James D. Julia, Inc. presents Extraordinary Firearms Auction October 31, November 1 & 2, 2017 (Catalog 1 of 2)
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James D. Julia, Inc. Presents: Extraordinary Firearms Auction & Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction October 31, November 1 & 2, 2017 Extraordinary Firearms Auction Tuesday, October 31st at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 1st at 10:00 a.m.–NFA Class 3/Military Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction Wednesday, November 1st directly after Extraordinary NFA Class 3/Military Thursday, November 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Preview Saturday, October 28th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 29th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 30th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 31st, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 1st, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 2nd, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There will also be preview during each auction session Special preview can be arranged by appointment
Front cover: Lots 1403, 1448 & 1605 (top to bottom) 203 Skowhegan Road Fairfield, Maine USA 04937 P: (207) 453-7125 F: (207) 453-2502 firearms@jamesdjulia.com www.jamesdjulia.com Contacts: Tony Wilcox, Jeremy Hatch, Wes Dillon, Josh Loewensteiner, J.R. LaRue, John Keene or Mal MacGregor Directions: Exit 133 off I-95, 1 mile North on US Route 201 Catalogs: $40 each or both for $75 Catalog 1: Extraordinary Firearms Auction, Session 1 & part of Session 2 Catalog 2: Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction, part of Session 2 & Session 3 All catalogs are shipped U.S. Priority Mail. If you wish to have Fed Ex Next Day add $17; Fed Ex 2nd Day add $14. Outside North America, add $75 for shipping Prices realized are included and will be mailed approximately 2-3 weeks after the auction Auctioneer: James D. Julia | ME License: AR83/MA License: 1406/NH License: 2511 3
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Thomas J. Bouwkamp Engineer/ Physician and Caretaker of Fine American Arms Born and raised in Michigan Tom developed a passion for firearms and the shooting sports at an early age. In the 1960s pheasants were still abundant in southern Michigan farmlands providing ample opportunities for young hunters to roam local cornfields and woodlots. In college, he earned an engineering degree and met his beautiful wife Barbara, then worked as a metallurgical engineer for the International Nickel Company. A career path change led to medical school and ultimately a thirty-year practice as a primary care physician in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Now retired, it’s a place he still calls home. With disposable income now available, he began collecting antique Winchesters in the 1980s through local contacts, noted dealers, and regional gun shows. Tom’s collection grew in size and stature to the point where he began to travel to prestigious national collector’s shows to display his treasures. His noteworthy collection has received several awards for content and creativity. Dr. Bouwkamp’s prestigious Parker shotgun collection began with a routine house call to a 90-year-old gentleman whose overgrown farm was a haven for game and a covert Tom hunted regularly. After tending to his ailment, the gent showed his appreciation by giving Tom an old shotgun, a classic Parker double. Unfortunately, it had been destroyed in a house fire. Though beyond repair, it sparked a desire to discover what a genuine Parker should look like and handle in the field. With that, Tom set out on his new quest for Parker shotguns. The goal—to research and acquire as many quality examples of the Parker grades and gauges as possible. Research came from the classic references by Johnson & Baer, and The Parker Story along with PGCA membership. High quality acquisitions were hard to come by in U.P. Michigan with much time and effort spent prospecting by word of mouth, scouring gun shows, prominent dealers and auction. Many good Winchesters were converted into funds for the Old Reliable. Dr. Thomas J. Bouwkamp’s Winchesters and Parkers offered at Julia’s Fall 2017 auction are a testament to his passion, and we at Julia’s are very proud to present them!
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Warren H. Buxton (1935–2016) Cowboy, Electrical Engineer and Walther Researcher Extraordinaire
Warren H. Buxton was an extraordinary man of boundless energy and enthusiasm. Although he was best known for his groundbreaking books on the P38, Warren also wrote Russell M. Catron and His Pistols, and, at the time of his death, had nearly completed an encyclopedic reference on the Walther Olympia. In the planning stage was another project, for he had photocopied virtually all of Walther’s postwar P38 records for yet another book! Those are serious accomplishments for a fellow who grew up in a remote section of Wyoming, specifically on the Ucross ranch, a place most people would describe as “a hundred miles from nowhere.” Spending his youth as a bona fide cowboy, Warren’s first experience with the real world came through his enlistment with the military. After high school he signed up with the Air Force where he trained as an electronics technician and flew in an RB-47 reconnaissance bomber. Four years later, after his tour of duty, Warren returned to Wyoming ranching. But only briefly. The first hard winter, in which some of the daily highs hit -50F, prompted Warren to do “something else.” So Warren went back to school, starting with Trinidad State Jr. College and finishing at University of New Mexico where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. His first job was with the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico where he worked with “Q” clearance, one of the highest levels of security with access to “special intelligence.” Just what he did still remains a mystery, even to his closest friends. As Warren was inclined to say, with a chuckle and a sly smile, “If I told you, I’d have to kill you.” It was during his tenure at Los Alamos that Warren became interested in P38s. According to David Witkowski, long term OGCA member and close friend, Warren spotted his first “good” P38 at a Columbus show while traveling with Ernie Lang, another OGCA member and a founder of the National Automatic Pistol Collectors Association (NAPCA). Of course, the gun was priced “outrageously” and Warren didn’t get it, but the P38’s mystique coupled with Warren’s unbridled curiosity set up a chain of investigation that Warren pursued for the rest of his life and expressed through his books.
After retiring from Los Alamos, Warren took a brief respite from German guns to write a short work on the Catron pistols that briefly explored Kimballs, the High Standard T3 and the Colt T4. It made no difference that the Catron’s production was limited or that most gun aficionados had never heard of the company. Warren got interested and he wanted the information “out there.” The Catron book was published in 2004. At about the same time, Warren’s interest returned to Walther. He was fascinated by the Olympias and learned all he could about their development and production. Some OGCA members may remember his displays: “The Beginning of a Walther Legend” (2005-2009); “The Walther Olympia” (2009, 2012); and “A Few Rare Walther Automatic Pistols” (2015). In his last showing, Warren’s Walther AP #10 with stock was awarded the Thomas L. Kyser Best Single Gun award. Joking aside, Warren’s book on the Olympias and its competitors will have the same monumental and lasting effect as his P38 anthology. Fortunately for the collector’s community, a number of contributors have volunteered to complete his effort that needs only a fine tuning before being published by Simpson, Ltd. We have all heard the phrase “I could never have accomplished that task had I not been standing on the shoulders of giants.” Warren was one of those giants. As anyone interested in firearms history and mechanical developments would attest, his name was synonymous with integrity and meticulous research. Yet reputation aside, there was so much more to the man as his intellect, knowledge, and passion for discovery invariably made an indelible impression. It will be a long, long time until anyone comes close to filling his shoes. Warren, rest in peace.
As all writers know, finishing the first publication is the hardest. You have to build your knowledge base while achieving peer credibility and hope that the book will be critically acclaimed. To state that The P38 Pistol Vol I: Walther Pistols, published in 1978, met that milestone would be an understatement. It was a first class text whose presentation included a level of detailing that was previously unknown. The book sold out quickly, bringing Warren incredible notoriety. Now an accomplished author, doors opened magically, as collectors from around the world rushed to contribute and seek acknowledgment. The P38 Pistol Vol II: Contract Pistols was published in 1984 and The P38 Pistol Vol III: Postwar Distribution in 1990. All three were reprinted in 1999.
excerpts of a letter written by Leonardo M. Antaris, MD
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Dr. Zack Catterton Zack was born and grew up in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and, from an early age, was immersed in stories of the “War between the States� and about how his great-great grandfather, manager of the great Hotel at White Sulfur Springs, had been a friend of Robert E. Lee when the famous general was a repeated guest there. After graduating from the University of Virginia, he received his M.D. from the Medical College of Virginia in 1971. He went on to complete a pediatric residency at Charity Hospital, Tulane Division, in New Orleans, and fellowship in Neonatology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Zack met his loving wife, Jane, as a medical student who went on to become a general pediatrician. They have a grown daughter and son with children of their own. In the early 1990s genealogy research led Zack to the identification of over fifteen ancestors who fought in the Army of Northern Virginia, including several in the Stonewall Brigade. This prompted a twenty-five-year passion for collecting the highest quality Confederate arms, especially Confederate handguns. Many of these handguns have extensive collection histories and provenance. Zack has delighted in researching and owning these rare and historical firearms. After thirty-five years of caring for the sickest of newborns initially in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Medical College of Georgia and later in the NICU of the University of TennesseeChattanooga, Zack retired from practice in 2012. Jane also retired from pediatrics that same year. They reside in Signal Mountain, Tennessee, a small town outside of Chattanooga. Both Zack and Jane are enjoying travel and being with their children and grandchildren.
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Russell G. Grinnell (1938–2016) Russell was a firearms and Randall knife enthusiast since the mid1950s. He collected the nicest or most unusual that he could afford while rearing our family, two sons, Scott & Russell, and a daughter, Elizabeth, each now have to start their own firearms collection. We went to gun shows and enjoyed them as a family. I learned a lot about firearms along the way. My grandson Rusty has a nice rifle and two already earmarked for my great-grandchildren, Gavin and Warner! In the middle 1990s Russell had to sell his first collection to help pay for a liver transplant, which is when we became fans and friends of the James D. Julia Auction Company. After the transplant surgery it was apparent he was going to recover and Russell almost immediately began collecting again. This time, it was L.C. Smith shotguns, and again, we called upon Julia’s to help us disperse them when Russell’s heart began giving him problems a few years ago. In true collector fashion, as we were selling, Russell continued buying always searching for the best, extra nice, and unusual pieces. He loved to research what he could glean about each gun he purchased and put together very good notes on each gun and knife. Amazingly, the last three guns Russell purchased arrived the afternoon before he passed. I brought the guns in the house and laid them on his chair where he always sat and he said he would catalog them in the morning. Russell had a wonderful and full life and we met so many good people and made so many friends in the gun trade. Russell researched so many guns that I also became friends with the ladies at the Cody Museum. I too valued these friendships because they kept Russell alive and wanting to live. Together, we shared 59 years, but didn’t quite make our 59th wedding anniversary. I certainly miss the conversations Russell and I shared about the firearms and the research he did on their histories. But now, it is time to share these guns with someone else who will appreciate the history and condition just as Russell did. —Joyce Grinnell
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Laurence “Larry” Ross Kelley (1937–2010) Laurence (“Larry”) Ross Kelley was born in Bristol, VA in 1937. In his trade he was a chemist and he became an avid shotgun collector in his retirement. He received his first shotgun from his father at the age of 11 years. He thoroughly enjoyed duck hunting as a favorite pastime. He loved teaching his grandson, John Ross Sullivan, the skill of shooting along with care and respect of guns. Larry was a member of the Back Woods Quail Club in Rhems, SC and enjoyed shooting there very much. He died in 2010 leaving a collection of shotguns that brought him much joy. His main collection was comprised of mostly fine A.H. Fox shotguns and he also collected a small number of English Best quality guns and high grade Browning Semi-Auto rifles, all of which are being offered in Poulin’s and Julia’s Fall 2017 Auctions.
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Morris L. Racker (1929-2016) Morris was born in 1929 in Waverly, Iowa, to Leonard and Elinore (née Rone) Racker. After graduating from Waverly High School in 1947, Morris attended University of Iowa, where he majored in Art and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Following college graduation in 1951, Morris enlisted in the Army and entered basic training in Breckenridge, Kentucky, followed by additional training in Fort Holabird, Maryland. From there, Morris was assigned to the Central Intelligence Corps (CIC) in Germany, where he served from 1952-1954. After his service, Morris remained in Dusseldorf, Germany as an investigator in the Refugee Investigations Division, a civilian division within the CIC. It was during this time that Morris met his future wife, Helga, who worked as a translator with the British Consulate in Dusseldorf. After marrying in 1957 in Locarno, Switzerland, Morris and Helga moved back to Iowa in order for Morris to pursue his master’s degree. Morris graduated with distinction with a Master of Fine Arts degree from University of Iowa in 1959. His career began as a graphic package designer with John Morrell & Co. in Ottumwa, Iowa. In 1961 Morris and Helga moved to Chicago where they raised their family and resided there for the rest of their lives. With his wife Helga’s success as an entrepreneur, Morris and Helga enjoyed international travel, visiting Europe, South America, and Asia and traveling throughout the United States. They were lifelong antique collectors, and picked up many interesting items over the years. In time, Morris developed a keen interest in Civil War militaria, and began his exemplary collection of Civil War firearms, particularly rare and unique Confederate items, an interest he continued to pursue throughout the rest of his life. Morris welcomed interaction with people from all walks of life, as long as they were good listeners and open to the next joke (usually his). Shortly after celebrating 59 years of marriage in April of 2016, Helga passed away. Morris followed a few months later, passing away in October of 2016. James Julia Auctions is extremely happy to be offering the Morris Racker Collection of such diversity, rarity and high condition.
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John Robert Roughton, Jr. John Robert Roughton, Jr., (Bob), born June 28, 1938, in Norfolk, VA, took an interest in firearms at age 12, when given his first rifle, a single shot 22. He fondly remembers target practicing using tin cans while visiting his grandparent’s farm. He graduated from VPI in 1960 and proceeded into the US Army as a 2nd Lieutenant. His interest in firearms was increased during his service years and he started collecting thereafter. His first notable purchase was a Civil War percussion musket. By then married to his wife, Sylvia, he left the army with a rank of Captain. He spent the next 40 years in the family business of Roughton Pontiac Corp., all the while adding to his collection. For a while he collected Colts but later added Winchesters, Civil War Carbines, Flintlock Military Muskets, Remingtons, Smith & Wessons and Military Knives. Valuable Flintlock Muskets made by Springfield, Virginia Manufactory and Harpers Ferry enhanced his collection. Of special interest were two Harpers Ferry pistols, the last pair made.
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Arlen Saunders A longtime firearms enthusiast and collector, Arlen has spent over 60 years building his collection. His passion for fine firearms run the gambit from primitive flintlocks to bespoke European shotguns. He was an early member of The National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association and spent many years in the early 50s and 60s at shoots around Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and especially Friendship, Indiana. While he bought and sold many flintlock and percussion rifles, he loved to build them and share his knowledge with others. He developed friendships with many of the craftsmen who fashioned primitive weapon components such as Bill Large, the barrel maker. Arlen was also a devoted American shotgun collector with items including L.C. Smith, Winchester, Remington, Parker Bros, and A.H. Fox. This led him to be a member of the Parker Gun Collectors Association as well as a member of the Ohio Gun Collectors Association. As a trained engineer, he enjoyed design as well as the aesthetics of a well-made firearm. This led him to specialize in German Drilling Rifles late in his collecting years. He joined the German Gun Collectors association and has traveled to many European countries with the group over the years including, Britain, Scotland, Italy, Switzerland, German and Austria. Touring facilities where fine, bespoke guns are built and engraved was a joy for him to view. He also enjoyed shooting on some of the European estates of the countries he was touring. Good food, good friends and beautiful scenery were in abundance on those trips. He has enjoyed collecting and traveling to find new firearms to add to his collection, but now feels that it’s time to find new homes for his items and is pleased that they will be going to enthusiasts that will appreciate them as much as he does.
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Dana J. Tauber (1947-2017) Dana James Tauber was born November 18, 1947 in Morristown, New Jersey. The eldest of three boys, Dana was an enthusiastic influence on his brothers and friends, often leading their adventures. Summers were spent cobbling together go carts from whatever parts they could salvage and building RC track cars to race at a local hobby store. Dana also enjoyed the outdoors and spent a good deal of time fishing at his grandmother’s house. As he got older his passion for hunting grew, and like his father his game of choice was pheasants. Dana attended Rutgers University, graduating in 1969 with a major in Botany. When he started dating Maria Pilar Cobo in 1970, he knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her, and they were soon married on September 3, 1972. Dana was an ambitious, hard worker and in 1977 he opened his business, Crystal Science Corporation, where he manufactured YIG spheres used in microwave frequency tuning. His oldest daughter Erica was born in 1980, Jessica in 1981, and son Brian in 1985. By this time Crystal Science was flourishing and Dana began to expand his knowledge and passion for the collecting of antique shotguns. Initially he was mainly focused on fine Syracuse Lefever Guns. His Lefever guns were featured on numerous occasions in The Double Gun Journal as well as Bob Elliot’s book Lefever: Guns of Lasting Fame. After some time Dana had established likely the finest Lefever collection in the world, but over time his interest shifted to exceptional A. H. Fox guns of Philadelphia and so he sold most of his Lefevers in the late 2000s. While he grew his collection of Foxes, Dana also developed a passion for many other things including Mazda RX-7s, Andrew Wyeth paintings, and he also enjoyed smoking the occasional fine cigar. Above all Dana was a wonderful husband and loving father, and cherished his family more than anything. In September 2016 he was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, and after a six month battle, Dana passed away on March 27, 2017. He will always be remembered for his kind, generous, and caring spirit. —Brian Tauber
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Tim Zissler Tim Zissler is a retired machinist from Minneapolis. In the 1980s he caught the gun collecting bug and began to assemble a modest but highly conditioned set of Winchester lever action rifles. In the picture to the right, Tim (on the right) is seen at a Winchester Collectors Association show in July of 1995 at Cody, WY along with Ethyl Saign, Charlie Foster and Warren Webster. Tim became fast friends with Ray and Ethyl and spent many Sunday afternoons talking guns and enjoying Ray and Ethyl’s fine cooking. The form, fit and function of the Winchester levers automatically appealed to Tim’s machinist’s instincts. The collection spans the full range of levers from the 1866 to the 1894. All of Tim’s guns are the best that he could find and afford. They are characterized by having unturned screws and high conditioned original finish. His particular passion became the Model 1873 and are offered here to the discriminating collector. Tim is truly a caretaker whose concern is that the collection be acquired by individuals who will treasure the pieces just as he did and maintain them in their pristine condition for years to come. Tim and his wife Connie now live in Wyoming within easy commute to the Buffalo Bill Firearms Museum where they continue to enjoy quality Winchesters and country music.
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Session 1: Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Session 1
Commencing at approximately 10:00 a.m. Please Read Conditions of Sale Before Bidding Lots 1000-1759
1000. RARE JENNINGS BREECHLOADING SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 102. Cal 54. Standard rifle with 26” rnd smooth bore bbl, ramrod tube under the bbl containing a brass & hickory cleaning rod that is probably a replacement. It has pin front sight on a dovetail and fixed rear sight on the frame over the chamber area. Left side of frame has the Robbins & Lawrence markings along with “C.P. DICKSON AGENT / NEW YORK / PATENTED 1849”. Receiver & rear end of the bbl are nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns. Hammer shank & buttplate tang are engraved to match. Breech cover & pellet priming receptacle are present. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut buttstock that has straight grip & crescent buttplate with an engraved 2-1/4” by 3/4” nickel silver oval inlaid in the left side. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were probably less than 1,000 of these rare rifles produced in 2 varieties 1848-1851. The first model was a repeater and the model described here was a factory conversion or one built at the factory from Jennings Repeater parts. This rifle used the “Rocket Ball” cartridge which was grossly underpowered and unsuitable for either military or sporting use which led to the demise of this design, but propelled the Chief Engineer, B. Tyler Henry into prominence. He later invented the Volcanic line of arms which evolved into the Model 1860 Henry Rifle, which then became the Winchester dynasty. Many of the existing Jennings rifles were converted to muzzle loader. Very few are found today in orig configuration. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains with the metal an overall cleaned gray patina with areas of pitting over the bbl. Receiver is lightly pitted around the breech opening and nipple areas with the remainder a gray/brown patina. Buttplate & trigger guard are matching patina. Trigger guard has welded repairs. Stock has a repaired chip at the toe and another in right side of top tang with a gouge in the left wrist and shows a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid at full cock, otherwise mechanics are a little loose but functional. Bore is moderately pitted. 52355-1 (8,000-12,000)
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Session 1 1001.
SUPERB UNTOUCHED VOLCANIC REPEATING ARMS COMPANY NAVY SIZE PISTOL WITH 8” BARREL NEAR NEW. SN 324. Cal. 41. 8” bbl. Blue finish with gun metal receiver. Case colored hammer. Blue lever. 2-pc varnished walnut grips. Bbl has 3-line address reading “The Volcanic Arms Co. Patent New Haven Conn. Feb. 14. 1854”. Rear face of loading collar shows assembly no. “95”. Assembly no. “95” is also stamped on front face of bbl under collar. “598” is stamped on front face of magazine follower. SN appears on left side of grip strap at bottom under grip, on right side of lever by hinge, inside of each sideplate, on side of each toggle, on left side of elevator, right side of firing pin, and at top of each grip on inside. CONDITION: A wonderfully preserved, unfired example of a Volcanic Arms Company Navy Pistol with an 8” bbl, seldom if ever seen in this condition. Bbl has fabulous blue finish. Bbl address is sharp. Assembly nos. are sharp. Bore appears unfired. Magazine follower retains nearly all of blue finish. Gun metal receiver is a much desired deep rich mustard-brown patina. Rear-sight retains nearly all of the fire-blue finish. Rear of firing pin shows nearly all of fire-blue finish. Elevator shows nearly all of fire-blue finish, with some staining, on both sides of firing pin and at bottom of surface. Hammer shows nearly all of muted case coloring with a few slight scratches on left side. Trigger retains most all of its case color finish. Lever retains nearly all of its dark-blue finish with slight flaking. Hammer screw shows a considerable amount of blue on head. Lever screw is very slightly marred. Elevator and lever spring screws show traces of blue. Trigger spring shows all of its fire-blue. Grips retain nearly all of piano varnish finish with some light handling marks and slight high point wear at bottom of each grip. A Volcanic Arms Company Navy Pistol in a remarkable state of preservation with an estimated production of only 1,500 made. This gives the advanced collector a once in a life time opportunity to add possibly the best specimen extant to his collection. Almost impossible to improve upon. 51096-1 (30,000-50,000)
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Session 1 1002.
SUPERB AND RARE VOLCANIC REPEATING ARMS COMPANY LEVER ACTION NAVY PISTOL WITH 6” BARREL. SN 662. Cal. 41. 6” bbl. Blue finish with gun metal receiver, case color hammer, blue lever. Bbl shows 3-line address that reads “The Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. Patent New Haven Conn Feb. 14. 1854”. Rear face of loading collar shows assembly no. “47”. Front face of bbl also shows assembly no. “47”. SN is stamped on left inside of grip frame, on inside of sideplates, on side of each toggle, on left side of elevator, left side of firing pin, and at top inside of each grip. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl shows almost all orig blue, very slight fading near address. Front face of collar near “T”-latch shows some light aging as does muzzle of bbl. Bore is slightly pitted toward muzzle with some evidence of being fired. Bbl shows some light high point wear with a sharp mark. Receiver is a deep rich mustard-brown patina and minuscule handling marks. Right sideplate is very slightly battered at top edge. Ejector port shows a few small dents. Hammer face is slightly battered. Rear-sight retains most all fire-blue. Elevator has traces of fire-blue around bolt. Bottom of elevator also shows generous traces of fire-blue finish. Hammer retains nearly all the case color on left side. Right side is somewhat dull and lightly scratched. Checkering is sharp. Hammer screw is slightly marred. Lever retains half of its bright blue finish with balance turning a smooth silver-gray patina. Trigger shows traces of case color. Trigger spring retains nearly all of fire-blue finish. Grips retain nearly all of piano varnish finish with only some slight scratch marks and a little high point wear on bottom of each grip. An opportunity for the advanced collector to obtain an outstanding example of an extremely rare Volcanic Repeating Arms Company Navy size lever action pistol in a condition that would be difficult to improve upon. 51096-4 (30,000-50,000)
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Session 1 1003.
EXTREMELY RARE IRON FRAME HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 131. 44 RF HENRY. Rare Henry rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl that has integral magazine and 1st type German silver front sight blade with rounded top. Top flat of bbl has the small 2-line Henry patent date & address with an open dovetail near the receiver. Receiver, side plates and buttplate are of the rare iron variety with a 2nd sight dovetail in top flat of receiver. This receiver dovetail contains an orig, 1st type 1000-yard Henry ladder sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, slab sawed American walnut buttstock with varnish finish and early features of a perch belly stock and iron buttplate with rounded heel and large trap containing an orig 4-pc hickory & iron cleaning rod. Cleaning rod recess in the stock has a beveled area at the bottom of the hole which is distinctive only to the iron frame variety of the Model 1860 Henry rifle. Brass frame versions of the rifle are not known to have this bevel. SN was observed in the usual place on top flat of bbl between rear sight dovetail and frame, left side of lower tang under the wood, inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside top tang of buttplate. All 5 stock & buttplate screws are matching numbered to the rifle. The tang wood screws are also distinctive to the iron frame variety of this model with beveled heads. The rnd portion of the bbl, under the loading sleeve is marked with the assembly “151” which number is also found on rear face of loading sleeve. According to The Henry Rifle, Quick, there were probably less than 200 of the iron frame variety produced within the first 400 rifles. As of the publication of the reference book, there were only 90 of them known and this rifle is listed in a chart on page 54. Apparently there is some controversy as to whether the iron frame Henry was produced at a separate facility or simultaneously with the brass frame version in the same plant. The aforementioned chart on pages 54 & 55 of the reference publication lists 16 known duplicate serial numbers which leads one to speculate however one wishes to speculate. Mr. Quick states that there are no known Martially marked iron frame Henry’s. He also reports that the iron frame Henry may have been an effort to gain a Navy contract which, if true, apparently never
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materialized. No matter, there are few surviving iron frame Henry’s and extremely few of those show any orig finish. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine retain a smooth, even, plummy blue/brown patina with some scattered light surface rust. Receiver & side plates retain about 60-70% matching patina showing light wear and a few nicks & scratches. Lever, hammer & buttplate are also with the same patina. Wood is sound with numerous small nicks & scratches and retains about 90% of an old restored varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with good shine and a few scattered spots of pitting. Cleaning rod is fine. 52328-51 JRL (75,000-125,000)
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Session 1 1004.
CIVIL WAR ERA HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE INSCRIBED TO CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE COL DUDLEY W JONES 9th TEXAS CAVALRY. SN 1763. Cal. .44 RF Henry. Standard Henry rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl that has integral magazine, nickel silver front sight, an iron filler in rear dovetail & with a fixed rear sight in top flat of receiver dovetail. Left sideplate is engraved in period script “D.W. JONES” with small engraved flourishes above & below. Mounted with an uncheckered, straight grain American walnut buttstock with straight grip and crescent buttplate that has round heel & large trap with corresponding large hole in the stock to accommodate a 4-pc hickory wiping rod that would have been included with rifle from the factory (cleaning rod not present). SN is found on top flat of bbl at the receiver, left side of lower CDV of Col. Dudley W. Jones tang under the wood, in top tang of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. All of the tang & buttplate screws are matching numbered to this rifle. Right side of buttstock has a filled sling swivel base recess and right side of bbl & magazine tube is mounted with a sling loop & ring. Round portion of bbl, under loading sleeve, is marked with the assembly number “565”, which number is also found on rear face of loading sleeve. Bbl has the 2-line Henry address in small font. Rifle has several early features including sharp radius on top rear of receiver, small loop lever, slight perch belly stock & round heel on the buttplate. Follower tab is of the larger, later size, however the receiver does not have the relief cut usually found with the larger size tab. Magazine spring is a little rusty and short, but appears to be orig style. Accompanied by a large packet of information detailing the very brief life and Civil War service of Col. Dudley William Jones. Col. Jones was born in 1840 in Lamar County, TX, the grandson of one of the first settlers of Lamar County who arrived there in 1836. Shortly after his birth, Col. Jones’ family moved to Mt. Pleasant, TX where he received his education from his mother and common schools of the area then attended Maury Institute at Coffeeville. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he returned to Mt. Pleasant and enlisted as a private in the Titus Grays, Company I of Col. William Simm’s 9th Texas Cavalry. The regimental adjutant, named Bell was accused of abolitionism & bigamy and was subsequently hanged by the men of the regiment who then elected Jones First Lieutenant and Adjutant, effective Oct 14, 1861. During the first year of the war, the 9th Texas Cavalry served with Gen. Ben McCulloch’s army of the West Arkansas, Missouri and Indian Territory
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where they participated in several small fights. After the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern (Pea Ridge) in March 1862, the regiment was transferred to Mississippi. During the reorganization, Jones was elected Colonel and the regiment became part of Lawrence Sullivan Ross’ famed brigade. For the remainder of the war, Jones remained in command of the 9th Texas Cavalry, participating in innumerable major and minor battles & skirmishes with records showing that the regiment participated in over 30 fights. In the final weeks of the war, Jones commanded Ross’ brigade under the famous and daring Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Cavalry Corps. After the war, Col. Jones traveled for about a year before returning to his father’s farm in 1866. That same year, he was elected to the Constitutional Convention of 1866 and was President of the Texas Club. In 1867, he moved to Houston and began the practice of law and was also the editor of the city’s first daily newspaper, The Ku Klux Vidette. Also included in this packet of information are numerous correspondences about the 9th Texas Cavalry, copies of Col. Jones’ muster rolls, reimbursement slips & other records pertaining to his Confederate service. Col. Jones died of yellow fever in Houston in 1868 and was reportedly buried in an unmarked grave. There are numerous Henry rifles inscribed and/or presented to Union soldiers of the Civil War, but very few are known with history documented to Civil War Confederate soldier. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching, as noted above. Bbl & magazine tube are a smooth blue/grey patina with scattered light surface spotting. Receiver and sideplates show moderate sharp edge wear with light nicks & scratches and retains a medium mustard patina. Buttplate has matching patina. Receiver has a deep scratch bottom front. Lever & hammer are a dark patina. Stock is sound with the aforementioned filled recess on the right side, with nicks & dings and shows heavy wear with a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are a little balky but are functional. Strong dark bore showing heavy wear with fine pitting. 52172-1 JR (30,000-50,000)
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Session 1 1005.
FINE HOGGSON ENGRAVED HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 12181. Cal. 44RF Henry. Beautiful late Henry rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl that has integral magazine tube, late style, square back nickel silver front sight and 900 yard Henry ladder rear sight with slide stop screw. Top flat of the bbl has the later large font 2-line Henry’s Patent date and the New Haven Arms Co address. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut that has the finish of presentation quality Henry’s and the later Winchester Model 1866 rifles (most unusual on a Henry rifle). Left side of buttstock has a factory sling swivel with corresponding sling loop in the left gullet of the bbl. Receiver is silver plated and engraved by Samuel Hoggson with his trademark deer leaping a rail fence on the left sideplate surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns that have pearled background. Right side of the receiver and sideplate, both front side panels, rear edges of the receiver, top 3 flats of the receiver and buttplate tang are engraved to match. SN on the bbl was partially obliterated when the bbl was refinished, with only the last 4 digits visible. Full SN was observed on the left side of lower tang, under the wood, inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Bottom tang also has the assembly number “68” which is also found on the side of the magazine follower. Left side of top tang is marked with the letter “F”. Rnd section of the bbl, under the rotating sleeve is marked with the assembly number “125” with matching number on rear face of loading sleeve. Rifle has late features including a sloping radius on top rear of receiver, large magazine follower tab with milled rebated area for the tab in bottom front of frame, the late style front sight and pointed heel on the buttplate. Almost certainly this rifle belonged to someone who held it in great regard and cared for it to the best of their ability. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine retain 50-60% thinning, very old style restored blue with a wear spot from a sling near the front sling loop. Chamber area of the side flats have small wrench mark on each side. Receiver retains 88-90% strong orig silver, lightly oxidized showing very light edge wear, exposing the brass. Buttplate retains about 75% strong orig silver showing wear on the heel and toe. Hammer retains strong case colors and the lever is a light silver/brown patina. Stock is sound with a few light scratches and retains most of its fine varnish finish that resembles the later presentation Winchester Model 1866 rifles. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bore with sharp rifling and moderate pitting. 52219-1 JRL (35,000-45,000)
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Session 1 1006.
RARE TYPE-1 MARTIALLY MARKED HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 3558. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 24-1/4” oct bbl that has integral mag tube and late-style German silver front sight with square rear edge and a 900 yd. Henry ladder rear sight without slide retaining screw. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, straight-grain American walnut buttstock that has a factory sling swivel on the left side over the distinctive “Henry Bump” and a corresponding staple and ring on the left side of the bbl. Buttplate is 1st style with rounded heel and large trap. The two buttplate screws have beveled heads and are matching numbered to the rifle. SN is found in the usual places on the top flat of the bbl between the frame and rear sight, left side of the lower tang under the wood, inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Rnd portion of the bbl under loading sleeve is marked with the assembly number “942” with matching number on rear face of loading sleeve. Right flat of bbl, at the receiver, is stamped with the inspector initials “C.G.C.” (Charles G. Chapman) over a small “H” (B. Tyler Henry) inspector initial with a corresponding “H” on the front side of frame. Left bbl flat at frame also has a small “C” with an adjacent “H” on the receiver. Left side of the buttplate heel is also marked with a small “H” and corresponding “H” on the left heel of the wood. Right side of wrist bears the small “CGC” cartouche. Inspector initials on left side of bbl, receiver, buttplate and stock are the first encountered by this cataloger, but appear to be authentic. Accompanied by a 5-pg letter from renowned Winchester historian and author, George Madis, wherein he notes most of the above information and authenticates this rifle. The federal government purchased a total of 1,731 Henry rifles during the Civil War, of which about 1,100 were the Type 1 series, primarily found in the 3xxx serial range mostly from orders placed in 1863. Type 2 martial Henry’s are those from orders of 1864 & 1865, in the 7xxx to 9xxx serial range. From research of the Federal archives it appears that this rifle may have been issued to the 1st DC Cavalry then recalled and late in the war issued to the 3rd Regiment of Veteran Volunteers. This unit was intended to become a regiment of “shock” troops, however, due to their late entry into the war, were used primarily for picket and guard duty protecting the Capitol and saw very limited action. As part of their enlistment, with honorable service, upon completion of their term of service, they were permitted to retain their issue arms and accoutrements. Apparently, most of these troops availed themselves of this benefit and these fine Henry rifles became hunting and home protection rifles with many of them going west during the great westward expansion of Manifest Destiny. Few of these rifles survive today and rarely with any original finish. It is rare to find a visible cartouche on the stock. PROVENANCE: Barnes Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain an artificially aged pleasing brown patina over very fine pinprick pitting. Receiver and side plates have crisp edges and a wonderful dark mustard patina. Lever and hammer are a natural dark patina. Stock has a couple of hairlines back of top tang otherwise wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches, a couple of minor grain checks near the right toe and retains a slightly enhanced hand-worn patina. The “Henry Bump” is prominent. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Sling is not antique. Cleaning rod is fine. 5252717 (35,000-45,000)
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Session 1 1007.
RARE HENRY 1860 1st MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 428. Cal 44 RF HENRY. Standard Henry rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl that has integral magazine, early style rounded German silver front sight, no provision for a rear sight on the bbl with a dovetail in top flat of receiver containing a 1st type 1,000 yard Henry ladder rear sight without slide retaining screw. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and 1st type buttplate with round heel and large trap to accommodate the accompanying 4-pc hickory & steel wiping rod. The 2 buttplate screws and 3 tang screws are all matching numbered to this rifle. Serial number was observed on top bbl flat at the receiver, left side of the lower tang under the wood, inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside buttplate tang. Round portion of the bbl, under the loading sleeve is marked with the assembly # 20 with matching assembly number on rear face of loading sleeve. It should be noted that although the sideplate coloration is different from the receiver & buttplate this is not an unusual occurrence with Henry rifles. This cataloger has noted several such occurrence and one is even pictured with non-matching colors on page 50 of The Henry Rifle, Quick. In actuality the coloration of the receiver & sideplates on that rifle, SN 346 very closely matches the coloration on this rifle. Accompanied by a 3-page and another 2-page letter from Kurt Saxon authenticating this rifle and its original hickory cleaning rod, and stating most of the above information. Kurt is listed in the acknowledgments section as a contributing resource on page 14 of Les Quick’s Henry book. This rifle exhibits all the early features of a Henry rifle including the rounded front sight, small font address, 1,000 yard ladder rear sight, sharp radius at rear of receiver, small magazine follower tab with no rebate for the tab, slight perchbelly stock and buttplate with round heel & large trap with corresponding large hole in the wood. These early rifles produced at the very start of the Civil War almost undoubtedly saw hard service throughout the war and later on the American frontier. Rarely are they found today in orig configuration with any orig finish. This Henry is the gun that inspired the cover theme magazine article for the Fall 2012 The Winchester Collector, “What’s in a Number” and the article titled, “The Cube Root of ‘8’ Equals ‘2’, Why Numbers are Important to Gun Nuts,” which dealt with the Firearms fraternity’s fascination with firearms SN’s. On page 16 is the associated cover article discussing this serial number 428 and also showing a picture of the serial number and top of the barrel and receiver of this Henry on page 17. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine retain a dark brown patina with some thinning on the magazine tube about mid-point with possibly some old touch-up. Receiver & sideplates show light to moderate wear with receiver retaining a mottled dark mustard patina and the sideplates a smooth dark bronze patina. Buttplate is a matching mottled patina. Stock is sound with light nicks, dings & scratches and retains most finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with good shine and scattered light pitting. 52330-1 (27,50035,000)
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Session 1 1008.
SCARCE FIRST TYPE MARTIAL HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 3063. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard Henry rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, integral magazine tube and early 1st type German silver front sight blade with rnd top and 2nd type 900 yard Henry ladder rear sight without slide stop screw. Right forward side of frame has the inspector initials “HH” and correspondingly on the right bbl flat at the receiver the inspector, “CGC”. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut buttstock with straight grip and early style brass buttplate with rnd heel and large trap for the accompanying 4-pc hickory & steel cleaning rod. Right side of buttstock is amateur inlaid with a 5-point brass star secured with a single nail through the center. Right wrist of buttstock shows the outline of a cartouche visible under strong light. Right heel of buttplate is marked with a tiny “C” inspector mark with corresponding “C” adjacent on the wood. SN was observed in the usual place on top flat of bbl between rear sight & frame and on left side of the lower tang under the wood as well as in the top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. The 2 buttplate screws are matching numbered to the rifle. The 3 receiver screws, although unnumbered are orig Henry style screws and probably orig to this rifle. Left top front side of receiver has a small plugged hole which likely was installed for ease of access to change the extractor which was a weak point on the Henry rifle. The lever latch tab is too short to engage the lever latch on the lower tang indicating that the lever is from another rifle, probably an 1866 or 1873. Given the overall condition, along with the “Texas star” in the buttstock, the argument can be made that this probably was a Confederate captured rifle during the Civil War and saw extensive hard service thereafter, both during the war and on the American frontier. There were a total of 1,731 Henry rifles purchased by the US Military, of which only about 800 were the Type-1 as found here, the majority of which were used to arm the 3rd Regiment Veteran Volunteers. This unit was initially intended to act as “shock troops”, but were primarily used for guard and picket duty around Washington, D.C. They did have a few small engagements just toward the end of the war and then were absorbed into the 2nd Maine Cavalry until the war was over. These veteran volunteers, as part of their enlistment agreement with honorable service were allowed to retain their arms and accoutrements at their expiration of service. Apparently the majority of those soldiers took advantage of this provision and took their Henry rifles home with them where they usually saw very hard service on the American frontier, some of which were so harshly used that they are unidentifiable as Martial issued. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Fair, all matching. Bbl & magazine retain a crusty brown patina under a coating of old varnish with heavy pitting on both sides. Receiver & side plates show numerous nicks & dings with light scratches and retains a dark brown brass patina. Lever & hammer are also dark patina with moderate to heavy rust on the lever. Stock is sound showing a “Henry bump” on the left side with numerous light nicks & scratches and retains a very old, dark restored finish. Mechanics are balky on closing, otherwise they are fine. Strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting and a couple of rings about mid-point. Cleaning rod is extremely fine. 52328-52 JRL (15,000-25,000) 27
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Session 1 1009.
EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE ENGRAVED IN HIGH RELIEF BY JOHN ULRICH AND DISPLAYED AT THE 1876 PHILADELPHIA WORLD EXPOSITION. SN 104468. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Extraordinarily beautiful example of the engraver’s art, this rifle has 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight and 900 yd. Henry ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, about 3X shell grain buttstock and flame grain forearm with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Right side of buttstock is inlaid with small German silver bowtie-shaped plaque. Bottom of stock and forend cap have factory sling swivels. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked “V / XXXX”. Top tang channel of buttstock is marked with spurious matching SN and inside toe of buttplate with orig matching SN. Trigger is of the narrow, pointed-toe style often found on special 1866 rifles. Receiver, forend cap and buttplate are gold washed. The rifle is incredibly engraved with absolutely full coverage. Relief engraving art by John Ulrich featuring a total of seven panels all surrounded by intricate, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that have extremely fine pearled backgrounds. Left sideplate is engraved with the large deep relief round vignette of a bugling bull elk set in an extremely detailed forest scene. Forward of that panel is the small round vignette of a flying waterfowl over a marsh scene. On the left rear side is the small vignette of a running fox in a field scene. Left front flat is engraved with the large vignette of a deep relief regal bull elk in a detailed
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forest scene. Right sideplate is also engraved with the large round vignette in deep relief depicting a bull elk in a detailed forest scene. The right front side flat has the large vignette of a deep relief engraved skulking mountain lion and the right rear of the frame has the small vignette of a squirrel on a limb surrounded by foliate patterns. Remainder of receiver, sideplates, top and bottom tangs are covered in semi-relief foliate arabesque patterns with various small open accent panels. Forend cap and buttplate tang are engraved to match. This rifle was manufactured in about 1872 and was believed to have been part of the factory sample collection which was exhibited at the 1876 Philadelphia World Exposition. This rifle is very similar to SN 104463, which is pictured, both sides on pg. 146 of Winchester Engraving, Wilson with much of the same themes and the panels and nearly identical engraving patterns. PROVENANCE: Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine tube retain a smooth blue brown patina with stronger blue in sheltered areas. Bbl has a few spots of blood pitting toward the muzzle. Receiver has been polished a long time ago, which removed some of the shading in the background of the larger vignettes. Edges of receiver and sideplates show light to moderate wear and overall shows traces of orig gold wash. Buttplate and forend cap are a medium to dark mustard patina which matches the patina of the receiver. Hammer retains strong case colors, bright in sheltered areas. Lever is a brown patina with fine pitting. The replacement buttstock has a repaired chip in the toe with some light wood filler and a few grain checks on right side. Otherwise wood is sound and retains an old refinish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 52170-29 (100,000150,000)
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Session 1 1010.
EXTRAORDINARY JOHN ULRICH ENGRAVED AND SIGNED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN EXHIBITED AT THE 1876 PHILADELPHIA CENTENNIAL WORLD EXPOSITION. SN 103671. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Spectacular gold washed ‘66 rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, thinned half nickel front sight and 900-yd Henry ladder rear sight. Mounted with outstanding 2-3X, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate that has a trap containing an orig 4-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Buttplate toe screw is a replacement and the hole is stripped. Bottom of stock and forend cap have factory sling swivels. Trigger is of the thin pointed toe style found on numerous special order rifles. Left side of lower tang is marked “XXX”. The top tang channel of buttstock retains no vestige of the number that might have been there, having been obliterated during numerous removal and re-installation of the buttstock. Buttplate tang has the entire matching SN inside the toe. There is little doubt, however, that this buttstock is probably orig to this rifle or certainly of the period. This rifle is incredibly engraved in semi-relief by master engraved John Ulrich and signed microscopically on the bottom tang “J.Ulrich”. Engraving consists of full coverage, very tight foliate arabesque patterns on the receiver with the large scalloped border vignette of a standing bull elk in a forest scene on the left sideplate and a smaller round vignette in semi-relief of a walking bull elk in a meadow scene on the left front flat. The hammer screw hole is surrounded by a large flower blossom with a small scroll on the sideplate having another very detailed smaller flower blossom. Right sideplate has the scallop bordered semi-relief vignette of a bugling bull elk in an extremely detailed forest scene with the smaller round vignette of a walking bull elk in a meadow scene on the right front flat. Right side hammer screw hole is engraved with mirror image to the left side, of a flower blossom. Two small scrolls above the loading gate opening terminate in detailed flower blossoms. All of the foliate arabesque patterns have very fine pearled background. Full coverage engraving extends over the entire top and bottom of receiver along with top tang. Bottom tang is engraved to match. Bottom of carrier is engraved with foliate
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arabesque patterns on front and rear edges with tiny diamond and dot patterns in the center. Similar, slightly larger diamond and dot patterns are engraved between the timing screws. Top edges of ejection port are engraved in feather patterns. Forend cap also has full coverage foliate arabesque and floral patterns. Buttplate tang is lightly engraved to match. This rifle was produced in about 1872 and was probably intended as part of the Winchester Exhibition Collection. It, along with other similarly engraved rifles and carbines was part of the Winchester Exhibit at the 1876 Philadelphia World Exposition. Although this rifle is not pictured in the Winchester Engraving books by Wilson, pg. 144 of The Book of Winchester Engraving pictures rifle no. 109651 which is nearly identically engraved in semi-relief with nearly identical vignettes and coverage. The caption for that rifle also states that it was believed to have been displayed at the 1876 Philadelphia Expo. Most certainly it is of exhibition quality and was probably sold after the 1876 Philadelphia display. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains with the bbl a smooth dark brown patina, the remains of an old refinish with scattered fine pitting. The bbl address was mostly obliterated during the refinish process. Magazine tube is also a smooth dark brown patina. Receiver, sideplates, forend cap and buttplate show light to moderate edge wear with very light wear on the engraving, just touching the high points and overall retains an even dark mustard patina with traces of orig gold in the engraving. Hammer retains silvered case colors and the lever in a dark brown patina. Wood is sound with numerous nicks, scratches and dings, a bruise on the right wrist and a couple more on the forearm and overall retains about 85% orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong sharp bore with good shine and scattered pitting. Cleaning rod is fine. 52573-1 (75,000-125,000)
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Session 1 1011.
WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE ELABORATELY ENGRAVED BY CONRAD ULRICH WITH DELUXE WOOD. SN 46038. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Spectacular Conrad Ulrich engraved ‘66 rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight and replacement full buckhorn, Kentucky rifle style rear sight with fine “V” notch. Mounted with very highly figured, about 4-X uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate that has a trap. Bottom of stock and forend cap have factory sling swivels. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with a “G” and “VXXX”. Left side of top tang is marked “20”. Top tang channel of buttstock has the entire matching SN and inside toe of buttplate has last four digits of matching SN. Receiver, forend cap and buttplate tang are elaborately engraved by Conrad F. Ulrich with full coverage on both sides of receiver. Left side has the rectangular vignette of a hunter and his dog with a buck deer in the background all set in a forest scene. Left front side flat is engraved with a walking bear set in a forest scene. Right sideplate has the round vignette depicting a hunter holding his firearm with a bird dog on point in the foreground all set in a detailed forest scene. Right front side flat depicts a buck deer standing in a meadow nibbling leaves off a tree. Both sides of receiver and sideplates are completely surrounded by very detailed and nicely shaded foliate arabesque patterns that have a very fine pearled background and Mr. Ulrich’s typical scalloped borders. One scroll on the left side terminates in a flower blossom with another on the right side and a small scroll at the right rear that terminates in a dog’s head. Top of receiver is deeply engraved in foliate and geometric patterns with fine zig-zag borders and very fine pearled background. Top and bottom tangs are engraved to match. Bottom of receiver and bottom of carrier are likewise engraved. Forend cap is also engraved to match with matching scalloped border. Buttplate tang is engraved in similar pattern to that found on top of receiver ring. Altogether, an incredibly beautiful example of the engraver’s art. This rifle, is pictured, both sides, and identified by SN on pg. 107 of Winchester Engraving, Wilson, with credit to the Ivan B. Hart collection. This rifle is similarly engraved to several
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other 1866 rifles and carbines engraved and signed by Conrad Ulrich, although none of them are fitted with such a highly figured stock and forearm. PROVENANCE: Ivan B. Hart collection; Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Good, all matching. No orig finish remains, with the bbl and magazine tube a smooth artificially aged grey brown patina with a few spots of light rust over the forearm area around the rear sight. Receiver and sideplates show moderate to heavy wear with the engraving still mostly sharp and clear. Lever and hammer are matching patina to the bbl. Forearm has three grain checks and there is a hairline back to top tang in the buttstock, otherwise wood is sound with a few light nicks and bruises and retains a smooth dark refinish. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 52170-28 (65,000-95,000)
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Session 1 1012.
EXTRAORDINARILY RARE L.D. NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 DELUXE SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 118353. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Extraordinary ‘66 carbine with 20” bbl, full magazine, integral front sight/bbl band and 2-postition flip rear sight graduated 100,300 & 500 yds. Left side of receiver has a staple and ring. Mounted with uncheckered, extraordinary, 3-4X center crotch, flame grain American walnut with straight stock and rifle buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked “XXV”. Unusually, the full SN is found in the top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. This carbine is one of the most elaborately Nimschke engraved arms to come to market in recent history. The engraving consists of nearly full coverage on the sides and top of receiver & sideplates with fabulous, sweeping, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that have fine pearled background. Above the lever screw on each sideplate is engraved with a large shell or fan pattern reminiscent of nearly identical patterns observed on Nimschke engraved handguns. One of the large scrolls on the left sideplate incorporates a mythical dog’s head also reminiscent of similar engravings on Nimschke engraved handguns. Top of receiver ring is engraved in Mr. Nimschke’s trademark flower blossom which is usually found on bottom of carrier. Balance of top of receiver is engraved with matching foliate arabesque patterns which extend around the hammer slot and onto the top tang. Buttplate tang is engraved to match. A most unusual and elaborate feature, attesting to the extensive degree of engraving, is the matching engraving patterns on sides of the hammer, sides of the lever, forearm band and front sight band, features almost never seen on engraved arms of that era. Given the extensive and elaborate engraving found on this carbine along with the very highly figured wood, it can almost certainly be surmised that it was intended as an exhibition piece or for presentation to a head
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of state or someone of equal importance or high rank. The fact that it shows moderate to heavy wear testifies to its having been used by whomever was the recipient. This exact carbine, identified by SN, is pictured both sides on pg. 51 of The Book of Winchester Engraving, Wilson and identically on pg. 60 of Mr. Wilson’s book, Winchester Engraving. Both book entries are credited to the Paul Sorrell collection. PROVENANCE: Paul Sorrell collection; Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Good. Only traces of orig silver plating remain in the most sheltered areas, visible near the forearm band, around the rear sight and on the top and bottom tangs under the wood. Traces of oxidized silver can also be seen on the bottom tang and around the trigger slot, along with other traces on the loading gate. The gun metal receiver sideplates and buttplate show moderate to heavy edge wear with moderate wear to the engraving, which is still sharp and clear. Bbl and magazine tube are a dark brown patina with an area of rust on bbl and a ding in the magazine tube. Forearm band and front band are brown patina, as are the lever and hammer with pitting on the lever. Stock has a repaired crack through the wrist that is only faintly visible, otherwise wood is sound and retains an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Dark bore with sharp rifling and moderate to heavy pitting. 52170-32 (65,000-95,000)
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Session 1 1013.
EXTRAORDINARY AND WELL KNOWN WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE INTRICATELY AND WONDERFULLY PANEL SCENE ENGRAVED BY MASTER ENGRAVER CONRAD ULRICH AND SIGNED IN NUMEROUS PLACES. SN 79868. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Wonderful gold washed ‘66 rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and 900 yd. ladder rear sight. Top flat of bbl, forward of rear seat has the 2-line Winchester and King’s address and patent dates. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, flame grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate that has a trap containing a 4-pc brass and iron cleaning rod. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked “OXX”. Left side of upper tang is marked three times with the microscopic rectangular signature stamp of master engraver Conrad F. Ulrich with another signature just behind the trigger slot. Reportedly there are other signature stamps on front face of receiver under the forearm. Forearm was not removed to determine this fact. Top tang channel of buttstock is marked with four digits of SN “6098” or “6088” and inside toe of buttplate is marked with four digits of SN “4855” indicating that the buttstock and buttplate are replacements. Bottom of buttstock and forend cap have factory sling swivels. This rifle is one of Mr. Ulrich’s most detailed and intricately engraved pieces of work known. The receiver is fully engraved on sides with the left sideplate having the large vignette morbidly depicting a crocodile devouring a native child with the child’s mother and father staring on helplessly, all set in a detailed savanna scene. This vignette is surrounded by scalloped borders. The area that is part of the rear edge of left side panel and left rear flat have a saddled horse and a gentleman carrying a bucket incorporated within the intricate foliate arabesque patterns. The area of the forward edge of left side panel and receiver has the very detailed figure of a gentleman holding a rifle with his dog incorporated within the foliate arabesque patterns. The left front side flat has the scalloped bordered vignette of a buck and doe deer feeding in a very detailed forest scene. The right sideplate depicts the scalloped border vignette of two hounds and a deceased buck deer in the foreground with a hunter holding a rifle in the background, all set in a detailed forest scene. The
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area at the back edge of the sideplate and rear side flat have the very highly detailed figures of charging bull buffalo and a standing grizzly bear incorporated within the foliate arabesque patterns. The flat above loading gate opening has a skulking mountain lion incorporated within the foliate arabesque patterns and the right front side flat is engraved with the scallop bordered vignette of a recumbent doe and standing buck deer in a very detailed field scene. The very intricate foliate arabesque patterns are in semi-relief with extremely fine pearled background. Matching foliate arabesque patterns extend over top side flats and top edges of side plates and top & bottom tangs. Front edge of the receiver is engraved with deep, sharply pointed scallop patterns with matching patterns on the forend cap. Buttplate tang is engraved by another hand with a light foliate arabesque flourish. Bottom of receiver and bottom of carrier are lightly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns. This rifle is pictured, both sides, on pg. 99 of The Book of Winchester Engraving and on pg. 111 of Winchester Engraving, both by Wilson. This rile was produced in about 1871, and is similarly engraved to several others of that immediate era which were known to have been part of the Winchester Exhibition Collection which was displayed at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. Given the elaborate and extraordinarily detailed engraving there can be little doubt that this rifle was an exhibition piece very likely intended to influence buyers from the African and Asian continents where crocodiles are prevalent. The fact that this rifle shows hard and heavy use supports the idea that after the 1876 Expo, it was sold to someone on one of those continents where it became a hunting rifle. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbl and magazine tube are a dark mottled brown patina with a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Bbl address is completely legible. Receiver and forend cap retain traces of orig gold wash with the balance of the gun metal receiver, forend cap & buttplate a dark mustard patina. Front raised edge of receiver, at the forearm is lightly battered. Hammer retains traces of case colors and the lever is a blued patina. Engraving, while showing light surface wear is mostly sharp and clear with a few light nicks and scratches, mostly on right side of receiver. Buttplate is battered on the face with a dark mustard patina. Buttstock has a repaired crack in the toe corresponding with the bottom buttplate screw hole and retains an old restored finish. Forearm has a repaired full length crack in the left bbl channel with restored finish in that area and overall retains traces of orig finish showing moderate to heavy wear. Right sideplate lever and sideplate screw holes have been bushed with steel bushings. Mechanics need attention, lever will not fully extend to chamber a round. Worn dark bore with heavy pitting. Cleaning rod is fine. 52573-2 JRL (45,000-70,000)
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Session 1 1014.
EXTRAORDINARILY RARE L.D. NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION MUSKET. SN 72133. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Rare engraved musket with 27” rnd bbl, 7/8 magazine, square base front sight/ bayonet lug and 900-yd Henry-type ladder rear sight that is probably orig to this musket. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with 2/3 length forearm, 3 bands and straight stock that has musket/carbine buttplate with trap, containing a 4-pc brass and iron cleaning rod. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number 2393 with matching number in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Bottom of stock and middle forearm band have factory sling loops. The receiver and sideplates are beautifully engraved by master engraver L.D. Nimschke with nearly full coverage on the sides consisting of elaborate, sweeping, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that have a fine pearled background. Two of the scrolls on the left side terminate in feather patterns with a panel in the center of left sideplate engraved “M.R.” and empty panel in the front side flat. Right side is equally beautifully engraved with more tight patterns having a sweeping ribbon in the center through which a foliate arabesque pattern emerges from an engraved rectangle. Right front side flat is a mirror image of the left. The transition flats from sideplates to front side panels are unusually engraved in foliate and floral patterns. Bottom of the carrier is engraved in a geometric pattern with multiple borders and there is Mr. Nimschke’s flower blossom between the timing screws. Bottom tang is engraved in a geometric pattern behind trigger slot surrounding Mr. Nimschke’s “LDN” initial signature. Top of receiver is engraved in foliate & floral and geometric patterns. Sides of top and bottom tangs, under the wood and in other sheltered areas show orig gold wash. Given the elaborate engraving, which is unusual to find on a musket, it seems likely that this musket would have been intended as a presentation to some governmental authority to solicit a contract or as a presentation. The fact that this musket shows moderate to heavy use would indicate that is may not have remained in the U.S. but was probably shipped into the Middle East or South America. This musket is pictured, both sides, on pg. 50 of The Book of Winchester Engraving and on pg. 59 of Winchester Engraving, both by Wilson with credit to the James D. Stewart collection. PROVENANCE: The James D. Steward collection; Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Good, all matching. Bbl, magazine tube and bands retain most of a fine professionally restored finish. Receiver and sideplates retain about 30-40% orig gold wash, stronger on left side. Lever and hammer are a mottled grey/brown patina. Wood is sound with usual nicks, dings and scratches showing heavy wear and an old refinish. Mechanics are fine. Strong sharp bore with good shine and spots of heavy pitting. Cleaning rod has replacement slotted tip and one damaged female thread section, otherwise is fine. 5217031 (30,00050,000)
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Session 1 1015.
RARE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 36078. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Fine ‘66 with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, thinned half-nickel front sight and Henry-style 900 yard ladder rear sight. Receiver is beautifully engraved, probably by one of the Ulrichs with full coverage on sides of beautiful foliate arabesque patterns with very fine pearled background. Both sides have large blank panels with wonderful edges & shading and Ulrich’s alternating triangle borders. Top of receiver, top tang, bottom tang, forend cap & buttplate tang are engraved to match and have matching borders around most areas. Mounted with very highly figured, uncheckered, shell grain Claro walnut with straight stock and crescent brass buttplate. Forend cap has an orig sling loop and buttstock has a corresponding orig loop that is centered 5-1/4” from toe. While no exact matches could be found for these patterns, serial numbers 36068 & 35969, pictured on p. 71 of Winchester Engraving, Wilson, are very similar, especially 35969, which has a similar flower around hammer screw. Left side of lower tang is stamped “S” and “XX”. Examination of top tang channel in buttstock disclosed no serial number markings and the number inside toe of buttplate is “6189”, indicating the buttstock is probably a period of use replacement. Inside the buttplate and upper & lower tangs, under the wood show silver-plating. Buttplate has a trap containing a 4-pc iron & brass wiping rod. It appears that this rifle was silver plated originally as there are traces of silver on tangs & inside of receiver. Carrier retains strong silver on inside. According to Mr. Wilson, these simple patterns and large open panels suggests that the company may have been considering having engraved rifles in stock for custom inscriptions. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 85% thin orig blue, stronger around front sight with a few scattered spots of fine pitting. Magazine tube retains about 90% stronger orig blue with some fine surface rust. Receiver with very lightly rounded edges and is a medium mustard patina with silver only as noted above. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and forearm retaining about 60% orig piano varnish with balance a dark, hand-worn patina. Buttstock retains about 80% brilliant restored piano varnish finish with light nicks & scratches and some flaking on right side of wrist with oil stain around wrist and a couple of small chips around tangs. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a very few scattered spots of light surface erosion. Cleaning rod is fine. 52392-1 (27,500-35,000)
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Session 1 1016.
RARE L.D. NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE INSCRIBED WITH INITIALS “HWC” PURPORTED TO HAVE BELONGED TO OREGON U.S. SENATOR HENRY W CORBETT. SN 28860. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Spectacular Nimschke engraved ‘66 rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, German silver, knife blade front sight and 900 yd. Henry ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Bottom of buttstock and forend cap have factory sling swivels. Top tang channel and buttstock is marked with last four digits of matching SN, which are also found inside toe of buttplate. Receiver is beautifully engraved by master engraver L.D. Nimschke with about 70% coverage on the receiver and flourishes on forend cap and buttplate tang. Receiver engraving consists of the fabulous vignette of a screaming eagle’s head on left sideplate and the patriotic vignette of a shield and stars overlaid by a wide ribbon engraved with the initials “H.W.C”. Both vignettes are surrounded by Mr. Nimschke’s sweeping foliate arabesque patterns that have fine pearled background. Both front side flats are identically engraved to match. Top of receiver is engraved in foliate and floral patterns with geometric patterns on top flat. Top tang, behind hammer slot is also engraved with foliate and floral pattern. Bottom of the carrier is engraved with Mr. Nimschke’s trademark flower blossom and there is a foliate pattern between the timing screws that has four stars in the center. Bottom tang, behind trigger slot is engraved with a geometric and stars pattern. Forend cap and buttplate tang are engraved to match with foliate arabesque patterns. According to consignor, this rifle had been presented to Oregon U.S. Senator, Henry W. Corbett (1827-1903). Senator Corbett was born in Massachusetts and eventually wound up in Oregon, where he was elected to the United States Senate and served 1867-1873. This rifle was produced in about 1869 during his term in office and undoubtedly was a presentation from a benefactor seeking an appointment or favor from the Senator. Accompanied by a 2-pg. letter from renowned researcher and author, George Madis, wherein he substantiates most of the technical information above. Another Model 1866 with identical engraving is pictured on pg. 121 of The Winchester Book, 1985 edition. PROVENANCE: Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains, with the bbl and magazine tube being mostly a grey/brown patina. Bbl address is faint but mostly legible. Receiver and sideplates show moderate to heavy edge wear with light to moderate wear on the engraving, which is still completely clear and overall retain a fine medium mustard patina. Forend cap and buttplate are matching patina. Wood is sound with light handling and storage nicks and scratches and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine. Dark bore with good rifling and moderate to heavy pitting. 52170-30 (20,000-30,000)
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Session 1 1017.
SCARCE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 105521. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Fine ‘66 rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, altered Rocky Mountain front sight with German silver blade and replacement Kentucky rifle style fixed rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock that has crescent buttplate with trap containing an orig 4-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with an “X”, a “P” and an “F”. Last four digits of matching SN are found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Bottom of stock and forend cap have factory-style sling swivels that may have been added. Receiver, forend cap and buttplate tang are beautifully engraved in period New York style, probably from the L. D. Nimschke shop. Engraving consists of nearly full coverage, extremely well executed foliate arabesque patterns with fine pearled background on both sides. Each sideplate exhibits an empty rnd panel with dash and dot border. The transition on the left side is engraved with diamonds and the right side with diamond and dot patterns. Receiver ring over the top is engraved in a large “X” pattern with diamond and dot background. Diamond patterns are also engraved on top edges of receiver overlapping the sideplates. Foliate arabesque patterns extend over the top of the receiver, by the hammer slot and onto the top tang. Bottom of carrier is engraved in diamond and dot patterns with matching foliate arabesque patterns between the timing screws. Just below that engraved pattern is a stamped small rectangle which encloses the initials “JPE”, possibly those of the engraver which are unknown to this cataloger. Matching foliate arabesque patterns are engraved on each side of the nosecap and buttplate tang. This rifle was produced in about 1872 at a time when the West was still very wild with marauding Indians and other dangers and any repeating firearm was in great demand. Almost certainly this rifle would have been in the possession of a wealthy individual or as a presentation to an important person. The fact that it shows extensive use attests to the fact that it saw hard frontier service. PROVENANCE: Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains with all of the steel parts a cleaned grey/brown metal patina. The brass receiver, forend cap and buttplate retain a medium mustard patina showing moderate to heavy wear on the engraving with worn edges. Left front raised area of the receiver has a series of small dings. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore with sharp rifling. Cleaning rod is fine. 52170-33 (20,000-30,000)
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Session 1 1018.
EXTREMELY RARE POSSIBLY ONE OF A KIND WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE IN CALIBER 44 RUSSIAN. SN 22531. Cal. 44 Russian. Standard carbine with 20” bbl, full magazine, front sight integral with the front band and 2-leaf 2-position rear sight, graduated 100-300-500 yards. Magazine tube is correct type with threaded plug in the muzzle end. Bbl address is in 2-lines “HENRY’S PATENT - OCT. 16 1860 / KING’S PATENT MARCH 29. 1866”. Chamber area of the bbl, between rear sight and frame reads “44 RUSS.”. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock and rifle buttplate with trap. Receiver, side plates & buttplate are made of “gun metal” (bronze or brass). Buttstock has early feature of a perch belly. SN was noted on the bottom tang between trigger & hammer spring tension screw. Top tang channel of buttstock is marked “X22531” and inside toe of buttplate is marked “2531”. This carbine is chambered in 44 Russian and a chamber cast confirms the dimensions of a 44 Russian cartridge case. The casting shows that the bbl chamber has a rim diameter of .520”, a base diameter of .460” and an overall case length of .960” which conform to the dimensions of the 44 Russian case. A 44 Russian cartridge functions through the actions and chambers without binding. A 44 American cartridge will not chamber or eject through the ejection port. The bolt & bolt face are blued as has been observed on other, later center fire 1866 bolts. Accompanied by a 2-page letter over the signature of well known Winchester collector and authority, the late Lewis E. Yearout, wherein he states that after having examined this carbine that he finds it completely orig and authentic. He justifies the finding with the information that this serial numbered receiver would have been produced around 1869-1870 and that the development of the 44 Russian cartridge by Smith & Wesson was around 1870, which is substantiated in several books on cartridges. Smith & Wesson developed the 44 Russian cartridge to facilitate a contract with the Russian government for their large frame No. 3 revolvers. It stands to reason that this information would have come to the attention of Winchester who would have wanted to pursue a contract with the Russians for rifles & carbines of the same caliber. In the same year of 1870 Winchester filled a contract with the Turkish Ottoman Empire for 15,000 1866 muskets & 5000 1866 carbines. With that success Winchester would have been eager to follow up with a Russian contract for a companion rifle, musket or carbine to the Smith & Wesson No. 3 revolver. Such a contract apparently never materialized, probably something the Russians would live to regret because in 1877, at the Battle of Plevna, the Turks decimated the Russian Army using their 1866 muskets & carbines. The likelihood is that this carbine is one produced as a sample or test piece for the Russians. It is also possible that this carbine was intended as an ammunition test bed for the development of the 44 Russian cartridge. Regardless this is a very special and most unusual 1866 carbine. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl, magazine tube, bbl bands, rear sight, bolt, trigger & lever lock along with the loading gate retain about 99% plus bright, high polish blue. Receiver, side plates & buttplate have sharp edges with a beautiful medium mustard patina with no evidence of having been cleaned or filed. Screws also retain bright blue. Lever & hammer retain most of their strong, bright case colors. Wood is sound with a few light handling & storage marks and retains virtually all of its fine oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, shows little if any use. 52467-1 JRL (15,000-25,000)
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Session 1 1019.
FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 118709. Cal. 44 RF HENRY. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4� oct bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight with slightly altered nickel-silver blade and musket style rear sight graduated to 900 yards with exposed tension flat spring. Top flat of the bbl is marked with the 2-line Winchester & King’s patent address. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent brass buttplate that has a trap containing an orig 4-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Last 4-digits of matching SN are found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. Bottom of stock & forend cap have factory style sling swivels. This rifle is produced in about 1874 when the west was still very wild and any repeating firearm was in great demand on the American frontier. Firearms of that era usually saw very hard and continuous service under extremes of weather and harsh conditions often with little or no maintenance. The Model 1866 was extremely popular and remained in service well into the 1880s in the U.S. and even longer in South & Central America. Very few are found today in orig configuration with orig finish. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 60-70% thinning orig blue with the balance a light patina showing a few minor nicks & dings. Magazine tube is mostly a blue/gray patina. Receiver & side plates have nice sharp edges with only a few minor nicks & scratches and shows a wonderful, even, smooth dark mustard patina. Side plates fit extremely well and show no evidence of battering. Buttplate & forend cap are of equal condition and patina. Hammer retains case colors on the right side and rear edge, faded elsewhere. Lever shows traces of case colors, being mostly a brown patina. Forearm has a small gouge and the wood overall shows a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of a restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong sharp bore with good shine and a few scattered spots of pitting. Cleaning rod is fine. 52665-1 JRL (10,000-15,000)
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Session 1 1020.
FINE LATE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE W/ FACTORY LETTER. SN 156697. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4� rnd bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and 1873-style, short, semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Receiver and sideplates are gun metal (brass or bronze) and the forend cap & buttplate are steel. Top tang has installed a Model 62A, lollipop tang sight with its orig locator pin. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate that has a trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with assembly no. 4624. Top tang channel of buttstock has spurious matching number and inside toe of buttplate is marked 2448. Accompanied by a Winchester factory letter confirming gun as round barreled rifle and shipped with 49 other arms on June 17, 1882 to order 33283. At this juncture, rimfire arms were rapidly waning in demand, although they were still popular in South and Central America. Few of these rifles survive today with high orig finish, usually having been exposed to heavy wear in saddle scabbards and wagon boxes under all sorts of inclement weather, often with little or no maintenance. CONDITION: Fine, numbered as noted above. Bbl and magazine tube retain 95-97% strong orig blue with some minor surface etching. Receiver shows light sharp edge wear with flush fitting sideplates showing no appreciable damage, only a few minor nicks and overall retains a wonderful dark mustard patina. Loading gate retains 30-40% orig fire blue. Hammer retains about 60-70% strong case colors, turned silver on the spur. Lever retains traces of case colors, being mostly a silver/brown patina. Forend cap is a plummy blue patina. Buttplate shows about 70% case colors, strong and bright in sheltered areas with a mottled silver/brown patina elsewhere. Buttstock has a gouge on each side of the comb with light nicks and dings elsewhere and retains most of its original finish. Forearm has a few light nicks and scratches along with some light gouges and also retains most of its finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore shows only light use. Tang sight retains about 88-90% bright orig blue. 52609-5 (11,000-16,000)
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Session 1 1021.
FINE EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 24226. Cal. 44 RF HENRY. Standard carbine with 20” barrel, full magazine, front sight integral with front band and 2-position, 2-leaf flip rear sight graduated 100, 200 & 500 yards. Barrel address has the Winchester and King’s patent dates and address. The receiver side plates and buttplate are gun metal (bronze or brass). Left side of receiver has a staple and ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and rifle crescent buttplate with trap. Top tang channel of buttstock is marked with the last 4 digits of matching SN which are also found inside toe of buttplate. Left side of buttstock has a hand scratched name that is indecipherable. This is one of the earliest “Winchester” marked ‘66s just after they changed the barrel address from the earlier Henry marking. These early ‘66 carbines were in great demand on the western frontier by just about anyone who made their living on a horse. This encompassed all the cowboys, outlaws and lawmen as well as ordinary citizens. These carbines usually saw extreme hard service under very adverse conditions and are almost never found in orig configuration with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Ray Saign; The collection of Tim Zissler. CONDITION: Fine plus, all matching. Barrel retains blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a smooth blue/brown patina. Magazine tube retains about 60% strong original blue with an area of what appears to be blood pitting just below the front band. Front band retains 20-25% bright orig blue. Forearm band is a blue/gray patina. Receiver, side plates and buttplate retain sharp edges showing only light wear with a few very light scratches and all retain a wonderful medium to dark mustard patina. Buttplate has a ding in the point of the heel. Loading gate retains about 60% thinning fire blue and the trigger about 75% blue turning plum. Lever and hammer have mostly turned to silver and dark patina. Wood is sound with a few minor scratches and retains most of an old refinish. Hammer will not catch at full cock when operated by the lever but will catch when retracted manually (a cursory inspection of the interior of the action disclosed that a simple cleaning would probably fix this problem). Otherwise mechanics are crisp. Strong bore with sharp rifling and some shine with moderate pitting. 52463-4 JRL (15,000-25,000)
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Session 1 1022.
FINE LATE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 157400. Cal. .44 RF HENRY. Standard carbine with 20” bbl, full mag, barleycorn front sight and an orig reverse mounted carbine ladder rear sight marked 1873 on the standing leaf. Receiver, side plates and buttplate are gun metal (bronze, brass) and receiver has a staple and ring in the left side. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & brass carbine buttplate with trap. Left side of bottom tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “C 854”. Top tang channel of buttstock has the matching 3 digit SN along with a series of other numbers. Inside toe of buttplate is marked “634”. Although it appears that this buttplate may not be orig to this buttstock, it does fit perfectly with only a slight wood shrinkage near the toe and gives the appearance of being in place for the life of the carbine. This carbine was produced in about 1882 at a time when the west was very wild with marauding Indians, outlaws & other natural dangers associated with that era. Any repeating firearm was in great demand during the 1880s and especially carbines such as this that were easily handled from the back of a horse. They usually saw extreme hard service under adverse conditions and are rarely found today in orig configuration or with orig finish. Many of these late carbines, after the center fire cartridge had come into being with the popularity with the 1873 Winchester, were sold into south and central America where the .44 RF was still very popular. Most of those arms that have been returned to the U.S. are in near relic condition. PROVENANCE: The collection of Tim Zissler. CONDITION: About fine. Numbers matching as noted above. Bbl and mag tube retain about 40% orig blue turning plummy with the balance a mottled silver/ brown patina. Bbl bands retain about 40-50% thin orig blue. Receiver, side plates & buttplate retain sharp edges and show a wonderful medium to dark mustard patina. Lever and hammer are mostly dark patina. Stock has a few nicks and dings, otherwise wood is sound showing about 50% orig finish on the buttstock with the balance of the stock and forearm a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong sharp bore with good shine & scattered pitting. 52463-19 JRL (12,500-17,500)
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Session 1 1023.
FINE EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH HENRY MARKED BARREL. SN 20390. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard Grade rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, globe front sight with post and a reproduction 1st model 1000 yd Henry ladder rear sight. Top flat of bbl is marked with 2-line Henry’s patent and King’s patent address. Receiver is “gun metal” (bronze or brass). Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and rifle crescent buttplate. Bottom of buttstock and forend cap have factory sling swivels. SN was observed on bottom of lower tang between the trigger and hammer spring tension screw. Last 4 digits of matching serial number are also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Top tang does not have the second wood screw nor is it drilled and tapped for tang sight. These features were not standard and early ‘66s can be found with or without these screws. Receiver on this rifle is 2nd type with sloping radius on the top rear. Magazine tube is orig type with threaded plug. These early 66 rifles were in great demand on the American frontier and usually saw extreme hard service with frontiersmen of all walks of life and on both sides of the law. They are rarely found in orig configuration and high orig finish. CONDITION: Good, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain most of a smooth, clean artificially aged blue brown patina showing sharp edge wear and a cleaned spot over the address area. Receiver and side plates show evidence of having been draw filed a very long time ago and now have a fine mustard patina. Side plates show no nicks or dings on top or bottom edges and fit extremely well. Buttplate is matching patina with some stock finish overruns. Forearm has a few light nicks and scratches and the buttstock a series of heavier scratches on both sides, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are crisp. Strong sharp bore with good shine and scattered pitting. 52506-16 (10,00012,500)
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1024. LATE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. NSN. Cal. 44 RF HENRY. Standard grade carbine with 20-1/4” round bbl, full magazine with musket front and forearm bands with an after-market sling swivel threaded hole in the bottom. Front sight is a replacement & is integral with the front band. It has a scarce 3rd type Henry 900-yd ladder rear sight. Mounted with replacement, uncheckered American walnut with strait stock and carbine butt plate with trap. Lower tang is without serial number with only a partial “4” visible. Butt stock and butt plate are unnumbered. Bbl has Winchester and Kings patent names and address. Receiver and side plates are after market engraved, probably in South America with light patterns of flower blossoms and double borders. Left side plate is engraved “MODEL 1873”. Bottom of the bbl about 4-5/8” from the muzzle has a screw slot cutout and the magazine tube has a screw slot cut out 8-5/8” from the muzzle end. It appears that the bbl magazine tube and front band have been recycled from a Winchester musket. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains with the bbl and magazine tube a smooth plummy blue restored patina with scattered fine surface rust. Wood is sound and retains most all of its fine custom finish. Receiver and side plates were cleaned and polished a long time ago and are now a medium mustard patina. Lever and hammer are brown metal patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. 51935-5 JRL (3,500-5,000)
1025. ENGRAVED WINCHESTER THIRD MODEL 1866 OCTAGON BARREL RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 127525. Cal. 44 RF. 24” oct bbl. Full magazine. Blue finish with gun metal receiver. Figured forestock. Straight grain buttstock. Bbl shows 2-line Winchester address rolled in front of rear-sight. Front sight is steel knife blade type. Rear-sight is ladder type. Receiver is engraved overall with scroll and geometric patterns. There is a blank presentation panel on left side and an oval panel on right side, with initials “LFD” engraved. Forward part of receiver on right side has a running deer in high relief. Left side of forward part of receiver shows a grizzly bear in high relief. SN is stamped behind trigger with a “P” proof under lever. Upper tang is stamped “.22.4.2677.” with a cross. Lower tang has a spurious “XXXX” mark. Buttstock shows no markings. Inside toe of buttplate is stamped “2457”. Letter from Cody Firearms Museum indicating that this was shipped on December 1, 1875. CONDITION: Very good, as totally refinished after engraving. Bbl shows a mottled blue-brown refinish. Bbl address is re-rolled. Rear-sight is a modern replacement, as is the front-sight. Bore is dark with traces of rifling. Forend has large gap at receiver. Receiver has sharp engraving over a re-polished re-patinated finish. Engraving is nicely accomplished. Tang markings are spurious as noted. SN is sharp. Hammer and lever show a silver-gray patina with some roughness. Buttstock is a modern replacement with varnish finish overall and some light scratches and dents. Buttstock is undersized at wrist and around buttplate. Buttplate has a rough patinated finish with considerable roughness. Engraving is sharp. Forend cap is a patinated finish with sharp engraving. An attractive engraved Winchester 1866 rifle. 52154-5 (3,500-4,500)
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*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE AND PROBABLY THE HIGHEST CONDITION 1st TYPE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 1 OF 1000 LEVER ACTION RIFLES WITH NUMERIC 1 OF 1000 DESIGNATION ACCOMPANIED BY ITS ORIGINAL UNIVERSAL STUDIOS PRIZE ’94 CARBINE WITH FACTORY LETTER. 1) WINCHESTER 1873 1 of 1000. SN 6594. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Certainly one of the best known and one of the highest condition Model 1 of 1000 Winchester rifles extant. This rifle has absolutely documented history from 1935 to the present day having been purchased from the Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co. in Boston by renowned old-time collector, the late Fred F.P. Mills who kept it until his death in 1962. The rifle passed through a number of equally renowned collections, all listed below under provenance. This rifle has 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, gold washed Beach’s combination front sight, early style, short semibuckhorn rear sight with V-notch & checkered edges & a thick base sporting tang sight with 4” staff and early style thumb screw with fine knurled edge. Top flat of the bbl has the 2-line Winchester & King’s address & patents forward of the rear sight and “1 of 1,000” engraved over the chamber area. Receiver is first type with mortised dust cover rails containing a 2nd type dust cover with impressed checkered thumbprint. Receiver also has single set trigger. Mounted with extraordinary, highly figured, flame grain, about 3-4X American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and black insert serpentine grip buttstock with smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Left side of the lower tang,
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under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “394” & “XXX”. Matching assembly no. is also found inside top tang channel of buttstock. Bottom of the stock & forend cap are fitted with factory sling swivels. Inside each sideplate is numbered “594”, obviously an assembler’s mistake. The left side of the lever, inside the action is numbered “5561” also apparently an assembly or serial number. At the time of manufacture of this rifle, 1875, very few pistol grip 1873 arms were being produced. Since they required a special curved lever to accommodate the pistol grip stock they were apparently numbered to an order. This rifle was featured as item # 688 in the Jackson Arms catalog #22 of 1965 and is pictured on the back cover. This rifle
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was one of the first twenty 1 of 1000 rifles identified to Universal Studios in 1950 when they were doing publicity for their upcoming Jimmy Stewart movie Winchester ’73 and awarded each of those first 20 rifle owners with a new Winchester Model ’94 carbine. The carbine that was awarded to Mr. Mills at that time, serial # 1674643 accompanies this rifle. Very few of those modern ’94 carbines remain with their original 1 of 1000 rifles today, possibly only 2 or 3. This rifle has been the subject of articles in various publications over the years and is accompanied by a large volume of provenance and correspondence including several letters from renowned historian, author and dealer, the late Eric Vaule to the current consignor. Also accompanying is a copy of a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle with oct bbl, set trigger, XXX checkered stock, Peep & Beach sights, sling & swivel, case hardened, One of One Thousand, received in the warehouse July 30, 1875 and shipped the same day to order no. 3745. Additionally accompanied by a 3-page letter from renowned author, researcher and historian, the late R.L. Wilson who details some of the above information and discusses where this rifle will appear in his forthcoming publications. Also accompanying is a copy of a letter from Steve Hannagan to Olin Industries discussing Model 1 of 1000 rifles and stating that out of a total production of 720,610 Model 1873 arms there were only 135 produced as 1 of 1000. Additionally accompanying is a hand written note over the signature of renowned collector, the late Eldon J. Owens of Claremont, NH, wherein he states that he purchased both of these rifles, identified by SN, from the Fred Mills estate. Further accompanied by old black & white photos of Mr. Mills and another gentlemen holding this rifle. Finally accompanied by a 6-1/2 page, on legal sized paper listing of the Frederick P.L. Mills Firearms collection, this rifle is item # 68 on that list. This rifle is pictured in color on pages 31-32 of The Story of Winchester 1 of 1000 and 1 of 100 Rifles, Lewis. A deluxe slip-cover copy of this publication accompanies this rifle. It is also mentioned on page 65 of Winchester the Golden Age of Gunmaking and the Winchester 1 of 1000, Wilson. This is one of the more important and best documented 1 of 1000 rifles to come to market in recent history and certainly one of the most high conditioned rifles. PROVENANCE: Iver Johnson Sporting Goods - 1935; Fred P. L. Mills - 1935-1962; Eldon Owens - 1962; Jackson Arms - 1965; Bobby C. Burns - 1965-1993; Paul Sorrell & Mike Clark - 1993; David Bichrist - 1993; Leon Budginas- 1993; Jack Lewis, Jr. - 1996; Leigh Evans; Eric Vaule - 2003; Bert Jolicoeur - 2004. CONDITION: Very fine, numbers as noted above. Bbl retains about 80% strong orig blue with the balance a medium brown patina, all toward the muzzle. Magazine tube retains about the same amount of blue, also turned brown at the muzzle end. Both magazine tube & bbl have a few small scattered spots of pitting. Receiver, side plates & dust cover retain about 80% orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas faded elsewhere, turned silver over the receiver ring & bottom front edge. Hammer retains strong case colors, turned gray on the spur. Lever retains case colors in sheltered areas, mostly turned gray/brown. Forend cap retains most of its orig case colors, moderately to heavily faded. Buttplate is a cleaned metal patina with fine pitting. Wood is
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sound with a few light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of a fine old restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. Tang sight is mostly a blue/brown patina. 2) WINCHESTER 94. SN 1674643. Original Universal Studios prize ’94 carbine. CONDITION: Carbine is extremely fine, appears to be unfired retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish with a few minor scratches on the wood and a couple more on the receiver. Sight hood is missing. 52651-1, 52651-4 JRL (250,000-400,000)
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Session 1 1027.
VERY RARE AND WELL DOCUMENTED WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 ONE OF ONE THOUSAND LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 30783. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Fine One of One Thousand rifle with rare 26” oct bbl, full magazine, gold-washed Beach’s combination front sight and short, semi-buckhorn rear sight with fine V-notch and hand serrated edges. Receiver is 1st type with mortised dust cover rails and 2nd type dust cover with impressed, checkered thumb-print. Receiver also has single set trigger. Mounted with uncheckered, very highly figured American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate that has a trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “732” & “XX”. Matching assembly no. is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Bbl is engraved in 4th style which consists of fine foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background over the chamber area and around the muzzle. Top flat of bbl, over the chamber area is engraved in script “One of One Thousand”. Muzzle & chamber ends of the bbl have inlaid silver bands. This was the 18th rifle identified and documented by Universal Studios in 1950 when they were doing a publicity campaign advertising the forthcoming Jimmy Stewart movie Winchester ‘73. This rifle is pictured in color with an extensive write-up on pages 72 & 73 of The Story of the Winchester 1 of 1000 and 1 of 100 rifles, Lewis. The write up presents the information regarding the discovery of this rifle in 1950 at which time it was owned by Cmdr. T.R. Jordan, USN. The write-up also discloses that the author had located extensive correspondence between Cmdr. Jordan and Steve Hannagan Associates, who was the publicity firm for Universal Studios during the One of One Thousand search. All the information regarding One of One Thousand rifles uncovered during that 1950 search was compiled by Steve Hannagan into a hardbound book which was later published. The write-up also shows provenance to well known dealer/collector Leroy Merz with credit, at that time to the Dr. Edmund Lewis collection. This rifle, identified by serial number in the listing on page 26 of the reference publication shows that it had a 26” oct bbl, with case hardened receiver, XX wood, set trigger and sporting leaf sight. It was received in the warehouse July 24, 1878 and shipped Aug. 2, 1878 to order no. 12415. Pages 146 and 147 of the reference publication discusses the origin of the Hannagan report and the impact
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that it had on the collecting of the One of One Thousand rifles. Accompanied by a copy of a notarized letter dated 30 June 1950 from Cmdr. Jordan to Universal Pictures describing his One of One Thousand rifle. He states that he bought it from a friend 3 years before. The friend reportedly had acquired it in a trade. Also accompanying are 4 pieces of correspondence between Mr. W.F. Mitchell, wherein he is advising Winchester that he had purchased this rifle and was soliciting information regarding the Model One of One Thousand. A handwritten note on one of the letters, dated June 5, 1968, states, “Purchased May 29, 1968 from Hank Vogel, Detroit, MI”. Additionally accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle with case hardened receiver, 26” oct bbl, set trigger, XX stock, sporting leaf sight & “1 of 1000”, received in the warehouse July 24, 1878 and shipped August 2, 1878 to order #12475. Also accompanied by a copy of the ledger page for this rifle. Also accompanied by a copy of the catalog page from “ARMSFLASH” dated June 3, 1958, the catalog of the renowned dealer, F. Theodore Dexter of Burbank, CA. wherein he is advertising this rifle for sale. Further accompanied by a copy of page 1 of a Leroy Merz catalog advertising this rifle for sale. Finally accompanying is the March/April 1982 issue of Man at Arms magazine which contains a 4-page article by well known historian, researcher & author, R.L. Wilson publicizing his forthcoming book Winchester The Golden Age of American Gunmaking and the Winchester 1 of 1000. Page 4 of that article lists 50 known 1 of 1000 Model 1873 rifles. Page 93 of Mr. Wilson’s book has 3 black & white photos, reprinted from the Hannagan report, with a write-up detailing some of the above information with credit to the William F. Mitchell collection. While little is known about the early provenance, prior to 1950, from that point forward it is rock solid. This rifle is extremely unusual with a deluxe, highly figured wood that is not checkered, but ordered that way. PROVENANCE: Cmdr. T.R. Jordan, USN; F. Theodore Dexter - 1958; Hank Vogel collection - 1968; William F. Mitchell collection - 1968; Leroy Merz; Collection of Dr. Edmund Lewis. CONDITION: About good, all matching. Traces of orig finish remain on the metal, overall retaining a clean gray metal patina, with a few very minor nicks on the bbl. All of the appended metal parts are matching patina to the receiver, bbl & magazine tube. Stock has a hairline by the top tang with a replaced sliver in the forearm, otherwise wood is sound and retains a fine old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, sharp strong bore with fine pitting. 52079-2 (75,000-125,000)
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Session 1 1028.
VERY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 ONE OF ONE THOUSAND LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 31266. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Fine one of one thousand with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, gold-washed Beach’s combination front sight and early style, short, semi-buckhorn rear sight with fine V-notch. Receiver is 2nd type with attached dust cover rail and 3rd type dust cover with impressed checkered thumb-print. Receiver has single set trigger. Mounted with very nicely figured American walnut with early style checkered forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate that has a trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “137” and “XX”. Matching assembly no. is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. This rifle is beautifully engraved in 1 of 1000 fourth-style with fine foliate arabesque patterns over the top 3 flats of the bbl over the chamber area and around the front sight at the muzzle. Light flourishes of matching engraving are on the side flats over the chamber area and extend completely around the exposed flats of the muzzle. Chamber end & muzzle ends of the bbl are inlaid with platinum bands. Top flat of the bbl, over the chamber is engraved “One of One Thousand”. Accompanied by a copy of a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle with 24” oct bbl, set trigger, checkered stock, case hardened and 1 of 1000, received in warehouse Nov. 14, 1878 and shipped Nov. 20, 1878 with 5 other arms to order #13488. This rifle is listed by serial number on page 26 of The Story of the Winchester 1 of 1000 and 1 of 100 Rifles, Lewis. This rifle was the first number of 6 consecutively numbered 1 of 1000 rifles received in the warehouse Nov. 14, 1878 and shipped Nov. 20, 1878 to order no. 13488. This listing shows that it had an oct bbl, case hardened receiver with checkered stock and set trigger. Apparently it was not available to the author for photography at the time of publication. Three rifles of that shipment are pictured on pages 93 & 94 of Winchester the Golden Age of American Gunmaking and the Winchester 1 of 1000, Wilson. Captions of some of those photographs provide the same information about the shipment of 6 consecutive numbered Winchester 1 of 1000 rifles. While the Winchester Model 1873 was produced in large numbers, approximately 720,000, only 132 are recorded as being 1 of 1000. Of that number only a small percentage is known making this one of the more rare collectible American firearms in the world today. CONDITION: About good, all matching, lower tang having been period repaired and renumbered. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas with the metal, overall, showing a smooth, even plum brown patina with a couple of minor nicks on the bbl. Receiver & sideplates show sharp edges indicating light use and handling. Forearm has a couple of repaired areas by the bbl channel on each side and a longitudinal hairline down the bottom, otherwise the wood is sound and overall retains a fine old restored finish with a few nicks, scratches & dings. Checkering shows moderate to heavy wear. Edges of the stock around the top & bottom tangs were reduced during the restoration process. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few small spots of fine pitting. 52692-1 JRL (30,000-50,000)
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EXTREMELY RARE EDITOR’S PROOF COPY OF THE INITIAL PRINTING OF THE HANNAGAN REPORT ON THE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 ONE OF ONE THOUSAND RIFLES. Hardback book measures 11-3/8” tall by 8-3/4” wide. The first six books prior to production were apparently produced by renowned old time collector John R. Woods. This beautiful book is bound in red oil cloth with gold embossed spine “1 / OF / 1000” at the top and “MODEL / 1873” below. They fly leaf is hand-stamped in red “PROOF COPY” near the top and “Initial Printing” below. The book consists of several hundred pages of reports, photographs and copies of notarized statements from more than 20 owners of One of One Thousand rifles. The first page in the book is a copy of a letter from Steve Hannagan dated 1950 and titled “ONE OF ONE THOUSAND” / MODEL 1873 / Winchester’s / First / HighAccuracy / RIFLE”. The body of this letter states “An account of how this great, and all but forgotten variety of the Model 1873 Winchester has now sky-rocketed to a fame far greater than it ever enjoyed at its prime, became the most famous rifle of 1950 and the most prized and valuable item among the nation’s gun collectors”. This book is the compilation of the Universal Pictures Company search for authentic One of One Thousand Rifles to promote their movie “Winchester 73” starring Jimmy Stewart which came out in 1950. The book reports that the background story for the movie originated in 1945 when a Mr. Stuart N. Lake wrote a letter to Winchester’s Edwin Pugsley proposing a motion picture story that he planned to write around a Winchester rifle One of One Thousand. In the letter he gave the background of the rifle in the story as having originated in 1876 in Dodge City, KS where it was the first prize in a shooting contest on the 4th of July. The rifle was subsequently stolen and passed through a number of hands until 1884 when it was recovered by the original winner of the rifle. The movie followed Mr. Lake’s story very closely down to where the hero owner of the rifle thwarted a bank robbery by a gang in Dodge City. The gang allegedly included the outlaw who had stolen the rifle originally. The book also contains the advertising and efforts of Universal Studios to identify and authenticate these rare rifles, to the point of offering a new Winchester Model 94 to the first 20 owners of authentic, documented One of One Thousand Rifles. In total the studio was able to document 23 authentic Model 1873 One of One Thousand Rifles and 6 Model 1876 One of One Thousand Rifles. Almost certainly this publication had a basis in the research for the writing of the books Winchester 1 of 1000, Wilson and the story of the Winchester 1 of 1000 and 1 and 100 Rifles, Lewis. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, pristine and new with only one small ink stain inside the front cover. Cover is bright and clean and completely intact. A rare opportunity to own an extraordinarily rare book which is likely to never surface again in this lifetime. 52177-1 JRL (5,5007,500)
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LOT OF TWO BOXES EARLY WINCHESTER 44 WCF AMMUNITION. Two beautiful 3rd type boxes that are nearly identical with green and black top labels and brown complete wrap bands. The labels are identical to the 1st variation of this label with the addition of a headstamp on the line drawing of the cartridge in the center. The brown paper bands wrapping the boxes picture an 1873 saddle ring carbine with rifle sight and front band. One end of the label has the identical line drawing of a cartridge as found on the top label. The other end of the band is marked “WINCHESTER / 44 CALIBER C.F. /MODEL 1873.”. These labels probably appeared in the 1890’s until about 1902. Few of these such early boxes survive today, intact with ammunition. CONDITION: Again, virtually identical. Both boxes are sealed in plastic and the ammunition was not examined. Both labels show very light wear with very little soil. One box appears to be sealed while the other is opened. One box has light foxing around the carbine side. 52651-2 JRL (1,500-2,500)
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Session 1 1031.
RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTERS. SN 107940. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Exceptional special order, deluxe 1873 with 24-1/4” oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, half nickel front sight and early style, short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Top flat of bbl has the usual 2-line Winchester & King’s address & patent dates. Receiver, side plates, forend cap & buttplate are color case hardened. Receiver is small frame type with stepped receiver ring and integral dust cover rail containing a 3rd type dust cover. Carrier is marked “38 CAL.” Mounted with very nicely figured, about 2X shell grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm & black Fleur-de-lis insert, serpentine grip buttstock with crescent buttplate that has a trap. This is an early ‘73 in 38 caliber which had been introduced in this model rifle in 1879, with this rifle having been produced in 1883. Left side of the lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “4567”, “XX” and an “R”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Top tang channel of buttstock also has the stamped no. “38” and heel of buttstock, under the buttplate is marked “R H”. Accompanied by a 2 Cody Firearms Museum letters which report identical information that this is a rifle in caliber 38, with 1/2 oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock with rifle butt, 1/2 magazine and case hardened, received in the warehouse March 31, 1883 and shipped April 7, 1883 to order no. 3283. Also accompanied by a copy of the entry on the ledger page for this rifle. PROVENANCE: Vince Sepulveda Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 85-90% strong orig blue showing light edge wear and some minor toning to plum under strong light. Receiver & side plates retain about 80% orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, strong on the side plates and fading to silver on top & bottom edges. Loading gate retains about 95-96% strong orig fire blue. Hammer retains brilliant case colors, moderately faded on spar. Trigger retains most all of its orig case colors, faded on front edge. Lever retains strong case colors on the sides, fading to silver on outer faces. Forend cap & magazine cap retain most of their orig case colors, moderately faded. Buttplate retains faded case colors on the tang with the face turned silver. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches with the forearm showing wear at the carry point, otherwise the wood retains most of its orig varnish with the checkering showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. 52598-3 JRL (20,000-30,000)
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*RARE SEMI-DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SMALL BORE LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 555264. Rare semi-deluxe cal.22 short with 24-3/8” oct bbl, full magazine, orig 2nd type inside tube, ivory bead Lyman hunting front sight and flat top semi-buckhorn rear sight. Top flat of bbl has standard Winchester & King address and patent date. Receiver is 3rd type with integral dust cover rail and 3rd type dust cover. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with capped pistol grip buttstock and Winchester embossed hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with the assembly number “11372” which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. There was a total 720,610 Model 1873 rifles and carbines in 5 different calibers which includes 19,552 rifles produced in 22 rimfire, both 22 short and long, with short being the predominant quantity. These rifles were only produced during the period 1884 to 1904 and were the first repeating 22 rifle made in the United States. They were offered in both 24” and 26” bbls with very few of the 26” models produced. This rifle was manufactured in 1900 near the end of production. Extremely few were produced as “special order” such as found here. These small bore rifles were generally considered to have been garden guns or for use by ladies and young boys. They usually saw extreme hard service with little maintenance and are rarely found today with high original finish or bright bores. The corrosive ammo of those days and lack of small bore cleaning equipment generally resulted in badly eroded bores. This scarce and desirable rifle is accompanied by a Winchester Factory letter from the Buffalo Bill Historical center. The letter further documents the configuration as follows: Rifle Cal. .22 Short, Octagon Barrel, plain trigger with plain pistol gripped stock, lyman hunter front and flat-top rear, shotgun butt with rubber butt plate. Shipped December 15 1900. The reverse side of the factory letter has a copy of the original ledger sheet. A very fine example of a very rare variation of the 1973 Winchester. PROVENANCE: Vince Sepulveda Collection. With Buffalo Bill Historical Center Factory letter and copy of Ledger sheet. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong orig blue with scattered rust pitting on the top right flat in the area between the sights. Magazine tube has scattered areas of pin-prick pitting on the right side. Receiver retains about 90% strong orig blue with candy striping and fine sharp edge wear. Right side plate retains over 90% orig blue and the left side plate retain over 50% orig blue. Dust cover retains 15-20% original blue. Hammer retains strong, bright case colors and the lever faded case colors on the sides turned silver on outer faces. Top tang roll marking is a thin strike but mostly legible. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and a couple of small gouges and retains 95-97% strong orig factory finish with some light oil staining at the receiver and around the top tang. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Inside magazine tube retains traces of orig blue with bright blue on the spring clip on the bottom. 52329-1 (12,500-17,500) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1033.
RARE SPECIAL ORDER PRESENTATION WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 41559. Cal. .44WCF (44-40). Fine special order rifle with 24-1/4” oct to rnd bbl, butt on mag, half nickel front sight and early style semibuck horn rear sight with checkered edges. Receiver is 2nd type with attached dust cover rail and 3rd type dust cover. Mounted with a higher end grade of 1X uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly # “543” and “XX”. Buttstock has the assembly # “1554” in top tang channel and inside toe of buttplate, which makes sense given the rifle letters with 1X wood, not “XX.” “1-X” guns that letter that way are extremely rare. Receiver and sideplates are color case hardened with the left side plate inscribed “Presented to / Dr. E. C. Richardson / by / Wm. W. Converse / Jan. 19th 1880”. This inscription has all the characteristics of other inscriptions engraved by renowned Winchester engraver John Ulrich. This gun is the subject of two separate Winchester articles. Accompanied by a four page article by G. Scott Soles, which appeared in the Summer Edition 2008 of The Winchester Collector magazine, which details information about this rifle with several photographs and in particular reports information about Mr. Converse. He was born in Ware, Mass. in 1834 and in 1878 was working at Winchester with a very high salary and position, being paid more than Oliver Winchester’s son, W. W. Winchester. After the deaths of Oliver and W. W. Winchester in 1880 records disclose that Mr. Converse sat on the Winchester Board of Directors, later became Treasurer, then Secretary, and finally President of the company, which appointment took place in March 1881. Additional information is about the possible relationship with Dr. Richardson is theorized, in that he was a physician and may have been the doctor treating the two Winchester men who were both deathly ill and soon both passed away, at which time Converse became President of WRACo. This article also shows the listing for this rifle in the orig Winchester ledger and identifies it in cal. 44 with half oct bbl, plain trigger, “X stock”, casehardened, received in the warehouse Jan. 17 1880 and shipped the same day to order # 18827. This rifle is pictured and described on pg. 190 of The Winchester Book , Madis, 1985 edition. It is also listed on pg. 460 of Winchester’s New Model of 1873, Gordon, wherein Mr. Gordon states there were only 59 inscribed models 1873 known at the time of publication. A second 5-page article by Mr. Soles was published in the Summer Edition 2015 of The Winchester Collector, This article updates significant details Converse not previously reported in any of the popular Winchester publications, but more importantly on Dr. Richardson. It was learned that he was a graduate of Harvard Medical School, and had, upon graduation moved to Ware, Mass. to practice medicine. Dr. Richardson served throughout the Civil War as a surgeon and presumably resumed practice at war’s end. Little else was reported regarding Dr. Richardson but it seems likely that such an elaborate gift would have stemmed from a close relationship, probably relating to the illness of both Winchester men. PROVENANCE: Paul Sorrell; Scott Soles Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with light sharp edge wear and thinning around the muzzle with a few spots on the top and bottom of the round section. Receiver and side plate retains most of their orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, moderately faded and turning silver elsewhere. Hammer retains lightly to moderately faded case colors and the lever stronger case colors in sheltered areas, turning silver on outer faces. Upper and lower tang are mostly grey patina. Forend cap retains most of its orig, moderately faded case colors. Wood is sound with the buttstock having a few light nicks and scratches. Forearm is sound and retains about 50% orig oil finish with the rear 1/2 showing a hand-worn patina. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 52330-2 (17,500-25,000)
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Session 1 1034.
WONDERFUL SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 211641. Cal. .44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine with 20” barrel, special order button magazine, barleycorn front sight and 1873 marked carbine ladder rear sight. Chamber area of barrel, between rear sight and receiver is marked “44 CAL”. Bottom front of the receiver is marked in extremely tiny letters & numbers “J.R / 12831” which is the inventory number applied by James Rosier, Winchester’s dealer in Melbourne, Australia. No indication the meaning of these markings. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight grip and carbine buttplate with trap that contains an original 3-piece brass & steel cleaning rod. This carbine was produced about 1886 at a time that arms such as found here were everyday working tools and were exposed to the extremes of weather and wear most often in a saddle scabbard or wagon box, frequently with little or no maintenance. Firearms of that era are rarely found today with high original finish. PROVENANCE: The collection of Tim Zissler. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains 98-99% strong, bright, original blue with the barrel band showing about 95% strong blue. Receiver and sideplates retain about 88-90% crisp original blue showing sharp edge wear and flaking on the right front flat and left side plate. Bottom front of the receiver, at the carry point is a blue/gray patina. Lever and hammer show strong, very bright case colors, lightly to moderately faded to outer faces of lever. Lever latch & trigger show most of their original case colors, moderately faded (a most unusual bonus to find these items with case colors). Buttplate retains virtually all its original case colors turned a little dark. Wood is sound with a few minor handling and storage nicks & dings and retains most all of its bright original finish. Mechanics are crisp. Very bright shiny bore. 52463-5 JRL (12,500-17,500)
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Session 1 1035.
*FINE HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY WORKSHEET. SN 719589. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, blued standard front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is 3rd type and unusually has the small bore “step” at the top front of the receiver ring. This is probably a parts clean up rifle assembled out of remaining, unused parts. Although the Winchester records at the Cody Firearms Museum indicate that the SN was applied in 1917, it appears that this rifle was actually assembled in 1923 when the final clean up of 1873 parts remaining at the factory were assembled into arms. That year there were 18,260 rifles & carbines assembled. Bbl has the late, small letter, 2-line address & patent dates on top left flat with caliber marking on top left flat at the chamber area. Bbl & receiver are marked with the “WP” proof mark. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum worksheet which has only the following information: Shipped Sept 25, 1925 to order number 148-18, charged to T.N. Boyd & Son. Also accompanied by 2 boxes of caliber 44 ammunition: 1). Early 2-pc box with green & black label and buff colored paper band that has the line drawing of a cartridge on one end and “WINCHESTER .44 CALIBER, C.F. MODEL 1873” on the other. One side of the band also has the line drawing of a Model 1873 carbine. 2). Full box of Remington/UMC 44-40 smokeless ammo in a rnd corner box with brown & black label having a cartridge on top. Ends of the paper band are marked “.44 WINCHESTER / SOFT POINT / SMOKELESS” and one side of the band pictures a Remington Model 14-1/2 pump action rifle. Box is open and filled with mixed head stamp ammunition. CONDITION: Rifle is extremely fine. Overall retains 98-99% crisp orig blue on bbl & magazine tube with fine spots of pinprick rust. Receiver & side plates retain about 97-98% crisp orig blue with tiny spots of flaked blue that is turned to patina. Lever, hammer & trigger retain most of their orig blue with some light surface rust & flaking. Buttplate retains 93-95% orig blue, turning a little plum, showing wear on heel & toe. Wood is sound with a few small nicks in the forearm finish and overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Appears to be new & unfired retaining virtually all of the orig finish on the bolt face. Box 1 ammunition is sealed & wrapped in plastic with a couple of minor chips in the label and some light soil. There is also a small ding in the bottom. Ammunition Box 2 has top label intact with the band showing minor losses, overall is a dark brown patina with light soil. Ammunition is moderately oxidized. 52527-13 JRL (12,500-15,000) C&R
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Session 1 1036.
RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED AND NICKEL PLATED WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 202440. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Unusual 1873 rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, combination front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Receiver is third type with integral dust cover rail and third type dust cover. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is without assembly number, top tang channel of buttstock is not numbered and inside toe of buttplate has the number “00”. Inside edges of buttplate have the name “BOB D.” in electric pencil. Receiver is engraved by L.D. Nimschke in what is probably no. 10 pattern which consists of the small round vignette of a standing bull elk surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns, one scroll of which terminates in Mr. Nimschke’s trademark flower blossom. Balance of the receiver has light scrolls with line borders. Right side is engraved in matching foliate arabesque patterns also including a large flower blossom. Engraving extends over top of receiver and dust cover, both sides of forend cap and buttplate tang. Bottom of receiver and carrier are engraved in mirror image arabesque patterns with the carrier also engraved “44 CAL”. These engraving patterns are identical to those pictured on pgs. 143 & 147 of the 1985 edition of The Winchester Book, Madis. All the metal surfaces were originally nickel finish. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle with oct bbl, plain trigger, $2 engraving, nickel finish and received in the warehouse March 13, 1886 and shipped March 17, 1886. Of the many Model 1873 rifles & carbines produced very few were engraved and extremely few had special plating. Ordinarily, when a Winchester arm was special ordered engraved it was also fitted with deluxe checkered wood. Likelihood is this rifle probably was ordered and used by a trick shot artist or as a special presentation. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine tube retain 95-96% orig nickel with some very fine pinprick spots on top flats of bbl. Receiver and sideplates retain traces of orig nickel, being mostly a gray patina. Hammer retains most of its orig nickel, and lever traces of nickel. Buttplate is a cleaned gray metal patina with scattered surface rust. Forearm has a tiny hairline in the top front edge and the buttstock a gouge on the bottom right edge, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of a fine restored varnish finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine, pitted in the grooves. 52246-1 (12,000-15,000)
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Session 1 1037.
RARE WINCHESTER EARLY FIRST MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 543. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, altered Rocky Mountain front sight with the blade made from a coin or piece of silverware. Rear sight is early short style with V-notch and checkered edges mounted backwards in the rear sight dovetail. Receiver is 1st type with mortised dust cover rails containing a 1st type dust cover with raised, checkered oval thumb print. Receiver has set trigger. Mounted with uncheckered slab sawed American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly number “244” with matching number in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter that identifies this firearm as a rifle with 24” oct bbl, set trigger, received in warehouse March 16, 1974 (sic should read 1874), shipped March 27, 1874. The Winchester ‘73 is arguably the gun that won the west along with the Colt Single Action Army revolver in the same caliber. This rifle, having been produced in 1878 was delivered at a time when the west was still wild with marauding hostile Indians, outlaws and other dangers on the American frontier. These rifles usually saw very hard service under adverse conditions in harsh weather, usually with little or no maintenance. They were the working mans tools and are rarely found today with high orig finish. This rifle is among the earliest ‘73s produced by Winchester with the “new” bbls. The first 500 or so Model ‘73 arms were produced with either left over 1866 bbls or were manufactured with the same rate of twist as the Model 1866. Winchester almost immediately began receiving complaints about the lack of accuracy with their new rifles. They discovered that the “new” center fire 44 cartridges with higher velocity and heavier bullets required a different rate of twist. Once that was accomplished, accuracy improved greatly. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain a lightly cleaned and artificially aged silver/brown patina with a few scattered tiny nicks. Receiver & side plates show about 25% orig blue, mostly on the frame with some artificial aging on the surface. Lever & hammer are silvered case colors. Forend cap is a mostly blue/brown patina and buttplate is a silver/gray patina. Wood is sound with nicks, dings and a few bruises and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with sharp rifling and moderate pitting. 52506-19 JRL (10,000-15,000)
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Session 1 1038.
RARE WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL FIRST TYPE 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 589. Cal. 44 WCF (4440). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4” rnd bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and early style short rear sight with V-notch and checkered edges. Receiver is 1st type with mortised 1st type dust cover that has raised checkered thumb print. Mounted with very highly figured, slab sawed, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate that has a trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “1” and an “R”. Matching number “1” is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum worksheet which identifies this firearm as a rifle with 24” bbl, received in the warehouse March 18, 1874 and shipped May 14, 1874 to order #1381. This worksheet also has the unusual notation “ASSM # R I - FRAME - WOOD - BUTTPLATE”. The Winchester ‘73 is arguably the gun that won the west along with the Colt Single Action Army revolver in the same caliber. This rifle, having been produced in 1878 was delivered at a time when the west was still wild with marauding hostile Indians, outlaws and other dangers on the American frontier. These rifles usually saw very hard service under adverse conditions in harsh weather, usually with little or no maintenance. They were the working mans tools and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Good, all matching. Bbl retains traces of orig blue around the front sight area, otherwise is a cleaned, light, gray patina. Magazine tube, possibly an old replacement retains 50-60% orig blue. Magazine plug is cross threaded in the muzzle end. Receiver retains about 60-65% thinned orig blue mixed with light patina. Right side plate retains 40-50% thin orig blue and the left side plate traces of blue under artificial aging. Lever & hammer are a dark patina as is the buttplate. Stock has a crack back of the top tang with a few nicks & dings, otherwise wood is sound with an old refinish. Top tang screw has been dressed. Mechanics are fine, strong sharp bore with good shine and scattered pitting. 5250620 (12,500-15,500)
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Session 1 1039.
SCARCE FIRST MODEL SECOND TYPE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 29166. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Special order case color hardened rifle with 24-1/4 oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and early style short semi-buckhorn, rear sight with checkered edges. Receiver is 1st type with mortised dust cover rails and 2nd type dust cover with impressed thumb print. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “337” with matching assembly number in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this firearm as a rifle with oct bbl, case hardened receiver, received in warehouse June 7, 1878 and shipped Sept. 12, 1878 to order # 13041. The Winchester ‘73 is arguably the gun that won the west along with the Colt Single Action Army revolver in the same caliber. This rifle, having been produced in 1878 was delivered at a time when the west was still wild with marauding hostile Indians, outlaws and other dangers on the American frontier. These rifles usually saw very hard service under adverse conditions in harsh weather, usually with little or no maintenance. They were the working mans tools and are rarely found today with high orig finish, especially case colors. Case colors are readily faded with exposure to the ultraviolet rays of sunshine and fade quickly to gray patina. Finding one of these early Winchesters with a high percentage of case colors is extremely rare. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 75-80% orig blue mixed with light surface etching and medium brown patina. Magazine tube retains blue in sheltered areas with the balance a plummy blue/brown patina with a couple of small scrapes. Receiver & side plates retain about 50% orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, mostly on left side. Right side is moderately to heavily faded and turning gray. Lever & hammer retain strong case colors on the sides turned silver on outer faces of lever and top edge of hammer. Forend cap retains about 25% strong case colors. Buttplate is a dark gray patina. Stock has a couple of hairlines in the wrist with light nicks & scratches over all the wood, which retains an added light finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with good shine and some scattered pitting. 52464-1 JRL (10,00015,000)
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Session 1 1040.
RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH COLOR CASE HARDENED FRAME AND FACTORY LETTER. SN 200482. Cal. .38 WCF (38-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4” octagon barrel, full magazine, blued Rocky Mountain front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Top flat of barrel has the Winchester & King’s patent dates and address with caliber marking over the chamber area. Receiver is small frame, 3rd type with integral dust cover rail containing a 3rd type dust cover. Top front of receiver has a step used only on those rifles and carbines of calibers smaller than .44. Mounted with very nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate that has a trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which lists this firearm as a rifle in .38 caliber with octagon barrel, plain trigger and color case hardened, received in the warehouse June 1, 1886 and shipped the same day with 19 other 1873s to order number 6836. Standard grade rifles were the working man’s tool and usually saw hard and continuous service under adverse conditions often with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today in original configuration or with high original finish, especially color case hardened examples. Case colors rapidly fade when exposed to the ultraviolet rays of sunshine. This rifle has a heavy coating of factory applied shellac over all the color case hardened parts which has preserved the colors. This cataloger cleaned a small area on the bottom of the receiver which exposed brilliant colors. PROVENANCE: The collection of Tim Zissler. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Barrel and magazine tube retain about 98% strong original blue with only faint sharp edge wear and a couple of very tiny scratches on the barrel. Receiver & side plates retain virtually all of their brilliant case colors under the aforementioned coating of shellac, showing light wear on the bottom front at the carry point. Lever and hammer retain brilliant case colors on the sides with the outer faces of lever showing wear on the loop. Forend cap retains about all of its original case colors, lightly to moderately faded. Buttplate retains virtually all of its original case colors moderately faded on the tang, strong and bright on the face. Stock has a couple of small bruises with another on the forearm and a few light scratches in the finish. Overall the wood retains nearly all of its piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore with a few spots of fine pitting. A scarce rifle which would be difficult to improve. 52463-9 JRL (10,000-15,000)
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Session 1 1041.
RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 DELUXE SMALL BORE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 186240. Cal. 22 SHORT. Rare small bore 1873 rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, Sporting front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is 3rd type, small bore with stepped receiver ring & integral dust cover rail with 3rd type dust cover. Mounted with 2-3X flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and fleur-de-lis insert, serpentine grip buttstock that has smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “573” “XX”, “22” and an “S”. Matching assembly no. is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside the buttplate. Extractor is 1-pc style and the bottom of the carrier is marked “22 CAL. SHORT”. The Model 1873 was produced in fairly large numbers (720,610) of which only 19,552 were chambered in caliber 22, both long & short cartridges in the period 1884-1904. This small bore rifle was produced with both 24” & 26” bbls, standard & deluxe with very few having been ordered at the extra expense of deluxe features. These small bore rifles were usually considered to be boy’s or ladies’ small game and plinking rifles and usually saw very hard service often with little or no maintenance. Given that the small diameter bore, and the lack of commensurate sized cleaning equipment along with the highly corrosive ammunition of that day, very few survive today with any orig finish and with a strong orig bore. Accompanied by a letter from the buffalo Bill historical center and derived from the original company records indicating that this Winchester Model 1873 was shipped August 11 1885 cal, 22 with octagon barrel. Was returned November 28 by Jason Kerr & Kerr and changed to .22 Long ,Octagon Barrel Plain trigger , Plain Wood Pistol grip checkered stock shotgun butt and casehardened. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube are mostly a dark plummy blue patina showing sharp edge wear with a couple small dings on the bbl. Receiver, sideplates & dust cover are a mottled silver/brown patina. Lever & hammer are matching dark patina with the lever showing fine pitting. Stock has a couple of small grain checks, otherwise wood is sound showing moderate diamond point wear on the checkering that may have been freshened and overall retains a fine restored oil finish. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Inner magazine tube is orig and in fine condition. 52679-2 JRL (8,000-12,000)
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Session 1 1042.
RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL 1873 SECOND TYPE LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH EXTRA HEAVY BARREL AND FACTORY LETTER. SN 31282. Cal 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with rare special order 28” extra heavy oct bbl that measures almost 1” across the flats at the muzzle. It has full magazine with sporting front sight and early style short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Receiver is 1st type with 2nd type mortised dust cover that has impressed, checkered oval thumb print. Mounted with straight grain uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “593” with matching number in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this firearm as a rifle, with heavy 28” oct bbl, and set trigger. Received in the warehouse Nov. 5, 1878 and shipped 3 days later to order #13091. The Winchester ‘73 is arguably the gun that won the west along with the Colt Single Action Army revolver in the same caliber. This rifle, having been produced in 1878 was delivered at a time when the west was still wild with marauding hostile Indians, outlaws and other dangers on the American frontier. These rifles usually saw very hard service under adverse conditions in harsh weather, usually with little or no maintenance. They were the working mans tools and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Extra length bbls are in and of themselves quite rare as are heavy bbls in the Model 1873 and finding an extra length heavy bbl rifle that letters is an extreme rarity. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching. No orig finish remains with the metal a light gray cleaned metal patina with a ding on left side of receiver and numerous small nicks around the ejection port. Forearm has a crack at the left side of bbl channel and another on the right side, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of an old restored finish. Dust cover sticks when fully retracted, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong sharp bore, dark with moderate pitting. Dust cover may be a replacement. 52506-22 JRL (8,000-15,000)
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Session 1 1043.
SCARCE WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL 1873 SECOND TYPE LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 15222. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and 1873 marked rifle ladder rear sight. Receiver is first type with mortised dust cover rails containing a second type dust cover with impressed thumb print. Receiver has single set trigger. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “406” with matching number in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Bottom of the stock & forend cap have factory sling swivels. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this firearm as a rifle with oct bbl, set trigger, sporting leaf sight, swivels, received in warehouse May 24, 1876 and shipped the same day to order #5640. The Winchester ‘73 is arguably the gun that won the west along with the Colt Single Action Army revolver in the same caliber. This rifle, having been produced in 1878 was delivered at a time when the west was still wild with marauding hostile Indians, outlaws and other dangers on the American frontier. These rifles usually saw very hard service under adverse conditions in harsh weather, usually with little or no maintenance. They were the working mans tools and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain a smooth, artificially aged plummy brown patina with only sharp edge wear. Receiver & side plates retain traces of strong blue in sheltered areas with the balance an artificially aged plummy blue/brown patina. Dust cover retains about 95% strong orig blue. Lever & hammer are a light artificially aged patina. Wood is sound and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are crisp, strong sharp bore with fine pitting and a few spots of moderate pitting. 52506-1 JRL (6,500-9,500)
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Session 1 1044.
RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL 1873 SECOND TYPE LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH 28” BARREL WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 19631. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with rare 28” rnd bbl, full magazine, altered half nickel front sight and short style semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Receiver is 1st type with mortised dust cover rails containing a second type dust cover with impressed checkered oval thumb print. Top tang is marked 1873. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “2268” with matching number in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this firearm as a rifle, with 28” bbl and plain trigger, received in the warehouse Aug. 21, 1877 and shipped May 8, 1878 to order #1178. Standard bbl length for the Model 1873 rifle was 24” with shorter or longer lengths available on special order in 2” increments to 36”. Very few were produced in the longer increments and of those most were in the smaller calibers. The Winchester ‘73 is arguably the gun that won the west along with the Colt Single Action Army revolver in the same caliber. This rifle, having been produced in 1878 was delivered at a time when the west was still wild with marauding hostile Indians, outlaws and other dangers on the American frontier. These rifles usually saw very hard service under adverse conditions in harsh weather, usually with little or no maintenance. They were the working mans tools and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching. Bbl retains traces of orig blue, mostly in the sheltered area between bbl & magazine tube with the balance a blue/gray patina. Magazine tube also retains traces of orig blue in the sheltered areas being mostly a blue/brown patina on the radius. Receiver retains 25-30% orig blue with the loss areas mostly flaked to a light patina, but shows wear around the front carry point and on the side plates. Lever & hammer retain faded case colors, turned silver on outer faces. Buttplate is a mottled silver/gray patina. Wood is sound with nicks & scratches and a couple of gouges on the buttstock and overall retains about 75-80% orig finish on the buttstock and about 40-50% on the forearm with the balance hand worn patina. Dust cover does not fully retract on lever opening, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 525069 JRL (6,000-10,000)
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Session 1 1045.
EARLY 2nd MODEL 1873 WINCHESTER LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 41726. Cal. .44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4� oct bbl, full mag, half nickle front sight, early style short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges and a thick base tang sight with spiral knurled barrel and fine checkered thumb screw. Receiver is 2nd type with attached dust cover rail and a 3rd type dust cover with a single-set trigger. Mounted with extra finish, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. This rifle was produced about 1880 when the west was still very wild with marauding Indians, outlaws and other natural dangers abounding. In that era any repeating firearm was in great demand but most especially the model 1873 Winchester. These arms most often saw hard & continuous serves under extreme circumstances usually from the back of a horse or in a wagon box. They are rarely found today in high orig finish & configuration as found here. PROVENANCE: The collection of Tim Zissler. CONDITION: Extremely fine, one of the finest 2nd model 1873 rifles extant today. Bbl retains 97-98% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear. Mag tube retains about 99% crisp orig blue, and the forend cap about 97-98% bright orig blue. Receiver and side plates retain about 95-96% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear some minor thinning around the bottom edge and a small patch of surface rust just forward of the lever slot. Lever & hammer retain brilliant case colors turned a little dark on outer face of loop. Buttplate retains virtually all of its orig case colors, brilliant on the tang, bright on the face showing wear only on the heel and toe. Wood is sound with a small scrape on the buttstock and overall retains a lightly waxed finish. Mechanics are crisp. brilliant shiny bore, shows little evidence of ever having been loaded or fired, retaining nearly all its orig blue on the bolt face. 5246318 JRL (6,000-9,000)
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1047. FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 288426. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4� oct bbl, full magazine, altered half nickel front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Receiver is small caliber, 3rd type with step in the top front and integral dust cover rail with 3rd type dust cover. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap, containing a 4-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. This rifle was produced in about 1889 when a rifle such as this was an everyday working mans tool. They most often saw hard service under extreme circumstances usually with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 95-96% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear and some thinning over the chamber area at the carry point. Receiver & side plates retain 70-75% glossy orig blue with sharp edge wear, turning silver over the top & bottom edges and thinning on the right front flat at the carry point. Both sides of receiver have some light candy-striping. Hammer retains strong case colors, turned silver on spur. Lever retains faded case colors on the sides, turned silver on outer faces. Forend cap & buttplate are gray patina. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches with the buttstock showing about 65-70% orig finish, and the forearm a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Cleaning rod is a dark brown patina. 52404-9 JRL (5,000-7,000) 73
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1046. EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SMOOTHBORE LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 295916. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4� oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is small frame, 3rd type with stepped receiver ring and integral dust cover rail & 3rd type dust cover. Mounted with a replacement, highly figured, custom pistol grip buttstock that has a rosewood grip cap & crescent buttplate without trap. Forearm is orig and shows very nice figure. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 32 smoothbore, with oct bbl and plain trigger, received in the warehouse May 14, 1889 and shipped the next day. Order number not indicated. The lower tang was apparently for a straight stock rifle and was bent just above the lever latch to accommodate the custom pistol grip stock. This rifle was produced in about 1889 and in all probability was ordered by a trick-shot artist or wild-west showman. There is a remote possibility that it may have been ordered as a garden pest gun. The vast majority of smoothbore Winchesters examined by this cataloger have been in caliber 44 which leaves one to believe the small bore center fire smooth bore rifles are quite rare. CONDITION: Fair to good. Traces of orig finish remain in most sheltered areas with the bbl & magazine tube an artificially aged plummy brown patina over scattered pitting. Forend cap is matching patina. Receiver retains traces of orig blue in the most sheltered areas being mostly a smooth, even, plummy blue/brown patina. Hammer retains silvered case colors and the lever an artificially aged brown patina. Forearm has a crack on each side of the bbl channel at the forend cap, otherwise wood is sound and overall retains a fine custom restored finish. Barrel slightly loose in the frame. Mechanics are fine, bright bore with good shine and scattered pitting. 52692-2 JRL (5,000-8,000)
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1048. RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 TRAPPER SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH 17” BARREL WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 92704. Cal. 44 WCF (4440). Very early standard grade 3rd Model 1873 carbine with 17” bbl, full magazine, standard pedestal front sight with brass blade and 2-position 1866-style rear sight. Receiver is small frame type with stepped front ring and integral dust cover rail with 3rd type dust cover. Left side of receiver has a staple and ring. Mounted with replacement uncheckered, strait grain American walnut butt stock that has carbine butt plate with trap. Forearm is 7-7/8” long and appears to be orig to this carbine. Bbl address was nearly obliterated during a restoration process. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this carbine with 17” bbl, received in warehouse June 6, 1882 and shipped June 20, 1882 to order no. 32434. The majority of the production of these short barrelled carbines were shipped to Central and South America where they saw extensive hard service under very extreme conditions, usually with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today in orig configuration or high orig finish. CONDITION: Fair, no orig finish remains being an overall cleaned and artificially aged metal patina. Bbl shows pitting by the forearm channel with other scattered spots elsewhere. Forearm has a long crack emanating from a deep gouge near the receiver and is missing a sliver from each front top edge and overall retains a dark hand-worn patina. The replacement butt stock has several dings and light gouges and shows an old oil finish. Butt plate tang appears to have been repaired with file marks showing. Mechanics are a little balky otherwise they are functional. Worn dark bore with visible rifling. 51935-4 JRL (4,500-7,500)
1049. WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 380822. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine with 20” bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight & 1873 marked carbine ladder rear sight. Top of the bbl, between the rear sight and forearm band, is marked with the 2-line Winchester & King’s patent address and also has caliber marking over the chamber area. Left side of the bbl & adjacent on the receiver has small British proofs. Left side of receiver is mounted with a staple & ring. Receiver is 3rd type with integral dust cover rail containing a 3rd type dust cover. Mounted with uncheckered, slab-sawed American walnut with straight stock that has carbine buttplate with trap. This rifle is produced about 1891 when business was still being conducted from the back of a horse, buggy or wagon and carbines were the most popular long arm on the American frontier. Those rifles & carbines were usually in use on a daily basis in extremes of weather & wear and are rarely found today in orig configuration with any orig finish. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains about 80-85% orig finish, turning a little plummy with a ding & light pitting around the muzzle. Magazine tube is mostly a blue/brown patina with scattered surface discoloration. Receiver & sideplates retain about 60-70% thin orig blue, turned plummy brown over the top & bottom edges. Hammer retains faded case colors, turned brown on the spur. Lever retains traces of case colors in sheltered areas, turned blue/brown elsewhere. Buttplate is a mottled silver/brown patina. Wood has a few scattered dings with a gouge on the forearm and a couple small gouges on the wrist and left side of the buttstock with another in the comb and overall contains a lightly added finish. Mechanics are fine, strong sharp bore with good shine and scattered light pitting. 52665-2 (6,000-8,000)
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1051. EARLY FIRST MODEL WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 3458. Cal. 44 WCF. 20” bbl. Full mag with front sight integral with magazine band. Non adjustable folding leaf rear sight with 300 yard portion of front leaf removed. Early style action without stepped front ring. Mortised thumb print dust cover with two screws above cover and saddle ring on left side. Walnut forearm and straight grip stock with steel carbine buttplate. Cody Firearms Museum letter confirms type as carbine, further listing date received and shipped from warehouse as April 10, 1875, order no. 2979. CONDITION: Fair condition rifle with functional mechanics. Dark pitted bore has worn rifling. Metal shows cleaned gray appearance with scattered spots of pitting, surface corrosion and series of dents at bottom of lifter. Top of bbl has polished spot behind rear sight and has weak markings. Wood has age darkened, heavily weathered appearance. Forearm shows warpage and chips along bbl channel with full length glued crack across right side extending to tip. Stock has crack along left side of wrist with plug type repairs. 51935-7 DS (2,500-3,500)
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1050. WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 375193. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard carbine with 20” bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight & 1873 marked carbine ladder rear sight. Top of bbl has the Winchester & King’s patent 2-line address with caliber marking over the chamber area. Receiver is 3rd type with integral dust cover rail and 3rd type dust cover. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Bottom front edge of receiver has vise marks on each side. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate with trap containing a 3-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this carbine in caliber 44, received in the warehouse February 25, 1891 and shipped next day to order no. 1173. This carbine was produced at a time when business and ordinary work were conducted from the back of a horse or wagon box and carrying a firearm as an everyday working tool was a way of life. Firearms of that era usually saw very hard frontier service under harsh weather conditions often with little or no maintenance. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains strong blue in sheltered areas with about 90% finish, overall turning plummy brown over the top. There are a series of small nicks by the forearm band from someone removing the band. Magazine tube retains strong blue in the sheltered areas, being mostly a blue/gray patina with areas of fine surface rust. Receiver retains 30-35% orig blue in sheltered areas, stronger on left side with the loss areas showing wear & flaking, turning brown over the top & bottom edges. Buttplate retains about 50-60% orig case colors, strong & bright on the tang. Stock has light nicks, dings & scratches and a hairline in the forearm, otherwise the wood is sound and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some very fine orange peel pitting. Cleaning rod is fine. 52601-2 JRL (4,000-6,500)
Session 1 1052.
EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER FACTORY ENGRAVED MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 24685. Cal. 50-95 Express. Fabulous deluxe ‘76 rifle with 26” rnd bbl with full matted top, button magazine, express front sight & early style, short semi-buckhorn rear sight with platinum line & V-notch. Receiver is 2nd type, color case hardened with attached dust cover rail and 3rd type dust cover marked on the top “WINCHESTER EXPRESS / .50 CAL. 95 GRS.”. Bottom of the carrier is marked “50-95”. Mounted with 2-3 X shell grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm & fleur-de-lis insert, serpentine grip buttstock that has full checkered hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “410”, “XXX” & an “S”. Matching assembly no. is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Rifle has what was probably $2.00 or $2.50 engraving which consists of fine foliate arabesque patterns on each side & rear edge of the hammer, each side of the forend cap and each side of the lever. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this firearm as a rifle in Express caliber with 26” matted rnd bbl, plain trigger, half magazine, checkered stock with shotgun butt & rubber buttplate, case hardened and “Engraved and etc”. Received in warehouse Sept. 9, 1882 and shipped Sept. 12, 1882 to order #34086. It was shipped again Oct. 8, 1895 to order #21424. There is no record of it having been returned, leaving one to
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speculate that this may have been an exhibition rifle. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl retains 96-98% strong orig blue with a couple of minor scratches & rubs and slight muzzle end wear. Matting is crisp & clean. Receiver retains about 95% orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, lightly faded elsewhere and turned silver on bottom front edge at the carry point. Hammer retains virtually all of its bright case colors and the lever shows case colors turned dark which matches the forend cap. Dust cover retains about 88-90% bright orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn to a light patina. Stock has a couple small gouges with light nicks & scratches, wood is sound and retains about 98% crisp, orig piano varnish finish with the checkering showing only light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of fine pitting. Altogether an extremely rare ‘76 with high orig condition. 52466-1 JRL (40,000-65,000)
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Session 1 1053.
EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 OPEN TOP RIFLE WITH 3-DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER AND FACTORY LETTER. SN 590. Cal. 45-75. 28” rnd bbl, full magazine, full blue finish. Straight grain American walnut stocks with crescent buttplate. Bbl shows 2-line Winchester address rolled in front of rear sight. Standard sights for this model. Receiver is of the rare open top variety. Upper tang is marked “MODEL 1876” without finials. SN is hand engraved on the lower tang behind the lever latch. Elevator is unmarked. Lever is of the 2nd Type with a pin inserted in the lever to depress the trigger block. Steel buttplate is of the 1st Type with a thick toe. There is a 5-pc steel cleaning rod in the butt compartment. Accompanying this rifle is a Cody Firearms Museum letter confirming features and showing shipment on November 24, 1877 to Order Number 10535. Winchester 76’s with these early features are extremely rare and desirable to collectors and are seldom found in very good condition. CONDITION: Fine for this model. Bbl shows a smooth mottled plum/brown patina overall with a generous amount of blue in protected areas and very little roughness or erosion. Bbl marking is sharp and clear. Sights are very good. Rear sight shows considerable blue finish. Magazine tube is also a smooth mottled blue/brown patina with traces of blue in protected areas and some very slight roughness at the mid-point in front of the forend. Bore is frosty with some stains and strong rifling. Receiver retains 50-60% of the bright blue finish with the balance drifting into a pleasing plum/brown especially at the carry point. Bright blue is evident in protected areas, especially under the lever and around the hammer. There is a small dent on the right sideplate behind the loading gate. Tang markings are sharp. SN engraving is unmolested. Hammer is a deep plum/brown patina with a generous traces of case color showing on both sides. Stocks are very good, full sized and show handling marks overall commensurate with the age of the rifle. Forend has some slight dents on left side. Stocks show a very light coat of varnish that was applied many years ago. Buttplate is a mottled silver/grey patina with some erosion at the heel and toe. Buttplate screws show considerable blue. Forend cap shows generous traces of orig blue with some staining and slight roughness. Mechanics are crisp. This is an opportunity for an advanced Winchester collector to obtain an extremely rare Winchester open top Model 1876 rifle in far above average condition for this model. These rifles are rarely seen in the condition that is exhibited by this very fine example. 52303-2 TEP (20,000-30,000)
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Session 1 1054.
SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 63035. Cal. 45-75. Beautiful special order ‘76 with 27-7/8” heavyweight oct bbl that measures 15/16” across the flats, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight, no rear seat for a bbl sight & a “76” marked thin base Vernier tang sight with 3” staff. Receiver is 3rd type with integral dust cover rail & 3rd type dust cover. Receiver also has single-set trigger and is color case hardened. Top flat of bbl has the standard 2-line Winchester & King’s patent markings with caliber marking over the chamber area. Carrier is caliber marked. Mounted with 2-3X uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate that has a trap. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly no. “677” & “XXX”. Matching assembly no. is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. This rifle is most unusual with its uncheckered deluxe wood, that was obviously special ordered. The heavyweight bbl is also a very unusual feature on the Model 1876. Given the 28” bbl and full magazine which when fully loaded would have been extremely heavy with the weight balanced toward the muzzle. A most unusual rifle. This rifle was produced in about 1888, well after the introduction of the more successful Model 1886 which chambered more powerful cartridges and was a departure from the toggle link system utilized in the 1876. By the time this rifle was produced the 1876 was near its end of production with only about another 835 arms produced over the next 10 years. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% strong blue, beginning to thin with purple overtones. Receiver & sideplates retain about 20-25% orig case colors, strong in the most sheltered areas, turning mottled silver elsewhere. Hammer retains strong case colors, turned silver on the spur. Lever retains strong case colors on the sides, turned to silver/ gray on the outer faces. Buttplate & forend cap are gray patina. Stock has a chip in the top left edge at the wrist, otherwise wood is sound with the buttstock showing light nicks & scratches and retains about 95% orig piano varnish finish. Forearm retains about 75% orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Shows very little use. 52665-3 JRL (15,000-25,000)
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Session 1 1055.
FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 “BIG 50” LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 20409. Cal. 50-95. Standard grade rifle with 26” rnd bbl, full magazine, slightly altered half nickel front sight and 1873-style, short, semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Top of bbl, forward of rear sight has the 2-line Winchester and King’s 2-line address with chamber area marked “50-CAL.”. Receiver is 2nd type with attached dust cover rail containing a 3rd type dust cover which is marked “WINCHESTER EXPRESS / 50 CAL. 95 GRS”. Bottom of carrier is marked “50-95”. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate that has a trap containing an orig 5-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with assembly no. 394 with matching assembly number in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Bottom of stock and forend cap have factory sling swivels. This rifle was produced about 1881 at a time when the West was still wild with marauding Indians and carrying a rifle was an everyday working tool. These big 50 rifles were very effective hunting arms, especially for the larger wild game of North America, Canada and Alaska, up to and including the great bears of Alaska and the Arctic. Many of these rifles in the big 50 cal. were also used extensively in Africa against the big game over there. Standard grade rifles, such as found here were a working man’s tool and usually saw hard and continuous service. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain 95-97% strong orig blue with a nick on the bbl and magazine tube and a couple of spots of surface discoloration. Receiver and sideplates retain 80-85% orig blue with most of the losses on the sideplates and bottom front edges, which have turned to a light patina. Remainder of receiver shows very bright blue in sheltered areas. Hammer retains brilliant case colors, lightly faded on right side. Lever retains strong but faded case colors on left side and in protected areas, being a brown patina elsewhere. Forend cap retains about 85% orig blue and buttplate about 60%. Stock has a long bruise at the left heel with the wood overall showing light scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, shows very little use. 52609-1 (14,000-21,000)
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Session 1 1056.
FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH CONNECTION TO MONTANA TERRITORY WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 27959. Cal.45-75. Standard Grade 3rd model rifle with 28” oct bbl, full magazine, altered Rocky Mountain front sight with replacement blade and 1876 marked rifle ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate that has a trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this firearm as a rifle with oct bbl and plain trigger received in the warehouse Sept 28, 1882 and shipped March 24, 1883 with 9 other Model 1876 arms to order no. 3268. Also accompanied by a Montana Territorial Warrant (invoice) made out to R.B. Molesworth in the amount of $8 for “killing one bear”. Additionally accompanied by a letter of research dated May 12, 2006 over the signature of Waddy Colvert, Firearms Researcher of Cody, WY, addressed to Mr. John Hawk of Cody, WY. The letter states that Mr. Colvert’s research disclosed that R.B. Molesworth (1806-1890) was Sir Robert B. Molesworth who had been knighted by Queen Victoria and had been a judge in Montana Territory 1856-1886. Cosigner states that this is the rifle Judge Molesworth used to kill the bear for which he was paid the princely sum of $8.00. Standard Grade rifles were the working man’s tools of that era and most often saw hard service under extreme adverse conditions usually in a saddle scabbard or a wagon box frequently with little or no maintenance. Rifles of that era are rarely found today with high orig finish or in fact any orig finish. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl and magazine do retain about 90% orig blue turning slightly plum color with only sharp edge wear. Receiver and side plates retain 60-65% thin orig blue with the balance blue/grey patina, turned silver on the bottom front at the carry point. Hammer retains about 70% faded case colors and the lever traces of case colors being mostly a silver grey patina. Wood is sound with a few nicks and scratches and a couple of dings with the buttstock showing about 40% orig finish and the balance of the wood a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 52506-5 JRL (12,000-16,000)
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Session 1 1057.
RARE FIRST MODEL OPEN TOP WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 1831. Cal. 45-75. Standard grade carbine with 22” bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight & 1866-style 2-position flip rear sight graduated 100, 300 & 500 yards. Receiver is 1st type open top without dust cover and left side has a stud & ring. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with full length forearm that has steel nose-cap and single band with straight stock and carbine/musket buttplate without trap. Extractor is original with low rounded top. There are nearly 64,000 Model ‘76 rifles, carbines & muskets produced 1876-1998. Probably fewer than 3,000 were shipped in open top configuration and of those very few were carbines making this a very rare ‘76. When the ‘76 model was introduced at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition it was the first big bore repeating firearm available to the American market. Those early rifles & carbines were in great demand for the great westward expansion of Manifest Destiny. They usually saw hard and continuous service on the American frontier and, of the few 1st type carbines known today extremely few are found with high orig finish. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains strong blue in sheltered areas being a blue/brown patina over the top and around the muzzle. Receiver & sideplates retain about 60% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas fading to plummy brown elsewhere. Wood is sound with usual handling and use nicks & scratches and shows a pleasing hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. These Open Top Saddle Ring Carbines are rare and highly sought after by collectors. 52609-6 (10,000-15,000)
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Session 1 1058.
EXTREMELY RARE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC RAILROAD MARKED SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 63131. Cal. 45-60. Standard grade carbine with 22” rnd bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and carbine ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yds. Top of bbl has standard 2-line Winchester & King’s address and patent dates roll marking forward of the rear sight and cal. marking over chamber area. Left side of bbl, below the middle band is marked “A&P 7”. This marking is believed to be for the famed “Atlantic and Pacific” Railroad which was incorporated in 1866 and remains to this day under the BNSF Railway. Receiver has a stud & ring in the left side. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with full length forearm that has metal cap and one band with straight stock and carbine/musket buttplate without trap. This carbine was produced in about 1888 near the end of production of the Model 1876. There were only a few hundred more 1876 marked arms produced before production of this model completely ceased in 1898. These carbines were in great demand on the American frontier where they usually saw hard and continuous service, often under harsh & extreme circumstances, frequently with little or no maintenance. Carbines were especially desirable for ease of handling from a horse,or railcar, and as such were a daily use working tool. This is an extremely rare gun with a most interesting railroad connection which could be further researched. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 93-95% orig blue turning slightly plum with one area of light, cleaned surface rust. Receiver and sideplates retain about 80-85% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas, turning plum elsewhere, showing sharp edge wear and candy striping to both front side flats. Bottom front of receiver has turned brown and has a deep scratch which continues back toward the lever. Hammer retains bright case colors, turned silver on the spur. Lever retains traces of case colors in the most sheltered areas, being a mottled silver/brown patina elsewhere. Buttplate shows traces of silvered case colors, being mostly a mottled brown patina. Wood is sound with a scratch above the band retaining spring in the forearm and a couple of small gouges on comb of buttstock with normal light handling and storage nicks and scratches. Wood retains nearly all of its original finish with some finish added for preservation. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 52609-3 (7,000-11,000)
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Session 1 1059.
RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 SADDLE RING CARBINE SOLD TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT WITH FACTORY LETTER AND MARKED “GOVERNORS GUARD” ON THE COMB. SN 44472. Cal. 45-75. Standard Grade carbine with 22” rnd bbl barleycorn front sight & 1,000 meter Spanish rear sight, graduated 1 to 5 on left side of base and 2 to 10 on the standing leaf. Receiver is 3rd type with integral dust cover rail & 3rd type dust cover. Receiver has a stud and ring in the left side. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate without trap and full length forearm that has a special blued steel nose-cap with one band secured by a spring keeper. Buttplate is without trap, however the buttstock has the cleaning rod recess under the buttplate and it contains as small piece of paper with handwritten name and address “Leland B. Griswold, 239 N.Pinerst St., Milwaukee, WIS, Jan 4, 1944, Winchester 1876 carbine #44472.”. Comb of the buttstock just forward of the buttplate tang has very worn, barely visible letters stamped into the wood that are only visible under strong light in the right circumstance. The letters appear to be “GOV GA 31”. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this firearm as a carbine, received in the warehouse April 8, 1885 and shipped the same day with 399 other arms to order no. 19819. There is a notation in the letter “Please see the attached research regarding Royal Canadian Mounted Police carbines.” That information is attached and contains a brief history of the Governor General’s Body Guard which was a militia unit organized under the Militia Act of 1793 that mandated that all healthy male citizens ages 16-60 yrs were required to serve. After the British Army completely left Canada in 1870, the Canadian Govt raised a small regular force and reorganized the militia cavalry into regiments. It was apparently during this time that the Canadian govt ordered the model 1876 carbine to arm the North West Mounted Police as well as the militia cavalry units. This carbine was part of a 399 gun shipment ordered on April 3, 1885. These carbines saw hard frontier service especially during the Riel Rebellion & later patrolling the Canada/U.S. borders and remained in service until 1914. Few of these carbines survive today in orig configuration with orig finish. After their lengthy service with the Canadian Militia they were sold as surplus. Also accompanied by an orig 3-piece brass & steel cleaning rod. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 96-97% strong restored blue. Receiver and sideplates retain about 80-85% thinning orig blue with sharp edge wear, turning silver brown around the carry point on the bottom front. Hammer retains strong case colors turned dark on top edge. Lever retains what appears to be about 70% of a blue finish. Wood is sound with common use nicks, dings and scratches & shows most of a lightly restored finish. Mechanics are crisp. Worn, dark bore with moderate pitting. Cleaning rod is fine. 52506-7 (15,000-25,000)
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Session 1 1060.
SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 OPEN TOP SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH ENGLISH PROOFS AND FACTORY LETTER. SN 2838. Cal. 45-75. Standard Grade carbine with 22” rnd bbl that has Metford style rifling, barleycorn front sight and 1866 style 2-position flip rear sight graduated 100, 300 & 500 yds. Bbl has standard Winchester and King’s patent roll marking with British proofs on the top left over the chamber area and a corresponding proof mark on the receiver ring. Receiver is 1st type, open top without provision for a dust cover. Left side of frame has a stud & ring. Left sideplate is hand engraved “LONDON ARMOURY / JAS. KERR & CO. / 54, KING WILLIAM ST. E.C.”. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with full length forearm that has special blued steel nose cap and one bbl band secured with a spring keeper. Buttstock has a straight grip with carbine buttplate without trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. 1563 with matching assembly no. inside toe of buttplate. Top tang channel of buttstock has matching SN “2838” to this carbine. Very few 1876 carbines were produced in the open top configuration and many of those were later returned to the factory to have a rail and dust cover added. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this firearm as a carbine, received in the warehouse March 19, 1878 and shipped July 10, 1878 to order no. l2311 with four other 1876 arms (probably also carbines). Additionally accompanied by copies of pages of the Winchester ledger book which lists this carbine along with the SN’s of those other four 1876 arms, which are 2836, 2837, 2839 & 2840. CONDITION: Very good, all matching as noted above. Bbl retains about 50% orig blue mixed with fine surface etching. Receiver and side plates also retain about 50% thin orig blue with most of the losses from flaking, showing light sharp edge wear, turning plummy brown over the top and bottom edges. Bbl legend and side plate engraving are sharp and clear. Hammer retains strong case colors, turned dark on top edge. Lever retains dark case colors on the sides turned dark on outer faces. Wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches and retains most of an old lightly added finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 52506-3 JRL (10,000-12,000)
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Session 1 1061.
SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE ISSUED SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 44181. Cal. 45-75. Standard carbine with 22” rnd bbl, barleycorn front sight and what is probably a replacement civilian ladder carbine/musket rear sight. Bbl has standard Winchester & King’s patent 2-line address with the area over the chamber marked “CAL. / 45-75”. Receiver is 3rd type with integral dust cover rail containing a 3rd type dust cover and has is a stud & ring in the left side. Carrier is marked “45-75”. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with full length forearm that has special blued steel nosecap and a single band secured with a spring keeper. Buttstock has a straight grip with carbine buttplate without trap. Right side of buttstock is marked with a Northwest Mounted Police “N.W.M.P. Cartouche” in a half circle. Bottom of stock, below the lower tang has the faint stamping “APP 139” which stands for Alberta Provincial Police. In 1916 the N.W.M.P. loaned the Edmunton Reserve Militia 710 Winchester carbines for training purposes. In January 1919 the Alberta Provincial Police purchased these carbines to arm their police and militia. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this firearm as a carbine, received in the warehouse March 28, 1885 & shipped the same day to order no. 19589. Also accompanying are copies of research records which shows that order no. 19589 was for 150 carbines which included this serial number. Additionally accompanying is a copy of page 123 “taken out of Lewis Yearout book on 1876 NWMP” which is a listing of 115 carbines by SN which were reported on an inventory of Model 1876’s assigned to H-Division of the N.W.M.P. This division was assigned to Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory during the gold-rush period. The list of 1876 carbines shown on p. 186 of Arms & Accoutrements of the Mounted Police, Clancher, lists this carbine by SN as having been part of a shipment of 150 Winchester carbines shipped from New Haven to Winnipeg on March 28, 1885. After the British Army completely left Canada in 1870, the Canadian Govt raised a small regular force and reorganized the militia cavalry into regiments. It was apparently during this period that the Canadian govt ordered the model 1876 carbine to arm the North West Mounted Police as well as the militia cavalry units. These carbines saw hard frontier service, especially during the Riel Rebellion and as part of the forces assigned to the Yukon Territory during the gold-rush and later patrolling the Canada/U.S. borders & remained in service until 1914. Few of these carbines survive today in orig configuration with orig finish. After their lengthy service with the Canadian Militia they were sold as surplus. Accompanied by an orig 3-piece brass & steel cleaning rod. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains blue in the most sheltered areas being mostly a silver gray patina with a few nicks and dings. Receiver and sideplates retain about 20-25% thin orig blue in sheltered areas with the left sideplate showing artificial aging. Bottom and top edges of receiver are a blue gray patina. Hammer retains faded case colors, stronger on left side and rear edge. Lever retains traces of case colors, being mostly a mottled silver brown patina. Forearm has two or three gouges about midpoint otherwise wood is sound with a cleaned, hand-worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong sharp bore with some shine & very fine pitting. Cleaning rod is fine. 52506-6 JRL (8,500-15,000)
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Session 1 1062.
BEAUTIFUL SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 13457. Cal. .45-60. Standard grade rifle with 28” rnd bbl, special order button mag, half nickel front sight and 1876 marked sporting leaf ladder rear sight. Bbl has usual 2-line Winchester & King’s address with caliber marking over the chamber area. Receiver is 2nd type with attached dust cover rail and 3rd type dust cover. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “35” and “S”. Top tang channel of buttstock has matching assembly number which is also found inside toe of buttplate. Buttstock does not have the cleaning rod recess under the buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this firearm as a rifle in caliber 45-60 with rnd bbl, plain trigger, 1/2 mag and shotgun butt, received in the warehouse January 18, 1881 and shipped 3 days later to order number 23811 1/2. Firearms of this era were an everyday working tool and usually saw extensive hard service under very adverse conditions often with little maintenance and are rarely found today in orig configuration or high orig finish. PROVENANCE: The collection of Tim Zissler. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 98% crisp orig blue with a couple of tiny nicks and 3 or 4 small scratches. Receiver retains about 95% glossy orig blue with some light candy striping on both sides, a few scratches on right side plate and a series of light surface mars on left side plate. Lever & hammer retain strong case colors, turned dark on top edge of hammer and moderately faded on outer faces of lever. Buttplate retains 60-70% thin orig blue. Wood is sound with 3 or 4 small bruises on the buttstock and overall retains a lightly waxed finish. Mechanics are crisp. Very bright shiny bore. 52463-8 JRL (10,000-15,000)
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Session 1 1063.
SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 10912. Cal. 45-60. This 1880 produced ‘76 rifle has 28” oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw and rifle ladder rear sight that appears to be a reproduction. Top flat of bbl has standard 2-line address & patent information with caliber marking over the chamber area. Receiver is 2nd type with attached dust cover rail and 3rd type dust cover. Top tang is mounted with an orig 76 marked, thin base vernier tang sight with 3” staff. The tang, under the sight, has an extra hole apparently for a sight with shorter base. Mounted with 2-3X American walnut with early style checkered forearm and fleur-de-lis insert grip with crescent buttplate that has trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “985” and “XX”. Matching assembly no. is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. This rifle was produced at a time when the west was still very wild with frequent encounters with hostile Indians. Firearms of that day most often saw hard service under extreme adverse conditions and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Given that the cost of this deluxe rifle would have likely precluded the common cowboy or farmer from such a purchase, it is likely that it belonged to a wealthier person or someone in law enforcement. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 85% blue with scattered spots of surface rust and faint sharp edge wear. Magazine tube retains about 80% blue with a few scrapes in the finish and scattered spots of surface rust. Receiver retains faded case colors in sheltered areas, having mostly turned to silver patina. Lever & hammer also retain faded case colors. Wood is sound with numerous small nicks & scratches and retains most of a fine factory finish.A small amount of additional finish has been added to wood and appears to be period.Checkering shows moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore with visible rifling and 2 rings toward the muzzle that do not show on the outside. Tang sight appears to be new old stock. 52324-2 (13,500-15,500)
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Session 1 1064.
RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 WITH EXTRA HEAVY BARREL WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 52836. Cal. 40-60. Standard Grade rifle with special order 26” extra heavy oct bbl with full magazine, altered Rocky Mountain front sight and a later replacement Winchester semi-buck horn rear sight. Muzzle of the bbl measures 1” across the flats. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate that has a trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter that lists this firearm as a rifle in cal 40-60 with 26” extra heavy oct bbl and set trigger, received in the warehouse July 2, 1886 and shipped July 8, 1886 to order no. 6937. This rifle was probably ordered by a western big game hunter who anticipated doing lots of continuous shooting. The extra heavy bbl provided muzzle stability and reduced recoil while dissipating the heat of repeated firing without warping & losing accuracy. Firearms of the 1880’s era usually saw hard and continuous service in generally inclement weather in harsh circumstances, often with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today in orig configuration with any orig finish. CONDITION: Good. Bbbl and magazine tube show no orig finish remaining being an overall cleaned gray metal patina with a few minor nicks and scatters spots of surface rust. Receiver shows traces of orig blue around the side plates and in the most sheltered areas with the balance a cleaned metal patina and light surface pitting. Lever and hammer show traces of silvered case colors. Forearm has a repaired splinter in the right bbl channel otherwise wood is sound with a fine, recently restored finish. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bore wit good rifling and moderate pitting. A very rare rifle that saw hard frontier service. 52506-8 JRL (6,000-10,000)
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Session 1 1065.
SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 SPECIAL ORDER BIG 50 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 26416. Cal. 50-95 Express. Standard Grade rifle with 21-3/4” rnd bbl (standard length for this caliber was 26”), full magazine, half nickel front sight and 1876 marked sporting leaf rear sight. Receiver is 3rd type with milled dust cover rail containing a 3rd type dust cover that is marked “WINCHESTER EXPRESS / .50 CAL. 95 GRS.”. Cal marking “50-CAL” is over the chamber area of the bbl and bottom of carrier is marked “50-95”. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate that has a trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “1505” with matching assembly no. in top tang channel of butt stock and inside toe buttplate. Given that the front sight is centered at 1” from the muzzle and the magazine band is centered at 3-3/4” from the muzzle indicates, almost certainly that the bbl was cut at the factory and the sight and magazine band relocated to factory standards. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this firearm as a rifle in Express cal with rnd bbl and plain trigger received in the warehouse September 11, 1882 and shipped December 4, 1882 to order no. 1352. Given the lengthy time this rifle remained in the warehouse one could speculate that it was during that time the bbl and magazine were reduced in length. This rifle was produced in 1882 at a time when the West was still wild with marauding hostile Indians and numerous outlaws to contend with, and subsistence hunting was a way of life. This rifle would have been ideally suited for about anything. The large express caliber was certainly capable of taking any North American big game and would have been a very effective self defense arm. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching, bbl cut as noted. Bbl and magazine retain 92-94% thin orig Winchester type blue turning a little plum. Receiver retains strong blue around the side plates with the balance a blue brown patina. Side plates have been cleaned and artificially aged. Hammer retains moderately faded case colors and the lever dark case colors on the sideturn brown on outerfaces. Buttplate is a gray patina. Stock has a couple of small bruises otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of a lightly restored finish. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bore with good shine and scattered pitting. 52506-4 JRL (6,000-10,000)
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Session 1 1066.
RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 BIG 50 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 109314. Cal. 50 EX (50-110). Fine deluxe ‘86 Big Bore with 26” oct bbl, button magazine, half nickel front sight with screw & semibuckhorn rear sight. Top flat of bbl has the later type 2-line Winchester address with “50 EX.” caliber marking over the chamber area. Receiver, lever, hammer & forend cap are professionally restored case colors. Mounted with very highly figured 2-3X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock that has smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “1049”, “XX” & an “S”, with matching assembly no. in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. Bottom of buttstock & forend cap are mounted with factory sling eyes. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Records Office worksheet which identifies this rifle in caliber 50-110 with oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock with shotgun butt, oil finish, half magazine, received in warehouse May 9 1896 and shipped same day to order #16287.This rifle was produced in 1896 and was likely a prized hunting rifle. The 50 Express cartridge was certainly capable of taking any North American big game including the major bears of Alaska and the Arctic. They were very popular in the North woods, the Rocky Mountain region, Canada & Alaska and usually saw very hard service. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Research document confirming the rifle’s configuration and being shipped on May 9, 1896 on order #16287. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Overall retains about 95% crisp finish with bright Winchester blue & case colors, except for the buttplate which is cleaned gray metal patina. Wood retains virtually all of its fine oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. 52665-4 (20,000-25,000)
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Session 1 1067.
SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 80554. Cal. 40-82. Fine special order ‘86 with 26” oct to rnd bbl, 2/3 (5-shot) magazine, altered sporting front sight and V-notch flat top rear sight that is probably an old replacement. Receiver is color case hardened. Mounted with very highly figured, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and black insert serpentine grip buttstock that has Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “815”, “XXX” & “R B”. Matching assembly no. is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. This rifle was produced in about 1893 and was probably the prized hunting rifle of a wealthy person or as a special presentation, possibly someone in law enforcement. Firearms of that era usually saw extensive hard service under adverse conditions often with little maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear and some minor freckling on the octagonal area over the forearm. Receiver retains about 75-80% orig case colors, stronger on left side and in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere, having turned silver on the bottom with some spots of what appears to be blood pitting. Hammer retains strong case colors, turned dark on the spur. Lever retains bright case colors on the sides, turned silver on outer faces. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of its bright, orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 52665-5 JRL (17,500-20,000)
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1069. SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 99579. Cal. 45-90. Fine deluxe ‘86 with 26” oct to rnd bbl, 2/3 magazine, Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight & a replacement semi-buckhorn rear sight that has fine pitting. Receiver is color case hardened. Mounted with very highly figured, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm & black insert serpentine grip buttstock that has Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “565”, “XXX”. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 45-90 with 1/2 oct bbl, 1/2 magazine, 5 cartridges, plain trigger and checkered pistol grip stock with shotgun butt, rubber butt, received in the warehouse April 24, 1895 and shipped the same day to order no. 10735. The Model 1886, especially in this caliber was extremely popular in the North woods of America, the Rocky Mountains, Canada & Alaska. It was capable of taking the largest wild game, including moose, elk, grizzly bears & brown bears. Very often these rifles were hard used and rarely show orig finish. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear and a couple small nicks. Receiver retains about 30-40% smoky case colors, stronger back of loading gate with the balance turned silver. Hammer retains faded case colors, turned silver on the spur. Lever & forend cap retain traces of case colors. Bottom tang shows bright case colors. Wood has light handling & storage, nicks & scratches with a gouge on the comb and overall retains most of the orig varnish on the buttstock and about 80% on the forearm showing wear at the carry point. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 52601-1 JRL (12,500-17,500) ESA
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1068. FINE DELUXE 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 70258. Cal. 38-56. Beautiful deluxe ‘86 with 26” oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman sporting front sight with bead missing and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Top flat of bbl has standard 2-line Winchester address with caliber marking over the chamber area. Top tang is marked “MODEL 1886”. Mounted with very nicely figured, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and black insert, serpentine grip buttstock and crescent buttplate without trap. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly no. “355” & “XX”. Matching assembly no. is also found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. Bottom of forearm, at the receiver has the hand carved date “1893”. This rifle was produced in the 1892-1893 period and was probably someones prized hunting rifle. Firearms of that era most often saw hard service, frequently under harsh conditions, sometimes with little or no maintenance. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 95% strong orig blue, showing only sharp edge wear, a couple of small scratches & dings with some minor thinning on bottom of magazine tube. Receiver retains about 70% orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere and turned silver on the belly. Belly of the receiver still shows most of the “2nd coat lines”. Top & bottom tangs retain strong case colors. Hammer retains bright case colors, turned silver on the spur. Lever retains lightly to moderately faded case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, turning silver on outer faces. Buttplate & forend cap have mostly turned silver with smoky colors showing through. Wood is sound with some heat pimpling on the right side of buttstock with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of its strong, orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. 52404-8 JRL (15,000-20,000)
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1070. RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 BIG 50 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 88081. Cal. 50-100-450. Standard grade rifle with 26” oct bbl, full magazine, silver-bead sporting front sight and platinum line 3-leaf Express rear sight. Receiver is color case hardened and has close-coupled, double-set triggers. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. This rifle was produced in about 1894 long after the major buffalo herds had ceased to exist. These big 50 rifles were sought after as hunting arms, especially in the north woods, the Rocky Mountain region, Canada & Alaska for North America’s big game, up to and including the great bears of Alaska & the Arctic. They were also favored by hunters for African big game. This rifle is somewhat unusual with its crescent buttplate. Most of the big 50 rifles were fitted with shotgun butts because of the massive recoil. Shooting a big 50 with crescent buttplate has been related to a religious experience, frequently compelling the shooter to take the Lord’s name in vain. This rifle is a recent “attic find”. CONDITION: About fine. This rifle was virtually a new gun when it went into storage. Currently it shows about 99% of its orig factory blue on the bbl & magazine tube with areas of fine blood pitting about mid-point. Receiver retains brilliant case colors on the sides, lightly faded on the top edge and heavily faded on the bottom with 1 of the “2nd lacquer lines” still visible. Receiver also has a few spots of pitting. Hammer retains about 95% bright case colors and the lever about 40% bright case colors with the balance turned brown. Buttplate shows about 70-75% bright case colors with a spot of rust on the heel. Stock has a couple of tiny hairline grain checks, otherwise wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains about 98% orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. May be completely unfired having heavy factory type grease inside the receiver and shows no evidence on the loading gate of ever having been loaded. 52621-1 (12,500-17,500)
1071. SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 150674. Cal. 40-65. Standard grade carbine with 22” bbl, full magazine, square base front sight & 2000 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Top of the bbl has the standard late 2-line address with caliber marking and the “WP” proof over the chamber area. Receiver ring also has the “WP” proof. Left side of receiver has a stud & ring. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate. This carbine was built in about 1911 and was very likely someone’s hunting rifle, although the western frontier was still not completely settled and carbines such as this most often were carried in a saddle scabbard or wagon box working the open range. They most often were exposed to harsh elements frequently with little or no maintenance. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain most of their original blued finish. Receiver retains about 95-97% bright orig blue, showing sharp edge wear and a few light scratches. Hammer retains about 60% orig blue and the lever about 90%. Forearm band shows about 60% orig blue and the buttplate about 85-90%. Wood is sound and retains virtually all of its original finish, perhaps with some finish added for preservation. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pin-prick pitting. 52609-2 (10,000-15,000)
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1073. *VERY RARE WINCHESTER DELUXE EXTRA LIGHTWEIGHT LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 129131. Cal. 45-70. Very rare rifle with 22” extra light tapered rnd bbl, full magazine, ramp mounted Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight and flat top rear sight. Mounted with about 2-X American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock that has Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “238”, “XX” and an “R”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 45-70, extra light 22” rnd bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock with rubber shotgun buttplate & oil finish, Winchester high velocity sights and full magazine, received in the warehouse March 30, 1905 and shipped the next day to order # 5930. These lightweight rifles were extremely popular as hunting arms, especially in the North Woods, the Rocky Mountain region, Canada and Alaska and in the 45-70 caliber is certainly capable of taking any North American big game up to and including the great bears of Alaska and the Arctic. This rifle was obviously someone’s prized hunting gun. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 95% strong orig blue with several spots of blood pitting on left side of magazine tube toward muzzle end and on the front sight. Receiver retains 93-95% glossy orig blue with a series of small scratches on both sides and sharp edge wear. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors, fading on the spur. Lever retains bright case colors on the sides, faded to silver on the outer faces. Buttstock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with usual light nicks, dings and scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Very bright shiny bore. 52404-3 (9,000-12,000) C&R; ESA 95
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1072. RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH 30” BARREL. SN 60689. Cal. 45-90. Standard grade rifle with 30” oct bbl, full magazine, replacement front sight with screw & brass blade and replacement semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver and attached metal parts are color case hardened. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. This rifle was produced in about 1891 when business was still being conducted from the back of a horse or wagon and firearms of that era were daily use working tools and are rarely found today with orig finish. This rifle with its extra length special order bbl, was undoubtedly a prized hunting rifle. CONDITION: Good, overall retains a completely restored finish with about 99% blue on the bbl & magazine tube. Receiver, lever, hammer, forend cap & buttplate retain a restored color case hardened finish. Wood has a few minor nicks & scratches and shows an amateur-style restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 52665-11 JRL (10,000-12,000)
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1074. *WINCHESTER 1886 DELUXE LIGHT WEIGHT LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 128970. Cal. 45-70. 22� tapered rnd bbl. Lyman pedestal mounted bead front sight with Winchester flat top V notch elevator adjustable sporting rear sight. Half length mag. Blue finish with case colored hammer and lever. Forearm and pistol grip stock are XX grade fancy black walnut with style H factory checkering, hard rubber grip cap and hard rubber shotgun style buttplate. Inside lower tang is marked with assembly No. 210 followed by XX stock grade. Top tang stock channel is marked with matching 210. Accompanied by Cody Firearms Museum record check confirming configuration and further stating shipped 8/15/1904, order no. 224457. PROVENANCE: Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Very good orig condition with fine mechanics. Bright bore with strong rifling. 85-90% orig blue with spots of light pitting along top and lower edges of receiver. Hammer and lever have bright case colors on sides. Orig wood finish shows scattered scratches and marks with small spots of wear. 52170-35 DS (8,000-12,000) C&R
1075. FINE SPECIAL ORDERED CASE COLORED WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 48030. Cal. 45-70. Standard grade rifle with scarce special order 28� oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and 1886 marked ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight grip and crescent buttplate. This rifle was produced about 1890 in an era where business was still being conducted from the back of a horse or wagon and a rifle was a daily working tool. Standard grade rifles were affordable by the average working man and usually were exposed daily to extreme harsh conditions, often with little maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains 90-92% strong orig blue showing sharp edge and muzzle end wear with a few minor nicks & scratches. Magazine tube retains 88-90% blue turning a little plum on the outer radius. Receiver retains about 60% fading case colors, a little stronger in sheltered areas, having turned silver over the top & bottom edges. Hammer retains strong case colors on the sides, turned silver on the spur. Lever retains strong case colors in the most sheltered areas, being mostly faded to silver. Stock has a grain check in the right side which aligns with the recess under the buttplate. Forearm has a ding on the right side bbl channel with a few nicks & scratches elsewhere on the wood with the buttstock retaining about 80% orig finish and the forearm a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 52665-13 JRL (7,500-8,500)
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1077. *SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 EXTRA LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 149159. Cal. 4570. Standard grade rifle with 22” rapid taper extra lightweight bbl, half magazine, takedown with low pedestal mounted Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight and flat top rear sight. Left side of bbl, by the rear sight is marked “NICKEL STEEL” and the caliber marking is on left side over the chamber area. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. These lightweight big bore rifles were extremely popular in the North woods, the Rocky Mountain region, Canada & Alaska as big game rifles capable of taking the largest North American big game. This rifle was produced about 1910 and undoubtedly was someones prized hunting rifle. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 95-96% strong orig blue with some chemical spotting just forward of the rear sight. Magazine tube & cap retain about 98% orig blue. Takedown extension retains about 80% strong orig blue with the balance flaked to a light patina. Receiver retains 50-60% strong orig blue with the loss areas a light patina. Lever & hammer retain most of their orig, faded case colors. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. Shows very little use. 52404-6 JRL (7,000-10,000) C&R; ESA
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1076. SCARCE FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 1991. Cal 40-82. Standard grade rifle with 26” rnd bbl, full magazine, ivory bead sporting front sight & sesmi-buckhorn rear sight that has been filed flat. Receiver is color case hardened. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which verifies this rifle in caliber 40-82, with round bbl and plain trigger, received in warehouse Dec. 6, 1886 and shipped Jan. 14, 1887 to order #14623. This rifle was produced in 1886 when Big Bore repeating rifles were in great demand on the American frontier, both as hunting arms & self defense weapons. They were very popular also with law enforcement & outlaws. These early guns usually saw very hard service and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 85-88% orig blue turning a little dull & thin on the upper half with one area of fine surface etching. Magazine tube retains about 95% orig blue. Receiver retains about 70-75% orig case colors, strong & bright on the sides, faded to silver on top & bottom. Hammer retains strong case colors, turned brown on the spur. Lever retains traces of case colors, being mostly a mottled silver/brown patina. Buttplate & forend cap retain smoky case colors turning silver. Stock has a deep scratch on left side of comb with a series of small scratches & bruises on left side of wrist and other light nicks & scratches. Buttstock retains about 85-88% strong orig finish and the forearm about 25% showing wear over the carry point. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some fine pitting in the grooves. 52498-1 (7,000-9,000) ESA
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1078. *WINCHESTER 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 126847. Cal. 45-70. 22” tapered rnd bbl. Pedestal mounted Lyman No. 4 ivory bead hunting front sight with filler and rear dovetail. Blued action with case colored hammer and lever is factory equipped with Lyman No. 38 “Climbin Lyman” receiver sight. Half length mag with takedown lever. Forearm and pistol grip stock of oil finished XX black walnut. Stock features include style H factory checkering, hard rubber grip cap, and hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Inside lower tang is marked “633XXR”. Top tang channel of stock is marked “20”. Cody Firearms Museum record check confirms configuration of rifle including Lyman sight, with a ship date of 12/11/1902. PROVENANCE: Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very good orig condition retaining over 80% orig blue showing light scratches and small dents on receiver. Sides of hammer and lever show some fading case colors. Unsanded wood shows light wear with scattered handling marks. Mechanics are fine. Bore is bright. 52170-34 DS (5,000-8,000) C&R; ESA
1079. SCARCE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE RESTORED BY TURNBULL RESTORATIONS. SN 63645. Cal 50 EX (50-110). Beautiful, deluxe ‘86 carbine with 22” bbl, full magazine, square base front sight and platinum line 3-leaf Express rear sight. Bbl has 2-line Winchester name & address with caliber marking over the chamber area. Top tang is marked “MODEL 1886”. Receiver, lever, hammer & buttplate are beautifully color case hardened with fine Winchester style colors. Mounted with replacement, about 3X flame & shell grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and black insert, serpentine grip buttstock with carbine buttplate. Buttstock is without the cleaning rod recess under the buttplate as is normally found even on those buttstocks that have buttplates without trap. Stock & buttplate screws are also color case hardened. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “427” & “XXX”. Matching assembly no. is also found inside top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. Lower tang appears to have a welded repair through the SN area with a SN having been pantograph reapplied. Altogether a fine restored carbine. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains about 99% custom Turnbull blue & the magazine tube 97-98% custom blue turning a little plum. Receiver retains most of its fine Winchester-style case colors, brilliant on the sides, faded on top & bottom edges. Lever & hammer retain most of their bright custom case colors, a little faded on the trigger loop. Top and bottom tang & buttplate retain brilliant case colors. Wood is sound with a series of small scratches on right side of buttstock, showing a little wear on the forearm at the receiver and some dulling on the wrist, otherwise retains virtually all of its fine custom finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 52404-5 JRL (7,000-8,000)
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1081. *FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH SLING AND FACTORY LETTER. SN 145579. Cal. 33 WCF. Beautiful deluxe rifle with 24” tapered rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown with pedestal mounted Lyman ivory bead front sight and slightly altered semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with about 2X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm & capped pistol grip stock that has Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Bottom of the stock & forend cap have factory sling eyes with orig hooks and an orig Winchester double roller buckle leather sling. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “775” & “XX”. Matching assembly no. is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 33 with rnd bbl, plain trigger, half magazine, shotgun butt with rubber buttplate, sling & swivel, received in warehouse August 22, 1911 and shipped same day to order # 320608. This rifle was produced in 1911 and would most like have been a prized hunting rifle. This powerful caliber was very popular in the North woods, the Rocky Mountain region, Canada & Alaska and was certainly capable of taking the largest North American big game up to and including the great bears of Alaska and the Arctic. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with one small area of light surface rust. Magazine tube & takedown cap retain about 96-98% strong orig blue. The takedown extension retains about 90-92% orig blue and the receiver about 88-90% strong, glossy orig blue with sharp edge wear and a small cleaned area on the top right edge. Right front side of the receiver has a series of light scratches, probably from the sling buckle. There is also a small dent in the front edge of the loading gate opening. Hammer retains bright case colors, turned gray on the spur. Lever retains strong case colors on the sides and in sheltered areas, turned silver/brown on the outer faces. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains about 96-97% strong orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 52404-1 JRL (6,500-7,500) C&R; ESA
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1080. EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 19596. Cal. 40-82. Standard grade rifle with 26” oct bbl, full magazine, slightly altered half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Top flat of bbl has the standard 2-line Winchester name & address with caliber marking over the chamber area. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Receiver is color case hardened. This rifle was produced in about 1888 when the west was still very wild, with hostile Indians, marauding outlaws and other dangers associated with that era. That was a time when a rifle was a daily use tool and they usually saw hard service often with little or no maintenance. Color case hardened examples of these rifles rarely retain any orig colors. Exposure to the ultraviolet rays of sunlight rapidly faded the colors, turning them silver.With factory letter indicating shipped August 22, 1888 rifle, cal, 40/82 Octagon BBl with plain trigger. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear and a few scattered pin-pricks of surface rust. Magazine tube retains about 50-60% orig blue with the balance turned to a plummy blue/brown. Receiver retains 60-65% orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, mostly on the right side, with the left side, fading toward the front. Receiver ring shows faded case colors, and the bottom of the receiver has turned silver. Hammer retains bright case colors, turned silver on spur. Lever retains bright case colors on the sides, turning to silver/brown on the outer faces. Forend cap retains faded case colors, and the buttplate is a mottled silver/ brown. Wood has a few minor nicks & scratches with a dark stain on left side of forearm, otherwise wood is sound and retains about 90% bright orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. 52665-10 (6,500-8,500)
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1082. *SCARCE END OF PRODUCTION WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH 4 PAGE GEORGE MADIS LETTER. SN 159992. Cal. 33 WCF. Fine deluxe Model ‘86 with 24” tapered lightweight rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown, ramp mounted Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight and slot blank in the rear seat and Lyman 56 receiver sight with target knobs. Mounted with 2-3X flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock that has Winchester embossed hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood has the assembly no. “121” with matching assembly no. on front tennon of buttstock. According to The Winchester Book, Madis there were a total of 159,994 Model 1886 rifles produced by Winchester 1886-1932 when the last 221 rifles were assembled. This rifle is only 2 numbers from the very last Model 1886 produced and may be the highest numbered rifle known. According to the referenced publication, by 1922 when production of the 1886 ceased , SN’s for the Model 1886 had reached 159,337. In the ensuing 10 years there were 657 more rifles assembled from remaining parts with the last 221 guns produced in 1932. Model 1886 rifles in this caliber were very popular with North woods hunters, throughout the Rocky Mountain region, Canada & Alaska. This extremely powerful cartridge was capable of taking any North American big game up to and including the great brown & polar bears.Accompanied by an outstanding and very detailed 4 page letter from noted Winchester authority George Madis. This 4 page document is very detailed about all the markings and the rifles great rarity due to its many special features. Madis also states that this rifle by production records is only 2 number from the very last 1886 ever produced.Also stated by Madis is the superior condition and amount of special order features would make this a great addition to any Winchester collection Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue as does the magazine tube, both of which show muzzle end wear. The takedown extension is mostly a gray patina. Receiver retains about 80% strong orig blue, thin over the top & bottom edges, turning gray on the bottom front. Hammer retains most of its orig blue showing light wear on the right side and face. Lever retains about 80% orig blue turning plummy brown. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of a restored oil finish on the buttstock and most of its orig oil finish on the forearm. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 52665-8 JRL (6,500-9,500) C&R; ESA
1083. *BEAUTIFUL AND SCARCE DELUXE MODEL 1886 LIGHT WEIGHT TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 147850. Cal. 45-70. Beautiful deluxe Winchester with 22” tapered lightweight rnd bbl, half magazine, take down with pedestal mounted combination front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured flame & shell grain American walnut that has H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock with Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly no. “885” and “XX” along with an “R”. Matching assembly no. is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. This rifle was produced in about 1909 during a very low production year with only 914 Model ‘86 rifles produced. This almost certainly was someones prized north woods hunting rifle. These rifles were extremely popular in the Rocky Mountain Region and the woodlands of the Northeast, Canada & Alaska. The 45-70 is certainly capable of taking about any North American big game. CONDITION: Fine, matching as noted. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% crisp orig blue with the take down tip flaked to about 60% blue. Forend cap retains about 60-65% blue with losses flaked to light patina. Receiver retains about 50% orig blue with a few light scratches and sharp edge wear. The major loss areas are flaked to a light patina. The take down extension is flaked to a gray patina. Lever & hammer retain faded case colors on the sides, turned silver on outer faces. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. Shows very little use. 52404-4 JRL (6,500-7,500) C&R Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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1085. PRESENTATION WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 TO COLORADO INDIVIDUAL. SN 115080. Cal. 45-70. Standard grade rifle with 26” oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw and unmarked, early style 1,000-yd rifle ladder rear sight. Receiver is color case hardened. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut, straight stock & crescent buttplate. Left side of buttstock is inlaid with a 1-7/8” x 1-7/16” oval aluminum plaque which is engraved with the inscription “Sam Barnes / Loveland / Colo”. The plaque has a light zig-zag border with the vignette of a small bird perched on foliage. In the top 1/3 of the plaque are 2 rectangular cut-outs whose purpose could not be determined. Undoubtedly this was Mr. Barnes personal protection & hunting rifle or possibly he could have been in law enforcement. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 90-92% orig blue, showing sharp edge wear with a few scratches. Magazine tube retains 88-90% thinning orig blue with a couple of small nicks & dings. Receiver retains about 60-70% orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere, turned silver over top & bottom edges. Hammer retains bright case colors, turned silver on the spur. Lever retains faded case colors in sheltered areas, strong inside the trigger loop, faded to silver elsewhere. Forend cap & buttplate have silvered out. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and a couple of bruises and retains about 65-70% orig finish on the buttstock and traces of finish on the forearm with the balance a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 52665-14 JRL (5,000-7,500) 101
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1084. *SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 129023. Cal 33 WCF. Fine lightweight rifle with 24” tapered rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown, with pedestal mounted Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight with series 22 style rear sight and a Marbles spring loaded tang sight. Mounted with very beautiful, center crotch, flame grain, H-style checkered American walnut with straight stock & Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with assembly number “222” and “XX” with an “RF”. Matching assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 33 with rnd bbl, plain trigger, half magazine, takedown, shotgun rubber buttplate received in warehouse Nov. 13, 1903 and not shipped until Jan. 13, 1904 to order #219326. This must have been one of the first 33 caliber rifles produced. Letter also indicates returned & repaired Feb. 1, 1908 and reiterates the identifying information with addition of “easy pull”. It was reshipped Oct. 5, 1910 to order #230464. The shotgun butt is mentioned in both entries but straight stock is not mentioned at all, however there is little doubt that this is the orig wood. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very fine,all matching. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with a few minor scratches & a small spot or two of rust. Receiver retains 70-75% strong orig blue with edge wear & about half of bottom turned silver. Wood is sound with forearm showing moderate wear & retaining about 70% orig piano varnish finish. Buttstock shows moderate wear to checkering with minor nicks & dings and retains most of its orig piano varnish finish with some heat crazing to surface. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 52404-2 JRL (5,000-7,000) C&R; ESA
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1086. DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 84148. Cal. 45-90. Fine deluxe rifle with 26” oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman combination tang sight. Receiver is color case hardened and has single set trigger. Mounted with about 2X flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm & black insert, serpentine grip buttstock that has smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Left rear side of forearm is crudely carved with the initials “P. J. D.”Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “894”, an “S” and an “X”. Left side of upper tang, under the wood is also marked with the matching assembly no. which is also found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. This rifle was produced in about 1894 and was likely someones prized hunting rifle. This caliber was certainly capable of taking any North American big game up to and including the great bears of Alaska and the Arctic. They usually saw fairly hard service and are rarely found with high orig finish, especially those with color case hardened features. The ultraviolet rays of sunshine rapidly fades these colors, turning them to silver. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Good, all matching. Bbl retains about 80% orig blue with moderate pitting on the top flat with scattered spots of pitting on the top left flat. Magazine tube retains about 90-92% dull orig blue. Receiver shows 15-20% faded case colors with the balance turned silver. Top of the receiver ring & top of the bolt are also finely pitted. Lever & hammer show traces of faded case colors, stronger on the hammer. Buttplate & forend cap are gray patina. Stock has a hairline right side of wrist, otherwise wood is sound with usual handling & storage nicks & scratches and overall retains about 85-90% orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 524047 JRL (4,500-5,500) ESA
1087. *LATE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 159957. Cal. 33 WCF. Standard grade rifle with 24” tapered, lightweight rnd bbl, 2/3 magazine, takedown with ramp mounted Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight & slot blank in rear seat. Receiver is mounted with a Lyman Model-56 sight with hunting knobs. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, about 2X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with straight stock & Winchester embossed hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Bottom of the stock & forend cap have non-factory sling swivels with a leather sling. This rifle was produced between 1922-1932 with the “cleanup” of remaining parts when the company assembled the last 657 guns. The final 221 guns were assembled in 1932. This very powerful cartridge was very popular in the North woods, the Rocky Mountain region, Canada & Alaska. It was capable of taking any of the largest wild game including the great bears of Alaska and the Arctic. Those arms usually saw hard service under extreme conditions. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 95-97% strong orig blue with the takedown extension a blue/gray patina. Receiver retains about 95% strong orig blue showing sharp edge wear and some minor thinning on the top right edge. Lever & hammer retain most of their orig blue. Wood is sound and shows a fine restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Sling is fine showing some dryness. 52665-9 JRL (4,000-5,000) C&R; ESA Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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1089. WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 85756. Cal. 40-65. Standard grade rifle with 26” rnd bbl, full magazine, Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Receiver is color case hardened. This rifle was produced about 1894 at a time when the daily use of a rifle was common place for hunting & self protection. Firearms of that era are rarely found today with high orig finish, especially those with color case hardening. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 93-95% strong orig blue, turning a little plummy brown on the muzzle end of the magazine tube. The receiver retains about 35-40% fading case colors, strong in sheltered areas, turned gray on the bottom with faded colors over the top. Hammer retains bright case colors, turned silver on the spur. Lever retains colors in sheltered areas, mostly turned brown. Buttplate & forend cap retain faded colors. Stock has a hairline crack back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound and shows most of a high gloss refinish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. 52665-12 JRL (3,500-5,000) ESA
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1088. *1886 WINCHESTER 45-70 OCTAGON RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 130517. Cal. 45-70. Manufactured in 1903, octagon barrel caliber 45-70 with full magazine, blue receiver with case color hammer and lever, and 2-pc walnut stocks with crescent butt. 23” oct bbl with Watson sporting front sight and D.W. King sporting rear sight. Traditional 2-line Winchester address on top bbl flat with “45-70” cal. marking at rear bbl on top flat. Blue receiver with tang marked “-Model 1886-”. 2-pc straight grain walnut stocks with standard forend cap and crescent butt. Factory letter included indicating rifle was returned to the factory in 1908. Consignor’s notes state that the gun was sent back to the factory for shortening of the barrel. CONDITION: Good as having been modified. Oct bbl and magazine tube have been shortened to a length of 23”. Minor finish loss on corners of bbl flats with thinning of finish towards muzzle with balance turning plum. Magazine tube with replacement magazine guide have been finished in a plum brown finish. Forend cap has had a 1/8” sling swivel stud brazed into place. Receiver retains approximately one-third of its bright factory blue with thinning on bottom of receiver, as well as finish loss on high points of upper edges of receiver with upper tang having been worn silver. Balance of finish on receiver has turned somewhat plum with silvering at high points. Crescent butt is brown overall. Case colored hammer and lever have traces of case color in protected areas with balance having turned silver. Buttstock having been sanded and refinished at some previous point and having evidence of a fracture in the upper wrist area that has been repaired and is quite stable. Wood loss is evident along upper tang on left side and at confluence of stock with receiver on right. Bore has strong rifling with small areas of darkness in grooves. Mechanics are crisp and tight. 52154-14 (3,500-5,500) C&R
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1090. SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 3958. Cal. 45-90. Fine deluxe rifle with 26” replacement oct bbl, button magazine, half nickel front sight with screw, flat top V-notch rear sight & Lyman combination tang sight. Bottom flat of the bbl, above the forend cap has a tiny screw for an undetermined purpose. Mounted with about 2-3X flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm & black insert serpentine grip buttstock that has crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “2792” & “XX”. Matching assembly no. is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Buttplate tang screw is a replacement. Top flat of bbl is marked with the very late 2-line address “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN CONN. U S A” with 2-patent dates. Caliber marking is on the top left flat over the chamber area and top flat along with the receiver ring have the Winchester “W P” proof, signifying that this rifle was returned for work at the factory after about 1905. It was probably at this time that the bbl was replaced and the wood refinished. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 98% orig factory blue. Receiver shows about 15-20% faded case colors with the balance turned silver. Left side of receiver has a large area of fine pitting. Lever & hammer are blued replacements, again probably at the time it was returned to the factory. Wood is sound and shows about all of a restored oil finish and freshened checkering. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Would make an outstanding Cowboy Action shooter. 52665-6 JRL (3,000-5,000)
1091. WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SMOOTH BORE LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH BROWNING BROTHERS MARK ON BARREL. SN 18449. Cal. 45-90. Standard grade rifle with 26” oct bbl, smooth bore, full magazine, altered front sight and a replacement King rear sight. The replacement rear sight is lower than the original which necessitated lowering the front sight and also caused the owner to cut a small groove in the top of the receiver ring to permit a sight line. The bore measures .458” at the muzzle indicating that it was probably bored out after leaving the factory. Top flat of bbl is marked with the 2-line Winchester address and is also marked “BROWNING BROS, OGDEN U.T.” between the rear sight & bbl address. John Browning was the world’s most prolific firearms inventor who designed many of the Winchester rifles including this one. He and his brother maintained a manufacturing facility and sporting goods store in Ogden, UT and were distributors for Winchester Arms. Most of the arms sold by Browning Brothers saw extreme hard use on the American frontier and are rarely found today in any condition. Those few rifles that come to market usually have little or no finish. CONDITION: Fair. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas being an overall mottled silver/brown patina with wrench marks on the bbl over the chamber area. Receiver, lever & hammer retain traces of silvered case colors, being mostly an overall dark brown patina with a series of what are probably vise marks on the front raised area of the receiver. Wood is sound with numerous nicks, dings & scratches with gouges on the buttstock and another on the forearm and overall shows very hard wear with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. 52699-3 JRL (2,000-3,000)
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1093. *SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 92 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. SN 931493. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Standard grade rifle with scarce, special order 20” rnd bbl, 2/3rds magazine, Sheard gold bead front sight and late style semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with 8-3/8” shortrifle forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. This rifle is pictured on page 369 of The Winchester Book, Madis. Although the Model 92 was produced in fairly large numbers, special order features such as found on this rifle are quite rare, especially shorter than standard or longer than standard bbls. Special order short rifles with carbine length bbls had very little advantage, if any over a carbine and the extra cost would have been difficult to justify for the average working man. Small bore rifles such as this were usually not considered big game rifles and were generally relegated to small game or garden pest shooting for use by boys and ladies. As such they usually saw hard service, often with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with much orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 99% crisp, orig blue with a few small spots of old dried oil. Receiver retains about 70% glossy, orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn to a medium patina. Lever and hammer retain most of their strong orig blue. Top tang is a flaked medium patina. Buttplate and forend cap are also flaked to patina. Wood is sound with a few scattered, very light handling and storage marks with one small chemical spot on the forearm and overall retains virtually all of its orig factory oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 52634-12 JRL (6,500-8,500) C&R
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1092. RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 146331. Cal. 25-20. Beautiful deluxe ‘92 with 24-1/4” rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown with Lyman ivory bead hunting front and semi-buckhorn rear sights. Mounted with very nicely figured, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock that has crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “10429” & “XX”. Rear face of buttstock, under the buttplate is marked with the matching assembly no., “92” and a “T”. Inside toe of buttplate is also marked with matching assembly number. This rifle was produced in about 1897 and was likely someones prized hunting rifle. Rifles of these small calibers were most usually regarded as boys or ladies, small game or garden guns and usually saw very hard service, often with little or no maintenance. Few of these fine little rifles survive today. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue with a few fine freckles of surface rust and a series of scratches on bottom of bbl from takedown lever. Magazine tube also retains about 95% orig blue with the cap a gray patina. Takedown extension retains traces of blue, being mostly a gray/ brown patina. Receiver retains 70-75% orig blue, thin and turning brown over the top & bottom edges. Hammer retains dark case colors and the lever bright case colors in sheltered areas on the sides, turned silver elsewhere with light surface etching. Buttplate is silvered case colors. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches with the buttstock showing 92-93% piano varnish finish and the forearm about 85% with wear at the carry point. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 52665-7 JRL (10,000-12,500) ESA
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1094. *WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 999435. Cal. 25-20 WCF. Standard grade carbine with 20” bbl, full magazine with rifle style band, square base front sight and 2000 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. This 1930 produced carbine very likely would have been used by a young man or woman as a small game hunting rifle. Those rifles usually saw hard service with very little maintenance. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall the metal retains about 99% of a factory style restored finish with bright Winchester style blue showing only faint muzzle end and sharp edge wear with a couple of small scratches on the receiver. The wood appears to be new factory replacements with factory style varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 52079-1 TEP (4,000-6,000) C&R
1095. FINE ANTIQUE WINCHESTER 1894 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 30498. Cal. .38-55. Standard grade rifle with 26” oct bbl, full mag, takedown, half nickel front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. These early ‘94s were Winchester’s first production of rifles built specifically for use of smokeless powder and were in great demand from the buying public. As such, it is extremely rare to find an antique takedown ‘94 especially one with high orig finish. This rifle was very likely someone’s prized hunting gun. PROVENANCE: The collection of Tim Zissler. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl and mag tube retain about 98% plus strong, bright orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear on the bbl and one tiny ding on the mag tube. The takedown extension retains about 90% bright orig blue with the losses from flaking not wear. Receiver retains about 88-90% strong orig blue mixed with small flaked spots that are now a light patina. Screw heads retain thin orig finish, and loading gate retains most of its orig fire blue. Hammer retains brilliant case colors overall and the lever virtually all of its orig case colors strong and bright on the sides, lightly faded on outer faces. Buttplate retains about all of its strong, bright case colors, moderately faded. Wood is sound with a few minor handling and storage tiny nicks and retains virtually all its orig factory oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Appears to have been fired but very little, retains virtually all of its orig blue on the bolt face. A scarce high condition ‘94. 524633 JRL (6,000-10,000)
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1097. *SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 64 LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN A RARE CALIBER. SN 1138228. Cal. 219 ZIPPER. Standard grade rifle with 261/4” tapered lightweight rnd bbl, half magazine, hooded ramp front sight, slot blank in rear seat & scarce bolt peep sight. Left side of receiver is factory drilled & tapped for receiver sight with plug screws in the holes. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with semi-beaver tail forearm and pistol grip stock that has checkered steel buttplate. According to The Winchester Book, Madis, the 219 Zipper caliber was not offered until 1937 on special order only. In 1938 it was added as a standard caliber and discontinued in 1941. There were a total of about 67,000 Models 64 produced 1933-1956. This model was offered in both standard & deluxe configuration in a variety of bbl lengths with only a very few chambered 219 zipper. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig finish with bright blues showing only extremely faint sharp edge wear and a couple nicks on the receiver. Wood is sound with a couple of minor storage marks and retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. May have been fired, but if so, very little. 52665-15 JRL (4,500-6,500) C&R
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1096. SCARCE ANTIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE LIGHTWEIGHT LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 28099. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). Fine deluxe rifle with 22” tapered oct bbl, button magazine, Lyman ivory bead express front sight, 3-leaf, platinum line express rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Top flat of bbl has standard 2-line Winchester address with caliber marking on top left flat over the chamber. Mounted with very nicely figured, center crotch American walnut with “H” style checkered forearm and straight stock with Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Bottom tang has close-coupled double-set triggers and has the assembly no. “4697” & “XX” on the left side under the wood. Top tang channel of the buttstock is marked “94” indicating that this may be a factory replacement buttstock. This rifle was produced in about 1895 and likely belonged to a wealthy person or was a special presentation. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 98% strong factory blue with only faint sharp edge wear. Receiver retains 93-95% strong orig blue, showing sharp edge wear and some thinning around the bottom front edge with scattered pin-pricks of light surface rust. Lever retains bright case colors on the sides and faded colors on the outer faces. Hammer shows dark case colors. Stock has a repaired piece at the toe and probably a replacement buttplate, otherwise wood is sound with what appears to be a factory restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 52328-53 JRL (5,000-7,000) ESA
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1098. *RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. SN 400156. Cal. 30 Gov’t-06 (3006). Standard grade rifle with special order 22” rnd bbl, pedestal mounted Lyman ivory bead front sight, Lyman 6A 2-leaf folding rear sight and a Lyman 21 receiver sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with black insert, Schnable tip forearm and straight stock with checkered steel buttplate. Standard bbl length for 30-06 rifles was 24”, however long and shorter bbls could be obtained on special order. This rifle was produced in about 1920 and was very likely a prized hunting rifle.Provenance, Former Warren Webster Collection Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 98-99% crisp orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear. Receiver retains 95-96% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear and thinning on the right front edge at the carry point. Magazine box retains about 85% orig blue,also showing wear around the carry point. Lever & hammer retain most of their strong orig blue. Wood is equally fine and retains 90% of its oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 52325-5 (7,500-9,500) C&R; ESA
1099. *SCARCE HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 400774. Cal. .30 ARMY (30-40 Krag). Standard carbine with 22” rnd bbl, pedestal mounted front sight with 1800 yard musket/carbine rear sight. Receiver has a stud and ring in the left side. Mounted with nicely figured, streaky, uncheckered American walnut with grasping groove forearm and hand guard with straight stock and carbine/musket buttplate that has a trap containing an orig brass and bristle brush string pull through cleaning implement. While the 1895 carbine is not especially rare, to find one in pristine unfired condition is a great rarity. Much of the 1895 carbine production was set to England during WWI under a land lease program for the British Home Guard. Most of those arms did not return to the United States. Of the production that stayed home, most were sold to outdoorsmen and sportsmen for hunting purposes. Most of those arms show evidence of use in the field. It is readily apparent that this carbine was not so used. PROVENANCE: The collection of Tim Zissler. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to be new and unfired, retaining virtually 99% plus of its orig crisp, bright blue with only a small spot of wear at the front tip of the lever on each side where it slides into the receiver and very slight thinning on the front radius of the cartridge box. Lever & hammer retain virtually all of their orig factory blue. Buttplate retains about 90-92% bright blue with some flaking on the heel and below the trap opening. Wood is sound with no visible flaws and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Appears to be new & unfired. 524636 JRL (6,000-10,000) C&R Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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1101. *VERY FINE WINCHESTER 1895 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 406149. Cal. 405 Win. Nickel steel 24” tapered rnd bbl marked “Especially for smokeless powder”. Pedestal mounted blade front sight with Winchester flat top V notch sporting rear sight. Left side of bbl at breech marked “405 W.C.F.” Top receiver ring is knurled with proof mark offset to the left. Schnable tipped walnut forearm with ebony insert having closed loops sling swivel replacing attachment screw. Straight grip walnut stock with crescent steel buttplate having added closed loop sling swivel. Includes one red and yellow box of Winchester Ammo with 300 grain soft point bullets. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Very fine condition, retaining 90-95% orig blue, with light scratches on lever and bottom of magazine. Stocks have lightly worn finish, showing scattered scratches and light dents. Fine mechanics and nice bright bore. 51980-30 DS (4,500-7,500) C&R
*WINCHESTER 1895 LEVER ACTION SPORTING 1102. RIFLE. SN 65402. Cal. 405 Win. 24” rnd bbl of nickel steel marked “Especially for smokeless powder”. Marbles No. 57 pedestal mounted bead front sight with Winchester V notch elevator adjustable rear sight. Front ring of action has checkered top with proof mark offset to the left. Ebony tipped Schnable forearm and straight grip walnut stock with hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Includes two red and yellow boxes of Winchester 405 ammo, having 300 grain soft point bullets. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Fine orig condition with nice bright bore. Mechanics are fine. Rifle retains over 90% bright orig blue showing small scratches. Hammer has bright case colors remaining. Orig wood finish shows scattered light scratches and marks. 51980-48 DS (3,000-4,500) C&R
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1100. *SPECTACULAR WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 401025. Cal.30 ARMY (30-40 KRAG). Standard grade carbine with 22” rnd bbl, pedestal mounted blade front sight & musket ladder rear sight graduated to 3200 yards. Receiver ring has the caliber marking & Winchester “W P” proof. Left side of receiver has a stud & ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with finger groove forearm and hand guard with straight stock and carbine buttplate with trap that contains an orig brass & braided cord pull-through cleaning implement. Bottom of stock & forearm band have factory-style sling swivels. These carbines were popular with law enforcement, especially in the Southwest with the Texas Rangers and other horse mounted officers. This carbine has been completely restored by the renowned Turnbull Restoration Co. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine factory-style restored finish to both metal & wood with only a few minor handling & storage marks in the wood finish. Articulated part of the lever is a light purple finish and screw heads are of a slight different than orig color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 52665-16 JRL (6,000-8,500) C&R
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1103. *WINCHESTER 1895 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 79651. Cal. 35WCF. 24” tapered rnd bbl. Pedestal mounted blade front sight with Winchester V notch elevator adjustable sporting rear sight. Front ring of action is matted at top and left side of action has added holes for attachment of William’s sidemount holding Ted William 4X scope with standard crosshairs. Ebony tipped Schnable forearm with straight grip walnut stock having hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Stock is fitted with an unmarked leather sling on added swivels. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Rifle is in good condition, with fine mechanics. Bore has solid rifling showing slightly darkened appearance. Bbl retains over 90% lightly faded blue, showing spots of freckling. Action has 70% blue with edge wear and scattered spots of finish loss with tarnish. Wood finish shows areas of wear with scratches, dents and handling marks. Stock has small chip at left side of lower tang. Scope has good optics. 51980-51 DS (750-1,250) C&R
1104. *WINCHESTER MODEL 71 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 29220. Cal. 348 Win. 24” tapered rnd bbl. Ramp matted bead front sight with filler in rear dovetail. Short tang action is fitted with Lyman No. 56 receiver sight. Half length mag. Checkered walnut forearm. Walnut stock with checkered wrist, hard rubber grip cap and checkered steel buttplate. Toe line of stock and forearm cap are fitted with bases for Super Grade sling swivels. PROVENANCE: Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Orig rifle in very good condition. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Mechanics are fine. Over 80% blue showing. Edge wear from carrying with area of light scratches on right side of receiver. Wood shows light finish and checkering wear with scattered scrapes, scratches and small dents. Left side of stock has a natural grain defect 4-1/2” forward of buttplate. 52170-37 DS (2,000-3,000) C&R
*RARE PRE-WAR WINCHESTER MODEL 71 LONG 1105. TANG DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 4571. Cal. 348 Win. 24” bbl. Ramp mounted bead front sight with hood, filler in rear dovetail with desirable bolt peep rear sight. Half length mag. Heavy walnut forearm with factory checkering. Walnut buttstock has checkered wrist with hard rubber grip cap and checkered steel buttplate. Toe line of stock and forearm cap are equipped with bases for Super Grade sling swivels. Early style action with long top tang. PROVENANCE: Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Very good condition with fine mechanics. 80% lightly faded blue with carry wear along lower areas of action resulting in salt and pepper appearance. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Stocks have lightly worn finish and checkering showing scattered scratches and marks with a dent along toe line. Right side by comb flute and left side at wrist in center butt areas have small natural grain defects. 52170-36 (3,500-5,500) C&R
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1107. WHITNEY-KENNEDY LARGE FRAME LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 449. Cal. 45-60. 28” oct bbl. Top flat is marked “WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY, Ct. U.S.A. KENNEDY”. Rocky Mountain style blade front sight with elevator adjustable V notch sporting rear sight. Full length magazine. Action features serpentine lever. Top tang is marked with 1878 and 1879 patent dates. Walnut forearm with straight grip stock with trapdoor crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: Good condition. Hammer follows bolt forward and needs attention. Bore shows lightly worn rifling with scattered pitting. Receiver has fading blue on sides blending with light brown patina over rest of rifle. Mag tube shows hammered out dents and remaining small dents in an area beginning 3-1/2” from muzzle and extending nearly to forearm cap. Wood has aged darkened and worn finish, showing scratches, dents and handling marks. Toe of stock is chipped with wood screw making a solid repair. 51935-8 DS (4,000-5,000)
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1106. RARE WHITNEY KENNEDY LARGE FRAME LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 293P. Cal. 45-60. Standard grade rifle with 28” oct bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight & sporting leaf rear sight graduated to 800 yards. Top flat of the bbl, forward of the rear sight is marked “WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT. U.S.A. KENNEDY”. Chamber area of the top flat has the caliber marking. Receiver is flat sided with serpentine shaped lever. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap, containing an orig Winchester style 4-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Bottom of stock and forend cap have period sling eyes that may not be orig to this rifle as the buttstock threaded shank of that sling eye extends into the buttstock trap recess. Left side of top tang, under the wood is marked with matching serial number which is also found on front end of stock tennon under the receiver and inside toe of buttplate. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique Firearms there were only about 15,000 of these rifles produced 1879-1886 in 2 frame sizes, both rifles & carbines and 7 different calibers with 2 different bbl lengths in the large frame version. These rifles are rarely ever found today in any condition, but especially with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 95% strong orig blue with some fine surface etching on the bbl. Receiver retains about 90% orig blue with a variety of fine scratches, showing sharp edge wear. Loading gate retains about 95% orig fire blue. Hammer retains moderately faded case colors and the lever about 88-90% orig blue. Buttplate shows about 70% orig blue with the losses flaked to a light patina, showing wear only at the heel & toe. Forend cap is a plum blue patina. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches.Possibly a small amount of extra finish has been added but without any sanding. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a couple small spots of orange peel pitting. Cleaning rod is fine. 52609-4 JRL (6,500-11,000)
Session 1 1108.
EXCEPTIONAL SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE LARGE FRAME BULLARD LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN A SCARCE CALIBER. SN 615. Cal. 40-90 Bullard. Wonderful deluxe large frame Bullard with 28” oct bbl, first year production, full magazine half nickle front sight with screw and a 1000 yd Winchester-style rifle ladder rear sight. Left top edge of receiver is marked “BULLARD REPEATING ARMS COMPANY / SPRINGFIELD, MASS US” Cal marking is over the front receiver ring and SN is on the top tang behind the hammer slot. Mounted with very highly figured American walnut with deluxe checker forearm and serpentine grip buttstock that has Bullard embossed hard rubber buttplate with a bull elk in the center. Receiver, lever and hammer are color case hardened. According to the Blue Book of Gun Values, Fjestad there were about 1700 large frame rifles produced 1882-1891 very few had color case hardened receivers, extremely few were produced with deluxe features and of those an extremely small number were in caliber 40-90 Bullard. The Bullard rifle design was the smoothest and strongest of all the lever action rifles produced, having a rack & pinion action which, unfortunately required a much longer receiver making for a very long rifle overall. In addition to the extra length, the Bullard rifles were produced in proprietary calibers which ammunition was not readily available to the average buyer which limited sales and ultimately led to the demise of the company. The company was bought out by Winchester and the design shelved, never to be seen again. Few of these fine rifles remain today, especially with orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98-99% strong orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear. Receiver retains about all of its strong orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, lightly to moderately faded elsewhere. Lever retains most all bright case colors on the sides, slightly faded on outer faces. Hammer retains strong case colors, bright on left side moderately faded elsewhere. Dust cover, carrier and breechblock retain 75-80% glossy orig blue mixed with flaking which is a light patina. Wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches, a bruise in one diamond on the forearm otherwise retains about 95-96% strong orig varnish. Toe of the butt stock has a nearly undetectable professionally repaired chip. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. This is the finest Deluxe Bullard rifle to appear on the market in recent times and would be difficult to improve upon. 52176-1 (25,000-35,000)
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RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 64523. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Beautiful deluxe Marlin with 24� oct bbl, 3/4 magazine, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight & long semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured, center crotch, flame & shell grain B-style checkered American walnut with serpentine grip buttstock & crescent buttplate. Receiver is color case hardened and engraved by Conrad Ulrich on modified number one-style which consists of the vignette of a standing white-tail buck in a very detailed meadow scene surrounded by fine foliate arabesque patterns with shaded background. Left side is completely bordered by wavelet or latch hook patterns. Right side is engraved to match with matching foliate arabesque patterns and borders with light foliate arabesque patterns on side of the bolt. Light patterns of matching engraving also extend over the top of the receiver, top tang & bottom of the receiver. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 38 with 28� half-octagon bbl, half-magazine & pistol grip stock shipped Jan 25, 1892. Rifle was apparently returned to the factory for the new bbl & magazine tube. There were only about 39,000 Model 1889 Marlins produced, 1889-1899 in 3 Calibers, both deluxe and standard grade. Few survive today in any configuration or condition. Pictured on page 172 in Marlin Firearms, Brophy. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Russell Grinnell. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% crisp orig blue with only very faint sharp edge wear. Receiver retains about 75% faded case colors, turned silver on the bottom. Hammer retains bright case colors. Lever & buttplate retain faded case colors, turned silver on outer faces of lever. Wood has a couple of grain checks in the left side of the buttstock, otherwise it is sound with most of a fine restored finish. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. 52204-4 JRL (10,000-15,000)
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RARE SPECIAL ORDER MARLIN MODEL 1893 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 313905. Cal. 38-55. Standard grade rifle with very rare 32” tapered rnd bbl with 30” magazine. Bbl has Lyman ivory bead express front sight, a slot blank in the rear seat and a thick base sporting tang sight with 3” staff. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and Marlin semi-crescent smooth steel buttplate. Left side of upper tang is marked with matching SN which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Buttplate is unnumbered but appears to be orig to this wood. The 32” bbl, as found here, was the longest that Marlin offered and the 30” magazine tube was the longest their machinery was capable of producing, therefore the disparity in length as compared to the bbl. Bbl has early style 2-line address & patent dates with the words “FIRE-ARMS” hyphenated as opposed to the later version of a single word. Left side of the bbl, above the forearm is marked “SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL” and top of receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY”, top tang is marked “MODEL / 1893”. The trigger plate is without the later added hole which is found on later models to inspect the fit of the carrier. Long barreled rifles, such as found here, were often ordered by shooters from the black powder era which required longer bbls to burn all of the powder before the bullet exited the muzzle. The “modern” smokeless powder was more rapid burning and did not require the extra bbl length to obtain maximum velocity. PROVENANCE: Ex- Dr. Frank Miller collection. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 98-99% strong orig factory blue with only a couple small marks on the magazine tube and faint muzzle edge wear. Forend cap retains about 98% orig blue with faint sharp edge wear and 1 small screwdriver mark. Receiver retains about 95% strong orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded, turning silver on the bottom. Hammer retains bright case colors, turned silver on top edge. Lever retains strong case colors on sides, turned silver on outer faces. Wood is sound with some slight oil staining at the receiver and some cloth pattern in the finish and overall retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 52396-2 (7,00010,000) ESA
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*SCARCE DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 1893 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 184944. Cal. 3030. Fine deluxe Marlin with 26” oct bbl, full magazine Lyman gold bead front sight and 2-leaf Lyman 6A rear sight. Top flat of bbl has standard 2-line address & patent dates and top left flat is marked “Special Smokeless Steel”. Top flat of receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY” and top tang is marked “MODEL / 1893” mounted with very highly figured, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with F-style checkered forearm and serpentine grip buttstock that has an “M.F.A.Co.” embossed hard rubber buttplate. Toe of buttplate and correspondingly in the wood has a small chip. Left side of top tang, under the wood is marked with matching SN which is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Receiver is color case hardened and beautifully engraved by Conrad Ulrich in no. 5 pattern which consist of a large oval vignette of a whitetail buck and doe in a detailed forest scene surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns that have fine pearled background. Both sides of receiver are outlined in latch hook and scallop border patterns. Right side and flat side of bolt are engraved in matching foliate arabesque patterns with a foliate spray back of loading gate recess. Each side of the lever boss is engraved to match. Bottom of receiver is engraved with a small matching arabesque pattern. Matching border patterns and engraving extend over top of receiver, top tang, each side of forend cap and about 2” of the exposed five flats of the bbl over the chamber area. While the model 1893 was produced in fairly large numbers, extremely few were ordered deluxe and of those exceedingly few were engraved. Color case hardened receivers rarely survive with any colors due to the fact that exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet rays rapidly fades the colors to gray. Consequently finding one with high orig finish is a great rarity. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear and a couple of small scratches. Receiver and bolt retain most of their orig case colors, strong in sheltered areas moderately faded elsewhere and turned silver on the bottom. Hammer retains about 85% bright case colors and lever, strong case colors on sides, turned silver on outer faces. Wood, with the aforementioned chipped toe is otherwise sound with a few minor nicks and scratches a small chip on the grip cap and overall retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 52215-1 JRL (10,00014,000) C&R
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SCARCE MARLIN MODEL 1893 DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 98918. Cal. 38-55. Beautiful deluxe Marlin with oct bbl, full magazine ivory bead combination front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Top tang is mounted with a Marbles spring-loaded sight with large disc aperture. Mounted with very highly figured, streaky, flame grain American walnut with G-checkered forearm and serpentine grip buttstock that has crescent buttplate. Left side of top tang, under the wood is marked with matching SN which is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Receiver is color case hardened and beautifully engraved by Conrad Ulrich in no. 5 pattern which consist of the large oval vignette of a whitetail buck and doe in a detailed forest scene surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns that have fine pearled background. Both sides of receiver are outlined in latch hook and scallop border patterns. Right side and flat side of bolt are engraved in matching foliate arabesque patterns with a foliate spray back of loading gate opening. Each side of the lever boss is engraved to match. Bottom of receiver is engraved with a foliate spray around the floor plate screw with matching arabesque patterns. Matching border patterns and engraving extend over top of receiver, top tang, each side of forend cap and about 3-1/4� of the exposed five flats of the bbl over the chamber area. While the model 1893 was produced in fairly large numbers, extremely few were ordered deluxe and of those exceedingly few were engraved. Color case hardened receivers rarely survive with any colors due to the fact that exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet rays rapidly fades the colors to gray. Consequently finding one with high orig finish is a great rarity. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Russell Grinnell. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with some scattered spots of fine surface etching. Magazine tube retains about 98% strong orig blue, also with very few small spots of surface etching. Receiver & bolt retain about all of their orig case colors, bright in sheltered areas, lightly to moderately faded elsewhere. Top and bottom tangs retain brilliant case colors as does the hammer. Lever retains strong case colors on the sides, moderately faded and turning dark in out faces with some fine surface rust. Buttplate retains about all of its orig case colors, moderately faded. Wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches and retains most of a lightly applied extra finish over what appears to be orig finish without sanding or cleaning. Mechanics are crisp. Very bright shiny bore with slight roughness in the grooves. 52204-3 JRL (12,500-17,500)
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*INCREDIBLE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL ‘97 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 371253. Cal. 22. Spectacular small bore Marlin with 24” tapered oct bbl, full magazine, “certifiable antique ivory” bead front sight & semibuckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured, flame and burl grain, F-style checkered American walnut with serpentine grip & M.F.A. Co. embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of top tang, under the wood, is marked with last 3 digits of matching SN. Buttstock is matching numbered to this rifle. Receiver is beautifully engraved in #5 pattern by Conrad Ulrich. Engraving consists of the iconic large oval vignette of a royal bull elk in a forest & mountain scene with very fine stippled background on the left side. Right side has the equally iconic vignette depicting a grizzly bear standing over a steer that he has apparently just killed. This vignette is also laid in a detailed forest scene with fine stippled background. Both vignettes are fully surrounded by extremely well executed foliate arabesque patterns that have pearled background. Engraving extends over top and bottom of receiver, top tang & forend cap with about 1” of matching patterns over the 5 exposed flats of the bbl in front of the receiver. Additional deluxe engraving patterns are on both sides of the lever & hammer, a most unusual bonus. The additional deluxe features of this rifle are extremely unusually and rarely ever encountered. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Russell Grinnell. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 99% strong orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear. Receiver retains strong case colors on both sides, fading to silver on top and bottom edges and top tang. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors, moderately faded. Lever retains faded case colors in sheltered areas, mostly having turned silver. Forend cap is a silver patina. Wood is sound with only 1 or 2 minuscule nicks and overall retains about all of the finest factory finish. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bore with good shine and light to moderate pitting. 52204-5 JR (17,500-27,500) C&R; ESA
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1114. *RARE MARLIN MODEL 39 ENGRAVED DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 5291. Cal. 22. First year production Model 39 with 24” tapered oct bbl, Model 1897 style, full magazine, Sheard front sight & flat top rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured European walnut, checkered in B-style with serpentine grip & crescent butt. Receiver is engraved, probably by Alden George Ulrich in #1 pattern which consists of the large rnd vignette of a squirrel on a limb surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Right side has light foliate arabesque patterns with leaf and vine patterns on the bolt. Top and bottom of receiver and top tang are lightly engraved to match. The early Model 39 rifles were simply a continuation of the model 1897 and were produced only 1922-1936 when the model became the “39A”. Very few of this model rifle was ordered deluxe or engraved. Not too long after the inception of this model the Great Depression struck making this model very expensive and the extra cost for deluxe features or engraving would have been prohibitive for most customers. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Bbl, magazine tube and forend cap, along with the hammer retain about all of a restored finish. Receiver, lever & buttplate have faded to silver. Wood is sound and retains about all of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Only a handful of engraved Model 39s are known to exist. 52634-8 JRL (5,000-7,000) C&R
1115. *DESIRABLE PREMIERE GRADE SAVAGE 1899 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 79704. Cal. re-chambered to 300 Savage. 26” rnd bbl. Orig cal markings was “SAV 303” with overstamping changing it to current cal of 300 Savage. Rocky Mountain style German silver blade front sight with elevator adjustable V notch sporting rear sight. Action has beautiful full coverage. Grade F engraving by Enoch Tue. Enoch Tue was Savage’s in house English trained engraver. Sides of receiver have game scenes featuring white-tailed deer on right and elk on left with open area on bottom to allow personalized inscriptions. Balance of sides, bottom and top of action are covered with arabesque scroll engraving with fancy borders around top tang. Action features a hand jeweled bolt with cocking indicator, brass rotary magazine, bent tab safety and case colored curved lever. Schnable tipped forearm and S curved pistol grip stock of exhibition quality Circassian walnut, with stunning marbling and dark streaking. Forearm and wrist of stock have Grade C segmented fleur-de-lis hand checkering. Stock flats are also checkered with incised carved highlights on upper and lower borders. LOP is 13” to crescent steel buttplate. Included is a Savage Arms Corporation letter signed by Arms Historian, John T. Callahan and dated September 10, 2015. The letter confirms orig caliber and configuration and lists orig consignee as Savage Arms Office on May 1, 1909. Rifle was sold to Von Lengerke & Antoine of Chicago on October 4, 1910. CONDITION: Fine orig condition, retaining over 90% orig blue. Lever has lightly visible case colors. Forearm has lightly worn finish and checkering showing a few small marks. Stock has glossy appearance from added coat of finish over a few scratches and handling marks. Mechanics are fine. Bore has strong rifling. 52184-1 DS (16,000-24,000) C&R Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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Session 1 1116.
*SUPERB SAVAGE 1899 CD DELUXE ENGRAVED LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 84525. Cal. 303 SAV. 26� oct bbl. Lyman ivory bead front sight with Lyman folding tang rear sight. Action features brass rotary mag with circular view port, cocking indicator in bolt, bent tab safety and case colored curved lever. Action is decorated with Grade A factory engraving consisting of arabesque scroll surrounded by floral leaf designs on receiver sides. Upper left portion of receiver and top of front ring have additional scroll and floral highlights. Schnable forearm and S curved pistol grip stock of fancy thin shell walnut have vivid black streaking. Forearm and wrist of stock have point pattern hand checkering with flat stock panels also being checkered. LOP is 13� to crescent steel buttplate. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Russell Grinnell. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very fine orig condition, retaining 95% bright orig blue. Lever has brilliant case colors on sides. Good orig stock finish shows scattered small scratches and marks with some age darkening at rear of forend. Fine mechanics. Bright bore with strong rifling. 52204-2 DS (9,000-14,000) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1117.
*BEAUTIFUL CRESCENT GRADE FACTORY ENGRAVED SAVAGE MODEL 1899 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE THAT BELONGED TO DR. O’CONNOR OF WISCONSIN. SN 109096. Cal. 303 Savage. Fine deluxe rifle with 26” tapered rnd bbl, replacement D. W. King Denver, CO 1908 patent ivory, copper and black composite triple bead front sight, Savage flat top sporting rear sight and Lyman folding tang sight. Mounted with very fancy, B-carved and checkered American walnut with schnable tip forearm and serpentine grip buttstock with Savage embossed hard rubber butt plate. Receiver is “C” engraved by master engraver Enoch Tue, with the round vignette of a running elk stag leaping a fence on the left side and a drinking elk stag on the right side. Both sides of the receiver have full coverage, foliate arabesque patterns with very fine pearled background. Engraving extends on top left side of receiver and receiver ring with light floral patterns on the bottom. This rifle was the property of Dr. Walter F. O’Connor (1874-1946) of Ladysmith, WI. He purchased it from Von Lengerke & Antoine of Chicago. Dr. O’Connor was the classical small town doctor & surgeon in Northwest Wisconsin at the turn of the century who apparently loved to hunt. Some of his exploits are recorded in the publication The Bucks Camp Log 1916-1928 and also On The Hunt, Willging. When Dr. O’Connor passed away in 1946, this rifle passed to his son, Walter F. O’Connor (1914-2006) who, in turn gave it to his son James C. O’Connor. While Savage Model 99 rifles are fairly common, those with engraving and especially those with carved highly figured wood are very rare. PROVENANCE: O’Connor Family as previously outlined; various books and photographs showing previous owners with this exact gun; Estate collection of Russell Grinnell. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 96-97% glossy orig blue with light muzzle end wear and a spot of rust about mid-point. Receiver retains about 95-96% glossy orig blue with sharp edge wear and thinning on the belly. Lever retains strong case colors on the sides with some fine freckles of rust, turning silver on the outer faces. Stock has a hairline back of the top tang and several short grain checks in the buttstock and overall retains about 95% orig varnish, heat crazed on the buttstock. Mechanics are fine, forearm shows some looseness and forward movement indicating weakened latch spring. Bore shows lightly worn rifling, having dark frosted appearance. 52204-1 (7,000-11,500) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1118.
*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 85 TAKE DOWN SINGLE SHOT SCHUETZEN RIFLE. SN 113288. Cal. 32-40. Fine deluxe Schuetzen with 30” No. 3 weight oct bbl, Wingage, spirit level globe front sight and slot blank in the rear seat. The 2-line Winchester address & caliber markings are on the left top flat to accommodate the Winchester target scope bases which contain a Winchester A-5 scope. Top flat of the bbl, just forward of the rear scope base has the Winchester “W P” proof, which is also found on top of receiver ring. Location of the bbl proof indicates that it has factory installed scope bases. Receiver is take down style with Schuetzen double-set triggers and a Schuetzen serpentine lever. Top tang has a thin base vernier sight with 3” staff. Mounted with very highly figured burl & flame grain, center crotch American walnut with checkered black insert, Schnable tip forearm & capped pistol grip stock that has high comb & right side cheek piece with Helm-Schuetzen buttplate. Forearm is inlet & mounted with a factory mushroom shaped palm rest. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly no. “1022”, “28” & an “X”. Left side of top tang is marked “302”, “SX” & “CP”. Buttstock is unmarked but may have had the assembly no. removed during a repair. Inside toe of buttplate is marked “766”. Buttstock has had a repaired crack in the wrist with wooden filler plugs showing. CONDITION: Very fine. Numbered as noted above. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear. Receiver retains about 93-95% orig blue with thinning around the bottom front & top rear and a couple of small scratches. Bbl extension retains about 90% strong orig blue, thin on the bottom left. Lever retains about 70% orig blue and the buttplate 40-50% orig blue with the balance flaked, not worn to a medium patina. Stock has the aforementioned repair in the wrist with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of the restored finish probably applied at the time of the repair. Forearm is sound with a few small nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Optics are clear with intact crosshairs. 52416-1 JRL (7,000-9,000) C&R
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Session 1 1119.
RARE AND UNUSUAL PRESENTATION QUALITY SLOTTERBEK CUSTOM SHARPS RIFLE. SN C45392. Cal. 38 CF (appears to be 38-40 Maynard). Fine custom Sharps with 29-3/4” oct bbl that has iron rib and 2 iron guides, attached to the bottom flat containing a replacement hickory ramrod, with fixed sights, front blade missing from the base. Chamber end of the bbl has a machined, tapered round section with beaded edges. Top flat of the bbl, between rear sight and receiver is marked “H.SLOTTERBEK LOS ANGELES” in a broken arch shape. Receiver is apparently from a model 1863 saddle ring carbine that has had the sling bar removed and the threaded hole in the receiver neatly plugged. Mounted with its original type buttstock that has the sling bar base still in the wrist and a brass crescent buttplate. Forearm is Sharps style, of uncheckered walnut with dimpled pewter nose cap secured by a single Joseph Wolfskill wedge through nickel silver oval escutcheons. Trigger plate has Sharps-style double-set triggers. Left side of buttstock is inlaid with a German silver plaque in arabesque shape which is engraved “J.W. Wolfskill from his Father”. Receiver and lock plate have standard Sharps markings. This is one of the most unusual Slotterbek rifles in that it is small bore, has a cleaning rod rail & guides and is light weight compared to his usual big bore, heavy plains-type rifles for buffalo and big game hunting.
Joseph W. Wolfskill was born 1844 in Los Angeles, the son of one of the founding fathers of the Los Angeles area and southern California, William Wolfskill. William had gone west from Boonesboro, Kentucky, a neighbor of Daniel Boone, and in about 1830 and joined a team of mountain men including the famous Mountain Men Jedediah Smith, Kit Carson, and George Yount, traveling from Taos, New Mexico Territory (Kit Carson’s home) to southern California across the Sierra Mountains, arriving in early 1831. Mr. Wolfskill was a very shrewd businessman and entrepreneur who acquired several tracks of land from the Mexican govt and various other private acquisitions where he planted vineyards and citrus and also raised sheep & other livestock. At his death in 1866 William was producing 50,000 gal of wine a year, was the greatest producer of table grapes and is credited with starting the commercial citrus industry by selling a shipload of lemons to gold miners for $1 each and followed the next year with oranges. William financed the first public school in Los Angeles and was a great supporter of education. Some of his ranch holdings encompass today’s Irvine & Santa Ana CA, as well as large tracts of Los Angeles. Joseph, the recipient of this rifle, was associated with his father in the business and upon his father’s death took it over. He introduced scientific methods into the culture of oranges and became the largest commercial producer in that area and remained so until an insect infestation from Australia decimated their citrus groves. Charles and Henry Slotterbek were sons of a long line of gunsmiths in Germany. At about age 10 or 11 the family emigrated to the U.S. and settled in Philadelphia. At about age 20 Henry began working for the famous gun makers Henry Deringer. In 1859 he left Deringer’s employment and worked for a succession of companies eventually forming his own company. In 1869 Henry moved to Los Angeles where he worked for gunsmith Henry Schaffer and in 1872 purchased that business making sporting and target rifles. He was killed in a freak shooting accident on a rifle range in June 1888. It seems likely that the Wolfskill family would have been acquainted with Henry Slotterbek given that they resided in the same small community and were both famous people in their day. Accompanied by three hardback books: 1). William Wolfskill 1798-1866, Wilson; 2). The Westerners Brand Book 16, Wood; and 3).The Irvine Ranch, Clealand. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl, cleaning rod rail and guides retain 96-98% strong orig brown finish with only sharp edge wear. Receiver, lock plate, hammer and breech block retain case colors in sheltered areas with the balance a smooth gray patina. Wood is sound showing an old restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 52176-2 JRL (15,000-25,000)
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Session 1 1120.
RARE SHARPS MODEL 1874 LONG RANGE NO.2 SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 156363. Cal. 45-100-2.4” Sharps. Beautiful Sharps target rifle with 34” oct to rnd bbl, Spirit level windgage globe front sight. Axtell vernier tang sight with 4-3/4”; staff, numbered to this rifle. Top flat of bbl has the “OLD RELIABLE” cartouche and “BRIDGEPORT” address. The bbl is numbered on the bottom “158176” while all other parts are numbered to the rifle except the lockplate & forearm on which no number could be found. Mounted with nicely figured, checkered American walnut with semi-schnable tipped forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered grip cap and Sharps checkered steel buttplate. Accompanied by a Sharps Armory letter fully identifying this rifle which states that it was invoiced at the Bridgeport Factory on May 3, 1876 to Dr. C.M. Carlton of 27 Broad Street, Norwich, CT and that it was equipped with a spirit level front sight. It was initially chambered for the 44-90-2.5/8” cartridge. Dr. Carlton returned the rifle to the factory on Oct. 24, 1877 where it was fitted with a new bbl in the new chambering of 45-100-2.4” and was returned to him on Nov. 8, 1877. According to the letter, the entry for the return does not show the serial number of the new barrel “but the serial number of the barrel now on the receiver, #158176, is a blank in the index of serial numbers, that, according to Dr. Labowskie, owner of the Sharps records, this indicates that a previously numbered barrel was taken from stock and fitted to the receiver of Carlton’s rifle.” The letter further states that this rifle with its mixed serial numbers “constitutes a factory-original Model 1874 Long Range Rifle No. 2”. Also accompanying the Sharps records letters are 4 letters from Dr. Carlton to the Sharps Rifle Co dated between Oct. 17 & Nov. 10, 1877. These letters deal with Dr. Carlson’s ordering the changing of the bbl on this rifle. Dr. Labowskie in the final paragraph of one of the letters states that Dr. Carlton was the President of the Norwich, CT rifle club and in the other letter stated that he did not achieve national reputation as a marksman. Accompanied by a fine case by Americase that is 58” length X 11 width X 5 1/4 in depth. Case has 4 latches with padlock hasp and 3 carry handles with wheels on end. Case is foam lined with a rubber weather seal. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except bbl, forearm & lock plate as noted above. Professionally refinished with rear slot blank filled. Bbl retains 97-98% strong factory style blue. Receiver, lever & lockplate retain most of their orig factory case colors, moderately faded, bright & strong in sheltered areas. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and light cloth patterns in the varnish and retains most of its fine orig hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 52396-1 JRL (12,000-15,000) 123
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Session 1 1121.
AS FOUND, PEABODY MARTINI CREEDMOOR SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL SIGHTS. SN 288. Cal. 44-100. 32” Half octagon, half round bbl is engraved “Manufactured by The Providence Tool Co. Providence R. I. U.S.A.” and with caliber on top flat. Case hardened action is engraved “Peabody & Martini Patents” on right side, and “Creedmoor” in Old English on left within line and small scroll borders. American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over steel buttplate with long top spur fitted with back position sight base. Matching forend has schnabeled steel tip. Rifle is equipped with its orig sights with bases SNed to gun, and front sight marked “Providence Tool Co” under vernier. Interchangeable rear long range vernier sight is 5-1/2” long and front sight with windage adjustment has interchangeable blades. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains most of its orig blue and action with approx 40% orig case color, both with considerable staining and light cleaning after poor storage. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with raised open grain. Checkering lightly worn. Bore is excellent. Mechanically fine. 52440-1 MGM191 (5,500-7,500)
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Session 1 1122.
COLT PATERSON #1 BABY PERCUSSION REVOLVER Reverse WITH 4” BARREL AND EXTRA MATCHING CYLINDER. SN 458. Cal. 28. Blue finish with 4” oct bbl, German silver front sight and usual 1-line left hand script letter address which reads “Patent Arms Mg Co. Paterson N.J. – Colt’s Pt.” with dashes at each end. Cylinder has 5 chambers with Centaur scene roll marking. Frame is usual configuration and is mounted with varnished 1-pc, square butt, walnut grip. Accompanied by an orig 3-handled Baby Paterson mold and additional matching cylinder. Matching SNs were observed on rear face of bbl lug, both cyls, side of trigger, cyl rotating sleeve and hammer. Gun was not further disassembled, but appears all orig. These diminutive revolvers are rarely ever encountered, and this is a nice representative orig example with good aesthetics. PROVENANCE: Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal is grey overall with mottled patina, discernible markings. Mechanically, fairly functional, though trigger does not fully fold out when cocked. Gun appears orig and complete with about 1-1/2” x 1” inset repair on left stock. Extra cylinder with matching SN has full cylinder scene and is overall plum/grey. Mold has matching mottled patina to gun with hand worn patina to handles. 51957-1 JS (25,000-35,000)
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VERY RARE COLT PATERSON NO. 5 TEXAS HOLSTER MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH ATTACHED RAMMER. SN 818. Cal. 36 (actually measures .41). Blue finish with 7-1/2” oct bbl, tiny German silver front sight with rear sight in the hammer nose. Top flat of bbl is marked “Patent Arms M’g. Co. Paterson, N.J.Colt’s Pt.”. There is a star & snake pattern at each end of the address. Bbl lug is fitted with a 3-pc Ehlers rammer with assembly no. “125” on all 3 pieces and on bottom flat of bbl by the spring catch. Cylinder is 5-shots with rnd stop notches, rnd shoulders and the stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that is matching numbered to this pistol. Grip has repairs to the front edge & toes. SN was observed on the wedge, rear face of bbl lug, rear face of cylinder, cylinder pin ring, rotating ring, hammer, right side of front strap under the grip, inside backstrap and in the buttstrap channel of the grip. A tiny matching number is also found on outside of buttstrap. Bore has 11 lands & grooves with right hand twist. According to various publications there were about 1,000 of this model Paterson pistol produced 1838-1840. In 1841 the Patent Arms Co. had become insolvent and creditors, including John Ehlers forced a bankruptcy sale wherein Mr. Ehlers purchased the remaining stock of Paterson revolvers with rights to assemble and sell finished pistols. He apparently assembled a few hundred Paterson, of all models, with his patented rammer including a few No. 5’s. It is also reported that a few finished revolvers that had been sold by Colt were returned for the addition of the Ehlers lever. This exact revolver is pictured as part of a cased set on page 147 of The Paterson Colt Book, Wilson & Lavett with credit to the Paul Sorrell collection. The Paterson revolver series of pistols was Colt’s first successful revolvers in the beginning of a dynasty. 150 of the No. 5 model pistols were sold to the US Navy and 180 were sold to the Republic of Texas for their Navy. Many of the Texas Navy Paterson’s were subsequently issued to the renowned Texas Rangers where they gained fame and made Colt’s fortune. Of the 1,000 No. 5 pistols produced, subtracting the US Navy & Texas Navy orders, totaling 330 pistols leaves only 670 pistols that ever made it onto the civilian market. Of those few, extraordinarily few were fitted with Ehler’s levers. The vast majority of No. 5 Texas Paterson revolvers encountered today are completely without finish and usually in relic appearance. Finding one
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today with orig finish and strong cylinder scene is a great rarity. PROVENANCE: The Paul Sorrell collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching as noted above. Bbl retains about 50% orig blue with scattered spots of fine surface rust and the loss areas a medium to dark patina. Frame retains a mostly plummy blue/ brown patina with a few small spots of fine pitting and a series of small dings around the hammer screw, which is a replacement. Recoil shields are a mottled dark patina with light dings and scattered fine pitting. Cylinder is a blue/brown patina with traces of orig blue through the stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking and shows about 50% roll marking. Backstrap & buttstrap retain about 60-65% strong orig blue. Grip, with its aforementioned repaired front edges & toes has a couple of small dings on the left side and retains most of its restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 52511-1 JRL (75,000125,000)
Session 1 1124.
VERY RARE COLT WALKER PERCUSSION REVOLVER AUTHENTICATED IN THE PARADE OF WALKERS. SN B COMPANY NO 25. Cal. 44. One of the most rare and desirable of all Colt firearms is the Walker pistol. These massive 4 lb. revolvers were manufactured in 1847 in a quantity of only 1,000 to arm mounted troops for the war in Mexico. Subsequent to the military contract of 1,000 revolvers, Colt assembled an additional 100-104 civilian model Walker revolvers. The Martial Walker revolvers were marked Company specific from Company A to Company E with various numbers assigned to each company. Company B had approximately 175 revolvers so marked. Company B is also the unit commanded by Capt. Samuel H. Walker, the inspiration to Samuel Colt to produce these revolvers. Capt. Walker was killed at Chapultepec, Mexico in 1847 during the war. The first shipment of Walker revolvers to Mexico was only about 220 units with a 2nd shipment of 280 revolvers arriving about a week later on Oct. 26, 1847. Out of the first shipment, 6 revolvers were reported stolen. Upon arrival in Mexico these 496 revolvers were issued to various Companies including Company A, B & C which included 394 pistols issued to the Texas regiments under Col. John Hays. The 2nd shipment of 500 was delayed and did not arrive in Mexico until the war was nearly over and were not issued at that time. When the war was over the Walker pistols that had been issued were recalled and turned in at the Vera Cruz Depot on May, 8 1848. Of the 394 pistols issued to the Texans, only about 316 were turned in, with many of those missing lost in battle and others simply stolen or retained by Officers of the various Companies. The 3rd shipment of 500 pistols had been held in a New York depot until Colt provided flasks & molds and in March 1848 were shipped to the Vera Cruz, Mexico depot and in Nov. 1848 all were shipped from Mexico to the Baton Rouge Arsenal and along with the other turned in pistols were subsequently shipped to San Antonio. Many of those Walker pistols at San Antonio were issued to various units operating in Texas and were issued to the 4 companies of the Dragoons and 3 companies of Infantry assigned there to fight Indians, bandits, and outlaws in the region. In April 1850 these units were ordered to turn in their Walker pistols in exchange for Dragoon revolvers. Many of the Walker revolvers were then issued to Texas Rangers and some friendly Indians. In Feb. 1861 the San Antonio Arsenal was seized by the State of Texas, including all remaining arms & accoutrements and turned over to the Confederacy. It seems likely that all those seized arms would have been issued to Confederate troops for use during the Civil War. Very few Walker pistols survive today in any condition with any orig finish. Such a revolver today is a great rarity and seldom ever seen today. This revolver appears to be generally orig and most respects with 8-15/16” oct to rnd bbl with altered German silver front sight and left hand address on top flat. Right side of bbl lug is marked “US / 1847” just over the wedge screw. Wedge is an unmarked replacement. Cylinder is 2-7/16” long, 6-shots with oval stop notches and the hole on one land between nipple recesses for a single safety pin. The SN is found on left side of bbl lug, left side of frame and buttstrap. The abbreviated number “B COMy No 25” is found on the trigger guard and partially visible on the cylinder. The number “25” is found on left side of front strap, under the grip, inside toe of grip and on the cylinder. The number on the cylinder arbor was obliterated during the cleaning process. The frame to bbl lug mating surfaces have been lightly filed to tighten up the space between the cylinder face & forcing cone and very likely the frame pins were replaced at the same time and the rear face of the forcing cone was filed flat which accounts for the 1/16” shorter bbl. The slight alteration on the front of the frame obliterated the “25” which is normally found in that area between the frame pins. The
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tip of the rammer handle has been reapplied and an area on the bottom of the bbl, about 1-1/2 to 1-3/4” from the muzzle shows evidence of a dovetail having been filled. This information is verified by a photograph of this revolver along with its consecutively numbered mate which appeared in a Gun Report article by Herb Glass which shows this revolver in the top position with a different rammer handle and Navy style latch. The photograph is identifiable as this revolver by the rust patterns on the bbl. Pistol is mounted with its orig 1-pc walnut grip that has repaired heels and an old coating of varnish. Cylinder retains traces of the orig pressure ridge and a few spots of vise marks around the circumference. The T-lever latch spring is a modern replacement. Accompanied by a note by the very well known dealer/collector, the late Paul Sorrell which lists the provenance for this pistol. Also accompanied by a 10-page letter from renowned Colt researcher and author, the late Larry Wilson. Additionally accompanied by a Certificate of Originality from the Texas Gun Collectors Association “Parade of Walkers” dated Spring 2003, certifying the authenticity of Colt Walker SN B COMPANY 25. This is a fine, authentic Walker revolver with very few, minor alterations and would be suitable for any collection or museum display. PROVENANCE: 1951- Gerald Fox collection; 1952- listed on the “Quick List”; 1953- Herb Glass; 1955- pictured TGCA Magazine; 1957- Herb Green collection; 1999- Brian Bossier collection; 2001- Greg Martin; 2003- John Berra collection; The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good to fine, matching numbered as noted above. Bbl & bbl lug are a light, mottled gray/brown patina with heavy blood pitting on both sides of the bbl & rammer handle. The markings on both sides of the lug are clear and legible. Frame is a matching mottled gray/brown patina with clear markings. Cylinder is a matching patina with light, very fine areas of pin-prick pitting and some flash pitting around the nipple recesses. Pressure ridge is visible around most of the circumference and the SN is partially visible. Trigger guard has a few light nicks and shows a dark mustard patina. Backstrap is a matching gray/brown patina with completely legible SN on buttstrap. Grip with its repaired heels is otherwise sound with a couple of small nicks in the front edges and retains most of its restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong sharp bore with fine pitting. 52328-5 JRL (100,000-150,000)
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Session 1 1125. RARE PRE-FIRST MODEL 1847 WALKER REPLACEMENT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2695. Cal. 44. Rare Dragoon with 7-1/2” oct-rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York City left hand address with serifs. Frame is marked about center on left side “COLT’S PATENT” over “U.S.”. Cylinder is about 2-3/8” long, 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and a distinctive pressure ridge. The “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” legends are discernible and rolled scene is 90% discernible though pitting has obscured some detail. The squareback brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. All SNs on all the parts are of the tiniest variety. Several of the visible parts have small inspector initials. The rammer handle has the assembly number “356” and number “121” is found on bottom of bbl just forward of the rammer slot. Cylinder is numbered “2695” and the wedge is numbered “695”. They were apparently part of a 1,000pc order and utilized some orig Walker and Walker-reworked parts. Further information in the referenced publication states that a 1998 study by Dick Salzer Observation on Colt’s Second Contract theorizes that there were 1,000 of these revolvers contracted in 1847 and delivered in four shipments in 1848. It also states that this survey is conjecture based on the examination of over a dozen specimens. Regardless this is one of the most rare of all the Colt Dragoons. Most specimens of this particular gun are found in very poor, well used condition. This gun is well above average, retaining strong traces of original finish, and discernible inspector cartouches. PROVENANCE: Ex-Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl and bbl housing retain 10-20% orig blue finish, especially in protected areas. Matching SNs as noted above. Metal overall retains a silver/gray patina with some pitting, especially on cylinder. Cylinder is matching patina and shows about 90% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking with discernible legends as can be seen in photos; trigger guard and backstrap are a light yellow patina. Grips have small chipped toes on bottom inside toes and show honest wear with a dark hand worn patina with both cartouches discernible left side complete and right side over 50%. Mechanics are fine, bright bore with strong discernible rifling. 52328-6 (12,000-15,000)
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Session 1 1126. FINE COLT 2nd MODEL MARTIAL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO CIVIL WAR SERGEANT, 53RD OVI, WOUNDED AT BATTLE OF KENNESAW MOUNTAIN. SN 8151. Cal. 44. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2” oct-rnd bbl, nickel silver front sight and New York City address. Left side of frame is marked with “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. Frame, cylinder, hammer, frontstrap, backstrap and bottom edge of grip have small inspector initials. Cylinder is usual 6 chambers with “U.S. DRAGOONS / COLT’S PATENT” cartouches surrounding the SN. The un-plated brass squareback trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with clear cartouche visible on each side and matching SN in backstrap channel. Family history states that this revolver was descended through the Higby family from Charles Davis Higby. Accompanied by a copy of a handwritten letter from Anne Menard addressed to consignor’s wife who also appears to be a Higby relative. Ms. Menard states that Mr. Higby was her grandmother’s father and is so listed in their family bible. He was born Oct 1843 and enlisted in the 53rd Ohio Infantry Nov 1861 at age 18 as a Sargent and was mustered out Aug 1865 at Little Rock, AR. He was wounded at Kennesaw Mtn.,GA June 1864 and survived the war. PROVENANCE: Higby Family Provenance. Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “9533”. Bbl retains 30-40% orig blue with the balance a thin blue patina with several small nicks on right side. Rammer pivot retains about 60% faded case colors with the handle cleaned to bright. Frame retains about 40% smoky case colors, being mostly a silver/grey patina. Hammer is matching patina with fine pitting on both sides at the nose. Cylinder retains about 50% thin blue with the balance thin blue/grey patina and shows 85-90% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. The Ormsby address is completely legible. The “US DRAGOON” is a little thin on the left end, but mostly legible. The “COLT’S PATENT” cartouche is completely legible. All 6 safety pins are crisp and serviceable as are the 6 nipples. Trigger guard and backstrap are a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound showing light to moderate wear with a hand worn patina and both cartouches are legible. Mechanics are fine, strong blue bore with a few small spots of pinprick pitting. 52328-9 (12,500-17,500)
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Session 1 1127.
RARE MASSACHUSETTS SURCHARGED MARTIAL COLT 2nd MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 10557. Cal. 44. Rare 2nd Model Dragoon made in 1851, standard configuration blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2” oct-rnd bbl, nickel silver front sight and 1-line New York address. Trigger guard behind SN is stamped “MS” for Massachusetts. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” The square back brass trigger guard & backstrap contain an oil finished 1-pc walnut grip with clear, faint inspector cartouches with an “X” stamped on left side grip which is also noted on at least two other Massachusetts surcharged Dragoons Julia’s has offered. Almost every part on the revolver has tiny inspector initials. Cylinder has the Ormsby Dragoon-Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R.” and “COLT’S PATENT” cartouches surrounding the SN. There were only about 1,000 of these guns produced under government contract, 1850-1851. The 2nd Model Dragoon was the lowest production of all the Dragoon models and of that limited production, only a few hundred were issued to the Massachusetts militia. There is currently in Smithsonian SN 10603 which was one of a pair carried by Ben Butler when he was in the Massachusetts Militia; later Civil War general and governor of Massachusetts. This is a fine, tight, complete, well functioning example with especially nice cylinder scene and crisp markings. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, fairly sharp crisp gun with traces of finish in protected areas. Gun appears all matching, though not disassembled as gun is tight and all external SN and inspectors match. Cylinder scene is almost totally discernible with matching grey/brown color found on rest of iron on gun, scattered staining and pitting. Markings all crisp and well defined. There are several dings and cuts on right side of bbl housing around wedge slot. Grips are well fit with discernible “WAT” (William A. Thornton) and “JCB” ( Joseph C. Bragg) cartouches, crack repair on right grip near frame and hairline on opposite side. Action is crisp with well defined rifling and bright shiny bore. 52328-10 JS (12,00015,000)
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Session 1 1128. RARE “NEW HAMPSHIRE” MARKED MARTIAL COLT DRAGOON 2nd MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 10244. Cal. 44. Rare New Hampshire Dragoon, blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2” oct-rnd bbl, nickel silver front sight and right hand address. Left side of bbl lug is marked “NEW HAMPSHIRE”. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The square back brass trigger guard and backstrap contain an oil finished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN found internally. Almost every part on the revolver has tiny inspector initials. Cylinder has the Ormsby Dragoon-Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R.” and “COLT’S PATENT” cartouches surrounding the SN. There were only about 1,000 of these guns produced under government contract, 1850-1851. The 2nd Model Dragoon was the lowest production of all the Dragoon models and of that limited production, only a few hundred were issued to the New Hampshire militia. This is a very nice matching, tight, complete, well functioning example of martial 2nd Model Colt Dragoon. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. All matching including bbl, frame, trigger guard, buttstrap, loading arm, cylinder, wedge and grip. Metal overall has been cleaned and is a silver/grey overall with light staining and pitting. SNs and address are all crisp, though inspector marks and patent markings are weak, though mostly discernible. Cylinder has matching patina and the rolled Dragoon-Indian fight scene is mostly discernible. Cylinder pins are all smashed, though gun still rotates and locks well. Brass trigger guard and backstrap exhibit light brass patina with old cleaning. Grip is sound and well fit, Apparently refinished as only hint of cartouche is visible, showing moderate edge wear and inside toes both rounded. Mechanically gun functions well with well defined crisp rifling, staining and pitting. 52328-11 JS (10,000-12,500)
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1129. RARE NEW HAMPSHIRE COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 10229. Cal. 44. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2” octagon to round bbl, replacement copper front sight with 1-line New York City address on top flat. Left side of bbl lug and left side of bbl are marked “NEW HAMPSHIRE”. Left front side of frame is marked “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny U.S. Cylinder is unfluted with six chambers. The brass square back trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Rammer latch is the early vertical style. The 2nd Model Dragoon was the lowest production of all three models, with only approximately 2700 produced 1850-1851. Of that number, only a very few were marked “NEW HAMPSHIRE”. The bbl lug and cylinder appear to have been renumbered. The font on those two parts does not match that on the frame and other parts of the revolver. It appears that in order to renumber the cylinder it was machined to remove the orig SN, which also removed the entire Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and cartouches. Regardless, this is a fine looking, representative piece to fill in a collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl and rammer appear to have been lightly buffed and now show a smooth light blue-grey patina. Frame retains about 60% silvered case colors with the hammer polished to match bbl and has light pitting around the nose. Cylinder is a matching mottled silver-grey patina. Trigger guard and back strap are a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound with good edges and retains about 98% applied varnish finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with sharp rifling and scattered fine pitting. Tip of wedge spring is broken. 52705-2 JRL (4,000-7,000)
COMMERCIAL COLT 2nd 1130. MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 8851. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has a small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The squareback brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a very nicely figured 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” panels on each side of the SN. Cylinder has three partially serviceable safety pins. Although the frame is “U.S.” marked and various parts have small inspector initials, the grip is without cartouches and it appears that this was a commercial Dragoon assembled from contract overrun parts. The 2nd Model Dragoon was produced only during 1850-1851 with only about 2,700 manufactured in that period. Of that small number 1,000 were on contract to the government. Colt, anticipating larger orders, produced parts to make the additional 1,700 revolvers, most of which were inspected at the plant but when the contracts from the government did not materialize, he simply had them assembled into revolvers and sold them on the commercial market. Regardless of where they were sold these revolvers saw hard frontier service which continued through the Civil War and remained in service well into the 1870s. This most rare of Dragoons is rarely found today with any orig finish with most having seen very hard use. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except wedge which is numbered “9216”. All the steel parts retain a cleaned gray metal patina with scattered discoloration and some very fine pitting on right side of bbl; cyl is matching patina with scattered spots of fine pitting and shows 75-80% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with crisp clear panels; grip frame is a cleaned medium mustard patina. Grips well fit with 1/4” chip to rear left toe, showing moderate wear with handworn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few small spots of pitting. 52328-7 (10,000-12,500) Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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SCARCE COLT 2nd MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 9980. Cal. 44. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line NYC address. Rammer is early type with vertical latch. Cylinder is unfluted with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” cartouches surrounding the SN. The 2nd Model Dragoon is the lowest production of all 3 models with only about 2,700 produced 1850-1851. The left front side of frame is marked “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The square back brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in the backstrap channel. Left side of grip has a clear “JH” inspector cartouche and the right side a clear “W.A.T.” (William A. Thornton) sub-inspector cartouche. Wedge is numbered “9991”. Hammer spring is of the straight type with roller in the hammer. The contract with the government for 1,000 Dragoon revolvers was placed in Feb. 1850 with part of that contract filled from 2nd model production. Mr. Colt believing that additional contracts were forthcoming had many of the frames coming off the production line stamped with the “U.S.” on the left side. Only those revolvers with additional small inspector initials can be considered martial arms as the majority of the 2nd model production was sold on the civilian market. This revolver with its matching inspected grip and various inspector initials on individual parts most certainly was a martial arm. A large number of these arms were issued out of the San Antonio arsenal to Cavalry units and Mounted Infantry to combat the Comanche Indians, outlaws & bandits throughout the Southwest. At the outset of the Civil War, all arms at the San Antonio arenas and with troops assigned there were surrendered to the Confederacy when they continued in service throughout the war. Those arms generally saw extreme hard service afterward on the frontier and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge as noted. Bbl retains a smooth, thinning blue finish with some evidence of modern or contemporary finish added and blended to appear original. Light pitting around the front sight. Rammer pivot retains about 40% faded case colors and the frame fading, dark mottled case colors, turned brown on the recoil shields. Hammer retains dark case colors on the left side and rear edge, turned gray on top & right edges. Cylinder is a thin blue/brown patina with scattered spots of fine pitting and shows about 90% strong Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. Grip frame is a smooth light mustard patina. Grip is battered on bottom edges, but is sound with clear cartouches and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. Shows very little use with no visible pitting on the hammer nose or nipple recesses. A very fine example with a slight restoration. 52689-1 (8,000-12,000)
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1132. RARE ENGRAVED COLT HARTFORD/LONDON 2nd MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 168. 44 Cal. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” oct-rnd bbl, German silver front sight and stamped “ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY”. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” engraved in a ribbon. There were only 700 HartfordLondon Dragoons, very few engraved. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a deluxe varnished burl 1-pc grip. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and the “MODEL U.S.M.R.” and “COLT’S PATENT” cartouches partially visible. Left side of bbl lug and cylinder have British proofs. Revolver is engraved in English style with about 60-70% coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns and beautiful foliate and floral patterns on the recoil shields, frame and bbl lug. The rammer pivot is engraved to match with rosettes around each side of the pivot link screw. Backstrap, buttstrap and trigger guard are also engraved to match with line borders. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Gun appears orig and matching with exception of 4 screws and spring-loaded loading arm catch which are replaced. Iron is overall grey/brown with staining and pitting. Tiny trace of finish in protected area of well. Gun is well worn, though engraving is all discernible with most wear on bbl housing. Cylinder shows about half of its rolled Dragoon/Indian fight scene, though dark. Other markings on gun are mostly discernible, crisp address. Backstrap and trigger guard retain 20% orig silver plating. Grips are well fit with traces of orig varnish with several dings and gouges and heavy edge wear, with rounded chips at both inside toes. 52328-8 JS (6,000-8,000)
1133. FINE COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 15387. Cal 44. Usual configuration with 7 1/2” oct-rd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of the frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Cylinder is usual 6 shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. Four of the safety pins are crisp and serviceable. The brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. These Dragoon revolvers were produced from about 1851 to 1861 with a total production of about 10,500 revolvers, of which about 4,330 were purchased on military contracts. The balance of the civilian production were purchased by a variety of individuals for use on the American Frontier and virtually all saw service from earliest production right through the Civil War and afterward returned to service on the American Frontier and in various foreign nations and are rarely found today with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge and grip. Bbl retains about 50% orig thinning blue with the balance turning plum with scattered light surface rust. Rammer and handle retain mottled brown finish. Frame and hammer are a mottled dark brown finish with some scattered pinpricks of rust. Cylinder is a grey metal patina and shows 75-80% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with the “MODEL U.S.M.R.” & “COLT’S PATENT” cartouches sharp and legible. Cylinder has some scattered fine pinpricks of rust. Grip frame is a medium mustard patina. Grip has chipped toes, otherwise is sound showing moderate to heavy edge wear and a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore with a few small spots of pitting. 52328-12 (10,000-12,500) Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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Session 1 1134. MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3rd MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 16801. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” oct-rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line address. Top flat has a 3-leaf sight in a dovetail on the top flat near the breech end. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and left front has a small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The brass trigger guard and steel backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel, which have been overwritten with the full SN in pencil. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/ Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” panels surrounding the SN. One safety pin is still serviceable. Left side of grip has a faint cartouche which appears to be “GDS” (G.D. Shattuck) and the right side a legible cartouche “WAT” (William A. Thornton) and various parts have small inspector initials. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 10,500 3rd Model Dragoons produced from 1851-1861 in both 7-1/2” and 8” variations with both 3 and 4-screw frames. They were virtually all issued to front line troops for use in the early frontier Indian Wars and continued in service throughout the Civil War, usually seeing very hard service and are rarely found today with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge and grip. No orig finish remains being an overall mottled brown patina with pitting on right side of bbl lug, on the rammer and at the muzzle. Frame also has an area of pitting at the right front end of the frame. Frame, hammer & backstrap have matching patina; cylinder is a lighter patina with a few small spots of pitting and shows 60-70% Dragoon/ Indian fight scene roll marking. Trigger guard retains a dark mustard patina. Grip has a gouge on bottom right edge and overall shows moderate to heavy wear and retains a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. 52328-13 (8,000-10,000)
1135. COLT 3rd MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 14705. Cal. 44. Standard configuration with 7-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight with vertical rammer latch. It has silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap with varnished 1-pc walnut grip. It has 1-line New York City bbl address with usual 6-shot cyl. Left side of frame is marked with “COLT’S PATENT”. Small “U” inspector’s mark on left trigger guard. The hammer screw, trigger screw & lockbolt screw have either been refreshed or are proper replacements. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only about 10,500 of these revolvers were produced in period 1851-1861. Most were issued and used prior to and during the Civil War with most seeing hard service during that conflict and are rarely found with remaining orig finish, as with this example. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching including grip, cyl, rammer and wedge. No orig finish remains being a smooth gray patina having been cleaned long ago with some scattered fine pitting on bbl and around the nipple end of the cylinder, some older replaced nipples. Clear markings. No cyl scene remains. Grip frame retains traces silver plating in sheltered areas, now beginning to patinate. Grip is sound showing moderate wear and retaining traces of orig varnish being mostly a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with sharp rifling and moderate pitting. A sound affordable example. 52555-1 JWD (6,000-8,000) 137
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Session 1 1136.
RARE AND VERY DESIRABLE FACTORY ENGRAVED CASED COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON TRANSITION REVOLVER WITH RAMMER. SN 13538. Cal. .31. 5” bbl, blue and case color finish with silver grip straps and burl walnut grip. Revolver is engraved overall in a vine scroll design with a fine punch dot background. The engraving has a scalloped border on frame around the recoil shield and at the rear of the bbl lug. Fine line bordering also appears on the frame and the loading lever. The engraving can easily be attributed to Joseph Delaney because of its unique style. Screws have very unique floral decoration which are also rather unique. Engraving appears on the bbl lug with a band at the muzzle, on the flat of the loading lever, frame has almost full coverage, hammer also shows a very distinct decoration that can be definitely attributed to Joseph Delaney. A Colt 1851 Navy is pictured on pg 38 of Colt Factory Engravers of the 19th Century, 2012, Houze that has the same motif. There are small punch dot marks on the bbl lug, frame and trigger guard that indicate special polish for engraving. The inspector mark “T” is usually stamped on the right rear flat of the trigger guard, but in this case, because this part was engraved, the inspector mark was moved to the right rear bow of the trigger guard. Top bbl flat shows correct 2-line Colt New York City address bordered by dashes. SNs match on frame, bbl lug, trigger guard, backstrap, rammer and cylinder. Partial SNs appear on the arbor, wedge, and written in ink in the backstrap channel of the grip. “COLT’S PATENT” appears on the left forward side of the frame. Revolver is housed in a contemporary Colt factory casing made of mahogany with a pine bottom. Case is lined with purple velveteen. Case contains a correct Colt’s Patent bullet mold, a correct eagle flask that is embossed on both sides, an L-shaped combination tool, a box of paper cartridges and a 100-cnt tin of Eley caps. There are a few conical and rnd bullets also in the case. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl has a smooth grey/brown patina with some slight roughness toward the muzzle and traces of orig blue in protected areas. Bbl address was rolled slightly to the side, leaving the upper line slightly faint. Bbl address has not been polished. Engraving is sharp and unmolested. Rammer shows a hint of case color present. Frame also shows a deep grey/brown patina with no roughness. Engraving is sharp and unmolested. Trigger and backstrap retain nearly all of the orig silver finish which is common for Colt revolvers of this vintage. Cylinder shows nearly all of the rolled stagecoach scene with some erosion above the Colt’s Patent mark. Patent mark is sharp. SN is sharp. 5-safety pins are intact, 2 are somewhat battered. Hammer is a grey/brown patina, engraving is sharp and unmolested. Grip retains nearly all of the piano varnish finish with slight wear at the bottom of both sides. Bore has dark stains with visible gain twist rifling. Action functions well. Cylinder locks up at full cock, half-cock is crisp. Case is very good with no cracks or breaks and a nice even patina finish. Lining is very good with some wear on partitions and on the bottom where revolver sits. Partitions are intact. Mold is very good with clean cavities and clear “COLT’S PATENT” mark. Flask is fine with no dents, sharp embossing and most of the clear lacquer finish. Combination tool is very good with nearly all of the dull blue finish. Cartridge box is wrapped and intact and appears to have cartridges inside. The Eley cap tin is also very good with most of the lacquer. The label may be a reproduction. A chance to obtain a very rare, low production factory engraved transition Baby Dragoon revolver. 49788-1 (8,000-10,000)
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Session 1 1137.
RARE CASED DAMASCENED COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 35232. Cal. 36. Circa 1855. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” oct bbl, pin front sight and 1-line address “COL. COLT. LONDON” with spears. Frame is marked with a small “COLT’S PATENT”. Damascened steel trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Entire revolver including cyl, rammer & handle, wedge, hammer, trigger guard & backstrap are beautifully damascened in 22 karat gold wire in 3 distinct patterns with intricate vines and flower blossoms in heavy gold with a dark brownish background. Cylinder is inlaid in connecting circular patterns with linear foliations. All of the damascene work has the same dark brown background. Screw heads are also damascened. Left side of bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Accompanied by an orig English mahogany casing with empty brass plaque in the lid. Case is scarlet velvet lined and compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a Dixon “COLTS NAVY FLASK”, bag shaped flask, a blued steel 2-cavity bullet & ball “COLTS PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, an all steel cleaning rod and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. There is also a functioning key. Most of the Colts so decorated had the work done in India for the RAJ or for the occasional British officer. This exact Colt is pictured on p 141 in “Colt Engraving” by R. L. Wilson. PROVENANCE: Ex Frank Russell Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains virtually all of this fine gold damascening with the only noticeable wear on the ends of the wedge and a couple of small spots on front strap. Grip has a chipped right toe, otherwise is sound showing light edge wear and overall retains about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Case is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of an old restored finish; interior is lightly to moderately faded with light soil in bottom and light damage from front sight & hammer spur; flask has one small dent and overall retains 70-75% orig finish; mold has numerous small nicks & dings and retains about 50% orig blue; other accessories are fine. 52634-1 JRL (20,000-30,000)
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Session 1 1138.
EXCEPTIONAL MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY-ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 79154. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2” oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line Hartford address. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The brass, 3rd Model small guard trigger guard and backstrap contain 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Both sides of grip have sharp, legible cartouches with “JH” ( James Harris) on left side and “WAT” (William A. Thornton) on right side. Most metal parts have small inspector initials. The Federal Government purchased approx. 35,000 ‘51 Navy revolvers of which about 15,050 went to the Navy leaving about 20,000 that were assigned to the Army, of which this revolver is one. This particular gun is near the end of the SN range of US Army purchased Colt Navies made in 1857. These revolvers were issued to front line troops and used throughout the Civil War and later on the American frontier, generally under harsh circumstances with little or no maintenance and are almost never found today in completely orig configuration with high orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including wedge, cylinder and grip. Bbl retains over 95% orig strong military finish with only light muzzle and sharp edge wear. Rammer pivot retains bright case colors, fading to silver on the handle. Frame and hammer retain strong bright case colors fading on recoil shields with balance silver/grey. Cylinder retains 80% of thinning blue with balance a shiny plum/blue. Ormsby Naval battle scene is virtually all discernible with fine detail. Three safety pins are crisp and serviceable, the other are smashed. Chambers retain strong orig blue; trigger guard and backstrap are a medium mustard patina. Grips are sound and solid with moderate edge wear with small chip in left rear toe. Cartouches are strong and vivid. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with sharp rifling. 52324-1 (25,000-35,000)
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Session 1 1139.
OUTSTANDING RARE EARLY EXHIBITION QUALITY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 5597. Cal. 36. 7-1/2” bbl. Rare dovetail front sight with bead and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame is engraved “COLT’S PATENT” in an unusual position. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contains a beautifully figured burl walnut with varnished 1-pc grip with last three digits of SN in backstrap channel. Revolver is engraved with full coverage foliate arabesque pattern with a small cross-hatched panel on each side all with shaded background. Engraving extends over bbl lug and onto rammer pivot with a fine border over the muzzle. Hammer is engraved to match. Backstrap, butt strap and trigger guard are also engraved to match. All screwheads are lightly engraved in matching patterns. Cylinder is usual 6-shot with Ormsby naval battle scene and five of the safety pins are mostly serviceable. These fancifully embellished Colt firearms have frequently been attributed to The Crystal Palace Exhibition of 1851. Based upon the production date, this could well be a distinct possibility. CONDITION: Very fine as bbl retains about 80% glossy blue with sharp edge wear and light flaking. Rammer retains faded case colors in sheltered areas. Balance has somewhat turned silver. Frame and hammer are a mostly grey metal color. Cylinder is clean, grey metal color with a few prominent scratches and retains overall 60-70% of the Ormsby naval battle scene. Trigger guard retains most all of its silver finish as backstrap retains over 50% of its silver. Grip is very fine and retains most of its crisp deluxe varnish. Mechanics are crisp. All visible numbers have been found to be matching. Bore is very good with strong rifling and slight spotting from age. This is truly an exceptional example of Colt’s artistry. 52705-3 TDW (15,000-25,000)
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Session 1 1140.
VERY RARE EARLY COLT 2nd MODEL SQUAREBACK 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 937. Cal 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2” oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line block letter New York City address with dashes. Left side of frame has tiny “COLT’S PATENT”. Cylinder has usual 6 shots with Ormsby naval battle scene. The silver plated square back, small guard brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in the backstrap channel. Only about 3,000 of these rare revolvers were produced with the earliest SN noted by Swayze in 51 Colt Navies being 848 though first models with notched arbors still occur up to about 1250 serial range where the remainder of production to about SN 4000 are all second model configuration with slotted arbor (base pin). This gun features all the other early features including the thin profile grips, rammer screw entering from right side and small sgl inspector letter on trigger guard below SN. The very early revolvers, such as this one, are rarely ever found with any orig finish and this particular example is no doubt among the very finest. PROVENANCE: Ex-Norm Flayderman Estate Collection; Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including rammer handle, cylinder and grip other then wedge which is numbered 822. Bbl and cylinder retain 90-95% orig bright blue, with sharp edge wear with areas of staining, pinprick pitting, scattered scratches, screws retain most of their fire blue. Ormsby rolled naval battle scene is fully discernible and crisp with scattered blemishes. Rammer & handle are bright/gray and show no case color. SN is stamped width-wise on the forward portion of lever which is unique to these early 3-digit Colts. Frame and hammer retain muted case colors with the balance silver/gray. Case colors of this era were notoriously light and dull. Grip is sound, well fit with a few small nicks & retains virtually all orig varnish with very light sharp edge wear. Mechanics are fine, crisp well defined bore with scattered spots of pitting. This is truly an exceptional early 2nd model ‘51 Navy that would be very difficult to upgrade. 52328-3 (6,000-8,500)
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Session 1 1141.
RARE CASED SECOND MODEL COLT 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1701. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2” oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York City address. Left side of frame is marked “COLT’S PATENT” and it has a small square back silver plated brass trigger guard and back strap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with the first three digits of SN visible in back strap channel. Trigger guard and backstrap are engraved with a heavy zig-zag border with a small engraved cartouche in the form of an oval inscribed “PRO DEO ET REGE” (Translation: For God and King) at the top. The center of the cartouche is inscribed with what appears to be “W R” in Old English and there is a figure above the cartouche that may be a fist or some other indistinguishable character. Center of backstrap is engraved with light foliate and floral patterns. Accompanied by an English oak casing with the lid medallion missing. Interior is purple velvet lined with a Colt directions label in the lid and compartmented in bottom for a Dixon “COLT’S NAVY” bag-shaped flask, a brass 2-cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. Right rear covered compartment contains a wood handled cleaning rod with broken tip. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: About fine, all matching including wedge and grip. Overall retains virtually all of a fine professionally restored finish to bbl and frame. Cylinder was re-blued but not polished. Cylinder retains 85-90% Ormsby Naval battle scene with an area of pitting. Trigger guard and back strap retain most of their post engraving silver finish. Wedge screw is a replacement. Grip is sound with moderate edge wear and numerous small nicks & dings and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Case has a few minor chips in the edge of the lid, otherwise is sound with handling & storage nicks, dings and scratches and retains most of its orig varnish, missing brass plaque on top of lid. Interior is strong & bright with light soil in bottom and light damage from front sight and hammer spur. Mold, flask and cap tin are very fine, screwdriver tip of tool is slightly reshaped and cleaning rod with its broken tip is fine. 52328-4 (6,000-8,000)
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1142. FINE LATE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 214367. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2” oct bbl, brass pin front sight & 1-line “New-York U.S. America” address. Left front side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. the brass grip frame contains a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 4-digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Cylinder is un-fluted with 6 chambers and Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Wedge has an orig number “17375” with last 3-digits of matching SN stamped above. Rammer handle is properly un-numbered. The model 1851 Navy was produced in fairly large numbers (215,348) 18501873 indicating that this revolver was produced in about 1873 near the end of production. The 1851 Navy was extremely popular throughout the Civil War, on both sides, for its light weight and fairly large grip with smaller caliber that still packed a pretty good punch. They were equally popular on the American frontier after the war with both lawmen and outlaws. It is well documented that James Butler (Wild Bill) Hickock carried a brace of these pistols during his storied career. Numerous other luminaries of that era are also known to have carried and used them. Most saw very hard service and are rarely found today with high original finish. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge as noted above. Bbl retains about 85-90% glossy orig blue with sharp edge & muzzle end wear and a few scattered spots of light thinning. Rammer & handle retain strong, bright case colors. Frame retains about 90% bright case colors, somewhat faded on left recoil shield. Hammer retains faded case colors turned dark on top edge. Cylinder retains about 60% thin orig blue and shows about 95% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Chambers of the cylinder still show some of their orig blue indicating very little use. Trigger guard & backstrap retain traces of orig silver, being an overall medium mustard patina. Grip shows moderate sharp edge wear with a few light nicks & scratches in the finish and overall retains about 8890% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with good shine and scattered pitting. 52705-4 JRL (5,000-9,000)
1143. VERY FINE EARLY COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS, SN 312 WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 312. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York address with dashes. It has 1860 Army-style rack & pinion rammer with “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame. The brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc smooth ivory grip. This gun is in very fine condition, retaining much of its orig finish. This particular arm was made first year of production in 1961 at the height of Civil War fervor. Surviving Colts of this era are rarely found in high condition and fine aesthetics as this example. Factory letter states that it was shipped to J.C. Grubb Hardware Store, Philadelphia, PA, August 4, 1861 in configuration noted except grips were not listed and Grubb probably added the ivories. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very fine overall, all matching. Bbl retains about 60% bright orig finish. Cylinder retains traces of finish. Rolled Ormsby naval battle cylinder scene is almost all discernible. 4 safety pins are functional. Frame, loading arm and cylinder retain over 50% fading and muted case colors. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 40% orig silver plate (turned black) balance of brass surface has a light mustard/yellow patina. Grip is sound and sharp showing mellow ivory patina with craquelure on butt. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 52328-21 JS (6,000-8,000) ESA Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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Session 1 1144.
EXTREMELY RARE EARLY COLT MODEL 1860 7-1/2� ARMY WITH FACTORY ROUND CYLINDER AND FACTORY LETTER, NOT FLUTED, SN 35. SN 35. Cal. 44. Among the rare variations in Colt Percussion Armys, are early Armys made with rnd rebated non-fluted cylinder, brass backstrap Navy sized frame, 7-1/2� rnd bbl and not cut for shoulder stock. Few of these guns are known and are quite the anomaly among collectors. This rare gun has factory letter showing this exact configuration shipped to Smith, Crane & Co, NYC, July 9, 1861. This is an honest example of a rarely encountered firearm that is quite distinct and would fit into most any advanced Colt collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is overall grey/ plum with discernible matching SNs on bbl, cylinder, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, wedge and also on loading arm which is almost never seen on Armys. There is no discernible bbl address. Address purposely removed, still retaining the dashes and only a few partial letters. Patent markings both clear on cylinder and frame. Cylinder retains four functional safety pins and over half of its rolled Ormsby naval battle scene. Small assembly letters are stamped on left side of trigger guard as seen in photos. Grips retain about 80% orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine with crisp rifling in bore. 52492-1 JS (12,000-15,000)
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Session 1 1145.
VERY RARE FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH 7-1/2” BARREL AND NAVY SIZE GRIP WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 1521. Cal. 44 PERCUSSION. Very rare Colt 1860 Army with 7-1/2” rnd bbl, German silver front sight & 1-line block letter Hartford address. Left side of frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Frame is rare 4 screw-type, cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and extended stock yolk screws. Cylinder is rebated with full flutes and 6 chambers marked on the outside with the SN in one flute and patent date in another. Five of the six safety pins are serviceable. The silver-plated brass trigger guard & iron backstrap are Navy sized and contain a 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, out of the more than 200,000 Model 1860 Army revolvers produced 1860-1873 fewer than 4,000 had fluted cylinders with the vast majority of those under serial number 8,000. Given that this revolver was produced in early 1861, just at the outset of the Civil War and it is well documented that several shipments of Model 1860 revolvers were shipped to Southern dealers. These early fluted Army revolvers are considered secondary Confederate arms. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 44 with 7-1/2” bbl, blue finish and wood stocks, shipped to the Colt New York office on Feb. 19,1861 in a 50 gun shipment. Since the Civil War did not officially commence until April 1861 and given the size of this shipment it seems likely that this revolver would have probably gone to the Confederacy. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge, cylinder & grip. Bbl retains traces of blue in sheltered areas being an overall smooth even blue/brown patina with rammer & handle matching patina. Frame retains very bright case colors on the sides, turning a little dark on the recoil shields and fading on the front left edge. Hammer retains about 60-70% equally bright case colors turned brown with light pitting on the nose and top edge. Cylinder retains thin blue in the flutes with a light blue/brown patina on the outer diameter. Trigger guard retains about 97-98% strong orig silver with a series of fine nicks on the trigger bow. Backstrap retains about 70% bubbly orig silver and the buttstrap about 90%. Grip shows heavy edge wear with usual light nicks & scratches and retains most of a fine restored varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 52705-5 JRL (7,500-12,500)
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Session 1 1146.
FINE COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 310. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 8” rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line Hartford address with dashes. Frame is 4-screw style cut for shoulder stock. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLT’S PATENT”. Cylinder is 6-shots, full fluted with SN in one flute. The silver plated brass trigger guard and steel backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Given that this model of Colt made its debut shortly before the onset of the Civil War and there are records of numerous deliveries to Southern states, some just days before the shelling of Fort Sumter, these earliest fluted Armys are considered by many collectors to be secondary Confederate arms. This gun possibly could be researched from Colt and other sources that have listed many fluted SNs over the years. Regardless who carried this gun during the Civil War, this is a very high condition gun for a fluted Army that no doubt saw service. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, all matching including wedge and grip with light muzzle wear. Bbl and cylinder retain about 10% bright orig blue turning to plum/brown. SNs and other markings on gun are well struck and easily discerned as can be seen in photographs. The frame, hammer and loading assembly retain traces of case colors being overall plum/brown. Trigger guard retains about a third of its orig silver with largest losses where held. Backstrap retains about 90% orig silver plating with freckling. Grips are sound and well fit showing moderate edge wear retaining 80% orig varnish. Action functions, though a bit sloppy with crisp, well discerned rifling in bore. 52328-18 JS (7,000-9,000)
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Session 1 1147.
EXTREMELY FINE CIVIL WAR MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 8099C. Cal. 44. This is an extremely fine example of a martial late-1862 US cavalry purchased Colt Army revolver. Blue and color case hardened with 8” rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line U.S. America address. Frame has “COLT’S PATENT” stamped on left side and is 3-screw style. Cyl is usual rebated style with 6-chambers and Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. All of the safety pins are serviceable. The brass trigger guard and iron backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN found in grip channel. Both sides of grip have inspector cartouches “JT” ( John Taylor) and possibly “GDS”; most of the metal parts have inspector initials. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 127,000 Model 1860 revolvers were purchased by the Federal Government for use in the Civil War. The vast majority of these revolvers were issued to front line troops and was the most extensively used handgun throughout the Civil War. This particular example is totally original and matching in every regard and has identical condition from muzzle to butt, you can not find a more honest Civil War example in such extremely fine functional condition with a scarce matching accompanying inspected “COLT’S PATENT” 2-cavity bullet mold. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall, all matching and orig. Bbl retains about 70-80% orig blue though thinning with dings and dents around wedge slot. “Feathering” in finish is easily discerned around sight and loading arm catch. Frame, hammer, and loading arm retain strong traces of their bright case colors with balance muted and grey/silver. Cylinder shows virtually all of its crisp and well discerned Ormsby Naval battle scene with traces of blue in protected areas and inside chambers. Trigger guard exhibits a smooth yellow brass patina. Backstrap and buttstrap retain about 50% of their thinning orig blue finish with the balance gray. Grip is sound, solid, well fit with very good discernible inspector cartouches with edge wear as can be seen in photos. Mechanics are excellent and bore is crisp, shiny and well discerned. Accompanying mold is very good to fine overall, retaining traces of finish with staining and pitting, well marked “44H” above inspection initials “AHK” (Albert H. Kirkham). 52328-19 JS (8,000-12,000)
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Session 1 1148.
FINE CIVIL WAR MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 135852. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 8” rnd bbl, nickel silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Frame is 3-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. The unplated brass trigger guard and blued steel back strap contain a martially marked 1-pc walnut grip with excellent fit that is a factory original Colt product, however the last four digits of the serial number recorded on the interior of the grip, in the backstrap channel read “0081”, and do not match the rest of the gun. However, one would never know it from the fit. Left side of grip has a clear, legible inspector’s cartouche and the right side a mostly legible cartouche. Grip does fit very well. Various parts have small inspector initials. Cylinder is rebated with six chambers and has the Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. All six safety pins are partial but serviceable. There were over 200,000 of these revolvers produced 18601873 of which the government purchased 127,156. They were the most widely distributed handgun in the Civil War and were popular with the troops for their hard-hitting 44 caliber ball/bullet. These revolvers remained in service with the military well into the 1870s until eventually replaced by the Model 1873 Single Action Army cartridge revolver. After the war they saw hard service on the frontier with several cavalry units and some infantry units. After they were replaced they were sold as surplus and remained in service for many years on the American frontier and around the world. They are rarely found today with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Paul Sorrell Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grip, as noted. Bbl retains 8590% strong orig blue with an area of thinning on right side and with some pitting around the muzzle, very nice original feathering near sight, around ram rod latch and on the right side of the barrel near the ram rod pivot. Rammer pivot retains bright case colors and the handle faded case colors; frame retains about all of its lightly to moderately faded case colors, as does the hammer; cyl is a dull blue/brown patina and shows about 80% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard & front strap are a light yellow patina and the back strap retains about 80% thinning orig blue showing original feathering. Grip is sound with a couple of small nicks and retains a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few spots of pitting. 52511-2 (7,000-9,000)
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Session 1 1149.
CASED PAIR OF COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVERS. SN 130565/131872. Cal. 44. Composite cased pair of Colt Army’s both made in 1863; one US Martial and the other civilian. Both guns are standard configuration with 8” rnd bbls, 6-shot rebated cylinders with Ormsby rolled naval battle scene. Both guns retain some orig finish. Green velvet later lined aftermarket compartmentalized case retains loose bullets, two cap tins, 2-cavity Colt’s patent bullet mold, nipple wrench, 2-pc cleaning rod and double-sided eagle and panoply of arms powder flask. CONDITION: Very good overall. SN 130565 is civilian gun. SN’s all matching except wedge, which is “0632”. Bbl retains 10-20% bright blue finish, especially in protected areas with balance a mottled grey/plum, well struck 1-line New York address. Cylinder has a matching grey patina, fairly sharp, though no finish. 60-70% of rolled naval scene with pitting above well struck patent line. Brass trigger guard has been cleaned with a light mustard patina, tiny traces of silver plate. Marked “44CAL” on left rear. Grips retain about 90% of their orig varnish with moderate edge wear and minor cosmetic blemishes. Mechanics are crisp with bright bore. SN 131872 is military issue with discernible inspectors cartouches appears all orig and matching. Bbl retains about 10% bright finish, mostly on bottom of bbl with balance a mottled plum/grey, crisp 1-line New York address, muzzle wear. Cylinder exhibits about 80-90% discernible cylinder scene, tiny traces of finish in rebated area with matching silver/grey patina with pitting. Frame, loading assembly pivot and hammer retain areas of muted case colors with balance silver/brown. Backstrap retains strong traces of blue in protected areas. Grips are well fit with hand worn patina and discernible inspector cartouches with moderate edge wear. Inspector mark is found on bottom of one stock and set of initials “JHC” are cut into other side. Mechanics are strong with well discerned rifling in bore. Casing has inset plaque in shape of an ordnance symbol of crossed cannon with central ball. Green velvet lining is stained and soiled. Two compartments have double wood covers with similar cut wood knobs. Accompanying nipple wrench and bullet mold, both with dark patina and pitting. One cap tin has reproduction Ely paper label; the other is embossed, retaining about half of it’s orig varnish. Flask has reddish copper patina with good detail of panoply of arms and eagle. Brass top has dis-similar patina with bent spout. 52034-3 (17,500-20,000)
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Session 1 1150.
FINE COLT MODEL 1860 CIVILIAN ARMY REVOLVER. SN 133952. Cal. 44. Blue and color case hardened with 8” rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “44 Cal.”. Frame is 3-screw type, cut for shoulder stock. Cylinder is rebated and has the Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. The silver plated brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. This gun is interesting in that most metal parts have government inspection marks along with the now factory varnished grips show that this gun was military contract originally. The punch mark on left side of frame in shoulder stock cut-out is thought to show condemnation and the non-inspected cylinder was never SNd. Col. Colt was never one to waste government contract over-run or nonaccepted parts. Colt apparently just re-polished and finished this Army for private purchase. Regardless, this is a very fine Colt Army revolver made at the height of the Civil War in late 1863, retaining much orig finish and crisp action, sold in civilian market, possibly to a Civil War officer. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Gun appears orig and all matching with exception of un-serialized wedge, replaced wedge screw and as noted, orig contemporary un-serialized cylinder. Bbl and cylinder retain 30-40% bright orig blue, especially in protected areas with balance plum. Frame, hammer and loading assembly retain strong muted case colors with balance. Silver/grey. Stocks are well fit with light edge wear and scattered cosmetic blemishes. 52328-20 JS (5,000-7,000)
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Session 1 1151.
EXTRAORDINARY CASED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 4197. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 4-1/2” rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. It has “COLTS PATENT” on left side of frame and Cal. marking on left shoulder of trigger guard. Cylinder is half fluted and rebated with 5 chambers and all 5 safety pins serviceable. The silver plated trigger guard and back strap contain a nicely figured, varnished, 1-pc walnut grip that has the SN in back strap channel. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany Colt casing compartmentalized in the bottom for the revolver, a dbl sided eagle and stars “E PLURIBUS UNUM” flask, a blued steel 2-cavity bullet and ball “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter that is marked on right side “36P”, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps and a functioning key. Given that this revolver was produced during the early years of the Civil War and survived in unused condition is just short of miraculous. Then to further survive the great Manifest Destiny westward expansion still in unused condition, is even more astounding. Most of this model revolver saw hard service throughout the Civil War and on the American frontier and are rarely ever found with much orig finish. They remained in service well into the 1870s and even 1880s until supplanted by the “new” cartridge revolvers. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including wedge and grip, probably un-fired. Bbl retains about 65-70% dark glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. The rammer and handle retain brilliant, vivid case colors as does the frame and hammer. The cylinder retains about 90-92% dark glossy orig blue with a few flaked spots and retains about all of its orig blue on it’s front face and in chambers. All 5 safety pins are serviceable. The trigger guard and back strap retain virtually all of their orig silver plating with one small scrape on front strap, exposing brass. Back strap silver is slightly thinned. Grip is crisp with sharp edges and no discernible flaws and retains virtually all of its bright orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has one grain check in lid, otherwise is completely sound with very minor storage and handling mars in the finish and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Interior is heavily faded with moderate soil with one slightly loose partition. Flask is crisp, retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish. Mold is equally new with some minor flaking on right handle. Cap tin shows soil and staining to the label. Altogether an outstanding cased set that would be difficult to duplicate. 52267-1 (12,500-17,500)
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Session 1 1152.
EXCELLENT 1st YEAR PRODUCTION CIVIL WAR 5-1/2” COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1025. Cal. 36. This gun conforms to other Model 1862 revolvers being blue and color case hardened with 5-1/2” rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line Hartford address. Left side of frame has a small “COLT’S PATENT”. Brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip. Cylinder is typical half-flutes rebated and has a patent date in one flute. This gun was made in 1861 and rarely are first year production Hartford address guns found in such fine, almost new condition, especially with very fine orig with Colt’s Patent 2-cavity bullet mold. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Excellent overall, appears all matching though not disassembled as gun appears to be in its orig configuration, tight and well fit. Bbl and cylinder retain about 90% orig bright blue with staining and pitted area on right side of bbl as can be seen in photos. Frame, loading assembly and hammer retain most of their orig case colors, with balance turning silver/blue. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 90% of their orig silver plating with some staining and freckling. Grip is sound, solid and well-fit retaining about 95% of its orig bright varnish with edge wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with crisp rifling. Accompanying mold retains over 90% orig thinning dull blue finish with scattered staining, pitting and light tack marks. 52328-14 JS (7,000-9,000)
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Session 1 1153. RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 4765. Cal. 36. Silver plated. Standard configuration with longest and most desirable 6-1/2” rnd bbl 1-line New York address. Gun finely engraved on bbl, cylinder, frame, hammer, trigger guard and backstrap. Gun has matching SNs with small “E”s stamped adjacent denoting engraving. This gun was made in 1861 at the start of the Civil War. This is an aesthetically pleasing gun, popular with Civil War officers, especially in this longer bbl length. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun appears orig as used. SNs matching except wedge “4904” and grips which have a partially discernible 4-digit number inked that do not match “4765”. Gun retains about half of its orig silver plate with staining and pitting. Engraving and markings all discernible. Grips retain about 80% of a bright varnished finish. Mechanically sound with crisp discernible rifled bore. 52328-15 JS (4,500-6,500)
1154. RARE 2-DIGIT 6-1/2” COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 50. Cal. 36. Standard configuration with 6-1/2” rnd bbl, Hartford address, “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame. Cylinder is half-fluted and rebated with 5-chambers. This gun was made early in 1861, at onset of Civil War. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good overall. Markings are all discernible, though bbl address is week as is patent found in cylinder flute. Gun is all matching including wedge and grips. There is a restoration to last 5/8” of loading arm tip and catch. Metal overall is plum/grey with staining and pitting. Trigger guard and backstrap have strong traces of orig silver plate. Grips are well fit with traces of orig factory varnish. Mechanically gun is functional, though sluggish with well defined rifling in bore. 52328-16 JS (1,500-2,000)
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1156. COLT MODEL 1871/72 OPEN TOP SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 3108. Cal. 44RF Henry. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2” rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address with dashes and an integral rear sight at the forcing cone end of the bbl. Right side of bbl lug is mounted with an ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and hammer has firing pin attached with two rivets to left side of hammer nose. Blued steel trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. Only about 7,000 of these rare revolvers were produced in the period 1872-73. This predecessor of the venerable single action army, although a fine revolver in its own right, never gained strong popularity in the U.S. because the cartridge revolvers had already emerged on the scene making the rimfire cartridge obsolete. The majority of these revolvers were sold into Mexico and Latin America where the 44RF Henry cartridge was still popular and in extensive use. They are rarely found in orig configuration with any orig finish at all given their rough frontier service under extremely harsh conditions with little or no maintenance. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about all of a fine professionally restored finish of the highest quality with high polish brilliant blues and strong bright case colors. Grip is equally new with one or two minor nicks. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 52328-22 (3,500-4,500)
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1155. SCARCE COLT MODEL 1871/72 OPEN TOP SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO A MAN WANTED FOR MURDER. SN 6923. Cal. 44 Colt. Usual configuration with 8” rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and left shoulder trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. Cylinder is usual rebated style with re-rolled Ormsby naval battle scene marking. SNs on the bbl, frame, trigger guard and buttstrap are all matching which last 3 digits of matching number on the cylinder. Backstrap channel of the grip has a coating of dark dried oil with obscures any numbers present. Mounted with varnished 1-pc walnut grip that has had both toes replaced. Revolver has been cleaned with the appearance of having been on a wire wheel. There were about 7,000 of these revolvers produced 1872-1873. Accompanied by a letter bearing the signature of George F. White, US Marshal, Southern District of Georgia, dated February 5, 1913. This letter states in effect that this revolver was taken from the body of L. L. Williams who was being served papers by Mr. White. Apparently Mr. Williams resisted arrest and was killed by Deputy US Marshal J.A. Kelly. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching except grip as noted above. No orig finish remains being an overall cleaned, bright metal finish with fine pitting. Grip, with its repaired toes is otherwise sound showing light to moderate edge wear and retains most of its bright, custom varnish finish. Wedge appears to be an un-numbered replacement and the wedge screw is battered. Ejector rod head is a replacement. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 52487-1 JRL (3,500-5,000)
Session 1 1157.
EXTREMELY RARE ENGRAVED AND NICKEL PLATED COLT MEDIUM FRAME LIGHTNING RIFLE THAT BELONGED TO PORFIRIO DIAZ. SN 3543. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Full nickel finish with 20â€? bbl, full magazine and barleycorn front sight with blued, reverse mounted 900 yard ladder rear sight. Mounted with exceptional Italian walnut buttstock that has checkered straight grip and carbine buttplate without trap. Left side of receiver has a stud & ring and the trigger guard has a safety. Forearm is of 2 pieces, double Schnable checkered hard rubber with the Rampant Colt trademark logo on each side. Underneath top tang has matching SN with matching SN in pencil on rear face of buttstock, under the buttplate and also Porfirio DĂaz inside the toe of buttplate. Carbine is incredibly engraved by master engraver Cuno Helfricht with about full coverage on the receiver & top tang. Engraving consists of the large vignette of a cowboy, that resembles Buffalo Bill Cody, roping a bull buffalo in a prairie scene on the left side, a standing bull elk on the right side and the engraved Rampant Colt logo on top rear of the receiver. All the vignettes are surrounded by extremely well executed foliate arabesque patterns with extremely fine pearled background. The areas in front & behind the loading gate recess have extremely fine diamond & dot patterns with a matching diamond pattern over the receiver ring. Each side of the front edge of the receiver is engraved in a small shell pattern. Top tang is engraved with a fan pattern around the hammer slot
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with foliate arabesque patterns down the tang. Trigger plate & trigger bow are engraved in foliate arabesque patterns and geometric patterns with smaller patterns on the bottom tang. Bottom tang is engraved in period script, also by Mr. Helfricht “Porf. Diaz�. Buttplate tang & heel are engraved to match. This carbine is pictured, both sides & bottom tang, in full color on page 493 of The Colt Engraving Book Volume One, Wilson, in the Cuno Helfricht section of that publication. The medium frame Lightning rifle was Colt’s first attempt at producing a pump action firearm. They made almost 90,000 between 18841902. Of that number only a limited few were carbines and of those exceedingly few were so elaborately engraved with special plating. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% strong orig nickel with some fine pimpling in a couple of spots on the bbl. Receiver retains about 90% strong orig nickel with losses from flaking, not wear on the right side. Top & bottom tangs, trigger guard & trigger plate retain virtually all of their strong, orig nickel. Buttplate retains about 60% orig nickel with the losses from flaking not wear. Buttstock has handling and storage nicks & scratches and retains about 90% strong orig varnish. Forearm has a couple tiny bruises on the left rear edge and shows light diamond point wear, turned chocolate on the left side. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with sharp rifling and moderate pitting. 52428-1 JRL (25,000-45,000)
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Session 1 1158.
*EXTREMELY RARE TRANSITIONAL COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN A SCARCE CALIBER FACTORY ENGRAVED BY WILBUR GLAHN WITH IVORY GRIPS AND FACTORY LETTER. SN 341804. Cal. 44 Russian & S&W Special. Nickel finish with 5-1/2” bbl, full thick front sight with V-notch rear sight in the top strap. Left side of the bbl has the roll marked caliber “RUSSIAN AND S&W SPECIAL 44”. Left front side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and the Rampant Colt trademark. Mounted with very beautiful 2-pc ivory grips that have deep left & right Colt medallions. SN was observed on the bottom front of frame and on the left side of the front & backstraps under the grip. Rear face of the cylinder has last 4 digits of matching SN. This revolver is beautifully engraved by Wilbur Glahn in about B-style which consists of about 50% coverage extremely well executed foliate arabesque patterns with nearly full coverage on the frame, recoil shield & loading gate. Top strap is engraved in extremely well executed leaf & vine patterns with beautiful, simple arabesque patterns on the bbl which extend from the frame to the front sight, surrounding the 1-line block letter address. Ejector housing is engraved with a snake pattern in the top gullet with extremely well executed geometric patterns on the outer radius. Each side of the frame bbl boss is engraved with Mr. Glahn’s distinctive V-shape pattern which are also found at the top of the backstrap and on the heel & toe of the grip frame. Buttstrap is engraved in a light arabesque pattern with an extremely detailed hunters star on the trigger bow. Cylinder is engraved to match with a continuous running foliate arabesque pattern between & behind the
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flutes. Rear edge of the cylinder has a double wavy line border pattern. Rear edges of the frame on each side of the hammer slot are engraved in feather patterns with very nicely shaded background. Wilbur Glahn began working for Colt in 1919 and was greatly influenced by the master engraver Cuno Helfricht which shows in much of the extremely fine detail found on this revolver, particularly in the very fine shading & crisp, sharp cuts. The pearled background found in the engraving on the frame is very consistent and even, also an influence by Mr. Helfricht which was not so noticeable on Mr. Glahn’s later work. The leaf & vine patterns on the top strap of this revolver and the arabesque patterns on the bbl are also indicative of Mr. Helfricht’s influence and are reminiscent of the early leaf & vine patterns found on his work on early percussion Colt’s. A review of the book Colt Engraving, Wilson, in the Wilbur Glahn section, disclosed several other similarly engraved revolvers, but few with such simple artistic beauty as found on this one. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 44 S&W, with 5-1/2” bbl, nickel finish, ivory stocks & factory engraved, shipped to Baker, Hamilton, Pacific Co., San Francisco, CA / Ellery Arms Co. on May 9, 1921 in a 1-gun shipment. Also accompanied by a 1-page letter by renowned Colt Historian, author & researcher, the late R.L. Wilson wherein he discusses the Cuno Helfricht / Wilbur Glahn transition engraved pieces which he states are the best work by Mr. Glahn. A very similar example of this rare transitional work is seen in Wilson & Hables book of Colt pistols on page 216 and 217 further describing the rarity of these embellished arms. This is truly an exceptional work by Mr. Glahn. PROVENANCE: Vince Sepulveda Collection. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent plus, all matching . Overall retains about 99% plus crisp, orig nickel with only a very light cylinder line and a couple small spots of flaking under the grips. Grips are excellent with a few age lines and show a beautiful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, new & unfired. Possibly a one of one ever produced. 525981 (75,000-125,000) C&R; ESA 159
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Session 1 1159.
*EXTREMELY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT OFFICER’S MODEL FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER WITH BOX AND FACTORY LETTER. SN 20240. Cal 22. Blue finish with 6” tapered rnd bbl. Adjustable Patridge target front sight and adjustable rear sight in a dovetail in the top flat of the frame. Bbl has standard for the period 2-line address on top and is marked “COLT OFFICERS/ MODEL .22 LONG RIFLE” on the left side. Left side plate has the Colt trademark Rampant Colt. Trigger is checkered and all blue finish while the hammer is polished bright on the sides with blued top & rear edges. Top flat of the frame and rear of the frame are matte finish and the backstrap is checkered. Revolver is engraved by William Gough with class “B” coverage of about 60% of the revolvers surface. Engraving consists of fine arabesque scrolls with pearled background. Revolver is mounted with factory 2-pc pearl grips that have left & right Rampant Colt silver medallions and a raised carved eagle on the right side. Accompanied by a Colt factory
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letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 22 with 6” bbl, blue finish, pearl stocks, class “B” engraving and shipped to Loan Account,(These rare loan account guns were the Colt Exhibition guns and were shipped for display purposes to selected and important Colt Dealers to exhibit the BEST Colt had to offer.) Spaulding W. Arms, Salt Lake City, Utah on May 31, 1938 in a one gun shipment. Remarks section indicates that the revolver was returned to the factory on Feb 1, 1939 and shipped 6 additional times to businesses in Albany, NY, Indianapolis, IN, Jamestown, NY, Detroit, MI, Chicago, IL and Jenkintown, PA and was finally sold on April 5, 1940 to the Bacharach Raisin Company in Baltimore, MD. Also accompanied by an orig burgundy hinged lid cardboard box with black & white end label identifying this revolver. Additionally there are 3 black & white overlabels, 2 on the end of the lid “TARGET” and “PATRIDGE SIGHTS”. The 3rd label is diagonally over the top “ENGRAVED” from which “EN” is missing. This exact revolver is pictured on page 330 of The Book of Colt Engraving, Wilson and on page 306 of Colt Pistols, Wilson & Hable wherein they state that it is “one of the most traveled of sample guns”. Wilson also states that this box was shipped 6 or 7 times and shows the travel wear but protected the gun during its travels. To say that this revolver is beautiful is a gross understatement. It is exceptionally beautiful and exceedingly rare. Accompanied by a copy of the Wilson & Hable book in which this outstanding revolver is pictured. PROVENANCE: R.E. Hable Collection, Vince Sepulveda Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, appears to be new and unfired showing no evidence whatsoever of having been fired. There is only the most faint cylinder line and a small spot or two on left side of the trigger. Grips are excellent, showing great fire and color. Box has worn edges and a couple of broken corners with the right end of the top partially detached, otherwise it is intact with mostly legible labels. This is the rare opportunity to own one of the most rare Colt’s extant. 52329-2 (22,500-27,500) C&R
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Session 1 1160.
VERY RARE CUSTER BATTLEFIELD COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO SIOUX INDIAN RUNS-THE-ENEMY. SN 7087. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” bbl, full front sight and 1-line script letter address that had “U.S.A.” removed during the period of use. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and has also had “U.S.” removed from the frame. Ejector housing is first type with nickel plated bull’s eye ejector rod head and base pin is orig type with dimpled ends and slightly battered head. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has partially obliterated matching SN in the backstrap channel. Only the “8” & “7” are completely legible. Left Runs-the-Enemy side of grip has the partial outline of an inspector’s cartouche with partially legible “O” for Orville W. Ainsworth. There are small “A” inspector initials on the bbl, trigger guard, cyl & backstrap. Bottom edge of grip is battered & worn, obliterating the inspector initial there. Matching SN is also found on bottom of bbl under ejector housing & on the cylinder. This revolver appears to have been from 1,000 Colts of Lot 7, shipped in May 1874, 166 of which where issued to the 7th Cavalry. A previous owner spent an incredible amount of time studying notes, descriptions and reports from troops who were first on the battlefield the day after Custer was annihilated, with special attention to the location of identifiable bodies. With careful extrapolation of the body locations and comparing the interviews of Indian participants, he determined that this revolver could only have been issued to Regimental Color Sgt. Robert M. Hughes of Company K. Accompanied by a 2-pg letter from renowned author, historian and collector, John Kopec, wherein he authenticates this revolver and verifies much of the technical information about the revolver. He speculates that it may have been simply a stolen revolver, but could have been captured by hostiles. Also accompanied by a copy of an interview of Runs-the-Enemy, a Two-Kettle Sioux who fought at the Little Big Horn, by Dr. Joseph K. Dixon was printed in his 1913 book The Vanishing Race from his 1909 publication. Additionally accompanying from about the same time is a copy of an interview by Ivan Stars who interviewed Chief Runs-the-Enemy and recorded it in the Sioux language then translated it into English. Both interviews relate nearly identical wording regarding the Custer Battle and the annihilation of his command. Mr. Star’s rendition also includes the statement that “All thought horse soldier all die. Then one horse soldier raise up,
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all thought he returned to life from spirit land. Many frighten. He raise up arm to shoot six shooter pistol. I grab six shooter pistol from horse soldier. I shoot horse soldier in head with his six shooter pistol. He strong man. He have bad wound in belly before I kill him. His black whisker short hair. He have the white man called mustache long with curve at the end. He no horse soldier chief. He have marks on arm. He die close together with one called Yellow Hair... “. He continues near the end “I follow Kicking-Bear, mark on weapon with my possession. I wear ghost shirt. I dance the ghost dance. I give now to you my much thought. Coup, marked with sign, my possession, guard six-shooter pistol. To wash on red holy God, six-shooter pistol name 7-Zero-8-7. For I do this. I Run-the-Enemy.” The “7-Zero-8-7” in Runs-the-Enemy’s interview above certainly is the SN of this revolver. His statement “To wash on red holy God ---” appears to refer to an ocher wash applied to the grip which is now a very dark reddish brown similar to the two ocher dots found on Chief Two Moons’ Colt revolver previously sold by the James D. Julia auction company. The nickeled ejector rod head may have originated on another Colt Single Action captured by Runs-the-Enemy at the Little Big Horn battle. Chief Runsthe-Enemy also captured a nickel plated Colt after he killed a “Black” soldier (apparently Isaiah Dorman, a black scout and interpreter killed in the battle). CONDITION: Very good, all matching including bbl, cylinder and grip. Cylinder number has been partially defaced with only part of the first “7”, the “0” and last “7” visible. The “8” in the SN is completely gone. No orig finish remains being an overall cleaned gray metal patina showing muzzle edge wear and the muzzle filed flat during the period of use. Cylinder is in matching patina. Grip has chipped toes and left edge shows heavy wear with the aforementioned over all very dark reddish brown color. Mechanics are fine; strong, dark bore with fine pitting. 52454-1 JR431 (22,000-27,000)
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Session 1 1161. SCARCE CUSTER RANGE COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER INSPECTED BY AINSWORTH WITH HISTORY TO THE SIOUX INDIANS IN CANADA. SN 5860. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual config with 7-1/12” bbl, slightly thinned front sight and 1-line script letter address with serifs at each end. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and a small “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has matching SN in backstrap channel. Grip is hand carved on each side with deep geometric patterns that show wear consistent with their age. Ejector housing is 1st type with bullseye ejector rod head. Buttstrap retains its sharp toe and the ejector housing has had its sharp front edge rounded. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. All parts including bbl, cylinder, trigger guard, back strap and bottom left edge of grip are marked with a tiny “A”, the inspector initial of Orville W. Ainsworth. Grip is too worn to show a cartouche. This revolver was part of Lot 6, received in February 1874 and in the second and third quarters of 1874 issued to the 1st, 2nd and 7th Cavalry Regiments, of which the 7th received 166 revolvers. At that time, Companies D and I, 7th Cavalry were issued those arms. It has provenance back to 1965 when it was discovered in a collection owned by a Mr. Albert Mattern, a farmer who owned land adjacent to the Hobbema Indian Reserve in Alberta, Canada, about 45 mi. south of Edmonton. This revolver was sold by the Bud Haynes Auction Company of Reindeer, Alberta, Canada. The history of this revolver is that Mr. Mattern had “owned it for 20 years and had originally acquired it from one of the native people on the reserve”. This information was all contained in the auction description in 1965. The orig auction tag accompanies this revolver. The Hobbema Reserve is populated by the Anishinabe and Dakota native Indians and are related directly to the Sioux. This is the area to which Sitting Bull fled with his Sioux after the Battle of the Little Big Horn in June 1876. They remained in Canada until the early 1880’s when they returned to the U.S. and surrendered, to be placed on various reservations. The probability of this revolver having been issued to one of Custer’s troopers in Companies D or I is very strong given the fact that it was originally discovered in Canada near to where the Sioux retreated after the battle. Both the 2nd and 7th Regiments participated in fighting in June 1876. The 2nd Regiment was engaged at the Battle of the Rosebud with Gen. Crook, who was on his way to support Custer but delayed to rest horses and troops and the rest, as we know, is history. Company D was with Capt. Benteen who had three men killed in action with an unknown number of revolvers lost. Company I had all 38 men killed in action with Custer and all 38 revolvers recovered by the Indians. Seven troopers of Company I were with the pack train detail and none were lost in battle. Statistical information was obtained from Colt Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers, a Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn. The authors also state that there were a total of 266 men killed and 59 wounded in the battle, and it is estimated that approximately 300 Colt revolvers were lost by the troopers and recovered by the Indians. CONDITION: Good, all matching including bbl, cylinder and grip. The metal, overall retains an even dark brown patina, thinning around the rear edge of the frame from handling. Left front side of the frame has a series of dings as though it may have been dropped on rocks. Grip frame is matching patina. Cylinder is also matching patina with one small area of pitting. Grip has chipped toes and shows heavy wear with a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with sharp rifling and a few scattered small spots of pitting. 52454-3 JRL (12,000-15,000) Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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Session 1 1162. SCARCE CUSTER RANGE COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH KOPEC LETTER. SN 6045. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” bbl, slightly thinned front sight and 1-line script letter address with the correct broken letters in the roll die. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has a tiny “A” (Orville W. Ainsworth) subinspector initial on bottom left edge. Bottom right edge of grip has crude carved initials “WW”. Mr. Ainsworth’s “A” is also found on bottom of bbl, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. Matching SNs were found on the frame, trigger guard, backstrap, bbl and cylinder. Backstrap channel of the grip is dark and oil stained, obliterating any possibility of seeing the orig number. Ejector housing is 1st Type with bullseye ejector rod head and base pin is correct type with dimpled ends. Revolver has early features consisting of a sharp toe on the buttstrap, sharp front edge on the ejector housing and large cylinder stop notches without approaches. This revolver was part of Lot 6 from which the 1st, 2nd and 7th Cavalry regiments were issued the “new” revolvers from this lot in 1874 with the 7th Cavalry receiving about 166 revolvers from the SN range 55056516. The backstrap of a single action revolver, SN 6048, was located on the Custer Battlefield in relic condition during the archeological work in 1984. The 2nd Cavalry received 106 of these revolvers and the 1st 236 revolvers in that serial range. The history of the 7th Cavalry and Custer’s debacle at the Little Bighorn against hostile Indians is extremely well known and needs no enhancement. The 2nd & 3rd Cavalry were equally storied and historic Cavalry regiments having fought Indians from Arizona to Montana and were actually present with General Crook at the Battle of the Rosebud on their way to support Custer at the Little Bighorn. The 1st Cavalry regiment was primarily stationed in California and their issue of these revolvers was shipped from Rock Island to Benicia Arsenal, California. The 1st Cavalry was also a historic regiment having fought Indians, outlaws and Mexicans throughout California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Idaho and Utah. The 1st Cavalry also was engaged in the Nez Perce War in 1877. Given the close proximity of the SN of this revolver with that of the backstrap recovered at the Little Bighorn (#6048) and the revolver (#6046) documented as having been issued to Company H, 2nd Cavalry as of June 11, 1874 lends credence to the belief that this revolver was present at the Battle of the Little Bighorn or as a minimum at the Battle of the Rosebud with the 2nd or 3rd Cavalry regiments. The fact that this revolver has remained in orig configuration until today is indicative that it escaped the recalls of the 1890s and early 20th century and further promotes the idea that it may have been captured by hostiles in June 1876. Accompanied by a 2-pg letter from renown Colt historian, author and collection John Kopec wherein he verifies most of the above information. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching except grip as noted, which is probably orig to this revolver. Overall retains a smooth brown patina with fine surface pitting. Bbl retains blue under the ejector housing. Grip is sound and shows and old amateur refinish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with some shine and a partial ring about mid-point along with moderate pitting. 52497-1 (8,00010,000)
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Session 1 1163.
RARE EARLY AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 3839. This is a nice complete Single Action Army, manufactured in 1874 in standard configuration with 7-1/2” bbl, early donut shaped ejector knob, 1-line Hartford address with daggers. Matching SN 3839 found on every part normally numbered, bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. Grips have an indiscernible non-matching number that fit gun fairly well. Ainsworth “A” inspector marks are found on backstrap, under bbl, with proof firing “P”, cylinder and trigger guard. This gun is in the serial range with noted documented guns issued to Company K 4th US Cavalry in 1874, known SNs issued to Company K 4th US Cavalry include SNs 3816, 3822, 3824. These three 4th Cavalry guns were part of a shipment of 1000 guns shipped to the San Antonio Arsenal, January 15, 1874 and other known guns in that shipment also include SN 3833, so no doubt this gun, if not issued to the 4th was issued to another of the western Cavalry units. This gun is an honest survivor of an early orig configuration Single Action Army that no doubt saw action in the Indian War. CONDITION: Good to very good overall, complete, orig and all matching with exception of grips which appear civilian with no discernible cartouche and only a single inked SN visible “2”. Bbl retains strong traces of bright blue finish in protected areas, especially under ejector housing. Bbl address, 2-line patent and “US”, SNs and inspector marks are well discerned. Gun is a mottled gray overall with old cleaning & pitting. Grips are refinished & varnished, but match gun well, with slight rounding at inside toe. Mechanics function with bright, crisp bore. 51935-3 JS (6,500-7,500)
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Session 1 1164. PRIME CUSTER RANGE “LOT FIVE” COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 4708. Cal. 45. This gun is accompanied by a John Kopec Letter of Authenticity written in 2004. He states “this revolver originated from within LOT FIVE. Lot Five was one of the prime lots from which the U.S. Seventh Cavalry received their initial issues of these revolvers in July of 1874. It was many of these revolvers which had seen service at the famous Battle of the Little Bighorn, or Custer’s Last Stand. One revolver #4729 is cited in our book “Colt Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers” as being a “Presumptive, Pine Ridge Sioux Reservation Indian use” example. Several examples from within this serial number range were returned to Colt’s during 1895 to be refurbished. Among these we find; #4704, #4716, #4718, #4727, #4728, #4743, #4785 and #4791.”. This gun has had a fair amount of restoration and could quite easily have been a Indian used gun as so many are found missing ejector housings and other parts. Matching SN’s found on bbl, frame, trigger guard and backstrap. There is no SN on the grips or cylinder. The bbl has excellent correct 1-line Hartford address with daggers, but has been trimmed to just under 5-1/2”. CONDITION: Fair to good overall. Metal is overall mottled gray, though markings well discerned except first line of patent markings on left side of frame which are very light. Small Ainsworth “A”’s are found on bbl, trigger guard and backstrap, though light on backstrap. Ejector assembly is replaced and of third type. Front sight is an older restoration as are grips which are heavily worn but appear to be original Colt. Cylinder is highly buffed and also appears to be a replacement. Firing pin, according to Kopec appears to be a homemade replacement, main spring, base pin and base pin screw are also replacements. Mechanically functional with discernible rifling in bore 51965-1 JS (5,000-7,000)
1165. SCARCE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY ARTILLERY REVOLVER WITH SEVERAL CUSTER RANGE PARTS ALL INSPECTED BY AINSWORTH. SN 5039. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 5-1/2” bbl, thinned front sight and 1-line script letter address with serifs at each end. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and a small “U.S”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that shows a clear “OCH” (Lt. Odis C. Horney) inspector cartouche under the date 1901 on the left side and the right side a clear “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr) sub-inspector cartouche. Mr. Carr’s initials also appear on the bottom left edge of the grip. Ejector housing is 1st type with bullseye ejector rod head and orig type copper colored ejector spring. Base pin is without dimpled ends. The buttstrap has the orig sharp toe while the ejector housing sharp front edge has been rounded, probably during the period of use. All of the parts except the grip have tiny “A” (Orville W. Ainsworth) inspector initials. The following SN’s were observed: 4798 on bbl; 3051 on trigger guard; 5742 on the buttstrap and 5296 on the cylinder. All of these parts are Custer range except the trigger guard, which was probably issued to the 4th Cavalry in January 1874. Revolvers in the SN range 4500-5504 were issued to the 7th Cavalry in March 1874 and those in the range of 5505-6516 were issued to the 7th Cavalry in April 1874. In the book Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers a Continuing Study, Kopeck & Fenn, the authors state that SN 5740 was documented to the 7th Cavalry in 1888. Most of these parts can be presumed to have been issued on Cavalry revolvers to the 7th, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Cavalry regiments and probably were present at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Especially the backstrap, no. 5742. The authors also cite numerous examples of Indian used and Pine Ridge Sioux Reservation used revolvers that are in the same range. Obviously, this is one of the revolves recalled to the arsenal where they were altered to Cavalry configuration with no thought to continuity of SN’s. These revolvers remained in service well into the 20th century before being sold as surplus. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains, being overall smooth blue-grey patina with fine frosty pitting on the frame. Cylinder is a cleaned grey metal patina. Trigger guard and backstrap are also cleaned grey metal patina with fine pitting on backstrap. Grip has chipped toes with a few dings and bruises, and retains a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore. 52454-2 JRL (3,500-5,500) 167
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Session 1 1166.
EXCEPTIONAL CLARK INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 55629. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color cased hardened with 7-1/2” bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of the frame has 3-line patent dates and “U.S.”. Mounted with matching numbered, oil finish 1-pc walnut grip that has oval “DAL” (Lt. David A. Lyle) inspector cartouche under the date “1880” on the left side and a rectangular “DFC” (David F. Clark) subinspector cartouche on the right. Mr. Clark’s initials also appear on the bottom right edge of the grip, on the cylinder, bottom of the bbl and bottom of the frame adjacent to the SN. Frame, trigger guard and buttstrap have full matching SNs and the bbl, cylinder and grip, in the backstrap channel, are marked with the last 4 digits of matching SN. Ejector housing is 2nd Type with bullseye ejector rod head and orig bronze colored spring. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. This revolver was among the early part of the 4th Contract produced in 1880. Several revolvers from this early 4th Contract are known to have been issued to both the 6th and 7th Cavalry as well as the Philippines Cebu police. The fact that this revolver remains in orig configuration with high orig conditioning attests to it having escaped the recalls of the 1890’s and early 20th century where thousands of cavalry revolvers were returned to both Colt and Springfield Arsenal for conversion to artillery configuration. This is one of the finest Lyle/Clark inspected Cavalry revolvers extant. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching as noted above. Bbl retains 95-96% strong, glossy orig blue with distinct “feathers” on each side of the front sight and each side of the ejector housing stud. Frame retains about 98-99% crisp, bright, orig case colors with only faint sharp edge wear and some slight fading on the recoil shield and loading gate. Screws retain virtually all of their orig fire blue. Hammer retains about all of its orig case colors, moderately faded. Trigger guard and backstrap retain most of their orig factory blue with sharp edge wear and some dulling of the backstrap. Cylinder retains about 95% strong orig blue, lightly thinned on the outer diameter, strong and bright in the flutes. Chambers retain virtually all of their orig factory blue. Grip is sound with a few minor nicks and dings on the right side showing light edge wear and overall retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny showing most of its orig blue bore with no evidence of ever having been fired. 51857-1 JRL (20,00030,000)
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Session 1 1167.
SCARCE CASEY INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 16632. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2” bbl, full front sight and 1-line script letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and a small “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has last 4-digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has a legible “APC” (A.P. Casey) sub-inspector cartouche. Bottom of grip, bottom of bbl, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder all have small “C” inspector initials. Bottom of bbl under ejector housing has last 4-digit of matching SN which are also found on cylinder. Ejector housing is 1st type with bullseye ejector rod head and base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. This revolver is still in its orig cavalry configuration having escaped the recalls of 1893 and early 20th century when thousands of cavalry revolvers were recalled by the armory, refurbished and had their bbls shortened to 5-1/2” artillery configuration. This revolver was manufactured in 1875 during the height of the Indian wars when cavalry revolvers were in great demand. Most of the production of that period would have been issued to front line cavalry units. Others however were issued to state militias where they remained until they were declared surplus, returned to the arsenal and sold as surplus. That this revolver remains in near unfired condition attests to the fact that it was either stolen from the army, captured by the Indians or remained in a militia armory until sold. Accompanied by a John Kopec 2-pg letter wherein he validates most of the above information and states that this revolver “remains 100% authentic in every respect”. Also accompanied by a letter from Rob Judd of Rural Retreat, VA dated June 25, 2008 wherein he states that he received this revolver after his grandfather’s death in about 1956. His grandfather was Burt L. Knight of Manchester, CT and that he has no information beyond that. PROVENANCE: ExTommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains traces of orig finish in the most sheltered areas, being a clean, smooth gray/brown patina. Front gullets of frame retain strong case colors and the hammer faded case colors. Cylinder retains blue in the flutes with the outer diameter matching patina to the revolver. Grip is crisp, showing light edge wear and a legible cartouche, lightly battered on the bottom edges. Hammer will not catch in the safety notch and is not solid in the half-cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore, shows very little evidence of having been fired. 52072-1 JR101 (15,000-20,000)
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Session 1 1168.
FINE COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER FROM THE LAST CONTRACT WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 131615. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2” bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left front side of frame has 3-line patent dates and “U.S”. Mounted with oil finished 1-pc walnut grip that has the large “SEB” (Capt. Stanhope E. Blunt) inspector cartouche under the date 1890. Right side has the large “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr) sub-inpector cartouche. Mr. Carr’s initials also appear one the bottom edge of grip, bottom of bbl, bottom of frame and cyl. The “mystery” “K” inspector initial appears on the trigger guard and butt strap. Ejector housing is third type with half-moon ejector rod head and base pin is proper type without dimples. Accompanied by a Colt Factor letter addressed to Mr. R.H. Vanyek, dated Aug. 22, 1962 which identifies this revolver in cal 45, blue finish with 7-1/2” bbl, type of stock not listed and delivered to the U.S. gov’t inspector at the Colt plant on Apr. 30, 1890 in a 270 gun shipment. SN was observed in the usual places on the frame, trigger guard and butt strap with last four digits of matching no. on bottom of bbl and cyl. Back strap channel of the grip has the last four digits “1574”, obviously that of another revolver from the same shipment. Grips were probably mixed during a cleaning session in an armory or in the field. The fact that this revolver remains in original configuration attests to the premise that it escaped the recalls of the 1890’s and early 20th century where thousands of Calvary revolvers were converted to Artillery configuration. Very likely this revolver was assigned to a Calvary militia unit or was possibly stolen by a deserting soldier. Also accompanied by a box of twelve Frankford Arsenal Revolver Ball Cartridges dated 1878. This revolver was part of the 12th and 13th contracts for 2000 such items manufactured 18901891. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grip, as noted above. Bbl retains about 93-95% strong original blue with light muzzle end holster wear and a couple of small dings. Front sight shows strong “feathers” on each side and on each side of the ejector rod stud. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, strong and bright in the most sheltered areas, light to moderate fading elsewhere. Hammer retains brilliant case colors on sides and rear edge, faded on top edge. Hammer screw fire blue has faded with the other screws retaining most of their bright, shiny fire blue. Trigger guard and front strap retain about 95% bright original blue with the backstrap showing strong blue at the top and on the butt strap having worn to blue/grey patina elsewhere. Cyl retains about 85% original blue with sharp edge wear and thinning on the outer diameter, strong and bright in the flutes. Chambers of the cyl and bore retain most of their strong original blue indicating that the revolver has been fired very little. Grip is sound showing moderate edge wear with a couple of small chips and dings and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Cartridge box has repaired broken edges, pull string is intact. 52527-15 (17,500-25,000)
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Session 1 1169.
FINE COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER INSPECTED BY CAPT. STANHOPE E. BLUNT. SN 134183. Cal. 45 COLT. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2” bbl, full front sight & 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and “US”. Ejector housing is 3rd type with half moon ejector rod head. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has last 4-digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has the faintly legible cartouche “SEB” (Capt. Stanhope E. Blunt) under the date that appears to be 1890. Right side has the faint outline of what would be the “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr), sub-inspector initials in cartouche. Mr. Carr’s initials also appear on left bottom edge of grip, bottom of bbl, bottom of frame & cylinder. The trigger guard, backstrap & ejector housing are marked with the mystery “K” inspector initial. This revolver was produced in 1890 as part of the 12th and 13th contracts signed in Nov. 1889 & Sept. 1890 for 2,000 revolvers each. Many of these revolvers were assigned to militia units where they remained until recalled and were then sold as surplus. That this revolver escaped the recalls of the 1890s and early 20th century where thousands of cavalry revolvers were converted to artillery configuration by having their bbls cut to 5-1/2”, attests to the fact that it was with an active cavalry unit, assigned to a militia or possibly had been stolen, which was not an uncommon occurrence. Regardless, few cavalry revolvers of that era remain today in orig configuration and with orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including bbl, cylinder & grip. Bbl retains 93-95% glossy orig blue with light muzzle end wear and some thinning to the left side. Each side of the front sight and each side of the ejector stud show strong “feathers”. Ejector housing retains about 90-92% strong orig blue, thinning to silver on about an inch of the outer radius at the muzzle end. Frame & hammer retain about 95-96% orig case colors, strong in the front gullets and in sheltered areas, brighter on the right side. Hammer shows strong bright case colors, turned dark on top edge. Cylinder retains about 75-80% thin orig blue on the outer diameter, strong & bright in the flutes. Chambers of the cylinder & bore retain most of their orig blue indicating that it has been fired very little. Trigger guard & trigger plate retain about 80% strong, bright blue thinning on the front strap. Backstrap & buttstrap retain about 70-75% strong orig blue, thin in the middle with a spot of cleaned pitting on the buttstrap. Grip is sound showing heavy edge wear on the right side and overall retains a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 52699-1 JRL (12,500-17,500)
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Session 1
1170. SCARCE CASEY INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 16650. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color cased hardened with 7-1/2” bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has partial 2-line patent dates and a partial “U.S.”. Ejector housing is 1st Type with bullseye ejector rod head. Base pin is a replacement without dimpled ends. Grip is a varnished civilian replacement with spurious matching pencil number in the backstrap channel. Left side of grip is crudely carved “WA” and right bottom edge of grip is carved with an “M” or “W”. The bbl and cylinder show last 4 digits of matching SN. Bbl, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder have small “C” (A. P. Casey) sub-inspector initials. Casey inspected Cavalry revolvers are some of the more scarce to find. CONDITION: Fair to good, matching numbers as noted above. Overall retains a high quality restored finish with the bbl showing 30-40% blue with scattered fine pitting. Frame retains about 60% faded case colors and the hammer dark case colors. Cylinder is mostly a blue/brown patina on the outer diameter with blue in the flutes. Trigger guard and backstrap retain 50-60% thin blue. Grip has a chipped left toe and shows moderate to heavy edge wear with about 20% orig varnish. All the screws are replacements, probably at the time of refinish. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 52511-11 (6,500-8,000)
1171. COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 35387. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip whose cartouches have been obliterated during refinish. Matching SNs were observed on the frame, trigger guard and buttstrap with last 4 digits of matching SN on the bbl and cylinder. The sub-inspector initials “JTC” ( John T. Cleveland) appear on the frame, bottom of the bbl, cylinder and bottom left edge of grip. Ejector housing is 3rd Type with bullseye ejector rod head. Base pin is correct style with dimpled ends. Revolver has been completely refinished. This revolver was part of the 9th Extension of the Contract which encompassed 2,003 revolvers delivered in about 1877. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching except grip as noted. Overall retains most of a custom, smooth, blue/ brown finish with faint sharp edge wear. Grip is sound with a smooth custom oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong sharp bore with fine frosty pitting. 52493-1 JRL (3,000-5,000)
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1173. EXTREMELY FINE COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 96458. Cal. 45. Standard configuration blue and case hardened, 1-line Hartford address, full front sight, 3-line patent & “US” on left side of frame. Mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip that has the date “1903” over “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr). Gun is in truly remarkable condition retaining virtually all of its orig finish. Frame is SN 96458, backstrap is 138270 and trigger guard is 6957 with small inspector “A” for Ainsworth. Trigger guard was part of a gun from LOT SEVEN which a portion of it would have gone to the 7th US Cavalry and at least 3 revolvers have Custer Battlefield association, #6559, #7047 and #7119 (see Kopec & Fenn, Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers, page 259262). However most guns in this series are associated with the 2nd and 5th US Cavalries. Regardless this is a remarkable gun that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter confirming shipment on August 24, 1883. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall, gun appears orig and complete, retaining 97-98% bright blue on bbl, ejector housing, backstrap, trigger guard and cylinder. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their bright and muted case colors. There is a light drag line on cylinder and several cosmetic scratched scattered on bbl, slight reductions of blue at muzzle and face of ejector housing. Grips are sound, well fit with hand worn patina and crisp cartouche. Mechanics are crisp with bright shiny bore. 51988-1 JS (6,500-8,500) 173
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Session 1
1172. COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER PRODUCED IN 1880 WITH KOPEC LETTER. SN 54637. Cal 45. Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that is probably orig to this revolver, although any number that was in the backstrap channel has been obliterated with oil stains. Left side of the grip shows the oval cartouche “DAL” (Lt. David A. Lyle) inspector cartouche under the date “1880”. Right side has the barely legible “DFC” (David F. Clark) sub inspector cartouche. Grip has 4 notches on the bottom left edge and 2 on the bottom right edge. Whether these notches represent men that the owner killed, gophers or skunks is unknown. Right center of the grip has the initials “JUD” or “TUD”. The J is reversed which would make it a lower case t. Ejector housing is second type with bullseye ejector rod head and base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Accompanied by a 2-page letter from renowned Colt Single Action collector, researcher and author, John A. Kopec wherein he details much of the above information. Mr. Kopec also correctly pointed out that the “DFC” sub inspector mark on the bbl is different from known specimens of that mark and that the individual digits of the SN on the bottom of the bbl differ from the other identical digits on the rest of the revolver. Whether this bbl was changed at a later date is unclear at this time. This revolver was part of a large order of Colt’s from the fourth contract, delivered in 1880 and would have likely seen service with one of the Cavalry Regiments fighting Indians on the American frontier. The fact that it remains in orig configuration attests to the premise that it escaped the recall and conversion to artillery configuration in the 1890s and early 20th century. Whether it had been stolen, captured by hostiles or assigned to a militia unit is unknown as of this writing. CONDITION: About good, all matching except grip as noted. Orig finish remains only under the ejector housing and in the most sheltered areas. Screws are mostly in fine condition. Hammer retains dark case colors. Cylinder is a matching gray patina with an area of battering around one flute. Trigger guard & backstrap are a plummy brown patina. Grip is sound with a few light nicks and retains most of a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 52506-13 JRL (4,000-7,000)
Session 1 1174.
EXTRAORDINARY COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER U.S. ISSUE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 131728. Cal. 45 LC. 7-1/2” bbl. Blue and case color finish. 1-pc walnut grip. Bbl shows correct 1-line address on top with “RAC/P” stamped on bottom in front of cyl pin. There is a “K” inspector mark at ejector rod stud. Frame shows a 3-line patent mark on forward left side with US to the rear. SNs match on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, bbl, and cyl. Last 4-digits of SN are written in ink in backstrap channel of grip. Frame has “RAC” stamp above SN. Cyl shows “RAC” and “P” on periphery. Trigger guard has “K” proof in front of bow. Backstrap has “K” proof behind SN. Grip has “SEB” cartouche on left side with “1890” over cartouche. Right side of grip shows “RAC” cartouche. PROVENANCE: Colt Factory letter confirming delivery to the U.S. Government inspector on April 30,1890. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 90% brightblue finish with visible feather marks around front-sight and ejector rod stud. Blue has flaked slightly on right side of bbl address toward the breech where it has turned a plumb-brown patina. All bbl marks are sharp. Front-sight is full-sized, ejector rod housing shows 90% blue with front edge wear. Frame retains 90% of the slightly faded case color that is vivid under loading gate and in gullets in front of cyl. Frame markings are sharp. Frame screws show considerable blue. Hammer retains 90% case color on both sides front and rear. Trigger shows considerable blue. Trigger guard shows 95% blue. Slightly faded on forestrap. Backstrap shows 90% blue with some light scratches down back side and on butt. Cyl shows 80% blue finish that has flaked somewhat, has high edge wear, and a slight dragmark. Cyl flutes show strong blueberry color. Cyl markings are sharp. Grip is fine with nearly all the oil finish, sharp cartouches, and a few small handling marks. There are 2 small dents on the right side of butt. A wonderfully preserved example of a Colt Single Action Cavalry revolver shipped in 1890. 52154-7 (10,000-15,000)
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Session 1 1175.
*EXTREMELY RARE COLT PRE-WAR - POST-WAR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER ASSEMBLED PRE-WAR BUT NOT SHIPPED UNTIL 1962 WITH ORIGINAL INVOICE, POST-WAR BLACK BOX, SHIPPING SLEEVE, AND FACTORY LETTER. SN 356850. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 5-1/2” bbl, full thick front sight, 1-line block letter address and Model/Cal. marking on left side. Left front side of frame is marked with 2-line 3-patent dates and the Rampant Colt trademark. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 45 with 5-1/2” bbl, nickel finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Don Glaser, Emporia, KS on February 6, 1962 in a 1-gun shipment. In the remarks section “Records indicate this firearm was assembled on April 8, 1940 and later shipped as noted above, indicating that it was definitely a pre World War II weapon.”. Also accompanied by a copy of an express receipt from Colt dated February 6, 1962 in the name of Don Glaser, Emporia, KS. Additionally accompanied by 2 copies of a Colt Factory invoice also made out to Mr. Glaser for this revolver identified by caliber & SN. An additional accompaniment is a typewritten letter to Mr. Glaser from Mr. Jim Wilson of Denton, TX inquiring about the history of this revolver which he states he had recently traded for. The back of this letter is Mr. Glaser’s response to Mr. Wilson, handwritten wherein he states that he traded this gun to John Rohner of Boulder, CO, he further states that he had purchased it directly from Colt and had never pulled the hammer. Mr. Glaser and Mr. Rohner were the inventors & marketers of the Gravermeister Pneumatic Engraving Machine. Finally accompanied by the orig post-war black hinged lid box with gold & black end label and a blue & white “NICKEL FINISH” label. Bottom of the box has the handwritten brick red grease pencil SN that matches this revolver. This box contains an owners pamphlet, warranty card & “Handling the Handgun” pamphlet. Inside the box also has the orig tan tissue paper & wire handle bristle brush and is all contained in the orig cardboard shipping sleeve with blue & yellow Colt label addressed to Mr. Glaser in Emporia, KS with the hand stamps “EXPRESS COLLECT”. One additional accompaniment is the book COLT’S SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER PREWAR POST-WAR MODEL, Wilkerson with personalized presentation to Roger Perlock expressing appreciation for his help with this book and that a revolver from his personal collection is featured within, dated April 1991. Page 16 of this publication is a full page black & white photo of this revolver which lists manufacturing & shipping dates with credit to The Roger Perlock collection. Page 47 of this publication is a reproduction of the shipping invoice for this revolver. Page 19 of this publication states that there were only 6 revolvers found to have been assembled before World War II, but not shipped until the 1950s and 1960s. This is an exceptional & rare Single Action, the likes of which are unlikely to be offered again in this lifetime. PROVENANCE: Vince Sepulveda Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Overall retains 99% plus crisp, orig nickel with only a faint bit of evidence that the cylinder has ever been turned. Right side of frame, just forward of the grip, has a small ding, otherwise the finish is flawless. Grips are equally crisp & new. The action was not cycled to check the mechanics or condition of the bore as it is readily apparent that it has never been fired. The box & paperwork are equally crisp & new. Book is excellent. 52598-2 (15,000-20,000) C&R 175
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Session 1 1176.
*COLT PRE-WWII SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH SPECIAL GRIPS, ORIGINAL BOX AND FACTORY LETTER. SN 350802. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue and color case hardened with 5-1/2” bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of bbl is marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 44-40”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt without a circle. Mounted with scarce Fleur-de-lis and diamond checkered, silver medallion, 2-pc walnut grips. Inside each grip is marked in pencil “4”. SN was observed on bottom front of frame and right side of front and back straps, under the grip. Accompanied by it’s orig, matching numbered, hinged lid burgundy cardboard box with black & white end label and a small blue over-label that is mostly illegible. The label inside the lid is pasted over a second label and is upside down. Box also contains a wire-handled bristle brush. Additionally accompanied by a Colt factory letter dated March 10, 1961 and addressed to renowned collector Mr. George Lewis of Kansas City, MO. The letter states that this revolver was in Cal. 44 with 5-1/2” bbl, blue finish and checkered wood stocks, shipped to W. S. Brown, Pittsburgh, PA on October 7, 1927. It is rather uncommon to find these pre-war single actions with their orig box in such high condition. Also accompanied by a Smith & Wesson style hinged lid mahogany case with dovetail corners and yellow felt lining. PROVENANCE: George Lewis. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except cylinder which is properly un-numbered and grips as noted. Overall retains about 99% plus crisp orig finish with brilliant case colors on the frame in sheltered areas, lightly to moderately faded elsewhere. Screws retain virtually all of their crisp orig blue. Hammer retains brilliant case colors, turned a little dark on top edge. Grip frame retains virtually all of its orig blue as does the cylinder. Grips are crisp, fit extremely well and are probably orig to this gun showing only faint diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Appears to be new and unfired. Box is sound showing moderate edge wear and light soil. Mahogany case is fine. 52527-11 (12,000-18,000) C&R
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Session 1 1177.
COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY FLAT TOP TARGET MODEL REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 162899. Cal. 32 WCF. 7-1/2” bbl. Full blue finish. 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips with Colt medallion. Bbl shows 1-line Colt address on top with cal mark on left side. Front-sight is a brass blade type. Frame is of the flat top variety, with rear-sight in mortise adjustable for windage. Front of frame on left side shows 2-line patent address with rampant Colt logo in a circle to rear. SN matches on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Last 4-digits of SN is scratched on inside of each grip. Assembly no. “38” is stamped on inside face of loading gate and on frame under trigger guard. Cyl is not marked. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter confirming the features of this revolver and showing shipment on October 25, 1909 to R.H. Shayer, address unlisted. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl shows a professionally restored blue finish, with sharp address and cal mark. Bbl shows only slight muzzle wear and a few light scratches. Ejector rod housing also shows 95% blue finish with slight high point wear at muzzle end. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Frame shows 80% dark blue finish with sharp markings. Some small stains on top strap and left outer re-coil shield and loading gate. There are few tiny scratches on right side. Trigger guard and backstrap show 7080% blue finish, turning plumbgray on the outside surface of trigger guard bow and on front and forestrap. All SN marks are sharp. Hammer retains 7080% orig case color with sharp knurling. Cyl shows 90% blue finish with a slight drag-mark and some staining on front face. Chambers are dark. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and no losses. One of only 925 single action flat top target revolvers manufactured. This revolver was shipped in 1909. Fourteen years after it was manufactured. 52154-8 (8,500-12,500)
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Session 1 1178. ULTRA RARE COLT’S VERY FIRST CALIBER 44 CENTERFIRE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER PRODUCED WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 36026. Cal. 44 RF Henry/44 WCF (44-40). This revolver has a somewhat long history beginning on April 26, 1877 when it was shipped to Colt’s London Agency for delivery to the Turkish Government for test trials. It seems that Baron Von Oppen, Colt’s brother-in-law and European representative, had learned that Winchester was attempting to sell the Turkish Government some 30,000 of their, then available, 44 caliber revolvers. He hurriedly contacted Gen. Franklin, Colt’s Vice President regarding the situation. Gen. Franklin, under the impression that Turkey was using the Winchester Model 1873, had three revolvers, including this one, made up and shipped to the London agency for delivery to Constantinople. This was apparently done in very short order as this revolver has no British proofs indicating it did not stay in England for any length of time. Gen. Franklin’s mistaken belief regarding the model of the Turkish rifles being .44RF Henry for the 1866 Winchester rather than the Cal 44-40 of the Model 1873, led to the modification of this revolver, apparently by a Turkish armorer. He cleverly replaced the orig firing pin with a hook-billed, pointed, flat firing pin retained with a sgl rivet and modified the frame firing pin recess to accommodate this rimfire adaptation. It is readily apparent in looking into the chambers that this revolver was fired innumerable times using the much shorter 44 rimfire case as there is a ring in each chamber at precisely the correct distance to where the mouth of the rimfire case would have been. The areas forward of the ring & face of cylinder have heavy pitting, a further indication of heavy use by these corrosive cartridges. The orig first type ejector rod housing was apparently lost or damaged and replaced during the period of use with a later second type stud mounted into the orig screw hole in bbl. Unfortunately the person doing this work was not an accomplished gunsmith as the stud extends into the bore. Had it been fired after installation it likely would have blown the stud back out of the hole. It still retains its orig bullseye ejector rod head. This revolver is described as having a standard 7-1/2” bbl with 1-line “script” address with serifs at each end. The bore has the standard rifling of six wide lands & grooves and was produced for the earlier rimfire revolvers. It has the broken die in the “O” of “CO” and on the “A” in “HARTFORD” of the bbl address. It is thought that this address was completely discontinued in the early 20,000 serial range, therefore further supporting the theory that this was a recycled 44 rimfire bbl that Colt was simply disposing of. As it stands, this is on record as probably being the highest serial numbered revolver with a script bbl address. This revolver also has the Cal. marking “44 CF” on left shoulder of trigger guard and is mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip. There is a spurious “U.S.” stamp on left side of frame, apparently by some nefarious individual thinking to make this a more valuable piece by marking it as a martial Colt. A previous consignor states that he had owned this revolver well over 40 years, having purchased it from an antique dealer at that time. Accompanied by a 3-page letter from renowned author, researcher & collector, John Kopec detailing most of the above information. Also accompanied by a copy of the Summer 2002 The Rampant Colt magazine in which Mr. Kopec has also written a 3-page article with photographs of this same revolver. Additionally accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped to Colt’s London Agency April 26, 1877 in a shipment of three same type guns. The other two serial numbers are 36327 & 36264. Additionally accompanied by a custom glass and walnut display case. PROVENANCE: The Forrest G. Rhodes collection. CONDITION: Good, all matching including bbl & cylinder. Traces of orig finish remain in very sheltered areas being mostly a smooth gray/brown patina. Grip is sound showing heavy wear with traces of orig varnish. Buttstrap screw is battered as are the frame screws and the base pin screw. Hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. Display case is fine. 52465-9 JRL (9,000-15,000) Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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Session 1 1179.
COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH VON OPPEN TRADEMARK STAMPED ON RIGHT SIDE OF TRIGGER GUARD WITH COLT FACTORY LETTER. SN 15304. Cal. 45 ELEY SHORT. 5-1/2” bbl. Blue and case color finish. 1-pc walnut grip. Top of bbl shows correct script Colt address with broken O-die. Left rear of bbl shows 2 small British proof marks. Last 4 digits of SN stamped under ejector rod housing at breech. “C” inspector mark behind ejector rod stud socket. “S” inspector mark between socket and screw hold. Ejector rod housing is of the first type with locating stud and no exit provision for the rod. Frame shows correct 2-line patent mark on forward left side. SN matches on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Last 4-digits of SN appears on bbl, cyl, and are written in ink in backstrap channel of grip. Assembly no. “25” is stamped on rear face of loading gate and on bottom of frame under trigger guard. Left side of trigger guard is stamped “45” over “B”. Cyl shows small British proofs around rear periphery. Right side of trigger guard shows the trademark stamped of Barron Fredrick Von Oppen, who was Colt’s London agent. Accompanying this revolver is a Colt Factory Letter showing cal and blue finish. Bbl lengths and grips are not listed, and showing shipment to Colt’s London Agency on November 5, 1874 in a shipment of 100 guns. Also included is a letter stating that this revolver was purchased from well-known collector/dealer Ron Dean. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 50% bright blue finish with the balance having flaked to a smooth plumb-brown patina with some light scratches. Markings are sharp. Front sight is full-sized. Bore is frosty with sharp rifling. Ejector rod housing retains 70% blue finish with most of wear on outer edge toward muzzle. Donut ejector rod head shows wear on outer edge. Frame retains 90% of vivid case color finish that is somewhat thin on topstrap, left recoil shield, and loading gate. Frame screws retain nearly all of their fire-blue finish. Frame markings are sharp. Trigger guard retains 90% blue-finish that is slightly worn on outer edge of trigger guard and forestrap. Some scratching around front screw. Markings are sharp. Backstrap retains 80% bright-blue that has faded down backstrap and at heel of butt. Hammer shows vivid case color on both sides and rear face with some slight scratch marks on sides of hammer. Trigger shows bright blue on both sides. Grip screws retain a generous amount of blue finish. Cyl retains 30-40% blue that has flaked to a bluegray patina. Flutes have a strong blueberry color. Cyl has a slight drag-mark. Markings are sharp. Chambers are good. Cyl base pin retains nearly all of blue-finish and is not marred. Base pin screw also retains nearly all of blue. Grip shows almost all of orig varnish finish with a few dents and scratches particularly on right heel, and some high point wear. Grip fits perfectly. A chance to purchase a very fine example of a Colt Single Action Army revolver with early features and a genuine Von Oppen trademark. 52154-9 (8,500-12,500)
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Session 1 1180.
EARLY COLT 44 CENTER FIRE SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH PERIOD HOLSTER THAT BELONGED TO MURDERER LINCOLN SPROLE AND DEPUTY U.S. MARSHAL BADGE OSTENSIBLY THE PROPERTY OF DEPUTY JOHN WILLIAMS. SN 89678. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Usual configuration with 7-1/2” bbl, thinned front sight & 1-line block letter address. Bottom of the bbl is hand stamped in small letters “PROP. USDC. WDA” (Property of the District Court. Western District of Arkansas). Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 CF”. Ejector housing is 3rd type with half moon ejector rod head and what appears to be the orig copper colored spring. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip whose backstrap channel is dark & oil stained obliterating any number. Left side of grip is crudely hand-carved “L SPROLE”. Right grip has a carved single notch. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Accompanied by a period 3-loop tooled leather holster with 4 nickel-silver concho’s and a leg strap through a hole cut in the toe. Belt loop stitching apparently deteriorated and came loose so the owner secured the belt loop with 2 copper harness rivets, 1 of which has pulled through. Additionally accompanied by a nickel-silver shield shaped badge, 2” x 1-1/2” marked on the front “DEPUTY / U.S. / MARSHAL” with a spread winged eagle over the top and a small serpentine shaped mark at the bottom. Bottom side edges have small cast holes. The pin on the back is through a brass planchet with the pin itself of spring brass. Top left rear side is stamped “LAS&SCO” (Los Angeles Stamp & Stationary Company). This revolver was produced about 1883 in an era when these revolvers were in great demand on the American frontier. Lincoln Sprole was living on a farm in Paul’s Valley, Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma Territory in May 1885, when he had and argument with a neighbor, Ben Clark, and his 18 year old son, Alex, over watering livestock at a well. Nothing was settled and later as Clark and his son were returning home from the town of White Bead Hill, Indian territory, after having purchased provisions, they were ambushed by Sprole, who fired from the brush alongside the road. Mr. Clark was mortally wounded and his son was shot in the leg and the chest. Mr. Clark died six hours later and his son died eleven days later. Sprole left the area, but was tracked down by Deputy US Marshall John Williams and returned to Fort Smith, Arkansas, where he was convicted by the hanging judge, Isaac Parker and hanged July 23, 1886. A local newspaper observed “it is only to be regretted that he has not two necks to break instead of one”. Accompanied by a large packet of information regarding this incident and the trial records thereof, copies of records from the archives of the district court, western district of Arkansas, Fort Smith division. Many of these papers deal with the issuance of warrants for Sprole and subpoenas to witnesses for the trial, many of which either mention or are signed by Deputy Marshall John Williams. It is well known that back in that era, confiscated property of convicted felons was retained by the court or the law enforcement officer himself for future use. In this instance, this revolver and holster were retained by the court and probably issued to law enforcement officers for us in enforcing the law. With the addition of the badge, ostensibly that belonged to Deputy Williams, it can be surmised that this revolver and holster were issued to Deputy Williams. If in fact this was a U.S. Marshal’s gun it saw hard & continuous service under the most severe conditions, often with little or no maintenance. CONDITION: Fair, all matching, grip as noted. Bbl retains 10-15% bright blue under the ejector housing with the balance a blue/brown patina and pitting around the muzzle. Frame, hammer, cylinder, front & backstraps are a plummy brown patina. Grip is sound showing heavy wear with battering on both bottom edges and the buttstrap. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with sharp rifling and moderate pitting. The 6 &7 of the serial number on the buttstrap have been re-stamped. The 7 on the trigger guard is restamped. Holster shows commensurate wear, handling & use with heavy soil. Badge shows moderate to heavy wear with some minor oxidation on the front and heavy oxidation on the back. We do not guarantee the authenticity of the badge. 52700-24 JRL (4,000-6,000)
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COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER FROM THE 1182. RIMFIRE SERIES WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 778. Cal. 44 RF. 7-1/2” bbl. Blue and case color finish. 1-pc walnut grip. Bbl shows correct 1-line bold address with a small “44” stamped under cyl pin. Bbl has correct equal land, equal groove rifling with left hand twist. Frame has correct 2-line address on forward left side. SN matches on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, bbl, and cyl. Ejector rod head is of the correct donut type. Hammer slot has been widened and re-welded and shows remnants of a “G” inspector mark. Hammer is a replacement. Firing pin has been replaced. Hammer was originally center fire type. Frame screws are replacements. Loading gate shows assembly no. “253”. Revolver was not further disassembled. Backstrap is of the correct type with a sweep at the heel. Trigger guard shows no cal mark. Cyl is of the correct type with rim-fire cannelures that have been slightly bored out. Trigger guard and backstrap screws are replacements. Cyl base pin and screw are replacements. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter confirming cal 44 RF, blue finish, shipped to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham on March 14, 1876. CONDITION: Good, in general. This is an example of an orig Colt rimfire revolver that at one time was converted to a center-fire and at a later date, reconverted back to rimfire. Revolver has a reblue finish overall. Bbl markings are sharp. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Frame has been blued overall and shows some minor pitting. Backstrap and trigger guard were also re-blued and show some roughness, especially around the straps. As previously noted, hammer has been converted with a new firing pin. Cyl is of the correct type and shows polishing and reblue overall. Grip is not numbered and is slightly under-sized all around. Hammer does not stay on half-cock. A good representative example of a very rare Colt Single Action revolver, one of approx 1,900 produced. 52154-1 (5,000-7,500)
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1181. RARE COLT RIMFIRE SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. SN 694. Cal. 44. This is an honest example of early production rimfire Single Action in standard configuration with 7-1/2” bbl with early single line Colt Hartford address with daggers. Bottom of bbl marked with tiny “44” and has matching SN under the ejector housing. Ejector housing is correct and of the first type with correct style bullseye ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 2-line patent and “44 CAL” is stamped on rear left side of trigger guard. This gun appears orig and complete with well weathered orig Colt ivory grips. Bottom of butt is engraved in block letters “DOUGLAS Co. S.0” (Douglas County, Sheriff ’s Office, Omaha?). Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Gun is good overall. All matching SN’s found except grips which are not numbered. SN’s found on bbl, cylinder, frame, trigger guard & backstrap. Markings are all easily discerned as is the Sheriff ’s Office markings on bottom of grip. Metal overall is a mottled gray with staining and light pitting. Light holster wear. Grips are slightly underfit and there is a old chip repair at rear of left toe. 52001-2 JS (5,500-7,500) ESA
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1183. SPECTACULAR SILVER PLATED TOMMY HAAS RESTORED AND ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 11519. Cal. 45 Colt. Extremely beautiful silver plated single action with 7-1/2” bbl, 1-line script address with serifs at each end and without any broken dies. Left side of bbl has the caliber marking and left front side of frame has 2-line patent dates. Revolver is very beautifully engraved with full frame coverage Nimschke-style engraving with fine pearled background. Engraving consists of foliate arabesque patterns with Nimschke’s trademark flower at the center of a couple of the scrolls. Engraving extends 3” up the sides of the bbl with a Moorish pattern around the address and a scalloped border at the muzzle. Front sight is surrounded by an engraved flower blossom. It also has the scalloped pattern in the ejector rod housing gullet with other border patterns. Cylinder has engraving patterns on the lands between the flutes with border patterns at the rear edge. Top strap is engraved with feather & bar patterns. Top of the backstrap has a well executed fan with diamond & dot center. Balance of the backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are also beautifully engraved. Trigger, bullseye ejector rod head, base pin and all the screws show high quality fire-blue. Fitted with spectacular pearl grips that have a deep relief American eagle on the right side. Accompanied by a fine custom walnut & glass display case. PROVENANCE: The Forrest G. Rhodes collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, unfired since custom plating after engraving. It retains all of this fine silver finish. The grips are equally exceptional with tremendous fire and color. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, shiny bore. Display case is equally new. 52465-10 JRL (7,50012,500)
1184. *FINE PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX SHIPPED IN 1957 AND FACTORY LETTER. SN 357416. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2” bbl, full thick front sight, 1-line address with model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. SN was observed on frame & right side of front & back straps under the grip. Last two digits of SN are on rear face of cyl. Accompanied by its orig, matching numbered, dark burgundy, hinged lid box with black & white end label and an owner’s manual, a wire handle bristle brush & its orig factory target. Also accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal 45 with 5-1/2” bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Joseph A. Lorch Washington, D.C. on Jan 14, 1957 in a 5-gun shipment. It is believed that only about 850 single action Colts were produced in 1940, the year of manufacture of this revolver. A large percentage of those 1940-produced single actions were shipped to England on the lend-lease program. Very few remained in the factory, apparently forgotten until they were discovered and sold in the 1950s & 1960s. They are rarely encountered and almost never found in pristine new condition with their orig boxes. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching, appears to be new & unfired. Overall retains 99%+ crisp orig factory finish with bright blue & brilliant case colors; cyl shows little evidence of ever having been turned. Grips are crisp. Box has a break in top front edge and has broken rear corners in the lid; bottom is sound with all corners showing wear. Accessories are fine. 52527-16 JR188 (7,500-10,000) C&R
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1186. *EXTREMELY RARE PREWAR/POST-WAR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER THAT WAS SERIAL NUMBERED PRE-WAR BUT PROBABLY NOT ASSEMBLED UNTIL WELL INTO THE 1950S OR 1960S AND NOT SHIPPED UNTIL 1965 WITH POST-WAR BLACK BOX AND FACTORY LETTER. SN 357709. Cal. 45 COLT. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2” bbl, full thick front sight with post-war bbl that has the address on the right side and Model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and the Rampant Colt. Mounted with unnumbered Rampant Colt post-war hard rubber grips. Cylinder is post-war type with Rampant Colt on the rear face between 2 chambers and 3-digits of a SN “852” on the face between chambers and the number “60” around the cylinder pin bushing. Hammer is post-war type with high polish blue top & back edges and bright polished sides. Frame is color case hardened that appears to be cyanide coloring rather than Colt-style bone-meal color case hardening. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 45 Colt with 5-1/2” bbl, type of finish & type of stocks not listed, shipped to Major F.E. Smith, San Antonio, TX on Oct. 19,1965 in a one gun shipment. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, pre-war production ceased in 1940 with SN 357859 which would indicate that this revolver was serialized in that series, however beginning in 1947 and running into the 1960s there were approximately 300 revolvers assembled from leftover parts. Given that this revolver was assembled with post-war parts, i.e. bbl, cylinder, hammer & grips and the fact that it has cyanide-style coloring rather than Colt-style bone-meal color case hardening, leads one to believe that this revolver may have been reworked outside the factory. Accompanied by its orig hinged lid, black cardboard box with brick red grease pencil matching serial number on the bottom. Inside the box has the owners pamphlet, a Handling the Handgun pamphlet and warranty card along with a wire handled bristle brush. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except cylinder & grips as noted. Overall retains 99% plus fine Colt blue on the bbl, cylinder, ejector housing & grip frame and about 99% plus cyanide colors on the frame & loading gate. Hammer retains bright blue on the edges and bright polish on the sides. Grips are equally new showing no flaws. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box has broken corners in the lid and is missing the front edge of the top. Bottom of the box has a break in one end & another in the back side and shows internal wear in 2 places from the hammer. 52527-20 JRL (3,500-5,000) C&R 183
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1185. *FINE PRE-WII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH SPECIAL ORDER GRIPS. SN 344297. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2” bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with left side of bbl marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 44-40”. Left front side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with special order fleur-de-lis and diamond checkered, deep gold medallion, Rampant Colt 2-pc walnut grips. SN was observed in the usual place on bottom front of frame and on right side of front & back straps under the grip. Last 2 digits of matching SN are on rear face of cylinder. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including cylinder. Grips are properly unnumbered, however their fit is near perfect and appear to have spent their lifetime on this revolver. Bbl retains 98% crisp orig blue with a few small nicks and faint muzzle edge wear on the left side. Ejector housing retains 96-97% crisp orig blue. Frame retains brilliant case colors in sheltered areas with the balance strong and bright showing slight fading. Hammer retains brilliant case colors. Cylinder retains about 98% crisp orig blue with virtually all of its orig blue in the chambers, appears to be unfired. Front & backstraps retain blue turning to gray with strong blue at top of backstrap, on buttstrap and around the trigger guard. Grips are sound with an added light finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 52527-14 JRL (6,500-8,500) C&R
Session 1 1187. *EXTREMELY FINE COLT “FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH FACTORY IVORY GRIPS. SN 353727. Cal. 44. Nickel finish with 4-3/4” bbl, full front sight, 2-line address and roll marked on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER .44-40”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates with Rampant Colt. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of front and backstraps under grip. Mounted with smooth 2-pc silver medallion ivory grips, matching numbered in pencil on the inside. Based on SN, this revolver was made in 1929. PROVENANCE: Ex-Tony Smith 1995; Ex-Robert Howard Collection. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including “elephant ivory” grips. Overall retains virtually all crisp orig nickel finish with exception of front sight as noted below. Has seen little use, though face of the cyl cleaned. Front sight has a small blemish and loss of finish at top left. Grips are sound with a few age lines and retains a fine golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 52150-1 (7,500-12,500) C&R; ESA
1188. *BEAUTIFUL COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 206323. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. It is engraved in the style of Cuno Helfricht with full coverage on the frame & recoil shields. Cylinder is engraved with fine alternating flourishes of arabesque patterns and sunburst patterns on the lands between the flutes with a snake & dot decoration on the back edge. The bbl is extensively engraved from the frame to the end of the ejector rod housing and on both sides of the muzzle. Recoil shield & loading gate are engraved in Helfricht-style sunburst patterns. Ejector housing is engraved with snake & dot patterns in the top gullet and on the outer radius with foliate arabesque patterns at each end. The top of the backstrap is engraved with Helfricht-style fan pattern with wavy border and a geometric pattern down the backstrap & on the butt strap. The trigger guard is engraved with matching geometric patterns and all the engraving has pearl background. Screws, base pin & ejector head are beautifully fire-blued. Accompanied by a fine walnut & glass display case. PROVENANCE: The Forrest G. Rhodes collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. It retains 99% plus factory-style restored nickel finish with bright fire-blued screws, ejector rod head and base pin. Grips are beautiful with lots of fire and fit extremely well. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bore, dark in the grooves with fine pitting. Display case is extremely fine, showing virtually all of its orig custom finish. 52465-7 JRL (5,000-10,000) C&R
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Session 1 1189. CONSECUTIVE NUMBERED LOT OF TWO EARLY COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS WITH FACTORY LETTER. 1) COLT SAA. SN 33332. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. Mounted with a varnished 1-pc walnut grip that may be an old replacement. Ejector housing is second type with bullseye ejector rod head and base pin is a modern replacement in the correct style with dimpled ends. CONDITION: Fair, all matching except grip which is unnumbered. No orig finish remains being an overall gray metal patina with the bbl, possibly a renumbered replacement has been polished bright with scattered fine pitting. Trigger guard & backstrap retain traces of orig blue and the cylinder, plummy blue in the flutes. Grip has chipped toes and shows extreme heavy wear with a couple of gouges and shows a hand worn patina with traces of orig varnish on the bottom edges. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 2) COLT SAA. SN 33333. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates. Ejector housing is third type with bullseye ejector rod head and base pin is a later replacement. Mounted with smooth 1-pc ivory grip built in the early Colt style consisting of a block of wood attached inside each grip, and are probably orig to this revolver. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 45, blue finish with bbl length & type of stocks not listed, shipped Dec. 30, 1876 to the H.D. Folsom Arms Co, NY,NY in a 50-gun shipment. Most likely the nickel plating & grips were added by Folsom Arms. These early single actions were prized possessions and working tools on the American frontier and are rarely found today in orig configuration with any orig finish. Finding a consecutive numbered pair such as we have here is indeed a great rarity. CONDITION: Poor to fair, all matching except grip which is unnumbered. Overall retains traces or of nickel in most the most sheltered areas, being mostly a dark rust patina with moderate to heavy pitting. Base pin screw, hammer screw & trigger guard screws are somewhat battered. Grip is sound with fine age lines in the bottom edge and shows a golden ivory patina that only comes with great age. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore with moderate to heavy pitting. ESA Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52506-10, 52506-11 JRL (5,500-7,500) 185
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1190. SUPERB BLACK POWDER FRAME COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 151385. Cal. 41 Colt. Blue & color cased hardened with 4-3/4” bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Bottom of bbl is marked “41” just forward of the frame. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have last four digits of matching SN scratched inside each grip. Of the approx. 357,859 single action revolvers produced in the period 1873 thru WWII only about 16,402 were made in caliber 41 Colt. Few of that small number were made with 4-3/4” bbls and of those very few survive today with high orig finish. With this revolver having been produced in about 1893, an era when carrying a sidearm was a daily way of life and given the high condition that it retains it is likely that this revolver was the property of someone in law enforcement or a wealthy cattleman. PROVENANCE: Colt factory records indicate shipment to Meacham & Co, St. Louis, in 1893. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including grips. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue with light muzzle edge wear on the left side; ejector housing retains bright blue in the gullets having thin orig blue on the outer radius and wear on the tip; frame & hammer retain most of their bright, orig case colors, very strong on sides of frame and front gullets, faded over top strap, left recoil shield & loading gate; top edge of hammer has faded to silver; trigger guard retains strong blue with the front strap a blue/gray patina; top of back strap & butt strap retain strong, bright orig blue, faded to blue/ gray patina elsewhere; cyl retains 75-80% thinning orig blue on outer diameter, strong & bright in the flutes, front & rear faces; chambers of the cyl retain most of their bright orig blue showing very little use. Screws appear to be untouched, retaining about all of their bright fire blue. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear, turning chocolate. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 52699-2 JRL (5,000-7,500)
1191. COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER FROM 1880 WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 44404. Cal 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” bbl, full front sight that has been welded in place and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Ejector housing is second type with bullseye ejector rod head and base pin is a later replacement. Right side of frame, below the loading gate is stamped “H:O:P:” and is a double stamp, below that marking is the letter “P”. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal 45 Colt, blue finish, bbl length & type of stocks not listed, shipped to Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri on March 2, 1880 in a 50 gun shipment. Single Actions of this era were in great demand on the American frontier and are rarely found today in orig configuration with orig finish. They usually saw very hard service in extremes of weather and harsh conditions, often with ordinary cowboys, lawmen & outlaws and occasionally captured by hostile Indians, lending further wear and damage. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching including bbl, cylinder & grip. Overall retains a cleaned gray metal patina with traces of blue under the ejector housing and in the most sheltered areas. Cylinder is a matching gray patina. Numbers on the frame & cylinder have been re-stamped and most of the screws are replacements. Base pin & backstrap screws are orig and moderately battered. Grip has a chipped right toe, otherwise is sound showing heavy wear and a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with fine pitting. 52506-12 JRL (3,000-5,000) Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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1193. *COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY BISLEY REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 218760. Cal. 38 WCF. 5-1/2” bbl. Blue and case color finish. Bbl shows 1-line Colt address with model and cal mark on left side. Front-sight has a high fat profile. Frame shows 2-line patent address on left side with rampant Colt logo to rear. Hammer slot shows “2 over W”. SN matches on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Loading gate shows assembly no. “436” on rear face. Revolver was not further disassembled. Left rear bow of trigger-guard shows an “&”. Inside of trigger-guard and backstrap shows “620B”. Backstrap and forestrap have been finely checkered. Front face of cyl also shows “620B”. Grips are not marked. This revolver is accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter confirming cal, bbl, and finish. Showing shipment to Blish, Mize, & Silliman Hardware Company, Atchison, Kansas on December 7, 1901. CONDITION: Fine, as totally refinished by Colt. Bbl has 95% of factory re-blue finish with sharp markings and slight muzzle wear. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Frame shows 80% formaldehyde case color finish that is vivid in the gullets in front of cyl and under loading gate. Frame screws show nearly all blue finish. Trigger-guard and backstrap show nearly all of the factory re-blue finish with sharp markings and sharp checkering. Hammer shows vivid color on right side, left side is somewhat scratched. Top of hammer is silver-gray with traces of case color and sharp checkering. Rear-sight slot has been enlarged to a V-shape. Trigger retains nearly all of blue finish. Cyl retains 90% blue finish with high point wear, a slight drag-mark, and some roughness on front face. Chambers are good. A very attractive Colt Bisley revolver that was refinished at the Colt Factory between World War I and World War II. 52154-10 (4,500-6,500) C&R 187
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1192. COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH 2-PIECE EAGLE GRIPS WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 176668. Cal. 45 LC. 4-3/4” bbl. Blue and case color finish. 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips with Colt medallions and American Eagle motif. Bbl shows 1-line Colt address on top with a thick front-sight. Right side of bbl shows model and cal mark. Frame shows 2-line patent date on forward side with rampant Colt logo in a circle to rear. SNs match on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Cyl has rampant Colt logo stamped on rear face. Hammer has polished sides. Trigger is of a fat profile. Grips are marked “Colt’s HTFD. Conn.”. Letter from Cody Firearms Museum indicating shipment to A. H. Shapleigh Hardware Company on February 26, 1898. CONDITION: Fine, as totally refinished and rebuilt. Bbl, cyl, trigger, base pin, screws, and grips are post World War II Colt manufacture. Bbl shows 95% blue finish with sharp marks. Frame shows 95% case color finish. Trigger guard and backstrap show 95% blue finish with some small scratches. Cyl shows 90% blue finish with a few small scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Hammer has coarse knurling with a line border, with blue top and rear, polished sides. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and clear motifes. A nice antique Colt Single Action Army revolver that was rebuilt after World War II using factory parts. 52154-6 (2,500-4,500)
Session 1 1194.
*RARE BRACE OF COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS WITH BOHLIN SILVER GRIPS AND BOHLIN DOUBLE BUSCADERO TOOLED SILVER MOUNTED HOLSTER RIG. SN 309570/262595. 1) Cal. 38 Colt. SN 262595. Blue and color case hardened with 5-1/2” replacement bbl that has a gold bead altered replacement front sight with 1-line block letter address, marked on left side “(BISLEY MODEL) 38 COLT”. Left side of frame has 2-line three patent dates and Rampant Colt trademark. Backstrap has been fully checkered. Mounted with fantastic engraved hollow Bohlin 2-pc silver grips with screw from right grip. Grips are engraved in incredible foliate arabesque and floral patterns with fine shaded background. Left grip, at the bottom edge is inlaid with the raised gold initials “HMH” (H.M.Horkheimer 18821962). Left side of front strap and buttstrap, under the grip is marked with the assembly number “359”, which number is also found inside the ejector housing but not on the bbl or cylinder. This number indicates that this revolver had been returned to Colt for rework, probably at which time the bbl and cylinder were replaced. 2) Cal. 38 Special. SN 309570. Blue and color case hardened with 5-1/2” bbl that has altered, wedge-shaped front sight pinned over the orig sight. Bbl has 1-line block letter address and left side is marked “(BISLEY MODEL) / COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .38 SPECIAL”. Left side of frame has 2-line three patent date and Rampant Colt in circle. This revolver is mounted with nearly identically engraved grips to match number 1 above with the screw from the left grip. Right grip is inlaid with the raised gold initials “HMH”. Revolvers are accompanied by an incredible Bohlin-made dbl Buscadero rig about 44” l x 3-1/4 w lined dark brown leather belt tooled in foliate and floral arabesque patterns that have fine pearled background. The entire bottom edge of the belt is studded with small silver flower blossom buttons. The billets are mounted with a beautifully engraved Bohlin silver buckle set, marked on back of buckle. The holsters made for 5-1/2” bbl Single Action revolvers have elliptical Cheyenne plugs with sewn back edge and fine calfskin lining. Holsters are secured to the skirts with a sgl strap that each have a fine engraved Bohlin buckle marked on the back “STERLING”. One of these
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straps is broken and the other very dry and fragile. Top edge of holsters and completely around the skirts are mounted with matching silver floral buttons. Back of the belt and back of each holster has the “BOHLIN-MADE / CALIF. / HOLLYWOOD” cartouche and back of each holster and belt are professionally hand-carved “H.M.Horkheimer”. Mr. Horkheimer, along with his brother founded the Balboa Amusement Production Company, an early film production company based in Long Beach, California. They began making movies in 1911 and ceased production in 1918 after having produced 229 mostly short films. This is an incredible set by one of Hollywood’s most famous silver and leather companies. The likelihood is that Mr. Horkheimer may have starred in some of his own movies and used this rig with his costume. CONDITION: 1) Fine. Bbl and cylinder retain about 95-96% glossy Colt blue. Frame and hammer retain about 95% orig case colors, strong in front gullets, moderately faded elsewhere. Trigger guard and front strap retain about 95% thinning Colt blue and the backstrap is a blue-grey patina. Grips are extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 2) Bbl and cylinder retain 95-98% crisp Colt blue with only sharp edge wear. Frame and hammer retain about 30-40% faded case colors with the balance silver-grey. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 70% orig blue, strong on the trigger guard, faded on the backstrap. Grips are extremely fine. Hammer is not solid in safety or half-cocked notches, otherwise mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore. Holster rig is somewhat dry, in need of treatment with its one broken strap. Otherwise, it is extremely fine with sharp tooling showing little wear or soil. 52587-1 JRL (15,000-25,000) C&R
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*EXCEPTIONAL CONSECUTIVE NUMBERED PAIR OF COLT STOREKEEPER MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS CATTLE BRAND ENGRAVED AND INLAID WITH SILVER BY COLT MASTER ENGRAVER GEORGE SPRING. SN SA65254/SA65255. Cal. 45 COLT. Revolvers are as nearly as possible precisely identical. They are 3rd generation storekeeper’s model with 2-line address on their 4” bbls. They have full front sights that have been slightly thinned during the engraving & finishing process. They are full blue finish with 100% coverage, fantastic silver inlaid cattle brands in the tradition of Cole Agee and his successor, Weldon Bledsoe. The entire surrounding surfaces are beautifully pearled except for fine artistic borders and in the flutes of the cylinder. Front straps & trigger plates are likewise not engraved and neither are the hammers. They are mounted with fleur-de-lis & diamond checkered 2-pc ivory grips that are matching numbered to the revolvers. Left side of buttstraps under the grips are engraved “SPRING”, the signature of George Spring, Colt Master Engraver for many years who was at one time in charge of the engraving department. Accompanied by a Colt custom shop oak display case that has gray velvet lining, compartmented in the bottom for both revolvers, with working key. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Revolvers are exactly identical in condition. Both appear to be new & unfired, possibly unturned. Grips are equally new with a light ivory patina. Case is equally new. 52543-1 JRL (15,000-25,000) ESA
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*SCARCE COLT PEACEMAKER CENTENNIAL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH CASE. SN 520PC. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickle finish with 7-1/2 bbl, full thin front sight and one line script letter address with deep etched panel “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “.44 C.F.” mounted with matching numbered eagle/rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Right side of bbl, above ejector housing is marked “1873 PEACEMAKER CENTENNIAL 1973” ejector rod has bullseye ejector rod head. Revolver is built on a black powder frame with early features of a sharp toe on the butt strap and sharp edge on front end of ejector housing along with the script letter address and 2-patent dates. Accompanied by a brown leatherette covered, hinged lid, brown velvet lined Colt Custom Shop case that is recessed in the bottom for the revolver and probably a small rectangular plaque, which is missing. Top of the case is embossed in dark brown lettering “1873 Peacemaker Centennial 1973” under the outline of the Rampant Colt. Left front corner of the lid is embossed “Cal. 44-40” and right front corner is embossed with the stylized Colt logo. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including cyl and grips. Overall retains 99% plus bright orig nickel. Grips are crisp as are the mechanics, brilliant shiny bore, new and unfired. Case is equally new. 52001-3 JRL (1,500-2,500) C&R
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RARE COLT MODEL 1878 DA FRONTIER REVOLVER ASSIGNED TO THE CANADIAN MINISTRY OF MILITIA AND DEFENSE WITH PROVENANCE TO THE BOER WAR. SN 14725. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left front web of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips and has a lanyard swivel in the butt. Left front side of frame is stamped through the nickel, “223.MD”. According to an article which appeared in the June 1997 issue of The Gun Report, John Fera, in 1885 Canada was in turmoil with a full scale rebellion in Northwest Territories led by Louis Riel. Just prior to the beginning of the rebellion, the Canadian Government realizing that the rebellion was imminent began looking to the Militia to augment the Royal Canadian Northwest Mounted Police (RCMP) to suppress this rebellion. They realized that the Militia was poorly armed with Civil War surplus Spencer rifles and obsolete Colt 1851 Navy revolvers. They ordered that the Militia arms be immediately updated before the rebellion became a reality. This was the responsibility of the Department Of Militia & Defense. That department contacted the New York firm of Hartley & Graham to furnish 1001 Colt Model 1878 DA revolvers in cal .45 Colt with nickel finish. The first part of the order was immediately filled from stock with a rush order shipped from Colt in several increments. According to the article, these 1001 revolvers all fall within the serial range 8731 to 14996 with the majority in the 14,000 serial range. The rebellion was quickly suppressed with Louis Riel captured and hanged. Eventually all of these revolvers were returned to militia armories where they remained until about 1899 when they were re-issued to the militia for the Boer War in South Africa. Apparently many of these revolvers returned from South Africa and were sold surplus. Also several publications show that they were issued with a flap holster as found here. Accompanied by a brown leather flap holster with narrow security strap which attaches to a brass stud on the backside just above the belt loop. Inside the flap of this holster is marked in pen “A.A.G.” and “VIII C.M.R.” which stands for Canadian Mounted Rifles which was the first unit assigned to South Africa. Holster has a Cheyenne plug and marked as noted above. PROVENANCE: Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains most of its orig nickel with some very minor pitting on the bottom right front of the frame. Trigger & hammer retain strong fire blue on their edges. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Holster is also fine. 52634-5 (5,000-8,000)
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1198. COLT MODEL 1878 DA FRONTIER REVOLVER IN A SCARCE CALIBER WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 30184. Cal. 476 Eley. Blue finish with 5-1/2” bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with Cal. marking on the left side. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt bird head hard rubber grips that are turning slightly chocolate. Bottom of grip frame is mounted with a factory lanyard ring. Left side of the grip frame, under the grip, is marked with assembly number “32” which also appears on the loading gate. Rear face of the cylinder is marked with last three digits of matching SN. Bottom of the bbl, just forward of the frame, is marked with the number “460” and tiny British proofs which also appear in flutes of cylinder. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 476 with 5-1/2” bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Colt’s London agency on April 2, 1892 in a 38 gun shipment. Of the approximately 51,000 Models 1878 produced 1878-1905, very few were chambered in 476 Eley. PROVENANCE: Ex-Bob Allen Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching as noted above. Bbl and frame retain about 95% glossy orig factory blue with minor flaking and slight holster wear, more pronounced on the top strap. Ejector housing retains about 90% glossy orig blue and the cylinder also about 90% with losses mostly from flaking with some light holster wear and a couple spots of pitting. Grips are crisp showing extremely light diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 52173-1 JRL (4,000-6,000) 1199.
RARE AND FINE CASED FACTORY ENGRAVED PANEL SCENE SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1-1/2 SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 111283. Cal. 32. 3-1/2” keyhole bbl, nickel finish, motherof-pearl grips. Frame, bbl, and cyl have extensive engraving including panel scenes on either side of frame of sailing ship and a landscape. Gun is housed in a red baize lined mahogany case with box of Peter’s .32 cal rimfire cartridges. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Gun is fine overall, retaining 98-99% original nickel, well fit mother-of-pearl grips with excellent color. Engraving crisp, as are other markings with scattered areas of staining and pinprick pitting especially near muzzle. Mechanical crisp, with bright bore, with patch of pitting near muzzle. Accompanying case is sound and solid with soiled and stained interior. Cartridge pack is still sealed and unopened. 52328-24 JS (4,500-6,500)
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FINE CASED SMITH & WESSON OLD MODEL 1-1/2 TIP-UP SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 21293. Cal. 32 RF. Blue finish with flat side keyhole shaped bbl half-moon German silver front sight and 2-line bbl address. Cylinder is unfluted with five chambers and revolver is mounted with 2-pc smooth Rosewood grips matching numbered to this revolver. Left side of buttstrap, under the grip is marked with assembly number “G1” with matching assembly numbers on rear face of bbl lug and front face of cylinder. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany case compartmented in the bottom for the revolver and a mahogany cartridge block containing five cartridges, one of which is a dud. Box also has a slot containing a wire cleaning rod. There were approximately 26300 of these small revolvers manufactured 1865-1868. They were a smaller version of the venerable No. 2 Old Model revolver with some slight modifications, eliminating the cylinder stop spring and sight in the top strap. Their small size made them very popular as concealment arms, especially with gamblers and ladies as muff pistols. They often saw very hard service with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish and cased examples are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including cylinder and grips. Overall retains 96-97% glossy orig blue with some minor flaking on bbl lug and flats of bbl, which spots have turned to medium patina. Cylinder retains about 98% orig blue. Ejector pin and hammer retain about 98% strong orig case colors. Grips are sound with a couple minor chips on right edge and show about 98% orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore, appears to be unfired. Case is sound with usual handling and storage, nicks and dings, and retains about 95% orig varnish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded with moderate soil and lining damage from the hammer spur. 52328-26 JRL (2,500-3,500)
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EXCEPTIONAL CASED SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 OLD MODEL ARMY TIP-UP SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 15103. Cal. 32 RF. Blue finish with 6” oct keyhole shaped bbl with half-moon German silver front sight and 1-line address. Cylinder is unfluted with six chambers and revolver is mounted with 2-pc Rosewood grips matching numbered to this revolver. Left side of buttstrap, under the heel is marked with the assembly number “CC8”. Matching assembly numbers are found on rear face of bbl lug and front face of cylinder. Accompanied by an orig green velvet lined mahogany case that is compartmented in the bottom for the revolver and a box for cartridges with two other empty compartments. The cartridge box compartment contains an opened U.S. Cartridge Co. box for 50 rnds of 32 short rimfire cartridges containing two live rnds and one fired bullet. Also in the box is a small yellow paper from U.S. Cartridge extolling the virtues of these cartridges. The box has a very artistic black and white top label with two panels of red lettering and two artistic panels in the bottom corners. It has an orange wrapper band with black printing. There were 77,155 of these revolvers produced 1861-1874. They were extremely popular throughout the Civil War and later on the American frontier. They rarely are ever found today with orig finish in orig configuration. Cased examples are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains 9899% glossy orig blue with only faint muzzle and sharp edgewear. Grips have one or two minor nicks, otherwise retain about 99% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore appears to be new and unfired. Case is sound with light handling and storage nicks and scratches and retains about 98% orig varnish. Interior is lightly faded with moderate soil in the bottom and a damaged spot from the hammer spur. Cartridge box is lightly faded with moderate soil. A scarce example of a revolver usually found well-used. 52328-23 JRL (5,0007,500) 193
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RARE SMITH & WESSON MODEL 320 REVOLVING RIFLE COMPLETE WITH CARRYING CASE, SIGHTS, AMMUNITION AND FACTORY LETTER. SN 376. Cal. 320 Smith & Wesson Rifle. Blue finish with scarce 20” ribbed keyhole shaped bbl and attachable globe front sight with crosshairs and a 2-positon flip rear sight. Mounted with mottled red & black hard rubber forearm and rnd butt diamond checkered 2-pc grips. Grips are matching numbered to the revolver in the right side. Accompanied by an orig attachable walnut shoulder stock with blued yoke and Smith & Wesson logo embossed, checkered hard rubber buttplate. Bottom of walnut stock is inlaid with a small gold shield which is inscribed “B.V. Howe / Cambridge / DEC 1880”. Also accompanied by an orig rare blued tang sight, the plug screw for the threaded hole in the buttstock yoke for when the tang sight is not installed and a blued disassembly pin. Additionally accompanied by a full box of Remington/UMC cartridges for this rifle along with 6 additional loose rounds. It is all contained in an orig brown baize lined oil cloth covered cardboard case with orig carrying handle. Case also contains a wooden cleaning rod and small pin punch. The two security straps are damaged with one missing its buckle. According to Smith & Wesson 18571945, Neal & Jinks, there were 977 of these rare rifles produced of which 840 were sold in the United States. They were all manufactured in 1880 but remained in inventory until 1887. Of the total production, only 224 were produced with 20” bbl which was the lowest production of all three bbl lengths. The chart on pg 97 of the referenced publication lists this revolving rifle by SN as having been produced with a 20” bbl. Very few of these rare firearms survive today, especially with orig sights, buttstock and case. PROVENANCE: Factory letter indicating that this gun was shipped to E.B. Platt on December 11, 1880. The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including bbl, cylinder and grips, buttstock is properly un-numbered. Bbl retains about 95-96% glossy orig blue with a few spots of scattered rust on the left side. Frame retains 95-96% strong orig blue with a couple of scratches and the loss areas flaked to a light patina. Hammer & trigger guard show faded case colors. Cylinder retains about 88-90% orig blue with loss areas flaked to a light patina and showing sharp edge wear with a cylinder line. Front sight has a small ding on the front knurled ring. Forearm & grips are fine showing light diamond point wear and turned a little dark on the grips. Buttstock is sound with a couple of small nicks and dings and retains most of a fine professionally restored finish. The blued steel yoke retains about 50-60% orig blue with loss areas flaked to a light patina. Buttplate is sound showing light to moderate wear. Tang sight and plug screw retain most of their orig blue. Cartridge box is sealed in plastic but appears to be dark but well preserved. Case has broken edges with all of its brass reinforcing corners intact. Exterior is faded and stained showing heavy wear. Interior is also faded and stained with damage to the areas around the front and rear sights. A couple of the interior partitions have broken corners 52328-29 JRL (12,00015,000)
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Session 1 1203. EXTREMELY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED WITH GOLD FINISH SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 SINGLE ACTION TARGET REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 28020. Cal 44 Russian. Gold finish with 6-1/2” key hole shaped bbl, target front sight & target rear sight as part of the bbl latch. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. Revolver is factory engraved with about 50-60% coverage very fine, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that have pearled background. Matching engraving is found on the top strap, back strap & buttstrap with additional matching engraving on the cylinder lands between the flutes. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter which identifies this revolver as a “Special Order Variation” in caliber 44 Russian which was shipped on Nov 5 1892 to James Conlin, no address listed. Records show that it was shipped with a 6-1/2” bbl, gold plated finish, engraved & pearl grips. The letter further states that this revolver was completed with a group of other special revolvers but the invoices are no longer available to provide details. Mr. James S. Conlin was a world famous target shooter who owned a shooting gallery in New York in the 1890s. He was very well known in target shooting circles and competed with some of the top name shooters of that day. This is revolver serial number 28020 is nearly identical to the Annie Oakley presentation gun currently housed at the Autry Museum in CA. A number of Model 3 revolvers in the upper 27000 and lower 28000 serial range where presented to notable shooters and Friends of the Wesson family. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching numbers. Overall retains 60-70% orig gold finish with the balance having flaked to dark metal patina. Trigger guard retains case colors on the sides with the balance turned silver. Hammer retains strong case colors especially on the right side and rear edge. Right grip has a chip at the frame otherwise grips are sound with good fire and color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Appears to be unfired. Loss of finish appears to be simply from poor storage. 52347-1 (8,500-10,000)
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1204. SCARCE SMITH & WESSON 2nd MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 14933. Cal. 44 American. Blue finish with 8” keyhole shaped bbl, pinned half moon front sight with rear sight integral with the bbl latch. Left side of the bbl is hand engraved “WILLIAMS & POWELL, LIVERPOOL.” and it has tiny British proofs on bottom of bbl and in each flute of cyl. Mounted with matching numbered, very nicely figured, smooth 2-pc walnut grips. Buttstrap has a plug screw in the lanyard loop hole. Right heel of the grip frame, under the grip is marked with the assembly number “502” which is also found on rear face of cyl. and bbl. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 20,735 of these revolvers produced 18721874 in both center fire and rim fire. This model was little changed from the first model, primarily with the addition of a reinforcing “hump” around the trigger guard pin and changing the front sight from German silver to blued steel. They were, like the first model, quite popular on the American frontier and saw extensive service on both sides of the law and ordinary citizens. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including bbl, cyl. and grips. Overall retains about 93-95% strong factory blue with light muzzle end wear with minor flaking and sharp edge wear around the frame. Back strap is slightly thinned. Hammer retains about 60% faded case colors and the trigger guard faded case colors in sheltered areas having mostly turned grey. Grips are sound showing light to moderate edge wear and retained a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with one or two small spots of pitting. Altogether a fine, scarce Smith & Wesson. 52328-27 JRL (5,000-8,000)
1205. SCARCE NICKEL FINISH SMITH & WESSON 1st MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 3336. Cal. 44 American. Nickel finish with 8” keyhole shaped bbl, pinned half-moon German silver front sight and rear sight integral with the bbl latch. Mounted with matching numbered, smooth, 2-pc walnut grips. Right heel of the grip frame is marked with assembly no. “PO”. The cylinder and bbl bear the assembly no. “P8”, obviously an assemblers mistake. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique Firearms there were about 8,000 of these large frame revolvers produced 1870-1872. Bottom of the bbl has the long ejector housing without hole and has a tiny “P” in a diamond stamp. These revolvers were extremely popular on the American frontier by members of law enforcement and outlaws and history records that the Ford brothers carried such revolvers which were used to assassinate the infamous outlaw Jesse James. Such luminaries of the Old West as Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley were also known to have owned these large frame Smith & Wesson’s. It is alleged that Wyatt Earp carried one of these revolvers in the shootout at the OK Corral and that there were a few of these revolvers at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, probably carried by Custer’s scouts or by hostile Indians. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grips, cylinder and bbl, numbered as noted above. Overall retains about 98% strong orig nickel with a few light scratches, some dulling and turning slightly milky. Hammer retains strong bright case colors on the sides and rear edge with the top edge faded to grey. Trigger guard retains faded case colors in shaded areas, mostly having turned to grey. Grips are sound showing light edge wear with a few scattered light nicks and scratches and retain virtually all of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 52328-28 JRL (5,000-8,000) Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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RARE FACTORY CONTRACT CASED SMITH & WESSON 3rd MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 5639. Cal. 38. Nickel 4” keyhole bbl with 2-line address and “Model of 91”. Standard configuration with 5-shot fluted cylinder, custom mother-of-pearl medallion grips and fine purple baize lined mahogany casing. Accompanied by pictorial cartridge box. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Fine overall retaining 97-98% orig nickel with one 1/4” flake at left rear of top strap, minor cosmetic scratches and scuffs. Grips are fine, well fit with good color. Trigger guard and hammer retain muted case colors. Mechanically fine with crisp shiny bore. Casing is very good to fine, retaining most of its orig varnish with minor staining and scuffing. Interior has wear and soiling. Cartridge pack is taped and only contains 8 cartridges. Bore brush and functional key are also present. 52328-25 JS (4,5005,500)
1207. SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 33453. Cal. 44 Russian. Blue finish with 6-1/2” keyhole shaped bbl, target front sight on the rib and adjustable target rear sight in the top strap/bbl latch. The trigger is full checkered and it is mounted with a 3rd Model Russian trigger guard with finger rest. Grip frame is mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips that have a crude carved “B” on the right side. Hammer and trigger guard are color case hardened. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter over the signature of Roy Jinks, Smith & Wesson historian, which states that this revolver was shipped April 25, 1902 to M. R. Robinson (a major Smith & Wesson distributor in New York). No other information is included in the letter, although Mr. Jinks does state that while the checkered trigger and Russian trigger guard are not mentioned in the records “they are probably factory original”. Special order target models of this series are quite scarce, especially in high condition. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except grips which are un-numbered. Overall retains about 96-98% strong orig factory blue with only some light flaking in a few spots on the bbl and bbl lug and slight muzzle end wear. Cylinder shows sharp edge wear with strong bright blue mixed with light flaking over most of the outer diameter, crisp and strong in the flutes. Hammer retains bright case colors on the sides fading to grey on the top edge. Trigger guard retains faded case colors in shaded areas, mostly faded to a grey patina. Grips are sound showing faint diamond point wear and retain most of their orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 52328-31 JRL (5,000-7,500) 197
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Session 1 1208. *VERY FINE FACTORY ENGRAVED AND INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON 32 SAFETY HAMMERLESS WITH MOTHER OF PEARL GRIPS AND FACTORY LETTER. SN 148804. Cal. 32. Accompanying factory letter states this gun was special engraved variation, shipped June 15, 1906 to W.A. Wilkins, Jr. at unknown address. Gun matches records received with 3-1/2” bbl, nickel finish, style 2 engraving with name engraved “MARIE BOSLER” on frame and pearl grips. Gun is in beautiful condition retaining most of its orig finish and fine aesthetics. CONDITION: Very fine overall retaining 95% orig bright nickel with scattered areas of staining & pitting. Mechanics are crisp with bright bore. Trigger guard retains about 70% bright blue and trigger retains most of its muted case colors with light pitting. 2-pc Mother of pearl grips complete with Smith & Wesson medallions with good color and well fit. 52536-1 JS (3,000-4,000) C&R 1209.
*EXTREMELY RARE SMITH & WESSON PRE-WWII REGISTERED MAGNUM DA REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 56287/REG NO. 3669. Cal. .357 Magnum. Blue finish with 6-1/2” full-ribbed bbl, McGivern gold bead Partridge front sight and adjustable rear sight. The entire top rib and top strap are beautifully checkered. Hammer has fine checkered spur with serrations on each side. Mounted with matching numbered, silver medallion, diamond checkered Magna 2-pc grips. Inside the crane, on the frame, is marked “REG. 3669”. Accompanied by its orig, matching numbered blue & gold 2-pc box with a picture of the revolver on the top. Interior is Chinese red with directions for use in both English and Spanish inside the lid. Also accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter over the signature of Roy Jinks, historian for Smith & Wesson wherein he states that this model of revolver was introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1935 and was offered with bbl lengths 3-1/2” to 8-3/4”. He states that these revolvers were custom ordered to the individual buyers specifications and that only 5,500 were ever produced. The letter states that this revolver was shipped April 18, 1938 to the George Worthington Company, Cleveland, OH. Registered Magnums are inherently rare, but to find one with its orig numbered box is an extreme rarity. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. all matching including bbl, cylinder and grips. Overall retains 99% plus crisp, glossy, orig factory blue with only a hint of muzzle edge wear and an extremely fine cylinder line. Grips are equally crisp and new with no apparent wear and retain virtually all of their orig factory finish. Trigger and hammer retain virtually all of their bright factory case colors. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, appears to be new and unfired. Box is sound with light edge wear and faded blue on the top. 52469-1 JRL (9,000-14,000) C&R
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*RARE SMITH & WESSON PRE-WWII REGISTERED MAGNUM DA REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 47143/REG NO. 671. Cal. 357 Magnum. Blue finish with 8-3/8� ribbed bbl, Partridge front sight and adjustable rear sight. The rib and top strap of the frame are beautifully checkered. Hammer spur has very fine checkering with serrations on both sides. Mounted with Smith & Wesson large silver medallion diamond checkered walnut grips. Grips are un-numbered, but fit perfectly and are undoubtedly orig to this revolver. Grip frame is mounted with factory grip adapter with hard rubber insert back of the trigger guard. Trigger is standard with full length serrations. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter which identifies this revolver with blue finish, 8-3/8� bbl, Partridge front sight and was sold with factory grip adapter. It was shipped December 23, 1935 to the Frank P. Hall Company, Columbus, OH in a one gun shipment. Bbl and frame have standard markings. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including bbl and cylinder except grip, as noted above. Overall revolver retains 98-99% orig glossy factory blue with only faint muzzle edge wear and a fine cylinder line. Hammer and trigger both retain virtually all of their orig factory case colors. Grips are crisp showing virtually no wear and retain about all of their orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, has been fired but very little 52328-41 JRL (7,500-10,000) C&R
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Session 1 1211.
*EXTREMELY RARE SMITH & WESSON PRE-WWII REGISTERED MAGNUM DA REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 51383. Cal. .357 Magnum. Blue finish with scarce 8-3/4” full-ribbed bbl, King illuminated red front sight on a ramp with King Model 112 white outline adjustable rear sight. The entire top rib, rear of front sight face to the ramp and top strap are beautifully checkered. Hammer has fine checkered spur with serrations on each side. Mounted with matching numbered, silver medallion, diamond checkered Magna 2-pc grips. Inside the crane, on the frame, is marked “REG. 2326”. Accompanied by an orig, un-numbered blue & gold 2-pc box for this model revolver with a picture of the revolver on the top. Interior is Chinese red with directions for use in both English and Spanish inside the lid. Also accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter over the signature of Roy Jinks, historian for Smith & Wesson wherein he states that this model of revolver was introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1935 and was offered with bbl lengths 3-1/2” to 8-3/4”. He states that these revolvers were custom ordered to the individual buyer’s specifications and that only 5,500 were ever produced. The letter states that this revolver was shipped May 20, 1937 to the D. W. King Sight Company, San Francisco, CA with 8.75” (8-3/4”) bbl with King 1/10 red post on ramp with reflector base sight, King 112 white outline rear sight, blue finish with Magna grips and sighted at 50 yards with dead center hold. Also accompanied by this revolver’s orig registration certificate which identifies this revolver, as found, issued to Raymond A. Magnuson, Peoria, IL with 3-1/2# single action trigger pull and 10# double action trigger pull. Additionally accompanied by the orig document shipping tube and label from Smith & Wesson to Mr. Magnuson with a July 22 cancellation of a 3 cent stamp. Also accompanied by an extremely early US Cartridge Co. 50 rnd box of “.357 S. & W.” ammunition containing 39 rnds of orig ammo with head stamp only marked “357 S. & W.” and the company name with large primers. Box is 2-pc style with a faded red & black label. Registered Magnums are inherently rare, but to find one with complete documentation, a box and early ammo is an extreme rarity. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including bbl, cylinder and grips. Overall retains about 99% crisp, glossy orig factory blue with only faint sharp edge wear at the muzzle and a light cylinder line. Trigger and hammer retain strong case colors. Grips are crisp showing no wear or damage. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, has been fired, likely the 11 rnds missing from the accompanying box. Box is sound showing edge and corner wear with moderate fading to the blue color on the lid. The orig registration certificate is equally fine. Cartridge box is heavily faded with moderate to heavy soiling and missing chips and part of the label. Ammunition is lightly soiled but will clean nicely. Altogether an extremely rare set. 52527-12 JRL (10,00015,000) C&R
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Session 1 1212. *ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 29-2 DA REVOLVER WITH ALTERED FRONT STRAP POSSIBLY FOR PERSONALIZED WEAPON APPLICATION. SN N307954. Cal. 44 MAG. French grey finish with 3-7/8” ribbed bbl, red ramp & white outline sights with target hammer & smooth combat trigger. Mounted with smooth, gold medallion Cocobolo magnum grips. Left side of the buttstrap, under the grip is marked “XX243”, the meaning of which is unknown to this cataloger, possibly an experimental marking for the strange front strap of the grip frame. The front strap has about a 1-5/8” cutout that is fitted with a removable aluminum insert. This insert has a small spring for a detent in the top end with another opening in the bottom and an epoxy filled slot in the back. Best guess by this cataloger is that this was Smith & Wesson’s experimental piece for a personalized firearm that required a magnetic ring to activate which would have precluded anyone but the owner firing it. This revolver is beautifully engraved in semi-relief foliate arabesque patterns that have a fine shaded background. Frame has about 60% coverage with an incredible American eagle standing on an American shield clutching olive branches & arrows in its talons on the right side plate. Cylinder is engraved to match on lands between flutes with a wide foliate border at the back edge. Recoil shields are engraved in arrow-head patterns and the hump at the top of the backstrap and bottom front of the frame are engraved in fan patterns. Trigger bow is engraved with the script initials “AHC”. Bbl has 2-hole Magnaporting. The grip locator pin is missing. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson blue velvet & plastic lined mahogany case. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 99% plus custom French grey finish, remains unfired since engraving. Grips, probably not orig to this revolver, have been slightly altered on the top edges into a “fish-tail” shape and the right grip has a repaired chip in the heel, otherwise are sound and orig showing most of a restored finish. Case shows wear & damage inside the bottom, otherwise is sound with light nicks & scratches. 52634-15 JRL (5,000-8,000)
1213. *SCARCE SMITH & WESSON MODEL 38-44 TARGET DA REVOLVER. SN 41701. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue finish with 6-1/2” rnd bbl, pedestal mounted Partridge front sight and adjustable rear sight in the rnd top frame. Frame is 5-screw style with color case hardened, patent marked trigger and hammer. Mounted with matching numbered, diamond checkered, large silver medallion walnut grips. Revolver also has a Smith & Wesson grip adapter with hard rubber insert behind the trigger guard. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including bbl, cylinder and grips. Overall retains 97-98% glossy orig factory blue with faint muzzle edge wear, more on the left side, and a fine cylinder line. Grips are crisp with only faint diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, in need of a good cleaning, brilliant shiny bore. Appears to have been fired, but very little. 52328-30 JRL (1,500-3,000) C&R
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1214. SCARCE FACTORY ENGRAVED MERWIN & HULBERT EARLY OPEN TOP ARMY MODEL SQUARE BUTT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 8390. Cal. 44 Merwin & Hulbert. Nickel finish with 7” rnd bbl that has integral front sight with groove rear sight on top of frame. Frame is open top with 6-shot scooped flute cylinder. Frame, bbl and cylinder are factory engraved in foliate and dot patterns with about full coverage on sides of the frame, full length on right side of bbl and cylinder pin housing with matching patterns on the left side leaving the Hopkins & Allen marking completely legible. Cylinder has matching patterns on lands between flutes. Left side plate has a small rnd vignette depicting a sailing vessel with building and mountains in background. Right side is engraved with a shield shaped pattern with flower blossom and foliate patterns. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips. Buttstrap is mounted with a factory lanyard loop. Left side of the grip frame is marked with assembly number “5761” which is also found on the cylinder pin, cylinder and rear face of the bbl lug. Note: a 44 American cartridge will also chamber in this cylinder. Merwin & Hulbert were themselves not manufacturers, but entrepreneurs who either designed or bought patents which they had manufactured by established manufacturers such as Hopkins & Allen. They then distributed the product themselves. One of the Merwin & Hulbert design, in some instances, is superior to other revolvers of the same era. The product was late on the market after Colt had already established contracts with the government. In addition, the early Army size revolvers were in a proprietary cartridge, as found here, which was not readily available throughout the buying market. They later chambered these large frame revolvers in Cal. 44-40 which was compatible with Winchester and other repeating rifles. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except grips which are un-numbered. Bbl retains about 60-70% orig nickel showing holster wear to grey metal on both sides. Frame retains about 6070% orig nickel with the front and backstraps worn to grey metal. Trigger and hammer retain faint case colors. Grips show minor chips around the edges with a larger chip near the left toe, otherwise are sound with great fire and color. The frame screws and one front strap screw are slightly battered. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with some minor orange peel pitting. 51935-2 JRL (5,000-8,000)
FINE MERWIN & HULBERT 3rd MODEL ARMY 1215. REVOLVER WITH FOLDING HAMMER. SN 123896. Cal. 44/40. 4-1/4” bbl, standard configuration, blued with checkered 2-pc hard rubber grips. Bbl marked 2-line New York address “MERWIN HULBERT & CO. NEW YORK USA / PAT. APR. 17. 77 JUNE 15. 80 MARCH. 14. 82 JAN. 9. 83”. Left side of frame marked with Model date “1873” and “CALIBRE / WINCHESTER”. Hammer has patented folding spur. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Gun retains about 30% bright blue overall, with balance grey/plum with scattered pitting especially on ejector door and left side of bbl. Grips are sound and well fit with chip at inside right toe. Mechanics fine with bright crisp bore. 52634-2 JS (2,500-3,500)
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Session 1 1216. EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER ISSUED TO THE PINE RIDGE SIOUX INDIAN POLICE ONE OF A CONSECUTIVE NUMBERED PAIR BEING SOLD IN THIS AUCTION. SN 718. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2” rnd bbl with German silver blade front sight and right hand “E. Remington & Sons” address. Left rear web of trigger guard is marked “44”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips that are too stained to show a number, however condition & wear are consistent with the age of the revolver. Left side of ejector housing web is marked “P R” over “36”. Right side of frame has the hand scratched initials “B M” and what is either a triangle or a teepee over a “4”. Buttstrap is hand scratched “J H R”. Left grip has 2 notches on the front edge. Bore has been bored smooth, removing all rifling. This revolver is consecutively numbered to another Pine Ridge Police Model 1875 being sold elsewhere in this auction. This revolver was one of a shipment of 50 delivered to the Department of the Interior (U.S.I.D.), Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Dakota Territory on in June 1883 as part of a shipment of 325 such revolvers inspected June 18-20, 1883. There were a total of 639 such revolvers purchased by the U.S.I.D. between February and June 1883. The 50 revolvers delivered to Pine Ridge Indian Police was the largest allotment of the approximately 35 such police forces so equipped and were reportedly the only ones that were identification marked. These 639 revolvers are the only known government contract for handguns from Remington. Accompanied by a large volume of correspondence between Mr. Robert L. Laury, Mr. Charles E. Hanson Jr., Director of the Museum of the Fur Trade and several other individuals including renowned Remington collector Slim Kohler and Don Ware. The majority of the correspondence occurred in 1974 and fully documents the purchase of these revolvers along with cartridge belt, holster & 50 cartridges for each revolver. Each set of above enumerated equipment cost the U.S.I.D. $9.22. A letter to renowned Dallas firearms dealer Leon (Red) Jackson dated June 12, 1974 over the signature of Mr. Hanson states that this Remington revolver, SN 719 was owned for about 40 years by a man who traded extensively with the Indians from Pine Ridge Reservation and had a shop in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The letter further states that Mr. Hanson had seen this revolver about 20 years (prior to the date of the letter) when it was sold to Jack Strain of Parmalee, South Dakota. He further states that he purchased this revolver from a third party. Several articles also accompanying this revolver deal with the issuance to Indian Police and is speculated that they may have been used on December 15, 1890 when Indian Police shot and killed the famous Sioux Chief and Medicine Man, Sitting Bull at the Standing Rock Agency in Dakota territory. At about the same time, in December 1890, the Miniconjou Sioux had left the reservation with Chief Big Foot. They were overtaken in the South Dakota Badlands 30 miles east of Pine Ridge and ordered to move westward to set up camp at Wounded Knee Creek. On the morning of December 9, 1890 the soldiers, attempting to disarm the Indians resulted in a scuffle with a deaf Indian named Black Coyote which further resulted in the discharge of a rifle. Col. James Forsyth and the approximately 500 soldiers opened fire on the Indian camp with rifles and Hotchkiss cannons resulting in approximately 150 Indians killed and 50 wounded, including the death of Chief Big Foot. Very likely the Indian police accompanying Col. Forsyth carried, and probably used these Remington revolvers during that battle. Very few of these Pine Ridge agency marked Remingtons are known today. PROVENANCE: William Smith collection; Charles E. Hanson Jr. collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains about 65% strong orig nickel with most of the losses from holster wear on the bbl and hand wear on left side of frame. Muzzle has been crowned to a rnd shaped by hand with a file. Cylinder retains about 50% orig nickel with the losses gray metal and some spotted pitting. Grips have a chipped left heel, otherwise are sound, showing heavy wear and retain a fine hand worn patina. Timing needs adjusting, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 51929-6 JRL (15,000-20,000) Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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Session 1 1217. EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER ISSUED TO THE PINE RIDGE SIOUX INDIAN POLICE ONE OF A CONSECUTIVE NUMBERED PAIR BEING SOLD IN THIS AUCTION. SN 719. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2” rnd bbl with German silver blade front sight and right hand “E. Remington & Sons” address. Left rear web of trigger guard is marked “44”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips that are too stained to show a number, however condition & wear are consistent with the age of the revolver. Left side of ejector housing web is marked “P R” over “35”. This revolver is consecutively numbered to another Pine Ridge Police Model 1875 being sold elsewhere in this auction. This revolver was one of a shipment of 50 delivered to the Department of the Interior (U.S.I.D.), Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Dakota Territory on in June 1883 as part of a shipment of 325 such revolvers inspected June 18-20, 1883. There were a total of 639 such revolvers purchased by the U.S.I.D. between February and June 1883. The 50 revolvers delivered to Pine Ridge Indian Police was the largest allotment of the approximately 35 such police forces so equipped and were reportedly the only ones that were identification marked. These 639 revolvers are the only known government contract for handguns from Remington. Accompanied by a large volume of correspondence between Mr. Robert L. Laury, Mr. Charles E. Hanson Jr., Director of the Museum of the Fur Trade and several other individuals including renowned Remington collector Slim Kohler and Don Ware. The majority of the correspondence occurred in 1974 and fully documents the purchase of these revolvers along with cartridge belt, holster & 50 cartridges for each revolver. Each set of above enumerated equipment cost the U.S.I.D. $9.22. A letter to renowned Dallas firearms dealer Leon (Red) Jackson dated June 12, 1974 over the signature of Mr. Hanson states that this Remington revolver, SN 719 was owned for about 40 years by a man who traded extensively with the Indians from Pine Ridge Reservation and had a shop in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The letter further states that Mr. Hanson had seen this revolver about 20 years (prior to the date of the letter) when it was sold to Jack Strain of Parmalee, South Dakota. He further states that he purchased this revolver from a third party. Several articles also accompanying this revolver deal with the issuance to Indian Police and is speculated that they may have been used on December 15, 1890 when Indian Police shot and killed the famous Sioux Chief and Medicine Man, Sitting Bull at the Standing Rock Agency in Dakota territory. At about the same time, in December 1890, the Miniconjou Sioux had left the reservation with Chief Big Foot. They were overtaken in the South Dakota Badlands 30 miles east of Pine Ridge and ordered to move westward to set up camp at Wounded Knee Creek. On the morning of December 9, 1890 the soldiers, attempting to disarm the Indians resulted in a scuffle with a deaf Indian named Black Coyote which further resulted in the discharge of a rifle. Col. James Forsyth and the approximately 500 soldiers opened fire on the Indian camp with rifles and Hotchkiss cannons resulting in approximately 150 Indians killed and 50 wounded, including the death of Chief Big Foot. Very likely the Indian police accompanying Col. Forsyth carried, and probably used these Remington revolvers during that battle. Very few of these Pine Ridge agency marked Remingtons are known today and none with as strong provenance as this one. PROVENANCE: Unknown Collection in Hot Springs, SD; Jack Strain Collection, Parmalee, SD; Charles E. Hanson Jr. Collection, Shadron, NB; Leon (Red) Jackson; Dr. Robert L. Laury Collection, Dallas, TX. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbl retains about 50-60% orig nickel, showing heavy muzzle end wear with fine pin-prick pitting in the loss areas. Frame retains 70-75% orig nickel, showing losses around the forcing cone area and wear on the recoil shield & loading gate with flaking on both sides. Left side of hammer nose is flaked to a dark patina. Right grip has a chipped toe, otherwise grips are sound showing heavy wear and a hand worn patina. Cylinder retains about 20% orig nickel with a heavy ding on the face on a land between two chambers. Cylinder pin is a replacement which is secured by an after market transverse pin through the tip of the ejector housing. Mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore with fine pitting throughout. 51929-7 JRL (15,000-20,000) Sgt. Black Dog 205
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Session 1 1218. RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 MEXICAN CONTRACT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 10727. Cal 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” rnd bbl, pinched post front sight and 1-line left hand address. Top of the bbl, adjacent to the frame is marked with the number “089” and a sunburst. Lower right front gullet of the frame and cylinder between 2 chambers are marked “R de M”. Buttstrap has a factory lanyard swivel. Mounted with smooth, 2-pc, walnut grips which are oil stained obscuring any pencil numbers that may be inside. This revolver was part of a contract with the Republic of Mexico for 1,000 revolvers delivered in the 1880’s. Extremely few revolvers from this contract were ever returned to the U.S. making them one of, if not the most rare Model 1875 Remington. This is the only documented foreign contract for Remington Model 1875 revolvers aside from a reported contract of 10,000 revolvers for the government of Egypt (one of which is being sold elsewhere in this auction). In addition Remington also sold 639 nickel plated Models 1875 to the interior department to arm Indian police on western reservations. CONDITION: Very good, grips unnumbered as noted. Overall retains about 90% orig nickel with the losses flaked to a dark patina. Cylinder retains about 60% orig nickel mixed with light flaking. Hammer retains dark case colors. Grips have a chipped left toe and show heavy wear with a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid at half-cock or safety notches, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Right front side of cylinder pin has been filed or ground to clear the retaining screw. 51929-10 JRL (10,000-12,000)
SCARCE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 EGYPTIAN CONTRACT 1219. SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 754. Cal. 44 Remington. Blue finish with 7-1/2” bbl, pinched post front sight and E. REMINGTON & SONS” 1-line left hand address. Left side of bbl is stamped with a small 5-pointed star at the frame and upper left side of frame is stamped with an “R”. Buttstrap is mounted with a lanyard swivel and it has 2-pc smooth walnut grips with an oval “FR” (Cdr. Frederick Rodgers) cartouche on left side. Grips are matching numbered to this revolver in pencil inside each grip. This revolver is part of a reported 10,000 gun contract for the Egyptian government which, reportedly, only a few revolvers were delivered. The few existing Egyptian Contract revolvers usually show hard use without much orig finish. PROVENANCE: Ex. Ron Ogan; Ex. Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 75-80% strong orig blue with the loss areas mostly flaked, not worn to a dark patina; there are a few small scratches on right side; ejector housing web retains 85-90% strong orig blue; frame retains traces of orig blue having flaked, not worn, to a dark patina; trigger guard retains about 80% blue with the front & back straps blue/gray patina; cyl retains 70-75% orig blue; hammer retains strong, bright case colors on sides & rear edge, faded to silver on top edge; grips have a chipped left toe and show moderate to heavy wear with several gouges, nicks & bruises and retain a dark oil finish. Hammer is without half cock, otherwise mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 51929-12 JRL (10,000-12,500)
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1221. SCARCE EARLY REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 158. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue finish with 7-1/2” rnd bbl, pinched post front sight and groove rear sight in the top strap. Top of the bbl has the left hand Remington name & address. Mounted with matching numbered, nicely figured, smooth 2-pc walnut grips marked “44W” on the left side. The lanyard ring in the buttstrap has been cut leaving only a small stud. There were approximately 25,000-30,000 of these fine revolvers produced 1875-1889 in both blue & nickel in 2 different calibers and 2 different bbl lengths. These fine revolvers were in some ways superior to the 1873 Colt Single Action Army revolvers with their ease of removing the cylinder for cleaning. Unfortunately for Remington these revolvers weren’t produced until after Colt was already well established with military contracts and on the civilian market. An additional hindrance was that the first 15,000-16,000 revolvers were produced in Remington’s proprietary cartridge, the 44 Remington Center Fire which was not compatible with any other revolver or rifle of that era. Later the company chambered their revolvers in 44-40 and a few in 45 Colt. Those changes were insufficient to promote large sales or a government contract and even though in 1888 and 1890 Remington redesigned the revolver, by 1896 they had ceased production of their large frame pistols. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Grips are matching, cylinder is properly unnumbered. Bbl & ejector housing web retain about 95% glossy orig blue with slight muzzle end wear and a few light scratches. Frame retains blue in sheltered areas with the losses from flaking not wear. Hammer retains bright case colors on the sides & rear edge, faded to silver on the top edge. Trigger guard retains about 95% orig blue with the grip frame mostly blue/gray patina. Cylinder retains about 75-80% thinning orig blue, strong & bright in the flutes. Chambers of the cylinder & bore retain virtually all of their orig factory blue. Grips are sound with a few scattered light nicks and retain virtually all of their orig factory oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, appears to be unfired. 51929-13 (10,000-12,000) 207
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1220. RARE 45 CALIBER REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 1109. Cal 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” bbl, pinched post front sight and groove rear sight in the top strap. Bbl has 1-line “E. Remington & Sons” address. Top left front flat of frame is marked “45”, as is the rear face of the cylinder. Mounted with nicely figured, smooth, 2-pc walnut grips with matching number in pencil inside the right grip. Buttstrap is without lanyard swivel. There were approximately 25,000-30,000 Models 1875 revolvers produced by Remington 1875-1889 in both blue & nickel in 2 different calibers and 2 different bbl lengths, only a very few were ever chambered in caliber 45 Colt. These fine revolvers were in some ways superior to the 1873 Colt Single Action Army revolvers with their ease of removing the cylinder for cleaning. Unfortunately for Remington these revolvers weren’t produced until after Colt was already well established with military contracts and on the civilian market. An additional hindrance was that the first 15,000-16,000 revolvers were produced in Remington’s proprietary cartridge, the 44 Remington Center Fire which was not compatible with any other revolver or rifle of that era. Later the company chambered their revolvers in 44-40 and a few in 45 Colt. Those changes were insufficient to promote large sales or a government contract and even though in 1888 and 1890 Remington redesigned the revolver, by 1896 they had ceased production of their large frame pistols. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, matching as noted. Overall retains about 95% strong orig nickel showing slight muzzle edge wear with a few minor nicks & scratches and a few scattered spots of light pimpling. Right side of hammer shows light pitting with the loss areas a dark patina. Cylinder retains 93-95% strong orig nickel with some minor flaked areas a dark patina. Grips are sound and retain most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are crisp. Strong, sharp bore with moderate pitting. 51929-9 JRL (10,000-15,000)
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1222. SCARCE SECOND TYPE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 650. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2” rnd bbl, full blade front sight and right hand “E. Remington & Sons, Ilion, N.Y.U.S.A.”. Top left front side of frame is marked “44”. Mounted with smooth, varnished, 2-pc walnut grips that are probably period of use replacements. Buttstrap is without the optional lanyard ring. There were approximately 25,000-30,000 of these fine revolvers produced 1875-1889 in both blue & nickel in 2 different calibers and 2 different bbl lengths. These fine revolvers were in some ways superior to the 1873 Colt Single Action Army revolvers with their ease of removing the cylinder for cleaning. Unfortunately for Remington these revolvers weren’t produced until after Colt was already well established with military contracts and on the civilian market. An additional hindrance was that the first 15,000-16,000 revolvers were produced in Remington’s proprietary cartridge, the 44 Remington Center Fire which was not compatible with any other revolver or rifle of that era. Later the company chambered their revolvers in 44-40 and a few in 45 Colt. Those changes were insufficient to promote large sales or a government contract and even though in 1888 and 1890 Remington redesigned the revolver, by 1896 they had ceased production of their large frame pistols. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, grips are unnumbered as noted. Overall retains 9698% strong orig factory nickel with a few minor nicks & scratches and a few scattered spots of light flaking, primarily on the left side. Grips are sound and retain most of their bright custom varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Possibly unfired. 51929-11 (10,000-12,500)
1223. SCARCE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 14227. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2” bbl, pinched post front sight and 1-line left hand block letter address. Buttstrap has a factory stud & ring. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips that has “44” stamped at the bottom of left grip. Inside each grip is marked in pencil “14029” and they are also stamped “1312”. Left side of the heel, under the grip is marked with assembly no. “142”, which number is also found on rear face of cylinder. The Model 1875 was produced only from 1875 to 1888 with about 25,000 to 30,000 revolvers made in that time frame and was a direct competitor for the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver. Unfortunately for Remington, even though the design was much more convenient for cleaning and cylinder removal, at the time the Model 1875 appeared on the scene Colt was already well established with the U.S. Army and civilians alike. No large military contracts were ever awarded to Remington and since Remington was more known for rifles and shotguns, their distribution and advertising were inadequate, and therefore sales were slow. In 1888 Remington redesigned the Model 1875 and produced less than 1,000 of the Model 1888 before transitioning into the Model 1890. The Model 1875 was a popular sidearm, which saw extensive service on the American frontier and Mexico. They are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Ex-Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 95-97% strong orig nickel with only light muzzle end wear, a few nicks and scratches, a ding on the cylinder and some light flaking on the back strap; cylinder also retains most of its orig nickel on the rear face and outer diameter, being bare metal on the front face. Grips show heavy wear, especially on the right side with chipped toes and retain a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 51929-14 (8,000-10,000) Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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1225. EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1888 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 169. Cal 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 5-3/4” rnd bbl, full German silver front sight, rear sight is a groove in the top strap and 1-line right hand address “E. Remington & Sons, Illion, N.Y., U.S.A.” Left rear web of the trigger guard is marked “44”. Bottom of the bbl, under ejector housing is marked with matching SN and assembly number “121”. Matching assembly number is also found inside the ejector housing. Mounted with nicely figured, smooth, 2-pc walnut grips with matching SN inside left grip and in pencil inside right grip. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were fewer than 1,000 of these rare revolvers produced in the period 1888-1889 at which time this model was succeeded by the Model 1890. This is Remington’s attempt at a more stream-lined version of the Model 1875 in order to compete with the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver. Unfortunately for Remington, although their revolvers in some ways were superior to the Colt, they were unable to compete with Colt having established government contracts and a large footprint in the civilian market. Remington continued producing these large frame revolvers with the Model 1890, but by 1896 the demand for such firearms had waned and Remington ceased production in 1896. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except cylinder which is unnumbered. Bbl & ejector housing retain about 90% strong orig nickel with 3 spots of blood pitting. Frame retains 90-92% strong orig nickel, showing wear on the left recoil shield and some minor losses in the forcing cone area. Grip frame retains most of its orig nickel. Cylinder also retains about 93-95% orig nickel with sharp edge wear and a cylinder line. Hammer retains strong case colors on left side, fading elsewhere. Left grip has a large dent in the bottom edge with some battering on the bottom of the right grip, otherwise grips are sound and retain about 50-60% orig varnish. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore with fine pitting. 51929-5 JRL (8,500-12,500) 209
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1224. REMINGTON MODEL 1875 FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 60. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2” rnd bbl, slightly altered blade front sight and 1-line right hand address “E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.”. Caliber marking “44” is stamped on left rear web of trigger guard. Serial number is in the usual place on left side of buttstrap under the grip which is preceded by a 6-point star and followed by an “M”. Mounted with 2-pc matching numbered walnut grips. Buttstrap shows no evidence of ever having had a lanyard stud. Top of the frame is flattened with an integral rounded top, square notch rear sight. The top strap on a standard revolver measures .254” to .256”. The top strap on this revolver measures .186” whereas over the sight measures .245”. The rear sight on this revolver and the pinched rear sight notch on a standard revolver measure exactly the same distance from the hammer nose cut-out. Therefore it is the conclusion of this cataloger that whether by Remington or someone else this revolver was created from a standard Model 1875. Knowledgeable Remington authorities are unaware of Remington ever having produced such an item. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except cyl which is unnumbered. Overall retains 9697% strong factory quality nickel finish, possibly an old factory restoration. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear and retain about 70-75% orig varnish. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with very fine frosty pitting. 52634-3 JRL (6,000-8,000)
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RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1890 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 450. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Scarce blue finish with rare 5-3/4” bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION. N.Y.” address. Left side of frame is marked “44 C.F.W.” Mounted with 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips with fancy Remington logo at the tops. Buttstrap has a factory stud and ring. The Remington Model 1890 was an improved version of their Model 1875 with cut out web on the ejector housing. There were only a little over 2,000 of these rare revolvers produced in the period 1891-1896, of which only a few were with 5-3/4” bbls. The Model 1875 & 1890 were produced as direct competitors for the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver. Unfortunately for Remington, even though the design was much more convenient for cleaning and cylinder removal, by the time they appeared on the scene Colt was already well established with the U.S. Army and civilians alike. No large military contracts were ever awarded to Remington and since Remington was more known for rifles and shotguns, their distribution and advertising were inadequate, and therefore sales were slow. By the time the Model 1890 was produced, sales of large bore single action revolvers had waned substantially in favor of the more convenient dbl action revolvers, and after only a short run, Remington stopped production of their big bore revolvers. It has been the experience of this cataloger that nickeled Models 1890 far outnumber blued ones. Finding a blue Model 1890 with orig shorter bbl and orig finish is quite rare. PROVENANCE: Ex-Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains blue in most sheltered areas with the balance having flaked, not worn to a dark patina; hammer retains bright case colors; cylinder retains strong blue in the flutes, being mostly a thin blue, turning plum with a wide drag line. Grips are very fine to extremely fine showing very little wear. Hammer will not hold in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 51929-2 (10,000-12,000)
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RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1890 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 1894. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Scarce blue finish with 7-1/2” bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION. N.Y.” address. Left side of frame is marked “44 C.F.W.” Mounted with 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips with fancy Remington logo at the tops. Buttstrap has a factory stud and ring. The Remington Model 1890 was an improved version of their Model 1875 with cutout web on the ejector housing. There were only a little over 2,000 produced in the period 1891-1896. The Model 1875 & 1890 were produced as direct competitors for the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver. Unfortunately for Remington, even though the design was much more convenient for cleaning and cylinder removal, at the time they appeared on the scene Colt was already well established with the Army and civilians alike. No large military contracts were ever awarded to Remington and since Remington was more known for rifles and shotguns, their distribution and advertising were inadequate, and therefore sales were slow. By the time the Model 1890 was produced, sales of large bore Single Action revolvers had waned substantially in favor of the more convenient dbl action revolvers, and after only a short run, Remington stopped production of their big bore revolvers. It has been the experience of this cataloger that nickeled Models 1890 far outnumber blued ones. Finding a blue Model 1890 with orig finish is quite rare. PROVENANCE: Ex-Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 30-35% orig blue, mostly in sheltered areas with the balance flaked more than worn to a medium patina. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear and have turned chocolate. Hammer will not catch in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and scattered fine pitting. 519291 (10,00012,000)
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Session 1 1228. VERY RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1890 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 746. Cal 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with rare 5-3/4” bbl, full blade front sight and groove rear sight in top strap with 1-line “Remington Arms Co.” right hand address. Left front side of frame is marked “44 C.F.W”. Buttstrap has a factory lanyard swivel. Mounted with 2-pc Remington Arms Co. shield logo hard rubber grips. Right grip has a repaired crack at the heel. Both grips are matching numbered to the revolver. The Model 1890 was Remington’s last effort at producing a large frame revolver in a dying market. There were only about 2,020 of these rare revolvers produced 1891-1896. Remington simply was unable to compete with Colt’s Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver. Colt, early on had established the Model 1873 with government contracts and had garnered a large slice of the civilian market. By 1896 the demand for big bore, large frame revolvers had waned and with the precipitous drop in sales Remington ceased production of these revolvers. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching except cylinder which is unnumbered. Overall retains about 96-97% bright orig nickel with light holster wear around the muzzle, on the ejector head and loading gate. Inside the trigger guard, forward of the trigger shows loss of nickel turned to medium patina. Grips, with the aforementioned repaired crack have 3 or 4 small dings on each side and show light to moderate diamond point wear, turning slightly chocolate on the right side. Hammer will not catch in the safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 51929-4 JRL (10,000-15,000)
1229. VERY RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1890 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 87. Cal 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2” bbl, full blade front sight and groove rear sight in top strap, with 1-line “Remington Arms Co.” right hand address. Left side of bbl is marked “44 W”. Buttstrap has a factory lanyard swivel. Mounted with 2-pc Remington Arms Co. shield logo hard rubber grips. Left grip has a repaired chip by the grip locator pin hole. The Model 1890 was Remington’s last effort at producing a large frame revolver in a dying market. There were only about 2,020 of these rare revolvers produced 1891-1896. Remington simply was unable to compete with Colt’s Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver. Colt, early on had established the Model 1873 with government contracts and had garnered a large slice of the civilian market. By 1896 the demand for big bore, large frame revolvers had waned and with the precipitous drop in sales Remington ceased production of these revolvers. CONDITION: About fine. Grips & cylinder are unnumbered. Overall retains about 93-95% orig nickel with some flaking and fine pitting in the left front gullet, on the ejector rod housing and bbl at the frame. Trigger guard & grip frame retain most all of their orig nickel, slightly dulled from handling. Cylinder retains 96-97% strong orig nickel with two areas of small dings. Grips, as noted, are otherwise sound showing light diamond point wear, turning slightly chocolate. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with very fine pitting. 51929-3 JRL (10,000-15,000) Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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Session 1 1230. BEAUTIFUL GOLD AND PLATINUM INLAID REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK IVORY MOUNTED SINGLESHOT PISTOL. SN 4. Cal. 50. Pretty much follows configuration of Model 1867 Navy pistol with 2-stage oct-rnd with cannon muzzle bbl. A majority of metal surfaces are inlaid with arabesque gold and platinum inlays with gold inset address “E REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEW-YORK U.S.A”. Breech is inset with a 1” American eagle with shield and 15 stars on rounded breech. This is quite a showpiece and very similar to a pair of Model 1865’s pictured on pg 328 of The William M. Locke Collection, 1973. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Gun appears orig and all matching with SN “4” found internally on bbl, frame, trigger guard and nicely inked in trigger guard channel of 1-pc grip. Gun retains about 95% of its blue finish overall, with areas of thinning and pinprick pitting. Gun shows substantial pitted areas under ivory forestock and internally in grip strap frame. Gold and platinum inlays are virtually all intact with minor cosmetic blemishes. Gold address and gold inset eagle are well defined. Orig antique elephant ivory stocks are sound and well fit with golden ivory patina. Butt of grip has old sanding, possibly removal of an old inscription. Mechanically sound with shiny crisp blued bore. 52255-1 JS (5,000-7,500) ESA
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SCARCE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH 3” DOG’S HEAD HANDLE. SN 16. Cal. 32 RF. Made of black gutta percha, 32-1/4” long with metal tip that has reeded band. It has long handle shaft and domed trigger button with concentric rings. The joint between the dogs head handle and shaft has a 5/16” brass band. SN discernible on tip only. Handle is unscrewed from the shaft for loading and unloading and when reassembled, handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight. There were about 1800 of these scarce cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 with at least 4-handle styles and a variety of lengths. Finding one of these canes completely orig and intact is a great rarity. CONDITION: Fair to good overall. Gutta percha is intact with about 3” cracked area with reductions at tip, gutta percha orig black has faded to a mixed dark brown. Metal tip is a mottled grey/brown patina. Dog’s head handle is very good with about 1” crack at base and German silver plaque on top of head has been re-glued. Mechanically functional with pitted clear bore. 52511-10 JS (2,500-3,500)
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EXHIBITION GRADE ENGRAVED, GOLD AND IVORY LARGE BORE MODEL 1868 TRANTER REVOLVER BY H. HOLLAND. SN 5978. Cal. 450. This is about the fanciest Tranter cartridge revolver you will find mounted with ivory grips with royal cypher as are ivory handled tools in case. 5” oct engraved bbl with gold inset designs and address “H HOLLAND 98 NEW BOND ST. LONDON”. Fine floral and scroll engraving are found on most of the flat surfaces of frame with about 50% coverage on cylinder, bbl, trigger guard and buttcap. Tranter’s patent markings are found on left side of frame and left side of lever. Frame, cylinder, trigger guard and buttcap are gold plated, as is brass tip to cleaning rod, screwdriver and Dixon oiler. The custom French fitted English case is maker marked “P & F SCHAFER MAKERS / 27 PICCADILLY LONDON”. Casing is also bound in leather with same crown over unknown cypher that is on gun and each cleaning tool ivory grip. Case has two compartments, one with functional key and small chamois bag with extra mainspring and triggerspring. The second compartment retains cutouts for 36 cartridges retaining a mix of 34 complete cartridges and brass, all with “ELEY” backstamps. The quality of engraving, plating, ivory finish and casing are all exceptional. This gun was obviously made for a very important person. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains over 90% orig bright blue finish with slight muzzle wear and small reductions near frame. Cylinder retains about 90% orig gold. Frame retains about 70% orig gold, worn on gripstrap and worn at high areas of frame flats. Trigger guard and buttcap retain strong traces of gold, especially in protected areas of trigger bow. Hammer and trigger retain about half of their orig bright finish. Mechanics are crisp with bright shiny bore. Casing is matching fine condition internally with a green baize lining, with some soiling and wear at contact areas of muzzle and hammer. Gold plating to oiler and screwdriver is thinning. Ivory grips and tool handles are smooth with fine patina, with crisp scrimshawed seals with black backgrounds. Leather covering to case is very good with scuffing and cosmetic blemishes expected after 150 plus years with well discerned embossed cypher in lid as seen in photos. Casing has an orig attached leather folding handle seen on other high grade English sporting arms. 52700-20 (17,500-27,500) ESA
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RARE FRENCH 40-SHOT GUYCOT CHAIN SHOT PISTOL. SN 33. Cal. 25. 11” overall with 4” oct sleeved bbl. This is among the earliest high capacity pistols. This gun was invented in 1878 and probably no more than couple hundred were made (highest SN we note is 112) with maybe a dozen surviving examples. The interesting and complex chain mechanism utilized black powder 25 cal. rocket balls much like those used in Volcanic Arms of an earlier era. This gun has been interestingly fitted on left side with a piece of Lucite to show and demonstrate the mechanism which still works quite well. The orig side plate, of course, accompanies and pistol can be displayed either way. The only markings noted on gun is maker’s mark on top of bbl as seen in photos, position marking “A” at top of safety slot on left sideplate and SN “33” on butt. Gun was loaded by slide on top of frame which also retains fixed rear sight, folding trigger and 2-pc wood grips. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is grey with old cleaning. Salt and pepper pitting, maker’s mark and SN discernible. Grips retain about half of their thin varnish with moderate edge wear and cosmetic blemishes. Gun appears orig and complete with possible restoration to loading slide. Gun appears quite functional and action can be observed through Lucite window on left side of frame. Tacking marks on butt. 52288-2 (15,000-25,000)
1234. SPECIAL DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE LOT. This lot consists of twelve past Julia auction catalogs, together with their prices realized list. These catalogs serve as a valuable reference source. We regularly sell our past auction catalogs to collectors and dealers alike for that purpose. Please note, the hammer price of the lot will be matched dollar for dollar up to a $1,000 match and donated to the DanaFarber Institute, commonly known as the “Jimmy Fund” locally. Founded in Boston in 1947, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is world-renowned for its leadership in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. Your gift provides Dana-Farber with crucial dollars that can be directed where and when they are needed the most. Thank you for your participation. CONDITION: Very good. 52734-1 (300-400)
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FABULOUS SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE THAT BELONGED TO CUSTER’S BUGLER JOHN MARTIN FORENSICALLY PROVEN TO HAVE FIRED A CARTRIDGE AT THE BATTLE OF THE LITTLE BIG HORN AND THE ONLY IDENTIFIED FIREARM EVER FOUND WHICH HAS BEEN PROVEN TO HAVE BEEN IMMEDIATELY WITH CUSTER DURING THE BATTLE. SN 19573. Cal. 45-55. Standard 1873 carbine with 22” bbl, barleycorn front sight & carbine ladder rear sight. Breech block has standard markings with the date “1873”. Lock plate is likewise marked “1873” with the US Eagle in the center. Mounted in a 1-pc, uncheckered walnut stock secured with a single band that has a stacking swivel. Trigger guard is in 2 pieces, without sling swivel. Buttplate is standard carbine style without trap and neither is there a recess under the buttplate, signifying that this carbine did not receive the later updates. Left side of wrist has the outline of the “ESA” (Erskine S. Allin) cartouche. Left side of the stock has the sling bar, missing its ring, which was common practice among Indians with captured arms. Left side of forestock is crudely carved “J. MArTiN” and left side of buttstock is carved with an “H”, ostensibly representing Company H of the 7th Cavalry to which Trooper Martin was assigned. The Martin carving shows moderate to heavy wear on the edges with heavy patina down in the cuts. The hammer screw has crystallized and broken.
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This carbine is well documented as having belonged to Custer’s bugler, John Martin who was the individual to whom the famous note was given which read “Benteen / Come on. Big village / Be quick, Bring packs. / W.W. Cooke / P.S. Bring Pacs.”. Martin subsequently recalled that Custer had called him over and said “Orderly, I want you to take a message to Benteen. Ride as fast as you can and tell him to hurry. Tell him it’s a big village and I want him to be quick and bring the ammunition packs”. He further recalled that Lt. Cooke called out “Wait Orderly” and pulled out a field order pad and wrote the above quoted note. Martin also recalled that Custer perused the note and called an orderly to Frederick Benteen deliver it. An unidentified trooper, probably another orderly came forward to which Custer said “No, No, the other man, Martin.” As Martin took the dispatch Custer instructed, “Trumpeter, go back on our trail and see if you can discover Benteen and give him the message. If you see no danger come back to us. But if you find Indians in your way, stay with Benteen and return to him and when you get back to us, report”. Martin apparently discovered Indians in the way, reporting that his horse was hit twice by rifle fire before he reached Benteen. He stayed with Benteen who, as we all know did not reach Custer in time. John Martin, an Italian immigrant, whose name was Giovanni Crisostomo Martino (or Martini, a sobriquet given to Martin by Major Benteen whose favorite drink was a martini). Martin had immigrated to the U.S. in 1873, settling in Brooklyn, NY. Prior to leaving Italy he had been a drummer boy in Italy’s Army in 1866 in their war against Austria. John Martin enlisted in the US Army in 1874 as a Trumpeter and was assigned to Company H, US 7th Cavalry. Martin survived the battle and remained in the US Army fighting in the Nez Perce campaign in 1877 and then fought in the Spanish-American War and retired in 1904, having completed nearly 30 years of service. He died in December 1922, the result of injuries from a beer truck accident.
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In 1983 an accidental range fire burned some 700 acres of prairie including a large portion of the Custer battlefield. The result of this fire disclosed numerous artifacts, bones and articles from that battle. A team of volunteers and park personnel conducted a search using metal detectors and in the process uncovered hundreds of fired cartridge cases, bullets and other artifacts. A team of forensics experts from Nebraska began examining firing pin & extractor marks found on these cartridge cases and were able to identify them to cartridge cases fired for test purposes in various arms believed to have been at the Custer battlefield. One of the cartridge cases, identified as #707 was found about 10 feet from the monument on Custer Hill (Last Stand Hill) was forensically proven with at least 90% positive marks that this artifact cartridge case was fired in this carbine. Since we 218
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know that Trooper Martin was not with Custer on Last Stand Hill, but was with Capt. Benteen & Major Reno leaves one to speculate how this cartridge case could have been fired in his carbine at that location. Various theories have been proposed, the most likely of which is that 1). Trooper Martin discarded his carbine to prevent it banging on his horse during his frantic ride. 2). According to Trooper Martin’s statements his horse was struck by rifle fire which would likely have disabled the horse and caused it to fall, leaving his carbine still attached to the saddle to be recovered by the Indians who then turned it on Custer’s troops on Last Stand Hill. 3). That Trooper Martin had given his carbine to another trooper whose carbine had jammed or had been lost when he left Custer’s command for his fateful ride. Obviously we will never know how this cartridge case came to be on Last Stand Hill, but there is no doubting Copy of the letter Martin carried the scientific evidence that cartridge case #707 was fired in this carbine. Bullets (not included in this lot) found on the battlefield, in some instances were discovered to have entered the dirt vertically which indicates that the Indians administered the “coup de gras” to wounded troopers by shooting directly down into their bodies. This seems to be the most likely reason that trooper Martin’s carbine was fired at Last Stand Hill in the position where it was found. Accompanied by a 4x6 cabinet photo of Trooper Martin in full uniform with medals by D.F. Barry of West Superior, WI. This carbine was the subject of a 2-page article by Donald Moore which appeared in the June 2013 issue of Wild West magazine. Additionally accompanied by a 7-page article about this carbine which appeared in the publication Military Classics Illustrated, date unknown. Also accompanying are copies of the original note carried by Trooper Martin to Capt. Benteen, which is currently at the US Army Military Academy, West Point, NY. Also accompanied by copies of 2 photographs of John Martin, one is dated 1879 depicting him as a young man seated with a bugle, with the caption “While he was called to testify at the Reno Court of Inquiry”. Finally accompanied by the 138-page paperback book Archeological Insights Into The Custer Battle, Scott & Fox. PROVENANCE: Glen Swanson collection. CONDITION: Fair, no orig finish remains with the bbl retaining a cleaned mottled silver/black patina. Other metal parts are a dark brown patina with light surface rust and pitting on the trigger plate and trigger bow. Buttstock has 2-grain checks on the right side and another on the left at the buttplate, otherwise wood is sound showing heavy wear and a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with sharp rifling. 52694-1 JRL (175,000-275,000)
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GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER USED NATIONAL ARMS COMPANY DERINGER WITH GREAT PROVENANCE. SN 2443. Cal. 41. Standard all metal National Firearms Deringer, 4-3/4” overall, with 2-1/2” bbl marked “NATIONAL ARMS CO BROOKLYN, NY”. This is one of the few firearms in private hands with documentation direct to General George Armstrong Custer. Lot is accompanied by a facsimile image of Custer in a 9-1/2” x 11-1/2” frame. Accompanied by copy of John DuMont’s Custom Battle Guns. PROVENANCE: George Armstrong Custer, 1865; Elizabeth Custer, 1876; George A. Custer II, 1923; Marvin Brice Custer; Illustrated in the “Columbus Sunday Dispatch”, February 8, 1956; James Hutchins, 1961; Leon “Red” Jackson Catalog, Dallas, Texas; William A. Bond Collection, 1961; Listed by SN and described in inventory on pg 85 of John du Mont, “Custer Battle Guns”, 1974; Greg Martin Collection; Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Good to very good overall, sound and complete. Crisp markings with a mottled grey patina with patches of pitting on both side of frame. Mechanically sound with good well defined bore. 51957-15 JS (20,000-30,000)
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RARE 1875 GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER LETTER SIGNED WITH IMPORTANT INDIAN CONTENT, ARCHIVALLY FRAMED. Two-page LS written March 11, 1875 to Indian agent Edmond Palmer at Standing Rock, Dakota Territory. The letter is regarding an Indian peace conference which would take place May 29th, 1876 at Fort Abraham Lincoln where less than 30 days later Custer and his clan would march to their deaths at the Little Bighorn. The 700 Sioux and other affiliated tribes after signing the peace treaty feasted, danced and sang. Anyone present would have thought the Indian Wars were over. The peace between the tribes lasted as long as it took for the Indians to clear the fort. The letter can be read in full on website, but a portion reads, “’...I have received your letter acquainting me with the reasons which prevented the delegations of Indians from your Agency from coming as intended to this post to confer with the delegation of the Rees now here. As it was of importance that the date upon which the proposed council assemble should be determined upon promptly and notice thereof sent to the various tribes interest.... Every tribe and band should be represented by its most influential men otherwise the council will terminate in results of no value. Please communicate with me in regards to the decision of the Sioux. I will send a communication to the agent at Cheyenne informing him of the date fixed and will be greatly obliged to you, if you will
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cause it to be transmitted by a courier from your Agency. I am, Sir Very Respectfully Truly Yours.” He signs his name ‘G.A. Custer’ above his rank. ‘Lieutenant Colonel of Cavalry Brevet Major General, U.S.A. Comdg.’ at the close.’” Letter is mounted in archival 52” x 22” fancy molded frame with 2-sided glass so obverse can be seen from the rear, facsimile obverse is framed adjacent to signed second page along with 2 facsimile photographs of Custer and engraved brass plaques. Two letters of authenticity accompany, one from well known manuscript authority John Reznikoff. PROVENANCE: Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Document was not removed from its archival mounting but appears to be very good with one 1/2” area of paper loss along one side margin effecting no text. The Custer signature is especially crisp and bold. There is a large chip to upper right corner of frame and linen mats have a water stained area which does not effect the letter on the right edge inward about 6”. 51957-27 JS (10,000-15,000)
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FINE AND RARE HALF PLATE TINTYPE OF AMERICAN INDIAN “OSAGE DELEGATE”, CIRCA 1865. This beautiful hand-tinted image of an Osage chief with scratched inscription on top of the emulsion “Osage Delegate” is in beautiful condition. With a little research, this particular chief could possibly be identified as other images of Osage Chief ’s are known from the 1866 & 1868 delegations sent to Washington from Kansas, attempting to protect their lands. The Osage were finally given a reservation in 1870 in Oklahoma. CONDITION: Very good with small bends and creases. Good contrast overall. 52051-1 JS (4,000-6,000)
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LARGE PAINTING OF A NATIVE AMERICAN ON HORSEBACK IN PANORAMIC LANDSCAPE BY ACE POWELL. The oil on canvas scene shows a broadside view of a Native American holding spear in colorful attire. They stand on a snow covered plain with distant hills under a cloudy blue sky. The artist Ace Powell (American, 1912-1978) has signed the painting on the lower left “Powell” and has painted a playing card, the ace of diamonds, above. The painting is housed in a molded wood dark frame with linen and gold liner. SIZE: 24” x 40”. Overall: 33” x 49-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent 52184-2 (4,000-7,000)
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EXTREMELY RARE AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE 1876 INDIAN WAR “PROTOTYPE” PRAIRIE BELT, ALONG W/REGULATION MODEL 1874 SABER KNOT WHICH MAY BE THE ONLY SPECIMEN KNOWN, GREAT COLLECTION HISTORY. 1) Unique narrow prototype Prairie Belt. This unique prototype belt is 1-3/4” wide with a single bottom seam and sure appears to be an arsenal product as noted by Steven Dorsey in Gun Report article accompanying this lot. Dorsey had previously written an excellent six page article titled The Modified Prairie Belt in the December 1992 Gun Report. This belt surfaced after that article was written and this is thought to be the earliest example still utilizing the 1872 sword belt plate as opposed to the typical open prairie buckle. Read attached Dorsey articles for more information. 2) “Regulation 1874 Sabre Knot”. Ordnance memo #13 in 1872 describes the 1872 sabre knot as black bridle leather - thin 0”.625 wide 30” long, one end is fastened to a braided knot without tassels, 1”.5 long and the other end passed through the knot after going around the guard of the sabre and to have one sliding loop. In ordnance memo #18 in 1874 the army adopted the 1872 sabre knot with one change, the addition of another sliding loop, and the knot is shown in the drawings. Interestingly Doug McChristian in his book The U.S. Army in The West 1870-1880 does not show the regulation knot but offers a photo of what may be an experimental but different sabre knot probably of the period. The knot is unmarked and undoubtedly made at Watervliet Arsenal,, though there is some question as to how many were made since there were C.W. Sabre knots left in inventory, this is the only recognized, surviving 1874 sabre knot and is in live and complete condition. PROVENANCE: Howard Coles collection; Steven Dorsey collection; David Pierce collection. CONDITION: Belt is very good overall, canvas is soiled, leather is sound solid with some crazing. Sword knot solid with crazing. 52156-4 JS (4,0006,000)
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LOT OF THREE BOXES OF ANTIQUE CARTRIDGES INCLUDING SHARPS AND SMITH’S CARBINE. 1) Full 5-rnd box of Sharps 40-90 3-1/4” cartridges by Union Metallic Cartridge Company with green and black label. 2) Sealed box of 10 Sharps 52 cal. percussion cartridges with “12 caps” by the Sharps Rifle Company. 3) Sealed 10-rnd box of Poultney’s patent metallic cartridges with 12 caps for Smiths breech-loading carbine. The top label is also marked “No.1 50-100 Caliber” CONDITION: Boxes are all wrapped in plastic or sealed and cartridges were not examined. 1) Label is clean and clear with only very light soil. Box has a couple of broken edges and corners, otherwise is intact. 2) Fully sealed showing light soil to the top label. 3) Box is sealed with one broken top end showing light edge and corner wear with light soil to the top label. Pull string is intact. 52651-3 JRL (4,0006,000)
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1242. HISTORICALLY DOCUMENTED SHARPS 1853/68 CONVERSION ISSUED TO 7TH INDIANA CAVALRYMAN JOSEPH BLACKBURN, ONE OF THE LUCKIEST SURVIVORS OF THE CIVIL WAR. SN C14097. Cal. 50-70 Gov. 22” traditional carbine bbl. 2-pc walnut stocks with sling bar on left side with faint patent markings on left side of receiver with lockplate marked “C.SHARPS.PAT.OCTOBER 5 1852”. Forearm retained by sgl band and spring retainer. Open rear sight dovetail with plugged screwhole. Documented by U.S. National Archives records search to have been issued to Pvt. Joseph Blackburn, whom had enlisted 8-17-1862 and been assigned to Company E, 89th Indiana Infantry. With further documentation also recovered from the National Archives that fully encompassed Pvt. Blackburn’s military record and application for disability and later for death benefits for his bereaved wife and children. Joseph Blackburn, while serving with the 89th Indiana Infantry, was captured by Southern forces in September 1862 in Mumfordville, Kentucky, was paroled and sent back to Indiana, re-enlisting after his parole and assigned to the 7th Indiana Cavalry Company E on September of 1863 and was issued Sharps carbine C14097. Again captured by Southern forces in a Cavalry skirmish on the Holly Ford Road near Memphis, Tennessee October of 1864. After violating his prior parole, he was transferred and incarcerated at the infamous Andersonville Prison in Georgia. Surviving his incarceration, he was released at wars end and sent to Vicksburg, Mississippi for travel home to Indiana, whereupon, he boarded the doomed steamer Sultana in April of 1865. A grossly overloaded 300-ft long Sultana with an estimated 2100 Union and Southern troops unexpectedly exploded on the morning of April 27 at approximately 2:30 in the morning. Between 1400 and 1500 of the traveling veterans met their watery grave in what was then the largest maritime disaster in United States history. Again, private Blackburn escaped death and made it home to his state of Indiana. This Sharps carbine originally 52 Cal. Percussion was converted with approximately 10000 others to 50-70 Gov cartridge to be re-issued for use during the Indian Wars period. The history of this rifle is not known since its conversion, however, it shows hard utilitarian use that is frequently found in Confederate, Western and Indian used firearms. Evidence of this hard use is a sliver of wood missing forward of bbl band on right side with eight very old but distinguishable holes in forearm and buttstock that possibly were tack decoration. Rear sight was purposely removed and bbl bored smooth to be used for foraging uses. A very primitive V shaped slot was cut into top of receiver ring as a provision for sighting use. CONDITION: Fair overall with lightly pitted smooth bore and functioning mechanics. Stocks are extremely weathered from a long life of outdoor use. Top receiver tang is cracked of forward screw, as is a very common ailment of these carbines. Carbine is complete and functioning with a unique and detailed history of having been issued to either the luckiest or unluckiest survivor of the Great War of Northern Aggression. 52191-1 TDW (7,500-10,000)
1243. WHITNEY-LAIDLEY STYLE 1 ROLLING BLOCK MILITARY SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 63002. Cal. 45-70. Possible trials rifle. Whitney entered the 1871 trials and did not receive a U.S. or state contract. Left side of stock has clear ESA (Erskine S. Allin) cartouche. Allin was master armorer at Springfield Armory. Carbine has no manufacturer markings. 22” rnd bbl with blade front sight and 500 yard folding leaf rear sight. Case colored action with saddle and bar on left side. Band attached walnut forearm with straight grip walnut stock having steel carbine buttplate. Toe line of stock behind trigger guard has smaller indistinguishable cartouche. Left side of butt has hand scratched marking “Mexico/First”. Right side of butt and forearm have other hand scratched markings. CONDITION: Very good condition. Bbl retains 90% dull lightly faded blue with spots of finish overspray near muzzle. Action shows 80% case colors being bright on sides and fading in carry areas. Stocks have worn finish with age darkened appearance, having heavy dents and gouges at comb and right side of butt. Mechanics are fine. Bore has strong rifling with largely bright appearance. 52325-7 DS (4,000-5,000)
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EXTREMELY RARE COFER PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, PERCUSSION CONFEDERATE REVOLVER, FINEST EXAMPLE KNOWN, WITH AN ORIGINAL COFER HOLSTER. SN 11. Cal. 36. One of the true rarities and among the most coveted revolvers in Confederate collecting is the brass framed percussion revolver made in Portsmouth, Virginia by Thomas W. Cofer. There are 13 known percussion specimens plus an additional three made for special percussion cartridges. These percussion models were true martial Confederate pistols being contracted by the 5th Virginia Cavalry. 82 revolvers were contracted and delivered in January and May of 1862. Several of the few extant examples are heavily restored. Existing percussion Cofers are either uniquely numbered or lettered; existing authentic examples are 1, 11, 13, 59, F, L, M, N, T, V and three examples with no number or letter; 5 of 13 examples are in museums and one is unknown since 1934. An excavated frame SN 10 was found near Macon, GA in 1955. SN 11 is by far the finest example known and was the prize revolver of renown Confederate collector Fred Edmunds prior to purchase by Morris Racker. For a Confederate revolver, this is a truly magnificent example with crisp markings, strong traces of orig finish and smooth,beautifully patinaed brass frame. This revolver
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has only been in two collections since it left the family who had it since the war. There is a large file with provenance and history on this gun and the orig Cofer holster. The orig Cofer holster originated with Serial “F” and was added in 2003. PROVENANCE: Charles Frederick, Gettysburg, PA; Fred Edmunds, 1992; Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker, 2008. CONDITION: Overall very good plus, excellent for a Confederate handgun. All matching and complete. SN 1l is found on top of cyl pin, left side of loading lever, left side of plunger, bottom of bbl, front of frame, hammer on left side, trigger on left side, sideplate, grip screw, rear of cyl between cones, both frame screws on left side and other two screws in frame are stamped with “1”. Both lever screws are SNd “11”. Gun is marked on brass top strap “T.W. COFER’S / PATENT” and on top bbl flat “PORTSMOUTH VA”. Gun is overall “as found” with iron surfaces overall smooth brown/plum, light pitting and scattered small blemishes. Loading assembly has strong traces of orig finish, especially bright on plunger. Traces of blue are still seen on bbl, though mostly plum. Frame has smooth mustard patina with several small scratches and dents. Grips are sound and fit well with hand worn patina, base of each grip has about 1/8” x 1/2” inset where a lanyard was possibly fit light edge wear and light tacking. Single initial “F” is scratched into buttstrap. The orig Cofer holster is well worn and has a gilted Civil War eagle “I” button as finial so often seen on Confederate holsters. Holster displays gun well and fits nicely though muzzle protrudes. 51957-22 JS (100,000-150,000)
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Session 1 1245. VERY FINE AND RARE, EARLY CONFEDERATE DANCE ARMY REVOLVER, SERIAL NUMBER 14. SN 14. Cal. 44. This is a very fine orig, authentic & complete early specimen of the Confederate Dance Brothers revolver, probably made at East Columbia, TX in July 1862 before moving to Anderson, TX according to Dance expert Gary Wiggins, author of Dance & Brothers Texas Gunmakers of the Confederacy,1986. Dance made approx 325 or so Dragoon-sized Army Revolvers of which less than 90 are known to have survived. Dance Revolvers are much like Colt Dragoons in appearance with the exception of the lack of recoil shields. Dance Revolvers, like other Confederates, saw hard use and rarely are found this nice and complete. Indeed, this is among the finest examples known. This gun conforms to the normal configuration having a 7-7/8” half oct-rnd bbl with low brass blade front sight. This gun is properly SNd with matching number “14” found in all areas normally SNd which include bbl housing, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cyl, arbor, grips, loading arm and loading arm latch. The hammer is classic Dance being similar to a Colt Dragoon but without the knurling that Colt put on the spur and SNed 14 on right side. Overall, edges are crisp & sharp, metal is smooth with a beautiful plum color overall where orig blue has turned. Mechanically, gun functions well and exhibits good crisp rifling to bore. By NRA standards, this gun grades Good to Very Good, but by Confederate standards, this gun is Excellent. All screws, cones, sight and internal parts appear orig, even the wedge screw which is often lost appears orig. Accompanying this revolver are letters of provenance and authenticity by Fred Edmunds and Gary Wiggins, as well
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as special limited edition No. 14 leather bound Dance & Brothers 1988 text by Wiggins, signed by the author and the two living Dance descendants at time of publication. PROVENANCE: Donald Sayrs, West Collingswood, NJ, purchased gun from Texan at unknown date though he states “many years ago” in his 1961 letter; Collection of Ashley Halsey, Charleston, SC, 1961; Pictured on pages 36-37 of Gary Wiggins’ “Dance & Brothers Texas Gunmakers of the Confederacy”; Fred Edmunds; Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker, 2000. CONDITION: Very good overall, excellent for a Confederate revolver. Gun shows light use with all safety pins intact. Gun appears 100% orig with exception of non-serialized Colt-style spring wedge that Edmunds refers to in his letter as potentially of contemporary replacement. According to letter from Wiggins, main spring and hand spring are replacements. This may be reason for gun being so fine and showing so light use. A vertical hairline crack is found on the right side of the frame through forward frame screw which is seen on several other early Dances which does not affect aesthetics or functionality. SNs are all well-struck and fully discernible. Metal surfaces overall are brown/ plum with scattered areas of staining & pitting. Brass backstrap and trigger guard have light mustard patina with minor cosmetic blemishes. Grips are sound & solid, well fit with edge wear, hand worn patina with light cosmetic blemishes, still retaining traces of orig thin varnish. Mechanically, gun functions well with crisp rifling in bore. 51957-18 JS (40,000-60,000)
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Session 1 1246.
EXTREMELY RARE SPILLER & BURR CONFEDERATE REVOLVER, 1st MODEL, 1st TYPE, SERIAL NUMBER 13, ONLY KNOWN SURVIVING EXAMPLE. SN 13. Cal. 36. This gun has remarkable provenance and collection history, first being discovered by William Albaugh from a direct descent of the Union solider who had taken it home as a souvenir. This is one of the true iconic rarities in Confederate collecting. Interested parties unfamiliar with the history of the Atlanta Pistol Factory should read the provenance that accompanies this pistol. This pistol, SN 13, was in the first lot of 12 revolvers submitted to the War Department at Richmond for testing, December 26, 1862. This is the only surviving specimen of this group known. A second lot of 1st Model Spillers were resubmitted for testing in April 1863 at the Macon Armory, only 7 of the 40 revolvers submitted passed inspection and the balance returned to Spiller for reworking. Only 1 example survives of these 40 guns: 1st Model 2nd Type, SN 23. By mid-May, the Chief of Ordnance requested strengthening and other design changes and Spiller & Burrs produced after this date are of that standard; heavier
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frame without exposed threads of the bbl and Colt-style latch. This early Spiller is indeed a rarity in that it survived being made almost to the same proportions of a Whitney Navy but only in brass, which was much weaker than Whitney steel. Dimensionally the frames would be strengthened as noted in the standard production models and also in the rare transitional heaviest framed Spillers such as the example in the following lot. SN 13 appears orig and complete with firm name stamped on top bbl flat “SPILLER & BURR”, 7” crowned octagonal bbl. SN “13” appears on the bottom flat of bbl, cylinder pin, cylinder pin latch, right side of frame, both grips, bottom of frame and trigger guard. Cylinder is also made without safety notches. PROVENANCE: Acquired Spring 1973 by William A. Albaugh in Maryland from a direct descent of the Union soldier, probably from Wisconsin, who brought the revolver home as a war souvenir, featured on cover and within “North/ South Trader”, Vol. 1, No. 2, July 1973, pictured “The American Rifleman”, January 1974, p. 31, pictured “North/South Trader”, Vol. III, No. 3, March-April 1976, p. 12, pictured “The Illustrated History of American Civil War Relics”, 1978, p. 167, pictured “America-The Men and Their Guns That Made Her Great”, 1981, p. 55, sold to Ted Meredith, September 1987, pictured “Confederate Revolvers”, 1987, p. 30,pictured “Man-at-Arms”, January-February 1995, p. 36, pictured “Colonel Burton’s Spill and Burr Revolver”, 1996, pgs. 36 and 47; Jay Huber, 2001; Burnie Crooke Collection, Pensacola, FL, 2004; Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Very good but truly fine for a surviving Confederate brass frame revolver. Iron is grey overall with strong traces of thinning blue on bbl, especially in protected areas. Some muted case colors can be seen on hammer. Stocks are sound and well fit with hand worn patina, with small chip at inside left toe. Front sight, which is unusual but appears orig to time of use, brass post mounted on dovetailed iron base unlike the crowned ends seen on standard production guns. This gun also retains traces of silver plating in protected areas on frame. It is noted that plating was discontinued after first government inspection so this only original plated gun known. Cylinder shows distinct twist lines with slightly battered nipples. Brass shows casting flaws not seen on later production guns, with an overall smooth medium mustard patina. Two sets of initials are found scratched into butt and are partially discernible as seen in photos. Orig holster and roller buckle belt that were added for display by Mr. Racker are supple, crazed. Holster loop and tab have small repairs. 51957-12 JS (30,000-50,000)
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Session 1 1247.
RARE CONFEDERATE SPILLER & BURR SOLID FRAME “TRANSITIONAL” ATLANTA PISTOL FACTORY REVOLVER, BEST OF THREE KNOWN EXAMPLES. NSN. Cal. 36. Just after the first model Spillers were completed and inspected in April 1863, so many failed due to the thin brass frame copied from Whitney, this model is thought to be transitional by the late Spiller scholar Bruce Kusrow. This model has a heavier, thicker frame than the standard production guns. This is by far the best known and finest condition of the 3 surviving specimens. Like the other transitional guns this example is devoid of SNs and has a distinct “keyhole” shaped loading aperture unique to these transitions. This particular example has been known for many years and was once part of the famous William Locke collection and is pictured in his book. Dimensionally these guns are quite similar in iron components, but the top strap of the frame is much bulkier, fully 25% more metal. The stocks are also heftier though still with the distinctive ferule and flat interface at frame. The cylinder shows distinct twist lines where cylinder was made from twisted iron bar prior to the Confederate government buying the Atlanta pistol factory and using steel most often seen on the Macon produced revolvers. William Albaugh in his 1955 text writes a good history and description of one of these unserialized guns, The Confederate Brass Framed Colt & Whitney. A more recent history of Spiller & Burr revolvers was written by Matthew Norman, Colonel Burton’s Spiller & Burr Revolver, 1996. PROVENANCE: William Locke collection; pictured on page 281 “The William M. Locke Collection” by Frank Sellers, 1973; Gary Bizacky collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall and especially nice for a Confederate revolver. Gun appears original and complete with traces of finish in protected areas and smooth mustard colored brass. The well fit grips retain traces of original varnish. There is an odd shallow inset on front edge of top of frame which quite possibly is from time of manufacture and appears to be from where a front sight would have been slotted. Mechanically functional with crisp, well defined rifling in bore. 52240-1 JS (20,000-25,000)
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Session 1 1248.
RARE EARLY SPILLER & BURR, ATLANTA, GEORGIA CONFEDERATE REVOLVER WITH FULL FIRM MARKING, “CS” AND SERIAL NUMBERED CYLINDER. SN 43. Cal. 36. Spiller & Burrs were made in Atlanta and Macon, Georgia with a total production of less than 1,500 guns. This particular brass framed copy of a Whitney revolver is the most difficult of the major Confederate manufacturers to find complete and orig. It is also difficult to find these guns with the firm marking on bbl and cylinders which are SNd. This gun exhibits both these features and also has “CS” stamped on right side of frame. Extrapolated from Matthew Norman’s 1996 scholarly text Colonel Burton’s Spiller & Burr Revolver, this particular example SN “43” was one of 112 guns submitted for inspection August of 1863. One hundred guns were accepted and these pistols were then sent by Express for final issue to John Wharton’s Division of Cavalry under Major Gen Joseph Wheeler. The first lot of New Pattern revolvers would have been issued in time to be field tested at the Confederate victory at the Battle of Chickamauga. There are various thoughts as to why so few Spillers have SNd cylinders and why only about half have “CS” stamped on frames. It’s probable that these pistols were actually accepted and inspected for Confederate Ordnance Dept. in Macon, Georgia, where the “CS” surcharge was added. This is among the few early Spiller & Burrs that can be documented as issued in 1863. PROVENANCE: Bill Gary Collection, Prescott, AZ, 1995; Don Bryan Collection; private collection, 1996. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Gun appears orig with matching SNs on bbl, frame, trigger guard, loading lever, cylinder and internally penciled on each grip. The cylinder pin has no discernible number but appears orig from time of use. Cryptic “M” is found stamped internally on right side of grip frame. Fairly smooth surfaces with pitting, scattered dents, dings and scratches. Brass frame shows old cleaning with a medium mustard patina. Gun appears all matching and orig with exception of restored bbl latch and some internal parts such as hand, cylinder has added small flange between ratchets to aid in guns mechanics. “SPILLER & BURR” markings on bbl flat are well discerned. Stocks are sound, solid and well fit with hand worn patina. This gun conforms to other standard model Spillers, functioning well with well-defined rifling in bore. 51571-5 JS (20,000-30,000)
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Session 1 1249.
BRASS FRAMED CONFEDERATE SPILLER & BURR REVOLVER. SN 345. Cal. 36. This exact gun is pictured at least two references on Confederate guns and has unusual inscription under grips “JOHN H. FOWLER 1888” and “JHE / ELKTON / MD”. This gun conforms to the standard configuration of other Spiller revolvers and has a 6-7/8” oct bbl with unique crowning. Spiller & Burr revolvers were a Confederate brass-framed copy of Whitney’s Navy Revolver. This gun shows probable Confederate Government acceptance with a large “CS” stamped on right side of frame. SN “345” appears on bbl, frame, trigger guard, and inside stocks. There is a cryptic “M” stamped on right side of grip frame. Cylinder is not SNd, is orig. Cylinder shows distinct twist lines where cylinders were made from twisted wrought iron unique to Georgia manufacture utilized by Spiller and Griswold. This is a pleasing example of a popular brass framed Confederate revolver with smooth surfaces and a crisp “CS” that would make a great addition to any Confederate collection. PROVENANCE: John H. Fowler, Elkton, MD, 1888; Ben Michel Collection; James D. Julia Auctions, October 2007; pictured in “Warman’s Civil War Collectibles Identification and Price Guide”, pg 339, 2010; pictured on pg 72 “The Whitney Revolver”, D. W. Williams, 2012. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun appears orig throughout other than apparent addition of un-serialized loading assembly. Metal shows old cleaning overall, brass now has a light mustard patina and iron is overall mottled plum/brown with staining and pitting. Replaced iron pin front sight. Grips are sound and solid with right grip having a 1” x 1/2” chip repaired and a much smaller chip opposite it. Mechanically functional with restored mainspring, pitted bore with discernible rifling. 51551-1 JS (20,000-30,000)
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Session 1 1250. FINE CONFEDERATE SPILLER & BURR REVOLVER, UNIQUELY SILVER PLATED WITH MASONIC DECORATION. SN 651. Cal. 36. Spiller & Burrs were made in Atlanta and then Macon, Georgia with a total production of less than 1,500 guns. This is a standard brass framed copy of a Whitney revolver with “CS” surcharge on left side of frame, SNd cylinder showing clear twist lines. Whether or not this gun was silver plated during the war or after is unknown, but it does retain much of its plating, especially on grip strap. This gun has an unusual set of cryptics on left side of grip frame with “L” stamped 3 times. Normally only one cryptic is seen in this position near mainspring mortise. Another cryptic “G” is also seen on opposite side of grip frame at top, which this cataloger has not noticed before. A cryptic “W” is also found on bottom of right grip. This Spiller has more cryptic markings (4) than previously noted on a Spiller. Gun has matching SN “651” on bbl, cylinder, frame, trigger guard and penciled inside each grip. The loading assembly is not numbered. There is a silver saber which appears to be a Masonic emblem inset into left grip. This gun is listed by SN in the 1963 text “Confederate Handguns” by Albaugh on pg 74. Based on most recent scholarly research, based on SNd cylinder and “W” inspector on butt, this gun was most likely made in Atlanta after the CS government took over the private operations in March 1863. PROVENANCE: Listed by SN “Confederate Handguns”, Bill Albaugh, 1963, pg 74; The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun is matching and orig with exception of restored loading assembly and latch. Silver plating is intact on grip frame, internally and externally, and traces on frame and trigger guard in protected areas. Iron surfaces are grey/brown with staining and pitting. Grips are well fit with hand worn patina, edge wear and chip above the 1-3/4” silver scimitar inset on right grip. Mechanically functional with good discernible rifling in bore. 52430-8 JS (15,000-20,000)
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RARE CONFEDERATE RIGDON & ANSLEY REVOLVER, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. SN 1786. Cal. 36. All SNs on this revolver are stamped with the correct small number dies. It is also to be noted that the number “1” is a broken die which became broken at pistol #1237, continuing to be used through the small-die run to R&A pistol #1900, or thereabouts. This gun has cryptic “W” stamped on left front web of trigger bow. Gun appears all orig with matching SNs “1786” that are found on bbl housing, latch, loading arm, frame, arbor, cylinder, backstrap, trigger guard and wedge. The grips are also SNd internally in the channel and have a “WH” (Wescom Hudgins) inspector’s cartouche. Top bbl flat is properly stamped “CSA”. Sometime in late November or early December of 1862, the firm of Leech & Rigdon, then located in Columbus, Mississippi, contracted with the Confederate Government to manufacture percussion revolvers of the Colt patent design, though contract was not signed for 1500 guns until firm settled in Greensboro, GA. With Union troops threatening the Columbus area, Leech & Rigdon moved its operation (its third move) to Greensboro, Georgia, where they began turning out revolvers in March of 1863. Approximately 1000 revolvers were produced at Greensboro, before it was again necessary to move because of Yankee pressure in the area. The Leech & Rigdon partnership split up in January of 1864, and Rigdon took all the gunmaking machinery with him, moved to Augusta, Georgia (the fourth and last move) forming a new partnership with Jesse Ansley. Rigdon & Ansley assumed the responsibility of completing the orig Leech & Rigdon contract, by manufacturing the remaining 500 revolvers of that model, then going on with a new contract to furnish 1500 Rigdon & Ansley revolvers. While the Rigdon & Ansley revolvers were practically identical in design to the Leech & Rigdons, there were some changes made which were considered improvements at the time. The most obvious change was the addition of six (6) more cylinder stops on the Rigdon & Ansley, and the omission of the locking pins on the rear shoulders of the cylinder. This was thought to be a safety improvement in that it allowed the cylinder to be locked in place with the hammer resting between the percussion nipples. An additional change was the milling-out of a groove in the recoil shield, which now came to be called a “cap release groove”, which allowed spent percussion caps an easier exit from the frame, so that they were expelled via the groove at the right top side of the recoil shields as the cylinder rotated to the right in the firing and re-cocking procedure, after each round was fired. This “cap release groove” is found on this revolver along with the employment of a “Colt-type” loading lever latching assembly, rather than Leech & Rigdon ball and pin type catches. This is a pleasing example of Georgia made Rigdon & Ansley revolver with fine aesthetics, complete and orig. PROVENANCE: Ex-Clifford Young Collection, 1954; Ex-Fred Slaton Collection, 1960; Lifetime Collection of Dr. Zack Catterton. CONDITION: Very good overall, matching throughout, all major parts orig, the only discernible replacement is the wedge screw. Bbl retains tiny traces of orig blue finish with balance plum/brown with scattered nicks, dings, scratches and pinprick pitting. Frame and loading assembly have matching plum/brown color with pitting. Cylinder has rougher surface than rest of gun, grey/brown color with pitting, old cleaning and file marks, worn ratcheting and stops; SN is only partially discernible and may not actually match gun, though it does appear to be an orig Rigdon cylinder with correct partial SN dies. Front brass post sight is orig. Brass trigger guard and backstrap have yellow to dark mustard patina. Grips are sound and well fit with thin traces of orig varnish. Mechanically gun functions with well discerned rifling in bore. 51566-8 (17,000-20,000)
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Session 1 1252. RARE CONFEDERATE “AUGUSTA, GA CSA” MARKED RIGDON & ANSLEY REVOLVER. SN 1656. Cal. 36. There are only 18 known early model Rigdon & Ansleys with the “AUGUSTA, GA CSA” address. The highest known SN with this marking is “1689”. All SNs on this revolver are stamped with the correct small number dies. It is also to be noted that the number “1” is a broken die which became broken at pistol #1237, continuing to be used through the small-die run to R&A pistol #1900, or thereabouts. This gun has cryptic “W” stamped upside down on rear left of trigger guard. Gun appears all orig with matching SNs “1656” that are found on bbl housing, latch, loading arm, frame, arbor, cylinder, backstrap, trigger guard and wedge. The grips are also SNd internally in the channel. Top bbl flat is inspected “CSA” just rear of the rare “AUGUSTA, GA” bbl marking. Sometime in late November or early December of 1862, the firm of Leech & Rigdon, then located in Columbus, Mississippi, contracted with the Confederate Government to manufacture percussion revolvers of the Colt patent design, though contract was not signed for 1500 guns until firm settled in Greensboro, GA. With Union troops threatening the Columbus area, Leech & Rigdon moved its operation (its third move) to Greensboro, Georgia, where they began turning out revolvers in March of 1863. Approximately 1000 revolvers were produced at Greensboro, before it was again necessary to move because of Yankee pressure in the area. The Leech & Rigdon partnership split up in January of 1864, and Rigdon took all the gun-making machinery with him, moved to Augusta, Georgia (the fourth and last move) forming a new partnership with Jesse Ansley. Rigdon & Ansley assumed the responsibility of completing the orig Leech & Rigdon contract, by manufacturing the remaining 500 revolvers of that model, then going on with a new contract to furnish 1500 Rigdon & Ansley revolvers. While the Rigdon & Ansley revolvers were practically identical in design to the Leech & Rigdons, there were some changes made which were considered improvements at the time. The most obvious change was the addition of six (6) more cylinder stops on the Rigdon & Ansley, and the omission of the locking pins on the rear shoulders of the cylinder. This was thought to be a safety improvement in that it allowed the cylinder to be locked in place with the hammer resting between the percussion nipples. An additional change was the milling-out of a groove in the recoil shield, which now came to be called a “cap release groove”, which allowed spent percussion caps an easier exit from the frame, so that they were expelled via the groove at the right top side of the recoil shields as the cylinder rotated to the right in the firing and re-cocking procedure, after each round was fired. This “cap release groove” is found on this revolver along with the employment of a “Colt-type” loading lever latching assembly, rather than Leech & Rigdon ball and pin type catches. This is a pleasing example of Georgia made Rigdon & Ansley revolver with good aesthetics. PROVENANCE: Jackson Arms, Catalog 23, Dallas, TX, 1966; William Hozie, Crozet, VA, 1974; Herb Rosenthal, Great Guns, 1976; Ted Meredith, Boca Raton, FL, 1983; Bob Lewis Collection, Tujunga, CA; Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Gun appears orig throughout, though several screws appear replaced, but are excellent restorations. The grips are SNd internally but have a slightly different profile than those typical of this manufacturer and are probably old restorations. Metal is mottled gray overall with old cleaning. Brass has light mustard patina with old cleaning. Gun appears to have been painted red at one time with traces of paint visible in protected areas. This was possibly done as a captured souvenir. Markings are mostly discernible though SN is weak on bbl housing and cylinder. “Augusta” is quite weak though several letters are discerned, “GA” and “CSA” are discernible. There is muzzle wear, loading arm is a bit loose. Grips are well fit with hand worn patina with tacking marks at butt. Mechanically gun is functional with discernible rifling in pitted bore. 51957-10 JS (15,000-25,000) 237
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Session 1 1253.
RIGDON & ANSLEY CONFEDERATE PERCUSSION REVOLVER, SN 1785. SN 1785. Cal. 36. This is a consecutive number revolver to the next lot, SN 1786 from the Zack Catterton Collection. If Mr. Racker had known that gun had existed, there’s little doubt he would have tried to make these two into a pair. Guns have very similar aesthetics overall though this example has a “Leech & Rigdon” cylinder with 6 stops with no safety pins, but has matching SN. This exact gun is the only example known with this variation and is pictured on pg 27 of William Gary’s “Confederate Revolvers”, 1987. This is an interesting variant with strong traces of original finish with sharp edges. Matching SNs are found on all parts normally numbered including bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, loading arm, latch, arbor and wedge. This gun is somewhat of an enigma in that it has a deeper bevel cut into frame at front of trigger guard, longer flat of rammer swivel, but appears original throughout. PROVENANCE: Eric Vaule, 1963; William Albaugh; Bob Howard, 1964; Cecil Anderson, 1970; Don Bryan, 1983; pictured on pg 27 William Gary “Confederate Revolvers”, 1987; outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Very good overall. Crisp action. Well defined rifling and bore. All markings are discernible and “CSA” proof is particularly sharp as is the “W” cryptic on left front web of trigger bow. Stocks are well fit with hand worn patina. Metal overall is dark with strong traces of thin finish on bbl housing and under bbl. Muted case colors are found on protected areas of loading assembly. The cylinder has a plum, patina though SN is stamped in the same style as are the matching numbers on gun. 51957-21 JS (15,000-20,000)
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Session 1 1254.
EXTREMELY RARE AND FINEST KNOWN AUGUSTA MACHINE WORKS CONFEDERATE REVOLVER. SN K. Cal. 36. Without doubt, this is the best known, best provenanced and highest condition Confederate revolver made at the Augusta Machine Works. Less than 10 of these guns are known in this configuration. There is little information published on this particular manufacturer other than the government factory was located at the site of the Augusta Machine Works. Well known antebellum Augusta gunsmiths E.H. Rogers and W.D. Bowen were contractors for the Machine Works according to Bowen descendants. This particular revolver was the property of Lt. Col. Roswell M. Russell of the 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry. This gun descended in the family of Charles H. Dorsey Jr who in 1959 was the managing editor of the Baltimore Sun. The gun was photographed and featured in a March 1960 Gun Report article as an unknown maker where several Confederate authorities recognized the gun as being Confederate. Hugh Benet from Baltimore immediately found the gun and featured it in his and William Albaugh co-authored text Confederate Handguns. Not only is the gun pictured and described in the text but it is also featured on the cover of this 1963 definitive text. As with most Augusta Machine pistols there are very few markings, some examples being marked only 2 or 3 times. However this gun is marked with SN or assembly number “K” on most parts including the unique “pinched” grips. This gun is in exemplary condition retaining vivid case colors on frame, hammer and loading assembly. PROVENANCE: Lt. Col. Roswell Moale Russell, 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry, 1863; Charles H. Dorsey, Jr. through family descent; pictured and described pg 32-33 of “Gun Report”, March 1960; pictured in “Confederate Handguns” on cover and described and pictured pg 5; Listed by SN on pg 45 of “Confederate Revolvers” by Bill Gary, 1987; Burney Crooke collection, Pensacola, Florida. Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Fine overall. Gun has crisp, sharp lines retaining most of its case colors on frame and hammer. Plunger and rammer pivot also retain bright colors. The full octagonal 7-19/32” bbl retains bright finish in protected areas, though thinning, and bright overall. Cylinder retains much of its thin sky blue original finish. Grips are well fit retaining most of their varnished finish with moderate edge wear. Brass trigger guard and backstrap have a smooth, dark mustard patina. Mechanically, gun is functional with crisp, shiny rifled bore. There is an accompanying affidavit stating the gun’s lineage. 51957-20 JS (30,000-50,000)
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Session 1 1255.
VERY RARE EARLY CONFEDERATE COLUMBUS MISSISSIPPI MADE LEECH & RIGDON REVOLVER SN 59. SN 59. Cal. 36. This rare Confederate revolver with small die variation stamped “LEECH & RIGDON” only is first noted on the earliest production. These earliest guns probably total only 75 revolvers made in Columbus, Mississippi (per document cited in text by Bill Gary, Confederate Revolvers) due to the factory being forced to move their manufacturing operation in December 1862 due to Union threat. A great detail of production notes and opinion concerning these rare pistols can be found in William Gary Confederate Revolvers and American Society of Arms Collectors articles published by Ted Meredith and Kent Wall. (Kent Wall & the late Bruce Kusrow, leading Leech scholars opine and reason in these articles that possibly all 375 “small die” guns were made in Columbus). Regardless, there are only 10 known Columbus, Mississippi surviving guns SN under 75 that show the dramatic physical changes as the company improved their product. This is among the best provenanced and well known of Columbus, Mississippi produced revolvers by Leech & Rigdon and this is a fine complete example being originally in the famous Ted Meredith collection. The consecutive numbered gun SN 60 which is being sold in the following lot has equally fine condition and provenance. This gun in additional to having matching SNs found on the normal places Leeches are numbered, bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, loading arm, latch and wedge is also numbered on the lever screw. This is only noted on four other early Leechs SN 15, 26 (though it is mismatched 36), 52 and 60. PROVENANCE: H.D. Steward, Miami, FL, Gun Report, Nov-Dec 1975; Ted Meredith Collection, Boca Raton, FL, 1986; ASAC Bulletin #72 May 1995 p 23; Burney Crooke collection, Pensacola, FL, 2000; outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker, 2006. CONDITION: Very good overall. Iron is overall a mottled gray/brown with staining and pitting. Markings very good and discernible. Tiny traces of finish are found in protected areas. Brass has a mustard patina. Grips are fairly well fit with some shrinkage and tacking marks at butt. Mechanically functional with crisp rifled bore. 51957-7 JS (30,000-50,000)
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Session 1 1256.
VERY RARE CONFEDERATE COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI MADE LEECH & RIGDON REVOLVER, SN 60. SN 60. Cal. 36. This particular revolver from the famous Dr. Robert Moore Collection is consecutively numbered to the previous lot in comparable if not slightly better condition. What an opportunity to have the rarest consecutive pair of Confederate revolvers that Mr. Racker spent years putting together. This rare Confederate revolver with small die stamped “LEECH & RIGDON” only is first noted on the earliest production. These earliest guns probably total only 75 revolvers made in Columbus, Mississippi (per document cited in text by Bill Gary, Confederate Revolvers) due to the factory being forced to move their manufacturing operation in December 1862 due to Union threat. A great detail of production notes and opinion concerning these rare pistols can be found in William Gary Confederate Revolvers and American Society of Arms Collectors articles published by Ted Meredith and Kent Wall. (Kent Wall & the late Bruce Kusrow, leading Leech scholars opine and reason in these articles that possibly all 375 “small die” guns were made in Columbus). Regardless, there are only 10 known Columbus, Mississippi surviving guns SN under 75 that show the dramatic physical changes as the company improved their product. This is among the best provenanced and well known of Columbus, Mississippi produced guns by Leech & Rigdon and this is a fine complete example being originally in the famous Ted Meredith collection. The consecutive numbered gun SN 59 which was sold in the previous lot has equally fine condition and provenance. This gun in additional to having matching SNs found on the normal places Leeches are numbered, bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, loading arm, latch and wedge is also numbered on the lever screw. This is only noted on four other early Leechs SN 15, 26 (though it is mismatched 36), 52 and 59. PROVENANCE: Billingslea Collection 1930’s; Wm. Locke Collection 1973; Pictured ASAC Bulletin #30, Fall 1974 p. 121; Pictured “Confederate Revolvers” by Wm. Gary pp 12 & 16, 1989; ASAC Bulletin #72, May 1995, p. 25; Collection of Dr. Robert L. Moore, Philadelphia, MS; Conestoga Auctions, June 2000, Lot 174; outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker, 2000. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching and complete. This is one of the first Leech and Rigdons to show inset braised repair to frame which is seen on several later Leech products. This gun has the crispest “LEECH & RIGDON” marking of this style known. Mechanically functional with crisp fine bore. Tiny traces of finish in protected areas. Well discerned SNs. Stocks are sound and well fit with hand worn patina. Brass has a light mustard patina. 51957-8 JS (30,00050,000) 241
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Session 1 1257.
UNIQUE “LEECH & CO - CSA” MARKED CONFEDERATE REVOLVER, SN 125. SN 125. Cal. 36. This is the only specimen known of this particular Leech product that has a long, distinguished collection history. This gun conforms somewhat to other Leech products being round barreled copy of Colt Percussion Navy except for unique bbl marking and Colt-style latch. Gun is SNd on bbl, frame, face of cyl, wedge, hammer, arbor and partial inked number is found on grip. Backstrap is unmarked and trigger guard has a small “6” stamped internally. Gun is well worn but is the only known example. Accompanied by orig “Sam Smith Collection” card stating history back to 1950 by Bernie Crooke who sold this gun in 2002 to Mr. Racker. PROVENANCE: Joseph Desserich Collection, 1950; Sam Smith Collection; Charles Foster Collection, 1983; Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker, 2002. CONDITION: Fair to good. Appears orig and complete except wedge screw which appears replaced. Markings appear crudely stamped with dies not normally associated on Georgia made revolvers. Gun overall is cleaned with numerous small dings, dents and scratches. Cleaned to a mottled silver/grey with pitting. Stocks are well fit with light edge wear. Brass has heavy dark patina in protected areas where not cleaned; balance overall a light mustard. 51957-3 JS (12,00015,000)
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Session 1 1258.
FINE ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE LEECH & RIGDON REVOLVER. SN 597. Cal. 36. This revolver was made under contract from the Confederate States government in Greensboro, GA in 1863. It conforms to other Leech & Rigdon’s with 7-1/2” rnd bbl with oct bbl housing, marked on top flat “LEECH & RIGDON CSA”. By NRA standards, this revolver would grade very good, but is quite fine for a Confederate revolver. PROVENANCE: Ex-Ted Meredith Collection, 1980; Pictured on pg 24 “ASAC Bulletin”, #72, May 1995; Lifetime Collection of Dr. Zack Catterton. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching. Everything normally SNd is numbered and numbers all discernible. Numbers are found on bbl, arbor, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, loading arm, latch, wedge, cylinder and penciled inside grips. Maker’ mark is especially crisp and discernible. Metal is grey/plum, smooth overall with traces of orig finish in protected areas and scattered areas of staining and pitting. Grips are sound and well fit with light edge wear, hand worn patina, small chip on inside left toe. Good mechanics, clean, crisp bore with light pitting. This revolver has had several professional conserved screws and the latch is an apparent restoration though properly numbered. 51566-7 JS (15,000-20,000)
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Session 1 1259.
FINE ORIGINAL RECENT DISCOVERY CONFEDERATE LEECH & RIGDON REVOLVER, SERIAL NUMBER 820 WITH ORIGINAL HOLSTER. SN 820. Cal. 36. This is newly discovered revolver from a Western estate that has not been seen in collectors market before. Family knows gun has always been in family and dates back to a greatgreat-uncle on mother’s side who came from battlefield to Nevada during the Gold Rush and it has been retained in the family ever since. There are 2 sets of initials on this gun which probably would identify the man who carried it ‘JSE” on butt and “HWE” inside grip strap. This revolver was made under contract from the Confederate States government in Greensboro, GA. in 1863. By NRA standards this revolver would grade good+ but is quite fine for a Confederate revolver. This example shows honest use, as does its fine orig holster. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching. Everything normally SNd is numbered and numbers all discernible. Numbers are found on bbl, arbor, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, loading arm, latch, wedge, cylinder and penciled inside grips. Makers mark is especially crisp and discernible with a light rebound in “Rigdon” which is not uncommon. Metal is grey and smooth overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Stocks are sound and well fit with moderate edge wear, hand worn patina, ½” chip on left side. Good mechanics, clean, crisp bore with light pitting. 100% orig with exception of 4 properly conserved screws. Accompanying holster is a rare find and is in relatively fine condition overall, though missing closure tab and belt loop is resewn with rawhide as is top 2” of closure, which truly appears to be alternations made when this gun was brought out west after the Civil War. 51029-1 JS (15,000-20,000)
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Session 1 1260. LEECH & RIGDON CONFEDERATE REVOLVER, IDENTIFIED TO SOUTH CAROLINA CAVALRYMAN. SN 1174. Cal. 36. This is a nice example of an orig and authentic Leech & Rigdon maker marked revolver in standard configuration. This gun appears “as found” orig and complete in every regard having a much better and discernible than average bbl marking. The firm of Leech & Rigdon started business in Memphis, TN and being chased by advancing Union forces, moved their operations to Columbus, Miss. where pistol production began, and then to Greensboro, Georgia where this gun was made. This gun is marked “LEECH & RIGDON CSA” on top flat of half-oct bbl housing. Matching SNs are found on bbl, loading arm, cylinder, frame, trigger guard, wedge, arbor, backstrap and penciled into backstrap channel of grips. This gun has all features consistent with this model including a cryptic mark found on the front right web of trigger bow and in this example cryptic is 4-dots in a square. Gun was made with no safety pins, solid hammer face with no slots, ball and pin loading arm type. There is no cap release groove in recoil shield. These features are typical and consistent to these Georgia made Confederate revolvers. The “CSA” marking on bbl is consistent with this gun being part of Confederate Government order that ends in the 1500 serial range. Stamped on bottom of right grip is partial “SC” marking seen on other guns in this serial range. There is also a set of initials “JBC” scratched into butt which Mr. Donaldson had identified to cavalryman James B. Cureton. Holcombe’s Legion, 7th SC Cavalry. Pvt. Cureton was killed in action May 30, 1864 on the James River. We are not sure where Mr. Donaldson obtained this gun, but the initials do match his proposed ID. Mr. Donaldson was the first purported owner of this gun and bought it “out of the woods”. Regardless of who carried this gun, it is a fine, honest, complete example with the rarely seen “SC” inspector mark. There are two wonderful articles detailing the history of Leech & Rigdon revolvers published by the American Society of Arms Collectors in their bulletins by Ted Meredith originally and updated by Kent Wall. Copies of these articles will be included. These articles add to the primary research published by William Albaugh and William Gary in their texts on Confederate handguns. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is grey overall with tiny traces of finish in protected areas. Markings are all crisp and well discerned. Gun appears orig with exception of two restored screws and loading arm latch which could be contemporary but is not numbered. There are numerous small dings, dents and bruises to surfaces of this gun with pitting. Brass has light mustard patina. Grips are sound, well fit, only the “S” in the “SC” inspector mark is visible, moderate edge wear, tacking marks at front toes with chipping, hand worn patina. Mechanically functional with discernible rifling in bore. 52430-15 JS (15,000-18,000) 245
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Session 1 1261. UNIQUE CONFEDERATE C.H. RIGDON 5” BARRELED REVOLVER. NSN. Cal. 36. For the Confederate handgun collector who wants every model, this is the only “Pocket Sized” revolver known. There are only 6 C.H. Rigdon marked pistols known and the other 5 are all standard Navy models with 7-1/2” bbls. This gun is pictured in William Albaugh’s text Confederate Arms,1957. Albaugh comments that in his opinion, “This is the arm from which the Rigdon-Ansley were modeled.” In Frank Seller’s and Sam Smith’s book American Percussion Revolvers Sam Smith states that he believed this gun to have been Charles Rigdon’s personal gun. This gun has remained in the same collection for all these years until 2013. Regardless of the thoughts of these respected early authors on Confederate arms, studying the other Rigdon revolvers known, I have little doubt that this gun was made near the end of production. There is no doubt this gun was made as a 5” barreled revolver and is not simply a “cut-down” Navy revolver. The cylinder is over 5% shorter than standard production Rigdon & Ansley revolvers. The back of frame and arbor are correspondingly milled to accept this shorter cylinder. In the opinion of this cataloger, this gun, like a few late Griswold’s and Spiller & Burr’s, were privately purchased and had non-military features such as special finishes and higher grade grips, such as the burled and varnished grips seen on this unique gun. The loading assembly latch, bbl catch and front sight are identically made to those seen on late production Rigdon & Ansley’s, further substantiating the originality and authenticity of this unique revolver. There is only one other identically marked “CH RIGDON” revolver and it is among the highest SN of standard Rigdon & Ansley production, 2316. One other “CH RIGDON” gun is known, also marked “AUGUSTA GA”, that being SN 1490, which is among the earliest 12 stop revolvers (1482 is lowest SN known, no maker’s mark). Three other “CSA” marked and inspected “CH RIGDON, AUGUSTA GA” standard Navy revolvers are known (SN 2154, 2180 and 2182). Two features that stand out substantiating this gun as late production are the “milled cap release channel” and wedge is “non-spring” type (first seen approximately SN 2150). When Herman Stumpf sold his gun collection in the 1950’s he only retained this unique 5” “pocket sized” revolver he felt was Charles Rigdon’s personal gun. This gun is in wonderful condition for a Confederate revolver. PROVENANCE: Herman Stumpf collection; pictured pg 13 Albaugh “Confederate Arms’, 1957; pictured and described in Sellers & Smith “American Percussion Revolvers”, 1971; Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Appears all orig and authentic with exception of lap welded repair to mainspring and missing screw in backstrap. Metal overall is gray with tiny traces of blue finish in protected areas with scattered staining and pitting. Brass backstrap and trigger guard have mustard colored patina. Stocks retain 40-50% of their orig varnish. Rifling in bbl is well defined, though pitted overall. Gun functions mechanically though mainspring is weak. There are discernible tool marks on frame, bbl and cyl, typical of other late production guns. Maker’s mark on bbl is easily discerned, as can be seen in photos. A rebound of die can be seen in a ghost of some letters, this is noted also on other examples as marking identical on all. There are no other external marks but internally there are a pair of punch marks on wedge and backstrap. There is a large punch mark on left side of trigger guard that possibly removed “cryptic” often seen stamped on standard production Augusta made revolvers. 51957-2 JS (30,000-40,000)
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Session 1 1262.
FINE 1st MODEL GRISWOLD REVOLVER FROM ESTATE OF CAPTAIN JOHN MORTON, N.B. FORREST’S CHIEF OF ARTILLERY. SN 974. Cal. 36. This is an honest, well used Confederate 1st model Griswold that came from John W. Morton’s estate. John Watson Morton (1842-1914) Chief of Forrest’s Artillery, CSA. In 1861 John Morton was a student at the Western Military Institute in Nashville. After a short stint in the infantry, Morton joined the artillery. He was captured at Fort Donelson in 1862 and was held as a POW for several months before being exchanged. He joined Forrest’s command at Columbia, Tennessee and took command of his artillery. He was wounded at Parker’s Crossroads and at Thompson’s Station, Chickamauga, Brice’s Crossroads, Johnsonville and numerous other engagements he led his command with distinction. He was paroled at Gainesville, Alabama on May 10, 1865. After the war he returned to school to study medicine and was valedictorian of his class at the University of Tennessee. His postwar career included medicine, farming, journalism and politics, 1901-1909 was secretary of Captain John Morton state for the State of Tennessee. He had the honor of being the first President of the Tennessee Division, United Confederate Veterans and was very involved with Confederate veteran organizations. His memoirs, “The Artillery of Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Cavalry” were published in 1909. In the last years of his life Capt. Morton lived with his daughter in Memphis and when he passed away was escorted by many prominent Memphis Confederate Veterans to his final resting place at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, TN where so many other prominent Confederates are buried. When Morton’s estate was sold in the house sale of Anne Morton Stout in 1982, many associated items were sold and dispersed with the late Mike Miner assembling most of his material, including sword, uniform and battery flag along with many photographs and reunion memorabilia. Miner always tried to buy this revolver and the gold portrait lockets being sold in the next lot. Revolver comes with notarized letter stating provenance from estate and a copy of March-April 1992 North South Trader’s Civil War telling the story of the Morton estate. PROVENANCE: John W. Morton; Morton family descendants; Anne Morton Stout Estate; David H. Wilson, 1982; The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson, 1998. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Gun appears all matching and orig with exception of 3 replaced screws. Iron is overall dark with pitting. Brass has been cleaned and now exhibits a medium mustard patina. Grips are sound with small putty repair where abutting frame. Grips have gap at backstrap, but are orig though no discernible penciled number can be seen, hand worn patina with tacking marks. Bbl has added brass blade front sight which appears contemporary to time of use. SN “974” found on bbl, cylinder and frame, secondary number “74” found on loading arm, hammer, trigger, backstrap and trigger guard. Roman numeral “IIIV” found on backstrap and trigger guard. Cryptic “U” is found on back of cylinder, bottom of bbl near latch, frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Mainspring is replaced, but mainspring screw appears orig. The wedge is unusual in that it appears orig, though originally a spring type (note orig spring wedges have been excavated at Griswoldville). The wedge is numbered “647”, the “6” is actually an upside down Griswold “9”. Normally wedges only had a secondary number, this is an anomaly which could be original. Mechanically gun functions, although sloppy with well defined rifled bore. 52430-6 JS (25,000-30,000) 247
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Session 1 1263.
UNIQUE AND FINE IRON FRAME CONFEDERATE GRISWOLD REVOLVER. SN 1941. Cal. 36. This is the only known iron frame Griswold. This gun is original and complete and has well known collecting history. At the factory site a good many iron frames have been excavated, though incomplete. Why there are no other iron frame guns is a mystery as obviously these frames were more substantial and wouldn’t crack like their brass counterparts. The iron frame shows the same striations externally as other Griswold iron. There is also an “H” stamped on the right side of the bbl housing which early Griswold scholar Cecil Anderson believed denoted guns that had gone back for repair and that might be the case as the arbor has a slightly different profile than normally seen with a few less grease grooves. Regardless, this is a nice example of the only known iron frame Griswold revolver. For anyone who wanted every Georgia Confederate revolver variant, this is an important one. PROVENANCE: Dr. Conrad Smith, Augusta, GA, 1969; Burney Crooke, Pensacola, FL, 1995; outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Very good overall for a Confederate revolver. All components appear original with possibly exception of a couple screws and internal parts which were frozen and repaired in 1969 by Red Hayden. The frame is unserialized, but is no doubt original. Full SN “1941” is found on left side of bbl and cylinder. Secondary number “21” is found on loading arm, wedge, hammer, trigger guard, backstrap and penciled into channel of grips. Cryptic backwards “S” is found on bottom of bbl, backstrap and trigger guard. Roman numeral “III” is found on backstrap and trigger guard. Metal on gun overall is a mottled gray/brown with a distinct twist seen in cylinder. Grips are slightly shrunk with edge wear and hand worn patina. Mechanically gun functions, though sloppily with well discerned rifling and pitted bore. 51957-13 JS (30,000-50,000)
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Session 1 1264.
RARE INSCRIBED CONFEDERATE 2nd MODEL GRISWOLD REVOLVER OF CAPT. BEZALIEL BROWN, 7th VIRGINIA INFANTRY, WHO WAS CAPTURED AFTER BEING WOUNDED DURING PICKETT’S CHARGE AT THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG. SN 2198. Cal. 36. This particular Griswold revolver was the first one identified as inscribed and was originally in the William Albaugh Collection pictured and described in his 1955 text The Confederate Brass-Framed Colt & Whitney , pgs 16-21 (an orig copy of this book is included in this lot). Pistol is commemoratively inscribed on backstrap “MAJOR B.G. BROWN COMPANY I, 7TH VA. REGt, C.S.A.”. Brown was a member of the immortal 600 wounded and captured after Pickett’s Charge. This gun has been in some of the most illustrious Confederate collections dating back to the 1940’s. The most popular brass frame Griswold Revolver was made by Samuel Griswold from converted cotton gin factory near Macon, Georgia. Confederate soldiers lucky enough to be issued a Confederate made “Colt” often wrote of their pride in ownership of such high Southern quality. Rare are these revolvers in high condition. This is a standard 2nd model Griswold revolver having half oct bbl housing being among the finest examples, 100% orig, all matching, retaining strong traces of bright orig blue and case colors. Overall, this gun is in very good condition by NRA standards, but is extremely fine and among the best for Confederate revolvers. Brass has a smooth mustard patina and iron is smooth with silver/grey patina overall, with bright blue in protected areas. This gun is SN’d 2198 on right side of bbl housing, frame, and cyl. Secondary number “8” found stamped on wedge, hammer, loading arm, bottom of backstrap and bottom of trigger guard. Cryptic “A” is found on bottom of bbl near latch, back of frame, right side of trigger guard, right side of backstrap, and back of cyl. A Roman numeral “XI” is found on backstrap and trigger guard. This extremely fine Griswold revolver retaining strong orig finish ranks it in the top 2-3% of all surviving Confederate brass framed revolvers as to originality and finish. I know of few better examples, though none are inscribed. PROVENANCE: Richard Steuart Collection, Baltimore, MD, author of 1944 text “Firearms of the Confederacy”; William Albaugh Collection; Lewis Leigh, Jr., Leesburg, VA, 1968; pictured on pg 16 “Confederate Brass Framed Colt & Whitney”, 1955; S. L. Hutchinson Collection; pictured and described, pgs 142-143 “Confederate Presentation & Inscribed Swords & Revolvers”, Dan Hartzler, 1988; Bill Turner Collection, 1982; Cliff Serbin Collection, Williamsburg, VA; Don Bryan Collection; pictured and described on pg 106, “Arming the Glorious Cause”, Whisker & Yantz, 1998; Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker, 1998. CONDITION: Overall very good-fine, well fit and matching. Gun appears 100% orig including screws. Metal is overall smooth and cleaned. Iron is a silver/grey and brass is a light mustard with scattered small dings and dents and holster wear. Cyl shows good twist lines, slight battering to a couple of cones and safety pins are intact. Action is crisp with bright, clean bore. 51957-17 JS (25,000-35,000)
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Session 1 1265.
INTERESTING CONFEDERATE COMPOSITE GRISWOLD REVOLVER. SN 3300/1360. Cal. 36. There are a handful of Griswold revolvers that have had parts utilized on Colt’s. This is the only “marriage” of a Confederate Griswold and Manhattan I have noted. Bbl, loading arm and cylinder are Griswold and serial numbered “3300”. Bbl has cryptic “AA” stamped on bottom and “AA” over “C” stamped on back of cylinder. This is the only example I have noted with 2 cryptics on back of cylinder and they are quite clear. Bbl & cylinder both show traces of orig finish and bbl has large casting flaw in bottom. Loading arm has secondary “0” and casting flaw. The remainder of gun is Manhattan Navy SN “1360” with exception of arbor which appears made especially for these combined parts so they could be used. The wedge appears to be from a Colt and is SN “4706”. Frame housing was filed to fit the bbl and cylinder and bbl has a small fitted silver blade sight instead of the orig post. Bbl measures 7-7/16” and gun is 13” overall. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson, 1985. CONDITION: Good overall though loose and wobbly and bbl over hangs frame, but locking pins still mate. Loading lever screw has been smashed flat. Metal is a mottled gray overall with tiny traces of finish. Butt screw is replaced, otherwise gun appears orig with hand worn patina to well fit stocks with rounded corners at toes. Mechanics are very sloppy and cylinder only turns intermittently, clear crisp rifled bore. 52430-12 JS (5,000-6,000)
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Session 1 1266. INSCRIBED COLT BREVETTE NAVY REVOLVER OF CONFEDERATE BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM Y. SLACK OF MISSOURI, KILLED IN ACTION AT BATTLE OF PEA RIDGE, ARK. NSN. Cal. 34. Brigadier General William Y. Slack (1816-1862) of the Missouri State Guard at the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, August 10, 1861, his command was the first to attack Union General Lyon’s troops and suffered severely. 36 were killed and 76 wounded, General Slack himself fell with a dangerous wound at the head of column. After Slack recuperated he was back in action and commanding troops in the spring campaign of 1862 in Northeast Arkansas which resulted in the fierce battle at Elkhorn Tavern (Battle of Pea Ridge). William Y. Slack At the opening of the fight on March 7, while maintaining a successful attack, he was shot through the body, a wound which proved mortal. “I hope his distinguished services will be restored to his country,” wrote General van Dorn. General Sterling Price also alluded to him as “one of his best and bravest officers”. In this fatal battle, in which so many brilliant officers lost their lives he was one of the costliest sacrifices of Missouri. (Quotes taken from Confederate military history.) This brevette of unknown manufacture is original and has great collection history. It is pictured and described in Confederate Presentation & Inscribed Swords & Revolvers by Dan Hartzler, 1988 and has a large file of correspondence starting in 1974. This gun has been in several fine Confederate collections and was studied by early Confederate authority Henry Stewart. The inscription on backstrap reads “BRIG. GEN’L WM.Y.SLACK IV Mo.S.G.” The gun is beautifully made emulating Colt Navy with 7-3/4” octagonal bbl, iron frame, trigger guard and backstrap. The metal of bbl and frame show striations not seen on American or European brevettes and Henry Stewart and Russ Pritchard commented in a 1984 letter that the gun is quite a mystery as to maker. Engraved under loading arm on bottom of bbl “GEO. S. POLLEYS ARKADELPHIA 1862”. Captain George S. Polleys was in charge of the Confederate Ordnance Works at Arkadelphia, AR and when this establishment moved to Tyler, TX he was placed in charge of the armory there. Polleys also served with Arkansas regiment and was captured in 1865. The connection between the Polleys and Slack is unknown. Accompanying revolver is a rare signature on legal document signed by Slack in 1841. Regardless, this is an interesting revolver with good collection history. PROVENANCE: Collection of Fred Slayton, Nebo, KY; Don Bryan collection; outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Gun is crisp with traces of finish. Markings are excellent as can be seen in photos. Mechanically functional with crisp rifled bore. Hand worn checkered wood stocks. Cylinder retains crisp safety pins and unique knurling on surface. 5195716 JS (10,000-20,000)
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Session 1 1267.
RARE CONFEDERATE INSCRIBED COLT ARMY REVOLVER, CAPTURED BY GEORGE HILBERT, COMPANY B 12th VIRGINIA CAVALRY WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 95849. Cal.44. This is a standard Model 1860 US issued Colt Army revolver shipped to the Frankfort Arsenal, February 17, 1863. This gun would have been issued immediately to US Cavalry and could have been captured by the 12th Virginia Cavalry at the Battle of Brandy Station June 10, 1863 where Col. A. W. Harman of the 12th VA reports capturing 68 Colt Army pistols along with some rifles, sabers and horses. The 12th Virginia was hard fought at that battle, having 55 casualties killed, wounded and/or captured including George’s brother John Hilbert killed. Both brothers enlisted in 1862 in Harrisburg, VA. Hilberts’s records, which are included, are sketchy but he was captured late in the war and was sent to Elmira Prison and not released until June 27, 1865. Gun is honest and dark and well used. Left stock is impeccably carved “G. Hilbert / Co. B 12 V”. PROVENANCE: Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker, 1986. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter. CONDITION: Fair to good overall. Metal is a mottled grey/brown. Appears all orig and matching with exception of replaced wedge and wedge screw. Gun is functional with discernible rifling in bore. Stocks are well fit with carved inscription as noted with hand worn patina, with much edge wear and rounded wear at toes. Lot includes a framed 25” x 20” limited edition print by Don Troiani of the “12th VA Cavalry CSA”. 51957-30 JS (8,000-12,000)
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1269. INSCRIBED COLT NAVY, CHARLES G. PEARSON 9th FLORIDA INFANTRY IN ORIGINAL HOLSTER. SN 54359. Cal. 36. This was one of Mr. Donaldson’s most recent purchases and was found in North Florida in 2010 in fine orig brown leather holster. The gun is standard 3rd model Colt Navy with small trigger guard, all orig and matching with a contemporary inscription on backstrap “C.G. PEARSON”. Though we cannot state unequivocally that this is Charles G. Pearson’s gun (it could be another C. G. Pearson), it sure has the look and feel of a Confederate used revolver in a well made Confederate style military flap holster. Sgt. Major Charles G. Pearson was the son of John Pearson of the Oklawaha Rangers who outfitted his men personally while on a trip to Charleston prior to the war. He bought 125 smooth bore muskets and 100 Colt revolvers. It makes sense that Pearson could have easily bought older revolvers as it is noted in text attached in provenance that after the war began his obsolete smooth bore muskets were returned to his machine shop in Orange Springs for rifling. Charles G. Pearson enlisted with his fathers independent company of Florida volunteers at 18 years old on May 14, 1862. He was promoted to Sgt in Oct. 1863 and listed as Sgt Major in May 1864. Charles was wounded and changed to staff and field duties, surrendering at Appomattox April 9, 1865. Charles died August 1870 at the age of 27 at Newnansville (where he was born) and is buried at Orange Springs, FL. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Good to very good overall with mottled gray patina with pitting, especially on left side of bbl and loading arm. Gun appears orig and all matching, all SN parts normally numbered are numbered including wedge. Markings are crisp and discernible including 1-line New York address and SN’s. Cylinder retains 60-70% discernible rolled Naval battle scene. Grips are well fit with hand worn patina and rounded corners at rear toes with no SN. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 20% of their orig silver plating with clear discernible description on backstrap. Mechanically functional with well defined rifling in bore. Accompanying holster fits gun well, is sound and fairly supple with crazing and resewn belt loop from time of use. 52430-13 JS (4,000-6,000) 253
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1268. CONFEDERATE, POSSIBLY LOUIS HAIMAN COPY OF COLT NAVY REVOLVER. SN 16. Cal. 36. 13” overall, 7-7/16” oct-rnd bbl. Comparing the SN dies of this gun and three known complete Columbus Firearms revolvers and the one composite gun with makers marks, numbers on this gun are very similar. This gun was thought to be a product of Columbus, GA by Mr. Racker and he could be correct. SN “46” with oct bbl housing in the Hayes Otoupalik Collection is also unmarked but with an oct bbl, made by same maker as subject gun. We can not state that this indeed is a product of the Columbus Firearms Company, but it indeed closely emulates their product with lack of markings. Subject gun and SN “46” both originated in Georgia, further adding to the speculation. PROVENANCE: Unknown private collection; Don Bryan, Roanoake, VA, 1992; Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker, 1992. CONDITION: Good to very good overall for a Confederate arm, with traces of finish found in protected areas. Gun appears orig with exception of possibly restored latch, one cone and possibly a couple of screws. SN “16” found on bbl, frame, trigger guard and cylinder. Wedge is SNd “8”. Metal overall is a mottled dark grey patina with staining and pitting; brass has a medium mustard color. 51957-19 JS (8,000-12,000)
Session 1 1270.
EXTREMELY RARE, UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT ARCHIVE OF PATENT PAPERS ALONG WITH PGT BEAUREGARD LETTER OF INTRODUCTION OF COL. LEMAT FOR PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING HIS PATENT. Included in this archive is the original 20” x 12-1/2” hand drawn patent illustration along with printed United States patent letter and similar drawing printed by U.S. Patent Office. The original drawing has the bold signature of Dr. LeMat and is well known in the literature having been published in at least 3 important texts. The highly detailed LeMat drawing has inscription in upper right corner translated from French “To my excellent friend, Mr. Robert Benguerel” signed boldly “A. LeMat”. Though LeMat’s full name was Jean Alexandre Francois LeMat he was always simply known as Dr. Alexandre LeMat. After 1859 he was always known as “Colonel Alexandre LeMat”. The accompanying letter from LeMat’s business partner at the time in April 1859, PGT Beauregard, introduces Col. A. LeMat. “Permit me to introduce to you my friend Col. A. LeMat who is on a visit to Washington for the purpose of submitting to the government his ‘grapeshot revolving pistol’ which is a great improvement on Colt’s revolver...” This is a spectacular archive that was originally put together by prominent Confederate revolver collector, Don Bryan. PROVENANCE: Original drawing: Dr. Alexandre LeMat 1856; Robert
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Session 1 Benguerel (Col. LeMat’s friend and attorney); John W. Boyle; pictured on page 481 in “The Powder Flask Book” by Ray Riling 1953; pictured on page 85 of “Confederate Handguns” by Albaugh, Benet & Simmons 1963. Printed patent paper: pictured on page 16 of “Colonel Francois A. LeMat” by Marie and Alain Serpette 1995; pictured on page 26 of “LeMat The Man, The Gun” by Forgett and Serpette 1996; pictured on frontispiece and page 17 of “The Confederate LeMat Revolver” by Doug Adams 2005. Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker, 1998. CONDITION: Documents are all mounted in 4 frames. None were removed. The two printed patent documents both show cracks and folds and the printed document has several reductions and that particular piece of paper appears yellow and brittle as can be seen in photographs. The hand drawn document shows several repaired cracks but drawing does not appear affected. The ink inscription and signature are discernible. The Beauregard letter of introduction appears very good-fine also. 51957-29 JS (8,000-12,000)
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Session 1 1271.
EXTREMELY RARE INSCRIBED CASED EARLY 1st MODEL LEMAT GRAPESHOT REVOLVER BELONGING TO CONFEDERATE SURGEON THOMAS B. MEMMINGER SON OF CONFEDERATE SEC. OF TREASURY CHRISTOPHER G. MEMMINGER. SN 25. Cal. 42/18ga. This is an extremely fine and complete orig example of a rarely offered 1st Model LeMat carried by Thomas. B. Memminger, a Confederate surgeon and son of the Confederate Secretary of the Treasury. SN “25” has all the rare 1st Model features, including earliest bbl markings of “COL. LeMAT’S PATENT”, loading assembly attached to bbl on right side of gun, spur trigger guard and pinned lanyard ring stud, and reciprocating pin cylinder rotation system. The 2-pc walnut grips with escutcheons are in excellent condition and stamped “Baquet” internally as are the few other surviving very early LeMats. Another early feature in LeMat #25 is the rabbetted slip-fit joint between the grapeshot barrel and the regular barrel; later models were held together by a series of threads and were screwed off in disassembly. The piece at hand is an excellent example of perhaps the most intriguing firearm used in the American Civil War identified to prominent SC family, all original, complete, functional and preserved in beautiful condition in “Paris” Confederate South Carolina marked casing with accessories. The brass plaque in top of lid “T. B. Memminger”. Thomas B. Memminger (1838-1918) was a Confederate surgeon during the Civil War in South Carolina and the son of Confederate Secretary of the Treasury Christopher Memminger (1803-1888). His wartime papers along with his fathers are deposited in the University of South Carolina and University of South Carolina archives. A large file of copied papers accompanies this rare and historical firearm. PROVENANCE: Edward Simmons collection: pictured and described in Wm. Albaugh’s “Confederate Handguns” 1963; pictured and described Doug Adams “The Confederate Lemat Revolver”, 2005: Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Very good. Fine overall, gun retains traces of finish in protected areas with good markings, complete and original. Fully functional with crisp bright bore. The accompanying casing retains an original LeMat mold marked 18 on sprue cutter and 19 on brass body. There is a pewter oiler, tin of Ely caps, bag flask, several loose balls and buckshot, and a well patinaed brass compass. Partitions are potentially relined with remnants of the original blue velvet on sides of box. Lock escutcheon has been replaced by a French coin. Latches have French makers mark as does lock. 51957-14 JS (25,000-35,000)
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Session 1 1272.
RARE CONFEDERATE 1st MODEL LEMAT GRAPESHOT REVOLVER FOUND AFTER BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA, SN 105. SN 105. Cal. 42/18. Standard configuration 7-1/4” oct to rnd bbl, 5-1/8” shotgun bbl, 9 shot cylinder with central shotgun cylinder which is operated by latch on hammer. This is a fine orig example of a rarely offered 1st Model LeMat that Mr. Donaldson purchased from an Ocala, FL family that related the story that their grandfather who as a boy found it on the Chickamauga battlefield. The gun was missing the loading assembly and latch which Mr. Donaldson had restored. This gun has all the rare 1st Model features, including earliest bbl markings of “COL. LeMAT’S PATENT”, loading assembly attached to bbl on right side of gun, spur trigger guard and pinned lanyard ring stud, reciprocating pin cylinder rotation system. This gun is all orig with exception of well restored latch and loading arm, now complete and functional. SN “105” is found on every other part where SN’s are normally found including shotgun bbl, frame and cylinder. 1st Model LeMat’s are rarely found today with such honest aesthetics and crisp discernible markings showing honest use. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gray/ plum color overall. Crisp markings, edgewear, staining and pitting. Gun was not disassembled, but appears orig and matching with exception of restored loading arm and latch. Stocks are well fit with diamond point wear, hand worn patina. Mechanically sound with good rifled bore. 52430-10 JS (15,00018,000)
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1273. RARE CONFEDERATE TRANSITIONAL LEMAT GRAPESHOT REVOLVER. SN 732. Cal. 42/18. This is an orig example of a transitional LeMat with mostly 1st Model features including most notably swivel lanyard loop on butt and spur on trigger guard. Other than that placement of the loading assembly on the frame and not bbl and bbl address, this gun appears as a 1st Model. No doubt most all 1st Models and transitional models with these features saw hard Confederate use. All parts observed on this gun are SNd 732. This gun has full oct breech and bbl with bbl address reading “COL. LEMAT Bte s.g.d.g. PARIS”. This gun appears orig and authentic, however, the loading assembly which is so often missing on actually used LeMat revolvers is professionally restored on this specimen. Some estimates on 1st and transitional Models surviving with orig loading assemblies may be only 10-20%. This gun conforms to other known examples with spur trigger guard and reciprocating pin mechanism and 1st Model style lever latch. This is an honest and orig example of a functional transitional LeMat that most likely saw Confederate service during the Civil War. PROVENANCE: This gun has been in the family collection and has not been on the market for over 50 years. CONDITION: Metal overall is grey/brown with pitting. SNs and bbl address are all well marked and discernible as can be seen in photographs. Lanyard stud retains orig ring. Dove-tailed front sight is orig. Hammer is complete, retaining orig shotgun selector with the early side projections. Gun appears all orig with exception of restored loading assembly which has excellent matching color to rest of gun. Grips are well fit, sound and solid with heavily worn checkering, numerous dings, dents, scratches and other minor blemishes consistent with the gun overall, hand worn patina. Mechanically, gun functions fairly well with well defined rifling. Overall, this is a very honest early Confederate LeMat that no doubt saw use with good markings and aesthetics from muzzle to butt. 522501 JS (12,000-15,000)
1274. RARE TRANSITIONAL LEMAT REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL HOLSTER OF JAMES M. LOUDON, 7th LOUISIANA. SN 1093. Cal. 42/18. Mr. Donaldson purchased this gun about 1977 in Jackson, LA and family provenance stated that it had been owned by James Mortimer Loudon (1824-1919). Loudon served originally as a private in Co. B 7th LA Infantry, later under Capt. Ambrose’s 18th Battalion LA Cavalry and was paroled Gainesville, AL May 12, 1865. Revolver is an early 2nd model with several transitional features showing hard honest use. The gun appears all orig with minor restoration and crisp markings. The accompanying orig LeMat holster is extremely well made utilizing waterproof interior lining. Belt loop has iron buckle for attachment for over the shoulder strap, not seen on any other LeMat holsters. PROVENANCE: Loudon family, Jackson, La; Bill Moore collection, Baton Rouge; The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson (1977). CONDITION: Gun appears orig, complete and authentic with a most unusual original transitional latch. SN’s are found on all major parts normally numbered with exception of loading arm pivot, which is orig but has welded repair over area where SN would be found, the rammer, detachable rod and loading arm screw are all properly numbered. The 2 ears to hammer have also been restored, otherwise this is totally orig and “as found” gun with its unique orig LeMat holster which has reductions and tearing at folded flap which still retains orig tarred linen liner and most unusual brass locking finial. Mechanically sound with well defined rifled bore. 52430-11 JS (15,000-18,000)
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CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED PAIR OF CONFEDERATE LEMAT “GRAPESHOT� REVOLVERS. SN 1108/1109. Cal. 42/18. Rarely found are consecutive pairs of martial arms, especially when you get two Confederate arms which are so scarce to start with. We are offering here maybe the only consecutive pair, SN 1108 and 1109, to have ever turned up. Both guns are in similar condition and will present nicely in any collection. Numerous texts talk of the Lemat revolvers. Confederate Handguns by William Albaugh and Ed Simmons denote their largest chapter on this particular manufacturer. Other texts have emerged over the years with the most definitive being written by Doug Adams. Even in the 1997 prize winning and top selling novel Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier, the hero, Inman, carries a pair of LeMat revolvers. LeMat revolvers were, indeed, prized by Confederate soldiers as they were 9-shot pistol with 18 gauge shotgun barrel in addition. Both guns here are well marked, as can be seen in photos. Bbl addresses are crisp as are SNs that are found on all major component of guns. Checkered stock on guns are very good. Loading assemblies, which are so often missing from these guns, are both correct and intact. There is minor restoration to both guns, such as the frame latch on SN 1108, however all major SN parts are complete and intact. Both guns function with the action being a little sticky on SN 1108. SN 1109 is the better of the two guns and exhibits some finish in protected areas, though the right ear of the hammer face is chipped off. You are bidding on probably the only consecutively pair of LeMats to have ever been publicly offered. PROVENANCE: Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: SN 1108 good overall. Metal is overall mottled grey. Good markings and numerous small cosmetic blemishes. The only apparent restorations appear to be frame latch and lever screw. Mechanically functional. SN 1109 good to very good overall. Slightly better than 1108 with broken right ear to hammer and shotgun selector is missing thumb protrusion. Mechanically, gun is sloppy and only turns cylinder intermittently, though holds at full cock. Metal overall is a cleaned grey/white with good discernible markings. Stocks are sound with wear to checkering, hand worn patina matching closely to SN 1108. 51957-5 JS (30,00040,000)
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Session 1 1276.
FINE CONFEDERATE “AS FOUND” LEMAT SECOND MODEL GRAPESHOT REVOLVER WITH UNIQUE EXPERIMENTAL CYLINDER LOCKING SYSTEM. SN 1309. Cal. 42/18. This unique gun, noted on page 68 of Doug Adams The Confederate LeMat Revolver mentions the unique cylinder locking system not seen on any other LeMat. “Serial number 1309 has unique system in which the cylinder is secured by a locking pin that protrudes from the center of the floor of the frame, resting against the shoulder of the nipple cut-outs. Experts who have had the opportunity to examine these systems indicate that the final version is by far the most dependable and amenable to duplication. Even to the relatively uninitiated, cocking this mechanism has a much more secure feel than the reciprocating [pin] system”. Otherwise this is a classic second model LeMat in serial range that no doubt made it to the Confederacy. The bbl address “Col. LeMat Bte s.g.d.g. Paris”. is typical of 1862 as noted in Serpette. This is an interesting example showing transition to cog mechanism, note lack of cylinder bolt adjusting screw on frame, this is the earliest SN noted we are aware. This is a fine untouched gun with dark patina, crisp markings, orig finish and fine mechanics. PROVENANCE: Fred Edmunds Letter 2004; The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Gun appears complete and original in every regard with matching SN’s found on parts normally numbered. Fred Edmunds in his letter of authenticity notes that it is in the top 5-10% of all surviving examples. Gun is overall dark plum/brown patina with strong traces of thin blue finish on bbl, cylinder and frame with staining and light pitting. Markings are crisp. Grips are well fit with diamond edge wear and hand worn patina. Mechanically functional with crisp rifled bore. 52430-9 JS (15,000-18,000)
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Session 1 1277.
VERY FINE CONFEDERATE SECOND MODEL LEMAT GRAPESHOT REVOLVER. SN 1318. This is a beautiful orig example of the standard production Confederate contracted LeMat grape-shot revolver retaining much original finish. Standard production Paris guns, often called 2nd Models, feature some improvements made by LeMat that worked the best after service in the field by Confederates in the field reporting problems in the early Civil War years. This gun still retains the reciprocating pin system for turning cylinder which would eventually be changed to the cog & ratchet system. (note: previous lot SN 1309 is the earliest noted gun with a experimental cog & ratchet). The revolver has the distinctive LeMat 9-shot cyl. 42 caliber rifled bbl with smooth bore ‘grape-shot’ 18 ga bbl for firing buckshot. Top bbl flat is engraved “Col. LeMat Bte s.g.d.g. Paris” which is the typical address on standard production revolvers. Wiley Sword in his text Firepower From Abroad notes that probably only the first 1450 LeMats made it to the Confederacy in time for the Gettysburg Campaign. If that is the case this would have been one of the last shipments to make it through blockade for the major 1863 and 1864 Campaigns of the Civil War. LeMat revolvers were prized by their Confederate owners (and Yankee capturers too). Many notable Confederate Generals and Officers were known to have carried these unique weapons as noted by General Beauregard’s and General Lewis’s sold by Julia’s in a previous sale. In Charles Frazier’s 1997 National Book Awards winning Cold Mountain the book’s hero Inman proudly owned a pair of LeMat revolvers showing how well known this particular revolver is among modern culture. This is very fine example, all matching with fine aesthetics and high finish. CONDITION: Very Fine overall, orig bright blue finish is retained on about 50% of gun, balance of surface is mottled plum/gray with some staining, scratches and other minor cosmetic blemishes. Gun appears 100% original, authentic and matching. Matching SN 1318 was found on bbl, shotgun bbl, loading arm & loading arm screw, plunger, cleaning rod, cylinder, frame, trigger, frame pin, each grip and grip screw. Gun was not further disassembled for other matching numbers, which many other small parts would be numbered. Mechanics are fine, bright well discerned shotgun and rifled bores. 52554-1 JS (15,00020,000)
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Session 1 1278.
RARE & UNIQUE CIVIL WAR BRASS FRAME LEMAT PINFIRE CARBINE FROM THE RENOWNED ALAIN SERPETTE COLLECTION. SN 101. Cal. 11/13.6mm. A most unusual Belgian LeMat carbine, the left recoil shield maker stamped “J Mariette Bte” with a small number “2”. The right side of the lower tang stamped “DDJ”. The upper tang stamped with the SN “101”, this number repeated at the back of the pinfire cylinder with an “ELG” and Crown V Liege proof, and on the bottom of the rifled bbl along with a number “2” which must be an assembly number matching that found on the recoil shield. The bottom of the percussion shotgun bbl stamped “13.6” for 13.6mm, the bore diameter, and a small arrowhead shaped proof plus a small Crown V, a proof that’s repeated on the left side of the bbl and bbl lug. The right bbl flat stamped “COLl. A.LE.MAT BRTe” in block letters. LeMat, The Man, The Gun discusses this carbine on page 125 and illustrates it with markings and proofs on page 126. Strangely the text mentions a top bbl flat marked “COL.A.LE MAT BRTe” (the illustration is “COLl. A.LE.MAT BRTe”) which is actually on the right flat and there is no top flat marking; it also illustrates and mentions in the text “COLONEL LE MAT.PATENT” right bbl flat marking credited to this specimen. Colonel François A. LE MAT also illustrates incorrectly the “COLONEL LE MAT.PATENT” marking credited to this specimen on page 68. Mr. Surpette’s brochure “1997/Prototypes and Extremely Rare Le Mat/Revolvers and Carbines/Alain F. Serpette’s Collection” illustrates both bbl markings, which is a mistake. The English marking was transcribed in the book from carbine SN 208. Mr. Serpette favors the idea that this is a prototype; Val Forgett in LeMat, The Man, The Gun favors the brass frame and trigger guard as promotional or display features. This carbine had to have been made prior to 1865 as Mariette went out of business then and most likely made in 1863 along with the other few pinfire carbines known. Accompanied by first edition signed copy of Colonel François A. LE MAT by Alain & Marie Surpette, 1995 with this gun illustrated. PROVENANCE: Alain Serpette Collection; outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker, 1997. CONDITION: Very good overall. Cleaned in the European style with bright metal. Markings worn but mostly discernible as can be seen in photos. Stock is sound with a 2” inset at the toe and crack repair on left side at junction of frame. The stock carefully sanded overall and refinished. A very rare LeMat definitely made during the Civil War. 51957-25 JS (10,00020,000)
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Session 1 1279.
FINE MATCHED CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED PAIR OF CONFEDERATE ASSOCIATED KERR ARMY REVOLVERS. SN 10110/10111. Cal. 44. The London Armory Co. produced about 11,000 large 54 bore revolvers from 1859-1866. The largest part of that production were purchased by the Confederacy. The majority of guns with Confederate association have the stamp “JS/anchor” on grips just behind trigger guard. Serial numbers range from 1019-9975 with this marking. Excellent new information can be found on English Confederate imports in the monumental text just published in 2014 by Russ Pritchard, Tim Prince and C.A. Huey, The English Connection. Seven high serial range Kerr revolvers are known to have been used by Company H of the 18th Virginia Cavalry and are listed on the squad roll of Lt. Julian Pratt, July 1864. The 7 guns on Pratt’s list are all in the SN range 9240-9974. This pair are SNs 10110 & 10111 and though they do not have the “JS/anchor” markings, they were found in New Orleans and most likely were shipped to the South. PROVENANCE: Conrad Mayer, III, New Orleans, LA; Douglas Carleson, Des Moines, IA, 1991; Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker 1992. CONDITION: SN 10110 is very good with strong traces of finish. Metal overall grey with light pitting. Good markings. Functional with pitted bore. SN 10111 has been cleaned and markings light, especially SN on cylinder. Bbl has been trimmed 1/8” from muzzle but is still crowned. Also a secondary number “431” is found stamped inside trigger guard and on face of cylinder, gun is grey overall with staining and pitting, traces of finish on frame. Gun is functional though trigger will not reset forward and has to be pushed by hand, bright clean bore. 51957-6 JS (7,000-9,000)
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RARE AND FINE JEFFERSON DAVIS & JUDAH P. BENJAMIN SIGNED CONFEDERATE APPOINTMENT DOCUMENT. Archivally framed 16” x 12” “HOYER & LUDWIG, RICHMOND VA” imprint of extremely rare Confederate Presidential appointment to Philip A. Clayton, Marshall of the District of Georgia, April 3, 1863. Document is boldly signed by Confederate President “JEFFERSON DAVIS” and Secretary of War “J. P. BENJAMIN”. Jefferson Davis signed appointments and commissions are extremely rare in any form and this particular document is the only example we note. Julia’s sold another unique, rare example February 10th (Lot 2021) of this year. Hoyer & Ludwig were official Confederate contract printers best known for stamps and currency. The quality seen in their currency can be seen in the details of this document. This is a great opportunity to obtain a rare pair of Confederate signatures on a beautiful and rarely seen Presidential Appointment. CONDITION: Very good overall. Document was not removed from archival framing. There are no apparent losses of text, though there are repaired cracks at folds. Signatures and inscription are dark and easily read. Impressed Confederate seal appears complete though cracked and details only partially discernible. The 42” x 25-1/2” frame is fine retaining document, portraits and biographies of both Jefferson Davis and Judah P. Benjamin. 52663-1 JS (8,000-12,000) 263
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Session 1 1281.
EXTREMELY RARE CONFEDERATE SCOPED 2nd QUALITY WHITWORTH SHARP SHOOTER’S RIFLE. SN C544. 52 bore, .451 cal, with Whitworth’s distinctive hexagonal bore. There are 19 SNs known on scoped 2nd Quality Whitworth rifles. This example falls within this range that saw Confederate service, B509 and the highest C619. This gun conforms to the other examples known with “WHITWORTH RIFLE CO MANCHESTER” forward of hammer on lock and Crown over “W” rear of hammer and engraved on trigger guard plate “2ND QUALITY”. Bbl marked on left of breech with Birmingham proofs, “52” gauge markings and SN “C544”. Matching SNs are also found on lock, trigger guard, breech, major screws, bbl bands and other parts not removed to check internally for SNs. The Japanned brass tube Davidson scope was adjusted for elevation by turning the knurled knob on the right side of the forearm. This loosened the clamp on the left side so the 1-1/2” bar graduated in 1/16” increments could be raised and lowered, pivoting on the rear mount secured by the rear lock plate screw. There is extensive documentation accompanying this rifle, along with correspondence regarding the use of these guns during the Civil War. This gun was originally found with the telescopic sight and mounts missing which were later restored. This gun is just 10 numbers removed from the Whitworth which is part of the Chickamauga National Park Museum (SN C554) which is pictured in Firearms of the Confederacy (1944), plate XXIII and discussed on pages 27 and 28. C544 is in the database of The English Connection by Russ Pritchard and C. A. Huey. This text is the most definitive and recent book on Confederate imports from Britain. This is an extremely rare Confederate sniper’s rifle with well defined bore and original Davidson scope with excellent optics. Rifle is accompanied by a battlefield recovered Whitworth bullet with letter of provenance. PROVENANCE: Joe Deserich collection; outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Iron is brown overall with staining and pitting. Gun appears orig and matching with addition of restored scope and mounts. The bbl is proper 33” including internal beveled crown to fit projectile to bore. Stock is sound with old refinish and several large gouges and crack repair at wrist. Restoration was done by master craftsman Louie Parker of Jackson, Missouri. Checkering is worn. Gun was not disassembled, but this gun is well known with old collection history. Ramrod is newer addition. Mechanically sound with crisp well defined bore. Scope has good optics with crosshairs. 51957-23 JS (40,000-60,000)
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Session 1 1282.
EXTREMELY FINE & RARE PATTERN 1862 BRITISH MILITARY WHITWORTH SHARPSHOOTER’S RIFLE, USED IN FIELD TRIALS. SN UNK. Cal. 52 bore, .451 cal. This rare 1863 dated Enfield rifle with broad arrow proof has 33” bbl with Whitworth’s unique hexagonal 52 bore. Gun is made for bayonet that attached to front band and has long range adjustable ladder sight, which is marked “C” on right and “H” on left showing two separate ranges for use of either “Conical” or “Hexagonal” ammunition. The British military version Pattern 1863 which would eventually be adopted from of this rifle is more common with 36” bbl and 3-bands. Subject rifle here is same configuration of Confederate used versions, however British military is of 1st quality. Tim Prince, co-author of The English Connection” stated “these 1,000 rifles were utilized in various field tests, and were commented upon favorably enough for the Board of Ordnance to authorized the production of 8,000 more rifles for field trials. These rifles, which would become the Pattern 1863 Whitworth Rifle, had slightly shorter barrels, at 33”, due to the fact that the barrels were made of steel rather than iron, and consequently weighed more than their iron counterparts. The new P-1863 also incorporated some minor improvements in the rear sight, and introduced a bayonet lug on the upper barrel band to accept a bayonet based upon the Pattern 1856 saber bayonet. The reason the bayonet lug (“bar” in English terminology) placed on the upper barrel band rather than directly on the barrel was the belief that it would be too difficult to adequately weld the bayonet lug directly to the steel barrel. As a result, the upper band was of the wide variety with a transverse pin through the band and stock for additional support. This pattern of barrel band had been introduced for the P-1856 Type II (or P-1858) “Bar on Band” series of rifles. These 8,000 rifles were produced at R.S.A.F. and were issued to a large number of regiments for field trials. In general, 68 of the rifles were issued each of the regiments that received them for trial (possibly to equip the “light companies”), and field reports were to be complied regarding the rifles in service performance over the next few years. At least 12 regiments not in service in Indian were issued the new P-1863 Whitworth Rifle, including the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards, 1st Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards, 1st Battalion 3rd Foot, 2nd Battalion 5th Foot, both 1st & 2nd Battalion of the 60th Rifles and the 73rd Foot. Five additional regiments in Indian service were also issued the rifles, including the 42nd Highland Foot and 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade. In general, the reports from the field were quite similar, the rifles tended to foul badly when used in hot environments. In many cases it was difficult for the average solider to ram more than a half dozen rounds before the rifle became too fouled to load. When combined with the much higher cost per unit versus a standard P-1853 Enfield rifle musket, as well as the slower rate of fire, it quickly became obvious that the P-1853 was more than sufficient for the typical needs of the line infantry, and that even though the Whitworth had tremendous advantages in accuracy, it was not practical weapon for general issue. Although the guns remained in limited experimental issue through 1867-1868 with many of the regiments testing them, they were never considered a potential replacement for the P-1853 Enfield. In the end, the Whitworth design became an anachronism that proved the potential for smaller bore rifle accuracy, but at a time when the age of muzzle loader was coming to an end and the metallic cartridge breechloader was about to change the world of warfare forever. The Pattern 1863 Whitworth rifles were eventually returned to storage and eventually sold as surplus, becoming a sort of footnote in the history of 19th century British military small arms development. While the rifles never made a significant difference in the British military, they did manage to gain iconic status in the hands of a few of Confederate sharpshooters, and at the shooting competitions at Wimbledon, insuring that the Whitworth Rifle would never be merely a footnote to arms historians and collectors.” PROVENANCE: Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 90%+ original thinning blue finish. Lock and hammer retain 60% of their bright case colors. Mechanically excellent with crisp, bright bore. Stock has several dings and dents and an indiscernible stock marking with fairly crisp checkering. 51957-24 JS (10,000-15,000) 265
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Session 1 1283.
RARE, EARLY CONFEDERATE 1st MODEL BRASS FRAMED, BREECH LOADING MORSE CARBINE. SN 19. Cal. 50. Nice example of a very scarce 1st Model Morse carbine with solid brass breech door. SN 19 is found inside breech and bottom of frame. This gun has earliest configuration, being about 40” overall with 20” oct-rnd bbl, fixed rear sight, dovetailed brass slotted blade front sight. Exhibits maple stock with assembly letter “C” stamped on bottom just rear of frame. Only about 200 of these scarce 1st Models were made in Greenville, SC and most saw hard use during the Civil War. Few survive in such fine, unaltered, orig condition. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. This is among the nicest 1st Models you will find, complete and orig missing only the cleaning jag and a small frame pin. Gun was not disassembled to check for other matching numbers as we have no doubt this is the configuration manufactured and it does not appear to have been apart in a long time. The brass on this gun is fairly smooth with old cleaning and now a light mustard patina. Stocks are well fit with scattered dents, dings and minor cosmetic blemishes unaffecting overall aesthetics. Bottom of comb is slightly eroded with chipping at bottom toe. Mechanics are fine, with a crisp, well defined rifled bore. 52702-1 JS (20,000-25,000)
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1285. RARE CONFEDERATE KEEN-WALKER CARBINE ATTRIBUTED TO RICHARD H. HARRIS, 1st VA RESERVES. SN UNK. Cal. 52. This is an “as found” example of a rare Confederate carbine. The Keen, Walker & Co. carbine long known as the Confederate “Perry” or “Tilting Breech” carbine was the subject of much speculation as to where it was manufactured in early texts, scholarly research identifies it definitively as the product of Keen, Walker & Co. in Danville, Virginia. John Murphy & Howard Madaus in their comprehensive 2002 text Confederate Carbines & Musketoons devote a chapter on this manufacturer. They note a receipt for 101 breech loading carbines delivered May 19, 1862 to the Confederate Ordnance Department. The frame is of brass and unmarked externally. Internally Roman numerals would be found, but this gun has not had a screw removed. The 22-1/2” bbl is rifled and marked only with a “P” proof on the left side. The stock is carved “R H HARRIS” though “HARRIS” is much lighter than the first 2 initials. Accompanying this gun is a large file of research telling provenance and history of this gun. Dr. Richard Herbert Harris (18471876) was a member of the 1st Virginia “Nottoway Reserves”, he is buried in the town cemetery in Blackstone, VA. PROVENANCE: Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Good overall, though iron is heavily pitted, brass frame has pleasing dark mustard colored patina. Gun is totally orig and complete. Stock is sound and solid with minor cosmetic blemishes and hand worn patina. The action is functional though slightly loose. Bore exhibits well-defined rifling though heavily pitted. 51957-26 JS (10,000-15,000)
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1284. FINE “AS FOUND” BRASS FRAME CONFEDERATE MORSE CARBINE MADE IN GREENVILLE, SC. SN 724. This is the standard model of the Morse carbine and this is a fine orig and authentic example. These rare Confederate breech loading carbines utilized Morse patent 50 caliber self contained reusable percussion cartridges. The Third Model (or Type III) Morse carbine, produced at the State Military Works in Greenville, South Carolina, is distinguished by a more sophisticated locking and firing mechanism than earlier models. The most improved mechanism is the presence of a flanged iron rod connected to an iron plate with knurled edges which covers the forward top portion of the brass operating lever and iron catch on frame. The serial number range on type III carbines range from about 400 to end of production about 1,000. This is a nice well patinaed all matching gun which would make a nice addition to any Confederate collection. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall. All SN parts matching along with matching assembly marks internally. Gun appears orig and complete with possible addition of recast brass ramrod tip and jag. Iron has dark brown/plum patina. Brass has mottled dark mustard patina with old pry marks at breech which don’t affect the overall aesthetics. Stock is well fit, weathered with hand worn patina. Mechanically sound with well discerned rifled bore. 52430-24 JS (15,000-20,000)
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1286. RARE EARLY CONFEDERATE S. C. ROBINSON SHARPS CARBINE. SN 348. Cal. 52. 38” overall, 21” rnd bbl with brass bbl band and fixed sights. Confederate Robinson Sharps were made early in the war and generally saw hard service. About 2000 of these carbines were made. This is a nice presentable example with crisp lock and bbl markings. “S.C. ROBINSON / ARMS MANUFACTORY / RICHMOND, VA / 1862” and “348” found on lock and “S.C. ROBINSON / ARMS MANUFACTORY” forward of rear sight and “RICHMOND, VA / 1862” rear of sight. Though Richmond die on bbl is double struck. All in all, this is a very presentable, scarce, early Confederate Sharps breech loading carbine in standard configuration. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Good-very good overall. Matching SNs found externally on lock and tang. Matching assembly numbers “309” found on breech components. Gun was not further disassembled but appears in correct configuration. Forestock has correct half-moon cutout and brass ferrule. Metal cleaned and grey overall with staining and pitting, but especially crisp markings as can be seen in photos. Stocks are sound with hand worn patina. Erosion, dents, dings and obvious saddle wear, 3-1/2” inset above lock and glued crack repair opposite inset. Bbl band appears to be restoration, otherwise gun appears all orig. Mechanically sound with discernible rifling in pitted bore. 52430-23 JS (8,000-10,000)
1287. FINE CONFEDERATE BILHARZ MUZZLE LOADING CARBINE. SN 182. This gun is a copy of the US Model 1855 rifle/carbine. These carbines typically come with pewter nosecaps, and sometimes early SN with brass nosecaps, such as this one. Gun is serial numbered internally “182” with matching roman numeral assembly marks. These guns were made at Pennsylvania Court House, Virginia in small quantities. These guns typically saw very hard use with no discernible markings and poor stocks. This example has seen use, but does have discernible “CSA / P” stamped on breech and even retains traces of brown finish on bbl under dark iron patina. Long mistakenly referred to as D. C. Hodgkins carbines and so listed in the early texts. Murphy & Madaus in their definitive 2002 text Confederate Carbines and Musketoons, dedicate a chapter which is copied in provenance. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Bbl is dark brown/plum with areas of scattered pitting. “CSA” surcharge is stamped on top of bbl breech and is discernible though pitted, but “P” on left side of breech is crisp and well struck. Rifling in bore is very good, though pitted. Lock, buttplate, and trigger guard have matching iron patina. Stock is sound and solid with hand worn patina with scattered cosmetic blemishes with chipping just rear of nose cap and does not affect overall aesthetics, hand worn patina. Loading assembly has been added, otherwise gun is original. Mechanically functional with clean well discerned bore. 52430-25 JS (8,000-12,000)
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1289. RARE CONFEDERATE COOK & BROTHERS MUSKETOON, ATHENS, GEORGIA. SN 5499/4642. Cal 58. 24” bbl. This configuration is sometimes known as an artillery carbine or short rifle. John Murphy and Howard Madis, in their exemplary 2002 text Confederate Carbines and Musketoons explain configuration of these musketoons. Survival on Cook Brother long arms in complete condition are quite scarce and though this is a mixed SN gun it still has fine overall aesthetics with good patina and surfaces. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Bbl has dark brown patina overall with hints of orig browning with heavy pitting at breech, “PROVED” is only visible bbl marking. Hammer has matching surface. Lock is cleaned to a lighter color showing, first National flag and only portion of makers mark, though SN and “1864” date are well discerned. Brass mounts all appear orig. Bands & nose cap are serial numbered “4642”. Buttplate, trigger guard & nose cap also have different assembly numbers, often seen. Lock screws have indiscernible numbers and no number is visible on tang screw though it appears orig. Sling swivel are both good restorations. Stock is sound, well fit with repair crack beneath lock. Ram rod appears orig. Bore is heavily pitted with no discernible rifling. Lock is functional. 52430-26 JS (12,000-15,000)
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1288. RARE AND FINE J.P. MURRAY, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 1864 DATED CONFEDERATE ALABAMA CONTRACT RIFLE. SN 67. Cal. 58. This is among the most aesthetically pleasing J.P. Murray rifles you will find with fine dark “attic” patina, one of very few surviving today. Lockplate is marked in small letters in front of hammer “J.P. MURRAY / COLUMBUS GA”. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with brass mounts consisting of nose cap, two flat spring retained bbl bands, 2-pc trigger guard and buttplate. Trigger guard has an iron sling swivel with corresponding swivel on upper bbl band. Accompanied by a contemporary unthreaded ramrod. SN “67” was observed on inside of lockplate, inside hammer, bottom of bbl near breech plug and bbl channel of the stock. There is also a secondary number “15” found internally on bbl, trigger, hammer below SN, lock screws and tang screw. Bbl is also marked externally on left side of breech “ALA. 1864”. It is unknown the quantities of arms produced by this facility except for 262 rifles and 73 carbines delivered under Alabama state contract in 1864 such as this particular carbine. Regardless, these rifles are quite scarce and desirable Confederate arms. John Murphy & Howard Madaus discuss this manufacturer at length in their 1996 text Confederate Rifles and Muskets, they refer to this gun as a Type I made without model 1841 style lock escutcheon. Renowned Confederate collector Fred Edmunds wrote a letter of authenticity on this example which is found in provenance. PROVENANCE: Fred Edmunds collection, 1993; The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall. Well marked with dark patina and well fit stock which is spliced under rear band. Bbl bands, sights, nose cap and forestock are restorations in this catalogers opinion, however in the 1993 letter of authenticity written by renowned Confederate collector Fred Edmunds, he states as you can read in provenance, that gun is totally original and the splice is factory. Bbl originally was rifled in 58 caliber, is now smooth bore 64 caliber which is often seen on guns carried home by soldiers for use as fowlers. Regardless this is still a beautiful example that would display well in any Confederate collection. Mechanically sound with smooth clear bore. 52430-22 JS (10,00015,000)
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1862 DATED RICHMOND RIFLED MUSKET IN FINE “AS FOUND” CONDITION WITH ORIGINAL VERY RARE RICHMOND ANGULAR BAYONET. NSN. Cal. 58. The Richmond Armory was the largest Confederate long arms maker utilizing equipment captured from Harper’s Ferry in 1861. Early Richmond’s utilized many captured Harper’s Ferry parts, but by late ‘62, guns are predominantly all of Richmond manufacture. Richmond muskets, though the most common Confederate made long arm of the Civil War, are extremely difficult to find in superior “as found” condition as they all saw hard and long use. This gun appears all orig and authentic and totally of Richmond manufacture with the exception of reused Harper’s Ferry iron buttplate which has had the US surcharge removed. Musket is marked forward of hammer “C.S. / RICHMOND VA” and “1862” behind hammer. The bbl has matching bbl date of “1862” and a “V / P” bbl proof. The bands all show a centrally-struck Richmond style “U”. The ramrod is correct and orig tapered style that are almost as hard to find as the flat sided angular bayonets. The bayonet fits gun well. Julia’s has not offered a fine, untouched Richmond musket since the Ben Michel Collection was sold in October, 2009 and cannot ever remember orig musket and bayonet being offered by any source. PROVENANCE: Lifetime Collection of Dr. Zack Catterton. CONDITION: Metal surfaces have dark iron patina with pitting. Rear sling swivel is missing. Rear and front sights appear orig with matching patina. Lock markings are crisp and well struck. 1862 bbl date and “V / P” proof are discernible, but light, as can be seen in photos. Iron buttplate is well fit and has matching patina to rest of gun. Brass nosecap has dark mottled brown/mustard patina. The stock is sound a solid with good edges, hand worn patina and a pair of lightly carved initials “WA” on right side, no doubt denoting the soldier who carried it. There is a large 1” sliver broken out just rear of breech on left side and based on surface, it has been missing since the war. The bore has been reamed to 64 Cal. smooth bore with no discernible rifling. Mechanically, gun functions well. Bayonet is overall grey, lighter than the gun, shows typical laminated flaws always seen on these rare bayonets thought to have been contracted in Raleigh, NC. 51566-11 (9,000-12,000)
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Session 1 1291.
1863 DATED RICHMOND RIFLED MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 58. This is a standard production Confederate Richmond musket in relatively fine, complete condition. It is very difficult to find an aesthetically pleasing 63 dated musket with matching and visible bbl dates. This example has a fine Confederate canvas sling attached. Musket is marked forward of hammer “C.S. / RICHMOND VA” and “1863” behind hammer. The bbl has matching bbl date of “1863” and correct Richmond “V / P” bbl proof. The bands all show a centrally-struck Richmond style “U”. The ramrod is correct and orig tapered style that are rarer than the muskets themselves. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Metal surfaces have mottled grey/brown iron patina with pitting. Gun appears all orig and complete. Stock has been cut under middle band and glue repaired, but forestock matches rest of gun quite well and appears orig. Both sling swivels are present retaining a very good Confederate canvas sling with two glue repaired breaks to attached leather sizing strip. Rear and front sights appear orig with matching patina. Lock markings are crisp and well struck. 1863 bbl date and “V / P” proof are easily discernible, though light, as can be seen in photos. Brass buttplate is well fit with medium mustard patina. Brass nosecap has a more mottled mixed light to medium mustard patina. Stock is sound and solid with good edges, hand worn patina and splice repair hidden under middle band as noted. Gun is mechanically sound with clean rifled bore. 52328-43 JS (5,000-7,000)
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RARE 1862 DATED HIGH HUMP RICHMOND RIFLED MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 58. 56” overall with 40” bbl. This is a good looking example of an early Richmond Confederate product complete with a rare surplus canvas sling. Gun still retains a partial bbl date and correct “V/P” proofs with broken die in “P” seen on Richmond’s still utilizing Harper’s Ferry stamps. Standard configuration overall with lock marked forward of hammer “C.S./RICHMOND, VA” and “1862” rear of hammer. High humps saw hard service and rarely found with such nice aesthetics. PROVENANCE: Don Bryan Collection; private collection, 1999. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Iron is gray overall with scattered staining and pitting, especially at breech though bbl date is still mostly discernible, as are inspector proofs. Breech tang is replaced. The Richmond hammer has the worst casting flaw cataloger has ever seen on a Confederate arm. It never would have passed most inspection but is hidden in the back, laminated fault has separated slightly, though still sound and functional today. Stock has been refinished still retaining rich red color with a burned area on right side of forestock rear of middle band where gun probably sat too close to a camp fire. Brass buttplate well fit with light mustard patina. Brass nosecap has a more mottled and pitted appearance. Bbl bands all stamped with large “U” in proper style for Richmond. Ramrod appears original to use though swelled of 55/61 manufacture. Accompanying added canvas sling is very good overall though sewn leather is crazed and worn. Mechanically gun functions well with well discerned rifling in bore. 51571-6 JS (6,000-8,000)
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1293. 1861 DATED HIGH-HUMP RICHMOND RIFLED MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 58. Standard configuration of early State of Virginia musket made from captured Harpers Ferry parts measuring 55-1/2” overall with 40” bbl. All parts appear Harpers Ferry with exception of lockplate which is Richmond production dated “1861” at tail and “RICHMOND, VA” forward of hammer. Gun is totally iron mounted as so many of the earliest Richmond’s were with the US surcharge purposely removed from buttplate. CONDITION: Metal is overall dark with pitting, though lock is much better with lighter pitting, still retaining some case colors. Stock is sound and solid with numerous dings and dents and somewhat weathered and beaten opposite lock. Mechanically functional with heavily pitted bore with barely discernible rifling. Ramrod is replaced, otherwise gun appears orig and complete. 52511-12 JS (4,000-6,000)
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CONFEDERATE RICHMOND MUSKETOON. NSN. Cal. 61. There is a fair amount written in the literature concerning this particular configuration of a Richmond longarm with a 30” smooth bore bbl, about 46” overall. There is also controversy whether these are post-war reconfigured muskets for cadet use or actual Confederate manufactured. Regardless, this specimen appears orig, authentic and well fit as manufactured. This gun exhibits a beautiful 1863 dated “CS / RICHMOND, VA” marked lock. Bbl shows Confederate striations seen only on Richmond products and the correct Richmond “VP” and eagle proof with broken “P” die. This gun is totally iron mounted, including un-surcharged buttplate. Gun is accompanied by a very fine orig Confederate canvas sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Complete and matching. Metal overall has a grey mottled patina. Stock is well fit with sanded edges, which were removed at time of manufacture, hand worn patina. Mechanically crisp with clear smooth bore. Accompanying bayonet is in matching condition, well fit with US surcharge. 52328-42 JS (4,0006,000)
VERY RARE AND FINE BRAISED 1861 BOLSTER PERCUSSION 1295. CONVERSION OF 2nd MODEL VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY RIFLE BY MERRILL, 1861. NSN. Cal. 50. 51-1/2” overall, 36” oct bbl. Bbl is unmarked externally with exception of “44” stamped on muzzle face which is the presumed alternation number. Murphy & Madaus in their definitive text Confederate Rifles & Muskets, state that the State of “Virginia paid Merrill, Thomas & Co. $345 for altering 172 flintlock rifles to percussion”. This was paid just after secession to this Baltimore firm, April 20, 1861. Murphy & Madaus show an 1818 dated rifle with alteration number “46”. A Roman numeral “VIII” is also found cut into breech and bottom of bbl. Note: the hammer and bolster are almost identical in form to Civil War rifles and carbines made by Merrill. After discussions with Giles Cromwell, author of The Virginia Manufactory of Arms who does not show an example in his text states that these are indeed a very rare alternation, “only a couple of examples known. Virginia Manufactory rifles are rare to begin with in any configuration. Only 2,000 rifles were made over a period of 18 years and few survive. This is a beautiful example of possibly the rarest of all Confederate used rifle percussion conversions. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Gun appears orig, complete and unaltered with exception of restored nosecap and 1-1/2” inset of wood to hold nosecap in place. Markings are all discernible. Stock is sound and solid with a couple of hairlines and long sliver missing on left ramrod channel which does not affect overall aesthetics. There is an indiscernible name stamped rear of trigger guard. Mechanics are functional with strong discernible rifling in bore. 52577-1 JS (6,000-8,000) Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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CONFEDERATE 1863 DATED FAYETTEVILLE RIFLE. NSN. Cal. 58. This is a nice example of the classic CS rifle made at Fayetteville, North Carolina from captured machinery from the US Harper’s Ferry Armory. This model conforms to other late 1863 models without saber bayonet lug, 33” bbl which originally was 58 Cal. Lock markings are crisp and discernible “Eagle over CSA” and “FAYETTEVILLE” and “1863” at tail. Stock exhibits good red color often seen on Richmond and Fayetteville stocks. Gun is complete as are all brass mounts including the CSA surcharged butt plate. Correct style VP/Eagle head proofs are seen on bbl as correct “U” stamped on each bbl band. Correct oval “JB” cartouche is found opposite the lock stamped vertically. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal overall brown with staining & pitting. Brass exhibits a medium mustard patina. Sights are orig though rear sight is missing adjustable leaves, so often removed and found on “as found” guns. Bore has been reamed to about 60 cal. with no discernible rifling. Stock is sound and solid, well fit handworn patina, small reduction behind lock in mortise and burned out area rear of breech which shows honest use. Mechanically functional with smashed nipple. 52430-20 JS (6,0008,000)
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1296. RARE 1864 CONFEDERATE DICKSON NELSON RIFLE. NSN. Cal. 58. Dickson Nelson in Dawson, GA made a majority of their guns for the State of Alabama. These guns are rarely encountered and this is an honest example from direct family descent in Trussville, AL. 32-1/2” bbl marked on breech “ALA. 1864” and lock marked “DICKSON / NELSON & CO / C.S.” forward of hammer and rear of hammer “ALA. / 1864”. This gun is in the typical configuration of other guns of this type with brass nosecap, bbl bands, trigger guard, and buttplate. John Murphy & Howard Madaus in their definitive text Confederate Rifles and Muskets 1996 describes these rare guns at length and the probable delivery of only 645 rifles delivered before Union Army totally disrupted their operations. PROVENANCE: Family descent. CONDITION: Good to very good overall for a well used long arm utilized after war as a hunting gun, now about 64 Cal. smooth bore, instead of orig 58 Cal. rifled bore which is also been trimmed about 1/2”. Lock & bbl markings all discernible as can be seen in photos. Missing sling swivels and rear band, otherwise orig. Dovetailed rear sight is missing, exposing Roman numeral “VII” in mortise. Stock is sound, heavily sanded and refinished with several hairlines. Brass has been cleaned and varnished overall like the wood. Brass has light mustard patina under varnish. There is wood burned and reduced around bolster. Nipple is smashed from lots of use, just like you would expect to see on an old military rifle taking on a new role of shooting game and protecting the homestead. Lock & bbl are brown/plum overall with iron patina and heavy pitting at breech. The wooden ramrod which was added after the war shows lots of age and hand worn patina. Mechanically gun is functional but will not hold half-cock. Smooth bore is clear with pitting. 52271-1 (6,000-8,000)
Session 1 1298.
EXTREMELY RARE & UNIQUE IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN PATTERN 1856 IRON MOUNTED 2-BAND RIFLE. SN 963. Cal. 577. Not only is this gun beautifully carved with soldier’s name in the 9th Louisiana infantry, it is also one of only 5 specimens known of this rare pattern blockade run rifle. This pattern is described in the text The English Connection by Pritchard & Huey. This gun is SN’d in the wood “963” and has a matching number cut into the ramrod. James H. Whitlock was mustered into Company A 9th Louisiana infantry July 6, 1861. The regiment was known as “Lee’s Tigers”. Whitlock stayed in this unit the entire war until his capture the week before Appomattox at the Battle of Saylor’s Creek. The 9th Louisiana fought on Culp’s Hill during the Battle of Gettysburg suffering 73 casualties on that first day’s fight. Whitlock’s service records accompany the rifle. The “JS/anchor” marking is not easily discerned, but noted in Huey’s original notes on this gun. Regardless, this is among the rarest and most aesthetically pleasing of all Confederate blockade run rifles. PROVENANCE: C.A. Huey collection; Danny Lee collection, Lakeland, Florida. CONDITION: Very good overall with some stock repair while camouflaged forward of wrist. Metal overall is dark brown with pitting. There are no external bbl proofs, but internal markings of both lock and bbl are show in provenance from Mr. Huey’s notes. External lock markings of crown and “1859” are crisp. Mechanically gun is fine with smooth 61 cal. bore which originally was rifled. Carving in stock has nice hand worn patina. 52043-2 JS (8,000-12,000)
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EXCEPTIONAL CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN “JS ANCHOR” ENFIELD SADDLE RING CARBINE. NSN. Cal. .577. 21” bbl. Lock exhibits standard London proofs. Lock marked with a crown over “TOWER” rear of hammer. Forward of hammer marked “BARNETT/LONDON”. This gun is one of a handful of really minty survivors most likely captured from blockade runner and similar to one described as captured off Cuba in 1861 as mentioned in the definitive text The English Connection by Pritchard and Huey. This text speculates that as many as 10,000 pattern 1856 cavalry carbines were imported but rarely are they found without extremely hard use. If you want the finest example known of a JS/anchor surcharged Confederate Enfield carbine, this is your opportunity. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains 90% plumb/blue finish. Bore is excellent and shiny. Other metal surfaces smooth with traces of finish. Brass nose cap, trigger guard and buttplate uncleaned and matching patinas. Retains original chained nipple protector and an added brass and wood tompion. Stock is sound with crisp “JS/anchor” and areas of raised grain. 52043-1 JS (7,000-9,000)
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1300. 1862 DATED CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN JS/ANCHOR SERIAL NUMBERED ENFIELD RIFLE MUSKET. SN 8988A. Cal. 577. This is a standard Model 1853 Enfield rifle musket with 39” bbl with Birmingham proof and gauge marks, long range ladder rear sight. This gun has a rarely seen suffixed SN 8988 / A” engraved on buttplate along with “JS/anchor” mark stamped rear of trigger guard. Pritchard & Huey in their definitive 2014 text The English Connection dedicate a chapter on these long guns. This particular gun was contracted by C.W. James of Birmingham and so noted by his makers mark stamped in bottom and on right side of buttplate comb along with “J” found forward of engraved buttplate tang. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Good overall. This gun has seen some use with overall gray patina, darker on bbl and heavily pitted around breech. Hammer screw has been replaced by a bolt. Stock is sound with hand worn patina and a name scratched on left side of buttstock “John Zirkle” and a pair of initials “JR”. A quick search of Civil War database shows 5 John Zirkle’s who all served in Virginia regiments during the war. Mechanically functional with discernible rifling in pitted bore. 52430-21 JS (3,000-4,000)
1301. FINE AND RARE PALMETTO ARMORY RIFLED MUSKET. NSN. Cal 69. 42” rifled bbl. Only a small percentage of these smooth bore muskets were converted to rifled muskets as is this one, which also entailed the addition of a fixed rear sight, which is present here. The markings on breech of bbl include “S.C.” which is seen only on a small percentage of these arms. “V” over “P” over “Palmetto Tree” are well stamped and discernible as is the rare variant “W.G&CO.” at breech of bbl which are seen in photographs. There is no bbl date on breech tang, but it is smooth and never had one. Lock is smooth and gray with crisp “Palmetto Armory, S*C” around a Palmetto tree forward of lock and rear of lock is well struck “Columbia/S.C. 1852”. Buttplate also has “SC” surcharge. See attached excellent American Society of Arms Collectors bulletin on Palmetto rifles by Dr. Fred Novy with interesting comments concerning the bbl proofs showing that Palmetto utilized Springfield 1842 inspected bbls, stamping the Palmetto tree proof over Springfield eagle head proofs such as example here. This is a very fine example of an all orig Palmetto musket which is well marked complete and orig. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall, complete and orig. This gun is actually quite fine for a surviving Confederate long arm. Metal is smooth and gray with areas of staining and pitting. Bore shows very discernible rifling with apparent little use as there is little pitting at bolster. Buttplate is gray with scattered scratches, scuffs and dings, scattered staining and pitting and exhibits a deeply struck “SC” surcharge. Brass bands have light mustard patina. Stock is sound and solid with typical cosmetic blemishes, hand worn patina. Mechanically sound with well defined rifle bore. 52430-19 JS (7,000-9,000)
1302. SCARCE CONFEDERATE IRON MOUNTED PALMETTO RIFLEDMUSKET. NSN. Cal. 69. These muskets were part of a 1852 State of South Carolina contract, William Glaze provided the State of South Carolina with muskets, rifles, pistols, and sabers. This is one of the 1842 pattern muskets which is thought to be rifled by Glaze at beginning of Civil War with the added long range rear sight. This musket conforms with other known examples, 57-1/2” overall, 42” bbl with “VP” over “Palmetto tree” proof and “W. G & CO” on left breech. Buttplate has large “SC” surcharge. Lock is properly marked forward of hammer with Palmetto tree surrounded by “PALMETTO ARMORY S*C”, rear of hammer “COLUMBIA / SC 1852”. This is an example of an all orig complete and authentic, secondary Confederate arm that saw hard service by South Carolina forces in the Confederacy. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Iron has mottled brown/grey patina with pitting, especially at breech. Gun appears complete and orig, including slings swivels, correct cupped ramrod and long-range rear sight. The only restoration is bbl tang which is missing date. Markings are all discernible as can be seen in photos. Stock is sound and solid with hand worn patina with scattered cosmetic blemishes and large hairline opposite lock. All-in-all, this is a superior example with great aesthetics. 52719-1 JS (6,000-8,000)
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RARE, FINE AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE JEAN BAPTIST 1304. REVOL NEW ORLEANS BREECH LOADING HAMMERLESS PERCUSSION RIFLE. NSN. Cal. 36. Multi-groove rifling. 20-15/16” oct bbl with adjustable rear sight and hooded front sight, double set triggers, post attachment on tang for peep sight, brown & case hardened finish. Pivoting breech block which exposes nipple and chamber while loading. Front trigger cocks hammer, which is in turn released by the rear set trigger for firing. Jean Baptist Revol (1799-1886) according to Kit Gorman in her excellent 2005 text New Orleans Gunsmiths “...was among the top-rung of New Orleans gunmakers. His guns were honored in local competitions and are still highly prized by collectors of 19th century Southern firearms. Born in France, Revol arrived in New Orleans about 1838”. Revol appears in city directories from 1838 through 1859 and later directories through 1885. Revol’s exhibit at the Louisiana Grand State Fair 1868 earned him a gold medal for the “Best double shotguns made in Louisiana”. This particular gun thought to be of Revol’s design is made about 1850 and is stamped on the left side of frame “J.R. Revol / N. Orleans”. Accompanying this rare Southern breech loader is a limited edition of Kit Gorman’s New Orleans Gunsmiths No. 78 of 200 printed. PROVENANCE: Collection of Stanley Diefenthal (1918-1992), New Orleans; The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 75% thinning brown finish with staining and pitting. Frame is overall silver/ gray with muted case colors especially in the protected areas. Mechanically functional with crisp rifled bore. Stock is sound and solid with hand worn patina. Buttplate still retains screwed in sling swivel eye which can be removed and screwed into stock. 52430-16 JS (5,000-7,000)
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1303. RARE AND EXTREMELY FINE JEAN BAPTIST REVOL, NEW ORLEANS PERCUSSION HALF STOCK RIFLE. NSN. Cal. 32. Iron and German silver mounted. 47” overall with 30” oct bbl with engraved breech. Marked on top flat of bbl and lock “REVOL / N ORLEANS”. Mounted on deluxe varnished walnut stock with gold rectangular thumb plate and detachable blued adjustable tang sight. Engraved trigger guard terminates in acorn shaped finial as does floorplate tang. Hooded front sight, brass tipped wood ramrod with removable jag screwed to end of rod. Gun is in beautiful condition, retaining much of its orig finish with crisp double set triggers and bright bore. PROVENANCE: Damon Mills 2001; The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall. Bbl retains about 90% thinning orig brown finish. Lock, hammer and breech retain most of their bright and muted case colors. Stock is sound and solid with few cosmetic blemishes retaining sharp edges and most of a piano finish varnish. Tang sight retains about half of its orig fire blue. Buttplate & trigger guard have traces of finish with crisp engraving as can be seen in photos. Mechanically fine with shiny bright rifle bore. 52430-17 JS (5,000-7,000)
Session 1 1305.
RARE AND FINE KRAFT, GOLDSCHMIDT & KRAFT CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICERS SWORD. This is among the most beautiful and desirable of Confederate staff officer’s pattern swords. There are probably less than 20 examples known and fewer that are all orig with complete orig scabbards with fine etched blades with full maker’s marks. At least one sword of this pattern is identified to a Confederate General, Joseph Kershaw. This pattern exhibits “CS” in a pierced guard of oak leaf and acorns. An identical pattern is pictured as fig. 21-A in William Albaugh’s text Photographic Supplement to Confederate Swords, 1960. The hilt, pommel, and knuckle guard are well finished with traces of gold plating. The grip is leather covered and wrapped with a single strand of copper wire. The blade is beautifully etched in 15” panels on either side of foliate and patriotic design including a large “C.S”, cannon balls, crossed cannons, patriotic Confederate shield with flags and etched “K.G&K, Columbia SC”. The orig and correct scabbard is brazed with brass mounts with a matching patina to hilt. This is a fine example of a very rare Confederate sword and is the first complete and orig example to come to auction in many years. CONDITION: Very good overall. 32” blade is gray overall with staining and a “bent” area about 5” from ricasso showing an area where blade was possibly straightened though etched patterns are unaffected other than a few dents & tool marks as can be seen in photos. Hilt, pommel, scabbard mounts exhibit mustard colored patina where gold gilt is missing. Leather grip is dry and flaking but still appears about 90% intact including orig copper wire wrap. Scabbard throat missing one of its two retaining screws. Scabbard body is brown overall, pitted but smooth with discernible brazed line to overlapped construction, typical of this rare Columbia, SC manufacturer. Otherwise sword appears 100% orig and complete in every regard. 52716-1 JS (20,000-25,000)
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Session 1 1306.
UNIQUE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER POSSIBLY FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A.B. GRISWOLD, “ORLEANS LIGHT HORSE” CAVALRY. This is the only example known of a Thomas, Griswold, New Orleans made light cavalry officer’s saber. Beautiful etched blade, “A B G” etched on one ricasso opposite of makers mark and large panel in Old English script “O.L.H.” (Orleans Light Horse). Other side of blade is etched in large 8” panel “RIGHT MAKES MIGHT”. Rest of 23” etched panels are typical New Orleans style etched cotton bolls, floral and geometric motifs. When Mr. Donaldson found this sword in New Orleans in 1978, the family associated was named Pollack and Mr. Donaldson was able to research a Quartermaster Sgt. John F. Pollack who was in the Orleans Light Horse, but I do not understand why this sword does not bear his name, but only the initials of Arthur Breese Griswold who indeed was also an early member enlisting January 1, 1861. Regardless who carried this sword, it is a unique example of the finest New Orleanian cutlery skill. The original iron scabbard appears converted from a enlisted cavalry sword with throat removed by Griswold, wood-lined (to protect etching) and fitted with a standard Griswold brass throat seen on brass scabbarded heavy cavalry sabers which they are most famous for. I know of no reason Griswold’s initials would be etched on this blade other than it being his personal saber or did the late Bill Osborn, renown New Orleans sword expert & collector. The Orleans Light Horse, Louisiana cavalry was an independent small organization, acting primarily as an elite escort company. A recent book written by the Historic New Orleans Collection, A Fine Body of Men: The Orleans Light Horse, Louisiana Cavalry 1861-1865 just recently published in 2015 by Donald Moriarty accompanies this lot. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Fine overall. 33” blade is gray overall with traces of orig luster with well discerned etching which can be seen in photos, though makers mark is weakly stamped on bottom. 5-1/2” of blade tip have been restored and almost indiscernible. Polished leather grip is 98% intact with several scuffs to high area and one chip. Twisted wire wrap is tight and complete. Decorated brass guard, pommel and throat have matching dark mustard/olive patina. Scabbard body has iron patina as found with a couple light dents. 52430-1 JS (20,000-25,000)
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Session 1 1307.
FINE CONFEDERATE INSCRIBED LOUIS HAIMAN, COLUMBUS GEORGIA FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. JOSEPH CONE, 47th GEORGIA INFANTRY. Joseph S. Cone from Schley County Georgia originally entered service in October 1861, rising through the ranks until Lt. Col. commanding the 47th Georgia. Joseph Cone attended the Georgia Military Institute, before having distinguished Confederate military record being cited by Gen. Braxton Bragg for his skill and judgement during the Chickamauga campaign. The 47th Georgia had casualties of 350 men, killed and wounded out of its original 1,000 enrolled. Cone was captured late in the war in 1865 at Savannah, GA where Frank Flynn of 38th Massachusetts took sword home as a souvenir where it remained in his family until purchased in 1983 by the renowned Confederate sword collector, Fred Edmunds. Sword is classic Louis Haiman foot of which only a handful are known. The top mount is inscribed “Lieut. / J.S. Cone”. Similar inscriptions are seen on the handful of other known examples. Sword conforms to other examples with 28-1/2” heavy single fullered blade, floral decorated guard with un-decorated smooth quillon and pommel cap. The distinctive Haiman scabbards are leather covered and woodlined with 3 brass mounts. Inscribed Confederate officer’s swords are a rare commodity and this is a fine example with great condition and collection history. PROVENANCE: Lt. Joseph S. Cone 47th Georgia Infantry 1863; Frank M. Flynn, 38th Massachusetts Infantry who captured sword in Savannah, Georgia in 1865; Flynn Family descendants; Fred Edmunds Collection, Vero Beach, FL 1983; The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade is gray overall with scattered staining and pin-prick pitting near point. Still retains portion of its orig protective washer. Leather covered spiral cut wood grip is tight and complete though worn through at high areas with light scuffing. Tiny thin brass wire wrap is tight & intact. Scabbard body is sound with craquelure and large scratched line from movement of little mount and its stabilizing pin. Drag is a well done conservation with similar matching patina to top mounts and sword hilt and pommel. 52430-3 JS (8,000-12,000)
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Session 1 1308.
INSCRIBED CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER WITH SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH OF CAPTAIN C.S. BAILEY, 2nd LOUISIANA CAVALRY. This is a most unusual grouping with beautifully engraved import cavalry officer’s saber inscribed on knuckle bow “C.S. BAILEY / 2ND LOUISIANA CAVALRY”. Grouping came with a once framed image showing Confederate flags and a 1904 UCV cavalry reunion badge mounted with 2 Confederate flags and fine New Orleans CDV of Bailey in uniform apparently holding this exact sword signed on verso “C.S. Bailey / CAPT 2ND LA CAVALRY”. Clarence S. Bailey was in the 2nd Louisiana Cavalry U.S. Army and why he visited a UCV reunion in Nashville is unknown. Regardless this is a fine “as found” sword imported by Horstmann with large etched panels of generic panoply of arms, shark skin grip and metal scabbard. Clarence S. Bailey originally enlisted 9-30-1861 as a corporal in the 3rd Massachusetts cavalry and was commissioned in the 2nd Louisiana cavalry 10-8-1863 as lieutenant and later promoted to captain 5-12-1864. Both units Bailey served had extended service in Louisiana including service at Port Hudson and other actions around New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Copies of service and pension records accompany this lot. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall. 32” blade is gray overall with crisp discernible 16” panels. Shark skin grip is complete though worn through at high areas. Scabbard is dark with iron patina with several dents. Sword retains its protective washer. The displayed ephemera is good to very good. Silk ribbon on the 1904 pin is broken in several areas. The 2 silk flags are frayed and glued to board. CDV was once glued to board and has matching glue stains, overall very good with good contrast, detail and good signature. 52430-2 JS (8,000-12,000)
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CONFEDERATE NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER. Beautiful example of the popular Confederate saber with large “CSA” cast in hilt beneath the maker “NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS”. There are two varieties of this sword, the rarest is this type with stippled background and no doubt the earliest as the markings are more easily read before mold filled in lettering. This example has a fine patina and uncleaned 35” unfullered blade. Sword is accompanied by its orig Nashville scabbard with brass throat, drag and ring mounts. This is a fine example with good aesthetics that displays beautifully. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is overall grey retaining orig tool & polish marks with scattered areas of staining and light pitting. The grip has fine hand worn patina to wood which long ago lost its leather wrap. There is a braised repair to top of brass backstrap where the untouched brass patina is now a light yellow. Scabbard is sound and solid retaining some orig black finish though more black has been added especially between drag and middle mount covering several cracks. Brass mounts are orig including the classic “canoe” shaped throat and beveled brass drag unique to this manufacturer. 52430-4 JS (8,000-10,000)
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Session 1 1310.
CONFEDERATE THOMAS, GRISWOLD FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SASH TAKEN AS SOUVENIR AT GETTYSBURG BY JOSEPH DALTON, 3rd PA CAVALRY ALONG WITH HIS DECORATIVE WAR SERVICE ESCUTCHEON. According to the accompanying affidavit of descendant of Joseph Dalton, this sword and sash were taken from the body of a dead Confederate officer at Gettysburg, as this was the story told by several generations of the Dalton family. Dalton’s escutcheon lists his role for his long service in the Civil War. We researched Joseph Dalton and found he indeed entered service August 17, 1861 in Philadelphia into Company I of the 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry which did see action at Gettysburg having 21 casualties and one officer was given the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions. Escutcheon states that Dalton was detailed to service as Orderly to five different Union generals where he clearly would have had better chance than most to take nice souvenirs. Regardless of family legend or history, the sword indeed is an orig “as found” Confederate foot officer’s sword maker marked “T. G & CO / N.O.”. The accompanying scabbard which does not appear to be by the same manufacturer does exhibit similar “as found” look. The accompanying sash has dark staining that under UV light exhibiting the black UV signature associated often with blood. This is a neat Confederate souvenir that would display nicely along with the capturer’s framed, very decorative war record. PROVENANCE: From direct family descent of Private Joseph Dalton, 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry. CONDITION: Sword and scabbard overall are sound and good. Sword measures 35” with 29” typical pen knife style blade associated with this New Orleans manufacturer. Blade is uncleaned gray overall with grime, rust and pitting especially last several inches where blade protrudes through end of broken scabbard body. Blade exhibits several cuts and nicks on its edge. Hilt and pommel exhibit a green bronze patina. The grip retains about 70% of its original leather. Though heavily worn and weathered the original brass wire is intact with similar patina to hilt. The leather scabbard is missing drag and several inches at end. The two brass mounts exhibit a dark mustard patina and impressions of the sash fabric are found on each mount. Sash retains good color with much staining, soiling and small reductions. Knots are faded and worn. Remnants of the original silk ribbon that tied the sash to sword are in fragments. Escutcheon measures 22” x 30” including gold painted gesso frame with loss of some decoration as can be seen in photographs. Escutcheon is fair to good, not examined out of frame, but water staining is seen around each edge. However, colors and text are still very good. 51965-2 JS (5,000-7,000) 283
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EXTREMELY RARE BOYLE, GAMBLE & MACFEE RICHMOND VIRGINIA BOWIE-BAYONET IN ORIGINAL SCABBARD. 19-3/4” overall, 15” clip point blade. Cast in brass hilt “BOYLE, GAMBLE & MACFEE / RICHMOND / VA”. This is among the single rarest of Confederate made Bowie’s and of Confederate made bayonets. Only a handful of these examples are known and this is one of no more than 2 or 3 are known with scabbards. This is a fine “as found” relic, just surfaced from a Northern estate that must have been brought home as a souvenir by a Union soldier. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is overall gray with soiling, staining, pitting and old sharpening. Brass hilt has dark, grungy, chocolate colored mottled patina with tacking marks on flat. Scabbard is sound and solid, though dry and scuffed. Throat is missing its pin and is a contemporary replacement cleverly using a knapsack rivet. Drag is missing plug and mounts both have dark patinas. 52459-1 JS (20,000-25,000)
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Session 1 1312.
FINE & RARE CONFEDERATE “CATHERINE’S FURNACE” NAVAL CUTLASS IN ORIGINAL SCABBARD WITH EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL CANVAS FROG. Classic Confederate Naval cutlass with “CSN” and fluted anchor cast in pommel. These cutlasses now known to have been made in Fredericksburg, Virginia at Catherine’s Furnace by Charles Wellford and delivered to Richmond as early as mid-1861 to individual Confederate vessels. (research soon to be published by Russ Pritchard, Jr. Rarely are these weapons found in high condition and even rarer are the original scabbards with the unique integrally sewn frog button and even rarer is the canvas and leather frog. 27” overall. 21-1/8” double edged blade. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade is white/gray overall showing numerous flaws inherent in Confederate steel. Hilt has “III” and “V” cut into top of hilt. Brass has light mustard patina with old cleaning and matching patina to frog button. Leather scabbard body and face of frog retain a portion of their original black dyed surface with craquelure and scuffing, but central sewn seam is intact and tip is most unusual in that it is complete. Canvas frog is complete, though soiled with 1-1/2” opening at top seam. It would be difficult to find a better complete example. 52043-3 JS (7,000-9,000)
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EXTREMELY RARE COLUMBUS, GA MADE NAVAL CUTLASS WITH ORIGINAL CANVAS SCABBARD. This cutlass is consigned from the same Guilford, CT family who consigned Civil War archive of Griswold brothers who served mostly on the North Carolina coast during the Civil War. One of them brought back this really fine short sword which is not extremely rare; however the original sail cloth and tarred scabbard is one of no more than a few examples known. Cutlass is about 2’ overall with an 18-1/4” double edged wasp waist shaped blade with 6” large S-shaped cross guard, turned wood grip with brass ferule. Poorly cut into grip appears to read the initials “JG?” and “1864”. Joel Griswold stayed in the service until 1865 and it could have been his souvenir. Be sure to see the large archive of other Civil War memorabilia of the Griswold Brothers also in this sale. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall for a Confederate edged weapon. Blade is gray with areas of old sharpening and small nicks in cutting edge. Blade has staining and light pitting. Cross guard and ferule have dark patina. Wood grip has hand worn patina. Tarred canvas scabbard is sound and complete with openings from 2-4” on either side and some reductions at tip. 8-1/2” sewn belt loop of same material is sound and intact. 51943-1 JS (4,000-6,000)
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1314. FINE CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE IN ORIGINAL SCABBARD ATTRIBUTED TO PVT. JOSEPH DINWIDDIE, CHARLOTTE CAVALRY WHICH BECAME 14th VIRGINIA. Knife is 20” overall, with 15” well ground blade with 4” partially sharpened top edge made from a file with beautiful well patinaed crown stag grip. This knife has survived in beautiful “as found” condition and saw little use as Joseph Dinwiddie enlisted May 15, 1861 and discharged July 31, 1861 after serving only about 45 days. Joseph Dinwiddie (1832-1906) was born in Plum Branch, Campbell County, Virginia and enlisted at Charlotte Courthouse. Like so many early war Confederate soldiers, these big knives were popular sidearms and so often seen in early war photographs, but they were soon thrown away or sent home as there was little use for this weapon as there was so little hand to hand combat. This knife appears to have been well preserved by family retaining much of its orig finishing marks and well fit scabbard. This is a fine example of rarely seen big Confederate D-Guards with orig crown stag grips. PROVENANCE: Ex-John Hammer Collection; The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is grey overall showing orig tool marks. Tip is broken. Scattered areas of staining and pitting. Guard has dark iron patina. Crown stag is sound, solid with good “as found” hand worn patina. Scabbard is sound and solid with crazing and cracking. Stitching loose about 1” at point and about 5” opening along sharpened edge near top. Integrally cut belt loop still intact but fragile. 52430-5 JS (4,000-5,000)
INSCRIBED IVORY GRIPPED 1315. BOWIE OF THOMAS LAMBERT, 12th MISSISSIPPI, CSA. Well used 15-1/4” overall, 10-1/4” IXL Sheffield Bowie with ivory slabs beautifully scrimshawed with a Confederate First National flag and Lambert’s name and unit which can be seen in photos. This knife has been well known for a long time with great collection history. Thomas E. Lambert is listed originally in the 1st Mississippi Infantry. Regardless the inscription appears impeccable though no records can be found of Thomas in the 12th. You will not find a more visually pleasing Confederate used Sheffield Bowie with the great scrimshaw as seen in photos. PROVENANCE: William L. Wilson, Lynchburg, VA (found in attic of home); Courtney Smith, Highland Springs, VA 1991; The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson, 1992. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Good overall. Blade is gray overall with staining. Markings discernible. Ivory slabbed grip are folky carved with a large “CSA”, 7 star First National flag and on opposite grip “12TH MISS. Co E.”. “T. E. Lambert” is inscribed on escutcheon plate. Scabbard is missing tip, is heavily scuffed, missing frog button, but throat has matching patina to cross guard and escutcheon plate. 52430-14 JS (4,000-6,000) ESA 1316.
RARE LARGE SHEFFIELD FOLDING BOWIE KNIFE WITH HALF HORSEHALF ALLIGATOR POMMELS. This massive folder measures 16” open with 7-1/4” clip point blade with maker’s mark on ricasso “J. GREEN & CO / FARGATE”. Knife is German silver mounted with 2-1/2” pommels depicting half-horse half-alligator which is purely American device from American Frontier folklore. Norm Flayderman in his monumental text The Bowie Knife: Unsheathing an American Legend p. 434: “I AM HALF-HORSE AND HALF-ALLIGATOR AND CAN WHIP ANY MAN ON THE MISSISSIPPI BY GOD! That graphic, swaggering boast and analogy in early American literature to characterize Mississippi River boatmen, frontiersman and Kentuckians.” Davy Crockett’s almanac published in 1835 provided the major impetus for the adoption of half-horse, half-alligator symbol on Sheffield Bowie knives. Knife has unique cyphers on blade with kanji and “OF THE BEST QUALITY” and “IMPROVED CHINESE”. Knife is unique overall and you will not find another like it. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is gray overall with staining and pitting and appears to have lost its tip and been contemporarily sharpened to compensate. Maker’s mark is crisp and easily discerned as are other blade markings. Stylized German silver cross guard has several shallow dents and scratches. Pommels are well defined. Stag grips are very good with hand worn patina with one pin battered and potentially replaced just forward and above escutcheon. All in all, this is a very nice massive knife with unique character. 52353-1 JS (7,000-9,000)
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EXTREMELY RARE CIVIL WAR “WARLOG” FROM THE BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA CONTAINING 10-POUNDER PARROT SHELL. This massive 144 lb 36-1/2” x 16” x 14” section of pine tree has 5” x 2-1/2” canvas backed card attached reading: “A FRAGMENT / FROM CHICKAMAUGA / PRESENTED TO / JOHN A ANDREW POST 15 / BY COMRADE E W FROST”. Emery W. Frost (1846-1915) was a member of the 14th Massachusetts Light Artillery and a member of the John A. Andrew Grand Army of the Republic Post 15 in Boston, Massachusetts where this souvenir was displayed for many years prior to coming into collector’s market. This large section of tree has three 3/4” bands attached like bbl bands to hold bark in place. There have been many fake warlogs fabricated over the years, but this is among the nicest examples you will see clearly showing the base of a rifled 2.9” Parrott projectile with wrought iron sabot rarely seen in such collected souvenirs from the battlefield. Pictured and described in In the Line of Fire by Mullinax and Melton, 2006. Copy of book is included in lot. PROVENANCE: John A. Andrew, GAR Post #15, Boston, MA; Steve Mullinax Collection, Villa Rica, GA. CONDITION: Very good and among the best of its genre. Some bark is chipping and missing and a small cigar box about 1/4 full of bark that has fallen off over the years when on display. 52447-2 JS (20,000-30,000)
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EXTREMELY RARE AND HISTORIC “WARLOG” CONTAINING 12LB CANNON BALL AND GRAPESHOT FROM THE SLOPE OF SNODGRASS HILL, BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA, SEPTEMBER 19, 1863. Sections of trees containing battlefield projectiles were popular souvenirs after the Civil War. Sections of trees containing intact cannon projectiles are extremely rare and few are privately owned outside of institutions. This particular example was collected from the battlefield by Captain George I. Robinson (1840-1909), of the Chicago Board of Trade Artillery who fired the first cannon opening the Battle of Chickamauga, which was the bloodiest battle of the war after Gettysburg. This warlog is 32” high by about 16” x 13”, retaining much of its orig oak bark with other areas well patinaed. The 12lb cannon ball and the four 4” grapeshot have fine iron patina and display beautifully where tree has grown around them over the years prior to Captain Robinson collecting this 116 lb souvenir that he displayed at The Wisconsin MOLLUS Commandery in which he was involved until his death. The Wisconsin Commandery Loyal Legion Collection was later given to the Milwaukee Public Museum which de-assessed part of their military collection about 60 years ago. There were two reunions at Chickamauga in 1890 and 1893 when this warlog most likely was cut from battlefield. Pictured and described in In the Line of Fire by Mullinax and Melton, 2006. Copy of book is included in lot. PROVENANCE: Captain George I. Robinson, about 1890; Wisconsin Commandery of the Loyal Legion of the United States; Milwaukee Public Museum; Estate collection of Steve Mullinax, Villa Rica, GA, 1986. CONDITION: Very good and among the best of its type. Sound and solid overall, with good surface and patina, retaining about 60% of its orig bark with balance of wood surfaces an old dark 1319.patina. Accompanying note and framed card are very good. 52447-1 JS (20,000-30,000)
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VERY RARE CIVIL WAR SAWYER CANNON, ONE Reverse OF ONLY 2 SURVIVORS. SN 13. Rifled 6-pounder, 3.67” Sawyer cannon saw service in the western theatre of war. The most famous battery was Captain Pythagoras Holcomb, 2nd Vermont’s six 6-pounder Sawyer rifles which saw major action at Port Hudson, Louisiana where many unique lead-covered Sawyer projectiles are found. These cannons were made of cast steel, most likely by Putnam Machine Company, of Fitchburg, Mass. Sylvanus and Addison Sawyer made at least 3 cal. of projectiles and guns of which there are only two known. This gun is registry “No. 13”; and the only other example is in a memorial, which is registry “No. 16”. This is only privately owned example. Hazlett, Olmstead & Parks in their definitive text Field Artillery Weapons of the Civil War list other survivor as registry number “16” and is at Lakeview Cemetery, Minneapolis in memorial to fallen Union soldiers. This is no doubt the rarest of all Civil War-used Union field guns that would fit on a standard No. 1 carriage. Cannon has total length of 78 ½” with weight as noted 872 pounds. PROVENANCE: New York estate. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gold painted with iron patina, well defined rifled pitted bore. Three drilled holes rear of vent for sighting bracket which is still found on No. 16. Left trunnion marked with 872 which is the weight. It will be interesting to see if any other markings will be found after the paint is removed. 52758-1 JS (30,000-40,000)
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FINE CIVIL WAR CYRUS ALGER 1853-DATED BRONZE 12 POUNDER MOUNTAIN HOWITZER. SN 109. Cal. 12 Pounder. This a beautiful Model 1841 mountain howitzer on correct carriage. These “petite” cannon are of ingenious design to breakdown as they could be dis-assembled and carried on three pack animals (including ammunition). It was inspected by Louis A. de Barth Walbach who only inspected for US Army for a few months before his untimely death June 26, 1853. Walbach was a brilliant Ordnance Officer who developed a proprietary system for testing gun metal for cannon. Walbach was a graduate of West Point and his father was the oldest officer to serve on active duty in the history of the US Army. 12-pounder mountain howitzers were used in many engagements in the Mexican War and the Civil War, especially in mountainous terrain and in the West. They saw much use in the Indian Wars. They were greatly feared by the Indians, who called them ‘gun that shoots twice’ apparently in recognition of the second report produced by the howitzer’s exploding shell. The piece was designed to fire only anti-personnel ammunition, consisting of either explosive shell, spherical case shot, or canister. The piece is chambered, as are most muzzle-loading howitzers. This is a
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Session 1 fine example of one of the most popular Civil War cannon with bbl weight of only 223 pounds, 500 pounds overall, and bbl length of about 37”. PROVENANCE: GAR Post 184, Corning, Tehama County, CA, 1912; transfered to VFW at later date; Mike Magaldi, Corning, CA, 1994; Paulson Brother’s Ordance, 1994; Denny Pizzini Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Good markings including well struck “US” on top of bbl, makers mark and date on trunnions, weight markings below cascabel and registry number and inspector marks on muzzle face. Brass exhibits good patina. Numerous nicks and scratches which do not affect aesthetics. The carriage was made by Paulson Brothers and is in excellent matching condition. 52662-1 JS (45,000-60,000)
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1321. FINE MASSACHUSETTS SURCHARGED MODEL 1842 ASTON SINGLE SHOT MARTIAL PERCUSSION PISTOL. NSN. Cal. 54. This 1851 dated H. Aston, Middleton, CT Model 1842 pistol is a fine example. This gun conforms to other examples measuring about 14” overall with an 8-1/2” rnd bbl, captive swivel type steel ramrod and brass furniture. Bbl is stamped with Massachusetts surcharge “MS” above “US / GW / P” (Lt. George Wells). Most all metal parts have small inspector initials throughout with two bright inspector’s cartouches stamped in stock opposite lock. “WN” (Walter North) and “WAT” (William A. Thornton). These pistols saw hard use and are difficult to find in apparently unused or lightly used condition such as this example. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are fine and smooth, grey overall with areas of scattered staining and pitting. Markings are crisp and well defined as can be seen in photos. Bore is bright and clean. Brass has cleaned yellow patina with small nicks and scratches. Stock is fine overall, hand worn patina, cartouches are crisp and well struck with scattered small cosmetic blemishes including 1/4” chip just rear of lock. 52328-35 JS (1,250-1,750)
OUTSTANDING MODEL 1322. 1855 PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE WITH MATCHING SHOULDER STOCK. NSN. Cal. 58. This is among the nicest examples of this popular martial Civil War pistolcarbine. This gun conforms with rifled 12” rnd-oct bbl marked at left breech “V/P” over eagle’s head and dated “1855” forward of folding 3-leaf sight on tang. Lock marked on primer door with spread winged eagle and “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” in front of lock and dated “1855” behind the hammer. Walnut stock has inspector cartouche. Gun appears orig, authentic and excellent overall. Ramrod, brass nosecap, brass bbl band and swing swivels all fine. Buttcap numbered “5” as is its attached stock. It is always difficult in this model to find matching lock and bbl dates and matching assembly numbers which this example exhibits. This is among the most aesthetically pleasing examples of the popular Civil War era pistol carbine you will ever find. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: All metal has been lightly cleaned and is bright white/grey overall with small areas of pinprick pitting mostly around muzzle. Adjustable 3-leaf rear sight has crisp markings. Brass mountings are all cleaned with a light mustard color. Walnut stocks are sound and solid with sharp crisp edges with light edge wear and several cosmetic blemishes. Stocks have been varnished, single cartouche is thinly stamped “JS” (Col. John Symington). Impressed line where buttstock fits is present on either side. Gun functions well including Maynard tape device. Bore shows crisp, shiny rifled bore. Gun is accompanied by an orig Civil War era leather sling which is good to very good overall; sound, solid with scuffing and crazing. 52328-49 JS (7,000-9,000)
FINE CIVIL WAR MODEL 1323. 1855 SPRINGFIELD PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE WITH DETACHABLE STOCK. NSN. Cal. 58. This is a fine example of the unique and popular martial Civil War era pistol-carbine. This gun conforms with other examples with rifled 12” rnd-oct bbl marked at left breech “V/P” over eagle’s head and dated “1855” forward of folding 3-leaf sight on tang. Lock marked on primer door with spread winged eagle and “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” in front of lock and dated “1856” behind the hammer. Walnut stock has crisp inspector cartouche “JS” (Col. John Symington). PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Overall very good to fine, markings all crisp and discernible. Bbl and lock have been cleaned to a white/grey patina overall with staining and pitting. Adjustable 3-leaf rear sight complete with good markings. Brass mountings are light to medium mustard patina. Walnut stocks are sound and solid with fairly sharp edges with cosmetic dings and dents, hand worn patina, inspectors cartouche is crisp. Gun functions well with partial roll of caps inside Maynard device with well discerned rifling in bore. Stock has assembly number “6” and pistol is “2”. 52328-48 JS (5,000-6,000) Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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Extraordinarily Rare Shawk & McLanahan Brass Ring Revolver SN 1 together with its Original Presentation Silver RepoussĂŠ Holster of Confederate General James Chestnut
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Session 1 1324. RARE SHAWK & MCLANAHAN BRASS FRAMED REVOLVER, SN 1. SN 1. Cal. 36. Silver plated brass frame, blue and case hardened. This rare gun was made in St. Louis, Missouri. just prior to the Civil War firm owned by Abel Shawk and J.K. McLanahan. This Navy cal. revolver, with a 7-3/4” totally rnd bbl, is based somewhat on Whitney’s design and functions quite well. This gun and the original silver plated holster that always accompanied this gun had an interesting recent history. This pistol was stolen from a good client of ours, but at the time it was stolen, the gun thief could not also steal the holster, only the pistol. After the discovery of the loss of the pistol, our client put in a claim with their insurance company and collected for the loss. Most recently the crook offered the gun for auction (with a competitor). It was then that the insurance company discovered the unique gun that they had paid a settlement on. We are fortunate to have been selected by the insurance company to sell this rare and historic pistol for their account. We knew that the client still had the holster and so approached him about consigning it to this same auction. This rare, beautiful, inscribed holster will be sold immediately after this pistol is sold. Its very unfortunate that we could not reunite this holster and pistol, but as you can understand, they each belong to different individuals. We certainly hope that the winning bidder of the pistol will acquire, and once again reunite, this rare and historic pistol with the important rare and inscribed silver holster so that they can once again be together as they have been for about 150 years previously. The separate silver repoussé inscribed holster will be sold immediately after this pistol and as its description states, the inscription on the holster reads “FROM FELLOW OFFICERS / OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA / RESERVE FORCE / JAN 3RD 1865 / TO A FINE MAN AND OFFICER / BRIGADIER GENERAL / JAMES CHESTNUT CSA”. This gun and silver holster are both discussed (only gun is pictured) in an article by Frank Graves December 2013 issue of Arms Heritage magazine. It together with the holster also is illustrated and discussed (both the holster and the pistol) in Topper’s “Relics of South Carolina” on pg 81. Only 8 of these unique guns are known and each was handmade and finished with minor differences as noted in referenced article. This example is complete, all orig and once associated with a Confederate general. Gun is now missing its orig silver holster with Confederate inscription. This particular example is marked just like SN “2”, only marked “WM. TEGETHOFF” on bbl and cylinder. Frank Graves in his exemplary research shows that Tegethoff probably designed this pistol and was an early gunsmith working for Hawkens. This is the only example known which is silver plated. PROVENANCE: Confederate Brig. General James Chestnut, January 3, 1865; Ted Meredith Collection; pictured pg 81 “Civil War Relics From South Carolina”, Celeste & David Topper, 1988; Butterfield & Butterflied Auction. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl and cylinder retain about half their blue finish with staining and pitting. Brass frame and trigger guard 95% plus silver plate with edge wear and pitting with scattered stains, nicks and scratches. Stocks are sound and solid with strong traces of orig varnish. The last 1-1/4” of loading assembly is spliced 2-pc construction, but appears absolutely orig from its manufacture. SN “1” is only found on left side of grip frame and penciled inside each grip. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp bright bore. 52428-2 JS (20,000-30,000)
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Session 1 1325. PRESENTATION SILVER REPOUSSÉ HOLSTER OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JAMES CHESTNUT. This unique hinged silver holster which contained the silverplated Shawk & McLanahan revolver sold in previous lot originated in this holster. This original silver plated holster and the gun that it has always accompanied had an interesting recent history. The pistol (being sold immediately before this item) was stolen from a good client of ours, but at the time it was stolen, the gun thief could not also steal the holster, only the pistol. After the discovery of the loss of the pistol, our client put in a claim with their insurance company and collected for the loss. Most recently the crook offered the gun for auction (with a competitor). It was then that the insurance company discovered the unique gun that they had paid a settlement on. We are fortunate to have been selected by the insurance company to sell this rare and historic pistol for their account. We knew that the client still had this holster and so approached him about consigning it to this same auction. This rare, beautiful, inscribed holster will be sold immediately after the pistol is sold. Its very unfortunate that we could not reunite this holster and pistol, but as you can understand, they each belong to different individuals. We certainly hope that the winning bidder of the pistol will acquire, and once again reunite, this rare and historic pistol with the important rare and inscribed silver holster so that they can once again be together as they have been for about 150 years previously. The separate Shawk & McLanahan brass ring revolver, SN 1 will be sold immediately before this holster. This silver holster and gun are both discussed (only gun is pictured) in an article by Frank Graves December 2013 issue of Arm’s Heritage magazine. In addition to the beautiful floral repoussé work and large panoply of arms is found a well executed presentation on verso which has the South Carolina state seal and reads “FROM FELLOW OFFICERS / OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA / RESERVE FORCE / JAN 3RD 1865 / TO A FINE MAN AND OFFICER / BRIGADIER GENERAL / JAMES CHESTNUT CSA”. James Chestnut 1815-1885 was a signer of the Constitution of the Confederate States and previously a prominent Democratic senator. Even though moderate on the slavery question he resigned from the Senate upon Lincoln’s election in 1860, helping to draft the Confederate Constitution. Chestnut was aide to PGT Beauregard and ordered the firing on Fort Sumter. His wife published diaries after the war that are considered among the most important Confederate text concerning life in Charleston during the Civil War. Chestnut had an exemplary military career serving as President Jefferson Davis’s aide and his eyes and ears in the field. This is a unique presentation holster formerly in the renowned Confederate revolver collection of Ted Meredith. PROVENANCE: Collection of Ted Meredith; Pictured with Shawk & McLanahan Revolver, SN 1 in Celeste and David Topper, Relics of South Carolina 1988. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Repoussé is well detailed and though the style is not normally seen in the U.S. The inscription appears impeccable and fits gun well. 52458-1 JS (8,000-12,000)
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1326. UNIQUE SILVER INLAID CIVIL WAR COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER OF LEVI BLASDELL, 50th PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS. SN 23620. Cal. 44. Levi S. Blasdell (1833-1910) enlisted 9-6-1861 at Montrose, PA as a Private in Company D, 50th PA Infantry. He was captured at Spotsylvania Courthouse May 12, 1864 and was promoted to Corporal after his release. The two marvelous silver insets, one with Blasdell’s name and unit with a well chased American eagle and the other, of a color bearer holding American flag, certainly appear to be wartime, but why would an enlisted man in the infantry have a government purchased Colt in his possession as infantrymen were not issued revolvers? Even more interesting, is the fact that this gun was purchased in the small town of Americana in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil and that Americana was a city founded by descendants of Confederate soldiers who did not want to return to the United States. A most likely scenario is that this gun was taken from Blasdell when he was captured and kept as a trophy by a Confederate who was among the founders of the Brazil Confederate colony at Americana. Regardless, this is a very fine early 4-screw Colt Army with the finest silver inlays. Accompanying lot are series of letters detailing history and genealogy which should be read. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Gun is sharp, though cleaned with no orig finish. Markings are crisp including 1-line New York bbl address, SNs and patent markings. The Ormsby rolled naval battle scene on cylinder is only partially discernible, otherwise crisp action with bright well defined bore. Silver insets are of the highest quality, mounted flush with chased pins matching engraved backgrounds. 52489-1 JS (4,000-6,000)
1327. EXCEPTIONAL 6” COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO GEORGE TISDALE, 1st MASS REGIMENT. SN 141468. Cal. 31. You will not find a nicer Civil War presentation 6” Colt Pocket Model. Inscription on butt “GEO. E. TISDALE / 1. MASS REGT”. George E. Tisdale (1833-1918) entered service from Leominster, May of 1861 as a musician which was quite fitting for the 33 year old piano maker. He served just over a year, mustering out in July of 1862 and I don’t think he ever used his gun which appears un-fired, retaining virtually all of its bright orig finish. Blue and color case hardened with 6” oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York address with brackets. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Cylinder is 5-shot with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. This particular revolver was produced in 1858 and probably sat on a shelf until sold in 1861 when Tisdale joined service. This is a beautiful gun with a most desirable 6” bbl and an exceptional cylinder retaining most all its orig blue that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Excellent overall, all matching. Bbl and cylinder retain 90-95% of their glossy orig blue with the losses flaked, not worn to a medium patina with only faint sharp edge wear. Rammer and handle retain bright and muted case colors, frame and hammer retain 80% brilliant case colors, with balance faded to a plum/silver. Cylinder shows virtually all sharp rolled stagecoach hold-up scene. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 96-97% of their orig silver plating (dark patina). Grip is sound, well-fit retaining 97-98% plus orig varnish with losses only at edges. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 52328-17 JS (6,000-8,000)
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CASED ENGRAVED REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER. SN 91009. Cal. 44. Beautiful Nimschke style engraved Remington with gold & nickel finish having an 8” oct bbl, pinched post front sight and carved 2-pc ivory grips. Frame has about 60% coverage, fine foliate arabesque pattern engraving with pearled background. It has small flourishes of engraving and geometric patterns on the bbl & backstrap with more fine patterns on the bottom of the trigger guard and bottom of the frame. Cylinder has about 30% coverage fine arabesque patterns. Grips are carved ivory with a shallow relief carved American eagle perched on an American shield holding a ribbon in its beak all surmounting olive branches on each side. Revolver is accompanied by an orig Remington walnut casing with purple velvet lining, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a Remington style flask with angled spout, a wood and brass cleaning rod and a brass Remington 2-cavity bullet mold with sprue cutter having a small “H” inspector mark in the right side. It also has a tin of cartridge primers and an open compartment for cast lead balls. Also accompanied by a fine oak & glass custom display case. PROVENANCE: Ex- Bruce McDowell collection. The Forest G. Rhodes collection. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, matching except grips which are unnumbered. Frame, grip frame & trigger guard retain most of their strong, bright nickel finish. Cylinder & rammer retain 6070% thin gold wash over nickel finish. Grips have a fine mellow patina and are sound. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Finish is possibly an old re-work of high quality as there appears to be some fine pitting under the finish on the hammer and other areas. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Case has a grain check in the lid and another in the bottom but overall is sound with no loose corners and retains about 95% orig varnish. Lining is much faded and worn at the front sight area, otherwise is intact. Flask has a couple of minor nicks with a slightly open seam and retains most of an old polish. Mold is extremely fine with the brass a fine mustard patina and the sprue cutter retaining most of its orig fire blue. Custom display case is equally fine. 52465-6 JRL (6,000-10,000) ESA 297
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1328. RARE REMINGTON BEALS ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1173. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 8” oct bbl, dovetailed German silver cone front sight with grooved top strap rear sight. Frame, bbl & cylinder are blue finished with color case hardened hammer and silver plated brass trigger guard. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Buttstrap bears the white ink number “FB-182”. This number is similar to the markings frequently found on specimens from the famous Karl Moldenhauer Collection. Grips, although matching numbered, do not exhibit inspector cartouches, however various other metal parts of this revolver have small inspector initials. Few Beals Army revolvers remain today with only about 1,900 produced in the period 1861-1862. They were virtually all issued to Union troops and saw continuous service throughout the Civil War and later on the American frontier, usually under harsh and adverse conditions with very limited or no maintenance. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains 94-95% glossy orig blue with light muzzle & sharp edge wear; rammer handle retains about 75% thin orig blue; frame retains 60-70% flaked orig blue with the loss areas a light patina; hammer retains about all of its brilliant orig case colors; trigger guard retains 60-65% orig silver plating; front & backstraps are a gray metal patina and the buttstrap is a light brown patina; cyl retains 60-65% glossy orig blue with a light drag line. Right grip has a repaired crack, otherwise grips are sound showing light to moderate edge wear and overall retain about 50% orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. A rare Civil War era revolver in truly exceptional condition. 52328-2 (5,000-7,000)
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1330. EXTREMELY RARE CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION 2nd MODEL BURNSIDE SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 1731. Cal. 54. Usual configuration with 21” tapered rnd bbl, pinched blade front sight and 2-leaf, 3-position flip rear sight graduated 100-300-500 yards, made without forearm. Receiver is mounted on the left side with a sling bar and ring. Mounted with highly figured burl walnut stock. Lockplate is marked “BURNSIDE RIFLE CO / PROVIDENCE RI” and the lever latch is stamped “G. PAT. FOSTER / APRIL 10TH 1860”. Left side of buttstock is inlaid with an oval silver plate, 3” x 1-1/2”, inscribed “PRESENTED TO / 2ND LIEUT. E. K. SHERMAN / CO. C. 2d REGt. R.I.V. / by his friends / OF / PROVIDENCE R.I.”. It is interesting that the Captain of this same company had an almost identical presentation to Captain Viall which was sold by Julia’s as Lot 2420, March 2011. Edwin K. Sherman entered service when the regiment was first called up June 5, 1861 at Camp Burnside, Providence, Rhode Island. No doubt, the presentation to Captain Viall was that same date as both were among the earliest officers recruited. Viall would go on to become Brigadier General. Edwin Sherman was rapidly promoted through the ranks, becoming 1st Lieutenant June 22, 1861 and then Captain November 28, 1861. The 2nd Rhode Island was prominent at battles of the Army of the Potomac. Lt. Sherman was present at 1st Bull Run where the 2nd Rhode Island fired the opening volley of the battle! He contracted Typhoid Fever during the Peninsula Campaign and later died at Bellevue Hospital in New York City, July 9, 1862. 2nd Model Burnsides are rarely offered and Deluxe presentations are almost unknown, other than the example noted above and SN 593 which was presented by Abraham Lincoln to Senator John Crittenden. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal surfaces are dark grey/brown overall with pitting. Gun appears orig, complete and matching. Obviously this gun was not stored properly and rusted on the non-case hardened portions, but all markings are clear and discernible with exception of patent markings on top of frame which are only partially discernible. Presentation plaque is well fit with silver patina. Stock is sound with storage dings and dents, old sanding and light chipping and one hairline. Mechanics are crisp with pitted rifled bore. 52492-2 JS (7,000-9,000) 1331.
RARE ENGRAVED REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 118088. Cal. 44. Nickel finish with 8” oct bbl, pinched post front sight and usual 3-line address. Revolver is engraved by L.D. Nimscke with about 60 % coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns that have fine pearled background. Engraving patterns extend over the side and top side flats of the bbl, down the backstrap with geometric patterns on the buttstrap and extremely fine detailed hunter’s star on the trigger bow. Cylinder has full circumference engraving in matching patterns. Rammer and lever are modern replacements with light engraving patterns. Although the new model Army was produced in large quantities during the Civil War, very few were plated or engraved, they usually saw hard service and are rarely found with high orig finish today. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection; The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 60-70% orig nickel with strong grip frame. Hammer, rammer handle and cylinder are bright metal. Mechanics are fine. Strong sharp bore with good shine and scattered light pitting. being offered without grips. 52328-1 JR28 (4,000-8,000)
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SCARCE FINE 1861 DATED SPRINGFIELD RIFLED-MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 58. 40” bbl. This is a very nice example of Civil War model 1861 Springfield musket which over 450,000 were made in 1861 and 1862 and few survive in high condition as this was the workhorse musket of the Union Army during the Civil War. Indeed these muskets were often captured and saw continued use by the Confederacy. This gun is consistent with other 1861 Springfield’s being iron mounted, fitted with three flat bands that are spring retained, two leaf rear sight and swelled tulip tip ramrod. This gun is properly marked “US/SPRINGFIELD” with Eagle forward of hammer on lock and “1861” on tail of lock. Barrel flat has matching “1861” date and “VP/Eagle Head” proof. There are two inspectors cartouches “ESA” (E. S. Allin) and “FWS” (possibly - F. W. Sanderson) crisply stamped opposite lock as can be seen in photos. This particular Springfield is hard to find in nice condition and appears 100% orig and complete in every regard. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Fine overall. Metal is grey/bright showing old cleaning, staining and light pitting. Markings are all discernible though bbl date and “VP” proof are worn as can be seen in photos. Stock is fine overall with crisp edges, very sharp inspector cartouches, raised grain with hand worn patina. This gun has crisp action and fine crisp shiny bore. 52328-50 JS (4,5005,500)
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1332. RARE AND FINE CIVIL WAR 1st MODEL ENGRAVED MERRILL OFFICER’S CARBINE. SN 1081. Cal. 54. This is a fine example of the rarely seen 1st Model Merrill Officer’s Model carbine, engraved and German silver mounted and once part of the well known Merrill Collection of Bill Moore of Baton Rouge, LA. The handful of engraved 1st Model Merrill carbines are quite scarce and all very different. This particular example is totally German silver mounted with flat hinge. Lock, hammer, bbl band, trigger guard, breech, sling bar mounts, buttplate and patchbox are all engraved. Stock is deluxe burled walnut and highly polished. Otherwise, this carbine is standard configuration with patent markings on breech and lock with 21-1/2” browned bbl. This gun is in beautiful condition and is pictured and described in the accompanying privately printed book of Mr. Moore’s collection of Merrill’s on pgs 37-39, (Fig. 17). PROVENANCE: Ex-William D. Moore Collection, Baton Rouge, LA. CONDITION: Very good to fine, orig, complete. Traces of finish in protected areas of breech, bbl retains much of its orig thinning brown finish. Assembly number “43” noted on many parts. Stock is well fit with long hairline on right side rear of sling ring. Markings and engraving all fine and discernible with some wear noted to engraving on high portions of “star” on trigger bow. Scattered small, cosmetic blemishes. Mechanically functional with crisp bright bore. 52154-15 (5,500-7,500)
EXTREMELY RARE CIVIL WAR 6-TUBE BLAKESLEE “QUICK LOADER” SPENCER CARTRIDGE BOX. Colonel Blakeslee’s original pattern model and drawings show a sixtube cartridge carrier with a wood block, bored with longitudinal holes to hold six tin tubes. Each tube held seven Spencer cartridges, the correct number to reload the buttstock magazine. The wood block was encased in smooth black leather, with a hinged leather lid to protect the open tops of the tubes. A leather strap held the loaded box under the trooper’s left arm, close to his body. Only 500 of these boxes were ordered by the U.S. government and not more than a handful are known today. The earliest of these 500 had roller buckle closures instead of finial and tabs. This is the rarest early version with roller buckle, thought possibly to be used only on last 500. The only box we have seen previously was sold in the Roy Marcot Spencer collection and is the one printed in his 1983 text Spencer Repeating Firearms. This is a very rare box in complete original condition and as noted rarely do these come to market. PROVENANCE: David Pierce collection. CONDITION: Sound and solid retaining most of its original black finish. Patent markings are discernible on top flap “BLAKESLEE’S PATENT/U.S./CAVEAT FILED SEP. 19,64”. Wood block is intact with 6 tin tubes. Implement pouch retains tab and roller buckle though tab is heavily crazed with leather backed repair. 52156-1 JS (7,000-9,000)
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CIVIL WAR 10-TUBE BLAKESLEE “QUICK LOADER” SPENCER CARTRIDGE BOX WITH ORIGINAL PAPER LABEL. This rare cartridge box is an original and authentic Civil War era example of a rare military accoutrement. Dubbed “Quick Loader” by the soldiers, this is one of 22,000 produced in 1864-65 by Emerson Gaylord of Chicopee, Massachusetts under army ordnance department contracts. This is the most typical box seen, but a vast majority are in very poor condition. This is among the nicest you will see complete with all ten tin tubes. PROVENANCE: Don Stoops, Sharpsburg, MD; David Pierce collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall and about as nice as you will find a Civil War leather accoutrement with good markings and rarely seen original paper label inside lid. Brass finial has glued repair. This label is not photographed or mentioned in any literature cataloger is aware of. 52156-2 JS (4,000-6,000)
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EXTREMELY RARE AND DESIRABLE CIVIL WAR 13-TUBE BLAKESLEE “QUICK LOADER” SPENCER CARTRIDGE BOX, 1 OF ONLY 4 KNOWN. This is the rarest and most desirable of all the Blakeslee quick loader boxes. Even though there was a contract for 1,000, one noted collector states there are only four known extant today. This box, when fully loaded, would weight 10 lbs and was made to be issued to the infantry. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman collection; Butterfield & Butterfield, lot 1623, January 1997; Hayes Otoupalik collection; David Pierce collection. CONDITION: Overall box is good and complete. Though tab is replaced, it still retains all 13 original tin tubes. Hinged lid is functional, and complete with both belt loops and strap loops. Implement pouch is marked “BLAKESLEE’S CARTRIDGE BOX/U.S./PATD DEC. 20, 1864/E. GAYLORD/CHICOPEE/MASS”. There is an indiscernible inspector’s cartouche below maker’s mark. Leather has shrunk and there are several reinforced repairs where lid has cracked at folds and implement pouch tab is reinforced. 52156-3 JS (7,000-9,000)
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PAIR OF UNIQUE GOLD LOCKETS WITH SCRIMSHAWED IVORY IMAGES OF CAPTAIN JOHN MORTON AND GENERAL N.B. FORREST FROM MORTON ESTATE. Captain John W. Morton’s memoirs were published in 1909, “The Artillery of Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Cavalry”. Among the earliest wartime images of Morton is an engraving shown opposite page 207 of Morton as a 21 year old Captain, this is the engraving that the scrimshaw images appear copied from. The large oval locket measures about 2-1/2” x 2” in low karat gold casing with t-bar pin, typical of Civil War era jewelry. The 1-3/4” round gold-plated double sided locket shows similar scrimshawed and colored vignettes of Morton and Gen. Forrest. The round locket appears possibly executed by a different hand and possibly copied from the large oval which most likely was made for Morton’s mother or sweetheart. Both lockets were purchased from the Morton estate in 1982 and have letters of provenance from the original buyer to Mr. Donaldson. Accompanying this lot is a fine First Edition copy of Morton’s 374 page memoir published in Nashville in 1909. PROVENANCE: Morton family descendants; Anne Morton Stout Estate; David H. Wilson, 1982; The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson, 1998/2004. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Folk art scrimshawed images are well discerned. Glass bezel of Morton in the double locket has chip as can be seen in photograph. There is area of deep scratching on face of one locket, apparently attempting to ascertain whether they were solid gold or plate. 52430-7 JS (6,000-8,000) ESA
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FINE ARCHIVE OF CIVIL WAR AND RELATED MEMORABILIA OF THREE GRISWOLD BROTHERS, 15th CONNECTICUT INFANTRY & 1st CONNECTICUT LIGHT ARTILLERY. NSN. Cal. 58. This grouping is fresh to the market from direct family descent still in Guilford, CT. Lot includes: 1863 dated Springfield musket in very nice orig condition with orig bayonet & scabbard, two 6th plate ambrotypes of Joel Griswold with old paper tags and five additional family photographs. Regulation US canteen with initials “JG”. Regulation holster for Colt Army revolver, infantry belt with rare, small US enlisted belt plate and cap box. Two boxes of Sharps rifle cartridges, each retaining four complete linen cartridges, reunion era kepi with New Bern, NC label, detached visor. Also included is 1816 regulation U.S. bayonet, two Civil War infantry cartridge boxes one with orig sling and eagle breast plate and U.S. cartridge box plate. Cartridge box has seven complete wrapped orig 58 Cal. paper cartridges along with several broken cartridges. There is also an Indian War era campaign hat with star-shaped vent holes cut, label on sweatband reads “US ARMY HAT”. The is also a GAR hat device, two GAR membership medal (No. A8675 and R25291) and numbered MOLLUS medal (280). There is a box with miscellaneous insignia and buttons mostly post Civil War, but a couple Civil War enlisted buttons. Joel Griswold’s framed discharge paper with eagle vignette is dated at New Bern, North Carolina, June 27th 1865. Is also present with a small loose tintype of full seated soldier with musket and uniforms. There are two Indian War era mess kits and two brass powder flasks also in lot. Joel Griswold, Jr enlisted August 5, 1862. He was captured at Kinston, NC March 8, 1865 and was paroled March 26, 1865, then mustered out of service the following day. Edward Griswold enlisted October 9, 1861 in the 1st Connecticut Light Artillery which also served in North Carolina, probably explaining the New Bern made kepi with Artillery insignia. Sgt. Charles Griswold served with Joel in the 15th Connecticut and was promoted to Captain, February 18, 1864 of the 29th Connecticut. The Griswold family letters are found in the New York Public Library. There are a few other miscellaneous items as can be seen in photos. CONDITION: Overall good to very good. Musket is very good. Complete orig and authentic though missing sling swivels, metal cleaned bright with crisp lock and bbl markings, matching lock and bbl dates. Stock is sound and solid with hand worn patina with faded, barely discernible inspectors cartouches. The ambrotype showing Joel and his wife is broken, but still discernible. The leather holster, cap box, bayonet scabbard and belts are all worn and crazed but sound and supple. Accompanying bayonet is very good. Campaign hat is very good overall. Kepi has good blue color. Lining is loose but intact as is sweatband. Nap is considerably insect damaged; visor is detached as noted. Cartridge packs have good discernible labels. Remaining cartridges are very good, along with sufficient original caps. Cartridge box breastplate and box plate have been reattached with paperclips but are both very good with both iron hooks on each. GAR medal and GAR hat pin are all good to very good as is MOLLUS medal. 51943-2 JS (2,000-3,000) 301
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ICONIC AND HISTORIC SILVER MOUNTED HAWKENS RIFLE OF GEORGE W. ATCHISON, ST. LOUIS, MO, 1836. NSN. Cal. 52. This is no doubt the finest and most elaborate of all Hawkens rifles. This gun has never left the family descent of E.R. Butterworth who obtained the gun on his travels west in the 1870’s until now. This gun had previously been on public display at the Cody Firearms Museum for the past 20 years. This gun is orig and complete in every regard. This earliest form of Hawkens pre-dates their famous plains rifles. This gun was made during the “Mountain Man” era where few Hawkens products are known and none as elaborate or as fine as this example which measures 53-1/2” overall with 37” full oct bbl with 3 gold bands at breech and muzzle, browned finish, inset silver engraved maker’s mark “J & S HAWKENS”, dovetailed German silver front sight, full buckhorn rear sight on 3” spring extension. Silver inlaid plaque on paneled cheekpiece engraved “G W ATCHISON / ST LOUIS / 1836”. The gun is totally silver mounted, including ramrod pipes, thimble, nosecap, forend wear plate, trigger guard, escutcheons for each key, buttplate, buttplate extensions, 4-pc patchbox, presentation plaque on paneled cheekpiece, plus 10 more decorative silver insets. In addition to silver mountings, there are an additional 6 mother-of-pearl scrimshawed insets and a horn oval inset between trigger guard and pierced silver buttplate extension which contains push button to open lid. Most silver is engraved with floral and geometric scrolls as is steel breech tang, hammer and “Golcher” lock and set trigger. Lock is attached via face by sgl screw into the steel breech tang. All screws are also engraved. Wood ramrod has iron threaded end for worm and silver plated brass tip. George W. Atchison first came West from Vermont in 1830 as a private in the US Army fighting along the rivers during the Black Hawk War (1831-1832). It is interesting to note that private steamers were used by the Army during the war. Atchison established himself as a well
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known steamboat captain and boat builder on the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers not long after his army service. He first secured a clerkship on the steamship “Winnebago” when it came up from St. Louis to Armstrong in the Fall of 1832; the next summer he commanded The Winnebago himself and ran her in the St. Louis and Galena trade. In 1834, he commanded the steamer “Iowa” and later “Dubuque”, both in the upper river trade. The next year found him on the Lower Mississippi commanding “The Belle of Missouri” which he built in the winter of 1834-35. This ship sunk on its first trip by collision with another steamer. According to his obituary from a Davenport, IA newspaper Quad-City Times. This was “the beginning of enough bad luck to discourage a saint.”. In 1835, he built the steamer “George Collier”, she was too big to pass through the locks at Louisville, KY. In 1838, he built the steamer “Governor Dodge”, she sunk at Island 21 that Fall. The then built the steamer “Corsican” which sunk above Baton Rouge, LA”. Atchison went on to build other boats including the double engine “Amaranth” for the New Orleans trade. On May 1, 1843, he loaded almost 500 tons of cargo on the ship made to carry 200 tons; he did make it to New Orleans. No wonder so many of his ships litter the Mississippi and Missouri River basins. Atchison obviously made a very good living as he was able to buy the most magnificent Jacob & Samuel Hawken rifle of its day. Atchison did retire in 1853 selling his last ships and retired to a fine farm in Missouri. Read the various newspaper clippings on line; it’s amazing how many ships he built and sunk and the massive amounts of cargo he transported. It is interesting to note that a fluted anchor is among the engraved designs found in the finial of the patchbox, no doubt representing Atchison’s maritime history. PROVENANCE: George W. Atchison, 1836; E.R. Butterworth about 1870; Butterworth family descents. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Gun is complete and orig. Half of one ear of rear sight is broken and there is a contemporary to time of use repaired wood chip just forward of lock which is backed internally with well patinaed piece of cloth. Remainder of stock is well fit with one crack opposite lock. Checkered wrist is worn. Areas of dark orig varnish are found mostly in protected areas. Bbl is overall plum/brown with minor cosmetic blemishes. Iron lockplate, hammer and breech have traces of case colors, overall a dark silver/grey. Silver mounts have light patina. Reinforced iron tip at top of silver buttplate has dark iron patina. All insets are complete and intact though one mother-of-pearl “leaf ” forward of presentation plaque is cracked. Engraving on silver mostly crisp with some wear on forearm wear plate. Mechanically functional with crisp 7-groove rifled bore. 52461-1 JS (80,000-100,000)
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WELL MADE, HIGH CONDITION, SWIVEL BARREL OVER UNDER DOUBLE PERCUSSION RIFLE BY O. G. THAYER OF CHARDON, OHIO. NSN. Cal. 45 (.465 Groove diameter, 9 narrow groove rifling). 35” Browned octagonal two bbl rifle group is marked with makers name on one and address on other top flat. Brass tipped ramrods are on each side in groove between bbls. Each bbl is fitted with small U-notch rear sight and silver blade front. There is geometric engraving around muzzles and in front of each rear sight. Breech bosses have geometric borders around scroll. Bbl group is locked in position by push button in false lockplate on left side. Back action percussion lock on right is fitted with tall round bodied serpentine hammer with deeply engraved stylized dolphin head. Lock and sideplate are nicely engraved with large flowing open scroll within geometric borders. Buttstock of crotch figured American walnut is fitted with crescent steel buttplate with 3” return along flat toe line. Steel patchbox is inlet on right side of stock, and left side has angular shaped cheekpiece inlet with American eagle in German silver. Grip checkering is widely spaced and has bold groove and line borders. Spurred trigger guard has scrolled “grip”. All of this furniture is engraved en suite with locks, with delicate floral tips to scroll. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their orig brown, other iron parts have a considerable amount of brown. Patchbox and buttplate are cleaned to silver gray, with some brown remaining. Stock has numerous nicks and marks in its orig finish. Grip has been cracked and repaired. Bores are excellent. Lock is fine. A really well made rifle by this Ohio craftsman known to have been working in Chardon in the 1860’s. 51872-26 MGM174 (10,000-15,000)
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IMPORTANT AND HISTORIC DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION SHOTGUN PRESENTED TO INFAMOUS “BOSS TWEED” CONSPIRATOR JOHN J. BRADLEY APRIL 1858. NSN. Cal. 12ga. If this gun could only talk and tell us why this simple mid-grade engraved Liege dbl bbl 12 ga percussion shotgun was presented by sixteen listed New York City aldermen with a contemporary German silver repair to broken forestock held by seven brass screws. This gun looks much like a Manton Muzzleloader, however the maker is unknown. Presentation as seen in photos was expertly etched in raised relief on buttplate that was then Sheffield plated and reattached. This gun must have had some historic memorialization to Bradley and to the other aldermen presenters. The etching, presentation, and plating most likely cost more than the cost of this gun in 1858. John J. Bradley (1831-1891) owned a livery stable at the corner of 4th Ave and 18th St. He was a long time New York local politician, serving as a State Senator for a total of seven years. Bradley was often the subject of newspaper articles including a wonderful Oct 31, 1871 New York Times article titled “Respectable John J. Bradley”’. “It seems inconceivable that at this time of day, anybody endorsed by Tammany Hall should be able to secure a single vote on the ground of his ‘respectability’. John J. Bradley is not only endorsed by the Ring of public plunderers, but his election is of the most vital importance for the perpetuation of their rule. His greed in securing the spoils of office is only equaled by the rapacity of TWEED for extra-official plunder. And yet this man, who is not ashamed to extract at least 200,000 a year from a depleted Treasury for his services....”. Bradley joined the Tammany Hall when quite young, and was never indicted retiring back to his livery business and staying away from politics the last years of his life. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Presents well with presentation buttplate and German silver shield repair to forearm. Iron is overall brown/grey with staining and pitting. Stock other than break is sound, retaining much of its orig varnish, hand-worn patina, scattered cosmetic defects. Buttplate which was silver-plated retains 98% orig silver with some bubbling. Mechanically sound, with clear smooth bores. 51745-1 (4,500-7,000)
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HIGHLY INLAID CURLY MAPLE BEDFORD COUNTY JACOB STOUDENOUR (ATT) FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE. NSN. Cal. .50. Overall 61”. Buttplate 4-3/8” x 1-1/4”. 45-1/4” full oct unmarked rifled bbl. This curly maple stocked rifle has 31 silver inlays and engraved forepiece brass patchbox with a Q type finial. 9” brass toeplate. 9” brass engraved saddle plate running from trigger guard to rear ramrod pipe. The Bedford style lock is flint. The oval silver wrist inlay is engraved with a capital “SH”. Jacob Stoudenour (1795-1863) was a major gunsmith in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Jacob died January 27, 1863 having been a very prolific Bedford County maker. A significant number of his guns were originally flint. CONDITION: Many parts of this rifle appear to be new replacements. The majority of the silver inlays have either been reset or replaced. The bbl tang is a new replacement but there is evidence of orig tang having extended another 1” back over the wrist, suggesting the bbl may be a replacement. The flint lock also appears to be a replacement. Mechanics are functional. Overall condition is good as restored. 52550-1 (7,500-12,000)
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FINE PAIR OF HIGH CONDITION AMERICAN MADE DUELING/ HOLSTER PISTOLS BY ROBERTSON OF PHILADELPHIA WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. NSN. Cal. 48. 10” Browned octagon bbls with under ribs are engraved “PHILADA” on tops, and are otherwise unmarked nor proofed. Breech plugs, without “blow-outs”, are scroll engraved on tops. Breech irons with matching scroll are fitted with V-notch rear sights. High quality bar locks with flat faced serpentine dolphin hammers are engraved with about 50% coverage well cut shaded scroll within geometric borders. “ROBERTSON” (William working at 102 Carpenter Street 1829-55) is on front parts of locks. Triggers are set. Lock tumblers have “fly”. Traditionally shaped, dense American walnut half stocks with horn tips and long checkered flared grips, are iron mounted with trigger plates having stylized pineapple finials. Trigger guards with finger spurs are scroll engraved. Rectangular vacant German silver crest plates are at tops of grips. Stocks attach to bbls with captive side bolts through oval German silver escutcheons. Ebony ramrods with German silver tips and brass tails, are held by single plain pipes and nicely filed thimbles. What appears to be a bleached American walnut case, most likely orig to pistols, has inlet brass corners and fancy shaped inlet medallion on top. Case is lined in dark green coarsely woven cloth and contains a number of good quality accessories including ebonized handle turnscrew, nipple wrench, rosewood loading rod, steel nutcracker type bullet mold, brass 3 compartment flask with fluted sides, and a tin of Winchester percussion caps. Two covered compartments have turned bone knobs, one compartment holds balls, the other the orig key. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Fine, original, retaining a considerable amount of orig finish on metal parts. Bbls have most of what appears to be their orig brown. Locks have lots of their orig color where protected, thinning and browning otherwise. There are traces of blue on trigger guards. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig French polish finish with light marks, scratches, and rubs. Bores are very good, with light pitting. Locks are excellent. Triggers set. Case retains most of what appears to be its orig varnish, lid has a few cracks. Interior cloth appears to be orig, and has some rubs and marks. Accessories are good. A high quality pair of American made pistols, it is obvious that Mr. Robertson felt his competition was from England, as these pistols reflect contemporary English styling. 52033-2 (15,000-30,000) ESA
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PAIR OF KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK PISTOLS ATTRIBUTED TO HENRY HUNSICKER, LEHIGH COUNTY. NSN. Cal. 35. Each pistol is 11-3/4” overall with 6-5/8” octagonal bbls with brass insets signed “HH”. Locks are marked “CALDERWOOD” (Philadelphia lock maker). Guns are simply brass mounted. Guns are obviously made by the same hand but stocks have different embellishment and finish as can be seen in photographs. There guns were originally sold by Floyd Everhart in a September 1999 Gun Report ad described as “near mint pair of original flintlock Kentucky pistols by Henry Hunsicker...gorgeous red-varnished stocks.” Searching information on Hunsicker cataloger can only find rifles, but Ron Gable in his ASAC article in bulletin 61 states that Hunsicker worked circa 1820 in Macungie Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania and generally signed his guns only with his initials. PROVENANCE: Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Very good overall. The lighter colored gun has weak frizzen spring. Both guns have medium mustard patina to brass hardware. Bbls have similar mottled gray patinas with fairly identical engraving with pitting especially at breeches. Locks are smooth with functional cocks. One top jaw screw has smaller diameter than its mate. The darker gun retains most of a red colored piano-like varnish with edge wear and scuffing. The lighter colored gun has thin remnants of varnish and some extra small brass pin decoration around thumbplate and opposite locks between escutcheons. Both guns mechanically very good with clear smooth bores. 51957-11 JS (8,000-12,000)
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1345. RARE AND FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN GUNSMITH JAMES M. JONES PERCUSSION DERRINGER. NSN. Cal. 38. Beautiful and rare pocket derringer with 2-7/8” ovoid shaped Damascus bbl, dovetailed front sight with silver or platinum blade and fixed rear sight on top tang. Top flat of bbl is engraved “J.M. JONES”. Breech plug is inlaid with two wide gold bands and has an engraved screaming eagle’s head in between. Back action lock is engraved in tiny letters “J. M. JONES” above fine delicate scrolls en suite with delicate serpentine shaped flat sided, square edged hammer and decorative scalloped bolster with platinum blow-out plug. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with schnable tip and secured with a sgl wedge through dog-bone shaped silver escutcheons. Pistol is silver mounted with a tapered trigger guard that is engraved with panoply of arms with two different American shields framed with floral sprays. Trigger plate has an elaborately engraved silver pineapple finial. Top of wrist has an empty inlaid rectangular gold thumbplate with cut corners. Sideplate has Mr. Jones’ distinctive sweeping floral design, also lightly engraved. Buttcap has a pinned teardrop shaped silver plate with an engraved triangular silver plate in tip of forestock. Grip is finely checkered in Mr. Jones’ usual patterns. James Monroe Jones, or James “Gunsmith” Jones, was an exceptional African American gunmaker. He was the eldest son, born in the Raleigh area of the Carolinas. It has been published that his father bought the family out of slavery, and according to that article, paid twice for their freedom due to a deceptive master. When the family relocated to Ohio, Mr. Jones’ father made sure that his four sons attended Oberlin College; the first college in the country to accept African American students. When J. M. Jones graduated from Oberlin in 1849 with a Bachelor of Science degree, he was the fourth African American to have achieved this high honor. Mr. Jones later moved to Chatham, Ontario, Canada, a thriving community of well-known African American residents, and abolition sympathizers. It was the hometown of the former runaway slave, Josiah Henson, featured in the famous book by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. It was also an important Underground Railroad terminal, and home to Harriet Tubman. And it was the town where the very famous abolitionist, John Brown, planned his raid on Harpers Ferry, recruiting local Chatham men to participate in that raid.
One of the few men that participated with John Brown in planning that famous raid was Mr. J. M. Jones, a skilled gunsmith, engraver and Justice of the Peace for his county, whose connection to John Brown is outlined in The Canadian Magazine of Politics, Science, Art and Literature, Vol. 4, November 1894 to April 1895. In this lengthy article, the details of J. M. Jones involvement with the Chatham Convention of May 8th, 1858 are examined. At this convention, Mr. Jones and John Brown among others took an oath of secrecy, adopted and signed a constitution, and put forth their ambitious goal to gain freedom for 4 million slaves. There are sections in this article that offer insight into J. M. Jones, the man; as he narrates a portion of the details contained within the article, and included within are several sketches he penned and a handsome photograph of him.
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Another interesting story published about J. M. Jones is the article written by James Gooding, publisher of the Canadian Journal of Arms Collecting, titled “The prince & the pistols: James Gunsmith Jones’ gift was fit for royalty. His patrimony was not.” This article describes an event in September of 1860, when a member of the English royal family, the Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII, was invited to tour the town of Chatham and accept a finely crafted pair of derringer pistols made by a local gunsmith and businessman. But it was only decided at the last minute, after the Prince had already arrived and been kept waiting by the local officials, that it would be unseemly to present these exquisite pistols to a member of the Royal family, simply because they had been crafted by a man of color. Apparently, the account was published in the Chatham Tri-weekly Planet, a local newspaper at the time. It is not known, as of this writing, if the presentation of these pistols was ever actually made. There also exists a letter dated March 15th, 1861, in the Library of Congress archives, from Mr. J. M. Jones to President Abraham Lincoln giving advice on the reconstruction of the South, and wishing for Mr. Lincoln in the final line of the letter, “.... a bloodless and prosperous administration.”; a rather ironic twist of fate, since President Lincoln was indeed killed with a similar type derringer, not too many years after this letter was delivered.
Mr. J. M. Jones’ work is stunning and extremely rare, seldom coming to auction, though Julia’s has had the pleasure of auctioning most every example known including this one, originally in 2010. Each individual piece is unique, but has recognizable embellishments that distinguish his craftsmanship from other gunsmiths’ work made during the same period. This particular derringer is considered a fantastic representation of his style and in beautiful “as found” condition. PROVENANCE: Copy of the reference The Canadian Magazine of Politics, Science, Art & Literature, 11/94-4/95(Vol 4)which documents Jones’ contribution to the abolition movement. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains about all of its fine brown finish with visible Damascus pattern. Lockplate & hammer are dark case colors. Hammer screw is a replacement. Silver furniture is all cleaned bright. Stock has a hairline by the lockplate escutcheon, otherwise wood is sound showing light to moderate high point wear and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 52705-1 (7,500-10,000)
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Session 1 1346. RARE NORTH & CHENEY FLINTLOCK PISTOL, SERIAL NUMBER 816. SN 816. Cal. 72. 8-5/8” rnd bbl marked “V/P” and “US” at breech. Bbl and tang each marked with full SN and assembly number “II”, also cut into back of bbl and breech. Assembly number “II” found on most external screws and inside bow of trigger guard. Further disassembly was not attempted to search for other markings as this gun is so well known with great collection history. Brass frame is marked underneath “NORTH & CHENEY BERLIN”. SN “816” marked inside frame. Like the frame, the butt cap is made of brass. Here is the opportunity to own the Rosetta Stone of United States martial pistols. Simeon North and Elisha Cheney signed a contract with the government to manufacture 500 pistols on March 8, 1799 and were the first pistols manufactured entirely by a contractor, as all previous procurements were assembled from parts either in storage or made by various people. These are truly the 1st American government contracted martial pistols. These new pistols were copied from the French Model 1777 Pistol with several improvements incorporated such as approximately 1/2” longer bbl and an additional screw securing the frame to the bbl. The first 500 were marked “S.NORTH & E. CHENEY BERLIN” along the brass frame while the second contract were marked “NORTH & CHENEY BERLIN”. With these first 500 pistols delivered by early 1800, a second contract was forthcoming to Simeon North and Elisha Cheney for 1,500 pistols dated February 6, 1800. The final delivery of the 1,500 pistols were delivered by mid-year 1801 and effectively launched Simeon North into his pistol making venture that lasted another 25 years. PROVENANCE: Pistol was originally purchased by Henry M. Stewart, 1950; Clay Bedford Collection, 1967; James Lucie; Eric Vaule offered for sale in “Gun Report”, June 1976; Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Iron bbl and tang are in good condition with pitting clearly showing “VP” and “US” markings. Frizzen and hammer are well fit and functional with matching patina to bbl, as does frizzen spring. Ramrod appears to be replaced. Brass frame and butt cap are in very good condition with all markings sharp and clear with old cleaning, shows numerous nicks, dings and scratches from normal handling. Orig stock is correct having old repaired crack and minor chipping at frame, hand worn patina. An interesting inked note in channel by early collector Henry Stewart “H.M.STEWARTPURCHASED AUGUST 1950”. Pistol is orig flint. Considering that only about two dozen of these rare and historic martial pistols are known to exist of the 2,000 orig delivered, this gun being a 2nd Model in original flint with great collection history would make this an important addition to any advanced martial pistol collection. 51957-4 JS (30,00050,000)
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Session 1 1347. EXTREMELY RARE AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE SCHWEITZER “COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA” BRASS CANNON BARREL FLINTLOCK PISTOL, 1795. NSN. Cal. 54. 141/2” overall, 9” brass 2-stage cannon bbl. This unique, early-American contract pistol is quite well known, pictured in numerous texts and has good collection history. The gun appears in wonderful condition with fine aesthetics. The gun is brass mounted with the lines of a fine Kentucky pistol. Gun is well described in several texts. Bob Reilly describes this gun in his 1986 text United States Martial Flintlocks “Abraham Schweitzer (often spelled “Sweitzer”) was a skilled craftsman of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania who was born in 1769 and died in December, 1831. Several superb Pennsylvania rifles are known bearing his name and he is known to have delivered twelve rifles to the government under the contracts of 1792. Contract muskets of 1798 are also known which are stamped on the inside of the locks with Sweitzer’s name. The historic significance of this pistol cannot be overstated. It may be the sole survivor of yet uncovered contracts issued by Pennsylvania for pistols, and the use of the Liberty Cap proofmark dates the arm from 1799 at the latest, during which year it was discontinued in favor of the more commonly seen “CP” (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) mark, placing this weapon in the same time frame as the Assembled pistol contracts of 1797 and 1798 as well as those produced by North and Cheney. The use of a brass cannon barrel on an American martial arm is completely unique, and interestingly, the ‘...return of military stores on hand...’ at Philadelphia, dated May 1, 1781, included ‘...93 brass pistol barrels.’ By 1793, a more logical date perhaps, for this pistol, the same returns showed a total of ‘...80 brass pistol barrels...’ still on hand. These figures provide conclusive evidence that brass barrels were, indeed, among the military stores of the era, and in combination with the Liberty Cap proofmark, may well make this not only the earliest known post-Revolutionary War contract pistol, but may place it with the earliest contract arms of any kind!”. PROVENANCE: Highlighted and described pgs 64-66 “US Martial Single Shot Pistols”, Hartzler & Whisker, 1997; Norm Flayderman Collection; Pictured and described “Historic Pistols, the American Martial Flintlock 1760-1845 by Smith & Bitter”, pgs 102 & 103; Reilly’s “United States Martial Flintlocks”, 1986, pgs 207 & 208; pictured in “Flayderman’s Guide to American Antique Firearms”, 9th Edition, 2007, pg 347. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Gun appears orig and matching with possible restoration of two battery screws. Iron is grey/silver overall with pitting. Brass has been cleaned with a light mustard patina. Bbl proofs are crisp including “Liberty Cap” over “P” and inspector “PG” (Peter Getz of Lancaster, PA) cartouche. Bbl is also marked “WISE” on top bbl flat which is thought possibly to be the officer or barrel maker’s name. The only other example known in this configuration is also marked in script “Simpson”. Walnut stock is sound and solid, one hairline just rear of lock, small ding, dents, scuffs and scratches expected after 200 years, with hand worn patina. Mechanically functional with clean smooth bore. 52304-6 JS (25,000-30,000) 313
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U.S. MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY PISTOL, SERIAL NUMBER 61. SN 61. Cal. 54. The Model 1805 pistol was the first American military handgun produced by a national armory. There were 4,096 guns made from 1806-1808 and they were issued in pairs with the same SN. This is a nice early example conforming to other guns with 10” rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind SN 61. Lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1806” in vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over “US”. Harpers Ferry brass furniture consisting of rear rammer pipe, trigger guard, buttcap and sideplate all of correct pattern and configuration. There is a cartouche “V/CW” (Charles Williams) on wood opposite the lock. Harpers Ferry Model 1805 pistols are among the most sought after U.S. sgl-shot martial pistols and this piece is a very pleasing example with crisp markings. Many collectors feel the lines of this gun are the finest of any collectible martial pistol such that the prestigious American Society of Arms Collectors adopted an image of this gun as their logo. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun appears all orig and correct, with especially crisp bbl markings. When this gun was cataloged in 2007, it was noted as an early re-conversion. Upon closer examination, gun appears orig with no discernible welds in bbl and lock parts all appear orig and matching. If this is a re-conversion, it’s undetectable. Lock also has well discerned markings with pitting. Bbl has been cleaned to a smooth, mottled grey/plum with pitting, especially around vent. Stock is sound, solid with discernible cartouche, hairline rear of escutcheon, hand worn patina. Brass cleaned with a light mustard patina. Mechanically sound with clear, smooth pitted bore. 52328-40 JS (10,000-20,000)
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Session 1 1349. U.S. MODEL 1805 HARPER’S FERRY PISTOL, SERIAL NUMBER 66. SN 66. Cal. 54. The Model 1805 pistol was the first American military handgun produced by a national armory. There were 4,096 guns made from 1806-1808 and they were issued in pairs with the same SN. This is a nice example conforming to other guns with 10” rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind SN 66. Lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1806” in vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over “US”. Harper’s Ferry brass furniture consisting of rear rammer pipe, trigger guard, buttcap, and sideplate all of correct pattern and configuration. There is a cartouche “V/CW” (Charles Williams) on wood opposite the lock. Harper’s Ferry Model 1805 pistols are among the most sought after U.S. sgl-shot martial pistols and this piece is a very pleasing example with crisp markings. Many collectors feel the lines of this gun are the finest of any collectible martial pistol such that the prestigious American Society of Arms Collectors adopted an image of this gun in their logo. PROVENANCE: Pictured in Gun Report, pg 10, 2004; Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall as reconverted from percussion. Otherwise, gun appears all orig and correct and as noted, especially crisp lock and bbl markings. Stock is sound, solid with crisp cartouche with hand worn patina over varnished stock. Mechanically sound with clear, smooth bore. 52328-36 JS (6,000-8,000)
1350. U.S. MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY PISTOL, SERIAL NUMBER 824. SN 824. Cal. 54. The Model 1805 pistol was the first American military handgun produced by a national armory. There were 4,096 guns made from 1806-1808 and they were issued in pairs with the same SN. This is a nice example in orig flint conforming to other guns with 10” rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind SN 824. Lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1807” in vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over “US”. Harper’s Ferry brass furniture consisting of rear rammer pipe, trigger guard, buttcap and sideplate all of correct pattern and configuration along with correct iron ramrod thimble. There is a script cartouche “V/JS” ( James Stubblefield) on wood opposite the lock. Harper’s Ferry Model 1805 pistols are among the most sought after U.S. sgl-shot martial pistols and this piece is a very pleasing example with crisp markings. Many collectors feel the lines of this gun are the finest of any collectible martial pistol such that the prestigious American Society of Arms Collectors adopted an image of this gun in their logo. PROVENANCE: Walter Nee Collection, 2005; Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun appears. Otherwise, gun appears all orig and correct with possible exception of ramrod. Especially crisp lock and bbl markings. Stock is sound, solid with discernible script cartouche and hand worn patina. Mechanically sound with clear, smooth pitted bore. 52328-37 JS (8,000-12,000)
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Session 1 1351. US MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK PISTOL, NEW TO MARKET, JUST DISCOVERED. SN 881. Cal. 54. This is considered among the most beautiful and aesthetically pleasing of American martial pistols. The prestigious American Society of Arms Collectors chose this gun in profile as their logo. These guns were made in pairs between 1806 and 1808 with a total production of about 4,000 guns with each gun of a pair having same serial number. This gun is in the normal configuration of other guns in this pattern with 10” rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind SN 881. Lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1807” in vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over “US”. This gun appears all orig and authentic with excellent markings as can be seen in photos. The orig flint mechanism is complete and orig. The wood opposite the lock is marked with script inspector initials “V” over “JS” ( James Stubblefield). This gun as noted is from Southern estate is not listed in “Harpers Ferry Arsenal and Joseph Perkin The Classic Arms of the Early Years”, 2012, Hudak. This gun appears “as found” with exceptionally fine good markings. This would be a great addition to any collection. CONDITION: Very good overall with metal being gray overall with scattered areas of staining, rust and pitting, tool mark at breech unaffecting aesthetics. Brass mounts have light/medium mustard patina with numerous tiny dents and scratches. Markings on lock are well struck and all discernible. Bbl markings “US” “eaglehead” over P” and “881”are good and discernible. Stock is sound and solid with good discernible inspector marks opposite lock and Mechanically sound with smooth pitted bore. 52754-1 JS (15,000-20,000)
1352. US MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK PISTOL. SN 1283. Cal. 54. This particular gun, SN 1283, was unknown to the collectors market prior to this sale and is not listed in any of the literature including the 2012 text by Hudak on the Harpers Ferry 1805’s. The consignor states this gun has been in his family for multiple generations and is in beautiful “as found” condition with fine markings, especially crisp markings on bbl, lock and stock. Gun in standard configuration with 10” rnd bbl, SNd 1283 and two raised cartouche inspector marks at breech “US” and “eagle head” over “P”. Lock is marked with “eagle” over “US” forward of cock and rear of cock “HARPERS / FERRY /1807”. The wood opposite the lock is marked with script inspector’s initials “V” over “JS” ( James Stubblefield). CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Gun appears all orig and authentic with dark mottled plum/grey patina with staining and pitting with exception of the cock which is a cast replacement. No wonder this rare martial survived as well as it had no cock for firing. The consignor was unaware of this replacement and states it had been in this configuration since he was a child. Stock is sound with hand worn patina with about a 2” crack opposite lock and scattered cosmetic blemishes not affecting aesthetics. There is a “3 / WR” stamped in stock on right just above buttcap. There is a small chip in brass ramrod thimble. All-in-all, this is a superior gun that would be worth finding an orig hammer. Mechanically fine with smooth pitted bore. 52683-1 JS (15,000-20,000)
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Session 1 1353.
US MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK PISTOL. SN 1820. Cal. 54. This is considered among the most beautiful and aesthetically pleasing of American martial pistols. The prestigious American Society of Arms Collectors chose this gun in profile as their logo. These guns were made in pairs between 1806 and 1808 with a total production of about 4,000 guns with each gun of a pair having same serial number. This particular gun is among the last 200 pair made in 1808 bearing the serial number 1820. This gun is in the normal configuration of other guns in this pattern with 10” rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind SN 1820. Lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1808” in vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over “US”. This gun appears all orig and authentic with excellent markings as can be seen in photos. The orig flint mechanism is complete and orig. The wood opposite the lock is marked with script inspector initials “V” over “JS” ( James Stubblefield). This gun appears “as found” with old cleaning to metal with exceptionally fine lock markings. This would be a great addition to any collection. PROVENANCE: Pictured on pg 86 “Harpers Ferry Arsenal and Joseph Perkin The Classic Arms of the Early Years”, 2012, Hudak. CONDITION: Very good overall with metal being gray overall with scattered areas of staining, rust and pitting. Brass mounts which also show old cleaning have light mustard colored patina with numerous tiny dents and scratches. Markings on lock are well struck and all discernible. Bbl markings “US 1820” are discernible though worn as can be seen in photos. Stock is sound and solid with good discernible inspector marks opposite lock and “MB” stamped on right side, just above buttcap at edge of tail of trigger guard. There is some wallowing around the slot for bbl to stock locking key. Mechanically sound with smooth pitted bore. 52304-4 JS164 (15,00020,000) 317
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LAST PAIR OF U.S. MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY PISTOL, SERIAL NUMBER 2048, LAST PAIR MADE. 1) HARPERS FERRY 1805. SN 2048. Cal. 54. The Model 1805 pistol was the first American military handgun produced by a national armory. There were 4,096 guns made from 1806-1808 and they were issued in pairs with the same SN, first SN “1”, last SN “2048” and this is the last pair. Both are IN nice orig flint conforming to other guns with 10” rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind SN 2048. Locks are marked “HARPERS/ FERRY/1808” in vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over “US”. Harpers Ferry brass furniture consisting of rear rammer pipe, trigger guard, buttcap and sideplate all of correct pattern and configuration. There is a weak script cartouche “V/JS” ( James Stubblefield) on wood opposite the lock. This gun is featured on pg 45 of The Gun’s of Harper’s Ferry, Stuart Brown and the more recent text on pg 96, 126-130 Harpers Ferry Arsenal and Joseph Perkins The Classic Arms of the Early Years, Rich Hudak, 2012. The example just recently discovered in 2011. PROVENANCE: Jim Wertenberger Collection; Rick Hudak Collection; Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun appears all orig with crisp markings other than inspectors cartouche in stock which is still visible in outline. Stock is well fit with hand worn patina. Iron overall is a mottled grey with crisp markings. Brass has a light mustard patina overall. Functional with smooth clear bore. 2) HARPERS FERRY 1805. SN 2048. This gun was actually previously known, but because the “4” in SN 2048 is not easily discerned, it took a bit of detective work to realize what it was. This pair has the most intriguing story which is found on the provenance link on website, which is a narrative from Harper Ferry Arsenal and Joseph Perkin The Classic Arms of the Early Years, Rick Hudak, 2012. What an opportunity to own the final pair of the most aesthetically pleasing of all American patterns of martial flintlock revolvers. These are not only very fine guns but the last pair made in exemplary condition with great collection history. PROVENANCE: Jim Wertenberger Collection; Rick Hudak Collection, 2011; Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun appears orig and matching with good markings, with exception of the SN which on other example is extremely well struck. I imagine this was the very last gun made and whoever did the final serialization was tired and that’s why the numbers are only partially struck, though the US cartouche is exceptionally deep. Lock markings are excellent and script inspectors cartouche “V / JS” ( James Stubblefield) is excellent and barely discerned on its mate. Like its mate, this gun is functional with clear smooth bore. 52328-38, 52328-39 JS (20,000-30,000)
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Session 1 1355. RARE 1809 DATED VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY 1st MODEL PISTOL, 3rd VIRGINIA REGIMENT. NSN. Cal. 69. 12-1/4” rnd bbl. Marked on left side of breech with a raised “W” in rectangular cartouche and “P”. “W” denotes Master Armorer George Williamson. Top of bbl at breech dated “1809” and regimentally marked forward of date “3’ VA REG”. Bottom of bbl is heavily pitted and no discernible marks were found. Orig ramrod retention spring still attached to bbl. Bbl is orig flint, as is the lock. Lock is marked “VIRGINIA / Manufactory” underneath the iron pan. Stamped vertically behind the cock “RICHMOND / 1809” (“1” not discernible). Inside lock plate stamped “A” and “IIV”. Front band, buttcap and sideplate are numbered “IIII” on inside. Trigger guard was not removed as it was pinned and probably has same matching number. Bbl tang is marked “V”. In 1809, there were 260 pistols made. It is difficult to find these guns in orig flint, especially with the very desirable Virginia Regimental markings. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Gun appears all orig with exception of top jaw and top jaw screw. Metal is dark with iron patina with pitting overall, but lock and bbl markings are crisp and discerned. Walnut stock is fairly sound and well fit with a well disguised crack repair, about 2” above buttcap and buttcap has internal putty repair. Edges worn and slightly rounded, hand worn patina. Mechanically functional with smooth pitted bore. 52328-32 JS (8,000-12,000)
1356. 1812 DATED 2nd MODEL VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY FLINTLOCK PISTOL. NSN. Cal. 58. 10-1/8” unmarked bbl externally and the bottom is marked “5555” with hash mark. Lock is marked reading in two vertical curves behind the cock “RICHMOND/1812” and forward of cock “VIRGINIA”. Inside the lock is stamped “H” and reversed “E” and each internal part is marked with a small cryptic “S” or “5”. All lock components appear orig with exception of a well restored frizzen. Same cryptic found internally is also found stamped on inside of cock. Walnut stock is marked opposite the lock with pair of small initials,appears to be “JJ”. Furniture consists of a brass sideplate, trigger guard, buttcap, ramrod pipe and inset band near the tail pipe are orig to this gun. Inside trigger bow is stamped “5555”. Only 386 Virginia Manufactory pistols were made in 1812 and orig flint examples are rarely found, this is a beautiful example with great collection history and fine markings and aesthetics. PROVENANCE: O.J. Bierly, Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, PA, 1933; Malcolm MacFarlane, Sewickley, PA, 1954; pictured in “A Pictorial History of U.S. Single Shot Martial Pistols”, Kalman & Patterson, 1957; C. Meade Patterson Collection, Arlington, VA; Conestoga Auctions, Lot 17, November 11, 1999; Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl has been cleaned externally with overall plum/brown patina with staining and pitting. Brass is fairly smooth with dark mustard patina. Stock is sound and solid with about a 1” hairline at underlock at rear, fairly crisp edges, hand worn patina. Frizzen has welded repair, probably an old part that has been repaired and utilized on this gun. Old notes state the top jaw and top jaw screw, frizzen, frizzen spring and screw are replacement “old parts”. Without these notes, I would not have questioned any part other than frizzen and frizzen spring screw. The ramrod is a restoration, however swivel appears orig. Mechanically sound with clear pitted bore. 52328-33 JS (8,000-12,000)
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Session 1 1357. RARE SIMEON NORTH 1808 NAVY CONTRACT PISTOL WITH LARGE BAG GRIP. SN 622. Cal. 64. 16-1/4” overall, 10-1/8” rnd bbl. 5-1/2” lock marked with eagle over “U.STATES.” forward of cock and at tail “S.NORTH / BERLIN / CON.”. Gun has brass mounts with 5-1/4” belt hook. Bbl is unmarked externally like other examples noted. Gun is SNd internally on breech “622” and still retains some of the orig brown finish on bottom of bbl as this model was orig all finished brown. Bottom of bbl marked with series of assembly marks including “II”, “VII” and “IIII” along with double set of punch marks. Breech is marked with 3 punch marks opposite SN. Stock mortise for backstrap is serialized “622” with “IIII” forward and “II” rear. Bbl is marked with 3 punch marks and lock mortise is marked “VII”. Lock parts including screws are marked “I”. Trigger guard has “II” stamped rear of bow. Escutcheon has small letter “K” and belt loop has 2 internal punch marks. About 2,000 pistols were made by North under the 1808 contract, in several variations; this example being the most often seen. These guns sold in pairs, most likely having matching SNs like Model 1805 US pistols. These pistols were the first pistols produced by Simeon North after completion of the North & Cheney arms. Most are converted to percussion. This is a scare survivor in orig flint with orig belt hook. CONDITION: Very good overall, orig flint. Metal overall has been cleaned, iron is grey/bright overall with mottled surface with pitting. Gun appears orig and complete with exception of restored 3-3/4” of forestock and brass pipe. Matching assembly numbers are found throughout as noted. Lock markings discernible though eagle is weak. Stock is sound and solid with hand worn patina and restored 3-1/4” as noted of forestock. Restored brass pipe matches color of brass buttcap, trigger guard, pan and lock escutcheon. Mechanically functional with smooth clear bore. 52414-3 (7,0008,000)
1358. RARE NORTH MODEL 1811 ARMY WITH WICKHAM BAND MODIFICATION. NSN. Cal. 71. 15” overall, 8-7/8” bbl marked on breech. “P / US / 1774”. This 1774 is a rack number of sorts. Lock- plate marked with eagle above “U.STATES” forward of cock and at tail “S.NORTH / BERLIN / CON.”. Tang is marked “P” just forward of screw. Gun is brass mounted with walnut stock, inspection mark opposite lock “V / HHP” (Henry H. Perkins). Only several hundred of the Model 1811 had the Wickham band modification. Sam Smith in his text Historic Pistols The American Martial Flintlock 1760-1845, 1986, pg 146, states “It has been estimated that only 300 or so of the 2,000 pistols were so modified”. PROVENANCE: Stephen D’Arrigo, Jr. Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Iron is overall grey with mottled patina, slightly brighter on bbl than lock. Markings all crisp and discernible, orig flint. Replaced top jaw and top jaw screw. Well disguised inset of wood above lockplate, crack repair between lockplate escutcheon and bbl. Otherwise, stock is sound and solid with cosmetic blemishes unaffecting aesthetics with hand worn patina. Mechanically sound with smooth clear pitted bore. 52414-4 JS (7,000-9,000)
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Session 1 1359. MODEL 1826 SIMEON NORTH FLINTLOCK NAVY PISTOL DATED 1828. NSN. Cal 54. This an honest, complete example of the scarce Navy Flintlock pistol made between 1826 and 1829 in orig flint with total production of about 3,000 guns. This example conforms to others with 8-5/8” rnd bbl, brass blade front sight iron mounted, 3” belt hook, captive swivel ramrod and measuring 13-1/4” overall. Bbl is marked “US / AH / P” (Asabel Hubbard). This example is marked forward of hammer “U.S. / S. NORTH” and dated “1828” behind the hammer. Stock has inspectors cartouche opposite lock “ET” (Elisha Tobey). This particular model in orig flint is quite scarce. CONDITION: Very good overall, appears complete and orig. Metal is mottled grey patina overall with staining and pitting, though marks are crisp and discernible. Stock is well fit with hand worn patina, discernible cartouche with several dings, dents and other minor cosmetic blemishes. Mechanically sound with smooth pitted bore. 52414-2 (5,000-7,000)
1360. EXTREMELY FINE MODEL 1836 U.S. MARTIAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL. NSN. Cal. 54. This is as fine an “R. JOHNSON”, Middleton, CT sgl-shot martial flint pistol you will find. This gun conforms to the usual configuration having 8-1/2” rnd smooth bore bbl, brass blade front sight, oval shaped rear sight on the bbl tang with an overall length of about 14”. Gun is iron mounted with swivel-type steel ramrod. Lockplate is flat and beveled ahead of the hammer marked “US/R JOHNSON/ MIDDn CONN/1842”. Proof stampings on the breech of the bbl are “US/JH/P” ( James Harris). Small subinspector mark “B” is found on trigger guard, bbl and stock. This was the last US martial flint pistol manufactured. Norm Flayderman states in his Guide to American Antique Firearms “Many collectors regard this as the best made, most attractive and best performing of all U.S. military flint handguns. It was standard issue handgun during the Mexican War and continued to see extensive use, converted to percussion, in the Civil War.” Even though 41,000 of these guns were made between 1836 and 1844, most were converted to percussion and few survive as orig flint in as fine condition as this gun. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Bbl and iron mountings are overall bright/grey with scattered areas of staining. Case hardened lock and breech retain traces of their case colors in protected areas. Stock is fine and solid, hand worn patina, raised grain with two bright well-struck cartouches “JCB” (Lt. John C. Beaumont) and “WAT” (William A. Thornton). Bore is bright and shiny and mechanically crisp. 52328-34 JS (2,750-3,750)
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Session 1 1361. FINE 18th CENTURY FLINTLOCK EUROPEAN PISTOL. NSN. Cal. 20 bore. Beautiful brass mounted French-style 15” overall, with 9-3/4” slightly swamped 2-stage rifled bbl. Gun is mounted in well figured stock with cast relief mounts with panoply of arms, masks, with lion faced buttcap. The breech is brass with a raised sight and front sight is 4-legged brass inset with brass blade. Stock has relief carving and moldings. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Gun appears orig, complete and authentic with a fairly smooth iron patina, light mustard to brass. There’s an old putty repair to stock with small reductions at rear and top of lock. Ramrod is replaced, otherwise complete. Only markings discernible are on lock “NIQUET / LE LEUNE”. Mechanically fine with clean rifled bore. 51821-2 JS (1,500-2,000)
1362. ELEGANT 18th CENTURY EUROPEAN FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL. NSN. Cal. 70. 19” overall, 12” 2-stage bbl with brass blade sight. Gun is brass mounted with lock escutcheon in shape of a sea serpent. Gun has incised and raised relief carving with no external proofs. CONDITION: Very good overall. Brass has medium mustard patina; steel is a mottled grey with staining and pitting. Stock is well fit with light insect damage. Putty repair at rear of trigger guard. There has been an added spur mounted to top jaw screw for added ease in cocking. Gun appears orig and matching with good action and smooth clear bore. 51821-1 JS (800-1,200)
RARE AND FINE “WAR OF 1812” US 1363. REGULATION NAVAL BATTLE AX. Desirable early 19th century naval boarding ax stamped on 5” blade “U.S., NYW, JT”. The “NYW” denotes manufacture at the Navy Yard Washington. “JT” stands for the inspector, Captain Joseph Tarbell (1780-1815), who inspected naval weapons at the Navy Yard during the War of 1812. Hasp is almost 2” long with correct bulbous end. Identical specimen is noted on pg 3 in Col. Robert Rankin’s text Small Arms of the Sea Services, 1972 and notes that these are quite rare. This is among one of the nicest examples that I have encountered. There is a thick layer of old black paint covering iron which appears contemporary to time in the Navy. We know that naval arms were continuously painted to protect from sea salt. The markings are much better then normally seen and the haft has a fine surface. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Iron is fairly smooth with areas of pitting visible below paint though mostly smooth. Haft is sound and solid with hand worn patina, the only defect being a large 1-1/2” chip out of bulbous end of haft on reverse. 52693-1 JS (7,000-9,000) Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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EXTREMELY RARE AND FINE ARCHIVE OF AMERICAN PATRIOT JOHN GLEN, Jr. WHICH INCLUDES HIS INSCRIBED REVOLUTIONARY WAR AMERICAN SILVER MOUNTED, FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S FUSIL. The treasure in this archive is, perhaps, the finest known example of an American made fusil of the American Revolutionary War period. The maple stocked fusil has its original commercial flintlock marked “JOVER” and the 38 ½” 65 caliber smooth bore barrel has Birmingham proofs. All of the mountings are nonhallmarked silver with relief Rococo design and fine chiseled martial engraving. The ornate thumbplate has Glen’s initials in the 18th century style where “I’s” and “J’s” are interchangeable, “JGJr”. The sole of the buttplate is engraved in large block letters “JOHN GLEN Jr”. There is fine relief carving at the barrel tang. The overall architecture of the gun is superb. This fusil presents beautifully and was made for a man of means. It represents the finest achievement in mid 18th century American gun making. Col. John Glen Jr (1735-1828) was Quarter Master of the Continental Army of the Northern Department and was a close associate of George Washington, who on occasion stayed at the Glen Plantation in New York. Glen had prior service in the French and Indian Wars in various New York units from 1755. Archive also includes two documents: one bureaucratic signed by John Glen Sr October 21, 1745 and the second is a fine archivally framed document dated 1758, appointing John Glen Jnr as 2nd Lieutenant of the 3rd Company of Militia of Schenectady, signed by James Delancy, the British Lieutenant-Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Province of New York. The chair, which is a typical New England mid-18th century splat back chair, was in the Glen home when Commander-in-Chief George Washington visited and stayed there in 1775 during the Revolutionary War and at other times according to provided research. General Washington could very well have sat in this chair and could have handled this wonderful fusil that no doubt was a prized possession. After the Revolutionary War, the area around the Glen home was renamed “Glen’s Falls, NY’ a name by which it is known today. The area was originally named Wing’s Falls, but Abraham Wing was not the ardent patriot as John Glen and John Glen was a patriot! There is a large file of research concerning the naming of “Glen’s Falls” and also information concerning George Washington’s visits to Col. Glen’s house and provenance on this archive. PROVENANCE: Montreal auction (1970s) of Glen Family items, descended in John Glen’s Jr’s oldest son’s family who were Torries and relocated to Canada prior to the War of 1812. Ex-collection Mark Berube, 2000; Alan Para collection, 2009. CONDITION: Fusil is very good to fine overall. Metal surfaces are dark grey/brown with light pitting. The wood has a rich, mellow, hand-worn patina. The silver mounts have a soft grey patina with minor losses from over 250 years. In the accompanying 2013 appraisal document by well known American Revolutionary War, Kentucky rifle expert and collector Stephen Hench of Lancaster, PA he states: “To the best of my knowledge, there is no finer, documented silver mounted American officer’s fusil from the Revolutionary war than this surviving example of John Glen Jr’s”. Framed commission is very good, complete with seal and stamp. Contemporary 2009 carved powder horn made for display purposes is in fine condition made in the style of 1759 when Glen was in the militia during the French and Indian Wars. Chair- old multiple coats of paint removed. Proper left side of splat absent. Seat remains mostly intact with normal and expected wear. 52610-1 JS (40,000-50,000)
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Session 1 1365. RARE AND MASSIVE AMERICAN COLONIAL ERA SWIVEL BLUNDERBUSS, CIRCA 1700. NSN. Cal. 1.5”. Weighs 23-1/2 lbs including yoke, 46-1/4” overall, 28” brass bbl with 2” flared cannon muzzle, bore 1.5” overall. This impressive early blunderbuss, once in the well known collection of Norm Flayderman, has few comparables. Stock is New England style “fish belly” seen on other early 17th century American arms. Harold Peterson, on pg 41 of his 1956 text, Arms and Armor in Colonial America, 1526-1783 states “The blunderbuss has always been associated with 17th century American in the popular mind. Actually, however, the weapon was little used in this country before the 18th century. It was too specialized an arm for widespread use, and the particular conditions under which it was most useful were seldom encountered. An idea of its popularity may be obtained from the 1678 military inventory of Maryland arms referred above. In that list, there is only one blunderbuss listed out of a total of 791 arms. As late as 1694, Maryland listed only “one old Iron Blunderbuss without a Lock” and one fixt Brass blunderbuss.” It was not until the 18th century brought greater urbanization and increased naval activity that the blunderbuss achieved any prominence among American weapons”. Regardless, this is a fine example of an early swivel blunderbuss that few examples are extant and this specimen is in beautiful, orig condition. CONDITION: Very good overall. Iron, trigger guard, breech, lock and bbl band have smooth dark patina with pitting. The iron yoke is a restoration with matching patina. Brass bbl has medium mustard patina with clear unknown markings “MA / 810”. Stock is sound with numerous small worm holes and several hairlines in forestock of which a couple have been glue repaired. Gun is functional with clear smooth bore. Brass tipped ramrod appears orig with iron base; wood shaft has matching hand worn patina to stock. 52043-4 JS (8,000-12,000)
1366. 18th CENTURY NEW ENGLAND CLUB BUTT FOWLER. NSN. Cal. 80. 581/2” overall, 43” rnd bbl with blade front sight and sighting line cut into breech. Brass mounted with no buttplate on walnut stock. Similar guns are pictured in several texts on American Revolutionary War era arms. Harold Peterson in his text Arms and Armor in Colonial America, pg 46 describes similar guns as “LONG FOWLERS”. These very early fowlers were very simple, utilitarian weapons/food gatherers that never even had a buttplate and existent from the 17th century into the early 19th century. Peterson further states, this particular butt shape, is only found on New England guns”. This is a pleasing example with nice aesthetics. CONDITION: Very good overall. Probable re-conversion with replaced external lock components. Metal has dark smooth iron patina. Brass has mustard color with old cleaning. Stock sound and solid with old refinish, several repaired cracks in forestock and replaced wood forward of stock. Mechanically sound with smooth pitted bore. 52304-1 (7,000-9,000)
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Session 1 1367.
RARE AND FINE REGIMENTALLY MARKED 1st MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 78. 46” bbl. Breech has inspection and initials “FG” with broad arrow proof. Engraved on top of bbl “Po Dn Ms”(Portsmouth Division of Marines). The Royal Marines were founded in 1764 in 3 divisions, Chatham, Portsmouth, and Plymouth. During the American Revolutionary War, John Pitcairn commanded the 300 Marines at battle of Bunker Hill where he was killed and was buried at Old North Church in Boston. Lock marked with “crown” over “GR” and broad arrow under pan and behind the cock is “GRICE” and “1758” in 2-lines. Gun is in beautiful “as found” condition with rich patina to the brass mounts. Iron is dark with good markings. Full length stock with four pipes and correct ramrod. Stock is exceptionally nice, still retaining British storekeeper markings. This is a rare long land pattern Bess that was made at the time of the French and Indian Wars and continued to be used through the Revolutionary War and so rare in that it could have been at Bunker Hill where the Royal Marines in front of the action. Bess’ in this condition, of this era, are even difficult to find in England. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun appears complete and orig, though lock components appear added with smoother surfaces than bbl and lock. Gun was not dis-assembled for further inspection but the fit shows that all major components appear orig to gun. Stock is sound and solid with hand worn patina, cosmetic blemishes do not affect the overall aesthetics with hand worn patina. There are small six sets of three initials “GRT” in right buttstock behind storekeeper marks that unknown meaning to this cataloger but have been there since the time of use as patina and wood surfaces are the same. Brass components have a dark mustard/olive patina with rack numbers engraved on top of buttplate; thumbplate is blank. 5232847 JS (6,500-9,500)
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RARE 1812 DATED HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1795 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 69. 44-1/4” rnd bbl with proofs at breech and partially discernible SN. Lock is well marked with small eagle with “US” inside shield forward of cock and “HARPERS / FERRY / 1812” behind cock. Harpers Ferry produced almost 100,000 muskets between 1806-1818, 10,200 in 1812, but rarely are complete examples found. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Fair to good overall. Gun appears orig and complete though lock which appears orig flint is better than the rest of the gun. This appears to be a reconversion utilizing a complete orig lock. Metal overall is a mottled brown/grey with good lock markings and partially discernible bbl markings including eagle head, “S” from US cartouche, “V” and SN which in part reads “841”. Stock appears orig and complete with several cracks including crack repair to left side of forestock between front bands, refinished with varnish finish. Mechanically functional with smooth clear bore. 52328-45 JS (3,500-4,500)
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1368. RARE 1809 DATED MODEL 1795 HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK MUSKET. SN 914. Cal. 69. Early Harpers Ferry’s pre-War of 1812 are always difficult to find in all models. This musket has 441/2” rnd bbl with discernible “US” and eagle head over “P” proofs along with SN “914”. This gun has a particularly nice “as found” look with exception of obvious re-conversion from percussion. 7,348 muskets were made at Harpers Ferry in 1809, but few survive in complete condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good overall. Metal is overall mottled grey and bright where protected. Markings are discernible, including the early Federal eagle over “US” forward of cock and “HARPERS / FERRY / 1809” rear of cock. Lock components are all replaced. Stock is sound with hand worn patina, several hairlines and crack repair above lock. Inspector stamp discernible forward of lock and rear of trigger guard and script cartouche can be discerned opposite lock. Mechanically functional with pitted smooth bore. 52328-44 JS (3,500-4,500)
Session 1 1370.
1815 DATED HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1803 FLINTLOCK RIFLE. NSN. Cal. 54. 33-1/8” half rnd-half oct bbl having a V-notch rear sight mounted 8” forward of the breech and a brass sight mounted 1-3/4” from the muzzle. The left top breech is stamped with a raised “US” and an eagle head over “P” in sunken ovals. The iron rib holds a brass ramrod pipe at the stock, with a middle iron pipe, a forward one also of iron that is slightly flared and retains the orig iron ramrod. The trigger guard, forestock inset band, sideplate, buttplate and patchbox are brass having the proper latch device on the patchbox operated from an iron button located behind the top brass buttplate screw. The lock plate is marked with an eagle facing the cock with a “US” within the shield on the eagle’s breast. Behind the cock in 3-lines is “HARPERS/FERRY/1815”. The orig walnut stock is nicely marked with the script “JS” ( James Stubblefield) and “V” over “AT” at tail of wood opposite the lock. Behind the trigger guard is “SN”. This is a fine example of a scarce Harpers Ferry with excellent markings, orig finish and “as found”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun appears orig and complete with strong areas of orig browning visible on bbl. The metal is in very good orig condition with the iron parts having a dark brown/plum patina. Brass has a mix of light mustard to dark olive patina. Stock is sound with several cosmetic blemishes, small hairline behind lock and reduction just below lock tail as seen in photos, hand worn patina with discernible inspectors marks and cartouche. Rifling in bore is crisp and well discerned. Gun is mechanically sound. 52328-54 JS (10,00012,000)
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Session 1 1371.
RARE 1816 DATED 1803 HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK RIFLE. NSN. Cal. 54. seven groove rifling, 33” half-rnd/ half-oct bbl having a V-notch rear sight mounted 8-1/2” forward of the breech and a brass sight mounted 1-1/2” from the muzzle. The left top breech is stamped with a raised “US” and an eagle head over “P” in sunken ovals. The iron rib holds a brass ramrod pipe at the stock, with a middle iron pipe, a forward one also of iron that is slightly flared and retains the orig iron ramrod. The trigger guard, forend stock band, sideplate, buttplate and patchbox are brass having the proper latch device on the patch box operated from an iron button located behind the top brass butt plate screw. The lock plate is marked with an eagle facing the cock with a clear “US” within the shield on the eagle’s breast. Behind the cock in 3-lines is “HARPERS/ FERRY/1816” reading vertically. Inside the lock are the initials “V/GM” and a numeral “3”. The orig black walnut stock is nicely marked with the script “JS” ( James Stubblefield) and “AT” at tail of wood opposite the lock. Behind the trigger guard is “CL”. PROVENANCE: William Gerber Collection, Memphis, TN; Robert Howard Estate Collection, 1991. CONDITION: The metal is in very good original condition having been once lightly cleaned with the iron parts having a nice aged color but not a dark patina. The rifling is excellent. The stock is in very good condition, having been refinished with a coat of varnish, probably when some wood restoration around the butt plate tang was done. There is a 2” x 1” area in front of the toe of the butt stock that has been replaced and a 1/2” x 1” area in front and around of the butt plate tang that has also been replaced. The brass furniture is very nice and again showing its age but not dark. There is a 2” stress crack along the side plate area that originates near the breech of the bbl and runs through the rear lock screw terminating just above the trigger pin. 52304-5 (10,000-12,000)
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1372. VERY RARE STATE OF NEW YORK SURCHARGED US MODEL 1814 CONTRACT FLINTLOCK RIFLE MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 54. Rare flintlock rifle even though 1,300 were delivered, few survived. This rifle conforms to unique configuration with 33-3/8” oct-rnd bbl, brass dovetailed Rocky Mountain front sight and fixed rear sight. Top flat over chamber area is marked “SNY” and “V”. Right top flat is stamped “HHP” (Henry H. Perkins). Left top flat has large “P” over “US” proof. Lockplate measures 5-3/16” with beveled edges and convex surfaced cock with heart-shaped hole in its reinforced throat. Lock is marked forward of hammer “R. Johnson / US”. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock secured by three bbl bands with unique, short band springs. Stock is stamped “JP” ( James Perkins) behind trigger bow. Stock has two initial cartouche which is really not discernible but should be “LS” (Luther Sage). 4-1/2” x 1-1/4” iron oval patchbox has piano hinge at the bottom. Iron trigger guard has two diagonal finger ridges behind the trigger bow. This is a nice example; orig and complete, of a difficult pattern to find in orig flint and fine aesthetic condition. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Gun has good matching look from muzzle to butt, iron is overall a mottled grey/bright surface with crisp markings. Stock is sound and solid with hairline forward of lock, 1-1/2” inset left side behind bbl at tang, hand worn patina, some raised grain and small sanded area behind cheekpiece. The grain is somewhat open making the cartouche difficult if not impossible to discern. Mechanics are fine with crisp, rifling in bore. 52304-2 JS (9,000-11,000)
1373. EXCEPTIONAL MODEL 1817 U.S. MILITARY RIFLE. NSN. Cal. 54. This is an extremely fine, possibly the best example extant of a scarce Model 1817 contract rifle made by Robert Johnson retaining virtually all of its orig bright finish, un-fired with near new crisp shiny bore. It would be difficult, if not impossible, to upgrade this example. Gun conforms to the usual configuration with 36” rnd bbl fastened by three steel bands. Iron mountings finished brown including bbl, bands, buttplate, patchbox and trigger guard. Lock, frizzen and hammer are case hardened retaining much of their bright colors. Lock is maker marked and dated “1825” and “R. & J.D. Johnson Middleton, CT.” Bbl tang has matching date of “1825”, inspector marks, “US”, “JW” ( Joseph Weatherhead) and “P” proof in serrated raised cartouche. Stock has inspectors cartouche opposite the lock, script “JW” ( Joseph Weatherhead). Small sub-inspector initials are found on most other parts of gun including stock, trigger guard, bbl & buttplate. CONDITION: Overall extremely fine, all orig, authentic and matching. Bbl, patchbox, buttplate and trigger guard retain about 98% of its orig reddish brown finish with only minor scratches and other blemishes. Bands, sideplate and ramrod are armory bright, though middle band has a more mottled finish and an unusual proof of a small circle around a “C” that is not en suite with other components for color on fit, though close. Lock, hammer and frizzen retain much of their orig muted case hardened finish. Frizzen shows absolute no use or any scratching on friction pad showing gun was probably never fired. Stock is sound and solid with crisp cartouche and sharp edges, scattered small storage dings, dents and scratches. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp action and bright shiny crisp bore. 52304-3 JS (15,000-20,000)
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1375. EXTREMELY RARE 1st MODEL VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY RIFLE WITH RATTLESNAKE PATCHBOX. NSN. Cal. 48. No doubt the most iconic patchbox on any American military arm is 1st Model Virginia Manufactory like this one with 4-pc iron patchbox terminating in rattlesnake’s head, rattlesnake’s body on lid and “DON’T TREAD ON ME” engraved on either side of lid. Giles Cromwell, in his exemplary text The Virginia Manufactory of Arms, 1975, tells the story of these rare rifles. Only 32 guns are noted by Cromwell in first year of production of this variation and indeed no more than 200-250 were made. There is actually an earlier version rifle made in 1803 and 1804 thought to have a plain brass patchbox, but there are no examples known and only 72 were made. The orig configuration of this gun had 46” bbls. This example has been shortened to 33-1/2” and is no longer rifled in 44 Cal., but is now smooth bore measuring 48 Cal. and converted to percussion. Regardless, only a few are known and this gun is orig and as found. The bbl is marked “1 VA REGt NORFOLK COUNTY”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Gun has a hand worn patina overall with an old varnish or shellac covering metal and wood. Iron overall is dark brown/plum, brass has mixed light mustard to chocolate patinas, all protected by the old varnish. Bbl markings are not totally discernible as seen in photo, but “NORFOLK COUNTY” is quite bold. The lock is missing the “V” in Virginia but other markings are discernible. Patchbox details are easily discerned as seen in photographs. Stock has several long hairlines in forestock, tack repair just below lock and lock mortise is wallowed out, but gun is still functional though it won’t hold on half-cock. Ramrod was made for this gun in this configuration with matching patina to stock. 52328-55 JS (4,500-7,500)
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1374. RARE AND INTERESTING PRESENTATION DECORATED AND ENGRAVED HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1816 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 69. This unique musket is beautifully decorated with 18 inset German silver stars varying from 1” to 1-1/2”, a 4” spread wing eagle sitting atop a globe, and 4” blank presentation plate. Lock is marked “HARPERS FERRY 1822” rear of cock and small American eagle with “US” forward of cock. The walnut stock has fine color and checkered wrist not seen on standard military guns. There are other known presentation muskets similarly decorated. Most identified examples were gifts or prizes after the flintlock era in 1840’s or 50’s. The maker of these guns appears consistent, but he utilized muskets of different contractors and even mixed parts. There is a very similar decorated musket displayed in the iconic Claude Fuller Collection at Chickamauga Battlefield Museum and R. L. Wilson shows several almost identical examples in a collage on pg 83 of Steel Canvas. This gun does have a finely engraved name in scroll decoration on top of bbl which is not easily discerned. The last name appears to be “Hamilton” and possibly Schuyler Hamilton who received a similar example as a gift from his friends at the US Military Academy, June 1845. Regardless of recipient, this is a true work of American military art. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Appears orig and complete with typical Harpers Ferry assembly numbers on most metal parts. Bbl, lock and iron mounts show old cleaning with pitting and staining. Bbl is dark with other iron components showing great contrast along with German silver insets and decorations. Wood is sound and solid with crack repair in forestock, there several large dents, dings and scratches. Musket is mechanically sound and functional. 52328-46 JS (4,500-6,500)
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1376. FLINTLOCK SMOOTH RIFLE SIGNED W. ALLEN, SUTTON, MASSACHUSETTS. SN N/A. Cal. .54. Overall 55-3/8”. Buttplate 4-3/8” x 1-1/2”. 40-1/2” full oct bbl signed in script “W. Allen Sutton”. This rifle has a 2-pc brass patchbox with two piercings in the finial which ends with an engraved eagle and shield. The flint lock is marked “J. Tarratt Warranted”. Bbl is held to stock by 3 bbl wedges and stock is checkered at the wrist. The forward finial on the trigger guard is characteristic of Allen rifles. By the end of the 18th century New England gun makers were well into the manufacture of sporting rifles. The center of this activity was the Worcester-Sutton area where Silas and W. Allen were outstanding makers. CONDITION: Very good throughout, with all orig parts. Patchbox release needs adjustment. Some minor wood is missing or stressed under lock, in part due to lock spring requiring adjustment. Mechanics need attention. Lock is in operating condition, however its spring needs adjustment. 52414-1 RGG (3,000-4,000)
MAGNIFICENT CIRCA 1720 SILESIAN FLINTLOCK RIFLE 1377. MADE IN THE 17TH CENTURY STYLE. NSN. Cal. 24 bore. 40-3/4” overall, 29-1/2” slightly swamped oct bbl with fixed rear sight and front blade sight with gilted foliate engraving over 50% of surface. Lock and cock engraved en suite with addition of deer. Fruitwood stock inset with engraved bone and Mother-of-pearl inlaid panels covering about 90% of exposed wood surfaces. Panels depict woodland scenes including largest panel of a mounted horseman in a stag hunt, other hunters with game, various animals, fantastic beasts and foliate designs. Iron tipped ramrod probably of a later period. This is truly a spectacular piece of art in amazing “as found”, very high condition. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl is overall plum patina with strong traces of bright orig blue. Traces of gilt decoration are found in protected areas of engraving on lock, bbl and trigger guard. Stock is sound with sharp edges, hand worn patina with only minor cosmetic blemishes, tiny reductions and only a couple of small hairlines. Insets are virtually all intact with only minor warpage and rising of a few panels. Patchbox has front tombstone-shaped bone inset replaced apparently as it is not en suite, but is well fit with same patina to other bone and could easily have been added contemporarily. Mechanically fine with shiny bright bore. 52630-5 JS (12,000-15,000)
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Session 1 1378.
EXTRAORDINARY GERMAN WHEELOCK SPORTING RIFLE WITH CHISELED LOCK AND BBL, ENTIRE STOCK VENEERED IN WHITE STAG HORN. NSN. Lock, bbl and mounts circa 1720. The stock decoration possibly of the period, but regardless fully veneered stocks are rarely seen of this quality. The artwork is masterful and equal to the finest work found on the well known series of late 17th century German flattened cow horn flasks. The lock is chiseled in relief with the wheel cover a double headed eagle, possibly that of the Austrian Hapsburg family. PROVENANCE: HH Thomas collection; sold James D. Julia, Inc. March 2010, lot 2561; outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker, 2010. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Metal retains an overall dark brown/gray surface. Stag horn inlays all appear original with only minor restoration. Missing a thin 6” piece of veneer on left side of forestock. Regardless this is a magnificent piece of art from the well known HH Thomas collection. 51957-28 JS (8,000-12,000) ESA
1379. COMPOSITE 17th CENTURY GERMAN WHEELOCK WITH 19th CENTURY INLAID STOCK. NSN. Cal. 60 bore. 23” overall, 151/2” oct-rnd bbl. Victorian castles of the mid-late 19th century seemed to have a need for historic arms and armor. This is one such gun that filled that need. The metal parts are 17th century German, but the engraved bone inlays were added mid-late 19th century. Regardless, this is a very attractive and decorative Wheelock in the 17th century-style. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun is sound and complete as configured with minor losses of bone insets. Mechanics are functional; cock and spring are good, but wheel was not cranked to see if truly functional, pitted clear bore. 52630-6 JS (3,000-4,000) 333
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1380. EXTREMELY RARE AND FINE RUSSIAN TULA ARSENAL MODEL 1833 FLINTLOCK DRAGOON PISTOL. SN 1363. Cal. 71. Russian military arms of this era are quite rare in America. This gun is in the kind of condition you would expect to find in a fine Russian museum. Gun measures just over 15-1/2” overall with 9-1/2” bbl retaining most of its orig blue finish. Bbl has several proofs along with “1833” date at breech, “No. 1363”, lock is marked in Cyrillic “TULA / 1833”. Gun is brass mounted with Cyrillic proofs and date on each piece. Thumbplate has Cyrillic mark under crown for Czar Nicholas I. Unique to this Russian arsenal is the black stained stock. This gun is museum quality and would be impossible to upgrade. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Mechanics are crisp with smooth, clear bore. Brass hardware is polished and varnished giving illusion of gilting. Black dyed surface of stock is 95% intact with light scuffing and edge wear. Bbl retains virtually all of its mottled black/plum arsenal blue finish with pin-prick areas of pitting, staining and light scratching. Lock & breech are smooth with a gray iron patina with traces of muted case colors in protected areas. 52536-2 JS (3,000-5,000) 1381. EXCEPTIONAL CASED PAIR OF 50 BORE FRENCH PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS BY DEVISME, 1845. SN 648. Cal. 50 bore. 16” overall, 9” blued oct bbls with fixed sights dated on underside of breech “1845”, signed in gold Gothic letters “DEVISME a PARIS” and each gun signed in gold “1” and “2”. Locks are foliate scroll relief engraved, signed “DEVISME A PARIS”. Hammer, trigger guard, buttcap and other steel mounts are engraved en suite. Ebony stocks are relief carved at forends and 3-panels of fluted grips. Buttcap has central diamond-shape cap with a crest of crown over foliated “R”. The same crest is found on lid of mahogany casing. Casing is purple velvet lined with gilt imprint address of DeVisme and case is fitted for 5 gun tools, 2 ebony cap containers, and ball mold. Lidded compartment contains 1 ball and functional key PROVENANCE: Carl Styne Collection, 1964. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. Guns are matching with complete compliment of accessories. Guns retain virtually all of their orig bright blue and gold on bbls with tiny cosmetic blemishes and light sharp edge wear. Other steel components of guns retain their orig bright finish and luster with minor staining. Polished steel powder measure and levered ball mold also retain virtually of their orig polish with light staining. Other ebony and steel tools and components are equally fine. Casing has some cracks to the thin ebony veneer on lid with scuffs and scratches as can be expected after 170 years. There is a 1” piece of ebony veneer missing right rear and bottom corner casing. Silver inlaid 2-3/4” x 2” pierced and engraved crest is well fit with a silver/grey patina. Case still retains thin varnish. Mechanics are crisp with bright, shiny multigroove rifled bores. 52630-2 JS (15,000-20,000) Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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ATTRACTIVE HIGH GRADE CASED SINGLE-SHOT PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOL BY GASTINNE RENETTE, GUN MAKER TO THE KING OF SPAIN AND EMPEROR NAPOLEON III. NSN. Cal. 48/42 bore. 16-1/2” overall, 11-1/8” oct bbl with dovetailed inset silver bead front sight, chisel engraved address “GASTINNE RENETTE A PARIS”. Breech is relief engraved as is lock, hammer, trigger guard and buttcap. Lock is also marked with same address as bbl. No doubt exhibition grade and cased most unusually with detached bbl in separate French fitted partition. The elaborately relief carved fluted stock terminates in a highly faceted buttcap with finely detailed finial. This is a beautiful cased pistol by one of the great 19th century gun makers, quite renowned, even mentioned in novel by Balzac. Royal purple velvet lined French fitted casing is complete retaining ball mold with sprue cutter marked “JC 42”. Casing with brass plaque in lid with crown over ornate pair of initials. Also includes two powder measures, loose balls, brass tipped cleaning rod and tiny 2-1/2” powder flask. Cased sgl pistols are more rare than cased pairs and this is a beautiful example. CONDITION: Fine overall. Bbl retains no finish though sharp and grey; markings all crisp and discernible. Bbl marked on bottom with crown over “AR” proof and “1844” (date?) and “385” (SN?). Metal surfaces otherwise are fairly bright with crisp etching. There is a hairline crack in the hammer spur. Stock is sound and solid with small chip to left side and several small dings, dents and scratches not affecting overall aesthetics. Implements are matching condition. Mold retains most of its thinning blue finish. Flask retains much of it bright varnish and fire blue to spring. Mechanically sound with crisp multi-groove bore. Mahogany case is sound, retaining much of an old varnish with scattered scuffs and scrapes. Inset plaque has light mustard patina. Key is functional. Lining has light fading, staining and soiling. 51933-2 JS (6,000-7,000)
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SUPERB QUALITY PAIR FRENCH PERCUSSION TARGET/ DUELING PISTOLS HAVING EBONY STOCKS WITH ORIGINAL CASE HAVING A Ls. LEFAURE LABEL AND ACCESSORIES. NSN. Cal. 50. 10-1/2” Browned swamped octagon bbls with multi groove rifling, are gold inlaid “CANON ACIER FONDU” around breech ends. Breech irons and patent breeches are beautifully engraved with finely cut attenuated scroll with unusual shaded acanthus terminations. Shaped island locks with tall serpentine hammers have similar engraving with game scenes of ducks in marsh toward front ends. Ebony stocks with relief carved forend tips and no provision for ramrods, have flared fluted butts. Furniture is of polished iron. Trigger guards have spurs. Trigger plates have nicely shaped finials. Grip caps have lozenge shaped finials. These parts are also engraved with more of that unusual scroll matching locks, etc. More scenes of birds are on front radii of trigger guard bows. Guns are housed in rosewood veneered case with bronze edges and corners, and shaped bronze central medallion. Case is lined in purple velvet and has old paper label printed with scene of hunter, dogs, and stag, as well as “Ls LEFAURE Arquebusier, Bte” then with address and “A Paris”. Case contains a fine array of high quality accessories, most orig, including a rosewood loading mallet, two loading rods, two rosewood containers, small fancy steel oil bottle, powder dipper, small powder flask with ribbed copper body, and a mainspring vice. Other, probably not orig accessories include a high quality steel ball mold with sprue cutter, and nipple wrench with walnut handle. Covered compartment with turned rosewood knob contains some balls and a spare nipple. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their brown, silvered on sharp edges. All other metal parts retain most of their bright polish, darkened a bit to an overall pewter gray. Stocks are very fine with nearly all of their orig finish, one pistol showing some checks through lock area, and a sliver missing in front of bbl bolster. The other has repaired cracks around upper rear portion surrounding lock. Bores are excellent. Locks are crisp. Exterior of case is very fine with nearly all of its orig finish, with some cracks through top. Interior cloth is good with rubs and compressions, considerably faded with two large spots corresponding to leakage of oil or cleaning fluid from breeches of bbls. Label is a bit tattered but legible. Accessories are very fine to excellent. 52700-60 MGM421 (5,000-7,500) 335
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RARE HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT EARLY BREECH-LOADING DOUBLE SHOTGUN BY JEAN SAMUEL PAULY. SN 193. Cal. 20 ga. 32” Bbls. Swiss born, Jean Samuel Pauly, moved to Paris in 1802, and invented one of the first breech-loading systems using the earliest self contained cartridge in 1808. It gained limited popularity and was the predecessor of later systems, one of which was patented by Dreyse, one of Pauly’s employees. Pauly left Paris in April 1814 and went to London and worked for Durs Egg. This interesting gun, made by Pauly while he was in Paris (obviously) is nicely gold inlaid in Gothic script “Invention Pauly” “Brevette a Paris” on tops of bbls. Breech section with gold poincons of a crown over “AR” (?), and gold damascening, are fitted with monkey tail lifting breech mechanism, sides of which are engraved with same patent information as bbls. Hidden roller strikers are housed in lower section and cocked by nicely filed “hammers”. SN (193) is stamped on most major parts. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut stock with right hand cheekpiece, is iron mounted with well filed trigger guard and heavy steel buttplate. Grip and forend are nicely checkered and a well detailed carved boar’s head forms termination of long pistol grip. Sling eyes are on bottom of bbls and toe line. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbls cleaned and most likely re-browned over some scattered pitting. Breech section is mottled gray to brown. Stock rates fine with nearly all of its orig rubbed oil finish with numerous marks and dents, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. A good example of this scarce milestone in the development of firearms. 52030-1 MGM73 (7,000-11,000)
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IMPORTANT JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD, TACHI. Signed “BIZEN OSAFUNE MOTOSHIGE SAKU” Oriikoshi mei (folded over signature) with origami (certificate of appraisal) by the well known famous appraiser of the early 20th Century, Fukushima Seido. Of the existing swords by MOTOSHIGE very few are signed, most are attributed. He lived and worked in the village of Osafune (now Okayama) & he worked early to mid 14th Century. Tempering and point are typical of his work, possibly re tempered. Translation of envelope: “FUKASHIMA SEIDO, SENSEI SHINTEI”. Translation of paper: BIZEN OSAFUNE MOTOSHIGE SAKU - MEI (signature) BIZEN OSAFUNE MOTOSHIGE SAKU - JIDAI JOJI KORO (about mid 14th century) - NAGASA (length) NI SHAKU ICHI SUN HACHI BU (about 65 cm or 26-1/16 length) - ORIKOSHI MEI (folded over and inlaid signature) - SHINOGI ZUKURI (ridge blade) KOGISAKI (small point) - YAKIBA (temper pattern) KOGUNOME (small rounded bead pattern) JIAETSU SEIHI NISHITE - NIOI SHIMARI BOSHI (temper pattern in the point) TOGARITE NOBITE AGARI - SUKOSHI MARUKUKDERU KONO OSHI NI KOMOSAKUNO - TOKUCHO ARA WARU - SHOWA ROKU NEN GO GATSU ( date of paper May 1931). - SAIDO (name with seal). REFERENCE: Fujishiro kotohen page 559, rating JO JO saku, old Hawley’s first edition MO 639 rating 100 BKS 300. CONDITION: Blade in very good old polish in old shirasaya (resting case) with purple bag along with its original saya (scabbard). With excellent worked gold foil habaki (collar). Length: 26 1/16” cutting edge, Overall length in shirasaya mounts approx 37”. 52753-1 (10,000-15,000)
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1386. EXTREMELY RARE SCAGEL CAMP KNIFE IN MINT CONDITION WITH SHEATH. Very rare, double edged camp knife that has a 9-5/16” x 1-3/4” up-sweep blade with triangle shaped ricassos, hand-stamped on the left side of blade “OTTO L. HANKISON. / TOLEDO. O.”, who is the consignor’s grandfather. Left ricasso is marked in small letters “W. Scagel / Handmade / USA”. Handguard is 1/4” thick brass, elliptical shape with fluted top edge. Handle is stacked leather with red synthetic, aluminum, copper and brass spacers. Pommel is dog’s head shaped of 7/8” thick brass secured to the tang with 2 brass pins. Accompanied by custom brown leather sheath with thumb-strap and belt loop. This knife was given a full color picture on page 149 of the book Scagel Handmade, Lucie with credit to the Douglass H. Sandrock collection. The size and the shape of this knife is somewhat an anomaly for Mr. Scagel and finding such a knife in pristine condition is certainly a great rarity. William Scagel was the great grand daddy of American custom knife makers in the modern era. He was born February 1875 in Ontario, Canada and in 1900 immigrated to the United States. In 1917 he opened his shop in Muskegon, MI where he worked in metal & cutlery and in the 1936-1937 period began his knife-making career and died in 1963. Mr. Scagel’’s knives have been the inspiration for numerous custom knife-makers ever since. He produced knives from the tiniest bird & fish knife to the giant camp knives, along with axes & folding knives. He also produced numerous other articles such as copper-ware skillets, pots & pans. He even made corkscrews. His knives rarely come to market. PROVENANCE: Douglass H. Sandrock collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains virtually all of its orig polish & finish, showing only very light sharpening on both edges. Blade has coarse polish lines. Handle is smooth & clean showing no hand oil staining. Brass, hand guard & pommel are a light mustard patina. Sheath is equally new. 52579-2 JRL (20,000-30,000)
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1387. EXTREMELY RARE INSCRIBED SCAGEL UTILITY KNIFE WITH ULTRA-RARE IVORY SCALES AND ORIGINAL SHEATH. Extraordinary Scagel knife with 7-9/16” flat ground clip point blade marked on the right side in period script, undoubtedly by Mr. Scagel himself, “Otto L. Hankinson, / Toledo, Ohio”, who is the consignor’s grandfather. note the script arrow under Hankinson’s name is identical to that on Scagle’s personal knife. Jim Lucie published a couple of Scagle letters dated 1937 and 1939 in a July-August issue of Blade Magazine where Mr. Scagel tells of making this “fine silver mounted ivory handled knife that was sent to Toledo, Ohio”. Right side of blade near the ricasso is marked with Mr. Scagel’s trademark Kris stamp and the partial mark “W. Scagel / Maker”. Hand guard is 3/8” thick base with fluted top edge and oval shape set at an angle to the blade & handle, which is also a rare feature of Scagel knives. The handle has two smooth slabs of ivory attached to the tapered tang with 7 nickel/silver pins. Pommel is Mameluke shape. Accompanied by its orig brown leather sheath with thumb-strap and integral belt loop. This exact knife is pictured in full color on page 154 of the book Scagel Handmade, Lucie with credit to the Douglass H. Sandrock collection. Mr. Scagel apparently made very few knives with ivory handles and finding one in such pristine condition with original sheath is a true rarity. William Scagel was the great grand daddy of American custom knife makers in the modern era. He was born February 1875 in Ontario, Canada and in 1900 immigrated to the United States. In 1917 he opened his shop in Muskegon, MI where he worked in metal & cutlery and in the 1936-1937 period began his knifemaking career and died in 1963. Mr. Scagel’s knives have been the inspiration for numerous custom knife-makers ever since. He produced knives from the tiniest bird & fish knife to the giant camp knives, along with axes & folding knives. He also produced numerous other articles such as copperware skillets, pots & pans. He even made corkscrews. His knives rarely come to market. PROVENANCE: Douglass H. Sandrock collection. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very fine. Blade is full length showing sharpening stone marks on about the bottom 1/3 at the cutting edge, retaining orig polish over the rest of the blade with slight surface etching on the backgrind on one side. Right handle scale shows numerous age lines, otherwise the ivory has a wonderful, mellow golden patina. Sheath shows moderate wear with moderate soil, heavier on the back. Strap is intact. 52579-1 JRL (20,000-30,000) ESA
Session 1 1388. VERY RARE SCAGEL HAND AX WITH SHEATH. Rare Scagel hand ax, 14” overall with integral head & handle. Head is 4-1/4” long, 1/2” thick, tapered to sharp edge and 3-11/16” across the cutting edge. Hand guard is 1/4” thick brass, elliptical shape with fluted top edge. Handle is stacked leather with synthetic red material, aluminum & copper spacers with a crown stag pommel secured with 2 brass pins. Left side of the handle is hand-stamped “OTTO L. HANKINSON. TOLEDO”, who is the consignor’s grandfather. Left side of the head has the partially visible “W. Scagel” mark a light strike with a clear “W Scagel / Handmade” / “USA” stamp. Right side of the head is marked with Mr. Scagel’s trademark Kris stamp and two other unknown stamps. Accompanied by a custom, tooled brown leather head cover marked on the back with a cartouche “S.D. MYERS / EL PASO, TEX.”. Front of the cover is deeply tooled with foliate & floral patterns and a fine pearled background. This ax was given a full page, #178, in color in the book Scagel Handmade, Lucie with the caption crediting the Douglass H. Sandrock collection. William Scagel was the great grand daddy of American custom knife makers in the modern era. He was born February 1875 in Ontario, Canada and in 1900 immigrated to the United States. In 1917 he opened his shop in Muskegon, MI where he worked in metal & cutlery and in the 1936-1937 period began his knife-making career and died in 1963. Mr. Scagel’s knives have been the inspiration for numerous custom knife-makers ever since. He produced knives from the tiniest bird & fish knife to the giant camp knives, along with axes & folding knives. He also produced numerous other articles such as copper-ware skillets, pots & pans. He even made corkscrews. His knives rarely come to market. PROVENANCE: Douglass H. Sandrock collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Sharp edge shows light stone scratches from sharpening with some fine pitting on right side of the head and back edge of the head, otherwise the head & handle retain about 95% bright orig polish. Handle is equally fine with a couple of small dings, showing light wear to the leather & stag. Sheath has a small mouse chew at the back edge of the flap with a small break in the body of the cover at the back edge, otherwise is sound with numerous nicks & scratches and retains about 80% orig brown finish. Altogether an extremely rare set. 52579-3 JRL (15,000-20,000)
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FINE AND RARE CIRCA 1835 “ARKANSAS TOOTHPICK” IVORY COFFIN HILT SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE. 11-1/2” overall, 7-1/2” clip-point blade with 4-1/4” false edge. This is among the finest examples you will find of the iconic W & S butcher coffin-hilt clip-point Bowie with “ARKANSAS TOOTHPICK” etched in central panel. There are only a handful of this early pattern known which are all highlighted in the important Bowie texts, including Bob Abel’s Bowie Knives and Norm Flayderman’s The Bowie Knife. These early knives typically saw hard use and this example has survived with a relatively fine blade, retaining most of its orig luster and easily discerned etched panel. The scabbard is also sound, complete and solid with all three German silver mounts and frog button. The ivory slab grips have beautiful mellow patina. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Fine overall. Blade shows about 50% orig polish and luster with old sharpening, staining and light pitting. Maker’s mark is crisp and etched panel is very good and about as fine as these are found. The ivory slabs exhibit smooth ivory patina retaining all German silver mounts, with one slab having thin 1” chip missing and hairline crack as can be seen in photos. Scabbard is sound and solid retaining much of the gilt decoration and most of it’s dyed deep blue color, some crinkling in scabbard surface, but no bends or weak area. German Silver mounts have matching patina to cross-guard, pins and body of knife. 52413-1 JS (8,000-12,000) ESA
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MAGNIFICENT BEN SHOSTLE CUSTOM CLIP-POINT BOWIE KNIFE. 13-1/2” overall with 8-5/8” massive clip-point, 6” sharpened top edge. Ben Shostle from Muncie, Indiana was a well known master craftsman and engraver who died in 2006 and was known for his high quality, very deep, dramatic engraving style. He was founding member in 1981 and past president of the prestigious “FEGA” (Firearms Engravers Guild of America). This particular knife is totally steel mounted with a gold inset elephant’s head in pommel cap. Grip is formed from polished, fossilized bone. Knife weighs over 1-1/4lb and is among the most menacing edged weapons you will hold. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Steel retains most of its orig polish. Shostle’s signature is easily discerned on ricasso. Shostle’s signature engraving covers virtually all surfaces of pommel, ferrule, crossguard and flat areas of knife. 52174-2 (4,000-5,000)
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RARE WWII V-42 FIGHTING KNIFE FROM ESTATE OF SERGEANT CHARLES E. FIEGE, 1st SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE. This knife is being offered by direct family descent of Sgt. Charles Fiege, along with copies of a few of his service documents and photo of his awards and uniform patches, including bronze star. This very rare V-42 fighting knife made by Case Cutlery Company were issued to the first joint American Allied Special Services Unit. The 1st Special Service Force (also called The Devil’s Brigade, The Black Devils, The Black Devils’ Brigade, and Freddie’s Freighters) was an elite American-Canadian commando unit in World War II, under the United States Fifth Army. The unit was organized in 1942 and trained at Fort William Henry Harrison near Helena, Montana in the United States. It fought in the Aleutian Islands, Italy, and southern France before being disbanded in December 1944. This knife is in fine “as found” condition with blade measuring 7-3/8” retaining much of its blued finish in its correct scabbard. The V-42 was primarily designed by officers of the FSSF, including its commanding officer, Lt. Colonel Robert T. Frederick, who desired a combat knife that could be used to silently eliminate enemy soldiers as well as perform the role of a close-quarters combat knife. The blade’s design has been attributed to Col. Frederick, who had encountered the Fairbairn–Sykes commando knife while on duty in England. While the V-42 had a double-edged blade similar to the Fairbairn–Sykes knife, the V-42 has a cross section with concave hollow ground blade facets, compared to the Fairbairn with a flat four sided diamond cross section. The narrower V-42 stiletto blade profile is designed to optimize penetration when used for thrusting, and the V-42 could easily penetrate a G.I. steel helmet and liner with a single thrust. With its relatively thin, narrow blade, the V-42 was designed from the outset for use as a fighting knife, and was consequently prone to breakage when used for utility chores such as opening ration tins or ammunition crates. Unusual for military combat knives of the period, the V-42’s twin edges were double hollow-ground for increased cutting performance. The addition of the skull-crushing pommel was attributed to the input of Major Orval J. Baldwin, the FSSF Supply Officer. The thumb groove on the V-42’s ricasso was designed to promote a flat grip with the thumb over the crossguard, which positioned the double-edged blade horizontally. In this manner a soldier could slash an opponent with either a forehand or backhand stroke, while ensuring that his blade would slip between the ribs when used in a thrust or stab. This is a rare identified WW II fighting knife that is rarely offered. CONDITION: Knife is very good to fine overall, retaining about 50% of its orig thinning blue finish with staining and pinprick pitting, blade has an extremely fine point. Three initials “WRB” have been scratched into face of scabbard. Scabbard is sound and solid with crazing, scuffing and other small cosmetic blemishes unaffecting aesthetics. 52042-1 JS (5,000-7,000)
1392. *RARE COLT COMMERCIAL MODEL 1900 SEMIAUTO PISTOL WITH ORIGINAL SIGHT SAFETY AND BRITISH PROOFS. SN 2185. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6” bbl, thin half-moon front sight and groove rear sight in the articulated sight/safety in top rear end of slide. This device functions as a sight when in the erect position and as a safety when in the down position. Very few of these pistols were produced with this feature and many were modified with a fixed rear sight in later years. By mid 1901 between the serial range of 700-1400 is when this change occurred. There were only a total of about 3500 of all types of this type of pistol produced 1900-1903. Left side of frame is marked with SN and additional hand-stamp number “L8847”. Left rear side of slide, below the Rampant Colt in a circle are two tiny British proofs. Mounted with smooth walnut grips and accompanied by an orig nickel finish magazine with patent dated base. Very few of these pistols survive today with orig configuration and high orig finish. This model was Colt’s first attempt at manufacturing a semi-automatic pistol. It was very successful which transitioned into the model 1902 and several subsequent models including the venerable, world famous model 1911. CONDITION: Fair to good. Overall retains about 60-65% orig blue, bright in sheltered areas, dulled and turning plum elsewhere. Grips show heavy wear and a hand worn patina with a couple of dings in the right side. Sight safety and hammer show dark case colors. Magazine retains about 90% strong orig nickel. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and fine pitting. 52511-7 JRL (3,000-5,000) C&R Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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Session 1 1393. *SCARCE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 116001. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5” orig Springfield marked bbl with small “S” and tiny “P” proofs on left side of lug. Slide has standard Springfield markings and flaming bomb stamp on left side with usual markings on the right side along with the Springfield spread-winged eagle. Slide has orig thin front sight and flat top, U-notch rear sight. Left forward side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and it also has the flaming bomb stamp above the magazine release. Mounted with large diamond checkered walnut grips that are modern replacements. Accompanied by an orig Springfield 2-tone magazine that has copper slide strip on the top rear edge and a distinctive Springfield folded bottom with lanyard loop. Slide stop is also marked with a small “S” on the inside face. Bbl bushing is a replacement. No further disassembly was affected to check for other matching parts. Given that this pistol was produced in 1915 there is a strong likelihood that it saw service in WWI and later during WWII and possibly Korea. These pistols were in service with the U.S. military well into the 1960’s and 1970’s and elsewhere around the world. Very few are found today in orig configuration with any orig finish. CONDITION: About fine. Overall retains most all of a fine professionally restored finish with only faint sharp edge wear. Magazine is completely orig that shows handling and use with dull finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with pitting in the grooves. 52511-6 JRL (2,000-4,000) C&R
1394. *VERY RARE TRANSITION COLT MODEL 1911/1911A-1 MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 700798. Cal. 45 ACP. Brushed military blue finish with 5” all blued bbl that has connected “HP” inspector initials. Frame has the inspector initials “WTG” (Maj. Walter T. Gorton) below the slide lock. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips and accompanied by an original military 2-tone magazine. Frame has the 1911 A-1 relief cuts back of the trigger with short checkered trigger, wide, finely checkered hammer spur, long spur grip safety and arched checkered spring housing. It also has the narrow front sight and flat top “U” rear sight. This pistol was produced in 1924 as part of an order of 10,000 pistols and was the first military order post-WWI. The vast majority of these pistols were issued to line units of the army and generally saw hard service throughout WWII, Korea and elsewhere. They are rarely found today in orig configuration with any orig finish. Accompanied by a modern Colt Custom Shop mahogany case that has black velvet lining and recess for the pistol. The lock for the case is missing. This is an extremely rare pistol in extraordinary condition the likes of which are seldom seen today. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains about 98-99% crisp original factory blue with only a faint scrape from reinsertion of the slide stop and some minor ring marks on the front strap. Magazine shows crisp blue with bright white top. Grips are crisp showing only faint wear on the diamond points. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, has been fired but very little. Case is equally new. 52527-19 JRL (6,000-10,000) C&R 343
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1395. *LOT OF TWO ITHACA GUN COMPANY 1911 A-1 CAL. 45 AUTOMATIC LUNCHBOX PISTOLS. 1) ITHACA 1911-A1. NSN. Cal. 45 ACP. 5” bbl. Slide right side is devoid of markings. Slide left side marked “ITHACA GUN COMPANY INC. ITHACA N.Y.”. Front sight is serrated ramp. Rear sight is square notched flat top sight. Rear sight registration mark lines up. Hammer is serrated Ithaca type. Grip safety is long tang. Mainspring housing is serrated. Stocks are full checkered with reinforcing ribs. Magazine is unmarked, Parkerized with brazed baseplate. Right side frame marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” over “NO” behind slide stop pin. In front of slide stop pin marked “M1911 A U.S. ARMY”. Pistol has no other internal or external markings. CONDITION: Extremely fine condition. Overall 98% orig factory Parkerizing. Slide above holdback notch shows takedown scratch. Frame shows takedown scratch under slide stop notch. Edgewear on muzzle end of slide and front sight. Minor edgewear on rear edges. High Standard bbl shows moderate loss of bluing. Bore is bright but dirty. Drag mark from dust cover on muzzle. Front and rear grip straps excellent. Magazine catch lock shows moderate screwdriver damage. Stock screws near perfect. Mechanics are fine. C&R 2) ITHACA 1911-A1. NSN. Cal. 45 ACP. 5” bbl. Slide right side is devoid of markings. Slide left side marked “ITHACA GUN COMPANY INC. ITHACA N.Y.”. Slide left has minor takedown scratch above hold down notch. Front sight is serrated ramp. Rear sight is square notched flat top sight. Rear sight registration mark lines up. Hammer is serrated Ithaca type. Grip safety is long tang. Mainspring housing is serrated. Stocks are full checkered with reinforcing ribs. Magazine is unmarked, Parkerized, with brazed baseplate. Right side frame marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” over “NO” behind slide stop pin. In front of slide stop pin marked “M1911 A U.S. ARMY”. Pistol has no other internal or external markings. CONDITION: Fine condition. Overall 95% orig factory Parkerizing. Slide shows minor takedown scratch. Moderate deterioration of left slide finish. Frame shows takedown scratch under slide stop notch. Edgewear on muzzle end of slide and front sight. Minor edgewear on rear edges. Minor scuffs all over. High Standard bbl shows moderate loss of bluing. Bore is dirty and appears to have globs of dirt or grease. Drag mark from dust cover on muzzle. Front and rear grip straps excellent. Magazine catch lock shows no apparent screwdriver damage. Stock screws near perfect. Mechanics are fine. C&R 51964-1, 51964-2 KXK (4,000-6,000)
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1396. *FACTORY PRESENTATION 1911 COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL. SN C45495. Cal. 45. 5” bbl. Left side of slide inscribed “Presented By Harvard Regiment/ To Constant Cordier/May 30, 1916”. Left side rear has Rampant Colt. Right side has “COLT 45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER 45” with Colt’s standard address and patent markings Checkered ivory grips have fine patina with carved Old English “C” cartouche. This gun is listed by SN in William H.D. Goddard’s book The Government Models, 1988, in this exact configuration “checkered ivory stock, ‘C’ on each stock, engraved on receiver “PRESENTED BY HARVARD REGT. LT CONSTANT CORDIER MAY 13, 1916”. Goddard also notes that the gun was shipped to Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Company in Boston along with SN 46081 with identical inscription and ivory grips. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Extremely fine condition as refinished. Verified proof appears sharp and crisp. Rear sight has dent on left side and registration marks do not line up. Magazine catch shows rounded corners as do pin holes in rear of receiver. Front sight is missing. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 52684-1 (6,000-9,000) C&R; ESA Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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Session 1 1397. *COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL MADE IN 1917. SN C90230. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5” commercial bbl. Slide has standard markings with last patent date of 1913 on the left side and standard commercial markings on the right side. Frame is marked “GOVERNMENT MODEL” and SN on right side. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by a military 2-tone magazine. This pistol was produced probably in the last half of 1917 just as WWI was winding down so there is a distinct possibility that it may have seen service during that war. CONDITION: Fine. Slide retains about 90% fine restored blue finish with a series of nicks over the top and some surface spotting with light pitting on left side. Frame retains 96-97% strong professional restored finish showing only very light sharp edge wear and spring housing turning a plummy. Grips are sound with a few chipped diamonds and retain most of their org oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Magazine retains dull finish with the white area turning dark. 52511-5 JRL (1,500-2,500) C&R
1398. *SECOND GENERATION COLT SERVICE MODEL ACE TARGET PISTOL WITH SPARE MAGAZINES AND PARTS. SN SM43580. Cal. 22 LR. Blue finish with 5” floating chamber bbl, thick partridge front sight and fully adjustable rear sight. Slide & frame have standard markings. Pistol is fitted with adjustable aluminum trigger, extended slide release, beavertail grip safety and Commanderstyle hammer with serrated rnd spur and hole. Spring housing is 1911-style and very nicely checkered. Magazine release has an after-market mushroom head. Mounted with diamond checkered, gold medallion faux ivory grips. Accompanied by 3 orig 1970s Ace magazines with stamped metal bases and 1 orig earlier magazine with flat metal base. Also accompanied by a variety of parts which seem sufficient to build another Colt automatic minus the frame, grips, slide & bbl. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 99% bright factory blue. Slide release, bbl bushing, trigger, hammer & grip safety are of a different color. Grips are crisp with no visible wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Has been fired, but very little. Spare magazines & parts are fine. 52007-4 JRL (900-1,200)
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*RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT 1st SERIES PREWWII WOODSMAN SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 102096. Cal. 22LR. Blue finish with 6-5/8” tapered rnd bbl, adjustable front and rear sights and mounted with full checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by an orig 2-tone magazine with marked base. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this pistol in Cal. 22 with 6-1/2” bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and factory engraved Class “B”. It also shows that it was equipped with Partridge front sight, shipped September 30, 1936 to David A. Hay, Wilmington, DE in a 1-gun shipment. Under remarks section of the letter, it shows that it was returned to the factory August 2, 1937 and subsequently shipped August 16, 1937 to Camp Perry, OH where it was finally sold. The engraving consists of about 60% coverage, well executed foliate arabesque patterns with fine pearled background. Front & backstraps and trigger bow are engraved to match. Additionally accompanied by a custom made felt lined mahogany case. According to the Blue Book of Gun Values, Fjestad, there were about 112,000 1st Series Woodsman pistols produced 1927-1947 of which only 151 were factory engraved and of that, only 126 were of this model making those few engraved items some of the most rare of Colt handguns. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except grips which are properly un-numbered. Overall retains 98-99% orig factory blue with faint muzzle end wear and some dulling to the front and backstraps. Grips are crisp with only faint diamond point wear. Magazine shows moderate wear and is darkened on the white upper portion. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Case is fine. 51918-1 JRL (6,000-8,000) C&R
1400. *ENGRAVED COLT MARK IV - SERIES 70 GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL THAT BELONGED TO TEXAS RANGER JOHN (NICK) HANNA. SN 78226B70. Cal. 45 ACP. Nickel finish with 5” bbl, and fixed sights. Slide has standard Series 70 markings on both sides with normal markings on the frame above the grip & trigger bow. Hammer & grip safety are standard items with serrated, arched mainspring housing. Mounted with smooth, 2-pc ivory grips that have a miniature gold Texas Ranger badge inlaid in the right side. Pistol is engraved by Weldon Bledsoe with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns that has fine pearled background. Accompanied by a letter on Texas Ranger letterhead over the signature of Ranger J. Nick Hanna, Sgt, Co. E, Brownsville, TX wherein he states that this pistol was his duty weapon which he carried while working. Also accompanying is an 8-1/2” x 11” color photo of the Rangers in Co. E with their signatures. Additionally accompanying is Sgt. Hanna’s business card. Texas Ranger arms & equipment rarely ever come to market, especially as well documented as this. Additionally accompanied by a fine hand-tooled brown leather zipper case with D-ring carrier attachment and lined with synthetic orange sheep-skin. Each side bears a 4” diameter circle reproduction of a Texas Ranger badge. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 98% crisp custom nickel finish applied after engraving. Front & backstraps are slightly dulled from handling. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Shows moderate use. Case is equally new. 52174-3 JRL (7,500-12,500) ESA Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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Session 1 1401. *SCARCE COLT FIRST EDITION ANACONDA DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL CASE. SN MM00154. Cal. 44 MAG. Bright polished stainless with 6” vent rib bbl, red ramp and white outline sights, marked on left side “COLT ANACONDA / - First Edition -”. Right side is marked with a cal and company name & address. Left side plate is embossed with the Rampant Colt trademark. Mounted with varnished, 2-pc, checkered walnut grips that have silver medallions. Accompanied by its orig, very high quality aluminum carrying case with latches and combination lock. Also accompanying is a small aluminum plate apparently intended to be attached to the lid which is embossed “Colt / Anaconda / FIRST EDITION / 44 MAGNUM”. Also accompanying is the orig owners manual and a form letter from Colt. According to the Blue Book of Gun Values, Fjested, there were 1000 of these fine revolvers manufactured only in 1990. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to have been factory test fired only. Overall retains 99% plus crisp, bright orig polish. Case is equally new. 51980-41 JRL (1,750-2,500) 1402. *EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE AND RARE FURR 1/3 SCALE MODEL 1874 GATLING GUN ON FIELD CARRIAGE. SN 130. Cal. .22 short. Gun is brass and steel construction in precise scale with ten 12-1/2” bbls with brass housing, rails and trunnions. It is set up for the Broadwell drum & is accompanied by one 220 rnd complete drum. Mounted on a miniature scale walnut field carriage with square axle and tapered trail with correct elevation and traversing screws & all brass furniture. Wheels are 18” in diameter with concave construction as in the originals. Top of the housing has a replica miniature Colt plaque. Features are complete to include the scale model folding seat on the top of the trail. SIZE: Height-21”. Length-36”. Weight45lbs. Visible SNs match. Solder of support cradle has come loose and should be a straight forward repair. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching, including drum and frame, along with the two drum keepers. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. Overall retains virtually all of its orig polish on brass with nickel finish on bbls starting to dull with a few flecks of corrosion apparent, and strong varnish on the wood. Bright shiny bores. Very clean action. Mechanics are fine. A fantastic display piece which could be taken to the range. 52076-1 JWK141 (8,000-12,000) C&R
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*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE (ONE OF THREE) AND EXTREMELY FINE 20 BORE A. H. FOX “FE” SHOTGUN WITH SPECIAL GOLD INLAYS WITH CALLAHAN LETTER. SN 202194. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 28” Bbls with narrow, matted rib, and special order ivory and copper Lyman bead, are hand engraved “CHROMOX FLUID STEEL” “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA U.S.A.” on tops. Breech ends are engraved with classic “F” grade 3” triangles of large scroll and acanthus bisected by gold inlaid lightning bolts. 3/16” Bands of geometric engraving are around muzzles. Bbl flats are hand engraved with SN, grade, and stamped with Fox proof. Sides of flats, cocking slide, and breech ends of bbls are damascened. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with striking weight “3”. Small sized case hardened action with rebated and dbl ogee backed frame, features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and dbl triggers. Water table is hand engraved with patent dates, SN, and grade. Action is engraved with full coverage well done open shaded scroll with acanthus and floral highlights which surrounds unusual dbl vignettes of gold inlaid dogs; pointers on left side in mountainous backgrounds, and setters on right in open meadows. There are gold bands around fences and gold inlaid stars on hinge pin heads. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is in arched band above rear dog scenes. Bottom of action depicts ruffed grouse with four chicks in woodland scene within fancy border. Trigger plate is engraved with scroll, acanthus, and flowers to match remainder of action. In front of triggers engraver signature “W.H. Gough” noted in tiny print, an extreme rarity on a Fox. Trigger guard has more scroll flanking twin vignette of flying snipe. SN is in gold on tang. Round knob pistol grip buttstock is of very finely marbled and lightly figured dense European walnut, and measures 14” over leather faced Silver pad. Side panels have closely spaced checkering with attractive fleur-di-lis intrusions. Borderless checkering at grip is of fancy crenelated pattern shot through with ribbons and fleur-di-lis in typical “FE” style. A gold shield on toe line is engraved “Chester Snyder”. Typical high grade Fox extra long splinter forend with inset schnabeled horn tip, is checkered to match buttstock in fancy pattern with ribbons and fleur-di-lis. Interior of iron has wiggle and line border engraving, and standard roll stamped patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.623, right - .624. Bore restrictions: left - .032 (full), right - .018 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .022 (one very small area 6” back from muzzle, mostly .026), right - .026. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14”. PROVENANCE: Callahan letter confirming specifications and specifying Chester Snyder
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Reverse Session 1 as orig consignee, and with his name engraved on shield. Copy of build card for 202194 confirming specifications. Letter, discussing another SN, (202698) with comparisons to this item. Estate collection of Dana Tauber. Ex: Tom Kidd and Jack Puglisi Collections. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain essentially all of a very light sympathetic touch-up blue added to areas on sides of bbls over some evidence of light marks and wear. Damascening appears orig and is strong. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, actual percentage difficult to ascertain because of extensive engraving, but most likely is in excess of 70%. Bottom of action (bird scene) is gray to light brown. Trigger guard retains most of its bright original blue on bow, silvering on tang. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with numerous old marks and dings, and some rubs and thinning on toe line. Checkering is untouched, a bit dirty, with light wear. Pad appears to be orig, alligatored on sides, and flattened at heel. There is a slight 3/4” grain check on left side panel running from center of bottom ogee back into checkering, which appears to have been repaired by factory at time of manufacture. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with no visible imperfections. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong. One of the finest small bore Fox’s extant, factory records indicate a total of 6 “FE” 20’s made, only 3 in Philadelphia. The double dog treatment is very unusual with only one other FE Grade known engraved in this pattern which is offered elsewhere in this sale. 51980-12 MGM10 (150,000225,000) C&R; ESA
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*EXTREMELY RARE A. H. FOX “FE” SHOTGUN WITH DOUBLE DOG GOLD INLAYS, USED BY FOX AS AN “EXHIBITION” GUN WITH CLARK LETTER. SN 30067. (1924) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 32” Bbls with narrow, matted rib, and double steel bead, are hand engraved “CHROMOX FLUID STEEL” “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA U.S.A.” on tops. Breech ends are engraved with classic “F” grade 3” triangles of large scroll and acanthus bisected by gold inlaid lightning bolts. 1/8” Bands of geometric engraving are around muzzles. Bbl flats are hand engraved with SN, grade, and “2-3/4” Chambers” and stamped with Fox proof. Sides of flats, cocking slide, and breech ends of bbls are damascened. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with striking weight “3”. Case hardened action with rebated and dbl ogee backed frame, features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and nickel plated Kautzky single selective trigger. Water table is hand engraved with patent dates, SN, and grade. Action is engraved with full coverage well done open shaded scroll with acanthus and floral highlights which surrounds unusual dbl vignettes of gold inlaid dogs; pointers on left side in mountainous backgrounds, and setters on right in open meadows. There are gold inlaid stars on hinge pin heads. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is in arched band above rear dog scenes. Bottom of action depicts ruffed grouse with four chicks in woodland scene within fancy border. Trigger plate is engraved with scroll, acanthus, and flowers to match remainder of action. Trigger guard has more scroll flanking vignette of two flying snipe. SN is in gold on tang. Round knob pistol grip buttstock is of strikingly fiddle figured and beautifully marbled European walnut, and measures 13-1/2” over ribbed composition buttplate. Side panels have closely spaced checkering with attractive fleur-di-lis intrusions. Borderless checkering at grip is of fancy crenelated pattern shot through with ribbons and fleurdi-lis in typical “FE” style. A vacant silver shield is on toe line. Typical high grade Fox extra long splinter forend with inset schnabeled ebony tip, is checkered to match buttstock in fancy pattern with ribbons and fleur-di-lis. Interior of iron has wavy and line border engraving, and engraved patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .728. Bore restrictions: left - .036 (full), right - .033 (full). Wall thickness: left - .030,
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right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast 1/4” on. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 13-1/2”. PROVENANCE: 5 Ledger cards indicating return to factory, one with note “loaned to Johnson Morgan ?”, another with “Savage Exhibit Chicago”. Roe S. Clark letter with specifications. Information card with specifications. Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Excellent, appears near new, as partially and very lightly restored, appears unfired. Bbls retain 95 - 98% of what appears to be orig blue, but is most likely a very sympathetic re-blue over some light marks and scratches. Action retains nearly all of what appears to be orig color, but is most likely a simple re-color, with very little polishing or work necessary, and shows only a touch of subsequent silvering on highest edges (knuckle not polished). Stocks retain nearly all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish over a number of nicks and dents, most notably 3 or 4 fairly deep dings on right side of butt, and a few inside of pistol grip. An incipient, but old, 1/4” stress crack is behind top tang. Checkering is slightly worn and has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Factory records indicate that this particular gun was exhibited by Fox at trade shows, etc. and has been returned to the factory numerous times. Most certainly restoration work was done at one of these times to preserve a “factory new” look. 51980-34 MGM9 (75,000125,000) C&R
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*RARE AND SUPERB A. H. FOX “FE” SHOTGUN WITH SINGLE TRIGGER. SN 25992. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 30” Bbls with narrow, matted rib, and twin ivory beads, are hand engraved “CHROMOX FLUID STEEL” “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA U.S.A.” on tops. Breech ends are engraved with 2-1/2” triangles of large scroll and acanthus bisected by gold inlaid lightning bolts. Bbl flats are hand engraved with SN, grade, and stamped with Fox proof. Sides of flats, cocking slide, and breech ends of bbls are damascened. Bottom of left bbl is stamped with striking weight “1”. Case hardened action with rebated and dbl ogee backed frame, features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and gold plated Kautzky single selective trigger. Water table is hand engraved with patent dates, SN, and grade within acanthus borders. Action is engraved with full coverage well done bold open shaded scroll with acanthus and floral highlights which surrounds vignettes of gold inlaid dogs; pointer on left side in mountainous backgrounds, and setter on right. Gold inlaid quadrants transected by leaves are on hinge pin heads. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is in scrolled ribands behind dog scenes. Bottom of action depicts ruffed grouse with four chicks in woodland scene within fancy border. Trigger plate is engraved with bold rose bouquet within acanthus scroll borders. Trigger guard has more scroll flanking vacant lozenge. SN is on tang. Round knob pistol grip buttstock is of very finely marbled and lightly figured dense European walnut, and measures 13-5/8” over brown leather faced Silver pad. Side panels have closely spaced checkering with attractive fleur-di-lis intrusions. Borderless checkering at grip is of fancy crenelated pattern shot through with ribbons and fleur-di-lis in typical “FE” style. A gold shield on toe line is engraved with initials “JHMcD”. Typical high grade Fox extra long splinter forend with inset schnabeled horn tip, is checkered to match buttstock in fancy pattern with ribbons and fleur-di-lis. Interior of iron has wiggle and line border engraving, and hand engraved patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.725, right - .725. Bore restrictions: left - .035 (full), right - .019 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .038, right - .038. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Cast 1/4” on. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-5/8”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of
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Dana Tauber. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain essentially all of what appears to be their orig blue, with only a few light handling marks and minor thinning. Damascening appears orig and is strong. Action retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color, with a touch of silvering on fences, thumbpiece, sides of trigger guard bow, thinned on tang. Forend latch is excellent, thinned a bit. Gold of trigger is excellent, worn through only a bit on ridge above finger blade. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with a few old marks and dings, and possible addition of a bit of oil at butt with installation of newer pad. Checkering is untouched, a bit dirty, with a hint of wear. There is a slight 3/8� grain check behind top tang running into checkering on right side. Bores are excellent, with a few extremely light striations (possibly leading) in right bbl. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong. Trigger works. Undoubtedly one of the best examples of this scarce top of the cataloged Fox line of guns one could ever hope to find, truly superb. 51980-29 MGM106 (60,000-90,000) C&R; ESA
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*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE (ESTIMATED 9 PRODUCED) FOX “M” GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN. SN 400346. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chamber. 32” Bbl with raised, ventilated, matted rib, are hand engraved “CHROMOX FLUID STEEL” “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA. U.S.A.” either side of rib, red front and white ivory mid-bead. Varying sized well cut open, shaded, scroll, along with some standard scroll adorn the breech section, which also has arcaded and geometric gold wire inlay. Bbl flats are engraved with grade, SN and stamped with Fox proof. Sides of flats along with cocking slide are engine turned. Unique case hardened action with gold plated top lever release button on left side, is fitted with gold plated trigger having checkered finger blade, and has SN and grade engraved on water table, which also has some scroll engraving and wiggled triple line borders. Action is engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut shaded intertwined medium scroll with acanthus highlights, within gold inlaid arcaded and geometric borders. This treatment is counterpoint to other gold inlays, some in two color, including 2-color gold fleurdi-lis at point of action sides, light and yellow gold olive branch on right side, as well as gold foliage on top of action, and foliate and floral branch on top lever. “FOX” is in gold in arched rectangle on both sides of action, and 9-petal gold flowers are on ends of hinge pin. Bottom of action depicts low relief pair of well detailed gold pigeons in flight. Trigger plate continues theme of scroll, within geometric border. Case hardened trigger guard has matching scroll flanking gold initials “CWS” in geometric gold border. (Build card indicates gun was made for Charles W. Steiger). SN is in gold at grip. Finely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over open sided brown white line pad. Side panels are checkered with fleur-di-lis and ribbon intrusions. Fancy pattern checkering with fleur-di-lis and ribbons is at grip. Matching long reverse tapered beavertail ejector forend with exceptional checkering including ribbons and fleur-di-lis, has Fox’s Deeley type release. Interior of iron is engraved with SN and grade. Bore diameter: .730. Bore restriction: .036 (full). Wall thickness: .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. PROVENANCE: Factory build card confirming specifications, and indicating gun was
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originally made with full pistol grip for E. K. Tryon Co. This name is scratched out and Charles W. Steiger is written in, and it should be speculated that he specified change of grip before delivery. This very gun is pictured on page 188 of A. H. FOX; THE FINEST GUN IN THE WORLD by Michael McIntosh, Revised edn. Estate collection of Dana Tauber. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains over 95% orig blue. Action retains perhaps 80% orig case hardening color, which was never very strong, as evidenced by coloring on water table. Actual percentage very difficult to determine because of extensive engraving. Case color on trigger guard shows only some thinning and silvering at grip. Forend latch retains most of its orig color. Trigger and top lever latch retain most of their orig gold plate. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig hand rubbed oil finish, with only a few very light handling marks. Checkering very lightly worn and dark. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically excellent. An exceptionally fine example of this very rare Fox gun. It is estimated that fewer than 570 single bbl traps were produced, only 9 in this highest and tastefully executed grade. 51980-28 MGM15 (30,000-50,000) C&R; ESA
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*EXTREMELY RARE (ESTIMATED 25 PRODUCED) FOX “L” GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN. SN 400347. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chamber. 32” Bbl with raised, ventilated, matted rib, are hand engraved “CHROMOX FLUID STEEL” “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA. U.S.A.” either side of rib. There are 2” triangles of open, shaded, scrolling acanthus on side of breech end. Bbl flats are engraved with grade, SN and stamped with Fox proof. Sides of flats and breech end of bbl are damascened, cocking slide is engine turned. Unique case hardened action with top lever release button on left side, has SN and grade engraved on engine turned water table. Action is engraved in classic late “D” style in a special pattern developed for the single trap with near full coverage shaded scrolling acanthus with large floral accents on bottom and trigger plate. Both sides of action are gold inlaid “FOX”. Case hardened trigger guard has matching acanthus with SN at grip. Finely marbled European walnut Fox capped long pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over open sided brown white line pad over 1/4” black spacer. Side panels are checkered and fancy pattern checkering with lozenge intrusion and scroll flourishes into butt is at grip. Matching long reverse tapered beavertail ejector forend has Fox’s Deeley type release. Interior of iron is engraved with SN and grade. Bore diameter: .730. Bore restriction: .033 (full). Wall thickness: .054. Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. PROVENANCE: Factory build card confirming specifications, and indicating gun was made for E. K. Tryon Co. with no date given. This very gun is pictured on page 180 and 187 of A. H. FOX; THE FINEST GUN IN THE WORLD by Michael McIntosh, Revised edn. Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbl retains over 90% of what appears to be orig blue, silvered and thinning on breech portion. Action retains approx 85 - 90% correct, factory, case hardening color, as engine turning on water table is underneath color, and some engraving detail is softened on bottom of action. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish over a number of light dings with a few subsequent marks. Checkering lightly worn. Pad is new. Bores are excellent with a few light scratches. Mechanics are fine. 51980-26 (17,500-27,500) C&R
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*FANTASTIC HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PHILADELPHIA FOX “J” GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL HANG TAG. SN 400282. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. This extremely well preserved example features a 32” bbl engraved “CHROMOX FLUID STEEL” and “MADE BY A.H. FOX GUN CO PHILA PA USA” on either side of the raised, matted ventilated rib. Breech section has well cut scroll engraving on sides. Bbl flat is stamped with grade, SN, and Fox proof. Sides of flat and cocking slide are engine turned. Case hardened action with top lever trip on left side is engraved with 70% coverage varying sized scroll. “FOX” is in arched device on each side. Case hardened trigger guard has SN on tang. Attractively marbled and lightly stump figured flesh-toned European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4” over black leather faced Hawkins pad. Side panels are checkered and point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Matching reverse tapered long beavertail ejector fore-arm has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: .727. Bore restrictions: .031 (full). Wall thickness: .067. Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. With roughly 410 produced, finding a J Grade in this condition with its original factory hang tag is indeed an extremely rare occurrence. PROVENANCE: Factory original hang tag included. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains over 95% original blue, with some light edge wear and minor silvering around breech end. Action retains 90-95% bold orig case hardening color, thinned on thumb piece, top tang, and along right side from normal hand wear. Trigger guard blue is silvered on tang. Stock retains most of its original oil finish, with slight finish added at butt due to installation of a later style Hawkins pad and has a number of minor scratches and light marks as well as a fairly heavy dent in the “V” of checkering on right side of grip. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Trigger pull is very light, perhaps 1/2 pound. 52249-1 (4,000-7,000) C&R
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Session 1 1409.
*UNUSUAL A H FOX “SPECIAL” SHOTGUN WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND EJECTORS, MOST LIKELY BUILT BY BURT BECKER. SN 126434. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 30” Bbls with narrow, matted rib, are engraved “FLUID STEEL” “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO PHILA. PA. U.S.A.” on tops, twin ivory beads. There are 1-1/2” pyramids of scroll and geometric bands at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, Fox proof, and “BB”. “S.” is engraved. Cocking slide and sides of bbl flats are engine turned. It appears that this gun started life as a Sterlingworth ejector, and has usual Sterlingworth type spring tension forend release. Case hardened action with SN and “SPECIAL.S.” engraved on water table, has filed in rebate for stock and double ogee back. Action also features automatic safety and gold plated Kautzky single selective trigger. Action screw has small set screw as found on most Becker guns. Action is engraved with 70% coverage scroll which appears to have been done by Becker himself, as it matches his “hand”. Game birds are on sides of action; tom and hen turkey on left, and a pair of ducks flying toward viewer on right. Bottom of action portrays a well detailed semi-relief gold inlaid setter in classic “F” grade style, with mountains in background, all within fancy crenelated border. Scroll engraving continues onto trigger plate as well as blued trigger guard where it flanks gold inlaid monogram of crossed “J”s (?). SN is on tang. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut Fox capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over black leather faced NOSHOK pad. Side panels are checkered in “DE” manner, and grip checkering is of unusual borderless spiked pattern. Matching splinter forend has ejector patent numbers stamped on iron, and has Sterlingworth type release. Bore diameter:
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left -.727, right - .727. Bore restrictions: left - .039 (extra full), right - .017 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .030. Drop at heel: 3-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, thinned a bit on sides and along sharp edges of rib. Action retains 85 - 90% orig case hardening color, thinning and browning on bottom. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig varnish finish with a number of chips and light scratches. Pad is a newer replacement. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 51980-11 MGM113 (27,500-35,000) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1410.
*ICONIC BURT BECKER FOX IN SUPERB ORIGINAL CONDITION. SN 114. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Bbls. American born Burt Becker served a four year apprenticeship with “Uncle” Dan Lefever, during the 1880’s and worked for Batavia Gun Works and Remington. He is first listed in the Philadelphia 1909 city directory as a “gunmaker”. Although he was competent in all areas of gunmaking, it was his expertise in boring barrels producing extremely close patterns, that brought him to national fame, mostly through being canonized by Nash Buckingham, as Becker was instrumental in the building of Buckingham’s famous shotgun, “Bo Whoop”. Becker was closely associated with the A. H. Fox Company, and helped in the development of the “super” Fox, and in fact was responsible for the special boring of every “super”. With Nash Buckingham’s loss of the original “Bo Whoop”, a friend of Buckingham’s contacted Becker, now retired and near 80 years old, to build a replacement. This replacement gun was Becker’s number 121. Seven guns later than the gun offered here (SN 114). This gun has 28” bbls with slightly raised matted rib fitted with two ivory beads. Tops of bbls are hand engraved “FLUID STEEL” “Built by Burt Becker Phila PA U.S.A.” There are bands of small scroll and wiggle borders around breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped “114”, and “PROOF” within an oval. There are some other marks including an “X” and “II”. Bottom of right bbl has tube makers mark “D” over “3” surmounted by a crown. Left bbl is marked with striking weight “3”. Raised sides of flats and breech ends of bbls are damascened. Standard size case hardened Fox action has rebated and double ogee back, as typically found on “FE” guns. Water table is stamped with usual Fox patent dates, and SN “114”. On this particular stamping the “1”’s are inverted. Michael McIntosh in A. H. FOX; THE FINEST GUN IN THE WORLD relates that the new “Bo Whoop” has the “one” dies upside down on the bbl flats. He attributes this to Becker’s failing eye sight. The action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved with coverage similar to that found on early “C” grade guns. It exhibits
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80% coverage fairly well cut varying sized scroll within geometric borders; a duck flushing from marsh is in circular vignette on bottom of action. Becker is known to have done his own engraving, and most likely did the work on this gun, as it does not match the style and “hand” of usual Fox engraving. Case hardened trigger guard has scroll on bow, and SN “114” on tang. Buttstock is of very attractive well marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut and has a slight “swan-neck” to its straight grip. It is fitted with a Jostam open sided pad, and has rather squarish point pattern checkering wrapping over top of grip with execution similar to other Becker made guns. Matching splinter forend has Fox type inset schnabeled horn tip, and Deeley type release. Interior of iron with engraved borders, is stamped with Fox patents, and “114”. Bore diameter: left -.727, right - .727. Bore restrictions (restrictions start approx 2-1/2” behind muzzles): left - .011 (lt mod), right - .008 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .029, right - .031. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast 1/2 off. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. PROVENANCE: Consignor’s notes. Photographs by William Hedrick of another Becker built gun, showing similarities of engraving and checkering. Estate collection of Dana Tauber. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain well over 95% orig blue, with only a very few light marks. Action retains 85 - 90% orig case hardening color, silvered a bit on fences and bottom. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with numerous light scratches and handling marks. Checkering very lightly worn. What appears to be orig pad, is darkened. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. A superb condition, exceedingly rare American classic. 519808 MGM24 (15,000-25,000) C&R; ESA
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*SUPER “DE” “SUPER FOX” SHOTGUN WITH STRAIGHT GRIP AND SPECIAL ORDER TRIGGERS WITH CALLAHAN LETTER. SN 31044. (1926) Cal. 12 ga. 3” Chambers. 32” Bbls with Becker over-boring and long tapered chokes, are hand engraved “CHROMOX FLUID STEEL” and “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA U.S.A.” on tops either side of slightly raised, matted rib. Breech ends are engraved with second generation “D” grade 2” triangles of large scroll and acanthus. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, “3IN”, and Fox proof. Sides of flats and cocking slide are engine turned, and breech ends of bbls are damascened. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with striking weight “1”. Case hardened and rebated action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and dbl triggers which are unusually shaped, in that they turn straight down (per factory letter, where they were specified as “not to be curved”). Water table is stamped with SN, and grade and hand engraved with patent information. Action is engraved with full coverage well done bold open scrolling acanthus which surrounds vignettes of snipe on left, and grouse on right. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is in scrolled ribands behind bird scenes. Bottom of action depicts a pointing setter watching as a pair of grouse fly off away in woodlands within fancy border. Trigger plate is engraved with more acanthus scroll. Trigger guard has more scroll flanking vacant shield. SN is on tang. Straight grip buttstock is of lightly streaked and finely stump figured dense European walnut, and measures 14-1/2” over black leather faced Jostam pad. Side panels are checkered and checkering at grip is of fancy pattern with flourishes into butt separated by ribbons in typical “D” style. High grade Fox extra long splinter forend with inset schnabeled ebony tip, is checkered to match buttstock in fancy pattern. Interior of iron has wiggle and line border engraving, and engraved patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.735, right - .734. Bore restrictions: left - .046 (extra full), right .045 (extra full). (These dimensions are typical of Becker bored guns.) Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .030. Drop at heel: 1-7/8””, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. PROVENANCE: Callahan letter giving specifications from orig build card including orig pad, chamber length, shaping of triggers, weight, etc. Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue, although matting on rib is a bit soft. Engine turning on flats is somewhat stained. Traces of damascening remain on breech ends of bbls and locking lug. Action retains 70 - 80% orig color, silvered and thinned on fences and beads, considerably lightened on bottom of action and trigger guard. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with a number of light marks and compressions. Checkering lightly worn and a tad dirty. Bores are excellent, with a hint of frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. As the Super Fox was intended for use in waterfowling, often in wet and salty conditions, they are mostly of low grade, and often found in less than good condition; this high grade high condition example is very unusual. 51980-37 MGM108 (10,500-15,500) C&R
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Session 1 1412.
*VERY RARE (54 PRODUCED) HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION SPECIAL ORDER FOX 20 GAUGE “DE” SHOTGUN WITH SINGLE TRIGGER. SN 202068. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 26” Bbls with matted rib holding two ivory beads, are hand engraved “CHROMOX FLUID STEEL” “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA. U.S.A.” on tops. There are 2” triangles of open, shaded, scrolling acanthus at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, SN and Fox proof. Sides of flats and cocking slide are engine turned. Small rebated frame, case hardened action has all correct markings on water table, patent info is hand engraved. Action features automatic safety (SAFE in gold) and Kautzky single selective trigger. Action is engraved in classic late “D” style with full coverage shaded scrolling acanthus surrounding oval vignettes of game birds; snipe flying over marsh on left and quail flying over marsh on right. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is on riband at upper rear of each scene. Bottom of action depicts a setter standing in meadow within crenelated border. Trigger plate is engraved with acanthus matching action. Case hardened trigger guard has matching acanthus flanking central shield on box, with SN at grip. Well marbled European walnut Fox capped extra long (obviously special order) pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8” over black leather faced Silver pad. Side panels are checkered and fancy pattern checkering with lozenge intrusion and scroll flourishes into butt, is at grip. Matching long slim ejector forend with inset ebony tip, has Fox’s Deeley type release. Interior of iron has border engraving and has all correct marks and numbers. Bore diameter: left -.616, right - .615. Bore restrictions: left - .018 (mod), right - .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .031, right - .031. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-13/16”. Cast 1/4 on. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 13-5/8”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 - 95% orig blue, thinning slightly on sides from normal hand wear, with a few cleaned minor rust spots. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, silvered on high edges and thinning on bottom. Trigger guard retains most of its orig color, silvered at grip. Stocks retain most of an old hand rubbed oil finish, possibly orig, with some minor marks and nicks. Checkering cleaned and slightly worn. Newer pad is somewhat flattened. Bores are excellent with some light scratches. Action is tight. Mechanically excellent. An extremely rare small bore Fox. Factory records indicate a total production of 54, 49 in Philadelphia. 51980-36 MGM13 (27,500-42,500) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1413.
*SUPERB HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION EARLY FOX “DE” SHOTGUN. SN 13409. (1909) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 30” Bbls with matted rib are marked “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By” “A. H. Fox Gun Co. Phila Pa” on tops. There are 2-7/8” triangles of simple scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, SN and Fox proof. Sides of flats, breech end of bbls, and cocking slide are damascened. Bbls are marked with Krupp steel information, and splinter is reinforced. Case hardened action has all correct markings on water table (patent info is engraved), and features automatic safety and nickel plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved in early “D” style with approx 90% coverage nicely executed large open shaded scroll within line and geometric borders. Flat sides of action have matching smaller scroll, as counterpoint to interesting well detailed vignettes of game with feeding quail in woodland opening on left, and a pair of snipe feeding in marsh on right. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is in rectangle under each scene. Bottom of action depicts a pair of setters in circular vignette. Trigger plate has matching large scroll, and blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN on tang. Attractively streaked dense European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over ribbed composition buttplate. Side panels are checkered and point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching slim ejector forend has Fox’s Deeley type release. Interior of iron has engraved wiggle borders, and is also marked with SN and “PATENTS” “PENDING”. Bore diameter: left -.728, right - .728. Bore restrictions: left - .37 (FULL), right - .038 (FULL). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .034. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Cast is 3/8 on. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to “as new”, with only a hint of sharp edge wear on bbls, and some silvering on fences, and sharp edges of action thinning a bit on bottom. Trigger guard and forend release retain nearly all of their orig blue. There are only some minor marks in orig gloss finish of stock, with some lifting at grip, and some dings on toe line. Checkering shows only light wear, and is clean. Bores are excellent, with a hint of extremely light frosting in right bbl. Mechanically excellent. A truly beautiful gun. 51980-33 MGM16 (12,500-17,500) C&R
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Session 1 1414.
*SUPERB EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION A. H. FOX “DE” SHOTGUN. SN 25638. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30” Bbls with narrow, matted rib, are marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA U.S.A.” on tops. Breech ends are engraved with second generation “D” grade 2” triangles of large scroll and acanthus. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Sides of flats and cocking slide are engine turned, and breech ends of bbls are damascened. Case hardened and rebated action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with SN and grade and hand engraved with patent information. Action is engraved with full coverage well done bold open scrolling acanthus which surrounds vignettes of snipe on left, and grouse on right. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is in scrolled ribands behind bird scenes. Bottom of action depicts a pointing setter in woodlands within fancy border. Trigger plate is engraved with more acanthus scroll. Trigger guard has more scroll flanking vacant shield. SN is on tang. Round knob pistol grip buttstock is of nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut, and measures 14-1/8” over ribbed composition buttplate. Side panels are checkered and checkering at grip is of fancy pattern with flourishes into butt separated by ribbons in typical “D” style. High grade Fox extra long splinter forend with inset schnabeled horn tip, is checkered to match buttstock in fancy pattern. Interior of iron has wiggle and line border engraving, and stamped patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.731, right - .730. Bore restrictions: left - .039 (extra full), right - .021 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .028, right - .034. Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, very close to new, with only a few very minor rubs and marks on bbls. Damascening and engine turning is bright. Action retains essentially all of its orig case hardening color, with a touch of silvering on top tang and thumbpiece. Trigger guard and forend latch show a bit of silver. Stocks show a scattering of light marks in their orig finish. Checkering crisp. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A screaming near new high grade Fox. 51980-27 MGM107 (10,000-15,000) C&R
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Session 1 1415.
*VERY FINE HIGH CONDITION EARLY FOX “DE” SHOTGUN WITH CALLAHAN LETTER. SN 14741. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 28” Bbls fitted with wide matted rib are marked “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By” “A. H. Fox Gun Co. Phila. Pa” on tops. Breech ends have 3-1/8” pyramids of simple scroll engraving. Bbl flats are stamped with grade and SN. Cocking slide and sides of flats are damascened. Splinter is reinforced. Case hardened early type action without stock rebate, features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage nicely cut and shaded large open scroll within dbl line and geometric borders. This attractive scroll surrounds vignettes of game on sides of action; pair of feeding grouse on left, and snipe on right. These scenes are nicely detailed with dark shaded trees and limbs in backgrounds. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is on a banner under each scene. Bottom of action depicts a pair of setters in circular vignette. Trigger plate is engraved in matching scroll which extends onto blued trigger guard bow, with SN on tang. Classically marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over ribbed composition buttplate. Side panels are nicely checkered, and grip checkering is of point pattern. Matching short splinter ejector forend with wiggle border engraving and “PATENTS PENDING” on iron, has typical Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.725, right - .725. Bore restrictions: left - .018 (mod), right - .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .029, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14”. PROVENANCE: Callahan letter with specifications, and Callahan hang tag with specifications. Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 90% of what appears to be orig blue. Damascening remains strong on flats. Action retains 40 - 50% orig case hardening color, quite strong where protected, but is mostly worn to a pleasant pewter gray. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with raised grain that has some oil added. Finish is somewhat worn through around grip, checkering somewhat worn. Bores are very fine, shiny over some scattered very light pitting. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A very pleasing older Fox. 51980-32 MGM112 (9,00014,000) C&R
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Session 1 1416.
*SCARCE 20 GAUGE FOX “XE” SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 201025. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Bbls are stamped “Krupp Fluid Steel” and “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA “ on tops either side of slightly raised, matted rib. Breech ends are engraved with second generation “X” grade 2” triangles of large shaded scroll and acanthus. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Cocking slide and sides of flats are damascened. Case hardened small sized rebated action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved), and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage bold open scrolling acanthus which surrounds vignettes of ducks on left, and grouse on right. Fences are also acanthus engraved. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is over each bird scene. Bottom of action depicts a bushy tailed fox in mountainous background within oval border. Trigger plate is engraved with more acanthus scroll. Trigger guard has more scroll flanking vacant shield. SN is on tang. Beautifully marbled and finely figured dense European walnut Fox capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/16” over ribbed composition buttplate. Side panels are checkered and checkering at grip is of modified point pattern in two sections separated by ribbons. Typical high grade Fox extra long splinter forend with inset schnabeled ebony tip, is checkered to match buttstock. Interior of iron is stamped with patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.620, right - .620. Bore restrictions: left - .032 (full), right - .012 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .028, right - .029. Drop at heel: 3-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 13-3/16”. Included with gun is a green canvas tan leather trimmed Browning case lined in olive green cloth. PROVENANCE: The Larry Kelley Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, with a number of light marks and some silvering on edges of rib. Action retains 50 - 60% orig case hardening color, pleasingly silvered on fences and bottom. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with a very light refresh and cleaning of rear portion of buttstock, checkering slightly worn and soiled. Bores are fine, with some scattered very light pitting. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. Case is excellent. A scarce little Fox (with estimated production of 152), which has truly wonderful stock wood. 52082-1 MGM111 (17,500-27,500) C&R
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Session 1 1417.
*FINE AND RARE 20 GAUGE A. H. FOX (PHILADELPHIA) “XE” SHOTGUN WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 202017. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 26” Chromox bbls with Philadelphia address, are fitted with two ivory beads on narrow matted rib. Engine turned bbl flats are marked with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Small sized case hardened action features automatic safety, rebated frame, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “X” style with pairs of birds; quails on left and ducks on right, surrounded by fields of oak leaf acanthus scroll. This scroll extends 1-1/2” down breech ends of bbls. “ANSLEY H FOX” is above each bird scene, and bottom of action portrays oval vignette of bushy tailed fox in mountainous background. Trigger guard with acorns and oak leaves surrounding shield on bow, engraved “JCI”, has SN on tang. Well streaked and lightly figured dense European walnut Fox capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over leather faced Silver pad. Side panels are checkered with arcaded front border, and grip checkering is of fancy crenelated pattern. Matching long and slim splinter ejector forend has inset schnabeled ebony tip, and usual Fox Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.615, right - .615. Bore restrictions: left - .028 (full), right - .008 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .032. Drop at heel: 3-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-7/8”. Cast off slightly. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14”. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications, and that the gun was shipped to William Read and Son Sept 1920. Estate collection of Dana Tauber. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 80 - 85% orig blue thinning at breech ends from normal hand wear, silvered on sharp edges. Action retains approx 80% orig case hardening color, silvered on fences, sharp edges, and around bottom. Trigger guard retains over 30% of its color on bow, silver gray on tang. Forend latch shows color where protected. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous light marks and scratches. Orig pad has been cleaned up. Checkering lightly worn at grip, considerably worn at rear portion of forend with denting and other damage on left side. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A scarce little gun, factory records indicate a total of 152 “XE” 20 bores were made, nearly all in Philadelphia. 51980-25 MGM7 (12,500-17,500) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1418.
*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE AND RARE 16 GAUGE A. H. FOX (PHILADELPHIA) “XE” SHOTGUN WITH SCARCE 30” BARRELS AND SINGLE TRIGGER WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 301081. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30” Chromox bbls with Philadelphia address, are fitted with two ivory beads on narrow matted rib. Engine turned bbl flats are marked with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Small sized case hardened action features automatic safety, rebated frame, and Kautzky single selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “X” style with pairs of birds; ducks on left and quail on right, surrounded by fields of oak leaf acanthus scroll. Matching scroll extends 1-1/2” down breech ends of bbls. “ANSLEY H FOX” is above each bird scene, and bottom of action portrays oval vignette of bushy tailed fox in mountainous background. Trigger guard with acorns and oak leaves surrounding shield on bow, has SN on tang. Nicely mottled dense European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over leather faced Silver type pad. Side panels are checkered with arcaded front border, and grip checkering is of fancy pattern. Matching long and slim splinter ejector forend has inset schnabeled horn tip, and usual Fox Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.657, right - .666. Bore restrictions: left - .025 (full), right - .034 (full). Wall thickness: left - .040, right - .038. Drop at heel: 2-15/16”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications, and that the gun was shipped to Galef with no date given. Copies of two cards which exist for this gun, one stamped “Rush”. Handwritten cover note from Roe S. Clark (Savage Arms historian). Estate collection of Dana Tauber. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 95 - 97% orig blue, most loss due to silvering on sides of rib, and a bit of thinning from normal hand wear. Bbl flats, extractors, cocking slide, and breech ends of bbls retain nearly all of their engine turning and damascening. Action retains over 90% orig case hardening color, silvered on high edges, thinning a bit on bottom. Thumbpiece of top lever is silvered. Trigger guard has thinning color on tang. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish, with scattering of light nicks and dents. Some thinning of finish has occurred with installation of new pad. Checkering is dark and very lightly worn. Forend latch retains most of its color. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Breechface shows very little evidence of ever being fired. Mechanically excellent. Ejectors are strong. Trigger works. Undoubtedly one of the finest “XE’s” in existence. Factory records indicate that a total of 90 16 bores were made in this grade, 79 in Philadelphia. How many with 30” barrels? 51980-20 MGM6 (12,500-17,500) C&R; ESA 371
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Session 1 1419.
*SPECIAL ORDER FOX “XE” PIGEON SHOTGUN MADE FOR W. R. ROSEBRUGH (FIRST EVER MADE) WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 19225. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 30” Bbls with broad matted pigeon rib are marked “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By” “A. H. Fox Gun Co. Phila PA” on tops. There are 1-1/2” triangles of rudimentary oak leaves at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Case hardened action features automatic safety, and dbl triggers. Engraving was obviously special ordered, and is different from that usually found on Fox guns, and consists of 70% coverage varying sized scroll within scrolling borders. Side panels of action are engraved in small scroll in the area where game scenes are usually found. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is on each side above and to the rear of fine scroll lozenge. Bottom of action portrays a pigeon perched on a stump in wooded background. Per factory letter, the name “W. R. Rosebrugh” is in gold on scroll engraved trigger guard bow. SN is on tang. Nicely streaked and well figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over Silver type pad. Side panels are checkered and checkering at grip is of typical point pattern. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.726, right - .727. Bore restrictions: left - .035 (full), right - .036 (full). Wall thickness: left - .029, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Cast off slightly. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications, including “D” grade stock checkering, special “X” grade engraving, and gold inlay on trigger guard, and that the gun was shipped Feb 22, 1912 to Marshall - Wells, Canada “W. R. Rosebrugh”. Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of orig blue, with some minor marks and thinning at breech ends. Orig damascening on flats is good. There are some electric pencil marks on bottom of left bbl where covered by forend. Action retains 60 - 70% orig case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges, fences, and bottom of action. Trigger plate retains most of its color, as does trigger guard, which is silvered considerably at grip. Stocks retain essentially all of a very well done hand rubbed oil refinish, with a few subsequent light marks. Checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are very fine to excellent, with a hint of frosting, mostly in right bbl, along with one or two very light pings. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Mainspring of right bbl sounds a bit weak. Very few of these high grade guns were made. 51980-17 MGM8 (10,000-15,000) C&R
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Session 1 1420.
*FINE CONDITION PHILADELPHIA FOX “XE” GRADE SHOTGUN. SN 22088. Cal. 12 ga. 30” Bbls with narrow, matted rib are marked “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By” “A. H. Fox Gun Co. Phila Pa” on tops. There are 1-3/4” pyramids of shaded acanthus scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are marked with grade, SN, and Fox proof, twin ivory beads. Sides of flats and cocking slide are damascened. Case hardened action with automatic safety and dbl triggers is engraved in “X” style with near full coverage semi-relief acanthus surrounding oval vignettes of game on sides; ducks on left and quail on right both under “ANSLEY H FOX”. Bottom of action shows oval vignette of fox with bowed head. Trigger plate has more acanthus which continues onto trigger guard bow where it surrounds a vacant shield. SN is on tang. Dark, somewhat burl figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over brown Old English pad. Side panels are checkered and modified point pattern checkering at grip has ribbons through pattern. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip with patent dates barely legible on iron. Bore diameter: left -.726, right - .727. Bore restrictions: left - .008 (IC), right - .032 (full). Wall thickness: left - .029, right .027. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. PROVENANCE: The Forrest G. Rhodes collection. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 90 - 95% of what appears to be orig blue, thinning at carry point and silvered at high edges. Action retains 40 - 50% orig case hardening color where protected, remainder a pleasing silver gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an older rubbed oil finish with some subsequent marks, checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent, with some light scratches. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A nice classic “XE”. 52465-8 MGM234 (9,000-15,000) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1421.
*RARE, AS FOUND, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION SMALL BORE PHILADELPHIA FOX “XE” SHOTGUN WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 301648. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 28” Bbls are stamped “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA U.S.A.” on tops either side of slightly raised, matted rib. Breech ends are engraved with second generation “X” grade 2” triangles of large shaded scroll and acanthus. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Cocking slide and sides of bbl flats are engine turned. Breech ends of bbls are damascened. Striking weight “3” is stamped on bottoms of bbls. Case hardened action with rebated frame, features automatic safety (SAFE engraved), and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage bold open scrolling acanthus which surrounds vignettes of snipe on left, and grouse on right. Fences are also acanthus engraved. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is over each bird scene. Bottom of action depicts a bushy tailed fox in mountainous background within oval border. Trigger plate is engraved with more acanthus scroll. Trigger guard has more scroll flanking vacant shield. SN is on tang. Well streaked and lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2” over essentially flattened leather covered Silver pad. Side panels are checkered and checkering at grip is of modified point pattern with fancy back. A silver oval on toe line is engraved with indecipherable monogram. Typical high grade Fox extra long splinter forend with inset schnabeled ebony tip, is checkered to match buttstock. Interior of iron is engraved with patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.661, right - .657. Bore restrictions: left - .019 (mod), right - .008 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .031, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-11/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-1/2”. PROVENANCE: Clark letter giving specifications from orig build card and stating gun was originally built for “O. Zischang” most likely “W. O. Zischang” the son of famed rifle smith “A. O. Zischang” who died in 1925. Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Excellent, original as found. Bbls retain 95 - 98% orig blue, with only some light handling marks and rubs. Engine turning and damascening are strong. Action retains 70 - 80% orig case hardening color, pleasingly silvered around bottom and fences from normal hand wear. Thumbpiece is slightly silvered as is trigger guard tang. Color on forend latch is thinning at rear. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish with some light marks. Later pad has rubber considerably flattened and deteriorated. Orig factory specifications were for a LOP of 13-1/8” and wood is at its orig length of 13”, giving a 13-1/8” LOP with a thin buttplate, or 14” with a new pad. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. It is estimated that only 90 “XE” 16 bores were made, 79 in Philadelphia. 51980-10 MGM110 (9,000-14,000) C&R
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Session 1 1422.
*UNUSUAL FOX “XE” SHOTGUN WITH DEEPLY CUT ENGRAVING WITH CALLAHAN LETTER. SN 22490. Cal. 12 ga. 3” Chambers. 32” Bbls are stamped “Krupp Fluid Steel” and “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA “ on tops either side of slightly raised, matted rib, with front ivory bead. Breech ends are engraved with second generation “X” grade 2” triangles of large shaded scroll and acanthus. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Case hardened action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved), and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage bold open scrolling acanthus which surrounds vignettes of snipe on left, and grouse on right. The engraving on the sides of this gun is exceptionally deep. Fences are also acanthus engraved. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is over each bird scene. Bottom of action depicts a bushy tailed fox within oval border. Trigger plate is engraved with more acanthus scroll, but not as deep as action. Trigger guard has more scroll flanking vacant shield. SN is on tang. Very finely figured and well marbled dense European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over ribbed composition buttplate. Pistol grip ends in an ogee flourish instead of being capped. Side panels are checkered and checkering at grip is of modified point pattern in two sections separated by ribbons. Typical high grade Fox extra long splinter forend with inset schnabeled ebony tip, is checkered to match buttstock. Interior of iron is engraved with patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.727, right - .727. Bore restrictions: left - .034 (full), right - .021 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast about 1/4” on. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. PROVENANCE: Callahan letter giving specifications from orig build card and stating gun was originally built with single selective trigger. (It appears gun was returned to factory for new trigger plate and trigger guard at some time.) Estate collection of Dana Tauber. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done rust re-blue, over some light scratches and marks, with subsequent silvering on rib. Action retains 70 - 80% orig color, silvered and thinned on fences and beads, considerably lightened on bottom of action (color was never very strong.). Trigger guard retains nearly all of what appears to be its orig blue with some small rust stains. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with a number of light marks and compressions. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are very fine to excellent, very lightly frosted. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. 51980-13 MGM109 (8,000-12,000) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1423.
*SUPERB HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION FOX LIGHTWEIGHT 20 GAUGE “CE” SHOTGUN. SN 202659. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 26” Bbls with slightly raised matted rib are marked with Chromox steel information and Philadelphia name and address on tops. There are 1-1/2” triangles of simple scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, SN and Fox proof. Sides of flats and cocking slide are engine turned. Breech ends of bbls are damascened. Right bbl is marked with striking weight “4” (light). Small frame, case hardened action has all correct markings on water table, and features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in classic late “C” style with 60% coverage simple scroll within line and geometric borders. This attractive scroll surrounds oval vignettes of game birds on each side of action; quail (?) on left, and snipe on right; both under “ANSLEY H. FOX”. Bottom of action depicts a setter in wooded background in circular vignette. Trigger plate is nicely scroll engraved and blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN on tang. Nicely stump figured American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over black leather faced Silver pad. Side panels are checkered and point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching slim ejector forend with inset ebony tip, has Fox’s Deeley type release. Interior of iron and stock have all correct marks and numbers. Bore diameter: left -.619, right - .619. Bore restrictions: left - .011 (Lt mod), right - .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .024, right - .025. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. PROVENANCE: Copy of build card, stamped “Rush” with all specifications matching except stock length and chokes, and indicating that shotgun was shipped to Abercrombie & Fitch Co, with no date given. Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to “as new”, with only a hint of sharp edge wear on action, and a few very minor marks in orig wood finish, most notably a few light scratches on left side of butt. Case hardening on forend latch and blue on trigger guard are both exceptional, over 97%. Old pad shows deterioration and flattening. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. An incredible closet queen. 51980-21 MGM12 (15,000-22,500) C&R
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Session 1 1424.
*INCREDIBLE VERY NEAR TO NEW 16 GAUGE “CE” PHILADELPHIA FOX SHOTGUN. SN 302327. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 28” Bbls are marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO PHILA PA U.S.A.” on tops. There are 1-1/2” triangles of simple scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof with sides as well as cocking slide engine turned. Breech ends of bbls are damascened. Bottom of left bbl is stamped with striking weight “3”. Small sized case hardened action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “C” fashion in a style that did not change from the introduction of this grade, having 80% coverage simple scroll within line and geometric borders surrounding oval game scenes on each side; pair of grouse (?) on left, and snipe on right, both under “ANSLEY H FOX”. Bottom of action has setter in circle. Trigger plate is scroll engraved. There is a vacant scroll flanked serpentine banner on trigger guard bow. SN is on tang. Nicely marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 141/8” over ribbed composition buttplate. Side panels are checkered, and standard point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend has inlet ebony tip, and typical Deeley type release. Ejector patent information is stamped on iron. Bore diameter: left -.661, right - .661. Bore restrictions: left - .030 (full), right .017 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .033. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, very nearly as new, appears unfired since proof, with only a few of the very faintest marks in all wood and metal surfaces. Breech ends of bbls and end of locking lug show some very minor rust stains. Mechanically excellent. A truly superb small bore Fox, with an estimated production of 305 in this grade. 51980-3 MGM114 (12,500-17,500) C&R
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Session 1 1425.
*INCREDIBLE NEAR NEW ORIGINAL CONDITION EARLY FOX “CE” GRADE SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL BOX. SN 15699. (ca 1910) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 28” Bbls with matted rib are marked “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By” “A. H. Fox Gun Co. Phila Pa” on tops. There are 1-3/4” triangles of simple scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with grade and SN. Sides of flats and cocking slide are bright polished. Bottoms of bbls are marked with Krupp steel information, and splinter is reinforced. Case hardened action has all correct markings on water table, and features automatic safety and nickel plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved in early “C” style with approx 50% coverage simple scroll within line and geometric borders. This scroll surrounds oval vignettes of game birds, with a pair of quail on left, and pair of snipe on right, both under “ANSLEY H. FOX”. Bottom of action depicts a setter in circular vignette. Trigger plate has a ring of matching large scroll, and blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN on tang. Wavy streaked and broad tiger stripe figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over ribbed composition buttplate. Side panels are checkered and point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching slim ejector forend has Fox’s Deeley type release, and SN on interior of iron flanked by “PATENTS” “PENDING”. Bore diameter: left -.725, right - .725. Bore restrictions: left - .017 (mod), right - .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .036. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 141/8”. Gun is accompanied by what appears to be its orig yellowish brown cardboard box with green and black end label marked with specifications for this gun, as well as SN. Bottom is stamped “Edw. K. Tryon Co.” “for”. Box contains a large amount of newspaper used as packing from the Bangor Daily News, Friday March 19, 1915, as well as old cloth bags for action and bbls. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, very close to new, with only the barest hint of high edge wear on all metal parts, and a few light marks in wood finishes, except for a 1/4” x 1/8” ding above side panel checkering on left side. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine. Label is beginning to fade. It is hard to imagine finding a higher condition early high grade Fox. 51980-6 MGM18 (6,500-9,500) C&R
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Session 1 1426.
*EARLY 20 GAUGE PHILADELPHIA FOX “CE” SHOTGUN. SN 200664. (1915) Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 28” Bbls with narrow matted rib are marked “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By” and “A. H. FOX GUN CO PHILA PA” on tops. There are 1-1/2” triangles of simple scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof along with “20 GA”. Cocking slide and sides of flats are damascened. Small sized case hardened action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “C” fashion in a style that changed little since the introduction of this grade, having 80% coverage simple scroll within line and geometric borders surrounding oval game scenes on each side; pair of quail on left, and snipe on right, both under “ANSLEY H FOX”. Bottom of action has setter in circle. Trigger plate is scroll engraved. There is a burst of scroll on trigger guard bow. SN is on tang. Dark, somewhat marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13” over ribbed composition buttplate. Side panels are checkered, and modified point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet ebony tip, and Sterlingworth type spring tension release. Ejector patent information is stamped on iron. Bore diameter: left -.625, right - .625. Bore restrictions: left - .026 (full), right - .012 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .035, right - .036. Drop at heel: 3-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-13/16”. Cast slightly off. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 13”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approx 80% of their orig blue with most thinning and silvering at breech ends. Action retains 20 - 30% orig case hardening color, strong where protected, the balance a smooth pewter gray. Stocks retain most of their varnish finish, considerably worn through at grip, comb and around side panels with numerous light marks and dings. Checkering slightly worn and dirty. There is a 1” crack running from bottom of forend iron forward into checkering, and there is some lifting and slight cracking of wood behind top tang. There is a good sized chip out of the toe of buttplate, wood unaffected. Bores are excellent, with some light scratches in right bbl. Mechanically fine. Approx 413 of these great little guns were made, around 370 in Philadelphia. 51980-18 MGM116 (5,500-9,500) C&R
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Session 1 1427.
*SUPERB ORIGINAL CONDITION EARLY PHILADELPHIA FOX “CE” GRADE SHOTGUN WITH STRAIGHT GRIP. SN 18423. (1910) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 30” Bbls with broad matted rib are marked “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By” and “A. H. FOX GUN CO PHILA PA” on tops, twin ivory beads. There are 1-1/2” triangles of simple scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proofs. Cocking slide and sides of flats are damascened. Splinter is of reinforced type. Case hardened action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in early “C” fashion having 80% coverage simple scroll within line and geometric borders surrounding oval game scenes on each side; pair of quail (?) on left, and snipe on right, both under “ANSLEY H FOX”. Bottom of action has pointing setter in circle. Trigger plate is scroll engraved. There is a splash of scroll on trigger guard bow. SN is on tang. Well marbled and very nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over leather faced Silver type pad. Side panels are checkered, and point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley type release. Ejector patent information is stamped on blued iron with last date of 1910. Bore diameter: left -.725, right - .725. Bore restrictions: left - .036 (full), right - .035 (full). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-11/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their satiny orig blue. Action retains 95% + orig case hardening color. Trigger guard and forend latch retain 80 - 90% orig blue. There are a number of light marks and scratches in the orig finish of stock, checkering lightly worn. Old Silver pad, possibly orig, is petrified. Bores are excellent with some very light scratches. Mechanically fine. When one looks at the superb fit and finish of these early guns it is easy to understand why they became so popular. 51980-7 MGM118 (5,500-8,500) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1428.
*FINE EARLY FOX “C” GRADE SHOTGUN WITH STRAIGHT GRIP AND ORIGINAL SKELETON BUTT WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 11532. (1910) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 32” Bbls with matted rib are marked “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By” “A. H. Fox Gun Co. Phila Pa” on tops. There are 1-3/4” triangles of simple scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with grade and SN. Sides of flats and cocking slide are lightly damascened. Bbls are marked with Krupp steel information, and splinter is reinforced. Case hardened action has all correct markings on water table, and features no safety and nickel plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved in early “C” style with approx 50% coverage simple scroll within line and geometric borders. This scroll surrounds oval vignettes of game birds, with a pair of snipe on left, and pair of quail on right, both under “ANSLEY H. FOX”. Bottom of action depicts a setter in circular vignette. Trigger plate has a ring of matching large scroll, and blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN on tang. Well marbled and lightly figured dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over skeleton steel buttplate. Side panels are checkered and point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching slim forend has Fox’s Deeley type release, and SN on interior of iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .036 (FULL), right - .037 (FULL). Wall thickness: left - .037, right - .040. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications, and relating that notes on the card were “very thick comb”, “very thick grip, 4-1/8” circumference” “take off safety and plug slot” “skeleton butt”. This gun was shipped to Mr. Pratt C/O E.K Tryon for H. A. Bender in 1910. Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of an old sympathetic blue enhancement with subsequent thinning on sides. Action retains 40 - 50 % orig case hardening color, strong where protected, turning a pleasing silver to pewter gray elsewhere. Trigger guard retains perhaps 20% of its orig blue, mostly on bow. Stocks retain 60 70% orig finish with numerous minor scratches, dents, and rubs, worn through from normal hand wear at grip and on high edges. Checkering is considerably worn, and has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent with few light scratches. Action is tight, when gun is assembled. Mechanically fine. 51980-15 MGM17 (3,750-5,500) C&R
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Session 1 1429.
*NICELY RESTORED LIGHTWEIGHT 20 GAUGE “CE” FOX SHOTGUN WITH CALLAHAN LETTER. SN 201056. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 25” Bbls are marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO PHILA PA U.S.A.” and “20 GA 2-3/4 CHAMBER” on tops, twin ivory beads. There are 1-1/2” triangles of simple scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof along with “20 GA”. Small sized case hardened action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “C” fashion in a style that did not change much from the introduction of this grade, having 80% coverage simple scroll within line and geometric borders surrounding oval game scenes on each side; pair of quail on left, and snipe on right, both under “ANSLEY H FOX”. Bottom of action has setter in circle. Trigger plate is scroll engraved. There is a vacant scroll flanked serpentine banner on trigger guard bow. SN is on tang. Stump figured American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over thin red rifle pad. Side panels are checkered, and standard point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet ebony tip, and typical Deeley type release. Ejector patent information is lightly stamped on iron. Bore diameter: left -.627, right - .627. Bore restrictions: left - .021 (mod), right - .020 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .026, right - .022. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. PROVENANCE: Callahan letter with orig specifications. Estate collection of Dana Tauber. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin re-black. Action retains over 90% well done re-color hardening with a bit of subsequent silvering on fences and along bottom. What is most likely a newly made buttstock retains nearly all of its glossy varnish finish. Bores are very fine with a few scattered light pits. Mechanically fine. Bbls cut about 1”. There is a small patch of cracked and repaired wood behind top tang. It is still a scarce little gun with 413 made in this grade, 366 in Philadelphia. 51980-1 MGM115 (3,500-6,000) C&R; ESA
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1431. *A. H. FOX CE GRADE. SN 29982. Cal. 12 GA 28” Chromox bbls with slightly raised, matted, concave rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads, are engraved with steel info and Fox Philadelphia address on tops. Breech ends have 1-1/2” triangles of simple scroll engraving. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Typical Fox case hardened action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in standard “C” pattern with 50 – 60% coverage scroll, surrounding game scenes on sides; a pair of quail on left, and snipe on right. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is above each scene. Bottom of action portrays a setter within a circle. Blued trigger guard has vacant scrolled riband on bow, and SN at grip. Well marbled, and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over ribbed composition buttplate. Grip cap is embossed “A. H. FOX GUN CO PHILADELPHIA PA”. Side panels and grip are checkered, and have sgl line borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has small inlet ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (Mod), right -.021 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.026. Drop at heel: 3-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of their orig blue with a considerable number of light marks and some cleaned rust, thinning overall. Action has been cleaned to a mottled silver gray with some light pitting and staining. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, with some light marks. Checkering is lightly worn and does not appear to have been re-cut. Bores are excellent with some light striations, and a couple of minor pings. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A decent old Fox. 52634-10 MGM402 (3,000-5,000) ESA
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1430. *HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PHILADELPHIA FOX “CE” GRADE SHOTGUN WITH SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER. SN 27432. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 28” Bbls with narrow matted rib are marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO PHILA PA U.S.A.” on tops. There are 1-1/2” triangles of simple scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Cocking slide and sides of flats are damascened. Bottom of right bbl is stamped with striking weight “4”. Case hardened action features automatic safety and Kautzky single selective trigger in central position. Action is engraved in typical “C” fashion having 80% coverage simple scroll within line and geometric borders surrounding oval game scenes on each side; pair of quail on left, and snipe on right, both under “ANSLEY H FOX”. Bottom of action has setter in circle. Trigger plate is scroll engraved. There is a scroll terminated vacant riband on trigger guard bow. SN is on tang. Well streaked European walnut Fox capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over leather faced Silver type pad. Side panels are checkered, and modified point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Ejector patent information is stamped on iron. Bore diameter: left -.725, right - .725. Bore restrictions: left - .035 (full), right - .017 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .026, right - .026. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. PROVENANCE: Roe Clark letter of specifications. Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Excellent, mostly original as found. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue, slightly thinned on sides, and silvered a touch at muzzles and breech ends. Action retains over 80% of its orig case hardening color, turning to bright silver around bottom. Color on trigger guard thinning and browning on tang. Forend latch retains perhaps 50 - 60% orig color. Stocks retain over 90% orig finish thinning a bit at grip, and on forend from normal hand wear. Pad is relatively new replacement. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 51980-31 MGM117 (3,500-5,500) C&R
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1432. *EARLY FOX “CE” GRADE SHOTGUN WITH STRAIGHT GRIP. SN 21793. (ca 1914) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30” Sleeved bbls with matted rib are marked “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By” “A. H. Fox Gun Co. Phila Pa” on tops. There are 1-3/4” triangles of simple scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, Fox proof, gauge, and SN. Case hardened action has all correct markings on water table, and features non-automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in early “C” style with approx 50% coverage simple scroll within line and geometric borders. This scroll surrounds oval vignettes of game birds, with a pair of quail on left, and pair of snipe on right, both under “ANSLEY H. FOX”. Bottom of action depicts a setter in circular vignette. Trigger plate has a ring of matching large scroll, and blued trigger guard has scroll on bow surrounding “R. L. Congram”, and SN on tang. Lightly streaked and nicely figured European (?) walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over ribbed composition buttplate. Side panels are checkered and point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and Fox’s Deeley type release. SN and patent dates are on interior of iron. Bore diameter: left -.724, right - .724. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Wall thickness: left - .040, right - .040. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done rust blue from time of sleeving. Action retains 30 - 50% restored case hardening color, engraving somewhat softened. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish. Checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 52007-2 MGM25 (2,000-3,000) C&R
1433. *VERY EARLY A. H. FOX “B” GRADE SHOTGUN. SN 1515. (ca 1906) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. One of the first Fox guns, made before ejectors were advertised, this interesting gun has 26” bbls with broad matted rib. Bbls are marked “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By” “A. H. Fox Gun Co. Phila Pa” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, SN, and “2” (significance unknown, perhaps grade). Case hardened action features automatic safety and dbl triggers, and has SN, grade, and patent dates on water table. Action is engraved in early “B” style with 50% coverage scroll within wavy borders, with a single quail amongst tufts of grass on left side of action, and a snipe, also in grass, on right; Both under “ANSLEY H FOX”. There is more scroll engraving on trigger plate and blued trigger guard bow. SN is on tang. Nicely streaked European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over ribbed composition buttplate. Side panels are checkered, and there is point pattern checkering at grip which has an extended back line. Matching splinter forend has Deeley type release. SN is on iron above “2”. Bore diameter: left -.723, right - .722. Bore restrictions: left - .017 (mod), right - .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .026, right - .028. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain approx 80% orig blue, thinned considerably on sides, with a number of light marks and some flecking. Action retains approx 70% orig case hardening color. Trigger guard retains most of its blue. Forend latch retains 40% of its blue. Stocks retain 80 - 90% orig finish with numerous light marks, checkering lightly worn. There is a chip out of toe of buttplate. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 51980-46 MGM119 (2,5003,500) C&R
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*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE FOX GRADE B DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN WITH SINGLE DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER THE EARLIEST FOX GRADE B KNOWN TODAY WITH DIRECT HISTORY TO ANSLEY FOX. SN 8. Cal. 12 GA. Fine early Fox shotgun, Grade B with 30” Krupp fluid steel bbls that have concave matted rib with double beads, double triggers & extractors. The water table is marked “8B” with the bbl flats & forend iron, along with the trigger guard tang are also marked “8”. Bottom of the bbls, under the forearm are each marked “FLUIDSTEEL-KRUPP-ESSEN / -HEAVY WEIGHT BARRELS-”. Mounted with very nicely figured American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & Prince of Wales grip buttstock that has a serrated hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock side panels are checkered to match. Receiver, trigger guard & forend iron are lightly engraved in early style foliate arabesque patterns with a rosette around each end of the hinge pin and a smaller matching rosette on each fence. These engraving patterns are consistent with photographs of early B Grade guns pictured in the book A.H. Fox The Finest Gun in the World, McIntosh. Consignor states that he purchased this shotgun from the son of a Philadelphia resident whose family history details a reasonably close relationship with Mr. Ansley H. Fox. Not only were they friends, but also hunting partners. This individual purchased this shotgun directly from Mr. Fox and it remained in the family until about 30 years ago when purchased by consignor along with 2 other items. Consignor states that all of his research has disclosed that this is the only known single digit serial number Grade B Fox shotgun. Bbl dimensions are as follows: Bore dia. Left - .737” & Right - .733”. Chokes: Left - .030” - full, Right - .007” - improved cylinder. Wall thickness: Left - .028” & Right - .033”. Stock drop is 1-11/16” at the comb and 2-7/8” at the heel with about 1/2” cast on. Accompanied by an after-market black plush lined canvas covered case with brass latches and carrying handle. CONDITION: Very good, all matching (stock not checked for numbers). Bbls retain about 85% strong rust blue with fine surface etching and some dulling over the forearm area. Receiver retains traces of case colors being mostly a silver/brown patina with matching patina on the trigger guard & forend iron. Orig case colors on these early Fox shotguns was originally rather light. Wood is sound showing an old restored oil finish with freshened checkering on the buttstock. Forearm shows heavier wear on the checkering and retains about 65-70% orig finish, dull around the carry point. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Case is fine. 52721-1 JRL (6,00015,000) C&R
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*AS NEW, IN BOX, 20 GAUGE PHILADELPHIA FOX “A” GRADE SHOTGUN. SN 202490. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 28” Bbls with slightly raised, narrow matted rib are marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO PHILA PA USA” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, SN, and Fox proof; Bottoms of bbls stamped with striking weight “4”. Small framed case hardened action with automatic safety and dbl triggers, is engraved in typical late “A” style with 70% coverage large shaded acanthus. “ANSLEY H FOX” is in riband on each side. Blued trigger guard has SN on tang. Relatively plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over ribbed composition buttplate. Matching splinter forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.617, right - .619. Bore restrictions: left - .032 (full), right - .015 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .026, right - .022. Drop at heel: 2-15/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Gun is accompanied by its original orange hued cardboard box with green and white end label stamped with SN and specifications for this gun, containing packing material. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Very close to new, with only a few handling and assembly marks on all wood and metal finishes. Breech ends of bbls show some light staining. Mechanically excellent. Box is excellent, lightly rubbed. Label is excellent. 51980-39 MGM120 (6,500-11,500) C&R
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*NEAR NEW ORIGINAL CONDITION 16 GAUGE FOX “AE” GRADE SHOTGUN WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND ORIGINAL BOX. SN 303407. (ca 1935) Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 28” Bbls with matted rib are marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” “SAVAGE ARMS CORP., UTICA, N.Y. U.S.A.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, Savage proof, and SN. Bbls are marked with striking weight “3”. Case hardened small frame action has all correct markings on water table, and features automatic safety and Kautzky single selective trigger. Action is engraved in late “A” style with approx 60% coverage large scrolling shaded acanthus. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is in riband on each side. Blued trigger guard has lozenge on bow and SN on tang. Unusual dark mottled American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Fox’s Deeley type release, and SN on interior of iron. Bore diameter: left -.662, right - .662. Bore restrictions: left - .025 (I Mod), right - .013 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .033. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14”. Gun is accompanied by what appears to be its orig yellowish brown cardboard box with black and green end label, with specifications for this gun stamped in appropriate places. Box contains waxed paper packing material including bits of New York Times, May 13, 1937. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, very close to new, with only a few light marks in metal finishes, and some light scratches in wood, most noticeably a 1-1/2” inverted “V” shaped fairly deep mark on left side of butt. Mechanically excellent. Box is excellent. Label has some scuffs and fading of green center. A really neat small frame Fox. 51980-24 MGM21 (5,000-8,000) C&R
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1437. *UNUSUAL 32” BARREL 20 GAUGE FOX “AE” GRADE SHOTGUN WITH CUSTOM STOCKS. SN 202364. (ca 1934) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 32” Bbls with matted rib are marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO PHILA PA U.S.A.” on tops, twin ivory beads. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, Fox proof, and SN. Bbls are marked with striking weight “2”. Case hardened action has all correct markings on water table, and features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in late “A” style with approx 60% coverage large scrolling shaded acanthus. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is in riband on each side. Blued trigger guard has lozenge on bow and SN on tang. Nicely marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip custom buttstock measures 14-5/8” over brown DECELERATOR pad. Well cut modified point pattern borderless checkering with flare into butt, is at grip. Matching thin beavertail ejector forend has Fox’s Deeley type release, and SN as well as patent dates on interior of iron. Bore diameter: left -.616, right - .617. Bore restrictions: left - .023 (I Mod), right - .019 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .033. Drop at heel: 1-11/16”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Cast slightly on. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue with numerous light flecks and some marks. Action retains 40 - 50% orig case hardening color, silvered and considerably mottled around bottom. Custom made stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with some light marks. Mechanically fine. 51980-35 MGM22 (3,500-5,500) C&R; ESA
1438. *NEAR NEW ORIGINAL CONDITION FOX “A” GRADE SHOTGUN. SN 25786. (ca 1920) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 30” Bbls with matted rib are marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO PHILA PA U.S.A.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, Fox proof, and SN. Bbls are marked with striking weight “1”. Case hardened action has all correct markings on water table, and features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in late “A” style with approx 60% coverage large scrolling shaded acanthus. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is in riband on each side. Blued trigger guard has lozenge on bow and SN on tang. Quilted figure American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over open sided Jostam pad. Point pattern flat top checkering is at grip. Matching forend has Fox’s Deeley type release, and SN on interior of iron. Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .036 (full), right - .013 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .037, right - .042. Drop at heel: 3”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, very close to new, with only the barest hint of high edge wear on all metal parts, and a few light marks in wood finishes. There is a tiny patch of cleaning on side of left bbl near forend tip. Mechanically excellent. 51980-16 MGM19 (3,500-5,500) C&R
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*EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL CONDITION EARLY PHILADELPHIA FOX “A” GRADE SHOTGUN. SN 12822. (1910) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 30” Bbls with broad matted rib, are marked “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By” “A. H. Fox Gun Co Phila Pa” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with grade and SN; Bottoms of bbls with striking weight “2”. Case hardened action with automatic safety and dbl triggers is engraved in early simple “A” style with a few sprays of scroll within wavy borders. “ANSLEY H FOX” is on both sides. Blued trigger guard has SN on tang. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Matching splinter forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right - .730. Bore restrictions: left - .037 (full), right - .021 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .031. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Cast about 1/4” on. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain over 95% of their lustrous early type blue with only a few handling marks, mostly on rear portion of right bbl. Action retains over 90% of its watery orig case color, silvered a bit on fences and thumbpiece, thinned a touch on forend iron and bottom. Trigger guard and forend latch retain nearly all of their blue. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with numerous light marks, mostly on left side of butt. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A truly superb 112 year old Fox. 51980-19 MGM121 (2,750-4,250) C&R
1440. *NEAR NEW ORIGINAL CONDITION FOX “AE” GRADE SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL BOX. SN 32944. (ca 1927) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 28” Bbls with matted rib are marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO PHILA PA U.S.A.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, Fox proof, and SN. Bbls are marked with striking weight “4”. Case hardened action has all correct markings on water table, and features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in late “A” style with approx 60% coverage large scrolling shaded acanthus. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is in riband on each side. Blued trigger guard has lozenge on bow and SN on tang. Plain American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 141/4” over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern flat top checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Fox’s Deeley type release, and SN and patent dates are on interior of iron. Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .725. Bore restrictions: left - .045 (extra full), right - .019 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .028, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-11/16”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Gun is accompanied by what appears to be its orig yellowish brown cardboard box with black and green end label, with specifications for this gun stamped in appropriate places. Box contains corrugated packing material. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, very close to new, with only a few light marks in metal finishes, and some brown flecking on bottom of action. There are some light scratches and dings in wood. Mechanically excellent. Box is excellent. Label has some scuffs and fading of green center. 51980-23 MGM20 (3,500-5,500) C&R
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*VERY NEAR TO NEW FOX “STERLINGWORTH” SHOTGUN WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS. SN 118642. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 28” and 30” Bbls are marked “STERLINGWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO PHILA PA U.S.A.” on tops. 28” Bbl flats are marked with SN and Fox proof, with striking weight of “3”. 30” Bbl flats are stamped with SN, Savage proof, and “2”. (No striking weight) Case hardened action has all correct markings on water table, and features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with wiggle borders and “STERLINGWORTH” on each side. Blued trigger guard with wiggle borders has SN on tang. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over open sided Jostam pad. Point pattern flat top checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forends have spring tension releases. SNs are on interiors of forend irons. Forend iron of 30” bbl is also stamped “2”. 28” BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.726, right - .726. Bore restrictions: left - .017 (mod), right - .015 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .028, right - .034. Drop at heel: 3-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. 30” BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.730, right - .730. Bore restrictions: left - .042 (extra full), right - .026 (IMod). Wall thickness: left - .034, right - .034. Drop at heel: 3-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 141/8”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with only a hint of sharp edge wear on all metal surfaces. Stocks retain essentially all of their orig finish with a few minor marks. Pad is deteriorated and flattened. Mechanically excellent. 51980-9 MGM23 (3,000-4,500) C&R
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*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PHILADELPHIA FOX STERLINGWORTH EJECTOR SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL BOX. SN 121463. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 30” Bbls with narrow matted rib are marked “STERLINGWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO PHILA PA U.S.A.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and Fox proof. Case hardened action with automatic safety and dbl triggers is engraved with wiggle borders and stamped “STERLINGWORTH” on both sides. SN is on blued trigger guard tang. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over ribbed composition buttplate. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has pluck-off spring tension release. Ejector patent dates are stamped on iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right - .730. Bore restrictions: left - .044 (extra full), right - .024 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .035, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. Brown box has white and green label stamped with correct information for this gun. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining over 95% of all metal and wood finishes, with a few light marks and scratches on bbls, and some high edge wear and thinning of color on action. Stocks have a few scattered light scratches, knocks and dings, most noticeable on left side of forend and butt. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Box is very good to fine, label cracked and somewhat soiled, a bit faded. 51980-22 MGM122 (2,5004,000) C&R
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FANTASTIC OFFERING OF A.H. FOX GUN COMPANY AND RELATED ITEMS FROM THE DANA J. TAUBER ESTATE COLLECTION. This is the ultimate offering of A. H. Fox Gun company related material, collected by Mr. Tauber over a 35 year diligent search. Included are the Bartholomew Becker letters, there are also several letters written by Burt Becker which are of significant historical importance, including a letter in which he discussed his apprenticeship with Dan LeFever, and other notes back and forth from Bartholomew to Becker. Also included in this lot is the original agreement between Fred Coleman and the A. H. Fox Gun Company regarding the recipe used by Fox for Browning bbls, and company letters around this issue. Included in this lot are the original copyright agreements between Nash Buckingham and his publishers for the book Game Bag, and De Shootin’est Gentl’man. Also included are two 1944 letters from Buckingham’s publisher G. P. Putnam & Sons regarding scheduling a meeting in Memphis and production on the book. The original incorporation papers in 1906 for Philadelphia Arms Company. An original Philadelphia Arms Company “Preferred” stock certificate. Also included is a wooden hard board name plate, beautifully displaying “Fox Guns / No Better Gun Was Ever Made / Theodore Roosevelt. Also included are two excellent Fox toy guns. Two excellent orig farm scenes marked lower right corner A. Fox, Philadelphia. Two beautiful red, white, yellow, and green tin “Fox proof ” metal gun signs. And a most interesting “Notice of Sheriff ’s Sale” to sell the property of the Philadelphia Arms Company. There is also a metal 12” h x 36” w Eisenlohr’s Cinco Cigar sign, yellow, red and blue, Eisenlohr was a company director. There is also Eisenlohr’s book Memories included. Also included is a significant file of correspondence and Factory Letters on dozens of Fox’s that Dana considered buying over the years, as well as correspondence with friends and other collectors. For someone with interest in Ansley Fox, this is a once in a lifetime offering that cannot be missed and must be further explored. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Ranges from good to extremely fine, interested parties should peruse this lot for its significant historic value. 51980-42 JSL (3,000-5,000) 391
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1443. *16 GAUGE SAVAGE FOX STERLINGWORTH SHOTGUN. SN 369452. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 28” Bbls with narrow matted rib are marked “STERLINGWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” “MADE BY SAVAGE ARMS CORP. UTICA N.Y. U.S.A.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN. Small framed case hardened action with automatic safety and dbl triggers is marked “16 GA” on water table. It is engraved with wiggle borders and stamped “FOX STERLINGWORTH” on both sides. SN is on blued trigger guard tang. Plain American walnut Fox capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over ribbed composition buttplate. Matching splinter forend has pluck-off spring tension release. Ejector patent dates are stamped on iron. Bore diameter: left -.657, right - .664. Bore restrictions: left - .028 (full), right - .022 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .034, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Excellent. as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, with scattered light flecking. Action retains over 90% of its orig color, again with flecking, mostly on bottom and trigger plate. Buttstock retains nearly all its orig finish with some light handling marks. Grip does not fit well and is loose. Forend has considerable new oil rubbed in over numerous marks and dings. Checkering somewhat filled. Forend wood replaced, SN doesn’t match. Bores are excellent, with some scattered light frosting. Action is tight. 51980-47 MGM123 (1,500-2,500) C&R
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MOST IMPORTANT AND SPECTACULAR LOT OF A. H. FOX GUN COMPANY CATALOGS AND MARKETING MATERIAL EVER OFFERED AT AUCTION. This lot is the lifetime A. H. Fox catalog collection of Dana Tauber. Included in this lot are several truly unique Fox catalogs, including the only known A. H. Fox Campfire catalog ever discovered in Spanish. There are three full binders filled with catalogs, including at least 6 Campfire catalogs. Also included are approximately 8 “A Fox Gets the Game” catalog, including one with blue “gold metal” ribbon on cover and one with orig envelope. There are 3 “A Fox Gets the Game” pocket catalogs, 6 Super Fox pamphlets, 6 1927 pocket catalogs, 1 extremely rare “How To Sell A Fox Gun” pamphlet, and 1 “How To Buy A Gun” Fox gun pamphlet. There are Fox hang tags, the orig Fox proof catalog, an orig Baltimore Arms catalog. There are many other letters and catalogs, including a vast selection of Savage catalogs too numerous to list individually, however virtually every known Fox catalog is included in this grouping. Also included are 5 new Uncle Dan LeFever books, by Robert W. Elliot, of which Mr. Tauber was a great contributor to its production with most of the exceptional LeFevers pictured at the end of the book from his collection. Also included are 4 A. H. Fox fishing reels, two orig A. H. Fox flare guns, and an orig shotgun printing block. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Good to near mint. This lot is the product of 35 years of aggressive A. H. Fox collecting. This lot should be seriously considered by any fan or student of the Fox gun as it could provide literally 100s of hours of entertainment and education. 52081-1 JSL (3,500-5,500)
1446. INCREDIBLE A. H. FOX GUN COMPANY PHOTOGRAPHY AND HISTORICAL LOT. Included in this lot are approximately 30 large significant engraving cuts mounted on hard board showing various grades and mechanical parts to the A. H. shotgun, including the trigger design, forearm design, cuts of orig guns including nearly every grade,cuta-way’s, F grades, D grades on down. Most of these are art files that Fox Gun Co. must have paid Mohawk partial lot Engraving Co. to create for use in advertising. Also included are what appear to be cuts of possible prototype grades. There are two large Fox parts diagrams. Of particular interest are the only known orig photographs from 1913 of the A. H. Fox Gun Company. Four photos mounted on one panel, which is a spectacular historical reference. Also included in this lot is a full album of A. H. Fox Gun Company ads from 1913 through about 1920, which is a great reference for a collector wanting to study Fox’s marketing message through the years. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Fair to excellent. Interested parties should peruse this lot, and the large prints will look incredible when framed in an A. H. Fox collectors game room! 52081-2 JSL (1,500-2,500) Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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Session 1 1447.
*EXCEEDINGLY RARE (11 ESTIMATED) 20 GAUGE PARKER “A-1 SPECIAL” SHOTGUN WITH UNUSUAL DEEP RELIEF ENGRAVING WITH PGCA LETTER. SN 158188. (1912) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 0 Frame. 28” Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. WHITWORTH STEEL” on concave matted rib. There are 2-3/4” pyramids of deeply cut shaded scroll with floral highlights on breech ends, and geometric bands around muzzles. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with Remington date codes “CNN3” and “APP3”. SN is on left side of lump. Typical case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and checkered dbl triggers. Water table is engine turned and stamped with all correct markings. Action is nicely filed with three beads around fences. Top lever has filed in chevron and transitions to pierced scrolled thumbpiece. Action is engraved with full coverage exceptionally well done relief carved large open scrolling acanthus with floral highlights within geometric borders. This pattern and style was typical on early “A-1 Specials”, much more bold and deeply cut than most later guns. “Parker Bros” is in relief on bottom of action. Blued trigger guard has matching scroll and flowers on pierced bow and SN in relief on tang. Well marbled and stump figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over skeleton steel buttplate engraved with semi-relief scroll. Sunken side panels are checkered and end in fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering at grip is of early “A-1 Special” pattern, with flourishes into butt. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “C. C. Pope” “San Angelo” “Texas”. Matching splinter forend has steel tip with filed nib and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is engine turned and stamped with SN and 1901 patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.621, right - .622. Bore restrictions: left - .023 (mod), right - .012 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .021, right - .020. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14”. Gun matches all specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger, except
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it is listed as a grade “W7” whereas this gun was undoubtedly made as an “A-1 Special” (grade 8), and so marked on water table. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors Assn letter indicating gun was shipped May 1912 to J. E. Wells of Pine Bluff AK. CONDITION: Very good, as partially restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done rust re-blue over a few light marks, engraving slightly softened. Action has been cleaned to coin finish, engraving remains sharp and clear. Trigger guard re-blued, engraving softened. Buttstock most likely a factory replacement (factory records state it was orig supplied with a pad), retains over 90% of what appears to be its orig finish which is crazed overall. Forend wood is a later replacement (possibly factory, but not well done) which has SN in pencil in right bbl channel. Bores are fine with some scattered pitting in right bbl. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. An incredibly scarce and uniquely embellished small bore Parker. THE PARKER STORY estimates that 11 “A-1 Specials” were made in 20 ga., 3 with 28” bbls. 51950-1 MGM138 (95,000-150,000) C&R
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Session 1 1448.
*GRAND OLD PARKER “A-1 SPECIAL” SHOTGUN DESCRIBED AND ILLUSTRATED IN “THE PARKER STORY” AND ON THE COVER OF THE JANUARY 1992 “CADA GUN JOURNAL” WITH CASE AND PGCA LETTER. SN 239280. (1936) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers.1-1/2 Frame. 30” Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. PEERLESS STEEL” on concave matted rib. There are 3” pyramids of nicely cut varying sized scroll on breech ends, and geometric bands around muzzles. Bbl flats are stamped with Peerless Steel logos and Parker overload proofs with Remington date codes “EK3” “WE”. (May ‘36, Aug ‘36). SN is on left side of lump and bottoms of lumps are damascened. Splinter is of reinforced type. Typical case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (S inlaid in gold) and gold plated single selective trigger. Water table is engine turned and stamped with all correct markings. Action is nicely filed with four beads around fences; bottom beads running along rear of water table around transition of flat sides to round, and terminating in scrolls on bottom. Top lever has filed in chevron as transition to flutes running toward thumbpiece. Action is engraved with full coverage late “A-1 Special” style profuse small shaded scroll with floral bouquet highlights within geometric borders. “PARKER” is engraved on bottom of action, and ends of hinge pin are engraved. Blued trigger guard has matching scroll on bow and SN gold inlaid on tang. Very nicely marbled and lightly figured attractive fleshtoned European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over skeleton steel buttplate. Composition grip cap has bottom inset large gold oval with border scroll engraving. Side panels have sunken checkering divided with thin scrolling ribbons and carved acanthus, and terminate in classic well carved fleur-di-lis. Checkering at grip is more flamboyant than that of usual “A-1 Specials”, with acanthus flourishes behind drop point and at point of comb, and with long flourishes into butt. Splinter forend is checkered and carved to match, has usual steel tip and Deeley type release. Interior of iron is engine turned and stamped with SN but no patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.731, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .039 (extra full), right - .034 (full). Wall
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thickness: left - .022, right - .026. Drop at heel: 2-9/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14”. Gun is housed in high quality leather motor case with leather corners, lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold and black Parker label in lid. Case contains a square oil bottle and two keys. Gun matches all specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger, except stock type is not specified. PROVENANCE: This gun is pictured and described on pp. 370 -371 of THE PARKER STORY. Parker Gun Collectors Assn letter indicating gun was shipped from warehouse to the factory in January 1937, also that this gun was sent out to Remington employees on two occasions; Sept ‘36 it was sent to shooting champion, Gus Peret; and in Jan ‘37, it was sent to J. G. Heath. Also included is January 1992 CADA GUN JOURNAL where this gun is illustrated on the cover, and cover information relates that “this gun was ordered in 1935 by Mr. William Simpson, then chairman of the board for Marshall Field,” who “shot ducks and pheasants with it in northern Illinois until he sold it to a friend in 1967”, along with information on Mr. Simpson. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Very fine, as lightly maintained. Bbls retain 90 - 95% what appears to be orig blue, thinning on sides from normal hand wear, silvered on sharp edges of rib. Action retains 60 70% orig case hardening color, strong where protected, actual percentage difficult to ascertain because of extensive engraving. Screws show some use, especially action screw, with slot widened and slightly distorted. Trigger guard retains most of its blue. Trigger retains nearly all of its gold plate, silvered a bit on right side of blade. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, maintained with added oil over numerous light marks. Checkering lightly worn on grip; cleaned up a bit on forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. Case leather is excellent with some marks and rubs. Interior is excellent. A superb late top of the cataloged line of Parkers. “The Parker Story” estimates a total of 79 were made, 55 in 12 ga. and 35 with 30” bbls. 52170-1 MGM137 (75,000-125,000) C&R
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Session 1 1449.
*SCARCE FINE CONDITION CLASSICALLY ENGRAVED PARKER “AAHE” SHOTGUN WITH PGCA LETTER. SN 144829. (1908) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 2 Frame. 30” Bbls are hand engraved “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. WHITWORTH STEEL” on concave matted rib, twin ivory beads. There are 2-1/4” pyramids of large open shaded scroll with floral and strapwork highlights on breech ends, and geometric bands around muzzles. Bbl flats are stamped with grade numbers, both 7 and 8, and “W” (Whitworth). SN is on left side of lump. Bottoms of lumps are damascened. Typical case hardened hammerless action features non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and gold plated dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with all correct markings, except with only one “A”. It is however correctly stamped “7” (AA) and this gun is listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger as a grade “7”. Action is nicely filed with three beads around fences. Top lever has filed in chevron. Action is engraved with full coverage semi-relief large open scroll with acanthus, floral, and strapwork highlights within geometric borders. “PARKER BROS” is at the front of each side. This fine scroll also covers trigger plate and blued trigger guard which has SN on tang. Attractive crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8” over Silver type pad with widow’s peak. Sunken side panels are checkered and end in fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering at grip is of typical “AA” pattern, with flourishes into butt. A gold oval with scroll engraving is set into composition grip cap. Splinter ejector forend is near fully checkered and has steel tip with filed nib and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN and 1901 patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.749, right - .736. Bore restrictions: left - .052 (extra full), right - .040 (extra full). Wall thickness: left - .022, right - .026. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-7/8”. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors Assn letter indicating gun was shipped Feb 1908. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the
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Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a high quality rust re-blue, breech end engraving still sharp, rib engraving and matting a bit soft. Action retains a considerable amount, perhaps as much as 50 - 60% orig case hardening color, actual percentage hard to judge due to extensive engraving. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done hand rubbed oil finish with a few very light subsequent marks, checkering exceptionally well re-cut. Pad is somewhat newer. Gold on triggers is excellent. Bores are excellent. Action has a touch of looseness. Bbls are very slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A rare gun THE PARKER STORY estimates a total of 238 were made in this grade, 185 in 12 ga. and 121 with 30� bbls. 52170-2 MGM139 (35,00055,000) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1450.
*VERY ATTRACTIVE LONG BARRELLED 20 GAUGE PARKER “AHE” SHOTGUN WITH STRAIGHT GRIP STOCK AND ORIGINAL BEAVERTAIL FOREND WITH PGCA LETTER. SN 228210. (1928) Cal. 20 ga. 3” Chambers. 1 Frame. 30” Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. ACME STEEL” on concave matted rib, twin ivory beads. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, grade, weight, Parker overload proofs, as well as “HT over A” and “11” (significance unknown). SN is on left side of lump. Splinter is reinforced. Typical case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and gold plated dbl triggers (front articulated - a rare Parker option). Water table is stamped with all correct markings. Action has nicely filed bead around fences. Top lever has filed in chevron. Action is engraved with near full coverage nicely cut scroll within geometric borders. This scroll surrounds well detailed game scenes; pair of geese flying over marsh on left, and a pair of pheasant, one flying, the other feeding, on right. “PARKER BROS” is in rectangle behind game scenes. Bottom of action has portrait of a pointer in oval, and a trio of quail standing in grass grace the trigger plate. Fine scroll also covers trigger guard bow. SN is on tang. Very attractive, classically marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over skeleton steel buttplate. Sunken side panels are checkered and end in fleur-di-lis drop points. Fancy pattern checkering at grip is of typical “A” pattern, with flourishes into butt. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Orig matching beavertail ejector forend has crenelated checkering pattern and has typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN and 1901 patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.615, right - .615. Bore restrictions: left - .020 (mod), right - .022 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .034. Drop at heel: 2-13/16”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. Gun matches all specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger, including beavertail forend. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors Assn letter
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stating gun was completed October 1928, and includes specifications stating orig LOP was 13�. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely and sympathetically restored. Bbls retain over 95% high quality rust re-blue, silvering somewhat at breech ends and along edge of rib. Action retains 80 - 90% of a spot on restoration color re-hardening, with just a hint of softening to engraving. Stocks retain nearly all of a very fine hand rubbed oil finish with a number of minor subsequent marks. Checkering competently cleaned up. Triggers re-plated. Bores are fine, with scattered light pitting throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. 52170-3 MGM140 (30,000-50,000) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1451.
FINE AND RARE PARKER “GRADE 5” LIFTER HAMMER SHOTGUN WITH PGCA LETTER. SN 24143. (1882) Cal. 10 ga. 2-7/8” Chambers. 3 Frame. At the time this gun was made, the Grade 5 was the second highest gun Parker made, and was considered an excellent buy for the money, as it was $100 less than the “A” grade, and looked nearly the same! The only difference being depth of engraving and complexity of filing. This well preserved example has 30” bbls marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS. MERIDEN CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL” on concave rib without extension, ivory bead. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, grade, patent date, and weight. SN is on left side of lump. Case hardened late lifter action with rounded break-off, reinforcing bolsters and check hook, is fitted with bar locks with flat faced serpentine hammers having tall spurs. Fences are beautifully filed in serpentine form, with elongated central teats extending to breechfaces. Action and locks are engraved with 80% coverage varying sized scroll within geometric borders surrounding well detailed dog and birds scenes; left lock has a pair of pointers in front of hammer, and quail on tail of lockplate; while right lock has pointer and setter in front with grouse on tail. “PARKER BROS” is at front of each lockplate. Bottom of action has circular vignette of covey of quail on ground. Patent dates are engraved on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow portrays a pair of setters flushing snipe. SN is on tang. Wonderfully fiddle figured and well marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8” over checkered composition buttplate. Elongated drop points are behind locks. Grip checkering is of fancy pattern around drop points. A vacant gold oval is on ball of grip, and a vacant gold shield is at top of grip. Matching splinter forend has steel tip with filed in nib, and typical Parker release with patent date. Interior of iron is stamped with SN. Bore diameter: left -.808, right - .807. Bore restrictions: left - .030 (mod), right - .030 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .044, right - .045. Drop at heel: 2-15/16”, drop at comb: 2-1/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 9 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 13-7/8”. Gun matches all specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors Assn letter with original specifications. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very fine. Factory records indicate this gun was sent back to factory in 1887 to clean and re-brown bbls. It appears that over 90% of that finish is still intact. Locks are mostly cleaned and faded to a very pleasing silver to gray with traces of color present where protected, although it appears orig color was never very strong, as evidenced by what is essentially a French grey remaining on water table. Gun also was returned to the factory in 1885 by a new owner to have the “stock dropped to 3-1/4 if can”. It seems the best that they could do was the present drop at heel of 2-15/16”. Most likely stock was refinished at that time and retains approx 80% of that old finish, which is considerably crazed, and has many dents and scratches. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are fine, lightly frosted throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are fine. A very attractive high grade lifter. Very few were made in this grade, with THE PARKER STORY estimating a total of 65; 44 in ten ga., 17 with 30” bbls. 52170-18 MGM150 (8,00012,000) ESA
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Session 1 1452.
*FINE DEPRESSION ERA PARKER “BHE” SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA FANCY CHECKERING WITH PGCA LETTER. SN 235690. (ca 1931) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 28” bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. ACME STEEL” on concave matted rib, twin ivory beads. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, grade, Parker overlaod proofs, weight, and Parker repair code “CL3”. SN is on left side of lump. Splinter is reinforced. Typical case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and nickel plated single selective Parker trigger. Water table is stamped with all correct markings. Action has filed bead around fences. Top lever has filed in chevron. Action is engraved with 70% coverage nicely cut varying sized scroll within geometric borders. This scroll surrounds vignettes of double dogs; pointer and setter on each side.”PARKER BROS” is on rectangle behind dog scenes. Trigger plate has scene of three pheasant, two standing, one flying. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow. SN is on tang. Nicely marbled and stump figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over tan leather 3/4 covered pad. Sunken side panels are checkered and end in fleur-dilis drop points. Checkering at grip is of extra fancy pattern, as may be expected on a gun of “AA” grade with intricate border around carved fleur-di-lis drop points, along with an extra long flourish into butt. A large gold oval engraved “G. A. M.” is set into base of grip cap. Matching splinter ejector forend is nearly fully checkered and has usual steel tip and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN and patent date. Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .031 (full), right - .021 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-11/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Cast 1/4” on. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Gun matches all specifications as those listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors Assn letter confirming specifications and that it was completed in January 1931. Rough draft of article (?) about this gun. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, with a few light marks and scratches, and some silvering along sharp edges of rib. There are three small fairly deep cleaned blood spots (?) in side of chamber area right bbl. Action retains 30 - 40% orig case hardening color, flaked and browned on sides and bottom. Trigger guard retains perhaps 10% of its orig blue. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, butt showing some cleaning and polishing after installation of what is most likely a newer pad. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically excellent. THE PARKER STORY indicates that a total of 512 BH guns were made with Acme steel bbls, 317 in 12 ga., and only 44 of these with 28” bbls. 52170-5 MGM142 (9,00015,000) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1453.
*SUPERB CONDITION AND ATTRACTIVE PARKER “BHE” SHOTGUN WITH STRAIGHT GRIP (THE EARLIEST REPORTED PARKER EJECTOR GUN). SN 111224. (ca 1901) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 2 Frame. 30” Tightly patterned Damascus bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL” on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, grade, weight, and patent date. SN is on left side of lump. Typical case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and nickel plated dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with all correct markings. Action has nicely filed bead around fences. Top lever has filed in chevron. Action is engraved with 70% coverage nicely cut varying sized scroll within geometric borders. This scroll surrounds oval renderings of double dogs; pointers on left, setters on right. “PARKER BROS” is in serpentine banners behind dog scenes. Trigger plate has nicely detailed scene of stag and hind. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow. SN is on tang. Nicely marbled and stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over skeleton steel buttplate. Sunken side panels are checkered and end in well carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering at grip is of typical “B” pattern, with fleur-dilis flourishes into butt. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend is nearly fully checkered and has usual steel tip and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN and 1901 patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.733, right - .732. Bore restrictions: left - .039 (extra full), right - .038 (extra full). Wall thickness: left - .031, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Gun is not listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Parker Pages (Spring 2014 et al) “The Current List of Earliest and Lates Survivors” lists this gun as the earliest known ejector. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 80% orig Damascus finish, silvering and thinning overall with some light marks. Action retains approx 85% orig case hardening color, silvered on fences, sharp edges, and around bottom from normal hand wear. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, thinned and flaked at grip. Stocks retain approx 80% of their orig finish with loss mostly on right side of butt due to cleaning and repair of some stress cracks (which are not uncommon in stump figured wood); One about 3” long parallels line of buttplate, with another about 1-1/2” long 3” in front of and perpendicular to first crack. There is a small chip missing at right side of tip of trigger guard tang. Grip checkering is lightly worn, checkering of forend shows considerable denting and flattening on left side toward rear. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A lovely untouched high grade Parker. 52170-6 MGM141 (8,000-12,000) C&R
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Session 1 1454.
*VERY FINE PARKER “BHE” SHOTGUN WITH STRAIGHT GRIP WITH PGCA LETTER. SN 123132. (ca 1904) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 2 Frame. 30” Tightly patterned Damascus bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL” on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, grade, weight, and patent date. SN is on left side of lump. Typical case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and nickel plated dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with all correct markings. Action has nicely filed bead around fences. Top lever has filed in chevron. Action is engraved with 70% coverage nicely cut varying sized scroll within geometric borders. This scroll surrounds oval renderings of double dogs; pointers on left, setters on right. “PARKER BROS” is in dbl arched banners behind dog scenes. Trigger plate has nicely detailed scene of two pointers with flushing grouse. Trigger guard has scroll on bow. SN is on tang. Very finely streaked and lightly fiddle figured attractive European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over skeleton steel buttplate. Sunken side panels are checkered and end in well carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering at grip is of typical “B” pattern, with fleur-di-lis flourishes toward comb. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “G. T.” Matching splinter ejector forend is point pattern checkered and has usual steel tip and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN and 1901 patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .731. Bore restrictions: left - .037 (full), right - .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left .031, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. Gun matches specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors Assn letter with orig specifications which match this gun perfectly. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approx 80% orig Damascus finish, silvering and thinning overall, with some light marks. Action retains 15 - 20% orig case hardening color, flaked and faded to light brown and gray, overall, with some flecking. Trigger guard is about the same; brown on bow, silvered at grip. Stocks retain 80 - 90% of their orig finish with numerous light marks and scratches. Checkering is lightly worn, Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A very fine high grade Parker. 52170-7 MGM144 (8,000-12,000) C&R
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Session 1 1455.
*STUNNING HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER “CHE” SHOTGUN WITH BERNARD STEEL BARRELS WITH PGCA LETTER. SN 123525. (ca 1903) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. Dramatic 30” bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. BERNARD STEEL” on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, grade, weight, and patent date. SN is on left side of lump. Typical case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and nickel plated dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with all correct markings. Action is engraved with 70% coverage nicely cut varying sized scroll within geometric borders. This scroll surrounds oval vignettes of dogs; pointer on left and setter on right.”PARKER BROS” is on V-shaped ribbon following line of scrolls on each side (a unique treatment). Trigger plate has scene of five ducks flying over a marsh which appear to be flaring as shots are fired. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow. SN is on tang. Nicely marbled and attractively fiddle figured European walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over russet leather faced Silver pad. Side panels have lozenge shaped drop points, and fancy pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. A silver oval engraved “W. L. P.” is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has usual steel tip with filed in nib, and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN and 1901 patent date. Bore diameter: left -.734, right - .732. Bore restrictions: left - .040 (extra full), right - .024 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .029, right - .031. Drop at heel: 3-5/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14”. Gun matches all specifications as those listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors Assn letter confirming specifications and that it was shipped January 1904. This gun is also illustrated and described on pp 292 and 293 of THE PARKER STORY. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their bold and distinctive Bernard finish with only a few light marks, and a hint of silvering at muzzles, and along sharp edges of rib. Action retains 85 - 90% orig case hardening color, silvered on fences, top tang, and thinned considerably around bottom of action from normal hand wear. Trigger guard retains perhaps 20% of its blue, most loss due to flaking on bow and silvering at grip. Buttstock retains nearly all of its orig varnish, grain slightly raised, with a number of scratches and marks, checkering lightly worn. Forend retains most of its varnish with considerable wear at rear, checkering with a bit more wear than grip. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 52170-4 MGM143 (10,000-15,000) C&R
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Session 1 1456.
*SUPER RARE AND DESIRABLE 28 GAUGE PARKER “DHE” SKEET GUN WITH STRAIGHT GRIP,SINGLE TRIGGER AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND. SN 239005. Cal. 28 ga, 2-7/8” Chambers. 00 Frame. 26” Titanic steel bbls are fitted with two ivory beads. All correct markings are on bbl flats and lumps. Flats are stamped for skeet in and out. Splinter is of reinforced type. Typical case hardened Parker action features non-automatic safety, lightening cuts in water table (which also has all correct markings), and Parker single selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical late “D” style with 80% coverage varying sized scroll surrounding dogs on sides; setter on left and a pointer on right. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. Usual nye of pheasant are on trigger plate. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN on tang. Very nicely feather crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock features usual drop points and point pattern checkering. A silver oval on toe line is engraved “GP”. Matching beavertail ejector forend has typical Parker release and reinforcing bolt. Gun matches specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger except for straight stock and beavertail. (These are listed in the Abercrombie & Fitch records.) Bore diameter: left -.551, right - .551. Bore restrictions: left - .006 (skeet), right - .006 (skeet). Wall thickness: left - .031, right - .028. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. PROVENANCE: G & H disposition records: where this gun was received at A & F in 1937, and was unsold until 1943, when it was sold to Craig G. Forbes. It was consigned as a used gun in 1948, and sold later that year to J. Marron. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain over 90% of what appears to be orig blue. Action retains 30 - 40% orig color. Traces of orig blue are on trigger guard. Stocks retain over 90% orig finish with numerous marks and small scratches. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. A rare gun with 85 28-ga DH guns with Titanic bbls, estimated by THE PARKER STORY. 52657-1 MGM414 (40,000-60,000) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1457.
*FINE LITTLE 28 GAUGE PARKER “DH” WITH PGCA LETTER. SN 108675. Cal. 28 ga. 0 Frame. 2-1/2” Chambers. 28” Bbls are marked with Parker’s famous Meriden address and “TITANIC STEEL” on rib. Bbl flats and lump are stamped with all correct markings. Action with correct markings on water table features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “D” style with 60% scroll. Single dogs, pointer and setter, are on each side and “PARKER BROS” is in riband behind dog scenes. Four pheasant are on trigger plate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely figured European walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock features lozenge shaped drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has patent date on typical release. Bore diameter: left -.553, right .553. Bore restrictions: left - .030 (full), right - .030 (full). Wall thickness: left - .022, right - .022. Drop at heel: 2-13/16”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. Not listed in the PARKER IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors letter confirming specifications and stating it was shipped Oct 17 1910 to A. E. Lawrence in Bar Harbor, Maine. THE PARKER STORY indicates fewer than 200 DH Parkers were made in 28 ga., 60 with 28” bbls. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approx 80% orig blue with considerable cleaned rust spots on bottoms. Action retains 40% muted case color, which does not appear to have ever been strong. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish finish, perhaps with some oil rubbed in, numerous light marks and dings. Checkering lightly worn and dirty. Bores show light to moderate pitting throughout. A nice little, as found, small bore Parker. The ideal quail or woodcock gun. 52417-1 MGM144 (12,500-17,500) C&R
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408
Session 1 1458.
*FINE 20 GAUGE PARKER “DHE” SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL STRAIGHT GRIP. SN 174616. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 0 Frame. 28” Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. TITANIC STEEL” on slightly raised narrow matted rib. Bbl flats and water table are stamped with all correct markings. Case hardened action with automatic safety and nickel plated dbl triggers is engraved in typical “D” style, but with well cut varying sized scroll within geometric borders surrounding detailed dog and game scenes; pointer on left, setter on right, and four flying ducks on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is in serpentine band behind each dog scene. Nicely crotch figured, dense, American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-1/2” over orig skeleton steel buttplate, and features typical drop points, point pattern checkering and large silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with typical steel forend tip with filed in nib and usual Parker release has patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.617, right - .617. Bore restrictions: left - .017 (mod), right - .000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left - .020, right - .021. Drop at heel: 2-11/16”, drop at comb: 1-15/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 13-1/2”. Gun matches all specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. CONDITION: Fine, as most likely factory refinished. Bbls retain over 95% of a sympathetic re-blue which has a good orig look. Action retains approx 30% color which was never overly strong, and actual percentage may be higher; Fences, high points, silvered and some browning around bottom. Stocks retain over 90% of what appears to be their orig varnish finish, with a number of scratches through finish, and quite a few minor marks and bumps; Forend possibly with added varnish and cleaned checkering. Bores are excellent with a hint of frosting. Chambers lengthened. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. 52268-1 MGM216 (14,50021,500) C&R
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Session 1 1459.
*BENCHMARK, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION 16 GAUGE PARKER “DH” SHOTGUN. SN 207639. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 1 Frame. 30” Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. TITANIC STEEL” on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, grade, and weight. SN is on left side of lump. Typical case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with all correct markings. Action is engraved with 70% coverage varying sized scroll within some geometric borders. This scroll surrounds renderings of dogs; pointer on left, setter on right. “PARKER BROS” is in serpentine banner behind dog scenes. Trigger plate has scene of four pheasant, two standing, two flying. Trigger guard has scroll on bow. SN is on tang. Nicely crotch figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over skeleton steel buttplate. Side panels end in lozenge shaped drop points. Checkering at grip is of typical “D” point pattern. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has steel tip with filed in nib, and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN. Bore diameter: left -.662, right .661. Bore restrictions: left - .027 (full), right - .024 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .027, right - .028. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14”. Gun is not listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain over 98% orig blue, with some light marks, mostly around breech ends. Action retains 90 - 95% orig case hardening color, thinned a bit from normal hand wear on fences and bottom. Trigger guard retains 90% orig blue, flaked a bit on bow, slightly silvered on tang. Forend latch is mostly faded to silver. Steel buttplate retains most of its orig blue, most loss due to flaking toward heel. Stocks retain nearly all of their varnish finish with scattered light marks, mostly near side panel on left side, and one fairly deep small knock on right side of butt. Checkering has almost no wear but is dark. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. A fairly scarce gun with 30” bbls, the condition of this gun is extraordinary. 52170-11 MGM146 (8,000-12,000) C&R
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*EARLIEST KNOWN PARKER “DHE” ALL OPTION TRAP SHOTGUN. SN 219984. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 32” Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. TITANIC STEEL” on raised ventilated matted rib, ivory mid-bead; red dyed front bead. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, grade, weight, Parker overload proofs, and Remington repair code “BAA3”. SN is on left side of lump. Splinter is reinforced. Typical case hardened hammerless action features non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and Parker single selective trigger. Water table is stamped with all correct markings. Action is engraved with 70% coverage varying sized scroll within some geometric borders. This scroll surrounds renderings of dogs; pointer on left, setter on right. “PARKER BROS” is in serpentine banner behind dog scenes. Trigger plate has nicely detailed scene of four pheasant, two standing, two flying. Trigger guard has scroll on bow. SN is on tang. Stump figured attractive American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over old White Line pad. Side panels end in lozenge shaped drop points. Checkering at grip is of typical “D” point pattern, except with addition of fancy flourishes toward butt. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching orig large beavertail forend is checkered in fancy pattern, and has reinforcing bolt and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN and 1901 patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.730, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .034 (full), right - .032 (full). Wall thickness: left - .033, right - .032. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. Gun is not listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue, thinning on breech ends, silvered a bit on sides of ribs and muzzles, with a few scattered light marks. Action retains approx 80% orig case hardening color, silvered a bit on thumbpiece, fences, and around bottom. Forend latch is completely silver. Trigger guard retains 20 - 30% orig blue. Stocks retain over 90% of what appears to be their orig finish, with a number of light marks, checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent, with some light scratches. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. This gun is listed in the “Parker Pages” 2014 “Current list of earliest and latest survivors” as “DHE 12 ga. with beavertail forend, ventilated rib, and single trigger, the earliest surviving double trap gun with all of these features.” 52170-10 MGM145 (8,000-12,000) C&R; ESA
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1461. *ONE OF THE EARLIEST KNOWN EJECTOR SMALL BORE PARKERS – A PARKER BROS. DHE 20 GA. GAME GUN. SN 98803. Cal. 20 ga. 28” Titanic steel bbls with matted top rib and brass front bead. Choked Mod/Imp. Mod. “0” frame. Nickel-plated dbl triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped pistol grip butt stock is checkered in standard DHE pattern with teardrop behind action and nickel oval near toe and 13 1/2” LOP over engraved skeleton butt. Splinter forearm with engraved Deeley release and steel tip, checkered in standard DHE pattern. Receiver is nicely engraved in standard early DHE pattern with setter on right, four pheasants on bottom and pointer on left, all surrounded by well-cut Parker scroll. All visible SN’s match. This gun is one of the very earliest Parker DHE Grade ejector guns, if not the earliest. Certainly the earliest this cataloger has examined. Bore diameter: left -.618, right - .618. Bore restrictions: left - .019 (mod), right - .013 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .025, right - .026. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight 6 lbs., 3 oz. LOP: 131/2”. CONDITION: Very good as partially restored. Bbls retain approximately 95% of a very old, possibly factory-restored blue. Butt stock and forearm have been recently restored, as documented by Larry Del Grego & Son, April, 2017, and retain virtually all restored finish. Trigger guard and butt plate also re-blued at the same time. Receiver retains approximately 20% original case color, engraving slightly thinned. Mechanics are fine. Bores with scattered pitting. This gun was recently serviced by Del Grego and will last many more lifetimes, it is perfect for many more days in the field. 52724-1 JSL (4,5007,500) C&R
1462. *SMALL BORE PARKER DHE. SN 151465. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 1 Frame. 28” Bbls have concave, matted ribs engraved with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “TITANIC STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “D” style with 60 - 70% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game; A pointer on left, and an alert setter on right side. “Parker Bros” is on riband at rear of both sides. A gaggle of fowl is on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Attractive lightly streaked and figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished in typical “D” grade style with lozenge shaped drop points and point pattern checkering with broad mullered borders at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has well filed steel tip, and typical Parker release with patent date stamped on iron. Bore diameter: left -.660, right -.660. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Imod), right -.024 (Imod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-11/16”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14”. This gun is listed in and matches the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER, except round knob vs. capped pistol grip. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a dark satin re-black. Action retains essentially all of a cyanide case hardening re-color. Trigger guard is lightly silvered on edges. New plating on triggers is excellent. Stocks retain over 90% of what appears to be their orig finish, with a number of light marks, dings, and scratches, darkening slightly where rubbed through, and with a light coat of oil added where thin, especially on forend. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. THE PARKER STORY estimates that 568 guns were made in this configuration. 52634-7 (4,500-7,500) C&R Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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*PARKER STRAIGHT GRIP DH WITH 30” BARRELS AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND. SN 109341. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 2 Frame. 30” Bbls have concave game rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “TITANIC STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type “K” (Krupp) and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features non-automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 60 - 70% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game; A pointing pointer on left, and a setter on right side. “PARKER BROS” is engraved on scrolled band on rear of both sides. Three grouse are on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Lightly stump figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over black leather covered pad. Stock is embellished in typical “D” grade style with lozenge shaped drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Large beavertail forend has reinforcing bolt, typical Parker release, and is checkered in a fancy pattern as often found on guns of “B” grade. Bore diameter: left -.745, right -.743. Bore restrictions: left -.049 (extra full), right -.029 (Imod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.026. Drop at heel: 1-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. This gun matches PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER, except beavertail forend is not indicated. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a factory quality re-black, with some light marks. Action retains essentially all of a dark cyanide re-color. What are most likely replacement stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with a few light scratches and marks. Bores are excellent. “Certifiable antique ivory” bead sights. 52634-11 MGM403 (4,0006,000) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1464.
*MASSIVE AND RARE 8 GAUGE PARKER “GH” SHOTGUN WITH PGCA LETTER. SN 154138. (1910) Cal. 8 ga. 3-1/4” Chambers. 6 Frame. 36” Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS. MERIDEN CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL” on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type and weight. SN is on left side of lump. Large sized case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with all correct markings. Action is engraved with 50% coverage sprays of scroll within some geometric and scroll borders, surrounding game birds in oval vignettes on sides; ducks on left, pheasants on right, both under “PARKER BROS” in ovals. Trigger plate has circular scene of a pair of pheasant, both standing. Trigger guard has scroll on bow. SN is on tang. Nicely marbled European walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. Checkering at grip is of typical “G” point pattern. A vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has steel tip with filed in nib, and typical Parker release with patent date. Interior of iron is stamped with SN. Bore diameter: left -.885, right - .885. Bore restrictions: left - .096 (full), right - .092 (full). Wall thickness: left - .060, right - .060. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast about 1/4” on. Weight: 13 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Gun matches all specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors Assn letter with specifications, and scan of ledger page indicating gun was shipped in Dec. 1910. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Good, original. Metal parts are all a light brown smooth patina with traces of orig Damascus and case hardening color visible where protected. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with a great many knocks, dents, bumps, and dings, some fairly deep, especially on right side of butt. Checkering worn. Bores are fine with some light scattered pitting in right bbl and frosting in left. Action is tight. A truly great big Parker 8 bore, with unusual “shootable” dimensions. THE PARKER STORY estimates that Parker made a total of 78 “GH” 8-bore hammerless guns, 67 with Damascus bbls, 46 of which are 36”. 52170-12 MGM149 (7,500-12,500) C&R
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Session 1 1465.
*16 GAUGE PARKER “GH” SHOTGUN. SN 239593. Cal. 16 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 1 Frame. 28” Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. PARKER SPEC. STEEL” on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker overload proofs, and weight. SN is on left side of lump. Typical case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with all correct markings. Action is engraved with 50% coverage sprays of scroll within some geometric and scroll borders surrounding game birds in oval vignettes on sides; ducks on left, quail on right. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. Trigger plate has circular scene of a pair of pheasant, one standing, one flying. Trigger guard has scroll on bow. SN is on tang. Nicely stump figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over Parker dogs head buttplate without spur. Checkering at grip is of typical “G” point pattern. A vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has steel tip and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN. Bore diameter: left -.664, right - .664. Bore restrictions: left - .028 (full), right - .029 (full). Wall thickness: left - .025, right - .026. Drop at heel: 3-1/16”, drop at comb: 2-1/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14”. Gun matches specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain approx 90% of their orig blue, thinned from normal hand wear above forend, silvered along sharp edges. Action retains essentially all of a factory type re-color hardening, with some subsequent rust spots and flecking on top tang and trigger plate. Trigger guard retains nearly all of a correct re-blue, over some scattered pits on bow, subsequently silvered a touch on tang. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, cleaned up and with added oil over a few light nicks and areas of darkening, with some subsequent marks. Checkering lightly worn and right grip panel has some dents with diamonds missing. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 52170-9 (6,500-9,500) C&R
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Session 1 1466.
*EARLY REMINGTON ERA 20 GAUGE PARKER “GHE” SHOTGUN. SN 241719. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 0 Frame. 26” Bbls are unmarked on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type (horse shoe logo), SN, Parker overload proofs, numerous Remington repair codes (KSS3, AXX3, CNN3), owners initials “WWK”, as well as chokes (IC and Mod), and weight. Grade, gauge, and chamber information are on left side of lump. Typical case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with all correct Ilion markings. Action is engraved with 50% coverage sprays of scroll within some geometric and scroll borders surrounding game birds in oval vignettes on sides; ducks on left, quail on right. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. Trigger plate has circular scene of a pair of pheasant, one standing, one flying. Trigger guard has scroll on bow. SN is on tang. Nicely stump figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over Parker dogs head buttplate without spur. Checkering at grip is of typical “G” point pattern. A silver shield is on toe line engraved “WWK”. Matching splinter ejector forend has steel tip and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN. Bore diameter: left -.621, right - .621. Bore restrictions: left - .014 (mod), right .005 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. Gun comes with its orig leg o’ mutton case with initials “WWK” on right side. Gun is not listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue with numerous light marks and scratches. Action retains 20 - 30% orig case color where protected, but is mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Stocks retain most of what appears to be an old oil refinish over orig finish, with a number of light marks. Checkering somewhat worn and dirty. Bores are fine. Mechanically fine. Case is good, handle detached and strap broken. 52170-8 (5,000-8,000) C&R
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Session 1 1467.
*SUPERB, NEAR NEW, 28 GAUGE EARLY REMINGTON PARKER “VHE” SHOTGUN WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND, ALONG WITH HANG TAG AND ORIGINAL CONFIRMATION LETTER AND SHIPPING BOX, “WINNER OF BEST OF SHOW NRA NATIONAL GUN COLLECTORS SHOW & CONFERENCE TULSA, OKLAHOMA 2007”. SN 242103. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 00 Frame. 26” Bbls are unmarked on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type (horse shoe logo), SN, Parker overload proofs, as well as chokes (Mod and full), and weight. Grade, gauge, and chamber information are on left side of lump. Splinter is of reinforced type. Small case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and Parker single selective trigger. Water table with lightening cuts is stamped with all correct Ilion markings. Action is wiggle border engraved. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. Blued trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely crotch figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over Parker dogs head buttplate without spur. Checkering at grip is of typical “V” point pattern. A vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN. Bore diameter: left -.549, right - .550. Bore restrictions: left - .030 (full), right - .022 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .025, right - .022. Drop at heel: 2-5/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Gun is not listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. Included with gun is a letter from Parker Gun Works Ilion dated Jan. 29, 1941 to Mr. Carl Hamilton, Rural Rte no. 2, Sandpoint, Idaho, stating “Dear Sir, I’ve entered your order for the Parker VHE 28 gauge. The “Beavertail” style forend and single selective trigger are noted on your order.” Also included are plaque from NRA show, hang tag, with specifications with a price of $182.35; and orig confirmation letter, and cardboard shipping box with end label having Ilion address, outer sleeve with shipping label to Mr. Hamilton. PROVENANCE: 1941 Confirmation order letter. “Parker Pages” Spring 2008, with article concerning this gun, as the “best” at NRA collectors show, with photographs on rear cover. Hang tag. Prestigious and
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lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Truly exceptional, essentially as new, retaining nearly all factory finishes on all wood and metal parts with only one or two of the faintest of handling marks, most notably two or three small dings under finish on left side panel. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Hang tag has a number of creases. Box is considerably foxed. Labels are intact, edges beginning to curl, address very difficult to read. 52170-15 MGM154 (30,000-50,000) C&R
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Session 1 1468. *SCARCE LITTLE PARKER .410 “VHE” SHOTGUN IN HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 241083. Cal. .410 ga. 3” Chambers. 000 Frame. 26” Bbls are unmarked on concave matted rib, twin ivory beads. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, Parker overload proofs, Remington date code “DF” (Sept 1937), and weight. Grade and gauge are on left side of lump. Small case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and dbl triggers. Water table with lightening cuts is stamped with all correct Meriden markings. Action is wiggle border engraved. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. Blued trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely fiddle figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over Parker dogs head buttplate without spur. Checkering at grip is of typical “V” point pattern. A silver shield engraved “T.P.” is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has steel tip, and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.395, right - .400. Wall thickness: left - .038, right - .037. Drop at heel: 2-11/16”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14”. Gun matches specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with orig specifications indicating the gun was shipped Sept. 1937. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95 - 98% orig blue, silvered on edges of rib with light flecking overall. Action retains 85 - 90% what appears to be orig case hardening color, silvered on thumbpiece and top tang, as well as around bottom from normal hand wear. Forend latch and tip have lots of color. Trigger guard retains approx 95% blue, lightly flaked and silvered at grip. Buttstock retains nearly all of its orig finish with a large number of marks, scratches, and compressions, some fairly deep on butt. Checkering lightly worn. Forend wood is very clean with only a few of the lightest of handling marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. 52170-14 MGM155 (20,000-30,000) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1469.
*SUPERB CUSTOM 20 GAUGE PARKER “VH” SHOTGUN WITH STUNNING RELIEF SCROLL BY PAULA BIESEN MALICKI, AND CUSTOM STOCKS BY ROGER BIESEN. SN 193802. Cal. 20 ga. 3” Chambers. 1 Frame. 32” Bbls marked with Parker address on Vulcan steel, have matching numbers on flats. High points are engine turned. Typical action with non-automatic safety, and gold plated dbl triggers has been meticulously and attractively engraved with 70% coverage semi relief open acanthus scroll with matte background. High points of engraving have been “french grayed” to give added depth and dramatic overall effect. “PARKER” is in gold on bottom of action. Engraving extends 1-1/2” along breech ends of bbls. Engravers signature is on bottom of knuckle. Blued trigger guard with matching scroll has SN on tang within rope border. Intricately marbled dark flesh toned European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over steel buttplate with widow’s peak engraved to match action and grip cap. Stock features superb checkering in a pattern often used by the Biesen family with large uniquely shaped fleur-di-lis intrusion into rounded pattern. Matching beavertail forend without reinforcing bolt, retains orig Parker release. Bore diameter: left -.621, right .622. Bore restrictions: left - .024 (Imod), right - .017 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .018, right - .025. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs.0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Gun matches specifications as listed in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Gun is housed in Sportlock two toned vinyl case with brown fur interior. Case contains a pair of snap caps and two keys. PROVENANCE: This gun was featured in the 2012 GUN DIGEST under “Custom and Engraved” guns with examples of the work of both Roger Biesen and Paula Biesen Malicki. Copy is signed by Roger Biesen and with a handwritten note from Paula Biesen Malicki “I hope you enjoy this Parker as much as I did engraving it. It is a one of a kind project! The Biesen’s always have preferred Parkers over any other shotgun. Happy Hunting!” Also included is an information sheet on care instructions for the special French gray finish. Consignor states this is originally a West Coast Duck Club gun. CONDITION: Excellent, appears unfired since custom finishing, retaining nearly all of its fine finishes on wood and metal, with only the lightest handling and assembly marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Case is excellent. 52538-1 MGM422 (20,000-25,000) C&R
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1470.
*28 GAUGE PARKER “VH” SHOTGUN WITH 28” BARRELS AND STRAIGHT GRIP WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 144284. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 0 Frame. This scarce little gun with only around 500 made in this gauge with 28” bbls, has all correct markings on bbl rib and bbl flats. Small sized action has all correct marks on water table and features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is wiggle border engraved with “Parker Bros” on each side. SN is on trigger guard tang. Relatively plain American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-1/4” over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. Standard point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has usual release marked with patent date. Bore diameter: left -.550, right - .550. Bore restrictions: left - .027 (full), right - .027 (full). Wall thickness: left - .025, right - .023. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-1/4”. Gun matches specifications as listed in the PARKER IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with specifications indicating that gun was made in 1907. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of what appears to be orig blue, with numerous light scratches, thinning overall. Action retains perhaps as much as 10% orig case hardening color, and is mostly a pewter gray, shading to brown. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish with numerous light marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are very good to fine, shiny with some scattered pitting and frosting. Action is tight. 52421-1 MGM248 (8,000-12,000) C&R
1471. *EXCELLENT CUSTOMIZED PARKER VHE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH STRAIGHT STOCK WITH PGCA LETTER. SN 117791. Cal. 20 ga. 26” bbls with 2-3/4” chambers and full length matted top rib with twin ivory beads, marked “Parker Brothers, Makers. Meriden, Conn. Vulcan Steel”. 0 frame. Dbl triggers, extractor, non-automatic safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with elongated teardrops behind action and skeleton steel buttplate with checkered center. Splinter forearm checkered in standard “V” pattern with Deeley latch and steel tip. Frame is zigzag border engraved and marked “Parker Bros.” on side. Custom trigger guard is scroll engraved at bow, floral engraved at tang with SN noted. Two old sling swivel holes in bottom rib plugged with small screws. All visible SN’s match. Bore diameter: left - .618, right - .618. Bore restrictions: left - .017 (mod), right - .006 (mod). Minimum wall thickness: left - .030, right - .032 . Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. Drop at comb: 1-7/16”, drop at heel: 2-9/16”. LOP: 14-1/8”. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a Parker Gun Collector Association letter confirming shipment on February 29, 1903 to H.H. Kiffer Company. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very fine. Refurbished and retains virtually all of its custom finish to both wood and metal. Buttstock and forearm are excellent replacements. Skeleton butt is near mint. Bores are excellent, near mirror. Mechanics are crisp. 52154-13 (2,500-4,500) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1472.
*PARKER “VH” SHOTGUN WITH STRAIGHT GRIP AND ORIGINAL HANG TAGS. SN 231315. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 28” Bbls are marked with Meriden, CT USA address and “Vulcan Steel” on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker overload proofs, and weight. SN is on left side of lump. Case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and dbl triggers. Water table with lightening cuts is stamped with all correct markings. Action is wiggle border engraved. “Parker Bros” is on each side. Blued trigger guard has SN on tang. Plain American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over Parker dogs head buttplate without spur. Checkering at grip is of typical “V” point pattern. A vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has steel tip, and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN. Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .024 (mod), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .032. Drop at heel: 3-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-7/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14”. Gun matches specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. Included with gun are its three orig hang tags, one marked with all orig specifications, and SN. PROVENANCE: Hang tags. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, which has been augmented a bit to appear to be nearly 100%. Action retains 65 - 75% orig case hardening color with some brown splotches, silvering on fences, high edges, and around bottom. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, with a bit of oil rubbed in a long time ago. Checkering very lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Hang tags are good. 51872-12 MGM156 (2,000-4,000) C&R
1473. *EARLY 20 GAUGE PARKER “VH” SHOTGUN. SN 97948. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 0 Frame. 28” Bbls are marked with Meriden, CONN address and “Vulcan Steel” on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type (K), patent dates, and weight. SN is on left side of lump. Blued hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with all correct markings. Action is wiggle border engraved. “Parker Bros” is on each side. Blued trigger guard has SN on tang. Plain American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. Checkering at grip is of typical “V” point pattern. A vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has steel tip, and typical Parker release with patent date. Interior of iron is stamped with SN. Bore diameter: left -.616, right - .617. Bore restrictions: left - .023 (mod), right -.026 (Imod). Wall thickness: left - .038, right - .044. Drop at heel: 3-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. Gun is not listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. CONDITION: Good, as restored and refinished. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig blue, which has been augmented, and now appears to be over 90% with a number of light marks and some splotches. Other metal parts have been blued and retain most of that blue. Buttstock is a replacement, and retains nearly all of its orig finish. Forend is considerably worn and shows a number of dents. Bores are good to fine with scattered pitting. Action is tight. 51872-9 MGM157 (1,200-1,500) C&R
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Session 1 1474.
*SCARCE LITTLE 20 GAUGE PARKER “PH” SHOTGUN IN HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION. SN 199490. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 0 Frame. 28” Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. PARKER STEEL” on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type and weight. SN is on left side of lump. Typical case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with all correct markings. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll within geometric borders. “Parker Bros” is on each side. Trigger plate has circular burst of scroll. Trigger guard has geometric borders on bow. SN is on tang. Plain American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. Checkering at grip is of typical “P” point pattern. A vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has steel tip with filed in nib, and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN. Bore diameter: left -.615, right - .616. Bore restrictions: left - .019 (mod), right - .012 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .024, right - .021. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Gun matches specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, thinned on sides, silvered on sharp edges, with numerous light marks. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, silvered on fences, sharp edges, and thinning around bottom. There is a 1/16” deep ding on left side. Trigger guard retains traces of its orig blue, almost all flaked to gray and light brown. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish rubbed through on side panels and comb, with some oil rubbed in as maintenance. There are five fairly long compressions on left side of butt, and a fairly deep scratch on left side panel. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. THE PARKER STORY estimates that a little over 200 PH guns were made with Parker steel bbls, 100 of those are 28”. 52170-13 (7,000-12,000) C&R
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1476. *PARKER “PH” SHOTGUN AND 20 GA. PARKER “TROJAN”. 1) PARKER SXS PH. SN 107830. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 2 Frame. 30” Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. TWIST” on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, patent date, and weight. SN is on left side of lump. Typical case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with all correct markings. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll within geometric borders. “Parker Bros” is on each side. Trigger plate has circular burst of scroll. Trigger guard has geometric borders on bow. SN is on tang. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. Flat top checkering at grip is of typical “P” point pattern. A vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has steel tip with filed in nib, and typical Parker release with patent date. Interior of iron is stamped with SN. Bore diameter: left -.730, right - .730. Bore restrictions: left - .038 (extra full), right - .038 (extra full). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .031. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Gun matches specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approx 90% orig twist pattern with some splotches of staining. Action appears to have been cleaned a long time ago, and is presently a mottled silver and brown, with some scattered light pitting. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous light marks, some oil has been added, checkering lightly worn. Bores are very good to fine with patches of heavy frosting in right bbl, and left bbl is approaching excellent. Action is tight. C&R 2) PARKER TROJAN. SN 200397. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 0 Frame. 28” Bbls are engraved with Parker Meriden address and “Trojan Steel” on matted rib which has early type extension. All correct markings are on bbl flats and water table. Action with automatic safety and dbl triggers is engraved “Parker Bros” on sides. SN is on trigger guard tang. Plain American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter pluck-off forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.612, right - .613. Bore restrictions: left - .010 (lt mod), right .005 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .027. Drop at heel: 2=11/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue. Action with approx 30% case hardening color where protected. Stocks have most of their orig finish with some oil rubbed in to brighten them up. Bores are fine with some light pits and scratches. Action is tight. C&R 52170-16, 52170-17 MGM152 (2,000-3,000) 425
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1475. PARKER PH 12 GAUGE. SN 64859. Cal. 12 Ga. 30” twist steel bbls. 2-5/8” chambers. Dbl triggers, extractors, automatic safety. “Certifiable antique ivory” front bead. Parker matted rib. No. 1 frame. Nicely figured walnut stock with full pistol grip with 13-5/8” LOP over hard rubber Parker dogs-head butt, splinter forend. Frame lightly scrolled and floral engraved around screws. Early pattern for a typical PH. Forend and buttstock show typical early P grade pattern. Minimum wall thickness is L -.022, R -.021. Weight 7 lbs. 4 oz. Drop at comb 1-3/4”, Drop at heel 3-3/8”. Bore diameter: L -.756, R - 756. Choke: L -.034, R -.037. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Fine as restored. Ribs sound. Frame shows 3040% older restored case color. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its restored blued finish. Stocks are sound and show nearly all of their hand-rubbed restored finish. Bbl is very good as cleaned showing 1 or 2 minor repaired dings. Bbl contrast is exceptional as restored and shows virtually all of a beautiful bold pattern. Mechanics fine. Lever at center. 52634-13 (1,500-2,000) ESA
Session 1 1477.
GRADE 1 PARKER HAMMER SHOTGUN WITH LAMINATED STEEL BARRELS WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 72297. (1892) Cal. 10 ga. 2-7/8” Chambers. 2 Frame. 28” Bbls are marked with Meriden, CONN address and “Laminated Steel” on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type (L), patent dates, and weight. SN is on left side of lump. Case hardened fishtail top lever action features dolls head rib extension, reinforced frame and check hook, and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with all correct markings. Action is fitted with bar locks with flat faced serpentine hammers with tall spurs. Action is engraved with wiggle and line borders with a sprig of scroll in front of trigger plate, which is stamped with patent dates. “PARKER BROS” is on each side, on front portion of locks. Blued trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. Checkering at grip is of typical No. “1” point pattern. A vacant silver shield is at top of grip. Matching splinter forend has steel tip with filed in nib, and typical Parker release with patent date. Interior of iron is stamped with SN. Bore diameter: left -.795, right - .795. Bore restrictions: left - .017 (mod), right -.022 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .042, right - .040. Drop at heel: 3-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. Gun matches specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications and indicating that this gun was shipped June, 1892. 1887 Price list showing that this gun had a retail cost of $70.00. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent, original, as found. Bbls retain most of their orig Damascus finish, considerably darkened and browned. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, very thin on fences, brown and gray on bottom. Color on trigger plate is strong. Locks retain nearly all of their orig color with some flecking and light stains. Stocks retain approx 90% of their orig finish beginning to wear through at grip and on comb, with a number of marks, scratches, and dings. Checkering somewhat worn. Bores are excellent, lightly frosted. Action is tight. Locks are excellent. 52170-19 (4,000-5,000)
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Session 1 1478.
*DESIRABLE 28 GAUGE PARKER BROTHERS “DHE” REPRODUCTION BY WINCHESTER SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS, CASE, AND BOXES. SN 28-01279. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 00 Frame. 26” and 28” Bbls, marked “1” (28”) and “2” (26”) on lumps, are marked with usual Winchester nomenclature and information on sides of left bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with SNs and Parker reproduction overload proofs, as well as chokes (IC and Mod for 26”, and mod and full for 28”). Sides of lumps are marked with grade, gauge, and chamber information. Small frame case hardened action with lightening cuts in water table features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in late “D” style with 70% coverage scroll surrounding game scenes; setter on left, pointer on right, and three pheasant on trigger plate. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. Nicely stump figured Claro walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over skeleton steel buttplate, and features “D” style drop points and checkering. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend services both bbl sets. BBL set “1” 28”: Bore diameter: left -.550, right - .550. Bore restrictions: left .035 (full), right - .018 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-5/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. BBL set “2” 26”: Bore diameter: left -.550, right - .550. Bore restrictions: left - .022 (mod), right - .009 (IC). Tan leather case with leather corners with canvas outer cover, is lined in green felt with Parker Repro label in lid. Case only has room for action and 26” bbls, and contains a pair of A&F marked snap caps. Also included are two off-white shipping boxes with end labels for this gun and extra bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a very few minor marks in all wood and metal surfaces. Case is excellent. Boxes are good. End labels have stickers and tears. 51872-73 MGM181 (3,5005,500) C&R
1479.
INTRIGUING LOT OF PARKER BROTHERS RELATED AND HISTORICAL ITEMS FROM THE BOUWKAMP COLLECTION. Included in this lot are a number of interesting Parker Bros. manufactured items related to the Parker shotgun that Dr. Bouwkamp used in his award winning displays. There are two orig Parker catalogs, including a green of flying “Ducks” catalog and a Remington spiral bound catalog as well as an orig Parker trade card and orig small bore shotgun pamphlet. Also included is an orig Parker Bros. cartridge “load and cap extractor” with orig box. A beautiful orig Parker Bros. primers tin. An orig Curtis & Harvey’s powder tin with some powder still remaining. Approximately 3 shot measures, Parker Bros capper, Parker Bros wad cutter, Parker Bros. 10-A brass shell, and a couple other various Parker tools. There is also an orig boxed brass and wood cleaning rod, which is quite old. And perhaps the rarest item in this grouping, a green label box for “The Kelsey’s Patent Cartridge Capper”. There is also a February 1940 price list. Interested parties should invest the time to peruse this lot as it has several hard to find Parker related items most of which were included in Dr. Bouwkamp’s sensational displays over the year. PROVENANCE: Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Fair to excellent, this lot worthy of exploration. 52170-20 (2,500-3,500)
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Session 1 1480.
*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, SCARCE REMINGTON MODEL 1894 “DE” SHOTGUN. SN 136881. (1908) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30” Bbls of very tightly patterned “Oxford” type Damascus are fitted with slightly raised, concave, matted rib. “Remington Arms Co” “Ilion, N.Y. U.S.A.” is engraved on tops. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with bbl code “///DEY”. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and bottom of lumps stamped with pellet counts (“67” and “64”). Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety, pivoting third fastener, and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with SN, grade, and patent dates. Action is engraved with varying sized scroll within geometric and line borders. This scroll surrounds vignettes of dogs without borders in later Remington style; pair of pointers, one pointing, on left, setters on right, both over “Remington Arms Co”. Trigger plate is engraved with about 70% coverage matching scroll, which also extends to trigger guard bow. SN (preceded by “P”) is on tang. (On later Model 1894 guns the “P” was an inventory symbol assigned to this model.) Well streaked European walnut fluted horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over orig ribbed horn buttplate with widow’s peak. Side panels are nicely checkered and terminate in classic Remington arrowhead drop points. Multi-point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Remington’s version of an Anson release, and is nearly fully checkered in fancy pattern with two different spacings, with fine checkering at rear separated by ribbons. Bore diameter: left -.740, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .033 (full), right - .025 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .033. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Excellent, orig, as found. Bbls retain approx 80% orig Damascus finish with a few light marks, and considerable patches of old rust spots, most notably at sides of breech ends, and an area on bottoms about 9” - 11” back from muzzles. Action retains 80 - 90% orig case hardening color, silvering on fences, edges, and on floorplate from normal hand wear, with a sprinkling of dark flecks. Color on trigger guard is only in protected areas, and there is evidence of cleaning on bow with some pitting. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig finish, with numerous light marks and a couple of deeper dents. Forend shows moderate wear, checkering worn. Grip checkering shows moderate wear. Bores are fine to very fine with scattered pitting throughout, and a couple of minor dings. Left side breech end of left bbl is very slightly distorted from being dropped. Breech ends are also somewhat pitted. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. 52181-1 MGM136 (9,000-14,000) C&R
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Session 1 1481.
*REMINGTON 1894 “DE” SHOTGUN IN HIGH ORIGINAL “AS FOUND” CONDITION. SN 123247. (1901) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. Spectacular 30” bbls of “Legia P” Damascus are fitted with slightly raised, flat, matted rib with two ivory beads. “Remington Arms Co” “Ilion, N.Y. U.S.A.” is engraved on tops. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with chamber length, and bbl code “PPD*” (?). Bbl flats are stamped with SN, and bottom of lumps stamped with pellet counts (“323” and “320” - full and full). Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety, pivoting third fastener, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut shaded varying sized scroll within geometric borders. This exceptional scroll surrounds vignettes of game without borders in later Remington style; two snipe, one flying, one standing are on left, and a pair of ducks, one swimming, the other stepping ashore, are on right; both under “Remington Arms Co”. Trigger plate is engraved with about 50% coverage matching scroll, which also extends to trigger guard bow. SN is on tang. Very nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over old Jostam rubber and foam sandwich pad. Side panels are nicely checkered and terminate in classic Remington arrowhead drop points. Multi-point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Remington’s version of an Anson release, and is near fully checkered in fancy pattern and two different spacings, with fine checkering at rear separated from front by ribbons. Bore diameter: left -.744, right - .733. Bore restrictions: left - .035 (full), right - .033 (full). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .033. Drop at heel: 2-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Included with gun is what is probably its orig leg o’ mutton case. PROVENANCE: Affidavit outlining the orig purchase of this gun by Charles Edwin Hicks from Remington and its descent through the family to the consignor. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent, orig, as found. Bbls retain 90 - 95% strikingly contrasted orig Damascus finish with a few light marks, silvering at normal carry point around forend. Action retains 70 - 80% orig case hardening color, silvering on fences, edges, and on floorplate from normal hand wear. Color on trigger guard is only in protected areas, and there is evidence of cleaning on bow. Stocks retain over 80% of their orig finish, dry, grain raised, with numerous light marks. Forend shows considerably more wear, especially checkering which is nearly flat. Grip checkering shows moderate wear. Bores are excellent with a few light scratches. Action has a hint of looseness. Bbls are slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case is poor, straps and cover detached. 52027-1 MGM135 (7,000-11,000) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1482.
*BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 32 5 BARREL SET OVER-UNDER SKEET SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 2342. Cal. 12/ 12/ 20/ 28/ ,410 Gauges. 26” Ventilated rib bbls choked “skeet”, one in each gauge, have additional 28” 12 ga bbls choked mod and full. Each bbl set is numbered to this gun, and has acanthus engraving at breech ends. Blued action with blocked out safety and single selective trigger is fully relief engraved with well carved large scrolling acanthus within smaller acanthus borders surrounding game scenes, major subjects of which are relief engraved in gold; pair of ducks flying over marsh on left, setter and pointer alert as feathers drift in the wind, on right. A pointing setter is on bottom of action in front of trigger guard. “Remington” along with model, SN and “Skeet” are in gold on raised shield on bottom. Locking slide and top lever are flush gold inlaid with scroll. Engravers signature, “C. F. Lancini” is on trigger plate. Well marbled European walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over black Decelerator pad over 1/2” black spacer. Checkering at grip is exceptionally closely spaced, and of fancy backed pattern. Matching full one piece forend with Deeley type release fits all bbl sets, and matches well. 12 ga. 28” bbls: Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 3oz. LOP: 14”. Guns are housed in large brown leather case with stitched leather corners, lined in green cloth. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all custom finishes on wood and metal, with a hint of silvering on high points of action, and some light marks in stock finish. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Case is fine. 52722-5 MGM405 (6,500-11,500) C&R
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Session 1 1483.
*SCARCE REMINGTON “48F” SHOTGUN WITH EXTENSIVE ENGRAVING AND RELIEF GOLD INLAYS. SN 3128669. Cal. 12 ga. 28” Bbl with raised ventilated rib has all normal factory markings either side of rib surrounded by large open shaded scroll. Typical “Sportsman” 3 shot action is profusely engraved with near full coverage large open shaded scroll with shaded background. This scroll surrounds very nicely detailed relief gold inlays of dogs and game; pair of setters, one pointing, the other honoring point, on left side, flanked by a woodcock and a duck. Right side has a pair of pointers with flushing quail at front and flying pheasant at rear. Nicely feather crotch figured American walnut Remington capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over ribbed composition Remington buttplate. Point pattern checkering with fancy back is at grip. Gold oval engraved “JFD” is on toe line. Full forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-9/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all orig factory finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light marks, mostly in wood finish. Gold inlay of one pointer on right side has begun to lift under dogs head. Mechanically fine. 51980-2 MGM126 (3,500-5,500) C&R
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1484. *FACTORY ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL SPORTSMAN “48SD” SHOTGUN. SN 3108465. Cal. 12 ga. Typical configuration and markings with 25-1/2” ventilated rib bbl. Rear portion of bbl and action are engraved with 50% coverage large open scroll with wavy and line borders. Well figured American walnut Remington capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8” over ribbed composition Remington buttplate. Point pattern checkering with small point extending into butt is at grip. Full (skeet) forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-7/8”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, with a few light handling marks, mostly on right side of butt. Wood finish shows fine checking overall. Bolt and loading gate show evidence of cleaning. Mechanically fine. 51980-49 MGM127 (2,000-3,000) C&R
*NEAR NEW REMINGTON “11-48” SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL BOX. SN 1485. 5221300. Cal. 12 ga. Standard configuration and markings, with 28” bbl fitted with Simmons rib. American walnut pistol grip stock, pressed “checkering”. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14”. Gun comes with its orig brown and white box with red and white end label. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Excellent, appears unfired with a few light handling marks. Mechanically fine, but a bit sticky. Box is good. Brown plastic tape partially obscures SN. Rib is specified as “PLAIN”. 51980-43 MGM128 (750-1,000) C&R
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PATRICK MULLIN, NEW YORK, TEN GAUGE DOUBLE PERCUSSION SHOTGUN. NSN. Cal. 10 ga. Exuding the superb quality, but exhibiting the plain finish that is essentially the trademark of this highly regarded American gunmaker. This example has 28” stub Damascus bbls with narrow game rib engraved “P. Mullin New York”. Patent breeches have vented platinum blow-outs. Case hardened breech iron has nicely filed fences. Bar locks with tall deeply chamfered serpentine hammers have line border engraving along with “P. Mullin” on each plate. Trigger guard and trigger plate are of iron. Trigger plate finial is nicely filed matching thimble. As usual on Mullin guns, screw heads and their surrounds, are nicely engraved. Well marbled and figured European walnut straight grip stock measures 14-1/4” over steel buttplate with long top tang. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Silver shield is on top of grip. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side bolt through shaped steel escutcheons. Ebony ramrod with brass head and tail is held by two plain pipes. Bore diameter: left -.790, right - .791. Wall thickness: left - .060, right - .070. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 14oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-brown with good definition to pattern. Breech iron and locks retain approx 1/2 orig case hardening color. Stocks are nicely finished have some light marks, checkering chased long ago, and some finish may have been added for preservation. Bores are very fine with some scattered light frosting. Locks are excellent. A fine high quality American gun which appears to have been made for fairly heavy loads. 52657-2 (2,500-4,000)
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*EXTREMELY RARE ONE-OF-A-KIND SPECIAL FACTORY ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 43TS PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. SN 3671. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4” Chamber. This superb factory custom shotgun was undoubtedly specially made for Mrs. Robert Shaw, with her signature in gold on right side of action, and what is most likely a scene of her shooting trap on left. It seems she was often a winner at the Nassau county, NY traps during the 1920’s. The Model 43 was introduced in 1922, and is very seldom found in such a high degree of finish. This gun has 30” bbl with top matted, and standard markings on left side. Blued action has bolt and cartridge lifter engine turned, and has the aforementioned personalized engraving surrounded by near full coverage of exceptionally well cut mostly large, but varying in size, open shaded scroll within gold inlaid line borders. On right side one of the scrolls terminates in a gold inlaid clay target. Finely detailed trapshooting scene on left, has breaking target also gold inlaid. Heads of screws and slide release lever are gold plated, as is trigger. Nicely crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over orig Silver pad. Checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved oak leaves and acorns. Drop at heel: 1-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. PROVENANCE: This gun is pictured and described on p. 394 of MARLIN FIREARMS by William Brophy. Ex-Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. Estate Collection of Russell Grinnell. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its factory finishes, with only some high edge wear of blue on action, Stocks have some light marks. Gold on screws toning to red brown. Pad crazed and somewhat flattened. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. 522046 (9,00014,000) C&R
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Session 1 1488.
*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE BAKER GUN CO “DELUXE” GRADE SHOTGUN. SN 48748. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30” Dovetailed bbls with broad matted rib have 1” pyramids of large open shaded scrolling acanthus at breech ends, and 3/8” bands of looping feather type engraving around muzzles, twin ivory beads. Engine turned bbl flats and water table are marked with SN and “DELUXE EJ.” Bottom of right bbl is stamped with Whitworth steel sheaf of wheat trademark and “W”. Typical Baker sidelock action features non-automatic safety and gold plated checkered dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage very well cut large open scrolling acanthus. Lockplates have more of this acanthus scroll at centers under “Baker Gun Co” in scrolled ribands. This well done engraving is between nicely detailed semi-relief game scenes within gold wire inlaid scrolled acanthus borders. These interesting scenes depict a pointing pointer with setter honoring in hilly background at rear of left lock, with a trio of quail (?) at front portion of lock. Right lock depicts a pair of ducks in woodland pool at rear, and a pair of pheasant, one standing, one flushing, toward front. Matching trigger guard has oval portrait of a fox with a pheasant tail feather in its mouth. Nicely streaked and well fiddle figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over leather faced Silver pad. There is point pattern checkering at grip which has an ogee shaped bottom with inlet gold shield with initials “MCW” (?). Ejector forend with matching number on iron, has point pattern checkering with mullered borders and an inset horn tip. Bore diameter: left -.722, right - .722. Bore restrictions: left - .027 (IMod), right - .006 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .034, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain over 90% of what appears to be orig blue. Action has most of its onyx finish. Trigger guard is somewhat silvered. Triggers appear to have been re-plated and are bright. What appears to be a newer Folsom era factory re-stock, retains most of its orig oil finish with numerous marks. Action screw is a replacement. Lock screws show considerable use. Forend wood appears to be newly made, and retains most of its finish. Bores are very fine to excellent, with a hint of frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are out of time. Left ejector is “live”. 52560-1 MGM272 (10,000-12,000) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1489.
*CUTE LITTLE L. C. SMITH .410 “FIELD” GRADE SHOTGUN, NICELY UPGRADED TO “TRAP GRADE”. SN 200884. Cal. .410. 26” Bbls with single sighting plane rib, have usual markings on tops with “Field” altered to “Trap”. Case hardened featherweight action is engraved with regular trap grade embellishment including sprays of scroll with squad of trap shooters on left, and pigeon shooter on right. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. Somewhat fiddle figured American walnut capped pistol grip stock measures 14” over serrated composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. Matching splinter forend has J-spring release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.395, right - .397. Drop at heel: 2-9/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14”. Gun is accompanied by a LOM case. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished retaining over 80% of its well done new custom finishes, pleasingly silvered from normal hand wear. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Case is good. According to John Houchins “L.C. Smith The Legend Lives”, only 2 orig trap grade .410’s were made. A man could spend a lifetime searching for one of those and never have the opportunity to acquire one. This well done upgrade (consignor states “by Jim Guild of NJ”) would make an eye catching quail or woodcock gun. 52443-1 MGM166 (6,000-11,000) C&R
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Session 1 1490.
*ONE OF A KIND 20 GAUGE L.C. SMITH “EAGLE” GRADE SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL 25 INCH BARRELS WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN FWE73916. (19241925) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 25” Bbls with matted game rib, are marked “L. C. SMITH Eagle GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO INC. M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y. U.S.A.” Bbl flats are stamped with SN, Hunter proofs, and chamber length (2-3/4). Bottom of bbl is stamped with steel type. Typical L. C. Smith standard weight action with non-automatic safety and Hunter One trigger, is engraved with sprays of scroll and areas of stippling on bottom, fences, and on top. A standing eagle is relief engraved on top lever. Lockplates are engraved with large scroll surrounding semi-relief engraving of flying birds; pheasant on left and duck on right. This unusual treatment is unique to the “Eagle” grade. “L. C. Smith” is stamped in old English script on each lockplate. Trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN on tang. Lightly fiddle figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 137/8” over ribbed hard rubber buttplate. Point pattern checkering has line borders. Matching splinter ejector forend with contrasting wood tip has J-spring and knurled roll release in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.614, right - .614. Bore restrictions: left .015 (mod), right - .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .040, right - .039. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Cast: Neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-7/8”. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms letter with specifications confirming 25” bbls. L. C. Smith Collectors Association notes that this is the only 25” barreled Eagle grade 20 ga. made. Ex-The L.C. Smith Collection of Gerald Basham. CONDITION: Very good to fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain approx 60% orig blue with considerable hand wear around forend. Action and lockplates retain traces of orig color, but are mostly a pleasing bright silver. Trigger guard has traces of blue. Stocks retain nearly all of an oil refinish, checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine, lightly frosted. Action is tight with forend installed. Ejectors are in time. Mechanics are fine. All visible numbers matching. Forearm assembly very tight to remove from barrels when dismounted. Houchins in L.C. SMITH; THE LEGEND LIVES, relates that 111 Eagle grades were made in 20 gauge. 51618-1 (6,000-10,000) C&R
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*FINE L. C. SMITH TRAP GRADE “ALL OPTION” TRAP 1492. SHOTGUN. SN RE96231. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 32” Bbls with raised matted ventilated rib are marked “L. C. SMITH TRAP GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S FULTON, N. Y. U.S.A.” on tops, twin ivory beads. Bbl flats are stamped with Hunter proofs, SN, and grade. Splinter is reinforced. Case hardened sidelock action features non-automatic safety, and Hunter selective “One” trigger. Action is engraved in normal trap grade style with sprays of scroll and line borders. Locks show scenes of trap shooters on left, and pigeon shooter on right. “L. C. SMITH” is stamped on each lockplate. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow, and SN on tang. Lightly marbled European walnut (?) capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over red Hawkins pad. Point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip, and a mother of pearl “B” is inlet on toe line right behind sunburst grip cap. Matching short un-Schnabeled beavertail ejector forend with reinforcing bolt has a mother of pearl circle inlet toward tip, and has guitar shaped secondary release escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.725, right - .725. Bore restrictions: left - .037 (extra full), right - .036 (extra full). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .031. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a professional rust re-black. Action and lockplates retain 60 - 70% orig case hardening color, thinning from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of a satin hand rubbed oil finish with a few light subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. Pad is new. Bores are very fine to excellent with a number of scratches. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. 5187214 MGM161 (2,500-3,000) C&R; ESA
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1491. *L. C. SMITH “SPECIALTY GRADE” SHOTGUN WITH EJECTORS, SINGLE TRIGGER, AND VENTILATED RIB. SN RE45980. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 30” Bbls with makers name and address and grade, marked on tops, are fitted with raised ventilated rib mounted with two ivory beads. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Case hardened standard weight frame with rotary bolt and sidelocks, features non-automatic safety, and Hunter One Trigger. Action and locks are engraved in usual “Specialty” style with sprays of scroll on action and more scroll with some shaded background surrounding vignettes of game on lockplates; pair of quail on left, and duck on right. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN on tang. Nicely crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/8” over brown solid pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend with ebony tip has typical J-spring and secondary release in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.725, right - .725. Bore restrictions: left - .031 (full), right - .033 (full). Wall thickness: left - .027, right - .031. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-3/8”. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approx 80% orig blue, thinning overall from normal hand wear. Action retains most, perhaps as much as 70% orig color, which is somewhat faded, but strong where protected. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish over numerous dents and marks, both light and heavy, checkering lightly worn. Bores are very fine to excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. 52634-14 MGM415 (1,500-2,000) C&R; ESA
Session 1 1493.
*RARE AND IN HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION .410 GAUGE ITHACA GRADE 1E NID SHOTGUN. SN 442062. Cal. .410 ga. This very hard to find Ithaca with an estimated 64 guns made in this grade and gauge, has 26” bbls with matted game rib mounted with two ivory beads. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and “4” for chokes (full and full). Case hardened action with early type pin cocking indicators features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 70% coverage large simple acanthus with shaded background within wiggle borders. “Ithaca Gun Co Ithaca N.Y.” is on each side of action. American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock with some fine stump figure on the left side, measures 14” over ribbed composition buttplate. Standard checkering is at grip. Short splinter ejector forend has Deeley type release. Included is a copy of the factory invoice identifieing this gun by number. Showing the gun shipped to Bourne & Bond 640 So. 4th-st Lousville July 27 1933 and is identified as #1 Ej as Field ejector. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.395, right - .390. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Excellent, orig, as found. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with a few light marks, dulled a bit from handling at breech ends. Action retains well over 90% orig case hardening color, flaking to brown on top tang and with some browning, mostly on left side. Trigger guard and top lever have some slight silvering. Blue on forend iron and latch is excellent. Wiggle engraving on forend and trigger guard are a bit soft. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with some chipping on edges of buttplate, and a few light marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 52670-1 MGM299 (10,000-15,000) C&R
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Session 1 1494.
*EXCEEDINGLY RARE 20 GAUGE ITHACA “NID” “7E” “ALL OPTION” SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 457446. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 25-7/8” and 30” Bbls fitted with raised matted, ventilated ribs holding two beads, are engraved “Ithaca Gun Co.” “Ithaca, N.Y. U.S.A.” on tops. There are 1-1/2” pyramids of shaded scrolling fig leaves and figs. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Bottoms of bbls are marked “BEST FLUID STEEL”. Bbls are numbered “1” (30”) and “2” (26”) on loops. Small sized case hardened NID action is fitted with gold plated Miller type single selective trigger with selector on top tang which is gold inlaid “R” “S” and “L”. Finger blade is checkered. Pin type cocking indicators are on top of action. Water table is stamped with SN and gauge, and engraved with grade. Action is engraved with near full coverage more fig leaves and figs, with some sprays of scroll surrounding multi-colored gold inlays of game birds; two ducks flushing from marsh with gold cattail in background on left side. Rear ducks head is in red gold. Right side portrays a pair of pheasant with hen in bright gold at front, and darker gold cock pheasant with red gold head at rear. Bottom of action has gold inlaid eagle with white gold head. Trigger plate is engraved with more figs and fig leaves. Blued trigger guard has more leaves surrounding portrait of a stags head in gold. SN is on tang. Very nicely crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over Ithaca sunrise pad. Side panels are checkered and have fleur-di-lis intrusions. Checkering at grip extends to rear of action around side panels, has fleur-di-lis flares into butt, and is shot through with uncheckered ribbons and fleur-di-lis. Matching short beavertail forend with reinforcing bolt and inset contrasting wood tip, does not have ribbons through checkering, but does have one fleur-di-lis intrusion at rear. Release is of usual Deeley type. Interior of iron is line border engraved, stamped with SN, and engraved with grade. BBL set “1” 30”: Bore diameter: left -.615, right - .615. Bore restrictions: left - .025 (mod), right - .015 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .036, right - .037. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”.
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Cast about 1/4” off. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14”. BBL set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.630, right - .630. Bore restrictions: left - .014 (lt mod), right - .010 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .031, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast about 1/4” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14”. Included with gun is what appears to be its orig Abercrombie & Fitch marked square leather tube type case, with space for action and both sets of bbls. Interior of lid in marked with this guns SN. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Fine, as lightly restored. 30” Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue, but 26” bbls are most likely a very careful re-blue. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, visible where protected under top lever and around fences; balance silver gray. There are numerous scratches and marks on bottom of action. Trigger guard retains nearly all of what is most likely a sympathetic re-blue, slightly silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of a smooth satin oil refinish, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. Case is good, with numerous scuffs. Top strap and handle replaced. Any original grade 7 Ithaca NID is exceptionally rare, with a total of 22 produced in all gauges. There were perhaps fewer than 7 made in 20 ga. 51910-1 MGM160 (50,000-65,000) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1495.
*20 GAUGE ITHACA CLASSIC DOUBLES MODEL 7E SHOTGUN MADE FOR THE RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY. SN 470096. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Bbls with matted rib have pyramids of fig leaf and fig berry engraving on breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with gauge, grade, SN, proofs, and chamber lengths. Case hardened small sized NID type action features automatic safety and gold plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage fig leaves and figs in stippled background surrounding flush gold inlaid game scenes on sides of action; pair of ducks flying over marsh on left, and two pheasant, one standing, the other feeding, on right. Classic heraldic eagle with white gold head is on bottom of action, and makers name and address is engraved on trigger plate. Gold woodcock is on top lever pivot and a pointing pointer is on trigger guard bow. Tang is gold inlaid “R. G. S. 2000 C & B”. Nicely crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15” over checkered wood butt. Side panels are checkered and have fleur-di-lis intrusions. Checkering at grip is of fancy pattern shot through with ribbons and fleurdi-lis. Matching splinter ejector forend with inset ebony tip has combination J-spring and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.627, right - .628. Bore restrictions: left .015 (mod), right - .013 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 15”. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, appears essentially unfired, with only a few exceptionally light handling and assembly marks in all wood and metal finishes. Mechanically excellent. A scarce offering by this short-lived company. 52676-1 MGM303 (8,000-12,000)
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Session 1 1496.
*SCARCE ITHACA KNICK MODEL 7E GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN. SN 401950T. Cal. 12ga, 32” bbl, tapered vent rib with dual white beads, 2-3/4” chamber, FULL choke, with ejector. Flat sides of bbl are engraved with oak leaves & acorns with arcing banner on left side marked “ITHACA GUN CO.” and on right side “ITHACA, N.Y. U.S.A.” Entire receiver is engraved with oak leaves & acorns with 2 gold ducks in flight on left side, 2 gold pheasants on right side, 2-color gold eagle clutching arrows on bottom over “MADE IN U.S.A.” Trigger guard engraved with oak leaves & acorns and gold bust of bull elk. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, fleur-de-lis checkered side panels, fleur-de-lis checkered pistol grip with ebony grip cap, with modern leather cased Silvers-type pad, blank gold initial shield, fleur-de-lis checkered beavertail target forend with triangular ebony tip insert. Accompanying this gun is a small research file on the orig purchaser, Mr. Frederick A. Bills of Lewisville, IN which includes a letter from noted Ithaca expert Walter Snyder along with a color copy of the factory shipping invoice from 1929. Bore measurements: Diameter: .732. Restriction: .038. Wall thickness: .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”. Drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 8lbs. 4oz. LOP 14-3/4”. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 98-99% orig blue with a few minor handling marks and faint rub mark from forend. Receiver retains 98% orig dark case colors with just faint wear on sharpest edges. Trigger guard retains nearly all its orig blue. Stock is sound with good checkering, retaining most of its orig finish with a few small handling marks and minor flaking at sharp edge of side panels. Forend is sound with good checkering, original finish with a few minor handling marks. Trigger is crisp, strong ejector and bright shiny bore, as gun has seen only a small amount of use. Truly a spectacular Ithaca! 52532-1 (7,500-12,500) C&R
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Session 1 1497.
*FABULOUS SPECIAL ORDER ITHACA KNICK SINGLE BARREL TRAP GRADE 5 WITH INTRIGUING PROVENANCE. SN 402320T. Cal. 12 ga. 32” steel bbl with low profile ventilated matted rib with twin white beads. Nickel plated trigger, automatic ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in fleur de lis pattern with checkered side panels. Bottom of stock with unengraved gold shield, Ithaca sunburst pad at butt. Trap forearm with Deeley release and triangular ebony tip is checkered in std Grade 5 panel pattern. Receiver is beautifully engraved, likely by McGraw, with gold pheasant in field scene on left, gold woodcock on right surrounded by well executed floral scroll that extends to top of frame and trigger plate. Bottom of frame with beautiful American eagle and engraved “Made in U.S.A./Ithaca Gun Co./Ithaca, N.Y.”. Trigger guard with special order gold inlay “E.F.R.” for the noted businessman Edward F. Rivinus who was a very successful insurance businessman in Philadelphia. Housed in early full leather take down case with the name RIVINUS impressed in block letters which appears to be good orig condition with some drying to leather and marked H.H. Heiser, Denver Co. Bore diameter: 729. Choke: .035 full. Min wall thickness .038. LOP 14”. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-5/8” WEIGHT: 8lbs 30z. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approximately 97% org blued finish with minor rub marks under forearm. Receiver retains approximately 80% plus orig case color, particularly vivid on sides and trigger plate toned on bottom. Trigger guard retains 90% orig blue with stunning contrast to the special order documented gold inlay. Buttstock and forearm are superb with only very minor handling marks and retain most of what appears to be orig finish. There is the most minute beginning of grain separation on the top left side that is virtually imperceptible otherwise stocks are sound. A stunning Ithaca in great orig condition accompanied by a color copy of the 1930 factory shipping invoice. Mechanics are crisp. Bore brilliant and shiny. 52532-2 JSL (4,000-6,000) C&R
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Session 1 1498.
*HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT 20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FACTORY CUSTOM FINISHED AND GOLD INLAID SHOTGUN PRESENTED TO FIVE STAR GENERAL AND FIRST CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF, OMAR BRADLEY WITH CASE AND LEATHER “SPEED LOADING” BAG. SN 31001. (1954) Cal. 20 ga. This unique Winchester shotgun finished on lines of the one made for Dwight Eisenhower in 1950 (which is presently at the NRA National Firearms Museum), has 28” bbls with slightly raised matted rib engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR GENERAL OMAR N. BRADLEY” in milled out portion of rib. There are no chamber or Winchester markings on sides or tops of bbls. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, gauge, and “3 IN CHAMB.” Bottoms of bbls are stamped “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and with chokes “IC” and “Mod”. Small sized blued flat side action has all correct markings on engine turned water table, and is engraved in “21-3” style with sprays of well cut shaded scroll. Instead of the usual game scene on trigger plate, five gold stars are inlaid arranged around a pentagon, as is the insignia for the rank of 5 star general (General of the Army). (Omar Bradley was the last of General Omar Bradley
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only nine people to hold this rank in the US Armed Forces.) This gun is equipped with automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger. Exceptionally fine, straight grip, dense American walnut buttstock has attractive feather crotch figure which extends beyond crotch figured area into a fiddle back type pattern. Stock features composition Winchester buttplate, point pattern checkering, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “ONB”. Matching braced beavertail forend with inset ebony tip, has engine turned iron. Bore diameter: left -.614, right - .614. Bore restrictions: left - .008 (IC), right - .004 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .033, right - .034. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14”. Gun is accompanied by a tan leather leg o’ mutton case, with end cap gold embossed “OMAR N. BRADLEY” and a speed loading English shell bag with “O. N. B.” on closing tab, which contains some cleaning equipment, a duck call, and another unknown “call” of some sort. PROVENANCE: Voluminous Wikipedia data relating the life and career of Omar N. Bradley “the GI’s general”. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining over 90% of the finish on wood and metal, with a few light marks on bbls, ivory front beads, some silvering on sharp edge wear around bottom of action and on forend latch and trigger guard. There are some light marks in stock finish. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Leg o mutton case is fine, as restored with some new straps and hinge. Loading bag is good. 52400-1 (100,000-200,000) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1499.
*THE HOLY GRAIL OF WINCHESTER MODEL 21’S. A FOUR BARREL SMALL GAUGE SET TITLED “THE MILLENNIUM MODEL 21 WINCHESTER” WITH SUPERB THREE COLOR RELIEF GOLD AND PLATINUM INLAY BY A TEAM OF ENGRAVERS HEADED BY ANGELO BEE, WITH BRASS MOUNTED TRUNK CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN W38189. Cal. 16, 20, 28, and .410. Four sets of 28” bbls choked “IC” and “Mod”, with raised, ventilated ribs, are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” on milled out portions of ribs. Each bbl set has Winchester markings for model and gauge on tops of right bbls, and with duplicate information without “Winchester”, on lefts. Engine turned bbl flats are also marked with SNs, gauge, and chamber information. Flats of .410 set have recesses milled out to lighten. Unusual 20 gauge flat side action has water table milled out for lighter weight. According to his article in “THE DOUBLE GUN JOURNAL” regarding this unusual set, Edward Ulrich states: “Among the hundred plus barrels which I obtained in the buyout of the Winchester Custom Shop, was a set of 16 gauge barrels in the white. The barrels were different at the chamber end, but I didn’t know just how different until I was about to have the Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company build a 16 gauge M-21 for me with some special features using these 16 ga barrels.” “When CSMC tried to fit or match the 16 ga barrels to the 16 ga frame we got quite a surprise. The chamber end of the barrels would not match. The barrels were way off center and were not wide enough to fit the 16 ga. frame. What we discovered was that this set of barrels was made to accommodate a 20 ga. frame.” “So, what this is all about is a Model 21 four gauge set: 16, 20, 28, and .410 gauge all in one frame. It has been appropriately named “The Millennium Model 21 - SN 2000EEU” since it was started in the late 1990’s!” This small, flat sided action with gold plated single selective trigger has been embellished by a team of engravers including Rocco Capece, Richard Roy, and Paul Lantuch, all headed by Angelo Bee, as chief project engraver. This spectacular engraving which spills onto the first 3” of each bbl set, consists of red and yellow gold, along with platinum in well done high relief inlay over a matte black background, with images of trees and limbs ghosting through. The right side of action depicts a flock of gold and platinum doves winging over open cropland with background outlined in red and yellow gold. Platinum clouds are in sky. Right side shows four gold
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snipe with platinum undersides, flying over marsh with water in red gold. Reeds and rushes are in yellow gold. A covey of quail erupt from a thicket on trigger plate, with horizon in red gold. Platinum cumulus clouds loom over scene. On the bottom of action, quail scene is flanked by platinum and gold scroll with multi-color floral highlights and terminations. This same treatment is used on the top of action continuing on to top lever which has yellow and platinum hummingbird on pivot. Thumbpiece is pierced and engraved with the head of a quail. Butterflies are on fences, and each bbl set has a flying quail on right side and a dove on left surrounded by more raised gold and platinum scroll interspersed with flowers. The trigger guard with more raised scroll on bow surrounding a flying woodcock, has two dragon flies and more flowers on tang. Top tang has gold inlaid rectangle engraved “2000 E. E. Ulrich”. This impressive inlay and overall composition certainly makes a bold statement for this unique Winchester set. The engraving is complemented by a stock made from a spectacular piece of feather crotch figured American walnut which is “no. 6” carved with fleur-di-lis and ribbons at grip, and terminates in a skeleton steel buttplate, also with raised platinum and gold scroll. In addition side panels are relief carved with large acanthus scroll. Stock and other work is by master gunsmiths Bill Smith of Olin - Winchester and Richie Mlynarski of CSMC. Each bbl set has its own dedicated beavertail forend numbered one through four on loops and tips of irons, as well as in raised gold on forend latches. Latches and irons continue the raised red gold, gold, and platinum scroll motif. The “no 6” carving on each forend is complemented by more relief carved acanthus scroll at back ends. Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight with 28 ga bbls: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. This amazing set is housed in a blue leather covered purpose built brass mounted trunk case with brass corners and central oval medallion engraved “E. E. U.” Interior is lined in purple suede and has Winchester Repeating Arms Model 21 label in lid. Bottom section has space for all four sets of bbls, and a lift out tray is french fitted for action and a number of high quality accessories including horn handled chamber brush, three turnscrews, gold plated oil bottles, and a set of snap caps for each gauge. A Damascus bladed “Loveless” style knife with horn handle and brass bolsters marked “Galazan” is also provided. An open compartment contains cleaning equipment and keys. All in all an incredible outfit. PROVENANCE: Consignor’s notes, including copy of DGJ article and many photographs. CONDITION: Extremely fine, essentially as new, appears unfired, with only a few minor handling and assembly marks in all finishes. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with a few scuffs on tray. 52617-1 MGM291 (50,000-70,000)
Session 1 1500.
*NUMBER “FIVE OF EIGHT” WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN SUPER” SMALL GAUGE THREE BARREL SET WITH CASE. SN W32272. Cal. 20 ga. and 28 ga have 2-3/4” Chambers, and.410 ga has 3” chambers. All bbl sets are 26” and fitted with raised, matted, ventilated ribs marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”. All are marked for skeet and skeet. There are 4” triangles of varying sized scroll and gold bands at breech ends which are also gold inlaid “5 of 8”. Tops of bbls are also gold inlaid with model, Winchester trademark, gauge, and chamber length. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with matching numbers and Winchester proofs. Each set has its own forend, and bbls are stamped “1”, “2”, and “3” on loops and front portions of forend irons, and gold inlaid on bottoms of forend irons. .410 Bbls have milled out lightening cuts on flats. Blued flat side action with lightened water table features automatic safety and gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Action, most likely by Nick Kusmit, is engraved in special “21-6” style with seven extra gold inlays and borders. Fences are carved with oak leaves and acorns. Remainder of action has 80% coverage of scroll within geometric borders, in usual “Grand American” style, gold inlays include a setter on left side rear, with grouse toward front, and a pointing pointer on right with another grouse flushing toward front. Bottom of action depicts classic Winchester rider in circular central vignette and flushing woodcock toward front. Trigger guard bow has a gold portrait of a dog. All within gold wire inlaid borders. Exceptional exhibition feather crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over checkered wood butt. Steel grip cap with gold line border is also inlaid “1 of 8”. Stock and all matching beavertail forends are carved in “21-B” style. BBL set “1” 20 ga.: Bore diameter: left -.618, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.007 (skeet), right -.004 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. BBL set “2” 28 ga.: Bore diameter: left -.549, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.006 (skeet), right -.006 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. BBL set “3” .410 ga.: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.402, right -.420. Bore restrictions: left - (skeet), right - (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. Oak and leather case by Huey (no. 336) with stitched leather corners has green canvas outer cover with leather trim, and is lined in purple suede, with gold embossed black leather WRA Model 21 label in lid. Bottom
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Session 1 section has wood topped dividers for action and all three sets of bbls, and contains gold-plated Winchester marked snap caps for each gauge, gold plated oil bottle, and 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Factory specification sheet listing options and all extras included with these special sets. Appraisal. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired. with only a few of the faintest of handling and assembly marks in all fine factory finishes, most notably some case rubs on buttstock. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 52154-4 (30,000-50,000) C&R
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Session 1 1501.
*SUPERB SMALL GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” TWO GAUGE SET WITH CASE. SN 30621. Cal. 20and 28 ga. 28” Bbls are both fitted with raised, matted, ventilated ribs marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” in milled out portions. Tops of left bbls are marked with Winchester model and gauge information. There are 3-3/8” pyramids of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are engine turned and stamped with SNs and Winchester proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and with chokes (WS 1 and WS 2). Loops are numbered “1” (20 ga) and “2” (28 ga.). Flat side action with automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger has water table milled away to reduce weight. Action is engraved in “Grand American” style with full coverage varying sized well cut scroll within scroll and geometric borders. This scroll surrounds round and oval vignettes of relief gold inlaid dogs and game; setter on left, pointer on right, and a pair of pheasant on trigger plate. Fences are carved in oak leaf motif. Trigger guard has scroll on bow surrounding portrait of spaniel (?) in gold, and more scroll is on tang. Nicely feather crotch figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over checkered wood butt with fleur-di-lis intrusion in “B” carved style, matching “B” carving at grip and side panels. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Classic steel grip cap has scroll and geometric engraving along with “GRAND AMERICAN” flush inlaid in gold. Each bbl set has its own dedicated beavertail forend, both are also “B” carved and have inset ebony tips, engine turned irons marked “1” or “2”, and usual knurled releases. BBL set “1” 20 ga.: Bore diameter: left -.614, right - .614. Bore restrictions: left - .003 (skeet), right - .004 (skeet). Wall thickness: left - .038, right - .038. Drop at heel: 2-5/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. BBL set “2” 28 ga.: Bore diameter: left -.550, right - .549. Bore restrictions: left - .009 (IC), right - .004 (skeet). Wall thickness: left .033, right - .031. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Tan leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in purple cloth, and has “Always Use Winchester Western Ammunition”
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Session 1 label in lid. Case has space for action and both sets of bbls. PROVENANCE: Catalog from U.S.R.A., gray instruction booklet, and blank hang tag. Julia catalog page where this gun was sold in Fall 2010. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, appears to be unfired since proof, with only the faintest of handling and assembly marks in all wood and metal finishes, and some minor dulling of wood finish on both sides of butt. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is fine with some minor scuffs and marks. Case exterior is missing one leather corner. Interior cloth is fine. Some blocking repaired. Label somewhat foxed. 52170-21 MGM165 (25,000-35,000) C&R
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Session 1 1502.
*EXTREMELY RARE 28 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DELUXE GRADE SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA 20 GAUGE BARRELS WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 27544. Cal. 20 and 28 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 26” 28 Ga. and 28” 20 ga. bbls are fitted with matted ribs. Sides of left bbls are marked “WINCHESTER” and with gauge and chamber information. Bbl flats are stamped with SNs, and Winchester proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and with chokes (skeet and skeet on 28 ga. and mod and full on 20 ga). Loops are stamped “1” 20 ga, and “2” 28 ga. Step down blued action with automatic safety and blued single selective trigger are marked with Winchester model, etc. on engine turned water table. Trigger plate is marked “DELUXE”. Very fine feather crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and side panels are checkered. Matching beavertail forends are 80% checkered, have contrasting forend tips, typical J-spring and knurled secondary releases, and are stamped “1” and “2” on tips of irons. BBL set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.615, right - .615. Bore restrictions: left - .023 (mod), right - .012 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .026, right - .028. Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. BBL set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.557, right - .555. Bore restrictions: left - .021 (mod), right - .015 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .055, right - .057. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. PROVENANCE: Factory letter indicating this gun was ordered in 1952 as a “custom deluxe skeet” with bbls and choking agreeing with current measurements. This gun was returned to Winchester in 1982 for re-stocking and refinishing (gun was originally pistol grip). Also included is 1982 repair order detailing all work to be performed. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Excellent, as factory refurbished. Metal parts retain nearly all of their factory re-blue with slight silvering on edges. Buttstock and 20 ga forend retain essentially all of their orig factory finish. 28 ga forend refinished, and retains nearly all of that finish with a few light marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 52170-22 MGM169 (25,000-35,000) C&R
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Session 1 1503. *WONDERFUL WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” 20/.410GA TWO BARREL SET WITH CASE. SN 33112. Cal. 20 Ga /.410 Ga. Set #1: 28” bbls raised vent rib marked “MODEL 21-WINCHESTERTRADE MARK- 20 GAUGE 2 3/4”, choked Mod/Full; Set #2: 28” bbls raised vent rib marked “MODEL 21-WINCHESTER-TRADE MARK- 410 GAUGE 3 IN”, choked IC/Mod. Each set with matching numbered beavertail forends and are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” on milled out portions of ribs and have single red Bradley front beads. There are 3 1/4” engraving wedges of medium scrollwork at breech ends. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, gold marked automatic “SAFE”, and gold-plated single selective trigger, is engraved in “21-6” style pattern with medium scrollwork and gold inlaid bird dogs on sides of action; a setter on left, and low-tail pointer on right. Appended metal is scroll engraved to match. Trigger plate portrays a pair of flushing pheasant in gold. Trigger guard bow has left side portrait of a pointer. “GRAND AMERICAN” is flush gold inlaid on pistol grip cap with gold band around circumference. Exceptional dark feather crotch figured American walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14 1/4” over Fleur checkered butt. Stock is checkered in “21-B” style with Fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forends have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Measurements with 20 Ga bbls: Drop at heel: 2-1/2”. Drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. Brass bound oak and leather case with straps is lined in burgundy felt with leather Winchester Model 21 trade label in lid. Case contains a pair of brass 20 Ga snap caps and oil bottle, 2pc wooden cleaning rod with attachments and key. PROVENANCE: A query of the Cody Firearms Records Office disclosed no order sheet/inspection information available for this SN. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, like new, appears unfired, with only one or two of the faintest storage and handling marks on wood, and the slightest assembly marks on metal. Case is excellent with a few light handling marks with new accessories. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bores. 52722-8 JWD (25,000-35,000) C&R
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Session 1 1504.
*20 GAUGE WINCHESTER “GRAND AMERICAN” SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN W33011. Cal. 20 ga. 26” Bbls with 2-3/4” Chambers, choked skeet and skeet, and 28” bbls with 3” chambers, choked IMod and full. Both bbl sets have raised ventilated ribs marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR J. S. PARKER” in milled out portions of tops of ribs, with Winchester nomenclature on tops of left bbls. There are 2-3/4” pyramids of scroll at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SNs, and bottoms of bbls with “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and chokes. Blued flat side action has Winchester markings on engine turned water table, and features non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger. Action is engraved and gold inlaid in “Grand American” style with near full coverage of varying sized scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game on sides; gold pheasant in flight on left, and a duck flaring over a marsh on right. There is a gold inlaid portrait of a retriever in circular vignette on trigger plate. Gold woodcock is on trigger guard bow. Custom made, nicely figured and marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8” over checkered wood butt. Side panels are checkered and have flush inlet ebony diamond shaped drop points. Borderless point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip and meets along toe line which also has vacant gold oval. Each bbl set has its own dedicated
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Session 1 beavertail forend with nos. “1” and “2” stamped on fronts of iron, matching corresponding numbers on loops of bbls. BBL set “1” 26”: Bore diameter: left -.614, right - .614. Bore restrictions: left - .006 (IC), right - .005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Cast about 1/4” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-7/8”. BBL set “2” 28”: Bore diameter: left -.615, right - .615. Bore restrictions: left - .028 (full), right - .019 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-7/8”. Orig leather case marked “Made in England” with stitched leather corners, is embossed “J. S. Parker” on top, and has brown canvas outer cover with leather trim, also embossed with owners name. Interior is lined in dark burgundy cloth, and has space for action and both sets of bbls, and contains a pair of snap caps. PROVENANCE: Factory order sheets and shooting reports, along with final inspection report, with all orig specifications, including notation “Mr. Parker will provide a photograph of Labrador”. The Forrest G. Rhodes collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished, retaining essentially all fine professional finishes on wood and metal, most likely done at time of restocking. There are a number of fairly deep dings on left side of buttstock, and on left side of forend of bbl “2”. Mechanically fine. Case is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which is fine. Interior cloth has some rubs. 52465-4 MGM240 (20,000-30,000) C&R
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Session 1 1505.
*WINCHESTER GRAND AMERICAN WITH EXTRA BBLS. CULMINATION OF A DREAM. RARE 28 GAUGE WINCHESTER 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND SPECIAL ENGRAVING, AS THE PENULTIMATE GUN OF A SET CONCEIVED BY ED ULRICH MANY YEARS AGO. SN W33100. Cal. 28 ga. 2-2/3” Chambers. Well known Model 21 specialist and author, Ed Ulrich, conceived the idea of putting together a special set of “Grand Americans” details of which he personally specified. (I should probably continue in Ed’s own words as written in his article “The Winchester Model 21 Grand American” as appeared in the Double Gun Journal Autumn 1999). “This set is featured in Ned Schwing’s book WINCHESTER’S FINEST, THE MODEL 21, I decided back in the mid seventies to order a “Grand American”. A lot of thought went into this project as I wanted something very special and outstanding compared to anything that had been done previously by Winchester.” He goes on to list Winchester employees, including Nick Kusmit, that had an influence on his final decision. “With the input I received from these men I decided to build a three gauge set of “Grand Americans” in twelve gauge, sixteen gauge, and twenty gauge, with consecutive serial numbers. This would be the first such set ever built. I also planned to add a .410 gauge and a 28 gauge “Grand American” at a later date which would make it a five gauge set.” He goes on to describe making engraving changes from the usual, and selecting wood, etc. Further he states that Nick Kusmit did the engraving, and John Dirkin did the “B” carving. He continues “When I took delivery I was told that it was the highest priced gun ever sold in the history of Winchester.” With regard to this particular gun, in a letter dated May 8, 2008, Ed says “In regard to Winchester Model 21’s, specifically SNs W33100 and W33101, which were built in the 1980’s, both Model 21’s were originally conceived to be part of a Model 21 - 5 gauge set, consisting of 12, 16, 20, 28, and .410 gauges. However, at the time that I had the 12, 16, and 20 gauges made, Winchester could not build the 28 - 410 gauge for me. The reason being, that I had insisted on consecutive serial numbers to follow the 12, 16,
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Session 1 and 20 numbers. Consequently the project was put on hold. ... A couple of years later, Winchester was able to provide me with consecutive serial numbers 33100 and 33101, but not in sequence with the 3 - gauge set. So, I continued the project with help from both Winchester and Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company. I was also fortunate enough to have Nick Kusmit, Winchester master engraver, retired, do the same pattern, as was on the original M21 - 3 gauge set. The woodwork was done by John Dirkin, Winchester master wood carver, retired.” This gun, typical of all “Grand Americans” has two sets of bbls. Both sets are 26” and marked “IC” and “mod” and each have raised, ventilated ribs marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”. There are 3” triangles of scroll at breech ends, and 2” triangles at muzzles. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with Winchester proofs, and are marked with SN’s, gauge, and chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” along with choke markings, as well as, “CT. SHOTGUN MFG.” “NEW BRITAIN, CT. USA”. Each bbl set has its own beavertail ejector forend with either “1” or “2” stamped on front interior of irons and on loops. Blued flat side Model 21 action has water table stamped with Winchester proof and considerable milling for lightening. Action features usual automatic safety and single selective gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved in Model 21 “Grand American” style with near full coverage varying sized scroll with fences carved in acorns and oak leaves. Specially selected gold inlays picture a setter looking back over its shoulder as it crosses a fence line on left side of action, and a pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate has unusual, and unique to this set, scene of bald eagle with captured salmon in its talons rising from a lake with mountains in background. Trigger guard bow has gold inlaid portrait of a spaniel. Superb feather crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over checkered wood butt, and is carved in 21-B style with many fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern. Matching braced beavertail forends with inset ebony tips and engine turned internals, are gold inlaid on bottoms of irons “CUSTOM MADE” “FOR” “E. E. ULRICH”. BBL set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.548, right - .548. Bore restrictions: left - .020 (full), right - .010 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-11/16”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs.13 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. BBL set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.550, right - .549. Bore restrictions: left - .015 (mod), right - .007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-11/16”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Brown leather case with leather corners is lined in burgundy felt, has paper Winchester 21 label in lid, and contains a pair of snap caps. PROVENANCE: Pictured in DGJ with article, copy of letter from Ed Ulrich, various other paperwork including some concerning Model 21’s and/or Ed Ulrich. Copy of Final inspection report for this SN. It is interesting to note that Ned Schwing in WINCHESTER’S FINEST, THE MODEL 21 on p. 265, pictures a gun with this SN. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, appears unfired, with only a few handling and assembly marks in all fine factory finishes. Mechanically crisp. Case leather has a considerable number of minor marks. Straps and handle are good. Interior is very fine, lightly soiled and rubbed. Some blocks are loose. Label has a rubthrough. 52154-3 (22,50045,000) C&R 459
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Session 1 1506.
*CULMINATION OF A DREAM. RARE .410 WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND SPECIAL ENGRAVING, AS THE FINAL GUN OF A SET CONCEIVED BY ED ULRICH MANY YEARS AGO. SN W33101. Cal. 410. 3” Chambers. Well known Model 21 specialist and author, Ed Ulrich, conceived the idea of putting together a special set of “Grand American’s”. (I should probably continue in Ed’s own words as written in his article “The Winchester Model 21 Grand American” as appeared in the Double Gun Journal Autumn 1999) “This set is featured in Ned Schwing’s book WINCHESTER’S FINEST, THE MODEL 21, I decided back in the mid seventies to order a “Grand American”. A lot of thought went into this project as I wanted something very special and outstanding compared to anything that had been done previously by Winchester.” He goes on to list Winchester employees, including Nick Kusmit, that had an influence on his final decision. “With the input I received from these men I decided to build a three gauge set of “Grand Americans” in twelve gauge, sixteen gauge, and twenty gauge, with consecutive serial numbers. This would be the first such set ever built. I also planned to add a .410 gauge and a 28 gauge “Grand American” at a later date which would make it a five gauge set.” He goes on to describe making engraving changes from the usual, and selecting wood, etc. He further states
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Session 1 that Nick Kusmit did the engraving, and John Dirkin did the “B” carving. He also states “When I took delivery I was told that it was the highest priced gun ever sold in the history of Winchester.” With regard to this particular gun, in a letter dated May 8, 2008, Ed says “In regard to Winchester Model 21’s, specifically SNs W33100 and W33101, which were built in the 1980’s, both Model 21’s were originally conceived to be part of a Model 21 - 5 gauge set, consisting of 12, 16, 20, 28, and .410 gauges. However, at the time that I had the 12, 16, and 20 gauges made, Winchester could not build the 28 - 410 gauge for me. The reason being, that I had insisted on consecutive serial numbers to follow the 12, 16, and 20 numbers. Consequently the project was put on hold. ... A couple of years later, Winchester was able to provide me with consecutive serial numbers 33100 and 33101, but not in sequence with the 3 - gauge set. So, I continued the project with help from both Winchester and Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company. I was also fortunate enough to have Nick Kusmit, Winchester master engraver, retired, do the same pattern, as was on the original M21 - 3 gauge set. The woodwork was done by John Dirkin, Winchester master wood carver, retired.” This gun, typical of all “Grand Americans” has two sets of bbls. 26” Bbls are marked “Skeet” and “IC” and 27” bbls marked “Mod” and “full”, each with raised, ventilated ribs marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”. There are 3” triangles of scroll at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with Winchester proofs, and are marked with SNs, gauge, and chambers in milled out lightening cuts. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” along with choke markings, as well as, “CT. SHOTGUN MFG.” “NEW BRITAIN, CT. USA”. Each bbl set has its own beavertail ejector forend with either “1” or “2” stamped on front interior of irons and on loops. Blued flat side Model 21 action has water table stamped with Winchester proof and considerable milling for lightening. Action features usual automatic safety and single selective gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved in Model 21 “Grand American” style with near full coverage varying sized scroll with fences carved in acorns and oak leaves. Specially selected gold inlays picture a setter looking back over its shoulder as it crosses a fence line on left side of action, and a pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate has unusual, and unique to this set, scene of bald eagle with captured salmon in its talons rising from a lake with mountains in background. Trigger guard bow has gold inlaid portrait of a spaniel. Superb feather/ flame crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over checkered wood butt, and is carved in 21-B style with many fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern. Matching braced beavertail forends with inset ebony tips and engine turned internals, are gold inlaid on bottoms of irons “CUSTOM MADE” “FOR” “E. E. ULRICH”. 26” BBL set “1”: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.404, right - .425. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 141/4”. 27” BBL set “2”: Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Brown leather case with leather corners is lined in burgundy felt, and has paper Winchester 21 label in lid. Case contains a pair of snap caps. PROVENANCE: DGJ with article, letter from Ed Ulrich, various other paperwork including some concerning Model 21’s and/or Ed Ulrich. Copy of Final inspection report for this SN. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, appears unfired, with only a few handling and assembly marks in all fine factory finishes, most notably some marks on buttstock which have been toned down. Mechanically crisp. Case leather has a considerable number of minor marks and a rather large scuff on top. Straps and handle are good. Interior is very fine, lightly soiled and rubbed. Some blocks are loose. Label has a rub-through. 52154-2 (22,500-45,000) C&R
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Session 1 1507.
*UNUSUAL WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DOCUMENTED FACTORY UPGRADE TO GRAND AMERICAN WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 11928. Cal. 20ga, 28” bbl, matted, tapered concave rib, single silver sighting bead, IMP.CYL/MOD chokes, 2-3/4” chambers, ejectors and dbl triggers. Top of right bbl marked “MODEL 21-WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK-20 GAUGE”. Left bbl is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS / NEW HAVEN, CONN.-PATENTS PENDING”. Each bbl has 3-1/4” wedge of scroll engraving. The step side frame is engraved in typical Grand American style with oval with gold setter on left side, gold pointer on right side, circle with 2 gold pheasant on trigger plate with balance a foliate scroll. Trigger guard has scroll engraving and gold portrait head of a setter. Mounted with highly figured flame-grained walnut, checkered side panels, checkered straight grip, and Winchester marked solid recoil pad. Multi-point checkered splinter forend with triangular-shaped ebony tip insert. Bore diameter: left -.618, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.028. Drop at heel:2-1/8”, drop at comb:1-7/16” . Weight: 6lbs. 8oz. LOP 14-1/2”. Accompanying gun is a leather luggage case with a maroon interior and Winchester label in lid. Case contains 2-pc wooden cleaning rod, square oil bottle, and snap caps. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter stating it was finished in 1937, 1982 received at factory less stock and forend with work order dated 3/17/82 detailing work to be done and upgrade to “Grand American”, engraving by Salerno. USRA letter stating the work was done at the Winchester Custom Shop. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Gun appears new since factory upgrade in 1982. Bbls retain virtually all of their fine factory restored blue. Receiver retains virtually of its factory restored blue with sharp, crisp engraving. Stock is sound with sharp checkering, a few minor handling marks and its fine hand-rubbed oil finish. Forend with sharp checkering, a few minor handling marks with its fine hand-rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety, strong ejectors and bright shiny bores. Case is sound with some minor scuffing to exterior leather. 52680-1 (20,000-30,000) C&R
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Session 1 1508.
*SUPERB WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SPECIAL PIGEON GRADE 20 GAUGE. SN 32214. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Bbls with raised, ventilated rib, are marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” in milled out portion of rib. Top of left bbl is marked “MODEL 21 - WINCHESTER - 20 GAUGE 2-3/4”. There are 2-1/2” triangles of large, shaded scroll at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, “S”, “DE”, and Winchester proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and with chokes “WS-1” and “WS-2”. Flat sided action features automatic safety and gold-plated single trigger, and is engraved with 90% coverage large, shaded scroll outlining vignettes of near full relief dogs on sides, and pair of pheasants on bottom, all in 21-6 style. Fences are oak leaf engraved . Scroll engraved trigger guard has semi relief retriever’s head in circle. XXXX Flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over checkered wood butt. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” in riband. Grip checkering is of classic point pattern. Steel grip cap is scroll engraved and gold inlaid “SPECIAL” “PIGEON” “GRADE”. Matching, small, braced, beavertail forend has inlet ebony tip and engine turned iron. Bore diameter: left-.613, right -.612. Bore restrictions: left -.005 (Skeet), right -.005 (Skeet). Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-5/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms Museum archives do not have a record for this serial number. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only one or two of the faintest marks in wood finish. Appears unfired. Mechanically crisp. Ned Schwing in WINCHESTER’S FINEST THE MODEL 21 states on page 299, that only 22 pigeon grades were produced. 52655-1 MGM183 (17,50022,500) C&R
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Session 1 1509.
*FACTORY ENGRAVED SMALL GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 WITH CASE AND FACTORY LETTER. SN 9290. Cal. 20 ga. 2-9/16” Chambers. 28” Bbls are fitted with slightly raised, matted rib marked “WINCHESTER - 20 GAUGE” “2-3/4 CHAMB” on side of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with SNs and Winchester proofs, twin ivory beads. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and with chokes (full and full). Step side action with automatic safety and blued single selective trigger are marked with patent dates and Winchester, etc. on water table. Action is engraved in “21-4” style with 50% coverage varying sized scroll within line and geometric borders. This scroll surrounds vignettes of dogs and game; mallard hen and drake on left, a pair of flying quail on right, and a setter and pointer on trigger plate, which is also marked “TRAP”. Trigger guard has scroll on bow. Nicely feather crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching beavertail forend, has typical J-spring and knurled secondary release. Bore diameter: left -.612, right - .612. Bore restrictions: left - .015 (mod), right - .008 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. High quality oak and leather VC case with leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has black leather gold embossed “WRA” label in lid. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with history of gun and its additions and changes. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent, as factory refinished. USRA letter indicates gun was refinished and engraved at the factory in 1979, and retains a large amount of all finishes applied at that time, over a few handling marks in wood, with one or two exceptionally light subsequent marks, most notably considerable silvering of bottom of action from normal hand wear. Mechanically fine. Case leather has some minor scuffs and marks, but is generally excellent. Interior cloth is excellent. There is a tear in the upper left corner of the label. 52197-3 MGM166 (10,000-14,000) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1510.
*SCARCE 16 GAUGE ROUNDED FRAME FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SHOTGUN. SN 28862. (ca 1953) Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 26” Bbls are fitted with matted rib marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” in milled out portion of rib, twin ivory beads. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, Winchester proofs and with gauge and chamber information. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and with chokes (IC and Mod). Specially ordered rounded blued action with automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger are marked with patent dates and Winchester, etc. on engine turned water table. Action is engraved in “21-3” style with 30% coverage varying sized scroll within line and geometric borders. Trigger plate is engraved with a setter. Trigger guard has letters “LEL” gold inlaid on bow. Feather crotch figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over checkered Winchester composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching beavertail forend with inset contrasting wood tip, has typical J-spring and knurled secondary release. Bore diameter: left -.668, right - .669. Bore restrictions: left - .011 (lt mod), right - .006 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .027, right - .020. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14”. PROVENANCE: This gun is pictured and described on page 168 and 169 of THE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 by Ned Schwing. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all its newer factory applied finishes with only a few light subsequent handling marks, with some rust stains on top tang to right of safety button, and a small scuff on right side of action toward bottom center. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 52170-25 MGM167 (10,00015,000) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1511.
*HIGH CONDITION 20 GAUGE PRE-WAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TRAP/ SKEET GRADE SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 9845. (1937) Cal. 20 ga. 2-5/8” Chambers. 26” Bbls are fitted with matted rib. Side of left bbl is marked “WINCHESTER - 20 GAUGE”. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, Winchester proofs and “PAT PENDING”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and with chokes (WS1 and WS2). Step down blued action with automatic safety and blued single selective trigger are marked with patent dates and Winchester, etc. on water table. Trigger plate is marked “TRAP” “SKEET”. Trigger guard has initials “P.M.E.” engraved on bow. Feather crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and side panels are checkered. Matching beavertail forend has typical J-spring and knurled secondary release. Bore diameter: left -.615, right - .614. Bore restrictions: left - .008 (IC), right - .004 (skeet). Wall thickness: left - .026, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. Good quality VC case most likely by A&F (but area where normally stamped has been patched in), has stitched leather corners, and is lined in burgundy cloth. Case contains A&F marked accessories including a pair of snap caps and square oil bottle. There are some cleaning equipment including a Tomlinson bore scrubber, and a turk’s head. Also included are two keys. PROVENANCE: A&F letter confirming specifications, and stating that it was sold to H. W. Endicott in Sept 1937, along with catalog pages, and biographical information about Mr. Endicott who died in 1954. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Excellent, mostly original. Bbls retain approx 98% orig blue with some light handling and assembly marks. Action rates about 90%, silvering on high edges, thinning around bottom, and with some light scratches, and a rub on bottom of left side. Trigger guard rust re-blued at time of engraving of initials. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with some rubs, and some added oil on left side of butt covering a chip in orig finish and some repaired grain checks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case leather is fine, still light in color, with some bumps and rubs, mostly on corners. Initials have been removed from top with small leather patch inset, similar to that taking out makers name. Interior cloth is fine with some compressions and rubs, as well as some soiling. Accessories are excellent. 52170-23 MGM168 (8,00012,000) C&R
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Session 1 1512.
*PRE-WAR 20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “TOURNAMENT SKEET” SHOTGUN WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 10141. (1935) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 26” Bbls are fitted with matted rib. Side of left bbl is marked “WINCHESTER - 20 GAUGE”. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “PAT PENDING”, and Winchester proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and with chokes (WS1 and WS2). Step down blued action with non-automatic safety and blued single selective trigger are marked with patents, and Winchester, etc. on water table. Trigger plate is marked “TOURNAMENT”. Fancy stump figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-1/8” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching un-braced beavertail forend has typical J-spring and knurled secondary release. Bore diameter: left -.614, right - .619. Bore restrictions: left - .010 (IC), right - .002 (skeet). Wall thickness: left - .027, right - .024. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-1/8”. PROVENANCE: Factory letter indicating gun was shipped in 1935, and confirming specifications. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished, most likely by factory, with some subsequent wear, mostly on sharp edges, and on trigger guard tang. There are numerous light marks in wood. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 52170-24 MGM171 (8,000-12,000) C&R
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Session 1 1513.
*20 GAUGE PREWAR MODEL 21 WINCHESTER SHOTGUN WITH SUPERB RELIEF SCROLL AND RELIEF GOLD INLAID GAME BIRDS BY GINO CARGNEL WITH CASE. SN 9210. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 26” Bbls with slightly raised matted rib are marked for skeet 1 and 2. There are 3” triangles of well cut scroll and gold bands at breech ends. Blued typical action with non-automatic safety and single selective trigger is gold inlaid “SKEET” where normally stamped. Action and other metal parts have been beautifully relief engraved with fields of large shaded scroll within gold wire scrolled borders. This fine engraving and wire inlay is counterpoint to exceptionally well rendered relief gold game birds; covey of quail taking wing on left side of action, and a pair of woodcock flushing on right. Trigger plate portrays a drumming ruffed grouse standing on tree limb with smaller branches as background. (No signature is found, but a previous owner contacted Angelo Bee to see if he was the artist that engraved this gun. His return latter states “I received the photo of your Model 21, and it was enough for me to determine that I did not engrave this gun. However, I know who did. The engraver is Gino Cargnel, and prior to his passing (2 years last Christmas) he lived in Simi Valley.” The letter is dated April 26, 2005.) Superbly stump figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over checkered wood butt. Unbraced beavertail ejector forend matches well, and is probably made from the same piece of wood as butt. Bore diameter: left -.615, right - .615. Bore restrictions: left - .001 (skeet), right - .002 (skeet). Wall thickness: left - .029, right - .028. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14”. Tan leather case with stitched leather corners has canvas outer cover. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has Winchester label in lid, and contains cleaning equipment, snap caps, and oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Angelo Bee letter. CONDITION: Excellent, appears unfired since custom finishing, with only the faintest handling marks in all wood and metal finishes. There are some rubs on side of trigger. Mechanically very good. Case is excellent. 52655-2 MGM399 (7,50012,500) C&R
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*20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “FIELD” GRADE SHOTGUN WITH VENTILATED RIB AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 25623. (1950) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 26” Bbls are fitted with raised, matted ventilated rib. Side of left bbl is marked “WINCHESTER - 20 GAUGE” “2-3/4 CHAMB”. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, and Winchester proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and with chokes (IC and Mod). Step down blued action with automatic safety and blued single selective trigger are marked with Winchester, etc. on water table. Lightly crotch figured American walnut Winchester capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13” over checkered Winchester composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching beavertail forend has typical J-spring and knurled secondary release. Bore diameter: left -.614, right - .613. Bore restrictions: left - .009 (lt mod), right - .004 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .024, right - .022. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 13”. PROVENANCE: Factory letter indicating gun was shipped in 1950, and confirming specifications. Final inspection report. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Excellent, mostly original. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue, with some light marks. Action retains perhaps 90% with high edge wear and considerable thinning on bottom. Trigger plate re-blued, and retains nearly all of that blue. Trigger guard has some marks on bow, silvered on edges and at grip. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish which is crazed overall. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine, a bit sluggish from congealed oil. 52170-26 MGM172 (7,000-10,000) C&R
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Session 1 1515.
*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “DELUXE DUCK” SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 24647. Cal. 12 ga. 3” Chamber 30” Bbls and 2-3/4” Chamber 28” Bbls. Both bbl sets with narrow, matted game ribs, are marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” in milled out portion of ribs, ivory mid-beads. 28” Bbl set marked for “skeet and skeet” are gold inlaid “1” at breech end of rib, and 30” Bbls marked for “mod and full” have “2” at breech end. Bbl flats are engine turned, and stamped with SNs and Winchester proofs. Blued action with engine turned water table and breechface, is marked “DELUXE” and “DUCK” on floorplate, and features non-automatic safety and blued single selective trigger. Nicely crotch figured American walnut Winchester capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over thin leather covered pad. Side panels and grip have standard checkering with beaded borders, and a gold oval engraved “RAJ” is on toe line. Matching long beavertail braced forend with typical release, has engine turned iron and ejectors. Bbl set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right - .731. Bore restrictions: left - .003 (skeet), right - .002 (skeet). Wall thickness: left - .026, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Bbl set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.737, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .042 (extra full), right - .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .028, right - .030. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Leather case with stitched leather corners is embossed “M. V. M.” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed Winchester label in lid. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished, with only a few light handling marks, and chips in varnish finish on stocks, with repaired cracks in right barrel channel of forend, and a small chip in left. Mechanically fine. Case is very fine. 52524-3 MGM276 (7,000-10,000) C&R; ESA
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1517. *3 INCH 20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 26947. Cal. 20 ga. 3” Chambers. 28” Bbls are fitted with matted ribs. Side of left bbl is marked “WINCHESTER” trademark and with model, gauge and chamber information. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, and Winchester proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and with chokes (mod and full). Step down blued action with automatic safety and blued single selective trigger are marked with Winchester, etc. on polished water table. Interesting quilted feather crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching beavertail forend has typical J-spring and knurled secondary release. Bore diameter: left -.617, right - .615. Bore restrictions: left - .024 (imod), right - .010 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .024, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14”. Brown vinyl case by Pachmayr is lined in green felt. CONDITION: Excellent, as most likely factory restored, retaining nearly all finishes on wood and metal, with some light handling marks and just a hint of sharp edge wear on action. Bores are excellent, mechanically fine. Case is excellent. 52207-3 MGM170 (6,000-9,000) C&R
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1516. *EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SHOTGUN FACTORY REFURBISHED AND ENGRAVED BY NICK KUSMIT IN 21-4 STYLE WITH SUPPORTING LETTERS. SN 1761. Cal. 12 ga. 26” Bbls marked for Cyl and Mod have Winchester nomenclature on tops. Early standard action with double triggers and automatic safety has been engraved by master Winchester factory engraver, Nick Kusmit, in “21-4” style with sprays of simple scroll surrounding hunting scenes; pair of rising ducks on left, and pair of grouse flying into opening from woodland on right. A pointer and setter (pointing) are on trigger plate. Engravers initials “NK” are under duck scene. Plain American walnut pistol grip stock with long grip measures 14” over composition Winchester buttplate. Matching splinter forend has early knobbed secondary latch. Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .012 (lt mod), right - .002 (cyl). Wall thickness: left - .038, right - .035. Drop at heel: 2-9/16”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14”. PROVENANCE: Supporting letters from Ed Ulrich regarding factory work done at his request, and stating that he had Nick Kusmit engrave it. Letter, from Nick Kusmit, stating that he engraved this gun in 21-4 pattern. Cody letter stating no records are available. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely factory refurbished, retaining nearly all finishes on wood and metal over some marks, with a few subsequent handling marks and dings. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 52655-3 MGM369 (5,000-8,000) C&R
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1518. *WINCHESTER MODEL 21 12 GAUGE 3 INCH “DUCK” GRADE SHOTGUN IN SUPERB ORIGINAL CONDITION. SN 26015. (1952) Cal. 12 ga. 3” Chambers. 30” Bbls are fitted with slightly raised, matted rib. Side of left bbl is marked “WINCHESTER” trademark, model, gauge and chambers. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, and Winchester proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and with chokes (full and full). Step down blued action with non-automatic safety and blued single selective trigger are marked with Winchester model, etc. on water table. Trigger plate is marked “DUCK”. Lightly stump figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2” over Winchester solid pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching long beavertail forend has typical J-spring and knurled secondary release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right .729. Bore restrictions: left - .032 (full), right - .039 (full). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 13-1/2”. PROVENANCE: Final inspection report. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Excellent, original. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig satiny blue. Action has only a bit of thinning and high edge wear in its shiny blue. There are a few light scratches on orig blue of trigger plate with no flaking. Trigger guard is silvered a touch on edges of bow. There are scattered light marks in wood finish, with some fairly deep digs and scratches on right side of butt toward bottom of grip, and on left side of forend, which have had some oil rubbed in. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. The “Duck” is a scarce offering for a Model 21, only made between 1940 and 1952. 52170-27 MGM173 (4,000-6,000) C&R
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*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 28 GAUGE SKEET CHOKE PUMP 1522. ACTION SHOTGUN. SN 1435786. Cal. 28 GA. Beautiful Model 12 with 26” ventilated rib bbl choked skeet, red Bradley front sight with silver center bead. Rib is of the post & donut style and is original from the factory. All of the Winchester Model and caliber information are on the left side of the bbl over the chamber area. Both the receiver & bbl have the Winchester “WP” proof offset to the left to accommodate the rib. Mounted with very nicely figured, about 2-3X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with large diamond checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock that is 14” over a Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. The shotgun appears to be correct in all respects with “28” marked carrier, a tiny “28” on back of the receiver below the stock tang and the magazine tube is crimped on the receiver end at about 1/3 of the circumference. This is truly a fine specimen suitable for any collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig factory finish with bright blue on the metal and virtually all the orig finish on the wood. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 52679-1 JRL (7,500-12,500) C&R NO LOT.
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*FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 CUSTOM UPGRADED TRAP SHOTGUN. SN 1153487. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4” cham. 30” bbl w/ 2-pin duckbill vent rib, Bradley-type front and mid beads, marked with standard Winchester roll markings and offset proofs, Full Choke. Receiver is engraved in full-coverage flowing scrollwork and relief gold inlays of game birds and pointing dogs. Appended metal, bbl chamber and muzzle, bolt and follower are engraved to match. Hanger engr w/left facing pigeon. Trigger bow features a gold retriever w/duck in mouth. Checkered release trigger and lock-out safety. Beautiful custom full-figured feather crotch walnut stock with monte carlo cheekpiece and stylized fleurdi-lies checkering, matching custom forend. LOP 14 3/4” over solid black pad. CONDITION: Very good. Retains most of its fine custom blue and wood finish. Stock has a few incipient cracks emanating from the head and some light scattered handling marks. Mechanics crisp. 52169-1 (2,000-3,000) C&R
1525.
WINCHESTER 1887 LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN. SN 5361. Cal. 12 ga. Bbl is shortened to 29” with little remaining choke. Front sight consists of solder attached small brass blade. Left side of action has WRA trademark in circle. 2-pc walnut forearm with panels on either side of bbl and tubular magazine. Rnd knob walnut stock with LOP 12-7/8” over checkered steel shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: Fair condition with functional mechanics. Bore has dark frosted appearance with spots of pitting. Metal retains some blue between bbl and magazine with balanced fading to light gray patina. Sides of action have silvery appearance from faded case colors. Wood has dark worn appearance. Forearm has chip along magazine on right side and shows numerous dents and scratches. Stock shows deep recent scratches along right side with balance having scattered handling marks. 51935-6 DS (700-1,000)
1526.
WINCHESTER MODEL 1912 PUMP SHOTGUN SHIPPING CRATE. Tongue & groove shipping crate 43-1/2” X 11-3/8” X 11-7/8”. End of crate has black writing over red Winchester trade mark stating maker’s name and address and giving model information “Repeating Shot Guns / Model 1912 / 12 Ga 20 INCH”. Upper left corner on opposite end is painted white over markings with black no 17. Stapled over the end flap is a yellow card marked “SHOTGUN, MODEL, #12 / WINCHESTER” including SN’s of all 10 guns as follows: 169550, 162601, 162001, 160887, 161571, 166548, 167574, 172487, 170211, 173580. Both sides of box are marked “EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT PROPERTY OF THE STATE OF MASS”. CONDITION: Good condition. Box exterior has age stained appearance with worn corners and chipped board ends. Lid is not present. 51938-1 DS (100-200) 473
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1524.
LOT OF RARE FIRST EDITION ORIGINAL “SHOOT THEM AND AVOID TROUBLE” WINCHESTER POSTER WITH AN ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS OF THE SAME SCENE. Rare first edition of the 1908 released poster from Winchester depicting 2 young black men and a dog attempting to get away from a skunk which has just emerged from a log, all set in a colorful forest scene with a muzzle loading double bbl shotgun leaning on the log. The image is self-framed in green wood grain surmounted by gold skeleton lettering “WINCHESTER LOADED SHOTGUN SHELLS” on top and “SHOOT THEM AND AVOID TROUBLE” below. Each end is printed “THE BRAND” surrounding a large red “W”. Apparently even back in 1908 this poster was controversial and caused Winchester to recall them and trim off the outside frame portion leaving just the pale inner frame. Winchester re-issued just the image portion in 1936. Bottom left corner of the print is marked “AMERICAN LITHOGRAPHIC CO. N.Y.” and on the bottom center “COPYRIGHT, 1908, BY WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.”. Print is framed in period quarter-sawn oak with Lexan or Plexiglass covering. The back of the frame is archive conserved, covered in brown paper which has turned a dark yellow brown. Accompanying this rare print is an original oil on canvas that measures 26-3/4” x 20-1/4” horizontal exposed image in a period gold gesso frame. The image on this painting is virtually identical to the print and may have been the original for this print. The stretcher is of the early type with tiny wooden wedges in each corner. The canvas is obviously very old and dark yellow/brown on the back. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: The print is sharp and clear with bright crisp colors showing 2 or 3 small spots in the green self-frame area, not affecting the image. Frame is sound with light wear on the bottom right front corner. The painting image is also sharp and clear with only minor differences from the print noticeable on close inspection. If this is not the original artwork for the print then it was done by an artist with great talent. The front of the painting has a few small drip stains, otherwise shows no damage. Outer frame has a loose corner and may not be original to this painting. Frame shows heavy wear on the highest radius, turned dark. 51980-44 JRL (3,500-5,000)
1528.
TWO GORGEOUS PIECES OF GUN ROOM WALL ART - RARE ITHACA GUNS “WILD GOBBLER” POSTER AND “DEAD SHOT POWDER” TIN. 1) Ithaca Guns “Wild Gobbler” poster 16” w x 26-1/4” t. Center image 14” w x 14-1/4” t and shows a turkey standing in snow painted by Louis A. Cortez. Bottom of poster says in red “Ithaca Guns” and in black and white “Guaranteed”. Copyright 1908 Ithaca Gun Co. in small font at bottom right of image. Both top and bottom bands remain. 2) Scarce “Dead Shot Powder” company tin. Falling duck at center of image and wood graining in metal appear as frame. 15-1/2” w x 191/2” t. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: 1) Appears superb with strong color and only the most minor of toning is visible. A fantastic example of this poster. 2) Excellent, and amongst the nicest this cataloger has examined, color is quite good. There is some thinning of black background and craquelure, but overall it is quite good. 51980-45 JSL (2,750-3,750)
Session 1
1527.
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Session 1 1529.
*CSMC TWO BARREL 28 AND .410 GAUGE MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN W38542. Cal. 28 with 2-3/4” chambers and ,410 with 3” chambers. 28” bbls fitted with raised, ventilated ribs are marked “GRAND AMERICAN DOUBLES CHAMPION 1988” on milled out portions of ribs. CSMC model 21 gauge information is marked on tops of left bbls. Breech ends are engraved with 3-1/2” pyramids of scroll. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SNs, gauge, chamber information, and proofs. Both bbls are marked for “IC” and “Mod” chokes. Flat side blued action with lightening cuts in water table features non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger. Action is engraved in “Grand American” style with 90% coverage varying sized scroll within geometric and scrolled borders surrounding oval vignettes of game birds, major subjects are gold inlaid; flushing quail is on left side, and a flying grouse is on right. Fences are semi-relief engraved with oak leaves and acorns. Trigger plate with more scroll has circular vignette of a pair of gold inlaid strutting pheasants. A gold dove is on trigger guard bow. Superbly crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock is fitted with engraved grip cap with “GRAND AMERICAN” gold inlaid. Stock measures 14-1/2” over very unusual engraved skeleton steel buttplate with central wood having “B” type carving. Grip and side panels are also “B” carved and a gold oval on toe line is engraved “TAG”. Matching beavertail forend fits both bbl sets, and has inset dark wood tip and engine turned internals. 28 gauge: Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. .410 gauge: Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Tan leather case with stitched leather corners has canvas outer cover with leather trim, is lined in dark burgundy cloth, with gold embossed black Connecticut Shotgun label in lid. Bottom is configured for action and both sets of bbls and contains a square oil bottle, snap caps, and cleaning equipment. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with only a few light handling and assembly marks in all wood and metal finishes. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent with a couple of rubs. Outer cover is fine. Interior cloth is fine with some rubs and light soiling. Accessories are excellent. 52524-4 MGM278 (20,000-30,000)
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Session 1 1530.
*NICELY APPOINTED .410 CSMC WINCHESTER MODEL 21. SN W38034. Cal. .410. 3” Chambers. 26” Bbls with raised, ventilated rib, marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”, is choked “improved cylinder” and “modified”. Engine turned bbl flats have lightening cuts, with SN and caliber stamped in recesses. Bbls are marked with “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and choke markings, forearm latch base marked with the Connecticut shotgun manufacturers name and address. Lightweight blued action is engraved in 21-4 style; ducks on left, quail on right and pointer & setter on bottom. Spectacular flame figured American walnut with straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching long beavertail ejector forend is braced. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor marks in wood and metal, most notably a light scratch on left side of action. Mechanically crisp. 52449-1 MGM83 (12,500-17,500)
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476
Session 1 1531.
*20 GAUGE CSMC FOX “XE” SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN F205609XE. Cal. 20 ga. 30” (“1”) and 26” (“2”) bbls with narrow matted ribs are marked “MADE TO ORDER. A. H. FOX” “CHROMOX - FLUID - STEEL” on tops. 2-1/2” Areas of well cut shaded scrolling oak leaves are at breech ends. Bbl flats are engraved with SN, grade, and bbl number (“1” or “2”), and stamped with gauge, chamber, and Fox proof. Manufacturers name and address are on loops. Small frame case hardened Fox action features double ogee back and rebated frame, as well as non-automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage shaded scrolling oak leaves matching that on bbls but with some acorn accents. This interesting treatment surrounds vignettes of game birds on sides; quail (?) on left, and flushing pheasant on right, both under “ANSLEY H. FOX”. A circular vignette on bottom of action portrays a quartering fox stopped in mid-stride by scent of rabbit hiding under a log. Blued trigger guard with matching acorns on bow, has initials “Le F” on central shield. SN is on tang. Obviously specially selected, wonderfully marbled stump European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over black leather covered pad. Side panels are checkered, and there is modified point pattern borderless checkering with bisecting ribbons on diamond grip. Each bbl set has its own dedicated long splinter ejector forend, with inset schnabeled horn tip, and typical Fox type Deeley release. BBL set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.612, right - .612. Bore restrictions: left - .018 (mod), right - .007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-5/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14”. BBL set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.614, right - .615. Bore restrictions: left - .012 (lt mod), right - .007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14”. Leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has CSMC FOX label in lid. Partitions allow space for both sets of bbls, and case contains 2-pc cocobolo and brass cleaning rod, pair of Winchester snap caps, unmarked square oil bottle, 3 tropical wood and brass turnscrews, and a matching striker disc key. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of some field use. Metal finish is thinning a bit. Thumbpiece silvered. A few minor marks are in wood. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Case is fine, but latch is broken. Straps and handle are good. Interior is fine with some rubs through and soiling. 52065-1 MGM41 (17,50022,500)
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Session 1 1532.
*STUNNING CSMC “FE” FOX SHOTGUN WITH LOVELY WOOD, SUPERB SCROLL ENGRAVING AS WELL AS GOLD INLAY BY J. R. DEMUNCK, WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN F205602. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 26” and 28” Bbls with narrow, matted ribs are gold inlaid “DANA J TAUBER” on milled out portions of ribs, twin synthetic ivory beads. Tops of bbls are engraved “MADE TO ORDER A.H. FOX” and “KRUPP - FLUID- STEEL”. There are 3-3/4” pyramids of well cut scroll at breech ends pierced by gold inlaid lightning bolts. Bbl flats are engraved with SNs, grade, gauge information, and the numbers “1” and “2” gold inlaid. They are also stamped with Fox proofs. Bottoms of bbls are engraved with Krupp steel information. Makers name and address are on loops. Small sized case hardened rebated double ogee backed Fox action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and gold plated dbl triggers. Water table is engraved with geometric borders and some scroll. SN and patent information is marked, grade is engraved. Action is engraved with full coverage exceptionally well cut varying sized scroll with floral highlights, within geometric borders. This fine scroll surrounds nicely detailed gold inlaid setters on both sides of action. Bottom of action portrays a pair of gold flushing woodcock in circular vignette. Hinge pin ends are engraved with four squares. Trigger plate has more scroll enhanced by geometric gold wire inlay. A flushing quail in gold graces top lever pivot. Blued trigger guard with more scroll on bow surrounding a gold inlaid flushing pheasant has SN in gold on tang. This truly exceptional work is signed J. R. Demunck on trigger plate. Intricately marbled and lightly figured exhibition grade European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over skeleton steel buttplate. Exposed wood center has closely spaced checkering within plain borders, and is pierced by fleur-di-lis. This same treatment is used on side panels, and checkering at grip is of typical “F” style with ribbons and fleur-di-lis through pattern. Each bbl set has its own dedicated long splinter ejector forend with schnabeled ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Checkering matches buttstock with ribbons and fleur-di-lis. Irons have geometric engraved borders with some scroll highlights. Nos. “1” or “2” are gold inlaid. Patent dates are stamped. BBL set “1” 28”: Bore diameter: left -.615, right - .613.
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Session 1 Bore restrictions: left - .020 (mod), right - .004 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. BBL set “2” 26”: Bore diameter: left -.617, right - .617. Bore restrictions: left - .012 (mod), right - .006 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. High quality tan leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has New Britain Fox label in lid. Bottom has partitions for action and both bbl sets, and contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag, pair of snap caps, and a square oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Factory cover letter and order sheet with specifications. Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Excellent. Essentially as new, with only a few of the faintest handling and assembly marks on all wood and metal surfaces. Mechanically excellent. Case and accessories are excellent. 51980-40 MGM124 (15,000-25,000) C&R
479
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Session 1 1533.
*ATTRACTIVE 20 GAUGE OVER-UNDER GAME SHOTGUN BY JOHN RIGBY AND COMPANY WITH SUPERB LARGE SCROLL BY G. FERRAGLIO AND SPECIAL BULINO GAME SCENES BY S. MILANI. SN 4013. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Demi-bloc bbls with narrow ventilated rib are gold inlaid “John Rigby & Co” in Old English script. Coin finished low profile OU action with pinless sidelocks features non-automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut semi-relief large open scroll with floral highlights in dark matte background. “J. Rigby & Co” is in gold on riband on bottom of action. This fine engraving is signed by “G. Ferraglio” on trigger plate. Lockplates are engraved with almost photographic bulino scenes of dogs and game; retriever returning a downed pheasant in open field with mountains in background on left lockplate, and another retriever flushing a pheasant on right. Left scene is signed “Milani S” on bottom. Blued top lever has Rigby RR logo in gold on right side, and small bow trigger guard has matching scroll and SN on tang. Striking dark marbled flesh-toned European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over black leather faced rifle pad, and features classic drop points as well as point pattern checkering. Matching full one piece forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.625, bottom - .625. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Drop at heel: 1-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Cast off about 1/4. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. Discontinued in 2013 with the last MSRP of 89,500.00. LOP: 14-5/8”. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new with scant evidence of having been fired, with only some scattered handling and assembly marks on all finishes. Ejectors are out of time (often bottom ejector will not fire), otherwise mechanically fine. 5266517 MGM302 (15,00020,000)
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Session 1 1534.
*SUPERB EARLY A. GALAZAN “BEST” OVERUNDER SHOTGUN ENGRAVED WITH FINE ROSE AND SCROLL BY “CREATIVE ART” WITH CASE AND CHOKE TUBES. SN G109. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. This exceptionally fine shotgun which equals or exceeds qualities of most of the finest guns made in the world today, has 30” demi-bloc bbls with solid matted rib, is fitted with Teague (invisible) choke tubes. Top bbl is engraved “Connecticut Shotgun Mfg Co” “N. B. Ct. U.S.A.” on left side and “A. Galazan” on right. Bottom bbl flat is engraved with SN, gauge, and chamber length. Proprietary low profile case hardened pinless sidelock OU action features non-automatic safety with gold inlaid “S” covered by “T” shaped extension to button in Woodward fashion. Pinless sidelocks are removed by access to screws under hinged covers on each lockplate. Action also features single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut classic rose and scroll by “Creative Art” with signature on trigger plate. Blued trigger guard with matching scroll has SN inlaid in gold on tang. Exhibition quality, superbly marbled and lightly stump figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over thin black Decelerator pad. Stock features classic drop points, borderless point pattern checkering at grip, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “JWD”. Matching forend with Boss style rear bolsters, has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom - .728. Bore restrictions: Choke tubes. Drop at heel: 1-9/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Cast approx 3/8” on. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. High quality oak and dark brown leather case with brass corners, is lined in dark green suede. A covered compartment contains a plastic container holding five additional choke tubes, as well as wrench, with two additional in plastic tubes (two additional in gun). CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with some light marks and high edge wear. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, silvered on beads and high edges. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig color with a hint of silvering on lock screw covers. Top lever and trigger guard tang are lightly silvered from normal use. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, with some light marks, perhaps some added oil on butt. Checkering very lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Case leather is very fine, with a few marks and compressions. Straps and handle are good. Interior is very fine. 52499-1 MGM279 (35,000-55,000)
481
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Session 1 1535.
SUPERB CONDITION SPLENDID CASED PAIR OF LARGE DOUBLE BARRELLED FLINTLOCK CARRIAGE PISTOLS WITH SPRING LOADED BAYONETS BY ISAAC BLISSETT. NSN/NSN. Cal. 65. 9” Stub twist bbls fitted with spring loaded, top mounted, bright steel, folding bayonets retained by sliding bolts on breech irons, are engraved “Blissett London” on ribs (Isaac Blissett, Leadenhall Street, London, 1822 and 1845). Case hardened patent breeches have unlined touch holes. Locks with chamfered plates and slightly rebated rounded tails, are fitted with high breasted serpentine cocks with back sliding safety bolts, waterproof pans, and bridled roller frizzens, springs with rounded finials. Locks are engraved with sweeping acanthus and some feather bursts. “Blissett” is under pans. Blued trigger guards with shield and flowers on bows, have stylized pineapple finials matching thimbles. Densely grained European walnut stocks with flat top checkered bag grips, have vacant silver ovals at tops of grips, and attach to bbls with captive side bolts through oval silver escutcheons. Mahogany ramrods have brass tips and tails with worms under caps on tails. Pistols are housed in (possibly original) deep mahogany case with dual hook closure also with folding handle flush mounted in shaped rectangle at center of top. Interior is lined in olive green cloth, and has the original and rare “I Blissett” paper label with 69 Leadenhall Street address in lid. Case contains full accessories comprising 16 bore nutcracker type ball mold, plain copper bag type combination powder and ball flask, and 2-pc rosewood and brass loading/ cleaning rod. Covered compartments have gold plated round knobs on their mahogany covers. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all orig finishes on wood and metal, with some light cleaning and minor age oxidation on bbls and bayonets. Patent breeches and locks most all their orig case colors. Stocks have the usual minor handling marks and scratches. One pistol has a period repair to the bottom of stock under the lock from an apparent age or shrinkage crack. Trigger guards and thimbles retain nearly all of their original bright blue, thinning at grips, with some flecking. Original ‘nitre’ blue remains on frizzen springs and side bolts. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Guns appear unfired, with only very minor flint strike marks on frizzens. Case is excellent with minor marks and nearly all its orig finish. Case closure missing studs. Interior cloth is fine. Label has the expected foxing but is bright and entirely legible. Accessories are fine. The finest pair of double barrel, spring bayonet flintlock pistols we have offered to date. Truly extraordinary in every respect. Mechanics are excellent. 523113 (27,50035,000)
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482
Session 1 1536.
MUSEUM QUALITY CASED PAIR OF UNIQUE FLINTLOCK BELT PISTOLS BY WILLIAM PALMER OF ROCHESTER, KENT WITH ACCESSORIES. NSN/NSN. Cal. .660 Bore diameter. 6” Slightly swamped octagon bbls are fitted with bridled steel swivel ramrods. Case hardened patent breeches have gold poincons stamped in relief “PALMER ROCHESTER” and platinum touch holes. Breeches are finely scroll engraved. Flat locks with fully waterproof pans and bridled roller frizzens, are fitted with high breasted serpentine cocks. Lockplates are engraved with feather borders, and with “stands of arms”, including cannons, flags, drums, and cannonballs, both in front of and behind cocks which have floral engraving on flat sides. Signature “PALMER” (William Palmer working 1810 - 1826 at 53 High Street Rochester, Kent/ GB) wraps around bottoms of tails. Trigger plates have stylized pineapple finials, and ‘peacock’ blued trigger guards have baskets of flowers engraved on bows. Left sides of stocks with orig belt hooks having pineapple finials en suite with the trigger plates. Stocks of dense well marbled European walnut feature finely checkered bag grips, truncated silver crest plates at tops of grips, and horn forend tips. Stocks with unique “saw handle” form Pistols are housed in their mahogany (possibly original) case with flush mounted folding handle and key lock closure. Case is lined in pilled green cloth, and contains a number of accessories including a 4-1/2” copper bodied plain bag type flask, steel wad punch, 2-pc mahogany and brass cleaning rod with jag and worm. A covered compartment holds a number of wads, balls, and a dusting brush. PROVENANCE: One pistol illustrated on page 48 and pair described on page 49 of Early Firearms of Great Britain and Ireland, Catalog of the Clay P. Bedford Exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1971. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain over 95% orig brown. Case hardening of locks and breeches quite strong. Trigger guards and belt hooks retain most of their original bright blue. Stocks are excellent with very minor handling marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Case retains most of a period refinish with cracks in lid. Interior cloth is fine with the expected wear. Accessories are fine. 52311-1 (17,500-20,000)
483
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Session 1 1537.
VERY PLEASING PAIR OF FLINTLOCK SCOTTISH ALL METAL RAM’S HORN BUTT BELT PISTOLS BY ROSS OF EDINBURGH. NSN. Cal. 49. These very high quality all metal pistols have 6” file decorated bbls engraved “Rofs Edinburgh” on tops. (Ross working 1815 - 39 on St. Andrews Street) Scottish style flintlocks with waterproof pans, bridled roller frizzens, and flat sided reinforced cocks have back sliding safeties and are engraved with sprays of scroll inside foliate borders. Lockplates are engraved “Rofs”. All metal “stocks” with turned hatpin type steel ramrods, ball triggers and matching prickers inside rams horn butts have high quality geometric engraving on bottom and forepiece. Slab sides of butts are beautifully silver and copper inlaid with attenuated scrolling thistle leaves and blossoms. Back straps have foliate engraving at tops of grips surrounding silver ovals engraved with horses heads rampant over the initials “JK”. Spring steel belt hooks are affixed to left sides. Guns are housed in a new cutlery type walnut box lined in dark green velvet. CONDITION: Fine. All surfaces cleaned to an overall pewter to gray over scattered light pitting. Mechanically fine. No missing or replaced parts noted. Box is excellent. 52630-9 MGM393 (10,000-15,000)
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484
Session 1 1538.
HIGH QUALITY PAIR OF FLINTLOCK DUELING/ OFFICER’S PISTOLS MARKED “WOGDON” WITH CASE. NSN. Cal. 64. 8-1/4” Twist octagon bbls with under ribs are engraved “London” on top flats. Bottom flats are stamped with Birmingham proofs. Patent breeches are inlaid with two gold bands and have platinum lined touch holes. Stand of Arms engraved breech irons have integral rear sights. Chamfered lockplates with feather border engraving have rebated tails and are fitted with waterproof pans with bridled roller frizzens. High breasted serpentine cocks also have feather borders, and are fitted with back sliding safeties. Stand of Arms engraving is at back portions of plates, and “WOGDON” (Richard Wogdon working 1770 - 1803) is under pans. European walnut half stocks with checkered flared grips have horn forend tips. Iron furniture consists of very nicely filed thimbles and blued trigger guards with stylized pineapple finials, and armorial engraving on bows. There are vacant silver truncated rectangular crest plates on tops of grips. Stocks attach to bbls with side bolt through shaped silver escutcheons. Greenheart ramrods have brass tips and tails. Pistols are housed in mahogany case with inset circular medallion on lid and double hook closure. Case is lined in green cloth and contains an old loading rod and 19 bore nutcracker type bullet mold. Two covered compartments have brass ring handles. CONDITION: Fine, original. Bbls retain most of their twist finish, lightly frosted overall. Locks and patent breeches have traces of color, but show cleaning. Iron furniture retains most of an old re-blue. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with perhaps some oil rubbed in over some light marks. Bores are fine, shiny, with a bit of frosting. Locks are excellent. Complete, with no noted replacement parts. Case retains most of an oil refinish, interior cloth has rubs. Accessories are good. 52630-7 MGM395 (12,500-17,500)
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Session 1 1539.
VERY FINE PAIR OF ROBERT WOGDON DUELING PISTOLS WITH CARBINE BARRELS AND DETACHABLE STOCK. NSN/NSN. Cal. .507 Bore diameter. This very unusual set by this highly regarded maker, has interchangeable 9-1/4” pistol bbls and 14” carbine nicely swamped octagonal bbls, with front beads dovetailed through top flats. All bbls are engraved “Wogdon London”. Carbine bbls have 4-1/2” under-ribs with additional ramrod pipes. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London gunmaker’s proofs and “RW”. Florally engraved breech irons have shallow U-notch sights filed in. Flintlocks have beautifully filed and chamfered serpentine cocks, and bridled friction frizzens with springs that terminate in bulbous heads. Nicely chamfered lockplates with rebated tapered tails have rear sliding safeties. Chamfers are engraved with double lines, and “Wogdon” is under pans. European walnut stocks extend to muzzles of pistol bbls. Round ramrod pipes are nicely filed with beaded ends. Double beaded trigger guards have raised acorn finials. Triggers are set. Flat sided rounded butts have engraved steel caps. At rear of each are steel bayonet type mounting sockets for removable shoulder stocks. One oval German silver cover engraved “WW” is present. Arched ovoid shoulder stock has plain wood butt with carrying bail at top of heel. Greenheart ramrods have horn tips. One carbine ramrod has large German silver tip, and steel worm tail. One pistol ramrod is missing. Included with guns is a modern wooden box with blue felt interior. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls have been cleaned to bright polish over considerable light pitting. Engraving remains sharp. Some flats of carbine bbls have not been polished. Locks and other furniture retain silver to brown patina after old cleaning. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous light marks from normal use. Locks are crisp. Bores are excellent. Safety on one gun won’t move, and half cock of the other does not catch. Set triggers work. Modern box is excellent. 52700-61 MGM388 (7,50010,000)
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486
Session 1 1540.
FINE PAIR OF LARGE BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS BY WESTLEY RICHARDS. NSN. Cal. .675 Bore diameter. 8” Twist octagon bbls are engraved “Westley Richards” on tops, and have platinum touch holes. They are fitted with bridled steel ramrods. Breech irons have integral rear sights and are scroll engraved. Small sized locks with flat plates have waterproof pans and roller friction frizzens. They are mounted with flat faced reinforced cocks and have back sliding safeties. Plates and cocks are engraved with well cut scroll. “Westley Richards” is under pans. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut stocks with checkered bag grips extend to 3/4” of muzzles, and are iron mounted. Trigger guards are scroll engraved. There are vacant truncated rectangular crest plates at tops of grips. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls have well done re-brown with excellent definition to twist pattern. Locks have traces of orig case color where protected, but are mostly pewter gray. Frizzen springs have some temper blue. Trigger guards have most of a new charcoal blue. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, perhaps with some oil added, and appear to be sound. There is an incipient crack in front of lock on one gun, which also has a sliver of wood missing at bbl mounting bolt. Bores are lightly pitted. Locks are excellent. Safeties work. A fine pair of flint pistols by this famous maker. 52630-8 MGM392 (8,000-12,000)
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Session 1 1541.
GOOD PAIR OF LARGE SHOWY BRASS CANNON BARREL SPRING BAYONET BLUNDERBUSS BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK PISTOLS BY WHEELER. NSN/NSN. Cal. .975 muzzle diameter. 7” Octagon to round flared bbls with “cannon” ring turned muzzles, are made in one piece with boxlock actions, with steel reinforced cocks, and sliding safeties. Bbls are fitted with 5-1/2” folding steel spring loaded bayonets, released by pulling on rear of steel sliding trigger guards. Birmingham black powder proofs are on bottoms of bbls. Brass tipped hickory ramrods are held by turned brass pipes on left sides of bbls. Actions are engraved “Wheeler” (Robert Wheeler, Birmingham 1766-1799) on shields over drums, clubs, and flowers on left sides, and “LONDON” in flag flanked ovals on right. Plain flat mahogany butts. CONDITION: Good. Bronze is of mustard brown patina. Bayonets are cleaned to bright polish over scattered pitting. Frizzens, cocks, and safeties as well as trigger guards, are cleaned to pewter gray. Stocks retain most of their original varnish finish with minor cracks. Mechanically fine with replacement brass screw at tang with slight repair to right hand side stock of both pistols. 52311-2 (6,500-8,500)
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Session 1 1542.
INTERESTING PAIR OF THEOPHILIS RICHARDS (FATHER OF WILLIAM WESTLEY) LARGE BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH BELT HOOKS IN CASE. NSN/NSN. Cal. 65. (.665) 9” Slightly swamped octagon bbls are engraved “THEOPs RICHARDS” (working on High Street in Birmingham from 1799 through 1833) on top flats. Birmingham proofs are on top left flats. Bbls without patent breeches have gold lined touch holes. Tangs are feather and florally engraved, and have deep notched rear sights. Chamfered locks with rebated tails have semiwaterproof bridled pans with roller frizzens with large roll on frizzen springs, which have nicely filed finials. Locks are fitted with flat faced serpentine cocks and back sliding safeties which engage at half cock. Locks are engraved with feather bursts and line borders with some floral highlights. “THEOPs RICHARDS” is under pans. Stocks with wraparound checkered bag grips extend to muzzles and are of dense European walnut. Furniture is of steel with shield and floral engraving on trigger guard bows, and stylized pineapples are on finials. Vacant silver ovals are at tops of grips. Left sides were fitted with steel spring belt hooks at a later date. Stocks attach to bbls with two side bolts without escutcheons. Horn tipped greenheart ramrods have steel worms under brass caps at tails. Ramrods are held by beaded pipes and thimbles. Guns are housed in old quartered oak case cut down from a longer case, with inlet D-ring handle engraved “W. H. Barneby, Esqr” and “Bredenbury Court, Bromyard Hereford.” Interior is lined in scarlet cloth, and case contains shell embossed copper bodied combination powder/ ball/ and capped flask, walnut handled loading/ cleaning rod, pewter oil bottle, some lead balls and flints in one covered compartment, and an old turnscrew in another. Also included is a slip of paper with information on pistols. CONDITION: Good. Most all metal cleaned to pewter gray over scattered light pitting. Stocks retain considerable amount of what appears to be their orig finish with many light marks, which may have had some oil rubbed in over the years. Mechanically good. Case is good (pistols are a bit small for the case), with some orig varnish on exterior. Key escutcheon is missing. Interior cloth is good with some insect damage and rubs through. Replacement compartment covers do not fit well. Accessories are good, considerably tarnished. 51933-1 MGM62 (5,000-7,000)
489
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Session 1 1543.
FINE QUALITY PAIR OF LARGE BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS BY ILSLEY OF LONDON WITH DUBLIN CONSTABULARY REGISTRATION NUMBERS. NSN. Cal. .625. 8-1/2” Octagon twist bbls with platinum lines at breech ends and captive bridled steel ramrods, are engraved “Ilsley London” (dates unknown) on top flats. Flats are also marked with Dublin Constabulary Registry numbers “DC3900” and “DC-3901”. London black powder proofs are on bottom flats. Foliate engraved breech irons have integral rear sights. Chamfered locks with rebated squared tails have waterproof pans with bridled roller frizzens, as well as high breasted serpentine cocks and back sliding safeties. Plates are engraved with traditional foliate scroll and sunbursts. “Ilsley” is under pans. European walnut stocks with checkered bag grips extend to within 3/4” of muzzles and have horn tips. Iron mounts include nicely filed ramrod pipes and trigger guards with stylized pineapple finials. Vacant rectangular silver crest plates are at tops of grips. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls are nicely re-browned with excellent definition to pattern. Locks have traces of orig color where protected, are mostly gray to brown. Traces of orig temper blue are on frizzen springs. Stocks have most of their orig finish. Iron furniture has a considerable amount of orig bright blue. Bores are fine, lightly pitted. Mechanically fine. No noted replaced parts. One lock is a bit weak. 526304 MGM394 (7,500-10,000)
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Session 1 1544.
PAIR OF OFFICER’S OR DUELING PISTOLS BY W. BOND WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. NSN/ NSN. Cal. .575 Bore Diameter. 10” Octagon bbls with steel bead front sights, have London proofs on bottom flat, and are fitted with typical breech plugs. Breech irons with integral rear sights are scroll and florally engraved. Chamfered locks with rebated tails have semi-waterproof pans and bridled roller frizzens with rollers on springs. Locks are fitted with high breasted serpentine cocks and back sliding safeties, and are engraved with more floral and sunburst motifs. “W. BOND” is under each pan. Pistols have been restocked, most likely in Germany. These stocks which extend to muzzles are iron mounted with case hardened trigger guard with fleur-di-lis finial, heavy grip cap, and well filed ramrod pipes, holding horn tipped mahogany rods. Checkering at grips wraps around tops. Pistols are housed in what is possibly their orig mahogany case with inlet brass corners, flush mounted flip-up carrying handle on top, sliding lock closure and fancy brass key escutcheon. Case is lined in green cloth, and contains a number of period accessories, some later, including combination copper bodied powder/ ball/ and patch flask, 22 Bore nutcracker type ball mold, rosewood and brass loading/ cleaning rod, ebony handled turnscrew, dusting brush, and a crystal oil bottle by James Dixon. There are two covered compartments with brass ring handles, one containing a number of balls, the other the key to this case. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain an old re-brown over considerable pitting, and locks and other furniture retain most of their case hardening color applied at time of re-stocking. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, considerably worn on high edges, checkering worn. Bores are fair. Mechanically good. Safeties will not slide (gummed). Case is fine with exterior refinished, with a few cracks on top. Interior cloth is good with some rubs. Accessories are good. 51933-4 (5,000-7,000)
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EXTREMELY FINE CASED PAIR DOUBLE BARREL HOWDAH-STYLE ENGLISH PERCUSSION PISTOLS. SN NSN/NSN. Cal. 65. 7-3/4” double Damascus bbls are each engraved “LONDON” on broad, concave, raised rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with English black powder proofs. A brass tipped ebony ramrod is fitted to each gun. Case hardened patent breeches have engraved floral blowouts and rectangular shanked nipples. Breech and tangs are nicely scroll engraved. Locks are engraved with matching scrolls with maker’s name “Walter Adams” engraved in block letters. Flat-faced, serpentine hammers are case colored with matching scroll terminating in stylized dolphin heads. Trigger plates are fitted with blued double triggers. Blued, scroll engraved trigger guard have stylized pineapple finial. Dense, slightly streaked European walnut stocks are checkered around grips, which has large steel caps with florally engraved percussion cap traps. Rectangular silver escutcheon is inset at top of each grip. Engraved steel thimble and stock attaches to bbls with side nail through oval silver escutcheons. 20” x 9-1/2” mahogany case has two sliding brass locks on either side of central brass inset for lock. Case is trimmed with brass corners and central brass plaque in lid. Interior is lined in red baize. Compartmentalized, covered and uncovered, for an array of orig accessories, including “W. D.” (William Davis) marked 16 bore nutcracker type ball mold, ovate copper and brass powder measure/ball magazine/cap flask marked “Dixon & Sons”, ebony and brass cleaning/ loading rod, ebony handled nipple wrench, ebony handled screwdriver. Casing also contains large full tin of caps with nice blue English label. Orig oil bottle still with a wax seal with pontil. Covered compartment has turned bone knob containing two spare nipples and brass jag. PROVENANCE: Ex-Larry Sheerin Collection. CONDITION: Guns are extremely fine overall, retaining virtually all of their orig striped brown finish to bbls and central rib. Locks, hammers, breeches and butt caps retain most of their orig bright and muted case colors with very light staining and pitting on triggers on one gun and tail of right lock on same gun. Trigger guards retain over half of their orig fire blue with balance silver/grey. Nicely figured stocks retain 95% bright orig varnish with several scuffs and cosmetic dents and scratches, one gun has tiny chip on forestock just below breech. Mechanically excellent with crisp, shiny bright smooth bores. Case is sound and solid with large hairline in lid. Internally, baize lining shows light fading, soiling and staining with some worn edges where tools and pistols have rubbed. Accessories are all in matching fine to excellent condition. Cap tin and oil bottle are both full. Flask is functional, containing much of its orig bright blue on spring, retaining much of its orig varnish though thinning. 52410-1 JS (7,000-9,000)
1546.
LARGE BORE OVER-UNDER BOXLOCK PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL BY PARKER FIELD WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 9027. Cal. .650 Bore diameter. 6” One piece bbl and breech assembly is fitted with bridled steel ramrod, and engraved “Parker Field & Sons 233 Holborn. London.” on top flat. This assembly has been nicely filed and rounded to prevent snagging on clothing, etc. when used clipped to belt, with 4” steel hook mounted on left side of nicely scroll engraved boxlock action, fitted with back sliding safeties and round bodied serpentine hammers having stylized dolphin heads. Steel trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Dark European walnut bag grip with silver crest plate at top has 80% coverage extremely closely spaced square checkering. SN is at bottom of grip, and also in India ink on inside of quartered oak case with pivoting hook closure, which has a circular brass medallion on top. Case is lined in dark green cloth, and has old Parker Field label in lid. Case contains small pewter oil bottle, brass lozenge shaped powder flask, steel nutcracker type mold marked “WD” (William Davis) and “No 19”. One side compartment contains a brass and rosewood loading/ cleaning rod, and another has some lead balls and Eley Bros cap tin. CONDITION: Very good to fine retaining a considerable amount of orig case hardening color on bottom of bbl assembly and around top of action. There is quite a bit of orig bright blue on triggers and base of belt hook. Stock retains most of its orig finish. Case retains most of an old refinish with some repaired cracks. Interior cloth renewed, and is excellent. Orig label soiled, foxed, with one rub through. Accessories are good. 51933-3 (4,0005,000)
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Session 1 1547. HIGH QUALITY SILVER MOUNTED OFFICERS OR DUELING PISTOL BY WOGDON. NSN. (ca 1780) Cal. 50 bore. 9-1/2” Ovate swamped skelp iron bbl is engraved “Wogdon London” on top flat. Touch hole is gold lined. Relief scroll engraved breech iron has integral U-notch rear sight. Chamfered lock with rebated tail is fitted with early type non-waterproof pan with bridled friction frizzen and serpentine cock. Relief scroll engraving is on face of cock and rebated tail. “Wogdon” is on gold oval within draped device on lockplate under pan. Dense European walnut stock with slab sided bag grip extends to muzzle. Furniture is of hallmarked silver by John Kidder (?) (“IK”) with date mark of 1780/81. Trigger guard with raised finely detailed acorn finial has finger spur added to bow. Tang is engraved with owners initials “GF” and “No 1”. Butt has relief cast embellishment of Brittania. Pierced sideplate is of scrolled acanthus and armorial motif with sword. Horn tipped greenheart ramrod is in beaded silver pipes. CONDITION: Good. Bbl refinished, engraving softened. Lock cleaned to gray brown patina with some pitting. Stock has many marks in its orig finish with repair to pin knot at grip and a small sliver missing in front of lock near frizzen. Silver is toned to a shiny blue black. and still retains its fine detail. Mechanically good. Trigger will set. An unusual high end pistol by a great maker. 52630-3 MGM298 (7,50012,500) 1548. OUTSTANDING CASED AND ENGRAVED SOLID FRAME TRANTER RETAILED BY ALFRED CLAYTON WITH ALL ACCESSORIES. SN 3544. Cal. 54 Bore. 6-1/4” oct bbl. Self-cocking dbl action with elegant but conservatively engraved in a somewhat loose open scroll and foliate pattern with a chased border on frame and top strap with an open rope border at muzzle. Case colored cylinder engraved in same pattern. Fine checkered English walnut grip with engraved buttcap of case colored steel. Maker marked on top strap “A.CLAYTON. SOUTHAMPTON” (whom as a prominent gunmaker and retailer in Southampton, England from 1855-1869) with dovetail slide adjustable front sight and traditional fixed integral rear sight. Chambered for the relatively large 54 Bore (.442 diameter). Unique self-cocking dbl action design allows hammer to rest in a safety position so all five chambers may safety be carried loaded. Detachable “TRANTER’S PATENT” marked loading lever on left side of frame and bbl. Dbl action trigger bar is marked with the same “TRANTER’S PATENT”. Presented in its fitted English walnut case with all accessories inclusive of screwdriver, nipple wrench, James Dixon bag copper flask, numbers matching sprue cutter mold, with Tranter marked bullet tin (with a number of bullets inside), Eley cap box, cleaning rod and grease bottle. Outstanding maker’s label on interior of green linen lining with fine partitions with only one being detached. CONDITION: Extremely fine with most blue finish remaining with slight corrosion and finish loss at muzzle and forward of cylinder. Case color has faded to shadows on cylinder. Bore is sharp and distinct. Mechanics are fine. Case is equally fine with some slight discoloration and staining on top. Interior very good with one detached partition. Key is included. 52001-5 TDW (3,000-4,000)
493
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Session 1 1549.
SPECTACULAR PAIR OF CASED JOSEPH MANTON FLINTLOCK DUELING PISTOLS. SN 6381. (Ca. 1814) Cal. .500. This fine pair of pistols is listed in “The Manton’s Gunmakers” by Neal and Black, on page 255, and notes that they were from the Cooper Collection. They have 10” octagonal twist bbls with secret “hair” rifling. Inset patent breeches have platinum touch holes, band at rear, and poincon embossed “Joseph Manton Patent”. Beautifully filed locks with waterproof pans and rear mounted sliding safeties are engraved “Joseph Manton London” and have feathered borders, and some scroll. Cocks have stylized flower engraving and scroll. Bridled small roller frizzens are engraved “Joseph Manton Patent” with nos. “8571” and “8572” at tips. Trigger plates have pineapple finials. Trigger guards have Stand of Arms engraving on bow, with SN in ovals. Slightly figured European walnut stocks with rounded butts have engraved steel butt caps, and wraparound flat top checkering with mullered borders. There are vacant rectangular crest plates at top of grips. Stocks
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Session 1 also have horn tips, and blued steel nicely filed thimbles. Bbls attach to stocks with side nails through oval silver escutcheons. Greenheart ramrods have horn tips. Mahogany case has “D-Ring� brass handle with key lock. Interior is lined with green baize, with Joseph Manton label with Davies Street address. Accessories include a steel 40 bore mold and the business end of a loading mallet. CONDITION: Excellent. Both pistols retain most all of their original finish, with pistol with frizzen no. 8572, being a bit better than the other. Bbls retain virtually all of their twist brown pattern. Gun with frizzen no. 8571 having 3 or 4 small spots where discoloration has been removed. This gun also shows a bit more wear on stock, and some minor pinprick pitting on lockplate. Pistols retain almost all of their original bright blue on thimble, trigger plate, trigger guard, and grip cap. Breech plug, iron, and all lock parts retain almost all of their original case color. Bores are excellent. Locks are crisp. Case is very good with shellac added to exterior, which has numerous scuffs and marks. Handle is stuck in place. Area in front of lock mortise has a repair. Interior cloth is good. Label is good, turning brown with a couple of holes worn through from contact with guns. 52700-56 MGM133 (30,000-40,000)
495
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Session 1 1550.
CASED PAIR OF JOSEPH MANTON PERCUSSION DUELING PISTOLS CONVERTED FROM FLINTLOCK. SN 4268/ 4269 (bottoms of bbls). (1806) Cal. .48 with “scratch” rifling. 10” Octagon bbls with under ribs are unmarked except for SNs on bottom flats, and on newer fitted percussion breech plugs with platinum bands at ends and vented platinum blow-outs. Breech irons with high quality scroll and armorial engraving have tall rear sights. Locks with flat faced serpentine dolphin headed hammers and back sliding safeties are feather border engraved, and have “Joseph Manton London” at central portions. Dense European walnut half stocks with flat top checkered bag grips, have horn forend tips. Iron furniture consists of nicely filed thimbles, trigger guards with stylized pineapple finials, and armorial engraving on bows, as well as small grip caps. Bbls attach to stocks with side bolts through oval silver escutcheons. Greenheart ramrods have horn tips, one with brass tail (worm under cap on tail). Pistols are housed in what is most likely their orig mahogany case with D-ring handle. Interior is lined in green cloth and has Manton Davies Street label in lid (2nd type label used ca. 1804-12). Case contains 2 cleaning/ loading rods, boxwood and rosewood powder measure, and a small copper bodied powder flask. Covered compartments have turned bone knobs. CONDITION: Fine, with considerable makers finish on all wood and metal surfaces, with evidence of cleaning of metal, especially bbls. with lots of new color from time of conversion on locks and patent breeches. Stocks are sound, one with 5 heavy dents on left side. Bores are fine. Locks are excellent. Case is fine with numerous marks and scratches in exterior, with some cracks through lid. Interior cloth is very good. Label is very good, foxed, with two rubs through. 52630-1 MGM396 (10,00015,000)
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496
Session 1 1551.
PAIR OF MANTON MARKED PERCUSSION HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH CASE, USED BY STEMBRIDGE COMPANY AS PROPS FOR THE MOVIE INDUSTRY. SN 748/749. Cal. .670. 8” Octagon bbls with patent breeches are marked “LONDON” on top flats. Bridled steel ramrods are attached at muzzles. Stembridge inventory numbers S748 and S749 are stamped on right flats. High quality locks with back sliding safeties are engraved with well cut open scroll and “Manton”. Walnut stocks extend to within 3/4” of muzzles and have checkered bag grips. Furniture is of iron. Trigger guards with scroll on bows terminate in small pineapples. Top straps have been extended into grips. Quartered oak case with pivoting hook closure has small inset D-ring handle. Interior is lined in green cloth and has John Manton label in lid (used between 1823 and 1840). Case contains a steel nutcracker ball mold, ebony handled nipple wrench, brass bodied powder/ shot cap flask, as well as a brass and rosewood cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fair to Good. Bbls retain most of an old re-brown with good definition to twist pattern. Other metal parts are a relatively smooth pewter gray. Both hammers show repairs. Stocks show considerable cleaning with a number of repairs on both guns. Wood is well below metal. Case is refinished. Interior cloth is good, with rubs and marks. Old label appears to have been exposed after being under a subsequent label, and is considerably foxed, tattered, and thin. Partitions are good. One compartment cover is a replacement. Accessories are good. 51933-5 MGM63 (4,500-5,500)
497
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Session 1 1552.
CASED PAIR OF JOHN MANTON & SON PERCUSSION DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS. SN 10817 & 10818. (ca 1835) Cal. 16 bore. (.657 Bore diameter). 30” Twist bbls are engraved “John Manton and Son Dover Street” on elevated ribs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Patent breeches have vented platinum blow-outs. Ebony ramrods with brass heads and tails (worms under tails) are held by two plain pipes. Breech irons are engraved with scroll surrounding pheasants. Bar locks fitted with robust flat faced hammers, are engraved with open scroll with floral highlights surrounding trios of pheasants on bottoms of plates. “JNO Manton & Son Patent” is at the front of each plate. Trigger plates have stylized pineapple finials. Trigger guards are engraved with pointers on bows and SNs are on tangs. Fiddle figured nicely matched European walnut straight grip stocks measure 14-1/2” over blued steel buttplates with long top spurs, engraved with more dogs and birds. Guns are checkered at grips and have vacant silver rectangles at tops of grips, and attach to bbls with single side bolts through oval silver escutcheons. Drop at heel: 2-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Guns are housed in an orig Manton two tiered two gun figured mahogany case with inlet double ogee brass corners and central D-ring handle which has brass reinforcing and pivoting hook closure. Interior is lined in green cloth, and has John Manton no. 6 Dover Street label in lid. Lift out tray contains stocks and locks, along with round pewter oil bottle, turnscrew, and hammer jag. Bottom compartment has space for bbls and contains a pair of leather shot flasks, as well as a pair of unmarked leather covered powder flasks. A T-shaped steel nipple wrench is also included. CONDITION: Very fine, as refreshed, most likely during orig period of use. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-brown over pitting, engraving washed. Locks, breech plugs, and breech irons retain over 80% newer color hardening over some pitting. Stocks retain nearly all of what may be their orig finish with over-finish filling alligatored orig surface. Checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine, shiny with some scattered pitting. Locks are excellent. Case is very good, lightly refinished, with cracks in lid and many scratches. Interior cloth is fine with some discoloration, marks and rubs. Orig label is cracked, foxed with two rubs through. Accessories are good to fine. 52700-54 (7,500-15,000)
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1554. WESTLEY RICHARDS “BEST” PERCUSSION DOUBLE SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND SOME ACCESSORIES. SN 8448. (ca 1855) Cal. 14 bore (.705 bore diameter). 30” Stub Damascus bbls are engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS 170 NEW BOND ST LONDON” on broad game rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham proofs and SNs. Ebony ramrod with brass tip and steel worm under brass cap at tail, is held by two plain pipes. Patent breeches have vented platinum blow-outs, and some scroll engraving on rib extension. Breech iron is nicely scroll engraved and there are silver flash guards at break off. Front action island locks have about 50% coverage of very well cut open scroll with “Westley Richards” on each plate. Locks are fitted with slightly chamfered flat faced serpentine hammers with stylized dolphins heads. Faces of hammers are scroll engraved. Nicely streaked and lightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip stock is iron mounted with nicely scroll engraved trigger guard, trigger plate with stylized pineapple finial, thimble with matching finial, and steel buttplate with long top tang. There is flat top coarse checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Stock mounts to bbls with captive sliding bolt through oval silver escutcheons. Bore diameter: left -.703, right - .704. Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 141/4”. Orig makers mahogany case with inlet brass corners and D-ring central handle has pivoting hook closure. Case is lined in green cloth and has tall rectangular Westley Richards label in lid stating “Makers to His Highness Prince Albert”. SN is correctly written in pencil on wooden edge of lid under label. Case contains case hardened steel combination nipple wrench/ pricker with turnscrew under one brass cap and a spare nipple under another. Also in case is a brass bodied plain powder flask by Dixon, and a leather shot pouch with hunting scene embossed also by Dixon. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain perhaps as much 50% orig Damascus finish thinning and browning overall, with traces of orig case hardening color on locks and stock retains most of what appears to be its orig finish with numerous marks, light dents, and rubs. Trigger plate, trigger guard, and buttplate appear to have been re-blued many years ago, with engraving considerably softened. Bores are good, shiny toward breech ends, with some pits toward muzzles. Locks are fine. Case is fair to good with some cracks in top, some loss to wood at sides, and back portion detaching from sides. Interior cloth is good, considerably stained and rubbed. Label is soiled, foxed and rubbed through from contact with hammer screw. Partitions are a bit loose. Compartment covers are modern replacements. Accessories are good. 51872-30 MGM72 (2,500-3,000)
499
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1553. PERCUSSION DOUBLE SHOTGUN BY THOMAS K. BAKER WITH CASE. SN 1600. Cal. 14 bore. (.693 bore diameter). 30” Skelp twist bbls are engraved “Thomas K. Baker 88 Fleet Street. London” on narrow game rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs. Oak ramrod with brass head and tail is in two beaded pipes. Breech plugs have non-vented platinum blow-outs. Breech iron is nicely engraved with scroll and rose bouquet. Bar locks with flat faced serpentine dolphin head hammers are fully engraved with exceptionally well cut varying sized scroll around “Thomas K. Baker” on each plate. Trigger plate has “Prince of Wales” plume finial, thimble matches. Trigger guard has matching engraving. Nicely stump figured European walnut straight grip stock measures 14-3/4” over steel buttplate with engraved long top tang with SN over 5/16” lengthening piece. Stock is checkered at grip and forend and has a vacant silver circle on toe line. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Gun is accompanied by mahogany case with brass corners and D-ring handle with sliding latch closure, which is lined in green cloth, and has reproduction “Fred T. Baker” label in lid. Case contains a mix of new and old accessories with old leather shot flask, fluted and acanthus embossed powder flask by Dixon, and ebony handled powder measure. Newer accessories include a German silver capper, horn handled bow-tie turnscrew, cleaning rod, and round oil bottle. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain most of their orig brown with good definition to interesting pattern. Locks are smooth with traces of their very subdued trace color where protected. Stocks have most of what appears to be their orig finish, with many light marks and scratches, perhaps refinished at time of addition of lengthening piece. Bores are shiny with scattered light pits. Locks are good. Case appears to have been refinished many years ago, has many marks. Interior cloth renewed. Accessories are good to fine. 52700-50 (3,500-5,000)
Session 1 1555.
JAMES PURDEY TWO GROOVE EXPRESS PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 6220. Cal. 40 Bore (.550 groove diameter, two groove rifling with slow twist). A typical Purdey express rifle of the period, Purdey’s two groove was very popular, and was orig called “Express Train” due to its relatively high velocity, resulting in low trajectory. It was made to fire a conical bullet with cast in wings to engage rifling. This example has 30” Damascus bbls engraved “J. Purdey 314-1/2 Oxford Street, London” on full length flat rib fitted with one standing and three nested express rear sight. Ebony ramrod with brass head and tail is in two plain pipes, rear with sling eye. Case hardened breech plugs have engraved vented platinum blowouts. Breech iron is nicely scroll engraved. Bar locks with front sliding safeties are fitted with third type flat faced Purdey style hammers with dolphin heads. Locks and hammers are engraved with 80% coverage exceptionally well cut varying sized shaded scroll. “Purdey” is on each plate. Trigger plate has long circular finial. Trigger guard has checkered spur forming grip. SN is on tail. Finely stump figured and dark streaked European walnut stocks measures 14-3/8” over checkered steel buttplate engraved “Charge 3 drams no. 6 powder”. Stock features thin beaded shadow line cheekpiece, scroll engraved patchbox on right side, flat top checkering at grip and forend, and attaches to bbls with captive side bolt through shaped steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8”, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4”. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Rifle is housed in quartered oak case, possibly orig, with inlet brass corners and central D-ring handle which has pivoting hook closure. Interior is lined in reddish cloth and has old Purdey label in lid, and contains a number of correctly styled accessories for this rifle, including a brass conical bullet mold, along with a Davis type belted ball mold, and a steel and walnut bullet sizer, all three newly engraved with this guns SN. Other accessories include ebony cleaning rod, ebony handled hammer jag, along with matching nipple recess jag, 1-1/2” wad cutter, Hawksley leather bodied bag flask, nipple wrench, turnscrew, powder measure, and dusting brush. CONDITION: Fine, as completely refinished. Bbls retain most of an old re-brown. Locks have new color hardening over light pitting. Stock refinished with oil over numerous marks. Bores are very good, strong rifling, somewhat pitted. Locks are very fine. Case retains most of what appears to be its orig finish with many marks. Interior cloth renewed. Purdey label is fine, and inscribed with correct charge for this gun. Accessories are fine. An undoubtedly shootable example of this relatively hard to find and historically important rifle. They are known to shoot tightly patched round balls very well. 52700-59 MGM377 (12,500-17,500)
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HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT, EARLY PURDEY DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES, OWNED AND USED BY R. GORDON CUMMING, DURING HIS “FIVE YEARS IN THE FAR INTERIOR OF SOUTH AFRICA”, ONE OF THE EARLIEST ACCOUNTS OF SPORT HUNTING AND TRAVEL IN THE AFRICAN CONTINENT, 1843-1848, INCLUDING FIRST AMERICAN EDITION TWO VOLUME SET OF THESE BOOKS (HARPER & BROTHERS, 1851). SN 1933. Cal. 14 bore. (.697 Groove diameter, 10 wide and deep grooves, to take a 16 bore ball.) This interesting rifle incorporating Wyatt’s patent grip and intercepting safety sear mechanism, is the 11th double rifle listed in Purdey’s records. It was put to auction in 1982 by the Gordon Cumming family, as related by L. Patrick Unsworth in his book THE EARLY PURDEY’S, where he recounts the life and hunting career of R. Gordon Cumming: “he undertook a five year long hunting expedition in South Africa, and his book, A Hunter’s Life in South Africa, gives a fascinating account of his experiences commencing with the creation of an armory including three dbl rifles by Purdey, William Moore, and Dickson of Edinburgh.” “Gordon Cumming’s expedition commenced in 1843 and his book narrates many successful encounters with elephant.” (He shot over 100.) “However one in particular (no doubt thrilling at the time but rather nauseating to the modern sportsman) when accompanied by his dog, Wolf, vividly illustrates the lack of knock down power of the 16 bore on big game.” He now quotes from “A Hunters Life ...” “having lost my two grooved rifle” (the Dickson, which blewup) “I resolved to try what could be done with the double barrel Moore and Purdey rifles carrying 16 to the pound ... “. “Coming upon a group of elephant”, he continues,
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Session 1 “spurring my horse in another moment I was in the middle of them closely followed by Johannes (a servant) and in a twinkling the finest bull had received the contents of the Moore and Purdey behind the shoulder ... I was in a precious hurry, as the sun was setting and I kept loading and firing at dueling distance. On receiving the 24th shot he stood trembling violently for several seconds, and then fell forward on his tusks, after which he rolled over and rested on his side.” Unsworth speculates that number “1933” was not the rifle used because it was made in 1830, “there is every likelihood that it was used by Roualeyn when at home at Altyre”. In further reading of “A Hunters Life ...” Roualeyn Gordon Cumming states “The Purdey was also a tried friend, both it and the heavy German” (single 12 bore rifle) “having been with me in several campaigns on the plains and in the jungles of Hisdostan.” R. Gordon Cumming went to India in 1839 to join the 4th Madras Light Cavalry, and most likely he purchased Purdey “1933” as a second hand rifle before his posting, not being able to afford a new rifle on a subaltern’s salary. Factory ledger page indicates the rifle was made for “A Gamarell” (with a date of 1830) but there is a secondary notation “July 1931 L/ 1830/ P57” in the ledger. At this time Purdey was disposing of guns and rifles not picked up or paid for, by clients through his son-in-law, Joseph Lang, who offered them at a discount, and the “L” in this notation may refer to such a transaction. This rifle has 28” twist bbls with slightly raised flat rib, holding one standing, two folding leaf rear sight, and silver bead front. Rib is engraved “I. PURDEY NO 314-1/2 OXFORD STREET LONDON”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs, SN, and a very early use of “JP” indicating bbls were made by Purdey (most early Purdey guns have bbls forged by Charles Lancaster). A very stout greenheart ramrod SNed to this rifle with heavy brass head and tail, is held by two plain pipes, rear with sling eye. Breeches have vented platinum blow-outs and some scroll engraving on rib extension. SNs are on hooks. Breech iron is engraved with very finely cut shaded scroll. Bar locks are fitted with tall flat faced serpentine hammers with stylized dolphin heads, as well as aforementioned external intercepting sears as part of Wyatt’s patent which engage notches on bottoms of hammers, engraved with sea monsters. Triggers cannot be pulled until grip is squeezed. Locks are engraved with nicely cut open scroll, and “PURDEY”. Safeties are engraved “SAFETY” on levers, and “PATENT” around its pivots. Trigger plate has stylized pineapple finial matching thimble. Blued trigger guard has more open scroll on bow within knotwork borders, and grip safety lever is engraved “PATENT”. Very finely marbled and well figured European walnut straight grip stock measures 14-1/8” over steel buttplate with long top spur engraved with a bird. Right side of stock has a patchbox with spring loaded cover engraved with a stag and hind in a very early incidence of both a patchbox and game engraving on Purdey rifles. Stock also features small beaded shadow line right hand cheekpiece, flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. A sling eye is on toe line. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side bolt through oval engraved steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-11/16”, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16”. Weight: 9 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. Rifle is housed in its orig mahogany case with dual pivoting hook closure, inlet arched brass corners, and circular D-ring handle. Case is lined in green cloth and has blue and white paper Purdey label in lid, and includes a fine array of orig accessories including correct vintage and style tin bodied powder flask throwing a 1-1/2 dram charge (correct for this rifle), rosewood leather faced loading mallet with matching bullet ball starter, ebony handled nipple wrench with pricker which fits nipples installed in and provided with Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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Session 1 this rifle, steel nutcracker type ball mold marked “14”, and another long handled steel mold marked “WD” (William Davis) casting a short 16 bore conical bullet, small round steel oil bottle, horn bottle containing spare nipples, early style 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod with 7” handle and long 27” end, various cleaning brushes and turk’s heads and jags which fit ramrod tip, as well as two (right and left) spare mainsprings, as possibly needed on an extended adventure into the wilds of Africa. Right hand compartment has circular paper dot glued to bottom inscribed with this guns SN in typical Purdey fashion. PROVENANCE: Copy of ledger on page 45 JAMES PURDEY & SONS GUN AND RIFLE MAKERS 200 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE by Donald Dallas. Copy of listing of Purdey rifles by SN on page 146 THE EARLY PURDEYS by L. Patrick Unsworth, where this gun in listed and described “of some rarity as it is fitted with patent intercepting sears and grip safety” “at one time owned by the Gordon Cumming family.” Two volume set, first American edition of FIVE YEARS OF THE FAR INTERIOR OF SOUTH AFRICA aka A HUNTERS LIFE IN SOUTH AFRICA by R. Gordon Cumming (Harper & Brothers, 1851) in which this rifle is mentioned on many occasions. These books are filled with interesting bits of natural history and Cumming’s meetings with famous historical personages such as “Livingstone” and Oswell, along with his troubles with tsetse flies, and loss of many oxen, horses, and dogs due to “sleeping sickness” as well as marvelous adventures, as the first British subject to see many areas of northern South Africa. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain a considerable amount of their twist pattern, with some scattered pitting on breech ends, especially on sides. Breech iron and locks retain most of their orig case hardening color, again showing some cleaning and scattered light pitting, mostly on left lock. Trigger guard retains about half of its orig blue. Buttplate has a considerable amount of blue remaining. Stock retains over 80% of its orig french polish with a considerable amount of marks and scratches, some fairly deep. Bores are very fine, shiny, lightly frosted. Locks are crisp. Safeties work well. Exterior of case has a myriad of marks, scratches, and rubs, as one might expect from being carefully stowed in a wagon for extended periods. Interior cloth is good with some rubs through from contact with rear sight and rifle. Label considerably foxed, soiled, and rubbed. Partitions are good. Accessories are fine. Books are good, intact, ends of spines tattered. Interiors somewhat foxed. An incredible survivor of one of the most interesting expeditions and narratives of African lore. 52440-2 MGM190 (35,000-60,000)
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Session 1 1557.
STUNNING AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE JAMES PURDEY AND SONS HAMMER UNDERLEVER 8 BORE RIFLE. SN 12371. (1886) Cal. 8 bore. This very fine “best” quality rifle is pictured and described in Donald Dallas’s book PURDEY THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY (p. 98). It has 24” dovetailed fine 3-stripe Damascus bbls with raised, file cut full length rib. Unmatted section of bbl in front of one standing, 3 folding leaf platinum lined rear express sight, is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street, London”. Gold bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into rib. Bottoms of bbls have SNs. Bottom of left bbl is stamped “AM” (A. Meers, barrel maker). Bbl flats show provisional and definitive black powder proofs for 8 bore. Bores have 17 groove Enfield type rifling and measure .844. Sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Massive case hardened action features finely filed fences, side clips, and snap Jones underlever with third fastener at back of lump. Non-rebounding island locks have round bodied serpentine hammers with stylized dolphin heads. Stalking safeties at front end of locks engage at half cock. “J. Purdey & Sons” is engraved on lockplates. All metal parts are very finely engraved with beautifully executed scroll and bouquet engraving in typical Purdey house style (probably the work of J. Lucas, head engraver at Purdey’s at the time that this rifle was made). Steel trigger guard has scroll engraving and SN at grip. Nicely marbled and boldly stump figured full pistol grip Circassian walnut buttstock measures 14-7/8” over Silver type pad with half inch base plate. Stock features large oval shadow line cheekpiece, 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders, steel grip cap, swivel loop, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching large splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/8”, drop at comb: approx 1-3/8”. Weight: 16 lbs. 15 oz, LOP 14-7/8”. Oversize 38” x 14” oak and leather case with central round brass medallion on lid, brass corners, brass handle reinforcements, and push button lock has an old label on top from Hotel de l’ Europe Ltd in Singapore. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, with Purdey label, and a smaller label listing fittings. Accessories include large steel mold for conical bullet marked with SN, another Davis type round ball mold marked “Improved no. 8” and SN, nickel plated cartridge capper and de-capper marked “8”, 2 ebony handled
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Session 1 striker keys, ebony handled turn screw, 2-pc rosewood cleaning rod, bone striker bottle with spare strikers, nickel plated round oil bottle, 8 bore pull-through, ebony container with tweezers, rifle sling, 2 8-bore snap caps, a “J. Purdey and Sons” marked 8 bore broken case extractor, as well as, the key. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished, most likely by the factory (as was not unusual during periods of use). Bbls retain 80% of fine London brown finish with Damascus pattern bold. Action retains approx. 70% original case color. Engraving is sharp and clean. Lockplates retain approx. 50% color, silvering on tails. Under lever is grayish brown. Trigger guard shows most of a later re-blue, slightly pitted, with engraving washed. Stocks retain most of a hand rubbed oil finish. Wood is very slightly under metal of locks, and more so at head of action. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Right bore is very fine, with a few minor light pits towards breech. Left bore is excellent with a bit of frosting. All rifling is sharp. Case leather is fine, still light in color with numerous marks and rubs. Newer straps and handle are very good, but handle is beginning to fray. Interior cloth is fine but with stains and marks from contact with rifle and accessories. Interior partitions are strong. All accessories are good to fine. Purdey’s produced a total of 768 hammer double rifles, of all calibers and grades, including pinfires, making any Purdey double rifle extremely scarce. This may be the only best quality 8 bore produced by Purdey’s. A world class rifle. 52700-39 MGM6 (60,000-80,000)
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Session 1 1558.
*RARE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR TOP LEVER DOUBLE RIFLE IN 30 PURDEY (30-40 KRAG) WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 25036. (1937) Cal. 30 Purdey (30-40 Krag). one of only seven rifles made in this caliber, this rifle has 25” chopper lump bbls fitted with matted quarter rib holding one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight. Mid rib is engraved with Purdey’s famous Audley House address. Matching front ramp with sight protector numbered to rifle, is fitted with silver bead. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 30 caliber and 2.31” case. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bbl makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons). Tube numbers “62463” and “62464” are on loop. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened small sized top lever bolstered sidelock action features automatic bolted safety (SAFE and BOLTED inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in Purdey house style with 80% coverage very well cut rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is at the bottom of each lockplate, and on bottom of action over “London” “England”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang, which extends to steel grip cap. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4” over thin Silver pad, and features classic beaded shadow line cheekpiece, drop points, and point pattern checkering with back border with reverse curve. A sling loop matching that on bbl, as well as a gold oval engraved with monogram “MRBS”, are on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has actioners initials “FW” (Fred Williams) on iron. Drop at heel: approx 3-3/16”, drop at comb: approx 2-1/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. What is most likely original oak and leather case with brass corners, has central medallion marked with three Sanskrit letters. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed Purdey label in lid with two information labels. Case contains a pair of snap caps, cleaning equipment, ebony handled turnscrew and striker key, bone striker bottle with spare strikers, and a Purdey marked square oil bottle. Case straps are also inside. PROVENANCE: Factory email indicating completion in 1937, and with other specs. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a re-black over light marks and scratches. Action retains 20 - 30% orig case hardening color, silvered on all high points, fading and
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Session 1 graying on bottom. Locks retain approx 70 - 80% orig color. Perhaps 30% orig blue remains on trigger guard. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed oil finish, worn at grip and forend with many light marks and heavier knocks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is fine, still light in color, with some scuffs and marks. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is very good to fine with compressions and soiling. Labels are very fine. Accessories have verdigris. 52700-58 (35,000-45,000) C&R
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Session 1 1559.
INCREDIBLE PAIR OF HIGH CONDITION BIG BORE CHARLES LANCASTER SLIDE AND DROP HAMMER DOUBLE “HOWDAH” RIFLES WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND MANY ACCESSORIES. SN 4916/4917. (1879) Cal. .577 Snyder. 22” Damascus bbls with full length matted ribs mounting three folding leaf express rear sights, are gold inlaid “1” and “2” on rear portions of ribs; matching numbers are on ovals on forends and buttplate top tangs. Tops of bbls are engraved “Charles Lancaster 151 New Bond St London” and “Patent Smooth Bore Breech Loading Rifle”. Lancaster patent under lever slide and tilt actions are fitted with non-rebounding peninsula back locks with, unique to Lancaster, flat faced breast fire hammers with tall spurs, as well as front safeties. Actions and locks are engraved with exceptionally well cut varying sized small to medium scroll within small scroll borders. Sides of actions are engraved “Charles Lancaster’s Patent” and locks have “C. LANCASTER” “PATENT LONDON” in ribbon devices on tails. Case hardened trigger guards have tangs with checkered curved extensions forming pistol grips. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut buttstocks measure 14-1/8” over checkered steel buttplates with short top spurs. Stocks feature beaded shadow line right hand cheekpieces, and widely spaced checkering at grips. Vacant gold ovals are on toe lines. Matching forends with exceptionally well filed and fitted irons, have schnabeled horn tips and attach to bbls with captive side bolts through oval steel escutcheons. Gun “2”: Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2”, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. Guns are housed in quartered oak two gun case with arch decorated inlet brass corners, round central medallion, and double hook closure. Remnants of an old label are on top with Sanskrit inscription. Interior is lined in green cloth, and has large paper Lancaster label in lid along with charge card for these particular guns, and information label “Composition for Filling Shell Bullets”. Bottom
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Session 1 section holds both rifles as well as an array of superb orig accessories including steel bullet mold casting hollow base solid and another with hollow pointing pin for “shell” bullets which also has separate funnel for casting. Both molds are engraved “Chas Lancaster Breech Loading Rifles” and with these rifles SNs. Also included are two ebony and brass cleaning rods with brushes, jags, Turks heads, and mops, bullet crimper on mahogany base, rosewood patchbox, spare mainsprings, mainspring vice, dusting brush, turnscrew, two 84 grain powder measures, and a small leather wallet containing spare strikers and lock pins. CONDITION: Excellent, with rifle “1” showing considerably more handling and use than “2”, retaining approx 90% orig bbl brown, with many marks and light scratches. Action retains most of its orig color, silvered and cleaned a bit on right side. Locks retain nearly all of their color. Trigger guard is silvered at grip. Bbls of rifle “2” have only a few light scratches on left side from removal of forend bolt. Action is silvered a bit on sides. Stocks of “2” have a few minor marks and knocks in its orig finish. Stocks of gun “1” have an old refinish of butt over some marks. Buttplate of “1” is mostly silver. Gun “2” has nearly all of its blue. Bores of both rifles are excellent. Actions are tight. Locks are crisp. Case retains most of its orig varnish with separated glue joint on top. Interior cloth is very fine with rubs and marks. All labels are fine with some rubs through on main label. Partitions are good. Accessories are excellent. A wonderful pair of short barrelled fast handling rifles in superb condition. 52700-44 MGM375 (65,000-75,000)
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Session 1 1560.
ALEXANDER HENRY DOUBLE RIFLE PRESENTED CHRISTMAS 1873 BY QUEEN VICTORIA TO HER ESTEEMED SCOTTISH SERVANT, FRIEND, CONFIDANTE, (LOVER? MORGANATIC HUSBAND?), AND SAVIOR JOHN BROWN, WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES, PLUS SUPPORTING BOOKS AND DVD. SN 3210. (1873) Cal. .450BPE. This fine rifle was given to John Brown for Christmas in 1873. He saved Queen Victoria from an assassination attempt in Buckingham Palace gardens on 29 Feb 1872. Before this time Brown had been a gillie and servant to both Queen Victoria and Prince Albert during their visits to Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Brown had become a particular favorite and confidante of the Queen. After the death of Albert in 1861, her period of mourning finished, the Queen returned to Balmoral in 1863. Shortly thereafter she was involved in a coaching accident with Brown in attendance. Brown quickly recovered his composure and assisted the Queen. After this incident the Queen became inseparable from Brown, and he became not only her highland companion but he was brought to Windsor Palace in London to act as her full time personal attendant and “gatekeeper”. In later years the pair remained inseparable and even had adjoining rooms. The Queen was often snidely referred to as “Mrs. Brown” or “Empress Brown”. There were even rumors that they were secretly married as Victoria wore Brown’s mother’s wedding ring for the rest of her life; and was even secretly buried with it on her finger. This rifle is the only known firearm personally presented by Queen Victoria to any individual. It has 28” “best” chopper lump
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Session 1 Damascus bbls with full length rib, holding one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight, with folding leaf (marked for 200 yards), as well as a small silver bead front sight. Rib is file cut behind the rear sight, and from approx 6” in front of that sight to the muzzles. The unmatted portion is engraved “Alexr Henry. 12. South St. Andrew St Edinburgh. Patent No 2377.” (Use number for Henry rifling) and “Maker to Their Royal Highnesses’ The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh”. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and “A.H”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs, as well as chopper lump Damascus patent number “2673” over a hammer logo, and “Henry’s patent A&T 1355” and “1356”. Adams and Tate were bbl makers and the numbers represent individual tubes they made on which royalties were to be paid to Henry. A sling eye is attached to bottom rib. Round bodied Jones underlever action is fitted with back action peninsula non-rebounding locks having tall spurred round bodied serpentine hammers and front sliding stalking safeties that engage at half cock. Action and locks are engraved with 70% coverage well cut varying sized scroll with some small scroll borders in classic “best” fashion. “ALEXr HENRY” is in swagged riband on each lockplate. SN is on trigger guard tang. Very fine, highly stump figured, and nicely marbled European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15” over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates. Stock also features small beaded shadow line cheekpiece, classic point pattern checkering at grip, and a sling eye matching that on bbl on toe line. Left side of stock behind cheekpiece has inlet 1-1/8” high gold shield engraved “FROM” “V.R.” “TO” “J. BROWN ESQr”
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Session 1 “CHRISTMAS” “1873”. Matching splinter forend with inlet fancy steel tip attaches to bbls with captive side bolt through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 3”, drop at comb: approx 2-1/16”. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 15”. Rifle is accompanied by its orig oak and leather case with shaped brass corners, in a style unique to Alexander Henry. There are traces of gold wash on corners. There is a small circular central brass medallion on top. Leather is gold embossed “J. BROWN ESQ. H. M. P. ATTENDANT” “BALMORAL”. Interior is lined in tan pigskin, and has Alexander Henry paper label in lid, with 12 South St. Andrew Street address. Case has lift-out tray revealing cartridge storage area below. Tray houses rifle and contains a near complete array of tools, and other accessories for reloading and cleaning, including a steel Davis type mold marked with this guns SN casting a conical bullet, along with hollow pointing pin with ebony handle, a Bartram leather covered powder flask with German silver head and spout, green japanned and German silver capper/ decapper, ebony handled bullet fixer with this rifles SN, steel nipple key with spare nipples and firing pins under brass cap, wad punch, 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with jag, round pewter oil bottle, and a rosewood patch container. Also there is an ebony handled turn screw which does not quite match remainder of accessories. Also included is a large modern aluminum and blue plastic shipping case with cut outs for rifle. This exact rifle was once part of the famous Clay P. Bedford collection and is documented
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Session 1 in the book “Early Firearms of Great Britain and Ireland from the Collection of Clay P. Bedford” published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art on page 103. The book accompanied the Met’s exhibition of the Clay P. Bedford collection in the early 1970s, and this rifle was considered the most important firearm of the exhibit. PROVENANCE: Voluminous consignor’s notes. Factory letter confirming this rifle was completed on 20 Dec 1873 for “Her Majesty the Queen (for John Brown)”. It is recorded as having 28” bbls with patent use no. 2376. Books: “Leaves from the Journal of Our Life in the Highlands, From 1848 to 1861” ed, by Arthur Helps (1868), “More Leaves from the Journal of a Life In the Highlands from 1862 to 1882”, and “John Brown: Queen Victoria’s Highland Servant” by Raymond Lamont-Brown. Also included is a DVD “Her Majesty Mrs. Brown” starring Judi Dench and Billy Connolly. CONDITION: Very fine, original, as found. Bbls retain most, perhaps as much as 75%, orig brown having excellent definition to Damascus pattern, with a number of scuffs and marks, some fairly deep. Action retains 30% - 40” orig case hardening color, generally faded overall, but quite strong where protected, especially between hammers. Left lock is in similar condition, right lock exhibits considerably more orig color, approaching 70%. Loss on left side can most likely be attributed to light exposure from exhibition over the years. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with numerous marks, scratches, and bumps associated with many years of stalking in the braes above Balmoral. Checkering is somewhat worn, especially on forend where it is considerably flattened. Bores are very fine, shiny with scattered pitting throughout, heaviest in left bbl. Rifling is still strong. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. Case leather is good, considerably darkened, with numerous bumps, rubs, and scuffs. Gold of embossing is somewhat faded. Interior leather is very good to fine with considerable rubs and soiling. Label is good, foxed, with some areas of soiling and rubs. Lift-out tray has one of the velvet lift tabs detached. All partitions remain intact, but show some rubs and stains. Accessories are generally very fine. New shipping case is fine. It is hard to imagine a rifle with a more ironclad, interesting and romantic royal provenance. 51678-1 MGM32 (50,000-80,000)
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Session 1 1561.
EXCEPTIONALLY FINE ALEXANDER HENRY HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE PRESENTED BY EDWARD, THE PRINCE OF WALES TO WALTER WINANS, WITH BOOKS. SN 6408. (Ca. 1890) Cal. .450 BPE. 28-1/4” Fine Damascus dovetailed bbls with high, flat, full length file cut rib, are engraved “Alex’r Henry Edinburgh and London.” and “Maker to Their Royal Highness’ The Prince of Wales and Duke of Edinburgh.” on tops. Top of left bbl toward center is engraved “Presented by H. R. H. the Prince of Wales to W. Winans. Esq.” Bbl flats show London black powder proofs at .440 and are stamped “A.H” and SN. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Henry’s Rifling A & T 5695” on the right and left bbl has “5696” (patent use numbers). Sling eye is mounted to bottom rib. Long, round bar, Jones underlever action has finely filed fences with two cuts in action bar to make rifle lighter. Back action rebounding locks have front mounted stalking safeties. Action and lockplates have 80% coverage of very finely executed English scroll engraving, with “Alex’r Henry” on each lockplate. Short, round bodied, serpentine hammers have scroll engraved bodies and dolphin heads. Long top action tang has folding Lyman peep sight. Trigger guard has SN at grip. Broadly streaked European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/16” over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates. Stock features double shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. There is a sling eye on toe line, and grip has engraved steel trap cap, containing two spare strikers.
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Session 1 Matching splinter forend attaches to bbl with forward lever. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/4”, drop at comb: Approx 2”. Weight: 8 lbs. 11 oz, LOP 14-7/16”. Accompanying rifle are two books by Walter Winans. One is “Practical Rifle Shooting” (New York: Putnams Sons, 1906). The other is “Animal Sculpture” (New York: Putnams Sons, 1913). PROVENANCE: Factory records indicate that this rifle was made for “The Master of Rollo”. Rollo being an area of Perthshire Scotland where Winans held vast hunting rights. Orig page from “Vanity Fair” supplement entitled “Tracks and Triggers” picturing Winans in stalking regalia, double rifle slung over his shoulder. Winans Copy of page from “The Sporting Rifle” p. 9 where Winans discusses his fondness for the Lyman peep sight. Books as above, both ex-library copies. Copy of Wikipedia of Winans biography, bibliography, etc. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbls retain 98% of their original brown, with some nicks, small dings, and a small area 9” from muzzle on left bbl, with some abrasion. Action, locks, and hammers retain nearly all their original case color with silvering on bottom of action, and sides of fences. There is some silvering on top tang in front of tang sight which is a later addition, but probably put there by Mr. Winans, who states in his book “The Sporting Rifle” on page 9 “I have lately been shooting a great deal with the Lyman aperture hind sight (see cut). I find that, contrary to expectation, I can do very rapid firing with it and it is much less fatiguing to the eye than other sights. The main advantage is that there is no tendency to concentrate one’s attention on it.” Grip cap has most of its case color, silvered on edges. Heel and toe plates retain over 50% of their color. Stocks have nearly all of their original oil finish. The grain has lifted a bit over the years, and there are a fair number of minor nicks, dings, and scratches. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Bores are excellent, nearly perfect. Books are good. A lovely rifle in exceptionally fine condition owned by one of the most dynamic characters of his day. He was an author (10 books on pistol and rifle shooting, deer breeding, art, etc.), world record marksman (gold medal 1908 Olympics, 2 shot running deer plus many pistol competitions), passionate hunter (he leased hundreds of thousands of acres of hunting grounds in Scotland), sculptor (gold medal 1912 Olympics) horse racing, and artist. Born in Russia to American parents, he affirmed his American citizenship but never set foot in the USA. 524404 MGM227 (20,00040,000)
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Session 1 1562. DANIEL FRASER SINGLE SHOT SIDE LEVER DROPPING BLOCK TAKEDOWN SPORTING RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE. SN 2158. Cal. .500-450 3-1/4” BPE. This lovely rifle has a 28” round bbl with full length file cut rib. Front sight is dovetailed in and has a flip-up night sight. Rear sight has one standing, and one folding leaf and is dovetailed through the rib. The sight has an ivory triangle inset and is marked for 100 and 200 yards. Top of bbl is marked “Danl. Fraser & Co. Leith St. Terrace. Edinburgh.” Bottom of bbl is marked with serial number “2158”, British provisional and definitive proofs, and “450EX.” The case colored action is engraved in extremely high quality English shaded scroll with Celtic borders. Top of action is marked “Frasers Patent No. 268” which is the patent use number. Trigger guard is marked with SN “2158.” Top tang has “safe” inlaid in a gold rectangle and automatic safety. There is a red enamel dot to indicate when rifle is in fire position. Internal parts are gold washed, and takedown lever is fire blued. The nicely figured pistol grip butt stock measures 14-3/4” over a silvers type pad with hard rubber coarsely checkered facing which is orig to the gun. Stock features an engraved sling eye, vacant gold shield, finely detailed cheek piece (for right hand shooter), and horn grip cap. The forend has a Deeley type latch, horn forend tip, and is nicely checkered in point pattern. This is a very fine rifle being one of only approx 410 Fraser single shot rifles that were ever made. Rifle comes in it’s orig canvas leather trimmed case with Daniel Fraser label, and green cloth interior. PROVENANCE: Kiser Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95% of it’s orig blue with silvering at muzzle, and in front of forend. Bore is extremely fine, bright, and shiny. Action retains 95% of it’s orig case colors with loss only on high edges and opening lever. Takedown lever, trigger, and safety button have 75% of their orig fire blue. Floor plate and trigger guard retain 4050% of their charcoal blue strong in protected areas. Stocks retain their orig oil finish, but have numerous nicks and dents from use. Checkering has some slight wear. Case is in fair condition with lid detached, and some breakage of the covering. Internal partitions are in good condition, as are the straps, and replaced handle. 52700-42 MGM30 (10,000-15,000) Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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Session 1 1563.
SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK RIFLE BY DANIEL FRASER WITH SHOTGUN BARREL. SN 1601. Cal. 7 x 57R. Both 26” bbls have flat matted ribs, 20 ga shotgun bbl (choked modified), with single bead, and with correct SN stamped on bottom. Rifle bbl with Fraser Leith Street Edinburgh address is fitted with one standing, two folding nested leaf express rear sight and gold bead front. Bbl has no proofs or other factory markings. Side lever operating Fraser action is marked with patent use number “204” on receiver ring, and features knurled takedown pin with coin slot on left side, instead of normal long lever. Action utilizes sliding safety in front of trigger. Action and side lever are engraved with 80% coverage attractive open scroll inside knot work borders. A raised shield on trigger plate has gold band engraved “FRASER”. Relatively plain European walnut buttstock measures 14” over black Decelerator rifle pad. Stock features scroll engraved grip cap and point pattern checkering with broad mullered borders at grip. Matching forend with nicely shaped transition from action to grip, has Alexander Henry type groove at tip, and Deeley type release for takedown. Rifle BBL: Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2”, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4”. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14”. Gun comes with extra extractor for use with shotgun bbl. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a smooth rust blue. Action re-engraved and re-colored, retain nearly all of that color. Stocks with oil refinish are rather blond, checkering re-cut. Forend wood away from metal at bottom. New rifle bbl is good, with some light pitting, but just may be dirty. Shotgun bore is fine with some light pits. Extractor needs to be changed to install shotgun bbl. (Not tried for fit) Action smooth. This rifle is pictured and described on p. 90-93 of DANIEL FRASER GUN AND RIFLE MAKER OF EDINBURGH SCOTLAND by Kirton. 52424-1 (2,500-3,500) ESA
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Session 1 1564.
J. WOODWARD DOUBLE EXPRESS RIFLE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 3576. (ca 1878) Cal. 450 BPE. 28” Dovetailed steel bbls are fitted with full length matted rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, and added shallow front ramp with integral blade front. Unmatted portion at rear of rib is engraved “J. Woodward & Sons 64 St James’s St London”. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs. Round bodied Jones underlever action with lightening cuts in water table is fitted with peninsula back locks with round bodied serpentine re-bounding hammers with tall spurs. Locks also include back sliding stalking safeties. Action and locks are engraved with simple line borders and a few feather bursts around pin ends. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over checkered wood butt with steel heel and toe plates. Typical point pattern checkering is at grip. A sling eye and a vacant silver oval, are on toe line. Matching splinter forend with interesting inlet horn tip attaches to bbls with captive side bolt through shaped steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8”, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16”. Cast slightly on. Weight: 8 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. What is most likely orig leather case is lined in reddish cloth with paper Woodward label in lid. Case contains Rigby type 45 cal. rosewood handled bullet mold with hollow pointing pin, steel re-sizing die with priming and decapping pins, horn handled Hawksley german silver powder measure, japanned tin full of wads, another tin holding copper tubes for bullets, with a third of cardboard holding cleaning patches. CONDITION: Fair. Bbls retain traces of what could be orig blue perhaps approaching 20%. Action has traces of orig color where protected. Stocks have most of what appears to be orig finish, with many light marks and bumps, checkering considerably worn. Left hammer is a rather crude replacement, loose on tumbler, and will not slip forward to fire cartridge. Right safety is very loose. Stock is cracked through wrist and repaired. Bores are very fine with some scattered light pitting. Action is tight. Leather of case is dark, badly scuffed and marked. Ends beginning to detach, as is lid. Interior cloth is fair, badly soiled and deteriorated. Label is fair to good, soiled with rubs through. Accessories are good. A neat old high quality rifle which with some attention would undoubtedly be a good shooter. 5187216 MGM65 (4,000-5,000)
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Session 1 1565.
WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE IN .577 EXPRESS. . SN 14695. (ca 1890) Cal. .577 Express. 27-1/4” Shoe lump bbls are fitted with full length swamped rib engraved “Westley Richards 23 Conduit St London Gunmakers By Appointment To His Majesty George V Rex et Imp.” as well as with “75 GRS cordite 650 GRS bullet”. (This is the nitro for black load with muzzle velocity of around 1875 feet per second, and is suitable for all big game, especially with modern bullets.) Sights are mounted in island bases with rear express sight having two nested leaves. Rear base and rib extension iron have recesses for QD scope mount. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for loads stated on bbls, and with SN later than gun, “17803” (ca 1921). (Westley Richards assigned a new number to each new set of bbls.) Deeley patent action “10082” features automatic safety, Westley Richards sliding third fastener (engaging dolls head rib extension) and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is on scrolled riband on each side of action. Top of action is engraved “PATENT EJECTOR”. Steel trigger guard engraved with prowling tiger on bow has SN on tang, which extends to steel grip cap. Very nicely figured and lightly marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over old, possibly orig, Silver pad. Stock features nicely checkered side panels, drop points, and classic checkering at grip. There is a sling eye on toe line, along with a silver oval engraved “C. FISHER 1891”. Matching splinter ejector forend with inlet horn tip, has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2”, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 10 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a very fine re-black over a few light marks. Action retains traces of orig color where protected, but is mostly a smooth pewter gray. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard re-blued, and retain most of that blue. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks. Bores are excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A truly fine rifle. 52700-41 MGM372 (10,00015,000)
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Session 1 1566.
FINE CONDITION EARLY WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 6905. (1894) Cal. 500/ 450 No 1 BPE. 28” Damascus bbls are engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS. 170. NEW BOND ST. LONDON.” and “FOR WESTLEY RICHARDS NO 1 EXPRESS CARTRIDGE .450 BORE” on concave sunken rib either side of oval island base for one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight. Silver bead front is longitudinally dovetailed into matching base. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for .450 EX. Sling loop is installed in eye soldered to bottoms of bbl and rib. Small sized case hardened boxlock action features automatic bolted safety with “SAFE” and “BOLTED” in gold. Action features Westley Richards type sliding bolt engaging dolls head rib extension, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Top of action around top lever pivot is engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS” “PATENT EJECTOR”. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is in gold on each side of action. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are blued. SN is on trigger guard tang which extends to case hardened steel grip cap. Lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8” over old Silver pad, and features small right hand shadow line cheekpiece, nicely shaped side panels, flat top point pattern checkering at grip, and sling loop as well as a vacant silver oval, on toe line. Matching small ejector forend with inlet horn tip, has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4”, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16”. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-7/8”. PROVENANCE: Factory Authentication certificate with specifications. CONDITION: Excellent, original, as found. Bbls retain 85 - 90% what appears to be orig brown, thinning on sides and some areas cleaned to bright silver (blood spots ?) on side of left bbl. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, strong where protected. Top lever, floorplate and trigger guard retain over 80% of their orig blue, with loss on top lever due to flaking, some scratches on floorplate, and silvering of sharp edges on trigger guard. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with numerous light marks and bumps. Pad is possibly orig, and is somewhat proud of wood. Metford bores are very fine, shiny, with some light pitting at breech ends, and a few scattered pits throughout left bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. This great handling slim rifle was probably built for deer stalking. 52325-8 MGM132 (9,50012,500)
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Session 1 1567.
RARE CHARLES LANCASTER “COLINDIAN” SEMI-SMOOTH RIFLED BALL AND SHOT GUN WITH BOXLOCK TYPE SPRING COCKING (“WRIST BREAKER”) ACTION. SN 7568. (ca 1895) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30” Dovetailed steel bbls are fitted with short matted quarter rib with two folding leaf rear sights, marked for 50 and 100 yards. Front sight bead is in short matching ramp. Sunken mid rib is engraved “CHARLES LANCASTER 151 NEW BOND ST. LONDON”. Tops of bbls are engraved “The Colindian Reg’d A Rifled Gun for Shot Or Ball” and “Non Fouling Smooth Overbore Rifling”. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs and Birmingham re-proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “CL” and SNs. A steel bar for depressing mainsprings is slotted through front lump. Boxlock type action with automatic safety and dbl triggers is of spring cocking design with slot in water table holding cocking cams. Gun is of “Colonial” grade devoid of engraving, with only “Charles Lancaster” on each side and “Patent Safety” on trigger plate. SN is on trigger guard tang. Nicely fiddle figured and well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4” over Silver type pad mounted on old Silver base plate with spur. Widely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend is near fully checkered, has inset fancy steel tip, and Lancaster’s sugar tong spring tension release. Bore diameter: left -.732, right - .732. Bore restrictions: left .000, right - .000 (differential across oval appears to be about .009 - 010). Wall thickness: left - .038, right - .040. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. PROVENANCE: Firearms history on Colindian. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-black over some marks and dings. Action cleaned to coin finish. Top lever, trigger plate and trigger guard re-blued over some pitting. Stocks nicely refinished with a few subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine to excellent, lightly frosted. Action is tight. A very rare paradox variant. 51872-27 MGM175 (7,500-10,000)
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Session 1 1568.
*INTERESTING CHARLES LANCASTER SPRING COCKING (WRIST BREAKER) BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE. SN 012008. Cal. .375 2-1/2” NE. 26” Shoe lump bbls are fitted with matted quarter rib with dolls head extension, holding one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight. Matching front ramp with missing front bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Charles Lancaster 11 Panton St. Haymarket, London.” and “Non Fouling Smooth Oval Bore Rifling”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 40 grains cordite and 320 grain bullet, and engraved “2-1/2” Cases”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “CL” and with SNs. Case hardened spring cocking boxlock type action has top strap which extends over comb, and is fitted with automatic safety, pivoting third fastener which engages rear of dolls head, side clips, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with geometric borders and a few sprays of scroll. “Charles Lancaster” is on each side. Trigger guard has SN on bow, and tang is nicely checkered. Dark, well marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over checkered wood butt. Stock features beaded shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, flat top point pattern checkering at grip, and a small vacant silver oval and sling eye on toe line, which is also stamped with what appear to be Kenya registration numbers. Matching splinter forend with fancy shaped steel tip, has Lancaster’s “sugar tong” type friction release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4”, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8”. Weight: 8 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. Makers green canvas leather trimmed case with brass corners, has central medallion engraved “Sir A. K. Muir” “Deanston” “Perthshire”. Interior is lined in green cloth, and has large paper Lancaster label in lid, with New Bond Street address lined out in red, and printed in red with Panton Street address. Case contains pair of snap caps, round oil bottle, Westley Richards shooting report for this rifle dated 6/19/1959, ebony striker bottle with spare strikers made for a hammer gun, and a key. Also included are two empty boxes of Kynoch 375 flanged in red and yellow boxes, along with a full box. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done rust re-blue. Action retains 30 - 40% orig case hardening color, the balance faded to silver gray. Top lever retains most of its orig blue, and trigger guard retains perhaps 10% of its orig blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with a number of light marks, and a few a bit heavier. Bores are excellent, with only a hint of frosting/ erosion in throat of right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Canvas on exterior of case is considerably faded, leather has some rubs and scuffs. Interior cloth is good. Label is good with some cracks and rubs. Case and label show some water damage at lower left of top and in bbl channel. Accessories are good. 51872-22 MGM51 (7,000-10,000) C&R
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Session 1 1569.
*MANTON & COMPANY MARKED BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE IN 32-40 WITH CASE. SN 30138. Cal. 32-40. This interesting rifle has 24-1/2” dovetailed bbls with full length matted rib holding one standing, four folding leaf and ladder express rear sight graduated from 100 through 1000 yards, and silver bead front sight with flip-up moon bead longitudinally dovetailed into raised front portion of rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “Manton & Co Gunmakers” “Calcutta & Delhi”. There are 1-1/4” triangles of small scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with German imperial nitro proofs for 7.8 mm with case length of 54 mm, and a date of proof of March 1925, along with 1987 London nitro proofs (possibly spurious). Bottoms of bbls are engraved “No 30138” and “CAL 32/40”. A sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Ogee backed boxlock action features automatic tang safety, crossbolt third fastener, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with near full coverage small scroll with floral bouquet accents. Fences are deep relief engraved in well done acorn and oak leaf motif. Blued top lever has relief scroll engraved thumbpiece. Trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN on short tang. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4” over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant silver oval along with a sling loop on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with inset schnabeled horn tip, has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16”, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Rifle is housed in an old leather case (most likely orig) which appears to be of German origin, which has brass corners, and a central brass rectangle on top deeply engraved “JOHN D. ROLLINS; Esq.” “LUDHIANA, INDIA”. Interior is lined in purple cloth and has reproduction Manton & Co label in lid. Rifle fits case very well, with bbls fitting almost exactly, and contains a Manton & Co marked round oil bottle, 2 unprimed cartridge cases, and case straps. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done re-black. Action with traces of orig french grey where protected, is mostly gray to brown. Top lever, floorplate and trigger guard re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. What is possibly a new buttstock, retains nearly all of what looks to be its orig finish, checkering with light wear. Forend refinished to match, checkering competently re-cut. Bores are very good to fine, lightly pitted throughout, rifling somewhat worn. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is dark with scuffs and rubs. Some edges broken away. Interior cloth is renewed. It is known that Manton and Co imported many rifles from Germany in their later years, mostly for sale through their Calcutta office. This is most likely one of those rifles. Unfortunately records do not exist. 51872-15 MGM48 (7,000-10,000) C&R
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Session 1 1570.
*TIMELESS CLASSIC 470 NITRO EXPRESS JOHN RIGBY RISING BITE SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 16874. (ca 1902?) Cal. .470 NE. 26” Chopper lump bbls are fitted with full length matted rib, engraved “Jn. Rigby & Co. 72. St James’s St London” in Old English script on rear portion, Tops of bbls are engraved “Special 470 Bore Big Game Rifle” “For Special Cordite Cartridges and Bullet”. Newer rear sight has one standing, one folding leaf. Silver bead front has flip-up white bead. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and 2002 nitro re-proofs for .470 at “3120 BAR”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Krupp steel information, and actual makers number (most probably Bissell) “2726”. Splinter is engraved with importers name and address. Sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened sidelock action is marked with “R & B” patent use number “818” referring to the rising bite third fastener. Action features automatic safety with push button secondary locking detent (SAFE inlaid in gold), aforementioned rising bite third fastener, traditional dipped lockplates, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage very nicely cut varying sized open shaded scroll. “Jno. Rigby & Co” is in gold Old English script on each lockplate. Fences are carved in traditional Rigby foliate style. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is in gold at rear of trigger plate. Nicely marbled and somewhat figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15” over black leather covered pad and features traditional Rigby styling with drop points, flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, along with a vacant gold oval and a sling loop on toe line. Steel trap grip cap is engraved to match action and has Rigby’s back to back dbl “R” trademark in gold on cover. Matching splinter forend with
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Session 1 pivoting forward release has lever engraved “RIGBY’S PATENT” and is fitted with Rigby’s unique ejector system which can be adjusted to extract only using hex nut on iron. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2”, drop at comb: approx 1-7/16”. Cast approx 5/8” off. Weight: 11 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 15”. Green canvas case with leather corners is lined in green felt and has reproduction Rigby label in lid. PROVENANCE: Target from Champlin Firearms Inc showing a target shot at 55 yards with excellent grouping. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain approx 90% of a high quality lustrous re-blue, thinning a bit from normal hand wear on sides. Action and lockplates retain approx 80% of a correctly colored re-hardening, high points nicely silvered. Newly made stocks are faithful to Rigby style, and retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Muzzles show some file marks and extra solder from regulation. Case is excellent, near new. A classic Rigby in one of the most desirable African calibers. 52239-1 (40,000-60,000) C&R
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Session 1 1571.
*.577 NITRO BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE BY A. HOLLIS & SON WITH CASE, ONCE THE PROPERTY OF TONY SANCHEZ-ARINO WITH WHICH HE “SHOT EXACTLY 124 BULL ELEPHANT”. SN 15058. Cal. .577 NITRO. 3”. This wonderfully balanced robust rifle built for the full 100 grain cordite 750 grain bullet load has 24” chopper lump bbls with matted quarter rib holding one standing leaf express rear sight marked for 50 yards. Ramp front holds silver bead with flip-up night bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “A. Hollis & Son London.” “Rifle Makers To H. R. H. Duke of Connaught”. (A. Hollis worked at 28 Victoria Street SW 1905-19.) Rib has dolls head extension. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 100 grain cordite and 750 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Krupp steel 3-ring information. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Robust (2-5/8” across breech, 2-1/2” from top to bottom) boxlock action with arched back and top strap which extends over comb, features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and dbl triggers (front loose to reduce injury to ones trigger finger). Action is engraved with 60% coverage well cut scroll with “A. Hollis & Son” in scrolled riband on each side. Top of action is stippled. Single beaded trigger guard is also scroll engraved and has SN on tang, which extends to steel trap grip cap holding spare front sight. Nicely marbled, dense, European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8” over black leather covered pad, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, checkered side panels, drop points, and classic point pattern checkering at grip. A small sling eye and a silver oval engraved “T. S. A.” (Tony Sanchez-Arino) are on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4”, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4”. Neutral cast. Weight: 14 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-7/8”. Balance point is about 5-1/2” in front of front trigger. Old oak and leather case with brass corners is lined in burgundy cloth, has been blocked to fit this rifle and contains a leather muzzle protector. PROVENANCE:
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Session 1 Correspondence from Tony Sanchez-Arino to Holland & Holland where he states that “I know that this gun was specially manufactured for a member of the royal family who went on safari to Uganda early 1930”. Further “As far as me concern this rifle has given me only satisfaction after satisfaction, and I am still alive thanks to it. I’ve shot well over 100 elephants with it, some rhinos, buffalo and lion, including a well known man-eater with several persons to his credit.” Still further “I only hope that this rifle will arrive to the proper hands because, together with it, is going a part of my heart ...” Another letter from the purchaser asking for more information. Return letter with more praise for the rifle where he states “I’ve shot exactly 124 bull elephant with this gun, and, to be honest, I’d like very much to have it again in my hands ... The .577 was for me a second rifle, normally I use the .416 Rigby, and keeping the .577 for special difficult and “hot” conditions. He saved my life some few times and, thanks to it, I can write you this letter today.” CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a “best” London re-black. Stocks have hand rubbed oil refinish, checkering re-cut. This work was probably done by Holland & Holland who purchased the rifle for resale. Action retains a considerable amount, possibly as much as 20% orig case hardening color where protected. Bores are very fine with strong rifling throughout, with some scattered light pits and frosting in grooves at breech ends. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is darkening and has many scrapes and rubs. Newer straps and handle are fine. Renewed interior cloth is fine with some rubs and soiling. Muzzle protector is good. 52700-40 MGM380 (30,000-50,000) C&R
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Session 1 1572.
*”GOLDEN AGE” HOLLAND & HOLLAND “ROYAL” HAMMERLESS EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH REINFORCED FRAME AND FOLDING PEEP SIGHT WITH SCOPE AND CASE. SN 35129. (ca 1937) Cal. .30 Super (flanged). 25” Chopper lump bbls are fitted with file cut quarter rib holding two folding leaf express rear sight and fitted with H&H scope mounts. Mid rib is engraved “.30 “SUPER” Flanged Cartridges”. Front sight ramp is fitted with silver bead, and muzzles have late style regulating wedges and flip-over rear sight protector, which also acts as night bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland” “98. New Bond Street, London”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 44 grains cordite and 220 grain bullet. Bottom rib engraved “Made in England” under forend has soldered on sling loop. Slim case hardened “Royal” sidelock action with reinforcing bolsters has top tang which extends over comb, which is fitted with flip-up adjustable peep sight. Action also features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, dbl triggers, and hand detachable back locks by Brazier. Action and lockplates are engraved in classic “Royal” house style with well cut varying sized shaded scroll with some strapwork highlights. “Holland & Holland” is in usual device on each lockplate. Hinge pin cover is engraved “MADE IN ENGLAND” and bottom of action “Royal Model”. Blued single beaded trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN on tang, which extends to steel trap grip cap, with spare front sight in trap. Attractively broad fiddle figured and nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Silver pad, and features classic Holland styling and point pattern checkering, drop points, and shadow line right hand cheekpiece. A vacant gold oval and sling loop matching that on bbls, is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. A Hensoldt Diavari D 1.5 - 6 X rail scope with 30 mm tube and three post reticle is in Holland & Holland mounts, numbered to this rifle. Drop at heel: approx 3”, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4”. Cast approx 1/2 off. Weight: 8 lbs.15 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. What appears to be orig leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has silver embossed black leather label in lid along with charge card for this particular rifle. Case contains cleaning equipment, snap caps, and a bone striker bottle marked with this guns SN, containing spare strikers, lock bridles,
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Session 1 and lock pin. PROVENANCE: Copy of factory ledger page. Scope and peep sight not specified. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of their orig blue considerably worn to gray on sides. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, silvered on high points and browned and lightly flecked on bottom. Lockplates retain over 80% of their color, left plate perhaps 90%. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done hand rubbed oil finish over some light marks. Checkering competently re-cut. Bores are very fine with strong rifling throughout, right bbl with a hint of erosion at throat. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Scope has numerous marks and light scratches, optically clear. Case leather is fine with some marks and rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine with some rubs and light soiling. 52700-57 MGM381 (35,00060,000) C&R
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Session 1 1573.
*SUPERB “INDIA ROYAL” MODEL HOLLAND & HOLLAND HAMMERLESS EJECTOR DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE IN UNTOUCHED, “AS FOUND” CONDITION, WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 32041. (ca 1929) Cal. .465 NE. The .465 was developed around 1905 as a replacement for the .500/.450 Nitro when all .45 caliber weapons (military caliber) were banned in India and the Sudan. This “golden age” example of this famous rifle has 24-1/8” chopper lump bbls fitted with file cut quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight which transition through Holland’s classic molded finial to concave mid rib, which is engraved “.465. Bore”. This rib transitions to front sight ramp holding small silver bead front sight. Base is fitted with late Holland style flipover night bead, which when in forward position nestles into groove in muzzle regulating wedges and blocks. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “98. New Bond Street, London.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 75 grains cordite, and 480 grain bullet. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Classic Holland “Royal” rifle action, has back action Brasier locks allowing more metal to remain in action bar. Action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), long top strap which extends over comb, bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, H&H patent hand detachable locks, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved in classic Holland “Royal” style with near full coverage of very well cut large to medium shaded open scroll within geometric borders, with a few strapwork highlights. “Holland & Holland” is in arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “ROYAL EJECTOR”. Blued single beaded trigger guard has unshaded scroll on bow, and SN on tang, which extends to case hardened steel trap grip cap. Trap contains a spare front sight, SNed to this gun, wrapped in paper so it will not rattle. Well streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over old, undoubtedly orig, rounded Silver pad. Stock follows typical Holland styling with shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, point pattern flat top checkering with reverse curve back, as well as a vacant gold oval and sling eye on toe line, matching that on bbls. Fairly long, splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/16”, drop at comb: approx 1-15/16”. Cast off about 1/2”. Weight: 10 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Rifle comes with its orig
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Session 1 oak and leather case with brass corners, which is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather H&H 98 New Bond St label in lid. Also in lid is orig charge card for this rifle, and notice regarding ejectors. Case contains most normal orig accessories including H&H marked horn handled turnscrews and round oil bottle. Other accessories include horn handled striker key, bone striker bottle (SNed to this gun) containing strikers and lock pin, pair of snap caps, pull through cleaning kit, old leather sling with loops, as well as cleaning rod with patches. PROVENANCE: Target showing a fine 100 yard group marking 2-1/2 - 2-3/4. CONDITION: Excellent, orig, as found. Bbls retain 85 - 90% orig blue, thinned considerably at breech ends and toward muzzles, with numerous light marks and scratches. Action retains approx 50% orig case hardening color, very strong on bottom, silvered considerably on top and on fences where carried upside down over ones shoulder. Lockplates retain most of their color, thinned overall. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed oil finish, considerably darkened from sweat and probably some oil added as maintenance, with a number of light marks, with one or two a bit deeper. Orig pad is crazed and petrified. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is still mostly light in color, but quite dusty and browned on top. One strap has buckle missing, another replaced with an old belt. Orig handle is good. Labels and charge card are fine. Interior cloth is fine, with some rubs and light soiling. Accessories are very fine. 52370-1 MGM180 (25,000-40,000) C&R
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Session 1 1574.
*HOLLAND & HOLLAND NUMBER 2 (DOMINION) DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE, THE IDEAL “WORKING” RIFLE. SN 19496. (ca 1911) Cal. .500/ .465 Nitro. 24” Chopper lump bbls engraved “Holland & Holland 13 Bruton Street, London” on tops are fitted with matted quarter rib, and matching front ramp base holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight and silver bead front. Intermediate rib is engraved “.465”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for .465 and 14 tons (no load data given). Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN which is also on loop. Splinter is stamped “A. Smith”. Sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Coin finished action with hand detachable back locks features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), long top tang which extends over comb, pivoting third fastener, bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with small scroll borders. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved with caliber and charge. Exceptional for grade, finely marbled and exceptionally well stump figured European walnut steel trap capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over Silver type pad. Stock features classic H&H styling with point pattern checkering at grip, which has reverse curve to back line, and classic shadow line cheekpiece. Silver oval on toe line is engraved “A. W. G.” Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting release as often found on large caliber double rifles. Drop at heel: approx 3”, drop at comb: approx 1-15/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 10 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good to fine, as refurbished. What are most likely new factory replacement bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue. Action cleaned to coin finish over some scattered light pitting, with some fairly deep pits on top tang behind safety. Stocks are nicely refinished, wood a touch below metal, especially on top tang. Checkering competently re-cut. Bores are excellent, essentially as new. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. This rifle is an excellent choice for your next safari. Consignor states that this rifle shoots exceptional well with modern Kynoch ammunition. 52686-1 MGM300 (22,50032,500) C&R
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Session 1 1575.
*HOLLAND & HOLLAND “GRADE 2” DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 17870. (ca. 1904) Cal. 500/.450 Nitro. (same caliber as Teddy Roosevelt’s famous H&H “Royal”) This rifle has 26” dovetailed bbls fitted with file cut quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, and matching short front ramp holding silver bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland 98 New Bond Street London” and “Winners of all the “Field” Rifle Trials London”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 70 grains cordite and 480 grain bullet. SNs are on bottoms of bbls, and a sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened back lock action (which at the time this rifle was built, was referred to as the “No. 2”, by the 1930’s it was called the “Dominion”), features long top tang which extends over comb, automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front checkered and “loose” to avoid bumping ones finger when firing rear trigger). Action is engraved with 30 - 40% coverage shaded scroll with “Holland & Holland” on each lockplate, and left side engraved “Charge 70 grains cordite” “500/ 450. Case 3-1/4 Inches”. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow, and SN on tang, which extends to steel grip cap. Nicely streaked dense European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over Silver type pad, and features classic H&H styling with point pattern checkering at grip, right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and a vacant silver oval and sling eye on toe line. Matching splinter forend has pivoting front lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-13/16”, drop at comb: approx 2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 9 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. Old oak and leather case with brass corners and central brass medallion is lined in blue cloth, and has large paper H&H label and a 30’s vintage charge card with information for this rifle. Case contains 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag in leather wallet, pair of snap caps, H&H marked round oil bottle, rosewood striker bottle containing two front sight blanks, another plated striker bottle with spare front sight with flip-up moon bead, and another containing a key. Also included are two H&H marked turnscrews, and an unmarked striker key with hallmarked silver ferules, as well as a leather carrying sling with hook swivels. CONDITION: Fine, as completely refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-blue. Action and locks retain over 90% new case hardening color, all engraving recut. Stocks retain nearly all of an oil refinish with some subsequent marks. Checkering re-cut. Bores are very good to fine, lightly frosted throughout, and somewhat eroded at throats, but appears that they will still shoot well. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Case leather is fine, somewhat dark, with a number of scrapes and rubs. Handle partially detached. New straps are fine. Interior cloth is fine. Labels are somewhat soiled and foxed. Accessories are excellent. 52524-1 MGM256 (18,000-28,000) C&R
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Session 1 1576.
*FINE HOLLAND & HOLLAND TOP LEVER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE IN .375 - 2-1/4” NITRO WITH CASE. SN 17632. Cal. .375 2-1/4” Nitro. 28” Dovetailed bbls fitted with quarter rib holding one standing two folding express rear, sunken mid rib, and matted ramp holding white bead front sight, are engraved with H&H New Bond street address and Field rifle trial information on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 40 grains cordite and 270 grain bullet. Case hardened top lever action with top tang extending over comb, is fitted with rebounding peninsula back locks with flat faced serpentine hammers and front sliding stalking safeties. Action and locks are engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut medium to small shaded scroll within geometric borders. “Holland & Holland” is in strapwork device on each lockplate. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN on tang which extends to case hardened steel trap grip cap. Intricately marbled, dark European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8” over ribbed horn buttplate, and features classic point pattern checkering and H&H style right hand shadow line cheekpiece. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “J. A. B”. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-7/8”. Cast about 1/4 off. Weight: 9 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-7/8”. Rifle comes in an old leather Holland & Holland case with central brass medallion on top which is embossed “J. A. B.” Case is lined in blue cloth and has old paper H&H label in lid. Case contains an H&H marked round oil bottle and some fired brass made from .405 Winchester. PROVENANCE: Copy of ledger page confirming specifications and that rifle was made for “Burdeu”. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black with some scuffs and scratches. Action retains approx 80% orig case hardening color, silvered from normal handling around bottom, high edges, and fences. Locks retain traces of their color, hammers fairly strong. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with light marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are good to fine, dark in grooves. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks crisp. Safeties work. Case leather is very dark, considerably bumped and rubbed with repairs at ends. New straps are good. Repaired handle is good. Interior cloth has considerable deterioration with rubs and marks. Label considerably foxed, wrinkled, and soiled, with heavy rub through. 5270052 MGM390 (15,00025,000) C&R
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Session 1 1577.
SCARCE, EARLY HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 GAUGE HAMMER “PARADOX” RIFLE/ SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND FACTORY LETTER. SN 11768. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Robust dovetailed steel bbls are engraved with H&H 98 New Bond Street address, and “Field” rifle trial information, along with “PARADOX” “Fosbery Patent” on quarter rib holding one standing, three nested leaf express rear sight. Bbl flats are stamped with black powder London proofs, and “R. CHOKE”. Round bodied top lever action is fitted with re-bounding back locks, with round bodied serpentine hammers, and is engraved with small scroll and line borders. “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” is on each lockplate. Nicely fiddle figured and somewhat marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over thin “Old English” rifle pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has inlet steel tip and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.738, right - .739. Bore restrictions: left - .050 rifled choke, right - .050 rifled choke. Wall thickness: left - .033, right - .033. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2”, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4”. Cast 3/8” off. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. Old leather case with brass corners is lined in red velvet and has reproduction H&H paper label in lid. Case contains a can of Rangoon oil and some cleaning equipment. PROVENANCE: H&H weapon history with no information except that it dates from 1888. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Good, as refinished, many years ago. Bbls have most of an old re-blue over considerable pitting and many marks, deep pitting is on side of right bbl. Action and locks have most of an old re-color. Stocks refinished in oil over some old marks, and with a few subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are very good with some scratches and light frosting throughout, and a few pits toward muzzles. Rifle choke strong. Action is a touch loose. Locks good. Case is good with ivory latch. 52505-3 MGM260 (7,500-12,500) ESA 535
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Session 1 1578.
*HOLLAND & HOLLAND DANGEROUS GAME BOLT RIFLE BUILT ON MAUSER MAGNUM SQUARE BRIDGE ACTION WITH SCOPE. SN 100986 (3465 H&H number). (ca 1970) Cal. .375 H&H MAG. At the time this rifle was built, finding a magnum Mauser action was a daunting task. It appears that this action was sourced from an old Rigby no. 5357, with this number on receiver ring under Mauser number. This rifle has 25” tapered round bbl with sleeved-on base for one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight; partially sleeved-on ring for sling loop, and sleeved-on high front ramp holding silver bead front. Ramp is fitted with Holland & Holland folding sight protector. Top of bbl is engraved with H&H name and Bruton Street address, top rear with caliber, and left side with London nitro proofs. Commercial Mauser magnum length square bridge action has been fitted with H&H QD scope bases, front base screwed through side wall, and rear dovetailed through square bridge. Bolt knob has been checkered, and handle cutaway to clear scope. Orig flag safety has “SAFE” gold inlaid. Commercial trigger has been fitted with safety on right side of action tang. Drop box bottom metal has hinged floorplate retained by button in bow. Front of bottom metal is engraved “Made in England”. Floorplate is engraved with “4. Cartridges” and H&H SN is on trigger guard bow. Well marbled European walnut pistol grip stock measures 14-3/8” over brown Old English pad, and features shadow line Monte Carlo cheekpiece, point pattern checkering, forend tip, recoil bolt, steel grip cap with trap holding spare front sight, and a sling loop matching that on bbl, along with a gold oval engraved “J. J. P.” on toe line. A nickel Supra 2-1/2 X scope with three post reticle is in soldered-on H&H rings, top of rear ring engraved “Holland & Holland” “No 3465”. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4”, drop at Monte Carlo: approx 2-1/16”, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16”. Weight without scope: 9 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 143/8”. CONDITION: Very fine, as refinished. Metal parts retain nearly all of a good rust re-blue, with only some slight high edge wear. Stock retains nearly all of a bright varnish refinish with some light subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent. 52503-1 MGM254 (10,000-15,000) C&R
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Session 1 1579.
*BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED HARTMANN & WEISS SQUARE BRIDGE MAGNUM MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE WITH EXCEPTIONAL SCROLL AND GAME SCENES BY H. FUNK AND WITH ZEISS SCOPE. SN 7807. Cal. 375 H & H. Utilizing an original .350 Rigby Mauser (Rigby number “3539”), with step down receiver ring, square bridge, and slant box magazine (allowing belted cartridges to feed slick as whale snot).the fine craftsmen from Hamburg re-bored the orig 24” bbl to .375 H & H, and installed claw scope mounts, new sling eye band, and front sight ramp, which houses gold bead with flip-up porcelain night bead. Orig rear sight base and one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, were retained. Top of bbl is gold inlaid “Hartmann & Weiss, Hamburg - London”. Caliber is engraved. Top of rear sight base, rear bbl boss, and claw bases are nicely checkered. Action has been color case hardened, and exquisitely engraved with truly fine shaded, small scroll outlining Bulino renditions of African game: The face of a large maned lion is on receiver ring, and a kudu is on floorplate. Engravers signature, “H. Funk” (noted engraver of fine German guns) is on hinge extension of floorplate. Orig Mauser trigger has been retained along with Rigby patented cocking piece peep sight. H & W SN is engraved on right side of bridge, and stamped on bottom of bbl. Stock of dense, lightly marbled European walnut measures 14” over black leather covered pad, retains orig classic Rigby checkering with mullered borders. Composition grip cap, and sling eye are on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16”, drop at comb: approx 1-15/16”. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14”. Zeiss Diavari - Z 1.5 - 6X rail scope with 3 post reticle, is in Recnagle claw mounts, rear with windage adjustment, and has rubber lens cover. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its custom finishes. There are a few minor marks in bright polish of bbl blue. Case color is silvering slightly at front of floorplate. There are a few light scratches in oil finish of stock (most notably on left side below bolt stop). Checkering has been nicely re-cut. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Scope has some light marks in its lacquer finish. Optics brilliant. 52440-3 MGM228 (15,00025,000)
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Session 1 1580. *SUPERBLY FINISHED AND BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED HARTMANN & WEISS CUSTOM BOLT RIFLE WITH NICKEL SCOPE, OAK AND LEATHER CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 0004. Cal. 9.3 x 64. Utilizing a Weatherby Mark V action, these superb craftsmen of Hamburg installed 27” tapered round bbl fitted with one standing leaf rear sight on island base and front ramp with sourdough bead. Front scope base is at breech end. Top of bbl is engraved in Old English script “Hartmann & Weiss 2 Hamburg 73 (Rahlstedt) Schoneberger Ster 120. Schutzenhof ”. Action is fitted with rear claw base on bridge which is also etched with SN and caliber. Bolt knob is checkered at bottom and double set triggers are fitted. The rear 5” of bbl and nearly the entire case hardened action, are engraved with exceptionally well cut large shaded scroll with acanthus and strapwork highlights. There are gold wire inlaid accents at edges. No engravers signature found. Very finely marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut extreme horn capped pistol grip stock with hogback comb features schnabeled horn tip and swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece. Exceptionally well cut point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and forend. Stock measures 14-5/8” over thin black leather covered pad. Rifle is fitted with Nickel 2.5 - 9 rail scope with 3 post reticle in claw bases, case hardened and engraved to match rifle. Rifle is housed in full length high quality oak and leather case with brass corners and yellow canvas tan leather trimmed outer cover, and is lined in burgundy cloth. Gold embossed Hartmann & Weiss label is in lid, and case contains a number of Hartmann & Weiss marked accessories french fitted including gold plated vaseline bottle, square oil bottle, and another round oil bottle, 3-pc brass cleaning rod, horn handled turnscrew, and a horn handled Loveless pattern knife with Damascus blade marked Galazan. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only the faintest of handling marks in all wood and metal surfaces. There are some small marks and rubs in exterior lacquer of scope which is optically clear. Case is excellent, as are accessories. 52722-4 MGM408 (12,000-18,000)
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Session 1 1581.
*FINE GRIFFIN & HOWE DANGEROUS GAME BOLT ACTION RIFLE ON MAGNUM SQUARE BRIDGE MAUSER ACTION WITH SCROLL ENGRAVING BY KORNBRATH AND TWO SCOPES. SN 1552. (1937) Cal. .375 H&H Magnum. 24” Medium weight sporter bbl with integral quarter rib fitted with three folding leaf express rear sight has sleevedon swivel eye and front ramp with knurled sight protector holding gold bead. Rear portion of bbl, front transition of quarter rib, and area around front sight, as well as banded on front sight, and top of band for sling eye, are very finely semi-relief scroll engraved. Top of bbl is also engraved “No 1552 Griffin & Howe Inc New York”. Magnum length square bridge Model 98 Mauser action has had bolt body, extractor, and follower damascened. Bolt is lowered for scope use with knob checkered. Buhler low scope safety is installed. Bottom metal with magnum drop box has hinged floorplate with release button in trigger guard bow. Military two-stage trigger is retained. Side wall has G&H scope base installed. Square bridge has been cut for low mounting of Lyman 48 receiver sight staff. A blank staff is presently installed. Orig staff is in recess in butt trap. Action, sight base, and bottom metal are engraved with sprays of well cut scroll within small scroll borders. Floorplate has near full coverage of scroll. Receiver sight base and bolt handle have matching scroll. This fine work was most likely performed by Rudolph Kornbrath, or as this rifle was made in approx 1937, possibly by his apprentice, Joseph Fugger. Dense, well marbled European walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 14” over engraved and checkered steel trap buttplate. Stock features classic G&H styling with swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, horn forend tip, flower burst engraved reinforcing bolt, and well cut point pattern checkering at grip and forend. A silver oval on toe line is engraved “JEP” (former G&H president Joe Prather). Rifle is presently mounted with Swarovski Habicht 1.5 - 4 . 5 X scope with crosshair and 3 post reticle in G&H mount. Also included is what is most likely the orig Hensoldt 4X scope with single post reticle in early G&H mount with windage adjustment. Also included is green padded canvas and leather case by Alexandre Mareuil embossed “JEP” on leather oval. Weight with Swarovski scope: 10 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14”. PROVENANCE: Property of Joe Prather, Former long time President of Griffin and Howe. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal. Floorplate and bottom metal most likely re-blued. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Swaroski scope is crystal clear. Hensoldt scope is also clear. A truly fine G & H rifle, an American classic. 52664-1 MGM412 (15,000-25,000) C&R
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Session 1 1582.
*GRIFFIN & HOWE MAUSER RIFLE IN UNUSUAL EUROPEAN CHAMBERING WITH ZEISS SCOPE. SN 2186. (1955 Mfg.) Cal. 8 x 68S. Classic mid-fifties style rifle has 24” medium weight sporter bbl fitted with banded on sling stud and front sight ramp which holds silver bead and is fitted with knurled cover. Top of bbls are engraved “No 2186 Griffin & Howe Inc. New York”. Caliber is engraved at left rear. Commercial Model 98 standard length G&H action is fitted with side mount for scope, and Model 48 receiver sight base, which holds a blank staff. Receiver ring is nicely stippled and this area is bordered by some well cut open scroll, most likely by Joe Fugger. Engine turned bolt has had handle altered for scope use, and knob is checkered in four teardrop panels. Bottom metal has hinged floorplate retained by button in trigger guard bow. Orig double set triggers are retained, blades have been checkered. Nicely streaked and marbled European walnut steel trap capped pistol grip stock measures 14” over leather faced Silver type pad, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, horn forend tip, and usual G & H well cut point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. Gold oval on toe line is engraved “M. T. M.” A Zeiss Diavari - ZA 1.5 - 6 scope with 30 mm tube and three post and crosshair reticle is in G&H mounts. Weight with scope: 10 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Excellent, appears near new, as completely refurbished, most likely by factory, with only a very few light handling marks in all wood and metal finishes. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is smooth. Triggers work. Scope is excellent. Optically clear. 52666-1 MGM304 (9,00014,000) C&R
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Session 1 1583.
*HUGE HOFFMAN ARMS MAGNUM SQUARE BRIDGE MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE IN .505 GIBBS, ENGRAVED BY RUDOLF KORNBRATH. SN 129. Cal. 505 Gibbs. 26-1/2” Heavy round bbl has integral stippled quarter rib, holding four folding leaf U-notch rear sight marked for 50, 150, 200, and 300 yards. Matching sleeved-on front ramp holds ivory bead, and has sight protector with knurled end. A wide sling eye is partially sleeved-on. Top of bbl is engraved “Hoffman Arms Co. Cleveland Ohio 129”. Left rear is engraved “505 Hoffman” “For 505 Gibbs Cart’g”. Magnum length square bridge Mauser action, with sidewall unmarked, has receiver ring and top of bridge stippled within beaded borders matching quarter rib. Damascened bolt with long cocking piece and standard flag safety retains orig pear shaped bolt handle which has two checkered panels. Trigger is of double pull type. Extreme drop box bottom metal with largest hinged floorplate for .416 and larger cartridges, has release in trigger guard bow. Front of bottom metal and trigger guard bow are engraved with feather borders and sprays of scroll surrounding stippled oval on bow, gold inlaid “CL”. Floorplate has scroll matching that on trigger guard bow, surrounding large vignette of gold inlaid trumpeting elephant and well detailed background of trees and mountains. This well cut and executed embellishment is most likely by the famed Rudolf Kornbrath who did the bulk of Hoffman’s engraving. Somewhat figured red-toned European walnut stock measures 13-1/2” over 1-1/2” dark brown leather covered pad, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, engraved steel grip cap (engraving at center is classic Kornbrath feather burst), and horn forend tip. There is a vacant silver oval and sling eye on toe line. Checkering at grip and forend is nicely cut and has acanthus carving at sides and ends which have stippled background. Drop at heel: approx 2-11/16”, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4”. Cast: Neutral. Weight: 10 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 13-1/2”. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Metal parts retain most of a very light refinish with correct rust blue, which is over a few scattered light pits, engraving remains sharp and clear. Bolt damascening remains strong, with portions of bolt shroud and safety, as well as bolt handle somewhat browned. Wood retains nearly all of an old oil refinish over a few minor marks. Carving is very slightly softened. Checkering lightly worn, and has not been re-cut. Pad is a relatively new replacement. A receiver sight has been removed from right side of bridge, mounting holes are welded and small piece of wood installed. Restoration is difficult to see. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp and shiny throughout. Action is smooth. An ultimate classic Hoffman rifle; this rifle is pictured in ORIGINAL OBERNDORF SPORTING RIFLES by John Speed et al, as figure 963 on p. 425, and described and pictured again as figure 566, 567, and 569 on p. 253. 52263-1 (12,500-15,000) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1584.
*GRANITE MOUNTAIN ARMS .505 GIBBS MAGNUM MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME CUSTOM RIFLE. SN 0181/ 505NDH. Cal. .505 Gibbs. Consignor states this one-of-a-kind finely crafted custom rifle was started in 1999 and completed in 2002, with the creative genius of some of the finest artisans/craftsmen working in this country. It starts with a Granite Mountain Arms double square bridge magnum length action, 98 type, with their larger than standard diameter bolt ideal for large cartridges like the .505 Gibbs. A custom 24” bbl with integral quarter rib and sleeved-on sling band, and sleeved-on front sight ramp, crafted and fitted by Danny Pedersen of AZ and custom chambered by Steven Nelson of OR. The exquisite engraving and gold inlay is the work of Robert Evans of OR, and consists of scrolled gold inlay on sling band, caliber at rear portion of quarter rib, and fine gold outline work to other major action parts, including full coverage on scope bases and rings. There are flourishes of gold on sidewall, and “505NDH” is in gold on top of sidewall. These gold borders surround semi-relief panels of well cut large and open flowing acanthus scroll. High points have been burnished after bluing for contrast. Bottom metal has more gold wire borders and scroll surrounding scene of charging cape buffalo. This same engraved “French Gray” treatment is carried on steel trapdoor grip cap by Jerry Fisher of MT. Individual gold initials “NH” are inlet into toe line. Recoil bolt is engraved in floral motif. Classically styled African stock of nicely marbled and figured European walnut is fitted with dark brown leather covered pad and has nicely shaped right hand cheekpiece. Well-cut point pattern checkering is at grip and wraps around the forend. This finely crafted stock is by Walter Colauch of OR. Custom proprietary QD scope bases and rings are precision crafted by Joseph Smithson of UT, and slide into dovetails in front and rear bridge which has ball spring detent released by side button. These come back to zero without fail. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/8”, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4”. Weight: 11 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, but with marks in wood associated with a single successful safari, and some cleaned spots on metal floorplate and bolt stop. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. 52555-2 (12,000-17,000)
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Session 1 1585. *FINELY FITTED AND EMBELLISHED GALAZAN CUSTOM BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SWAROVSKI SCOPE, CASE, AND ACCESSORIES. SN GALAZAN-06. Cal. 30-06. Starting with a Dakota standard length Mauser type action, with 23� lightweight round bbl, a one standing leaf express rear sight in island base, sleeved-on sling eye, and front ramp holding gold bead have been installed. Bbl is nicely blued, and entire action is case hardened, and bolt body engine turned. Bbl additions and parts of the rear of bbl as well as nearly the entire action, have been engraved with miniature scroll within scroll terminated gold wire borders. Floorplate has this fine work surrounding oval portrait of gold inlaid mule deer buck with bulino shading. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut skeleton steel capped pistol grip stock measures 14� over thin black leather covered pad. Stock features swept shadow line cheekpiece, ebony forend tip, and well cut point pattern checkering at grip and forend. Sides of stock, centered on action, have been inlet with gold renditions of antlered game; mule deer buck and does on right, with bull elk and three cows on left side. These inlays have been delicately bulino shaded in close to photographic quality. Rifle is mounted with Swarovski Z 3 3-9 scope with duplex reticle in engraved and case hardened Talley rings. Rifle is housed in high quality oak and leather case with leather trimmed canvas outer cover. Case is lined in burgundy cloth. CSMC label is in lid and case is semi-french fitted for accessories including gold plated vaseline jar, square oil bottle, and other round oil bottle, 3-pc brass cleaning rod, horn handled turnscrew, and horn handled knife with Damascus blade marked Galazan. CONDITION: Excellent. Appears essentially unfired, with only a few of the lightest handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Scope is excellent, optically clear. Case is excellent, as are accessories. 52722-3 MGM409 (10,000-15,000)
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Session 1 1586.
*OVER-THE-TOP SPECIAL ORDER CARVED, ENGRAVED, AND SILVER INLAID MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER FULL STOCKED BOLT ACTION CARBINE RIFLE MODEL 1956 WITH PRONGHORN ANTELOPE MOTIF. SN 20371. Cal. .243 Winchester. In 1956 Stoegers first offered this “improved” model Mannlicher, the fanciest being the “super deluxe” model; they did offer custom guns to special order. By 1958 the “super deluxe” had become the “premier grade”. They offered individual custom finishing leaving embellishment up to the customer, encompassing “most any form of decoration may be applied as you desire; carved stocks depicting game animals, oak leaves, elaborate checkering, gold or silver inlays, or even special stock dimensions”. “Unusual and artistic designs may also be had for the steel barrel and action from plain or deep relief engraving to engraving that is filled with gold or silver” “if you wish, you may submit drawings with your request for a quotation specifying where you would like to have particular patterns located, and noting species of game to be carved or engraved.” This rifle and its mate (in bear motif, also offered in this auction), are certainly representative of someones wildest imagination. A standard length carbine with all factory markings has swept right hand cheekpiece and Pachmayr white line pad, along with many “Premier” features including gold plated double set triggers, engine turned bolt with deep relief oak leaf engraving on swept bolt handle, well cut scroll engraving covers most of the action, and runs along the bbl for 10” to in front of swivel bail band, and begins again at either side of the front sight ramp. Stock nose cap has matching scroll. Bottom of action also has scroll engraving within oak leaf borders surrounding fine rendition of silver inlaid pronghorn antelope on floorplate; The pronghorn being the theme which carries through the rest of this rifle, with portrait of pronghorn on trigger guard bow. The stock has full relief cast gold-plated silver metal running pronghorn antelope affixed to sides. Grip cap of ivory is carved in three dimension with face and horns of pronghorn. Right side of butt has relief carving of another pronghorn standing in open prairie. Checkering at grip and forend is flanked by carved scrolling acanthus. Rifle is fitted with Leupold scope base and rings specially made for the Mannlicher Schoenauer rifle, which have been engraved to match remainder of rifle, but the engraving is more coarse. Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited use, with a few minor marks and dings in stock finish, and some silvering of trigger guard tang. Mechanically excellent. 52531-1 MGM274 (10,00015,000) C&R; ESA
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544
Session 1 1587.
*OVER-THE-TOP SPECIAL ORDER CARVED, ENGRAVED, AND SILVER INLAID MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER FULL STOCKED BOLT ACTION CARBINE RIFLE MODEL 1956 WITH BEAR MOTIF. SN 21359. Cal.30 - 06. In 1956 Stoegers first offered this “improved” model Mannlicher, the fanciest being the “super deluxe” model; they did offer custom guns to special order. By 1958 the “super deluxe” had become the “premier grade”. They offered individual custom finishing leaving embellishment up to the customer, encompassing “most any form of decoration may be applied as you desire; carved stocks depicting game animals, oak leaves, elaborate checkering, gold or silver inlays, or even special stock dimensions” “unusual and artistic designs may also be had for the steel barrel and action from plain or deep relief engraving to engraving that is filled with gold or silver” “if you wish, you may submit drawings with your request for a quotation specifying where you would like to have particular patterns located, and noting species of game to be carved or engraved.” This rifle and its mate (in antelope motif, also offered in this auction), are certainly representative of someones wildest imagination. A standard length carbine with alll factory markings has swept right hand cheekpiece and Pachmayr white line pad, along with many “Premier” features including gold plated double set triggers, engine turned bolt with deep relief oak leaf engraving on swept bolt handle. Scroll engraving covers most of the action, and runs along the bbl for 10” to in front of swivel bail band, and begins again at either side of the front sight ramp. Stock nose cap has matching scroll. Bottom of action also has scroll engraving within oak leaf borders surrounding fine rendition of silver inlaid charging grizzly bear on floorplate; The grizzly being the theme which carries through the rest of this rifle. The stock has full relief cast silver metal running grizzlies affixed to sides. Grip cap of ivory is carved with three dimensional face of snarling grizzly. Right side of butt has relief carving of another grizzly being attacked by dog. Checkering at grip and forend is flanked by carved scrolling acanthus. Rifle is fitted with Leupold scope base and rings specially made for the Mannlicher Schoenauer rifle, which have been engraved to match remainder of rifle, but the engraving is more coarse. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited use, with a few minor marks and dings in stock finish. Metal has just a hint of sharp edge wear. Mechanically excellent. 52531-2 MGM275 (10,00015,000) C&R; ESA
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1588.
*RARE MAGNUM MAUSER RIFLE IN VOM HOFE 7MM “SUPER EXPRESS” RETAILED BY WAFFEN JUNG STUTTGART WITH ZEISS SCOPE, ILLUSTRATED AND DESCRIBED ON P. 267 OF JOHN SPEED’S BOOK “ORIGINAL OBERNDORF SPORTING RIFLES”. SN 8417. Cal. 7mm Super Express. 26” Tapered round bbl is fitted with one standing rear sight in island base and front ramp with hood. A sling loop is in soldered on partial band. Top of bbl is engraved “Waffen - Jung, Stuttgart” and is marked for steel type. Front scope base is on bbl shank. Magnum length 98 Mauser action with unusual standard bridge is blued and fitted with factory type sliding safety on right side of tang, which has unusual locking detent. Bolt handle has been extended and knob has two panels of checkering. Drop box bottom metal is engraved “Chr. Friedr. Triebel” “Suhl” on hinged floorplate retained by button in trigger guard bow. Double set triggers have been fitted. Lightly marbled dense European walnut horn capped pistol grip stock measures 14-1/8” over ribbed horn buttplate, and features right hand cheekpiece, horn forend tip, recoil bolt, and exceptionally well cut point pattern checkering at grip and with Oberndorf Mauser pattern checkering on forend with skip line checkered bottom panel. Left side of stock is inlet with raised silver oval engraved with relief oak leaves. Rifle is fitted with Zeiss Zielsechs rail scope with three post reticle in claw mounts. Drop at heel: spptox 2-7/16”, drop at comb: approx 1-7/16”. Weight without scope: 9 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with only some light edge wear on metal parts, and numerous light marks and dings in stock finish. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent with some scratches, optically clear, lenses a bit dusty. A superb example of this very rare Mauser variant. The 7 x 73 Super Express drove a 170 grain bullet at 3300 ft per second. 52704-1 MGM423 (7,000-10,000) C&R
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546
Session 1 1589.
*FINELY CRAFTED RUGER # 1 CUSTOM RIFLE BY DON ALLEN WITH FINE SCROLL AND RELIEF GOLD INLAY BY M. BUTLER AND SCOPE. SN 132-18457. Cal. 6mm Remington. 23” Medium weight bbl fitted with quarter rib, banded on sling eye, and front ramp holding silver bead, is engraved “DON ALLEN STURGIS SOUTH DAKOTA” on top. Coin finished action is near fully engraved with very well cut varying sized shaded scroll. Sides of action are relief gold inlaid with western American game within gold line borders; a running pronghorn is on left, and a charging big horn ram is on right. Engravers signature “M. Butler” is on bottom of action. Superbly marbled Exhibition quality European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/4” over engraved steel buttplate, and features finely sculptured shadow line right hand cheekpiece and meticulously executed point pattern borderless checkering. Matching full forend attaches to bbl with large screw. Leupold M-8 7.5X scope with crosshair reticle is in Warne rings. PROVENANCE: The Forrest G. Rhodes collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining essentially all fine custom finishes on wood and metal, with a few handling marks mostly on buttstock. Bore is excellent. Mechanically fine. 52465-3 MGM229 (3,500-5,000)
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Session 1 1590.
*STUNNING MASTERPIECE, “THE SWAN GUN” A HOLLAND & HOLLAND “ROYAL” HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SHOTGUN WITH EXCEPTIONALLY WELL CARVED AND MULTI-COLOR GOLD INLAID HIGH RELIEF ENGRAVING IN ORIENTAL THEME BY RASHID EL HADI, WITH CASE. SN 41159. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. This fine gun with a unique engraving treatment was commissioned by Holland & Holland in the early 1990’s utilizing the extraordinary talents of Rashid El Hadi, self taught engraver, born in the Sudan, who originally worked for John Wilkes and went freelance in 1985. Some of Rash’s other customers included Purdey, Rigby, and Peter Chapman. After finishing “The Swan Gun” he went on to work for Westley Richards for a number of years, doing many of their best high art guns. They parted company in 2012. “The Swan Gun” has 28” chopper lump bbls with “Holland & Holland” inside gold wire rectangle on narrow swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1991 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers, and bbls are fitted with H&H patented self-opening assist spring. Pinless sidelock “Royal” action features automatic safety, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. This gun exhibits the expected high quality of a Holland “Royal” throughout, but its most spectacular attribute is the overwhelming impact of the superb high relief engraving with multicolored gold inlaid accents. The theme taken from the style of Japanese wood block prints, is of an oriental pool, with major subjects gold inlaid. The gun got its name from the scene on the left side portraying a central figure of a white gold swan with yellow gold beak, wings outspread, landing. As he hits the surface of the water he is surrounded by stylized splashes of water in scrolling form, with yellow gold highlights, adding depth, and reddish gold droplets emanating from the wave tips. Bottom of action portrays a tranquil pool with white gold relief heron in front of stylized flush yellow gold bamboo shoots and leaves. The heron seems to contemplate a gold frog on trigger guard bow. There are beautifully rendered relief dragonflies alighting on branches. The heron’s beak and eye are of yellow gold, the dragonfly bodies and heron’s leg, are of red gold. The dragonfly wings are in white gold. To this catalogers eye the best scene is on the right side with koi poking its head out of a pool, with swirls of water as background. The koi seems to be looking at swan’s head carved into thumbpiece
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of top lever. The fish has red gold body and white gold spots, as well as a yellow gold head with red and white gold eye. The pool has yellow gold accents to its slightly disturbed water (simulating sunshine), and has a white gold water lily with yellow gold leaves floating at left. The theme of moving water continues in high relief on fences, breech ends of bbls, and top lever. Thumbpiece is relief engraved with aforementioned swan head with bill and eye in yellow gold. “Holland & Holland” is in rectangle on bottom of each side of action. Single beaded trigger guard continues the water theme with gold frog sitting on lily pad on bow, and a yellow and red gold snail on tang which also has SN in gold on rectangle. Steel heel and toe plates also are engraved with a water background. Heel plate is punctuated by a 3-color gold butterfly. Signature and date “Rash ‘94” is on trigger plate. Strikingly marbled and well figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/8” over checkered wood butt with steel heel and toe plates. Stock features typical Holland drop points, diamond hand, and point pattern checkering. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release, and engraving theme continues with stylized water on forend tip, and on central escutcheon, two dragonflies in multi-colored gold, are on bottom of iron where they are part of bottom scene when gun is assembled. Bore diameter: left -.728, right - .726. Bore restrictions: left - .023 (mod), right - .013 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .033. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-1/8”. Best oak and tan pebbled leather case with brass corners and central medallion, has matching canvas and leather outer cover with snap closure. Interior is lined in two color royal blue and purple cloth with russet leather gold embossed H&H label in lid. Oak frame of top has geometric ebony marquetry border. Bottom section is french fitted for gun and accessories, all Holland marked, including 2-pc ebony and German silver cleaning rod, 3 turnscrews, chamber brush, square crystal oil bottle, and pair of snap caps. A small covered
Session 1 compartment holds mop, brush, and jag, along with family crest pin, and engraved silver square portraying similar crest, with motto “Dictum Meum Pactum” (My word is my bond). PROVENANCE: This gun is pictured and described on pp. 207-209 of “British Gun Engraving” by Douglas Tate. There is also a biography of the engraver on page 274. Copy of article on Rashid El Hadi, and some Facebook posts regarding this gun. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, appears unfired since proof, retaining nearly all finishes on wood and metal, with only a few very light handling marks, most notably four small dings on fore part of wing of heron on bottom of action. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. Outer cover has some light marks. Case interior and accessories are excellent. A momentous achievement undoubtedly taking thousands of hours. Technically, the work is truly exceptional, and the water treatment exudes wetness. 51848-1 MGM47 (70,000-110,000)
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550
Session 1 1591.
*LIGHTLY USED PAIR OF CLASSICALLY INSPIRED EXTRA FINISH HOLLAND & HOLLAND “ROYAL” HAMMERLESS LIGHT GAME SHOTGUNS WITH KELL STYLE ENGRAVING, INCLUDING CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 40000/ 40537 (40000A). (1975/80) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 27” Chopper lump bbls with narrow, swamped game ribs are engraved “Holland & Holland” “13 Bruton Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats of gun 40000 are stamped with 1975 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Bbls are fitted with H&H self-opening assist springs and bottom of left bbl is engraved “L. C. Theocharides 1976”. Gun 40537 was made in 1980 to pair with 40000, and is a near perfect match in all respects, except bottoms of bbls do not have owners name. Coin finished “Royal” actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, dbl triggers, and H&H hand detachable locks (no 40000 by Brazier and 40537 by York & Wallum, with engraved bridles). Actions are engraved with near full coverage deeply cut but not quite semi-relief, open shaded acanthus scroll within some acanthus borders. This attractive scroll surrounds Kell inspired vignettes of trio of pheasant in open woodlands on bottom of action; a cock and hen are on ground with another cock pheasant taking flight. Lockplates have matching scroll at front with more pheasant scenes at rear with trio of cocks feeding on left side, and a cock and two hens taking flight on right. “Holland & Holland” “London England” are in ovals on each side of action. Fences are deeply carved with trefoil acanthus. A portrait of a pointer is on each top lever, and a quail looking over its shoulder, is on each single beaded trigger guard bow. Although done approx 5 years apart, this well done engraving matches almost exactly, and is most likely by the same hand (no signature found). Stylistically matching SNs (40000 and 40000A) are gold inlaid on trigger guard tangs with the exception of the “A” which is simply engraved. Gun 40000 has superbly figured and wonderfully marbled European walnut. Gun 40537 matches well as to figure, but appears to be of American walnut, and does not have marbling. Both straight grip stocks measure 15-1/4” over brown leather covered pads, and display classic Holland styling with drop points, diamond hands, and point pattern checkering. Gold ovals on toe lines are engraved with distinctive monograms “AEB III”. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun 40000: Bore diameter: left -.728, right - .727. Bore restrictions: left - .011 (lt mod), right - .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast about 1/4” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-1/4”. Gun 40537: Bore diameter: left -.725, right - .726. Bore restrictions: left - .017 (mod), right - .009 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .033, right - .024. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast about 1/4” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-1/4”. Makers two gun
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Session 1 oak and leather case with brass corners and central medallion engraved with “AEB III” monogram, has canvas and leather outer cover. Case is lined in green cloth and has black leather gold embossed H&H label in lid. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod, with mop, brush and jag in leather wallet, Holland marked snap caps and square oil bottle, as well as plated striker bottles marked “1” and “2”, with “1” containing spare strikers. CONDITION: Excellent, with only a few light handling marks in all orig finishes. Coin finish of actions and locks show some minor areas of darkening. Lock internals of 40537 show some rusting, and are somewhat Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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pitted, mostly left lock. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case leather is excellent with a few minor marks, as protected by its outer cover, which shows some scuffs, and does not fit case well. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth is fine, with some light marks. Partitions have been removed from action area for both guns. 51848-2 MGM52 (50,000-75,000)
553
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Session 1 1592.
*VERY FINE 1980s MANUFACTURE HOLLAND & HOLLAND “ROYAL” HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 40726. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Chopper lump bbls are engraved “The Royal” on narrow swamped game rib, as well as “Holland & Holland” “33, Bruton Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1983 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers, and bbls are fitted with Holland’s patented self-opening assist spring mechanism. Coin finished “Royal” sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, non-selective mechanical single trigger, and H&H type sidelock detaching pin. “Best” quality locks by “York & Wallum” have internals with feather engraved bridles. Action and lockplates are engraved in classic “Royal” style with near full coverage of very well cut shaded open scroll of varying sizes. “Holland & Holland” is in typical device on each lockplate, and bottom of action is engraved “The” “Royal” “Model”. Single beaded small bow trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN inlaid in gold on tang. European walnut straight grip buttstock with interesting quilted marbling, measures 14-3/8” over checkered wood butt, and features diamond
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Session 1 hand with drop points and typical point pattern checkering with mullered borders. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “R. G. C”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.727, right - .727. Bore restrictions: left - .018 (mod), right - .011 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast off about 1/4”. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Makers russet leather VC case with stitched leather corners and canvas outer cover with leather trim, is embossed “R. G. C.” on central leather medallion on cover. Interior of case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather H&H label in lid. Case contains black composition and brass H&H marked 2-pc cleaning rod with jag, brush, and mop, as well as H&H marked round oil bottle and snap caps. An open compartment holds cleaning patches and two keys. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with only a few exceptionally light handling marks in all wood and metal finishes. There is some light staining on bbl flats and water table. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which has some light scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent with some light compressions. An attractive, relatively new Holland “Royal” with a present estimated retail of approx 55,000 pounds before VAT or excise tax. 52265-1 MGM40 (20,000-30,000)
555
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Session 1 1593.
*HOLLAND & HOLLAND “ROYAL” HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SELF-OPENING HEAVY GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 33815. (ca 1955) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30” Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland” “98, New Bond Street, London.” on tops either side of slightly raised, narrow, matted, concave game rib with “3” gold inlaid at rear. “3” is also in gold on top lever and on forend tip. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers, and with importers name and address (BSA NY Millbrook). Bbls are fitted with H&H type self-opening assist spring assembly. Rear portion of bottom rib is engraved “MADE IN ENGLAND”. “Royal” sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved in classic “Royal” style with near full coverage varying sized shaded scroll. “Holland & Holland” is in classic device on each lockplate, and “Royal Model” is on bottom of action and “MADE IN ENGLAND” is on hinge pin cover. Single beaded trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN on short tang. HIgh quality newly made straight grip buttstock is of spectacular burl figured European walnut and measures 15-1/4” over checkered wood butt, and features classic point pattern checkering, drop points, and vacant gold oval. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.731, right - .730. Bore restrictions: left - .038 (extra full), right - .021 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .021, right - .022. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 15-1/4”. Older makers oak and leather case (gun 20230) with leather corners and central brass medallion is embossed “G. V. Hordern” “60th RIFLES”. Interior is lined in scarlet cloth, and has large paper H&H label
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556
Session 1 along with aforementioned charge label with SN in lid. Case contains an old 2-pc cleaning rod and a new H&H marked oil bottle, and snap caps. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin rust re-black over some light marks. Front portion of rib lifted slightly at juncture with rear portion. Action and lockplates are cleaned to mostly a mottled coin finish. Newly made stocks retain essentially all of their orig finish. Bores are fine, lightly frosted at breech ends. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is dark, stained, and rubbed. Renewed interior cloth is very fine, with some rubs. Label is foxed. Snap caps are missing their “primers�. 52530-1 MGM255 (15,000-25,000)
557
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Session 1 1594.
*LOVELY OLD HOLLAND & HOLLAND “ROYAL” HAMMERLESS EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN MADE FOR RUSSIAN PRINCE SERGEI BELOSSELSKY WITH ORIGINAL TWO-GUN CASE AND CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE. SN 22639. (1900) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30” Dovetailed bbls fitted with swamped game rib are engraved “Holland & Holland” “98. New Bond Street, London.” on tops. Rear portion of rib is inlaid “1” in gold. This gun was number “1” of a pair, with “1” also gold inlaid on top lever, and engraved on inside of forend iron. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls. Case hardened “Royal” sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. This gun predates Holland’s hand detachable lock system, and has not been retrofitted. Action and locks are engraved with superbly cut and shaded varying sized open scroll in what was to become Holland’s “house style”. “Holland & Holland” is in now classic arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Royal” “Hammerless” “Ejector”. Fences are more deeply engraved with matching scroll having floral terminations and strapwork highlights. Blued top lever is engraved “Patent Ejector”, and trigger guard with open scroll on bow has SN on tang. Very nicely marbled and attractively fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-3/8” over leather covered Silver type pad. Stock also features typical
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558
Session 1
Reverse
drop points, classic point pattern checkering on diamond hand, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “V.K.” Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .730. Bore restrictions: left - .002 (cyl), right - .001 (cyl). (Factory ledger page indicates that this is the orig choke configuration for these bbls. Both are listed as “good cyl.”) Wall thickness: left - .026, right - .024. Drop at heel: 2-13/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast about 1/2” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-3/8”. Orig oak and leather 2-gun case Prince Sergei Belosselsky with brass corners and central medallion, is lined in blue cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Holland & Holland label in lid, along with orig charge card for the pair of guns and information card pertaining to ejectors. Bottom compartment is separated by a hinged dust cover. Also included is an oak and leather brass bound ammunition magazine with space for approx 600 shot shells. Brass oval screwed to top is engraved “Prince S Belosselsky Krestofsky St. Petersbourg.” Orig factory ledger indicates that this gun was made for “Belloselsky”. PROVENANCE: Copy of ledger page confirming orig specifications, and that this gun was originally choked cylinder and cylinder. Digital scans of old family photographs showing Prince Belloselsky using this gun in the company of Tsar Nicholas II. This gun was consigned by the husband of the original owners granddaughter. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done rust re-blue over light marks. Engraving remains clear. Action retains approx 30% orig case hardening color, strong where protected, pleasingly silvered on normal wear points. Lockplates retain approx 80% orig color, left lock possibly somewhat stronger. Top lever has silver highlights, silvered on thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains 15 - 20% blue, mostly on bow. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish over some light marks, and with a few subsequent marks, checkering competently re-cut. There is a repaired 5/8” crack behind left lockplate, and another small crack behind top tang, both appear to be stable. 1/2” x 1-1/2” replacement piece has been set into left side of forend near tip. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Safety button is sluggish (needs lubrication). Case leather is good, with numerous bumps and marks, and there are 4 tape marks around center. Orig straps and handle are good. Key lock escutcheon is missing a screw. Interior cloth is good with some insect damage. Labels are fine. Bottom section has detached partitions and glued-in green cloth repairs are in some areas. Cartridge magazine is very good. Interior missing four partitions. 52559-1 MGM271 (15,000Prince Belosselsky in action with Tsar Nicholas II, Ca 1912 30,000) C&R
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Session 1 1595.
*VERY FINE 20 GAUGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND “ROYAL” ACTION BUT PLAIN FINISH (NUMBER 2) SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 29995. (ca 1921) Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 28” Dovetailed bbls with narrow, swamped game rib, are engraved “Holland & Holland” “98. New Bond Street. London” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Small sized “Royal” type case hardened sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), vented firing pins, dbl triggers, and Holland type hand detachable locks. Action and locks are engraved with simple line and small scroll borders. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate. Matching blued trigger guard has SN engraved on short tang. Nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, point pattern checkering on diamond hand, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “J. A. F.” Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.614, right - .615. Bore restrictions: left - .017 (mod), right - .005 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .033, right - .033. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Orig makers leather case embossed “J. A. F.” on top, is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed black leather 98 New Bond Street H&H label in lid, along with paper instruction notice, and charge card for this particular gun, with additional note in ink at top “John from Father Feb . 20, 1924”. Case contains snap caps, broken shell extractor, horn handled H&H marked turnscrew, and cleaning equipment including a brass and rosewood 2-pc cleaning rod, and a large wad of tow. PROVENANCE: Old H&H catalog introducing the Badminton Shooting Grounds, and some other Holland advertising, along with a factory letter dated 13 Nov 1933 discussing restocking and changing of chokes. (It appears this gun was never sent back for alterations.) CONDITION: Very good to fine, original as found. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, considerably silvered from hand wear on left bbl, wrapping around to right. Action has perhaps 20% case color remaining where protected, the balance mottled pewter gray. Right lock retains about 30% color, left lock perhaps as much as 70%. Top lever and trigger guard silvered from normal wear, lightly pitted and cleaned on trigger guard tang. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish with numerous light marks and scratches, checkering considerably worn along diamond of grip. Bores are excellent. Action has a hint of looseness, bbls slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and very slightly out of time. Case leather is very good to fine with numerous scuffs and light marks, considerably darkened. Orig straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good to fine with considerable soiling and rubs. Label is excellent. Charge card is foxed. Accessories are good. This is a lovely little gun in need of some TLC. 52547-2 MGM269 (7,50010,000) C&R
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560
Session 1 1596.
*SUPERB, HIGH CONDITION 16 GAUGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND “ROYAL” ACTION BUT PLAIN FINISH (NUMBER 2) SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 30246. (ca 1923) Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 28” Dovetailed bbls with narrow, swamped game rib, are engraved “Holland & Holland” “98. New Bond Street. London” on tops. Front bead is on slightly raised ebony “ramp”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. “Royal” type case hardened sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), vented firing pins, dbl triggers, and Holland type hand detachable locks by Chilton. Action and locks are engraved with simple line and small scroll borders. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate. Matching blued trigger guard has SN engraved on short tang. Lightly marbled and somewhat stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 145/8” over checkered wood butt with interesting steel toe plate which encapsulates the entire toe to prevent any chipping or cracking. This feature appears to be absolutely original. Stock also features drop points, point pattern checkering on diamond hand, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “L. W. F.” Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.663, right - .663. Bore restrictions: left - .031 (full), right - .025 (IMod). Wall thickness: left - .034, right - .031. Drop at heel: 2-5/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Cast about 1/4” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. Orig makers leather case embossed “L. W. F.” on top, is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed black leather 98 New Bond Street H&H label in lid, along with paper instruction notice, and charge card for this particular gun, with additional note of “Oct 30, 1923” in ink at top. Case contains snap caps, broken shell extractor, H&H marked round oil bottle, horn handled H&H marked turnscrew, and cleaning equipment including a brass and rosewood 2-pc cleaning rod, and some tow wrapped in a cloth. CONDITION: Excellent, original as found. Bbls retain over 90% of their orig blue, thinning a bit on sides, and with a large number of light scratches on left bbl in front of forend. Action retains 70 - 80% orig case hardening color, silvered on beads, thinning on bottom, and with some light flecking from cleaned rust on left side. Lockplates retain over 90% of their color. Top lever and trigger guard retain over 80% of their orig blue, silvered on thumbpiece, edges of bow, and on tang. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with some light marks and scratches, and a few deeper dents most noticeably two on right side of forend near iron. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is good to fine, with numerous scuffs, somewhat darkened overall. Orig straps are good. Handle is detached at one end. Interior cloth is very good with some insect damage and soiling. Label is excellent, paper label is foxed. Accessories are fine. 52547-1 MGM270 (7,500-10,000) C&R
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Session 1 1597.
*HOLLAND & HOLLAND “GRADE 2” SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH AFTER MARKET ENGRAVING WITH GOLD INLAY, AND CASE WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 28858. (1919) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 30” Chopper lump bbls with swamped game rib are engraved with makers name and 98, New Bond Street address on tops. There are 1-1/2” pyramids of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Coin finished, sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hand detachable locks, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage shaded open scroll surrounding relief gold inlaid vignettes of birds and dogs; setter (?) pointing pheasant on left lock, and a pointer pointing quail on right. There is a gold inlaid pigeon on bottom of action with another pigeon sitting on branch on blued trigger guard bow. Nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over ribbed wood butt, and has classic drop points, checkering, and vacant gold oval. Orig splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.734, right - .732. Bore restrictions: left .019 (mod), right - .005 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .022, right - .026. Drop at heel: 2-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Cast about 1/4” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Tan leather case with stitched leather corners by Brady, is lined in burgundy cloth and has reproduction H&H label in lid, and contains cleaning equipment and round oil bottle. PROVENANCE: H&H weapons history stating gun was regulated in 1919 and it was a “NO 2” hammerless ejector. Stock dimensions match well except for LOP. Copy of ledger page. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality re-blue, done at time of engraving, with some subsequent rust flecks and marks. Coin finish of action darkening and browning especially on bottom. Well done, possibly factory replacement buttstock retains nearly all of its orig hand rubbed oil finish. Forend refinished. Checkering re-cut. Bore appear to be excellent, although dirty. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case is fine. 52505-1 MGM259 (8,000-12,000) C&R
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562
Session 1 1598.
*HOLLAND & HOLLAND “ROYAL” HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND FACTORY LETTER. SN 27114. (ca 1912) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 28” Chopper lump bbls with deeply swamped game rib are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “98. New Bond Street, London” on tops. Rear portion of rib is gold inlaid “1” which also appears on top lever. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Typical Holland “Royal” action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hand detachable locks, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage classic “Royal” style shaded open scroll with “Holland & Holland” in arched device on each lockplate, and with bottom of action engraved “Royal Hammerless Ejector”. Balls of trigger plate are engraved “Holland’s Single Trigger”. Blued trigger guard has scroll on small bow and SN on short, rounded tang. Nicely stump figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 133/4” over thin red rifle pad, and features drop points and Parker “A-1 Special” style fleur-di-lis checkering. Long beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.731, right - .733. Bore restrictions: left - .006 (IC), right .005 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .026, right - .026. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. Orig makers leather case with reinforced leather corners, is lined in red cloth and has gold embossed black leather H&H label in lid along with orig charge card for this gun. Case contains round H&H marked oil bottle, small pewter oil bottle, some cleaning equipment, and an old Silver pad. PROVENANCE: H&H weapons history with specifications. Factory letter with copy of ledger page. CONDITION: Fair to good, as restocked. Bbls retain most of an old re-black. Action cleaned and toned to pewter gray shading to brown, engraving remains clear. Newer stocks retain most of their finish. Bores are fine, lightly frosted. Action is a bit loose. Bbls down on the flats, but still on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Case leather is still relatively light in color, with a number of bumps and rubs. Interior cloth is good with soil and rubs. H&H label is very fine, other label heavily foxed. 52505-4 MGM258 (7,000-12,000) C&R
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Session 1 1599.
*MADE TO MATCH THE FIRST PRODUCTION OVER UNDER SPORTING GUN TO BE DELIVERED BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND TO A CLIENT THIS “DELUXE” GRADE SHOTGUN HAS SUPERB SCROLL AND INTERESTING BULINO PORTRAITS OF THE DISTAFF SIDE OF THE CUSTOMER’S FAMILY BY PHILIP COGGAN INCLUDES FACTORY LETTER. SN 50715. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 29” Demi-bloc bbls with screw chokes and fitted with broad, matted, ventilated rib are engraved “Holland & Holland, London” on ejector housings. Bbl flats are stamped with 1996 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Coin finished, low profile, OU action features non-automatic safety and single selective trigger in removable trigger/ firing group. Action is engraved with near full coverage truly exceptional wonderfully shaded large open flowing acanthus in semi-relief by Philip Coggan, and his son Simon. In addition to this fine scroll, this specially commissioned gun has photographic quality bulino portraits on each sideplate with “Edith Dorothy Fitzgerald 1912” on left and “Marion Anna Chapman 1912 - 91”, on right. Engravers signatures for both Philip and Simon, are on trigger plate. Nicely marbled dark European walnut horn capped “Prince of Wales” pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over thin sporting clays type pad. Point pattern checkering is at grips, and gold oval on toe line is engraved with what appears to be a milling machine. Matching full forend has Anson type release. Drop at heel: 2-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Gun is housed in an aluminum “premium” Americase. PROVENANCE: Factory letter indicating this gun was specially made for Mr. E. D. Chapman with specifications and engraving. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of some firing, retaining nearly all of its orig finishes on wood and metal, with some darkening of coin finish, with a few scattered dings and marks on wood. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Case is good. 52505-6 MGM262 (15,000-25,000)
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564
Session 1 1600.
*FIRST PRODUCTION OVER UNDER SPORTING GUN TO BE DELIVERED BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND TO A CLIENT THIS “DELUXE” GRADE SHOTGUN HAS SUPERB SCROLL AND INTERESTING BULINO PORTRAIT ENGRAVING BY PHILIP COGGAN, WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND FACTORY LETTER. SN 50515. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 29” Demi-bloc bbls with screw chokes and fitted with broad, matted, ventilated rib are engraved “Holland & Holland, London” on ejector housings. Bbl flats are stamped with 1993 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Coin finished, low profile, OU action features non-automatic safety and single selective trigger in removable trigger/ firing group. Action is engraved with near full coverage truly exceptional wonderfully shaded large open flowing acanthus in semi-relief by Philip Coggan, and his son Simon. In addition to this fine scroll, this specially commissioned gun has photographic quality bulino portraits on each sideplate with “Cornelius Fitzgerald 1906-64” on left and “Ernest Chapman 1906 - 63”, on right. Engravers signatures for both Philip and Simon, are on trigger plate. Nicely marbled dark European walnut horn capped “Prince of Wales” pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over thin sporting clays type pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and gold oval on toe line is engraved with a milling machine. Matching full forend has Anson type release. Drop at heel: 2-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. High quality modern oak and leather case with brass corners and central medallion is lined in green cloth, and has gold embossed black leather H&H Bruton street label in lid. Case contains H&H marked accessories including 2-pc black plastic and brass cleaning rod, round oil bottle, and 3 ebony handled turnscrews. PROVENANCE: Factory letter indicating this gun was specially made for Mr. E. D. Chapman with specifications and engraving, along with orig invoice. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of some firing and poor storage, retaining nearly all of its orig finishes on wood and metal, with some flecks of rust and darkening of coin finish, with a few spots where cleaned, showing some pits. Forend has cracked in half along bottom, and been repaired. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Case has been stored in damp environment, leather somewhat frosted, brass tarnished. Interior cloth is excellent with rubs from accessories, which are also tarnished. 52505-2 MGM261 (15,000-25,000)
565
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Session 1 1601.
*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE HOLLAND & HOLLAND OVER UNDER SPORTING MODEL CONFIGURED FOR A WOMAN AND WITH FINE ENGRAVING BY E. VOS, WITH OAK AND LEATHER CASE. SN 50853. Cal. 12 ga. 30” Demi bloc bbls with flat matted solid rib are fitted with interchangeable choke tubes. Both ejector housings are engraved “Holland & Holland. London.” Bottom flat is stamped with 1999 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Bottom bbl is gold inlaid “2” which also appears on top lever and forend tip, as this gun is no “2” of a pair. Coin finished low profile OU action features removable trigger/ firing group with single selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage finely and delicately cut scrolling fig leaf acanthus in scant line shaded background. This very pleasing engraving is signed “E. Vos” at side of firing group housing. “Holland & Holland” is in tapered scroll on each lockplate, and bottom of action is engraved “The” “Sporting” “Model”. Attractively dark marbled and lightly stump figured European walnut capped “Prince of Wales” pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over checkered composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Gold oval engraved “AGC” is on toe line. Matching full one piece forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom - .727. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Drop at heel: 2-5/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14”. Butt is configured with more down pitch as is proper fitting for a woman. Gun comes with oak and leather case. CONDITION: Excellent with signs of light field use, retaining nearly all of its orig finishes on wood and metal. Bbls
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566
Session 1 have considerable silvering at muzzles and at sharp edges. Coin finish of action is somewhat darkened. There are a number of light handling marks and a few dings in wood finish. Checkering beginning to darken. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically very fine. Case is good. 52586-2 MGM290 (32,500-50,000)
567
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Session 1 1602.
*SUPERB HOLLAND & HOLLAND OVER-UNDER SPORTING MODEL SHOTGUN WITH INTERESTING FULL COVERAGE ENGRAVING BY E. VOS AND CASE. SN 50852. Cal. 12 ga. 30” Demi bloc bbls with flat matted solid rib are fitted with interchangeable choke tubes. Both ejector housings are engraved “Holland & Holland. London.” Bottom flat is stamped with 1999 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Bottom bbl is gold inlaid “1” which also appears on top lever and forend tip, as this gun is one of a pair. Coin finished low profile OU action features removable trigger/ firing group with single selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage finely and delicately cut scrolling fig leaf acanthus in scant line shaded background. This subtle and pleasing engraving is signed “E. Vos” at side of firing group housing. “Holland & Holland” is in tapered scroll on each lockplate, and bottom of action is engraved “The” “Sporting” “Model”. Pleasingly dark streaked and lightly crotch figured European walnut capped “Prince of Wales” pistol grip buttstock measures 15” over thin sporting clays pad. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Gold oval engraved “JJC” is on toe line. Matching full one piece forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom - .726. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 15”. Aluminum Americase two gun case is lined in dark burgundy velvet and has Cordura outer cover. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new with moderate firing halos on breechface and retaining essentially all of its orig finishes on wood and metal. There are some firing chatter marks on bbls under forend, and a few light scratches on butt. Checkering still light in color. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. 52586-1 MGM289 (32,500-50,000)
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568
Session 1
Reverse
569
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Session 1 1603.
*HOLLAND & HOLLAND “ROYAL” HAMMERLESS EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 25487. (ca 1907) Cal. 12 ga. 2-7/8” Chambers. 27-1/2” Dovetailed bbls with swamped game rib, are engraved “Holland & Holland” “98. New Bond Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Typical “Royal” action fitted with hand detachable Brazier locks also features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators and dbl triggers (front slightly “loose” to avoid bumping ones trigger finger during recoil). Action and locks are engraved in typical “Royal” house style with near full coverage large to medium sized well cut shaded open scroll with some floral and strapwork highlights. “Holland & Holland” is in classic arched device on each lockplate. Top lever is engraved “Royal” “Ejector”. Bottom of action is engraved “Royal” “Hammerless” “Ejector”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on short tang. Somewhat streaked American walnut straight grip buttstock with high comb measures 14-3/8” over black leather covered pad. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.734, right - .734. Bore restrictions: left - .006 recess (mod?), right - .005 recess (mod ?). Wall thickness: left - .022, right - .021. (Both in recess). Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Orig makers oak and leather case with dust divider, has brass corners and central circular medallion with inset leather oval on top embossed “H. F. M.” Interior is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed black leather H&H label in lid along with charge card for this particular gun. Case contains 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod with short handle and long body, round H&H marked oil bottle, pair of Parker Hale aluminum snap caps, some cleaning equipment, and detached handle and broken strap. CONDITION: Good, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a nicely done re-black. Action cleaned to coin finish. Newer, but old stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous scratches and marks. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is down on the flats and bbls are slightly off face. Bbls cut from 30” with recessed chokes. Top lever spring weak. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is dark, scuffed and rubbed. One replaced strap is good, the other is broken; handle detached. Interior cloth is good to fine with soiling and rubs. Label is very fine to excellent. Charge card is soiled and foxed. Accessories are good. 52591-1 MGM283 (5,0008,000) C&R
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Session 1 1604. *SPECIALLY ENGRAVED HOLLAND & HOLLAND SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN WITH CASE. SN 37215. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chamber. 32” Mono-bloc bbl fitted with broad matted ventilated rib is engraved “Holland & Holland, London” on rear portion of rib. Bbl flat is stamped with 1983 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chamber. Coin finished boxlock action is engraved with near full coverage semi-relief shaded open scroll. “Holland & Holland London” is on bottom. Sides of action are engraved with nicely detailed game scenes with a pair of ducks flushing from marsh on left, and a pair of pheasant flying on right. SN is in gold on bow of single beaded trigger guard. Well marbled dense stump figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over black open sided trap pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a gold oval engraved “E.D.C.” is on toe line. Long full ejector forend attaches to bbl with large screw with coin slot to secure spring tension release. Bore diameter: -.725. Bore restrictions: - .025 (IMod). Drop at heel: 2”, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 143/8”. Makers russet leather full length case with stitched leather corners is embossed “E. D. Chapman” on top. Case is lined in green cloth, and has H&H gold embossed black leather label in lid. Case contains an H&H marked oil bottle, and a can of NEVARUST. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig finishes on wood and metal, but with some evidence of poor storage, with some flecks of rust here and there, and a few minor marks in wood. Bore is excellent. Ejector will not fire. Case is fine with some scratches and rubs. Interior cloth is good with some mold and dirt. 52505-5 MGM263 (4,000-6,000) C&R
571
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Session 1
1605.
*KING ALPHONSO OF SPAIN’S TRULY SUPERB BARRE RELIEF ENGRAVED PURDEY HAMMER PIGEON SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND FACTORY LETTER, SUBJECT OF RECENT ARTICLE IN “DOUBLE GUN JOURNAL”. SN 19395. (1909) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 32” Chopper lump bbls with slightly concave matted pigeon rib, are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London.” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “CHOKE” with SNs and bbl makers initials “W.H” (Bill Hill). Tube numbers “53217” and “53218” are on loop. Robust bar-in-iron top lever action is fitted with rebounding bar locks with flat faced serpentine hammers. Action also features hidden third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers (front with “spring blade” meaning articulated). Action and locks are engraved in baroque style by noted French engraver, Magloire Aristide Barre, whose family worked for the French royal mint. All engraving is in high relief and consists of full coverage large open scrolled acanthus with floral highlights. Some scrolls terminate in mythological beasts including Griffin heads on lockplates and satyrs on fences. Other highlights consist of masks and torsos, with a superb greenman on bottom of action and Medusa mask on trigger guard bow. A female torso is on top lever and other smaller masks are at tips of lockplates and on trigger guard tang. Because of this extensive engraving the Purdey name and address along with SN are engraved on water table (Stated in factory letter). Very fine intricately marbled and beautifully stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15” over Silver type pad, and features classic drop points and flat top grip checkering. King Alphonso’s crest in gold is inlet on toe line. Splinter forend with Anson release has more superb engraving with masks on iron and forend tip. Actioners initials “AR” (unknown) are on the interior of the iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right - .731. Bore restrictions: left - .031 with .001 recess (full), right - .033 with .001 recess (full); (This is standard Purdey boring for pigeon guns. Recess giving superb tight patterns with a hot
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Session 1 center). (Factory records indicate “both fullest choke”.) Wall thickness: left - .029, right - .027. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast approx 1/4” off. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 15”. Period, possibly orig, oak and leather case with shaped brass corners has indecipherable embossing on top. Case is lined in scarlet cloth with gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, and contains a pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, and 2-pc cleaning rod, all Purdey marked, and relatively new. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with specifications and notes, copy of ledger page. Copy of note regarding new bbls. Copy of page from Purdey’s “The Guns and The Family” quoting Tom Purdey as saying that King Alphonso was “one of the best friends Purdey ever had” as he ordered many pairs of guns over the years, and hundreds of thousands of cartridges from Purdeys; these orders continuing throughout the first World War. Barre information from THE FIELD article from 5/2016 titled “Beasts on the Beauties”. DGJ Summer 2017 with article “A Gun Fit For a King, King Alphonso’s Purdey” with many photos. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Factory records indicate new bbls were made in 1923 to “shoot as well or better than old bbls”. These bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be an old re-black over some light pitting, with some subsequent marks and flecking. Action retains approx 70% of what appears to be its orig black finish with high points pleasingly silvered giving added depth to superb engraving. Buttstock retains most of what appears to be its orig finish with oil rubbed in over the years as maintenance with many marks and knocks. Newer pad does not fit particularly well at toe due to cracked plate. Checkering considerably worn. Forend wood possibly replaced at time of re-barrel, as it is rather plain. Checkering worn, but not as much as grip. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are fine. A soft guard or bumper at rear of trigger guard bow, is possibly orig. (Factory records indicate “padded guard”.) Case leather is considerably darkened, rubbed and stained. Straps are fair to good. Newer handle is good. Renewed interior cloth is excellent with some slight soiling. New label is excellent, as are accessories. A truly stunning hammer pigeon gun. It is not uncommon for live pigeon shooters to use hammer guns today, because of their absolute reliability. 52661-1 MGM295 (60,000-100,000) C&R
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Session 1 1606.
ANTIQUE PAIR OF JAMES PURDEY & SONS SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUNS WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES AND FACTORY LETTER, ONE WITH NEW FACTORY BARRELS. SN 15667/15668. (1896) Cal. 12 ga. 30” Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons Audley House South Audley Street London” on narrow game ribs. Bbls of “1” also have Whitworth steel information. “1” and “2” are engraved on breech ends of ribs, top levers, and inside of forend irons denoting a true pair. Bbl flats of “1” are stamped with London proofs, and 1973 London re-proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bbl makers initials “WH” (Bill Hill). Tube numbers “18060” and “18061” are on loop. Bbls of gun “2” are stamped with 1974 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers, again with SNs, and bbl makers initials “JA” ( J. Aldous). Tube numbers “73061” and “73062” are on loop. Case hardened Beasley patent self opening sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, engraved arrow tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Actions and locks are engraved in Purdey house style with exceptionally well cut small scroll surrounding rose bouquets as undoubtedly performed by head engraver, James Lucas. Trigger guards with open scroll on bows have SNs on tangs. Fairly well matched well streaked and nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-3/8” over checkered wood butts on 1-1/4” well matched extensions. LOP on orig wood is 14-3/16”. (Factory records indicate orig length of 14-1/2” most likely over buttplates.) Stocks feature elongated drop points, standard point pattern checkering on semi diamond hands, and vacant silver ovals on toe lines. Matching splinter ejector forends with Anson releases are marked with actioners initials “SP” (Sol Prentice) on irons. Gun “1”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right - .730. Bore restrictions: left - .017 (mod), right - .001 (cyl). Wall thickness: left - .026, right .026. Drop at heel: 1-15/16”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-3/8”. Gun “2”: Bore diameter: left -.730, right - .730. Bore restrictions: left - .009 (IC), right - .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .031. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 15-3/8”. Orig oak and leather two gun case with brass corners and central medallion is engraved “Kenneth Prescott” “20 Cambridge Square” “Hyde Park” “W.” Case is lined in scarlet cloth
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Session 1 and has small paper Purdey label in lid, along with charge card for this particular pair of guns. Case contains ebony handled turnscrew, matching striker key, 12 bore broken case extractor, bone handled cleaning brush, tin of NevaRust, pull through cleaning kit, and handle of 2-pc cleaning rod. An open compartment has two trigger locks and keys. Also included are red cloth bags. PROVENANCE: Factory fax confirming orig specs and new bbls. Purdey game register with red cover and “Directions for James Purdey & Sons Hammerless Guns 1887” with brown cover with information for guns number “138812”. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Orig bbls retain nearly all of a “best” London re-black with some light marks and scratches. New bbls (gun “2”) are in similar condition, but with fewer scratches in their orig blue. Actions retain 10 - 20% orig color where protected. Lockplates retain 30 - 50% of their orig color; left plates are strongest. Most orig blue is on top levers and traces of blue are on trigger guards. Stocks retain 30 - 40% of an old oil refinish, sharp edges rounded, checkering re-cut. Butt portions are refinished in oil, with installation of lengthening pieces, and have much less shine. Bores of “1” are very good to fine, with heavy frosting. Bores of “2” are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is dark, scuffed and rubbed, some places through. Newer straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is very good, considerably soiled from contact with guns, two areas rubbed through. Labels are foxed. Partitions have been moved to accommodate longer stocks. Accessories are good. 52752-1 MGM424 (18,000-28,000)
575
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Session 1 1607.
*FINE JAMES PURDEY SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 19916. (1910) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Chopper lump bbls are engraved with Purdey’s famous Audley House name and address, along with Whitworth steel information on slightly raised, narrow game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers, bottoms of bbls with “CHOKE” and SNs, and bottom of left bbl with bbl makers initials “WH” (Bill Hill). Tube nos “40430” and “40431” are on loop. Typical Purdey self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved with Purdey house style rose and scroll. “James Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and on bottom of action over “London”. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN on tang. Nicely marbled and lightly figured dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over russet leather covered pad, and features typical drop points, flat top point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release, and unknown actioners initials (T.N) are on iron. Bore diameter: left -.731, right - .732. Bore restrictions: left - .021 (mod), right - .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .026, right - .026. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Cast about 1/4” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14”. Orig makers oak and leather case with brass corners and circular central medallion, is lined in scarlet cloth. Small Purdey paper label is in lid, marked in pencil “R. D. Merrill AD 1911”. Orig charge card is present, with this guns SN. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with short handle (handle does not match), pair of snap caps, bone striker bottle containing a pair of strikers, round oil bottle, striker key, pull-through cleaning kit in morocco leather wallet, assorted mops, brushes, and jags, as well as two keys. Large compartment contains case straps. PROVENANCE: The Larry Kelley Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a rust re-blue, engraving on rib somewhat softened. Action retains 20 - 30% orig case hardening color, balance a fine bright silver, with no patches of darkening or staining. Lockplates retain 80 - 90% orig color, but faded. Top lever and trigger guard are re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain nearly all of an old hand rubbed oil refinish, checkering cleaned or lightly re-run. Bores are excellent, with a hint of frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case leather is darkened, scuffed, and stained, but with no losses. Newer straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth is good with numerous rubs and compressions, considerably soiled from contact with gun and bbls. Labels are foxed, charge card especially so. Accessories are good. A nice handling, attractive old Purdey. 52082-3 MGM37 (9,000-14,000) C&R
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Session 1 1608.
NICELY REFURBISHED JAMES PURDEY BARIN-WOOD TOP LEVER HAMMER LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 10332. (1878) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30” Sleeved bbls retain orig narrow game rib engraved with Purdey’s name and South Audley Street address and Whitworth steel information. Gun is no. “1” of a pair, with “1” engraved on rear portion of rib, water table, and on forend iron. Bbl flats are stamped with orig black powder London proofs, and 1983 London re-proofs for 2-3/4” chambers along with “SLEEVED”. Classic bar-in-wood action has top lever opening, and is fitted with rebounding bar locks having round bodied serpentine hammers with stylized dolphin’s heads. Action is engraved with near full coverage Purdey house style small scroll with rose bouquet highlights, as originated by and in this case most likely executed by long time Purdey engraver, J. Lucas. “J. Purdey & Sons” is at the bottom of each lockplate. Top lever is engraved “PATENT”. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN on tang. Strikingly marbled and fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8” over black leather covered pad over 1/2” composition spacer with widow’s peak. (Factory records indicate the stock was shortened to 13-15/16” from their orig length of 14-3/16”. No date recorded.) Stock features small drop points, usual point pattern checkering, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release, and iron is stamped with very early incidence of actioners initials “AM” (most likely A. Mayo, Sr). Bore diameter: left -.730, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .010 (IC to Lt mod), right - .005 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast is neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. (matching orig specifications) LOP: 14-7/8”. Old oak and leather case with brass corners and central medallion is lined in burgundy cloth, and has reproduction Purdey label and charge card in lid. Case contains a pair of snap caps and straps, along with a key. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. CONDITION: Good, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, most likely done at time of sleeving. Action and locks retain a considerable amount, perhaps as much as 30%, of their orig case hardening color, mostly where protected. Top lever, trigger plate, trigger guard, and forend iron re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done oil finish, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are excellent. There is a 1/2” stress crack behind left lockplate, and forend wood shows some shrinkage away from iron, but the wood around action bar where problems often occur, is sound, with no discernible cracks. Case leather considerably darkened, stained, bumped, and rubbed. Interior cloth and labels renewed, and are excellent. A handsome old Purdey given a new lease on life, which would undoubtedly make a good shooter. 520073 MGM46 (6,0008,000)
577
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Session 1 1609.
*JAMES WOODWARD SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 5313. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 29” Chopper lump bbls are engraved with Woodward name and St. James’s address along with Whitworth steel information on slightly swamped game rib with dolls head extension. Gun is numbered “3” in gold on rear portion of rib, top of action, and forend tip. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs, and London 2009 re-proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, makers initials, and “WHITWORTH STEEL”. Case hardened action has unusual (for Woodward) side lever opening with lever on right side, and features automatic safety with classic Woodward T-shaped button which completely covers the gold inlaid “SAFE” when in fire position. Action also features bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators in “bug eyed” tumbler pivots, and dbl triggers. Action is nicely filed with typical arcaded fences, and engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut small shaded scroll. “J. Woodward & Sons” is in parchment scroll flanked device on each lockplate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut “Prince of Wales” grip buttstock measures 14-3/4” over checkered hard rubber buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at the wrist, and a gold oval engraved with two family crests, one with the head of a unicorn and another with the head of a griffin, on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .014 (mod), right - .014 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .022, right - .025. Drop at heel: 2-11/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast slightly off. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Period leather case is embossed with initials “W. H. T.” on top. Interior is lined with burgundy cloth and has old paper Woodward label in lid. Case contains 2-pc oak and brass cleaning rod with mop brush and jag in black wallet, and a square oil bottle. CONDITION: Very good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a high quality rust blue, rib engraving rather thin. Action retains 20 - 30% orig color, strong where protected. Locks retain perhaps 40% of their color, faded overall. Stocks retain nearly all of a refinish, details somewhat rounded, wood slightly below metal. Checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine to excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is very good, with a number of bumps and rubs, beginning to darken. Straps and handle are good. Renewed interior cloth is fine, lightly soiled and rubbed. Label is foxed with one rub through. Accessories are good. 521867 MGM242 (8,000-12,000) C&R
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Session 1 1610.
*LIGHTWEIGHT BOSS OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 6846. (1920) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers (actual measure, ledger page states “chamber for 2-5/8” cases”). 26” Demi-bloc bbls have broad matted solid rib, which has lunate extension. Sides of top bbl are engraved “Boss & Co 13 Dover Street, Piccadilly. London. W.” and “Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Pressed Fluid Steel”. Bbls are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Case hardened low profile sidelock OU action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in Boss house style with well cut small scroll surrounding a plethora of small rose bouquets, as always well executed by Jack Sumner. Sides of action are engraved “Patent No 3307.1909”. Lockplates are engraved “Boss & Co” in ribands. Single beaded trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN in relief on tang. Superbly marbled and well figured European walnut newly made “Prince of Wales” round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over checkered wood butt, fitted with orig heel and toe plates. This stock appears to be of factory quality, and duplicates orig dimensions as outlined on ledger page, and features classic drop point and point pattern checkering. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Orig slim one piece ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom - .727. Bore restrictions: top - .010 (Lt mod), bottom - .006 (IC). Wall thickness: top - .026, bottom - .022. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast approx 1/4 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Old leather case is embossed “C. A. M.” on top, and is lined in burgundy cloth, and has Boss Dover Street label in lid with this address crossed out, and Albemarle Street stamped in. Case contains ebony and brass cleaning rod and Boss marked snap caps and square oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Copy of factory ledger page indicating gun was made for a VL&D client in 1920, confirming features and dimensions, including heel and toe plates. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a London quality re-black. Bbl engraving slightly softened.
579
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Session 1 Action retains most of its orig case hardening color. Locks retain nearly all of their orig color, but difficult to determine percentage due to heavy coat of proper action varnish. Newly made buttstock retains essentially all of its glossy french polish finish. Checkering of orig forend appears to have been cleaned up. Bores are fine, with some minor scattered very light pits and frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are
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Session 1 strong and slightly out of time. Case leather is considerably scuffed on edges with lid separated at corners. Label is very fine, foxed. Interior cloth is fine with soiling and compressions. Bottom partitions have been moved. Accessories are fine. A scarce high metal condition prewar Boss OU in a configuration very popular in America for grouse, woodcock, and quail. 52580-4 (40,000-60,000) C&R
581
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Session 1 1611.
*FINE PAIR OF BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUNS WITH CASE AND SOME ACCESSORIES. SN 5445/ 5446. (ca 1907) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30” Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Boss & Co 73 St. James’s Street, London.” on narrow swamped game ribs. Guns are a true pair with the numbers “1” or “2” inlaid in gold on rear portions of ribs, opening levers, and forend tips. Bbl flats are stamped with orig London proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot, and 2000 re-proofs for 70 mm (2-3/4). SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls. Case hardened sidelock actions are stocked to the fences and feature gold band tumbler end cocking indicators and Boss’s incomparable single triggers. Actions and locks are engraved with near full coverage exceptional house style rose and scroll by Jack Sumner. Sides of actions are engraved “Boss’s Patent”, and “BOSS & CO” is in scrolled riband on each lockplate. Single trigger patent info is on trigger plates, and single beaded trigger guards are scroll engraved with SNs in semi-relief on tangs. Well matched European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15” over black leather covered pads. Stocks feature classic drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, as well as vacant gold ovals on toe lines which have about 1/4” negative camber in racy Boss style. Matching splinter forends with Anson releases are fitted with Boss’s superior ejector system lifting cartridges well away from chambers when acting as plain extractors. Gun 5445: Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .009 (IC), right - .019 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15”. Gun 5446: Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .008 (IC), right - .018 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .028, right - .028. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”.
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582
Session 1 Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15”. Makers two gun oak and leather case with brass corners, is embossed “P. ALEXANDER” “ROYAL FUSILIERS”. Interior is lined in scarlet cloth, and fits these guns perfectly, and may indeed be orig to guns, but no charge card is present. A large paper Boss label with correct address and info label for single trigger guns, are in lid. Case contains four snap caps marked with gauge, one marked “J. Purdey”. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a London quality re-black. Actions and lockplates retain 10 - 20% orig case hardening color where protected, and are mostly a muted pewter gray. Stocks have a few light marks, nicks, and scratches, in their well done hand rubbed oil finish over some old dark dents. Checkering competently re-cut. Forends have some repairs to thin wood at sides toward tips. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Gun “1” is a bit off face, with no light visible on gun “2”. Ejectors are strong and in time. Triggers work well. Case leather is a pleasing dark tan, with a number of bumps and rubs, and a 6” x 6” area on top blacked out. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good with bumps, rubs, and soiling from contact with guns. Partitions are good with some blocks re-covered where worn. Labels are fair to good, heavily foxed, with some chips and rubs. A superb pair of Boss game guns with long stocks, and bbls that measure very well. 51172-1 (40,00055,000) C&R
583
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Session 1 1612.
*TRULY SUPERB, AS FOUND, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, LIGHTWEIGHT PAIR OF 16 GAUGE “GOLDEN AGE” BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE TRIGGER LIGHT GAME SHOTGUNS MADE FOR MRS. DODGE SLOAN, HEIRESS, SOCIALITE, SPORTS WOMAN, AND OWNER OF A MAJOR HORSE RACING STABLE, WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. 1) BOSS SXS DBL. SN 7529. (ca 1928) Cal. 16 ga. 2-9/16” Chambers. 28” Chopper lump bbls engraved “Boss & Co Dover Street, Piccadilly, London. England” on narrow swamped game rib. Gun built as part of a true pair, with the number “1” gold inlaid on rear portion of rib, top lever, and forend tip. Bbl flats stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. SN are on bottom of bbls. Nicely scaled down case hardened sidelock action stocked to the fence and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed striker, gold band tumbler end cocking indicator, and very unusual (for this time period), double triggers. Action is engraved in classic Boss house style wonderfully cut scroll and 19 rose bouquets, and is undoubtedly the work of noted engraver, Jack Sumner. “Boss & Co” is on the front of lockplate. Blued single beaded trigger guard has more rose and scroll on bow, and SN on tang. Well matched nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over checkered wood butt. Classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders, is at grip. Stock also features nicely shaped and attenuated drop points. Gold oval engraved “I. D. S.” are on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release, and is fitted with Boss’ excellent ejector system. Bore diameter: left -.661, right - .660. Bore restrictions: left - .011 (mod), right - .005 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Cast about 5/8” off. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, original as found. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, silvered at muzzle and around breech end, along with some high edge wear on rib, and a few scattered marks. Bbl flats and breech ends of bbls retain nearly all of their orig polish. Action retains 80 - 90% of orig case hardening color, silvered on fence and bead, thinning somewhat on bottom from normal hand wear. Lockplate retains nearly all of its orig color, tail of plate shows a bit of thinning. Top lever and trigger guard are silvered on high points. Stock retains nearly all of its orig hand rubbed oil finish with a few nicks and dings. Checkering shows light wear, and is a bit dirty, with a 1/2” x 1/4” dent on right rear of the forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbl is on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. C&R 2) BOSS SXS DBL. SN 7530. (ca 1928) Cal. 16 ga. 2-9/16” Chambers. 28” Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Boss & Co Dover Street, Piccadilly, London. England” on narrow
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Session 1 swamped game rib. Gun built as part of a true pair, with the number “2” gold inlaid on rear portion of rib, top lever, and forend tip. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. SN on bottom of bbls. Nicely scaled down case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fence and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed striker, gold band tumbler end cocking indicator, and very unusual (for this time period), double triggers. Action engraved in classic Boss
585
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Session 1
house style wonderfully cut scroll and 19 rose bouquets, and is undoubtedly the work of noted engraver, Jack Sumner. “Boss & Co” is on the front of lockplate. Blued single beaded trigger guard has more rose and scroll on bow, and SN on tang. Well matched nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over checkered wood butt. Classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders, is at grip. Stock also features nicely shaped and attenuated drop points. Gold oval engraved “I. D. S.” is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release, and is fitted with Boss’ excellent ejector system. Bore diameter: left -.-.661, right - .661. Bore restrictions: left .012 (mod), right - .008 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .031, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Cast off 5/8”. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. Orig makers oak and leather two gun case with brass corners, has central darker leather shaped rectangle embossed “Mrs. DODGE SLOAN” “LOCUST VALLEY” “LONG ISLAND, N.Y.” Case has its orig leather trimmed canvas cover with storage pouch in top, containing leather and canvas scabbard type gun slip cases. Central medallion on cover and ends of scabbards are embossed “I. D. S.” Interior of case is lined in burgundy cloth and has large Boss Dover Street card label in lid, Dover Street address has been lined out and over-stamped with later Albermarle Street address in red. Small instruction label relates to ejectors. Case is partitioned for both guns and contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with short handle, 2 pairs of snap caps marked “Watson Brothers”, Boss marked square oil bottle, pull through field cleaning kit in black morocco wallet, two brown leather wallets marked “1” and “2” containing spare strikers, as well as an assortment of cleaning mops, brushes, jags, turks head and tow. PROVENANCE: Wikipedia info on Mrs. Dodge Sloan(e). CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, original as found. Bbl retains over 95% orig blue, silvered at muzzle and around breech end, along with some high edge wear on rib, and a few scattered marks. A bit more hand wear shows toward breech end. Bbl flats and breech end of bbl retain nearly all of their orig polish. There is some light staining on breech end. Action retains 80 - 90% of orig case hardening color, silvered on
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Session 1 fence and bead, thinning somewhat on bottom from normal hand wear. Lockplate retains nearly all orig color. Top lever and trigger guard are silvered on high points. Stock retains nearly all orig hand rubbed oil finish with a few nicks and dings, most noticeably on left side of butt. Checkering shows light wear, and is a bit dirty. Bores are excellent with some scattered very light pits in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather remains light in color, with some slight compressions and rubs on edges. Outer cover is quite dirty, rubbed. All straps appear intact. Carrying scabbards are fine with some minor scuffs. Interior cloth is very good to fine, with a number of marks, rubs, and soiling from contact with guns and bbls, a few areas are rubbed through. Partitions are solid, accessories are fine. An exemplary pair of small bore Bosses, fresh to the market. 52251-4, 52251-5 MGM44 (35,000-55,000)
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Session 1 1613.
ANTIQUE PAIR OF 16 GAUGE BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUNS WITH CASE. SN 4637/4648. (1898, Boss factory records indicate 4648 was built to pair with 4637) ) Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 28” Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Westley Richards Patent One Trigger” and “Boss & Co 73. St. James’s Street. London.” on narrow slightly swamped game ribs. “1” and “2” are inlaid in gold on rear portions of ribs, top levers, and forend tips. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers, and London re-proofs at 677. Case hardened square back sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold) and single selective Westley Richards triggers. Actions are engraved in classic house style rose and small scroll as done by noted London engraver, Jack Sumner. “BOSS’S PATENT” is on each side of actions and “BOSS & CO” is on scroll on each lockplate. There are no single trigger patent numbers on trigger plates. Scroll engraved trigger guards have SNs in relief on tangs. Newly made lightly streaked and figured European walnut well matched buttstocks measure 14-5/8” over serrated horn buttplates, and have classic treatment of drop points, point pattern checkering, and vacant gold ovals. Matching Boss ejector forends with Anson releases, also have new wood. Bbl set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.679, right - .680. Bore restrictions: left - .009 (IC), right - .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .022, right - .022. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. BBL set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.678, right - .677. Bore restrictions: left - .011 (lt mod), right - .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .019, right .023. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. Old Boss oak and leather two gun case, most likely orig, has brass corners, and is embossed “16” on top. Case is lined in scarlet cloth, and has St. James’s Street paper label in lid. Case has “single trigger” and “ejector” instruction label in lid. Case contains 2-pc oak ramrod. PROVENANCE: Copy of Ledger pages for each gun with specs, and laminated information sheet printed “The Factory pair of Boss 16 ga shotguns, maintained by Boss, and kept in the factory for over 30 years.” CONDITION: Very fine, as completely refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black over a few light marks, engraving a bit softened. Actions retain essentially all of a dark case hardening recolor, silvered a touch on fences and beads. Newly made high quality stocks retain essentially all of their hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks, most notably a sharp ding on comb of gun “1”, and a smaller one at the same point on gun “2”. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face.
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588
Session 1
Ejectors are strong and in time. Triggers work. Ejector retracting tails are missing from ends of extractors on gun “2�. Case leather is dark, considerably rubbed and marked, with large rectangular panel set into top. Some loss of leather at bottom right. Straps and handle are missing. Interior cloth is very good, soiled and rubbed, some spots through. Label is considerably foxed, rubbed though on Boss label. Instruction label has bits missing. 52722-6 MGM406 (35,00055,000)
589
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Session 1 1614.
FINE TRUE PAIR OF BEAUTIFULLY RECONDITIONED EARLY ROBERTSON ERA BOSS SIDELEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUNS WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND HIGH QUALITY NEW MOTOR CASE. SN 4257/4258. (ca 1893) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30” Bbls are engraved “Boss & Co 13/14 Cork Street, London. W. L.” on flat, game ribs. “1” and “2” are inlaid in gold on rear portions of ribs, tops of actions, and forend tips, denoting a true pair. Bbls of “1” are of chopper lump construction, with bbl flats stamped with 2009 London nitro proofs. Bottom of right bbl is engraved “Barrels By A G & L” (Atkin, Grant, and Lang). Consignor states that the “1” barrels were made by Bill Blacker. Bbls of “2” are dovetailed and stamped with 2009 London nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Bottom of rear lump stamped with Boss’s bbl number “9302” (ca 1960), indicating that Boss made this set of barrels. Case hardened sidelock actions feature side lever opening with blued levers on right sides, automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Actions and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage superbly cut small shaded scroll with 18 rose bouquets in Boss house style, as executed by noted engraver, Jack Sumner. Sides of actions are engraved “BOSS’S PATENT EJECTOR” and “BOSS & CO” is in scrolled riband on each lockplate. Blued trigger guards are also scroll engraved with SNs in semirelief on tangs. Very well matched nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-3/4” over checkered wood butts, and feature standard drop points, point pattern checkering on full rounded grips, and gold ovals on toe lines engraved “RLR”. Matching splinter Boss ejector forends have Anson releases. Consignor states that the stocks and forends of both guns were made by Stephane Dupille, one of the leading stockers in the UK. Gun No “1”: Bore diameter: left -.727, right - .726. Bore restrictions:
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Session 1 left - .031 (full), right - .021 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .028, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast slightly off. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right - .728. Bore restrictions: left - .014 (mod), right - .011 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .024, right - .028. Drop at heel: 2-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast slightly off. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Guns are housed in what appears to be their orig leather two-gun case lined in scarlet cloth, with large paper Boss 73 St. James’s Street label in lid. Also included is a high quality dark brown leather two-gun motor case with stitched leather corners which has brown canvas leather trimmed outer cover embossed “R L R” on leather label. Interior is lined in light burgundy cloth with small Boss paper label in lid, and contains some cleaning equipment. The initials “JR” are on the actions of both guns (photos available) which indicates that John Robertson, the owner and guiding force behind Boss, was the actioner on this pair of guns. CONDITION: Fine, as completely refurbished, most likely by Atkin, Grant, & Lang, with bbls of gun “1” replaced, but utilizing orig ribs, retain essentially all of their orig blue. Bbls of gun “2” have a matching high quality re-blue. Actions retain 20 - 30% orig case hardening color where protected, cleaned and silvered on bottoms. Lockplates of both guns retain most of their orig color. All engraving remains sharp and clear. New factory quality stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with a few light handling marks. All bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong. Old case leather has considerable staining, marks, and rubs. New straps and handle are good. New case is excellent in all respects. A lovely pair of top quality sidelever guns ready for another century of enjoyment. 52186-3 (30,000-45,000)
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Session 1 1615.
CASED PAIR OF BOSS LEFT SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUNS. SN 4086/4234. (1890 and 1892) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers (4086 plug gauge stops 1/32” shy of 2-3/4”). 30” Dovetailed Damascus bbls (4086) and later dovetailed steel bbls (4234) have “Boss & Co 73 St. James’s Street. London.” on slightly swamped game ribs. Rear portions are gold inlaid “1” and “2”. (Although guns are a couple hundred numbers apart, Boss records indicate gun “4234” was made in 1892 to pair with “4086”.) These numbers are also in gold on tops of actions, but not marked on forends. Bbl flats of Damascus bbls are stamped with 1989 London re-proofs for 2-1/2” chambers at 736. Steel bbls are stamped with what appear to be spurious London proofs. Square back sidelock actions with side levers mounted on left sides feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), and dbl triggers. Actions are engraved with Boss house style rose and scroll, and even at this early date, were most likely executed by the Sumner family. Sides of actions are engraved “BOSS’S PATENT EJECTOR”, and “BOSS & CO” is in scrolled riband at the front of each lockplate. Trigger guards with open scroll surrounding perched pigeons on bows, have SNs are on tangs. Superbly matched, spectacular marbled and flame figured European walnut straight grip newly made buttstocks measure 14-3/4” over checkered wood butts with horn heel and toe plates. Stocks are classically styled with drop points, point pattern checkering on diamond hands, and vacant gold ovals on toe lines. Matching short splinter ejector forends have forward pivoting lever releases. Ejectors are of early Boss pattern with plunger housings on irons. Gun 4086: Bore diameter: left -.737, right - .736. Bore restrictions: left - .022 (mod), right - .010 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .018, right .020. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Gun 4234: Bore diameter: left -.731, right - .730. Bore restrictions: left - .026 (Imod), right - .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .031, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Guns are housed in a period Boss two gun leather case, possibly orig, with large Boss paper St. James’s Street label in lid. Case is lined in scarlet cloth. CONDITION: Very fine as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of their London quality finishes. Damascus has good definition to pattern. Newer steel bbls, have nearly all their orig finish. Actions and locks retain a considerable amount, perhaps as much as 40%, orig case hardening color, with some areas of brown staining. High quality newly made stocks retain essentially all of their orig hand rubbed oil finish, with a few slight subsequent marks. Bores are very fine to excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is fine, still relatively light in color. Interior cloth is fine, soiled and rubbed. Label is foxed with two rubs through. 52620-1 MGM398 (17,50027,500)
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Session 1 1616. *”GOLDEN AGE” TRUE SELF-OPENING BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 8470. (ca 1939) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 27” Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Boss & Co 41 Albemarle Street, Piccadilly, London. W.” on narrow swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and Boss single non-selective trigger. This late ‘30’s built gun features Boss’s unique self-opening action utilizing unusually strong return springs on cocking arms to overcome mainspring resistance in action, making it a true self-opener even when fired. Action is engraved in Boss house style with small scroll surrounding 17 rose bouquets, as always flawlessly executed by Jack Sumner. Each lockplate is engraved “Boss & Co” and trigger patent number is on trigger plate. Small bow single beaded trigger guard has matching scroll with SN in relief on tang. Well marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over checkered wood butt, and has classic drop points, grip checkering, and gold oval on toe line which is engraved “JCD”. Matching splinter Boss ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.732, right - .731. Bore restrictions: left - .008 (IC), right - .006 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .029, right - .028. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Brown leather Brady type VC case with canvas outer cover is lined in burgundy cloth, and has paper Boss Dover Street label in lid, and contains a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a glossy re-black, engraving slightly softened. Action and lockplates retain approx 30% orig case hardening color. Forend iron, top lever, and trigger guard re-blued, engraving softened. Well made replacement stock retains nearly all of its orig finish, checkering lightly worn. Forend checkering re-cut. There is a repair to edge of right bbl channel toward tip. Bores are very fine with a hint of light frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its canvas outer cover, which is also excellent. Interior cloth is very fine with rubs. Label slightly foxed. A fairly scarce Boss with an estimated production of around 100 true self-opening guns. 52700-48 MGM382 (25,000-35,000) C&R
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Session 1 1617.
*NICE OLD BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL OAK AND LEATHER CASE. SN 4850. (ca 1902) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 28” Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Boss & Co 73 St James’s Street London” on concave game rib. “1” is gold inlaid on rear portion of rib, as well as top lever and forend tip. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Case hardened square back sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and single trigger. Action is engraved in typical Boss house style with 17 rose bouquets surrounded by well cut scroll, as done by Jack Sumner. Sides of action are engraved “Boss’s Patent” and “BOSS & CO” is in riband on each lockplate. Trigger plate is not engraved with trigger patent information. Single beaded trigger guard with matching engraving has SN on tang. Factory quality, relatively newly made, nicely marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-15/16” over checkered wood butt, and features nicely carved drop points, well cut point pattern checkering on semi-diamond hand, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Orig splinter Boss ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.735, right - .734. Bore restrictions: left - .008 (IC), right - .005 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .020, right - .025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Cast about 1/4 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-15/16”. What appears to be orig oak and leather case with brass corners is lined in scarlet cloth, and has large paper St. James Street Boss label in lid. Case contains ebony and brass cleaning rod (handle missing), round oil bottle, and a pair of snap caps (one marked S. Grant). CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black probably done at time of excellent re-stock. Stock retains essentially all of its oil finish. Forend refinished, checkering re-cut. Action and locks retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening color, strong where protected, otherwise a smooth pewter gray. Bores are very fine with some light striations and frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Ejector retracting lug is missing from right extractor. Trigger works. Case leather is considerably darkened with many marks and rubs. Newer straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good to fine, considerably soiled and marked. Label is foxed to brown overall, with rub through. Accessories are good. 52730-1 MGM389 (10,000-14,000)
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Session 1 1618.
*SCARCE 16 GAUGE BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 6531. (ca 1920) Cal. 16 ga. 2-9/16” Chambers. 27” Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Boss & Co 13. Dover Street. Piccadilly. London.W” on narrow, swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London “1 oz.” nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Small sized sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and Boss’s single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved in Boss house style with scroll and 19 rose bouquets, as usually executed by noted London engraver, Jack Sumner. “BOSS & Co” is on scrolled riband on each lockplate, and “BOSS & Co” “PATENT” is on bottom of action. Single trigger patent number is on base of trigger plate. Single beaded small bow trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN in relief on tang. Lightly figured dense American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4” over brown Pachmayr white line pad. Drop points are behind lockplates, and point pattern checkering is at grip. Splinter ejector forend with orig wood has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.663, right - .667. Bore restrictions: left - .010 (IC), right - .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .025, right - .022. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Cast 1/2” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Makers oak and leather case with brass corners, is embossed “H. A.” on top. Interior is lined in scarlet cloth, and has large Boss paper label in lid, with 73 St. James St address, and 13 Dover Street addresses crossed out in red with 41 Albemarle Street address stamped in. There is also an information label regarding single triggers and ejectors. Case contains 2-pc mahogany and brass cleaning rod with short handle, turks head, jag, horn handled turnscrew, horn handled 16 bore chamber brush by Hawksley, and a glass oil bottle with pewter top and green Boss label. CONDITION: Good to fine, restocked. Bbls retain 40 - 50% orig blue with considerable silvering and lightening of finish overall, with numerous light marks. Action and lockplates retain approx 40% of their orig case hardening color, quite strong where protected. There are traces of blue on bow of trigger guard, and top lever retains most of its blue. Top strap shows discoloration from heat, and it appears that it has been bent down somewhat. Screw slots of lock and action pins show considerable use from restocking. Replacement buttstock retains most of its finish and orig forend wood shows considerable wear with some areas of checkering worn. Bores are very fine to excellent, shiny with some light marks, mostly in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Case leather is dark and scuffed. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is very good to fine, with compressions and soiling. Large label is very fine. Information label is soiled and rubbed through. Accessories are good. A fine small bore Boss, worthy of a correct re-stock, and some TLC. 52251-3 MGM42 (10,000-12,000) C&R
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Session 1 1619.
*UNUSUAL CASED PAIR OF HIGH CONDITION JOHN DICKSON SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUNS. SN 6635/6671. (1917 Made as a pair) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 29” Chopper lump bbls are engraved “John Dickson & Son. 63 Princes Street Edinburgh” on narrow, swamped game ribs. “1” and “2” are gold inlaid on rear portions of ribs, top levers, and forend tips. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Case hardened sidelock actions are stocked to the fences and feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold) and double triggers. Actions are engraved with very well cut large open shaded scroll with strapwork highlights in the manner of Harry Kell, although most of Dickson’s engraving was carried out by Jack Sumner. “John Dickson & Son” is on each lockplate, as well as on bottoms of actions over “Edinburgh”. Blued top levers and trigger guards have matching scroll. SNs are on trigger guard tangs. Finely marbled and lightly figured well matched European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15” over checkered wood butts, and feature classic drop points, as well as point pattern checkering on diamond hands. Gold ovals on toe lines are engraved “A. C. C.” Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun “1”: Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .730. Bore restrictions: left - .023 (mod), right .009 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .027, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast off about 1/4. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 15”. Gun “2”: Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .021 (mod), right - .005 (IC). Wall
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Session 1 thickness: left - .027, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast 1/4 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 15”. Orig makers leather case with canvas outer cover is marked “Arthur C. Connell” on both cover and top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has padded dust divider between top and gun compartment. Dickson roaring lion gold embossed label is in lid. Case is fitted for both guns, and contains two pairs of snap caps, one pair by A & F. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a “best” re-black. Actions and locks have most of their orig case hardening color. Stocks retain essentially all of a well done hand rubbed oil finish, with a few subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent, with some rubs and scuffs, but mostly protected by its outer cover, which is good to fine, considerably rubbed. Interior cloth is very fine with some insect damage in lid. Label is excellent. Gun compartment somewhat soiled and rubbed. Superb example of London pattern sidelock guns, a number of these were made before and after WWI, by this revered Scottish maker known for their round actions. 52700-51 (45,000-55,000) C&R
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Session 1
1620. NICELY REFURBISHED JOHN DICKSON ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 4453. (1891) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 28” Chopper lump bbls are engraved “John Dickson & Son Edinburgh” on narrow, swamped game rib with extension. There are 1” triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with 1991 Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Case hardened round bodied proprietary Dickson trigger plate action is stamped with patent use number “360” on water table, and has been fitted with early type Dickson ejectors. Action is filed in classic style and has early raised beads on fences. Action features early type gold pin cocking indicators, pivoting third fastener, automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut (probably by Sumner) small scroll with “John Dickson & Son” “PATENT” in scrolled riband on each side. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN on tang. Very nicely marbled and stump figured eye-catching European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates. Classic point pattern checkering is at grip. A gold oval engraved “GOB” is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .020 (mod), right - .014 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .031, right - .028. Drop at heel: 1-15/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast slightly off. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. Gun is housed in an old possibly orig, oak and leather case, with brass corners, embossed “ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Dickson “roaring lion” label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a “best” black, undoubtedly done when bbls were made in 1991. Action retains nearly all St. Ledger quality color re-hardening, silvered a bit on fences, engraving slightly softened. New stocks retain essentially all of their hand rubbed oil finish with a few subsequent marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is considerably darkened and has many scrapes and rubs. Newer straps are fine. Old handle is good. Leather hinge deteriorated, almost detached. Interior cloth is good with soiling and rubs, with some new spacers. Label is excellent. 52186-4 (14,000-20,000)
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Session 1 1621.
*GOLDEN AGE JOHN DICKSON ROUND ACTION EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 7191. (1929) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Chopper lump bbls are engraved “John Dickson & Son 32 Hanover Street Edinburgh” on narrow, swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers with fraction over stamped “3/4”. Patent number “1692” round action is coin finished, and fitted with Dickson’s excellent internal ejector system as copied by Ruger for their “Gold Label” double. Action also features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), pivoting third fastener, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage very well cut rose and scroll as normally done by Jack Sumner. “Dickson’s” “Patent” is in gold on bottom of action. Blued trigger guard with more scroll on bow, has SN in semirelief on tang. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over deeply curved checkered wood butt. Classic point pattern checkering is on semi-diamond hand, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .016 (mod), right - .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .023, right - .024. Drop at heel: 1-15/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast about 3/8” off. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14”. High quality leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in rose colored cloth, and has old Dickson roaring lion label in lid. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod, with mop, jag, and brush, and a square oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Copy of ledger page with specifications and stating gun was made in 1929 for James Kenneth. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality re-blue, engraving freshened. Action cleaned to coin finish, engraving remains sharp and clear. Stocks retain over 90% of an old oil finish, possibly orig, with numerous light marks. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is a bit loose with forend removed, bbls down on the flats, and slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is very fine with some light marks and rubs. Straps and handle are good. Renewed interior cloth is very fine. Label is good. 52591-2 MGM282 (9,000-13,500) C&R
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Session 1 1622.
*RARE MACNAUGHTON “SKELETON” ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 2771. (1906) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 28” Boldly patterned Damascus bbls are engraved “James MacNaughton & Sons, 36 Hanover Street, Edinburgh and Perth”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers, and 1971 Birmingham re-proofs. Gun is “1” of a pair with “1” engraved on rib, top lever, and on forend iron. Case hardened top lever “skeleton” (action bar partially covered with wood) action features toggling tang safety, pivoting third fastener, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut and nicely shaded scrolling grape leaves and grape clusters. This interesting engraving is around breech ends of bbls and on rear portion of rib, as well as on trigger guard bow and trigger plate, which extends to rear forming tang, which is engraved with SN. This unusual engraving is of the type attributed to Harry Morris. Nicely fiddle figured and lightly marbled flesh-toned European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4” over checkered wood butt. Classic point pattern flat top checkering on a grip. There is a gold oval, engraved with monogram “DV” (?) on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.732, right - .732. Bore restrictions: left - .020 (mod), right - .009 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .028, right - .026. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast slightly off. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Good quality oak and leather two gun case with brass corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has old MacNaughton label in lid. Case contains some cleaning equipment. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an excellent re-brown, most likely done at time of re-proof, over some light marks, and with a few subsequent scratches, some fairly deep in front of forend release. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color where protected. This color was never very strong, and action actually exhibits very light wear, and is mostly a fine pewter gray, lovely engraving retains all of its detail. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish over some old marks. Checkering somewhat worn and filled with oil, especially at borders. Bores are excellent, very lightly frosted. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case appears to be old, but completely refurbished with new exterior leather and interior. Label is foxed, cracked and soiled. This gun is a scarce Scottish classic with excellent measurements. 52186-5 (15,000-20,000) C&R
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Session 1 1623.
*UNUSUAL ALEX MARTIN SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME SHOTGUN HAVING SUPERB CLASSIC CELTIC ENGRAVING IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE WITH ACCESSORIES. SN 6340. (1928) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. Newly London made 28” chopper lump bbls are engraved “Alex Martin. 20 Exchange Square. Glasgow & at Edinburgh & Aberdeen” on narrow, swamped, game rib. Breech section of rib and ends of bbls have Celtic knotwork engraving. Bbl flats are stamped with 1990 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Bottom rib is deeply marked with importers name and address (Woodcock Hill) where covered by forend. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Purdey type hidden third fastener, and dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage very well executed classic Celtic knotwork, surrounding swagged double headed kelpies, with a pair of these beasties on each lockplate and another pair on bottom of action either side of trigger plate. Single beaded trigger guard with more knotwork has single headed sea serpent on bow. SN is in relief on tang. Finely marbled and nicely stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4” over checkered wood butt on 3/8” extension. Stock features semi-diamond grip with classic point pattern checkering and well shaped drop points. Two gold ovals are on toe line, one engraved “S. P. M” and the other “W. B. M”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.724, right - .724. Bore restrictions: left - .020 (mod), right - .013 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Original makers leather case is embossed “S. P. M.” on top, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Alexander Martin label in lid. Case contains a pair of snap caps, and a large rectangular oil bottle, all marked “Alex Martin”, along with a 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod with jag. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished. New bbls (consignor states made by Bill Blacker) retain essentially all of their London quality black. Action and lockplates retain nearly all of a well done re-color. Top lever and trigger guard re-blued, and retain essentially all of that blue. Engraving on all metal parts slightly softened. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done hand rubbed oil refinish over a few old marks and with some light subsequent marks. Checkering competently re-cut. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent, with tight action and strong ejectors. Lengthening piece most likely added at time of stock refinish. Case leather has darkened, and has many scuffs and rubs. Old straps are fair to good. Handle is new. Interior cloth is good to fine, with considerable soiling, some partitions restored. Label is fine with some rubs from fences. An attractive nicely restored Scottish “best”. 52186-2 MGM35 (11,00016,000) C&R
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Session 1 1624.
*FINE CASED PAIR OF LONDON REFURBISHED SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUNS BY STEPHEN GRANT. SN 8044/8045. (1919) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. Ken Duglin who, during his tenure at Atkin, Grant, and Lang, made a practice of finding fine old actions and then completely re-working them to customer specifications, thereby giving his clients superb bespoke guns at a reasonable price. These guns are most likely among those he refurbished with London quality case hardening colors and London made stocks and new bbls. These guns have 30” chopper lump bbls with numerals “1” or “2” inlaid in gold on slightly swamped game ribs. Rear portions of ribs are engraved “Patent Ejector”. Tops of bbls are engraved “Stephen Grant & Sons” “7 Bury Street St James’s London.” Bbl flats are stamped with 2001 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Case hardened sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold) and dbl triggers. They are filed in Grant “best” fashion with double beads and classic Grant house style fences. Actions are engraved with near full coverage very well cut varying sized shaded scroll. “Stephen Grant & Sons” is at the bottom of each lockplate. Scroll engraved trigger guards have SNs in gold on tangs. Actions are originally a true pair with numbers “1” and “2” gold inlaid on top levers and forend tips, matching numbers on bbls. Attractive nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-3/4” over checkered wood butts. Classic drop points are behind locks, and usual point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grips. Gold ovals on toe lines are engraved “L. C”. Splinter ejector forends have Anson releases and wood of each forend matches buttstock very well. BBL set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.724, right - .723. Bore restrictions: left - .022 (mod), right - .013 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .031. Drop at heel: 2-5/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast on about 3/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. BBL set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.724, right - .724. Bore restrictions: left - .025 (Imod), right - .014 (Lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .035, right - .034. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-
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Session 1 3/4”. London best oak and leather two gun case with brass corners and circular central medallion, has leather trimmed canvas outer cover with snap closure. Central leather medallion is embossed “L.C.” Interior of case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has Stephen Grant Windmill Road paper label in lid. Case contains usual “best” accessories mostly marked “Atkin, Grant, & Lang” including snap caps, oil bottle and cleaning equipment. CONDITION: Excellent, showing almost no use since being refurbished, with only a few light handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Gun “1” shows the most use, with a number of scratches on butt, and some marks on bbls. This gun also has had the left top horn of head repaired after the opening of a grain check. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Case is excellent, inside and out. An opportunity to acquire an excellent pair of London “best” game guns at a super bargain price. Bbls and stocks alone would cost well over $40000.00 today. 52356-1 MGM179 (20,000-25,000) C&R
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Session 1 1625.
CLASSIC OLD PAIR OF SIDE LEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR STEPHEN GRANT GAME SHOTGUNS WITH “NEW BARRELS BY W. RICHARDS” AND CASE. SN 5717/ 5718. (1887) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 28” Dovetailed bbls are engraved “New Barrels By - W. Richards. Liverpool & Preston” on narrow swamped game ribs, which are also engraved “1” or “2”. Bbl flats are stamped with pre 1921 Birmingham nitro proofs (no date) for 2-1/2” chambers. Coin finished side lever sidelock actions have beautifully filed serpentine fences, and opening levers mounted on right. Actions feature non-automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold) and dbl triggers. Actions are engraved with 80% coverage exceptionally well cut small scroll. “Stephen Grant” is on each lockplate. Trigger guards with scroll on bows, have SNs on tangs. Nicely matched darkly marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-1/4” over checkered wood butts. Rounded drop points are behind locks. Typical point pattern checkering is at grips. Vacant silver ovals are on toe lines. Matching splinter forends have been fitted with Baker type ejectors, and have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.726, right - .726. Bore restrictions: left - .027 (mod), right - .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .027, right - .028. Drop at heel: 2-5/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Approx 3/8” cast off. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.728, right - .727. Bore restrictions: left - .029 (IMod), right - .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .022, right - .021. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast approx 3/8” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Best quality oak and leather two gun case with brass corners is lined in scarlet cloth, and has large paper Grant reproduction label in lid. PROVENANCE: The Larry Kelley Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality rust re-blue. Actions are cleaned to coin finish, engraving remains clear. Trigger guards re-blued many years ago, retain traces of that blue, engraving considerably worn, and SNs are almost illegible. Stocks retain most of a shiny oil finish, sharp edges rounded, checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine with some light frosting. Gun “1” bbls are on face, action is tight. Gun “2” is slightly off face and loose. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case leather is still mostly light in color, with some bumps and rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good to fine, with considerable rubs and soiling. New label has some marks. 52082-2 MGM43 (12,00018,000)
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Session 1 1626. *SUPERB “GOLDEN AGE” STEPHEN GRANT SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND SOME ACCESSORIES. SN 17819. (ca 1936) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. This fine prewar “best” gun, made shortly after the amalgamation of Stephen Grant with Joseph Lang, Ltd, has 28” chopper lump bbls with narrow, slightly swamped game rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “Stephen Grant & Sons” “7 Bury Street St. James’s London.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Case hardened sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Action is filed in classic Grant house style with raised ellipses wrapping around fences. Action and locks are engraved with 80% coverage very finely cut varying sized scroll. “Stephen Grant & Sons” is on each lockplate. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over checkered wood butt on 7/16” lengthening piece. Stock features classic point pattern checkering, vacant gold oval, and drop points. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.728, right - .728. Bore restrictions: left - .024 (mod), right - .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .026, right - .027. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast about 1/4” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. Makers brown canvas VC case with stitched leather corners, is lined in green cloth, and has correct Grant & Lang label in lid. Case contains a pair of Grant & Lang marked snap caps, round oil bottle, and cleaning equipment, as well as a Grant & Lang marked tin of Rangoon oil. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95% of what appears to be orig blue, but may be a factory quality re-blue done at time of re-proof. Engraving remains clear. Action retains approx 40% orig case hardening color, strong where protected, silvered on bottom and fences. Lockplates retain most of their orig color, perhaps as much as 75%. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of a re-blue, silvering at normal points of wear, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with many light marks and scratches, some fairly deep, most notably on left side near drop point. Grip checkering worn, and has not been re-cut. Forend possibly refinished with checkering re-cut, many years ago. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Exterior of case is somewhat faded and shows many rubs and scuffs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good with soiling and rubs. Label is somewhat foxed overall, with rub through to wood at upper left corner. 52557-1 MGM268 (10,000-15,000) C&R
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Session 1 1627.
RARE “BEST” QUALITY 8 BORE STEPHEN GRANT UNDER LEVER HAMMER WATERFOWL SHOTGUN. SN 2916. Cal. 8 BORE. 32” Three stripe Damascus bbls are engraved “S. Grant 67-1/2 St. James’s Street. London.” on concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs and nitro re-proofs for 2-1/8 oz of shot, 3-1/2” chambers. Jones under lever action with non rebounding peninsula back locks with round bodied serpentine dolphin headed hammers, is engraved with 80% coverage exceptionally well cut small to medium sized shaded scroll. Fences have larger shaded scroll. “S. Grant” is on each lockplate. Beautifully marbled and attractively figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over blued steel buttplate. Typical point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with steel tip, has sliding side bolt through shaped steel escutcheons. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.854, right - .850. Wall thickness: left - .044, right - .044. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 10 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a very fine rebrown with excellent definition to pattern. Action and locks retain most of their orig case hardening color, considerably faded, but most likely well over 60%, with some light flecking on left lockplate. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done rubbed oil finish over some light marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent with one or two scattered pits, and some light striations. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. A superb best big bore with great dimensions and balance. 52700-43 MGM371 (4,0006,000)
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Session 1 1628.
*20 BORE WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE LOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 17365. (1912) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. Two sets of 26” chopper lump bbls with concave game ribs, are both engraved “Whitworth Fluid Compressed Steel” and “Westley Richards 23 Conduit St. London” on ribs. Bbl flats of one are stamped with 1957 Birmingham nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4” chambers, and with earlier Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. These bbls have secondary Westley Richards number “02108”. Second set of bbls has Westley Richards secondary number “01930”, have orig Birmingham proofs on bottoms of bbls and re-proofs on bbl flats. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Whitworth steel logos, production numbers, and SNs. Ogee backed hand detachable sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Westley Richards typical long dolls head rib extension and bolt third fastener, single trigger, and early type detachable locks with removable floorplate. Locks are stamped with Westley Richards patent use no. 2080. Action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut open scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is in scroll terminated riband on each side. Top of action is engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS” and “PATENT ONE TRIGGER”. Top lever is engraved “2” which also appears on forend iron. Blued floorplate is fully scroll engraved. Trigger guard is engraved with pointing setter on bow, and SN at grip. Beautifully figured and well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over dark brown leather covered pad. Classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset hard rubber tip and Deeley release. Set 02108: Bore diameter: left -.620, right -.620. Bore restrictions: left -.019 (mod), right -.009 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-15/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 5 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. Set no. 01930: Bore diameter: left -.619, right -.619. Bore restrictions: left -.027 (full), right -.013 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-15/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 5 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14”. What appears to be orig makers leather case with brass corners is embossed “J. T. W.” on top, and is lined in green cloth, with Westley Richards Conduit Street label in lid. Case with space for action and both sets of bbls, contains 3-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod, pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, and two rosewood handled turnscrews. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Fine.as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a sympathetic satin rust re-blue, engraving very slightly softened, and some light rubs. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color where protected, but is almost completely pewter gray. Floorplate, top lever, and trigger guard have been re-blued, and retain approx 95% of that blue, with silvering from normal hand wear on front of floorplate, thumbpiece, and trigger guard tang. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done oil refinish, Checkering re-cut. There is a new screw through forend iron. Bores are excellent. Action is tight with both sets of bbls, which are both on face. Ejectors are in time. Single trigger works. Case leather is still mostly light in color, with a considerable number of rubs, marks, and scratches. Straps are good. Handle is very tender (has been restitched). Interior has been partially relined, with green felt, with felt repairs to partitions and blocking recovered in is good with some staining, fading and considerable rubs. Label is foxed with patched rubs through. New accessories are excellent. A great handling, solid little gun. “Certifiable preban ivory” bead sight. 525841 MGM280 (10,000-12,500) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1629.
20 GAUGE W. AND C. SCOTT “PREMIER” HAMMERLESS GAME SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 46142. (ca. 1891) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” and 26” Bbls. 28” Bbls with raised flat file cut rib and clover leaf extension are engraved “Sleeved by I. M. Cruddington. Bath. England.” on tops. Bbl flats show London nitro proofs for 1986 over older London proofs. New proofs are at .626 for 2-3/4” chambers and are stamped “Sleeved”. Bottom of right bbl is stamped “I M C” and with SN. 26” Bbls have flat raised file cut rib engraved “Paul Jaeger - Jenkintown” and “Kal. 20/70 - 20/70” in uncut rectangles. Bbl flats have Ferlach proofs for 1973. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Ferlach proofs, “20/70”, and “Bohler. Blitz Stahl”. Bottom of right bbl is stamped with SN, “J W” in oval, and “K”. Bottom rib is engraved “Made in Austria”. Action flats are stamped with various English and Austrian proofs, SN, patent information, and “The Premier Gun”, “W & C Scott & Son Makers”, “Patent Action”, along with the Scott castle logo. Case hardened Perkes patent hammerless sidelock action features automatic safety (“Safe” is relief engraved), pivoting third fastener, crystal indicators, patent gas checks, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are beautifully engraved with very finely cut shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of game birds: Gaggle of geese in marsh setting on bottom of action; pair of swimming ducks on front portion of left lockplate; single standing duck on shore at rear. Right lockplate has an unidentifiable pair of game birds at front and larger single bird at rear. Bottom of action is engraved “W & C. Scott & Son Patent Block Safety Hammerless”. Both lockplates are engraved “Patent Crystal Indicator” in an arc under the indicator. Rear of top tang is turned to the right. Very nicely marbled European walnut “Prince of Wales” grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, and 24 LPI point pattern checkering with line border. There is a gold oval on toe line engraved with monogram “W. C.” and “de L”. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Sleeved 28” Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.625, right -.625. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Weight: 5 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-1/4”. New 26” Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.624, right -.625. Bore restrictions: left -.005 (IC), right -.003 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.027. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. Old oak and leather case with brass corners is embossed “W. O. Gay Boston” on lid. Interior is lined in red cloth, and has black W. and C Scott leather label. Included is a round oil bottle, and a key and case straps in covered compartment. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of their blue, but are slightly silvered at muzzles and breeches. Action retains 40-50% original case color. Left lockplate retains 80-90% color, right plate 50-60%. Trigger guard and top lever retain a majority of their re-blue, but are considerably silvered at thumbpiece and grip. Stock retains most of an old oil finish with numerous light marks from handling and use. Checkering is slightly worn. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Case leather has darkened and has been stabilized, with numerous marks and scuffs. Straps are new replacement. Original handle is good. New interior is excellent. 52007-1 (6,000-8,000)
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Session 1 1630. *FINE 28 BORE CHURCHILL “HERCULES” BOXLOCK EJECTOR “XXV” LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 23801. Cal. 28 ga. 25” Dovetailed bbls are gold inlaid “XXV” on rear portion of raised Churchill rib. Tops of bbls are engraved with makers name and London address. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers, splinter is marked with importer (A&F Houston, Texas). (It is interesting to note that this late Churchill gun was not offered at the Dallas auction, but had been sold earlier.) Case hardened small size boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), arcaded back, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage varying sized shaded scroll. “Churchill” is in rectangular device on each side. Blued trigger plate is engraved “Hercules” “Finest Quality” “Model”. Dbl beaded trigger guard has matching scroll on bow, and SN in riband on tang. Nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15” over checkered wood butt, and features nicely shaped side panels with drop points, classic point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.551, right - .548. Bore restrictions: left - .022 (full), right - .011 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 15”. Maker’s green canvas VC case with stitched leather corners is lined in green felt, and has black leather silver embossed Churchill label in lid. Case contains cleaning equipment, snap caps, and a key. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, with evidence of some slight field use, including some light scratches on bottom of left bbl, a hint of silvering on high edges, and a few light marks in wood finish. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine with some scuffs and marks. Interior is fine. A superb little quail or woodcock gun, one of the last Churchills. 52197-2 MGM38 (8,000-12,000) C&R
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Session 1 1631. *CUTE LITTLE 20 BORE CHURCHILL XXV “HERCULES GRADE” EASY OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 23694. Cal. 20 ga. 25” Dovetailed bbls with matted Churchill rib, gold inlaid XXV at breech end, are engraved with Churchill name and address on tops. There are 1” pyramids of scroll engraving at breech ends, ivory bead front sight. Case hardened boxlock arcaded back easy opening action features automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage varying sized scroll. Each side is engraved “CHURCHILL”. Floorplate is engraved “Hercules” “Finest Quality” “Model”. Small bow double beaded trigger guard has SN on tang. Well marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15” over checkered wood butt, and features well cut drop points, and point pattern checkering. Individual letter “A” in gold is inlet on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.613, right - .611. Bore restrictions: left - .014 (mod), right - .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .038, right - .036. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast slightly off. Weight: 5 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 15”. Orig makers VC leather case with stitched leather corners is gold embossed “V. A. D.” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed Churchill label in lid, and contains cleaning equipment and C A G & L snap caps. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes regarding craftsmen involved in the building of this gun, including Ted Spurrier, Tony Tomlinson, and Stephen Hutton. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of relatively light field use. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue, thinning at breech and muzzles. Action retains 80 - 85% orig color, silvered on beads and fences. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with some light marks and dings. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Single trigger works. Case is very fine to excellent with some scuffs and rubs. Interior cloth is fine, rubbed and lightly soiled. Accessories are fine. 52718-1 (7,000-10,000) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1632.
CUTE LITTLE 28 GAUGE TOP LEVER HAMMER SHOTGUN BY WATSON BROTHERS WITH CASE. SN 4730. (ca 1892) Cal. 28 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 24-1/8” Damascus bbls are engraved “Watson Bros 4 Pall Mall London.” on narrow game rib with doll’s head extension. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs and 1987 Birmingham re-proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Very small case hardened top lever action is fitted with rebounding back locks with sideplates which fit into action bar in typical bar lock style. Locks are fitted with short round bodied serpentine hammers with tall spurs. Action and locks are engraved with 60% coverage well cut varying sized scroll within feather and geometric borders. “Watson Bros” is on each lockplate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Very nicely marbled and attractively figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over checkered wood butt. Typical Watson rounded drop points are behind lockplates, and point pattern checkering is on grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Watson patent spring tension release. Bore diameter: left -.560, right - .560. Bore restrictions: left - .035 (full), right - .035 full). Wall thickness: left - .035, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 4 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. What appears to be orig, makers green canvas leather trimmed case with brass corners is embossed “R. G. M.” on top. Case is lined in green cloth and has large paper Watson label in lid. Case is made for 24” bbls, and the gun fits very well. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of an old re-brown with good definition to pattern. Engraving somewhat softened. Action and locks retain a considerable amount orig case hardening color, fairly strong where protected, and may rate 40%. Stocks retain nearly all of an old french polish finish over some marks, with a few subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are fine. Top lever screw is slightly buggered. Case is good overall, exterior faded and scuffed; interior cloth is good, with some partitions moved. Label is fine. 52591-3 MGM284 (6,500-8,500)
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1633. *CUTE LITTLE 28 GAUGE BOXLOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN RETAILED BY B. JENKINSON OF NEW YORK. SN 700. Cal. 28 ga. 26” Dovetailed bbls are engraved “B. Jenkinson. New York. N.Y.” on narrow, swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1953 Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Gun was made by Holloway of Birmingham, and their production number is on splinter “H22734”. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage sprays of well cut scroll within line and vine borders. “B. Jenkinson” is on each side. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Very finely marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.550, right - .550. Bore restrictions: left - .020 (mod), right - .032 (extra full). Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast very slightly off. Weight: 5 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. PROVENANCE: Guns International listing of this gun with considerable information on Bob Jenkinson and Holloway. CONDITION: Excellent, as very lightly and superbly partially refinished. This little gun is in exceptional condition with only a bit of silvering from normal hand wear in orig case hardening on action. Bbls have been re-blacked and retain nearly all of that black. Stocks lightly oil refinished over one or two light marks, retaining nearly all of that finish, checkering cleaned up, so gun appears near new. Bores are excellent, with a hint of frosting toward breech ends. Front bead is missing. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 52709-3 MGM411 (5,000-8,000) C&R
1634. *DAINTY CHARLES LANCASTER 28 GAUGE BOXLOCK SHOTGUN. SN 17409. (ca 1935) Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 26-1/8” Dovetailed bbls with narrow, swamped game rib, are engraved “Charles Lancaster Ltd” “7. Bury St. St. James’s. London. S. W. I.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Small case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll inside small scroll and line borders. “CHARLES LANCASTER” is in scroll surrounded riband on each side. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard also have some scroll engraving, and are blued. SN is on tang. Relatively plain European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15” over checkered wood butt on 2-1/8” lengthening piece. Standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders is on diamond grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.545, right - .545. Bore restrictions: left - .015 (mod), right - .000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left - .038, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 15”. CONDITION: Very good, to fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality re-black. Action has traces of orig case color where protected, but is mostly pewter gray. Other metal parts are re-blued over some pitting and frosting. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish over a number of light marks. Checkering recut. Bores are fine, lightly frosted throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. This would make a great little no frills quail or woodcock gun. 51872-6 MGM133 (2,000-2,500) C&R Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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Session 1 1635.
NEAT CHARLES LANCASTER SIDE LEVER, SELF-OPENING, SPRING COCKING, SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN. SN 6408. (1891) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 30” Beautifully patterned fine Damascus bbls are engraved “Charles Lancaster 151 New Bond St. London Patent Breech Loading Hammerless Gun Ejector” on slightly raised game rib. Gun in no. “1” of a pair with “1” inlaid in silver amongst some well done scroll engraving at breech end of rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro re-proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Importers name and address (Woodcock Hill) are deeply marked on bottom rib under forend. Case hardened sidelock spring cocking action has, unusual for Lancaster, side lever opening, with lever on right side. Action also features automatic safety (SAFE on lacquered rectangle), bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Action is fitted with uniquely Lancaster deeply swamped back action locks. Action and lockplates are engraved with 80% coverage varying sized very well cut shaded scroll. “Charles Lancaster” is on each side of action over “London” and again on lockplates over “PATENT”. Trigger plate is engraved “Patent Block” “Safety”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Well marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8” over black leather covered pad. Coarse point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has forward pivoting lever release. Iron is marked “T. P. PATENT” “EJECTOR” and with number “2784343”. Bore diameter: left -.733, right - .730. Bore restrictions: left - .036 (full), right - .002 (cyl). Wall thickness: left - .028, right - .027. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-7/8”. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 90% of what appears to be their orig Damascus finish, which is quite strong and dramatic. Action retains approx 20% orig case hardening color with lockplates having most of their color. Most loss of color appears to be simply of fading with remainder of surfaces a very pleasing bright silver to gray. Trigger guard is completely gray. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, checkering re-cut and sharp. Bores are excellent, with a couple of dents about 8” from breech ends, most likely from being held in a vice. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 52186-1 MGM134 (5,0008,000)
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Session 1 1636.
*FINE AS FOUND HARRISON & HUSSEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 2252. (ca 1929) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. One of the last guns started by this fine London maker before the death of Claude Edward Harrison and subsequent sale of the company including guns in progress and “goodwill” to Atkin, Grant, and Lang. It was undoubtedly finished by Grant and Lang. It has 28” chopper lump bbls with narrow swamped game rib, engraved “Harrison & Hussey Ltd” and “41. Albemarle St. London. W.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), line engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with 60% coverage very well cut sprays of scroll within geometric and strap work borders, with additional strap work highlights on fences, in normal understated Harrison & Hussey house style. Makers name is in arched band on each lockplate and on bottom of action. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over unfinished butt (pad removed), and features semi-diamond hand with classic point pattern checkering and large elongated drop points. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .022 (mod), right - .010 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .027, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14”. Most likely original leather case with brass corners is embossed “E. S. W.” on top, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has large paper Stephen Grant label in lid. Case contains a pair of Grant & Lang marked snap caps, square oil bottle, fine quality 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and turks head, along with a pull-through field cleaning kit in leather wallet, can of Grant & Lang Rangoon oil, a blank Grant & Lang hang tag, and a blank Grant & Lang cartridge order form, along with a wad of tow. Also in the case is an old Pachmayr white line pad which has been removed to allow gun to fit into case. CONDITION: Excellent, mostly orig as found. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue with a number of knocks, marks and scratches, some fairly heavy around breech ends. Action retains 70 - 80% orig case hardening color, silvered on fences and beads, thinning on bottom. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig color. Top lever is silvered on thumbpiece and has a scratch or two. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, silvered on edges, with some light scratches. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with a number of marks and dings, checkering lightly worn. Some oil has been rubbed into butt after installation of pad. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. There are a couple of light pings in bbls, and a couple of very small dents which should be raised. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is still light in color. Case has a few light scuffs, and marks on edges. Orig straps and handle are good, stitching is beginning to loosen. Interior cloth is very fine, lightly soiled and marked. Label is foxed overall, with an oil stain. Accessories are fine. It would not take much to put this lovely gun back in pleasing, serviceable condition. 52251-2 MGM36 (5,000-8,000) C&R
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1638. *NICELY RESTORED W. W. GREENER “EMPIRE” BOXLOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME SHOTGUN. SN 63321. (ca 1919) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Dovetailed bbls are engraved “W. W. Greener Maker 29, Pall Mall, London. Works - St Mary’s Square, Birmingham.” on narrow, swamped, matted game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and Greener trademarks. Sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Case hardened action features automatic side safety, crossbolt third fastener, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with line borders. “W. W. GREENER” is on each side. Steel trigger guard has short rounded tang. Lightly crotch figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15” over thin black Decelerator pad. Typical point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet horn tip and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .013 (lt mod), right - .011 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .026, right - .028. Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast about 1/2” off. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 15”. Gun is housed in a homemade (?) black vinyl covered case with gold fleece interior. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely restored. All metal parts retain nearly all of their new traditional type finishes. It appears that buttstock has been altered from pistol grip to straight, and refinished, checkering recut. Forend also refinished, and has some repairs. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case is fine. 51872-31 MGM68 (1,100-1,900) C&R
*TOP LEVER HAMMER SHOTGUN BY LINCOLN JEFFRIES. SN 3859. Cal. 1639. 12 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 28” Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Lincoln Jeffries Steelhouse Lane Birmingham” on narrow swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Round bodied top lever action is fitted with rebounding peninsula back locks and has vine border engraving. Somewhat crotch figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over ribbed wood butt, and features point pattern checkering and a vacant silver oval. Matching splinter forend with inset horn tip has spring tension release. Bore diameter: left -.724, right - .727. Bore restrictions: left - .032 (full), right - .000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast about 1/4 on. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. CONDITION: Very good. Metal finishes rate about 50%. Stocks have most of their orig oil finish with numerous light marks. Bores are good with scattered fairly deep pitting. Locks are fine. 51872-11 MGM102 (1,000-1,500) C&R
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1637. *SCARCE MIDLAND GUN COMPANY BOXLOCK HEAVY PROOF PIGEON SHOTGUN. SN 112113. Cal. 12 ga. 30” Dovetailed bbls with flat file cut rib, engraved with a pigeon at breech end, are engraved “Midland Gun Co Birmingham, England” and “For 3” Paper Cases” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1936 Birmingham nitro proofs for 3-1/4” chambers, and 2000 re-proofs at 82mm and for 1200 BAR. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety, square crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage varying sized scroll with pigeons on both sides, one in flight on left, and another perching on a branch, on right. There is another standing pigeon on trigger guard bow. SN is on tang. Dense, nicely fiddle figured and marbled European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4” over black leather covered pad. Shaped sunken side panels are checkered. Standard point pattern checkering is at grip. Silver oval engraved “JIG” is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.727, right - .729. Bore restrictions: Teague screw in choke in right barrel to ¾ choke (.030)(full), left barrel original at .040 choke (extra-full). Wall thickness: left - .036, right - .036. Drop at heel: 2-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Cast slightly off. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. A choke tube wrench is included for Teague choke in right barrel. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a professional re-black most likely done at time of re-proof. Action retains approx 60% orig case hardening color. Top lever silvered on thumbpiece. Floorplate and trigger guard retain most of an old re-blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks. Checkering lightly worn. Pad is new. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A great setup for pigeons, ducks, geese and sporting clays. 52186-6 (5,000-9,500) C&R
Session 1 1640.
*IVO FABBRI 20 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SHOTGUN ENGRAVED BY C TOMASONI WITH 14 GOLD BIRD INLAYS, WITH CASE. SN E602. Cal. 20 ga. 28” Chopper lump bbls with slightly raised, flat, matted game rib are engraved IVO FABBRI BRESCIA ITALY” and “VACUUM ARC REMELTING STEEL” on sides. Bbl flats are stamped with 1981 Italian nitro proofs for 3” chambers. Coin finished sidelock action features nonautomatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold), and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage attractive sprays of scrolled acanthus with floral highlights in a small scroll and shaded background. This fine treatment surrounds a bulino scene on bottom of action depicting a trio of flush gold inlaid ducks flying over pond with cattails in foreground. “IVO FABBRI” is on each side of action. Lockplates are engraved to the edges with more bulino scenes, again with major subjects flush gold inlaid; left side depicts a flock of ducks in various attitudes flying, flaring, setting in, and swimming in a lake. The fine detailed shading of sky and water is very realistic. Right sideplate depicts a flock of partridge flying from hillside into open cropland. This scene is very similar to a “smoke” by Tomasoni, illustrated as figure 118 in MODERN FIREARM ENGRAVINGS by Mario Abbiatico. Claudio Tomasoni’s signature appears at bottom of duck scene, and on trigger plate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN in gold on tang. Wonderfully marbled and nicely figured European walnut deep pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over black open sided Fabbri pad. Well cut borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.622, right - .621. Bore restrictions: left - .013 (mod), right - .008 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .020, right - .022. Drop at heel: 2-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral
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Session 1 cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8�. Tan leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli, is lined in scarlet velvet. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of only light field use, retaining essentially all orig finishes on wood and metal, except for some light marks from contact with forend on bottoms of bbls, and a few light scratches and a bump or two on buttstock. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Case is fine with some marks. Interior has compressions and rubs. Small bore side by side guns by Fabbri are seldom found. 52521-1 MGM257 (50,000-75,000)
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Session 1 1641.
*FABULOUS SELDOM FOUND IVO FABBRI OVER UNDER GAME SHOTGUN WITH “MAJESTIC” ENGRAVING BY TOMASONI. SN E681. (1987) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 26-3/4” Demi-bloc bbls with matted solid rib are engraved “IVO FABBRI - BRESCIA” and “VACUUM ARC REMELTING STEEL” on top bbl either side of rib. Bottom bbl flat is stamped with 1987 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished proprietary low profile OU action features non-automatic safety, grooved tumbler end cocking indicators, H&H type detachable locks, and single non-selective trigger. Action and locks are engraved in “majestic” pattern with near full coverage superbly cut and nicely shaded large open flowing acanthus with floral highlights which on lockplates emanates from the mouths of sphinxlike griffins. Makers name and address are in shield device on bottom of action, and also on bottom, trigger plate is flanked by a pair of female angels. Engravers signature “C. Tomasoni” (noted engraver who originated this design) is on trigger plate. Trigger guard with matching scroll has “3309” on tang. Beautifully marbled, stump figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over brown Decelerator sporting clays pad. Nicely cut point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching slim ejector forend has Anson type release with button in wraparound steel tip. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom - .726. Bore restrictions: top - .031 (full), bottom - .017 (mod). Wall thickness: top .030, bottom - .031. Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast about 1/2” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of little field use, with scant evidence of firing. Bbls have only the slightest of silvering on sharp edges. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish with some very light flecks. Top lever is silvered on thumbpiece. Blued trigger guard has silver highlights on engraving, and is thinning to silver on tang. Stocks have only a few light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. 52432-1 MGM224 (40,000-60,000)
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Session 1 1642.
*SVELTE AND SUBLIME .410 ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI OVER UNDER SHOTGUN WITH SUPERB BULINO AND SCROLL BY G. PEDRETTI. SN 627. Cal. .410 ga. 3” Chambers. This lovely little gun made before the untimely death of Mario Abbiatico exhibits the pinnacle of work performed by this highly regarded firm. It has 26-1/4” beautifully struck demi-bloc bbls with narrow matted ventilated rib. “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” is in gold on left side of top bbl. Bottom bbl flat is stamped with 1979 Italian nitro proofs and first names of the craftsmen involved in this guns production, including Dante, Mario (Abbiatico), Poli, Remo (Salvinelli), and Tony. Diminutive low profile pinless sidelock OU action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and single non-selective trigger. Gauge, SN and “&S” are in gold on left action flat, and “16” (possibly the number of actions made in this series) is in gold under top lever. Action is engraved with near full coverage beautifully designed and executed semi-relief scrolling acanthus with meticulously shaded background. This excellent scroll on action surrounds well detailed bulino scene of three quail flushing from beneath a gnarled old tree into clearing. Lockplates are engraved to the edges with other superbly rendered scenes, with a trio of grouse erupting from row of alders across an opening on left lockplate, and a pair of pheasant taking wing from a rocky hillside on right. Scenes are lifelike and backgrounds and skies are dramatic. This almost photographic attention to detail is what made Giancarlo and his son Stefano, among the most revered engravers in today’s world. Front portion of grouse scene is signed “G. Pedretti” and this signature also appears on trigger plate with date “1983”. Acanthus scroll continues onto single beaded small trigger guard bow. SN is in gold on tang. Exhibition quality wonderfully marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over checkered wood butt. Very well cut borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Stock also features nicely shaped drop points. Matching slightly swelled one piece forend has a hidden Anson type release actuated by relief cast Famars crest at center. “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” is in gold at bottom rear of iron. Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.384 (full), bottom - .398 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Cast very slightly off. Weight: 5 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. PROVENANCE: Consignors (?) notes with some specifications of this gun. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, appears unfired since proof, with only a few scattered light
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handling marks in wood, and some assembly marks on bbls. Coin finish is darkening very slightly from oxidized oil, which tends to add to the dramatic background of game scenes. Although, essentially as new, bottom bbl will not cock, undoubtedly due to congealed oil. 52433-2 MGM225 (40,000-60,000)
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1643.
*FINELY CRAFTED AND RARE ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI 28 GAUGE HAMMER SELF-COCKING EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH DRAMATIC SCROLL AND BULINO GAME SCENE BY PASOLINI INCLUDING CASE. SN 1351. Cal. 28 Bore. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30” chopper lump bbls are gold inlaid “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” on slightly raised narrow game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 2005 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers along with SN, “A&S”, and importers name (BSA) and address. Coin finished sidelock self-cocking action fitted with round bodied serpentine hammers with tall spurs, features non-automatic tang safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is very nicely filed and has fences of “Disco Volante” design. Top lever has scroll pierced thumbpiece. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut bold open scrolling acanthus with dark stippled background. This attractive scroll surrounds a Bulino scene of flying quail on bottom of action, and with another quail perched on rock on top lever. Engravers signature “A Pasolini” (Alberto) is on trigger plate. Scroll continues onto single beaded trigger guard, which has SN on tang. Very nicely marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4” over checkered wood butt and features drop points, closely spaced point pattern checkering at grip and a large vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.546, right - .545. Bore restrictions: left - .015 (mod), right - .007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Cast 1/2” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Dark brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli is lined in dark olive green cloth and has gold embossed black leather Famars label in lid. Case contains 3-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush and jag, snap caps, rosewood handled turnscrew, bags for action and bbls, proof certificate, and operating manual in green leather wallet. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, with scant evidence of having been fired. There are only
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Session 1 a few light handling and assembly marks in wood and metal, most notably some scratches on bbls and small chips along forward edge of forend bbl channels from attempts to remove tightly fitting forend. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some scuffs, interior is excellent. A&S made very few of these neat hammer guns, possibly as many as 8 - 10% of their production. 28 Bore examples are extremely rare, and will never be made again. 52348-1 MGM71 (20,000-25,000)
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Session 1 1644.
*SUPERB AND RARE .410 OVER-UNDER SELF-COCKING HAMMER EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN BY BERTUZZI SCROLL ENGRAVED BY RIZZINI AND BULINO BY S. VENZI WITH CASE. SN 5840. Cal. 410. 3” Chambers. 27-1/2” Demi-bloc bbls with matted ventilated rib have makers name and address inlaid in gold on ejector bolsters. Bbl flat is stamped with 1986 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished top lever self-cocking low profile OU sidelock action features tang safety and single non-selective trigger. Locks are fitted with sculpted serpentine hammers, fences are elliptically carved. Action and locks are engraved with exceptionally well cut small scroll with rose bouquet highlights. This fine engraving surrounds Bulino game scene of pair of retrievers retrieving mallard on bottom of action. Scroll is signed “A Rizzini” on trigger plate, and scene is signed “S. Venzi”. Matching small bow single beaded trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Spectacular dark marbled lightly stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over engraved skeleton steel buttplate, and features point pattern checkering and drop points. Long 3-pc ejector forend has Anson release and inlet gold Bertuzzi crest on central diamond. Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.386 (full), bottom - .386 (full). Drop at heel: 1-15/16”, drop at comb: .75”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli is lined in gray/green felt and has leather Bertuzzi label in lid. Covered compartment contains straps. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, perhaps unfired, with only a few minor handling marks, mostly on buttstock. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. An exceptionally rare, perhaps unique, offering by this superb gunmaking team, recently retired. 52700-47 (25,000-35,000)
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Session 1 1645.
*SUPERB 28 GAUGE BERTUZZI MANUAL COCKING HAMMER GAME SHOTGUN WITH SUPERB FOLIATE SCROLL AND DETAILED NORTHEASTERN USA GAME SCENES BY DASSA WITH CASE. SN 6088. Cal. 28 ga. 29” Finely struck chopper lump bbls with slightly raised, matted game rib are engraved “Flli Bertuzzi Italy” on top of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with 1997 Italian nitro proofs and with makers name and SN. Importer name and address (New England Arms, Kittery Point Maine) is marked on bottoms of bbls. Coin finished top lever action fitted with non-automatic safety, dbl triggers (front articulated), and having nicely carved fences and beads, is fitted with bar locks having serpentine hammers with tall spurs. Action is engraved with near full coverage very well cut relief scrolling acanthus with floral highlights which surrounds a scene of surprised spaniel in background, with woodcock in foreground flushing. Makers name is on riband over this scene. Lockplates are fully bulino engraved with other scenes of game in the New England woods; pair of woodcock settling into alder glade on left lock, and a pair of grouse, one perched on branch, the other flying across opening, are on right. Scenes are nicely detailed. Engravers signature, “Dassa” (highly regarded Mauro Dassa who has engraved many top flight guns), is on trigger plate. Single beaded trigger guard continues the theme of semi-relief acanthus. Exhibition quality wonderfully marbled and fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4” over checkered wood butt with rounded steel heel and toe plates engraved to match action. Rounded drop points are behind locks, and closely spaced well cut checkering is at grip. Matching long splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.544,
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Session 1 right - .544. Bore restrictions: left - .023 (full), right - .012 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Cast about 1/4” off. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Brown leather case with brass corners, by Nizzoli, is lined in burgundy cloth and has oval tan leather Bertuzzi label stitched into lid. Case contains a gold plated round oil bottle and a cleaning brush. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with scant evidence of having been fired since proof. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. With the Bertuzzi brothers retired from gunmaking a few years ago, the likes of this superb small bore long barreled hammer gun wil never be produced again. The late Michael McIntosh in “Gamefield Classics” includes the Bertuzzi 28 gauge hammer gun in his list of the top ten game guns he would like to own. 52433-1 MGM235 (25,00040,000)
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Session 1 1646. *LOVELY BERTUZZI SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH CLASSIC ROSE AND SCROLL BY DASSA AND CASE. SN 5913. Cal. 12 ga. 27-5/8”
Chopper lump bbls with matted game rib, are engraved “ARMI Flli BERTUZZI GARDONE V.T. ITALY” on top of left bbl, makers name is in gold. Bbl flats are stamped with 1991 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers, and engraved with importer (BSA). Coin finished sidelock action is nicely filed with slightly rounded bar, and features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved with superb classic rose and scroll. Makers name is on left side of action. Engravers signature and date, “DASSA 91” are on trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. Superb dark marbled and fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8” over checkered wood butt, and features classic drop points as well as closely spaced point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has inlet gold Bertuzzi crest on central diamond. Bore diameter: left -.724, right - .725. Bore restrictions: left - .027 (IMod), right - .015 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast about 1/4 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 13-7/8”. Green canvas case with stitched leather corners is lined in green felt and has Bertuzzi label in lid, and contains a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only one or two light marks in wood finish and some minor assembly marks in metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. As the Bertuzzi brothers retired a number of years ago, this gun is irreplaceable. 52660-3 MGM384 (15,000-22,500)
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Session 1 1647.
*LOVELY 20 BORE FLLI BERTUZZI SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXCEPTIONALLY FINE GAME SCENE ENGRAVINGS BY DASSA. SN 5906. Cal. 20 ga. 3” Chambers. Finely struck 26-1/2” chopper lump bbls with flat, narrow, matted rib, are engraved “ARMI Flli BERTUZZI GARDONE V.T. ITALY” on left side of left bbl. Makers name is inlaid in gold. Bbl flats are stamped with 1991 Italian nitro proofs, and with makers name. Bottoms of bbls with chamber and choke information, are engraved with importers name and address (William Larkin Moore). Coin finished, full sidelock action features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is filed with well done beads and fillets and rounded lockplates. Action is engraved with near full coverage of a combination of very well cut miniscule scroll with unengraved areas on beads as counterpoint to truly exceptional Bulino renditions of small game birds in realistic backgrounds with dramatic skies; pair of chukar partridge fly out of mountainous terrain on left lock, trio of quail erupt from hedgerow into open cropland on right. Another pair of quail flush through trees on bottom of action. “ARMI Flli BERTUZZI” is on left side of action and “ITALY GARDONE VT” is on right. This exceptional engraving is signed by the well known Dassa brothers on trigger plate with a date of “’91”. Top lever and single beaded trigger guard are also engraved with miniscule scroll. SN is on banner at grip. Lightly marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4” over black leather covered pad, and features drop points, standard point pattern checkering, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “GWH”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release and central diamond is inlet with gold Bertuzzi crest. Bore diameter: left -.622, right -.621. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (lt mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of light field use, with a few scattered marks on wood and metal, most noticeably a light scratch under one partridge on left lockplate, and some other light marks on butt and forend. Forend finish shows light wear, and some smoothing of checkering from hand wear. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. These beautiful guns will never be made again as the Bertuzzi brothers retired a few years ago. 52434-1 (12,500-17,500)
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Session 1 1648.
*CUTE LITTLE .410 BERTUZZI BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH ATTRACTIVE SEMIRELIEF SCROLL AND BULINO GAME SCENES BY COLOSIO WITH CASE. SN 5818. Cal. .410. 27” Chopper lump bbls with slightly raised matted rib are engraved with makers name and address on top of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with 1986 Italian nitro proofs for 3” chambers. Coin finished scallop backed boxlock action features nonautomatic safety (SICURA engraved), and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with a very pleasing combination of very well cut large semi-relief scroll with elegant shaded background surrounding nicely detailed renditions of ducks; a mallard rising from water on left, flying into the air on right, and being retrieved by dog on bottom. Engravers signature is on trigger plate. Small bow single beaded trigger guard is engraved with matching scroll. Striking stump/ burl figured and wonderfully marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over fully checkered wood butt. Closely spaced borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching long splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.374, right - .374. Bore restrictions: left (full), right - (full). Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Cast off about 3/8”. Weight: 5 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Dark brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli, is lined in olive felt, and has brown leather Bertuzzi label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, very near to new, appears essentially unfired since proof, with only a few light handling and assembly marks on wood and metal, most notably a number of small dents on edge of side panel on left side of buttstock. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. 51990-1 (10,000-15,000)
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Session 1 1649.
*DYNAMIC LUCIANO BOSIS ROUND BODIED GAME SHOTGUN WITH CLASSIC SCROLL BY PEDRETTI WITH CASE. SN 023. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 27-5/8” Finely struck chopper lump bbls by Luterotti, with narrow swamped game rib, are engraved “Armi Luciano Bosis” on top of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with 1989 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4” bbls, and engraved with importers initials and address (BSA Millbrook NY). Coin finished round bodied sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved in classic English scroll with “L. BOSIS” and “TRAVAGLIATO” on bottom. Engravers signature, the highly regarded G. Pedretti, is on trigger plate. Single beaded small bow trigger guard is also scroll engraved, and SN is in gold on tang. Extremely attractive dark marbled and stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over checkered wood butt. Classic point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.724, right - .724. Bore restrictions: left - .037 (full), right - .019 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. Dark brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli is lined in dark green felt, and has Bosis label in lid. Case contains a pair of plastic snap caps. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, very close to new, appears unfired, with only a small number of light handling and assembly marks in all orig finishes. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. These superb guns start at 30000 euros without engraving. 52660-2 MGM383 (18,000-26,000)
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Session 1 1650.
*VERY ATTRACTIVE 20 GAUGE FLLI PIOTTI “BOSS” OVER-UNDER SIDLOCK GAME SHOTGUN WITH UNUSUAL CHISELED ROSE AND SCROLL ENGRAVING BY G. & S. PEDRETTI, AND SUPERB STOCK WOOD, INCLUDES CASE AND CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. SN A267. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28-1/2” Demi-bloc bbls fitted with solid matted rib, are engraved “Flli PIOTTI ITALY” on left side of top bbl. Bottom bbl flat is stamped with 2015 (“CM”) Italian nitro proofs, SN, makers name, caliber, and “2013”. Beautifully filed, coin finished, pinless sidelock, low profile, OU action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with very nicely cut full coverage small scroll as background to rose and floral groupings interspersed with acanthus scroll accents and individual blossoms in a unique and pleasing treatment. “Flli PIOTTI” “ITALY” are on swagged and bowed ribbons on each lockplate, as well as “Flli PIOTTI” in a similar treatment on bottom of action. This fine work is signed on trigger plate, “G. S. Pedretti” highly regarded father and son engraving team, most often noted for their superb Bulino game scenes. Single beaded trigger guard with matching motif has SN in gold on tang. Truly spectacular burl figured wildly marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 15” over skip line checkered wood butt. Well cut point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.625, bottom - .625. Bore restrictions: top - .019 (mod), bottom - .013 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 15”. High quality tan leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Piotti label stitched to tan leather pocket in lid. Case contains a number of high quality accessories including Piotti marked snap caps and oil bottle, 2-pc ebony and German silver cleaning rod, with
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Session 1 mop, brush, and jag, along with a key in covered compartment. PROVENANCE: “Certificate of Quality� by G. S. Pedretti, declaring that this gun was totally engraved by hand. Fratelli Piotti certificate of authenticity. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few minor handling and assembly marks on all wood and metal surfaces, most notably a bit of light pitting at tip of trigger guard tang. Appears unfired since proof. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent, as are accessories. This model currently retails for over $75,000.00. 52039-1 MGM67 (45,000-60,000)
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Session 1 1651.
*FINE FLLI PIOTTI “MONACO” SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH EXCEPTIONAL ROSE AND SCROLL BY CONTESSA WITH CASE. SN 9873. Cal. 12 ga. 3” Chambers. 30” Finely struck chopper lump bbls fitted with narrow, matted game rib, are engraved “Flli PIOTTI ITALY” on side of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with 2004 Italian nitro proofs for 3” chambers. Importers name and address (W.L.Moore) are engraved on bottom of right bbl. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action and locks are engraved with exceptionally well cut minuscule scroll and rose bouquets in Boss house style. “Flli PIOTTI” is in gold on each lockplate. Engravers signature, “Contessa” (the highly regarded female engraver, Giorgia Contessa) is on trigger plate. Single beaded trigger guard with more scroll on bow, has SN in gold on tang. Strikingly marbled dark European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8” over skip line checkered butt. Well cut point pattern checkering is on diamond hand, and a gold oval on toe line is engraved “FWS”. Matching splinter ejector forend with nicely inlet gold Piotti logo on central diamond has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.727, right - .728. Bore restrictions: left - .017 (mod), right - .008 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .028, right - .027. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Cast slightly off (maybe 1/8”). Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 147/8”. Makers brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli, is lined in olive felt, and has gold embossed black leather Piotti label in lid. Case contains a key and a trigger lock. PROVENANCE: Proof certificate. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of limited field use, with a few light marks in all orig factory finishes, and minimal firing halos on breachface. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. 52584-2 MGM281 (10,000-15,000)
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Session 1 1652.
*FINE QUALITY SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME SHOTGUN BY LUCCHINI WITH WELL DETAILED AND IMAGINATIVE GAME SCENES AND CLEANLY CUT SCROLL BY C. CREMINI. SN 53986. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Armitalia di Lucchini” and “Made in Italy” on tops either side of narrow, matted game rib. Coin finished, heavy sidelock action features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, raised arrowhead tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action and locks are engraved with 80% coverage nicely cut small scroll with some rose bouquet highlights surrounding nicely detailed Bulino game scenes; unspecified canine jumping off of an overhanging bank onto a scampering rabbit on bottom of action, with a flock of ducks settling into marsh on left lockplate, and a chamois bolting into an alpine clearing on right. Engravers signature “C. Cremini” (the multi-talented Claudio) is on trigger plate. More scroll is on single beaded trigger guard bow. SN is on tang. Finely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over checkered wood butt. Closely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip, and rounded drop points are behind lockplates. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.733, right - .736. Bore restrictions: left - .026 (mod), right - .022 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14”. Included with gun is steel striker key and a small screw driver bit. PROVENANCE: The Forrest G. Rhodes collection. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with little evidence of having been fired, since proof, with a few light handling and assembly marks in all finishes. Mechanically fine. 52465-1 MGM226 (10,000-15,000)
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Session 1 1653.
*BAROQUE ENGRAVED PERUGINI & VISINI SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN ENGRAVED BY R. GRECO WITH CASE. SN 2388. Cal. 12 ga. 27-5/8” Chopper lump bbls with medium game rib, are engraved “PERUGINI & VISINI” on left side. Bbl flats are stamped with 1997 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and double triggers (front articulated) is fully engraved with large flowing shaded acanthus and scroll, interspersed with floral accents. Makers name is on ribbon on bottom of action and engravers signature “R. Greco” is on banner on trigger plate in front of trigger guard bow. SN is on trigger guard tang with guard engraved to match action. Spectacular oil finished intricately marbled and burl figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over checkered wood butt, and features nicely fluted drop points and well cut point pattern checkering at grip. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “LA”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.726, right - .725. Bore restrictions: left - .018 (mod), right - .003 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. Green canvas case with stitched leather corners is lined in green felt. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only the faintest of handling marks in all exterior finishes, with a few scratches on lump from assembly. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 52660-1 MGM385 (7,500-11,000)
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Session 1 1654.
*BERNARDELLI SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH HIGH QUALITY BAROQUE ENGRAVING WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 580. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 25-1/2” (“1”) and 271/2” (“2”) Dovetailed bbls with narrow game ribs are marked with makers name and address, along with steel type, on tops. Each bbl set is numbered in gold on breech ends of ribs. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with 1964 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with full coverage large scrolling ribbons with floral highlights in a background of small scroll. Makers name and address are on bottom of action. Blued trigger guard and top lever are engraved to match. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-1/4” over ribbed composition buttplate with Bernardelli logo. Stock features inlet horn drop points and point pattern checkering at grip, as well as a sling loop matching those attached to bottom ribs of bbls. Matching long splinter ejector forend with initials “LM” on silver shield in central uncheckered diamond, has Anson release and forend is shared by both bbls. Bbl set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.724, right - .724. Bore restrictions: left - .033 (full), right - .022 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .028, right .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast about 1/4” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-1/4”. BBL set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.724, right - .727. Bore restrictions: left - .045 (extra full), right - .035 (full). Wall thickness: left - .028, right - .027. Brown leather case is lined in green cloth with space for both sets of bbls. CONDITION: Excellent with evidence of very light field use, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal, with numerous light marks and scratches. Coin finish is a bit darkened. Mechanically fine. 52660-6 MGM292 (3,000-5,000) C&R
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Session 1 1655.
*NICELY MATCHED BRACE OF TRADITIONALLY STYLED SMALL BORE (MX28 AND MX410) PERAZZI GAME SHOTGUNS WITH CASE. SN 118188/ 118189. Cal. 28 ga and .410. Both of these unusual special ordered small bore guns have 30-3/4” monobloc bbls with solid matted ribs. “Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY” is on left ejector housings. Bottoms of bottom bbls are stamped with SNs, models, and 2000 Italian nitro proofs. Nicely scaled, case hardened, low profile, Perazzi OU actions feature non-automatic safeties and sgl selective triggers. Actions are engraved with geometric borders with counterpoint of central rose bouquets on sides and bottoms. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstocks measure 14-1/2” over checkered wood butts. Nicely cut borderless point pattern checkering is at grips, and vacant gold ovals are on toe lines. Nicely matching schnabeled forends have Deeley type releases. 28 ga BBLS: Bore
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Session 1 diameter: top -.547, bottom - .546. Bore restrictions: top - .005 (IC), bottom - .000 (cyl). Drop at heel: 1-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. .410 cal BBL set: Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.405, bottom - .407. Drop at heel: 1-9/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. High quality oak and leather case with brass corners and hardware, is lined in dark green suede. Interior is semi-french fitted for actions. Case contains a key. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with scant evidence of having been fired, and only a few faint handling and assembly marks are on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case has some minor marks in leather. Interior is excellent. A very attractive brace of small bore guns. 52105-1 (25,00040,000)
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Session 1 1656.
*PERAZZI “EXTRA GOLD” .410 GAUGE GAME SHOTGUN WITH GALEAZZI ENGRAVING. SN 99677. Cal. .410. 3” Chambers. 28-3/8” Monobloc bbls fitted with matted, ventilated rib having two beads, are gold inlaid “4” at rear portion of rib. Ejector bosses are marked “Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY.” on left, and “IMPORTER - Perazzi - U S A MONROVIA - CA.” on right. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with SN, 1997 Italian Nitro proofs and “Extra”. Caliber is on bottom bbl. Coin finished, low profile, side-plated trigger plate, OU action features gold-plated single selective trigger with selector in non-automatic safety slide. Action is engraved with truly exceptional semi-relief open shaded scrolled acanthus covering fences, top strap, top lever, and portions of bottom of action framing flush gold inlaid Bulino vignettes of pheasants in various poses set in nicely detailed backgrounds. Left side depicts a hen pheasant roosting at left front with three cock pheasants, two strutting and one flying in edge of woodland on lockplate. Right side depicts a pair of cocks in battle, with another flying in background on right lockplate, with a brooding hen at front. Bottom of action portrays Labrador retrieving a cock pheasant. “EXTRA GOLD” is gold inlaid toward front. Top lever, trigger plate, and trigger guard are blued. There is a head of a cock pheasant gold inlaid on pivot of top lever over “4”, and trigger guard is gold inlaid with one flying and another running pheasant. This exceptionally fine work is in Perazzi 854, 855, and 856 factory styles, created by master engraver, Angelo Galeazzi, whose signature is on trigger plate. Exceptional dark marbled and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock with Monte Carlo comb measures 14-3/8” over thin, black, Perazzi marked pad, and features right hand palm swell and point pattern checkering at grip. Matching slim one piece forend has Deeley
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Session 1
Reverse
type release, gold inlaid “4”. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, rear of Monte Carlo: 1-11/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Gun comes in a Perazzi SC3 case containing bags for action and bbls along with five choke tubes and wrench, with plastic certificate with warranty card. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, possibly unfired since proof, with only one or two of the faintest marks on wood and metal. Suggested manufacturers retail for this model is over $100,000.00. 52252-1 MGM66 (25,000-40,000)
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Session 1 1657.
*SUPERB SMALL BORE PERAZZI MX8-SCO GAME SHOTGUN TWO BARREL SET WITH FINE BULINO ENGRAVING BY CREATIVE ART. SN 121374. Cal. 20 and 28 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 311/2” Mono-bloc bbl sets with solid matted ribs and fitted with interchangeable choke tubes, are marked with Perazzi name and address and “Made in Italy” on left ejector housings. Bottoms of mono-blocs are stamped with 2001 Italian nitro proofs and SNs. Coin finished small size Perazzi low profile OU action has removable trigger/ firing group. Sides of action are engraved with near full coverage nicely cut tendrils of roses with scroll highlights. This interesting treatment continues onto top strap, trigger group, and bottom of action where it surrounds a fine Bulino portrait of pointer retrieving a woodcock. Signature “C. Art” is on side of trigger group mortise. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over thin black Perazzi pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching semi-beavertail schnabeled forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight with 20 ga bbl set: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Black ABS Briley marked case with red trim, contains plastic box holding 6 Teague choke tubes, 3 for 20 ga. and 3 for 28, with an additional two in each bbl set. CONDITION: Excellent, very near new, but with noticeable firing halos on breechface and a few light marks in wood finish. 20 ga bbls have some oxidation and staining on mono-bloc. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. 52105-2 (15,00025,000)
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Session 1 1658.
*LONG BARRELLED 28 BORE PERAZZI SCO SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 137003. (2007) Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30” Monobloc bbls are fitted with narrow, matted, ventilated rib, gold inlaid “3” at breech end. “Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY” is on left ejector housing. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 2007 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Coin finished low profile OU boxlock action features non-automatic safety and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage dramatic large open shaded scrolling acanthus, with some floral highlights. “3” is gold inlaid on top lever, which has pierced thumbpiece. Engravers signature “Jemaine” is on trigger plate. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow. Wonderfully marbled and lightly stump figured European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4” over black KICKEEZ pad. Closely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching slim one piece forend has late style Deeley type release with “3” gold inlaid at front. Bore diameter: top -.546, bottom - .546. Bore restrictions: screw chokes. Drop at heel: 1-13/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Tan leather covered ABS Perazzi case is lined in green cloth, and contains stock removal tool, 5 additional choke tubes, wrench, and thin KICKEEZ pad, along with instruction booklet and other paperwork in red vinyl folder. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with only a very few light handling and assembly marks in all finishes. Mechanically excellent. Case is fine. This attractive little gun retails for between $30,000.00 and $40,000.00. 52265-2 MGM64 (12,500-17,500)
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Session 1 1659.
*FINE PAIR OF BERETTA SO-6 GAME SHOTGUNS WITH BULINO SCENES BY GIOVANELLI AND CASE MADE FOR GOLF GREAT, TONY JACKLIN. SN C11985B/ C11986B. Cal. 12 ga. 3” Chambers. This fine pair of guns was ordered by Tony Jacklin to commemorate his wins in the US and British open tournaments of 1969 and 1970. The likeness of these trophies is engraved on the bottom of each shotgun; US open trophy on gun number 1 and British Open 1969 on gun no. 2. 28” Mono-bloc bbls with matted, ventilated ribs, are engraved “P. Beretta - Italy” on left rears. Bottoms of mono-blocs are stamped with grades, Italian proofs, and SNs. The numbers “1” and “2” are gold inlaid on top rears of bbls behind trigger guard bows and on forend latches. Coin finished, low profile, O/U actions feature selective single triggers, automatic safeties, and Beretta’s well known crossbolt locking system. Actions are engraved with very well cut small scroll, and with aforementioned trophies on bottoms. “P. Beretta” is in scrolled riband on each side, as well as on bottom of action above trophies. Lockplates with scroll at tails are engraved with a variety of very well cut Bulino vignettes of dogs and game. Left lock of gun no. “1” has pointer with trio of grouse with background of moorland; a labrador bounds after trio of pheasant, one flushing from hedgerow on right. Gun no. “2” portrays a pair of Brittany spaniels, one pointing a woodcock with the other honoring point on left lock; with pair of setters flushing quail on right. Engravers signatures (Giovanelli (Bulino) and Cortini (scroll))are on trigger plates. Top levers with pierced thumbpieces have gold inlaid crowns. Double beaded trigger guards have SNs at grips. Nicely matching, finely marbled, and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstocks measure 14-5/8” over thin, brown, solid pads, and feature right hand palm swells. Point pattern checkering with line borders, and gold ovals engraved “TJ” on bottoms of grips. Matching single piece forends have Deeley type releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Wall thickness: top -.034, bottom -.033. Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz, LOP 14-5/8”. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Wall thickness: top -.035, bottom -.034. Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz, LOP 14-5/8”. Makers Nizzoli leather motor case has combination lock, and is lined in dark olive felt with Beretta label in lid. Case contains three spare choke tubes, and wrench for each gun, warranty, and Beretta combination tool. PROVENANCE: Letter dated 11/3/1995 from Tony Jacklin outlining his ordering of this pair of guns. CONDITION: Excellent, showing light use and maintenance. Bbls retain nearly all of a very fine professional reblue. Coin finished actions show some light polishing over some pinprick pitting especially on the bottom of gun no. “1”. Stocks have a few minor marks from light handling and use. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Ejectors are in time. Triggers work. Case leather shows numerous marks and scuffs. Handle and straps are good. Interior cloth is fine, label shows some deterioration. A unique and compelling pair of guns owned by a British golfing great. 52722-2 MGM277 (30,000-45,000)
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Session 1 1660.
*BERETTA SO-5 OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN ENGRAVED BY GOLINI, WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 37170. Cal. 12 ga. 28” and 30” Monobloc bbls with broad matted ventilated ribs have “1” gold inlaid on breech end of 28” bbl set, which has makers name and ITALY” engraved on top left. 30” Bbls have makers name, address and chamber information marked on top of mono-bloc. This set of bbls has 1970 Italian proofs and are SNed to this gun. 28” Bbls have 1977 nitro proofs and SN “A04255B” and are from an SO-4. Coin finished proprietary Beretta sidelock OU action features automatic safety and gold plated single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage large open flowing acanthus scroll interspersed with floral bouquets and individual blossoms. Bottom of action is engraved “BREVETTATO” “MADE IN ITALY” as well as “PIETRO BERETTA” “GARDONE VT”. Trigger plate is signed by Beretta engraver “R. Golini”. Blued top lever with pierced thumbpiece has gold inlaid crown. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN on tang. Fine feather crotch American walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over black Decelerator pad. Closely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching forend has Deeley type release. 30” BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom - .724. Bore restrictions: screw chokes. Drop at heel: 1-11/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Cast 1/4” off. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. 28” BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom - .726. Bore restrictions: top - .017 (mod), bottom - .012 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 1-11/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Dark brown leather case with leather corners with room for only one set of bbls, is lined in green felt and contains two choke tubes with two wrenches (2 other tubes in gun), and a round gold-plated oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, showing moderate wear. Bbls retain 90 - 95% orig blue. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish with some flecking. Stocks have a few light marks in what appears to be their orig finish. Mechanically fine. Added 28” bbls fit well but are a bit sticky. 5187270 MGM56 (10,000-15,000)
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Session 1 1661.
*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE BERETTA S3EELL OVER UNDER SIDELOCK SINGLE TRIGGER SHOTGUN WITH SUPERB MASTER WORK RELIEF ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY BY G. TIMPINI, PAST HEAD OF BERETTA ENGRAVING DEPARTMENT, WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 34254. (1968) Cal. 12 ga. 3” Chambers. 26” and 32” Mono-bloc bbls with matted ventilated ribs are gold inlaid “I” and “II” at breech ends. Top bbls are marked “P. BERETTA - MADE IN ITALY” and “BOEHLER * ANTINIT STEEL”. Bottom of bbls are stamped with grade, SN, and 1968 Italian nitro proofs for 3” chambers. Coin finished proprietary Beretta OU action features non-automatic safety, gold plated internals, and gold plated single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with full coverage exceptionally well rendered large open flowing acanthus with rose and other floral highlights having well stippled background. This truly excellent scroll surrounds vignettes of relief gold inlaid game birds in flight; two pheasant on left side, and a pair of quail (?) on right. A calling auerhahn is on bottom of action. This work is by Giulio Timpini who became head of the Beretta engraving department in 1970, two years after this gun was finished. He continued in that position for another 40 or so years. Bottom of action is engraved “BREVETTATO” “MADE IN ITALY” “P. BERETTA * GARDONE VT”. Blued top lever with thumbpiece pierced in floral motif is gold inlaid with a crown. Blued trigger guard with matching scroll on bow has SN on tang. Well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over brown Old English pad. Closely spaced borderless checkering in fancy pattern is at grip. Vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching slim forend with finger grooves has Deeley type release, and engine turned iron. Gun “I”: Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom - .727. Bore restrictions: top - .009 (IC), bottom - .005 (IC). Wall thickness: top - .042, bottom - .042. Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast 1/4” off. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. Gun “II”: Bore diameter: top -.728, bottom - .721. Bore restrictions: top - .039 (extra full), bottom - .033 (full). Wall thickness: top - .032, bottom - .038. Drop at heel: 2-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. Nicely made dark brown leather and mahogany case with brass corners and central brass rectangle is lined in green velvet, and has partitions for gun and both sets of bbls. Case contains Daniel Fraser and Co silver-plated oil bottle, pair of snap caps, and orig proof certificates and other paperwork for this gun. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, with only a few very light handling and assembly marks in all wood and metal finishes, with perhaps a hint of silvering on thumbpiece and trigger guard tang, and some scattered very light handling marks. Pad is a newer replacement. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case leather is very fine to excellent with only a few light marks. Interior cloth is fine with some compressions. Action retaining strap is broken and loose. A superb, nearly 50 year old, Beretta with truly exceptional and unusual embellishment. 51872-71 MGM54 (15,000-25,000) C&R
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Session 1 1662.
*ATTRACTIVE BERETTA MODEL S3 SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 4824. (1942) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 271/2” Mono-bloc bbls with solid matted rib, are engraved with makers name and address along with steel type on either side of rib. Mono-bloc is stamped with 2007 Italian nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4” chambers with orig proof date of 1942. A sling loop is affixed to central rib with nicely filed yoke. Coin finished, low profile sidelock OU action features nonautomatic safety, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with ovals and triangles of exceptionally well cut shaded open scroll with floral highlights surrounded by a background of small simple scroll. Makers name is on bottom of action. Fences are semi-relief carved with acanthus scroll and flowers. Top lever and trigger guard are blued and previous owners initials have been stippled out in shield on trigger guard bow. Well streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over skip line checkered wood butt. Well cut point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching small one piece forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom - .724. Bore restrictions: top - .040 (extra full), bottom - .030 (full). Wall thickness: top - .033, bottom - .033. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. New green canvas case with stitched leather corners with blue Beretta embroidery on top, is lined in blue felt, with gold Beretta embroidery in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished, retaining nearly all factory quality blue on bbls, and hand rubbed oil finish on stocks. Action nicely re-polished. There is some old pitting on tang. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. 52660-5 MGM293 (5,500-8,500) C&R
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Session 1 1663.
*BERETTA S-2 SIDELOCK OVER UNDER SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA RIFLE/ SHOTGUN BARRELS. SN 2922. (1949) Cal. 12 ga/ 12 ga and 12/.444 Marlin. 27-5/8” Mono-bloc bbls with full length matted ribs are marked with Beretta name and address and have Krupp steel markings either side of rib on top bbl. Bottoms of mono-blocs are stamped with 1949 Italian nitro proofs. Rifle/ shotgun bbls are fitted with two folding leaf rear sight dovetailed through rib portion of mono-bloc, and appear to be originally made in this configuration, however chamber has been sleeved to accept .444 Marlin with bottom of bbl so marked. Sling loops are soldered to bottom bbls. Coin finished Beretta OU sidelock action features non-automatic safety, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage varying sized open shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights. Bottom of action is engraved “BREVETTATO” “P. BERETTA” “GARDONE VT”. Blued trigger guard and top lever are also scroll engraved. Relatively plain European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over solid black Old English pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching one piece forend has Deeley type release. Shotgun BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom - .721. Bore restrictions: top - .035 (full), bottom - .013 (mod). Wall thickness: top - .032, bottom - .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast about 1/4” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. Shotgun/ rifle BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.727. Bore restrictions: top - .040 (extra full). Wall thickness: top - .026. Drop at heel: 2-5/16”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. Old “Gunguard” (?) vinyl case is lined in green cloth and is french fitted for gun and both sets of bbls. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black. Action cleaned to silver gray with a number of scratches and marks on lockplates. Stocks retain nearly all of a renewed oil finish, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 51872-72 MGM70 (4,000-6,000) C&R
1664. *BERETTA MODEL S2 OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 27129. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Mono-bloc bbls with narrow, matted, ventilated rib are marked with makers name and address on left side of mono-bloc, and with steel type on left side of top bbl. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with SN, grade, and 1967 Italian nitro proofs. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Coin finished proprietary Beretta low profile OU sidelock action features non-automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 50% scroll within geometric borders surrounding rose bouquets. A silver pigeon is inlaid on blued top lever. Trigger guard is engraved with model on tang. Somewhat figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over Silver type pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching one piece forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom - .729. Bore restrictions: top - .043 (extra full), bottom - .027 (imod). Wall thickness: top - .033, bottom - .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. New green canvas Beretta case with stitched leather corners is lined in blue velvet with gold Beretta embroidery in lid, and contains an orig proof certificate. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Metal parts retaining nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue and coin finish. Stocks have light oil refinish. Pad is relatively new. Mechanically fine. Case is excellent. 52660-4 MGM294 (4,000-6,000) C&R
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Session 1 1665.
*BERETTA 687 EELL GAME SHOTGUN ENGRAVED BY GIOVANELLI WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN D07164B. (1984) Cal. 12 ga. 26-1/2” and 29-1/2” Mono bloc bbls fitted with narrow, matted ventilated ribs are marked with Beretta’s name and address and “MADE IN ITALY” on tops. Bottoms of mono-blocs are stamped with SNs and 1984 Italian nitro proofs. Typical side plated boxlock low profile OU action features non-automatic safety and gold plated selective single trigger. Action and sideplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut sprays of scroll surrounding nicely detailed bulino game scenes; ducks on left plate, chukka partridge on right, and a flushing woodcock on bottom of action. Engravers signature is on trigger plate. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4” over dark brown leather covered pad, and features standard checkering and a vacant gold oval. Matching field type forend services both bbl sets. 29-1/2” BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom - .724. Bore restrictions: top - .030 (full), bottom - .016 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Cast slightly off. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 143/4”. 26-1/2” BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom - .722. Bore restrictions: top - .031 (full), bottom - .007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Beretta woven corduroy covered case with leather trim is lined in tan corduroy, and contains guarantee certificate and instruction booklets along with bags for action and bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of only light field use, retaining nearly all metal finishes, with only a few light marks in wood. Mechanically fine. Case is fine. 52186-9 (3,500-6,000)
*BERETTA 470 “SILVER HAWK” BOXLOCK EJECTOR 1666. SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 500698A. Cal. 12 ga. 3” Chambers. 28” Chopper lump bbls are marked with gauge, chamber, and makers name on side of left bbl, with importer and warning on right. Bbl flats are stamped with 1998 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished action with single selective trigger is engraved with 50% coverage small scroll. Fences are nicely engraved with large shaded scroll and floral bouquets. A gold hawk’s head is on top lever, and bottom of action is marked “P. BERETTA” and “SILVER HAWK”. Dense, nicely figured and well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: left -.723, right - .723. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Excellent, near to new, with a few slight handling marks in all finishes. Mechanically fine. 51872-5 MGM176 (1,500-2,000)
1667. *FLLI POLI “ONIX” MODEL ENGRAVED BY V. REVERA BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE TRIGGER SHOTGUN. SN 1124. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Bbls with matted game rib are engraved “ARMI Flli POLI” and with retailer “COLE. INC. HARPSWELL, MAINE” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 2001 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished, scallop backed, boxlock action features automatic safety and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with full coverage well cut semi-relief large scroll, signed V. Revera, with floral highlights around screws. Top lever thumbpiece is pierced in floral motif. Makers name is in arch on each side of action, and address is on bottom. Engravers signature, “Revera, V.” is on trigger plate. Nicely streaked and lightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4” over checkered wood butt. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching semi beavertail ejector forend has Anson type release. Gun is accompanied by matching wood and steel tip for a splinter forend. Bore diameter: left -.622, right - .622. Bore restrictions: left - .016 (mod), right - .007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Cast slightly off. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. PROVENANCE: Certificate, and hang tag with specifications. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with only a few light handling and assembly marks in wood and metal, and faint firing halos on breechface. Mechanically fine. 52186-8 (5,000-9,500)
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Session 1 1668.
*FINE PAIR OF ARRIETA MODEL 803 SIDELOCK EJECTOR SELF-OPENING GAME SHOTGUNS WITH CASE. SN 33009/33010. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 27” Chopper lump bbls with makers name on tops of right bbls, are fitted with Churchill ribs with nos “1” or “2” in gold on rear portions of ribs, signifying a pair. “1” and “2” are also in gold on top levers and forend tips. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Bbls are fitted with H&H type selfopening assist springs. Coin finished sidelock actions feature automatic safeties, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers (fronts articulated). Locks are hand detachable in H&H fashion. Actions and locks are engraved in “Purdey style” rose and scroll. Makers name and address is on bottoms of actions. Single beaded trigger guard bows are gold inlaid “AC” on either side of double fleur-di-lis devices. Well matched, nicely streaked European walnut straight grip stocks measure 14-7/8” over black leather covered pads, and feature classic drop points as well as point pattern checkering. Silver shields on toe lines are engraved with monogram “RVH”. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun “1”: Bore diameter: left -.724, right - .724. Bore restrictions: left - .017 (mod), right - .008 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast about 1/4 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-7/8”. Gun “2”: Bore diameter: left -.724, right - .724. Bore restrictions: left - .0017 (mod), right .009 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast about 1/2 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-7/8”. Tan leather two gun case by Brady is lined in burgundy cloth, and has large leather label in lid marked “ROBERT V. HATCHER JR.” “CLIMB HIGH” “CLIMB FAR” “YOUR GOAL THE SKY” “YOUR AIM THE STAR” “FROM YOUR UNITED STATES AND CANADIAN” “SALES MANAGERS” “JANUARY, 1990”. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of considerable field use, with numerous light handling and assembly marks on all orig wood and metal finishes. Mechanically fine. Case leather is still light in color, with some light scuffs and tape marks. Straps and handle are good. Interior is fine, slightly soiled. These well built guns were recently professionally serviced and are ready for a lot of action afield. 52666-3 MGM297 (9,000-14,000)
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Session 1 1669.
*PAIR OF AYA SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUNS. SN 345210/345211. Cal. 12 ga. 26-3/4” Dovetailed steel bbls are marked with factory name and “MADE IN SPAIN” on narrow, swamped game ribs. Rear portions of ribs, top levers, and forend tips are inlaid “1” and “2” in gold. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Case hardened actions with automatic safeties, bushed strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, H&H type hand detachable locks, and dbl triggers (front articulated), are engraved with near full coverage simple scroll. Makers name is on each lockplate. Blued single beaded trigger guards with matching scroll on bows, has SNs on tangs. Plain European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-3/4” over black Decelerator sporting clays pads. Stocks feature fluted drop points, point pattern checkering on semi diamond hands, and silver ovals engraved “E. H. G”. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun “1”: Bore diameter: left -.725, right - .724. Bore restrictions: left - .017 (mod), right - .008 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .040, right - .041. Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast slightly off. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Gun “2”: Bore diameter: left -.724, right - .722. Bore restrictions: left - .018 (mod), right - .005 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .040, right - .042. Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, showing little use, with a number of light marks on wood and metal, slightly silvered on beads and sharp edges. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 52676-2 MGM416 (9,000-14,000)
1670. *SUPERB QUALITY SIDELOCK HEAVY GAME SHOTGUN BY VERNEY CARRON. SN 5648. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 27-5/8” Shoe lump bbls fitted with deeply swamped matted concave game rib are marked with makers name and “HORS CONCOURS 1889 - 1909”, as well as makers logos, steel type, and nitro proofs on bbl flats, with other French proofs on bottoms of bbls. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Coin finished square backed back action sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SUR in gold), side clips, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Top lever is engraved “HELICE GRIP Bte VERNEY CARRON” referring to its three different locking surfaces incorporated in Purdey type bolt, and pivoting fourth fastener in top lever itself, which engages rib extension. Action is engraved with 30% coverage well cut scroll within vine borders. Makers name is on each lockplate. Nicely fiddle figured and well streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/16” over ribbed horn buttplate, and features flat top point pattern checkering at grip with triple line border, and a sling loop on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.727, right - .727. Bore restrictions: left - .039 (extra full), right - .002 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .029. Drop at heel: 3-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Cast about 5/8” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/16”. CONDITION: Good to fine. Bbls retain what appears to be most of their orig blue with scattered marks and flecking overall. Action retains most of its coin finish with considerable browning and flecking. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, with very many marks, scratches, and rubs, some fairly deep. Checkering considerably worn on forend with dings on buttstock. Buttplate has considerable moth damage. Bores are fine, lightly frosted. Action is tight. 51872-10 MGM163 (1,000-1,500) C&R 651
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Session 1
1671.
*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION 20 GAUGE FRANCOTTE GRADE “25” LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 86881. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Dovetailed bbls fitted with slightly raised, narrow, matted game rib are engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold” “U. S. Agents New-York” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers, steel type, and “FRANCOTTE CHOKE BORE”. Bore and choke information is stamped on bottoms of bbls. Small sized case hardened sideplated boxlock action features automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with very attractive and well cut large open flowing scroll with small scroll infill within some small scroll and feather borders. Fences are engraved in semi-relief large scroll with acorn and oak leaf highlights. “A. Francotte Maker & Patentee Liege Belgium” is on each sideplate. Blued trigger guard has matching scroll on bow, and SN on tang. Lightly marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8” over old leather faced Silver pad. Standard point pattern checkering is at grip, and a gold oval on toe line is engraved “E. S. S”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.626, right - .627. Bore restrictions: left - .021 (mod), right - .012 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .029, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-7/8”. A & F marked tan leather case with brass corners is embossed “E. S. S.” on top, and is lined in burgundy cloth. Case contains 3-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod marked “Made in England”, along with a turks head, some cleaning patches, and tow. Snap caps and square oil bottle are marked “Abercrombie & Fitch”. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as found. Bbls retain over 95% of their wonderful lustrous orig blue with some scattered light marks and flecking. Action retains 80 - 90% orig case hardening color, silvered on high edges, and thinning a bit on bottom. Sideplates retain essentially all of their orig color. Top lever and trigger guard are slightly silvered on sharp edges. Trigger blades retain essentially all of their orig case hardening color. Stocks retain most of their orig rubbed oil finish with open grain. Pad, although probably not orig, was probably installed at time of orig sale, and is presently a bit petrified and deteriorated. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is still light in color with only a few minor scuffs and soiling. Straps and handle are very fine to excellent. Interior cloth is fine with some rubs and light soiling. Accessories are good. An exceptional little Francotte. 52251-1 MGM39 (5,0008,000) C&R
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Session 1 1672.
*SCARCE AND SUBLIME .410 BOXLOCK EJECTOR OVER UNDER SHOTGUN BY AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE. SN 90202. Cal. .410 ga. 3” Chambers. 26-3/4” Demi-bloc bbls with narrow matted rib are engraved “Auguste Francotte Brevete Liege” on left side of top bbl. Breech portion of bottom bbl is stamped with 1957 Belgian nitro proofs for 3” chambers. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with steel type, SN, and importers name and address (Woodcock Hill). A bail type narrow sling loop is affixed to mid ribs. Ogee backed case hardened OU boxlock action features automatic safety and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with 60% coverage nicely cut scroll. Engravers signature “R. Smeets Gra-r In-r de S. M. Le Roi”, is on trigger plate. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN on tang. Well streaked and lightly figured European walnut slightly swan necked buttstock measures 14-1/4” over checkered wood butt. Closely spaced checkering is at grip. A sling loop is on toe line. Matching 3-pc slim ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.382, (full ?), bottom - .392 (mod ?). Drop at heel: 1-13/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Cast approx 1/4” off. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Excellent, original. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, silvered on sharp edges with one or two small areas of cleaned rust, mostly along left side of rib. Action retains over 95% orig color, silvered on sharp edges, top tang, and thinning around bottom. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, getting a bit thin at grip, with a number of light marks and scratches. Checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A super rare superposed small bore Francotte. 52580-2 MGM286 (12,500-17,500) C&R
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Session 1 1673.
*FINE CONDITION RARE SIDE LEVER SIDE OPENING EJECTOR SUPERBRITTE OVER-UNDER GAME SHOTGUN. SN 5013. Cal. 12 ga. 27-5/8” Chopper lump bbls are not fitted with a top rib. A sling bail is attached to mid ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information and steel type. Bbls are also fitted with right side of forend and front part of left side, which are fully checkered. Compact case hardened action with side opening side lever on right side, is unmarked on exterior. Water table is marked “SUPERBRITTE” with patent information and proofs. Action features non-automatic safety, third fastener, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with floral accents to screws and pins. Broadly fiddle figured European walnut swan-necked stock measures 14” over brown trap pad fitted to orig curve. Well cut point pattern checkering is at grip. Short ejector forend piece completing the rather full and long 3-pc forend attaches to bbl with Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom - .724. Bore restrictions: top - .040 (extra full), bottom - .040 (extra full). Wall thickness: top - .030, bottom - .030. Drop at heel: 2-11/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Cast about 1/2 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain approx 80% orig blue with some marks and splotches, thinning and silvering from normal hand wear. Action retains approx 60 - 70% orig case hardening color, silvered mostly on left side. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous marks and scratches. There is a 1-1/2” stress crack behind release on removable part of forend, appears very stable and is most likely the result of heavily figured wood in this area. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. Superbritte’s are seldom found in good condition, because most of their owners enjoyed them a lot. This is a rare and desirable gun with estimate production under 200 guns. 52666-2 MGM420 (12,500-17,500) C&R
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Session 1 1674.
*20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED “DIANA” GRADE SHOTGUN ENGRAVED BY DEWIL. SN 38150 V5. Cal. 20 ga. 26-3/8” Bbls with narrow matted ventilated rib with ivory mid bead are marked for skeet and skeet. Coin finished superposed action with gold plated single selective trigger is engraved in typical “Diana” style with large semi-relief scrolling acanthus with shaded background surrounding game scenes on sides; five pheasant in open woodlands on left, and ducks mucking about in marsh on right. A pair of grouse fly across bottom of action , and two bunnies are on trigger guard bow. Engravers signature, Dewil, is at the bottom of the pheasant scene. Superb crotch figured American walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-5/8” over black leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. Full forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue, silvered on rib, with some flecking on sides. Action cleaned to maintain coin finish. Stock have old oil refinish. Checkering re-cut. Mechanically fine. 52722-7 MGM413 (6,500-9,500) C&R; ESA
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Session 1 1675.
*EARLY 20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED “POINTER” GRADE SHOTGUN ENGRAVED BY MAGIS. SN 18687. (1960) Cal. 20 ga. 28” Bbls, marked skeet and skeet, with narrow, matted, ventilated rib are marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, steel and gauge information on left, patents, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side of top bbl. Coin finished small superposed action with gold plated single selective trigger is engraved in usual “Pointer” style with nicely cut scroll surrounding dog scenes on sides; setter retrieving duck on left, a pointer retrieving a pheasant on right, a pair of birds on bottom of action, and a flushing pheasant on trigger guard bow. Engravers signature “M. Magis” is on each dog scene. Well streaked European walnut round knob long tang buttstock measures 14-1/4” over Browning embossed horn buttplate. Standard point pattern checkering is at grip. Forend wood matches well. Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 141/4”. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of limited field use. Bbls retain approx 98% orig blue with some light marks, most notably some flecking and cleaned rust on right side toward muzzles. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, lacquer darkening slightly. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with numerous light marks and one or two deeper scratches, mostly on butt. Grip checkering slightly darkened. Forend checkering dark with some bumps, mostly on left side. Horn of buttplate starting to de-laminate. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 52207-2 MGM232 (8,000-12,000) C&R
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Session 1 1676.
*20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED PIGEON GRADE SHOTGUN. SN 41749V6. Cal. 20 ga. 26-3/8” Bbls choked IC and Mod, are marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses along with “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left side of top bbl, and with gauge and patent information on right. Coin finished action with gold plated single selective trigger has nicely relief carved oak leaves on top, and usual pairs of pigeons flying through a field of open scroll on sides. Bottom is engraved with rose bouquets and scroll. Crotch figured American walnut oil finished round knob long tang buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Forend wood matches well. Bore diameter: top -.624, bottom - .622. Bore restrictions: top - .024 (mod), bottom .006 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain nearly all of their factory finishes. Gold of trigger somewhat flaked and with rubs. Stocks have oil finish over some old marks. Mechanically fine. 52207-1 MGM233 (8,00012,000) C&R
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Session 1 1677.
*SUPER RARE .410 BROWNING POINTER GRADE SUPERPOSED “SUPERLIGHT” SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ORIGINAL BOX. SN 447J83. Cal. .410. 3” Chambers. This unusual little gun was not a catalog item; it was only available by special order, and very few were made. This gun has 28” bbls with Morgan Utah and Montreal P. Q. addresses, as well as steel and chamber information on top bbl either side of narrow, matted ventilated rib. Left sides of bbls are marked for modified and full chokes. Coin finished, slim OU “Superlight” action with gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in classic “Pointer” style with 80% coverage cleanly cut varying sized scroll within geometric borders surrounding scenes of dogs and game; A labrador is retrieving a duck from a marsh on left side, and a pointer retrieves a pheasant on right. Engravers signatures “G. Marechal” and “C Pereido” are at bottom rear of each side. Bottom of action portrays a pair of resting quail and there is a pair of pheasant, one flushing, on trigger guard bow. Nicely feather crotch figured American walnut straight grip (“Superlight”) buttstock measures 14-1/4” over composition Browning marked buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. Schnabeled “Superlight” forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-5/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Olive dun canvas, brown leather trimmed Browning case is lined in brown “fur”, and also comes with its orig black and gold box with yellowish end label, with SN and information matching this gun. CONDITION: Very close to new, appears unfired, with only a few light handling and assembly marks on metal finishes, and some scratches and marks in wood, most notably some light scratches and a knock on left side of buttstock. Case is excellent. Box is fine with some tears and tape repairs. Label has been taped on edges. 52197-1 MGM129 (14,000-16,000)
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Session 1 1678.
*VERY ATTRACTIVE .410 BROWNING SUPERPOSED “MIDAS” UPGRADE WITH SPECIAL GOLD INLAY AND ENGRAVING BY ANGELO BEE WITH CASE. SN 3166J70. Cal. .410. 26-1/2” Bbls are marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY” and with gauge, chamber information and “MADE IN BELGIUM” either side of narrow, matted, slightly raised, ventilated rib. Blue small frame “superlite” type rounded action features non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger. Action is engraved in “Midas” style with near full coverage large open scrolling acanthus in nicely shaded background surrounding game scenes inside of gold inlaid wire borders; three relief gold inlaid grouse (one flying, one standing on log, and another strutting) in open woodlands on left side of action, and with a covey of gold inlaid quail flushing into opening on right. Another gold inlaid quail is on bottom of action. Engravers signature, “A Bee” is at bottom rear of left side of action. Exhibition quality superbly marbled and nicely stump figured European walnut long tang round knob oil finished buttstock measures 14-5/8” over composition Browning buttplate. “Midas” style fancy pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. Full forend matches buttstock well. Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.400, bottom - .400. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. Gun is housed in brown vinyl Browning case lined in brown faux fur. CONDITION: Excellent, appears unfired since upgrade, retaining essentially all of its fine factory type finishes on wood and metal. Mechanically fine. Case is excellent. 52406-2 MGM250 (12,000-16,000)
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Session 1 1679.
*BROWNING SUPERPOSED PIGEON GRADE SMALL GAUGE THREE BARREL SKEET SET SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 59640V70. Cal. 20/ 28/ ,410. 28” Bbls with narrow matted ventilated ribs have St. Louis and Montreal markings on left sides, and are all marked for “skeet” and “skeet”. Coin finished OU action with gold plated single selective trigger is engraved with pigeons flying through field of scroll on sides, and with rose bouquets on bottom. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves. Stump figured American walnut short tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/8” over brown Browning pad. Each bbl set has its own matching flared target forend. 20 ga. Bbls: Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. Tan Hartmann case is lined in faux fur, and contains keys and extra bbl weights. CONDITION: Excellent, showing relatively light use, browning and rubbing of coin finish on action, with a considerable number of light marks, rubs and scratches in gloss finish of wood. Mechanically fine. Case is fine. Interior soiled. 52676-3 MGM407 (8,000-12,000)
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Session 1 1680.
*BROWNING “GOLD CLASSIC” 20 GAUGE SUPERPOSED SUPERLITE SHOTGUN ENGRAVED BY M. BODSON, WITH ORIGINAL BOX. SN P33GC054. Cal. 20 ga. 26-3/8” Bbls marked for IC and Mod, with narrow, matted, ventilated rib, are marked with all Browning and FN information on left side of top bbl, and “SPECIAL STEEL” and gauge and chamber information on right. Coin finished “superlite” action features non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger. Action is engraved and gold inlaid in a special pattern for this series with near full coverage large open shaded scroll surrounding game scenes, major subjects of which are relief gold inlaid; setter points a pair of pheasant, one flushing, the other still huddled on ground with mountains in background, on left, with “054 OF FIVE HUNDRED” on banner on bottom. Right side depicts a pointing pointer with a pair of quail flushing in yellow gold along with the bust of John Browning at rear of scene in light yellow gold. “BROWNING GOLD CLASSIC” is on ribbon at bottom. Bottom of action has gold inlaid portrait of the head of a grouse. Classic Browning “buck” logo is in gold wire inlay on trigger guard bow. Engravers signature, “M. Bodson” is on bottom rear of left side of action. Superbly burl figured European walnut “superlite” straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over composition Browning buttplate. Point pattern checkering at grip has carved, beaded borders with acanthus carving at point of checkering on toe line. Matching superlite schnabeled forend matches well but is fiddle figured. Bore diameter: top -.617, bottom - .618. Bore restrictions: top - .011 (lt mod), bottom - .005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Gun is accompanied by its orig black box, with dog and bird scene on outer sleeve, SN on end label matches this gun. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with a few light handling and assembly marks on wood and metal, most notably a small bright assembly rub on right side of bottom bbl in front of forend, and three scratches on left side of butt toward buttplate. Mechanically crisp. Box is fine with some creases and rubs. Label somewhat soiled. 52406-1 MGM251 (9,000-12,000)
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Session 1 1681.
*RARE FABRIQUE NATIONALE (FN) TROMBONE PUMP ACTION 22 RIFLE ENGRAVED WITH GOLD BY MASTER ENGRAVER ANGELO BEE. SN 12803. Cal. 22. Spectacular trombone with 21-3/4� tapered rnd bbl, sporting front sight & orig sheet metal, V-notch rear sight. Mounted with incredible French or Circassian walnut with checkered, bullet-shaped forearm and bag-shaped grip buttstock that has checkered butt. Receiver is incredibly engraved by master engraver Angelo Bee and signed on both sides. Engraving consists of full coverage foliate arabesque patterns surrounding the very large vignette on the left side of a swooping owl attacking a rabbit, all in raised gold and great detail in an incredibly detailed, bank-note style background of a field scene. This vignette is surrounded by inlaid raised gold wire. Right side is engraved to match with the large vignette of a leaping fox trying to catch a Bobwhite quail, both in raised gold in an equally detailed field scene. This vignette also is surrounded by raised gold wire. Both vignettes are with French grey background. Top of the receiver is engraved with the oval vignette of 2 raised gold partridges in a detailed rocky scene. Trigger plate & trigger bow are engraved to match. Muzzle & chamber ends of the bbl are inlaid with fine gold wire. Top of the bbl over the chamber area, left top front of the receiver and bolt all have Belgian proofs. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains about 99% plus of its fine custom finish to both metal & wood with strong dark blue and bright hand rubbed oil finish on the wood. Checkering is crisp & clean showing only faint diamond point wear. Forearm has a small bruise on each side. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 525021 JRL (7,00010,000) C&R
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Session 1 1682.
*HERMAN GOERING’S SUPERB MERKEL 201E OVER-UNDER BLITZ EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA RIFLE/ SHOTGUN AND DOUBLE SHOTGUN BARRELS, THREE SCOPES, IRONCLAD PROVENANCE, AND ORIGINAL CASE. SN 21158. Cal. 12 ga, 12 ga X 8x75R, 8x75R X 8x75R. 28-1/4” OU shotgun bbls, 251/2” rifle/ shotgun bbls, and 26” double rifle bbls, are all of demi-bloc construction, Bohler steel, and are engraved “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” and “Suhler Waffenwerk” on breech ends, with some floral engraving. All are stamped with Suhl nitro proofs with date of August 1933. Rear lumps are stamped with Merkel logos. Double shotgun and rifle/shotgun bbls have full length solid matted ribs, and double rifle bbls have matted quarter rib and matted front sight base. Quarter rib of rifle bbls is fitted with three claw scope bases and a single standing U-notch rear sight. Rifle/ shotgun bbls have 2 claw bases and a rear sight which can be flipped up for rifle use. Sling loops are soldered to bottoms of bottom bbls. Coin finished ogee backed Blitz double Kersten OU action features non-automatic top tang safety (S inlaid in gold), pin type cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front
Herman Goering set). Action is engraved with near full coverage nicely cut simple scroll with some floral highlights on bottom surrounding well rendered game scenes as typical quarry for this combination gun; a roaring stag and two hinds in woodland are on left, with a roe deer and doe in foreground on right side; a pair of mallards flush from marsh in background. Reinforcing bolsters are exceptionally well relief engraved in acorn and oak leaves. Bottom of action is engraved “SUHLER WAFFENWERK” “D. R. P” “GEBRUDER MERKEL SUHL”. Steel trigger guard has more scroll on bow surrounding semi-relief engraved vignette of auerhahn calling while perched on branch. SN is on tang. Well marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock 663
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Session 1 measures 14-3/8” over beaded rib embossed horn buttplate with Merkel logo. Forends are of 3-pc design, with one bottom piece with ejector and Deeley release, servicing all three bbl sets. Bottom rear of this forend has inlet silver circle with high relief rendering of Goering’s well known crest, having raised mailed fist holding a ring. This is surmounted by a knight’s helm with surrounding acanthus scroll. Above the helm is another mailed fist flanked by wings signifying the Luftwaffe. Although not specified on ledger page, this crest plate has been in place for a very long time, as the amount of wear visible including continuation of scratches, grime, etc. is entirely commensurate with the remainder of gun. OU Shotgun: Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom - .729. Bore restrictions: top - .042 (full), bottom - .027 (mod). Wall thickness: top - .024, bottom - .021. Drop at heel: 3-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Cast 1/4” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Rifle/ Shotgun BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.728. Bore restrictions: top - .046 (extra full)). Wall thickness: top - .023. Drop at heel: approx 3-3/16”, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4”. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. DBL RIFLE BBLS: Drop at heel: approx 3-1/4”, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4”. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. This system comes with three scopes, all by Zeiss, with a 2-1/2 X Zielmar with crosshair and post reticle fitted to the rifle/ shotgun bbls; with a Zielvier with three post and small central dot reticle, as well as a Zielsechs with same reticle fitted to double rifle bbls. It is interesting to note that the Zielvier is the only scope mentioned on the ledger page, and is listed by SN. (There are some indecipherable later notes relating to telescopes.) Brown leather case with riveted on brass corners and central brass rectangle is lined in bluish green cloth, and has leather Merkel label in lid, and has correct partitions for each bbl set, action, and all three telescopes. Accessories include high quality green canvas and leather sling, and some cleaning brushes. There is also a yellow box of DWM 8 x 57R cartridges. PROVENANCE: Color scan of orig ledger page with orig specifications with red ink notation “Herman Goering” and with date 1933 outlined in red. Letter from Dick A. King, Col USA Retd to Mr. A. J. Flood in which he states “Mr. Grover Wilson of Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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Session 1 the Zellerbach Paper Co, Spokane, Wash. who was G-2 of the 3rd Infantry Division and I, as G-4, obtained all of Herman Goering’s guns in his home in the village of Berchtesgaden. It was quite an experience as Emma, Herman’s wife was there at the time. Since Grover was more interested in his cameras, liquor, etc; I naturally spent my time with the guns. I gave two to Maj. Gen Iron Mike O-Daniel commanding the division, Wilson has two, Iron Mike gave one to Gen. Eisenhower and one to Lt Gen Ham Haislip. I gave one to Charles E. Johnson who was chief of staff, and I kept the best 5.” “This combination was the only one with the English box leather fitted case, and by far the most valuable, as well as being Herman Goering’s favorite.” Orig “Certificate” relating to shipping of this combination gun and scopes back to US. Description of this rifle and appraisal value by R. L. Wilson. Various invoices and auction listings pertaining to this gun. Hand written note from past owner Hunter Von Leer relating his knowledge of the history of this gun, as well as a GUNS magazine article entitled “The Guns of Hunter Von Leer” where this gun is pictured and described. Encyclopedia Britannica information on Herman Goering, and a picture of Herman Goering carrying a rifle similar to this one. Various photographs of this rifle and some background information of Hunter Von Leer. Ex collections: Lt. Col. Dick A. King to Mr. A. J. Flood to Hunter Von Leer to Cherry’s to Richard “Stretch” Kennedy and through Amoskeag Auction Co to present consignor? CONDITION: Excellent, original, as found. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue, with most wear noticeable on dbl rifle bbls. Action retains most of its orig french grey pleasingly silvered on high edges. Top lever retains over 90% of its blue, silvered on checkered thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains 30 - 40% of its orig blue, silvered and thinned on bow, considerably so on tang. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with some dings and marks, some fairly deep, checkering somewhat worn, especially on left side of forend, undoubtedly from when rifle was carried slung over one shoulder. All bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors work well, as does set trigger. Scopes are fine retaining approx 70% of their orig blue. Zielmar is a bit better. Optics are relatively clear. Case leather has some stains and many marks along with some tape marks. Strap and handle are good, but a bit tender. Interior cloth has many compressions and rubs, some through in bbl channels. One or two partitions have been restored with bright green cloth. Leather label is considerably rubbed at bottom left. Accessories are good. we have auctioned a Goering dbl rifle in the past, as well as a similar set to this that was given to Heinrich Himmler, both sold for well over $100,000 each. 51886-1 (75,000-100,000) C&R 665
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Session 1 1683. *VERY CLOSE TO NEW, UNFIRED J. P. SAUER MODEL 30 LUFTWAFFE DRILLING WITH CASE. SN 338001. Cal. 12 ga X 12 ga X 9.3X74R. Typical J. P. Sauer Luftwaffe drilling has Sauer markings around breech ends of 25-5/8” bbls and sides of case hardened action, also decorated with sprays of scroll. Bottom of rifle bbl is stamped with 2/42 German proofs and rear lump with Waffenamt “L2”. Luftwaffe eagle is on right side of right bbl and also stamped on right side of buttstock, which features right hand cheekpiece, steel grip cap, and “SSu” (Sauer Suhl) embossed ribbed horn buttplate. Drilling is housed in its orig aluminum case with leather handle, marked “Drilling M 30 mit Munition u. Zubehor”. Interior of case has typical felt gaskets, is stencil marked with contents on lid, and contains orig cleaning kit in black cardboard box (components new/unused), instruction booklet, very rare shooting (shot pattern) record, and leather sling. PROVENANCE: Ex-Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Near new, appears unfired. Metal and wood have only a few light scratches and marks in all of their orig finishes, with some discoloration and light pits at muzzles. Bores are excellent. Rifle bore is coated with what appears to be its orig grease, but rifling still visible and mint. Exterior of case has considerable loss and scratches to its orig paint. Leather handle has some loss to top grain, but is otherwise fine. Interior is excellent, all gaskets and blocking intact. Cleaning kit box has some chips and compressions from contact with left fence of action. Sling is a bit dry. Instruction booklet is excellent. Shooting record is slightly foxed and creased. Undoubtedly one of the finest examples of this important military weapon in existence. 52170-38 MGM60 (20,000-30,000) C&R
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Session 1 1684.
*TOP OF THE LINE .410 MERKEL MODEL “360 SL” SHOTGUN WITH “MASTERWORK” ENGRAVING AND ORIGINAL BOX. SN 480801. Cal. .410. 3” Chambers. 28” Shoe lump bbls are engraved “No. 13 of 100” on matted game rib. Importer, makers name and “MADE IN GERMANY” are on side of left bbl, with side of right bbl engraved “360 SL .410 GA”. Bbl flats are stamped with German proofs for 3” chambers. Coin finished petite frame sidelock action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage sprays of semi-relief scroll with some wiggle and geometric borders. Lockplates are engraved with semi-relief game scenes; a fox sneaks up on a trio of ducks on left side, and a pair of dogs, one retrieving a rabbit, while another rabbit escapes, on right. Fox scene is signed by the engraver “S. S” (Sebastian Scheersmidt). Top lever and trigger guard are blued, and also scroll engraved. Well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 141/2” over composition Merkel buttplate, and features point pattern checkering on diamond hand. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.400 (mod), right - .400 (mod). (label marked mod and full) Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast about 1/4” off. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Gun comes with its orig green and white Merkel box with end label with all pertinent information for this gun. Box contains packing materials. CONDITION: Excellent, very near to new, essentially all orig metal finish intact with some handling and assembly marks. Stocks have a number of light marks and scratches overall, mostly on butt. Mechanically excellent. Box is excellent. 51937-1 MGM131 (7,500-12,500)
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Session 1 1685.
*ATTRACTIVE MERKEL 1620 ELC 16/20 GAUGE TWO BARREL SET BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 384421. Cal. 16 ga/ 20 ga. 16 ga 2-3/4” chambers and 20 ga. has 3” chambers. 28” Shoe lump bbls are marked “1620 ELC NO. 4” on milled out portion at rear of slightly raised, matted ribs. Extensions are numbered “1” and “2”. Makers name and address, importer, chamber, and steel information are marked on sides of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with German proofs and SNs (20 ga bbls denoted as “-2”). Coin finished ogee backed boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, bushed strikers, reinforced frame, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage shaded scroll within geometric borders. A special feature of an EL is its hand engraved game scenes on sides; semi relief renderings of a trio of quail feeding are on left; and pheasants in woodland are on right. Trigger plate is stamped with Suhl workman logo. Blued top lever is silver inlaid “EL”. Blued trigger guard is engraved en suite with action. Exceptionally fine superbly marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over Merkel ribbed buttplate. Each bbl set has its own matching ejector forend with Deeley release. 16 ga BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.669, right - .669. Bore restrictions: left - .014 (mod), right - .009 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-9/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. 20 ga BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.625, right - .625. Bore restrictions: left .013 (mod), right - .008 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-9/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Makers green pebble vinyl, leather trimmed case by Emmebi is lined in dark green velvet, and has brown leather Merkel label stitched into lid. Case has space for gun and both sets of bbls and contains one case strap. PROVENANCE: The Larry Kelley Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with scant evidence of firing, retaining nearly all orig finishes on all surfaces, with only a few of the faintest handling and assembly marks. Mechanically crisp. Case is fine with some scuffs. Interior cloth is fine, lid partially detached. Some cloth is loose at hinge. These fine little guns retail at over $12000.00. 520824 MGM58 (7,500-12,500)
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Session 1 1686.
*HIGH QUALITY MERKEL 303E SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN WITH EXCELLENT, WELL DETAILED ENGRAVING, AND CASE. SN 36505. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 26” Demi-bloc bbls with solid matted rib are marked and engraved “GEBRUDER MERKEL” and “GERMANY” at breech ends, which are surrounded by some well cut shaded scroll. Bottom bbl is stamped with Sept 1952 East German nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers, and rear of left ejector is stamped “2-3/4”. French grey double Kersten OU sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved), raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, hand detachable sidelocks with H&H type lever on right lockplate, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with near full coverage extremely well cut and nicely shaded large open scroll with some floral highlights. Lockplates are semi relief engraved with finely detailed interesting game scenes. On left a pair of black game cock are sparring in alpine meadow while a trio of hens watch from foreground. Right side depicts four ducks taking wing from marsh while another swims away, as a bemused pointer looks on. Trigger plate is marked “Gebruder Merkel Suhl”. Matching scroll is on trigger guard. Well marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15” over black open sided Pachmayr white line pad. Grip cap is plain. Area behind lockplates is very nicely scroll carved. Closely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Ejector forend is of 3-pc type with removable bottom piece having Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.672, bottom - .670. Bore restrictions: top .024 (IMod), bottom - .014 (mod). Wall thickness: top - .036, bottom - .036. Drop at heel: 2-11/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast 1/2” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 15”. Gun is accompanied by A&F marked leg o’ mutton case. CONDITION: Very good to Excellent. Bbls retain over 80% orig blue with numerous light marks and silvering on sharp edges. Action retains most of its french grey finish which is quite pleasing. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with numerous marks, most light, some heavy, checkering slightly worn. Pad was installed many years ago to what appears to be orig curve of butt. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is good with some tape repairs to end cap and rear flap, which is detached. Straps and handle are good. A very nicely appointed lightweight early post war Merkel. 52199-1 MGM61 (7,500-11,500) C&R
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1687. *FINELY FINISHED 20 GAUGE PREWAR MERKEL MODEL 301E OVER UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN. SN 23309. Cal. 20 ga. 28-1/4” Demi-bloc bbls with matted solid rib are engraved “Gebruder Merkel” “Suhl” and “Suhler Waffenwerk” on breech sections with fine floral engraving. Bbl flats are stamped with 1936 German nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Case hardened double Kerston OU action features automatic safety, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front articulated). Back of action shows exceptionally fine scalloping. Action is engraved with near full coverage varying sized scroll with small scroll and wiggle borders surrounding superbly rendered large bouquets of flowers on sides and bottom. Flowers also cover bolsters. Makers name and address are on bottom of action. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN on tang. Very finely fiddle figured dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over checkered horn buttplate, and features elongated diamond shaped inlet horn drop points and multi point pattern checkering. 13” Long 3-pc ejector forend has inlet horn tip and Deeley release. Gun has “II” at rear portion of rib on top of action, and bottom of forend iron. Bore diameter: top -.627, bottom .627. Bore restrictions: top - .007 (IC), bottom - .003 (IC). Wall thickness: top - .028, bottom - .027. Drop at heel: 2-15/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/8”. Cast about 1/4 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14”. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain over 85% what appear to be orig blue, silvering mostly on rib. Action retains a considerable amount, perhaps as much as 30% orig case hardening color, strong where protected. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish with numerous light marks and dings. Checkering worn, and has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. A superb quality small bore prewar Merkel. 52709-1 MGM418 (3,000-5,000) C&R
1688. *FINELY FINISHED 20 GAUGE PREWAR MERKEL MODEL 301E OVER UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN. SN 23310. Cal. 20 ga. 28-1/4” Demi-bloc bbls with matted solid rib are engraved “Gebruder Merkel” “Suhl” and “Suhler Waffenwerk” on breech sections with fine floral engraving. Bbl flats are stamped with 1936 German nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Case hardened double Kerston OU action features automatic safety, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front articulated). Back of action shows exceptionally fine scalloping. Action is engraved with near full coverage varying sized scroll with small scroll and wiggle borders surrounding superbly rendered large bouquets of flowers on sides and bottom. Flowers also cover bolsters. Makers name and address are on bottom of action. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN on tang. Very finely fiddle figured dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over grooved hard rubber buttplate, and features elongated diamond shaped inlet horn drop points and multi point pattern checkering. 13” Long 3-pc ejector forend has inlet horn tip and Deeley release. Gun has “III” at rear portion of rib on top of action, and rear of forend iron. Bore diameter: top -.630, bottom - .629. Bore restrictions: top - .023 (IMod), bottom - .026 (IMod). Wall thickness: top - .027, bottom - .023. Drop at heel: 3-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-15/16”. Cast about 1/4 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approx 85% what appear to be orig blue, silvering mostly on rib, with some cleaned rust on right rear, pitted. Action retains a considerable amount, perhaps as much as 25% orig case hardening color, strong where protected. Stocks retain essentially all of a very well done oil refinish over some light marks. Checkering expertly cleaned up. Bores are excellent, with a couple of small dings. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. A superb quality small bore prewar Merkel. 52709-2 MGM419 (3,000-5,000) C&R
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Session 1 1689.
*20 GAUGE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN BY FANZOI OF FERLACH. SN 48215. Cal. 20 ga. 28” Shoe lump bbls with full length matted rib, beads are not present, are marked with makers name and “Ferlach - Austria” on tops. Bbl flats and bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1956 Ferlach proofs and for “IC” and “Mod” chokes. Coin finished sideplated boxlock action features automatic safety and gold plated single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with 60% coverage well cut shaded scroll. Sideplates have game scenes; trio of ducks in woodland marsh on left, and three pheasant in forest glade on right. Dense stump figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over ribbed composition buttplate. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.625, right - .625. Bore restrictions: left - .012 (lt mod), right - .007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Excellent, close to as new, with only a few light handling marks and some scrapes, mostly on buttstock, with the exception of a fairly deep ding on right side, and a filled scratch on right in front of checkering. Mechanically excellent. 52722-1 (7,00010,500)
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Session 1 1690.
*FINE .410 PREWAR OVER-UNDER EJECTOR SHOTGUN BY HEYM, RETAILED BY ABERCROMBIE & FITCH. SN 5763AH. Cal. .410 ga. 3” Chambers. 26-1/4” Demi bloc bbls with slightly raised solid, matted rib are engraved “Abercrombie & Fitch Co.” and “New - York” on top bbl either side of rib. Bbls are stamped with German Imperial proofs with a date of 9/27. Very small case hardened double Kersten boxlock action with ornamental sideplates, features automatic safety, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 90% coverage well cut varying sized simple scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “Fr. Wilh. Heym, Suhl” “Germany”. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8” over checkered wood butt, and features inlet lozenge shaped horn drop points and fancy pattern, closely spaced skip line checkering at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching slim 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.383 (full ?), bottom - .383 (full ?). Wall thickness: top - .034, bottom - .037. Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-7/8”. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all its orig finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light handling marks and silvering of action on bottom. Trigger guard, considerably silvered on sides, and tang. What are possibly new stocks retain essentially all of their orig finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A scarce offering from Abercrombie & Fitch (not listed in prewar catalogs). 52592-1 MGM288 (6,000-9,000) C&R
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Session 1 1691.
*HIGH QUALITY PRE WAR OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN WITH FINE GOLD INLAYS BY T. N. TELL WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 223. (1935) Cal. 12 ga. 26” and 30” Demi-bloc bbls are mounted with matted ventilated ribs, dyed red ivory front beads, ivory mid-bead on one, rear portion of ribs gold inlaid “Tell de Luxe”. Rear portions of bbls are nicely engraved with shaded acanthus, and are marked “KRUPP STEEL”. Bottoms of bottom bbls are stamped with imperial German nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers, with proof date of Jan. 1935. There is a gold inlaid family crest on bottom of each rear lump. Case hardened scallop-backed, boxlock double Kersten OU action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut and finely shaded Germanic type scrolling acanthus. This very fine work surrounds vignettes of game on sides of action, major subjects of which are flush gold inlaid and nicely detailed; pair of mallards flushing from marsh on left, and a trio of quail in open grassland, on right. “T. N. Tell & Sons Germany” is on long band under duck scene. Steel trigger guard with relief engraved vignette of hawk stooping on flushing pheasant, is on trigger guard bow, and tang is engraved “A. H. Heinen” “Importer Chicago”. Well marbled and figured dark European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over soft solid black pad with aluminum base plate. Side panels are checkered and have nicely shaped drop points. Closely spaced grip checkering is of fancy pattern. Steel grip cap is nicely engraved and has initials “HB” gold inlaid. Three piece ejector forend has bottom section which services both sets of bbls, which has Deeley release. 26” Bbls: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom - .724. Bore restrictions: top - .003 (IC), bottom - .020 (mod). Wall thickness: top - .026, bottom - .030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast about 1/2” on. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. 30” BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom - .724. Bore restrictions: top - .047 (extra full), bottom - .049 (extra full). Wall thickness: top - .029, bottom - .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast on 1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. What is most likely orig leather covered metal case with nickel-plated riveted on corners, central rectangle on top, is lined in green cloth, has space for gun and extra bbls, and contains Powers brass cleaning rod with turnscrew and oil bottle in handle, pair of snap caps, and a shorter leather covered pad insert, along with a steel buttplate. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of their orig blue with a few marks and some flecking. Action retains perhaps as much as 30% orig color, engraving still sharp and clear. Stocks retain most what appears to be their orig finish with numerous marks and bumps. Rear portion of butt had light refinish at time of installation of pad. Checkering lightly worn, and somewhat gummed. Front portion of pistol grip has piece added to change angle of grip. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger appears to work well. Case leather is considerably deteriorated with top grain chipped away in many areas. Handle is good. Interior cloth is good, with some bleaching, rubs through, and staining. Accessories are good. A very high quality gun, especially made for the American market, to do double duty for skeet and trap. 51872-69 MGM49 (6,000-7,500) C&R; ESA 673
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Session 1 Reverse
1692.
*FINE QUALITY SIDELOCK GAME SHOTGUN BY J. MICHALEK OF BERLIN. SN 105. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 28-1/4” Dovetailed steel bbls are fitted with matted, game rib with dolls head extension. Bbl flats and bottoms of bbls are stamped with 11/43 German nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers, and steel type. French grey sidelock action has Imperial German proofs on water table, along with Nazi era re-proofs. Action features non-automatic safety (FEST and FREI inlaid in gold), dbl point tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage deeply cut varying sized scroll. Makers name and “BERLIN” are in gold at the front of each lockplate. Trigger guard is of horn, and extends to sunburst horn grip cap. Well figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over skip line checkered wood butt with checkered horn heel and toe plates. There are diminutive drop points behind locks, multi-point pattern checkering at grip, along with a small swept right hand cheekpiece. Matching splinter forend has inlet schnabeled horn tip and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.672, right - .671. Bore restrictions: left - .033 (full), right - .033 (full). Wall thickness: left - .029, right - .026. Drop at heel: 2-5/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast slightly off. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Newer Nazi era bbls retain nearly all of a well done re-blue over numerous light marks. Action retains a considerable amount, perhaps as much as 50%, orig french grey. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous light marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 51872-7 MGM164 (4,000-4,500) C&R
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Session 1 1693.
FINE, AS FOUND, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, LIGHTWEIGHT, 16 GAUGE LINDNER CHARLES DALY DIAMOND QUALITY EJECTOR SHOTGUN. SN 1897. (ca 1896) Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 26” Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “Charles Daly Diamond Quality” on unmatted portion of concave matted game rib. Rear portions of bbls are engraved with 2” triangles of nicely cut scroll and with scroll flanked Witten Excelcior Steel logos. Bbl flats are stamped with German black powder proofs. Bottoms of bbls with steel markings are also stamped with “HAL” crossed pistol logos denoting manufacture by Lindner. Case hardened arched back boxlock action with square crossbolt third fastener also features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), pin type cocking indicators, side clips, and dbl triggers with checkered finger blades. Fences are nicely filed, and action is engraved with 80% coverage very well cut closed, shaded scroll which surrounds interesting game scene on bottom of the action depicting a trio of game birds, standing in foreground, with another member of the group flying in from background. “CHARLES DALY” is in very small letters at rear circumferences of fences. Case hardened trigger guard has scene of two snipe on bow with SN on tang. Dark marbled and stump figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over old, most likely orig, Silver pad with brown leather facing. Stock features typical Daly styling with checkered side panels, elongated drop points, and point pattern checkering at grip. Tip of grip has inlet horn oval with central raised rib. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with inlet small horn tip has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.673, right - .673. Bore restrictions: left - .030 (full), right - .008 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .026, right - .026. Drop at heel: 2-15/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain over 90% orig lustrous blue, with a number of scratches, some fairly heavy, especially toward muzzle on left bbl. Action retains approx 80% orig case hardening color, pleasingly silvered on high edges and thinning around bottom from normal hand wear. Stocks retain 80 - 90% orig hand rubbed oil finish with numerous marks, both light and heavy. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent, with a couple of light pings, corresponding to marks on exterior of bbl. Action is tight. Left ejector is “live” and fires when forend is removed. Some wood is missing from interior of forend in loop mortise. A fine example of this relatively scarce Charles Daly. 52580-1 (8,500-12,500)
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1694.
*LINDNER CHARLES DALY “SUPERIOR” GRADE BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN. SN 2015. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 29” Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Charles Daly Krupp Fluid Steel Barrels” in milled out portion of slightly raised, matted, game rib, twin ivory beads. Bbl flats are stamped with Imperial German proofs and with SN. “HAL” crossed pistol logos are on bottoms of bbls. Case hardened scallop backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), pin type cocking indicators, hidden square crossbolt third fastener, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 40% coverage sprays and bursts of very well cut Germanic scroll within geometric borders. “Charles Daly” is on each side. Case hardened trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN on tang. Nicely marbled and stump figured dense European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over black Decelerator pad. Side panels are nicely checkered and end in elongated drop points. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset horn tip, and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.726, right - .725. Bore restrictions: left - .017 (mod), right - .016 (mod). Wall thickness: left .019, right - .026. Drop at heel: 2-11/16”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very fine as partially refinished. Bbls retain what appears to be nearly all of their orig blue, but has most likely had some blue added. Action retains 60 - 70% orig case hardening color, strong where protected, with some loss due to flecks and patches of browning, mostly on fences, with some light pitting on left, silvered considerably on bottom from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish over a few light marks. It appears that stock has been cracked through the wrist and repaired, checkering re-cut, and there is a 5/8” x 1/8” chip missing from left rear of forend wood. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong. 5187213 MGM162 (3,000-4,000) C&R; ESA
1695. RARE GERMAN MADE CHARLES DALY TEN GAUGE SHOTGUN USING LEFEVER’S PATENT BOLTING AND SIDE COCKING FEATURES. SN 2012. Cal. 10 ga. 2-7/8” Chambers. 26” Damascus bbls are engraved with Lefever patent dates and “Charles Daly Fine Damascus Barrels” on broad game rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with crossed pistol logos. SN is on flats. Lefever clone sidelock action features push forward thumbpiece on top tang actuating bolt which engages typical Lefever square shouldered dolls head rib extension. Action is cocked by long side lever on left, and also features typical Lefever cocking indicators and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll within geometric borders. “Charles Daly” is on each lockplate. Nicely marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/8” over checkered horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with inset composition tip has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.792, right - .792. Bore restrictions: left - .020 (mod), right - .007 flare (cyl). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .032. Drop at heel: 3”, drop at comb: 1-7/8”. Cast about 1/4” off. Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-3/8”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Good, as completely refinished. Bbls have fine definition to their twist pattern. Action retains all of its new color over pitting. All metal parts are somewhat deteriorated and poorly polished, edges rounded. Wood refinished with a few light subsequent marks. Checkering re-cut. Bores are pitted throughout. Action is tight. 51980-50 MGM125 (800-1,200) Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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1697. *SUPERB CONDITION SPECIAL ORDER J. P. SAUER GRADE 280 BOXLOCK 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN. SN 123167. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30” Shoe lump bbls with matted, concave rib are marked with makers name on top of each bbl, and with steel information around breech ends, ivory beads. Bbl flats are stamped with imperial German nitro proofs and “PRUSSIA”. Extractor is stamped “70”. Case hardened scallop backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 50% coverage sprays of scroll within small scroll and geometric borders. “J. P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL” is on each side. Steel trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN on tang. Very nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over checkered wood butt, flanked by carved oak leaves between horn heel and toe plates. Side panels are checkered and also carved with oak leaves, and are tipped by lozenge shaped inlet horn drop points. Point pattern checkering with line borders at grip is very cleanly cut. Matching splinter forend with inlet horn schnabeled tip has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.720, right - .722. Bore restrictions: left - .028 (IMod), right - .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .034, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, very close to “as new”, with only a few of the faintest marks on all wood and metal surfaces. Action has a heavy coat of protective lacquer. Bores are excellent, with a hint of frosting. Action tight, but sluggish due to congealed oil. 51980-5 MGM76 (3,500-5,500) C&R; ESA
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1696. *VERY FINE J. P. SAUER MODEL 300 BOXLOCK EJECTOR 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN. SN 263582. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Shoe lump bbls are engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold Inc. New York, N.Y. U.S. Agents” on milled out portion of matted, concave rib and are marked with makers name and address around breech ends of bbls surrounded by well cut scroll. Krupp three ring steel logos are on tops of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with June ‘32 imperial German nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers along with “MADE IN GERMANY”. Case hardened scallop backed boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener through dolls head rib extension, side clips, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in near full coverage exceptionally well cut varying sized shaded scroll. “J. P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL” is engraved on each side. Steel trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN on tang. Nicely figured and lightly marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over ribbed horn buttplate with Sauer logo. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with small inlet horn schnabeled tip has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.671, right - .670. Bore restrictions: left - .024 (mod), right - .014 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .029, right - .033. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue with only a few light flecks and some high edge wear. Action retains over 90% orig case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges, thinning a bit on bottom. Top lever thumbpiece is lightly silvered and blue on trigger guard edges and tang are thinning. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with a few light marks and scratches. Checkering is very lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. A lovely little small bore Sauer which retailed for $325.00 in 1933. 51980-4 MGM75 (3,500-5,500) C&R
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1698. *SUPERB ORIGINAL CONDITION J. P. SAUER MODEL “180” HEAVY GAME SHOTGUN. SN 261141. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30” Shoe lump bbls are engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold Inc. New York, N.Y. U.S. Agents” on milled out portion of slightly raised matted rib. Steel information is on tops of bbls and makers name as well as bands of geometric engraving are around breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with imperial nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers, along with “MADE IN GERMANY”. Proof date of 6/31 is on bottom of right bbl. SN is on left bbl. Case hardened, boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll within geometric borders. Makers name and address are on each side. Trigger plate is engraved with nicely detailed scene of duck erupting from marsh. The duck has been hand polished to silver, and rocks and trees have silver highlights, only noticeable because of the extreme high condition of this gun. Case hardened trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN on tang. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over black leather faced Silver pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.724, right - .723. Bore restrictions: left - .040 (full), right - .039 (full). Wall thickness: left .029, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, very close to “as new” with only a few very light flecks and scratches on metal finishes, with some thinning of color on trigger guard and top tang. Stocks have only a few light marks in their orig finish. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. 51980-14 MGM26 (3,000-5,000) C&R
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*J. P. SAUER MODEL 180 BOXLOCK EJECTOR 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN. SN 230077. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 29-1/2” Shoe lump bbls with matted, concave rib are engraved with makers name and address on top of each bbl, and with Krupp steel information around breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with January 1925 imperial German nitro proofs. Case hardened boxlock action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, pivoting raised rib cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll within small scroll and geometric borders. “J. P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL” is on each side. Game scene of a pair of flushing grouse (?) is on bottom of action. Steel trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN on tang. Relatively plain European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8” over ribbed horn buttplate with Sauer logo. Stock features right hand cheekpiece. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a sling loop matching that on bbls as well as a silver shield engraved with monogram “OB” are on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with small schnabeled tip has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.661, right - .660. Bore restrictions: left - .031 (full), right - .025 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .031. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Cast about 1/2” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 13-5/8”. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue. Action has 70 - 80% orig case hardening color, with some flecks of oxidation. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish with numerous marks and scratches especially along edge of cheekpiece. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. 51872-2 MGM74 (1,500-2,000) C&R
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*RARE WAR PRODUCTION BOXLOCK DOUBLE SHOTGUN BY NOTHNAGEL. SN 263. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 29-1/2” Shoe lump bbls with concave matted rib are marked “Made by Nothnagel, Suhl, Germany” in milled out portion of rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Feb 1945 Nazi era proofs. Sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Case hardened scallop backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage scrolling oak leaves and acorns in dot shaded background surrounding game scenes on sides; trio of hares on left, and fox vexing a pair of ducks on right. Steel trigger guard is engraved with more oak leaves and acorns. Lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over ribbed composition buttplate, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and well cut point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.661, right - .663. Bore restrictions: left - .025 (IMod), right - .021 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .033, right - .040. Drop at heel: 2-13/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast slightly off. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new with only some high edge wear on metal finishes, and a touch of silvering on top tang, and thinning of blue on trigger guard tang. Stocks have only a few minor nicks in their orig finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. An interesting gun, most likely made for American GI’s right after the war (English nomenclature) before Soviet occupation of Eastern Germany. 51872-1 MGM103 (2,500-3,000) C&R
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1700. *FINE 20 GAUGE J. P. SAUER MODEL “180” SHOTGUN. SN 259092. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 26-3/4”” Shoe lump bbls have slightly raised matted rib. Steel information is on tops of bbls and makers name as well as bands of geometric engraving are around breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with imperial nitro proofs. Proof date of 5/31 is on bottom of right bbl. SN is on left bbl. Case hardened, boxlock action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll within geometric borders. Makers name and address are on each side. Trigger plate is engraved with well detailed scene of grouse (?) flying into meadow. Case hardened trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN on tang. Relatively plain European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over ribbed composition buttplate with Sauer logo. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a large vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.622, right - .621. Bore restrictions: left - .020 (mod), right - .012 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue with considerable flecking on rear third. Action retains 50 - 60% orig case hardening color, silvered on tangs, fences, and bottom. Stocks retain approx 90% orig finish, worn through from normal hand wear at grip. Checkering lightly worn. Gold oval is a replacement. Sling eye has been removed from bottom rib of bbl, plug screws installed. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 51980-38 MGM27 (2,500-3,500) C&R
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*FINE QUALITY BOXLOCK SHOTGUN BY SCHERPING OF HANNOVER. SN 4263. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 29-1/2” Bbls fitted with slightly raised matted game rib are engraved “H. Scherping Hannover” “Kgl. Hofbuchsenmacher” on tops, with Witten steel logos toward rears. An unusual tapered round steel piece is added to bottom rib, and getting smaller toward sling loop. Small sized ogee backed case hardened boxlock action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, pin type cocking indicators on sides, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with very nicely cut medium scroll with rose and other floral highlights within geometric borders. Makers name, address, and other information (as on bbls), are in ribands on each side. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely fiddle figured and marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over checkered horn butt, and features attenuated drop points, point pattern checkering, and sling loop. Long splinter forend is missing its inlet horn tip, and has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.674, right - .673. Bore restrictions: left - .032 (full), right - .030 (full). Wall thickness: left - .022, right - .025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast approx 5/8 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, silvered from hand wear and with numerous light marks. Action retains a considerable amount, perhaps 15 - 20% orig case hardening color where protected. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish, with numerous marks, both light and heavy. Checkering is considerably worn especially on left side. There is 1-1/2” stress crack at bottom left of buttstock, at rear. Bores are good to fine with considerable pitting at breech ends of right bbl, other pitting scattered throughout. Action is tight. 51872-8 MGM101 (2,000-3,000) C&R
1703.
*28 GAUGE TOP LEVER HAMMER SHOTGUN BY H. TRIEBEL (AUGSBURG) MADE FOR A COUNT. SN 19130. Cal. 28 ga. 2-1/2” Chambers. 26-7/8” Bbls with slightly raised matted rib are platinum inlaid “H. Triebel Augsburg” in unmatted portion. There are platinum bands around breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs for 28 ga. Round bodied top lever action features dolls head rib extension and dbl triggers, along with rebounding peninsula back locks with serpentine hammers. Action and locks are engraved with near full coverage nicely cut and shaded bold open flowing acanthus scroll. Steel trigger guard has gold inlaid monogram “TO” (?) surmounted by a count’s crown. Finely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13” over a Silver type pad, and features deeply swept right hand cheekpiece, and point pattern checkering. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.553, right - .553. Bore restrictions: left - .023 (mod), right - .032 (full). Wall thickness: left - .022, right - .026. Drop at heel: 2-9/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Cast slightly off. Weight: 5 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 13”. CONDITION: Good as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality rust re-blue. Action cleaned to coin finish. Stocks refinished with a few subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. Pad is new. Grip cap does not fit well. There is a repaired crack running from central top of left lock parallel to top strap into checkering, which does not flex. There is also an epoxy repair to left rear bbl channel of forend with some other stress cracks showing toward center. Bores are very fine with evidence of a fairly deep dent on side of right bbl about 10” from breech end. Action is tight. Locks are fine. Left hammer spur has brazed repair. 51872-3 MGM105 (2,500-3,500) C&R
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*INTERESTING FERLACH MADE BOXLOCK SHOTGUN. SN 51324. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 27-5/8” Bbls with slightly raised ventilated rib is engraved “Made in Austria” in unmatted portion of rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1958 Ferlach proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Coin finished scallop backed boxlock action features automatic safety, hidden crossbolt third fastener, and dbl triggers. There are two loaded chamber indicators on right and left sides of breechface with pin that protrudes from rear of fence when cartridges are present. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll. Fences are foliate carved. Game scenes are on sides; a pair of ducks on left, and pheasant on right. Nicely fiddle figured and well streaked European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4” over black open sided White Line pad. Stock features nicely shaped side panels, point pattern checkering on grip, and a shadow line right hand cheekpiece. Matching beavertail forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.662, right - .662. Bore restrictions: left - .012 (mod), right - .009 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Cast 1/4 off. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue. Action has nearly all its coin finish, very slightly darkened. Stocks have only a few minor marks in their orig hand rubbed oil finish. Forend shows some wear. Pad is a later replacement. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 51872-4 MGM104 (1,250-1,750)
1705.
*UNUSUAL FULL STOCK HEEREN SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK (KIPLAUF) RIFLE BY MAX HEYM WITH SCOPE. SN 5655. Cal. 6.5 x 57R. 26” One third octagon 2/3 round matted rib bbl mounted with single U-notch rear sight, and silver front bead longitudinally dovetailed into raised front portion. Claw scope bases have been added at a later date, partially obscuring makers name on top right flat. Bottom of bbl is stamped with German nitro proofs for 6.5 x 57 with proof date of 9/36. Typical Heeren patent dropping block action with its unique cocking and opening lever in trigger guard, incorporates set trigger. Action is engraved with varying sized open scroll within geometric borders. “HEEREN” is stamped on top left of action and on trigger assembly. Top of receiver ring is engraved “MAX HEYM SUHL” surrounding relief silver inlaid monogram “SA”. Strikingly fiddle figured and nicely streaked European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over ribbed horn buttplate, and features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece, standard checkering, and a sling loop on toe line. Pistol grip has steel cap with semi relief engraved monogram “CCE”. Full length forestock has removable checkered rear section retained by side bolt through oval steel escutcheons, forward portion has small schnable. This piece is separated from forward portion by horn spacer, and this front piece ends in schnabled horn tip. A Mannlicher type sling bail is also installed. Rifle is fitted with Zeiss Zielsechs scope with three post reticle in soldered on claw rings, rear ring with windage adjustment. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4”, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8”. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbl retains most of what appears to be its orig blue. Action is overall a mottled silver gray with some streaking. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil refinish over numerous light marks, edges slightly rounded. Checkering has not been re-cut. Bore is good, rather dark with a few minor small pits. Action is smooth. Scope possibly refinished. Optics slightly clouded. These delightful little Heeren rifles are seldom found. This example is particularly attractive. 51872-34 MGM1 (4,000-6,000) C&R 681
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Session 1 1706.
*SUPERB HAGN SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK RIFLE WITH ZEISS SCOPE AND HUEY CASE. SN 74. Cal 30-06. 26” Tapered octagon bbl with integral rib, front sight base, is engraved “M. Hagn Kochel a/ See” on top; center with caliber, SN, and proofs toward rear. Bbl is fitted with Recnagel QD scope mounts and single folding leaf U-notch rear sight with sourdough front. Coin finished, beautifully made Hagn action with thumb roll safety on top tang, is engraved with 80% coverage exceptionally well cut varying sized shaded scroll within line and small scroll borders. Small flat on top of receiver ring is engraved “SYSTEM” “74” “HAGN”. Exhibition quality nicely marbled and somewhat burl figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15” over checkered wood butt, and features sculpted side panels, flat top point pattern checkering with H&H style reverse back line, and a vacant silver oval along with a sling loop matching that on bbl, on toe line. Matching fairly long forend has fleur-di-lis intrusions into checkering from the top, both sides. Zeiss Diatal - Z 6X42 rail scope with crosshair and post reticle is in Recnagel QD mounts, rear with windage adjustment. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8”. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15”. Rifle is housed in a full length oak and leather case with stitched leather corners and brass oval medallion by Huey, with his brass “label” on front of lid with SN “243”. Interior is lined in green suede, and is french fitted for rifle and semi-french fitted for scope, cleaning rod with ebony handle, horn handled “bowtie” turnscrews, and square oil bottle. There are two covered compartments, one contains key. PROVENANCE: The Forrest G. Rhodes collection. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of little field use. Metal finishes have some light handling marks with some sharp edge wear on bbl. Stocks have a few light scratches and some deeper dings. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent with some light scuffs, optically clear. There are a number of bumps and rubs in leather case with some water staining at right side. Interior is excellent with some rubs and marks from contact with rifle and accessories. 52465-2 MGM230 (10,000-15,000)
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*SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF BREAK OPEN BLITZ ACTION KIPLAUF SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN 6377. (ca 1913) Cal. 9.3 x 72R. 25-3/8” Tapered octagon bbl has integral matted rib, central portion partially milled away forming quarter rib and front sight ramp. Scope was meant to be primary sight on this rifle, with early Krieghoff type dovetailed mounting blocks in rear portion of rib, and single leaf folding sight at front portion at quarter rib. Front ramp has silver bead. “Sempert & Krieghoff Suhl” is gold inlaid on unmatted rectangle on quarter rib. Bottom of bbl has German imperial proofs, and is fitted with sling loop. French gray scallop-backed top lever Blitz action is nicely filed and features tang safety (“SICHER” gold inlaid), pin type cocking indicator, crossbolt third fastener, and single set trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut large open acanthus scroll with nicely stippled background surrounding semi-relief engraved, nicely detailed, game scenes; stag and hind on left side, roebuck and doe on right. Trigger guard bow depicts a fox climbing trunk of tree trying to reach a bird perched on branch. Nicely marbled European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over ribbed horn buttplate, and features a very high hogback comb to facilitate scope use. There is also a nicely shaped right hand cheekpiece and point pattern checkering at grip. A sling loop matching that on bbl is on toe line. Small slim matching forend has Deeley release. Rifle is fitted with what appears to orig scope rings, holding Lyman Alaskan 2-1/2 X scope with fine crosshair and dot reticle. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/8”, Drop at hogback: approx 1-1/2” , drop at comb: approx 1-3/8”. Weight with scope: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains most of its orig blue with considerable cleaned pitting on front portion. Pitting is fairly deep on flats toward muzzle. Action is dark gray with no pitting, engraving excellent. Stocks refinished, and retain most of that finish over numerous bumps and marks, checkering cleaned, and nearly worn smooth on left side of forend. Bore is fine, lightly frosted throughout. Trigger guard screw is a replacement, and one screw is missing from forend iron. Scope is excellent, optically clear. Lens is a bit dirty. As with most guns and rifles by Sempert & Krieghoff, this example exhibits exceptional quality. 51872-33 MGM3 (3,500-5,000) C&R
1708. NICELY ENGRAVED SINGLE SHOT BREAK OPEN KIPLAUF RIFLE BY J. P. SAUER. SN 33471. (ca 1890) Cal.8 x 72. 24” Tapered, octagon bbl with small dolls head extension, has matted top flat with adjustable blade rear and steel post front sights, dovetailed through. Claw scope bases have been added at a later date obscuring makers name. Bbl flat is stamped with imperial German black powder large crown proofs along with “S & S” logo and “SAUER” and “SUHL”. Bottom of bbl is stamped with “9/35” nitro reproofs, done at time of lining to 8 x 72. Round bodied top lever action has nicely filed fences, and flip-up adjustable rear sight mortised into top strap. It is fitted with peninsula back action rebounding right hand lock and with dbl set triggers. Action and lock are engraved with near full coverage semi relief Germanic acanthus and scroll which surrounds vignettes of game; a running stag on left, and roebuck on right side of action. Scene on lockplate depicts a pair of setters. Steel trigger guard with matching scroll has central portrait of face-on roedeer. SN is on trigger guard tang. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over ribbed horn buttplate, and features swept right hand cheekpiece, typical point pattern checkering, and a large cartridge trap engraved with matching acanthus scroll on toe line. Matching slim forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4”, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16”. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Good. Metal surfaces have traces of orig finish. Bbl most likely re-blued at time of re-proof. Wood retains most of what appears to be its orig finish with numerous dents, some heavy, some light scratches, and some deep digs in checkering on left side of grip. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Lock is excellent. Set triggers work. 51872-35 MGM2 (3,0004,500) C&R 683
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1707.
Session 1 1709.
*LUDWIG BOROVNIK .375 H&H BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND AMMUNITION. SN 2979.61. Cal. .375 H&H MAG. 25” Chopper lump bbls are fitted with matted quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf rear sight, is engraved “Made in Austria”. Silver bead front sight is in matching front ramp. Top of left bbl is engraved “Lud. Borovnik - Ferlach”. Bbl flats and bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, makers name, steel type, and 1961 proofs. Sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. French grey, scallop backed, boxlock action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, reinforcing bolsters, and dbl triggers (both set). Action is engraved with 60% coverage nicely cut shaded open scroll within geometric and feather borders. Reinforcing bolsters are semi-relief engraved with oak leaves and acorns. Blued trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over black Decelerator pad, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, closely spaced point pattern checkering at grip, and a sling loop on toe line. Stock has been fitted with a mercury recoil reducer. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/16”, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 9 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. Rifle is housed in a tan leather case with leather corners lined in green felt, and contains two snap caps and cleaning equipment, along with a round oil bottle. Also included are three 20 round boxes of Remington “Premiere” cartridges loaded with Swift A-frame PSP bullets. CONDITION: Very fine, with a few light handling marks and some rubs on metal. Top lever and trigger guard tang silvered. Stocks have a number of marks, scratches, and bumps in their orig finish. Pad is relatively new. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Case is good, missing a corner or two. Ammo is excellent. Boxes are rubbed. 52436-1 MGM252 (12,000-18,000) C&R
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Session 1 1710.
*CHAPUIS DANGEROUS GAME BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA SHOTGUN BARRELS, SCOPE, AND CASE. SN 44196. Cal. .470 Nitro Express. 23-5/8” Double rifle bbls are fitted with quarter rib holding one standing, three folding leaf express rear sight and claw scope bases. Rib has foliate engraving and is marked “EXPRESS CHAPUIS ARMES FRANCE”. Silver bead is in front ramp. 27-1/2” 12 gauge shotgun bbls with 3” chambers have narrow swamped game rib, marked “Progress - Chapuis Armes - France” on rib. Case hardened proprietary Chapuis ogee backed boxlock “Progress” action features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, reinforcing bolsters, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding portrait of cape buffalo bull on bottom. This well done engraving is signed “Ivan” under buffalo scene. Single beaded trigger guard has tang which extends to steel trap grip cap. Very attractive finely marbled and fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4” over brown Decelerator pad, and features point pattern checkering, right hand cheekpiece, right hand palm swell, and sling eye. Each bbl set has its own dedicated beavertail forend with Deeley type release, marked for caliber on iron. Rifle Barrels: Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4”, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16”. Weight without scope: 10 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. 12 ga.: Bore diameter: left -.723, right - .723. Bore restrictions: left - .019 (mod), right - .008 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-5/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Also included is Leupold VX - III 1.5 - 5 x 20 scope with three post and crosshair reticle in claw bases. Green ABS case is marked “Chapuis Armes France” on top. CONDITION: Excellent, with only a few light marks in all finishes, most noticeably some scrapes and a couple of dents on cheekpiece. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent, optically clear. The perfect combination for your next safari that might include sand grouse or guineas. 52524-2 MGM277 (8,000-12,000)
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1711.
*KRIEGHOFF CLASSIC “BIG FIVE” DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SOFT CASE. SN 103073. Cal. .470 Nitro Express. 23-1/2” Shoe lump bbls with matted quarter rib and tall front ramp are fitted with one standing leaf rear sight and silver bead front. Bbl flats and bottoms of bbls are marked with all correct proofs and nomenclature. Coin finished action with Krieghoff cocking slide on top tang, is engraved with 30% coverage large shaded scroll with acanthus and line borders. Bottom of action is marked “KRIEGHOFF” “CLASSIC” “GERMANY”. Attractive, nicely marbled stump figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 15” over thin black pad, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece and point pattern checkering at grip with right hand palm swell. Matching semi-beavertail schnabled forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16”, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8”. Slightly cast off. Weight: 10 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 15”. Included with gun is a soft canvas case with “K” logo, which contains some cleaning equipment. CONDITION: Excellent, factory upgraded, with only a few light handling marks in all wood and metal finishes, with 1” scratch on right side of action. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is fine. This is a brand new gun that was won in an NRA raffle by our consignor. It remains test fired only. 52666-4 (8,000-11,500)
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Session 1 1712.
*MERKEL MODEL 1402.1 DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN A500031. Cal. 500 Nitro. 23-1/2” Shoe lump bbls fitted with matted full length rib, central portion cut away forming quarter rib and front ramp. Rear portion has one standing, one folding leaf rear sight, and is fitted with claw scope bases. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, caliber and 2009 nitro proofs. Coin finished ogee backed action with nonautomatic safety features crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, pin type cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with stamped geometric borders and shaded scroll surrounding African game scenes on sides; elephant on left, and cape buffalo on right. Nicely figured dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15” over brown Decelerator pad, and features right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering, and has been fitted with mercury recoil reducer. Matching splinter forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: approx 3”, drop at comb: approx 2”. Cast about 1/2 off. Weight: 10 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 15”. Rifle comes in pebbled green vinyl brown leather trimmed case by Emmebi lined in green velvet with leather Merkel label in lid. Case contains a pair of claw rings (which fit rifle). CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, with scant evidence of having been fired, a few light marks on stocks. Case is fine, interior reconfigured. This model currently retails at approx $15000.00. 52720-1 MGM391 (6,000-9,000)
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Session 1 1713.
*WELL MADE UNNAMED CLAMSHELL ACTION DOUBLE RIFLE WITH KAHLES SCOPE. NSN. Cal. 9.3x74R. (groove diameter .367) 241/4” Chopper lump bbls are fitted with full length matted rib holding one standing, one folding leaf rear sight, silver bead front, and dovetailed scope bases. Bbl flats are stamped with June 1926 German nitro proofs for 93 x 74R. Sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Case hardened ogee backed boxlock action is filed in “clamshell” form with large bolsters wrapping around bottoms and sides of breech ends of bbls. Action features nonautomatic tang safety, pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, and dbl triggers (both set). Action is engraved with 90% coverage well cut varying sized scroll with floral and leaf accents surrounded by small scroll and geometric borders. Trigger guard is of horn. Lightly burl figured dark European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over checkered horn buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, small inlet diamond horn drop points, closely spaced point pattern checkering on diamond grip, and a sling loop as well as a silver oval engraved “EC” under a crown, on toe line. Matching splinter forend with inlet schnabeled horn tip, has Deeley release. Rifle is fitted with a Kahles 4 X 60 scope with three post reticle in soldered on mounts with lever locks. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/16”, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4”. Neutral cast. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a well done rust re-blue, most likely done at time of scope installation with new bases, old dovetail plugged. Action retains 60 - 70% orig case hardening color, silvered from normal wear, and perhaps with some light cleaning on sides, beads, and around bottom. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with some light marks and dings, checkering lightly worn at grip, considerably worn on forend. Scope is fine, clouded optics (needs cleaning). Bores are very fine with some light frosting. Action is tight. Both triggers set. 51872-18 MGM91 (4,000-5,000) C&R
1714.
*UNNAMED FERLACH MADE BOXLOCK EJECTOR DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 2782.68. Cal. 450 Nitro Express. 25” Chopper lump bbls are fitted with full length matted rib holding three folding leaf rear and silver bead front sights. Bbl flats are stamped with 1968 Ferlach nitro proofs. Caliber is stamped on bottoms. Coin finished scallop backed boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, reinforcing bolsters, and gold plated dbl triggers (both set). Action is engraved with 60% coverage large shaded open scroll. Steel trigger guard is blued and has scroll on bow. Nicely fiddle figured and lightly streaked European walnut semihogback capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over black Old English (?) pad. Stock features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and point pattern checkering at grip. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8”, drop at comb: approx 1-3/8”. Slightly cast off. Weight: 10 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue with some light marks and flecking. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig varnish with numerous light marks. Bores are very fine. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Triggers set. 5187219 MGM92 (3,000-4,000) C&R
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*CUTE LITTLE DOUBLE RIFLE BY E. KETTNER BUILT ON SCHRADER’S PATENT SAFETY ACTION. SN 39049. Cal. 8x57R (.360 Base). 25-5/8” Bbls have full length matted rib fitted with claw scope bases, one standing, one folding rear and silver bead front sight in raised ramp. Tops of bbls are engraved “Eduard Kettner, Koln a/RH” and “Bohler Blitz Stahl”. Bbl flats and bottoms of bbls are stamped with pre WWI German nitro proofs and “Cal. 8/360/57”. A sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Slim action built on Robert Schrader’s patent, has large “trigger” cocking/ opening lever on outside of trigger guard bow. Pushing lever forward allows bbls to open and when pulled to the rear, action is cocked. Returning it to center position de-cocks action rendering it perfectly safe. Action features flip-up tang sight, dolls head rib extension, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers (both set). Action is engraved with well cut germanic scrolling acanthus in shaded background with game animals running through scroll; stag and hind on left side, roebuck and doe on right. Top of action depicts a quartering stag. Steel trigger guard has inset horn tang. Nicely marbled European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over ribbed horn buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, arrowhead drop points, and closely spaced point pattern checkering with broad mullered borders at grip. Matching splinter forend with inlet schnabeled horn tip has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 3”, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 80 - 90% of an old re-blue, engraving of makers name relatively new. Action retains 20 - 30% orig case hardening color, strong where protected, but mostly a faded pewter gray. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done oil refinish, details and sharp edges preserved. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are very good to fine, shiny, with strong rifling, with throat erosion, lightly frosted mostly in right bbl. Action is tight. Set triggers work. 51872-23 MGM90 (3,000-4,000) C&R
1716.
HIGH QUALITY EARLY BOHEMIAN HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE BY JOHANN HABERDA. SN 1. Cal. .577 Snyder ?. 24-7/8” Bernard Damascus bbls are fitted with full length matted rib holding one standing, one folding leaf rear and silver bead front sights. There is a large silver poincon at rear of rib with gunmakers crest. Tops of bbls are engraved “JOHAN,N” “HABERDA. FRAUENBERG. BOHMEN” and “FURST SCHWARZENBERG SCHER HOFBUCHSENMACKER”. Sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Jones underlever type action is fitted with rebounding bar locks with round bodied serpentine hammers. Flip-up rear sight is in top tang. Action also features projection on rear of rib engaging a slot in breechface, and dbl triggers (both set). Action and locks are engraved with 70% coverage exceptionally well cut varying sized scroll. Makers name is on right lock, and “Frauenberg” is on left. Steel trigger guard is also scroll engraved and is engraved “NO 1” on tang which extends to steel grip cap. Very attractive, well marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8” over checkered horn buttplate, and features deep shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, point pattern checkering, and a vacant silver oval on rear of comb. Matching captive splinter forend with inlet schnabeled horn tip has forward pivoting bolt release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4”, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16”. Cast about 1/4 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 13-5/8”. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 80 - 90% orig dramatic Damascus finish. Action and locks retain traces of orig case hardening color where protected, but are mostly gray to brown. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, edges slightly rounded, checkering re-cut. Grip cap replaced. Retaining screws of forend wood also replaced with hex screws. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Locks are excellent. Triggers set. 51872-17 MGM93 (3,500-5,000) 689
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1715.
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1717.
*HIGH QUALITY GREENER TYPE BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE BY H. LEUE OF BERLIN. SN 1649. Cal. 10.3 x 65R (405 WIN ?). 241/2” Dovetailed bbls are fitted with plain full length rib holding one standing leaf rear and silver bead front sights. Bbl flats are stamped with pre WWI German imperial proofs, along with Leue recumbent lion trademarks. Small sized facile princeps Greener type boxlock scallop backed action features side safety, crossbolt third fastener, and dbl triggers (front set). Fences are very nicely filed in serpentine pattern. Action is engraved with 80% small scroll surrounding makers name and “BERLIN” on long double looped riband on each side. Horn trigger guard has inlet steel shield on bow, and tang is finely checkered. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over checkered horn buttplate, and features nicely inlet horn arrowhead type drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and a scroll engraved cartridge trap on toe line with space for four cartridges. Matching splinter forend with horn tip, has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2”, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. CONDITION: Good. Bbl blue is mostly faded to an overall gray brown; same could be said of action which is also a pewter gray. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with some light marks, checkering somewhat worn. Bores are very good to fine, with strong rifling throughout, lightly frosted throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Set trigger works. A neat little rifle. H. Leue was Greener’s agent in Berlin. 5187220 MGM50 (2,500-3,500) C&R
1718.
HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE BY MILLER & VAL GREISS. SN 25972. Cal. 9.3 x 57R ? 26” Chopper lump bbls are fitted with full length matted rib holding one standing leaf rear and silver bead front sights, are engraved “Miller & Val Greiss Munchen” on milled out portion of rib. Round bodied top lever action fitted with rebounding back locks having round bodied serpentine hammers, features flip-up tang sight, dolls head rib extension, and dbl triggers (both set). Action is engraved with 70% coverage combination of simple scroll flanking some semi-relief acanthus around hinge pin, and semi-relief blossoms on each side of action. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over checkered horn buttplate, and features usual right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering and sling loop on toe line matching that soldered to bottom rib of bbls. Matching splinter forend with inlet horn schnabeled tip has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/4”, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbls retain approx 70% of what appears to be orig blue. Action and locks retain maybe as much as 20% orig case colors, but are mostly mottled silver gray. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish over numerous light marks, with a few heavier, checkering worn, especially on forend. Bores are fair to good, considerably pitted at breech ends, heavily frosted toward muzzles. Action is tight. Locks are fine. Hammers have seen some repairs and are blued. Triggers set. 51872-25 MGM95 (2,500-3,000)
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*NICELY ENGRAVED TOP LEVER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE BY PETERLONGO. SN 16946. Cal. 9.3 x 72R. 24-3/8” Bbls are fitted with full length matted rib holding claw base, one standing, one folding rear and front ramp holding silver bead front sights. Bbl flats are stamped with German proofs. Tops of bbls are engraved “Tiroler Waffenfabrik” “Johann Peterlongo, Innsbruck”. Sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Round bodied top lever action has flip-up rear sight in top strap with knurled elevation screw. Action also features crossbolt third fastener, dbl triggers (both set), and rebounding peninsula back locks with round bodied serpentine hammers. Action and locks are engraved with full coverage nicely cut and shaded large scrolling germanic acanthus surrounding well detailed vignettes of game; roebuck and doe running through forest glade on left side of action, and a stag also running, on right. Left lock portrays three hounds taking down a wild boar with a pair of auerhahn with cock calling, on right. Trigger guard bow has quartering portrait of chamois. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over checkered horn buttplate, and features usual right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering, silver oval and sling loop. Matching splinter forend with inlet schnabeled horn tip has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 1-9/16”, drop at comb: approx 1=3/4”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls have most of an old re-blue. Action and locks are mostly gray brown, engraving clear. Stocks have old refinish with numerous marks, checkering heavily gummed with finish. Bores are good to fine, somewhat pitted. Action is slightly loose. Locks are fine. Triggers set. 51872-24 MGM96 (2,000-2,500) C&R
1720.
HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE BY F. GREMPLER. SN 3403. Cal. 10.75 x 65R Collath ? 26-1/4” Bbls have full length matted rib fitted with one standing rear and silver bead front sights, which is marked “F. GREMPLER WERNIGERODE” on unmatted portion of rib. Round bodied Lefaucheux type horn covered forward pivoting underlever action is fitted with rebounding peninsula back locks with serpentine hammers. Action is engraved with unshaded acanthus scroll surrounding game scenes; wild boar on left side, running stag on right, and hunting dog on left lockplate, with a fox on right lockplate. Newly made, plain European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8” over steel buttplate with trap. Matching splinter forend is integral with action, and attaches to bbls with side bolt through oval steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8”, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-7/8”. CONDITION: Good, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a rust re-blue. Action is silver gray. New buttstock retains nearly all of its oil finish. Forend checkering re-cut. Bores are good to fine, strong rifling, lightly frosted throughout. Action tight. Locks fine. 51872-21 MGM94 (1,500-2,500) 691
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1719.
Session 1 1721.
*RARE SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF “NEPTUN” SIDELOCK FULL STOCK STUTZEN DRILLING WITH DURAL FRAME. SN 17413. Cal. 16 X 16 X 7 x 57R. This very unusual prewar combination gun has 21-3/4” bbls with raised, matted rib fitted with pop-up rear sight, and Krieghoff style scope bases. Bbls are engraved “Sempert & Krieghoff Suhl.” on tops. Bottoms of bbls are marked with German and Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Rifle bbl has German and English proofs, and German proof date of 12/ 35. Breech area of rifle bbl is stamped “7 X 57 R”. Dural (aluminum) action features Krieghoff push forward rifle cocking slide on top tang, side clips, Greener crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, and gold-plated double triggers (front set). Back action sidelocks with steel plates, have raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and safety lever on left side. Action is engraved with near full coverage scrolling acanthus in stippled background. Fences are relief carved in acanthus and floral motif. Bottom of action is engraved “Krieghoff Drilling” and “Neptun Standard” in ribands. Lockplates are deeply relief engraved with well detailed vignettes of game - a bugling stag and 3 hinds in woodland on right plate, and roebuck with doe and 2 fawns in pastoral setting on left plate. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely fiddle figured, and lightly streaked European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 15” over remnants of pad, and features Bavarian style right hand cheekpiece, steel cartridge trap on toe line, and horn grip cap with engraved steel top that has monogram “JW” inlaid in gold. Instead of checkering, grip has 4 carved flutes on each side, running from grip cap toward lockplates. Borders are stippled. Two piece forend continues the fluted theme with 11 flutes running to slightly schnabeled horn cap at muzzles. Front portion is attached to bbls by the sling loop. Removable portion of forend has Deeley release and horn spacer where it joins front piece of forend. Bore diameter: left -.676, right -.674. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.028. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.032. Drop at heel: Approx 3-1/16”, drop at rear of hogback: 2-5/16”, drop at comb: Approx 1-9/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz, LOP 15”. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain virtually all of high quality British re-black. Action retains virtually all of its silver anodized finish. Lockplates retain nearly all of their French gray, high points pleasingly silvered. Screws and cocking slide are newly temper blued. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with grain lifted somewhat, and a number of marks from handling and use. Pad has collapsed, and needs replacing. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Bores are excellent. A very finely made gun in an unusual configuration and finish, probably one of a kind. 52580-3 MGM287 (12,500-17,500) C&R
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Session 1 1722.
*VERY UNUSUAL DOUBLE RIFLE DRILLING BY FRANZ KETTNER, WITH EXTRA STANDARD DRILLING BARRELS WITH SCOPE AND MODERN CASE. SN 2963. Cal. 16 x 16 x 9x57R, 16 x 8x57R x 8x57R. Double rifle bbls in unusual right bbl shotgun/ left bbl rifle over rifle configuration, are 23-5/8” long and standard drilling bbls are 25-5/8” long. Both have full length matted ribs and are fitted with scope bases. “FRANZ KETTNER” and “KOLN - SUHL” are engraved on tops. Double rifle bbl set has one standing, one folding leaf U-notch rear sight. Standard bbls have typical pop-up sight. Bbl flats of standard bbls are stamped with imperial German proofs with proof date of January 1931. Double rifle bbls are stamped with Nazi era proofs for 8 x 57 with a date of February 1941. Sling loops are soldered to bottom bbls. Coin finished scallop backed boxlock action with rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang, has Greener type side safety. Action features pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, double triggers (front set), and Kettner’s reverse side clip system with ears on rear portions of bbls engaging recesses in fences. Action is engraved in full coverage Germanic open scrolling acanthus with stippled background surrounding vignettes of game on sides; roebuck and doe, as well as a pheasant on left, with bugling stag and hind as well as a duck on right. Trigger guard is of horn. Well figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over horn basket weave buttplate, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, inlet fancy horn drop points, point pattern checkering, and a sling loop matching that on bbls, on toe line. Matching small forend with inset schnabeled horn tip has Deeley release and services both bbl sets. Hensoldt 4X scope with single post reticle is fitted to orig drilling bbls. Regular Drilling Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.672, right - .671. Bore restrictions: left - .028 (Imod), right - .027 (IMod). Wall thickness: left - .027, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-11.16”. Neutral cast. Weight without scope: 7 lbs.2 oz. LOP: 14”. DBL Rifle BBLS: Bore diameter: right - .663. Bore restrictions: right - .034 (full). Wall thickness: right - .030. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2”, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14”. Gun is housed in a relatively new Americase with black interior. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig blue with numerous light marks and some cleaned flecking. Action retains most of its french grey finish considerably darkened. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish with numerous light marks and scratches overall, checkering worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Set trigger won’t set (most likely needs adjustment). Scope re-blued, optically fine. Case is close to new. 51872-28 MGM55 (7,50010,000) C&R
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Session 1 1723.
*LUFTWAFFE DRILLING BY J. P. SAUER. SN 337638. Cal. 12 x 12 x 9.3 x 74R. 25-5/8” Bbls with full length matted rib and pop-up rear sight are marked for rifle caliber in milled out portion of rib. Steel information is on top of each bbl and makers name and address along with bands of geometric engraving are around breech ends. Side of right bbl is stamped with Luftwaffe eagle. Bbl flats are stamped with Nazi era nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers on shotgun bbls, and 9.3 x 74 R on rifle bbl, with proof date of 4/42. Waffenampt “2” is on rear lump. Case hardened action with rifle selector on top tang and Greener type side safety also features pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with sprays of simple scroll with makers name and address on sides, and logo on trigger plate. Steel trigger guard has SN on tang. Top strap is marked “W. St”. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over ribbed composition buttplate with Sauer logo. Stock features small right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip, and a sling loop on toe line. Right side of stock is stamped with Luftwaffe eagle in flight carrying swastika. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.727, right - .727. Bore restrictions: left - .040 (extra full), right - .039 (extra full). Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 90 - 95% orig blue, with some areas of cleaning and scattered flecking. Action retains nearly all of a case hardening re-color, engraving softened. Stocks retain over 90% orig finish, grain open and somewhat raised, with numerous light marks and scratches. Checkering somewhat worn, especially on forend. Bores are excellent, with some light frosting in shotgun tubes. Rifle bbl sharp and shiny throughout. Mechanically fine. 51872-51 MGM31 (7,500-10,000) C&R
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694
Session 1 1724.
*VERY FINE SIDELOCK SIDE LEVER RIFLE COCKING DRILLING WITH GOLD INLAY AROUND GAME SCENES BY SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF WITH SCOPE. SN 6566. Cal. 16/16/9.3x72R. 26-7/8” Bbls have full length matted rib fitted with pop-up rear sight and claw bases, which is gold inlaid “Sempert & Krieghoff Suhl” in unmatted rectangle. Bbl flats are stamped with pre WWI German imperial proofs. A sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbl. Case hardened sidelock action features safety lever mounted on left lockplate (SICHER gold inlaid), crossbolt third fastener, raised arrowhead tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front set). Rifle cocking lever is on bottom of left side. Action is engraved with 60% coverage splashes of small scroll within geometric borders. Fences are semi-relief acanthus carved. Lockplates have splashes of scroll toward front with dog and game scenes outlined in scroll terminated gold wire inlay toward rears; pair of pointers on left, and stag and hind stepping into meadow on right. Steel trigger guard has inset horn tang. Trigger guard bow is deep relief engraved with a family crest of rampant unicorn in shield surmounted by a knight’s helm surmounted by another unicorn, all flanked with scroll. Very attractive lightly figured and well marbled European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over red Old English pad, and features traditional styling with right hand shadow line cheekpiece, nicely fluted comb, and closely spaced point pattern checkering at semi diamond grip. A sling loop matching that on bbls is on toe line. Matching small forend has Deeley release. Bbls are fitted with Zeiss Zielklein 2-1/2 X scope with crosshair and post reticle in custom mounts. Bore diameter: left -.667, right - .667. Bore restrictions: left - .026 (Imod), right - .012 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast 1/4” off. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. CONDITION: Excellent, as beautifully refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a deep satin re-blue. Action and lockplates retain approx 90% of what appears to be orig case hardening color, silvered on fences, tangs, and high edges, thinning around bottom. Exceptionally fine, perfectly inlet and correctly shaped, newly made stocks retain essentially all of their hand rubbed oil finish with one or two very light handling marks. Traditionally executed checkering is unworn. All bores are excellent, but with some light scratches in left shotgun tube. Action is tight. Set trigger works. Rifle bbl fires when safety is engaged, but it appears this is the orig design. Scope is excellent with a few light marks, optically clear. A fine drilling which is truly a cut above. 51872-49 MGM77 (7,000-12,000) C&R
695
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Session 1 1725.
*SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF “NEPTUN” SIDELOCK SIDE LEVER COCKING DRILLING WITH PATENTED HAND DETACHABLE TRIGGER GROUP/ RIFLE FIRING MECHANISM AND SCOPE AND SUB-CALIBER INSERT. SN 12054. Cal. 16 x 16 x 8 x 57R. 26” Bbls with full length matted rib fitted with pop-up rear sight and scope claw bases, is marked with makers name and address on tops. Bbl flats and bottom of rifle bbl are stamped with imperial German nitro proofs with date of 9/28. Coin finished sidelock top lever action has pivoting safety on left lockplate, and rifle cocking lever on left side of trigger guard. It also features crossbolt third fastener, side clips, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and patented hand detachable trigger group with rotating grip cap securing release lever through grip, and takedown lever on bottom of action. Action is engraved with full coverage large acanthus scroll with “KRIEGHOFF - DRILLING” “NEPTUN” on bottom. Lockplates have game scenes of roebuck and doe running through woodlands on left, and stag with two hinds in alpine meadow on right. Blued trigger guard has gold inlaid monogram “MO” on bow. Relatively plain European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over ribbed horn buttplate, and features hogback comb, right hand cheekpiece, closely spaced point pattern checkering, and cartridge trap with spring-loaded cover holding four cartridges, on toe line. Matching splinter forend with small inset horn tip has Deeley release. Weaver K 2.5 scope with crosshair and post reticle is in custom made rings. Bore diameter: left -.665, right - .665. Bore restrictions: left .020 (mod), right - .020 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .033, right - .029. Drop at heel: 3-5/16”, drop at top of hogback: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Also included is a Krieghoff marked sub-caliber auxiliary bbl for 22 mag fitting a 16 ga. chamber with installation tool. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 80% of what appears to be orig blue, but is most likely an old re-blue, nicely silvered. Action and lockplates remain quite bright, and this appears to be their orig finish. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of what appears to be their orig blue. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous light marks, scuffs and rubs. Checkering somewhat worn, especially on left side of forend from normal wear when gun is carried “slung”. Shotgun bores are fine, shiny with some very light pits, rifle bore is fine with some frosting and a bit of throat erosion. Mechanically fine. Sling eye on bbl removed. Scope is fine, optically a bit dim. Newly made mounts are not well fitted, especially at rear, with vertical movement. Sub-caliber insert is very fine, showing some marks from fitting. Bore is excellent. 51872-50 MGM5 (4,000-5,500) C&R
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696
Session 1 1726.
*FINE SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF DRILLING WITH HAND DETACHABLE LOCK WORK AND RIFLE BARREL IN 22 HI POWER. SN 16800. Cal. 16/16/22 Hi Power. 26” Bbl group has full length matted rib fitted with pop-up rear sight and Krieghoff patented scope mounting system. “SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF, SUHL” is marked on top of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with March 1933 German proofs for 16 ga. and 6.3X52 (22 HI power). A sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Coin finished scallop backed action has Krieghoff ’s patented hand detachable locks, with takedown screw on bottom of action, and lever release under pivoting grip cap. Action also features Greener type side safety, pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with attractive large open scroll and acanthus in beaded background. Bottom of action is marked “KRIEGHOFF PATENT” in arch. Steel trigger guard is relief engraved with monogram “SW”. Relatively plain European walnut buttstock with slightly hogback comb measures 15-1/8” over ribbed composition buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, point pattern checkering and a cartridge trap holding four cartridges on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.668, right - .668. Bore restrictions: left - .032 (full), right - .031 (full). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .031. Drop at heel: 3-1/8”, drop at hogback: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast 1/4” off. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 15-1/8”. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done rust re-blue. Action retains most of its coin finish, darkening around bottom. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous scratches and marks, light and heavy. Checkering worn, and not re-cut. Web of head of stock cracked at center with side panels beginning to spread. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 5187267 MGM78 (4,500-7,500) C&R
697
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Session 1 1727.
*RARE FRED ADOLPH LIGHTWEIGHT DRILLING. NSN. Cal. 12 x 12 x 32 Winchester Special. 26” Krupp steel bbls are fitted with full length matted rib mounting flip-over combination rear sight for rifle and shotgun. Silver bead front is longitudinally dovetailed at end of rib. Steel marks are at breech ends of bbls. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with German “S” provisional proofs only. Case hardened, lightweight, underlever, Blitz, scallop-backed action features rifle/ shotgun selector on tang silvered inlaid “S” and “R”, square shouldered dolls head rib extension, as well as Greener type side safety. Action has geometric border engraving and is also engraved “Fred Adolph” under and behind right fence, with “Genoa N.Y.” at left. Fred Adolph is best known for his custom Springfield rifles, but he also provided an array of unusual double rifles and combination guns, sourced in Germany. Most were imported “in the white” and finished by Adolph himself, many with his signature relief carving around checkering patterns, and his unique style of engraving often incorporating large blossoms. His game scenes were quite good. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 141/8” over ribbed horn buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with double line borders, and a sling loop matching that on bbl, on toe line. Matching small forend has schnabeled tip and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.721, right -.720. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.030 (IMod). Wall thickness: left -.023, right -.030. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/8”, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8”. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a lustrous rust re-black, with some light subsequent freckling and silvering. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color, but is mostly a hand worn silver to pewter. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done hand rubbed oil finish, edges sharp, over a few filled marks, and with some light subsequent marks. Checkering is nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent, right bbl has some very light pitting and frosting toward breech end. There is evidence of dent removal in left bbl about 9” back from muzzle. Action has just a touch of looseness. Opening lever spring is broken. There are incipient 1/2” cracks behind scalloping on both sides of action. An interesting American drilling by this well known early 20th century gunsmith who made guns for many celebrities including Teddy Roosevelt. 52634-9 MGM305 (4,000-6,000)
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*HIGH QUALITY SIDELOCK DRILLING BY SCHMIDT & HABERMAN WITH NICELY DETAILED GAME SCENE ENGRAVING. SN 40845. Cal. 16/16/8x57R. 26-3/8” Bbl group has full length matted rib and dolls head extension fitted with pop-up rear, and silver bead front sights. Breech ends of bbls are semi-relief engraved with oak leaves and acorns, and are marked “KRUPP STAHL”. Bbl flats are stamped with imperial German proofs with proof date of 9/25 for 16 ga and 8x57. Steel information is deeply stamped on all bbls. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Coin finished sidelock action with side safety button located at tail of left lockplate features pin type cocking indicator on top for rifle bbl, raised arrowhead tumbler end cocking indicators on locks, crossbolt third fastener, bushed shotgun strikers, Kettner type reverse side clips with ears on bbls engaging recesses in fences, as well as dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage semi-relief scrolling oak leaves and acorns in shaded background. Makers logo “ESHA” (Schmidt & Haberman) are in small arched scroll on trigger plate. Lockplates are fully engraved with well detailed semi-relief game scenes; stag and pair of hinds running through open woodlands on left lock, and a group of roebuck, a buck and three does, appear to be peering at viewer from forest glade on right. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8” over plain horn buttplate, and has shadow line right hand cheekpiece and point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.662, right - .662. Bore restrictions: left - .027 (IMod), right - .021 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .040, right - .035. Drop at heel: 2-5/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Cast off 1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 13-5/8”. CONDITION: Good to fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a reblue, over some marks and nicks. Action retains a considerable amount of what appears to be its orig french grey considerably darkened and caked with oil; Engraving is unworn. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, over a number of small dents and marks, checkering has been re-cut. Buttplate is a relatively new addition. Shotgun bores are good, with scattered light pitting throughout. Rifle bore is dark in grooves, lightly pitted. Action is tight. 51872-56 MGM79 (3,500-5,500) C&R
1729. *HIGH CONDITION, WARTIME PRODUCTION (7/44) MODEL 30 DRILLING BY J. P. SAUER. SN 343415. Cal. 16/ 16/ 8x57 JR. 25-1/2” Bbls with full length matted rib have pop-up rear sight and caliber engraved in milled out portion at rear of rib. Tops of bbls are marked with steel type and Sauer name and address are around breech ends. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Nazi era (7/44) nitro proofs. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Case hardened scallop backed Blitz action features side safety, pin type cocking indicators, side clips, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with sprays of scroll and some geometric borders. Makers name and address is on each side, and “SSu” monogram is on trigger plate. Steel trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN on tang. Slightly figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 141/8” over composition ribbed buttplate with logo, and features usual right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering, and sling loop. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.662, right - .662. Bore restrictions: left - .024 (mod), right - .020 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .026, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. CONDITION: Excellent, with little evidence of being fired. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue with a few scuffs and marks, and some cleaned flecking on left side. Action retains 90 - 95% orig case hardening color, silvered a bit on fences, thinning around bottom. There are some areas of cleaned rust on trigger guard bow. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish, with a few light marks and some fairly heavy bumps and gouges, mostly on cheekpiece, and with some on left side panel of buttstock in front of safety. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Trigger sets. 51872-52 MGM97 (3,500-4,000) C&R 699
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1728.
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1730.
*FINE SIDELOCK DRILLING BY ERNST STEIGLEDER WITH ORIGINAL SCOPE. SN 1362. Cal. 16/16/8x57R. 2-1/2” Chambers. 27” Bbl group has full length matted rib holding pop-up rear and silver bead front sights along with claw scope bases. Unmatted portion is engraved “Ernst Steigleder, Berlin & Suhl”. Krupp steel information is at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with pre WWI German imperial proofs for 16 ga. and 8x57R (groove diameter .319). Coin finished sidelock action has side safety button mounted in left lockplate, and rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang (“S” and “K” gold inlaid). Action also features pin type rifle cocking indicator on top with raised rib tumbler end indicators for shotgun on locks, crossbolt third fastener, and dbl triggers (front set). Fences are nicely serpentine filed and extend around break-off with rounded bolsters. Action and lockplates are engraved with approx 60% coverage well cut scroll with rose bouquet highlights. Trigger guard is of horn. Lightly figured dense European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over orig ribbed horn buttplate and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, small inlet horn drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and a steel cartridge trap holding four cartridges engraved to match action, on toe line. Matching splinter forend with small schnabeled tip has Deeley release. Drilling comes with its orig Voigtlander Skopar G scope with post and crosshair reticle in soldered on claw rings, left side of scope is engraved with makers name and address. Bore diameter: left -.672, right - .671. Bore restrictions: left - .032 (full), right - .031 (full). Wall thickness: left - .026, right - .026. Drop at heel: 3”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Cast 1/4 off. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, with considerable light pitting and loss at breech ends, mostly on left bbl. Action and locks have been cleaned to coin finish. There is some light pitting and staining around bottom of action. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, but frosted and dry, checkering somewhat worn. Shotgun bores are excellent with some scattered pits. Rifle bore is excellent, slightly eroded at throat. Action is tight. Scope is fine with some loss to orig lacquer on top turret, optics clouded and in need of cleaning. 51872-57 MGM80 (3,5004,500) C&R
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Session 1 1731.
*HIGH QUALITY SIDELOCK DRILLING BY FRANZ KETTNER WITH SUPERB FULL RELIEF GAME SCENE AND OAK LEAF ENGRAVING. SN 1194. Cal. 16 x 16 x 9 x 72R. 26-1/2” Bbls with full length matted rib have pop-up rear sight, and claw bases. “Franz Kettner” “Koln - Suhl” are gold inlaid on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with imperial German nitro proofs for 16 ga. and 8.6 mm (.358 groove diameter). Bbls are filed with ears at breech ends which slip into mortises on sides of fences, and act as reverse side clips. Coin finished sidelock action has bbl selector on top tang marked “SCHROT” and “KUGEL” in gold. Action also features pin type rifle cocking indicator, crossbolt third fastener, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, side safety located in rear portion of left lock. and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with full coverage large open scroll with oak leaf and acorn highlights. Fences are deep relief carved in exceptional oak leaf and acorn motif. Lockplates are truly exceptional with highly detailed relief game scenes; On left, a stag bellows while another stag and hind in background look on as a pair of ducks take flight in foreground; all in alpine meadow, with deep relief conifers and mountains in background. Right lock depicts roebuck being shot by jaeger in background as two hinds bound away in foreground, all in sylvan setting. Trigger guard is of horn, and tang extends to grip cap. Nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over checkered horn buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, arrow head drop points, and point pattern checkering at grip. A cartridge trap for four cartridges is on toe line, engraved with oak leaves matching action surrounding high relief oval vignette of calling auerhahn standing on tree stump. Matching splinter forend has minuscule schnabel and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.674, right - .674. Bore restrictions: left - .020 (mod), right - .022 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .028, right - .025. Drop at heel: 3-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast slightly on. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done rust blue, details of rib matting softened. Gold inlay partially missing. Action nicely cleaned to pewter gray, engraving remains excellent. Stocks refinished, edges slightly rounded, checkering competently re-cut. Bores are very good, lightly pitted. Rifle bore has strong rifling, pitted throughout. Action is a tad loose with forend removed, feels tight with forend installed, otherwise mechanically fine. 51872-48 MGM11 (3,000-4,000) C&R
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1732.
*HIGH QUALITY DRILLING BY F. W. KESSLER RETAILED BY J. LEININGER. SN 33003. Cal. 16/ 16/ 8x57JR. 2-1/2” Chambers. 26-1/2” Bbls are engraved “J. Leininger Landau” on unmatted portion of matted full length rib fitted with popup rear sight. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with March 1925 German nitro proofs for 16 ga. and 8x57. There are recent stampings for 2-3/4” shotgun chambers. Case hardened, scallop backed boxlock action has F. W. Kessler logo on breechface, and features Greener type side safety, rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang, pin type cocking indicators, hidden crossbolt third fastener, side clips, bushed shotgun strikers, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut simple scroll with rose bouquet highlights, all within geometric borders. Trigger guard is of horn. Relatively plain but with a hint of light fiddle figure European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 141/8” over ribbed horn buttplate and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, small lozenge shaped inlet horn drop points, and closely spaced point pattern checkering on diamond grip which ends with small horn teat on round knob of pistol grip. Sling loop and silver oval engraved with monogram “JM” are on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.664, right - .662. Bore restrictions: left - .010 (lt mod), right - .005 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .032, right .032. Drop at heel: 2-11/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast 1/2” off. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. CONDITION: Very good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of an old re-blue over many nicks and scratches. Action retains traces of case color where protected, but is mostly a dark gray turning to brown, engraving remains clear. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with numerous light marks, with some oil rubbed in as maintenance, checkering lightly worn. There is a 1” stress crack at center of right buttstock side panel, and a small chip behind center on left. All bores are excellent, with a couple of small pits toward muzzle of rifle bbl. Action is tight. Trigger works. 51872-63 MGM89 (2,500-4,500) C&R
1733.
*GAME SCENE ENGRAVED TOP LEVER HAMMER DRILLING BY CHRISTOPH FUNK. SN 36267. Cal. 16/16/9.3X72R. 2-1/2” Chambers. 26-3/4” Bbls with full length rib are engraved “Christoph Funk in Suhl” on unmatted portion of rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Aug 1926 German proofs. A sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Round bodied top lever action is fitted with crossbolt third fastener, and peninsula back locks with rebounding serpentine hammers. Rifle/ shotgun selector is on top tang. Action and locks are engraved with near full coverage germanic acanthus scroll surrounding vignettes of suitable game for this combo, with stag on left, and roebuck and doe on right. There is a rabbit on left lockplate and a covey of quail (?) on right. Front trigger is set. Steel trigger guard has auerhahn on bow. Lightly figured European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over basket weave horn buttplate. Stock features right hand cheekpiece, well cut point pattern checkering at grip, and a sling loop on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.670, right - .670. Bore restrictions: left - .009 (IC), right .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .031, right - .031. Drop at heel: 2-9/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality rust re-blue with a few light marks. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, and still shows some bright polish highlights on leaves and tendrils of engraving. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks. Checkering recut. Shotgun bores are excellent, forcing cones have been lengthened. Rifle bore is fine. Action is tight. Locks are fine. A nice hammer drilling by a famous maker. 5187264 MGM83 (2,500-3,500) C&R
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1735.
*UNUSUAL ERNST KERNER DRILLING WITH SMALL CALIBER RIFLE IN TOP RIB, RETAILED BY LOESCHE. SN 16045. Cal. 16/ 16/ 22LR. 28-3/8” Bbls have 22 long rifle bbl in raised matted top rib which is engraved “Waffen Loesche, Magdeburg” in milled out portion of rib. A small windage adjustable folding rear sight and a white shotgun bead are installed. Bbl flats are stamped with April 1931 German proofs. Rifle proofs are on left side of rib. Ernst Kerner’s logo of an auerhahn perched on rifle over “EKO” is on left side of rear lump. Case hardened scallop backed boxlock action with side safety and rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang features pin type cocking indicators, bushed rifle striker, side clips, reinforcing side bolsters, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 50% coverage sprays of scroll within small scroll and geometric borders. Trigger guard is of steel. Relatively plain European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8” over solid red pad, and features usual right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering, and sling loop. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.675, right - .672. Bore restrictions: left - .038 (extra full), right - .040 (extra full). Wall thickness: left - .025, right - .022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast about 3/8 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 13-5/8”. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a high quality rust re-blue. Action retains 20 - 30% orig case hardening color with scattered oxidation. Stocks retain nearly all of a reddish colored oil refinish, details somewhat rounded, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action has just a hint of looseness. 51872-66 MGM100 (2,500-3,500) C&R 703
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1734. *RELIEF GAME SCENE ENGRAVED 24 GAUGE HAMMER DRILLING BY JOSEF ORASCHE FERLACH. SN 1235. Cal. 24/ 24/ 7x72R (?) 26” Bbls with full length rib are engraved “Orasche Ferlach” on unmatted portion of rib between blanked out claw base dovetails. Tops of bbls are engraved “Bohler Blitz Stahl”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1937 Ferlach proofs. A sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Round bodied top lever action is fitted with crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and peninsula back locks. Rifle/ shotgun selector is on top tang. Front trigger is set. Locks are rebounding and fitted with short serpentine hammers. Action and locks are engraved with near full coverage acorns, oak leaves, and scroll surrounding relief engraved vignettes of suitable game for this combo, with stag and hind on left, and roebuck and doe on right. There is a rabbit on left lockplate and a pair of pheasants on right. Bottom of left lock is engraved with makers name and “Ferlach” is on right lock. Steel trigger guard has auerhahn on bow. Relatively plain European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over steel buttplate with trap with space for 3 cartridges. Stock features Tyrolean right hand cheekpiece, well cut point pattern checkering at grip, and a sling loop as well as a small vacant silver oval, on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.589, right - .588. Bore restrictions: left - .025 (full), right - .024 (full). Wall thickness: left - .026, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done rust blue, sighting slots in rib plugged, engraving somewhat softened. Action retains most of its french grey finish with some darkening. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with a number of marks, mostly light, checkering competently re-cut. Bores are fine with some scattered light pits. Rifle bore is very fine, with some slight erosion at throat. Action is tight. Locks are fine. Retaining spring of hinged cover on buttplate broken or missing. 51872-65 MGM82 (2,500-3,000) C&R
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1736.
*UNUSUAL 20 BORE TOP LEVER DRILLING BY W. COLLATH. SN 17944. Cal. 20/ 20/ 8x72R (?) 2-1/2” Chambers. 26-3/4” Bbls with full length matted rib have pop-up rear sight and varying sized front sight beads on a rocker. Rib is also fitted with claw scope bases. Tops of bbls are engraved with steel type, “Whittner Excelsior”, and side of left bbl with makers name and address. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with pre WWI German nitro proofs for 20 ga. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Collath patent blitz type action has automatic safety (button) on top tang and shotgun/ rifle selector as a knurled head toggle switch mounted at right front of trigger guard bow. Action is very nicely engraved with near full coverage small scroll with semi-relief rose bouquet highlights within geometric borders. Fences are deeply carved with scroll and acanthus. Trigger guard is of horn. Well figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2” over plain horn buttplate, and features right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering, and an engraved steel cartridge trap on toe line which holds three cartridges. Splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.639, right - .639. Bore restrictions: left - .050 (extra full), right - .020 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .029, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Cast 1/2” off. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good to fine, as partially restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality re-black. Action retains traces of its orig case hardening color where protected, is mostly a rather bright silver. Stocks retain most of an oil refinish, edges rounded, checkering not re-cut and is considerably worn. Finish treatment of buttplate is unknown and is smooth. Shotgun bores are excellent, lightly frosted. Rifle bore is fine, with light pitting toward breech end. Action is a bit loose. This unusual late Collath exhibits their normal high quality. 51872-58 MGM86 (2,000-2,500) C&R
1737.
*20 GAUGE FINE QUALITY BLITZ ACTION DRILLING BY JOSEPH MICHAELI OF VILLACH (AUSTRIA). SN 39917. Cal. 20/ 20/ 6.5x72 (?) 2-1/2” Chambers. 26-7/8” Bbls with full length matted rib have pop-up rear sight and claw bases in rib. Tops of bbls have Krupp fluid steel logos and breech ends are nicely scroll engraved. Bottoms of bbls are marked with Dec 1923 German nitro proofs and Birmingham re-proofs for 20 ga. and 2-1/2” chambers. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Case hardened scallop backed Blitz action has rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang, and Greener type side safety. Action features pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, thin reinforcing bolsters and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut classic Viennese scroll with rose bouquet highlights on sides. Blued top lever is gold inlaid “Jos. Michaeli” “Villach” around pivot point. Steel trigger guard is also rose and scroll engraved. Nicely crotch figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8” over checkered horn buttplate, and features usual shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern grip checkering and sling loop. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.602, right - .600. Bore restrictions: left - .003 (IC), right - .006 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 13-7/8”. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality reblack. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color, but is mostly pewter gray. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish, with some light subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. There are two 1” shrinkage cracks behind action. Bores appear to be excellent, lightly frosted. Rifle bore is good, dark in grooves. Action is tight. Trigger works. An unusual small bore drilling. 51872-60 MGM87 (2,000-3,000) C&R
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*GAME SCENE ENGRAVED, TOP LEVER HAMMER DRILLING BY FRANZ SODIA. SN 1977.35. Cal. 16/16/8x60RS. 2-3/4” Chambers. 23-7/8” Bbls with full length matted rib are engraved “SODIA FERLACH” on unmatted portion of rib partially obliterated by subsequent installation of claw bases. Sodia logo is at rear. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1935 Ferlach proofs and with 1975 re-proofs for 2-3/4” shotgun chambers and 8x60RS. A sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Round bodied top lever action is fitted with crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and back locks with rebounding serpentine blued hammers. Rifle/ shotgun selector is on top tang. Front trigger is set. Action and locks are engraved with near full coverage germanic acanthus scroll with acorn and oak leaf highlights surrounding vignettes of suitable game for this combo, with roebuck and doe on left, and a pair of chamois on right. There is a rabbit on left lockplate and a calling auerhahn on right. “FRANZ” “SODIA” is on dual reinforcing bolsters on left side with “IN” “FERLACH” on right. Steel trigger guard has Sodia logo on bow. Lightly figured European walnut staghorn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over thin black rifle pad. Stock features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip, and a sling loop on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.672, right - .668. Bore restrictions: left - .022 (mod), right - .016 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .021, right - .022. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done satin rust re-black. Action and lockplates are a pleasing silver gray. Stocks refinished, and have a few light marks, edges somewhat rounded, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent with a few scattered pits mostly in right bbl. Rifle bore shows some erosion at throat. Locks are fine. Set trigger works. 51872-47 MGM84 (2,000-4,000) C&R
1739.
*BLITZ ACTION DRILLING BY EMIL KERNER WITH RIFLE COCKING SLIDE ON TOP TANG. SN 1333. Cal. 16/ 16/ 8X57JR. 2-1/2” Chambers. 26-3/4” Bbls have full length matted rib fitted with pop-up rear sight and claw scope bases. Tops of bbls are engraved “Emil Kerner” and “Gewerfabrik”. Krupp steel logos are toward rear. Bbls are stamped with pre WWI German nitro proofs for 16 ga and 8x57. Sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbl. Case hardened scallop backed Blitz action features rifle cocking slide on top tang, Greener type side safety, pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, reinforcing bolsters to frame, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with full coverage very well cut and very large lightly scrolled acanthus surrounding unusual low relief but well detailed engraving of game animals on sides; stag slipping his way through an open gate on left, and a roebuck and doe feeding from hay rick while a rabbit watches, on right. Trigger guard is of horn. Very finely figured and lightly marbled European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2” over ribbed horn buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip, and a nicely engraved steel cartridge trap with space for four cartridges, on toe line. Matching schnabeled splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.667, right - .668. Bore restrictions: left - .030 (full), right - .030 (full). Wall thickness: left - .029, right - .031. Drop at heel: 3-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 13-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of an older re-black over numerous light marks, dings, and scratches. Action has traces of orig color, but is mostly pewter gray. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish with numerous marks, both light and heavy, checkering lightly worn, considerably so on forend. Bores are excellent with some light scratches. Rifle bore is shiny with a hint of erosion at breech end. Action is tight. Set trigger works. Rifle cocking slide does not cock. 51872-61 MGM88 (1,750-2,500) C&R 705
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1738.
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1740.
*RARE EJECTOR DRILLING BY ROBERT SCHULER. SN 4936. Cal. 16/ 16/ 8x57JR. 26-3/4” Bbls fitted with full length matted rib holding claw bases, pop-up rear, and silver bead front sights, have “Robert Schuler Koln” engraved on milled out portion of rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with German nitro proofs for 16 ga and 8x57. Case hardened scallop backed boxlock action with side safety and rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang, features pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, reinforcing bolsters, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with 80% coverage simple scroll with some shaded scroll accents within geometric borders. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely marbled light colored European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over ribbed composition buttplate. Stock features inlet horn diamond drop points, point pattern checkering on diamond grip, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and a sling loop as well as a silver shield engraved with monogram “AG” on toe line. Matching long splinter forend has inlet horn tip and Deeley release, and is fitted with very unusual ejector system. Bore diameter: left -.677, right - .676. Bore restrictions: left - .035 (full), right - .030 (full). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-9/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of what appears to be orig blue, thinning on sides. Action retains 60 - 70% case hardening color thinning around bottom from normal hand wear. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with numerous light marks. Some finish has been added to rear portion of butt, with refitting or possible replacement of buttplate. Toe of stock shows a repair, checkering somewhat worn. Shotgun bores are very fine to excellent. Rifle bore is fine, a bit dark. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger sets. 51872-68 MGM99 (2,000-3,000) C&R
1741.
*NICELY RESTORED GEORG LINK DRILLING. SN 8106. Cal. 16/6/ 9.3 x 57 ? 28-5/8” Bbls are fitted with full length matted rib holding pop-up rear and silver bead front sights, engraved “Georg Link, Darmstadt” on milled out portion. Wittener steel logos are toward breech ends of bbls. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with German pre WWI proofs for 16 ga and 9mm. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Coin finished, ogee backed boxlock action features rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang, Greener type side safety, crossbolt third fastener through dolls head extension, pin type cocking indicators, side clips, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage large open flowing shaded acanthus scroll surrounding game scenes; pair of black game cocks sparring on left, stag and hind running through forest on right, and a roebuck and doe in clearing on trigger plate. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely streaked flesh-toned European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 141/8” over basket weave buttplate. Stock features right hand cheekpiece, drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and a cartridge trap holding four cartridges with push button release, on toe line. Matching full forend has inlet horn schnabeled tip, and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.677, right - .677. Bore restrictions: left - .019 (mod), right - .018 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .023, right - .023. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast slightly off. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a high quality rust blue. Action, forend latch and cartridge trap retain essentially all of a silver re-color over a few light pits on trigger plate. Stocks retain nearly all of a light colored hand rubbed oil finish, checkering re-cut. Shotgun bores are excellent with a couple of small dents in left bbl. Rifle bore is very good to fine, lightly pitted throughout. Action is tight. Front trigger sets. 51872-59 MGM98 (2,000-3,000) C&R
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*HIGH QUALITY SIDELOCK DRILLING BY NIMROD ARMS FACTORY (SCHLEGELMILCH). SN 33577. Cal. 16 x 16 x 9 x 72R 27” Bbls have full length rib holding pop-up rear, and silver bead front sights. Tops of bbls are engraved “Nimrod Gewehr Fabrik” “Thieme & Schlegelmilch Suhl”. Bbl flats are stamped with German imperial nitro proofs for 16 ga and 9mm. No date. Squared bosses on flats are stamped “NIMROD” and “PATENT”. French grey top lever sidelock action has bbl selector on top tang, and side safety incorporated into rear of left lockplate. Action also features crossbolt third fastener, and notches in reinforced frame which engage aforementioned bosses on bbls giving an extremely strong lock-up. Shotgun strikers are bushed, and locks feature raised rib cocking indicators. Front trigger is set. Action is engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut Germanic scrolling acanthus with broad finely stippled backgrounds. Lockplates are handsomely engraved with game scenes in low, almost Bulino style; stag and two hinds in open meadow on left lock, and a doe and roebuck bounding through another meadow on right lock. Nicely marbled, dense European walnut sunburst capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over checkered composition buttplate, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip, and a sling loop on toe line securing cartridge trap with hinged cover engraved with acanthus. Matching small schnabeled forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.672, right - .671. Bore restrictions: left - .032 (full), right - .020 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain approx 80% of what appears to be orig blue. Action retains nearly all of its french grey with some darkening especially on right lock. Stocks nicely refinished in oil, over a number of marks and dings. Checkering on forend considerably worn, and an attempt has been made to re-cut it. Bores are excellent with some scattered pitting in rifle bore. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. 51872-53 MGM34 (2,0003,500) C&R
1743.
*UNUSUAL ROBERT SCHRADER PATENT DOUBLE RIFLE DRILLING WITH BARRELS BY SOMMERDA A.G. (FORMERLY V. DREYSE). SN 38338 (on forend iron). Cal. 8x57R/8x57R/16 ga. 25-1/4” Bbl group is fitted with full length matted rib holding one standing leaf rear and silver bead front sights, and is also fitted with claw bases. Tops of bbls are engraved “Mun. Waffenfabr. Sommerda A. G.” and “vorm. v Dreyse”. Bbl flats are stamped with 5/30 German nitro proofs for 8x57 and 16 ga. A sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Unusual Blitz type action has rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang, and is equipped with Robert Schrader’s unique patented safety action with “trigger” shaped operating lever in trigger guard bow. Pushing “trigger” forward opens action while pulling it to the rear cocks action. Releasing pressure on this “trigger” allows it to go back to its orig condition of being uncocked, thus assuring absolute safety, as action is only ready to fire when under spring tension. Both “triggers” are set. Action is engraved with full coverage well cut Germanic acanthus scroll surrounding game scenes on sides; stag and two hinds on left, and roebuck and doe, and a duck, on right. Top of action with more acanthus is engraved “D. R. P.” “100914”. Steel trigger guard bow is also engraved. Tang is of horn. Nicely marbled European walnut horn capped round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8” over checkered horn buttplate, and features right hand cheekpiece and point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter forend with schnabeled horn tip has Deeley release. Bore diameter: bottom - .663. Bore restrictions: bottom - .016 (mod). Wall thickness: bottom - .030. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/4”, drop at comb: approx 2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 13-7/8”. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 60 - 70% what appears to be their orig blue. Action retains traces of its case color, mostly cleaned to pewter gray. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish, buttstock with wood considerably under metal, and repair through head secured by engraved silver circles. There is a large gouge out of buttplate on right side, checkering re-cut. Rifle bores are fine with some throat erosion, shiny, strong rifling throughout. Shotgun bore is excellent. Bbls without SN . This rifle was reperted by the collectors family as having been one of their favorite combination guns to shoot. 51872-62 (2,500-3,500) C&R 707
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1742.
Session 1
1744. *SIDELOCK DRILLING BY THIEME & SCHLEGELMILCH “NIMROD” WEAPONS FACTORY. SN 37931 (stamped on breechface). Cal. 16/16/9.3x72R (?) 2-1/2” Chambers. 26-7/8” Bbls with full length matted rib has pop-up rear sight. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with pre WWI nitro proofs for 16 ga and 9.3 x 72. Coin finished sidelock action has safety button mounted in left lockplate, and rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang, and features crossbolt third fastener, bushed shotgun strikers, raised rib tumbler end shotgun cocking indicators, reinforcing bolsters and dbl triggers (front set). There are projections on bbl flats that mate with notches in water table giving action superior strength. Action and lockplates are engraved with sprays of scroll within wiggle line borders. “THIEME & SCHLEGELMILCH” “SUHL” are in scrolled ribands on left lockplate, and “NIMROD - GEWEHR” “FABRIK” on right. Relatively plain European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over basket weave horn buttplate, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, flat top point pattern checkering, and a cartridge trap holding 4 cartridges on toe line. Slim splinter forend has Deeley release. Included is a basket weave pattern leather sling. Bore diameter: left -.664, right - .662. Bore restrictions: left - .024 (mod), right - .004 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .025, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbl has old brown finish over considerable amount of pitting and marks, rear portion of rib restored with 4-1/8” blank section. Action and lockplates cleaned to a speckled pewter gray with light pitting overall. Stocks have old oil refinish with a number of subsequent marks, checkering worn, haphazardly re-cut. Bores are fine, lightly frosted. Rifle bore is very fine to excellent. Action is tight. Set trigger works. 51872-55 MGM85 (1,250-1,500) C&R
1745.
*SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF BLITZ ACTION DRILLING. SN 19558. Cal. 16 x 16 x 8 x 57R. 23-5/8” Bbls have full length matted rib fitted with pop-up rear and silver bead front sights, as well as Krieghoff ’s patented scope mount. Top of left bbl is marked “SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF SUHL”. Bbl flats are stamped with German imperial nitro proofs for 16 ga. and 8 x 57, with a proof date of 7/37. Coin finished scallop-backed Blitz action features bbl selector on top tang, and side safety. Action also features crossbolt third fastener, side clips, bushed shotgun strikers, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with 80% coverage large open scrolling acanthus with heavy stippled background. Bottom of action is marked “KRIEGHOFF PATENT”. Trigger guard is of horn. Lightly figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip hogback buttstock measures 14-1/8” over ribbed composition buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip, and a sling loop on toe line matching that soldered to bottom bbl. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.675, right - .673. Bore restrictions: left - .032 (full), right - .029 (full). Wall thickness: left - .024, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-15/16”, drop at top of hogback: 2”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain most of their orig blue with considerable wear on sides, with many light marks and scratches. Action retains most of its french grey with some staining and darkening. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, with considerable number of deep marks and dings, and numerous light marks. Checkering is somewhat worn. There is a crack in tang of trigger guard. Shotgun bores are excellent. Rifle bores are very good, dark. Mechanically fair. Rifle bbl will fire in “safe” position. 51872-54 MGM33 (1,000-2,500) C&R
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Session 1 1746.
*HIGH QUALITY OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR THREE BARREL SET COMBINATION SHOTGUN/ RIFLE BY AUG. WOLF. SN 4431. Cal. 16/ 16/ 9.3x74R. Three bbl sets, one OU shotgun is 25-5/8”, another OU shotgun is 29-5/8” long, and an OU Rifle/ Shotgun combo is 24-3/8”, all with solid matted ribs engraved “Aug Wolf ” and “Suhl” on top bbl either side of ribs. Rib of Rifle/ Shotgun combo is fitted with Krieghoff type scope bases, flipover rifle/ shotgun rear sight, and silver bead front with flip-up night bead. Bbls are stamped with imperial German nitro proofs with date of 10/27. Shotgun bbls have ivory bead sights. Sling loops are soldered to bottom bbls of all three sets. Coin finished double Kersten sidelock action features side safety at rear of left lockplate, raised arrowhead tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (both set). Action is engraved with very well cut open shaded scrolling oak leaves with acorn accents surround vignettes of game; running hares on left, and a pair of pheasant on right side. “Wolf ” is inlaid in silver on bottom. Top lever is relief engraved and gold inlaid “M”. Lockplates are fully engraved with interesting game scenes; roaring stag being watched by four hinds while a duck flushes from a marsh on left lock, and a roebuck and three does in open woodlands with two grouse flushing, on right. Trigger guard is of horn. European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over old open sided pad. A “soft” leather comb has been added secured by some brass screws and a few tacks. Diamond shaped inlet horn drop points are behind locks, and point pattern checkering is on diamond grip. Each bbl set has its own dedicated 3-pc forend with Deeley release. Shotgun forends are fitted with ejectors while rifle/ shotgun is not. 255/8” Shotgun bbls: Bore diameter: top -.675, bottom - .675. Bore restrictions: top - .024 (mod), bottom - .017 (mod). Wall thickness: top - .027, bottom - .028. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 145/8”. 29-5/8” shotgun BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.672, bottom - .672. Bore restrictions: top - .035 (full), bottom - .036 (full). Wall thickness: top - .031, bottom - .029. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. 243/8” Rifle/ Shotgun BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.672. Bore restrictions: top - .026 (mod). Wall thickness: top - .031. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4”, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 145/8”. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Good, as found. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be an old re-blue with scattered subsequent rust spots. Action toned to dark gray brown. Stock has some orig finish, but is considerably knocked, bumped, and scraped, with a crack at front of comb, checkering worn. Pad deteriorated. Bores are generally good to fine, in need of cleaning. Short shotgun set has large dent 2” in front of forend tip of bottom bbl (in need of attention). Rifle bore is a bit dark in grooves. Mechanically functional. Left ejector won’t fire on long bbls. Ejectors are out of time on short bbls. 52453-1 MGM249 (5,000-8,000) C&R; ESA
709
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Session 1 1747.
*FRANZ SODIA OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN AND RIFLE/ SHOTGUN COMBINATION WITH TWO SCOPES. SN 16177. Cal. 20ga / and 20 x 243. 3” Chambers. Two sets of 23-3/4” demi-bloc bbls are fitted with solid matted ribs, and are both engraved “Paul Jaeger, Jenkintown PA” on unmatted portion. Double shotgun bbls have flip-up rear sight. Rifle/ shotgun bbls have similar sight and claw bases on rear portion of rib, central portion is milled away forming quarter rib rear and front ramp. which holds a silver bead. Bottom bbl is stamped with 1968 Ferlach nitro proofs and steel type (Boehler Rasant). Coin finished ogee backed boxlock OU double Kersten action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with 80% coverage well done open shaded scroll within geometric and line borders which surrounds nicely detailed game scenes on sides; bounding buck whitetail on left, and a flushing pheasant on right. Bottom of action is engraved “Franz. Sodia” “FERLACH” “MADE IN AUSTRIA”. Top lever and trigger guard are blued. SN is on trigger guard tang. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut white line capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8” over Pachmayr basket weave pad, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, nicely shaped side panels, and point pattern checkering. Sling loop matching that on bottom of both sets of bbls, is on toe line. Forend is 3-pc with matching ejector bottom section servicing both bbl sets, and has a Deeley release. 20 ga BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.625, bottom - .624. Bore restrictions: top - .009 (IC), bottom - .004 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-9/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-7/8”. Rifle/ shotgun BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.624. Bore restrictions: top - .008 (IC). Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8”, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16”. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-7/8”. Rifle shotgun bbl set is fitted with two scopes both by Nickel, both are rail scopes in claw mounts, one with windage adjustment. One scope is 2-1/2 X with crosshair and post reticle, the other is 4 X with fine crosshair reticle. This combo is housed in an “American Pro” aluminum case with black foam interior. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of considerable field use, with a few light marks and some slight wear in metal finishes, and a number of light and heavy scratches and marks in wood. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong. Scopes are excellent with some light marks, optically clear. Case is fine. 51872-29 MGM59 (4,0008,000) C&R
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710
Session 1 1748.
*FINE VIENNESE BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA RIFLE/ SHOTGUN BARRELS BY F. SPURNY WITH CASE. SN 7700.12. Cal. 16/ 16, and 16/9.3x72R. Two bbl sets with 2-3/4” chambers, 29” dbl shotgun bbls, and 25-5/8” rifle/ shotgun bbls, are fitted with full length matted ribs, and engraved “F. SPURNY” “WIEN” on tops. Shotgun bbls are stamped with Viennese nitro proofs and 1974 London re-proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Rifle/ shotgun bbls are stamped with 1914 vintage Austrian proofs for 16 ga. and 9.3x72. The rib of these bbls is fitted with single standing express rear sight and Tyrolean type claw bases. Sling loops are soldered to the bottom rib of both bbl sets. French grey scallop backed boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), pin type cocking indicators, square crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage varying sized scroll with makers name and address in arched device on each side. Steel trigger guard is scroll engraved. Lightly marbled European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15” over checkered wood butt on 1-3/4” lengthening piece, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and point pattern checkering at grip. There is a sling loop on toe line matching that on bbls, along with a silver oval engraved with a count’s crown over initials “J. L. M”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Shotgun BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.669, right - .668. Bore restrictions: left - .031 (full), right - .020 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .021, right - .022. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 15”. Rifle/ Shotgun BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.667. Bore restrictions: left - .027 (full). Wall thickness: left - .028. Drop at heel: approx 2-11/16”, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 15”. Tan canvas covered leather trimmed case has central leather oval embossed with a count’s crown over initials “J. L. M” matching gun. Interior is lined in fawn felt, and has black leather Vourelaud label in lid. There is space for action and both bbl sets. CONDITION: Good as partially restored. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-blue. Action is an overall silver gray, browning slightly. Top lever, floorplate and trigger guard re-blued and have some subsequent silvering. Stocks refinished. Checkering has not been re-cut and is considerably worn. All shotgun bores are excellent. Rifle bore has strong rifling, dark and lightly pitted throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case is fine. 51872-32 MGM69 (3,000-5,000) C&R
711
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Session 1 1749.
*SUPERB QUALITY OVER-UNDER RIFLE/ SHOTGUN BY ABESSER & MERKEL MADE FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET. SN 22133. Cal. 12 ga/ 6.3 x 52 (25-35 Winchester). 27-5/8” Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with raised, matted, solid rib, central portion milled away forming quarter rib holding folding leaf rear sight and front ramp with silver bead. Left side of top bbl is engraved with Krupp steel information, and right side with “John H. Cornwall”. Bbl flats and bbls are stamped with German nitro proofs for 2-3/4” shotgun bbl, and with proof date of July ‘30. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Case hardened scallop back Blitz OU single Kersten action features non-automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with well cut varying sized scroll within geometric and line borders surrounding game scenes, with nicely rendered roedeer buck and doe on left side, and a trio of ducks on right. Fences are deeply carved in oak leaf motif. Bottom of action is engraved “Abesser & Merkel SUHL GERMANY”. Steel trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Nicely marbled stump figured European walnut sunburst capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over fancy game scene embossed horn buttplate portraying stags and hinds in stylized woodland. Stock features point pattern checkering at grip. Silver oval and sling loop are on toe line. Slim one piece forend has Deeley release. Shotgun bore diameter: .717. Bore restrictions: .037 (extra full). Wall thickness: .022. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Cast about 1/4” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 141/8”. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% what appears to be orig blue. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, fairly strong where protected. Trigger guard retains 60 - 70% of its orig blue. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with some light and heavy marks, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Typical of all guns by this esteemed maker, this specimen is of very high quality and finish. 51872-36 MGM184 (2,500-3,500) C&R
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712
Session 1 1750.
*FINE QUALITY OVER-UNDER RIFLE/ SHOTGUN COMBINATION BY BERNHARD MERKEL WITH SCOPE. SN 6854. Cal. 20 ga/ 7x65R. 2-1/2” Chamber. 25-5/8” Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with raised, matted, solid rib engraved with retailer “L. Schiwy, Berlin S.W. 68” in milled out portion. Rib is fitted with folding leaf rear sight and silver bead front, rear portion with claw bases. Breech portion of bbls are engraved with 2” triangles of well cut shaded scroll. Bbl flats and bbls are stamped with German nitro proofs with proof date of June ‘39. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Coin finished scallop back OU double Kersten action features Greener type side safety. raised rib cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front set). Makers mark (BEMESU) is on water table and bottom bbl. Action is engraved with well cut varying sized scroll within geometric and line borders, with near full coverage exceptionally well cut and shaded varying sized flowing scroll. Steel trigger guard is also scroll engraved and has relief engraved initials “WH” on bow. Very finely marbled dark European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over ribbed horn buttplate, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, inlet diamond shaped horn drop points, and nicely cut point pattern checkering at grip. Sling loop is on toe line. Slim one piece forend with inlet horn tip has Deeley release. Shotgun bore diameter: .623. Bore restrictions: .036 (extra full). Wall thickness: .032. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Cast about 1/2” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14”. Gun is fitted with what appears to be its orig Zeiss Zielvier scope with three post reticle and soldered on claw rings, rear with windage. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish, darkened in engraving from congealed oil. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with some oil added especially on butt to fill in some deep scratches and marks. Bores are very fine to excellent. Action is tight. Set trigger works. Scope is very fine, optics very slightly cloudy. A very unusual small bore OU combo. 51872-43 MGM185 (2,500-4,500) C&R
713
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1751.
*WELL MADE GERMAN OVER-UNDER RIFLE/ SHOTGUN COMBINATION RETAILED BY R. WAGNER OF FURTH WITH SCOPE. SN 1774. Cal. 16 ga / 8 x 57JR. 2-1/2” Chamber. 27-5/8” Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with raised, matted, solid rib fitted with folding leaf rear sight and silver bead front, rear portion with claw bases. Breech portion of top bbl is engraved with some open scroll within geometric borders. Top bbl is engraved “R. WAGNER” “FURTH” either side of rib. Bbl flats and bbls are stamped with German nitro proofs with proof date of Oct ‘30. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Case hardened scallop back OU single Kersten Blitz action features Greener type side safety, pin type cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with sprays of simple scrolling acanthus within line borders surrounding game scenes, with roebuck and doe on left, and roaring stag on right. Fences have some deep relief oak leaf carving. Trigger guard is of horn. Lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over ribbed horn buttplate, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece and point pattern checkering at grip. Sling loop is on toe line holding steel cartridge trap with space for four rifle cartridges. Slim one piece forend has Deeley release. Shotgun bore diameter: .669. Bore restrictions: .034 (extra full). Wall thickness: .030. Drop at heel: 2-13/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast about 1/4” off. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. Gun is fitted with what appears to be its orig Ajack 4 x 90 scope with three post reticle, and has soldered on claw rings, rear with windage. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain approx 90% rust re-blue. Action retains approx 40% orig case hardening color. Stocks have most of their orig finish with oil rubbed over many knocks and scratches. Checkering re-cut. Shotgun bore is very fine, rifle bore is good to fine with some scattered pits. Action is tight. Trigger works. Scope has most of its blue, optics slightly clouded. 51872-37 MGM186 (1,500-2,500) C&R
1752.
*SMALL CALIBER OVER-UNDER RIFLE/ SHOTGUN COMBINATION BY H. KRIEGHOFF WITH NEWER BARRELS BY SEMPERT AND KRIEGHOFF, WITH SCOPE. SN 14150 / 58291. Cal. 20 ga / 8 x 72R. 2-5/8” Chamber. 25-7/8” Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with raised, matted, solid rib fitted with one folding leaf rear sight and silver bead front, rear portion with Sempert and Krieghoff dovetailed scope mounting system bases. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with German nitro proofs, with both SNs, and proof date of Oct ‘34. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Coin finished Blitz OU single Kersten action features tang safety, pin type cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with sprays of scroll within geometric borders surrounding game scenes on sides; roebuck and doe on left, and a trio of hares on right. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely figured European walnut embossed oak leaf capped pistol grip buttstock with slight hogback to comb, measures 14-1/4” over ribbed 1-1/8” plastic buttplate, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece and point pattern checkering at grip. Sling loop is on toe line. Matching 3-pc piece forend has Deeley release with inset horn tip. Shotgun bore diameter: .624. Bore restrictions: .028 (full). Wall thickness: .026. Drop at heel: 3”, drop at rear of hogback: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Cast about 1/8” off. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Gun is fitted with Zeiss Zielklein scope with three post reticle, in custom made rings with bushings to fit small diameter scope. CONDITION: Good as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of their orig blue augmented a bit. Action retains most of its coin finish. Stocks refinished and retain nearly all of that finish. Buttplate is new. Checkering re-cut. Shotgun bore is very fine, rifle bore is good, a bit dark. Action is tight. Scope is very fine, fairly clear. An unusual light weight small bore combination. 51872-44 MGM189 (2,000-2,500) C&R
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*VERY HIGH QUALITY SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER RIFLE/ SHOTGUN COMBINATION BY WALTER PAUL OF HAMELN WITH SCOPE. NSN. Cal. 16 ga / 8 x 57JR. 2-3/4” Chamber. 26-7/8” Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with raised, matted, solid rib engraved “WALTER PAUL HAMELYN”, and fitted with folding leaf rear sight and silver bead front, rear portion with claw bases. Breech portion of bbls are engraved with some well cut varying sized scroll within geometric borders. Bbl flats and bbls are stamped with German nitro proofs with proof date of June ‘18. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. French grey sidelock OU single Kersten action features tang safety, raised arrowhead tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front set). Action and lockplates are engraved with 70% coverage well cut varying sized scroll with makers name and town on each lockplate.Top of action is beautifully relief carved with open scrolling acanthus with floral highlights at finials. There is more relief acanthus on fences and reinforcing bolsters. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely burl figured European walnut sunburst capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over basket weave horn buttplate, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece and nicely cut point pattern checkering at grip. Sling loop is on toe line as well as a spring loaded cartridge trap having space for four cartridges. Schnabeled one piece forend has Deeley release. Wood is new. Shotgun bore diameter: .677. Bore restrictions: .037 (extra full). Wall thickness: .027. Drop at heel: 2-13/16”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Cast about 1/4” off. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. Gun is fitted with Leupold VX-1 3-9 X scope with duplex reticle, in custom made claw rings. CONDITION: Very good, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin rust re-black with some subsequent scratches and marks. Action retains most of its french grey, all engraving sharp and clear. Buttstock retains most of an old oil finish with numerous marks, checkering lightly worn. Newly made forend wood has nearly all of its orig finish, and has patch of green felt glued in bbl channel to tighten. Bores are very fine to excellent. Action is tight. Trigger works. Scope is excellent. 51872-41 MGM187 (2,000-3,500) C&R
1754.
*VERY HIGH QUALITY SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER RIFLE/ SHOTGUN COMBINATION BY GEBRUDER MERKEL WITH SCOPE. SN 15365. Cal. 16 ga / 8 x 57R. 2-1/2” Chamber. 26-3/8” Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with raised, matted, solid rib fitted with flip-over rear rifle/ shotgun sight and silver bead front, rear portion with claw bases. Breech portion of bbls is engraved “Suhler Waffenwerk” and “Gebruder Merkel” “Suhl”; right side with retailer “Otto Buhl & Sohn” “Kirchheimbolanden”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with German nitro proofs. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Case hardened Blitz OU double Kersten action features tang safety, pin type cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with sprays of scroll, with makers name and address on bottom. Scroll surrounds game scenes on sides; roebuck and doe on left, and a fox flushing a pair of ducks on right. Trigger guard is of horn. Relatively plain European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over embossed patterned horn buttplate with Merkel logo, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, nicely cut point pattern checkering at grip. Sling loop and silver oval are on toe line. Matching 3-pc piece forend has Deeley release. Shotgun bore diameter: .675. Bore restrictions: .026 (mod). Wall thickness: .031. Drop at heel: 2-11/16”, drop at comb: 1-13/16”. Cast about 3/8” off. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Gun is fitted with Gerard 4 X (?) scope with three post reticle, and is in soldered on claw rings, rear with windage adjustment. CONDITION: Very good as partially refinished. Bbls have nearly all of a re-blue. Action has traces of orig color, perhaps as much as 15%. Stocks have nearly all of an oil finish, checkering cleaned up. Shotgun bore is excellent, as is rifle bore. Action is tight. Trigger works. Scope re-blued, optically clear. 51872-38 MGM188 (2,000-4,000) C&R 715
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1755.
*OVER-UNDER RIFLE/ SHOTGUN BY BERNHARD MERKEL RETAILED BY JOS. ZELLER. SN 5335. Cal. 9 x 57 R ? (.360 base)/ 16 ga. 26-3/8” Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with raised, matted, solid rib engraved “Jos. Zeller Dortmund” in milled out portion, with one standing, one folding leaf rear, and silver bead front sights. Bbl flats and bbls are stamped with imperial German nitro proofs with date of Jan ‘24. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Case hardened scallop back Blitz OU action features non-automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with sprays of simple scroll within small scroll and line borders. Steel trigger guard is blued, and has scroll on bow. Actual makers mark “BM” (Bernhard Merkel) in a shield is on rear lump and breechface. Lightly fiddle figured blond European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over ribbed horn buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece and point pattern checkering at grip. Small one piece forend has Deeley release. Shotgun bore diameter: .676. Bore restrictions: .036 (extra full). Wall thickness: .026. Drop at heel: approx 3-3/16”, drop at comb: approx 1-15/16”. Cast about 1/4” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 133/4”. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of an old re-blue, with some light marks and scratches. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over numerous marks. Checkering lightly worn and has not been re-cut. 1” x 1/2” repair is at toe. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 51872-40 MGM182 (1,500-2,000) C&R
1756.
*OVER-UNDER RIFLE/ SHOTGUN BY E. JOPP, FORMERLY EMIL KERNER & SON. SN 18661. Cal. 16 ga/ 9 x 57 JR. 24-3/8” Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with raised, matted, solid rib engraved “E. Jopp vorm. Emil Kerner & Sohn, Suhl” in milled out portion, fitted with one standing, one folding leaf rear, and silver bead front sights, rear portion is fitted with claw bases. Bbl flats and bbls are stamped with Nazi era German nitro proofs with date of Aug ‘40. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. French grey Blitz scallop back OU single Kersten action features non-automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with sprays of simple scroll within scroll, geometric, and line borders surrounding game scenes; roaring stag on left side, and roebuck on right. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over ribbed horn buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece and point pattern checkering at grip. Small one piece forend has Deeley release. Shotgun bore diameter: .667. Bore restrictions: .034 (extra full). Wall thickness: .028. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4”, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8”. Cast about 1/4” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 145/8”. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of an old refinish. Action retains most of its french grey, brightened on high edges. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with some oil rubbed in over the years, as maintenance. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Front trigger will not set (screw broken off ). 5187242 MGM183 (1,500-2,000) C&R
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*EARLY FRANZ SODIA HAMMER CAPE GUN. SN 1229.29. Cal. 20 ga/ 22 High power. 23-3/4” Dovetailed bbls have matted rib fitted with one standing leaf rear and silver bead front sights, as well as claw bases. Makers name, address and logo are at rear portion. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with steel type, Ferlach proofs with no. “1229.37”, along with other date and weight stamps. Water table is stamped “1229.29”. Round bodied top lever action with flip-up sight in top tang is also fitted with tang safety. Action also features crossbolt third fastener, and front trigger is set. Action and locks are engraved with near full coverage sprays of scrolling acanthus as counterpoint to game scenes; bellowing stag on left side of action, and running roebuck on right. Lockplates depict three rabbits on left, and a nye of pheasant on right. Steel trigger guard has more acanthus on bow. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over engraved steel buttplate with trap, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, along with a sling loop matching that on bottom of bbls. A silver oval with monogram “FP” is on toe line. Matching fully checkered splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.618. Bore restriction: left - .031 (full). Wall thickness: left - .032. Drop at heel: approx 3”, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4”. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. CONDITION: Fine as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality rust re-blue. Action and locks are somewhat darkened to a pewter gray with traces of orig french gray under considerable grime. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with many marks, dents, and bumps, some fairly deep. Right side of butt shows some cleaning. Checkering has not been re-cut, and is somewhat worn. Bores appear to be excellent, but are quite dirty. A light, handy combination gun. 51872-45 MGM4 (2,000-2,500) C&R
1758.
*E. KERNER SIDE BY SIDE RIFLE/ SHOTGUN COMBINATION. SN 13164. Cal. 16 / 8 x 57R (.360 Base). 26-7/8” Bbls are engraved “Emil Kerner Suhl” on milled out portion of matted full length rib fitted with claw bases, one standing, one folding leaf rear, and silver bead front sights. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs. Case hardened scallop backed Blitz action features non-automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with line borders. Plain European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8” over checkered horn buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, point pattern checkering, and cartridge trap on toe line with flip-over cover with release button on right side. Bore diameter: .671. Bore restrictions: .030 (full). Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4”, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4”. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-7/8”. CONDITION: Fine, as completely refinished. Bbls have nearly all of a satin rust re-blue. Action has new color hardening. Stocks retain oil finish over a number of bumps and knocks. Checkering re-cut. Bores are fine, shotgun bore is frosted. Action is tight. Set trigger works. 51872-39 MGM178 (1,5002,500) C&R
1759.
*AUSTRIAN HAMMER SIDE BY SIDE RIFLE/ SHOTGUN COMBINATION. SN 5784.05. Cal. 16 ga x 9.3x72R (?). 27-3/4” Bbls are fitted with flat matted rib holding one standing rear and silver bead front sights. Case hardened rounded bar action has forward pivoting lever, bolting system, and captive forend. A flip-up sight is in top tang. Action is fitted with back action locks holding round bodied serpentine hammers. Lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over steel buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Swept cheekpiece is on left side of stock along with German silver emblem engraved “Z. BL. E. A. D. SOMMER 1907 I VELDES” around a count’s crown over monogram “CA”. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done satin rust blue. Action, locks, and buttplate retain over 85% orig case hardening color. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish over numerous marks. Bores are good, shotgun bore has full length striations. Action is tight. Bbl takedown bolt has been replaced. 51872-46 MGM177 (1,000-1,500) C&R
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Session 2 2000.
*RARE SIG-NEUHAUSEN MONDRAGON MODEL 1908 SEMI-AUTO RIFLE. SN 2937. Cal. 7mm Mauser. Standard military issue rifle with 25� tapered rnd bbl. Square based barleycorn front sight and 2000 M ladder rear sight. Bottom of bbl has a bayonet lug. The bolt operating handle has an unusual catch that allows the shooter to select semi-auto or manual action on the bolt. Bottom of rifle is fitted with, what appears to be, a 10 rnd box magazine. Left side of magazine box has electric pencil number that appears to be a property number. Rifle SN is 2924 and the bolt assembly is all numbered 2937. Mounted in uncheckered light European walnut stock with upper hand guard and a middle band with sling loops on the buttstock and middle band. Accompanied by copy of a letter on SIG SWISS INDUSTRIAL COMPANY letterhead dated November 2, 1979 which gives a brief history of the Mondragon rifle. It states in effect that in 1902 they were licensed by the Mexican government to build 4, 000 of these rifles in Cal. 7mm. However, prior to delivery, the dictator Porfirio Diaz was overthrown and only a few of the rifles were delivered. The majority were stored until 1914, when they were purchased by the German Air Force. Given that this rifle has neither Mexican nor German markings, one could assume that it is one of the rifles sold to Germany. The Mexican issued pieces were all marked with the Crest of Mexico while the German items were not marked at all. Mismatched parts on arms brought to the U.S. after WW I & WW II are quite common. A G.I. would find a firearm he wanted to bring home with him and if it was missing a bolt or other part he would simply replace the missing item with one that fit from a pile of like parts, without paying attention to matching numbers. It was common practice that when a German Soldier was surrendering he would remove the bolt or breechblock from his weapon and discard it, thereby rendering it useless. CONDITION: Fine, mismatched as noted. Metal parts all retain about 97-98% strong orig blue showing wear on the magazine base plate and light sharp edge wear elsewhere. Stock has a crack at the tip, otherwise the wood is sound and shows a coating of applied varnish. Recoil spring is missing, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 52750-2 JRL (15,00020,000) C&R
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718
2002.
*PRIME PARKER-HALE .22 CONVERTED NO. 4 MARK 1 LONG BRANCH SMLE WITH TRANSIT CASE. SN 27LO408. Cal. 22. 25-1/2” bbl. Marked “PARKERIFLE A.G.P” on muzzle. Parker-Hale .22 Conversion marked on left side or receiver “TO REAR OF NO. 4 MARK 1 * LONG BRANCH 1943”. Canadian property marks are found on top of receiver ring and are found on the “#5” marked .22 Rimfire bolt head. Traditional 10 rnd “SMLE” box magazine has .22 sgl shot adapter installed. Canadian property marks are found on buttstock, trigger guard and forearm. Click adjustable micrometer .22 rear target sight with special Parker marked narrow front sight blade. Hook adjustable web target sling and rifle is housed in wooden transit case marked “1005 21 103 5084 CASE RIFLE CAL.22 C-7MK.1”. CONDITION: Very fine with all visible numbers found to be matching. Excellent bore with strong rifling. Mechanics are fine. Numerous period arsenal repairs evident in wood as well as evidence of slight sanding at time of conversion. Otherwise fine overall with no issues. Sling is slightly soiled but serviceable. Transit case is very good. 52700-49 TDW (2,500-3,500) C&R 719
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2001. *MAUSER 98K HIGH TURRET SNIPER, WITH DOW+ SCOPE. SN 6012. Cal. 7.92 mm. This is a nice representation of a WWII German high turret sniper rifle that was manufactured by the Mauser factory with matching rings and a late war dow+ sniper scope. The turret mount rifles are amongst the most desirable of the K98 rifles, in service from their introduction in 1939 to the end of the war. The rifle is a standard mid-late war K98. The left side of the receiver ring is marked with the SN flanked by the firing proof and an “Eagle 135”. Further rearward is “Mod. 98”. The top of the receiver ring is covered by the front turret, silver soldered and screwed in place. On the right side of the receiver, just below the turret, is a single “Eagle 135” Waffenamt. The gun has a correct barrel, marked in front of the receiver with firing proof, code, and “Eagle/135”. Its front sight is mounted on a short serrated ramp and covered by a hood; tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters. Fitted to the receiver is a correct mid-war, matching bolt with the bolt rib on the side and a matching milled safety. The barrel band is stamped as is the matching forend cap. Complete with cleaning rod. The trigger guard and floorplate are milled and matching, the trigger guard extension marked with an “Eagle/135”. Late war laminated stock and handguard with cupped, smooth buttplate numbered 11443/14. The right side of the buttstock is marked with a “eagle / WaA135” proof. The rifle is fitted with a beautiful set of reproduction mounts and rings that are now matched to the receiver. The back of the front turret has an acceptance marking; the rear turret marked on the left “Eagle/135”. The Czech-made dow+ scope, numbered “8129”, has an elevation knob allowing adjustment increments from 1 to 12. CONDITION: Near excellent, all original Mauser 98k, modified to a high turret sniper configuration using reproduction and now matching mount and a dow+ scope. Excellent overall with 95-97% of the original blue finish on the rifle, with wear on the edges and high spots with some minor wear on the bolt from cycling the action and the barrel bands. The trigger guard and floorplate retain much of their original finish as does the bolt assembly. The stock and handguard are both in near excellent condition with minor handling marks, and light pressure dents from actual use, both slightly darkened from use but not sanded. Excellent reproduction mounts aged to match the receiver and scope. The scope is in very good condition, whose blue is consistent with the rest of the rifle. Optics are hazy. Reticle adjustments work properly. A beautifully configured high turret sniper, fractionally valued compared to an original. 52527-8 (6,000-9,000) C&R
Session 2
2003.
EXTRAORDINARILY RARE MAUSER MODEL 1878 ZIGZAG SINGLE ACTION CARBINE. SN 51. Cal. 10.6mm Rimmed. Blue finish with 18-5/8” oct to rnd bbl, European style ramp front sight with matted top and 2-leaf rear sight in top flat at the receiver. Top flat of bbl is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBURNDORF A/NECKAR”. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain walnut stock and checkered horn buttplate embossed with the Mauser logo. Bottom of stock & bbl have factory sling loops. Left side of frame has a serrated thumb lever which locks the cylinder, functioning as a safety. Right side of the recoil shield has a loading gate since this is a very rare example of the early solid frame Zig-Zag action of which only about 100 examples were ever produced (the more common later pistols have a top break action for loading/unloading). The cylinder pin is spring loaded with a knurled end center pin that when removed is the empty case ejector pin for the cylinder. Cylinder is very unusual with Z-shaped grooves around outer diameter which are, in fact, rotating grooves for the cylinder. Cylinder rests on a pin which is in a groove and when the hammer is cocked it advances the cylinder to the next chamber for firing. All visible parts are matching numbered. No disassembly was effected to check for additional matching parts. This carbine is consecutively numbered to SN 50, located in the Oburndorf Germany City Museum Collection. While Zig-Zag revolvers are occasionally encountered in the U.S., carbines are pretty much unknown. This is an extraordinarily rare find, unlikely to be encountered again any time soon. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains 60-70% orig blue with the balance a mottled silver-brown patina. Frame retains 60-70% strong orig blue with cleaned areas on both bottom sides. Hammer retains bright case colors turning silver on top edge. Cylinder is mostly a blue-grey patina. Stock is sound with a very few, very light nicks and scratches and retains about 98% orig finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with fine pitting. 52750-1 JRL (20,000-30,000)
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Session 2 2004.
*ATTRACTIVE WEBLEY-FOSBERY M1902, CASED WITH PRIDEAU SPEED LOADER AND AMMUNITION. SN 3939. Cal. .455. Standard configuration Webley-Fosbery M1902 with 6” barrel having fixed front and rear sights. Top of rib marked “P. Webley and Son. London and Birmingham” with left side of top strap “WEBLEYFOSBERY.” Left side of frame with winged “W&S” bullet adjacent to the caliber and powder reference “.455 CORDITE.” The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number whose last three digits are repeated under the barrel lug and on the back of the cylinder. Usual British proofing on the left side of the barrel, over each of the chambers, and the right side of the frame. Fitted with revarnished checkered wood panels. Rotatable lanyard ring present. Prideau speed-loader proofed and dated 1919. Complete in dark mahogany case, recent production, lid with disk and brass reinforcements, French-fitted for revolver, ammunition, and accessories. Contains wood block with twelve rounds of round-nose ammunition and red/yellow cardboard box of Kynoch .455 revolver cartridges in a plastic seal. Two chrome plated keys. CONDITION: Beautiful period restoration retaining most finish with early toned fading as one might expect of a revolver over 100 years old. Grips in comparable condition. Mirror bright bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Excellent case, with minor handling marks, and components. One of the most charismatic and interesting revolvers extent, production of all variations limited to about 5,000 examples, especially impressive when cased with accessories. 52288-1 (15,000-25,000) C&R
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Session 2 Reverse 2005.
EXCEPTIONALLY FINE 1893 BORCHARDT SERIAL NUMBER 463 CASED WITH FOUR MATCHING MAGAZINES AND ALL ACCESSORIES. SN 463. Cal. 7.63. 7-1/2” bbl. Deep rust-blued finish overall with a combination of straw and nitreblue appointments. 2-pc finely checkered walnut grips with detachable shoulder stock with cheekrest, case including an unheard of four matching magazines, sling, holster, maintenance tools and barring block. This early Loewe Berlin manufactured pistol is numbered “463” on the bottom rear of magazine well, as well on the stock attaching iron, trigger, bolt toggle and on the bases of all four wood bottomed magazines. The SN is found as well on the board shoulder stock and cheekrest. Crown U and Crown B proofs are found on both bbl and receiver. System Borchardt patent is found on right side of receiver as well as Waffenfabrik Loewe Berlin on chamber. Shoulder stock has manufacturer’s mark of “GESETZLICH GESCHUTZT” with matching manufacturer’s mark on barring block. Fitted black leather case with nickel furniture is green velvet lined and houses the wiping rod, screwdriver, takedown punches, leather sling, grease container, solvent bottle and oiler. Leather holster is still strapped appropriately to board stock with strapping and buckle intact. CONDITION: Very fine overall with most rich finishes remaining, with slight muzzle wear and minor finish loss at connecting points from attaching shoulder stock. Nitre-blue has somewhat flaked on toggle cover plates. 2-pc checkered grips are spectacular with most orig varnish remaining. Straw finish on sear bar is still vivid while nitre finish on trigger, sear spring, screws and extractor remain very bright with over 70% nitre remaining. Magazines retain nearly all their fine nickel finish with only minuscule staining and loss on one magazine bottom. Shoulder stock is solid and complete with most of its varnished finish remaining, however, somewhat dulling. Several areas of bruising and abrasions exist, most prominently in the tensioning lug area and one screw is slightly fouled from the use of an improper screwdriver. Cheekrest is equally fine with one minor abraded area on rear. Leather holster, while being supple, all stitching has deteriorated and leather is somewhat alligatored. Shoulder sling exists as an example only, as the leather is well over 100 years old. is intact but would not retain strength enough to be usable. Tools and appendages are all excellent, showing minor storage and handling marks only. Barring block is exceptional. Leather travel case is quite fine with exterior having suffered slight distress on corners and soiling of green felt inside. All partitions are intact. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Mechanics are crisp. A more complete or finer example would not easily be found. 52700-14 TDW (35,000-45,000)
723
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2006.
FINE DWM MANUFACTURED MODEL 1893 BORCHARDT CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK AND ACCESSORIES. SN 1635. Cal. 7.65. 7-1/2” bbl. High polish blue finish overall with 2-pc fine checkered walnut grips. Crown / B, Crown / G, and Crown / U proofs found on bbl and receiver. Marked “System Borchardt. Patent. Deutsche Waffen-Und Munitionsfabriken. Berlin”. Borchardt board type shoulder stock with iron matching number manufacturers mark “GESETZLICH GESCHUTZT” marked on bottom of stock near toe. Detachable cheek rest, is numbers matching as well. Leather holster with retaining straps appears correct and as typical is not marked. CONDITION: Very fine overall, bright bore with good rifling, and crisp mechanics. Most rust blue finish remaining with minor muzzle wear and a minor area of staining on left side of bbl, finish loss on receiver is at leading edges of trigger guard, sear housing, bottom of mag well and charging handle. Nitre blue spring tabs at toggle linkage retain approximately 25% of their vivid color with balance turning somewhat straw to bright. minor finish loss is evident at stock attaching lug and is evident only at points of contact from stock iron. Checkered wood grips are very fine with slight finish loss from age with most varnish remaining and checkering sharp. Board stock very fine condition, better than average with most varnish remaining and several small areas of bruising on left side and top comb, most blue is remaining on stock iron. Nitre blue screws are very fine, retaining most color and are not fouled. Leather holster is quite supple with stitching intact, however, is rather oil laden. Leather strapping have lost most of their chromed finish but are still viable and supple. Stock numbers and makers markings are vivid and distinct as is the matching number mag markings that retains most of its nickel finish. This is a very nice example of a DWM manufactured 1893 Borchardt pistol complete with its accessories. 52710-1 TDW (12,500-17,500)
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2008.
SCARCE LOEWE BORCHARDT M1893. SN 687. Cal. 30 Borchardt. Attractive Loewe Borchardt, one of just over 1000 examples, with 7.5” barrel having a pinned front sight and leaf adjustable rear sight. Chamber marked “WAFFENFABRIK/LOEWE/BERLIN.” Left side of receiver and middle toggle link are BU proofed; right side of receiver “SYSTEM BORCHARDT PATENT.” Middle toggle link marked “D.R.P./No75837.” The pistol is matched with the full serial number under barrel, left side of trigger, on toggle link, on frame lug, base of frame and on each of the grips. Original magazine numbered “617”. CONDITION: Excellent, refurbished rust blue with at least 99% coverage, that was equally applied to the trigger, rear sight, safety and each of the flat springs over the main spring housing. Strawed parts and the fire blued anti-bounce arm have been enhanced and grips recheckered. VG magazine with well-marked, solid plug. Dull bore with shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. A nice-looking gun that can be purchased for just a fraction of the cost of an original. 52527-18 LMA (6,500-9,500)
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Session 2
2007. FINE EARLY LOEWE MANUFACTURED 1893 BORCHARDT PISTOL CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK AND TWO MAGAZINES. SN 380. Cal. 7.63mm. 7-1/2” bbl. Frosted blue finish overall with 2-pc checkered walnut grips and numbers matching wood based magazine and buttstock. Borchardt leather holster with retaining straps attached to board stock and included is its hanging strap and magazine pouch holding one additional matching wood based magazine. Marked “SYSTEM BORCHARDT. PATENT.” on upper side of right receiver. Proofed Crown over B and Crown over U on bbl, receiver and toggle. Chamber crest marked “WAFFENFABRIK LOEWE BERLIN”. SN found on bottom of grip frame, trigger, toggle, stock lug and board stock. Detachable cheekrest is numbered to a slightly earlier carbine. Numbers matching stock is maker’s marked “GESETZUCH GESCHUTZT”. CONDITION: Good overall, with most blue finish having turned somewhat plum. Traces of nitre-blue evident on trigger and on protected areas. Bore heavily frosted with visible rifling. Mechanics are functional. Stock has numerous stains, blemishes and period minor scratches. Grips slightly worn and slightly oil-soaked, but solid and complete. Leather holster is intact but is basically a very supple relic, as is to be expected after being 110 years old. Magazine pouch is supple with good stitching. Both magazines retain most of their nickel finish and good solid numbers matching wood bases. Hanging strap is intact but not serviceable due to age. 52001-4 TDW (8,500-12,500)
Session 2 2009.
*MAUSER C96, EXQUISITE FACTORY ENGRAVED POSTWAR MAUSER BANNER BOLO WITH SPECIAL GRIPS AND MATCHING BURL WOOD STOCK. SN 603019. Cal. 7.63mmM Postwar Mauser Banner Bolo with 4” bbl having fixed front sight and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Short extractor and two-lug firing pin. Chamber with usual address. Crown/U on left receiver flat. Full SN on left side of bbl extension. Usual two-line address on right side of frame. Wonderfully detailed floral scroll embellishment, deeply engraved with panel highlights, that covers the bbl extension and most of the frame including the floorplate. Similar in pattern and coverage to the engraving on pistols #603004 (pictured on pg 203, System Mauser by John Breathed and Joseph Schroeder) and #601115 (pictured on pg 186, The Mauser Self-Loading Pistol by Belford and Dunlap), both classic references and well known to collectors of C96s. Complementary engraving, lavishly applied, over the crest of the bolt stop, on each side of the “New Safety” pattern hammer, and on each of the subframe lugs. As typical for these special order pistols, grips are finely checkered with MOP, synthetic ivory inlays and silver wire bordering, numbered to match. Major components rust blued. Fire blued extractor, bolt stop, firing pin, floorplate plunger and trigger. Salt blued rear sight assembly and safety. Polished, in-the-white lanyard ring. Detailed disassembly shows all normally numbered parts are matching. Complete with special selection, vibrantly figured burl wood stock, lid and body matched on their mating surfaces with “019”, having a rust blued hinge and a matching, salt blued lug, finely freckled under the finish. CONDITION: Over 98% bright original rust blue with only the most minute sharp edge wear in expected areas of contact. Negligible thinning of the gripstraps. Fire blued and salt blued small parts in comparable condition. Grips with
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Session 2
Reverse
slightly blunted checkering and minor staining. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Excellent stock with a scattering of handling dings but no cracks. Comparable condition hinge and lug, whose appearance matches the pistol. Although several of the small parts (rear sight assembly, safety, stock lug) have been enhanced with a salt blue, their impact on this absolutely fantastic C96, factory engraved by a true master in a well-recognized pattern and serial range, with matching stock, is minimal. A real gem for the advanced collector! 52558-1 (35,00065,000) C&R
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Session 2 2010.
*SUPERIOR CASED INSCRIBED VL&D MAUSER 1896 FLATSIDE AUTOMATIC PISTOL OF CIVIL WAR GENERAL JAMES H. WILSON CLASSMATE OF GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER. SN 21158. Cal. 7.63. 5-1/2” bbl. Blue finish, walnut stock, walnut grips, Early Mauser Model 1896 “Flatside” Automatic pistol with leather case, holster-stock, ammunition cases and cleaning rod, The right side of the pistol is engraved in script “General J.H. Wilson / U,S,A,”. James H. Wilson was a famous Federal Civil War General whose military career spanned the 19th Century. A graduate of the West Point class of 1860. Wilson was a classmate of George Armstrong Custer. In 1864, Wilson was selected for a Division in Gen. Phillip Sheridan’s Cavalry corps, Army of the Potonac. In the west, Wilson transferred to the Union cavalry and eventually defeated the Confederate cavalry Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest. Wilson ended the Civil War as a brevet major-general Wilson resigned from the army in 1870. In 1898 he volunteered for the Spanish-American War, during the war he served as military governor of Puerto Rico and participated in the occupation of Cuba. In 1900, Wilson was the second in command of the American troops sent China to assist European and Japanese forces in suppression of the Boxer Rebellion. In recognition of his distinguished service, Wilson was promoted to Brigadier-General in the regular Army by a special act of Congress. In 1915, Wilson was advanced to Major-General in the regular Army: a rank he held twice as a volunteer (1865 and 1898). James H. Wilson died in 1925, the last survivor of the West Point Class of 1860 and one of the most respected Union Civil War General officers. This early pattern, “Flatside” pistol has a standard 5-1/2 inch bbl, rear sight with ten adjustment notches and walnut, 23 groove grips. The pistol features a “Large Ring” hammer and early style safety, The left side of the receiver has retailer markings (VON LENGERKE/& DETMOLD/ NEW-YORK) in three lines, The top of the chamber is marked “WAFFENFABRIK/MAUSER/ OBERNDORF A/N,” in three lines. A Crown / U commercial proof mark is stamped on the left
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Session 2 side of the bbl below the SN. The pistol has a polished, rust blue finish. The extractor, rear sight slide, bolt stop, and safety have a niter blue finish. The black pebble grained leather display case is lined with chamois leather. A similar case is illustrated in Fig, 228 on page .188 of THE MAUSER SELF-LOADING PISTOL by Belford and Dunlap. The case has a double key latch. The interior has a filled compartment for the pistol and stock, the cleaning rod, and a spare parts container with a lid. ln addition, the case has an additional compartment for five individual pebble-grained black leather containers each holding two, ten-round stripper clips of 7,63 mm cartridges and a single container for one ten-round cartridge stripper. The case is complete with the original key. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retaining virtually all its rust blue finish on bbl, upper and lower receivers. Loss of finish is noted on grip straps and leading edge of mag faceplate. Well over 80% of its bright nitre blue finish remain on the early long narrow extractor and sight elevator slide and bolt lock. Hammer, bolt, sight, and trigger pack remain in their white finish with slight tarnish from use and storage. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. All visible numbers are matching including stock iron on shoulder stock. Grips retain most of their varnish finish, however are slightly soiled in the grasping grooves, screw and escutcheons are slightly tarnished and soiled. Left side of receiver has several small areas of distress and very light finish loss. Shoulder stock/holster is very fine with two small shrinkage cracks emanating from hinge. Hinge and stock iron have turned an even patina. Interior of case has slight soiling and several spots of staining from years of storage. An outstanding and most historic pistol carbine in fabulous condition and a treasure trove of history. 52700-18 TDW (30,00050,000) C&R
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Session 2 Reverse
2011.
*EARLY FLATSIDE LARGE RING MAUSER CARBINE WITH DETACHABLE STOCK. SN 206. Cal. .30. 113/4” bbl. Receiver flat marked “Waffenfabrik Mauser Obendorf A/N”, with Crown / U on left flat and SN 206 on adjacent flat. Rich blue finish overall with nitre blue appointments including long narrow extractor, bolt stop, and sight elevator. Early large ring design with wide trigger and early pattern slide detachable stock. Checkered horn buttplate with Mauser Werke crest. Shrouded post type front sight. Smooth walnut forearm with blue steel attaching iron. After detailed disassembly most all parts were found to be matching numbers with exception of safety lever which as been renumbered at some previous time to match. These early carbines are rarely ever found in any type of condition. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely and thoroughly professionally restored. Bore is bright with slightly worn rifling. Mechanics are fine, and as previously mentioned, most all parts are matching numbers. Blue finish has very slight edge wear at muzzle and leading edge of mag floorplate. Stock attaching screws are slightly fouled and remain patina. Horn buttplate has small repair at toe with no material loss being evident. Stock finish is even and shows evidence of very light sanding at time of refinish. 52700-35 TDW (12,000-17,000) C&R
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*EXTREMELY RARE 20 SHOT ASTRA MODEL 900 SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER/STOCK AND ORIG ASTRA BOX. SN 26705. Cal. 9mm. 7” bbl. Blue finish, walnut grips. Very rare Astra Model 900 SemiAutomatic Pistol. Manufactured primarily for export to China, the Astra Model 900 superficially resembled the M 1896 Mauser Pistol. This Model 900 Pistol was manufactured in 1933 and features the same 7” barrel and 20-round, fixed, magazine as the Model 902 Select-Fire Automatic Pistol. It is complete with holster/ stock serial numbered to the pistol, steel cleaning rod with walnut handle and the original factory case. The pistol has a highly polished, rust blue, finish. The rear sight elevator slide, extractor, safety lever, trigger and other small components have a nitre-blue finish. The bolt, hammer, and rear sight are polished bright. The walnut grips are the final pattern with twelve deep grooves on each panel. The tangent rear sight is graduated to 1000 yards. The bottom of the frame is fitted with a lanyard ring. The left side of the frame is marked with the style, three-line “GUERNICA” address. The right side of the frame is stamped with the factory proof mark, year code and automatic pistol proof. Two additional automatic pistol proofs are stamped on the right side of the barrel extension and barrel. SN 26705 is located on the left side of the frame just above the grips. The holster/stock is straight grained walnut and features the distinctive russet leather boot which snaps over the extended, 20-round magazine. The pistol serial number is stamped inside the stock lid. The pistol is complete with a factory wood and cardboard case. The case lid and sides are cardboard with a simulated marble exterior cover and pebbled interior. The cardboard surrounds a wooden frame with three compartments. On the inside of the lid is a blue label that reads: “RIFLE PISTOL ‘ASTRA’ MOD 900/BARREL 7”, 20 Shots/FOR MAUSER cartridges cal. 7.63 m/m” in three lines. The case is complete with a cleaning rod with hardwood handle and 8-inch steel shaft. The great majority of Astra Model 900 series pistols were exported to China and most of the remainder were utilized in the Spanish Civil War. Surviving examples are scarce in any original condition. CONDITION: Extremely fine. All visible numbers matching and mechanics are crisp. The pistol retains at least 98% of the original, high polish, rust-blue finish. Small components have most all of the nitre-blue. All markings are extremely sharp. The bore is pristine. The grips are in excellent plus condition with only very minor wear. the walnut holster stock is in excellent condition, the wood has only minor handling marks and two, very minor, hairline cracks that extend from the latch button to the latch spring screw. The stock hinge and lug have a gray patina finish. The case is in fine condition. The corners of the cardboard lid are broken and the edges and top of the lid have some scuff marks and finish loss. There is some edge wear on the bottom of the case. The leather fasteners are in fine condition. The case interior is excellent as are the lid and label. A finer example would be near impossible to find. 52700-31 TDW (30,00040,000) C&R 731
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Session 2
2012.
Session 2
2013. *UNIQUE CUSTOM PERIOD ENGRAVED WWII GERMAN INSPECTED ASTRA 300 CALIBER .380. SN 557542. Cal. .380. 3-7/8” bbl. With blue finish overall. With Germanic scroll and foliate embellishment equating to virtually full coverage. German eagle / WaA 251, inspection found on right rear of frame. Period 2-pc ivory grips with German droop eagle insignia on both left and right sides of grip panels. A number of these petite Astra pocket models were purchase by Germany and issued amongst the Condor Legion who assisted in keeping Franco in power. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very good overall with virtually half of the blue finish having dulled to a dove gray from use and carry. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. All visible numbers found to be matching. Ivory stocks have pleasant staining and aging that are solid with no evident cracks or material loss. Mechanics are good. 52700-16 TDW (5,000-7,500) C&R; ESA 2014. *ELABORATE FACTORY ENGRAVED AND SILVER PLATED ASTRA MODEL 300 SHIPPED TO CONDOR LEGION 1937 - 1939. SN 525085. cal. .380. 3-7/8” bbl. Exhibition factory engraved in tight scrolls in foliate arabesque with factory silver plate overall. Slide shroud predominately marked Astra inside their commercial monogram. Traditional Spanish proof marks found at left rear of frame and mounted with a pair of commercial Astra monogrammed faux mother-ofpearl grips. Marked under grips (Astra) on bottom right side of frame. Both silver plated mags are marked with the Astra logo on bottom of pull tab. Gun and spare mag are housed in a period German manufactured white stitched brown leather holster with makers mark being indiscernible. This firearm has been identified by SN 585085 as having been shipped to the German Condor Legion procurement, this pistols were randomly taken from standard production and no large block orders are noted. This information is documented on p. 57 by Dr. Leonardo Antaris in the first edition of his book Astra Automatic Pistols. CONDITION: Extremely fine with most all finish remaining with silver plating having attained a very pleasant patina. With no distress or finish loss evident. Astra monogrammed grips are very fine with exception of right grip panel that has a very old but repaired crack emanating from screw hole horizontally forward to muzzle. Spare mag is equally as fine, however, has tarnished considerably more, and probably from the tannic acid of the holster. Holster is excellent with strong white stitching and supple leather, rear flap has loose stitching with no evidence of repair. 52700-36 TDW (3,000-4,000) C&R
2015.
*STEYR HAHN M1911, EXPERIMENTAL FRAME, SN #1. SN 1. Cal. 8mm Steyr. Very early production Steyr Hahn, the first pistol assembled in 1912, with modified frontstrap. Most features are as per standard production with 5” bbl, fixed front and rear sight, and usual single line address: “Steyr 1912” followed by “MOD. 1911” and the large “S” at rear. Serial number “1” marked on left side of slide, immediately below on frame, behind the lanyard ring, and on the bbl along with a “K” inspection and an encircled “T”. Matching assembly number “3589” inside slide and on frame in front of hammer recess. An ergonomic extension has been added to the bottom of the frontstrap, the welded interface still evident, with the sides machined, seamlessly blending into the frame. Major components rust blued, now to include the trigger and hammer, likely applied when modifying the frontstrap. Strawed extractor, safety and screws. Checkered walnut grips, no markings on inner surfaces. CONDITION: Bright rust blue, 98+% coverage, with minor oxidation at front of slide/frame and slight discoloration at welded juncture on frontstrap. Comparable condition bbl, small parts and grips. Bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. A very interesting, early production Steyr with modified frontstrap, probably by factory, serial number 1! 52581-1 (2,500-4,500) C&R
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Session 2 2016.
*FANTASTIC WALTHER ARMEEPISTOLE IN ORIGINAL CONDITION, TWO MATCHING MAGAZINES. SN 042. Cal. 9mmp. Reverse Walther made a series of about 50 Armee Pistoles, all double action with an internal hammer, for testing prior to the military’s acceptance of the P38. This late production example has a 5” bbl, drift adjustable front and a “V” notched rear sight. The sides of the slide were made with ridged reinforcement. The left side is marked “Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis (Thur)” surmounting the Walther banner and the model denomination “Armee-Pistole Cal. 9m/m”. The slide mounted safety lever, has the fire position denoted by a recessed red dot. The right side of the slide is simply marked “Walthers Patent”. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number 042 in large digits that are repeated on the slide, the bbl, and the locking block. All of these parts, except the locking block, are also stamped with a much smaller inspection number “52”. The pistol has standard wooden AP grips, the left panel having a circular recess for the lanyard ring. It comes with two superbly crafted replacement magazines that are correctly numbered to gun with correct size and font digits. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection of Noted Expert and Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: 97%-98% bright original blue with sharp edge wear around the muzzle and leading edges of the slide. Minor wear under the tang and on the frontstrap. 70% original fire blue on the thumb safety. Excellent original wood grips having sharp checkering and only minimal loss. The inner surface of the left grip is marked with a penciled 042; each grip is inspector stamped 52. Near new replacement magazines. Perfect mirror bore and perfect mechanics. Overall, a superb and all matching Walther AP test pistol whose two replacement magazines are nearly indistinguishable from originals. 52337-1 LMA (27,50035,000) C&R
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Session 2 2017.
*INCREDIBLY RARE WALTHER P38 PISTOL, MOD. HP, CAL 7.65MM, SINGLE ACTION, IN FACTORY BOX. SN 3262. Cal. 7.65mm. Super rare Walther Mod HP in Cal 7.65mm, experimental trigger bar, single action only with target grips in factory correct HP shipping box. Standard configuration P38 with 5” bbl having drift adjustable front sight and red painted rear sight. Left side of slide marked with the usual Walther banner followed by 2-line address that includes “Cal. 7.65 m/m” and suffixed by “Mod. HP”. Safety detentes marked with a white highlighted “S” and red highlighted “F”. Eagle/N marking on right side of slide, right side of bbl, and right side of locking block. Full SN under bbl, on slide, on right side of frame above trigger guard, with the last three digits repeated on the locking block. Fitted with wood target grips, each internally penciled with a matching “5/3262”, with stippling over the left thumb rest and deeply checkered panels on the left side with separate panels of checkering over the backstrap to extend over the right grip. Left side of Mag marked “P.38”. Major and minor components with original high polish salt blue, locking block in the white, grips with original varnish. When Warren Buxton wrote his P-38 books, he documented a serial range of 3105-3259. This gun obviously expands what is still a very, very narrow range of pistols. In fact, this may be the highest recorded SN for this type of gun. Regardless, according to Buxton, “The P.38 Pistol, Volume I”, pg 156, it is “An extremely rare and very difficult to find variation which generates intense collector interest.” Complete with an orig wood grain shipping box whose lid features gold image of Model HP pistol with “HP” at lower left corner and a Walther banner in the upper right corners. Includes orig cleaning tin, that has orig oil bottle and Walther marked hair swab, in addition to orig cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection of Noted Expert and Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Outstanding with over 98% of salt blue on all components. Slight muzzle wear and a few pinpricks of oxidative wear on front strap. Excellent original mag. Dark grips with 80% original varnish showing small areas of wear, oil staining, handling marks. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Crisp box, whose lid presents nicely with minimal separations. Equally high condition cleaning tin and cleaning rod. A fantastically rare P.38, in the correct shipping box, that could be the centerpiece of any collection. 52337-3 LMA (15,000-25,000)
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Session 2 Reverse
2018. ◊*EXPERIMENTAL WALTHER PP WITH UNIQUE MECHANISM AND SEMI-SHROUDED/SOLID HAMMER. SN 421317-E4. Cal. 7.65mm. 4” bbl. Extremely rare/unique Walther PP, clearly an experimental example, whose slide legend is distinctly different from production guns. Of greater importance are the internal differences in the slide, with respect to the firing pin housing, and the operating mechanism that can only be appreciated upon disassembly. The slide is differently contoured compared to standardized production. The left side of the slide is marked with a similar rear sight, the usual 2-line address suffixed by the Walther banner and followed by the notation “E4” internally marked with an “8”. The right side of the slide and right side of frame are proofed Crown/N. Adjacent to the slide proof is the number “3” that upon dis-assembly has been stamped on the inner surface of each grip. On the right side of frame, just behind the trigger, is an electro-penciled “421317/E-4”. The number “4” has been carried forward to mark the left side of the frame under the chamber, the inner surface of the ejector, the inner surface of transfer bar and the lower spine of the mag that has an extended solid metal base seen only on the earliest pistols and prototypes. Wood grips are checkered with a border and recessed to house the experimental mechanism. Included with this unique and desirable pistol is the US Army Capture certificate dated Nov, 22 1945. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess; The Esteemed Collection of Noted Expert and Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Orig 97% bright blue with sharp edge wear and minimal handling marks as expected in a gun made more for manual evaluation than hard field testing. Excellent condition grips, slightly darkened,with some blunted checkering. A thin sliver is missing from the upper leading edge of the right panel. Bright bore with sharp rifling and minor frosting. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely rare and interesting Walther PP for the most advanced collector. 52337-2 LMA (20,000-30,000) C&R
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Session 2
2019. *EXHIBITION ENGRAVED AND NICKEL PLATED PRE-WAR WALTHER PP PISTOL. SN 888185. Cal. .32. 3-3/4” bbl. Crown / N proofs with 90 degree safety and 2-pc Walther black checkered grips. Engraved in a dramatic acorn and oak leaf motif, with scroll, foliate and dot-punch background. A script S / W is engraved in the pattern on the backstrap. Traditionaly Walther banner with address and Mod. PP on left hand side of slide. The extensive engraving amounts to full coverage. These rare and desirable embellished Walther firearms were engraved by artisans under contract with Walther and typically not done in house. This being done in a time of severe financial constraints and political unrest. These fantastic examples are truly mechanical art whos survival has been extremely limited. CONDITION: Extremely fine with most all plated finish remaining and engraving being exceptional. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Mechanics are crisp. 2-pc Walther grips are as equally fine with no distress. Mag retains virtually all its nickel finish and is engraved on base plate in a matching motif. 52700-28 TDW (10,000-15,000) C&R 2020.
*UNRIVALED AND SPECTACULAR FACTORY EMBELLISHED AND GOLD-PLATED WALTHER MODEL PP PISTOL IN PRESENTATION CASE. SN 215393P. Cal. 32. 3-7/8” rnd bbl with eagle N proofs and 60 degree safety. This exhibition engraved and 2-pc ivory stocked Walther pistol should have no rival in its elaborate embellishment with its deep relief, scrolls and foliate engraving with numerous Gothic lions, horned beast and chiseled roping amount to a full coverage of the artist’s work. This pattern of embellishment may be found in James Rankin’s Engraved, Presentation and Standard Models, Vol. II, on pg. 54. Gun is housed in its period green velvet lined form fitted display case with the exterior being of a brown linen type material with three Geco dummy functioning cartridges and wiping rod. CONDITION: Extremely fine, and showing no evidence of actual use. Very slight finish loss is evident on edges of magazine base and at extreme ends of muzzle and backstrap from having been stored in its presentation case. 2-pc ivory grips are equally fine with slight age discoloration, with right grip having evidence of a very minor crack at top forward leading edge. Case is very good with staining evident from firearm residing in case. Linen type material has slight distress and foxing on edges but is otherwise solid. A finer example would be very difficult to ever obtain. 52700-30 TDW (8,000-12,000) C&R
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736
Session 2 2021.
*FANTASTIC EXHIBITION ENGRAVED AND GOLD-INLAID CASED WALTHER PP PISTOL WITH CASE AND TWO MAGAZINES. SN 755507. Cal. 7.65. Standard configuration. Early pre-war production with 90 degree safety and crown over “N� proofs. Nearly full coverage of very fine oak leaf and acorn pattern engraving with gold inlaid oak leaves and acorns at muzzle, mid point, and top rear of slide; also on left side of frame under magazine release, and on front and rear grip straps. SN is gold inlaid on right. Pistol is fitted with ivory grips, nicely engraved and scrimmed in oak leaves and acorns. Supplied are two magazines, one with extended ivory base plug matching grips; the other with large steel base engraved to match remainder of pistol. Pistol is housed in a brown leather French fitted case with forest green velvet lining. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining essentially all of its blued finish. Grips are very fine except for some slight checks at top of left grip below safety. Base plug of extended magazine shows some repairs with slight material loss. Bore is very fine, bright and shiny throughout. Mechanics are fine. Box shows some slight interior wear at edges of fitted mortise. An outstanding example and would be very difficult to improve upon. 52634-4 TDW (7,500-12,500) C&R
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Session 2
2022. *POSSIBLY ONLY KNOWN PRIVATE HELD RARE 9MM TURKISH CONTRACT WALTHER PP. SN 934386. Cal. 9mm Kurtz. 3.85” bbl. Deep rich factory blue finish with 2-pc Walther banner hard plastic grips. 60 degree safety with crown “N” proofs evident on slide and chamber. Very little is known about the rare Turkish Contract. Similar to the Persian Contract in the fact that it uses a bottom heel magazine release and utilizes its own proprietary magazine with milled follower and no provision for thumb release. Right side of slide is marked with star encompassed by crescent moon of the Republic of Turkey with a “TC” indicating Turkiye Cumhuryet (Turkish Republic) as well as Subaylara mahsunstur (Officer’s pistol). The extreme scarcity of these pistols is due to the fact that these guns were not to be sold after issue to Turkish officers. This example is documented as having been a gift to well-known Walther collector, Lewis Copeland and is documented by a 1962 dated letter to another well-known Walther collector Sid Abramen. Truly the rarest of rare in Walther collectibles. CONDITION: Extremely fine with very slight finish loss at leading edges of muzzle, high points of sights, and very slight thinning of finish on grip straps. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright and shiny. Unique proprietary magazine is equally fine. 52700-2 TDW (7,500-10,000) C&R
2023. *RARE WALTHER PERSIAN CONTRACT MODEL PP CALIBER 9MM WITH HOLSTER. SN 120059P. Cal. 9mm Kurz. 3.85” bbl with deep factory blue finish overall. 60 degree safety. All Walther Banner and trademark are found on right side of slide, a feature very unique to the Persian Contracts. Left side of slide has Persian crest with Farsi legend in script. Crown “N” proof is found hidden on left side of chamber adjacent to Persian proof as well as Persian proof being found on interior of slide. Unique bottom heel magazine release with proprietary Walther finger rest magazine with milled follower and no provision for top release with Persian inspection mark at bottom of magazine body. This feature only found on these rare Persian and the ultra-rare Turkish contract Model PP pistols. 2-pc Walther Banner hard plastic grips is accompanied with a period brown stitch Akah Walther commercial pattern flap holster. CONDITION: Fine overall condition with slight finish loss on front and rear straps and typical holster wear on leading edges of slide. Bore is bright and shiny with sharp rifling. Mechanics are crisp. Proprietary heel release magazine is equally fine. Leather holster is fine with leather being supple, stitching intact and solid. 52700-5 TDW (4,000-6,000) C&R Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
738
2025. *OUTSTANDING SA PRESENTATION WALTHER MODEL PPK WITH SA MARKED PRESENTATION HOLSTER. SN 863364. Cal. 32. 3.3” bbl. Profusely and elaborately engraved in an acorn and oak leaf motif. Walther Banner with traditional Walther markings on left hand of slide, including Mod. PPK. “RZM” marking forward of safety, with outstanding “L” over “V” engraved over “1936” with the Germans “SA” emblem on front strap. Fully gold-plated. This firearm has been attributed by its previous owner as having belonged to General Victor Lutz, who was appointed General in charge of the SA by Adolf Hitler in 1936. This is one of the most elaborately engraved and embellished Walther PPK’s that has been offered. Eagle N proofs are found on slide, chamber and bbl. 90 degree safety with the sub-assembly number “3” found under the grips on left side of grip frame. White Walther Banner checkered grips with German eagle holding swastika is inset in a pre-cast mortise on right side of grip. Thumb magazine release with loaded chamber indicator. Magazine is engraved in matching ornamentation and is fully gold-plated as well. Pistol resides in a russet brown flap holster with the pre-war German “SA” monogram on flap with maker’s name and date of “OBERHOFF CIE” OVER “LUDEN SCHEID 1939” over a Rampant Colt. This is an exceptionally rare presentation rig. CONDITION: Very good overall, with approximately 15% of the fragile gold finish having flecked from its high points of engraving and embellishment. This fragile finish rarely held up. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Mechanics need attention as gun fails to stay open on empty magazine and 90 degree safety only engages to the 60 degree position. Grips are very unusual, in very fine overall condition with light staining and several very small age cracks at screw slot and top of grip strap. 52700-12 TDW (25,000-45,000) C&R 739
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2024. *HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT ENGRAVED WALTHER PPK PISTOL ASSOCIATED TO EMMY SONNEMANN, WIFE OF HERMANN GOERING. SN 889230. Cal. 32. 3.3” bbl. Crown N proofs, 90 degree safety with mottled brown Walther grips. Presentation engraved in foliate scroll with dot punch background with a 3-star covered shield believed to be the crest of the Sonnemann family. This style of engraving was known to be executed for Walther by outside contractors who engraved and embellished Walther firearms as the company themselves did not have factory engravers. This pistol was produced in 1935, which happened to be the same year that Emmy Sonnemann married Hermann Goering. Flat based magazine is blue finished with Walther banner on the left side. Traditional Walther banner, model designation and caliber markings are on left side. CONDITION: Very fine, with most all blue finish remaining with slight discoloration on high points of engraving believed to be from being on display for many years in museum in Branson, Missouri, as has been noted by previous owner. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Mechanics are fine. An outstanding piece of Germanic history associated with with one of the most powerful generals of WWII and his family. 52700-29 TDW (25,000-35,000) C&R
Session 2 2026.
*HISTORIC NSDAP ENGRAVED CASED PRESENTATION WALTHER PPK PISTOL. SN 210985K. Cal. 32. 3.3” bbl. Exquisitely engraved in the Germanic oak leaf and acorn motif. Executed to the highest degree of ability and detail with gold-plated finish overall with 1-pc mottled brown Walther grips with matching engraved and gold-plated escutcheons. A presentation plaque has been precisely inletted and pinned into the grips. The presentation is to “OTTO MARRENBACH zum 27 July 1942 H. Simon”. Otto Marrenbach born July 27 1899, had worked in the Steel Industry in upper management positions from 1921-1928. From 19296-1933, he was the director of the National/Socialistic daily newspaper. He joined the NSDAP in 1928, member no. 100 361. From 1933-1936, he worked as the manager of the NSDAP Employment Branch and German Work Front. This presentation pistol was presented by Heinrich Simon who became the assistant to the Reichsinspektor of the NSDAP in 1932 and later a member of the Reichstag. This historic presentation Walther is housed in its red Walther factory presentation box containing three Geco marked functioning cartridges and 1-pc wiping rod. Rarely is the opportunity to acquire a factory engraved gold-finished presentation Walther to a senior member of the NSDAP. CONDITION: Very fine condition, with slight thinning of gold finish on left side of slide and leading edges of rear grip strap, magazine base and high points of sights. Front of trigger has finish loss from handling, however, breechface retains most gold finish. It is doubtful this firearm was ever used very much and that most wear is from handling this elegant presentation. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Case has slight exterior distress. Interior lining is slightly soiled from age and bottom has indiscernible inscription. 52700-6 TDW (25,000-35,000) C&R
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740
Session 2 2027.
Reverse
*PRISTINE PRE-WAR ENGRAVED WALTHER MODEL PPK PISTOL. SN 784403. Cal. 32. 3.3� bbl. Richly engraved in foliate and arabesque scroll with 90 degree safety and traditional Walther Banner address and mod. PPK marking. Mounted with 2-pc ebony checkered deluxe grips with inleaded silver Walther Banners, both right and left sides that are pinned with silver pins. Two small ivory tabs on the interior of the grips are pinned in place to keep grips rigid. Embellishment amounts to full coverage inclusive of magazine base. Crown N proofs found on bbl and chamber with no other assembly or sub-assembly numbers found. Silver finish is throughout all interior of gun itself as well as magazine with exception of spring and follower and small internal parts. This late pre-war Walther PPK is masterfully engraved far beyond most other exhibition quality Walthers. CONDITION: Extremely fine with most all silver remaining and probably unfired as there is no evidence of finish loss on breechface, only the smallest amount of silver finish is lost from leading edges of magazine, from insertion and removal and slight finish loss on slide, bbl and frame on bearing surfaces from apparent hand operation. Ebony grips are equally very fine with evidence of a much earlier repair on inside top of left grip to remedy the loss of a very small sliver of wood which is virtually indiscernible when grips are mounted in place. A very small piece of ebony is missing at the top rear of the left grip. Bore is bright and sharp. Chamber actually retains most silver finish to substantiate the earlier statement about its lack of use. Mechanics are crisp. A finer example of a silver-plated Walther would be very difficult to find. 52700-3 TDW (15,000-20,000) C&R
741
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Session 2 Reverse 2028.
*HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT ENGRAVED WALTHER PPK IDENTIFIED TO SS GRUPPENFUHRER OTTO MULLER FORMER COMMANDANT OF AUSCHWITZ. SN 410037K. Cal .32. 3.31” bbl. Master engraved in the Germanic oak leaf with stippled background motif. Traditionally Walther banner and factory nomenclature with mod. PPK on left hand side. 60 degree safety with eagle / N proofs found on receiver, bbl, and slide. Silver plated over what amounts to full coverage embellishment with presentation banner on left slide crown “SS Gruppenfuhrer Otto Muller”. 1-pc Walther black hard plastic grips with additional marking on front strap of “O.684 / Schuabach”. With silver plated Walther banner mag with black plastic finger rest. Otto Muller’s torrid and controversial history in the German SS and his activities and involvement as Commandant of Auschwitz, the most infamous of all the concentration camps in Germany. Walther typically had these presentation or exhibition engraved guns embellished by outsourced or contract engravers. No two are found alike, however, finding a relatively late production example such as this is a great rarity. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with virtually all silver plate finish remaining, having tarnished to a somewhat mellow dull gray with darker tarnish in the depths of the dot-punch background. Slight thinning is evident at front right of slide, from possible holster carry, as well as thinning of finish on trigger and front strap. Grips remain excellent with slight shrinkage and appropriate warpage as all period Walther PPK grips should have. Bore is bright and shiny with sharp rifling. Mechanics are crisp. This extremely historic Walther remains in its prime condition. All visible numbers are matching. 52700-26 TDW (25,000-35,000) C&R
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742
Session 2 Reverse
2029.
*RARE AND HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT ADOLPH WAGNER PRESENTATION WALTHER PPK PISTOL. SN 962537. Cal. 32. 3.3” bbl. Rich high polish blue finish overall with Crown N proofs, 90 degree safety and mottled brown Walther Banner 1-pc grips with matching finger rest magazine. Left side of slide is without typical Walther Banner and factory legend, however, is engraved in script “Kreistag Bad Reichenhall der NSDAP. 1937 Dem Seiger” with a facsimile of Adolph Wagner’s signature above an inscription “GAULEITER des TRADITIONSGAUES”. Adolph Wagner, a very famous and early high ranking member of the Nazi party and a close friend and confidante of Adolf Hitler himself, in 1929 was appointed Gauleiter of Munich and Bavaria (top Nazi). Being a close friend and confidante of Adolf Hitler, he spent much time at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest in Bavaria, even being filmed by Eva Braun showing him with Hitler himself. Receiving Germany’s highest award The Order of Germany posthumously by the Führer himself at his lavish funeral in 1944. CONDITION: Extremely fine with only the slightest of finish loss on forward left corner of muzzle from apparent holster use as well as a minuscule area of finish loss on the front right side of trigger guard. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Mechanics are crisp. Mottled brown Walther grips are equally as fine with minor warpage and finger rest magazine is equally fine. 52700-4 TDW (12,500-17,500) C&R
743
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Session 2
2030. *FINE ENGRAVED “RZM” WALTHER MODEL PPK PISTOL. SN 822558. Cal. 32. 3.3” bbl. Blue finish overall with outstanding oak leaf motif pattern engraving amounting to full coverage embellishment. 1-pc mottled brown Walther Banner grips with lanyard loop. “RZM” marking on left side of slide to rear of Walther Banner and address. Crown N proofs found on slide and chamber. Appropriate period Walther marked magazine is engraved on baseplate to match. Unique crest is found engraved on front strap and has yet to be identified. CONDITION: Extremely fine, showing little evidence of use or finish loss. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are fine. Grips are excellent with slight warpage with left side of grip actually coming into contact with safety lever when being operated. This outstanding RZM was most certainly some member’s cherished possession. 52700-11 TDW (10,000-15,000) C&R
2031. *STUNNING ENGRAVED WALTHER PPK PISTOL WITH NSDAP EAGLE. SN 291536K. Cal. 32. 3.3” bbl, Eagle N proofs and 60 degree safety. Engraved in Walther’s scroll and foliate with dot punch background amounting to what appears to be full coverage. White synthetic Walther Banner grips with lanyard loop at base. Slide has what appears to be a silver or platinum NSDAP eagle on right side forward of ejection port. These profusely engraved pistols were favorites of ranking Labor Party members who carried them extensively both prior to and during the WWII conflict. The unusual feature of having the Party eagle emblazoned on these pistols is a great rarity. Gun is accompanied by a standard late war white stitch brown leather holster marked “PPK” on flap with no inspection or makers marks to be found. CONDITION: Very fine, with slight finish loss at leading edges of slide and high points of sights. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Mechanics are fine. White Walther synthetic grips have suffered some material loss at top left rear of grip with evidence of several repairs at top of backstrap. Appropriate black finger rest Walther magazine has evidence of slight corrosion at top of rear. Extremely rare engraved wartime Walther. 52700-37 TDW (8,000-12,000) C&R Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
744
2033.
*OUTSTANDING RELIEF ENGRAVED PRESENTATION WALTHER PPK PISTOL WITH CASE. SN 276416K. Cal. 32. 3.3” bbl. Blue finish overall profusely engraved in Walther’s acorn and oak leaf scrolls amounting to full coverage. Eagle N proofed with 1-pc mottled brown Walther grips. Inclusive to the engraving is a crest on front strap with a stylized “S” over “W”. 60 degree safety with traditional Walther Banner and nomenclature of left side of slide. A small “020” is found under grips of bottom left of frame, undoubtedly a special assembly number. Walther engraved more side arms during the WWII conflict than any other manufacturer. Their artistry and presentation have always been noted as being the finest. This example would be at the top of its field for embellishment and condition. Additional research truly needs to be done as to whom the “SW” crest would be identified to. Gun is cased in a contemporary velvet and satin lined blue Walther display case. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with a very minimal amount of finish loss at leading edges of muzzle and on right side of frame behind trigger. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Walther grips are very fine with very minor warpage. Finger rest magazine equally fine with no issues. 52700-10 TDW (6,00010,000) C&R 745
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Session 2
2032. *SUPERB NSDAP PRESENTATION ENGRAVED WALTHER PPK PISTOL. SN 1005987. Cal. 32. 3.3” bbl, Crown N proofs, mottled brown Walther Banner 1-pc grips. 60 degree safety with oak leaf motif engraving amounting to full coverage with presentation in banner on top left of slide (NSDAP für Treue Thüring). Made without loaded chamber indicator and base of magazine engraved to match. The German National Labor Party or NSDAP took power in 1933. They enjoyed their pomp and ceremony and frequently bestowed upon themselves and fellow members these elegantly embellished sidearms. The influence of party leaders can be seen by being able to have produced this elaborately engraved pistol at a relatively late period when all productions had been steered toward war material. Survival of these was relatively small. CONDITION: Very fine overall with most finish remaining with typical edge wear and finish at high points of safety and forward end of slide. Grips are exceptional with minor age warpage. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are crisp. 52700-1 TDW (8,000-12,000) C&R
Session 2 2034.
2036. 2037.
*EXCEPTIONAL “RZM” PARTY LEADER WALTHER PPK WITH PARTY LEADER GRIPS AND HOLSTER. SN 837476. Cal. 32. 3.3” bbl. Deep high polish commercial Walther finish with Eagle N proofs found on slide and bbl and chamber. 90 degree nitre blue finished safety with Walther Banner and nomenclature on left side of slide with proper and correct “RZM” (Reichs Zeug Neisterei) forward of safety. Extremely fine mottled brown party leader grips with correct steel reinforcement spine found during disassembly. Complete with its appropriate and correct Akah party leader embossed white stitch brown holster. These honor weapons were presented to NSDAP party members for outstanding or meritorious service for the party. CONDITION: Very fine, with most all finish remaining, with typical thinning of finish on slide, sides and leading edges from holster storage. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are crisp. Grips are extremely fine with very little warpage but eagle and checkering are crisp. Holster is equally fine with leather being supple and white stitching solid and strong. Slight scuffing is evident on exterior and a minor oil stain found on bottom of flap. 52700-9 TDW (5,000-8,000) C&R
2035. *OUTSTANDING WALTHER MODEL PPK WITH PARTY LEADER GRIPS AND PARTY LEADER MARKED HOLSTER. SN 806200. Cal. 32. 3.3” bbl, Crown N proofs, Walther commercial high polish blue finish with Walther Banner and address on left side of slide forward of “RZM” (Reichs Zeug Neisterei). With outstanding mottled brown party leader grips with correct steel reinforcement on interior visible only during disassembly. Pistol is housed in its correct Akah marked party leader embossed holster. These rare rigs were typically awarded to NSDAP party members who had performed outstanding or meritorious service for the party. CONDITION: Very fine with most all finish remaining, with typical holster wear on leading edges of slide and thinning finish just forward of chamber. Bore is sharp and bright. Mechanics are crisp. Party leader grips are extremely fine with very minor typical warpage as is frequently encountered on authentic party leader grips. Holster is fine with markings clear and legible and solid stitching. 52700-8 TDW (4,500-7,500) C&R NO LOT. NO LOT.
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746
Session 2
Reverse
2038.
*SUPERB DWM SWISS 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK AND TRAVEL CASE. SN 25232. Cal. .30 Luger. 11-3/4” bbl. Deep rust blue finish overall, and vivid straw finish safety, trigger, and takedown latch. Nitre blue finished springs and toggle pins. Model 1902 carbine with DWM in script marked toggle and Swiss cross in sunburst over chamber. 3-position rear sight, graduated 1, 2 and 3 with ramp front sight base and nitre blue carbine front blade. Dished toggle ears with anti-rebound spring and straw finished extractor. Left side of receiver proofed with Swiss cross proof and said proof also found on toggle and rear of receiver. The full SN is found under bbl and repeated on the receiver lug. Detailed disassembly finds all matching numbers including, forend, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, grip safety, toggle assembly, and bolt. Shoulder stock with matching number on rust blue finished iron, with straw finished locking lever. Unnumbered Swiss mag. Leather travel case marked in script “Royal / Patented December 17, 07”. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with little to no finish loss, with exception of leading edges on trigger guard and bearing surface of stock lug. Bore is bright with sharp rifling and mechanics are crisp. Numbers at previously mentioned are all matching. 2-pc checkered grips are equally as fine with very minor oil staining at very top of grips and at very bottom at attaching screw location. Forearm is very vine with some very minimal finish thinning forward of checkering pattern on left side. Buttstock finish is extremely fine with several minuscule bruised and minute scratches into but not through the varnish finish. Stock iron retains virtually all finish on top and bottom with exception of worn area at attaching slot and several very minor areas of wear at the very top leading edge. Checkering is sharp and crisp. Buttplate is excellent, as are all nitre blue screws. Case is very good with slight staining on exterior, stitching is mostly solid with slight deterioration, interior linen is slightly oil stained and handle has pulled through and been repaired at some previous date. 52700-25 TDW (17,500-20,000) C&R
747
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Session 2
2039.
*WONDERFUL 1902 DWM LUGER CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK. SN 24314. Cal. 30 Luger. Standard 1902 Luger carbine with 11-3/4” bbl having long ramp bead front sight, 3-position rear sight, and full SN on bottom of bbl where covered by forend. Intertwined “DWM” on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock on right side. Checkered walnut forearm, internally matched with the number “314”, with sling swivel. Checkered walnut grips. Correct and excellent magazine with unmarked walnut plug. Disassembly shows all numbered parts are matching. Inner surfaces of unnumbered grips are each marked with a six-pointed star. Inspector numeral “2” on the left grip panel; partial “I” on the right. Matching stock with second sling swivel and serrated horn buttplate. Not only is the gun entirely matching, but the finish, condition, and color of the forearm and stock are also consistent, making for an especially attractive ensemble. CONDITION: Original condition, approximately 97-98% bright rust blue, with expected sharp edge wear from careful use. Comparable condition strawed small parts. The forend and buttstock retain virtually most of their original varnish with just a scattering of light handling dings. Deep checkering with slightly blunted diamonds. Grips are darker with a few small loses and pressure indentations. Horn buttplate whose condition is consistent with the overall appearance of the firearm. Mirror bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. A very attractive, no excuse, Luger carbine that would be an excellent addition to any collection. 52427-1 LMA (12,500-17,500) C&R
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748
Session 2 2040. *DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK IN PRESENTATION CASE. SN 21838. Cal. 7.65. Standard M1902 carbine with 11-3/4” bbl and 3-postition rear sight, marked “1,2,3” and ramp front with bead insert. Early flat top breech block, middle toggle link with intertwined “DWM” and dished toggle ears with anti-rebound spring. Unmarked receiver with the full SN under the bbl and repeated on the receiver lug. Extensive takedown shows all matching numbers including the forend, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, usual toggle linkages, grips safety and each of the crisply checkered walnut grips. Correct magazine, inserts tightly, with tin plated body and unmarked wood base. Orig buttstock made of European walnut has a 2-screw iron, renumbered to match pistol. Stock is checkered at grip area and ends in ribbed horn buttplate. Correct sling swivels on both forend and buttstock. Black leather presentation case measuring 19-1/4” x 9-1/4” x 3”, lined in bluish/ green velvet and compartmentalized for separate placement of pistol and buttstock. Lid plaque marked “LUGER / 1902 CARBINE / 7.65MM”. Secured with two keyed latches (key not supplied). CONDITION: Pistol with 97-98% bright rust blue with scattering of handling nicks principally under the trigger guard and over the front strap. Comparable condition strawed parts that do not appear to have been enhanced. Dark forend and sharply checkered grips showing only a few handling dings. No splits or losses. Stock lug retains nearly all the rust blue. Sides of lug and lower arm remain with orig finish as does strawed locking lever. Buttstock retains most of its varnish with only a scattering of light dings, although color is lighter than the forearm and pistol grips. Orig buttplate with only a few minor losses. Excellent contemporary presentation case. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. 526346 TDW (12,500-17,500) C&R 749
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*VERY FINE DWM MODEL 1902 LUGER CARBINE. SN 21995. Cal. 7.65mm. 11-3/4” bbl. Slide adjustable rear sight graduated from 1 to 3 with proofs on left side of the chamber Crown B and Crown U. Old style long frame with 1902-type toggles and old style extractor. Matching numbers throughout with exception of stock which is orig but numbered to another gun. 1902 Carbines were made on a very limited production. Accompanied by correct walnut detachable shoulder stock with iron. Fits nicely, but as previously mentioned, is mis-numbered. CONDITION: Very good overall, with much period blue finish remaining on bbl and upper assembly. Frontstrap finish has been worn basically bright. Bore and mechanics are very good. Wood stocks worn but good. Shoulder stock very fine with most orig finish and good finish on irons. A very attractive Luger Carbine. 52154-11 (5,500-7,500) C&R
2042.
*FANTASTIC 1915 ARTILLERY LUGER RIG, MATCHING MAGAZINE AND STOCK, WITH RIBBED LEATHER HOLSTER AND STRAPS. SN 8292a. Cal. 9mmP. Early, standard configuration artillery Luger with 8” barrel having fine tune front and rear sights. Chamber dated 1915. Full serial under barrel, left side of receiver, and on base of primary magazine. Right side of receiver with the usual inspection marks. Toggle with the intertwined DWM on the middle link. Extensive disassembly shows all usual small parts matched with the last two digits, including each of the checkered walnut grips. Major components rust blued, takedown lever, trigger, ejector, safety, and magazine release button are strawed. Sight cursor, pins, and grip screws are fire blued. Tinned magazine with walnut plug. Fitted with extremely rare brown ribbed holster, usually associated with 1914 dated artilleries, whose inner lid is unit marked “1.H.F.A.R.10” (signifying “Hannoversches Fieldartillerie Regiment, 10th Prussian Fieldartillerie Regiment,” the official name is “FeldartillerieRegiment von Scharnhort” and the standart is “Hannover”) along with a faint manufacturer marking in Berlin. Imperial accepted takedown key and cleaning rod that has a steel shaft and brass tip. Correct walnut stock with refinished lug, forcematched to the pistol. Complete with boot, all straps, and light mahogany presentation case that closes with a single brass clasp and lined in orange felt. CONDITION: Luger with 98-99% bright original rust blue, comparable condition strawed and fire blued parts showing no suggestion of enhancement. Crisp grips with minimal blunting and darkening. Bright bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Near excellent holster, boot, securing strap, and stock whose renumbered lug was previously noted. Shoulder strap showing considerable crazing. Excellent presentation case. A wonderful early Artillery Luger pistol, nearly impossible to upgrade, whose matching rig includes a super-rare holster. 52527-9 LMA (7,500-9,500) C&R
Session 2
2041.
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750
*SUPER SCARCE DWM 1902 LUGER CARTRIDGE COUNTER. SN 22416. Cal. 9mmP. Standard configuration DWM 1902 Cartridge Counter, one of only fifty guns assembled for US military testing in serial range 22,400-22,450, with 4” 9mm “Fat” bbl, American Eagle above chamber, and special Cartridge Counter grip and magazine. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch on right side. Frame under safety lever polished bright. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips with original Powell indicating device on left grip. Replaced Isenglass slightly too short for the cutout. Left grip is struck with a small “9”; the right grip is numbered “58”. Disassembly shows all customarily numbered parts are matching. Carefully constructed replacement magazine with cartridge indicator on left side, walnut bottom with metal discs. This magazine does not have the indentation in the rear upper body or the matched groove in follower. PROVENANCE: Previously sold by Simpson Ltd with letter of authenticity dated July 18, 2003. CONDITION: Pistol is excellent, retaining over 99% restored rust blue with comparable condition restrawed and fire blued small parts. Grips and replacement magazine in similar condition. Bright bore with excellent rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An extraordinarily scarce pistol and one of the holy grails for every Luger collector. 52527-1 LMA (13,500-19,500) C&R
2044.
*DWM 1900 LUGER, US TEST TRIAL, PRESENTATION CASE WITH AMMO. SN 6409. Cal. .30 Luger. Beautiful M1900 Luger, one of approximately one thousand pistols, in the uncontested 6100-7100 serial range, used in the US military test trials. Standard M1900 American Eagle Luger with 4.75” barrel, having drift adjustable fire blued front sight and fixed rear sight. American Eagle boldly stamped over chamber. Intertwined DWM on middle toggle length. Full serial number under barrel and repeated on forward frame. Last two digits are matched on the take-down lever (right side of axle), sideplate, trigger, barrel extension, all major components of the toggle train, grip safety, and on each of the walnut checkered grips. Correct tinned magazine with an unmarked walnut plug. Beautifully presented in reproduction presentation case, covered in black pebbled leather with nickeled reinforcements and hinges. Lined in forest green baize, compartmentalized for pistol, spare magazines, ammunition, and cleaning rod. Included is a full box of period ammunition marked “50 Patronen No. 471 zur Selbstlade-Pistole Kal. 7,65mm ‘Parabellum’”. CONDITION: Fabulous period restoration, now with at least 98-99% rust blue, whose slightly darker hue is the only clue to the touch-up, as no suggestion of any metal reworking. Most small parts with original finish. Takedown lever and and fire blued grip screws enhanced to match the balance of the pistol. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Excellent original magazine. Perfect manual mechanics. Presentation case is virtually new. Near excellent box of ammunition. A very difficult Luger to find, this one presenting beautifully, and a must for the serious collector of US marshal arms. 52527-4 LMA (6,5009,500) C&R 751
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Session 2
2043.
*RARE DWM 1902 AMERICAN EAGLE “FAT BARREL” LUGER. SN 23288. Cal. 9 mmP. Standard configuration 1902 “Fat Barrel” Luger with 4” bbl having drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. BUG proofs, bore diameter, and SN under barrel. American Eagle crest above chamber. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with anti-bounce arm on right side. “BU” proofs repeated on toggle assembly and left receiver. “GERMANY” export below SN on front of frame. Numbered parts are matching. Proper 6-point stars on inner surface of original unnumbered checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Wood bottom magazine marked “Cal. 9m/m”. CONDITION: Beautiful 98-99% touched-up rust blue with minor sharp edge wear and minimal speckling around recrowned muzzle and straps. Strawed parts and fire blued grip screws appear to have their original finish, with just enough fading to be consistent with the major components. Excellent grips, with minor loses and oil staining, and a truly excellent magazine. Bright, near-mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. A super good-looking pistol whose slightly darker hue is the only clue to any enhancement. 52527-5 LMA (6,5009,500) C&R
2046.
*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE DWM MODEL 1902 FAT BARREL AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO WINCHESTER COLLECTION. SN 22655. Cal. 9mm. 4” fat bbl with American Eagle crest over chamber. “DWM” in script over toggle. Old style cocking knobs and latch. SN “226555” in the commercial series with “German” underneath SN. 2-pc checkered walnut grips with inspectors markings inside. Nickel wood based magazine with period markings in script “Cal.9m/m”. Inscribed on left frame flat “W.R.A. Co./10-9-05”. Pattern 02 made without stock lug. Fat bbl variations are extremely uncommon and the likely association with Winchester Repeating Arms Co.Firearms Reference Collection, make this an exceptionally intriguing Luger. CONDITION: As new as restored. Bore and mechanics are exceptional with 100% of straw finish remaining. Rust blue finish overall is exceptional. All markings are crisp and legible. 2-pc walnut grips are very good with moderate wear and slight oil staining towards base. Very fine overall. 52154-12 (4,000-6,000) C&R
Session 2
2045.
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752
*OUTSTANDING CASED PRESENTATION DWM 1902 LUGER. SN 531. Cal. 7.65. 4-3/4” bbl. Rich rust blue finish with straw finished trigger, safety, and takedown latch. 2-pc finely checkered walnut grips with grip safety. Crown / B and Crown / U proofs on bbl and receiver. Elegantly gold inlaid in a Gothic T / H that appears to have been during the period. Cased in a fitted velvet and leather hinged presentation case. Accompanied by two early Swiss pattern mags. This elegant commercial 1902 Luger is truly a rarity with its gold embellishment. CONDITION: Extremely fine with virtually all of its blue finish remaining with only the slightest trace of edge wear at muzzle and high points of sight. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Mechanics are crisp. Grips are equally fine with no damage or
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distress at high points. Mags both have very slight wear from being inserted into mag well. After detailed disassembly all numbers were found to be matching. Case is very fine with slight staining on interior from oil and storage of firearm, hinge and clasp are functional and intact. 52700-27 TDW (5,000-7,000) C&R
2048.
*PRIME DWM MODEL 1900 PROTOTYPE CALIBER 7.65. SN 10050 B. Cal. 7.65. 4-3/4” bbl. Rust blue finish overall. 2-pc checkered walnut grips, with straw finished trigger, lever, and takedown latch. This unusual example exhibits a “B” suffix at SN and is made without and traditional proof marks. These rare prototype examples are believed to have been manufactured for ballistic testing and for tool room use and never for sale. Examples have been observed in both 9mm and the 7.65 cartridge. Careful inspection has revealed matching numbers and several assembly markings but no proofs of any sort have been found, with exception of wood base mag that has an unknown marking. CONDITION: Very fine overall with most rust blue finish remaining, with typical edge wear at high points at sight, leading edges at trigger guard and slight muzzle wear. Bore is good, however, somewhat frosted. Grips are excellent with sharp checkering. All visible numbers found to be matching, other than unnumbered mag. Straw finish remains strong with slight staining on trigger and thinning straw on trigger face and mid region of safety. 52700-21 TDW (4,500-6,500) C&R
753
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*FANTASTIC, WELL DOCUMENTED KRIEGHOFF LUGER, DATED 1943, FULL MATCHING RIG. SN 11543. Cal. 9mmP. Krieghoff only made about 300 1943 dated Lugers in the serial range 11,300-11,800. This particular example is well documented, a known gun for many years, listed by serial number in The Krieghoff Parabellum text by Gibson on page 74. As true for all Kriehoffs, it has a 4” bbl having a drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. The full serial number appears on the left side of the receiver and is repeated in small digits under the bbl and again on the forward frame. The middle toggle link is marked with the usual HK logo over “KRIEGHOFF SUHL”. Disassembly shows all matching serial numbers except for unnumbered black grips. Each of the two magazines has its blued body marked “122/Eagle 37”, an aluminum base marked with the correct “E/2” mark above the full serial number, and minor disturbance of each retaining pin. The original takedown tool is correctly E/2 marked. The rig comes in an original and very scarce black holster whose inner surface is marked “HEGER & LINDE/SCHMALKALDEN/1937”, adjacent to the usual Eagle/2 acceptance, with blackened stitching. CONDITION: At least 98% bright original salt blue with several component having different tones, particularly the darker sideplate and the thumbprint on the rear frame, as typical for Krieghoff Lugers. The polishing over the chamber is perpendicular to the bore axis rather than parallel, exactly as pictured in Gibson’s book on page 183, lending further credence to originality. Negligible fading of front and back straps. Same immaculate condition applies to the strawed/ heat treated parts, grips, and takedown tool. Although the base of one of the matching magazines is slightly brighter, the numeral fonts are identical. Holster has been polished but presents very nicely with no suggestion of repair. A beautiful looking and fully matched 1943-dated Krieghoff Rig, sure to please the advanced collector. 52527-7 (7,500-10,000) C&R
2050.
*SCARCE KRIEGHOFF LUGER, DATED 1942, FULL MATCHING RIG. SN 11679. Cal. 9mmP. Krieghoff only made about 300 1942 dated Lugers in the serial range 11,100-11,300 and 11,500-12,000. This particular example is well documented, a known gun for many years, listed by serial number in The Krieghoff Parabellum text by Gibson on page 72. One of its magazine bases is pictured on page 57. As true for all the military Krieghoffs, this example has a 4” bbl having a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. The full serial number appears on the left side of the receiver and is repeated in small digits under the bbl and again on the forward frame. The middle toggle link is marked with the usual HK logo over “KRIEGHOFF SUHL”. Disassembly shows all matching serial numbers except for unnumbered black grips. Each of the two matching magazines has its blued body marked “122/Eagle 37” and an aluminum base marked with the correct “E/2” mark above the full serial number. Close comparison of the magazine bases shows minor differences in the “6” and “9”. There is no takedown tool. The rig comes in an original black holster whose inner surface is unmarked except for the Eagle/2 acceptance. CONDITION: Excellent original condition with bbl extension a slightly darker hue than usual over surface etching, consistent with poor part preparation and normal variation seen in the late-date Krieghoffs. Negligible fading of front and back straps. Enhanced strawed parts now in the same condition as the balance of pistol. Excellent original grips with only minimal loses. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Near excellent holster, polished but presents well, with no suggestion of repair. An extremely nice, very well documented 1942 Krieghoff Luger rig with two matching mags and correct holster, known for many years and difficult to find under any circumstance. 52527-6 (7,500-10,000) C&R
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754
*SUPERB KRIEGHOFF LUGER, DATED 1942, FULL MATCHING RIG. SN 11839. Cal. 9mmP. Krieghoff only made about 300 1942 dated Lugers in the serial range 11,10011,300 and 11,500-12,000. As true for all the military Krieghoffs, this example has a 4” bbl with a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. The full serial number appears on the left side of the receiver and is repeated in small digits under the bbl and again on the forward frame. The middle toggle link is marked with the usual HK logo over “KRIEGHOFF SUHL”. Major components salt blued. Strawed takedown lever, safety, ejector, trigger and magazine release button. Fire blued grip screws. Disassembly shows all matching serial numbers, except for the non-Krieghoff holdopen, missing tensioning spring and numbered “17”, and unnumbered black grips. Each of the two magazines has its blued body marked “122/Eagle 37” and an aluminum base, slightly polished, marked with the full serial number. Although both sets of numbers were struck with the same dies, only one of the two magazines is marked with the Eagle/2 acceptance, likely a factory oversight. The rig comes in an original and correct black holster whose inner surface is unmarked except for the large Eagle/2 and an original Krieghoff-accepted takedown tool. CONDITION: The pistol is in excellent condition with approximately 97-98% bright, original salt blue. Comparable condition small parts, grips, and takedown tool. Same condition applies to each of the magazines with arguably enhanced plugs. Near excellent holster with no discernible repairs. 52427-2 LMA (12,500-22,500) C&R
2052.
*OUTSTANDING COMMERCIAL KRIEGHOFF NAVY LUGER IN CALIBER 7.65. SN 16367. Cal. 7.65. 6” bbl. Rich Krieghoff blue finish overall with straw finish found on trigger, safety, and takedown latch. Nitre blue finish found on grip screws, springs and toggle link pins. Traditional Krieghoff marking on toggle link with Crown / N proofs on bbl, bolt, frame, and receiver. 2-pc brown coarse checkered hard plastic grips believed to be manufactured by Ritzmann. This is a 1936 Krieghoff factory converted to a commercial 6” Navy pattern and chambered for the 7.65 cartridge and probably intended strictly for German use. Frame has stock lug and traditional lanyard ring at rear of frame. Krieghoff star inspection is found forward right side of frame. These rare commercial Navy length Krieghoffs are believed to be manufactured by the factory from rejected military contract handguns. The unique “P” series SN has always been speculated to indicate private sale. As can be seen as the orig 4 digit SN has the addition of the “P” and “1” segregating commercial sales from military contract sales. Krieghoff proofs are found extensively on small parts including, sear, bolt stop, toggle, foot, safety and strut, takedown latch, and sideplate. Krieghoffs have long been considered to be the most elegant of Lugers and the finest quality of all Lugers. This example is certainly the definition of this long standing belief. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with only the slightest traces of wear on high points of grip screws and internal bearing surfaces and without any real evidence of actual use. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Mechanics are crisp. After detailed examination and disassembly all numbers were found to be consistently matching and properly proofed. Aluminum based mag is numbers matching, however, void of Krieghoff proofs. 52700-19 TDW (8,500-12,000) C&R 755
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2051.
*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND DESIRABLE RUSSIAN CROSSED RIFLES MODEL 1906. SN 147. Cal. 9mm. 4” bbl. Rust blue finish overall with straw finish safety, trigger, and takedown lever. 2-pc checkered walnut stocks with distinct Russian Crossed rifles over chamber, script DWM on toggle. Extractor has the word “Loaded” written in Cyrillic on left side as the safety is marked in its upper position “Fire” in Cyrillic as well. This contract was estimated at approximately 1000 units, however, very few have ever been seen and were numbered 1 through 1000. This has been considered by collectors as being the rarest of Lugers. CONDITION: Very fine, with several small areas of restoration. Straw control levers have has their finish enhanced and a small amount of touch-up finish is evident on bbl and frame. After detailed disassembly all numbers were found to be matching. Bore is good with light frosting in grooves. Checkered walnut stocks are very solid with wear at high points of checkering towards very bottom of grip. Mechanics are fine. Appropriate nickel and steel mag has a contemporary wood base marked Cal. 9m/m in script. 52700-34 TDW (10,000-15,000) C&R
2054.
*EXTREMELY RARE TURKISH CONTRACT MODEL P-08 LUGER MANUFACTURED BY MAUSER. SN 829. Cal. 9 mm. 4” bbl. Rust blue finish overall with straw finished trigger safety and takedown lever. 2-pc checkered walnut stocks. Chamber marked with T / C crest with right receiver marked “Emniyet Islerl / Umum Mudurlugu”. These extremely rare Turkish contract Lugers manufactured in the mid 1930’s with only several examples known to date. Manufactured by Mauser with Mauser banner on rear toggle and appropriate Mauser eagle / 63 proof commonly found on “G” date Lugers of the same period. Extractor marked with “ates” on left side and safety slot marked “emniyet”. Aluminum based Mauser inspected mag with number “2” on forward tab, has same eagle / 63 proof. After detailed examination gun has been found to be all visible numbers matching and with appropriate Mauser proofs, including mag. CONDITION: Very fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Mechanics are fine. All visible numbers matching. Straw finish on control levers has possibly been enhanced. An exceptionally rare variation of the P-08 Luger made during the high point of quality for Mauser. 52700-23 TDW (5,000-7,500) C&R
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Session 2 2059. *FANTASTIC AND UNIQUE CASED DWM SINGLE SHOT TARGET LUGER. NSN. Cal. .30. 6” bbl. Rich rust blue finish overall with straw finished safety, trigger, and takedown lever. Fantastic integral peacock blue finished rear adjustable sight with matching fine blade front sight. This unique single shot pistol has no provision to allow for the insertion of a magazine. Toggle marked “DWM” in script with unique locking lever to open and close toggle. Unusual sideplate design features an elongated sear bar, and an entirely different cocking assembly, entirely housed in receiver. Thumb rest, target stocks are 2-pc construction with single shot frame having a forward finger rest under trigger guard. A similar variation has been observed in .22 but never have we observed a .30 like this. Housed in a leather travel case with a 1939 Austrian shooting badge and similar identification plate is found pinned to interior of case. Cleaning tools, and screw driver are also accompanying this outfit. CONDITION: Very fine, with negligible finish loss at high points of muzzle and bearing surface of front of trigger. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Leather case exhibits a slight amount of distress on exterior corners and visible wear on carry handle. Interior and furniture are fine. 52700-55 TDW (5,000-10,000) C&R
757
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Session 2 2060.
INCREDIBLE HIGH CONDITION STOUGHTON BUS. In the 1920s and 1930s the Stoughton Cab and Body Company of Stoughton, Wisconsin designed and manufactured buses exclusively for Chevrolet. The bus they produced was a 14 passenger coach bus with a hardwood and metal panel body. The body has a high, solid roof with attention to detail. It featured sliding large windows and wicker seats with springs to aid in comfort. The bus had a special heating system that helped to warm the seats of the passengers. It was powered by a Waukesha 4 cylinder engine that could reach 30 mph. This vehicle most likely saw service in Pennsylvania ferrying passengers to and from the Ford Tri-motor. CONDITION: This is a rare restored bus with attention to detail. The paint is strong and the interior is in excellent shape. The wood and metal body is well fitted and in incredible shape for its age. This is an operational vehicle that was used for special events but had its fuel removed to display it in the museum in recent years. The engine is a crank start type and turns over freely. It has some interesting features found on engines of this vintage. Each cylinder has a primer cup for starting. The fan is driven by a leather belt. The magneto has an impulse starter to aid in the production of a hotter spark during the hand cranking process. This is an unusual vehicle to found in this condition. 52675-5 MS (25,000-35,000)
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Session 2 2061.
BEAUTIFUL 1929 FORD MODEL A MAIL TRUCK. The Ford Model A was the replacement for the Model T with many new improvements. Some of these improvements were hydraulic shocks, electric starter, bumpers, windshield wipers, safety glass windshield and tilt beam head lights. The Model A was first introduced in late 1927, but by the beginning of 1929 they had sold one million and by the end of July that number had reached two million. The popularity of this car was reflected in its sales which would come near five million by the time production ceased in 1932. The Model A was propelled by a 201 CID L-Head 4 cylinder producing 40 hp mated to a three speed manual transmission. It weighed 2200 lbs., was 14’ long and 5’ wide and could reach speeds of 65 mph. CONDITION: This vehicle is in operational condition and has been run in recent years. Fuel had been drained to put it on display in the museum. The body and paint are in very good condition. Engine turns over freely and shows signs of use. The mail body is in very good condition with the woodwork and panels showing good fit and finish. 52675-6 MS (18,000-22,000)
759
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Session 2 2062.
VERY RARE REVOLUTIONARY SOVIET PT-76 AMPHIBIOUS TANK. The PT-76 is a revolutionary Soviet light tank first fielded in the mid-1950’s. It was exported to many countries and was one of the only armored vehicles the United States ground forces in Vietnam ever came in contact with. It was primarily used in the reconnaissance role due to its light armor and its ability to ford bodies of water. It was designed as a fully amphibious tank that was propelled in the water by its innovative water jets system. The water jets system gave the tank a speed in the water of 6 mph and increased maneuverability and control than conventional amphibious vehicles. The PT-76 is conventional in its layout with a driver in the front center of the hull and the commander and gunner in the turret with the engine in the rear. The driver’s seat is centered in a very open compartment and has controls of both the land and water drive systems. He can start the engine with either an electric or air start from his position. He has control of bilge pumps, pre heater and a smoke screen from his main control panel. He can manually erect a trim vane at the front of the vehicle to help stop waves from going over the bow while in rough water. In the turret the commander and gunner have control of the D-56TM 76.2mm main gun and a 7.62mm coax SGMT machine gun. The radio is located in the turret as well along with everything needed to operate the gun system. The engine is a model V-6 straight 6 cylinder, water cooled diesel mated by a manual clutch to a 5 speed transmission. The engine was basically the T-34 motor cut in half and it produced 240 hp at 1800 rpm. It weighs 15 tons, is 23’ long, 10’ wide and 8’ in height. CONDITION: This is a very rare vehicle in this good a condition. It does show some weathering due to being stored outside. It has not been run for 8 years but would take very little to get it going again. The interior is very complete and includes, spare track links, periscopes, a demiled SGMT coax machine gun and radio. The engine and transmission are clean and turn over freely. This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most sought after of the post war Soviet vehicles. 52675-1 MS (45,000-90,000)
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Session 2 2063.
RARE AND DESIRABLE SOVIET T-34/85 TANK. The T-34 was arguably the best tank of the Second World War. It had the right balance of what is important in a tank, reliability, maneuverability, armor and armament. The Russians in the Second World War produced the T-34 as an answer to at first the Panzer 3 and 4 and later the Panther tank. At first the T-34 was armed with the 76mm main gun but as the Germans produced better tanks the Russians chose to arm the T-34 with the 85mm main gun. The main gun is a model ZIS-S-53 firing the 85mm shell used heavily by the Russians in artillery. The tank had room to carry for the main gun 56 rounds of ammunition in either the compartments under the floor or in ready racks at the rear of the turret. The T-34/85 would be produced from 1943 until 1956, originally by the Soviets and then the Czechs and in Poland. The T-34 is crewed by 5 men, two of which are located in the hull at the front of the vehicle and three in the turret. The men in the hull are the driver and his assistant that operates the bow machine gun. In the turret are the loader, gunner and the commander. The entire crew is in one open compartment surrounded by thick armor. This compartment is separated from the engine by a fire wall which has many access doors to maintain and repair the engine. The engine is a V12 diesel model V-2-34 developing 500 hp at 1800 rpm. The engine is coupled to the transmission by a dry multi-plate manual clutch which has 5 forward and 1 reverse gear giving the tank a top speed of 35 mph. The drive system goes through rear drive sprockets and propels the tank using high flotation track connected together by dry, free floating pins. The suspension is an American design invented by J. Walter Christie which gives it smooth cross country performance over rough terrain. Access to the engine and transmission are made through panels in the fighting compartment in the tank, through a top hatch in the deck or through the rear hatches at the exhaust pipes. The tank weighs 64000 lbs, is 21’ long, 9’8 wide and 8’ 8” in height. It carries 155 gallons of diesel giving it a range on the road of 186 miles. CONDITION: This T-34/85 is a rare and desirable Second World War tank. The tank has been stored outside on display for 8 years and shows in its paint finish. It is a wartime produced Russian hull with a Model 1946 turret (which started production in 1945). It has the desirable dished type wheels in very good condition. The tank has been stored outside and has not run for 8 years but due to the reliability and simplicity of its design it would take very little to get her into fighting condition again. The tank comes with much of its original kit that includes, cleaning rods, periscopes, interior floor ammo, tools, boxes and a pair of demilitarized DT 28 machine guns. 52675-2 MS (45,000-85,000) 761
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Session 2 2064.
ICONIC T-55M HUNGARIAN BUILD OF THE RUSSIAN T-55 MAIN BATTLE TANK. The T-55 main battle tank was an upgrade of the T-54 which in turn was the replacement for the T-34/85 by the Russians and much of the Warsaw Pact. It was a major improvement over the T-34 in many aspects. It had more horsepower, better transmission and steering and a larger gun. This tank would be produced in greater numbers than any other tank in history and fielded by more than 50 countries. The T-55 series was produced in the Soviet Union, Poland, Czechoslovakia and in China as the Type 59. The T-55 is one of the most iconic tanks in history; it shows up in the news everywhere and has been involved in conflicts all over the globe for more than 50 years. The T-55M has been a major player in Afghanistan, Iraq and many of the wars in Africa. The T-55M is still a front line tank that is known for its reliability and lethality on the battlefield. In the front left of the hull sits the driver with his controls. In the center of the vehicle is the large helmet shaped turret where the commander, loader, and gunner sit. The main armament of the T-55M was a 100mm D-10T main gun with a 7.62mm coax SGMT machine gun. Deactivated main gun is present without 12.7mm DSHK AA machine gun present on roof of turret. The turret is electrically operated and has mechanical backup systems as well. The T-55M engine is a V-55 V12 water cooled diesel developing 580 HP at 2000 rpm. The engine can be started by either air or electricity and has an engine mounted air compressor to refill the onboard tanks during normal operation. Air is used as the primary starting system and is not affected by extremes in temperature unlike the electrical system. The air system is used for other systems on board including periscope cleaning and clutch assist. The T-55M is designed to operate in cold climates and has an electrically powered preheater to heat the engine before starting at very low temperatures. The T-55M was designed to ford rivers without the need of bridges by driving on the bottom. This is done by sealing the tank, erecting the snorkel that is stored on the rear of the hull and driving through the river. The tank weighs 40 tons, is 21’ long, 10’6” wide and 8’ in height. CONDITION: This T-55M was driven regularly up until 8 years ago when it was deemed as too dangerous to carry passengers around the grounds of the museum. Before that, it had played in a few movies including “Courage Under Fire” and “Mars Attacks.” It had sat still since then and shows the wear of outside storage in its paint. With a little time this tank could be brought back to its former glory. This T-55M shows the unusual life of Soviet tanks in its features. It has many of the features of a T-54 that was upgraded to a T-55M sometime in its life. In the turret roof, one can see where the turret ventilator once was and that it has a fixed turret floor, both signs of a T-54 but the hull doesn’t have a bow machine gun and late decks over the engine, signs of a T-55. It still has the early dry pin track seen mostly on T-54’s. These signs all show a long service history with many modifications and upgrades during its service. The tank comes with a snorkel, tow cable, search light, spare periscopes and pioneer tools. 52675-3 MS (40,000-70,000)
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Session 2 2065.
RARELY SEEN HUNGARIAN PSZH-IV AMPHIBIOUS ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIER. The rare Hungarian PSZH-IV 4x4 amphibious armored personnel carrier. The PSZH-IV was the replacement for the FUG in Hungarian service and made its way into the armies of Hungary, Bulgaria, Iraq, East Germany and Czechoslovakia. Produced between 1970 and 1977 by the Hungarian state arsenals, the PSZH-IV had many features such as, Central Tire Inflation (CTIS), was amphibious (propelled in the water by twin water jets), had NBC system (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) and Infrared driving lights. It is crewed by three: driver, commander and gunner. The driver and commander sit in the front of the hull with top hatches and frontal vision hatches which can be rotated up and replaced with small windshields. The gunner sits with the main armament in the turret. These consist of a Soviet 14.5 mm KVT heavy machine gun and a 7.62mm by 54mm PKT coaxial machine gun mounted in a fully 360 degree manually operated one man turret. The turret mounts a gunner’ sight for the machine guns as well as a large search light on the exterior. To the right of the gunner in the turret is a Soviet radio set. Around the turret on the inside of the hull are the seats for six infantry men that can dismount through doors on both sides of the vehicle. The vehicle is made of steel armor plate designed to give protection against small arms and artillery fragments. The PSZH-IV has a rear mounted engine in its own compartment with access from the top. The engine is a Csepel D.414.44 4 cylinder water cooled diesel developing 100 hp at 2300 rpm. It carries 50 gallons of fuel giving it an on road range of 310 miles. Its top speed on road was 50 mph and in the water was 5 knots. It weights around eight tons with a length of 18’ 8”, width of 8’2” and a height of 7’ 6” making it compact and easy to move. CONDITION: This vehicle is very a complete example of a rarely seen armored personnel carrier. It does show wear from having been stored outside for some time in its paint work. It has not run for at least 8 years and would need some investment in time to making it operational again. Some accessories are included that were stored separately from the vehicle, which include periscopes, windshields cable reals and headlights. 52675-7 MS (15,000-30,000) 763
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Session 2 2066.
RARE HUNGARIAN PSZH-IV AMPHIBIOUS ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIER. The rare Hungarian PSZH-IV 4x4 amphibious armored personnel carrier. The PSZH-IV was the replacement for the FUG in Hungarian service and made its way into the armies of Hungary, Bulgaria, Iraq, East Germany and Czechoslovakia. Produced between 1970 and 1977 by the Hungarian state arsenals, the PSZH-IV had many features such as, Central Tire Inflation (CTIS), was amphibious (propelled in the water by twin water jets), had NBC system (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) and Infrared driving lights. It is crewed by three, driver, commander and gunner. The driver and commander sit in the front of the hull with top hatches and frontal vision hatches which can be rotated up and replaced with small windshields. The gunner sits with the main armament in the turret. These consist of a Soviet 14.5 mm KVT heavy machine gun and a 7.62mm by 54mm PKT coaxial machine gun mounted in a fully 360 degree manually operated one man turret. The turret mounts a gunner’ sight for the machine guns as well as a large search light on the exterior. To the right of the gunner in the turret is a Soviet radio set. Around the turret on the inside of the hull are the seats for six infantry men that can dismount through doors on both sides of the vehicle. The vehicle is made of steel armor plate designed to give protection against small arms and artillery fragments. The PSZH-IV has a rear mounted engine in its own compartment with access from the top. The engine is a Csepel D.414.44 4 cylinder water cooled diesel developing 100 hp at 2300 rpm. It carries 50 gallons of fuel giving it an on road range of 310 miles. Its top speed on road was 50 mph and in the water was 5 knots. It weights around eight tons with a length of 18’ 8”, width of 8’2” and a height of 7’ 6” making it compact and easy to move. CONDITION: This vehicle is very a complete example of a rarely seen armored personnel carrier. It does show wear from having been stored outside for some time in its paint work. It has not run for at least 8 years and would need some investment in time to making it operational again. It has a small leak in the front left tire. Some accessories are included that were stored separately from the vehicle, including periscopes, windshields cable reals and headlights. 52675-4 MS (15,000-30,000)
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*RARE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1 GAS TRAP GARAND RIFLE. SN 1217. Cal. 30/06. This early production Gas Trap Garand was assembled in January 1938 with provenance attributable to well-known author and Springfield rifle collector, William S. Brophy. The rear of the receiver is marked “US RIFLE/CAL 30/M1/SPRINGFIELD/ SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY”. Standard three-piece walnut military stock, the forward hand guard and buttstock being more recent replacements. The left side of the stock is cartouched “S.A.-S.G.P.” and an encircled “P” is on the front of the pistol grip. Correct replacement/refinished stock, with small hole/large hole, capped with an unmarked no-trap door buttplate. As true for all the Gas Traps, the main metal parts of this are finished in gray green phosphate. The later operating rod is noticeably darker than the receiver and the gas trap system has transitioned to a dull grey. Disassembly shows the following drawing numbers. Trigger group #D28290, Early Trigger Guard w/ Rear Concentric Rings #C46025, Hammer #C46008-1, Hammer Spring Guide is later version without wings, Bolt #D28287-2SA/B1, Operating Rod #D35382 3 8A (no relief cut), Bullet Guide #B8875SA, Safety Marked “SA”, Front Sight salt blued and unnumbered, Heat Treatment on Right Side of Receiver #D28291, unmarked Trigger, Gas Trap System with small “v” behind sight #D28289-1, Barrel stamped N and P. The rear sight has serrated windage and elevation dials, the rear sight spring is numbered #B8872, and the gun has a two-piece Keystone recoil spring. PROVENANCE: Bill of sale citing purchase from William S. Brophy in 1968. Ex. Bill Morrison Collection. CONDITION: VG-Excellent with refurbished/ replaced parts as previously noted. Very small marks are present from storage and handling. Most of the phosphate finish remains except for over the gas-housing, where the parts are greyed. Very light finish loss on operating rod handle and high points of sights. Butt plate has light wear with slight finish loss at high points of checkering. Bore and mechanics are excellent. Gas Trap Garands are a Holy Grail for many military collectors, rarely offered at any price, this one with excellent provenance. 52258-1 (17,50022,500) C&R
765
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Session 2 2068.
HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT MAXIM NORDENFELT 37MM “POMPOM”, NAVAL DECK GUN (EXEMPT FROM NFA). SN 2024. Cal. 37mm. 51” bbl. This exquisitely and professionally restored orig “one pounder” Maxim Nordenfelt automatic cannon is one of only very few extent of the early model. When found these are normally badly deteriorated having been exposed to the elements for decades, often as part of municipal historical monuments. This extraordinary specimen has the correct color gray paint covering the sideplates with a massive brass feed block incorporating an attractive wooden roller. It sets on an orig correct albeit non-matching SN Naval cone mount with brass cradle; the entire display piece is on a custom made wheeled dolly, making it manageable to move around. Actuating arm, feed slide, pawls and pins not present in feed block, nor is bolt present in receiver. Orig mainspring is included but not
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installed as the tabbed ends are not serviceable. Trigger Reverse bar, hand grip, cover, charging handle and external levers present and appear serviceable. Impressive orig brass spring cover also present on left side. Elevation adjustment wheel non-functional, however, steel pins and adjustable shaft allow one to display this piece pointing any number of positions of a wide vertical arc. Traverses smoothly through 360 degrees. This impressive display piece is non-functional due to missing the parts mentioned above and it is important to note that although this model is an automatic cannon with a rifled bore diameter greater than 1/2” it has been declared “exempt” from the provisions of the National Firearms Act (NFA). A copy of a BATF letter attesting to this fact for this model is provided. This model is of significant historical interest as it was originally manufactured in 1889 as part of a thirty gun initial production run (This class of Maxim started at #2001). The first sale of gun #2024, with 5 others was made to the Minister of Marine, St Petersburg, Russia in March of 1895. All six guns were rejected due to defects and were returned to the factory and rebuilt. The top cover is marked with the issue/rebuild date of 1895. The company was reorganized in 1897 and conducted business as Vickers, Sons and Maxim (VSM), thus there are VSM inspection stamps on the gun. It is clear that the gun was sold, used, factory rebuilt and remarked before purchase by the U.S. Navy in the first days of the Spanish American War. This gun was included in the first group of sixteen guns that the U.S. Navy purchased in March of 1898. This very gun, Navy Registry number 5, along with gun #2026 registry #6 were placed on the MANNING, a U.S. revenue Cutter, in April 1898, at Norfolk U.S. Navy Yard, according to the records of the U.S. Bureau of Ordnance. The Manning was taken into U.S. Naval service and participated in the bombardment of Spanish positions off Cabanas, Cuba on May 12th 1898. Eventually, Maxim 1 Pdr. Automatic Guns of this type were declared obsolete in the years 1911/1912 and were removed from ships during this period. PROVENANCE: RG 74 Records of the Bureau of Ordnance; Record of Armament of Naval Vessels, 1841-1903; Registry of Mounts for Secondary Battery, 1888-1913. Pgs 116 and 118-E131 CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is absolutely outstanding as restored with the brass jacket exhibiting a pleasing patina with a commensurate finish on the brass feed block and other brass parts. Metal sideplate exhibit correct gray Navy paint. Orig brass spring housing simply outstanding. Trigger bar shows evidence of significant old pitting but is completely serviceable. Bore is moderately pitted but retains significant rifling. The “one pounder”, 1.457” cartridge coupled with its manageable 250-300 rounds per minute rate of fire was extremely effective and could perforate a 1” iron plate at 100 yards. Should a person be able to locate or fabricate the remaining parts, with the appropriate expertise, this gun could likely be restored to an operating condition. This cataloger is not aware of any source of orig solid steel projectile ammunition nor of a belt which would accommodate it, however, this specimen in this condition provides a unique opportunity for the advanced U.S. Military and Navy ordnance collector to acquire one of the most impressive and attractive pieces of Navy ordnance ever to come to public auction. The fact that records indicate it first went to Russia, and then later was in U.S. Naval Service during the Spanish American War make this a gun of noteworthy interest. 50927-1 (125,000-200,000)
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**OUTSTANDING AND MATCHING MG-34 TANK MACHINE GUN WITH LAFETTE TRIPOD AND TRANSIT CHEST (C&R). SN 5808f. Cal. 8mm. 23” bbl. Manufactured by “cra” (Maget) in 1943. External SNs match with buttstock and its steel retaining collar un-numbered as is often found on tank machine guns. Bbl is also without SN manufactured by “660” (Steyr) in 1940. Bolt SN matches rcvr. Bipod and clamp-on front sight present as well as anti-aircraft post and fork with Nazi marked yoke “eat” (Rudolf Schluckebeir & Co) and dated “43” over eagle proof. Top cover is marked “cof ” (Carl Eickhorn) and matches receiver SN. Nazi proofs visible on many parts. Tripod manufactured by “eat” (Rudolf Schluckebeir) and includes orig leather shoulder carrying straps with brown leather covered pads. Accessories also include an orig pressed paper gunners pouch dated “1945” complete with spanner, broken case removal tool, AA sight, oiler, spare bolt, belt starter segment and orig “1944” dated mit. Orig action cover and leather sling also included in wooden transit chest, which does not match SN, probably one originally destined for Portugal as indicated by the exterior markings. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine. Nearly all of a combination of orig finish with some professionally
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refinished parts. Feed arm is a plum/blue color, as is the buffer indicating re-finish. Hand grip does not appear to be re-finished. Markings throughout are crisp and clear. Mechanics of both gun and tripod are fine. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face also extremely fine. Leather pads and shoulder straps of tripod are extremely fine. Paint is very fine on tripod, as well as AA post and fork. Finding any MG-34 in this condition with these accessories is tremendous, to find a tank model like this is the opportunity of a collectors lifetime. 52168-3 JWK57 (24,00032,000) C&R
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**ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC EXCEEDINGLY RARE COLT MONITOR MACHINE GUN U.S.M.C. MARKED (C&R). SN C-101214. Cal. .30-06. 23-1/8” bbl with compensator. This absolutely fantastic Colt Monitor was formerly in the personal collection of James Lester Ballou, author of the noted book on the Browning Automatic Rifle A Rock and A Hard Place. Marked on top of receiver “Colt Automatic Machine Rifle / Model 1919-Cal. 30” with Browning patent and Colt manufacturing address as well as SN. Bolt locking block at top of receiver exhibits beautiful Marine Corp symbol with logo “Semper Fi” and “U.S.M.C.” Left side of receiver exhibits large “COLT MONITOR”. Cutts compensator is marked at bottom with “CUTTS” logo and trademark “Mfd by / SD & M”. Included in this lot is one unmarked 20 rnd mag and one reproduction leather sling. The former owner Jim Ballou acquired a parts set and later this receiver which hs then had professionally assembled together and refinished with the attractive gold filled lettering exhibited on this machine gun. Receiver SN is the only external SN present. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as refinished, high luster Colt commercial type blue with a more of a non-reflective blue on the heat-shield above the forearm and on handgrip hardware. There are some tiny dings to the metal of the forearm heat-shield noticeable on both sides under finish and some very light pinprick pitting discernible on the side of the charging handle visible only upon close inspection. One can see the occasional handling marks in couple of spots, but this is a really outstanding, eye catching, and very rare variation ot the Browning Automatic rifle. Wood has some dings and handling marks particularly on the forend which has evidence of having gotten quite hot and bubbling the finish at some point. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very fine, shiny and bright. Compensator has traces of green verdigris in the slots but is otherwise as beautiful a blue as the rest of this exceedingly high quality manufactured gun. The Colt Monitor is so rare as a transferable gun, and this ones condition albeit refinished, together with it’s provenance to the noted author James Lester Ballou make it a tremendous opportunity for the advanced American machine gun collector. 52517-6 JWK90 (50,000-75,000) C&R
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**ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC WINCHESTER MODEL 1918 BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE (BAR) MACHINE GUN (C & R). SN 209931. Cal. .30-06. 31” bbl with flash hider. Absolutely stellar condition Winchester Model 1918 B.A.R. with orig WWI era flash hider, 1918 marked sling, and 1918 dated “Plant Bros. & Co” gunners belt with 10 mags total. Belt is ink stenciled “TROOP A” and “26” on suspension straps indicating it actually saw service. Gun with typical Winchester Browning Automatic Rifle markings with flaming bomb arsenal marks on bbl and receiver. Bbl also is Winchester MFG dated 1-19. Receiver SN is the only visible external SN. Select fire gun with wooden buttstock and checkered walnut forend, and first style gas nut. Accompanying this gun is an orig War Department Basic Field Manual of the Browning Automatic Rifle. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This
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item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as refinished with a couple of slight dings to the lower left side of receiver at the mag well barely discernible underneath the refinish. Evidence of buff marks above mag well on left side and just to the rear of charging handles underneath finish. Buttplate is a pleasing gray patina. Wood is very fine with a couple of dings to forend and the loss of a few checks on the left side at the high edge. Sling is strong, supple, and serviceable, as is gunners belt, with 1 suspension strap parted leaving only 8” with hook and hardware intact. Mags range from lustrous blue finish with “S” proof mark on floorplate to gray thinning WWII era standard mags, all appear serviceable. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is fine with some slight pitting in the grooves, starting to turn dark. Winchester manufactured specimens of 1918 B.A.R.s in orig unmodified configuration surface only rarely and this one stands head and shoulders above all others in overall appearance and attractiveness, especially with it’s vintage orig gunners belt and sling. If you have been looking for and waiting for a truly superior specimen, look no further. 52618-1 JWK115 (22,000-35,000) C&R
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**OUTSTANDING CONDITION GROUP INDUSTRIES MODEL 1918A2 BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE (BAR) MACHINE GUN. (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 00139. Cal. 30-06. 27� bbl with flash hider. This is a USGI parts kit with undated NE-7 (New England Arms Co.) marked bbl. Early WW2 Era composite buttstock with flip-up shoulder rest and provision for monopod as well as walnut forearm on a Group Industries registered receiver. The receiver SN is the only serial numbered part, with national stock numbers on magazine and trigger group. This is in the classic 1918A2 configuration, with slow and fast rate automatic fire only (attractive model for Connecticut collectors) with typical flash hider and bipod. It incorporates the most improved and latest style gas regulator nut which can be turned by hand to adjust the size of the aperture, which routes gas to the operating piston. It includes 1 original 20-rnd magazine. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as refinished upon re-manufacture in a gray Parkerized finish on gun parts except for gas regulator, which is mostly devoid of finish. Black enamel finish on bipod only. Mechanics are crisp and positive. Bore is fine with strong rifling. Mostly bright with some darkness in the groove. Browning Automatic Rifles machine guns are always popular at the range and this is a fine opportunity for any Class III enthusiast. The steady thump, thump of the Browning automatic rifle is unmistakable to any who have heard it. 52501-1 JWK100 (18,00025,000)
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2073.
**OUTSTANDING DLO REGISTERED WESTINGHOUSE BROWNING MODEL 1917 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 155945. Cal. .30-06. 24” bbl. This is one of those rare and welcome cases where one of the early bottom plate un-modified Browning Model of 1917 water-cooled machine guns complete with “W.E.W.” inspector markings was registered by Douglas L. Oefinger as a full transferable machine gun. Rear sight is graduated in meters and so marked. Drain cork is split but mostly present. Bolt is devoid of any top markings. Top of brass trunnion exhibits a small “penguin” proof mark over “34” with a “T” on the right side. Included is one orig, albeit re-painted, Model of 1918 tripod manufactured by “THE STANDARD EQUIPMENT COMPANY” as indicated by orig data plate. Orig leather retaining collar present and serviceable. Rear retaining pin chain appears to be a replacement and held to head of tripod by cotter pin. No external SNs visible except for receiver SN. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good to very fine. Orig finish thinning and turning to a pleasant light brown smooth patina, with a couple of very light dings and scratches to the water jacket. Mechanics are crisp. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. Bore is fine with shiny lands turning dark in the grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine. Tripod retains almost all of an extremely fine re-painted finish. Orig wooden grips have some light dings and handling marks, but otherwise, very attractive and serviceable. Unmodified orig Browning 1917 machine guns are seldom encountered. This one with its scarce orig 1918 tripod and in this condition is a real prize for the early machine gun collector. 51810-1 JWK56 (28,000-40,000) 775
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2074.
**TREMENDOUSLY ATTRACTIVE AND HISTORIC SAVAGE U.S. MODEL 1917 LEWIS MACHINE GUN (C & R). SN 20670. Cal. .30-06. 28” bbl. Absolutely fabulous model of 1917 Lewis machine gun with U.S. Navy anchor proof on receiver and bolt. Typical markings on top and right side of receiver. Includes clamp on bi-pod and two 47 .30-06 rnd pan mags. Orig sights with ladder marked “30-US”. Attractive walnut stock numbered 1242, which does not match the gun SN or the U.S. Navy number which is 2431. External receiver number and U.S. number do not match which is appropriate. Accompanying this gun is a vintage orig Savage Arms Corp., Lewis Machine Gun handbook. Lewis guns are one of the most sought after WWI machine gun collectibles. They are exceedingly well made and very good running guns. They were popular with troops from any country when they acquired them. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as arsenal repainted. Deep black enamel finish on all metal parts thinning to bare metal at high edges with exception of bi-pod which is turning more of a brown patina. Metal is in outstanding condition underneath the finish, with some slight dings here and there. 1 pan mag marked “Cal. 30.06” has more of a deep lustrous finish with some noticeable pitting in spots, yet still very handsome. The other pan is not refinished and is turning either a gray or brown patina with some scattered light pitting. Wood is very good with some dings and handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is shiny and bright with some light pitting. An exceedingly attractive and collectible Lewis gun. 52618-2 JWK109 (15,000-25,000) C&R
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**ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC HIGH CONDITION EXTREMELY EARLY COLT MODEL 1921 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 935. Cal. 45ACP. 10-1/2” bbl. This early “square slot” Thompson Model 1921A with low SN comes with an orig numbered “1457” New York address 50 rnd drum in “Mills” web pouch and also includes four un-marked early COLT commercial 20 rnd magazines, and an orig vintage brown web combination gun and magazine carrying case. Orig oiler is present within buttstock which exhibits anchor proof mark on front of wood. Visible SNs match and there is no doubt that this gun is an all matching original. Typical markings with “JHB” proof mark on right side of receiver. This exact gun is listed in Roger’s Cox’s book on “THE THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN” on page 55. It states there and included registration forms verify that consignor is first private owner since gun came from the Santa Maria, CA Police Department. In Cox’s book he states that this Thompson #935 was one of the first 1921A Thompsons sold to a Police Department. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. PROVENANCE: Formerly property of Santa Maria, CA Police Department. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish very fine showing very little use with some scattered areas of pinprick corrosion on left side of receiver near high edge line below rear sight base and also a few noticeable pinpricks on the lower forward of the “FIRE” indicator. Right side of receiver has barely noticeable pinpricks just below the New York address. Hand grip screw shows evidence of turning. This in no way detracts from the extreme handsomeness of the deep lustrous blue finish and chocolate brown of the wood furnishings. Wood does show some light handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Extremely fine bright bore. Only the slightest of finish wear at the actuator slot indicating very little firing. Internals are 1921 parts. Original vintage New York address drum is in fine condition including mechanics with finish starting to thin. Magazines very fine. Web carriers also very fine and serviceable. When Thompson’s with SNs under 1000 surface for sale it is noteworthy. To find one in this kind of original condition with such provenance and with only one owner from the orig police department is truly extraordinary. 52523-1 JWK66 (45,000-60,000) C&R 777
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2076.
**HISTORICAL EARLY “SQUARE SLOT” COLT THOMPSON MODEL OF 1921 MACHINE GUN USED TO GUARD JOHN DILLINGER (C&R). SN 2265. Cal. 45 ACP. 10-1/2” bbl. This Colt Model 1921A Thompson is listed by SN as being shipped to The Adjutant General’s Office in Indianapolis, Indiana and subsequently to the Indiana State Prison, Michigan City, Indiana in Gordon Herigstad’s book. There is also an excerpt from an email from Gordon Herigstad to the previous owner substantiating this included as provenance. John Dillinger was incarcerated in Indiana State Prison from 1924-1933. This Colt Thompson without compensator retains its orig 1921 parts, 1921 bolt and actuator, external SNs match with typical markings throughout. Slot at the forward end of receiver is square as is found on the earlier manufactured Thompsons. Anchor proof mark visible at front of buttstock. Orig “Made in USA” oiler is included, as well as a reproduction hard case with key. One orig 50 rnd “New York N.Y., U.S.A.” drum and one “Patented-AUG 20, 1920 AUG 24, 1920-JAN 11, 1921” 20 rnd magazine are also included. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. PROVENANCE: Formerly of the Richard R. Wray Collection, Cincinnati, Ohio. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine orig finish thinning at the high edges and starting to turn grey at the rear of the lower assembly above the pistol grip. Wood is fine with some dings and handling marks. Mechanics are fine. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Bore is likewise; fine, bright and shiny. 20 rnd magazine retains about 50% of its orig finish, thinning to a pleasing grey patina. Drum retains closer to 85-90% finish and is slightly misshapen at the bottom of the rear cover where it was apparently dropped at some point. Drum spring tension remains good and it appears serviceable. The Colt Thompson is the most sought after of the Thompson models, and when you add features such as early production, condition and historical provenance, this increases the desirability for both collectors and investors alike. This gun combines all the right elements for the most discerning and savvy collector. 52029-1 JWK63 (35,000-45,000) C&R
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**EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE LOW SN SQUARE SLOT COLT THOMPSON MODEL 1921AC MACHINE GUN WITH 50 ROUND DRUM (C & R). SN 1252. Cal. .45 ACP. 12-1/2” bbl. Very low SN Colt 1921 Thompson with Cutts logo compensator on “S” marked bbl, with correct walnut vertical forend. External SNs match. Includes one AutoOrdnance Corp, “NEW YORK” marked 50 rnd drum, and one 30 rnd mag. 1921 internals with large diameter mainspring. Forward end of actuator slot is square as it should be on this low SN gun. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine as refinished with a deep lustrous blue finish on main parts including drum with buttplate a pleasing gray patina. Loss of finish at the high edges of the rear sight with some loss of finish visible on actuator through charging handle slot, and at back of lower assembly above hand grip. There are two barely noticeable dings at the center of the actuator slot. Forend and buttstock are a rich brown color with the hand grip less lustrous. Slight dings, a couple small chips, and handling marks on wooden furniture of vertical foregrip and pistol grip with light handling marks to buttstock. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very fine brilliant and bright. This is an extremely attractive looking Thompson with a great bore and low SN. Impressive sight. 525661 JWK114 (32,00045,000) C&R
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**VERY ATTRACTIVE AUTO-ORDNANCE BRIDGEPORT MODEL 1928A1 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN S-528442 NAC. Cal. .45 ACP. 12-1/2” bbl with compensator. Classic 1928A1 Thompson machine gun with Bridgeport address on right side of receiver and typical model markings on left side of receiver with suffix “NAC” (Numrich Arms Corp). Lower assembly is a re-number to match upper assembly as is often found on guns which were imported after WWII by Numrich Arms Corporation. These guns were assembled expediently. This particular specimen has a Cutts compensator without markings, horizontal forend and a no buckle sling. It retains 1928 internal parts. It also includes one Seymour 50 rnd drum, three 30 rnd stick mags, two 20 rnd stick mags (one Seymour, other unmarked), and an orig GI canvas cover. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good to very fine with a matte non-reflective orig finish on receiver with more lustrous finish on bbl and compensator, as is appropriate for this era of manufacture. Lower assembly appears to be a factory finish upon re-numbering and retains clear inspector initials, as well as the “S” (Savage) prefix to SN. Mechanics are crisp. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Bore is very fine, shiny and bright. Magazines show some light surface corrosion, but should clean up well and appear fully serviceable as is. These Savage manufactured Thompson machine guns are the most durable of all the manufactured variations and as such enjoy a special popularity with both historical and shoot collecting enthusiasts. Really nice gun! 51805-1 JWK62 (19,000-24,000) C&R
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**FANTASTIC HIGH CONDITION AUTO ORDNANCE WEST HURLEY MODEL 1928 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN (C & R). SN 2347A. Cal. .45 ACP. 12-1/2” bbl with Thompson bullet logo Cutts compensator. Typical Thompson bullet logo on top of receiver with extremely attractive wood furnishings. Rear sight base factory riveted to top of receiver. Receiver SN is the only externally visible SN. Blued steel bolt and includes 1 “Auto-Ordnance Corp. / New York” 50 rnd drum mag, and 1 U.S. 30 cartridge mag. Also included is a guitar case with foam fitted to transport this gun. Safety and selector are an attractive plum color as a result of the hardening process. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine, near mint lustrous dark blue finish on receiver with more of a matte finish at ejection port and on each side of receiver at bbl socket. Slight loss of finish where actuator rides in receiver slot and at ejection port. Wood is exceedingly attractive, beautiful grain to the buttstock with loss of black enamel finish at hardware attachment point, not visible when stock is in place. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, extremely fine, bright bore. Mags finish commensurate with gun. Pretty much impossible to upgrade the condition of this specimen. 52626-6 JWK125 (16,00025,000) C&R
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**HIGH CONDITION AUTO ORDNANCE WEST HURLEY THOMPSON MODEL 1928 IN HARD CASE WITH ACCESSORIES (C & R). SN 1511A. Cal. .45 ACP. 12-1/2” bbl. Extremely handsome West Hurley Thompson in repro case with three 30 rnd mags, one 50 rnd West Hurley drum with “Reliability by GUNMACHINES” sticker affixed to back. Includes unattached horizontal forend, no buckle sling & cleaning rod. This Thompson has Thompson bullet logo compensator with Thompson bullet logo trademark on top of receiver. Lower assembly is unnumbered as is appropriate. Receiver SN is only visible external number. Classic walnut furnishing with vertical hand grip and detachable buttstock. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine, lustrous orig finish, thinning to bare metal where the actuator rides in the slot with some loss of finish to the top of the bolt and a polished feed ramp within receiver. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine, brilliant and bright. Wood is extremely handsome with only very slight handling marks. Mag and drum finish also extremely fine, lustrous blue. Repro case blue lined, in extremely fine condition. Overall a very fine Thompson set up with both horizontal and vertical forends to please the taste of any would be Thompson enthusiast easily recognizable as The American “Tommy” gun. 52608-3 JWK113 (15,000-20,000) C&R
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2081. **RAMO SIDEPLATE BROWNING MODEL 1919A4 MACHINE GUN ON TRIPOD WITH NUMEROUS ACCESSORIES (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 800113. Cal. .30-06. 25” bbl. This is a great shooters set up for the classic Browning air cooled machine gun, which served through WWII, Korea and Vietnam. In addition to the gun itself, which currently has an after market spade backplate and “7.62” marked bolt, there is an orig backplate with hand grip with clip at base, detachable shoulder stock and bipod to convert this to gun 1919A6 configuration. There is a traverse and elevation mechanism with a special bracket so that this can mount on the traditional M3 tripod, however, currently this gun is on a Colt commercial tripod with a reproduction brass Colt identification plate on the center leg. An anti-aircraft extension post for the US tripod, reproduction ammo can hanger box, and GI ammo can are also included as is a desirable Model of 1918 Browning belt filling machine, and a “TNW” Automatic Linking Machine. There are approximately 300 disintegrating links in extremely fine condition in a plastic bag and twelve cloth belts also included. Spare parts include two chrome-lined 1919A4 bbls, three 1919A4 lock frame springs, three 1919A4 lock frame trigger pins, two 1919A4 top cover springs, two 1919A4 bolt drive springs, three 1919A4 sear springs, three 1919A4 bolt firing pins and two 1919A4 extractor assemblies. There is a GI broken case extractor and a post-type antiaircraft spider sight in a leather pouch, and blank firing adapter. There is also a combination tool and US GI web rifle case. One field manual 23-55, dated 1965 and technical manual 9-1005-212-25 dated June 1969 are included as well as a reprint of the Ordnance Manual TM9-1205 from 1944. As a neat bonus, these parts and accessories come in a US GI WWII footlocker, originally manufactured in 1942. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as re-finished upon re-manufacture with hard composition carrying and spade handles. Gun mechanics are crisp. Parts are un-serialized. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright as are bores in 308 bbls. Parts and loading machine are likewise very fine and appear serviceable. Tripod has been repainted. Belts all appear to be in very fine serviceable condition. Footlocker is in good condition with some brassing to the corners and cracks to the plywood. The Browning air cooled machine gun is one of the best belt-fed recreational shooting platforms available, rugged and reliable. With spare parts, belts and ammunition available, it makes a shooting enthusiasts ideal “first” belt-fed machine gun as well as a model the advanced enthusiast takes to the range over and over. 51998-1 JWK65 (15,000-22,000)
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**MINT SINCE RE-MANUFACTURE RAMO Reverse BROWNING M-37 MACHINE GUN ON TRIPOD (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 800052. Cal. .308. 24� bbl. Minty Browning Model 37 machine gun on Ramo registered side plate. Complete as configured for armor use with M-37 charging handle. Bolt equipped for conversion to right or left hand feed. Gun currently in .308 with one spare .308 and one spare .30-06 bbl. On Evans Prod Co. tripod. 30M2. Correct ambidextrous latch top cover. Receiver SN is the only SN. Stock numbers on some other parts. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine, near mint upon re-manufacture with nearly all of its gray Parkerized finished to include tripod, with the exception that the tripod has a couple of brown stains near the feet. Mechanics are crisp to include T & E mechanism. Bores on .308 bbls extremely fine, shiny and bright, one of which retains its orig cardboard anti-corrosion insert. The .30-06 bbl has strong rifling with uncleaned bore. The M-37 is one of the most interesting of the Browning air cooled machine gun variations with its provision for ambidextrous feed, push button safety and center line cocking hammer. It is a popular collectors variation which retains all of the best features for firing at the range. 5261953 JWK111 (12,000-18,000)
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**EXCEEDINGLY RARE AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE CADILLAC GAGE STONER MODEL 63 LIGHT MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 001417. 5.56 mm. 21-1/2” bbl with flash hider. This is one of the very few ORIGINAL Curio & Relic eligible Cadillac Gage manufactured Stoner Model 63 belt-fed Light Machine Guns in the National Firearms Act registry registered as fully transferable for private ownership. This all orig gun is marked on bottom of receiver “STONER 63.223 CAL.” / “MFG BY CADILLAC GAGE COMPANY” / “WARREN,MICH. U.S.A. PAT. PEND.” Also the Stoner logo at left of markings. External serial number is the only visible SN. The nucleus of the Stoner 63 system is the receiver which is a rectangular sheet metal pressing. The gas cylinder, support structures, brackets, lugs and other devices are welded in place. The front portion carries the piston and barrel and is perforated to reduce weight and improve air circulation around the barrel and gas cylinder. Special slotted forearm with a bottom cocking handle. Poly-carbonate stock and pistol grip. Metal surfaces are phosphate finished. The LMG configuration fires from an open bolt and is fed from the right-hand side by linked ammunition. The belt is normally contained in a 150-round plastic ribbed container that has a tab allowing it to be clipped on to the side of the left-hand feed tray. Early ammunition boxes were olive drab in color. The receiver is inverted, so that spent cases and links are ejected to the left. The LMG has a quick-change barrel and the gas cylinder is positioned below the barrel since the receiver is inverted. The LMG configuration was adopted for military use by Navy SEAL units operating in Southeast Asia. Eugene Stoner, one of designers of M16 rifle, left ArmaLite in about 1961 and joined the Cadillac Gage Corp. There he began development of an entirely new weapon system. It was probably the first truly modular system,that consisted of about fifteen sub-assemblies which could be assembled in any configuration, from an assault rifle and short carbine up to a lightweight or even a general purpose machine gun. First prototypes, chambered for 7.62mm NATO ammunition, appeared in
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1962, known as Stoner 62. Just a year later Stoner turned out a new system, chambered for 5.56mm US service round, and known as Stoner 63. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or Form 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. PROVENANCE: Ex-The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent with over 95% orig smooth gray finish thinning at 2� intervals on bbl protective shroud. Also some small scuff marks and handling marks to hand grip and buttstock. Top cover also has some small scratches. Feed tray retains about 60% of its orig finish with finish thinning in the feedway. Bore is extremely fine, shiny, bright and clean with strong rifling. Bolt face is excellent. Very few Orig C & R eligible Stoner guns made it into the registry as fully transferable, and these almost never surface for public sale. This is an outstanding opportunity for either the private collector or a museum to acquire an example of this landmark design in the history of U.S. military firearms development. 527593 (50,000-80,000) C&R
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Session 2 2084.
**OUTSTANDING MAREMONT M60 MACHINE GUN AS REGISTERED BY CHASAN CORP (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 001. Cal. .308. 24-3/4” bbl. Classic high quality M60 machine gun marked on top of trunnion with typical “SACO-LOWELL NE DIV / MAREMONT CORP.” markings with factory weld reinforcement to trunnion on both sides. Receiver marked “MFG. BY / CHASAN CORP / S.P.B.FL” with SN, model and cal markings. Through and through of the highest quality standards of manufacturing, receiver number the only visible SN. This M60 includes 1 spare bbl assembly and 1 spare top cover assembly. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully
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transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine with nearly all the orig smooth gray finish present, with black enamel painted top cover. Some wear to the finish in the feed way indicating this gun has been fired but yet is scrupulously well maintained with some slight scratches and loss of finish to the enamel of top cover and with some slight evidence of pin prick oxidation on the feed ramp, none of which detracts at all from the exceedingly handsome appearance of this classic American machine gun. Mechanics are crisp. Bore of both bbls very fine shiny and bright. Pretty difficult to upgrade this specimen, especially with its near mint seemingly not issued top cover. 52619-10 JWK108 (25,000-35,000)
789
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Session 2 2085.
**ROCK ISLAND ARMORY M60 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 10171. Cal. .308. 24-3/4� bbl. Rock Island Armory M60 marked as such on left side of receiver with model and cal markings on underside of receiver. Typical factory welding reinforcement on both sides of trunnion. Typical stock numbers on various parts. Receiver number is solitary visible SN. Includes 1 spare bbl assembly. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine with nearly all of its orig smooth gray/green finish with some nicks and dings to the top cover. Feed way shows very little evidence of use. Composite butt shows some light handling marks. Forearm is near pristine with cut-out for mounting. Bore is extremely
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fine, brilliant and bright. Spare bbl appears unfired. The M60 machine gun was long a staple of American forces world wide and is a premium machine gun, highly sought after by collectors and shooters alike. 52619-12 JWK107 (25,000-35,000)
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Session 2 2086.
**INCREDIBLY RARE COLT M231 PORT FIRING U.S. PROPERTY MARKED MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN F031771. Cal. .223. 16” bbl. Near mint and exceedingly scarce port firing version of the M-16, the M231 is full auto only with no provision for sights, with a threaded boss at the forward edge of the hand guard to be screwed into a vehicular port on the Bradley armored fighting vehicle. The operator would screw this into a port, attach a shoulder attachment with wire and essentially use it to spray would be assailants. Marked with Colt logo and “PROPERTY OF U.S. GOVERNMENT”. This weapon has a unique plate on the left side of the receiver so that the selector will only rotate between safe and auto. No mag present. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish near mint, extremely fine gray orig finish on all metal parts with hard composite hand guard and hand grip. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. An exceedingly rare fully transferable variation of the Colt M-16. 52608-1 JWK112 (29,000-40,000)
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**EARLY MANUFACTURED COLT AR-15 AMNESTY REGISTERED AS FULL-AUTO MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN SP01426. Cal. .22 LR. 22” bbl. Unusual early Colt AR-15 made into a full-auto with painted grey upper receiver and scalloped out markings below Rampant Colt logo with non-factory SN applied upon registration. Rear most selector indication “FULL” has also been inexpertly removed with some kind of a tool. Buttstock with early “rounded” butt configuration and hand grip of the earlier brown Bakelite type composition dark brown/black. Triangular hand guards also of the earlier black composition. Bbl is marked “CHROME BORE”. Upper is marked at rear above charging handle “4 / 486” with “382” in electropencil on top from of carrying handle. Currently installed .22 sub-caliber unit. .223 bolt assembly present. Parts are un-serialized. 10 .22 cal after market magazines included. Part of an estate offering. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good with blemishes noted above to lower receiver. Loss of grey enamel paint at high edges and also some chipping of grey paint on hand guard retention ring and left side of lower receiver. Composite parts show some handling marks, but this rifle remains completely serviceable. Mechanics need attention with some looseness to the front hinge pin when upper is swiveled downward. Brilliant bright bore. A nice offering with its .22 conversion included. Although clearly a modified lower assembly, this was amnesty registered and a redacted copy of this original amnesty form is included as provenance with this gun. Very rare and unusual early specimen! 52520-11 JWK75 (18,00028,000)
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**SOLDIER’S DREAM SET-UP, COLT M-16A1 MACHINE GUN WITH COLT M-203 40MM GRENADE LAUNCHER WITH ADDITIONAL AWC SYSTEMS PROJECT C SUPPRESSOR (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). 1) COLT M16A1. SN 9541533. Cal. .223. 21-1/4� bbl. The ideal modern military enthusiast set-up with a Colt M-16A1 machine gun set-up with a Colt M203 40mm grenade launcher (Functional Destructive Device), and a screw on AWC Systems Project C suppressor. Also included is a pair of US GI style triangular hand guards, an M81 bayonet, one 30 rnd mag, and 125 each 40mm grenade launcher practice M78A1 projectiles still sealed in their original packaging. 100 of the projectiles are in a sealed wooden crate, and 25 of the projectiles are in their sealed foil packaging. Receiver SN is the only visible SN on M-16. M-16 is currently fitted with grenade launcher sights as well as grenade launcher tube along with bird cage flash hider. Project C suppressor is a third NFA item in this lot. The machine gun, destructive device and suppressor will each require a transfer tax if transferred on a form 4. These are National Firearms Act items and require BATF approval for transfer. These items are fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish of M16A1 is extremely fine retaining nearly all of its gray Parkerized finish with some slight loss of finish at the high edge and screw of the grenade launcher front sight protective ears.
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Composite buttstock and hand grip also extremely fine and in virtually mint condition. Grenade launcher rear sight extremely fine. Hand guards on rifle exhibit some handling marks and scuffs as typically found. Triangular spare hand guards extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. Very fine brilliant bright bore. NFA 2) COLT M203. SN 93624. Cal. 40mm. 12” bbl. Marked with Colt rampant logo, SN and “USA”, in typical configuration with rectangular hand guards attached to Colt M-16A1, SN 9541533. Part number visible on right side. External SN on receiver of tube is only visible SN. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine on tube and fine on receiver with some brassing and loss of finish at high points. Mechanics are fine. Bore shows some chalky whiteness but otherwise very fine. Practice cartridges include 100 in a sealed wooden crate. NFA 3) PROJECT C SUPPRESSOR. SN R0737. AWC Systems Technology Project C suppressor. Overall length is 8-1/2”, with typical AWC logo and markings. External SN is the only visible SN. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine with some slight green verdigris visible looking inside the muzzle. NFA 52626-1, 52626-2, 52626-3 JWK118 (23,00035,000)
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2089. **HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION COLT M16A1 CHROME BORE MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 9533800. Cal. 5.56mm. 21-1/2” bbl. Very straight forward example of the commercially marketed Colt M16A1 machine gun, easily spotted by the SN range triangular style hand guards and contemporary screw-on birdcage flash hider. Includes one Adventureline 30 rnd magazine. Typical Rampant Colt markings and Colt address on left side of receiver. Top of bbl marked “CHROME BORE”. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish very fine with nearly all of the orig factory finish with some very slight loss at the high edges and wear at the point where the charging handle rides in its slot. Composite furniture also shows some light handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant bright bore. Flash hider a screw-on replacement. As American as apple pie, these are one of the finest machine guns you can bring to the range. Handy, accurate, and fun to shoot. The condition of this specimen is absolutely fantastic. 52501-3 JWK74 (20,000-25,000)
2090. **HIGHLY SOUGHT AND COLLECTIBLE REISING MODEL 55 MACHINE GUN (C & R). SN 52313. Cal. .45 ACP. 10-1/2” bbl. Very nice hard to find Reising Model 55 so marked on top of receiver. Folding shoulder loop employs properly. This gun includes 1 orig lift-the-dot web sling, and 1 orig Reising 25 rnd mag. Receiver SN is the only visible SN. The Reising machine guns were issued as an alternative to the Thompson, when the Thompsons were in short supply. A number of the Reisings saw service in the Pacific and also in Italy during WWII. The compact folding loop version would have been intended for situations such as paratrooper or armored vehicle use. Firing from a closed bolt, the Reising is less disconcerting than the Thompson when squeezing off the first shot. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine, deep lustrous orig finish thinning along top of receiver with some scattered light pitting. Wood is fine with some light dings and handling marks. Sling is getting soft and starting to fray at the sling swivels yet remains serviceable. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, bright, very fine bore. The Reising Model 55 is much more seldom encountered than is the full stock version Model 50. 52618-4 JWK117 (5,500-11,500) C&R
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**CLASSIC MILITARY STYLE HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON RISING MODEL 50 MACHINE GUN (C & R). SN 66675. Cal. .45 ACP. 14” bbl with flash hider and 14 cooling fins. Straight forward Parkerized finish specimen of the Rising M50 machine gun. This Machine gun fires from a closed bolt and is a select fire with typical “SAFE,SA,FA” markings on right side of receiver. Smooth sided mag housing allows this machine gun to accept both 25 rnd smooth sided mags and the corrugated 12 rnd mags. The orig 12 rnd mags were a measure to conserve ammunition! One 12 and two 25 rnd mags are included. External SN is the only visible SN. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine arsenal applied gray Parkerized refinish with some pitting discernible under the finish on the bbl just to the rear of the cooling fins, with three small nicks visible right at the top forward edge of the receiver. Mag housing, trigger guard, and sling swivels rate good having turned a smooth gray/brown patina. Buttplate rates fine with orig blued finish with some nicks and light pitting. Mechanics are fine. Bore is very fine, shiny, and bright. Completely solid and serviceable stock is very good with numerous dings, chips and handling marks. 25 rnd mags are in very fine condition with a deep lustrous blue finish, with the 12 rnd mag being Parkerized gray and marked New England “NE-7”. A fine entry level machine gun for the WWII military enthusiast. 52619-24 JWK145 (4,500-6,500) C&R
2092. **HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON T-38 U.S. PROPERTY MARKED SURVIVAL RIFLE. (AOW). SN 683. Cal. .22 Hornet. Bbl length 14”. Typical specimen of a telescoping stock U,S. Survival rifle with Lyman peep sight at rear of receiver. Original 5-round box magazine. Marked with typical Harrington & Richardson address on top of receiver with model identification markings on left side of lower receiver. External SN’s do not match between receiver and bbl, which is No. 46946. No wood of any kind on this bolt-action rifle, which is very simple in its design with a slightly swept back bolt & spring-loaded shoulder loop catch. One retaining screw for rear sight not present. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on a form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible, as an “Any Other Weapon” requiring a $5 tax stamp when transferred on an ATF Form 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is good, with about 80% original finish remaining, turning to a brown patina, particularly on the telescoping shoulder loop. There are also some areas of light corosion, which should clean up. There is some loss of finish where the bbl was gripped with some kind of a tool about 2” forward of the receiver. Mechanics are fine. Bore is fine, bright and shiny. These Survival rifles were simple and reliable and make an interesting addition to any U.S. Military collection. 52520-12 JWK94 (1,500-2,500) C&R
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**ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC DOCUMENTED USAF OFFICER AMNESTY REGISTERED VIETNAM BRINGBACK CHINESE TYPE 56 (AK-47) MACHINE GUN, WITH SIGNED AND NOTARIZED HISTORY (C & R). SN 8415813. Cal. 7.62 x 39mm. 163/8” bbl. Amnesty registered Curio & Relic eligible Chinese type 56 machine gun with two slings, bayonet, and two 30 rnd mags as well as signed and notarized history from U.S. Airforce pilot who acquired this gun during his combat tour in Viet Nam, and subsequently registered it during the Amnesty of 1968. The orig Amnesty registration form is included with this lot which indicates he acquired this gun in August of 1966 when this rifle was only 2 yrs old. Provenance states in part that he traded a wrist watch for this machine gun to an RVN Major who wanted the watch for a present for his girlfriend. In a classic understatement he goes on to state “It made a nice trade”. In every way a stellar specimen of its kind, the gun was made in Chinese factory 56 as indicated by receiver markings as well as safety markings. Visible external SNs match and removable of top dust cover reveals bolt and spring guide also match. Orig cleaning kit in buttstock. This is a National Firearms Act item
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and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine orig blued finish turning a pleasing gray patina with a few faint spots of brown patina on left side of receiver. Right side retains extremely fine deep lustrous finish with a strike to the selector lever 1-1/2� to the rear of the safety markings which although perceptible is not noticeable except on very close inspection and did not damage the receiver or retaining pin in any way. Mechanics are crisp. Chrome lined bore is brilliant, bright and shiny. Both included slings, are completely serviceable, one of which has a bullet hole through both straps sides with blood staining which truly illustrates the battle history of this gun. Bayonet is extremely fine, near mint. As true and authentic as these rifles can ever be, the condition is just fantastic with wear pattern to the inside of the forward sling swivel and one can even see the ghost of the orig slings crosshatching on the receiver at the rear sling swivel point. This gun cries out “I was there, and I was carried�. This machine gun combines the best of the best elements, great orig condition, great shootable design, Amnesty registered, Curio & Relic, and documented and notarized Historical provenance. 52626-13 JWK129 (70,000100,000) C&R
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Session 2 2094.
**ORIGINAL VET BRING BACK UNDERFOLD BAYONET CHINESE TYPE 56 MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 12126862. Cal. 7.62x39mm. 16-1/4” bbl. Orig as brought back condition Chinese Type 56 machine gun with orig web sling as manufactured by “Factory 66” and so marked on left side of receiver. This specimen incorporates all wood furniture and under-folding bayonet and includes in addition to the sling one orig 30 rnd steel magazine with loop at floorplate. Top cover is SN “7185”. Piston is “7289” which matches bolt. The early Chinese Type 56 machine guns are among the most reliable of all machine guns in the world and are also acknowledged as one of the most popular collector’s machine guns. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with orig finish turning a grey/ brown with scattered areas of pinprick corrosion on metal parts with exception of the bayonet blade and bolt which are white. Wood, although it has handling marks, some wear and scratches, is yet very strong and serviceable. Sling also remains very strong and serviceable. Mechanics are very fine. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Bore is very fine, shiny and bright, as is bolt face. A fine representative orig specimen of the milled steel receiver Chinese Type 56 (AK47) machine gun. 52441-1 JWK64 (30,000-50,000) C&R
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**EYE CATCHING VIETNAM BRING-BACK CHINESE TYPE 56 (AK-47) MACHINE GUN WITH PROVENANCE(C & R). SN 9472671. Cal. 7.62 x 39mm. 16-1/2” bbl. Very clean Chinese Type 56 machine gun, Amnesty registered Vietnam bring-back with included original amnesty registration Form 4467 (W/orig envelope from BATF) and original hand written provenance from the Veteran who registered the gun. The Veteran from D Troop, 1st Cav Division states in his signed note (signature on note matches the signature on the amnesty registration form)that he “got the AK 47... the day after Christmas right after a cease fire (1966)”. Gun also includes orig Chinese marked sling, an orig cleaning kit in the butt trap, an orig bayonet in scabbard, and two steel ribbed 30 rnd mags. Factory 66 markings on left side of receiver with Chinese selector markings. This particular specimen was manufactured in 1965. External SNs match, as do bolt, spring guide and action cover. Action is extremely smooth and clean. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine lustrous blue refinish with tiny pin prick pitting barely discernible at left side of sight base and a couple spots on the bbl, receiver, and selector lever. Red stained Wood has been sanded and refinished. Rear sling swivel slightly loose yet completely serviceable. Bayonet is extremely fine orig blue finish with reddish tint to the wooden grips. Mag finish very fine with some slight pitting. Sling is extremely fine, strong and serviceable. Mechanics are crisp. Extremely fine, brilliant, bright chrome line bore. Very attractive looking Vietnam bring-back gun in outstanding clean condition with great provenance and original amnesty registration will make for an eye popping attention getter on display or at the range. 52653-2 JWK131 (30,000-40,000) C&R 801
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Session 2 2096.
**HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER CHINESE TYPE 56 (AK-47) MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 8416449. Cal. 7.62 x 39mm. 16-1/2” bbl. This very attractive looking type 56 machine gun was made at factory “66” as indicated by markings on left side of receiver. Safe and Fire markings are in Chinese, forward edge of receiver marked “K A B”. Bolt and carrier match receiver SN, top cover does not match. Includes 1 orig steel mag with retaining loop at floorplate. The Chinese type 56 was the mainstay of the Viet Cong forces during the Viet Nam War and exceedingly reliable and effective. This gun’s historical provenance makes this a particularly interesting specimen for collectors. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine, as refinished over noticeable moderate pitting confined to left and right sides of receiver in vicinity of markings on each side. Scattered light pitting visible under finish of top cover and other areas. Wood is in fine condition with an attractive reddish hue. Bore is brilliant, shiny, and bright. Mechanics are fine with an extremely smooth action. This is a very attractive looking bring back gun which will no doubt please it’s new owner. Great piece of history here. 52541-1 JWK78 (25,000-35,000) C&R
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**S & H ARMS CONVERTED ROMANIAN AK-47 (AKM) MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 2302/406027. Cal. 7.62 x 39mm. 16-3/8� bbl. S & H registered 1967 vintage Romanian folding stock AK-47 machine gun with visible external SNs matching and bolt & spring guide match as well. Wooden forend and hand guard with attractive brown composite hand grip and stamped under folding shoulder loop. This gun includes two rib steel 30 rnd mags and one multi-purpose bayonet in scabbard. The AK-47 platform is the most numerous of the assault rifles in the world today and draws top marks for endurance, reliability, and is one of the most sought after models in machine guns. The folding stock model such as this is particularly attractive for the enthusiast who wants a compact machine gun for ease of transport. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine, enamel hard coat refinish upon re-manufacture with bolt starting to thin to a pleasing blue/gray patina with somewhat more loss of finish to the charging handle. Mechanics are crisp. Extremely fine, bright, brilliant bore. Mags and bayonet are in condition commensurate with the rest of this firearm. Whether you are a shooting enthusiast or collector of fine classic machine gun designs, this gun is certain to be of interest. 52626-11 JWK128 (20,00030,000)
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**RARE ST. ETIENNE MACHINE GUN M1907 CAL. 8MM (C&R). SN 932. Cal. 8mm Lebel. Mfg. in France by Mitrailleuse Chatellerault, 1910. 31” bbl. Complete with orig omnibus high-mount with adjustable elevation mechanism and rear seat. Brass rear pistol grip and brass block in elevation mechanism of tripod. This gun includes the exceedingly rare armored muzzle, often referred to as the “Cowcatcher”. External SN’s match. Left side receiver bracket not present. Action is very stiff. Tripod mounting appears to be in good working order. This gun is also accompanied by one 25 round feed strip. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully Reverse transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish good with an even brown patina over light pitting throughout, pleasing patina on bronze and brass parts. Significant pitting on the outside of bbl. Recoil spring is clean and in fine condition. Bolt lines are crisp, face in good condition though shows some signs of going dark. Mechanics are functional. Bore is very good with strong rifling. Tripod retains about 30% of gray paint over red oxide primer, remainder showing a brown patina, Tripod Adjustments are stiff, but traverse smoothly and seems to be fully functional. Overall, though the exterior of this gun shows some use and exposure to the weather, the internals and the bbl seem to be in fine condition. A good example of a very interestingly designed WWI Machine gun. It is as if someone were to say to Rube Goldberg, “I want you to design a Machine gun that performs like a Hotchkiss but is not infringing on the patents of the Hotchkiss. 52517-1 JWK87 (18,00028,000) C&R
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**EXCEEDINGLY RARE Reverse GERMAN WWII FULLY TRANSFERABLE MG-15 MACHINE GUN WITH ACCESSORIES (C&R). SN 61917-42. Cal. 8mm. 24/38”bbl. This exceedingly fine German MG-15 machine gun was manufactured by “fzs” (Heinrich Krieghoff ) and includes in addition to the orig shoulder attachment with leather sling, an orig 75 rnd saddle drum, bipod assembly, anti-aircraft front and rear sights “football style” brass catching bag and Portuguese “music stand” AA tripod complete with rare orig turnbuckle at base. External SNs match. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance of gun very fine with some chips to the orig black enamel finish. Shoulder attachment also very fine with attractive red Bakelite hand grip extremely fine. Shoulder attachment leather very fine and serviceable. Accessories to include tripod also very fine with orig finish and paint. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine, bright and shiny. Bolt face very fine. The MG-15 rarely surfaces as a fully transferable gun. This specimen with its especially nice accessories is the finest ensemble of this model this cataloger has ever encountered. 52168-2 JWK59 (18,000-25,000) C&R
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INCREDIBLY RARE WWII GERMAN “AMMO BOX” ARMORER’S FIELD KIT IN ISSUE CONDITION. Absolutely finest possible condition WWII German Armorers kit in “ammo can” with eagle proof dated “1938” and in orig paint. Kit includes handles, files, pliers, calipers, spanner for MG-34, adjustable wrench as manufactured by Mauser, as well as punches, portable vise and broken shell extractor. These kits occasionally surface but are never found in as complete nor as mint a condition as this specimen. CONDITION: Extremely fine throughout with little or no apparent use. Metal tools retain a light coating of preservative oil with orig paint flaking at some of the high points, but otherwise just about as nice as can be possibly found. An absolutely tremendous find for the German machine gun enthusiast. 52168-6 JWK61 (2,000-2,500) 805
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**OUTSTANDING NEAR MATCHING MAUSER MFG GERMAN MG-34 MACHINE GUN (C & R). SN 8579B. Cal. 8mm. 24” bbl. Beautiful orig MG-34 with receiver buffer, stock and hardware, as well as shroud all matching. Bbl is unnumbered post war Israeli chrome lined. Bi-pod is Nazi proofed, unnumbered. Top cover NO. 8722. Feed tray NO. 8658B. Receiver marked WaA 26, indicating Mauser MFG, with many other parts marked as mfg by Mauser, as is shroud which is marked S/243 and dated 1940. Includes two additional Israeli bbls, and 3 assault drum carriers with a total of six 50 rnd assault drums, with 4 belt segments. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as refinished with a lustrous blue on all except top cover and feed tray which retain more of a gray/ green finish. Faithful quality refinish difficult to discern from orig with some tiny areas of pin prick oxidation visible on close examination on underside of shroud with “ghost” of last 2 digits of SN in electropencil on a couple of small parts, such as shroud retention latch. Buffer has not been refinished. Wooden butt has a 2-3/4” crack on left side parallel to bore line which would be a straight forward repair. Spare bbls extremely fine with bright bores. Drums and carriers very fine with over 95% dark green paint coverage with some scattered areas of corrosion. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very fine, bright and brilliant. MG-34s seldom are found as matching as this one. This particular specimens action is very smooth and with it’s spares will make a fine addition to any WWII collection. 52619-67 JWK105 (18,000-25,000) C&R
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**OUTSTANDING ICONIC ORIG GERMAN WWII MG-42 MACHINE GUN WITH TRIPOD (C&R). SN 3566g. Cal. 8mm. 21-1/4” bbl. This MG-42 was manufactured by “cra” (Maget) in late-1943 and has an un-numbered top cover manufactured by “cof ” (Carl Eickhorn) with the shroud manufactured by “bpr” (Grossfuss). Bbl is un-numbered. Nazi marked and manufactured by “dfb” (Gustloff ). Feed tray is numbered on left side “3566 g”. Wire reinforced wooden buttstock is also Nazi eagle proofed and marked “hvn 44” (Einsaler Walzerke). Accessories include a post-war Lafette tripod marked “PRVA PETOLETKA” with an AA post and fork. External SNs match. This is a National Reverse Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very fine. Combination of refinished and un-refinished parts. Bolt is in the white with some old brown patina on the bolt body. Mechanics are fine. Bore is very fine, shiny and bright. Hand grip assembly is very fine and does not appear to be refinished. Wooden buttstock has several noticeable chips out of the wood forward of the wire reinforcement with an arrested 2” crack running parallel to the bore line on the left side. This in no way affects serviceability. Muzzle cup exhibits green verdigris which is common. Attachment point for Lafette on shroud exhibits some brassing and green paint from being mounted on Tripod. Included Lafette tripod, and AA post exhibit very fine European green re-paint. The MG-42 is one of the most sought after of the German WWII machine guns and this is an exceedingly fine specimen of its kind. 52168-4 JWK58 (35,000-45,000) C&R
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Session 2 2103.
**TRULY STUNNING GERMAN WWII Reverse WAFFENWERKE BRUNN ZB-26 MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 0534. Cal. 8mm. 26” bbl. This seldom encountered variation of the ZB-26 is marked “WAFFENWERKE BRUNN A.G.” on left side of receiver and “ZB 26 No 0534” on right side of receiver, yet retains the eagle crest on the top of receiver with orig “0534” SN and eagle over “63” proof marks. External SNs match. The bolt also exhibits Nazi eagle proof mark with Heinrich Krieghoff firing proof indicating this was a gun probably captured while still in the factory and subsequently finished under German occupation. Bbl appears to be a factory re-number with both Czech and Nazi proofs. Charles ERB bullet logo on flat underneath barrel. Current NFA registration form indicates manufacturer as “WAFFENWERKE BRUNN A.G.”. The gun exhibits the highest quality standards of fit and finish. It includes in addition to its orig bipod and sling an orig Nazi marked magazine loader, four orig 20 rnd magazines; none Nazi marked and one post-war 30 rnd magazine. Also included is an exceedingly rare clamp-on anti-aircraft spider sight. Pretty sweet! Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish very fine with an exceedingly attractive commercial type blue finish thinning in some places with a plum color to the hardened bbl latch and a brown patina starting on the bipod legs. Wooden furniture has small bruises, dings and scratches, yet is still very solid, serviceable and attractive. Muzzle has slight ding at 11 o’clock position, only noticeable upon close inspection when viewed from front. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very fine, shiny and bright. Bolt is extremely fine. Sling is fine with supple strong leather. Magazines rate very fine as does magazine loader. For the WWII shooting enthusiast this machine gun is about as good as it gets, as anyone who owns one of these will attest. 52168-5 JWK60 (35,00045,000) C&R
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Session 2 2104.
**ROYAL ARMS BREN MARK I Reverse MACHINE GUN (C & R). SN BB8559. Cal. .303 British. 21-1/2” bbl. Bren Mark I marked “MK I. / 1943” on left side of receiver. External SNs do not match as bbl is numbered “BD17079” as well as “FB234”. Bbl is also marked “MK I*”. Bbl retention latch matches receiver SN. Includes two 30 rnd mags and one spare bbl. British broad arrow proofs are present. Left side of receiver is engraved “JPL T AZ85653”, which indicates that at one time this arm was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with over 90% of black enamel reapplied vintage finish on receiver over orig blue finish chipping in places with some small spots of bare metal right below bbl. Bbl also has a coating of black enamel over its orig blue finish. Wooden carrying handle is of an attractive brown color and has dings and handling marks. Hand grip has only a few slight dings. Buttstock has been sanded and refinished and exhibits an attractive straight grain. Some slight pitting visible in places underneath reapplied finish. Gas port behind bipod shows evidence of firing yet action is extremely smooth. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very good with shiny lands and grooves with some slight pitting. Spare bbl is fine, with strong bright bore, extremely fine enamel finish, and clean gas port. A good solid example of a hard to find C & R eligible WWII British Bren gun. 52608-2 JWK116 (25,000-30,000) C&R
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Session 2 2105.
**FANTASTIC CONDITION EARLY STEYR “660” CODE GERMAN MP40 MACHINE GUN ON MATCHING WILSON REGISTERED TUBE (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN MP-495. Cal. 9 mm. 9-7/8” bbl. Absolutely fantastic attractive “660” code Steyr MP40 SN 597b dated 1940 with all visible numbers matching, including bolt and mainspring assembly, excepting front sight hood which is numbered 597 (probably from the factory). Nazi proofs on numerous parts with very clear and attractive eagle / WaA 623 proofs on bbl. Attractive chocolate brown furnishings. Bakelite resting bar, hexagon bbl nut both typical of Steyr manufacture during this period. Cocking handle locking piece with spring and poppit not present. These are readily available on secondary market and a straight forward fix. Included with this lot is one orig “kur 42” 32 rnd mag, and nine 32 rnd post-war mags. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as refinished. Exceedingly great care was taken to leave proof marks and factory markings clear and attractive. Corner of un-serialized resting bar metal retainer is chipped on left side. It takes the closest observers possible examination to detect pinprick pitting on the right side of the shoulder loop where it attaches to the lower receiver. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very good, with quite a bit of shine. The attractive color Bakelite, beautiful overall bluing and tight shoulder loop when extended makes this one incredibly attractive MP40. 52619-59 JWK158 (10,000-15,000)
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Session 2 2106.
**RARE EARLY VARIATION OF MP43/1 GERMAN MACHINE GUN WITH MKb42 BARREL (C&R). SN 2447c. Cal. 8mm Kurz. 16-1/8” bbl. This gun manufactured in 1943 and is marked on left side of receiver “MP43/1”. Final assembler was “C.G. Haenel” with corresponding eagle over “37” proofs on bbl and undersides of receiver forward of mag well. Stamped sheet metal parts manufactured by “cos” (Merz-Werke) with lower assembly “awt” (WMF CO). External SNs match. Bolt and piston match which are marked as made by “ar” (Mauser) with Haenel final proof. Includes one orig MP44 marked magazine. Buttstock which has 5-5/8” high profile heel to toe, is also “cos” manufacture and SN matches gun with an apparent factory over-strike of the 3rd digit. Handgrip safety has had the word “safe” lightly scratched in place where lever rotates. On right side below selector button the word “Full” is lightly scratched no doubt by the GI who brought this gun home as a souvenir. This gun has been carefully inspected by noted German assault rifle expert John Cross who declared that this gun is fitted with an MKb42 bbl and is 100% factory orig. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt is likewise near excellent. There is some thinning to the lower part of the receiver and some brown patina especially at the high edges with some very light pitting on the right side of the upper part of the magazine housing with some scattered light pinprick hardly noticeable on right side. Wooden grips and buttstock have some light bruising and a couple of scratches, but this in no way detracts from the outstanding condition and appearance of this machine gun. The rarity of this particular variation combined with outstanding condition should make this of particular interest to WWII machine gun collector/investor. The don’t come any better than this! 52359-1 JWK52 (25,000-35,000) C&R
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Session 2 2107.
**EXTREMELY SOUGHT AFTER GERMAN WWII MP-44 MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 6615. Cal. 7.92x33mm. 17-3/4” bbl. This classic German Sturmgewehr assault rifle was manufactured by “STEYR” in 1944 as indicated by “bnz” code on bottom of receiver with eagle proof over “WaA623”. Bottom of receiver forward of magazine well has a 3/8” diameter hole which exposes the unmolested chamber of what is apparently a replacement C.G. Haenel bbl. Bbl retention pin is solidly affixed in place but shows evidence of having been removed at some point in the past. External SNs do not match. Buttstock hardware is numbered “46”. Bolt SN does not match receiver or buttstock, but does match operating piston. Both of these pieces are Haenel manufacture. Buttstock is of the later lower profile type, 4-3/4” from heel to toe. Muzzle nut retaining plunger and spring and retaining pin not present. Three “MP-44” marked magazines included. Also included is one spare mainspring. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is good with significant portions of orig finish turning a pleasing grey/brown patina with light corrosion and pitting. Very good mechanics with strong bright bore with minor pitting. Wood is very good to fine with some dings and handling marks, but very strong and serviceable. Magazine finish ranges from good to very fine. The German MP-44 is the granddaddy of all modern assault rifles which pioneered the used of an “intermediate” sized cartridge effective at long range yet shorter length and lighter to carry. This rifle is a specimen of an important step in modern warfare doctrine and design. 52520-5 JWK76 (22,000-30,000) C&R
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Session 2 2108.
**SCARCE LATE WAR WWII GERMAN STG-44 STUMGEWEHR REGISTERED DE-ACTIVATED MACHINE GUN (C & R) (DEWAT). SN 832ai. Cal. 7.92 Kurz. 16-1/4” bbl. A great example of an “svw” (Mauser) manufactured STG-44 with “fxo” (C.G. Haenel) final proof on underside of receiver. Visible numbers matching throughout to include op-rod and Haenel manufactured bolt with appropriate extractor cut-out, stock is also matching laminated wood 5” toe to heel (later low profile style) length. No mainspring present. Marked “StG44” on left side of receiver, both eagle / 135 and eagle / 37 proofs are prominent on underside of receiver forward of mag well. Attractive later style brown Kunstloff (Bakelite) grip panels on hand grip. This machine gun was manufactured in 1945 as indicated on the mag housing during a period when these assault rifles were coming out with “2-tone” finish. Chamber has been welded shut with bbl welded to receiver at feed ramp point. This rifle includes one orig 30 rnd mag. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 5 as Curio & Relic eligible. It is a registered Deactivated machine gun which must follow the same transfer process as any other National Firearm Act item. This gun maybe legally re-activated upon application and approval by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good orig smooth gray finish on receiver, heat shield, cyl tube, rear sight, and bbl assembly. Very fine orig lustrous blue finish on buttstock hardware, pistol grip lower assembly, and ejection port cover. Bolt and oprod retain most of their smooth gray finish with firing residue still on bolt and op-rod from its last firing, which may have been during WWII. The left rear top quarter portion and to a lesser extent the upper right rear side of the buttstock exhibits blood staining just as if this gun were slung muzzle down when the unfortunate soldier sustained a wound. Mechanics are crisp, however not functional due to plug in bbl. Unable to determine condition of bore due to welded chamber. This is an absolutely incredible find for the advanced German WWII collector which has come direct to Julia’s from the Veterans family. This gun with its wear pattern and all the features I have already mentioned speaks history. 52725-1 JWK162 (15,000-20,000) C&R
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2109.
**EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE NAZI MARKED ERMA EMP MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 15936. Cal. 9mm. 9-3/4” bbl. This instantly recognizable Erma EMP machine gun has the nicest piece of wood this cataloger has ever seen on a sub-machine gun. It was very likely a reject from stock blank originally intended for a fine sporting shotgun which was re-purposed for the machine gun contract. There is a large 1” diameter knot in the wood on the right side to the rear of the forward grip which in no way affects serviceability. Marked with eagle proof on top of receiver as well as on the top of the bolt handle. One orig black leather magazine pouch marked “Schambach & Co” dated “1943” is included which has a barely discernible eagle over swastika proof. Also included are three orig 20 rnd magazines. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as re-finished with some very light, discernible pitting underneath the finish on the magazine housing assembly. Bolt and recoil mechanism are in the white. Magazines do not appear to be refinished and are very fine as is the magazine pouch. Mechanics are fine. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Wood has some slight dings and handling marks with a repaired crack at the upper left where it meets the rear of receiver as well as a small chip on the left side just forward of the rear sight. Neither of these are affected by recoil nor affect serviceability. This is one very attractive Erma exhibiting the finest standards of workmanship as one would expect from this era. 52359-2 JWK55 (8,000-15,000) C&R
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**GERMAN WWII ERMA EMP MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 13409. Cal. 9mm. 9-1/2” bbl. “As found” example of a German Erma EMP machine gun from an estate. Exterior numbers do not match. Bolt is from a later gun, however, it appears serviceable. Magazine housing not pinned to receiver and rotates freely. Rear of bbl and chamber show evidence of grinding, making it clear that this was at one time a de-activated gun. Face of chamber has been removed. Front sight blade not present. Includes one orig mismatched 30 rnd magazine. The EMP was a well made machine gun which saw use in German police as well as military units. Nazi eagle proof mark discernible on top of receiver. Hand struck numbers on receiver tube and magazine well. Original housing numbers over-struck as it is evidently a replacement incidental to the “in-progress” attempt to re-activate. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is good, with a mixture of refinished and orig finish. Mechanics need attention. Bolt does not move freely within receiver. Magazine housing not pinned and swivels freely. Rear of bbl and chamber ground with a tool. Bore is fine and bright. Bolt handle is a replacement. Wood is in very good condition with some dings, nicks and handling marks. Bbl shroud rotates with friction around bbl. This gun has the makings of a functional ERMA EMP once placed in the hands of a competent gunsmith. 52520-10 JWK73 (3,5005,500) C&R
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Session 2 2111.
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**VERY SCARCE EARLY DWM MG-08 MAXIM ON SLED WITH OPTIC (C & R). SN 7942. Cal. 8mm. 33” bbl with flash hider. Exceedingly rare early MG-08 with unadorned Fusee cover and simple “M.G.08.” on the top cover, manufactured by DWM. This is just under the 18,000th one of this model ever made. It includes an orig repainted sled mount, Emile Busch ZF12 optic, and a water can indicating a “SOUVENIR OF / AMERICAN VICTORY / ST. MINIEL / SEPT. 12 -16, 1918”. Also includes a much later vintage steel ammo can with Vickers belt with contemporary 8mm ammo (no doubt simply for display), and one Finish Maxim belt in its orig metal can. Also included is a spare lock. Oil lubrication caps not present at tops of hand grips. External numbers not matching, notably feed block. Neither lock matches. One ear of drain hose fitting broken off and not present. Wooden thumb piece of water jacket fill cap not present. Unnumbered Imperial German marked bbl. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine to very fine with 95% or better orig finish on receiver and side plates, with 90% or better on remainder overall with most of the loss being to the Fusee cover which has turned to a pleasing gray patina. Water jacket also turning to a pleasing brown patina with only 1 minor ding discernible on the right side above the drain fitting. Feed block rates fair, mostly gray. Wooden handles worn and chipped, but completely solid and serviceable. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is good with strong rifling, turning dark. Vickers belt and Finish belt are in good serviceable condition. Water can retains most of its gold over spray paint with very legible writing. Optics are clear. Sled very fine repainted green finish, no pads present, with a contemporary replacement bolt at rear attachment point for gun. Early MG-08 Maxims are very scarce and this tremendous find from an estate collection is sure to be of interest to early machine gun collectors. 52618-3 JWK110 (12,000-20,000) C&R 815
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Session 2 2112.
**EXTREMELY FINE CONDITION COLT SIDEPLATE SMOOTH JACKET AUSTRALIAN VICKERS MACHINE GUN IN MULTIPLE CALIBERS (C&R). SN 10646. Cal. 7.62 Russian, 8mm Mauser, and .303 British. 30-1/4� bbl. This is a 1952 Australian manufactured smooth jacket Vickers machine gun assembled onto a Colt Vickers sideplate. In addition to the orig .303 parts with bbl non-matching, also included is a bbl, feed block, and extractor adapted to fire 7.62 Russian, as well as another bbl, feed block, and extractor to fire 8mm Mauser. Also included is an orig optical sight bracket attached to left side of gun, clamp on windage sight in case, gunner’s tool box with spare trigger bar, actuating thumb piece, orig shorter back plate retention bolts for use when sight bracket not employeed, spanner, fuzee spring tension measuring tool, and very distinctive bulbous flash hider casing. Additionally a green upright water can, an orig red steam hose, 8mm Mauser aluminum belt, steel Russian belt, and brass tabbed green cloth .303 Vickers belt. Also an orig Vickers transit chest and WWII era brass headed tri-pod, complete with sight
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graduation disk. External SN’s Reverse not matching. 7.62 Russian feed block is an adapted steel feed block SN A2641 with hand inscribed “7.62 x 54R” clearly visible at top. 8mm feed block also of steel and orig factory marked “CAL 7.9”. 8mm bbl manufactured by FN with Belgian proofs marked 7.9mm “B. Blindee” which is appropriate. Extractor for the 8 mm bbl has a circle enclosing and R proof mark at bottom. .303 British feed block is Australian, made of brass. .303 extractor is also standard Australian manufacture. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance extremely fine mixture of orig and refinished parts on gun proper, upon remanufacture. Markings extremely clear with VSM marked fuzee cover. Extremely attractive green painted water jacket. Optical sight bracket rates good, mostly a gray patina with scattered areas of light pitting. 7.62 Russian feed block fair in terms of very little orig finish remaining but also a pleasing gray patina turning brown in some areas. Mechanics are crisp and positive. All bores are fine with strong rifling, bright bore with minor pitting. Muzzle shows evidence of firing with green verdigris. 8mm bbl has fair exterior bluing remaining mostly a gray patina. .303 bbl exterior finish very fine. Both belts are complete, cloth belt has seen very little use if any. Aluminum belt shows evidence of use with leather lead in tab intact. Gunner’s chest and transit chest in fine condition as is water can. The Vickers machine gun is one of the most versatile of the water cooled machine guns as there are so many different calibers it can be adapted to. They are reliable and exceedingly durable making them one of the more popular of the early belt fed machine guns. This specimen is in great condition with the parts necessary to fire multiple calibers. A very attractive piece and eligible for transfer directly to a Curio & Relics license holder with BATF approval. 525261 JWK93 (15,000-20,000) C&R
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**WILSON SIDEPLATE FLUTED JACKET VICKERS MACHINE GUN ON TRIPOD WITH NUMEROUS ACCESSORIES (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN VSA115. Cal. .303 British. 30-1/4” bbl. Extremely fine and very attractive VSM marked fluted jacket Vickers machine gun on a Wilson registered sideplate. In addition to an orig Australian manufactured fuzee cover is a very attractive reproduction brass fuzee cover, currently on gun. Bronze .303 feed block with Australian marked feed arm also in gun. Accessories include, spare bbl and lock, broad arrow marked spanner and reproduction combination tool as manufactured by Dolf Goldsmith, Reverse reproduction steel sight bracket with long pins for placement on side of receiver, clamp on windage front sight, orig lubrication and water cans, bulbous flash hider shell in ZB26 mag can, low profile rotating spout water can and high profile water can, orig black rubber steam hose, rare orig wooden with brass hardware ammo box with tabless 1964 dated belt with approximately 200 live rnds of commercial Boxer Primed ammunition, five white steel ammunition cans, four wooden ammunition boxes, four aluminum Turkish Vickers belts, four green cloth brass tabbed Vickers belts, two tabless Vickers belts, and approximately 800 boxer primed .303 cartridges empty cases by S & B and PPU. There are also 120 rnds of commercially loaded Boxer Prime cartridges in this lot. Three very desirable books included; The Grand Old Lady of No Man’s Land by Dolf Goldsmith, .303 Vickers Medium Machine Gun by Ian Skennerton, and a 1943 from C.O.C. Training Center Instructions for Armourers. Also included is a WWII era brass headed tripod and orig Vickers transit chest with steel and brass cleaning rod and oiler inside. External numbers not matching. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance extremely fine upon remanufacture with white filled lettering and matte finish on blue parts with extremely attractive polished brass fuzee cover and more of a matte finished feed block. Top of jacket marked “VSM” with broad arrow and military proof marks. Wooden handles extremely fine and attractive with a grain check on the left handle. Oil caps of spade handles have very nice sealing washers. Brass chains at muzzle and steam cork appear vintage. Tools and cans are in fine to extremely fine condition with orig vintage wood and brass box having a cracked lid but still very attractive and serviceable. Belts appear in good condition as does transit chest, tripod also in fine and serviceable condition. Mechanics of gun are crisp. Spare bbl and lock extremely fine showing little if any use. Fine strong bright bore of bbl in gun, extremely fine bore in spare bbl. Boxer Primed brass in orig paste board boxes. A very attractive and as documented in consignors home video provided to this cataloger, “A fine running gun”. Fluted jacket Vickers tend to bring favorable comments from all and this one is especially nice with its accessories. 52516-1 JWK94 (12,00018,000)
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2114.
**HIGHLY SOUGHT BSA LEWIS MODEL 1914 MACHINE GUN WITH CRATE AND ACCESSORIES. (C&R). SN A310. Cal. .303 British. Bbl length 26 1/2”. This exceedingly fine Lewis Ground Gun includes ten 47-round magazines loaded with original corrosive ammunition and also includes a specially fitted transit chest with spare bbl, piston, butt stock (less hardware), bolt, 2 pan loading tools, bi-pod, shroud sling ring and cleaning rod. Also included is Small Arms Identification Series manual on Lewis Machine Gun by Ian Skennerton. There is also a protective leather muzzle cover in the transit chest. Typical markings on receiver indicating manufacture by Birmingham Smalls Arms Co. with British Broad Arrow proofs at various locations. Original SN’s struck through as typically found. External numbers not matching as restruck, with hand grip No. 14303. Oiler present in butt stock. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on a form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good, with over 80% original finish remaining, thinning to a gray patina, particularly at the high points. Carrying handle retains its original brass retention chains and leather covering. Wood of butt stock and carrying handle has some light handling marks with an expert repair to the rear of the oiler at both the heel and the toe. Screws show evidence of turning. Pistol grip wood has a couple of noticeable gouges on right side, which do not affect serviceability. Mechanics are fine. Bores of both bbls fine, shiny and bright. Pan magazines are good to very good original finish. Spare stock has some light chips and handling marks but otherwise very good. Spare bolt extremely fine. Transit chest with contemporary green and orange paint, and stenciled. The Lewis gun is widely regarded as the most desirable of the WWI “Light” machine gun designs, which soldiers of both sides preferred when they could get them. This specimen is quite attractive, with a very smooth action and should be of interest to the WWI machine gun collector. 52516-2 JWK95 (12,000-18,000) C&R
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Session 2 2115.
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**HISTORIC WWI BSA LEWIS MODEL 1914 MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN A774. Cal. .303. 28-1/2� bbl. Very original (Birmingham Small Arms) Lewis model 1914 from an estate collection which retains in addition to the front sling swivel and orig clamp on bi-pod, 5 orig 47 rnd mags, all British marked. Also included are two gear assemblies, extractor and charging handle knob. External markings re-numbered as is typical to match both front and rear assemblies A774, orig numbers have been struck through. Oiler cap not present in buttstock nor is sighting disk or rear sling swivel assembly. Mainspring not present. British proof marks and broad arrow present on receiver. Top cover marked with typical Birmingham Small Arms Co. and patent markings. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is good, orig finish with light to moderate fine pitting. Mechanics need attention. Pleasing brown patina mixed with more lustrous finish on cooling jacket, much more lustrous blue finish on top cover. Wood has numerous handling marks and dings but very serviceable. Lower screws missing from buttplate. One wing of brass retention nut for bi-pod broken away with retaining shaft somewhat bent, yet remains serviceable. Bore is dark with fine to moderate pitting. A very orig specimen overall which with the addition of a mainspring and some work could likely be restored to a firing condition. Nice item to find with 5 orig mags. 52520-6 JWK79 (8,000-14,000) C&R
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Session 2 2116.
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**CSRG CHAUCHAT MODEL 1918 MACHINE GUN IN .30-06 (C&R). SN A290. Cal. 30-06. 22” bbl with flash hider. Chauchat model 1918 as manufactured by Chauchat, Sutter, Ribeyrolles and Gladiator (CSRG) for United States WWI forces. The U.S. WWI expeditionary force was short on machine guns upon their arrival in France and as an expedient France supplied them with the Chauchat in 8mm Lebel which was later redesigned to use the U.S. .30-06 cartridge. The model 1918 is the designation for this .30-06 version. Correctly marked “CSRG. A” (the “A” denoting it is a 30-06 model). Includes one cleverly adapted Johnson magazine and a canvas mag carrying pouch and exceedingly rare Chauchat rifleman’s belt marked “Long 3-18”. External SNs match. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is good overall thinning to an even gray patina with some more finish in recessed areas and significantly more finish remaining on left side of lower receiver. Receiver tube exhibits added marking “NFA Norcross GA / A 290”. Wood shows numerous handling marks and some dings and scratches, but is very strong and serviceable with a pleasing dark color. Bore is fine with some darkness to the grooves. Bbl detent catch has been twisted, but holds and could be straightened by a competent gunsmith. Chamber face shows some evidence of machine work indicating that this gun may have been a dewat at one time, but also has had a slight recess filed for the extractor to rotate, which for those who know these machine guns is what is needed to help them run properly. On the orig unmodified .30-06 Chauchats the extractor rested on the chamber face. Bolt and bolt face in excellent condition, firing pin hole has slight ding, but nothing that would interfere with function. Left lip of muzzle flash hider has significant ding, but this does not detract from the overall appearance. Previous owner stated that this is an outstanding shooter. Smoothness of action, overall appearance, combined with complete and attractive dark wood in desirable caliber, and low serial number makes this a very fine addition for the advanced WWI collector. 52517-3 JWK82 (4,500-7,500) C&R 821
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**SIDARME MODEL 1915 CHAUCHAT MACHINE GUN, 8MM LEBEL (C&R). SN 22879. Cal. 8mm Lebel. 22” bbl, with flash hider. Manufactured by Sidarme. Accessories include one orig canvas mag pouch, in fine condition, and four magazines in carrying box. One mag has an “SA” marking indicating Finnish issue. Gun appears all orig vintage with external SN’s matching. Bi-pod legs move completely freely. Mags fit properly in well. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall condition and appearance is very good with bipod having top 4” of both legs bright metal finish where patina has been cleaned off. Overall finish on rest of gun is 80% deep blue with numerous flecks of brown patina on the receiver and bbl shroud. Still, attractive dark finish throughout. Wood furnishings also dark finish and attractive, with some scratches and gouges on both sides, but wood is all present and serviceable. Bore is shiny and bright, bolt and bolt face are also shiny and bright. One bi-pod leg appears to be slightly bent. Rear sight also somewhat bent, but both could be straightened. Wooden mag box with reinforced metal corners has graygreen paint and interior wood is clean, center partition has longitudinal split down center that can be easily glued. The four mags appear to be in good serviceable condition with bluing remaining. Box latch fastener still present. Canvas and leather mag carrying satchel in very fine condition. leather turning hard and starting to crack, but still serviceable. After WWI many of these guns were sold to Finland and also a significant number went down into southern Europe. Overall a very fine specimen of the 8mm Lebel Chauchaut. 52517-2 JWK81 (3,500-6,500) C&R
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Reverse 2118. **HOTCHKISS 1914 PORTABLE MACHINE GUN MADE FOR BRAZIL (C&R). SN 144. Cal. 7mm. 23-1/2” bbl. French made portable Hotchkiss with fixed wooden stock made under contract for Brazil. Marked on left side of receiver “MITRAILLEUSE LEGERE HOTCHKISS/BREVETEE S.G.D.G. CALIBRE 7 M/M”. Gun appears to have all external SN matching parts. Bbl, bbl retaining collar, bolt, charging handle, feed shuttle and buttstock. Mechanics are fine. Bbl threaded for flash hider which is not present. Brazilian crest on right side of receiver. Bi-pod legs and spring clips present and serviceable. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good to very good with about 60% blue finish thinning along receiver and forend assembly. Bbl retains significantly more finish. Wooden buttstock has some scratches and brassing to bottom of hand grip and 1” crack on left side where it meets receiver and also on right side extending about an inch to the rear of the tang in a curving radius forward, but is otherwise complete and serviceable. Mechanics are fine. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. Bore has strong rifling with slight darkness to grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Gas nut is clean with only slight pitting. This weapon appears as if someone just took it from a Brazilian soldier and brought it home. Nice orig, unaltered condition. The Hotchkiss design was dependable and effective as a slow firing machine gun and was used by several countries during and after WWI. It’s heavy, slowing firing design is very popular with those who own specimens. 51810-2 JWK51 (7,500-12,000) C&R
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***CHILEAN MADSEN M.1946 SERIAL NUMBER 13. (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE) (C&R). SN 13. Cal. 30-06. 24” bbl. Chilean Madsen in highly desirable caliber, with orig. metal box of 5 magazines, on orig tripod which includes serviceable leather strap for holding forward leg in closed position. Receiver marked “EJERCITO DE CHILE/F.A.MADSEN SERIE A.No 13/M.1946 CAL.7.62mm”. These were the most advanced models of the Madsen. Exterior SN’s match. Action is very positive. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is transferable only to current FFL and SOT license holders on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible as a pre-86 Dealer Sample. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with about 90% orig dark black enamel finish on all metal parts with numerous scuffs and scratches but still overall very nice. Wooden buttstock has numerous gouges, dings and handling marks and there is some wear to the butt itself but still very serviceable. Bore is fine with darkness in the grooves. Tripod paint is orig with about 60-70% coverage. Some smooth corrosion to exposed metal but still very serviceable and condition consistent with gun. Mechanics are fine. Magazines and box are extremely fine. A very attractive Madsen, complete and in a very desirable caliber. 52517-10 JWK83 (5,000-9,000) C&R
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**HISTORIC WWI GERMAN MAXIM 08/15 MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 3079B. Cal. 8mm. 28” bbl. This Maxim 08/15 was manufactured in Erfurt in 1918. External SN’s match except for feed block which is 9863a, lock, and top cover retaining latch. Bbl SN matches receiver. Two complete spare locks are included in this lot. Steam cover not present. Sought after muzzle attachment is present. Typical top cover markings with later style fuzee cover, with cut-out for sideplate reinforcements. No drum hanger present. Water filler plug thumb piece not present. Reinforcement plate present at bottom center of water jacket. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fair with significant scale and corrosion on fuzee cover, less pronounced on receiver and top cover. Moderate corrosion and several small dings on orig dark olive painted water jacket. Top cover retention latch frozen in place. Fuzee spring has good tension. Mechanics need attention as feed block lower arm broken off as is often found. Otherwise, mechanics would likely be functional. Wooden stock is loose in its hardware, but still strong and serviceable. Fair bore with heavy pitting but visible rifling. Muzzle does not seat all the way into socket, but this may clean up. With the addition of the appropriate parts and some competent effort, this gun could likely be restored to a firing condition. At nearly 100 years old, this gun is an iconic piece of WWI history. 52520-7 JWK76 (4,500-5,500) C&R
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**WWII RUSSIAN PPS-43 MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN O9566. Cal. 7.62 x 25mm. 13-1/4� bbl. Very straight forward specimen of a Russian PPS-43 machine gun which saw widespread use during WWII. Gun has a replaced lower assembly pinned to upper receiver with a hard black top position hand grip. Two spare lower assemblies are included, one of which has a wooden hand grip, the other black hard composition hand grip. Four spare bolts without extractors and three mainsprings, as well as a cut bbl shroud and torch cut receiver remnants are included in this lot. Also included are thirty 30 rnd mags, nine 71 rnd drums, which do not fit this firearm but are included nonetheless, and one orig web and leather sling attached to this machine gun. Top of receiver marked 1944 with SN. External SN’s do not match. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and orig finish is fair on upper assembly with significant scattered pitting and otherwise brown patina. Fine orig finish on mismatched lower assembly making a stark but functional contrast. Mechanics are fine as is bore which is shiny and bright with some scattered light pitting. Swing up shoulder rest, rotates appropriately. Mags are good or better with scattered light pitting. Cut receiver pieces retain quite a bit of their orig finishes. Sling is good, but leather is cracking to the point where it is good for display only. The PPS-43 is a simple and easy to manufacture machine gun which was produced in great numbers during WWII and enjoys popularity today among both historical collectors and recreational shooters. 52520-9 JWK88 (12,000-18,000) C&R
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**EXTREMELY SCARCE MADSEN MODEL 1924 BULGARIAN CONTRACT MACHINE GUN WITH MAGAZINES AND SPARE PARTS (C&R). SN 7923. Cal. 8mm Mauser. 18-3/4” bbl. This extremely scarce Bulgarian contract Danish Madsen Model 1924 was at one time de-activated and these deactivated parts with weld plugged chamber and cutout of chamber, bbl and bolt assembly included SN “6994-A”. In addition to current serviceable 8mm bbl and lock assembly, SN “EM3203-A” are spare serviceable bbl and lock assemblies “EM3102B” and “EM3051B” also in 8mm. Both of these as well as one in gun appear matching and serviceable. Shroud currently fitted on gun is an un-numbered replacement, but the orig shroud with bi-pod is included, as well as an orig complete spare bolt assembly with pin and lever in good serviceable condition. Also included is an orig leather magazine pouch holding 4 orig magazines, plus 1 additional magazine for a total of 5 in 8mm Mauser. There is an additional magazine in the orig 8x56mm caliber. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as re-finished with the exception of the detachable muzzle which rates very good with the orig finish turned a more brown patina. Orig shroud also extremely fine as re-finished with clear markings and some discernible light pitting. Spare bbl and lock assemblies are orig finish with actions in the white. Bbl in gun and lock have been refinished. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bore in 8mm spares also appear fine and shiny. Unable to determine other bore because both muzzle and chamber are welded shut. Wooden stock has numerous bruises and dings with a 4” long crack parallel to the receiver line on right side only which does not detract from serviceability. Bakelite cocking handle knob has a a couple of chips but still remains serviceable. The Madsen is a popular early machine gun design and finding one in a readily available caliber which is fully transferable is a big bonus! 52359-3 JWK54 (8,000-12,000) C&R
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**JAPANESE TYPE 92 Reverse HEAVY MACHINE GUN ON TRIPOD WITH EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL MANUAL (C&R). SN 1057. Cal. 7.7mm. 28-1/2” bbl. Kokura Manufactured Japanese Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun on its orig tripod including scarce orig flash hider SN 427, brass optic slot coverplate and exceedingly rare orig Japanese manual with red cover. Also included, is a high quality homemade bbl removal tool. Oiler reservoir cap and retention clip not present. Stacked cannon ball symbol above SN on left side of receiver and marking indicate Kokura Manufacture in 1938 January. External SNs match. The Japanese Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun was derived from the French Hotchkiss design and fires from a brass feed strip at a relatively slow rate of fire. Any who have fired this model weapon will attest to its reliability, accuracy and durability. Relatively few specimens are available as registered machine guns. There was a significant amount of ammunition on orig feed strips brought into the United States in years past and it is generally available on the collector market. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine with about 90% finish remaining overall thinning to a grey patina on the top cover /oiler and the bbl retention collar. Internal parts are in very fine condition. Very good strong bore with some shine and some noticeable pitting. Oiler brush in very good serviceable condition. Tripod, manufactured by Hitachi, is in good condition with over 60% of its orig paint and includes the orig carrying handles and rear “handlebars” with remains of the leather handle coverings in 3 of the 4 positions. The extremely scarce Japanese manual is in fine condition turning yellow at the edges with corner wear and a loss of some portion of the red cover. A very exciting find for the WWII collector and shooting enthusiasts alike. 52525-1 JWK71 (18,00028,000) C&R
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2124. **EXTREMELY RARE MUKDEN MANUFACTURED JAPANESE TYPE 96 LIGHT MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 30191. Cal. 6.5 JAP. 24� bbl. Japanese Type 96 machine gun originally manufactured by Mukden in September 1938. Subsequently it went through a Japanese military re-fit which changed the knife latch type bbl retention system to the improved wedge type retaining system as seen on the Japanese Type 99 Model. This retrofit was carried out on a number of Type 96 guns in the latter part of WWII. This gun includes one adapted German MG15 magazine which fits perfectly into the magazine well. External SNs do not match. Buffer and lower assemblies do not match receiver number. Operating piston does match, bolt does not. Lower assembly and bolt are within a few SNs of each other. Lower assembly retaining wedge not present. Muzzle flash hider not present. Hole has been drilled on right side of receiver at top front of magazine well, apparently for pin to retain insert for adapted magazine. Bbl does not match receiver SN. It often occurred in the field when guns were dis-assembled for cleaning that parts would be inadvertently swapped out. It was also common practice for Japanese armorers to use whatever parts were available when servicing guns. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good with a mixture of orig and refinished parts with some scattered pitting visible on lower assembly and on magazine cover as well as some significant scale and pitting on buttplate. Not unusual considering the part of the world in which these guns were employed, the climatic conditions, and rigors of military life in the field. Bolt has a couple of scallop marks about an inch to the rear of the face on the top which does not in any way affect serviceability. Magazine well has been professional and expertly fitted with a permanent insert at the front which acts as a tab in which a corresponding window in the front of the MG 15 magazine fits into. Bright shiny bore. Mechanics are fine. Wood has a couple of chips and gouges and has been refinished but still the overall presentation and appearance of this machine gun is very good. Scarce manufacturer and rare late-war bbl attachment configuration make this a desirable variation for the Japanese machine gun collector. 52525-2 JWK72 (8,500-12,500) C&R
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**EARLY MANUFACTURED JAPANESE TYPE 99 MACHINE GUN WITH SCOPE (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 0002. Cal. 7.7. 21-3/4” bbl. This interesting Japanese Type 99 LMG was registered by Stars & Bars military antiques with their SN 0002 and is so marked with their name, city and state on the bottom of the receiver. This receiver retains its orig Japanese markings indicating it was made by Hitachi in February 1942. Bbl matches receiver SN as does ejection and magazine covers. Bolt and ejector do not match receiver SN. Wooden stock with monopod is a replacement from another orig gun has hand inscribed Japanese design on left side. Flash hider, dust cover for charging handle and buffer latch retention spring and poppet not present. Rubber eye cup for scope also not present (they almost never are). None of this effects serviceability of the gun. Included in this lot is an orig 2.5X Fuji scope and one adapted MG-13 magazine. Orig early style headspace washer affixed to receiver normally with two screws, in this case only one screw present. Current NFA registration form mistakenly lists this as Model “M 97” which can be requested correction upon transfer. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This gun is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. Although fully transferable, it is not Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine as refinished, with some areas of pitting visible under the refinish, more noticeably on frame and socket of lower assembly. Mechanics are fine. Charging handle has a couple of noticeable dings on rear side. Buffer has a 1/2”l x 1/8” dent visible when viewed from the rear. Buffer spring is very strong. Optic has a slight visual blemish but still is serviceable. Exterior of the optic is in very good condition with handling marks. Wooden stock slightly loose in socket. Bore is fine with shiny lands, dark in the grooves. Wood has been lightly sanded and refinished with some small dings, chips and handling marks. Consignor states this is a good running machine gun and has included video links demonstrating this. Gun was formerly on display at the Stars & Bars Mlitary Antiques Museum and is quite a fine and interesting example of the improved Japanese LMG of WWII. 52756-1 JWK165 (8,000-10,000)
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**OUTSTANDING JAPANESE TYPE 99 LIGHT MACHINE GUN WITH ADAPTER TO FIRE FROM TRIPOD (C & R). SN 4077. Cal. 7.7 Japanese. 261/2” bbl with flash hider. Mfg by Nagoya in April of 1943. This Type 99 LMG includes 3 unadapted MG-13 mags. This cataloger has successfully adapted these mags to Jap type 99 machine guns. External SNs match as does bbl, bolt, and operating rod. This specimen includes the monopod at the rear of the butt and the typical adjustable gas port nut at end of gas block, with rather scarce flash hider present as well as bbl head space ring. This specimen also has a post war clam shell adapter affixed to the gas tube just forward of the receiver which will allow it to be mounted to to some kind of a tripod in much the same manner as an M-60 machine gun, an innovative idea. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine as refinished. Dull gray finish over some scattered areas of pitting noticeable at the ejection port and right side of bbl where it meets the receiver, otherwise very little pitting. Mags show evidence of scattered light pitting. Wooden bbl carrying handle appears to be a reproduction replacement with a hex head screw retainer cap. Wooden buttstock is refinished with black enamel painted buttplate. Wooden hand grip and carrying handle show several dings but remain strong and serviceable. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very fine shiny and bright. Overall a very nice matching Jap Type 99, with evidence of it being used as a shooter. 52619-51 JWK106 (7,500-10,000) C&R 829
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**EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE AND HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE ASTRA MODEL 902 SELECT FIRE MACHINE GUN (PISTOL) (C & R). SN 12928. Cal. 7.63mm. 7-1/8” bbl. Incredibly scarce and in high condition, Amnesty registered Astra Model 902 fixed mag, broom handle machine pistol with non-matching wooden stock (SN 29741). Gun marked on lefts side of frame “ASTRA AUTOMATIC PISTOL CAL 7.63” with patent date, right hand side has selector lever with Spanish proof marks present. Receiver SN is the only visible SN. Orig Amnesty registration form is included as provenance, as well as orig documentation where this gun was ordered from Astra in 1960, unaltered with the fire control lever shipped separately. This orig selector lever and sear in its orig packaging are present and included with this lot. The orig manual for the Astra Model F in its orig envelope dated November, 1960 is also included. Also included is the applicants copy for the license to import this very gun. Apparently the orig registrant requested a leather carrier, however a postcard from the Astra representative indicated they were out of stock. The original registrant was apparently a very discerning collector and alert to implementation of the Amnesty in 1968, which has provided this gun to be available to collectors. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine orig finish with some tiny pin prick oxidation on the fixed mag housing and some slight scratches on the bbl with a touch of muzzle wear. Wood is very fine with some slight handling marks. Nitra blue still present on stock latch which exhibits SN 47. Traces of color case hardening visible on trigger and rear sight
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elevator. Mechanics are crisp and although not test fired is likely in semi-auto as the orig selector lever and sear are not currently installed, and included. Bore is very fine, bright, and shows very little use. Orig documentation is extremely fine on very thin paper with orig postage stamps and address. The Astra 900 series was designed as competitor to the Mauser market in late 1927. These pistols are very high quality, machined from top quality materials and finished and fitted to compete with their Mauser counterparts. The Model 902 utilized the same frame as the earlier 900 and 901 with an additional mag piece attached below the frame, making it look like the Mauser 20 shot. This gun was only produced from 1928 until 1933, with a total of only just over 7000 guns ever produced encompassing both semi-auto only and select fire models. When the competition started marketing detachable box mag fed select fire guns it spelled the end of the 902 with its fixed mag. This specimen with its stock and especially its provenance is one of the very few and probably one of the most desirable of its kind registered for private ownership in the United States. This cataloger had never seen anything that comes anywhere close to comparison in terms of condition combined with provenance. 52690-1 JWK119 (10,000-20,000) C&R
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**EXTREMELY RARE FULLY TRANSFERABLE SPANISH COPY OF THE MAUSER FULL-AUTO BROOMHANDLE MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 31643. Cal. 7.63mm. 5-5/8” bbl. Very scarce as a fully transferable select fire machine pistol. This was manufactured by BEISTEGUI HERMANUS as fourth model variation of model MM31 which were produced between 1931 to 1935. Date code “H” indicates this specimen was made in 1935. It is a close copy of the popular Broomhandle Mauser Schnellfeuer machine pistol. Unlike later Spanish copies, this model was built so that Mauser magazines perfectly interchange. This specimen includes, a mismatched Mauser shoulder stock and 3 orig Mauser marked mags, one is a 10 rnd, the others 20 rnds. External SN’s matching on gun, year code “H”, with stock SN 353152. Spanish proof marks on right side of frame above wooden handle and on upper assembly on right side of chamber and on bbl. Wooden grips have been hand enhanced with custom checkering and exhibit initials “E.P.V” on right side, with “1947” on the left side. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance is fair, orig finish with either a gray or brown patina with areas of scattered pitting and moderate to heavy pitting to bbl on right side in vicinity of front sight. One would say “It’s a brown gun”. Mechanics are fine. Good well worn bore with moderate pitting. Grips are very solid and serviceable. Wooden buttstock is good and solid with no noticeable cracks, but numerous dings and handling marks and the gun fits well inside. When gun is mounted on stock there is some right to left play. Of the three mags, one 20 rnd mag is fine with deep lustrous finish, the others have commensurate finish as the gun itself. At total production of only 1000 of both semi and select fire variations including both fixed and detachable magazine variations, with VERY FEW select fire specimens ever being registered here in the United States, as fully transferable machine guns, this model is exceedingly scarce in any condition. 52520-8 JWK89 (10,000-20,000) C&R
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**FLEMING REGISTERED HECKLER & KOCH FOUR POSITION AUTO SEAR IN H & K SP-89 HOST MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN H-2751. Cal. 9mm. 6-5/8� bbl. This Fleming registered fully transferable slotted tab front and rear pin auto Sear pack with 4-position selector is on an H & K SP-89 host gun (SN 21-27211). Currently in 9mm with additional configuration calibers .22 and .308. This means this auto Sear pack can be moved from host gun to host gun in this variety of calibers. Ambidextrous selector switch in safe, semi, 3-shot burst, and full auto, this Sear pack is the most sought after of the configurations. SN is visible on Sear pack on rear side when removed. Host gun has typical H & K markings with proof marks indicating manufacture in 1993 and includes folding stock, vertical pistol grip forend, one 30 and one 20 rnd mag. Receiver SN is the only visible SN. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine, near mint in all respects. Powder coat black finish with deep lustrous blue on mags. Mechanics are crisp. Extremely fine, brilliant, bright bore. 52626-12 JWK126 (30,000-40,000)
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Session 2 2130.
**BILLISTICS REGISTERED RECEIVER HECKLER & KOCH MP-5 FOUR POSITION SELECTOR MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 6066. Cal. 9mm. 11� bbl. This is a Billistics registered fully transferable H & K MP-5 machine gun. Registered in 9mm only. Ambidextrous selector switch in safe, semi, 3-shot burst, and full auto. Typical H & K markings with proof marks indicating manufacture in 1985 and includes telescoping stock, horizontal forend, one 32 curved mag and prong type threaded bbl at muzzle, making this easily adaptable to a suppressor. Receiver SN is the only visible SN. Owner states that he purchased this gun new and has never fired it. Asserts it may have been test fired when it was remanufactured, but never by him. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine, near mint in all respects. Powder coat black finish with deep lustrous blue on mag. Mechanics are crisp. Extremely fine, brilliant, bright bore. One of the finest modern shooting platforms available today in magnificent orig condition. 52653-3 JWK134 (30,000-40,000)
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**HIGHLY SOUGHT FLEMING REGISTERED HECKLER & KOCH MODEL 51 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN A 052664. Cal. 308. 9-1/2” bbl. Marked “HK 51” on left side of magazine well. Proof mark indicates orig manufacture in 1981. Typical configuration with 3-position selector and telescoping shoulder stock. Includes one 20 rnd magazine marked “G3 HK 02/89”. Parts are un-serialized. Pushpin receiver. “IBMC” marked bbl. These HK machine guns are widely regarded as state of the art full auto weapons. The Model 51 in its 308 is the most powerful of these and has a widespread and enthusiastic following. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish very fine with some light handling marks and wear to the high edges. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant bore. Steel floorplate of magazine exhibits some light scale. Composite parts extremely fine with only the lightest of handling marks. With the versatility of its telescoping stock combined with its excellent handling characteristics, this machine gun is at the top of the list for any tactically oriented shoot enthusiast. 52501-2 JWK69 (30,00045,000)
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**FLEMING REGISTERED HECKLER & KOCH MP5SD MACHINE GUN WITH FLEMING REGISTERED SUPPRESSOR (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). 1) HECKLER & KOCH MP5SD. SN 3969. Cal. 9mm. 13” bbl. Spectacular suppressed Heckler & Koch Fleming registered MP5SD machine gun by URBACH, which means it is one of the best and has an outstanding barrel in it. Marked “HK MP5SD” on top of receiver which is the registered part of this machine gun. Orig manufactured in 1983 according to proof marks. Pushpin lower with tab for mag release and typical telescoping shoulder stock. Includes both 4-position hand grip with Safe, Semi, 3-shot burst, and Full auto and also an additional 3-position hand grip assembly with Safe, Semi, and Full auto. Also includes four straight MP5 HK marked 30 rnd magazines, one curved HK marked 30 rnd magazine and one curved un-marked 40 rnd magazine. The move from the straight to curved magazines had nothing to do with functionality, but was instead based upon appearance when carried in a vest against the chest. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4, and will require two NFA transfer forms for transfer, one for the machine gun and one for the suppressor. If going tax paid, this will incur two $200 transfer taxes. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine. Orig finish with only the very slightest of handling marks discernible only upon close inspection. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Bolt face also extremely fine. Both hand grip assemblies also very fine with some residue in the recesses. When one utilizes sub-sonic ammunition, one will note the tremendously reduced report when firing this firearm. A great combination and opportunity for the modern shooting enthusiast, especially when one does not want to bother the neighbors too much. NFA 2) FLEMING FIREARMS SD. SN 125SD. NFA 52522-1, 52522-2 JWK70 (28,000-40,000)
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Session 2 2133.
**EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL COLT 1921AC THOMPSON MACHINE GUN WITH ORIGINAL VINTAGE “C” DRUM (C&R). SN 8842. Cal. .45 ACP. 12-1/2” bbl with unmarked Cutts compensator. Former Hancock County Sheriff ’s Dept. (Hancock, WVA) Colt 1921AC Thompson. Includes 1 very rare vintage orig “C” drum with “New York N.Y., U.S.A.” address, 1920 patent dates, “No. 1868” matching numbers on drum and drum cover. Also included in this lot are three Seymour 30 rnd mags and three 1920-1921 patent date 20 rnd mags. Externally visible numbers matching on gun. Anchor proof mark present on buttstock. Consignor relays that previous owner stated this gun was formerly in the possession of the Hancock County West Virginia Sheriff ’s dept, and that this gun was likely present during the coal mine uprising. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine lustrous blue orig finish with some slight wear to a gray patina at high edges with a small area of barely discernible pin prick oxidization on the right side of the receiver just forward and below of the ejection port. Orig dark finish wood exhibits typical dings and handling marks. There is a small bit of white paint at the rear notch point of the rear sight with a tiny white dot of paint on the front sight at its rear which is no doubt a clever sighting expedient for some previous owner. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very good with light pitting in the grooves with strong rifling. Stick mags range from fine with some gray/brown patina on one of the 20 rnd and one of the 30 rnd mags, to much more lustrous finish on one each of the 20 and 30 rnd mags. 100 rnd drum retains an orig lustrous blue finish inside with a very fine matte blue finish on the exterior. Thompsons come in and Thompsons go out, but when one comes in with an orig “C” drum everybody takes notice! 52653-1 JWK132 (30,000-50,000) C&R 837
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**TRULY STELLAR ORIGINAL CONDITION COLT 1921/28 NAVY OVERSTAMP THOMPSON MACHINE GUN IN ORIGINAL CASE WITH ACCESSORIES (C&R). SN 9507. Cal. 45 ACP. 12-1/4” bbl. This absolutely fabulous condition Colt US Navy marked Model 1921/28 over-stamp Thompson was formerly in the personal collection of James L. Ballou, author of the noted Browning Automatic Rifle reference book, A Rock and a Hard Place. This specimen comes in its orig hard carry case with one orig New York address 50 rnd drum, four 20 rnd magazines; two un-marked and the other two with “August 24 1920” patent dates. Brass cleaning rod with 45 Cal. brush also included. Buttstock has anchor proof mark. US Navy engraved above model on left side of receiver. Cutts logo on top front of compensator with square cut-out slots. External SNs match. Photocopy of registration form showing James Lester Ballou as transferee included. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable as Curio & Relic eligible on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. PROVENANCE: James Lester Ballou Collection. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine with brilliant shiny bore. Very crisp mechanics. Orig finish is outstanding with some slight wear to the finish where actuator knob contacts slot of receiver. Metal parts retain a moderate coating of preservative grease to include drums and magazines. 1928 internals as would be expected in extremely fine condition. Wood is likewise, extremely fine with only the slightest of handling marks, the only blemish being at the toe of the vertical foregrip the wood has a near perfect repair where a chip had come loose and has been expertly glued back in place. Black hard case with blue liner in very fine condition with only some light brassing to the leather reinforced corners, key included. This is without a doubt the finest condition US Navy over-stamp Thompson this cataloger has ever seen. It will appeal to both the classic Thompson and US military collector enthusiast. One of the best of its kind, with very attractive estimate! 52517-5 JWK67 (28,00038,000) C&R
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**WWII COMMEMORATIVE AUTO ORDNANCE WEST HURLEY THOMPSON MODEL 1928 MACHINE GUN (C & R). SN WWA627. Cal. .45 ACP. 12-1/2” bbl with Thompson bullet logo compensator. Eye catching WWII commemorative Thompson with gold plated cocking handle and actuator, rear sight base, trigger, compensator, and sling swivels. This very special commemorative honors the U.S. victory of WWII, and memorializes those who served. Attractively engraved American flag on right side of receiver with theaters of operation engraved with Thompson bullet logo just to the rear of mag well/ejection port. Medallion with the seal of the United States of America and sentiment statement honoring the U.S. victory and veterans prominently inset into the right hand side of the pistol grip. Replica medallion of U.S. dress collar disk inset into both sides of buttstock. Left side receiver markings indicate this commemorative was issued by the American Historical Foundation of Richmond, VA. This specimen has detachable buttstock, horizontal forend and includes 1 leather sling, 6 WWII vintage 30 rnd mags, 20 nickel plated display only cartridges permanently glued to attractive custom wooden carrying case with brass colored hardware. Receiver SN is the only visible SN. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine with slight loss of finish where actuator knob rides in charge slot with some slight loss of finish to bolt where it rides in the receiver, due no doubt to admirers taking appropriate safety precautions in checking to ensure the gun was unloaded each time it was handled. Slight blemish at forward edge of actuator knob gold plating almost imperceptible as well as a few tiny hardly perceptible handling marks to the wood. Mechanics are crisp. Very fine bore, with evidence of firing within compensator. Only 85 of these full auto registered commemorative Thompsons were manufactured in 1983. A tribute to American WWII veterans that has significantly increased in value from its orig retail price. 52626-7 JWK130 (16,00025,000) C&R
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**EXTREMELY FINE EARLY WEST HURLEY AUTO-ORDNANCE MODEL 1928A1 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN 1 OF 2 CONSECUTIVE NUMBERED GUNS IN THIS AUCTION(C&R). SN 265-A. Cal. .45ACP. 13” bbl with unmarked Cutts compensator. Typical specimen marked on left side of receiver “U.S. MODEL 1928A1 / No A.O.C. 265A” and “THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN / CALIBER .45 M1”. Right side of receiver with patent dates and typical auto-ordnance West Hurley address. No external numbers aside from receiver number. Sight base made by Lyman. Sight ladder not present on rear sight. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine with upper receiver refinished, lower receiver not refinished. Bolt has three 1/2” lightening holes drilled with sides recessed to lighten with a stronger than usual mainspring to compensate for the lighter weight. Buttstock hardware is steel and wood is extremely fine as is the bore. Mechanics are fine. There is a repaired 1/2” crack at the rear of the vertical foregrip which has been expertly repaired. The West Hurley manufactured Thompson’s as a general rule, the earlier they are in SN range, the better the workmanship. This is gun number 1 of 2 consecutively numbered specimens being offered in this sale. 51897-1 JWK85 (12,000-20,000) C&R 839
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**EXTREMELY FINE EARLY WEST HURLEY AUTO-ORDNANCE MODEL 1928A1 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN 2 OF 2 CONSECUTIVE NUMBERED GUNS IN THIS AUCTION (C&R). SN 266-A. Cal. .45ACP. 13” bbl with unmarked Cutts compensator. Typical specimen marked on left side of receiver “U.S. MODEL 1928A1 / No A.O.C. 266A” and “THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN / CALIBER .45 M1”. Right side of receiver with patent dates and typical autoordnance West Hurley address. No external numbers aside from receiver number. Sight base made by Lyman. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish very fine. Bolt has three 1/2” lightening holes drilled with sides recessed to lighten with a stronger than usual mainspring to compensate for the lighter weight. Buttstock hardware is steel and wood is extremely fine as is the bore. The feed ramp of this gun forward of the mag recess has been enlarged and reshaped with corresponding loss to bluing. Mechanics are functional. Cocking knob in top of actuator devoid of finish. This is gun number 2 of 2 consecutively numbered specimens being offered in this sale. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a pair of consecutively numbered Thompson’s. 51897-2 JWK86 (12,000-20,000) C&R
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2139. **MINTY FRANKFORD ARSENAL MODEL M-16 MACHINE GUN WITH TELESCOPING STOCK (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN FA 1354. Cal. 5.56 mm. 12-3/4” bbl with flash hider. Top quality clone of the Colt M-16 with Castle logo on left side of mag well over SN. Marked “Olympic Arms / Oly WA USA” just forward of selector switch which is safe/semi/auto. Hand grip by Lone Star Ordnance and so marked. Rear sight is adjustable using knobs for both windage and elevation with forward assist on right side of receiver. Rnd hand guards and telescoping buttstock make this a classic compact instantly recognizable machine gun. Exterior number is the only visible SN. Includes six gray finish 30 rnd mags, one of which is Parsons, the others have blank floor plates. Five 20 rnd mags also included This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine retaining nearly all of its orig factory finish. Crisp mechanics and brilliant shiny bore. Upon the closest inspection one can see the slightest of handling marks on the pistol grip and on the telescoping buttstock. Pretty much impossible to upgrade the condition of this specimen. 52619-17 JWK142 (20,000-25,000)
841
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2138. **THOMPSON LOOK-ALIKE SPITFIRE MFG CO., .45 ACP MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 1069. Cal. .45 ACP. 16-1/2” bbl. Very interesting and one might say expedient .45 ACP machine gun which bears a passing resemblance to the classic Thompson, even to the extent of using a shoulder stock which probably came from an M1 Thompson. Investment casting lower assembly which still shows the sand casting marks, as well as a cast vertical foregrip assembly. This gun would have started out as a semi-auto and this SN is on left side of receiver. Right side has the registered SN which does not match, and orig “Semi” marking has been neatly milled out and engraved “Full” auto with mfg address. Fires from an open bolt which cocks in the same manner as the M3 Grease gun. The bolt actually rides on two hexagon rails within the receiver. This gun includes six U.S. Grease gun mags. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine, deep lustrous blue finish on receiver tube and bbl, with a high gloss finish on wooden buttstock. Roll pins and Hex head screws abound with white metal showing, especially where the simple lever safety moves on left side above trigger. Two recesses serve to keep the safety in either the “SAFE” or “FIRE” position. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very good with scattered light pitting. One could almost call this a “franken-gun” with Grease gun mags and the bolt which is a cross between a Thompson and a Grease gun, and a stock which is clearly derived from a Thompson, this gun nevertheless holds up well when aiming from the shoulder. 52619-46 JWK155 (2,500-3,000)
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2140. **SENDRA CORPORATION XM15 E2 (M-16 CLONE) 9MM MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 05689. Cal. 9mm. 11-3/4” bbl with flash hider. Sendra Corp., XM15 E2 lower assembly with 3-position selector safe/semi/ auto. Also marked on left side of mag housing “BFI / WNDHM ME USA”. Telescoping buttstock with upper assembly fitted with 3 x 9 power scope attached with quick release mount. Includes three Colt logo 9 mm NATO 20 rnd mags. Brass deflector attached at ejection port. Velcro strip at 4 o’clock position on rnd hand guards. Exterior SN is the only visible SN. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine orig black military type finish with the charging handle more of a gray smooth finish. Optics are clear. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely bright and brilliant. Composite furnishings also very fine. Brass deflector shows evidence of use although this gun is extremely clean and well cared for. A great compact 9mm fire power package for the tactical machine gun enthusiast. 52619-18 JWK143 (18,000-24,000)
**HIGH CONDITION SGW M-16 MACHINE GUN 2141. (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN AR0003. Cal. 5.56 mm. 16-1/4” bbl with flash hider. Marked with typical SGW markings on left side of receiver with orig SN “X1754” and model XM15 A1. The NFA registered SN is on the right hand side of the mag housing. Knob adjustable elevation and windage rear sight at receiver and integral brass deflector at ejection port. Bbl is marked “5.56 NATO 1/7”. This machine gun includes six 30 rnd mags, one of which is Cooper Industries and the others with blank floor plates and also three 20 rnd mags. Rnd hand guards with typical GI composite buttstock and grips complete this machine guns classic and instantly recognizable silhouette. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine orig military style finish with some black enamel paint applied at safe position of selector where raised selector block has been filed down to nearly even with side of receiver. White paint has been applied within markings on right side of mag well. Bolt is in the white. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant bright shiny bore. A great opportunity for the M-16 machine gun enthusiast. 52619-20 JWK144 (16,000-22,000)
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2143. **NEAR MINT THREE POSITION SELECTOR QUALIFIED MANUFACTURING SEAR PACK ON MP-5K HOST MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN K1108. Cal. 9 mm. 4-5/8” bbl. Qualified 3-position Sear pack in 9mm with additional configuration calibers .223 and .308 clearly noted in block “4H” of current approved registration form. Marked in electropencil on front of Sear pack with both Sear SN and this host guns SN 21-14264. Sear number on right side of mag housing as well as on top of Sear box. Slotted tab front Sear pack with hard composite housing. Vertical fore-grip and folding stock round out this classic compact package. One telescoping stock assembly included. Three curved and three straight 30 rnd mags included. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine, near mint orig black hard coat finish. Composite furnishings also near mint with the slightest of handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Very fine Bright bore. The absolute best of the best in modern tactical weaponry. 5261935 JWK147 (20,000-30,000) 843
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2142. **QUALIFIED MANUFACTURING REGISTERED H&K THREE POSITION MACHINE GUN SEAR PACK IN MULTIPLE CALIBERS (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN K108. Cal. .223. 9-5/8” bbl with flash hider. Superb condition HK 53 SN A134980 host gun manufactured in 1982 with Qualified Manufacturing 3-position Sear pack installed. Sear pack is slotted at front with a solitary pushpin at rear and is registered in 9mm with additional configuration calibers .223 and .308 as documented on current approved registration form. Sear pack is electro-pencil engraved at top with registered SN. Sear SN neatly engraved on right side of the mag well also. Classic configuration with composite forearm and buttstock. One telescoping stock assembly included. With screw on birdcage flash hider. Includes fifteen 40 rnd Greek manufactured steel ribbed Parkerized mags and one orig HK 20 rnd mag. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine gray hard powder coat refinish apparently upon addition of Sear SN on receiver, this is a near perfect match to the German military finishes. Bolt and internals not refinished. 20 rnd mag has some brassing where it contacts the receiver, 40 rnd mags new in boxes. Mechanics are crisp. Very fine, brilliant, bright bore. An exceedingly nice compact .223 assault rifle with a versatile full auto pack, just the way one wants to find them. 52619-34 JWK149 (22,00032,000)
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2144. **OUTSTANDING CONDITION FLEMING REGISTERED HECKLER & KOCH MODEL 33 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN A133222. Cal. .223. 17-1/2� bbl. Extremely attractive H&K 33 with typical markings on left and right sides of the mag housing. 3-position selector, hard composite furnishings and includes one 20 rnd mag and fifteen 40 rnd Greek manufactured steel ribbed Parkerized mags. Proof marks indicate manufacture in 1982. This is a registered receiver firearm. Receiver SN is the only visible SN. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine orig black hard coat finish with some slight loss of finish at the top of the ejection port, with some loss of finish to the high edges of the mag, otherwise just about as good as can possibly be found. 40 rnd mags new in boxes. Mechanics are crisp. Extremely fine, brilliant, shiny bore. These H&K 33s in particular epitomize to this cataloger the absolute Cadillac of assault rifle machine gun designs. This is as good as any of them ever get. 52619-28 JWK148 (20,000-30,000)
pack having same SN as receiver. Stormwerz rail system installed on top of receiver. Proof marks indicate this gun was orig manufactured in 1985. One telescoping stock assembly included. Three curved and three straight 30 rnd mags are included with this lot. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine orig black hard coat finish with some very slight loss of finish at the high contact points. Composite parts also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. Extremely fine, bright, brilliant bore. An absolutely great gun to take to the range. 52619-26 JWK146 (20,000-30,000)
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2145. **HIGHLY SOUGHT CIENER REGISTERED H&K 94 THREE POSITION SELECTOR MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 8490. Cal. 9 mm. 8-3/4� Bbl. Straight forward H&K 94 with composite stock and forend, with receiver and Ciener 3-position selector Sear
Session 2 2146.
**OUTSTANDING CONDITION AND HIGHLY SOUGHT STEYR AUG 9 MM WITH FULLY TRANSFERABLE QUALIFIED SEAR PACK IN MULTIPLE CALIBERS. SN A440. Cal. 9 mm. 16-3/4” bbl. Classic bull-pup design with integral scope and folding vertical foregrip. Host gun is SN 900SA643 with Gun South Inc., marking visible on bbl. Bolt is SN SA0084 with 9 x 19 clearly marked and visible through ejection port. Qualified Mfg., Sear pack shows cal or gauge “N/A” in block 4C of current registration form with block 4H indicating “Additional Configuration cal .223 and 9 MM.” Black composite furnishings and nine 25 rnd Parkerized mags complete the ensemble of this outstanding machine gun which incorporates advanced features such as quick change bbl, and ergonomic compact design. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. Receiver SN is the only visible SN. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine orig finish with only the slightest of handling marks visible only on close inspection. Mags are likewise extremely fine, near mint, with Parkerized finish matching the mag housing. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine brilliant and bright. Optics are clear. It would be pretty hard to upgrade this specimen. These AUGs are extremely handy and effective. One of the best of the modern machine guns. 52619-50 JWK157 (15,000-20,000)
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Session 2 2147.
**ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC, NEARLY UNFIRED BERETTA BM-59 MACHINE GUN REGISTERED BY SPRINGFIELD ARMORY (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN X000302. Cal. 308. Bbl length 23 3/8”. Extremely attractive machine gun, marked P. BERETTA with address and SN on top of rear receiver with abbreviated MFG and model markings on bolt-charging handle assembly and other various parts, including magazine. Also marked on left side of receiver “SPRINGFIELD ARMORY”. Features include muzzle brake, flip-up grenade launcher sight, folding bipod and flip-up shoulder rest, recessed in a hard composite butt plate. Accessories included are eight 20-round magazines, take-down tool and oiler. Only receiver is externally serialized. Accompanied by original owner/operator manual. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on a form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine, apparently only factory fired. 98% or better original finish with perfect brilliant shiny bore, very crisp mechanics. Slight evidence of firing, factory fired only according to consignor. Tremendously attractive wood, distinctive selector at left forward side of receiver. Pretty much impossible to upgrade this specimen of an absolutely fabulous rifle. 52537-1 JWK96 (15,000-20,000)
2148. **MINT CONDITION UNFIRED SPRINGFIELD ARMORY SAR-48-MATCH MACHINE GUN WITH NUMEROUS MAGAZINES (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN SA4635. Cal. .308. 241/2” bbl with flash hider. Absolutely fantastic heavy bbld Match Springfield SAR-48 in near mint condition with wooden buttstock and metal reinforced wooden hand guard, bi-pod attachment support at muzzle, composite carrying handle and hand grip, and flip-up buttplate. Also included are ten 20 rnd mags. Clearly marked with Springfield Armory address and crossed cannon logo on right side of receiver and mag well, and “SAR-48” with Cal and SN on left side of receiver. The hand grip, stock, charging handle, and other non-receiver parts have Israeli markings. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine, near mint, unfired since rebuild/re-manufacture by Springfield Armory with smooth gray Parkerized finish on all metal parts. Wood is absolutely beautiful with a couple of slight handling marks. Bore still has factory inserted anti-moisture shipping paper within it. Mechanics are crisp. Nine mags appear to be deep lustrous blue and unmarked, with the 10th in gun matching the gun finish. An absolutely fantastic find for the modern machine gun collector, highly sought after model of an extremely effective machine gun. 52619-71 JWK161 (12,000-18,000)
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**S & H ARMS FULLY TRANSFERABLE AUTO SEAR INSTALLED IN AN FNC HOST MACHINE GUN. SN 2850/S012070. Cal. .223. 17-3/4” bbl with flash hider. S & H auto Sear installed in FNC SN S012070. 4-position selector includes safe, semi, functional 3-shot burst, auto clearly visible on left side of the lower receiver. Visible external numbers match between upper and lower assemblies. Upper assembly marked with typical “Fabrique Nationale Herstal”, Belgium with added Gun South Inc., Trussville, AL. and HOWCO DIST. INC. markings. Folding stock with flip-up long range sight, and includes one 20 and two 30 rnd mags. The FNC has an unusual feature of a spring tension dust cover over the cocking handle slot on right side of the receiver. This cover is pushed upward each time the cocking handle travels to the rear, when the cocking handle is forward it covers the slot completely, very innovative. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine orig finish with some slight brassing to the bottom of the 20 rnd Colt mag, otherwise this gun appears near mint. Mechanics are crisp. Extremely fine, brilliant, shiny bore. It would be pretty much impossible to upgrade this specimen. Not all of the FNC machine guns had functional 3-shot burst capacity, but this particular specimen does. Truly a fantastic modern machine gun. 52626-10 JWK127 (13,000-20,000)
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Session 2
2149. **OUTSTANDING HIGH CONDITION PEARL REGISTERED VALMET M76 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 158130-PMC. Cal. .223. 21-1/4” bbl with flash hider. This absolutely stellar Finnish Valmet model 76 converted to full auto by Pearl Manufacturing Co. combines high quality manufacturing standards with the best features of the AK-47 firing platform, which the discerning observer will easily recognize. This specimen includes one 30 rnd mag with orig box and green leather sling. Marked as a semi-automatic rifle on the left side of receiver, this in fact is a 3-position selector machine gun with initials “PMC” added to SN. External SNs match. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine, near mint. Gray finish on all parts to include mag. Attractive wooden stock has a couple of small dings and a repaired chip at the toe with Valmet buttplate which also has a crack at heel yet remains strong and serviceable. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine, brilliant and bright. The valmet has a strong and well deserved following and as anyone who had taken one of these to the range will attest, it is an outstanding machine gun. 52626-4 JWK124 (15,000-22,000)
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2151. **SCARCE FULLY TRANSFERABLE DAEWOO K2 MACHINE GUN IN OUTSTANDING CONDITION. SN 304612. Cal. .223. 19-3/4” bbl with flash hider. Made in Korea imported by Stoeger Industries. This machine gun exhibits typical markings as manufactured by Daewoo Precision Industries LTD, on left side of receiver with 3-position selector. Receiver SN is the only externally visible SN. Many aspects of this machine gun are familiar to U.S. servicemen such as the windage adjustment to the rear sight, hand grip configuration and mags which are identical to the U.S. M-16. The advantages of this model are somewhat more robust construction, side swivel sling and folding composite buttstock, with a stud handle cocking piece. This model incorporates a cyl and gas piston arrangement, and includes one Sanchez 30 rnd mag and sling. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine, with only very slight handling marks and some residue in the flash hider. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very fine, bright and shiny. High quality construction, top condition, and scarcity make this a fantastic opportunity for the machine gun enthusiast. 52626-5 JWK123 (13,000-20,000)
2152. **EXCEEDINGLY ATTRACTIVE FOLDING STOCK SHORT BARRELED RUGER AC-556F MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 191-05001. Cal. .223. 14-1/2” bbl including flash hider. Only visible numbers are SN marked on left side of receiver below 24577-40 and typical manufacturer markings, this Ruger AC-556F is in one of its most popular configurations with factory original folding stock and shorter version bbl with flash hider. Includes one 20 and three 30 rnd Ruger mags. Recently enjoying an upswing in popularity, likely due to the high quality workmanship, availability of ammo, and 3-position selector (SEMI, FULL AUTO, and BURST). This model of the Ruger machine gun rather surprisingly has an extremely strong following with the police of France, which Ruger to this day supplies with specially contracted versions. This specimen when its stock is folded is extremely compact and portable. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine with the only loss of finish being at the contact points where the bolt rides in the receiver and at the high edges near the rear sight, there is a slight 1/2” long area of plum color on the bolt where the bluing reacted to the hardening. Wood is extremely fine with a couple of light handling marks to left side above trigger with composite hand guard and hand grip exceedingly fine. The three 30 rnd mags appear as new in their orig Ruger boxes, with the 20 rnd mag exhibiting the remains of some adhesive to the floor plate. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very fine, bright shiny in the lands, and clean grooves. The Ruger AC-556F which fires from a closed bolt, has a fine potential for accuracy, and combined with its light weight, availability of mags & ammo, and quality workmanship makes for an extremely popular machine gun. 52626-14 JWK122 (11,000-15,000)
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Session 2 2153.
**EXTREMELY WELL ACCESSORIZED GROUP INDUSTRIES MODEL HR4332 UZI MACHINE GUN WITH EVERYTHING NEEDED TO SHOOT IN THREE CALIBERS (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 101485. Cal .22, 9mm & 45ACP with bolts, bbls & mags for each caliber included. 10-1/4� bbl. Vector arms manufactured Uzi on properly heat treated Group Industries receiver. Currently configured for ownership in Connecticut as full auto only, and not select fire, this gun includes collapsible stock, Vector Arms black polymer stock, and refurbished wooden stock, all with hardware. Also includes a new top ratcheting cover with mount for red dot sight. One spare set of black pistol grips, side mounted cocking handle, sight adjustment tool, IMI Israeli Defense Force issued sling, bayonet, and two old stock bolt springs for 9 mm and .45 ACP. The .22 LR conversion includes, bbl, bolt, spring, two Vector Arms 20 rnd mags, and five plastic Black Dog 32 rnd mags. The .45 ACP conversion includes, bbl, bolt, spring, two IMI 10 rnd mags, and six IMI 16 rnd mags. There are five orig IMI 32 rnd mags. Receiver SN and number on left side of 9 mm bbl do not match. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine with some slight loss of finish where charging handle rides in receiver and selector slides as well as at spring loaded poppit which retains shoulder stock assembly in extended position. Conversion kit parts and mags also extremely fine and some near mint and appear unfired. Mechanics are crisp, noting that this gun is full auto only configured in accordance with Connecticut law. Extremely fine, brilliant, strong bores on all bbls. This machine gun comes with all the conversion kits, spare parts and mags that any collector/enthusiast could ever want combined with high quality manufacture as well as high condition. What more could you ask for? 52677-1 JWK159 (15,000-20,000)
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2154. **B & G MACHINE REGISTERED FULL AUTO BOLT IN ACTION ARMS UZI MODEL B HOST GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 5272. Cal. 9mm. 10-1/2” bbl. Very nice and highly desirable full auto registered bolt in IMI-Israel Model B semi-auto marked host gun adapted with welded in block on right side receiver to correspond to slotted full auto bolt. Host gun SN SA 64245. Familiar fold out shoulder stock, horizontal forend and 3-position selector with one mag included. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as refinished upon remanufactured with a black hard enameled paint coat with welded area on right side of receiver visible under the refinish. Mechanics are crisp. Extremely fine bright shiny bore, with extremely fine composite furnishings. The Uzi full auto is an effective sub machine gun and with proper training and practice, very accurate at reasonable ranges in semi auto. One of the classic modern military machine guns. 52653-4 JWK136 (12,000-18,000)
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**HARD TIMES ARMORY UZI MODEL B MACHINE GUN WITH COASTAL GUN SILENCER (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). 1) HARD TIMES ARMORY UZI MDL B. SN SA 37664. Cal. 9mm. 10-1/2” bbl. High condition Uzi Model B marked “IMI-ISRAEL” on left side of this Hard Times Armory converted machine gun. Typical Action Arms LTD markings on right side of receiver where receiver SN is the only visible external number. Currently set-up with a vertical pistol grip and suppressor, this gun also includes the orig horizontal forend and muzzle nut if one wants to use it without a suppressor. One 25 and two 32 rnd mags are included. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine with nearly all of the orig black finish remaining on metal parts with some slight loss of finish at base of mag well, otherwise, appearance is essentially mint. 25 rnd mag a smooth gray patina, one 32 mag having a gray Parkerized finish and the other more of a darker finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is good with some frosting in the grooves. The Uzi with its folding stock is an extremely popular and highly effective machine gun and out to a reasonable distance it is controllable and accurate in the hands of a trained operator. NFA 2) COASTAL GUN UZI SUPPRESSOR. SN UZ60. Overall length is 11”. Typical Coastal Gun Suppressor for Uzi submachine gun. Marked with manufacturer address and SN as the only external markings. Black finish to match Uzi machine gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine with a couple of barely discernible handling marks. Socket where it screws onto fire arm is extremely clean. It is very clear that the previous owner maintained their guns very well, and apparently shot them very little. NFA 52626-8, 52626-9 JWK121 (12,000-18,000)
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2157. **INGRAM MILITARY ARMAMENT CORP POWDER SPRINGS M10 45 ACP MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 1-3 006256. Cal. 45 ACP. 5.75” bbl Ingram M10 open bolt select fire SMG. collapsible top folding stock. Fixed rear peep sight, fixed front protected post sight, Parkerized finish. Includes four Parkerized 30 rnd M3 grease gun magazines and two blued 10 rnd mags. Parts are not serialized beyond receiver. Assembly number “B2KE” visible on machined upper block below bbl. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or form 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine with gun retaining nearly all of its orig non-reflective grey blue finish with some handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bore showing only some slight evidence of firing. This firing platform has realized a significant gain in popularity recently due to the availability of some very excellent after-market attachments which reportedly make these a great pleasure and effective to handle. 52517-9 JWK68 (4,500-7,500)
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2156. **TOP CONDITION GROUP INDUSTRIES HR4332 (UZI) MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 100403. Cal. 9 mm. 10 3/8” bbl. Very attractive Group Industries “UZI” with green composite pistol grips and forearm. Has typical foldout shoulder stock and also exhibits a “BWE Firearms” mounting base on top of receiver. One 32-round magazine included. Typical Group Industry markings on left side of receiver with SN on right side of receiver being the only externally visible number. One of the more popular and accurate open-bolt machine guns, this specimen has a pleasing gray finish. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or 4 as Curio and Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine with nearly all of the original gray Parkerized finish. Furnishings also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. Very fine, brilliant bore showing very little if any use. Always popular at the range, the UZI machine gun is surprisingly accurate, even at long ranges, which is a testament to its thoughtful design. It would be pretty difficult to upgrade the condition of this specimen. 52501-4 JWK99 (10,000-15,000)
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2158. **PRISTINE AND HIGHLY POPULAR SWD M11 9MM MACHINE GUN WITH VERTICAL FOREGRIP (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 8600101135. Cal. 9mm. 8-7/8” bbl. This model M11 in 9mm is currently rising in popularity due to the increasing availability of high quality attachments currently being manufactured, which increase its effectiveness in tactical situations as well as shooting range competitions. Receiver SN is the only visible SN. This gun is equipped with some of the available attachments such as; hard composite vertical forend muzzle attachment, and two different styles of mags, three of the hard plastic Cobray mags, and four steel double stack 25 rnd mags. This specimen also retains its orig telescoping shoulder stock, and has a nifty luminous dot post front sight. Otherwise marked with standard Cobray and SWD markings on right side of the receiver with semi “SMG” selector on left side. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine, near mint orig smooth gray Parkerized finish with hard composite foregrip and backgrip also in extremely fine condition. Mechanics are crisp. Extremely fine, brilliant, shiny bore. This gun holds up very well with stock extended and one can see why these are rapidly gaining in popularity. 52653-5 JWK135 (4,000-6,000)
**SWD PARKERIZED M11/9 MM MACHINE 2159. GUN WITH SWD SUPPRESSOR AND COMPLETE LAGE MFG UPPER AND FOLDING STOCK ACCESSORIES (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). 1) SWD COBRAY M-11/9. SN 86-0010938. Cal. 9 mm. 5-7/8” bbl. Near mint, possibly unfired. SWD M11 with Parkerized finish, 30 plastic Cobray marked mags, and new unopened Lage Mfg Llc. M11 upper assembly and left folding shoulder stock. Also included is an orig green Cobray canvas pouch for holding 4 mags, with strap. Classic open bolt machine gun with selector on left side indicating “Semi” and “SMG”. Cobray logo on top of receiver behind rear sight and on side of lower receiver. Receiver SN is the only visible SN. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine, possibly unfired, with Parkerized finish exhibiting handling marks only. Selector/safety retains its black enamel finish. Extremely fine brilliant bore. Lage attachments were new upon arrival for consignment and were opened for photography purposes only. Mags and carrier likewise near mint. Pretty much impossible to upgrade the condition of this machine gun. NFA 2) SWD INC M-11 SUPPRESSOR. SN N943. SWD Inc., suppressor with Cobray logo and marked “M11 9MM Cal”. Overall length is 11-5/8”. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as a suppressor. This item together with the machine gun will incur two $200.00 transfer taxes if transferred on form 4s. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine with some slight brassing to the rear where it attaches to any standard M-11 bbl. Baffles show residue from firing with blue silica within muzzle. This suppressor has never been screwed on to the gun it currently accompanies. NFA 52619-43, 52619-45 JWK154 (4,500-6,500) Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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2161. **TWO-TONE INGRAM POWDER SPRINGS M10 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 1-3004634. Cal. .45 ACP. 5-7/8” bbl. Ingram Military Armament Corp. M10 with Powder Springs address on right side of receiver. Sliding shoulder loop, no nylon strap present. Selector switch on left side with safety on receiver within trigger guard. Fixed peep sight and threaded muzzle. Includes six adapted M3 Grease Gun mags and one 20 rnd factory mag. Also includes one wooden shoulder stock with appropriate shoulder loop hardware (may require some fitting). Receiver SN is the only visible SN. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine orig Parkerized finish with some slight loss of finish right below the rear of the ejection port with more of a greenish tinted Parkerized finish on the upper assembly. Bbl a lustrous blue finish. Safety retains nearly all of its orig black finish. Three of the 30 rnd mags are Parkerized, with three others having a more lustrous blue finish. Fires from an open bolt. Mechanics are crisp. Extremely fine, brilliant, bright bore. M10 and M11 machine guns have seen a significant increase in popularity recently due to the availability of some excellent after market attachments. An example of these is included with another lot being offered in this auction. 52619-40 JWK152 (3,500-5,500)
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2160. **VERY POPULAR INGRAM POWDER SPRINGS M10 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN C425. Cal. .45 ACP. 5-7/8” bbl. Ever popular RPB Industries Ingram M10 with Powder Springs address on right side of receiver, includes familiar sliding shoulder loop and nylon strap at muzzle. Select fire machine gun with selector on left side and safety at right side of receiver within trigger guard. Fixed peep sight and threaded muzzle. Includes six adapted M3 Grease Gun mags and one 10 rnd mag. Receiver SN is the only visible SN. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine orig Parkerized finish with a couple of blemishes from use. Safety is turned a gray patina. Mags range from gray Parkerized to two with lustrous blue, all 30 rnd mags have hand inscribed “K” on floor plate, which no doubt was used to indicated that they were adapted for this machine gun. This gun fires from an open bolt. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very fine, shiny and bright. The Ingram is a particularly fun rapid firing machine gun and often seen at the range. 52619-39 JWK151 (3,500-5,500)
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2162. **DIMINUTIVE AND HANDY RPB INDUSTRIES M11-A1 .380 ACP MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 3808926. Cal. .380 ACP. 5” bbl. Extremely handy M11-A1 with typical RPB Industries address on right side of receiver. Essentially a scaled down M11, it includes sliding shoulder loop, nylon strap at muzzle, and six 20 and six 30 rnd mags. Select fire like its big brother with safety on right side within trigger guard. This machine gun fires from an open bolt and has a threaded muzzle. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine, near mint, possibly unfired. All but two of the mags are new in the wrapper, and those two remaining are as new. with perhaps some blemishes which could have come from the factory. Condition is essentially impossible to upgrade with crisp mechanics and extremely bright shiny bore. Notable comments about this gun include “How cute!”, “Excellent fire power to fit in a handbag.”, or this cataloger would say “Nice, compact defense weapon, for home or in a vehicle.” 52619-41 JWK153 (3,000-5,000)
**JERSEY ARMS WORKS M-10 AVENGER 2163. MACHINE GUN REGISTERED RECEIVER ONLY (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 820101076. Cal. .45 ACP. No bbl length. This is marked on right side with Jersey Arms Works Inc., address and on left side with model, series, cal and SN. This lot includes only the registered receiver frame for this Avenger model Commando series machine gun. It does also include the selector switch and one 10 rnd mag. External SN is the only visible SN. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine with some brassing to the high edges and some polishing to the inside with some blue ink dye added, probably incidental to the initiation to fitting parts to this frame. This is the critical registered part of a machine gun awaiting the necessary parts to complete it. 52619-38 JWK150 (3,500-5,500)
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**UNFINISHED YET REGISTERED WILSON ARMS COMPANY STEN MK II RECEIVER TUBE WITH PARTS SET (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN HF-932. Cal. 9 mm. 7-3/4” bbl. Wilson registered tube completely inletted and in the white, without ejector. Included with this tube is one complete Sten parts set having saw cut tube piece with ejector intact and in place. Parts set includes both flat-butt and loop style stock extensions, two bolts total, two mags total. Internal parts packaged in separate zip lock pack. This tube is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish of tube is bare metal with small patches of scattered light pitting. Parts set ranges from very fine lustrous blue on loop style stock attachments to fair finish on receiver sections, one mag a gray patina, the other more of a lustrous blue. Good serviceable bbl with good shine. Mechanics are present and the parts are here for a qualified person to be able to assemble them into a fully transferable Sten machine gun. 52619-60 JWK163 (3,500-5,000)
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**UNFINISHED YET REGISTERED WILSON ARMS COMPANY STEN MK II RECEIVER TUBE WITH PARTS SET (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN HF-931. Cal. 9 mm. 7-3/4” bbl. Wilson registered tube completely inletted and in the white, without ejector. Included with this tube is one complete Sten parts set having saw cut tube piece with ejector intact and in place. Parts set includes both flat-butt and loop style stock extensions, two bolts total, two mags total. Internal parts packaged in separate zip lock pack. This tube is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish of tube is bare metal with small patches of scattered light pitting. Parts set ranges from very fine lustrous blue on loop style stock attachments to fair finish on receiver sections, one mag a gray patina, the other more of a lustrous blue. Good serviceable bbl with good shine. Mechanics are present and the parts are here for a qualified person to be able to assemble them into a fully transferable Sten machine gun. 52619-61 JWK164 (3,500-5,000)
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2164. **POPULAR STEMPLE MODEL 76/45 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 158. Cal. .45 ACP. 9-3/4” bbl. Marked “J Stemple Groveport, Ohio” with SN on right side of receiver. This machine gun rather closely resembles the Smith & Wesson model 76, however, this gun is in .45 ACP and not so finely finished. It utilizes M3 Grease gun mags, of which 4 are included with this lot. Fires from an open bolt. The safety is just forward of the trigger guard. This is a full auto only machine gun, making it attractive to residents of states such as Connecticut. Folding shoulder loop with rubber protective covering for shooter comfort. Receiver SN is the only visible SN. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine gray Parkerized orig finish with some pitting visible on one mag under its refinish, the other three mags are new in wrapper. Shoulder loop has slight play when in the extended position as is common. Safety knob unfinished white aluminum. Mechanics are fine. Bore is very good with some light pitting in the grooves. A fine entry level .45 ACP machine gun which is often seen at the range. 52619-47 JWK156 (3,500-5,000)
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**SOLOTHURN S181000 ANTI-TANK GUN DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE WITH EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL WHEELED TRANSPORT CART (C&R) (DD). SN 1121. Cal. 20mm. 51� bbl. This extremely high
quality manufacture Swiss Model S18-1000 semi-auto anti-tank gun manufactured in 1940 includes its rare orig wheeled transportation cart as well as anchor plate, bi-pod, muzzle thread protector, 2 leather muzzle covers, optic mounted on left side of receiver, carrying sling, 7 magazines and 2 metal magazine boxes. Also included is an orig albeit not SN matching transit chest. Muzzle break not present. External SNs match. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as a destructive device (DD). CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to include the bore. Mechanics are crisp. There is some thinning to the finish at the high points of the bbl and the rubber of the shoulder pad is split at both the top and bottom, yet is Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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still serviceable. Optics are clear. Metal cans and cart retain original green paint. Tires are extremely fine and cart mechanics extremely fine overall. This is an extremely attractive anti-tank system and with the included transportation cart as an extra goodie, this sets it above just about any other specimen without a cart. 52168-1 JWK53 (20,000-25,000) C&R
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**SOLOTHURN S18-1000 ANTI-TANK GUN 20MM DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE (C&R). SN 1316. Cal. 20mm. 51” bbl. Swiss model S181000 semi-auto anti-tank gun manufactured in 1940. Includes bi-pod, two orig mags, and 15 rnds of ammunition. Both large and small orig muzzle breaks present, as well as thread protector for end of bbl. External SN’s match. Integral optic present and serviceable. Also included is the orig gunner’s bag serilized to the gun with orig cleaning rod, large mainspring, and gunner’s tool wallet with tools apparently nearly complete. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4, Curio & Relic eligible, as a destructive device (DD). CONDITION: Overall appearance is very good especially on main body of receiver assembly with a deep lustrous blue thinning at the high edges and at the top rear of the receiver. Bbl rates about good with a brown scale to a brown patina which should clean up nicely with appropriate effort. Thread protector very fine. Muzzle breaks good and very good respectively. Tools and canvas gunner’s pack are fine, leather of gunner’s tool kit flaking but still very strong and serviceable. Mags are very good with some scattered oxidation. Rubber of shoulder backplate very fine, supple, and serviceable. Mechanics are fine. Bore is very fine, extremely sharp strong rifling, with some shine and some light pitting. Julia’s makes no warrantee on ammunition. Ammunition with 1941 headstamped cases is tarnished with some spots of corrosion but powder does move within the cases. We fired some for promotional video and it functioned flawlessly. This is a very nice Solothurn particularly with its matching gunner’s bag, ammunition, and muzzle breaks. Quite an impressive piece. 52520-1 JWK91 (18,000-28,000) C&R
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**FINNISH LAHTI 20MM SEMI-AUTOMATIC ANTI-TANK RIFLE (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE) (C&R). SN 1768. Cal. 20mm. 50” bbl. Typical “SA” marking on left side receiver with “VKT” manufacturers logo. Non-matching bbl is SN 1785, however, bolt, backplate, handgrip all match receiver SN. Orig shoulder pad un-numbered. Also included is an orig Finnish gunner’s tool box with springs, oiler, and other small parts. Also included are 5 orig mags two of which are in an orig green metal carrying can. Also included are 15 rnds of vintage orig ammunition. No muzzle break present. No skid/ bipod assy present. It should be noted that great care should be taken when firing a Lahti to keep hands away from area forward of trigger, as this is where the empty cases impmact with great force when ejected. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible, as a destructive device. CONDITION: Overall appearance very good orig finish turning to a pleasing brown patina with more lustrous blue on bbl and lower assembly. Bolt is very fine, shiny and bright. Wooden cheek piece is fine with a couple chips and handling marks. Wooden shroud is fine with some dings and handling marks. Mechanics are fine. Bore is good with strong rifling turning dark. Gunner’s kit very fine, clean and attractive. Mags and carrier fine and serviceable. Julia’s makes no warrantee on ammunition. Ammunition is somewhat tarnished and with some corrosion, however, the powder moves within the 1941 dated cases. These Lahti 20mm guns are great fun to shoot and this one with its ammunition and tools would make a fine addition to any Destructive Device or WWII collection. 52520-2 JWK92 (6,500-10,000) C&R
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**FINE SPECIMEN RUSSIAN MODEL 1940 50MM MORTAR (DD) (C&R). SN 351. Cal. .50mm. 24” OAL. Very nice “as found” specimen of a Russian model 1940 50mm mortar, from an estate collection. Typical specimen with green paint and clamp-on bi-pod with baseplate. Elevation gear is stuck. Right to left adjustment moves freely, however, handle is not present. Detachable sight not present. No external numbers except SN. These Russian mortars were handy and portable and delivered fire power at a tactical level. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4, Curio & Relic eligible, as a destructive device (DD). CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish very good with the majority of orig green paint remaining with scattered areas of brown patina and pitting. Mechanics need attention. Bore also shows light areas of corrosion and light pitting. Adjustment knobs show some areas of moderate scarring but still remain attractive. Quite a nice display piece in orig “as found” condition. 52520-3 JWK80 (1,500-3,000) C&R
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2171. **EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE AND EXQUISITELY MADE DAVENPORT HAND-HELD SINGLE BBL SHOTGUN (AOW). SN IRS 2028. Cal. 12 ga. Bbl length 15”. Absolutely exquisite manufacture Davenport Arms Co. of Norwich, CT. of a single bbl shotgun made to cater to the market which was buying handy-guns and autoburglar guns. Marked with company name with decorative scroll on left side of color case hardened receiver and manufacturer’s markings on top of bbl. One can also see patent markings at 7 o’clock position on bbl when open. Externally visible serial numbers are matching. Original serial number “4 1902” inside trigger guard, and partially visible on left side of trigger, and also is on underside of bbl (visible when bbl removed). IRS registration number tastefully applied inside channel of receiver and concealed left side of barrel where not visible when gun is assembled. Interesting take-down cross pin on right side of receiver, which is removable by flipping up a trap (key) door and then rotating it counter-clockwise. Under side of bbl, underneath forearm, marked with “G”. Wood and checkering with hard rubber capped pistol grip of a quality worthy of the finest sporting shotgun. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or 4 as Curio and Relic eligible, as an “Any Other Weapon” with a $5 transfer tax for a Form 4. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance very fine with over 95% original lustrous blue finish with a slight blemish on left side of bbl at midpoint of manufacturer’s address. Case coloring also very fine, with vivid colors fading to gray metal on trap door, right side. Wood also very fine with some light handling marks and a slight nick to the pistol grip cap. Mechanics are crisp, to include the auto ejector. Bore is very fine, bright and brilliant, showing very little if any use. Although the Davenport Arms Co. generally made straightforward, basic firearms, this particular specimen demonstrates the company had the ability to make a gun as fine as anything made in America in the early 20th century. Perhaps it was a presentation piece to a top company executive, but for whatever reason, it is an absolutely stellar example of early 20th century American gun making. 52491-1 JWK97 (7,000-12,000) C&R
2172. **OUTSTANDING CRESCENT FIREARMS CO. NEW EMPIRE MODEL DBL BBL “AUTO BURGLAR”-LIKE .410 SHOTGUN (AOW) (C&R). SN IRS 2631A. Cal. 410, bbl length 12 1/4”. Beautifully made Crescent Firearms Co. competitor to the Ithaca Auto Burglar shotgun. “New Empire” model is far more upscale than the Ithaca in that it is a sidelock as opposed to a boxlock. As a 410, it is a more manageable alternative to the more common 20 ga. Registered with an IRS number on bbl latch block and water table, with additional annotation “S1” present on left side of bbl block as well as left side of water table. This indicates a special order gun from the Crescent factory. These special orders were filled by lifting otherwise standard gun parts from the production line and carrying out the requested upgrades. This gun has checkered forearm and pistol grip as well as color case hardened receiver and forend iron furnishings. Manufacturer’s address on right side, model on left side. No visible external numbers, as they are concealed by bbl and forearm when gun is closed. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or 4 as Curio and Relic eligible, as an “Any Other Weapon” with a $5 transfer tax for a Form 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine with over 95% orig factory applied color case hardened action with barrel blue also in the high 90s. Pistol grip carefully inletted and fitted. Bores are very fine, shiny and bright. Mechanics are likewise fine. Wood has some light handling marks but otherwise an exceedingly handsome firearm. This Crescent Arm special order is exceedingly rare and well made, making it a very attractive addition for the advanced collector of NFA “Any Other Weapon” specimens, as well as having appeal to the high end American shotgun collector. This specimen may be the only one of its kind and its condition and attractiveness puts it in a category above the typical “AOW” hand held shotguns. 524912 JWK98 (7,000-12,000) C&R
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**TWO VECTOR ARMS MODEL V-51 SEMIAUTOMATIC SHORT BARRELED RIFLES (SBR). 1) VECTOR ARMS V-51. SN B0429. Cal. .308. 10-1/8” bbl with flash hider. Early and high quality Vector Model 51, as built on a PTR 91P receiver with screw on flash hider. Despite the very aesthetically pleasing 3 position selector this is a semi-automatic only rifle. Marked on left side of mag well with Vector Arms logo and on right side with “JDL Enterprises”. This gun includes a leather sling and three mags. Beautifully manufactured powder coat black finish with orig G-3 H&K mag dated 10/61. Receiver SN is the only visible SN. This gun utilizes a handy telescoping stock arrangement which makes it ideal for compact transport. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This semi-automatic short bbl rifle will transfer on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine with attractive wood foregrip and Parkerized gray finish on shoulder stock housing and mags with some loss of finish to forend hardware and some chips and dings to forend. Mechanics are crisp. Sling is very strong, supple and serviceable. Bore is very fine, brilliant, shiny and bright. Push pin receiver and high quality manufacture make it a great choice as a host gun for a registered sear pack or plenty of fun and effective in its current semi-auto only configuration. NFA 2) VECTOR ARMS V-51P. SN W0362. Cal. .308. 14-1/2” bbl with screw on flash hider and muzzle cap. A second high quality Vector Model 51, as built on a PTR 91P receiver, this one in its fixed wooden buttstock (marked HK 4/57) configuration. Includes 3 position selector which gives this the appearance of a machine gun but in fact it is a semi-automatic only rifle. Marked on left side of mag well with Vector Arms logo / “PTR-91P” and on right side with “PTR.91.INC / FARMINGTON, CT / USA / 308”. This gun includes a leather sling and three mags marked “G3 HK” with 1960s dates. Attractive powder coat black finish . Receiver SN is the only visible SN. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This semi-automatic short bbl rifle will transfer on an ATF form 3 or form 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as manufactured with a powder coat black finish on receiver, lower and gas cyl, with a gray Parkerized finish on buttstock hardware and flash hider. Forend hardware exhibits a smooth gray patina finish. Wood is very fine with some light handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Extremely fine, brilliant, bright bore. As with the other gun, this one would make an excellent host for a sear pack or otherwise is highly effective simply as is. NFA 52618-5, 52618-6 JWK120 (1,200-2,500)
2174. **RUGER MK2 TARGET PISTOL FITTED WITH FIREARMS SUPPLY MK2 SUPPRESSOR (FULLY TRANSFERABLE SUPPRESSOR). SN 221-66238 / SUP106. Cal. .22 LR. 9-1/2” bbl. Very attractive smooth gray finish Ruger MK2 with Firearms Supply suppressor. Complete with adjustable rear sight and one 10 rnd Ruger logo mag. These are nifty guns which can pull double duty for practicing and also for disposing of pests without disturbing the neighbors. External SN is the only visible SN on gun with suppressor marking & SN on underside of suppressor, with retention pin visible on forward edge of grip frame. The suppressor on this Ruger is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. It is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or form 4. The host Ruger will transfer as a normal semi-auto firearm. They will not be transferred separately. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine upon remanufacture with silencer, near mint, smooth gray finish. Mechanics are crisp. Baffles within silencer show evidence of firing. Grips are near mint. An extremely attractive and comfortable pistol. 52619-77 JWK160 (750-1,500)
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One of the Finest A.H. Foxes Extant FE, Grade 20 ga (Tauber Collection, the finest offering of A.H. Fox Shotguns to ever come to auction)
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One of Holland & Holland’s Most Famous Masterpiece Shotguns, The Swan Gun Whether you have one item or an entire collection please contact Tony Wilcox at firearms@jamesdjulia.com Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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Rare Lamps, Glass & Fine Jewelry Division Consignments Wanted for our June 2018 Auction
Tiffany Studios Wisteria Leaded Window (est. 100,000-150,000) | Sold for $257,850
Outstanding Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Chandelier (est. 100,000-150,000) | Sold for $228,100
Daum Nancy Swan Vase (est. 2,000-3,000) | Sold for $6,655
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Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Division
Consignments Wanted for our Winter 2018 Auction
Heywood Hardy “The First of November” (est. $40,000-60,000) | Sold for $48,400
Book: Les Roses, by Roudoute and Thory (est. $10,000-20,000) | Sold for $65,340
Emile Albert Gruppe “Motif 1” (est. $15,000-25,000) | Sold for $19,360 Whether you have one item or an entire collection please contact Bill Gage, Tony Greist or Katya Tilton at antiques@jamesdjulia.com Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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Satellite Office
Historic 1790 House in Woburn, Massachusetts
Historic 1790 House in Woburn, MA at 827 Main Street
Serving our clients from Massachusetts and beyond
Bill Gage
Joshua Chamberlain
Allyson Lee
Rebekah Kaufman
Division Head Fine Art, Asian & Antiques
Asian Art Specialist
Fine Art Specialist
Marketing & Business Development Coordinator for the Boston Area
Please call ahead as we are frequently on house calls 781-460-6800
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Estates & Collections Department What will happen to your collection? Plan ahead with our unique “Plan in Place” The numerous benefits derived from collecting do come with an important responsibility–the eventual dispersal of our collection. The James D. Julia “Plan in Place” addresses exactly this responsibility–the planned dispersal of our collections. Unfortunately, many passionate collectors never make plans for the dispersal of their collection. They simply don’t want to think about it. This, however, is not a smart, practical or considerate approach. We all know that someday we will die and most smart and considerate mates prepare wills and/or trusts to deal with their personal assets after they are gone. (If you haven’t yet, it is very important that you do.) It is not often that a collector has a documented, well-laid-out plan for the disposition of their collection after they are gone or become unable to handle their own affairs. The lack of a “Plan in Place” can prove to be a great burden and hardship for our survivors in their time of greatest stress and loss. A collector, as they say, might “roll over in his/her grave” if he/ she knew what stress, confusion, or significant financial loss the dispersal of their collection generated due to the absence of a well laid-out plan.
Julia’s is renowned for their expertise and appraisal services. They regularly provide appraisals for insurance, estate and auction purposes. Here, President Jim Julia discusses the value and significance of some outstanding sporting guns with longtime Firearms Consultant J.R. LaRue.
A unique service department serving collectors of antiques and featuring our “Plan in Place” 1. Based on gross sales, James D. Julia, Inc. is one of the top ten antique auction houses in North America. Our sales in 2014 were over $54 million. 2.
We have an impeccable reputation for honesty and fair-dealing.
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We provide three types of expert appraisals: a) Estate Appraisals for Probate Purposes, b) Insurance Appraisals for Retail Replacement Values, and c) Verbal Appraisals for Auction Purposes.
3. Julia’s has a wide area of expertise. We regularly utilize 40 specialty expert consultants and advisors to evaluate and catalog our clients’ goods.
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Our three specialty catalog auction divisions are the finest of their type, not only in the United States but in the world. Julia’s divisions are: a) Rare Firearms and Militaria, the world’s leading auctioneer in rare firearms, b) Rare Lamps, Glass & Fine Jewelry, one of the top three in the world, and c) Fine Art, Asian & Antiques, one of the nation’s leaders. Our Estates & Collections Planning Department featuring our “Plan in Place” is one of the only departments of its type in North America today, providing special, formal planned dispersals of collections and valuable estates.
A 40 year tradition of success based on honesty, expertise, professionalism and personable service.
James D. Julia, Inc., 203 Skowhegan Road, Fairfield, ME 04937 email: ecd@jamesdjulia.com www.jamesdjulia.com Tel: (207) 453-7125 Fax: (207) 453-2502 Auctioneer: James D. Julia Lic#: ME: AR83 NH: 2511 Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
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The James D. Julia, Inc. Stimulus Plan The auction process is a powerful marketing device. A quality selection of goods with realistic estimates will assure a cadre of buyers and sometimes the results can be exciting. Auctions still represent the very best way to turn a quality collection, an entire estate or a large inventory into a respectable sum of cash with minimal effort on the owner’s behalf. Now is a great time to consider selling at auctions. “Cash is King.” For the first time in many years, there are extraordinary buying and investment opportunities so it makes great sense to consider consigning to our upcoming auctions. But there is also another reason to consider…
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seller’s commission. That’s right, only 0% c ommission on expensive items. Also very competitive rates on less expensive items. Julia’s has a lways tendered some of the best terms in the industry and this is, in part, just one of the many reasons why we are one of the leading auction houses in North America.
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Colt Walker A Co. 210 Sold for $920,000 (est. $500,000-1,000,000)
World record for the most expensive single firearm sold at auction in history, at the time
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Finder’s fees. We pay significant fees for leads on large and important collections (one agent received a check for $165,000 for his lead on a single collection). As Abraham Lincoln is credited with once s aying, “…knowledge is your stock in trade.” If you know about a collection that could possibly be coming to market, call us immediately. How could you ever make a significant amount of money in an easier way?
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Free pick up on large collections and large consignments, anywhere.
5. The finest marketing and promotion plan in the business. Our promotion and marketing efforts are the most aggressive in the business. Our catalogs are the finest within the industry. We work for aximize your return. you and we do everything we can to m 6.
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We are auctioneers only, not dealer/auctioneers. Our time, energy, money and efforts are all expended on you. We do not c ompete with our buyers’ buying or with our sellers’ s elling. We work for you only! Financial security. James D. Julia’s is solid as a rock: in the business for over 40 years with our last 5 being the most successful in our history. Banking references available from our banker of many, many years.
Washington’s Personal Map for the Siege of Yorktown Sold for $1,150,000 World record for the most expensive map ever sold at auction. Record for most expensive antique sold at auction in Maine.
8. The strongest rate of return! For a matter of years now, our firm has consistently conducted the highest grossing firearms auctions aintained the h ighest average sale in history. In addition, we have m value per lot on a c onsistent basis. The last couple of auctions have averaged around $10,000 per lot, per sale. Our Firearms, Rare Lamps, Glass & Fine Jewelry and Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Divisions are all leaders in their fields. If you are considering consigning, your primary goal should be to obtain the greatest net return for yourself. In order to do that, two things must be in play 1) select the auctioneer who will get the greatest return for your goods, and 2) select the auctioneer that will give you the lowest commission terms. Julia’s does exactly that; the greatest rate of return for the lowest cost. This means the most money for you. Call today. All inquiries are confidential and without obligation.
Taffany Drop-Head Dragonfly Table Lamp Sold for $515,475 (est. $120,000-180,000) 869
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Hotels and Lodging Waterville (5 miles South)
Augusta (25 miles South)
Best Western Plus/Waterville Grand Hotel (4 miles away) (Formerly Holiday Inn) 375 Main Street, Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-0111 Indoor pool & health club, restaurant Auction attendees eligible for special low rate, mention Julia Auctions
Senator Inn & Spa (26 miles South) 284 Western Ave., Augusta, ME 04330 (877) 772-2224 Restaurant, indoor pool & health facility Best Western Plus-Civic Center (23 miles South) 110 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 622-4751 Restaurant & lounge
Fireside Inn & Suites (4 miles away) 356 Main Street, Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-3335 or (800) 528-1234 Fitness center and seasonal outdoor pool Auction attendees eligible for special low rate, mention Julia Auctions
Comfort Inn (22 miles South) 281 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 623-1000 Restaurant, indoor pool & health club Fairfield Inn & Suites (22 miles South) 14 Anthony Avenue, Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 623-2200 Indoor pool
New Holiday Inn Express & Suites (4 miles away) (Formerly Comfort Inn & Suites) 332 Main Street, Waterville, ME 04901 (844) 306-6086 Indoor pool & exercise room
Hampton Inn Augusta 388 Western Ave, Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 622-4077
The Pleasant Street Inn (5-1/2 miles away) 84 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 680-2515 Bed & Breakfast
Homewood Suites by Hilton Augusta 377 Western Avenue, Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 480-2050
Hampton Inn (8 miles away) 425 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-0400 Indoor pool and fitness center
Other Area Lodging Wings Hill 9 Dry Point Drive, Rome, ME 04963 (207) 495-2400
Oakland (approx. 7 miles away) Pressey House Bed & Breakfast 32 Belgrade Road, Oakland, ME 04963 (207) 465-3500
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Village Inn 157 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes, ME 04918 (207) 495-3553
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Restaurants Waterville (5 miles South)
Fairfield (1 mile South)
Restaurants, franchises and take-out • 18 Below (D) (207) 861-4454 • Amici’s Cucina (L, D) (207) 861-4440 • Applebee’s (L, D) (207) 872-6702 • Buen Apetito (Mexican) (207) 861-4649 • Burger King • Cancun Mexican Restaurant (207) 872-7400 • Eric’s (207) 859-8761 • Governor’s (B, L, D) (207) 872-0673 • Jewel of India (207) 877-1957 • Jin Yuan (L, D) (207) 861-4488 • Joseph’s Fireside Restaurant (steak house) (207) 877-8385 • Kentucky Fried Chicken • Last Unicorn (L, D) (207) 873-6378 • McDonald’s • Mainely Brews Tavern (207) 873-2457 • Mirakuya (sushi & hibachi) (207) 616-0088 • O’Brien’s Restaurant (207) 873-0111 • Pad Thai Too (207) 859-8900 • Papa John’s Pizza (207) 877-7272 • The Proper Pig (207) 616-3975 • The Pub (207) 873-5255 • Ruby Tuesday’s (L, D) (207) 859-8991 • Sam’s Italian Foods (207) 861-9090 • Selah Tea Cafe (B, L, D) (207) 660-9181 • Silver Street Tavern (L, D) (207) 877-8300 • Taco Bell • Thai Bistro (207) 872-2200 • Wendy’s
Home Cooking • Flatlanda’ Diner (207) 238-9300 (400 yards from auction facility) • The Purple Cow (1 mile South) (207) 453-1371 Restaurants, take-out & sandwich shops • Belanger’s (take out) • Cheung Lee Express (L, D) (207) 453-8088 • The Dancing Elephant (Indian) (207) 238-0453 • Fairfield House of Pizza (L, D) (207) 453-9896 • Sonny’s Pizza (L, D) (207) 453-7624
Oakland (5 miles away) •
Skowhegan (18 miles North) •
Heritage House (L, D) (207) 474-5100
Augusta (25 miles South) Fine Dining • The Senator Inn (207) 622-0320 Franchises • 99 Steak House (L, D) (207) 623-0999 • Applebee’s (207) 623-8255 • The Ground Round (B, L, D) (207) 623-0022 • The Olive Garden (L, D) (Italian) (207) 621-9930 • Margarita’s (D) (Mexican) (207) 622-3465 • Texas Roadhouse (207) 621-8383
Winslow (3 miles away) • • • • •
Riverside Farm Market & Café (L, D-Seasonal) (207) 465-4439
Lobster Trap & Steakhouse (L, D) (207) 872-0529 Asian Café (207) 877-6688 Big G’s (B, L, D) (unique sandwiches) (207) 873-7808 The Pointe Afta (207) 872-0521 McDonald’s
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Additional Information Important Information Regarding Artwork in Our Sales All paintings in this sale are covered under our Limited Guarantee as described in our Conditions of Sale. Authorship Will be determined in the following ways described in the title of the item: 1. Emile A. Gruppe – In our judgment the work is by the artist and we are guaranteeing the painting for 45 days. 2. Attributed to Emile A. Gruppe – In our judgment the work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style. We do not guarantee this work to be by the artist listed even if the painting is signed. 3. School of, Manner of, Studio of, Style of, Follower of and After Emile A Gruppe – We do not guarantee the work to be by the artist even if the painting is signed. 4. Possibly by Emile A. Gruppe – In our judgment the work has the style and qualities of the artist. We do not guarantee this work to be by the artist listed even if the painting is signed. Size All measurements are made to the nearest 1/4”. Sizes do not include the frame unless specifically stated in the description. Measurements are given with the height preceding the width. 1. Size – All measurements are the actual painting size. Oil on canvas works are measured to the outside of the stretcher; watercolors are to the edge of the paper; oil on board or panel works are to the edge of the board or panel. 2. Image size – Measurements of the image only, not including any margins. 3. Sight size – Measurements of what can be seen without the frame or mat without taking the work apart. Titles of Artwork 1. A title in quotations indicates a title provided on either accompanying paper or the work itself. 2. A title without quotations indicates a title assigned to the work by the auction house or third party. Condition As condition is a very subjective determinations, we advise all clients to contact us with any specific questions regarding condition statements about particular works. Unless specifically stated, our conditions do not include the frame. Please contact us if you need frame sizes or condition. Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
360° views of selected lots! Our new feature online is a 360° view of selected lots. If a lot has a icon at the end of the description, the online catalog will show a 360° view of the lot. To reach the 360° view feature you can visit the catalog online at www. jamesdjulia.com, select the catalog from the front page, select the featured lot and then click on the icon and the 360° view page will open.
Foreign Firearms Purchases If you have purchased one or more firearms which need to be exported to your country, the following name is a reputable firm here in this country that regularly handles all shipping and export matters. Please contact them to make arrangements to receive your purchases after payment is made.
Collectors Firearms, Simpson Ltd 140 S. Seminary Street Galesburg, IL USA 61401 Ph: 309-342-5800 Fax: 309-342-5730 Simpson Ltd is licensed with the ATF to import/export firearms in and out of the United States. With over 15 years of experience, we have helped expedite thousands of firearms. We offer professional service, reasonable prices and precise laser engraved import markings. For more details, go to www.simpsonltd.com.
Notice Regarding Transfer of Modern Firearms All modern firearms will be noted with an asterisk (*) at the beginning of the description and may be purchased and taken possession of using one of the following options: 1.
Hand Guns: Non-resident buyers of hand guns must first pay for the lot before leaving the facilities. Then after returning home, make arrangements with a local firearms dealer in their resident state to send to us a copy of the firearms dealers FFL license. Upon receipt of the copy of their license, we can package and ship (at buyer’s expense) the hand guns to the dealer. This is a federal 872
law and must be complied with regardless of what state you come from. Please allow four weeks for delivery. Any hand gun subject to this condition is so noted at the beginning of the description. Modern hand guns can only be delivered to a Federal Firearms Licensed dealer or to a private individual resident of the State of Maine who may take possession immediately after filing an ATF form 4473 and completing the NICS background check successfully. 2. Long Guns: Both residents and nonresidents may take immediate possession of modern long arms by first paying, then filing an ATF form 4473 and completing the NICS background check successfully. 3. Antique Guns: May be purchased and picked up day of sale by anyone, resident or non-resident. 4. Special Note: In most cases, the process will take 2-3 minutes to approve or deny. Exceptions may take up to 3 days. For further information, you may contact the NICS information line at 304-625-2750 or view the information on the website at www.fbi.gov/program/nics/index.htm. Shipping: We would be happy to assist you with any of your shipping needs and can make arrangements for packing or crating of any of your lots and can ship by one of several methods. There is a charge for the packaging and/or crating. All shipping and insurance costs are borne by the buyer. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery, after payment. If you have any further questions regarding shipping, please contact our office. Warning: Neither James D. Julia auctioneers, their consignors, employees or agents warrant the safety or the shootability of any firearm in this catalog. All firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items. If you wish to attempt to shoot them you must have the weapons examined by a competent gunsmith who will test the weapon for its shootability and also to ensure that the caliber of the breech is in fact the caliber that is thought to be. Since all firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items, they are not examined, tested or warranted by James D. Julia’s consignor, employees, or agents. Please be sure that if you attempt to fire the gun, you have it properly checked for safety by a competent gunsmith.
James D. Julia, Inc. Policy on NFA Firearms Collecting Class 3 Weapons can be a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. In the United States, many, but not all citizens of the U.S. have the right to purchase and own machine guns. This is true in most states of the United States but not all states. It is your specific responsibility to determine your right to own and possess a Class 3 weapon before you bid on it. Once you have bid on a lot and won it, you are responsible for payment of that lot, regardless of whether you can own it or not. If you have purchased a lot and later find out that because of the state you live in or for other reasons that you cannot personally own it yourself, you will still be required to pay for the object and we will discuss options open to you including selling it for you at a future sale. All buyers of Class 3 items must pay for their purchases immediately. Then, subject to federal law, the guns must be properly transferred in compliance with BATFE rules. This procedure normally takes a matter of a few months. As per the conditions of our sale in the front of the auction catalog, all warranties regarding items in this catalog expire 45 days after the auction, once we have paid the consignor. Subsequently, if you have successfully purchased a Class 3 item, it is your responsibility to examine it or to have someone examine it for you immediately, within those 45 days. If a problem is discovered after 45 days there is absolutely nothing we can do about it. We cannot make adjustments or cancel the sale. Also please understand that if for any reason you cannot get cleared by BATFE to obtain the right to take possession of the firearm you purchased, then we will discuss options open to you including selling it for you at a future sale. Without appropriate approved transfer you cannot take possession of the firearm. If there are any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact us prior to bidding on any Class 3 items. There are no exceptions to the above rules. Please bear that in mind before you bid on Class 3 items. First and foremost, All NFA Rules Apply. All Class 3 firearms must be registered and properly transferred in compliance with BATFE rules. Class 3 Firearms we may be dealing with include the following; Machine Guns (MG), (Transferable, Pre-86 Dealer Samples and Post-86 Dealer Samples), Silencers, Destructive Devices (DD), Short Barreled Rifles (SBR), Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS) and Any Other Weapon (A.O.W.). If you are an individual who resides in an area where these firearms are legal, you may bid on these items. You are responsible for knowing your State and Local laws. In order to complete the purchase of a Class 3 firearm to a non-licensed, non-Special Occupational Taxpayer: a. You must pay JDJ Inc. in full for the item(s). b. You must provide JDJ Inc. with the information on whom the gun will be legally transferred to. c. JDJ Inc. will supply all the proper forms after the payment of your balance with JDJ Inc. d. You will need 2 passport photos, 2 sets of fingerprints, and complete in duplicate ATF Form 5330.20 Certificate of Compliance, and the appropriate BATFE form. If there are any State or local forms required you will be responsible for obtaining these. Regardless of the specific type and status of Class 3 firearm, receiving approval from the BATFE for the transfer to an individual usually takes approximately 180 days from the time the BATFE receives the completed paperwork. Transfer to a licensed Class 3 dealer usually takes approximately 45-60 days. If you are a non-licensed individual the BATFE transfer fee for most NFA firearms (Machine Gun, Destructive Device, Silencer, Short Barreled Rifle, and Short Barreled Shotgun) is $200.00 with the exception of those 873
narrowly classified as Any Other Weapon (AOW) which has a transfer fee of $5.00. Transfer fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Outstanding balances to JDJ Inc. for your Class III firearm purchase must be paid before any transfer paperwork can be submitted to BATFE. Gun laws have been changing, and you must confirm for yourself the current State and local laws which may apply. It is our understanding (but you must confirm for yourself ) that Machine Guns may not easily be owned (if at all) by individuals in CA, DE, HI, IL, IA, KS, MI, NC, NJ, NY, RI and WA. There are some “special” exceptions in a few of these states that are “rarely issued” so while it is possible, this list should be a general rule. Please look into your own particular state law ahead of time when contemplating a bid. For more specific ownership information on NFA firearms, please visit the website of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives directly at www.atf.gov. If you are an individual (Non FFL/SOT) and reside in the State of Maine we can transfer the firearms to you directly on an approved BATF Form 4, or Form 5 (subject to above rules) if you are the winning bidder. If you are an individual who resides in another State we will need to transfer the Class 3 firearm to a Class 3 Dealer in your State to complete the transfer with you. Please understand that there is usually an additional fee from this third party for them to handle your transfer. If you are a Curio and Relic license holder in another State, and there are no State or local prohibitions, you may apply for the transfer of a Curio & Relic qualified machine gun directly from JDJ Inc. through the BATF using the appropriate forms and process. Not all Class 3 may be purchased by individuals and most specifically, anything termed as a “Dealer sample machine gun” can only be transferred from JDJ Inc. to valid Class 3 dealers. All Dealer Samples in our catalog are clearly designated and most of them have been grouped together with a designation at the beginning of the title with three asterisks (***) and the initials “DS” as well as the words “Dealer Sample” in the title. If you have any question as to whether the lot is a Dealer Sample or not, please be sure to check with us. If you are not a Class 3 dealer, you may still purchase what is referred to as a Dealer Sample at our auction. However, this gun may only be transferred to a current Class 3 dealer. What some people have done is purchase a “Dealer Sample” gun, then had it transferred to a dealer friend. This Dealer Sample gun remains in the dealer’s possession, and the buyer may then join their dealer friend at the range from time to time and enjoy the gun. Julia’s wants to be absolutely clear that a bidder who bids on, and wins an item becomes the owner. It is up to the buyer to make arrangements and agreements with any dealers to receive and possess the guns. Perhaps only to hold for a period of time until the buyer applies for, and receives their own Class 3 dealer’s license. The BATFE will not approve the transfer of a dealer sample machine gun from JDJ Inc. to someone who is not an FFL holder AND a Special Occupational Taxpayer. If you have a question about the transfer and ownership of machine guns, and about the status of the gun(s) you wish to bid on at auction, please contact us and our staff at James D. Julia inc. will do their best to help you. Remember, it is your responsibility prior to the purchase to make certain that you may legally purchase and possess a machine gun.
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Shipping Information Our Shipping Department here at James D. Julia, Inc. can package and ship most items anywhere in the world. We use a proven method of packaging your items which includes each item being individually wrapped in bubble wrap surrounded by packaging peanuts (in most cases) and double boxing. We use Federal Express as our preferred shipper however we are happy to accommodate just about any requests you may have. Payment and Forms Please allow 14-21 days from the time your payment is received for shipping. You will find our shipping forms on our website. If you are a successful absentee, phone or internet bidder, our shipping forms will be mailed to you along with your purchase invoice. These forms must be completed and returned to our offices along with your payment if you request that we ship your purchases. Purchases paid for by credit card or other secure methods will expedite the shipping of your purchases. Items paid for by personal or business check will be held for 10 days before processing by the shipping department. Cost Domestic Buyers We do charge for this service. You will be billed for labor at an hourly rate of $38.00 ($9.50 per
15 minutes). The material used in packaging your items includes bubble wrap, peanuts and corrugated boxes. Insurance costs will be $.75 per $100.00 in value (based on the hammer price + the buyer’s premium). You may of course elect not to insure your items; in this case we will require you to sign a release absolving James D. Julia, Inc. of any liability. Federal Express or other shipper’s Charges will also be applied. International Buyers We do charge for this service. You will be billed for labor at an hourly rate of $38.00 ($9.50 per 15 minutes). The material used in packaging your items includes bubble wrap, peanuts and corrugated boxes. Insurance costs will be $1.50 per $100.00 in value (based on the hammer price + the buyer’s premium). You may of course elect not to insure your items; in this case we will require you to sign a release absolving James D. Julia, Inc. of any liability. Federal Express or other shipper’s charges will also be applied. We will not declare less than the full sale price on any international paperwork. Delivery of Larger Items and or Special Items Below you will find the delivery company that we use most often. Please feel free to contact them directly for a pre- or post-auction delivery quote. You will need the auction date, lot number
Sales Tax Information The State of Maine charges a 5.5% sales tax which must be collected unless the following conditions apply. A. State of Maine Dealers: must furnish a copy of their current year’s resale certificate in order to be exempt from sales tax. The business type must pertain to the items being purchased. B. State of Massachusetts Buyers: 1. If you have a Massachusetts state resale certificate that pertains to the types of items you have purchased you are exempt from Sales Tax. 2. If you do not have a resale certificate and purchase and pick up your items at our offices in Maine, there will be a 5.5% Maine Sales Tax. 3. If you do not have a resale certificate and have your purchases shipped to you at a Massachusetts address there will be a 6.25% Massachusetts Sales Tax.
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C. Out of State Buyers: There are two ways to be exempt from the collection of Maine State Sales Tax according to Maine State law. 1. The buyer must furnish a copy of their current resale certificate as well as proof of business type (eg: invoice, business card, brochure, etc.) in order to be exempt from Sales Tax. The business type must pertain to the items being purchased. 2. If the item(s) are shipped or delivered out of state with arrangements made by James D. Julia, Inc. (this is very important) by common carrier or James D. Julia, Inc., the item(s) are not subject to State of Maine Sales Tax. If the buyer makes their own arrangements, or if item(s) are shipping picked up at our facility by the bidder or a designated proxy, the buyer will be required to pay Sales Tax according to Maine State law.
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and zip code of the delivery location along with any special delivery requests. Any arrangements made with this company, whether arranged for by James D. Julia, Inc. or the buyer, does not involve James D. Julia, Inc. and any damages or delivery issues will be between you and them. James D. Julia, Inc. may decline to ship large, fragile or problem items. In such case you would need to use this outside delivery company or make other arrangements. Sure Express toll free 800-335-9996 or 877-877-0889 Contacts Please feel free to contact our offices at 207453-7125, or email shipping@jamesdjulia.com. Understand that just prior to and immediately after auctions we are flooded with calls and requests for estimates and information. Rest assured your calls will be returned.
James D. Julia, Inc. Matching $5 for $5 NRA Foundation Donation A portion of the late Mr. Bruce Stern’s firearms collection was included in our March 2008 auction. Mr. Stern was a passionate collector and staunch supporter of our 2nd Amendment Rights to collect, shoot and bear arms. As proof of his staunch beliefs, he was a very active member of the NRA and his wife and family made a significant donation to the NRA in memory of Mr. Stern. In support of Mr. Stern’s strong beliefs, James D. Julia has announced a new $5 for $5 Pledge to benefit the NRA Foundation. In 2004, after handling the renowned Eldon Owens firearms collection, we learned of the Owens commitment to the NRA via a significant donation from his estate. At that time, moved by his conviction, we made a pledge to the NRA Foundation to donate $100,000. We are pleased and proud to announce that this pledge has been fulfilled and there is now a special fund whose proceeds will be used in perpetuity for the sole purpose of educating youth in shooting firearms skills and safety. It is the firm belief of James D. Julia Auctioneers that if we wish to continue to possess, collect, shoot and handle firearms it is going to be imperative that we continue to fight for our rights. The NRA works hard at generating monies to deal with the various anti-gun legislation that we are continually confronted with but money alone is not the answer. It is our sincere belief that we
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also must continually maintain and increase a constituency of interested citizens who wish to continue to collect, handle and shoot firearms. To that extent we have designated that our fund be to continually encourage youth interest in guns and shooting sports. James D. Julia has made an additional pledge to the NRA Foundation. Each time we sell a firearm, we will make a suggestion to buyers for a donation of $5 to the NRA Foundation and for any customer who makes a donation James D. Julia Auctioneers will match up to $5 per gun to be donated to the NRA Foundation. If you wish to donate less than $5, we will match that amount. If you wish to donate more than $5 per gun, we will match up to $5. After the auction and the donation is made from this auction, we will send a notice to everyone that has participated advising them of what the total donation was. The donation will go to the special fund mentioned above, which we have already begun in the NRA Foundation. Please consider joining us in supporting this very worthy endeavor. Thank you. Sincerely, Jim and Sandy Julia
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Considering Selling? Whether you have one important item to sell or an entire collection, there are a number of reasons why you should contact James D. Julia’s:
Reputation for Honesty & Fair Dealings Over the years we have established a sterling reputation with both buyers and sellers. For the seller, this means their goods will be properly and professionally handled with hassle free straight forward dealings. The buyer has also learned to trust the Julia reputation for honest descriptions. This means they can place their ultimate bid with confidence that the goods will be as represented.
North America. The use of special press releases provided to key publications throughout North America also maximizes exposure. Advance notices and the complete catalog with photos are loaded onto our website available to the world. We have a special arrangement with Invaluable, Bidsquare (Lamp & Glass and Fine Art Auctions only) and Proxibid (Firearms Auctions only) so our catalogs are also loaded on their websites. This allows all Invaluable, Bidsquare (Lamp & Glass and Fine Art Auctions only) and Proxibid (Firearms Auctions only) clients to bid on the items in our auction whether as an absentee bid or in live-time the day of the auction via their computer. We also represent our clients’ goods at various key antique shows throughout the country, and in addition have an aggressive telemarketing program to promote your goods. We spend a tremendous amount of money and energy making certain that your goods have the maximum exposure to potential buyers.
Record Prices
Expertise Our expertise as auctioneers is unrivaled and extends over a period of nearly thirty-five years. In addition, each Julia specialty auction is cataloged by a nationally renowned expert within that field. In order to be part of the Julia team, these experts have to enjoy a similar reputation for honesty and fair dealings and be fully knowledgeable in their specific field. Our specialists have 15-35 years of experience in their chosen fields. This not only instills confidence in the seller, but even more importantly instills confidence in our buyers, many of whom don’t attend the auctions but utilize our catalogs freely knowing that they can trust our catalog descriptions.
The Julia Auction Firm has established records in numerous specialty fields over the years. In some cases, both national and world record prices are set at our auctions. In short, our experience, sterling reputation, hard work, and aggressive marketing plans add up to the ultimate return to you, the seller. We have one of the most competitive commission rates in the country. If you have an individual expensive item or high quality items you will find that no one will beat our commission rates.
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We utilize a highly diversified and structured promotional campaign for each auction. This includes, but is not limited to, professionally prepared, fully detailed and illustrated catalogs, and a tremendous diversity of advertisements in various types of media all over North America. A highly detailed and fully illustrated promotional brochure is sent out to our mailing list. Our mailing list includes numerous specialty departments including a vast number of names of special collectors and dealers all over
We are always striving to serve our customers better, both buyers and sellers. Some current innovations include our Trade Up Program. This is a new program at Julia’s which essentially allows the collector to obtain new and exciting items for their collection and at the same time dispose of unwanted items from their collection. The net result can be no cash outlay on the collector’s behalf to obtain items he/she desires to add to their collection. To our knowledge we are the only auction firm in North
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America providing this program. The concept possibilities are virtually limitless. Parties or wishing to explore this should call our office articipate in for more details. Arrangements to p this program must be made prior to the actual purchase at auction. Web Presence: We utilize our website to load advance notices of our clients’ goods to be included in upcoming auctions. In addition, we load our entire auction catalog, complete with photos, on our website so that the world can preview the catalog free of charge. We also have an arrangement with Invaluable, Bidsquare (Lamp & Glass and Fine Art Auctions only) and Proxibid (Firearms Auctions only). The end result is that usually our entire catalog with photos is loaded onto these platforms two weeks prior to the auction where any customer in the world can submit a bid. The day of the auction our entire catalog is offered on these platforms. The innovative technology allows a person to sit at their computer regardless of where they are in the world and view the progression of the auction. If they have registered in advance they can bid on anything in the catalog the moment it is being offered at auction. This has proven to be a convenience for some of our absentee bidders and it also increases the exposure for our sellers. Our online auctions are a very successful method of marketing certain types of goods. It greatly benefits buyers and sellers alike. However, our live catalogs are still the best way to auction better quality and more desirable items, particularly the rare and choice items.
Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Bidding It’s always best to attend the auction in person to bid on the items you wish, but if for some reason you can’t attend, there is no reason that you can’t obtain some of the items that you would like to purchase. At Julia’s, absentee bidding is always a convenient, easy and safe means of acquiring items that you want. As you can see, our specialty catalogs illustrate all lots to be sold, and as well give a complete description which includes condition. These descriptions, as per the conditions of our sale in the front of your catalog, are guaranteed against major discrepancies with a major impact on the value. If there are some items here that you think you would like to own but can’t attend the auction, we have many options to help you bid without being in the audience. If you are the winning bidder, after the auction you will receive an invoice via email and then in the mail from us. Typically the email invoices are sent out within 24 hours after the auction, and the paper invoice is sent out 2 business days after the auction.. 1. Bidding Options a. Leave a Bid Send in the form in your catalog or download a bid form from our website http://jamesdjulia. com/absentee-bidding/. You can bid by mail by simply filling out the form in the back of the catalog and sending along a 20% deposit check or credit card information. You can fax the form to us, email it to us, or call us with your absentee bid. A valid credit card is required. Your account is charged only if you are delinquent in making your payment. (There are additional fees associated with using credit cards.) If you provide us with your email address, we will send you a confirmation email to verify the lot numbers, description and amount of your bid. Please review this confirmation to make sure that everything is entered properly. Remember, at Julia’s, the way we conduct the absentee bids, it’s entirely possible to buy something for less than your top bid since your bids are executed competitively by our team in an attempt to buy the lot as reasonably as possible, just as though you were in attendance.
c. Live-time Bidding via the Internet Julia’s has partnered with third party online bidding platforms to offer customers the ability to bid live online from anywhere. Julia’s loads all the information contained in our printed catalog on the online bidding sites about two weeks prior to the auction. The lot number, an image of the lot, and a brief description with a presale low and high estimate will be shown on the screen. Winning bids placed on third party online platforms may be subject to a higher Buyer’s Premium. Please read the Conditions of Sale on the third party online bidding platforms to find out the Buyer’s Premium for that platform. Julia’s may occasionally experience Internet and/ or Server service outages during which bidders may not be able to participate in the auction. Julia’s policy is to continue to conduct the auction. d. Absentee Bidding via the Internet Julia’s loads all the information contained in our printed catalog on third party online bidding platforms about two weeks prior to the auction. You may view any of these items and submit bids up to 2 weeks prior to the auction by following their registration and absentee bid instructions. Specific information on how to do this is available on each of their sites. Winning bids placed on third party online platforms may be subject to a higher Buyer’s Premium. Please read the Conditions of Sale on the third party online bidding platforms to find out the Buyer’s Premium for that platform. Julia’s may occasionally experience Internet and/ or Server service outages during which bidders may not be able to participate in the auction. Internet absentee bidders are advised that their absentee bids may not be executed in the event of technological problems. Julia’s policy is to continue to conduct the auction. 2. How Do I Set Up a Phone Bid? Simply send in your bid form from your catalog
or download a bid form from our website www. jamesdjulia.com/absentee-bidding/ and mark the bid as a phone bid, email it to us at bid@ jamesdjulia.com, fax it to us at 207-453-2502 or call into the office 207-453-7125 to register for the lots for which you would like to bid on the telephone. 3. How Do I Register to Bid Online? To register, contact the online bidding service, Invaluable at www.invaluable.com, www. bidsquare.com (included only during Lamps & Glass and Fine Art auctions) or www.proxibid. com (included only during Firearms auctions) at www.proxibid.com and register in advance of the auction. You will be notified that you have been approved to bid and your registration will be complete. Winning bids placed on third party online platforms may be subject to a higher Buyer’s Premium. Please read the Conditions of Sale on the third party online bidding platforms to find out the Buyer’s Premium for that platform. 4. How Do I Bid Live Through the Internet Bidding Platforms? You will need to register for the auction with the third party online bidding platform first. Once you have been registered, watch for your lot. When the lot comes up for bid, a window will display a price the auctioneer is asking for. If the window is flashing $5,500, it means the auctioneer is asking for $5,500. As the auctioneer receives that bid and then asks for a higher bid a new amount will flash in that window. If you have registered to bid you may bid in the auction by simply clicking the bid button on your screen. Regardless of where you are in this country or where you are in the world it will automatically register on a computer at our auction site where a technician will see your bid and bid on your behalf. This innovation allows you to bid live-time during the auction. Online bidding allows the bids to be almost instantaneously transferred to you and to us, so subsequently you can bid within the confines of that time. There are some people who like to bid
b. Phone Bids On the more expensive lots, ($500+ and up) if you feel you would really like to purchase them and not be restrained by the process of a written bid, we can make arrangements to call you at the time the lot is coming up and you may bid over the telephone on the lots as they are being sold. Remember phone bids must be arranged well in advance of the auction (see instructions above on how to leave a bid). Also please remember there are a limited number of phones available, so if you would like to phone bid, you should make your arrangements early. 877
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this way and some of our clients have found it both interesting and convenient to do so. If you have any questions about this please don’t hesitate to call our office, or contact Invaluable, BidSquare (included only during Lamps & Glass and Fine Art auctions) or Proxibid (included only during Firearms Auctions). Invaluable also provides a web tutorial on bidding for those who would like more details, along with an extensive FAQ section http:// www.invaluable.com/invaluable/help.cfm. 5. How Much Time Do I Have to Bid on a Lot? If the asking bid is something you are willing to pay, do not hesitate. For the most part, the auctioneer does not stop or slow down, he simply moves along at a very brisk pace. It is always assumed by the auctioneer that the bidder knows what they want to bid and if they do not bid or hesitate to bid, it means they are not interested. The auction process moves very rapidly whether you are live at the auction, online or on the phone. For anyone wanting to be successful, it is important that you know or make up your mind before the lot is sold just how high you will bid on that particular lot. Those who wish to think about it while the auction is in process and bid on impulse, will find themselves not being as successful, being frustrated and sometimes even paying more than they normally intended to. 6. How Much Do I Bid? Bid whatever you wish, our online and printed catalogs as well as online listings offer item descriptions which include estimated low to high value range. These estimates are in no way an indication of what the items will definitely bring. If you will check our past catalogs, you will find some items bring less than low estimates, some items bring far more than the high estimate. So it’s totally dependent upon how badly people want the items. 7. Who Bids? There are generally two categories of absentee bidders. a. The collector type, who seriously wishes to purchase a given lot or lots. To that buyer we encourage you to bid as high as you feel comfortable bidding. If you seriously want the lot you should not hesitate to consider going above the high estimate to ensure that you get it. b. The next type of absentee bidder is the person who is a dealer buying for stock or a collector willing to buy items only if they are at a real bargain. This type of bidder will often bid on a large number of items knowing full well that not everything will bring a strong price, there are bound to be some things that will fall well below our estimate and that bidder knows that if they leave a large number of bids that they have a chance of picking up a few things at a very Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
reasonable price. Some bidders will leave 3, 4, 5 or 6 pages of bids with us, based with that theory in mind. And usually they are successful with a few items and the items they are successful with tend to be very good buys. 8. What Is a “Plus 1” Bid? Some bidders not wishing to lose a lot for the same price or just slightly above what their top bid was elect to use our “Plus 1” policy. What this does is empower our staff to go one more bid for you in the event someone in the audience has bid the exact same amount of your top bid or just slightly above it. The bookkeeper will then bid one more bid which sometimes is all it takes to get the lot. Typically the auctioneer raises the increments by 10%. If you submit a “Plus 1” Bid, we will increase your bid by 10% over your bid amount. A “Plus 2” bid will increase your bid by 20%. 9. What is a “Cover” Bid? The phone bidding system is not a perfect one. You may be out mowing the lawn and forget about your bid. Or somehow, the phone number got transposed and the phone agent is desperately trying to reach you but unbeknownst to them, they are calling the incorrect number. Or the phone system could break down. Any myriad of other issues can arise. If you seriously want a particular item, your best strategy is to leave a cover bid. A cover bid is a bid which you leave along with your phone bid instructions. If for any reason at all, your phone agent is not able to get in contact with you, they are authorized to bid up to that amount. Please note, your agent does not use the cover bid if they have you on the telephone. You are in control when you are on the telephone. The cover bid is only an insurance policy in the unlikely event that your phone agent is unable to make a connection with you. Subsequently, the only way your cover bid is utilized is if your phone agent cannot get through to you. They will bid up to your cover bid and no more. Again, please remember, the cover bid means nothing if your phone agent gets ahold of you. 878
Even though you left a $10,000, when your phone agent has you on the phone, you might decide not to go any higher than $4,000. That is your prerogative. On the other hand, you might change your mind and decide to go to $15,000. That is still your prerogative and the benefit of being on the telephone. If you choose to not leave a cover bid and if we do not reach you on the phone, there is nothing we can do at that point. 10. Will Julia’s Tell Me What the Top Bid is on a Lot? Absolutely not. At Julia’s we never ever divulge how much an absentee bid is or who has left bids. Under no circumstances do we ever divulge that information. We can advise you and assist you with your bids. For instance, if you only have $3,000 to spend but are interested in three separate lots all in the general value range of $3,000 and don’t know which one you should pursue, you may call our office and if two of the lots you are interested in seem to have a great deal of interest in them and the third lot has no interest whatsoever, we will gladly advise you of that. Remember, under no circumstances would we ever divulge who has bid or how much any of our absentee bids are. 11. Can I Leave an Unlimited Bid? Absolutely not. We cannot honor bids which do not have a set top amount. If you want a lot very badly, then we suggest you bid well above the estimate and pick a figure that you would feel comfortable owning it at should it go that high. 12. Does Absentee Bidding Work? Absolutely. At our specialty auctions from anywhere to 25% to 45% of all merchandise is purchased by absentee bidders. And some items are acquired for well less than their top absentee bid. 13. Does the Auctioneer Reopen Bidding? The James D. Julia Auctioneers must conduct their auctions in accordance with UCC statutes which specifically state that when the hammer
falls, the bidding is concluded and the winning bidder announced is the new owner. Because of this law, the auctioneer cannot and will not reopen the bidding because you decided too late to bid. This is a law and the auctioneer must abide by this. The only exception is “where a bid is made while the hammer is falling in acceptance of a prior bid. The auctioneer may in his discretion reopen the bidding or declare the good sold under the bid on which the hammer was falling.” This is the only exception. Therefore, if you seriously want a lot, do not hesitate to bid because once the hammer falls it is sold and there is nothing the auctioneer can do about it. 14. How Do I Know if I Won? After the auction is over with, our staff will send out bills to all the successful bidders on the next business day. Please do not attempt to call the auction facilities the day of the auction. Our lines are frequently busy with phone bidders and we cannot tie up the lines and the office staff when not on the phone with absentee bidders. They are extremely busy cashing out customers and very rarely have time to check the records for bids at that time. If you must call, we would advise you to call the afternoon of the first business day following the auction. 15. What is a Late Bid? We frequently process thousands of bids for an auction. Please make sure your absentee bid form is received by Julia’s no later than 4:00 pm EST the date before the auction. If you are an international bidder, or first time bidder, please allow two additional days to establish your account with Julia’s If you are mailing or faxing bids we encourage you to phone our office before the auction to confirm that we received your bids. A while ago, we sent a group of eight letters out to people in various parts of the country and for some reason, the entire packet of eight letters took 14 to 16 days to get to their destination. Please be sure to call and confirm that we’ve received your bids if they’ve been sent out seven to ten days prior to the auction.
16. How Much Does it Cost? a. Absentee Bids processed by Julia’s are a service provided to our customers totally free of charge, there is no cost to you. b. Phone Bids processed by Julia’s are a service provided to our customers totally free of charge, there is no cost to you. c. When you win an item through an internet platform, there are additional service fees. Please see the Conditions of Sale for the third party online bidding platforms for more information.
the speaker system broadcasting everything the auctioneer is saying and in front of the phone bidders sits a myriad of auction participants, many of which may be speaking with one another. Bottom-line is that an auction is an incredible arena of activity and noise and very difficult for your phone agent. The best way for success is to be prepared and do not try to converse with your agent in the process; simply say a “Yes” bid or “No” bid. If you are silent your agent may think the call has been lost and so it is always best to let them know when you are “Out” and would like to stop bidding.
17. How Does the Phone Bidding Process Work the Day of the Auction? What Should I Expect? Your phone agent will call usually a few lots early to be sure to get you on the telephone on time to bid for the lot. Your phone agent will remind you of a few important instructions on how to successfully bid.
18. What Can I Do When I am Phone Bidding to Better My Chances of being the Winning Bidder? a. Know what you want to bid in advance.
The most successful bidders are the ones that are prepared. To maximize success, you should study the lots and make a decision as to what your ultimate bid should be before you even get on the telephone. If you know you are willing to go to $10,000 and no more and the phone agent tells you that the auctioneer is looking for $5,500, you do not need to think about anything, you simply say “Yes.”Your agent will tell you and repeat one of two messages; either “We have it,” which means there is no need to bid at this moment or “The auctioneer is looking for $5,500, do you want to bid? The auctioneer is looking for $5,500, do you want to bid?” If you want to bid, do not hesitate, do not try to invoke a strategy, do not try to measure the “pulse” of the auction bidding; simply say “Yes, bid,” but say it loudly so there can be no question that your phone agent hears you and perhaps repeat yourself. You need to understand the auction environment for your phone bid agent. The phone bidder is at a table, sometimes there are as many as 10 or 20 other phone bidders on either side of your phone bidder speaking to their bidders. In the background and overhead is
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b. During the bidding process, only communicate to your phone agent whether you want to bid when they ask you. Speak loudly.
d. Do not hesitate. The auctioneer will not wait for you anymore than he would for someone in the audience. It is a fact that at every single auction, there are one or two phone bidders who complain and feel the auctioneer should have waited to give them more time to make their decision. If you want to bid, then you need to bid. e. Last of all, when arranging your telephone bids leave a cover bid as a form of insurance. Good luck. If you have any questions concerning this service, please call before the auction and we will be glad to assist you in any way we can. —Jim Julia
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Firearms Conditions of Sale - Please Read Please be sure to read the conditions before participating in the sale. For years, we have worked hard to develop a reputation for honesty and fairness. We have tried to apply this same principle in preparing this particular sale. So that you might know what the limitations are for this sale, we have tried to clearly outline the conditions below, which will specifically indicate how various circumstances will be handled. 1. Guarantee We have attempted to make a consistent effort in cataloging and correctly describing the property to be sold. The catalog descriptions carry a limited guarantee. It is a guarantee to protect you against major discrepancies that would have a major effect upon the value of the item. Under no circumstances do we guarantee against anything less than a major discrepancy that would have less than a major effect upon value. This limited guarantee covers authenticity. It also covers any major restoration or repair not described. Also we guarantee against fakes, reproductions or major fabrications. As outlined above, our guarantee is limited, however, it is almost unique in a business that operates “Caveat Emptor”. This is not a perfect system, however, and it is important to be aware of that. Our intention is to be as fair as possible in our catalog descriptions but it is virtually impossible to adequately describe an antique or collectible item that has been used and shows signs of wear. If you are a discerning, highly particular customer, it is virtually impossible to adequately describe an antique item that has been used and shows signs of wear. Imperfections, slight damages, handling marks, etc., are commonplace with antiques and with most buyers it is understood and accepted. If, however, you are a very discerning buyer and wish to know exactly what the lot is and if imperfections, handling marks, small alterations are something that are of great concern to you, then expecting mint or near mint condition, it is advisable that you not ever submit absentee bids here or at any auction house without seeing the item in person, since your definition of condition might be far more particular than what any cataloger would have time or space to specify. The entire purpose of our catalog description is to give our customers a general description and idea of what the lot is and we will stand behind that description regarding a major discrepancy only. If the discrepancy is less than major, under no circumstances would any adjustment or refund be made. This means that if you are purchasing a gun and find a small undisclosed surface crack in the wood or a couple of small chips in the wood that were not disclosed, it would not qualify for a refund. If however the stock were broken through the wrist, that would constitute a major problem and qualify for a refund. If a small in use repair were incorporated in an antique gun and overlooked in a description, it would not qualify for a refund. However, if the barrel were cut or the gun serial numbers did not match, but described as “all matching serial numbers”, obviously that would qualify as a major problem and subject to a cancellation. If the gun were described as excellent original blue and it was discovered to have been reblued, it would qualify for a cancellation. In regards to assessments of quality or percentage of original finish; under no circumstances would we cancel the sale for a difference in assessment. If our cataloger states that the gun retains about 70% of its original blue on the barrel Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information
and in your assessment after you receive the gun you feel it’s actually 60%, a refund would definitely not be considered. However, if our cataloger stated that there was 70% original blue and it turned out that it was re-blued, that’s a major problem and it would qualify for a refund. As stated above, this is an imperfect system; the very best thing that a client can do is to attend the auction and view the goods in person or have an agent examine the things on their behalf. In lieu of that, should you elect to leave absentee bids, we will protect you on major problems, but under no circumstances will we cancel the sale for less than a major problem. The purpose of our guarantee is to protect our bidders from major problems that would have major effect upon the value of the firearm. It is impossible for us and it is not our intention to guarantee to satisfy everyone; it is important that one understands this before bidding absentee. Should the need arise, the auctioneer reserves the right to make verbal corrections and provide additional information from the block at the time of the sale. Absentee bids will not be executed on items that are found to be other than described in the catalog unless we were able to contact you prior to the lot being sold and advise of this discrepancy. If we are unable to reach you or if time does not permit, we will not execute your bid. Please Note: the only thing we guarantee is what is in print in the catalog and what is announced from the block at the time of sale. Absolutely nothing discussed over the telephone or in person prior to the auction shall be construed as part of the guarantee. Since opinions can differ, particularly in the matter of condition, the auctioneer will be the sole judge in the matter of refunds. This guarantee is limited to the following time duration and limits. Please read: A. Time Limit For live bidders it is expected that you have examined the items before you purchased them and that as you pick them up, you will re-examine them one last time. If there is a problem regarding condition, it is expected that you would notify us immediately before leaving the auction facility. If you are an absentee bidder then it is your responsibility to examine the lot immediately upon receipt. If a major discrepancy should be discovered, it is your responsibility to contact us immediately. Please note: All guarantees and options for refunds or adjustment become null and void 44 days after the auction. We pay consignors on the 45th day. Once we have paid our consignors we no longer have control for the payment and under no circumstances can we consider any refunds. If you suspect that there is a major discrepancy or problem with authenticity of your lot, it is your responsibility to contact our office before the 44 days are up and let us know that you need some extra time. We can usually make arrangements to extend the guarantee for a few days if you personally advise us. Please note: If you pay late and thus, receive your items late, it does not qualify for special privileges. The guarantee is null and void 44 days after the auction. It is your responsibility to pay for and acquire your purchases in a timely fashion. So if there is a major discrepancy, you have time to notify our office. Please remember that if you call us 46 days after the auction, there is nothing we can do about a major discrepancy except apologize to you. If you want to be considered for an adjustment or 886
refund, it is your responsibility to notify us within 44 days after the auction. B. Limit of Restitution Under no circumstances will the auctioneer be responsible for lost profits or other financial damages. Refunds requested on the grounds of authenticity must be accompanied by at least a supporting written statement from an authority recognized by the auctioneers. Auctioneer will not be responsible for shipping costs, after auction appraisal fees, testing or any other post auction costs. If it is agreed that an item may be returned, it is the buyer’s responsibility to return it in the same condition as received. C. Type of Restitution An item that qualifies for an adjustment is limited to one of the following options: 1) Major problems, (i.e. fakes, significant alteration, major unannounced restoration, etc.) will result in a refund in sale price, adjustment in sale price, or repair by the auctioneer. The auctioneer shall be the judge as to the final resolve. 2) Less than major problems or discrepancies are not part of the guarantee and no refund or adjustment will be considered for less than major problems. 2. Receipt of Goods All goods sold will be tagged and can be claimed upon presentation of paid receipts ONLY. All items to be wrapped will be wrapped by the purchaser, unless the items are to be shipped. 3. Protested Bids In case of a disputed bid, the Auctioneer is the sole determinant as to who is the successful bidder and at his discretion may re-offer and resell the article in dispute. 4. Tax State of Maine sales tax is 5.5% and will be collected at time of payment unless a current sales tax certificate is on file or if shipped anywhere except Maine and Massachusetts. If purchases are shipped to a Maine address, sales tax of 5.5% shall be collected unless a current sales tax certificate is on file. If purchases are shipped or delivered to a Massachusetts address, sales tax of 6.25% shall be collected unless a current sales tax certificate is on file. 5. Nominal Bids The Auctioneer may reject nominal bids, small opening bids or very nominal advances made with purpose of disparaging an item. If a lot fails to open for 25% to 30% of the low estimate, the item may be passed from the block by the Auctioneer and may not be re-offered until a later sale. 6. Absentee Bids Phone, fax or mail bids will be accepted with a 20% deposit, late bids or last minute bids can be confirmed with a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express number, in many cases. In such case, the bookkeeper will execute such bids competitively. It is entirely possible to buy items by absentee bid for less than your top bid price. Please Note: Absentee bids are a service provided to our customers free of
charge. Every effort is made to execute all absentee bids; however, you must know that this is not a perfect system neither here nor at any other auction house. In the event of an error of omission or failure to properly execute absentee bids, the auctioneer shall not be held liable. 7. Terms All items are to be paid for in American funds at the day of the auction. Non-residents who have not established an account with us and wish to pay by check, must do so prior to the beginning of the auction by presenting a current letter of reference from their bank or by providing references which are suitable to the auctioneer. Absentee Bidders - Directly after the auction a bill will be sent to you for the items you purchased and a total amount due. This bill is due upon presentation and must be paid immediately. The auctioneer reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank, if the auctioneer deems such action necessary to protect his interest. For bidders located outside of the United States we only accept payment by checks drawn on U.S. banks or wire transfer. 8. Interest and Default Payment is due upon receipt. If the buyer’s invoice is not paid in full within 15 days of the auction, James D. Julia, Inc. has the right and will charge the buyer’s credit card of record on file for the total invoice amount. Interest will be charged on all balances not paid at the rate of 1-1/2% monthly (18% APR) effective 15 days from the date of purchase/auction. All goods not retrieved by Buyer within 120 days after the last day of the auction, shall be subject to a storage fee of $50 per item per month. Buyer authorizes auctioneer to sell any goods not retrieved after the 120 day period in any manner deemed appropriate by the auctioneer and the proceeds will be applied to all sums owed by the buyer to the auctioneer under this or any other agreement between the parties. If the sale is conducted by the auctioneer, in addition to all sums due hereunder, buyer shall pay the auctioneer’s standard commission fees and 1% insurance fee. Buyer specifically authorizes any such sale to be held without reserve. Buyer shall be responsible for any deficiencies between the sale price and all sums due hereunder. 9. Reserves Some items in this auction may carry a conservative reserve. Therefore, the auctioneer may bid on behalf of the owner or for the auction house. The purchaser will be the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer. Please note that when a lot carries a reserve, the reserve is usually somewhere below the low estimate in the catalog. Actual reserve figures cannot be divulged, but we will tell you if an item carries a reserve should you ask. 10. Withdrawal We reserve the right to withdraw any property before sale and shall have no liability whatsoever for such withdrawal. 11. Title A title passes upon the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer. It will then be the responsibility of the buyer to make
full payment prior to removing the goods from the premises. It is both the buyer’s risk and expense for removal and must be made at the conclusion of the sale unless other arrangements are made with the Julia’s Operations Manager. Please note any lots we might make arrangements for moving or storing are solely at the risk of the owner and any damage or loss occurring after the fall of the hammer becomes that of the buyer. 12. Phone Bids At the discretion of the auctioneer, phone bidding may be arranged on more expensive items, (i.e. $500 or more). In order to make arrangements to bid on the telephone at the time a lot is being sold, you must contact our office in advance of the auction. We will make arrangements to call you just prior to the lot being sold so that you may bid over the telephone. There are usually a limited number of phone lines available into the room, so if you wish to bid over the telephone, it is important for you to make your arrangements early. “Cover-me Bids”: if you wish to bid by telephone, you might also want to consider a “cover-me bid” at the time you make arrangements for phone bidding. A “cover-me bid” allows your phone contact here at Julia’s to still execute a predetermined bid amount for you in the case that they cannot get through to you on the telephone. Your phone agent is the only person who will have this bid and will only use it to bid in the event that he/she cannot reach you. Assuming you are reached via telephone, they would not use your bid, but rely on your verbal instructions. “Cover-me bids” are not mandatory, you can place one at your discretion, they are simply a safety device in the event you cannot be reached by telephone in time. 13. Agent Responsibility If you are registering or executing a bid for someone else under your number, please bear in mind that you are responsible for the settlement of that account with us regardless of whether the person you’re executing or registering for pays you or not. 14. Buyer’s Premium Shall be reduced to 15% of the final bid price, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. This is assuming the account is paid by check, cash or any equivalent of cash. If you settle your account by credit card the buyer’s premium then shall be the standard 18% of the final bid price which will be applied to each lot sold to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. Winning bids placed through a third-party online platform may be subject to a higher Buyer’s Premium. If the Buyer’s Premium set forth on any such platform exceeds the Buyer’s Premium set forth herein, Buyer agrees to pay such additional premium charge. 15. Endangered Species Act The laws of various countries and states regulate the import, export and transport of certain plant and animal items. Julia’s has taken steps to ensure that items offered for sale that are covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA) meet the standards for sale under this Act. Transport of these items may require special permits or licenses for import, export or delivery into certain states. It is the bidder’s responsibility to obtain 887
all such licenses or permits. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or license does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item and obtaining title to the item. The company makes no representation or warranty and accepts no liability whatsoever to the seller, purchaser or any third party with respect to compliance with the ESA or with respect to the availability or issuance of valid import and export permits. 16. Safety Neither James D. Julia auctioneers, their consignors, employees or agents warrant the safety or the shootability of any firearm in this catalog. All firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items. If you wish to attempt to shoot them you must have the weapons examined by a competent gunsmith who will test the weapon for its shootability and also to ensure that the caliber of the breech is in fact the caliber that is thought to be. Since all firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items, they are not examined, tested or warranted by James D. Julia’s consignor, employees or agents. Please be sure that if you attempt to fire the gun, you have it properly checked for safety by a competent gunsmith. 17. Catalog Symbols The catalog description may have symbols in front of the title. These symbols indicate additional information on the lot. It is the bidder’s responsibility to make sure they are aware of the symbols, their meaning and their ability to take possession of the item. It is the bidder’s responsibility to obtain any permits or licenses that may be required to ship the item into their state or country. Failure to obtain such permit or license does not relieve the buyer from paying for the items and obtaining title to the item. ◊ Import Mark—The item has been marked as required by US law to be imported into the United States. * Modern Firearm—This item is a modern firearm as defined by the Gun Control Act of 1968. There are specific rules related to the transfer of these firearms. ** Class III Firearm—This lot is subject to the more restrictive approval required by the National Firearms Act. Frequently the approval can take many months to obtain. *** Dealer Sample—This lot is a Class-3 firearm that can only be transferred to an NFA dealer with proper documentation. 18. Acceptance of Conditions Bidding on article(s) indicates your acceptance of all of the above terms. Any legal disputes arising from this auction shall be settled in the court system in the State of Maine. 19. Maine Auctioneer Rules and Regulations The Maine Auctioneer Rules and regulations are regulated by the Maine Board of L icensing of Auctioneers, 35 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333. The Maine Uniform Commercial Code, Title 11, Section 2-328 applies to this auction sale. Auctioneer: James D. Julia ME License #AR83; NH License #2511 Mass. License #1406 Not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.
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Absentee Bid Conditions
Please read if you are submitting absentee bids. 1. Important Note: Absentee bids are a service provided to our customers free of charge. Every effort is made to execute all absentee bids. However, you must know, that because of the hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of bids that must be processed just prior to an auction, it is inevitable that a few mistakes will occur. Your best protection is to be there in person, but if you cannot, you must understand that this is not a perfect system and it is not at any auction house. To better serve our absentee bidders, we have what’s referred to as a “plus 1 bid” and on phone bids a “cover me bid”. You should definitely read about both of these and consider using them to help insure your participation. We will do everything in our power to execute your bids properly, however, in the event of an error of omission, or failure to properly execute absentee bids, the Auctioneer shall not be held liable. 2. All absentee bids must be accompanied by a 20% deposit which will be refunded immediately after auction if your bid is unsuccessful. If your bid is successful, your 20% deposit will be applied to the purchase price and the balance due upon presentation of our bill. If time does not permit the physical 20% deposit, you may confirm your bid by your Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Should you provide a credit card number, the only way that we would use your credit card number is if you default on payment, then we would bill your account for the amount due.
bid. If your bid is the only bid on a lot she will not start bidding, she will wait until the audience opens the bid and then compete with them until she has either won the lot or it has gone beyond her limit. It is therefore possible sometimes for you to buy a lot well under your top bid. If two or more bids are received on the same item from different people, the bidding will open at the next logical raise above the second highest bid. If two absentee bids are received with the exact same amount, the first one received will take precedence. 5. All bids must be in even dollar amounts. Bids in fractions of dollars or odd amounts will be considered the next lower even dollar amount. The minimum bid increment is usually 10% of the last bid. Therefore, if someone leaves a bid of $100.50 we will automatically round it off to $100. If you should leave a bid of $103 we will round it off to $100. 6. Open bids or bids with no set top amount or orders to just simply buy the lot, cannot be accepted by us. You must have a definite top limit before we can execute your bid. Alternatives to this are as follows:
3. To execute an absentee bid, fill out the enclosed form, listing catalog number, description and your top bid price (not including the buyers premium). Send this together with your deposit as soon as possible. If your bids are sent seven days or fewer prior to the auction, you should call our offices three days prior to the auction to confirm that we have received your bids. If they have not been received at that point in time, you should submit your bids over the telephone.
a. Telephone Bids: Lot must be worth $500+ each. This can be done by giving us a credit card number to affirm your bids or sending a 20% deposit for what you might anticipate to bid on the object. (NOTE: There are limited phone lines and phone bids will be handled on a first come, first served basis.) Cover Me Bid: To help ensure that you don’t miss out on an object, some people like to place a cover me bid at the time they make phone bid arrangements. No system is perfect and sometimes it is impossible, for one reason or another, to get through to the client on the telephone. A Cover Me Bid is a bid left only with your phone agent. If he/she cannot get through to you on the phone, they will bid up to that amount on your behalf. The only way they execute this bid is if they cannot get through to you.
4. Bids are handled in a competitive manner by our bookkeeper who bids on your behalf in an attempt to buy the object for less than your top
b. Plus 1 Bid: Some bidders concerned that their lot might just go for one bid above their top limit, leave a top bid plus one. This works as
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follows: the top bid submitted might be $1,000, but not wishing to lose the lot for simply one more bid, the plus one bid allows the bookkeeper to bid one more time on your behalf. Generally a bid increment is 10%, so if you left a $1,000 bid plus 1 it would allow her to go $1,000 plus 100. If you said $1,000 plus 2 bids that would mean $1,000 plus $200. (NOTE: One possible problem that occasionally arises with absentee bids is when someone in the audience bids exactly the amount which you specify is your limit. In such a case, we would not go one extra bid unless your bid sheet indicates plus one bid.) 7. Notification of Success: Only successful bidders are contacted. A written bill is usually sent within three (3) working days after the auction. The bill will be accompanied by shipping information. Unsuccessful bidders are not contacted. Phone inquiries regarding your success cannot be answered until the second business day after the auction. 8. Shipping: If you are a successful bidder, a bill will be sent shortly after the auction. This bill must be paid upon receipt. Purchasers should indicate their desired method of shipment if such is necessary. We will be pleased to assist you by shipping items which you purchase. A charge for this service includes labor, packing materials, shipping and insurance. Please Note: Certified check, or wire transfers or any other form of guaranteed funds will expedite shipping. Shipping can take 14 to 21 days after payment is received (depending upon gallery work load). 9. The Shipping Department may decline to execute instructions to ship items which are too large or too fragile to be shipped by common carrier. In such cases, the only way we can ship these special items is by way of a letter from the buyer releasing us from the responsibility of any damage that might occur in shipping. 10. Bidding on any article(s) indicates your acceptance of these terms above. If you need additional information on any of the items, please c ontact our office.
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Terms. In addition to the terms contained in this Absentee Bid Form, the Conditions of Sale and the Absentee Bid Conditions set forth in the catalog for this auction (online and printed versions) are incorporated by reference, just as though fully set forth herein. Payment. Payment for all items purchased is due upon the earlier of (a) 15 days from the date of auction or (b) upon receipt of invoice. If payment is not made within 15 days of the date of the auction, James D. Julia, Inc. is hereby authorized to charge my credit card for the total purchase price together with the applicable Buyer’s Premium and any accrued interest. Interest shall accrue on all amounts due at the rate of 1.5% per month (18% annually). I desire to bid on the following items in the sale. The bids are to be executed by James D. Julia, Inc. up to, but not exceeding the amount(s) specified on the below bids.
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