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939. WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE CAL: .40-60. Standard
grade rifle with 28" octagon barrel, full magazine, standard open
sights, single set trigger, uncheckered wood with straight stock and crescent
steel buttplate with trap. SN 46871 CONDITION: About good. All the metal
has a cleaned, thin brown patina with traces of blue in sheltered areas.
The loading gate has about 75% original blue. The wood is sound with a
replaced 2" sliver on each side of the forearm. There is a grain
check in the butt and overall retains most of a light refinish. Worn,
dark bore. 4-43906 JL316 (1,250-1,750)
940. WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE CAL: .40-65. Standard grade
rifle with 26" octagon barrel, full magazine, bead front sight and
modern semi buckhorn rear sight. Uncheckered wood with straight stock
and crescent steel buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter
identifying this rifle as having originally had a set trigger which is
now missing and that it was shipped July 16, 1890 & returned and repaired
on June 15, 1911. SN 41963 CONDITION: About good. Traces of original finish
remain in sheltered areas, otherwise the barrel retains a smooth, light
patina with scattered light surface rust. The magazine tube has a couple
of small dents with scattered light surface rust. The balance of the metal,
with traces of silvered case colors, is mostly a gray patina with light
to moderate rust pitting, heavier in some places. The wood is sound and
retains about all of a sanded, light refinish. Replaced lower tang screw.
4-43231 JL298 (800-1,200)
941. WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. CAL.: .40-82. Standard
grade rifle with 26" round barrel, modified front sight with a modern
semi-buckhorn rear sight, uncheckered wood, straight stock with crescent
steel buttplate. SN 13583. CONDITION: Traces of original finish remain
on the barrel in sheltered areas with the rest of the metal a mottled
silver/gray color with scattered surface rust. The wood is sound with
a sanded refinish. Strong bright bore, scattered pitting. 4-43712 JL121
(800-1,200)
942. *WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION CARBINE. CAL.: .30US (.30-40).
Standard grade carbine with 22" round barrel, replacement front sight
blade and non-original rear sight. Uncheckered wood with grasping groove
forearm, straight stock and crescent steel buttplate. SN 54726. CONDITION:
Good. About 40% barrel blue, the receiver with traces of finish, the balance
being a silver/gray. The wood is sound, with usual handling and use marks
and a few small gouges. No original finish remains. Strong bore with good
shine, dark in the grooves. 4-43714 Z55 (800-1,500)
943. *WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE CAL: .45-70. Standard
grade carbine with 22" round barrel, full magazine, brass blade front
sight and 1,000-yard ladder rear sight. Straight grain walnut stock and
forearm with straight grip and Winchester logo black composition buttplate.
SN 121139 CONDITION: Good. The barrel and magazine tube retain 40-50%
strong blue mixed with brown turning silver over the forearm and chamber
areas. The receiver with traces of finish in the sheltered areas, is mostly
a medium gray patina. The stock has a replaced chip at the toe otherwise,
the wood is sound with normal light nicks, dings and scratches and retains
most of a light refinish. Strong, bright bore, dark in the grooves. 4-44126
JL284 (3,000-5,000)
944. WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE CAL: .38-56. Standard
grade carbine with 22" round barrel, full magazine, 2,000-yard ladder
rear sight, straight grain walnut stock and forearm with straight grip
and steel carbine buttplate. SN 70099 CONDITION: About good. No original
finish remains. Traces of silvered case colors on the receiver, otherwise
a mottled light-brown patina overall. The stock has a hairline on the
right wrist otherwise, the wood is sound with nicks, dings and bruises
and a couple of light gouges. Strong, bright bore, dark in the grooves.
4-44125 JL285 (2,500-3,500)
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945. *WINCHESTER MODEL 71 DELUXE CARBINE CAL: .348. Short tang carbine
with 20" tapered round barrel, 2/3 magazine, integral front sight
ramp with hood, the rear dovetail with slot blank and a mounted bolt peep.
Checkered straight grain American walnut beavertail forearm and pistol
grip buttstock with checkered steel buttplate. The buttstock and forend
cap have deluxe swivels, which are included. SN 18047 CONDITION: Very
good plus. The metal retains 93-95% strong, bright, original blue, slightly
thin on the belly of the receiver. The lever and forend cap are a blue-brown
patina. The forearm is sound and retains 50-60% original varnish with
moderate wear to the checkering. The buttstock has a hairline on the right
wrist and retains 93-95% bright, original varnish with normal use dings
and scratches. Bright, shiny bore. 4-44341 JL270 (1,800-2,500)
946. WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. CAL.: .38WCF. Standard
grade rifle with 24" octagonal barrel, half-nickel front sight and
semi-buckhorn rear sight, uncheckered wood with straight stock and crescent
steel buttplate with trap. SN 213147. CONDITION: About very good. The
barrel retains 75% thin blue, the magazine tube with blue in the sheltered
areas and a blue/brown patina. The receiver retains about 50% thin blue.
Lever and hammer retain 10-15% case colors with the balance turned silver.
The wood is sound with normal use and handling marks and a thin coat of
applied varnish. Bright, shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-43706 Z49
(1,250-2,250)
947. WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE CAL: .32-20 Standard grade
rifle with 24" octagon barrel, full magazine, half-nickel front sight
and semi buckhorn rear sight, uncheckered wood with straight stock and
crescent steel buttplate without trap. SN 328111 CONDITION: Good to very
good. Retains about all of a restored finish to both wood and metal. The
barrel and magazine tube are a blue-brown patina, the receiver is bright
blue with light pinheads of rust. The wood is sound and retains most of
its restored finish. Bright, shiny bore. 4-44105 Z89 (1,200-1,500)
948. *WINCHESTER MODEL 71 DELUXE RIFLE. CAL.: .348. Late manufacture
with short tang, 24" tapered round barrel, integral ramp front sight
and semi-buckhorn rear sight. The left side of the receiver factory tapped
for receiver sight, checkered wood with beavertail forearm and capped
pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate, deluxe forearm cap with
integral sling swivel and swivel base inletted in the stock. SN 37356.
CONDITION: Good to very good. Metal retains 85-90% strong original blue,
thin on the edges and on the belly of the receiver. The wood is sound
and retains about 90% varnish. Bright, shiny bore. 4-43720 Z56 (1,000-1,500)
949. *WINCHESTER MODEL '71 LEVER ACTION RIFLE CAL: .348. Standard grade
rifle with 24" tapered round barrel, integral ramp front sight with
hood and semi buckhorn rear sight. The receiver is factory drilled and
tapped for a receiver sight. Uncheckered wood with beavertail forearm
and pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. The stock and magazine
tube are fitted with non-factory detachable flush mount swivels. SN 41049
CONDITION: Very good. The metal retains 96-97% strong, bright, original
blue. The wood is sound, missing a small chip on the left wrist and retains
92-94% original varnish with some light scratches, handling marks and
dings. There is a scratch on the left side of the receiver. 4-43931 JL297
(400-700)
950. *BROWNING MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE CAL: .45-70. Standard grade
carbine with 22" barrel, square base front sight and ladder carbine
rear sight, full magazine, uncheckered wood with straight stock and carbine
buttplate. Accompanied by a nylon bandolier containing 50 rounds of Remington
and federal .45-70 cal. soft-nose cartridges. SN 06291NY1C7 CONDITION:
The carbine is as new with minor handling and storage marks. Appears to
be unfired. Ten of the rounds are reloads with the balance factory new.
4-43215 JL323 (900-1,200)
951. *WINCHESTER MODEL 71 DELUXE CARBINE CAL: .348. Short tang carbine
with 20" tapered round barrel, integral ramp front sight, missing
the hood, semi buckhorn rear sight, 2/3 magazine, checkered beavertail
forearm and capped pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. The
stock and forend cap have deluxe sling swivels which are included. SN
17343 CONDITION: About very good. The barrel retains 92-94% dull blue
turning brown at the muzzle and over the chamber area. The magazine retains
about 95% blue-brown. The forend cap is a silver-brown patina. The receiver
retains 93-95% original blue, thin over the top and turning brown on the
bottom with pinpoints of light rust on both sides. The wood is sound,
shows moderate to heavy wear in the checkering and retains 85-90% of an
old refinish. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-44129 Z87 (1,500-2,000)
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952. LARGE RANDALL BOWIE KNIFE. Early old style Randall Bowie with 12-15/16"
clip point blade with 6-1/2" back grind, 1-1/2" wide at the
handguard. With usual Randall markings on the left side and "T. Kehayas
224-66-2097" on the right side, apparently the owner's name and Social
Security number. The handguard is 1/4" brass in "T" shape
with oval black phoenolic handle, having red, white and green spacers
with round brass pommel cap secured with a brass nut. The sheath is early
Randall made with sewn on sharpening stone pocket on the front containing
a white Arkansas stone. The back of the belt loop has the usual Randall
markings and the numbers "12" and "13". CONDITION:
Very good to excellent, the blade has been cleaned and sharpened at one
time with scattered cleaned surface rust near the tip and back grind area.
The handle and sheath are excellent. 8-86850 (700-1,100)
953. SPRINGFIELD 1881 HUNTING KNIFE. Standard hunting knife with 8-1/4"
wide diamond-shape blade, sharp one on edge only, iron hand guard with
round ribbed handle marked on the butt "S.W.P./1880". The hand
guard has U.S./Springfield on one side and the number "37" on
the other side. It is accompanied by an original 1st type leather and
bronze sheath with belt hook, marked on the back of the leather "WATERVLIET
ARSENAL" and the inspector's initials "JCTD". The back
of the belt hook is also marked "WATERVLIET ARSENAL". CONDITION:
The knife has most of a full blade that has been severely polished with
a ground edge. The hand guard has some nicks and dents with a blue/gray
patina. The handle has a few chips in the ribs, but is sound and clean.
The sheath is near new. 4-43289 JL412 (350-600)
954. LOT OF TWO EARLY BOWIE KNIVES. 1) Sheffield bowie with 9-1/4"
clip point blade, flat ground with the left side etched in a riband "THE
PATRIOTS SELF DEFENDER" with etched arabesque patterns surrounding.
The left ricasso is marked with the maker's name, but it is indecipherable.
It has a thin German silver pointed-end hand guard and a homemade bone
handle. CONDITION: Fair. The blade legend and decorations are completely
legible, however, the blade is covered with deep pitting and has been
amateur cleaned. 2) J. Russell/Green River Works clip point blade 9-1/2"
long with the back grind only on the left side. The hand guard is of homemade
brass, about an 1/8" thick, and it has smooth homemade stag handles.
CONDITION: Good. The blade is moderately pitted, the company name completely
legible. 4-43918 JL406 (600-1,000)
955. EARLY ENGLISH FOLDING BOWIE. Early pocket knife with 5" blade
that tapers from a 13/16" ricasso out to 1-1/8" at the widest
area, then tapers down to a clip point. The left side of the blade has
a thumbnail notch and is marked "SHEFFIELD STEEL". The left
ricasso has "No 6 SHEFFIELD STEEL" and the right ricasso has
two Maltese crosses. It has an articulated brass hand guard with a spacer
on the top side. It also has long brass bolsters with tapered thick bone
handles and a lock to prevent the blade closing once it is open and to
guard the point when it is closed. This guard also has a lanyard ring.
CONDITION: 4-43288 JL415 (500-1,500)
956. EUROPEAN HUNTING KNIFE WITH POSSIBLE CONFEDERATE ASSOCIATION. A
large clipped pointed Bowie style knife with a 12 1/2" wide flat
single edged blade mounted in a cast brass German style hunting hilt with
"D" guard knucklebow, stag grip, brass ferrule and pommel cap
decorated with figures and scrolls. This knife is accompanied by a tag
reading "Property of GAR Post/Laconia, NH" stating that this
rebel knife was captured at Harper's Ferry. CONDITION: Very good. Blade
is dark with medium surface pitting, edges have been sharpened and brass
hilt polished. 4-44032 Y3 (800-1,200)
957. 10" BUTCHER KNIFE WITH BONE HANDLE. The blade is marked "CAST
STEEL / SHEFFIELD" below a snake logo indicating its manufacture
by Kitchin, on the left side along with three shallow fullers. The bone
scales are attached with four rivets with brass escutcheons on the left
side. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with some scattered light pitting
and areas of brightness. The left scale is slightly warped. 4-43292 FS213
(300-500)
958. NO LOT.
959. CSA MARKED BALLOON OBSERVER'S PATTERN DAGGER. Unusual dagger with
7-1/2" double edge blade, 1-3/8" at the ricasso. Brass mounted
with cast engraved hand guard marked in crude letters "CSA",
with a small brass butt cap and rough horn scales. The sheath is solid
brass engraved to match the handle, with the date 1863. It is crudely
wrapped in brown leather with a belt loop secured with two early harness
rivets. CONDITION: Cleaned and artificially aged blade with scattered
pitting and live rust at the ricasso. The brass has a medium dark mustard
patina and one of the scales is cracked. The metal rib around the throat
of the sheath is loose and the tip is bent. We do not guarantee age. 4-43286
JL413 (200-600)
960. EARLY SPANISH COLONIAL DAGGER. Delicate dagger with 11" double
edged blade, 7/8" at the ricasso with delicate canoe-shaped hand
guard, octagonal handle with top and bottom silver ferrules and a dark
wood, probably ebony, center handle. Accompanied by its original leather
and silver sheath. CONDITION: The blade is nearly full size, apparently
having been tipped at some time in the past with light surface pitting
and a cleaned patina. The hand guard is slightly loose, otherwise the
handle is in good shape. The sheath is dry and crackled with some loss
of finish and a 2" split on the front with an open seam on the back.
The silver tip is dented and dinged, but intact. The throat has one or
two small dents. 4-44024 Z71 (400-700)
961. FINE NORTHWEST KNIFE. 5-3/8" diamond shaped blade is marked
"JUKES COULSON" on one side. The bone hilt is partially covered
with rawhide. There are sets of three filed notches on both sides of the
ricasso at the hilt. This knife has Blackfoot Indian association. CONDITION:
Blade has been chemically cleaned to a pebbled gray patina. Both ears
of the hilt are cracked but still solid. 4-43293 FS217 (3,000-5,000)
962. 19TH CENTURY J. RODGERS SHEFFIELD CLIP-POINT BOWIE. This interesting
clip-point bowie could have possibly been used by a sea faring individual
or someone who at one time served on the sea. The reason I say this is
because of the outstanding macramé-type braid work on the handle.
The blade is marked J Rodgers & Sons 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield. The
reverse is stamped with the star and cross trademark. The rawhide macramé
work on the handle is outstanding. It is complete with leather nickel-mounted
scabbard. SIZE: Blade is 7". Overall length 12". CONDITION:
Knife and scabbard appear to be nearly excellent. 8-86972 (750-1,000)
963. BALDWIN & HILL NORTHWEST KNIFE. 7-7/8" diamond shaped blade
with large paddle-shaped hilt. The wood scales are attached with large
copper rivets and one side is decorated with a stylized Indian shooting.
The matching wood scabbard has an Indian with full headdress riding a
horse on the front side. This knife has a Blackfoot association and has
traces of a name above the riding Indian. CONDITION: Blade has been lightly
cleaned and chemically toned. There are several shallow nicks on the edges
of the blade. The scabbard and hilt are nicely toned. 4-43290 FS218 (5,000-10,000)
964. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1880 HUNTING KNIFE. 8-3/4" wide spear
point blade with brass hand guard riveted to the blade, round ribbed wood
handle, marked on the left side of the hand guard "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD"
and the serial number on the other side. Accompanied by an original, first-type
brass and leather sheath with brass belt hook. The back of the sheath
has been carved "J. Kleinle." SN 433. CONDITION: Knife is good
to very good. The blade retains a cleaned light gray color with etched
pitting on one side and scattered light pitting on the other. The brass
hand guard and handle are good. The sheath is dry and flexed, with heavy
wear to the top of strap. 4-43837 JL214 (150-400)
965. MODEL 1873 SPADE BAYONET IN MODEL 1865 SCABBARD. CONDITION: Traces
of blue visible under soft rust with some battering around the socket.
The scabbard is very good, with some scratching around the frog. 4-43564
FS156 (200-400)
966. BAYONET AND CLEANING ROD FOR WINCHESTER 1873 MUSKET. Winchester
musket socket bayonet with 18" triangle blade finished bright with
no visible marks. Also includes an original Winchester four-piece steel
musket wiping rod. CONDITION: The bayonet is near excellent retaining
virtually all its bright metal finish with some scattered spots of discoloration
and a few spots of light rust. The four-piece rod is near excellent retaining
virtually all its original bright metal finish. 4-43951 JL289 (300-500)
967. WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SOCKET BAYONET. Blued finish, 15 1/2"
triangle blade with locking socket that only fits the Winchester Model
1866 musket. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retains most of its original bright
blue with scattered light surface rust on the inside and with a couple
of small nicks on the socket. 4-44015 JL446 (300-500)
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968. *PEDERSOLI DELUXE COPY OF AN 1874 SHARPS CREEDMOOR RIFLE. CAL.:
.45-70. Blued and case colored finish with 32" octagon barrel that
has a globe front sight, no provision for a rear sight, and with a long-range
Vernier tang sight. The top flat of the barrel is marked in script "THE
SHARPS CREEDMOOR." It has beautifully figured straight grain wood
with slightly oversized forearm that has a scalloped nickeled metal tip,
checkered straight stock with case colored engraved buttplate. The receiver,
hammer and lever are beautifully case colored and game scene engraved
with a bull moose on the left side, a buffalo on the right side, and three
running buffalo on the lockplate, all surrounded with very fine arabesque
pattern engraving. It is fitted with double set triggers. Accompanied
by its original canvas and leather green felt-lined trunk case containing
the original metal card of sight inserts, missing one, and a full box
of Remington ammunition. SN SCR141. CONDITION: As new, unfired. Retains
all its original factory finish. The case is also new. 4-43192 JL383 (1,250-1,750)
969. BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED BALLARD TWO BARREL SET CAL: .25-20WCF and .218Bee.
Wonderfully engraved by the famous artist Ben Shostle with foliate arabesque
patterns on a beautiful dark background covering about 50% of the receiver
on both sides and the top three flats. The matching engraving extends
3 1/4" up the top flat of the barrel and down over the sides. The
chamber area and the muzzle have two gold bands on both barrels. The .25-20
barrel is 28" octagon with bead front sight and semi buckhorn rear
sight. The .218BEE barrel is 30", octagon to round with Sheared front
sight, no rear sight and the top flat mounted with a custom engraved quarter
rib with quick detachable Warne vertical rings that are matching engraved.
The engraving extends almost to the front end of the octagon section.
Both barrels have matching schnable tipped, highly figured forearms with
fine diamond pattern checkering. The receiver is mounted with a modern
mid-range vernier tang sight. The stock is beautifully figured shell grain
walnut with straight grip and case colored crescent buttplate that has
about 75% coverage matching engraving. A truly beautiful piece of artwork.
Accompanied by a Ben Shostle certificate of authenticity indicating that
the wood was done by "Jack Haugh." SN 20534 CONDITION: Outstanding.
Retains virtually all its custom finish to metal and wood. The epitome
of the gun maker's art. The engraving does credit also to the gun engraver's
art. Bores are bright and shiny. 4-43254 JL328 (4,000-8,000)
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970. MECHANICAL HUNTER MANNEQUIN. Wild store front mannequin automaton
from the 20's or 30's purported to have graced the front window of Abercrombie
& Fitch on 5th Avenue. Mfg. by Mechanical Man Inc., NYC. On a gravel
and wood base. The fearless gentlemanly hunter takes aim and shoots. Decked
in Gus Alexander khaki sportswear, he also comes with two crusher hats
and a red plaid hunting cap. SIZE: 47 1/2"h. CONDITION: Very clean
and in good working condition with only minor paint chips to the hands.
1-26717 (5,000-7,000)
971. ANTIQUE NAVAJO INDIAN RUG. This early 20th century Navajo Indian
rug is in colors of red, brown, tan, gray, and deep tannic brown. With
a cross design. SIZE: 4' 1" x 7' 8". CONDITION: Generally very
good. Small fray to the end of the rug. 4-44428 (700-1,000)
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972. MINIATURE COLT 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH SHOULDER STOCK.
This copy of an 1861 Navy Colt is a precise scale miniature of the original.
It is wonderfully blued with case color and brass trigger guard, one-piece
walnut grip. The cylinder with a rolled battle scene. The shoulder stock
is the appropriate style for original Colt. Fitted in a glass-top display
case with US Historical Society brass plaque mounted on the interior.
SN 46. SIZE: Overall size approximately 12". 3-1/2" barrel.
CONDITION: Nearly new. 4-44431 (1,000-1,500)
973. MINIATURE 1860 COLT ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. This is a precise
scale miniature of an 1860 Army percussion revolver. It has wonderful
blue and case color finish with appropriate brass trigger guard and one-piece
walnut grip. The cylinder with rolled battle scene. It is cased in a deep
burgundy-red crushed velvet lined walnut case which is fitted with a brass
US Historical Society plaque. SN 46. SIZE: Approximately 7" overall
with 4" barrel. CONDITION: Appears to be nearly new. 4-44430 (1,000-1,500)
974. MINIATURE COLT WALKER REVOLVER Made by Uberti in Italy, this precision
scale miniature of the famous Colt Walker has a 4 1/4" octagon to
round barrel with a blue and case colored finish with authentic looking
engraved scene on the cylinder and one-piece cast silver grip. SN 216
CONDITION: Unturned. Near excellent. Retains virtually all its niter blue
and case colored finish with brass trigger guard a light yellow. The grip
has a stain around the heel, otherwise is smooth and clean. Mechanically
functional. 4-44048 JL147 (1,000-1,500)
975. MINIATURE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY Made by Uberti in Italy, this
precision scale miniature of a 7 1/2" single action has a 3 9/16"
barrel, bulls eye ejector rod head, black powder frame and blue and case
colored finish with extensive engraving over the barrel, frame and grip
frame and has gold wire inlay over most of the surface. It is fitted with
genuine ivory one-piece grips. SN 1427. CONDITION: Unturned. As new. Retains
virtually all its beautiful high luster finish. The grips have a light
yellow patina that complements this piece very well. Mechanically functional.
4-44050 JL148 (1,250-2,250)
976. MINIATURE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY Made by Uberti in Italy, this
precision scale miniature of a 4 3/4" single action has a 2 5/16"
barrel, bulls eye ejector rod head, black powder frame and blue and case
colored finish with extensive engraving over the barrel, frame and grip
frame and has gold wire inlay over most of the surface. It is fitted with
genuine ivory one-piece grips. SN 1427. CONDITION: Unturned. As new. Retains
virtually all its beautiful high luster finish. The grips have a light
yellow patina that complements this piece very well. Mechanically functional.
4-44049 JL149 (1,250-2,250)
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977. DOUBLE-W WINCHESTER CARTRIDGE BOARD. Full-size (50" x 34")
lithograph of an original cartridge board that has had cartridges attached
by means of two small wires. It is reasonably complete, missing approximately
21 of the cartridges (none of the important ones) and all of the cap and
primer boxes, in a plain pine frame. CONDITION: The colors are crisp and
bright with a small bubble through the "Winchester" at the top.
The images have the appearance of having been cleaned. 4-44136 JL357 (1,000-2,000)
978. PAIR OF EARLY SHOTGUN CHAPS. Made of medium-weight dark split cowhide
36-1/2" from the top of the belt to the bottom of the cuff. Of plain
undecorated leather, unlined, with pockets on the front and fine fringe
down both legs. The left billet of the belt has hand cut initials "FD".
CONDITION: Two of three spots of old repair with some dry rot on the right
leg. Both leather pocket buttons are missing. The cuffs appear to be old
repairs. A fine old pair of honest working chaps. 4-43922 JL435 (400-600)
979. COLT DRAGOON PRESENTATION CASE. This case, which perfectly fits
a 7-1/2" dragoon, is oak, 14-3/4" long by 8-1/2" wide and
3-1/4" deep. It is green velvet-lined with dividers and the direction,
label in the lid. This case contains small compartment with lead balls
and bullets, a dragoon size Colt flask, an early tin of Eley caps, a nipple
wrench and iron Colt-marked two-cavity bullet mold. CONDITION: Good. Retains
generous amounts of original finish with some flaking and a couple of
repairs to the rear edges of the lid. The medallion is missing from the
lid and appears to have been recently pried off and the lock escutcheon
is missing. The flask has a dull patina, apparently having been cleaned
a long time ago, with several dents. The mold is pitted and worn. 4-43222
JL230 (2,000-3,000)
980. CARTON CONTAINING POWDER KEG, POWDER TINS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
1) Powder keg is a wonderful willow-bound wooden keg with 4 hoops at each
end, with one end containing the original screw plug. The other end has
its original label from the Hazard Powder Co., Sea Shooting Gunpowder,
FG size, with a bird dog on point. CONDITION: About excellent, missing
part of the label. 2) One-pound oval black tin with cap and powder, unmarked.
CONDITION: Good. 3) Half-pound dead shot with brass cap, shot duck colorful
label and American Powder Mills label on back. CONDITION: Very good. 4)
One-pound oval red tin, missing the cap, with partial label of a Boston,
MA company with a picture of a falcon and the inscription "Falcon
Duck Powder." CONDITION: About good. 5) Homemade tin and wood powder
flask with the name "PINEH" carved on the bottom. CONDITION:
Fair. 6) A very early, plain relief, carved faceted powder horn. CONDITION:
Good. 7) Zinc powder flask, missing the spout. CONDITION: Good. 8) Brass
powder measure with turned decorations. CONDITION: Very good. 9) Small
leather shot pouch. CONDITION: Fair to good. 10) Small box with label
"Ten Cartridges for Union Carbine Manufactured for John P. Lovell
Arms Co., Boston, Mass." containing two .54 cal. paper cartridges.
CONDITION: About good. 4-43464 JL241 (300-600)
981. LOT OF TEN SOCKET BAYONETS. Two for trapdoor, one fine with scabbard,
one 1816, the balance mostly European. CONDITION: Fair to good, mostly
rusty, except one trapdoor. 4-43782 FS241 (400-600)
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982. LEFAUCHEUX PIN FIRE REVOLVER. SN 506. 12 mm. 6-1/4" part octagonal
barrel. Decorated with inlaid silver vines and flowers on all metal parts.
Ebony grips. CONDITION: 30% blue on frame, 60% on cylinder, traces on
barrel and grip straps. The silver inlays are badly tarnished and missing
a few small pieces, but are generally good. The grips are fine. The action
needs work. 4-43611 FS35 (500-1,000)
983. *MARBLES GAMEGETTER COMBINATION GUN. CAL.: .22/44GG or .410 2".
Late Gamegetter with 18" barrels, fixed front sight, adjustable two-position
rear sight, articulated hammer nose with flat walnut grips and a stamped
nickel plated sheet metal folding stock. SN 10237. CONDITION: Good to
very good. The metal retains 92-93% dull original blue with several spots
of deep pitting, mostly on the shotgun barrel and left side of the frame.
The right side of the breechblock also has scattered pitting. The grips
are dark and oil stained, missing a small chip on the left side and missing
the left grip screw. The stock retains 85-90% milky nickel. Strong, bright
bores with scattered light erosion, mostly in the smooth bore barrel.
4-44227 JL440 (1,000-2,000)
984. LOT OF TWO SHARPS MODEL 1-C FOUR BARREL PISTOLS. 1) SN 8238. .22
cal. 2-1/2" barrels. CONDITION: Missing the barrel latch, screw and
spring. The grips, grip retainer, screw and hammer screw are replacements.
The barrel and hammer have been re-blued. The frame is spotted with corrosion.
Mechanically needs parts. 2) SN 2827. .22 cal. 2-1/2" barrels. CONDITION:
Retains most of the silver plate on frame, with some areas of bubbling.
The grips are worn on the high spots, chipped at the base and retain about
half of the varnish. 4-43454 and 4-43466 FS49 (400-600)
985. REMINGTON DOUBLE BARREL DERRINGER. SN 2625. .41 cal. 3" barrel.
Two-line address on top of barrel. CONDITION: Gray patina with light pitting
overall and heavier patches at muzzle and around hammer. The rosewood
grips are scratched and worn but still solid. The extractor screw is a
replacement. Mechanically good. 4-43601 FS99 (250-500)
986. SMITH & WESSON 2ND MODEL AMERICAN REVOLVER. CAL.: .44 American.
Single action revolver with 8" keyhole barrel, blued finish, with
two-piece smooth walnut grips that are numbered to this revolver and has
the name "L.F. BARR" stamped inside each grip. Accompanied by
a Smith & Wesson letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped
June 13, 1873 to M.W. Robinson, New York, NY, Smith & Wesson's largest
distributor, in a shipment of 100 identical guns. Also accompanied by
an early mail order brown leather flap holster. SN 21968. CONDITION: Good
to very good. All the parts have the same "800" assembly number.
The barrel assembly and the cylinder have blue in the barrel gullet in
sheltered areas, with the balance a thin brown patina with scattered surface
rust. The frame retains 40-50% thinning original blue. The grip frame
is a silver/brown patina. The grips are sound with repairs at the toes
and have a fine hand-rubbed patina. The bore is strong and bright, dark
in the grooves. The holster is sound, shows much wear, with a punched
hole in the toe. 4-43201 JL386 (1,750-2,750)
987. REMINGTON SPLIT BREECH DERRINGER. SN 4134. .41 R.F. cal. 4"
part octagonal barrel. CONDITION: The breech pin has been replaced with
a brass rod. The metal surfaces have been draw filed and sanded, removing
part of the barrel marking. The grips have moderate chips and gouges on
the left side and bottom. The action needs work. The bore is poor. 4-43616
FS38 (300-600)
988. HAMMOND BULLDOG. SN 6172. .44 Hammond. 4" octagonal barrel.
CONDITION: 30% blue remaining on barrel, with heavy scratches from cleaning.
Traces of casehardening on the frame, stronger on the right side than
on the left. The grips are badly sun faded, and do not match the frame
in serial number. The right grip is also chipped at the top. The action
is frozen shut and has battering on the breechblock and release. 4-43600
FS109 (300-600)
989. REMINGTON SMOOT REVOLVER. SN 1109. .32 cal. 2-13/16" octagon
barrel. Standard markings on top of barrel. CONDITION: Fine-plus, with
90% bright nickel and scattered spots of light surface rust and pitting.
Fading casehardening on hammer. The grips are sharp. Mechanically tight.
4-43438 FS95 (300-600)
990. NATIONAL NO. 2 DERRINGER. SN 8884. .41 cal. 2-1/2" barrel.
Standard one-line marking on top of barrel. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina
mixed with light surface rust and pitting. The grips are worn at the high
spots and have considerable scratching and denting. Mechanically good.
4-43598 FS104 (500-900)
991. LOT OF TWO COLT REVOLVER. 1) OPEN TOP. SN 84232. .22 cal. 2-3/8"
barrel. Standard markings with matching numbers. CONDITION: 50% silver
plate on frame, barrel and cylinder have been polished. The grips are
slightly undersized. The barrel, cylinder and hammer have been polished.
Mechanically needs work. 2) NEW LINE. SN 27381 .22 cal. 2-7/16" barrel
with "COLT NEW 22" in an etched panel on the left side. CONDITION:
Fine, with 95% nickel on the barrel, 75% on frame and cylinder. The grips
are worn at the high spots, but retain most of the varnish. Mechanically
good. 4-43456 FS41 (350-700)
992. EARLY ARGENTINE BOLAS AND A GAUCHO KNIFE. Very early ivory and silver
bolas with 2" ivory balls encased in a silver cage, marked on the
ring "A. AMOROS" and "800" signifying Sterling silver.
The three bolas, graduated in sizes from 2" down to 1-3/4" are
attached to tapered braided leather reates. The knife has a 5" straight
tapered flat ground blade marked on the left side "H. BOKER &
CO SOLINGEN" with a tree in the middle. Up toward the ricasso, has
the stamped name "ALEMAN" and the hand guard has the number
"18". The handle is tapered oval silver, engraved in foliate
patterns and is 4-1/2" long. The sheath is leather and silver with
several tiny gold-plated flowers and the initials "RD" in gold
in a circle at the bottom. The belt clip is marked "AMOROSOLLOERAY
Cia" with the hallmark "800" and is marked again the same
way at the throat of the sheath. CONDITION: The bolas have numerous age
lines and small chips, with one large ding. The knife is good with a well-sharpened
blade with light pitting, the silver is tarnished and fine. 4-43294 JL416
(1,250-2,500)
993. RELIC HORSESHOE FROM THE LITTLE BIG HORN BATTLEFIELD. Iron horse
shoe with marked catalog #HA1595 accompanied by a certificate attesting
to its authenticity and its legal collection on the site of the Reno Battlefield.
A map showing the location of the find also accompanies. SIZE: 5"
x 4 1/2". CONDITION: In strong excavated condition showing heavy
surface rust. 4-43343 CW47 (550-650)
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994. *SAVAGE MODEL 99RS DELUXE. CAL.: .308. Lever action Savage rifle
with 24" tapered round barrel, ramp front sight, slot blank in the
rear dovetail and a Redfield receiver peep sight. The bolt is jeweled.
The wood is moderately figured walnut with checkered heavy forearm and
pistol grip stock with serrated steel buttplate. The stock has after-market
sling eyes installed with a commercial military-style sling. Accompanied
by its original hanging envelope and original two-piece cardboard box
with label, and three boxes of ammunition. SN 921016. CONDITION: As new.
Showing little or no use, retaining virtually all its original finish
to both wood and metal, with only one or two handling and storage marks.
4-43688 JL117 (500-800)
995. *GOLDEN EAGLE MODEL 7000 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. CAL.: 270. Beautiful
deluxe rifle with 24" tapered lightweight round barrel and a highly
figured walnut stock with rosewood forend tip and Golden Eagle logo grip
cap with a brown waffle pad. The company name on the left flat of the
receiver in gold wash with a gold-plated trigger. The bolt locking system
is unusual in that it has two sets of rear lugs instead of the Mauser-style
front lugs. It has a thumb safety on the top tang. Receiver mounted with
Redfield Sr. bases. Accompanied by a white, foam lined hard case with
the maker's name on the outside. SN N008638. CONDITION: About excellent.
Retaining virtually all its bright original finish to both metal and wood
with only a few minor mars to the stock finish. The case is very good.
4-43634 JL100 (500-900)
996. *CUSTOM ANDY CANNON WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. CAL.:
.30-06. Customized standard grade model 70 with 24" tapered round
barrel, without front sight, and the rear sight filled with a slot blank
soldered in place. The receiver is mounted with Weaver bases that contain
a Leopold Vari-X IIc 3-9X scope, mounted in a custom straight grain American
walnut stock with maple forearm and grip caps, checkered in Model 70 style
13-7/8" over a white-line waffle pad. The left side of the receiver
has two filled holes with a corresponding fill in the channel of the stock,
and the bolt body has been jeweled. Accompanied by a plastic hard case
and a full box of Winchester Supreme ammunition. SN 146128. CONDITION:
Near excellent. Retains virtually all its custom bright blue to the metal
and bright varnish on the wood, with only minor handling and use marks.
Bright, shiny bore, crisp optics, good case. 4-43191 JL384 (900-1,200)
997. *GOLDEN EAGLE MODEL 7000 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE CAL: 25-06 Deluxe
grade rifle with 24" tapered lightweight round barrel and a highly
figured walnut stock with rosewood forend tip and Golden Eagle logo grip
cap with a brown waffle pad. The company name on the left flat of the
receiver in gold wash with a gold-plated trigger. The bolt locking system
is unusual in that it has two sets of rear lugs instead of the Mauser
style front lugs. It has a thumb safety on the top tang. The receiver
is mounted with Redfield Sr. two-piece bases and rings containing a Weaver
V-7IIW scope. Accompanied by a white foam lined hard case. SN 17606 CONDITION:
Near excellent retaining virtually all original finish to metal and wood
with only minor handling and use nicks and scratches. Bright, shiny bore
and sharp optics. Case is very good. 4-43633 JL95 (400-700)
998. *GOLDEN EAGLE MODEL 7000 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. CAL.: 7mm Mag. Beautiful
deluxe rifle with 24" tapered lightweight round barrel and a highly
figured walnut stock with rosewood forend tip and Golden Eagle logo grip
cap with a brown waffle pad. The company name on the left flat of the
receiver in gold wash with a gold-plated trigger. The bolt locking system
is unusual in that it has two sets of rear lugs instead of the Mauser-style
front lugs. It has a thumb safety on the top tang. Receiver mounted with
Redfield Sr. bases. Accompanied by a white, foam lined hard case with
the maker's name on the outside. SN N018547. CONDITION: About excellent.
Retaining virtually all its bright original finish to both metal and wood
with several minor mars to the stock finish. The case is very good. 4-43635
JL99 (500-900)
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999. *LOT OF TWO 2ND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS THE PROPERTY
ARVO OJALA. CAL.: .45 Colt. Both revolvers are nickel finish with 4-3/4"
barrels, gold washed triggers and custom one-piece flared butt walnut
grips. The backstraps of both guns are inscribed "Arvo Ojala".
The hammers have been modified for fanning or slip firing and the action
is tuned and very smooth. These revolvers are accompanied by a Colt letter
dated July 23, 1987, stating that they left the factory with blue finish
and 7-1/2" barrels and that they were shipped December 18, 1957 to
"Arvo Ojala, Hollywood Fast Draw Holster, 4715 Lankershim Blvd.,
North Hollywood, CA." They subsequently were reworked to their current
configuration by Arvo Ojala. Also accompanying is a double buscadero rig
of plain heavy black leather. The holsters are cut-aways with single loop
and are marked twice inside the belt and on each holster with Arvo Ojala's
company brand. The belt has twenty .45 cal. sewn-on cartridge loops. Also
accompanying is a solid Sterling silver belt buckle 3-1/2" by 2-1/2"
depicting a gunfighter on a western street scene shooting a single action
Colt surmounted by "ARVO OJALA" and having a strip of film across
the bottom with the word "HOLLYWOOD". The buckle was sculpted
by Al Shelton of Studio City, CA and is a limited edition number 4. Additionally
accompanying is a scrapbook with several original photographs of Arvo
Ojala and various movie stars that he taught to shoot over his 40-50 year
career as a shooting coach and gun rig maker. The cover is a signed photograph
of Arvo Ojala wearing this rig, which appeared in a Western Lifestyle
Magazine, Winter 1999, and was part of a 4-page article on Arvo Ojala
and his connection to Hollywood. Also included is an American Rifleman
magazine, November 1992, which has an article "Arming the Fictional
West" in which Arvo Ojala is credited for teaching Marilyn Monroe
and a variety of other movie stars to shoot, as well as making their holster
rigs. SN 14505SA and 14506SA. CONDITION: Near new. The grips are custom
and retain about all of their fine finish. The belt and holster rig is
near excellent, and retains most of its original black finish. The buckle
is as issued. 4-43188 JL433 (10,000-30,000)
1000. *AMERICAN ARMS SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. CAL.: .45 Colt. Reproduction
single action army, nickel plated ,4-3/4" barrel with Colt patent
marks on the frame and "REGULATOR" on top of the barrel, one-piece
wood grips. Accompanied by a Triple K brown leather buscadero single loop
vacuum formed holster with 20 cartridge loops on the belt. SN 06508. CONDITION:
Near new. Retaining virtually all its original bright nickel and varnish
on the grips. Bright, shiny bore. The holster is also near new. 4-43183
JL390 (250-500)
1001. LOT OF TWO MEXICAN CACTUS-FIBER HOLSTERS, ONE WITH A BELT. 1) Small
frame double action holster probably for a .38. The small lined brown
leather belt has two rows of inlaid cactus fiber and a square nickel buckle
with 51 cartridge loops. The tongue end of the belt has a "TORRES"
impressed stamp. The holster is unmarked, glove leather lined with a thumb
snap and beautifully decorated with sewn cactus fiber and a punch dot
background. CONDITION: Good to very good. 2) Small lined belt holster
with cactus fiber decoration and thumb snap for government model size
automatic. CONDITION: Good to very good, missing both the male and female
snaps. 4-43306 JL389 (200-400)
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1002. COLT MODEL 1883 HAMMERLESS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 10 ga.
Field grade gun with 32" barrels, concave matted rib with the manufacturer's
name and address at the breech end, with dolls head and double lumps.
The receiver has light border engraving and is case-colored. The wood
is highly figured American walnut with black tipped splinter forearm,
cap pistol grip stock with original Colt logo black composition buttplate.
It has extractors and double triggers. SN 2740. CONDITION: Very good to
excellent. The barrels retaining about 95% dark original damascus patterns,
the receiver 40-50% fading case colors with the balance turned silver,
and the trigger guard retaining about 50% bright blue. The forearm is
sound and retains most of its original varnish. The stock has a fresh
crack through the wrist in the checkering, otherwise is beautiful and
retains most of its original bright varnish. Bright, shiny bores with
some very light pitting in the left barrel. 8-86936 JL96 (3,000-4,000)
1003. *A.H. FOX CUSTOM DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN 2-BARREL SET. CAL.: 12 ga.
Originally a "B" Grade set with barrels 30" and 23-3/4".
Both barrels have double ivory beads. The 30" barrels are choked
Full/Mod. The short barrels are choked Cyl/Cyl. This shotgun has been
extensively engraved with deep relief stippled background engraving, having
a silver woodcock inlay on the left side, a silver pheasant on the right
side and a large silver fox on the bottom. The back edge of the receiver
has been modified to a triple-scalloped pattern. The top tang and lever
are also engraved with a silver pigeon on the opening lever. The engraving
extends 1-3/4" over the chambers on both barrels and has extensive
gold wire inlay. The long barrels are fitted with a beavertail forearm
that is carved and checkered to match the beautiful custom buttstock.
The short barrels have the original Fox splinter forearm. The beavertail
forearm and buttstock are matching grain highly figured walnut. The receiver
has been fitted with a custom single selective trigger. The buttstock
is 14" over a white line pad. The 30" barrels are marked "Engraved
by W.J. KOLOUCH" on the right side and "FOX CHASE GUN SHOP.
PHILA." on the left side. SN B109451. CONDITION: Near excellent,
with modifications as noted. Retaining virtually all its custom finish
to metal and wood. All the bores are near excellent bright and shiny.
4-43156 JL18 (1,500-2,500)
1004. *UNMARKED BELGIAN MADE DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN. CAL.: 16 ga.
Modern made with 29-5/8" barrels choked Full/Full, with tapered matted
rib, double lump with Greener crossbolt. The receiver, lockplates and
hammers are case colored and the receiver has side clips. The wood is
moderately figured walnut with splinter forearm and stock with round knob
semi-pistol grip and small European cheek piece. The lockplates and receiver
are engraved with bird dogs, and leaf & vine patterns. SN 14716. CONDITION:
Near excellent. Retains virtually all the original finish to both metal
and wood, possibly unfired. 4-43169 JL48 (400-700)
1005. *LINCOLN JEFFRIES BOXLOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 16 ga. Best
Grade boxlock with 28" barrels choked Full/Mod, with plain tapered
rib engraved "Long Range. High Velocity. 16 Bore. 2-3/4 Case.",
"LINCOLN JEFFRIES" in silver and "Lincoln Works" with
engraving down the rib extension. The barrels are marked over the chamber
areas with the company address. It is proofed 2-3/4", 1-1/8 oz. The
receiver is beautifully engraved with a flying mallard on the left side,
and a flying pheasant and the right side, surrounded by 90% arabesque
scroll patterns and fitted with extractors and double triggers. The wood
is modestly figured with a beavertail forearm and semi-pistol grip stock
with checkered teardrop side panels 14-1/4" over a white line pad.
Accompanied by an English-style leather trunk case. SN 4072. CONDITION:
Very good to excellent. The barrels retain 96-98% strong re-black finish
with a couple of spots of pitting under the forearm and slight wear and
thinning at the muzzle. The receiver retains 30-35% case colors, with
the balance turned silver. The wood is sound and retains most of a re-varnish.
Excellent bright, shiny bores. Case is near very good. 4-43150 JL27 (1,500-2,500)
1006. *LIEGEOISE DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Modern Belgian
made hammer shotgun with 27-1/2" barrels choked Full/IC, with a tapered
matted rib, double lump and barrel extension with modified Greener crossbolt.
The receiver and lockplates are engraved with about 60% coverage fine
arabesque patterns that extend over the fences, sideclips, opening lever,
top tang and trigger guard. The forend iron is identically engraved. The
wood is very nicely figured with a splinter forearm, round knob semi-pistol
grip stock 14-1/4" over a serrated black composition buttplate. SN
61313. CONDITION: Near excellent-plus. Retaining virtually all its original
finish to metal and wood. Near excellent bright, shiny bores have seen
very little use. 4-43168 JL19 (1,250-1,750)
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1007. *ITHACA 4E SINGLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Usual configuration
with 30" vent rib full choke barrel, two ivory beads, double barrel
extensions, single lump and ejector. The boxlock receiver is beautifully
engraved with a trap shooting scene on the left side and spread winged
American Eagle with the motto "MADE-IN-U-S-A" on the right all
surrounded with floral, vine and arabesque patterns. The wood is moderately
figured American walnut with a black tipped tapered fleur-de-lis checkered
forearm with push button release and a replacement stock that is 14-1/2"
over a solid leather-faced pad, including a 1-1/2" extension. SN
271119. CONDITION: Very good-plus. The barrel retains 95-97% strong bright
original blue with scattered spots of light surface rust. The rib has
two drilled and tapped holes over the chamber area. The receiver retains
80-85% original case colors, bright and strong in sheltered areas, with
the balance turned silver. The forearm is sound and retains about 95%
original finish. The replacement buttstock retains about 90% of its custom
finish. Bright, shiny bore. 4-43892 Z17 (1,250-1,750)
1008. COLT MODEL 1883 HAMMERLESS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN CAL: 12 ga. Standard
field grade with 28" damascus barrels, concave matted rib, dolls
head extension, black tip splinter forearm with round knob semi-pistol
grip buttstock with original black composition buttplate fitted with extractors
and double triggers. SN 6123 CONDITION: Good. No original finish remains.
The barrels retain 75-80% bright damascus pattern. The receiver is silvered
case colors, the wood is sound and dark with usual light handling and
use marks. Bright bores with scattered light pitting. 4-44147 Z27 (500-1,000)
1009. *A.H. FOX STERLINGWORTH DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 20ga. Wonderful
little Fox ejector gun with 28" barrels, choked Full/Mod, with double
triggers. Slab sawn American walnut stock and forearm flat checkered with
capped pistol grip stock 13-7/8" over a serrated black composition
buttplate. SN 257887. CONDITION: Near excellent. The barrels retain 95-96%
strong original blue with some very light pitting at the muzzles and missing
the front ivory bead. The receiver retains about 90% original case colors,
slightly faded and thinned on the bottom with "GAP" stamped
on the left side of the receiver in 1/8" letters. The stock has a
1" hairline on the right side at the receiver and retains most of
a professional refinish. The forearm is sound and retains 75-80% original
finish. Brilliant, shiny bores. 4-43821 JL13 (1,500-3,000)
1010. *L.C. SMITH GRADE 3 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 16 ga. Early No.
3 Grade with 28" barrels choked Full/Mod, concave matted rib, marked
"Hunter Arms Co. Fulton N.Y." The sidelocks are engraved with
partridge and ducks with light arabesque border shadings. The wood is
very nicely figured with a black tipped splinter forearm having a dog's
head gutta percha insert. The buttstock with its capped semi-pistol grip
stock is 14-1/4" over a serrated black composition buttplate. SN
62586. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retaining virtually all its outstanding
professionally restored finish to both metal and wood. Brilliant, shiny
bores. 4-43159 JL23 (1,000-1,500)
1011. *L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE FEATHERWEIGHT DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN CAL:
.12ga. Usual configuration with 28" barrels choked Full/Mod, raised
matted rib with one brass bead, extractors and double triggers. The receiver
and lockplates are case colored, without decoration. The stock is modestly
grained American walnut with splinter forearm and semi pistol grip stock
14 1/8" over a serrated black composition buttplate. SN FWS6076 CONDITION:
Very good. The barrels retain 95-97% original finish turning brown over
the forearm area with scattered light pinheads of surface rust. The receiver
and lockplates retain 75-80% case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas,
faded and gray elsewhere. The wood is sound and retains most of a restored
finish. Brilliant, shiny bores. 4-44133 JL290 (800-1,200)
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1012. *OBENDORF MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE. CAL.: .8x57. Early sporting rifle
with 24" tapered octagon to round barrel with full matted rib, having
the maker's name about the center, integral front sight with hood, three-leaf
express sight, one standing, two folding, factory claw mounts containing
a Hensoldt-type 4x scope, lever opening floorplate and double set triggers.
The stock is modestly grained walnut with slim tapered forearm and semi-schnabled
tip, checkered forearm and pistol grip with deep cheek piece and Mauser
banner pressed horn buttplate. SN 104368. CONDITION: Near excellent. All
matching numbers. The barrel and receiver retain 96-97% strong original
blue with only minor edge wear. The floorplate and trigger guard retain
about 75% original blue. The wood is sound and retains most of its original
varnish. The entire rifle is covered with a coating of old dried oil and
should clean very nicely. Brilliant, shiny bore and shiny optics. 4-44179
JL73 (1,250-2,250)
1013. *FN CUSTOM SPORTING RIFLE. CAL.: 30-06. Commercial FN barreled
action with 24" tapered round barrel, ramp front sight with hood,
and the receiver mounted with a Paul Jaeger single-lever side-mount scope
containing a Kahles 2.3-7x scope with post and crosshairs. Mounted in
a spectacular custom stock with carved and checkered forearm having foliate
patterns before and after the checkering. The wrist is also carved with
foliate patterns and checkering with a mule deer buck head on each side.
The right side of the stock, below the ejection port, has a simple shield
inlay with the initial "A." The forend tip and grip cap are
dark rosewood and the grip cap has an ovoid-shaped ivory inlay with oak
leaf and acorn carving. The comb has a high and deep rollover cheek piece
and is 14" over a Ramstein (air base) Rod & Gun Club thin recoil
pad. The floorplate and trigger guard are beautifully engraved with a
bugling stag in silver in a woodland scene, with silver wire border inlay.
This rifle obviously custom ordered by a military person stationed in
Germany. SN B1825. CONDITION: About excellent. Retaining virtually all
its wonderful custom finish to both metal and wood. Excellent bright optics.
4-43655 JL98 (1,500-2,500)
1014. *CUSTOM REMINGTON BOLT ACTION RIFLE. CAL.: 8mm Rem Mag. Beautiful
custom rifle built on a Remington 700 action with 24" tapered sporting
weight barrel, four-hole Magnaporting at the muzzle, the receiver mounted
with a Redfield base and rings containing a Leupold Vari-x IIc 3-9x scope
with adjustable objective, mounted in a very highly figured French walnut
stock with beautifully checkered forearm and capped pistol grip, small
shadow cheek piece, 13-1/2" over a solid Pachmayr pad. SN A6473198.
CONDITION: About excellent. Retaining most of its original beautiful custom
finish to metal and wood with light muzzle wear and a few minor handling
and use dings and mars. Bright, shiny bore, crisp optics. 4-43631 JL102
(700-1,200)
1015. *OPUS SPORTING ARMS CUSTOM RIFLE. CAL.: 30-06. Beautiful classic
sporting rifle built on a post-64 Winchester action with a 24" tapered
round barrel marked with the maker's name on the top, the caliber on the
left side of the chamber, and the number "01-0008" (indicating
that this is the 8th Opus 1 model rifle built). The Opus Sporting Arms
Co. was located in Long Beach, California, according to an article beginning
on page 44 of Guns Magazine, January 1988, which accompanies this rifle.
Rifle is mounted in a highly figured Claro walnut stock with ebony forend
tip, skeleton grip cap and thick shadow cheek piece, 14-1/8" over
its original decelerator pad. The receiver is mounted with Buehler bases
and rings. The bolt body and follower are jeweled. The sling swivel bases
are inletted into the stock and forearm. Also accompanied by its original
Halliburton aluminum rifle case. SN G1815079. CONDITION: About new. Retains
virtually all its original custom finish to metal and wood, with a small
scratch and a couple of small bruises on the left side and a ding out
of the cheek piece. Bright, shiny bore, near new case. 4-43632 JL108 (1,800-2,500)
1016. *BRNO MODEL 22F DELUXE SPORTING RIFLE. CAL.: .7x57. Beautiful Mannlicher-style
sporting rifle with 20-1/2" stepped round barrel, ramp front sight,
two-leaf express sight, one standing, one folding, small-ring action with
claw mounts containing Hensoldt 4x scope with post and crosshairs, double
set triggers and sling swivels. The stock is straight grain walnut, with
a blued foreend tip and carved checkered wrist with fluted horn grip cap,
heavy cheek piece with incised carving around the cheek piece and over
the heel. It is fitted with a smooth horn buttplate. The chamber area
of the barrel and side of the receiver are dated 1943. SN 3728. CONDITION:
Near excellent. Retaining virtually all its original finish to both metal
and wood, with only slight wear on the bolt body and receiver rails. The
scope retains about 90% of its original blue with sharp, clear optics.
4-44178 JL71 (1,250-2,250)
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1017. *FN MODEL 1906 TYPE II ENGRAVED POCKET PISTOL. CAL.: .25 ACP.
Browning's patent tiny pocket pistol with 2" barrel, blued finish
and real pearl grips. This little pistol has floral, vine and leaf gold
inlay on the slide and sides of the frame, bottom of the trigger guard
and backstrap. The rear of the slide and rear of the frame are engraved
with very fine arabesque scrolls. The initials "W.J.K." are
inlaid in gold on the left side of the slide. Accompanied by its original
blue velvet-lined brown leather covered hard case, which has a note inside
dated Sept. 17, 1963, which states that the assistant manager for FN had
verified that William J. Kilpatrick has worked at FN in the years 1924-25
as a contract consultant, and this pistol was presented to him. SN 683167.
CONDITION: As new. Appears unfired, with only very fine edge wear, one
spot of rust at the end of the slide, and a tiny ding on the end of the
slide. Brilliant bore. Near excellent case. 4-43323 JL193 (1,250-2,250)
1018. *FN MODEL 1906 ENGRAVED POCKET PISTOL. CAL.: .25 ACP. Browning's
patent tiny pocket pistol with 2" barrel, blued finish with FN logo
black composition grips, case colored trigger and grip safety. This little
pistol has 95% coverage factory foliate arabesque pattern engraving with
lined background. Accompanied by its original green velvet-lined black
leatherette covered hard case. SN 27074. CONDITION: Very good-plus. Retains
96-97% original finish with slight muzzle and edge wear. Near excellent
grips with one tiny ding and slight diamond point wear. Bright, shiny
bore. The case lid lining is loose but intact, faded and slightly soiled.
The outside shows modest wear. 4-43321 JL191 (1,000-2,000)
1019. *FN MODEL 1906 TYPE I ENGRAVED POCKET PISTOL. CAL.: .25 ACP. Browning's
patent tiny pocket pistol with 2" barrel, blued finish and real pearl
grips. This little pistol has full coverage floral and arabesque pattern
engraving with ribands and punch dot background. Accompanied by its original
green velvet-lined leatherette covered hard case. SN 38645. CONDITION:
Very good. Retains 95-96% original blue overall, with slight muzzle and
edge wear. Strong, bright grips and bright, shiny bore. The case is very
good inside, slightly soiled, the outside shows moderate to heavy wear.
4-43322 JL192 (800-1,500)
1020. *FN VEST POCKET PISTOL TYPE 2. CAL.: .25ACP. Blued finish, 2"
barrel with FN logo black composition grips. Accompanied by a leather
covered razor box. SN 839501. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retains 98-99%
strong original finish, with little or no wear anywhere. Bright, shiny
bore. 4-43324 JL212 (500-1,000)
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1021. *REMINGTON MODEL 37 RANGE MASTER TARGET RIFLE. SN 00335. .22 cal.
28" barrel. Has large target sights sitting 2" above the bore,
as well as scope locks on the barrel. The magazine has been replaced with
a single shot block. The barrel and action have been reblued except for
the trigger guard which has been polished white. CONDITION: Retains about
95% of the reblue finish mixed with live rust. The stock has been lightly
cleaned with some marks remaining. The sling swivels and slide are rusty.
The bore is bright, but lightly pitted. The action is good. 4-43550 FS131
(150-300)
1022. *REMINGTON MODEL 513T TARGET RIFLE CAL: 22LR Standard 513T with
27" medium weight brown barrel, globe front sight, drilled and tapped
for target blocks which contain a J.W. Fecker 20x scope mounted in its
original medium weight target stock. The left side of the receiver drilled
and tapped for a side scope mount. Accompanied by one five round magazine,
a .50 cal ammo can containing a green canvas military sling, a 10x deerskin
shooting glove, homemade palm rest and other shooting paraphernalia including
front sight inserts and the Redfield vernier peep sight. No SN. CONDITION:
Very good. As noted, retains 94-96% original blue, sound wood with good
finish, bright shiny bore, crisp optics. 4-44063 JL84 (300-500)
1023. *WINCHESTER MODEL 52D TARGET RIFLE. CAL.: 22 LR. Very scarce combination
of rifle and accessories. The rifle has a 28" tapered standard weight
barrel with Redfield Olympic sights and a nicely figured heavy stock with
long accessory rail on the forearm with handstop and the original thin
Winchester black pad. The barrel is mounted with target scope blocks.
It is accompanied by a Freeland palm rest, a double-ended prone yoke,
a Lawrence arm cuff and sling, 10-x leather shooting glove, pair of Bausch
& Lomb Ray-ban yellow shooting glasses in their case, two wood cartridge
boxes, a camera lens filter, and the original owner's instruction and
warrantee paper, and most unusual of all is the original two-piece cardboard
box with shipping sleeve. SN 120739D. CONDITION: Appears to be new in
the box, retaining virtually all its original finish to both wood and
metal, with only minor flaking to the bolt knob. The two-piece box is
crisp with its yellow label intact. The shipping sleeve is missing one
end flap. 4-43689 JL116 (1,000-2,000)
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1024. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED DESERT EAGLE PISTOL. CAL.: .357 Mag. Satin
nickel finish with 6-3/8" barrel with wrap-around two-piece wood
grips with laser cut tiny eagles. It has about 30% coverage relief foliate
arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Signed on right side of the slide.
Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 13847-A. CONDITION:
Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are
outstanding. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43264 JL359 (1,100-1,700)
1025. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 57 DA REVOLVER.
CAL.: .41 Mag. Nickel finish with 4" barrel, red ramp & white
outline sights, skeletonized target hammer, smooth trigger with over travel
screw, and smooth, square-butt, magna-size real pearl grips. It has about
80% coverage relief foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Signed
on the left side of the frame. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of
authenticity. SN N705395. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retains
all of its custom finish. The grips are outstanding. Brilliant, shiny
bore. 4-43262 JL363 (2,500-4,000)
1026. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED DESERT EAGLE PISTOL. CAL.: .44 Mag. Satin
nickel finish with 6-3/8" barrel with wrap-around two-piece wood
grips with laser cut tiny eagles. It has about 75% coverage deep relief
foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Signed on the right side
of the frame. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN
86511. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish.
The grips are outstanding. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43265 JL360 (1,250-1,750)
1027. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT 2ND GENERATION BUNTLINE SINGLE ACTION.
CAL.: .45 Colt. Nickel finish with 12" barrel and two-piece nearly
smooth stag grips with a large natural flaw on the right side. It has
about 75% coverage relief, wonderful foliate arabesque pattern Shostle
engraving, signed on the bottom of the barrel. Accompanied by a Shostle
certificate of authenticity. SN 25033SA. CONDITION: Wonderful, retains
all of its custom finish. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43263 JL365 (3,500-,5000)
1028. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED MODEL 96 BROOMHANDLE MAUSER. CAL.: .30 Mauser.
Nickel plated with 5-1/2" barrel, 1,000 meter rear sight, with serrated
wood grip panels. It is covered with about 95% relief foliate arabesque
pattern Shostle engraving. Signed on bottom of the barrel. Accompanied
by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 327900. Appears to be all
matching. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom
finish. The grips are very good. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43252 JL358
(2,500-4,000)
1029. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT COMBAT COMMANDER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.
CAL.: .45ACP. Chrome plated finish with 4-1/4" barrel, bright polished
sides and moving parts with satin edges. It has about 70% coverage beautiful
foliate arabesque patterns of Shostle engraving. Signed on the right side
of frame. It is fitted with smooth real pearl grips. Accompanied by a
Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 70BS66962. CONDITION: Wonderful,
retains all of its custom finish. The grips are outstanding. Brilliant,
shiny bore. 4-43260 JL364 (2,500-4,000)
1030. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1908 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.:
.380. Nickel finish with 3-3/4" barrel and smooth real pearl grips.
Engraved with about 75% coverage beautiful relief foliate arabesque pattern
Shostle engraving, signed on the left side. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate
of authenticity. SN 19510. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining
all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding. Strong bore, dark in
the grooves. 4-43241 JL367 (2,000-3,500)
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1031. *O. GEYGER & CO. DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Beautiful
pre-war boxlock shotgun with 29-1/2" barrels choked Full/Full, raised
matted rib with barrel extension with Greener crossbolt, ejectors, dated
"8/39" and marked 65mm (2-9/16") chambers, double triggers,
cocked indicators, side clips and double lump. The receiver has double
scallops at the back edge and is beautifully engraved with very fine rose
and scroll patterns with about 60% coverage. The maker's name is engraved
on the left side with "Berlin" on the right side. The wood is
beautifully figured honey and chocolate French walnut with black tipped
checkered splinter forearm. The buttstock has checkered side panels and
diamond shaped wrist with round knob, small European-style cheek piece
and serrated pressed horn buttplate. Equipped with sling swivels. Accompanied
by its original canvas and leather trunk case with maker's label in the
lid. WEIGHT: 6 lbs., 14.5 oz. SN 4817. CONDITION: Near excellent. Shows
evidence of having been fired, and retains 95-96% strong bright original
barrel blue. The receiver retains 75-80% bright original case colors,
with the balance turned silver. The wood is sound and retains virtually
all its original hand rubbed oil finish with only minor handling and use
marks. Brilliant, shiny bores. Case is very good, shows moderate to heavy
wear with fading to the interior. 4-44181 JL74 (1,500-2,500)
1032. *G. FUCH SUPERPOSED COMBINATION GUN TWO-BARREL SET. CAL.: .20ga./.20ga.
& .20ga./243. Beautiful sidelock gun made in 1966 with both barrels
26". The combination barrels have tapered matted rib with pedestal
front sight, folding rear sight, claw mounts with a gold inlaid "I"
at the chamber end. It has Merkel-style 3-piece forearm. The shotgun barrels
have a narrow matted rib with single bead and a "II" at the
chamber end, choked IC/Cyl. Both barrels have double lump with twin barrel
extensions for Greener crossbolt with gold-plated ejectors. The receiver
has full coverage engraving with game scenes on the lockplates of two
running raebuck in a nicely detailed woodland scene, and five ducks in
a marsh scene on the right side, all surrounded with very fine arabesque
pattern scrolls. The blue trigger guard has matching engraving and the
spring-loaded 4-hole toe trap has a nicely detailed fox with full coverage
extremely fine arabesque pattern engraving. The grip cap is an inlaid
German silver oval with a bugling bull elk. The wood is beautifully figured
European walnut with very nicely accomplished skip line checkering with
light carving, roachback stock 14-1/8" over a black decelerator pad.
The double triggers are gold-plated with checkered panels and the right
one is set. Accompanied by a Ziess 6X42 scope in claw mounts and a Browning
plush-lined two barrel case with two leather slings. WEIGHT: 6 lbs., 4
oz. with shotgun barrels, and 7 lbs., 0.1 oz. with combination barrels.
SN 3008.66. CONDITION: The barrels and the metal retain virtually all
their original factory finish, having been used very little. The wood
is sound and retains most of its original bright varnish. Excellent bright,
shiny bores. The case is very good, the scope is crisp. 4-43227 JL382
(6,000-10,000)
1033. *PERAZZI MX28 OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. CAL.: 28 ga. Spectacular modern
made shotgun with 29-1/2" superposed barrels choked Full/Full, with
narrow vent rib, single silver bead, coin finish boxlock action, double
scalloped fences, very fine border engraving around the receiver and all
the metal, with very fine engraved rose pattern panels on each side of
the receiver and on the bottom, single selective trigger and ejectors.
This fine little shotgun is fitted with extremely high figured burl Circassian
walnut stock and forearm. The forearm is tapered, slim wrap-around design
and the buttstock with plain side panels, long wrist with round knob semi-pistol
grip, 15" over a thin decelerator pad. The stock drop is 1-3/4"
at the heel and 1-14" at the comb, with no apparent cast. WEIGHT:
6 lbs., 7.1 oz. Accompanied by its original fiberglass fitted case, containing
velvet sleeves and stock wrench, along with the owner's manual and warrantee
card, which also lists the specifications. SN 97876. CONDITION: About
new. Has been fired, but shows little or no wear and only one or two minor
tiny nicks to the buttstock finish. The case also near new. 4-44243 JL129
(10,000-15,000)
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1034. *L.C. SMITH GRADE 2E DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN CAL: .12ga. Usual configuration
with 30" barrels choked Full/Full, tapered concave matted rib with
one brass bead, ejectors and double triggers. The lockplates have panels
with a quail on the left and a duck on the right with light arabesque
engraving. The wood is nicely figured American walnut with a black tipped
splinter forearm, capped semi pistol grip stock 14 1/8" over a serrated
black composition buttplate. SN 200841 CONDITION: The barrels and wood
retain most of an outstanding professional restoration, slightly thin
on the barrels. The wood is sound with light handling and use marks. The
receiver and lockplates retain 15-20% faded case colors being mostly a
silver patina. Bright, shiny bores. 4-44132 Z90 (1,800-2,500)
1035. *A.H. FOX "C" GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga.
Highly figured straight stock with splinter forearm, 30" Krupp fluid
steel barrels, double ivory beads and double triggers. The receiver is
beautifully engraved with vignettes of quail, woodcock and English Setter
surrounded by arabesque patterns that also extend over the fences, opening
lever and 1-1/2" over the chambers. The forearm is fully checkered
with checkered side panels and wrist, and the stock is 14-1/4" over
a Pachmayr trap pad and white line extension. WEIGHT: 7 lbs., 11.8 oz.
SN 16616. CONDITION: Very good-plus. The barrels retain 96-97% bright
blue with one small area of fine surface rust where gripped, the receiver
retains 75-80% case colors with balance silvered. The stock has a hairline
crack in the left wrist, retaining most of a hand-rubbed, "Tru-oil"
refinish. Very tight action and brilliant, shiny bores. 4-43317 Z5 (2,000-3,000)
1036. *L.C. SMITH PREMIER SKEET GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN CAL: 12ga.
Beautiful skeet grade shotgun with 28" barrels choked Mod/IC, featherweight
frame with raised, matted rib and two ivory beads. The receiver and lockplates
are case colored with light engraving in foliate arabesque patterns with
a flying pigeon on the left side and a clay bird on the right side, with
a single selective trigger, ejectors and automatic skeet safety. The wood
is beautifully grained crotch cut walnut with beavertail forearm and straight
stock 13 7/8" over a checkered butt. SN FWS54119. CONDITION: Near
new, retaining virtually all its original finish to both metal and wood.
The case colors are bright and vivid on the receiver and slightly subdued
on the lock plates. The wood has one or two small handling and storage
marks. 4-44131 JL280 (3,000-5,000)
1037. *A.H. FOX "B" GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 20 ga.
Usual "B" Grade configuration with 28" barrels choked Full/IC,
full coverage engraved receiver and forend iron with engraving that extends
3/4" over the chambers, equipped with extractors and double triggers,
checkered splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock 12-1/2" over
a petrified leather faced pad. The stock and forearm have additional coverage
checkering with checkered side panels. SN 200481B. CONDITION: Near excellent,
as noted. The barrels retain 95-97% strong original blue, with a few minor
nicks and scratches. The receiver retains 10-20% case colors in sheltered
areas, with the balance turned silver. The wood, as noted, retains about
95% original varnish. Near excellent bright, shiny bores. 4-43896 JL14
(3,000-5,000)
1038. *ITHACA GRADE 4E DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN CAL: 16ga. Flues model with
28" Krupp steel barrels choked Full/Full with tapered, machined rib
and single brass bead. The boxlock receiver is beautifully engraved with
a pointer on the left side, a setter on the right side and a flying mallard
on the floorplate surrounded by about 60% coverage very fine arabesque
foliate scrolls with the company name on each side. It also has ejectors
and gold-plated, double triggers. The trigger bow is also engraved with
floral patterns and a tiny woodcock. The wood is spectacular shell grain
crotch cut American walnut with black tipped carved and checkered splinter
forearm, push-button release and semi pistol grip stock 14 1/4" over
a thick, leather faced, rubber pad. The stock has plain side panels and
double fleur-de-lis carved and checkered grip with a slight cast on. It
also has an initial plate on the bottom of the stock with the initials
"A.T.N." SN 183994 CONDITION: About excellent. The barrels retain
95-97% original blue with muzzle and chamber end wear. The receiver retains
about 80% strong case colors, bright in the sheltered areas with the balance
silver. The wood is sound and retains 95-96% strong, bright, original
varnish. Brilliant, shiny bores. 4-44135 JL281 (3,500-4,500)
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1039. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION COLT REVOLVER. CAL.: .45 Colt.
Blue and silver finish with 7-1/2" barrel and two-piece silver medallion
dark walnut grips, un-fluted cylinder. Covered with about 60% deep relief
foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Signed on the left side of
the frame. Accompanied by a laminated walnut box with French-fitted red
velvet interior, and a Shostle certificate of authenticity. The grips
are outstanding. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43249 JL355 (3,000-6,000)
1040. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT 3RD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.
CAL.: .357 Mag. Blued finish with 5-1/2" barrel and eagle black composition
grips. The barrel, cylinder, frame and butt have about 60% coverage fine
foliate arabesque patterns of Shostle engraving. The barrel and backstrap
have 18 gold inlaid cattle brands. The top of the backstrap has a large
"CR"-connected brand. The right side of the ejector rod housing
has a gold inlaid arrow with sunburst. The back edge of the cylinder,
frame end of the barrel & ejector rod housing have two gold lines
completely around the circumference. The muzzle has a single line. Signed
on the left side of the frame. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of
authenticity. SN SA17603. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining
all its custom dark blue finish. The grips are outstanding. Brilliant,
shiny bore. 4-43255 JL362 (3,500-6,000)
1041. BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. CAL.:
.38WCF. Nickel finish, 4-3/4" barrel, with full coverage deep relief
Shostle engraving of foliate arabesque patterns over about 90% or more
of the revolver surface, including the side of the sight and web of the
trigger guard. This engraving, especially on the barrel, is extremely
deep and in very fine detail. It has custom fitted two-piece ivory grips.
Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 134229. CONDITION:
Unfired since engraving, retaining all its custom finish. The grips are
pristine. 4-43258 JL340 (2,000-3,500)
1042. BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1878 DA REVOLVER. CAL.: .44WCF.
Nickel finish with 5-1/2" barrel with about 75% coverage deep relief
foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving with a multi-pointed star
pattern on the sideplate. Signed on the left side of the frame. Featured
on page 43 of Guns Illustrated 1998 30th Edition. Accompanied by the above
magazine and a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 8116. CONDITION:
Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are
outstanding. Strong, bright bore. 4-43243 JL353 (2,500-5,000)
1043. BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. CAL.: .38
Spcl. Nickel finish with 5-1/2" barrel that is a modern replacement,
along with the cylinder. This revolver is covered with about 95% deep
relief beautiful foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving, signed on
the left side of frame. It has fine stag grips. Accompanied by a Shostle
certificate of authenticity. SN 141086. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving.
Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding with a brilliant,
shiny bore. 4-43267 JL346 (2,500-4,000)
1044. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. CAL.:
.45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4" barrel, about 95% coverage beautiful
deep relief foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving with a small shield
on the left recoil shield. Signed on the butt. Fitted with what appears
to be mastodon ivory grips, smooth on the left side with a large raised
carved Bellamy-type eagle on the right. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate
of authenticity. SN 268456. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining
all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding. Strong, bright bore.
4-43268 JL349 (3,000-6,000)
1045. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT LIGHTNING SHERIFF'S MODEL REVOLVER.
CAL.: .38 Colt. Nickel finish with 3-1/2" barrel with ejector rod.
Has about 95% coverage deep relief foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving.
Signed on the backstrap, with smooth ivory grips. Accompanied by a Shostle
certificate of authenticity. SN 120232. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving.
Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding. Brilliant,
shiny bore. 4-43271 JL352 (3,000-5,000)
1046. * BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. CAL.:
.45 Colt. Nickel finish, 4-3/4" barrel, with full coverage deep relief
Shostle engraving of foliate arabesque patterns over about 90% or more
of the revolver surface, including the side of the sight and web of the
trigger guard. This engraving, especially on the barrel, is extremely
deep and in very fine detail. It has custom fitted two-piece ivory grips.
This revolver was featured in Guns Illustrated in 1998. Accompanied by
a Shostle certificate of authenticity. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving,
retaining all its custom finish. The grips are pristine. 4-43242 Z92 (2,000-3,500)
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1047. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1911 PISTOL. CAL: 45ACP. Standard
1911 configuration with 5" barrel and fixed sights. This pistol is
covered with about 90% coverage beautiful Shostle foliate arabesque pattern
engraving. All the small moving parts are high-polished blued with blued
grip screws and bright blued magazine. It is fitted with large diamond
pattern checkered ivory grips. The entire pistol is gold-plated. Accompanied
by a highly figured custom wood box with blue velvet lining and brass
furniture. Further accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity.
SN 521184. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom
finish. Bright, shiny bore. Box is very fine. 4-43240 JL343 (2,500-5,000)
1048. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1903 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.:
.32ACP. Blued finish with 3-3/4" barrel and smooth ivory grip panels.
Covered with about 70% relief foliate arabesque pattern engraving, signed
on the left side of the frame. The engraved panels on both sides of the
slide and frame, are outlined with gold wire inlay. The backstrap has
an intricate pattern of gold inlay. Accompanied by a fine custom oak box
lined with French-fitted dark blue suede cloth and a Shostle certificate
of authenticity. SN 306840. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining
all its custom dark blue finish. The grips are outstanding. Strong bore,
dark in the grooves. 4-43245 JL368 (2,000-3,500)
1049. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED 1920 LUGER PISTOL. CAL.: .30 Luger. Nickel
finish with 3-3/4" barrel. It is fitted with smooth ivory grips and
an ivory magazine base. The entire pistol is covered with approximately
95% beautiful, deep relief, foliate, arabesque pattern engraving. The
sideplate is signed. The trigger is checkered. Accompanied by a Shostle
certificate of authenticity and a custom dark wood box with black velvet
lining. SN 86066. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its
original custom finish. Bright, shiny bore. Pristine grips. Good box.
4-43269 JL344 (2,500-4,000)
1050. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED BROWNING HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.
CAL.: 9mm. Nickel finish with 4-3/4" barrel, about 90% coverage beautiful
deep relief foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Signed on the
right side, with smooth real pearl grips. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate
of authenticity. SN 245PP50754. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining
all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding. Brilliant, shiny bore.
4-43248 JL350 (2,000-3,000)
1051. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED WALTHER PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.:
.32ACP. Nickel finish with 3-1/4" barrel, about 90% coverage beautiful
deep relief foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Signed on the
left side, with after-market checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by a
Shostle certificate of authenticity. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving.
Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding. Bright, shiny
bore. 4-43266 JL348 (2,000-3,500)
1052. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED WALTHER P-38 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.:
9mm. Nickel finish with 5" barrel with about 60-70% coverage very
deep relief, foliate, arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Signed on the
left side of the frame, with smooth rosewood grips. Accompanied by a Shostle
certificate of authenticity. SN 9677i. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving.
Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding. Strong bore,
frosty in the grooves. 4-43261 JL354 (2,500-4,000)
1053. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED WALTHER PPK/S SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.:
.380ACP. Stainless steel finish with 3-1/4" barrel with about 75%
coverage relief foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Signed on
the right side of the frame. The grips are smooth real pearl. Accompanied
by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN S100312. CONDITION: Unfired
since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding.
Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43256 JL361 (2,000-3,500)
1054. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED BROWNING HIGH POWER PISTOL. CAL.: 9mm. Nickel
finish with 4-3/4" barrel, 500 yd. rear tangent sight, and real pearl
grip panels. The slide, sides of the frame and backstrap have deep relief
beautiful foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving, which covers about
75% of the surface. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity.
SN 245NX74716. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom
finish. Strong, bright, bore. 4-43270 JL342 (1,500-3,000)
1055. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT MARK IV SERIES 80 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL.
CAL.: .380ACP. Gold-plated with about 50% coverage foliate arabesque pattern
Shostle engraving. The edges of the grip frame were matte finish prior
to plating. The grips are real pearl with gold Colt medallions and the
magazine is gold plated. Signed on the left side by the trigger. SN RC06878.
CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The
grips are outstanding with lots of color. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43948
JL351 (1,200-1,800)
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1056. *MERKEL MODEL 313E COMBINATION GUN TWO-BARREL SET. CAL.: 8X57/8X57
& 16ga./8X57. Beautiful lightly engraved pre-war boxlock superposed
combination gun with 25-3/4" and 26-1/2" barrels. Long barrels
are the shotgun/rifle combination with matted solid rib, tiny caterpillar
front sight, folding two-position rear sight with claw mounts, the rib
is marked "FERD. BRAETSCH, SOLINGEN," 3-piece forearm and double
barrel extensions for Greener crossbolt. The rifle barrels also have a
matted solid rib with caterpillar front sight, missing the rear sight,
and also has claw mounts with double barrel extensions. The receiver has
double scalloped rear edge with heart-shaped plain side panel on the stock,
double triggers, the right one being set, with cocked indicators. The
wood is beautifully figured French walnut with roachback stock, small
European cheek piece 14-1/8" over a black composition buttplate.
Accompanied by a Krieghoff .22 cal. chamber insert for the shotgun barrel
and a modern Browning plush-lined square cornered two-barrel case. SN
16664. CONDITION: Very good. Rifle barrels retain 96-97% strong original
blue with bright, shiny bores. The combination barrels retain 94-96% strong
bright original blue with bright, shiny bores. The receiver retains 15-20%
faded case colors, with the balance turned silver. The stock has a short
hairline back of the top tang, and another on the left side panel, otherwise
the wood is sound and retains about all of a light refinish. The chamber
insert is as new. The case retains about all of its original finish. 4-43228
JL381 (2,750-4,000)
1057. *WINCHESTER GOLDEN QUAIL 1 of 500 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.:
20 ga. Coin finish boxlock receiver with 25-1/2" barrels, matted
rib with ivory bead. The receiver is lightly engraved with game scenes
of a bird dog and quail on the left side and two flying quails on the
right side, with high relief gold quail head on the floorplate, and the
inscriptions "ONE OF 500" and "GOLDEN QUAIL." It is
equipped with ejectors and single selective trigger. The wood is highly
figured crotch-cut American walnut with fleur-de-lis carved beavertail
forearm, straight stock with fleur-de-lis side panels 14-1/4" over
a thin solid red Winchester pad. Accompanied by its original leather and
canvas trunk case. SN GQ20-337E. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retains virtually
all its original finish to wood and metal. 4-43160 Z10 (2,000-3,000)
1058. *BROWNING GRADE 2 SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN. CAL.: .410. Japanese-made
browning with 28" vent rib barrels, choked Skeet/Skeet. The boxlock
receiver is satin electroless nickel lightly engraved with flying geese
on the left side, flying pheasant on the right side, and bird dog and
grouse on the bottom. The wood is modestly figured walnut with beavertail
forearm and pistol grip stock 13-3/4" over a white-line black composition
buttplate, ejectors and single selective trigger. Accompanied by a Browning
round corner brown leatherette covered trunk case. SN 15067RN2F3. CONDITION:
About new, has been fired but very little. Retains about all its original
finish to wood and metal, with only very minor handling and storage marks.
Bright, shiny bores. Case has a couple of loose stitches, otherwise is
near excellent. 4-43229 JL380 (2,000-3,000)
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1059. WINCHESTER MODEL 12 SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN IN ORIGINAL BOX. SN 1558365.
.12 ga., 3" Magnum. 29-3/4" barrel with solid rib. In original
box with hanging tag, instruction sheet, and plug instructions. CONDITION:
Excellent. Retaining about 99% of the original finish. Very little use,
except on operating rod, with some slight handling marks. One corner of
the lid of the box is broken, otherwise very good with some tape marks.
4-44134 FS275 (1,250-2,500)
1060. *WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PUMP SHOTGUN CAL: 12ga. Standard grade shotgun
with 30" matted rib barrel, small round, ribbed forearm and semi
pistol grip stock with a leather faced pad. Accompanied by a leather leg-o-mutton
case. SN 367909 CONDITION: Very good plus. Retains about 95% strong, bright,
original blue overall with only light edge wear. The stock has a hairline
on each side of the wrist with dark oil staining. Otherwise, the wood
is sound and retains about 95% original varnish. The case is worn and
tattered with a broken handle and carrying strap. Bright, shiny bore.
4-44006 JL175 (400-600)
1061. *WINCHESTER DIAMOND GRADE 4-BARREL SKEET SET. CAL.: 12, 20, 28
ga. and 410. Beautiful 101 Diamond Grade shotgun with coin finish engraved
receiver, 27-1/2" vent rib barrels with Browning-style forearm and
pistol grip buttstock, 14-1/2" over a thick decelerator pad, with
a small black diamond on the top of the wrist and bottom of the pistol
grip. Equipped with ejectors and single selective trigger. The 12 and
20 ga. barrels are ported. Accompanied by the original canvas and leather
tan corduroy-lined case. SN D0539902E. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retaining
most of the original finish to metal and wood with scattered small nicks
and scratches from handling and use. Bright, shiny bores. 4-43660 JL106
(2,000-3,000)
1062. *ANTONIO ZOLI OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Imported and distributed
by L.L. Bean with 28" vent rib barrels, screw chokes (total of 5
chokes, with wrench), boxlock case colored receiver with about 80% coverage
very fine rose and scroll engraving. The right side of receiver marked
"RITM," ejectors and single selective trigger. The wood is straight
grain walnut with schnable tip forearm and pistol grip stock 14-3/8"
over the original thin brown pad. Accompanied by a green suede cloth lined
leather and canvas trunk case. SN 185525. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retaining
most of its original finish to both wood and metal, with only slight edge
wear and very minor handling and use marks. Bright, shiny bores. Case
is near excellent. 4-43658 JL107 (1,000-2,000)
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1063. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. CAL.:
.45 Colt. Beautiful gold-plated single action Sam Colt sesquicentennial
revolver with 7-1/2" barrel and about 75% coverage deep Shostle engraving
of foliate arabesque patterns, two-piece silver medallion walnut grips
contained in its original red velvet-lined walnut presentation case. The
case also contains a book "The Arms Collection of Colonel Colt"
by R.L. Wilson, 12 rounds of nickeled dummy ammunition and a Sam Colt
medallion. The lid of the case has a silver plaque indicating that this
is 1 of 5,000. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN
3235SC. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving and plating, and appears to
be unturned. The display case is very good to excellent. 4-43247 JL429
(3,000-5,000)
1064. ENGRAVED COLT 2ND GENERATION 51 NAVY. CAL.: .36. Usual 51 Navy
configuration with 7-1/2" octagon barrel, blue and case colored finish
with brass trigger guard and backstrap and one-piece red stained grips.
Both sides of the barrel lug, the sides of the rammer, trigger guard,
butt and top of backstrap, and both sides of the frame are very nicely
engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. The
cylinder has the usual naval battle scene. Accompanied by its original
Styrofoam and one-piece wood grained box with papers and original custom
shop yellow label. SN 25039. CONDITION: New, unfired and unturned. Retaining
virtually all its original blue and brilliant case colors. The box is
very good. 4-43339 JL203 (800-1,200)
1065. *COLT BOZEMAN TRAIL COMMEMORATIVE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. CAL.:
.44-40. Blue and case colored finish with 7-1/2" barrel decorated
with gold wash patterns on both sides of the barrel and around the cylinder
commemorating John Bozeman and Nelson Story and the founding of the Bozeman
Trail. This special edition also has an un-fluted cylinder, with smooth
wood medallion two-piece grips. The right side of the case colored frame
is marked "111 of 200." Accompanied by its original oak glass-topped
display box. SN SA57760. CONDITION: As new. Retains virtually all its
beautiful blue and case colors. 4-43190 JL375 (1,250-1,750)
1066. ENGRAVED AND INLAID SECOND EDITION COLT DRAGOON. CAL.: .44. Spectacular
and wonderfully engraved 3rd Model Colt dragoon, appears to be a second
generation Colt product. Fabulously engraved by "R. Dewill / Liege."
This revolver is engraved overall with foliate arabesque patterns with
about 85% coverage with heavy gold wire and arabesque patterns in raised
gold. The flats of the barrel have deep relief gold wolves. The recoil
shield has two prairie dogs on the left and a squirrel on the right. Each
side of the rear of the frame has a bird dog head. The sides of the frame
under the cylinder has "Colts Patent" in gold surrounded by
fleur-de-lis and arabesque gold wire. The cylinder has a large "Colts
Patent / No 19084" in gold. The trigger guard and backstrap and all
the screws on the revolver are gold-plated and the grip frame has about
60% coverage foliate arabesque pattern engraving. This revolver is fitted
with one-piece walnut grips that are checkered with about 32-line checkering
with leaf carvings at the top. The barrel and cylinder are browned, the
rammer, frame and hammer are case colored, and the rammer latch, wedge
and trigger are niter blued. Accompanied by an oak, red velvet-lined French
fitted display case which also contains an original type pair of one-piece
walnut dragoon grips. An extremely well executed and decorative dragoon
revolver. SN 19084. CONDITION: As new. Retaining virtually all its original
custom finish, mismatched rammer. Case is also as new. 4-43860 JL187 (1,000-2,000)
1067. *COLT NEW FRONTIER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. CAL.: .44 Spcl. Blue
and case colored with 5-1/2" barrel, adjustable sights and two-piece
gold medallion walnut grips. Accompanied by a one-piece foam-lined wood
grain cardboard box and a Colt letter dated May 15, 1996, identifying
this revolver. The letter states that this revolver was part of "Colt's
Engineering Archives Collection." SN 01091NF. CONDITION: Appears
to be new and unfired. Retaining virtually all its bright original factory
finish. The box is tattered and worn. 4-44101 JL402 (800-1,200)
1068. *COLT PYTHON DA REVOLVER. CAL.: .350 Mag. Scarce E Series, blued
finish with 2-1/2" vent rib barrel, adjustable sights and two-piece
checkered gold medallion walnut grips. Accompanied by its original two-piece
wood-grain box. SN E14696. CONDITION: Appears to be new in the box. The
box is also about new. 4-44119 JL401 (350-700)
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1069. *WHITWORTH AFRICAN BOLT ACTION RIFLE CAL: .458 Win Mag. Half-stock
rifle with 24" tapered round barrel, ramp front sight and three-leaf
express sight, one standing, two folding. It has a pistol grip stock with
black forend tip & one stock bolt, case colored pistol grip cap, small
shadow cheekpiece and is 14 1/8" over an original, solid brown recoil
pad. The barrel and stock have sling swivels. SN B280771 CONDITION: As
new. Retains virtually all its original finish to both metal and wood,
probably unfired. 4-44369 JL278 (500-1,000)
1070. *WINCHESTER MODEL 52C HEAVY BARREL TARGET RIFLE CAL: .22LR. Standard
target rifle with 28" round heavy barrel mounted with target blocks,
a front sight base and the receiver has a rear sight base mounted in a
heavy walnut stock with equipment rail under the forearm. Heavy pistol
grip and checkered flat steel buttplate. Accompanied by one five-round
magazine. SN 94082C CONDITION: The metal retains 96-98% of its original,
bright factory blue. The rails show little or no wear. The stock retains
about 92-93% original varnish with myriad small nicks and scratches. Bright,
shiny bore. 4-43937 JL312 (500-1,000)
1071. *CUSTOM SPRINGFIELD SPORTING RIFLE CAL.: .30-06. Purportedly made
by Wundhammer for Ed Crossman. This rifle has a 24" tapered round
barrel, sleeve front sight, extra long slide Lyman 48 receiver sight,
and a Griffin & Howe double lever side mount with a Zeiss small tube
scope. The bolt handle has been bent and the body and handle polished.
The outside receiver rail and follower have been jeweled. The trigger
is custom and is finely checkered. The safety has also been modified for
scope use. It is mounted in a beautifully figured Germanic-style sporting
stock with schnable tipped forearm, side panels with an engraved crossbolt.
The forearm and wrist are checkered and the buttstock has a European-style
cheek piece with a serrated buttplate with trap, which contains a spare
firing pin. The belly of the stock has a silver initial oval nicely engraved
"E.C." The floorplate has a custom release with a knurled panel.
No SN. CONDITION: Very good. The barrel and receiver retain 92-93% strong
custom blue, both receiver bridges have been drilled and tapped. The floorplate
and trigger guard retain 85-90% thinning blue. The stock is sound and
retains about 90% original finish, with numerous small nicks and dings,
and several deeper gouges. Brilliant, shiny bore. Optics are sharp. 4-44155
JL77 (1,000-2,000)
1072. *WINCHESTER MODEL 70 TRANSITION BOLT ACTION RIFLE CAL: .270. Standard
grade rifle with 24" tapered round barrel, integral ramp front sight
with hood, the rear dovetail filled with a slot blank and the receiver
mounted with a Lyman 48WJS receiver sight. The wood is modestly figured
straight grain American walnut with checkered forearm, pistol grip stock
and checkered steel buttplate. The swivels have a narrow military style
sling. SN 65376 CONDITION: Very good to excellent. The metal retains 95-97%
strong, bright original blue with only minor fine edge wear and a small
rub spot on the barrel. The stock is sound and retains most of its original
varnish with normal handling and storage nicks and a series of gouges
at the toe. Bright, shiny bore. 4-44358 JL305 (1,000-1,500)
1073. *WINCHESTER MODEL 70 PRE-WAR BOLT ACTION RIFLE CAL: .22 Hornet.
Very early standard grade rifle with 24" tapered round barrel, integral
ramp front sight with Lyman 17A globe sight. The barrel dovetail has an
installed target block and the front receiver bridge has a corresponding
target block in the original factory drilled holes, mounted with a Stevens
3/4" target scope. The left rear of the receiver has a Lyman 48WJS
receiver sight with target knobs. The stock is nicely figured American
walnut with fine checkered forearm and pistol grip butt 13" over
a thin flat rubber buttplate. The sling swivels have a 1917 dated military
sling. SN 13017 CONDITION: Very good. The barrel and receiver retain 95-97%
strong, bright, original blue with minor scattered pinpoints of surface
rust. The floorplate and trigger guard are mostly a thin blue-brown patina.
The stock is sound and retains 94-96% original varnish with light handling
and use marks and a scrape on the heel. Bright, shiny bore. This rifle
has been in storage in a police department for a number of years and is
in need of a good cleaning. 4-44357 JL304 (1,000-1,500)
1074. *OBENDORF MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE. CAL.: .30-06. Type B with 24"
stepped round barrel, military-style inverted "V" front sight
with 1,000 yard rear sight and commercially-marked military-style action,
mounted in a one-piece schnable tip stock with checkered semi-pistol grip
and a Mauser logo black composition buttplate with a 3/8" spacer.
SN 58015. CONDITION: Very good to near excellent. The barrel retains 95-96%
strong bright blue, the receiver about 90% thinning blue and the trigger
guard & floorplate retain about 95% dull blue. The stock has had a
sliver of wood replaced by the left side of the receiver when a side mount
scope base was removed and the four screw holes plugged. The receiver
and wood were apparently refinished at that time. There is also a small,
replaced chip at the top of the back tang, and the stock is 12-3/4"
before the spacer. Bright, shiny bore. 4-44175 Z36 (500-800)
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1075. *L.C. SMITH "O" GRADE DOUBLE BARREL DAMASCUS SHOTGUN.
CAL.: 12 ga. Early field grade gun with 30" barrels choked Full/Full,
sidelocks, splinter forearm and semi-pistol stock 14" over a black
composition buttplate, extractors and double triggers. SN 97462. CONDITION:
Good-plus. The barrels retain 40-50% damascus patterns with scattered
brown patina discoloration. The receiver and lockplates with traces of
case colors in sheltered areas and the balance a mottled silver/brown
patina. The wood is sound with a hairline back of the right lockplate
and retains 75-80% original finish. Pitted bores with some shine. 4-43840
Z3 (250-500)
1076. *J.P. SAUER BOXLOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 20 ga. Post-war
production with 26" barrels choked Full/Mod, raised matted rib with
two beads, extractors and double triggers, double lump with rib extension
for Greener crossbolt. The case colored receiver is lightly engraved with
arabesque patterns and the maker's name on both sides, with side clips.
The wood is moderately figured European walnut with beavertail forearm
and cheek piece stock having checkered teardrop side panels, a skeleton
grip cap and butt plate with raised carved area behind the grip. SN 25124.
CONDITION: Near excellent. Retaining virtually all its original finish
to metal and wood. 4-43171 JL31 (1,000-1,500)
1077. *ITHACA NEW MODEL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Field grade
with 26" barrels choked Mod/IC, with concave tapered matted rib,
single lump with barrel extension for modified crossbolt, the right barrel
marked "NEW ITHACA FIELD GRADE" and left barrel with the maker's
name and address. Case colored boxlock receiver with light border engraving,
extractors and double triggers, the wood is modestly figured walnut with
black tip splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock 14-1/8" over
a serrated black composition buttplate. SN 462112. CONDITION: Near excellent.
Retains virtually all its original finish to both metal and wood, with
one minor ding in the barrel. The receiver has some edge wear, but otherwise
the case colors are bright in the sheltered areas. The wood has one or
two small chips in the finish. Brilliant, shiny bores. 4-44244 JL128 (500-1,000)
1078. *J. DAHL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Belgian- made boxlock
shotgun with 27-3/4" barrels choked Full/IC, with double ivory bead
on a concave matted rib, double lump with Greener crossbolt extensions.
The receiver is unadorned. The wood is moderately figured European walnut
with full checked splinter forearm and round knob semi-pistol grip stock
with cheek piece 14-3/8" over a checkered horn buttplate. Equipped
with extractors and double triggers, and sing swivels. SN 122846. CONDITION:
Very good. Retains virtually all of its original barrel blue. The receiver
and forend iron appear to have been colored with a torch. The wood is
sound and retains about all of its re-varnished finish. Excellent bright,
shiny bores. 4-43151 JL24 (400-700)
1079. *HATFIELD BOXLOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 20 ga. Boxlock shotgun
with 26" barrels choked Mod/IC, double lump, ejectors, and non-selective
single trigger. The case colored receiver is unadorned, except for the
maker's name on each side. The wood is straight grain stained dark with
a splinter forearm and straight stock 14-1/8" over a solid recoil
pad. Accompanied by a leather and canvas covered trunk case. SN 124HP.
CONDITION: Near excellent. Appears to be unfired retaining virtually all
its original finish to wood and metal. The trunk case is also near excellent.
4-43153 Z7 (900-1,200)
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1080. *ITHACA CENTURY MODEL SINGLE BARREL TRAP. CAL.: 12 ga. Japanese
made with boxlock action, 34" vent rib full choke barrel with broadway
rib and two beads. The receiver, barrel lugs and about 2" over the
chamber is etched engraved in floral arabesque patterns. The wood is modestly
figured walnut with a long tapered forearm and pistol grip stocks 14-1/4"
over a decelerator pad. SN S8802684. CONDITION: Very good to excellent.
Retains most of its original finish to metal and wood. The forearm has
a repaired crack near the receiver end. Bright, shiny bore. The consignor
believes that the ejector was changed to an extractor. 4-43656 JL51 (400-600)
1081. *FRANCOTTE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Imported by Von
Lengerke & Detmold. 34" octagon to round vent rib barrel with
two ivory beads, marked with the importer's name and information on opposing
flats at the chamber end. The trim flat-sided receiver with rounded edges
has a faceted matted top with the maker's name and address on the left
side. The forearm is original and is of beavertail proportions. The stock
appears to be a replacement, with plain side panels, pistol grip and Monte
Carlo comb 14" over a decelerator pad. SN 81463. CONDITION: Very
good plus. The barrel retains about 90% strong bright original blue. The
receiver retains traces of case color in protected areas with the balance
a silver color. The forearm wood is dark and shows moderate use. The buttstock
retains 85-90% of its custom finish. The consignor believes that the ejector
was changed to an extractor. 4-43654 JL50 (700-1,000)
1082. REMINGTON MODEL 1889 DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga.
Field grade configuration with 30" steel barrels, choked Mod/Mod,
splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock 13-7/8" over the original
black composition buttplate. Unadorned case colored receiver and lockplates.
SN 218002. CONDITION: Very good. The barrels retain 93-95% original blue
with scattered light surface rust and slight thinning over the chambers.
The receiver retains about 50% good case colors, turned silver on the
front half. The lockplates and hammers retain about 80% stronger case
colors, slightly faded. The stock has a hairline back of each lockplate,
but otherwise the wood is sound and retains 90-93% original varnish with
usual use and storage marks. Bright, shiny bores. 4-43799 JL11 (400-700)
1083. *WINCHESTER MODEL 101 OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Usual configuration
with 28" vent rib barrels choked Full/Mod, with Browning-style forearm
and pistol-grip stock 14-1/4" over the original black composition
buttplate. Equipped with single selective trigger and ejectors. SN K137733.
CONDITION: Very good-plus. The barrels retain 96-97% strong original blue
with scattered light surface rust and spotting. The receiver retains 95-96%
strong bright original blue with wear mostly on the bottom. The wood is
sound and retains 95-96% original varnish. Bright, shiny bores. 4-44062
JL45 (500-800)
1084. *J. COZZENOT BOXLOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 16 ga. French-made
boxlock with 26-7/8" barrels choked Mod/Mod, with concave swamped
tapered matted rib with two beads, extractors, double triggers, double
lump with third fastener. The receiver has coarse deep engraving in arabesque
florals with silver inlays of a partridge and a quail. The wood is modestly
figured with splinter forearm and straight stock 14-1/8" over a black
composition buttplate. SN 3535. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Retaining
virtually all its restored finish to the barrels and wood. The receiver
has been polished with much of the French gray removed. Bright, shiny
bores with some light scattered pitting. 4-43152 Z8 (500-800)
1085. *J.P. SAUER & SOHN BOXLOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12
ga. Post-war configuration of 26" barrels choked Full/Full, double
triggers and extractors, the barrels with raised matted rib, double lump
and Greener crossbolt. The fences have side clips and the barrels have
European-style sling swivels. The receiver is lightly engraved with arabesque
patterns and the maker's name on each side, along with cocked indicators.
The wood is moderately figured with a long splinter forearm, the stock
with plain side panels, semi-pistol grip, small European cheek piece 13-7/8"
over a decelerator pad. SN 3993. CONDITION: Near excellent to new. Retains
virtually all the finish to metal and wood, including the brilliant case
colors on the receivers. Near excellent bright, shiny bores. 4-43155 JL20
(1,000-1,500)
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1086. BEN SHOSTLE CUSTOM LADY'S MONTANA FIGHTER. Shostle-made medium-size
bowie with 10" concave ground blade, 1-1/8" at the ricasso,
1-5/8" across the blade. This knife is beautifully engraved with
foliate arabesque patterns that extend 6-12" down both sides of the
blade, over the bolsters and bird head-shaped pommel. The left side of
the pommel has a deep relief engraved gold ram's head. The scales are
mastodon ivory. A wonderfully balanced knife. Accompanied by a Shostle
certificate of authenticity. CONDITION: Unused, unsharpened. 4-43279 JL335
(2,500-4,000)
1087. BEN SHOSTLE LARGE MEDIEVAL-STYLE DAMASCUS DAGGER. Shostle-made
with 12-3/4" damascus blade 1-9/16" at the ricasso. The damascus
pattern is centered over the diamond shape of the blade. It has a large
pillow-shaped hand guard with 2" long faceted tapered ball end quillions.
The handle is spiral fluted ivory with engraved ferrule and faceted pointed
pommel. The blade and hand guard are engraved with beautiful foliate arabesque
patterns which extend down the blade 7-5/8". Signed on the ricasso.
Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. CONDITION: Unused,
unsharpened. 4-43280 JL338 (2,500-4,000)
1088. BEN SHOSTLE CUSTOM HUNTING KNIFE. Shostle-made knife with 3-3/4"
drop point blade, 1" wide at the ricasso, with long back grind, steel
bolsters that are engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and a small,
beautifully detailed relief gold mule deer buck on the left side, and
Shostle signature on the right side. It has a tapered tang with smooth,
flat, bag-shaped very colorful California buckeye scales. Accompanied
by a Shostle certificate of authenticity indicating that it is one of
one. CONDITION: New and unused. 4-43282 JL333 (500-1,200)
1089. BEN SHOSTLE PERSIAN STYLE DAMASCUS DAGGER. Shostle-made with 12"
slightly curved double-edge blade, 1-1/16" at the ricasso and is
2" long. The hand guard is rectangular pillow shaped and has 1-1/2"
tapered faceted ball end quillons with steel ferrules and a faceted butt
cap. The ricasso, the central part of the hand guard, the ferrule and
the butt cap are all beautifully engraved with typical fine Shostle foliate
arabesque pattern engraving. Signed on the left ricasso. The handle is
spiral fluted mastodon ivory. The damascus pattern in the blade is very
fine and was forged so to follow the contour of the blade so that the
central part of the pattern is on the raised diamond edge. Accompanied
by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. CONDITION: Unused, unsharpened.
4-43281 JL336 (2,500-4,000)
1090. BEN SHOSTLE CUSTOM 16" DAGGER. Made with 9-1/2" double
edge blade, 11/16" wide at the ricasso, engraved 3-1/2" down
the blade, 1-1/4" faceted quillons, engraved round ferrule with fluted,
tapered mastodon ivory handle, faceted pommel cap. Shostle-signed and
accompanied by a certificate of authenticity indicating June 1997 as date
of manufacture and that it is one of one. CONDITION: Pristine, new, retaining
almost all its original finish. 4-43283 JL332 (2,500-4,000)
1091. RON GASTON MADE DROP POINT HUNTING KNIFE. Hollow ground 3-1/2"
blade, 1" at the ricasso, Ben Shostle engraved bolsters in foliate
arabesque patterns with a large relief gold bear's head on the left side.
Tapered tang with flat canoe-shaped smooth mastodon ivory scales. Accompanied
by its original leather sheath. CONDITION: Unused, unsharpened. Sheath
also unused. 4-43276 JL339 (500-1,200)
1092. BEN SHOSTLE MEDIEVAL-STYLE DAMASCUS DAGGER. Shostle-made double
edge dagger with 7-7/8" blade, 1-9/16" at the ricasso. Made
from coarse, heavy damascus. Each side of the blade just below the ricasso
has a deep scallop. The hand guard is steel, 1/4" thick and oval-shaped
2-1/2" long. The handle material is fluted cocobolo with twisted
gold wire in the flutes. The handle has engraved ferrules and butt cap.
Blade and hand guard are beautifully engraved with foliate arabesque patterns
that extend 5-1/8" down the blade. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate
of authenticity. CONDITION: Unused, unsharpened. 4-43277 JL337 (2,500-4,000)
1093. BEN SHOSTLE CUSTOM GENTLEMAN'S MONTANA FIGHTER. Shostle-made large
coffin handle bowie with 9-3/4" clip point blade, 1-5/8" at
the ricasso, with beautiful, very fine file work on the spine. The blade,
bolsters and pommel are all engraved in wonderful foliate arabesque patterns
with a high relief gold ram's head on the left bolster. The tang is tapered
and beautifully filed on top and bottom. The blade is signed on the left
side. The grip scales are mastodon ivory. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate
of authenticity that it is one of one. CONDITION: Unused, unsharpened.
4-43278 JL334 (2,500-4,000)
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1094. *UNMARKED EXHIBITION QUALITY SPECTACULAR OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. CAL.:
.12 ga. Fantastically decorated, probably German-made, over/under shotgun
with 29-1/2" barrels choked Full/Mod with tapered matted vent rib
and a single silver bead. The receiver is stylized scalloped boxlock with
Merkel-style scalloped fences. The entire receiver, trigger guard, opening
lever and top tang are all decorated with deep relief silver inlaid game
scenes having a cow moose and a bull moose charging a wolf in a woodland
scene on the left side, a silver running raebuck and doe in a very detailed
silver inlaid woodland scene, and a large grizzly bear in a woodland scene
in, silver, on the bottom. The trigger guard has a wonderfully detailed
silver inlaid lynx head. All of these scenes are surrounded by silver
and gold foliate and arabesque patterns. The fences, top of the receiver,
opening lever, top tang and bottom tang all have silver and gold foliate
arabesque inlays. The buttstock and forearm are fantastically carved with
deep relief arabesque patterns on the forearm and wrist. The buttstock
has deep relief carved game scenes of a bull and cow elk in a very detailed
woodland scene on the left side, and a running raebuck and doe in an equally
detailed woodland scene on the right side. Both of these vignettes are
surrounded with silver wire inlay and 23 carved mother-of-pearl foliate
inlays. The forearm also has silver wire inlay and eight foliate carved
mother-of-pearl inlays. The forearm is Merkel-style three-piece and the
gun is fitted with ejectors and double triggers, the front of which is
articulated. The stock is 14-1/4" over a checkered black composition
buttplate. The case is handmade walnut 34-1/4" long by 11" wide
by 3-3/8" deep. The entire top of the case is wonderfully hand-carved
with a 16" by 10" panel depicting three knights/warriors on
horseback carrying various weapons in an extremely detailed deep relief
woodland scene. It is surrounded by very fine deep carved foliate arabesque
patterns. Both ends of the top of the case have a myriad of silver wire
inlay and 44 foliate pattern mother-of-pearl inlays. The parameter edge
of the case is also deep carved in arabesque patterns with myriad silver
wire inlay and mother-of-pearl foliate inlays. The interior of the case
is French-fitted green felt that also contains a beautiful straight knife
with 4-5/16" curved blade with engraved panels and brass hand guard
that extends down over the spine. It has an integral cast ferrule with
raised foliate patterns and a long cast brass pommel with a bugling stag.
The handle material is walnut with finger grooves that has grapevine and
leaf silver wire inlay. It additionally has a walnut three-piece cleaning
rod that is intricately carved and has several areas of silver wire inlay.
The metal joints are all blued steel with fleurs-de-lis & diamond
pattern gold wire inlay. SN 910629. CONDITION: Appears to be new and unfired.
Retains virtually all its original beautiful finish to both wood and metal.
The case is equally new. 4-43226 JL408 (5,000-10,000)
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1095. *H&R U.S.R.A. SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOL CAL: .22. Blued finish
with 10" keyhole barrel, modified patridge front sight with fully
adjustable rear sight and oversized checkered one-piece target grip. SN
1743 CONDITION: Very good. Retains 92-93% bright, original blue with only
muzzle and edge wear and scattered, very fine pinpoints of surface rust.
Good grips with four tiny, filled holes in the bottom. Bright, shiny bore.
4-43380 JL166 (400-700)
1096. *MAUSER RED 9 BROOM HANDLE PISTOL. CAL.: 9mm. Blued finish with
4" barrel that has been shortened with the muzzle end and front sight
relocated. The left side of the chamber area stamped "1920."
The adjustable rear sight has been removed and a fixed sight installed.
The grips are serrated wood with a large red "9" on each side.
There is a lanyard ring in the butt. SN 15797. CONDITION: Good, as noted.
All visible numbers are matching. Retains most of an old refinish over
some light pitting on the front sight. Strong, dark bore. Very good grips.
4-43378 JL190 (250-400)
1097. *cyq P38 MILITARY PISTOL CAL: 9mm. Usual P38 configuration, 4 7/8"
barrel, blue finish with brown composition grips. SN 3184m CONDITION:
Very good plus. Retains 95-97% original finish overall. All matching numbers
with matching "88" proofed magazine. The grips are sound with
a "W" scratched on each side. 4-43382 JL165 (400-600)
1098. *MANNLICHER MODEL 1905 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. SN 3377, all matching.
7.65mm. 6-1/4" barrel. The crest has been ground from the right side
of the frame. CONDITION: Retains about half of the re-blue, with moderate
to heavy pitting in spots Several dents on both sides of the grips. The
bore is poor. The action is very stiff. 4-43372 FS196 (200-500)
1099. *SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL CAL: .45ACP Standard 1911
with Springfield markings, flaming bomb proofs and a spread-winged eagle
on the right side of the slide and large diamond wood grips with a swastika
carved on the right side. The magazine is a WWII replacement. SN 118905
CONDITION: Very good. Retains 85-90% dull, original blue with muzzle and
edge wear. Grips have been sanded down but still retain the outline of
the pattern. Strong, bright bore, frosty in the grooves. 4-43374 JL185
(1,000-1,500)
1100. *ENGRAVED COLT PRE-WAR WOODSMAN CAL: .22LR. Blued finish with 6
5/8" barrel and adjustable front and rear sights. Full coverage foliate
arabesque engraving with stippled background. Fitted with oak leaf and
acorn pattern white Franzite grips. SN 121694 CONDITION: Near excellent.
Retains about all its custom blued finish, probably unfired since engraving.
Bright, shiny bore. 4-43376 JL184 (400-600)
1101. *COLT MODEL 1908 NYPD SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.: .380ACP. Blued
finish with 3-3/4" barrel, fixed sights, and Colt-eye black hard
rubber grips. The right side of the frame is marked "P.D.N.Y. No.
436." Accompanied by a letter dated August 6, 1980, from a Mr. Alfred
J. Young, who was at that time the curator of the NYPD museum, and a detective
in the NYPD. Mr. Young states that these pistols were purchased in November
1913 and that they were marked at the factory. He further states that
they were purchased for the detective division and that they quit carrying
them prior to WWI, due to numerous accidental discharges and malfunctions.
SN 16683. CONDITION: About good. Retains about 75% original thinning blue,
mixed with light patina. The grips are sound and show heavy wear on the
right side. Bright, shiny bore. 4-44112 JL388 (400-750)
1102. *WALTHER MODEL TP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.: .25ACP. Blued finish
with anodized alloy frame with two-piece wrap-around black composition
grips that has a blue enameled logo medallion on the left side. Accompanied
by its original brown two-piece wood grain box with owner's manual and
spare finger rest magazine. SN 003558. CONDITION: Appears to be new in
the box. Retaining virtually all its original finish. The box is also
about new. 4-44113 JL399 (300-500)
1103. *WALTHER MODEL PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.: .32 ACP. Blued
finish 3-1/4" barrel with brown composition two-piece wrap-around
grips with brown base finger rest magazine. Accompanied by its original
brown alligator pattern two-piece box containing the owner's manual and
a spare flat base magazine. SN 202783. CONDITION: Appears to be new in
the box. The box is slightly tattered, but intact. 4-44114 JL400 (400-750)
1104. *HI STANDARD OLYMPIC CITATION MODEL 102 TARGET PISTOL CAL: .22
short. Blued finish with 8" Buck Rogers barrel with muzzle brake
and weights, fitted with a pair of Herrett thumb rest target grips. SN
819265 CONDITION: Very good. Matching numbers. The barrel and slide retain
95-97% bright, original blue with only light edge wear. The muzzle break
retains about 50% original blue and the frame 50-60% thin blue. The grips
are near new. Bright, shiny bore. 4-43379 JL167 (400-700)
1105. *LAR GRIZZLY MAG MARK I SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. CAL: 45 Win. Mag. 1911A1,
configuration with 6 1/2" barrel, black slide with Millett adjustable
sights, stainless or electroless nickel frame with Grizzly marked rubber
grips and rubber coated mainspring house. Accompanied by its original
styrofoam and cardboard box, owners manual and one magazine. SN A005328.
CONDITION: Appears to be new in the box, retaining all its original finish.
Box is very good. 4-43636 JL447 (750-1,000)
1106. *SMITH & WESSON MODEL 940-1 ANDY CANNON CUSTOM DA REVOLVER.
CAL.: 9mm. Stainless and alloy with custom matte finish, bright around
the barrel markings and a 1/2" strip around the rear of the cylinder.
The cylinder latch is contoured and checkered and there is a bright tree
and mountains on the sideplate and a bright triangle on the rear of the
frame. "Tree" is the consignor's nickname. The trigger is polished
bright and it has finger rest smooth wood grips with a silver concho inlaid
on the right side with buffalo skull decoration. The back of the cylinder
is stamped "TREE 97." Accompanied by six full moon speed loaders
and the original order for the revolver from Andy Cannon, which cost $860.00.
Also included is a handwritten letter to the consignor from Mr. Cannon,
and the test target signed by Mr. Cannon. SN CBU786. CONDITION: As new,
shows little or no use. 4-43239 JL405 (750-1,000)
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1107. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 29-3 SILHOUETTE
GUN. CAL.: .44 Mag. Nickel finish with 10-5/8" barrel, having a 4-position
adjustable front sight and adjustable rear sight with checkered Goncalvo
Alves grips. Covered with about 60% foliate arabesque pattern fine Shostle
engraving. Signed on the left side of the ejector shroud. Accompanied
by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN AZE5328. CONDITION: Unfired
since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding.
Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43257 JL370 (2,000-3,500)
1108. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT PYTHON WHITETAILER DA REVOLVER. CAL.:
.357 Mag. Nickel finish with 8" vent rib barrel with original 1-1/2
- 4X scope attached and custom finger groove two-piece grips. Engraved
with about 90% foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving, signed on
the left side of the frame. Accompanied by a walnut display box with wine
colored velvet lining. Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 2595CK.
CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The
grips are outstanding. Bright, shiny bore. The box is fine. 4-43246 JL372
(2,000-3,500)
1109. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT DIAMONDBACK REVOLVER. CAL.: .22. Nickel
finish with 4" vent rib barrel, adjustable sights and two-piece extended
real pearl grips. It is covered with about 90-95% deep relief foliate
arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. SN D39202. CONDITION: Unfired since
engraving, retains all its custom finish. Pristine grips. Bright, shiny
bore. 4-43274 JL379 (2,000-3,500)
1110. *ALVIN WHITE ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 19-4 DA REVOLVER.
CAL.: .357 Mag. Nickel and gold finish with 4" barrel, adjustable
rear sight and original oversized checkered grips. Beautifully engraved
by A. A. White with about 50% coverage foliate arabesque engraving with
punch dot background. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson mahogany display
case with deteriorated foam lining. SN 51K4037. CONDITION: Unfired since
engraving, retaining about all of its custom finish. The grips have dull
finish from handling. Bright, shiny bore. The box is good, interior bad.
4-43237 JL374 (750-1,250)
1111. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED 1917 ARTILLERY LUGER. CAL.: 9mm. Nickel finish
with 8" barrel, fine-tune rear sight with stag grips and a matching
number aluminum base magazine. Deep relief engraved with about 85% coverage
foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Signed on the bottom of the
barrel. Accompanied by a walnut display box with wine colored velvet lining
and a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 5323e. CONDITION: Unfired
since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding.
Bright, shiny bore. The box is fine. 4-43253 JL371 (3,000-5,000)
1112. *ENGRAVED ASTRA VEST POCKET SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.: .25ACP.
Silver-plated finish with 2" barrel with full coverage foliate arabesque
pattern engraving on the slide and about 50% on the frame with synthetic
pearl grips. SN 890959. This neat little pistol was given to the consignor's
lady friend by a lawyer in Montana who received it as a gift from an ambassador's
wife. CONDITION: Very good. Retains 95-97% silver finish with the grip
safety covered with fine pinheads of surface rust. Bright, shiny bore.
Very good grips. 4-43220 JL378 (300-400)
1113. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL WOODSMAN MATCH TARGET. CAL.:
.22LR. Nickel finish with 6" slab side barrel, adjustable sights
with original Colt wood thumbrest grips. It is covered with about 80%
relief foliate arabesque Shostle engraving, signed on the right side of
the frame. Accompanied by its original Styrofoam-lined, one-piece, wood
grain box and a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 089235-S. CONDITION:
Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are
outstanding. Bright, shiny bore. The box is good. 4-43273 JL373 (1,750-3,000)
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1114. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED 1937, S/42 LUGER. CAL.: 9mm. Nickel finish
with 4" barrel, with about 95% coverage very deep relief foliate
arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Signed on the bottom of the barrel
and fitted with stag grips and matching numbered wood base magazine. Accompanied
by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 5856v. CONDITION: Unfired
since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding,
strong frosted bore. 4-43244 JL347 (2,500-4,000)
1115. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED WALTHER PP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.: .32
ACP. Nickel finish with 3-3/4" barrel, 90% coverage beautiful deep
relief foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Signed below the serial
number and fitted with smooth, real pearl grips. Accompanied by an original
blue leatherette-covered red velvet-lined Walther case and a Shostle certificate
of authenticity. SN 10962P. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining
all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding with a brilliant, shiny
bore. Case is very good. 4-43259 JL345 (2,000-3,500)
1116. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT DETECTIVE SPECIAL REVOLVER. CAL.: .38
Spcl. Nickel plated with 2" barrel and smooth extended real pearl
grips. Covered with about 70% foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving,
signed on the right side of the frame. The grip frame, to accommodate
the longer grips, has been extended with an ivory block. Accompanied by
a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN B40793. CONDITION: Unfired since
engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding.
Bright, shiny bore. 4-43275 JL369 (800-1,500)
1117. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL WOODMAN MATCH TARGET. CAL.:
.22LR. Blued finish with 6" slab side barrel, adjustable sights,
and original Colt wood thumb rest grips. The top of the barrel and the
top of the slide are satin finish, while the bottom areas are polished
bright. The sides of the barrel and frame are engraved with complete coverage
fine foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Accompanied by a Shostle
certificate of authenticity. SN 176027-S. CONDITION: Wonderful, retains
all of its custom dark blue finish. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43251 JL366
(2,000-3,500)
1118. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED DESERT EAGLE SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.:
.50AE. Nickel finish 6-3/8" barrel with integral rib for scope mount
and fixed sights. The grips are two-piece light rosewood with laser cut
eagle. The pistol has about 80% coverage deep relief foliate arabesque
pattern Shostle engraving and has 9/16" long very finely detailed
eagle's head on top rear of the slide. Signed on the bottom of the frame.
Accompanied by its original box and a box of 10 rounds of original ammo.
Also accompanied by and a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 95876.
CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The
grips are outstanding. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43272 JL356 (2,000-3,500)
1119. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT 1903 HAMMER POCKET PISTOL. CAL.: .38ACP.
Blued finish with 4-3/8" barrel, spectacularly engraved by Shostle
in very deep relief foliate arabesque patterns over the entire slide and
sides of the frame. The engraved panels on the sides of the slide and
sides of the frame all have border gold wire inlay. The backstrap is inlaid
with gold wire in stylized patterns. The grips are scrimshawed mastodon
ivory by his daughter, Benita Shostle Bonshire, with a Victorian lady
on each side in beautiful detail. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate
of authenticity. SN 38410. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining
all its custom finish. Strong, bright bore, dark in the grooves. 4-43250
JL341(3,500-5,000)
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1120. *AUSTRIAN MADE OVER/UNDER COMBINATION GUN. CAL.: 16 ga./222. Double
scalloped boxlock configuration with 23-3/4" barrels, matted rib,
pedestal front sight, fixed rear sight, double extensions for Greener
crossbolt with extractors and double triggers, the right one single set.
The rib has been drilled and tapped for a Redfield base and rings, which
contains a Lyman Alaskan scope. The receiver is coin finish and game scene
engraved with turkeys on the left and pheasants on the right, and a small
building scene engraved on the trigger bow with the word "Flaig's"
above it. The wood is modestly figured stained dark with engraved coin
finish grip cap and sling swivel, splinter forearm, pistol-grip stock
European cheek piece 14-1/8: over a black composition buttplate. SN 5735.
CONDITION: Near excellent. Retains virtually all its original finish to
metal and wood. 4-43165 Z9 (1,500-2,500)
1121. *PHILIPP REEB DOUBLE RIFLE. CAL.: 8x57 Rimless. Beautiful high
grade best quality boxlock double rifle with 23-3/8" barrels, wide
raised matted rib, pedestal front sight, fixed rear sight, with claw mounts
containing a Hensold 4x32 scope, dolls head extension with greener crossbolt
and double lump. The double scalloped boxlock receiver is heavily reinforced
around the scalloped fences and along the sides of the receiver and is
game scene engraved with two hounds on the left side, two boars on the
right side, and a bugling stag on the floorplate. The balance of the receiver
and 4-1/2" of the barrels over the chamber areas and 1-1/2"
on each side of the muzzle, are engraved with fine arabesque and floral
patterns. Extractors and double set triggers, horn trigger guard. The
wood is beautifully figured shell grain walnut with a horn tipped splinter
forearm and pistol grip stock, with cheek piece 14" over a checkered
horn buttplate. The stock has plain side panels with a black diamond inlay
on each side. The pistol grip is large and bag shaped with full coverage
checkering. The stock also has a toe trap for four cartridges, and is
engraved with a standing raebuck. It also has a silver shield initial
plate and sling swivels. SN 3561. CONDITION: Near excellent, the barrels
retaining most of their original strong blue finish, the receiver with
traces of case colors, the balance turned silver. The wood is sound and
retains most of its original oil finish, with a small chip out of the
left edge of the forearm. Bright, shiny bores and crisp optics. 4-44162
JL57 (5,000-7,500)
1122. JOSEPH HARKOM & SON UNDER LEVER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE. CAL.:
.450 BPE. Spectacular double rifle with 26" damascus barrels, Henry
rifling, raised matted rib with silver bead front sight and four-leaf
engraved platinum-line express sight, graduated 100 to 400 yards, double
lump. The tiny rounded action and back action locks are beautifully engraved
with very fine arabesque patterns over about 50% of the surface. The fences
are double scalloped and are also lightly engraved. The hammers are beautiful
serpentine-shaped with long checkered spurs. The wood is spectacular burled
English walnut with a splinter forearm, having a long metal tip, a delicate
pistol-grip stock with shallow shadow cheek piece 14-1/2" over a
checkered steel buttplate. The steel grip cap and buttplate tang also
engraved. The stock has a gold initial plate and sling eye in the belly.
SN 1405. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. The barrels retain about 95%
brown damascus pattern. The receiver and lockplates, under a coating of
old dark oil, appear to retain generous amounts of original case coloring,
only cleaning will tell. The wood is sound and retains most of its original
bright finish, with only very minor handling and use marks. The forearm
is missing a small splinter on the right edge. Bright, shiny bores. 4-44163
JL59 (3,000-5,000)
1123. *FRANZ SODIA OVER/UNDER COMBINATION GUN. CAL.: 20 ga./7x65R. Beautiful
sidelock Ferlach action with 25-1/2" barrels matted rib, pedestal
front sight, folding rear sight with claw mounts containing Ziess 1.5-6x
scope. The barrels have double extensions for Greener crossbolt and double
lump, with extractors and double triggers, the right one is single set.
The receiver and lockplates are coin finished with beautiful game scene
engraving depicting a stag with four hinds on the left side, and a raebuck
and four does on the right side, with an auerhaun on the floorplate. The
receiver is dated 1967. The wood is nicely figured with tiger striping
throughout the stock, splinter forearm with pistol-grip cheek piece stock
14-1/4" over a black composition buttplate. SN 14764. CONDITION:
Near excellent. Appears to have seen little or no use, with only minor
evidence of ever having been fired. The barrels retain 98-99% strong original
blue and the receiver about all its original coin finish. The engraved
grip cap and stock swivel have been slightly rusted from storage in the
leather case. The wood is sound and retains about all its original finish
with only minor handling and use marks. Excellent bright optics. 4-43166
JL25 (3,000-5,000)
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1124. *RUSSIAN SAIGA SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Matte black finish
with 23" barrel, synthetic stock and forearm built on an AK-style
action for detachable magazines. Accompanying this shotgun are four 4-shot
magazines. SN 1424519. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retaining virtually
all its original finish, possibly unfired. Fine home defense shotgun.
4-44100 JL80 (400-700)
1125. *BENELLI M-1 SUPER-90 SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN CAL: .12ga. Black finish
with 19" barrel, rifle sights, extended magazine, synthetic forearm
and synthetic pistol grip stock. Imported by Heckler & Koch. Accompanied
by its original hinged lid cardboard box. SN M220816 CONDITION: As new.
Appears to have been used very little. Retains virtually all its matte
finish. 4-44117 JL331 (500-1,000)
1126. *COLT AR-15 A2 SPORTER II SEMI-AUTO RIFLE. CAL.: .223. Pre-ban
M16 look-alike with flash hider and bayonet lug, synthetic stock, forearm
and pistol grip and black canvas sling. Accompanied by an original Colt
3x scope and five 30-round surplus magazines. SN SP301976. CONDITION:
Near new, retaining virtually all its original finish, with sharp, bright
optics. Magazines are good. 4-44099 Z37 (800-1,400)
1127. *COLT CAR-15 SEMI AUTO MILITARY LOOK ALIKE CAL: .223. Standard,
pre-ban Car-15 with 18" barrel, adjustable sights, with its original
birdcage flash hider and bayonet lug with collapsible stock and one original
Colt 20 round magazine. SN SP141169 CONDITION: As new. Retains virtually
all its original finish with minor handling and storage marks. This is
a correct and original Car-15. 4-44120 JL330 (800-1,200)
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1128. *SMITH & WESSON MODEL 6906 STAINLESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.
CAL.: 9mm. Compact pistol with 3-1/2" barrel, 3-dot sights and wrap-around
synthetic grips. Accompanied by its original box, papers, tools and two
12-round magazines. SN DVL0038. CONDITION: New in the box. The box is
as new. 4-43878 JL247 (400-700)
1129. *SMITH & WESSON MODEL 4516 STAINLESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.
CAL.: .45ACP. Compact version with 3-dot sights and wrap-around synthetic
grip. Accompanied by its original box, papers and two magazines. SN TCP0038.
CONDITION: New in the box, unfired. The box is as new with a label on
the top. 4-43873 JL244 (500-1,000)
1130. *SMITH & WESSON MODEL 745 IPSC COMMEMORATIVE SEMI-AUTOMATIC
PISTOL. CAL.: .45ACP. Stainless frame, blued slide, checkered wood grips,
marked on the right side with the IPSC Shield and "10th Anniversary
/ 1976-1986." Accompanied by its original box, papers, tools and
two magazines. SN DVC0038. CONDITION: New in the box, unfired. The box
is as new. 4-43880 JL245 (500-1,000)
1131. *SMITH & WESSON MODEL 645 STAINLESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.
CAL.: .45ACP. Full-size pistol with 5" barrel, red ramp & white
outline sights and black plastic grip panels. Accompanied by its original
box, papers, tools and two 8-round magazines. SN TAK0038. CONDITION: New
in the box. The box is as new. 4-43872 JL256 (500-1,000)
1132. *SMITH & WESSON MODEL 4506 STAINLESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.
CAL.: .45ACP. Standard 4506 with 3-dot sights and wrap-around synthetic
grip. Accompanied by its original box, papers and two magazines. SN DVM0038.
CONDITION: New in the box, unfired. The box is as new. 4-43874 JL243 (500-1,000)
1133. *SMITH & WESSON MODEL 469 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.: 9mm.
Blued finish, 3-1/2" barrel with early two-piece synthetic grip panels.
Accompanied by its original box, papers, tools and two-high capacity magazines.
SN A840038 CONDITION: New in the box. The box is as new. 4-43877 JL249
(400-700)
1134. *SMITH & WESSON MODEL SW380 SIGMA SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.:
.380ACP. Black finish, steel slide, polymer frame. Accompanied by its
original plastic box, papers, pin punch, one 6-round magazine and magazine
loader. SN BAZ0038 CONDITION: New in the box. The box is as new. 4-43887
JL251 (250-600)
1135. *SMITH & WESSON MODEL 3914 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.: 9mm.
Blued finish, 3-1/2" barrel, 3-dot sights, wrap-around synthetic
grips. Accompanied by its original box, papers, tools and two 8-round
magazines. SN TDF0038. CONDITION: New in the box. The box is as new. 4-43876
JL248 (400-700)
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1136. *SMITH & WESSON MODEL 25-3 125TH ANNIVERSARY. CAL.: .45 Colt.
High luster blue finish with 6-3/8" barrel, red ramp & white
outline sights, target trigger and hammer with smooth magnum, medallion
Goncalvo Alves grips. The left side of the barrel marked with the caliber
and the right side with "SMITH & WESSON / 125th ANNIVERSARY,"
the sideplate is etch engraved with the 125th Anniversary logo. Accompanied
by its original wood display box, 125 Years with Smith & Wesson book,
dated 1977, all the original cardboard boxes and shipping sleeve. Also
accompanied by a large 3-ring binder filled with correspondence between
Smith & Wesson and various contractors regarding parts for this commemorative.
SN S&W0038. CONDITION: New in the box. Retaining all its original
finish with only a faint cylinder line. 4-43884 Z83 (1,000-1,500)
1137. *SMITH & WESSON MODEL 19-3 TEXAS RANGER COMMEMORATIVE WITH
KNIFE. CAL.: .357 Mag. Standard Model 19, blued finish with 4" barrel,
red ramp & white outline sights, smooth target trigger & target
hammer, and smooth Texas Star, medallion, Goncalvo Alves grips. The right
side of the barrel is marked "TEXAS RANGERS" and the caliber.
The sideplate is etch engraved with the seal of the State of Texas and
the dates "1823" and "1973." It is accompanied by
a Smith & Wesson knife with 5-3/4" clip point blade, laminated
handle with Texas medallion in the grip, and "TEXAS RANGERS 1823-1973"
on the blade, numbered to the revolver, and with its original leather
sheath. Also accompanied by its original wood, velvet-lined display box,
all the components are in their original boxes in the shipping sleeve.
SN TR38. CONDITION: As issued, new in the box. Retaining all its original
finish to metal and wood. The presentation box is also new. 4-43885 Z82
(900-1,500)
1138. *SMITH & WESSON MODEL 586 DA REVOLVER. CAL.: .357 Mag. Blued
finish, 6" full lug barrel, red ramp & white outline sights,
checkered medallion magnum grips, smooth trigger. Accompanied by its original
box, papers and tools. SN AAA0038. CONDITION: New in the box, with only
a faint cylinder line. The box is as new. 4-43875 JL246 (400-700)
1139. *SMITH & WESSON MODEL 24-3 DA REVOLVER. CAL.: .44 Spcl. Blued
finish, 6-1/2" barrel patridge front sight, adjustable rear sight,
target trigger & hammer, and checkered medallion magnum grips. Accompanied
by its original two-piece Bangor Punta box, papers and tools. SN ABZ0038.
CONDITION: New in the box. The box is as new. 4-43883 JL252 (350-700)
1140. *SMITH & WESSON MODEL SW9M SIGMA SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.:
9mm. Black finish, steel slide, polymer frame. Accompanied by its original
plastic box, papers, pin punch, one 7-round magazine and magazine loader.
SN BZK0038 CONDITION: New in the box. The box is as new. 4-43888 JL250
(350-600)
1141. *SMITH & WESSON MODEL 5906 STAINLESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.
CAL: 9mm. Full-size pistol with 4" barrel, 3-dot sights and wrap-around
synthetic grips. Accompanied by its original box, papers, tools and two
14-round magazines. SN DVK0038. CONDITION: New in the box. The box is
as new. 4-43879 JL255 (500-2,000)
1142. *SMITH & WESSON MODEL 640-1 STAINLESS REVOLVER. CAL.: .357
Mag. Compact 5-shot revolver with 2-1/4" barrel and concealed hammer
and black rubber grips. Accompanied by its original plastic box and papers.
SN CNT0038. CONDITION: New in the box. The box is as new. 4-43889 JL253
(350-700)
1143. *SMITH & WESSON MODEL SW40F SIGMA SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.:
.40S&W. Black finish, steel slide, polymer grip frame and 3-dot sights.
Accompanied by its original plastic box, papers and two 14-round magazines.
SN SGM0038. CONDITION: New in the box. The box is as new. 4-43886 JL254
(400-700)
1144. *SMITH & WESSON MODEL 27-3 50th ANNIVERSARY MAGNUM. CAL.: .357
Mag. Blued finish with 5" barrel, matted top frame, adjustable sights,
target trigger and hammer with smooth, medallion Goncalvo Alves grips.
The right side of the barrel is engraved with the dates "1935"
& "1985" surrounding "50th Anniversary / S&W .357
Magnum." The sideplate is engraved "The first magnum April 8,
1935." Accompanied its original display box, cardboard box and shipping
box. SN REG0038. CONDITION: New in the box, with only a faint cylinder
line. 4-43871 Z84 (800-1,400)
1145. SMITH & WESSON ELMER KEITH COMMEMORATIVE. CAL.: 44 Mag. Blued
finish with 4" barrel red ramp & white outline sights with numerous
gold wash decorations on the frame, cylinder and barrel. The grips are
smooth silver medallion ivory. Accompanied by its original display case
and boxes, and its original shipping carton. SN EMK0038. CONDITION: New,
unfired, with only the hint of a drag line. All the boxes are crisp. 4-43882
JL240 (800-1,200)
1146. *SMITH & WESSON MODEL 422 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.: .22LR.
Blued finish with 6" barrel, adjustable sights and two-piece checkered
walnut grips. Accompanied by its original box, papers, tools, one 10-round
magazine, a bottle of Remington oil and a box of Remington ammunition.
This was one of the approximately 1,000 promotional sets run by Smith
& Wesson to introduce the model. SN TAP0038. CONDITION: New in the
box. The box is as new. 4-423881 JL257 (300-500)
1147. *SMITH & WESSON 3RD MODEL HAND EJECTOR. CAL.: .38 Spcl. Standard
M&P revolver with 4" barrel, integral half-moon front sight with
magna-style checkered ivory grips. The crane, ejector rod, trigger, hammer,
cylinder latch and frame screws are all nickeled. Accompanied by 8 pages
of correspondence between a customer and the Smith & Wesson factory,
including a factory letter dated Sept. 18, 2000, indicating that this
revolver was shipped Feb. 4, 1915 to the U.S. Department of Justice and
that it was blued with checkered walnut grips. SN 211053. CONDITION: Very
good. Retains about all of a fine professional deep blue refinish with
some scratches on the left side of the frame. The grips are a creamy yellow
and without blemish. Bright, shiny bore with some surface discoloration.
4-43346 Z80 (250-500)
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1148. *ROBERT SCHULER BOXLOCK DRILLING CAL: 16x16/.22. Nice drilling
with 27 1/2" barrel cluster, the rifle barrel has a .22 cal insert
permanently installed with professionally made double extractors. Homemade
tortoise shell front sight and folding rear sight. The receiver has one
large scallop on the rear edge and is full coverage engraved with game
scenes of Raebuck on the left and a running stag on the right. The balance
of the receiver, lever and top tang are covered with leaf and vine patterns.
The receiver has assisted opening. The trigger bow has a flying duck and
identical engraving patterns. The fences are scalloped and the engraving
extends about 1/2" over the chambers. The wood is moderately figured
European walnut with splinter forearm and checkered wrist with a 5/16"
extension added to the butt to make it 14 3/8" over a serrated horn
buttplate. The stock and barrels have sling studs. The receiver has double
triggers, the right one being set and a Greener-style safety is on the
left sideplate. SN 3891 CONDITION: The barrels retain most of a thin refinish
with scattered moderate pitting and a couple of small dings. The receiver
is a silver metal color, as is the trigger guard. The wood is sound and
retains most of its professionally restored finish. The wrist has a screw
just behind the sidepanels. Bright, shiny bores. 4-43206 JL308 (1,000-1,500)
1149. T. BARKER HAMMER CAPE GUN. CAL.: .38-55x12 ga. Top-lever action
with 30" barrels, wide raised matted rib with ivory bead hunting
front sight and folding rear sight, dolls head extension with single lump.
The rounded action is unadorned, as are the back action locks. The wood
is modestly figured walnut with splinter forearm and round knob semi-pistol
grip buttstock 14-1/8" over a serrated steel buttplate. SN 2739.
CONDITION: Very good. The barrels retain 85-90% thinning original blue,
the receiver is a mottled silver gray color. The wood is sound and retains
most of a light refinishing. Strong, bright bore, slightly dark in the
rifle grooves with scattered surface discolorations in the shotgun bore.
4-44164 JL58 (1,500-2,500)
1150. *J.P. SAUER & SON SIDELOCK DRILLING CAL: 16x16/8x57JR. Top
lever drilling with 25 1/4" barrel cluster, caterpillar front sight
and articulated folding 100 meter rear sight that erects itself when the
rifle barrel is cocked with the side lever. Rib has factory-installed
claw mount bases, unfortunately the scope is missing, and is marked between
the bases with the caliber. The receiver and lockplates are case colored
with cocked indicators, & the company name and address and have light
patterns of foliate arabesque engraving. The receiver has side clips and
two triggers, the right one is set. The wood is light tiger striped European
walnut with splinter forearm, semi pistol grip stock a small European
cheekpiece and is 14 9/16" over a red Pachmayr waffle pad. SN 273956
CONDITION: Very good. The barrels retain 96-97% strong, bright, original
blue. The receiver and lockplates retain 85-90% case colors, strong and
bright on the lockplates and sheltered areas of the receiver with the
exposed areas thinning to a silver-brown. The wood is sound and retains
most of a thin applied finish showing moderate to heavy wear to the checkering.
Bright, shiny shotgun bores. The rifle bore is strong, slightly frosted
in the grooves. 4-43207 JL307 (1,200-1,800)
1151. CHARLES DALY HAMMER DRILLING. CAL.: 12x12/93x72. Usual configuration
with 28" barrels, folding rear sight, dolls head barrel extension,
side lever with back action locks. The barrels are marked "J.P. Sauer
& Son," while the lockplates are marked "Charles Daly."
It is fitted with a splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock 14-1/4"
over a pressed horn buttplate. There is a folding peep sight in the top
tang. SN 125792. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retains virtually of a professionally
restored finish to both wood and metal, with the receiver and lockplates
having been blued. Near excellent bright, shiny bores. 4-43167 JL17 (800-1,200)
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1152. *CUSTOM BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. CAL.: 257 Roberts. Very nice
custom sporting rifle with 24" tapered octagon barrel, with full
matted rib and pedestal front sight, mounted in an FN commercial action.
The receiver is mounted with a Redfield base and rings containing a Tasco
Euro-class 3-12x52 scope. The stock is moderately figured walnut with
exotic wood forend tip and grip cap. The grip cap has a silver oval inlay
engraved with a tiny running deer, the name "D. Eney/1960,"
with a high roll over cheek piece, 12-1/2" over a Niedner buttplate.
SN C4746. CONDITION: About excellent. Retains virtually all its original
custom finish to both metal and wood. The scope has several mars in the
tube finish, sharp optics. Bright, shiny bore. 4-43648 JL101 (400-600)
1153. *CUSTOM HEAVY BARREL TARGET/VARMINT RIFLE. CAL.: 25-06. Built on
a post-64 Winchester action with 23-1/2" heavy #8 Douglas barrel
marked "Vaughn Cail" (a Maine rifle maker), canjar set trigger
and original Winchester pressed, checkered stock with cheek piece, 13-5/8"
over a custom black composition buttplate. Fitted with sling swivels and
a thin leather sling. The receiver is mounted with Weaver bases and rings,
containing a Redfield 6-18x scope with adjustable objective. SN G975678.
CONDITION: About excellent. Retaining about all the custom finish to the
barrel, about all the original finish to the receiver and stock, showing
wear to the bolt body. Bright, shiny bore, crisp optics. 4-44064 JL103
(300-500)
1154. *CUSTOM REMINGTON 700 BOLT ACTION RIFE. CAL.: 22-250. Beautiful
lightweight sporting rifle with custom 24" tapered lightweight round
barrel, standard Remington 700 action, mounted with a Weatherby Supreme
3-9x scope, all mounted in a custom, modestly figured, half stock with
black forend tip, capped pistol grip and Neidner checkered buttplate,
with sling swivels. SN A6548308. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retaining
virtually all its custom finish to both metal and wood. Crisp optics.
4-43637 JL97 (800-1,200)
1155. *CUSTOM SPRINGFIELD BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE CAL: .30-06. Unknown
maker, 24" tapered round barrel with sleeve front sight and Lyman
barrel sight base with a folding 6A sight in the dovetail. The receiver
is mounted with Redfield Jr. base and rings containing a Bushnell Scopechief
4-12x scope with adjustable objective. Fajen-style one-piece stock with
lightly figured Monte Carlo cheekpiece 13" over a Remington buttplate.
Grip cap is missing as are the sling swivels. SN 396273 CONDITION: Very
good. The metal retains most of its shiny, bright, custom blue and the
stock about all of its custom wood finish with light nicks, scratches
and storage marks. Bright, shiny bore and sharp optics. 4-43936 JL311
(250-500)
1156. *SAKO RIIHIMAKI BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. CAL.: .222. Standard
half-stock sporter with 24" tapered round barrel, ramp front sight,
with dovetailed receiver with original Sako, medium, one-piece rings containing
a Lyman All-American 6x scope. The stock is light colored European walnut
with checkered forearm and pistol grip with Sako logo black composition
buttplate. It has factory sling swivels with a basket weave leather sling.
The magazine appears to have an extended body and probably holds 8-10
rounds. SN 19948. CONDITION: About good. Retains 60-70% strong original
blue with heavy rust pitting on both sides of the barrel forward of the
stock. The stock is sound and retains about 90% original varnish. The
scope is worn but has clear optics. Bright, shiny bore. 4-43802 JL236
(300-500)
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1157. *WINCHESTER MODEL 54 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. CAL.: .30-06. Standard
grade sporting rifle with 24" tapered round barrel, one-piece walnut
stock with serrated steel buttplate and after-market sling swivels. The
receiver is mounted with a Lyman 48 sight that has had the slide and adjusting
screw cut. The rear sight has been replaced with a blank. SN 13398. CONDITION:
Very good. The barrel retains 94-96% original blue, thin over the chamber
area. The receiver retains most of its original finish and both bridges
have been drilled and tapped. The stock has a hairline back of the top
tang, otherwise is sound, with most of its finish having been removed.
Bright, shiny bore. 4-44172 JL65 (400-700)
1158. *REMINGTON MODEL 30S SPORTING RIFLE. CAL.: .30-06. Fine early sporting
rifle with 24" tapered round barrel, sleeve front sight and Lyman
48 receiver sight. No provision for a rear barrel sight. It is mounted
in a modestly figured one-piece walnut stock, with checkered forearm and
capped pistol grip stock, having a checkered logo steel buttplate and
deluxe Winchester-style sling swivels. SN 22802. CONDITION: Near excellent.
Retains 96-98% original blue on all the metal, showing slight wear on
the front sight band. The stock has a tiny nick and short hairline at
the foreend tip, otherwise is sound and retains about all of its original
bright varnish, with three small bruises by the trigger. Bright, shiny
bore. 4-44171 JL66 (600-900)
1159. *J.P. SAUER ENGRAVED SPORTING RIFLE. CAL.: .7x57. Built on a 98
action, this beautiful rifle has 24" tapered round barrel with integral
matted rib, caterpillar front sight, two-leaf express sight, one standing,
one folding. The receiver, floorplate and trigger guard are beautifully
engraved with oak leaf, acorn and vine patterns with coin finish, the
muzzle has about 2" of identical engraving. The bolt handle has been
bent down and the safety remains original. The rifle is mounted in a custom
light colored walnut stock, with single wedge and crossbolt, checkered
pistol grip with cheek piece and carved checkered horn buttplate. It is
fitted with double triggers and sling swivels. SN 04989. CONDITION: Near
excellent. The barrel retains 97-98% blue that is covered with heavy coating
of old dried oil. The receiver, trigger guard and floorplate retain most
of their original finish under a coating of old dried oil. The wood is
sound and retains most of its custom finish. Bright, shiny bore. 4-44174
JL68 (900-1,200)
1160. UNMARKED MODEL 88 SPORTING RIFLE. CAL.: 8x57J. Early sporting rifle
with 23" tapered octagon barrel, ramp front sight, two-leaf express
sight, one standing, one folding, casehardened receiver with claw mounts,
the scope is missing. The spoon handle bolt and striker guide are checkered.
The one-piece stock has schnable tip forearm single wedge with engraved
crossbolt, side panels, with round knob, semi-pistol grip stock, small
cheek piece, checkered steel buttplate and sling swivels. Originally equipped
with double set triggers, the rear one is now missing. This rifle is a
little unusual in that the 88-style magazine box has been removed and
a blind magazine installed. It appears to hold three rounds. SN 211. CONDITION:
Very good. The barrel retains 90-92% dull original blue, the receiver
and bolt body are silver metal color, the trigger guard has 20% case colors
in sheltered areas, with the balance silver. The stock is sound and retains
85-90% original varnish, with various light nicks and scratches. Bright,
shiny bore. 4-44173 JL67 (500-750)
1161. *OBENDORF MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE. CAL.: .9x57. Early sporting rifle
with 24" stepped tapered round barrel, integral ramp front sight,
three-leaf express rear sight, one standing, two folding, lever release
floorplate and sling swivels. Original one-piece stock with slim semi-schnable
tip, checkered cap pistol grip with deep cheek piece and Mauser logo,
checkered horn buttplate. All matching serial numbers. SN 77120. CONDITION:
Very good to near excellent. The barrel and receiver retain 95-96% original
blue. The floorplate and trigger guard 85-90% blue. The wood is sound
and retains most of an old restored finish. Bright, shiny bore. 4-44176
JL69 (1,000-2,000)
1162. *MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER FULL-STOCK CARBINE CAL 8x57. Full stock
carbine with 20" tapered round barrel, integral ramp front sight
and two-leaf rear sight. The receiver has been modified to accept a claw
mount scope by having a dovetail cut in the front bridge with an insert
and a screw in the left flat of the rear bridge. The scope is missing.
It also has double set triggers. SN 6085 CONDITION: Very good plus. The
metal retains 95-96% original blue. The wood is sound and retains about
all of a high-gloss, restored finish. Bright, shiny bore. 4-44364 JL277
(900-1,200)
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1163. *PARKER VH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL: 12 GA. Blue and case
colored finish, 30" barrels choked Full/Mod, with company name and
address and "Vulcan Steel" on the top rib, extractors and double
triggers, 1-1/2 frame. The receiver has light border engraving. The wood
is nicely figured American Walnut with splinter forearm and pistol grip
stock, 14-1/4" over a flat, dog's head Parker buttplate. SN 232674.
CONDITION: Very good, retains 95-96% barrel blue, thinning over the chamber
area. The receiver retains 25-30% case colors, bright in sheltered areas
with the balance turned silver. The wood is sound and retains about all
of a very nice restored finish. Bright, shiny bores. 4-44366 JL276 (900-1,500)
1164. *PARKER DH DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN CAL: .12 ga. Built on
a #1 1/2 frame with 30" damascus barrels choked Full/Mod that have
been rust blued. The receiver has standard "D" grade markings
with bird dogs and partridge surrounded by arabesque scrolls and "Parker
Bros" on each side, extractors and double triggers. It has very nicely
figured French walnut stock and forearm with splinter forearm and tear-drop
side panel pistol grip buttstock 14 1/4" over a skeleton butt. It
also has a smooth, carved ivory grip cap and silver initial oval on the
belly. The top rib of the barrels is marked with the maker's name and
address and "Damascus Steel", otherwise one could not tell they
were damascus without very close examination. SN 108709 CONDITION: Good
to very good. The barrels retain about all of their custom blue.. The
receiver is a cleaned gray metal color with sharp engraving. The wood
is sound and retains about all of a professionally restored finish. Bright,
shiny bores. 4-44368 JL268 (800-1,500)
1165. *BSA BOXLOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Better Grade shotgun
with 28" barrels having a matted swamped rib with the maker's name,
logo and address at the breech end of the rib. The barrels are choked
Cyl/Mod. The receiver has about 90% coverage fine arabesque pattern engraving
that extends in two small patterns over the chambers. Nicely scalloped
fences. The maker's name is engraved on both sides of the receiver. It
is fitted with ejectors and double triggers, splinter forearm and highly
figured straight stock 12-7/8" over a red rubber waffle pad. SN 22511.
CONDITION: Near excellent, and all original except for the cut stock.
Retaining about 95% original barrel blue, 92-93% bright case colors on
the receiver, 96-98% blue on the floorplate and trigger guard with sound
wood retaining about 90% original varnish, with numerous light handling
marks. Brilliant shiny bores. 4-43894 JL8 (1,000-1,500)
1166. *CHARLES DALY BOXLOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Double
scallop boxlock receiver with scalloped fences, 27-3/8" barrels,
which have been cut and are now bored Cyl/Cyl, with wide concave matted
rib, dolls head extension and double lump, with extractors and double
triggers. The receiver is basically unadorned except for the maker's name
and "Made in Prussia", with cocked indicators. The wood is nicely
figured European walnut, with a black tipped splinter forearm, teardrop
side panels on the stock that has a rounded pistol grip and is 14-1/4"
over a checkered horn buttplate. SN 422. CONDITION: Very good. The barrels,
as noted, retain about all of a professional re-blacking. The wood is
sound and retains all of a professionally restored finish. Bright, shiny
bores with very light surface discoloration. 4-43154 Z12 (500-1,000)
1167. *J.P. SAUER & SON BOX LOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN CAL: 12 ga.
Best quality double scalloped box lock shotgun with 28 1/4" barrels,
choked full/full, case colored receiver with scalloped fences and sideclips,
game scene engraved with flying ducks and flying pheasants. The barrels
have double lump with Greener crossbolt, double triggers and ejectors.
The wood is light yellow European walnut with a splinter forearm and pistol
grip cheekpiece stock with original black composition buttplate. European
sling swivels installed. SN 360464 CONDITION: Very good. The barrels retain
97-98% strong, original blue. The receiver retains 25-30% faded case colors,
the stock has a couple of hairlines in back of the receiver, otherwise
the wood is sound and retains most of a refinish. Bright shiny bores.
4-44157 Z32 (1,500-2,500)
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1168. CHARLES DALY DIAMOND GRADE DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.:
16 ga. Very early best quality damascus with 30" Mod/Cyl barrels
raised matted rib 2 ivory beads and "CHARLES DALY EXTRA FINE DAMASCUS
BARRELS DIAMOND QUALITY FEATHER WEIGHT" engraved near the chamber
end with double lump and dolls head, ejectors and double triggers. The
fine boxlock action has double scallops with scalloped fences and has
about 75% coverage extremely fine arabesque scroll engraving with the
maker's name on each side and game scenes on the bottom. The bottom of
the receiver has banknote style engraving of a fox, raebuck and doe, and
two flying ducks on the trigger bow. The wood is highly figured burl walnut
with checkered splinter forearm and the stock has checkered teardrop side
panels, round knob pistol grip 14" over a checkered horn buttplate.
WEIGHT: 5 lbs., 15.2 oz. SN 441. CONDITION: Near excellent. The barrels
retain 97-98% fine damascus pattern. The receiver is coated with a heavy
covering of old dried oil, but appears to have a generous amount of original
case colors. The wood is exceptionally fine and retains most of its hand
rubbed finish with only very minor handling and storage marks. Very bright,
shiny bores, probably unfired. 4-44158 JL56 (3,000-5,000)
1169. W & C SCOTT & SON DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN CAL: 12
ga. Better grade damascus shotgun with 30" barrels, a raised plain
rib with the maker's name and address, game scene engraved lockplates
having a bird dog on the left side and birds on the right side with the
maker's name on each lockplate. The receiver fences, trigger guard and
tangs all have fine arabesque pattern engraving with a tiny pheasant on
the trigger bow. The wood is light colored honey and chocolate streaked
French walnut with a splinter forearm and round knob semi pistol grip
stock with smooth steel buttplate. SN 9663 CONDITION: Very good. The barrels
retain 25-30% original brown with about 50% damascus pattern. The lockplates
retain 30-40% faded case colors and the receiver is silvered case colors.
The wood is sound and shows moderate to heavy wear with the forearm being
mostly dark and the buttstock retaining about 90% original finish. The
bores are fairly bright with moderate pitting. 4-44156 Z31 (1,000-1,500)
1170. *PARKER TROJAN DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Usual configuration
with 30" barrels choked Full/Mod, splinter forearm, semi-pistol grip
stock 14" over a serrated black composition buttplate, double triggers
and extractors. SN 230270. CONDITION: Very good-plus. The barrels retains
95-97% strong original blue with scattered light surface rust and two
or three small dings. The receiver retains about 20% case colors in sheltered
areas, with the balance a mottled silver/gray. The forearm has a 2"
crack by the left barrel channel and is missing a small 1/2" splinter,
otherwise the wood is sound and retains about 85% original varnish. Bright,
shiny bores with minor discoloration. 4-43803 JL10 (500-800)
1171. *FRENCH GUILD MADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 16 ga. Unusual
lightweight shotgun with 27-3/4" barrels choked Mod/IC, with plunging
rib, third fastener and single brass bead. The boxlock receiver is triple
scalloped with heavy fences and side clips. The receiver is engraved with
light very fine arabesque patterns and leaf patterns over the fences.
Engraving extends over the sides and tops of the chambers 1-3/4",
it has extractors and double triggers. The wood is modestly figured walnut
with checkered splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock 14" over
a pressed horn buttplate, and equipped with sling swivels. SN 54493. CONDITION:
Very good. The barrels retain 95-96% bright original blue with scattered
light surface rust. The receiver retains 10-15% case colors in sheltered
areas, with the balance a mottled silver. The wood is sound and has been
cleaned. Brilliant, shiny bores. 4-44180 JL72 (500-1,000)
1172. *SYRACUSE ARMS CO. "00" GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.
CAL.: 12 ga. Scarce boxlock American-made double with 28" steel barrels
choked Mod/IC, with concave matted rib with extension for third fastener
and modified Greener crossbolt. The unadorned case colored boxlock action
has ejectors and double triggers. Nice shell grain American walnut wood
with black tip splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock 14-1/8"
over a black composition buttplate. SN 26782. CONDITION: Near excellent.
The barrels retain 96-98% original blue, the receiver 75-80% case colors,
bright in sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. The wood is
sound and retains most of its original finish. Bright, shiny bores. 4-44161
Z34 (1,500-3,000)
1173. *L.C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 20 ga. Featherweight
configuration with 28" barrels choked Full/Mod. The sidelocks are
engraved in foliate patterns with other light engraving on receiver and
trigger guard. The wood is straight grain American walnut with black tipped
splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock 14-3/8" over a black
Ruger solid pad. The wood is 13-3/4" long and appears not to have
been cut when the pad was installed. SN FW95727. CONDITION: Very good.
The barrels retain 93-95% original blue with scattered light surface rust
and light wear at the muzzle and chamber ends. The receiver retains 10-15%
case colors in sheltered areas, with the balance a mottled silver. The
wood is sound with a couple of minor chips behind the sidelocks and another
beside the lower tang. The forearm is dark and oil stained. The buttstock
has been cleaned back of the wrist, apparently when the pad was installed.
Bright, shiny bores with scattered fine surface erosion. 4-44153 JL75
(700-1,500)
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1174. *ARMY & NAVY ENFIELD SPORTING RIFLE. CAL.: .303 Brit. Beautiful
sporting rifle built on an early Metford action with 24" tapered
round barrel, pedestal front sight, three-leaf platinum-line express sight
with folding ladder sight. The receiver is complete with dust cover, which
is engraved with the company name and serial number, and has a five-round
magazine. The two-piece stock is modestly figured walnut with horn tip
forearm and pistol grip buttstock 14-1/2" over a smooth steel buttplate
with trap door. The trigger guard, floorplate, receiver rings and buttplate
tang are all lightly engraved. SN 15690. CONDITION: Very good. The metal
retains 85-90% strong bright original blue, with light wear over the chamber
area and the trigger guard. The forearm has a hairline on the right side,
otherwise the wood is sound and retains generous amounts of its original
finish. Strong bore, dark in the grooves, showing heavy wear. 4-44169
JL63 (800-1,200)
1175. C.G. HAENL MODEL 88 SPORTING RIFLE. CAL.: 8x57J. Beautiful early
sporting rifle with 23" tapered octagon to round barrel, full matted
rib with unusual articulated two position front sight (day/night) and
a two-leaf express sight, one standing, one folding. The maker's name
and city are inlaid in silver in a small milled recess over the chamber.
The receiver is completely matted and the cartridge box and trigger guard
are unadorned case colored, spoon handle bolt. The one-piece stock with
schnable tip forearm and side panels with engraved crossbolt and single
wedge, has a checkered round knob semi-pistol grip, small cheek piece
and smooth steel buttplate. It is equipped with double triggers and sling
swivels. SN 275g. CONDITION: Very good to near excellent. The barrel retains
about 90% dull blue, bright in sheltered areas. The receiver, cartridge
box and floorplate retain 60-70% fading case colors. The forearm has a
hairline by the right escutcheon, but is otherwise sound and retains about
90% of its original finish, with light handling and use marks. Bright,
shiny bore. 4-44168 JL62 (500-1,000)
1176. EDUARD KETTNER BOLT ACTION STALKING RIFLE CAL: 9.3x72R. Beautiful
single shot stalking rifle with 23 1/2" octagon to round back to
octagon at the muzzle, fine fluted barrel with engraved pedestal front
sight and two-leaf express sight, one standing, one folding. The receiver
is fully engraved with foliate and vine patterns with punch dot background.
The chamber area over the top three flats is engraved and silver inlaid
with leaf and vine patterns. The receiver has a claw mount base and screw,
but missing the mount. It has a spoon-handle bolt and Mauser 93 style
safety. The stock is one piece moderately figured walnut secured on the
front with a single wedge, plain side panels, a checkered wrist with capped
pistol grip, small European cheekpiece and serrated horn buttplate. It
is fitted with double set triggers. Accompanied by one full box of 20
Sellier & Belloit ammunition with 193 grain bullets and two boxes
of unprimed brass. SN 10563 CONDITION: Good to very good. Retains most
of a recent reblue to the metal and refinished wood. The receiver and
trigger guard apparently were originally case colored and when they were
reblued, the blue did not take well as they are both a light brown color.
The stock has a repaired break through the forearm, but is barely noticeable.
Bright, shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-43235 Z91 (500-1,000)
1177. *MAUSER COMMERCIAL CUSTOM SPORTING RIFLE. CAL.: .8x57. Early short
barrel sporting rifle that has been fitted into a custom Mannlicher-style
stock with 20" stepped round barrel, integral ramp front sight, 1,000
yard rear sight. The receiver ring marked with the Obendorf markings and
dated 1908. The trigger guard and floor plate are military-style and are
engraved with oak leaf and acorn patterns. The stock is light colored
walnut with a brass foreend tip, carved and checkered wrist with a cheek
piece and thick horn buttplate. SN 23067. CONDITION: Very good. All matching
numbers. The barrel and receiver retain 96-97% strong bright blue under
a coating of old dried oil. The trigger guard and floorplate retain most
of their coin finish. The stock is sound and retains most of its custom
finish. Bright, shiny bore. 4-44177 JL70 (1,000-2,000)
1178. *SPRINGFIELD SEDGLEY SPORTING RIFLE. CAL.: .30-06. Usual Sedgley
sporting rifle with 24" tapered round barrel, sleeve front sight,
the receiver mounted with Redfield base and rings, containing a very early
Leupold 7/8" scope. One-piece nicely figured American walnut stock
with schnable tipped forearm, barrel band and pistol grip with checkered
Winchester-style steel buttplate. The bolt has the modified Sedgley speed
lock and thumb safety, and the receiver is mounted with a Lyman 48S sight.
SN 894130. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retains 97-98% original finish to
both metal and wood, with two or three small bruises and dings in the
stock. Bright, shiny bore, crisp optics. 4-44170 JL64 (600-1,000)
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1179. COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN CAL: 12 ga. Standard grade
gun with 29 3/4" barrels that appear to have been cut to this length.
Checkered splinter forearm and pistol grip stock with smooth steel buttplate.
SN 4018 CONDITION: Poor to fair. No original finish remains with traces
of damascus pattern on barrels. All the metal surfaces have a dark brown
patina. The forearm is missing a couple of chips near the tip, the buttstock
is broken through the wrist and the lower tang is bent. Dark pitted bores.
4-44149 Z28 (300-500)
1180. PARKER FH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL DAMASCUS SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Usual
boxlock configuration with 30" barrels choked Full/Full, splinter
forearm and semi-pistol grip stock 14-1/4" over a deep dog's head
buttplate. The stock has a leather lace-on cheek piece. SN 72183. CONDITION:
Fair to good. No original finish remains on metal or wood. The barrels
retain 75-80% silvered damascus pattern. The wood is sound with a hairline
or two back of the top tang and shows heavy use and wear, with only outline
of the checkering pattern remaining. Bright, heavily pitted bores. 4-43797
JL12 (300-500)
1181. M. MACH DOUBLE BARREL PINFIRE SHOTGUN. CAL.: about 20 bore. Unusual
under lever shotgun with 28-1/4" coarse damascus barrels, rounded
action with back action locks, metal and horn trigger guard with tiny
forearm and straight grip stock, having a heavy cheek piece and steel
buttplate. The receiver, sidelocks, hammers, opening lever, trigger guard,
upper & lower tangs, and buttplate are all beautifully engraved with
game scenes of dogs and birds, fox, and hares. The perameters of all these
items are inlaid with gold wire, with some small leaf patterns on the
lockplates and receiver in gold. The maker's name is in gold on the right
lockplate and "IN PRAG." on the left. The receiver has two pins
underneath the hammer, that when the opening lever is depressed, brings
the hammers to half cock. The wrist of the stock is relief carved in leaf
and vine patterns with stippled background and extends down the belly
of the stock to the sling swivel. No SN. CONDITION: Good. The barrels
retain about 80% damascus pattern with light to moderate pitting overall.
The sling swivel has been re-soldered. The receiver and all other metal
surfaces have been cleaned to a dull metal finish. The wood is sound,
with no original finish remaining. Dark bores with scattered pitting.
4-44266 Z16 (1,000-2,000)
1182. FANCY DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. No SN. 18 ga. 30-11/16"
Damascus barrel. "A.W. EDEL IN LEIPZIG" inlaid in gold on the
barrel rib inside an inlaid silver border. The right lockplate has a gold
inlaid dog pointing a silver rabbit in scroll engraved forest scene with
silver highlights. The left lockplate has two deer lying in a forest scene
with inlaid silver highlights. The buttplate has a gold inlaid fox on
top and the left side of the stock is carved with two foxes in a forest
setting, one eating a bird. The fancy black trigger guard is possibly
horn. CONDITION: Metal is mostly gray, with strong Damascus pattern on
barrels and ribs. The stock has numerous dents and scratches, some heavy,
but retains much of the original varnish, except on the cheek piece, which
appears to be re-varnished. The bores are evenly pitted. The action is
good. The left hammer screw is replaced. 4-43808 X10 (1,000-1,500)
1183. FINE GERMAN PIN FIRE COMBINATION GUN. No SN. .56 cal./16 ga. 25"
barrels. "CHR. BAUER in BAD-EMS" inlaid in gold at the top of
the barrel. A five-pointed crown over AO monogram is inlaid in gold on
the barrel tang. The sides of the receiver have sculpted forest scene
involving deer. The lockplates have engraved scene of running fox and
dog. The trigger guard has a standing chamois. The rear of the trigger
guard is horn. The rifle barrel has a set trigger. The grip of the stock
is carved in vines and leaves. CONDITION: Barrels retain most of their
original brown finish, with scattered spots of light surface rust. The
coin finish action is fine, with a few scattered specks of light pitting.
The stock has some wear spots, mostly bright. The left side of the horn
on the trigger guard is chipped. The green cloth and leather sling is
fine. The bores are good. Mechanically excellent. 4-43795 FS190 (1,000-1,500)
1184. *AUSTRIAN DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN. CAL.: 20 ga. Ferlach-made
with 29-1/4" barrels choked Mod/Mod, with raised concave matted rib,
two ivory beads, rib extension with double lump, and extractors. The receiver
with back action locks and side clips is beautifully engraved with game
scenes of raebuck and hares completely surrounded by complete coverage
of oak leaf and acorn patterns. The trigger guard has matching engraving.
The wood is nicely figured straight grain European walnut with full checkered
splinter forearm with semi-pistol grip stock with cheek piece and sling
swivel 14-1/8" over a serrated black composition buttplate. SN 315.
CONDITION: Near excellent. Retains virtually all its original finish to
metal and wood. Bright, shiny bores. 4-43170 JL32 (1,250-1,750)
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1185. *H. & R. SPORTSMAN DA REVOLVER. CAL.: .22. Blued finish, 6"
ovoid-shaped barrel with adjustable sights, usual markings with checkered
one-piece walnut grips. Accompanied by a zippered vinyl rug containing
a bottle of Hoppe's and a cleaning rod. SN K3451. CONDITION: Very good-plus.
Retains 96-98% strong, bright original blue, with minor muzzle wear and
scattered light surface rust on the barrel. Very good grips with only
minor diamond point wear. Bright, shiny bore. 4-43373 JL219 (200-300)
1186. *FN VEST POCKET PISTOL TYPE 2. CAL.: .25ACP. Blued finish, 2"
barrel with FN logo black composition grips. Front strap is marked "AKAH"
and the trigger guard has a string tag with plastic button with the same
marking and German writing. Accompanied by an article on these little
pistols from the March 1988 American Rifleman. Also accompanied by a vinyl
zippered rug. SN 974776. CONDITION: Very good. Retains 94-96% strong original
blue with scattered light surface rust, the grips are very good to excellent.
Bright, shiny bore. 4-43329 JL204 (300-500)
1187. *FN VEST POCKET PISTOL TYPE 2. CAL.: .25ACP. Blued finish, 2"
barrel with FN logo black composition grips. Accompanied by a zippered
vinyl rug. SN 1008972. CONDITION: Good to very good. Retains 92-94% original
blue with scattered light surface pitting, muzzle and edge wear. Very
good grips. Strong bore, dark in the grooves. 4-43331 JL206 (150-250)
1188. *FN VEST POCKET PISTOL TYPE 2. CAL.: .25ACP. Blued finish, 2"
barrel with FN logo black composition grips. Accompanied by a tiny gray/green
felt clutch purse holster and a zippered vinyl rug. SN 289829. CONDITION:
Good to very good. Retains 97-98% strong original blue, with two or three
spots of surface rust on the slide and a couple on the frame. Strong,
dark bore. The felt holster has a couple of moth holes and a tear near
the front hinge. 4-43326 JL208 (250-400)
1189. *FN VEST POCKET PISTOL TYPE 2. CAL.: .25ACP. Blued finish, 2"
barrel with FN logo black composition grips. The left side of the trigger
guard web has an "S" and a diamond over a couple of other stamped
numbers. Accompanied by a period brown leather military-style holster,
marked inside the flap "Browning 6.35." It also has a spare
magazine pouch containing one additional magazine. Additionally, has a
pocket on the front edge for a cleaning brush that appears to have been
added. Further accompanied by a vinyl zippered rug. SN 1001865. CONDITION:
Pistol is very good-plus. Retains 96-97% strong, bright original finish,
with only slight muzzle and edge wear and a couple of mars on the left
side of the slide. Strong, bright bore, slightly dark in the grooves.
The holster is near excellent. 4-43328 JL205 (300-500)
1190. *FN VEST POCKET PISTOL TYPE 2. CAL.: .25ACP. Blued finish, 2"
barrel with FN logo black composition grips. The right side of the slide
is marked "K.P.D.M. - No 85." Accompanied by soft military-style
brown flap holster with spare mag pouch containing an original magazine.
SN 316309. CONDITION: Good to very good. Retains 92-94% strong original
finish with light surface rust on both sides of slide and frame. The grips
show modest wear. The holster also shows moderate wear and retains most
of its original finish. Bright, shiny bore. 4-43325 JL209 (250-400)
1191. *BABY BROWNING VEST POCKET PISTOL. CAL.: .25ACP. Blued finish,
2" barrel with FN logo black composition grips also marked on the
bottom "BABY." The left side of the frame, below the serial
number is stamped the word "Geco." Geco is an ammunition manufacturing
company in Germany. Accompanied by a tiny black leather flap holster with
belt loop on the back, but appears to have been carried in the pocket.
SN 10697. CONDITION: Good to very good. Retains 88-90% thinning original
finish with several small chemical spots, muzzle and edge wear. The backstrap
is turning brown. Grips are crisp, holster is very worn. Bright, shiny
bore. Holster is quite worn. 4-43332 JL211 (300-500)
1192. *FN VEST POCKET PISTOL TYPE 1. CAL.: .25ACP. Blued finish, 2"
barrel with FN logo black composition grips. Accompanied by a zippered
vinyl rug. SN 2549. CONDITION: Very good-plus. Retains 96-98% strong,
bright original finish and near excellent grips. Bright, shiny bore. 4-43327
JL207 (300-500)
1193. *FN VEST POCKET PISTOL TYPE 1. CAL.: .25ACP. Blued finish, 2"
barrel with FN logo black composition grips. Accompanied by a small inside-the-pants
leather holster with nickeled brass belt clip and a zippered vinyl rug.
SN 116384. CONDITION: Very good-plus. Retains 95-96% strong original finish,
light muzzle and edge wear and a scratch on the right side of the slide.
Very good grips and holster. Bright, shiny bore. 4-43330 JL210 (250-400)
1194. *COLT 1903 POCKET PISTOL WITH RARE JAPANESE MILITARY STYLE HOLSTER
CAL: .32ACP. Nickel finish with rampant Colt medallion pearl grips, standard
markings and original nickel magazine. Accompanied by a small brown leather
clamshell holster of WWII vintage with three Japanese characters inside
the flap and with a magazine pouch sewn near the top, with brown enameled
snap and stamped inside the flap ".32 caliber/Colt". The pouch
is of two-piece construction and possibly added at a later date. The holster
fits the pistol perfectly and no doubt was made for it. The back of the
holster has the belt loop and two brass D-rings for the shoulder strap.
The holster is possibly for a baby Nambu, but if so, it surely does fit
this Colt nicely. Also accompanied by an extra, early, two-tone Colt magazine.
SN 450310 CONDITION: Very good. The pistol retains 93-95% strong, bright
nickel with some minor light flaking on the left side of the slide and
frame and two bare spots on the front strap. The right grip has a repaired
crack; otherwise, both grips are beautiful with lots of color and pattern.
Bright, shiny bore. The holster retains 85-90% original brown finish with
all sound stitching. The spare magazine is very good. 4-44074 JL173 (300-600)
1195. *COLT MODEL 1908 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.: 380ACP. Blued finish,
4" barrel with rampant Colt checkered black composition grips and
two-tone magazine. Accompanied by a soft vinyl pistol rug. SN 46949. CONDITION:
About new. Retains about 98% strong, bright original blue with only minor
muzzle and fine edge wear. Crisp grips with minor diamond point wear.
Bright, shiny bore. 4-43333 JL194 (300-500)
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