1501. SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal 32-44. Blued
finish, 6-1/2bbl, original target sights, checkered monogram composition
grips. Case colored trigger guard, trigger and hammer. Ser 1574. CONDITION.
Very good, retains 90-92% bright original blue. The areas where the blue is
missing is from flaking, which has turned a light brown patina, primarily on
the barrel and one spot on the cylinder, probably from sitting in an old holster.
The blue that remains is strong and bright. The grips are excellent, having
turned a light chocolate brown. The hammer and trigger guard retain most of
their original case colors, faded on the trigger guard, strong and bright on
the hammer. Excellent bright, shiny bore with some built up crud near the forcing
cone that should clean very well. Posner Collection. 4-41960 JR281 (3,500-5,000)
1502. SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal 38-44. Nickel
finish, 6-1/2 bbl, original target sights, checkered monogram black composition
grips. Posner Collection. Ser 2308. CONDITION. Good to very good, retains 85-90%
strong bright original nickel, thin and brown on the left side of the barrel
with scattered brown spots on the receiver and cylinder. Very good grips, turning
brown at the butt. Excellent bright, shiny bore with two or three small dark
spots. Posner Collection 4-42012 JR280 (1,250-1,750)
1503. SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal 44
American. Blued finish, 8 keyhole bbl, German silver half-moon front sight,
2-pc. smooth wood grips. Case colored trigger guard and hammer. Posner Collection.
Ser 7276. CONDITION. Very good, retains 80-85% original finish, strong and bright
on the sheltered areas of the barrel and over most of the frame. The cylinder
is about 50% thin blue with the balance a light patina. The trigger guard and
hammer retain most of their dark case colors. Grips are excellent, with one
small chip on the left side and two or three small bruises on the right side.
The left grip also has two spots of black stain. Excellent, bright, shiny bore.
Appears to be unfired. A very fine first model American. Posner Collection 4-41955
JR284 (3,000-5,000)
1504. RUSSIAN TULA ARSENAL COPY OF A SMITH & WESSON RUSSIAN REVOLVER. Cal
44 Russian. Blued finish, 6-1/2 keyhole bbl, integral front sight, smooth
wood grip panels and a lanyard loop in the butt. The copy details in this revolver
are so exact that it must have been done under license from Smith & Wesson.
The top rib is marked in Cyrillic writing and dated 1889. The left rear of the
frame also has Russian writing and the date 1874. The cylinder is numbered 7178,
as is the top rib of the barrel. These are hand stamped numbers and appear to
be assembly numbers. Posner Collection. Ser 17684. CONDITION. Good plus, retains
25-30% barrel blue, about 50% frame blue with very good grips and shiny bore
with scattered dark pitting. Excellent mechanics. Posner Collection 4-41962
JR282 (2,500-3,500)
1505. SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 TARGET REVOLVER. Cal 38-44. Blued finish, 6-1/2
keyhole bbl with adjustable sights. The front sight has been changed to a partridge
thick type, checkered S&W monogram composition grips. Posner Collection.
Ser 3178. CONDITION. Good to very good, all matching, retains 85-90% thin blue
brown, strong blue in sheltered areas with very fine pitting on the cylinder,
concentrated in the flutes. The grips show moderate wear, fading to brown. Excellent
bright, shiny bore with two or three spots of pitting.Posner Collection 4-42004
JR279 (1,500-2,500)
1506. SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 FRONTIER SINGLE ACTION. Cal 44-40.
Nickel finish, 6-1/2 keyhole bbl, Smith & Wesson monogram composition
grips, 1-9/16 cylinder with case colored trigger guard and hammer. Posner
Collection. Ser 930. CONDITION. Very good, retains 91-93% strong bright original
nickel, slightly thin on the right side with scattered dark spots. The side
plate and rear left side of the frame also lightly flaked to brown spots. The
grips have turned a dark chocolate brown. Bright shiny bore with scattered pitting.
Good sound mechanics on a rare gun. Posner Collection 4-41963 JR283 (3,000-4,500)
1507. SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 RUSSIAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal 44 Russian.
Nickel finish with 6-1/2 keyhole bbl, finger rest trigger guard and smooth
ivory grip panels with a lanyard loop in the butt. The replacement front sight
appears to be soldered in place. The butt is dated 1874. Accompanied by an early
commercial brown flap holster marked Wm. Read & Sons/Patd May
6, 1885/Boston. The flap has been modified with the professional addition
of a closure tab for the brass stud, apparently to accommodate this larger revolver
than for which it was intended. The flap is stamped J.E. Medina.
Posner Collection. Ser 50028. CONDITION. Very good, as noted, the barrel and
cylinder are numbered 1711, but match the condition of the gun precisely so
it appears they have been together a long time. Overall revolver retains 85-90%
strong bright original nickel with wear at the muzzle and scattered spots of
fine rust over the frame and cylinder, heavier in the flutes. The grips are
wonderful with a medium yellow patina and a spider web of fine age lines on
the bottom. Excellent bright, shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. Holster
shows moderate wear, but otherwise is sound and retains 85-90% of its decorative
finish. Posner Collection 4-42003 JR278 (2,500-3,500)
1508. *COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER. Ser 205170, caliber .38/40, 7
Þ round barrel. Factory letter shows shipment to McCung & Co. Knoxville,
TN, Feb 19, 1903. 98 Bisley Target revolvers were made in this caliber. CONDITION.
Retains most of the blue finish overall, 98% bright blue on hammer. The grips
are sharp. The bore and action are excellent. 4-41187 FS104 (8,000-12,000)
1509. *COLT BISLEY REVOLVER. Ser 318791, .38/40 caliber, 71/2 round barrel.
Made in 1911. Marked (BISLEY MODEL) / 38 W.C.F.) on the left side
of the barrel. CONDITION. Excellent with 99% blue overall. Light scratching
on the cylinder. Brilliant casehardening on the frame and hammer. The grips
are sharp but slightly sun faded. The bore and action are like new. 4-41183
FS99 (5,000-8,000)
1510. *COLT BISLEY REVOLVER. Ser 194299, caliber .38 Colt, 7 1/2 round
barrel. Made in 1900. Only 412 Bisleys were made in the caliber. Marked
(BISLEY MODEL) 38 COLT. on left side of barrel. CONDITION. Retains
90% blue overall. Thinning on the grip straps and some scratching on the cylinder.
98% bright casehardening on the frame, 90% on the hammer. The left grip has
a large scraped spot in the lower half, the right grip has 2 similar gouges.
The bore and action are excellent. 4-41181 FS101 (3,500-5,500)
1511. * COLT BISLEY REVOLVER. Ser 207950, caliber .4Russian, 7 Þ round
barrel. Made in 1901. Only 90 Bisleys were made in this caliber. CONDITION.
98% blue overall, with scratching and drag line on cylinder. Bright casehardening
colors on flats and front of frame slightly faded on recoil shield and top.
The grips are sharp, the bore and action are excellent. 4-41186 FS103 (3,500-6,500)
1512. *COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Ser 307897, caliber .38/40, 5 Þ
round barrel. Made in 1908. CONDITION. Excellent with 99% of the blue and casehardening
remaining. The grips are sharp. The bore and action are excellent. 4-41191 FS107
(3,500-5,000)
1513. *COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Ser 347102, caliber .38/40, 7 Þ
round barrel. Factory letter shows shipment to Smith & Bichel, no address
given, Jan 2, 1925. The letter mentions the checkered wood grips on the gun.
CONDITION. Excellent with almost of the finish remaining. Bright casehardening
colors on hammer and frame. The grips are sharp. 4-41190 FS109 (5,000-8,000)
1514. *COLT BISLEY REVOLVER. Ser 227747 all matching, caliber .44/40, 71/2
round barrel. Made in 1902. (BISLEY MODEL) / COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER
marked on left side of barrel. CONDITION. Excellent with 98% blue on barrel,
ejector rod housing, backstrap and trigger guard. 95% on cylinder with light
scratching from turning, 98% bright case hardening colors on frame, 85% case
hardening colors on hammer withheavy wear on left side. The grips are sharp,
the left one has slight sun fading. The bore is bright and the action is tight.
4-41184 FS98 (4,000-6,000)
1515. *COLT BISLEY REVOLVER. Ser 263794, caliber .38/40, 4 3/4 round
barrel. With factory letter showing shipment to Wyeth Hardware, St. Joseph,
MO April 1, 1905. CONDITION. Retains almost all of an old, possibly factory
refinish. The markings are sharp but some of them are thin. The grips, bore
and action are excellent. 4-41182 FS100 (1,500-2,500)
1516. *COLT BISLEY REVOLVER. Ser 299828, caliber .45LC, 71/2 round barrel.
Made in 1907. CONDITION. Excellent with 90% blue on cylinder, barrel and ejector
rod housing. 95% on triggerguard and 85% on backstrap. There is some touch up
on the left side of the barrel. Bright casehardening colors on frame and hammer.
The grips are excellent; the bore is brilliant and mechanically tight. 4-41185
FS97 (3,000-5,000)
1517. *COLT BISLEY REVOLVER. Ser 270619, caliber .32WCF, 5 Þ round barrel.
Made in 1905. Marked (BISLEY MODEL) 32 W.C.F. on the left side of
the barrel. CONDITION. 97% blue overall, slightly thinning on the left side
of the barrel with scratches on the cylinder. Bright casehardening on frame
and hammer. Sharp grips. The bore and action are excellent. 4-41180 FS102 (3,000-5,000)
1518. *COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY COMMEMORATIVE REVOLVER. Ser S05853A, caliber
38/40, 4 ß round barrel. This was a special edition commemorative revolver
made for the Colt Collectors Association in 1992. It is marked CCA
77 OF 150 on the butt. The factory letter shows shipment with this marking
November 21, 1994. CONDITION. Like new, cylinder has not been turned. 4-41193
FS110 (1,000-1,500)
1519. * COLT BISLEY REVOLVER. Ser 206135, caliber .38/40, 4 ß round barrel.
Factory letter shows shipment to Simmons Hardware Co. St. Louis, MO Feb 20,
1901. Completely refinished. CONDITION. Retains most of the refinish. The grips
are worn smooth in spots. The bore is fair and mechanically fine. 4-41188 FS106
(1,000-1,500)
1520. * COLT BISLEY REVOLVER. Ser 197155, caliber .38/40, 4 ß round barrel.
Factory letter shows shipment to J.F. Schmelzer, Kansas City, KS, June 25, 1900.
The gun has been completely refinished with new grips added. CONDITION. Retains
most of the silverplating overall but the gold wash has worn off of the backstrap,
triggerguard and ejector rod housing. About half of the gold remains on the
hammer. The stag grips are very good. The bore and action are fine. 4-41189
FS105 (1,000-1,500)
1521. *COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Ser 351414, caliber .38/40, 4 ß
round barrel. Made in 1928. Pearl grips are unmarked. Factory rework mark on
left side of trigger guard possibly for grips or finish. CONDITION. Retains
almost of the current finish, some of the markings are slightly thin. Appears
to be unfired. 4-41192 FS108 (3,500-4,500)
1522. *COLT 1877 DA THUNDER REVOLVER. Cal 41 Colt. Blue and case colored with
6 bbl and black composition bird head grips. Ser 157733. CONDITION. Very
good, the barrel retains 85-90% original finish with what appear to be four
fingerprints of rust pitting. The muzzle area is thin and patinated. The ejector
rod housing contains about 70% thinning blue. The cylinder retains about 80%
bright blue with one entire flute and land cleaned. The frame retains 40-50%
case colors, thin and gray, bright in the sheltered areas. The trigger guard
and grip frame retain about 40% blue. The grips are very good and show moderate
wear. Excellent bright, shiny bore. Posner Collection. 4-42009 JR364 (700-1,000)
1523. *COLT SECOND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Special.
Blue and case colored finish with rampant Colt composition grips, 5 Þ
barrel. Ser. 19592SA with original box, cleaning rod and papers. CONDITION.
Excellent to new, appears unfired, retains virtually all of the original factory
finish with only a hint of a cylinder line. Box is near new. JR11 Messenger
Collection 4-41458 (1,750-2,000)
1523A. CASED ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON. Cal .44, 8 barrel American
Model revolver with checkered ivory grips. Ser. 22035 (number is obscured but
assembly numbers match on cylinder barrel and barrel catch). The right grip
is numbered in ink 123.4, the left is obscured by repairs. Nicely engraved in
New York style with heavy scrolls and leaves. The case has been modified to
fit this revolver. A large piece of the lid has been replaced. Cond. 97% of
the current nickel finish remains on frame, barrel and cylinder. The trigger
guard and hammer are brown patina with light surface rust and pitting. The right
grip has a large chip at the heel and several natural cracks. The left grip
has several breaks and repairs with a larger chip replaced at the heel. The
bore is lightly pitted and dark. Mechanically needs minor tinkering. The mainspring
has been replaced. 4-42273 (8000-12,000)
1523AA. *COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 38 spcl. Blue and case colored,
5 1/2 bbl with pre-war rampant Colt black composition grips. Accompanied
by a Colt letter indicating this revolver was shipped in 1907 in a shipment
of 10 to St. Joseph, mCand was in caliber 32-20 with 4 3/4 bbl. Ser. 295113.
CONDITION. Good to very good, rebarreled and recylindered to current caliber.
The barrel and cylinder retain about 90% original blue, the grip frame about
40%. The frame has been polished and heat case colored. Worn very good grips
with four notches on right side at the frame, excellent bright shiny bore. 4-42246
JR580 (900-1,200)
1523AB. *COLT NICKEL SINMGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH SHOULDER STOCK; POSSIBLE
BUFFALO BILL COLLECTION. Ser. 128863. Cal. 45 smooth bore, 7 1/2 barrel.
This lot accompanied by an original factory letter that the finish was blue,
that it was shipped to the Colts Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company the London
Agency; 14 Pal Mal London, England October 10th, 1889. It was at this very time
that Buffalo Bill was just across the channel at his Wild West show and at about
this same time of the famous Paris International Exposition. Buffalo Bill was
purchased a number of Colt smooth bore revolvers from the Colt manufacturing
company. He and some of the other expert shots who performed at
the time usually used shot and thus smooth bore pistols so they could not miss!
It is believed the pistol may have been made for Buffalo Bill because of his
frequent usage of this type of weapon and because of the near proximity and
the time that it was delivered. However, the Paris Exposition was also taking
place at the same time and it is known that Colt prepared a wide array of firearms
that were shipped to their London office for use in display at the Paris Exposition.
The Information on this serial number exists in the Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia,
Vol. 2 on page 350 and 410 by Keith Cochran and specifically states 128,863
7 1/2.45 smooth bore, nickel finish, rubber grips, British proof marks, extended
hammer screw for shoulder stock, shipped London Agency, October 10th 1889, Buffalo
Bill was in Paris at this time for the Paris International Exposition.
This gun retains British proof marks on the barrel and cylinder with nickel
finish. The finish is definitely factory quality and was applied after the proof
marks. The shoulder stock has been modified by adding a walnut plate and grinding
the buttplate flush with the sides of the stock. The case is modern and has
been made to accept the gun, shoulder stock and cartridges. Owner has put together
a number of other items with this lot which include a Paris 1889 Exposition
medal with the name Rafael Arenas, an article by Buffalo Bill from Colliers
Weekly, April 13th, 1901 and a Buffalo Bills sweepstake dime novel. CONDITION.
The revolver appears to be unused and almost of all the nickel remains. The
stock retains most of its nickel except on the sides of the buttplate where
it has been ground to brass. The case and other articles are in fine condition.
4-41826 (20,000-25,000)
1523AC. RARE PRESCOTT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Ser. 37 .31 Cal, 4 octagonal
barrel. Standard two line markings on upper left flat of barrel. Cond. Light
dents and pitting on all iron parts. The brass frame has been polished. The
grips are worn at the butt and have many dents and scratches. 4-42277 FS501
(1000-1500)
1523AD. LOT FO TWO ANTIQUE POCKET REVOLVERS. (1) Colt open top cal .22 short,
nickel finish with 2 3/8 bbl and 2-pc bird head grips. Ser. 101104. CONDITION.
Good plus, retains about 90% strong bright original nickel with flaking on the
cylinder and at the front end of the frame with the balance nice bright and
original. Excelelnt grips and bright shiny bore. The mainspring and trigger
return spring are not functioning and are either broken or missing. (2) Moore
front loading revolver, cal. 32 teat fire, engraved brass frame with 3 1/4
round bbl., plain cylinder and 2-pc bird head wood grips. Ser. 15561. CONDITION.
Fair, the iron retains dark attic patina with scattered surface rust, the brass
a dark mustard patina, the grips show moderate wear with heavy hammer marks
on the bottom. The ejector is broken and the cylinder stock does not wiork.
4-42247 JR581 (400-600)
1523AE. LOT OF MILITARY TINTYPES AND PHOTO CARDS. Two ßx1 tintypes
of men in kepis. Cond. One has a chip in the upper right hand corner, otherwise
fine. The other is lightly crackled. 2 Þx3 ß tintype of man with
large embroidered star above sergeants stripes. Cond. Slight wear from frame,
generally fine. 12 commercial Carter-de-visite with standard photos. Andrew
Johnson, Capture of Booth, Assassins Vision, U.S. Grant and Family, Mrs.
Lincoln, all titled; Winfield Scott, Lincoln and Tad, (2) McPherson, (2) Sherman,
Lee, 4 unidentified and one signed Col M L Littlefield on the front.
Cond. Slight fading, generally very good. 4-42278 FS10 (500-1000)
1523AF. U.S. MODEL 1860 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD. Post Civil War type
straight double-edged blade diamond shaped in cross section 31 long with
panels of etched decoration. Folding cast clam shell guard with decorated knuckle
bow and pommel, fish skin grip, nickel plated steel scabbard with brass mount.
CONDITION. Very good, blade is light gray, hilt uncleaned, wire missing from
grip, scabbard is worn. 4-41429 Messenger Collection CW84 (100-200)
1523AG. POLISH FOOT OFFICERS SABRE. Nickel plated 29 3/4 blade with single
stopped fuller marked on the right ricasso W.KRALKA /LINZ with leaf
and vine decoration 7 up both sides of the blade. The hand guard is pierced
cast brass with a small basket and single knuckle guard decorated with leaf
patterns and the Polish or Russian double headed Imperial Eagle. The handle
is wrapped fishskin with twisted brass wire wrap. Accompanied by its original
leather covered scabbard with brass throat, drag and single hanger all nicely
decorated. The side of the drag has a series of script initials under a crown.
CONDITION. The blade is excellent and retains most of its bright nickel with
one or two finger spots of rust. The hand guard and scabbard fittings retain
traces of original gold wash, the handle is excellent. The scabbard is dried
and crackled with about 30% loss of finish. 4-42228 JR571 (300-400)
1523AH. BATE FIGURE 8 CUTLASS. 29 blade with no fuller. Unmarked on blade.
M/ / 13 on rear lobe of hand guard. Heavy corrugated iron hilt.
CONDITION. Rust-brown patina on blade with very light pitting. The guard has
heavier patina with some moderate to heavy pitting. The grip is fine. Messenger
Collection 4-41391-1 FS368 (200-400)
1524. COLT SLIDE ACTION MAGAZINE RIFLE. Ser 6215, caliber .45-85-285, 28
octagonal barrel. Factory letter shows shipment to E. C. Meacham, St. MO, May
29, 1893. Checkered slide handle. Lyman tang peep sight. A bubble level is set
in place of the rear sight on the barrel. CONDITION. Excellent with 95% blue
remaining, very thin on the bottom of the receiver and slide support. The butt
plate has only traces of color remaining. The wood is excellent. The bore is
bright and action is tight. 4-41194 FS111 (4,000-8,000)
1525. COLT SLIDE ACTION MAGAZINE RIFLE. Ser 181, caliber .45-60-300, 28
octagonal barrel. Made in 1887. CONDITION. Excellent with 97% blue remaining
on frame, barrel and magazine tube, traces on the butt plate. The wood is excellent.
The bore is bright but has some light pitting. Mechanically tight. 4-41195 FS112
(4,000-8,000)
1526. COLT SLIDE ACTION MAGAZINE RIFLE. Ser 42980, caliber .38/40, 26
round barrel. Checkered forearm. Made in 1890. CONDITION. 90% blue on frame,
80% on barrel and magazine tube. One crack has been repaired on the butt and
one chip on the right side of the slide handle. The bore is fine and action
is excellent. 4-41197 FS114 (3,000-5,000)
1527. COLT SLIDE ACTION MAGAZINE RIFLE. Ser S.F.P.164., caliber .44/40, 26
round barrel. One of rifles made for the San Francisco Police Dept in 1885.
CONDITION. 97% blue overall with light scratching on the frame and above the
slide. The slide handle has a small crack at the rear. Otherwise, normal dents
and scratches. The bore is bright and the action is excellent. 4-41196 FS113
(4,000-6,000)
1528. COLT SLIDE ACTION MAGAZINE RIFLE. Ser 58075, caliber .22, 24 octagonal
barrel. Made in 1901. CONDITION. Excellent, retaining 97% bright blue with some
flaking on the upper tang. The wood is excellent. The bore is dark and mechanically
excellent. 4-41198 FS116 (3,000-4,500)
1529. *WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION MUSKET. Blued finish with 30
bbl., full-length forearm with three bands and musket sight with factory sling
swivels. Accompanied by the April 2000 issue of Man at Arms magazine, which,
on its Roll of Honor page, lists serial number 571244B as 1 of 686 of these
muskets shipped on September 11th, 1903. This, undoubtedly, was one of the same
shipment. Ser. 571406B complete with a nearly new bayonet. CONDITION. Pristine,
new with only one or two very minor handling marks and tiny bruises on the wood
and a small gouge at the toe. Each sideplate has one or two tiny scratches in
the blue, otherwise the metal is near perfect, covered with a heavy layer of
old, dry oil. The lever, hammer and buttplate retain virtually all their original
brilliant case colors, also covered with dried oil. A rare opportunity to own
a pristine, new 1873 Winchester. 4-41129 JR152 (7,000-10,000)
1530. DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER 1873 RIFLE. Cal 44WCF. Case colored 1873 with 24
octagon bbl, button magazine, and deluxe highly figured checkered pistol grip
stock, black ebony insert in the grip cap, with crescent steel buttplate containing
a 4-pc. brass and iron cleaning rod in the trap. The barrel is fitted with an
original half silver front sight and an original beveled edge semi-buck horn
rear sight. Ser 165312. CONDITION. Very good, the barrel retains 92-94% strong
original blue with light edge wear and 3 or 4 small cleaned spots of rust. The
receiver retains 75-80% faded case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas with
the balance silvered. The side plates retain about 90% fading case colors, bright
and strong on the left side. The lever retains 15-20% brilliant colors with
the balance silvered. The hammer retains 92-93% bright colors, brilliant in
sheltered areas. The buttplate retains 40-50% thin and fading case colors. The
wood is sound and retains 93-95% of its original varnish, forearm with lightly
worn checkering. The buttstock about the same slight, dark around the receiver
with lightly worn diamond points in the checkering. Strong bore with lots of
shine and scattered light pitting that may clean substantially better, there
appears to be a light ring about 6 from the muzzle that does not show
on the outside. A very good deluxe case colored 73 that would add to anyones
collection. 4-41073 (12,500-17,500)
1531. FINE HENRY LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Ser 10383. Cal 44, 24 1/4 barrel.
Standard markings on barrel, W inspector mark on lower tang. Matching
numbers on side of tang and butt stock. Sling swivel and staple remain on the
left side. CONDITION. Smooth blue/brown patina with traces of blue on barrel,
dark mustard patina on receiver, traces of casehardening color on the lever.
The stock retains about half of the varnish with scattered dents and scratches.
This is the second coat of varnish as it covers some of the dents. The bore
is dark, mechanically excellent. 4-41127 (20,000-25,000)
1532. WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal 45-60. Standard grade rifle
with 28 octagon bbl with 1876 marked ladder sight, full magazine, uncheckered
wood with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate. The stock and forend
cap fitted with period of use swivels. Ser 2778. CONDITION. Very good plus,
the barrel retains 92-93% strong original finish, thin on top toward the muzzle.
The magazine tube retains about 75% original blue turning brown on the bottom.
Forend cap has about 95% bright original blue. The receiver retains 92-95% original
finish, thin on the bottom and in front of the carrier with scattered spots
of light surface rust, six or seven spots on the right side plate. The forearm
has a tiny chip near the receiver with a couple of small dings on the left side
and four or five larger marks on the right side. The buttstock has the remains
of a very old refinish. Very good bright bore, slightly frosty in the grooves,
may clean up. 4-41802 JR308 (3,000-4,000)
1533. *WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION TAKE DOWN RIFLE. Cal 38WCF. Standard
grade take down rifle with 24 octagon barrel, full magazine, uncheckered
wood with crescent steel butt plate. The front sight is half nickel and the
rear sight standard semi-buckhorn. Ser. 224279 CONDITION. Good +. The barrel
and magazine tube retain about 90% original finish with good sharp edges. The
receiver retains 15-20% original blue with the balance a dark brown patina.
The wood is sound, dark and oil stained where it contacts the metal and retains
about 50% original varnish. The entire rifle is covered with a heavy coating
of old dried oil. Very good shiny bright bore with scattered light pitting.
4-42061 JR323 (700-1,000)
1534. *CUSTOM PAUL JAEGER ENGRAVED GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 94 CARBINE.
Cal 30-30. Spectacular engraved, pre-64, 94 carbine done by Paul Jaeger of Jenkintown,
PA. The receiver lever, top tang about 4 of barrel and barrel bands are
wonderfully engraved in arabesque patterns with the receiver having vignettes
of a galloping cowboy chasing a buffalo in a prairie and mountain scene on the
left side a walking mule deer buck on the right side, both in wonderfully detailed
large gold inlays. Both panels and the receiver edges are gold wire inlaid,
with the left side having Jaegers name and address in a riband. The wood
is highly figured, custom built with a Niedner checkered steel buttplate. Ser
2485603. CONDITION. Excellent plus, appears unfired, retaining virtually all
of its wonderful custom finish to both wood and metal. 4-41100 JR177 (1,250-1,750)
1535. * WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal 38-55. Standard grade
rifle with 26 bbl, full magazine, standard open sights, uncheckered wood
with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate. Ser 332429. CONDITION. Good
plus, the metal retains about 90% original finish, thin on top of the barrel
and top and bottom of the receiver. The right side of the receiver has a scrape
and two areas of light surface rust. The wood is sound and retains most of an
amateur revarnish. Bright, shiny bore in need of cleaning. 4-41783 JR368 (600-900)
1536. WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal 45-70. Standard grade rifle
with 26 octagon barrel, full magazine and uncheckered wood with straight
stock and crescent steel butt plate. The rear sight has been replaced with a
Savage 1899 windage adjustable rear sight. Ser. 101067 CONDITION. Good to very
good. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 90% original finish with edge
wear and light muzzle wear. The magazine tube has a dent about midpoint with
crude attempts at repair. The receiver retains traces of case colors in sheltered
areas with the balance having turned silver. The wood is sound with the forearm
retaining 30-40% original varnish with normal minor handling and use marks.
The butt stock retains about 50% original varnish with numerous nicks and scratches,
dark around the wrist. Excellent mechanics with strong bright bore, slightly
frosty in the grooves. Would make an outstanding cowboy action shooter. 4-42063
JR324 (1,500-2,000)
1537. *ANTIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SEMI-DELUXE TAKE DOWN RIFLE. Cal 38-55.
Fine old antique rifle with 24 octagon barrel, full magazine, marbles
No.3, ivory bead front sight and standard semi-buckhorn open rear sight. The
wood is checkered in I patterns with capped pistol grip and crescent
steel butt plate. The wood has just enough figure to be called extra finish.
Ser. 85783 CONDITION. Very good to excellent. The barrel retains 94-96% strong
bright original finish with sharp edge wear. The magazine tube retains 92-93%
original finish with a thin area and a ding about midpoint. The foreend cap
retains 96-97% strong finish. The receiver retains 92-93% strong original finish
with minor striation lines on both sides. The lever and hammer retain most of
their original colors, brilliant on the sides, mostly silvered on the outside
edges. The tangs are both strong. The wood is sound showing moderate to heavy
wear on the checkering and retains 75-80% oil finish. The butt plate has most
of its thin and very faded case colors turning silver. Just about the entire
rifle is covered with old dried oil. Excellent bright shiny bore. The stock
has an old swivel screw hole near the toe. 4-42065 JR326 (1,250-1,750)
1538. WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 TAKE DOWN RIFLE. Cal 50 EXP. Standard grade rifle
with 26 round barrel, full magazine, uncheckered wood, straight grip with
smooth steel shotgun butt. The left side of the take down ring is marked Watson
Bros with their address. The barrel and receiver bear English proofs.
The barrel has a modified Rocky Mountain type sight and a carbine type platinum-line
3-leaf express sight. Ser 88680 CONDITION. Good, the barrel and magazine are
a mottled silvery blue/brown, the receiver retains 25-30% thin original blue
having been roughly cleaned. The wood is sound with a very smooth hand rubbed
patina. The lever and hammer retain 15-20% case colors with the balance silvered.
Very good bore with lots of shine and scattered light pitting. Messenger Collection
. 4-41645 JR65 (2,500-4,000)
1539. WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SPECIAL ORDER RIFLE. Cal 45-70. Standard grade
rifle with 26 tapered round barrel, half magazine, standard open sights,
uncheckered wood, straight grip with crescent steel butt plate. Ser 110723 CONDITION.
Good, no original finish remains, the metal being a medium to dark blue/brown
patina with cleaned areas on the barrel and receiver. The left side receiver
and lever with scattered fine pitting. The wood is sound and dark, possibly
an old refinish but with traces of original varnish. Strong bore with good rifling,
dark and frosty in the grooves. Messenger Collection 4-41646 JR64 (900-1,500)
1540. WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal .40-82. Standard grade
rifle wit 26 round barrel, full magazine, uncheckered wood, straight grip
with crescent steel butt plate. Standard open sights with case colored receiver.
Ser 16523 CONDITION. Very good to excellent, the barrel and magazine retains
94-96% strong bright original blue, the receiver retains 40-50% fading case
colors on the sides of the receiver with the balance silvered, the lever and
hammer are silvery gray. The wood is sound and retains about 50% original varnish.
Excellent bright shiny bore. Messenger Collection 4-41647 JR60 (2,000-2,500)
1541. WINCHESTER SECOND MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal 44WCF. Standard
grade rifle with 24 round barrel, open sights with short serrated-edge
rear sight, uncheckered wood, straight grip with crescent steel butt plate.
Ser 75895 CONDITION. Good, all the metal retains an even dark blue/brown patina
with minor rust spotting. The left side plate and side of the receiver with
fine pitting. The wood is sound and shows moderate to heavy wear, retaining
traces of original varnish. Strong bore with sharp rifling and scattered light
pitting. Messenger Collection 4-41644 JR63 (700-1,000)
1542. REMINGTON KEENE BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal .45-70. Usual configuration with
24 round barrel, full magazine and 1-piece walnut stock. The barrel has
the original later sight with front sight a homemade replacement. No serial
number. CONDITION. Fair, no original finish remains, light to moderate pitting
on the receiver with scattered light pitting on the barrel and other metal.
The front barrel band screw is broken. The stock has a hairline crack in front
of the carrier box with no original finish remaining, having been cleaned recently.
Very good strong bore, frosty in the grooves. 4-41568 JR61 (400-600)
1543. * WINCHESTER MODEL 97 MILITARY RIOT GUN. Cal 12 gauge. Standard riot
gun configuration with 21 Þ cylinder barrel, US and flaming
bomb on the left side of the receiver with a flaming bomb on top of the barrel
with punch marks acceptance by the proof marks. The stock has rack #82 on the
bottom of the pistol grip. Ser 937364 CONDITION. Excellent, retains 95-97% strong
bright original blue with only minor edge wear and some light wear on the magazine
tube. The wood is sound and retains most of its original varnish. The butt plate
is missing Ú of the toe. Excellent bright shiny bore. Messenger Collection
4-41648 JR62 (800-1,200)
1544. MODEL 1860 HENRY RIFLE KINGS IMPROVEMENT MODEL. Cal. 44 Henry RF.
Standard Henry appearance with 24 octagon barrel and integral magazine
tube and moderately figured walnut stock numbered to another rifle. The stock
has a sling swivel base on the left side. The right side of the barrel is martially
inspected with initials CGC and H on both the receiver
and barrel. The top flat has had the original dovetail plugged and a fixed sight
dovetailed just in front of the barrel legend. The right side of the receiver
and side plate are fitted with the Kings improvement loading gate and
the slot in the magazine tube and front of the frame that formerly accommodated
the follower knob has been filled. Accompanied by the book The First Winchester,
Parsons, which lists and pictures this rifle by serial number on page 48. It
is also accompanied by a letter from Norm Flayderman, dated December 11, 1978,
describing this rifle to the gentleman who bought it from him. Ser. 3555. CONDITION.
Good. The iron retains a medium brown patina and the receiver a cleaned medium
mustard patina, probably had been polished many years ago. The edges show modest
wear with some minor hammer marks at the tops of the side plates. The replacement
butt stock does not fit very well around the tangs. The butt plate is an original
Henry butt plate, serial number 7704. The hammer safety notch does not hold.
Strong dark bore. Messenger Collection 4-41641 JR18 (15,000-25,000)
1545. EARLY WINCHESTER 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44RF. Usual early configuration
with 24 octagon barrel, marked on top flat with Henrys markings,
full magazine tube and uncheckered wood. The forearm cap and butt stock with
factory swivels. The buttstock and butt plate, are replacements, numbered 2038.
The rear sight is also a replacement. Ser. 16814. CONDITION. Good, as noted.
The barrel is a light gray-brown patina, possibly with some touch up, receiver
polished with soft edges and small nicks and dings on the side plates. The wood
has been refinished with a small sliver missing from the forearm. The bottom
lower edge of the forearm shows extensive saddle bow wear. The buttstock has
a crack behind the top tang with several dings on the comb. The fore end cap
is retained with a peened over nail. The bore is dark and pitted with some strong
rifling. Messenger Collection 4-41643 JR19 (1,500-2,500)
1546. MODEL 1860 HENRY RIFLE. Cal. 44 Henry RF. Usual configuration with 24
octagon barrel and integral magazine tube with ladder sight. Brass receiver
and walnut stock with factory sling swivels and crescent brass buttplate. The
butt trap contains a 4-piece Winchester 1866/1873 type iron and brass wiping
rod. Ser. 7671. CONDITION. Good to very good. The iron is a medium brown patina,
the receiver a medium dark mustard patina with traces of original gold wash.
The butt stock is sound, except for minor splintering at the toe, and retains
an excellent bump, very good strong bore with lots of shine and scattered light
pitting. Messenger Collection 4-41642 JR17 (9,000-12,000)
1547. SPRINGFIELD SHARPS CONVERSION RIFLE. Ser C,34704, caliber .50/70, 35
round barrel. Civil War rifle action converted to cartridge by the Sharps Rifle
Co. The stock, barrel and sighting equipment assembled by Springfield Armory.
CONDITION. Bright barrel and bands with heavy pipewrench marks at the breech.
The serial number is partially under the wood on the left side of the barrel.
The action shows 50% dull casehardening. The ESA cartouche on the
left side of the stock is sharp. The bore is bright. Mechanically excellent.
4-41612 FS204 (2,500-4,000)
1548. SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 MILITARY RIFLE. Ser 55444, caliber .54, 30
round barrel. This is within the range of the rifle usually associated with
Berdans Sharpshooter. CONDITION. Heavy pitting overall. The stock has
areas of gouging and refinish. The forearm is a replacement. The bore is poor.
The lock and set triggers work fine. Messenger Collection 4-41593 FS205 (2,000-4,000)
1549. SPENCER/SPRINGFIELD CONVERSION RIFLE Ser 31102, caliber .50 Spencer,
33 5/8 round barrel. Spencer Civil War carbine converted to rifle by Springfield
armory in 1870. Two barrel bands and ramrod added. The ramrod is a replacement.
CONDITION. Gray/brown patina overall. The wood has many dents and scratches.
The bore is bright. Mechanically excellent. 4-41600 FS203 (1,250-2,000)
1550. RARE SHARPS MODEL (A.K.A. 2ND MODEL) SLANT BREECH SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.
Ser. 32. Cal. 44, 30 octagonal barrel. Only approximately 150 rifles of
this rare model were manufactured. Primer cover has standard MAYNARDS
/ PATENT / 1845. markings. The breech block is marked Wm Robertson
/ G.W. Simpson. / PATENT / 1856. CONDITION: 60% original brown on the
barrel mixed with some surface rust, other metal surfaces are smooth grey/brown
patina mixed with minor surface rust. The top 2/3 of the hammer is broken off.
The tang sight is from a later slant breech model, also the front globe sight
is an old replacement. The ramrod is also an old replacement. The stock has
been cracked all the way through the wrist from above trigger upward toward
tang sight, otherwise very good. The bore is bright, rifling excellent. 4-41059
(5,000-10,000)
1551. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842 MUSKET. No serial number, cal .72, 42 round
barrel. Dated 1848 on lock. Rear of barrel has been filed removing date and
proof marks. CONDITION. Gray patina with moderate pitting overall except removed
by filing. The stock is missing chips around the side plate and along the ramrod
channel and has small cracks elsewhere. The bore is poor. The nipple is replaced.
The ramrod is missing. Mechanically good. 4-41133 FS315 (500-800)
1552. 1862 PATTERN SPRINGFIELD RIFLED MUSKET. Cal 58perc. Usual configuration
with 1863 dated lock plate, tulip head ramrod, accompanied by a British style
socket bayonet that has been painted brown. Ser-none. CONDITION. Fair to good,
dark brown as found attic condition. Old refinish wood, broken or missing hammer
spring and chipped hammer nose. 4-41222 JR188 (300-500)
1553. MODEL 1884 SPRINGFIELD TRAP DOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. Usual configuration
with 1884 dated breech block and 1888 cartouche, 32-1/2 barrel, button
head wiping road, stacking swivel and sling swivels, no trap in the butt. Ser
441434. CONDITION. Excellent, the barrel retains 93-95% strong original blue
with only moderate muzzle and edge wear. The breech block retains most of its
original case colors, faded and thin, brilliant in sheltered areas, the lock
plate retains 92-94% thinning finish and the buttplate about 85% strong blue
with a rack no. 12 on the tang. The stock is sound with crisp cartouche and
retains most of its original finish. Pristine shiny bore. 4-42056 JR187 (600-1,000)
1554. WITHDRAWN
1555. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAP DOOR RIFLE. Ser 290743, cal .45-70, 32 5/8
barrel. Missing the rear lock plate screw estuation. CONDITION. 90% blue on
barrel and bands mixed with light surface rust and pitting. Colors on breechblock
have turned dark, 50% of blue on trigger guard and butt plate. The stock has
been lightly sanded and no inspector marks remain. The bore is fine, mechanically
excellent. 4-41092 FS316 (700-1,000)
1556. SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR FORAGER SHOTGUN Cal. 20 ga. Scarce Forager model
with 26 bbl. having a brass bead, unmarked breechblock with a hand engraved
date of 1887. 1873 dated lockplate. Posner collection. Ser. 1101 CONDITION.
Fair to good. The barrel retains a dark as-found attic patina with light pitting
over the top of the barrel. The breechblock, hammer and lockplate are silvered
case colors. The stock has a piece of replaced wood on left side of the top
tang and a crack between the lockplate screws. The top tang is cracked through
the screw hole. The wood retains most of a recent refinish. Good bore with lots
of shine and scattered pitting. Posner Collection 4-41865 JR421 (500-1,000)
1557. SPENCER MODEL 1865 CARBINE. Ser 19594, cal .50 Spencer, 20 round
barrel. Made by Burnside Rifle Co. with standard marks on top of receiver. Unreadable
cartouche on left side of stock. The stabler cut off mechanism has been removed.
CONDITION. Brown patina on barrel and action, wiith traces of silvering at rear
of action and on lock plate. The wood has been lightly sanded and refinished.
The bore is evenly pitted, mechanically excellent. 4-41221 FS310 (800-1,200)
1558. WITHDRAWN
1559. TRIPLETT & SCOTT KENTUCKY CARBINE Cal. 50 RF. 22 round bbl.
with small forearm, one barrel band with tiny ladder sight and pinched front
sight. Unusual loading system for the butt-feed magazine. Left side of the receiver
marked in tiny letters Kentucky. This is one of the 2,000 carbines
delivered to Kentucky in 1865, intended for the Home Guard to defend
Union supply lines, but arrived after hostilities ceased. Ser. 2124 CONDITION.
About good. The metal retains a gray-brown patina overall with light pitting
on the receiver. The wood has been sanded and refinished removing any inspector
marks but remains sound without the usual cracks over the magazine tube. Excellent
bright, shiny bore. 4-42055 JR414 (1,500-2,000)
1560. NEW MODEL 63 SHARPS CONVERSION. Cal 50-70. Standard carbine configuration
with 22 barrel, carbine ladder sight with sling ring and bar. Posner collection.
Ser none. CONDITION. Completely restored finish, which eliminated all markings
from the barrel and tang. Normal markings remain on the receiver and lockplate.
Strong bright bore with scattered pitting. The wood is sound with the forearm
showing, nicks and dings. The stock with several chemical streaks the result
of the San Francisco gun exchange fire. Posner Collection 4-41870 JR310 (1,500-2,000)
1561. GERMAN MARTINI ACTION SCHUTZEN RIFLE. Cal 815x46R. Beautiful Martini
action rifle with 31 matted top octagon barrel, protected front sight
with a vernier rear sight missing the arpeture. The barrel has a grooved rib
about 1/3 the length of the top flat. The receiver is beautifully engraved with
a large stag on the left and a dogs head on the right completely surrounded
with leaf and vine patterns. The same patterns extend over the top and bottom
of the receiver, the lever and the forearm latch. The stock and forearm are
beautifully checkered and carved with shell patterns front and back of the receiver.
The stock has a large, heavy cheek piece and has carving in leaf, vine and floral
patterns and on the left side behind the cheek piece in identical patterns.
The butt plate is heavy, smooth modified Schutzen style without tangs. The sling
swivels are missing. The lever is fairly simple with double set triggers. Excellent,
bright shiny bore. Ser. 192. CONDITION. The barrel retains 96-98% original finish
under a covering of old dried oil and smoke from the San Francisco Gun Exchange
fire. There is some fine pitting around the front sight. The receiver retains
about 80% dull blue with some bright spots apparently from the fire. The forearm
has a repaired crack at the left barrel channel and some black chemical streaks
from the fire. The stock is sound and retains generous amounts of original varnish
with moderate handling and storage dings, scratches and bruises under a coating
of old oil and smoke. Posner Collection 4-41846 JR350 (1,500-2,000)
1562. BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVED BAMANN MARTINI ACTION SCHUTZEN RIFLE. Cal 815x46R.
Extremely fancy rifle with 31-1/2 fluted octagon bbl, protected ramp front
sight, grooved top rib that is matted to the muzzle and bears the silver inlay
F. Bamann Landsbat. The chamber area is further inlaid with a winged
cherub surrounded by silver floral, leaf and vine patterns. The receiver, top
tang, lever and buttplate tang are wonderfully engraved, with scenes on both
sides of the receiver. The right being a gentleman Schutzenfest participant
or a returning Jaeger, the left side being a Bavarian Bierfrau in traditional
costume with long braids, carrying ten steins of beer, all surrounded by wonderful
floral and vine engraving. The same patterns of floral and vine extend over
the other engraved surfaces. The wrist is checkered with a heavy shell carved
thumb rest, with a carved A on the right side. The buttstock has
a massive Schutzen cheek piece with a wonderfully detailed bugling stag in a
woodland scene, raised carved behind the cheek piece. The right side has a large
checkered area with flowers and leaves carved toward the butt. The Schutzen
style buttplate has a short bottom tang with no top tang. It is fitted with
an elaborate Schutzen lever and double set triggers, missing the rear vernier
sight. The forearm is small splinter style with carved demon at the tip. Posner
Collection. Ser 24078. CONDITION. Good to very good, the metal retains a grayish
finish overall, probably from smoke damage during the San Francisco Gun Exchange
fire. The markings, engraving and inlay are all sharp and crisp. The wood is
sound with a repaired crack at the right wrist, otherwise retains generous amounts
of original finish, with two or three black chemical streaks, again from the
fire. Excellent bright bore. A candidate for restoration. Posner Collection
4-41848 JR359 (1,250-1,750)
1563. UNMARKED GERMAN ZIMMERSCHUTZEN cal. about 5mm. Full size schutzen-type
rifle with 28 octagon bbl with protected front sight and vernier peep
sight, missing the aperture. It has a solid, flat-sided, Martini shaped receiver,
double-set triggers, with an elaborate shutzen lever and a massive cheekpiece
stock with long hook shutzen buttplate. The loading mechanism is up near the
muzzle and uses a percussion cap and lead ball. Semi-schnable forearm and checkered
wrist. Posner collection. Ser. none. CONDITION. Fair to good. The barrel is
an even medium brown patina. The receiver with about 50% silvered case colors,
the balance a dark gray metal color. The wood is sound with a replaced chip
on the thumb-rest, otherwise is dark and dirty with streaks of black on the
buttstock from San Francisco Gun Exchange fire. Posner Collection 4-41880 JR310
(700-1000)
1564. UNMARKED ENGRAVED GERMAN HEAVY SCHUTZEN RIFLE. Cal 8.15x56R. Gorgeous
Schutzen rifle with 29-1/2 octagon bbl having a dovetail mounted globe
front sight, missing the rear sight. It is fitted with an uncheckered straight
grain schnable tip forearm with German silver escutcheons that appears to be
a modern replacement. The buttstock, with its massive scooped cheek piece, has
a checkered wrist and thumb rest on the right side. The typical German buttplate
with a medium lower tang and no upper tang. It is fitted with typical Schutzen
lever and double set triggers. The martini action is spectacularly engraved
with a ray buck on the left side in a mountain scene and a bugling stag in a
woodland scene on the right side. Both vignettes surrounded by leaf, floral
and vine patterns, which are also on other parts of the receiver, tang and lever.
Ser-none. CONDITION. Excellent, retains virtually 100% of its very professionally
restored finish to both wood and metal. The barrel and receiver are devoid of
all markings, except for a B proof on the right side of the receiver and a small
imperial German eagle stamp just forward of that. Excellent bright, shiny bore.
4-41027 JR366 (800-1,200)
1565. * WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 POPE BARRELED LOW WALL RIFLE. Cal 22 WRF. Octagon
to round number 1 weight Stevens-Pope bbl with left hand twist, numbered on
the bottom left flat 1926. A Lyman ivory bead front sight and a dovetail blank.
The blued receiver has a tang sight. The stock and forearm are spectacular shell
grain walnut unfortunately not numbered to this gun. The buttstock is fitted
with a nickeled Swiss buttplate. Ser. 111133. CONDITION. As noted, very good
plus, the barrel retains 95-97% strong bright blue, the receiver 93-95% strong
bright blue with only edge wear and some minor flaking. The tang sight appears
to be a recent replacement. The lever, breech block and hammer retain 30-40%
case colors, strong in the sheltered areas. The wood is sound and retains most
of a professional refinish. Excellent bright shiny bore. 4-41099 JR178 (2,000-3,000)
1566. * WINCHESTER HIGH WALL PRESSURE TEST RIFLE. Cal .22. Blued high wall
receiver that has had approx. 1/2 of the upper forward edge milled away
to accommodate the pressure test barrel. The barrel is 24, about no.3
weight and marked on the top in hand stamped lettering Chamber for 22
short, and diam of bore .219 diam. of rifling .224/Twist 1 and 20
length of barrel 24 fit receiver no. 1./Use yoke no. 1. Diam 0-piston
hole .146 nickel steel. 1912. Both the barrel and receiver have
unusual tiny Winchester proof marks. The barrel is without forearm and the receiver
has an uncheckered straight stock with crescent steel buttplate. Ser. 113104.
CONDITION. Very good to excellent, the barrel retains about 90% thinning original
blue, the receiver 95-97% bright original blue. The wood is sound and retains
most of its original varnish with minor storage and use marks. The buttplate
retains 15-20% of its case colors. Pristine bright bore. 4-41098 JR184 (2,500-3,500)
1567. * WINCHESTER HIGH WALL TAKE DOWN SHOTGUN. Cal 20ga. Scarce high wall
shotgun with 26 full choke bbl, uncheckered wood with black composition
logo shotgun buttplate. The barrel has only a brass bead at the muzzle. Ser.
114328. CONDITION. Good, the metal retains 75-85% blue brown with some patina
around the take down ring and tangs. The take down ring also has been peened
on the lower edges, apparently in an effort to tighten it. Wood is sound and
retains 75-80% of original varnish on the stock and 40-50% on the forearm. The
hammer does not automatically cock when closing. Excellent bright shiny bore.
4-41097 JR179 (1,000-1,500)
1568. WINCHESTER HIGH WALL SCHUETZEN RIFLE. Ser 35167, caliber .38/55, 30 Þ
#5 octagonal barrel. The factory letter shows that it was shipped on Oct 17,
1889 but none of the features on the gun match those in the letter. The Winchester
barrel is marked with a Winchester proof mark matching the one on top of the
receiver which indicates that this barrel was installed at the factory, but
the work order on this has not been located. The vernier tang sight and wing
gauge globe front sight are Winchester. A Winchester A5 scope has been mounted
on top of the barrel and a Stith blank has been inserted in the rear barrel
sight slot. The fancy three-groove lever and double prong butt plate have been
nickel-plated. 2X wood with large cheek piece on left side of the butt stock.
CONDITION. 98% blue on barrel with slight wear on edges, 95% blue on action,
missing on the lower tang. The sights retain most of their original finish.
The wood is excellent with a few minor dents and scratches. The bore is fine.
Mechanically excellent. 4-41206 FS123 (2,500-5,000)
1569. WINCHESTER HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Ser 76158, caliber .38/40, 28
octagonal #3 barrel. The number 142 has been stamped on the bottom of the barrel
in front of the forearm and on the lower tang. The factory letter shows that
this was shipped Nov 2, 1896 on work order 21751 but no information is available
on special order features. CONDITION. Excellent with 97% blue on barrel with
slight edge wear and one dent matching a similar dent on the forearm on the
left side. 95% casehardening bright on the sides of the receiver, thinning on
the lever and the butt plate. The wood has normal dents and scratches. The bore
is bright and action is excellent. 4-41204 FS121 (2,500-4,000)
1570. WINCHESTER LOW WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Ser 81633, caliber .38/40, 30
part octagonal #1 barrel, Lyman tang sight and ivory bead front side. Factory
letter shows shipment with these features September 28, 1898. CONDITION. Excellent
with 98% blue on barrel and bright casehardening on the action. The stock has
minor scratches. The bore is bright and action is excellent. 4-41203 FS120 (2,500-4,000)
1571. *WINCHESTER LOW WALL WINDER MUSKET. Cal 22 short. Civilian model with
28 round barrel, blade front sight and Lyman model 45-receiver sight.
It has a full-length forearm, 1-barrel band with sling swivel and a metal forend
cap, straight stock with musket/carbine butt plate and a deluxe style sling
swivel in the belly. Ser. 127618. CONDITION. Very good. The barrel retains 97-98%
bright original blue. The receiver retains about 60% blue, primarily on the
right side with the balance flaked to a silver patina. The wood is sound and
retains most of its original oil finish having several black chemical streaks
down the left side of the butt stock from the San Francisco Gun Exchange fire.
The forearm has a large gouged area near the right barrel channel. Strong shiny
bore with scattered pitting. Posner collection. 4-41843 JR346 (800-1,200
1572. NO LOT
1573. * WINCHESTER HIGH WALL TAKE DOWN RIFLE. Cal 30US (30-40). Blued receiver
with 26 no. 3 weight bbl, take down, thick side receiver with Beechs
front sight, Lyman no. 6 barrel sight and what appear to be factory-installed
scope blocks. Uncheckered wood with black tip schnable forearm, straight stock
and black composition logo shotgun buttplate. The buttstock has a sling eye.
Accompanied by a Winchester A5 scope and target mounts. Ser 131043. CONDITION.
Excellent, the metal retains 95-98% strong professionally restored blue. The
wood is sound and retains about all of a custom oil finish. Excellent optics
in the scope and excellent mechanics on the rifle. Pristine shiny bore. 4-41096
JR180 (2,000-3,000)
1574. *HAENEL KK SPORT SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. Cal 22LR. Beautiful flat side
falling block target rifle with 28 tapered octagon bbl, top rib is mounted
with scope blocks containing a genuine Unertl USMC 8X Sniper scope marked USMC-Sniper.
Rifle is mounted with coarse checkered oversized forearm and exaggerated pistol
grip stock with square comb and tiny cheek piece and has been fitted with a
Remington metal buttplate. The stock and forearm have after market swivels.
The bottom of the lever and the right side of the trigger are checkered. Ser
6613. CONDITION. Excellent, retains 96-98% bright original blue with some scattered
small spots of surface discoloration on the receiver. Missing the front and
rear sights. The forearm has a couple of bruises in the checkering, otherwise
the wood is excellent and retains virtually all of its original finish. Excellent
bright, shiny bore. Excellent optics. 4-41830 JR307 (1,250-1,750)
1575. FRENCH MODEL 1866-74 BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 11mm. Early single
shot military rifle with 32 bbl., one band with sling swivels, wiping
rod in place. Ser. FH29891 CONDITION. Fair to good.The metal retains 75-80%
blue with slopped over varnish from the poorly sanded and refinished stock.
Strong bore that is dark and may clean better. 4-41821 JR161 (200-300)
1576. *REMINGTON MODEL 1903 DRILL RIFLE Cal. 30-06. Remington made 1903 with
barrel dated 9-42. All metal surfaces chrome-plated with standard semi-pistol
grip stock having an RA-P cartouche. Posner collection. Ser. 3280048
CONDITION. As noted, very good. Retains about all the nickel plating. Good,
sound wood that shows much hand polishing. Strong, dark bore that may clean
better.Posner Collection 4-41861 JR423 (250-500)
1577. * CHINESE COPY OF A RUSSIAN MOISIN-NAGANT CARBINE. Cal 7.62x54 Russian.
Carbine length version of the venerable standard Russian military rifle with
20 bbl, loop front sight and 1,000-meter rear sight with a folding spike
bayonet attached to the right side at the muzzle. In a 1-pc. wood stock with
small hand guard. Ser J9475. CONDITION. About good, retains 30-40% blue on the
metal and traces of the original varnish on the wood, otherwise the wood is
sound and clean. Strong bore, dark in the grooves. 4-41002 JR365 (100-200)
1578. * LOT OF THREE EUROPEAN MILITARY RIFLES. (1) Spanish Mauser dated 1934.
Cal 7mm. Ser 5183. CONDITION. Mismatched. Fair to good, good strong bore. (2)
Enfield No. 1 Mk 3 dated 1918. Cal 303 British. Standard configuration and markings.
Ser C15119. CONDITION. Good plus, wood is sound but dark. Metal with a heavy
coat of dried oil. Excellent bore. (3) French Model 1916 standard rifle with
32 bbl, full length woodstock with sling ring and swivel. Accompanied
by an original cruciform bayonet.and sheath Ser 43303. CONDITION. Very good,
good to very good bore. Bayonet is good. 4-41001, 4-41000, 4-40992 JR387 (250-400)
1579. SPECTACULAR FABBRI PICCIONE SPECIALE SIDE BY SIDE TWO BARREL SET. Cal
28ga. Spectacular Tomasoni engraved side lock Fabbri with two sets of 28
bbls marked 1 and 2,ingall, at the breech end of the
tapered, engraved ribs. The bbls are of super blitz steel and so
marked on the right chamber area and with the makers name and address
on the left bbl. The 1 bbls are choked 1 and 3
and the 2 bbls are choked 3 and 6. The receiver,
lock plates and all the other metal surfaces are wonderfully deep engraved with
fabulous leaf, floral and vine patterns. The floorplate has the makers
name in two tiny ribands between two flowers. The bbls have double lumps with
ejectors, the receiver with single trigger, and the locks with cocked indicators.
The wood is matching, highly figured streaky honey and chocolate French or Circassian
walnut with a beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock 14-3/8 over a fully
checkered butt, 1-3/8 drop at the comb, 1-3/4 at the heel and weighs
6lbs., 14.7oz. This shotgun is an unaltered specimen from the world famous Frank
Pachmayr Collection, bequeathed to the consignor upon Mr. Pachmayrs demise.
Accompanied by its original black leather covered red velvet-lined trunk case,
missing the manufacturers label in the lid. Ser E378. CONDITION. Excellent
to new, appears unfired, retains virtually all of its original factory finish
to both wood and metal. The buttstock has one or two minor surface scratches
from handling and storage, otherwise is near perfect. The metal has only one
or two tiny surface mars from storage and handling. All the bores are pristine.
The case is excellent with numerous small bug holes in the leather in the front.
4-41803 JR353 (45,000-55,000)
1580. PERAZZI GRAND PREMIO FULL SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN 2-BBL SET. Cal 12ga. Spectacular shotgun with 27 and 30 bbls fitted with one beaver tail style forearm, single trigger with ejectors, full side locks with cocked indicators and highly figured Monte Carlo pistol grip stock with very fine checkering, 14-3/8 over a thin black recoil pad (Consignor advises the original pad is available). The receiver and side locks are beautifully dark case colored with silver pins and silver cocked indicators, scalloped recoil shield and fences. The receiver, side locks and trigger guard have about 80% coverage extremely fine English rose and scroll engraving. This cataloguer was unable to find the engravers signature. The forearm has large engraved gold initials R.P.M. inlaid near the forearm tip. The barrels marked I are choked IC/IM. The barrels marked II are choked IM/FULL. Both sets of barrels have ivory front beads and tiny silver middle beads. The wood is highly figured with a dark oil finish and has very fine, probably 28 line, checkering. Published production records indicate this shotgun was manufactured and shipped to Texas in 1975. This shotgun was part of the famous Frank Pachmayr Collection and was bequeathed to the consignor upon his demise. Accompanied by a leather and wood trunk case with compartments for both barrels and the stock. Ser 5446. CONDITION. Excellent plus, retains 98-99% original factory finish overall. The case colors are vivid and bright, and the wood has only minor handling and use marks. The bores are pristine. Case is excellent. 4-41804 JR293 (35,000-40,000)
1581. PIOTTI MONACO 2 SIDE LOCK DOUBLE BBL SHOTGUN. Cal 12ga. Zocchi engraved
shotgun with 28 bbls, MOD/FULL, tapered matted rib, double lump, ejectors
and single trigger. The full side lock receiver is spectacularly engraved with
extremely fine rose and scroll engraving with wide leaf and vine pattern borders
over 90% of the bright polished surface. The fences are deep relief engraved
in floral and vine patterns and there is a gold crown on the opening lever.
Each side lock and the left bbl at the chamber area is inlaid with the makers
name in tiny gold letters. The wood is spectacular matching honey and chocolate
swirl Circassian walnut with fine burl patterns throughout. The splinter forearm
is beautifully checkered with a gold filigree crest of the companys logo
in the center diamond. The forend iron is identically engraved to match the
receiver. The straight buttstock, with sharp diamond side panels, is also checkered
in very fine pattern 14-5/8 pull over a full checkered butt. The drop
at the comb is 1-1/4 and 2 at the heel and weighs 6lbs., 15oz..
This shotgun is an unaltered specimen from the world famous Frank Pachmayr Collection,
bequeathed to the consignor upon Mr. Pachmayrs demise. Accompanied by
its original leather covered, red wool felt-lined trunk case with compartments
for the components, and the original specification sheet written in Italian.
Ser 8036. CONDITION. Excellent to new, appears to be unfired, retaining virtually
all of its original factory finish to both metal and wood with only one or two
minor scratches to the right side of the buttstock and other minute handling
and storage marks. The case is also new. 4-41805 JR352 (22,500-27,500)
1582. * RARE PRESENTATION LEFEVER DOUBLE RIFLE. Cal 50-110. This ultra rare
rifle is equipped with 23-5/8 bbls with wide smooth rib, a bead front
site and platinum line three leaf express sight. The rib extension is a dolls
head with third fastener and the rib is marked Lefever Arms Co. Makers.
Syracuse, NY. The right barrel is marked over the chamber Built
expressly for and on the left barrel chamber area ALFRED AMES HOWLETT
who was the President of Lefever Arms. It is fitted with double triggers and
extractors. The receiver is a standard lower grade, unmarked side lock action
with cocked indicators, lightly engraved around the borders and with three small
arabesque patterns on each lock, plus nice decorations around the screw holes,
on the bottom of the receiver and on the trigger guard. The forearm is of the
early short type with push button release and lightly engraved decorations on
either side. The stock has teardrop side panels, nicely checkered wrist with
fluted composition grip cap 13-7/8 over an old leather faced red rubber
pad. It is accompanied by a cigar box containing 31 rounds of reloaded ammunition,
a Lyman Ideal 310 loading tool, and two bullet molds. Ser 11015. CONDITION.
Very good, the barrels retain 92-94% strong rust blue with a few spots of surface
rust. The forearm is sound and is mostly a hand-polished patina showing moderate
wear. The receiver and side locks retain 80-85% of faded case colors with the
balance having turned silver. The stock is sound and excellent, retaining about
90% original varnish with one or two small nicks and bruises. Excellent bright
shiny bores. This is a rare opportunity for the Lefever collector to have a
chance to buy a genuine Lefever double rifle. 4-41793 JR200 (20,000-30,000)
1583. * FRANCOTTE BEST QUALITY BOX LOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal 12ga. Gorgeous
quadruple scalloped box lock action. The 27-5/8 barrels are choked MOD/IM.
The receiver has full coverage, very fine arabesque pattern engraving, triple
scalloped fences, plus full coverage engraving on the tang and trigger guard.
The splinter forearm has extra coverage checking and the straight grip stock
with teardrop side panels is 14 over a checkered butt. It is equipped
with double triggers and ejectors Ser 89604. CONDITION. Excellent, the original
barrels retain about all of a recently restored finish with excellent bright
shiny bores. The receiver retains virtually all of its original case colors,
slightly faded toward the front end and on the fences, and the trigger guard
about all of its original bright blue. The wood is sound and retains virtually
all of its restored finish. 4-41026 JR199 (7,000-12,000)
1584. *FRANCOTTE SIDE LOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12ga. Full sidelock
shotgun with 27-5/8 bbls, raised matted rib, Full/Mod, double triggers,
ejectors and cocked indicators. The barrels have double lumps and a third fastener.
The wood is highly figured French walnut with fine checkered splinter forearm,
tear drop side panels and straight stock 14-5/8 over a checkered butt.
Ser. 89841. CONDITION. Excellent, the wood is sound and retains about all of
its finish. The checkering has not been freshened, excellent bright shiny bores.
4-41023 (5,000-7,000)
1585. * WINCHESTER CUSTOM GRADE MODEL 21 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal 12ga. Beautiful
custom grade model 21 with 26 vent rib bbls having a red ivory front bead
and silver middle bead, choked WS-1 & WS-2, and marked in the rear panel
on the rib Custom built by Winchester. The receiver is engraved
in no. 4 pattern with game scene panels of flying ducks, partridge and two bird
dogs on the floor plate, surrounded by border patterns and light arabesque patterns.
It is fitted with a black-tipped beaver tail forearm and highly figured pistol
grip buttstock 14-3/8 over a leather-covered pad. The wood is carved checkered
with extra pattern. It is also fitted with ejectors and single selective trigger.
The grip cap is also engraved and there is an oval gold initial plate on the
belly with the initials HU. Ser 28267. CONDITION. Excellent, retains
97-98% of original blue to the barrels and receiver and 95-97% varnish on the
stock and forearm. The pad is slightly dry and shows moderate heel wear. Pristine
shiny bores. 4-41825 JR185 (4,000-7,000)
1586. * WINCHESTER DELUXE GRADE MODEL 21 SHOTGUN TWO-BARREL SET Cal. 16 ga.
Wonderful old engraved shotgun with usual boxlock receiver with three game scene
vignettes having a pheasant on the left, partridge on the right, a retrieving
setter on the floorplate and a standing setter on the trigger bow, all surrounded
with about 60% coverage arabesque patterns. The barrels are 26 choked
WS1 and WS2 and 28 choked IMP-MOD/MOD with matted ribs and ejectors. Our
shotgun has one beavertail forearm and checkered straight grip stock with checkered
side panels, single trigger, 13 1/2 over a checkered butt, with an oval
toeplate engraved with a large S. Accompanied by a Browning round-corner
two-barrel case. Ser. 18374 CONDITION. Good plus. Mechanically sound with the
barrels retaining 85-90% thinning blue with the left barrel on the 28
set having an area of chemical spotting about 6 from the breech end. The
receiver is a silver bright metal color with a series of small scratches on
the floorplate, otherwise smooth and clean. The stock is sound showing much
wear and retains a smooth hand-rubbed patina. The forearm has a series of chips
and is missing a 1 x 3/16 splinter from the left side, has two cracks
on the right side and shows heavy wear with a smooth hand-rubbed patina. All
the bores are excellent, bright and shiny with some minor plastic deposits.
4-42073 JR433 (4,000-6,000)
1587. * EARLY FRANCHI DOUBLE BARREL SIDELOCK SHOTGUN CASED TWO BARREL SET.
Cal. 12ga. Full sidelock shotgun. Two sets of barrels, one 28, the other
27 7/9. The 28 barrels are full/mod. The 27 7/8 are Mod/IC, raised matted
rib with single brass bead, double lump with ejectors. Has gas excape valves,
Remington firing pins and cocking indicators. The wood is highly figured Circassian
walnut with a splinter forearm and straight stock 14 Ú over a checkered
butt. The forearm has a gold inlay in the center with a wreath and crown marked
Imperiale Monte Carlo. The receiver is unadorned bright polished
metal, except for minor patterns around the screws and the manufacturers
name SA Luigi Franchi in gold on each lockplate. It has double triggers
with the front being articulated and the stock has tear drop side panels. Ser.
11882 CONDITION. Excellent. Nearly new having been fired very little. The barrels
retain 97-99% bright original blue with only slight muzzle wear. The receiver
and sidelocks retain all there original bright polish. The wood is sound with
only minor flaking of the finish around the locks and receiver. Excellent bright
shiny bores. Leather case is excellent. 4-41024 JR149 (10,000-20,000)
1588. BERETTA MODEL S-685 OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal. 20ga. Satin nickel box lock
action with 26 Ú vent rib bbls., Mod/IC with semi beaver tail forearm,
single selective trigger, pistol grip stock, 13 5/8 over a Beretta recoil
pad. Accompanied by its original box and booklet. Ser. D44444B CONDITION. Excellent.
Retains virtually all its original finish, both wood and metal, appears to have
been fired very little if at all. 4-41142 JR165 (1,000-1,500)
1589. * BROWNING PIGEON GRADE OVER UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal 12ga. Belgian made shotgun
with 30 vent rib barrels, choke Full/Mod with matted vent rib and coin
finished receiver with flying pigeons surrounded by arabesque patterns on both
sides. The fences have deep oak leaf patterns. It is equipped with ejectors
and gold, single selective trigger. Wood is highly figured walnut with wraparound
forearm and semi-pistol grip stock 14-3/8 over an original brown Browning
recoil pad. Ser 15284S3. CONDITION. Excellent, the barrels retain 96-97% strong
original blue with minor edge wear and one or two spots of rust near the muzzle.
The receiver, trigger guard, top tang and lever retain virtually all of their
original coin finish and most of the lacquer covering. The wood is sound and
retains 95-97% strong bright varnish with some minor bruising to the checkering
and scratches on the buttstock. Excellent bright, shiny bores. 4-41827 JR186
(2,000-3,000)
1590. * BROWNING GRADE ONE LIGHTNING OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN Cal. 12 ga. Belgian
made with 30 vent-rib barrels choked full/imp. mod. Straight grain wood
with tapered checkered forearm and checkered pistol-grip stock, 14 3/8
over a browning trap pad, lightly engraved receiver with leaf and vine patterns,
single gold-plated trigger and ejectors. Ser. 32296S70 CONDITION. Excellent.
Retains virtually all of its original factory finish with only minor handling
and use marks. A couple of chemical spots on the buttstock and edge wear on
the grip cap. Excellent bright, shiny bores. 4-42075 JR392 (800-1100)
1591. *AGUIRRE & ARANZABAL AYA DOUBLE BBL SHOTGUN. 20 ga magnum, small
box lock receiver with 28 bbls, Mod/IC, ejectors and single selective
trigger, the barrels have a vent rib with beaver tail forearm and pistol grip
stock 14-3/8 over a black logo buttplate. Ser 388266. CONDITION. Excellent,
retains 96-98% strong original blue, the wood is sound and excellent and retains
most of its original varnish, excellent bright shiny bores. 4-41754 JR 173 (750-1,000)
1592. *ITHACA VICTORY GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN. Cal 12ga. Beautiful single
barrel trap with 34 ventilated rib bbl, tapered beavertail forearm with
push button release, case colored receiver with straight stock 14-1/2
over a solid brown Pachmayr pad. Ser V290832. CONDITION. The barrel retains
96-98% strong bright blue, thin just forward of the forearm. The receiver retains
virtually all its original case colors, faded on the bottom forward end, brilliant
on the sides and in sheltered areas. The wood is sound and the forearm retains
about all of its original varnish. The stock retains most of a professionally
restored finish. Excellent bright, shiny bore. 4-41832 JR306 (1,000-1,300)
1593. *A.H. FOX CE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN 2-BBL SET. Cal 12ga. Wonderful
graded Fox with 28 bbls marked 1, Full/Full and the bbls marked
2 apparently cut to 23-7/16 with a tiny amount of choke remaining
in the right barrel. Each is equipped with its own black-tipped splinter forearm
and ejectors. The receiver is engraved with 80% coverage, arabesque patterns
with quail on the left side, wood cock on the right side and a setter on the
bottom. The buttstock is capped pistol grip and is 13-5/8 over an amateur
installed solid red pad. The wood is actually 13. Accompanied by a leather
two barrel leg-o-mutton case. Ser 22094. CONDITION. All matching, good to very
good. The 1 barrels retain 94-96% strong blue with light muzzle
wear, a scrape on the right barrel and on the rib, excellent bright shiny bores.
The 2 barrels retain 94-96% strong blue with light edge wear and
some minor spotting, with excellent bright shiny bores. The forearms show moderate
wear with flattened diamonds. The 2 forearm has the remnants of
added varnish. The receiver has traces of case colors in sheltered areas with
the balance bright metal color. The buttstock has a hairline on the left side
and one or two minor dings. The checkering is severely worn with only outline
of patterns remaining and traces of original varnish. The case is in fair condition
with the lid detached, the handle broken and the shoulder strap missing. 4-41219
JR191 (2,500-4,000)
1594. *JP SAUER SIDE LOCK DRILLING. Cal. 12x12/7x57. Beautiful sidelock drilling
with 27 bbls., articulated middle sight, caterpillar front sight and claw
mounts. The receiver is case colored with full side locks, cocked indicators,
all very nicely engraved with arabesque patterns. The top tang is fitted with
a recessed folding tang sight and the toe with a four hole cartridge trap. The
wood is highly figured walnut with engraved capped pistol grip and serrated
horn buttplate. The barrels are fitted with custom case hardened mounts containing
a Leupold 1-4x scope. Accompanied by an English made felt lined leather trunk
case with makers label in the lid. Ser. 92204 CONDITION. Excellent. Retains
virtually all its custom professional restoration to both wood and metal. Excellent
bright, shiny bores. The case is also excellent. 4-41753 (2,400-2,800)
1595. * A.H. FOX A-GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal 20ga. Delicate little shotgun
with 26 cromox bbls, Full/Mod with raised matted rib, single brass bead
at the muzzle. The receiver is engraved late patterns and the wood is moderately
figured with splinter forearm and capped pistol grip stock 14-3/8 over
a serrated black composition buttplate. It is equipped with double triggers
and extractors. Ser 202951. CONDITION. Excellent, the barrels retain 97-99%
strong bright original blue, the receiver retains 50-60% case colors, brilliant
in sheltered areas and on the top tang, with balance silvered. The wood is sound
and retains 94-96% bright original varnish with some scratches and minor dings,
primarily on the left side of the butt stock. Bright shiny bores with minor
fine etching just in front of the chambers. 4-41823 JR183 (2,000-3,000)
1596. *MARLIN MODEL 90 OVER UNDER COMBINATION GUN. Cal 410/22. Blued finish
with 26 bbls having a 22 cal top bbl and a 410 bottom bbl, tiny flat side
receiver with bird dogs on each side, double triggers and extractors with rifle
sights. The wood is uncheckered with a semi-pistol grip stock 14-3/8 over
a black logo buttplate. Ser. L214. CONDITION. Excellent, retains 96-98% strong
bright original finish over wood and metal with only very slight muzzle and
sharp edge wear, excellent bright shiny bores. 4-41106 JR172 (1,000-2,000)
1597. HATFIELD DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN TWO BARREL SET. Italian made for Hatfield
with two sets of 26 bbls, one choked CYL/IC and the other MOD/FULL, chambered
3 with double lug and ejectors. Coin finished box lock receiver with non-selective
single trigger with 40% coverage leaf and vine engraving. Dark stained lightly
figured wood. One splinter forearm and straight stock 14-1/4 over a solid
brown pad. Accompanied by a factory canvas and leather trunk case. Ser 466HR.
CONDITION. Excellent, appears new, assembled a few times but probably unfired,
retains virtually all of its original factory finish. Case is also new. 4-41117
(2,200-2,600)
1598. * L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE DOUBLE BARREL TRAP GUN. Beautiful shotgun
with 32 bbls, raised vent rib, Full/Full, beaver tail forearm and capped
pistol grip stock 14-1/2 over an Old English decelerator pad. It is equipped
with single trigger and ejectors. The current trigger is a replacement of the
original hunter one-trigger. The side locks are engraved with the makers name
and arabesque patterns surrounding game scenes of quail and ducks. The receiver
is lightly engraved with arabesque patterns and the trigger plate is marked
Hunter/one/trigger. Accompanied by a felt-lined leg-o-mutton case.
Ser RE100113S. CONDITION. Excellent, the barrels retain 97-99% strong restored
blue, the receiver and side locks retain 98-99% strong restored case colors
and the wood most of its custom finish. Excellent bright shiny bores with two
or three small spots of rust. The case is also excellent. 4-41080 JR194 (900-1,500)
1599. *BELGIAN CROSSOVER DOUBLE BARREL GUILD GUN. Cal 16 ga. Unusual shotgun
with 27 1/2 barrels, choked mod/cyl, plain box lock receiver with light
border engraving, triple scalloped fences and side clips. The barrel has double
lug and third fastener, ejectors and double triggers. Checkered splinter forearm
and a most unusual straight grip crossover stock with about 3 castoff
and a heavily scooped out comb. Both tangs have been bent to accommodate the
castoff, 15 over a red Jostam pad. The bottom of the trigger bow is inlaid
with heavy gold initials CI or IC. Ser. 1207. CONDITION.
Very good to excellent. The barrels retain 96-98% strong original blue and the
receiver about 80% blue. The wood is sound. The forearm shows substantial wear
and is dark and oil stained. The stock retains about 95% original varnish with
a couple of heavy scratches in the comb. Bright shiny bores coated with plastic.
Posner collection. 4-41841 JR345 (700-1,000)
1600. *LOYOLA DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Ser 32578, 16 gauge, 27 ß solid
rib barrel. The action, with detachable side locks, has a coin finish and is
engraved with flowers and leaves. The Loyola trademark is inlayed in gold on
the break lever. CONDITION. Like new. 4-41210 FS127 (400-600)
1601. *PARKER VH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Number 2 frame with 30
barrels, full/mod, splinter forearm, checkered semi pistol grip stock with monogrammed
composition grip cap, 14 3/8 over a deep, dog, black composition butt
plate. It is fitted with double triggers and extractors. Ser. 121092. CONDITION.
Good. The barrels retain 60-70% thin dull blue, receiver with traces of case
colors in sheltered areas is mostly a silver gray color. The wood is sound and
retains 50-60% varnish on the stock with none remaining on the forearm, the
butt plate with a crack at the top screw hole. Bright bores with fine scattered
pitting. 4-42066 JR320 (700-1,000)
1602. W. RICHARDS UNDERLEVER TRY GUN Cal. 12 ga. English made double barrel
shotgun action with 30 bbls. marked on the top rib W. Richards.
44 Fishergate. Preston. Each side of the boxlock receiver marked W.
Richards. Preston The receiver is mounted in a light-colored straight
grip English walnut stock that has no internal works, the hammers being simply
screwed to the sideplates of the buttstock, with a single fixed trigger. The
buttstock has the entire comb as a separate piece with two large wing nut thumb
screws through the bottom of the stock for adjusting the comb, the buttplate
is of wood, nicely checkered with two thumb screw adjustments. The splinter
forearm is nicely checkered and secured with a single round pin. Posner collection.
Ser. NONE CONDITION. Very good. The barrels retain about 95% dull blue, the
receiver appears to have about 50% of its original case colors. All the metal
has a heavy coat of old, dried oil. The forearm is excellent with a crack at
the pin-hole. The buttstock also with a small grain check on the left sideplate.
Shiny bores with one or two spots of pitting.Posner Collection 4-41859 JR419
(1,000-2,000)
1603. W & C SCOTT MONTE CARLO GRADE SIDE LOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal.
12ga. Beautiful highest grade Scott shotgun with 28 1/4 bbls, double lump
with square gree-type crossbolt, the bbls are choked, Mod/IC with a matted rib
and single brass bead and the makers mark Scotts Improved Bolt
at the barrel extension. The receiver and side locks are beautifully engraved
with light arabesque patterns and a pigeon on each lock. It has a full checkered
splintered forearm with a patent latch, double triggers and extractors and a
semi-pistol grip, Monte Carlo stock with tear drop side panels, 14 over
a solid brown old English pad. The stock has a drop of 1 5/8 at somb and
2 5/8 at the rear of the Monte Carlo. Ser. 70535 CONDITION. Very goodm
the barrels, forend iron, trigger guard, lever and safety retain about all of
a fine restored finish. The receiver and locks are polished bright, the wood
is sound and retains most of its excellent restored finish with freshened checkering
and a few minor handling and use marks. Excellent bright bores. 4-42245 JR585
(1,250-1,750)
1604. * WILLIAM EVANS FROM PURDYS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal 12ga. Beautiful
box lock dbl bbl shotgun with 28 bbls, choked IC/CYL, concave rib with
the makers name and address. The rear of the bbl extension is a dolls head and
third fastener with a 1 engraved on the rib and again on the opening
lever, the trigger bow and forend iron. The bbls have double lump with extractors
and the receiver with double triggers. The receiver is square-back box-lock,
beautifully engraved with very fine arabasque patter of about 65-70% coverage,
the makers name and address in ribands on both sides of the receiver. The fences
are engraved with large acorn and oak leaf patterns, the opening lever is engraved
PATENT, the top tang is lightly engraved as is the safety with the
word Safe inlaid in gold. Nicely figured replacement wood, full
checkered splinter forearm and straight grip stock 14 3/4 over a checkered
butt. The stock has a 1 5/8 drop at the comb and 3 1/8 at the heel.
Ser. 2016 CONDITION. Very good to excellent, the barrels and wood retain virtually
all of an excellent restored finish, the receiver retains 15-20% bright case
colors with the balance turned silver. The barrels are bright with a coating
of dark oil, appear to be excellent. 4-42244 JR584 (1,700-2,500)
1604A. JOSEPH LANG SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN. Cal 12ga. Beautiful trap gun with
32 octagon to round barrel, full length matted rib with two brass beads,
extractor, deep relief arabesque pattern engraved fences, plain receiver with
punch & dot and arabesque pattern border engraving around the edges of the
receiver, floorplate and trigger guard. The thumb lever inlaid with gold initials
GJG? in script. The makers name in gold on either side of the receiver
and again on the right flat of the barrel with a complete London address in
gold on the left side. The heavy beaver tail forearm is fully checkered and
the highly figured French walnut straight stock with checkered wrist 14 3/4
over a Hawkins pad. The serial number on the lower tang also in gold. Ser. 16330
CONDITION. Excellent, the barrel retains 90% professional reblack, the receiver
retains 50-60% silvered case colors, brighter in sheltered area. The floorplate
retains 75-80% blue and the trigger guard all of a professional reblack. The
forearm with a longitudinal crack at the front of the receiver about half the
length, otherwise sound and clean. The stock has an almost detachable professionally
repaired break through the wrist and retains most of a professional refinish.
Pristine, shiny bores. 13-9205 JR469 (2,000-3,000)
1604AA. *REMINGTON M.513T U.S. PROPERTY RIFLE. Cal. 22 LR. Usual configuration,
medium weight barrel with heavy beavertail forearm stock, US Property
on chamber and barrel, stock with military inspector marks in two places. Ser.
36901 CONDITION. Good to very good. Metal retains 90% dull blue, stock with
a repaired wrist retains most of the old refinish. The Redfield micrometer rear
sight bent and the slide cover broken. Excellent bright bore. 8-85683 JR42 ($100-$200)
1604AB. *MANNLICHER-SCHOENAUER MODEL 1903 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Ser. 15510, 20
round barrel, full stock with cheekpiece and sling swivels. The caliber appears
to be 6.5x54 but should be checked before attempting to fire. Cond. 85% blue
overall, thinning and mixed with light surface rust and pitting. The trap in
the buttplate contains a four-piece cleaning rod. The stock has normal dents
and scratches and is missing some chips at the buttplate. The bore is very dark.
Mechanically fine. 4-42264 (500-800)
1604AC. *COLT MODEL 1911A1 MILITARY PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP, standard configuration
with greenish parkerized finish. GHD inspector marks and checkered
brown plastic grips. Ser. 1156601 CONDITION. Very good, retains 94-96% strong
original parkerized finish with slight muzzle and sharp edge wear, strong bore,
light corrosion in the grooves. Excellent grips. 4-42248 JR 582 (400-600)
1605. *LOT OF TWO LEVER-ACTION CARBINES 1) Cal. 44 mag. Marlin model 1894 with
20 bbl., full magazine, uncheckered wood with brown Pachmayr pad. The
top of the receiver is mounted with Weaver base & rings containing a Bushnell
Sportview 4x scope and there is a brass saddle ring stud and ring on the left
side. Posner collection. Ser. 71212636 CONDITION. Good to very good. The metal
retains 93-95% original finish, missing a screw from the left side of the receiver,
the forearm is sound with several small nicks and scratches. The buttstock has
a hairline on the back of the top tang and another at the bottom tang. Excellent,
bright bore. 2) Cal. 30 WCF Winchester model 94 saddle ring carbine. Pre-war
carbine with 20 bbl., full magazine, uncheckered wood, straight stock
with carbine buttplate. Posner collection. Ser. 971734 CONDITION. Good. The
barrel and mag tube retain 92-94% original blue, the receiver traces of blue
in sheltered areas with the balance a silver-blue patina. The wood is sound
and retains generous amounts of original finish with some black chemical streaking
from the San Francisco Gun Exchange fire. The rear sight is a Marbles
replacement. Excellent bright, shiny bore. Posner Collection 4-41860/4-41869
JR424 (500-800)M
1606. *WINCHESTER MODEL 53 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal 25-20. Standard grade rifle
with 22 tapered round barrel, small pedestal front sight, flat top open
rear sight, uncheckered wood with straight stock and serrated steel butt plate.
Ser. 986573. CONDITION. Very good. The barrel retains 92-93% original blue,
the receiver has flaked to about 60% with the exposed areas a light brown patina.
The wood is sound and retains about 95% bright original varnish. Excellent bright
shiny bore. 4-42067 JR321 (1,000-1,500)
1607. *WINCHESTER MODEL 92 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal 25-20. Standard carbine
configuration with 20 barrel, full magazine, single barrel band, uncheckered
wood with straight stock and carbine butt plate. Ser. 928291. CONDITION. About
good, the barrel and magazine tube retain an even blue-brown patina with strong
blue in the sheltered areas. The carbine ladder sight is missing its slide and
screw. The ring is missing from the staple. The receiver is mostly a silver-brown
patina with scattered spots of rust on the right side. Wood is sound and retains
most of an old refinish and the tang sight has been removed leaving the sight
screws. Very worn, dark bore. 4-42062 JR322 (400-600)
1608. WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal 32WCF. Special
order rifle with 23-1/2 octagon to round bbl, full magazine, uncheckered
wood with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate. The barrel has apparently
been cut from 24. Ser 602698B. CONDITION. As noted, fair to good retaining
most of a very old refinish under a layer of varnish or heavy oil. The wood
is sound, having been sanded and amateur revarnished. Strong dark bore shows
much wear. 4-40998 JR193 (500-800)
1609. * WINCHESTER BUFFALO BILL COMMEMORATIVE CARBINE. Cal 30-30. Octagon bbl
carbine, 20, with full magazine, uncheckered wood with straight stock
and semi-crescent buttplate, blued finish with nickel trim having Buffalo
Bill etched on the left side of the receiver. Light etched engraving on
the right side of the receiver and other standard markings, plus a Buffalo Bill
medallion on the buttstock. Accompanied by its original box and colorful sleeve.
Ser WC82786. CONDITION. New, unfired, but suffering from poor storage. There
is light rust on the buttplate, plus some slight loss of finish from the buttstock
and a small check at the heel. The box has a few open seams, otherwise excellent.
4-41781 JR196 (300-400)
1610. WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVEL ACTION RIFLE. Ser 23394, caliber .38/72,
26 rapid taper octagonal barrel. The factory letter shows that it was
shipped Nov 10, 1899, returned and repaired on Dec 15, 1899, no further information
is available. A patent date AUG. 23. 98. has been added under the
regular two line marking on the left side of the receiver. CONDITION. All of
the finish on the metal has been professionally removed leaving a white surface.
The wood has been lightly sanded and revarnished. The bore is very good and
action is excellent. 4-41205 FS122 (1,000-2,000)
1611. *MODEL 99 EG LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal 300 Sav. Usual configuration with
24 tapered round barrel, schnable tipped forearm and checkered pistol
grip stock with grip cap and serrated steel butt plate with Indian embossed
toe. Receiver is mounted with Weaver bases and a Redfield 4X scope. Ser. 269877
CONDITION. Good +. The metal retains 92-94% dull blue with muzzle and sharp
edge wear. The rear sight is missing its elevator. The stock has several hairlines
on the left side plate otherwise is sound and retains most of an old amateur
refinish. Excellent bright shiny bore and excellent optics. 4-42064 JR325 (300-500)
1612. * WINCHESTER 66 COMMEMORATIVE LEVER ACTION CARBINE. Cal 30-30. Octagon
carbine, full magazine with gold-plated receiver, forend tip and buttplate.
Ser 22080. CONDITION. Probably unfired, but suffering from poor storage. The
receiver has numerous freckles in the plating. The wood is excellent. 4-41780
JR197 (250-400)
1613. *SAVAGE MODEL 219 WITH SCOPE CASE AND DOCUMENTS. NSN. Cal .22 Hornet.
26 round barrel. Weaver JH Scope with Weaver mounts on dovetails screwed
to the barrel. This is the fourth sight as there are two other sets of holes
and the open rear sight slot in the barrel. The heavy leather case is stamped
in gold LOU CALDER/N.Y. CITY/22 HORNET on the left side. Accompanying
the lot are two framed photos, one, signed in pencil, To Lou Calder Grant
Fitz, shows a man with a bolt action rifle behind a dead bear. The other
is signed Dutch Oven Cook Lionel
(the signature is not readable).
A framed, undated front page of the Miami Examiner (not dated, early WWII) has
a headline LOU CALDER ARRESTED, DID NOT HAVE LICENSE! Unfortunately,
p 3, which had the story, is missing. Cond. Traces of blue on gun with spots
of active rust. The stock is worn. The scope and bore are fine. The photos are
very good, but dirty. The paper is badly poxed. (800-1,200)
1614.- 1630 NO LOT
1631. COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER Cal 45 Colt. Usual configuration
with 5 Þ barrel, blue and case colors, one-piece wood grips with RAC
inspector marks on the bottom and DFC inspector marks on the frame.
Ser. 54739. CONDITION. Excellent, all matching serial numbers and retains about
95% original finish overall. The barrel retains 94-96% bright blue with muzzle
and edge wear and minor scratches, the cylinder retains 92-93% bright blue with
the grip frame retaining 50% original blue, strong and bright in sheltered areas
with the balance gray brown. The frame retains about 80% strong bright case
colors, faded to gray on the top strap and high points. The screws are mostly
excellent and the grips retain 30-40% varnish with a chip at the left heel,
excellent bright shiny bore. Half cock and safety notches will not hold. Messenger
Collection 4-41467 JR4 (5,000-6,500)
1632. COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration,
7 Þ barrel, one-piece wood grips, US on the left side of frame
and DFC inspector marks, bulls eye ejector rod head. Ser. 111632.
CONDITION. Good, all matching numbers, no original finish remains, sound mechanics,
and very worn grips with major dings on the bottom. Several replaced and worn
screws, strong bore with sharp rifling, dark in the grooves. Messenger Collection
4-41466 JR10 (3,000-4,000)
1633. COLT 1877 DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. Cal 38 Colt. Blue and case colored finish.
4 Þ barrel, rampant Colt black composition grips. Ser. 122370. CONDITION.
Excellent, retains about 95% original finish overall. The barrel and cylinder
retain 96-97% strong bright blue with some light scratches on the cylinder and
slightly thinned on the ejector rod housing. The back strap also thin, but the
rest of the grip frame, bright glossy blue. The frame retains most of its original
bright case colors, faded and thin on the top strap and recoil shields. Excellent
grips and bright shiny bore. Messenger Collection 4-41478 JR12 (1,500-1,800)
1634. COLT MODEL 1878 DA REVOLVER. Cal 45 Colt. Blued finish, 7 1/2 barrel,
rampant Colt black composition bird head grips with a lanyard loop in the butt.
Ser. 31034 CONDITION. Good. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain about
50% thin bright blue. The frame retains about 80% thin blue with excellent grips
and bright strong bore with minor pitting. Mechanics need attention, hammer
will not hold full cock or safety notch. Posner collection. 4-42051 JR337 (700-1,000)
1635. COLT ENGRAVED 1877 DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. Cal 38 Colt. Factory engraved
with 50-60% coverage with light patterns on the cylinder, 5 barrel and
black composition rampant Colt grips. Ser. 34833. CONDITION. Fair to good. No
original finish remains being a dull gray metal finish overall. The grips are
heavily worn and most of the serial numbers are worn from the frame and butt.
Sharp strong bore, mechanics need attention. Messenger Collection 4-41476 JR13
(1,000-1,500)
1636. COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER Cal 44WCF. Blued finish, 7 Þ in.
barrel, rampant Colt black composition grips, Ser. 32165. CONDITION. Excellent,
retains 96-97% original bright blue with only light muzzle and edge wear with
some light flaking on the ejector rod housing and thinning of the backstrap.
Excellent grips with right turning chocolate. Excellent bright shiny bore. Messenger
Collection 4-41474 JR2 (3,000-4,000)
1637. SMITH & WESSON SECOND MODEL AMERICAN REVOLVER. Cal. 44 American.
Nickel finish, 8 barrel with smooth wood grips numbered to the revolver.
The grip numbers appear to have been factory changed. Ser. 21303. CONDITION.
Excellent, retains 94-95% good nickel with some pimpling around the side plate
frame and barrel lug. The grips are excellent and retain generous amounts of
original finish, several boogered screws, excellent bright shiny bore. Messenger
Collection 4-41470 JR9 (3,000-5,000)
1638. SMITH & WESSON MARTIAL SCHOFIELD Cal 44 American. Blued finish 7
in. keyhole barrel, 2 pc. Wood grips, with sharp cartouches, and the date 1876
on the left grip, US on the butt and various inspector marks on
the barrel. Ser. 5975. CONDITION. Very good to excellent, the barrel retains
65-75% thin blue brown, the cylinder 60% blue, and the frame about 90% bright
blue. The left grip has a tiny chip at the toe, otherwise both are very good
and retain traces of original finish. Bright shiny bore. Messenger Collection
4-41484 JR1 (3,000-4,000)
1639. SMITH & WESSON NO 3 TARGET REVOLVER Cal 44 Russian. Blued finish,
6 Þ key hole barrel, target sights and diamond checkered wood grips.
This is what the Smith & Wesson factory refers to as a Club Gun.
According to the factory historian these revolvers were for presentation for
testing and were generally given to various dignitaries or local shooters for
test and evaluation. This particular revolver was apparently a test piece as
it was originally given to a gentleman named W. Goodrich and sometime
later in 1898 to another gentleman O. Hodgkin. Factory records further
indicate that it is a caliber .44 with 6 Þ barrel. Apparently no other
information is available, factory letter follows. Ser 01. CONDITION. Excellent
retains 95-97 % bright factory refinish, with usual wear at the muzzle and sharp
edges. The high points of the cylinder mostly flaked to a brown patina. The
hammer and trigger guard retain 15-20% case colors with the balance faded to
gray. Very good grips and show moderate wear. Excellent bright shiny bore. Messenger
Collection 4-41477 JR3 (2,500-3,500)
1640. PAIR OF ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS. Cal. 45 Colt. Both
revolvers are after market identically engraved with 90% coverage. Very good
deep leaf and vine pattern engraving that covers the entire frame, cylinder,
most of the grip frame and barrels. They are both nickel plated with stag grips
and are accompanied by a modern two gun casing. Ser. 69402 and 75313. CONDITION.
As noted, retains virtually all its custom, after engraving nickel finish, good
mechanics and excellent grips. Both have excellent shiny bores. Messenger Collection
4-41511 JR20 (3,000-5,000)
1641. NO LOT
1642. *SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL LADYSMITH REVOLVER Cal. 22 Nickel Finish,
3 bbl with black composition grips. Ser. 1555. CONDITION. Very good, retains
95-96% strong, bright nickel with one minor spot and two or three other small
rust spots on the top strap. Excellent grips and excellent bright shiny bore.
Messenger Collection 4-41532 JR16 (1,200-1,500)
1643. *RARE BRITISH CONTRACT COLT 1905 PISTOL. Cal. 45ACP. Blued finish with
4 7/8 barrel, rounded knurled hammer and full diamond checkered wood grips
and the special lanyard loop on the bottom of the left side of the frame, tiny
British proofs on the left rear part of the frame and the barrel. This appears
to be one of the 50 contracted to the British government. Ser. 3463. CONDITION.
Very good, retains 65-75% original finish overall, the grips are excellent,
very good to excellent bright bore. Messenger Collection 4-41490 JR14 (2,000-3,000)
1644. *COLT 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 45ACP. Usual configuration with early
rounded sight and 1911 last patent date, diamond checkered walnut grips and
2-tone mag. Ser. 22797. CONDITION. Good, retains 50-60% thinning bright original
blue overall showing moderate wear to the metal and heavy wear on the grips,
overall tight with an excellent bore. Messenger Collection 4-41489 JR8 (500-700)
1645. *COLT MODEL 1902 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 38 ACP. Blued finish, long slide
with rear serrations and black composition grips, lanyard loop on the left side
of the grip frame with full blue magazine. Ser. 41479. CONDITION. Excellent,
retains 95-97% strong bright original blue, with only minor slide edge wear
and other sharp edge wear, thinning front strap, excellent bright bore. Messenger
Collection 4-41495 JR15 (1,500-2,000)
1646. *RARE MARTIAL COLT ARMY MODEL 1902 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal 38ACP. One of
the rare 200 pieces purchased by the army with long slide and rear serrations,
converted from sight safety to fixed sight with after market coarsely checkered
wood grip panels. All matching numbers with US on the left trigger guard. Ser.
193 CONDITION. Good, very good, as noted, retains all of a professional restoration,
edges slightly soft with matte finish, bore with strong rifling, dark from corrosive
priming. Messenger Collection 4-41485 JR6 (3,000-4,000)
1647. *LOT OF COLT 1911A1 AND COMMERCIAL CONVERSION KIT. Cal 45ACP & 22LR.
(1) Standard 1911A1 with usual markings GHD inspector marks and
brown plastic grips with original blued magazine. Ser. 1615803. CONDITION. Excellent,
retains virtually all of a fine commercial re-blue, excellent shiny bore. (2)
1950s Colt conversion unit in original two piece wood grain box, complete
with vapor barrier paper and booklet CONDITION. Excellent plusnear new.
Messenger Collection 4-41486 JR5 (600-800)
1648. *COLT 3RD MODEL WOODSMAN MATCH TARGET. Cal. 22LR Blued finish, 6
barrel with black composition thumb rest grip in original two-piece wood grain
box and target. Ser. 174434-S. CONDITION. Excellent plus, retains about 99%
bright original blue, near perfect bore, excellent box. Messenger Collection
4-41459 JR7 (400-600)
1649. MINIATURE COLT 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Precise scale miniature
of the Colt 1851 Navy with 3 Þ octagon bbl., 6 overall, traditional
blue and case colored finish with brass grip frame, 1-pc walnut grips and Naval
battle roll scene on the cylinder. Accompanied by a velvet lined walnut presentation
case and a United States Historical Society plaque. Ser. 46. CODITION. New,
retains virtually all its original factory finish. Case is also new. 4-41114
JR124 (800-1,200)
1650. MINIATURE COLT BUNTLINE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Scale miniature of the
famous Buntline special with 5 5/8 bbl., 8 overall, bulls-eye ejector
rod head and 1-pc walnut grips with exact markings and legends even to the vernier
sight recessed in the top of the frame. The finish is traditional blue and case
colored. Accompanied by a glass top walnut presentation case with America
Remembers brass plaque. Ser. 46. CONDITION. New, retains virtually all
its original factory finish. Case is also new. 4-41115 JR 122 (800-1,200)
1651. MINITATURE 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Precise scale miniature of
1860 Army percussion revolver, 3 ß bbl 6 Þ overall, traditional
blue and case colored finish with brass trigger guard, 1-pc walnut grips and
Naval battle roll scene on the cylinder. Accompanied by a velvet lined walnut
presentation case and a United States Historical Society plaque. Ser. 46. CODITION.
New, retains virtually all its original factory finish. Case is also new. 4-41113
JR125 (800-1,200)
1652. MINIATURE 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH SHOULDER STOCK. Precise
scale miniature of 1861 Navy percussion revolver, 3 Þ bbl 6 overall,
traditional blue and case colored finish with brass trigger guard, 1-pc walnut
grips and Naval battle roll scene on the cylinder. The shoulder stock is traditional
form, 7 ß overall with brass furniture, blued saddle ring, thumbnut and
lock. Accompanied by a glass top, velvet lined walnut presentation case and
a United States Historical Society plaque. Ser. 46. CODITION. New, retains virtually
all its original factory finish. Case is also new. 4-41110 JR126 (800-1,200)
1653. MINIATURE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY. Scale miniature of a 7 Þ black
powder frame SAA that measures 6 overall with a 3-1/2 barrel. It
is a precise copy of a Colt single action revolver with 2 line patent markings
on the frame, correct barrel and caliber markings. A standard blue and case
colored finish with bulls-eye ejector rod head and 1-pc walnut grips. Accompanied
by walnut presentation case, green velvet lined with brass United States Historical
Society plaque. Ser. 46. CONDITION. New, retains virtually all its original
factory finish, case is also excellent. 4-41112 JR121 (800-1,200)
1654. MINIATURE COLT WALKER PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Precise scale miniature of
the famous Colt Walker with 4 Ú octagon to round bbl., 7 Ú overall,
traditional blue and case colored finish with brass trigger guard and Texas
Ranger Indian fight roll scene on the cylinder. Accompanied by a walnut velvet
lined presentation case with United States Historical Society plaque. Ser. 46.
CODITION. New, retains virtually all its original factory finish. Case is also
new. 4-41111 JR123 (800-1,200)
1655. RARE PRESENTATION GRADE LARGE RING MAUSER BROOMHANDLE CARBINE. Cal 30Mauser.
This rare carbine is equipped with an 11 Þ barrel, long deluxe checkered
flat bottom forearm and beautifully checkered stylized pistol grip stock with
fluted grip cap, ribbon and diamond checkering with Monte Carlo cheek piece
and Mauser logo black composition butt plate. The wood is some sort of heavy
dark material possibly ebony or dark rosewood, with a glossy varnished finish.
The receiver is beautifully engraved with game scenes on both sides having vignettes
of a moose on the left side and a leaping white-tail buck on the right side,
both in woodland scenes. The left rear recessed panel on the receiver has a
raised silver bobcat head. The game scenes are surrounded with arabesque patterns
and the recesses along both sides of the receiver, over the chamber and at the
muzzle are also engraved in arabesque patterns. The front globe sight is on
a small raised ramp; the rear sight is graduated to 500 meters with a peep arpeture.
Most of the arabesque pattern engraving has been recently chased, probably after
the metal was refinished. The trigger is gold plated. This pistol is also accompanied
with an after market inlaid recessed mahogany felt lined case. The original
ATF form 4 dated 1963 with 200% IRS tax stamp, the book System Mauser
Breathed & Schroeder and 3 photographs accompanied by Ser 71. CONDITION.
As noted, retains all the professionally restored finish except where the engraving
was chased. The wood is sound and retains most of its restored finish. The bolt
and follower have been jeweled. Excellent sharp bore that is slightly frosted.
4-41109 JR98 (12,500-17,500)
1656. 1916 DWM LUGER. Cal 9mm. Standard military Luger with 3 7/8 barrel,
1916 chamber date with full checkered wood grips accompanied by a brown clamshell
holster marked with a Dresden makers name and address and dated 1916. Ser. 7179a.
CONDITION. Excellent, retains 94-96% strong original finish, all matching including
the grips and wood based magazine. The grips show light diamond point wear and
the appointments retain about 65% fading straw colors. Good magazine and excellent
bright shiny bore. The holster is dry and slightly shrunken so that the pistol
does not fit well inside and is difficult to remove once installed. Otherwise
retains about 80% of its original brown finish. 4-42068 JR330 (500-800)
1657. *1900 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER. Cal. 30 Luger. Usual configuration, 4 ß
bbl. Spread winged American eagle over the chamber, type 2 safety with narrow
trigger. Full checkered wood grips with wood base magazine. Ser. 9030. CONDITION.
About good, all matching, the barrel a thin silvery gray, the frame and toggle
retain 80% thinning blue, receiver 40-50% blue, grips are modern replacements
with crude cutout for the grip safety which binds its function. The magazine
is a military replacement numbered 7140. The bore is worn, dark and frosty in
the grooves. 4-41218 JR115 (500-800)
1658. 1896 MAUSER BROOMHANDLE WITH STOCK/HOLSTER. Cal 30Mauser, small ring
configuration with 5 Þ barrel, fine serrated grips with lanyard loop.
The stock is a military type not numbered to this pistol, the leather carrier
has the ammunition pouch on the front and belt loops on the back but is missing
thumb strap and cleaning rod pouch. Ser 216951. CONDITION. Good, retains most
of an old refinish, broken extractor, good worn grips and good to very good
bore. The stock holster is sound with remains of an old revarnish. It is numbered
859. The leather is sound just missing the 4 described pieces. 4-41012
JR110 (600-1,000)
1659. *ASTRA BROOMHANDLE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal 30Mauser. Blued finish, 5-1/2
bbl, slab side with coarse serrated wood grips, slotted for shoulder stock with
lanyard ring in the butt. The rear sight is graduated to 1,000 meters. Ser 29594.
CONDITION. Excellent, retains virtually all of its original blue finish, most
of the niter blue worn from the rear sight and firing pin retainer. Excellent
grips and excellent bright, shiny bore. Posner Collection 4-42013 JR254 (1,000-1,500)
1660. *GLISANTI MODEL 1910 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal 9mm Glisanti. Blued finish
with 3-3/4 tapered round bbl with Luger-like appearance having flat sides
with angled grip and checkered grip panels. It has checkered front strap and
a nickel plated magazine and bolt. Posner Collection. Ser M790. CONDITION. Excellent,
retains 97-98% strong bright original finish with only minor muzzle and edge
wear. There is one small scratch on the left side. The grips are very good and
retain 92-93% original varnish with two large gouges on the right side. Excellent
bright shiny bore. Posner Collection 4-41891 JR216 (700-1,000)
1661. CYQ P38 MILITARY PISTOL. Cal 9mm Luger. Usual configuration, with blue finish and mottled brown composition grips. Ser 5399a. CONDITION. Very good, all matching, retains 93-95% original finish, excellent grips, very good bore, original WaA 539 magazine. 4-41017 JR111 (300-600)
1661A. BLACK NAZI SS UNIFORM. Heavy black wool winter SS uniform with 4-button
front, patch pockets on both sides top and bottom with pebble finish silver
buttons. The collar is edged with silver piping and with SS ruens on the right
side and three silver pips on the left, the right shoulder has a narrow epaulet
with six rows of braided silver piping. The cuffs are turned up 4 1/2
with the left having a Unit band with silver embroidered Adolph Hitler.
The left sleeve has a red wood band with black edges and an applied white circle
with black swastika. The left breast pocket has attachments for two badges which
are missing with another badge attachment about the pocket. The body of the
jacket is lined with dark gray polished cotton and the sleeves with blue and
white sateen. The left inside pocket has a tag with the RZM mark
, Rock SS size 38 with another number which is probably the order
number and a set of SS ruens. In the back at the top is a sewn in black tag
with yellow embroidery bearing the inscription Stechbarth/BERLIN W.50/Tauentzlen
str .6. The back of the jacket is form fitted with two more pebble grain
buttons above the split in the tail. The trousers are matching black wool jodhpurs
with laced sides and side ties. They have 3 pockets on the right side with one
being a small watch pocket and an adjustment strap with buckle on each side.
The trousers are unlined with heavy cotton duck pockets. CONDITION. Excellent,
no evidence of mothing, the material and colors are strong and bright. The arm
band colors are brilliant with the white circle yellowed. A rare uniform that
probably belonged to Obersturmfuhrer/Wilhelm Beck whose SS hat is
being sold elsewhere in this catalog. 4-42231 JR569 (6,000-10,000)
1661AA. NAZI SS PANZER OFFICERS HAT. Wehermacht green with red piping, silver
braid chin strap with black velvet band with the Nazi eagle at the peak and
the SS skull and crossbones on the black band. The caps bill is black with a
brown underside. The lining is tan sateen with a celluloid shield inside the
shield which has a typewritten nametag of OBERSTURMFUHRER/WILHELM BECK
2.../SS.Pz.Rgt.1 the lining of the hat is marked with the makers name.
CONDITION. Five or six small moth holes, piping faded to rose color, otherwise
very good to excellent, the lining and sweatband are good. 4-42230 JR568 (1,250-1,750)
1661AB. VERY RARE EARLY NAZI FIELD CAP (KRATZEN) WITH 1929 SA-SS EAGLE AND
JAWLESS EAGLE BADGES. According to Kit Wilsons book on SS headgear prior
to the summer of 1934 enlisted men of the Allgemeine-SS occasionally wore a
cap similar to this type used by the Imperial German Army during WWI. This hat
is decorated with white cotton piping around the top and around the circumference
of the hat. The scribbling eagle is either tin or aluminum and the interior
of the hat made of the same type of waterproof, rust-brown material found in
other Allgemeine-SSRZM caps. SIZE. The cap is approximately 5 or 6. SS-RUNES
in gold circle in the crown. As Runes-VA-1933 stamped inside a border
also in the crown. The hat was originally in Wilsons collection and this
very same hat is illustrated in his book on SS headgear. CONDITION. Fine with
slight wear along the lower edge of the sweatband. 4-42262 JJ 8 (4,000-6,000)
1661AC. BOOK- ADOLPH HITLER, PICTURES FROM THE LIFE OF THE FUHRER
in German. Cigarette card album with actual photos tipped in showing 1934 and
1935. Copyright 1936. Cond. Excellent with some spotting and wear on the cover,
internally bright. 4-42276 FS504 (200-400)
1661AD. RARE NAZI SS SILVER RING. Size 11 1/2. Band has a solder mark inside.
The outside has the raised skull and cross bones, a triangle with a backwards
N, a swastika in a circle, runes and arrow in circle, a hexagon with an asterisk
and another triangle. It is engraved on the inside S. 1C. W. Lorenz 30.08.40
H. Himmles Cond. Minor wear overall. 4-42263 (2,500-4,500)
1661AE. SWISS CONTRACT LUGER MODEL 1900 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Ser. 1533 with
all visible numbers matching, correct Swiss magazine with no number, also another
spare magazine (with chip on wood). Cal. 7.65mm. 4 3/4 barrel. 2nd variation
with cross in starburst over the chamber. CONDITION. 97% blue overall with holster
wear on barrel. A couple of tiny scratches on left side of breech. The grips,
bore and action are fine. 4-42275 (3,000-4,000)
1661AF. * LOT OF ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 63 AND COLT WOODSMAN. Cal 22 LR.
(1) Winchester with standard 23 tapered round barrel has been engraved
on the left side of the receiver with a large squirrel and mountains in the
background, surrounded by oak leaves, and a running rabbit in a field surrounded
by oak leaves on the right side. The forend cap is engraved with a circlet of
oak leaves. About 65% of the forearm and each side of the wrist and pistol grip
are beautifully carved in relief oak leaf patterns. The top of the receiver
is engraved Billie Loftus and the barrel and receiver are mounted
with a Redfield scope base. The engraving and carving accomplished by Orville
Kuhl. Ser. 38924. CONDITION. Excellent. The engraving is through the blue with
most all of the remaining blue strong and bright. The wood is sound and retains
most of its original strong varnish around the carving except around the top
tang which is chemically stained from the San Francisco Gun Exchange fire. (2)
Colt Pre-war Woodsman sport with 4 1/2 barrel, adjustable rear sight and
fitted with after market thumb rest, brown composition grips having a bird dog
on each side. Both sides of the frame are beautifully engraved with a squirrel
and rabbit on the left side and a bear and a bird dog on the right side surrounded
by arabesque patterns with diamond cut borders. The engraving extends about
1/2 up the barrel and at the muzzle and the sides of the front sight are
also cut diamond engraved. The right side of the slide is engraved Burt
Loftus. This engraving also done by Orville Kuhl. The trigger is wider
than normal and checkered. Ser. 144880. CONDITION. The engraving was cut through
the blue and shows white. The remaining blue is dark and original. Very good
grips, excellent bright shiny bore. Posner collection. 4-41840 JR344 (1,000-1,500)
1662. *LOT OF GERMAN LUGER AND BROOMHANDLE ITEMS. (1) 1917 Artillery Luger
parts. Cal 9mm. Consists of barrel with fine tune rear sight, frame, receiver,
toggle link, side plate and some internal parts. Ser 1742. CONDITION. Appear
to be all matching, overall appearance is that it may have been through a fire.
Strong bore, dark in the grooves. (2) Leather covered wood broomhandle bolo
holster. Appears to be a regular broomhandle stock that has been modified by
having had the attaching iron and tip of the stock cut and a beautiful brown
leather cover sewn in place. The lid has also been modified from a side opening
to end opening. CONDITION. Excellent, lovely russet brown patina to the leather
and dark finish to the lid. (3) Erma 22 conversion unit for a Luger. The barrel
measures 7-1/4 overall with a spacer for a 4 barrel gun or with
it removed, for a 6 barrel gun. The kit is complete with barrel, lock
nuts, toggle, bolt and link, wiping rod and aluminum base magazine. All in its
original 2-pc. green box. Ser 1196. CONDITION. Excellent, shows light wear.
Retains most of its original finish. Posner Collection. 4-42005, 4-42019, 4-41990
JR232 (1,000-1,500)
1663. *WALTHER PP SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal 32acp. Brushed war time blued finish,
3-7/8 bbl, eagle-N proofs on the right side and Nazi eagle-F proof on
the left side of the frame. Flat checkered wood grips with Walther
in a riband at the top on each side. Posner Collection. Ser 358676P. CONDITION.
Excellent to new, appears unfired, retaining virtually all of its original finish
with only very minor handling and storage marks and wear. The grips are also
excellent, pristine bore. Posner Collection 4-41888 JR262 (500-800)
1664. *WALTHER PP SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal 32 ACP. Prewar commercial pistol with
crown-N proofs on the right side, mottled brown composition grips with Walther
banner at the top, black composition finger rest magazine. Accompanied by its
original 2-pc wood grain, pink paper lined box that also contains 3 nickel plated
dummy rounds in a little compartment, a spare magazine, a small aluminum tin
with repoussed top depicting the Walther factory which contains a cellophane
wrapped packet of tow, a small aluminum bottle with a cork containing original
oil and small yellow cloth wiping rag. Also included is a blued metal wiping
rod and an original instruction booklet in German. Ser. 756794 CONDITION. Excellent
+ appears to be unfired, retaining virtually all its original bright factory
blue with 1 fingernail sized spot of rust pitting on the left side of the slide.
Perfect grips and bore. The box has 3 broken corners on the lid and 1 on the
base with some dirt spots on the lid. The cleaning box and magazine appear new.
Posner collection. 4-42018 JR340 (700-1,000)
1665. TYPE 14 JAPANESE NAMBU PISTOL. Cal. 8mm Nambu. Large trigger guard, 17.11
date with serrated slab wood panels. Ser. 58672 CONDITION. Fair to good. Thin
gray brown finish overall with scattered pitting over most of the metal. The
grips show moderate to heavy wear, mis-matched magazine, excellent bore. 4-41007
JR146 (150-300)
1666. *LOT OF TWO EUROPEAN MILITARY HANDGUNS. (1) Husqvarna Lahti semi-auto
pistol. Cal 9mm. Usual configuration, blued finish with black checkered logo
composition grips. Ser D15426. CONDITION. Excellent, retains 97-98% strong original
blue, with only light muzzle and edge wear. Excellent grips, pristine bore.
(2) Webley. Cal 9mm. Blued finish with 5 bbl, ß length slide, large trigger
guard with diamond checkered pressed horn grips. Ser 55885. CONDITION. Excellent,
retains 98-99% strong bright original blue with only very minor edge wear. The
grips with a replaced chip at each heel, otherwise excellent. Pristine bore.
Posner Collection. 4-41890, 4-41895 JR217 (800-1,200)
1667. *LOT OF TWO MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOLS. (1) Japanese early type 14 Nambu
pistol. Cal 8mm Nambu. Blued finish with 4-1/2 bbl, coarse serrated wood
grip panels, small trigger guard, 6.5 date code. Ser 20450. CONDITION. Excellent,
all matching including the magazine, retaining virtually all its original factory
finish. Pristine bore. (2) Inglis Mark 1 high power. Cal 9mm. Early configuration
with short ramp front sight and fixed ramp rear sight with black composition
checkered grips. Ser 1T7157. CONDITION. Excellent to new, appears unfired, retains
virtually all of its original greenish black parkerized finish. Excellent grips,
pristine bore. Posner Collection. Posner Collection 4-41976, 4-41977 JR233 (1,000-1,500)
1668. *BERETTA MODEL 70 ENGRAVED GOLD PLATED SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 32 ACP.
Spectacular full coverage engraved pocket pistol, gold plated grips, inlaid
completely around the back strap with mother of pearl. The engraving is of good
quality and heavily gold plated with blued hammer, slide lock and takedown.
It is accompanied by an original brown leather velvet lined, hard-shell case
containing the pistol, a spare magazine with gold plated, finger rest base and
a cleaning brush with gold plated wire handle. Ser. A03372 CONDITION. Excellent,
appears new, unfired, retaining virtually all its original factory gold plating.
The case and accessories also new. 4-41025 JR131 (1,500-2,000)
1669. *FN POCKET MODEL ENGRAVED SEMI-AUTO PIST