940. WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE CAL: .40-65. Standard grade rifle with 26" octagon barrel, full magazine, bead front sight and modern semi buckhorn rear sight. Uncheckered wood with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle as having originally had a set trigger which is now missing and that it was shipped July 16, 1890 & returned and repaired on June 15, 1911. SN 41963 CONDITION: About good. Traces of original finish remain in sheltered areas, otherwise the barrel retains a smooth, light patina with scattered light surface rust. The magazine tube has a couple of small dents with scattered light surface rust. The balance of the metal, with traces of silvered case colors, is mostly a gray patina with light to moderate rust pitting, heavier in some places. The wood is sound and retains about all of a sanded, light refinish. Replaced lower tang screw. 4-43231 JL298 (800-1,200)

941. WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. CAL.: .40-82. Standard grade rifle with 26" round barrel, modified front sight with a modern semi-buckhorn rear sight, uncheckered wood, straight stock with crescent steel buttplate. SN 13583. CONDITION: Traces of original finish remain on the barrel in sheltered areas with the rest of the metal a mottled silver/gray color with scattered surface rust. The wood is sound with a sanded refinish. Strong bright bore, scattered pitting. 4-43712 JL121 (800-1,200)

942. *WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION CARBINE. CAL.: .30US (.30-40). Standard grade carbine with 22" round barrel, replacement front sight blade and non-original rear sight. Uncheckered wood with grasping groove forearm, straight stock and crescent steel buttplate. SN 54726. CONDITION: Good. About 40% barrel blue, the receiver with traces of finish, the balance being a silver/gray. The wood is sound, with usual handling and use marks and a few small gouges. No original finish remains. Strong bore with good shine, dark in the grooves. 4-43714 Z55 (800-1,500)

943. *WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE CAL: .45-70. Standard grade carbine with 22" round barrel, full magazine, brass blade front sight and 1,000-yard ladder rear sight. Straight grain walnut stock and forearm with straight grip and Winchester logo black composition buttplate. SN 121139 CONDITION: Good. The barrel and magazine tube retain 40-50% strong blue mixed with brown turning silver over the forearm and chamber areas. The receiver with traces of finish in the sheltered areas, is mostly a medium gray patina. The stock has a replaced chip at the toe otherwise, the wood is sound with normal light nicks, dings and scratches and retains most of a light refinish. Strong, bright bore, dark in the grooves. 4-44126 JL284 (3,000-5,000)

944. WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE CAL: .38-56. Standard grade carbine with 22" round barrel, full magazine, 2,000-yard ladder rear sight, straight grain walnut stock and forearm with straight grip and steel carbine buttplate. SN 70099 CONDITION: About good. No original finish remains. Traces of silvered case colors on the receiver, otherwise a mottled light-brown patina overall. The stock has a hairline on the right wrist otherwise, the wood is sound with nicks, dings and bruises and a couple of light gouges. Strong, bright bore, dark in the grooves. 4-44125 JL285 (2,500-3,500)

946. WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. CAL.: .38WCF. Standard grade rifle with 24" octagonal barrel, half-nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight, uncheckered wood with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate with trap. SN 213147. CONDITION: About very good. The barrel retains 75% thin blue, the magazine tube with blue in the sheltered areas and a blue/brown patina. The receiver retains about 50% thin blue. Lever and hammer retain 10-15% case colors with the balance turned silver. The wood is sound with normal use and handling marks and a thin coat of applied varnish. Bright, shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-43706 Z49 (1,250-2,250)

947. WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE CAL: .32-20 Standard grade rifle with 24" octagon barrel, full magazine, half-nickel front sight and semi buckhorn rear sight, uncheckered wood with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate without trap. SN 328111 CONDITION: Good to very good. Retains about all of a restored finish to both wood and metal. The barrel and magazine tube are a blue-brown patina, the receiver is bright blue with light pinheads of rust. The wood is sound and retains most of its restored finish. Bright, shiny bore. 4-44105 Z89 (1,200-1,500)

948. *WINCHESTER MODEL 71 DELUXE RIFLE. CAL.: .348. Late manufacture with short tang, 24" tapered round barrel, integral ramp front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. The left side of the receiver factory tapped for receiver sight, checkered wood with beavertail forearm and capped pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate, deluxe forearm cap with integral sling swivel and swivel base inletted in the stock. SN 37356. CONDITION: Good to very good. Metal retains 85-90% strong original blue, thin on the edges and on the belly of the receiver. The wood is sound and retains about 90% varnish. Bright, shiny bore. 4-43720 Z56 (1,000-1,500)

949. *WINCHESTER MODEL '71 LEVER ACTION RIFLE CAL: .348. Standard grade rifle with 24" tapered round barrel, integral ramp front sight with hood and semi buckhorn rear sight. The receiver is factory drilled and tapped for a receiver sight. Uncheckered wood with beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. The stock and magazine tube are fitted with non-factory detachable flush mount swivels. SN 41049 CONDITION: Very good. The metal retains 96-97% strong, bright, original blue. The wood is sound, missing a small chip on the left wrist and retains 92-94% original varnish with some light scratches, handling marks and dings. There is a scratch on the left side of the receiver. 4-43931 JL297 (400-700)

950. *BROWNING MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE CAL: .45-70. Standard grade carbine with 22" barrel, square base front sight and ladder carbine rear sight, full magazine, uncheckered wood with straight stock and carbine buttplate. Accompanied by a nylon bandolier containing 50 rounds of Remington and federal .45-70 cal. soft-nose cartridges. SN 06291NY1C7 CONDITION: The carbine is as new with minor handling and storage marks. Appears to be unfired. Ten of the rounds are reloads with the balance factory new. 4-43215 JL323 (900-1,200)

951. *WINCHESTER MODEL 71 DELUXE CARBINE CAL: .348. Short tang carbine with 20" tapered round barrel, integral ramp front sight, missing the hood, semi buckhorn rear sight, 2/3 magazine, checkered beavertail forearm and capped pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. The stock and forend cap have deluxe sling swivels which are included. SN 17343 CONDITION: About very good. The barrel retains 92-94% dull blue turning brown at the muzzle and over the chamber area. The magazine retains about 95% blue-brown. The forend cap is a silver-brown patina. The receiver retains 93-95% original blue, thin over the top and turning brown on the bottom with pinpoints of light rust on both sides. The wood is sound, shows moderate to heavy wear in the checkering and retains 85-90% of an old refinish. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-44129 Z87 (1,500-2,000)

953. SPRINGFIELD 1881 HUNTING KNIFE. Standard hunting knife with 8-1/4" wide diamond-shape blade, sharp one on edge only, iron hand guard with round ribbed handle marked on the butt "S.W.P./1880". The hand guard has U.S./Springfield on one side and the number "37" on the other side. It is accompanied by an original 1st type leather and bronze sheath with belt hook, marked on the back of the leather "WATERVLIET ARSENAL" and the inspector's initials "JCTD". The back of the belt hook is also marked "WATERVLIET ARSENAL". CONDITION: The knife has most of a full blade that has been severely polished with a ground edge. The hand guard has some nicks and dents with a blue/gray patina. The handle has a few chips in the ribs, but is sound and clean. The sheath is near new. 4-43289 JL412 (350-600)

954. LOT OF TWO EARLY BOWIE KNIVES. 1) Sheffield bowie with 9-1/4" clip point blade, flat ground with the left side etched in a riband "THE PATRIOTS SELF DEFENDER" with etched arabesque patterns surrounding. The left ricasso is marked with the maker's name, but it is indecipherable. It has a thin German silver pointed-end hand guard and a homemade bone handle. CONDITION: Fair. The blade legend and decorations are completely legible, however, the blade is covered with deep pitting and has been amateur cleaned. 2) J. Russell/Green River Works clip point blade 9-1/2" long with the back grind only on the left side. The hand guard is of homemade brass, about an 1/8" thick, and it has smooth homemade stag handles. CONDITION: Good. The blade is moderately pitted, the company name completely legible. 4-43918 JL406 (600-1,000)

955. EARLY ENGLISH FOLDING BOWIE. Early pocket knife with 5" blade that tapers from a 13/16" ricasso out to 1-1/8" at the widest area, then tapers down to a clip point. The left side of the blade has a thumbnail notch and is marked "SHEFFIELD STEEL". The left ricasso has "No 6 SHEFFIELD STEEL" and the right ricasso has two Maltese crosses. It has an articulated brass hand guard with a spacer on the top side. It also has long brass bolsters with tapered thick bone handles and a lock to prevent the blade closing once it is open and to guard the point when it is closed. This guard also has a lanyard ring. CONDITION: 4-43288 JL415 (500-1,500)

956. EUROPEAN HUNTING KNIFE WITH POSSIBLE CONFEDERATE ASSOCIATION. A large clipped pointed Bowie style knife with a 12 1/2" wide flat single edged blade mounted in a cast brass German style hunting hilt with "D" guard knucklebow, stag grip, brass ferrule and pommel cap decorated with figures and scrolls. This knife is accompanied by a tag reading "Property of GAR Post/Laconia, NH" stating that this rebel knife was captured at Harper's Ferry. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is dark with medium surface pitting, edges have been sharpened and brass hilt polished. 4-44032 Y3 (800-1,200)

957. 10" BUTCHER KNIFE WITH BONE HANDLE. The blade is marked "CAST STEEL / SHEFFIELD" below a snake logo indicating its manufacture by Kitchin, on the left side along with three shallow fullers. The bone scales are attached with four rivets with brass escutcheons on the left side. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with some scattered light pitting and areas of brightness. The left scale is slightly warped. 4-43292 FS213 (300-500)

958. NO LOT.

959. CSA MARKED BALLOON OBSERVER'S PATTERN DAGGER. Unusual dagger with 7-1/2" double edge blade, 1-3/8" at the ricasso. Brass mounted with cast engraved hand guard marked in crude letters "CSA", with a small brass butt cap and rough horn scales. The sheath is solid brass engraved to match the handle, with the date 1863. It is crudely wrapped in brown leather with a belt loop secured with two early harness rivets. CONDITION: Cleaned and artificially aged blade with scattered pitting and live rust at the ricasso. The brass has a medium dark mustard patina and one of the scales is cracked. The metal rib around the throat of the sheath is loose and the tip is bent. We do not guarantee age. 4-43286 JL413 (200-600)

960. EARLY SPANISH COLONIAL DAGGER. Delicate dagger with 11" double edged blade, 7/8" at the ricasso with delicate canoe-shaped hand guard, octagonal handle with top and bottom silver ferrules and a dark wood, probably ebony, center handle. Accompanied by its original leather and silver sheath. CONDITION: The blade is nearly full size, apparently having been tipped at some time in the past with light surface pitting and a cleaned patina. The hand guard is slightly loose, otherwise the handle is in good shape. The sheath is dry and crackled with some loss of finish and a 2" split on the front with an open seam on the back. The silver tip is dented and dinged, but intact. The throat has one or two small dents. 4-44024 Z71 (400-700)

961. FINE NORTHWEST KNIFE. 5-3/8" diamond shaped blade is marked "JUKES COULSON" on one side. The bone hilt is partially covered with rawhide. There are sets of three filed notches on both sides of the ricasso at the hilt. This knife has Blackfoot Indian association. CONDITION: Blade has been chemically cleaned to a pebbled gray patina. Both ears of the hilt are cracked but still solid. 4-43293 FS217 (3,000-5,000)

962. 19TH CENTURY J. RODGERS SHEFFIELD CLIP-POINT BOWIE. This interesting clip-point bowie could have possibly been used by a sea faring individual or someone who at one time served on the sea. The reason I say this is because of the outstanding macramé-type braid work on the handle. The blade is marked J Rodgers & Sons 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield. The reverse is stamped with the star and cross trademark. The rawhide macramé work on the handle is outstanding. It is complete with leather nickel-mounted scabbard. SIZE: Blade is 7". Overall length 12". CONDITION: Knife and scabbard appear to be nearly excellent. 8-86972 (750-1,000)

963. BALDWIN & HILL NORTHWEST KNIFE. 7-7/8" diamond shaped blade with large paddle-shaped hilt. The wood scales are attached with large copper rivets and one side is decorated with a stylized Indian shooting. The matching wood scabbard has an Indian with full headdress riding a horse on the front side. This knife has a Blackfoot association and has traces of a name above the riding Indian. CONDITION: Blade has been lightly cleaned and chemically toned. There are several shallow nicks on the edges of the blade. The scabbard and hilt are nicely toned. 4-43290 FS218 (5,000-10,000)

964. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1880 HUNTING KNIFE. 8-3/4" wide spear point blade with brass hand guard riveted to the blade, round ribbed wood handle, marked on the left side of the hand guard "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" and the serial number on the other side. Accompanied by an original, first-type brass and leather sheath with brass belt hook. The back of the sheath has been carved "J. Kleinle." SN 433. CONDITION: Knife is good to very good. The blade retains a cleaned light gray color with etched pitting on one side and scattered light pitting on the other. The brass hand guard and handle are good. The sheath is dry and flexed, with heavy wear to the top of strap. 4-43837 JL214 (150-400)

965. MODEL 1873 SPADE BAYONET IN MODEL 1865 SCABBARD. CONDITION: Traces of blue visible under soft rust with some battering around the socket. The scabbard is very good, with some scratching around the frog. 4-43564 FS156 (200-400)

966. BAYONET AND CLEANING ROD FOR WINCHESTER 1873 MUSKET. Winchester musket socket bayonet with 18" triangle blade finished bright with no visible marks. Also includes an original Winchester four-piece steel musket wiping rod. CONDITION: The bayonet is near excellent retaining virtually all its bright metal finish with some scattered spots of discoloration and a few spots of light rust. The four-piece rod is near excellent retaining virtually all its original bright metal finish. 4-43951 JL289 (300-500)

967. WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SOCKET BAYONET. Blued finish, 15 1/2" triangle blade with locking socket that only fits the Winchester Model 1866 musket. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retains most of its original bright blue with scattered light surface rust on the inside and with a couple of small nicks on the socket. 4-44015 JL446 (300-500)

969. BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED BALLARD TWO BARREL SET CAL: .25-20WCF and .218Bee. Wonderfully engraved by the famous artist Ben Shostle with foliate arabesque patterns on a beautiful dark background covering about 50% of the receiver on both sides and the top three flats. The matching engraving extends 3 1/4" up the top flat of the barrel and down over the sides. The chamber area and the muzzle have two gold bands on both barrels. The .25-20 barrel is 28" octagon with bead front sight and semi buckhorn rear sight. The .218BEE barrel is 30", octagon to round with Sheared front sight, no rear sight and the top flat mounted with a custom engraved quarter rib with quick detachable Warne vertical rings that are matching engraved. The engraving extends almost to the front end of the octagon section. Both barrels have matching schnable tipped, highly figured forearms with fine diamond pattern checkering. The receiver is mounted with a modern mid-range vernier tang sight. The stock is beautifully figured shell grain walnut with straight grip and case colored crescent buttplate that has about 75% coverage matching engraving. A truly beautiful piece of artwork. Accompanied by a Ben Shostle certificate of authenticity indicating that the wood was done by "Jack Haugh." SN 20534 CONDITION: Outstanding. Retains virtually all its custom finish to metal and wood. The epitome of the gun maker's art. The engraving does credit also to the gun engraver's art. Bores are bright and shiny. 4-43254 JL328 (4,000-8,000)

971. ANTIQUE NAVAJO INDIAN RUG. This early 20th century Navajo Indian rug is in colors of red, brown, tan, gray, and deep tannic brown. With a cross design. SIZE: 4' 1" x 7' 8". CONDITION: Generally very good. Small fray to the end of the rug. 4-44428 (700-1,000)

973. MINIATURE 1860 COLT ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. This is a precise scale miniature of an 1860 Army percussion revolver. It has wonderful blue and case color finish with appropriate brass trigger guard and one-piece walnut grip. The cylinder with rolled battle scene. It is cased in a deep burgundy-red crushed velvet lined walnut case which is fitted with a brass US Historical Society plaque. SN 46. SIZE: Approximately 7" overall with 4" barrel. CONDITION: Appears to be nearly new. 4-44430 (1,000-1,500)

974. MINIATURE COLT WALKER REVOLVER Made by Uberti in Italy, this precision scale miniature of the famous Colt Walker has a 4 1/4" octagon to round barrel with a blue and case colored finish with authentic looking engraved scene on the cylinder and one-piece cast silver grip. SN 216 CONDITION: Unturned. Near excellent. Retains virtually all its niter blue and case colored finish with brass trigger guard a light yellow. The grip has a stain around the heel, otherwise is smooth and clean. Mechanically functional. 4-44048 JL147 (1,000-1,500)

975. MINIATURE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY Made by Uberti in Italy, this precision scale miniature of a 7 1/2" single action has a 3 9/16" barrel, bulls eye ejector rod head, black powder frame and blue and case colored finish with extensive engraving over the barrel, frame and grip frame and has gold wire inlay over most of the surface. It is fitted with genuine ivory one-piece grips. SN 1427. CONDITION: Unturned. As new. Retains virtually all its beautiful high luster finish. The grips have a light yellow patina that complements this piece very well. Mechanically functional. 4-44050 JL148 (1,250-2,250)

976. MINIATURE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY Made by Uberti in Italy, this precision scale miniature of a 4 3/4" single action has a 2 5/16" barrel, bulls eye ejector rod head, black powder frame and blue and case colored finish with extensive engraving over the barrel, frame and grip frame and has gold wire inlay over most of the surface. It is fitted with genuine ivory one-piece grips. SN 1427. CONDITION: Unturned. As new. Retains virtually all its beautiful high luster finish. The grips have a light yellow patina that complements this piece very well. Mechanically functional. 4-44049 JL149 (1,250-2,250)

978. PAIR OF EARLY SHOTGUN CHAPS. Made of medium-weight dark split cowhide 36-1/2" from the top of the belt to the bottom of the cuff. Of plain undecorated leather, unlined, with pockets on the front and fine fringe down both legs. The left billet of the belt has hand cut initials "FD". CONDITION: Two of three spots of old repair with some dry rot on the right leg. Both leather pocket buttons are missing. The cuffs appear to be old repairs. A fine old pair of honest working chaps. 4-43922 JL435 (400-600)

979. COLT DRAGOON PRESENTATION CASE. This case, which perfectly fits a 7-1/2" dragoon, is oak, 14-3/4" long by 8-1/2" wide and 3-1/4" deep. It is green velvet-lined with dividers and the direction, label in the lid. This case contains small compartment with lead balls and bullets, a dragoon size Colt flask, an early tin of Eley caps, a nipple wrench and iron Colt-marked two-cavity bullet mold. CONDITION: Good. Retains generous amounts of original finish with some flaking and a couple of repairs to the rear edges of the lid. The medallion is missing from the lid and appears to have been recently pried off and the lock escutcheon is missing. The flask has a dull patina, apparently having been cleaned a long time ago, with several dents. The mold is pitted and worn. 4-43222 JL230 (2,000-3,000)

980. CARTON CONTAINING POWDER KEG, POWDER TINS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. 1) Powder keg is a wonderful willow-bound wooden keg with 4 hoops at each end, with one end containing the original screw plug. The other end has its original label from the Hazard Powder Co., Sea Shooting Gunpowder, FG size, with a bird dog on point. CONDITION: About excellent, missing part of the label. 2) One-pound oval black tin with cap and powder, unmarked. CONDITION: Good. 3) Half-pound dead shot with brass cap, shot duck colorful label and American Powder Mills label on back. CONDITION: Very good. 4) One-pound oval red tin, missing the cap, with partial label of a Boston, MA company with a picture of a falcon and the inscription "Falcon Duck Powder." CONDITION: About good. 5) Homemade tin and wood powder flask with the name "PINEH" carved on the bottom. CONDITION: Fair. 6) A very early, plain relief, carved faceted powder horn. CONDITION: Good. 7) Zinc powder flask, missing the spout. CONDITION: Good. 8) Brass powder measure with turned decorations. CONDITION: Very good. 9) Small leather shot pouch. CONDITION: Fair to good. 10) Small box with label "Ten Cartridges for Union Carbine Manufactured for John P. Lovell Arms Co., Boston, Mass." containing two .54 cal. paper cartridges. CONDITION: About good. 4-43464 JL241 (300-600)

981. LOT OF TEN SOCKET BAYONETS. Two for trapdoor, one fine with scabbard, one 1816, the balance mostly European. CONDITION: Fair to good, mostly rusty, except one trapdoor. 4-43782 FS241 (400-600)

983. *MARBLES GAMEGETTER COMBINATION GUN. CAL.: .22/44GG or .410 2". Late Gamegetter with 18" barrels, fixed front sight, adjustable two-position rear sight, articulated hammer nose with flat walnut grips and a stamped nickel plated sheet metal folding stock. SN 10237. CONDITION: Good to very good. The metal retains 92-93% dull original blue with several spots of deep pitting, mostly on the shotgun barrel and left side of the frame. The right side of the breechblock also has scattered pitting. The grips are dark and oil stained, missing a small chip on the left side and missing the left grip screw. The stock retains 85-90% milky nickel. Strong, bright bores with scattered light erosion, mostly in the smooth bore barrel. 4-44227 JL440 (1,000-2,000)

984. LOT OF TWO SHARPS MODEL 1-C FOUR BARREL PISTOLS. 1) SN 8238. .22 cal. 2-1/2" barrels. CONDITION: Missing the barrel latch, screw and spring. The grips, grip retainer, screw and hammer screw are replacements. The barrel and hammer have been re-blued. The frame is spotted with corrosion. Mechanically needs parts. 2) SN 2827. .22 cal. 2-1/2" barrels. CONDITION: Retains most of the silver plate on frame, with some areas of bubbling. The grips are worn on the high spots, chipped at the base and retain about half of the varnish. 4-43454 and 4-43466 FS49 (400-600)

985. REMINGTON DOUBLE BARREL DERRINGER. SN 2625. .41 cal. 3" barrel. Two-line address on top of barrel. CONDITION: Gray patina with light pitting overall and heavier patches at muzzle and around hammer. The rosewood grips are scratched and worn but still solid. The extractor screw is a replacement. Mechanically good. 4-43601 FS99 (250-500)

986. SMITH & WESSON 2ND MODEL AMERICAN REVOLVER. CAL.: .44 American. Single action revolver with 8" keyhole barrel, blued finish, with two-piece smooth walnut grips that are numbered to this revolver and has the name "L.F. BARR" stamped inside each grip. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped June 13, 1873 to M.W. Robinson, New York, NY, Smith & Wesson's largest distributor, in a shipment of 100 identical guns. Also accompanied by an early mail order brown leather flap holster. SN 21968. CONDITION: Good to very good. All the parts have the same "800" assembly number. The barrel assembly and the cylinder have blue in the barrel gullet in sheltered areas, with the balance a thin brown patina with scattered surface rust. The frame retains 40-50% thinning original blue. The grip frame is a silver/brown patina. The grips are sound with repairs at the toes and have a fine hand-rubbed patina. The bore is strong and bright, dark in the grooves. The holster is sound, shows much wear, with a punched hole in the toe. 4-43201 JL386 (1,750-2,750)

987. REMINGTON SPLIT BREECH DERRINGER. SN 4134. .41 R.F. cal. 4" part octagonal barrel. CONDITION: The breech pin has been replaced with a brass rod. The metal surfaces have been draw filed and sanded, removing part of the barrel marking. The grips have moderate chips and gouges on the left side and bottom. The action needs work. The bore is poor. 4-43616 FS38 (300-600)

988. HAMMOND BULLDOG. SN 6172. .44 Hammond. 4" octagonal barrel. CONDITION: 30% blue remaining on barrel, with heavy scratches from cleaning. Traces of casehardening on the frame, stronger on the right side than on the left. The grips are badly sun faded, and do not match the frame in serial number. The right grip is also chipped at the top. The action is frozen shut and has battering on the breechblock and release. 4-43600 FS109 (300-600)

989. REMINGTON SMOOT REVOLVER. SN 1109. .32 cal. 2-13/16" octagon barrel. Standard markings on top of barrel. CONDITION: Fine-plus, with 90% bright nickel and scattered spots of light surface rust and pitting. Fading casehardening on hammer. The grips are sharp. Mechanically tight. 4-43438 FS95 (300-600)

990. NATIONAL NO. 2 DERRINGER. SN 8884. .41 cal. 2-1/2" barrel. Standard one-line marking on top of barrel. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina mixed with light surface rust and pitting. The grips are worn at the high spots and have considerable scratching and denting. Mechanically good. 4-43598 FS104 (500-900)

991. LOT OF TWO COLT REVOLVER. 1) OPEN TOP. SN 84232. .22 cal. 2-3/8" barrel. Standard markings with matching numbers. CONDITION: 50% silver plate on frame, barrel and cylinder have been polished. The grips are slightly undersized. The barrel, cylinder and hammer have been polished. Mechanically needs work. 2) NEW LINE. SN 27381 .22 cal. 2-7/16" barrel with "COLT NEW 22" in an etched panel on the left side. CONDITION: Fine, with 95% nickel on the barrel, 75% on frame and cylinder. The grips are worn at the high spots, but retain most of the varnish. Mechanically good. 4-43456 FS41 (350-700)

992. EARLY ARGENTINE BOLAS AND A GAUCHO KNIFE. Very early ivory and silver bolas with 2" ivory balls encased in a silver cage, marked on the ring "A. AMOROS" and "800" signifying Sterling silver. The three bolas, graduated in sizes from 2" down to 1-3/4" are attached to tapered braided leather reates. The knife has a 5" straight tapered flat ground blade marked on the left side "H. BOKER & CO SOLINGEN" with a tree in the middle. Up toward the ricasso, has the stamped name "ALEMAN" and the hand guard has the number "18". The handle is tapered oval silver, engraved in foliate patterns and is 4-1/2" long. The sheath is leather and silver with several tiny gold-plated flowers and the initials "RD" in gold in a circle at the bottom. The belt clip is marked "AMOROSOLLOERAY Cia" with the hallmark "800" and is marked again the same way at the throat of the sheath. CONDITION: The bolas have numerous age lines and small chips, with one large ding. The knife is good with a well-sharpened blade with light pitting, the silver is tarnished and fine. 4-43294 JL416 (1,250-2,500)

993. RELIC HORSESHOE FROM THE LITTLE BIG HORN BATTLEFIELD. Iron horse shoe with marked catalog #HA1595 accompanied by a certificate attesting to its authenticity and its legal collection on the site of the Reno Battlefield. A map showing the location of the find also accompanies. SIZE: 5" x 4 1/2". CONDITION: In strong excavated condition showing heavy surface rust. 4-43343 CW47 (550-650)

995. *GOLDEN EAGLE MODEL 7000 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. CAL.: 270. Beautiful deluxe rifle with 24" tapered lightweight round barrel and a highly figured walnut stock with rosewood forend tip and Golden Eagle logo grip cap with a brown waffle pad. The company name on the left flat of the receiver in gold wash with a gold-plated trigger. The bolt locking system is unusual in that it has two sets of rear lugs instead of the Mauser-style front lugs. It has a thumb safety on the top tang. Receiver mounted with Redfield Sr. bases. Accompanied by a white, foam lined hard case with the maker's name on the outside. SN N008638. CONDITION: About excellent. Retaining virtually all its bright original finish to both metal and wood with only a few minor mars to the stock finish. The case is very good. 4-43634 JL100 (500-900)

996. *CUSTOM ANDY CANNON WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. CAL.: .30-06. Customized standard grade model 70 with 24" tapered round barrel, without front sight, and the rear sight filled with a slot blank soldered in place. The receiver is mounted with Weaver bases that contain a Leopold Vari-X IIc 3-9X scope, mounted in a custom straight grain American walnut stock with maple forearm and grip caps, checkered in Model 70 style 13-7/8" over a white-line waffle pad. The left side of the receiver has two filled holes with a corresponding fill in the channel of the stock, and the bolt body has been jeweled. Accompanied by a plastic hard case and a full box of Winchester Supreme ammunition. SN 146128. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retains virtually all its custom bright blue to the metal and bright varnish on the wood, with only minor handling and use marks. Bright, shiny bore, crisp optics, good case. 4-43191 JL384 (900-1,200)

997. *GOLDEN EAGLE MODEL 7000 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE CAL: 25-06 Deluxe grade rifle with 24" tapered lightweight round barrel and a highly figured walnut stock with rosewood forend tip and Golden Eagle logo grip cap with a brown waffle pad. The company name on the left flat of the receiver in gold wash with a gold-plated trigger. The bolt locking system is unusual in that it has two sets of rear lugs instead of the Mauser style front lugs. It has a thumb safety on the top tang. The receiver is mounted with Redfield Sr. two-piece bases and rings containing a Weaver V-7IIW scope. Accompanied by a white foam lined hard case. SN 17606 CONDITION: Near excellent retaining virtually all original finish to metal and wood with only minor handling and use nicks and scratches. Bright, shiny bore and sharp optics. Case is very good. 4-43633 JL95 (400-700)

998. *GOLDEN EAGLE MODEL 7000 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. CAL.: 7mm Mag. Beautiful deluxe rifle with 24" tapered lightweight round barrel and a highly figured walnut stock with rosewood forend tip and Golden Eagle logo grip cap with a brown waffle pad. The company name on the left flat of the receiver in gold wash with a gold-plated trigger. The bolt locking system is unusual in that it has two sets of rear lugs instead of the Mauser-style front lugs. It has a thumb safety on the top tang. Receiver mounted with Redfield Sr. bases. Accompanied by a white, foam lined hard case with the maker's name on the outside. SN N018547. CONDITION: About excellent. Retaining virtually all its bright original finish to both metal and wood with several minor mars to the stock finish. The case is very good. 4-43635 JL99 (500-900)

1000. *AMERICAN ARMS SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. CAL.: .45 Colt. Reproduction single action army, nickel plated ,4-3/4" barrel with Colt patent marks on the frame and "REGULATOR" on top of the barrel, one-piece wood grips. Accompanied by a Triple K brown leather buscadero single loop vacuum formed holster with 20 cartridge loops on the belt. SN 06508. CONDITION: Near new. Retaining virtually all its original bright nickel and varnish on the grips. Bright, shiny bore. The holster is also near new. 4-43183 JL390 (250-500)

1001. LOT OF TWO MEXICAN CACTUS-FIBER HOLSTERS, ONE WITH A BELT. 1) Small frame double action holster probably for a .38. The small lined brown leather belt has two rows of inlaid cactus fiber and a square nickel buckle with 51 cartridge loops. The tongue end of the belt has a "TORRES" impressed stamp. The holster is unmarked, glove leather lined with a thumb snap and beautifully decorated with sewn cactus fiber and a punch dot background. CONDITION: Good to very good. 2) Small lined belt holster with cactus fiber decoration and thumb snap for government model size automatic. CONDITION: Good to very good, missing both the male and female snaps. 4-43306 JL389 (200-400)

1003. *A.H. FOX CUSTOM DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN 2-BARREL SET. CAL.: 12 ga. Originally a "B" Grade set with barrels 30" and 23-3/4". Both barrels have double ivory beads. The 30" barrels are choked Full/Mod. The short barrels are choked Cyl/Cyl. This shotgun has been extensively engraved with deep relief stippled background engraving, having a silver woodcock inlay on the left side, a silver pheasant on the right side and a large silver fox on the bottom. The back edge of the receiver has been modified to a triple-scalloped pattern. The top tang and lever are also engraved with a silver pigeon on the opening lever. The engraving extends 1-3/4" over the chambers on both barrels and has extensive gold wire inlay. The long barrels are fitted with a beavertail forearm that is carved and checkered to match the beautiful custom buttstock. The short barrels have the original Fox splinter forearm. The beavertail forearm and buttstock are matching grain highly figured walnut. The receiver has been fitted with a custom single selective trigger. The buttstock is 14" over a white line pad. The 30" barrels are marked "Engraved by W.J. KOLOUCH" on the right side and "FOX CHASE GUN SHOP. PHILA." on the left side. SN B109451. CONDITION: Near excellent, with modifications as noted. Retaining virtually all its custom finish to metal and wood. All the bores are near excellent bright and shiny. 4-43156 JL18 (1,500-2,500)

1004. *UNMARKED BELGIAN MADE DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN. CAL.: 16 ga. Modern made with 29-5/8" barrels choked Full/Full, with tapered matted rib, double lump with Greener crossbolt. The receiver, lockplates and hammers are case colored and the receiver has side clips. The wood is moderately figured walnut with splinter forearm and stock with round knob semi-pistol grip and small European cheek piece. The lockplates and receiver are engraved with bird dogs, and leaf & vine patterns. SN 14716. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retains virtually all the original finish to both metal and wood, possibly unfired. 4-43169 JL48 (400-700)

1005. *LINCOLN JEFFRIES BOXLOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 16 ga. Best Grade boxlock with 28" barrels choked Full/Mod, with plain tapered rib engraved "Long Range. High Velocity. 16 Bore. 2-3/4 Case.", "LINCOLN JEFFRIES" in silver and "Lincoln Works" with engraving down the rib extension. The barrels are marked over the chamber areas with the company address. It is proofed 2-3/4", 1-1/8 oz. The receiver is beautifully engraved with a flying mallard on the left side, and a flying pheasant and the right side, surrounded by 90% arabesque scroll patterns and fitted with extractors and double triggers. The wood is modestly figured with a beavertail forearm and semi-pistol grip stock with checkered teardrop side panels 14-1/4" over a white line pad. Accompanied by an English-style leather trunk case. SN 4072. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. The barrels retain 96-98% strong re-black finish with a couple of spots of pitting under the forearm and slight wear and thinning at the muzzle. The receiver retains 30-35% case colors, with the balance turned silver. The wood is sound and retains most of a re-varnish. Excellent bright, shiny bores. Case is near very good. 4-43150 JL27 (1,500-2,500)

1006. *LIEGEOISE DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Modern Belgian made hammer shotgun with 27-1/2" barrels choked Full/IC, with a tapered matted rib, double lump and barrel extension with modified Greener crossbolt. The receiver and lockplates are engraved with about 60% coverage fine arabesque patterns that extend over the fences, sideclips, opening lever, top tang and trigger guard. The forend iron is identically engraved. The wood is very nicely figured with a splinter forearm, round knob semi-pistol grip stock 14-1/4" over a serrated black composition buttplate. SN 61313. CONDITION: Near excellent-plus. Retaining virtually all its original finish to metal and wood. Near excellent bright, shiny bores have seen very little use. 4-43168 JL19 (1,250-1,750)

1008. COLT MODEL 1883 HAMMERLESS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN CAL: 12 ga. Standard field grade with 28" damascus barrels, concave matted rib, dolls head extension, black tip splinter forearm with round knob semi-pistol grip buttstock with original black composition buttplate fitted with extractors and double triggers. SN 6123 CONDITION: Good. No original finish remains. The barrels retain 75-80% bright damascus pattern. The receiver is silvered case colors, the wood is sound and dark with usual light handling and use marks. Bright bores with scattered light pitting. 4-44147 Z27 (500-1,000)

1009. *A.H. FOX STERLINGWORTH DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 20ga. Wonderful little Fox ejector gun with 28" barrels, choked Full/Mod, with double triggers. Slab sawn American walnut stock and forearm flat checkered with capped pistol grip stock 13-7/8" over a serrated black composition buttplate. SN 257887. CONDITION: Near excellent. The barrels retain 95-96% strong original blue with some very light pitting at the muzzles and missing the front ivory bead. The receiver retains about 90% original case colors, slightly faded and thinned on the bottom with "GAP" stamped on the left side of the receiver in 1/8" letters. The stock has a 1" hairline on the right side at the receiver and retains most of a professional refinish. The forearm is sound and retains 75-80% original finish. Brilliant, shiny bores. 4-43821 JL13 (1,500-3,000)

1010. *L.C. SMITH GRADE 3 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 16 ga. Early No. 3 Grade with 28" barrels choked Full/Mod, concave matted rib, marked "Hunter Arms Co. Fulton N.Y." The sidelocks are engraved with partridge and ducks with light arabesque border shadings. The wood is very nicely figured with a black tipped splinter forearm having a dog's head gutta percha insert. The buttstock with its capped semi-pistol grip stock is 14-1/4" over a serrated black composition buttplate. SN 62586. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retaining virtually all its outstanding professionally restored finish to both metal and wood. Brilliant, shiny bores. 4-43159 JL23 (1,000-1,500)

1011. *L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE FEATHERWEIGHT DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN CAL: .12ga. Usual configuration with 28" barrels choked Full/Mod, raised matted rib with one brass bead, extractors and double triggers. The receiver and lockplates are case colored, without decoration. The stock is modestly grained American walnut with splinter forearm and semi pistol grip stock 14 1/8" over a serrated black composition buttplate. SN FWS6076 CONDITION: Very good. The barrels retain 95-97% original finish turning brown over the forearm area with scattered light pinheads of surface rust. The receiver and lockplates retain 75-80% case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, faded and gray elsewhere. The wood is sound and retains most of a restored finish. Brilliant, shiny bores. 4-44133 JL290 (800-1,200)

1013. *FN CUSTOM SPORTING RIFLE. CAL.: 30-06. Commercial FN barreled action with 24" tapered round barrel, ramp front sight with hood, and the receiver mounted with a Paul Jaeger single-lever side-mount scope containing a Kahles 2.3-7x scope with post and crosshairs. Mounted in a spectacular custom stock with carved and checkered forearm having foliate patterns before and after the checkering. The wrist is also carved with foliate patterns and checkering with a mule deer buck head on each side. The right side of the stock, below the ejection port, has a simple shield inlay with the initial "A." The forend tip and grip cap are dark rosewood and the grip cap has an ovoid-shaped ivory inlay with oak leaf and acorn carving. The comb has a high and deep rollover cheek piece and is 14" over a Ramstein (air base) Rod & Gun Club thin recoil pad. The floorplate and trigger guard are beautifully engraved with a bugling stag in silver in a woodland scene, with silver wire border inlay. This rifle obviously custom ordered by a military person stationed in Germany. SN B1825. CONDITION: About excellent. Retaining virtually all its wonderful custom finish to both metal and wood. Excellent bright optics. 4-43655 JL98 (1,500-2,500)

1014. *CUSTOM REMINGTON BOLT ACTION RIFLE. CAL.: 8mm Rem Mag. Beautiful custom rifle built on a Remington 700 action with 24" tapered sporting weight barrel, four-hole Magnaporting at the muzzle, the receiver mounted with a Redfield base and rings containing a Leupold Vari-x IIc 3-9x scope with adjustable objective, mounted in a very highly figured French walnut stock with beautifully checkered forearm and capped pistol grip, small shadow cheek piece, 13-1/2" over a solid Pachmayr pad. SN A6473198. CONDITION: About excellent. Retaining most of its original beautiful custom finish to metal and wood with light muzzle wear and a few minor handling and use dings and mars. Bright, shiny bore, crisp optics. 4-43631 JL102 (700-1,200)

1015. *OPUS SPORTING ARMS CUSTOM RIFLE. CAL.: 30-06. Beautiful classic sporting rifle built on a post-64 Winchester action with a 24" tapered round barrel marked with the maker's name on the top, the caliber on the left side of the chamber, and the number "01-0008" (indicating that this is the 8th Opus 1 model rifle built). The Opus Sporting Arms Co. was located in Long Beach, California, according to an article beginning on page 44 of Guns Magazine, January 1988, which accompanies this rifle. Rifle is mounted in a highly figured Claro walnut stock with ebony forend tip, skeleton grip cap and thick shadow cheek piece, 14-1/8" over its original decelerator pad. The receiver is mounted with Buehler bases and rings. The bolt body and follower are jeweled. The sling swivel bases are inletted into the stock and forearm. Also accompanied by its original Halliburton aluminum rifle case. SN G1815079. CONDITION: About new. Retains virtually all its original custom finish to metal and wood, with a small scratch and a couple of small bruises on the left side and a ding out of the cheek piece. Bright, shiny bore, near new case. 4-43632 JL108 (1,800-2,500)

1016. *BRNO MODEL 22F DELUXE SPORTING RIFLE. CAL.: .7x57. Beautiful Mannlicher-style sporting rifle with 20-1/2" stepped round barrel, ramp front sight, two-leaf express sight, one standing, one folding, small-ring action with claw mounts containing Hensoldt 4x scope with post and crosshairs, double set triggers and sling swivels. The stock is straight grain walnut, with a blued foreend tip and carved checkered wrist with fluted horn grip cap, heavy cheek piece with incised carving around the cheek piece and over the heel. It is fitted with a smooth horn buttplate. The chamber area of the barrel and side of the receiver are dated 1943. SN 3728. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retaining virtually all its original finish to both metal and wood, with only slight wear on the bolt body and receiver rails. The scope retains about 90% of its original blue with sharp, clear optics. 4-44178 JL71 (1,250-2,250)

1018. *FN MODEL 1906 ENGRAVED POCKET PISTOL. CAL.: .25 ACP. Browning's patent tiny pocket pistol with 2" barrel, blued finish with FN logo black composition grips, case colored trigger and grip safety. This little pistol has 95% coverage factory foliate arabesque pattern engraving with lined background. Accompanied by its original green velvet-lined black leatherette covered hard case. SN 27074. CONDITION: Very good-plus. Retains 96-97% original finish with slight muzzle and edge wear. Near excellent grips with one tiny ding and slight diamond point wear. Bright, shiny bore. The case lid lining is loose but intact, faded and slightly soiled. The outside shows modest wear. 4-43321 JL191 (1,000-2,000)

1019. *FN MODEL 1906 TYPE I ENGRAVED POCKET PISTOL. CAL.: .25 ACP. Browning's patent tiny pocket pistol with 2" barrel, blued finish and real pearl grips. This little pistol has full coverage floral and arabesque pattern engraving with ribands and punch dot background. Accompanied by its original green velvet-lined leatherette covered hard case. SN 38645. CONDITION: Very good. Retains 95-96% original blue overall, with slight muzzle and edge wear. Strong, bright grips and bright, shiny bore. The case is very good inside, slightly soiled, the outside shows moderate to heavy wear. 4-43322 JL192 (800-1,500)

1020. *FN VEST POCKET PISTOL TYPE 2. CAL.: .25ACP. Blued finish, 2" barrel with FN logo black composition grips. Accompanied by a leather covered razor box. SN 839501. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retains 98-99% strong original finish, with little or no wear anywhere. Bright, shiny bore. 4-43324 JL212 (500-1,000)

1022. *REMINGTON MODEL 513T TARGET RIFLE CAL: 22LR Standard 513T with 27" medium weight brown barrel, globe front sight, drilled and tapped for target blocks which contain a J.W. Fecker 20x scope mounted in its original medium weight target stock. The left side of the receiver drilled and tapped for a side scope mount. Accompanied by one five round magazine, a .50 cal ammo can containing a green canvas military sling, a 10x deerskin shooting glove, homemade palm rest and other shooting paraphernalia including front sight inserts and the Redfield vernier peep sight. No SN. CONDITION: Very good. As noted, retains 94-96% original blue, sound wood with good finish, bright shiny bore, crisp optics. 4-44063 JL84 (300-500)

1023. *WINCHESTER MODEL 52D TARGET RIFLE. CAL.: 22 LR. Very scarce combination of rifle and accessories. The rifle has a 28" tapered standard weight barrel with Redfield Olympic sights and a nicely figured heavy stock with long accessory rail on the forearm with handstop and the original thin Winchester black pad. The barrel is mounted with target scope blocks. It is accompanied by a Freeland palm rest, a double-ended prone yoke, a Lawrence arm cuff and sling, 10-x leather shooting glove, pair of Bausch & Lomb Ray-ban yellow shooting glasses in their case, two wood cartridge boxes, a camera lens filter, and the original owner's instruction and warrantee paper, and most unusual of all is the original two-piece cardboard box with shipping sleeve. SN 120739D. CONDITION: Appears to be new in the box, retaining virtually all its original finish to both wood and metal, with only minor flaking to the bolt knob. The two-piece box is crisp with its yellow label intact. The shipping sleeve is missing one end flap. 4-43689 JL116 (1,000-2,000)

1025. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 57 DA REVOLVER. CAL.: .41 Mag. Nickel finish with 4" barrel, red ramp & white outline sights, skeletonized target hammer, smooth trigger with over travel screw, and smooth, square-butt, magna-size real pearl grips. It has about 80% coverage relief foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Signed on the left side of the frame. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN N705395. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retains all of its custom finish. The grips are outstanding. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43262 JL363 (2,500-4,000)

1026. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED DESERT EAGLE PISTOL. CAL.: .44 Mag. Satin nickel finish with 6-3/8" barrel with wrap-around two-piece wood grips with laser cut tiny eagles. It has about 75% coverage deep relief foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Signed on the right side of the frame. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 86511. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43265 JL360 (1,250-1,750)

1027. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT 2ND GENERATION BUNTLINE SINGLE ACTION. CAL.: .45 Colt. Nickel finish with 12" barrel and two-piece nearly smooth stag grips with a large natural flaw on the right side. It has about 75% coverage relief, wonderful foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving, signed on the bottom of the barrel. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 25033SA. CONDITION: Wonderful, retains all of its custom finish. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43263 JL365 (3,500-,5000)

1028. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED MODEL 96 BROOMHANDLE MAUSER. CAL.: .30 Mauser. Nickel plated with 5-1/2" barrel, 1,000 meter rear sight, with serrated wood grip panels. It is covered with about 95% relief foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Signed on bottom of the barrel. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 327900. Appears to be all matching. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are very good. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43252 JL358 (2,500-4,000)

1029. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT COMBAT COMMANDER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.: .45ACP. Chrome plated finish with 4-1/4" barrel, bright polished sides and moving parts with satin edges. It has about 70% coverage beautiful foliate arabesque patterns of Shostle engraving. Signed on the right side of frame. It is fitted with smooth real pearl grips. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 70BS66962. CONDITION: Wonderful, retains all of its custom finish. The grips are outstanding. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43260 JL364 (2,500-4,000)

1030. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1908 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.: .380. Nickel finish with 3-3/4" barrel and smooth real pearl grips. Engraved with about 75% coverage beautiful relief foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving, signed on the left side. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 19510. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding. Strong bore, dark in the grooves. 4-43241 JL367 (2,000-3,500)

1032. *G. FUCH SUPERPOSED COMBINATION GUN TWO-BARREL SET. CAL.: .20ga./.20ga. & .20ga./243. Beautiful sidelock gun made in 1966 with both barrels 26". The combination barrels have tapered matted rib with pedestal front sight, folding rear sight, claw mounts with a gold inlaid "I" at the chamber end. It has Merkel-style 3-piece forearm. The shotgun barrels have a narrow matted rib with single bead and a "II" at the chamber end, choked IC/Cyl. Both barrels have double lump with twin barrel extensions for Greener crossbolt with gold-plated ejectors. The receiver has full coverage engraving with game scenes on the lockplates of two running raebuck in a nicely detailed woodland scene, and five ducks in a marsh scene on the right side, all surrounded with very fine arabesque pattern scrolls. The blue trigger guard has matching engraving and the spring-loaded 4-hole toe trap has a nicely detailed fox with full coverage extremely fine arabesque pattern engraving. The grip cap is an inlaid German silver oval with a bugling bull elk. The wood is beautifully figured European walnut with very nicely accomplished skip line checkering with light carving, roachback stock 14-1/8" over a black decelerator pad. The double triggers are gold-plated with checkered panels and the right one is set. Accompanied by a Ziess 6X42 scope in claw mounts and a Browning plush-lined two barrel case with two leather slings. WEIGHT: 6 lbs., 4 oz. with shotgun barrels, and 7 lbs., 0.1 oz. with combination barrels. SN 3008.66. CONDITION: The barrels and the metal retain virtually all their original factory finish, having been used very little. The wood is sound and retains most of its original bright varnish. Excellent bright, shiny bores. The case is very good, the scope is crisp. 4-43227 JL382 (6,000-10,000)

1033. *PERAZZI MX28 OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. CAL.: 28 ga. Spectacular modern made shotgun with 29-1/2" superposed barrels choked Full/Full, with narrow vent rib, single silver bead, coin finish boxlock action, double scalloped fences, very fine border engraving around the receiver and all the metal, with very fine engraved rose pattern panels on each side of the receiver and on the bottom, single selective trigger and ejectors. This fine little shotgun is fitted with extremely high figured burl Circassian walnut stock and forearm. The forearm is tapered, slim wrap-around design and the buttstock with plain side panels, long wrist with round knob semi-pistol grip, 15" over a thin decelerator pad. The stock drop is 1-3/4" at the heel and 1-14" at the comb, with no apparent cast. WEIGHT: 6 lbs., 7.1 oz. Accompanied by its original fiberglass fitted case, containing velvet sleeves and stock wrench, along with the owner's manual and warrantee card, which also lists the specifications. SN 97876. CONDITION: About new. Has been fired, but shows little or no wear and only one or two minor tiny nicks to the buttstock finish. The case also near new. 4-44243 JL129 (10,000-15,000)

1035. *A.H. FOX "C" GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Highly figured straight stock with splinter forearm, 30" Krupp fluid steel barrels, double ivory beads and double triggers. The receiver is beautifully engraved with vignettes of quail, woodcock and English Setter surrounded by arabesque patterns that also extend over the fences, opening lever and 1-1/2" over the chambers. The forearm is fully checkered with checkered side panels and wrist, and the stock is 14-1/4" over a Pachmayr trap pad and white line extension. WEIGHT: 7 lbs., 11.8 oz. SN 16616. CONDITION: Very good-plus. The barrels retain 96-97% bright blue with one small area of fine surface rust where gripped, the receiver retains 75-80% case colors with balance silvered. The stock has a hairline crack in the left wrist, retaining most of a hand-rubbed, "Tru-oil" refinish. Very tight action and brilliant, shiny bores. 4-43317 Z5 (2,000-3,000)

1036. *L.C. SMITH PREMIER SKEET GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN CAL: 12ga. Beautiful skeet grade shotgun with 28" barrels choked Mod/IC, featherweight frame with raised, matted rib and two ivory beads. The receiver and lockplates are case colored with light engraving in foliate arabesque patterns with a flying pigeon on the left side and a clay bird on the right side, with a single selective trigger, ejectors and automatic skeet safety. The wood is beautifully grained crotch cut walnut with beavertail forearm and straight stock 13 7/8" over a checkered butt. SN FWS54119. CONDITION: Near new, retaining virtually all its original finish to both metal and wood. The case colors are bright and vivid on the receiver and slightly subdued on the lock plates. The wood has one or two small handling and storage marks. 4-44131 JL280 (3,000-5,000)

1037. *A.H. FOX "B" GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 20 ga. Usual "B" Grade configuration with 28" barrels choked Full/IC, full coverage engraved receiver and forend iron with engraving that extends 3/4" over the chambers, equipped with extractors and double triggers, checkered splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock 12-1/2" over a petrified leather faced pad. The stock and forearm have additional coverage checkering with checkered side panels. SN 200481B. CONDITION: Near excellent, as noted. The barrels retain 95-97% strong original blue, with a few minor nicks and scratches. The receiver retains 10-20% case colors in sheltered areas, with the balance turned silver. The wood, as noted, retains about 95% original varnish. Near excellent bright, shiny bores. 4-43896 JL14 (3,000-5,000)

1038. *ITHACA GRADE 4E DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN CAL: 16ga. Flues model with 28" Krupp steel barrels choked Full/Full with tapered, machined rib and single brass bead. The boxlock receiver is beautifully engraved with a pointer on the left side, a setter on the right side and a flying mallard on the floorplate surrounded by about 60% coverage very fine arabesque foliate scrolls with the company name on each side. It also has ejectors and gold-plated, double triggers. The trigger bow is also engraved with floral patterns and a tiny woodcock. The wood is spectacular shell grain crotch cut American walnut with black tipped carved and checkered splinter forearm, push-button release and semi pistol grip stock 14 1/4" over a thick, leather faced, rubber pad. The stock has plain side panels and double fleur-de-lis carved and checkered grip with a slight cast on. It also has an initial plate on the bottom of the stock with the initials "A.T.N." SN 183994 CONDITION: About excellent. The barrels retain 95-97% original blue with muzzle and chamber end wear. The receiver retains about 80% strong case colors, bright in the sheltered areas with the balance silver. The wood is sound and retains 95-96% strong, bright, original varnish. Brilliant, shiny bores. 4-44135 JL281 (3,500-4,500)

1040. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT 3RD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. CAL.: .357 Mag. Blued finish with 5-1/2" barrel and eagle black composition grips. The barrel, cylinder, frame and butt have about 60% coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns of Shostle engraving. The barrel and backstrap have 18 gold inlaid cattle brands. The top of the backstrap has a large "CR"-connected brand. The right side of the ejector rod housing has a gold inlaid arrow with sunburst. The back edge of the cylinder, frame end of the barrel & ejector rod housing have two gold lines completely around the circumference. The muzzle has a single line. Signed on the left side of the frame. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN SA17603. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom dark blue finish. The grips are outstanding. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43255 JL362 (3,500-6,000)

1041. BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. CAL.: .38WCF. Nickel finish, 4-3/4" barrel, with full coverage deep relief Shostle engraving of foliate arabesque patterns over about 90% or more of the revolver surface, including the side of the sight and web of the trigger guard. This engraving, especially on the barrel, is extremely deep and in very fine detail. It has custom fitted two-piece ivory grips. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 134229. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving, retaining all its custom finish. The grips are pristine. 4-43258 JL340 (2,000-3,500)

1042. BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1878 DA REVOLVER. CAL.: .44WCF. Nickel finish with 5-1/2" barrel with about 75% coverage deep relief foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving with a multi-pointed star pattern on the sideplate. Signed on the left side of the frame. Featured on page 43 of Guns Illustrated 1998 30th Edition. Accompanied by the above magazine and a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 8116. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding. Strong, bright bore. 4-43243 JL353 (2,500-5,000)

1043. BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. CAL.: .38 Spcl. Nickel finish with 5-1/2" barrel that is a modern replacement, along with the cylinder. This revolver is covered with about 95% deep relief beautiful foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving, signed on the left side of frame. It has fine stag grips. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 141086. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding with a brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43267 JL346 (2,500-4,000)

1044. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. CAL.: .45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4" barrel, about 95% coverage beautiful deep relief foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving with a small shield on the left recoil shield. Signed on the butt. Fitted with what appears to be mastodon ivory grips, smooth on the left side with a large raised carved Bellamy-type eagle on the right. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 268456. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding. Strong, bright bore. 4-43268 JL349 (3,000-6,000)

1045. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT LIGHTNING SHERIFF'S MODEL REVOLVER. CAL.: .38 Colt. Nickel finish with 3-1/2" barrel with ejector rod. Has about 95% coverage deep relief foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Signed on the backstrap, with smooth ivory grips. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 120232. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43271 JL352 (3,000-5,000)

1046. * BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. CAL.: .45 Colt. Nickel finish, 4-3/4" barrel, with full coverage deep relief Shostle engraving of foliate arabesque patterns over about 90% or more of the revolver surface, including the side of the sight and web of the trigger guard. This engraving, especially on the barrel, is extremely deep and in very fine detail. It has custom fitted two-piece ivory grips. This revolver was featured in Guns Illustrated in 1998. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving, retaining all its custom finish. The grips are pristine. 4-43242 Z92 (2,000-3,500)

1048. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1903 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.: .32ACP. Blued finish with 3-3/4" barrel and smooth ivory grip panels. Covered with about 70% relief foliate arabesque pattern engraving, signed on the left side of the frame. The engraved panels on both sides of the slide and frame, are outlined with gold wire inlay. The backstrap has an intricate pattern of gold inlay. Accompanied by a fine custom oak box lined with French-fitted dark blue suede cloth and a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 306840. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom dark blue finish. The grips are outstanding. Strong bore, dark in the grooves. 4-43245 JL368 (2,000-3,500)

1049. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED 1920 LUGER PISTOL. CAL.: .30 Luger. Nickel finish with 3-3/4" barrel. It is fitted with smooth ivory grips and an ivory magazine base. The entire pistol is covered with approximately 95% beautiful, deep relief, foliate, arabesque pattern engraving. The sideplate is signed. The trigger is checkered. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity and a custom dark wood box with black velvet lining. SN 86066. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its original custom finish. Bright, shiny bore. Pristine grips. Good box. 4-43269 JL344 (2,500-4,000)

1050. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED BROWNING HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.: 9mm. Nickel finish with 4-3/4" barrel, about 90% coverage beautiful deep relief foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Signed on the right side, with smooth real pearl grips. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 245PP50754. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43248 JL350 (2,000-3,000)

1051. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED WALTHER PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.: .32ACP. Nickel finish with 3-1/4" barrel, about 90% coverage beautiful deep relief foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Signed on the left side, with after-market checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding. Bright, shiny bore. 4-43266 JL348 (2,000-3,500)

1052. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED WALTHER P-38 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.: 9mm. Nickel finish with 5" barrel with about 60-70% coverage very deep relief, foliate, arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Signed on the left side of the frame, with smooth rosewood grips. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 9677i. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding. Strong bore, frosty in the grooves. 4-43261 JL354 (2,500-4,000)

1053. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED WALTHER PPK/S SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. CAL.: .380ACP. Stainless steel finish with 3-1/4" barrel with about 75% coverage relief foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. Signed on the right side of the frame. The grips are smooth real pearl. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN S100312. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43256 JL361 (2,000-3,500)

1054. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED BROWNING HIGH POWER PISTOL. CAL.: 9mm. Nickel finish with 4-3/4" barrel, 500 yd. rear tangent sight, and real pearl grip panels. The slide, sides of the frame and backstrap have deep relief beautiful foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving, which covers about 75% of the surface. Accompanied by a Shostle certificate of authenticity. SN 245NX74716. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. Strong, bright, bore. 4-43270 JL342 (1,500-3,000)

1055. *BEN SHOSTLE ENGRAVED COLT MARK IV SERIES 80 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL. CAL.: .380ACP. Gold-plated with about 50% coverage foliate arabesque pattern Shostle engraving. The edges of the grip frame were matte finish prior to plating. The grips are real pearl with gold Colt medallions and the magazine is gold plated. Signed on the left side by the trigger. SN RC06878. CONDITION: Unfired since engraving. Retaining all its custom finish. The grips are outstanding with lots of color. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-43948 JL351 (1,200-1,800)

1057. *WINCHESTER GOLDEN QUAIL 1 of 500 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 20 ga. Coin finish boxlock receiver with 25-1/2" barrels, matted rib with ivory bead. The receiver is lightly engraved with game scenes of a bird dog and quail on the left side and two flying quails on the right side, with high relief gold quail head on the floorplate, and the inscriptions "ONE OF 500" and "GOLDEN QUAIL." It is equipped with ejectors and single selective trigger. The wood is highly figured crotch-cut American walnut with fleur-de-lis carved beavertail forearm, straight stock with fleur-de-lis side panels 14-1/4" over a thin solid red Winchester pad. Accompanied by its original leather and canvas trunk case. SN GQ20-337E. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retains virtually all its original finish to wood and metal. 4-43160 Z10 (2,000-3,000)

1058. *BROWNING GRADE 2 SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN. CAL.: .410. Japanese-made browning with 28" vent rib barrels, choked Skeet/Skeet. The boxlock receiver is satin electroless nickel lightly engraved with flying geese on the left side, flying pheasant on the right side, and bird dog and grouse on the bottom. The wood is modestly figured walnut with beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock 13-3/4" over a white-line black composition buttplate, ejectors and single selective trigger. Accompanied by a Browning round corner brown leatherette covered trunk case. SN 15067RN2F3. CONDITION: About new, has been fired but very little. Retains about all its original finish to wood and metal, with only very minor handling and storage marks. Bright, shiny bores. Case has a couple of loose stitches, otherwise is near excellent. 4-43229 JL380 (2,000-3,000)

1060. *WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PUMP SHOTGUN CAL: 12ga. Standard grade shotgun with 30" matted rib barrel, small round, ribbed forearm and semi pistol grip stock with a leather faced pad. Accompanied by a leather leg-o-mutton case. SN 367909 CONDITION: Very good plus. Retains about 95% strong, bright, original blue overall with only light edge wear. The stock has a hairline on each side of the wrist with dark oil staining. Otherwise, the wood is sound and retains about 95% original varnish. The case is worn and tattered with a broken handle and carrying strap. Bright, shiny bore. 4-44006 JL175 (400-600)

1061. *WINCHESTER DIAMOND GRADE 4-BARREL SKEET SET. CAL.: 12, 20, 28 ga. and 410. Beautiful 101 Diamond Grade shotgun with coin finish engraved receiver, 27-1/2" vent rib barrels with Browning-style forearm and pistol grip buttstock, 14-1/2" over a thick decelerator pad, with a small black diamond on the top of the wrist and bottom of the pistol grip. Equipped with ejectors and single selective trigger. The 12 and 20 ga. barrels are ported. Accompanied by the original canvas and leather tan corduroy-lined case. SN D0539902E. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retaining most of the original finish to metal and wood with scattered small nicks and scratches from handling and use. Bright, shiny bores. 4-43660 JL106 (2,000-3,000)

1062. *ANTONIO ZOLI OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Imported and distributed by L.L. Bean with 28" vent rib barrels, screw chokes (total of 5 chokes, with wrench), boxlock case colored receiver with about 80% coverage very fine rose and scroll engraving. The right side of receiver marked "RITM," ejectors and single selective trigger. The wood is straight grain walnut with schnable tip forearm and pistol grip stock 14-3/8" over the original thin brown pad. Accompanied by a green suede cloth lined leather and canvas trunk case. SN 185525. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retaining most of its original finish to both wood and metal, with only slight edge wear and very minor handling and use marks. Bright, shiny bores. Case is near excellent. 4-43658 JL107 (1,000-2,000)

1064. ENGRAVED COLT 2ND GENERATION 51 NAVY. CAL.: .36. Usual 51 Navy configuration with 7-1/2" octagon barrel, blue and case colored finish with brass trigger guard and backstrap and one-piece red stained grips. Both sides of the barrel lug, the sides of the rammer, trigger guard, butt and top of backstrap, and both sides of the frame are very nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. The cylinder has the usual naval battle scene. Accompanied by its original Styrofoam and one-piece wood grained box with papers and original custom shop yellow label. SN 25039. CONDITION: New, unfired and unturned. Retaining virtually all its original blue and brilliant case colors. The box is very good. 4-43339 JL203 (800-1,200)

1065. *COLT BOZEMAN TRAIL COMMEMORATIVE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. CAL.: .44-40. Blue and case colored finish with 7-1/2" barrel decorated with gold wash patterns on both sides of the barrel and around the cylinder commemorating John Bozeman and Nelson Story and the founding of the Bozeman Trail. This special edition also has an un-fluted cylinder, with smooth wood medallion two-piece grips. The right side of the case colored frame is marked "111 of 200." Accompanied by its original oak glass-topped display box. SN SA57760. CONDITION: As new. Retains virtually all its beautiful blue and case colors. 4-43190 JL375 (1,250-1,750)

1066. ENGRAVED AND INLAID SECOND EDITION COLT DRAGOON. CAL.: .44. Spectacular and wonderfully engraved 3rd Model Colt dragoon, appears to be a second generation Colt product. Fabulously engraved by "R. Dewill / Liege." This revolver is engraved overall with foliate arabesque patterns with about 85% coverage with heavy gold wire and arabesque patterns in raised gold. The flats of the barrel have deep relief gold wolves. The recoil shield has two prairie dogs on the left and a squirrel on the right. Each side of the rear of the frame has a bird dog head. The sides of the frame under the cylinder has "Colts Patent" in gold surrounded by fleur-de-lis and arabesque gold wire. The cylinder has a large "Colts Patent / No 19084" in gold. The trigger guard and backstrap and all the screws on the revolver are gold-plated and the grip frame has about 60% coverage foliate arabesque pattern engraving. This revolver is fitted with one-piece walnut grips that are checkered with about 32-line checkering with leaf carvings at the top. The barrel and cylinder are browned, the rammer, frame and hammer are case colored, and the rammer latch, wedge and trigger are niter blued. Accompanied by an oak, red velvet-lined French fitted display case which also contains an original type pair of one-piece walnut dragoon grips. An extremely well executed and decorative dragoon revolver. SN 19084. CONDITION: As new. Retaining virtually all its original custom finish, mismatched rammer. Case is also as new. 4-43860 JL187 (1,000-2,000)

1067. *COLT NEW FRONTIER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. CAL.: .44 Spcl. Blue and case colored with 5-1/2" barrel, adjustable sights and two-piece gold medallion walnut grips. Accompanied by a one-piece foam-lined wood grain cardboard box and a Colt letter dated May 15, 1996, identifying this revolver. The letter states that this revolver was part of "Colt's Engineering Archives Collection." SN 01091NF. CONDITION: Appears to be new and unfired. Retaining virtually all its bright original factory finish. The box is tattered and worn. 4-44101 JL402 (800-1,200)

1068. *COLT PYTHON DA REVOLVER. CAL.: .350 Mag. Scarce E Series, blued finish with 2-1/2" vent rib barrel, adjustable sights and two-piece checkered gold medallion walnut grips. Accompanied by its original two-piece wood-grain box. SN E14696. CONDITION: Appears to be new in the box. The box is also about new. 4-44119 JL401 (350-700)

1070. *WINCHESTER MODEL 52C HEAVY BARREL TARGET RIFLE CAL: .22LR. Standard target rifle with 28" round heavy barrel mounted with target blocks, a front sight base and the receiver has a rear sight base mounted in a heavy walnut stock with equipment rail under the forearm. Heavy pistol grip and checkered flat steel buttplate. Accompanied by one five-round magazine. SN 94082C CONDITION: The metal retains 96-98% of its original, bright factory blue. The rails show little or no wear. The stock retains about 92-93% original varnish with myriad small nicks and scratches. Bright, shiny bore. 4-43937 JL312 (500-1,000)

1071. *CUSTOM SPRINGFIELD SPORTING RIFLE CAL.: .30-06. Purportedly made by Wundhammer for Ed Crossman. This rifle has a 24" tapered round barrel, sleeve front sight, extra long slide Lyman 48 receiver sight, and a Griffin & Howe double lever side mount with a Zeiss small tube scope. The bolt handle has been bent and the body and handle polished. The outside receiver rail and follower have been jeweled. The trigger is custom and is finely checkered. The safety has also been modified for scope use. It is mounted in a beautifully figured Germanic-style sporting stock with schnable tipped forearm, side panels with an engraved crossbolt. The forearm and wrist are checkered and the buttstock has a European-style cheek piece with a serrated buttplate with trap, which contains a spare firing pin. The belly of the stock has a silver initial oval nicely engraved "E.C." The floorplate has a custom release with a knurled panel. No SN. CONDITION: Very good. The barrel and receiver retain 92-93% strong custom blue, both receiver bridges have been drilled and tapped. The floorplate and trigger guard retain 85-90% thinning blue. The stock is sound and retains about 90% original finish, with numerous small nicks and dings, and several deeper gouges. Brilliant, shiny bore. Optics are sharp. 4-44155 JL77 (1,000-2,000)

1072. *WINCHESTER MODEL 70 TRANSITION BOLT ACTION RIFLE CAL: .270. Standard grade rifle with 24" tapered round barrel, integral ramp front sight with hood, the rear dovetail filled with a slot blank and the receiver mounted with a Lyman 48WJS receiver sight. The wood is modestly figured straight grain American walnut with checkered forearm, pistol grip stock and checkered steel buttplate. The swivels have a narrow military style sling. SN 65376 CONDITION: Very good to excellent. The metal retains 95-97% strong, bright original blue with only minor fine edge wear and a small rub spot on the barrel. The stock is sound and retains most of its original varnish with normal handling and storage nicks and a series of gouges at the toe. Bright, shiny bore. 4-44358 JL305 (1,000-1,500)

1073. *WINCHESTER MODEL 70 PRE-WAR BOLT ACTION RIFLE CAL: .22 Hornet. Very early standard grade rifle with 24" tapered round barrel, integral ramp front sight with Lyman 17A globe sight. The barrel dovetail has an installed target block and the front receiver bridge has a corresponding target block in the original factory drilled holes, mounted with a Stevens 3/4" target scope. The left rear of the receiver has a Lyman 48WJS receiver sight with target knobs. The stock is nicely figured American walnut with fine checkered forearm and pistol grip butt 13" over a thin flat rubber buttplate. The sling swivels have a 1917 dated military sling. SN 13017 CONDITION: Very good. The barrel and receiver retain 95-97% strong, bright, original blue with minor scattered pinpoints of surface rust. The floorplate and trigger guard are mostly a thin blue-brown patina. The stock is sound and retains 94-96% original varnish with light handling and use marks and a scrape on the heel. Bright, shiny bore. This rifle has been in storage in a police department for a number of years and is in need of a good cleaning. 4-44357 JL304 (1,000-1,500)

1074. *OBENDORF MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE. CAL.: .30-06. Type B with 24" stepped round barrel, military-style inverted "V" front sight with 1,000 yard rear sight and commercially-marked military-style action, mounted in a one-piece schnable tip stock with checkered semi-pistol grip and a Mauser logo black composition buttplate with a 3/8" spacer. SN 58015. CONDITION: Very good to near excellent. The barrel retains 95-96% strong bright blue, the receiver about 90% thinning blue and the trigger guard & floorplate retain about 95% dull blue. The stock has had a sliver of wood replaced by the left side of the receiver when a side mount scope base was removed and the four screw holes plugged. The receiver and wood were apparently refinished at that time. There is also a small, replaced chip at the top of the back tang, and the stock is 12-3/4" before the spacer. Bright, shiny bore. 4-44175 Z36 (500-800)

1076. *J.P. SAUER BOXLOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 20 ga. Post-war production with 26" barrels choked Full/Mod, raised matted rib with two beads, extractors and double triggers, double lump with rib extension for Greener crossbolt. The case colored receiver is lightly engraved with arabesque patterns and the maker's name on both sides, with side clips. The wood is moderately figured European walnut with beavertail forearm and cheek piece stock having checkered teardrop side panels, a skeleton grip cap and butt plate with raised carved area behind the grip. SN 25124. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retaining virtually all its original finish to metal and wood. 4-43171 JL31 (1,000-1,500)

1077. *ITHACA NEW MODEL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Field grade with 26" barrels choked Mod/IC, with concave tapered matted rib, single lump with barrel extension for modified crossbolt, the right barrel marked "NEW ITHACA FIELD GRADE" and left barrel with the maker's name and address. Case colored boxlock receiver with light border engraving, extractors and double triggers, the wood is modestly figured walnut with black tip splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock 14-1/8" over a serrated black composition buttplate. SN 462112. CONDITION: Near excellent. Retains virtually all its original finish to both metal and wood, with one minor ding in the barrel. The receiver has some edge wear, but otherwise the case colors are bright in the sheltered areas. The wood has one or two small chips in the finish. Brilliant, shiny bores. 4-44244 JL128 (500-1,000)

1078. *J. DAHL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Belgian- made boxlock shotgun with 27-3/4" barrels choked Full/IC, with double ivory bead on a concave matted rib, double lump with Greener crossbolt extensions. The receiver is unadorned. The wood is moderately figured European walnut with full checked splinter forearm and round knob semi-pistol grip stock with cheek piece 14-3/8" over a checkered horn buttplate. Equipped with extractors and double triggers, and sing swivels. SN 122846. CONDITION: Very good. Retains virtually all of its original barrel blue. The receiver and forend iron appear to have been colored with a torch. The wood is sound and retains about all of its re-varnished finish. Excellent bright, shiny bores. 4-43151 JL24 (400-700)

1079. *HATFIELD BOXLOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 20 ga. Boxlock shotgun with 26" barrels choked Mod/IC, double lump, ejectors, and non-selective single trigger. The case colored receiver is unadorned, except for the maker's name on each side. The wood is straight grain stained dark with a splinter forearm and straight stock 14-1/8" over a solid recoil pad. Accompanied by a leather and canvas covered trunk case. SN 124HP. CONDITION: Near excellent. Appears to be unfired retaining virtually all its original finish to wood and metal. The trunk case is also near excellent. 4-43153 Z7 (900-1,200)

1081. *FRANCOTTE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Imported by Von Lengerke & Detmold. 34" octagon to round vent rib barrel with two ivory beads, marked with the importer's name and information on opposing flats at the chamber end. The trim flat-sided receiver with rounded edges has a faceted matted top with the maker's name and address on the left side. The forearm is original and is of beavertail proportions. The stock appears to be a replacement, with plain side panels, pistol grip and Monte Carlo comb 14" over a decelerator pad. SN 81463. CONDITION: Very good plus. The barrel retains about 90% strong bright original blue. The receiver retains traces of case color in protected areas with the balance a silver color. The forearm wood is dark and shows moderate use. The buttstock retains 85-90% of its custom finish. The consignor believes that the ejector was changed to an extractor. 4-43654 JL50 (700-1,000)

1082. REMINGTON MODEL 1889 DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Field grade configuration with 30" steel barrels, choked Mod/Mod, splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock 13-7/8" over the original black composition buttplate. Unadorned case colored receiver and lockplates. SN 218002. CONDITION: Very good. The barrels retain 93-95% original blue with scattered light surface rust and slight thinning over the chambers. The receiver retains about 50% good case colors, turned silver on the front half. The lockplates and hammers retain about 80% stronger case colors, slightly faded. The stock has a hairline back of each lockplate, but otherwise the wood is sound and retains 90-93% original varnish with usual use and storage marks. Bright, shiny bores. 4-43799 JL11 (400-700)

1083. *WINCHESTER MODEL 101 OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. CAL.: 12 ga. Usual configuration with 28" vent rib barrels choked Full/Mod, with Browning-style forearm and pistol-grip stock 14-1/4" over the original black composition buttplate. Equipped with single selective trigger and ejectors. SN K137733. CONDITION: Very good-plus. The barrels retain 96-97% strong original blue with scattered light surface rust and spotting. The receiver retains 95-96% strong bright original blue with wear mostly on the bottom. The wood is sound and retains 95-96% original varnish. Bright, shiny bores. 4-44062 JL45 (500-800)

1084. *J. COZZENOT BOXLOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. CAL.: 16 ga. French-made boxlock with 26-7/8" barrels choked Mod/Mod, with concave swamped tapered matted rib with two beads, extractors, double triggers, double lump with third fastener. The receiver has coarse deep engraving in arabesque florals with silver inlays of a partridge and a quail. The wood is modestly figured with splinter forearm and straight stock 14-1/8" over a black composition buttplate. SN 3535. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Reta