May 2023 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction - Day 2

Premier Firearms Auction

Spring 2023

May 12th, 13h, 14th, & 15th, 2023 - 10:00AM

Preview Dates:

May 10th & 11th, 2023 - 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Preview begins at 8:00AM prior to the auction Previews are also available by appointment iCollector.com

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May 15th, 2023 10:00am ~ lots 4001 – 4536

Previews

May 10th, 2023 ~ 9:00AM – 5:00PM

May 11th, 2023 ~ 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Auction Days ~ Doors open at 8:00AM

In Loving Memory of

Hall of Fame Auctioneer

& LiLLA JuLiA

CONSIGNMENTS WANTED

We are pleased to announce the renewed partnership with the world-famous auctioneer... James

D. Julia!

His expertise and experience in marketing and achieving the best results for high end quality firearms & collectibles will help continue to grow our firm into the leading specialty firearms auctioneer in the world.

THE POULIN & JULIA FAMILY

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Reputation

Continuation of the sterling reputation for honest, straight forward business relationship with both buyers and sellers alike that catapulted the Poulin & Julia family to the forefront of the firearms auction industry.

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The Best Rates In The Industry

The Poulin & Julia family provides the most competitive commission rates in the industry. Including 0% or better seller’s commission on expensive items and valuable collections. In many cases our consignors have netted thousands, and in some cases hundreds of thousands of dollars more than what they would have achieved if they had gone with other auctioneers’ standard rates.

• Finest Expertise

We utilize over 250 years of combined professional consultant experience and an additional three-generations of marketing expertise of nearly $1 BILLION in combined total sales by the Poulin & Julia Family. This benefits both the buyers and sellers as it ensures the sellers get the maximum return for their goods and the buyers can trust the descriptions to be accurate and honest.

• Unique Auction Description Guarantee

We utilize honest, knowledgeable and detailed descriptions with the most comprehensive guarantee, building the highest level of confidence from bidders and generating the greatest return for consignors.

• Presentation

Building interest and enthusiasm from potential bidders is crucial for achieving the maximum value for our consignors. Utilizing the finest detailed photography, catalog design and state of the art auction facility generates the highest level of excitement from potential bidders & the best results for your collectibles.

• Consignors First

Our business model functions through our consignors’ interests. On only a rare occasion do we sell items that we own. Almost everything that we offer comes directly from consignors. This aligns all our interests with the consignors and focuses our attention on promoting and marketing their goods with their best interests in mind.

• Additional Poulin & Julia Family Benefits

Fully insured, numerous bidding options available, complimentary consignment pick up for expensive items and valuable collections, massive client base of international and domestic clientele & extremely aggressive marketing campaign.

If you are interested in more information about consigning a single item or an entire collection,

jamesjulia@poulinauctions.com

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THE TRADITION CONTINUES...

The tradition continues….

Our company’s roots in honesty and integrity were planted nearly 70 years ago with the auction family’s founders, Arthur & Lilla Julia. In the 1950’s my grandfather, Arthur, ran a successful insurance business. However, he realized that his true calling was in antiques and collectibles. Shortly after starting a small antiques business, Arthur and his family began offering auction services to reach a larger marketplace of buyers. It was not long before the auction firm grew to a popular well attended auction house. As the company grew so did the family’s inspiration to reach a larger audience.

In the early 1980’s Arthur’s son, world renowned hall of fame auctioneer James Julia, began to organize the family auction house into specialty divisions. The family business grew to a world renowned auction house and after his final sale in March of 2018 the family’s total sales had reached nearly $800 MILLION.

As the family business grew, Arthur, his daughter Jeannine Poulin & her husband Stephen Poulin began holding collectibles auctions. The company Julia-Poulin auctioneers guided by Arthur Julia’s core principles of straight forward honest business dealings quickly grew to a well-known regional auction house.

As the family businesses developed together so did the interest from the collecting fraternities. By the early 2000’s the two seperate companies began holding auctions in conjunction with one another creating events that drew interest from across the globe. Together the two companies brought numerous famous collections to the market including; Elmer Keith Estate Collection, Evergreen Ventures Collection of Class-3 weapons, Bruce Stern Collection, Richard Rohal Collection, David Crocker Collection, John Houchins Collection, Robert Haskell III Collection, Larry Schlick Collection, Charles Lamb Collection, Lewis & Leyton Yearout Collection, Elliott Burka Collection & many more. As the two companies client bases melded and grew the event did as well. From 2008 until Jim Julia’s final auction in March 2018 the two companies in Fairfield Maine continuously held the largest grossing firearms auction event in the world generating an astonishing $15-25 MILLION in firearms sales per event.

Today based on annual sales our auction house (Poulin’s) is one of the top 4 firearm auction houses in the world. Our established impeccable reputation for honest & fair dealings with both buyers and sellers has been instrumental to our continued growth.  We offer a unique 30 business day limited guarantee that provides a greater level of confidence from buyers. After Jim Julia’s last auction we are now the only auction house in the firearms auction industry that offers this incredible guarantee.

Our recent purchase of Jim Julia’s state of the art auction facility and offices will now provide us with over 50,000 square feet of climate controlled and secure space dedicated to the promotion, presentation and efficient handling of fine firearms collections.

I could not be happier continuing to offer quality auctions in our family’s auction facilities. The presentation and atmosphere has been described by many as “electric”, “exciting”, “inviting”, & “comfortable”.

The streamlined handling of collections will continue to allow us to offer the best value to consignors and buyers in the firearms auction industry. Our seller’s commission is the most conservative in the industry. We regularly offer our 0% or better seller’s commission to clients who are taking advantage of our aggressive marketing campaign and ultra-low seller’s commission.

Arthur Julia taught the family to be honest, modest & fair. As he would explain to me “You do not need to get rich on every consignment. Just make sure that you are pointed in the right direction and look at the big picture.” I hold dear to those words and many others that he shared with me and look forward to continue presenting phenomenal collections and auctions to our clientele.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, thank you to all of my family & team that has been instrumental in developing our business, & thank you to my mother & father for everything that you have done to get us to where we are today.

Sincerely,

Firearms Buyer Terms & Conditions

Please Read Updated 2/23

1. DESCRIPTIONS: We have attempted to make a consistent effort in cataloging and correctly describing the property to be sold. Should the need arise, we will make verbal corrections and provide additional information at the time of sale. A correction to the printed material announced by the auctioneer during the auction takes precedence over printed descriptions. The printed catalog descriptions carry a limited guarantee to protect you against major discrepancies that would have a major effect upon the value of the item. Under no circumstances do we guarantee against anything less than a major discrepancy that would have less than a major effect upon value. Several examples: If we call a Colt a Winchester. Or if we state the firearm is in original finish and it has been re-blued. Percent estimate of finish is an opinion and may vary from individual to individual, so this would not qualify.

Not every item included in this auction has been completely disassembled to verify internal component’s origins. However, if we have made the statement that the item is “all matching” or “internal numbers match”, we guarantee that this information is accurate. If an item’s description does not list the status of the internal components, we do not guarantee that they are original, matching or that they are period. If you would like additional information concerning internal components of a firearm that does not mention the internal components in the description, please contact us at 207-453-2114 and our consultants will be happy to assist you at their earliest availability.

This limited guarantee is limited to what you paid for the item from us and not what you expect to get if you had sold it.

Note: It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to satisfy themselves on the age, authenticity, condition, description and value of each lot before bidding. This includes all bidders whether they be here at the live auction, absentee, phone or internet bidders.

1A. FOR PURCHASERS WHO HAVE ITEMS SHIPPED TO THEM: Should there be a major discrepancy as listed in Item 1 above, a refund may be arranged and the buyer would need to make arrangements for the return within 30 business days of the auction date. Because consignor’s payments are sent out on the 35th business day after the auction, ANY REQUESTS MADE FOR A REFUND AFTER 30 BUSINESS DAYS OF THE AUCTION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please pay promptly to ensure that you have time to inspect your purchases. If we do not have all of your payment, paperwork or credit card information for the items to be shipped by the 10th business day after the auction you could be jeopardizing your ability to qualify for a refund. Shipments can take 1-2 weeks from the time we receive the entirety of your required payment and paperwork to process and ship due to the volume of clientele that we are processing after the auction. We are not responsible for any liability with the descriptions if we have not received everything that we need to complete the transaction in time for the items to be shipped to you. NO PARTIAL REFUNDS.

1B. FOR LIVE BIDDERS: It is expected that you have examined the items before you purchased them and that as you pick them up, you will re-examine them one last time. If there is a problem regarding condition, it is expected that you would notify us immediately before leaving the auction facility. Also, please check to make sure all components to your lots are there. All possibility of a refund is null and void once you have left our facility with the item(s).

2. WE AT POULIN ANTIQUES & AUCTIONS, INC. WOULD LIKE TO MAKE YOUR BIDDING EXPERIENCE AS PLEASANT AS POSSIBLE: Whether you are bidding live, absentee or by phone, we ask that before you bid in any manner that you satisfy all your questions, so that you may feel confident in placing your bids with us. All the items we offer have been pre-owned, loved, handled and used. Keeping this in mind, we suggest you call us with your inquiries. Please call prior to the first day of the auction, at least 48 hours or sooner, to get any questions and/or damage reports available on the items that interest you.

3. THE AUCTIONEER IS THE SOLE DETERMINANT AS TO WHO IS THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER: At the Auctioneer’s discretion he may re-offer and resell the article if a dispute arises. Auctioneer’s sale recording shall be conclusive as to who was the successful purchaser and the purchase price. If there is no apparent interest in an item (1/3 of catalog low estimate) or an appreciable opening bid, (when no catalog is printed), the item will be passed from the block by the Auctioneer and will not be re-offered again until possibly a later date.

4. 5.5% SALES TAX must be charged to all successful bidders.

* Maine residents who do not present a valid ANNUAL RESALE CERTIFICATE at the time of registration will have to pay the 5.5% sales tax. NO EXCEPTIONS.

* Under Maine law, items to be shipped within Maine will have the tax applied.

* If you reside in the state of Maine, but maintain an out of state tax number, you must pay sales tax. This is Maine law.

* Out of State residents. If you are not a Maine resident, we require a copy of your resale certificate. Due to the recent Supreme Court ruling, items shipped to some out of state residents may be charged sales tax, if your state requires our company to collect the recipient’s state sales tax.

Firearms Buyer Terms & Conditions

Please Read Updated 2/23

5. BUYERS PREMIUM OF 17.5% will be applied to all property sold to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price and is therefore subject to applicable state sales tax.

1. A 3.5% Credit Card processing fee is applicable should you decide to pay by credit card.

5A. PROXIBID, INVALUABLE, AUCTION ZIP, ICOLLECTOR & LIVEAUCTIONEER BIDDERS: These are internet bidding services that are provided by separate companies that hosts our auctions live. They charge us a significant fee to upload to their platforms. They charge 3% to the buyer who utilizes their services. This amount is added into your Buyers Premium on your invoice.

6. RESERVES: Occasionally an item may carry a conservative reserve. Therefore the auctioneer retains the right to bid on behalf of the owner. We will tell you if an item carries a reserve should you inquire.

6A. AUCTION STAFF MAY BID COMPETITIVELY ON ITEM OFFERED FOR THEIR OWN PURPOSES.

7. NAMES OF CONSIGNORS ARE CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL and will not be given out unless we have prior approval from the consignor to do so or if the auctioneer deems necessary.

8. PAYMENT: All items are to be paid for in United States American Funds. We accept Cash, pre-approved checks, Visa, MC, American Express, Discover & wire transfers. All items must be paid for in full before being removed from our facility. All fees associated with the cost of a wire transfer or bank check are those of the purchaser. * Must have valid driver’s license when paying by charge cards & checks.

* Checks are to be pre-approved by auctioneer prior to the auction (at least 2 business days before auction, NOT the day of the auction). A letter of reference from your bank is recommended to those who have never done business with us before. The auctioneer reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by checks that have not been pre-approved until we can see that the check has cleared the bank. It is our policy to hold merchandise on all first time buyers, due to our bank’s recommendation of 10 days, until the check has cleared the bank. (This enables the check to clear the bank and if it does not, then it gives them the time to notify us via mail).

* There will be a $25 fee charged for all returned checks.

* Third party checks are not accepted.

Note: Delay in payment, means delay in shipment to you. Delay in shipment to you could mean you lose all possibility of a return, so please make a prompt payment. The speediest forms of payments are credit cards or bank checks. Personal or Business checks from first time buyers will hold the shipment up for 10 business days until checks have cleared the bank. This could jeopardize the warranties of the descriptions if the shipment exceeds 18 business days.

9. OUT OF COUNTRY BUYERS:

9A. Payment must be in the form of either Wire transfers or Checks (made out in United States funds). Credit cards are only accepted for the shipping process. All fees associated with the use of a wire transfer are the responsibility of the purchaser. This includes the $25 fee that Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. is charged by their bank for the international wire transfer.

9B. All firearms (this includes all antiques, curios or modern firearms), plus edged weapons and any item that has a portion of an animal (ivory, etc..) must go through either an exporter or another FFL dealer that supplies this service. We, Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc., will not ship any of these items out of the country without the use of an exporter.

WARNING

All firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items. They are not examined, tested, or warranted by Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc. consignors, employees, or agents as to shootability. Please be sure that you have any gun properly checked for safety by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. does not warranty the safety of any ammunition that it sells. All ammunition is sold as collectors items and is not intended for firing.

Firearms Buyer Terms & Conditions

Please Read Updated 2/23 10. AGENTS: NON-FIREARMS AGENT: If you are registering or executing a bid for someone else, please bear in mind that you are responsible for the settlement of that account with us regardless of whether the person you’re executing or registering for pays you or not. We do not accept third party checks.

FIREARMS AGENT: You must have an agents letter registered with us before bidding on behalf of someone else on a Modern or Curio firearm.

According to the ATF lawyer in Boston – If you are representing some other FFL as an agent you must have the following to qualify:

1) You must have a letter from the FFL Holder you are representing.

2) Your agent letter must be on the company’s letterhead.

3) Must be typed.

4) Must be signed by the FFL Holder.

5) Must be accompanied by a copy of the FFL.

6) Must state that you are an employee for the FFL Holder.

7) Must be dated.

Please Note: If you do not have a “completed” letter with ALL of the above requirements you will not be able to represent another FFL Holder in this capacity.

11. TITLE: A title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer or when announced as sold by the auctioneer.

* The auctioneer is the sole determinant as to who is the successful winning bidder.

* It is then the responsibility of the buyer to make full payment prior to removing the items from the premises.

* It is both the buyer’s risk and expense for removal and must be made at the conclusion of the sale unless other arrangements are made with Poulins Antiques & Auctions, Inc. All items to be packaged by the purchaser, unless the items are to be shipped.

* If an item(s) cannot be removed on the sale date, storage may be arranged for an agreed amount of time. A fee of $25 a month – per item will be charged for any item(s) being left in our facility longer than 30 days from auction date. ALL ITEM(S) left will be at the purchaser’s risk. Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. is not liable for any damage or loss occurring during storage on behalf of the purchaser. Items will not be released to the purchaser until all storage fees and any other balance due to Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. is paid in full. Fees continue until the balance has been paid in full.

* IF CONTACT CANNOT BE MADE WITH THE BUYER TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR PAYMENT AND SHIPPING WITHIN 18 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE AUCTION THE AUCTIONEER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO OFFER THE ITEM TO THE UNDERBIDDER.

12. THE BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE TO HAVE FULL KNOWLEDGE AS TO WHETHER THE ITEM THEY ARE BIDDING ON IS LEGAL FOR THEM TO POSSESS OR IMPORT INTO THEIR RESIDENT STATE OR COUNTRY: If a buyer purchases an item that is either illegal to possess in their resident state or will not be cleared through customs, the buyer is responsible for the purchase and will not be issued a refund. The item determined illegal in their resident state or country will be offered in the next auction and a seller’s commission and restocking fee will be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the item(s) resold on behalf of the purchaser.

NOTE: Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. will not change the name or amount on an invoice, or alter any paperwork in any manner for any item.

13. WITHDRAWALS: We reserve the right to withdraw any property before the sale and shall have no liability for such withdrawal.

14. ABSENTEE & PHONE BIDS ARE ACCEPTED AT POULIN’S: Absentee bidding is a free service we provide to our customers. Bidding on items shows that you agree with all terms & conditions of bidding.

* We accept bids from International Countries, with the exception of sanctioned Countries.

* We accept Absentee & Phone bids with the condition that bids are written clearly and that a lot number & brief description of each lot is written out. (i.e. : Lot 101 – Colt Woodsman Revolver – $850.00). It is necessary that this format is followed to be sure that we can check for accidental errors that are made by the absentee bidders with an incorrectly written lot number resulting in the purchase or bidding on an incorrect lot. PLEASE NOTE: IF A BIDDER MISIDENTIFIES A LOT NUMBER OR ITEM THAT THEY ARE INTERESTED IN BIDDING ON RESULTING IN THE PURCHASE OF THE LOT(S)

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO PAY FOR THE PURCHASE EVEN THOUGH HE MADE AN ERROR WHEN BIDDING ON THE LOT(S). Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. is not responsible for these errors with absentee bids.

* Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. shall not be held responsible for any failure to properly execute an absentee or phone bid whether it be due to equipment failure, lack of description on bid form, clerical error, loss of connection or failure to hear or understand the bidder’s directions, etc..

Firearms Buyer Terms & Conditions

Please Read Updated 2/23

* Absentee and Phone bidders must review their bids for correctness prior to submitting their bid(s). If you supply an email address, when the bids are processed here, you will then be sent a copy of your processed bids. Please review this and determine if any corrections should be made. Notify us immediately with any corrections or changes you may have. Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. will not be responsible for errors in absentee bids.

* If you do not receive confirmation by email/phone within 24 hours of submitting your bids please, contact our office. We would hate to have you miss your items because we did not receive your bids.

* At times we may make a verbal correction from the block at the time of sale. In this case absentee bids left on an item will be considered void unless we can confer with the bidder prior to the item being sold.

* All absentee and phone bids must be accompanied by a credit card in order to secure bids.

* Invoices will be emailed out within 24 hours of the end of the final auction day.

* NOTE: If for any reason the invoice and any shipping and handling fees are not paid within 18 business days of the auction date the credit card will be charged the full purchase amount due to Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. By placing absentee bids, phone bids, internet bids or registering for live bidding in person, you are authorizing Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. to charge the card provided for any purchases made and any fees that are associated with the purchase including but not limited to shipping, handling, insurance & storage.

Disclaimer: Any advice or opinions provided by Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. or its employees are given strictly as a courtesy and are not a warranty of condition, authenticity, age, attribution or description of said property.

14A. ABSENTEE BIDDING:

* Absentee bids must be in by the start of the auction. Please try to get them in at least by 5:00 PM EST the day prior to auction. If you wait and place your bids just moments prior to the start of the auction we do not guarantee that your bids will get placed.

* We do not accept +1 bids.

* We accept bids that end in 0 or 5 only. Bids that are placed in amounts such as $501.00 or $500.01 will be lowered to the closest amount ending in 0 or 5. We will never raise a bid higher without permission from the bidder.* Bid advances are taken at the discretion of the auctioneer. Miniscule advances will not be accepted and will be rounded down. Typical advances are 5-10% of the current bid level.

* A staff member will competitively bid for the absentee bidder. We let the audience start the bidding unless there is more than one bid at the book. If there is more than one bid then the bidding will be started above the under bidders. Example: We have a bid for $1500 and one at $3000. The bidding will then start at $1600 and will then be bid competitively to the limit the absentee bidder set. For this reason it is possible that an absentee bidder may get their item for much less than what they bid. In the case of two bids being the same amount the bidding will start at that amount and the winner shall be the person who left the bid first.

* Please note: Being the first ABSENTEE BIDDER does not guarantee that you will be the winning bidder if the floor, phone or internet bidding ties during the live auction. The auctioneer is the sole determinant as to who is the successful bidder. The date and time that you submit a bid only determines the winning bidder between two absentee bidders with the same amount participating through the same method or platform.

* We do our best to execute all bids correctly however, errors are made at times. In the event of an error of omission or failure to properly execute a bid, the auctioneer shall not be held liable.

* All left bids are considered confidential, and as such the names of the absentee bidders and the bid amounts will not be given out.

* Please call prior (at least 48 hours) to the 1st day of the auction to get any information or inquiry reports pertaining to the items.

* We will not accept a bid that does not have an amount associated with it. We have had people on occasion tell us to buy the lot for them no matter what it goes for. We suggest that you place a bid substantially higher than the estimate and what you would be comfortable in paying for it. We do not want to be responsible for your personal choice of amount.

14B. PHONE BIDDING:

*Phone bidding is allowed, when available, only under pre-arranged conditions determined by and discussed with the auctioneer prior to the auction.

* All requests for phone bidding should be made before 5:00 PM EST, prior to the day of the Auction to be sure we can accommodate you within the phone schedule.

* After this point we will only accept absentee bids.

* All bidding by telephone is solely at the risk of the bidder.

* We reserve the right to reject bids on items that we feel may be too difficult to explain by phone.

* To be a Phone Bidder you must be willing to start an item for 1/2 of the low catalog estimate or $100.00, whichever is the greater.

* Please note: The employee calling you may be calling from a personal cell phone not belonging to Poulins. Because of this it may not show on your caller ID as Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. Please do not attempt to contact the telephone line that has contacted you for phone bidding services, they will not answer. If you have any questions during and after the auction, please contact 207-453-2114 to reach an office staff member.

Firearms Buyer Terms & Conditions

Please Read Updated 2/23

* Also Please Note: Please call in advance (at least 48 hours) of the auction if you need conditions or descriptions of the items. Staff members who are calling to handle your phone bids will not be able to answer questions pertaining to condition or description during the auction.

* The staff member that will be on the phone with you during the auction will be very busy concentrating on the current lot, so as not to miss your item that you are interested in. EMPLOYEES ARE

DISCOURAGED FROM DISCUSSIONS DURING

THIS

TIME SO THAT THEY DO NOT

MISS THE ITEM YOU ARE INTERESTED IN. Any discussion that takes place can and has interfered with customers bidding in the past. Our employees will be polite and talk to you, but please keep in mind that this could cause them to lose track of your item and consequently miss your bid. We would not want that to happen, so we have asked our employees to keep all conversations extremely brief.

* If you would like to add another lot to your bidding, we will TRY to accommodate you but regrettably may not be able to because of other bids that are already arranged in our system and because of time constraints.

* Phone Bidding Procedure: An appointed staff member will confidentially bid for the Phone bidder. An employee will identify themselves to you and explain that the Phone bidding will commence when the live floor bidding starts to slow a bit. It is simply moving too quickly to ask for an amount when bids are flying. They will then tell you the amount the auctioneer is looking for. Please answer quickly, loudly & clearly either YES or NO. It can be difficult to hear over the auctioneer so speak loudly. Once done the employee should then Thank you for participating and explain that someone will be calling, emailing or mailing you an invoice after all the days of the auction is done. They will then exit fairly quickly unless you have another bid that will take place within the next 5 items. We apologize if the quick exit seems to insult you in any way, but the employee will be responsible for other phone calls and also will not know the answers to payment, shipping or who will be handling your other bids if any.

* Cover Me Bids: To help ensure that you don’t miss out on an object, some people like to place a cover me bid at the time they make phone bid arrangements. No system is perfect and sometimes it is impossible, for one reason or another to get through to the client on the telephone. A “Cover Me Bid” is a bid left only with your phone agent. If he/she cannot get through to you on the phone, they will bid up to that amount on your behalf. The only way they execute this bid is if they cannot get through to you.

* Stop Point Bids: A staff member will contact you within 3-5 items prior to the item that you are interested in bidding on. We ask that you consider a “Stop Point”. This is a designated amount you wish the staff member to bid up to on this item for you. Because of the noise level that occurs during an auction, this creates less confusion on the phones for us and our customers. Once they reach this “Stop Point” amount they will then query you for the next desired amount that the auctioneer is asking for. You can then bid higher or stop if you so desire.

15. INTERNET BIDDING: Live internet bidding is available with Auctionzip.com, Invaluable.com, Proxibid.com, Liveauctioneers. com and iCollector. These are separate companies that are not owned by Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc.

* You must submit a credit card with them when signing up to bid. These card numbers are not supplied to us. You will have to contact our office if successful and submit your credit card information to us.

* These are bidding services that are provided by separate companies that host our auctions live. They charge 3% to the buyer who utilizes their services. This charge will be added to your invoice Buyers Premium.

* Review all lots that interest you at least 24 hours prior to the auction. Sometimes we find a “change” in condition or listing. We cannot notify each person individually, so what we do is remove the photo and place a statement “No bids accepted online. Please call office to place bids.”

* Please Note: These online platforms tell you when you are the highest absentee bidder. This is only within their platform. AuctionZip, Invaluable, Proxibid, Live Auctioneers & iCollector do not share bid information and so they do not compare your bids with each other or with bids that we have taken in. If they tell you that you are the highest bidder that is only within their platform, not others.

* IMPORTANT: ALL LIVE INTERNET BIDDERS MUST READ THIS DISCLAIMER: Live internet bidding is a fast paced process and can be very fun. However, problems can arise during the process that can result in a purchase or bid being accidently enacted by the buyer or some entity. This could be that your internet/computer speed or a lag in the connection may cause your computer to slow down and then all of a sudden the computer may catch back up, causing the bidding to “jump” to a level that you are unprepared to bid. It could also be that your cat, dog, 2 year old or Martians from a far distant planet in a galaxy far, far away enacted a bid that you were not prepared to place. No matter the reason that may come up it is the responsibility of the bidder to pay for the purchase regardless of the reason. The bidder must log in with their personal log information and in doing so understands the risks that they are taking by participating in live internet bidding and agrees to pay for any and all purchases. Any bids placed by your identity are your responsibility.

* If you place absentee bids on these platforms do not ask us to change or void these bids. We do not have control of your accounts within these platforms and so do not have control of your bids. You must change them yourself within your account. If you are having difficulty with this process please contact the platforms that you are participating with for assistance. Most platforms require all changes to be done within 48 hours in advance of the auction start. Check your platform to make sure of the time frame and how to make changes when necessary.

Firearms Buyer Terms & Conditions

16. NOTIFICATION OF SUCCESS: Only successful bidders are contacted. To expedite the process we ask that you fill out and send in the “Payment & Shipping” Forms as well as the copy of the FFL or C&R that you intend to use along with your bid sheets. If you are paying by Credit Card for your purchase, please make sure you check the appropriate box for this or remark somewhere on your bid sheet that we are to charge your card for purchases as well as your shipment. If you have done this and included all your paperwork for your items, then your invoice will go right to shipping and be at the “TOP” of the shipping list. Otherwise successful bidders will be notified in one of the following manners:

A. EMAIL: If an email address is provided we will email your invoice along with the shipping and payment forms for you to fill in. These will be sent to all successful bidders even if you have already supplied it with your bids. We apologize, but the computer program does not distinguish between who has supplied the necessary information and who has not.

B. FAX: If you do not have email, we can fax your invoice along with the shipping and payment forms for you to fill in.

C. US MAIL: If you do not have email or fax machine, then an invoice will be mailed to the address you provided. This makes for a slow transaction which can lead to an expiration of any possible guarantee on the items you purchase.

17. INTEREST & DEFAULT: Payment is expected immediately following the sale. Any items not paid for within 18 business days of the auction, Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. retains the right and will charge the buyers credit card for the total amount due. Interest will be charged on all balances not paid at the rate of 1 1/2% monthly (18% APR) effective 18 days from the date of purchase/auction. Should the buyer not comply with any of the Terms & Conditions of Sale, the damage recoverable from the defaulter shall include any loss arising on the resale of the lot, together with the charges and expenses in respect of both sales as well as any legal or collection fees incurred. Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. shall hold any money deposited in partial payment on account of any liability of the defaulted item.

18. PHONE INQUIRIES REGARDING YOUR SUCCESS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE AUCTION MAY BE DIFICULT TO ANSWER:

We apologize, but a large volume of customers pick up merchandise on these days and all personnel are handling them.

19. SHIPPING: Poulins makes every attempt to ship your goods in a timely fashion. Because of the high volume of items being shipped and delays that shipping carriers deal with during the Holiday rush, please allow 2-3 weeks for your items to be delivered after all paperwork and full payment is received and applied. We do not attempt to make money on shipping but neither do we wish to lose money on shipping. The following is our shipping policy and shipping/handling/box and insurance charges.

SHIPPING CHARGES:

* ASAP Orders: Are available on small quantities of 10 guns or less, however there is a charge of $50.00

* Hard Cases: There is a $20.00 charge for hard cases. These are usually used for items that have sold for $2000 or more. Or upon request.

* Handling charges: Handguns are $8.00 per gun. Longarms are $15.00 per gun. Miscellaneous items and larger Class III items will vary depending on material used and time it takes to package. Labor rate is $30.00 an hour on these other items.

* Insurance Charges: A rate of $8 for the first $800 and 95 cents PER each $100.00 after $800. This covers the Hammer & Buyers Premium only. This does not include shipping, nor does it include what you expected to get for the item if resold.

* Shipping cost: Whatever the cost is from the carrier. All firearms (including antiques) are shipped with adult signature required. Any item(s) shipped with a value of $1000.00 and up is shipped with signature required.

* Boxes: $7.50 per box used in your shipment. No charge if it is a free box supplied by the carrier. (We do not carry all box sizes from these carriers, only generally sized ones). POLICIES:

* Multiple winning bids will be combined to save buyer money.

* We reserve the right to not ship an item if we feel that it is too fragile or bulky to be done safely. (i.e. Bronzes, frames, delicate and/or oversized items, etc.)

* We are happy to assist you in your shipping needs. Please understand that we will try to expedite your shipment when requested, but we make no guarantee that it can be completed in such a time frame as you may request or in the manner that you may request.

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HAZMAT INFORMATION:

*Aerial flares (Non-USCG Approved) are restricted in the following cities and/or states: All of Alaska; Sacramento, CA; San Francisco, CA; All of HI; All of MA; NYC, NY; Bronx, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Manhattan, NY; Staten Island, NY; Queens, NY; Washington D.C.; APO & FPO Addresses, No PO boxes. Flares are considered hazardous material and they require an extra S&H charge.

*Other Hazmat items include primers in original boxes and smokeless gunpowder in original containers.

*HAZMAT DISCLAIMER: Commercial Carrier (FedEx) charges a $30.00 handling charge for each package containing Hazardous Materials. Hazmat items will be shipped via FedEx Ground only. NO 2nd Day or Next Day shipment on Hazmat items or ammunition. If you have any questions please call : 1-207-453-2114.

Firearms Buyer Terms & Conditions

Please Read Updated 2/23

*Note: We will not declare an item as something other than what it is, change the name on the invoice, or declare an item to be of lesser value than what was paid for it. We will not break the law in a description or on a value so that an item can get through customs.

20. ANY LEGAL DISPUTES: Any legal disputes arising from this auction shall be settled in the court system in the State of Maine. The Maine Uniform Commercial Code, Title 11, Section 2 – 328 applies to this auction sale.

21. MAINE AUCTIONEER RULES AND REGULATIONS: These are regulated by the Maine Board of Licensing of Auctioneers, 35 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333.

22. LISTING SUBJECT TO OMISSIONS AND ERRORS

23. WARNING!! ALL FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION IN THIS AUCTION ARE SOLD AS COLLECTOR ITEMS. THEY ARE NOT EXAMINED, TESTED OR WARRANTED BY POULIN ANTIQUES & AUCTIONS INC., ITS CONSIGNORS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS AS TO THE SAFETY AND SHOOTABILITY OF ANY FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION INCLUDED IN THIS AUCTION. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT ALL AMMUNITION AND FIREARMS ARE CHECKED FOR SAFETY BY A COMPETENT GUNSMITH BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO FIRE ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION. BY AGREEING TO THE TERMS & CONDITIONS YOU ARE RELEASING POULIN ANTIQUES & AUCTIONS INC., ITS CONSIGNORS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS FROM ANY LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH INJURIES, DAMAGE OR DEATH THAT YOU, ANY PARTY, ANY PROPERTY OR ANY PERSON MIGHT INCUR FROM THE ATTEMPT TO FIRE ANY FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION PURCHASED FROM THIS AUCTION.

24. STEPHEN POULIN AUCTIONEER’S LICENSE: NUMBER 1115

25. BIDDING ON ARTICLE(S) INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF ALL OF THE TERMS & CONDITIONS TO THE BUYER: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER TO SATISFY THEMSELVES AS TO THE CONDITION, AGE, AUTHENTICITY, LEGALITIES AND VALUE OF AN ITEM BEFORE BIDDING ON IT.

Class III Policy Please Read

Collecting Class III Weapons can be a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. In the United States, many but not all citizens of the U.S. have the right to purchase and own machine guns. This is true in most states of the United States, but not all states. It is your specific responsibility to determine your right to own and possess a Class III weapon before you bid on it. Once you have bid on a lot and won it, you are responsible for payment of that lot, regardless of whether you can own it or not. If you have purchased a lot and later find out that because of the state you live in or for other reasons that you cannot personally own it yourself, you will still be required to pay for the object and we will obviously have to sell it for you again at a future sale.

First and foremost, All NFA Rules Apply. All Class III firearms must be registered and properly transferred in compliance with BATFE rules. Class III Firearms we may be dealing with include the following: Machine Guns (MG), (Transferable, Pre-86 Dealer Samples and Post-86 Dealer Samples), Silencers, Destructive Devices (DD), Short Barreled Rifles (SBR), Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS) and Any Other Weapon (A.O.W.). If you are an individual who resides in an area where these firearms are legal, you may bid on these items. You are responsible for knowing your State and Local laws.

In order to complete the purchase of a Class III Firearm to a non-licensed individual, you will need the following:

• 2 passport photos

• 2 sets of fingerprints

• 1 ATF Form 5330.20 Certificate of Compliance and the appropriate BATFE Form completed in duplicate including the signature of your local Chief Law Enforcement Officer. Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. will supply all the proper forms upon acceptance of your winning bid.

If there are any State or local forms required you will be responsible for obtaining these.

Regardless of the specific type of Class III Firearm, completing the transfer to an individual usually takes approximately 90-300 days from the time they receive the completed paperwork. Transfer to a licensed dealer (FFL/SOT) is usually approximately 60-90 days. If you are a non-licensed individual the BATFE transfer fee for all NFA firearms (Machine Gun, Destructive Device, Silencer, Short Barreled Rifle, and Short Barreled Shotgun) is $200.00 with the exception of those narrowly classified as Any Other Weapon (AOW) which has a transfer fee of $5.00. AOWs may include pen-guns, cane guns, and certain pistols with vertical front pistol grips. These fees must be paid to Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. before any transfer paperwork can be submitted to BATFE as well as any other outstanding balances related to your Class III firearm purchase.

Please look into your own particular state law ahead of time when contemplating a bid. For more specific ownership information on NFA firearms, please visit the website of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives directly at www.atf.gov. If you are an individual (Non FFL/SOT) and reside in the State of Maine, we can transfer the firearms to you directly on an approved BATF Form 4 (subject to above rules) if you are the winning bidder. If you are an individual who resides in another State we will need to transfer the Class III firearm to a Class III Dealer in your State to complete the transfer with you. Please understand that there is usually an additional fee from this third party for them to handle your transfer.

Remember, it is your responsibility, prior to the purchase, to make certain that you may legally purchase and possess a Class III gun or item.

NRA Antique Firearm Conditions Standards

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Firearms Condition Categories:

1. Extremely Fine: All original with 98% finish, or better, brilliant shiny bore, very crisp mechanics, shows most original finish on bolt face and loading gate, etc. Terminology may also include “As New”, “Appears to be Unfired”, etc.

2. Very Fine: All original with 94/95% to 98% finish or better, crisp mechanics, bright to brilliant bore with no rust or pitting may also include “Shows Very Little if Any Use”.

3. Fine: All original with 90% to 94/95% finish or better, very fine to light surface rust or minor, scattered pinprick pitting tight functional mechanics, strong, bright bore with minor.

4. Very Good: Minor touch-up or very minor, small parts replaced with 80% to 90% finish, scattered minor, light rust or pitting slightly loose mechanics but functional, strong bore with some shine, light to moderate pitting.

5. Good: Minor touch-ups, visible small parts replaced with 60% to 80% finish, light or moderate rust or fine pitting, good and functional mechanics, strong rifling or smooth bore with moderate pitting.

6. Fair: Little to no original finish, minor or small major parts replaced, light to moderate pitting externally, functional mechanics, fair bore with heavy pitting but visibly rifling.

7. Poor: No original finish, possibly some major parts replaced, loose but functional mechanics, active or heavy external rust, poor bore with heavy pitting and little or no rifling visible.

8. Relic: Heavy brown rust patina, broken or missing parts may or may not be functional.

Definitions of Mechanical Condition:

“Mechanics are crisp” means that the mechanical function of the firearm is nearly or exactly as it left the factory and functions perfectly.

“Mechanics are fine” means that the operation of the firearm is as it should be with no hitches or malfunctions to impede its proper use.

“Mechanics are functional” means almost the same thing but implies that they may be a little loose, worn and require careful handling.

“Mechanics need attention” means that there is something wrong that requires attention before the firearm can be effectively used.

Consultants for Poulin’s Firearms Auctions

Neil Whitcomb, Bob French, Dave Sanders, Bill Taylor, Jeff Zimba, John Sexton, Malcom MacGregor, Leonardo Antaris, Ralph Wood, Ron Gabel & Bill Shea were our consultants for this Firearms Auction. They have been in the firearms fields as gun smiths, consultants, and /or dealers for many years.

All of these gentlemen have worked closely with us to make a consistent effort in cataloging and correctly describing the property to be sold. Our intentions are to be as honest and fair as possible in our cataloging, giving a general description and idea of what the item is. We have tried to describe any possible problems with an item. If an error has been made please notify us and we will make necessary corrections.

Things to do

Shopping

These quaint Maine towns offer an aesthetic shopping & dining experience.

Freeport

Hallowell

Bar Harbor

Portland Old Port

Guide Services

Maine has some fantastic guide services that are available. Whether you are interested in hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, or ATVs there are some excellent opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in ME.

Foliage & wildlife viewing

Interested in scenic views and chances of observing Maine wildlife? Here are some areas that we would recommend visiting.

Jackman

Greenville

Boothbay Harbor

Bar Harbor

Ogunquit

Camden/Rockland

Portland

Lodging

Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel (207) 873-0111

Fireside Inn & Suites (207) 873-3335

Holiday Inn Express & Suites (207) 873-2777

Hampton Inn (207) 873-0400

Lockwood Hotel (207) 660-0120

Airports

Bangor International Airport (50 Min. North)

Waterville Airport (10 Min. South)

Augusta Airport (30 Min. South)

Portland International Airport (60 Min. South)

American

Governor’s Restaurant

356 Main St. Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 872-0677

Purple Cow

6 Skowhegan Rd Fairfield, ME 04937 (207) 453-1371

Flatlanda Diner

224 Skowhegan Rd Fairfield, ME 04937 (207) 238-9300 ~ Closes 2pm

Five Guys

373 Main St Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 313-5458

Applebee’s 249 Kennedy Memorial Drive Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 872-6702

Asian

Pad Thai Too

400 Kennedy Memorial Drive Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 859-8900

Ming Lee

365 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-2828

Asian Cafe

53 Bay Street Winslow, ME 04901 (207) 877-6688

Mirakuya Japanese Steak House

150 JFK Plaza Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 616-0088

BBQ/Steakhouse

The Proper Pig

14 Common St Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 616-3975

Deli

BIG G’s

581 Benton Ave Winslow, ME 04901 (207) 873-7808

Italian

Amici’s Cucina

137 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 861-4440

Seafood

18 Below Raw Bar & Grill

18 Silver Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 861-4454

Restaurants

Specialty Dining

Front and Main

9 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 660-0130

Meridians

166 Main Street Fairfield, ME 04937 (207) 742-0036

OPA

139 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207)859-3103

The Last Unicorn 8 Silver Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-9363

Heritage House

182 Madison Avenue Skowhegan, ME 04976 (207) 474-5100

Pizza

Sonny’s 146 Main Street Fairfield, ME 04937 (207) 453-7624

Cappza’s Pizza

255 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-7770

Portland Pie Company 173 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 401-6200

Local Pubs

Silver Street Tavern 2 Silver Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 680-2163

Mainely Brews

One Post Office Square Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-2457

O’Brien’s Irish Restaurant & Pub 375 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-0111

Mexican

Buen Apetito 99 W River Rd. Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 861-4649

Cancun Mexican Restaurant 14 Silver St. Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 872-7400

SHIPPING INFORMATION

ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE THEY WILL BE SHIPPED, THIS IN c LUDES SHIPPING/HANDLING c HARGES.

SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S.

1.) All U. S. A. shipping charges are charged to a credit card.

2.) Shipping will be handled in the order that we receive payment in full AND all necessary paperwork.

3.) Costs for shipping will include the following:

(a) The carrier cost charged by your choice of carrier such as FedEx or USPS.

(b) Insurance - $8.00 for the first $800 and 95¢ per each $100.00 after $800.

(c) Handling charge to cover cost of labor & materials.

4.) It is your choice of carrier - Fed Ex or USPS. It is your choice on items (other than handguns) whether your items ship 3 day, 2 day, week, ground, etc.,

5.) ALL AMMUNITION AND FIREARMS ARE SHIPPED WITH ADULT SIGNATURE REQUIRED

6.) We reserve the right to refuse to ship and or insure an item we deem too fragile, delicate or bulky.

INSURANcE

Insurance – We use an outside insurance company to insure packages and the charge for insurance is $8.00 for the first $800 and 95¢ per each $100.00 after $800 OR by your own policy. Items will not be shipped unless you have insurance coverage. If you choose to use your own insurance we ask that you sign a waiver form. Please call our office to obtain this form.

OUTSIDE THE U.S. - SHIPPING & PAYMENT

Under no circumstances will we declare less value than the actual sale price on any shipments. Also we will not under any circumstances declare an item something other than what it is.

1.) All ITEMS MUST BE PAI d B y WIRE TRA n SFER OR CERTIFIE d BA nk CHEC k I n U.S. FU nd S.

2.) All firearms, edged weapons & any item that has a portion of an animal (ivory, etc..) must go through an exporter.

3.) If you have purchased item (s) which need to be exported to your country, the following names are reputable firms here in this country that regularly handle all shipping and export matters. Please contact them to make arrangements to receive your purchases after payment is made.

4.) Our insurance carrier will not insure any items shipped to foreign countries. All foreign customers must make their own arrangements for insurance.

BORDERVIEW

www.simpsonltd.com

PH: 309-342-5800

110 INDUSTRIAL WAY PORTLAND, MAINE 04103

1-800-335-9996 (US cALLS ONLY) 00-1-207-797-3096 (FOREIGN cALLS) sureexpress@maine.rr.com

WA 98264 www.borderview.com -

Firearm Transfer Conditions

All modern firearms, (excluding Class III & Foreign Purchases) may be purchased and taken possession of using one of the following options:

1. Handguns: Must be 21 years old. non-resident buyers must first pay for the lot before leaving the facilities. Then after returning home, make arrangements with a local firearms dealer in their resident state to send us a copy of the firearms dealer FFl license. Upon receipt of the copy of their license we can then package and ship (at buyers expense ) the handguns to the dealer. This is a federal law that must be complied with regardless of what state you come from. Maine residents may take possession immediately after completing the form 4473 and passing the nICS background check.

2. Long Guns: Must be 18 years old. Both residents and non-residents may take immediate possession of modern long arms by first paying then filing the ATF form 4473 and completing the nICS background check. Only exceptions are states that have laws governing otherwise. Such as a waiting period, special permit, etc,,

3. Antique Guns: May be purchased and picked up the day of sale by any resident or non-resident.

4. Must have a government issued photo ID that has a physical address. NOT A POST OFFIcE ADDRESS.

5. Special Note: In most cases the background check will take 2 - 3 minutes to approve or deny. Exceptions may take up to four days. All nICS decision are beyond our control. We are required to follow them.

6. Shipping: Shipping arrangements can be made on most lots. They can be shipped by one of several methods. There is a charge for packing and or crating. All shipping and insurance costs are the responsibility of the buyer. Please refer to pages following the absentee bid pages for more information. If you have any further questions on shipping after reviewing the shipping info page then please call.

7. Warning: neither Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc., consignors, employees or agents warrant the safety or the shootability of any firearm in this catalog. All firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items. IF you wish to attempt to shoot them you must have the weapons examined by a competent gunsmith who will test the weapon for its shootability and also insure that the caliber of the breech is in fact the caliber it is thought to be. Since all firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items they are not examined, tested or warranted by Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc., consignors, employees or agents as to shootability.

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*** By completing the above information, I agree to abide by Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc. “Firearms, Terms & Conditions to the Buyer” as found on Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc website as well as in their catalog. Furthermore, I agree that if I do not make full payment within 18 days from last day of auction, that I authorize Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc. to charge my credit card the full payment due them for my purchases.

*** I, ________________________________(Sign your name), desire to bid on the following items in Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc. upcoming auction. The bids submitted by me are to be executed by Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc. up to, but not exceeding, the amount(s) specified on the bid sheet. (This amount does not include the Buyer’s Premium). I understand that all my bids will be executed and accepted subject to Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc. “Firearms, Terms & Conditions to the Buyer”.

cREDIT cARD INFORMATION

Please use the following card for my: Invoice____ Shipping____

name on CC: ____________________________________________________________________

Address associated with CC:____________________________________________________________

Street Address _______________________________City_______________________State _______ Zip Code ________

Credit Card # __________________________________________________________ Exp. _______________

V # ( found on back of card) __________________ Type of Card : Visa ___MC ___ disc ___ or Amer. Exp ___

your Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________

your signature is required above to pay by credit card.

Any purchases not paid in full within 18 days of sale will be charged to buyer’s credit card.

SHIPPInG METHOd

All shipping charges are charged to a credit card.

PlEASE CHECk CARRIER:

FedEx______ (Ground Is least Expensive For longarms & Misc.)

USPS______Priority______ (least Expensive For Handguns) Registered Mail________

Other___________

your Account number For Fed Ex _______________________________________________________

Other Comments or directions: ______________________________________________________________

** If you choose to use your own Fed Ex account number a credit card must still be used to pay us for labor & materials. Please put the credit card number in the above credit card space.

** Handguns manufactured after dec 31, 1898, can be shipped via FedEx or USPS priority or registered overnight.

** Due to commercial carriers’ recent policy changes, we recommend shipping antique firearms via USPS Priority.

** Modern & Curio long guns may be shipped ground or a speedier service if you choose.

** you must have a FFl to have a modern or curio firearm shipped directly to you. We must have a current copy of your FFL in our records.

** ALL FIREARMS AND AMMO ARE SHIPPED WITH ADULT SIGNATURE REQUIRED .

SHIPPInG AddRESS

Check here only if shipping address is same as CC address:______________ (If same, no need to fill out form below.)

nAME: ___________________________________________COMPAny

STREET:__________________________________________APT./SUITE#_______CITy:_________________________

STATE:__________________ZIP COdE:_____________TElEPHOnE:_______________________________________

EMAIl:________________________________________Is this a business or a residential address? Circle one please.

WE WILL NOT SHIP AN ITEM TO YOU THAT IS ILLEGAL FOR YOU TO HAVE IN YOUR cITY, cOUNTY, STATE OR cOUNTRY.

If you bid on an item that is not legal for you where you live, you will be held responsible for all expenses pertaining to that item, this includes purchase price. Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc. will not, under any circumstances, refund money or be held responsible for any purchases that the buyer makes that are not legal for him to own.

**** WARNING ****

All firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items. They are not examined, tested, or warranted by Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions, Inc., consignors, employees or agents as to shootability or safety. Please be sure that you have any gun properly checked for safety by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Poulin Antiques & Auctions, Inc. does not warranty the safety of any ammunition that it sells. All ammunition is sold as collectors items and is not intended for firing.

leonardo M. Antaris, Md

Independent Firearms Consultant & Cataloger with Poulin Auctions

• Articles in the NRA’s American Rifleman magazine

Magnificent Mausers, an Exploration of Unusual Pistols and Carbines, Feb 2018

In the Beginning: Semiautomatic Pistols of the 19th Century, Jan 2018

Chinese Broomhandles, Mar 2013

Spanish Broomhandles, Oct 2010

leonardo M. Antaris, Md

Accepting his award for 1st Place display at the 2017 OGCA show for his display “Spanish Gold: The Art of Gold Damascening”

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Be sure to check out Dr. Antaris’ collector guides on his YouTube channel Historic Investments

Or visit “HistoricInvestments” on instagram

Publications and Achievements

• Co-authored textbook Vickers Guide: SIG SAUER (Vol. 1), 2020

• Published textbook Astra Firearms and Selected Competitors, 2009

• Published textbook Star Firearms, 2001

The Astra M400 (1921), Dec 2008 Visit our friend and consultant’s newly revamped website

• Published textbook Astra Automatic Pistols, 1988

John William “Bill” Gallup (1935-2023)

John William “Bill” Gallup was born in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada. His interest in collecting was stimulated when he was only a young boy of 6 years old. While living in Canada, during WWII, his mother would take him to the Royal Canadian Airforce training ground so he could see the soldiers marching. Bill was so enthralled; he had his own uniform and would march with the soldiers! Later, in high school, Bill joined the Naval Reserve. As such, he was required to spend a few weeks each summer at the Naval post. He was no longer the little lad gazing upon the brave soldiers marching in unison; he WAS one of the brave soldiers.

When Bill realized that his dream of pitching for the New York Yankees was not going to materialize, he enrolled at Creighton Law School where he found his true love ~ the law. Upon his graduation, Bill was an assistant city prosecutor, deputy county attorney and an assistant United States attorney before he entered private practice. Bill was later invited to john the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, and served as President of this board as well.

client, especially when a gun was presented into evidence. It looked very familiar to him and in fact, he exclaimed “That’s my gun”. It had been stolen from his office which he later retrieved from the police station. Although he was an avid collector of many things, he never shot his firearms; rather he just enjoyed owning them.

Bill collected artworks, cars, enjoyed museums, baseball and reading. He followed the careers of General MacArthur and General Patton. After he became a lawyer, he was known for quoting them while presenting his final arguments. He passionately lived his profession however his love for his family, the United States, and the military could not be denied. Bill firmly believed the words of MacArthur, “Duty, honor, country: Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. They are your rallying point to build courage when courage seems to fail, to regain faith when there seems to be little cause for faith, to create hope when hope becomes forlorn.”

Fred Inganamort

Fred Inganamort was born with a love of firearms. Surrounded by hunters and sportsman since childhood, he received his first firearm when he was just eleven years old from his father, a 1964 Ruger 10/22. Shortly thereafter, he took his first hunting trip to Maine with his grandfather, father and uncle. From then on, hunting and the outdoors were his passions. Throughout his life, Fred traveled North America on numerous hunting expeditions with family and friends, making cherished memories along the way.

In addition to firearms for hunting, Fred also enjoyed skeet shooting and sporting clays. His collection is the cumulation of a lifelong appreciation of the craftsmanship and history of firearms, ranging from the familiar to the obscure, the modern to the antique, and everything in between. Each firearm in the collection has its own story.

Over the last decade, Fred regularly participated in Cowboy Action Shooting where he was known as, “Kid Harrison”. He was an active member of three SASS clubs in Florida: the Gold Coast Gunslingers, the Okeechobee Marshals and the OK Corral Outlaws. To his friends, family and fellow club members, Fred was known for not only being a kind and generous man, but also an excellent shot, a great teacher, and a wealth of knowledge about firearms, rivaling even historians.

Most importantly, Fred was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and grandfather. He will be dearly missed. His legacy lives on not only in this most unique, exquisite and story-filled collection, but also in the passion and exuberance in which he lived his life. COLLECTION

John Hartman Persing

Dr. John H. Persing grew up in Watsontown, Pennsylvania, just a stones’ throw from the banks of the west branch of the Susquehanna River. It was along this riparian valley that, as a boy, John would spend countless hours looking for arrowheads and other discarded artifacts left behind by the Susquehannock people who lived along the river corridor hundreds of years prior. These early direct experiences with the physical remnants of human history ignited a lifelong passion for antique restoration and collection.

As a teenager, John’s interest shifted to automobiles, particularly Model A Fords and early V-8s. A “Ford man” throughout his life, his first restoration was a 1930 Model A Ford that remained his pride and joy throughout his life. It was the one antique car that he continued to drive until his death in 2020. His car restoration and collection would include early brass model T Fords, a first year production incoln Continental, and 50’s classics including a 1958 Thunderbird and a hot pink 1955 Sunliner. “Always collect convertibles” he would say, “they hold their value and are just better to look at.” His car collection was arguably one of the finest in the region.

After serving in the Air Force as a medical officer during the waning years of the Vietnam War, he returned to Pennsylvania with his young family to start a 46 year medical practice in Lewisburg, Pa. In addition to his growing car collection, Dr. Persing became interested in collecting the intricately decorated furniture of the MahantongoValley of south central Pennsylvania. These German-Pennsylvanian artisans created beautifullycrafted corner cupboards and blanket chests featuring a colorful array of tulips, birds, and flowers during the early decades of the 19th century.

During the last quarter century of his life, Dr. Persing pivoted his eye once again to the craftsmanship of Pennsylvania long rifles of the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. He collected both flintlock and early percussion rifles from that era and was particularly focused on locating and obtaining rifles from gunsmiths of the region where he lived (i.e. Union, Snyder, Montour, and Columbia counties). The collection represented here comprises over 150 rifles, most in pristine and original condition. Throughout his life, Dr. Persing maintained a deep sense of place and connection to the history and people of the Susquehanna Valley. This collection is a pure manifestation of that sensibility.

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James B. Taylor

James B. Taylor was born in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 1938. James married his love, Sarah Williams Taylor, 63 years ago and together they have been blessed with two adult children, Dale Taylor and Karen Taylor de Caballero along with twin grandchildren age 13.

James earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, University of Redlands, California; a Master of Arts in Geology, as well as an Executive MBA Program, both from the University of California at Los Angeles. His extensive career spans over four decades of technical and executive management in world-wide exploration, development and production of oil and gas, concentrated in Latin America, Southeast Asia, The Middle East and Russia/CIS. He received board directorships that have involved top-level decision making and performance strategies to upstream and downstream companies.

When asked if there was a particular item that ignited his passion for collecting, James easily responds “I inherited my great-grandfather’s Officer’s sword.” His great grandfather was part of the 143rd Pennsylvania Vol. Infantry and fought during a number of battles including the Battle of Gettysburg. Throughout his entire collection, never has there been another item that has meant more to him than this sword.

James is a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, the American Society of Arms Collectors and various other Arms Collector groups. His other interests include Native American antique art, textiles, pottery and baskets. He also maintains an extensive collection of Spanish Colonial arms and accoutrements.

Poulin Firearms is extremely proud to have the opportunity to bring this remarkable collection to auction. Included in this offering, comprised of over 130 lots, are some rare, scarce, and historic examples that we know you will find as exciting as we do.

The Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox

Glen Earl Mattox, Jr., was born May 3, 1944 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, the son of Glen and Chloe Mattox. He passed away August 5, 2022 in Missoula, Montana at the age of 78.

After graduating from Kellogg High School in 1962, Glen joined the Army. After serving his Country for six years, he attended North Idaho College. After that, he worked for the telephone company, and was then employed by the Forest Service. In 1980, he married Hanh Nguyen.

Glen’s introduction to the gun world began at the young age of 15 when he was caught sneaking into his first gun show in Coeur d’Alene, ID. From that moment, he was hooked, and this quickly became a passion that would last his entire lifetime.

Glen loved wheelin’ & dealin’ and stories were told both by Glen as well as those who knew him. Glen always claimed that he borrowed $75 to buy his first gun which he swore he sold for $150. There are also eye-witness accounts of Glen selling a Gatling gun across the aisle for a 25% profit BEFORE he had purchased the gun from the other side of the aisle.

Glen was a long-time resident and business owner in Post Falls, Idaho. His passion for collecting drove him to create his Antique Gun Shoppe in 1974. He literally started it with nothing, and then gradually morphed it into more of a museum than a shop. Glen enjoyed putting the time and effort into what he loved and, from his hard work on the Gun Show circuit, he earned national recognition as an expert in Antique Arms, Military and Native American Artifacts. As such, Glen was ultimately cited by dozens of published resources in these fields.

Glen’s enthusiasm and knowledge in the field of collecting led him to become a member of many organizations including:

• Washington Arms Collectors Association, Life Member

• Oregon Arms Collectors Assoc.

• Texas Gun Collectors Association

• Colorado Arms Collectors Association

• Antique Bowie Knife Collectors Association

• Ohio Valley Military Society

• National Rifle Association

• Montana Arms Collectors Association

• Dakota Territory Gun Collectors Association

• Weapons Collectors Society of Montana, Charter Life Member

Those who knew Glen, knew he lived life to the fullest, and he lived the life he chose. While traveling to a gun show, he “died with his boots on,” doing what he loved, and at the end, he was surrounded by his loved ones. He wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.

We are all temporary custodians of the relics and items we collect, covet, and surround ourselves with in our collections. We hope that these items from Glen’s collection find the next best caretakers to carry-on through time as this is surely what Glen would have wanted.

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and the tragedy taking place today in Ukraine. Bbl. 5”. Right side of slide is dated 1920. Left side has the distinctive extended slide release. All visible small parts have matching serial numbers. Diamond checkered walnut grips. MAGS: 1 original style with staple on floorplate. CONDITION: 40% dull faded blue blending with areas of deep blood pitting. Grips have age darkened worn appearance showing small chips and handling marks. Rifling is lightly worn showing

2001. FANTASTIC CASED GOLD ACCENTED 2-1/2” CUSTOM SHOP COLT PYTHON. Cal. 357 Mag. S# 13311EH. Bbl. 2-1/2” with ventilated rib and full lug. Balance of metal is nickel plated with 24 karat gold plated serrated ramp front sight, adjustable square notch rear sight, hammer & trigger. 6-shot fluted cylinder. 2-piece checkered laminated walnut finger groove Custom Shop grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered hinged hardwood case with blue velvet interior containing manual. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent; appears new & unfired. (23-808/BH). MODERN. $5,000-7,000.

2002.

DA

S# 43492. Bbl. 2 1/2” w/ vent rib & shrouded ejector rod. Pinned blade serrated ramp front sight w/ square notch adj. rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Blue finish w/ rampant Colt on sideplate. Hammer & trigger have polished sides, muzzle is polished bright. Bbl. markings have added Bonanza gold filler. 2 Piece checkered walnut service grips w/ gold colored rampant Colt medallions. Mfg. 1965. CONDITION: over 95% original blue showing a cyl. drag line. Very good grips. Smooth mechanics. Bright near excellent bore. (22-6356/DS). CURIO. $2,500-4,500.

Cal. 357 Magnum. S#.

Bbl 4” with vent rib and full lug. Serrated ramp front sight with square notch adjustable rear sight. Six shot fluted swing out cylinder. Blue finish with polished hammer sides. Two piece checkered walnut target grips with gold rampant Colt medallions. 1968 mfg. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: Safariland black leather belt holster. CONDITION: over 98% blue showing a slight cylinder dragline. Grips have very good finish with a few bruised diamonds in the checkering. Sound action. Very good bright bore. (22-5563/DS). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

2004. COLT NICKELED PYTHON REVOLVER. Cal. 357 Mag. S# 06145E. Bbl. 4” full lug VR w/ plated serrated sight blade; blued Accro rear. Mfg. 1975 (1955-1985 in nickel) having blued hammer & trigger w/ sides polished bright. Referred to by Colt as both Electroless Nickel & Royal Coltguard; nickel plating discontinued 1985. Smooth finished hardwood grips w/ nice grain pattern that matches on butt; matte finished gold Colt medallions.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: current production unmarked Colt blue plastic case w/ Python paperwork. CONDITION: extremely faint cyl. turn line plus cleaned circles on cyl. face. Backstrap & medallions both proud on grips (possible aftermarket); all other aspects near excellent including bore. (23-816/ NW). MODERN. $2,500-3,500.

2005. COLT PYTHON DA REVOLVER. Cal. 357 Mag. S# V83875. Bbl. 6” VR having full lug & serrated ramped blade; frame mounted Accro adjustable rear. Mfg. 1979 w/ blued finish; presently has Pachmayr Gripper grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered wood grained box w/ tattered edges, tear across each end & some cellophane tape repair. Styrofoam inserts plus paperwork. CONDITION: generally near excellent throughout w/ cleaned firing residue on face of cylinder & evidence of use on breech face. Near excellent grips & bore w/ slight residue at rear. (22-6362/NW). MODERN. $1,700-2,200.

2006. COLT NICKELED PYTHON DA

357 Mag. S# 66917. Bbl. 4” VR w/ serrated blade sight; Accro rear on frame. Mfg. 1967 (1955 to date) w/ non factory full nickel finish including sights, trigger & hammer. Smooth, refinished hardwood grips w/ Colt gold medallions. CONDITION: very good appearance as refinished over some very fine imperfections (light marks, extremely faint pitting & over polishing) plus small area of peeling finish on bottom front of bbl. & front edge of cyl. Light cyl. turn line & occasional very light traces of pitting plus faint marks. Fair, sanded smooth (checkering removed) grips w/ poor finish, replacement screw & bushings plus left bushing pulled excessively into grip. Slightly off on timing (evenly for all 6); very good bright bore &

2007. CASED EYE CATCHING GOLD ACCENTED CUSTOM SHOP COLT PYTHON WITH EXTRA TARGET BARREL. Cal. 357 Mag. S# K19297. Bbl. 8” with ventilated rib & full lug. High polish blued metal finish is tastefully accented with gold plated sights, hammer, six shot fluted cylinder, ejector rod, cylinder latch plus all visible screws & pins. Serrated ramp front sight. Fully adjustable gold plated square notch rear sight. Checkered 2 piece finger groove laminated rosewood Custom Shop grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: hinged walnut case with blue velvet interior. 8” Python Target 38 Spl. Bbl. 2 Manilla envelopes containing Python front sight, front sight pins & Colt screwdriver / sight tool. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent, appears new & unfired. (23-831/BH) MODERN. $3,000-5,000.

WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Cal. 38 Spl. S# 86203M. Bbl. 4” with shrouded ejector, low profile solid rib and ramp front sight. Nickel plated alloy frame and steel barrel. Six shot fluted cylinder. Two piece checkered walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching wood grain factory box containing original paperwork & hang tag. CONDITION: metal finish overall near excellent retaining 99% original nickel. Very good to near excellent grips show a few scattered handling marks. Near excellent bore. (23-800/BH). MODERN. $6,000-9,000.

2008.

2009. ATTRACTIVE 24 KARAT GOLD PLATED COLT CUSTOM SHOP DIAMONDBACK DA REVOLER. Cal. 38 Spl. S# S63968. Bbl. 6” with ventilated rib and full lug serrated ramp front site. Square notch adjustable rear sight. Six shot fluted cylinder. 24 karat gold plated finish on all metal surfaces. 2 piece checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt custom shop hinged hardwood case with purple velvet interior containing key. Case has label serialized to gun. Label also states “Diamondback 6” .38/ “24 KT. Gold plated “/ custom shop black buffalo grips”. CONDTITION: all aspects near excellent; appears new & unfired. (23-830/BH). MODERN. $3,500-5,000.

2010. COLT DIAMONDBACK

REVOLVER. Cal. 22 LR. S# R54016. Bbl. 6” full lug VR w/ serrated blade sight; frame mounted Accro rear. Mfg. 1978 (1966-1991) w/ blued finish; also offered in 38 special. Hammer has serrated tear drop shape & sides are polished bright; matte smooth faced trigger. Often referred to as “Baby Python” because of its similarity in appearance having almost as good finish & workmanship along w/ slightly reduced size.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: recent production unmarked Colt blue plastic case w/ manual having reproduction appearance. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent including bore & grips; appears new. (23-811/NW). MODERN. $1,500-2,000

adjustable rear sight. Blued surfaces with Colt factory checkered gold medallion grips. CONDITION: metal retains about 97-98% original finish with a slight dragline on the cylinder. Grips show a few slight dings and a couple of flattened points with the balance still sharp. Bore very good bright and strong. (22-5164/CW). MODERN. $1,800-2,200.

D37701. Bbl. 2 1/2” with serrated ramped blade sight; frame mounted Accro rear. Mfg. 1969 (no info as to original finish). Very fine banknote style engraving (including rear sight) with corresponding Nitre blued cylinder latch, rear sight assembly, screws, trigger and hammer. Laminated synthetic aftermarket grips having aged bone appearance, no medallions and rounded butt profile. Upper portion covers portion of frame (as opposed to service stocks) plus butt and frontstrap are covered exposing only the backstrap. The Diamondback barrel marking is now in rectangular panel plus the rampant Colt on side plate is in a circle. CONDITION: first impressions are great, but careful examination with magnification shows various areas where the plating is peeling along with some light peppery oxidation. The flaws are less apparent because it is within the engraving. Small spots of finish loss in barrel panel, muzzle area and along cylinder turn line. More noticeable is bottom rear of trigger guard that has spot of brown toned patina. Under the upper portion of the grip is a distinct faded line corresponding to the upper grip curvature. The worst appearing section is the backstrap having a brown oxidized tone extending to sides of frame adjacent to backstrap. Blued components are near excellent as is bore. (23-787/NW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

2013. COLT ANACONDA CUSTOM PORTED REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Mag. S# MM97465. Bbl. 8” VR full lug having raised rib (factory ported) w/ red insert blued blade. Mfg. 1997 (1992-1993, 1995-1996 & 2002-2003) per factory website. Bright polished stainless w/ white outlined Accro rear sight & Colt checkered rubber Gripper grips by Pachmayr having gold factory medallions. Top of frame factory drilled intact for scope mounting. Wide serrated trigger & grooved tear drop shaped hammer. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory blue plastic case w/ packaging. Light walnut checkered aftermarket grips having square butt profile & Colt medallions; near excellent. CONDITION: very faint cyl. turn line from functioning; all other aspects near excellent, appearing new & unfired. (23-813/NW). MODERN. $2,500-3,500.

2014. COLT BRIGHT STAINLESS ANACONDA REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Mag. S# MM69089. Bbl. 6” VR w/ full lug. Mfg. 1995 (1990-1999) having blued blade front sight w/ orange insert plus white outline Accro rear. Colt logo black checkered neoprene combat grips having silver medallions; mfg. for Colt by Vintage Ind. Inc. Matte finished top of bbl. & frame; polished wide trigger & tear drop shaped hammer; both grooved. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered Colt blue plastic case w/ packaging plus highly figured aftermarket grips having gold Colt medallions plus glass bedded for locating pins. CONDITION: very faint cyl. turn line plus trigger sometimes fails to return when cycled; all other aspects near excellent including bore & chambers. (23-814/NW). MODERN. $1,750-2,500.

ENHANCED 45

Cal. 45 Colt. S# MM61241. Bbl. 6” VR having orange insert blued blade & full lug. Mfg. 1994 (1990-1999) in rare cal. offering w/ white outline Accro rear sight & bright polished finish. Matte finished top of bbl. & frame, w/ wide trigger & tear drop shaped hammer; both grooved. Aftermarket dark rosewood appearing grips (very slight looseness) w/ finger grooves & gold Colt medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered Colt blue plastic case w/ packaging. CONDITION: very faint cyl. turn line, all other aspects near excellent including bore. (23-815/NW). MODERN. $2,000-2,750.

front sight plus white outline Accro rear. Mfg. 1991 (1990-1999) w/ black checkered Pachmayr Gripper for Colt grips having gold factory medallions. Target style grooved trigger & tear drop shaped grooved hammer; both polished. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory matching numbered blue plastic case & aftermarket checkered hardwood grips w/ gold Colt medallions. CONDITION: barely visible cyl. turn line; all other aspects near excellent including bore. (23-817/NW). MODERN. $2,000-3,000.

orange insert front sight blade & white outlined Accro rear. Mfg. 1993 (1988-1994) as stainless normally having black Gripper rubber grips by Pachmayr. Fitted w/ checkered walnut aftermarket grips having gold Colt medallions (very slight looseness). Standard non gloss finish w/ matte finished rib, serrated trigger & hammer w/ serrated tear drop shape. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt blue plastic case plus multi-photo Colt matching numbered shipping sleeve (slight cellophane tape repair). CONDITION: extremely faint cyl. turn line from functioning; all other aspects near excellent including bore & grips. (23-818/NW). MODERN. $1,500-2,000.

2018. COLT COBRA DA REVOLVER. (1956). Bbl. 4” w/ open sights. 6 Shot fluted cyl. Blued finish. 2 Piece square butt checkered grips w/ Rampant Colt medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt zippered rug. CONDITION: Near excellent blue w/ light scratches & cyl. turn line. Very good grips w/ a couple of notable gouges. Near excellent bore. (23-804/MD). CURIO. $700-1,000.

2019. COLT COBRA DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Spl. S# M61513 (1975). Bbl. 2 1/8” w/ open sights. 6 Shot fluted cyl. Blued finish; markings have added white highlight. 2 Piece checkered bordered walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt style wood grain box w/ missing end label. Box contains styrofoam inserts, paperwork & 2 piece laminated wood grips w/ gold Colt medallions. Box in fair condition showing wear, tears, tape repairs & detached side flap. CONDITION: Near excellent metal finish w/ light marks & cyl. turn line. Near excellent grips. Near excellent bore. (23-807/ MD). MODERN. $700-1,000.

fluted swing out cylinder. Checkered front and rear grip straps. Blue finish with polished hammer sides. 2 piece custom checkered walnut grips with pencil marked owners name inside. 1920 mfg. CONDITION: 80% original blue showing carry and edge wear. Grips show light wear. Sound action. Bore is generally bright with lightly worn rifling. (22-3183/DS). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

grips with silver rampant Colt medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt Archive Properties letter giving the following information: “COLT SHOOTING MASTER REVOLVER, Serial Number: 334159, Caliber: .38/C, Bbl. Length: 6”, Finish: Blue, Type of Stocks: Not Listed, Sold To: National Supply Company, Address: Minneapolis, Minnesota, Shipped To: Janney, Semple, Hill & Company, Address: Minneapolis, Minnesota, Date of Shipment: June 16, 1932, Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1.” CONDITION: 90% original blue showing light edge and carry wear with small handling marks. Grips show moderate finish and checkering wear. Right panel has a small crack at butt. Sound action. Very good bore. (22-3127/DS). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

Cal. 45 AUTO (45 ACP). S# 338715. Bbl. 6”. Flat top target revolver based on the large new service action. Six shot swing out cylinder. Adjustable Patridge front sight having lowered blade with adjustable square notch rear sight. Trigger and grip straps are checkered. Blue finish with polished hammer sides. Two piece checkered walnut grips with silver rampant colt medallions. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: Colt Archives Properties letter giving the following information. “COLT SHOOTING MASTER REVOLVER, Serial Number: 338715, Caliber: 45 Auto Cartridge, Bbl. length: 6”, Finish: Blue, Type of Stocks: Not Listed, Special Features: Furnished with a 1/8” Patridge sight and a 2 1/2 LB. Trigger pull., Sold To: J. Warshal and sons, Address: Seattle, Washington, Shipped To: Shapleigh Hardware company: Address: St. Louis, Missouri, Date of Shipment: September 1, 1933, Colt Factory Order: #12438/2, Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 2.” CONDITION: over 90% blue showing slight edge wear with scattered spots of freckling and light scratches. Grips show light checkering wear having small chips at butt.

2023. DESIRABLE COLT SHOOTING MASTER DA REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Special. S# 339578. Bbl. 6”. Flat top target revolver based on the large frame New Service action. Six shot fluted swing out cylinder. Adjustable blade front sight with square notch adjustable rear sight. Trigger and grip straps are checkered. Blue finish with polished hammer sides. Two piece checkered walnut grips with rampant colt medallions. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: Colt Archives Property letter giving the following info:

“COLT SHOOTING MASTER REVOLVER. Serial Number: 339578., Caliber: .44 S&W., Bbl. Length: six”, Finish: Blue, Type of Stocks: Not Listed, Shipped To: Penny and Robinson, Address: Danville, Virginia, Date of Shipment: February 14, 1935, Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: one”. CONDITION: over 80% original blue showing carry an edge where grip shows

Lot 2024

Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co. Winchester

Model 21 Custom

Grade 3 Ga. Set Shotgun

fixed Imp Cyl & Mod chokes. WEIGHT with 20 Ga bbl: 6 lbs, 15 ozs. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: CSMC oak & leather case w/ purple felt fitted interior having makers label on inside lid. Case contains 2 piece rosewood cleaning rod along with cleaning accessories & patches. Gun was returned to CSMC to have pistol grip stock & matching 20 Ga B carved forearm fitted. Included is original straight grip stock, beavertail forearm & trigger guard. Full length stock is in very good condition w/ checkered butt. Gold nameplate in toeline has initials “HEK”. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 98% wood & metal finish. Stock shows small marks. All bores are bright & near excellent. (23-723/DS). MODERN. $15,000-25,000.

milled out portion of ribs. Breech ends are engraved with 3” triangles of scroll. Engine turned barrel flats are stamped with S#, gauge and chamber info. Bottoms of 26” barrels are marked “WS-1” & “WS-2”. 28” barrels are marked for IC & MOD. Blued flatsided small size model 21 action features non automatic safetys (“SAFE” inlaid in gold) and goldplated single selective trigger. Action is engraved and gold inlaid in usual Grand American Style with near full coverage varying size scroll within line and feather borders. This scroll surrounds gold inlaid bird and dog scenes with setter on left side of action and pointing pointer on right. A pair of pheasant on ground under a tree are in circular vignette on trigger plate. The portrait of a spaniel is on trigger guard bow. Fences are semi relief carved with oak leaves. Wonderfully crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over checkered wood butt and is “B” carved with fleur de lis in checkering which also has fluroishes into butt. A gold oval on toeline is engraved “NEJ”. Matching braced beavertail ejector forends with inlet ebony tips and engine turned internals have usual “J” are spring release with knurled roller secondary latch. Wood of forends is not numbered. Irons are stamped “1” & “2” on tips matching numbers on loops. MEASUREMENTS: 26”

BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .614”. R. .614”. Restriction: L .005” (IC). R .007” Flare (skeet). Wall thickness: L .021”. R .017”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 4 oz. 28” BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .614”. R .614”. Restriction: L .020” (Mod). R .010” (IC). Wall thickness: L .030”. R .029”. STOCK: DAH: 2 5/16”. DAC: 1 5/8”. CAST: about 1/8” off. LOP: 14”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 9 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun and extra barrels are housed in what appears to be its original leather case with brass corners, lined in burgundy cloth. A leather Winchester label is in lid. Case contains 2 piece rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush & jag in black leather case, and some cleaning rags. Factory letter. CONDITION: very fine as refinished most likely by factory. Barrels retaining nearly all their reblack, there is some light subsequent silvering on top lever and safety button. Stocks retain most of a light oil refinish with one or two bumps and marks. Checkering shows light wear and darkening and has not been recut. Bores are bright and shiny without noted problems, mechanically fine. Case leather shows some water staining, straps and handle are good, interior has some rubs through and light soiling, label has some bumps. PROVENANCE: a factory letter to Ed Ulrich 1996 with extract of original records confirming two barrel sets, chambers, ribs and straight grip, with final inspection date of March 6, 1974. (22-5859/MGM). MODERN. $12,000-18,000.

engraving at breech ends in usual No. 5 style. Engine turned barrel flats are stamped with S#, gauge and chamber info along with Winchester proofs. Barrels are marked for mod and full chokes. Blued standard boxlock type action features automatic safety, and single selective trigger. All correct marks are on watertable. Action is engraved in classic No. 5 style, with about 60% coverage well cut scroll surrounding game scenes within ovals. Pheasant on left, ruffed grouse on right and setter retrieving bird on trigger plate. A standing setter is on trigger guard bow. Nicely crotch figured American walnut, Winchester capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 3/8” over red Winchester solid pad. Side panels are checkered and multi-point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching, braced, long beavertail ejector forend has usual J spring release with secondary knurled button latch. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .0727. R .0727. RESTRICTION L .032. (full). R. .0775 (IC). Wall thickness L .032. R .030. STOCK: DAH: 2 7/16”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 3/8”. WEIGHT: 8 lb. 3 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in what is most likely its original Abercrombie & Fitch VC leather case, also marked “Made in England”. Case has stitched leather corners and is lined in burgundy velvet. Case contains cleaning equipment, A&F marked snap caps, square oil bottle, bench and wiping cloths. CONDITION: fine, original as found. Barrels retaining over 90% original blue with some marks and light splotches. Action shows some silvering on fences and on bottom from normal hand wear, bottom of forend iron is considerably silvered. Trigger retains about 60% blue, silvered on bow and considerably on tang. Stocks retain about 90% original varnish with a large number of marks, scratches and minor dings, checkering shows light wear. Bores are bright and shiny without any noted problems, action is tight, mechanically fine. Case leather is darkening, shows a large number of marks and rubs. Newer straps are good as is replaced handle. Interior cloth is fine with rubs and compressions, accessories are good. (22-5839/MGM). CURIO. $9,000-14,000.

flushing pheasant is toward front. Right side depicts a retriever handing a pheasant to his master in open field, another setter is at front. The portrait of a setter watching two departing quail is on trigger plate. Engraver’s signature, “BY ROBERT SWARTLEY” is found under left rear scene. Bob Swartley studied under Josef Fugger during the 60’s at Griffin & Howe. Pistol grip buttstock of crotch figured American walnut measures 14 1/4” over Winchester hard rubber buttplate, point pattern checkering is at grip and a gold oval engraved “JCR” is on toeline. Matching braced beavertail ejector forend has usual “J” spring and knurled button secondary release.

MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .615”. R .615”. Restriction: L .009” (IC). R .004” (IC). Wall thickness: L .027”. R .030”. STOCK:

DAH: 2 1/2”. DAC: 1 9/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 1/4”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 7 oz.

CONDITION: fine as refinished after custom finishing at time of engraving. Barrels retaining about 80% reblue. Action with nearly all reblue over considerable light pitting, engraving slightly soft. Stocks retain most of an oil refinish, grip checkering worn, forend appears to be re cut. Bores are bright and shiny, action is tight, mechanically good. (22-5808/MGM). CURIO. $6,000-9,000.

2028. WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TOURNAMENT

SKEET GRADE SXS SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 Ga 2-3/4. S# 9423. Bbls. 26’’ w/ fixed WS-1 & WS-2 chokes. Red target front sight w/ steel mid bead. Blued boxlock action w/ single selective trigger & ejectors. Floorplate is marked “TOURNAMENT SKEET”. Beavertail forearm w/ kidney pattern checkering & uncapped pistol grip stock of checkered fancy black walnut. LOP: altered to 14-3/8’’ over a thin red Old English pad. DAC: 1-9/16’’. DAH: 2-3/8’’. Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 9.8 ozs. CONDITION: over 80% original blue. Bbls. have spots of thinning near muzzle. Action shows flaking & spots of corrosion on floorplate & trigger guard. Top lever has faded to gray. Upper areas of receiver show small wear spots. Original wood finish shows scattered scratches & marks. Top lever sits slightly left of center. Very good bores. (23-733/DS). CURIO. $4,000-6,000.

2029. WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SXS SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. 2 3/4”. S# 28918. Bbls. 26” with fixed IMP CYL & MOD chokes. Steel front bead. Beavertail forend and uncapped pistol grips of fancy black walnut has point pattern checkering. LOP: 13 7/8” over original buttplate. DAC: 1 9/16”. DAH: 2 5/8”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 9.2 ozs. Cody firearms records check confirms features and states “Made for: Stock”. Inspection started 10-08, 1957 and was completed 10-15, 1957. CONDITION: Over 98% reblued metal finish showing small spots of freckling on the floorplate. Original wood finish shows small wear spots with scattered light scratches and marks. Bright near excellent bores. (22-5923/DS). CURIO. $3500-5000.

2030. WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GRADE SXS SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga 2-3/4’’. S# 19640. Bbls. 26’’ w/ fixed WS-1 & WS-2 chokes. Red target front sight w/ steel mid bead. Blued boxlock action w/ single selective trigger & ejectors. Floorplate is marked Skeet. Original beavertail forearm w/ kidney pattern checkering. Tip is marked w/ initial “C”. Custom pistol grip stock of burl figure black walnut. Stock has multipoint pattern checkering w/ additional panels of checkering on ears & bottom of pistol grip. LOP: 14’’ over a solid black Old English pad. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 1-7/8’’. Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 5.4 ozs. CONDITION: bbls. retain over 90% showing minor edge wear. Action has over 95% reblued finish. Trigger guard tang shows carry wear. Forearm has good finish w/ a black spacer making a repair at the iron. Good stock finish that shows small marks. Very good bright bores. (23-732/DS). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

and “D”. Case hardened early Fox action with classic rotary bolt has S# engraved on watertable. Patent dates are also engraved. Action is fitted with early style ejectors with large diameter trip pins. Action features automatic safety and double triggers and is engraved in early “D” style with near full coverage, open shaded scroll with some geometric borders which surrounds game scenes. Feeding quail are on left and rabbits on right. A pair of pointing setters under a large tree are on bottom of action. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is above each game scene. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has S# on tang. Replacement buttstock of well figured and streaked European walnut measures 15 1/4” over Silver type pad, side panels are checkered and grip checkering is in “D” pattern. Matching splinter forends are nearly fully checkered, forend for 30” barrels is stamped with S# and engraved “PATENTS PENDING”. Forend for 28” barrels has some border engraving on iron and is stamped “PATENTS PENDING” and with S# along with “2”. MEASUREMENTS: 30” BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .730”. R .731”. Restrictions: L .031” (full). R .020” (mod). Wall thickness: L .034”. R .030”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/4”. DAC: 1 7/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 15 1/4”. WEIGHT: 8 lb. 2 oz. 28” BBLS: L .725”. R .725”. Restriction: .012” (mod) .002” (IC). Wall thickness: L .042”. R .040”. STOCK: DAH: 2 3/8”. DAC: 1 7/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 15 1/4” WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 0 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: extra barrel set. CONDITION: fine as refurbished. Both barrel sets retaining nearly all rust reblue. Action retains nearly all of case hardening recolor that is rather drab. Newer buttstock retains nearly all of its hand rubbed oil finish with a few light scratches. Checkering is lightly worn, checkering of original forend wood recut, wood refinished. Bores are bright and shiny in both barrel sets, action is tight, ejectors are in time on both barrel sets. (22-5855/MGM). CURIO. $10,000-15,000.

and rebated frame. It is engraved with full coverage scroll matching barrels. Relief gold inlays consist of dogs on both sides, flowers on hinge pin ends, a pair of quail on bottom and a hawk perched on a branch on trigger guard bow. S# is in gold on tang. Action features non automatic safety and Kautzky single selective trigger which is gold plated. The engraver’s signature “W. H. Gough” is in front of trigger. It is highly doubtful that this famed engraver was responsible for the work on this gun, however work is done in his style. Well made straight grip buttstock of attractively marbled and lightly figured European walnut measures 15” over Silver type pad. Side panels are checkered and have fleur de lis intrusions. Grip checkering is of fancy pattern with ribbons and fleur de lis. A vacant gold oval is on toeline. Matching long splinter ejector forend has gold plated Deeley type release and inlet schnabled horn tip. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .725”. R .725”. Restriction: L .033” (full). R .020” (mod). Wall thickness: L .032”. R .033”. STOCK: DAH: 2 3/4”. DAC: 1 15/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 15”. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 12 oz. CONDITION: very fine as custom upgraded with only a very few essembly and handling marks on all wood and metal finishes. Bores are bright with a few scattered pits mostly in right barrel. Action is tight, mechanically fine. (22-5619/ MGM). CURIO. $7,000-11,000.

.619”. Restriction: L .016” (mod). R .007” (IC). Wall thickness: L .033”. R .027”. STOCK: DAH: 2 5/8”. DAC: 1 9/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 3/8”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 4 oz. CONDITION: very fine as custom finished. Metal parts retaining approximately 90% of their fine finishes, some high edge wear is noted. Stocks have a few scattered marks mostly on left side of butt associated with light field use. Bores are bright and shiny, mechanically good. (22-5620/MGM). CURIO. $6,000-10,000.

areas rubbed thin on wood. Bright shiny bores with evidence of very slight bulge on side of right barrel about 6” from breech end.

2035. REFURBISHED SCARCE EARLY BE GRADE

A. H. FOX GAME GUN. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 5/8”. S# 15690. The 28” barrels fitted w/ matted game rib are engraved “Krupp Fluid Steel made by” “A. H. Fox Gun Co. Phila. PA.” on tops. Bbl. flats stamped w/ grade, S# & Fox proof. Bottoms of bbls. marked for Krupp fluid steel. Casehardened boxlock action features automatic safety, Fox rotary bolting system & dbl. triggers. Action engraved in early “B” style w/ unbordered bird scenes on sides w/ feeding quail on left & standing snipe on right. Bottom of action engraved w/ a spray of scroll. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is deeply stamped on both sides. This engraving style was in use until around 1914 when the newer lg. scroll engraved receiver was introduced. This early gun is fitted w/ lg. rnd. ejector trips. Forend iron is marked “PATENTS” “PENDING”. Gun has been restocked & this straight grip stock is of a very fine piece of crotch figured American walnut. It measures 13 7/8” over Pachmayr basket weave solid red “Whiteline” pad. Side panels are checkered & borderless fleur de lis pattern checkering is at grip. Matching wide beavertail ejector forend w/ inlet ebony tip has Fox’s Deeley type release. MEASUREMENTS: bbls.: bore diameter: right: .728”, left: .729”. Restriction: right: .011” (IC), left: .010” (IC). Minimum Wall Thickness: right: .033”, left: .033”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/2”. DAC: 1 3/8+”. LOP: 13 7/8”. CAST: 0. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: good as refurbished. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a good quality reblack. Action retains around 40% original casehardening color. Newly made stocks retain nearly all of their hand rubbed oil finish w/ a few light marks. Bores are bright & shiny. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. A glow worm type sight has been added behind original bead w/ drilled & tapped hole. Bbls. appear to be cut, however some choke is present. A factory letter might be revealing. (22-5993/MGM). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

in gold. Pointing pointer on left, setter on right. “LEFEVER ARMS CO.” is in gold on diagonal slashes at the front of each lockplate. Bottom of action has engraved portrait of two dogs, their collars are linked by a inlaid gold chain. Patent dates are on trigger plate. A relief gold quail is flying on top lever pivot. A gold setter is on trigger guard bow, S# is in gold on tang which extends to fluted horn grip cap. Capped pistol grip buttstock of well marbled and figured European walnut measures 14 1/8” over brown partial leather covered pad. Early style arrowhead drop points have white dot accents. Multi point pattern checkering has fleur de lis and ribbons through grip. Flourishes extend toward comb (checkering is more closely spaced). A vacant gold shield is on toeline. Removal of grip cap show old pencil notation of S# and “OPT” which is very faint. Matching splinter forend has central push button release with spaniels head gold inlaid on button. Tip is of relief carved horn. There are early style forend ejector pivot screws present, forend iron most likely replaced at time of factory rebuild. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .779”. R .778”. Restriction: L .002” (IC). R .000” (Cyl). Wall thickness: L .042”. R .042”. STOCK: DAH: 3 38”. DAC: 2”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 1/8”. WEIGHT: 8 lb. 7 oz. CONDITION: fine as refurbished. Barrels retaining nearly all of a good quality reblack over some scattered pitting that was not filed out during preparation. Barrel engraving recut. Gold inlay probably new. Case hardening on action and lockplates show silvering at normal wear points. High grade engraving remains very fine, gold dogs possibly added along with gold collar chain on bottom of action. Renewed gold plating is on triggers. Gold name on lockplates and S# on trigger guard tang look original. Stocks retain most of an oil refinish over a large number of nicks and dings. Checkering recut. Shiny bores, mechanically good. (01-22754/MGM). ANTIQUE. $10,000-20,000.

Optimus grade Lefever is avidly sought after. Original examples are very rare. Probably more upgrades have been created than originals were ever made by the Lefever Arms Co. Most upgrades are easily spotted. In the case of this gun only a few minor issues exist giving a clue that it is not factory work. The 30” steel barrels with slightly raised flat matted rib are newly engraved “Lefever Arms Co.” “Whitworth Fluid Steel” on tops. The area in which engraving has been done shows removal of metal to obliterate original markings. (Clue #1). Gold bands are around breech ends and 1 1/2” triangles of geometric and scroll engraving are in front of bands. Barrels do have correct high grade Lefever style raised ogee decorations as found on most Lefever guns above grade “E”. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with Whitworth trademarks. (Lettering fonts don’t match known examples and wheat sheafs have incorrect proportions. Clue #2).

S# has lazy “0” stamped in front, as do most Optimus grade guns. Case hardened action has watertable stamped with S# including “0”. Watertable is also engraved “Optimus” in script. (This engraving is sharp and easily felt with ones finger. Clue #3). Action with automatic safety “S” inlaid in gold, features usual pin type cocking indicators, high grade adjustable sears and gold plated double triggers with checkered finger blades. Action also features three cloverleaf relief carved fences, rebated lockplate tails and file decorated top lever as found on most Optimus guns. Action is engraved with near full coverage very well cut open shaded scroll within line and geometric borders and some foliate accents. Central ovals are embellished with flush gold inlaid dogs (pointing pointer on left and setter on right). Tips of lockplate are also gold inlaid with flying woodcock on left and quail on right. This engraving is a perfect match for Optimus grade S# 533XX as illustrated in “LEFEVER: GUNS OF LASTING FAME” by Bob Elliott on page 71. The gold inlay of pointing pointer and flying woodcock are also identical including background of dog scene. The gold woodcock on the bottom of the action and the flying pigeon on top lever are also nearly identical to those illustrated on page 78. (There is almost always some notable difference in engraving between high grade guns. Clue #4). Trigger guard is decorated with more scroll and gold inlaid setter bitch with pups. S# is on trigger guard tang. Straight grip buttstock of lightly marbled and streaked European walnut measures 14” over red open sided “HAWKINS” pad. Ebony clockhand drop points are inset with two white dots in usual high grade Lefever fashion. Fancy Optimus style checkering pattern has ribbons through fields and flourishes toward comb. A very convincing touch is the relief cast large silver oval on toeline engraved “SEAN MuLONEY’S” “1902 (engraved setter head) 1904” “Midnight Lady” “Field Champion”. Medallion is affixed with two brass screws. Matching splinter forend has engraved “clamshell” release as only found on late Lefevers of grade “E” and above along with shaped horn forend tip. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L 728”. R 728”. Restriction: L .037” (full). R .030” (IMod) Wall thickness: L .033”. R .035”. STOCK: DAH: 2 5/8”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14”. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 9 oz. CONDITION: very fine as custom finished, barrels retaining nearly all very fine rust blue, edges of rib somewhat rounded, matting softened. Action retains nearly all of a case hardening recolor with some high edge wear, color is not quite correct for an original Lefever. Gold inlay remains sharp and bright. (Clue #5.) Stocks retain most of an oil refinish with some scattered subsequent marks. Checkering darkened to simulate wear. Bores are shiny with minor scattered pits throughout. Action is tight, barrels are on face, in frame ejectors are in time. A very well done upgrade. (22-5625/MGM). CURIO. $10,000-20,000.

Lockplate tails are rebated. Replacement, well fiddle figured and nicely streaked European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14 1/8” over checkered wood butt with horn heel and toe plates. There are also inlaid horn “clock hand” drop points with white dot decoration. Checkering at grip has fancy border with scrolled ribbons through pattern. There is a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has fancy inlet black hard rubber tip, with another hard rubber inlay toward rear. It also has push button release, gold inlaid “CN” on button. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore diameter: L .955”. R .954”. Bore restrictions: L .060” (extra full). R .060” (extra full). Wall thickness: L .048”. R .060”. DAH: 2 15/16”, DAC: 1 7/8”. Weight: 12 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14 1/8”. CONDITION: fine as refurbished. Barrels retain nearly all of a grayish rebrown. Action retains nearly all of a muted recase color. Gold plating of trigger and cocking indicators is somewhat worn. New stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish with a number of marks and light dents, mostly on buttstock. Pistol grip cap is missing. Bores are very fine with some light frosting and a couple of striations. Action is tight. Trigger functions. (01-22753/MGM). ANTIQUE. $7,500-12,500.

ends and there are triangles of engraving in front of bands. High grade Lefever barrel ogees have been cut in. Bottoms of barrels are newly stamped with sheaf of wheat trademarks (some distortion noted in bores). Case hardened sideplate action with S# and “Optimus” on watertable features automatic safety “S” inlaid in gold, gold plated cocking indicators and triggers (finger blades checkered). Action is well filed with nicely shaped beads, rebated lockplates, shamrocks on fences and chevrons on top lever. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage, nicely cut shaded scroll within geometric and line borders. This well done engraving surrounds flush gold inlaid dog scenes on lockplates with pointer on left and setter on right. Forward part of plates is gold inlaid with flying snipe on left and quail on right. Bottom of action has gold inlaid flying duck and a flying pigeon is in gold on top lever. Trigger guard bow is inlaid with a setter retrieving a bird. S# is on tang. Newly made straight grip buttstock of very nicely marbled European walnut measures 14 1/2” over checkered wood butt with horn heel and toe plates. Flush inlet clock hand horn drop points have white dot accents. The checkering is of Optimus pattern with scrolled ribbons and flourishes toward comb. Matching splinter forend has flush gold inlaid setters head on steel escutcheon along with a fancy horn forend tip. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .622”. R .621”. Restriction: L .014” (mod). R .014” (mod). Wall thickness: L .016” (long area on bottom close to rib, mostly .026 plus). R .021”. STOCK: DAH: 2 7/16”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 1/2”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 1 oz. CONDITION: exceptionally fine as refurbished retaining nearly all custom finishes on both wood and metal with only a few very minor handling marks. Bores are bright. There is evidence of major dent removal in right barrel 9” from breech end as well as aforementioned distortion from newly stamped trademarks in both barrels. Action is tight, mechanically good. (22-5603/MGM). CURIO. $7,000-10,000.

on top lever. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage, nicely cut shaded scroll within geometric and line borders with some foliate accents. This well done engraving surrounds flush gold inlaid dog scenes on lockplates with pointing pointer on left and setter on right. Forward part of plates is gold inlaid with flying snipe on left and quail on right. Bottom of action has gold inlaid walking snipe and a flying pigeon is in gold on top lever. Trigger guard bow is inlaid with a setter retrieving a bird. S# is on tang. Newly made straight grip buttstock of lightly marbled and figured European walnut measures 14 3/8” over checkered wood butt with horn heel and toe plates. Flush inlet clock hand horn drop points have white dot accents. The checkering is of Optimus pattern with scrolled ribbons and flourishes toward comb. Matching splinter forend has flush gold inlaid setters head on steel escutcheon along with a fancy horn forend tip. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .670”. R .670”. Restriction: L .031” (full). R .031” (full). Wall thickness: L .029”. R .030”. STOCK: DAH: 2 7/16”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 3/8”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 7 oz. CONDITION: exceptionally fine as refurbished retaining nearly all custom finishes on both wood and metal with only a few very minor handling marks. Bores are bright. Action is tight, mechanically good. (22-5604/MGM). CURIO. $7,000-10,000.

Action is well filed with nicely shaped beads, rebated lockplates, shamrocks on fences and chevrons on top lever. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage, nicely cut shaded scroll within geometric and line borders. This well done engraving surrounds flush gold inlaid dog scenes on lockplates with pointer on left and setter on right. Forward part of plates is gold inlaid with flying snipe on left and quail on right. Bottom of action has gold inlaid walking snipe and a flying pigeon is in gold on top lever. Trigger guard bow is inlaid with a setter retrieving a bird. S# is on tang. Newly made straight grip buttstock of well marbled and figured European walnut measures 14 5/8” over checkered wood butt with horn heel and toe plates. Flush inlet clock hand horn drop points have white dot accents. The checkering is of Optimus pattern with scrolled ribbons and flourishes toward comb. Matching splinter forend has flush gold inlaid setters head on steel escutcheon along with a fancy horn forend tip. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .671”. R .671”. Restriction: L .023” (mod). R .012” (light mod).

Wall thickness: L .029” R .033”. STOCK: DAH: 2 9/16”. DAC: 1 7/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 5/8”. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 0 oz. CONDITION: exceptionally fine as refurbished retaining nearly all custom finishes on both wood and metal with only a few very minor handling marks. Bores are bright. Distortion is noted from newly stamped trademarks in both barrels. Action is tight, mechanically good. (22-5628/MGM). CURIO. $7,000-11,000.

William Wagner 1902” on tops. Breech ends of barrels are decorated with an inlaid gold band, 2” triangles of acanthus scroll, and incised cyma curved flourish in the style of that found on Lefevers grade E and above. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with S# and additional number “53601”. Case hardened ejector action with late type cocking hook, is fitted with non automatic safety and “Infallible” single trigger, with selector on left side of top tang. Action is engraved with flourishes of scroll, geometric borders, and single dog in oval on each lockplate; a pointer on left, setter on right (as is most usually found on guns of E grade). Lightly streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13 1/4” over Lefever hard rubber buttplate. There are white dot inlaid horn “clock hand” drop points behind each lockplate. Grip is checkered in Optimus style with crenelated borders and ribbons through pattern. Removal of grip cap reveals grade marking “B”. A silver plated oval on right side of butt is engraved “Presented to” “William Wagner” “High Constable” “CHICAGO, IL 1902”. Matching splinter forend has friction release. Bore diameter: L .729”. R .729”. Bore restrictions: L .005” (IC). R .005” (IC). Wall thickness: L .042”. R .039”. DAH: 2 5/8”. DAC: 1 9/16”. LOP: 13 1/4”. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: very fine, as refurbished and augmented. Metal parts retain nearly all good quality blue and recolor. Buttstock retains a considerable amount of what appears to be its original finish with some oil rubbed in. Checkering is as new, still light in color. The presentation plaque on stock appears to have been added along with new engraving and gold inlay on barrels. Forend wood matches well. (22-5602/MGM). CURIO. $3,000-5,000.

walnut measures 14 1/4”. over skeleton steel buttplate. Fairly fancy pattern checkering is at grip with panels slightly relieved showing raised detail at top of grip which tapers and points to gold shield. A vacant gold oval is also on toeline. Another silver oval is on pistol grip behind trigger guard tang. Drop points are of early long losenge shape. Matching splinter forend with nicely filed steel tip has patent date on latch. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .808”, L .812” (most likely made for thin brass case). Restriction: R .030” (MOD), L .040” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .048”, L .042”. STOCK: DAH: 2 13/16”. DAC: 1 15/16”. LOP: 14 1/4”. CAST: neutral.

WEIGHT: 10 lb. 5 oz. Parker factory records continue that gun “must shoot close and even”, and that the gun was returned August 17th 1898 to put new tumblers in locks. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is accompanied by PGCA letter and black “SKB” marked carrying/shipping case. CONDITION: very good to fine as found. Bbls. retaining about 40-50% original brown which is quite strong where protected, but is mostly gray to brown where handled. There are some bright scratches on side of left bbl. toward muzzle. Action and locks retain a considerable amount, perhaps as much as 40% original case hardening color with balance a fine handworn silver to pewter gray with little noted spotting. Some old oil caking is evident. Engraving remains sharp and clear. Trigger guard retains about 10-20% original blue. Triggers have most of their original nickel plate. Stock retains most of its original hand rubbed oil finish with a large number of marks, scratches and dings. Stock shows very old repair through grip and period repair with bolt running from under trigger guard tang up to oval steel escutcheon in front of comb. There are some tacks in right checkering pattern. A long crack is observable on left side behind checkering. Repair appears to be very strong and gun had been used for many years after. Presently, still does not flex. Checkering shows considerable wear, especially on forend. Right side of grip shows some cleaning of checkering associated with pins, but this work is well done and pattern was not compromised (much). Trigger guard tang screw is a replacement. Bores are fair to good, shiny with scattered light pitting throughout. There are no noted major dents or repairs, just one small ping in top of right bbl., about 10” behind muzzle. Muzzles show evidence of being slightly trimmed with voids around keels and bbls. Action is very slightly loose with forend removed and feels tight with forend installed. Locks are fine. Just a lovely gun which would have a place of pride in any Parker collection. (01-21705/MGM). ANTIQUE. $6,000-9,000.

2044. PARKER 28 GAUGE VH SXS SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 Ga., 2 3/4”. S# 118206. Bbls. 28” of Vulcan steel weight 3 lbs. 3 oz.. Fixed full & full chokes. Case colored O frame action with double triggers & extractors. Splinter forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of fancy Claro walnut with Burl grain showing red & brown tones with dark streaking. Stock work by noted stock maker Hulet Million of Warsaw, MO. Hand checkering is done in original style. LOP: 14 1/8” over a reproduction dog’s head buttplate. DAC: 1 5/8”. DAH: 2”. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 11.2 oz. Mfg. 1902. This is a very early example of an American made 28 Ga. shotgun. Parker is credited with being the first American company to introduce a 28 Ga. shotgun. CONDITION: bbls. retain over 98% rust blued refinish. Action shows small amounts of original case colors in protected areas with balance fading to gray. New wood has a satin finish. Very good bright bores. (22-4824/DS). CURIO. $7,000-10,000.

basketweave solid brown Pachmayr pad. Side panels are checkered and grip checkering is of semi-fancy pattern. Matching beaver tail ejector forend is braced in Model 21 manner. Patent date is on engraved Parker latch. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .725. R .726. RESTRICTION L .030 (full). R .011 (mod). Wall thickness L .036 R .028. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/4”. DA Rear of Monte Carlo: 1 13/16”. DAC: 1 1/2”+. CAST: approx. 5/8” off. LOP: 14 1/8”. WEIGHT: 8 lb. 3 oz. CONDITION: fine as custom finished, barrels and action show some light silvering to their blue. Stocks retain nearly all their original oil finish, with only a few minor handling marks. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically good. (22-5800/MGM) MODERN. $6,000-10,000.

2046. PARKER PH SXS SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 Ga. S# 67057. Bbl. 28” plain twist. Box lock action w/ “P” grade engraving consisting of simple scroll highlights & borders. Dog leg top lever, double triggers & extractors. Splinter forearm & hard rubber capped stock of checkered walnut has German silver shield on toe line. LOP: shortened to 14 1/8” over an aftermarket Hawkins pad. Bore diameter: Right .669, Left .670. Bore constriction: Right .018, Left .018. Wall thickness Right .025, Left .025. Mfg. 1892. CONDITION: nicely restored gun. Bbls. retain nearly all gray toned rebrowned finish. Action has near excellent restored case colors. Sanded & refinished wood has very good semi gloss finish w/ freshened checkering. Lightly pitted bores. (23-467/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,500.

2047. GEORGE HERMAN (BABE) RUTH JR’S GH PARKER SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga. 2 3/4”. S# 114261 (1902). Through the years there have been many guns enhanced with added engravings, etc. to lead one to believe that they were owned by famous people. This gun actually appears to have been owned by “Babe” Ruth. Although the gun was made in 1902 it is possible that Ruth acquired the gun second hand at a later date. The trigger guard bow is engraved with a baseball bat with the name “George H. Ruth Jr 1915” along its length. At this time Ruth was a well known pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and a photograph exists with Ruth and two other Red Sox players hunting in the Squam Lake area of New Hampshire. Ruth is holding a double shotgun, possibly this one. This shotgun has had metal parts heavily polished and refinished, however the trigger guard bow shows a considerable amount of light pitting and many marks and scratches on what appears to be its original surface. It seems that whoever did the “restoration” was aware of the value of leaving the engraving untouched. Some later heavy polishing is evident on the looped borders of the engraving, which are at front and back of the trigger guard bow. Babe Ruth is known to have thrown and batted left handed. The stock of this gun is CAST ON about 1/2”. Lower grade Parkers are seldom made with cast. This gun matches specifications in ledger, with 30” Damascus barrels and pistol grip stock. Parker info and “DAMASCUS STEEL” is on matted rib. All correct markings are on barrel flats including “2” frame size. Case hardened Parker action with all correct markings on watertable features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in usual “G” style with ovals of game birds on sides within geometric and scroll borders. A pair of pheasant are on trigger plate. Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13 7/8” over Parker dog heads buttplate with spur. Typical “G” checkering is at grip and a German silver shield is on toeline. Matching splinter forend has patent date on latch. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .735. R .736. Restriction: L .039 (extra full). R .007. (IC). Wall thickness: L .025. R .027. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/2”. DAC: 1 3/4”. CAST: about 1/2” on. LOP: 13 7/8”. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 5 oz.. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Parker letter which onfirms specifications and states gun was ordered by C.C. Hackett Of Derry Station PA May 13, 1903. It was returned Aug 1903 and later sold to William I. Tyler of Penn Yan NY, who had the chokes opened by the factory. CONDITION: fine as heavily restored. Barrels retaining nearly all of a good quality re-brown with very fine definition to pattern. Action retains nearly all of an attractively colored re-hardening. Engraving is considerably thinned. Polishing is fairly well done without drag marks or distortion. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its re-blue. Engraving and surfaces of bow are unpolished, with old pitting, dings and staining evident. Stocks retain nearly all of a dark oil refinish over some remaining deep dents. A 1 1/2” piece of wood at toe is replaced and buttplate also shows repair in this area. Otherwise buttplate shows considerable use with dents and scratches. Checkering re-cut; this work is bit haphazard on forend but fairly well done at grip. Bottom of grip area around trigger guard tang shows considerable glass bedding and epoxy repairs. There is a 3/4” crack on right side of grip from safety button down into checkering. Bores are fairly dark lightly pitted throughout, there is evidence of dents being removed in both barrels 5”-14” behind muzzles. Action is tight, top lever is stiff and sometimes will not hold to the right position when barrels are open, otherwise mechanically good. (22-5617/MGM). CURIO. $ 2,500-4,500.

2048. PARKER VH RESTORED SXS SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 Ga 2 5/8”. S# 134921. Bbl. 26” of Vulcan steel w/ steel bead. Fixed IC&M chokes. Case colored boxlock action w/ borderline engraving. Splinter forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock w/ hand checkering having presentation shield in toeline. LOP: 14 1/8” over original dog’s head buttplate. Gun is built on the O frame, WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 13.6 ozs. Mfg. 1905. CONDITION: nicely restored shotgun. Bbl. retains over 98% reblued finish. Bores are generally bright showing small spots of darkened finish. Action has 98% restored case colors. Stocks have a very good gloss refinish showing a few small marks. Checkering is freshened. (22-5924/DS). CURIO. $1,750-2,750.

initials “M.H.D.”. LOP: 13 7/8” over original buttplate. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 15 ozs. The Sportsman 48 was mfg. 1931-1949. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 98% blue. Trigger guard bow has a series of small nicks of left side. Very good original wood finish showing small spots of wear w/ scattered light marks. Bright near excellent bore. (23-465/DS). CURIO. $7,000-10,000.

2051. REMINGTON 17-E EXPERT STYLE PUMP SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 Ga. S# 60425. Bbl. 28” solid rib w/ steel bead & fixed full choke. Action has 75% coverage of fine hand engraving. Viginette on side right features a woodland scene w/ a pointing setter. Left side features a pointer in a woodland scene. Scenes are surrounded by wedges of vine type foliate scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds. Complimenting engraving is found on breech end of bbls., forearm iron & bbl. hanger. Small round forearm & pistol grip custom stock of satin finished fancy walnut having factory style point pattern hand checkering. Reproduction grip cap & buttplate. LOP: 13 5/8”.

WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 2 ozs. Approx. 48,000 model 17 bottom ejection pump shotguns were mfg. 1917-1933. Date code on bbl. indicates December 1930 mfg. CONDITION: Near excellent as refurbished. Metal retains nearly all custom blue. Wood has excellent custom finish. Very good bright bore. (23-466/DS). CURIO. $5,000-8,000.

end of bbl. has complementing scroll. Round knob stock and finger groove forend of fancy Circassian walnut have fancy point pattern hand checkering. Toeline of stock is fitted with a brass oval name plate. LOP: 14 3/4” over an aftermarket White Line pad.

CONDITION: Action retains 85% lightly faded original blue showing some edge wear with scattered freckling. The barrel has 90% reblued finish with spots of corrosion. Wood finish is moderately worn showing scattered scratches and marks. Forward portion of bore shows some roughness. (22-6040/DS). CURIO. $5000-7000.

dark streaking. Forearm & wrist have point pattern hand checkering. Toeline of stock has oval German silver name plate. LOP: 13 5/8” to Remington-UMC hard rubber pad. CONDITION: bbl., action & mag. tube retain 60% lightly faded blue. Stock & forearm have very good refinish w/ freshened checkering. Bore is generally bright w/ a slight ring in choke area. (21-2331/DS). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

2055. REMINGTON 11-C TRAP GRADE AUTO SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. S#: 163565. Bbl. 28” with solid rib, fixed Full choke and steel bead. Left side of bbl. is marked “MODEL 11-C”. Sliding safety located in front of trigger. Forend and straight grip stock of nicely grained walnut have grade “C” checkering. LOP: 14” over original buttplate. CONDITON: Beautifully restored gun retaining 99% of proper rust reblue showing spots of freckling on receiver sides. Wood has a very good gloss refinish with freshened checkering. Very good bright bore. (22-6038/DS). CURIO. $1750-2250.

is fitted with checkered single selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage very well cut thistle blossoms surrounded by sprays of scroll inside gold inlaid line borders. On bottom of action this treatment surrounds a setter retrieving a bird. Lockplates are engraved with matching thistle flowers and primrose blooms which surround gold inlaid dog and bird scenes with shaggy haired retriever, retrieving a pheasant on right lockplate and presenting a duck and rabbit on left. Plates are outlined in gold wire. Top lever has thumb piece relief engraved with primrose. Trigger guard is engraved with more blossoms and gold line accents. All three engraver’s signatures are on trigger plate. Swan necked oil finished buttstock of exhibition quality dark marbled and lightly stump figured European walnut measures 15 1/4” over skipline checkered wood butt. Closely spaced well Cut checkering at grip terminates in relief carved scrolls toward action, drop points are fluted. Matching three piece schnabled forend has captive bottom section in usual Browning style. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2 7/16”. DAC: 1 9/16”. CAST: about 1/2” off. LOP: 15 1/4”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 12 oz.

CONDITION: very fine, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal, with only a few handling and assembly marks, mostly on buttstock. Bores are bright and shiny without any noted problems, mechanically fine. (22-5802/MGM). MODERN. $17,000-27,000.

features a single selective trigger and selective ejectors. Wood and checkering are the finest that FN offered. Schnable tipped 3 piece forearm and long tang swan neck stock have an oil type finish on dark European walnut having fiddle figure with prominent dark streaking. Elegant hand checkering wraps over the top of the wrist. Forearm has extensive checkering on upper and lower sections. LOP: 14 3/8’’ to a wood butt with French style skip line hand checkering. DAC: 1 5/8’’. DAH: 1 7/8’’. Stock has approx. 3/8’’ cast off. Both bbls. are 27 5/8’’ with narrow 5mm hand matted vent ribs. Original choke markings on both bbls. are 2 stars under and 1 over, signifying M & F. (Bbl. No. 1) Small steel front bead. Bore diameter: U .723, O .727. Choke constriction: U .017, O .038. Minimum wall thickness: U .040, O .036. (Bbl. No. 2) Large steel front bead. Bore diameter: U .727, O .728. Choke constriction: U .016, O .021. Minimum wall thickness: U .030, O .028. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 14 ozs. Mfg. in Belgium for the European market in 1967. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Hartman 2 bbl. set case with white plastic handle insert, fleece lining and original key. Case is in very good condition. CONDITION: near excellent showing little if any use. Bbls. and action retain over 98% original finish. Bbl. set no. 2 shows light slide wear from forearm with small mark on right side of bottom bbl. Stock has excellent wood finish. Checkering on left side of wrist has a few bruised diamonds. Forearm 2 has small handling marks on left side at tip. All bores are bright and near excellent. (23-650/DS). CURIO. $12,000-18,000.

tang trigger guard and pierced top lever. Schnabel tipped 3 piece forearm and swan neck stock of exhibition quality European walnut showing marvelous burl figure with rich orange and brown tones having vivid dark streaking. Stock features sculpted tear drop points and extensive fine hand engraving in wrist and forearm areas. LOP: 15 1/16’’ to wood butt with French style skip line hand checkering. DAC: 1 9/16’’. DAH: 2 5/16’’. Stock has approx. 1/4” cast on for left handed shooter. Bore diameter: U .729, O .729. Choke constriction: U .015, O .038. Minimum wall thickness: U .031, O .027. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 6.4 ozs. S# indicates 1973 Belgian mfg. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Browning Airways luggage case with fleece lining and key. Inside of lid has added Browning arms company St. Louis, Missouri black and gold label. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 99% wood and metal finish. Bbl. has light forearm slide marks. Bright near excellent bores. (23-651/DS). CURIO. $8,000-12,000.

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its own Schnable tipped forearm. Straight hand stock. All stocks are of fancy European walnut w/ satin finish & hand checkering. LOP: 14-1/8’’. WEIGHT w/ rifle bbls: 7 lbs, 4 ozs. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Browning Airways 2 bbl. Naugahyde covered luggage case in very good condition. Case contains the instruction booklet. CONDITION: near excellent retaining nearly all wood & metal finish. Stock shows a few very small marks. All bores are near excellent. (23-718/DS). MODERN. $7,000-11,000.

DAC: 1 1/2”. DAH: 2 3/8”. Nameplate and toeline has initials “TR”. Each set of barrels have complementing Lightning style forends. Barrel set #1, 26 1/2” VR with PC Sunspot front sight. Fixed Skeet and Skeet chokes. Barrel set #2, 26 1/2” VR with PC Sunspot front sight. Fixed IC and Mod chokes. Barrel set #3, 28” VR with PC Sunspot front sight & white mid bead. Fixed Imp. Mod & Full chokes. Weight with 26 1/2” barrels: 7 pounds, 11.8 ounces. S# indicates 1962 mfg. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: E. J. Binet & Fils leather covered case with green felt fitted interior. Lid exterior has initials “T.R.”. CONDITION: action finish has faded to gray giving a vintage appearance. All barrels retain over 95% original blue. Stock and all forearms have good finish showing minor handling marks. All bores are very good and bright. (23-740/DS). CURIO. $5,000-7,000.

2061. BELGIUM BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 1 O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 Ga., 2 3/4”. S# 2617F69. Bbls. 26 1/2” with vent rib, steel bead and fixed IC & Mod chokes. Blued action has grade 1 engraving, gold plated SST and ejectors. Replacement lightning forend and flat knob short tang stock of nicely grained gloss finished walnut having standard checkering pattern. LOP: 14” over a Browning buttplate. 1969 Belgium mfg. CONDITION: near excellent as restored, retaining near all reblued metal and wood finish. Bright near excellent bores. (22-5943/DS). CURIO. $2,750-3,500.

2062. BELGIUM BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 1

LIGHTNING O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. 2 3/4” & 3”. S#

52138V8. Bbls: 26 1/2” vent rib with fixed IC & Mod chokes. Blued action has grade 1 engraving, gold plated single selective trigger and ejectors. Lightning forend and round knob short tang stock of checkered gloss walnut.

LOP 14 1/4” over original buttplate. 1965 Belgian mfg.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: vinyl covered Rottweil case w/ vibrant blue cloth fitted interior for 2 sets of bbls. Includes hang tag for case. CONDITION: Over 95% original blue showing carry & edge wear. Trigger retains 50% gold finish. Original wood finish shows light crazing & scattered small marks. Bright near excellent bores. (22-5941/DS). CURIO. $2,000-2,900.

2063. BELGIAN BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 1 LIGHTNING O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. 2 3/4” & 3”. S#: 57730V69. Bbls: 28” with vent rib, steel bead and fixed Mod & Full chokes. Blued action has grade 1 engraving, gold finished SST & ejectors. Lightning forend & flat knob short tang stock of gloss finished checkered walnut.

LOP: 14 1/8” over original buttplate. 1969 Belgian mfg.

CONDITION: Over 97% original blue shows light edge wear. Original wood finish shows numerous small marks on left side near the buttplate. Bright near excellent bores. (22-5942/DS). CURIO. $1750-2500.

2064. BROWNING CITORI GRADE 6 O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 Ga 2/3” & 3”. S# 28414PR963. Bbls. 26” vent rib w/ steel bead. Invector interchangeable chokes, IC&M tubes included. Satin finished boxlock action. Ornamentation features gold plated mallards on right, pheasants on left, setter on floorplate w/ a quail on the trigger guard. Scenes are surrounded by vine type foliate scroll that continued to forearm irons & breech section of bbls. Gold plated SST & selective ejectors. Lightning forearm & round knob long tang pistol grip stock of gloss finished fancy walnut w/ point pattern checkering. LOP: 14 1/8” over original buttplate. Mfg. 1987. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Browning Airways luggage case containing instruction manual & case keys. CONDITION: near excellent retaining 99% wood & metal finish. Bright near excellent bores. (22-5945/DS). MODERN. $3,000-4,500.

2065. BROWNING CITORI GRADE 3 SUPERLIGHT O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 Ga 2-3/4’’. S# 25711PV. Bbls. 28’’ vent rib w/ Invector interchangeable chokes, mod & full tubes included. Silver finished box lock action w/ scroll engraving surrounding scenes of flushing prairie chickens. Single selective trigger. Selective ejectors. Schnable tipped forearm & straight grip stock of nicely grained & checkered walnut. LOP: shortened to 13-3/4’’ over a thin black Decelerator pad. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 4 ozs. Japanese mfg. 1985. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: cloth covered Browning case w/ naugahyde trim. CONDITION: bbl. & action retain over 95% original finish. Wood finish shows light wear w/ scattered small marks. Very good bright bores. (23-649/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,250.

2066. 20 GA. BROWNING CITORI GRADE I

LIGHTNING O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 Ga., 2 3/4” & 3”. S# 20214PP763 (1988). Bbls. 26” VR w/ bright bead. Invector choke tubes; Full & Mod tubes included. Boxlock action w/ scroll engraving, gold SST & ejectors. Checkered gloss finished Lightning forearm & rnd. knob pistol grip stock. LOP: 14 1/2” to Browning buttplate. Weight: 6.65 lbs. CONDITION: very good bbl. blue showing 2 dents & numerous marks attempted to repair dents along w/ pinprick oxidation. Very good receiver blue showing faded finish on bottom edges & a few marks. Very good wood finish showing numerous light marks. Very good bores. (23-58/MD). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

2067. BROWNING MODEL 425 GRADE 1 SPORTING CLAYS O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga. S# 09903NVK13. Bbls. 28” with vent rib and factory porting. Invector Plus interchangeable chokes, IC & Mod tubes included. White target front sight with white mid bead. Grayed nitrous finished action has scroll ornamentation. Gold finished adjustable selective trigger. Ejectors. Schnabel tipped forearm and straight comb sporting clays stock of satin finished and checkered nicely grained walnut. LOP 14 3/4” over original solid black pad. Mfg. 1995-2001. CONDITION: over 98% metal finish. Wood finish shows small marks and dents. Bright near excellent bores. (21-4128/DS). MODERN. $1,250-1,750.

2068. BROWNING CITORI GRADE I SPECIAL TRAP EDITION O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4”. S# 02624NTT43 (1996). Bbls. 30” w/ high VR, white target beads & ports near muzzle. Invector Plus chokes: Browning Full, 2 Imp. Mod, IC & Carlson IM choke tubes included. Blued boxlock action w/ gold “Special Trap Edition” on sides & “BROWNING Trap” on bottom. Gold finished SST. Selective ejectors. Checkered gloss finished Target style beavertail forearm & pistol grip Monte Carlo stock. LOP:14 1/2” to Browning brown ventilated pad. WEIGHT: 8 lb. 13 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: green canvas luggage case containing choke tubes, choke wrench, 2 sets of snap caps & cleaning accessories. Matching numbered box. CONDITION: very good blue showing peppery oxidation throughout & fading finish on bottom of receiver. Very good wood finish w/ light impressions & scratches. Very good bores. Box very good. Case good showing light scuffs. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Thomas F. Wolfinger. (22-6159/MD). MODERN. $700-1,000.

2069. BERETTA S3 EL SIDELOCK FIELD STYLE O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 GA., 2 3/4”. S# A04873B. Bbl. 26 ¾” with vent rib and red fiber-optic front sight. Coin finished sidelock action has full coverage rose and scroll engraving that continues to trigger guard and forehand areas. Bottom of receiver has banners with manufacturers address. Single selective trigger has hand checkering. Selective ejectors. Trim field style forearm and straight grip stock of fancy walnut have hand checkering. LOP: 14 1/8” to checkered butt.: 1 3/8”. DAH: 2 1/4”. Stock has approximately 1/4” cast off. Weight: 6 lbs. 15.6 oz. Bbl.’s have aftermarket Briley interchangeable chokes, IC and Mod tubes included. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Beretta hard case containing manual & other paperwork. CONDITION: Bbl.’s retain over 95% blue. Action finish shows light finish wear. Refinished wood has slightly thinned checkering. Stock shows hairline cracks behind lock plates. Bores are bright showing some plastic following. Action is tight and on face. (22 – 5601/DS). MODERN. $3500-5500.

2070. DELIGHTFUL BERETTA AS-20-E O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 Ga. 2 3/4”. S# 7006. Bbl. 27 1/2” solid rib & steel bead. Fixed IC & Mod chokes. Case colored scalloped box lock action has tasteful borderline engraving w/ silver pigeon on top lever. Double triggers, selective ejectors. Trim finger grooved forearm & straight hand stock w/ slight perch belly. Features include gloss finish, extensive hand checkering w/ additional panels on stock ears & sling swivels. LOP: 13 7/8” to checkered butt. WEIGHT: 5 pounds & 5.4 ounces. Mfg. 1947-1964. CONDITION: bbls retain over 97% original blue. Action has 90% case colors showing carry wear. Original wood finish shows an area of blistering & peeling on right side w/ scattered scratches & marks. Bright near excellent bores. (22-5621/DS). CURIO. $3,000-4,000.

2071. BERETTA 687 EELL DIAMOND PIGEON O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 Ga. 2 3/4”. S# E31189B. Bbl. 26 1/2” w/ vent rib & steel bead. Fixed IC & Mod chokes. Satin finished sideplated box lock action. Ornamentation features scenes w/ flying prairie chickens on right lock plate, flying mallards on left lock plate and a woodcock on the floorplate. Scenes are highlighted by wedges of arabesque scroll. Gold plated SST, selective ejectors. Trim finger groove forearm & uncapped pistol grip stock of fancy black walnut w/ satin finish, cut checkering & gold nameplate at toe line. LOP: 14 1/4” over grooved wood buttplate. WEIGHT: 6 pounds. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: blue molded Beretta case containing instruction manual & case instructions. CONDITION: near excellent retaining virtually all metal finish. Very good stock finish shows a series of small dents at front of pistol grip. Bright near excellent bores. (22-5927/DS). MODERN. $3,500-5,000.

2072. BERETTA 687 EELL DIAMOND PIGEON O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 Ga. 3”. S# F29219B. Bbl. 26” vent rib w/ steel bead. Fixed IC & Mod chokes. Satin finished sideplated box lock action. Engraving features flying prarie chickens on the right lock plate, flying mallards on the left sideplate w/ a woodcock on the floorplate. Seams are highlighted by wedges of arabesque scroll. Gold finished SST & selected ejectors. Trim beavertail forearm & uncapped pistol grip stock of fancy walnut have gloss finish, cut checkering & oval nameplate in toe line. LOP: 14 5/8” over original Beretta pad. WEIGHT: 5 pounds & 13.2 ounces. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Beretta blue molded case containing case instructions. CONDITION: near excellent retaining virtually all wood & metal finish. Buttplate shows heat distortion at heel & toe. Bright near excellent bores. (22-5951/DS). MODERN. $3,500-5,000.

2073. WINCHESTER 101 PIGEON GRADE

LIGHTWEIGHT FIELD O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 Ga 2 3/4”. S# PK283630E. Bbl. 27” vent rib w/ ventilated side ribs. White target front side w/ white mid bead. Winchoke interchangeable chokes. M&F tubes included. Baby frame boxlock silver colored action. Right side has vignette of woodcock. Left side has a grouse. Scenes are surrounded by foliate scroll that extends to upper & lower receiver areas as well as iron. SST. Selective ejectors. Finger groove forearm & round knob pistol grip stock of gloss finished walnut w/ cut checkering that extends to the stock ears. LOP: 14” over original thin black pad. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 3 ozs. Discontinued in 1987. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: green canvas covered makers case w/ red cloth fitted interior. Case contains keys. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 98% finish. Bright near excellent bores. (22-5950/DS). MODERN. $3,000-4,000.

has its individual forearm. Pistol grip stock of nicely grained walnut. Stock & forearms have cut checkering & gloss finish. LOP: 14’’ over original buttplate & white line spacer. Mfg. 1974-1987. CONDITION: action retains very good satin finish. Both sets of bbls. retain over 97% blue showing a few small marks. All bores are very good & bright. (23-734/DS). MODERN. $3,000-4,000.

Bbls. 27” vent rib w/ ventilated side ribs. White target front sight w/ white mid bead. Interchangeable Winchokes, IC & Skeet tubes included. Silver colored boxlock action. Right side features a woodcock, left features a grouse. Scenes are surrounded by foliate scroll that extends to upper & lower receiver areas as well as forearm iron. Selective ejectors. SST. Finger grooved forearm & round knob stock of gloss finished fancy walnut w/ cut checkering that extends to the stock ears. LOP: 14 1/8” over original thin black pad. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 13 ozs. Discontinued in 1987. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: green canvas covered case containing keys. Original cardboard box w/ matching S#. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 98% wood & metal finish. Bright

Winchokes. M&F tubes included. White target front sight w/ white mid bead. Silver colored foliate scroll ornamented boxlock action. Right side features 2 flying grouse. Left side features a flying pheasant. Finger groove forearm & round knob stock of gloss finished walnut. LOP: 14” over original thin black pad. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 5 ozs. Discontinued in 1987. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: green canvas covered Winchester case containing instructions, hang tag & case keys. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 98% wood & metal finish. Stock shows a few light scratches. Bright near excellent bores. (22-5948/DS). MODERN. $1,750-2,500.

30” VR with black target front sight & steel bead. Barrels have aftermarket Briley interchangeable chokes. 2 extended skeet & skeet chokes included. Original choke markings are full & full. Blued boxlock action with scroll ornamentation. SST. Ejectors. Checkered walnut forearm. Original checkered walnut stock with steel grip cap has an added adjustable comb & Graco adjustable buttplate with solid black Kick-Eez pad. Mfg. 1968. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Briley aluminum case with black velour interior. Briley full length skeet tubes in 410, 28 ga. & 20 ga. Accessories include 2 extra Briley choke tubes for each gauge, choke tube wrenches in Briley boxes, hammer, tube seating tool & Allen wrenches. CONDITION: 80% lightly worn blue showing carry & edge wear. Wood finish shows scattered scratches & marks. Barrels have lengthened forcing cones & very good bores. Sub gauge tubes are in very good condition. (22-2105/DS). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

Lot 2078

Italian Finest Luciano Bosis Queen Grade 2 Ga. Set Shotgun

2078. ITALIAN FINEST LUCIANO BOSIS QUEEN GRADE 2 GA. SET SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 Ga. / 28 Ga. S# 684. Luciano Bosis, after working for Perazzi 1971-1976, opened his own shop in 1977 and has built a reputation for making some of Italy’s finest bespoke guns. The Queen grade is a superior quality shotgun with H&H style lockwork. The lockplates follow the Beesley design that dates from the 1880s. Double under lug locks, selective ejectors, articulated front trigger. The coin finished action has full coverage vine type foliate engraving that extends to the forearm irons and breech end of the ribs. The finely executed engraving was designed by master engraver Steffans Pedratti. Long tang trigger guard has gold inlaid serial number “684”. Each bbl. set has its individual splinter forearm with Anson fasteners. The stock is straight hand with tear drop points. The entire stock set is made from the finest quality European walnut having eye catching orange tones with vivid dark streaking, gloss finish and hand checkering. LOP: 14 3/4” to a skip line checkered butt. DAC: 1 3/8”. DAH: 2 3/16”. Neutral cast. BARRELS: both are 29” chopper lump with concave ribs and steel beads. No 1: 20 Ga 2 3/4”. Bore diameter: R - .629, L - .629. Choke constriction: R - .012, L - .028. Minimum wall thickness: R - .033, L - .034. No 2: 28 Ga 2 3/4”. Fixed IC & M chokes. WEIGHT: with 20 Ga. bbls: 6 lbs. 5.2 oz. Mfg. 1991 with BSA import marking. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather covered luggage case with green felt fitted interior. Interior lid has Luciano Bosis label. Case contains parts kit, snap caps, lubricant, 2 piece cleaning rod along with 20 & 28 Ga accessories. Makers cloth gun covers are also included. CONDITION: near excellent retaining virtually all original wood and metal finish. Bright near excellent bores. (23-725/DS). MODERN. $30,000-50,000.

Lot 2079

MICHAENGELO GRADE O/U

Cal. 16 Ga., 2 3/4”. S# 681. Luciano Bosis, after working for Perazzi 1971-1976, opened his own shop in 1977 and has built a reputation for making some of Italy’s finest bespoke guns. The Michelangelo is an assisted opening gun influenced by the timeless Boss design. Pinless sidelocks are of the Bosis design with intercepting sears. Selective ejectors. Patented single non selective trigger. Masterful full coverage vine type scroll engraving with floral borders that extend to forearm iron with highlights at breech end of bbl. The finely executed engraving was designed by master engraver Steffans Pedratti. Lockplates have ribbons marked “L. BOSIS”. Trigger guard tang has gold inlaid serial number “681”. Field style forearm with Anson release and full pistol grip stock with black contrasting grip cap. Stock set is of the finest quality thin shell walnut having attractive light and dark tones with black marbling. Fine point pattern hand checkering wraps around the forearm and the wrist of the stock. Bottom of forearm has a pierced inlaid Bosis crest. Toeline of stock has brass oval nameplate with initials “HEK”. LOP: 14 3/4” to skip line checkered butt. DAC: 1 3/8”. DAH: 2 3/16”. Neutral cast. BARRELS: 28” of “Bosis One Steel”. Tapered flat matted solid rib with steel bead. Bore diameter: U .662, O .662. Choke constriction: U .014, O .031. Minimum wall thickness: U .039, O .039. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. Mfg. 2018. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather covered luggage case w/ green felt fitted interior. Inside of lid has Luciano Bosis label. Case contains snap caps, parts kit, cleaning rod, cleaning accessories, lubricant and wrench. Also included are cloth gun covers. CONDITION: near excellent retaining nearly all wood and metal finish. Stock shows a few small scuffs and marks. Very good bright bores. (23-726/DS). MODERN. $30,000-50,000.

Lot 2080

Magnificent Piotti King Best Quality

Matched Pair Sidelock Shotguns

Housed In Original Oak And Leather Maker’s Case

2080. MAGNIFICENT PIOTTI KING BEST QUALITY MATCHED PAIR SIDELOCK SHOTGUNS HOUSED IN ORIGINAL OAK AND LEATHER MAKER’S CASE. Cals. 12 Ga 2-3/4’’. S# 8931 & 8932. Piotti Fratelli of Brescia, Italy has established a reputation for making some of the finest guns in the world since their inception in 1955. The King Grade is a best quality gun on the H&H pattern action with chopper lump bbls. and offer the finest in workmanship. The case colored actions feature full coverage fine English style scroll engraving with floral bouquets. The engraving extends to the forearm iron and breech end of bbls. Features include gold bar marked pin type cocking indicators, double under lug locking, selective ejectors & double triggers. Right edge of long tang trigger guards are rolled. Bbls. 27’’ with concave solid ribs and brass beads. Ribs are marked “Flli. PIOTTI ITALY”. Splinter forearms with Anson releases and straight hand stocks of outstanding exhibition quality European walnut having marbled figure with rich orange, brown and black tones. Forearm and wrist have generous coverage of fine point pattern hand engraving. Toelines of stocks have brass nameplates with initials “P.J.G.”. LOP: 14-3/4’’ to checkered butts. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-1/4’’. Near neutral casts. WEIGHTS: 6 lbs, 7.4 ozs. (Gun No. 1) S# 8931. Breech end of bbl., top lever and forearm tip escutcheon are marked with gold no. “1”. Bore diameter: RT .724, LT .724. Choke constriction: RT .006, LT .017. Minimum wall thickness: RT .033, LT .032. (Gun No. 2) S# 8932. Breech end of bbl., top lever and forearm tip escutcheon are marked with gold no. “2”. Bore diameter: RT .724, LT .724. Choke constriction: RT .006, LT .017. Minimum wall thickness: RT .033, LT .032. Bbl. date codes indicate 1991 mfg. W.L. Moore import marked. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: maker’s oak and leather case with green felt fitted interior. Inside lid has Piotti Fratelli label. Case is in near excellent shape, its original green canvas cover shows light wear. CONDITION: very fine. Both guns are in exceptional condition and retain over 98% blue and case colored finish. Near excellent original wood finish shows very few miniscule handling marks. All bores are bright and near excellent. (23-712 & 23-713/DS). MODERN. $40,000-55,000.

Lot 2081

Beautiful Little 28 Bore Sidelock Ejector, Double Trigger Piotti Monaco Special Game

Gun With Extremely Attractive Scroll And Game Scenes And Deep Relief Carved Fences By Mario Terzi With Case

chopper lump barrels fitted with narrow, slightly raised, matted game rib. Front bead is a small diamond set into a tube held by a gold base. Makers name does not appear on barrels. There are thin gold bands around breech ends. Barrel flats are stamped with 1997 Italian nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers, along with engraved serial number and stamped Piotti logo. Importers name and address (BSA Millbrook, NY) is also engraved. Small sized coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety (“S” inlaid in gold), arrowhead tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with full coverage exceptionally well executed and cleanly cut swags and swirls of floral accented acanthus in a background of minuscule shaded scroll. Edges of lockplates are geometrically engraved. This very attractive treatment surrounds minutely detailed Bulino game scenes; walking grouse on left lockplate, standing woodcock in marshland on right and calling red grouse on bottom of action.

“FLLI PIOTI” is in swag on each lockplate. Fences are deeply relief carved with roses and other blooms with some foliage. Scroll and rose treatment not in relief, continues onto top lever and single beaded trigger guard bow, as well as tang, which is also engraved with serial number. This truly excellent work is by the very highly regarded master, Mario Terzi whose signature is on trigger plate. Profusely dark marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 5/8” over skip line checkered wood butt. Very well cut, closely spaced point pattern checkering is on diamond hand. The individual gold letters “R C L” are inlet on toe line. Matching small beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .555. R .555. Restriction: L .022 (IMod). R .010 (Mod). Wall thickness: L .035. R .040. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/4”. DAC: 1 7/16”. CAST: slightly on. LOP: 14 5/8”. WEIGHT: 5 lb. 12 oz. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: Gun is housed in tan leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli, and has leather trimmed green canvas outer cover. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Piotti label in lid. Bottom compartment is semi French fitted for action and barrels as well as a pair of gold plated snap caps and round nickel plated oil bottle. CONDITION: very fine, close to new, with evidence of only extremely light field use and minimal shooting, with only a very few light handling and assembly marks in all wood and metal surfaces and slight chatter on bottoms of barrels from contact with forend. There is a tiny bit of oxidation on right side of rib about 9” from breech end, and a rub in rib matting about 6” back from muzzles. Bores are very fine. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is very fine, as protected by its outer cover, which shows light wear. Interior is also very fine. Current retail of a Piotti Monaco No. 3 which should correspond to this particular gun, is over $60,000.00 without accounting for this superb masterpiece engraving. Plain and simple, this is a great little gun. (22-5667/MGM). MODERN. $25,000-40,000.

Lot 2082

A Fine 20 Ga. Filli Rizzini

R1E Sidelock Ejector Single Trigger Heavy Game Gun With Case

2082.

remaining “Best” Italian makers. If made today, this gun would cost in excess of $70,000. It was made in 1981, the beginning of the “Golden Age” of Italian gun making and has 29 1/8” very well struck chopper lump barrels engraved “Filli RIZZINI MADE IN ITALY 20 GA 3”” on narrow game rib. Barrel flats are stamped with 1981 Italian nitro proofs for 3” chambers. Coin finished sidelock action features non automatic safety (“SICURA” engraved) and single non selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with very well cut classic English style rose and scroll. Maker’s name is at the bottom on each lockplate as well as on bottom of action over “MAGNO-V.T.”. Engraver’s signature “Walter Patelli” is on trigger plate. Small bow trigger guard is engraved to match, S# is on tang. Very finely marbled and lightly stumped figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 1/2” over checkered wood butt. Very well cut flat top point pattern checkering is on semi diamond grip. Matching splinter Rizzini patent ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS:

is one of the

BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .623”. R .623”. Restriction: L .034” (full). R .020” (mod). Wall thickness: L .038”. R .039”. STOCK:

DAH: 2 1/16”. DAC: 1 3/8”. CAST: very slightly cast on. LOP: 14 1/2”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 9 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in a brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli. Case is lined in dark green felt and has brown leather Rizzini label in lid, and contains a key.

CONDITION: very fine with evidence of minimal field use. Appears to have been shot very little, however there are a fair amount of light marks on buttstock as would be found on a gun hunted for a season or so. Checkering also shows light wear. Barrels retain nearly all what appears to be their original blue with some minor rubs. Coin finish remains bright overall. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight, barrels on face, ejectors are in time, mechanical trigger works well. Case exterior is fine with some minor marks and rubs, straps and handle are good, interior is also fine. (225657/MGM). MODERN. $30,000-40,000.

2083. DESIRABLE 20 GAUGE FRATELLI RIZZINI MODEL R2-E GAME SHOTGUN WITH BULINO GAME SCENE AND SCROLL BY PATELLI WITH CASE. Cal. 20 Ga. S# 1871. These lovely little guns are no longer produced. This example has beautifully struck 28” chopper lump barrels with slightly raised flat matted rib. Tops of barrels are engraved “Flli RIZZINI” “MAGNO V.T.” Barrel flats are stamped with 1984 Italian nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers. Coin finished ogee backed boxlock action features non automatic safety and single non selective trigger. Unique to this model, floorplate is easily removed for inspection and cleaning, with a thumb latch at forward part. Action is engraved with about 80% coverage small scroll with rose bouquet highlights. This well cut scroll surrounds bulino scene on floorplate of capercaillie perched on pine bow overlooking a glen. Other large trees and hills are in background. Engravers signature, “Patelli”, is at lower right of scene. This signature also appears on trigger plate after “Inc” denoting that he was also responsible for the scroll, which also appears on trigger guard along with S#. Very finely marbled and well figured flesh toned European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 1/2” over fully checkered wood butt. Very well cut, closely spaced, borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Small beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .622”. R .060”. Restriction: L .012” (mod). R .000” (cyl). Wall thickness: L .034”. R .036”. STOCK: DAH: 2”. DAC: 1 7/16”. CAST: about 1/2” off. LOP: 14 1/2”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 2 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli. Case is lined in dark olive felt, and has brown leather Rizzini label stitched into lid. Bottom compartment is semi French fitted for gun and barrels. Case contains proof certificate and key in covered compartment. CONDITION: very fine, with evidence of only very light field use, and very little firing, with only a few very minor small marks on barrels. Coin finish of action is still bright, with little or no evidence of cleaning. There are a few very minor light marks and scratches in wood, mostly on left side of butt. Checkering is still light in color. Mechanically fine. There are a number of marks and scuffs in exterior case leather. Straps and handle are good. Interior is excellent, with some rubs. (22-5656/MGM). MODERN. $15,000-25,000.

action features non automatic safety, bushed strikers and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with near full coverage small shaded scroll which surrounds a scene of flushing woodcock on bottom. “ARMI” “Flli BERTUZZI” is on left side and “ITALY” “GARDONE V.T.” is on right. Lockplates are fully engraved with game scenes. A pointer, pointing a flushing grouse in open hedgerow is on left lockplate and three quail fly into cropland on right. The major subjects of all these scenes are flush inlaid in gold. Engraver’s signature “A. Giovanelli” is on trigger plate (not to be confused with the well known C. Giovanelli). Single beaded trigger guard with scroll on bow has S# in gold on tang. Superbly marbled, stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 5/8” over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates. Very closely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip behind drop points. Matching long splinter ejector forend with Anson release has gold Bertuzzi crest on uncheckered central diamond. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .557”. R .555”. Restriction: L .028” (full). R .018” (mod). Wall thickness: L .030”. R .030”. STOCK: DAH: 2 3/16”. DAC: 1 5/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 5/8”. WEIGHT: 5 lb. 7 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: dark brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli has brown canvas leather trimmed outer cover. Interior is lined in dark olive felt and a leather Bertuzzi label is in lid. Case contains snap caps, cleaning mop and a key. CONDITION: very fine, appears unfired, retaining essentially all original maker’s finishes on both wood and metal with only a few handling and assembly marks. Bores are bright and shiny, mechanically crisp. Case is also very fine, as protected by its outer cover which has some rubs, zipper is good. Interior is also fine, label partially detached. (22-5627/MGM). MODERN. $12,000-18,000.

with near full coverage combination of very well cut miniscule scroll with unengraved areas on beads as counterpoint to truly exceptional Bulino renditions of small game birds in realistic backgrounds with dramatic skies. A pair of chukar partridge fly out of mountainous terrain on left lock, a trio of quail erupt from hedgerow into open cropland on right. Another pair of quail flush through trees on bottom of action. “ARMI Flli BERTUZZI” is on left side of action and “ITALY GARDONE VT” is on right. This exceptional engraving is signed by the well known Dassa brothers on trigger plate with a date of “’91”. Top lever and single beaded trigger guard are also engraved with miniscule scroll. S# is on banner at grip. Lightly marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 3/4” over black leather covered pad, and features drop points, standard point pattern checkering, and a gold oval on toeline engraved “GWH”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Central diamond is inlet with gold Bertuzzi crest. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore diameter: L .622. R .621. Bore restrictions: L .011 (lt mod) R .006 (IC). Wall thickness: L .033. R .037. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/4”. DAC: 1 5/16”. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14 3/4”. CONDITION: excellent, showing evidence of light field use, with a few scattered marks on wood and metal, most noticeably a light scratch under one partridge on left lockplate and some other light marks on butt and forend. Forend finish shows light wear, and some smoothing of checkering from hand wear. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. These beautiful guns will never be made again as the Bertuzzi brothers retired many years ago. (22-5630/MGM). MODERN. $12,000-18,000.

2086. STELLAR ROUND BODIED, SIDELOCK EJECTOR, DOUBLE TRIGGER DESENZANI GAME GUN WITH INTRICATELY DETAILED WESTERN HUNTING SCENES BY GALEAZZI WITH CASE. Cal.

12 Ga. 2 3/4”. S# 0082. People “in the know” sit up and take notice when a gun by Enrico Desenzani is mentioned. He made approximately ten bespoke guns per year, all of the highest quality. Like Ivo Fabbri, a good portion of his production was for O/U pigeon and other target guns. His game guns are truly sublime. This wonderful light 12 bore game gun has 26 3/4” chopper lump barrels fitted with slightly swamped game rib. “Desenzani & C. Brescia” is engraved on top of left barrel. There are very fine gold lines at breech ends of barrels. Barrel flats are stamped with 1984 Italian nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers, along with serial number, “DE” logos, and importers name and address (BSA NY Millbrook). Coin finished round bodied sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SIGURA engraved), bushed strikers, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with 70% coverage exceptionally well cut small scroll with floral highlights. Rounded lockplates are not engraved with scroll and scenes extend to the edges. Lockplates and bottom of action portray intricately detailed and wonderfully shaded Bulino 19th century western hunting scenes, after Frederic Remington. Left lock has a famous action packed scene of three mounted hunters lassoing and subduing a grizzly bear. One has roped the bear by the back leg, another has charged in and is about to encircle the bear with his lasso. Another rider in distance, hat blowing off in the wind, is turning his mount in preparation to further ensnare the beast. Two other riders, in the distance, are watching the proceedings. This action takes place in an open meadow with dramatic clouded sky in background. Right lockplate portrays triumphant mounted hunter, rifle being held high, approaching another hunter on foot, doffing his hat, with fallen elk in foreground. A string of pack horses is in the background. This scene takes place in open western highlands with mountain peaks in background. Bottom of action is engraved with scene of mountain man on horse riding along stream bed with mesa in background. Both lockplate scenes are signed “Galeazzi” (the very highly regarded late Angelo, who specialized in fine Bulino scenes). This particular work could be considered a masterpiece. Scroll continues onto single beaded trigger guard bow and tang, which has serial number in gold. Buttstock of wonderfully marbled, somewhat burl figured flesh toned European walnut measures 14 1/8” over fully skip line checkered wood butt. Well cut point pattern checkering is on semi-diamond hand. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has gold Desenzani crest inlet on central uncheckered diamond. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .727. R .726. Restriction: L .038 (extra full). R .016 (mod). Wall thickness: L .020. R .025. STOCK: DAH: 1 15/16”. DAC: 1 1/4” plus. CAST: about 1/4” off. LOP: 14 1/8”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 8 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Gun is housed in brown leather case by Nizzoli. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has white leather Desenzani label stitched into lid. Bottom compartment is semi-French fitted for barrels and action, and contains a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: very fine, with evidence of only very light field use with only a scattering of light marks on butt. Coin finish is very fine with only a hint of darkening on sides and fences. Bores are very fine without any visible imperfections. Mechanically fine. Case is very fine with only a very few light marks on exterior. Interior is fine. (22-5665/MGM). MODERN. $15,000-20,000.

safety, bushed strikers and single non selective trigger by Fabbri. Action is engraved with full coverage, very finely cut and shaded tangle of branches, cinqfoil leaves and scroll. Engraver’s signature “Terzi A” is on trigger plate. Top lever thumb piece is pierced and sculpted in the form of a crouching gargoyle. Top lever, safety, trigger and single beaded trigger guard are blued. Engraving that matches action are on all parts except trigger. Straight grip buttstock of intricately marbled and burl figured European walnut measures 14 1/8” over checkered wood butt. Stock features drop points and point pattern checkering on semi diamond hand. Matching beavertail ejector forend with Anson release has gold “Imperial Monte Carlo” crowned devise inlet into central uncheckered diamond. MEASUREMENTS: 25 5/8” BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .725”. R .727”. Restriction: L .008” (IC). R .008” (IC) Wall thickness: L .030”. R .030”. 27 7/8” BBLS. Bore Diameter: L .729”. R .729”. Restriction: L .040” (Extra Full). R .024” (Mod). Wall thickness: L .032”. R .029”. STOCK: with 27 7/8” bbls. DAH: 2 1/4”. DAC: 1 1/2 plus”, CAST: about 3/16” off. LOP: 14 1/8” WEIGHT: 7 lb. 8 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in its original dark brown leather case lined in green felt, which contains instruction book, guarantee card and bags for action and both sets of barrels. CONDITION: exceptionally fine, essentially unfired since proof. Retaining nearly all original finishes on wood and metal. There are some assembly scratches on short barrel set and forend iron. Gun presently will not fire, most likely due to congealed oil in locks. Top lever, extractors, etc. have needed Kroil to be freed up. Case leather has a fair number of scratches and scuffs. Interior felt is good. A new Imperial Monte Carlo Extra as presently made by Beretta sells for over $145,000 with one barrel set. This is a very fine gun. (22-5658/MGM). MODERN. $10,000-20,000.

2088. A VERY INTERESTING BOSS O/U COPY BY LUIGI FRANCHI FINISHED IN BEST QUALITY WITH MAKER’S CASE. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4”. S# 1007. Bbls. 28” fitted w/ slightly raised solid rib w/ brass front bead & hand engraved “COSTRUITO PER G. TONOLINI BRESCIA” on left & “S.A. LUIGI FRANCHI- BRESCIA” on right. Bbl. flat is polished w/ S#, proof marks, “1940” (DOM) & bottom tube engraved “ACCIAIO POLDI ANTICORRO”. Bbl. lumps engraved in floral scroll. Boss style forend checkered in point pattern w/ full coverage engraved blued irons & has Anson type push button release. Boss copy full sidelock action is beautifully engraved in full coverage robust rose & minute scroll pattern on nearly all surfaces. Bottom of action engraved in banner “S.A. L. FRANCHI BRESCIA” & sm. scroll w/ extremely finely detailed flowers bursting off trigger plate. Frame flats w/ S# on left & number “6” on right & proof marks on interior w/ sm. import mark on left. Beaded bbl. bolsters & top of action fully scroll engraved. Blued top lever & top tang are nicely scroll & floral engraved w/ “SIGURA” in front of blued & scroll engraved safety. Gun made w/ checkered dbl. triggers (front trigger articulated), automatic ejectors, non auto safety, blued trigger guard w/ near full coverage well executed floral & scroll w/ long tang to pistol grip. Lightly figured European walnut buttstock w/ carved tear drops behind locks is checkered in point pattern through the wrist has checkered horn grip cap, sm. silver oval near toe & terminates w/ a fully checkered butt. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in what appears to be its original maker’s case w/ 2 Franchi pamphlets w/ keys enclosed. Case is dark brown full leather w/ red velvet interior & has maker’s trade label on top & brass fixtures. DAC: 1 1/2”. DAH: 2 3/16”. LOP: 14 5/8”. Top: Bore diameter: .728. Restriction: .050 (extra full). Minimum wall thickness: .024. Bottom: Bore diameter: .729. Restriction: .034 (Imp Mod). Minimum wall thickness: .024. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. CONDITION: excellent & showing very limited use after complete refinish. Bbls. retain more than 98% of their blue. Coin finished action is cleaned to excellent. Engraving is quite crisp & beautiful throughout. Forend is excellent. Checkering is crisp w/ only very minor light handling marks. Buttstock is excellent & retains nearly all of its finish. There is a tiny (smaller than the white if your finger nail) grain separation on top of left lock toward frame. Bores are brilliant & shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Gun is tight & sound. Bbls. are somewhat off face. Case is good w/ rub marks & impressions throughout. Leather beginning to dry & some minor scuffing & soiling on interior. At first glance this gun looks just like an O/U Boss which most consider to be the finest stylized design in all of fine shotgun manufacturing. This gun is extremely well engraved, well made & well balanced & represents an exceptional value for its quality. (22-1181/JL). CURIO. $10,000-14,000.

rose and scroll engraving that extends to forearm iron. Double triggers and ejectors. Trim field style forearm with Anson opener and capped pistol grip stock of fancy European walnut with left hand cheek piece with tear drop points. LOP: 13-5/8’’ over original buttplate. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-3/4’’. Bore diameter: U .722, O .722. Choke constriction: U opens to diameter .731 at muzzle, O cyl. bore. Minimum wall thickness: U .036, O .030. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 2 ozs. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather luggage case with maker’s label. Case has faded cloth interior showing considerable wear. Bbls. have 1940 date. CONDITION: very fine. Bbls. retain over 97% reblacked finish. Action has very good coin finish. Trigger guard, forearm tip and top lever have good reblued finish. Wood has a very good refinish. Checkering shows light wear. Action is tight and on face, top lever sits nicely right of center. Very good bright bore. (23-672/DS). CURIO. $11,000-16,000.

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The 28 & 29 3/4” monobloc O/U barrel sets are each fitted with matted ventilated ribs that are gold inlaid “I” and “II” at breech ends. Both barrel sets are engraved “Famars Italy” on left side of top barrel and monoblocs are stamped with 1997 Italian Nitro proofs for 2 3/4”. 28” Barrel set “I” (SN F0099) have bottom barrel fitted for choke tubes and top barrel choked mod. 29 3/4” Barrel set “II” (SN F0100) has choke tubes top & bottom. Coin finished Famars “Excalibur” type action with removable trigger group is also fitted with ornamental sideplates. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage very nicely cut semi relief large acanthus scroll with some floral highlights on sideplates. Rear portion of this scroll emanates from the mouth of stylized dragons. Large scrolls on bottom of action terminate in the busts of lovely ladies with floral accent between. “FAMARS” is on shield like device behind forend iron mortice. A gold sovereign’s crown is inlaid on top lever. Engraver’s signature “C. Tomasoni” is on right side of lock mortice. Extreme pistol grip buttstock of exhibition quality burl figured European walnut measures 14 3/4” over thin black “Decelerator” pad. Well cut point pattern checkering is at grip which has right hand palm swell. Near fully checkered slim field type forend with Anson type release services both barrel sets. MEASUREMENTS WITH BARREL SET II: STOCK: DAH: 1 7/8”. DAC: 1 3/8”. LOP: 14 3/4”. CAST: approx. 3/8” off. WEIGHT: 8 lb. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun comes in brown leather trimmed “Famars” plastic case with outer cover. Interior is lined in green velvet and has compartment for both barrel sets in lid. Divider has black leather “Famars” label. Case contains stock removal tool, one Briley series 1 choke tube with wrench and a spare firing mechanism in plastic case. CONDITION: fine as lightly refurbished, barrels retaining nearly all of a good quality reblack with some minor subsequent marks. Coin finish of action shows evidence of some very light cleaning, engraving remains sharp. What appears to be newer buttstock retains essentially all of its original oil finish, checkering still light in color. Forend shows refinish to match. Checkering with some wear and cleaning. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. Case is very good to fine, interior with considerable soiling and marks. Outer cover is very fine and relatively new. (22-4471/MGM). MODERN. $10,000-15,000.

(ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI) WITH SCROLL ENGRAVING BY R. VASCO. Cal. 12 Ga. 2 3/4”. S# 31887 (1975). The 27 9/16”

dovetailed browned bbls. are gold inlaid ARMI FAMARS on slightly raised narrow game rib. Bbl. flats are stamped with 1975 Italian nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers, serial number and “Famars AS” logo. Craftsmans’ names Tony and Remo are on rear lump. Coin finished sidelock action has self cocking serpentine hammers with scrolled checkered spurs installed on tumbler ends. Action is very nicely filed with unique “Disco Volante” fences. Action features nonautomatic safety and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with an attractive mix of areas having small scroll, and other areas unadorned to show off the fine gunmaking. Lockplates are unengraved except for maker’s name in gold, and are outlined with inlaid gold wire borders. An imperial crown is gold inlaid on top lever, and “Famars” is on bottom of action. Single beaded trigger guard is engraved with matching scroll and serial number is in gold on tang. Engraver’s signature “R. Vasco Inc.” is on trigger plate. Crotch figured and well streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 5/8” over checkered wood butt. Very closely spaced borderless checkering is at grip. Stock also features well shaped drop points and dished cheek rest area. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has gold “Famars” crest inlaid on uncheckered central diamond. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS.: Bore Diameter: R: .726”, L: .726”. Restrictions: R: .020” (MOD), L: .037” (EXTRA FULL). Minimum Wall Thickness: R: .033”, L: .031”. STOCK: DAH: 1 7/8”. DAC: 1 3/8+”. CAST: neutral (face dished). LOP: 14 5/8”. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 8 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun comes with its original tan leather case lined in scarlet velvet. Famars logo is printed in lid. Bottom compartment is semi French fitted for bbl. and action and contains a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: very fine, close to “as new” with faint firing halos on breech face and only a few scattered handling marks. Bores are bright and shiny. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Mechanically crisp. Case leather shows some marks and rubs. Interior cloth is fine. (22-1150/MGM). MODERN. $6,000-9,000.

2094. VERY FINE VINCENZO BERNARDELLI HOLLAND EXTRA SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE TRIGGER HEAVY GAME OR PIGEON GUN WITH BEAVERTAIL FOREND AND CASE. Cal. 12 Ga. 2 3/4”. S# 2286 (1971). The top of the line Bernardelli, this fine gun has 27 1/2” dovetailed bbls. with slightly raised matted game rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “Made in Italy” “V. Bernardelli s. p. a. Gardone V.T.”. Engine turned bbl. flats are stamped w/ 1971 Italian Nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers. Coin finished sidelock action features nonautomatic safety (“SECURA” engraved), bushed strikers, hidden 3rd fastener, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl. triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with full coverage ribbons & swags of acanthus having rose & other floral tips in a shaded background of small scroll. Fences are engraved with rose bouquets. Maker’s name and address is on arched ribbon on bottom of action. Blued top lever and trigger guard are engraved to match. Straight grip buttstock of well marbled & nicely crotch figured European walnut measures 14 3/8” over thin brown rifle pad. Closely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip & slightly fluted drop points are behind lockplates. Matching schnabled beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .722”, L .722”. Restriction: R .013” (MOD), L .030” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .030”, L .030”. STOCK: DAH: 1 3/4”. DAC: 1 3/8”. LOP: 14 3/8”. CAST: approx. 1/4” off. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 6 oz. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in a best quality British oak & leather case with brass corners in leather trimmed canvas outter cover. Top of case is embossed “P” & “D” either side of central brass medallion. Interior is lined in burgandy cloth & has new Bernadelli label in lid & an old charge card. No accessories are present. CONDITION: very fine, appears to be original. Bbls. retaining over 90% good quality blue with some handling marks & light silvering. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish with some slight evidence of cleaning. Top lever & trigger guard retain most of their original blue. Trigger guard appears to be reblued, but with little polishing; engraving remains sharp. Stocks retain most of a light oil refinish, edges remaining sharp, checkering lightly worn. Bores are bright and shiny without any visible imperfections. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is medium dark with many rubs and marks. Straps and handle are renewed. Outer cover shows light wear. Interior cloth is good with rubs & compressions w/ some soiling. Beavertail forend is too wide for bbl. channel & fit is very tight. (22-4537/MGM). CURIO. $5,000-7,000.

.736. Choke constriction: RT .022, LT .040. Minimum wall thickness: RT .028, LT .027. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. Bbl. date code indicates 1967

lower tang. Features include selective ejectors, nonselective single trigger, double under lug locking & pin type cocking indicators. Top lever is pierced. Trigger guard has a rolled right edge. Trim beavertail forearm & full pistol grip target style stock of fancy European walnut. Forearm & wrist have point pattern hand checkering w/ tear drop points behind the stock ears. Forearm has a pierced brass nameplate engraved w/ initials “SD”. LOP: 14 1/2’’ over an aftermarket London style solid orange pad. DAC: 1 5/16’’. DAH: 1 7/8’’. Stock has approx. 1/4’’ of cast off. Bore diameter: RT .726, LT .725. Choke

barrels are stamped with two and three stars (choke). Case hardened double ogee backed boxlock action features automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage, well cut varying size open shaded scroll. Maker’s name and address are in arched device on trigger plate. Blued top lever and trigger guard are engraved with matching scroll, S# is on trigger guard tang. Lightly streaked and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 3/4” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is on semi-diamond hand and a vacant gold oval is on toeline. Matching long splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .567. R .567. Restriction: L .037 (extra full). R .017 (mod). Wall thickness: L .022. R .028. STOCK: DAH: 2 3/8”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 3/4”. WEIGHT: 5 lb. 0 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun comes with A&F Co. marked LOM type rectangular brown leather case. CONDITION: very fine, showing signs of little use with only a few handling and assembly marks on all surfaces. There is slight silvering on high points on action. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. Case is also very fine, straps and handle intact. (22-5750/MGM). CURIO. $3,000-5,000.

GAME GUN WITH CASE. Cal. 12 Ga., 3”. S# SO5743A. Bbls. monobloc are fitted with concave game rib marked “Beretta” toward rear. Side of right bbl. is marked with Beretta USA info and warning. Side of left bbl. is stamped w/ gauge information, and with Beretta name and address along with “Made in Italy”. Bbl. flats are stamped with 2003 Italian Nitro proofs for 3” chambers. Coin finished sideplated boxlock action features selective single trigger with selector in non automatic safety button. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut and shaded varying size scroll with floral highlights interspersed with unengraved areas to dramatic effect. P. Beretta is on scrolled device on each lockplate and on bottom of action which is also inlaid with a gold rectangle engraved “JIUBLEO II”. Fences are engraved with larger shaded scroll with floral highlights. This fine engraving extends to trigger guard and tang. Engraver’s signatures “C. Giovanelli” and “V. Sabatti” are on trigger plate. Finely marbled and attractively figured flesh tone European walnut slight swan neck buttstock measures 14 7/8” over checkered wood buttplate. Closely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has switch to select either manual extraction or automatic ejection of spent cartridges. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .723”, L .724”. Restriction: R .020” (MOD), L .038” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .038”, L .038”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/8”. DAC: 1 5/16”. LOP: 14 7/8”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 1 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun comes with its original tan suede covered ABS case with “Jiubleo” label on top. Case is lined in green felt and contains bags for action & bbls., quality certificate, instruction manual, warranty, sling loops, Negrini case information and a bottle of oil. Case also comes with its shipping box for protection. CONDITION: exceptionally fine, appears unfired with only the slightest handling and assembling marks on all factory finishes. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is very fine as protected by box which has rubs and bumps. Case interior is also very fine. When last available, this gun retailed at $15,250. (22-4510/MGM). MODERN. $8,500-13,000.

barrels are engraved “AUG. LEBEAU- COURALLY” “ARMES DE GRAND LUXE A LIEGE”. Barrel flats are stamped with year 2000 Belgian proofs for 2 3/4” chambers. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with steel type logos and “DE. WAHLREYNE” along with “MADE IN BELGIUM” and importer “Wtt. Stirling VA”. Coin finished round bodied sidelock action features automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, gold plated internals, and double triggers (front articulated). Lockplates are also rounded and action is very nicely filed. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut large open shaded scroll with floral highlights surrounded by accents of small scroll, all within acanthus and beaded borders. The quality of this engraving is very fine. Engravers signature, “Tanssen” (?) is on trigger plate. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Superbly marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 1/2” over checkered wood butt with continuous ogee borders. This checkering style continues to grip and on to forend, and is very well executed. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Fancy central uncheckered area has nicely inlet engraved gold monogram and crown with intertwined “LLC”. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .635”. R .635”. Restriction: L .021”. (mod). R .011”. (light mod). Wall thickness: L .030”. R .028”. STOCK: DAH: 2”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: about 1/2” off. LOP: 14 1/2”. WEIGHT: 5 lb. 12 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: this fine gun is housed in an oak and leather case with brass corners. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth with black leather Lebeau Courally label in lid. Tops of dividers in bottom section are outlined in oak and case contains cleaning equipment along with Lebeau Courally oil bottle and snap caps. CONDITION: excellent, essentially, as new. Appears unfired since proof, with only the faintest of handling and assembly marks on all wood and metal surfaces. Case is very good with about a 12” scratch on top of the lid. Accessories near excellent. The “Prince” sidelock ejector in 20 gauge presently retails at over 60.000 euros. (22-5660/MGM). MODERN. $15,000-25,000.

maker of finest quality bespoke guns. Rounded body hand detachable sidelock action with case colored finish. Action has generous coverage of floral scroll engraving that extends to forearm iron with borders at breech end of bbls.

Engraver’s signature

“R.Smeets Gra.” is found on the trigger plate. Hammers and ejector hammers are gold washed. Features include double under lug and third bite locking, bushed firing pins, selective ejectors & double triggers. Top lever, forearm tip escutcheon and first set of bbls. are marked with gold no. 1. Splinter forearm with Anson release and straight hand stock of exhibition quality European walnut having burl figure with contrasting dark and orange tones. Stock and forearm have generous coverage of point pattern hand checkering.

Toeline of stock has brass nameplate engraved with initials “W.P”. Bottom of forearm has a pierced gold crest with a crown over a bird. LOP: 14-5/8’’ over a solid orange pad. DAC: 1-5/8’’. DAH: 2-5/8’’. Stock has approx. 3/8’’ of cast off. WEIGHT with 16 Ga. bbls: 6 lbs, 4 ozs. WEIGHT with 20 Ga. bbls: 6 lbs, 13.4 ozs. Both bbls. have hand matted concave ribs and brass front beads. Markings are “Aug. Lebeau-Courally/Arms de Grand Luxe a Liege.”. Bottom of bbls. are marked “ACIER COMPRIME/DE WAHLREYNE”. (Bbl. No. 1) 263/4’’, numbered to gun. Breech end has gold no. “1”. Bore diameter: RT .666, LT .667. Choke constriction: RT .010, LT .017. Minimum wall thickness: RT .029, LT .032. (Bbl. No. 2) 28’’, appears added with non-matching serial number “1183”. Breech end is marked with gold no. “2”. Bore diameter: RT .628, LT .626. Choke constriction: RT .010, LT .017. Minimum wall thickness: RT .052, LT .052. CONDITION: near excellent. Both bbls. retain over 98% original blue. Action has a muted case colored finish giving a vintage appearance. Wood is near excellent showing a few small handling marks. (23-646/DS). MODERN. $10,000-15,000.

checkering. Toeline of stock has brass nameplate. LOP: 14-5/16’’ to checkered butt. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-1/4’’. Neutral cast. Bore diameter: RT .727, LT .728. Choke constriction: RT .015, LT .032. Minimum wall thickness: RT .031, LT .030. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 12.7 ozs. CONDITION: near excellent, retaining over 97% blue & case colored finish. Stocks have very good finish showing small marks. Bright near excellent bores. Action is tight & on face w/ top lever sitting nicely right of center. (23-647/DS). MODERN. $8,000-12,000.

engraved in typical Imperial style with full coverage scroll as background to scrolling acanthus with small flower and larger rose blossom highlights. Maker’s name is on looped ribbon on each lockplate and bottom of action. The signature of this grade is the extremely well chiseled and finished relief olive leaves and olives found on fences and on bottom of action. Engraver’s signature the noted “M. Hannay” is on trigger plate. Blued top lever and trigger guard are engraved to match. S# is on trigger guard tang. Well made replacement straight grip buttstock of dark streaky marbled European walnut measures 15” over Silver type pad on 1/4” hard rubber spacer. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip behind small drop points and a vacant silver oval is on toeline. Splinter forend with original wood has borderless point pattern checkering as well. It is fitted with Lebeau-Courally patent ejectors and has Anson release. Checkered central diamond has flush gold inlay of Imperial crown device engraved “THE STANDARD” “PIGEONGUN”. Central shield pictures strutting pigeon under “IMPERIAL” and over “TRADE MARK”.

MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .725”. R .726”. Restriction: L .010” (IC). R.007” (IC). Wall thickness: L .029”. R .029”. STOCK: DAH: 2 7/16”. DAC: 1 3/8”. CAST: about 5/8” off. LOP: 15”. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 8 oz. CONDITION: very good as refurbished. Barrels retaining about 95% good quality reblue over some light pitting and few marks. Action shows light overall cleaning with some traces of original French gray; engraving remains good and clear. Older buttstock retains most of its original oil finish with a scattering of marks, checkering recut. Quality of stock work is very good, however wood is proud of metal and drop points are not correctly formed. Inletting is quite good. Original forend wood is refinished, checkering recut with some minor skewing of lines. Bores are shiny without any noted problems with some minor frosting. Action is tight, barrels are on face and ejectors are strong and in time. (22-5809/MGM). CURIO. $8,000-12,000.

2105. NICELY REFURBISHED LEBEAU-COURALLY MODEL 101 SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN. Cal. 12 Ga. 2 3/4”. S# 41801 (1927). The 28 5/8” dovetailed bbls. fitted with slightly raised concave matted rib are engraved “Aug. LeBeau-Courally” “a Liege” on tops. Bbl. flats are stamped with 1957 Belgian nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers and “AUG LEBEAU”. Bottoms of bbls. are engraved with Whalreyne steel info. Serial number is deeply stamped on reinforced splinter. Coin finished sidelock action features nonautomatic safety (S inlaid in gold), Purdey type third fastener, bushed strikers, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with 80% coverage English style rose and scroll. Maker’s name is on left lockplate and address is on right. Scroll engraved trigger guard and serial number on tang. Engraver’s signature “M. Hannay” is on trigger plate. Fiddle figured and lightly marbled European walnut, straight grip buttstock is newly made (most likely by the factory) and measures 14 1/4” over checkered wood butt. Stock features drop points and closely spaced checkering with line borders on semi diamond grip. Matching splinter “Courally patent” ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS.: Bore Diameter: R: .730”, L: .731”. Restrictions: R: .021” (MOD), L: .041” (EXTRA FULL). Minimum Wall Thickness: R: .026”, L: .027”. STOCK: DAH: 1 5/8”. DAC: 1 1/8+”. CAST: approx. 1/4” off. LOP: 14 1/4”. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 14 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun comes in high quality dark brown leather case with stitched leather corners in tan canvas outer cover with leather trim. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has new LeBeau-Courally leather label in lid. Case contains snap caps. CONDITION: fine as reconditioned at various times, most likely by factory. Bbls. retaining newly all of a best reblack. Action is coin finished and shows little cleaning. Engraving appears to be recut. New stocks retain essentially all of their fine oil finish with only a few minor handling marks. Forend wood is possibly original and refinished with checkering recut. Bores are bright and shiny with some scattered minor dents and show some rivelling. Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. (22-1127/MGM). CURIO. $3,500-5,500.

2106. FINE QUALITY ROUND BODIED LEBEAU COURALLY SIDE PLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4”. S# 43428. Lebeau Courally is known as the maker of some of the world’s finest guns. Their inherent quality is evident in all grades and types. This very finely made gun has 27 1/2” well-struck dovetailed bbls. with slightly raised matted game rib. Tops of bbls. are engraved “Aug. Lebeau Courally” “Armes De Grand Luxe a Liege”. Bbl. flats are stamped with 1960 Belgian Nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers and with maker’s name. Bottoms of bbls. are stamped with choke information, steel type, “Jardot” (brl. maker?), Lebeau Courally logo and serial number. Coin finished, round bodied boxlock action with rounded ornamental sideplates has maker’s name and address on watertable and breech face is stamped twice with Lebeau Courally crowned logos. Action features nonautomatic safety (“S” inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, and single nonselective trigger. Action and locks are engraved with about 50% coverage of a very attractiveley laid out scroll with floral highlights interspersed with unengraved spaces within geometric borders. Fences and top of action have near full coverage of scroll. Trigger guard has serial number on tang. Replacement (most likely by factory) slightly swan necked straight grip buttstock of lightly marbled and figured European walnut measures 14 3/8” over checkered wood butt. point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release is original and finished to match butt. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .726”, L .726”. Restriction: R .018”, L .033”. Min. Wall Thickness: R .031”, L .032”. STOCK: DAH: 2”. DAC: 1 3/8”. LOP: 14 3/8”. CAST: approx. 1/2” off. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 6 oz. CONDITION: very fine as refurbished, most likely by factory. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a best reblack with only a hint of silvering and a few light scratches. Action repolished to coin finish. Engraving with a bit of softness. New buttstock retains essentially all of its hand rubbed oil finish with a few very minor handling marks. Checkering remains fresh. Forend refinished, checkering recut. Forend matches quite well as to color. Forend checkering is about 20 lines per inch while grip checkering is around 18. Bores are bright and shiny with some light frosting evident at breech ends with no noted repairs or dents. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Mechanical trigger works well. A lovely gun. (22-4529/MGM). CURIO. $3,500-5,500.

extends to the upper and lower receiver and tang areas as well as the trigger guard bow and breech end of bbl. Gold plated trigger. Cross bolt safety. Beavertail forend and round knob stock of fancy walnut features tear drop points and point pattern checkering. LOP: 14 3/4” to a red ventilated Pachmayr replacement pad. WEIGHT: 8 lbs., 6.6 oz. 1929 mfg. UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: the extremely fine Pre-War Browning luggage case is a highlight of this lot. The 34”x8”x4” case has black leatherette covering and leather covered handle. The fitted gray felt interior has strap closures for the action and bbl. compartments. The lid interior has a 2”x3/4” brass Browning label with the St. Louis, MO. address. The exterior is in very fine condition showing only a few small marks. The gray felt interior is very good showing spots of light discoloration and fading. CONDITION: near excellent as restored. Finely polished metal retains virtually all reblued finish. Wood has very good satin refinish. Very good bright bore. (22-6035/DS). CURIO. $8,500-12,500.

gold; old company records indicate he also competed in 1891 Paris Exhibition (no acknowledgement of medals). Henri Mahillon (son of Charles, born 1862) continued the business & exhibited at Antwerp in 1894. Between WW1 & WW2 Henri was well known as high quality firearms maker advertising himself as “Manufacturer to King” in his advertising. Seven pin sidelock action. Double under lug w/ third bite fastener & side clips. Bushed firing pins. Selective ejectors. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Exquisite game scene engraving signed by “H. Leukers”. Leukers was a Belgian master engraver who’s work was highlighted at the 1937 Paris Exposition. Right lock plate has an open scene of two pointing dogs w/ flushing quail. Left lock scene features two pointing dogs & a rooster pheasant. Floorplate has a highly detailed upland scene of a dog locked on point. Bolsters have a deep relief oak leaf carving. Remaining areas of receiver, top tang, top lever, trigger guard & forearm iron have a fine vine type foliate scroll. Breech end of bbls. have borderline engraving. Trigger guard bow has gold monogram that appears to be “CB”. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight hand stock of exhibition quality European walnut. Stock & forearm have fine point pattern hand checkering w/ tear drop points behind ears. Toeline of stock has German silver nameplate. LOP: 14-1/2’’ over a solid red London style pad. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-1/8’’. Stock has approx. 3/8’’ cast off. Weight w/ 25-3/4’’ bbls: 6 lbs, 12.6 ozs. Bbls. have concave matted solid ribs w/ steel beads. Bottom of bbls. are marked “Toledo Steel Works Sheffield, N”. Importer or retailer markings are “JNO.HY. ANDREW & Co. LTD.”. (Bbl. No. 1) 25-3/4’’ is numbered to gun. Bore diameter: RT .719, LT .720. Choke constriction: RT .008, LT .035. Minimum wall thickness: RT .038, LT .038. (Bbl. No. 2) 28-3/8’’ & is numbered 8242. Bore diameter: RT .721, LT .721. Choke constriction: RT .035, LT .034. Minimum wall thickness: RT .033, LT .033. CONDITION: action retains sharp clear engraving having a soft gray appearance. Both sets of bbls. have over 90% original blue. Both have screws in holes for sling swivel attachment. Both sets have lengthened forcing cones. All bores are very good & bright. Refinished wood shows scattered scratches & marks. Checkering is freshened. Action is tight & on face w/ top lever sitting at center. (23-658/DS). CURIO. $5,000-8,000.

2109. FINE QUALITY BELGIAN GUILD SIDELOCK EJECTOR ROUND ACTION GAME GUN WITH CASE. Cal. 16 ga. 2 1/2”. S# 27391. The 27 1/2” dovetailed bbls. are fitted with slightly raised matted concave game rib. Bbl. flats are stamped with 1947 Belgian nitro proofs for 65mm chambers. Choke and steel information are marked on bottoms of bbls. Bottom of rear lump is stamped “LTC” and there appears to be a maker’s mark which is indecipherable. Coin finished boss type rnd. bodied sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features nonautomatic safety (“S” inlaid in gold), Purdey type hidden third fastener, bushed and vented strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (front articulated). Action and locks are engraved with very well cut and nicely shaded varying size but mostly large open scroll within geometric borders. Trigger guard with matching scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Slightly swan necked straight grip buttstock of well marbled and lightly figured European walnut measures 15” over checkered wood butt on 1 1/4” lengthening piece that matches well as to color, but not marbling. Point pattern checkering is at grip and a sling loop matching that screwed to bottom rib of bbl. is on toeline. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has interesting floating uncheckered diamonds in pattern.

MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .668”, L .667”. Restriction: R .037” (EXTRA FULL), L .037” (EXTRA FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .027”, L .026”. STOCK: DAH: 2 9/16”. DAC: 1 9/16”. LOP: 15”. CAST: approx. 5/8” off. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 3 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: good quality English type leather V.C. case with stitched leather corners is embossed “Y.K” on central oval on top. Interior is lined in purple velvet and reproduction “Artesanal Belga” label is in lid. Case contains bag for action, a BGI ebony two piece cleaning rod, two Boss marked snapcaps and a newly made English oilbottle marked “Hogan & Colbourne Ltd”. Case comes with brown suede outer cover with polished leather trim having snap closure. CONDITION: fine as partially refinished. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a best reblack. Action retains nearly all of what appears to be its original coin finish with little evidence of cleaning. Stockes retain nearly all of a best oil refinish, most likely done at time of stock addition. Checkering appears to be cleaned but not recut. Bores are shiny and bright but some light frosting bordering on pitting can be seen at breech ends of both bbls. Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is fine with some minor scuffs. Handle is good. Interior cloth shows some rubs and soiling. Some partitions have been reworked and smaller compartment cover has nonmatching cloth. Outer cover is fairly new. A fine high quality piece. Guns like this represent a great bargain in todays market. (22-4462/MGM). MODERN. $3,000-4,500.

GUN. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4”. S# 7595. The 27 1/2” dovetailed bbls. with matted game rib are marked “MANUFACTURE D’ARMS” “AUG.

FRANCOTTE BTE LIEGE”. on tops. Bbl. flats are stamped with 1935 Belgian Nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers and with crowned “AF”. Bottoms of bbls. are stamped with choke information, serial number and “Siemens Martin Steel”. A sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Coin finished, round bodied, square backed, backspring sidelock action features hand detachable sidelocks, non automatic safety, pivoting hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, grooved tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with about 80% coverage well cut varying size scroll with floral highlights within small scroll borders. Fences are more deeply engraved with scroll and flowers. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Straight grip buttstock with slight swan neck of flame figured walnut which appears to be American, measures 14 5/8” over checkered wood butt. Widely spaced point pattern checkering is around grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .731”, L .730”. Restriction: R .024” (MOD), L .031” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .024”, L .023”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/16”. DAC: 1 3/8”. LOP: 14 5/8”. CAST: approx. 1/2” off. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 4 oz. CONDITION: fine as partially refinished. Bbls. retaining nearly all of an older reblack with some remaining pits not removed near breech end. Coin fished action remains bright overall, possibly cleaned. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their original finish, but is possibly an old oil refinish with some light subsequent marks. Bores are shiny over some light remaining frosting at breech ends. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. (22-4528/MGM). CURIO. $4,000-6,000.

2111. HIGH QUALITY SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN BY GALAND WITH 2 SETS OF BARRELS AND CASE. Cal. 12 Ga. S# 26642 (1930). This high quality gun has 2 sets of dovetailed 30” bbls. with slightly raised game ribs. Tops are engraved “Galand F. BTE” “Importe de BELGIQUE”. The numbers “1” and “2” are at breech ends. Bbl. flats are stamped with 1930 Belgian nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers. Bottoms of bbls. are marked with “Nickel Toledo” steel info. Serial numbers 26642 and 26643 are on bottoms of right bbls. Robust, coin finished sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features nonautomatic safety (“S” inlaid in gold), Purdey type third fastener, bushed strikers, slight reinforce to action and double triggers (front articulated). Action and locks are engraved with 80% coverage, simple scroll surrounding rose bouquets tied with ribbons. Fences are relief carved with scrolling acanthus and some flowers. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Buttstock of feather figured and nicely marbled European walnut, has slight swan neck to grip line and measures 14 1/2” over thin red rifle pad. Stock features faceted drop points and point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Matching long splinter ejector forend with Anson release, has central diamond inlaid with crowned gold crest inscribed “THE” “Pigeon Gun”. A pigeon is engraved on central shield. Bbl. set #1) MEASUREMENTS: Bbl. set #1: Bore Diameter: R: .730”, L: .730”. Restrictions: R: .008” (IC), L: .015” (MOD). Minimum Wall Thickness: R: .019”, L: .018”. Bbl. set #2) Bore Diameter: R: .729”, L: .728”. Restrictions: R: .039” (EXTRA FULL), L: .040” (EXTRA FULL). Minimum Wall Thickness: R: .024”, L: .019”. STOCK: DAH: 2”-. DAC: 1 1/2”- . CAST: approx. 5/8” off. LOP: 14 1/2”. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 12 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in what appears to be its original brown leather case outer with brown leather cover with dark brown leather trim lined w/ scarlet cloth. A new leather “Galand” label is in lid. Case has compartments for gun and both sets of bbls. CONDITION: very good as refinished. Both bbl. sets retain nearly all of a professional reblack. Rib matting is perished. Marks on bbls. have been reengraved. Action is repolished to coin finish. Engraving is somewhat thinned. Stocks retain nearly all of a good quality renewed oil finish, checkering competently recut. Bores are shiny over some very light frosting noted at breech ends of bbl. set #1. Action is tight. Bbl. set #1 is slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is somewhat oil soaked and has many marks and rubs. Newer straps and old handle are very good. Interior cloth is considerably soiled with considerable rubbing through from contact with action. Outer cover is good. (22-1153/MGM). CURIO. $2,500-4,000.

SELF OPENING ACTION AND TWO BARREL

SETS. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4”. S# 7239. Bbl. set “2” has 24” chopperlump bbls. that are fitted with matted concave rib with remnants of “2” gold inlaid at rear which matches number on forend tip. Tops are engraved “Jules Bury” “ARQsier” “A LIEGE”. Bbl. flats are stamped with 1930 Belgian Nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers. Bbl. markings are 18.4mm and chokes are both marked at 18.3mm. Other bbl. set measures 25 1/2”, is monobloced and not maker marked on top. Bbl. flats are stamped with Belgian Nitro proofs having date code “e” (1926). This set is fitted with forend with gold inlaid “1” on tip. Coin finished sidelock action is made with Beasley / Purdey type spring cocking and self opening mechanism and also features nonautomatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, small reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with full coverage even medium size scroll within geometric borders. Fences are engraved with ribbons surrounding rose bouquets. Trigger guard is engraved with scroll. Straight grip buttstock of well marbled and lightly figured European walnut measures 15” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Iron for bbl. set “2” is stamped “2”. MEASUREMENTS BBL. SET WITH FOREND “1”: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .724”, L .724”. Restriction: R .008” (IC). L .027” (MOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R .028” L .027”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/8”. DAC: 1 1/2”. LOP: 15”. CAST: approx. 1/2” off. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 11 oz. MEASURESMENTS BBL. SET “2”: Bore Diameter: R .729” L .729”. Restriction: R 0 (CYL), L 0 (CYL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .029, L .029. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/4”. DAC: 1 1/2+”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. oz. CONDITION: Both barrels retaining most of a reblack. Bbl. 1 with many scratches around sling loop. Bbl. number 2 with considerable handwear on sides. Coin finish of action shows some light cleaning. Lockscrews show considerable use. A monogram has been removed from trigger guard bow. Buttstock shows sanding in preparation for refinishing and is dry. Checkering considerably worn. Forends retain most of what appears to be their original oil finish. Checkering lightly worn. Bbl. set number 2 shows a bulge in left bbl. 1” behind muzzle and one or two minor dents. Action is tight. Both bbls. are on face. Ejectors are in time. (22-4476/MGM). CURIO. $4,000-6,000.

and broke the well known story of America’s secret dealings in Vietnam. The New York Times was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for the publication of this exposure. Mr. Sheehan published his first book “The Arnheiter Affair” in 1972 and then started work on a book about John Paul Vann, an early Vietnam era hero. After a car accident and other reversals, his book “A Bright Shining Lie” was published in 1988 and received the Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction. Shortly after this, Mr. Sheehan ordered the first Purdey and had it paired in the mid ‘90’s. He enjoyed shooting and made many trips to England. These fine guns have 28” chopper lump barrels with slightly raised narrow game ribs engraved “J. Purdey & Sons”, “Audley House South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops. Breech ends of ribs are gold inlaid either “1” or “2” with matching numbers on top levers and forend tips. Gun number “29230/1” has barrel flats stamped with 1990 London nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers at 850 bar. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with serial numbers and bottom of left barrel with makers initials “SW” (Sam Wood). Tube numbers “75593” and “75594” are on loop. Barrels of gun number “29230/2” were proofed in 1995 to the same specifications. Tube numbers are “77237” and “77238” and barrel makers initials are “RR”(Robin Roley). In order to formalize

fastener for enhanced strength and today is now only considered necessary for Express rifles. This is a fairly expensive option today, an ex Purdey worker has estimated this would add 25,000 pounds to each gun. Actions also feature automatic safeties (“SAFE” inlaid in gold), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, bushed strikers and single non selective triggers. Actions and lock plates are engraved in Purdey House style rose and scroll. The execution of this engraving is very well done. This miniscule scroll is cleanly cut and nicely shaded. Another extra cost feature is the name “J. PURDEY & SONS” inlaid in gold on bottom of lock plates as well as on bottom of actions where followed by “LONDON: ENGLAND”. Blued top levers and small bow trigger guards are engraved with matching scroll, serial numbers are in gold on long trigger guard tangs. Fairly well matched, well marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14 7/8” over dark brown pigskin leather covered pads. Drop points are classically shaped, and usual well cut point pattern checkering is on semi diamond hands. Bottoms of stocks are inlet with gold ovals engraved “N.S”. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Irons are also inlaid “1” and “2” in gold and actioner’s initials “IB(Ian Brunt)” are on gun number “/1”, and “PB”(Phil Butcher) are on gun number “/2”. MEASUREMENTS: Gun number “/1”: Bore diameter: left - .725”, restriction: .016”(mod.) Bore diameter: right: .726”, restriction: .005”(IC). Wall thickness: left - .032”, right - .032”. DAH: 2 3/16”. DAC: 1 ½”. Cast: ½” on. Weight: 6 lbs., 15 oz. Gun number “/2”. Bore diameter: left - .725”, restriction: .016”(mod.) Bore diameter: right - .725”, restriction. 002”(IC). Wall thickness: left - .032”, right - .032”. DAH: 2 ¼”. DAC: 1 ½”. Cast: ½” on. Weight: 7 lbs. Although made for a left handed shooter, triggers only have a slight turn and are essentially neutral and stocks could most likely be bent to accommodate a right handed shooter. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: guns are housed in their original best tan leather case with leather trimmed canvas outer cover having snap closure, leather medallion on top of outer cover and top of case with circular brass medallion are both embossed “N.S.” Interior is lined in royal blue cloth and silver embossed black leather James Purdey label is in lid along with charge card for both guns. Bottom compartment is semi French fitted for both guns and barrels and contains cocobolo and brass two piece cleaning rod with mop, brush and jag, two rosewood handled turn screws and matching striker key, two pair of “PURDEY” marked snap caps, two striker bottles with spare strikers for each gun, “J. PURDEY & SONS” marked square oil bottle and a Purdey instruction booklet. Also included are extra stocks made by Paul Hodgins with recoil reducing “Soft Touch” butts, a pair of Brady leather and canvas slip cases embossed “N.S” on flaps and three Kalispel heavy duty aluminum travel cases. Guns are also accompanied by a Griffin & Howe appraisal dated March 10, 2022 for $140,000, Wikipedia information on Neil Shaheen and a copy of his prize winning book “A Bright Shining Lie”, First Edition, first English printing (1989). CONDITION: gun number “/1” is most likely refinished at time of building of gun “/2”. Both guns presently show the same amount of use and wear with barrels retaining about 95% factory blue with some silver gun slip wear at muzzles. Actions retain approximately 80% case hardening color silvered on beads and sides of fences from normal hand wear. Lock plates retain well over 95% case hardening color. Hinge pins show traces of blue. Top levers and trigger guards show considerable silvering from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of their Slacum finish with some scattered handling and assembly marks, most notably found on forend of gun “/2” which has two fairly deep bumps on left side toward rear. Bores are bright and shiny with no visible evidence of any problems. Actions are tight. Barrels are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Triggers work well. Gold line is missing from the right tumbler end of gun “/1”. Case is exceptionally fine with only one or two minor flaws on exterior as protected by its outer cover which shows some fading and water spotting. Straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth is exceptionally fine with some very minor soiling and rubs. Labels are clean and bright, accessories are very fine. Low recoil stocks retain most of their original finish with some scattered marks. Black recoil pads are deteriorating and sticky. Slip cases show usual field wear but are generally fine. Travel cases are also very fine, near new. A superb pair of guns, present replacement cost would be well in excess of $250,000. (22-3412 & 22-3413/MGM). BOTH MODERN. $85,000-125,000.

Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Dense, nicely marbled, and strikingly stump/ fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 1/8” over black leather covered pad. Stock features usual drop points and point pattern checkering at grip.

Individual gold initials “M V B” are inlet on toeline. Factory records indicate this gun was made for Mrs. Sherburn M. Becker. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Actioners initials “M.T” (Maurice Timbers) are on iron. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: Makers tan leather motor case with stitched leather corners is embossed “M. V. B.” on lid. Interior is lined in purple cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label along with charge card for this particular gun in lid. Case contains Purdey marked square oil bottle, two horn handled striker keys, pull through 12 ga. cleaning kit, two piece rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mops and jag, and a 1929 dated Purdey Guns instruction booklet. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore diameters: L.731”. R.731”. Restriction: L .025” (mod). R .008” (IC). Minimum wall thickness: L .035”. R .034”. DAH: 2 7/16”. DAC: 1 9/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP 14 1/8”. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: extra fine, mostly original. Barrels have over 95% what appears to be original blue, thinned a bit on sides, which is possibly an old reblue. Action retains approx. 85-90% original casehardening color, pleasingly silvered on fences and beads. Lockplates have nearly all of their original color. Hinge pin retains most of its temper blue, as do lock pin heads and other pins. Back portion of safety is silvered. Forend iron retains most of its original blue. Forend tip is considerably silvered. Trigger guard has blue thinning on bow and silvering at grip. Stocks retain over 90% original “slackum” finish thinning on high edges with a number of light marks and dings. Checkering is somewhat worn and dark. Pad appears to be original, slightly flattened at heel. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout, no evidence of dents or repairs. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Ejectors are in time. Drop is down a bit, iron just beginning to contact bottom of action. Case leather is still light in color. Straps and handle are good. Interior has a few rubs and compressions. Accessories are fine. A truly exceptional, good handling Purdey game gun; to have this gun built today would cost well over $150,000.00. (22-5663/MGM). CURIO. $20,000-30,000.

section of the bbl. Gold highlights are found forward of the safety button, serial number on trigger guard bow with highlights on cocking indicators as well as forearm release and escutcheon. Field style forearm and stock with Woodward style pistol grip. Wood of exhibition quality thin shell walnut having brown and orange tone marbling with vivid dark streaks. Features include tear drop points, point pattern hand checkering, engraved steel grip cap with gold inlaid border and oval nameplate on toeline. LOP: 14-1/2’’ to checkered butt with engraved gold bordered toeplate. DAC: 1-5/16’’. DAH: 2-3/16’’. Stock has approx. 3/8’’ cast off. Bore diameter: U .625, O .624. Choke constriction: U .006, O .006. Minimum wall thickness: U .030, O .030. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 4.2 ozs. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: leather covered luggage case with red felt interior. Interior case lid has Holloway & Naughton label. Case contains brass tipped ebony cleaning rod, sterling silver oil bottle, snap caps, set of 3 ebony handled turnscrews and leather bag containing cleaning accessories. CONDITION: near new showing little or no use and retaining virtually all metal finish. Stock shows small finish wear spots with a few light scratches. Bright near excellent bores. (23-659/DS). MODERN. $25,000-40,000.

2116. FINE PAIR OF RARE 2” CHURCHILL “XXV”

“PREMIERE” EASY-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME

GUNS WITH CASE. Cal. 12 Ga., 2” chambers. S#s 7533/ 7534 (1961). The 25” chopper lump barrels are fitted with slightly raised Churchill ribs, gold inlaid “XXV” and with either “1” or “2” denoting a true pair. These guns are also gold inlaid with “1” or “2” on top levers and forend tips. Tops of barrels are engraved with Churchill name and Orange Street addresses. There are 1 1/4” triangles of scroll at breech ends. There are no markings or inlays visible on exterior of guns to indicate that the chambers are for 2” only. Barrel flats are stamped with British nitro proofs for 2” chambers at 2-3/4 tons per square inch, and “.729”. It is interesting to note that gun “7533” has Birmingham proofs, and “7534” has London proofs. Small frame, Baker patent, easy opening, 12/20 type, sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (“SAFE” inlaid in gold), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Actions are engraved with full coverage medium scroll within line borders. “E. J. Churchill” is in scroll terminated rib and on each lockplate. “Premiere” “Finest” “Quality” is on bottoms of actions. Blued double beaded trigger guards are also scroll engraved and S#s are on short tangs. Fairly well matched, lightly marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15 1/4” over checkered wood butts, and feature typical drop points, point pattern checkering, and gold ovals engraved “R. W. C.” Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: L .729”. R .729”. Bore restrictions: L .019” (mod). R .016” (mod). Wall thickness: L .029”. R .029”. DAH: 2 1/16”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: approx 1/2” off. Weight: 5 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 15 1/4”. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: L .730”. R.728”. Bore restrictions: L .021” (mod). R .009” (IC). Wall thickness: L .026”. R .025”. DAH: 2 1/16”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: approx 1/2” off. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15 1/4”. Guns are housed in their original brown leather special Churchill “VC” two gun case with stitched leather corners lined in burgundy cloth with blue label on divider. Case contains two piece cleaning rod with brush and jag, and a “Churchill” marked square oil bottle. CONDITION: very fine, as partially refinished. Barrels retain essentially all of a fine quality reblack, engraving somewhat softened. Action and lockplates retain over 60% of their original case hardening color with loss due to normal hand wear. Right lockplate of gun “2” and color of gun “1” are considerably stronger. Stocks retain nearly all of an old hand rubbed oil finish with a few subsequent marks. Sharp edges are well preserved. Checkering is lightly worn, and has not been recut. Bores are very fine without noted problems. Actions are tight. Barrels are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is darkening, with a number of scuffs and rubs. Handles are beginning to detach, but are still good. Interior cloth is fine with some rubs and soiling. Label is very fine. Accessories are good. Most 2” guns are boxlocks, sidelock guns are scarce. This pair of “Best” sidelocks is exceptionally rare, possibly unique. 2” Cartridges are often available from RST. (22-5641 & 22-5642/MGM). BOTH CURIO. $14,000-20,000.

COMBO. Cal. 16 Ga., 2 1/2”/ 303 British. S# T2247. (CA 1905). This very unusual combination gun was part of the Elmer Keith collection sold by James D. Julia in March of 2015. Elmer kept this combo because he once said he wanted to take grouse and mule deer with the same gun in the same day. It has 26” shoe lump barrels fitted with quarter rib holding, one standing, five folding leaf express rear sight, marked for 50 through 500 yds., with extra long range flip up ladder sight graduated out to 1,800 yds. Stippled front ramp holds small silver bead front sight with slip on protector. Top of right barrel is engraved “Westley Richards & Co. London.” Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 16 Ga. 1 oz. shot & .303 rifle cartridge. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened hand detachable Anson Deeley patent boxlock action (patent use #1178) has removable early style floorplate and also features automatic safety, Wesley Richards sliding third fastener which engages doll head rib extension, bushed rifle striker and double triggers. Action is engraved with about 30% coverage well cut sprays of scroll. Maker’s name is on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate and trigger guard also have sprays of scroll engraving. S# is on trigger guard tang. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut, round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14 3/4” over steel buttplate with trap (trap holds spare front sight). Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Toeline is fitted with matching sling eye and a silver oval engraved “Elmer” “Keith”. Matching splinter Deeley ejector forend with inlet horn tip has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: BBL: Bore Diameter: R .669”. Restriction: R .3035” (full). Wall thickness: .032”. STOCK: DAH: approx. 2 3/16”. DAC: approx. 1 1/2”. CAST: approx. 1/4” off. LOP: 14 3/4”. WEIGHT: 8 lb. 0 oz. CONDITION: very fine, barrels retaining over 90% original blue with some light marks and scratches. Acton retains 60-70% case hardening color, quite bright where protected, silvering and graying on fences and around bottom from normal had wear. Blued parts retain about 80% of their original bright blue, trigger guard tang shows some flaking, buttplate retains about 70% of its original charcoal blue. Stocks retain over 90% oil finish with a fair amount of marks and dings, checkering is lightly worn. Shotgun bore is bright and shiny without any noted problems, Metford rifled bore is also very fine, shiny throughout, perhaps with a hint of frosting toward muzzle. Action is tight, ejectors are slightly out of time. There is a repaired 1” crack on left side buttstock below side panel running upward from lower tang and then back toward checkering. It does not flex. A very rare interesting Wesley Richards once the property of a renowned gunwriter and personality. (225854/MGM). CURIO. $10,000-20,000.

barrels are gold inlaid “John Wilkes” and engraved “79. Beak Street. London. W.1.” on slightly swamped game ribs. Barrel flats are stamped with 1971 Birmingham nitro proofs for 3” chambers. One barrel set is choked mod and full and the other IC and Mod, but there are no marks distinguishing one set from the other. Case hardened ogee backed boxlock action with automatic safety and gold plated double triggers, is engraved with 60% coverage well cut shaded scroll within gold line borders. This fine scroll surrounds raised two color gold inlaid trailing sprigs with buds and blossoms on sides. “John Wilkes” is in gold on floorplate. This unusual attractive treatment extends to trigger guard bow. S# is in gold on tang. No engraver’s signature found. Well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock with nicely shaped drop points and flat top point pattern checkering measures 15 1/8” over checkered wood butt. Side panels are decorated with steel plates engraved to match action with central motif a bouquet of flowers and thistles, within gold wire inlaid belt device. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Heavy choked barrels: Bore diameter: L .610”. R .610”. Bore restrictions: L .027” (full). R .016” (mod). Open choked set of barrels: Bore diameter: L .611”. R .611”. Bore restrictions: L .014” (mod). R .005” (IC). STOCK: DAH: 1 3/4”. DAC: 1 3/16”. CAST: approx 5/8 off. WEIGHT: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 15 1/8”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: high quality dark brown leather case with stitched leather corners, has brown canvas outer cover and is lined in burgundy cloth. Interior has space for action and both barrel sets. CONDITION: very fine, appears to have been shot very little since proof. There are only a few very minor nicks, handling and assembly marks in all factory finishes. Bores are very fine without noted problems. Mechanically very fine. Case is very fine. Interior has some rubs and marks. An eye catching small bore gun. (22-5666/MGM). CURIO. $15,000-25,000.

ACCESSORIES. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 5/8”. S# 18642. (CA 1945). The 28” chopper lump barrels fitted with narrow swamped game rib are engraved “Steven Grant & Sons.” “7 Bury Street, St. James’s, London, England” on tops. Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers (2 5/8” is actual measure). Bottoms of barrels are stamped with S#’s. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences and is nicely filed, fences having classic Steven Grant ellipses. Action features automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold), bushed strikers and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage, well cut scroll within small scroll borders. “Steven Grant & Sons” is on each lockplate. Blued top lever and trigger guard are engraved to match. S# is on short trigger guard tang. Very attractive straight grip buttstock of finely fiddle figured and well marbled European walnut measures 15” over checkered wood butt and features drop points, well cut flat top checkering with mullered borders at grip and gold oval on toeline engraved “NEJ”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release.

MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .728”. R .729. Restriction: L .019” (Mod). R .011” (IC). Wall thickness: L .027”. R .028”.

STOCK: DAH: 2 1/16”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: about 1/4” off. LOP: 15”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 10 oz.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in what appears to be its original VC leather case with stitched leather corners. Top is embossed J.P.R.H. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has green leather gold embossed “Atkin, Grant & Lang” label in lid which has “7 Bury St” address. Case contains relatively new black nylon and brass cleaning rod with brush, mop and jag. “Grant & Lang” marked round oil bottle, snap caps and 2 keys. CONDITION: very fine, showing some very light refinishing of wood. Barrels retaining over 95% original blue with some light splotches and some scattered marks. Action retains about 60% case hardening color, lightly silvered on beads, fences and bottom.

marked “LAUS DEO” over an avian portrait. LOP: 14 3/8’’ to checkered wood butt having engraved steel heel & toe plates. DAC: 1 1/2’’. DAH: 2 3/16’’. Stock has a slight cast off. Bore diameter: RT .729, LT .730. Choke constriction: RT cyl. bore, LT cyl. bore. Minimum wall thickness: RT .023, LT .027. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 9 ozs.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: oak & leather case with maker’s label & secondary label showing charges for breech loading guns. Red felt fitted interior. Case contains oil bottle & cleaning cloth. Case exterior shows numerous scuffs & marks. Case interior shows wear w/ some fading. CONDITION: action shows an area of good case color on left lock plate with balance fading to a silver gray patina. Bbl., trigger guard, side lever, toe plates & fittings retain over 95% reblacked finish. Refinished wood shows areas of wear with scattered small handling marks having small chips along the left side of the trigger guard tang. Action is tight & on face. Very good bright bores. (23-683/DS). CURIO. $3,500-5,500.

removable type. Water tables are stamped with patent information and use numbers “18” and “19”. Actions are embellished in “Deluxe” style with deep chiseled acanthus fences and near full coverage of exceptionally well cut open shaded scroll surrounding rather naive game scenes; gun no. “1” has a single running rabbit on left side, with a pair of rabbits on left side of gun no “2”. Right side of gun “1” depicts a trio of pheasant (?) in mountainous background, gun no. “2” has a pair of standing partridges. Circular scenes on trigger plates each depict a single snipe. A pheasant is on trigger guard bow of gun “1”, and a trio of grouse on gun “2”. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is on both sides of action on both guns. Well matched, nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15” over 1/2” thick checkered horn buttplates. Standard checkering is at grips. Matching splinter Deeley ejector forends have inset horn tips and Deeley releases. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1993 reprint of “The Westley Richards Firm 1812-1913” by Leslie B. Taylor. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: L .740”. R .734”. Bore restrictions: L .031” (full). R .003” (IC). Wall thickness: L .017”. R .022”. DAH: 2”. DAC: 1 9/16”. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 15”. BBLS: Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: L .734”. R .735”. Bore restrictions: L .031” (full). R .002” (IC). Wall thickness: L .023”. R .020”. DAH: 2 1/8”, DAC: 1 9/16”. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 15”. Maker’s oak and leather case, possibly original, is finished in typical Westley Richards style, has been relined in green cloth with Westley Richards paper labels reinstalled. Case has space for both guns, and contains two old horn buttplates, two pairs of snap caps and a square oil bottle. CONDITION: very fine, as completely refinished, retaining essentially all well done finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling marks. Engraving slightly softened on blued parts. Bores are bright and shiny with some light striations, and a few light pits. Left barrel of gun “1” is slightly rivilled 10” back from muzzle. Actions are tight. Gun no. “1” is somewhat off face. Gun “2” is on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time on gun “1”, in time on gun “2”. Case leather is considerably darkened with numerous scuffs and marks. Renewed straps and handle are good. Renewed interior cloth is fine. Original labels are considerably foxed, chipped, and soiled. Book is very fine. (22-5643 & 22-5644/MGM) CURIO. $10,000-15,000.

ACCESSORIES. Cal. 12 Ga. 2 3/4”. S# 23905 (Mfg. 1903). The 28” chopper lump bbls. are fitted w/ narrow swamped game rib w/ scroll engraving at rear which is also gold inlaid “1”. “1” Also appears on top lever & forend tip. Bbl. flats are stamped w/ original London nitro proofs & 1999 reproofs for 2 3/4” chambers & “SLEEVED”. Case hardened royal sidelock action features automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold) Gold line in tumbler end cocking indicators & Holland & Holland single trigger which fires right bbl. then left. If heavier choke is desired, pushing the trigger blade forward sets gun up to fire left bbl. only. Action & locks are engraved w/ classic Holland & Holland style full coverage varying sized shaded scroll within geometric borders surrounding classic “Holland & Holland” device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Royal” “Hammerless” “Ejector”. Balls of trigger plate are engraved “Patent” & “Single Trigger”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has S# engraved on short tang. Very finely marbled & lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over ribbed horn buttplate. & features classic drop points, point pattern checkering on semi diamond hand & lg. vacant silver oval on toeline. Matching modified splinter “AB” ejector forend has Anson release.

MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .725”, L .725”. Restriction: R .013” (MOD), L .035” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .035”, L .032”. STOCK: DAH: 2 7/16”. DAC: 1 11/16”. LOP: 14”. CAST: approx. 1/4” off. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 15 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in a vintage leather case w/ brass corners embossed “A. W. B.” on top. Case is lined in dark green cloth & has repro. leather H&H label in lid. Case contains a leather covered hand protector, wiping cloth & two piece walnut & brass cleaning rod. CONDITION: fine as refurbished. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a best London reblack done at time of sleeving w/ some minor subsequent flecking. Tube joints are very hard to see & maker’s info has been removed from tops of bbls. Action & locks retain a considerable amount of their original muted case hardening color, difficult to see through extensive engraving. Top lever & trigger guard w/ traces of blue are mostly gray patina. Buttstock shows old oil refinish, possible replacement buttplate, newer large oval & recut checkering. Sharp edges of stock are somewhat rounded. Forend wood appears to have been reshaped toward tip to adj. for a chip in bbl. channel, checkering nicely modified. Bores are bright & shiny. Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. Ejectors are strong & in time. Trigger seems to work well. Case leather is quite dark & shows a number of scrapes & rubs. Straps are good. The handle has partially detached. Interior cloth is good w/ some rubs through. Newer label is very fine. A solid, great handling gun that one could be proud to use for the next half century. (22-1914/MGM). CURIO. $5,500-7,500.

CASE. Cal. 28 Ga. 2 3/4”. S# 19243 (190924). The 27” dovetailed barrels are engraved “Henry Monk. Foregate St. Chester.” on deeply swamped narrow game rib. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs and 2013 London re-proofs for 2 3/4” chambers. Case hardened small size boxlock action features automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in silver) and double triggers. Action is line border engraved and has some sprays of scroll. “Henry Monk” is on each side. Top lever, floorplate and trigger guard are blued and have matching engraving. S# is on trigger guard tang. Attractively fiddle figured and lightly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 7/8” over 3/4” thick checkered hard rubber buttplate. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip and a vacant silver oval is on toeline. Matching splinter forend with fancy filed steel tip has spring tension release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .551. R .550. Restriction: L .013 (mod). R .000 (cyl). Wall thickness: L .023. R .021. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/8”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 7/8”. WEIGHT: 4 lb. 15 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in vintage brown canvas case lined in burgundy cloth. CONDITION: fine as mostly refinished. Barrels retaining nearly all fine quality re-black. Action retains approximately 40% original case hardening color, balance showing normal hand wear to silver gray. Top lever, floorplate and trigger plate re-blued showing some light marks. Blue of trigger guard is nearly all a copper color. Stocks retain nearly all of an oil refinish with some scattered subsequent marks. Checkering lightly worn, has not been recut. Bores are bright and shiny, without any noted problems. Action is tight. Exterior of case shows some staining and rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is very fine as renewed. A great little quail or woodcock gun. (23-453/MGM). CURIO. $4,000-6,000.

2124. SCARCE HOLLAND & HOLLAND CENTENARY 2” 12 BORE DOMINION GRADE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE. Cal. 12 Ga., 2”. S# 34183 (circa 1936). With the development of 2” guns in the late 20s & early 30s, Holland & Holland gave their early production guns the name “12-2” in 1935. This model was renamed “Centenary”, marking 100 years of Holland & Holland being in business. This fine gun from the golden age of the late 30s has 28” chopper lump bbls. engraved “FOR 2 INCH CASE ONLY” & “Centenary” on narrow swamped game rib. Tops of bbls. are engraved “Holland & Holland” & “98 New Bond Street. London.” Bbl. flats stamped w/ London nitro proofs for 12 Ga. 2” chambers & 1 oz. of shot. S# is on bottom of right bbl. Coin finished, rnd. bodied “Dominion” sidelock action features backspring locks, automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold) & dbl. triggers. Action & locks engraved w/ about 70% coverage very well cut sprigs & sprays of scroll accented by rose bouquets in traditional English style. “Holland & Holland” is engraved at the bottom of each lockplate. Blued trigger guard w/ scroll engraving on bow has S# on short tang. Nicely figured & lightly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 1/4” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering w/ mullered borders wraps under grip. A vacant silver oval is on toeline. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: bbls.: bore diameter: right: .732”, left: .731”. Restriction: right: .005” (IC), left: .011” (LIGHT MOD). Minimum Wall Thickness: right: .020”, left: .020”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/16”. DAC: 1 7/16”. LOP: 14 1/4”. CAST: approx. 1/4” off. WEIGHT: 5 lbs. 6 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun comes w/ its original green canvas brown leather trimmed case lined in burgundy cloth. A lg. paper Holland & Holland label is in lid along w/ cleaning & lubrication instruction label & charge card for this particular gun w/ India INK notations “For 2-Inch Cases Only”, S# & loading data. Case contains relatively new 2-piece mahogany & brass cleaning rod, vintage square oil bottle by Hawksley & a pair of H&H marked snap caps. CONDITION: good to very good as refinished. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a good quality reblack. Engraving slightly softened. Action & locks have been cleaned to coin finish, engraving remains sharp & clear. Top lever & trigger guard reblued & retain nearly all of that blue. Engraving is somewhat washed. Stocks retain nearly all of a best oil refinish w/ a few very minor subsequent marks, checkering competently recut. Bores are bright & shiny w/ 1 noted professional dent repair in left bbl. at top about 8” back from muzzle. Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case exterior shows faded canvas w/ a number of abrasions, leather trim darkened, original straps & handle are good. Interior cloth is good to fine w/ rubs soiling. H&H label is fine, considerably foxed, other labels show soiling & foxing. Cleaning rod is fine. Oil bottle shows some flaking. Snap caps considerably cleaned w/ brass showing. This gun represents the “Sina Qua Non” for a quail or woodcock hunter. (21-4001/MGM). CURIO. $7,500-10,500.

for 2 1/2” chambers. Holland patent self opening assist spring is installed. Case hardened “Royal” sidelock action features automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold). Hand detachable sidelocks, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators and double triggers. Action is engraved in classic “Royal” style with full coverage well cut varying sized shaded scroll. “Holland & Holland” is in classic arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “ROYAL””SELF-OPENER””PATENT 1922”. Fences are engraved with acanthus at centers flanked by strap work and floral scroll. Blued top lever is engraved “ROYAL””EJECTOR”. Single beaded trigger guard with scroll on bow has S# on short tang. Lightly figured and well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 3/4” over checkered wood butt on 3” lengthening piece that is fairly well matched. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering on diamond hand and gold oval engraved “L.S.G.”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .732”. R .0733”. Restriction: L.018” (mod). R .004” (IC). Wall thickness: L .028”. R .026”. STOCK: DAH: 2 5/16”. DAC: 1 7/16”. CAST: about 5/8” off. LOP: 14 3/4”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 6 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in vintage “VC” case with stitched leather corners by Abercrombie & Fitch. Case is lined in burgundy cloth. It has green 13 Bruton Street H&H label in lid. Case contains square oil bottle, A&F snap caps and a bone striker bottle with this guns S# containing strikers. CONDITION: fine as partially refurbished. Barrels retaining about 90% original blue with a scattering of marks and scratches. Action retains about 30% of its case hardening color, lockplates retain most of their color. Most original blue remains on top lever. Trigger guard retains only about 20% blue the balance being silver gray. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original finish. Buttstock with added oil with installation of lengthening piece. Checkering partially recut on buttstock, forend checkering remains original with moderate wear. Bores are bright and shiny without noted problems, action is tight, barrels are on face, ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is still light in color but is crazed, rubbed, has tape marks and handle missing. Interior cloth is good with soiling and rubs, some through. Label is good, accessories are good. (22-5637/MGM). CURIO. $8,000-12,000.

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seven pin sidelock action. Top lever is marked ‘PATENT No. 23”. Beesly pattern lock plates. Double under lug locking. Double triggers. Extractors. Full coverage traditional English pattern rose and scroll engraving that extend to the forearm iron with highlights on the breech end of barrels. Floorplate is engraved “THE ROYAL / PATENT SAFETY / HAMMERLESS”. Top tang has gold inlaid “SAFE” marking. Splinter forearm with Anson fastener. Hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of exhibition quality English walnut. Features include Point pattern wrap around hand checkering, tear drop points and oval name plate in toeline. LOP: 14 1/2” over a grooved hard rubber buttplate. DAC: 1 1/2”. DAH: 2 1/8”. Stock has approximately 1/2” cast off. BORE DIAMETER: right - .675”, left - .672”. CHOKE CONSTRICTION: right - .010”, left - .010”. MINIMUM

WALL THICKNESS: right - .020” , left - .030”. WEIGHT: 6 pounds, 6.8 ounces.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather covered luggage case with brass corners and red felt fitted interior. Holland & Holland paper label is detached. CONDITION: action shows a pleasing silvery patina with faint traces of case colors remaining in protected areas. Barrels have very good rebrowned finish. Stocks have good finish and checkering showing small scratches and marks. Very good bright bores. Action is tight with top lever setting barely left of center. (23-722/DS). CURIO. $8,000-12,000.

maker’s name followed by London & Paris addresses. Right bbl. Is marked “Winner of the London Gun Trials-1875, 1877, 1878 & 1879”. Case colored scalloped box lock action with under lug & cross bolt locking. Selective ejectors. Double triggers with Greener style safety mounted on left stock ear. Engraving consists of scenes of bird, dog & partridge on right side, waterfowl on the left, 2 rabbits on the floorplate & 2 pointing dogs on the trigger guard bow. Balance of action has very fine scroll engraving with floral borders that extend to ornate bolsters. Top tang, long tang trigger guard, forearm metal & breech end of bbls. Top lever has a gold inlaid crown. Splinter forearm with horn tip & straight hand stock of fancy English walnut having vivid dark streaking. Stock ears are capped with horn points. Fine borderless segmented hand checkering covers most of forearm & wraps around wrist of the stock. Toeline of stock has oval nameplate with intertwined initials that may be “SA”. Toeline of stock & bbls. have sling swivel eyes. LOP: 13-15/16’’ over a checkered horn buttplate. DAC: 1-5/8’’. DAH: 2-3/8’’. Stock has a very slight cast on. Bore diameter: RT .732, LT .729. Choke constriction: RT .007, LT .033. Minimum wall thickness: RT .029, LT .029. Chambers are lengthened to 2-3/4’’. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 11.4 ozs. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: oak & leather case w/ green cloth fitted interior. Inside of case lid has red W.W. Greener label with 68 Haymarket London, S.W. address. Case contains snap caps & leather wallet with cleaning brush. CONDITION: fine. Bbls. retain over 90% gray tone brown finish showing elegant pattern. Action shows lightly visible case colors in protected areas with balance fading to gray. Trigger guard blue shows carry wear. Wood finish shows light wear with numerous scratches, marks & small dents. Checkering shows some thinning. Very good bright bores. Gun is tight & on face, top lever sets nicely right of center. (23-710/DS). CURIO. $4,000-6,000.

chopper lump barrels with swamped game rib are engraved with maker’s name and address on right barrel and importer (Abercrombie & Fitch) on left. The barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2 1/2” chambers. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with S# and “J.L. & S.”. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, Lang single non selective trigger and detachable sidelocks using Lang’s special system whereby rotating a hinged folding tab one quarter turn releases locks. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage traditional rose and scroll. Lockplates are each engraved “Joseph Lang & Son”; lock removal covers “LANGS” “PATENT”. Bottom of action is engraved “LANGS” “PATENT” “EJECTOR”. Trigger guard with small bow has S# on tang. Straight grip buttstock of smoky marbled European walnut measures 14 5/8” over Silver type pad. Stock features drop points, point pattern grip checkering and a vacant gold oval. It appears that this stock once had a straight grip and a long triangular piece of hard rubber is inlet behind trigger guard tang. Tang is reshaped. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .729”. R .729”. Restriction: L .034” (full). R .005” (IC). Wall thickness: L .030”. R .026”. STOCK: DAH: 2 7/16”. DAC: 1 5/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 5/8”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 12 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in its original oak and leather case with brass corners. A large brass rectangle is screwed to top. Case is lined in green cloth and has dark red leather gold embossed Lang Bond Street label in lid, along with charge card for this particular gun by S# listing chamber length as 2 3/4”. Case contains cleaning equipment, a pair of Lang marked snap caps and a glass oil bottle. CONDITION: good as partially refinished. Barrels retaining over 90% old reblack. Action and lockplates retain about 40% original case color, strong were protected. Stocks retain nearly all glossy varnish refinish, checkering competently recut. Bores are bright and shiny without any noted problems, action tight, barrels are on face, ejectors are strong and in time, mechanical trigger works well. Case leather is dark, stained and considerably worn; through leather on back edge, straps and handle are fair to good. Interior cloth is very good to fine. Label is quite good. Charge card heavily foxed and difficult to read. Accessories are fair to good. A high quality gun that measures well. (22-5749/MGM). CURIO. $6,000-8,000.

use numbers indicate that fewer than 1000 of these superb actions were made. John Rigby of London is presently reoffering the action after a gap in production of about 100 years. Prices start at 85,000 pounds. These guns have 28” dovetailed steel barrels engraved “John Rigby & Co. Dublin & London” in old English script on swamped game ribs. Rear positions of ribs with scroll engraving are gold inlaid “1” & “2” with matching numbers in gold on tops of actions (forends are not numbered and must be matched by S#). Barrel flats are stamped with London blackpowder proofs and 2006 London reproofs for 2 1/2” chambers (gun #1 at .740, #2 at .729). Case hardened dipped edge sidelock actions have breech faces stamped with R&B patent use numbers 478 & 479, and Bissell production #’s 2186 & 2187. Rigby S#’s and RR trademarks are on watertables. Actions feature automatic safetys (“SAFE” inlaid in gold), rising bite third fasteners, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Actions are filed in usual Rigby style with relief carved acanthus leaves around fences. Actions are engraved in near full coverage, exceptionally well cut varying sized shaded scroll. “J. Rigby & Co.” is at the top of each lockplate. Scroll engraved trigger guards have S#’s on tangs. Straight grip buttstocks measure 15” over Silver pads on 3/8” hard rubber spacers. Wood on Gun #1 is well marbled and has light fiddle figure, wood on Gun #2 has less fiddle figure and is dark streaked without marbling. Stocks exhibit classic Rigby styling with small drop points and flat top point pattern checkering. Gold ovals on toelines are engraved with the monogram “SBH” matching name on case. Matching splinter ejector forends have forward pivoting lever releases engraved “Rigby’s Patent”. Forends are fitted with Rigby’s unique hexagonal nut allowing ejectors to be engaged or not. MEASUREMENTS: Gun #1 BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .738”. R. .738”. Restriction: L .007” (IC). R .010” (IC). Wall thickness: L. .022”. R .023”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/4”. DAC: 1 7/16”. CAST: about 3/8” off. LOP: 15”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 7 oz. Gun #2 BBLS: Bore Diameter: L 735”. R .739”. Restriction: L .004” (IC). R .010” (IC). Wall thickness: L .025”. R. .020”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/4”+. DAC: 1 3/8”. CAST: about 1/2” off. LOP: 15”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 9 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: guns are housed in what appears to be their original oak and leather two gun case with brass corners. A brass rectangle on top is engraved “Capt. S. B. Horn.” “3rd Dragoon Guards”. (Most likely Spencer Bertriam Horn 1895-1969 a British WWI Flying Ace credited with thirteen victories. He returned to the Dragoon Guards after the war and served in India in the 1920’s & 30’s. It is during this period that he most likely bought these guns second hand and had them refitted for his use. He receive the Military Cross in 1917 while still a Lieutenant and he served in India through WWII.) Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has black leather gold embossed John Rigby 13 Pall Mall label in lid. Case contains cleaning equipment with two piece ebony and brass rod, three relatively new rosewood handled turn screws, four snap caps, a square glass oil bottle and two new plated striker bottles. CONDITION: fine as partially refurbished. Barrels retaining nearly all reblack most likely done at time of reproof. Engraving considerably softened on gun #2 and almost obliterated on gun #1. Actions retain about 30% original case hardening color turning silver on bottoms from normal wear. Lockplates retain most of their color approaching 80% on gun #2 (case hardening is generally brighter on Gun #2). Stocks retain nearly all of an oil refinish, over many light marks, checkering competently recut on both buttstocks and forends. Bores are bright and shiny without noted problems, actions are tight, barrels on face. Ejectors of gun #1 are in time, Gun #2 right lock will not fire (broken tumbler). Case leather is quite dark with a very large number of bumps an rubs, newer straps are good, old replaced handle is fair to good, interior cloth (probably renewed) is very good with light soiling and bumps. Barrel block for one set replaced, the other channel is original length (barrels 2” short). Accessories good. (01-22298 & 01-22299/MGM). BOTH ANTIQUE. $15,000-20,000.

drop points & nameplate in toeline. LOP: 14-3/4’’ over a 1/2’’ hard rubber grooved extension buttplate. DAC: 1-3/8’’. DAH: 2-1/8’’. Stock has approx. 1/4’’ cast off. Bore diameter: RT .727, LT .727. Choke constriction: RT cyl. bore, LT .013. Minimum wall thickness: RT .031, LT .028. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 10.6 ozs. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Rigby maker’s certificate. Rigby shotgun data collection sheet & six pages of Rigby ledgers. The ledger sheets give various data for this S# including a date of deliver of August 29, 1901. Modern canvas covered Browning luggage case. CONDITION: bbls. retain 90% blue. Action has a pleasing mild gray patina. Wood has good refinish showing small scratches. Very good bright bores. Action is tight & on face. (23-719/ DS). CURIO. $9,000-14,000.

London and Dublin”. 7 pin sidelock action w/ double under lug & rising bite fasteners. Selective ejectors. Double triggers. Action has full coverage of vine type scroll engraving that extends to breech end of bbls. & forearm iron. Splinter forearm w/ Rigby patent lever style latch. Straight hand stock of fancy English walnut w/ hand checkering, tear drop points & nameplate in toeline. LOP: 14-7/8’’ over an aftermarket leather covered pad. DAC: 1-9/16’’. DAH: 2-7/16’’. Stock has approx. 3/8’’ cast off. Bore diameter: RT .734, LT .731. Choke constriction: RT .005, LT .015. Minimum wall thickness: RT .028, LT .024. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 8 ozs. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Rigby maker’s certificate. Rigby shotgun data collection sheet & three pages of Rigby ledgers. The ledger sheets give some information for this and other guns. Leather covered case w/ refurbished green felt fitted interior. Case lid has initials “P.G.H.V.”. Interior lid has a paper Rigby label. Case contains 2 piece hardwood cleaning rod, snap caps, oil bottle & cleaning accessories. CONDITION: action shows traces of colors blending w/ a gray patina. Bbls. retain 98% reblackened finish. Very good bores. Wood has a very good refinish w/ freshened checkering. (23-720/DS). CURIO. $8,000-12,000.

2132. JOHN RIGBY SNAP ACTION THUMB LEVER HAMMER SXS SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga 2 3/4”. S# 14384. Bbls. 30”, sleeved, w/ sunken concave rib. Rib is marked “John Rigby & Co. Dublin & London”. Thumb lever operated sidelock hammer action w/ high fences & double under lug locking. Case colored action has fine English style rose & scroll engraving w/ serpent head engraved hammers. Lever fastened splinter forearm & straight hand stock of fancy English walnut w/ hand checkering & tear drop points. LOP: 14 1/4” over steel shotgun butt. DAC: 1 3/8”. DAH: 2 1/16”. Stock has a slight cast off. Bore diameter: RT .727, LT .728. Choke constriction: RT .008, LT .014. Minimum wall thickness: RT .031, LT .032. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 11 ozs. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: oak & leather case w/ makers label for a 26’’ bbl. gun. Red cloth fitted interior shows considerable wear. Case exterior shows moderate wear & scuffs. CONDITION: action finish has faded to a pleasing gray patina retaining traces of case colors in protected

& lever have good reblued finish. Sleeved bbls. retain over 98% blue & have very good bores. Refinished wood shows small marks & has freshened checkering. Right

2133. SUPERB HIGH CONDITION BOXLOCK EJECTOR 2” 12 BORE GAME GUN BY SKIMIN & WOOD RETAILED BY KIMBALL’S OF WOBURN, MASS. WITH CASE. Cal. 12 Ga., 2”. S# 87972. Kimball Arms Company of Woburn, Mass. started as a semi-custom rifle maker teamed up with Ned Roberts in the 20s & 30s. This gun retailed by the later Kimball Arms Company has 26” dovetailed bbls. silver inlaid “FOR 2 INCH CASE ONLY” on narrow matted game rib. Tops of bbls. are engraved “Kimball Arms. Co. Woburn Mass” & “Made in England”. Bbl. flats stamped w/ Birmingham nitro proofs for 2” chambers & 7/8 oz. of shot. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety & dbl. triggers. Action engraved w/ about 60% coverage well cut scroll w/in scroll & line borders. Right side is engraved “Skimin & Wood” in scrolling riband. Left side in matching scroll is engraved “20th Century A”. Blued top lever, floorplate & trigger guard are engraved w/ matching scroll. S# is on trigger guard tang. Rnd. knob pistol grip buttstock of well streaked & figured European walnut measures 14 1/2” over checkered horn buttplate. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip & a vacant silver oval is on toeline. Matching short splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: bbls.: bore diameter: right: .730”, left: .730”.

Restriction: right: .020” (MOD), left: .023” (MOD).

Minimum Wall Thickness: right: .023”, left: .026”. STOCK: DAH: 2 5/8”. DAC: 1 5/8”. LOP: 14 1/2”. CAST: 0. WEIGHT: 5 lbs. 9 oz.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun comes w/ tan canvas leather trimmed case by Brady. Interior lined in burgundy cloth & contains cleaning equipment, square oil bottle & a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: fine, bbls. retaining over 90% original blue w/ some slight thinning & some sharp edge wear. Action retains around 90% original case hardening color silvering on edges of fences & around bottom from normal hand wear. Top lever & floorplate retain over 95% of their blue. Blue on trigger guard considerably flaked to grayish brown w/ perhaps 10% blue remaining. Stocks retain over 90% of their original hand rubbed oil finish w/ some light marks & scratches. Checkering somewhat worn. Bores are bright & shiny & have no noted repairs or problems. Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case is very fine. Exterior somewhat faded. Straps & handle are good. Interior is fine w/ some rubs & marks. Accessories are near new. A truly fine gun. (21-4006/MGM). CURIO. $3,000-5,000.

has Scott lighthouse logo at tip. Newer straightgrip buttstock of lightly figured and nicely marbled European walnut measures 14 3/8” over black “Kick-eez” pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has pivoting lever release as found on double rifles and other heavy recoiling guns. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .734”, L .730”. Restriction: R .021” (MOD), L

sprays of scroll around pins and pivots, maker’s name is on each side. Matching top lever, trigger plate and trigger guard are blued. S# and castle logo are on trigger guard tang. Dark marbled European walnut half pistol grip buttstock measures 14 1/8” over ribbed plastic buttplate. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip and a vacant silver oval is on toeline. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Restriction: screw chokes. Wall thickness: L .033. R .038. STOCK: DAH: 2 5/8”. DAC: 1 1/2”+. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 1/8”. WEIGHT: 5 lb. 0 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 3 Briley choke tubes (2 in gun for total of 5) and installation tool in black plastic container. CONDITION: very good to fine as mostly refinished. Barrels retaining nearly all of fine reblack with a few minor marks. Action retains approx. 30% of case hardening color, strong were protected but is mostly a somewhat frosted silver-gray. Top lever and floorplate retain most of their original blue, trigger guard re-blued, engraving softened. Stocks show nearly all hand rubbed oil refinish. Buttplate a recent replacement. Checkering nicely cleaned. Bores are shiny, the only noted problem is evidence of dent removal in right barrel 15” from muzzle. Action is tight, ejectors strong and in time. These small screw grip actions are very rare. (23-534/MGM). CURIO. $4,000-5,500.

different lengths of pull. Gun No. “1” measures 14”, Gun No. “2” measures 13 3/4” both over black leather covered pads. Stocks also feature drop points, vacant silver ovals and point pattern checkering on semi diamond hands. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: Gun No. “1” L .670”. R .670”. Restriction: L .027” (mod) R .006” (IC). Wall thickness: L .022”. R .026”. STOCK: DAH: 2 3/16”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14”. WEIGHT: 5 lb. 15 oz. BBLS: Bore Diameter Gun No. “2” L .669”. R .671”. Restriction: L .013” (light mod) R .003” (IC). Wall thickness: L .028”. R .022”. STOCK: DAH: 2 3/16”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: very slightly off. LOP: 13 3/4”. WEIGHT: 5 lb. 15 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: guns are housed in what appears to be their original leather two gun case with shaped brass corners. Top is embossed “E.M.Z.” and has some steamship labels affixed. Interior is lined in scarlet cloth. A paper William Powell label is in lid along with charge card for these particular guns; indicating a charge of 7/8 oz. shot. Case contains two pair of Powell marked snap caps, a square oil bottle and a striker bottle. A covered compartment with brass knob holds a 16 Ga. broken case extractor and two keys one of which locks case. CONDITION: good to very good as partially refinished. Barrels retaining nearly all of an old reblack, engraving considerably softened. Actions retain traces of original case hardening color where protected, lock plates retain about 40% color. Top levers, trigger plates and trigger guards reblued retaining nearly all that blue; engraving quite soft on trigger guard tang. Stocks retain nearly all of an oil refinish with a fair number of small subsequent marks. Checkering has not been recut and shows wear. Silver ovals dented. Bores are bright and shiny, without noted problems, actions are tight, barrels are on face, ejectors are in time, mechanical triggers appear to work well. Case leather is still relatively light and has many marks and rubs, straps and handles are good. Interior cloth is fine with compressions and some reblocking. Labels are good, lightly foxed, accessories are good. A serviceable pair of light weight small bore British guns. (22-5645 & 22-5646/MGM). CURIO. $9,000-15,000.

20 Ga. 7/8 oz. shot and reproofs for 3” & 1 oz. shot. Case hardened small size sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety, (“SAFE” inlaid in gold), square crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage classic rose and scroll. Maker’s name is on each lockplate. Blued top lever and trigger guard are engraved to match, S# is on short trigger guard tang. Finely marbled and strikingly fiddle figured European walnut, straight grip buttstock measures 15 3/8” over brown leather covered pad. Stock features drop points, flat top point pattern checkering and a silver oval engraved “NEJ”. Matching splinter Southgate ejector forend has Anson release.

MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .615”. R .615”. RESTRICITON: L .015” (mod). R .011” (IC). Wall thickness: L .032”. R .031”.

STOCK: DAH: 2 1/8”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: about 1/4” off. LOP: 15 3/8”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 5 oz.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in a vintage oak and leather case with brass corners and central medallion. Top is embossed “J.S. WHITE”. Interior is lined in scarlet cloth and an old Jeffrey paper label is in lid. Case contains a square oil bottle. CONDITION: very fine original “as found”. Barrels retaining about 80% original blue, showing light wear, there are some minor splotches of uncleaned rust and a thumb sized area toward rear of left barrel showing some loss of blue. Action and lockplates retain over 90% original case hardening color, showing some silvering on beads and bottom of forend iron. Trigger guard and buttplate show some silvering on high edges. Stocks retain nearly all of their original oil finish, with few marks associated with time in the field. Checkering shows light wear. Bores are bright and shiny with no noted problems, action is tight, barrels are on face, ejectors are strong and slightly out of time. Case leather shows some staining and rubs, newer straps are fine, original handle is good, renewed interior cloth shows some marks and light soiling. A very fine small bore “British Best”. (22-5819/MGM). CURIO. $10,000-15,000.

2139. 2” 12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN BY HELLIS WITH CASE. Cal. 12 Ga., 2”. S# 5697. The dovetailed 26 1/8” bbls. are engraved “Charles Hellis & Sons LTD. 1 21-3 Edgeware Rd. London England” & gold inlaid “FOR 2 INCH CASE ONLY” on narrow swamped game rib. Bbl. flats stamped w/ Birmingham nitro proofs for 2” chambers at 1 1/8 oz. of shot. Bottoms of bbls. stamped “MADE IN ENGLAND” & splinter marked w/ importer (Woodcock Hill). Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety & dbl. triggers. Action engraved w/ about 70% coverage. Scroll w/ rose bouquet highlights w/ in sm. scroll & leaf borders. Maker’s name is on each side. Top lever, floorplate & trigger guard are blued & engraved w/ matching scroll. S# is on tang. Plain European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 1/2” over dark brown leather covered pad. Stock features well shaped drop points, point pattern checkering at grip & a silver oval engraved “NP” on toeline. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: bbls.: bore diameter: right: .731”, left: .731”. Restriction: right: .008” (IC), left: .032” (FULL). Minimum Wall Thickness: right: .027”, left: .027”. STOCK: DAH: 2”. DAC: 1 1/2”. LOP: 14 1/2”. CAST: 1/2” off. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun comes w/ brown leather VC English type case w/ stitched leather corners, lined in bilious blue green cloth. Case contains a cleaning rod. CONDITION: very good as partially refinished. Bbls. retaining essentially all of a best quality reblack. Action retains about 30-40% original case hardening color. Secondary blued parts are reblued w/ softening of engraving. Stocks retain essentially all of a good quality hand rubbed oil refinish w/ a few very light subsequent marks. Checkering nicely recut. Bores are bright & shiny w/ no visible problems. Action is tight, bbls. are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is very good w/ a few minor scrapes. Interior cloth has

scalloped edges. LOP: 14-7/8’’ over a 1’’ checkered hard rubber extension buttplate. DAC: 1-3/8’’. DAH: 1-7/8’’. Stock has approx. 1/4’’ cast off. Bore diameter: U .734, O .733. Choke constriction: U .048, O, cyl. bore. Minimum wall thickness: U .027, O .025. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 12 ozs. CONDITION: bbls. retain over 98% reblackened finish. Action is polished bright. Wood has very good refinish & freshened checkering. Forearm has a crack extending from right side of iron. Very good bright bores. (23-682/DS). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on narrow game rib. Bbl. flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 20 Ga. and “CHOKE EC34”. Bottoms of bbls. are stamped “Whitworth Steel” with serial numbers and “J. W. & S”. Case hardened square back sidelock action features usual Woodward styling with arcaded fences, bug eye tumbler end pivots and T-shaped safety button which coverS “SAFE” inlaid in gold. Action also features automatic safety, sideclips, bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved in usual Woodward “best” house style with near full coverage very well cut small shaded scroll within small scroll borders. “J. Woodward & Sons” is in classic parchment scroll device on each lockplate. Blued top lever and trigger guard are engraved with matching scroll. Serial number is in relief on trigger guard tang. The number “1” is gold inlaid on rear of rib, top lever, and forend iron, denoting this gun is number 1 of a pair. Newer straight grip buttstock of fiddle figured European(?) walnut measures 14 1/8” over brown leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Splinter ejector forend with original wood has about 80% checkering coverage and Anson release with button in well shaped steel tip. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .622”, L .622”. Restriction: R 0” (CYL), L 0” (CYL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .020”, L .021”. STOCK: DAH: 2”. DAC: 1 1/2”. LOP: 14 1/8”. CAST: approx. 1/2” off. WEIGHT: 5 lb. 7 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in good quality leather VC case with leather corners which is lined in dark green cloth. Reproduction Woodward label is in lid. Bottom compartment has oak lining and contains two piece brass and ebony cleaning rod, pair of snapcaps and oil bottle. CONDITION: fine as refurbished. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a good quality reblack, engraving remains clear. Action and lockplates retain traces of their original muted case hardening color where protected, but is mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Top lever and trigger guard reblued and retain most of that blue. Newer buttstock retains most of what may be its original finish with a few minor light marks. Pad is relatively new, checkering appears to be recut. Forend checkering has definitely been recut and there are some minor losses to wood along bbl. channel on left side. Bores are bright and shiny, without noted problems. Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Relatively new case is very fine with only a few minor marks on exterior. Interior is also extra fine, as are accessories. (01-21787/MGM). ANTIQUE. $14,000-18,000.

tops. Sides are stamped with patent numbers for Germany, England and America. Gold lines are around breech ends. Barrel flats are stamped with Imperial German proofs for 20 Ga. and with dual crowns. Sidelock top lever action features non automatic safety, dolls head third fastener, bushed strikers, clock hand cocking indicators and double triggers (front “set”). Action is engraved with near full coverage very delicately cut open scrolling acanthus which surrounds the portrait of a chamois on trigger plate. “PRIMUS” is in gold in front of trigger plate. Sidelocks have more acanthus surrounding game scenes. A doe and fawn are on left and two running hares are on right. “Sauer” is in gold at the front of each lockplate. Trigger guard has scene of flying ducks on bow. Replacement round knob buttstock of finely marbled European walnut measures 14 1/2” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Splinter forend with original wood has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .635”. R .624”. Restriction: L .018” (mod). R .003” (IC). Wall thickness: L .027”. R .029”. STOCK: DAH: 2 5/8”. DAC: 1 3/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 1/2”. WEIGHT: 5 lb. 14 oz. CONDITION: very fine as completely refurbished retaining nearly all custom finishes on wood and metal. Checkering on forend recut to match buttstock. Bores are shiny with considerable pitting mostly in left barrel. Action is tight, barrels on face, mechanically good. (22-5623/MGM). CURIO. $5,000-10,000.

2143. FINE MEISTERWERKE MERKEL 303 EL 28 GA. O/U GAME GUN WITH CASE. Cal. 28 Ga., 2 3/4”. S# 293259. This well made gun retails for over $27,000 and has 28” monobloc barrels fitted with choke tubes and matted game rib. Monobloc is engraved with scrolling thistle leaves and blooms surrounding maker’s name on left and importer on right sides. Bottom is stamped with 2006 German nitro proofs. Coin finished double Kirston O/U action features non-automatic safety, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, detachable sidelocks with hidden hinge to takedown screw and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with full coverage well cut attractive interplay of shaded thistle leaves with thistle blossom highlights. This treatment extends to blued top lever and trigger guard. Maker’s name is on ribbon on bottom of action. Sidelocks are given full coverage of game scenes with pointer watching departing trio of quail on left lockplate and what appears to be the same pointer pointing a trio of grouse on right. Engraver’s signature “D. Wage” is on scroll at bottom front of left lockplate. Straight grip buttstock of exhibition quality intricately marbled European walnut measures 14 1/4” over Merkel buttplate. Multi point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching three piece ejector forend has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2 5/8”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 1/4”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 12 oz. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: gun comes with good quality aluminum “Americase Premium”, lined in dark green velvet. Case contains owners manual and three Briley choke tubes (2 in gun for a total of 5) and installation tool. CONDITION: exceptionally fine close to “as new”. Appears to have had very little firing since proof with only a few handling and assembly marks in all wood and metal finishes. Bright shiny bores, mechanically crisp. Case is good, interior has compressions. (22-5661/MGM). MODERN. $8,000-12,000.

2144. MERKEL 203E O/U SIDELOCK EJECTOR

DOUBLE TRIGGER GAME GUN. Cal. 12 Ga. 2 3/4”. S# 90278. The 28” demibloc bbls. fitted with matted solid rib are marked “GEBR. MERKEL SUHL” “MADE IN GDR” on left ejector housing and outlined with some shaded scroll, which is on both housings. Bottoms of bbls. are stamped with September 1974 East German Nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers and with 2006(?) Vienna proofs. Coin finished double kirsten O/U action without underbolts features nonautomatic safety, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators and double triggers (front articulated) as well as hand detachable sidelocks with H&H type takedown screw on right lockplate. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage very well cut large shaded scroll within zigzag borders. Triggerplate is stamped with Suhl blacksmith logo. Blued steel trigger guard has matching scroll on bow. Very nicely marbled and lightly figured dark European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 3/8” over thin black rifle pad. Stock features small shadowline right hand cheekpiece, point pattern grip checkering, and sling loop on forend, matching that soldered to bottom of bbl. Matching splinter 3 piece forend has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: T .722”, B .721”. Restriction: T .042” (EXTRA FULL), B .027” (MOD). Min. Wall Thickness: T .034”, B .036”. STOCK: DAH: 2 3/8+”. DAC: 1 3/8+”. LOP: 14 3/8”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 9 oz. UNATTACHED

tag. CONDITION: very good to fine. Barrels retaining over 90% original blue. Action retains over 90% original coin finish with some areas of cleaning noted. Stocks retain most of an oil refinish with many light marks, checkering considerable worn. Bores are bright and shiny with a few light striations. Mechanically fine. (23-6/MGM). CURIO. $3,000-5,000.

2146. FINE MERKEL 303 EL SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE TRIGGER O/U GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4”. S# 60317. Bbls. 30” demibloc fitted with matted rib have maker’s name on left ejector housing. Ejector housings are very nicely scroll engraved in semi relief. Matching 1” triangles of scroll are at rear of top bbl. Bottom bbl. is stamped with East German nitro proofs for 12 ga. with a proof date of 7/64. A sling loop is on yoke attached to side ribs which surrounds bottom bbl. Coin finished H&H type sidelock O/U action w/ dbl. Kirsten bolting system features nonautomatic safety, hand detachable locks, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, & dbl. triggers (front articulated). Action & locks are engraved w/ full coverage very nicely cut open shaded scroll within geometric borders. This fine engraving is accented by near full relief engraving of matching scroll & flowers on side bolsters. “Gebruder Merkel” is on arched ribbon on bottom of action. Steel trigger guard is engraved w/ matching scroll. Capped pistol grip buttstock of lightly marbled & nicely stump figured European walnut measures 15 1/8” over checkered wood buttplate. Stock features shadow line right hand cheekpiece & chin strap transition to grip which has point pattern checkering. Matching vented three piece field forend has Deeley release.

MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: T .722”, B .722”. Restriction: T .047 (EXTRA FULL), B .015” (MOD). Min. Wall Thickness: T .035”, B .038”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/4”. DAC: 1 1/2-”. LOP: 15 1/8”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 8 lb. 2 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun comes with good quality brown leather trimmed green canvas case by Emmebi w/ leather outer cover which has snap closure. Interior is lined in browned patterned cloth & leather Merkel label is stitched into lid. Case contains a pair of Beretta marked snap caps & two keys. CONDITION: very fine as completely, competently & lightly refinished. Bbls. retain nearly all of a fine reblack. Action carefully brightened to resemble original coin finish. Stocks w/ light oil refinish, checkering recut. Bores are bright & shiny. Mechanically fine. Case is very fine, near new. (22-4507/MGM). CURIO. $5,000-8,000.

2147. MERKEL MODEL 247 SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4”. S# 412028. Mfg. 1991. The 28” shoelump bbls. fitted with slightly raised matted concave game rib are marked with steel type and Merkel information on sides. There are 2 1/4” triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl. flats are stamped with 1991 East German Nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers and with chokes 1/2 and 1/1. Coin finished backspring sidelock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, sideclips, reinforced frame, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage large open shaded scroll within some wiggle and line borders. Bottom of action is stamped with Suhl Blacksmith logo. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. Straight grip buttstock of lightly marbled European walnut measures 15 3/8” over brown leather covered pad. Closely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .730”, L .729”. Restriction: R .016” (LIGHT MOD), L .030” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .032”, L .032”. STOCK: DAH: 2 5/8”. DAC: 1 1/2”. LOP: 15 3/8”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 7 oz. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: gun comes with its original patterned vinyl case with brown leather trim by Emmebi. Case has brown suede outer cover with glossy brown leather trim. Interior is lined in green velvet and has leather Merkel label stitched into lid. CONDITION: exceptionally fine, very close to “as new” with only a few minor handling marks in all finishes. Pad is likely a later addition. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. Case is also fine as protected by its outer cover which has some rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is very fine with some minor compressions. (22-4534/MGM). MODERN. $3,500-5,000.

2148. HERBERT SCHERING FERLACH 410 BLITZ ACTION O/U EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN IMPORTED BY CALIFORNIA ARMS CO. Cal. 410 Ga., 3”. S# 41644 (on barrel). This unusual small bore well made bore gun has 28” demi-bloc barrels fitted with matted ventilated rib. Top of rib is engraved “Calif. Arms Co. Los Angeles - Made in Austria”. Bottom barrel is stamped with 1957 Ferlach nitro proofs, S# and maker’s code “55” (Herbert Schering). Small size, French gray, O/U blitz action with scalloped back; features non automatic safety, double Kirsten locking system, bushed strikers and single selective trigger, with selector in safety button. Action is engraved with about 80% well cut shaded scroll surrounding game scenes on sides. A trio of ducks are cavorting in a marsh on left side and a pair of pheasant are feeding in cut over woodlands on right. Top lever and trigger guard engraved with matching scroll, are blued. Attractive Monte Carlo horn capped pistol grip buttstock is of lightly crotch figured and dark marbled European walnut and measures 14” over checkered wood butt. Closely spaced multi point pattern checkering with board flat cut front borders is at grip. Matching three piece ejector forend has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter at muzzles: B .388” (full?). T .388” (full?). Wall thickness: B .020”. T .035”. STOCK: DAH: 2 7/8”. Drop at rear of Monte Carlo 2 1/8”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: approx. 1/2” off. LOP: 14”. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 2 oz. CONDITION: fine. Barrels retaining approx. 90-95% original blue. There is some discoloration and freckling on action which shows cleaning at bottom left side. Stocks retain about 90% original finish with a large amount of marks and scratches. Bores are bright and shiny, action is tight, ejectors are in time, mechanical single trigger appears to work well. (22-5632/MGM). CURIO. $3,000-5,000.

2149. ATTRACTIVE O/U RIFLE SHOTGUN COMBO BY FRANZ SODIA WITH SCOPE IMPORTED BY FLAIG’S. Cal. 12 Ga. 2 3/4”/222 Remington. S# 4707. The 25” demi-bloc barrels are fitted with matted top rib engraved “Franz Sodia Ferlach” in unmatted portion. Rib is fitted with claw scope bases, flip up rear sight and gold bead front. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with calibers and 1955 Ferlach nitro proofs. A sling loop is soldered to bottom barrel. Coin finished, scallop back, O/U, double Kirsten, blitz action features automatic safety, bushed strikers and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with 90% coverage nicely cut shaded scroll surrounding game scenes; with running white tail buck and doe on left side of action and a setter pointing a pair of departing pheasant on right. Bottom of action has a scene of large grouse taking flight from tree branch. Bottom of trigger plate is flushed gold inlaid “H. T. MILLER”. Blued trigger guard has bow engraved with “Flaig’s” lodge logo (Flaig’s was an importer of fine European guns and gunsmithing supplies through the 50’s to the early 70’s). Capped pistol grip stock of crotch figured European walnut measures 15” over ribbed plastic buttplate and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, raised side panels, horn grip cap and point pattern checkering. A sling loop and cartridge magazine with spring loaded cover are on toeline. Matching one piece forend has Deeley release. Combo is fitted with Ajack scope (unmarked. either 6X or 8X) with crosshair reticle and soldered on claw rings.

MEASUREMENTS: BBL: Bore Diameter: T .722. Restriction: T .043 (extra full). Wall thickness: T .023. STOCK: DAH: 3 3/16”. DAC: 1 5/8”. CAST: off about 1/2”. LOP: 15”. WEIGHT without scope: 7 lb. 2 oz. CONDITION: very fine. Retaining 90-95% original finishes on wood and metal with a fair scattering of minor marks and light wear associated with light field use. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight, mechanically fine. Scope is fine showing light wear, optically clear. (23-416/MGM). CURIO. $4,000-6,000.

in gold), crossbolt third fastener, gold inlaid arrow cocking indicators and double triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll within line borders; top of action and top lever have more gold inlaid scroll. Lockplates are engraved with more scroll at front, rear portions are very finely engraved with game scenes. Five grouse are flying and feeding in a woodland clearing on left lockplate; a crouching fox watches two departing pheasant on right. Horn capped pistol grip buttstock of lightly marbled and figured European walnut measures 14 3/8” over 1/2” thick checkered horn buttplate. Stock features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, elongated drop points and point pattern grip checkering. A sling loop matching barrel is on toeline. Matching splinter forend with inlet horn tip has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: Bbls: Bore Diameter: L .537. R .537. Restriction: L .015 (mod). R .015 (mod). Wall thickness: L .030. R .030. STOCK: DAH: 2 13/16”. DAC: 1 9/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 3/8”. WEIGHT: 5 lb. 12 oz. CONDITION: good to very good. Barrels retaining most of what appears to be their original blue. There are traces of original case hardening color on action where protected, but surfaces generally present a mottled pewter gray. Stocks retain most of their original oil finish showing moderate wear and the usual marks and dings. Horn shows shrinkage and some minor losses. There are some minor stress cracks behind lockplates. Bores are relatively shiny with a good number of scattered pits, fairly deep in right barrel. Action is tight. Barrels are slightly off face. Sideplates and lump tapped up a bit to tighten. (23-612/MGM). CURIO. $2,500-4,000.

indicators. Double triggers, front trigger is articulated. Selective ejectors. Right side of trigger guards have rolled edge. Full coverage traditional English rose and scroll hand engraving that extend to forearm irons. Trigger guard bows have gold inlaid Fleur-de-lis w/ letters “AC”. Splinter forearms and straight hand stocks of satin finished fancy thin shell walnut with dark marbling. Features include point pattern hand checkering and tear drop points. LOP: 15 1/4” to a skip line checkered butts. DAC: 1 3/8”. DAH: 2 3/8”. Stocks have approximated 1/8” cast off. Both barrels are 28” with concave solid ribs and brass front beads. Right barrels are marked “Foa. de Escopetas Arrieta - Eiglobar Espania - Made in Spain”. Left barrels have Wing Shooters Grand Rapids, MI importer markings. WEIGHT: 6 pounds, 2 ounces. Mfg. 2001. 1) S# 57-03-517-01. Top lever & forearm tip are marked with gold “ 1”. BORE DIAMETER: right - .618”, left - .618”. CHOKE CONSTRICTION: right - .018”, left - .023”. MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS: right - .029”, left- .028”. (23-737/DS). 2) S# 57-03-518-01. Top lever & forearm tip are marked with gold “ 2 “. BORE DIAMETER: right - .618”, left - .618”. CHOKE CONSTRICTION: right - .008”, left - .023”. MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS: right - .031”, left- .031”

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather two gun luggage case w/ green felt fitted interior. Case contains snap caps. CONDITION: near excellent. Both guns retain over 99% metal finish. Stocks have very good original finish showing a few small marks. All bores are bright and near excellent. (23-738/DS). MODERN. $10,000-15,000.

Both cals. 12 Ga 2-3/4’’. Both bbls. 28’’ chopper lump w/ sunken ribs & brass beads. Assisted opening 7 pin sidelock actions. Features include double under lug locking, bushed firing pins, pin type cocking indicators, selective ejectors & double triggers. Right edge of long tang trigger guards are rolled. Full coverage arabesque scroll engraving that extends to trigger guard & forearm metal w/ highlights on breech end of bbls. Splinter forearms & straight hand stocks of fine European walnut w/ tear drop points behind ears. Wrist of stocks & forearms have point pattern wraparound hand checkering. Oval presentation plates on toeline have initials “RG”. Trigger guard tangs have grade marking “Royal” w/ rubber hand protectors at rear of trigger guard bows. Both LOP: 14-1/2’’ over solid red pads. Both DAC: 1-7/16’’. Both DAH: 2-3/16’’. Near neutral casts. WEIGHTS: 6 lbs, 13 ozs. Date codes in S#s indicates 2007 mfg. (Gun No. 1) S# 31 03 010 07. Breech end of bbl., top lever & forearm cap have gold no. 1 markings. Bore diameter: RT .731, LT .732. Choke constriction: RT .018, LT .014. Minimum wall thickness: RT .030, LT .030. Forcing cones are lengthened. (Gun No. 2) S# 31 03 011 07. Breech end of bbl., top lever & forearm tip are marked w/ gold no. 2 markings. Bore diameter: RT .731, LT .730. Choke constriction: RT .018, LT .013. Minimum wall thickness: RT .030, LT .030. Forcing cones are lengthened. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: oak & leather case w/ maker’s label. Green felt fitted interior. Case has a protective canvas cover w/ leather trim & is in near excellent condition. CONDITION: both guns are in very fine condition. Retain nearly all metal finish. Stock finishes shows light wear & small marks. All bores are bright & near excellent. Guns are lightly used & remain in excellent mechanical condition. (23-656 & 23-657/DS). MODERN. $7,000-11,000.

& bushed firing pins. Double triggers, front triggers are hinged, & selective ejectors. Fine English style rose and scroll engraving on actions that extend to forearm irons with highlights at breech end of bbls. Long tang trigger guards have rolled right edges. Splinter forearms with Anson release and straight hand stocks of fancy European walnut with fine point pattern hand checkering and tear drop points. Toelines have brass oval nameplates. LOP: 14-5/8’’ over aftermarket solid black Old English pads. DAC: 1-7/16’’. DAH: 1-13/16’’. Stocks have approx. 1/8’’ cast off. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 10 ozs. Bbl. date codes indicate 1991 mfg. (Gun No. 1) S# 17386. BORE DIAMETER: RT .727, LT .725. CHOKE CONSTRICTION: RT .013, LT .018. MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS: RT .030, LT .032. Top lever, bbls. and forearm are marked with gold no. “1”. (Gun No. 2) S# 17387. BORE DIAMETER: RT .725, LT .725. CHOKE CONSTRICTION: RT .010, LT .019. MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS: RT .027, LT .030. Top lever, bbls. and forearm are marked with gold no. “2”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather covered 2 gun motoring case with green felt fitted interior. Case contains keys and 2 maker’s labels, one is unattached. CONDITION: both guns are near excellent showing very little use. They retain over 99% wood and metal finish showing a few very light marks. All bores are near excellent. (23-643 & 23-644/DS). MODERN. $7,000-10,000.

2154. AYA MODEL 37 SUPER O/U SIDELOCK

EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN. Cal. 12

Ga. 2 3/4”. S# 113787 (CA 1957). The top of the AYA line in the early 50’s this gun has 27 5/8” demi-bloc barrels fitted with matted ventilated rib. Top barrel is gold inlaid “ESPECIALMENTE

FABRICADA PARA” “Fde DE. AGUIRRE Y ARANZAXXX” either side of rib at rear. Barrel flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers. Case hardened O/U double Kirsten side lock action features non-automatic safety, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, hand detachable H&H type locks, gold plated internals and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well handcut rose and scroll. Maker’s name appears on both sides of action and bottom of each lockplate as well as on a band on bottom of action. AYA logo is gold inlaid on blued top lever. Trigger guard has scroll engraving on bow and S# on tang. Capped pistol grip buttstock of attractively marbled and lightly figured European walnut measures 14 1/2” over ribbed horn buttplate. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering, scroll embossed grip cap and the individual letters “T C” in gold on toeline. Matching three piece ejector forend has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: B .724. T .724. Restriction: B .019 (mod). T .045 (extra full). Wall thickness: B .029. T .30. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/8”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 1/2”. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 13 oz. CONDITION: exceptionally fine as partially refinished. Barrels retaining nearly all of a very good quality re-blue. Engraving somewhat softened. Action retains nearly all of what appears to be its original case hardening color as engraving is sharp overall and does not show evidence of any polishing. Trigger guard appears to be re-blued as engraving is somewhat softened. Stocks retain nearly all of a satin refinish over some marks and bumps. Checkering has been cleaned. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight, mechanically

2155. AGUIRRE & ARANZABAL “AYA” 2 BBL. SET SELF OPENING SIDELOCK SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga 2-3/4’’. S# 6155. Game scene engraved self opening sidelock action w/ double under lug & third bite fasteners, side clips, bushed firing pins & cocking indicators. Selective ejectors. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Right side of trigger guard bow has rolled edge. Engraving features a marsh scene w/ mallards on right. Left side upland scene features flushing pheasants. Balance of action, forearm iron & breech end of bbls. have vine type foliate scroll w/ foliate borders. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight grip stock of fancy European walnut w/ hand checkering & tear drop points.

LOP: 14-1/2’’ over a thin red pad. DAC: 1-3/8’’.

DAH: 2-7/8’’. Neutral cast. Both bbls. are 283/4’’ chopper lump w/ matted solid ribs. (Bbl.

No. 1) Bore diameter: RT .730, LT .729. Choke constriction: RT .011, LT .036. Minimum wall thickness: RT .028, LT .028. (Bbl. No. 2) Bore diameter: RT .730, LT .731. Choke constriction: RT .036, LT .049. Minimum wall thickness: RT .027, LT .028.

WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 3 ozs.

CONDITION: action has a soft gray appearance. Both sets of bbls. have over 98% reblacked finish w/ lightly weakened markings. All bores are very good & bright. Wood has very good refinish w/ freshened checkering. Action is tight & on face w/ top lever sitting nicely right of center. (23-648/DS). CURIO. $2,750-3,750.

2156. ARRIETA HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK

DOUBLE SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga 2-3/4’’. S# 14462. Bbl. 27-5/8’’ w/ a matted solid concave rib. 7 pin action w/ hand detachable sidelocks. Full coverage floral engraving extending to trigger guard & forearm iron w/ highlights at breech end of bbls. Action has a chrome appearance. Internal parts have fine jeweled or gold finishes. Features include double under lug &

measures 14 5/8” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is on diamond hand. Matching three piece ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: B .723. T.721. Restriction: B .004 (IC). T .028 (mod). Wall thickness: B .038. T .034. STOCK: DAH: 1 7/16”. DAC: 1 1/8”. CAST: off about 1/2”. LOP: 14 5/8”. WEIGHT: 8 lb. 3 oz. CONDITION: exceptionally fine, very close to “as new” with only the most minute marks in metal finishes and some scattered light scratches in wood, with a fairly sharp compression in checkering on right side of forend. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically crisp. (23-418/MGM). MODERN. $4,500-6,500.

Stock & forearm have very good original finish showing light wear & handling marks.

(2) have generally bright bore w/ a few sm. dark spots.

2159. FINE AYA AUGUSTA MODEL O/U

GAME GUN. Cal. 12 Ga. 2 3/4”. S# 440754 (1974). The current retail of this model is around $30,000. This very attractive gun has 27” demi-bloc barrels with matted ventilated rib. Maker’s name is on both sides on ejector housing. Breech area is engraved with 1 1/2” triangles of very deeply relief carved scroll. Matching scroll is on ejector housings. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with AYA logo, S# and 1974 Spanish nitro proofs. Coin finished O/U side lock double Kirsten action features automatic safety, hand detachable sidelocks with gold plated internals, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators and single selective trigger. Action, lockplates and trigger guard are deep relief engraved with very attractive open shaded scroll within geometric borders. Reinforced areas of action have floral highlights. Background has been darkened to show off scroll dramatically. Maker’s name is on arched band on bottom of action. Semi pistol grip buttstock of marbled European walnut measures 14 1/2” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. There is a chin strap transition into butt. Matching three piece ejector forend has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: B .729. T.727. Restriction: B .010 (IC). T .017 (mod). Wall thickness: B .029. T .032. STOCK: DAH: 2 “+. DAC: 1 1/2”-. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 1/2”. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 9 oz. CONDITION: exceptionally fine, very close to “as new” with only a few minor handling and assembly marks in metal finishes and a good number of light scratches in wood. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically crisp. (23-417/MGM). MODERN. $4,500-5,500.

70% coverage. Top lever is blued & scroll engraved & top tang w/ light scroll, w/ “S” engraved in front of safety button. Buttstock w/ teardrops carved behind action is checkered in point pattern through the wrist w/ sling swivel near toe, comb modified for trap dimensions w/ sm. Monte Carlo & terminates w/ an aging red waffle pad. Long tang trigger guard w/ sm. rolled edge is lightly scroll

ACCESSORIES: gun comes with typical Spanish leather case with brass plated corners. Interior is lined in green felt and has new Arrizabalaga label in lid. Case contains a pair of snapcaps, two piece cleaning rod & two mops. Case has blued canvas, black leather trimmed outter cover with snap closure. CONDITION: fine as refinished. Bbl. retaining nearly all of a good quality reblack. Maker’s name is hard to see. Action is cleaned to coin finish, lockplates remaining gray with some brown. Trigger guard and top lever reblued. Stocks with good quality oil refinish have a few minor marks. Checkering is recut. Bores are bright and shiny without noted problems. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. Case leather is still light in color. There is some heat or water damage right front portion of top that shows loss to wood. There is also staining that leaves a speckled appearance on front edge. Interior cloth looks new. Accessories are good. Outer cover is good. Arrizabalaga is known for making only “best” quality guns. (22-4536/MGM). MODERN. $5,000-8,000.

7 lbs, 9.6 ozs. Bbl. date code indicates 1970 mfg. CONDITION: action retains over 95% dark case coloring. Both bbls. retain over 95% original blue & have bright bores. Bbl. no. 1 has small dents in right bbl. 9’’ & 16’’ from muzzle. Original stock finish shows light wear & marks w/ dull touch up finish on butt section. Action is tight & on face. (23-677/DS). CURIO. $4,000-6,000.

2163. LAZARO ARRIZABALAGA BEST SIDELOCK ASSISTED OPENING SHOTGUN. Cal. 12. Ga 2-3/4’’. S# 979. Bbls. 295/8’’ chopper lump w/ hand matted concave rib & white bead. Assisted opening 7 pin detachable sidelock case colored action. Action has full coverage vine type foliate scroll engraving that extends to the forend iron. Features include double under lug & third bite fasteners, side clips. Gold bar pin type cocking indicators & selective ejectors. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Trigger guard has a rolled right edge. Floorplate is marked “LAZARO/ARRIZABALAGA/PATENTE 150989”. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight hand stock of fancy exhibition quality European walnut. Stock has point pattern hand checkering w/ tear drop points behind ears & German silver nameplate in toeline. Rear of trigger guard is fitted w/ a removable aftermarket rubber guard. LOP: altered to 13-3/8’’ over a thin solid brown pad. DAC: 1-3/8’’. DAH: 2-1/4’’. Neutral cast. Bore diameter: RT .728, LT .728. Choke constriction: RT .021, LT .040. Minimum wall thickness: RT .024, LT .026. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 3 ozs. Bbl. date code indicates 1947 mfg. CONDITION: bbls. retain 80% blue w/ thinning in carry areas. Action retains 75% lightly & fading case colors w/ carry wear. Reblued trigger guard has slightly weakened engraving. Refinished stock has a small crack left of trigger guard tang w/ a filled swivel hole in toeline. Forearm has lightly worn finish & checkering. Action is tight & on face w/ top lever sitting at center. Very good bright bores. (23-670/DS). CURIO. $1,750-2,750.

2164. INTERESTING JABALI DE EDUARDO SCHILLING OF BARCELONA 12 BORE TWO BARREL SET GAME GUN OF VERY HIGH QUALITY. S# 35786. Bbls: Set 1: 27 7/8” w/ 2 3/4” chambers. Matted top rib & brass front bead w/ makers name & address on top of tubes. SN & proof marks on blued bbl. flats. Set 2: 30” long w/ 2 1/2” chamber constructed by Lebeau Courally w/ makers name on top rib & Eduardo Schilling info on tops of bbls. Single splinter forend is checkered in point pattern w/ diamond at center & has Anson type push button release & blued & engraved iron. Side plated action is near full coverage scroll & game scene engraved w/ setter on left & right plates towards rear & sm. flushing cocker in marsh scene on bottom all surrounded by nicely executed scroll engraving. Beaded bolsters w/ side clips are fully scroll engraved as is blued top lever & top tang w/ gold inlaid “S” in front of safety. Gun has dbl. locking underlug & Greener crossbolt. Water table w/ proof marks & very sm. import mark. Gun made w/ dbl. triggers, auto ejectors & auto safety. Straight grip buttstock is checkered in 2 point pattern through the wrist has unengraved long trigger guard tang & 1/4” wood spacer at butt & terminates w/ a “Irupe” brand ventilated White Line pad. Weight w/ bbl. set 1: 7 lbs., 2 oz. Measurements: Set 1: Right: .719” w/ .030” choke. Left: .718” w/ .039” choke. Minimum wall thickness: Left: .038:, right: .030”. Set 2: Right: .736” w/ .024” choke. Left: .735” w/ .033” choke. Minimum wall thickness: Left: .015”, right: .019”. LOP: 14 7/8” w/ 1/4” wood extension. DAC: 1 7/16”. DAH: 2 1/8”. CONDITION: excellent. Original bbl. set retains nearly all of a professionally restored finish as does bbl. set no. 2. Bbl. set no. 2 w/ sm. push impression on right bbl. near forend which could easily be removed & some beginning exterior pits towards muzzle. Bbl. set no. 1 has bright & shiny bores. Bbl. set 2 w/ beginning orange peel in bores. Stocks are mostly sound w/ a beginning grain separation behind the top tang which is barely noticeable & tiny minor losses on bottom stock fingers & on left side of forearm where it meets the wood. Stocks retain most of an older professionally restored finish w/ subsequent minor handling marks. Mechanics in need of minor attention as hammers will not drop w/ safety disengaged. Action is nice & tight & on face. Engraving is crisp. Action appears to have been originally coin finished & shows only minor staining. Engraving is still crisp & clear. (22-1143/JSL). CURIO. $3,000-4,000.

2165. EARLY J. J. SARASQUETA

SIDELOCK GAME GUN WITH CRYSTAL WINDOW LOCKS. Cal. 12 ga. 2 5/8”. S# 146 (CA 1925). The 30 1/2” dovetailed bbls. are engraved “FDA POR JUAN & JOSE SARASQUETA EIBAR” and with gold inlaid Sarasqueta gold oval marked “PALOMA” and with flying dove. Bbl. flats are stamped with post 1923 and pre 1927 Spanish Nitro proofs for 12 ga. Case hardened, square back, backspring sidelock action features automatic safety (“SEGURA” gold inlaid), square crossbolt 3rd fastener, sideclips, vented strikers, W. C. Scott style crystal window cocking indicators, and double triggers. Although most likely made by W. C. Scott, there are no Scott markings or British proofs present. Action and lockplates are engraved with about 70% coverage simple scroll within small scroll and line borders. Action beads are engraved in vine motif. Fences and top of action are fully engraved in scroll. No maker’s or retailer’s names are present on action or lockplates. Round knob pistol grip buttstock of dark, well marbled European walnut measures 14” over ribbed horn buttplate and features shadowline right hand cheekpiece, point pattern grip checkering, sling loop, and large silver shield on toeline. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .724”, L .724”. Restriction: R .025” (MOD), L .017” (MOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R .019”, L .017”. STOCK: DAH: 2 11/16”. DAC: 1 13/16”. LOP: 14”. CAST: slightly on. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 5 oz. CONDITION: fine. Bbls. retaining over 70% what appears to be original blue, thinning overall. Action and lockplates retain about 70-80% original case hardening color. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish with some subsequent marks. Checkering has been recut. Bores are bright and shiny without noted problems, except for a very small dent at top of left bbl. about 11” from breech end. Action is tight. (22-4504/MGM). CURIO. $3,000-5,500.

lined in burgundy cloth. Case contains a Kemen label, pair of boss marked snap caps, toolkit containing spare firing pins & wrench, along w/ three keys. CONDITION: exceptionally fine, appears to be unfired since proof with a small number of handling marks on all wood & metal surfaces, most notably 3 or 4 scratches on left side panel. Mechanically crisp. Case is also very fine. Label has detached

2 3/4”. S# 1056-2637. Two sets of bbls., one chopperlump 30” is fitted with slightly raised matted pigeon rib and is engraved “L. Brancquaert” “Bruzelles” on tops. There are 3/4” and 1” triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl. flats are stamped with pre-1927 Belgian black powder proofs. “1082” is stamped on splinter. A sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. The 28 1/2” monobloced bbls. are fitted with game rib and tops are engraved “Krupp Essen”. Bbl. flats are stamped with remnants of Belgian proofs and 1949 Italian definitive proofs with bottoms of bbls. having bore diameter and chamber length (2 3/4”). Case hardened Beesley/Purdey type self opening sidelock action features nonautomatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, sideclips, and double triggers (front articulated). Action and locks are engraved in traditional English style with rose and scroll. Fences are relief carved with bursts of leaves and some floral highlights. Each lockplate is engraved “L. Brancquaert Bruxelles”. Replacement buttstock of smokey marbled European walnut measures 13 7/8” over ribbed wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A sling loop is on toeline. Matching splinter ejector forend fits both bbl. sets. MEASUREMENTS: 30” BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .727”, L .726”. Restriction: R .038” (FULL), L .034” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .023”, L .023”. STOCK: DAH: 1 3/4”.DAC:1 1/4”. LOP: 13 7/8”. CAST: neutral.

WEIGHT: 6 lb. 8 oz. 28 1/2” BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .721” L .720”. Restriction: R .019”, L .030”. Min. Wall Thickness: R .038”, L .034”. STOCK: DAH: 1 9/16”. DAC: 1 3/16”. LOP: 13 7/8”. CAST: approx. WEIGHT: 6 lb 13 oz. CONDITION: good. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a good quality reblue, original engraving considerably softened. Action is cleaned to coin finish, engraving still clear, some wear is evident. Engraving on blued top lever and trigger guard very soft. Newer replacement stock retains nearly all of its original oil finish, checkering with little wear. Forend refinished to match, checkering recut. Wood is considerably away from metal at base of iron. Bores are bright and shiny with two or three noted pits at breech ends of 30” bbls. There is also evidence of a few minor dents being raised. Sleeved bbls. are very fine, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. (22-4479/MGM). CURIO. $3,000-4,500.

2168. L. BRANCQUAERT, BELGIUM, SIDELOCK O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 16

Ga 2-1/2’’. S# 10166. Bbl. 28’’ of “Compressed Steel” w/ concave solid rib. 7 pin sidelock action w/ deeply sculpted frame. Double under lug & crossbolt locking. Selective ejectors & double triggers. Full coverage vine type engraving w/ floral highlights. Bolsters have deep relief foliate engraving. Shallow sculpted field forearm & straight hand stock of fancy European walnut w/ extensive hand checkering. Oval nameplate in lid has initials “PH”. LOP: 14-1/8’’. DAC: 1-7/16’’. DAH: 2-1/8’’. Stock has approx. 5/8’’ cast off. Bore diameter: U .724, O .765. Choke constriction: U .007, O .029. Minimum wall thickness: U .028, O .030. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 1 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: user supplied wooden storage box w/ sliding lid. CONDITION: frame has cleaned gray appearance. Bbls. retain 98% reblacked finish. Original wood finish shows scattered scratches & marks w/ light checkering wear. Top lever sits slightly left of center. Very good bright bores. (23-666/DS). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

2169. LAURONA HAND DETACHABLE

SIDELOCK EJECTOR

2 BBL. SET SHOTGUN. Cal. 410 3’’. S# 116241. Hand detachable sidelock action w/ double under lug & third bite locking. Pin type cocking indicators, extractors & double triggers. Front trigger is hinged. Action has full coverage of foliate scroll engraving that extends to forearm iron w/ highlights at breech end of bbls. Inside of lock plates are marked “AYA” indicating action parts were machined at AYA after Diarms was dissolved. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight hand stock w/ point pattern hand checkering & tear drop points. Wood is exhibition quality European walnut w/ wildly busy marbling having striking orange brown & black tones. LOP: 14-5/8’’ to checkered butt. DAC: 1-7/16’’. DAH: 2-3/8’’. Neutral cast. (Bbls. No. 1) Original to gun w/ matching S#. 27-1/2’’ w/ concave rib. Breech end is marked w/ a gold no. “1”. Bottom of bbl. is marked “AYA”. Fixed IC&F chokes. (Bbls. No. 2) Apparently added w/ non-matching S# “45-03-004-12” indicating mfg. in 2012. 27-3/4’’ w/ concave rib. Breech end is marked w/ a gold no. “2”. Fixed M&F chokes. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 9.4 ozs. CONDITION: both bbls. retain over 95% blue showing small marks. All bores are very good & bright. Action has very good bright finish. Action is tight, top lever sits nicely right of center w/ both bbls. Original wood finish shows spots of wear w/ areas of blistering finish & light scratches. (23-667/DS). MODERN. $3,500-5,500.

2170. SMALL BORE LAURONA HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK 2 BBL. SET SHOTGUN. Cals. 12 Ga 2-3/4’’. S# 42112. 7 pin sidelock action w/ hand detachable locks. Features include double under lug locking w/ third bite, bushed firing pin, pin type cocking indicators & selective ejectors. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Full coverage engraving consists of hound & red stag scenes surrounded by foliate & arabesque scroll. Engraving extends to the forearm iron w/ highlights at breech end of bbls. Anson release splinter forearm & straight hand stock of dark colored nicely grained European walnut. Point pattern hand checkering, w/ tear drop points behind ears. LOP: shortened to 13-3/8’’ over a solid orange London style pad. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-1/4’’. Neutral cast. (Bbl. No. 1) Original to the gun, shortened to 25-1/2’’. Chopper lump w/ solid rib & white front bead. Right bore is rifled. Bore diameter: RT .725, LT .724. Choke constriction: RT cyl. bore, LT .011. Minimum wall thickness: RT .028, LT .032. (Bbl. No. 2) Added to gun, 27-1/2’’. Chopper lump w/ solid rib & white front bead. Bore diameter: RT .729, LT .028. Choke constriction: RT .016, LT .037. Minimum wall thickness: RT .029, LT .027. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 10.8 ozs w/ the 25-1/2’’ bbls. Bbl. date code indicates 1980 mfg. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather covered motoring case w/ red cloth fitted interior for 2 bbl. sets. Interior lid has leather Laurona label w/ a small paper label warning of use only w/ dummy cartridges. 3 additional paper labels are retailer added by James Woodward & Sons, 64 St. James’s Street, Pall Mall, London, S.W.1. Case has a swayed cover w/ leather trim. CONDITION: action has very good bright chrome appearance. Stock & forearm have a very good refinish. Actions are tight, top lever sits slightly left of center. (Bbl. No. 1) Retains over 95% reblacked finish. Rifled bore shows substantial lead fouling. Left smoothbore is very good & bright. (Bbl. No. 2) Over 90% brightly polished caustic reblued finish. Right bbl. shows an area of light pitting forward of forcing cone. Left bbl. is very good & bright. (23-668/DS). MODERN. $3,000-5,000.

2171. HIGHLY ORNATE VICTOR SARASQUETA PRE-WAR SIDELOCK SHOTGUN.

111043. Bbl. 27-2/4’’ 2/ hand matted concave rib & red fiber optic front sight. 7 pin sidelock action with double under lug and third bite fastener. Features include gold bar cocking indicators, ejectors and double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Highly detailed engraving featuring deep relief scenes with stippled backgrounds. Balance of action has vine type foliate scroll that extends to forearm iron and breech end of bbls. Scenes on right lock show a hound and pheasant with hounds and red stag. Left lock plate shows a pointing hound with hounds and a wild boar. Floorplate shows a stag and heine. Trigger guard has a dog retrieving a duck. Bolsters have flying ducks. Ornate pierced top lever depicts a running rabbit. Splinter forearm with Anson release and straight hand stock of fancy European walnut. Features include fine point pattern hand checkering, tear drop points & sling swivels. LOP: altered to 14-3/8’’ over a thick black foam aftermarket pad. DAC: 1-1/4’’. DAH: 2’’. Stock has approx. 1/4’’ cast on. Bore diameter: RT .728, LT .727. Choke constriction: RT .025, LT .037. Minimum wall thickness: RT .035, LT .032. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 3 ozs. Mfg. in Eibar, Spain prior to 1927. CONDITION: bbls. retain 70% dull lightly faded blue showing spots of freckling. Forcing cones and chambers are open to 3’’. Action is acquiring a light tarnish and has strong engraving. Refinished wood shows checkering wear. Action is tight, top lever sits at center. Bores show scattered spots of very light pitting. (23-692/DS). CURIO. $2,250-3,500.

solid rib. Case colored hand detachable sidelock action. Action has fine English style rose & scroll engraving that extends to forearm iron & breech end of bbls. Features include double under lug & third bite fasteners, gold bar pin type cocking indicators & extractors. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight hand stock of fancy European walnut having tear drop points & point pattern checkering. Stock & bbls. have sling swivels. LOP: 14-3/8’’ over buttplate marked “SEAM”. DAC: 1-/14’’. DAH: 2-1/4’’. Stock has approx. 1/4’’ cast off. Bore diameter: RT .626, LT .626. Choke constriction: RT .005, LT .010. Minimum wall thickness: RT .032, LT .034. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 7.8 ozs. Mfg. Eibar, Spain prior to 1927. CONDITION: bbls. retain over 80% blue & have very good bright bores. Action shows some light case colors w/ balance fading to silvery gray showing scattered spots of dark corrosion. Wood has lightly worn finish & checkering. Right side of butt has 3-1/4’’ section of thin added wood to repair a grain check. Action is tight. (23-691/DS). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

rib. Right bore is rifled. Left bore is smooth. Case colored sidelock action w/ double under lug & third bite locking having bushed firing pins. Action, forearm iron & breech end of bbls have full coverage fine English style rose & scroll hand engraving. Selective ejectors. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Breech end of bbl., top lever & forearm tip are marked w/ gold no. 1 indicating the gun was part of a 2 gun set. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release. Straight hand stock of exhibition quality black walnut w/ hand checkering & tear drop points. LOP: 14-1/2’’ over a solid red pad. DAC: 1-3/8’’. DAH: 2-1/4’’. Stock has a slight cast off. Bore diameter: RT .728, LT .727. Choke constriction: RT cyl. bore, LT .035. Minimum wall thickness: RT .724, LT .026. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 6 ozs. CONDITION: action has 97% restored case colored finish. Bbls. retain over 98% reblacked finish showing some remaining pitting. Right bore has weak rifling & general light pitting. Left smoothbore bbl. is very good & bright. Trigger guard & fittings have reblued finish. Wood has very good refinish showing small marks. Checkering is freshened. Action is tight w/ top lever sitting at center. (23-706/DS). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

70252. Bbl. 27-2/4’’ w/ concave solid rib. Case colored sidelock action w/ full coverage English style rose & scroll engraving. Features include double under lug & third fastener locking. Bushed firing pins. Pin type cocking indicators & ejectors. Double triggers, right trigger is hinged. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release. Straight hand stock of nicely grained European walnut w/ hand checkering & tear drop points. LOP: 14-1/8’’ over a red ventilated pad. DAC: 1-1/4’’. DAH: 2-1/8’’. Neutral cast. Bore diameter: RT .734, LT .737. Choke constriction: RT .010, LT .040. Minimum wall thickness: RT .022, LT .018. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 14 ozs. Bbl. date code indicates 1939 mfg. CONDITION: bbls. retain 90% blue showing light wear marks. Action has 70% case color showing fading in carry areas. Trigger guard shows handling wear. Forearm has dark oil soaked appearance w/ moderate checkering wear. Stock has good finish & checkering showing small marks. Action is tight & on face. Right bbl. shows scattered spots of pitting. Left bbl. has good bright bore. (23-708/DS). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

(1968). Bbls. 27 3/4” chopperlump, fitted w/ matted game rib, maker’s name & address are engraved on tops. Breech ends are engraved w/ 1 1/4” triangles of scroll. Case hardened sidelock action features automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators & chrome plated double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved in usual grade 8 style w/ full coverage of British rose & scroll. Maker’s name & address appear on bottom. Fences are deep relief engraved w/ ducks & some scroll. Blued top lever has scroll pierced thumbpiece. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 1/4” over red pad & features drop points & point pattern checkering. The individual gold letters “A” & “I” are inlet on toeline. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .728”, L .728”. Restriction: R .008:” (IC), L .037” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .029”, L .030”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/2”. DAC: 1 1/2”. LOP: 14 1/4”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 14 oz. CONDITION: exceptionally fine, close to “as new” w/ little evidence of ever having been fired. Metal surfaces retaining nearly all original blue & case hardening color w/ perhaps just a hint of high edge wear. There are only 1 or 2 of the smallest imperfections in wood. Bores are bright & shiny. Mechanically crisp. (22-4522/MGM). CURIO. $2,250-3,750.

2176. CASED PAIR UGARTECHEA BEST QUALITY SELF OPENING SIDELOCK

SHOTGUNS. Both guns: Cals. 12 Ga. S# 27432 & 27433. Bbls. 29-1/2’’. Best quality case colored self opening sidelock actions. Features include double under lug & third bite locking w/ side clips & cocking indicators. Selective ejectors. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Trigger guards have rolled right edges. Full coverage traditional English rose & scroll engravings. Splinter forearms have Anson releases. Straight hand stocks of fancy European walnut have hand checkerings w/ tear drop points. (Gun No. 1) S# 27432. Bbls., top lever & forearm tip are marked w/ gold no. “1”. LOP: 14-1/8’’ to checkered butt. DAC: 1-3/8’’. DAH: 2’’. Stock has approx. 1/4’’ cast off. Bore diameter: RT .731, LT .729. Choke constriction: RT .019, LT .039. Minimum wall thickness: RT .027, LT .029. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 5 ozs. (Gun No. 2) S# 27433. Bbls., top lever & forearm tip are marked w/ gold no. “2”. LOP: 14-1/8’’ to checkered butt. DAC: 1-3/8’’. DAH: 2-3/16’’. Stock has approx. 1/4’’ cast off. Bore diameter: RT .731, LT .727. Choke constriction: RT .021, LT .037. Minimum wall thickness: RT .021, LT .025. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 1.4 ozs. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: leather 2 gun motoring case w/ red cloth fitted interior. Case interior & exterior show substantial wear. CONDITION: both actions retain over 80% bright case colors showing carry wear. Some action screws show screwdriver distortion. Both bbls. are caustic reblued exhibiting a plum coloration & have very good bright bores. Both sets of bbls. have lengthened forcing cones w/ chambers lengthened to 3’’. Actions are tight & on face. (Gun No. 1) Stocks have gloss refinish showing dents & marks w/ weakened checkering on stock. (Gun No. 2) Stocks have satin refinish w/ freshened checkering. (23-662 & 23-663/DS). CURIOS. $3,000-5,000.

opening sidelock action featuring double under lug & third bite locking w/ side clips & cocking indicators. Selective ejectors. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Right edge of trigger guard bow is rolled. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight grip stock of fancy European walnut w/ point pattern hand checkering. Toeline of stock has plugged hole for sling swivels, bbl. has plug screws in swivel base holes. LOP: altered to 14-3/8’’ over a 1-1/2’’ wood spacer w/ checkered butt. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-1/2’’. Stock has approx. 1/8’’ cast off. Bore diameter: RT .735, LT .732. Choke constriction: RT .026, LT .035. Minimum wall thickness: RT .025, LT .022. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 1.2 ozs. Mfg. 1950. CONDITION: bbl. has over 98% reblacked finish w/ weakly legible markings. Action has a cleaned soft gray appearance. Trigger guard & fittings have good reblued finish. Refinished wood shows small marks. Checkering is freshened. Forcing cones are lengthened. Right bore has an area of deep pitting forward of chamber. Left bore shows some light pitting. Action is tight & on face. (23-664/DS). CURIO. $2,500-4,000.

chambers are lengthened to 2-3/4’’. S# 26721. Bbls. 27-5/8’’ w/ hand matted solid rib. Assisted opening sidelock action. Features include double under lug & third bite locking w/ side clips, cocking indicators, ejectors & hinged front trigger. Right edge of trigger guard is rolled. Traditional fine English rose & scroll full coverage hand engraving. Breech end of bbl., forearm tip & top lever are marked with gold no. 1s indicating this gun was part of a 2 gun set. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight hand stock of fancy European walnut. Stock features include point pattern checkering, tear drop points & nameplate on toeline. LOP: shortened to 141/4’’ over a red ventilated aftermarket pad. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-5/16’’. Near neutral cast. Bore diameter: RT .721, LT .724. Choke constriction: RT .013, LT .032. Minimum wall thickness: RT .028, LT .027. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 2 ozs. CONDITION: bbls. retain 98% reblacked finish & have very good bright bores. Action has a very good cleaned bright finish. Stock & forearm are refinished showing small marks. Freshened checkering. Action is tight on face. (23-661/DS). CURIO. $2,500-4,000.

SIDELOCK SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga

2-3/4’’. S# 25299. Best quality case colored sidelock action. Features include double under lug & third bite locking w/ side clips, cocking indicators & selective ejectors. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Right edge of trigger guard bow is rolled. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight hand stock of fancy European walnut. Stock features include hand checkering & tear drop points. LOP: 14-1/2’’ to checkered butt. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-1/4’’. Near neutral cast. Both bbls. are chopper lumped & have concave matted ribs. (Bbl. No. 1) Length: 27-1/2’’.

Bore diameter: RT .721, LT .721. Choke constriction: RT .006, LT .022. Minimum wall thickness: RT .026, LT .024. (Bbl. No. 2) Length: 29’’. Bore diameter: RT .727, LT .727. Choke constriction: RT .024, LT .040. Minimum wall thickness: RT .022, LT .022. WEIGHT w/ 27-1/2’’ bbls: 6 lbs, 15.6 ozs. Bbl. date codes indicates 1948 mfg. CONDITION: action retains over 80% light & fading case colors showing edge wear. Both bbls. have over 97% reblackened finish. Bbl. 1 shows spots of pitting on top of rib. Both bbls. have lengthened forcing cones & retain very bright bores. Refinished wood shows scattered small scratches & marks & have freshened checkering. Action is tight & on face. (23-660/DS). CURIO. $2,500-4,500.

Lot 2180

& 20 Ga 2-3/4’’.

over/under with superb game scene engraving by master engraver Angelo Galeazzi. Highly detailed upland scenes on side plates and floorplate depict flying grouse. Balance of action has fine rose and scroll engraving that extends to the forearm iron. Bottom of receiver has gold grade marking “SHO”. Selective ejectors and gold finished single non-selective trigger. Stock set includes 2 forearms(12 Ga and 20 Ga) and a heavy target style stock with flat knob pistol grip and palm swell. All wood is of exhibition grade European walnut with hand checkering. LOP: 14-1/4’’ to a checkered butt. DAC: 1-1/4’’. DAH: 1-15/16’’. Stock has approximately 1/4’’ cast off. All bbls. have 10mm vent ribs, ventilated side ribs and white plastic target front sights. (BBL. No. 1) 12 Ga., 26’’ ported Skeet. Bore diameter: U .723, O .725. Both bbls. are cyl. bore with ported choke section opening to diameter .765. Minimum wall thickness: U .035, O .033. (BBL. No. 2) 12 Ga., 30’’ Sporting Clays with interchangeable chokes. A total of five tubes are included. Bore diameter: U .725, O .725. Minimum wall thickness: U .038, O .036. (BBL. No. 3) 20 Ga., 29-1/2’’

Sporting Clays with interchangeable chokes. A total of five tubes are included. Bore diameter: U .628, O .632. Minimum wall thickness: U .036, O .038. WEIGHT with Skeet bbls: 8 lbs, 14.6 ozs. Bbl. date codes indicate 1992 mfg. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Naugahyde case for the gun and extra bbls. with green velour fitted interior. Case contains shooting glasses and spare choke tubes. Some interior dividers and straps are detached. CONDITION: action retains its very fine coin finish. Stock and both forearms have very good original finish showing a few small marks. All bbl. sets retain over 98% blue with lengthened forcing cones. Bright near excellent bores. (23-678/DS). MODERN. $25,000-35,000.

features single selective trigger with selector on top tang. Action is engraved with rose bouquets on sides and bottom within well detailed borders of small blossoms and leaves. Round knob buttstock of dark and dense exhibition quality profusely figured and marbled European walnut measures 15 1/8” over thin “Decelerator” pad. Closely spaced front point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching slim one piece ejector forend has Deeley type release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: U .548”. O .547”. Restriction: U .024” (full). O .023” (full). Wall thickness: U .033”. O .037”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/16”. DAC: 1 7/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 15 1/8”.

WEIGHT: 6 lb. 7 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in a black ABS Perazzi embossed case lined in checkered cloth. Case contains stock removal tool, owner’s manual along with bags for barrels and action. CONDITION: very fine with evidence of light field use. There are a few very minor marks in all factory finishes, very little wear is evident. Knuckle does not show any galling, however some light pitting after cleaning of rust is evident. Bores are bright and shiny, mechanically fine. Case is good. (22-5631/MGM). MODERN. $10,000-15,000.

2181A. SCARCE & DESIRABLE EARLY L.C. SMITH 5E GRADE SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga. 2 3/4”. S# 2195 (1897). The #5 grade was offered between 1892 & 1913; only 414 were made in 12 ga. After 1913, the quality 5 became the crown grade. This gun has 30” crown steel barrels. (per factory letter) engraved “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON N.Y. CROWN STEEL” on matted game rib. 1” Triangles of scroll are at breech ends & narrow geometric bands are engraved around muzzles. Barrel flats are stamped with serial number. “5E” is stamped on splinter. Case hardened early type action features non-automatic safety, bushed firing pins, & double triggers. Water table is stamped with patent dates & serial number. Action has nicely filed beads around fences & is engraved with about 50% coverage nicely cut sprays of scroll within line & geometric borders. Lockplates are near fully engraved with scroll, flowers & acanthus leaves. Geometric bordering continues; all surrounding central oval vignettes of semi relief engraved dogs in nicely detailed settings. A pair of setters are on left side, front one is pointing to an unseen bird under a large tree. Right side depicts a pair of pointers on edge of meadow, one to rear is pointing. Trigger guard has oval on bow with 3 partridge at center framed by “GH VINEYARD” at top & “ST. JOSEPH MO.” at bottom (Possibly George Hoagland Vineyard, born 1880, St. Joseph MO. The 1940s census lists their home value at $20,000 & that he owned a real estate business. He was the father of George Hoagland Vineyard (no Jr. given), a solid state physicist who was appointed Chairman of the Department of Physics of the Brookhaven National Labratory. However, seeing as the elder G. H. Vineyard would have been 17 years old when this gun was delivered, the most likely re cipient was his father. Further research should reveal more about this family). Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Capped long pistol grip buttstock of well marbled & nicely figurd European walnut measures 14 1/4” over ribbed hard rubber buttplate. Point pattern checkering with slight flare toward comb wraps over top of grip. Matching splinter ejector forend with inlet hard rubber tip has J-spring release with early type secondary sliding button release in circular escutcheon. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .723”, L 725”. Restriction: R .038 (EXTRA FULL), L .040” (EXTRA FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .030”, L .032”. STOCK: DAH: 3 3/8”. DAC: 2”. LOP: 14 1/4”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 13 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: aforementioned factory letter which confirms specifications & states gun was shipped December 17, 1897 to the Akhurt Eberly Arms Company (also of St. Josephs, MO). CONDITION: very good as partially refinished. Barrels retaining about 90% of a reblack over many light nicks & dings & some overall pitting or patterning. Action retains perhaps 10-20% original case hardening color, mostly where protected by fences, balance is silver with some gray spotting. Lockplates are nearly all bright silver, all engraving remains sharp & clear. blue on trigger guard is almost completely gone with only some remaining on inside of bow. Stocks retain most of what is likely an old glossy varnish refinish with some later scratches & light crazing. Checkering recut. Bores are bright with some frosting & some very minor pitting toward breech ends with evidence of a few removed dents, mostly in left barrel. Action is tight. Early style ejectors are in time, but perhaps a bit premature. A lovely old gun, undoubtedly made for waterfowling along the Missouri river. (01-21519/MGM). ANTIQUE. $7,000-10,000.

ENGRAVED 20

2182.

GUN. Cal. 20 Ga. 2 3/4”. S# 10052. (CA 1980). A new gun of this grade retails at over $35,000. This gun has 27 1/2” mono bloc barrels with narrow matted ventilated rib. Top left of mono bloc has Perazzi info. Bottom of mono bloc is stamped with 1980 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished low profile O/U action features non automatic safety and single non selective trigger. Action is very finely engraved with nearly full coverage, well cut floral accents in a sea of small scroll which surrounds attractive Bulino game scenes. A trio of chucker partridge are on left flying away; rear member of the group has feathers flying as it has be hit by shot. Right side depicts the same scene, birds incoming, viewed so that rear bird is hit. Its head is thrown back and it is about to fall from the sky. Bottom of action shows a very fine rendering of a pointer retreiving cock pheasant. Blued top lever, trigger plate and trigger guard are engraved with flowers and scroll. Attractively marbled and figured European walnut, straight grip buttstock measures 14 1/4” over checkered wood butt. Very closely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching one piece schabel forend has Deeley type release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: U .625”. O .625”. Restriction: U .014” (Mod). O .027”. (Full). Wall thickness: U .034”. O .038”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/8”. DAC: 1 5/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 1/4” WEIGHT: 6 lb. 3 oz. CONDITION: very good to fine showing some storage issues. Metal parts retaining over 90% original factory finishes, with some areas of rusting and darkening. Action should be stripped, cleaned, repolished and revarnished. There is no galling evident on knuckle. Stocks have a good scattering of marks, some heavy on left side panel of buttstock. Checkering shows light wear. Bores are bright and shiny, mechanically fine. (22-5860/MGM). MODERN. $10,000-17,000.

2183. PERAZZI MX20 GAME GUN, PACHMAYR EDITION WITH CASE. Cal. 20 Ga. 3”. S# 68034. The 26” monobloc barrels with narrow ventilated rib are fitted with choke tubes and are stamped with Perazzi address and chamber info on top left side and importer info on right. Bottom of monobloc is stamped with 1986 Italian nitro proofs for 3” chambers. Blued medium size low profile O/U action features single selective trigger with selector on top tang and non automatic safety. Action is engraved with sprays of very nicely cut scrolls with small scroll borders. “Perazzi MX20” is in gold on left side. Bottom of action is gold inlaid “Pachmayr” under Pachmayr lion and target logo. Very nicely marbled European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14 3/4” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching slim schnabled forend has Deeley type release. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2 1/16”. DAC: 1 5/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 3/4”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 11 oz.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun comes with black ABS Perazzi case with blue lining. Case contains stock removal tool, some paperwork, 3 Perazzi choke tubes (2 in gun for a total of 5) and wrench. CONDITION: very fine close to “as new”. Breech face indicates very little shooting. There are only very few minor handling and assembly marks in all factory finishes. Mechanically crisp. Case is very fine. (22-5944/MGM). MODERN. $6,000-9,000.

BARREL SET WITH SET WITH CHOKE TUBES. Cal.

12 Ga., 2 3/4”. S# 69214. Bbls. 27 5/8”. Both bbl. sets appear to be nearly identical. Both measure 27 5/8” & are fitted w/ choke tubes, slightly raised matted ventilated ribs & ventilated side ribs. Both have 1987 Italian nitro-proofs. One set weighs a little over 3 lb. & is proofed at 1500 kg. The other set weighs over 4 lb. & is proofed at 1950 kg; lower bbl. of this set is ported. Blued, low profile Perazzi action w/ removable trigger group having V-springs & non-selective single trigger, is gold inlaid “Perrazzi MX3 Special” on left side of action. Extreme pistol grip buttstock of well marbled & lightly figured European walnut measures 15 1/8” over “Gracoil” anti-recoil adj. buttplate w/ “Kick-eez” pad. Comb is adj. & point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching sm. beavertail type 4 forend has Deeley-release. WEIGHT W/ HEAVY BBLS: 10 lb. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in aluminum Americase with “Krieghoff” marked side panels lined in blue velvet. Top compartment contains three sm. ga. unmarked tube set. Bottom compartment contains 10 choke tubes, 2 for each ga. (except 410 which has 4) tube installation mallet & choke wrench. CONDITION: good to fine, showing considerable use. Bbls. retain 85-90% original blue w/ high edge wear. Action shows considerable wear w/ silvered sharp edges. Some pitting & associated cleaning are on bottom. Trigger guard retains about 1/2 its blue. Stocks retain most of their original varnish w/ a small number of marks, dings & scratches. Checkering considerably worn. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically good. Both bbl. sets feel a tight w/ forend installed but are a bit off face. Case is good w/ many scratches. Interior cloth is good w/ compressions. Tubes show considerable use. (22-2128/MGM). MODERN. $2,500-3,750.

2185. PERAZZI MX8-20 FIELD

SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Cal. 20 Ga., 2 3/4”. S# 90270. The 28 3/8” monobloc barrels with choke tubes and ventilated side ribs are marked with Perazzi information either side of flat matted ventilated top rib. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 1994 Italian nitro proofs. Case hardened, small size, low profile O/U action is fitted with removable firing group with V springs and gold plated trigger. Left side of action is marked “Perazzi MX8-20”. Straight grip buttstock of intricately marbled and lightly figured dark European walnut measures 14 5/8” over thin brown leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering is on slightly swan necked grip. Matching slim field forend has Deeley type release. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2 5/16”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 5/8”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 13 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in green ABS “Perazzi” embossed case lined in green checkered cloth marked “Perazzi” in lid. Case contains steel cleaning rod kit, stock removal tool, 5 choke tubes (2 in gun for a total of 7), choke wrench and bags for barrels and action. CONDITION: fine. Retaining nearly all original finishes on both wood and metal with a few minor handling and assembley marks. Bright shiny bores. Mechanically fine, some pitting is on knuckle that shows light wear but no galling. Case is good, cloth in lid has detached, foam backing is crumbling. (22-5608/MGM). MODERN. $5,000-8,000.

2186. WONDERFUL REMINGTON MODEL 32 O/U PREMIER SKEET GUN ENGRAVED BY ROBERT RUNGE , W/ KOLAR TUBE SET. Cal. 12 Ga. 2 3/4”. S# 5391. The 28” bbls. are stamped “D” on spacer and on rear of bottom bbl. Remington servicing dates present are “RR” (1946), “WW” (1950), “L” (1964). Bbls. are fitted with slightly raised narrow matted ventilated rib and have 2 1/2” triangles of shaded open scroll at breech ends and cover. Typical Model 32 action features blocked safety & nickel plated factory single selective trigger. Gun metal gray receiver is engraved in near full coverage large shaded open scrollwork surrounding single dog hunting vignettes. A low-tail pointer in a prairie scene w/ hills in background on left side. A classic setter in meadow scene w/ fence in background on right. Bottom of action has extension of flowing shaded scrollwork surrounding a pair of pheasant above maker’s badge REMINGTON / MODEL 32 / 5391 / SKEET and covey of quail below. Blued trigger guard has medium scrollwork on bow. Two images of Runge’s rare surviving original plaster engraving casts show this this exact gun w/serial number and engraving patterns. Capped pistol grip buttstock of fine stump figured American walnut is fitted with a replacement Hawkins pad. Stock treatment with checkered side panels and fleur-de-lis drop points with a very Parker-esque pattern of grip checkering which flares into comb. Hard rubber grip cap is double embossed “Remington”. Forend has semi fancy checkering which matches buttstock in execution with ribbons through pattern. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAC: 1 9/16”; DAH: 2”; LOP: 14”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 13 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Gun housed in a Nasco aluminum travel case lined in black velvet, containing Kolar 3-Gauge tube set with fixed skeet chokes, numbered to gun. Bottom compartment fitted for the gun also contains tube installation tools. Accompanied by two image copies of the plaster engraving pulls. CONDITION: Very Good. Bbls. retaining most of a professional reblue, likely DelGrego. Action engraving has somewhat softened, especially on bottom. Stocks retain over 90% of an oil refinish with an older stabilized repair at the wrist and a few subsequent marks. Checkering is somewhat worn. Bores are bright & shiny with slight evidence of an old raised dent about 12” from muzzle in top bbl. Mechanically excellent and tight. Case shows use. Interior is good. Tubes appear little used. This gun is slated to appear in the upcoming reference book “Remington Embellished and High Grade Firearms from 1900 to 2013”, edited by Roy Marcot. (22-5483/JWD).

SKEET SET O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga., 2 3/4”. S# OU.41043. Bbls. 27 1/2” vent rib with slotted porting. White target front sight with aluminum mid bead. Single selective trigger. Auto ejectors. Blue finish. Target forearm and pistol grip walnut stock with segmented cut checkering. LOP: 14” over an oversized aftermarket Pachmayr trap pad with shaved toe. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Nasco aluminum case with red velour interior. Lid of case contains Briley sub gauge skeet tubes in 410, 28 and 20 gauge. Lower portion of case contains skeet tube seating tool and hammer. CONDITION: barrels retain over 95% blue and have bright bores. Receiver shows carry wear along lower edges with a dull black tape on hood to dull sighting surface. Wood has moderately worn finish and checkering with areas of darkened appearance having scratches and handling marks. (22-2109/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,500.

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slightly raised ventilated rib has Remington nomenclature, gauge & choke information stamped on in various places, mostly on top brl. Bottom of monobloc is stamped with serial number. Blued, low profile Model 32 type action features toggling safety and trigger selector on top tang. Sides of action have rolled on scroll engraving surrounding dog scenes: pointer on left, setter on right. Bottom of action is stamped with make, model & serial number. Plastic capped pistol grip buttstock made of nicely crotch figured American walnut measures 14 3/4” over adjustable “Morgan” type trap pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching checkered target forend has sliding release unique to this model. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in black plastic SKB marked case lined in green fur. Top compartment contains Briley tube set for 20, 28, and .410. Bottom compartment has installation plug. All brls. and tubes are marked “SKEET”. CONDITION: very good to fine. Brls. retaining approx. 90% original blue with scattering of light marks and silvering of sharp edges. Action retains about 80% original blue with silvering on sharp edges and with a fair number of scratches on left side toward bottom as well as browning and silvering at front of trigger guard. Stocks retain over 90% original varnish with a scattering of marks. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight. Mechanically good. Case is fine, showing some handling. Interior cloth with rubs and compressions. Tube set shows considerable use. (22-3746/MGM). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

2189. KRIEGHOFF K32 TRAP GUN WITH CASE. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4”. S# 297. Bbls. 30” have raised matted ventilated rib and are marked for FULL and IMOD fixed chokes. Bottom bbl. is ported. Bottom of monobloc is stamped with October 1973 Ulm Nitro proofs and with serial number. Blued K32 O/U action features nonautomatic safety and single selective trigger. Sides of action are decorated with varying size scroll. Bottom is marked “KRIEGHOFF” “MODEL 32”. Replacement coin finished trigger guard has scroll engraving on bow. Dark red varnished capped pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock measures 14” over black “Whiteline” pad on 1/4” spacer. Skipline checkering is at grip. Target forend has matching number on iron, but color of wood does not match buttstock. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: T .739”, B .732”.

Restriction: T .033”(FULL), B .021”(MOD). Min. Wall Thickness: T .038”, B .038”. STOCK: DAH: 2 5/16”. DA REAR OF MONTE CARLO: 1 1/2”. DAC: 1 1/2”. LOP: 14”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 8 lb. 7 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in aluminum Americase lined in burgundy velvet and has space for two bbl. sets and contains stock removal tool. Also included is an invoice for work done by Clay Target Sports in 1996 for parts and labor totaling $556. CONDITION: fine, factory replacement bbls. retain nearly all of their original blue. Action appears to be reblued and retains nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain nearly all of their original varnish which shows overall light crazing on buttstock. Pad is not firmly screwed to butt and needs attention. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically good. Trigger guard tang is not correctly fitted. Case is good, interior with some compressions. (22-2113/MGM). CURIO. $1,750-2,500.

2190. KRIEGHOFF KX-5 SINGLE BBL. TRAP GUN WITH CASE. Cal. 12 Ga. 2 3/4”. S# 020782. The 34” ported monobloc bbl. is fitted with choke tubes & high ventilated rib adj. for point of impact. Both sides of rear portion of rib are marked “KX-5”. Serial number & Ulm proofs are on bottom of monobloc. Coin finished trigger plate type action has no safety & is fitted with factory release single trigger with blade adj. for position. Sides of action have some open scroll engraving & bottom of action is marked “KRIEGHOFF” “GERMANY”

“KX-5”. Ambidextrous pistol grip stock of well figured & lightly streaked European walnut features adj. recoil absorbing buttplate by Pachmayr & adj. comb. Bottom of stock is marked with release trigger warning. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching beavertail type forend has Anson release. WEIGHT: 9 lb. 3 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in aluminum Americase marked “Krieghoff”. Interior is lined in blue velvet with “Krieghoff, a tradition of performance” embroided in gold in lid. Case contains 2 choke tubes, stock tool, various allen wrenches & instruction manual. CONDITION: very fine. Gun showing very little use except for some assembly marks and a few minor marks & dings in all exterior finishes. Most notably, a hardened drop of oil on left side of forend. Case is fine with some marks on exterior. Interior cloth shows some compressions. Combination lock does not work. (22-2114/MGM). MODERN. $3,500-5,000.

2191. KRIEGHOFF MODEL 32 STANDARD 4 BARREL SKEET SET. Cal. 410/28/20/12 Ga., all

2 3/4”. S# 8605. All four 28” bbl. sets choked SKEET and SKEET are fitted with slightly raised ventilated ribs have bottoms of monoblocs stamped with serial number and 1972 Ulm Nitro proofs. Maker’s information, model and chambers are on lefts sides of top bbls. Blued Model 32 type low profile O/U action features immovable safety, and selective single trigger. Action is engraved with a 3” spray of simple scroll on sides, make and model are on bottom. Plastic capped pistol grip stock of nicely fiddle figured red tone European walnut measures 14 1/2” over black “Kick-eez” pad. Skipline checkering is at grip. Matching target forend has Deeley type release. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2 1/8”. DAC: 1 3/8”. LOP: 14 1/2” CAST: neutral. WEIGHT WITH 12 GA. BBLS.: 8 lb. 3 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun and extra bbls. are housed in Nasco aluminom case lined in blue velvet. Case contains Krieghoff international patch, Alan wrenches and a key. CONDITION: very fine, original. Bbls. and action retaining nearly all of what appears to be their original blued finish with only a hint of sharp edge wear and silvering at rear of trigger guard. Stocks retain nearly all of their original varnish finish which shows light crazing overall and has a few scattered marks. Pad is relatively new and could fit better. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. Case shows some wear and bumps. Interior cloth is good. (22-3749/MGM). CURIO. $4,500-6,500.

importer & “Made in Italy” are on top bbl. either side of rib. Bbl. flats are stamped w/ 1984 Italian nitroproofs for 2 3/4” chambers. Coin finished low profile action is fitted w/ single selective trigger in removable trigger group. Action is engraved w/ line borders & a few bits of scroll w/ “ROTTWEIL” on the bottom. Relatively plain European walnut pistol grip stock measures 14 5/8” over black Decelerator pad on 1/4” spacer. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching target forend has Deeley type release. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in black plastic “SKB Sports” case w/ Winchester Ammunition circular label on top. Owner’s name is on plate at front. Interior is lined in blue fur. Top compartment contains Briley 3 ga. tube set. Divider is embroidered “SKB Sports”. Bottom compartment contains tube installation tools & wrenches for choke tubes (not present). Case also contains a black “Old English” pad. CONDITION: fine to very fine. Bbls. retaining over 95% blue w/ sharp edge wear. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, possibly cleaned up. Stocks retain most of a shiny new varnish. Pad is relatively new. There is a 1 1/2” stress crack on left side action area running from rear trigger guard up toward top which flexes slightly. Case is fine w/ scratches & rubs. Interior cloth is soiled. Tubes are generally fine. (22-2106/MGM).

CASE. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4”. S# 68322. The 27” monobloc bbls. fitted with ventilated rib are marked “Rottweil AMERICAN SKEET” on left side of top bbl. Right side is marked with importer (Eastern Sports International) and “MADE IN ITALY”. Bottom of monobloc is stamped with 1989 Italian Nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers. Sandblast coin finished low profile O/U action features removable firing group, immovable safety and single nonselective trigger. Action is line border engraved and has some geometric engraving around hingepin. Triggerplate is marked “Rottweil” surrounded by some light scroll. Pistol grip buttstock of well veined and lightly figured European walnut measures 14 1/2” over “Rottweil” open sided black pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching target type forend has Deeley type release. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun comes in a black plastic case with NRA sticker on top which is lined in brown cloth. Top section with divider has 3 gauge tubeset numbered “322”. Bottom compartment contains installation tool, mallet, 3 Rottweil patches and instruction booklet. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 1 1/4+”. DAC: 1 1/4”. LOP: 14 1/2”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 11 oz. CONDITION: fine to very fine, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal, most loss due to handwear on left side of forend and behind trigger guard. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. Case is good, interior shows some wear. Tube set appears good with little use. (22-2107/MGM). MODERN. $1,500-2,500.

and Invector Plus chokes. Mod & full tubes included. White target front sight with white mid bead. Silver nitride finished action has scroll ornamentation with gold plated Browning trademarks. Gold finished trigger. Beavertail forearm and full pistol grip Monte Carlo trap stock of gloss finished fancy walnut have cut checkering. LOP: 14 1/4” over original Browning trap pad. Mfg. 2008-2014. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original black foam lined box. Box contains spare choke and paperwork packet. CONDITION: near excellent. Over 99% metal finish. Very good wood finish shows a few small marks. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Thomas F. Wolfinger. (22-6156/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,000.

2195. FINE CONDITION ITHACA

5E KNICK MODEL SINGLE

BARREL TRAP GUN. Cal. 12

Ga., 2 3/4”. S# 402203T (1930). The majority of single barrel trap guns have usually seen some modifications to stock, etc. over the years. Finding an example unaltered since leaving the factory is unusual. This fine Ithaca gun has 32” demi-bloc barrel with matted ventilated rib. Breech face and flats are engine turned. Lump is stamped with S# and grade. Case hardened action with correct marks on watertable is engraved and gold inlaid in usual 5E style, with 80% coverage shaded acanthus having floral highlights within geometric borders. This engraving surrounds game scenes on sides which have flush gold inlaid birds; a struting pheasant on left and bewildered woodcock on right. Bottom of action is engraved with heraldic eagle over “MADE in U.S.A.” Ithaca name and address is in arch at top of trigger plate. Blued trigger guard with acanthus on bow, has S# on tang. Crotch figured American walnut, capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 5/8” over Hawkins pad. A vacant gold shield is on toeline. Borderless checkering with arcaded front line is on side panels. Grip checkering is of ususal 5E type with fleur de lis and ribbons. Matching flared ejector forend has Deeley type release. MEASUREMENTS: BBL: Bore Diameter: .731”. Restriction: .037” (full). Wall thickness: .035”. STOCK: DAH: 1 3/4”+. DAC: 1 7/16”. CAST: slightly off. LOP: 14 5/8”. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 8 oz. CONDITION: fine as partially refinished. Barrel blue rates about 90% and appears to be original. Engine turning also appears to be original. Case hardening color of action rates near 100% and is most likely a careful rehardening. Blue on trigger guard shows some silvering and flaking at front of bow and at grip. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original varnish finish with added oil over a good quantity of light marks and dings. Checkering shows moderate wear. Bore is bright and shiny with some light striations toward breech end. Action is tight, mechanically fine. (22-5684/MGM). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

Lot 2196

An Exceptionally Fine Best Quality James Purdey Self Opening Sidelock Ejector Double Rifle In Original Caliber 400 3” Straight With Its Original Oak & Leather Case & Accessories

And Retaining Nearly All Its Original Finish Throughout

number includes rifles of less than “Best Quality”. The .400 straight was introduced in 1906 as a Purdey proprietary cartridge and was advertised to be excellent for deer, wild boar, etc and gained popularity in India for tiger shooting. Records indicate that a total of 120 double rifles were made in this caliber, the last was sold in 1953. Although this is the most popular cartridge found in Purdey calibers, few remain unaltered today as most were converted to 45-70 over the years. This fine rifle has 25” chopper lump barrels with full length rib, tapering downward toward muzzle forming front sight ramp. The rib is stippled behind one standing two folding express rear sight. Central portion is left plain and engraved with Purdey name and address. Front is stippled as is ramp holding gold bead front sight. Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for the later 47 grain cordite load and 230 grain bullet. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with S# and bottom of left barrel is stamped with barrel maker’s initials “A.H” (Alf Harvey). Tube numbers 64003 & 4 are on loop. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold), sliding third fastener that engages short rib extension, side clips, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators and double triggers. Action is not filed with reinforcing bolsters as Purdey’s felt they were not necessary for this cartridge. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage Purdey house style rose and scroll. Maker’s name is on each lockplate and bottom of action is engraved “J. PURDEY & SONS” “London” “ England”. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. S# is on trigger guard tang which extends to engraved steel grip cap. Pistol grip buttstock of well marbled and lightly figured European walnut measures 14 1/2” over Silver pad, and features early 50’s style swept right hand cheek piece as well as the usual drop points, point pattern checkering and sling loop. Toeline is also fitted with a silver oval engraved “J.T.C.”. Matching, splinter, late style ejector forend has Anson release. (ejector springs have been removed and are stored in a bone container in case.) Iron is stamped with “B.D.” (Ben Delay). MEASUREMENTS: DAH: approx. 2 11/16”. DAC: approx. 1 7/8”. CAST: about 3/8” off. LOP: 14 1/2”. WEIGHT: 8 lb. 1 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: rifle is house in its original oak and leather case with brass corners and central medallion. Top is embossed “J.T.C.”. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed leather Purdey label in lid of a type not illustrated in Don Dallas’ book. Label has central device over legend “By Appointment to H.M. King George VI”. Case contains cleaning equipment, snap caps, Purdey marked square oil bottle, bone striker case with strikers, spring and front sight, tan leather carrying sling, striker key, cleaning brushes in brown leather wallet, pull through cleaning kit in black Morocco leather wallet, and the afore mentioned extra striker bottle containing ejector springs. Case also contains 3- 5 rd boxes of late Kynoch cartridges with soft nose bullets. CONDITION: exceptionally fine original, barrels retaining over 95% original blue with a few light marks. Action shows some minor silvering to beads, lockplates retain essentially all their color hardening, top lever is silvered on thumb piece, trigger guard shows carrying wear on front of bow, silvering on edges and thinning on tang. Hinge pin retains most of its temper-blue on head. Bright blue is strong on safety, tumblers and pin heads. Stocks retain nearly all of their original finish with a scattering of marks, mostly on butt. Checkering shows very light wear. Bores are very fine, bright, sharp and shiny. Action is tight, barrels on face, drop is excellent. Case leather is still light in color, with a good number of scuffs and marks, straps and handle are good, interior cloth is very good to fine with rubs, marks and an area worn through from rib extension. Accessories are generally good. A superb little rifle. Cartridges appear to be close to new, boxes are unopened. (22-5869/MRZ). CURIO. $25,000-35,000.

Coin finished, nicely filed boxlock action features non-automatic safety, pin cocking indicators on top, crossbolt third fastener, small reinforce to frame and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with attractively hand cut sprays of scroll within small scroll borders. Bottom of action and trigger plate has extremely fine rendering of a bull elephant done in Bulino style. Trigger plate is also engraved “FRIEDRICH WILH. HEYM” on banner. Matching top lever and trigger guard are blued. Trigger guard tang extends to steel grip cap. Pistol grip buttstock of very nicely marbled European walnut measures 15” over red solid “Old English” pad. Stock features swept right hand cheekpiece and multi-point pattern checkering at grip. A sling eye is on toeline. Matching semi-beavertail ejector forend with Deeley release, has on/off switch on bottom to disable ejectors when needed. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: approx. 3”. DAC: approx. 1 5/8”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 15”. WEIGHT: 9 lb. 13 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: rifle is housed in aluminum travel case lined in black foam, which has tan canvas leather trimmed outer cover marked “Dunns” on leather tag. Original invoice from Jaeger. Appraisal 1994 by Paul Jaeger. Appraisal 2004 by NECG for $19,995.00. Heym booklet with target (4 documents total). CONDITION: fine with evidence of some light field use perhaps one or two safaris. Barrel blue showing some high edge wear, action showing some light cleaning. Stock has some sanding marks on right side of butt but otherwise stocks retain nearly all of their original oil finish. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight, ejectors are strong and in time. Switch mechanism works well. A fine safari rifle in a caliber widely available throughout Africa. The current production of this rifle called the “Safari” model retails for over $22,000. (23-613/MGM). MODERN. $10,000-15,000.

sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Round bodied top lever action featuring side clips and hidden third fastener; is fitted with peninsula back spring locks with rebounding round bodied serpentine hammers having stylized dolphin heads. Locks are also fitted with front sliding stalking safeties. Action and locks are engraved with about 80% coverage, very small well cut scroll and rose bouquets, most likely the work of Purdey head engraver, James Lucas. Scroll engraved top lever and trigger guard are blued, S# is on trigger guard tang which extends to case hardened and engraved grip cap. Capped pistol grip buttstock of very attractive dark marbled and stump figured European walnut measures 14” over black leather faced Silver pad. Point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip and a sling eye is on toeline along with a silver oval engraved with monogram “L. C.” (?). Matching short splinter forend has Anson release. Iron is stamped with a star (unknown actioners mark). MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: approx. 2 3/8”. DAC: approx. 1 3/4”. CAST: about 1/4” on. LOP: 14”. WEIGHT: 8 lb. 3 oz.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: rifle is housed in its original oak and leather case with brass corners and central medallion engraved with the same monogram as on silver oval. Interior is lined in scarlet cloth, and lid has two labels, one is a charge card for this rifle, the other is a small paper Purdey label with 314 1/2 crossed out and 289 engraved in. This was obviously done by an engraver and this is a printed label not just an inked in change of address. The City Council of London renumbered Oxford Street in 1882. Purdey’s moved to Audley House in 1883; making this an exceptionally rare Purdey label not previously described. Case contains 2 steel bullet moulds marked with this rifles S#, one casting a solid pointed projectile with grease grooves, the other casts a bullet for paper patch and has hole for hollow pointing pin. Also included is a Purdey marked bullet seating tool, unmarked loading rod, powder measure for 4 1/4 drams, striker key, Dixon broken cartridge extractor, 2 piece short handle section cleaning rod, a covered compartment holds some cleaning brushes, spare lock pins, and a leather wallet with oiler and 8 firing pins. CONDITION: exceptionally fine, lightly refinished, showing negligible wear and only a few marks on all factory type finishes, most notably a 1/8” square ding on breech end of left barrel. Another small sharp dent is at point of checkering on left side of lockplate and a minor dent in checkering on left side of forend. Bores are bright and shiny throughout, action is tight, locks are crisp. Case leather is dry and dark, with many bumps and rubs, straps are missing, handle is partially detached. Interior cloth is good, with many bumps and rubs, soiled from contact with barrels. Some partitions and blocking moved and restored with cloth that does not quite match. Accessories are very fine, moulds still retaining their bright polish. (01-21931/MGM). ANTIQUE. $10,000-15,000.

2199. ALEXANDER HENRY DANGEROUS GAME BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE IN CUSTOM CASE. Cal. .475 No. 2 Nitro Express. S# 8179 (CA 1926). The 26” chopper lump barrels are fitted with quarter rib holding one standing leaf express rear sight (two folding leaves missing). Front ramp holds gold bead. Sunken mid rib is engraved “.475 No. 2, 85 Grs. Smokeless. 480 Gr. Bullet.” Tops of barrels are engraved “Alexander Henry & Co. 22. Frederik Street, Edinburgh.” and “Incorporated With Alex Martin & Co. Glasgow & Aberdeen.” Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for the load engraved on rib. Robust case hardened Webley PHV-1 boxlock action features non automatic safety, pivoting third fastener which engages square shouldered dolls head rib extension and double triggers. Action is line border engraved and maker’s name is engraved on both sides. Blued top lever, floorplate and trigger guard are also line engraved. S# is on trigger guard tang which extends to case hardened steel grip cap. Stock of lightly fiddle figured and marbled European walnut measures 14 7/8” over Silver type pad. Stock features side panels, point pattern checkering and silver oval as well as sling loop matching that screwed to Boss on bottom rib. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: approx. 2 9/16”. DAC: approx. 1 3/4”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 7/8”.

WEIGHT: 11 lb. 1 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: rifle is housed in custom mahogany case with brass corners. Top has small brass rectangle engraved “ALEX HENRY” “.475 DOUBLE” “R. Francis”. Case is lined in green felt, bottom section has four covered compartments, covers are mahogany and have rectangular white handles. CONDITION: exceptionally fine as completely reconditioned, most likely in London. All surfaces retaining essentially all factory quality finishes. Barrels show some minor spotting toward breech ends. Action has one or two scattered marks. Stocks have a few minor marks and some light scratches, checkering recut. Bores are fine to very fine, shiny with strong rifling throughout, some minor frosting and erosion is at throats. Action is tight, barrels are on face, mechanically fine. Case is very fine. (225865/MGM). CURIO. $8,000-12,000.

over comb, screw grip third fastener engaging square shouldered dolls head rib extension, bushed strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and gold plated double triggers (front articulated). Action and lock plates are border engraved with small scrolls. “Joseph Lang & Son” is on each lockplate. Blued trigger guard has S# on tang which extends to steel trap grip cap. Pistol grip buttstock of dark marbled, lightly figured, dense European walnut measures 14 3/8” over red “Decelerator” pad. Stock features shadow line right hand cheek piece, drop points, point pattern grip checkering and a sling eye fitted with a later sling loop on toe line. Also on toe line is a silver shield engraved “TONY” “SANCHEZ” “ARINO”; (noted African big game professional elephant hunter and author.) Matching splinter Southgate ejector forend has Anson release.

MEASUREMENTS:

CONDITION: fine as completely refinished, barrels retaining nearly all of a good quality reblack, engraving considerably softened. Action retains nearly all of a recolor case hardening, engraving compromised, very thin in spots. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done oil refinish, checkering recut, is sharp and has some overruns. Bores are good, shiny, but rifling shows considerable wear, rifle will most likely still shoot well. Action is tight, barrels are on face, ejectors are strong and in time. (22-5791/MGM) CURIO. $6,500-9,500.

STOCK: DAH: approx. 2 7/8” DAC: approx. 1 13/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 3/8”. WEIGHT: 10 lb. 12 oz.

2201.

EJECTOR

MEISTERWERKE RELIEF

GAME SCENE ENGRAVING WITH BOX. Cal. 8x57 JRS. S# 580145 (2004). The 23 5/8” shoe lump barrels are fitted with full length matted rib. Central portion is deeply swamped forming quarter rib and front sight ramp. Rib is fitted with dovetail for scope mounting, single standing “U” notch rear and gold sourdough bead front sights. Maker’s name and address are on left barrel and importers info is on right, breech ends have two inch triangles of well cut semi relief oak leaves with gold inlaid oak leaf accents. Barrel flats are stamped with December 2004 German nitro proofs. A sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Coin finished sidelock action features non automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators and double triggers (front “set”). Action is engraved with near full coverage semi relief acorns and oak leaves matching barrels. Trigger plate is gold inlaid with maker’s name and address and three oak leaves. Sidelocks are engraved with more oak leaves surrounding central ovals of game scenes with animals in full relief gold. A roebuck dashes through cutover woodland on left plate and a fallow deer trots through forest opening on right. Engraver’s signature “B. Hafner” is on left plate. Blued top lever and trigger guard are engraved with matching oak leaves. Capped pistol grip buttstock of very nicely figured and streaked European walnut measures 14 1/2” over plastic Merkel buttplate. Stock features hogback comb, shadow line right cheekpiece, plastic grip cap and point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: approx. 2 15/16”. Drop at Hogback: 2”. DAC: 1 11/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 1/2”. WEIGHT: 8 lb. 7 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box with instruction manual has label marked “2005 IWA”. CONDITION: exceptionally fine, close to as new with only a very few handling and assembly marks, mechanically crisp. (22-5668/MGM). MODERN. $5,000-8,000.

Express. S# 3071. (CA 1899). The 28” chopper lump barrels have thick reinforced breech sections and are fitted with full length matted rib, holding one standing, two folding nested leaf express rear sight and gold bead front in raised portion of rib. Unmatted area in front of express sight is engraved “Danl. Frasier & Co.” “Gun & Rifle Manufacturers” “4 Leith St Terrace Edinburgh”. Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 53 grains cordite and 400 grain bullet. “53” is crossed out and “60” newly stamped. Front part is also stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 450-400 3 1/4 at 16.5 tons. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened boxlock action has distinctive swell to back line and features non automatic safety, pivoting third fastener that engages rib extension, side clips, bushed strikers and double triggers. Action is engraved with Celtic knot borders. “DANl FRASER & Co.” is on scrolled ribbon on each side. S# is on trigger guard bow. Tang extends to horn grip cap. Well streaked European walnut, capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15” over Silver type pad and features long slim shadow line right hand cheek piece, drop points and point pattern checkering. A sling eye is set in to toeline. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2 5/8”. DAC: 1 15/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 15” WEIGHT: 9 lb. 15 oz. CONDITION: good as mostly refinished, barrels retaining over 90% reblue with some later splotches and thinning. Action retains traces of original case color and is mostly silver to gray. Other parts reblued over some fairly deep pitting on floorplate. Stocks have old oil refinish with many subsequent marks, checkering recut. Work is a bit haphazard. Bores are good to fine, slightly dark in grooves with some erosion at throats. Action is tight, barrels on face. (22-5852/MGM). CURIO. $4,500-6,500.

2203. MASTERFULLY ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID O/U SIDEPLATED BLITZ ACTION EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA SHOTGUN BARRELS BY FRANZ SODIA WITH SCOPE & CASE. Cal. 257 Roberts / 16 Ga., 2 3/4”. S# 12377. The 23 5/8” demi-bloc rifle barrels are fitted with full length matted rib; central portion cut away forming quarter rib, holding standing leaf rear sight and scope bases; as well as front ramp holding gold bead. “Franz Sodia Ferlach” is gold inlaid on central unmatted portion of rib. Bottom barrel is stamped with 1963 Ferlach nitro proofs and “.257 ROB”. 27 1/2” demi-bloc shotgun barrels are fitted with full length matted ventilated rib with gold maker’s name. Ferlach nitro proofs also date to 1963. Sling loops are fitted to both barrels sets. Gray finish side plated blitz double Kirston O/U action features automatic safety (“S” inlaid in gold) bushed strikers, pin cocking indicators at center of sideplates and gold plated double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with full coverage exceptionally well cut, semi relief shaded scroll which off sets exceptional relief carved game scenes which spill over on to sideplates. Left side depicts a trio of big horn sheep walking and jumping through rocky alpine environment. Right side depicts a trio of ducks taking wing from marsh while being vexed by a fox. Trigger plate has scene of calling auerhann on branch while his prospective mate watches. Major subjects are rendered in relief gold and are finely detailed. Backgrounds are quite good as well, bordering on exceptional. No engravers signature is found. Reinforcing bolsters are relief engraved in scrolling thistle leaves which end in flowers at top. Blued top lever has thumb piece pierced and sculpted in the form of a woodcock and the monogram “AHS” is gold inlaid. Floral pierced trigger guard has “Franz Sodia Ferlach” surrounding a large “S” gold inlaid. S# is on trigger guard tang. Well figured and lightly marbled European walnut, capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over ribbed hard rubber buttplate. Stock features shadow line right hand cheekpiece and multi-point pattern checkering at grip. A sling loop and steel cartridge trap engraved in checkerboard fashion are on toeline. Ejector forend with Deeley release serves both barrel sets. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: U .669”. O .669”. RESTRICITON: U .023” (mod). O .032” (full). Wall thickness: U .040”. O .040”. STOCK: DAH: 2 7/16”. DAC: 1 5/16”. CAST: about 1/2” off. LOP: 14”. WEIGHT: 6lb. 14 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: rifle barrels are fitted with Kahles Helia 2.3-7X scope with three post reticle in claw mounts (rear with windage adjustment). Combo is housed in black leather case with brass hardware, lined in green cloth. Case has space for action and 3 sets of barrels. CONDITION: exceptionally fine, retaining nearly all factory finishes on both wood and metal, with a few scratches in metal, and a fair number, perhaps 8 or 10 in wood. Some are fairly heavy especially on forend. All bores are bright and shiny without noted problems, mechanically fine. Scope is fine, optically clear. Case leather is good with some marks and rubs. Interior cloth shows compressions and marks. (22-5863/MGM). CURIO. $7,000-10,000.

2204. GOOD 577 BPE BOXLOCK EJECTOR

DOUBLE RIFLE BY WESLEY RICHARDS WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES ONCE THE PROPERTY OF CAPT.

ROBERT ARTHUR WARD OBE, 2ND SON OF THE 1ST EARL OF DUDLEY. Cal. 577 2 3/4” BPE. S# 14696 (1893). The 28 1/8” fine three stripe Damascus barrels are engraved “Wesley Richards 170 New Bond St London” “For 577 Express Cartridge” on deeply swamped rib. Barrels are fitted with island rear boss with dolls head extension, small island base for one standing two nested folding leaf “V” notch rear sight and another island base at muzzle for silver bead front sight. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for 577 Express. A sling eye is fitted to square base. Case hardened boxlock Anson and Deeley patent action (use number 10100 on watertable) is fitted with bolted non automatic safety (“SAFE” and “BOLTED” in gold), patent third fastener, rectangular striker bushings and double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut shaded scroll. “Wesley Richards” is on scrolled ribbon on each side. Top lever pivot is engraved “PATENT EJECTOR”. Blued top lever and floorplate are engraved with matching scroll. A prowling lion is on trigger guard bow; S# is on tang which extends to engraved steel grip cap. Well marbled and stump figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14 1/2” over basket weave solid red Pachmyr pad. Stock features checkered side panels with drop points, point pattern grip checkering, double shadow line small right hand cheekpiece, vacant silver oval and sling eye. Matching splinter Deeley ejector forend with horn tip has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2 1/2”. DAC: 1 3/4”. CAST: about 1/2” off. LOP: 14 1/2”. WEIGHT: 10 lb. 4 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: rifle is housed in its original Wesley Richards type oak and leather case with brass corners embossed “HON. R. A. WARD.” on top. Interior is lined in green cloth and has three paper Wesley Richards labels in lid, one central, with Prince of Wales plume, two flanking labels give instructions; one for loading the other for cleaning. Bottom compartment has space for rifle and accessories. They include cleaning equipment, a brass bullet mould marked “577” with base plug and hollow pointing pin, a powder measure for 160 grs. and a set of reloading tools housed in a covered compartment. Tools include brass capper/decapper by Hawksley, along with sizing and bullet seating dies, punches, etc. Also included are handwritten notes outlining loading data and a brief history of R. A. Ward. CONDITION: very fine. Barrels retaining over 90% good quality old rebrown over some scattered light pitting. Action retains traces of original case hardening color where protected. A considerable amount of original blue remains on top lever, floorplate and trigger guard. Stock retains nearly all of a light oil refinish, checkering recut. Metford rifled bores are truly fine, bright sharp and shiny throughout. Action is tight, barrels are on face, ejectors are in time. Case leather is quite dark and has a vast number of marks, scrapes and rubs (handle is missing). Interior cloth is good to very good, labels are considerably foxed and lightly soiled. Accessories are fine to very fine. Short handle of cleaning rod missing. R. A. Ward was born in 1871 the 2nd son of William Ward the 1st Earl of Dudley. The second son traditionally joined the armed services. Robert served in Africa during the Matabeleland Campaign (Rhodesia) and the Boer War between 1901-02. He also fought in the 1st World War where he was awarded the Legion of Honor. He was invested as an officer, O.B.E. in 1919. (01-22300/MGM). ANTIQUE. $8,000-12,000.

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magnum action starting around 1986. They build a little over one hundred guns a year. Some, like this rifle, are beautifully finished and engraved. This rifle has 26” heavy weight sporter barrel fitted with one standing two folding leaf rear sight with gold lines in sleeved on island base; sleeved on sling eye and sleeved on front sight ramp holding gold bead front sight with flip over white night bead. Top of barrel is gold inlaid “Doumoulin Herstal S. A. Belgium”. Caliber is in gold behind rear sight base. Belgian proofs are on left side. A2000 Dumoulin double square magnum Mauser action is fitted with engine turned bolt with turned down straight handle with knurled knob. Low profile bolt shroud is fitted with M70 type safety (right side is inlaid “S” “F” in gold). Drop box bottom metal with extended bottom tang has hinged floor plate with release button in trigger guard bow. Action, bolt shroud and bottom metal are very finely engraved, with near full coverage truly exceptional, open shaded scroll with acanthus and some floral highlights. The beauty of this engraving can not be overstated. On floorplate it surrounds oval bulino scene of Cape buffalo in open savanna is running toward viewer changing direction in mid stride. Engraver’s signature “B. Bara” is in rectangular device on top of left side wall. Classically styled pistol grip stock of very finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut measures 14 7/8” over black “Decelerator” pad. Stock features steel grip cap engraved to match remainder of rifle; swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece; ebony forend tip; two engraved recoil bolts; another recoil lug on barrel bedded with screw from bottom of forend and sling eye on toeline. Closely spaced point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and around forend. CONDITION: exceptionally fine, close to “as new”, with only a few handling marks in all fine factory finishes; most notably a small group of three or four minor marks in front of grip checkering on right side. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically crisp. A beautiful classic big game rifle. (23-422/MGM). MODERN. $15,000-22,500.

2206. EXTRAVAGANT BRACE OF H. DUMOULIN BOLT ACTION RIFLES, ONE CELEBRATING THE MARINE CORP., THE OTHER, NASA WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. It appears from the description of these unique rifles when sold at auction Feb. 25, 2010, that they were presented to Texas Govenor John Connally Jr. who was Secretary of the Navy under John F. Kennedy and Secretary of the Treasury under Richard Nixon. Both rifles are made by H. Dumoulin & Fils & Sons 1983 & 1984 as John Connally left public life after seeking the presidential nomination in 1980, it is difficult to understand why these rifles may have been presented to him; and there is no clear evidence that the story is true. 1) Cal. 300 Win. Mag. S# 1/100. The 28” tapered round barrel is fitted with one standing leaf rear sight in island base and silver bead front in short ramp having sight protector. Top of barrel is engraved with Dumoulin name and address along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”.

Barrel shank is gold and silver inlaid with scene of astronaut on EVA with space shuttle in gold in background. The gold wire outline of North America is in distance. Right is also gold inlaid “1/100”. FN action with gold plated trigger and hinged floorplate is coin finished. Bolt body is engine turned. Receiver ring is engraved with astronaut raising U.S. flag on the moon, lunar modular in background, the Earth is in the distance. Receiver ring has a gold and silver inlaid depiction of the space shuttle after blast off, shuttle is in silver, vapor trail is in gold. Area above scene is gold inlaid “SPACE LAB MISSION 1”. Raised and scrolled gold wire inlay is on right of bridge and left receiver wall, top of wall is gold inlaid “Dedicated to NASA”. Shaded scroll on bottom metal offsets scene of space shuttle blasting off on floorplate. A gold inlaid American flag is on trigger guard bow. No engraver signature is found. Pistol grip stock of well figured Claro walnut measures 14 1/2” over rifle pad with white line. Stock features swept right hand cheekpiece, two recoil bolts, rosewood forend tip and grip cap with white lines. Point pattern checkering at grip and around forend is exceptionally well cut, borders are bead carved. (22-5821/MGM).

2) Cal. 30-06. S# 1/100. The 24” medium weight barrel fitted with one standing and one folding leaf rear sight in island base and short front ramp holding silver bead front with protector is gold inlaid “H. DUMOULIN & FILS-MILMORT-LIEGE-MADE IN BELGIUM” on top. Right side is gold inlaid “1/100”. Coin finished FN standard length action is fitted with gold plated trigger and bottom metal with hinged floorplate. Action and bottom metal are engraved with near full coverage, large open shaded scroll which surrounds bulino scenes celebrating the activities of the U.S. Marine Corps. during WWII. Top of receiver bridge depicts the raising of the U.S. Flag on Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima. Scene on bottom depicts three Marines storming a beach head with the mountain in background. Receiver ring is emblazoned with the Marine Corp. insignia in relief gold inlay surrounded by “DEPT OF THE NAVY” “UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.” within gold lines. Top of left sidewall is gold inlaid “Semper Fidelis”. Engraver’s signature “P. Vincent” is on horizon at right of beach scene. Bolt body is engined turned as is cartridge follower. Pistol grip stock of dark marbled and lightly figured European walnut measures 14 5/8” over thin “Old English” rifle pad with white line. Stock features swept right hand cheekpiece, two recoil bolts, rosewood forend tip and grip cap with white lines. Point pattern checkering at grip and around forend is exceptionally well cut, borders are bead carved. (22-5822/MGM). UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: guns are housed in tan leather full length case with leather corners and tan canvas outer cover by Huey (1283). Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has Dumoulin label in lid. Bottom compartment is French fitted for both rifles, their bolts, two turn screws, handle end of three piece cleaning rod, round brass oil bottle and brass striker bottle. There are two covered compartments; one holding three detachable sling loops, the other Huey case info, a key and another auction listing with attribution but no back up. CONDITION BOTH: very fine close to new, showing some storage marks and slight rusting on bright metal. Stocks have some scattered marks. Rifles appear to be unfired. Case is exceptionally fine, leather excellent as protected by outer cover which has some rubs, interior dusty with some compressions, accessories fine. (22-5821 & 22-5822/MGM). BOTH MODERN. $12,000-18,000.

1/2” barrel, no S# is given. The company moved to Oklahoma in 1925. The bottom of the barrel (wood removed) is stamped with number “3” which also appears on the action. Barrel, action, bolt and bottom metal are all stamped with the number “1142”. Michael Petrov in “Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century Volume Two” reports that, one of four known serial number “3” Hoffman rifles is a 275 H&H. He speculates that some of these low number rifles were made for showrooms and traveling salesman and were not numbered in the usual customers range. The name “J. A. Cook” is also stamped on bottom of barrel. (A salesman ?). 1142 is possibly a Holland & Holland number. Most Hoffman rifle barrels and actions were procured directly from England. Mostly from W & C Scott who assembled most of Holland’s barrels and actions. This rifle in a Holland caliber has many Holland style features. The barrel is fitted with large and long, sleeved on quarter rib holding four folding leaf express sight. Sling eye and front sight ramp are also sleeved on. Standard length action is fitted with Lyman 35 bolt stop sight which appears to be original. Bolt has damascening on polished body, handle is cranked in usual H&H fashion, hollowed knob has two panels of checkering on bottom. Double pull trigger is retained. Dropbox bottom metal has hinged floorplate retained by button in bow. Front guard screw has large head slotted for coin in typical H&H takedown style. Barrel is engraved with lines of scroll and with a few scroll flourishes around front sight base. Scroll matching rear of barrel is on receiver ring. Bottom metal is engraved with about 60% coverage, typical Kornbrath shaded scroll which surrounds the gold monogram “AJC” (A.J. Cook) on center of floorplate. The head of a grizzly bear looking over its right shoulder is in gold semi relief on tapered trigger guard bow. Capped pistol grip stock of lightly figured, dense European walnut measures 13 3/4” over squished Silver pad and features H&H style shadowline right hand checkpiece, engraved grip cap with trap, horn forend tip, sling loop and vacant silver oval on toeline. Well cut borderless checkering has nascent fleur de lis intrusions into pattern. There is a silver rhombus at top of grip with central stamp of a five pointed star. CONDTION: very fine, retains what appears to be nearly all factory finishes, with a few light marks on barrel & on action, bolt handle and bottom metal show a goodly amount of wear and retain about 60% of their original blue. There are also a few minor marks in stock, checkering is dark with light wear. Bore is good, mostly shiny, shows some frosting and erosion at throat. (22-5787/MGM). CURIO. $8,000-15,000.

2208.

KORNBRATH. Cal. 404 Jeffrey. S# 361 (Hoffman). Mauser S# 92612 (seen on bottom of action when removed from wood). The Hoffman Arms Company opened for business in Cleveland, Ohio June, 1923. Griffin & Howe in New York opened in the same month. Both were in direct competition for the same market of custom made high-end rifles until the Great Depression brought the Hoffman company down. About two hundred rifles were made in Cleveland until mid 1925 when the company moved to Ardmore, Oklahoma. It continued there until 1930. In 1930 John Dubiel, Hoffman’s primary stocker opened his own business in Ardmore, took over Hoffman’s shop and inventory and continued Hoffman’s serial number series until 1937 when he died. He marked his rifles “John Dubiel”. A few rifles are known to have an Amarillo, Texas address. These were made after the death of Dubiel by a new company formed in August, 1940. Amarillo rifles were in their own number range. This particular rifle has 26” medium weight tapered round barrel, fitted with what appears to be integral quarter rib holding three folding express leaves marked for 1-2 & 300 yards. A wide sling eye and low front ramp holding silver bead and protector are sleeved on. Magnum length, square bridge, Mauser action, has Mauser info removed from sidewall. Receiver ring is stippled and flanked by scroll engraving. A Redfield receiver sight is fitted, staff recessed into square bridge which may have originally held Hoffman’s popular flip-up peep sight. Original trigger is retained. Bolt body is polished and damascened, bolt knob is bent slightly backward and flag safety is inlaid “SAFE” in gold. Dropbox bottom metal has hinged floorplate with button release in trigger guard bow. Removal of barrel and action from wood reveals original Mauser serial number (92612) behind recoil lug along with “MADE IN GERMANY”. Barrel is engraved with sprays of scroll along front sight ramp and around sling loop. Bottom metal is extensively engraved in the style of and undoubtably done by Rudolph Kornbrath famous Conneticut engraver, who was responsible for most of Hoffman’s engraving. It consists of about 80% coverage very well cut, varing size shaded scroll within geometric borders. This fine scroll surrounds a relief gold inlaid mountain goat in Alpine environment at center of floorplate. The gold inlaid monogram “CL?” is on trigger guard bow. Trap grip cap engraved with matching scroll, has central portrait of a snarling grizzly bear looking back over its right shoulder. Classiclly shaped pistol grip stock made of very nicely marbled European walnut was most likely done by John Dubiel of whom Michael Petrov says, “There may have been other custom makers who could make a stock as well as John Dubiel but there were none better.” The stock measures 13 1/2” over red “Old English” pad and features moulded small shadow line right hand cheekpiece, horn forend tip, sling eye, and very well cut point pattern checkering with mullered borders that wraps over top of grip and around forend. CONDITION: exceptionally fine. Barrel and action retaining 85-90% original rust blue with considerable sharp edge wear and thinning overall. Traces of bright blue remain on bolt stop and floorplate release button. Stock retains nearly all its original hand rubbed oil finish and is somewhat dry, recoil pad is a replacement which could have been fitted better. Some oil has been rubbed in at butt to help hide a couple of scuffs from installaton. Checkering shows very light wear, wood grain still visible through pattern. Bore is bright and shiny, with sharp rifling throughout, damascening remains strong. Flag safety serial number does not match. A truly great rifle! (22-5788/MGM). CURIO. $8,000-15,000.

2209. FINE JOSEF FUGGER ENGRAVED GRIFFIN & HOWE SPRINGFIELD SHORT RIFLE WITH SCOPE. Cal. 35 Whelen. S# 1656 (CA 1939). After suffering a debilitating stroke in 1937, famed engraver Rudolph Kornbrath retired. His coworker Josef Fugger continued on and was responsible for almost all of Griffin & Howe’s work until 1960. His scroll is much more delicate then that of Kornbrath and he most often depicts full bodied animals. This classically embellished prewar Griffin & Howe rifle has 22” light weight barrel without rear sight, but does have sleeved on wide sling eye and stippled front ramp with gold bead and sight protector. Top of barrel is engraved “No. 1656” “Griffin & Howe Inc. New York”. 1903 Springfield action has had rear tang slimmed and tang safety installed. A G&H side mount and Lyman 48 sight are also fitted. Bolt body, extractor, follower and bolt runway are engine turned, bolt handle marked “NS” has been lowered. Knob is checkered in five panels. Bottom metal has had trigger guard thinned and slimmed. Two stage trigger is retained, blade checkered. All metal parts are tastefully engraved with sprays of scroll and small scroll borders. Larger areas of scroll incorporate oak leaves and other acanthus elements; and this engraving scheme extends to Lyman sight base, side mount, bolt shroud and bolt handle. (Oak leaves are in semi relief at root). On the floorplate this lovely treatment surrounds a finely detailed game scene of two bighorn rams in alpine environment. Trigger guard bow depicts a quartering buffalo bull. This work is unsigned which is not unusual, as Fugger’s signature is quite scarce. Very attractive, flesh tone, lightly streaked and figured European walnut pistol grip stock measures 13 1/2” over engraved and checkered steel buttplate with trap. Trap contains staff for receiver sight and oiler. Stock features swept right hand cheek piece, horn tip, closely spaced borderless point pattern checkering at grip and around forend, and a case hardened and engraved grip cap with trap (contains rear sight aperture). Toeline is fitted with sling eye and gold oval engraved with the initials “NEJ”. Rifle is fitted with unmarked (appears to Swarovski or Zeiss) 1.5-4.5 scope with duplex reticle in G&H rings and slide. Rifle is accompanied by a brown leather sling in M70 type detachable loops. CONDTION: fine as refinished. Metal parts retaining essentially all of a fine reblue most likely done by the factory, engraving remains sharp and clear. Stock retains most of a glossy oil finish with a scattering of marks most notably four or five scratches on left side below bolt stop. Bore is very good, a bit dark in grooves (may clean), action smooth. Receiver sight base is fitted with a slide which has had aperture removed. Slide in buttplate trap has matching assembly number to base. Scope has a fair number of scratches on exterior, optically fine. (22-5796/MGM). CURIO. $5,000-8,000.

2210. SCARCE AND VERY DESIREABLE RIGBY 416 MAGNUM SQUARE BRIDGE MAUSER “BIG GAME” BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 416 Rigby. S# 4169 (Rigby) (CA 1913), S# 53484 Mauser (on bottom of action where covered by wood). This iconic rifle has 26” barrel with very heavy breech which tapers with a step to muzzle. Rear is fitted with integral serrated quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express sight with platinum lines marked for 1-2300 yds. Short front ramp holds gold bead, top of barrel is engraved “John Rigby & Co 43 SACKVILLE St. London. W.”. A sling eye is soldered and let into bottom of barrel. Bottom of barrel where covered with wood is stamped with Mauser S# and London nitro proofs for 416 cartridge. Importers name and address are also on bottom of barrel behind sling eye (G&H). Magnum length square bridge Mauser action, specially made for the 416 Rigby, has Mauser info on side wall, Rigby # is stamped on left side of receiver ring below wood. Receiver ring is engraved with the classic info “.416 Bore” “BIG GAME” “ RIGBY-MAUSER”. A view proof is also present. Bolt with temper blued extractor has classic unaltered handle with pear shaped knob. Bolt shroud is fitted with flag safety, left side silver inlaid “S”. Trigger is single stage. Bottom metal with matching Mauser # on rear is fitted with thick hinged floorplate with release button in trigger guard bow. Bow is stamped with Rigby #. Capped pistol grip stock of lightly figured dense European walnut measures 14 3/4” over Silver type pad on 1/4” hard rubber spacer. Stock features classic Rigby styling with relatively short forend without contrasting tip, recoil bolt, and steel trap grip cap (trap holding 2 spare front sights). Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and around forend. A sling loop is on toeline. CONDITION: very good to fine “as found”, refinished long ago. Metal parts retaining about 70% of an old rust reblue, presently show considerable hand wear as associated with quite a few years in the field. Disassembly shows some old cleaned pitting, mostly on bottom metal below wood surface. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish over some marks and with a good scattering subsequent. Checkering probably recut at time of refinish shows later wear and dents. Bore is very good to fine, shiny, but showing light frosting throughout and considerable erosion at throat. (most likely retains good accuracy). Action is smooth, front sight bead bent, front sling loop attached to eye with loops of wire. (22-5837/MGM). CURIO.

is engraved “Sighted for Rigby Special High Velocity” “John Rigby & Co 43 Sackville St. London W.” “.275 Bore Cartridges Pointed Bullet 140 Grains”. Left rear is stamped with London nitro proofs for 31 grains of cordite and 173 grain bullet. A Rigby type front scope mount is dovetailed through. Model 98 Mauser large ring standard length action is stamped with S# and top of receiver ring is stippled. Rigby rear scope mount is soldered to bridge. Bolt body is polished and engine turned, handle has been lowered and slimmed. Shroud is fitted with model 70 type safety. Trigger is of standard double pull type. Bottom metal is of standard military type without lock screws, S# is on bow. Round knob pistol grip stock of lightly streaked European walnut measures 13 1/2” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip and around forend. A sling loop and silver oval engraved “NEJ” are on toeline. Rifle is fitted with Zeiss Diavari-C 1.5-4.5X scope with three post reticle in custom rings. CONDITION: fine as refinished, metal parts retaining about 90% good quality reblue. Stock has a good scattering of marks and scratches in its renewed oil finish. Checkering re cut. Bore is shiny with strong rifling and some erosion at throat. Mechanically good, scope is good with a few marks on exterior, optically clear but with a flake at lower left of field. Bolt must be removed to install scope. Rifle is fitted with a brown leather sling by J.C.

2212. DAKOTA ARMS MODEL 76 AFRICAN

GRADE MAGNUM BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 416 Rigby S# R0610. These great rifles have become a world standard. This rifle has 24” medium weight barrel fitted with quarter rib holding one standing leaf express rear sight, sleeved on sling eye and front sight ramp holding gold bead with flip up white night bead. Caliber is marked on left rear. Model 76 magnum action has makers markings on left side, features model 70 type safety, drop box bottom metal and hinged floor plate with release button in trigger guard bow. Capped pistol grip stock of very nicely veined European walnut measures 13 3/4” over black “Dakota” pad. Stock features small swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, ebony forend tip, steel grip cap, two recoil bolts and well cut point pattern checkering. Action is fitted with ERA type QD scope bases and rings. CONDITION: fine, showing limited field use. Metal has some scratches and shows some light rusting with subsequent cleaning. Bolt knob somewhat silvered as are some high edges. Stock has a fair number of light marks in its original finish with two fairly deep digs at front of forend checkering. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. (23-421/MGM). MODERN. $4,500-6,500.

2213. 1961 VINTAGE GRIFFIN & HOWE DANGEROUS GAME MODEL 70 RIFLE WITH SCHMIDT & BENDER SCOPE. Cal. 375 H&H. S# 22707 (on action). Griffin & Howe #2366 (on barrel). The 24” medium weight sporter barrel is fitted with sleeved on sling eye and front sight ramp holding gold bead with knurled protector. Muzzle has been ported. Top of barrel is engraved “No. 2366 Griffin & Howe Inc. New York”, caliber is engraved at left rear. Pre-war model 70 action has had serial number removed and re-engraved along with stippling of receiver ring. Action has been opened to accept the 375 H&H cartridge.

A G&H sidemount is installed along with a Lyman model 48 base with blank slide. Bolt body and follower are engine turned. A commercial trigger has been fitted (Canjar ?). Bottom metal has had bow altered with the addition of a floorplate release button. Pistol grip stock of lightly fiddle figured American walnut has classic G&H styling and measures 14 1/8” over Silver type pad. Stock features swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, horn forend tip, recoil bolt, steel grip cap, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and around forend. Toeline is fitted with sling stud and has a gold oval engraved “NEJ”. Rifle is fitted with a brown leather sling in QD loops. Rifle also comes with Schmidt & Bender 1.4-4X Zenith scope with three post and crosshair reticle in G&H rings and slide. CONDITION: fine, metal retaining about 80% original blue, most wear is evident on bottom metal. Stock retains nearly all oil finish with a scattering of marks and a few fairly deep scratches. Bore is bright and shiny, mechanically fine, scope is very fine close to “as new”, optically clear. (22-5798/MGM). CURIO. $3,500-5,500.

sporter weight barrel fitted with stippled quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight with gold lines. A sling eye and front sight ramp are banded on. Ramp holds silver bead front sight under knurled protector. Muzzle is ported. Top of barrel is engraved “No. 2751 Griffin & Howe, Inc. New York, N.Y.” caliber is on left barrel shank. Model 1909 action has receiver ring stippled and G&H side mount fitted. Bolt has engine turned body and lowered handle with pear shaped knob checkered in five panels and engraved with feather burst on end. An aftermarket bolt shroud with M70 type safety is fitted, as is a Canjar trigger. Original bottom metal is retained with release button built up. Trigger guard bow is reshaped. Classically styled pistol grip stock of dense lightly marbled European walnut measures 13 1/2” over Neidner checkered steel buttplate with trap. Stock features swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, steel grip cap, horn forend tip and classic G&H checkering around grip and forend. A gold oval on toeline is engraved “NEJ”. Barrel channel is stamped with last three digits of S# and “G&H 87”. Inletting of action is stamped with stock maker’s initials “ST”. A braided leather sling is in QD loops. Rifle is mounted with Zeiss Diatal-C 4X scope with duplex reticle in G&H rings and slide. CONDITION: very fine. Appears essentially unused since being custom built with only a few handling marks mostly found on wood. Checkering remains light and crisp. Bright shiny bore. Mechanically fine. Scope is also very fine, optically clear. (23-124/MGM). MODERN. $3,000-5,000.

box alloy bottom metal marked “Made in England”. Hinged floor plate is marked “4 Cartridges”. S# is on trigger guard bow. Pistol grip stock of very nicely figured and lightly marbled European walnut measures 14 1/8” over Silver pad and features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand shadow line cheek piece, horn forend tip, recoil bolt, steel grip cap with trap holding spare front sight, vacant gold oval and sling loops. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and around forend. Action is fitted with Bausch & Lomb 2.5-8 variable scope with crosshair retical in B&L bases. CONDITION: fine as refinished, metal parts with good quality rust reblue, wood with new oil finish has a few subsequent marks, checkering is recut and is sharp. Bore is very fine, with sharp rifling throughout and little evidence of erosion at throat. Mechanically fine, trigger is adjusted to be very light. Scope shows a considerable number of marks and scratches on exterior, optically somewhat clouded. (22-5857/MGM) CURIO. $3,500-5,500.

2216. MANNLICHER SHOENAUER FACTORY CUSTOM MODEL 1950 INSCRIBED BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 257 Roberts. S# 7241. Bbl. 24” matching numbered with banded ramp front sight having dovetailed German silver bead plus 2 leaf express sight at rear. Mfg. 1952 with finely checkered walnut 1/2 stock having white inlays and engraved bottom metal to include silver Roe buck head on trigger guard along with engraving on tang and floorplate also inscribed with “COL. ARMSTRONG”, “NCO CLUB”, “1953” and “FURSTENFELDBRUCK”. Near end of forend is barrel band for stock security plus corresponding black forend tip; matching grip cap and serrated buttplate. Each side of stock at action has inlays of oak leaf branches plus ram’s head on right and moose on left; right side of buttstock has full buck standing on forest floor. Left side of action indicates Steyr manufacture as does logo on floorplate. Quality high gloss blued finish, straight butterknife bolt handle (grooved on underside), right side sliding safety plus redundant safety on rear of bolt. Action interior nicely stoned to in the white finish along with some nicely strawed parts. Fitted with double set triggers. Stock has European style 1” swivels, indexed screws, raised RH cheekpiece, plus wrap around checkering on forend; standard 2 panels at grip area with long points at forward ends. Consignor states special features described were performed by the factory. Furstenfeldbruck was air field used by the Germans before and during World War II in Bavaria, Germany; post war, it was used by the US until 1957 when it was given back to Germany. Internet search of Col. Armstrong was fruitless as no time frame or first name was available. CONDITION: very good to excellent appearance having light handling marks around the stock between the floorplate and forend checkering. Some other light handling marks are on the bottom of the stock forward of forend checkering and on toe line (mostly between grip cap and swivel) of the buttstock. Metal finish and bore are near excellent. Very nice rifle in great, noncatalogued caliber. (23-447/NW). CURIO. $7,000-9,000.

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Barrel is Mannox coated for durability and resistance to corrosion; makings consist of proofs, caliber and distributor (Gun South Inc. of Trussville, AL). Mfg. March 1989 (1980-1996) with coin finished receiver, butterknife bolt handle, magazine base and floorplate having scroll engraving plus deep relief Roe deer scene on left rear of receiver (1 buck & 2 does). Company promoted features of 7.7 pounds, sub MOA performance and 1 in 8.6 inches barrel twist rate. Consignor states this ornate rifle was part of the Prince Faisal Collection; no further info as to which one or which country of reign. Finely checkered (2 line borders) full length (Stutzen) left handed European walnut stock with matte finish having Bavarian style double flame cheekpiece, sling studs, factory brown ventilated recoil pad, LH palm swell (Bundsweir pistol grip), wrap around forend checkering, slant cut forend cap and rosewood grip cap having Steyr logo inlay. Receiver is factory drilled and tapped for scope mounts w/ plug screws in place. Safety is rotating wheel in line behind bolt shroud that has integral cocking indicator. Very fine single stage gold plated trigger pull that also operates in single set mode for an even lighter pull; LOP is Steyr standard at 13 7/8”. Smooth operating bolt having rear locking lugs is jeweled with Sako style extractor. Trigger guard assembly has spring plunger magazine ejector feature and indexed screws. MAGS: 1 steel single column 3 round w/ continuation of action engraving to include vignette of buck head and shoulders. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent including bore; new unfired appearance. (23-446). MODERN. $7,000-9,000.

50473. Chapuis Armes of St. Bonnet le Chateau, France, is a maker of big bore double rifles and shotguns. Scalloped boxlock action. Double triggers. Ejectors. Case colored laser engraved action with a cape buffalo on the floorplate. Each set of bbls. has its individual beavertail forearm. Steel capped pistol grip cheek piece stock with long tang trigger guard. Stock set of satin finished fine Turkish walnut with hand checkering. Toeline of stock and both bbls. have swivel eyes. LOP: 14-1/2’’ over an aftermarket Limbsaver pad. Stock is equipped with a Mercury recoil reducer. BARREL NO 1: 470 Nitro Express. 23-1/2’’ with hooded ramp red fiber optic sight and quarter rib mounted express rear sight having one standing and three folded leafs. Rib behind sight has an added screw attached base for a Trijicon reflex sight. BARRELS NO 2: 12 Ga. 26’’ with concave rib and long red fiber optic sight. Bbl. is fitted with Beretta/Benelli style interchangeable chokes, 4 standard and 2 extended tubes are included. WEIGHT with rifle bbls: 11 lbs, 2.4 ozs. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: makers molded case. Case contains 470 NE snap caps, Trijicon sight & box, spare chokes, test target and case instructions. CONDITION: receiver retains 90% case colored finish showing carry wear. Both bbls. retain over 97% blue and have very bright bores. Satin wood finish shows very small marks. (23-724/DS). MODERN. $10,000-15,000.

w/ hand checkering.

LOP: 14-5/8’’ over a thin black Old English pad. Toeline of stock & bbl. have swivel eyes.

WEIGHT: 10 lbs, 7 ozs. Introduced in 1995.

CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 98% metal finish. Wood has very good original finish showing scattered marks. Bright near excellent bores. (23-739/DS). MODERN. $7,000-11,000.

2220. AN EXTREMELY RARE & MASSIVE 7 BORE SINGLE BARREL FLINTLOCK BIG GAME RIFLE BY JOHN MANTON ONE OF ONLY THREE SUCH IMPRESSIVE MANTON RIFLES KNOWN WITH SILVER PRESENTATION FROM THE MARQUIS OF HUNTLEY SERIAL NUMBER 1480, CIRCA 1791; EX COLLECTION: W. KEITH NEAL. Cal. 7 bore (.875 groove dia. multi-groove rifling) S# 1480 (1791). Only two other large bore John Manton rifles are known. This exceptional early example has 33” swamped octagon barrel of stub twist with under rib fitted with two beaded pipes which hold rosewood ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under tail). Top flat is fitted with one standing leaf rear and brass bead front sights dovetailed through. Breech end is deeply impressed with oval gold poincon of Manton’s second style stamped “MANTON” “LONDON”. A gold band is also at breech end. Touchhole is gold lined. Bottom of barrel is stamped with London proofs and S#. Breech iron is engraved with some scroll and a stag. Early style flintlock with rebated tail has borders of lockplate and serpentine cock decorated with oval moulding as found on “Best” guns before 1800. It is interesting to note that this work is very precise and smooth and must have taken many man hours to accomplish. After 1800 locks generally had border engraved chamfered plates. Later flintlocks after CA 1810 had flat plates and were much less work to make. Lock features semi waterproof gold lined pan, bridled roller frizzen with small roller on tail which rides over hump on feather spring. Spring itself is nicely filed with bulbous finial. Serpentine cock is also well filed and held at half cock with back sliding safety. Center of lock is engraved “-MANTON-”. Internal inspection shows temper blued parts and well filed bridle with scroll decoration. Trigger is “set”. Stock of lightly figured dense European walnut measures 14 1/4” over steel buttplate with long top tang engraved with running stag. Stock features swept right hand cheekpiece, early style square grip checkering with intentional over runs and horn forend tip. Double beaded trigger guard with early type fat pineapple finial has engraving of stag on bow, tang ends in a curl forming pistol grip. Stock attaches to barrel with two captive side bolts through oval silver escutcheons. A bale type sling loop is at forend with matching loop on flattened toeline. A full size silver sideplate is tacked on and engraved “A Gift From The Most Noble” “The Marquis of Huntley” “To Captain David Rofs of Kendeace”. (sic.) (The Marquis is most likely George Gordon who became the 5th Duke of Gordon on his father’s death in 1810. He rose to the rank of General of the “Gordon Highlanders”.) A family crest of a strutting fox passant (Ross of Kindace) is surmounted by the Ross legend “CAUTE NON ASTUTE” on a banner. This crest is over the initials “DR”. Silver oval at top of grip is engraved with the crown of Marquis over the monogram “MJC” ?. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Copy of Bonhams sale info. CONDITION: very good to fine. Barrel retaining about 70% of what appears to be its original brown giving good definition to pattern. Iron furniture shows traces of original charcoal blue but is mostly smooth gray to brown. Stock retains most of what appears to be its original oil finish with some added oil as maintenance and shows light wear with a fair number of bumps and scratches. Stock is sound without any noted repairs. Bore is very good to fine, shiny but with scattered light pitting. Lock is crisp, there is some loss to gold in poincon. PROVENANCE: George Gordon, Marquis of Huntley, David Ross, William Keith Neal Collection (described on pg. 67 “THE MANTONS: Gunmakers”), Sold Bonhams Nov. 10, 2005 Lot 30. (01-21899/MGM). ANTIQUE. $20,000-30,000.

2221. DESIREABLE JOSEPH MANTON

DOUBLE FLINTLOCK GAME GUN WITH “NEW IMPROVEMENTS” EX. KEITH NEAL COLLECTION. Cal. 20 bore. S# 6176 (1813). The beginning of the 19th century saw gunmakers doing their best to improve the flintlock. Joseph Manton, as the top London gunmaker became obsessed with making the locks waterproof. His other improvements were to make sighting easier and guns safer. This gun shows most of these features. The 32” stub twist barrels are fitted with his “elevating” rib which is engraved “Joseph Manton’s NEW Improvements by His Majesty’s Patent”. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with S# and “CL” (Charles Lancaster noted barrel forger). Inset patent breeches are a fine example of Manton’s attempts to make guns waterproof and have large rectangular openings either side of rib extension for any water running down outside barrel to pass through. Water would be channeled to the bottom of gun and exit through a rectangular hole behind trigger plate pineapple. Platinum lined touchholes are on circular bosses which were covered by extensions on frizzens to channel water out and away from pan. Breeches are also stamped with S#’s and “CL”. Breech iron is near fully engraved with attractive sweeping scrolls and floral highlights. Locks with feather engraved chamfered plates are fitted with waterproof pans of latest style. Bridled roller frizzens with aforementioned waterproofing improvements are engraved “Joseph Manton” and “PATENT” around use numbers 6301 and 6302. Rollers are on frizzens and engage high lumps on tops of feather springs. Late style Manton cocks have notches which engage platinum weighted Manton patent gravitating stops. These were intended to be a safety feature. When the gun was put in vertical position, as when being loaded, these “safeties” would pivot automatically into position to keep cocks in place with no danger of accidental discharge. Hunters who shot high pheasants and overhead waterfowl were not overly happy with this mechanism. Locks and cocks are engraved with feather bursts, some scroll and game scenes, which consists of well executed bird dog on tails and two pheasant toward rear of cocks. “Joseph Manton” “LONDON” is under pans. Stock of lightly figured and marbled European walnut measures 13 3/4” over steel buttplate with long top tang engraved with flags and shields. Trigger plate has late style pineapple finial, trigger guard with feather engraved borders has flags, etc. on bow. S# is on tang. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip and stock attaches to barrels with captive side bolt through silver oval escutcheons. Rosewood ramrod with brass tip and tail (worm under cap) mounts through two plain pipes and pineapple thimble matching trigger plate.

MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2 1/4”. DAC: 1 7/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 13 3/4”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 7 oz.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of Christie’s auction info. CONDITION: good as lightly refinished. Barrels retaining nearly all of a rebrown, engraving remains clear. All iron and steel parts cleaned to silver gray over some light pitting. Stock with light oil refinish has some subsequent marks and scratches, checkering recut. Bores are shiny with light pitting, mechanically fine. PROVENANCE: Ex. Keith Neal Collection, tag on trigger guard bow with number G242. Described on pg. 253 “THE MANTONS Gunmakers”. Sold Christie’s Oct. 24, 2001 Lot 90. (01-21977/MGM). ANTIQUE. $7,500-15,000.

swamped rib. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with London proofs and S# which is also on patent breech plugs that are not inset. Plugs are inlaid with gold lines on tops and have gold touch holes. Locks with beveled plates having rebated pointed tails are fitted with serpentine cocks, waterproof pans, bridled frizzens and feather springs with large rollers and bulbous finials. Locks have double line border engraving on chamfers and “MANTON” is under pans.

Borders of cocks are filed in usual late 18th century “Best” style with ovolo moulded edges. Top spurs turn backward. Trigger plate has early style wide pineapple finial. Trigger guard, engraved with dog on bow, has curl at rear forming grip which is engraved with S#. Well streaked and lightly figured European walnut stock measures 14 3/8” over steel buttplate with long top tang engraved with a pair of hanging birds. Stock features swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, square grip checkering and a silver oval at top of grip engraved with a greyhounds head under the motto “VIRTUS MILLE SCUTA”(possibly the Clifford family). Stock attaches to barrels with captive sidebolt through oval silver escutcheons. A greenheart ramrod with steel tip and steel worm tail mounts through two beaded pipes and pineapple thimble. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2”. DAC: 1 5/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 3/8”. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 6 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in an original John Manton mahogany case with pendular hook and key fastener (key escutcheon is inverted teardrop shaped bone). Top is fitted with circular “D” ring handle, central medallion is unengraved. Case is lined in green cloth and a small John Manton label in lid is of the type used between 1801-15. Bottom compartment has lift our lock tray with bone knob affixed with an original W. Keith Neal Collection tag number “C193”. Case contains some early accessories including Sykes marked leather shot snake, three piece brass and rosewood cleaning rod in leather case, steel powder and shot container, walnut handled combination turn screw, early type dimpled wad punch marked “20” and a leather wallet for flints (containing five unused “Best” Brandon flints), unmarked copper bodied powder flask in a compartment with removable bottom. Another flint wallet is in this compartment contains four used flints. Space under lock platform contains lock pin. CONDITION: fine as partially refinished. Barrels retaining over 90% very well done re-brown over some light pitting. Locks have traces of original case hardening color. Trigger guard and lockplate also have traces of original blue but all are mostly gray-brown. Most bright blue remains on feather springs. Stock retains over 80% original oil finish with a large number of light marks and scratches. Bores are bright and shiny retaining most of their straight scratch “rifling”. Exterior of case is fine with many scratches. Interior cloth is very good to fine with compressions and fading. Barrel partition has some later cuts. Accessories are generally good to fine. This gun is listed in “THE

MANTONS GUNMAKERS” but a case is not described. A very lovely early John Manton. 01-21995/MGM). ANTIQUE. $8,000-15,000.

WITH CASE & ACCESSORIES. Cal. 14 bore. S# 6783 (1818). The 30 1/2” skelp twist barrels are engraved “John Manton & Son DOVER STREET” on slightly raised rib. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with S# and London proofs along with “WF” (William Fullerd barrel forger). Deeply inset patent breeches with sides further cut away to aid in shedding water have inlaid platinum lines and platinum touch holes. Rib extension is feather engraved. Breech iron is engraved with semi relief acanthus scrolls and amorial highlights. Locks, with chamfered plates having rebated tails are fitted with serpentine cocks, Manton patent “V” waterproof pans with platinum line at bottoms, lipped bridled frizzens, engraved “Jno Manton & Son” “Patent” and feather springs with large rollers and bulbous finials. Locks are engraved with feather borders and sprays of scroll. Maker’s name over “PATENT” is at centers. Trigger plate has usual pineapple finial. Square front trigger guard with armorial designs on bow, has S# on tang. Stock of dense stump figured European walnut measures 14” over steel buttplate with long top tang engraved with arms. Point pattern checkering is at grip and a vacant silver rectangle is at top of grip. Stock attaches to barrels with captive sidebolt through oval silver escutcheons. Rosewood ramrod with brass tip and tail (worm under tail) mounts through two plain pipes and pineapple decorated thimble. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2 3/16”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14”.

WEIGHT: 7 lb. 0 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in what appears to be its original mahogany case. Exterior has circular flush mounted “D” ring handle with pendular hook closure, key escutcheon is tear shaped bone. Interior is lined in green cloth and a John Manton 6 Dover St. small paper label is in lid of the type used from 1815-20. Bottom compartment fits this gun exactly and contains, copper bodied foliage embossed powder flask marked “Sykes Patent”, small brass flask with embossed body which is unmarked, unmarked shot flask with dipper type spout, dimpled wad punch stamped “17”, steel and mahogany bowtie type pair of turn screws, three polished steel powder and shot containers, small pewter oil bottle, two piece brass and ebony cleaning rod with short handle and long bottom section and a brown leather flint wallet which also contain combination turn screw and vent pick. Locks are housed under two covered compartments with turned bone knobs. CONDITION: very good as partially refinished. Barrels retaining over 90% rebrown with fine definition to pattern, engraving clear. Locks and other iron parts show light cleaning to smooth gray patina. Traces of bright blue remain on feather springs. A considerable amount of original blue remains on trigger guard and buttplate. Stock retains most of what appears to be its original oil finish with a scattering of light marks, checkering recut. Bores are bright, lightly frosted throughout. Locks and frizzens are fine. Case exterior shows a myriad of small marks and dents in its old, possibly original finish. Interior cloth is good with light soiling, compressions and some fading. Accessories are good to fine. This gun would most likely make a very fine shooter. (01-21922/MGM). ANTIQUE. $6,000-12,000.

under a crown. Breech iron is engraved with open shaded scroll. Locks with flat plates having square tails are fitted with broad faced hammers with heavily shielded noses to partially enclose tube mechanism. Pivoting tops are controlled by straight feather springs with rollers. Locks and hammers are engraved with open flowing scroll. “Joseph Manton Patent” is under feather springs and fronts of plates are engraved with coiled sea monsters with eagle heads. Trigger plate has usual pineapple finial. Trigger guard with arms on bow has S# on tang. Stock of lightly veined European walnut measures 14 5/8” over steel butt plate with long tang engraved with arms. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. Stock attaches to barrels with captive sidebolt through oval silver escutcheons. A greenheart ramrod with brass tip and tail (worm under tail) mounts through two plain pipes and pineapple decorated thimble. A rectangular silver crest plate at top of grip is engraved with a horses head rampant. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2 5/8”. DAC: 1 3/4”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 5/8” WEIGHT: 7 lb. 6 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in its original mahogany case with sliding lock fastener and key lock having teardrop shaped bone escutcheon. Top of case is fitted with circular “D” ring handle, central medallion is engraved with horses head matching crest found on gun. Case is lined in green cloth and Joseph Manton label in lid is of the type used between 1820-1825. Bottom compartment is fitted with platform for locks and contains a fine array of accessories that appear to be original; including tin and brass powder measure with angeled spout marked “PATENT”, a shot flask with pullout spout, correct for period two piece greenheart and brass cleaning rod with flattened handle, two shot and powder containers by Sykes, steel ring with holders for tubes, wad punch marked “16” and the original key. CONDITION: fine as somewhat refurbished. Barrels retaining over 85% old re-brown most likely done when barrels were shortened for some reason as they are 2” short of fitting their original case. Breech iron and locks retain about 30% of their case hardening color. Trigger guard and buttplate retain about 30% of their original blue. Stock retains most of its original finish with considerable wear at grip and forend. Bores are bright, lightly frosted. Locks are fine. Case shows a large number of bumps and scratches of what appears to be its original finish. A two foot crack is along front edge. Interior cloth is good to very good with many rubs and marks, label is considerably foxed and with some rubs through. Accessories are generally very good to fine. (01-22000/MGM). ANTIQUE. $6,000-12,000.

transitions to sixteen sided and then to round through fancy wedding band. It is also fitted with underrib. Bottom of barrel is stamped with S#, London proofs and barrel maker’s initials “CL” (Charles Lancaster). Barrel is converted to percussion with new patent breech with vented platinum blowout. Top of patent breech is engraved with shell motif and scrolls. Breech iron with filed in fence is near fully engraved with very well cut open shaded scroll. Lock with flat plate having square tail is fitted with flat faced serpentine hammer with dolphin head. Lock plate has feather border engraving with a stand of arms at tail. Scroll engraving that matches breech iron is at front. Center is engraved “Joseph Manton” “LONDON”. Trigger plate has stylized pineapple finial. Trigger guard with more arms on bow, has S# on tang. Straight grip stock of dense lightly marbled European walnut measures 14” over steel buttplate with long top tang engraved with arms and flags. Square checkering is at grip. A vacant silver rectangle with clipped corners is at top of grip. Forend tip is horn and stock attaches to barrel with two captive sidebolts through oval silver escutcheons. Greenheart ramrod with brass tip and tail (worm under cap) mounts through two plain pipes and beaded steel thimble. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in its original mahogany case with flush mounted circular “D” ring handle. The number “3” is painted within circle. Case has key lock closure and escutcheon is of inlaid bone and teardrop shaped (typical for Manton cases). Case is lined in green cloth and a paper Joseph Manton Davies Street label is in lid as used between 1812-19. Case contains a pigskin covered powder flask by James Dixon, a leather shot snake by Hawksley, brass adjustable powder and shot measures with ebony handles, an Eley cap tin and another tin for gun nipples, there is also an old Japanned tin with brass top for Evans rangoon oil. Lock sits on a mahogany platform with bone knob. Also included is the original key. CONDITION: exceptionally fine as completely refurbished at time of conversion to percussion. Barrel retaining nearly all of its superb re-brown with excellent definition to twist pattern. New patent breech retains over 70% case hardening color with loss due to flaking on sides. Nipple is bright, appears never used. Breech iron, lock and trigger plate retain nearly all case hardening color. Re-blue of trigger guard and buttplate remains nearly intact with only a few minor marks and small rub on heel. Temper blue of trigger blade and stock bolts is very strong, over 80%. Renewed varnish finish of stock is also exceptionally fine with only a few minor marks noted around lock screw and a 1 1/2” vertical compression on right side of butt. Bore is very shiny and shows a few minor striations. Lock is fine. Case retains most old finish on exterior with some added varnish over marks and scratches. Interior cloth is very fine with some minor rubs, partitions are good, label is very fine, somewhat foxed. Accessories are generally very fine with shiny brass and bright Japan finish, leather of shot snake is very good with minor cracks. Key still retains most of its original bright polish. This gun is listed in ‘THE MANTONS: GUNMAKERS by Keith Neal & Back on page 249 where it is listed as a cased single barreled 10 bore converted to cap lock. (01-22998/MGM). ANTIQUE. $8,000-12,000.

proofs. On these early guns and rifles no S# is found, the earliest recorded John Manton number is 815 (CA 1789). Breech iron is engraved with arms, scroll and a bird. Flint lock of Manton’s earliest style having rebated plate and file decoration behind fence; also features gold lined semi waterproof pan, bridled roller frizzen and feather spring with bulbous finial. Serpentine cock with incurved comb is fitted with backsliding safety that bolts both cock and frizzen. Lock is filed with ovolo moulding around plate and cock in “Best” late 18th century style. Center of lock plate is engraved “-MANTON-”. Internal inspection reveals swiveled main spring and file decorated bridle. Early type broad trigger is “set”. Walnut stock with very low comb is iron mounted, trigger plate has early style broad pineapple finial. Double beaded trigger guard has curl at rear forming grip, and buttplate has dog and bird engraving on top tang. Right side of stock is fitted with very rare pivoting steel patchbox cover engraved with flags and arms within feather borders. Patchbox contains some round balls and a note which reads “This rifle shoots dead on” “at 30 yards with 3/4 drams””fine powder-ball wrapped””in thick calico patch”. “W. K. Neal 28/7/1951” and also retains an original W. Keith Neal Collection tag number “G275”. Stock features long swept shadowline cheekpiece and early type coarse checkering with intentional over runs. Stock has horn forend tip and attaches to barrel with two captive sidebolts through oval steel escutcheons. What appears to be original greenheart ramrod with horn tip and steel tail, mounts through two beaded pipes and matching thimble. CONDITION: very good. Barrel retaining perhaps as much as 60% original brown, lock has traces of original case hardening color. Traces of original blue remain on trigger guard and patchbox cover. Stock retains most of its original finish showing moderate wear with a good number of marks and scratches. Bore is fine with some light pitting toward muzzle, lock is crisp, retaining button for patchbox is missing. (01-21889/MGM). ANTIQUE. $6,000-12,000.

2227. JOHN MANTON DOUBLE FLINT SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Cal. 20 bore. S# 7005 (1819). The 32” skelp twist barrels are engraved “John Manton & Son DOVER STREET” on slightly raised rib. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with S# and London proofs. Deeply inset patent breeches have some inlaid platinum lines and platinum touch holes. Rib extension is feather engraved. Breech iron is engraved with semi relief acanthus scrolls and floral highlights. Locks with chamfered plates having rebated tails are fitted with serpentine cocks, Manton patent “V” waterproof pans, lipped bridled frizzens, engraved “Jno Manton & Son” “Patent” and feather springs with large rollers and bulbous finials. Locks are engraved with feather borders, sprays of scroll and arrows in quivers. Maker’s name over “Patent” is at centers. Trigger plate has usual pineapple finial, trigger guard with armorial designs on bow, has S# on tang. Stock of attractively marbled stump figured European walnut measures 14” over steel buttplate with long top tang engraved with arms. Point pattern checkering is at grip and a vacant silver rectangle is at top of grip. Stock attaches to barrels with captive sidebolt through oval silver escutcheons. Rosewood ramrod with brass tip and tail (worm under tail) mounts through two plain pipes and pineapple decorated thimble. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 1 5/8”. DAC: 1 3/8”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 11 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in an old Manton case with pendulum hook and key closure (key escutcheon is teardrop shaped and made of bone in usual Manton fashion). Top has circular “D” ring handle. Case is lined in green cloth and there is a small J. Manton label in lid of the type in use between 18151820. Case has platform for mounting of locks and contains an acanthus embossed copper bodied powder flask by Dixon, BGI powder measure, three piece brass and walnut cleaning rod and four etched Sykes type steel powder and shot containers marked “Patent”. Design on exterior shows hunter in various poses on one side with birds, acanthus, etc. on other. Case also contains a key which does operate lock. CONDITION: very good as lightly refinished. Barrels retaining over 80% re brown with good definition to pattern, engraving softened. Locks and other iron parts show cleaning to bright toning back to silver and gray brown. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish over some deep marks and some subsequent marks. Bores are bright and shiny, locks and frizzens are fine. Case exterior retains most original finish, interior cloth is fine with some discoloration, rubs and soiling. Accessories are good, powder and shot containers very fine. This gun would most likely make a very fine shooter. (01-21928/MGM). ANTIQUE. $5,000-10,000.

2228. SCARCE JOHN MANTON & SON SINGLE PERCUSSION RIFLE. Cal. 61. S# 9894 (1830). The 32” octagon twist steel barrel with underrib is engraved “John Manton & Son DOVER STREET” on top flat behind single standing “U” notch rear sight. Front bead is platinum. Bottom of barrel is stamped with S#, British proofs and “23”. Patent breech with S# on hook and vented platinum blow out is engraved with acanthus and scroll. Breech iron without fence is also engraved with acanthus scroll. Lock of usual Manton type for the period, which attaches to patent breech with screw from left is fitted with early style flat bodied hammer with stylized dolphin head. Lock is fitted with back sliding safety that engages hammer at half cock. A fly is fitted into tumbler. Lock is engraved with 70% coverage open scrolling acanthus with coiled sea monster highlights. “JOHN MANTON & SON” “PATENT” is at center. Trigger plate with set trigger has acanthus engraved pineapple finial, trigger guard with acanthus scroll on bow has S# at top of scrolled tang forming grip. Lightly figured dense European walnut stock measures 14 1/8” over steel buttplate with acanthus engraved long top tang. Stock features flattened toeline, swept right hand shadow line cheekpiece and flat checkering at grip. Top of grip is set with silver rectangle engraved with the crown of an Earl over three fanned arrows tied at center. Forend tip is horn and stock attaches to barrel with captive sidebolt through oval silver escutcheons. An ebony ramrod with horn tip and brass tail mounts through two plain pipes and beaded steel thimble. CONDITION: very good. Barrel retaining a considerable amount of its original brown with good definition to pattern under lightly pitted surface. There are traces of original color on breech plug and lock plate. Engraving remains clear. Other metal parts show cleaning to dark gray. Stock shows a considerabe number of marks and dings in the remainder of its original finish. Bore is fine to very fine, shiny with some light scattered pitting. Lock is fine, safety is operable. Set trigger works. Rifle is not listed in “THE MANTONS: GUNMAKERS”. It appears that John Manton made very few rifles either double or single. This rifle would be an ideal companion for any primitive weapon hunting season. (01-23001/MGM).

Made half a decade after the percussion system had become popular for sporting guns this late style flintlock gun has 32” skelp twist barrels engraved “John Manton and Son Dover Street” on raised wide game rib. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with London blackpowder proofs for 17 Ga and with S#’s. Case hardened inset patent breeches with platinum touch holes have well cut scroll engraving on top flanked by platinum lines. Breech iron is also well engraved with full coverage shaded scroll and acanthus. Locks with chamfered plates and rebated square tails are fitted with late style French cocks, waterproof “V” pans, bridled roller frizzens with patent flash gates that are engraved “Jno. Manton & Son Patent” on fronts. Large rollers are on feather springs which have bulbous finials. Lockplates have vertical feather engraving on chamfers as well as open scroll on faces. Cocks and frizzens are engraved to match, each lockplate is engraved with maker’s name over “Patent” in front of cocks. Trigger plate has scroll engraved pineapple finial, trigger guard with scroll on bow has S# on tang. Very nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut, swan neck stock measures 14 5/8” over steel buttplate with scroll engraved top tang. Stock attaches to barrels with captive side bolt through oval silver escutcheons. Rosewood ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under tail) mounts through two plain pipes and pineapple thimble. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2 1/16”. DAC: 1 9/16”. CAST: about 1/2” off. LOP: 14 5/8”. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 2 oz. CONDITION: fine as lightly refinished. Barrels retaining nearly all of a very good rebrown with fine definition to pattern. Locks retain traces of original case hardening where protected. A considerable amount of charcoal blue remains on trigger plate, trigger guard as well as buttplate tang which may be original. Stock retains most of a light oil refinish over some scattered light marks. Bores are fine, shiny over a few scattered light pits. Right lock is crisp, left frizzen is a bit sluggish and does not close tightly (cam shows considerable wear). This fine gun would most likely make and excellent shooter. (01-21896/MGM). ANTIQUE. $5,000-7,500.

bbls. have a heavy reinforced breech section which ends about 21 1/2” from muzzles. Top rib is engraved “Joseph Manton & Son” & with Holles St. address. Bottoms of barrels. are stamped with London black powder proofs for 16 bore, S#s & bbl. makers initals “TE” (Thomas Evans). An ebony ramrod with brass head & tail (worm under tail) is held by two plain pipes. Patent breeches with scroll engraving on rib extension have vented platinum plugs. Case hardened breech iron is nicely engraved with shaded scroll. Locks with rounded tails are fitted with flatfaced serpentine hammers. Locks & hammers are engraved with very well cut open scroll. “Joseph Manton & Son” is on each lockplate. Trigger plate has stylized pineapple finial with pineapple engraving matching thimble. Trigger guard with open scroll on bow has S# on tang. Stock is of nicely fiddle figured light colored European walnut & measures 14 3/8” over steel buttplate with long scroll engraved top tang. Flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip & a vacant truncated rectangular silver crest plate is at top of grip. Stock attaches to bbls. with captive sidebolt through oval silver escutcheons.

MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore diameter: R 674. L 672. Min. Wall Thickness: R .040. L .042. STOCK: LOP: 14 3/8”. DAC: 1 7/16”. DAH: 1 9/16”. Cast: neutral. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 11 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in what is possibly its original figured mahogany case with central brass medallion on lid & dual sliding bolt closure. Case is lined in green cloth, original label has been removed & replaced by bookplate of Reverend E. C. Alston, possibly “The Fishing Vicar” who died in 1977, but most likely another Reverend E. C. Alston who died in 1871. Case contains a wad punch, leather shot flask, copper bodied powder flask by James Dixon & some cleaning equipment. CONDITION: very good to fine, original “as found”. Bbls. retaining most of their original brown with good definition to pattern with some scattered marks & a few stains. Locks & breech iron retain most of their original case hardening color quite strong, where protected. Trigger guard retains 30-40% original blue with many areas of flaking & browning. Buttplate has about the same amount of blue, also browned & flaked. Stock retains most of its original varnish finish, grain somewhat raised & open with numerous marks & scratches, checkering lightly worn. Bores are fine, shiny with some scattered pitting. Locks are very fine. Case retains what appears to be a very old refinish, possibly original with subsequent marks & scratches. There are some small repairs to rear section of lid at left. Interior cloth is fair to good, considerably faded with many rubs & marks. Label lightly foxed with compressions. Partitions are good with some repairs, accessories are fair to good, flask fine but missing thumb lever & nozzle. A “best” quality, most likely shootable specimen by London’s most famous early 19th century gun maker whose tomb is partially

Deeply inset patent breech with platinum touch hole and band at rear, has platinum poincon marked “MANTON” “&

“LONDON” under a crown on top. Breech iron is engraved with semi relief scroll and some arms. Lock with flat plate having square tail is fitted with high breasted serpentine cock, waterproof “V” shaped pan with platinum at bottom, bridled frizzen engraved “Jno.

Manton & Son Patent” and large roller feather spring having bulbous finial with teat. Lock is engraved with feather borders and some scroll. Maker’s name and “PATENT” curl around cock pivot. Trigger plate has pineapple finial. Trigger guard with arms on bow has S# on tang. Steel buttplate has long top tang engraved with a pointing pointer. Stock of well figured and marbled European walnut has square checkering at grip and an octagonal crest plate at top of grip. Nose cap is horn and stock attaches to barrel with two captive sidebolts through oval silver escutcheons. A greenheart ramrod with brass tip and tail (worm under tail) mounts through two plain pipes and filed steel thimble. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2”. DAC: 1 7/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 13 7/8”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 0 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in what appears to be its original mahogany case with pendular dual hook and key closure (bone teardrop shaped key escutcheon), having circular “D” ring handle in top. Case is lined in green cloth and has John Manton label in lid of the type used between 1815-20. Bottom compartment with lock platform fits gun exceptionally well and contains a copper and brass powder flask with chamfered body, “Sykes patent” marked shot snake, early tin oil bottle, dusting brush, wad punch, powder and shot container and leather wallet containing flints and installation tool with pricker. Lock platform has turned bone knob affixed with an original W. Keith Neal Collection tag number “C194”. Under platform are more flints, spare lock screw and tag from Christie’s 25 October 2001 W. Keith Neal Collection Lot #106. A slip of paper is inscribed “This gun originally belonged to Sir Frederick Adair. Flixton Hall Suffolk”. CONDITION: fine as lightly refinished. Barrel retaining about 90% exceptionally fine rebrown. What appears to be original case hardening remains strong on breech plug and lockplate. Frizzen and cock possible replacements are polished bright. Most of the original bright blue remains on trigger plate, trigger guard and buttplate. Stock retains most of a light oil

fitted with under rib is gold inlaid ---MANTON LONDON--on top flat behind one standing two folding nested leaf “V” notch rear sight. Bottom of barrel is stamped with S# and London proofs. London “V” proof is also on patent breech which is inlaid with two gold bands and unvented platinum blowout. Breech iron is engraved with shaded scroll and a tigers head. Percussion front spring lock with flat faced serpentine hammer is gold inlaid “MANTON” and engraved with scroll and standing stag. Trigger plate has stylized pineapple finial. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has spur on tang forming grip. Steel buttplate has more scroll on long top tang. Stock with silver nose cap is made of what appears to be dense tropical hardwood. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. Stock attaches to barrel with captive sidebolt through oval silver escutcheon and a large mahogany ramrod with brass tip and tail (worm under tail) mounts through two plain pipes and well filed steel thimble. Sling eyes are attached to mid pipe and toeline of stock. Rifle is listed in “The Manton Supplement” as being “converted”. From what is not stated. Most work on this rifle appears to have been done in the Indian subcontinent and this rifle was part of the collection from the armory of the Nizam of Hyderabad as sold by Holland & Holland (inventory #491 on stock). MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2 7/16”. DAC: 1 13/16”. CAST: about 1/2” off. LOP: 14 1/4”. WEIGHT: 8 lb. 15 oz. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in a vintage (possibly original interior relined) deep mahogany case with dual hook and key lock closure which has inlet brass corners and circular “D” ring handle. Case is lined in green cloth and an original Manton label is in lid. Case contains large steel (2 1/16”) patch cutter, ebony loading mallet, round ball mould (.745 dia. marked improved No.?), brass powder measure, large Turks head and spare main spring. CONDITION: barrel retains nearly all of a very good quality rebrown. Other iron parts retain most of a reblue. Engraving is somewhat softened. Stock retains most of what appears to be its original finish. Bore is very fine, shiny and smooth, lock good. Case exterior retains most of an oil refinish. Renewed interior cloth is fine. Reinstalled label reinstalled is foxed and has some rubs. Accessories are generally good. (01-21813/MGM). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

least the mid 20th century as Griffin & Howe only gave a number to rifles that they installed barrels on). This gun has 34 1/2” barrel with under rib. Rear portion is octagonal and it transitions through a foliate engraved wedding band to round. Top flat has two poincon and two relief stamped gold decorations. Front poincon is marked “GRE.””LO-””PEZ” (Gregorio Lopez working in Madrid 1792-1814). More gold marks flank second cartouche which shows a crowned device. (Lopez was a gunmaker to King Carlos IV). Barrel does not have a patent breech and is fitted with platinum touch hole. Barrel has been given an overall stippling to mimic the look of etched Damascus. Brown finish on barrel reveals a rather plain construction. A gold bead in four armed spider is at muzzle. Breech iron is engraved with arms. Lock with flat plate attaches directly to breech iron in late John Manton style. Lock features French cock, waterproof pan, bridled frizzen, and large roller on feather spring which does not have a finial. Lock is engraved with feather borders and a simple game scene at rear. “MANTON” is under pan. Trigger plate has pineapple finial, a dog and bird scene is on trigger guard bow. Another dog and bird are on top tang of steel buttplate. Stock features swept right hand cheekpiece and square checkering at grip. An octagonal crest plate at top of grip is engraved with a billy goat passant over the monogram “FB”?. Stock with horn tip attaches to barrel with two captive sidebolts through oval silver escutcheons. A greenheart ramrod with brass tip and steel tail (worm under brass cap) mounts through two plain pipes and well filed steel thimble. Original W. Keith Neal Collection tag number “G561” is attached to trigger guard bow. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2 1/8”. DAC: 1 7/16”. CAST: about 1/4” off. LOP: 14 1/8”. WEIGHT: 5 lb. 13 oz. CONDITION: fine, barrel retaining over 70% original brown, silvered on sharp edges. Breech iron and lock are mostly bright polish which may be their original finish. Trigger guard and buttplate retain most of their original blue. Stock retains most of its original finish with some scattered marks. Bore is bright and shiny, lock is crisp, frizzen showing relatively few flint strikes. (01-21979/MGM). ANTIQUE. $3,500-5,000.

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LEFT. 1) Pair of John Manton flint locks most likely for a double barrel pistol. S# NSN. Good quality locks having chamfered plates with square tails, French cocks, waterproof pans, bridled lipped frizzens and roller frizzen springs with bulbous finials. “MANTON” is at centers within line engraved borders. CONDITION: fine. Retaining most case hardened color. Internals are bright, mechanically fine. (01-21884/MGM). (2) ANTIQUE. 2) Left hand flint lock for gun S# 5094 with flat plate having pointed tail, fitted with French cock, waterproof pan, vented bridled frizzen and feather spring with large roller and no finial. “MANTON” is at center, a recumbent dog is at tail, arms on cock all within feather borders. CONDITION: good to very good with traces of color hardening remaining. Interior shows light pitting and cleaning. Mechanically good. (01-21885/ MGM). ANTIQUE. $500-$1,000.

Lot 2235

An Extraordinary Cased 17-Bore Royal Double Barrel Forsyth Patent First Model Roller Primer

Sporting Gun Made For The Duke Of Cambridge Brother Of The Prince Of Wales Later King George Iv, Ex: W. Keith Neal Collection And The Finest Known Forsyth Roller Primer Gun

a fulminating powder or mixture to ignite a main powder charge. The Rev. Alexander Forsyth patented this system in 1807 and the scent bottle or roller type is the earliest form. This gun is fitted with an early form of the roller type with mechanisms that mount through the lockplates and must be taken out of the barrels before the barrels can be removed from the stock. A very time consuming and delicate task. The 30” skelp twist barrels are engraved “FORSYTH-PATENT-GUN-COMPANYLONDON”. This is the earliest known Forsyth company and only found on guns made between 1808-9. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with London gunmakers proofs and patent use numbers “266 & 267”. Patent breeches with feather engraving on rib extension have gold lines and front and back. In place of touch holes sides are tapped to accept scent bottle percussion mechanisms. Each bottle is marked with patent use number and has deep stamp on front with an “F” over “PATENT” on a ribbon. Rear of each bottle is stamped “JP” (James Purdey worked for Forsyth as a lock filer until starting on his own in 1814). Breech iron is fully engraved with shaded scroll. Locks with chamfered plates and rebated rounded tails are fitted with typical second style Forsyth hammers and are engraved with feather borders and bursts along with some floral and bird engraving. Center of each lock is engraved “FORSYTH” “PATENT”. After about 1810 locks were generally engraved “FORSYTH & CO.” Locks have patent use numbers on tops of plates. Gun is iron mounted; trigger plate having pineapple finial, trigger guard has curl on tail forming grip and buttplate has long top tang. Mounts have traditional engraving with dog scenes on trigger guard bow and at top of buttplate. Stock of lightly figured European walnut features right hand shadow line cheekpiece and square checkering at grip. Stock mounts to barrels with captive sidebolt through oval silver escutcheons. Greenheart ramrod has brass head and tail (worm under tail) and is held by two plain pipes and pineapple thimble. A rectangular crest plate with cut corners at top of grip is engraved with a crown surmounted by a crowned lion passant surrounded by the motto of the Order of the Garter. A note in case indicates that this gun was owned by the Duke of Cambridge. At the time this gun was made that was the title of Prince Adolphus, the seventh son of George III. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in its original mahogany case with dual hook closure and key lock. Top is fitted with circular “D” ring handle, central medallion engraved with the crest of the Duke of Cambridge. Interior is lined in green cloth and a spectacular 10” x 8 1/2” Forsyth paper label emblazed with the royal crest is in lid. It is of the second type with name changed to “FORSYTH & CO.” and later style hammers on locks, however the lockplates do not have company name or “PATENT”. Label also illustrates and explains the Forsyth patent. Two other labels explain the priming powder and instructions for greasing the mechanism. Case contains a wide array of old accessories which include an original rosewood handled turn screw for removing firing pins and springs, leather wallet containing turned bone containers for priming powder, brass and copper flask as found with other Forsyth cased guns for storage of priming powder, boxwood container with priming pins and springs with screw top; other slip top containers hold more pins and springs. One has original string of springs with tag inscribed “put small end of spring toward shoulder of piston”. Other accessories include a correct style and vintage tin and brass powder flask, two bladed slip together turn screw with walnut handles and early dusting brush. Case also contains a later two piece brass and ebony cleaning rod and wad punch. Locks set on a mahogany platform which acts as a cover for a compartment that holds lock pin, broken key (which does fit the case), an auction tag dated 19 Dec 1979 and a hand written note inscribed “Forsyth Double Gun” “Duke of Cambridge” “Nov 20th 1949”, as well as an original W. Keith Neal Collection tag number “C148”. CONDITION: very fine. Barrels retaining over 80% original brown finish, breeches and locks retain most of their muted case hardening color. Trigger guard retains about 60% original blue, buttplate perhaps 20%. Stock retains most of its original finish, showing light wear at grip and with a good scattering of light marks. Bores are bright with some very light scattered pitting, locks and priming mechanisms fine. Case exterior retains most of its original finish with some fairly deep scratches and marks, key escutcheon is missing. Interior cloth is very fine with some marks and rubs, labels are also very fine, lightly stained and foxed. Accessories are generally very good to fine.

PROVENANCE: Adolphus Frederick, 1st Duke of Cambridge and Viceroy of Hanover (1774-1850) (The Duke left England for Hanover in 1813 and shared a keen interest in firearms with his brothers the Prince of Wales (King George IV) and the Duke of York.

LITERATURE: W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, Forsyth & Co.: Patent Gunmakers, pp. 34-35 D.H.L. Back, Forsyth & Co.: Patent Gunmakers, pp.16, 36, color plate II. This gun is considered the finest known example and represents a unique opportunity to acquire the very best example of one of the most famous and significant milestones in firearms development. (01-21998/MRZ). ANTIQUE. $20,000-30,000.

2236. FINE QUALITY THUMBHOLE OPENING

HAMMER SHOTGUN BY CHARLES MALEHAM. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 5/8”. S# 1267. This fine gun built to Purdey’s patent has 28” Damascus bbls. engraved “Chas H. Maleham 5 Westbar Sheffield. No 1267.” on medium width game rib. Bbl. flats are stamped with London black powder proofs. Case hardened round bar Purdey third type thumbhole action is fitted with penninsula backspring locks with serpentine rebounding hammers. Water table is stamped “JP Patent No 1104” with use number “4242”. It is also stamped “Patent Bolt”. Action and lockplates are engraved with 80% coverage very well cut small scroll. Maker’s name is at the top of each lockplate. Thumbhole trigger guard with scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Straight grip buttstock of well marbled and nicely stump figured European walnut measures 14 5/8” over original checkered horn buttplate. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip and a gold oval engraved with the monogram “CDO”? is on toeline. Matching splinter forend with shaped steel tip has pushbutton Deeley type release. Button is stamped with W. C. Scott lighthouse logo over “PATENT”. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .734”, L .735”. Recess Choke: R .021” (MOD), L .021” (MOD). This treatment appears to be original and was an early method of concentrating shot pattern and is quite effective. Min. Wall Thickness: R .018” bottom of recess .027” elsewhere, L .018” top of recess, .025” elsewhere. STOCK: DAH: 2” DAC: 1 11/16”. LOP: 14 5/8”. CAST: approx. 1/4” off. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 14 oz. CONDITION: very good to fine original as found with bbls. retaining most of their brown with good definition to pattern. Finish is thinning on sides and there is some scattered light mottling. Action and locks retain 10-25% case hardening color; balance is handworn to gray/brown. There is also some brown spotting on right lockplate. Stocks retain most of their original oil finish with a large number of small and medium nicks and dings. Checkering is somewhat worn. Bores are mostly shiny with some considerable pitting toward breech ends. There are no noted repairs or dents. Action is tight. Locks are fine. (01-21618/MGM). CURIO. $2,000-3,500.

2237. 20 GAUGE DOUBLE SHOTGUN BY H. HOLLAND. Cal. 20 Ga., 2 1/2”. S# 2456 (1873). Converted from a 500 BPE double rifle; the 28” bbls. have been bored out and rechambered. Stippled top rib has sight slots filled. Rib engraved “H. HOLLAND 98 NEW BOND STREET LONDON”. Bbl. flats stamped with London black powder proofs for 39 bore and with serial numbers. Round body Jones underlever action fitted with peninsula back spring locks with round body high spurred serpentine non rebounding hammers. Back sliding stalking safeties are present. Action and locks engraved with 80% coverage well cut shaded scroll. This scroll surrounds game scenes on lockplates with sitting tiger on left and prowling tiger on right. “H. Holland” is above each scene. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Steel capped pistol grip buttstock of plain European walnut measures 14 3/8” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A sling eye has been removed from toeline. Matching splinter forend with shaped metal tip attaches to bbls. with captive side bolt through oval engraved steel escutcheons. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS.: Bore Diameter: R: .613”, L: .616”. Restrictions: R: .009” (IC), L: .017” (MOD) . Minimum Wall Thickness: R: .047”, L: .045”. STOCK: DAH: 1 3/8”. DAC: 1 7/8”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 3/8”. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 0 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: comes with a vintage leather case with brass corners. Central brass medallion on top engraved “56. DORCHESTER TERRACE” “S.G. HOLLAND” “LONDON”. Interior is lined in purple cloth and has original Holland & Holland label in lid. Bottom compartment is newly configured for this gun and contains a pair of Holland & Holland snap caps, unmarked square oil bottle and 2 piece rosewood and brass cleaning rod with short handle. CONDITION: good as refurbished. Bbls. are polished and ready for reblack. Action and lockplates show cleaning presently pewter gray overall. Good quality replacement buttstock retains over 90% of its original oil finish with some marks and scratches. Checkering lightly worn. Forend is refinished to match. Checkering has been recut. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight. Locks are fine. Safeties work. Case leather is dark, has been conserved. Newer straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is very fine. Old label is quite clean but does have one rub through. Accessories are good. Handle of cleaning rod does not fit bottom section. (01-20835/MGM). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

2238. HAMMER SIDELEVER PIGEON GUN BY J. D. DOUGALL. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4”. S# 3934. The 30” Damascus dovetailed bbls. are engraved “J. D. Dougall Gun & Rifle Manufacturer to H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, 59 St. James’s St. London” on broad slightly raised pigeon rib. Bbl. flats are stamped with London black powder proofs and “NOT FOR BALL” (pre-1891). Extra heavy sidelever action is fitted with front spring rebounding locks having serpentine hammers. Action and locks are engraved with near full coverage well cut small scroll within scroll and feather borders. Maker’s name is on each lockplate and water table is stamped “HIGHEST” (referring to quality). Trigger guard with scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Newly made straight grip buttstock of plain European walnut measures 14 1/4” over “Silver” type pad and features drop points and point pattern grip checkering. Splinter forend with original wood has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .731” L .731”. Recess: R. 030”. L .040”. Restriction: R .005”, L .002”. Min. Wall Thickness: R .022” overall (.020” in recess), L .025” overall (.015” at top of recess). STOCK: DAH: 2 1/2”. DAC: 1 1/2”. LOP: 14 1/4”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 14 oz. CONDITION: good as refurbished. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a reblue over pitting and Damascus pattern. Action cleaned to silver gray. New buttstock retains nearly all of its original oil finish. Forend refinished to match with checkering recut. Bores are bright but show general polishing overall with remnants of pitting visible throughout. Action is tight. Locks are good. Right hammer is loose on tumbler. (01-21626/MGM).

36” twist (laminated) steel barrels. Top of rib is engraved “J. Farson London Laminated Steel”. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, gauge “9” and “ROSES PATENT No 20”. (The Rose Brothers (Hales-Owen Mills & Forge) were barrel makers located in Halesowen, Worcestershire, operating between 1860 and 1892). Case hardened breech plugs have some scroll engraving on rib extention. Both hooks and bottom of right barrel are stamped with barrel maker’s mark “JA”. No blowouts are present. Case hardened breech iron is also scroll engraved. Front spring locks with tall chamfered serpentine hammers have geometric borders around sprays of scroll. “J. Farson” is on each lockplate. Trigger guard has extended vase shaped finial; it and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. Straight grip stock of relatively plain European walnut measures 13 7/8” over blued steel buttplate with short top spur. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and forend. A vacant German silver oval is on toeline. Stock attaches to barrels with captive sidebolt through shaped and line engraved steel escutcheons. Ebony ramrod with brass tip and tail (worm under cap) mounts through two plain pipes and thimble which matches trigger plate. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .826”. R .826”. Restriction: L .000”. R .000”. Wall thickness: L .040”. R .050”. STOCK: DAH: 3 1/8”. DAC: 1 7/8”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 13 7/8”. WEIGHT: 12 lb. 4 oz. CONDITION: exceptionally fine. Barrels retaining over 95% original brown finish with some scattered light freckling and show good definition to pattern. Nearly all vibrant case hardening color remains on breech plug, breech iron, locks and trigger plate. Some sharp edge wear is noted on hammers. Breech iron tang has begun to silver at rear. Original blue on trigger guard is almost all flaked to brown and silver. A good amount of blue remains on inside of guard. Silvering is noted on barrel bolt and thimble from normal hand wear, as this is the balance point of this fairly heavy gun. There is about 70% original blue remaining on buttplate. Stock retains over 95% original oil finish with some scattered light marks, along with a 1/2” bump which is fairly deep on right side of comb. Bores are bright and shiny throughout. Gun does not appear to have ever been fired. Nipples remain bright. Locks are crisp. (01-21789/MGM). ANTIQUE. $5,000-8,000.

2240. FINE QUALITY HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION DOUBLE FLINTLOCK GAMEGUN BY J. MORTIMER, RETAILED BY EDWARD WESTON OF LEWIS. Cal. .595” bore diameter. NSN. Bbls. 33” twist steel are engraved “EDWARD-WESTON-GUN-MAKER-LEWIS” on narrow game rib. Patent breeches have gold inlaid bands and platinum lined touchholes. Bottoms of bbls. and breeches are stamped with London black powder proofs. Case hardened breech iron is engraved with acanthus, flowers and feather bands. Locks with beveled plates having rebated tails are fitted with serpentine cocks, waterproof pans, bridled roller frizens and feathersprings with rollers having bulbous finials. Locks and cocks are engraved with some small scroll and birds. Rising snipe on locktails and grouse on cocks. “J. MORTIMER” is under each pan. Stock of somewhat figured European walnut measures 14 7/8” over steel buttplate with long top spur engraved with more small game scenes. Gun is iron mounted. Triggerplate has large pineapple type finial. Trigger guard is engraved with perched pheasant? on bow. Stock attaches to bbl. with captive side bolt that goes through oval silver escutcheons. Old hickory ramrod with brass tip mounts through two plain pipes and thimble with small pineapple finial. Square checkering is at grip and forend. A vacant oval silver crestplate is at top of grip. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .600”, L .605”. Wall Thickness: R .045”, L .040”. STOCK: DAH: 2”. DAC: 1 1/16”. LOP: 14 7/8”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 13 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: CONDITION: fine as found. Bbls. retaining over 80% original brown with excellent definition to twist pattern. There is some staining and associated rusted on left bbl. toward breech. Locks and hammers retain 60-70% original faded case hardening color. Traces of original blue remain on traigger guard and trigger plate. Stock retains most of what appears to be its original finish with a number of minor dents and marks. Checkering shows some wear. Bores are very fine, smooth and shiny with some minor frosting toward muzzles. Locks are crisp and spark very well. There is an old repaired crack in wood above feather spring on left lock and a 1/2” stress crack in front of right lock. Ramrod is about 1/2” short. (01-21617/MGM). ANTIQUE. $6,000-12,000.

barrels, sold on Oct. 1829 in conjunction with gun number 1837 for a total of 100 pounds. At the time the standard price for a double gun was 55 pounds. Records also indicate “New barrels fitted in March 1831” (info from Appendix 3 “The Early Purdeys”). The 30” two stripe Damascus barrels are fitted with raised game rib engraved “J. Purdey 314 1/2” Oxford Street. London.”

Bottoms of barrels are stamped with S#’s, London black powder proofs and the number “3”. Bottom of left barrel is stamped “46”. Breech plugs with vented platinum blow outs have platinum lines at breech ends. Hooks are stamped with S#’s, followed by a dot. (possibly as indication of rebarreling per factory records). Right plug is stamped with barrel maker’s initials “TE” (Thomas Evans).

Original nipples are stamped “L” & “R”. Rosewood ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under cap) is stamped with S# on head and is held by two plain pipes. Case hardened breech iron with integral fences has simple but well cut open scroll engraving. Front spring locks with tall serpentine hammers are also very lightly engraved and are not engraved with maker’s name. Purdey guns of this period did not show a large covering of engraving but this gun is exceptionally sparse. Stock of lightly marbled and somewhat fiddle figured dense European walnut measures 14 5/8” over blued steel buttplate with long scroll engraved top spur. Blued trigger guard has a simple spray of scroll on bow. Case hardened trigger plate has classic Purdey type pineapple finial engraved with a shell. Flat top point pattern checkering is around grip. Top of grip has small silver oval engraved with an armored fist holding a globe. Stock attaches to barrels with captive side bolt through oval silver escutcheons. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2 1/16”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: about 1” off (factory records indicate “stocked for left eye”). LOP: 14 5/8”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 12 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in its original mahogany case. Top has flush mounted “D” ring handle with central brass circle. Lid is secured by two pivoting hooks and key lock with round brass escutcheon. Interior is lined in green cloth with blue printed Purdey label in lid which has had “safety gunlock” info and address change cropped from bottom. Case contains a red Morocco leather covered powder flask by James Dixon, along with a James Dixon embossed leather shot flask and very interesting early brass capper with lathe cut decoration on top and three translucent horn windows on bottom for viewing caps. (all in large covered compartment, bottom of cover with brass knob has a dot inscribed with this guns S# “1866”.) A large open compartment holds ebony handled nipple and hammer nose cleaning jags along with nipple wrench. A clear glass bottle is also included. Another compartment holds very rare Purdey patented dimpled or dented wad punch. The wads produced allowed air to escape while they were rammed into position over powder or shot. Some known examples are engraved with gun S# and “Detonator Purdey’s”. This later example only has maker’s initials “SA” (Samuel Allen) and gauge “16”. Another compartment with mahogany cover which also has gun S# underneath is filled with a large number of Purdey special wads of the type cut with this punch. Cleaning equipment includes a two piece Rosewood cleaning rod with worm & jag. CONDITION: truly exceptional. Barrels retaining over 90% original brown which shows some silvering at muzzles and some lightening of color from hand wear on sides above grip. Breech plugs retain most of their case hardening color. Locks, breech iron and trigger plate retain essentially all their case hardening color. Trigger guard retains well over 95% original bright blue. Buttplate about 85% with some loss at heel associated with loading. Stock retains nearly all its original oil finish with a few minor bumps and some oil rubbed in as maintenance. Bores are bright and shiny throughout, locks are crisp. Case is also exceptional, exterior only has a small number of scratches in its smooth original oil finish, interior cloth is very fine with some insect damage and light soiling. Label is fairly crisp and lightly foxed with rub through from contact with hammer screw. Accessories are also very fine. Wad punch with bright cutting cone has a small patch of oxidation, body retains most of its temper black. An exceptionally fine condition early Purdey. (01-21929/MGM).

for most primitive weapon hunting. Unsworth in “THE EARLY PURDEYS” lists this as a single rifle sold on 23 September 1828 for 36 pounds 15 shillings, which was the standard rate at the time. It has 28” tapered octagon barrel with under rib. Top flat is engraved “J. PURDEY 314 1/2 Oxford Street London” behind one standing, two nested folding leaf rear sight with platinum lines. Front sight is a simple steel blade dovetailed through. Bottom of barrel is stamped with S#, London proofs and “JP”. Patent breech with two inlaid platinum lines has vented platinum blow out. Breech iron with integral fence is engraved with shaded scroll. Front spring lock with flat faced hammer having stylized dolphin head is fitted with back sliding safety and engraved with about 50% coverage well cut open scroll in normal pattern for early Purdey guns and rifles. Trigger plate fitted with set trigger, has pineapple finial engraved with classic early shell motif. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has spurred tang forming grip. Stock of well streaked European walnut measures 14” over steel buttplate with long scroll engraved top tang. Stock features very small double shadow line swept right hand cheekpiece and flat top grip checkering. A vacant silver octagon is at top of grip. Forend tip is horn. Stock attaches to barrel with sidebolt through oval silver escutcheons. What looks to be original greenheart ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under cap) mounts through two plain pipes (front with sling eye) and beaded steel thimble. CONDITION: very good original “as found”. Barrel retaining a fair amount of original brown under considerable overall rusting which presents a dark brown appearance. There are many vice or wrench marks at breech area from attempted breech plug removal. Other metal parts show traces of original blue under overall light rusting and cleaning does not appear to have been attempted. Buttplate is nearly all brown. Stock shows about 85-90% original finish with considerable crazing, marks and dents overall. Bore is good, fairly shiny with strong rifling throughout as well as considerable frosting throughout (should still shoot quite well). Lock is crisp, safety does not operate (probably gummed) and finger tab is broken. Set trigger works. A fine small rifle that should profit from some TLC. (01-23002/MGM). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.

grip. Sling loop and vacant gold oval are on toeline. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Actioner’s initials “A.M” (Matthews ?) are on the iron.

MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .736”. R .736”. Restriction: L .020” (Mod). R .004” (IC). Wall thickness: L .031”. R .029”. STOCK: DAH: 2”+. DAC: 1 3/16”. CAST: very slightly off. LOP: 14 3/8”.

WEIGHT: 7 lb. 0 oz. CONDITION: fine with some refinish. Barrels retaining nearly all of a good reblack most likely done at time of reproof, engraving remains good. Action and locks retain 50-60% original case hardening color, strong where protected. Traces of original blue remain on top lever and trigger guard, most loss is do to flaking. Stocks retain nearly all of a glossy oil refinish with some subsequent marks, checkering is lightly worn. Bores are bright and shiny without noted problems, right barrel with perhaps a hint of frosting. Action is tight, barrels on face, locks are crisp. A very nice “Best” hammer gun. (01-21992/MGM). ANTIQUE. $7,500-12,000.

WHEN HE BECAME MASTER OF THE GUNMAKERS COMPANY. Cal. 20 Bore (.620 dia.) S# 4671 (1894). Charles Gordon was a wealthy Scottish gentleman who had a great love for fine antique guns. His love became obsession and in the 1870’s, 80’s and 90’s he had many of the best gunmakers of the day build guns for him. They include James Purdey, Alexander Henry and Harkom. The majority were made by John Dickson & Son totaling 229 guns, rifles and pistols (15 were flintlocks). Gordon was interested in early ignition systems and most of the guns he had made were reproductions of guns and rifles of much earlier types, including pinfires, tubelocks, etc. He had an attraction to large bore guns and ordered many 8 and 4 bores. John Dickson referred to Gordon as his “Grand Patron”. When his three half sisters had him deemed mentally insufficient, a lawyer was appointed to manage his affairs. To clear his debts; his wine, books, silver, and other contents of his house were sold. The collection of early type guns was auctioned on 20 June 1908 and sold for a pittance as no one had any use for muzzleloaders at that time. This gun was sold to Gordon on 21 May 1894 and probably cost 94 pounds. It brought 4 pounds in the 1908 sale. For some reason the flintlock guns brought fairly good money. Some cased percussion guns sold for under one pound. This gun has 35” barrels of “Best” three stripe damascus and are engraved “John Dickson & Son. 63 Princes Street Edinburgh.” on raised narrow game rib. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with London blackpowder proofs, gauge “20”, S# and “J.D & S.” Patent breeches are slightly inset and are fitted with platinum touch holes. Scroll engraving is on rib extension. Breech iron has raised rib terminal and is engraved with near full coverage shaded scroll. Locks, with chamfered edges and rebated square tails, are fitted with flat faced serpentine cocks, fully waterproof pans and bridled roller frizzens, with rollers on feather springs which have bulbous finials. Locks and cocks are engraved with shaded scroll. Fronts of frizzens are engraved with open scroll. Top jaws are also scroll engraved. Maker’s name is at the bottom of each lockplate. Trigger plate has tastefully engraved pineapple finial, blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has S# at center of grip which extends to a curl. Stock of well streaked European walnut measures 14 1/2” over blued steel buttplate with scroll engraved long top tang. Widely spaced flat top checkering is at grip and a vacant silver oval is at toeline. Stock attaches to barrels with two captive sidebolts through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. Greenheart ramrod with brass tip and tail (worm under tail) mounts through two beaded pipes and pineapple engraved thimble (sales ledger notes “steel ramrod”).

John Dickson label is in lid. Deep bottom is French fitted for gun and a good compliment of original accessories including two powder flasks by Hawksley; one with copper body the other with leather cover, matching shot flask with pull out spout, two ebony handled turn screws, Dickson marked round oil bottle, case hardened main spring vice, pigskin leather wallet for spare flints, two piece brass and rosewood cleaning rod in leather case, double ended turned bone vent pick and a bone whistle carved in the shape of a dogs head with inset glass eyes. A quartered oak box with sliding cover is in lower left corner which contains Turks head, mop and jag along with an original W. Keith Neal Collection tag stamped with inventory # “C229”. Also, auction hang tag from Christie’s W. Keith Neal Collection, 25 October 2001. An old invitaion card is inscribed on back “This gun was presented to W. Keith Neal by John H. Hayhoe, Esq. of John Dickson & Son Edinburgh, on the occasion of his becoming master of the Gunmakers Company Nov. 1953.” CONDITION: exceptionally fine most likely unfired. As far as it is known, Charles Gordon never fired any of his guns. Frizzen faces do show some flint strikes. Barrels retain over 95% original damascus finish with some sharp edge wear and a few scattered marks. There are three or four marks of cleaned oxidation on side of right barrel. Case hardening on all other parts remains exceptionally fine with only light case wear on right lockplate. Trigger guard and buttplate retain about 90% of their original blue, silvered on edges and with some flaking. Stock retains nearly all of its original varnish finish with some handling marks. Bores are bright and shiny, locks and frizzens crisp. Case exterior retains most of its original varnish finish, interior cloth is very fine with some minor rubs, label shows compressions and marks from contact with left lock. Accessories are also very fine with some age spotting and cleaned rust on main spring vice. PROVENANCE: Ex. Keith Neal Collection, gun in its case is pictured on pg. 72 of “CHARLES GORDON Magnificent Madness”, as well as pg 153 in “JOHN DICKSON & SON The Round Action Gunmaker” (were a copy of the sales ledger is pictured) both by Donald Dallas. It is interesting to note that this gun is the only one of all other cased guns pictured that includes a dog whistle. (01-22004/MGM). ANTIQUE. $12,500-17,500.

Stephen P. Alexander of Tucson

Arizona is a true masterpiece of the gunmaker’s art. Bbl. 34 1/8” double taper octagon. Top flat is marked “S. P. ALEXANDER”. Dovetail mounted semi circular front sight w/ fixed V notch & peep combination rear sight. Single set trigger. Case colored lock is marked “Alexander”. Acorn finial trigger plate w/ finger curl trigger guard having patriotic theme & sunburst engraving. Trigger plate, top tang, buttplate, patch box lid cap, rear lockplate & screws have attractive complimentary engraving. Double wedge fastened half length cheek piece sporting stock w/ heavy butt & wood patch box cover in early Germanic style. Features include a horn forearm cap, German silver key escutchens, long tang shotgun style steel buttplate. Forearm & wrist of stock are hand checkered w/ wide mouldered borders. Trumpet tipped iron ram rod held on iron under rib by a faceted thimble & 2 faceted iron pipes. WEIGHT: 7 pounds 4.6 ounces. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: rifle is housed in an elegant custom hardwood case w/ mortised corners & green cloth fitted interior. Accessories consist of 2 piece rosewood cleaning rod, rosewood mallet, rosewood handled brush, bowtie double turnscrew & other walnut handled turn screws, steel oil bottle, single cavity round ball mold, main spring clamp & cleaning jags. Other parts & accessories include spare hammer & main spring, patch cutter, spare flints in leather pouch as well as round balls & patches. CONDITION: near excellent retaining nearly all finely browned bbl. finish showing only faint edge wear. Lock & top tang retain nearly all case colored finish. Buttplate, trigger guard & iron fitting retain near excellent original blue. Original stock finish shows scattered marks & small dents. Bright near excellent bore. (01-21999/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,500-5,000.

2246. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF SAMUEL & CHARLES SMITH’S IMPERIAL CAP & NIPPLE PATENT. DOUBLE SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES FROM THE W. KEITH NEAL COLLECTION. Cal. 14 bore (.710 dia.). S# 5457. The patent was granted as an improvement to the standard percussion system whereby the nipple is shortened by more than half its length and a special 3/8” wide cap is used. The patentee claimed that it decreased ignition time and caps were easier to handle especially while wearing gloves. This gun has 30” barrels of etched two stripe fine damascus. The raised game rib is engraved “Saml. & C. Smith, Princes Street Leicester Square. London.” Bottoms of barrels are stamped with London blackpowder proofs, gauge (16) and S#’s. Case hardened patent breeches are fitted with non vented platinum blow outs and Smiths special short wide nipples. Top of rib extension is engraved “Smith’s” “Patent” in a rectangle with platinum line borders. Case hardened breech iron with integral fences is engraved in large shaded scroll. Front spring percussion locks with tall flat faced hammers have maker’s name and address at fronts of lockplates. Locks are very nicely engraved with large open scrolling acanthus which offsets small game scenes at center of plates with pheasant on left and partridge on right. Hammers, with scroll on sides have heads which are engraved in semi relief fish scale motif. Removable noses are temper blued and quite wide to surround the patented cap. Stock of beautifully stumped figured European walnut is iron mounted and measures 15” over steel buttplate with long top spur, which is engraved with scroll surrounding a woodcock in small oval and S#. Trigger plate with stylized pineapple finial has central portion engraved in shell pattern is one piece with long tang which holds lever for a trigger blocking grip safety. Separate trigger guard bow is engraved with scroll on surrounding small scene of a standing snipe. Stock attaches to barrels with captive side bolt through oval silver escutcheons. A silver crest plate is at top of grip engraved with a large dog passant with curled tail. Ebony ramrod with brass head and tail (worm under tail) is held by two beaded pipes and thimble similar to trigger plate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun

is housed in its original quartered oak case with pivoting hook closure and flush “D” ring circular handle. Upper right corner has brass card holder engraved “Edwd. F. Smith, Esqre.” holder has clear horn cover over a W. Keith Neal calling card. Interior is lined in green cloth and contains most of the necessary accessories for this gun including a brown leather covered powder flask by Sykes, a leather shot flask by Hawksley complete with its seldom seen carrying strap, 14 Ga. wad punch marked “S.A.”, rosewood handled turn screw and its matching nipple wrench specially made for the Smith patent short wide nipple. A turned boxwood bottle contains two replacement Smith nipples and two extra hammer noses. The top end of a two piece cleaning rod is present. Also included are two draw string leather bags containing a large amount of Smith’s patent copper caps (100-200). A covered compartment has brass knob affixed with an original W. Keith Neal collection tag with inventory #C172. Compartment contains small leather wallet holding spare lock pin and hang tag from Chrisite’s 25 October 2001 auction of the W. Keith Neal Collection lot # 23. Samuel & Charles Smith large paper label in lid illustrates the breech of a gun with their special nipple and another breech showing a standard nipple. There are four paragraphs of text below illustration outlining the advantages of Smith’s percussion system. CONDITION: exceptionally fine. Barrels retaining over 85% original light brown finish. Breech iron, breeches and locks retain nearly all of their case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges, front portion of left lock shows loss of color from abrasive cleaning. Trigger plate retains most of its charcoal blue. A good deal of temper blue is on saftey lever. Trigger guard bow retains some blue, most lost due to flaking which is also evident on trigger guard finial and thimble. Buttplate shows about 30% blue on butt, tang is quite good with nearly all of its blue. Stock retains over 90% of its original finish with a fair scattering of marks mostly on butt. Shiny bores show a bit of frosting, locks are crisp. Exterior of case retains most of its oil finish. Interior cloth is fine, label is also fine with light foxing, some compressions and rubs. Accessories are generally fine to very fine with staining evident on leather. (01-21997/MGM). ANTIQUE. $4,500-6,500.

BY SAMUEL & C. SMITH. Cal. 69. S# 3765. The 24” octagon Damascus barrel is engraved “Saml. & C. Smith Princes Street Leicester Square London” (1834-69) on top of flat which has one standing three nested folding leaf rear sight and small bead front dovetailed through. Barrels are fitted with underrib holding beaded ramrod pipes, front with sling eye. Hickory ramrod has brass head and tail (worm under cap). Bottom of barrel is stamped with London black powder proofs, S# and original gauge “20”. Patent breech is nicely scroll engraved and has unvented platinum blow out. Breech iron with integral fence is near fully engraved with very well cut shaded scroll. Front spring lock is fitted with flat faced serpentine hammer with stylized dolphin head and back sliding safety. Lockplate is engraved with attenuated acanthus scroll which does not match scroll on hammer. Center of lock is engraved with maker’s name and address. “PATENT 3352” is in front of hammer. Trigger plate has stylized pineapple finial and is fitted with double set triggers. The trigger guard has 2” straight portion at front of bow, tang is curled to form pistol grip. Trigger guard engraving matches that on lock. Stock of well streaked European walnut measures 14” over steel buttplate with long top tang engraved with S#, scroll matching lock and the head of a wild boar, the quarry for which this rifle was probably made. Stock features swept right hand check piece, flat top grip checkering and silver nose cap. Stock attaches to barrel with captive side bolt through oval silver escutcheons. CONDITION: good as refinished. Barrel retaining most of an old rebrown. Other metal parts are light gray patina with some color hardening visible where protected. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish, with many marks, details softened. Bore is shiny, rebored to smooth. Lock and triggers are fine. (01-21906/MGM). ANTIQUE. $2,000-4,000.

until his death in

when his business was continued by

in 1795. Twigg was responsible for beginning the high reputation given to the London gun trade. His apprentices included Durs Egg and John Manton who became his shop foreman until he went on his own in 1781. This fine rifle made around 1775 has 28 1/8” swamped octagon barrel of skelp twist with under rib. Top flat is engraved “Twigg” in script and “LONDON”. Barrel is fitted with one standing and one folding leaf rear and brass bead front sights. Bottom right flat is stamped with London gunmakers proofs and “IT” under a crown. Touch hole is gold lined. Breech iron is nicely scroll engraved. Second Twigg style flint lock with rebated tail, flat faced serpentine cock, rounded pan, bridled roller frizzen and feather spring with bulbous finial and teat. Lock has file decoration behind fence and ovolo moulded edge to plate and cock. Center of plate is engraved “Twigg”. Lock is fitted with back sliding safety which engages at half cock and also bolts frizzen. Trigger with bulbous blade is “set”. Wooden trigger guard has inlet steel reinforcing band which ends in acorn finial. Steel buttplate has scroll engraving on top tang. A patchbox with sliding wooden cover is found on right side of butt which contains some cast balls, brass powder measure, steel worm and a note signed “W. Keith Neal 5/8/60” relating how well this rifle shot and with load information. Also included is an original W. Keith Neal Collection tag number “G395”. Horn tipped half stock of plain European walnut features swept right hand cheekpiece, very widely spaced square checkering at grip with dot punched centers of diamonds and very nicely carved ribbons and shell in high relief around barrel tang. A silver oval at top of grip is engraved with the monogram “JHC” surmounted by a hedgehog passant. The crest of James Harris, Diplomat, created 1st Baron Malmesbury 1788. Stock attaches to barrel with two captive sidebolts without escutcheons. What appears to be the original hickory ramrod with horn tip and long steel tail mounts through two beaded pipes and matching thimble. CONDITION: very good, barrel retaining nearly all of a good quality re brown with fine pattern visible. Other iron and steel parts show light cleaning to relatively smooth light gray to silver patina. Stock appears to have had a light oil refinish over some fairly deep marks and a great number of subsequent light marks. Patchbox cover shows repair at rear behind thumbprint. Bore is bright and shiny with at few scattered light pits toward muzzle. Lock is very fine, safety operable. This rifle was offered at the 2001 Christie’s sale of the W. Keith Neal Collection. (01-21900/MGM). ANTIQUE. $12,000-15,000.

2249.

SEEN PETERS DUPONT FOLDING WOOD CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD. Open dimensions: 50 3/4” x 36 1/4”. Left panel is titled “PETERS CENTERFIRE CARTRIDGES”. The 34 rifle cartridges displayed vary in size from the 22 Hornet up to the 45-70 including a wide variety of calibers & proprietary brands. The 2nd section is titled “BULLET CONSTRUCTIONS” and shows inner-belted & conventional style bullets. A cutaway cartridge diagram is labeled with parts identification & nomenclature. Third section is titled “PISTOL & REVOLVER”, it displays 28 handgun cartridges ranging from the 25 Auto to the 45 Auto with Police Match Wadcutter bullet. Below that is a display of bullet types including lead, wadcutter, metal case & metal penetrating styles. Following is a cutaway revolver cartridge diagram with nomenclature labeling. Right panel is labeled “PETERS / SHOTGUN SHELLS / HIGH VELOCITY”. 23 Paper shotshells in gauges 410 to 10 Ga. displayed along with rifled slugs in 12, 16, 20, 28 & 410. Cutaway shot shell diagram show parts nomenclature. The lower portion is titled “RIM FIRE CARTRIDGES”. Style shown are high velocity, standard velocity and match. 15 Cartridges are displayed ranging from 22 Short to 25 Stevens as well as 32 Short & 32 Long. A rimfire cartridge cutaway is labeled with appropriate nomenclature. Bottom of both sections have blue oval marking “DUPONT” followed by “REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.”. Upper right corner of right portion exterior is stamped “PROPERTY / REMINGTON ARMS CO. INC. / BRIDGEPORT CONN.”. The 2 display panels are connected by a metal hinge with iron latches & brass handle rings. Many of the cartridges were produced in the 1936-1956 time period giving a clue to the board’s age. CONDITION: Both interior sections are in very good clean condition. Some displays show evidence of reattachment with some labels are missing or changed. Exterior shows age related wear & handling marks. (02-18190/DS). $10,000-15,000.

2250. RARE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE OLD TOWN CANOE COMPANY SALESMAN SAMPLE MADE IN 1926. This 48” Old Town Canoe sample in original condition is a wonderful sporting rarity. There were a number of early canoe manufacturers in the State of Maine around the turn of the 20th century including Old Town, which eventually became the leader. The company is still in business today but in the early 1900’s, they distributed a limited amount of these rare display samples. These samples were not simply given to anyone who handled Old Town canoes but only to those customers who purchased one or two car train loads of Old Town canoes. They received one of these 48” samples or possibly an 8 ft. example. According to records as can be best ascertained it is believed that less than 100 of these 48” models were made and distributed (it is also believed that 30-40 8 ft. examples were made and distributed). This canoe was discovered approximately 60 years ago near Hackensack, New Jersey. While researching the Old Town Canoe Co. files, a record (#88798) was discovered which quite likely relates to this model. Please note: most of the Old Town sample canoes do NOT contain serial numbers as do their full size items. The ‘build cards’ identify each item made with a serial number and description of size, paint, trim, etc.; however, these numbers exist on the sales slips but not always on the canoe itself. During the research it was discovered that only one Old Town Canoe sample manufactured in 1926 was shipped on Feb. 27 to J.W. Teshune Manufacturing Company, 239 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey. Few such examples remain today, and even fewer in original condition. REFERENCE: this exact canoe model is illustrated and described in a recent book titled, “Little Things That Matter: Collecting Antique Factory Sample Canoes” by Roger Young on page #80. In addition to this canoe, a great number of small canoes or salesman sample canoes from various companies are illustrated and described in this interesting book. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a pair of sample paddles of appropriate size and vintage accompany the canoe along with a copy of above referenced book “Little Things That Matter” signed by author as well as inscribed to the next owner of this fine piece. Photocopy of Old Town ‘build record’ 88798 is included. Accompanied by a custom made stand for display. SIZE: 48”. CONDITION: some small repairs and touch ups over the years. The paint is a little faded on one side which is to be expected as these examples were normally hung in the store window so the side was exposed to the sun. Most importantly the canoe retains its original fragile decals and lettering which is also original.

PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Roger Young. (05-1/JDJ). $15,000-18,000.

of a bull elk. A snarling side on puma is on bridge. Floor plate has central silver figure of a standing Kodiak bear; a big horn ram is on trigger guard bow. Scope mount is also engraved with scroll as is root of bolt handle. Pistol grip stock is made of a very fine piece of well marbled and figured thin shell walnut that measures 13 5/8” over red “Old English” pad. Stock features swept Monte Carlo right hand cheekpiece of Keith design, ebony forend tip and sling loops in patent removable bases. Hard rubber grip cap has central gold oval on bottom engraved “CUSTOM MADE FOR” “ELMER KEITH” “by PACHMAYR” “L.A. CALIF. USA”. Checkering of fleur de lis pattern has fancy rounded borders and design. There are shaped ribbons through pattern. Stippled areas accent checkering at points. Checkering is well cut and even. Lo-Swing mount holds Lyman all weather 2.5X scope with cross hair and post reticle. Rifle is accompanied by “Williams” carved brown leather 1” sling. CONDITION: very fine as custom finished; retaining nearly all finishes on wood and metal with some very light silvering on sharp edges and some scattered light marks in wood. Bright shiny bore, mechanically fine, scope is clear. (22-5799/MGM). CURIO. $4,500-6,500.

features claw extractor & 3 position bolt mounted safety. Bolt has jeweled body & extractor & is numbered to the rifle. Alloy trigger guard & floorplate marked “SUPER GRADE”. Monte Carlo cheek piece high comb walnut sporter stock w/ black forearm tip, steel grip cap & Super Grade wraparound hand checkering. LOP: shortened to 14 1/8” over an aftermarket Pachmayr pad. Leather beavertail sling on original Super Grade swivels. The Super Grade featherweight is the rarest of all standard production styles. It was offered from 1955 through 1960 & only in cals. 243, 270, 308 & 30-06. Mfg. 1957. CONDITION: high condition rifle retaining over 97% original metal finish w/ thinning on bolt knob. Original wood finish retains sound checkering showing scattered scratches & marks. Very good bright bore. Scope has clear optics. (23-123/DS). CURIO. $5,000-7,000.

Rear receiver ring has one added hole with plug screw. Straight comb stock of nicely grained walnut has hand checkering and checkered steel buttplate. Non original swivel bases hold Super Grade swivels. 1935 mfg. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Lyman Super Targetspot 30 power scope with AO and external adjustments. Scope is housed in original wood box. Reticle is broken and not visible. CONDITION: bbl. and receiver retain 90% blue. Bottom metal shows carry wear and spots of freckling. Bright bore retains strong rifling. Good original wood finish and checkering show scattered small marks and dents. (22-5977/DS). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

L bases w/ external adj. Pre war action w/ clover leaf tang, claw extractor & first type safety. Bolt is numbered to rifle. Low comb sporter walnut stock w/ standard checkering & sling swivels. LOP: shortened to 12 3/4” over an aftermarket Mershon thin black rifle pad. Mfg. 1941. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather scope cover. CONDITION: 90% blue showing muzzle wear w/ carry wear on bottom metal. Original stock finish shows light wear w/ scattered scratches & marks. Very good bright bore. Scope has clear optics. (23-490/DS). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

with hand checkering, sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate. 1953 Mfg. CONDITION: very good. Over 97% original blue showing small spots. Dark colored stock has very good original finish and checkering showing small marks. Bright near excellent bore. (225636/DS). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

reticle on Weaver Mounts. Long extractor action with aluminum floorplate and trigger guard. Bolt is numbered to the rifle. Monte Carlo stock of nicely grained walnut features hand checkering, sling swivels and plastic butt plate. 1963 mfg. CONDITION: over 90% original metal finish showing spots of freckling on action with carry wear on bottom metal. Stock has worn finish showing wear spots with scattered scratches and marks. Right side of forearm has long crack extending through checkering and action areas. Very good bright bore. (22-5333/DS). CURIO. $800-1,200.

HAVEN CONN USA WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. Hinged floorplate, walnut Monte Carlo stock w/ impressed checkering. Winchester ventilated recoil pad. Blued steel grip cap. QD swivel studs. CONDITION: stock shows little wear w/ several tiny handling marks. Stock

retains about 90% original blued & matte finishes. Stock has a few scattered dings & shallow dents while retaining strong checkering.

most wear & light rust. Stock has been revarnished over original dings, dents, gouges & deep scratches. Bore is very good, bright & strongly rifled. (23-122/CW). CURIO. $600-900.

meet. Metal is blued & retains about 90% original finish on Bbl. & receiver. Trigger guard is a faded gray patina w/ light rust. Stock has an added coat of finish over scattered light marks & dings. Bore is very good, strongly rifled. (23-189/CW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

1986. Bright blued metal finish w/ beautiful hardwood stock. Checkered forend & pistol grip. Rubber factory recoil pad. Sling studs front & rear. Receiver drilled & tapped for scope bases. No sights. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory cardboard box & paperwork. CONDITION: all aspects indicate very little use, if any. No visible blemishing on stock. No metal finish wear aside from some extremely light thinning in areas of mechanical intervention. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (23-139/JZ). MODERN. $800-1,200.

2266. 35 WHELEN REMINGTON MODEL 700 CLASSIC RIFLE. Cal. 35 Whelen. S# C6287539. Bbl. 22”. Mfg. August 1988. Bright blued metal finish w/ beautiful hardwood stock. Checkered forend & pistol grip. Rubber factory recoil pad. Sling studs front & rear. Receiver drilled & tapped for scope bases. Hooded blade front sight w/ windage & elevation adjustable rear sights. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory cardboard box & paperwork. CONDITION: all aspects indicate very little use, if any. No visible blemishing on stock. No metal finish wear aside from some extremely light thinning in areas of mechanical intervention. Still wearing factory hang tag. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (23-141/JZ). MODERN. $800-1,200.

metal

w/ beautiful hardwood stock.

Receiver drilled & tapped for scope bases. Hooded blade front sight

elevation adjustable rear sights. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory cardboard box & paperwork. CONDITION: all aspects indicate very little use, if any. No visible blemishing on stock. No metal finish wear aside from some extremely light thinning in areas of mechanical intervention. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (23-142/JZ). MODERN. $800-1,200.

metal finish w/ beautiful hardwood stock w/ satin finish. Checkered forend & pistol grip. Rubber factory recoil pad. Sling

front & rear. Receiver drilled & tapped for scope bases. No sights. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory cardboard box & paperwork. CONDITION: all aspects indicate very little use, if any. No visible blemishing on stock. No metal finish wear aside from some extremely light thinning in areas of mechanical intervention. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (23-143/JZ). MODERN. $800-1,200.

metal

w/ beautiful hardwood stock. Checkered forend & pistol grip. Rubber factory recoil pad. Sling studs front & rear. Receiver drilled & tapped for scope bases. No sights. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory cardboard box & paperwork. CONDITION: all aspects indicate very little use, if any. No visible blemishing on stock. No metal finish wear aside from some extremely light thinning in areas of mechanical intervention. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (23-148/JZ). MODERN. $800-1,200.

Bright blued metal finish w/ beautiful hardwood stock. Checkered forend & pistol grip. Rubber factory recoil pad. Sling studs front & rear. Receiver drilled & tapped for scope bases. No sights. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory cardboard box & paperwork. CONDITION: all aspects indicate very little use, if any. No visible blemishing on stock. No metal finish wear aside from some extremely light thinning in areas of mechanical intervention. Still retains factory hang tag.

2271. 300 WEATHERBY MAGNUM REMINGTON MODEL 700 CLASSIC RIFLE. Cal. 300 Wby Mag. S# C6398576. Bbl. 24”. Mfg. May 1983. Bright blued metal finish w/ beautiful hardwood stock. Checkered forend & pistol grip. Rubber factory recoil pad. Sling studs front & rear. Receiver drilled & tapped for scope bases. No sights. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory cardboard box & paperwork. CONDITION: all aspects indicate very little use, if any. No visible blemishing on stock. No metal finish wear aside from some extremely light thinning in areas of mechanical intervention. Still retains factory hang tag. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (23-152/JZ). MODERN. $800-1,200.

2272. 243 REMINGTON BOLT ACTION MODEL 700 BDL RIFLE. Cal. 243. S# C6567813 Bbl. 22”. Mfg. 1990. Blued finish. Monte Carlo style American Walnut stock w/ high gloss finish & fine cut checkering on forend & pistol grip. White spacers w/ black forend, grip cap & butt plate. Sling studs front & rear. Hinged floorplate. Hooded blade front & adjustable rear sights. Receiver drilled & tapped w/ factory filler screws. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box. CONDITION: All aspects indicate very little use, if any. Rifle still retains factory hand tag. No visible blemishing on any kind. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (23-496/JZ). MODERN. $800-1,200.

with Philips head screws. Stock has a thick added coat of varnish over scattered scratches & light dings. Bore is very good, bright &

Walnut forearms & pistol gripped stocks with pressed checkering having black plastic grip caps & original buttplates having white line spacers. 1) Cal. 410, 2 1/2” for plastic shells only. S# L178000H. CONDITION: 98% blue showing small spots of freckling. Original wood finish shows scratches & mildew spots. Very good bore. (22-3634/DS). 2) Cal. 28 Ga. 2 3/4”. S# L167199J”. CONDITION: over 98% original blue. Original wood finish shows small marks & scattered small mildew spots. Bore is generally bright showing some residue near choke area. (22-3635/DS). BOTH CURIO. $2,000-2,900.

2278. RARE RUGER GOLD LABEL SIDE by SIDE SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga., 3”. S# 460-02834. Bbls. 28” blued light weight thin walled having corresponding thin wall chokes (steel shot compatible); installed with Skeet & Skeet. Solid raised rib with pattern of semi circular grooves and brass bead sight. Mfg. 2005 (2004-2006) in Newport, NH with standard AAA walnut 22 LPI checkered English straight grip stock set (very few made with pistol grips) having Anson style release on splinter forend (wrap around checkering & inset gold medallion); grooved Ruger logo black plastic buttplate. Tooling for production moved in 2006 to Prescott, AZ facility for future production that has not yet happened even though advertised in 2008. Stainless boxlock rounded action having blued trigger guard and safety / bbl. selector: no visible screws plus gold eagle on bottom of receiver. Weight is only 6 1/2 pounds plus 14 1/4” LOP, 1 3/8” DAC, 2’ DAH and neutral cast. Safety applies at opening; auto ejectors. Selective trigger not dependant on recoil for operation so bbl. #2 can be fired if #1 fails. Approx. 4,000 Gold Labels produced with all having 28” bbls. Ruger lists this as Model 04602 and KSXSS-1228. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory box (slight stained spots on top looking like oil splatter) with all original packaging including 3 new extra chokes in IC, Mod. and Full plus Ruger crank style choke wrench. CONDITION: extremely faint occasional handling marks on buttstock; all other aspects near excellent including bores. (23-758/NW). MODERN. $2,750-3,500.

grip cap. Forend has amateur split (through bottom middle) repair & marks plus 5/32” gap along right side. All checkering panels near excellent. Bbl. rib has 4 dents: 1 1/2”, 7” & 12 1/2” from muzzle plus just forward of monobloc. Metal finish is very good to excellent w/ very minimal marks. Near excellent bores. (23-57/NW). MODERN. $700-1,200.

crosshair reticle, 3/4” tube, 25 1/4” length, .850” eyepiece, natural aluminum target mounts, screw in lens caps, recoil spring, S# 14517 & adjustable objective. CONDITION: very good to excellent overall having light handling marks on stock set plus very slight thinning at high points of metal finish; most visible on grip cap. Very good scope set w/ rub marks, some light scratches, peppery

necessary to complete the package. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent including bore. (23-306/NW). MODERN. $800-1,200.

on lever. Lightly damaged scope ring screw slots. Near excellent bore, scope & optics. (22-5379/NW). MODERN. $800-1,200.

Quarter rib at rear machined for attached Ruger scope rings & fitted w/ folding leaf sight. Mfg. 1985 w/ red pad on checkered walnut stock set having sling stud on butt plus European style swivel at front; blued steel grip cap & forend cap. CONDITION: some faint handling marks on stock set; overall near excellent appearance w/ near excellent bore. (23-759/NW). MODERN. $800-1,200.

10.6x51 (416x2”) is most similar but shorter; 416 Express is a wildcat longer than the chambering. Basic dimensions of 10.6x51 are: case length 2.000”, body length 1.586”, neck length .370” & dia. at front of body of .500”. Chamber (dial caliper measured) cast dimensions are: case length 2.207”, body length 1.727”, neck length .442” & dia. at front of body is .500” plus basic belt & base dia. If dies cannot be obtained to match chamber, plausible solution would be to set bbl. back a couple of threads & rechamber to 10.6x51 or rebarrel to short mag. that will fit in mag. box. Standard red pad stock w/ 2 capped reinforcements; by recoil lug plus between mag. box & trigger. Very early flat bolt action w/ bolt guide, steel floorplate / trigger guard assembly & tang safety. CONDITION: overall near excellent appearance. Action reblued (along w/ balance of metal) having plum tone (also on bolt shroud but not balance of bolt) plus pitting at & below stock line of left side. Stock does not appear refinished yet reinforcements indicate it may have been. Approx. 4” repaired crack starting at right front corner of floorplate base; recoil lug area of action & chamber portion of bbl. glass

feats accomplished by having a case equal to diameter of belted magnum but w/out the belt which provides the needed extra case capacity for powder. These 416 cartridges develop 3 1/2 tons of muzzle energy & are totally adequate for any game animal on the face of the Earth. Walnut stock w/ red Ruger pad, grip cap, classic black forend tip, 2 reinforcing crossbolts & sling stud on butt; front stock sling stud position has oval headed Allen screw; front sling attachment incorporated into bbl. band. Deluxe wraparound checkering on forend & standard dual panels in grip area. Blued steel finish throughout w/ finely laser engraved Ruger logo & “RUGER” on hinged floorplate. Receiver machined for Ruger rings, positive 3 position bolt shroud safety & Ruger adj. L6 trigger. Raised base on bbl. having windage adj. jib locked express sight w/ vertical white line, matched w/ banded front sight base having white bead sight that appears to be by NECG (factory was brass). CONDITION: all aspects near excellent including bore w/ unfired appearance. (23-795/NW). MODERN. $900-1,400.

w/out internal cartridge release button. CONDITION: very good to excellent blued surfaces; light wear on alloy components including marks on bottom of trigger guard. Dull oil finished stock w/ handling marks (mostly grip area) plus weather crack at bottom right rear. Replacement screw in bbl. band & missing screw in rear sight. Near excellent bore. (22-5372/NW). CURIO. $700-1,000.

2292. RUGER OLD MODEL 30 CARBINE BLACKHAWK REVOLVER. Cal. 30 Carb. S# 8829. Bbl. 7 1/2” w/ serrated ramped blade sight plus factory frame mounted adjustable rear. Mfg. 1968 (1968-1973); approx. 23,680 units. Alloy ejector housing, black eagle walnut grips & original lock work w/ out factory safety update. CONDITION: near excellent overall w/ very faint beginning cyl. turn line & touch of thinning at muzzle. Near excellent bore & grips. (22-5344/NW). CURIO. $750-1,000.

2293. RUGER CUSTOM OM

FLAT TOP BLACKHAWK REVOLVER. Cal. 357 Mag. S# 34363. Bbl. 12 1/4” aftermarket octagon w/ long ramped base having widely serrated blade. Mfg. 1961; correct features of XR3 grip frame, walnut grips having black eagle medallions, original lock work, drilled through base pin latch, steel ejector housing (half circle rod plus flat faced head) & Micro rear sight w/ replacement narrow notched blade (coordinates to front sight). UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: very good tooled El Paso Saddlery holster marked for 12” Colt SAA being open at top & bottom; hammer thong at top. CONDITION: good plus over all appearance w/ holster like finish loss showing mostly on bbl. Original frame finish w/ plum hued loading gate. Light marks & thinning on grip frame w/ noticeable rough marks at bottom rear point plus missing top left attachment screw; good grips w/ numerous light to moderate handling marks. Ejector rod head rub mark on bottom of bbl. Near excellent bore. (21-4201/NW). MODERN. $450-600.

2293A. RUGER 454 CASULL STAINLESS SUPER BLACKHAWK REVOLVER. Cal. 454 Casull. S# 8883737. Bbl. 6 1/2” w/ pinned blued serrated blade & warning marks discreetly located on bottom; Ruger eagle marked black adj. rear sight. Mfg. 2016 only for Lipsey’s Dist. having 5 rd unfluted cyl. plus Bisley style grip frame, hammer & trigger; light orange toned laminated grips w/ silver eagle Ruger medallions. Mfg. w/ long throw ejector & housing plus added Belt Mountain cyl. pin. Powerful hunting handgun that can also use milder 45 Colt ammo. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory gray plastic case indicating model number “00871”; includes packaging.

CONDITION: very faint cyl. turn line, all other aspects near excellent including bore & grips. (23-812/NW). MODERN. $800-1,200.

2294. RUGER OLD MODEL SUPER BLACKHAWK REVOLVER. 80-01992. Bbl. 7 1/2” w/ ramped serrated blade front sight & Ruger adj. rear. Mfg. 1969 w/ alloy ejector housing & eagle logo on bbl. Aftermarket checkered simulated ivory grips w/ Ruger silver medallions. Original lock work w/out factory safety update. CONDITION: good to very good overall appearance w/ holster like high point wear & factory quality refinish. Noticeable marks & wear on ejector housing. Very good grips w/ hobbiest quality checkering. Hammer & trigger engagement flawed, going to full cock noticeably before cyl. is indexed; appears likely top of trigger shortened or damaged plus abnormally light trigger pull. Near excellent bore. (21-4189/NW). CURIO. $350-500.

2295. RUGER (BOB MUNDEN TUNED) STAINLESS VAQUERO REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. S# 511-38470. Bbl. 5 1/2” w/ blade sight & warning marks discreetly on bottom. Mfg. 2012 in stainless as model no. 05104. Enhanced by renowned single action exhibition shooter & gunsmith, Bob Munden in June of 2016. Sent by Munden to Ruger who replaced the cyl. & returned; likely Munden discovered an aspect of the cyl. out of spec that Ruger corrected. Action work (option #1) included lightning trigger pull, honing forcing cone, altering pawl & test firing that produced a ragged hole at 50ft w/ Munden hand load (specs listed). Black horn grips fitted w/ Ruger black eagle medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: very attractive oak display case having interlocking finger joints at corners, brass hard wear, padded violet velvet interior w/ silver colored State of Texas Presidio County sheriff’s badge & attractive black letting on top of lid along w/ red eagle logo. All paperwork listing work performed by Jeff Ault, Ruger repair invoice, test target, Munden’s correspondence & copy of his FFL. CONDITION: near excellent appearance (extremely faint cyl. turn line) w/ hobbiest quality fitment of grips (areas of proud frame & proud grips). Near excellent bore & chambers. (23-806/NW). MODERN. $650-900.

2296. RUGER STANDARD AUTO SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. S# 16-24749. Bbl. 4 3/4” w/ blade front sight & drift adj. rear. Mfg. 1980 w/ chromed trigger. Replacement aftermarket polymer grips w/ Ruger logos. MAGS: 3 very good 10 rd. TOTAL; factory w/ silver base & red eagle, 2 unmarked aftermarket w/ black plastic bases. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: good Super Single Six 6 1/2” bbl. box numbered in 60-series w/ 3-1-67 manual . EACHES skinner style knife w/ 2 1/2” blade & slab handles that match pistol grips. CONDITION: good plus general appearance w/ high point holster like wear & random peppery oxidation. Top of front sight file lowered; very good grips & near excellent bore. (214202/NW). MODERN. $300-450.

2297. S&W 2-1/2” MODEL 19 “PINTO” REVOLVER. Cal. 357 Mag. S# K684245. Bbl. 2 1/2” pinned nickel w/ Baughman red insert sight & corresponding blued white outlined Micrometer rear.

Shipped June 21, 1966 (1955-1999) to Walter F. Stevens Jr Co. of Franklin, OH w/ features described herein; -1 suffix of model number began 1959, -2 started 1961 & 2 1/2” models began 1966 as standard on rnd. butt frame. By references & features, this should be 19-2 but yoke area clearly “19” w/ out trace of dash. Recessed nickeled cyl. having blued extractor & ejector rod. Two toned variation called “Pinto” by collectors; not a S&W designation. Blued rnd. butt frame having smooth Magna grips of dark Goncalo Alves w/ nickeled medallions. .380” checkered hammer spur & .400” smooth combat trigger; both case colored. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: good to very good blue 2 piece box having white end label w/ different S#, marked “SMT” for trigger, “BN” as finish, Bbl. of “2 1/2” & front sight as “RR” w/ “WO” box checked. Second preprinted end label white grease pencil marked “2 1/2” plus “NIC” written before pre printed “BLUE”. All paperwork & cleaning kit. Factory letter supporting previous information plus copy of original invoice. CONDITION: overall near excellent appearance w/ extremely faint cyl. turn line from functioning; appears unfired having near excellent bore & grips. PPROVENANCE: Estate collection of Fred Inganamort. (22-1519/NW). MODERN. $3,000-4,000.

2298. PERSONAL S&W MODEL 37 AIRWEIGHT CHIEFS SPECIAL REVOLVER W/ BOX OF LAUDED FBI SPECIAL AGENT JOSEPH Cal. 38 Spl. S# 156820. Bbl. 1 7/8” pinned w/ serrated ramped blade; frame notched rear. Mfg. Approx. 1959 w/ early serrated flat cyl. release latch. Black alloy frame w/ blued bbl. (matching numbered) & cyl. (matching numbered extractor). Square butt J frame w/ matching numbered diamond center checkered walnut Magna grips having silver medallions plus black plastic S&W grip adaptor. Standard grooved faced trigger & checkered hammer; both case colored. Special Agent Palguta, under former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, was instrumental in capturing US-Russian Spy Nelson Cornelius Drummond who was the 1st black American tried double agent of the Cold War era. Pagulta also was commended for the services he provided in connection with the Soviet spy Julius Rosenberg espionage case. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: near excellent 2 piece blue box w/ reinforced corners & label indicating “38 Chiefs Special Airweight Square Butt” plus “Blued” & “2 Inch”. Within box is NOX-RUST WRAPPER plus uncompleted warranty card except for S# & dealer info; factory printed April 15, 1955. Original bill of sale from Charles Greenblatt Police Equipment of New York, NY dated May 26, 1959 to Special Agent Joseph J. Palguta - FBI further listing his height, weight & age of 45; $53.61 less 3% discount yielding $55.21. Very good Bianchi brown leather clamshell shoulder holster & Bianchi Colt Det. #5 belt loop holster w/ retaining strap plus basket weave design.

EXTRA SPECIAL AGENT ITEMS: nickeled Model 90 S&W handcuffs mfg. 1952-1979 numbered 61818; no key. Framed Hoover (1st FBI Director; 1935-1972) inscribed & autographed 1958 photo to agent. Unframed Hoover inscribed & autographed 1971 photo to agent & wife. Unframed Clarence Kelly (2nd FBI Director; 1973-1978) inscribed & autographed 1976 photo to agent & wife. Framed Hoover signed acknowledgement of 10 years service dated 1958. 3 Hoover signed recognition statements from 1951, 1957 & 1960. 1964 Deputy Secretary of Defense (Cyrus Vance) letter of praise referring to Agent Palguta (and others) sent to Hoover. 4 Framed monetary award bonus letters signed by Hoover dated 1955, 1957, 1964 & 1966; $200, $200, $150 & $200 respectively. Hoover signed 1962 special service recognition letter in reference to Nelson Drummond case. Envelope containing a hand written note to “”Joe” with the FBI summarization of Drummond’s espionage dated 1964. Hardbound 1965 book w/ dust jacket titled “Red Spies in the UN” containing reference to Drummond. Hardbound 1979 book titled “The Bureau” by William Sullivan summarizing “My Thirty Years in Hoover’s FBI” referring to Drummond case pages 162 to 195. Sept 25, 1965 “Saturday Evening Post” magazine w/ extensive article about Hoover’s FBI & article about Bill Cosby due to popularity of his “I Spy” TV series costarring Robert Culp. CONDITION: very faint cyl. turn line, function wear on hammer, peppery oxidation on right side of trigger & light marks on grips; all other aspects including bore are near excellent. (22-6178/NW). CURIO. $4,000-6,000.

blued Micrometer rear sight. Shipped Sept. 26, 1983 at milestone serial number. -1 suffix of model number began 1960, “M” serial number prefix started 1969 because of 1968 GCA , -2 models began 1988 & Model 34’s discontinued 1991. Non pinned bbl., but recessed nickeled cyl. having blued extractor w/ nickeled ejector rod. Two toned variation called “Pinto” by collectors; not a S&W designation. Blued rnd. butt frame having smooth Magna grips of wood appearing to be cherry w/ nickeled medallions. .365” checkered hammer spur & .375” grooved trigger; both case colored. Originally sold to S&W employee (S, Lysik) w/ all blued finish, 4” bbl., & checkered walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: fair to good (tattered edges) blue 1 piece hinged box having end label marked “SPECIAL” for features, “B” as finish, Bbl. of “4” & Spec. Ord. of “M601”. Second label on interior w/ finish of “BN” & Bbl. having 2 overwritten 4. All paperwork & cleaning kit. Factory letter & copy of original employee invoice supporting above info. CONDITION: overall near excellent appearance w/ very faint cyl. turn line from functioning; appears unfired having near excellent bore & grips. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Fred Inganamort. (22-1614/NW). MODERN. $2,000-3,000.

2300. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 36-1 “PINTO” REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Spl. S# ADB5260. Bbl. 3” heavy w/ serrated blade sight; frame notched rear. Shipped Feb. 12, 1999 to W. L. Baumler Co. of Lorain, OH w/ “Pinto” configuration having polished nickeled frame & balance blued; smooth walnut grips having silver medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original labeled (marked “NON-STD) factory box plus paperwork also containing Mass. AG accuracy certificate for firearms of 3” or less bbls. Factory label similar to one on end of box (no bar code) attached to certificate. Factory research letter stating “Special wood grips” & verifying above info. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent w/ new appearance; extremely faint beginning cyl. turn line. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Fred Inganamort. (22-1619/NW). MODERN. $2,000-3,000.

2301. VERY RARE S&W 44 DA WESSON FAVORITE REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. S# 9630. Bbl. 5” having matching number to include latch; pinned bead blade sight plus notch rear in bbl. latch. Mfg. 1882-1883 as designed for Russia; order fell through so sales initiated in 1888 literature. Most were sold overseas so this is especially rare in the US. Main features are singular 5” thinner bbl. offering & various lightening cuts to reduce weight & improve balance. Only 1,000 produced from S# 8900-10100; mostly with nickel finish. Bbl. rib grooved along w/ both sides of frame under cyl.; bbl. patent dates moved to spaces between flutes of reverse rebated (also to reduce weight) matching numbered cyl. having double cocking notches. References state this model has internal lightning cuts as well; appears inside of frontstrap reduced plus thin backstrap. Because it has lanyard ring where S# would normally be located, S# is on lower left front side of frame under grip as w/ other observed lanyard loop Favorites. Most any grip material offered, but most examples seem to be pearl like this revolver; plain w/ out medallions. As this revolver was very desirable & innovative for its time, many were sold to prominent foreign figures much like the special Colt Gen. Patton carried. CONDITION: good general appearance w/ minimal nickel finish remaining; grey / brown patina tone w/ minimal light pitting. Proper very smooth action functioning w/ tight lock up. Noticeable slot damage to mainspring strain screw, & slight damage to sideplate screw. Mainspring appears to be late factory replacement. Fair to good bore w/ wear & scattered pitting. (01-22117/NW). ANTIQUE.

shrouded hand ejector. Serrated red insert ramp front sight & adj. target rear sight. Three screw stainless square butt K target frame w/ attractive foliate scroll engraved coverage. Recessed 6 shot fluted cyl. Checkered semi-target hammer. Serrated trigger. Smooth S&W medallion target walnut stocks. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box w/ paperwork. CONDITION: all aspects like new w/ an extremely faint dragline & some minor handling marks. Bright bore, sharp rifling. Appears unfired. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Fred Inganamort.

cylinder. Wide .500” target hammer w/ checkered spur & .500” serrated target hammer. Red ramp insert front & white outline rear micrometer click adjustable sights. Shrouded extractor w/ knurled tip. Single diamond, checkered “Coke Bottle” grips w/ S&W medallions. 10-groove, serrated front strap & backstrap. Left side of barrel marked; “Smith & Wesson” while right side marked; “44 Magnum”. Serial number stamped on bottom of grip frame matches number stamped inside of yoke, on rear cylinder face & under the extractor star. CONDITION: All outward appearances indicate very little use. Complete & consistent coverage on what appears to be original finish w/ only a thin drag line on cylinder. Grips illustrate no noticeable blemishing aside from a small area of rounded checkering on left grip under close inspection. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (23-735/JZ). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

2304.

action revolver built on the square butt, 4 screw, N-Target frame. Blued finish. 6-shot fluted cylinder. Wide .500” target hammer w/ checkered spur & .500” serrated target hammer. Red ramp insert front & white outline micrometer click adjustable sights. Shrouded extractor w/ knurled tip. Single diamond, checkered “Coke Bottle” grips w/ S&W medallions. 10-groove, serrated front strap & backstrap. Left side of barrel marked; “Smith & Wesson” while right side marked; “44 Magnum”. Serial number stamped on bottom of grip frame matches number stamped inside of yoke, on rear cylinder face & under the extractor star. CONDITION: All outward appearances indicate very little use, if any. Complete & consistent coverage on what appears to be original finish w/ a few tiny scratches on face of muzzle, an extremely thin drag line on cylinder & a very small spot, measuring approximately 2mm in diameter inside cylinder drag line w/ missing finish. Grips illustrate no noticeable blemishing, retaining sharp checkering & clear medallions. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (23-736/JZ). CURIO.

Bbl. 4”. Mfg. 1957-1958.

corresponding wide (.500”) serrated target trigger. Trigger has welded trigger stop on rear. Shrouded ejector w/ knurled rod end. 10 Groove serrated forestrap & backstrap. Cylinder matching serial number on frame. Grips are hardwood single diamond, checkered “Coke Bottle” style w/ gold colored medallion in right grip & silver colored medallion in left grip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 8”x14”x2.5” presentation box, blue satin lined inserts & brass latch. Box engraved on cover w/ S&W logo & “44 Magnum”. CONDITION: blued finish complete & consistent w/ thinning on high spots & around muzzle. Drag line on cylinder. Grips illustrate use w/ some staining & rounded checkering. Left grip has weathering lines extending from checkering to

Cal. 357 Mag. S# S 108613. Bbl. 3 1/2” w/ Baughman serrated blade sight plus white outline Micrometer rear. Mfg. 1954-1955 as 357 Magnum Model of 1950; 1950 to 1957 w/ start of Model 27 designation. Matching numbered diamond center checkered walnut Magna grips w/ silver medallions. Standard case colored grooved trigger & checkered hammer. Matching numbered bbl. cyl. & extractor. Finely checkered bbl. rib, top strap & rear sight. Grip straps each w/ 6 grooves. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory gold 2 piece box for 8 3/8” nickel finished model plus customer portion of warranty card. Light scuffs on edges but not on reinforced corners. Tape repaired break on lower half of box. “Nickel” lightly crossed out on end labels. CONDITION: very good to excellent original finish w/ light cyl. turn line & hint of thinning at muzzle. Near excellent bore & grips. Very desirable short barreled FBI model. (22-3059/NW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500

2307. S&W 38/44 OUTDOORSMAN MODEL OF 1950

REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Spl. S# S139944. Bbl. 6 1/2” pinned w/ Patridge front sight & Micrometer adj. rear. Mfg. 1955 (19501957; 6,039 units w/ S# 75000-261999). Blued 5 screw N frame w/ case colored target trigger having added over travel stop & target hammer. Matching numbered bbl., cyl. & extractor. Smooth walnut target grips w/ thumb recess. Often referred to as Pre Model 23 having short throw hammer & polished finish along w/ S&W logo on sideplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: modern S&W mahogany case w/ logo on lid & dark blue padded interior suitable for any shape of firearm. CONDITION: cyl. turn line, thinning on trigger guard & occasional random light mark. Function wear on trigger, hammer & ejector rod. Slight thinning at muzzle & visible line where sight base meets rib. Refinished grips w/ very good appearance but slight compromise to edges & contours. Near excellent bore. (214205/NW). CURIO. $900-1,400.

2308. SMITH & WESSON 38/44 OUTDOORSMAN

MODEL OF 1950.

REVOLVER. Cal. 38 S&W

Spl. S# S93824. Bbl. 6.5”. Mfg. 1952-1953. 5 screw double action revolver built on the square butt N frame. Fluted, 6 shot cylinder. Matching numbers on frame, barrel, cylinder & ejector. Ribbed top strap & barrel. Patridge front sight & micrometer click adjustable rear sight.

Shrouded extractor. Optional .500” checkered target hammer spur. Knurled extractor rod. 6-groove serrated backstrap & forestrap. Single diamond checkered grips w/ S&W medallions. Right grip stamped inside matching frame. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Gold S&W box w/ steel corners. (Non-matching). CONDITION: blued finish complete & consistent w/ some thinning at muzzle, some small tiny scratches on both sides of the barrel w/ a drag line on cylinder. 1 chamber slightly out of time, so close that normal operation will easily overcome it. Grips retain strong, sharp checkering w/ some tiny impressions at edges. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (226079/JZ). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

2309. S&W 38/44

OUTDOORSMAN MODEL

OF 1950 REVOLVER. Cal. 38

Spl. S# S81781. Bbl. 6 1/2” pinned w/ Patridge front sight & Micrometer adj. rear. Mfg. 1951 (1950-1957; 6,039 units w/in S# 75000-261999).

Blued 5 screw N frame w/ case colored standard grooved faced trigger & checkered hammer. Matching numbered bbl., cyl. & extractor. Smooth rosewood aftermarket target grips of general early Coke bottle shape, elliptical reliefs behind trigger guard & w/out thumb recess. Often referred to as Pre Model 23 having short throw hammer & polished finish along w/ S&W logo on sideplate. CONDITION: cyl. turn line, thinning on high points & occasional random light mark. Minimal function wear. Slight thinning at muzzle & lower front of frame. Cyl. w/ somewhat dull tone & scattered areas of peppery oxidation throughout. Very good case colors & slight function wear. Good to very good grips w/ very sm. chip at bottom front of left. Near excellent bore. (21-4203/NW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

2310. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 44DA REVOLVER. S# 8606. Bbl. 5”. 1881-1913. (All frames manufactured prior to 1899).

Blued finish. 6-shot fluted cylinder. Front blade & rear notch sights. Tip-up action. Checkered hammer spur. Checkered hardwood single diamond grips. Matching numbers on frame, cylinder & right grip. CONDITION: Finish coverage is strong on the barrel & frame from the rear of the cylinder, forward, & thins as you move rearward, devoid of any remaining finish by the time you reach the pistol grip. Some scratching on right side below hammer. Timing appears correct. Grips are in beautiful condition w/ only a few small impressions. Bore is quite bright w/ strong rifling. (01-22626/JZ). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

2311. SMITH & WESSON 44 HAND EJECTOR REVOLVER. Cal. 44 S&W Spl. S# 34082. Bbl. 6.5”. Mfg.1930. Blued finish. 5-screw double action revolver built on the square butt N frame. Matching numbers on frame, barrel, cylinder & ejector. While it is noted that the few Target Models actually manufactured w/ the 6.5” barrel often had a shrouded extractor housing, our sources indicate that since they were built simultaneously w/ the 2nd Models, often overlapping, some utilized the earlier barrels. 6 shot fluted cylinder measuring 1.57”. Round, pinned 6” barrel, numbered to frame & cylinder. Tall patridge front sight & adjustable rear target sights. Frame has 6 line serrated backstrap & forestrap. Front sight pinned on raised boss. Rounded rear leaf contoured to top strap. Hammer measures .260” in width. Small S&W Trademark on left side. Barrel marked “Smith & Wesson” on left side & “ 44 S&W Special Ctg” on right. Factory refinish date stamp on frame under left grip panel marked; “10 53”. Single diamond checkered grips w/ silver S&W medallions at top. Right grip numbered to frame. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory S&W gold box w/ steel corners. (Non matching). CONDITION: blued finish is complete & consistent. Some thinning at muzzle, on high spots w/ thin drag line on cylinder. Small scratch over lettering on right side of barrel. Appears to have been reblued October 1953 based on markings under grips. Grips in very nice condition w/ sharp checkering Right grip numbered to frame has 2.5” crack visible from inside. Medallions are clear & crisp. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. (22-3074/JZ). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

2312. NICKEL PLATED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 44 DA REVOLVER. Cal.44 S&W Russian. S# 18900. Bbl. 5”. 1881-1913. (All frames manufactured prior to 1899). Nickel plated finish. 6-shot fluted cylinder. Front blade & rear notch sights. Tip-up action. Checkered hammer spur. Checkered black hard rubber single diamond grips. Matching numbers on frame, cylinder & right grip. CONDITION: Finish coverage is quite complete though some spots of thinning are scattered over entire piece. Timing appears correct. Grips are in nice condition w/ only a few small impressions. Bore is quite bright w/ strong rifling. (01-22623/JZ). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

2313. SMITH & WESSON 357 MAGNUM, PRE MODEL 27 REVOLVER. Cal. 357 Mag. S# S168383. Bbl. 8 3/8”. Mfg. 19561957. The 357 Magnum revolver was modernized in 1950 by the addition of the short throw hammer. This 5 screw N frame would continue to be updated & eventually become the Model 27 in 1957. This “Pre 27” has a beautiful deep blue finish, patridge front sight & micrometer click rear sight. Finely checkered top strap & matching barrel rib. Shrouded ejector w/ knurled end. 6 shot fluted cylinder. Wide(.500”) checkered target hammer w/ matching wide (.500”) serrated target trigger. 6 groove serrated forestrap & backstrap. Checkered walnut grips w/ diamond & inlaid S&W medallions. Barrel, cylinder & ejector numbers matching frame number. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: wood / glass display box w/ fitted, plastic insert. No velvet material. CONDITION: bluing finish is complete & consistent w/ very little sign of wear upon close inspection aside from a very fine drag line on cylinder. It appears to have been refinished, possibly of factory quality but no date stamps under grips. 2 chambers slightly out of time, so close that normal function will usually overcome it. Grips illustrate use in some localized staining & rounded checkering. Right grip appears to have been rasp fitted based on internal markings. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (22-5981/JZ). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

2314. SMITH & WESSON MODEL K-22

COMBAT MASTERPIECE REVOLVER. Cal. 22 LR. S# K228074. Bbl. 4” pinned w/ Baughman front sight & Micrometer rear. Blued example mfg. 1954 (1949-1957) w/ 5 screw square butt K frame having standard grooved trigger & target hammer. Referred to as Pre Model 18 w/ appropriate diamond center checkered walnut Magna grips. Matching numbered bbl., cyl., extractor & grips (stamped). CONDITION: very good plus original finish w/ extremely faint cyl. turn line & occasional slight finish loss at high points such as muzzle. Near excellent case colors, grips & bore. (21-4192/NW). CURIO. $650-900.

2315. SMITH & WESSON K22

MASTERPIECE REVOLVER. Cal. 22 LR. S# K7672. Bbl. 6”. Mfg 1946-1952. Short Patridge front sight w/ adjustable micrometer click rear sight. 6 shot fluted cylinder. Thin, tapered serrated top barrel & backstrap rib. Blued finish. Checkered hammer spur & cylinder release. Thin, serrated trigger. 6 rib serrated front & back straps. Checkered single diamond grips w/ S&W medallion.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: proper gold factory box w/ steel corners. CONDITION: finish is complete & consistent, enjoying full coverage w/ thinning at muzzle and ejector rod. Thin drag line on cylinder. Grips illustrate use in the form of rounded checkering & some impressions. Frame a little proud of grip at butt. Well defined medallions. Timing appears correct. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (22-5338/JZ). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

2316. SMITH & WESSON MODEL

K-22 OUTDOORSMAN REVOLVER. Cal. 22 LR. S#

657786. Bbl. 6” pinned w/ replacement pinned factory blade having undercut squared profile; opposing screw adj. rear sight contoured to top strap. Blued 1st model mfg. 1931-1940 w/in M&P 1905 4th change series (S# 632124-682419); 19,500 units. Case colored standard grooved trigger & long action hammer. Diamond center checkered service grips w/ matching stamped S#. Matching numbered bbl., cyl. & extractor. CONDITION: very faint cyl. turn line & freckled section on cyl. plus spot of finish loss on left side of frame by rebound slide pin. Slight thinned freckled area at lower rear of 4 screw sideplate. Slight peppery oxidation on lower sides of bbl. near ejector rod. Balance of bluing very good plus. Near excellent bore & grips. (21-4190/NW). CURIO. $600-800.

2317. BLUED SMITH & WESSON

K38 MASTERPIECE REVOLVER.

Cal. 38 S&W Spl. S# K33794. Bbl. 6”. Mfg 1946-1957. Patridge front sight w/ micrometer click adjustable rear sight. 6 shot fluted cylinder. Thin serrated top barrel & backstrap rib. Blued finish. Checkered hammer spur & cylinder release. Thin, serrated trigger. Serrated front & backstraps. Checkered single diamond grips w/ S&W medallion.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching gold factory box w/ steel corners. CONDITION: dark blue finish is complete & consistent, enjoying full coverage w/ minute thinning at muzzle & very thin drag line on cylinder. Grips in nice condition w/ some sign of use such as rounded checkering & a few impressions w/ well defined medallions. Timing appears correct. Bright bore w/ sharp rifling. (22-5339/JZ).

2318. S&W FULLY ENGRAVED VICTORY MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Spl. S# V 494144. Bbl. 4” pinned matching numbered w/ 1/10” integral blade front sight. Mfg. 1942-1945; approx. 240,000 units. Fully engraved w/ oak leaf & acorn motif plus engine turning on sides of hammer & trigger. Lanyard loop area filled in & engraved over. Very fancy grips appearing factory numbered on back w/ matching number; profile seems fuller than standard walnut military grips. Very nicely carved oak leafs & acorns raised above background of checkering having non pointed diamonds; wood appears to be rosewood rather than walnut. Top left rear of frame has “P” visible w/in patterns; no other markings other than matching S#’s on butt, bottom of bbl., back of cyl. plus back of extractor. Finish is very dark appearing to be military “Black Magic” finish rather than commercial bluing. CONDITION: finish has softened tone that is near excellent. Very faint pitting spots on top left side of hammer. Near excellent grips & bore; appears unfired since being finished. (22-5517/NW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

2319. S&W MODEL 14-3 REVOLVER.

EX. ROY JINKS COLLECTION. Cal. 38

Spl. S# 5K82234. Bbl. 6” pinned w/ rib having Patridge sight blade plus matching serial number on bottom flat; Micrometer rear. Originally invoiced June 24, 1974 to US Atomic Energy Comm. in TN to later become one of Roy Jinks’ personal “shooter” revolvers; no accounting of transfer to Jinks who was a long time, renowned historian for S&W. Factory original blued finish w/ case colored service grooved trigger & matching checkered hammer. Superb smooth Goncalo Alves target grips w/ thumb recess having matching grain pattern & silver factory medallions. Matching numbered ejector; cyl. not numbered. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of factory ledger sheet supporting above info. CONDITION: very good to excellent appearance w/ finish loss appearing from chemicals confined to last 2” of bbl. Slight cyl. turn line & very minimal traces of firing residue in frame. Occasional very faint mark, thinning or function wear. Balance of revolver is near excellent including bore & grips. PROVENANCE: Formerly of the Roy Jinks collection. (22-6015/ NW). MODERN. $700-1,000.

2320. SMITH & WESSON MODEL

17-3 REVOLVER. Cal. 22 LR. S#

5K10725. Bbl. 8 3/8” pinned w/ Patridge front sight & Micrometer adj. rear. Mfg. 1973 w/ recessed cyl. & checkered walnut Magna grips (not numbered). Reshaped & polished target trigger having smooth contoured shape; polished sides of standard hammer.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: fair to good 2 piece box w/ slight mold spots & renumbered label. Factory paperwork. CONDITION: good plus appearance w/ spots of cleaned

muzzle. Peppery oxidation on edge of trigger guard. Near excellent bore

2321. SMITH & WESSON MODEL

17-6 REVOLVER. Cal. 22 LR.

S# BEF0706. Bbl. 8 3/8” full lug w/ Patridge front sight & Micrometer rear. Mfg. approx. 1989; grips dated SEP 15, 1989. Blued w/ recessed cyl. & case colored target trigger & hammer. Smooth Goncalo Alves finger grooved combat grips w/ speed loader cutout. Premium features of long bbl. & target features.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: very good matching blue 1 piece box (back

residue along w/ function wear on ejector

good to excellent appearance w/ near excellent bore

6” full lug w/ pinned Patridge blade front sight & corresponding blued Micrometer rear sight. 1 of 200 mfg. August, 1994 (shipped Aug. 18, 1994) for Lew Horton Dist. w/ all blued finish except for stainless cyl. & extractor; blued ejector rod. Most noticeable external features of this evolved 22 Masterpiece having -7 suffix are full lug bbl. (-6 started in 1990), new rounded front design of Micrometer rear sight plus top strap drilled & tapped for scope mount. Two toned variation called “Pinto” by collectors; not a S&W designation. Blued square butt frame having Hogue finger grooved pebble grained Monogrip. .375” checkered hammer spur & .312” smooth faced combat style trigger; both case colored. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: very good blue 1 piece hinged box having end label marked “SPECIAL” for features, “B” as finish, Bbl. of “6” & Spec. Ord. of “5983”. Factory paperwork. Factory letter supporting above info. CONDITION: overall near excellent appearance w/ very faint cyl. turn line from functioning; appears unfired having near excellent bore & grips. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Fred Inganamort. (22-1706/NW). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

2323. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 19-3 REVOLVER. Cal. 357 Mag. S# K942468. Bbl. 4”. Mfg 1969. Ramp blade front sight w/ adjustable black rear sight. 6 shot fluted cylinder. Serrated top barrel rib. Blued finish. Checkered hammer spur & cylinder release. Wide, serrated trigger. Serrated front & backstraps. Checkered target grips w/ S&W medallion. UNATTCHED ACCESSORIES: non matching blue factory box w/ steel corners. Original S&W cleaning kit & paperwork. CONDITION: finish is complete & consistent, enjoying full coverage. Thin drag line on cylinder. Grips in very nice condition w/ very little sign of use. Sharp checkering w/ well defined medallions. Timing appears correct. Bright bore w/

2324. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 25-2 REVOLVER. Cal.45 ACP. S# N316539. Bbl. 6.5”. Mfg.1975-1976. 4 screw, double action revolver built on the N frame. Bright blue finish. 6 shot, fluted cylinder. Ribbed & pinned barrel. Wide (.500”) checkered target hammer & serrated target trigger of the same width. Shrouded ejector rod w/ knurled end. Patridge front sight & micrometer click adjustable rear sight. 10 groove serrated forestrap & backstrap. Checkered grips w/ S&W medallion. Barrel marked “45 Cal Model of 1955” on right. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1 sealed package containing 8 full moon clips. CONDITION: dark, rich bluing coverage is complete & consistent. 1 small scratch on left side of barrel at muzzle & thin drag line on cylinder. Timing appears correct. Grips are very nice retaining sharp checkering & bold medallions. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (22-5987/JZ). MODERN. $1.000-1,500.

2325. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 25-2 (MODEL 1955) REVOLVER. Cal. 45 ACP. S# N734277. Bbl. 6”. Mfg.1980. Originally reintroduced in March of 1955, these popular revolvers were manufactured all the way to 1991. Blued finish double action built on a 4 screw N frame. 6-shot fluted cylinder. 6” ribbed, pinned barrel marked “45 CAL. MODEL 1955” on right side. Patridge front & micrometer click adjustable rear sights. Wide (.500”) checkered hammer spur w/ matching wide serrated trigger. 10 groove serrated backstrap & forestrap. Shrouded extractor rod. Checkered target grips w/ S&W medallions. UNATTACHED

ACCESSORIES: Wooden presentation box & cleaning kit. CONDITION: Original finish is complete & consistent w/ very few imperfections. Most are in the form of tiny flecks. Thin, faint drag line on cylinder w/ a few small scratches. Grips retain sharp checkering w/ well defined medallions & some light staining. Timing appears correct. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (22-6350/JZ).

2326. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 25-5 REVOLVER. Colt. S# N764855. Bbl. 6”. Mfg.1980. 4 screw, double action revolver built on the N frame. Bright blue finish. 6 shot, fluted cylinder. Ribbed & pinned barrel. Wide (.500”) checkered target hammer & serrated target trigger of the same width. Shrouded ejector rod w/ knurled end. Ramp front sight w/ red insert & white outline micrometer click adjustable rear sight. 10 groove serrated forestrap & backstrap. Checkered grips w/ S&W medallion. Barrel marked “45 Colt Ctg.” on right. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 3 HKS speed loaders.. CONDITION: dark, rich bluing coverage is complete & consistent. Very thin drag line on cylinder. Timing appears correct. Grips are very nice retaining sharp checkering & bold medallions. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (22-5988/JZ). MODERN. $1.000-1,500.

2327. FACTORY ENGRAVED MODEL 27-2 SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER. Cal. 357 Mag. S# N711278. Blued finish 4” bbl. w/ checkered top rib & top of frame w/ adj. sights w/ red front bead. Blued frame fitted w/ target hammer & target trigger has S&W logo on left side & other factory markings on right. Frame, bbl. & cyl. are engraved w/ near full coverage lg. open shaded scroll. Rosewood Magna type grips are uncheckered, but have S&W medallions. CONDITION: exceptionally fine, very close to “as new”, appears unfired. There are faint bolt drag marks on cyl. Bright shiny bore. Mechanically crisp. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Fred Inganamort. (22-1520/MGM). CURIO. $1,500-2,250.

2328. NICKEL PLATED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 27-2 REVOLVER. Cal. 357 Mag. S# N762767. Bbl. 6”. Mfg 1980. Tall blade front sight w/ adjustable black rear sight. 6 shot fluted cylinder. Checkered top strap w/ serrated barrel rib. Nickel plated. Checkered hammer spur & cylinder release. Wide, serrated trigger. Serrated front & back straps. Checkered target grips w/ S&W medallion. CONDITION: finish is complete & consistent, enjoying full coverage. Only a thin drag line on cylinder. Grips in very nice condition w/ very little sign of use. Sharp checkering w/ well defined medallions. Timing appears correct. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (22-5356/JZ). MODERN. $900-1,400.

2329. BLUED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 27-2 REVOLVER. Cal. 357 Mag. S# N156061. Bbl. 8 3/8”. Mfg 1973. Tall blade front sight w/ adjustable black rear sight. 6 shot fluted cylinder. Checkered top strap & barrel rib. Blued finish. Checkered hammer spur & cylinder release. Wide, serrated trigger. Serrated front & backstraps. Checkered target grips w/ S&W medallion. CONDITION: finish is complete & consistent, w/ some thinning, primarily at muzzle & on left side of barrel. Thin drag line on cylinder. Grips in very nice condition w/ very little sign of use. Round to sharp checkering w/ well defined medallions. Timing appears correct. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (22-5357/JZ). MODERN. $900-1,400.

2330. SMITH & WESSON NICKEL MODEL 29-2 REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Mag. S# N643854. Bbl. 6” pinned w/ red insert Baughman sight plus blued white outline Micrometer adj. rear. Mfg. 1979-1980 w/ checkered Goncalo Alves target grips having thumb recess plus case colored grooved target trigger & checkered target hammer. Recessed cyl. w/ blued extractor. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: good appearing mahogany case w/ numerous scratches on top & front. Deteriorated interior w/ replaced cloth; black on base & forest green under lid (both normally blue). CONDITION: very faint cyl. turn line from functioning; all other aspects near excellent; appearing unfired as only 3 chambers show faint firing residue on face (normal test fire pattern). (21-4226/NW). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

3/8”. Mfg.1973. Blued finish. Double action revolver built square butt N frame. Shrouded extractor w/ knurled rod end. Red ramp insert front sight w/ white outline micrometer click adjustable rear sight. 6 shot, fluted & counterbored cylinder. Large spur (.500”) target hammer w/ corresponding serrated wide trigger. Smooth hardwood grips w/ gold medallions & 1.56” Texas Ranger star bonded to bottom. CONDITION: Bluing coverage is complete & consistent w/ only slight thinning at muzzle & on a few high spots. Finish appears factory original. Unable to remove grips due to bonded star at bottom. Grips show light wear w/ a few small impressions & scratches. 2 consecutive chambers slightly out of time, so slightly that normal use, in both double & single action should easily overcome it. Bright bore w/ sharp rifling. (22-5782/JZ). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

2332. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 35-1 REVOLVER. Cal. 22 LR. S# M5780. Bbl. 6”. Mfg 1969-1971. Patridge front sight w/ adjustable micrometer click rear sight. 6 shot fluted cylinder. Thin, serrated top barrel & backstrap rib. Blued finish. Checkered hammer spur & cylinder release. Thin, serrated trigger. Smooth front & backstraps. Checkered grips w/ S&W medallion. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: proper blue factory box w/ steel corners, cleaning tools & paperwork. CONDITION: finish is complete & consistent, enjoying full coverage w/ thinning at muzzle and ejector rod. Thin drag line on cylinder. Grips retain sharp checkering w/ well defined medallions. Timing appears correct. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (22-5355/JZ). CURIO. $900-1,200.

2333. NICKEL SMITH & WESSON J-FRAME MODEL 36 REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Spl. S# J842787. Bbl. 2”. Mfg 1981. Integral ramp blade front sight w/ notched receiver rear sight. 5 shot fluted cylinder. Nickel finish. Checkered hammer spur & cylinder release. Thin, serrated trigger. Smooth front & backstraps. Checkered grips w/ S&W medallion. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching blue factory box w/ steel corners & paperwork. CONDITION: finish is complete & consistent, enjoying full coverage. Some gentle thinning usually associated w/ holstering. Thin drag line on cylinder. Grips in nice condition w/ smooth ended checkering & legible medallions. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (22-5340/JZ). MODERN. $500-750.

SPECIAL AIRWEIGHT REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Spl. S# J488235. Bbl. 1 7/8” pinned w/ serrated blade sight plus frame notched rear. Mfg. 19761977 (1951 to date) as 5 rd. alloy J frame model w/ square butt & checkered walnut Magna grips (matching stamped numbered). Case colored standard hammer & trigger.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: good matching labeled blue 2 piece box plus paperwork & cleaning rod w/ brush. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent w/ new unfired appearance. (21-4209/NW). MODERN. $500-750.

40

REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Spl. S# L5849. Bbl. 1 7/8” pinned w/ ramped serrated blade front sight & frame notched rear. Mfg. 1971-1974. Blued w/ matching # smooth rnd. butt walnut grips. Grooved grip safety & case colored grooved faced trigger. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered blue 2 piece box w/ cleaning kit & paper work. CONDITION: very faint beginning turn line on cyl. from functioning. All other aspects near excellent appearing unfired. (23-391/JZ). MODERN. $600-900.

2336. SMITH & WESSON MODEL

53 22-JET REVOLVER. Cal. 22 Jet. S# K474761. Bbl. 6”. Mfg.1962. Blued finish double action built on a 4 screw K frame. 6-shot fluted cylinder. 6” ribbed, pinned barrel marked “22 MAGNUM” on right side. Baughman ramp front & micrometer click adjustable rear sights. Checkered hammer spur w/ rimfire / centerfire selector & serrated trigger. 10 groove serrated backstrap & forestrap. Shrouded ejector rod. Checkered target grips w/ diamond at screw hole & S&W medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 6 inserts adapting 22 Jet to 22 LR. CONDITION: Original finish is complete & consistent w/ very few imperfections. Some gentle thinning on a few high spots. Thin, faint drag line on cylinder. Grips are very nice, demonstrating use in the form of some staining & lightly rounded checkering w/ a few tiny chips on left grip below checkered panel. Timing appears correct. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (23-479/JZ). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

2337. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 57 REVOLVER. Cal. 41 Mag. S# N125188 Bbl. 6”. Mfg.1973. Pinned & recessed model. 6 shot fluted cylinder. Blued finish. Red ramp insert front sight w/ white outlined, adjustable rear sight. Serrated top strap & barrel. Checkered hammer spur & cylinder release. Serrated front & rear straps. Wide serrated trigger. Smooth hardwood grips w/ S&W medallions. Right grip has custom inlay skull & snake.

CONDITION: finish coverage is complete & consistent w/ thinning primarily at muzzle & a few small spots typically associated w/ holstering. Red front sight insert is a little loose. Fine drag line around cylinder. Grips have a few scratches but overall are very nice. Custom engraved inlay seated flush w/ grip finish & possesses sharp details under close examination. Slightly out of time on 2 consecutive chambers, so little that standard cocking or utilizing double action nullifies the situation. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (22-5781/JZ). MODERN.

2338. SMITH & WESSON STAINLESS MODEL 63 REVOLVER. Cal. 22 LR. S# M146153. Bbl. 4” pinned w/ red insert Baughman sight; blued Micrometer adj. rear. Mfg. 1980-1981 (1977-1998) w/ matching numbered checkered walnut Magna grips. Standard flash chromed grooved trigger & checkered hammer. No dash model w/ pinned bbl. that was eliminated 1982 becoming 63-1. 6 Rd. fluted cyl. & square butt J frame. Very desirable early stainless Kit Gun. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: very good matching labeled blue box (missing one metal corner on lid) w/ packaging to include complete tool kit. CONDITION: extremely faint beginning cyl. turn line; all other aspects including grips & bore are near excellent. (21-4211/NW).

2339. S&W MODEL 65-2 DA REVOLVER. Cal. 357 Mag. S# 54853. Bbl. 4”. Stainless version of the Model 13. Serrated fixed ramp front and notch rear sights. Checkered hammer and serrated trigger with Pachmayr black rubber grips. CONDITION: metal has numerous fine to light scratches, dings and marks as well as a visible dragline on the cylinder. Bore is very good, bright and strongly rifled. (22-5719/CW). MODERN. $600-800.

2340. SMITH & WESSON STAINLESS MODEL

617-6 REVOLVER. Cal. 22 LR. S# CTZ1733. Bbl. 4” full lug w/ blued Patridge blade & Micrometer rear. Mfg. 2013 w/ internal lock, speed loader reloader relieved cyl. latch & 10 rd. fluted cyl. Case colored smooth faced trigger & checkered hammer. S&W finger grooved rubber grips relieved for speed loader. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered factory blue plastic case & packaging. CONDITION: firing residue in action & noticeably on face of cyl. Extremely faint cyl. turn line. Light pinprick oxidation on trigger; all other aspects near excellent including bore & grips. (21-4227/NW). MODERN. $650-900.

2341. SMITH & WESSON MODEL

52-2 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 38 Spl. Wadcutter. S# A589634. Bbl. 5” match. Mfg. 1979-1980 (19711973; Model 52 from 1962-1963 & 52-1 from 1963-1971). Arguably most accurate factory semi-auto pistol ever produced. Notably more desirable than previous models having improved extractor not prone to breakage. Flat top slide w/ Patridge front sight & adj. rear. Based on Model 39 profile but all steel construction & SA functioning. Checkered walnut grips w/ silver medallions. MAGS: 3 Factory 5 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: near excellent matching factory box w/ packaging to include toolkit. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent including bore & grips. (22-3125/NW). MODERN. $800-1,200.

2342. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 539 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# A773579. Bbl. 4”. Mfg. 1982 and shipped Dec. 3, 1985 to G.T. Distributors of Rossville, GA. per June 2007 factory letter as special ordered pistol; 8159 units 1981-1984. Finishes were 6,184 blued w/ balance nickel; Model 539 canceled with introduction of stainless Model 639. Steel framed version of Model 39 having checkered S&W logo walnut grips, satin finish (special ordered option), checkered backstrap w/ lanyard loop, ambidextrous safety & uncommon fixed rear sight (serrated ramped front) introduced March 1983 as an option. MAGS: 2 factory 8 rd. w/ flat push button bases. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: good 2 piece Bangor Punta box w/ corner scuffs & beginning break where beavertail section of frame slid into box slightly cracking base & lid. 2/78 Model 39 manual & paperwork plus cleaning rod & waxed paper. Jinks signed factory letter supporting above info. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Fred Inganamort. CONDITION: very good plus w/ very minimal high point wear (mostly near muzzle); also has function wear on bbl. at port and lower front right of slide. Near excellent bore & grips. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Fred Inganamort. (22-1544/NW). MODERN. $600-900.

2343. S&W PC TACTICAL 40 MODEL 4006 DA SEMI-AUTO

PISTOL. Cal. 40 S&W. S# FTC0001. Bbl. 5” match grade. Mfg. 1997 by Performance Center division of S&W for RSR Distributors as special Model 4006 having product code of 170091; shipped July 17, 1997. Only 150 units produced & numbered FTC00001-FTC00150; this is # 1. Tritium front sight & 2 dot Novak’s windage adjustable rear. Matte stainless frame w/ checkered front strap; high cut under trigger guard. One piece checkered black plastic grip w/ integral mag. well funnel. Box cut frame & slide rails for full contact to end of dust cover. Matte blued carbon steel slide balanced for better muzzle control. Ambidextrous safety, extended & enlarged mag. release plus lightweight spur hammer. MAGS: 2 factory 10 rd. w/ extended black plastic bases & yellow followers. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory letter verifying above info plus matching numbered blue plastic factory case w/ paperwork. CONDITION: all aspects (including bore) near excellent appearing new & unfired. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Fred Inganamort. (22-1551/NW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

2344. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 4513 “SHORTY 45” PERFORMANCE CENTER PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. S# SFF0542. Bbl. 3.75”, marked “Performance Center”. This particular example is a Performance Center exclusive of the typical Model 4513 branded the “Shorty 45”. The point of the exercise was to incorporate the power & capacity of the 45 ACP cartridge into a compact host. This line was produced exclusively for Lew Horton Dist.; 1179 units S# SFF0001-SFF1179. Shipped & delivered Sept. 25, 1996 to S&W Promotional Department in Springfield, MA to be used at various shooting clubs to promote the model. Bbl. is held in position by hand fit spherical bushing. Novak LoMount 3 dot sights. Alloy frame w/ left side controls. S&W checkered black plastic wrap around grip & checkered frontstrap. Bevelled mag. well. MAGS: 3 factory 7-rd.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory Performance Center case w/ paperwork under foam. Factory letter supporting above info. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent. Still retains orange chamber flag. Only minimal handling marks under close inspection around ejection port. Bright bore w/ strong

is soldered to bottom rib. Side plated boxlock easy opening action of Defourny’s design utilizes ejector springs to power hammers. Cocking cams are in watertable similar to those found in Purdey guns. Action features nonautomatic safety, hidden 3rd fastener, side clips, reinforced frame & dbl. triggers (front loose). Action is engraved w/ 70% coverage sprays of scroll w/ rose bouqet highlights within line & sm. scroll borders. Bottom of action is engraved with retailer: “Paul Gatimel”. Serial number is engraved on trigger guard tang. Rnd. knob long pistol grip buttstock of lightly marbled & figured European walnut measures 14 1/4” over ribbed horn buttplate. Closely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip. A sm. silver circle is near back of comb & a sling loop is on toeline. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .668”, L .667”. Restriction: R .023” (MOD), L .034” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .030”, L .032”. STOCK: DAH: 2 7/16”. DAC: 1 5/8”. LOP: 14 1/4”. CAST: approx. 1/4” off. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 3 oz. CONDITION: good to fine as partially refinished. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a reblack over some scattered light pitting. Action retains about 30% original case hardening color; lockplates about 30% of their original blue. Stocks retain nearly all of an old shiny oil refinish over many light marks. Checkering somewhat worn. Bores are shiny, but w/ scattered pitting, mostly in right bbl. There are 1 or 2 minor sm. dents also in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. Ejectors are strong & in time. (22-1174/MGM). CURIO. $1,500-2,250.

Recently made high quality pistol grip buttstock with Monte Carlo comb is of lightly streaked and fiddle figured European walnut. Stock measures 13 7/8” over red Pachmayr basket weave pad. Very well cut point pattern checkering is at grip, grip cap is of horn. Matching long beavertail type ejector forend has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: BBL: Bore Diameter: .724”. Restriction: .030” (full). Wall thickness: .045”. STOCK: DAH: 1 13/16”. DA rear of Monte Carlo 1 1/4”. DAC: 1 3/8”+. CAST: neutral. LOP: 13 7/8”. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 15 oz. CONDITION: very fine as restocked. Barrel retaining nearly all of what appears to be original blue with some high edge wear. Action retains most of its subdued case color. Trigger guard reblued. Very high quality recently made stocks retain nearly all of their original oil finish with some light scratches mostly on right side of butt. Very well done checkering shows very little wear. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Thomas F. Wolfinger. (22-6109/MGM). CURIO. $1,750-3,750.

walnut swan neck buttstock measures 13 7/8” over checkered wood butt on 1/2” wood buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant brass oval and sling attachment point are on toeline. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .728”, L .729”. Restriction: R 0. (.010” FLARE). L .013” (MOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R .031”, L .029”. STOCK: DAH: 2 3/4”. DAC: 1 3/4”. LOP: 13 7/8”. CAST: approx. 1/2” off. WEIGHT: 6 lb 3 oz. CONDITION: good as refinished. Bbls. w/ nearly all fine reblack over some light marks. Action cleaned to coin finish. Stocks with oil refinish & a few subsequent marks. Checkering does not appear to be recut and shows light wear. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. (22-4483/MGM). CURIO. $800-1,200.

2-3/4’’. S# 10042. Bbls. 28-1/2’’. Left bbl. has marking that appears to read “E. DumolinDeluge-Arguebruier-a-Liege-Belgique”. Top of rib has marking that appears to be “F.P.J.Mod DIADIME”. Case colored sidelock action w/ exquisite game scene engraving. Scene on right lock plate features flying prairie chickens. Left lock plate shows flushing pheasants. Floorplate shows a fox w/ a pheasant in its mouth. Balance of action & forearm iron are covered w/ fine scroll & floral bouquets. Features include double under lugs, bushed firing pins, cocking indicators & ejectors. Fire blued double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight hand stock of fancy European walnut w/ rich black & orange tones. Stock & forearm have generous coverage of fine hand engraving. LOP: 14-3/8’’ to a checkered butt. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-3/8’’. Stock has approx. 1/4’’ cast off. Bore diameter: RT .730, LT .729. Choke constriction: RT 019, LT .031. Minimum wall thickness: RT .023, LT .032. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 15 ozs. CONDITION: 98% reblackened bbl. finish. Action has an attractive cleaned gray appearance. Wood has very good finish showing small marks w/ spots in finish around butt. Gun is tight & on face w/ top lever sitting properly right of center. Bright near excellent bores. (23-652/DS). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

42135. 27 1/2” Dovetailed bbls. with matted game rib are marked with steel type on top, maker’s name and address are on upper left side of left bbl. Bbl. flats are stamped with 1925 Belgian Nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features non automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers and double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockpaltes are engraved with near full coverage British style rose and scroll. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves in small scroll background. Nicely crotch figured and well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is on semi diamond hand. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has inlet silver shield in center of checkering pattern.

MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .727”, L .724”. Restriction: R .010” (IC), L .037” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .023”, L .028”. STOCK: DAH: 2 3/16”. DAC: 1 1/4”. LOP: 15”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 4 oz. CONDITION: fair to good as partially refinished. Bbls. retaining nearly all of an old reblack with some light scratches. Action retains perhaps as much as 20% original case hardening color. Lockplates are cleaned to silver gray. Stocks appear to have been stripped of finish and have numurous light marks overall. Checkering has not been recut. Bores are bright with frosting toward breech ends and evidence of a few minor pings, mostly in left bbl. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. (22-4502/MGM). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

2350. FINE SELF OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN BY J. NIQUET WITH PURDEY TYPE ACTION. Cal. 12 ga. 2 1/2”. S# 1284. The 27 5/8” dovetailed bbls. are engraved “Julien Niquet 12 Bore Self-Opening Sidelock” on slightly raised game rib. Bbl. flats are stamped with pre-1927 Belgian Nitro proofs for 2 1/2” chambers. Coin finished self opening sidelock action has safety button deactived, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut rose and scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “J. Niquet” “ a Liege”. Newer straight grip buttstock of well figured dark European walnut measures 14 1/4” over checkered wood butt. Stock features drop points and point pattern checkering. Matching splinter Defourney ejector forend as Anson release, central escutcheon is gold inlaid with a count’s crown. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .728”, L .728”. Restriction: R .020” (MOD), L .034” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .030”, L .030”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/2”. DAC: 1 1/2”. LOP: 14 1/4”. CAST: approx. 1/4” on. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 14 oz. CONDITION: good as refurbished. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a very high quality reblack. Engraving recut. Action with extensive cleaning to coin finish has engraving considerably thinned. Trigger guard engraving also recut. Newer stocks retain nearly all of their original oil finish. Checkering with little wear. Bores are shiny with evidence of polishing over some light pitting and are without any major repairs. Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. Ejectors are in time. (22-4477/MGM). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

2351. VERY HIGH QUALITY BELGIAN SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN RETAILED BY Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4”. S# 2172. Louis Christophe was known for providing best quality guns to his customers, mostly made by others such as Jules Bury and the Defourneys. This very high quality gun has 26 3/4” dovetailed bbls. fitted with matted game rib. The number “1” is gold inlaid at rear of rib. Tops of bbls. are engraved “L. Christophe” “Bruxelles”. Bbl. flats are stamped with 1941 Belgian Nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers. Bottoms of bbls. are stamped with steel type, serial number, and choke information. Maker’s mark (JB?) is incompletely stamped on bottom of right bbl. Coin finished robust sidelock action features automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, and double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage classic British type rose and scroll. “1” is in gold on top lever. Trigger guard is engraved to match action. Straight grip European walnut buttstock of dense well marbled and stump figured European walnut measures 14 7/8” over checkered wood butt. Nicely carved drop points are behind lockplates and closely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has “1” gold inlaid on tip which holds Anson release button.

MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .721”, L .729”. Restriction: R .014” (LIGHT MOD), L .023” (MOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R .020”, L .025”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/16”. DAC: 1 3/8”. LOP: 14 7/8”. CAST: approx. 3/8” off. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 12 oz. CONDITION: very fine as lightly refinished. Bbls. retaining over 95% good quality reblue. Action with cleaning to brightened coin finish, engraving remains clear. Engraving on trigger guard shows considerable wear at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of a professional oil refinish with a few scattered light marks and three fairly deep scratches on left side of comb. Checkering appears to have been competently recut. Bores are bright and shiny and without noted problems except for evidence of professional dent removal in right bbl. about 6” from muzzle. Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. Ejectors are in time. (22-4480/MGM). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

on matted game rib with doll’s head extension. Tops of bbls. are stamped with Cockerill steel logos. Bbl. flats are stamped w/ pre 1922 Belgian Nitro proofs. Top lever action with crossbolt third fastener is fitted with backspring locks having serpentine rebounding hammers. Action is nicely game scene engraved with two setters on left and pointer and setter on right surrounded by a field of shaded scrolling acanthus. Locks show three snipe on left and partridge on right. Two ducks erupt from marsh on trigger guard bow. Serial number is on tang. Newly made straight grip buttstock of nicely fiddle figured European walnut measures 13 7/8” over ribbed horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A sling loop matching that on bbls. and a silver shield engraved “TFS”? are on toeline. Matching splinter forend has Anson release.

MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .728”, L .728”. Restriction: R .015” (MOD), L .033” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .019”, L .020”. STOCK: DAH: 2 3/8”. DAC: 1 1/2-”.LOP: 13 7/8”. CAST: approx. 1/4” off. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 11 oz. CONDITION: good as refurbished. Bbls. retaining over 90% fine reblack with some large deep scratches and gouges toward breech end and along rear portion of rib. Action retains most of its coin finish. Engraving is sharp and clear. Newly made stocks have only a few very minor marks in their original oil finish. Checkering with little wear. Bores are bright and shiny. Forcing cones have been lengthened. Action is tight. Locks are good. (22-4506/MGM). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

include point pattern hand checkering & oval nameplate at toeline. LOP: 14-1/4’’ over a 3/8’’ wood extension w/ checkered butt. DAC: 1-3/8’’. DAH: 2-3/16’’. Stock has approx. 3/8’’ cast off. Bore diameter: RT .731, LT .731. Choke constriction: RT .011, LT .022. Minimum wall thickness: RT .031, LT .030. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 9.6 ozs. CONDITION: bbls. retain over 90% blue. Action has a very good gray appearance. Wood has very good refinish w/ freshened checkering. Stock is cracked behind both lock plates. Action is tight w/ top lever at center. Very good bright bores. (23-671/DS). CURIO. $1,750-2,750.

2355. VERY ATTRACTIVE LIGHTWEIGHT 2”

12 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN BY ARTHUR TURNER WITH CASE. S# 13951. The dovetailed 26” bbls. are gold inlaid “FOR 2 INCH CASE ONLY” on narrow matted Churchill rib. Tops of bbls. engraved “Arthur Turner” (late Maleham & Co.) (circa 1920-32). Bbl. flats stamped w/ Birmingham nitro proofs for 2” chambers & 7/8 oz. of shot. Importers info is on splinter (Woodcock Hill). Case hardened dbl. ogee backed boxlock action features automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold) & dbl. triggers. Action engraved w/ about 80% coverage well cut varying size scroll within sm. scroll borders. “Arthur Turner” is in arched ribbon on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate & trigger guard engraved w/ matching scroll & S# is on trigger guard tang. Straight grip buttstock is of strikingly fiddle figured & nicely marbled flesh-tone European walnut & measures 14 1/2” over black leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering w/ mullered borders is at grip & vacant silver oval is on toeline. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: bbls.: bore diameter: right: .730”, left: .731”. Restriction: right: .001” (CYL), left: .010” (IC). Minimum Wall Thickness: right: .020”, left: .019”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/16”. DAC: 1 1/2”. LOP: 14 1/2”. CAST: approx. 3/8”. WEIGHT: 5 lbs. 5 oz.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun housed in a relatively new English VC case w/ stitched leather corners. Interior lined in burgundy cloth & has reproduction Arthur Turner label in lid. Case contains a pair of plastic snap caps & a key. CONDITION: very fine as tastefully & completely restored, most likely in London & retaining nearly all of these fine custom finishes w/ only some silvering of bottom of action & considerable silvering of trigger guard tang. There are a few subsequent marks on stocks, checkering has been cleaned w/ some recutting of borders. Bores are bright & shiny w/ a fairly lg. but shallow dent on side of right bbl. about 10” behind muzzle. Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is very fine w/ a few

& trigger guard are blued. Action & other parts are engaved w/ near full coverage, fairly deep lg. shaded scroll which is rather attractive. Maker’s name is on both sides. Engraving on fences approaches semi-relief. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip & a lg. silver oval on toeline is engraved w/ monogram “GA”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release.

MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .733”, L .732”. Restriction: R .004” (IC), L .034” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .020”, L .017”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/8”. DAC: 1 1/2”. LOP: 15”. CAST: approx. 5/8” off. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 4 oz. CONDITION: fine as refinished. Bbls. retaining over 90% of an old reblack w/ some subsequent silvering on rib & around muzzles. Action cleaned to a bright coin finish, engraving remains sharp. Secondary parts show subsequent silvering to their reblue. Engraving somewhat softened. Stocks retain nearly all of a glossy oil finish w/ some marks & scratches. Checkering partially recut. Bores are shiny, but show some fairly deep pits, mostly in right bbl. 8-12” behind muzzle. Action is tight, ejectors are in time. (22-3842/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

clips is very finely rose & scroll engraved & looks just like an early Purdey. Gun made w/ dbl. triggers, (front trigger articulated), auto ejectors, non auto safety. Top of action w/ beaded bbl. bolsters & blued top lever which are all nicely rose & scroll engraved. Top lever w/ gold ”2” & gold inlaid “S” in front of safety button & top tang are nicely scroll engraved. Diamond shaped straight hand English butt stock is checkered in point pattern through the wrist w/ rose & scroll engraved trigger guard. Butt w/ 2 1/4” black in color wood extension which is checkered at butt. Measurements: Right: .726”, choke .047(extra full). Left: .729”, choke: .021”(light mod). Minimum wall thickness: Right: .021”, left: .016”. DAC: 1 1/4”. DAH: 1 1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs., 14 oz. CONDITION: excellent as partially restored. Bbls. retain almost all of a competent professional rust blue finish. Forend is very good, checkering thinned but mostly all present w/ a sm. chip at muzzle end of left side otherwise sound. Case hardened action retains 40% of its original color. Buttstock is sound & retains most of a professional finish w/ checkering thinned at grip area. Bores are mostly bright & shiny. Mechanics are crisp though the gun does have a very slight hint of looseness at the hinge. Very interesting copy of Londons most famous maker which at first glance absolutely appears to be a Purdey. (22-1114/JSL). CURIO. $1,500-2,250.

“plume” rib. Top of rear portion is marked “PROGRESS CHAPUIS SAINT ETIENNE”. Bbl. flats are stamped with French proofs for 2 3/4” chambers. Ejector mechanism is between dual lumps. Coin finished boxlock triggerplate type action with ornamental sideplates features nonautomatic safety and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with British style rose and scroll. Fences are semi relief carved with rose bouquets. Relatively plain European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 3/4” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip and a vacant silver oval is on toeline. Matching long beavertail forend has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .723”, L .724”. Restriction: R .007” (IC), L .027” (IMOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R . 037”, L .035”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/4”. DAC: 1 7/16”. LOP: 14 3/4”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 7 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun comes in older English green canvas leather trimmed case with brass corners embossed “G.B.W.” on top. Interior is lined in purple felt and has Charles Boswell paper label in lid along with a modern Chapuis black vinyl label. Case contains a key. CONDITION: very fine retaining nearly all factory finishes on metal and with a few minor marks and scratches in wood. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. Case is good. Exterior canvas faded and with some stains. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth shows mold

action with barrels removed). The 25 5/8” mono-bloc barrels with raised matted rib and no under rib are marked “PHS DARNE SAINT ETIENNE FRANCE” on rib. Tops of barrels are stamped with Stoeger Arms name and address. Barrel flats and bottom of barrels are stamped with triple proofs, Darne logo and 5 grade markings (R15). Coin finished sliding breech action with obturating discs and toggling side safety is engraved with 70% coverage rose bouquets, scroll and various borders. “Darne” is deeply stamped on opening lever. Double triggers are blued, buttstock of lightly figure European walnut measures 14 1/2” over hard rubber Darne buttplate. Flat top point pattern checkering is on semipistol grip. Matching forepiece has inlet horn tip. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .630. R .632. Restriction: L .011 (light mod). R.002. (IC). Wall thickness: L .030. R .028. STOCK: DAH: 2 3/8”. DAC: 1 1/2”-. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 1/2”. WEIGHT: 5 lb. 11 oz. CONDITION: exceptionally fine, close to as new. Bores are bright and shiny. Stoeger’s imported these guns until 1971. This model as made today, retails at $11,000 Euros. (22-5680/MGM). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

other dogs are taking down a stag on right lockplate with pheasant toward front. Bottom of action has a scene of stag and hind in woodlands. Fences are relief carved depicting ducks with background of scroll. Top lever has thumbpiece pierced with pheasant scene. A dog retrieving a duck is on trigger guard bow. Serial number is on tang. Nicely figured and marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 1/2” over open sided basketweave pad. Stock features drop points, point pattern grip checkering and a gold oval on toeline where a sling swivel has been removed. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .736”, L .736”. Restriction: R .037” (FULL), L .040” (EXTRA FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .020”, L .016”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/2+”. DAC: 1 1/2-”. LOP: 14 1/2 CAST: slightly off. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 9 oz. CONDITION: fair to good. Bbls. with new reblack over scattered marks. Engraving softened. Maker’s name newly engraved. Action retains most of a recolor with evidence of considerable polishing. Fine scroll engraving with considerable losses, relief engraving with flat spots. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish. Checkering roughly recut. Bores show considerable pitting toward breech ends, frosted throughout. Riveling is evident in left bbl. near thin area

pivot. Blued top lever and trigger guard have more scroll borders, S# is on trigger guard tang. Well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock appears to be a well made replacement which measures 15” over ribbed horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Wood of splinter forend appears to be original. Forend features uncheckered central diamond inlet in gold with a Duke’s crown over the initials “MT”. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .738”. R .737”. Restriction: L .010” (IC). R .015” (mod). Wall thickness: L .023”. R .025”. STOCK: DAH: 2 3/4”. DAC: 1 1/2”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 15”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 4 oz. CONDITION: fine as refurbished. Barrels retaining nearly all of a best reblack. Some fairly deep pits did not strike out. Action and lockplates retain nearly 95% of a vibrant recolor hardening. All engraving has been recut. There are some deep pits remaining on knuckle. New buttstock retains nearly all its original finish with some light marks. Checkering with little wear. Forend wood is refinished to match, checkering recut. Bores are shiny and some fairly deep pits are noted in right barrel, lighter pits are in left. Forcing cones are lengthened. Action is tight, barrels are on face, ejectors are strong and in time. (22-5626/MGM). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

hidden third fastener, vented strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, reinforced action bar & dbl. triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved w/ about 80% coverage very nicely cut simple sm. scroll within sm. scroll borders. Scroll surrounds rose bouquets in typical British fashion. Action reinforce is scroll engraved w/ open shaded scroll. “Gastinne Renette” is on folded ribbon on each lockplate. Trigger guard w/ shaded scroll on bow has S# on tang. Straight grip buttstock of nicely figured European walnut measures 15” over old red open sided pad. Point pattern checkering is on semi diamond hand. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .728”, L .729”. Restriction: R .007” (IC), L .029” (MOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R .027”, L .030”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/8”. DAC: 1 1/16”. LOP: 15”. CAST: approx. 1” off. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 6 oz. CONDITION: good, w/ some alterations. Bbls. retaining about 70% of what appears to be original blue. Action cleaned to brighten original French polish. Some hints of light mottled colors remain where protected. Stock w/ little finish has had large piece added to comb & old pad installed. Checkering shows considerable wear on both buttstock & forend. Bores are bright & shiny w/ evidence of minor dent removal 9” from muzzle in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. Ejectors are in time. Once a lovely gun, it could use some TLC. (22-4495/MGM). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

w/ concave rib & sunken under rib. Exposed hammer sidelock action w/ sculpted fences featuring double under lug & third bite locking w/ side clips on the bbls. Action has full coverage vine type foliate scroll & arabesque scroll engraving w/ deeply sculpted floral borders on bolsters. Selective ejectors & double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight grip stock of fancy European walnut. Stock features include hand checkering, tear drop points & oval nameplate in toeline. LOP: 14-1/4’’ over an aftermarket solid rib pad. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-1/4’’. Neutral cast. Bore diameter: RT .732, LT .732. Choke constriction: RT .034, LT .042. Minimum wall thickness: RT .026, LT .025. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 11.8 ozs. CONDITION: action has a soft gray cleaned appearance retaining engraving detail. Bbls. have 98% reblackened finish. Top lever, trigger guard & fittings have good reblued finish. Stocks have very good finish w/ freshened checkering. Good bright bores. Sound action w/ top lever sitting right of center. (23-674/DS). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

style & is fitted w/ ornamental sideplates. Maker’s name & address are stamped on watertable. Action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt 3rd fastener, sideclips & dbl. triggers. Action is engraved w/ full coverage attractive lg. open shaded scroll. Matching scroll is on blued trigger guard. Well marbled & lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15 5/8” over dark brown leather covered pad over 1/4” black spacer. Multi point pattern checkering is at grip & a sling loop is on toeline. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .726”, L .724”. Restriction: R .051” (EXTRA FULL), L .049” (EXTRA FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .035”, L .038”. STOCK: DAH: 2 7/8”. DAC: 1 3/4-” LOP: 15 5/8”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 1 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black plastic case. CONDITION: very fine, bbls. retaining about 90% original blue w/ some rubs & light scratches. Action retains nearly all of its original coin finish. Stocks retain about 90% original oil finish w/ some rubs through around action & at grip & w/ quite a few lg. light scratches. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are bright & shiny without any noted problems. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong & in time. (22-5003/MGM). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

bushed strikers and double triggers. Action and lockplates are very finely engraved with full coverage Viennese style scroll with edelweiss blooms and leaves as accent. A scrolled ribbon on each lockplate is engraved “LEOPOLD BIEDER WIEN” (name not found in Heer). This treatment extends to blued top lever and trigger guard. Straight grip buttstock with some dark marbling measures 14 1/8” over brown leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .727”. R .725”. Restriction: L .015” (mod). R .004” (IC). Wall thickness: L .025”. R .025”. STOCK: DAH: 2 5/16”. DAC: 1 3/8”. CAST: about 1/2” off. LOP: 14 1/8”. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 13 oz. CONDITION: fine as partially refinished. Barrels retaining over 80% of rust reblue with some evidence of having been tank blued at an earlier time (solder receeding at muzzles), with a good amount of cleaned subsiquent rust mostly on tops. Action retains most of what appears to be its original bright polish with areas cleaned and darkened on fences and bottom. Stocks retain nearly all of an oil refinish, checkering shows wear. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight, ejectors are in time. A fine quality gun with truly beautiful engraving. (22-5611/MGM). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

2365. GOOD QUALITY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAMEGUN BY O. GEYGER WITH PURDEY/BEESLEY

SELF OPENING ACTION. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4”. S# 10720. The 30” dovetailed bbls. are fitted with slightly raised flat matted rib engraved “2” at breech end; “2” also appears on top lever and forend iron, indicating this gun was the second gun of a pair. Retailer’s name and address are engraved on tops of bbls. Bbl. flats are stamped with Imperial German Nitro proofs for 12 ga. without date. Coin finished sidelock action features non automatic safety (“SICHER” inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, arrowhead tumbler end cocking indicators and double triggers (front articulated). Interior inspections reveal locks are indeed of Purdey type and ejector system is also similar to the famous Wem ejector used on Purdey guns; drop is replacable. Action and lockplates are engraved with about 80% coverage nicely cut scroll surrounding small rose bouquets, all within small scroll, geometric and floral borders. “O. Geyger & Co. Berlin” is on each lockplate. Geyger number “2786” is on top of action in front of top lever. Trigger guard is horn. Horn capped pistol grip buttstock of well fiddle figured and nicely marbled European walnut measures 14 1/4” over solid brown basketweave “Pachmayr” pad. Stock features shadowline right hand cheekpiece, point pattern grip checkering and a sling loop matching the one screwed to bottom rib. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .720”, L .720”. Restriction: R .010” (IC), L .023” (MOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R .030”, L .030”. STOCK: DAH: 2 9/16. DAC: 1 1/2”. LOP: 14 1/4”. CAST: very slightly off. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 14 oz. CONDITION: very good as refinished, bbls. retaining about 90% reblue with some sharp edgewear and a few light marks. Action is cleaned to coin finish. Engraving remains good with traces of remaining case hardening color on floorplate and under toplever. Stocks retain nearly all of an oil refinish with a few scattered marks. Checkering shows considerable wear and has not been recut. Horn of trigger guard remains good without damage. Bores are bright and shiny with some leading in right bbl. Action is tight, bbls. are off face. Drop is good. Mechanically good. An interesting German gun, possibly actually built by Purdey. (22-4509/MGM). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

2366. 16 BORE BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH E. SHILLING OF BARCELONA. 1/2” (.644” groove diameter). Shotgun.: 12 Ga., 2 1/2”. S# 9095. Bbls. 26 5/8” chopperlump, double rifle, are fitted w/ 2 folding v-notch rear sights in slightly raised matted game rib. E. Schilling & P. Paguaga information is on top of each bbl. Bbl. flats are stamped for 16 bore & what appear to be pre-1927 Barcelona proofs. E. Schilling’s running boar logos are also stamped. Number “4867” is on bottom of left bbl. Double shotgun bbls. w/ same markings on tops are fitted w/ deeply sunken ribs which are essentially only a web between bbls. Bbl. flats are stamped w/ 12 ga. proofs which are of the same type as rifle bbls. Flats are also stamped w/ Rigby double R logos & “MONOBLOC”, even though bbls. do not appear to have been sleeved. The pair of bbls. appear to made of a single solid piece of steel (monobloc does mean “one piece”). Front sight mounting block & sling eye are soldered in. Blued boxlock action features automatic safety, square crossbolt third fastener, side clips, & dbl. triggers. Action is engraved w/ 80% coverage varying size scroll within scroll borders. Top lever & trigger guard are also scroll engraved. Round knob pistol grip buttstock of lightly streaked European walnut measures 14 3/8” over Silver type pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip & a sling loop is on toeline. Silver oval at rear of comb is engraved “Polin”. Each bbl. set has its own splinter forend w/ numbers matching that found on bottoms of bbls. Forend releases are of roller friction type. MEASUREMENTS: RIFLE BBLS: Groove Diameter: .644”, 2 1/2” chambers. SHOTGUN BBLS.: Bore Diameter: R .732”, L .734”. Restriction: R .018” (MOD), L .030” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .022”, L .015”. STOCK: DAH: 2 3/4”. DAC: 1 3/4”. LOP: 14 3/8”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 7 oz. WEIGHT W/ RIFLE BBLS: 8 lb. 2 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: extra bbl., S# 4867. CONDITION: good. Shotgun bbls. retain most of what appears to be their original blue. Rifle bbls. retain most of a good quality rust blue w/ engraving softened. Action retains about 30% of what appears to be original blue. Stocks refinished. Checkering recut. New pad. Cheeks pinned. Bores are shiny w/ some scattered light pitting & very deep pitting at throats. Rifle bores are good, fairly shiny w/ strong rifling throughout, but lightly pitted throughout. Action is tight w/ both bbl. sets. Rifle bbls. do not fit well. Top lever will not come fully to center & bbls. are slightly undersized at breech. (22-4465/MGM). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

full coverage large flowing acanthus w/ rose terminations in sm. scroll background. Ribbons also run through this complex pattern which continues onto blued top lever & trigger guard. Newly made extreme pistol grip buttstock of well marbled & lightly burl figured European walnut measures 14 1/8” over checkered wood butt. Stock features drop points & point pattern checkering at grip w/ right hand palm swell. Matching sm. beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .735”, L .736”. Restriction: R .020” (MOD), L .042” (EXTRA FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .022”, L .020”. STOCK: DAH: 1 1/2”. DAC: 1 1/4”. LOP: 14 1/8”. CAST: approx. 1/4” off. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 12 oz. CONDITION: fine as reconditioned. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a good quality reblack. Action w/ enhanced coin finish. Engraving remains clear. Stocks retain essentially all of their original rubbed oil finish w/ only 1 or 2 very minor handling marks. Checkering is sharp. Bores are bright & shiny w/ some light striations in right bbl. Action is

articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved w/ near full coveage sm. scroll. Replacement buttstock of well marbled and figured European walnut measures 14 1/4” over red “Silver” type pad. Point pattern checkering is on semi diamond hand. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .733”, L .734”. Restriction: R .012” (LIGHT MOD), L .032” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .022”, L .020”. STOCK: DAH: 1 5/8”. DAC: 1 3/16”. LOP: 14 1/4”. CAST: approx. 1/2” off. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 6 oz. CONDITION: fair to good as refinished. Bbls. w/ about 90% old reblack. Engraving softened. Action w/ about 60% new blue. Engraving very thin on lockplates, soft on action. Replacement stocks with old refinish. Checkering recut. Bores

flats. Water table w/ very sm. import mark. Set no. 1 engraved w/ makers name & address on tops near breech end. Single slim beavertail forend, checkered w/ uncheckered diamond center has Anson type push button release & blued iron. Hand detachable sidelock action is nicely scroll engraved in about 60% coverage. Beaded fences are also scroll engraved w/ side clips. Scroll engraved blued top lever & scroll engraved top tang w/ gold “S” inlaid in front of safety. Gun made w/ dbl. triggers (front trigger articulated), auto ejectors, auto safety, straight hand English gripped buttstock is checkered in point pattern through the wrist, has long tang trigger guard, sling swivel near toe & nickel oval which is unengraved on the toeline. The comb has been modified w/ a new piece added in which has a sm. Monte Carlo at butt & terminates w/ a thin black Deccelerator brand pad. Bbl. set 2 w/ sling swivel on bottom rib. Measurements: Right: .727”. Left: .728”. Wall thickness: Left: .026”. Right: .017”. DAC: 1 1/4”. DAH: 1 3/4”. Drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 2 3/8”. WEIGHT: CONDITION: very good. Bbls. retain nearly all of a black restored rust blue finish. Bores on both bbl. sets w/ beginning orange peel throughout. Forend is sound w/ minor impressions, screw at center is a replacement. Checkering is fine. Action has been cleaned mostly bright w/ engraving still crisp. Buttstock w/ modification as noted above & an old repair on

stock of fancy European walnut w/ vivid dark streaking. Features include hand checkering, tear drop points & brass shield in toeline w/ interwoven initials that appear to be “PI”. Forearm has a small raised brass running boar. LOP: 14-3/8’’ over a solid red pad. DAC: 1-7/16’’. DAH: 2-1/4’’. Stock has approx. 1/4’’ cast off. Bore diameter: RT .733, LT .738. Choke constriction: RT .044, LT .048. Minimum wall thickness: RT .030, LT 021. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 9 ozs. Bbls. have apparent mfg. date of 1925. CONDITION: bbls. retain 98% of reblacked finish. Action has a cleaned gray appearance. Very good refinished wood w/ freshened checkering. Action is tight & on face w/ top lever sitting just right of center. (23-653/DS). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

2371. EDUARDO SCHILLING BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga 2-3/4’’. S# 12031. Bbl. 30’’ w/ sunken rib. Case colored boxlock action w/ double under lug & doll’s head locking having side clips. Action has generous coverage of arabesque scroll engraving. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & flat knob pistol grip stock of fancy European walnut w/ point pattern hand checkering. Forearm has a brass diamond inlay w/ initials “SIM”. LOP: altered to 13-3/4’’ over a solid rib pad. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-1/4’’. Bore diameter: RT .732, LT .732. Choke constriction: RT .039, LT .040. Minimum wall thickness: RT .027, LT .028. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. CONDITION: action retains 90% lightly faded case colors. Bbls. have over 97% reblacked finish showing handling marks w/ weakened markings. Refinished wood has freshened checkering. Action is tight & on face. Bores show scattered pitting. (23-654/DS). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

2372. EDUARDO SCHILLING BOXLOCK SXS SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4’’. S# 12025. Bbl. 30’’ w/ sunken rib. Case colored boxlock action w/ double under lug & doll’s head extension locking having side clips. Action & forearm iron have 75% coverage of arabesque scroll w/ fancy borders. Extractors & double triggers. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release. Round knob pistol grip stock of fancy European walnut w/ hand checkering. Comb of stock has German silver oval nameplate. LOP: 13-1/2’’ to original buttplate. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-1/2’’. Neutral cast. Bore diameter: RT .729, LT .725. Choke constriction: RT .035, LT .034. Minimum wall thickness: RT .028, LT .033. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 8 ozs. CONDITION: receiver retains 50% light & fading case colors. Floorplate, trigger guard & fittings retain 50% dull faded blue. 95% bbl. blue. Very good bright bores. Wood has lightly worn finish showing small marks. (23-655/DS). CURIO. $600-1,000.

2373. BRANCQUAERT MODEL No 3. SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK

GAME GUN WITH PURDEY STYLE SELF OPENING ACTION. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4”. S# 2897. The 28 1/2” well struck dovetailed bbls. with slightly raised matted game rib are engraved “L. Brancquaert” “Bruxelles” on tops. Bbl. flats are stamped with pre-1926 Belgian Nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers. Serial number is on bottom of rear lump. Coin finished round bodied action with ornamental sideplates is fitted with Purdey type cocking cams at front. Water table is stamped “A.G.D. Patent” (A. G. Deforney). Action also features nonautomatic safety, Purdey type third fastener, sideclips and double triggers. Maker’s name and address are on floorplate. Action is engraved with near full coverage varying size but mostly medium, well cut scroll surrounding rose bouquets within small scroll, feather, and geometric borders. Fences are semi-relief engraved with laurel leaves. Blued trigger guard with matching scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Straight grip buttstock of very nicely figured and lightly marbled European walnut measures 14 1/2” over “Silver” type pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. and a vacant gold oval and a sling loop matching that screwed to bottom rib, are on toeline. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release.

MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .720”, L .720”. Restriction: R .026” (MOD), L .037” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .029”, L .030”. STOCK: DAH: 2 3/8”. DAC: 1 1/2”. LOP: 14 1/2”. CAST: 5/8” off. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 13 oz. CONDITION: good as refinished. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a good quality reblue over marks and light scratches. Action is cleaned to coin finish. Engraving is very slightly softened. Top lever has been heat blued and is mostly light purple to blue. Trigger guard has had the same treatment. Stocks retain nearly all of a glossy oil refinish, checkering competently recut. Bores are bright and shiny with no evident problems. Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Louis Brancquaert was known for providing only the finest made guns soured from Belgian’s best makers to his clientele. (22-4478/MGM). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

the recent Model 502, but of higher quality, this gun has 27 3/4” chopperlump bbls. fitted with slightly raised flat matted rib. “Laurona” name and address and “Made in Spain” are marked on top. Bbl. flats are stamped with 1963 Spanish Nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers. Coin finished sidelock action features nonautomatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, H&H hand detachable locks, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators and gold plated triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage nicely hand cut large shaded scroll within geometric borders. “Laurona” is on arched device on each lockplate and “LAURONA” “EIBAR” is on bottom of action. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Straight grip buttstock of relatively plain European walnut measures 14 3/4” over red “Whiteline” pad. Stock features usual drop points and point pattern checkering. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release and a gold losenge engraved “SB” is in central uncheckered diamond. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .726”, L .726”. Restriction: R .016” (MOD), L .026” (MOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R .023”, L .027”. STOCK: DAH: 2 5/16”. DAC: 1 1/2”. LOP: 14 3/4”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 14 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in good quality relatively new oak and leather case with brass corners lined in olive green cloth. Case contains a key. CONDITION: fine, bbls. retaining over 95% original blue. Action retains nearly all of its bright coin finish with some light cleaning. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original oil finish with some added oil on butt with installation of newer pad. Triggers retain traces of their gold plate. Bores are bright and shiny without any noted problems. Action is tight. Mechanically good. Case is very fine, close to new. (22-4533/MGM). MODERN. $2,000-3,000.

2301. Bbl. 27-1/2’’ chopper lump w/ hand matted solid rib. Hand detachable sidelock action. Features include double under lug & third bite locking, bushed firing pins & pin type cocking indicator, double triggers & selective ejectors. Outstanding full coverage floral engraving has ribboned highlights that extend to forearm iron & long tang trigger guard. Forearm has selector button for ejectors w/ patent information on the inside of the iron. Splinter forearm & straight hand stock of fancy European walnut w/ tear drop points & hand checkering. Toeline of stock has carved initials “JE”. LOP: shortened to 14’’ over an aftermarket red ventilated pad. DAC: 1-3/8’’. DAH: 2-1/16’’. Neutral cast. Bore diameter: RT .736, LT .730. Choke constriction: RT .004, LT .022. Minimum wall thickness: RT .022, LT .027. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 1.8 ozs. Bbl. code indicates 1942-1943 mfg. CONDITION: bbls. retain 70% reblackened finish showing handling marks & spots of corrosion. Top lever, forearm iron & trigger guard have good reblued finish. Satin finished action is acquiring a lightly darkened tarnish w/ age. Stocks have worn finish & checkering w/ numerous handling marks & show substantial oil darkening. Action is tight and on face, top lever sits nicely right of center. Bore is generally bright showing some fouling. (23-669/DS). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

hand checkering & tear drop points. LOP: 14-1/8’’ to a checkered butt. DAC: 1-1/4’’. DAH: 1-7/8’’. Neutral cast. Negative pitch of approx. 1’’. Bore diameter: RT .656, LT .654. Choke constriction: RT .018, LT .020. Minimum wall thickness: RT .025, LT .030. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 13 ozs. Mfg. in Eibar, Spain in 1957. CONDITION: very nice all original shotgun retaining 98% bbl. blue. Action has slightly worn coin finish. Trigger guard shows carry wear. Wood finish shows a few small marks. Sling swivels are removed from stock & bbl. w/ attachment holes being open. Bright near excellent bores. (23-675/DS). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

foliate scroll engraving extends to forearm iron & breech end of bbls. which have a large wedge featuring running deer. Full blue finish. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight hand stock of fancy European walnut. Features include point pattern hand checkering w/ additional checkering on ears, tear drop points & sling swivels. LOP: 14-3/8’’ to a checkered butt. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-3/8’’. Stock has approx. 1/4’’ cast off. Bore diameter: RT .718, LT .718. Choke constriction: RT .026, LT .026. Minimum wall thickness: RT .021, LT .030. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 12.4 ozs. CONDITION: 80% lightly worn blue showing carry wear. Wood has very good finish showing small marks. Action is tight w/ top lever at center. Bores have areas of deep pitting forward of chambers. (23-673/DS). CURIO. $1,250-1,750.

SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga 2-3/4’’. S# 237792. Bbl. 27-1/2’’ chopper lump. Smooth concave solid rib w/ bead sight. Case colored sidelock action w/ double under lugs, cocking indicators & ejectors. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release. Straight hand stock of European walnut. Features include point pattern hand checkering, tear drop points behind ears & sling swivels. LOP: 14-3/4’’ over an aftermarket solid rib red pad. DAC: 1-3/8’’. DAH: 2-1/8’’. Neutral cast. Bore diameter: RT .728, LT .728. Choke constriction: RT .023, LT .042. Minimum wall thickness: RT .033, LT .032. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. Mfg. 1977. CONDITION: bbls. retain 99% reblued finish showing a slight plum cast. Action has over 75% lightly faded case colors. Wood has very good refinish w/ freshened checkering. Top lever sits just left of center. Bright near excellent bores. (23-696/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,250.

2379. VICTOR SARASQUETA GRADE 4 2 BBL. SET SIDELOCK SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga 2-3/4’’. S# 88065. Case colored sidelock action w/ borderline engraving. Features include gold bar cocking indicators, extractors & double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight hand walnut stock having point pattern checkering & tear drop points. Stock & both bbls. have sling swivels. LOP: 14-1/4’’ over a solid red pad. DAC: 1-1/4’’. DAH: 2-1/8’’. Stock has approx. 1/4’’ cast off. Both bbls. are chopper lump construction w/ hand matted concave solid ribs. (Bbl. No. 1) Length: 26’’. Date code indicates 1947 mfg. Bore diameter: RT .727, LT .727. Choke constriction: RT cyl. bore, LT .031. Minimum wall thickness: RT .034, LT .033. (Bbl. No. 2) Length: 30’’. Bbl. date code indicates 1946 mfg. Bore diameter: RT .726, LT .724. Choke constriction: RT .005, LT .038. Minimum wall thickness: RT .031, LT .035. WEIGHT w/ 26’’ bbl: 7 lbs. 1 ozs. CONDITION: action shows 75% lightly faded case colors. Both bbls. have reblacked finish showing scattered small spots of remaining pitting & some surface corrosion. Bbl. no. 1 shows some light pitting. Bbl. no. 2 shows some plastic residue forward of chambers. Wood has very good refinish w/ freshened checkering. Action is tight & on face. (23-686/DS). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

2380. FINE EARLY VICTOR SARASQUETA OF EIBAR SPAIN EARLY FULL SIDELOCK ACTION SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga., 2 5/8”. S# 5381. Bbl. 27 1/2”. Mfg. Victor Sarasqueta. Made w/ 27-1/2” chopper lump fluid steel bbls. finely filled top rib which has brass front bead & is engraved w/ sm. floral scroll framing “Victor Sarasqueta / Eibar”. Breech end w/ sm. ring of engraving. Bottom rib w/ sling swivel. Forend lug w/ tube numbers stamped, bbl. flats w/ proper proof marks. 4 Point pattern checkered splinter forearm w/ engraved Anson type push button release & lightly scroll engraved iron. Case hardened finish on interior w/ engraved screws. The full sidelock action w/ 7 pins is a Beesly copy & is engraved in fine English type rose & scroll. High fences are lightly beaded & rose & scroll engraved as is top of frame & blued top lever. Top tang w/ some scroll & marked “SEGURO” in front of safety slide. Gun made w/ double triggers, automatic ejectors, & auto safety. Water table w/ SN, proof marks & import mark which is very light. Finely checkered in point pattern through the wrist w/ teardrops behind locks. Rnd. knob pistol grip buttstock has sling swivel, toeline as well as nickel oval & butt terminates w/ the original lined horn buttplate w/ engraved screws. Trigger guard w/ wave pattern on bow & intriguing “Carlos Webraod” signature inlaid in gold. Measurements: Right: .727”, choke: .034”(imp. mod.). Left: .727”, choke: .045”(ex. full). Minimum wall thickness: Right: .031”, left: .033”. DAC: 1 5/16”. DAH: 2 7/8”. LOP: 13 3/4”. Weight: 6 lbs., 5 oz. CONDITION: Good. Bbls. retain more then 90% of a competent restored blue, top lever has also been reblued engraving beginning to thin. Bores w/ scattered light pitting & orange peel. Action has toned a pleasing grey. Engraving is just a touch light from handling. Stocks are sound w/ scattered impressions & light hunting scratches & retain about 80% of their hand rubbed finish & w/ some finish added for preservation, checkering lightly filled in w/ grime. Bbls. on face, mechanics are fine. The gun overall would benefit from gentle cleaning. It would be interesting to know who this special order gun was built for & that could possibly be researched. (22-1186/JL). CURIO. ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

2381. VICTOR SARASQUETA MODEL 210 SIDELOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN. 2-3/4’’. S# 22082-14986. Bbl. 27-1/2’’ chopper lump w/ concave rib & brass bead. 7 pin sidelock action w/ double under lug & third bite locking. Exquisite game scene engraving. Right lock plate shows marsh scene w/ setters & flushing mallards. Left lock plate shows upland scene w/ pointing dogs & pheasants. Floorplate has a striking scene of an eagle taking a fawn. Trigger guard bow pictures a dog retrieving a rabbit. Balance of action has fine arabesque scroll w/ sunburst patterns around hinge pin. Engraving extends to forearm iron & breech end of bbls. Action features include pin type cocking indicators w/ gold bars, extractors & double triggers. Right trigger is hinged. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release. Round knob stock of fancy European walnut having point pattern checkering w/ tear drop points. Stock & bbl. have swing swivels. Toe line of stock has a German silver oval nameplate. LOP: 13-7/8’’ over original buttplate. DAC: 1-9/16’’. DAH: 2-9/16’’. Neutral cast. Bore diameter: RT .731, LT .731. Choke constriction: RT .012, LT .033. Minimum wall thickness: RT .023, LT .022. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 15 ozs. Mfg. in Eibar, Spain prior to 1927. CONDITION: action finish has faded to a mild gray showing strong intact engraving. Bbls. are reblackened, iron fittings are reblued showing minimal engraving wear. Wood has a very good oil type refinish w/ freshened checkering. Pitting present in bores. Action is slightly off face w/ top lever sitting barely left of center. (23-694/DS). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

2382. VICTOR SARASQUETA MODEL

H H HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK

SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga 2-3/4’’. S# 21296. Bbl. 29-3/4’’ w/ concave solid rib. Hand detachable sidelock action. Features include double under lug & third bite locking w/ side clips & gold bar cocking indicators. Selective ejectors, double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Action has full coverage of arabesque scroll engraving w/ floral bouquet on floorplate. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight hand stock of fancy European walnut. Features include hand checkering, tear drop point & oval nameplate at toeline. Bbl. & stock have sling swivels. LOP: altered to 13-5/8’’ over a red ventilated “DEL VALLE” pad. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-3/8’’. Stock has approx. 3/8’’ cast off. Bore diameter: RT .730, LT .732. Choke constriction: RT .035, LT .039. Minimum wall thickness: RT .031, LT .026. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 3 ozs. CONDITION: action has a soft gray cleaned appearance & retains strong engraving. Bbls. have 97% reblacked finish. Bores show some light pitting. Wood has good refinished w/ freshened checkering. Action is tight & on face. (23-702/DS). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

2-3/4’’. S# 20810. Bbls. 29-3/4’’ chopper lump w/ hand matted concave rib. 7 pin sidelock action. Has full overage fine English style rose & scroll hand engraving. Double under lug & cross bolt locks. Pin type cocking indicators. Double triggers. Selective ejectors. Splinter forearm w/ Anson type fastener & straight hand stock of fine European walnut w/ tear drop points & hand checkering. Toeline has German silver oval nameplate. LOP: 13-7/8’’ to a checkered butt. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-3/16’’. Neutral cast. Bore diameter: RT .734, LT .733. Choke constriction: RT .021, LT .038. Minimum wall thickness: RT .030, LT .030. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 10.4 ozs. CONDITION: bbls. have 98% reblacked finish. Reblued trigger guard & iron shows weakened engraving. Action has faded to a dull gray appearance w/ small spots of pitting & handling marks. Some screws show screwdriver distortion. Action is tight. Top lever sits slightly right of center. Bore shows scattered spots of pitting. Refinished wood has freshened checkering. (23-693/DS). CURIO. $1,750-2,750.

SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga 2-3/4’’. S# 90954. Bbl. 27-3/4’’ w/ concave matted rib. Sidelock action w/ double under lug & third bite locking, cocking indicators & ejectors. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Right side of trigger guard bow is rolled. Action & forearm iron have full coverage foliate scroll engraving. Breech end of bbl., top lever & forearm tip are marked w/ gold no. 1 indicating gun is one of a two bbl. set. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight grip stock of fancy walnut. Stock has point pattern hand checkering, tear drop points & German silver nameplate in toeline. Comb of stock has added rubber face protector. LOP: 13-3/4’’ to original buttplate. DAC: 1-7/16’’. DAH: 2-1/2’’. Stock has a small amount of cast off. Bore diameter: RT .724, LT .724. Choke constriction: RT .015, LT .034. Minimum wall thickness: RT .032, LT .029. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 1.4 ozs. Mfg. 1947. CONDITION: bbls. retain 70% lightly faded blue. Action has a pleasing gray appearance. Refinished wood shows handling marks. Checkering is freshened. Pitting present in bores. Action is tight & on face. (23-699/DS). CURIO. $1,750-2,750.

2385. PRE-WAR VICTOR SARASQUETA SIDELOCK SHOTGUN. 27-5/8’’ w/ hand matted concave solid rib. Sidelock action w/ full coverage foliate scroll hand engraving. Features include double under lug & third bite locking. Bushed firing pins. Gold bar cocking indicators. Ejectors. Hinged front trigger. Right side of trigger guard bow is rolled. Breech end of bbls., top lever & forearm tip are marked w/ gold no. 2s. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight grip stock of European walnut. Stock features include hand checkering, tear drop points & gold nameplate in toeline. LOP: shortened to 13-7/8’’ over a buttplate & 1/4’’ spacer. Comb has added leather facing. DAC: 1-7/16’’. DAH: 2-1/2’’. Stock has approx. 1/8’’ cast off. Bore diameter: RT .727, LT .724. Choke constriction: RT .019, LT .034. Minimum wall thickness: RT .034, LT .032. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. CONDITION: bbls. retain 90% lightly worn blue showing handling marks. Action has pleasing gray appearance. Refinished wood shows wear & handling marks. Checkering is freshened. Action is tight w/ top lever sitting at center. Both bores show pitting. (23-700/DS). CURIO. $1,750-2,750.

2386. VICTOR SARASQUETA PRE-WAR 2 BARREL SET SIDELOCK SHOTGUN.

11048. Features include double under lug & third bite locking, hinged front trigger & ejectors. Full coverage engraving features vignette on right lock of setter & quail & second vignette of waterfowl. Left lock features vignette of hounds & elk & another of 2 quail. Floorplate features a stag & 2 prairie chickens. Bolsters have flying doves & trigger guard has a pointer. Balance of receiver, forearm iron & breech ends of both bbls. have fine scroll engraving. Top lever, forearm tip & breech of both bbls. are marked w/ gold no. 2 indicating this was the second gun of a 2 gun set. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & round knob stock of fine European walnut. Features include point pattern hand checkering, tear drop points & oval nameplate in toeline. Stock has a filled hole for sling swivel attachment, both bbls. have swivel bases only. LOP: altered to 14-1/8’’ over an aftermarket solid rib pad. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-1/16’’. Stock has approx. 1/4’’ cast off. Both bbls. have hand matted concave solid ribs. (Bbls. No. 1) 26’’. Bore diameter: RT .723, LT .723. Choke constriction: RT .005, LT .020. Minimum wall thickness: RT .024, LT .032. (Bbls. No. 2) 30’’. Bore diameter: RT .720, LT .718. Choke constriction: RT .031, LT .029. Minimum wall thickness: RT .038, LT .035. WEIGHT w/ 26’’ bbls: 6 lbs, 11 ozs. Spanish mfg. prior to 1927. CONDITION: both bbls. retain over 97% reblacked finish. Action retains small amounts of case colors in protected areas w/ balance having a cleaned gray appearance. Refinished wood shows light marks. Bbl. no. 1 has very good bright bores. Bbl. no. 2 shows spots of very light pitting. Gun is tight & on face w/ top lever sitting right of center. (23-701/DS). CURIO. $1,750-2,750.

2387. VICTOR SARASQUETA MODEL

HH 2 BBL. SET SIDELOCK SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga 2-3/4’’. S# 39626. Hand detachable sidelock action w/ double under lugs, third bite, side clips & gold bar cocking indicators. Selective ejectors, double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Action has full coverage scroll engraving w/ floral bouquet on floorplate. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight hand stock of fine European walnut. Features include tear drop points, hand checkering & German silver nameplate on toeline w/ initials “JAG”. LOP: 14-3/8’’ to checkered butt. DAC: 1-1/4’’. DAH: 2-1/8’’. Stock has approx. 1/8’’ cast off. Both bbls. have concave ribs w/ engraved highlights at breech. (Bbl. No. 1) Length: 28’’. Bore diameter: RT .721, LT .721. Choke constriction: RT .018, LT .040. Minimum wall thickness: RT .031, LT .033. (Bbl. No. 2) Length: 28-1/4’’. Bore diameter: RT .734, LT .732. Choke constriction: RT .022, LT .055. Minimum wall thickness: RT .026, LT .022. WEIGHT w/ 28’’ bbls: 7 lbs, 1 ozs. Bbl. date code indicates 1998 mfg. CONDITION: both bbls. retain over 98% reblacked finish & have very good bright bores. Action has a cleaned gray appearance w/ weakened engraving particularly on the floorplate

SARASQUETA SIDELOCK EJECTOR

SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 Ga 2-5/8’’. S# 33219. Bbls. 28-1/4’’ chopper lump w/ matted concave rib. 7 pin sidelock action w/ double under lug & third bite locking, gold bar cocking indicators & bushed firing pins. Selective ejectors, double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Action, forearm iron & breech end of bbls. have full coverage of fine English style rose & scroll hand engraving. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight hand stock of fancy European walnut. Features include hand checkering, tear drop points & oval nameplate on toeline. LOP: 14-3/8’’ over a thin red aftermarket pad. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-1/4’’. Neutral cast. Bore diameter: RT .615, LT .615. Choke constriction: RT cyl. bore, LT .012. Minimum wall thickness: RT .022, LT .022. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 10.6 ozs. CONDITION: action has a mellow gray appearance. Reblackened bbls. show some thinning of engraving. Wood has very good refinish w/ freshened checkering. Stock has a small crack behind right lock plate. Pitted bores. Gun is off face, top lever sits left of center. (23-705/DS). CURIO. $1,750-2,750.

SARASQUETA SIDELOCK O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga 2-3/4’’. S# 66232. Bbl. 29’’ w/ solid rib. Case colored sidelock action w/ cocking indicators & ejectors. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Action has full coverage arabesque scroll engraving. Trim field style forearm w/ Anson release & round knob stock of fancy European walnut. LOP: 14’’ over an aftermarket red ventilated White Line pad. DAC: 1-3/8’’. DAH: 2-7/16’’. Neutral cast. Bore diameter: U .729, O .729. Choke constriction: U .032, O .030. Minimum wall thickness: U .025, O .025. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 5.6 ozs. CONDITION: bbls. retain 98% reblacked finish & retain very good bright bores. Action has 95% restored case colors. Action is tight. Wood has good gloss refinish w/ freshened checkering. (23-684/DS). MODERN. $1,750-2,500.

Cal. 12 Ga 2-5/8’’. S# 12266. Bbls. 29-7/8’’ w/ solid rib & brass bead. Rib is marked “Victor Sarasqueta Eibar”. Case colored sidelock action w/ 50% coverage of arabesque scroll engraving. Action has double under lugs & crossbolt locking w/ side clips & cocking indicators. Selective ejectors & double triggers. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & round knob cheek piece stock of European walnut w/ hand checkering. LOP: 14’’ over original buttplate. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-1/2’’. Near neutral cast. Bbl. has sling eye, stock has open hole for sling eye attachment. Bore diameter: RT .726, LT .726. Choke constriction: RT .030, LT .035. Minimum wall thickness: RT .036, LT .028. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 11.6 ozs. Mfg. in Eibar, Spain prior to 1927. CONDITION: bbls. retain over 95% original blue. Action has 80% lightly faded case colors. Trigger guard shows worn blue from carry use. Wood has good original finish & checkering showing numerous small marks. Right side of butt has a 2’’ crack extending from buttplate. Action is tight & on face w/ top lever at center. Bores show some spots of very light darkening. (23687/DS). CURIO. $1,750-2,500.

brass bead. 7 pin sidelock action. Double under lug & third bite locking, pin type cocking indicators, extractors & double triggers. Case colored action has 75% coverage of open pattern rose & scroll engraving. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight hand stock of European walnut w/ point pattern checkering & tear drop points. Stock & bbls. have sling swivels. Toeline of stock has oval nameplate. LOP: altered to 14-5/16’’ over a thin solid brown aftermarket pad. DAC: 1-7/16’’. DAH: 2-5/16’’. Neutral cast. Bore diameter: RT .618, LT .620. Choke constriction: RT .017, LT .033. Minimum wall thickness: RT .042, LT .024. Chambers are lengthened to 2-3/4’’. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 8 ozs. Bbl. date code indicates 1935 mfg. CONDITION: nicely restored gun. Bbl. & fittings retain over 95% reblued finish. Action has over 95% restored case colors. Refinished wood has freshened checkering. Forearm shows slight warp. Bbls. have visible soldering line indicating possible soldering before refinishing. Good bright bores. Action is tight & on face, top lever sits nicely right of center. (23-688/DS).

2-3/4’’. S# 130955. 7 pin sidelock action w/ double under lugs, third fastener & cocking indicators. Selective ejectors. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Trigger guard has rolled right edge. Full coverage foliate scroll engraving that extends to forearm iron & breech end of bbls. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release. Straight hand stock w/ straight grained European walnut. Stock has point pattern hand checkering w/ tear drop points behind ears. LOP: 14-5/8’’ over an aftermarket thin brown ventilated pad. DAC: 1-3/8’’. DAH: 2-1/2’’. Neutral cast. (Bbl. No. 1) 27-3/4’’ w/ matted concave rid & red target front sight. Bore diameter: RT .721, LT .722. Choke constriction: RT .020, LT .039. Minimum wall thickness: RT .036, LT .037. (Bbl. No. 2) 29-1/2’’ w/ matted concave solid rib & white front sight. Bottom of bbls. are marked “Bristaratun”. Bore diameter: RT .726, LT .722. Choke constriction: RT .032, LT .035. Minimum wall thickness: RT .032, LT .034. Weight w/ 27-3/4’’ bbls: 6 lbs, 15 ozs. Mfg. before 1927. CONDITION: action has clean bright finish w/ sharp engraving. Bbl. No. 1 retains over 90% blue. Bbl. No. 2 has 70% lightly faded blue showing wear spots. Wood has moderately worn finish & checkering showing scratches & marks. All bores are sound & bright. Action is tight & on face. (23-698/DS). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga 2-3/4’’. S# 79779. Bbls. 27-1/2’’ w/ steel bead. Hand detachable sidelock action has full coverage of highly detailed game scene engraving. Right lock plate depicts a pointing setter w/ pheasants. Left lock plate shows 2 pointers w/ quail. Pointer w/ a bird in his mouth adorns the floorplate & another portrait of a pointer is found on the trigger guard bow. Balance of the action & forearm iron are covered w/ fine arabesque scroll. Features include double under lug & third bide locking, hand detachable locks, cocking indicators, hinged front trigger & ejectors. Trigger guard bow has a rolled right edge. Splinter forearm & straight hand stock of fine European walnut w/ point pattern hand checkering having tear drop points. Bbl. & stock have sling swivels. LOP: 141/8’’ over a solid red pad. DAC: 1-3/8’’. DAH: 2-1/8’’. Neutral cast. Bore diameter: RT .730, LT .726. Choke constriction: RT cyl. bore, LT .020. Minimum wall thickness: RT .028, LT .030. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 13 ozs. Bbl. date code indicates 1945 mfg. CONDITION: bbls. retain 80% lightly worn blue showing spots of freckling. Action has a cleaned gray appearance. Stock has an added wood repair at the peak of the comb. Wood has good refinish showing small marks. Action exhibits slight looseness & is off face. Right bore shows scattered

bite locking, cocking indicators, hinged front trigger & ejectors. Engraving is simple in detail featuring game scenes of dogs & pheasants of right lock plate, elk on left, deer on floorplate & quail on trigger guard bow. Balance of action & breech end of bbls. have simple scroll w/ floral bouquets on bolsters. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release. Straight hand stock of European walnut w/ hand checkering in tear drop points. Stock & bbl. have sling swivels. LOP: 14-1/4’’ to checkered butt. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-1/16’’. Stock has approx. 1/8’’ cast on. Bore diameter: RT .726, LT .726. Choke constriction: RT .025, LT .040. Minimum wall thickness: RT .032, LT .033. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 10 ozs. Bbl. date codes indicates 1968 or 1969 mfg. CONDITION: bbls. retain over 90% blue showing light scratches. Action has a very good bright finish. Original wood finish shows numerous scratches & marks. Action is tight. Top lever sits slightly left of center. Very good bright bores. (23-690/DS). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

forearm w/ Anson release & straight hand stock of fancy European walnut w/ point pattern hand checkering. Stock & both bbls. have sling swivels. Toeline of stock has German silver oval nameplate. LOP: 14’’ to checkered butt. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-3/4’’. Stock has a very slight cast on. (Bbl. No. 1) 27-5/8’’ w/ concave solid rib. 2-3/4’’ chambers. Bore diameter: RT .724, LT .728. Choke constriction: RT cyl. bore, LT .043. Minimum wall thickness: RT .022, LT .020. (Bbl. No. 2) Apparently added, breech end of rib has gold crown & Victor Sarasqueta trademark. Bore diameter: RT .726, LT .731. Choke constriction: RT .032, LT .045. Minimum wall thickness: RT .034, LT .027. WEIGHT: w/ 27-5/8’’ bbls. is 6 lbs, 4 ozs. Mfg. in Eibar, Spain prior to 1927. CONDITION: action has faded to gray showing scattered very light pitting. Stock & forearm show heavy wear w/ numerous dents & marks having oil darkening. (Bbl. No. 1) 70% dull faded blue showing spots of light pitting. Bores are heavily pitted. Right bbl. has evidence of raised dent 7-3/4’’ from muzzle. Left bbl. is bulged in the choke area. (Bbl. No. 2) 80% lightly worn blue. Bores show some light pitting. Left bbl. has evidence of 2 small raised dents. (23-685/DS). CURIO. $1,250-1,750.

14’’ over a thick black foam pad. DAC: 1-9/16’’. DAH: 2-3/8’’. Neutral cast. Bore diameter: RT .740, LT .738. Choke constriction: RT cyl. bore, LT cyl. bore. Minimum wall thickness: RT .026, LT .025. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 13.2 ozs. Mfg. 1941. CONDITION: action is cleaned, bright & retains very good engraving. Bbls. have 98% reblacked finish. Trigger guard & fittings are reblued w/ good engraving. Refinished wood has freshened checkering. Bore shows scattered light pitting. Action is tight & on face. (23-689/DS). CURIO. $1,250-1,750.

LOP: altered to 14-1/8’’ over a white line trap pad. DAC: 1-9/16’’. DAH: 2-7/16’’. Near neutral cast. Bore diameter: RT .728, LT .729. Choke constriction: RT .016, LT .023. Minimum wall thickness: RT .032, LT .027. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 10 ozs. Mfg. in Eibar, Spain prior to 1927. CONDITION: bbls. retain 80% dull finish showing spots of corrosion. Action finish has faded to a silvery gray patina & retains very good engraving. Heavily sanded wood shows dents & marks. Stock is undersized around the lock plates. Forearm has a dark oil

depicts a shore bird. Bolsters have deep relief carved flying woodcock. Balance of receiver has fine arabesque scroll that extends to long tang trigger guard & forend iron. Splinter forearm w/ lever release & straight hand cheek piece stock of fine European walnut. Stock & forearm have fine point pattern hand checkering w/ tear drop points behind ears. LOP: 14-1.2’’ over an aftermarket “IRUPE” ventilated pad. DAC: 1-7/8’’. DAH: 3-1/2’’. Near neutral cast. Both sets of bbls. are 26’’ w/ high hand matted ventilated ribs. Ribs are marked “Victor Sarasqueta Eibar”. Weight w/ bbl. set no. 1: 7 lbs, 6.4 ozs. (Bbl. No. 1) Rib has gold number “1” w/ white beads. Bore diameter: RT .724, LT .724. Choke constriction: RT .004, LT .203. Minimum wall thickness: RT .040, LT .035. (Bbl. No. 2) Rib has gold number “2” w/ white front bead & aluminum mid bead. Bore diameter: RT .724, LT .724. Choke constriction: RT .028, LT .040. Minimum wall thickness: RT .040, LT .036. Date code indicates 1950 mfg. CONDITION: refinished gun. Action has brightly cleaned finish showing some weakening of engraving. Both sets of bbls. are reblued. Ribs have proper dark bluing. Bbls. have acquired a plum color from caustic bluing. Rib matting & engraving show some weakening from polishing. Bbl. No. 1 bores show light pitting towards

RT .021, LT .034. Minimum wall thickness: RT .026, LT 027. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 7.6 ozs. Mfg. 1941. CONDITION: Bbls. have over 95% reblacked finish w/ weakened markings. Action has brightly cleaned finish showing some weakening of engraving. Trigger guard & fittings are reblued w/ weakened engraving. Floorplate has a shallow dent. Sanded & refinished wood has good gloss finish w/ chips along trigger guard tang & action. Checkering is deeply recut. Good bores. (23-704/DS). CURIO. $1,250-1,750.

of vine type foliate scroll hand engraving. Balance of action & forearm iron have fine arabesque scroll engraving w/ floral highlights. Lock plates are engraved “N. Pardo Madrid”. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & round knob stock of fancy European walnut. Forearm has fine point pattern checkering. Stock has ribboned point pattern hand checkering. Bbl. & stock have sling swivels. Stock has oval nameplate in toeline. LOP: altered to 14-1/2’’ over a London style solid pad & 1/4’’ spacer. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-3/4’’. Stock has approx. 1/8’’ cast off. Bore diameter: RT .727, LT .727. Choke constriction: RT .014, LT .037. Minimum wall thickness: RT .038, LT .035. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 6.6 ozs. Bbl. date code indicates 1954 mfg. CONDITION: action has soft gray cleaned appearance retaining sharpened engraving. Bbls. retain 98% reblackened finish. Bores show scattered very light pitting. Wood has very good refinish w/ freshened checkering. Action is tight & on face. (23-709/DS). CURIO. $1,250-1,750.

Bbl. flats are stamped with 1957 Spanish Nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers. “1” is stamped on front lump. Second set of 25 5/8” chopperlump bbls. are unengraved on tops and have matching rib. Bbl. flats are stamped with 1983 Spanish Nitro proofs. “2” is stamped on front lump. Case hardened sidelock action with automatic safety, third fastener, bushed strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (front articulated) is engraved in normal model 10 style. Action and lockplates exhibit near full coverage British style rose and scroll while fences are deeply relief carved with acorns and oakleaves. Maker’s name is on bottom of action. Single beaded trigger guard is engraved with matching scroll. Attractively streaked and somewhat crotch figured straight grip European walnut buttstock measures 13 7/8” over old “Holland, London” pad. Stock features drop points, point patttern checkering and sling loop. Matching splinter ejector forend serves both bbl. sets. MEASUREMENTS: BBL. SET 1: Bore Diameter: R .725”, L .726”. Restriction: R .002” (IC), L .033”. (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .029”, L .029”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/4”. DAC: 1 3/8”. LOP: 13 7/8”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 6 oz. BBL. SET 2: Bore Diameter: R .726”, L .725”. Restriction: R .004” (IC), L .038”. (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .035”, L .030”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/4”. DAC: 1 3/8”. LOP: 13 7/8”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 15 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 2nd bbl. set. CONDITION: fine as refinished, most likely by factory at time of fitting the number “2” bbls. Original bbls. retaining nearly all of a good quality reblue. Rib matting soft and edges somewhat rounded. Newer bbls. retain nearly all their original blue. Action retains about 70% new case hardening color. Lockplates retain nearly all of their color. Gold on left tumbler end mostly missing. Stocks retain nearly all of a new oil refinish, checkering recut. Bores are bright and shiny. Old bbls. with evidence of professional dent repair about 7” behind muzzles. Bbl. set 2 has a minor small dent about 4” from muzzle. Action is tight. Barrels are on face.

with concave game ribs engraved with maker’s name and address and maker to King Don Alfonso the 8th information. Rear portions of ribs are also gold inlaid with Victor Sarasqueta “VS” running rabbit crowned trademarks. Bbl. flats are stamped with pre-1927 Spanish Nitro proofs for 12 ga. Right bbl. of set “2” has full length shallow rifling. Coin finished sidelock action features automatic safety (“SEGURO” inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, gas vents and double triggers. Serial number is on water table. Action is engraved with near full coverage British style rose and scroll. Newly made high quality round knob pistol grip buttstock of dark well streaked European walnut measures 15” over red “Silver” type pad. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering and silver oval engraved “JAG”. Matching splinter ejector forend services both bbl. sets and has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBL. SET “1”: Bore Diameter: R .727”, L .730”. Restriction: R .012” (MOD), L .028” (IMOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R .020”, L .029”. BBL. SET “2”: Bore Diameter: R .725” (RIFLED), L .729”. Restriction: R 0” (CYL), L .029” (IMOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R .023”, L .029”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/2”. DAC: 1 9/16”. LOP: 15”. CAST: approx. 3/8” off. WEIGHT W/ BBL SET “1”: 6 lb. 13 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: extra bbl. set. CONDITION: good as reconditioned. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a good quality reblack with a few subsequent marks, engraving has softened a bit. Action is cleaned to coin finish. Engraving getting quite thin on bottom and trigger guard. New stocks retain nearly all of their oil finish with some minor subsequent marks. Bores are bright and shiny in bbl. set “1”. Bbl. set “2” is lightly frosted throughout both bores. Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. (22-4518/MGM). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

2403. VERY HIGH QUALITY PREWAR VICTOR SARASQUETA SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME OR PIGEON SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga.

2 3/4”. S# 39833. Before WWII, Victor Sarasqueta was known for making some of the world’s finest guns, many for royalty. This fine gun, made between 1929-31 has 29 3/4” well struck chopperlump bbls. Rear portion of concave matted rib is engraved “Victor” “Sarasqueta” “Eibar” in front of rib extension. Bbl. flats are stamped with Spanish Nitro proofs unique to the period between 1929 and 1931 for 2 3/4” chambers along with running rabbit “VS” logos. Robust coin finished sidelock action features automatic safety (“SEGURO” on silver rectangle), square crossbolt third fastener, vented strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, slight reinforce to action and double triggers (front articulated). Action is exceptionally well filed and is engraved with very fine full coverage British inspired rose and scroll on lockplates. Bottom of action has floral device superimposed on background of small shaded scroll. Trigger guard is marked “M209” on tang. Straight grip buttstock of fiddle figured and lightly marbled European walnut measures 14 1/2” over “Silver” type pad. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering on semi diamond hand along with a sling loop and gold oval engraved with monogram “MJ”? on toeline. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release.

MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .727”, L .727”. Restriction: R .035” (FULL), L .038” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .029”, L .036”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/2”. DAC: 1 1/2+”. LOP: 14 1/2”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 9 oz. CONDITION: fine as lightly refinished. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a best reblack with a few minor scratches. Action with light polishing to maintain coin finish. Top lever, trigger guard and forend iron retain nearly all of a frosty reblue. Stocks with light oil refinish over a few marks. Checkering recut. Bores are bright and shiny with some very minor light frosting and evidence of minor dent removal about 10” behind muzzle in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. (22-4520/MGM). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

2404. EARLY ‘50S VICTOR SARASQUETA HEAVY GAME OR PIGEON GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4”. S# 97765. Bbl. set “1” (stamped on rear lump) are chopperlump & measure 28 3/8”. Bbl. set “2” measures 25 5/8”. Both sets are engraved w/ maker’s name & address on tops & have matted game ribs. Bbl. flats are both stamped w/ Spanish proofs for 2 3/4” chambers. Bbl. set “1” has proof date of 1950 while bbl. set “2” dates to 1967. Coin finished sidelock action features automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators & dbl. triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved w/ what appears to be Model 8 style British style rose & scroll. Fences are not relief engraved & instead are engraved w/ more rose bouquets. Maker’s name & address are on bottom of action. Beaded right hand trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Very nicely marbled & figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 1/4” over very thin red rifle pad. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering on diamond hand & a large gold oval on toeline engraved “E”. Matching broad splinter forend has forward hinged lever release w/ spring tension internals, as is sometimes found on Sarasqueta guns made for heavy loads which also acts as an easyopening device. MEASUREMENTS: BBL. SET 1: Bore Diameter: R .724”, L .724”. Restriction: R .022” (MOD), L .035” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .040”, L .036”. BBL. SET 2: Bore Diameter: R .723”, L .722”. Restriction: R .004” (IC), L .014” (MOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R .029”, L .026”. STOCKS WITH BBL. SET 1: DAH: 2 1/2”. DAC: 1 5/8”. LOP: 14 1/4”. CAST: approx. 1/4” on. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 10 oz.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: extra bbl. set. CONDITION: fine as refurbished, most likely by factory when later bbls. were fitted. Both bbl. sets retaining about 90% blue, bbl. set “1” being reblued. Action lightly cleaned to enhance coin finish. Top lever is silvered on thumbpiece. Forend iron is silver around bottom & trigger guard is heavily silvered at grip. Stocks retain most of an oil refinish w/ some scattered light subsequent marks, checkering lightly worn. Bores are bright & shiny. Bbl. set “2” w/ some light frosting (may clean). Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. Mechanically good. (22-4524/MGM). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

TWO BBL. SETS. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4”. S# 72414. Both chopperlump bbl. sets “1” 26” & “2” 28 3/8” fitted w/ matted game ribs are engraved “Victor Sarasqueta” “Eibar Espania” on tops. Bbl. flats are stamped w/ Spanish Nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers. Bbl. sets are stamped “1” & “2” on lumps. Bbl. set “1” is dated 1941 while set “2” has date mark for 1945. S# matching action are on loops. Sling loops are screwed to bottom ribs. Coin finished sidelock action features automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators & dbl. triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved w/ near full coverage large shaded scroll within sm. scroll borders in H&H style. Maker’s name is in H&H type device on each lockplate as well as on bottom of action. Straight grip buttstock of lightly fiddle figured European walnut measures 14 1/8” over “Holland” open sided pad. Stock features prewar type Sarasqueta drop points, well cut point pattern grip checkering & a sling loop on toeline. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBL. SET “1”: Bore Diameter: R .729”, L .732”. Restriction: R .009” (IC), L .024” (MOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R .025”, L .022”. BBL. SET “2”: Bore Diameter: R .721”, L .721”. Restriction: R .010” (IC), L .020” (MOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R L. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/16”. DAC: 1 3/8”. LOP: 14 1/8”. CAST: neutral.

WEIGHT: 6 lb. 7 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: extra set of bbls. CONDITION: fine as refinished, bbl. sets retaining nearly all of their reblue over some light marks & dings. Bbl. set “2” has engraving considerably softened. Coin finish of action has been brightened, engraving remains good. Trigger guard has been reblued. Stocks w/ old oil refinish have some minor marks. Checkering does not appear to be recut. Bores are bright & shiny. Action is tight. Mechanically good. (22-4540/MGM). CURIO. $1,750-2,500.

guard w/ scroll on bow has model engraved on tang. Rnd. knob pistol grip buttstock of dense well figured & nicely marbled European walnut measures 14 1/2” over ribbed horn buttplate w/ Sarasqueta trademark. Stock also features drop points & point pattern checkering along w/ a vacant silver oval. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .737”, L .736”. Restriction: R .028”, L .028” (IMOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R .025”, L .029”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/2+”. DAC: 1 5/16”. LOP: 14 1/2”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 8 oz. CONDITION: good as refinished. Bbls. retaining most of an old reblack over considerable, very deep pitting, mostly on side of left bbl. which extends under wood of forend, most likely the result of prolonged contact w/ blood. Action retains nearly all of a recolor hardening w/ considerable pitting on right side of action & rear of right lockplate. Trigger guard is also deeply pitted under its reblue. Stocks retain most of a good oil refinish w/ a few subsequent marks. Checkering recut. Forend iron & tip also show considerable pitting at juncture of wood. Forend has repaired wood near juncture w/ forend iron tip at rear. Bores are bright and shiny w/ some light striations. There is a slight unmeasurable bulge behind choke in right bbl. Mechanically good. Action is very stiff & tight. Bbls. slightly off face. (22-4519/MGM). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved w/ sm. scroll w/ rose bouquet highlights surrounding scene of eagle making off w/ lamb on bottom. Sideplates are fully engraved with game scenes depicting a pair of pointers and pheasant on left lock with a pair of setters watching four grouse depart on right. Portrait of a spaniel retrieving a rabbit is on trigger guard bow. Well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 1/2” over brown open sided pad. Stock features drop points, closely spaced point pattern grip checkering and a sling loop. Matching splinter ejector forend w/ Anson release has interesting switch to deactivate ejectors. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .725”, L .727”. Restriction: R . 017” (MOD), L .035” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .029”, L .026”. STOCK: DAH: 2 3/8”. DAC: 1 1/2”. LOP: 14 1/2”. CAST: approx. 1/2” on. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 15 oz. CONDITION: good as refinished. There are only a few marks in new blue of bbls. Engraving is soft. Action cleaned to coin finish. Stocks with nearly all shiny oil refinish., checkering recut. Bores are shiny with evidence of cleaning over light pitting throughout. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Ejector selector inoperable; ejectors trip in either position. (22-4521/MGM). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

stamped with pre 1927 Spanish Nitro proofs. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. The 31 5/8” 20 ga. bbls. with maker’s name and logo marked on rib, have heavy 12 ga. size, 5 1/2” breech section, bbl. flats are stamped with 1927 Spanish proofs for 20 ga. 2 3/4”. Coin finished boxlock action features automatic safety, hidden third fastener, sideclips, vented strikers and double triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll. Triggerplate is stamped “Patent No. 46255” “EDER”. Fences are deep relief carved with acanthus and scroll. Trigger guard with scroll on bow is marked “MD 214D” on tang. Newly made straight grip buttstock of relatively plain European walnut measures 14 1/4” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is on semi diamond hand. Each bbl. set has its own matching splinter forend with Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: 12 GA. BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .734”, L .731”. Restriction: R .019” (MOD), L .030” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .021”, L .030”. 20 GA. BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .619”, L .619”. Restriction: R .020” (MOD), L .020” (MOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R .031”, L .029”. STOCK WITH 12 GA. BBLS.: DAH: 2 3/8”. DAC: 1 1/4”. LOP: 14 1/4”. CAST: approx. 1/4” off. WEIGHT WITH 12 GA: 6 lb. 14 oz. WEIGHT WITH 20 GA.: 7 lb. 10 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: extra bbl. set. CONDITION: very good as refurbished, both bbl. sets retaining nearly all reblack. Action cleaned to coinfinish. Engraving slightly softened. Newly made buttstock retains nearly all of its original finish with a few minor marks. Checkering remains sharp. Original wood of forends has been refinished to match. Checkering recut. 20 ga. bbls. are bright and shiny. 12 ga. bbls. with very minor light dent about 13” from muzzle in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. (22-4526/MGM). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

automatic safety, pivoting third fastener, vented strikers and double triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll. Bottom is marked “PATENT No 45760” “VICTOR”. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow is marked “Mo. 213”. Straight grip buttstock of lightly fiddle figured European walnut measures 14 1/4” over “Silver” type pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toeline, along with a retractable leather sling which affixes to split sling eye soldered to bottom rib of bbl. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .723”, L .724”. Restriction: R .009” (IC), L .025” (MOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R .030”, L .030”. STOCK: DAH: 2 3/16”. DAC: 1 1/2-”. LOP: 14 1/4”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 14 oz. CONDITION: fine as completely refurbished, most likely by factory, retaining essentially all new finishes on both wood and metal with only a few minor handling marks. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight. (22-4525/MGM). CURIO. $800-1,200.

for 12 ga. Bottoms of bbls. are stamped w/ Whitworth “sheaf of wheat” trademarks. Case hardened sidelock action features automatic safety (“SEGURO” inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, vented strikers, dbl. triggers, arrow feather engraved tumbler end cocking indicators in bugeye pivots have dual arrow heads engraved on lockplate. Action is engraved w/ 80% coverage British style rose & scroll. Matching scroll is on trigger guard bow. Tang is engraved “Modelo 17”. Rnd. knob pistol grip buttstock of swirly streaked European walnut measures 14 1/2” over open sided “Whiteline” pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .729”, L .729”. Restriction: R .009” (IC), L .0 24” (MOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R .026”, L .026”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/2”. DAC: 1 1/2+”. LOP: 14 1/2”. CAST: approx. 1/2” off. WEIGHT: 8 lb. CONDITION: good as refurbished. Metal parts retaining nearly all reblue & color hardening over some light pitting. Stocks w/ nearly all oil refinish. Sm. crack behind left lockplate. Bright shiny bores. Action is tight. (22-4503/MGM). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

chopperlump

w/ narrow matted game rib are engraved w/ maker’s name, address & steel type on tops. There are 2” areas of deep scroll like engraving at breech ends. Bbl. flats are stamped w/ Spanish Nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers. H&H type self opening assist spring has been fitted. Coin finished action

w/ automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, hand detachable side locks & dbl. triggers, (front articulated) is engraved w/ deep chiseled acanthus which outlines dogs & birds on front of lockplates. Action is stamped “Made in Spain” on left side. Scroll engraved trigger guard is engraved “JMA” on tang. An inlaid gold crown is on top lever. Lightly marbled & figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 1/4” over “Silver” type pad. Stock features drop points & point pattern grip checkering. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release.

MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .726”, L .725”. Restriction: R .012” (IC), L .030” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .028”, L .030”. STOCK: DAH: 2 3/8”. DAC: 1 7/16”. LOP: 14 1/4”. CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 15 oz. CONDITION: fine, appears to be nearly how it left the factory w/ only a few minor marks in finishes. Bores are bright & shiny. Mechanically good. (22-4500/MGM). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

12 Ga 2-3/4’’. S# 84155. Bbl. 27-1/2’’ w/ solid rib & white target sight. Hand detachable sidelock action. Side plates have game scene engraving w/ dogs & ducks on right. Left has dogs & pheasants. Balance of receiver has arabesque type scroll w/ deep relief lforal carving on bolsters. Selective ejectors. Gold washed double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Trim field style forearm & straight grip stock of straight grained European walnut w/ point pattern checkering. Toeline has nameplate. LOP: altered to 14-1/4’’ over an aftermarket brown ventilated pad. DAC: 1-1/2’’. DAH: 2-1/4’’. Neutral cast. Bore diameter: U .720, O .721. Choke constriction: U .013, O .019. Minimum wall thickness: U .035, O .034. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 15.4 ozs. CONDITION: bbls. retain over 90% reblued finish showing a slightly plum cast. Action has clean bright appearance showing very light engraving wear. Wood shows moderate finish & checkering wear w/ scratches & marks. Good bores. (23-665/DS). MODERN. $1,250-1,750.

features 3 gold inlaid flying doves against a French gray background. Left side farm country scene features 3 flushing pheasants against the French gray background. Complimenting engraving extends to bbl. extension, breech end of bbl. & mag. band. Receiver extension has an engraved pigeon. Angelo’s trademark “A.Bee” signature is found at the lower rear corner of the right scene. Gold finished trigger. Breech bolt & carrier have a fine jeweled finish. Bbl. 28” solid rib w/ fixed full choke & steel bead. Custom beavertail forearm & plastic capped pistol grip stock of gloss finished exhibition grade Claro walnut having burl figure w/ rich orange & brown tones. Factory A style borderless segmented hand checkering. LOP: 13 3/4” over Winchester marked buttplate. Mfg. 1952. CONDITION: near excellent as refurbished. Bright near excellent bore. (23-468/DS). CURIO. $10,000-15,000.

Masterfully upgraded shotgun by Angelo Bee, former Browning legendary engraver. Receiver has full coverage foliate scroll engraving w/ stippled backgrounds and elaborate gold borders surrounding game scenes. Right scene features a gold and silver pointer with 3 flushing quail against gold highlighted backdrop. Left scene features gold and silver fox with 4 flying doves highlighted by a gold backdrop. Matching engraving and gold highlights extend to receiver extension as well as breech and muzzle end of barrel. Top of receiver behind rib extension has a gold and silver clay target. Angelo’s signature is found along the bottom of the left scene. Bolt and carrier are custom jeweled. Barrel 26” w/ large oval post Simmons vent rib and uncommon long receiver extension. Custom beavertail forearm and plastic capped pistol grip stock of gloss finished fancy Claro walnut. Stock and forearm have borderless fleur de lis segmented hand checkering. LOP: 14 5/8” over Winchester marked buttplate. Mfg. 1963. CONDITION: near excellent as refurbished. Very good bright bore. (23-469/DS). CURIO. $11,000-16,000.

forearm & straight grip stock of fancy walnut w/ double diamond deluxe style hand checkering. LOP: 13 7/8” over Winchester buttplate. Mfg. 1957. CONDITION: near excellent as refurbished. Over 97%

wings whistle. The action is topped w/ a gold woodcock & the trigger guard wears a dual tone gold Gambel’s Quail. All action borders feature fine line gold wire inlays as do the barrel breech & muzzle. The bottom of the mag. tube sports a gold Bobwhite inlay w/ a gold pheasant on the mag. cap. Most Winchester factory markings have been filled in gold as well. This package would not be complete if the wood didn’t complement the metal. Beautiful feather crotch American walnut wears Winchester A carved checkering on its pistol grip side and deluxe style forend. DIMENSIONS: LOP 14 1/4”. DAC 1 1/2”. DAH 2 1/2”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Angelo Bee, Master Engraver, certificate of authenticity. Black trunk style case w/ brass hardware, burgundy liner & Winchester label. CONDITION: left side of stock shows a scuff mark in the finish & the metal shows light assembly marks, otherwise all aspects near excellent. PROVENANCE: From the Personal Collection of Angelo Bee. (22-5662/TB). CURIO. $8,000-12,000.

showing a small amount of slide and edge wear. Forearm has original finish showing a few small marks. Refinished stock shows scattered small marks with larger scratch on left side. Sound action. Very good bright bore. (22-5624/DS). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

solid red Winchester pad. Mfg. 1905. CONDITION. Over 25% dull faded original blue shows scratches & handling marks. Wood has worn finish & checkering showing numerous scratches & marks. Sound action. 1 notch on adjustment ring is taken up. Very good bright bore. (21-2410/DS). CURIO. $ 2,500-4,000.

CONDITION: 80% lightly faded blue showing slide & carry wear. Original wood finish shows areas of wear & finish loss w/ scattered scratches & marks. Sound action. Good bright bore. (21-2419/DS). CURIO. $1,750-2,500.

brown ventilated pad & 1/4” spacer. Mfg. 1953. CONDITION: over 97% Simmons reblued metal. Original wood finish showing a few scratches & marks w/ touchup around buttplate. Sound action. Very good bright bore. (21-2422/DS). CURIO. $1,750-3,000.

mid bead. Fixed Full choke. Ivory colored Hydracoil forearm & Monte Carlo stock w/ recoil reduction system. 1963 Mfg. CONDITION: over 97% blue showing slide wear on mag. tube & light scratch on right side of action. Hydracoil system lacks compression. Sound mechanics. Bright, near excellent bore. (23-586/DS) $1,000-1,500.

& both bbls. retain over 98% reblued finish. Stock & forearms have very good refinish w/ freshened checkering. 30” bbl. has a good bright bore. 26” bbl. shows spots of pitting. (23-420/DS). CURIO. $700-1,100.

beavertail forearm and hard rubber capped pistol grip trap stock of fancy walnut. LOP. 14 1/2” over an aftermarket Kiickeez pad. 1949 mfg. CONDITION: over 95% original blue showing slide wear and small scratches. Wood finish shows small marks. After market recoil pad has torn toe. Trigger will pull before action is locked and must be repaired to be safe. Four notches are taken up on bbl. adjustment ring. Very good bright bore. (21-4092/DS). CURIO. $650-900.

must be repaired to be safe. Very good bright bore. (21-4121/DS). CURIO. $500-700.

and small dents. Original stock finish shows numerous scratches and marks. Sound mechanics. Good bright bore. (21-4118/DS). CURIO. $600-800.

good refinish. Action will fire before bolt is closed and must be repaired to be safe. Very good bright bore. (214095/DS). CURIO. $300-450.

Stock shows heavy wear with scratches dents and marks having small crack extending from left side of action. Good mechanics. Pitted bore. (21-4089/DS). CURIO. $300-450.

scattered handling marks. Stock has small crack at head. Good mechanics. Bore shows a small amount of scattered light pitting. (21-4114/DS). CURIO. $300-450.

Trial” red ventilated pad. As produced 1909-1913 the Trap Gun stands alone as the only Marlin shotgun that did not have a numeric model designation. CONDITION: fine. Over 90% original blue showing slide and carry wear with small marks. Original wood finish shows scattered scratches and marks. Sound action. Replacement Raybar front sight. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Thomas F. Wolfinger. (22-6100/DS). CURIO. $800-1200.

Extractors. Original capped pistol grip stock of checkered walnut. LOP: 13-7/8’’ over original buttplate. Both bbls. have replacement beavertail forearms of nicely grained walnut w/ wraparound hand checkering. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather leg of mutton case w/ space for second bbl. Brass plate on case lid has a name, phone number & NY address. Case contains spare bbl. & snap caps. CONDITION: over 98% reblued & recase colored metal finish. Very good bright bores. 28’’ bbls. are on gun, forearm has extremely tight fit & has not been removed. Refinished stock has an added wood repair left of top tang & shows scattered marks. Forearms have lightly worn finish w/ small marks. (23-592/DS). CURIO. $600-900.

90% blue showing small spots of freckling. Action shows 40% lightly visible case colors. Original wood finish shows light wear with scratches & marks. Stock shows small chips around action & top tang. Buttplate has small chip at toe. Very good bright bores. (22-5167/DS). CURIO. $1,200-1,600.

Forearm has good satin finish. Stock has a satin refinish w/ small chips around the action. Top lever screw is a replacement, top lever sits proud to the frame. (22-5932/DS). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

scroll engraving on breech end. Boxlock type action is engraved with 80% coverage, large simple scroll surrounding game scenes on sides; pointing setter on left and two quail hiding in grass on right. Straight grip buttstock of dense lightly crotch figured American walnut measures 14 1/8” over ribbed Pachmayr trap pad. Side panels are checkered and point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching target forend has “J” spring release with knurled button secondary release in guitar shaped escutcheon. MEASUREMENTS: BBL: Bore Diameter: .744”. Restriction: .042”. Wall thickness: .030”. STOCK: DAH: 2”. DAC: 1 7/16”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14 1/8”. WEIGHT: 8 lb. 5 oz. CONDITION: good as refinished. Barrel retaining nearly all of a rust reblue. Action retaining nearly all torched colors over bright repolish. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish worn through at comb. Checkering considerably worn and dirty. Shiny bore. Ejector does not fire. (23-17/MGM). CURIO. $800-1,400.

areas. Original wood finish & checkering show wear with areas of crazing, scratches & marks. Buttplate is chipped at heel. Very good bores. (22-5168/DS). CURIO. $1,000-1,200.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: L.C. Smith Collectors Association letter. CONDITION: good as mostly refinished. Barrels retaining nearly all good quality reblack. Action and lockplates retain most of their faded case colors. Original buttstock heavily refinished. Newer

grip buttstock measures 13 5/8” over black “Whiteline” pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip & white wood (holly?) diamonds are inlet as drop points. Matching splinter ejector forend w/ patent info on iron has J-spring & knurled button release in the guitar shaped escutcheon. Forend has inlet ebony tip. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .730”, L .731”. Restriction: R .007” (IC), L .037” (FULL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .030”, L .023”. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/16”. DAC: 1 5/16”. LOP: 13 5/8”. CAST: approx. 1/4” on. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 10 oz. CONDITION: good as refurbished. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a good quality reblack over some marks & scratches. Action & lockplates cleaned to coin finish over some light pitting mostly on bottom. Stocks w/ nearly all of an old oil finish, checkering somewhat worn. Bores are mostly shiny w/ some very light frosting, evidence of minor dent removal in left bbl. Action is tight.

and above gun received. I enjoyed our chat the other day and will do everything I can to get this gun back in your hands in Parker factory condition.”. Also included is a Del Grego reprint of a brochure titled “A Brief History of the Parker Gun”. CONDITION: near excellent as restored to factory specifications. Metal retains over 98% restored blue & case colored finish. New wood shows a couple

and a vacant German silver shield is at top of grip. Matching splinter forend has patent date on Parker type latch. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .753. R .752. Restriction: L .032 (full). R .003 (IC). Wall thickness: L .036. R .034. STOCK: DAH: 2 7/8”. DAC: 2”. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14”. WEIGHT: 8 lb. 5 oz. CONDITION: fine as attractively restored. Barrels with about 80% of a good quality re-brown, loss due to subsequent cleaning of rust spots on barrel in front of forend. There is still some red rust either side of top rib toward muzzles. Action retains essentially all of a vibrant recolor hardening, engraving is somewhat softened. Stocks retain nearly

all of a reapplied dark oil finish. There are a few scattered light handling marks. Checkering re-cut. Bores are shiny, polished over considerable pitting, there is evidence of dent removal in right barrel 14” behind muzzle. Action is slightly loose, locks are good. Gun

2445. PARKER LIFTER ACTION SXS HAMMER SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 5/8”. S# 11002. Barrel #1 - 28” of damascus steel. CHOKE CONSTRICTION: right - .005, left - .004. Barrel #2 - plain twist shortened to 24”. Plain grade Lifter action is unengraved. Lockplates are marked “PARKER BROS”. Double triggers. Extractors. Both barrels have individual splinter forearms. Hard rubber capped pistol grip walnut stock. LOP: 13 1/4” over a replacement buttplate. Stock and forearms were hand checkered. S# indicates production 1877-1879. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: shooter made wood box with brass hook latches. Inside of lid has black marker written “Cap Tryon / To / Eben Hall / To / Milton B. Hall. / To / Bradford A. Hall”. CONDITION: action has a bright cleaned appearance showing some light pitting. Barrel #1 has gray coloration from touch up finish. Bores are pitted. Left barrel has a small dent 13 3/4” from muzzle. Barrel #2 has gray coloration from touch up finish and has evidence of resoldered lower rib. Bores shows spots of light pitting. Left barrel is dented 11 1/2” from muzzle. Sanded and refinished wood has weakened checkering with oil darkening showing scratches and marks. (01-23146/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

molded case containing spare chokes, choke wrench, stock shims, Benelli lubricant, registration card & owner’s manual. CONDITION: near excellent showing only minor handling marks. Bright near excellent bore. (22-5930/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,250.

grip stock of select AA grade walnut w/ cut checkering. LOP: 14 1/4” over original thin black pad. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 14.6 ozs. Introduced in 1999 to commemorate 30 years of Benelli shotgun mfg. Discontinued 2015. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gray molded case containing spare chokes, choke wrench, stock shims, Benelli lubricant, registration card & owner’s manual. CONDITION: near excellent showing only minor handling marks. Bright near excellent bore. (22-5956/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,250.

2448. BERETTA

S687 SPORTING

O/U SHOTGUN. Cal.

12 Ga., 2 3/4”. S# F29964B (AU= 1989). Bbls. 28” VR w/ 11 ports on each side of each tube, red front sight & mid bead. Fitted for Mobil choke tubes; Mod., IC & extended ported Full & IM chokes. Satin nickel finished boxlock action w/ engraved game scenes featuring mallards on left side, grouse on right side & woodcock on floorplate. Triggerguard has gold plated “Sporting” marking. Gold plated SST. Selective ejectors. Point pattern checkered European walnut stock set w/ oval nameplate on toeline. LOP: 14” to SXT recoil pad. WEIGHT: 7.51 lbs. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Berreta case containing manual, choke tubes & choke wrench. CONDITION: all aspects appear near excellent showing couple of scratches on bbl. & minimal impressions to stock.

rib with interchangeable chokes, Skeet & Cyl. tubes included. Blued scalloped boxlock action has gold filled mfg. markings. Gold SST. Ejectors. Custom trim beavertail forend and flat knob pistol grip stock by Paul Hilmer of Hudson, IA. Fancy walnut stock set has borderless hand checkering and satin finish. LOP: 14 1/2” over a Decelerator sporting clays pad. DAC: 1 1/2”. DAH: 2 3/8”. Neutral cast Weight: 6 lbs. 11.2 ozs. Mfg 1988-1993. CONDITION: Metal retains 99% original blue. Stocks have good custom finish. Bright near excellent bores. (225931/DS). MODERN. $2000-2900.

2450. BERETTA 686 ONYX O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 Ga 2 3/4” & 3”. S# N01611B. Bbls. 26 1/2” w/ vent rib & steel bead. Interchangeable chokes, M&F tubes included. Blue finished boxlock action w/ gold filled markings. Gold plated SST. Selective ejectors. Schnable tipped forearm & pistol grip stock of gloss finished walnut have cut checkering. LOP: 14 1/2” over original pad.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing Beretta oil & instruction manuals. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 99% original wood & metal finish. Bright near excellent bores. (22-5936/DS). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

label. Box contains instructions, warranty papers & hang tag. CONDITION: over 98% metal finish. Stock has series of small dents on toeline. Near Excellent bore. (22-5939/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,250.

3/16” over thin solid black pad. WEIGHT: 8 lb. 9.2 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Mfg. marked hardcase w/ fitted foam interior. Case contains spare chokes, choke wrench, Allen wrenches, case keys & optional thicker recoil pad. Instruction manual included in case. CONDITION: metal retains over 95% finish. Wood shows scattered scratches & marks. Bright near excellent bore. (22-5708/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

borderless hand checkering and smooth satin finish. LOP: 14 1/2” over black Decelerator sporting clays pad. DAC: 1 1/2”. DAH: 2 1/2”. The stock has a slight cast on. Imported by EAA Corp. CONDITION: Metal retains nearly all original finish. Custom wood has very good finish. Bright near excellent bores. (22-5929/DS). MODERN. $700-1000.

12 Ga. 2-3/4” S# K510894. Bbl. 293/4’’ w/ vent rib having a red fiber optic front sight & steel mid bead. Aftermarket interchangeable chokes, 2 full choke tubes included. Original choke markings were IM & full. Coin finished side plated box lock action. Single selective trigger. Selective ejectors. Lock plates have game scene ornamentation. Action & forearm iron have full coverage vine type foliate scroll. Floorplate is marked “Nikko Arms Co. LTD”. Target style forearm & pistol grip Monte Carlo stock w/ hand checkering. Contrasting wood grip cap w/ white line spacer & white diamond inlay. LOP: 14-1/4’’ over a solid red pad. Japanese mfg. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather covered hardcase w/ green felt fitted interior. CONDITION: 98% metal finish. Wood has very good refinish. Sound action. Very good

of wear and handling marks. Wood has moderately worn finish and checkering showing scattered scratches & handling marks. Very good bright bore. (22-6039/DS). CURIO. $1000-1900.

and gold finished trigger. Forend and round knob stock of nicely grained checkered walnut. LOP: 14 1/2” over original buttplate. 1957 mfg. CONDITION: over 98% blue shows slight edge wear. Wood has a very good satin refinish with freshened checkering. Bright bore shows faint ring bulge with a small dent 3” from muzzle. (22-6041/DS). CURIO. $900-1400.

engraving. Single selective trigger. Selective ejectors. Finely made custom beavertail forend and straight grip stock of fancy Claro walnut by Paul Hilmer of Hudson, IA. Stock set has satin finish and borderless point pattern hand checkering. LOP. 14 1/4” over a black Decelerator sporting clays pad. DAC: 1 1/2”. DAH: 2 1/2”. Near neutral cast. Weight; 6 lbs. 13.6 ozs. Assembled in Korea with Japanese components. CONDITION: Over 97% blue showing faint edge

boxlock action w/ scroll engraving. Gold finished SST. Selective ejectors. Checkered beavertail forearm & straight grip stock. LOP: 14 3/8” to Browning buttplate. Assembled in Korea. CONDITION: near excellent wood & metal finish w/ light handling marks. Bright shiny bores. (23-751/MD). MODERN. $1,750-2,250.

metal finish. Stocks have very custom finish. Bright near excellent bores. (22-5946/DS). MODERN. $1250-1750.

2469. BROWNING RENAISSANCE HI POWER SEMI-AUTO

Cal. 9mm Luger. S# T261185. Bbl. 4 3/4” w/ Liege proof (also on right side of trigger guard). Mfg. 1969 in Belgium & invoiced May 27, 1969 to Salem Army & Navy of Beverly, MA. Satin nickel engraved finish w/ gold trigger, mag safety, external extractor, slide w/out thumbprint takedown indent, ring hammer, fixed sights & Nacrolac Pearl grips. Well defined engraving w/ dark punch dot backgrounds. One of last “T” prefix numbered models as Browning phased into new numbering system in 1969. MAGS: very good satin plated 13 rd w/ light body rub marks, black plastic follower & push button base. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory letter supporting above info. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent including bore & grips. (22-5760/NW). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

provision for weights (w/ forend removed). MAGS: 2 factory 10 rd.; very good & near excellent. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather grained factory case having brass plaque on lid & red felt compartmentalized interior containing factory accessories: cartridge block, 2 case keys, manual, screwdriver & 4 piece weight set. Very good exterior w/ faint edge scuffs; near excellent interior. CONDITION: couple of extremely faint marks on stock set w/ balance near excellent including bore.(22-6421/NW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

Browning buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Browning black envelope containing manual & filler screws. CONDITION: near excellent metal finish w/ occasional scratches. Near excellent wood finish w/ a few gouges that pierce the varnish & light scratches. While bolt face shows little use w/ bore being near excellent & shiny, there is light pitting on lands. Scope has near excellent finish & clear optics being somewhat obstructed by front sight. (23-799/MD). CURIO. $700-1,100.

scope. MAGS: 2 near excellent cal. marked factory 4 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: European style sling w/ braided leather & Uncle Mike’s detachable swivels. CONDITION: near excellent overall w/ hint of thinning finish at muzzle & from function wear. Couple of very faint stock marks that have to be searched for. Near excellent bore. (23-326/NW). MODERN. $2,000-2,750.

Thumb safety locks bolt but handle has release button allowing operation while safety is applied. MAGS: 1 very good cal. specific 4 rd. w/ spring loaded release. CONDITION: very good to excellent overall w/ slight rub marks on bbl. near muzzle plus very faint thinning on bolt handle & bottom metal; slight handling marks on stock. Very slight signs of web collapse from age on recoil pad. Near excellent bore. (23-535/NW). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

over original black ventilated pad. WEIGHT: 9 lbs, 4.4 ozs. MAGS: 1 detachable 4 rd. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 90% wood & metal finish. Bright near excellent bore. Scope has clear optics. (22-5751/DS). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

full floating bbl. from receiver to muzzle. Nice straight grained Walnut stock w/ dark streaks, Monte Carlo cheek piece, sling studs, Supreme brown ventilated recoil pad w/ black base plus white line spaced, rosewood forend tip (slanted back cut) & grip cap. Hinged floorplate & stylized trigger guard being narrow at rear. Borderless cut checkering w/ ends of panels (3 on forend, 2 at grip) being curved, scalloped uncheckered borders at mid points & fleur de lis at ends. Redfield 2 piece scope mt. set w/ vintage engraved rings having under screws. Recent production Leupold Vari-X III 2.5-8X32 Duplex reticle matte finished scope numbered “170266N”. Flip up lens caps; see through front & solid Leupold brand rear. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Browning waterproof Travel Vault having foam cutouts for 2 rifles. Travel stickers on exterior plus 2 keys; all very good. CONDITION: generally near excellent w/ faint handling marks on stock set to include sm. indent on left side adjacent to floorplate pivot pin plus 1/4” band 1/2” from muzzle of thin finish as if by lathe steady rest. Occasional extremely faint finish marks on bbl. & damaged screw slot on rear trigger guard screw. Near excellent bore. (23-614/NW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

shell walnut. Features include black forearm tip, case colored steel grip cap, swivel bases & cut checkering. LOP: 13 7/8” over original Whitworth solid brown pad. CONDITION: over 98% original blue. Stock has good satin finish showing a few sm. dents & marks. Scope

over open sided “Whiteline” black pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb, swept right hand cheekpiece, rosewood grip cap & forend tip with white wood spacers & sling loops. Point pattern skipline checkering is on grip and each side of forend. Zeiss Diavari-Z 1.56x 30mm rail scope with 3 post reticle is in ERA Q-D mounts. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black plastic case. CONDITION: very fine. Metal retaining over 90% original blue with some high edge wear, mostly noted on trigger guard and mag. Stock retains most of its original oil finish with a fair scattering of marks & scratches. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically smooth. Scope is fine with some

and is line border engraved. Opening lever with catch has two wood panels on knob. Makers mark “JGA” in oval is on left side. Rifle is fitted with double set triggers and tang safety. Pistol grip buttstock of European walnut measures 14” over ribbed horn buttplate and features Bavarian right hand cheekpiece, point pattern grip checkering and a sling loop on toeline. Matching schnabled forend has German silver oval on bottom engraved with the monogram “HW” and attaches to barrel with sidebolt through oval steel escutcheons. Rifle is mounted with Burris 4x Compact scope with duplex retical in claw rings, rear with windage adjustment. CONDITION: very fine. Metal retaining nearly all original finishes with high edge wear and silvering on top tang which has a dent at

retailed for over $50 in the 1930’s. The scope was another $40. (23-583/MGM). CURIO. $500-1,000.

sling studs, rollover cheekpiece & Sako red pad. Inside channel of stock stamped “8810M” appearing to indicate Oct. 1988 mfg. CONDITION: near excellent overall blue & wood finish showing a few light marks in checkering & on metal. Receiver has acquired a plum tone due to age. Near excellent bore. (23-794/MD). MODERN. $1,500-2,000.

2485. SAVAGE MODEL 10 FCP-SR RIFLE WITH LEUPOLD MARK 4 6.5-20x50MM LR/T SCOPE. Cal. 308. S# K220809. 24” fluted heavy barrel. Matte black finish on all external metal parts. Enlarged, knurled bolt handle. Threaded muzzle, currently wearing heavy muzzle brake. Synthetic stock painted tan, w/ checkered pistol grip & soft rubber 1” recoil pad. 7.5” picatinny base currently sporting Leupold MK 4 6.5-20x50mm LR/T scope w/ adjustable objective. MAGS: 1 factory 10 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory cardboard box. CONDITION: Finish is complete & consistent w/ full coverage. Stock possesses a few tiny areas where end user applied tan paint has chipped away exposing original color. Scope glass is clear w/ sharp reticle. Trigger is light & crisp. Muzzle brake demonstrates some light “greening” inside ports. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. (22-5723/JZ). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

2486. SAVAGE MODEL 10 RIFLE WITH FLUTED, THREADED BARREL. Cal. 308 Win. S# K626100 Bbl. 24”. Matte black finish. Fluted barrel terminated w/ 5/8x24 threads & knurled protector. Black plastic stock w/ checkered pistol grip & 1” soft rubber recoil pad. Large, knurled bolt handle. 7” picatinny rail over action currently sporting Sightmark 3-15x50mm Citadel scope w/illuminated reticle. Extendable folding bipod. MAGS: 1 factory 10 rd. CONDITION: Finish

painted triggerguard & floorplate have fading finish & peppery oxidation. Mag. spring shows oxidation. Near excellent wood finish w/ small impressions around floorplate. Very good shiny bore w/ several spots of light pitting. (23-791/MD). MODERN. $500-800.

Steyr logo & “STEYR MANNLICHER - SL”. Marked on right side of receiver bridge “MADE IN AUSTRIA”. Bbl. marked underneath by sling swivel “TGGI MOBILE AL”. Flat bolt handle; sliding safety on right rear of receiver. Double set triggers. Checkered walnut stock w/ European cheek piece; black solid pad. Stock is fitted w/ QD swivel bases. Bbl. fitted w/ swivel just forward of plain tip forend. MAGS: 5 shot synthetic rotary mag. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: plastic Zeiss scope caps modified for clearance between objective bell & rear sight. CONDITION: rifle shows very little use w/ very light scattered high point wear. Scope shows several fine scratches &

with Walther buttplate, has checkering at grip and finger grooves at forend, sling loops are fitted. MAGS: (1-5 rd.). CONDITION: fine. Metal retaining about 85% original blue which is fading to brown on barrel. Bolt knob is considerably silvered. Stock retains over 80% original finish with many scratches and light marks. Bore is bright with some scattered pits. Mechanically fine. These rifles retailed for

turrets & duplex reticle. CONDITION: 2 Small chips in triggerguard finish by front screw. All other aspects near excellent appearing

Monte Carlo cheek piece, sling studs & skip line checkering. Adornments of rosewood angle cut forend tip & grip cap (white diamond inlay) plus brown ventilated factory recoil pad; all w/ white line spacers. Fluted bolt w/ minimal cocking angle & safety on shroud having slight plum hue. Redfield 1 piece scope base (design retained by 3 screws) & 4 top screw 1” rings holding Redfield gloss finished Traditional Model 4-12AO Mult-Plex reticle scope. CONDITION: overall near excellent appearance having light handling marks on stock. Metal finish, scope set (including optics) & bore are all near excellent. Very desirable early German made Mark V w/ period correct high end scope. (23-531/NW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

A&M he worked 20+ years as Bill Ruger’s right hand man. Commercial FN action marked “MADE IN BELGIUM” below wood line along w/ appropriate proofs. Top of receiver drilled & tapped for scope mounts plus right side of rear bridge inletted for receiver sight w/ plug screws; opposite side sculptured around bolt release. Sporter contoured trigger guard w/ floorplate having push button release in military position. Non locking commercial guard screw at rear; front replaced w/ military locking style in non locking hole. Curved bolt handle w/ rearward sweep having relief cut or low mounted scope; flat checkered underside of bolt knob. Stith style scope mount holding 7/8” tubed Lyman All-Weather Lyman Alaskan 2.5 power crosshair reticle scope w/ S# 53788. Mounting comprised of 3 side mount screws at rear plus 2 Allen head screws into base being integral to robust bbl. band. Military style bolt shroud fitted w/ Dayton Traister style left side low scope safety & single stage military style trigger. Walnut uncheckered Monte Carlo pistol grip stock w/ raised cheek piece, 1” swivels, 13 3/8” LOP, solid black recoil pad (unmarked Kick-Eze style; supple & professionally fitted) plus black grip cap & forend tip (white line spacer on each). Maker’s name on right side of bbl. shank in stamped block letters; cal. on opposite side is jewelry store style engraved. CONDITION: very good appearance w/ light high point finish wear along w/ thinning & pinprick oxidation on trigger guard set. Very good appearing scope set w/ light marks on tube near turrets & thinning at eye piece; near excellent optics. Numerous light stock handling marks to include scraped finish on bottom of forend & below front of cheek piece; no gouges or heavy dings. Near excellent bore. (23-797/NW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

ramp. Typical Mannlicher carbine action with usual factory marks on side wall has top of receiver ring marked “MADE IN AUSTRIA” “PATENT” “Mannlicher” “Schoenauer” “HOCHRASANZ” “KAL:7X57”. Hochrasanz translates to “high rated”. This cataloger has never seen this mark before. Bolt stop is of late long type except has custom shaped deeply checkered thumb pad at rear. A Lyman 36 type sight is fitted with unusual round attachment screw. Typical bolt with butter knife handle is engine turned and cocking piece retaining nut has unusual stirrup to aid in re-cocking without opening bolt. Usual rotary magazine cover has had rear hole blocked with decorated circular brass plug. Double stage trigger is case hardened, early style trigger guard with integral bow has long tang. Disassembly reveals matching serial number with correct font to other parts of rifle. Horn capped pistol grip stock measures 13 5/8” over typical steel buttplate with trap. Toe of plate has 1/2” return to reinforce wood. Stock features well done multipoint pattern checkering with broad mullered borders, shadowline right hand cheekpiece, horn forend tip and a steel spacer under grip cap. This stock has correct style matching number in barrel channel and does not appear to have been altered. CONDITION: very fine as lightly refinished. Metal parts with over 90% good quality re-blue, wood with light oil refinish over some old marks and a few subsequent scratches. There is a stress crack on both sides of toe and one or two short cracks behind action tang. Bore is bright and shiny, action

Capped pistol grip stock of lightly figured European walnut is fitted with steel buttplate with trap and has point pattern checkering at grip and forend. Stock has been reshaped and only a bump remains from cheekpiece. CONDITION: good as refurbished. Newer barrel retains nearly all its original blue, all other metal is heavily polished and re-blued over some scattered light pitting. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish with many subsequent marks. Bore is bright and shiny, mechanically good. (22-6417/MGM). CURIO. $800-1,500.

“PAUL JAEGER - JENKINTOWN, PA.”. Mfg. December 1970 having “12/70” on bottom of bbl. over “XX” & additionally w/ circled “J”, “DO” & “151”. Bottom of receiver has blocked shape “S” in diamond plus Belgian lion over “PV” proof. Appears to be FN mfg. Commercial 98 Mauser style action having commercial trigger guard w/ hinged floorplate & Allen head screws. Additional points are Jaeger adj. trigger, right of shroud sliding safety, Redfield 2 piece base set, medium Redfield 4 top screw rings, provision for receiver sight on right of rear bridge plus jeweling on bolt body, extractor, floorplate & bolt stop. Checkered walnut stock set having semi-beavertail forend, shadow line Monte Carlo cheekpiece, steel grip cap, White Line brown buttpad, provision for sling swivels / studs (removed), European style thinning of stock near trigger plus 4 checkered panels; standard style in grip area plus almost wrap around on forend leaving 5/8” to 1/2” tapered uncheckered area between front panels. Bolt handle lightly swept back, fine checkering on flat bottom & pronounced distance from stock allowing positive operation w/ gloved hand. Glassed action to include recoil lug area, rear of action, trigger guard w/ steel pillars plus first 5” of bbl. w/ constant contact to forend tip. CONDITION: excellent example by well known custom gunsmith w/ all aspects including bore near excellent;

saftey is installed. A Timney trigger has been fitted. Standard bottom metal has had trigger guard bow nicely reshaped. Attractive classic shaped capped pistol grip stock is of very fancy crotch figured American walnut and measures 13 3/4” over Neidner steel buttplate. Stock features large swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, ebony forend tip, recoil bolt with ebony plugs and NECG steel grip cap. Point pattern checkering has ribbons through pattern. Consignor states that this clean work is by Brunswick Gun Shop, no signature found. CONDITION: very fine as custom finished. Metal parts retaining essentially all very attractive matte blue. Some alloy discoloration is noted especially on sling eye band. There are only a small number of very light marks in wood finish. Bore is bright and shiny, mechanically fine. (22-5985/MGM). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

The electronic trigger is activated w/ the assistance of two 15 volt batteries located in the pistol grip. Blued finish steel. Ramped blade front & drift adjustable dovetailed rear sights. Walnut stock w/ Bavarian cheekpiece & Scottish Fish Scale Checkering on forend & pistol grip. MAGS: 1 factory 7 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Foam lined black plastic Gun Guard case, factory paperwork, 2 Varta 15v batteries & 2 boxes (24 rds. total) JagerSport 5.7 caseless ammo. CONDITION: All outward appearances as well as notes from consigner, indicate as new. No noticeable blemishing of any kind. Ammo appears serviceable though 1 rd. is missing priming compound. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (23-66/JZ). MODERN. $1,500-2,500.

over cheekpiece & contrasting forend tip. Features include point pattern hand checkering, aluminum palm rest on acc. rail, plastic grip cap and inletted rear swivel. LOP. 13 1/8” over a thin rifle pad. Weight. 12 lbs., 15.2 oz, making this a pleasant rifle to shoot.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1 1/4” military style leather sling. CONDITION: bbl. retains over 90% custom high polish bluing. Action shows mild wear to original finish. There are 4 added holes with filler screws. There are two small spots, approx 1/4” each, on top of rear bridge that appear to have been by way of grinding. Floorplate shows moderate finish wear from use. Reblued trigger guard shows some thinning to finish. Very good stock shows some scattered light handling marks commensurate with use. Right side of stock has filler from previously installed receiver sight. Bright bore retains sharp rifling. Overall a very good rifle for anyone wanting

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: ammo consisting of, 1 box containing 19 rounds of Federal 30-06 Springfield 125 grain soft point. &1 Box

iron sights. Alloy action has a jeweled bolt. Glenfield 4x15 scope on tip-off mts. Hardwood slide handle & pistol grip stock w/ pressed checkering. Plastic buttplate & grip cap have white line spacers. CONDITION: 97% metal finish showing slide wear. Very good original wood finish shows a few marks. Bright near excellent bore. Scope has clear optics. (21-4070/DS). BOTH CURIO. $500-750.

stock with stamped steel buttplate. Tubular mag inserts through buttplate and loads on right side of stock. 1951 mfg. CONDITION: 80% lightly worn blue showing spots of corrosion and finish loss. Sanded stock has rough refinish showing handling marks. Very good bright bore. (21-4080/DS). 2) MODEL 77. Cal. 22 LR. S# 121540. Bbl. 22” with original sporting sights. Tubular mag. Action has grooved receiver with operating handle on left side of bbl. Walnut stock with original buttplate. CONDITION: 80% original blue showing carry wear with scattered scratches wear spots and corrosion. Stock has a light colored refinish. Very good bright bore. (21-4113/DS). ALL CURIO. $400-600.

Tenite stock set w/ formed checkering & black plastic grip cap & buttplate. LOP: 14” & 13”. CONDITION: very good blue. Very good case colors. Intact stock is very good w/ mildew stains & light handling marks. Action has small gap near bottom back portion of chambers. Very good shiny bores. (22-5521/MD). CURIO. $200-300.

finish. Very good shiny bores. (22-5526/MD). CURIO. $400-600.

w/ black recoil pad. CONDITION: near excellent overall w/ area of peppery oxidation mid section of bbl. Very good shiny bore. (22-5496/MD). 2) COAST TO COAST 946E-Y TOP BREAK SHOTGUN. Cal. 410, 2 1/2” & 3”. S# P143048. Retail version of Stevens Youth Model 940E. Bbl. 26” w/ bright bead & IM Choke. Blue finish. Action has rebound hammer, right side opening lever & ejector. Hardwood stock set. Youth LOP: 12” to red recoil pad. CONDITION: very good blue. Good wood finish. Very good bore. (22-5523/MD). ALL MODERN. $250-450.

CURIO. 2) HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON MODEL 865 “PLAINSMAN” BOLT ACTION RIFLE. CAL. 22 S, L, LR. S# 26371. Bbl. 24” w/ bead front & elevator adj. rear sight. Pistol grip walnut stock w/ plastic buttplate. S&W 16 brown leather sling on swivels. MAGS: 1-5 rd. CONDITION: very good overall w/ light handling marks. Very good bore. (22-5505/MD). MODERN. $450-600.

sights. Weaver Marksman 4x scope w/ fine crosshairs on Weaver style rings. Tubular mag. Action has 2 holes on left side for receiver sight. Hardwood stock w/ plastic buttplate. CONDITION: good plus blue w/ some pinprick oxidation. Good plus wood finish w/ handling marks & finish loss around buttplate. Near excellent bore. (22-5525/MD). CURIO. 3) HAMILTON NO. 15 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 22 Short. NSN. Bbl. 8”. Blade front sight & rear peep sight. Under lever opening. Manually cocking bolt will ready trigger. Detached walnut stock w/ steel buttplate. CONDITION: very good blue w/ pinprick oxidation & marks throughout. Good wood finish w/ numerous impressions. Good bore w/ wear near muzzle. (22-5529/MD). CURIO. $400-700.

2511. LIKE NEW H&R SPORTSMAN DA REVOLVER. Cal. 22 LR. S# S18146. Bbl.6”. Mfg. 1956. Blued finish. Top break single action. 9 shot fluted cylinder. Elevation adjustable patridge front & windage adjustable rear sights. 1-piece checkered hardwood grip. Polished front serrated trigger & checkered spur hammer. Cylinder matches number on frame. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Blue cardboard factory box. CONDITION: Blued finish is complete & consistent w/ no obvious blemishing. Only an extremely fine drag line on cylinder visible upon close inspection. Grips also look as though handling has been minimal w/ no visible sign of wear or use. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. (23-178/JZ). CURIO. $500-700.

2512. 2 HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON DA REVOLVERS.

1) MODEL 929 SIDE-KICK. Cal. 22

LR. S# W11930 (“W” = 1960). Bbl. 6” w/ open sights. Swing out 9 shot fluted cyl. Hammer has firing pin & engine turned on sides. Square butt frame w/ white plastic grips having H&R monogram.

CONDITION: near excellent overall w/ light scuffs on bottom of grips & cyl. turn line. Near excellent bore. (22-5509/MD). CURIO. 2) MODEL

999 SPORTSMAN THIRD MODEL

TOP BREAK. Cal. 22 LR. S# AS33166 (“AS”= 1978).

Bbl. 6” w/ VR, pinned Patridge front sight & adj rear sight (white paint added to sight profiles. 9 Shot fluted cyl.; matching numbered cyl. & extractor. Checkered bordered walnut grips w/ H&R medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: HH Heiser “1435 / 10” holster in fair condition.

CONDITION: very good to near excellent overall w/ light muzzle, cyl. turn line & occasional pinprick oxidation. Near excellent grips & bore. (22-5510/MD). MODERN. $550-900.

2513. FOX & OTHER SHOTGUN STOCKS, FOREARMS & HANG TAGS. No 1: A.H. Fox stock & trigger guard. S# 29589. Full length w/ original buttplate. Hard rubber grip cap. Standard checkering at wrist & additional checkering on ears. Appears to be C grade 12 Ga. Serviceable condition. No 2: A.H. Fox A grade 12 Ga stock w/ checkered round knob, full length w/ original buttplate. Refinished w/ microbed at fit to action. No 3: Aftermarket Fox stock, round knob w/ checkered ears & recoil pad. Fair condition. No 4: Aftermarket Fox straight grip stock w/ Pachmayr pad. Appears to be 16 or 20 Ga. Fair condition. No 5: Sterlingworth 20 Ga round knob stock. S# 201181. LOP: approx. 13’’ over Jostam pad. Serviceable condition. No 6: Parker O frame 20 Ga stock. S# 218895. Round knob w/ additional checkering on ear. Appears to be D grade. Full length w/ buttplate. Stock is split at head. No 7: Browning model 12 stock 20 or 28 Ga. Original finish shows scattered scratches & marks. No 8: Fox CE splinter forearm in fine condition. S# appears to be 27237. No 9: Aftermarket Fox beavertail forearm. S# 200890. Fair condition. No 10: Unidentified aftermarket forearm w/ iron. Good condition. No 11: Group of 7 Parker hang tags & 1 LC Smith hang tag. Tags are yellowed w/ age, some have water marks. (02-178552/DS). NON-GUN. $400-800.

2515. DOUBLE GUN CASE MADE FOR WESTLEY RICHARDS PERCUSSION SHOTGUNS. An exceptional English trade gun case w/ interior label that reads “(British arms) WESTLEY RICHARDS, Gun Manufacturer to his Royal Highness PRINCE ALBERT. 170. New Bond Street, London.”. Case measures 32 1/2” x 9 1/2” x 5 1/4”. It has brass reinforced corners & sides. There is a circular brass folding handle in the lid along w/ a 1 3/8” circular escutcheon. Lid closes w/ 2 brass hook & peg devices on either side. Key escutcheon is certifiably antique elephant ivory. The interior of the box is lined w/ green felt w/ the gun stocks being housed in the top level & bbls. in the lower level. There are several other compartments where various equipment & tools can be stored. An exceptionally well made case & a true find for the owner of a pair of Westley Richards shotguns needing a case. Case is accompanied by a stand made expressly for this case that measures 33 1/2” x 10 7/8” & stands 13” high. Stand matches the case quite well but was likely made a few years after the case. CONDITION: outside of box shows various minor dents & scratches w/ a noticeable old 1/2” gouge to the left of the carrying handle however, overall the finish is rich & visually appealing. Interior lining shows wear & moth damage but is 95%+ complete. The stand has a rich mellow finish w/ a few scratches primarily on the top of the border supporting the case. (02-17855-3/ MD/BF). $400-600.

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“The Tradition Continues”

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Nick Poulin, head of well-known Poulin’s Firearms Company, recently announced a special collaboration with world renowned antiques dealer, James D. Julia. Nick explained, “In the mid-1960s, my grandfather; Jim’s father, Arthur Julia, together with his wife started a small antiques shop and eventually a successful auction house. In the 1970s, Jim bought the auction business from Arthur and grew it into a world-renowned company. My parents, Steve Poulin and Jeannine Poulin, also transitioned into auctioneers and we conducted auctions literally next door to Jim for many years. When Jim sold his company in 2017, it allowed the Poulin Company an extraordinary opportunity for growth. We knew Jim’s absence from the market gave us a tremendous opportunity to grow. Over these past few years, we have grown exponentially. Last year, based on annual sales, our company generated $20 million dollars in sales making us the second largest firearms auction house in the world but of equal importance, we

sales in virtually every type of antiques you can think of. He has a panoramic knowledge of the antiques world and tremendous experience. Three-generations of marketing expertise and nearly $1 BILLION in combined total sales by the Poulin & Julia Family benefits both the buyers and sellers alike, ensuring the sellers get the maximum return for their goods and the buyers can trust the descriptions to be accurate and honest.

Jim and I have 2 goals:

1.) Help us to continue to grow our Firearms Division to take it from #2 to #1 in the world.

POULIN’S ANTIQUE DIVISION

2.Fees:My dad taught us all that there are essentially two ways to be successful in the world. One way is to charge high exorbitant prices and look out only for yourself, the other is treat your customers, both buyers and sellers, honestly and give them a good deal. Be willing to work for a fair and reasonable amount of money. (Poulin’s unquestionably offers some of the best terms in the firearms world today)

3. Results: It makes no difference what anyone charges or how honest they are, they must also produce the results. Poulin’s has certainly proven that they can produce tremendous results. Their sales have consistently grown with very strong prices including numerous world records.

I will be working with Nick to reestablish their antiques auction division and build it into one of the major ones in North America. Our summer inaugural sale will be an exciting event and already includes an array of quality items.

established a number of new world records. Jim can now re-enter the auction marketplace and met with me to discuss how we could work together. Now, with the continuation of the family name involved with the auction industry, I frequently say, “the tradition continues”.

During Jim’s tenure in the antiques world, he has been involved in over $700 million dollars’ worth of

2.) Utilize Jim’s vast knowledge to help us build a new additional division dealing in all antiques. Going forward we will have two divisions: 1.) Specializing in Firearms, 2.) Specializing in quality antiques.

Jim Julia’s comments about the new association were, “I love the antiques and auction business and have been incredibly impressed with what Nick has done with Firearms. For years our firms conducted business in a similar form reflecting Arthur’s tutelage. Some of the many things that are important to me and the Poulin’s Auction Company are:

1 Reputation: During my lifetime, I have maintained a sterling reputation of honesty and fair dealings and that is exactly what Poulin’s is based on. I admire that

We are interested in all types of quality items including Folk Art, Early furniture, high end Victorian, all types of quality Chinese items, decoys, historical items, jewelry, fine Tiffany lamps and glassware, rare toys and advertising items, important coin-op items, petroleum advertising, etc.

As always, we will be offering one of the best auction experiences in the market which will include 0 % on any items of high value. I look forward with great enthusiasm to working once again with old friends and new as we go forward.”

Whether you have one item or a vast collection, you can contact them for a free consultation.

P.O. Box 269, Fairfield, ME 04937 (207) 742-0006