*U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 N.R.A. SPORTER BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SLING AND LYMAN 48 RECEIVER SIGHT, STAR GAUGE BARREL.

SN 1,317,203. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl, blue finish, star gauge bbl, straight grain pistol grip stock. Lyman 48 adjustable receiver sight. Turner Saddlery sling. “SA 7-29” clearly struck behind front sight. Star gauge proof on muzzle of bbl. Stock shows a circle P proof mark on front side of pistol grip. PROVENANCE: Springfield Research Service letter stating rifle to a civilian through the D.C.M. program Nov.7,1929.Copy of sales record included. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% blue with slight muzzle wear and slight wear on front sight band. A few minor scratches and slight plumming. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 90% blue finish with high point wear and a few scratches. Bolt and bolt handle are polished bright. Bottom metal retains 50% blue drifting to a plum-gray on floor plate. Stock is very good and has been lightly varnished. Stock shows handling mark and small dents commensurate with age of rifle. Steel buttplate retains 50% black-blue with wear on heel and toe. 49583-5 TEP C&R (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1250

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*RARE REMINGTON MODEL 740 FDL SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH RAISED GOLD INLAYS.

SN 57312. Cal. 30-06 22″ bbl, blue finished, checkered extra fancy walnut pistol grip stock with Remington cap. Buttstock has a blank plaque in bottom of stock. Forend is checkered in a diamond pattern. Pachmayr presentation butt pad. Factory engraving by Bob Runge is masterfully executed with three animals inlaid in raised gold on each side of receiver surrounded by full coverage scrollwork. Left side of receiver shows a mountain lion, a moose, and a bear. Right side of receiver shows a big horn sheep, a white tail buck, and an antelope. There is a ram engraved on top of receiver. Breech end of bbl is also engraved. Bottom of receiver, mag, and trigger guard are also engraved in scroll. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains 98% blue finish turning slightly plum. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Receiver retains 98% blue finish overall with only slight high point wear. Stocks retain nearly all orig varnish finish with only slight handling marks. This is a very fine and extremely rare Remington rifle of the highest grade. 49503-31 TEP (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1387

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*ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID REMINGTON MODEL 14 PUMP ACTION RIFLE WITH CHECKERED PISTOL GRIP STOCKS, LYMAN RECEIVER SIGHT AND MARBLES FRONT SIGHT.

SN 110786. Cal .35 Rem 22″ bbl, blue finish, engraved, gold inlaid with a bear surrounded by scroll work on left side of receiver and a deer surrounded by scroll work on right side of receiver. Lyman receiver sight and Marbles front sight. Hard rubber buttplate is marked “BISHOP”. CONDITION: Very fine as professionally refinished. Bbl shows 95% blue turning brown. One sight dovetail has been filled and another has been plugged. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver shows 95% blue turning pleasingly plum, slight scratches and some high point wear. Trigger guard shows 90% blue with a clear Remington UMC Trademark. Engraving is well executed as are the gold inlaid animals. Stocks are very good with some feather grain, checkered pistol grip with black cap. “REED” on cap. Forarm is grooved and checkered and is highly figured. Stocks only show minor handling marks. Very nice gold inlaid engraved Remington Model 14. 49527-10 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1388

*FACTORY ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 700 GRADE 4 CUSTOM RIFLE.

SN B6392004. Cal. .7MM Magnum. 24″ bbl, blue finish with gold inlay. Crotch walnut checkered stock. Leupold variable power scope. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl retains 99% blue with slight muzzle wear. Bore is very good with strong rifling. Receiver retains 99% matte blue finish, bolt handle retains 99% blue finish. Bottom metal retains 99% matte blue finish. Stock is highly figured walnut with cheek piece, fleur-de-lis checkering on pistol grip and forend, ebony forend cap, skeletonized pistol grip cap. Black Remington buttpad. Engraving is very high quality, with full coverage on receiver, deer gold inlaid on both sides of the front receiver ring. Scroll engraved at breech of bbl, rear of bolt, bolt handle and scope rings. Bottom metal is scroll engraved with a vignette of a deer gold inlaid on the floor plate. This is a nearly new and is a beautiful rifle. 49394-39 TEP (4,500-6,500) – Lot 1389

Revised: 9/23/2015

Please Note: Additional Information: Caliber is .22 Long Rifle.

*KIMBER MODEL 82 BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 3444. 22″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut stock. Leupold 6.5-20x variable power scope. Spare 10 rnd magazine. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall, bbl retains 90% blue, with some scratch marks on the right side of bbl and slight muzzle wear. Bore is dark with strong rifling. Receiver retains 95% bright blue, bolt handle retains 90% bright blue. Bottom metal retains 95% bright blue. Scope optics are clear. Stock is in very good condition, checkered pistol grip with steel cap, checkered forend sling swivel studs and checkered steel buttplate. 49291-32 TEP (600-1,000) – Lot 1390

*INCREDIBLE FACTORY ENGRAVED PRE-PRODUCTION KIMBER OF OREGON M-89 BGR.

SN BGRX 375-1. Cal. .375 H&H. 24-3/4″ bbl. 1/3″ length matted rib with ramp rear sight and blade front sight. Breech end of bbl marked “.375 H&H” and center of bbl marked “KIMBER OF OREGON, INC. CLACKAMUS, OREGON U.S.A.” in script. Double reinforced through bolt stock. Capped pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 2-pt pattern with cheekpiece and 13-3/4″ LOP over Kimber red pad. Gun is set up for sling swivels with Howell mounts present. Forearm with ebony tip checkered in 4-pt pattern. Receiver is beautifully and finely engraved and marked “E.L. PETERS ENGR. / FEGA” under bolt. Breech end of bbl nicely scroll engraved with a well executed bust of scroll. Floor plate is beautifully engraved in scroll with gold inlaid lion in great detail. Trigger guard is nicely scroll engraved as is pistol grip cap with perfectly fitted opener. Bolt is beautifully scroll engraved and checkered in a fine pattern with floral bust at end. This gun is a pre-production executive’s model likely made to show Kimber investors what the product team was working on. WEIGHT: 9 lbs. 12 oz. Accompanied by an extra stock of fine claro walnut. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. May have been test fired but remains in extraordinarily fine condition overall with just a couple of minute handling marks. Extra stock is excellent and near new. Comes in a hard plastic case with foam liner which is very good. 49394-49 JSL301 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1391

*INCREDIBLE FACTORY ENGRAVED PRE-PRODUCTION KIMBER OF OREGON M-89 BGR.

SN BGRX 300-1. Cal. .300 Win. 25-3/4″ bbl. No sights installed, set up w/ Kimber scope rings. Breech end of bbl marked “.300 WIN” and center of bbl marked “KIMBER OF OREGON, INC. CLACKAMUS, OREGON U.S.A.”. Capped pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 6-pt pattern with cheekpiece and 13-1/2″ LOP over Pachmayr Old English pad. Gun is set up for sling swivels with Howell mounts present. Forearm with ebony tip checkered in 8-pt pattern. Receiver is beautifully and finely engraved and marked “E.L. PETERS ENGR. / FEGA” under bolt. Breech end of bbl nicely scroll engraved with a well executed bust of scroll. Floor plate is beautifully engraved in scroll with gold inlaid bear in great detail catching a salmon in mountain and stream scene. Trigger guard is nicely scroll engraved as is pistol grip cap. Bolt is beautifully scroll engraved and checkered in a fine pattern with floral bust at end. Comes in a hard plastic case with foam liner which is very good. Safety with gold “F” inlaid in front. This gun is a pre-production executive’s model likely made to show Kimber investors what the product team was working on. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 15 oz. Accompanied by an extra stock of AAA claro walnut. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. May have been test fired but remains in extraordinarily fine condition overall with just a couple of minute handling marks. Extra stock is excellent and near new. Comes in a hard plastic case with foam liner which is very good. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 49394-48 JSL300 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1392

*INCREDIBLE FACTORY ENGRAVED PRE-PRODUCTION KIMBER OF OREGON M-89 BGR.

SN BGRX 270-1. Cal. .270 Win. 22-3/4″ bbl. No sights installed though set up for scope W/ Kimber rings. Breech end of bbl marked “.270 WIN” and center of bbl marked “KIMBER OF OREGON, INC. CLACKAMUS, OREGON. U.S.A.”. Capped pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 6-pt pattern with cheekpiece and 13-3/4″ LOP over London guns red pad. Gun is set up for sling swivels with Howell mounts present. Forearm with ebony tip checkered in 8-pt pattern. Receiver is beautifully and finely scroll engraved and marked “E.L. PETERS ENGR. / FEGA” under bolt. Floor plate is beautifully engraved in scroll with gold inlaid white tail buck in wood scene. Trigger guard is nicely scroll engraved as is pistol grip cap. Bolt is beautifully scroll engraved and checkered in a fine pattern with floral bust at end. Safety with gold “F” inlaid in front. This gun is a pre-production executive’s model likely made to show Kimber investors what the product team was working on. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 7 oz. Accompanied by an extra stock of AAA claro walnut. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. May have been test fired but remains in extraordinarily fine condition overall with just a couple of minute handling marks. Extra stock is excellent and near new. Comes in a hard plastic case with foam liner which is very good. Mechanics are crisp. Bright and shiny bore. 49394-50 JSL302 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1393

*DAKOTA AFRICAN GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH QUICK DETACH SCOPE MOUNTS AND DAKOTA ARMS PAPERWORK.

SN R0133. Cal. 416 Rigby, 24″ heavy bbl with quarter rib, bead front sight and two leaf rear sight mounted in rib. Dakota scope mounts, checkered pistol grip walnut stock with sling swivel studs and some fine figure at butt end. Decelerator butt pad. Ebony forend cap. Bbl mounted sling swivel stud. Dakota Arms cap on pistol grip with “DA” logo. Dakota Arms paperwork is included. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains nearly all of matte blue finish. Sights are very good. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver shows nearly all of matte blue finish with only minimal high point wear. Bolt handle shows nearly all matte blue finish. Bottom metal retains nearly all of matte blue finish with only a few slight scratches on trigger guard. Stock is very fine with sharp checkering and very few mars or scratches. Forend cap is fine. Buttpad is fine. A very nice Dakota rifle for the serious shooter. 49607-1 TEP (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1394

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*COOPER ARMS MODEL 38 BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH LEUPOLD VARI-X SCOPE.

SN VL629. Cal. 17 AH 24” stainless bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stocks. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl is matte finish stainless, marked “Cooper Firearms of Montana Inc., Stevensville, MT, U.S.A.” Receiver shows 98% matte blue finish, bolt handle 98% blue, trigger guard 98% matte blue finish, bore is excellent, scope has clear optics with Leupold mounts. Stock is very fine with finely checkered pistol grip and orig Pachmayr buttpad. Stock has minor handling marks with some mars on bottom in front of trigger guard. Sling swivel eyes are present. A nice long range hunting rifle. 49428-21 TEP (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1395

*WEATHERBY MARK V BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN P29137. Cal. 300 Weatherby Magnum, 26″ bbl, blue finish, checkered Monte Carlo stock with pistol grip, pistol grip cap with white insert, rosewood forend cap, sling swivel studs, and a Weatherby red buttpad. Buehler scope mounts on receiver. No bbl sights mounted. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl shows a considerable amount of bright blue with a few stains at muzzle and at mid-point of top of bbl. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver shows considerable plum-blue finish overall with some slight marring and a few scratches. Scope mounts are very good. Bolt is fluted and retains considerable blue on bolt handle. Bottom metal retains strong blue turning somewhat plum with high point wear. Stock is very good with sharp checkering. There are a few small scratches and handling marks in middle on left side. Buttpad is very good. Very nice German made Mark V Weatherby. 49291-24 TEP (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1397

*WEATHERBY MARK V BOLT ACTION RIFLE MOUNTED IN A HIGHLY FIGURED CHECKERED PISTOL GRIP STOCK, LEUPOLD VX.R 2-7X33 TELESCOPE.

SN H201345. Cal. 300 Weatherby Magnum. 25″ bbl, blue finish, checkered Circassian walnut stock with checkered pistol grip and forend, red Weatherby buttpad, rosewood pistol grip cap with white inlay, rosewood forend cap. Sling eyes. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95% blue finish with only slight muzzle wear and a few miniscule handling marks. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Receiver retains 98% bright blue with slight high point wear. Bolt is fluted and is SN’d to gun. Bolt handle shows 90% bright blue. Bottom metal retains 85% bright blue with some wear and scratching of floorplate. Scope is in very good condition with clear optics and very few scratches. Stock is very fine with only a few slight scratches and dents. Checkering is sharp. Buttpad is very good. A very nice Weatherby Mark V. 49183-3 TEP (1,000-1,700) – Lot 1398

Revised: 10/2/2015

Please Note: This is a Modern gun.

WEATHERBY MARK V BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH MONTE CARLO STOCK.

SN 26219. Cal. 300 Weatherby Magnum, 24″ bbl, Blue finish, checkered pistol grip, walnut stock with cheekpiece, sling swivel studs, pistol grip cap with white insert, rosewood forend cap, and red Weatherby buttcap. No provision for bbl sights. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains strong blue finish with slight muzzle wear and slight handling marks and scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains strong bright blue with a matted top. Slight high point wear. Scope mount holes are unplugged. Bolt is fluted and handle retains generous amount of blue. Bottom metal retains considerable amount of blue with some staining on floorplate. Stock is very good with only a few slight handling marks. Checkering is sharp. Sling studs are good. Buttpad is very good. A very nice German made Weatherby Mark V. 49291-33 TEP (800-1,200) – Lot 1399

*DAVIS CUSTOM FN MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 1971. Cal. .257 WEATHERBY. 26″ bbl, blue and bright finish, figured checkered walnut stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 98% blue finish. Bbl marked in script on left side “.257 Weatherby Magnum”, and on right side “Davis Gun Shop 1971”. Bore is frosty with sharp rifling. No sights on bbl. Receiver is finished with a gray French finish. Bottom metal is also French finish with a blued release lever. There is a quick detachable scope mount attached to the left side of the receiver mounting a Weaver Micro-trac scope with clear optics. Receiver has nearly full coverage high relief engraving with a vignette of a ram on the front ring and a vignette of bobcat on the rear ring. Bolt has been engine turned as has the magazine follower. Receiver is stamped “F. Marktl”. The floorplate and trigger guard are scroll engraved with a vignette of a antelope cut in deep relief. Stock is highly figured quarter sawn walnut with a cheek piece, pistol grip, and old English buttpad. Checkering on the pistol grip and forearm is finely executed in the fleur-de-lis style. Consignor states that this gun was purchased at the NRA Convention in 1971 as the NRA Gun of the Year. BEAUTIFUL RIFLE. 49394-43 TEP (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1400

*SAVAGE MODEL 1903 PUMP ACTION RIFLE ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID.

SN 11670. Cal. .22 S.L.LR. 24″ bbl, blue finish with gold inlay and engraving. Highly figured checkered walnut stocks. CONDITION: Very fine as refinished, bbl retains 98% blue finish with minor spotting and a few tiny scratches. Bbl has two gold bands around the muzzle and one gold band at the receiver. Receiver shows 98% blue overall with a vignette of an Native American brave in relief surrounded by scroll work and bordered with a gold line, one small piece of gold border is missing, left side of receiver shows a vignette of a buffalo in relief surrounded by scroll engraving and bordered with a gold line. Top of receiver scroll engraved. Stocks are highly finished varnished walnut with fine checkering on the grip and forestock. Steel buttplate retains 95% matte blue. This rifle was engraved and gold inlaid by George Sherwood of Roseburg, OR., in the early 1990’s and is pictured in “The Book of Custom Firearms Engraving” by Tom Turpin. A copy of the article comes with the gun. Very nice .22 Savage pump rifle. 49513-8 TEP C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1445

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*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 CUSTOM BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH ZEISS SCOPE.

SN G1914740. Cal. 458 WIN MAG Bbl 24”, blue finish in composite stock. With Zeiss Diavari-C 1.5 to 4.5 x 18 variable scope. Rifle has a Conco bbl that has an integral detachable muzzle brake. Quick detach G&H-style scope mount. Williams peep sight mounted on receiver. Black composite stock with checkering cheekpiece and Decelerator buttpad. Quick detach sling swivels. CONDITION: Fine as manufactured by Conco Arms. Bbl shows 98% blue with some slight marring in front of scope. Receiver shows 98% blue. Bottom metal shows 98% blue finish. Bore is very good. Stock is in very good condition with few apparent mars. Very nice custom big game hunting rifle. 49499-1 TEP (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1446

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 CUSTOM BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH ZEISS SCOPE.

SN G1847057. Cal. 300 WIN MAG Bbl 24”, blue finish, black composite stock with checkered pistol grip, cheekpiece, Decelerator butt pad, and sling swivels. Zeiss Diavari-C 329 x 36 scope. CONDITION: Very good as manufactured by Conco Arms. Rifle has a Conco Arms custom bbl. Bbl shows 75% blue finish with numerous handling marks on forward end. Bore is very good. Receiver shows 95% matte blue. Bolt handle shows 90% blue. Bottom metal shows 90% matte blue with some high edge wear. Scope optics are clear. Stock is in very good condition. Nice long-range hunting rifle. 49499-2 TEP (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1447

*FLAIG’S CUSTOM BOLT ACTION RIFLE ON PRE-64 WINCHESTER MODEL 70 ACTION, WITH LEUPOLD M8-4X TELESCOPE IN REDFIELD MOUNTS.

SN 423121. Cal. .308, 19′ bbl, blue finish, checkered pistol grip Mannlicher stock with cheekpiece, skeleton steel buttplate, skeleton pistol grip cap, and rosewood forend. Bbl is marked “FLAIG’S” at breech end. M8-4x Leupold scope. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains nearly all blue finish. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver shows almost all of blue finish with slight high point wear. Bolt handle shows almost all of blue finish. Bottom metal retains nearly all of blue finish with only slight scratch marks. Scope is very good with clear optics. Stock is very fine with very well-executed sharp checkering. Stock retains nearly complete varnish finish with only slight handling marks. Buttplate retains nearly all of blue finish. Pistol grip cap retains nearly all of blue finish. This is a very fine custom bolt action rifle built on the best action available. 49469-4 TEP (1,200-1,800) – Lot 1449

*BROWNING RENAISSANCE CHALLENGER 22 LR.

SN 58870U74. Cal. 22 LR. 6-3/4″ bbl. Beautiful little target pistol. Gold plated trigger, fancy checkered one piece grip that is scroll carved near frame and bead pattern around sides and bottom. Frame and slide are nicely scroll and floral engraved and near full coverage. SN on front strap. Wide blade front sight. No engraver signature noted. Comes with an orig instruction pamphlet and black faux leather Browning pistol case. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retains most of its orig finish to both wood and metal with a few handling marks throughout. Has been fired, but appears to be well taken care of. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Pamphlet and case are very good. 49417-82 JSL305 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1497

*BROWNING GOLD LINE CHALLENGER 22 LR.

SN 17755U2. Cal. 22 LR. 6-3/4″ bbl. Beautiful little target pistol. Gold plated trigger, fancy checkered one piece cherry colored grip that are finely checkered with bead pattern around bottom. Frame and slide are nicely gold inlaid with line work and scroll on slide, frame and front strap. Engraved in near full coverage. SN on front strap. Wide blade front sight. No engraver signature noted. Comes with an orig instruction pamphlet and black faux leather Browning pistol case. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retains most of its orig finish to both wood and metal with a few handling marks throughout. Has been fired, but appears to be well taken care of. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Pamphlet and case are very good. 49417-83 JSL306 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1498

*BROWNING AUTOMATIC .22 RIFLE GRADE THREE.

SN 4E19476. Cal. .22 LR. 22″ bbl, blue and French gray finish. Checkered deluxe stocks. Factory engraved and gold inlaid. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl shows 99% plum/blue finish, receiver shows 99% French gray finish. Rifle shows full coverage engraving on either side of the receiver, left side shows gold inlaid dog flushing quail, right side shows gold inlaid dog flushing ducks. Trigger has 99% gold finish. Receiver is grooved for telescope. Stocks are very fine with checkered pistol grip and forearm, wood is high grade crotch walnut, a few small handling marks and slight milking of the finish around the pistol grip and loading port. Very nice Browning auto .22. 49503-50 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1501

*LOT OF TWO BROWNING GRADE-1 AUTO-22 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLES.

SN 1T16340 / 02085MY212. 1) Cal. 22 LR, 19″ bbl, blue finish, checkered straight grain walnut stocks, scroll engraved grooved receiver, made in Belgium with all standard features. 2) Cal. 22 LR, 19″ bbl, blue finish, checkered straight grain walnut stocks, scroll engraved receiver, made in Japan with all standard features. CONDITION: 1) Very fine. Bbl shows a considerable amount of bright blue finish with some slight muzzle wear and a few small scratches. Bbl address is sharp. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Takedown needs some adjustment. Receiver retains nearly complete blue finish with slight handling marks and some high point wear. Varnished checkered stocks are very good with some small dents and scratches especially at pistol grip and end of butt. 2) Very fine. Bbl shows nearly all blue finish with only very slight muzzle wear. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Takedown needs adjustment. Receiver retains considerable blue with only minor high point wear and few scratches. Gold wash is present in engraving. Varnished checkered stocks are very good with a few slight mars and dents commensurate with age of rifle. A very nice pair of Browning auto 22’s. 49417-97 TEP (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1502

*BROWNING GRADE ONE AUTO 22 WITH CASE.

SN 8T99302. Cal. .22 LR. standard 19-1/2″ bbl, fixed blade front sight marked “Browning Arms Co. St. Louis Mo. & Montreal P.Q.”. Full knob pistol grip checkered in two point pattern with serrated full steel buttplate. Receiver engraved with light scroll and floral engraving, zig zag border pattern which is standard for the Grade One. Forearm checkered in diamond pattern. Housed in a two tone Browning black faux fur lined case. Weight: 4 lbs. 15 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall, bbl and receiver retain most of their orig finish with scattered light handling marks and minor oxidation on left side of receiver. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain nearly all orig finish with light handling marks, minor scuffs and craquelure throughout. Steel buttplate is excellent with oxidation at top screw and heel and a couple of other minor spots. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bore. Case is excellent with a few minor scuffs, orig instructions enclosed. 49291-15 JSL183 (750-1,250) – Lot 1503

*BROWNING SAFARI GRADE RIFLE.

SN 2L12866. Cal. .458 WIN MAG. 24″ bbl. Features a ramp hooded blade front sight with bead. Adjustable rear sight. Simple scroll engraved trigger guard and floorplate. 1-pc high gloss stock with checkered forearm, pistol grip, cheekpiece, and 14″ LOP over Browning waffle pad. Weighs 8 lbs. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbl retains most of its orig blue. Stock with indiscernible repair in front of bolt, otherwise excellent with light handling marks in high gloss finish. Mechanics crisp. 49291-16 JSL47 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1504

*BROWNING SAFARI MODEL BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH HIGHLY FIGURED CHECKERED STOCK.

SN 904Y4. Cal. .222, 22″ stepped rapid taper bbl, blue finish, highly figured checkered walnut stock with cheekpiece and Browning hard rubber buttplate. Engraved floorplate and trigger guard. Sling swivel studs in stock. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl shows a generous amount of blue with only slight muzzle wear and some plumming toward muzzle. Scope mount holes are filled on bbl. Bore is slightly frosty with strong rifling. Receiver retains almost all of orig blue with only some high point wear and a few scratches. Scope mount holes are plugged. Bolt handle is polished bright. Bolt is numbered to gun. Bottom metal retains most of orig blue with only some high point wear and a few scratches. Stock is fine with nice figure, sharp checkering, cheeckpiece, and sling swivel studs. Buttplate is very good. A very fine Browning bolt action rifle that was made in Finland. 49291-17 TEP (1,250-1,750) – Lot 1505

*BROWNING MEDALLION GRADE .308 NORMA MAG BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 65504L73. Rare Caliber. 24″ blued steel bbl, no sights. Beautiful high gloss walnut stock with rosewood and white line spaced forend tip and flared triangle inlaid pistol grip cap. Engraved double crossbolts. LOP 13-1/2″ over Browning waffle pad. Crisp skip-line checkering with scalloped borders. Standard medallion engraving. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent near new in orig box. Box in fair condition with corner separations. 49291-20 JSL29 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1506

*FACTORY ENGRAVED BROWNING MEDALLION GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 6X36465. Cal. 7 MM REM MAG. 24″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut stock with cheekpiece. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 98% blue with only a few slight handling marks. Receiver retains 98% blue with slight high point wear. Bolt handle is polished bright. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Bottom metal retains 98% black anodized finish. Stock is fine with 98% finish. Finely checkered pistol grip with a wood cap and white insert inletted. Forend is finely checkered with a contrasting wood forend cap. Stock has a Monte Carlo cheekpiece and a Browning buttcap. Sling swivel studs are present. Engraving is of the simple foliate pattern on the receiver and breech end of bbl. Bottom metal has gold wash engraving with a big horn sheep on the floorplate. Very nice high grade Browning rifle. 49291-21 TEP (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1507

*CASED BROWNING CENTENNIAL SUPERPOSED CONTINENTAL 2-BARREL SET.

SN 1878C-196. 24″ .30-06 Rifle bbl and 26-1/2″ 20 ga. shotgun bbl with 3″ chambers, steel front bead with ventilated rib, choked MOD.and MOD. Single trigger, automatic ejectors and non-automatic safety. Nicely figured, checkered, oil finished English stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over black Browning hard plastic buttplate. Forend with Schnable at muzzle ends on both shotgun and rifle bbls. Receiver beautifully engraved with gold quail in game scene, and stag elk in wood scene on left in very fine detail, signed by engraver “L A CAMPO” on left. Floor plate and trigger guard lightly scroll engraved. 7 lbs 4oz with rifle bbl. 6 lbs with shotgun bbl. Cased in large full walnut casing with red velvet lined interior and brass fixtures. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent as new showing very little use. Both wood and metal are near mint throughout. Case is excellent with a few minor handling marks. 49291-28 JSL42 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1514

*FN BROWNING .458 MAG. OLYMPIAN GRADE HIGH POWER LONG EXTRACTOR BIG GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY A. MARECHAL AND LOUIS ACAMPO.

SN 7P44224. Cal. .458 MAG 24″ Medium weight round bbl fitted with late flip-up rear sight is marked with Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber, SN and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with long extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a trumpeting elephant is on left side of receiver ring, and a trotting rhino is on right. Floorplate depicts a cape buffalo running through clearing with tree in background, and a portrait of a lion is on trigger guard bow. Elephant and rhino scenes are signed by A. Marechal, cape buffalo scene is signed “L. Acampo” whose initials “LA” are also at bottom of lion portrait. Lightly figured claro walnut rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning open-sided white line pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, two recoil bolts, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, possibly unfired since proof. Sight elevation screw shows use. There are light operating marks on bolt. There are a few light handling marks on stock. Checkering and carving still light in color, slightly darkened on high points. A small area of finish has lifted near left rear of action tang, and there is also some lifting on right near trigger guard bow. Gold has light scratches. Mechanically crisp. There is no salt damage on metal and wood tests negative. 49114-59 MGM94 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2044

*FN BROWNING HIGH POWER OLYMPIAN GRADE BIG GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY L. LAMBERT WITH CASE.

SN 0023L75. Cal. .375 H&H. 24″ Medium weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. SN is on right rear bridge. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with short extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a moose is on left side of receiver ring, and a bugling elk is on right. Floorplate depicts a grizzly bear with mountain and cloud in background, and a portrait of a snarling mountain lion is on trigger guard bow. Bear is signed “L. Lambert” whose signature also appears under elk scene on receiver ring, where covered by wood. Mountain lion is unsigned. Moose scene is unsigned. Nicely crotch figured claro walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning open-sided white line pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, two recoil bolts, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 8 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Tan Browning full length case is lined in off-white faux fur, and contains the key. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the lightest of handling marks. Checkering and carving remain light in color. There are slight operating marks on bolt, and some discoloration to knob. Gold of trigger is lightly scratched. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49114-56 MGM101 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2045

*FN BROWNING HIGH POWER OLYMPIAN GRADE LONG EXTRACTOR MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY BAERTEN, MARECHAL AND DEWIL.

SN 8P44535. Cal. .338 Win Mag. 24″ Medium weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber, SN and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with long extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a moose is on left side of receiver ring, and a bugling elk is on right. Floorplate depicts a standing grizzly bear with mountain in background, and a portrait of a snarling mountain lion is on trigger guard bow. Bear is signed “A. M” (Alfonse Marechal). Mountain lion has initials “RD” (Rene Dewil). Moose scene is unsigned. Elk scene is signed “J Baerten”, visible with action removed from wood. Lightly fiddle figured American walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning open-sided white line pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, two recoil bolts, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 8 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the lightest of handling marks, and some light marks on receiver from scope base. Checkering remains light in color with just a hint of darkening on carving. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Gold of trigger is excellent. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. There is no evidence of salt damage to any metal, and wood tests negative for salt. 49114-60 MGM98 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2046

*FN BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE HIGH POWER BIG GAME RIFLE WITH LONG EXTRACTOR ENGRAVED BY VANDERSMISSEN AND DEWIL WITH CASE.

SN 1X7702. Cal. 300 H&H MAG 24″ Medium weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co with Missouri and Montreal addresses on left, and with caliber, SN, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. A rear sight block with folding sight and streamlined ramp have been added. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with long extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a moose is on left side of receiver ring, and a bugling elk is on right. Floorplate depicts a grizzly bear with mountain and cloud in background, and a portrait of a snarling mountain lion is on trigger guard bow. Bear is signed “R. Dewil”. Elk scene on receiver ring, where covered by wood is signed “Vandersmissen G”. Mountain lion is unsigned. Moose scene is unsigned, but undoubtedly by Mr. Vandersmissen. Nicely flame figured claro walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning open-sided white line pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, single recoil bolt, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Tan Browning full length case is lined in off-white faux fur. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with some silvering at muzzle, and only the lightest of handling marks, most noticeably a rub at cheekpiece from contact with case. Checkering and carving remain light in color. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Gold of trigger is lightly scratched. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Plug screws are missing from top of action. Case is excellent. 49114-58 MGM102 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2047

*FN BROWNING HIGH POWER OLYMPIAN GRADE BIG GAME RIFLE WITH LONG EXTRACTOR ENGRAVED BY DEWIL WITH CASE.

SN 5P32549. Cal. 7mm Rem Mag. 24″ Medium weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber, SN, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with long extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a moose is on left side of receiver ring, and a bugling elk is on right. Floorplate depicts a grizzly bear with mountain in background, and a portrait of a snarling mountain lion is on trigger guard bow. Elk scene on receiver ring, where covered by wood is signed “R Dewil” (Rene Dewil) who undoubtedly engraved the remaining scenes which are unsigned. Nicely stump figured American walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning open-sided white line pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, double recoil bolts, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 9 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. Tan Browning full length case is lined in off-white faux fur. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, and only a few light handling marks. Checkering remains light in color, carving slightly darkened. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Gold of trigger is lightly scratched. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. A fine pre-salt Olympian with a super piece of American walnut. 49114-61 MGM103 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2048

*EXCEPTIONAL .264 WIN MAG FN BROWNING HIGH POWER OLYMPIAN GRADE MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY BAERTEN, LEGIERS, AND R. GRECO WITH SPECTACULAR WOOD AND CASE.

SN 1X11531. Cal. .264 Win Mag. 22″ Lightweight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co with St. Louis and Montreal addresses on left, and with caliber, SN and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a bugling elk is on left side of receiver ring, and a running pronghorn is on right. Floorplate depicts a portrait of a mule deer buck peering through branches with large birch tree in background, and a portrait of an approaching grizzly bear is on trigger guard bow. Bugling elk is unsigned. Pronghorn is signed “Legiers” where covered by wood. Bear is signed with initials “RG” (Reno Greco). Mule deer is signed “J. Baerten”. Wonderful, flame figured and full length fiddle figured nicely banded claro walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with composition Browning buttplate. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, single recoil bolt, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faun faux fur, and contains a key. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the lightest of handling marks. Checkering and carving have lightly darkened. Gold is excellent with a few light marks. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Wood tests negative for salt. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent on exterior, fur is excellent. Some of the brown canvas is detaching from lid. 49114-68 MGM111 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2049

*FN BROWNING HIGH POWER OLYMPIAN GRADE MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY A. WATRIN AND G. VANDERSMISSEN WITH CASE.

SN 1X7749. Cal. .308. 22″ Featherweight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co with St. Louis and Montreal addresses on left, and with caliber, SN and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished small ring Mauser action has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a running pronghorn is on left side of receiver ring, and a grazing mule deer is on right. Floorplate depicts a mountain lion standing in tree, and a head of a mountain goat is on trigger guard bow. Both pronghorn and mule deer scenes are signed “A. Watrin”, and cougar scene is signed “Vandersmissen G”. The goat is unsigned. Nicely fiddle figured American walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with composition Browning buttplate. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, single recoil bolt, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off-white fuzzy cloth. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the slightest light handling marks on wood. Checkering and carving somewhat darkened. Gold has some scratches. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Wood tests negative for salt. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49114-66 MGM114 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2050

*OLYMPIAN GRADE FN BROWNING HIGH POWER MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY WATRIN, MARECHAL, AND DENISE RICHELLE WITH CASE.

SN 1X11625. Cal. 30-06. 22″ Lightweight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co with St. Louis and Montreal addresses on left, and with caliber, SN and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a bugling elk is on left side of receiver ring, and a running pronghorn is on right. Floorplate depicts a portrait of a mule deer buck peering through branches with large birch tree in background, and a portrait of an approaching grizzly bear is on trigger guard bow. Bugling elk is unsigned. Pronghorn is signed “Marechal”. Bear is signed with initials “DR” (Denise Richelle). Mule deer is signed “A. Watrin” (Andre Watrin, master engraver). Very fine flame figured and nicely banded claro walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with horn Browning buttplate. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, single recoil bolt, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off-white faun faux fur, and contains instruction booklet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all its finishes on wood and metal, with a considerable number of light handling marks and scratches on wood, with some lifting of finish on lower left and bottom near floorplate. Checkering and carving have lightly darkened. Gold is somewhat flaked. Coin finish on floorplate has some light browning. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Wood tests negative for salt. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49114-57 MGM112 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2051

*FN BROWNING HIGH POWER OLYMPIAN GRADE MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY RICHARD RISAK AND DENISE RICHELLE.

SN 4P28088. Cal. 30-06. 22″ Light weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber, SN and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a bugling elk is on left side of receiver ring, and a running pronghorn is on right. Floorplate depicts a portrait of a mule deer buck peering through branches with large birch tree in background, and a portrait of an approaching grizzly bear is on trigger guard bow. Bugling elk and mule deer are unsigned. Pronghorn is signed “R. Risak”. Bear is signed with initials “DR” (Denise Richelle). Unusual burl figured claro walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with composition Browning buttplate. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, single recoil bolt, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the lightest of handling marks, some finish has lifted around carved panels of checkering, which is stained dark, but unworn. Gold is excellent with a few light marks. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Wood tests negative for salt. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. 49114-64 MGM109 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2052

*BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE ENGRAVED BY R. RISAK AND CHARLES LEGIERS.

SN 1X8648. Cal. 30-06. 22″ Medium weight tapered bbl has Browning Arms Co with St. Louis and Montreal addresses on left, and with caliber, SN, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. There are 2-1/4″ triangles of acanthus scroll engraving at breech end. Coin finished action is engraved with more open shaded scroll, and has big game animals on receiver ring; bugling elk on left, and running pronghorn on right. Elk scene is unsigned. Antelope scene is signed “Legiers”. Bottom metal with hinged floorplate continues with the scrolled acanthus theme surrounding quartering portrait of mule deer peering through bracken and vines, with birch tree in background. A face-on grizzly bear is on trigger guard bow. Mule deer scene is signed “R. Risak”. Fine claro walnut stock has fiddle figure, and features rosewood forend tip with white line, and matching flared grip cap with inset gold diamond and has Browning composition buttplate. Checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved acanthus scroll with broad stippled borders. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Appears unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks on stock, checkering and carving bright and undarkened. Gold has some marks. Mechanically crisp. Stock tests negative for salt. 49114-65 MGM107 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2053

*BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE ENGRAVED BY ANGELO BEE, LOUIS ACAMPO, AND A. MARECHAL WITH SCOPE AND CASE.

SN 60329L70. Cal. 30-06. 22″ Medium weight tapered bbl has Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber, SN, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. SN also appears on right side of rear bridge. There are 2-1/4″ triangles of acanthus scroll engraving at breech end. Coin finished action is engraved with more open shaded scroll, and has big game animals on receiver ring; bugling elk on left, and running pronghorn on right, both signed “AB” under wood. Bottom metal with hinged floorplate continues with the scrolled acanthus theme surrounding quartering portrait of mule deer peering through bracken and vines, with birch tree in background. A face-on grizzly bear is on trigger guard bow. Mule deer scene is signed “A Marechal” and bear scene has initials “LA” (Louis Acampo). Exceptional feather crotch grain claro walnut stock measures 13-3/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Stock features rosewood forend tip with white line, matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved acanthus scroll with broad stippled borders. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. 2-1/2 – 8 X Browning wide field scope with duplex reticle is in Redfield type rings and single piece mount. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fur, and contains a key. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Appears unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks on stock, checkering and carving undarkened. Gold has some rubs. Mechanically crisp. Scope is excellent, as is case. Stock tests negative for salt. 49114-67 MGM108 (5,500-7,500) – Lot 2054

*BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE .270 WINCHESTER ENGRAVED BY R. DEWIL AND L. LAMBERT WITH BOX.

SN 7P44016. Cal. .270 Win. 22″ Medium weight tapered bbl has caliber markings, SN, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right, and “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY” on left sides. There are 2-1/4″ triangles of acanthus scroll engraving at breech end. Coin finished action is engraved with more open shaded scroll, and has big game animals on receiver ring; bugling elk on left, and running pronghorn on right. Elk scene is signed “R. Dewil” (visible only with action removed from stock). Bottom metal with hinged floorplate continues with the scrolled acanthus theme surrounding quartering portrait of mule deer peering through bracken and vines, and with an approaching grizzly bear on trigger guard bow. Mule deer scene is signed by “L. Lambert”. Fine claro walnut stock has full length fiddle figure, and measures 13-5/8″ over Browning composition buttplate. Checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved acanthus scroll with broad stippled borders. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Gold and shiny black box are for an Olympian, with same configuration, does not have matching number. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Appears unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks on stock, checkering somewhat darkened from handling. Box is very fine with some light chipping. Label is very fine. 49114-73 MGM106 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2055

*FN BROWNING HIGH POWER OLYMPIAN GRADE MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY G. CARGNEL, LOUIS ACAMPO, AND L. LAMBERT WITH BOX.

SN 7P43734. Cal. .270 Win. 22″ Light weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber, SN, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with long extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a bugling elk is on left side of receiver ring, and a running pronghorn is on right. Floorplate depicts a mule deer buck with large birch tree in background, and a portrait of a grizzly bear is on trigger guard bow. Mule deer is signed “G. Cargnel. Bear is signed “LA” (Louis Acampo). Elk scene is signed below wood “L. Lambert”. Pronghorn is unsigned. Broad flame figured claro walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning composition buttplate. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, single recoil bolt, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Gold and shiny black box has orig shipping label. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the lightest of handling marks. Checkering remains light in color, carving slightly darkened. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Gold of trigger shows some flecking. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Stock tests negative for salt. Box is very fine with some light chips and rubs, some tape. Label is very fine to excellent. 49114-69 MGM105 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2056

*FN MAUSER LIEGE WORKSHOP TRIBUTE TO THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF BELGIAN INDEPENDENCE.

SN 99. Cal. 7 x 64 mm. This finely crafted rifle, most likely unique, has 24″ lightweight sporter bbl fitted with stippled island base for one standing leaf express rear sight, and ramp base for silver bead front sight. Late style FN action with second cut through receiver pressure ring, has hinged bottom metal with release in trigger guard bow. Bbl and action have multi colored gold inlaid wording, heraldic devices, maps, and province shields relevant to Belgian history. Top of bbl is engraved “Ateliers Liegeois Artisans Reunis”. (ALAR which is engraved on right side of bbl and receiver ring in front of SN.) Inlaid gold script on bbl announces that this commemorates the Independence of Belgium. Belgian crest is at rear portion of bbl. Gold inlaid map of Belgium with city names is on receiver ring, along with “150″ within laurel leaves. Another raised gold inlaid crest is on bridge. “B” is between foliage on top of left sidewall. Side of sidewall is inlaid in white gold “1830 BELGIQUE 1980″. Floorplate has nine flush multi-colored gold inlays of province crests. Trigger guard bow lists Belgian kings and their reigns. It appears that all of this exceptionally well done engraving and inlay is by master engraver Jean H. Diet, whose signature appears on right side of receiver ring and rear portion of floorplate. Finely marbled and nicely figured French walnut stock measures 14-1/2″ over open sided FN pad, and features swept Monte Carlo shadow line cheekpiece, unusual shaped grooved top forend, and rosewood grip cap and forend tip. Checkering at grip and forend has beaded borders with relief acanthus carved ends. A man’s “head” in gold is on top of grip cap. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new. Appears unfired since proof, with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal. 49114-74 MGM120 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2057

*LATE PRODUCTION .458 MAG. OLYMPIAN GRADE FN BROWNING HIGH POWER BIG GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY L. LAMBERT WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 66810L75. Cal. .458 Win Mag. 24″ Medium weight round bbl fitted with late flip-up rear sight is marked with Browning Arms Co Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left side, and with caliber and SN on right. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with short extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a trumpeting elephant is on left side of receiver ring, and a trotting rhino is on right. Floorplate depicts a cape buffalo running through clearing with tree in background, and a portrait of a lion is on trigger guard bow. Elephant and cape buffalo scenes are signed by “L. Lambert”, and initials “RD” (Rene Dewil) are at bottom of lion portrait. Broadly banded and fiddle figured claro walnut rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning open-sided white line pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, two recoil bolts, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Black and gold Browning box has correct end label. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, possibly unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks on stock. Gold on trigger has light scratches. Checkering and carving still light in color. Mechanically crisp. Box with chips and rubs, areas of lightening have been darkened. Tape repair to label end, with tape on label, which is slightly tattered. 49033-7 MGM93 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2059

*FN BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE HIGH POWER LONG EXTRACTOR MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY A. MARECHAL AND G. CARGNEL WITH SCOPE AND CASE.

SN 7P44300. Cal. .308 Norma Mag. 24″ Medium weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber, SN and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with long extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a moose is on left side of receiver ring, and a bugling elk is on right. Floorplate depicts a standing grizzly bear with mountain in background, and a portrait of a snarling mountain lion is on trigger guard bow. Bear is signed “A. Marechal”. Mountain lion and moose scenes are unsigned. Elk scene is signed by “G. Cargnel”. Exceptional feather crotch figured claro walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning open-sided white line pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, two recoil bolts, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Rifle is mounted with Browning 2-1/2 X 8 X wide field scope with duplex reticle in Redfield type mounts. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in beige faux fur and contains key and instruction booklet. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the lightest of handling marks. Checkering remains light in color with just a hint of darkening on carving. Gold is excellent with a few light marks. There are slight operating marks on bolt, knob has some light oxidation. Metal shows no evidence of salt damage. Wood tests negative for salt. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Scope is excellent with one or two minor marks in exterior lacquer. Optically clear. Case is excellent, with a few light rubs. 49033-6 MGM96 (7,500-12,000) – Lot 2060

*FN BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE HIGH POWER LONG EXTRACTOR MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY BAERTEN, MARECHAL AND DEWIL.

SN 6P36425. Cal. .300 Win Mag. 24″ Medium weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber, SN and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with long extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a moose is on left side of receiver ring, and a bugling elk is on right. Floorplate depicts a standing grizzly bear with mountain in background, and a portrait of a snarling mountain lion is on trigger guard bow. Bear is signed “A. Marechal”. Mountain lion has initials “RD” (Rene Dewil). Moose scene is signed “J. Baerten”. Elk scene is unsigned but undoubtedly also by Baerten. Fine stump figured American walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning open-sided white line pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, two recoil bolts, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the lightest of handling marks. Checkering remains light in color with just a hint of darkening on carving. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Gold of trigger is somewhat flaked. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. A superb American walnut stocked pre salt Browning. 49033-5 MGM97 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2061

*FN BROWNING HIGH POWER OLYMPIAN GRADE LONG EXTRACTOR MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY VANDERSMISSEN AND DEWIL WITH SCOPE.

SN 7P43735. Cal. 7mm Rem. Mag. 24″ Medium weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Co on left, and with caliber, SN and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished Mauser action with long extractor has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a moose is on left side of receiver ring, and a bugling elk is on right. Floorplate depicts a buck mule deer with large birch tree in background, and a portrait of a snarling mountain lion is on trigger guard bow. Deer is signed “R. Dewil”. Mountain lion is unsigned. Elk scene is signed “Vandersmissen G”, visible with action removed. Moose scene is unsigned but also shows the fine hand of Mr. Vandersmissen. Lightly fiddle figured broad banded claro walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with Browning open-sided white line pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, two recoil bolts, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom engraved “RGH”. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. 2 X – 7X Browning scope with crosshair reticle is in Redfield type rings with one piece base. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired, retaining essentially all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the lightest of handling marks. Checkering remains light in color. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Gold of trigger is excellent. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. There is no visible evidence of salt damage to any metal, upon disassembly, some spots of oxidation are noted on left side of action, however wood tests negative for salt. Scope is excellent with one or two light scratches in exterior. Optics clear. 49033-4 MGM99 (6,500-9,000) – Lot 2062

*BROWNING HIGH POWER OLYMPIAN GRADE MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY J.M. DEBRUS AND R. KOWALSKI WITH CASE.

SN 14941Z73. Cal. .243 Win. 24″ Heavy weight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Company on left, and with caliber “MADE IN FINLAND” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished small ring Sako action with SN on right of rear bridge, has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a running pronghorn is on right side of receiver ring, and a grazing mule deer is on left. Floorplate depicts a mountain lion standing in tree, and a head of a mountain goat is on trigger guard bow. Pronghorn is unsigned. The goat is signed “R. Kowalski”. Mule deer and cougar are signed “J. M. Debrus”. Burl figured broad banded claro walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with composition Browning buttplate. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, single recoil bolt at rear, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. 3 X – 9 X Browning scope with crosshair reticle is in Buehler type rings. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faun faux fur, and contains key and instruction booklet. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, retaining nearly all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the slightest light handling marks on wood. Checkering and carving slightly darkened. Gold is excellent with one or two very light marks. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Wood tests negative for salt. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Scope is excellent with one or two light marks. Clear optics. Case exterior has some long scratches. Interior is excellent, slightly soiled. 49033-2 MGM117 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2063

*OLYMPIAN GRADE BROWNING HIGH POWER MEDIUM GAME RIFLE ENGRAVED BY ANGELO BEE AND R. KOWALSKI WITH ORIGINAL BOX AND BOOKLET INSCRIBED BY ANGELO BEE.

SN 13253Z69. Cal. .243 Win. 22″ Featherweight round bbl is marked with Browning Arms Company on left, and with caliber, SN, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side. There are 2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraving at sides of breech end. Coin finished small ring Sako action with SN on right of rear bridge, has gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with well cut, shaded, acanthus scroll, as background to game scenes appropriate to caliber; a running pronghorn is on left side of receiver ring, and a grazing mule deer is on right. Floorplate depicts a mountain lion standing in tree, and a head of a mountain goat is on trigger guard bow. Pronghorn and cougar are signed “A Bee”. The goat is signed with initials “RK” (Richard Kowalski). Mule deer is unsigned. Very fine flame figured American walnut gloss finished rosewood capped pistol grip stock is fitted with composition Browning buttplate. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece, single recoil bolt at rear, and rosewood forend tip with white line spacer. Matching flared grip cap has inset gold diamond on bottom. Closely spaced checkering at grip and forend is flanked by relief carved scrolling acanthus with stipple shaded background. Sling studs are in forend and on toe line. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. This fine rifle is accompanied by its orig gold and shiny black box with correct end label, which contains instruction booklet in envelope. Booklet is signed “I personally engraved this rifle at FN. Angelo Bee”. PROVENANCE: Instruction booklet signed by Angelo Bee. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, retaining nearly all its finishes on wood and metal, with only the slightest light handling marks on wood. Checkering and carving slightly darkened. Gold has some very light scratches. There are slight operating marks on bolt. Wood tests negative for salt. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Box is excellent with some slight rubs and chips. Label has some tape and loss to right corner. Instruction booklet is excellent. 49033-1 MGM116 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2064

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*BROWNING BOLT RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 8X45034. Cal. 7mm Remington mag. Appears to have originally been a Medallion grade. 24″ medium weight bbl and scroll engraved Model 98 type action. Plain bottom metal. Nicely figured claro walnut Monte Carlo pistol grip stock with rosewood cap and forend tip, features black solid pad, right hand cheekpiece, two recoil bolts, and skip line fancy border checkering at grip and forend. Rifle is mounted with Leupold Vari X II 2X7 scope in Redfield rings and mounts. CONDITION: Fine. All metal parts re-blacked in black chrome (?) or lacquer. Stock is excellent with a few light handling marks. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent, clear optics. 49608-11 MGM451 (500-800) – Lot 2065

*BROWNING GRADE V BAR MAGNUM SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE ENGRAVED BY J. M. DEPREZ AND R. KOWALSKI WITH SCOPE AND CASE.

SN 73398M71. Cal. 7mm Remington Mag. This top of the Browning line big game rifle has 24″ round bbl marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and with “BAR”, caliber, and “BROWNING PATENTS” on right. Large blue finished action with hinged magazine and gold plated trigger has sides engraved with exceptionally well cut semi-relief large open shaded scroll surrounding nicely detailed game scenes within gold inlaid line borders in similar style to Midas grade superposed guns. Subjects of the scenes are suitable quarry for rifle of this caliber, and major subjects are semi-relief gold inlaid; a bugling elk challenging another bull elk with a pair of cows is in open meadow on left side of action, with a similar scene of bull moose and cows in wetlands on right. The left scene is signed “R. Kowalski”, and the signature of “J. M. Deprez” is in engraving under left scene. Nicely flame figured claro walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over solid black basket-weave Browning pad. Closely spaced checkering with acanthus carved borders is at grip. Matching large forend is held by combination sling stud and screw. Weight with scope: 9 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Browning 2X-7x scope with crosshair and post reticle is in Redfield type rings in one piece base. Brown vinyl Browning hard shell case is lined in off-white faux fur, includes instruction booklet, and case tags and key. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing little evidence of having been fired since proof, with only a few minor marks in wood and metal finishes. Carving slightly darkened. Gold of trigger is excellent. Scope is excellent with some light marks. Optics clear. Case is excellent, with some scuffs. These truly exceptional Browning rifles were only made for four years, 1971-1974. Production ceased because these rifles were very costly to produce. 49033-11 MGM148 (5,750-9,000) – Lot 2066

*BROWNING GRADE V BAR SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE ENGRAVED BY L. BLEUS AND L. ERNST WITH SCOPE.

SN 73195M71. Cal. 30-06. This top of the Browning line big game rifle has 22″ round bbl marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and with “BAR”, caliber, and “BROWNING PATENTS” on right. Blue finished action with hinged magazine and gold plated trigger has sides engraved with well cut semi-relief large open shaded scroll with beaded background surrounding nicely detailed game scenes within gold inlaid line borders in similar style to Midas grade superposed guns. Subjects of the scenes are suitable quarry for rifle of this caliber, and major subjects are semi-relief gold inlaid; a family of three pronghorn antelope race across open ground on left, with another family scene of mule deer buck, doe, and fawn walking onto meadowland on right. Both scenes are signed “L. Ernst”, and the signature of “L. Bleus” is in engraving under left scene. Nicely stump figured claro walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over Browning buttplate. Closely spaced checkering with acanthus carved borders is at grip. Matching large forend is held by combination sling stud and screw. Weight with scope: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Browning 2x – 7x scope with crosshair reticle is in Redfield type rings in one piece base. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing little evidence of having been fired since proof, with only a few minor marks in wood and metal finishes. Carving and checkering very slightly darkened. Gold of trigger is excellent. Scope has a number of scratches on turrets and a small dent on the left side of tube. Optics clear. These truly exceptional Browning rifles were only made for four years, 1971 – 1974. Production ceased because they were very costly to produce, with an estimated total of 500 made. 49033-10 MGM149 (5,500-9,000) – Lot 2067

*RARE .308 CALIBER BROWNING GRADE V BAR SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE ENGRAVED BY LOUIS VRANCKEN AND A. CROUSSE.

SN 73346M71. Cal. .308 Winchester. This top of the Browning line big game rifle has 22″ round bbl marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and with “BAR”, caliber, and “BROWNING PATENTS” on right, fitted with folding rear sight and front ramp with gold bead and front sight protector. Blue finished action with hinged magazine and gold plated trigger has sides engraved with well cut semi-relief large open shaded scroll with finely beaded background surrounding nicely detailed game scenes within gold inlaid line borders in similar style to Midas grade superposed guns. Subjects of the scenes are suitable quarry for rifle of this caliber, and major subjects are semi-relief gold inlaid; a family of three pronghorn antelope race across open ground on left, with another family scene of mule deer buck, doe, and fawn walking onto meadowland on right. Left scene is signed “Vrancken”, and signature of “A. Crousse” is in engraving under left scene. Fine burl figured claro walnut flat knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over Browning buttplate. Closely spaced checkering with acanthus carved borders is at grip. Matching large forend is held by combination sling stud and screw. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing little evidence of having been fired since proof, with only a few minor marks in wood and metal finishes. Carving and checkering very slightly darkened. Gold of trigger is excellent. These truly exceptional Browning rifles were only made for four years, 1971 – 1974. Production ceased because these rifles were very costly to produce, with estimated total of 500 made. 49033-9 MGM150 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2068

*BROWNING BAR “NORTH AMERICAN DEER RIFLE” NUMBER 592 OF 600, ENGRAVED BY J. H. DIET WITH BOX AND DISPLAY CASE.

SN 437PY00592. Cal. 30-06. 22″ Round bbl marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM BY FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL” on left, and with “BAR”, caliber, and “BROWNING PATENTS” on right. Coin finished action with hinged magazine and gold plated trigger has sides engraved with well cut semi-relief large open shaded scroll with finely beaded background surrounding nicely detailed game scenes of deer in their normal habitats, along with semi-relief gold inlaid portraits of subject deer; mule deer on left and white tail deer on right. “ONE OF SIX HUNDRED” is in banner on left. “592 OF 600” is on right. Both scenes are signed “J. H. Diet”. Top of action is also scroll engraved and with “Mule Deer” on left and “White tail Deer” on right. Fine crotch figured claro walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over Browning buttplate. Closely spaced checkering with beaded borders and relief carved acanthus at bottom is at grip. Matching large forend is held by combination sling stud and screw. Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Rifle is accompanied by its orig factory black and gold box, with correct end label, as well as factory supplied walnut display case lined in red velvet, containing key. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the faintest of handling marks in wood and metal finishes. Carving and checkering very slightly darkened. Gold of trigger is excellent. Box is excellent with some chipping and tape. Display case has some handling marks on exterior, interior with compressions from rifle. 49033-8 MGM151 (5,500-8,000) – Lot 2069

*BROWNING GRADE III SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE ENGRAVED BY BAERTEN WITH CASE.

SN 2T24523. (1962) Cal. 22 LR. This fine early production little rifle with 19-1/2″ bbl fitted with folding sight, is marked with St. Louis and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on top, and with caliber and “BROWNING PATENTS” on side. Mounting ring and catch are fire-blued. Coin finished action with gold plated trigger is engraved with near full coverage large, scrolling strapwork with acanthus highlights. This classic scroll frames well rendered semi-relief game scenes; setter flushing a trio of pheasants on left, with another setter flushing a trio of ducks on right, and with a portrait of either a spaniel or setter retrieving a duck on top of action. This fine engraving is by noted Browning engraver, Jose Baerten, whose signature is on bottom of pheasant scene. Exceptional close fiddle figured European walnut square knob buttstock has skip line point pattern checkering at grip. Forend matches well as to color, but is not fiddle figured. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/8″. Weight: 4 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Browning vinyl hard shell case is lined in off-white fleece, and includes instruction booklet and key. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with a few light marks in wood, most notably a small fingernail size abrasion on top rear right side of buttstock. Markings have been highlighted in white. Gold of trigger is excellent with one or two exceptionally light scratches. Mechanically crisp. Case is very fine with scuffs, stitching frayed at corners. Interior cloth has some staining. 49033-12 MGM147 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2070

*BROWNING GRADE I 22 AUTO UPGRADED TO MIDAS STYLE WITH NINE GOLD INLAYS.

SN 7T74907. Cal. 22 LR. Spectacular little Browning with 19″ rnd bbl, gold bead front sight and folding rear sight. Mounted with incredibly streaky, honey & chocolate Circassian walnut with skip-line checkered beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock that has serrated buttplate. Receiver is wonderfully engraved by “MERLIE” and is signed in the left vignette over “87”. Engraving consists of the large vignette of a setter on point with three pheasants in a field scene, all in gold and in great detail. Right vignette depicts a gold setter and three gold mallard ducks in a marsh scene in equal detail. Top of the receiver has a beautifully detailed bust of a spaniel holding a dead bird in its mouth. All the engraving is surrounded by extremely well-executed, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with very fine shaded background. Matching engraving surrounds the top vignette and is also on the trigger bow with feather patterns on the bottom edges of receiver. Trigger is gold washed. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains 99%+ factory finish with bright blue and about all of gold wash on the trigger; gold animals, being the softest metal on the rifle, show no wear. Wood is sound with a couple of small scratches on the comb and retains virtually all of its orig glossy factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 49169-1 JR441 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 2071

*SCARCE CHARLES DALY “HORNET REPEATER” BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 15108. Cal. .22 Hornet. These interesting rifles were built on a “Herold” patent action, proprietary name for Franz Jaeger & Co of Suhl. This well built rifle is typical of the few known, in that it has 24″ tapered round bbl with two folding leaf front in island base, and silver bead front in matted, banded-on ramp. Top of rear is marked with caliber, left rear “Charles Daly”, and right rear with “Krupp Steel”. Right side in front of sight is engraved “Made in Prussia”. Action with enclosed bolt and double claw extractor system, has wiggle border engraving and matted top. It is fitted with Lyman 57 receiver sight. Bolt with checkered round knob has low flag safety. Bottom metal with hinged floorplate and intricate machined magazine, is marked “U.S.A. PATENT” along with German patent designations. Action is fitted with double set triggers. Steel trigger guard with wiggle border engraving, has SN at tip of tang. All other known (GGCA) Hornet Repeaters (4 of them) are in this SN range. Nicely fiddle figured and well streaked European walnut horn capped pistol grip stock measures 13-5/8″ over serrated horn buttplate. Stock features right hand cheekpiece, horn forend tip, well cut point pattern checkering with double line borders at grip and wrapping around forend, as well as a vacant silver oval and sling loop on toe line, which matches that on forend. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. This hard to find Daly offering is in exceptional, as found, orig condition with no customizing or refinishing evident. Metal parts retain over 90% orig blue which is exceptionally strong on bbl and action. Floorplate is somewhat silvered. Stock retains essentially all of its orig finish with a few light marks. Checkering has very little wear. Horn is in excellent condition, with only some slight chips and some infill of what may be insect damage on buttplate. Bore is excellent, near mint. Action is smooth and crisp. In 1932 this rifle retailed for $113.50 with Lyman sight. 49409-4 MGM129 C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2210

*RIGBY DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA SHOTGUN BARRELS, SCOPE, AND CASE.

SN 381069. Cal. 12 GA / 470 NE Chambers. 26″ Mono-bloc rifle bbls are fitted with quarter rib holding one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight and ERA Q-D scope bases. Sunken mid rib extends to front ramp holding glow worm bead. Top of left bbl is engraved “John Rigby & Co” in Old English script, and “PASO ROBLES CA.” Bbl flats are stamped with German proofs, SN, and various numbers and letters denoting loads for which rifle was regulated (?). A sling eye is screwed to bottom rib. 28″ 12 ga Shoe lump shotgun bbls with concave matted rib are also engraved with Rigby name and address on top left, bbl flats with German nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Coin finished boxlock action with rebated back, features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage large, open, shaded scroll. Trigger plate is engraved “J. Rigby & Co”. Gold initials “JLW” are at rear of top strap. Engravers signature “B. Burgess” is on trigger plate. Trigger guard has extension of tang to engraved steel trap grip cap with dome of trap gold inlaid with Rigby’s “RR” logo. Dark and dense, well figured and marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over black Old English pad, and features large shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a sling eye, matching that on bbl, on toe line. Each bbl set has its own dedicated ejector beavertail forend with Deeley release. Forend for shotgun bbls is marked “12 Ga” on iron. Rifle bbls: Drop at heel: approx 2-7/16″, drop at comb: approx 2-1/16″. Weight without scope: 12 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 15″. Shotgun Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (mod), right -.007 (IC). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 15″. Leupold Vari-X III 1.5 x 5 scope with duplex reticle is in ERA Q-D rings. Rigby marked Americase is lined in royal blue velvet with embroidered Rigby label in lid. Case has compartments for action and both sets of bbls, as well as scope. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little use, with only a few light marks in wood and metal finishes. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Scope is excellent with a few light marks in lacquer, optically clear. Case exterior is excellent with some light scuffs. Interior cloth shows some compressions, and a loose partition. A great combo for your next safari. 49509-2 MGM270 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2224

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE BOB OWEN CUSTOM ’03 RIFLE ENGRAVED BY RUDOLPH KORNBRATH.

SN NSN. Cal. 30-06. 24″ Tapered rnd bbl is fitted with sleeved-on front ramp with knurled sight protector, holding tall white bead front sight. A sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. A 5″ area of well cut shaded scroll with floral highlights is at rear portion, and more scroll surrounds front ramp. Top of bbl is engraved “Owen” “Sauquoit, N.Y.” in Old English script. Standard Springfield action has been fitted with Lyman 48 rear sight, and is engraved with 80% coverage scroll matching that on bbl. Receiver ring depicts a fine portrait of a moose. Body of receiver sight is also scroll engraved matching action. Bolt stop has been partially cut away to clear receiver sight staff. “On” and “Off” are gold inlaid. Bolt with damascened body has scroll engraving on handle with 3 panel checkered knob. Case hardened bolt shroud is engraved en suite with action. “SAFE” and “READY” are gold inlaid on flag safety. Cocking piece knob has been removed, producing “speed lock”. Standard military bottom metal is exquisitely engraved with relief, open, shaded scroll with fine beaded shading as background in a style somewhat different than engraving on action and bbl. This truly exceptional scroll flanks very realistic relief engravings of game; a grizzly bear guards a fallen deer on floorplate; a fine portrait of an elk is on trigger guard bow. Bbl and action engraving is in the style of, and undoubtedly done by, Rudolph Kornbrath. Lightly streaked and full fiddle figured European walnut steel trap capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15-7/8″ over engraved steel trap buttplate, with space for four cartridges under trap. Stock features a large shadow line right hand cheekpiece with beaded top edge, Owen’s signature arrowhead drop points, horn forend tip, and classic point pattern checkering at grip and wrapping around forend. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “RLP”. An old 1″ sling is in loops. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight with sling: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 15-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbl and action retain nearly all of a correct type rust blue over some scattered light pitting, some fairly deep at left rear of action, with some light subsequent scratches. Color case hardening is quite strong. Case hardening of bottom metal is slightly silvered on high points. Stock retains most of its fine hand rubbed oil finish with a number of marks, rubs, and scratches. Checkering slightly worn. Bore is excellent, shiny with sharp strong rifling throughout. Action is smooth. A lovely classic era sporting rifle. 49138-1 MGM293 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2430

*AS FOUND, R. G. OWEN CUSTOM SPRINGFIELD ENGRAVED BY KORNBRATH WITH SCOPE.

SN 783. Cal. 30-06. 24″ Slimmed and tapered round bbl is fitted with large rectangular scope mounting block at rear, sleeved-on sling eye, and matted front ramp which holds gold bead front sight with flip-up night bead. Top of bbl is engraved “R. G. OWEN – SAUQUOIT, N.Y. No 783”. There is also a small newly engraved line “R. J. KORNBRATH ENG.” following. (The reason for the addition of this signature is unclear, as engraving on this fine rifle is undoubtedly by Mr. Kornbrath as it incorporates many of his signature motifs, including the exquisitely executed rose blossoms, as well as a sunburst or two.) Springfield action has had tang re-shaped to give more streamlined appearance. Bottom metal has been converted to hinged floorplate type, with release button in trigger guard bow. A set trigger has been installed. Bolt body has been damascened. Knob has a ring of checkering. Flag safety (SAFE silver inlaid) has been checkered and engraved. Belding & Mull one piece scope base has been added. Bottom metal, action, and bbl accents have been beautifully and meticulously engraved with sprays of rose flowers and well cut open shaded scroll highlights. Rose bouquets are on either side of scope mounting block, as well as on pivot of bolt stop, and on trigger guard and floorplate. These bouquets are flanked by geometric embellishments and larger sprays of shaded scroll. Central motif of floorplate is a beautifully detailed relief engraved rendition of a pair of big horn rams in wooded background. A high relief mulie buck is on slimmed trigger guard bow. Steel grip cap with trap is engraved with relief scrolling acanthus and sunburst on trap. Finely marbled and figured European walnut stock measures 13-1/2″ over scroll engraved and checkered steel buttplate with trap. Stock features classic Whelen style beaded and shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip and forend, horn forend tip, and Owen signature arrowhead drop points. A gold shield engraved with monogram “ASB” and a sling eye are on toe line. Weaver K 2.5 scope with El Paso address and crosshair reticle is in Belding & Mull rings. Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Good, as found. Metal parts retain most of what appears to be their orig blue, thinning and silvering overall. Stock retains most of what appears to be its orig oil finish with a number of minor scratches and marks. Checkering re-cut. Bore is excellent with a hint of frosting toward breech end. Trigger will not set. Bbl screw through central diamond of forend is missing. Follower spring is broken. A beautiful rifle in need of a good cleaning and TLC. 49029-11 MGM14 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2431

*FINE AMERICAN DRILLING WITH CHIP-CARVED STOCK AND INTERESTING FLORAL ENGRAVING UNDOUBTEDLY BY FRED ADOLPH WITH SCOPE.

SN 2004. Cal. 12 x 12 x 6.5×54 Mannlicher. Fred Adolph, best known for his custom Springfield rifles, also sold a large line of custom produced double rifles and combination guns, sourced in Germany, and finished in America. This is undoubtedly one of those guns, as it incorporates many of his signature features. Michael Petrov in CUSTOM GUNMAKERS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY states that most of his pieces were not engraved with his name. That is the case with this interesting drilling which has 30″ Krupp steel bbls fitted with full length matted rib. Claw bases are at rear behind a pop-up U-notch rear sight. Rear sight is actuated by rifle cocking slide on top tang. There are 1″ triangles of scroll and floral engraving at breech ends of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with pre WWI German proofs. Rifle extractor has spring loaded peg to engage rimless cartridge groove. French greyed, Blitz, scallop-backed action features Krieghoff style rifle/ cocking slide on tang, pin type cocking indicators, Greener type side safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, reinforcing bolsters, and gold-plated double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage large open scroll with floral terminations with style and quality of execution matching that found on other guns and rifles signed by Adolph. This interesting floral scroll surrounds vignettes of game on sides of action; a pair of squirrels holding nuts are on left, and a pointer points a hiding rabbit on right. This engraving is quite well done and also matches style and quality of most all engraved Adolph guns. Steel trigger guard is engraved with monogram “DK” (?) surrounded by more large flowers. Very fine smoky marbled European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver type pad. Side panels and grip are checkered, checkering surrounded by Adolph’s typical floral chip-carving and scrolls. Bore diameter: left -.722, right -.720. Bore restrictions: left -.045 (extra full), right -.045 (extra full). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.034. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Later claw bases hold Kahlas Helia – Super 2-1/2 power (?) scope with crosshair and post reticle, in Akah claw rings marked “Made in Germany”, rear with windage adjustment. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine lustrous rust blue over some scattered light pits. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color, which was never very dark, and is mostly silver to pewter gray. Stock retains nearly all of a nicely done rubbed oil finish, sharp edges preserved, with some light marks. Pad is relatively new. Checkering lightly worn, does not appear to have been re-cut. Carving is very fine, slightly gummed by oil. Shotgun bores are excellent, with one or two light pings in left bbl. Rifle bore is fine, strong rifling throughout, slightly dark and frosted in grooves. Action is tight. Set trigger works. A dynamic combination gun made by America’s preeminent custom maker from before WWI, who made guns for many celebrities including Teddy Roosevelt, Townsend Whelen, and Charles Newton. 49224-11 MGM70 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2433

*GRIFFIN & HOWE MAGNUM MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE.

SN 1434. Cal. .416 Rigby. Mauser no. 93840. 26″ Tapered, round bbl with integral matted quarter rib, has banded-on sling eye and ramped front sight base having longitudinally dovetailed white bead, and knurled slide-on cover. Top of bbl is engraved “No 1434 Griffin & Howe Inc New York”. Left rear of bbl is engraved with caliber. Magnum Mauser square bridge action is mounted with Lyman 48 receiver sight, portion of bridge filed to accept sight staff. Bolt with two panel checkered pear-shaped knob damascened on body and extractor, is fitted with long cocking piece and flag safety, which is silver inlaid “SAFE” and “READY”, orig two stage trigger has blade checkered. Orig drop box bottom metal specially made for the 416 Rigby cartridge, has hinged floorplate with button release at front of trigger guard bow. Follower is engine turned. Mauser SN is stamped behind recoil lug on bottom of action and at rear of magazine. (Rifle disassembled to see) Bolt is stamped with last 4 digits, all other parts with last 2 digits (40). Dense, broadly streaked, and lightly figured French walnut, full steel capped pistol grip stock measures 14″ over Silver type pad. Checkering at grip and forend is in classic point pattern with mullered borders; forend checkering wrapping completely around stock. Stock also features classic G & H style beaded cheekpiece, horn forend tip, engraved recoil bolt, and with slightly fluted transitions from grip to body of stock around action. A round swivel stud and gold oval engraved “JEP” are on toe line. Included is a woven leather sling in Supergrade type swivels. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter giving history of rifle, as evidenced by copies of inventory book pages, and stating that it was received into A & F inventory in 1938 with specifications, and was most recently part of collection of Joseph E. Prather, former president and CEO of Griffin & Howe Inc. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig satin blue. Stock retains nearly all of its orig oil finish augmented with oil to a gloss. G&H gunsmith reveals bbl channel modified with added wood fillet as part of orig manufacturing. Checkering is slightly worn and dark. 1″ Crack in toe of stock has professionally repair. Bore is excellent with sharp rifling throughout. Pad is a proper replacement. Sling is fine. A scarce and desirable American classic (Michael Petrov had 7 .416’s in his G & H database) in one of the most highly regarded general purpose African calibers of all time. 49224-3 MGM57 (13,000-18,000) – Lot 2436

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*CLASSIC GRIFFIN & HOWE DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE.

SN 2203. (ca 1949) Cal. .416 Rigby. This experienced post war dangerous game rifle has 24″ round heavyweight bbl fitted with banded-on sling eye, and front sight ramp which holds gold bead. Top of bbl is engraved “No 2203 Griffin & Howe Inc. New York”. Caliber is at left rear. U S Model 1917 type action has had sight ears milled off of bridge, which has been well shaped lightly engraved and nicely stippled, matching receiver ring. Model 57 Lyman receiver sight has been fitted. Top has been drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Bolt knob has been knurled. Action cocks partially on opening, and closing. Bolt body, right runway, and follower have been engine turned. Bottom metal has been converted to flush type. Trigger guard bow thinned, and front portion of floorplate checkered. Classic post war style fiddle figured and nicely streaked European walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-1/2″ over Silver type pad, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, large horn forend tip, engraved recoil bolt, wide ejection port chamfer, and classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 9 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain 80 – 85% of what appears to be orig blue, with numerous marks and thinning on high edges and front portion of bbl from normal carrying wear. Stock retains most of what appears to be its orig hand rubbed oil finish with numerous light marks and some deeper dents, thinned at normal wear positions. Checkering lightly worn. Bore is very fine, lightly frosted throughout. Lyman 57 sight is slightly loose, and does not fit mortise well. Action is smooth. This dangerous game rifle appears to have made one or two safaris. 49445-5 MGM346 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2437

*GRIFFIN & HOWE CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 70.

SN 305242. Cal. .243 Winchester. This fine rifle, G & H no. 2541, made in the mid 1960’s, has 24″ medium weight round bbl, fitted with quarter rib, which extends back over receiver ring. Rib is stippled on top, and fitted with two folding leaf express sights with gold lines. Bbl is also fitted with banded-on sling eye, and front ramp with knurled sight protector holding gold bead front sight. Top of bbl is engraved “No 2541 GRIFFIN & HOWE, INC. NY. NY.” Pre 64 Model 70 action has had bolt release expanded and nicely checkered, and has been fitted with G&H type scope bases on tops of receiver ring and bridge. Bolt body, extractor, and right runway have been engine turned. Pear-shaped bolt knob has five teardrops of well cut checkering around outer diameter with engraved floral tip. Bottom metal has had bow machined to accept button floorplate release. A commercial trigger has been installed. Exceptionally fine, smoky marbled, and lightly figured French walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-1/2″ over Niedner type checkered buttplate. Stock features classic G&H styling with swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, engraved recoil bolt, ebony forend tip, and deeply chamfered cartridge ejection port. Rifle comes with G&H top mount scope rings holding aluminum tube. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its custom finishes on wood and metal, with a number of light handling marks on wood, and a fairly deep dent in front portion of cheekpiece flare. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. 49296-4 MGM408 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2438

*RARE REMINGTON 8F SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE IN 35 REMINGTON.

SN G42483. Cal. 35 Remington. This fancy Remington semi-auto has 22″ bbl fitted with buckhorn rear sight and silver bead front, and is marked with Remington information and patents on top. Typical blued action is fitted with Lyman peep sight. Action is engraved with 80% coverage exceptionally well cut large, open, shaded scroll. This scroll surrounds vignettes of game suitable for this caliber; buck and doe running through mountainous background on left, another doe being chased by hound on right, and portrait of a bear on top of action. Nicely streaked European walnut Remington capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over tan leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering with flare into butt, is at grip. Matching forend has schnabeled tip. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain approx 90% orig blue, silvering on high edges from normal hand wear. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with oil added, some loss and lightening around butt with installation of pad. Checkering is lightly worn and gummy. Bore is excellent. Action is also a bit gummy with congealed oil. 49029-5 MGM452 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2439

*CUSTOM REMINGTON MODEL 721 BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 112889. Cal. .300 Weatherby. 26″ Tapered round bbl has typical Remington markings on upper left side, along with “300 H&H Mag”. New caliber marking is at left rear. Bbl is fitted with sleeved on Redfield streamlined ramp with knurled sight protector. Typical action has engine turned bolt, body, and two checkered panels on pear-shaped knob. A Leupold Pioneer 4X scope with fine crosshair and dot reticle is in early Leupold one piece base. Bottom metal has been nicely shaped and is engraved with large open scroll, with bead shaded background. Custom made stock of nicely fiddle figured dense European walnut measures 13-1/2″ over Winchester type steel buttplate, with scroll engraving and gold inlaid initials “JUM” within gold inlaid oval. Right hand cheekpiece has interesting transition to comb and point pattern checkering is at grip and forend. Stock also features large ebony forend tip, and sling eyes. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished. All metal parts retain essentially all of their blued finish, engraving and markings somewhat washed. There is considerable flecking on top of bbl. Stock retains nearly all of its hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is very fine with some rubs, optics clear. 49445-6 MGM401 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2440

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Please Note: Information from the Dakota factory indicates this is factory engraving.

*CUSTOM ENGRAVED DAKOTA MODEL 10 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 0094. Cal. .221 Remington Fireball. 23” Light weight sporter bbl is fitted with sleeved-on sling eye and rear island base for Talley rings. Caliber is on left side. Coin finished dropping block action with non-automatic tang safety, is fitted with rear Talley base, and marked with Dakota name and address on trigger plate. SN is under lever. Action, scope bases, rings, and grip cap are engraved with very well cut various sized classic shaded scroll within geometric borders. Top of bbl is also engraved with Dakota name and address in Old English script in Rigby style. This very fine work is signed “E. L. Peters” under SN, and is also stamped “FEGA” (Firearms Engravers Guild of America). Striking, finely marbled and beautifully stump figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over thin black Dakota pad. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. A sling eye is installed on toe line. Matching forend screws into boss on bbl. Rifle is equipped with Talley rings. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-3/4“. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains nearly all of its orig blue. Coin finish is excellent with no evidence of darkening. Stocks retain essentially all of their hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks and one or two fairly deep, most notably a 1” dent on side of butt. Checkering is still light in color. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. A neat little varmint rifle. 49498-4 MGM223 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2441

*DAKOTA MODEL 10 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 0122. Cal. 7MM REM MAG 24” Medium weight sporter bbl is fitted with sleeved-on sling eye and rear island base for Talley rings. Caliber is on left side. Blued dropping block action with non-automatic tang safety, is fitted with rear Talley base, and marked with Dakota name and address on trigger plate. SN is under lever. Exceptionally fine, nicely streaked, and beautifully fiddle figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over black Old English pad. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. A sling eye is inlet into toe line. Matching forend screws into boss on bbl. Rifle is equipped with Talley rings. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-3/4“. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains nearly all of its orig blue with some high edge wear, mostly on bottom left of action. Stocks retain essentially all of their hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks. Checkering is still light in color. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. 49498-5 MGM222 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2442

*DIMINUTIVE, SUPERB QUALITY, CUSTOM YOUTH RIFLE BY JOHN BOLLIGER (MOUNTAIN RIFLERY).

SN 1111. Cal. .222 Remington. This lovely little rifle, based on a miniature Mauser action, has 20-1/2″ medium weight bbl marked with caliber on left, and engraved “John Bolliger Riflemaker” on right. Action has been beautifully filed and smoothed, and double square type scope bases fitted,with provision for Talley rings. Rear portion of bolt has been customized to accept typical Model 98 FN bolt shroud. Bottom metal has hinged floorplate secured by transverse bolt through front portion of trigger guard bow. Very fine, well marbled, and nicely figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 11-7/8″ over black leather covered pad, and features some of John Bolliger’s classic styling including his swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, stepped transition to bolt stop, and schnabeled tip. Exceptional borderless checkering is of fancy pattern, with whorls at ends, fleur-di-lis intrusions, as well as uncheckered ribbons through pattern. Sling eyes are set in oval bases fore and aft. Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 11-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining essentially all of its fine custom finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light handling marks. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. What 8 year old wouldn’t like to find this under the Christmas tree? 49535-3 MGM345 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2443

*WEATHERBY BOLT MARK V, ONCE BELONGING TO WILLIAM HOLDEN, FAMOUS ACTOR AND BIG GAME HUNTER.

SN 26235. Cal. .460 Mag Weatherby. Mark V. 26″ Heavy weight round bbl with integral ported muzzle brake, is mounted with one standing leaf express sight and island base. Streamlined front ramp holds gold bead. Caliber is marked at left rear. Mark V action has right rear receiver ring cutaway to allow passage of long bullets. Typical bottom metal with hinged floorplate is engraved “WEATHERBY CUSTOM” on scroll surrounded riband on floorplate. Weatherby styled stock of California mesquite has rosewood tip and grip cap with black and white spacers. Skip line point pattern checkering is at grip and forend. Stock features high Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheekpiece and open sided White Line pad. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 2-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 2-1/4″. Weight: 10 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. Letter from William Holden to Kerr’s consigning rifle for resale, and correspondence between purchaser and Mr. Holden regarding this rifle. William Holden explains “Although I am not a trophy hunter, I found it necessary to have a gun of that caliber for control shooting in Kenya.” He goes on to say that he hunted “elephant, buffalo, zebra, rhino, lion, and others, that might endanger local villages.” Weatherby authenticity letter, and some gmail photos of William Holden, Roy Weatherby, and others. Life magazine featuring William Holden dated 1954, and biographical information. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain over 95% of their orig blue with a few light nicks and scratches. Stock retains most of its orig finish with finish added on cheekpiece after adjustment, and light marks. There are a few factory plugs, most notably one on cheekpiece, and the other at left rear of action where pin knots have been eliminated. (Pin knots are a fairly common feature in mesquite.) Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. 49312-70 MGM409 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2444

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*FINE CUSTOM MAUSER RIFLE BY DALE W. GOENS.

SN 1142. Cal. .35 Whelen. 22″ Lightweight round bbl is fitted with quarter rib and banded-on front ramp. Rib is engraved with caliber on front portion, and is mounted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight with gold lines. Juncture between rib and receiver ring is also gold. Front ramp holds silver bead. Top of bbl is engraved “Dale W. Goens ” 1142 “. Standard length large ring Model 98 Mauser action is marked “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN – UND” “MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN” on side wall. A Timney trigger has been fitted. Blued bolt is fitted with commercial style pear-shaped handle, knob having two checkered panels. Bolt shroud is case hardened, and retains standard flag safety. Cocking piece, extractor, and bolt stop have very fine temper blue. Standard bottom metal with hinged floorplate and release in trigger guard bow, has been nicely thinned and shaped. Floorplate is engraved “5 Cartridges”. Finely marbled and lightly figured French walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-5/8″ over russet leather covered pad. Stock features classic Goens styling, with swept shadow line cheekpiece, and exceptionally well cut fleur-di-lis checkering with shaped borders and ribbons through pattern at grip and forend. Stock also features ebony forend tip and sling eyes. Exceptionally fine inletting is signed in bbl channel and behind inlet for recoil lug, Dale W. Goens, and with SN. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Metal finishes have just a hint of high edge wear. Stock has a number of light marks and scratches associated with light field use. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. A handy classically styled rifle in a caliber suitable for any American big game. 49608-12 MGM448 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2445

*CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 70.

SN 507944. Cal. .375 H&H. Made on a pre 1964 barreled action, this well styled dangerous game rifle has 25″ bbl with all orig Winchester markings, that has been fitted with sleeved-on sling eye, and streamlined ramp fitted with knurled sight protector, with custom express rear sight and screwed-on island base. Pre ’64 action is fitted with Weaver type steel scope bases. Bolt body, extractor, and follower have been engine turned. Bolt knob has three checkered panels. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured classic styled European walnut stock measures 13-1/4″ over black Decelerator sporting clays pad. Stock features large, swept, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, steel grip cap, ebony tip, and classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 9 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 13-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining essentially all of its fine custom finishes on wood and metal, with a number of light handling marks, mostly on left side of stock. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. 49445-7 MGM344 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2446

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*ROY GRADLE CUSTOM PRE WAR MODEL 70 WINCHESTER WITH SCOPE.

SN 44215. Cal. .300 Wetherby Magnum. 26″ Medium weight sporter bbl fitted with banded-on streamlined front ramp, is marked “ROY GRADLE” on top. Caliber is at left rear. Pre war Model 70 action has engine turned bolt and extractor. Bolt knob is checkered on top. Trigger guard bow is nicely engraved with monogram “JUM”. Action is fitted with Stith mounts having micrometer adjustments holding Stith Bear Cub 4X scope with crosshair and post reticle. Nicely crotch figured dense American walnut ebony capped pistol grip stock measures 14″ over Model 70 type checkered steel buttplate. Stock features right hand cheekpiece with high comb, horn forend tip, and well cut checkering with rounded borders. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its custom finishes on wood and metal, with minor flecking on bbl, and a few light handling marks. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent, with some scratches, mostly on ocular bell. Optics are clear. A classic well made custom rifle from the ’50’s. 49445-8 MGM343 (1,500-3,500) – Lot 2447

*POST 64 MODEL 70 “AFRICAN” WITH SCOPE.

SN G2060863. Cal. .458 Winchester magnum. 22″ Bbl. Standard configuration and markings. Floorplate marked “SUPER EXPRESS”. American walnut stock with cheekpiece. Black Decelerator pad and two recoil bolts. Checkered at grip and forend. Leupold Vari-X III 1.5 x 5 Scope is in Leupold rings and Redfield one piece base. CONDITION: Excellent with a number of marks, mostly in wood, associated with light field use. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope has a few minor nicks on exterior, optics clear. 49608-10 MGM450 (600-1,000) – Lot 2450

*PRE 64 WINCHESTER MODEL 70 “ALASKAN” WITH SCOPE.

SN 490976. Cal. .338 Winchester magnum. 25″ Bbl. Standard configuration and markings. Monte Carlo stock with red Winchester pad, checkered at grip and forend. Redfield 4X scope is in Redfield rings with one piece base. It includes a sling. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal has over 80% orig blue, showing high edge wear and some light staining. Stock has many marks and scratches in its orig varnish. Scope has scratches and marks on exterior, optics clear. Bore is excellent. Action smooth. 49608-14 MGM449 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2451

*FINE EARLY SPECIAL ORDER MODEL 1874 FARMINGDALE, NY SHILOH SHARPS SINGLE SHOT RIFLE IN THE J.P. GEMMER PATTERN.

SN 3881. Cal. 45 2-7/8 (45-100). Spectacular special order Shiloh Sharps with 30″ medium weight oct bbl that has an iron rib on bottom with two guides containing its orig ramrod. Front sight is globe style by Axtell with an elaborate full buckhorn rear sight and an Axtell vernier tang sight with windage. It has dbl set triggers and is mounted with spectacular 2-3X center crotch, uncheckered, flame grain American walnut in Hawken half-stock configuration with long forearm that has a steel forend cap and is secured with two keys through oval steel escutcheons. Buttstock has a straight grip with cheekpiece and crescent steel buttplate with long toe tang and a toe plate. Receiver, breech block, lever & hammer are color case hardened while the bbl & other furniture are browned. Top flat of bbl has the Sharps style “OLD RELIABLE” cartouche above the rear sight and has the caliber marking behind the rear sight. Accompanied by a fine buffalo leather carrying case with attached handle, Cheyenne plug and an outside ammunition pouch with flap end secured by nickeled buckle. Previous information discloses that Shiloh will no longer make a rifle with cheekpiece or crescent butt. He also states that the soft side carrying case is buffalo hide. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, no dis-assembly was effected to check for matching SNs. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp, orig, factory finish with chocolate brown bbl, forend cap, ramrod guides, nose pipe, forearm escutcheons & buttplate; color case hardening is brilliant. Wood is sound with only a couple of extremely minor flaws in the finish and retains virtually of its crisp orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Small piece of the nose pipe is missing, but easily replaced. Carrying case is extremely fine, near new retaining virtually all of its orig brown finish. 49659-2 JR (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2464

LOT OF 2 REMINGTON ROLLINGBLOCK RIFLES FROM THE REMINGTON REFERENCE COLLECTION.

SN 10. 1) Cal. 50 RF. Rare prototype or bench model military rifle with 39″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and rifle ladder rear sight graduated to 900-yds with a broken left arm, missing the slide. Receiver is marked “REMINGTON & SON’S / ILION, N.Y / PATd / DEC. 8. 1863” with 1864 & 1865 patent dates below. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with full length forearm that has steel nosecap and 3 bands with slotted head ramrod in open channel in the bottom. Middle band has a sling loop with corresponding sling loop in front of trigger guard. Buttstock has a small brass plate tacked to the bottom which bears the no. “66” and has usual carbine/musket buttplate stamped “US” on the tang and with a trap containing a long bristle bore brush. Right side of receiver and top tang has the electric pencil no. “114321142” which appears to be someone’s Social Security Number. All visible parts, including receiver, breechblock, hammer, bbl, trigger guard, buttstock, forearm in several places, bbl bands & nosecap are marked with a small “10”. Rear sight is unmarked, however, there is a small “28” stamped just forward of the rear sight. No disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. Accompanied by a copy of the Remington Inventory of Nov 1920 which lists item #66 as “Rem. B. L. rifle, 50 R. F. cal. 39″ bbl” and further shows “Case 21. 12-4”. Remington produced an excess of 1,000,000 of these large frame Rollingblock rifles in a great variety of cal. and bbl lengths for both the US military and numerous foreign governments. They were introduced in 1868 and discontinued in 1888. 2) NSN. Cal. 7 MM Mauser. No.1 RollingBlock rifle with 30″ rnd bbl, tall barleycorn front sight & ski jump rear sight graduated to 2100-yds. Top of bbl is marked “CAL. 7 M. M.”. Top tang is marked in 3-lines with the standard Remington markings. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with full length forearm, 2 bands & slotted head ramrod. Buttstock has straight grip with carbine/musket buttplate. Front band/bayonet lug has a sling loop with corresponding sling loop in buttstock. Bottom of the buttstock, just below the sling base has a rectangular brass tag attached stamped “616”. This is the exact type of brass tag installed by Remington in their reference collection. This is the type of Rollingblock rifle sold to Mexico and a number of other foreign militaries. It is well documented that in the late 1940s, early 1950s Remington deaccessioned quite a number of firearms from their reference collection to renowned dealer/collector Herb Glass. Another interesting thing to note about this pair of guns is that in the inventory listing, #66 is the very first Rolling Block and #616 is the very last Rolling Block listed. CONDITION: 1). Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with light, fine surface rust. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, moderately to heavily faded. Breechblock, hammer & trigger guard have mostly faded to silver. Buttplate retains about 80% dull blue. Wood is sound with a series of dings on left side of buttstock with other light handling and storage marks and retains about 85-90% orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 2) Extremely fine plus. Overall retains 99% plus crisp orig factory finish with bright blues and brilliant case colors. Stock has a couple of small gouges, otherwise wood is sound with a very few, very small mars to the surface and overall retains virtually all of its crisp orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, appears to be new and unfired indicative of a Remington reference collection gun. 49568-1 JR (9,000-14,000) – Lot 3273

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