COLT 1883 HAMMERLESS 12 GA.

SN 7230. 12 Ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted Damascus rib with brass front bead, marked “COLT’S PT FA MFG CO HARTFORD CT USA”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Honey colored full pistol grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Colt’s checkered buttplate with nickel shield in stock. Checkered in classic 2-point checkering. Splinter forearm with Deeley latch, checkered in classic 2-point pattern, with ebony tip. Frame is border engraved and bottom of frame marked “PATENTED AUG.22,SEPT.19,1882”. Bbl lug with geometric design. Light border engraving on trigger guard. Screw heads engraved. Weight: 7 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 98-99% strong Damascus pattern. Receiver retains 40% orig case color, starting to tone on bottom of frame. Forearm iron has toned gray. Trigger guard retains around 40% orig blue, mostly on bow, toned on tang. Buttstock and forearm retain 98-99% beautiful restored finish with repaired chip on left side of safety. Checkering recut and sharp. Brilliant shiny bores. Mechanics are excellent. 49531-41 JSL137 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1084

COLT MODEL 1878 HAMMER GUN.

SN 10774. 12 Ga. 30″ laminated steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length twist steel rib with brass front bead, marked “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT USA”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Full pistol grip buttstock with 13-7/8″ LOP over full steel buttplate with nickel oval on bottom. Splinter forend with Deeley latch and ebony tip, checkered in 2-point pattern. Buttstock with 3-point checkering. Receiver nicely line engraved, marked “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO.” on both lockplates. Straight top lever. Weight: 7 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 75% laminated pattern, which has darkened brown, with handling marks and a couple of repaired dents. Receiver retains 25-30% orig case color, mostly on left lock, the remainder having toned. Trigger plate and trigger guard bow retain approx 40% orig blued finish. Forearm metal has turned gray. Top lever retains approx 45% orig high polished blue. Buttstock and forearm retain approx 75-80% orig finish with light scratches and dents, particularly towards toe of stock and buttplate. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are fair with scattered pitting throughout. 49531-40 JSL138 (750-1,250) – Lot 1085

Revised: 9/23/2015

Add Important Note: This is a Rare Deluxe Model Shotgun with checkered wood and solid rib Damascus barrel. It is believed there were fewer than 200 Deluxe Models produced.

BURGESS SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN WITH PISTOL GRIP CHECKERED STOCKS AND SOLID RAISED RIB.

SN 2686. Cal. 12 GA. 30″ bbl, Damascus and blue finish, checkered pistol grip stocks, matted rib and receiver. “Burgess Gun Company, Buffalo, NY, USA” on top of bolt. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 80% Damascus finish with thinning at muzzle and some minor staining overall. Edge of rib has a few small dents. Magazine tube shows 80% blue turning plum-brown. Bore is bright but stained. Receiver retains 50% blue with high point wear and carry wear. Scratches overall. Burgess hard rubber buttplate with logo. Pistol grip slide shows 50% blue thinning on right side. Rear tang is gray patina. Stocks are very good with handling marks and dents commensurate with age of gun. Hard rubber buttplate is very good. Action functions well. A very good example of a shotgun whose production quantity is unknown but is estimated at only a few thousand. 49513-6 TEP C&R (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1086

SCARCE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 GRADE 5 HAMMER GUN.

SN 17. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Full length twist steel Damascus rib with extremely rare rib marking “E. REMINGTON & SONS NEW YORK & LONDON”, steel front bead. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. 14-3/8″ LOP over lightly engraved full steel buttplate with widow’s peak. English grip with long trigger guard tang, 2-point mullered border checkering with teardrops behind lockplates. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and nearly full coverage 2-point checkering and beautifully fully engraved steel forend tip. Receiver scroll engraved. Both lockplates marked “E REMINGTON & SONS”. Bottom of frame with scroll and diamond and triangular pattern. Trigger guard bow and tang with scroll engraving and leaf pattern. Bottom of frame also nicely engraved with zig-zag pattern at scallops. This exact gun pictured in Volume 17, issue 3 of Double Gun Journal pages 79-87 in an article entitled “New York and London, Remington Whitmore Model 1875” written and photographed by the late Remington expert Chalres Semmer. Weight: 7 lb 1 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 80% laminated twist pattern, with a few dents and scratches. Receiver retains traces of orig case color. Trigger and buttplate retain 35-45% of their orig high polished blue. Stock and forearm are excellent with light handling marks and scratches and retain 90-95% of their orig varnish. Outsides of hammers appear blued, though tops are clearly case colored. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with scattered frosting. An extremely rare high grade Remington hammer gun. 49531-65 JSL116 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1352

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SCARCE GRADE 4 REMINGTON MODEL 1878 HAMMER GUN.

SN 618. 10 Ga. 32″ Damascus bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Damascus top rib marked “E REMINGTON & SONS ILION NY” with steel front bead and doll’s head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Nicely figured English grip stock with 13-3/4″ LOP over unengraved full steel buttplate. Buttstock with long trigger guard tang in classic 2-point checkering. Splinter forearm with 4-point checkering and horn teardrop tip with wedge forend fastener. Receiver lightly scroll engraved, as is first inch of top rib, top lever, trigger guard and bottom of frame. Frame scallops also beautifully engraved in geometric designs and zig-zag borders. Hammers also lightly scroll engraved. Weight: 9 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 95-98% professionally restored Damascus pattern with light handling marks. Receiver, trigger guard, buttplate and top lever have all turned mostly gray with minor darkened spots. Buttstock and forend retain nearly all finely restored finish, checkering expertly recut. Mechanics are excellent. Bores shiny with scattered pitting. 49531-63 JSL117 (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1353

RARE REMINGTON WHITMORE GRADE 5 HAMMER GUN.

SN 1801. 10 Ga. 28″ Damascus bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Damascus top rib with steel front bead, marked “E REMINGTON & SONS ILION NY”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Beautiful Creedmore gripped buttstock with 13-15/16″ LOP over beautiful checkered buttplate with engraved screw heads. Creedmore grip with horn inlay. Splinter forend with wedge fastener with horn tip, checkered in 4-point checkering pattern. Buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern. Receiver finely engraved, left side with deer and scroll engraving, right side with bedded deer in field scene and scroll engraving. Frame and trigger guard are also nicely scroll engraved with some floral pattern and scallops in borders. Top lever is beautifully scroll engraved, as are all screw heads. This exact gun featured in Volume 13, issue 2, of The Double Gun Journal, page 135-140 in an article titled “Remington Model 1875, Grade 5” written and photographed by late Remington expert Charles Semmer. Weight: 8 lb 2 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain most of a restored finish by Keith Kearcher. Receiver retains approx 35-40% orig case color, stronger on right, particularly vivid on top lever, toning on bottom and trigger guard. Stock are excellent and retain 95% factory hand rubbed varnish. Checkering is sharp with various minor handling marks. Mechanics are good. Bores are very good with scattered minor pits. 49531-66 JSL127 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1354

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SCARCE GRADE 4 REMINGTON WHITMORE.

SN 2335. 10 Ga. 30″ laminated steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Full length laminated steel top rib with steel front bead marked “REMINGTON & SONS, ILION NY.” Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Flame grain American walnut stock with beautiful ball grip and 14″ LOP over full steel buttplate. Splinter forearm with 2-point checkering pattern and wedge fastener with horn forend tip. Buttstock beautifully checkered around ball grip in 2-point pattern. Lockplates and frame are tastefully light scroll engraved with well executed shading in fine border patterns throughout. Trigger guard with a burst of scroll on bow and at back of tang. Screw heads engraved in floral patterns, except for hammer screws and buttplate screws which are unengraved. Weight: 8 lb 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of a restored laminated pattern with a few light scratches and handling marks. Receiver has turned mostly gray with traces of case color and minor areas of staining. Trigger guard retains approx 80% of an older restored blue, starting to tone and fade. Buttstock and forearm retain nearly all of what is likely a restored finish, though could be original, checkering is crisp. Buttplate has toned gray with handling marks and minor staining. Mechanics are excellent. Bores bright and shiny with a few scattered pits. Overall a rare high grade Remington hammer gun. 49531-61 JSL130 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1355

Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Typographical Error. Should read 2 3/4″ chamber not 2 1/4″.

HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION REMINGTON MODEL 1882 HAMMER GUN.

SN 4673. 10 Ga. 30″ laminated steel bbls. 2-1/4″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length laminated steel rib with brass front bead, marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION, N.Y” with doll’s head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Full pistol grip buttstock with 14″ LOP over full steel buttplate. Buttstock checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and teardrop ebony tip, checkered in 2-point pattern. Completely unmarked frame is case hardened. According to our consignor’s notes, this is a Grade 2 though the water table is not marked as to grade. Weight: 8 lb 13 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their high orig contrast black and white laminated patterns with a few light handling marks and light muzzle wear. Receiver retains 85-90% org case color, starting to tone on bottom and high points. Trigger guard retains 40-50% orig case color, mostly toned but still present and visible. Forearm metal shows traces of orig case color. Top lever retains nearly all of its orig case color, just starting to tone. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their orig varnish. Checkering is sharp throughout with a few handling marks. Buttplate has turned gray. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with minor orange peel. A rare Remington in this condition. 49531-62 JSL151 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1356

REMINGTON MODEL 1883 GRADE 3 HAMMER GUN.

SN 64129. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA” with dolls head extension. Grade marked on water table along with SN. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered butt. Splinter forend and buttstock. Checkered in 2-point pattern. Forend with horn teardrop tip. Sideplates marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO” in front of lockplate. Straight top lever. Weight: 8 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Very good. Damascus bbls retain 85% nicely contracted pattern. Receiver retains 35-40% orig case colors, stronger on right side and top. Trigger guard and forend iron have turned gray. Stocks are sound and retain 90% plus of what could be their orig varnish or an old refinish. Mechanics are good. Hammers and triggers slightly gummed and would benefit from a gentle cleaning. Bores are excellent, mostly bright and shiny with a few scattered light pits. 49531-53 JSL104 (800-1,200) – Lot 1357

EXTREMELY REMINGTON 1889 GRADE 7 HAMMER GUN.

SN 61488. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead with doll’s head extension, marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION NY USA”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 13-9/16″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered butt. Buttstock is beautiful high contrast stump walnut with great grain and fiddle back. Extremely finely checkered with 4-point checkering on sides and an extremely fine (32 lines per inch?) panel on top of grip and an arrow carved at back of lockplates. Receiver is finely engraved with 2 birds in woods scene on left lock surrounded by light scroll and border engraving, 2 woodcock on right, also surrounded by some scroll and border engraving. Hammers are lightly engraved. Bottom of frame lightly scroll and border engraved. Trigger guard bow with Setter and dead bird in his mouth in game scene surrounded by scroll. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and two level horn teardrop tip, is extremely finely checkered, near full coverage, with a panel of 32 LPI checkering near frame with perfectly cut ribbon border. Weight: 7 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 75% toning Damascus pattern with minor staining and handling marks. Receiver retains 25-35% orig case color, though mostly toned gray, however bold and vivid under top lever and under trigger guard. Buttstock and forend are very good and retain 95% hand rubbed finish, checkering is crisp with light wear. According to Andy Anderson’s notes, this is one of only four Grade 7 1889’s known. 49531-47 JSL128 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1358

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*RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1889 GRADE 5 HAMMER GUN.

SN 220250. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: SKEET/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA” with dolls head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-3/16″ LOP over Remington Arms Co checkered and monogrammed buttplate. Splinter forend with horn teardrop tip. Buttstock with standard 2-point checkering. Forend with approx 75% checkering coverage. Receiver engraved with well cut scroll engraving on lockplate and bottom of frame. Bbl bolsters, top of frame and top lever all lightly engraved with floral and geometric designed. Water table marked with SN and “5” indicating this is a Grade 5 gun. Hammers also lightly scroll engraved with geometric designs on top. Weight: 7 lb 4 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their deep black dark contrast Damascus pattern. Receiver retains approx 60% orig case color which is bold and vivid on lockplate and on top and toned at bottom of frame and on trigger guard and forearm iron. Buttstock and forearm retain approx 95% of their orig hand rubbed varnish with various light dents and scratches and one small gouge on bottom of stock. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with scattered pitting in right tube, light frosting in left. This is an extremely rare high condition 1889 that would be very difficult to improve upon. 49531-48 JSL107 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1359

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION REMINGTON 1889 GRADE 1 HAMMER GUN.

SN 211655. 12 Ga. 28″ Decarbonized steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO / ILION NY USA” with dolls head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Water table marked with SN and grade marking. Full pistol grip stock, checkered in classic 2-point checkering, with 13-3/4″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered butt. Splinter forend checkered in classic 2-point pattern with horn teardrop tip. Straight top lever. Sideplates marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO” on both right and left sides. Weight: 7 lb 2 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 90-95% orig bbl blue with minor light handling marks and scratches and one small dent towards muzzle on left side. Receiver retains 90% dark bold orig case color, just starting to tone on bottom of frame. Forearm iron and trigger guard bow retain approx 75-80% bright orig case color. Trigger guard tang starting to tone with light staining. Buttstock and forend retain 90-95% orig varnish. Checkering is sharp throughout with exception of a few diamonds on left grip. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. Not a rare gun in this configuration but exceedingly rare in this condition. 49531-52 JSL110 C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1360

SCARCE REMINGTON 1889 GRADE 2 16 GA HAMMER GUN.

SN 37951. 16 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION, NY USA”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Beautifully figured round knob full pistol grip buttstock, 14-1/8″ LOP over orig Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered buttplate. Classic 2-point checkered buttstock and forend with horn tip and Deeley latch. Bbls appear to be high grade Bernard Steel pattern. Unengraved receiver marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO” on both lockplates. Weight: 7 lb 11 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 80-95% Damascus pattern just starting to tone. Receiver retains approx 35% orig case color, toned at front of frame and on bottom. Trigger guard has turned gray. Stock and forend are beautiful and retain approx 80-95% orig varnish with light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with minute areas of frosting. Overall a really rare and neat Remington small bore hammer gun. 49531-51 JSL101 C&R (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1361

*SCARCE REMINGTON 1889 GRADE 1 16 GA HAMMER GUN.

SN 256394. 16 Ga. 30″ Decarbonized steel bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead and doll’s head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered butt. Splinter forend with Deeley latch and 2-point checkering and horn teardrop tip. Buttstock with classic 2-point checkering. Receiver is unengraved and stamped “REMINGTON ARMS CO” on both right and left sides. Straight top lever. Weight: 7 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 85% orig blue, slightly toned at forearm, minor corrosion, with a few minor light handling marks and a dent or two. Receiver retains 50% orig case color, starting to tone on bottom of frame, bright and vivid on sidelock and on top. Trigger guard and forearm have toned to gray. Buttstock and forearm retain 90% orig varnish with scattered light handling marks and scratches with two or three light gouges on left side of stock but overall excellent. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 49531-44 JSL139 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1362

RARE REMINGTON 1889 GRADE 4 HAMMER GUN.

SN 37775. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-1/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA” with dolls head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Round knob pistol grip stock with 13-1/4″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered buttplate. Stocks checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Splinter forend with teardrop horn tip. Lock plates lightly engraved with border engraving and scroll and marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO”. Screw heads and hinge pin are engraved and border pattern engraved throughout. Trigger guard with burst of scroll on bow. Forearm iron lightly engraved. Weight: 7 lb 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 65-70% orig contrast Damascus pattern starting to lighten and tone with minor staining, particularly in grip area and around forearm but still mostly present. Receiver retains 30% orig case hardening, mostly present on lockplate and top of frame, bold and vivid on top lever and near hammer. Bottom and front of frame,forearm iron, and trigger guard toned to gray. Buttstock and forearm in very good orig condition, retaining 85% of their orig varnish with various light handling marks and scratches. Mechanics are crisp. Bores bright and shiny. These Graded 1889’s are hard to find in almost any condition. 49531-49 JSL105 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1363

BEAUTIFUL HIGH CONDITION REMINGTON 1889 GRADE 2 HAMMER GUN.

SN 64543. 12 Ga. 30″ laminated steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choke: MOD/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, faintly marked (obscured by matting) “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA”. Double triggers, ejectors, no safety. Full pistol grip stock with 13-7/8″ LOP over Remington Arms Co hard rubber monogrammed and checkered butt. Splinter forearm with Deeley release with 2-point checkering pattern and horn teardrop tip. Buttstock with classic 2-point checkering. Unengraved receiver with “REMINGTON ARMS CO” stamped on both right and left sides. Weight: 7 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 95-98% bold contrast laminated pattern. Receiver retains 75-80% beautiful case hardened finish. Trigger guard bow and tang retain nearly all of their orig case hardening, starting to tone. Forearm iron retains 35-40% orig case color. Buttstock and forearm retain 90-95% orig varnish with handling marks throughout, a few deeper scratches and finish loss on left side of buttstock. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with a few scattered pits. 49531-69 JSL121 (1,750-2,750) – Lot 1364

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION REMINGTON 1889 HAMMER GUN.

SN 239182. 12 Ga. 30″ Decarbonized fluid steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO / ILION, NY USA”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Pistol grip buttstock with 13-5/8″ LOP over replacement Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered buttplate. Splinter forearm checkered in 2-point checkering with teardrop horn tip. Buttstock with classic 2-point checkering. Weight: 7 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain approx 85-90% beautiful orig bbl blue with a few minor handling marks and a small patch of corrosion on right tube. Receiver retains approx 85% bright orig case color, toned towards bottom of frame with an area of staining on left side. Trigger guard bow and forearm iron retain 75% orig case color just starting to tone, trigger guard tang having toned silver. Top lever and top of frame have brilliant case color. Buttstock and forearm retain approx 90-95% orig varnish with a few light hunting marks and scratches throughout. Buttplate, as noted above, is excellent, though screws may also be replacements. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. A beautiful high condition 1889. 49531-45 JSL108 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1365

REMINGTON MODEL 1889 GRADE 2 HAMMER GUN.

SN 207856. 12 Ga. 30″ laminated steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO / ILION NY USA”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Water table marked with grade and SN. Full pistol grip stock with 14-3/8″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock with beautiful figure and fiddle back. Checkered in classic 2-point checkering. Splinter forend with horn teardrop tip, checkered with 2-point checkering. Receiver marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO” on both right and left sides. Weight: 7 lb 12 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 75% contrast laminated pattern, starting to tone and fade at forearm with scattered light staining and handling marks. Receiver retains approx 45% orig case color, particularly strong on top and lockplates, faded on bottom. Trigger guard and forearm iron have turned mostly gray. Buttstock and forearm retains approx 95% of their orig hand rubbed finish with various light handling marks and scratches. Mechanics are excellent. Bright and shiny bores with a scattered pit or two. Left tube with minor bulge in front of chamber area, though barely visible. 49531-46 JSL109 (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1366

*BEAUTIFUL HIGH CONDITION REMINGTON 1894 AE 12 GA.

SN 130046. 12 Ga. 26″ Damascus bbls. 3-3/4″ chambers. Choke: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead faintly marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Remington Arms Co hard rubber monogrammed and checkered butt. Splinter forearm with Curtis release with 3-point checkering. Buttstock with classic 2-point checkering is nicely figured. Unengraved receiver with “REMINGTON ARMS CO” stamped on both right and left sides. Weight: 6 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 95% bold vivid Damascus pattern with one light patch on bottom of left tube approx 8″ from muzzle and minor bulge in front of chamber in left tube which is nearly imperceptible. Receiver retains 95-98% bold orig case color, just starting to tone on bottom of frame. Trigger guard bow and forend iron retain most of their orig case color, just starting to tone. Trigger guard tang and top tang with hints of orig case color. Buttstock and forend retain 95% plus orig varnish with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bores bright and shiny. A super high condition 1894. 49531-73 JSL119 C&R (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1367

HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION REMINGTON MODEL 1889 GRADE 3 HAMMER GUN.

SN 52941. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA” with dolls head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forend with Deeley latch and horn teardrop tip. Buttstock is checkered in classic 2-point checkering. Receiver marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO” on both lockplates. Straight top lever. Weight: 8 lb 15 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 75-80% vivid Damascus pattern starting to tone near forend with minor stains and handling marks. Receiver retains approx 60% bright orig case colors, particularly strong on lockplates, starting to tone on bottom of frame and top. Trigger guard and forearm iron retain traces of orig case color. Buttstock and forearm retain approx 90% of their orig hand rubbed varnish with various nicks, impressions and handling marks. There is a small old chip at the nose of the comb. Checkering is crisp with light wear throughout. Bores are excellent with light pitting. Mechanics are crisp. 49531-71 JSL113 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1368

RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1889 GRADE 4 HAMMER GUN.

SN 61236. 12 Ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA” with doll’s head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Water table marked with SN and Grade 4 marking. Full pistol grip buttstock with 13-1/2″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock and splinter forend checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Forend with Deeley release and teardrop ebony tip. Receiver nicely border engraved with light scroll engraving and marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO” on both right and left sides, burst of scroll on trigger guard. Frame and hammer screws are engraved. Weight: 8 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 70-75% orig Damascus pattern. Receiver retains 15-20% orig case color, mostly turned gray. Trigger guard and forearm iron have toned. Buttstock is fair with a number of light scratches and gouges, one particularly deep gouge behind pistol grip on bottom left of grip. Forearm with light scratches and handling marks. Checkering is very good with wear. Buttstock retains about half of its orig varnish, starting to darken towards butt. Buttplate is very good. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with a few scattered pits and minor dents throughout. 49531-39 JSL140 (600-1,000) – Lot 1369

REMINGTON 1889 GRADE 2 HAMMER GUN.

SN 201682. 12 Ga. 28″ twist steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO / ILION NY USA” with dolls head extension. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forend and buttstock checkered in classic 2-point checkering. Forend with Deeley latch and horn teardrop tip. Lockplates marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO” on both right and left side. Straight top lever. Weight: 7 lb 11 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95-98% bold orig vivid twist steel pattern. Receiver retains approx 70-75% bright orig case colors, particular strong on top and sides, starting to tone and turn on bottom of frame. Trigger guard bow and forearm iron retain approx 75% orig case color, starting to tone. Trigger guard tang toned to gray. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain 93-95% orig varnish and various light scratches and handling marks throughout, particularly on forearm. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny with just a hint or two of minute roughness. 49531-70 JSL (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1370

REMINGTON 1885 GRADE 3 HAMMER GUN.

SN 18740. 10 Ga. 30″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Damascus top rib with steel front bead with 4 holes drilled in top, marked “E REMINGTON & SONS ILION NY”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered buttplate. Splinter forearm with Deeley latch and horn tip with teardrop. Buttstock checkered in standard 2-point pattern. Forearm also checkered in 2-point pattern. Receiver with light border and scroll engraving. Burst of scroll on trigger guard. Weight: 8 lb 13 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Fair. Bbls have turned mostly plum. Receiver gray with hints of case color remaining. Buttstock and forearm have been refurbished. Mechanics excellent. Bores are fair with deep pitting throughout. 49531-67 JSL122 (300-500) – Lot 1371

Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: This item is Antique not Modern, as such it is not subject to being registered via ATF.

SCARCE REMINGTON 1894 DE GRADE KNOWN AS “THE SWAN GUN”.

SN 107965. 12 Ga. 30″ “Legia” pattern Damascus bbls. Choked: MOD/MOD. Flat, matted, and tapered rib with single bead, third bite extension, ejectors and double triggers. Maker’s name and address are on the bbls. Receiver is beautifully engraved with about 70% coverage, extremely fine foliate arabesque patterns with the maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Floorplate has a wonderful vignette of a swan and mallard, which is where the name of this gun comes from. Wood is streaky marble cake French walnut with full checkered splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock with raised spear point checkered side panels and extensive checkering over the wrist and is 14-1/2″ over a Larry Del Grego solid red pad. There is a silver oval initial plate on the bottom. This exact shotgun is pictured on pp. 160/61 in Remington Dbl Shotguns, Semmer. Weight: 7 lbs. 9.7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbls retain 90-95% orig light brown Damascus patterns with light muzzle edge wear, a thin area over the forearm and a couple of minor nicks and dings. Receiver and floorplate retain 60-65% faded case colors, strong in the sheltered areas, with the balance turning silver. Wood is sound with the forearm showing moderate wear and some dark oil staining toward the rear end and a couple of chips from the edges of the bbl channels. Stock has some minor chipping around the receiver and back of the top tang with usual handling and use marks and retains most of fine professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bores with a few scattered spots of pitting. 49531-78 JSL114 C&R (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1372

*SCARCE REMINGTON 1894 CEO 16 GA.

SN 138604. 16 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: MOD/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib, steel front bead, marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO / ILION NY USA / ORDNANCE”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Beautifully figured full pistol grip buttstock with 14-3/16″ LOP over modern Decelerator pad with nickel shield in stock. Splinter forearm with Curtis button forearm opener, checkered in 2-point pattern. Buttstock checkered in classic 3-point pattern as typically found on C grade Remington. Receiver nicely scroll engraved with Remington Arms Co in a beautiful banner across both sides, surrounded by scroll. Bottom of receiver and trigger guard are nicely scroll engraved. Forearm iron is also nicely scroll engraved. Screw heads engraved in floral pattern. Weight: 7 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% factory blue. Receiver retains approx 40% orig case color, starting to tone throughout. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of their orig high polished blue. Buttstock and forearm with various light handling marks and scratches, retain most of their orig hand rubbed finish. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Really a scarce gun in this bore and bbl length. 49531-72 JSL126 C&R (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1373

*BEAUTIFUL REMINGTON 1894 CE GRADE.

SN 123180. 12 Ga. 30″ American Flag Bunting Damascus bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Tops of bbls marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock with silver shield with 14″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered butt. Beautiful straight grain walnut with 3-point checkering. Splinter forend with Curtis release, checkered in standard 2-point pattern. Receiver lightly engraved in traditional C grade pattern with burst of scroll and marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO” on both sides. Bottom of frame lightly scroll engraved. Trigger guard bow lightly scroll engraved with zig-zag pattern. Most screw heads engraved in floral pattern. Weight: 8 lb 4 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95-98% beautiful contrast Stars and Stripes pattern. Receiver retains 60-70% orig case color, starting to tone and fade. Trigger guard retains around half its orig blue, toned at tang. Forearm iron has toned. Buttstock and forearm with various light marks and scratches throughout, retains 95% hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny, chambers having been lengthened. Just a gorgeous high grade Remington that has been used but taken care of. 49531-74 JSL124 C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1374

*SCARCE REMINGTON 1894 CE GRADE.

SN 135967. 10 Ga. 32″ American flag Bunting Damascus patterned bbls. 2-7/8″ chambers. Choked: FULL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Remington Arms Co monogrammed and checkered butt. Buttstock with silver oval, checkered in 3-point pattern. Curtis style forend checkered in 3-point pattern with light scroll engraving on forearm iron. Receiver scroll engraved with Remington Arms Co in a nicely engraved banner on both sides. Bottom of frame with several bursts of scroll. Trigger guard bow scroll engraved, as is top lever. Weight: 10 lb 3 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% dark brown and black contrasted beautiful stars & stripes Damascus pattern. Receiver retains 30% light orig case colors, mostly on sides, having toned elsewhere. Buttstock and forend have been expertly refinished and retain 95-98% of their beautiful hand rubbed oil finish with light handling marks throughout and light losses near top tang. Ejectors need slight adjustment, otherwise mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with light frosting. 49531-75 JSL115 (2,250-4,000) – Lot 1375

Revised: 10/1/2015

Please Note: Typographical error in title, should read “1894” not “1984”.

*NEAR MINT REMINGTON 1894 AE GRADE.

SN 130485. 12 Ga. 28″ Damascus bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choke: IMP CYL/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead faintly marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Remington Arms Co hard rubber monogrammed and checkered butt. Splinter forearm with Curtis release with 3-point checkering. Buttstock with classic 2-point checkering pattern. Unengraved receiver with “REMINGTON ARMS CO” stamped on both right and left sides. Weight: 6 lb 12 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their bold orig Damascus pattern, just starting to tone, with a few light handling marks. Receiver retains 98-99% bright orig case color, just starting to tone with minute high point edge wear. Trigger guard bow and tang retain nearly all their orig case color. Forearm iron with traces of orig case color. Stocks are sound and retain 95-98% bright orig varnish with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. A beautiful near mint gun. 49531-77 JSL120 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1376

*REMINGTON 1894 AE GRADE 16 GA.

SN 115398. 16 Ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choke: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead faintly marked, hidden by rib matting, “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14″ LOP over Remington Arms Co hard rubber monogrammed and checkered butt. Splinter forearm with Curtis release with 3-point checkering. Buttstock with classic 2-point checkering. Unengraved receiver with “REMINGTON ARMS CO” stamped on both right and left sides. Weight: 6 lb 15 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90-95% dark contrast Damascus pattern with scattered light staining and handling marks. Receiver retains 75-80% beautiful orig case colors, starting to tone on bottom of frame. Trigger guard and forearm iron retain traces of orig case colors. Buttstock and forearm retain 95-98% orig varnish. Forearm with minute losses on sides near frame. Several screws lightly turned. Buttplate is excellent. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. 49531-76 JSL125 C&R (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1377

*HIGH CONDITION REMINGTON 1894 A GRADE.

SN 119064. 12 Ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choke: MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION NY USA” hidden by matting. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Remington Arms Co hard rubber monogrammed and checkered butt. Splinter forearm with Curtis release with 3-point checkering. Buttstock with classic 2-point checkering. Unengraved receiver with “REMINGTON ARMS CO” stamped on both right and left sides. Weight: 7 lb 4 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their dark contrast Damascus pattern with a couple of light pings. Receiver retains 80-85% bright orig case color, starting to tone on bottom of frame and high points. Trigger guard bow retains hints of orig case color, tang having turned silver. Forearm iron with traces of orig case color. Buttstock and forearm retain 95% orig varnish with scattered handling marks and scratches. Forearm with minor chip on left side and small dent in checkering on right side, otherwise checkering is strong and sharp throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. 49531-79 JSL123 C&R (800-1,200) – Lot 1378

*REMINGTON MODEL 1900 K GRADE 16 GA.

SN 311587. 16 Ga. 28″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, NY USA”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Round knob semi-pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Remington monogrammed and checkered butt. Splinter forend. Box lock action. Buttstock and forend with 3-point checkering. Sides of frame marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO”. Weight: 6 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 85-90% orig bbl blue with light handling marks and minor staining and toning. Receiver retains 35% orig case color, faded towards front of frame and bottom. Trigger guard has gone mostly gray. Buttstock and forend are very good with minor handling marks and hunting bumps and retain approx 85-90% orig varnish with minor losses. A tiny sliver of wood is missing from the forearm on the right side at frame. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny with light frosting. 49531-64 JSL103 C&R (750-1,250) – Lot 1379

*REMINGTON 1900 KED GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 345740. 12 Ga. 30″ Damascus steel bbl, matted tapered rib with steel front bead. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Ejectors and double triggers. Standard 1900 receiver with no engraving and marked “Remington Arms Co.” on each side. Mounted with straight grain walnut, checkered semi-pistol grip, Remington hard rubber buttplate and checkered splinter forend. LOP 14-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine, gun appears to be test fired only since restoration. Bbls retain virtually all their fine restored Damascus pattern with only a couple minor handling marks with a minor dent about 6″ from muzzle on left bbl. Receiver retains virtually all its restored case colors with a few minor handling marks. Stock is sound with crisp checkering, some minor nicks and dings and retains most of its restored finish. Forend is sound with crisp checkering, a few minor nicks and scratches and retains most of its restored finish. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety, strong ejectors and bores are lightly frosted with a couple minor shallow pits. 49531-68 JSL118 C&R (200-400) – Lot 1380

*REMINGTON MODEL 32 TRAP GUN.

SN 4227. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP MOD/MOD. Full length low profile ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and synthetic front sight. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, with safety that is currently frozen. Capped full pistol grip slight Monte Carlo stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over white lined Pachmayr pad with extra white spacer. Gold shield in stock with initials “ACS” with light scroll engraving and border engraved. Trap forend with 5-point checkering. Buttstock with 3-point checkering and checkered side panels. Both sides of receiver roll stamped. Left with Pointer in field, right with Setter in field. Bottom of frame marked “REMINGTON / MODEL 32”. Weight: 8 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 95% plus of what appears to be their orig bbl blue. Frame retains most of what appears to be its orig blued finish. Buttstock and forearm with minor handling marks, retains nearly all professional refurbished finish. There is a minor grain check behind top tang and in back of trigger guard, otherwise stocks show a beautiful fiddle back figure. Mechanics are fine, safety as noted. Bores are bright and shiny. 49503-46 JSL93 C&R; IVORY (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1381

*REMINGTON MODEL 1100 – SD GRADE F FOUR GUN SKEET SET.

SN M-002341-V/ M-002342-X/ M-002344-H/ M-002343-J. Cal. 12, 20, 28, and .410 ga. These four guns with ventilated ribs, have 25″ or 25-1/2″ bbls, and are factory engraved with large scrolled acanthus on actions, and 2″ onto bbls. Left sides are engraved “Matched Set of 4” “Remington MODEL 1100 – SD” and with SNs. All four are stocked with nicely figured American walnut, and have black “Old English” pads over 1/4″ spacers. Hand cut checkering is in modified fleur-di-lis style, with broad mullered borders. Matching figured forends have central checkered diamonds separated by mullered borders. 12 ga.: Bore diameter: .727. Bore restrictions: .008. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz, LOP 13-3/4″. 20 ga.: Bore diameter: .616. Bore restrictions: .005. Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz, LOP 13-7/8″ (no spacer). 28 ga.: Bore diameter: .544. Bore restrictions: .007. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz, LOP 14″. .410: Bore diameter at muzzle: .401. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, showing moderate use, with numerous marks in orig finish of metal and wood. Spacers are crudely fitted. 12 ga bbl has been ported. 28 ga gun has minor crack at toe. 49417-38 MGM93 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1382

Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Correct Serial Numbers are SN: S-350626V/S-350627X/S-350628J/S-350629H.

*REMINGTON 870-SD FOUR GUN SET.

SN 350626V/350627X/350628J/350629H. Cal. 12 GA, 20 GA, 28 GA, .410 GA. Full length low profile ventilated and matted rib with steel mid beads with white plastic front beads. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in three point pattern with gold shields near toe and white lined Remington black plastic buttplates. Forearms are nicely checkered in near full coverage pattern with ribbon and diamond in center. Receivers are lightly scroll engraved as are breech end of bbls and trigger guard bows. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining most original metal finish with light handling marks in stock, 20 GA gun with several divots towards toe otherwise they are very nice. 49417-39 JSL235 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1383

*REMINGTON MODEL 1100 CUSTOM ENGRAVED.

SN R095258K. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbl with vent rib, 2-3/4″ chamber white plastic front bead, steel mid-bead. Receiver nicely engraved with scroll and 2 quail on left and scroll and 2 pheasants on right, marked “SKEET” on right side. Forend with diamond checkering pattern. Buttstock with typical Remington Model 1100 checkering in fancy American walnut with high gloss finish. LOP 14-3/8″ over red “KICK-EEZ” pad. Full pistol grip stock. One choke tube included. Weight 7 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Excellent near new as customized. Bbl retains 97-98% blue. Buttstock and forend show beautiful high gloss finish, retaining 98-99%. Frame is excellent. 49323-3 JSL5 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1384

*BEAUTIFUL REMINGTON 11-48 CUSTOM .410 GAUGE.

SN 4135868. .410 ga. 25″ bbls. 3″ chambers. CHOKED: Full. Full length matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead and florescent front bead. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 3-pt pattern with 14-3/8″ LOP over white lined Fajen buttplate. Forearm checkered and 2-pt diamond pattern on sides. Receiver is scroll and game scene engraved with ducks in marsh scene on left and right surrounded by scroll, three silver ducks on left, two silver ducks on right. Trigger guard bow engraved “REED” in script surrounded by light scroll. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 10 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as customized. Bbl retains 95-97% of its custom blued finish. Buttstock and forearm have a couple of light handling marks, retain most of their custom hand rubbed finish. Receiver is excellent and retains most of its custom blue finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright, shiny bore. 49527-8 JSL267 IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1385

*BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM GOLD ENCRUSTED REMINGTON MODEL 31.

SN 20534. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbl. Choked: MOD. Full length matted ventilated rib with white plastic mid and front bead. Gold plated trigger. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in leaf and triangle pattern with LOP of 14-1/2″ over Kick-Eez pad. Forearm near full coverage checkered with ribbon pattern in center. Receiver is nicely gold inlaid throughout with gold pointers and pheasants on left, gold setter, gold pointer, and 3 gold quail on right all surrounded by gold grass, trees, and gold inlay with multi colored gold border pattern. Trigger guard is beautifully gold inlaid with overflowing cornucopia and gold stars on left side. Top of frame gold inlaid in border and scroll pattern. Weight: 8 lbs 12 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as customized. Bbl and receiver retain most of their custom blued finish. Slide retains 80-85% of its custom blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of their custom hand rubbed finish. There is a small chunk from bottom of pad. Bore is excellent. Mechanics are crisp. A tastefully appointed custom. 49503-38 JSL292 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1386

*WINCHESTER MODEL 20 410 GA.

SN 13670. Cal. 410 Ga. 26″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choked: Full. Neat little single shot 410 with top lever opener, straight grip stock, over checkered steel buttplate. Splinter forend with Schnable tip. Weight: 5 lbs 15 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as restored. Retains nearly all of a professionally restored finish to both wood and metal with high point edge wear and light handling marks. 49183-18 JSL289 C&R (500-700) – Lot 1451

*CUSTOM GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 12GA 2BBL SET.

SN 339776. Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choked: CYL with extra 30″ bbl Choked: Full. Solid matted ribs with brass mid and front bead. Flame grained American walnut buttstock checkered in 2 point pattern with diamond ebony insert and 13-1/4″ LOP over Winchester Repeating Arms Co HRBP. Forearm is checkered in 3 point pattern. Receiver and breech end of barrels are nicely scroll engraved and receiver is gold inlaid with two pointers and quail on left, setter and 2 quail on right. Gold line borders surround receiver and barrel hardware. Gold inlaid bust of dog’s head on bottom of frame and gold inlaid quail on end of mag tubes. Light scroll engraving on trigger guard. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine as custom finished. Retains most of its orig blued finish to all metal parts. Buttstock and forearm are very nice and retain most of their custom finish. Bores are very good with light orange peel. Mechanics are good. 49513-1 JSL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1452

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*WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 GOLD INLAID CUSTOM 20 GA.

SN 672070. Cal. 20 Ga. 28″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choked: FULL. Full length matted top rib with brass front bead. Buttstock checkered in 2 point pattern is flame grained American walnut with 14″ LOP over Winchester Repeating Arms Co. monogrammed and checkered buttplate. Forearm checkered in triangle pattern on sides. Receiver is nicely gold inlaid, two gold dogs on left with gold quail. Gold pointer on right with 2 gold quail surrounded by scroll engraving and gold line border inlay. Small wedge of engraving on bbl and trigger guard. Weight: 8 lb 3 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as custom finished. Bbl and frame retain 95-97% custom blued finish. Slide retains 75-80% of its custom blued finish. Buttstock and forearms are excellent as customized and retain most other hand rubbed custom finish with a few light handling marks throughout. Bore is very good. Mechanics are good. 49513-3 JSL291 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1453

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*CUSTOM GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER 1897.

SN 272588. 12 ga. 29-1/4″ bbl CHOKED: full. Full length matted rib with brass mid and front bead. Bbl with gold band and light scroll at breach. Straight grip stock is beautiful, flame grained American walnut with 13″ LOP over reproduction Winchester Repeating Arms Co. checkered buttplate, and checkered in 3-pt pattern. Buttstock contains 2 1897 Morgan Silver Dollars, one on each side. Forearm checkered in 3-pt pattern. Receiver is nicely engraved and gold inlaid. Two pointers and quail on left in gold surrounded by scroll and gold border. Setter and two quail on right in gold surrounded by scroll and gold border. Gold quail behind hammer. CONDITION: Extremely fine as custom finished. Retaining nearly all of its new finish to both wood and metal. Mechanics are very good. Bore is bright and shiny. 49513-2 JSL239 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1454

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*WINCHESTER MODEL 42 GOLD INLAID HIGH ART CUSTOM.

SN 110197. Cal. .410. 27″ bbl, 3″ chamber. Choked: SKEET. Full length raised matted rib with steel front bead. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two point diamond pattern is flame grained American walnut with 14-1/4″ LOP over Winchester checkered HRBP. Forearm checkered in diamond pattern. Receiver is beautifully scroll and game scene engraved throughout, left side with spaniel and quail in multi-color gold inlays and signed “Cargnel”. Top of frame fully scroll engraved with gold borders and multi-color gold inlaid bust of spaniel, right side scroll engraved with gold inlaid quail and multi-color gold inlaid spaniel surrounded by gold line work. Bbl lightly engraved at breech and muzzle with gold band. Trigger guard with gold line work and SN inlaid in gold. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retains virtually all of is custom finish to both wood and metal. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bore. Beautifully and tastefully appointed Model 42. 49417-42 JSL233 (7,500-10,500) – Lot 1457

*WINCHESTER MODEL 42 CUSTOM.

SN 108767. Cal. .410. 27″ bbl, 3″ chamber. Choked: FULL. Full length raised matted rib with steel mid and front beads. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in diamond two point pattern with 14″ LOP over Winchester monogrammed and checkered HRBP. Forearm is checkered in diamond pattern. Receiver is nicely custom engraved with gold inlaid pointers and quail in game scene on left surrounded by scroll, right side with gold setter and two quail in gold in field scene surrounded by scroll. Breech and trigger guard are also lightly scrolled. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retaining all custom finish to both wood and metal with a few light handling marks. Mechanics are very good, bore is bright and shiny. 49417-45 JSL234 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 1458

*EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 42 CUSTOM GOLD INLAID HIGH ART SHOTGUN.

SN 16247. .410 ga. 26″ bbl. 3″ chamber. Full choke. Full length matted ventilated rib with steel mid bead and red plastic front bead. Gold plated trigger. Capped full pistol grip buttstock is flame grained American walnut checkered in fancy multi panel fleur-de-lis pattern with 14″ LOP over Winchester Repeating Arms Co. monogrammed and checkered buttplate. Forearm near full coverage checkered in fancy ribbon and fleur-de-lis pattern. Receiver is beautifully and near full coverage scroll and game scene engraved with gold inlaid doves in field on left side and gold inlaid quail in farm field scene on right side all surrounded by perfectly executed scroll and gold border pattern. Muzzle band and choke marking in gold and most of receiver with gold inlaid border pattern. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extremely fine retaining most custom finish to both wood and metal with only minute handling marks throughout. Minor chip at toe in buttplate. Brilliant shiny bore. Mechanics are crisp. 49503-24 JSL286 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1459

*BEAUTIFUL HIGH ART WINCHESTER MODEL 42 CUSTOM.

SN 93593. Cal. 410 Ga. 28″ bbl. 3″ chamber. Choked: Full. Full length matted ventilated rib with steel mid bead and white plastic front bead. Gold plated trigger. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2 point pattern with 14″ LOP over slightly undersized Winchester Repeating Arms Co. monogrammed and checkered buttplate. Forearm checkered in diamond pattern on sides. Receiver beautifully and finely engraved and signed by Angelo Bee on both sides. Left side with 5 gold quail in highly detailed farm scene surrounded by beautifully executed floral and scroll pattern. Right side with 5 gold inlaid doves in highly detailed woods and field scene. Receiver is tastefully appointed with gold line borders throughout. Pigeon engraved on bottom of mag tube. Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extremely fine near new retaining nearly all of its custom finish to both wood and metal, just a couple of minute handling marks throughout. Brilliant shiny bore. Mechanics are crisp. A beautiful custom shotgun by a highly regarded and in demand engraver. 49503-25 JSL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1460

*BEAUTIFUL GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 42 CUSTOM.

SN 76565. Cal. 410. 27-1/2″ bbl. 3″ chamber. Full choke. Full length low profile ventilated rib with part synthetic ivory part brass front bead. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-9/16″ LOP over basket weave black Pachmayr pad. Beautiful flame grained American walnut buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern. Steel grip cap is engraved with gold inlaid Roadrunner. Forearm checkered on sides in 2-point pattern. Receiver is beautifully and fully scroll and floral engraved with gold borders and Western mining scene with a man, his dog and two mules on left and cowboy in chase scene on right, all in gold. Bottom of frame is fully engraved, as is breech end of bbl. Weight: 6 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as custom finished. Bbl, receiver and mag tube retain nearly all of their custom blued finish. Buttstock and forearm retain virtually all of their custom hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are very good. Bore is dusty but bright and shiny. A beautiful high art custom Model 42. 49503-26 JSL180 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1461

*WINCHESTER MODEL 42 SKEET GOLD INLAID CUSTOM.

SN 159429. .410 ga. 26″ bbl. 3″ chambers. CHOKED: Skeet. Full length Simmons ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead and red synthetic front bead. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in 3-pt pattern with 13-1/2″ LOP over white lined serrated rubber buttplate. Forearm checkered in diamond pattern on sides. Receiver is profusely engraved on right and left side with gold inlaid pheasants and large dog on left surrounded by scroll and three gold inlaid ducks surrounded by scroll on right. Trigger guard in script marked “Doug Reed” in gold color. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 4 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as customized. Bbl, frame and slide retain most of their custom blued finish, just starting to tone. Tube with about 75% custom blued finish remaining. Buttstock is very good, retaining most of its custom finish with finish starting to bubble near frame with minute losses. Forearm is excellent with fabric imprint in finish near tip. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. 49527-2 JSL272 IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1462

*WINCHESTER MODEL 42 .410.

SN 73248. Cal. .410. 25-1/2″ bbl, 3″ chamber. Choked: FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Full pistol grip stock checkered in two point pattern with 14-3/8″ LOP over Jostam recoil pad which is a modern replacement. Forearm checkered in diamond pattern. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, bbl retains 90-95% orig blue finish. Slide with 65-70% orig blue finish. Receiver retains 85-90% orig finish. Buttstock and forearm are very good with light handling marks and crazing and retain most of their orig finish with minor losses on forearm near frame. Mechanics are very good, bore is bright and shiny. 49417-75 JSL227 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1463

*HIGH ART GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 12 20 GAUGE SKEET.

SN 1490671. 20 ga. 25-1/2″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: WS-1. Full length ventilated rib with steel mid bead and red plastic front bead. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 13-5/8″ LOP over faux wood white lined buttplate. Pistol grip cap marked “REED”. Forearm checkered in diamond pattern on sides and in center. Receiver is near fully scroll engraved and outlined in gold with two gold dogs and five gold pheasants on left and four gold ducks on right. Bottom of frame with SN in gold and gold border throughout. Trigger guard is engraved in gold color “Doug Reed”. WEIGHT: 6 lbs 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as customized. Bbl and frame retain 92-95% custom blued finish. Slide retains 75-80% blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of their custom finish. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. 49527-3 JSL269 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1464

*GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 12 28 GA SKEET CUSTOM.

SN 810264. Cal. 28 Ga. 26″ bbl. 2-7/8″ chambers. Choked: SKEET. Full length matted rib with brass mid and front bead. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2 point pattern with 14-3/16″ LOP over Winchester Repeating Arms Co. monogrammed and checkered buttplate. Forearm is checkered in diamond pattern on sides and in center. Receiver is engraved with setter, pointer, and quail in gold on left in upland scene surrounded by scroll and five ducks in gold on right in marsh scene surrounded by scroll. There is a small wedge of engraving at breech and on top of frame. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine as customized retaining nearly all custom finish to wood and metal with only light handling marks. Checkering is extremely crisp. 49513-4 JSL293 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1465

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*GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 12 20 GA CUSTOM.

SN 1934582. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbl. 2-3/4″ Choked: WS1. Full length matted ventilated rib with steel mid bead and red front bead. Buttstock is American walnut checkered in 2-point pattern with 13-7/8″ LOP over Pachmayr white lined waffle pad. Grip cap is black plastic and marked in large capital letters “REED”. Forearm checkered in diamond pattern on sides and in center. Receiver is tastefully engraved and gold inlaid, left side with three ducks and pointer, right side with large tom turkey and pigeon surrounded by open scroll engraved pattern. Trigger guard with the name “Doug Reed” in script in gold color. Weight: 7 lb 5 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as customized. Bbl, receiver and slide retain 92-95% custom blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are very good retaining most of their custom finish. Buttstock with light loss of finish near receiver. Bore is excellent. Mechanics are crisp. 49527-1 JSL284 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1466

*CUSTOM ENGRAVED AND UPGRADED WINCHESTER MODEL 12 12 GAUGE.

SN 1897349. 12 ga. 25″ bbl, 2-3/4″ chambers, CHOKED: WS-1. Full length ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid and synthetic ivory front bead. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with fancy fleur-de-lis checkering and flame grained American walnut with 14-3/8″ LOP over Winchester red pad. Forearm fleur-de-lis and banner checkered in near full coverage pattern. Receiver lightly scroll and game scene engraved. Two pointers and turkey in scene on left, three geese in marsh scene on right, surrounded by light scroll. There is a light burst of scroll at breech end on both sides of bbl along with a modern engraved pigeon on bottom. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 1 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, as modified and upgraded. Retains nearly all of its new finish to both wood and metal. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. 49417-67 JSL254 IVORY (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1468

*WINCHESTER MODEL 12 20 GAUGE PIGEON UPGRADE.

SN 1920569. Cal. 20 Ga. 2-3/4″ chambers. 26″ bbl. Choked WS1. Milled vent rib with steel front and mid bead. Receiver nicely scroll engraved on right and left side. Stock checkered in fine fleur-de-lis pattern. Buttstock shows fine flame grained American walnut. Length of pull 14-1/2″ over Winchester red waffle pad. Blued steel grip cap. Bottom of mag. tube engraved with pigeon in Winchester style. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good as restored and customized. Bbl and frame show 95% plus custom blued finish. Stocks show most all of their custom hand rubbed finish. Bore excellent. Mechanics fine. 49291-23 JSL (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1470

*WINCHESTER MODEL 12 16 GAUGE AND 12 GAUGE BRACE.

SN 716836/1217030. 1) 16 ga. gun. 25-1/4″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers CHOKED: Cyl. Steel front bead. Full knob pistol grip stock with Winchester Repeating Arms Co. buttplate. Serrated line forearm. 2) 12 ga. gun. 27″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers CHOKE: Mod. Steel front bead. Full knob pistol grip stock with Winchester Repeating Arms Co. buttplate. Serrated line forearm. CONDITION: Both guns very good and appear original. 1) Bbl retains 75-80% orig blue. Frame with 40-50% orig blue. Buttstock and forearm very good with handling marks throughout retaining mostly older restored finish. 2) Bbl retains 85-90% orig blue. Frame with 80-85% orig blue. Buttstock and forearm very good with handling marks throughout retaining most of their orig finish. Bores are very good. Mechanics are crisp. 49510-6 JSL238 (1,250-2,050) – Lot 1471

*WINCHESTER MODEL 12 12 GAUGE.

SN 1684970. Cal. 12 GA. 28″ bbl, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD. Steel front bead. Full pistol grip buttstock with Winchester Repeating Arms Co. buttplate. Standard lined forearm. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent bbl retains most of what could be its orig blued finish with a couple light handling marks. Receiver retains most of its factory blued finish, likely an older restoration. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with light handling marks throughout and retain 90-95% orig finish with light losses at toe. Mechanics are excellent, bore is bright and shiny with minor orange peel. 49417-96 JSL226 C&R (600-900) – Lot 1472

*WINCHESTER MODEL 101 PIGEON PRESENTATION GRADE WITH CASE.

SN PK537650E. Cal. 12 ga. 27″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, choked skeet and skeet. Full length low profile matted ventilated rib with twin white plastic mid and front beads, marked “Presentation Grade”. Single selective trigger, automatic ejector, non-automatic safety. Beautifully figured full knob American walnut stock with 13-1/2″ LOP from rear position single trigger with “Winchester” marked black pad. Buttstock checkered in two point pattern with tear drop behind receiver. Schnabel forearm checkered in four point pattern with scroll engraved Deeley release. Receiver is fully and finely scroll engraved with two gold pheasants in game scene on right and left sides, bottom of frame fully scroll engraved with a large pigeon encased in scroll and trigger plate also fully scroll engraved with “Winchester” in a nicely cut panel. Trigger guard and top lever fully engraved. Housed in a Winchester green canvas and brown leather appointed case. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, bbls retain 97-98% orig blue with scattered light handling marks and minor light muzzle wear. Receiver retains nearly all of its orig blued finish. Stock and forearm are excellent with most orig finish remaining scattered light handling marks and scratches throughout. Mechanics are excellent, bore is bright and shiny with some leading. Case is very good. 49510-9 JSL184 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1473

*WINCHESTER MODEL 23 CLASSIC .410 WITH CASE.

SN 318. .410 ga. 26″ mono-blocked Winchester proof steel bbls. 3″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod/Full. Full length matted ventilated rib with white plastic mid and front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in 4-pt pattern with 14-3/8″ LOP over black Winchester pad. Brass oval on stock. Beavertail forearm checkered in 5-pt pattern with Deeley release and ebony tip. Receiver is lightly scroll engraved on sides. Gold quail on bottom. Trigger guard and lever are lightly scroll engraved. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. Likely test fired only. Retaining nearly all orig finish to both wood and metal. Mechanics are very crisp. Very tight, as new gun. Brilliant shiny bore. Winchester case is excellent. 49503-51 JSL275 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1474

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21.

SN 31247. Cal. 20 Ga. 28″ bbls. 3″ chambers, as marked. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Beavertail forend with roll type opener. Full pistol grip flame grained American walnut stock with 13-7/8″ LOP over Pachmayr white lined pad with additional white lined spacer. Standard field grade gun with 2-point checkering on butt, two triangular checkered panels on side of forearm with diamond pattern surrounding forearm release. Weight: 6 lb 15 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as restored. Both wood and metal retain virtually all of a professionally restored finish. Buttstock finish shows minor handling marks and craquelure, but overall very nice. Mechanics excellent. Bores bright and shiny, having recently been fired. 49503-20 JSL76 IVORY (6,000-9,000) – Lot 1478

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 STANDARD GRADE 20 GAUGE.

SN 8984. Cal. 20 GA. 26″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: WS1/WS2. Full length matted rib with twin white plastic mid and front beads. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in three point pattern with 13-1/2″ LOP from rear position single trigger over Winchester red pad. Beavertail forearm with roll type release checkered in standard pattern. Frame is unmarked and unengraved. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished, bbls, frame, top lever and trigger guard retain most of a professionally restored blued finish. Buttstock and forend retain most of a professionally restored finish with light handling marks throughout and minute losses around trigger guard. Bores are bright and shiny with light leading, mechanics are excellent. 49417-44 JSL224 C&R (6,500-8,500) – Lot 1479

*BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM GOLD ENCRUSTED WINCHESTER MODEL 21.

SN 15628. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: WS-1 WS-2. Full matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead, brass bead encased front sight. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 13-1/2″ LOP from rear position single trigger over black plastic buttplate with faux grain finish. Beavertail forend. Gun is beautifully engraved with gold inlays and line work throughout. Bbls are scroll engraved and gold inlaid with fancy gold line work at breech end. Forearm metal fully engraved with 3 gold ducks and gold line work. Receiver fully gold line engraved throughout. Right side with gold Setter and pheasants. Left side with gold Pointer and quail. Bottom of frame fully scroll engraved with two gold pheasants, “Skeet” marked in gold on the trigger plate. Pierced top lever is fully engraved with carved gold goose at thumb point with incredible detail. Trigger guard with gold Quail and ornate gold line engraving. Weight: 6 lb 12 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine as customized. Receiver and bbls retain virtually all their custom finish. Buttstock and forend retain virtually all their hand rubbed finish. Mechanics excellent. A beautiful “blingy” custom model 21 Skeet gun. 49527-4 JSL53 C&R; IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1480

*BEAUTIFUL HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD GUN WITH HANG TAG.

SN 28806. Cal. 16 Ga. 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers, as marked. Choked: CYL/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14″ LOP over Winchester black plastic buttplate. Stock shows beautiful contrasting grain. Beavertail forend with standard Field Grade checkering pattern. Left bbl marked “MODEL 21 / WINCHESTER / 16 GAUGE”. Weight: 6 lb 12 oz. PROVENANCE: Original hang tag. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls, receiver, trigger guard, trigger, and forend metal retain nearly all their orig blue with minute handling marks. Buttstock and forend retain virtually all their orig factory hand rubbed oil finish with a few light handling marks and scratches. Mechanics are excellent, ejectors slightly out of time. Bores are bright and shiny. An exceptional orig Model 21. 49473-1 JSL86 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1482

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*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DUCK GUN.

SN 27087. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ bbls. 3″ chambers. CHOKED: Full/Full. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 13-1/2″ LOP over Winchester red pad. Beavertail forearm with roll type release. Checkered in diamond pattern around release and triangle pattern on sides. Unengraved frame marked “DUCK” on trigger plate. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 12 oz. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Bbls retain 85-90% orig blued finish. Frame retains 85-90% of an older restored finish. Starting to tone on bottom, mostly vivid on sides. Buttstock and forearm have been refinished and retain most of their custom finish, with light handling marks throughout. Checkering lightly filled in. Forearm with minor repair on left side, but otherwise very good. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are very good. 49394-54 JSL261 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1483

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TOURNAMENT GRADE.

SN 3101. 12 GA, 25-15/16″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, CHOKED: WS1/WS2. Full length matted rib with white plastic mid and front bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with 14-5/8″ LOP over “Winchester” red pad. Beavertail forearm, checkered in standard grade pattern. Top of frame lightly stippled. Trigger plate marked “Tournament”. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 7 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retain 90-95% older restored blue. Receiver retains 85-90% factory quality restored finish with high point edge wear. Buttstock and forearm beautifully restored and retain nearly all of their custom finish. There is a minute grain separation in forearm at frame. Otherwise stocks are sound and checkering is excellent. Mechanics are excellent. Bright shiny bore. 49417-56 JSL206 C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1488

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*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DELUXE SKEET.

SN 19517. Cal. 12 GA. 26″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: WS1/WS2. Full length matted rib with steel mid bead and red plastic front bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in three point pattern with checkered side panels and 12-7/8″ LOP from rear position single trigger over Winchester red pad. Gold oval in stock engraved “L.G.DuPuy”. Beavertail forearm with roll type release checkered in five point pattern. Unengraved receiver marked “Deluxe Skeet” on bottom. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, bbls retain 85-90% older restored blue finish with a few light scratches and handling marks. Receiver retains 85-90% older restored dark blue finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of an older professionally restored finish. Mechanics are excellent, bores are bright and shiny. 49590-1 JSL216 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1489

*PRE-WAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GUN.

SN 13100. Cal. 12 ga, 2-3/4″ chambers, 26″ bbls with matted rib, red bead front sight and steel middle bead. Beavertail forend with standard skeet checkering pattern and roll-type forend release. Typical skeet grade gun with selective single trigger and auto ejectors. Non-automatic safety with orig safety slide. Bottom of floorplate marked “SKEET”. Replaced buttstock (likely by Fajen) with LOP 14-1/8″ from single trigger, full pistol grip; 2-point checkering. Fajen marked lined buttplate with small white spacer, newer buttplate screws. Bore diameter: left bbl .729 right bbl .730. Chokes: left – .007, right – .005. CONDITION: Overall very good. Bbls retain approximately 80-85% blue with loss toward breech end near chamber area. Exterior of bbls in very good condition. Bores are very good to excellent with one or two of the exterior dings showing through on the inside. Ribs are sound. Orig beavertail forend in very nice condition showing 90-95% hand rubbed finish with slight hairline crack on left side at muzzle end and a scratch at breach end showing some added finish. Frame shows approximately 90% blued finish with edge and corner wear. Top tang retains most of the blue, with lever approximately 95%. Trigger guard bow retains 90-95% blued finish with tang starting. Buttstock shows beautiful grain, likely American walnut, with crisp modern checkering. Overall a very nice Model 21 skeet gun. 49253-14 JSL2 C&R (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1490

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 12 GAUGE UPGRADE WITH CASE.

SN 24707. Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Single selective trigger, auto ejectors and automatic safety. Matted rib. Twin plastic bead sights. Receiver lightly scroll engraved in Grade 4 type pattern as customized. Replacement full pistol grip buttstock nicely checkered in fleur-de-lis pattern with steel grip cap that is nicely scroll engraved. 14-1/4″ LOP over soft “KICK-EZE” pad. Near fully checkered beavertail forend with 3 fleur-de-lis patterns. Weight 7 lbs. 12 oz. Bore diameter both bbls: .735, chokes left .015. Right .010. Gold cordura trunk case is lined in burgundy cloth. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished and customized with wood and metal retaining most of their custom finishes. Minute separation in stock behind top tang. Mechanics fine. Beautiful short barreled Model 21 custom. Case is excellent. 49323-1 JSL17 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1492

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD GUN.

SN 2413. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbl. Double triggers, extractors, full pistol grip. Right and left bbl with early markings. Steel bead front sight. Splinter forend with standard early forend release and 3-point checkering pattern. Frame unmarked with early non-recessed hinge pin, top tang with SN and “safe” in front of standard lined safety. Buttstock with full pistol grip to “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY” buttplate. LOP 13-7/8″. Chambers are 2-5/8″. Bore diameter: .729 both bbls with left bbl choked .034 and right bbl choked .011. Weight 7 lbs. 6 oz. CONDITION: Overall excellent. Bbls retain 85-90% orig bbl blue. Left muzzle with small dent to exterior. Small area of corrosion at breach. Bores excellent. Frame shows 80-85% blue with honest hunting wear on sharp edges and bottom of frame. Top tang and top lever retaining 85-90% blue. Trigger guard bow and tang have turned gun metal grey and brown with light freckling. Buttstock shows 85-90% hand rubbed finish, with left side stock cheek showing an old vertical scratch. Buttplate in very nice condition with minor chip at toe. Overall a very nice, useable and collectible early Model 21 just begging for birds. 49253-15 JSL1 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1493

*EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD GUN.

SN 1221. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/8 chambers. Fine 4-digit standard field grade model 21 with rare 32″ bbls. Double triggers and extractors. Standard rib with steel front bead and “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead. Bbls marked with typical early markings. Forend shows early 3-point checkering and early Model 21 forend release. Frame shows typical early non-recessed hinge pin. Non-selective safety with standard lined safety button. Full pistol grip with non-orig steel grip cap shows typical 2 point checkering. LOP is 13-7/8″ over “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO” buttplate that is a replacement with a fair fit. Bore diameter: both bbls .730 Chokes .033 left, right .030. Weight 7 lbs. 8 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Overall excellent as partially restored. 95% blue with excellent bores that are bright and shiny. Frame retains 90-95% blue. Top lever retains 60-70% of what could be its orig blue. Top tang retains 75-80% blue. Trigger guard bow shows 40-50% blue with trigger guard tang having toned. Orig forend wood in good condition with checkering partially smooth but still visible throughout, retaining half of its hand rubbed finish and checkering filled. Buttstock in very good condition showing a couple of minor bumps. Checkering filled lightly in and slightly worn from hunting wear over the years. Buttplate in very good condition with very few minor bumps and scratches. A rare early long barreled Model 21. 49253-16 JSL IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1494

*EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD GUN.

SN 19952. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Standard Model 21 matted rib with steel front sight. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 15-5/8″ LOP over orig Winchester Repeating Arms Company serrated buttplate. Beavertail forend with roll type release. Checkered in standard 2-point field grade checkering pattern on butt and beavertail forend with panels on side and at forend release. Weight: 7 lb 5 oz. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new. Retaining 98-99% strong orig bbl blue with a few light handling marks and scratches. Receiver retains 97-98% deep orig blue with a few light handling marks and minor loss on bottom of frame in front of trigger plate. Forend metal and trigger guard retain nearly all their orig blue with a few minute scratches. Stocks are near mint with minor handling marks and show virtually all their orig hand rubbed finish with slight craquelure at toe. Mechanics are fine. Bores bright and shiny. A really fine high condition early Model 21 Standard Grade gun. 49473-9 JSL83 C&R (3,000-5,500) – Lot 1495

*BEAUTIFUL GRADE III BROWNING AUTO-22 WITH CASE.

SN 71T64501. Cal. .22 LR. 19-1/2″ bbl, with fixed front blade sight, rear flip up sight, gold plated trigger. Full knob pistol grip stock with 13-7/8 LOP over serrated steel buttplate. Buttstock is beautifully skip line checkered in three point pattern. Forearm is also skip line checkered in three point pattern. Receiver is beautifully near full coverage engraved in floral and scroll pattern by Angelo Bee, and signed on bottom left. Left side of receiver with setter flushing two pheasants in game scene. Top of receiver with bust of dog and duck in his mouth surrounded by floral pattern. Right side of receiver with setter and three ducks taking off in a pond scene. Trigger guard lightly scroll engraved, bottom of frame with scalloped engraving. Buttstock with pretty fiddle back figure. Factory luggage case and box with instruction pamphlets. Weight: 5 lbs. 1 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Retaining most orig factory finish throughout, buttstock with a few light scratches in particular two on left side of receiver that are deeper than any others. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bore. Case and box are very good, box end labels are missing. 49291-26 JSL187 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1500

*RARE GOLD ENCRUSTED BROWNING SUPERPOSED PREWAR MIDAS GRADE.

SN 4684. 12 ga. 32″ bbls. 3″ chambers. CHOKED: Imp.Mod./Full. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with white plastic mid bead and fluorescent orange front bead. Miller single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non automatic safety. Beautifully figured capped full pistol grip buttstock is a modern replacement with 14-1/2″ LOP over black Decelerator pad. Brass shield in grip cap marked “Brent Umberger / Master Stock Maker”. Forearm is nicely checkered with fancy point pattern near tip. Receiver is gold inlaid throughout with gold borders and gold line work. Top of frame is finely stippled with gold line work. Gold eagles on both right and left side in a triangular shaped pattern with serrated lined background. There is also a gold eagle and gold line work engraved on the trigger guard. Stock is FKLT configuration. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain most of an older professionally restored finish as do frame, trigger guard and top lever. Buttstock and forearm are outstanding as customized and noted above and retain most of their hand rubbed finish with a few light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. A rare Superposed. 49503-44 JSL264 C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1508

*BEAUTIFUL BROWNING DOUBLE SIGNED MIDAS SUPERPOSED.

SN 34812 S74. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: FULL/MOD. Full length low profile ventilated matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejector, non-automatic safety. Stock is FKLT configuration with 14-1/2″ LOP over white lined Browning waffle pad. Trap forend. Beautifully figured stock checkered in standard Midas point and leaf pattern. Receiver is beautifully engraved and gold inlaid. Left side with 3 gold pheasants surrounded by gold line work and floral scroll, signed by “R. Dewil”. Right side full floral scroll engraved and gold inlaid with 3 ducks in marsh scene, signed by “R. LeMarchand”. The depth and qualify of this particular game scene are extraordinary. Bottom of frame is fully and finely engraved in floral and scroll pattern with gold inlaid, highly detailed, flying quail. Trigger guard finely engraved with floral scroll and open shield at bow. Weight: 8 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls, frame, forend iron and trigger guard retain nearly all of their factory blue. Forearm and buttstock retain nearly all of their high gloss factory finish with light handling marks and one minute grain separation where trigger guard bow meets trigger guard tang. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Overall a really gorgeous Midas with much better than average engraving. 49503-48 JSL96 IVORY (7,000-11,000) – Lot 1509

*BEAUTIFUL BROWNING MIDAS 12 GA.

SN 47228S5. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ Bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: Full/Full. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid and front bead. Gold plated single selective triggers, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock is FKLT configuration, checkered in standard Midas grade point and leaf pattern with 14-9/16″ LOP over Browning white lined waffle pad. Forearm checkered in five point pattern. Receiver is beautifully scroll and floral engraved with gold inlays of pheasants in wood scene on left and gold ducks in marsh scene on right. Bottom of frame with gold inlaid quail all surrounded by beautifully executed floral and scroll pattern. Signed on both sides “A. DIERCKX”. Wood has incredible grain and color. Accompanied by Browning hard case. Weight: 8 lbs 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new retaining nearly all factory orig finishes to both wood and metal. Likely test fired only. Case is excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. Mechanics are crisp. With a combination of exceptional engraving, exceptional wood, and exceptional condition it would be hard to improve upon this Midas. 49503-4 JSL290 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1510

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*BEAUTIFUL BROWNING SUPERPOSED MIDAS GRADE BROADWAY TRAP.

SN 37820 S5. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP MOD/FULL. Browning low profile ventilated Broadway rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Single selective gold plated trigger, ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock is FKLT configuration, beautiful flame grained American walnut, with 14-5/8″ LOP over Browning white lined waffle pad. Round nose forearm. Receiver is beautifully engraved, signed “A. Dierckx” on both sides of receiver. Left side gold inlaid with 3 gold pheasant surrounded by gold line work and full coverage foliate scroll. Right side with 3 ducks in marsh scene surrounded by gold line work and full coverage foliate scroll. Bottom of receiver masterfully engraved in full coverage foliate scroll with gold quail flying. Forearm iron and top tang with beautiful geometric designs. Standard Midas point and leaf checkering pattern on butt with 5-point checkering on forearm. Weight: 8 lb 4 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Has been fired but very well taken care of. Bbl and frame retain virtually all of their factory blue. Stocks retains nearly all their orig high gloss finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. A stunning and classy Midas Grade. 49503-47 JSL91 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1511

Revised: 10/3/2015

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*BROWNING MIDAS GRADE BROADWAY TRAP.

SN 2113 S9. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted Broadway low profile ventilated rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock is FKST configuration, 14-1/4″ LOP over red serrated “KICKEEZ” pad with small black spacer. Trap forend, checkered in standard Midas 3-point checkering pattern. Buttstock checkered in standard Midas pattern with point and leaf pattern through grip. Receiver fully and finely scroll and floral engraved and gold inlaid. Left side with 3 pheasant in gold surrounded by fancy gold line work. Bottom of frame with quail in flight in gold. Right side of frame with 3 ducks in flight in marsh scene, also surrounded by gold. Overall this gun is exquisitely engraved with beautiful shading in background of scroll throughout. Trigger guard bow fully engraved with shield that is absent of initials. No engraver signature noted.Weight: 8 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retaining 98-99% orig blued finish to bbls, frame, trigger guard and forearm iron. Buttstock and forearm both excellent with minor handling marks. Finish on left side of buttstock, though vibrant, has turned slightly cloudy but does not detract from gun. Mechanics are excellent. Bores bright and shiny. Beautiful high art Superposed trap gun. 49503-49 JSL90 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1512

*BEAUTIFUL BROWNING P1H SUPERPOSED.

SN P33RN1260. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: SKT/CYL. Full length matted low profile rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock configuration is FKLT with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning hard plastic buttplate. Receiver finely engraved in scroll and leaf pattern with 2 gold inlaid quail on left and right. Bottom of receiver in leaf and scroll pattern, as is trigger guard bow. Nicely figured buttstock and forend with classic 2-point checkering. Weight: 5 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain virtually all their orig blue. Frame, trigger guard, forearm iron and top lever retain virtually all their factory blued finish. Buttstock and forearm retain virtually all their orig high gloss finish with light handling marks. Mechanics excellent and crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Pretty little 20 ga Browning. 49291-39 JSL98 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1513

*BEAUTIFUL CASED BROWNING MALLARD WATERFOWL SUPERPOSED.

SN 864PM00137. Cal. 12 Ga. 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD / FULL. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and simulated ivory front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, auto ejector, non-automatic safety. Stock is RKLT configuration with 14-5/8″ LOP over skip line checkered butt. Frame is beautifully scroll engraved with two gold mallards on right and left and two gold mallards on bottom and inlaid in gold “American Mallard 137 of 500 / Anas Platyahynchos” on the bottom of frame. Trigger guard beautifully acanthus engraved with gold mallard head on bow. Stocks are beautifully checkered with nicely figured walnut. Accompanied by beautiful brass cornered full walnut case with maroon velvet lining and leather handle. Weight: 7 lb 2 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine. As new. Has been fired but very well cared for. Bbl retains virtually all its org blue. Frame is excellent. Buttstock shows virtually all its orig hand rubbed oil finish with minute handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. Case is excellent overall with minor handling marks. Overall a beautiful high art Browning Superposed. 49291-29 JSL66 IVORY (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1515

*VERY EARLY 20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED WITH GRADE IV ENGRAVING.

SN 1829. (1950) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls marked for IC and Mod, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with early Browning St. Louis address with steel and chamber information on left, with Browning patent information and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved with early grade IV European style showing near full coverage oak leaves and acorns framing game scenes of dogs, birds, and foxes; a fox carrying pheasant is returning to two kits in den with deep wooded background on left side. Right side depicts two setters and three pheasant, setter in foreground retrieves a fallen pheasant while setter in background watches another pheasant fall, as a third pheasant flushes. Two doves, one perched another flying, are on bottom of action. A pheasant perched on a branch is on trigger guard bow. Engraving is unsigned. Nicely streaked and lightly fiddle figured red-toned European walnut round knob long tang buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over hard rubber Browning buttplate. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. One piece field forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.613, bottom -.614. Bore restrictions: top -.023 (full), bottom -.014 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Factory records indicate this left the factory as a “Grade 1”. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining nearly all of what appears to be orig finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light handling marks. Gold plate on trigger is excellent. Bores are excellent. Mechanically smooth and crisp. 49291-37 MGM162 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1516

*EARLY POST WAR BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE FOUR.

SN 20742. 12 ga. 30″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod/Full. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non automatic safety. Beautiful custom buttstock is capped pistol grip with long tang, checkered in 3-pt pattern and 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning white lined waffle pad. Trap forearm checkered in 5-pt pattern. Receiver is finely and beautifully engraved with large fighting cock pheasants on left side in game scene surrounded by scroll and arrow border pattern. Right side engraved with 7 pheasants in wood scene also surrounded by well cut scroll and arrow border pattern. Bottom of frame is nicely scroll engraved with bust of spaniel and pheasant in his mouth, surrounded by nicely cut scroll. Trigger guard, top tang and forearm iron are lightly scroll engraved. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 3 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 95-98% of an early factory re-blued finish showing great tone and fire and could pass for orig. Buttstock and forearm as noted retain nearly all of their custom high gloss finish with just a coupe of minute handling marks throughout. Receiver is French gray and retains most of an older, likely factory restored, condition. Brilliant shiny bores. Mechanics are crisp. A lovely and scarce trap gun. 49503-66 JSL298 C&R; IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1517

*12 GAUGE BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY R. COENEN.

SN 95816S8. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for improved cylinder and modified. Field configuration, standard finish, short tang, round knob. Nicely figured crotch American walnut stock with Browning pad. Typical Diana engraving, signed on both sides by “R. Coenen”. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent. Some finish lifting on left side of forend. Bores and mechanics are excellent. 49181-49 MGM157 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1518

*BROWNING POINTER GRADE SUPERPOSED.

SN 71855. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP MOD/IMP MOD. Full matted low profile ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and synthetic front sight. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock configuration if FKLT with 14-9/16″ LOP over slightly compressed Browning white lined waffle pad. Trap forend. Receiver is beautifully engraved in game scene, signed by “L. Vrancken” on both sides of receiver. Left side with Setter and duck in marsh scene surrounded by scroll, right side with Pointer and pheasant in woods scene surrounded by scroll. Bottom of frame nicely scroll engraved with two birds surrounded by scroll. Trigger guard bow and forearm nicely scroll engraved. Buttstock finely checkered with 3-point checkering, as is forearm. Buttstock is a pretty piece of fiddle back walnut. Weight: 8 lb 2 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 95-98% of what appears to be factory orig blue, though could be an older rust blued restoration. Chambers having been lengthened. Buttstock and forend retain nearly all of their restored high gloss finish, checkering is sharp. Near invisible repair at left side of forearm at frame and minute stock separation behind frame on bottom of left side, which does not in any way detract from this gun. Mechanics are very good, ejectors may need slight adjustment. Bores bright and shiny. A beautiful Pointer Grade engraved by Vrancken. 49503-70 JSL92 IVORY (4,500-6,500) – Lot 1519

*BEAUTIFUL BROWNING SUPERPOSED ONE OF FIVE THOUSAND P3 20 GAUGE WITH BOX.

SN P33BC1058. 20 ga. 26″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Imp.cyl/Mod. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in 2-pt pattern with fancy bead border and 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Forend with Deeley release and Schnabel tip checkered in 3-pt pattern with fancy beaded border. Receiver is beautifully and near full coverage engraved, signed on left side “J Lewanczyk”. Left side of frame with setter and pheasant surrounded by scroll and marked in a beautiful banner “One of Five Thousand”. Right side engraved with a pointer and two quail, a bust of John Browning and in banner says “Browning Classic”. Bottom of frame fully scroll engraved with bust of quail in center. Trigger guard is lightly scroll engraved with Browning emblem in bow. Forearm and top lever also nicely scroll engraved. WEIGHT: 5 lbs. 14 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retaining virtually all orig finish to both wood and metal. Likely test fired only. Only a couple of minute handling marks. Box is excellent with corner and edge wear. Outer covering with some scuff marks. 49291-22 JSL278 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1520

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*BEAUTIFUL GOLD INLAID B-25 125TH ANNIVERSARY BROWNING SUPERPOSED.

SN 325MZ03634. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbl. 3″ chambers, as marked. Choked: IMP CYL/FULL. Full length low profile matted ventilated rib with two white plastic bead sights. Gold plated checkered single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Beautifully grained buttstock is FKLT configuration with 14-1/2″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Buttstock and forend with classic 2-point checkering. Case colored receiver gold inlaid “125 YEARS / BROWNING / 1878 * 2003” on both sides with gold line work surrounding. Bottom of frame with fancy gold line work, gold inlaid “ONE OF 50” and “B 25”. Trigger guard, forend iron and top lever also beautifully bone and charcoal case hardened. Beautiful slim forearm with Schnable tip. Weight: 7 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. Likely test fired only. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blued finish. Receiver, trigger guard, forearm iron and top lever retain virtually all of their beautiful bold vivid case colors. Trigger retains nearly all of its orig gold plating. Buttstock and forearm are exceptionally fine with minor handling marks only and retain virtually all their orig finish. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Stunning near mint high grade commemorative Browning. 49291-38 JSL97 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1521

Revised: 10/1/2015

Please Note: This is a skeet gun and the barrel markings reflect this.

*BROWNING GRADE I SUPERPOSED 28 GAUGE.

SN 1380F6. Cal. 28 GA. 26-3/8″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock is RKLT configuration checkered in two point pattern with 14-15/16″ LOP over Pachmayr white lined pad. Round nosed forearm checkered in two point pattern on sides, engraved in standard Grade I pattern with light floral and scroll engraving. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, bbls retain 95% orig blued finish with light handling marks. Receiver retains 85-90% orig blued finish with high point edge wear. Trigger guard retains 60% orig blued finish mostly on bow, tang has toned. Buttstock and forend have crazed with craquelure and retain 85-90% orig varnish with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-63 JSL231 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1522

*CASED BROWNING 20 GAUGE SUPERLITE SUPERPOSED.

SN 601727V70. Cal. 20 Ga. 1971 vintage. 2-3/4″ chambers. 26-1/2″ bbls with ventilated rib, simulated ivory front and “certifiable pre-ban ivory” center bead. Schnabel forend. Single trigger, auto-ejectors, non-auto safety. Classic 2-pt checkering. English grip with long tang. LOP 13-3/4″ over “Browning” hard plastic black buttplate. Gold-plated trigger. Choke: T – MOD, B – I/C. Weight: 5 lbs. 13 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Bbl retains approximately 95% orig bbl blue with losses at muzzle and scattered handling marks. Frame retains 97-98% orig blue. Stock and forend show most of the high gloss finish with a few very light handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Case is very nice with minor scrapes and wear. A very pretty Superlite. 49291-6 JSL41 IVORY (2,500-3,000) – Lot 1523

*FINE BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 1 SUPERLITE.

SN 58546V69. Cal. 20 Ga. 26-1/2″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Ventilated rib. Steel front bead. Single trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Early Superlight slim forend. 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning hard plastic buttplate. English grip stock with standard 2-point checkering. Receiver lightly border engraved. Cased in a Browning Hartmann case with orig instruction pamphlet and envelope included. Weight 5 lbs. 14 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbl retains 98-99% orig blue with minute handling marks. Frame and trigger guard retain nearly all orig blue. Stocks are excellent with only minor handling marks. Mechanics crisp. Case is excellent. 49291-7 JSL45 (2,500-3,000) – Lot 1524

Revised: 10/1/2015

Please Note: Stock and forend have been refinished.

*EARLY BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 1 20 GAUGE.

SN 911. 20 ga. 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod/Full. Full length matted raised top rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead and red plastic front bead. Single selective trigger, auto ejectors, non automatic safety. Stock is RKLT configuration checkered in 2-pt pattern with 13-5/8″ LOP over serrated lined HRBP. Forearm is checkered in 3-pt pattern. Receiver is lightly scroll and floral engraved in standard Grade 1 pattern. WEIGHT: 6 lbs 7 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 90-95% factory blued finish. Receiver retains 85-90% orig blue with high point edge wear and losses on form iron at bottom. Trigger guard retains about half of its orig blue as does forearm metal. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their factory finish. Checkering is mostly sharp, though lightly worn at knob with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. 49527-12 JSL271 C&R; IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1525

*BROWNING GRADE I SUPERPOSED LIGHTNING.

SN 13614. Cal. 20 GA. 26-3/8″ bbls, 3″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock is RKLT configuration with two point checkering and 14-1/2″ LOP over Browning waffle pad. Round nose forend checkered in two point pattern on sides. Receiver engraved in typical Grade I pattern with light floral and scroll engraving on sides and bottom of frame marked “Lightning/Browning”. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 4 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, bbls retain 85-90% orig blued finish with a few light handling marks and scratches. Receiver retains 85-90% factory blued finish with high point edge wear and handling marks. Buttstock and forearm retain most of a professionally restored finish with light handling marks throughout, there is a small restored crack near trigger guard on right side. Mechanics are excellent, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-69 JSL228 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1526

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE I 20 GAUGE.

SN 43064V6. Cal. 20 GA. 26-3/8″ bbls, 3″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock is FKST configuration checkered in two point pattern with 14-1/8″ LOP over Browning hard plastic buttplate. Forearm checkered in two point pattern on sides. Receiver is engraved in standard Grade I pattern with light floral and scroll engraving. Bottom of frame is marked “Lightning/Browning”. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, retaining most factory finish to both wood an metal with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bores. 49417-71 JSL232 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1527

*BROWNING LIGHTNING 20 GAUGE SUPERPOSED.

SN 59731V70. Cal. 20 Ga. 26-1/2″ bbl. 3″ chambers. Single trigger, auto ejectors, non-automatic safety. Gold-plated trigger with 14-1/4″ LOP over black Browning buttplate. Stock is FKST configuration. Standard 2-pt checkering. Lightly scroll engraved in typical Grade – “1” – pattern. Weight 6 lbs. 3 oz. Choke: T – MOD, B – I/C. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 95-98% orig blue with light handling marks. Receiver retains about 95% orig blue with high edge wear and light toning at corners. Buttstock and forend retain most of their orig varnish with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. 49291-5 JSL35 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 1528

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 1.

SN 26534V2. Cal. 20 Ga. 28″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Full length low profile matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead and synthetic ivory front sight. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock configuration is RKLT with 14″ LOP over orig Browning hard plastic buttplate. Checkered and engraved in standard Grade 1 pattern. Weight: 6 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Bbls and frame retain nearly all their orig deep blued finish. Stock and forend are excellent over, retaining nearly all factory finish with light handling marks and a couple of hunting bumps throughout. Mechanics excellent, ejectors are in time. Bores are bright and shiny. Has been used but well taken care of. 49503-67 JSL87 IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1529

*CASED BROWNING GRADE “1” LIGHTNING SUPERPOSED.

SN 624V71. Cal. 20 Ga. 28″ bbl with vent rib, steel front bead. 3″ chambers. Single trigger, auto-ejectors, non-automatic safety. Gold-plated trigger with 14-3/8″ LOP over “Browning” black plastic buttplate. Standard 2-pt checkering on buttstock and forend. Stock is FKLT configuration. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. Bore diameter: Both .620. Choke: T -.024, B -.012. 1972 vintage. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall showing little evidence of use. Bbl and frame retain most of their orig factory finish with light marks. Stock and forend are excellent, showing light handling marks, but overall excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Case is very nice with orig Browning instruction packet included. 49291-4 JSL40 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 1530

*HIS AND HERS GRADE 1 BROWNINGS.

SN 05558PX123/7217572. 1) His- 12 ga. Superposed 28″ bbls, 3″ chambers CHOKED: Mod/full. Full length, matted, low profile, ventilated rib with steel bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock is “FTLK” configuration checkered in 2-pt pattern. 14-3/4″ LOP over Browning white lined waffle pad. Browning round nose forearm checkered in 2-pt pattern on sides. Gun is engraved in standard Grade 1 pattern with light scroll and floral engraving. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 13 oz. 2) Hers- 20 ga. Citori 26″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers CHOKED: Mod/Mod. Full length, matted, low profile ventilated rib with steel mid and front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non automatic safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered 2-pt pattern with 13-1/2″ LOP. Forend with Schnabel tip and Deeley release, checkered in 2-pt pattern on sides. Receiver engraved in standard “Citori” Grade 1 pattern with light scroll engraving on sides. Browning emblem on trigger guard. WEIGHT: 5 lbs 14 oz. CONDITION: 1) Very good. Bbls retain 65-70% orig blued finish with scattered like freckling. Receiver retains 50-60% blue with high point edge wear and handling marks. Buttstock and forearm are very good, retaining most of an older restored finish. There is an old repaired crack on right side of forearm. Otherwise stock are sound with light handling marks and hunting bumps throughout. Bores are bright and shiny with minor pitting. Mechanics are very good. 2) Excellent. Has been fired but well taken care of. Retains most orig finish to both wood and metal with a few light handling marks throughout. Bores are excellent, mechanics are crisp. 49510-5 JSL245 (1,200-1,900) – Lot 1531

*BROWNING 12 GA SUPERLITE GRADE I.

SN 99076S9. Cal. 12 GA. 26-3/8″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chamber. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in two point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning hard plastic buttplate. Browning round nosed forend checkered in four point pattern. Receiver lightly border engraved with floral pattern near breech. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine nearly new, retains most of orig finish to wood and metal with a couple of light handling marks and light losses on top tang near safety. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bore. 49417-70 JSL229 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1532

*BROWNING GRADE ONE SUPERPOSED.

SN 21293S73. Cal. 12 Ga. 26-1/2″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Single trigger, auto ejectors, non automatic safety. Ventilated rib with small steel front bead. FKLT stock configuration. 14-1/4″ length of pull over Browning buttplate. Finely figured stock. Standard grade one engraving. Chokes top bbl MOD. Bottom bbl I/C. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Shows scant evidence of having been fired. With both wood and metal retaining virtually all factory finishes. 49291-3 JSL26 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1533

*EARLY GRADE 1 BROWNING SUPERPOSED.

SN 3410C. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full matted steel rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads marked “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock is FKLT configuration. 14-7/16″ LOP over slightly compressed Browning white lined waffle pad. Standard forearm with early 4-point checkering. Buttstock with standard 2-point early Grade 1 checkering. Receiver lightly border engraved with floral burst at hinge pin. Weight: 8 lb 5 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 95-98% of what appears to be orig bbl blue. Frame, trigger guard and forearm iron retain most of a professionally restored finish that has aged and toned. Stocks retain most of a professionally restored finish with light handling marks throughout. Buttstock with nice contrast in grain could be an older restock. A very nice early Superposed. 49503-69 JSL89 C&R; IVORY (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1534

*BROWNING GRADE 1 12 GAUGE SUPERPOSED.

SN 20631S70. Cal. 12 Ga. 28″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Single trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Vent rib bbl with steel front bead. Receiver lightly scroll engraved and blued. Lovely straight grain full pistol grip stock. 14-1/4″ LOP. FKST stock configuration. Chokes: top bbl: .033, bottom bbl: .015. Weight 7 lbs. 7 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent showing limited use. Bbl and frame retain 95-97% orig bbl blue. Stocks show 95-97% varnish with a few minor hunting bumps and scratches. Overall a beautiful superposed. 49291-2 JSL25 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1535

*BROWNING LIGHTNING 12 GAUGE SUPERPOSED.

SN 54072S6. Cal. 12 Ga. 26-1/2″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Single trigger, auto ejectors, non automatic safety. Ventilated rib. Steel front bead. 1967 vintage. RKLT stock configuration with 14-3/8″ LOP over black decelerator pad with 1/4″ black spacer. Standard Grade One engraving. All numbers match. Weight 7 lbs. 10 oz. Chokes: T MOD, B Full. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished, showing little evidence of having been used. Bbls retain most of their restored blue. Receiver and stock retain most all of their restored finish. Engraving lightly polished but still sharp throughout. Bore is very good with leading. Mechanics fine. 49291-1 JSL33 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1536

*BROWNING GRADE 1 LIGHTNING SUPERPOSED.

SN S83744 S8. Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Full length low profile matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and white plastic front sight. Single selective gold plated trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock is FKST configuration, 14-7/16″ LOP over Browning white lined waffle pad. Standard Grade 1 checkering pattern. Skeet forearm. Receiver and trigger guard lightly floral engraved in standard Grade 1 pattern. Bottom of frame marked “Lightning / Browning”. Weight: 7 lb 11 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls, receiver, trigger guard and forearm retain nearly all their orig blued finish. Checkering is sharp. Stocks retain nearly all their orig high gloss finish with minor handling marks and one small gouge on bottom of stock. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are excellent. 49503-68 JSL94 IVORY (1,750-2,750) – Lot 1537

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED LIGHTNING GRADE “1”.

SN 213PW03222. Cal. 12 Ga. 28″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Auto-ejectors, single trigger, non-automatic safety. Ventilated rib with steel front bead. Engraved in typical Grade “1” style with (Lightning Browning) engraved on bottom of frame. Stock configuration is FKLT. LOP 14-1/4″ over black Browning buttplate. Stock is nicely grained American walnut. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. Choke: T – IMP. MOD., B – MOD. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 97-98% orig bbl blue. Receiver retains 95-97% orig blue with slight losses on corners and high points of frame. Buttstock and forend retain most of their retouched high gloss finish with wood starting to lighten between toe and full knob. Trigger guard retains approximately 90-95% blue starting to tone at tang. Mechanics crisp. Bore excellent. 49291-13 JSL37 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1538

*EARLY BROWNING GRADE “1” SUPERPOSED.

SN 16589. Cal. 12 Ga. 28″ ventilated rib bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Single trigger, ejectors and non-automatic safety. Bbls with steel front bead. Standard early Grade “1” engraving. 12-3/4″ LOP over “White Line” Pachmayr pad. Stock is RKLT configuration. Standard 2-pt checkering pattern. Bottom of frame marked “BROWNING TRADE MARK”. Weight 7 lbs. 2 oz. Bore diameter: Both .726. Choke: T -.022, B -.015. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 92-95% orig finish with hints of freckling. Bore is excellent. Frame retains about 85% orig blue with light freckling. Trigger guard bow retains most of its blue, toned at tang. Stock finish very good with light crazing and cracquelure. Mechanics excellent. Ejectors in time. 49291-27 JSL34 (750-1,250) – Lot 1539

*COLLECTORS OR GUNSMITHS LOT OF BROWNING SUPERPOSED PARTS.

This lot is for the collector or active gunsmith of Browning Superposed guns. It includes: 1) One set of 12 ga. 26-1/2″ bbls, likely off of a Grade 1. 2) Another set of bbls which are also 26-1/2″ long, perhaps off of a Pointer or Pigeon grade gun, with a gold II inlaid in forearm metal and forearm with schnable tip. 3) A barreled action from what appears to be a C2 grade gun. Bbls are 28″ long, no forearm or buttstock is present. 4) Another barreled action which is a 20 ga, lightly rose and scroll engraved. Forearm with schnable tip. Action has been cleaned bright. There is a trigger guard present on this action which is serial numbered to the action. 5) There is also an early Grade 1 12 ga. gun without forearm that remains in good condition with some type of foam having stuck to right side of stock and various handling marks throughout. 6) Finally is a group of screws, springs, a trigger guard and a forearm. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Ranging from good to very good as noted above. 49291-30, 49291-34, JSL (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1540

*COLLECTOR’S LOT OF BROWNING BSS GRADE 1’S SN 1 & 2!.

SN 0001A70 / 0002A70. Cal. 12 Ga. 1) SN 0001A70. Grade 1. 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Single trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black hard plastic buttplate. Buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern. Beavertail forearm with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Receiver lightly scroll engraved in typical Grade 1 pattern. Plain walnut stock. With orig shipping box. Weight: 7 lb 7 oz. 2) SN 0002A70. 12 Ga. Grade 1. 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Single trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black hard plastic buttplate. Buttstock checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Beavertail forearm with Deeley release, checkered with 2-point pattern on sides. Engraved in standard Grade 1 pattern with light scroll on sides, top and trigger guard bow. Plain walnut stock. With orig shipping box. Weight: 7 lb 4 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: 1) Excellent, near new. All metal parts retain nearly all their orig blued finish with minute handling marks throughout. Stock and forearm are extremely fine with minute handling marks and retain nearly all their orig high gloss finish. Box is very good with tattered corners and scuffs. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 2) Extremely fine, near new. Bbls, receiver, trigger guard and forearm iron retain nearly all of their orig blue with minute handling marks. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with a couple of tiny handling marks. Tiny chip at toe of buttplate but otherwise excellent. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. Box is excellent with light scuff marks and corner edgewear. 49531-8, 49531-10, JSL155 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1541

*BRACE OF BROWNING BSS GRADE 2 12 GA & 20 GA.

SN 01746PM158/02551RP168. 1) 12 Ga. 28″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in classic 2-point pattern with 14-3/8″ LOP over Browning white lined waffle pad. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Engraved in standard Grade 2 pattern, flying goose on left, flying pheasant on right, surrounded by light scroll. Bottom of frame with 2 dogs and light scroll and trigger guard with flying quail and light scroll. Orig shipping box. Weight: 7 lb 11 oz. 2) 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in classic 2-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Engraved in standard Grade 2 pattern, flying goose on left, flying pheasant on right, surrounded by light scroll. Bottom of frame with 2 dogs and light scroll and trigger guard with flying quail and light scroll. Orig shipping box with instruction pamphlet. Weight: 6 lb 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: 1) Light oxidation starting at muzzle end and near bead, otherwise excellent. Retains nearly all of its orig finishes with light handling marks. 2) Extremely fine, near new. Retains nearly all orig finishes to work and metal. 49531-4, 49531-7, JSL162 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1542

Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Description in printed catalog is correct, however photos are incorrect.

*BRACE OF BROWNING GRADE 2 BSS IN 12 GA & 20 GA WITH SHIPPING BOXES.

SN 02844RP158/ 05140PX168. 1) 12 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip stock checkered in classic 2-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Engraved in standard Grade 2 pattern, flying goose on left, flying pheasant on right, surrounded by light scroll. Bottom of frame with 2 dogs and light scroll and trigger guard with flying quail and light scroll. Browning shipping box which is not numbered to this gun. Weight: 7 lb 8 oz. 2) 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip stock checkered in classic 2-point pattern with 14-1/8″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Engraved in standard Grade 2 pattern, flying goose on left, flying pheasant on right, surrounded by light scroll. Bottom of frame with 2 dogs and light scroll and trigger guard with flying quail and light scroll. Orig shipping box. Weight: 6 lb 13 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Both guns retain nearly all of their orig factory finishes. 12 ga gun with a few more light handling marks than the 20 ga gun. Both have likely been fired, but remain in near mint condition. There is a minor scratch in the finish on left side of the forearm on the 20 ga gun. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Boxes are excellent with light scuffs throughout. 49531-6, 49531-11, JSL158 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1543

*BRACE OF BROWNING BSS GRADE 1 SHOTGUNS.

SN 4205B37/ 7875A72. 1) 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with white plastic front bead and steel mid bead. Nickel plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip stock checkered in classic 2-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Engraved in standard Grade 1 pattern, with light scroll on sides, top and trigger guard. Contained in a Browning shipping box not numbered to this gun. Also in box is an unused Browning end label. Weight: 6 lb 15 oz. 2) 12 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Nickel plated double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip stock checkered in classic 2-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Engraved in standard Grade 1 pattern with light scroll engraving. According to our consignor’s note, this exact gun is pictured in Matt Eastman’s book on Brownings. Weight: 7 lb 2 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: 1) Very good. Light handling marks and scratches throughout. Retains 95-98% orig finish to wood & metal. Box is excellent. 2) Excellent with light handling marks throughout. Retains nearly all factory finish to wood and metal. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. 49531-3, 49531-20, JSL159 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1544

*BRACE OF BROWNING BSS GRADE 1’S IN 12 GA AND 20 GA.

SN 04866PX168 / 04391PX158. 1) 20 ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forearm with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Buttstock checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Receiver engraved in typical Grade 1 pattern with Browning emblem on trigger guard bow and light scroll on sides and top. Accompanied by orig shipping box and instruction paperwork. Weight: 6 lb 14 oz. 2) 12 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Buttstock checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Receiver engraved in typical Grade 1 pattern with Browning emblem on trigger guard bow and light scroll on sides and top. Accompanied by orig shipping box. Weight: 7 lb 10 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Both guns extraordinarily fine, nearly new, retaining nearly all factory finishes throughout with minor handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Both boxes are excellent with minor scuff marks and corner edge wear. 49531-2, 49531-1, JSL157 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1545

*BROWNING ANSON MODEL F GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 1513. Cal. 12 ga. 27-3/4″ bbls, hand filed tapered concave rib with sgl brass sighting bead, IMP CYL/IMP MOD chokes, 2-3/4″ chambers, dbl triggers and ejectors. Top of right bbl is marked “BROWNING SA MADE IN BELGIUM” and left bbl “CAL 12 GA SHELLS 2-3/4″”. Sideplated receiver is engraved with pheasants on left plate, ducks on right, woodcock on bottom with balance a bold foliate scroll with shaded background. Fences are carved oak leaves with a pierced top lever. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, fluted drop point, checkered straight grip, checkered butt, checkered splinter forend with push tip release. Bore diameter: right – .724, left – .725. Bore restrictions: right – .010, left – .020. Wall thickness: right – .037, left – .038. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-3/4″. Accompanying gun is a Browning maroon custom shop luggage case and a certificate of identification dated 3/3/1997. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine as gun appears new and test fired only. Bbls retain 99% orig blue with just a couple faint handling marks. Receiver is crisp, clean and bright. Stock is sound with sharp checkering, a couple tiny small handling marks and retain orig oil finish. Forend is sound with sharp checkering, a couple tiny handling marks and retains orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with non-automatic safety, strong ejectors, bright shiny bores as gun appears new and test fired only. Case is in equally new condition. 49531-14 BDT (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1546

*BROWNING BSS SIDELOCK WITH BOX.

SN 01116PV938. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Plain top rib with steel front bead that is lightly engraved at breech. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip, plain walnut stock with silver oval, 14-1/8″ LOP over skip line checkered butt. Buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern. Splinter forearm with Curtis release, checkered in 3-point pattern. Receiver, sideplates and trigger guard lightly scroll and floral engraved. Nickel plated triggers. Contained in orig shipping box. Weight: 6 lb 2 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. Likely test fired only. Wood and metal retain virtually all their factory finishes. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Box is excellent with a few light scuff marks, corner and edge wear. 49531-12 JSL167 (2,250-4,000) – Lot 1547

*HIGH GRADE BROWNING BSS SIDELOCK WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 01558PR918. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Plain top rib with steel front bead. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip walnut stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over 3-point checkered butt. Buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern at grip with carved teardrop behind sidelocks. Splinter forearm with Curtis release, checkered in near full coverage 4-point pattern. Receiver, sideplates and trigger guard lightly scroll engraved with 2 pheasants on left and 3 quail on right and 3 ducks on bottom of frame. Nickel plated triggers. Contained in orig shipping box. Weight: 6 lb 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Both wood and metal retain virtually all their factory finishes. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Likely test fired only. Box is excellent with light scuff marks and corner wear. 49531-5 JSL168 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1548

*BROWNING BSS MODEL 2015 FULL SIDELOCK WITH CASE.

SN 01022PX918. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length plain steel rib with steel front bead and light scroll engraving at breech end. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip walnut stock with silver oval with 14-5/16″ LOP over skip line checkered butt. Buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern. Splinter forend with Curtis release, checkered in 3-point pattern. Receiver is lightly scroll and floral engraved, as is trigger guard bow and top lever. Accompanied by a dark brown Browning wool lined case. Weight: 6 lb 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new, retaining virtually all of its orig factory finishes to wood and metal with minute handling marks throughout, though likely test fired only. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. Case is excellent with a few light handling marks and scuffs. 49531-16 JSL169 (1,750-2,750) – Lot 1549

*SCARCE BROWNING BSS “GRADE DLX” PROTOTYPE.

SN 6004A72. Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip stock checkered in 3-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in fancy 3-point pattern with curved edges on sides of opener and bottom. Scroll engraved on sides and bottom with border patterns throughout. Fancier and more coverage than what is normally found on a Grade 1. According to consignor’s notes, this gun is a prototype for the Deluxe Grade. Comes with orig shipping box, end label marked “Spec Eng” along with other information identifying this gun. Weight: 7 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Bbls, receiver, trigger guard and forearm retain nearly all their orig factory finishes. Buttstock and forend are near mint with orig high gloss finish and light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. Box is very good with light scuff marks and edge wear. 49531-9 JSL160 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1550

*BROWNING BSS “ONE OF ONE HUNDRED” WITH CASE.

SN CCCB-67. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Breech end lightly scroll engraved. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grained fiddle back walnut stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with mullered border. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered with 2-point pattern on sides. Receiver nicely engraved with flying ducks in game scene on both right and left side, surrounded by scroll. Flying duck in marsh scene on bottom, also surrounded by scroll. Top lever and trigger guard lightly scroll engraved. Trigger guard tang marked “ONE OF ONE HUNDRED”. Bbl fences are deeply carved with floral petals. Weight: 6 lb 8 oz. Cased in Browning beige wool lined case with instruction manual. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new. Retaining nearly all factory finishes to both wood and metal. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Case is excellent with a few minor scuffs. 49531-18 JSL165 (2,250-3,250) – Lot 1551

*BROWNING “ONE OF ONE HUNDRED” BSS SPORTER WITH CASE.

SN CCCA-67. Cal. 12 Ga. 28″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Breech end lightly scroll engraved. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Beautiful fiddle back walnut stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with mullered border. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered with 2-point pattern on sides. Receiver nicely engraved with flying turkey in game scene on both right and left side, surrounded by scroll. Flying duck in marsh scene on bottom, also surrounded by scroll. Top lever and trigger guard lightly scroll engraved. Trigger guard tang marked “ONE OF ONE HUNDRED”. Bbl fences are deeply carved with floral petals. Weight: 7 lb 9 oz. Cased in Browning brown wool lined case with instruction manual. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 97-98% orig blued finish with a few light scratches. Receiver is excellent with minute staining towards bottom of frame. Stock and forearm are excellent with light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Case is excellent with a few minor marks. 49531-19 JSL161 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1552

*CASED BROWNING BSS GRADE 2 SPORTER.

SN 03996PM168. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/ IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in classic 2-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Engraved in standard Grade 2 pattern, flying goose on left, flying pheasant on right, surrounded by light scroll. Bottom of frame with 2 dogs and light scroll and trigger guard with flying quail and light scroll. Accompanied by dark brown Browning luggage case. Weight: 6 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Retains virtually all its orig factory finish to wood and metal. Likely test fired only with just a few minor handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Case is excellent with a few minor handling marks. 49531-17 JSL163 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1553

*NEAR MINT CASED BROWNING BSS GRADE 2.

SN 05461PZ158. Cal. 12 Ga. 28″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in classic 2-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern on sides. Engraved in standard Grade 2 pattern, flying goose on left, flying pheasant on right, surrounded by light scroll. Bottom of frame with 2 dogs and light scroll and trigger guard with flying quail and light scroll. Housed in a light brown Browning take-down case. Weight: 7 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Likely test fired only. Both wood and metal retain nearly all their factory finishes with only minute handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Case is excellent with a few minor scuffs. 49531-15 JSL164 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1554

Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: Correct SN is 04549PY168

*BROWNING BSS GRADE 1 SPORTER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 04549. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip, straight grain walnut stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning hard plastic buttplate. Beavertail forearm with Deeley latch, checkered with 2-point pattern on sides. Buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern. Receiver engraved in standard Grade 1 pattern with scroll on sides and on top lever. Browning emblem on trigger guard bow. Orig shipping box. Weight: 6 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Bbls, receiver, trigger guard and forearm iron retain virtually all of their orig finish. Buttstock and forend are near mint. Buttplate is excellent. checkering is extremely crisp and near new. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. Likely test fired only. Orig shipping box is excellent with minor scuffs. 49531-13 JSL156 (1,750-2,750) – Lot 1555

*BROWNING BSS GRADE 1 20 GAUGE WITH BOX.

SN 02864PY168. 20 ga. 3″ chambers. 26″ bbls. CHOKED: Imp. cyl/Imp. cyl. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Beavertail forearm checkered in 2-pt pattern on sides with Deeley release. Receiver is lightly scroll engraved on sides and marked “Browning” on bottom and Browning emblem on trigger guard. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. Retains virtually all orig finish to both wood and metal. Box is excellent with light scuff marks. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 49583-6 JSL274 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1556

CASED BROWNING BSS 20 GAUGE.

SN 01020RP168. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked Imp. Mod / Mod. Single selective trigger, auto ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock LOP 14-1/2″ over Browning waffle pad, semi-gloss finish on wood. Beavertail forend. Receiver lightly engraved on sides as is trigger guard bow. Cased in Browning Hartmann case. Weight 6 lbs. 12 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Stocks show minor handling marks. Checkering is crisp. Bbl and receiver retain most of their orig blue. Mechanics crisp. Case is fine showing minor handling marks. 49291-14 JSL43 (1,250-1,750) – Lot 1557

*BEAUTIFUL ONE MILLIONTH BROWNING CITORI WITH GOLD INLAY.

SN 081,000,003. Cal. 12 ga, 28″ bbls, 3″ chambers, with modified and improved cylinder choke tubes currently installed. Full length low profile matted ventilated rib with white plastic mid and front beads. Left side of bbl at breech marked in gold “Commemorating The One Millionth Citori”. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Rnd knob full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4″ LOP over black plastic Browning buttplate. Silver oval near toe of stock. Buttstock is checkered in fancy two point pattern with circular beaded border and finely carved tear drops behind frame. Browning round nose forearm with Deeley release checkered in two point pattern on sides also with beaded borders. Receiver is beautifully gold and silver inlaid with light scroll engraving in floral pattern and marked in a beautiful ribbon on left side “One Millionth”, Browning emblem also in gold on left. Right side of receiver gold and silver inlaid with “One Millionth” in ribbon and “Citori” in gold, surrounded by light scroll and floral gold and silver inlay. Gold and silver inlaid floral and scroll pattern continues to bottom of frame which is marked “The Best/There Is”. Trigger guard with gold inlaid Browning emblem and light scroll. Forearm iron with gold inlay in light scroll. Housed in a beautiful brown oak and leather green felt lined, brass appointed case with dust cover, brass plaque marked “Browning Citori One Millionth Limited Edition”. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Bbls and receiver retain nearly all factory orig blue finish with a few light minor handling marks. Stock and forend are near mint with a few tiny scratches and one light rub mark towards toe on right side. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case is excellent, with a couple of minor handling marks. A beautiful high art Citori. 49503-55 JSL182 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1558

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*BROWNING CITORI GRADE VI SKEET GUN SMALL GAUGE THREE BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN 15633PN6K3. Cal. 20 and 28 ga (2-3/4″ chambers)/ .410 ga. (2-1/2” chambers). 28″ Bbls are all marked for skeet and skeet, and have raised ventilated ribs. They have Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses and “MADE IN JAPAN” on left sides. Blued rounded, Browning Citori OU action has gold plated sgl selective trigger with checkered finger blade. Action is engraved with near full coverage of large acanthus scroll surrounding vignettes of gold inlaid game birds on sides, dog on bottom, and flushing quail on trigger guard bow. Nicely crotch figured American walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over black trap pad. Matching 1-pc forend of flared beavertail type has Deeley type release. 20 ga. BBL set: Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Dark brown Browning vinyl case is lined in dark brown faux fur and has space for gun and all sets of bbls, and contains two keys. CONDITION: Excellent, showing light use, metal parts have high edge wear, and silvering of thumbpiece and trigger guard grip. Stocks have some light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. 49183-5 MGM249 (2,500-3,250) – Lot 1559

*BROWNING CITORI GRADE VI WITH BOX.

SN 16479NZ953. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ bbls, 3″ chambers. Choked: Imp cyl/Imp cyl choked tubes currently installed. Full length low profile matted, ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Buttstock is RKLT configuration with beautifully figured flame grained American walnut, with 14-1/2″ LOP over Browning waffle pad. Buttstock is checkered in two point pattern. Forearm with Deeley release checkered in two point pattern on the sides. Receiver is fully scroll and floral engraved and gold inlaid. Two pheasants in gold on left, three ducks in gold on right, setter in gold on bottom of frame and quail in gold on trigger guard bow, all surrounded by beautiful foliate scroll. Housed in orig Browning shipping box with instruction packet included. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Bbls and receiver retain 98% bright orig blue with a few light handling marks. Buttstock and forearm retain nearly all their orig varnish with a couple minor handling marks throughout. Box is very good with scattered handling marks. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bores. 49291-18 JSL188 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1560

*EXHIBITION GRADE BROWNING BT-99 ATA SBT.

SN 37D21287. 12 ga. 34″ bbl, 2-3/4″ chamber, full choke. Full length matted ventilated rib with white plastic mid and front beads. Gold plated single trigger, automatic ejector, no safety. Stock is FKLT configuration with 14-3/8″ LOP over “Kick Eez” serrated red rubber buttpad. Buttstock is beautiful multi-colored flame grained American walnut checkered in two point arrow and leaf pattern. Trap forend checkered in five point pattern with Deeley release. Receiver is fully and finely scroll and floral engraved with gold line work throughout. Left side of receiver has two turkeys inlaid in gold, right side with two pheasants inlaid in gold. Bottom of receiver full engraved with “Browning” inlaid in gold and ATA emblem also inlaid in gold. Trigger guard and top lever fully scroll and floral engraved with gold inlaid borders. Forearm iron is fully engraved with gold inlaid borders as well. Two gold bbl bands and 3″ wedge of engraving at breech. Cased in Browning brown hard plastic brass appointed take down case. Weight: 8 lbs. 10 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Has been fired, but well taken care of. Retains nearly all of its orig finish to wood and metal with a few scattered light handling marks throughout. Case is excellent. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. A beautiful high art SBT. 49503-9 JSL186 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1561

*BROWNING BT GOLD ENCRUSTED ATA COMMEMORATIVE.

SN 72D10355. 12 ga. 34″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Full. Full length matted ventilated rib with synthetic ivory mid and front bead. Gold plated trigger, automatic ejector, no safety. Beautiful flame grained American walnut stock, checkered in 3-pt pattern, full knob configuration with 14-3/8″ LOP over Browning white lined waffle pad. Trap forearm checkered in 5-pt pattern with Deeley release and gold inlaid border around iron. Receiver is fully scroll and floral engraved throughout with gold inlaid ducks in marsh scene on left and right, with what appears to be platinum inlaid marsh reeds on both sides. Gold border line work throughout bottom of frame which is also marked in gold “Browning” and gold inlaid “ATA” logo. Trigger guard near fully engraved with gold line border as well. Two gold bbl bands at breech with 2 inch floral and scroll wedge on each side. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 10 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Berg. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retains most of its orig finish in both wood and metal with a few light handling marks throughout. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. A fabulous high art Browning. 49503-30 JSL266 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1562

*BROWNING BT 99 SINGLE BARREL TRAP WITH EXCEPTIONAL HAND CUT SEMI-RELIEF ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY.

SN 37D20468. Cal. 12 ga. 34″ Bbl with high matted rib is choked Lt Mod. Blued action is engraved with exceptionally well cut large open flowing scroll similar to that found on Midas grade O/Us. Nicely detailed game birds; grouse on left, and pheasant on right, are flush gold inlaid. “ATA” logo is gold inlaid on bottom of action. Nicely flame figured claro long tang square knob stock with Midas style checkering is fitted with brown trap pad. Flared beavertail forend has Deeley type release. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, showing light use, some high edge silvering of metal parts, and trigger guard tang considerably silvered. There are a few light marks in wood. Mechanically excellent. Mid-bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”, front bead is synthetic. 49503-23 MGM338 IVORY (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1563

*RARE AND BEAUTIFUL MISSOURI STATE ATA BROWNING BT99 WITH CASE.

SN 00024HF249. 12 ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers CHOKED: Full. Gold plated trigger, ejector, no safety. Stock is FKLT configuration checkered in 3-pt pattern with 14-1/2″ LOP over Browning white lined waffle pad with small Monte Carlo. Trap forearm checkered in 5-pt pattern with Deeley release. Receiver is beautifully scroll and floral engraved with large gold eagle on left over “MISSOURI” in banner and large gold “OLD GLORY” on right. All surrounded by well executed floral and scroll engraving. Bottom of frame with “ATA” emblem and “TRAPSHOOTING HALL OF FAME” inlaid in gold surrounded by scroll and floral pattern. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved and engraved “ATA”, tang with floral and scroll engraving. Only one of these was made per state and this is the Missouri State Gun. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retaining most orig finish to wood and metal. Receiver with very light oil staining on forearm metal and bbl wedge. Stocks are excellent with only minute handling marks. Brilliant shiny bore. Case is excellent. 49503-59 JSL186 (2,250-4,250) – Lot 1564

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*BROWNING BT99 PIGEON GRADE.

SN 37D17330. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked full. Full length matted ventilated rib with white plastic mid and front bead. Gold plated trigger with added wide finger pad. Full knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in 3 point pattern with 14-1/2″ LOP over Pachmayr white lined waffle pad. Trap forearm with Deeley release checkered in 3 point pattern. Receiver is nicely engraved in Pigeon grade pattern with light scroll and two pigeons on each side. Light scroll engraving on bottom, trigger guard, top of frame and top lever. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 95-98% orig blued finish. Receiver is coin finished and excellent. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their orig varnish with light scattered handling marks and scratches. Brilliant shiny bore. Mechanics are crisp. 49503-63 JSL288 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1565

*FINELY REFURBISHED PRE WAR BROWNING A5 GRADE IV WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 80334. (1928) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This spectacular pre war Browning has five sets of bbls, 30″ with full choke, 26″ with skeet, 25″ and 24″ with Cutts compensators, and 26″ with poly choke. Blued action is flush 2-color gold inlaid with classic grade IV presentation of scrolling ribbons, leaves and flowers. Stocks of crotch figured American walnut are nicely checkered, buttstock featuring drop points and FN buttplate. Weight: 8 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Gun and two fixed choke bbls are housed in brown Browning case. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes. The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, as completely and expertly refurbished in the Arnold Gun Shop. Spectacular. 49503-34 MGM331 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1566

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*FN BROWNING A 5 GOLD INLAID EXHIBITION GRADE WITH CASE.

SN 25361B. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Vent rib bbl is choked IC. Blued action is flush gold inlaid with exceptionally well executed large trailing scroll surrounding full relief gold inlaid game birds in flush gold backgrounds, in a style characteristic of Watrin and Vrancken (no signature found). A trio of quail take wing on left side of action, and a pair of pheasant flush on right side. Beautifully flame figured claro walnut stocks feature checkering with bead carved borders, and some carved scroll. Butt is skip line checkered. Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Hartman case has space for gun and two sets of bbls. PROVENANCE: This gun was 1st prize at 32nd anniversary fund raiser of the Browning Collectors Assn. The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new. 49503-5 MGM332 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1567

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*SCARCE BROWNING A5 ENGRAVED BY VRANCKEN.

SN 209660. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ chamber. Imp Cyl choke. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated trigger. Full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4″ LOP over FN Browning buttplate. Buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern. Forearm checkered in 5-point pattern. Receiver finely engraved and signed by L. Vrancken with boar hunt scene on left side of receiver with a pack of 8 dogs taking down the boar. Top of left side of receiver engraved with 5 ducks in marsh scene. Right side of receiver with a pack of 7 dogs taking down a bull elk in field scene. Top of right side of receiver engraved with 5 pheasants in field and woods scene. Beautifully engraved Spaniel with fine detail on back of receiver. Top tang and trigger guard lightly scroll and floral engraved. Accompanied by its orig shipping box. Weight: 7 lb 4 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains most of its orig blue with a few light handling marks. Receiver is French gray. Buttstock and forend retain 92-96% orig varnish with scattered light handling marks and minor chips in finish, particularly on bottom of butt and near toe, but overall they are excellent. Buttplate is excellent. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Box is very good with edge separation and scuff marks. 49503-52 JSL181 C&R (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1568

*GORGEOUS CASED BROWNING A-5 GRADE LIMITED EDITION ONE OF TEN.

SN 231CS01497. 20 ga. 27-1/2″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers CHOKED: Mod. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated trigger, buttstock is “RKLT” configuration with 14-3/16″ LOP over Browning plastic buttplate and checkered in 2-pt pattern. Buttstock is beautiful, flame grained American walnut. Forend checkered and 4-pt pattern. Receiver is beautifully engraved with quail in scene on left surrounded by scroll and woodcock in scene on right surrounded by scroll. Right side marked in script “Made in Belgium”, left side marked “Original Auto 5”. Bottom of left receiver marked with engravers signature “Romainville B.” The receiver is gray, which makes a stunning background for the well executive engraving. This gun comes with a Browning Custom Shop hard case. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. Nearly all original finish to both wood and metal. Likely test fired only, and according to our consignor, has not been assembled outside of the factory until photographed at Julia’s. 49364-1 JSL241 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1569

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*BEAUTIFUL BROWNING A-5 LIGHT 12 2-MILLIONTH COMMEMORATIVE WITH CASE.

SN 986. 12 ga. 26-3/4″ bbl, 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKE: Mod. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with faux ivory front bead. Full knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-1/2″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Gold plated single trigger. Forearm checkered in 4-pt pattern. Receiver is light scroll and floral engraved and marked in gold on left side “John M. Browning” and on right “BROWNING 2,000,000 – 986”. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retaining virtually all orig finish to both wood and metal. Muzzle with light edge wear and minute losses. Stocks are excellent with a couple of light handling marks. Case is excellent. 49291-9 JSL242 IVORY (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1570

*BEAUTIFUL BROWNING A-5 LIGHT 12 COMMEMORATIVE WITH CASE.

SN 1357. 12 ga. 26-3/4″ bbl, 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with faux ivory front bead. Full knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-1/2″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Gold plated single trigger. Forearm checkered in 4-pt pattern. Receiver is light scrolled and floral engraved and marked in gold on left side “John M. Browning” and on right “BROWNING 2,000,000 – 1,357”. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 2 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retaining 95-98% orig finish to both wood and metal. Stocks are excellent with a couple of light handling marks and minute finish cracks in forearm. Case is excellent. 49291-31 JSL252 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1571

*BROWNING A5 “LIGHT 12” 2 BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN 4G59446. Cal. 12 Ga. Two 27-1/2″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Ventilated ribs and steel front beads. Receiver lightly scroll engraved. 14-3/8″ LOP over “Browning Automatic” black plastic buttplate. Rnd knob pistol grip stock with straight grain and standard 2-point checkering pattern. Chokes Lt. Mod & Lt. Mod. Weight 8 lbs. 1 oz. Cased in Browning Hartmann 2-bbl set case. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Overall excellent. Bbls retain approximately 95% orig blued finish with light handling marks. Stocks retain 95%+ high gloss finish with light handling marks and hunting bumps. Action is crisp. Bores are excellent. Case is very good. 49291-19 JSL44 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1572

*BROWNING A5 MAGNUM 12 GAUGE.

SN 75V37432. Cal. 12 Ga. 31-1/2″ bbl. 3″ chambers. Belgium made A5 Magnum 12. Bbl with low profile ventilated rib and steel bead. Receiver lightly scroll engraved. 14-3/4″ LOP over Browning waffle recoil pad. Standard A5 checkering. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl and frame retain most orig blue. Has been fired but well taken care of. Stock is excellent. Mechanics fine. Action crisp. 49291-8 JSL (750-1,250) – Lot 1573

*BROWNING A5 LIGHT TWELVE.

SN 5G23764. Cal. 12 Ga. 27-1/2″ bbl with ventilated rib, steel front sight. Lightly scrolled and floral engraved. Round knob pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/2″ LOP over “Browning Automatic FN” black plastic buttplate. Standard checkering on butt and forend. Choke: Imp. Cyl. Weight 8 lbs. 1 oz. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new showing very little evidence of firing. Frame, bbl and stocks show light handling marks. Mechanics are crisp, bore is excellent. 49291-12 JSL38 (750-1,250) – Lot 1574

*BROWNING A-5 LIGHT 12 SHOTGUN.

SN 75G51390. Cal. 12 Ga. 29-1/2″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Low profile ventilated matted rib. Full knob pistol grip stock with 14-1/2″ LOP with Browning automatic (FN) marked buttplate. Buttstock and forend in standard checkering pattern. Weight 8 lbs. Bore diameter: .728. Choke: .039 (full). PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbl retaining 98% orig blue. Very light corrosion with a couple minor spots near muzzle. Frame is excellent with a few scattered light handling marks and scratches. Wood excellent with a few minor handling marks. Overall quite a nice Light Twelve having seen very little use. 49291-10 JSL36 (750-1,250) – Lot 1575

*BROWNING A5 LIGHT TWELVE.

SN 01199PM211. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbl. Ventilated rib with steel bead sight. Made in Japan. 2-3/4″ chamber. Light scroll and floral engraved frame. 2-pt checkering, full knob grip butt with 14-1/4″ LOP over “Browning” hard plastic buttplate. Weight 8 lbs. 3 oz. Choke: .039 (full). PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all factory finish to both wood and metal. Bore is excellent, mechanics crisp. 49291-11 JSL39 (750-1,250) – Lot 1576

*RARE FN BROWNING POLICE MODEL 8 SHOT A-5 12 GA.

SN A72062. Cal. 12 Ga. 23-1/2″ bbl. 3″ chamber. Choked: IMP CYL. Steel front bead. Full knob pistol grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over F. N. Herstal white lined waffle pad. Buttstock and elongated forearm are uncheckered. receiver and bbl are parkerized finish. Right side of receiver marked faintly “Made in Belgium”. Bottom of receiver with SN and “POL” marking. This model is an 8 shot A-5 and is a Police or Riot Gun. These guns are rare and hard to come by PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Very good. Retains most of its orig finish to wood and metal with light handling marks throughout. There is a pencil engraver marking mostly obscured by forearm on right side of bbl “RA 629”. Brilliant shiny bore. Mechanics are crisp. 49503-65 JSL294 (750-1,250) – Lot 1577

THE ESTATE RESEARCH LIBRARY OF NOTED AUTHOR AND COLLECTOR LARRY BAER.

A great collection of resource and reading books spanning the fields of Double Shotguns, Winchesters, Colts, Hunting, Fishing, Engraving, Gun Making, various books by Elmer Keith and Warfare. Included in this lot are 5 copies of Larry Baer’s first book “The Parker Gun; An Immortal Classic“. Four copies of “The Parker Gun; An Immortal Classic. Vol 2.” by Larry Baer. Two boxes of paper advertisements for “The Parker Reproduction“, and some additional advertising and correspondence related to “The Parker Reproduction“. A reproduction copy of “The Parker Gun 1895” showroom catalog, “Parker Gun; The Old Reliable” by Ed Murderlak, “L.C. Smith Shotgun” by Brophy, “The Double Shotgun” by Don Zutz, “Churchill Shotgun Book“, “Common Sense Shotgun Shooting” by Etchen, “The American Shotgunner” by Francis Sell. Engraving books include, “Book of Winchester Engraving“, “Book of Colt Engraving“, “The Art of Engraving” by James B. Meek. Also included in this lot; “Purdey” by Donald Dallas, “Game Gun” by Richard Grozik, “African Rifles and Cartridges” by John Taylor, “Keith’s Rifles for Large Game” by Elmer Keith, “The Gun and Its Development” by W.W. Greener, “Study of Colt Single Action Army Revolver Pistols of the World” by Blair and many other titles totaling approximately 70 books. Various soft cover books include 3 copies of “The Shooting Sportsman, Vol. 24 Issue 2” and “The Double Gun Journal, Winter 2009“. All in all a great grouping with some really rare titles. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Ranges from good to excellent. Interested parties should peruse this lot. 49428-49 JSL316 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1578

*BEAUTIFUL PARKER VHE.

SN 235,540. Cal. 28 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-7/8″ chambers. Chokes: MOD/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel bead. 00 frame. Beaver tail forend, double triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-5/8″ LOP over Parker Brothers hard rubber buttplate. Typical VHE engraving and checkering. Weight: 6 lb 8 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as Turnbull restored. Retains virtually all of its restored finish to both wood and metal. Buttstock and forend, replaced at the time of restoration, show virtually all of their restored finish with minute handling marks. Mechanics excellent. Overall a fabulous small bore Parker begging for field use. 49529-2 JSL51 C&R (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1579

*SCARCE PARKER DHE WITH ORIGINAL 36 INCH BARRELS.

SN 148459. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ chambers. 36″ Titanic steel bbls. CHOKED: Full/Full. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid and front beads. Double triggers, auto ejectors, automatic safety. No. 3 frame. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 3-pt pattern with silver oval in toe and 14″ LOP over skeleton buttplate. Checkered side panels. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and metal tip checkered in standard “D” grade pattern. Receiver engraved in standard “D” grade pattern. Pointer on left, setter on right surrounded by Parker scroll. Four birds on bottom of frame, also surrounded by scroll. Trigger guard and top lever are also lightly scroll engraved. WEIGHT: 9 lbs. 4 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished. Bbls retain 95% restored blued finish. Light freckling along bottom and top rib. Receiver and forearm iron retain most of a professionally restored case color. Trigger guard has been reblued. Buttstock and forearm are excellent as restored. Checkering recut and light handling marks throughout. There is a small repair at the toe. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are very good. 49417-48 JSL265 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1580

*PARKER DHE 16 GAUGE.

SN 156844. 16 Ga. 26″ Bbls, 2-5/8″ chambers, Chokes: right IMP CYL – left IMP CYL, full length unmarked matted rib with twin synthetic ivory beads. No 1 frame. Double triggers, auto ejectors, automatic safety, full pistol grip stock, skeleton buttplate. Engraved in typical DHE pattern with Pointer on left and Setter on right. Buttstock checkered in typical D pattern. Splinter forend, which is numbered to this gun, is checkered in V grade pattern and likely a later addition. LOP 13-7/8 Weight 6 lb 14 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Receiver retains approx 65% orig case color. Replacement bbls retain approx 95% bbl blue. Trigger guard retains about 70% orig blue on bow, toning towards tang. Buttstock and forend with about 95% restored finish. Skeleton butt with hints of orig blue, repair at toe in wood. Bores excellent though lightly frosted. Mechanics excellent. 49532-1 JSL48 C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1581

*PARKER BROS. DH GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 116327. Cal. 16 ga. 26″ Titanic steel bbls, matted, tapered, concave rib with sgl silver sighting bead, 2-1/2″ chambers, FULL / FULL chokes, extractors and dbl triggers. Top rib is marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. TITANIC STEEL”. The “O” frame is typical D grade engraved with pointer in oval on left side, setter on right, four game birds on trigger plate, all in flight, ribbons with “PARKER BROS.” on each side and balance of engraving a fine foliate arabesque scroll. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered splinter forend, checkered pistol grip with Parker Bros. hard rubber grip cap, 1-1/4″ neatly checkered wood extension, checkered butt and blank initial oval. Bore restrictions: left -.029, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. The book Parker Gun Identification and Serialization identifies gun as grade T-13, capped pistol grip, 16 gauge with 26″ bbls. Grade T-13 is D grade with Titanic steel bbls. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain virtually all of a fine factory quality restored rust-blue finish. There is a small lightly pitted area on rib about 1-1/2″ above bbl address. Receiver retains 70-75% orig case colors, thinning across bottom and top, blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with sharp checkering, a few minor handling marks and retains most of a factory quality restored finish. Forend is sound with good checkering, a hairline crack running from iron to checkering and retains most of a factory quality restored finish. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety and nice shiny bores. 49417-57 BDT187 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1582

*PARKER DHE.

SN 239883. Cal. 20 ga. 25″ Titanic Steel bbls(reduced to this length). Choked: CYL/CYL. Full length matted rib with twin white plastic mid and front beads. No. 0 frame. Parker Bros. single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Straight grip stock with 13-1/2″ LOP from rear position single trigger with “Larry Delgrego & Son” black, white lined waffle pad. Nickel oval in stock engraved “John Shivers”. Buttstock checkered in three point pattern with tear drop behind action. Beavertail forearm with Deeley release and reinforcement rod checkered in standard Remington “D” grade pattern. Frame engraved in late “D” grade pattern, pointer on left, setter on right, surrounded by scroll, trigger plate with four quail and bottom of frame engraved “Parker” all surrounded by light scroll. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished, probably by Larry Delgrego. Bbls retain 95-97% restored blue finish. Receiver retains 95-97% cyanide case color. Trigger guard with 75% older restored blue. Buttstock and forend with light handling marks throughout, retain most of their restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bores are excellent. 49417-61 JSL195 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1583

*PARKER DHE GAME GUN.

SN 234602. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Bbls marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS, MERIDEN CT USA TITANIC STEEL”. No. 1-1/2 frame. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Straight grip stock with 14-3/4″ LOP over Pachmayr waffle pad. Nickel shield in stock with initials that are not discernible. Splinter forend with Deeley release. Stocks are of a beautiful contrasting European walnut with great grain and flow. Gun is engraved with a Pointer on left and Setter on right and surrounded by scroll in standard Parker DHE pattern. Four pheasants in scene on trigger plate, also surrounded by scroll. Buttstock with checkered side panels and 2-point checkering is likely a period replacement though checkering does have a mullered border and this work was probably done by Larry Del Grego. Weight: 7 lb 8 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine, as refurbished likely by Larry Delgrego. Bbls retain 90-95% restored finish with light handling marks and minor pock marks at forearm. Receiver retains 80-85% refurbished cyanide case colors. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its refinished blue. Buttstock and forend, with light handling marks and repairs, retain around 90% of their custom hand rubbed finish. Mechanics are sound. Bores are bright and shiny. A lively straight grip Parker. 49473-5 JSL84 C&R; IVORY (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1584

PARKER DH 2-BARREL SET WITH TWO FORENDS.

SN 64913. Cal. 12 Ga. 1) 30″ bbl. 2-5/8″ chambers. Full matted rib with steel front bead. Chokes: CYL / CYL BORE. 2) 30″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Full matted rib with steel bead. Chokes: FULL / IMP MOD. No. 2 frame size. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-5/8″ LOP over orig skeleton buttplate. Two splinter forends, numbered to 1 and 2 with matching SNs indicating that this gun‘s second set of barrels were added by Parker and are mentioned in the PGCA letter as having been added in 1904. Gun is stocked with unusually nice European walnut with dark black streaking and fiddle back towards frame. Gun is engraved in typical early D pattern with Pointer on left and Setter on right surrounded by Parker scrolls. Trigger plate engraved with three pheasants. Gun is checkered in standard D grade pattern. Nickel oval in stock. Weight: 8 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors Association letter. CONDITION: Good. Frame has been cleaned to gun metal gray with no orig case color remaining. Bbl set 1: Good with approx 60% orig Damascus pattern remaining. Exterior of bbls with minor losses and corrosion. Bores good with light scattered pitting throughout. Forearm checkering is worn, most of which can still be seen, though some has been lost. Bbl set 2: retaining very good approx 70-75% orig contrast Damascus pattern. Bores are excellent though lightly frosted. Forearm is excellent as this set of bbls shows much less use. Checkering is strong. Buttstock checkering is worn though can be seen. Buttstock retains most of a restored finish with handling and hunting marks throughout. There is a small splinter of wood missing near the heel in front of the skeleton buttplate on right side. Skeleton buttplate engraving is worn, as is checkering, though orig to gun. Action shows a hint of looseness, otherwise mechanics excellent. 49520-1 JSL68 C&R (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1585

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*PARKER DHE GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 233463. Cal. 16 ga. Built on a No. 1 frame with 28″ Titanic steel bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered concave matted rib, dbl synthetic ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & Miller sgl selective trigger. Receiver is engraved in typical D-patterns with a bird dog on each side, four pheasants on floorplate & maker’s name in a ribbon on each side, all surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Mounted with highly figured feather crotch American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with checkered raised teardrop side panels, 14″ over a checkered skeleton butt. This shotgun will letter as found. Bore diameter: left – .664, right – .665. Bore restrictions: left – .011, right – .008. Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10.56 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of a fine Del Grego-style restoration to both metal & wood. Bbls have a fine rust blue & receiver bright case colors. Stock has a couple of tiny hairlines back of top tang & a gouge at bottom of wrist with a chip or two in varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 49417-66 JSL196 C&R (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1586

*PARKER DH GAME GUN.

SN 79334. 12 ga. 30″ Damascus bbls, 2-5/8″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod/full. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. No.2 frame. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with nickel oval and 14″ LOP over orig skeleton buttplate. Splinter forearm checkered in typical D Grade pattern with Deeley release and metal tip. Receiver engraved in typical DH pattern. Pointer on left, setter on right surrounded by Parker scroll. Bottom of frame with four birds surrounded by scroll. Top lever and trigger guard are lightly scroll engraved. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 2 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 85-90% orig Damascus pattern with minor staining and a small dent in left tube near muzzle. Frame retains 25-30% orig case color, mostly in protected areas on top and on left side, balance having toned. Trigger guard retains 30-40% orig blue, mostly on bow. Splinter forearm is excellent. Buttstock has been repaired at wrist, checkering is recut and minor wood filler behind top tang and in checkering. Back end of butt retains most of a restored finish, likely redone when repaired. Skeleton butt retains 40% orig high polish blue. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with minor orange peel and light pitting. 49417-54 JSL248 C&R (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1587

PARKER DH 12 GAUGE.

SN 87195. Cal. 12 GA. 30″ Damascus bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in three point pattern with 12-1/4″ LOP (will letter as found) over hardened red pad. Splinter forend with Deeley release and checkered in standard DH pattern. Receiver nicely scroll engraved in standard DH pattern, pointer on left, setter on right, four birds on bottom, surrounded by early Parker scroll. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 9 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent overall, receiver retains 80-85% slightly muted orig case colors. Bbls retain most of their high contrast Damascus pattern. Buttstock and forearm are excellent retaining most of their orig finish with scattered handling marks and scratches particularly on forearm near receiver. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bores. 49417-87 JSL217 IVORY (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1588

*RARE LONG BARRELED PARKER GHE.

SN 188911. Cal. 20 Ga. 32″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. No. 1 frame. Full length matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Rib marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS MERIDEN CT USA PARKER SPEC.STEEL”. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Splinter forend. Capped full pistol grip stock 13-1/2″ LOP from rear position single trigger over Parker Brother’s DHBP. Nickel shield in stock. Engraved in typical GHE pattern, flying pheasants on left and two birds on right. Lightly scroll engraved. Checkered in standard G Grade pattern with exception of checkered side panels. Weight: 7 lb 4 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as refurbished. Likely by Larry Delgrego. Bbls, trigger guard and trigger retain virtually all of their custom blued finish. Receiver and forend iron retain about all of their refurbished case colors. Buttstock and forend retain nearly all their refurbished finish. At the time of restoration it is likely that the single trigger was added and the stock cheeks checkered at that time as these are not orig. Mechanics are crisp. Bores are excellent with light frosting. A rare No. 1 frame long bbl 20 ga Parker. 49473-2 JSL81 C&R; IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1589

*BEAUTIFUL HIGH CONDITION PARKER GHE.

SN 150798. 12 ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS MERIDEN, CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL”. No. 2 frame. Double triggers, ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/16″ LOP over modern Hawkins ventilated pad. Checkered in 3-point pattern with nickel shield in stock. Splinter forend checkered in standard G grade pattern with Deeley release and engraved forend tip. Engraved in typical G grade pattern, 2 flying birds on left, 2 standing birds on right, 2 standing birds on bottom, surrounded by light scroll. Trigger guard with a burst of scroll. Weight: 7 lb 11 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95-98% beautiful Damascus pattern with deep contrast throughout and only a few light handling marks. Receiver retains 85-90% orig case color, toned on bottom of frame at front, bright and shiny on trigger plate and on sides. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their orig varnish with light handling marks throughout. Pad, as noted above, is a modern replacement. Checkering, with a few diamonds missing, is excellent overall and shows minor wear. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Overall a beautiful, high conditioned, Damascus Parker. 49575-3 JSL171 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1590

*PARKER GH.

SN 108480. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ mono-blocked bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/FULL. Matted top rib with steel front bead marked “Parker Bros. Makers. Meriden, Conn Damascus Steel” with engraved wedge near breech and scroll engraved diamond and chain link at mono-block line. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/2″ LOP over serrated lined butt, checkered in two point pattern. Splinter forend with Deeley release and steel tip, nicely checkered in typical “G” grade pattern. Receiver engraved in typical “G” grade pattern, two birds on each side and bottom. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine as professionally refurbished. Bbls mono-blocked as noted above, retain most of their custom rust blued finish with a couple light handling marks. Receiver and forearm iron retain nearly all of their refurbished case colors. Top lever, trigger guard and Deeley latch retain most of their high polished refurbished blue. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of their custom finish, buttstock is a beautiful replacement. Mechanics are excellent, hinge screw has been turned, brilliant shiny bore. 49417-73 JSL199 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1591

*FINE ORIGINAL PARKER GHE GRADE.

SN 157234. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: IMP MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted Damascus rib with steel front bead marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS. MERIDEN CONN DAMASCUS STEEL”. No. 2 frame. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Splinter forend with Deeley latch. Capped pistol grip stock, with nickel shield, 14-1/4″ LOP over Parker Brothers DHBP. Engraved in typical G Grade pattern with 2 flying birds on left and 2 birds in field scene on right and 2 pheasant on trigger plate, all surrounded by light Parker scroll. Trigger guard bow with light scroll. Weight: 7 lb 12 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain virtually all of their beautiful high contrast Damascus finish. Receiver retains approx 60-65% nice orig case color. Trigger guard bow with 20-30% high polish blue left. Tang has toned silver. Buttstock and forearm in excellent orig condition, retaining 85-90% orig varnish. Mechanics are excellent. Ejectors slightly out of time. Bright shiny bores. A beautiful untouched mid-grade Parker. 49531-54 JSL100 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1592

FINE PARKER GH.

SN 78969. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib marked “PARKER BROS MAKER MERIDEN CONN DAMASCUS STEEL” with “certifiable antique ivory” front bead. No. 2 frame. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with beautiful dark contrast grain, nickel shield, with 13-5/8″ LOP over Parker Bros DHBP. Splinter forearm. Engraved in classic early GH pattern, 2 birds on each side surrounded by light scroll, 2 birds on bottom, trigger guard bow with light burst of scroll. Stocks checkered in classic G Grade pattern. Weight: 7 lb 0 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls retain 90% beautiful dark contrast Damascus pattern which is striking and bold. Receiver retains approx 75% dark orig case color, starting to tone on bottom of frame, bright and shiny on sides. Trigger guard retains traces of orig blue on bow, toned at tang. Buttstock and forearm retain approx 90% orig varnish with light handling marks and scratches throughout. Forearm with minute grain separation on left side near frame. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are very good but lightly pitted, particularly left bbl. It is difficult to find these early Damascus guns in such pleasing orig condition. 49531-60 JSL106 IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1593

*RESTORED PARKER PHE.

SN 226246. Cal. 16 Ga. 26″ Parker steel bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, marked “Parker Bros. Makers. Meriden, CT. USA. Parker Steel.” Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Parker Bros. DHBP, checkered in two point pattern with nickel shield in stock. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and metal tip, checkered in two diamond pattern. Receiver lightly scroll engraved in typical “P” pattern with “Parker Bros.” engraved on both sides. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine as restored. Retaining nearly all restored finish to wood and metal. Buttstock and forend retain nearly all of their custom hand rubbed finish. Mechanics are excellent, bores are bright and shiny. Scarce late small bore “P” grade Parker. 49417-81 JSL191 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1594

*SCARCE PARKER BROTHERS VH GRADE.

SN 97657. Cal. 28 Ga. 27″ bbls (possibly reduced to this length). 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: IMP MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead, marked “PARKER BROTHERS, MAKERS MERIDEN, CONN. VULCAN STEEL”. No. 0 frame. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock with 2-point checkering and 14″ LOP over Parker Brothers DHBP. Nickel shield in stock. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and metal tip. Engraved in typical VH pattern with zig-zag border and “PARKER BROS” engraved on both sides. Weight: 6 lb 1 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 95-97% of what is likely an older restored blued finish. Buttstock and forearm have been expertly refurbished and retain nearly all of their custom finish with a few light handling marks and scratches. Trigger guard has been reblued and retains most of its restored finish. Receiver has turned mostly brown and gray with a hint or two of what could be orig case color. Forearm iron with new case color to outside metal, though orig on inside. Buttplate is slightly worn, particularly at heel, but overall very good. Mechanics are very good. Bores are excellent. 49473-6 JSL166 C&R; IVORY (5,500-9,500) – Lot 1595

*PARKER VHE.

SN 236568. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ Vulcan steel bbls, 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with twin white plastic beads. Parker single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-7/16″ LOP over “Old English” Pachmayr pad. Beautiful flamed grained American walnut buttstock with nickel shield, checkered in two point pattern. Beavertail forend with Deeley release, checkered in three point pattern. Receiver is zig zag border engraved and marked “Parker” on bottom of frame. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine as refurbished. Bbls and trigger guard retain nearly all of their restored blue finish. Receiver in cyanide case color retains nearly 100%. Buttstock and forend with scattered light handling marks and scratches retain most of their custom hand rubbed finish, with a minute grain check in forend near frame. Mechanics are excellent, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-64 JSL194 C&R (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1596

*BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED PARKER VHE NO 3 FRAME.

SN 143,870. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Chokes: FULL/FULL. Full matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead. No. 3 frame. Double triggers, ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Parker Brothers DHBP. Splinter forend. Standard V grade line border pattern and traditional V grade checkering pattern. Weight: 8 lb 9 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as faithfully and correctly restored by Doug Turnbull. Retains virtually all of its restored finish to both wood and metal with minute handling marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanics are fine. A wonderful heavy Parker duck gun. 49529-1 JSL54 C&R; IVORY (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1597

*PARKER VH.

SN 157444. Cal. 16 Ga. 28″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib marked with maker’s mark and “VULCAN STEEL”, steel front bead. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. No. 0 frame. Capped full pistol grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over orig Parker Brother’s DHBP. Splinter forend. Checkered and engraved in standard V Grade pattern. Weight: 6 lb. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Frame retains 30-40% light case color. Bbls retain 85-90% older restored blued finish, having toned and shows honest hunting wear. Stocks retain 85-90% of their hand rubbed varnish with checkering lightly cleaned and near imperceptible repair at toe. Mechanics are fine. Bores are excellent though lightly frosted. This would make a wonderful pheasant gun. 49473-4 JSL82 C&R (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1598

*PARKER VHE 12 GAUGE GAME GUN.

SN 236751. 12 Ga. 28″ Vulcan steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes: IMP MOD/IMP MOD. Full matted rib marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS MERIDEN CT USA VULCAN STEEL” with steel front bead. No 1-1/2 frame. Orig Parker single trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 13-7/8″ LOP from rear position single trigger to what is probably the orig Hawkins pad. Splinter forend. “Parker” engraved on bottom of frame and typical line engraved elsewhere around frame. Weight: 7 lb, 6 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Receiver retains around 40% orig case color. Bbls retain approx 90-95% of what appears to be orig blue. Bores are excellent. Stocks retain around 80-85% hand rubbed finish with light handling marks. Mechanics excellent. An interesting transition era Parker. 49532-2 JSL49 C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1599

*LATE PARKER VHE WITH OPTIONS.

SN 240760. 12 ga, 26″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKES: CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid and front bead. NO. 1-1/2 frame. Parker single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety, capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/8″ LOP with “PARKER” DHBP. Buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with nickel shield. Beavertail forearm checkered in three-point pattern. Frame engraved in standard V grade pattern with zig-zag border and marker “PARKER” on bottom. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 9 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as expertly restored likely by Turnbull. Bbls and receiver retain 98-99% professionally restored finish. Buttstock and forearm retain 90-95% restored finish with light handling marks and scratches. There is about a quarter-sized impression on right side of buttstock towards toe where finish has raised. Trigger guard retains nearly of its restored blue finish. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 49417-74 JSL212 C&R; IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1600

*PARKER VH.

SN 215361. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ Vulcan Steel bbls, 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. No. 1 frame. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-3/8″ LOP over Parker Bros. DHBP with silver shield in stock. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and steel tip, checkered in diamond pattern. Buttstock checkered in two point pattern. Receiver zig zag engraved, with “Parker Bros.” engraved on sides. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Very good, bbls retain 80-85% toned orig blue with light handling marks, scratches and minor oxidation throughout. Receiver retains 35% orig case color mostly on sides, light on bottom. Trigger guard retains most of a blued finish. Buttstock retains 85-90% of an older restored finish, forearm with old divot on left side near frame which has worn smooth, retains most of an older refinish. Checkering sharp. Mechanics are crisp, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-60 JSL197 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1601

*EARLY PARKER 16 GAUGE TROJAN.

SN 174500. 16 Ga. 28″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Chokes: MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with steel bead and early Trojan dolls head extension. No. 1 frame. Double triggers, extractors. Automatic safety. Splinter forend. Full pistol grip replacement buttstock with 14-9/16″ LOP over Fajen black plastic white lined buttplate. Weight: 7 lb 3 oz. CONDITION: Good. Frame and forend metal has been cleaned gray. Bbls with about 75% blued finish with a number of light dents towards muzzle end. Bores very good but lightly frosted. Orig splinter forend with numerous bumps, light finish loss from field carry though checkering is still present and full. Butt stock retains most of its custom finish and was likely replaced by Fajen. Mechanics are fine. 49532-3 JSL50 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1602

*PARKER TROJAN 16 GAUGE.

SN 166528. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ steel bbls, 2-1/2″ chambers. No. 1 Frame. Choked: IMP MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, marked “Parker Bros. Makers Meriden, Conn, Trojan Steel” with dolls head extension. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock, checkered in two point pattern, with 14″ LOP, over black serrated lined hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forend checkered in diamond pattern. Receiver unengraved and is marked “Parker Bros.” on both sides. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Very good, bbls retain 65-70″ orig, toned blue with light scratches and handling marks. Buttstock and forend retain 75-80% of their orig varnish with light scratches, handling marks and a very small repair at toe. Receiver retains 25-30% orig case color, particularly vivid on right side, faded and toning elsewhere. Mechanics are very good, bright shiny bores. A great late season pheasant gun. 49417-72 JSL213 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1603

*PARKER TROJAN.

SN 160288. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Trojan Steel bbls, 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with missing front bead with early dolls head extension. No. 2 frame, double triggers, extractors, automatic safety, 14-1/4″ LOP over Parker DHBP. Splinter forearm with diamond checkering pattern and buttstock in two point pattern. Receiver marked “Parker Bros” on both sides. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent at refurbished. Bbls retain most of a restored blue. Receiver retains most of a refurbished cyanide case color. Trigger guard retains 85% orig blue with light scattered freckling. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their custom finish. Mechanics are excellent, bright shiny bores. 49417-89 JSL198 C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1604

SCARCE PARKER 16 GA GRADE 0 HAMMER GUN.

SN 46368. 16 Ga. 28″ twist steel bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length twist steel rib with steel front bead marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS MERIDEN CONN TWIST”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4″ LOP over orig Parker Bros. DHBP and nickel shield behind straight top lever. Splinter forend with Deeley release. Buttstock and forend checkered in typical Grade 0 pattern. Frame marked “PARKER BROS” on lockplates and light border engraving throughout with a burst of scroll in front of trigger plate, otherwise unengraved. Receiver milled with lightning cuts on water table, making this a desirable small bore hammer gun. Weight: 7 lb 0 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95-98% restored twist pattern turned chocolate. Receiver retains 30-40% orig case colors, mostly on lockplates, having toned on frame and on top. Buttstock and forearm retain most of a professionally restored finish. Small repaired chip on left side of trigger guard tang, but otherwise sound and checkering fully visible though slightly worn and handling marks throughout. Bores are bright and shiny with a few light scattered pits. Mechanics are excellent. 49531-58 JSL129 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1605

PARKER GRADE III LIFTER.

SN 17593. Cal. 10 GA. 33″ Damascus steel bbls (Appear to be orig length), 2-7/8″ chambers. Number 3 frame. Full length Damascus rib with steel front bead, marked “Parker Bros. Makers, Meriden, Conn. Damascus Steel”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Ball grip stock checkered in three point pattern with tear drop behind lock plates, nickel shield in top with 14-1/2″ LOP over skeleton butt. Splinter forend with Deeley release and horn tip checkered in standard grade III pattern. Receiver is lightly engraved with scroll, pointer on left, setter on right and marked “Parker Bros.” on both sides. Bottom of receiver lightly scroll engraved with woodcock and trigger guard with pointer. WEIGHT: 10 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, bbls retains 60% orig Damascus pattern, with scattered light freckling and staining. Receiver retains 30-40% orig case color mostly on sides and slightly toned on bottom. Trigger guard and push button retain about half of their orig blued finish. Buttstock and forend retain most of an older professionally restored finish with light handling marks and couple of dings in the checkering. According to the “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” book, this gun started life as a 32″ laminated bbl gun and was likely sent back to Parker for the longer, matching number, Damascus bbls as it is most certainly factory work. Mechanics are excellent, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-47 JSL221 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1606

BEAUTIFUL PARKER $100 GRADE LIFTER.

SN 3738. 12 Ga. 28″ Damascus bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: CYL/CYL. Full length Damascus ribs marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS MERIDEN CON DAMASCUS STEEL” with brass bead front sight. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 13-3/8″ LOP over full steel high polish blued buttplate. Buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern with beautiful grain in butt. Splinter forearm with Deeley release, which is likely a later factory replacement, checkered in typical G grade pattern. Receiver lightly scroll engraved on lockplate. Bottom of frame also lightly scroll engraved and marked “PATENTED NOV 13 1866”. Weight: 8 lb 3 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Has likely been modified by Parker Bros during its early period of use. Bbls retain 95% bold orig contrast Damascus pattern, likely having been shortened by Parker Bros to 28″. Receiver retains approx 40% orig case color, particularly strong on lockplate, toning on bottom and on top. Trigger guard bow retains approx 75% of what could be its orig blue, starting to tone at tang. Forend iron has toned. Buttstock and forearm retain virtually all of their factory hand rubbed oil finish. Steel buttplate retains approx 75% of the orig high polished blue, starting to tone at heel. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with light frosting. Overall a beautiful pin lifter Parker hammer gun. 49531-55 JSL111 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1607

VERY FINE EARLY PARKER BROS $100 GRADE BACK ACTION HAMMER GUN.

SN 59. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. Dovetailed barrels are engraved “Parker Bros Meriden Conn. Laminated Steel” on concave game rib. Bottoms of bbls and water table are unmarked. “59″ is stamped on rear face of rear lump. The earliest style of extractor is fitted, and extra wedges are braised on to form bbl flats in earliest Parker style. Round bodied action with earliest type 3-pc lifter, where pin protrudes 1/2″ through top of action, is stamped “59″ on both sides of water table. Back action non-rebounding locks are fitted with very unusual round bodied high spurred hammers. Action and locks are engraved with V-borders. There are sprays of well cut open scroll around top action pin, and in front of trigger plate. “Parker Bros” is on each lockplate. Interestingly trigger plate is stamped with both 1866 and 1875 patents. The 1875 patent being for Wilbur Fisk Parker’s improvement to the lifter action. This gun is not fitted with this improvement, possibly trigger plate was changed at the factory for some reason at a later date. Relatively plain American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/16″ over blued steel buttplate with long widow’s peak. LOP: 14-3/16″. 16 LPI checkering has mullered borders. Matching splinter forend with hard rubber tip fastens with side nail through oval steel escutcheons. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 50 – 60% orig brown which has darkened considerably, with very good definition to pattern. Action retains considerable amount of case hardening color where protected. Locks retain 40 – 50% of their color, silvering at tails. Trigger guard retains considerable amount of its orig charcoal blue, which has flaked and browned somewhat. Buttplate retains perhaps 60% of its orig blue. Stocks are very fine, retaining most of their orig finish with some varnish painted over. A small chip is missing from front left side above lockplate. Forend has one or two minor chips. Bores are good, heavily frosted throughout, with one or 2 minor dents. Locks are crisp. These early back action Parker guns are almost never found in this fine orig condition. 49531-57 JSL102 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1608

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*SCARCE PARKER BROS NO. 4 FRAME GRADE 3 HAMMER GUN.

SN 35360. 10 Ga. 32″ bbls. 2-7/8″ chambers. Choked: IMP/MOD. Full length Damascus top rib with brass front bead marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS MERIDEN CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL”. Bottom rib is also full Damascus with weep holes on either side of forend lug. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Splinter forend with Deeley latch 14-1/4″ LOP over Parker Brothers DHBP. Capped full pistol grip stock, checkered in classic early Grade 3 three-point checkering pattern. Receiver nicely engraved with Pointer in game scene on left surrounded by scroll and scallops. Setter and pheasants in wooded game scene on right surrounded by classic early Parker scroll and scallops. Bottom of frame with 2 pheasants in woods scene. Trigger guard nicely scroll engraved, woodcock on trigger plate and patent marks. Straight top lever. Gold shield on top of stock behind top tang. Weight: 10 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 95-98% brown contrast restored Damascus pattern. Receiver retains traces of case colors in protected areas, perhaps 10% overall but mostly gray. Trigger guard has been reblued. Stocks restored and checkering expertly recut. Dogs head buttplate likely replaced during restoration, is excellent. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are excellent with light frosting. An unusual heavy frame Parker hammer gun. 49531-59 JSL99 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1609

PARKER GRADE 2 12 GA HAMMER GUN.

SN 32642. 12 Ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Full length Damascus ribbed with steel front bead marked “PARKER BROS., MAKERS, MERIDEN CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL”. No. 2 frame. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4″ LOP over Parker Bros DHBP. Buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern with nickel shield on top, straight top lever. Splinter forend with Deeley release, checkered in standard Grade 2 pattern. Receiver lightly scroll engraved with 2 birds on each side. Bottom of frame with woodcock in scene surrounded by light scroll. Trigger guard with a light burst of scroll on bow. Nickel plated triggers. Weight: 9 lb 1 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Damascus bbls retain nearly all of a bold contrast restored finish and are a chocolate color. Receiver retains about 50% case color overall. Sideplates retain nearly all their orig case colors. Bottom of frame has toned with bright orig case color on trigger plate. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its restored blue. Buttstock and forearm retain nearly all of a restored finish with checkering filled though fully present. Buttplate, which may be a replacement, is excellent. Mechanics are very good. Bores are bright and shiny with light scattered pits throughout. Hard to find in this condition. 49531-56 JSL141 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1610

*A.H. FOX FE GRADE CUSTOM UPGRADE.

SN 202385. 20 ga. 30″ Krupp fluid steel bbls, 2-1/2″ chambers CHOKED: Full/Full. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead and gold bar near breech. # 3 weight bbls. There is a “3” wedge of engraving with gold lightening bolts near breech as well. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Round knob, pistol grip buttstock with fleur-de-lis and banner pattern with gold oval in toe and 15″ LOP over beautifully fully engraved skeleton steel buttplate. Checkered side panels with fleur-de-lis. Splinter forearm near full coverage checkered with fleur-de-lis and horn tip. Receiver is beautifully scroll and floral engraved and gold inlaid. Gold setter on left, gold pointer on right, gold flowers on hinge, gold grouse on bottom and gold line work on trigger guard. Gold flower in top lever and SAFE in gold in front of safety. “Ansley H. Fox” in gold banner on both sides. The engraving on this gun is beautiful and could be studied for hours. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 7 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine. Near new. Retaining virtually all of its custom finish to both wood and metal, with a couple of minute handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Bright and shiny bore. 49417-43 JSL253 C&R; IVORY (7,000-12,000) – Lot 1611

*SCARCE A.H. FOX XE GRADE.

SN 29317. Cal. 12 Ga. 28″ bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choke: CYL / IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Bbls marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL / MADE BY A.H. FOX GUN CO PHILA PA USA”. No. 4 weight bbls. Single selective trigger, auto ejectors, non-automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 13-3/4″ LOP from rear position single trigger over modern “London Guns” red recoil pad. Beavertail forend. Beautifully figured marble cake honey colored walnut stocks are checkered in typical X pattern. Pistol grip cap is orig. “A.H. Fox Gun Co Philadelphia PA” marked. Receiver engraved in beautiful full coverage oak leaf pattern with two quail on right, two ducks on left, full fox on bottom. Frame engraved at single trigger selector with gold “R” and “L”. Trigger guard engraved in oak leaf pattern with initial shield on bow. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine as refurbished. Bbls and trigger guard retain nearly all of a restored blue. Receiver retains virtually all of its faithfully restored case colors. Buttstock retains virtually all of restored finish with minor handling marks. Beavertail forend likely a later addition, shows a repair on right side near frame and is a tad loose- an easy fix. Ejectors in need of repair as they will not snap. Single trigger works. Bores are excellent. Overall a very pretty high grade Fox shotgun. 49520-2 JSL70 C&R; IVORY (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1612

*WONDERFUL A.H. FOX AE GRADE 16 GA SPECIAL.

SN 303673. Cal. 16 Ga. 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD / FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. No. 3 weight bbls. Frame marked “AE GRADE/16 GAUGE”. Double nickel plated triggers, auto ejectors, automatic safety. Full cap pistol grip stock with 14″ LOP over serrated hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forend engraved in typical late A Grade pattern with shaded floral engraving covering around 50% of receiver. Checkered in standard XE Grade pattern as documented in factory letter. Weight: 6 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a J.T. Callahan letter confirming the current configuration and special features, including X Grade wood and checkering. Also accompanied by the orig end label to the shipping box this gun was orig delivered in and orig hang tags. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine. Bbls retain virtually all of their orig factory blue, as does the trigger guard. Receiver retains 98-99% dark bold and vivid orig case color throughout. Buttstock and forend are extremely fine with minor handling marks throughout but retain nearly all their orig varnish. Bores bright and shiny. Mechanics excellent. This is truly an exceptional investment grade small bore Fox. 49290-2 JSL71 C&R (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1613

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*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION 20 GAUGE A. H. FOX A GRADE.

SN 202812. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-1/2″ Chambers. Bbls with slightly raised, narrow, matted, concave rib, are marked with “Chromox Steel”, and Fox Philadelphia address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “A”, and Fox proof. Typical A grade action engraved with large foliate motifs and “Ansley H. Fox” on ribands on each side, features automatic safety and double triggers. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Lightly fiddle figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over orig ribbed composition buttplate. Coarse point pattern checkering is at grip and on splinter forend with Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.616, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.027 (Full), right -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with only a few light scratches, and minor marks. Action retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color, only slightly silvered and thinned on sharp edges and around bottom. Forend iron and latch retain nearly all of their orig color. Trigger guard is exceptional with only the slightest bit of silvering on sharp edges of bow. Stocks have only a few minor marks and light scratches in their orig varnish, which is lightly crazed overall. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. An exceptional lightweight small bore Fox. 49290-6 JSL73 C&R (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1614

*BEAUTIFUL A.H. FOX CE 12 GAUGE.

SN 27721. 12 ga. 28″ Chromox fluid steel bbls 2-5/8″ chambers CHOKED: Mod/Full. #3 weight. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and synthetic half ivory brass topped front bead. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full capped pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 2-pt pattern with checkered side panels with 14-3/8″ LOP over hardened and smashed red rubber pad. Splinter forearm with Deeley release, ebony tip is missing, checkered in 2-pt pattern. Receiver engraved in typical “C” pattern with quail on left, woodcock on right surrounded by scroll. Setter on bottom and trigger plate with scroll pattern. Top lever and trigger guard also scroll engraved. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 4 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as found. Bbls retain 95-97% orig blue with a few light handling marks and light scratches on left bbl near breech. Frame retains 60-70% bright orig case color mostly on sides and top toned on bottom. Forearm iron retains about 1/3 of its orig case color. Trigger guard is near mint, retains virtually all of its orig high polish blue. Buttstock and forearm retain 90-95% of their orig varnish with a few light scratches and handling marks throughout. Buttstock with initials “HGL” stamped on left side near toe. Brilliant shiny bores. Mechanics are excellent. Just the way we like to find them. 49417-49 JSL250 C&R; IVORY (4,500-6,500) – Lot 1615

*BEAUTIFUL A.H. FOX CE 12 GAUGE.

SN 27223. 12 ga. 28″ Chromox fluid steel bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod/Full. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. No. 4 weight bbls. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with checkered side panels, 14″ LOP over Redhead ventilated pad. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and ebony tip checkered in 2-pt pattern. Receiver is engraved in typical “C” pattern with two quail on left, two woodcock on right surrounded by nicely cut scroll engraving and marked “ANSLEY H. FOX” on both sides. Bottom of frame with setter in field scene and nicely scroll engraved trigger plate. Trigger guard is nicely scroll engraved with the initials “W.H.A.” in ribbon. Top of frame and top lever are nicely scroll engraved. There is a 1-1/2″ wedge of engraving on breech on both sides. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 0 oz. PROVENANCE: June 1986 letter from Roe S. Clark describing this gun as found in the factory records with the exception of right choke, weight and LOP. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90-95% beautiful orig blue with just a couple of light handling marks and scratches. Receiver retains 75% or more of its bright orig case color, just starting to tone on bottom of frame. Trigger guard with 50-60% bright orig blue mostly on bow starting to tone on tang. Forend iron has mostly toned. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of their orig varnish with scattered light handling marks throughout. There is a tiny sliver of wood missing on left side of forearm that is almost imperceptible. Top lever is right of center. Brilliant shiny bore. Mechanics are crisp. This is exactly the way collectors like to find them. 49605-3 JSL270 C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1616

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*A.H. FOX CE GRADE.

SN 23118. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Krupp fluid steel bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with white plastic mid bead, front bead is absent. Bbls marked “Krupp Fluid Steel Made By/A.H. Fox Gun Co. Phila. PA.” Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/8″ LOP over new red Silvers pad, checkered in two point pattern with checkered side panels. Splinter forend with Deeley release and triangular ebony tip, checkered in two point pattern. Receiver nicely scroll and game scene engraved, with two quail on left, two woodcock on right, dog on bottom, all surrounded by nice scroll work in typical C grade pattern. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 97-98% restored blue finish with a few light scattered pinprick pits that were not struck out during refinishing. Receiver retains 25-30% orig case color which is mostly mottled. Buttstock and forearm have been excellently refinished with various light handling marks and scratches, checkering chased. Forearm with small splinter missing at tip on right side. Mechanics are excellent, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-51 JSL190 C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1617

*BEAUTIFUL EARLY A.H. FOX B GRADE.

SN 9141. 12 ga. 28″ Krupp fluid steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: CYL/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, bbls marked “KRUPP FLUID STEEL MADE BY / A.H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA.PA”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock with 13-13/16″ LOP over orig lined hard rubber buttplate. Checkered in 2-point pattern with checkered side panels. Splinter forearm with Deeley release, half checkered in 2-point pattern surrounding opener. Receiver is lightly engraved with light scroll engraving with quail on left, woodcock on right. Both sides marked “ANSLEY H. FOX”. Bottom of receiver and trigger guard lightly scroll engraved. Bbls are #2 weight. Weight: 7 lb 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls retain 90-95% beautiful orig bbl blue with a few light rub marks. Buttstock and forearm retain 85-90% orig varnish with a few scattered light handling marks and scratches. Buttplate with minor loss at toe. Receiver retains approx 40-50% bright orig case color. Trigger guard retains 65-70% of its orig high polished blue, toning at tang. Mechanics are excellent. Beautiful brilliant shiny bores. 49575-1 JSL170 C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1618

*A.H. FOX BE GRADE.

SN 14835. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ Krupp Fluid steel bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead and ivory colored front bead. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock, checkered in two point pattern with 14-3/8 LOP over Decelerator buttpad, checkered side panels. Splinter forearm with Deeley release, lightly checkered in three point pattern towards frame. Receiver lightly engraved with quail on left, woodcock on right surrounded by light scroll, and light scroll on bottom. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good, bbls retain 60-70% blued finish with light handling marks, carry marks and scratches throughout. Buttstock and forearm have been sanded and refinished and retain nearly all of their hand rubbed finish, checkering re-cut, a couple of old repairs behind top tang with lines running to frame on both sides. Receiver retains traces of orig case color. Mechanics are very good, ejectors slightly out of time, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-84 JSL192 C&R; IVORY (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1619

*A.H. FOX BE GRADE.

SN 23125. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Chromox Fluid steel bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with twin white plastic mid and front beads. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped replacement full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4″ LOP over serrated hard rubber buttplate, checkered in three point pattern with checkered side panels. Replacment beavertail forend checkered in three point pattern with Deeley release. Receiver is loosely scroll engraved and near full coverage with two quail on bottom, marked “Ansley H. Fox” in banners on sides. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished, bbls retain 90-95% restored blue finish with slight losses on bbl markings and a few restored dents. Replacement buttstock and forend retain most of their custom finishes. Receiver retains 85-90% cyanide case hardened finish. Mechanics are very good, bores are bright and shiny with minor light orange peel. 49417-85 JSL193 C&R (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1620

*A.H. FOX A GRADE.

SN 302761. Cal. 16 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted ribs. Bbls marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL / MADE BY A.H. FOX GUN CO PHILA PA USA”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. 13-1/4″ LOP over black serrated hard rubber buttplate with round knob grip. Splinter forend. Top comb has slight perch belly. Engraved in typical A Grade style with open floral pattern throughout. Weight: 5 lb 12 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as restored. Bbls retain virtually all of a fine restored rust blue. Receiver and forend metal retain virtually all of their professionally restored case hardened finish. Checkering is sharp. Stocks, with minor handling marks, retain most of their professionally restored finish. Bores lightly frosted but shiny. Mechanics are excellent. 49415-5 JSL78 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1621

*A. H. FOX AE GRADE.

SN 25513. 12GA, 30″ Chromox fluid steel bbls, 2-5/8″ chambers, Chokes: Full/Full, Full length matted rib with steel front bead, #2 weight bbls, double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip butt stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over “White Line” waffle pad. Splinter forearm with Deeley release checkered in two-point pattern. Buttstock checkered in two-point pattern. Receiver engraved in typical open floral A grade and marked “Ansley H. Fox”. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 8 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 97% of professional restored finish. Markings are crisp and sharp. Buttstock and forend retain most of an older professionally restored finish. Forend with minute loss at tip on left side and stocks with various light handling marks throughout. Receiver retains a trace or two of orig case color but has turned mostly gray, engraving still fairly sharp. Mechanics are excellent, bright shiny bores. 49417-90 JSL201 C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1622

*A.H. FOX STERLINGWORTH 16 GAUGE.

SN 365551. 16 ga. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, CHOKED: Imp. cyl./Mod. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14″ LOP over serrated lined HRBP. Splinter forearm checkered in diamond pattern. Frame engraved in standard Sterlingworth zig-zag border pattern and stamped “Sterlingworth” on both sides. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine as partially refurbished. Bbls retain most of what appears to be orig blued finish. Trigger guard has been re-blued. Receiver in cyanide case color, retains most of its restored finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of a restored finish with light handling marks throughout. Checkering is sharp. Mechanics are excellent. Bright and shiny bore. 49583-7 JSL257 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1623

*A.H. FOX STERLINGWORTH 16 GAUGE.

SN 376548. 16 ga. 27-7/8″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers CHOKED: Imp. Mod/Full. Full length matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid and front bead. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Full pistol gripped buttstock in full 2-pt pattern with 14-1/16″ LOP over Jostam recoil pad. Splinter forearm checkered in diamond pattern. Frame with zig-zag border engraving and marked “Fox Sterlingworth”. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 9 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 95-97% orig blue finish with minute muzzle wear. Receiver retains 97-98% orig Savage cyanide case colors. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its orig blued finished, just starting to tone at tang. Buttstock and forend retain 92-95% orig varnish with light handling marks throughout. Checkering is crisp. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant and shiny bore. A beautiful near mint Fox. 49417-88 JSL249 C&R; IVORY (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1624

*A.H. FOX STERLINGWORTH TWO BARREL SET.

SN 73301. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ steel bbls (reduced to this length) and 28″ steel bbls, both sets 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: CYL/IMP CYL and MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Single selective trigger, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two point pattern with 13-7/8″ LOP from rear position to single trigger over smashed red pad with a couple of spacers. Splinter forearm checkered in diamond pattern. Receiver engraved in typical zig zag pattern and marked “Sterlingworth” on both sides. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Fair, bbls retain 50-60% orig blued finish with scattered marks and scratches throughout. Receiver retains traces of orig case color but mostly gray. Buttstock with minor losses around frame has likely been sanded and given a sympathetic refinish a couple times in its lifetime. Splinter forearms shows most of an older restored finish. Bbls set #2 retaining 75-80% orig blued finish with light oxidation throughout and bright shiny bores. Buttstock is slightly loose and overall the gun is could benefit from light conservation. Trigger works, bores are bright and shiny with minor orange peel. 49417-95 JSL200 C&R (750-1,250) – Lot 1625

*FACTORY ENGRAVED PRESENTATION GRADE FOX/SAVAGE MODEL B DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

SN LC. Cal. 410ga. This gun is one of only several made by Fox Manufacturing Company, which was owned by Savage at the time. Gun was made for Katherine, wife of William J. O’Connor, who was the of Vice-President of Savage at that time. This gun features 26” bbls, ventilated rib, single triggers with extractors. Wood is quite elaborately carved and checkered, featuring correct 13-1/4”pull to end of a very elaborate white composition buttplate, which is elaborately engraved, featuring Savage motif with full headdress. Gun was elaborately engraved by custom shop head Mitzie Bielin. Receiver very elaborately engraved featuring an American Eagle in attack position on bottom. Ms. O’Connor’s initials on bottom of trigger guard. Entire receiver is completely engraved, as well as 2″ wedges on both sides of bbl. Orig pistol grip checkered and carved stock and forearm, with a composition pistol grip cap matching the buttplate. Both sides of forearm are relief carved as well as the side panels of the buttstock. Bottom of forearm is elaborately checkered, as well as pistol grip portion of stock. Very interesting and unique small bore shotgun. Well documented with factory records as well as Ms. O’Connor’s photo in the company of legendary cowboy, Roy Rogers. PROVENANCE: Ex-Wes Adams Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. bbls retain 98% blue finish with only slight high point wear and one or two miniscule scratches. 49290-4 LM49 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1626

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*IVER JOHNSON SKEET-ER .410 WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 3018E. Cal. .410 ga. 2 sets of 26″ chopper lump bbls, each with their own ejector forend. Blued boxlock action features Miller selective trigger with selector on tang. Left side of action is marked “Iver Johnson SKEET-ER”. American walnut straight grip buttstock with marbling similar to that found in European walnut, is checkered at grip, and measures 14-1/2″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Forends are of beavertail type, and have Deeley releases. An area has been milled out at head of iron on set “2” to remove weight, and set “1” has lead weight screwed in. “1” BBLS: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.401, right -.405. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. “2” BBLS: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.398, right -.389. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gold cordura case is lined in burgundy cloth with paper Iver Johnson label in lid. Case contains 2-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod with mop, brush and jag in black leather case, square oil bottle, and a pair of snap caps, as well as the key. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% of what appears to be their orig blue. Action retains approx 80% of its blue, silvered on bottom and sharp edges from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with a number of light marks, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time with both sets of bbls. Trigger works. Case is excellent, near new. Sights are “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. 49290-9 MGM68 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1627

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BEAUTIFUL RESTORED LEFEVER B GRADE.

SN 10944. 12 ga. 30″ fine Damascus bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod/Full. Full length matted Damascus rib with synthetic ivory mid and front bead marked “Fine Damascus Steel. Lefever Arms Co. Makers & Patentees. Syracuse, NY.”. Checkered nickel plated triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Early pivot opener. Beautifully figured round knob pistol grip stock with 13-3/4″ LOP over 3/4″ checkered black HRBP. Buttstock is checkered in 4-pt pattern with waves near comb and tear drop behind lockplates. Gold shield near toe. Splinter forearm with early push button release and 2 tiered sculpted horn tip. Forearm, nearly fully in checkered 4-pt pattern. Receiver is beautifully engraved in early B grade pattern. Left side with setter and dead bird in his mouth in field scene surrounded by scroll and geometric pattern on stepped side plate. Top of frame nicely scroll engraved with geometric pattern. Right side with pointer standing on rock surrounded by scroll. Both lockplates marked “Lefever Arms Co.” Bottom of frame nicely scroll engraved with a burst of scroll and leaf pattern on rails. Fences are sculpted in point patten which extends into butterfly wings on bbls. Trigger guard is beautifully engraved with a bust of a spaniel carrying a harvested woodcock in his mouth surrounded by scroll and chain link border and encased in geometric pattern. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as competently and completely restored by master gunsmith Brad Bachelder. Retaining most restored finish to both wood and metal. There is an old, now near invisible and fixed crack running from back of left lockplate to end of top tang. Bores are bright and shiny with a scattered light pit or two. Plenty of wall thickness. Mechanics are excellent. Gun is nice and tight. These early high grade Lefever’s are rare, hard to come by and amongst the best made of the American shotguns. 49619-1 JSL309 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1628

*SCARCE L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE DOUBLE TRAP.

SN 84067. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ fluid steel bbls. 3″ chambers, as marked. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length low profile ventilated rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads, bbls marked “L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE” / “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO. INC FULTON, NY”. Hunter One single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock with 14″ LOP over Hawkins ventilated pad. Buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with arrows towards comb. Beavertail forearm beautifully checkered with schnable tip and banjo roll type release. Engraved in typical Crown pattern with Setter and Pointer in game scene surrounded by scroll on left and 2 Pointers in game scene surrounded by rose and scroll on right. Bottom of frame and trigger guard lightly scroll and floral engraved. Gold crown in top lever with light scroll and rose bouquet on tops of frame. Weight: 8 lb 15 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% orig bbl blue with light scratches and handling marks. Receiver retains 40% orig case color, starting to tone on bottom of frame. Trigger guard retains approx 90% orig high polished blue. Buttstock and forearm retain nearly all their orig hand rubbed finish, minor loss on forearm on right side at receiver, otherwise stocks are excellent and checkering sharp. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are excellent, right tube with minute frosting. A rare all option Smith. 49531-22 JSL132 C&R; IVORY (5,500-9,500) – Lot 1629

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*L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE.

SN RE158523. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ fluid steel bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with twin white plastic beads, bbls faintly marked “L.C. Smith Crown Grade/Made To Order By The Hunter Arms Co. Inc. Fulton NY.” Hunter One single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/16″ LOP over serrated hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock checkered in two point pattern, beavertail forearm with roll type release, checkered in two point pattern on sides. Receiver is finely engraved in standard Crown Grade pattern, two setters in scene on left, two pointers in scene on right, gold crown on top lever, all surrounded by light scroll and floral engraving. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as totally refurbished and rebuilt. Bbls retain most of their refurbished blue, engraving has been buffed thin, receiver retains nearly all of a heat treated case hardened finish as does new exterior forearm iron. Custom stocks in excellent condition with minor handling marks. Mechanics are very good, trigger works, ejectors needing slight adjustment, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-58 JSL189 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1630

*L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE .410 WITH OPTIONS.

SN FWE185772. Cal. .410. 26″ bbls, 3″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid and front bead. Hunter One non selective single trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two point pattern with 13-15/16″ LOP over serrated line hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forearm with roll type release checkered in standard field pattern. Frame is stamped “L.C.Smith” on both sides. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 2 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good, bbls retain 50-60% orig blued finish. Receiver with traces of orig case color. Trigger guard retains most of an older restored finish. Buttstock and forend are good, checkering slightly worn but still mostly visible retain most of an older professionally restored finish. Pistol grip cap likely an older replacement. Mechanics are very good, trigger works, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-46 JSL218 C&R; IVORY (6,500-9,500) – Lot 1631

*BEAUTIFUL NEAR MINT L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE.

SN 115590. Cal. 410 26″ steel bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with brass front bead. Bbls marked “L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE / HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S FULTON, NY. USA”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Straight grained walnut, capped full pistol grip stock with 14″ LOP over serrated black hard rubber buttplate. Checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Splinter forearm checkered in standard 3-point pattern. Lockplates marked “L.C. SMITH” on both right and left sides. Weight: 5 lb 12 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near mint. Bbls retain nearly all their orig bbl blue with a few handling marks. Receiver retains nearly all of its bright bold and vivid orig case color with only minute high point edge wear. Trigger guard and forend iron are extremely fine and retain 95-98% orig blue. Buttstock and forearm are excellent, with scattered light handling marks, retain 95-98% orig varnish. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. It would be difficult to improve upon this little 410 L.C. Smith. 49531-33 JSL144 C&R (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1632

*L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE.

SN FW 94972. Cal. 410 28″ Armor Steel bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full matted rib with steel front sight. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over black lined hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forend. Checkered with standard Field Grade checkering. “L.C. Smith” stamped on front of sidelock. Tops of bbls marked “L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE / HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’RS FULTON NY., USA”. Weight: 5 lb 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls, forend and trigger guard retain nearly all of a restored blue with a few light handling marks throughout. Receiver retains 50% orig case color, toned and fading, particularly on bottom of frame. Buttstock and forend retain most of a fine restored finish with light flaking and handling marks throughout. There is a quail somewhere just begging to be shot with this cute little 410. 49473-8 JSL85 C&R (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1633

*SCARCE L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE.

SN FW103811. Cal. 20 Ga. 30″ fluid steel bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Bbls marked “L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE / HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S FULTON, NY. USA”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14″ LOP over serrated hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forearm with banjo roll type release and triangular horn tip, checkered in 3-point pattern. Buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern. Receiver engraved in standard Specialty pattern with open scroll and 2 quail in field scene on left and several ducks in marsh scene on right. Bottom of frame and trigger guard also lightly open scroll engraved. Weight: 6 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95-98% orig blued finish. Receiver retains 60-65% orig case color, toned towards bottom of frame. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their orig finish with light handling marks throughout, though may have had some finish applied through the years for conservation. Checkering excellent but slightly worn, particularly on forearm. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 49531-26 JSL147 C&R; IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1634

*L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE TRAP GUN.

SN RE172593. 12 ga. 30-1/8″ fluid steel bbls 2-3/4″ chambers CHOKED: Full/Full. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid and front beads. Hunter One single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip stock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Hawkins pad. Beavertail forearm with Schnabel tip and roll type release checkered in 3-pt pattern. Receiver is engraved in traditional Specialty pattern with two quail on left, geese on right, surrounded by scroll and marked “L.C. Smith” on both sides. Bottom of frame, top lever and trigger guard are also lightly scroll engraved. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 15 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 85-90% of an older restored finish with a bulge in the left tube, about 8-1/2″ from the muzzle and one in the right tube approximately 2″ from the muzzle. Receiver retains 25-30% orig case color. Buttstock and forearm have been refurbished and retain most of their custom finish. Trigger guard retains approximately 50% of its orig high polish finish. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. 49417-68 JSL251 C&R; IVORY (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1635

*BEAUTIFUL HIGH CONDITION L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE WITH DAMASCUS BARRELS.

SN 219074E. Cal. 12 Ga. 28″ Damascus bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with brass front bead. Bbls marked “L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE / HUNTER ARMS CO. MF’R’S FULTON, N.Y.” Featherweight frame. Hunter One trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Beautifully straight grained walnut stock is capped full pistol grip with 14-1/4″ LOP over serrated black hard rubber buttplate. Checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Splinter forearm with banjo roll type release, checkered in 3-point pattern with triangular horn tip. Receiver nicely engraved with broad scroll and 2 quail in scene on left, flying duck in marsh scene on right, both marked “L.C. SMITH”. Bottom of frame lightly scroll engraved, as is trigger guard. Weight: 7 lb 3 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 90-95% orig pattern, just starting to tone near breech and at carry point. Receiver retains 95-97% orig case color, just starting to tone towards bottom front of frame but mostly deep, rich and vivid throughout. Trigger guard retains 95% orig blue, starting to tone at tang. Buttstock and forend are excellent and retain nearly all of their orig varnish with a few light handling marks throughout. Ebony forend tip with minor repair. Buttplate is excellent. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. A very scarce gun in this configuration that would be near impossible to improve upon. 49531-34 JSL143 C&R (2,250-3,500) – Lot 1636

*L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE GAME GUN.

SN FWE43047. Cal. 16 Ga. 28″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/FULL. Full length matted rib with brass front bead and silver bar towards muzzle end. Bbls marked “L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE / HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S FULTON, NY., USA”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 13-7/8″ LOP over serrated black hard rubber buttplate. Checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Splinter forend with banjo roll type forearm release and triangular ebony tip. Engraved in traditional specialty pattern with 2 quail on left, large goose on right, surrounded by open scroll. Top and bottom of frame lightly scrolled, as is trigger guard bow. Weight: 6 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a high quality restored finish with light handling marks. Buttstock and forend have been restored and retain nearly all their custom finish. There is a repaired grain check on left side of forearm near frame. Checkering is sharp. Receiver retains 35-40% orig case color, mostly on side plates, toned on bottom. Trigger guard retains 85-90% of what is likely an older restored blue. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are excellent, left bbl with minor orange peel. 49531-29 JSL145 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1637

*L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GAUGE SPECIALTY GAUGE.

SN FWE71640S. 16 ga. 26″ bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod/Full. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and synthetic front bead. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, non automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 15″ LOP over serrated line HRBP. Splinter forearm with banjo roll type release and ebony tip checkered in 3-pt pattern. Receiver is engraved in typical Specialty grade pattern. Two quail on left, ducks in marsh scene on right surrounded by open scroll. Bottom of frame lightly scroll engraved as is trigger guard, top lever and top of frame. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 9 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 98-99% restored blue. Rib with a few light old dings that have been blued over during restoration. Receiver is gray and has likely been polished though engraving still fairly sharp. Trigger guard retains most of its restored blue finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of restored high gloss finish checkering is crisp as re-cut. There is minor wood loss on left side of trigger guard and left side of frame with a bit of filler added at frame. Bores are bright and shiny with a spot or two of orange peel in left tube. Mechanics are very good. 49619-3 JSL296 C&R; IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1638

*L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE.

SN 136402. Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ bbl. Choked .010/.020. 2-3/4″ chambers, marked “L C Smith Specialty Grade”. Cased hardened action with double triggers, ejectors, and non-automatic safety. Full figured oil finish American walnut, straight grip and ebony tipped splinter forend with roll-type release. LOP 14-1/4″ over solid red pad. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Cosmetically very good as completely refurbished. Retains most all case color. Replacement buttstock. Forend latch spring missing. Top lever works but has been improperly installed and has slightly raised frame fit. Bbls slightly off face. Ejectors work but out of time. Screwheads marred. Short trigger guard tang. With a bit of work, this could be a good field gun! 49291-25 JSL28 (750-1,250) – Lot 1639

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Please Note: The correct serial number is 4849R, not 4849P as in the catalog. This is a regular frame gun and the watertable is marked with an “R”.

*L.C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE.

SN 4849R. Cal. 20 Ga. 28″ steel bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with brass front bead. Bbls marked “L.C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE / HUNTER ARMS CO. M’F’R’S FULTON, NY”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over serrated hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Splinter forearm with rare Curtis forend release and triangular forend tip, checkered in 3-point pattern. Receiver tastefully engraved in standard Ideal Grade leaf pattern. Sidelocks marked “L.C. SMITH” on both sides at front. Weight: 6 lb 0 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95-98% orig blue with light handling marks. Receiver retains 70-75% light case colors throughout, starting to tone on bottom. Buttstock and forearm retain 90% orig varnish with light handling marks throughout and crazing on butt. Left side of butt towards toe shows several light bumps. Trigger guard retains 90-95% orig blue. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. A great little small bore Smith. 49531-27 JSL146 C&R (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1640

*L.C.SMITH IDEAL GRADE.

SN 216553. Cal. 12 GA. 30″ steel bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with brass front bead. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two point pattern with 14″ LOP over black serrated lined HRBP. Splinter forearm with banjo roll type release and ebony tip, checkered in three point pattern. Receiver is leaf engraved in standard Ideal Grade pattern. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 13 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, bbls retain 90-95% older restored blued finish with light scratches and a couple of light spots of oxidation. Receiver retains 50-60% orig case color starting to tone on bottom. Trigger guard retains 60-70% orig blued finish with flaking. Buttstock and forearm with an older refinish retain 70% of their restored finish with craquelure and light handling marks throughout with some finish starting to bubble, small chip in buttplate at toe but otherwise excellent. Trigger plate screw is likely an older replacement. Mechanics are excellent, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-86 JSL223 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1641

*SCARCE L.C. SMITH GRADE 5E.

SN 2526. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ fluid steel bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: FULL/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead and gold bar towards breech marked “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO., FULTON NY” (additional inscription is indiscernible). Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Beautifully figured French walnut, capped full pistol grip buttstock with 13-5/8″ LOP over unusual hard rubber checkered buttplate marked “L.C. SMITH / SYRACUSE, NY” with dog on mound. Buttstock checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Splinter forend with roll type banjo release and triangular ebony tip, checkered in near full coverage pattern with diamond pattern encapsulating the opener. Receiver is beautifully and finely engraved with rose and scroll engraving. Two Setters in game scene on left, 2 Pointers in game scene on right, both of which are highly detailed. Bottom of frame are lightly scroll engraved with geometric patterns. Top of frame beautifully scroll engraved. Top lever engraved in floral pattern. Trigger guard is beautifully floral engraved. 3-positon safety, “SAFE” in gold. Weight: 7 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as fully and competently refurbished. Wood and metal retain nearly all their custom finishes with a few scattered light handling marks. Buttstock shows minor repair with grain separation behind lockplates on both sides, which is now near invisible. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 49531-32 JSL149 C&R; IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1642

*EARLY L.C. SMITH 4E.

SN 996. 12 ga. 30″ Damascus bbls, 3″ chambers (extended to this length) CHOKED: Full/Full. Ribs, double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock, checkered in fancy 2-pt pattern with large gold colored oval in stock marked “Henry Devery/4359 Darien St./Phila. PA.” with 14″ LOP over serrated lined HRBP. Splinter forearm with banjo roll type release and ebony tip, near full coverage checkered with diamond in center surrounding opener. Lock plate are beautifully game scene engraved with a setter on left, pointer on right, surrounded by light scroll and floral engraving. Bottom of frame is lightly scroll engraved. Two quail on trigger guard bow. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 10 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 60-70% light orig Damascus pattern with minor staining and light handling marks. Receiver retains a hint or two of orig case color, engraving is mostly sharp. Trigger guard has been re-blued, engraving lightly buffed and retains most of its refurbished finish. Buttstock and forearm have been refurbished, checkering recut, and retain most of their modern custom finish. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with a few scattered pits. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead sight. 49598-4 JSL255 IVORY (2,250-3,500) – Lot 1643

*BEAUTIFUL L.C. SMITH GRADE 3E.

SN 206837. Cal. 16 Ga. 28″ chain Damascus bbls. 2/58″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, marked “HUNTER ARMS, CO. FULTON NY”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-5/16″ LOP over black serrated hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock is beautifully figured stump walnut, straight grain through wrist and opens up to a dark and dense pattern, 2-point checkering. Splinter forearm with roll type release and horn forend tip, checkered in typical Grade 3 3-point pattern. Receiver is engraved in typical Grade 3 pattern with quail and game scene on left and ducks and marsh scene on right surround by light scroll. Light scroll on frame and burst on trigger guard bow. Weight: 6 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls retain 97-98% bold chain Damascus pattern. Receiver retains 50-60% light orig case color, starting to tone on frame but visible elsewhere. Trigger guard retains 75% orig high polished blue. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their hand rubbed varnish, which may be an older restoration but could be orig. Checkering is sharp. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 49531-35 JSL131 C&R (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1644

*L. C. SMITH 3-E 12 GAUGE.

SN 8914. 26″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, CHOKES: CYL/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead, mid-bead is broken but orig ivory post still present. Marked “HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON, NY.” Hunter One single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with 13-7/8″ LOP over older “HAWKINS” pad. Splinter forend with banjo roll-type release and ebony tip checkered in three-point pattern. Receiver in engraved in typical Grade Three pattern with two quail on left,two woodcock on right surrounded by light scroll. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 4 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good as partially refurbished. Bbls and trigger guard retain most of a professionally refurbished blue. Lockplates retain 85-90% orig case color as does top of receiver. Bottom of frame with 20-30% orig color mostly on sides, toned on bottom. Buttstock and forend are excellent with light handling marks and scratches throughout to retain approximately 85-90% of their orig finish. Mechanics are excellent. Trigger works. Bright shiny bores. 49417-93 JSL207 C&R; IVORY (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1645

*SCARCE L.C. SMITH 2E.

SN 6918E. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with brass front bead, marked “HUNTER ARMS CO / FULTON NEW YORK”. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 13-7/8″ LOP over serrated black hard plastic buttplate. Splinter forearm with banjo roll type forearm release and horn tip, checkered in 3-point pattern. Buttstock checkered in standard 2-point pattern. Receiver engraved in typical Grade 2 pattern with quail and scroll on right and left side and marked “L.C. SMITH”. Light scroll engraving on bottom of frame and trigger guard. Weight: 5 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 90-95% of what could be their orig blue with minor handling marks. Receiver retains 30-40% light case color. Trigger guard retains 75-80% of what could be its orig blue or may be an early refinish. Buttstock and forearm professionally refinished and retain most of their hand rubbed finish with minor light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 49531-38 JSL134 C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1646

*L.C. SMITH GRADE 2 IN HIGH CONDITION.

SN 305023. Cal. 10 Ga. 32″ chain Damascus bbls. 2-7/8″ chambers. Choked: FULL/MOD. Full length matted rib with brass front bead and silver inlay at breech end, marked “HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON, NY.” Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Beautifully figured walnut stock with capped pistol grip with 14-1/4″ LOP over serrated hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Splinter forearm with ebony dog’s head escutcheon and triangular ebony tip, checkered in 3-point pattern. Receiver engraved in standard later Grade 2 pattern with quail surrounded by light scroll on left and ducks in marsh scene on right surrounded by scroll. Bottom of receiver lightly scroll engraved, as is trigger guard bow. Top of frame and top lever also lightly scroll engraved. Buttstock with very old drilled hole behind pistol grip cap for sling swivels. Weight: 11 lb 0 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their restored chain Damascus pattern, restored by Keith Kearcher. Receiver retains nearly all its bold and dark orig case color, just starting to tone on high points with minor corrosion on fences. Trigger guard retains 85-90% orig blue. Forearm iron retains 75-80% orig blue. Buttstock and forearm retain 95-98% orig varnish with light handling marks. Forearm with a minor chip near frame on left side. Checkering is sharp and crisp. Mechanics are excellent. Bright shiny bores with a rough spot or two in right tube. A beautiful high condition big bore Smith. 49531-25 JSL152 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1647

Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: This item is Antique not Modern, as such it is not subject to being registered via ATF.

*EARLY L.C. SMITH GRADE 2.

SN 33213. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ Damascus steel bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Coked: CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with brass front bead. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4″ LOP over fancy checkerboard and game scene hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Splinter forend with dog’s head escutcheon and ebony tip, checkered in classic 3-point pattern. Lockplates each engraved with a burst of scroll and marked “L.C. SMITH”. Trigger guard bow with burst of scroll. Geometric pattern on top of lever and hinge pin. Weight: 7 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 80-85% dark contrast Damascus pattern with a few handling marks throughout. Receiver retains 65-70% dark orig case color, particularly on lockplates. Bottom of frame starting to tone at front with darker case color towards trigger plate. Trigger guard retains 70-75% orig high polished blue. Buttstock and forearm retain 85-90% orig varnish, starting to flake, with light minor handling marks throughout. There is a tiny minor chip on the left side of forearm. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with scattered frosting throughout. Unusual in this fine condition. 49531-23 JSL153 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1648

*SCARCE L.C. SMITH GRADE 2.

SN 324783. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ fluid steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: FULL/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with brass front bead, marked “HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON, NY”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Nicely figured walnut buttstock is capped full pistol grip with 14-1/2″ LOP over black serrated hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forearm with dog’s head ebony escutcheon and triangular ebony tip, checkered in 3-point pattern. Buttstock checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Receiver lightly scroll engraved in classic Grade 2 pattern with quail on both right and left sides. Bottom of receiver lightly scroll engraved. Trigger guard with a burst of scroll at bow and tang. Weight: 7 lb 13 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 95-98% orig bbl blue with a few light handling marks throughout. Receiver retains 70-75% nice orig case color, toned on bottom. Trigger guard retains nearly all of a refurbished blued finish. Buttstock and forearm retain nearly all of their fine orig finish with a few light scratches and handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. A lovely high conditioned Grade 2. 49531-30 JSL148 C&R (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1649

Revised: 10/2/2015

Please Note: This is a Modern and C&R gun.

*L.C. SMITH 2-E 12 GAUGE.

SN 203338. Cal. 12 GA. 30″ steel bbls, 3″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with brass front bead and “certified pre-ban ivory” mid bead, marked “Hunter Arms Co. Fulton, NY”. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in two point pattern with 13-7/8″ LOP from rear position single trigger over Hawkins Ventilated pad. Splinter forearm with banjo roll type release and ebony tip checkered in three point pattern. Receiver nicely and lightly engraved in standard grade II pattern, with quail on left, ducks on right surrounded by light scroll. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 8 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good, bbls retain 85-90% of their orig bbl blue. Receiver retains 25-30% light orig case color. Trigger guard retains approximately 30% orig blue mostly on bow and back of tang. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of an older professionally finish with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are very good, bores are bright and shiny. 49417-91 JSL222 C&R; IVORY (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1650

*BEAUTIFUL L.C. SMITH 2-E 12 GAUGE WITH CHAIN DAMASCUS BARRELS.

SN 203167. Cal. 12 GA. 30″ Chained Damascus bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with brass front bead marked “Hunter Arms Co. Fulton, NY.” Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two point pattern with 14-3/8″ LOP over serrated lined HRBP. Splinter forend with banjo roll type release and ebony tip checkered in three point pattern. Receiver nicely engraved with light scroll and standard Grade II pattern with quail on left, duck on right, surrounded by light scroll. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, bbls retain 85-90% Chain Damascus pattern with light staining and a couple handling marks throughout. Receiver retains 75-80% dark orig case color mostly on sides and top starting to tone on bottom of frame with light freckling on bottom. Buttstock and forend retain 85-90% orig varnish with light scratches and handling marks throughout. Buttplate with older non-orig extra screw at toe. Mechanics are excellent, bright shiny bores. 49417-92 JSL219 C&R (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1651

*HIGH CONDITION EARLY GRADE 1 L.C. SMITH.

SN 207153. Cal. 10 Ga. 32″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” center bead and steel front bead. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped semi-pistol grip stock with 13-7/8″ LOP over serrated hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock with 2-point checkering. Splinter forearm with roll type release and horn forend tip checkered in 3-point pattern. Lockplates lightly scroll engraved, marked “L.C. SMITH” on both sides. Line engraved elsewhere around frame. Weight: 9 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 85-90% orig Damascus pattern, starting to fade and tone. Receiver retains 75-80% dark orig case color, particularly strong on lockplate, starting to tone on frame. Trigger guard retains approx 95% orig high polished blue, starting to tone at tang. Forearm iron has toned gray. Buttstock retains 75-80% orig varnish with light pock marks and scratches throughout. Checkering is crisp. Bores are bright and shiny with a few scattered pits. Mechanics are excellent. 49531-36 JSL130 C&R; IVORY (1,750-2,750) – Lot 1652

*HIGH CONDITION GRADE 0 L.C. SMITH.

SN 340649. Cal. 10 Ga. 32″ Damascus bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead, marked “HUNTER ARMS CO / FULTON NEW YORK”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with traditional 2-point checkering and 14-1/2″ LOP over serrated black hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forearm with Curtis push button release and ebony forend tip, checkered in 3-point pattern. Receiver lightly zig-zag border engraved and stamped “L.C. SMITH” on both lockplates. Weight: 10 lb 3 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain virtually all of a high contrast restored finish. Receiver retains 85-90% orig case color, starting to tone and fade on bottom. Buttstock and forearm retain 75-80% orig varnish with losses on both sides and various light handling marks and scratches throughout. There is one more significant bump behind right lockplate. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. 49531-24 JSL135 C&R (1,250-1,750) – Lot 1653

Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: This item is Antique not Modern, as such it is not subject to being registered via ATF.

*EARLY SYRACUSE GRADE 3 L.C. SMITH.

SN 19038. Cal. 10 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-7/8″ chambers. Choked: MOD/MOD. Full length matted rib with brass front bead, bbls marked “L.C. SMITH MAKERS SYRACUSE NY” / “STEEL DAMASCUS”. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over hard rubber rare “The L.C. Smith Trap Gun” checkered and carved” buttplate. Stocks finely checkered in 4-point pattern through grip and 4-point pattern on splintered forearm. Forearm with teardrop tip. Sidelocks with a burst of scroll and engraved “L.C. SMITH”. Bottom of frame lightly engraved. Trigger guard bow beautifully engraved with a Spaniel with dead woodcock in mouth. Bottom of frame is scalloped and has a geometric design engraved. Scallops are finely cut and run into stock beautifully. Weight: 9 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 75-80% vivid Damascus pattern with minor light staining. Lockplate and receiver retain approx 50-60% orig case color, particularly dark on left lockplate, starting to tone on bottom of frame. Trigger guard bow retains most of its factory orig blue, toned at tang. Forearm with a minor chip on left side and at tip and buttstock retains 90-95% orig varnish. Checkering is sharp. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with scattered pits, particularly in right bore. 49531-37 JSL133 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1654

W.H. REED SIDE LEVER 8 GAUGE HAMMER GUN.

SN 121. 8 ga. 30-3/4″ laminated steel bbls. Full length laminated steel rib with brass front bead marked “W.H. Reed 510 Girard Ave.”. Straight grip stock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over full steel buttplate with gold shield in top of grip marked “GEO. T. Rillings 1878”. Splinter forearm with unnumbered wedge checkered in 2-pt pattern with Schnabel tip. Left side of receiver with thumb push opener. Lockplate is nicely scroll engraved as are hammers. Gold line on action running around breech. Trigger guard bow is nicely game scene engraved with setter and quail surrounded by small scallops and tang is nicely scroll engraved. WEIGHT: 11 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 40-50% light laminated pattern with some staining. Frame has toned gray. Trigger guard retains most of what is likely an older restored high polished blued finish that has nicely toned and aged, engraving is still quite sharp. Buttstock and forearm retain most of an older professionally restored finish with checkering re-cut. Steel buttplate retains most of an older professionally restored finished likely having been done at the same time as the trigger guard. Bores are good with scattered pitting throughout. Mechanics are fine, though the gun is a bit loose in the hinge. A neat “weird” early hammer gun. 49253-18 JSL276 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1656

HIGH QUALITY ALEXANDER MCCOMUS OF BALTIMORE FOUR BORE WATERFOWLER.

SN 392. Cal. 4GA (ca. 1885). Approx 4″ Chamber. Exceptionally well filed and finished 45″ octagon to 16 sided transitioning from wedding band to round Damascus bbl, is engraved with McComus’s 22 South Calvert Street Baltimore address, used between 1884-1889. Bbl is stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs. Robust, case hardened, top lever action is nicely filed and is engraved “Alexander McComus” on bar action lock with tall serpentine hammer. No. “392” and Birmingham proofs are on water table. McComus production no. “2560” is at grip. Dense European walnut capped pistol grip stock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered horn buttplate. Long forend with horn tip has Deeley release. Bbl appears to have lots of choke. Weight: 16 lbs. 8 oz. Lop: 14-1/8″. Also included is a 12 ga. auxiliary chamber. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains a considerable amount of its orig finish with good definition to Damascus pattern. Action retains 10 – 20% orig color, strong where protected. Top lever has lots of orig blue. Stocks are also very fine with hand rubbed wear through orig finish. Bore is excellent, lightly frosted. Auxiliary chamber is fine. 49503-32 MGM287 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1657

*RARE ALL OPTION GRADE 5E ITHACA TRAP GUN.

SN 457424. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted ventilated rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Flame grained fiddle back full capped pistol grip stock with 14-1/2″ LOP over modern Hawkins pad. Beavertail forend. Frame engraved with gold pheasant on left, gold woodcock on right, both surrounded by beautifully executed acanthus leaf engraving. Bottom of frame with American eagle, marked “MADE IN USA / ITHACA GUN CO. / ITHACA NY”. Checkered in traditional Grade 5 pattern with two Fluer-de-lis at grip, scalloped checkering pattern towards grip cap. Beavertail forend finely checkered with Fluer-de-lis pattern at muzzle end. Weight: 8 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent and orig. Bbls retain 93-95% orig blue with a few minor light handling marks and scratches. Receiver retains 60-65% orig case color, starting to tone on base, bright and shiny on top and sides. Buttstock and forearm retain most of what appears to be orig varnish with a few minor light handling marks and scratches. Mechanics are crisp. Bores bright and shiny. This is really a lovely long barreled Ithaca. 49503-36 JSL80 C&R; IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1658

*BEAUTIFUL ITHACA GRADE 5E ALL OPTION TRAP GUN.

SN 458403. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: FULL/IMP MOD. Full length matted ventilated rib with twin steel beads. Single trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Beautiful fame grained American walnut straight grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over white lined Mershon pad. Gold shield in stock with the name “Lamb” engraved. Beavertail forend. Receiver is beautifully engraved with gold pheasant on left and gold woodcock on right surrounded by acanthus leaf floral engraving. Bottom of frame is engraved with American eagle and marked “MADE IN USA / ITHACA GUN CO /ITHACA, NY”. Trigger plate with acanthus leaf engraving. Stocks finely checkered in Grade 5 pattern with Fleur-de-lis on butt and finely checkered panel at cheeks. Weight: 8 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as professionally refurbished. Bbls and trigger guard retain virtually all their restored finish. Receiver in cyanide case color at virtually 100%. Forearm metal retains 90-95% of restored cyanide case color finish. Buttstock and forearm are faithful modern replacements and retain most of their custom finish. Mechanics are excellent. Bores bright and shiny with light frosting in right bore. 49503-35 JSL77 C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1659

*BEAUTIFUL HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION ITHACA 4E 20 GA FLUES.

SN 330047. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked: CYL/IMP MOD. Full length matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Gold plated double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Ithaca Gun Co hard rubber butt. Push button forend release surrounded by an intricate checkering pattern of ribbons and scallops. Ebony forend tip. Buttstock is beautifully checkered with two Fleur-de-lis running through grip and is a fine honey and chocolate colored European walnut. Gold shield in stock. Hard rubber grip cap. Engraved in typical Grade 4 pattern with duck on left side, pheasant on right, encased in acanthus leaf engraving. Bottom of frame with light well defined acanthus leaf engraving. Weight: 6 lb 4 oz. Accompanied by an A&F marked LOM case. PROVENANCE: Letter from noted Author, Walter C. Snyder with photocopy of the original journal entry identifying this gun. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their factory orig rust blue. Receiver retains approx 80-85% bright orig case colors starting to tone on bottom. Trigger guard and top lever retain nearly all of their orig blue. Checkering is sharp. Forend and buttstock retain nearly all of a hand rubbed restored finish. Mechanics are excellent, ejectors slightly out of time. Bores are bright and shiny. Case is very good. 49290-3 JSL79 C&R; IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1660

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*ITHACA GRADE 1.

SN 456318. Cal. 20 Ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes: IMP CYL / MOD. Full length matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Non-selective single trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Beavertail forend. Straight grip stock with 13-1/2″ LOP over Ithaca Gun Co Sunburst pad. Engraved in typical Grade 1 pattern with light floral pattern with zig-zag border. This gun may have started life as a double trigger pistol grip stock gun and appears to have been factory converted to a single trigger straight stock configuration as it is almost imperceptible. Weight: 6 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as factory restored and modified. Bbls retain 95-98% restored finish, probably by the factory. Receiver retains 90-95% bright orig case color just starting to tone on bottom of frame. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its restored finish. Buttstock retains 90-95% of its restored finish with light handling marks and light craquelure in the finish. Mechanics crisp. Bores excellent. 49503-27 JSL67 C&R; IVORY (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1661

*HIGH ART ITHACA CUSTOM GRADE ONE 20 GAUGE.

SN 141390. 20 ga. 28″ Krupp fluid steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Imp.cyl/Full. Full length matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid and front bead. Breech end of rib nicely floral and stipple engraved. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in fancy Grade 4 type pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over serrated line black hard rubber buttplate. Gold shield in stock. Splinter forend with ebony tip checkered in fancy Grade 4 type pattern. Receiver is fully and finely floral and scroll engraved with Gothic figure at front of frame, dogs head near hinge pin and large woodcock on bottom of frame. The quality of the engraving and in particular the stippling is very good. Trigger guard is fully engraved with 4 quail in scene on bow and full floral pattern throughout. Inside of trigger guard marked “S.J. Large 1907 / Bristol, CT / U.S.A.”. Top lever and top tang are fully floral engraved and flower pattern at fences and breech end of bbls. Inside of forearm also marked “Made for S.J. Large 1907”. A quick internet search shows S.J. Large as Town Councilman for Bristol, CT and an Executive for the American Silver Co. More detailed and thorough research should be done on this gun. WEIGHT:6 lbs. 9 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 85-90% restored rust blued finish. Receiver has toned gray. Buttstock and forearm are very good with a few light handling marks and scratches throughout particularly on left side of stock and retain 85-90% of an older restored varnish. Checkering on forearm starting to thin, though still mostly visible. Bore is bright and shiny. There is some type of a ring, about 1″ into left chamber that should not impact this gun, but is noticeable when looking at the bores. Mechanics are very good. 49619-2 JSL297 C&R; IVORY (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1662

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION ITHACA FLUES GRADE 1-1/2.

SN 232195. 12 ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/FULL. Full length matted rib with steel front bead. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/8″ LOP over Ithaca Gun Co. checkered and monogrammed buttplate. Checkered in 2-point pattern. Forearm is a friction release, checkered in 3-point pattern. Receiver zig-zag border engraved with Setter stamped on each side and marked “ITHACA GUN CO ITHACA, NY.” Bottom of frame with deep star engraved surrounded by zig-zag pattern. Weight: 7 lb 5 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 95-98% orig Damascus pattern with light handling marks and an old scattered dent or two. Receiver retains 95-98% dark bold and vivid orig case color, just beginning to tone on bottom of frame and at high points. Trigger guard and forearm iron retain most of their orig high polished blue. Checkering is crisp throughout. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their orig varnish with light craquelure and handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with light orange peel. 49575-2 JSL172 C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1663

*GORGEOUS ITHACA $5000 GRADE SBT.

SN 240405701. Cal. 12 Ga. 34″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choke: FULL. Full matted ventilated rib with white plastic mid and front beads. Frame marked “$5000.00 Grade”. Checkered gold plated trigger, automatic ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip, Monte Carlo stock with 14-5/8″ LOP over basket weave pattern Pachmayr white lined pad. Trap forend. Full coverage, finely and beautifully engraved with multiple gold inlays. Three gold ducks in marsh scene on left surrounded by well cut beautiful scroll engraving. Gold quail in bottom in wood scene and three gold pheasants on right side. Top tang and top lever fully engraved and stippled. Top of frame shows extremely fine stippling with some scroll engraving towards right and left side. Both sides of bbl at breech end fully scroll engraved with “Ithaca Gun Co.” engraved in a beautiful ribbon. Buttstock is beautiful high contrast American walnut and is finely checkered through the grip with scalloped pattern at grip cap. Forend with about 75% checkering coverage. Weight: 8 lb 12 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Showing very little evidence of use. Bbl, frame and forend show virtually all of their orig finish with evidence of test firing only. Buttstock and forend near mint with light handling marks. Checkering is sharp. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Top lever is right of center, indicating this is likely a nearly unfired gun. 49503-40 JSL61 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1664

*STUNNING HIGH ARCH ITHACA $5000 GRADE KNICK MODEL SBT.

SN 240405666. 12 ga. 32″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Full. Full length matted ventilated rib with synthetic ivory mid and front bead. Gold plated checkered trigger, automatic ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock, elaborately checkered with panel behind comb, Scallops near pistol grip cap, checkered side panels. 14-1/2″ LOP over Pachmayr basket weave white lined pad. Gold shield near toe. Pistol grip cap is serrated carved bone. Forearm with Deeley release is beautifully checkered in curved point pattern. Receiver is full coverage, scroll and game scene engraved. Ducks in marsh scene in gold on left, pheasants in field scene in gold on right. Gold quail in woods scene on bottom of frame and woodcock in gold on trigger guard. Top of frame is finely stippled and surrounded by scroll engraving. Sides of bbls, fully scroll engraved with “Ithaca Gun Co.” in a perfectly executed banner. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Bbls retain 98-99% orig blued finish. Receiver retains 95-98% bright and strong orig case color, which is somewhat hidden due to the deep engraving. Buttstock and forearm are excellent, retaining most of their orig varnish, with a few light chips to the finish and handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. Incredibly high art Ithaca. 49503-1 JSL263 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 1665

*BEAUTIFUL HIGH ART ITHACA $4500 GRADE SBT.

SN 240405505. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choke: FULL. Full matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and synthetic ivory front sight. Water table marked with SN and “Engraved by R.O. Alpen” on right and “12 Ga. $4500.00″ on left. Gold plated checkered trigger, ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip, Monte Carlo stock with 14-1/2” LOP over basket weave Pachmayr white line pad. Trap forend. Gorgeous full coverage scroll engraving with two-tone gold ducks in marsh scene on left and three pheasants in farm scene on right. Bottom of frame with Ruffed Grouse and two pine trees in gold. Trigger guard bow with gold snipe and grass in gold with finely cut scroll on top and bottom of bow. Right and left side of bbl at breech finely engraved with “Ithaca Gun Co.” on right and “Ithaca, NY” on left in ribbon. Stocks are beautiful flame grain American walnut, finely checkered through wrist with scalloped pattern at grip and finely checkered panel on stock cheeks. Grip cap appears to be buffalo horn and is finely scalloped. Gold shield in stock without initials. Weight: 8 lb 11 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Receiver retains approx 90-95% orig case colors that is somewhat hidden by the depth of the engraving. Bbl, trigger guard and forend iron retain approx 95-98% orig blue. Checkering is crisp throughout. Buttstock shows crackling and lifting of finish with some losses having flaked, but is orig and generally very good. Light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. A stunning high art Ithaca. 49503-39 JSL62 IVORY (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1666

*STUNNING AND BEAUTIFUL HIGH ART ITHACA $2500 GRADE SBT.

SN 404458. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choke: FULL. Full matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and composition front sight. Gold plated checkered single trigger, auto ejectors, no safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 14″ LOP over Ithaca Gun Co. Sunburst pad. Pistol grip cap is a honey colored resin with fine scallops throughout. Stunning full coverage scroll and game scene engraving throughout. Left side with three ducks in gold landing in marsh with highly detailed farm scene in background surrounded by beautifully and perfectly executed scroll. Bottom of frame fully scroll engraved with gold quail at front of frame. Right side of frame with three pheasants in multi-colored gold with farm scene in background. “Ithaca Gun Co. Inc” in gold on both sides of bbl in ribbon surrounded by beautifully executed scroll and “$2500 Grade” on left side of bbl. Top of frame beautifully stippled with woodcock in gold on fully engraved top lever with highly ornate detail throughout. Trigger guard fully engraved with beautiful Tom Turkey inlaid in gold with gold border on top and bottom. Gold bbl band at breech of bbl. Unengraved gold stock shield. This incredible work of art was signed by the engraver, J. Michelina, three times! Weight: 8 lb 10 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Receiver retains about 95% of its orig case color, which is difficult to discern because of the depth of the engraving. Bbl and trigger guard retain most of their orig blue with minor handling marks. Buttstock and forend retain 90-95% orig varnish with light handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bore near mint, showing light evidence of use. It would be difficult to show up at the 16 yard trap line with a more beautiful, high art shotgun than this! 49503-41 JSL58 C&R; IVORY (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1667

*GORGEOUS HIGH ART ITHACA DOLLAR GRADE KNICK MODEL SINGLE BARREL TRAP.

SN 240405727. 12 ga. 34″ bbl. 3″ chamber. CHOKED: Full. Full length matted ventilated rib with white plastic mid and front bead. Gold plated checkered single trigger, automatic ejectors, no safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock, checkered in fancy scalloped and arrow pattern with panel at comb and checkered side panels. Buttstock is incredible iridescent flame grain American walnut with small Monte Carlo and 14-1/4″ LOP over black Pachmayr waffle pad, gold shield in toe. Trap forend near full coverage checkered in point and scallop pattern with Deeley release. Receiver is full coverage scroll and game scene engraved. Three ducks and marsh scene in gold on left three pheasants in field scene on right, also in gold. Quail in woods scene in gold on bottom and duck in marsh scene on trigger guard. Sides of bbls are full coverage scroll engraved and marked “Ithaca Gun Co.” in banner. According to our consignor, this was the very last Ithaca Dollar Grade made. WEIGHT: 9 lbs. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. Retaining nearly all orig finish to both wood and metal. Likely test fired only. Buttstock and forend with minute handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. An incredible high art Ithaca. 49503-13 JSL283 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1668

*ITHACA KNICK GRADE 7 SBT.

SN 401268. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 3″ chamber. Choke: FULL. Full length matted ventilated rib with brass mid bead and red plastic front bead. Gold plated checkered trigger, automatic ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 14-3/8″ LOP over modern Ithaca Gun Co. Starburst pad. Stock comb with minor Monte Carlo treatment at butt. Trap forend. Receiver is fully and finely acanthus leaf engraved with gold ducks in marsh on left and two pheasants in gold on right. Bottom of frame with American eagle in two tone gold, marked “Made in USA”. Bow of trigger guard with fine acanthus leaf engraving and gold inlaid stag. Buttstock is beautiful flame grain American walnut with great contrast and color. Gold shield in stock with initials “JH” engraved. Stocks fully and finely checkered with beautiful Fleur-de-lis patterns and scallop treatment at pistol grip. Forearm with approximately 75% checkering coverage with Fleur-de-lis on bottom and very fine point on top coming down towards forearm metal. Replaced top lever is case hardened but unengraved. Weight: 8 lb 2 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extremely fine as restored. Bbl and trigger guard retain virtually all of their restored blue. Frame retains virtually all of its correct restored case color. Buttstock and forend with fine restored hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Overall a beautiful high art Ithaca. 49503-42 JSL60 C&R (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1669

*GORGEOUS HIGH CONDITION ITHACA GRADE 7E KNICK MODEL SBT.

SN 403659. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choke: FULL. Full length matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” center bead and red plastic front bead. Checkered gold plated single trigger, auto ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 14-3/8 LOP over Ithaca Gun Co. Sunburst pad. Receiver is fully and finely engraved and gold inlaid with gold ducks in marsh scene on left, gold pheasants on right, all surrounded by acanthus and foliate scroll. Bottom of frame with two-tone gold inlaid eagle, marked “Made in USA”. Gold woodcock engraved on trigger guard surrounded by scroll. Checkering pattern is extremely fine with double Fleur-de-lis pattern extending towards comb and forend with about 80% checkering coverage with Fleur-de-lis pattern. Stock is beautiful flame grain American walnut with gold shield showing initials “HEA”. Weight: 8 lb 10 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Receiver retains 80-85% orig case color, bright and shiny on sides, mostly hidden by engraving on bottom, though still present. Bbl retains 95-98% plus orig bbl blue. Trigger guard with 85-90% orig bbl blue. Stocks, with minor handling marks, retain about 90% of their orig hand rubbed finish with some flaking at heel and craquelure throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. A fabulous high condition orig Ithaca Grade 7. 49503-43 JSL59 C&R; IVORY (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1670

*EXTREMELY RARE ITHACA KNICK 6E SBT.

SN 400482T. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choke: FULL. Raised, matted, ventilated rib is engraved “Ithaca Gun Co” on arched riband within field of open scrolled acanthus on each side of breech section. SN and grade are on engine turned lump. Case hardened “Knick” type boxlock action is marked with SN, grade, and gauge on water table, is without safety, and has gold-plated trigger with checkered finger blade. Action is engraved with large open scrolled acanthus with floral highlights, stippled backgrounds, and geometric borders surrounding oval target shooting vignettes with subjects in two colors of gold on each side; an Indian brave in breechclout has drawn bow in woodlands on left, and a trapshooter stands at target station on right. Bottom of action is engraved with heraldic eagle, “Made in U. S. A.” and “ITHACA GUN CO ITHACA N Y”. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN at grip. Striking feather crotch figured American walnut capped long pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Silver type pad. There is fancy fleur-di-lis checkering with line borders and additional fleur-di-lis through pattern at grip with flourishes into butt. Side panels are also checkered with fleur-di-lis motif. A gold inlaid shield is on toe line. Matching flared beavertail ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/8. Weight: 8 lb 4 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Near new, as completely and competently refurbished. Wood and metal retain essentially all of their custom finishes. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. According to noted Ithaca scholar and author Walt Snyder this is one of four Grade 6 Knick SBT guns Ithaca ever manufactured. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights. 49503-60 JSL65 C&R; IVORY (6,000-9,000) – Lot 1671

*RARE ALL OPTION ITHACA GRADE 5E NID.

SN 467649. Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ bbls (orig length). 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/CYL. Full length matted ventilated rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 13-3/4″ LOP over black serrated hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock with gold oval shield is beautifully figured flame grained American walnut. Beautifully engraved in typical Grade 5 pattern with two tone gold pheasant on left, gold woodcock on right surrounded by acanthus leaf floral pattern engraving. Bottom of frame with American eagle, marked “MADE IN USA ITHACA GUN CO ITHACA NY”. Acanthus leaf engraving on trigger plate and trigger guard bow. Gun comes with two forends; one a splinter, likely the original, shows slightly more use, and the other, a beavertail forend which is numbered to the gun and matches perfectly, including checkering and engraving likely added by Ithaca during production. Checkering pattern is typical ornate Grade 5 pattern with Fleur-de-lis through grip and finely checkered side panels. Splinter forend nicely checkered with ribbon pattern. Beavertail forend with 4-point near full coverage checkering pattern. Weight: 8 lb 3 oz with beavertail forend – 7 lb 14 oz with splinter forend. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Receiver retains 65-70% nice orig case colors. Bbl blue is approx 90% orig but starting to thin and tone. Trigger guard retains nearly all of what could be its orig blued finish. Checkering is sharp. Restored stock finish show light handling marks throughout but is overall excellent. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. Overall a beautiful and dynamic high grade Ithaca in a rare configuration with the orig 26″ bbls – this is would be dandy little skeet gun. 49503-37 JSL74 C&R; IVORY (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1672

*ITHACA 5E KNICK MODEL SBT.

SN 405028. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choke: FULL. Full length matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead and orange fluorescent Ithaca front sight. Nickel plated, checkered trigger. Automatic ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip front stock with 14-1/2″ LOP over modern Ithaca Gun Co. Sunburst pad. Trap forend. Checkered in typical high art Grade 5 pattern, with gold oval in stock. Receiver is beautifully engraved in typical Grade 5 pattern with gold pheasant on left and gold woodcock on right surrounded by acanthus leaf scroll engraving. Bottom of frame engraved with eagle and marked “Made in USA / Ithaca Gun Co., Ithaca, NY”. Trigger plate engraved in geometric design with acanthus leaf engraving. Trap forearm with latch is engraved in crosshatch and swirl engraving. Weight: 8 lb 8 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Action retains 80-85% orig case color. Bbl retains virtually all professionally a restored rust blued finish. Trigger guard bow shows nearly all of its restored blue with tang starting to tone. Buttstock and forend show about all of their restored finish with light handling marks. Forearm with minor repair on right side. Mechanics are fine. Ejector may need slight adjustment. Bore is near excellent with minute frosting. Overall a beautiful trap gun. 49503-76 JSL63 C&R; IVORY (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1673

*LATE ITHACA KNICK MODEL GRADE 5 SBT.

SN 240405537. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choke: FULL. Full length matted ventilated rib with white plastic mid bead and orange fluorescent plastic Ithaca front target sight. Checkered nickel plated trigger, auto ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip stock. Trap forend. 14-3/8″ LOP over basket weave white lined Pachmayr pad. Buttstock is beautifully grained American walnut with Fleur-de-lis checkering through the grip and finely checkered side panels. Unmarked gold oval in stock. Receiver beautifully engraved in acanthus leaf floral pattern with gold pheasant on left and quail on right. Bottom of receiver floral engraved with American eagle, marked “MADE IN USA / Ithaca Gun Co, Ithaca, NY”. Weight: 8 lb 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Likely test fired only. Retains virtually all of its factory finish in both wood and metal. Mechanics are fine. Bore bright and shiny. A beautiful late Grade 5! 49503-73 JSL56 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1674

*BEAUTIFUL ITHACA 5E KNICK SBT.

SN 405455. 12 ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. CHOKED: Full. Full length matted ventilated rib with synthetic ivory mid bead and florescent front bead. Checkered nickel plated trigger, automatic ejector, no safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock is beautifully figured flame grained American walnut, checkered in fleur-de-lis and point pattern with scallops near grip cap, scalloped checkered side panels and 14-1/2″ LOP over Pachmayr basket weave white lined pad. Gold oval near toe. Splinter forearm checkered in 5-pt pattern with Deeley release. Receiver is loosely floral engraved with two toned gold pheasant on left, gold woodcock on right and signed by the engraver “Alpen” near pheasant on left. Bottom of frame engraved with American eagle and marked “Made in U.S.A. / Ithaca Gun Co. Ithaca N.Y.”. Trigger plate engraved in loose floral pattern with geometric design. Trigger guard and top lever also engraved. Top of frame is very finely stippled. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 11 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 97-99% of an older restored finish. Receiver retains 65-70% of beautiful orig case color starting to tone on bottom of frame. Bright and shiny on sides and top. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of the professionally restored finish with a couple of light handling marks. Overall this is an excellent, engraver signed Ithaca. 49503-28 JSL268 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1675

*BEAUTIFUL ITHACA KNICK GRADE 5E SBT.

SN 404969. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choke: FULL. Matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” center bead and Ithaca marked florescent plastic front target sight. Automatic ejectors, no safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 14-3/4″ LOP over modern green “Jenkins” recoil pad with three spacers. Beautiful flame grain American walnut stocks, checkered in traditional Grade 5 pattern. Trap forend. Receiver is beautifully engraved in typical Grade 5 style with a two-toned gold inlaid pheasant on left and a gold inlaid woodcock on right. Bottom of receiver with deeply cut American eagle and marked “Made in USA / Ithaca Gun Co., Ithaca, NY”. Weight: 8 lb 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Receiver retains 95-98% orig case color, just starting to tone. Bbl retains nearly all of the orig bbl blue. Stocks retain virtually all their high gloss finish with a few minor handling marks. Checkering is sharp throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny, showing limited evidence of use. The engraving on this gun is finer than what is often observed on the Grade 5, making this an interesting and beautiful Ithaca SBT! 49503-75 JSL57 C&R; IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1676

*ITHACA KNICK 5E SBT.

SN 405407. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choke: IMP MOD. Full matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and synthetic front sight. Checkered nickel plated trigger, auto ejector, no safety. Capped full pistol grip, Monte Carlo stock with gold shield in grip cap engraved “Brent Umberger/Master Stock Maker”. 14-5/8″ LOP over modern Browning white lined waffle pad. Trap forend. Receiver engraved with gold pheasant on left and gold woodcock on right surrounded by acanthus leaf engraving. Left side of frame signed by engraver “Alpen” in front of pheasant. Bottom of frame engraved with American eagle and marked “Made in USA / Ithaca Gun Co, Ithaca, NY”. Trigger plate acanthus leaf engraved with geometric designs. Checkering pattern is a faithful reproduction of the traditional 5E pattern. Weight: 9 lb 6 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, partially refurbished. Bbl and trigger guard retain virtually all their restored blued finish. Receiver retains approx 60-65% orig case color. Buttstock and forearm as noted are faithfully executed replacements and retain nearly all of their custom finish. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Not many Grade 5 guns were signed by the engraver, making this quite a rare gun! 49503-74 JSL66 C&R; IVORY (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1677

*MCGRAW ENGRAVED ITHACA GRADE 4E SBT.

SN 405108. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chamber. Choke: FULL. Full matted ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead and Ithaca florescent plastic front sight. Nickel plated trigger, auto ejector, no safety. Full pistol grip stock, 14-1/2″ LOP over modern Pachmayr basket weave white lined pad. Trap forend. Receiver engraved in standard Grade 4 pattern with hunter on left and Goddess of Hunt, Diana, on right. Left side of frame signed “McGraw” and marked “Ithaca Gun Co.” Frame is nicely appointed with approx 50% acanthus scroll coverage. Buttstock and forend checkered in typical Grade 4 pattern. Unengraved gold oval in stock. Weight: 8 lb 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbl shows 95% plus restored blue. Receiver retains approx 75% of what appears to be orig case color. Trigger guard blue restored and starting to tone at grip. Buttstock and forend with restored finish, may be old replacements. Forend is slightly loose. Mechanics are fine. Bore is excellent. Really a rare gun being signed by McGraw! 49503-71 JSL64 C&R; IVORY (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1678

*LJUTIC LTX GOLD ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY REVERA WITH CASE.

SN 146. Cal. 12 ga. 34″ Bbl is fitted with high vent rib and provision for interchangeable choke tubes. Coin finished action is engraved with exceptionally well cut and shaded open scrolling acanthus surrounding gold inlaid vignettes of ducks on left side of action, and pheasant on right. Game scenes have exceptional Bulino detailing. Engravers signature is on left side of trigger plate. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut Monte Carlo buttstock is fitted with KICKEEZ trap pad. Checkering pattern has fancy border. Matching forend has push button release. Weight: 8 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Aluminum Americase is lined in black velvet with info for this gun embroidered in lid. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, as new, with evidence of little firing, with a few minor marks on wood and metal. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. 49503-57 MGM334 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1679

*LJUTIC “LTX GOLD” ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY REVERA.

SN 145. Cal. 12 ga. 33″ Bbl is fitted with high vent rib and is choked full. Coin finished action is engraved with exceptionally well cut and shaded open scrolling acanthus surrounding two gold inlaid vignettes of ducks on left side of action. A pair of pointers are at right rear of action, and a pheasant at front. Game scenes have exceptional Bulino detailing. Engravers signature is on left side of trigger plate.Nicely flame figured claro walnut Monte Carlo buttstock is fitted with KICKEEZ trap pad. Checkering pattern has fancy border. Matching forend has push button release. Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing scant evidence of firing, with a few minor marks on wood and metal. Mechanically excellent. 49503-61 MGM335 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1680

*LJUTIC LTX EXTRA ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY RINO GRECO.

SN 175. Cal. 12 ga. 33″ Ported bbl is fitted with high vent rib. Coin finished action is engraved with exceptionally well cut varying sized scroll and rose bouquets surrounding gold inlaid bird scenes by Greco. Four gold inlaid ducks are settling into marsh on left side, and four quail are flushing and flying on right. Engravers signature is under rear duck scene. Beautiful flame figured American walnut stocks have fancy pattern checkering and butt is fitted with KICKEEZ trap pad. Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of little firing, with a few minor marks on wood and metal. Left side of action has some browning in background of scene (should clean). Mechanically excellent. 49503-18 MGM333 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1681

*LJUTIC LTX WITH EXCEPTIONAL RELIEF ENGRAVING AND BULINO GOLD INLAY BY PIETRO PARRAVICINI.

SN 110. Cal. 12 ga. 33″ Bbl is fitted with high vent rib and is choked full. Coin finished action is engraved with exceptionally well cut and shaded semi relief open scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding exceptional gold inlaid Bulino hunting scenes; with a setter pointing a cock and hen pheasant in open meadow on left, and a pointer pointing a pair of quail in desert background on right side. Engravers signature is on bottom of action . Intricately marbled European walnut Monte Carlo buttstock is fitted with black trap pad. Fancy checkering pattern has fleur-di-lis intrusions. Matching forend has push button release. Weight: 8 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing scant evidence of firing, with a few minor marks on wood and metal. Mechanically excellent. 49503-22 MGM336 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1682

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*LJUTIC MONO-GUN WITH EXCEPTIONAL RELIEF ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY.

SN 814. Cal. 12 ga. The Mono-Gun is a “Holy Grail” among trap shooters, seldom found in this state of embellishment. It has 34″ bbl with raised matted rib and is choked full. Rear portion of bbl and blued action is engraved with full coverage exceptionally well relief cut, nicely shaded, large, flowing scroll and acanthus within gold line borders. This exceptionally well done engraving surrounds scenes of trap shooters in full relief gold. Left side is also gold inlaid “Ljutic” and “Mono-Gun”. SN and “ATA” logo are gold inlaid on bottom of action. Nicely feather crotch figured pistol grip stock features black Decelerator trap pad, fancy pattern checkering, and right hand palm swell. Matching forend has push button release. Weight: 9 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing some evidence of firing, with a few minor marks on wood and metal. Mechanically excellent. Ivory colored bead sights are synthetic. 49503-21 MGM340 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1683

*PERAZZI SINGLE BARREL TRAP WITH TRULY EXCEPTIONAL RELIEF ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY.

SN 126. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This Ithaca era Perazzi has 32″ Mono-bloc bbl with raised vent rib choked full. Coin finished action with blued removable trigger group, is engraved with exceptionally well carved and sculpted open scrolled acanthus, as background to exquisitely detailed game scenes, principals relief gold inlaid. What appears to be a fisher cat wrapped around a tree trunk, watching a departing pair of pheasant is on left, and four ducks fly across a marsh on right. A pair of snipe, one obviously hit by shot, feathers flying, are over a marsh on bottom of action. This truly exceptional engraving does not appear to be signed. Nicely marbled European walnut rosewood capped pistol grip stock by Dockwiller, is fitted with black trap pad, and has fancy border checkering. Matching beavertail type forend has Anson type release. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished, essentially as new, with scant evidence of firing. Mechanically excellent. 49503-6 MGM339 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1685

*UNUSUAL SIDE OPENING 20 GAUGE OVER AND UNDER.

SN 1000. 20 ga. 27-3/4″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers CHOKED: Imp. Cyl./Imp. Cyl. Full length Simmons ventilated top rib with fluorescent plastic front bead. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Full capped pistol grip buttstock with nickel oval and 14″ LOP over Pachmayr white lined pad. Buttstock is checkered in 2-pt pattern with checkered side panels. Forearm checkered in diamond pattern with 2-pt checkering on sides and is a two piece forearm. Receiver is unmarked, screw heads are engraved and light scroll engraving on trigger guard. Buttstock and forearm are likely by Fajen and are beautiful flame grained American walnut. Overall this is an interesting gunsmith assembled side opening shotgun. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 11 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent as customized and refurbished. Bbls retain 85-90% of their custom blued finish with light scratches, particularly on right side and muzzle. Frame retains 75-80% of its custom blued finish with scattered handling marks. Buttstock and forend are excellent and retain most of their custom high gloss finish with scattered handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. A cool and unusual custom side opener. 49503-19 JSL246 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1715

*RARE BAERTEN ENGRAVED 28 GAUGE BROWNING MIDAS GRADE SKEET GUN WITH CASE.

SN 2988F70. Cal. 28 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls are marked for skeet and skeet. Bbls have raised, matted, ventilated rib fitted with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads, and are marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, as well as “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left side, and with steel, chambers, and patent info on right. There are 2″ triangles of well cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, consisting of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are within gold inlaid ovoid borders, with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. This fine engraving is signed by noted Browning master engraver, “J. Baerten” at bottom rear of both sides of action. Nicely flame figured American walnut short tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over open sided Browning white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip, and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of flared beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.549, bottom -.541. Bore restrictions: top -.009 (skeet), bottom -.002 (skeet). Drop at heel:1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Dark brown vinyl Browning case is lined in brown faux fur, and contains two keys. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only one or two of the faintest marks visible on buttstock, and a couple more on forend. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49114-46 MGM225 IVORY (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2000

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*20 GAUGE BROWNING MIDAS GRADE ENGRAVED BY LAMBERT AND SCHURGER WITH CASE.

SN 5911V74. Cal. 20 GA 3” Chambers. 26-3/8” Bbls are marked for IC and Mod. Bbls have narrow, raised, matted, ventilated rib with red Bradley bead and are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel, chamber and “BROWNING PATENTS” on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, consisting of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are within gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard, with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. Engravers signatures, L Lambert is on bottom left, and J Schurger on bottom right. Nicely figured and streaked claro walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering extends over grip and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of 1-pc field type. Bore diameter: top -.618, bottom -.620. Bore restrictions: top -.012 (lt mod), bottom -.006 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fur and contains two keys. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with a hint of sharp edge wear, with only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Gold is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, interior slightly soiled. A fine lightweight Browning. 49114-44 MGM228 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 2001

*20 GAUGE BROWNING MIDAS GRADE TWO BARREL SET ENGRAVED BY LOUIS BLEUS WITH CASE.

SN 56117V9. Cal. 20 ga. 3” Chambers. 26-3/8” Bbls are marked for skeet and IC and 28″ Bbls marked for mod and full (fitted with thin wall choke tubes). Bbls have narrow, raised, matted, ventilated ribs with sgl “certified pre-ban ivory” bead. They are marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and steel, chamber and patent info on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, consisting of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are within gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard, with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. Both sides of action are marked with engravers signature “Bleus”. Stump figured claro walnut short tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/16” over Browning open sided white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering extends over grip and has flourishes into butt. Each bbl set has its own matching forend of 1-pc field type. 26-3/8″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.620, bottom -.619. Bore restrictions: top -.006 (IC), bottom -.004 (skeet). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. 28″ BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.619, bottom -.619. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes (Briley (?) thin walls). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. Tan vinyl Browning case, lined in off white faux fur has space for action and both sets of bbls. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent with little evidence of being fired since proof, with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal. Gold has some light rubs from contact with trigger plate. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with slightly soiled interior. 49114-43 MGM231 IVORY (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2002

*12 GAUGE BROWNING MIDAS GRADE SUPERLIGHT ENGRAVED BY J. M. DEBRUS AND E. VOS WITH CASE.

SN 57371S76. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Bbls are marked for improved cylinder and modified. Bbls have narrow, raised, matted, ventilated rib fitted with sgl white bead and are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, as well as “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left side and with “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel, chamber, and patent info on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued, rounded, “superlight” Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, consisting of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are within gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard, with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. Game scene engraving is signed by “J. M. Debrus” at bottom of left scene. Scroll engraving is signed “E. Vos” at rear of both sides. Unusual, well marbled, and crotch figured European (?) walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. Matching forend is of 1-pc schnabeled type. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.019 (mod), bottom -.013 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fur. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Gold is excellent with one slight rub from contact with trigger plate. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49114-41 MGM226 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2003

*20 GAUGE BROWNING MIDAS GRADE ENGRAVED BY LEROY WITH CASE.

SN 54750V9. Cal. 20 GA 3” Chambers. 26-3/8” Bbls are marked for IC and Mod. Bbls have narrow, raised, matted, ventilated rib with white Bradley bead and are marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and steel, chamber and patent info on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, consisting of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are within gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard, with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. Engravers name “Leroy” is signed on bottom left. Fine feather crotch figured American walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/4” over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering extends over grip and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of 1-pc field type. Bore diameter: top -.618, bottom -.618. Bore restrictions: top -.011 (lt mod), bottom -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fur and contains case info booklet and two keys. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, with essentially all its factory finishes with only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Gold is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49114-45 MGM229 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2004

*12 GAUGE FN BROWNING MIDAS GRADE UPGRADE WITH CASE.

SN 53408S75. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4” Chambers. 27-1/2” Bbls are marked for skeet and improved cylinder. Bbls have narrow, raised, matted, ventilated rib with silver bead and are marked with FN name and address, steel type, and chambers on left, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” and “BROWNING PATENTS” on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued rounded “superlight” style Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, consisting of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are within gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard, with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. No engravers signature found. Oil finished crotch figured European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/4” over FN composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. Stock features drop points behind side panels. Matching forend is of 1-pc schnabeled “superlight” type. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.025 (mod), bottom -.011 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fur. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as completely refurbished, with only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Gold is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49114-40 MGM227 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2005

*FINE CUSTOM SHOP ENGRAVED BROWNING SUPERPOSED MIDAS GRADE SKEET GUN ENGRAVED BY J. M. DEBRUS WITH CASE.

SN 40825S74. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 27-1/2″ Bbls are marked for skeet and skeet. Bbls have raised, broadway type, ventilated rib with white Bradley bead. They are engraved with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “Made in Belgium” on left, and steel and chamber info on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued rounded “superlight” type Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, consisting of near full coverage of exceptionally well cut large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding special order, very well detailed scenes of dogs and birds with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are within gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. A pointer points a flushing quail on left, and what is possibly the same pointer points a flushing grouse on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. Left dog scene is marked with engravers signature “J. M. Debrus”. Interesting stump and fiddle figured claro walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/4” over Browning open sided white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching 3-pc forend is of flared beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.722. Bore restrictions: top: .004 (skeet), bottom: .004 (skeet). Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fur. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue, silvered on sharp edges. Action retains nearly all of its blue, with some assembly marks, thumbpiece slightly silvered. Stocks retain over 95% of their orig finish, most loss due to area rubbed through on top of left forend piece. Gold has rubs from contact with trigger plate. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are strong. Trigger works. Case is excellent, with slightly soiled interior. 49114-42 MGM233 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2006

*EARLY 20 GAUGE BROWNING GRADE IV SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY V. DOYEN WITH CASE.

SN 8290. (1954) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for skeet and skeet, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with early Browning St. Louis address with steel and chamber information on left, with Browning patent information and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in what was to become “Diana” style with semi-relief scrolled strapwork with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes; five pheasant on left side, four mallards on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action and two rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Bottom left scene is signed “V. Doyen”. Nicely streaked European walnut round knob long tang buttstock measures 14-3/16″ over horn Browning buttplate. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. One piece field forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.610, bottom -.610. Bore restrictions: top -.004 (skeet), bottom -.004 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/16″. Early Tolex case by Browning with blued hardware is lined in dark blue velvet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig finishes on wood and metal, with a few light marks on bbls. Coin finish of action has some light flaking and some darkening underneath. Stocks have some minor pings and rubs and finish is lightly crazed. Gold plate on trigger is excellent with a light rub on left. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent, and smooth. Case exterior is very fine with some rubs on trim, and light soiling. Interior is very fine with some rubs and compressions, and a missing block in bbl compartment. 49114-19 MGM161 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2007

*BROWNING GRADE IV SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY V. DOYEN WITH CASE.

SN 41048. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls marked for full and modified, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning St. Louis address with steel and chamber information on left, with Browning patent information and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in what was to become “Diana” style with semi-relief scrolled strapwork with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes; five pheasant on left side, four mallards on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action and two rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Left side scene is signed “V. Doyen”. Interesting fiddle figured American (?) walnut round knob long tang buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over open sided Browning white line pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. One piece field forend with schnabeled tip, matches well. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.020 (mod), bottom -.014 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in fuzzy faux fur, and has instruction booklet inside. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as most likely factory refinished, retaining nearly all of high quality finishes on wood and metal. Markings on bbl are a bit thin. There is some chipping of finish on left side of forend. There are some rubs on gold-plating of trigger. Bores are excellent with some light frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Exterior of case is excellent with some light scuffs. Interior cloth shows slight soiling and compressions. Mid bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49114-7 MGM159 IVORY (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2008

*20 GAUGE BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED THREE BARREL SET ENGRAVED BY DEWIL WITH CASE.

SN 59630V70. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. Two sets of 26-3/8″ bbls, one marked for skeet and skeet, and the other for imod and full; 28″ set of bbls marked for Imod and full. All bbl sets are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, with steel, gauge, and chamber and patent information on right sides. In addition each bbl set is marked either “S1” “S2” or “S3”. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in typical “Diana” style with semi-relief scrolled strapwork with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes; five pheasant on left side, four mallards on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action and two rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Right scene is signed “R. Dewil”. Interesting quilted figure claro walnut square knob short tang buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. One piece field forends match well. S-1 BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.610, bottom -.610. Bore restrictions: top -.024 (full), bottom -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. S-2 BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.620, bottom -.622. Bore restrictions: top -.002 (skeet), bottom -.004 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 5 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. S-3 BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.620, bottom -.621. Bore restrictions: top -.024 (full), bottom -.018 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and has place for action and all three sets of bbls. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially new, with only a few exceptionally light handling marks and disassembly marks on bbl. Gold is excellent. Mechanically excellent. No salt damage noted. Case is excellent with interior lightly soiled. 49114-24 MGM163 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2009

*SCARCE 28 GAUGE BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY L. SEVERIEN WITH CASE.

SN 2983F70. (1970) Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for improved cylinder and modified, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, along with “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and steel type, gauge, chambers and patent information on right. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in typical “Diana” style with semi-relief scrolled strapwork with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes; five pheasant on left side, four mallards on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action and two rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Both side scenes are signed “L. Severien”. Nicely fiddle figured claro walnut square knob long tang buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. One piece field forend matches well, but is not fiddle figured. Bore diameter: top -.544, bottom -.546. Bore restrictions: top -.010 (IC), bottom -.018 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Browning tan vinyl case is lined in fawn fuzzy faux fur, and contains two keys and a tube of grease. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of their blue. Coin finish of action is excellent. What are likely replacement stocks, are also excellent. Checkering is slightly darkened. Coin finish of long tang trigger guard does not match action. Metal shows no evidence of salt. Present stock tests negative for salt. Gold plating is excellent, slightly rubbed on right side. Mechanically excellent. Case shows some rubs and bumps. Interior lightly soiled with some rubs. One partition detached. 49114-21 MGM153 (8,500-13,500) – Lot 2010

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Please Note: Believed to be a period of use replacement ventilated rib.

*EARLY .410 GAUGE BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY WATRIN WITH CASE.

SN T1J417. (1961) Cal. .410. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for full and full, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses on left, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in typical “Diana” style with semi-relief scrolled strapwork with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes; five pheasant on left side, four mallards on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action and two rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Both side scenes are signed “N. Watrin”. Fine stump figured European walnut round knob long tang buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. One piece field forend matches well. Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.402, bottom -.402. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Browning tan vinyl case is lined in fawn fuzzy faux fur, and contains a key and case information. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% blue, slightly silvered, with rubs from forend. Coin finish of action is excellent, slightly dark. Gold plating is slightly thinned. Stocks are also excellent, with only a few light handling marks. Checkering slightly darkened. Mechanically excellent. Case has some soiling and scuffs. Interior cloth has some soiling and insect damage. 49114-20 MGM154 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2011

*EARLY 20 GAUGE BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY LEGIERS WITH CASE.

SN 26791V2. (1962) Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for IC and mod, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses with steel and chamber information on left, with Browning patent information and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in typical “Diana” style with semi-relief scrolled strapwork with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes; five pheasant on left side, four mallards on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action and two rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Bottom right scene is signed “Legiers”. Fine smoky marbled French walnut round knob long tang buttstock measures 14″ over horn Browning buttplate. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. One piece field forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.606, bottom -.607. Bore restrictions: top -.015 (mod), bottom -.008 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur, and contains case info and two keys. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig finishes on wood and metal, with some rub marks, and a few light nicks in bbl blue, some slight browning to coin finish of action, and a few light marks in stock finish. Mechanically excellent, and smooth. There are some rubs from use, and slightly thinning on gold-plating of trigger. Case is excellent with some light scuffs. Interior has some light compressions and a hint of oxidation from bbls. 49114-23 MGM160 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2012

*20 GAUGE BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY RENE COENEN WITH CASE.

SN 47420V7. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for improved cylinder and modified, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and with steel, chamber and patent information, on right. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in typical “Diana” style with semi-relief scrolled strapwork with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes; five pheasant on left side, four mallards on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action and two rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Both side scenes are signed “R. Coenen”. Stump figured claro walnut round knob short tang buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over open sided Browning pad. Modified point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. One piece field forend has flame figure. Bore diameter: top -.621, bottom -.621. Bore restrictions: top -.012 (mod), bottom -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Browning tan vinyl case is lined in off-white fleece, and contains Browning new gun owners record and registration card. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, possibly unfired since proof, with only one or two of the faintest handling marks on wood and metal. Inventory sticker with SN is on right side of buttstock. Checkering is still light in color. Gold plating of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some long, dark marks. Interior cloth is very slightly soiled, and rubbed. 49114-22 MGM155 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2013

*BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT ENGRAVED BY L. LAMBERT WITH CASE.

SN 57153S76. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for improved cylinder and modified, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, along with “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel type, gauge, and chambers and “BROWNING PATENTS” on right. Coin finished lightened and rounded action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in typical “Diana” style with semi-relief scrolled strapwork with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes; five pheasant on left side, four mallards on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action and two rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Pheasant scene is signed by long time Browning engraver “L. Lambert” who died in 1980. Nicely stump figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching one piece forend is schnabeled in superlight style. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.020 (mod), bottom -.008 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Browning tan vinyl case is lined in off white fleece. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of light field use, with some minor marks on wood and metal, and cartridge halos on breechface. Gold of trigger has some light flecks. Checkering slightly darkened. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine, with some marks and scuffs. Interior lightly soiled with some rubs. 49114-26 MGM152 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2014

*BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED TWO BARREL SKEET SET ENGRAVED BY BAERTEN WITH CASE.

SN 14976S73. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ and 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls marked for skeet and skeet, with matted, ventilated ribs have Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Diana” fashion, with five pheasants in woodland background on left; quattro of ducks at pond on right; indeterminate gallinaceous fowl flying across bottom; and a pair of rabbits on trigger guard. Engravers signature, C. Baerten, is on both side scenes. Fine stump figured claro walnut long tang, square knob buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Browning open sided white line pad, and features standard Diana pattern checkering with curved line borders. Flared beavertail forends match well. 12 ga.: Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. 20 ga.: Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Tan vinyl Browning case lined in faux fur with space for action and both bbl sets, contains instruction booklet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing slight evidence of use, with only a few handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Gold of trigger is excellent, rubbed on right side. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with a few light scuffs. Interior is lightly soiled. Mid bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49114-31 MGM168 IVORY (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2015

*EARLY BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY LEGIERS WITH CASE.

SN 81667. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls marked for modified and full, with matted, ventilated rib have Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual Diana fashion, with trio of pheasants in woodland background on left; quattro of ducks at pond on right; indeterminate gallinaceous fowl on bottom; and a pair of rabbits on trigger guard. Engravers signature, Legiers, is on right action under scene. Feather crotch figured claro walnut long tang, square knob buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning open-sided white line pad, and features standard Diana pattern checkering with curved double line borders. Matching forend has usual Browning latch. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.038, bottom -.020. Wall thickness: top -.033, bottom -.036. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case lined in faux fur contains key. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as factory refurbished, with only a few minor marks on wood and metal. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Case is very fine, with a deep depression on top, with some marks. Interior lightly soiled. 49114-28 MGM164 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2016

*BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY F. MARECHAL WITH CASE.

SN 1382S71. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for IC and mod, with matted, ventilated rib have Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Diana” fashion, with five pheasants in woodland background on left; quattro of ducks at pond on right; indeterminate gallinaceous fowl flying across bottom; and a pair of rabbits on trigger guard. Engravers signature, F. Marechal, is on both side scenes. Fine stump figured claro walnut long tang, square knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Browning buttplate, and features standard Diana pattern checkering with curved line borders. Forend matches well but is relatively plain. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.022 (mod), bottom -.010 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz, LOP 14-3/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and contains key. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the lightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with a few light scuffs. Interior is lightly soiled. 49114-30 MGM167 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2017

*BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED BROADWAY TRAP ENGRAVED BY J. LEWANCZVK WITH CASE.

SN 6394S69. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls marked for Imod and full, with matted, broadway, ventilated rib are marked “Browning Arms Company” on left, and with gauge, chamber, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Diana” fashion, with five pheasants in woodland background on left; quattro of ducks at pond on right; indeterminate gallinaceous fowl flying across bottom; and a pair of rabbits on trigger guard. Engravers signature, J. Lewanczvk, is on both side scenes. Plain European walnut short tang, square knob buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over open sided Browning white line pad, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Flared trap forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.034 (full), bottom -.028 (Imod). Drop at heel: 1-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% of what appears to be orig blue, with assembly marks. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, darkened at juncture of wood of buttstock. Stocks retain nearly all of their factory finishes. Gold of trigger has some flaking and scratching. Mechanically crisp. GUN IS FITTED WITH RELEASE/ PULL TRIGGER. Case is excellent, with some scuffs. Interior is lightly stained. Mid bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49114-3 MGM166 IVORY (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2018

*BROWNING POINTER GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY A. MARECHAL WITH CASE.

SN 17861S3. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for IC and mod, with matted, ventilated rib have Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pointer” style, with background of well cut scroll surrounding oval vignettes of dogs and game; pointer retrieving a duck is on left, and another pointer retrieving a pheasant, is on right. Two indeterminate gallinaceous fowl are on bottom; and a flushing pheasant is on trigger guard bow. Engravers signature, A. Marechal, is on bottom of both side scenes. Fine crotch figured American walnut long tang, round knob buttstock measures 15″ over Browning open sided white line pad, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well but is fiddle figured. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -.726. Bore restrictions: top -.018 (mod), bottom -.012 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 15″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and contains a key. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, near new with only a few of the lightest of handling marks on fine factory finishes, both wood and metal. Checkering still light in color. Gold of trigger shows one or two small marks. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with a few light scuffs. Interior is excellent, with some soiling. Mid bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49114-18 MGM172 IVORY (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2019

*SCARCE 28 GAUGE BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED WITH CASE.

SN 1618F7. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for skeet and skeet, with matted, ventilated rib have Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Nicely fiddle figured claro walnut short tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.545, bottom -.543. Bore restrictions: top -.005 (skeet), bottom -.004 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and contains instruction booklet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, essentially as new with only the lightest of handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with a few light rubs. Interior is lightly stained from contact with bbls. 49114-16 MGM175 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2020

*SCARCE 28 GAUGE BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED WITH CASE.

SN 2566F69. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls marked for modified and full, with matted, ventilated rib have Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Spectacular flame figured claro walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.547, bottom -.547. Bore restrictions: top -.018 (full), bottom -.011 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and contains instruction booklet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining essentially all of what appears to be factory finishes on wood and metal, with a few handling and assembly marks on bbls, right side of action slightly darkened. There is a repaired crack on left rear of forend. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically excellent except top ejector will not fire. Case is very fine with some stains and rubs. Interior cloth is marked and lightly soiled from gun and bbls. 49114-15 MGM176 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2021

*EARLY 20 GAUGE BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED TWO BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN 19894. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls (S1) are marked for full and full, and 26-3/8″ bbls (S2) are marked for IC and mod. Both have matted, ventilated ribs and Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Lightly figured and streaked French walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning open sided white line pad, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forends match well. “S1” BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.610, bottom -.607. Bore restrictions: top -.032 (full), bottom -.033 (full). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. “S2” BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.608, bottom -.607. Bore restrictions: top -.016 (mod), bottom -.009 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case with space for action and both bbl sets, is lined in faux fleece. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling marks. Checkering is slightly darkened. Gold of trigger has some rubs on sides. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some rubs and stains. Interior cloth is soiled and lightly rubbed from contact with gun and bbls. 49114-17 MGM178 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2022

*EARLY 20 GAUGE BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED.

SN 26145V2. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls are marked for skeet and skeet, with matted, ventilated rib and Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Smoky marbled and nicely figured European walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/16″ over Browning open sided pad, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches very well. Bore diameter: top -.613, bottom -.608. Bore restrictions: top: -004 (skeet), bottom: -002 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14-1/16″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all factory type finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling and assembly marks on bbl. Coin finish is excellent. Stocks are excellent with one or two minor pings. Gold of trigger has some rubs on sides and some finger wear. Mechanically excellent. 49114-11 MGM180 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2023

*BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT WITH CASE.

SN 14162S72. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for IC and mod, with matted, ventilated rib have Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses. Coin finished rounded “Superlight” action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Interesting flame/ stump figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Browning open sided white line pad, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. “Superlight” forend with schnabeled tip matches well. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.020 (mod), bottom -.012 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 14-3/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and contains instruction booklet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with slight evidence of firing, and with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal. Coin finish is excellent. Checkering is slightly darkened. Gold of trigger has some rubs on sides. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some ink marks and a few light scuffs. Interior is very lightly soiled from contact with bbls. 49114-10 MGM177 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2024

*20 GAUGE BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED.

SN 43547V7. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls are marked for skeet and skeet, with matted, ventilated rib and Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Crotch figured American walnut short tang round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over leather covered pad, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.617, bottom -.618. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling and assembly marks on bbl. Coin finish of action has darkening and staining, mostly on bottom. Stocks have some light scratches in gloss finish. Checkering is slightly darkened. Gold of trigger has some rubs on sides. Mechanically excellent. 49114-12 MGM179 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2025

*20 GAUGE BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED WITH BRIGHT COIN FINISH.

SN 1756V72. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls are marked for IC and mod, with matted, ventilated rib and Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses. Unusual bright coin finished action is engraved in typical “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Well flame figured American walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Browning buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.619, bottom -.619. Bore restrictions: top: -013 (mod), bottom: -006 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling marks and fairly heavy assembly marks in front of forend. Brilliant coin finish is excellent. Stocks are excellent with one or two minor pings. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Appears unfired except for proof. 49114-13 MGM182 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2026

*RECENT BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY R. WILMOT.

SN P33PV01927. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls are marked for skeet and mod, with matted, ventilated rib and Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses. Coin finished rounded action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Engravers signature “R. Wilmot”, is on bottom rear left side. Nicely marbled and lightly figured claro walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Browning buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.617, bottom -.616. Bore restrictions: top: -012 (mod), bottom: -003 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling and assembly marks. Coin finish is excellent with some darkening in engraving. Stocks are excellent with one or two minor pings. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. 49114-14 MGM181 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2027

*EARLY BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED.

SN 50743S6. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls are marked for skeet and skeet, with matted, ventilated rib with white Bradley bead and small white mid bead has Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses and “MADE IN BELGIUM”, on left, with steel, chamber, and patent information on right. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Nicely stump figured American walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over horn buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.722. Bore restrictions: top: .004 (skeet), bottom: .004 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling and assembly marks and scratches on bbl. Coin finish of action is mostly bright, slightly darkened on bottom. Stocks have some light scratches and nicks in gloss finish. Checkering is slightly worn. Gold of trigger is good, trigger blade rubbed through. Mechanically excellent. 49114-8 MGM255 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2028

*20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED P 2 M LIGHTNING ENGRAVED BY J. BAERTEN WITH CASE.

SN P33RR1400. Cal. 20 ga. 3” Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls are marked for skeet and skeet. Bbls have narrow, ventilated rib and sgl silver bead. They are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel and chamber info on right. Coin finished rounded Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with near full coverage of well cut large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding well detailed scenes of game birds; three pheasant fly through woodland on left, and a trio of ducks rise from marsh on right, a pair of quail fly across bottom of action. Trigger guard has matching scroll. Both side scenes are signed “J. Baerten”. Burl figured European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/8” over Browning open sided white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. Matching forend is of 1-pc field type. Bore diameter: top -.619, bottom -.619. Bore restrictions: top: .003 (skeet), bottom: .003 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Mottled brown vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fleece with a key inside. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of light field use, with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal. Coin finish of action shows some areas of browning in background. Gold is fine with some loss on trigger blade. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent, with slightly soiled interior. Browning factory records indicate that 207 “Presentation series” guns were made in this type, only 52 in this grade. 49114-38 MGM237 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2029

*FN BROWNING SIDEPLATED “EXHIBITION” CUSTOM SHOP SUPERPOSED WITH EXCEPTIONAL ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY BY JAQUEZ LODEWYC WITH CASE.

SN 92663. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28″ Bbls are marked for mod and full. Bbls have medium, ventilated rib with two silver beads. They are engraved “Fabrique Nationale Herstal” on left side. Coin finished, nicely filed, Browning OU action with ornamental sideplates, has sgl selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage of exceptionally fine, Baroque style, large, open, shaded acanthus and scroll with floral, foliate, and cornucopia highlights. This unusual combination is background to semi-relief gold inlaid dogs, and birds which appear to fly over and through foliage; a pointer points two rising ducks on left lockplate with pigeon at forward part of action. Setter points a pair of flushing pheasant on right, with another pigeon at front of action. A setter is on point on bottom of action. This fine work is signed by “J. Lodewyc” under top lever. Finely marbled and well figured European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14” over checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern checkering at grip has small beaded border. Removable 1-pc forend is of schnabeled “superlight” type. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top: .041 (full), bottom: .018 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14″. Mottled brown Browning Hartman case is lined in off white faux fleece with 2 keys and Naugahyde tag inside. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with slightly soiled interior. 49114-32 MGM245 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2030

*FN BROWNING SIDEPLATED F1 “CHAMBORD” SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY J. LODEWYC WITH CASE.

SN 7264S2. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30″ Bbls are marked for Imod and full. Bbls have wide, “broadway” ventilated rib with Bradley white front, and silver mid, beads. They are engraved “Fabrique Nationale Herstal” on left side. Well rendered portraits of ducks settling into marsh are on each side of breech ends. Coin finished, nicely filed, Browning OU action with ornamental sideplates, has sgl selective trigger with checkered finger blade. Action and lockplates are engraved with 70 – 80% coverage of fine, well cut, medium, open, shaded scroll within geometric borders surrounding scenes of game birds in flight; a pair of quail on left, pheasants on right, and a duck taking wing on bottom of action. This well executed work is signed by “J. Lodewyc” under quail scene. Nicely streaked European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/4” over open sided Browning white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering at grip has large carved beaded borders, and typical FN fluted drop points are behind lockplates. Matching 1-pc forend is of straight beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top: .034 (full), bottom: .009 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan Browning Hartman case is lined in off white faux fur with instruction booklet inside. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with slightly soiled interior. 49114-76 MGM246 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2031

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED P 2 GRADE WITH GOLD ENGRAVED BY J. BAERTEN WITH CASE.

SN P13RR1682. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28″ Bbls are marked for mod and full. Bbls have narrow, ventilated rib and silver bead. They are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel and chamber info on right. Blued rounded Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with near full coverage of well cut large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding well detailed scenes of game birds with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects; three pheasant fly through woodland on left, and a trio of ducks rise from marsh on right, a pair of quail fly across bottom of action. Trigger guard has matching scroll. Both side scenes are signed “J. Baerten”. Exceptional burl figured European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/8” over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. Matching forend is of field type. Bore diameter: top -.726, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top: .040 (full), bottom: .018 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Mottled brown vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fleece. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as new, appears nearly unfired since proof, with only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with slightly soiled interior. Browning factory records indicate that 219 “Presentation” grades were made in this type, 54 in this grade, including those with gold. 49114-33 MGM234 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2032

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED P 2 GRADE WITH GOLD INLAY TWO BARREL SET WITH SMALL GAUGE TUBES AND CASE.

SN P54RR1200. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Bbls marked for mod and full (top bbl fitted with interchangeable chokes) have 2-3/4” chambers. 30″ Bbls with 3″ chambers are marked for mod and full. Both sets of bbls have narrow, matted ventilated ribs with silver beads. They are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel and chamber info on right. Blued rounded Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with near full coverage of well cut, large, open, shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding well detailed scenes of game birds with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects; three pheasant fly through woodland on left, and a trio of ducks rise from marsh on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action. Trigger guard has matching scroll. No engravers signature found. Exceptional, oil finished, burl figured European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning open sided pad. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. Matching forends are of long field type. 28″ BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top: screw chokes, bottom: .005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. 30″ BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.722. Bore restrictions: top: .021 (mod), bottom: .009 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Included are seven small gauge tubes (3 gauge set for 28″ bbls, and a single 20 ga. tube for bottom bbl of 30″ set) All three 20 ga. tubes are threaded for interchangeable chokes, of which six are included. Gun with both sets of bbls and all tubes, fit into black ABS case with gray cloth interior. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of relatively light use, with high edge wear to blued parts. Tang of trigger guard and thumbpiece are somewhat silvered. Stocks have some light marks. Mechanically excellent. Case is fine. Browning factory records indicate that 73 multi bbl sets were made, 21 in this grade. 49114-52 MGM238 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2033

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED P 2 U BROADWAY TRAP ENGRAVED BY J. BAERTEN WITH CASE.

SN P93RR1381. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 32″ Bbls are marked for Imod and full. Bbls have wide “broadway”, ventilated rib and red Bradley bead and small white composition mid-bead. They are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel and chamber info on right. Coin finished rounded Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with near full coverage of well cut large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding nicely detailed scenes of game birds; three pheasant fly through woodland on left, and a trio of ducks rise from marsh on right, a pair of quail fly across bottom of action. Trigger guard has matching scroll. Both side scenes are signed “J. Baerten”. Burl figured European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning open sided white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. Matching forend is of flared beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top: .035 (full), bottom: .030 (Imod). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Mottled brown vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fleece with instruction booklet and two keys inside. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly new, appears essentially unfired since proof, with only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Gold of trigger has some rubs from contact with trigger plate. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with slightly soiled interior. Browning factory records indicate that 56 “Presentation series” guns were made in this type, only 16 in this grade. 49114-1 MGM235 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2034

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED P 1 K WITH GOLD INLAY “LIGHTNING” MODEL WITH CASE.

SN P13RN1239. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 28″ Bbls are marked for Mod and full. Bbls have narrow, ventilated rib with silver bead. They are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel and chamber info on right. Blued rounded Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with 80% coverage small simple scroll as background for nicely cut oak leaves and acorns, which surround semi relief gold inlaid scenes of ducks rising from marsh on both sides. Trigger guard has matching scroll and oak leaves. No engravers signature found. Lightly figured claro walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning open sided white line pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching forend is of field type. Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.726. Bore restrictions: top: .036 (full), bottom: .021 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fur. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little evidence of firing, with sharp edge wear on blued parts, and some light spotting. Stocks have some minor handling marks and compressions. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent with some scuffs, interior soiled. Browning factory records indicate that only 219 “presentation” guns were made of this type, 117 in this grade, including those with gold. 49114-36 MGM241 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2035

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED P 1 H SKEET WITH GOLD INLAY ENGRAVED BY BAERTEN WITH CASE.

SN PB3RR1358. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls are marked for skeet and skeet. Bbls have narrow, ventilated rib with white Bradley bead and small white mid bead. They are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel and chamber info on right. Coin finished rounded Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with 80% coverage small simple scroll as background for nicely cut oak leaves and acorns, which surround semi-relief gold inlaid game scenes; pair of flying quail on both sides. Trigger guard has matching scroll and oak leaves. Signature of master Browning engraver, “J. Baerten” is at bottom rear of left side of action. (Engraver signed P1’s are exceptionally scarce.) Nicely crotch figured claro walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning open sided white line pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching forend is of flared beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.726. Bore restrictions: top: .005 (skeet), bottom: .007 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fur. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited use, with some high edge wear on bbls and slight darkening to coin finish, with a number of light marks and crazing of finish on wood. Mechanically excellent. Case is somewhat scuffed, interior cloth slightly soiled. Browning label missing. Browning factory records indicate that only 30 “presentation” guns were made of this type, 18 in this grade, including those with gold. 49114-37 MGM240 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2036

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED P 1 C TRAP ENGRAVED BY J. BAERTEN WITH CASE.

SN P43RR1123. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30″ Bbls are marked for IC and mod, but have been fitted with choke tubes. Bbls have narrow, ventilated rib with two white beads. They are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel and chamber info on right. Coin finished rounded Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with 80% coverage small simple scroll as background for nicely cut oak leaves and acorns, which surround scenes of retriever retrieving duck on both sides. Trigger guard has matching scroll and oak leaves. Engravers signature “J. Baerten” is on bottom rear left side. Nicely banded claro walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning open sided white line pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching forend is of schnabeled “superlight” type. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top: screw chokes, bottom: screw chokes. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fleece with instruction booklet inside. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing considerable use, but few handling marks on wood and metal. Lacquer on coin finish is lifting and darkening, especially around deeper engraving. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, interior cloth very lightly soiled. Browning factory records indicate that only 33 “presentation” guns were made of this type, 14 in this grade. 49114-6 MGM243 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2037

*FN BROWNING C 3 “BIRMINGHAM” SUPERPOSED TRAP WITH CASE.

SN 40347S74. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30″ Bbls are unmarked for choke, and are fitted with choke tubes,and have wide, “broadway” ventilated rib with Bradley white front, and small white mid, beads. They are marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL BELGIQUE” on left side. “MADE IN BELGIUM” is on right. Coin finished, rounded, Browning OU action has gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved with full coverage of tight medium simple scroll within beaded borders. No engravers signature found. Nicely marbled European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over brown leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. Typical FN fluted drop points are behind side panels. Matching 1-pc forend is of schnabeled “superlight” type. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top: screw chokes, bottom: screw chokes. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Tan Browning Hartman case is lined in off white faux fur with instruction booklet inside. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little use, with only a few light handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Two deep notches are on left side of gripknob. Gold of trigger is slightly fading. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent, with somewhat soiled interior. 49114-5 MGM247 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2038

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED WATERFOWL SERIES “MALLARD” WITH CASE.

SN 8G4PM00092. Cal. 12 Ga 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Bbls are marked for mod and full. Bbls have raised, matted, ventilated rib fitted with two white beads, and are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, as well as “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left side and with “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel, chamber, and patent info on right. French gray, rounded, Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with near full coverage large, open, shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of mallard ducks, which are semi-relief gold inlaid and in various poses; they are flushing from marsh with cattails in background on left side of action, and settling into marsh, on right. Bottom of action depicts two mallards flying, and has official name and Latin name gold inlaid in ribands with limited edition numbers “092 of 500″ also gold inlaid. Portrait of mallard is on trigger guard bow. This engraving is very well done, but unsigned. Oil finished, nicely burl figured claro walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip, and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of field type. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Full length American walnut case with brass trim is lined in puckered red velvet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, appears unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks. Mechanically crisp. Case is fine, exterior has numerous scratches, some heavy, and cracked at right rear corner. Interior cloth shows some compressions. 49114-50 MGM434 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2039

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED WATERFOWL SERIES “PINTAIL” ENGRAVED BY C. THEUNENS WITH CASE.

SN 8H4PZ00050. Cal. 12 Ga 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Bbls are marked for mod and full. Bbls have raised, matted, ventilated rib fitted with two white beads and are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, as well as “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left side, and with “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel, chamber, and patent info on right. French gray, rounded, Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with near full coverage large, open, shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of pintails, which are semi-relief gold inlaid and in various poses; they are flushing from marsh with cattails in background on left side of action, and flying over a woodland pond, on right. Bottom of action depicts two pintails flying, and has official name and Latin name gold inlaid in ribands with limited edition numbers “050 of 500” also gold inlaid. Portrait of pintail is on trigger guard bow. This engraving is very well done, and signed “C. Theunens” on right side at bottom rear. Oil finished, well marbled and lightly figured claro walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip, and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of field type. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Full length American walnut case with brass trim is lined in puckered red velvet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, appears essentially unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks in wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is very fine with a considerable number of scratches on exterior. Interior cloth shows some compressions. 49114-51 MGM436 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2040

*BROWNING A-5 TWO MILLION COMMEMORATIVE LIGHT TWELVE WITH CASE.

SN 2,000,000-1,782. Cal. 12 ga 2-3/4” Chambers. 27-1/2” Bbl is choked modified. Bbl has narrow, raised, matted, ventilated rib fitted with one white bead and is marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, as well as “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left side and with steel and chamber info on right. Blued action is engraved in typical Grade “1” style, and has “Light Twelve” on left side. Left side is flush gold inlaid with Browning portrait over his signature. Right side is gold inlaid “BrowninG” “2,000,000 – 1,782″. Gloss finished, feather crotch figured American walnut square knob buttstock measures 13-7/8” over FN Browning composition buttplate. Matching forend is of standard type. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 13-7/8”. Gun is housed in its special black Hartman type case with commemorative label on top. Interior is lined in gold fuzzy fleece, and contains commemorative booklet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, appears essentially unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks in wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case has a number of dents and rubs. Interior is excellent. 49114-53 MGM438 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2041

*BROWNING CENTENNIAL CONTINENTAL RIFLE/ SHOTGUN SET ENGRAVED BY JOSE BAERTEN WITH CASE.

SN 1878C-308. Cal. 20 ga/ 30-06. 20 ga. with 26 1/2” bbls. 30-06 with 24″ bbls. Based on the continental over and under double rifle, this limited edition set was issued in 1978,and features coin finished action with scroll engraving outlining gold inlaid vignettes of game; a recumbent stag on left, and flushing quail on right side of action. Bottom of action pictures John M. Browning with dates 1878 & 1978 in scrolled bands. Engraving is signed “J. Baerten” on bottom rear of left side. Locking block is inscribed “Browning Centennial”. Oil finished, burl figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning buttplate. Each bbl set has its own matching schnabeled forend. Rifle Bbls: Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight with rifle bbls: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Full length walnut case with brass hardware, is lined in puckered red velvet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light handling marks, mostly on right side of buttstock. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with some light dents and scuffs. Interior cloth is slightly detached. 49114-47 MGM432 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2042

*BROWNING CENTENNIAL CONTINENTAL RIFLE/ SHOTGUN SET WITH CASE.

SN 1878C-445. Cal. 20 ga/ 30-06. 20 ga. with 26 1/2” bbls. 30-06 with 24″ bbls. Based on the continental over and under double rifle, this limited edition set was issued in 1978, and features coin finished action with scroll engraving outlining gold inlaid vignettes of game; a recumbent stag on left and flushing quail on right side of action. Bottom of action pictures John M. Browning with dates 1878 & 1978 in scrolled bands. Engraving is unsigned. Locking block is inscribed “Browning Centennial”. Oil finished, nicely stump figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning buttplate. Each bbl set has its own matching schnabeled forend. Rifle Bbls: Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight with rifle bbls: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Full length walnut case with brass hardware, is lined in puckered red velvet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light handling marks, mostly on left side of buttstock. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49114-49 MGM431 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2043

*BRACE OF EXCEPTIONAL BROWNING SUPERPOSED EXHIBITION GRADE GUNS RELIEF ENGRAVED BY ANDRE WATRIN AND RELIEF GOLD INLAID BY LOUIS VRANCKEN.

SN 1046S2/ 1047S2. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 32″ Bbls are marked for full and full. Bbls have wide “broadway”, ventilated ribs with two “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. They are gold inlaid with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses on left, and with chamber and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Coin finished standard Browning OU actions with gold-plated sgl selective triggers, are engraved with full coverage truly exceptional deep relief carving of scrolled acanthus and flowers, as counterpoint to gold inlaid game birds. These exceptional pieces of artwork are engraved by renowned Browning engraver Andre Watrin, and these motifs were designed by him. His drawings are illustrated on p. 222 and 223 of THE BROWNING SUPERPOSED by Ned Schwing. Captions under the drawing photos state that Mr. Watrin was “co-chief engraver of the FN facilities, and is considered by many to have outstanding artistic ability.” The caption under the design for gun no. 1046S2 states “This Watrin sketch was executed on Nov. 16, 1962, and illustrates an almost perfect blending of scroll and birds in an imperceptible motion of swirls and flowers. This design is art in its purest form.” The designs on both of these guns are a tribute to Mr. Watrin’s mastery of art history and symmetry, as well as his exceptionally steady hand, and are truly incredible works of art. Gun no. 1047S2 portrays gold inlaid pigeons amongst scroll. Gun no. 1046S2 has gold inlaid pheasants in flight. Both guns are signed by “A. Watrin” on rear left side of action, who undoubtedly did the scroll, and by “L. Vrancken” on right who most likely was responsible for the gold inlay. Louis Vrancken’s gold inlaid birds are beyond reproach. Stocks of both guns are of exceptionally well matched finely flame figured American walnut, and are fitted with Browning open sided white line pads. Checkering of gun no. 1047S2 has floral carving, with line borders and 1046S2 has finely carved fleur-di-lis borders, and wraps over top of grip. Beavertail forends match well. Gun. 1046S2: Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.722. Bore restrictions: top: .036 (full), bottom: .036 (full). Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Gun no. 1047S2: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top: .036 (full), bottom: .037 (full). Drop at heel: 1-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly as new, showing very little evidence of firing since proof, with only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Checkering and carving of gun 1047S2 is somewhat darkened and front bead is missing. Gold of triggers on both guns is excellent. Both are mechanically crisp. An exquisite pair of Brownings. 49100-14 MGM250 IVORY (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2073

*WONDERFUL EXHIBITION GRADE 20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED WITH THREE COLOR FLUSH GOLD INLAY BY ANDRE WATRIN AND RELIEF GOLD INLAY BY LOUIS VRANCKEN WITH BOX.

SN 55444V9. Cal. 20 ga. 3” Chambers. This exceptional Browning embellished by two of the best engravers in Belgium, has 26-3/8″ bbls, marked for IC and mod. Bbls are gold inlaid with Browning Arms St. Louis and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and steel, chamber, and patent info on right. Bbls have narrow, matted, ventilated rib with white front, and silver mid, beads. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is masterfully flush inlaid with gold and yellow gold in sweeping open scroll surrounding hunting scenes in western U. S. background; semi-relief gold inlaid hunter shoots at departing covey of quail while his hunting dog breaks point at the flush on left side of action. A white gold boulder is in foreground. Right side portrays what is undoubtedly the same hunter and dog with flushing pheasant in flush gold inlaid brush land. Portrait of dog retrieving grouse is on bottom of action. Trigger guard has matching scroll. This unique inlay is signed by “A. Watrin” on left who is an acknowledged master of carefully conceived and executed flush gold inlay, and by “L. Vrancken” on right rear, who is known for his exceptionally well detailed relief gold work. Nicely stump figured claro walnut short tang round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning open sided white line pad. Checkering has carved beaded borders and relief carved acanthus finials, and wraps over top of grip. Matching forend is of 1-pc field type. Bore diameter: top -.618, bottom -.618. Bore restrictions: top. .011 (mod), bottom: .005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Black and gold Browning box has no end label, but does have small label inked in “Browning Exhibition” “3 color blue” “20 ga IC/M”. Box contains wrapping tissue and instruction manual. PROVENANCE: Copy of invoice for this particular gun showing that it was shipped to Laredo Texas dated Aug 26, 1970, at a cost of $3760.00, with a suggested retail of $4700.00. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal. Checkering remains bright and clean. Mechanically crisp. Box has some light chips. 49498-1 MGM251 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 2074

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*FINELY ENGRAVED FN BROWNING SIDEPLATED SUPERPOSED THREE BARREL SMALL GAUGE SET WITH CASE.

SN 53912V9. Cal. 20 ga/ 28 ga/ .410. This nicely appointed gun has three bbl sets, all of which are 30″ with narrow ventilated ribs, and are engraved “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL” on top lefts, and with calibers on top rights. Each set has its own 3-pc forend with removable bottom section. 20 ga. bbl set is marked for IC and Mod; 28 ga and .410 bbl sets are not marked for choke. Coin finished superposed action has been nicely filed with flutes extending from top of fence into bbl bolsters, and continuing around bottom of action forming beads. False sideplates have been fitted. Action is engraved with 60 – 70% coverage small scroll, as background to large sprays of exceptionally well cut and shaded acanthus with floral highlights. A well rendered flying woodcock weaves through branches on bottom. Sideplates with matching scroll and acanthus have very fine Bulino game scenes with a pair of pheasant flying over barbed wire fence into open field on left plate, and a covey of chukar partridge flush from brush lands on right. Engravers signature “A. Gabriel” is on trigger plate. Exhibition quality, beautifully marbled and fiddle figured European walnut swan-necked buttstock measures 15″ over checkered wood butt. Fluted drop points are behind lockplates, and grip is nicely checkered in point pattern with closely spaced diamonds. Matching 3-pc forends with removable bottoms have schnabeled tips in superlight style. 20 ga BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.622, bottom -.623. Bore restrictions: top -.017 (mod), bottom -.016 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 15″. 28 ga. BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.550, bottom -.555. Bore restrictions: top -.025 (full), bottom -.030 (full). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 15″. .410 BBLS: Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.390, bottom -.387. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 15″. Good quality leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and has space for action and all three sets of bbls. CONDITION: Essentially, as new, retaining all of its best quality finishes on wood and metal, with only one or two of the lightest of handling and assembly marks. Mechanically crisp. Case has some scuffs in leather. Straps and handle are excellent. Interior cloth has minor compressions. 49574-3 MGM352 (23,000-33,000) – Lot 2075

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE BROWNING EXHIBITION GRADE TRAP SUPERPOSED WITH THREE COLOR FLUSH AND RELIEF GOLD INLAY BY ANDRE WATRIN AND LOUIS VRANCKEN.

SN 1044S2. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. This very fine Browning is embellished by FN’s two top engravers. It has 32″ bbls, marked for full and full, are gold inlaid with “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS Mo. & MONTREAL P.Q.” on left, and right with “MADE IN BELGIUM” and chamber info. Bbls are fitted with “broadway” trap ventilated rib with two “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is masterfully relief gold inlaid with two color attenuated scroll morphing into stylized griffins on sides and bottom of action. There is flush inlaid gold banding at edges. This unique treatment surrounds relief gold inlaid birds with flush gold inlaid backgrounds in three colors; each side depicts a pair of relief male black grouse in combat with background of foliage and mountains in flush inlaid yellow gold, offset by flush inlaid white gold birch trees, all to very fine effect. Bottom of action depicts an auerhahn displaying on a branch in relief, with flush gold rising sun in background. Portrait of black grouse is on trigger guard bow. Engravers signatures, “A Watrin” is on bottom rear of left side of action, and “L. Vrancken” is at bottom rear of left game scene. Nicely feather crotch figured claro walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning open sided white line pad. Checkering at grip is flanked by relief carving which continues the griffin theme, with head and tongue of griffin running up along side bottom tang, and wings around top. Flat of knob is relief carved with smaller scroll and griffin heads. More of this fine carving is on matching straight beavertail type forend. Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top. .037 (full), bottom: .038 (full). Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only the slightest of light assembly and handling marks in wood and metal. Checkering has a hint of darkening. Mechanically excellent. A truly exceptional work of art. 49100-15 MGM253 IVORY (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2076

*VERY FINE BROWNING EXHIBITION GRADE TRAP SUPERPOSED WITH TWO COLOR FLUSH AND RELIEF GOLD INLAY BY G. VANDERSMISSEN.

SN 71196S7. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. This very fine Browning is embellished by one of Belgium’s best engravers. It has 32″ bbls, marked for Imod and full, which are gold inlaid with “Browning Arms Co” on left, and “12 GA – SHELLS 2-3/4″ – MADE IN BELGIUM – BROWNING PATENT” on right. Bbls have “broadway” trap, ventilated rib with white synthetic Bradley front sight, and “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid bead. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is masterfully flush inlaid with gold and yellow gold scrolled ribbons outlining unusual gold inlaid portraits of retriever retrieving game, superimposed on flush inlaid gold line shield devices; gold dog retrieves a yellow gold pheasant on left, and another with duck on right. Bottom of action portrays a relief gold duck flying over flush yellow gold mountains in gold line arched background. More two color gold ribbons are on trigger guard bow. This unique inlay is signed “Vandersmissen G” on bottom rear portions of both sides. Nicely flame figured claro walnut short tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning open sided white line pad. Checkering has relief carved acanthus finials and wraps over top of grip. Matching forend is of 1-pc flared beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top: .036 (full), bottom: .022 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited use, with some sharp edge wear on blued parts, and a few light handling marks on gloss finish of wood, checkering slightly darkened. Mechanically excellent. 49100-16 MGM252 IVORY (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2077

*20 GAUGE BROWNING SIDEPLATED SUPERPOSED P 4 LIGHTNING WITH GOLD INLAY ENGRAVED BY JEAN H. DIET, ANGELO BEE, AND L. ERNST WITH CASE.

SN P33RR1394. Cal. 20 ga. 3” Chambers. 28″ Bbls are marked for mod and full. Bbls have narrow, ventilated rib and sgl silver bead. They are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel and chamber info on right. Coin finished, nicely filed, Browning OU action with ornamental sideplates, has gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage of well cut, large, open, shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding well detailed scenes of game birds with subjects relief gold inlaid. These scenes are similar to those found on earlier Diana grades with five pheasant on left, and four ducks in marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard has matching scroll and gold inlaid head of a bird dog. Both side scenes are signed “L. Ernst” and “A Bee”. “Jean H. Diet” who most likely did the fine scroll, signed the action on lower left side. Exceptional burl figured European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/4” over composition Browning buttplate. Midas style modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of 1-pc field type. Bore diameter: top -.622, bottom -.620. Bore restrictions: top: .025 (full), bottom: .011 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan vinyl Browning Hartman case is lined in off white faux fur with a key inside. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with slightly soiled interior. Browning factory records indicate that 207 “Presentation series” guns were made in this type, only 23 in 4 grade. 49100-2 MGM244 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2078

*20 GAUGE BROWNING MIDAS GRADE ENGRAVED BY L. CORTIS AND M. BEUNET WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 63159V70. Cal. 20 ga. 3” Chambers. 26-3/8” Bbls are marked for IC and Mod. Bbls have narrow, raised, matted, ventilated rib and aluminum bead and are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel, chamber and patent info on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, consisting of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are within gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard, with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. Engravers name “Beunet” is signed on bottom left. Bottom right is signed “L. Cortis”. Fine feather crotch figured claro walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering extends over grip and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of 1-pc field type. Bore diameter: top -.618, bottom -.618. Bore restrictions: top -.011 (lt mod), bottom -.004 (IC). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Black and gold box has correct end label for this particular gun. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal. Gold is excellent, but with slight lifting on finger blade. Mechanically crisp. Box is fine with chipping on edges. Label is excellent, foxed. 49033-19 MGM230 (11,000-13,000) – Lot 2079

*20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED MIDAS GRADE ENGRAVED BY RENE COENEN WITH CASE.

SN 54897V9. Cal. 20 ga. 3” Chambers. 28″ Bbls are marked for IC and mod, but are fitted with interchangeable choke tubes. Bbls have narrow, raised, matted, ventilated rib with dual white beads. They are marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and steel, chamber and patent info on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, consisting of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are within gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard, with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. Both sides of action are marked with engravers signature “Coenen”. Striking flame figured American walnut short tang round knob buttstock measures 14” over Browning open sided white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering extends over grip and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of 1-pc field type. Bore diameter: top -.619, bottom -.618. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in off white faux fur. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all factory quality finishes on wood and metal, with only a few minor handling marks. Gold has some light marks on left side of trigger from contact with trigger plate. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with slightly soiled interior. 49100-3 MGM232 (9,000-13,000) – Lot 2080

*EARLY BROWNING MIDAS HEAVY GAME GUN ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY L. VRANCKEN.

SN 82372. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30” Bbls are marked for Imod and full. Bbls have raised, matted, ventilated rib fitted with Bradley composition front bead and “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and are marked with “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY” with St. Louis and Montreal addresses, and steel and chamber info on left. Patent info and “MADE IN BELGIUM” are on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut relief open shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, and in this case game scenes and engraving are by Vrancken. This design consists of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are inside gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A quail flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard, with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. This fine engraving is signed by L. Vrancken, at bottom rear of both sides of action and at bottom rear of both game scenes. Nicely crotch figured American walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over leather faced open sided Browning white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. A deeply embossed silver grip cap with initial “G” has been fitted. A gold oval on toe line has had engraving erased. Matching forend is of beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.036 (full), bottom -.025 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited field use, with high edge wear on all blued parts, slight silvering on trigger guard and thumbpiece. Stocks retain over 90% orig finish with some areas worn through and oil darkened. Gold of trigger has considerably silvered on finger blade. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. One of the first Vrancken designed Midas grade Brownings, this gun was made in 1960. 49432-9 MGM360 IVORY (6,500-10,000) – Lot 2081

*BROWNING MIDAS BROADWAY TRAP ENGRAVED BY LODEWYC AND WITH EXCEPTIONAL GOLD INLAY BY L. VRANCKEN WITH CASE.

SN 4535S2. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 32” Bbls are marked for mod and full. Bbls have raised, matted, ventilated broadway rib fitted with gold front, and white mid, beads, and are marked with “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY” on left, with chamber, patent info, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. There are 2” triangles of well-cut, relief, open, shaded scroll at breech ends. Blued standard Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved in typical Midas style, as designed by Louis Vrancken, and in this case game scenes are engraved by Vrancken. This design consists of near full coverage of large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes with semi-relief gold inlaid subjects. These scenes are inside gold inlaid ovoid borders with flourishes at bottom. Three pheasant fly into open meadow on left side of action, and a trio of ducks take wing from marsh on right. A bird flies across bottom of action. Trigger guard, with matching scroll, has vacant shield on bow. This fine engraving has initials “JL”, (most likely Jacquez Lodewyc) at bottom rear of both sides of action. L. Vrancken’s signature is at bottom rear of pheasant scene. Well marbled, stump figured European walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over open sided Browning white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip, and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.038 (full), bottom -.020 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in fuzzy fur and contains small Browning catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with a hint of sharp edge wear along rib, and a few light marks in glossy stock finish which is lightly crazed. There is slight evidence of having been fired. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. A very fine 1962 vintage Browning with beautifully detailed game scenes by Browning’s top engraver. 49628-2 MGM359 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2082

*BROWNING DIANA SKEET GUN.

SN 4777V8. Cal. 20 Ga. 28″ bbls with ventilated rib. 2-3/4″ chambers. Synthetic ivory front and “certifiable pre-ban ivory” middle bead, single selective trigger, auto ejectors and non automatic safety. Skeet style forend. Receiver engraved in traditional Diana pattern double signed by “A MARECHAL” on left, once on right. LOP 14-3/8″ over Browning pad. FKST stock configuration. Nicely figured buttstock showing a few minor bumps from hunting over the years. Weighs 6 lbs 8 oz. 1968 vintage. Top: choke SKEET. Bottom: choke SKEET. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Good. Forend salt wood with some discoloration and shrinkage which has caused some corrosion to forend metal and front of frame. Overall gun shows some light hunting wear. Mechanics fine. 49394-2 JSL8 IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2083

*RARE 28 GAUGE BROWNING POINTER GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY VRANCKEN WITH CASE.

SN 0F261. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls marked for skeet and skeet, with matted, ventilated rib have Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses on left, and patent information and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pointer” style, with background of well cut scroll surrounding oval vignettes of dogs and game; pointer retrieving a duck is on left, and another pointer retrieving a pheasant, is on right. Two indeterminate gallinaceous fowl are on bottom; and a flushing pheasant is on trigger guard bow. Long time master engravers signature, L. Vrancken, is on bottom of both side scenes. Exceptionally fine crotch figured American walnut long tang, round knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning horn buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and contains instruction booklet and key. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only a few of the faintest of handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with a few light scuffs. Interior is excellent, very lightly soiled from bbls. An exceptional first year of production 28 ga. Browning superposed. 49033-16 MGM171 (13,500-18,500) – Lot 2084

*FINE BROWNING POINTER GRADE 2 BARREL 2 GAUGE SET WITH CASE.

SN 29186S4. Cal. 12 ga and 20 ga. 26-1/2″ bbls, matted ventilated rib, 20 ga with dual “certifiable pre-ban ivory” sighting beads, 12 ga with sgl ivory sighting bead. 20 ga with 3″ chambers, IMP.Cyl/MOD chokes. 12 ga with 2-3/4″ chambers, SKEET/SKEET choke, both with ejectors and sgl selective trigger. 12 ga bbls are marked on left side “Browning Arms Company St. Louis Mo. & Montreal P.Q. / Made in Belgium” and on right “Special Steel – 12 ga – shells 2-3/4″ / Patent No 2203378-223386”. 20 ga bbls are similarly marked on left and right side “Special Steel – 20 ga – shells 2-3/4″ and 3″ / Patents No 2203378-223386”. The pointer grade receiver is engraved with a dog holding a duck in a marsh scene on left side, 2 grouse on bottom and pointer with pheasant in mouth in wooded scene on right with balance of engraving a fine foliate arabesque scroll. Trigger guard is also engraved with rooster pheasant in flight and nested pheasant below in meadow scene. Both sides of receiver are signed “A. Marechal”. Mounted with nicely figured walnut with round knob checkered pistol grip with long tang, Browning hard rubber buttplate and checkered field style forend. 20 ga bbls: Bore diameter: top – .620, bottom – .623. Bore restrictions: top – .010, bottom – .006. Wall thickness: top – .043, bottom – .045. Drop at heel: 2-5/16, drop at comb: 1-1/2. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-1/4. 12 ga bbls – Bore diameter: top – .727, bottom – .726. Bore restrictions: top – .006, bottom – .006. Wall thickness: top – .035, bottom – .035. Drop at heel: 2-3/8, drop at comb: 1-1/2. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-1/4. Accompanied with Browning Hartmann luggage case. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, both sets of bbls retain 98-99% orig blue with some tiny light scratches and faint rub marks from forend. Gray receiver is clean and sharp and retains most of its orig lacquer finish. Stock is sound with only a few minor handling marks and retains most of its Browning finish. Forends are sound with minor handling marks and retain nearly all of their Browning finish. Mechanics are crisp with non-automatic safety, strong ejectors, with nice shiny bores in both bbl sets. Hartmann case is in fine condition with some minor scuffing and light oil staining to interior. 49450-7 BDT33 IVORY (12,500-15,000) – Lot 2085

*SCARCE AND DESIRABLE .410 BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERLIGHT SUPERPOSED WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 204J75. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls with narrow, ventilated rib are marked for mod and full chokes. Browning Arms Co. Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, along with “MADE IN BELGIUM” are on left side of top bbl, and “BROWNING SUPERPOSED” along with steel and gauge information are on right. Special “Superlight” action with rounded bottom is engraved in typical “Pigeon” style with pairs of pigeons flying through a field of large simple scroll on each side. Bottom of action is engraved with more scroll and a large central floral bouquet. Fences are well carved with oak leaf and acorn motif. Trigger guard is also scroll engraved on bow, and has number “294” at grip. Nicely crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over composition Browning buttplate. Standard point pattern checkering is at grip. One piece “Superlight” style schnabeled forend matches well. Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.380, bottom -.394. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Black and gold Browning box has correct end label serial numbered to this gun. CONDITION: Essentially, as new, with only faint handling marks on wood, and a few assembly marks from contact with forend, on bottom bbl. Box is very fine with some chipping, tearing, and tape on corners. Label is lightly browned, and has some tape. A truly exceptional small bore Browning. 49618-1 MGM355 (11,500-15,500) – Lot 2086

*BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED SMALL GAUGE SKEET SET WITH CASE.

SN 42521V6. Cal. 20 ga./28 ga./ .410. All three bbl sets have 26-3/8″ bbls marked for skeet and skeet, and have matted, ventilated ribs. They are marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, except .410 is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY”, on left sides. Right sides have chamber and patent info. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief engraved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Nicely flame figured claro walnut short tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight with .410 bbl set: 6 lbs. 4 oz, LOP 14-1/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and contains instruction booklet, key, and guarantee numbered to this gun. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, essentially as new with only the lightest of handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Checkering is still light in color. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with a few light rubs. Interior has just a hint of staining. 49181-48 MGM300 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2087

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED PIGEON GRADE.

SN 21050. Cal. 20 Ga. 26-3/8″ bbl with ventilated rib. Engraved in typical Pigeon Grade style. Single trigger, auto ejectors and non-automatic safety. LOP 14-1/8″ over Browning buttplate. Stocked in very nice straight grain walnut which is RKLT configuration. Signed “N WATRIN” on both sides of frame. Top bbl: choke FULL. Bottom bbl: choke IMP. MOD. Weighs 6 lbs. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall bbls retain 90-95% blued finish. Frame in very nice condition, though there is light coat of dried oil over parts of the frame. Forend in very nice condition overall showing an area or two of added finish. Buttstock very nice with left stock cheek showing a near imperceptible imprint of fabric from the case this gun must have sat in for many years. Quite a beautiful little pigeon grade gun. 49394-40 JSL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2088

*20 GAUGE BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED WITH CASE.

SN 57384V69. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for IC and mod, with matted, ventilated rib have Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief engraved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Stump figured claro walnut short tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.622, bottom -.620. Bore restrictions: top -.017 (mod), bottom -.007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and contains instruction booklet, key, and guarantee numbered to this gun. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, essentially as new with only the lightest of handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Checkering is still light in color. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with a few light rubs. Interior has just a hint of staining. 49033-20 MGM174 (6,000-8,500) – Lot 2089

*BROWNING PIGEON O/U.

SN 47944V8. Cal. 20 Ga. 28″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers with vent rib. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety, steel front bead, typical Pigeon grade engraving with 2 birds on each side surrounded by scroll. LOP 14-1/8″ over hard plastic Browning buttplate. RKST stock configuration. Weighs 6 lbs. 7 oz. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most orig blue with vent rib showing a bump or two. Forend at muzzle end shows a tiny separation in wood grain but otherwise very nice. Buttstock is salt wood and frame at butt end does show minor corrosion and discoloration. Overall buttstock in very nice condition with a few minor hunting bumps and bruises. Butt finish shows some light cracquelure and finish loss at toe. Mechanics fine. 49394-1 JSL9 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2090

*BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED BROADWAY TRAP.

SN 22898S4. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls marked for mod and full, with matted, ventilated broadway rib with white Bradley bead and small white mid bead have “BROWNING ARMS CO” on left, with chamber and patent info along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”, on right. Coin finished action is engraved in usual “Pigeon” style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief carved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Nicely crotch figured American walnut short tang square knob Monte Carlo buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black open sided trap pad, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. A scroll engraved silver grip cap has been fitted. Forend matches well and is of flared beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top: .034 (full), bottom: .018 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 10 oz. LOP 14-1/4″ CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain over 90% of what appears to be orig blue with some light flecking. Action retains most of its french gray finish, areas of lacquer considerably worn through and metal turning to gray brown. New stocks retain essentially all of their glossy finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Trigger guard tang has been shortened and welded to trigger plate. Trigger works. 49445-3 MGM361 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2091

*PAIR OF CUSTOM FINISHED BROWNING B-25 WITH ORIGINAL BOXES.

SN 325MV04451/ 325MVO4452. Cal. 12 Ga. 3” Chambers. These traditionally finished guns have 30″ bbls marked for mod and Imod. Bbls have narrow, raised, matted, ventilated ribs fitted with single silver beads, and are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, as well as “MADE IN BELGIUM BY BROWNING S.A.” on left sides which are also marked with importers name and address. Right side is marked with model and chamber info. Rear portions of ribs are gold inlaid with “I” and “II”. These numerals also appear on top levers. Unusual, color hardened, slightly rounded, Browning OU actions with blued sgl selective triggers, are engraved with simple geometric borders framing patches of large shaded scroll. Well matched, oil finished, nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut long tang round knob buttstocks measure 14-3/8” over russet leather covered pads, with thin tapered spacers. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grips. Matching forends are of slim field type. Set “I”: Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Set “II”: Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Each gun comes in its orig black and red box with correct end labels. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, appear unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks. Mechanically crisp. Boxes are very fine with tape. 49181-45 MGM444 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2092

*FN BROWNING CUSTOM SHOP SUPERPOSED TRAP WITH SPECIAL RELIEF ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY BY CAPECE.

SN C141. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4” Chambers. 30″ Bbls are marked for Imod and full. Bbls have wide, “broadway” ventilated rib with Bradley white front, and small white mid, beads. They are marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTEL BELGIQUE” on left side. “MADE IN BELGIUM”, chamber, and patent info is on right. Coin finished, rounded, Browning OU action has coin finished sgl selective trigger with checkered finger blade. Action is engraved with near full coverage of exceptionally well cut open scrolled acanthus with floral highlights. This fine engraving surrounds ovoid relief gold inlaid scenes of dogs retrieving game. A quartering portrait of retriever retrieving duck with reeds in background is on left, and a spaniel retrieves a cock pheasant from a corn field, on right. Left scene is signed “R. Capece”. Nicely stump and fiddle figured claro walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning open sided white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering wraps around top of grip. Matching 1-pc forend is of flared beavertail type. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top: .038 (full), bottom: .028 (Imod). Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little use, with only a few light handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Mechanically excellent. 49100-17 MGM248 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2093

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED MALLARD AND PINTAIL PAIR.

SN 8G4PM00386, 8H4PZ00386.. Cal. 12 Ga. 1) Mallard 12ga. 28″ ventilated rib bbl with synthetic ivory beads. 2-3/4″ chambers. Single selective trigger, auto ejectors and non-automatic safety. Gun number 386 of 500 in series. 14-1/4″ LOP. Beautifully checkered butt and forend in handsome fleur-de-lis pattern. Buttstock in RKLT configuration shows beautiful grain pattern. Receiver scroll engraved with well executed mallards in gold on right and left side. Mallards in gold on bottom of receiver. Trigger plate and mallard head in gold on trigger guard. Weighs 7 lbs. 3 oz. Top bbl choke .040, bottom choke .017. 2) Pintail 12ga. 28″ ventilated rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead and synthetic ivory front bead. 2-3/4″ chambers. Single selective trigger, auto ejectors and non-automatic safety. 14-1/4″ LOP over beautifully checkered butt and forend in handsome fleur-de-lis pattern. Buttstock in RKLT configuration. Receiver nicely full coverage scroll engraved with gold pintails on right and left side, two gold pintails on bottom and gold pintail head on trigger guard. Gun number 386 of 500 in series. Weighs 7 lbs. 10 oz. Housed in beautiful wooden red velvet lined presentation case. Top bbl is choked .033, bottom choke .015. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: 1) Excellent, near new. Minute losses at toe. 2) Excellent, near new. Slightest of handling marks, but very much an almost “as new” gun. Case that goes with pintail gun is excellent. Mechanics fine, action stiff as they are likely test fired only. 49394-41 JSL16 IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2094

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED WATERFOWL SERIES “MALLARD” WITH CASE.

SN 8G4PM00378. Cal. 12 Ga 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Bbls are marked for mod and full. Bbls have raised, matted, ventilated rib fitted with two white beads and are marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, as well as “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left side and with “BROWNING SUPERPOSED”, steel, chamber, and patent info on right. French gray, rounded, Browning OU action with gold-plated sgl selective trigger, is engraved with near full coverage large, open, shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of mallard ducks, which are semi-relief gold inlaid and in various poses; they are flushing from marsh with cattails in background on left side of action, and settling into marsh, on right. Bottom of action depicts two mallards flying, and has official name and Latin name in ribands with limited edition numbers “378 of 500″ also gold inlaid. Portrait of mallard is on trigger guard bow. This engraving is very well done, but unsigned. Exceptional oil finished, feather crotch figured claro walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip, and has flourishes into butt. Matching forend is of field type. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Full length American walnut case with brass trim is lined in puckered red velvet. CONDITION: Excellent, appears essentially unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks. Action is darkened from accumulated oil, top tang has some flecking. Left front of forend has large repaired chip, using orig wood. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some light scratches and marks. Interior cloth has compressions. 49432-11 MGM435 (6,500-10,000) – Lot 2095

*20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED CLASSIC SERIES WITH BOX.

SN P33BC0269. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls are marked for IC and mod, with matted, ventilated rib and Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, along with “MADE IN JAPAN”, and “ASSEMBLED AND ENGRAVED IN BELGIUM BY F N HERSTAL”. Coin finished rounded action is engraved with large scrolling acanthus outlining vignette of flushing pheasant and pointing setter on left side, over “ONE OF FIVE THOUSAND” on banner. Engravers signature, M. Calabrese, is at bottom rear. Right side portrays a pointer pointing a pair of flushing quail, along with a portrait of John M. Browning over riband engraved “BROWNING CLASSIC”. This scene is also signed. Bottom of action has oval portrait of a grouse (?). Nicely stump figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with large beaded borders at grip. Matching forend has schnabel in Superlight style. Bore diameter: top -.615, bottom -.615. Bore restrictions: top: -014 (mod), bottom: -006 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. Orig box with correct end label is in blue slip cover with printed hunting scene, marked “BROWNING CLASSIC LIMITED EDITION”. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling marks. Coin finish is excellent. Stocks are excellent with one or two minor pings. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Appears unfired except for proof. Box is excellent with some chipping on edges. 49033-17 MGM183 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2096

*12 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED P 1 WITH BOX.

SN P13RP1177. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls are marked for mod and full, with matted, ventilated rib and Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Coin finished rounded action is engraved by J. Baerten, with light scroll, oak leaves and acorns surrounding vignettes of ducks on sides; more oak leaves are on bottom of action, as well as on trigger guard bow. Burl and fiddle figured American walnut long tang flat knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Large forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. Gun comes in its orig black and gold box with correct end label. Box is in its shipping carton. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling marks. Coin finish is excellent. Stocks are excellent with one or two minor pings. Gold of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Appears unfired except for proof. Box is excellent with some chipping on edges. 49033-21 MGM184 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2097

*20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED LONG TANG ROUND KNOB GRADE 1 “LIGHTNING”.

SN 26852V2. Cal. 20 ga. ca.1962. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls are marked for IC and mod, and are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib with silver bead. Bbls are marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, as well as steel and chamber info on left, and with patent info and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Standard blued superposed action is engraved with typical grade 1 flourishes of scroll, and is fitted with gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Slightly figured American walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14″ over Browning composition buttplate. Standard checkering is at grip. Matching forend is of field type. Bore diameter: top -.619, bottom -.619. Bore restrictions: top -.015 (mod), bottom -.008 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, appears near new, with only a hint of sharp edge wear on factory finishes on metal, and with several minor marks in gloss finish of wood. Gold is excellent, with some rubs from trigger plate. Mechanically crisp. 49033-18 MGM254 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2098

*BROWNING GRADE ONE SUPERPOSED 12GA.

SN 18460. 26-1/2″, 12 Ga 2-3/4″ chamber. CHOKE: Skeet and Skeet. Single selective trigger. Non-automatic safety. Ventilated rib with steel front and mid-bead. Typical Grade One checkering and engraving. 1940 vintage with 14-1/8″ LOP over Browning hard plastic buttplate. FKLT stock configuration. Gorgeous fiddleback figured stock. Weight 7 lbs. 4 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORY: vintage four box leather shot shell carrier by “THE GEORGE LAWRENCE CO PORTLAND, OREGON”. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 90-95% bbl blue. Frame and trigger guard retains most of its orig blue finish. Forearm and buttstock show light hunting wear with finish starting to crackle and bubble in several places, however it is still very nice overall. Shell carrier in fine condition. 49271-2 JSL13 C&R (1,250-1,750) – Lot 2099

*MATCHED PAIR BROWNING CITORI SPECIAL ORDER GUNS.

SN 13589RTJ53/13590RTJ53. Numbered 1 and 2 with consecutive serial numbers. 1) 12 ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers CHOKED: Imp. Cyl/Mod. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead marked in gold “1” toward breach. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 3-pt pattern with 13-3/4″ LOP over leather faced Browning white lined waffle pad. Forend checkered in 3-pt pattern and marked in gold #1 under Deeley release. Bottom of unengraved marked “Browning/Citori”. Top lever marked “1” in gold. 2) 12 ga. 26″ bbls. 3″ chambers CHOKED: Imp. Cyl/Mod. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead marked in gold “2” toward breach. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 3-pt pattern with 13-3/4″ LOP over leather faced Browning white lined waffle pad. Forend checkered in 3-pt pattern and marked in gold #2 under Deeley release. Bottom of frame unengraved marked “Browning/Citori”. Top lever marked “2” in gold. CONDITION: Excellent as lightly used, according to our consignor, used once on a driven grouse hunt on the estate of Major Neil Ramsey, in Aberfelty, Perthshire, Scotland, retaining most orig finish to both wood and metal. Gun #1 shows significantly more use and wear then gun #2, with more handling marks throughout, particularly in wood. However, both guns are excellent overall. Bores are bright and shiny, mechanics are excellent. 49440-2 JSL244 (2,500-2,800) – Lot 2100

*EXTRAORDINARY ORIGINAL TWO MILLIONTH BROWNING AUTO-5 PRESENTATION SHOTGUN.

SN 2,000,000. 28″ hand filed vent rib bbl, sgl brass sighting bead, MOD choke, 2-3/4″ chamber. Left side of bbl is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY. MORGAN. UTAH & MONTREAL. PQ.”, all inlaid in gold. Right side is marked “**SPECIAL STEEL-12 GAUGE-SHELLS 2-3/4”, all inlaid in gold. Each side of rib has gold inlaid Phoenix. The receiver has hand filed top to match rib of bbl, the engraving is extremely elaborate and entirely gold inlaid and is an interpretation of a 1930 exposition model by master engraver “Felix Funken”. According to Matt Eastman’s book “Browning Sporting Arms of Distinction 1903-1992“, this pattern was created by F.N.’s master engravers “J. Watrin” and “Louis Vrancken”, and the gold inlay work was executed by master engravers “Jose Baerten” and “G. Vandermissen”. The pattern is foliate scrolls entwined with Phoenix and Griffins, center left side has a bust of “John Browning” and upper left side a flowing ribbon marked “BROWNING AUTOMATIC SHOTGUNS 2,000,000”. The top tang has a gold inlaid signature of “John Browning”. Forward left side of trigger guard is signed “A. WATRIN”. Mounted with highly figured walnut, small raised side panels with tear shaped drop points, checkered pistol grip with gold grip cap, inscribed “MANUFACTURED BY BROWNING/ARMS COMPANY/6-6-70/INVENTED BY/ JOHN M. BROWNING/OCTOBER 9, 1900”. Hard rubber buttplate, marked “FN BROWNING AUTOMATIC”. Standard A5 forend checkered with un-checkered diamond in middle of pattern. Accompanied by a custom Browning Prosteel Gold Series presentation vault. This fireproof safe is fitted with a lighted and lockable lexan fronted interior with rotating pedestal. The exterior surface of the safe door features a hand painted Browning logo with gold pinstriping and a painted vignette of three flushing mallards signed “Leon D. Burrows ’85”. The story of this milestone legendary shotgun is well known. Originally intended for presentation to President Richard Nixon in 1970 by Senator Bennett, who would in turn gift it to the Smithsonian for permanent display with the John M. Browning Memorial. Ultimately, Nixon declined the presentation and the gun was returned to Browning Arms. The gun resided in the Browning archive vaults for 15 years and in 1985, Browning gave the gun to the National Shooting Sports Foundation for display and promotional use. Ultimately the gun was auctioned at the 8th Annual Shot Show in Houston, Texas. The auction was held as a sealed bid with minimum bid being $20,000. When all said and done, the gun was purchased for $50,001.00, the clever bid of the additional $1.00 broke the tie of multiple $50,000 bids. There were actually two similar guns built, second gun bearing serial number 2,000,000X, with lesser engraving, is in the Fabrique Nationale Museum in Herstal, Belgium. PROVENANCE: Browning Factory; NSSF; Private Coll. of a Gentleman. William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: As New and unfired. Both wood and metal finish are 100%, with a couple of very minor handling marks, and a very short finish crack off the right corner of top tang. Gun safe has a few light surface rubs to exterior finish and is otherwise, as new. 49398-1 BDT115 (65,000-95,000) – Lot 2101

*GASTINNE RENETTE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 6434. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Gastinne Renette a Paris” on raised, flat game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 16 ga. and 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information and “Acier Comprime”. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, side clips, and double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates have border engraving. Fences are arcaded. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line border. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has gold inlay of individual initials “MT” surmounted by the crown of a marquis in center diamond of checkering. Bore diameter: left-.669, right -.668. Bore restrictions: left -.008 (IC), right -.014 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.021, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality satin rust blue over some scattered pitting. Action retains 90% of nicely colored rehardening, again over some scattered pitting, some heavy. Buttstock is most likely a nicely made replacement, and retains nearly all of its orig finish. Forend retains nearly all of its refinish, checkering re-cut. Bores are bright and shiny with some pits evident mostly in right bbl at breech end, with some light frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 49415-8 MGM17 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2109

*TRULY EXCEPTIONAL, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, INVESTMENT QUALITY CHARLES DALY REGENT DIAMOND GRADE SEXTUPLE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 26380. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chamber. 32″ Bbl with raised, matted, ventilated rib is gold inlaid “Charles Daly Regent Diamond Quality” on unmatted portion. Breech area is relief engraved with exceptionally well carved fern leaves transitioning to well cut open shaded scroll and terminating in small scroll. Witten Excelsior Steel logos are in front of scroll engraving. Bottom of bbl is stamped with steel type, SN, and German imperial proofs with a date of 1/32. Case hardened scallop-backed boxlock action has Daly’s “improved sextuple locking system” which has two sliding bolts in square section action top, which intersect projections on rear of bbl. Action has no safety, and has gold plated trigger. Top fence and side bolsters are relief carved with shell designs at tops and olive leaves and olives along bolsters. Remainder of action is nearly fully engraved with exceptionally well cut, large, open, shaded scroll. This scroll surrounds game scenes in oval vignettes with major subjects relief gold inlaid with exquisite detail. A gold inlaid pointer is standing on rock and pointing on left side of action. Four gold inlaid grouse fly over meadowland on right. Both sides of action are flush gold inlaid “CHARLES DALY”. Bottom of action portrays usual face-on flying duck surmounted by a regents crown, both in full relief gold. Matching scroll engraved trigger guard bow has really cool scene of a gold inlaid weasel attacking a pheasant while it is perched on a branch. SN is in oval device at grip. Beautiful feather crotch figured and strikingly marbled dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over Silver type pad, and features fancy border checkering at grip with pattern pierced by fleur-di-lis as flush drop points. Side panels are also checkered and have chip-carved borders. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “L”. Matching long slightly flared beavertail ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: .740. Bore restrictions: .054 (extra full). Wall thickness: .072. Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Gun is accompanied by black ABS case with three combination locks embossed “Jaqua’s”. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new, retaining nearly all of what appears to be its orig finishes on metal parts, with just a hint of silvering on the sharpest edges of relief engraving on action adding to its depth. Stocks are excellent, retaining most of what appears to be their orig finish with a possibility of light refinish on butt portion, with adjustment of comb and installation of pad. There are only the slightest visible handling marks on wood and metal. All screw heads appear unturned. Mechanically crisp. Undoubtedly one of the finest examples of this rare highest quality Daly gun in existence. Rear bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49100-54 MGM264 IVORY (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2113

*VERY FINE AND RARE CHARLES DALY REGENT DIAMOND GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 26379. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 32″ Bbl with raised, matted, ventilated rib is gold inlaid “Charles Daly Regent Diamond Quality” on unmatted portion. Breech area is relief engraved with exceptionally fine fern leaves transitioning to well cut open shaded scroll and terminating in small scroll. Witten Excelsior Steel logos are in front of scroll engraving. Bottom of bbl is stamped with steel type, SN, and German imperial proofs with a date of 12/31. Case hardened scallop-backed boxlock action with no safety, and gold plated single trigger, is nicely filed. Top fence and side bolsters are relief carved with olive leaves and olives. Remainder of action is nearly fully engraved with exceptionally well cut large open shaded scroll. This scroll surrounds game scenes in oval vignettes with major subjects relief gold inlaid with exquisite detail. A pair of gold inlaid ducks rise from marsh on left side of action, and a trio of pheasant stand in open woodlands on right. Both sides of action are flush gold inlaid “CHARLES DALY”. Bottom of action portrays usual face-on flying duck surmounted by a regents crown, both in full relief gold. Matching scroll engraved trigger guard has scene of pair of gold inlaid woodcock or snipe winging through trees on bow. SN is in oval device at grip. Dark streaked and lightly fiddle figured dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over open sided Pachmayr white line pad, and features fancy border checkering at grip with pattern pierced by fleur-di-lis. Side panels are also checkered and have chip-carved borders. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching long flared beavertail ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: .742. Bore restrictions: .022 (.002 recess) (full). Wall thickness: .070. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished, as found. Bbls retain approx 90% of a satin re-blue, engraving still clear, steel logos slightly softened. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, actual percentage difficult to ascertain because of its extensive engraving. Top lever retains over 80% of its orig blue. Trigger guard has traces of orig color. Stocks retain most of what appears to be orig rubbed oil finish with numerous marks, dents, and scratches, with some refinishing of butt portion at time of installation of pad, which has been roughly rounded. Checkering somewhat worn. Bore is excellent. Action is very slightly loose with forend removed, but tight with forend in place. Ejector is strong. Very few of these high quality singles were made, and good examples seldom come to market. 49413-1 MGM194 (9,000-15,000) – Lot 2114

RARE PAIR OF HUNTER ARMS CO. SHOOTING TROPHIES BY LENOX.

SN NSN. 1) CA 1925. This very scarce piece of Hunter Arms/ L. C. Smith memorabilia, is in dark rosewood color with hand-painted spaniel under glaze. It is 19″ high x 7″ diameter, and marked on bottom with “7”. Rear is hand painted in Gothic script “Hunter Arms Co.” “First Prize” “Class “A””. These fine trophies were generally awarded to the trap shooter with the highest aggregate score of the year at club in which he was participating. A similar vase is illustrated on p. 501 of “L. C. SMITH THE LEGEND LIVES” by John Houchins. 2) Very rare Hunter Arms Company prize vase featuring a beautiful male Pointer and on reverse gilted “HUNTER ARMS CO. FIRST PRIZE CLASS A”. Signed by the artist DeLan in back of Dog. Vase is approximately 10-1/2″ tall, 3-1/2″ circumference at top. Bottom of vase stamped in green with “L” encased in wheat sheaf. Gilted vase rim. This exact vase pictured on page 501 in “L. C. SMITH THE LEGEND LIVES” by John Houchins. CONDITION: 1) Excellent. Glaze is lightly crazed overall. No chips noted. Painted inscription has darkened. 2) Excellent with slightest of crazing. Gilt on rim near mint and overall in outstanding condition. No cracks noted. 49290-10 JSL20 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2321

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*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE L. C. SMITH PREMIER GRADE WITH RELIEF GOLD INLAYS AND ALL OPTIONS.

SN RE126002. Cal. 12 GA 32” Bbls fitted with raised, flat, matted, ventilated rib have rib extension engraved “L. C. SMITH Premier GRADE” within scroll and geometric border. Tops of bbls are engraved “Sir Joseph Whitworth FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co. Inc. FULTON, N.Y.” There are 2-1/4” triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends, intersected by gold inlaid lightning bolts; there also are 7/8” triangles of scroll at muzzles. Bbl flats are engraved with SN, grade, and “CHAMBER 2-7/8”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Whitworth sheaf of wheat logos, and tube numbers. Splinter is reinforced. Standard weight action with SN and grade engraved on water table, features non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), and Hunter ONE TRIGGER. Action and lockplates are near fully engraved with large shaded scroll having rose bouquet highlights and geometric borders surrounding oval vignettes of relief gold inlaid dogs and birds; gold inlaid setter is on left, with pointer on right. Trigger plate portrays gold inlaid alert grouse on red gold foliage. Other two color inlay, consisting of gold grape leaves and red gold grapes, is on each fence. This is the classic theme found on most “Premier” grade L. C. Smiths. Blued trigger guard has gold inlaid monogram “FWW” on bow. SN is at grip. Very fine, flame figured, dense American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over leather faced Silver type pad. Beautifully cut, closely spaced, fancy border checkering with fleur-di-lis behind lockplates, is at grip. Thin ribbons go through pattern at rounded portion of knob. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has schnabeled tip. Iron internals are scroll engraved. Checkering is near full coverage with thin fleur-di-lis ribbons through pattern. Typical J-spring release has secondary lock in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (full), right -.037 (full). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.031. Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a glossy rust blue, engraving slightly softened. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color, which was never very bright, as evidenced by color remaining on water table. Overall appearance is a very pleasing pewter gray. All engraving remains sharp and clear. Trigger guard is re-blued, engraving somewhat softened, especially at grip. Gold inlay from one leg of large “W” missing. Exceptionally well crafted replacement stocks retain nearly all of a glossy finish, with a few light marks. Checkering is very lightly worn, and is especially well cut, with correct pattern and quality, as is worthy of a gun of this grade. Bores are very fine, with some light scratches and polishing over old minor pits. Action is somewhat loose, nearly tight with forend installed. Bbls are off face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Any Premier grade L. C. Smith is a desirable and extremely scarce commodity, with a total of 28 being produced, 21 in 12 ga. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights. 49417-13 MGM213 IVORY (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2322

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 16 GAUGE L. C. SMITH GRADE A1.

SN 4451. Cal. 16 GA This unusual pre 1898 gun with only 12 made in this gauge and grade, has 28” fine chain Damascus bbls with broad, flat matted rib. Extension, is engraved “HUNTER ARMS CO. MAKERS FULTON, NY. Bbl flats are stamped with SN. Splinter is stamped with grade. Small case hardened action is filed with single bead around fences, but is not fluted on bottom. Action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll with some geometric embellishment on fences. Lockplates have about 80% coverage of light scroll with some floral highlights surrounding vignettes of dogs in hunting poses; a setter looks intently into hedgerow on left, while a pointer points under fir tree on right. “L. C. SMITH” is engraved at the bottom of each lockplate. Trigger guard bow depicts a pair of standing quail. SN is on grip. Nicely marbled and fine flame figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock with ogee shaping to grip finial measures 13-5/8” over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. Matching splinter forend with early style ejectors has inlet ebony tip, J-spring release, and secondary sliding button release in round escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.651, right -.653. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (Mod), right -.000 (Cyl). Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 60 – 70% orig Damascus finish which still shows dramatic Damascus pattern well. Action and lockplates have been cleaned to a silver gray, traces of color are visible where protected around fences. There is some fairly deep pitting on right side of action under front of lockplate. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with numerous subsequent marks, some old sanding marks visible, checkering nicely re-cut. There are a number of small chips and bumps on left side of forend, at intersection of bbl. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors will not fire. 49102-5 MGM215 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2323

*EXCEEDINGLY RARE EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION .410 GAUGE SPECIALTY GRADE L. C. SMITH EJECTOR GUN.

SN FWE193981. Cal. .410 GA. 3″ Chambers. This scarce gun, with Houchins estimating only a total production in this grade of approx 33, with just 13 recorded with 26″ bbls, has 26″ bbls fitted with flat, matted, single sighting plane rib. Tops of bbls are marked “L.C. SMITH Specialty GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y. USA”. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, Hunter proofs, and “NP”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel logos. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “Specialty” style with 40% coverage flourishes of scroll. Lockplates have 80% coverage large open scroll surrounding vignettes of game birds; a pair of quail standing in grass on left, and a duck flying over marsh on right. “L. C. Smith” in Old English script is on each lockplate. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN on tang. Nicely stump figured American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed hard rubber buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders wraps over top of grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and oval secondary release escutcheon. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.391, right -.390. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, essentially as new, retaining nearly all of what appears to be their orig factory finishes on wood and metal, with a hint of silvering at muzzles, and slight silvering on sharp edges of action. Trigger guard and forend escutcheon retain nearly all of their bright blue, slight loss on trigger guard tang due to flaking. Stocks are excellent with only a few minor marks and light scratches, with one mark at tail of left lockplate running down across lockplate to bottom. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. As fine an example of this rare little gun, as one could hope to find. 48780-1 MGM43 (30,000-45,000) – Lot 2324

*SCARCE .410 L. C. SMITH FIELD GRADE WITH AUTOMATIC EJECTORS AND SINGLE TRIGGER WITH CASE.

SN FWE192862. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with raised, matted, sgl sighting plane rib is marked with typical L. C. Smith nomenclature on top right bbl. Small case hardened action with automatic safety and sgl selective trigger is unmarked except for “L. C. Smith” on each lockplate, Hunter One Trigger on trigger plate, and SN and grade on water table. Nicely streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. American walnut splinter ejector forend has J-spring and knurled secondary release in oval escutcheon. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.392, right -.401. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Good quality rounded pigskin case is lined in burgundy cloth. Case was made by Capt. A. H. Hardy, and his leather label is on central partition block. CONDITION: Excellent, as competently and completely refinished. Metal parts retain all of their factory type orig finishes, with perhaps a bit of subsequent edge wear. New buttstock retains nearly all of its hand rubbed oil finish. Forend retains a like amount of a matching refinish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is fine. .410 L. C. Smith’s are hard to find especially with single trigger and ejectors. This would make a delightful quail gun. 49417-36 MGM353 (9,000-14,000) – Lot 2325

*.410 L. C. SMITH FIELD GRADE.

SN FWS56329. Cal. 410 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with raised, matted, sgl sighting plane rib is marked with typical L. C. Smith nomenclature on top right bbl. Small case hardened action with automatic safety and dbl triggers is unmarked except for “L. C. Smith” on each lockplate, and SN and grade on water table. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend has J-spring release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.387, right -.397. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain most of their orig blue with many marks and some cleaned rust at breech ends. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected. Lockplates retain most of their color, considerably faded, especially right lock, which is almost gray. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with a considerable number of light marks. Forend has repaired 3″ crack on left side toward tip, with added oil. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 49417-10 MGM208 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2326

*SCARCE, AS FOUND, 20 GAUGE L. C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE EJECTOR GUN WITH SINGLE TRIGGER.

SN 139190. Cal. 20 GA 2-3/4” Chambers. 28” Bbls fitted with concave, matted rib are marked “L. C. SMITH Eagle GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO INC M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y., U.S.A.” on tops. There are sprays of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade, along with “CHAMBERS 2 ¾ INCHES” and Hunter proofs. Typical featherweight case hardened action is fitted with non-automatic safety and Hunter “ONE TRIGGER”. Action and lockplates are engraved in “Eagle” grade style with sprays of large scroll interspersed with beaded shading, surrounding unique to Eagle grade, semi-relief vignettes of flying game birds on lockplates; a pheasant on left, and a duck on right. “L. C. SMITH” is in Old English script at the front of each lockplate. A relief engraved perched eagle is on top lever pivot. Nicely stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8” over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders wraps over top of grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and typical J-spring release with knurled button secondary in oval escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.618, right -.619. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (full), right -.007 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms Museum letter confirming specifications and stating that it was started on July 23, 1934, and shipped August 28, 1934 to Hugh Gaston. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx. 95% of what appears to be their orig blue, slightly thinned from normal handling, and with a few light marks. Action retains over 85% orig dark case colors, silvered on sharp edges and fences, thinned and with some dark spots on bottom. Lockplates retain essentially all of their orig case hardening color. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its orig blue, silvered on sharp edges. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig finish, thinned from normal hand wear, with numerous light marks and nicks, checkering slightly worn and dirty. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A very fine example of this hard to find small bore L. C. Smith, with only 111 produced in this gauge. 49402-3 MGM214 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2327

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*SCARCE 20 GAUGE L.C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE WITH L O’ M CASE.

SN 7895E. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-1/16″ Bbls with matted rib are marked “L. C. SMITH Eagle GRADE” “HUNTER ARMS CO M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y.” on tops. There are sprays of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and “E”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel trademarks. Case hardened action features non-automatic safety and Hunter selective “One Trigger” so marked on trigger plate. Action and lockplates are engraved in a style unique to this grade with 60% coverage large shaded scroll surrounding semi-relief birds; a pheasant flies across left lock, and a duck wings across right. A flying eagle is on top of opening lever. “L. C. Smith” is in Gothic script at the front of each lockplate. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN at grip. Nicely figured custom American walnut buttstock measures 14″ over decomposing open sided white line pad. Stock features a right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip with broad mullered borders at points, and a composition grip cap with white line spacer. A silver oval engraved “HGC” is on toe line. Matching large beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt which screws into extension of iron, and guitar shaped secondary release escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.003 (skeet), right -.000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14”. Brown leather leg o’ mutton case marked “V L & A Chicago” on rear cover has brass name plate on side engraved “Hinton G. Clabaugh” and “CHICAGO” (matches initials on stock). Case contains 4-pc Powers brass cleaning rod in cloth bag. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Marion E. Williams. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-black over some light marks, engraving slightly softened. Action retains traces of orig case color where protected, but is mostly bright silver to gray. Trigger guard retains traces of what appears to be orig blue. What appear to be old custom stocks retain nearly all of their hand rubbed oil finish with some light scratches and marks. A 6″ piece on top right of forend has chipped off and been re-glued, but is still partially loose. Pad is deteriorated. Bores are excellent, lightly frosted at breech ends. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger is intermittent when set for right bbl first. Case leather is very good with numerous marks and scrapes. Top handle and straps are very good. Cover has detached. Cleaning rod is excellent. 49287-1 MGM44 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2328

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Please Note: The typographical error in the last sentence in description, when referring to only 65 Crown Grades were made in 20 ga it should have read 16 ga and this is a 16 ga gun.

*SCARCE LONG BARRELED 16 GAUGE L. C. SMITH CROWN GRADE WITH SINGLE TRIGGER.

SN FWE103113. Cal. 16 GA 2-9/16 Chambers. 30” Bbls with matted rib are engraved “L. C. SMITH Crown GRADE” and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co Inc. FULTON. N. Y.” on tops. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Hunter proofs. Featherweight action features non-automatic safety and “Hunter ONE TRIGGER”. Action is engraved in typical “Crown grade” style with scroll, flower bursts, and geometric borders surrounding relief etched and engraved oval vignettes of hunting dog scenes on each lockplate; a pair of setters on left and pointers on right. A sovereign’s crown is gold inlaid on top lever pivot. Blued trigger guard with matching scroll and flowers on bow, has SN at grip. Flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/8” over ribbed composition buttplate. Coarse fancy checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend is engraved with ejector patent info on iron, and features J-spring and knurled button secondary release in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.655, right -.652. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (full), right -.028 (IMod). Wall thickness: left -.039, right -.037. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 13-3/8″. CONDITION: Good, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig blue, but is most likely an older re-blue, engraving still clear. Action and lockplates are cleaned to silver gray, engraving remains sharp and clear. Replacement stocks retain nearly all of their oil finish, checkering rather rough and sharp. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A very scarce gun, with only 65 twenty ga. guns made in this popular grade. 49417-9 MGM210 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2329

*TURNBULL RESTORED, ALL OPTION, L. C. SMITH CROWN GRADE DOUBLE TRAP GUN.

SN RE101142. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib are engraved “L.C. SMITH Crown GRADE” and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co., Inc FULTON N.Y.” on tops. Sides of breech ends are engraved with 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Hunter proofs. Splinter is of reinforced type. Case hardened action with SN and grade on water table, features non-automatic safety and Hunter One trigger. Action is engraved in typical Crown grade style with 80% coverage simple scroll with rose highlights. Trigger plate is marked “Hunter One Trigger”. Lockplates have full coverage matching scroll surrounding nicely rendered oval vignettes of hunting dogs at centers with a pointing setter and another honoring point under trees on left, and pointing pointers on right. “L.C. SMITH” is in scrolled riband at front of each lockplate. Top lever has gold inlaid crown. Scroll engraved trigger guard is gold inlaid “LEO” on bow, and has SN at grip. Nicely fiddle figured American walnut bone capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silver type pad, and features Monte Carlo comb, and point pattern borderless checkering which continues over grip. Matching short beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt, and guitar shaped secondary latch escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (full), right -.015 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely restored (Consignor states, by Doug Turnbull) and retaining essentially all factory type finishes applied at that time, with only one or two handling marks, most noticeable a fingernail sized rub at central right side of butt. Bores are fair, with some deep pitting in both bbls throughout. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Fewer than 900 Crown grades were made in all gauges and types, 644 in 12 ga. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sight. 49249-7 MGM213 IVORY (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2330

*L. C. SMITH ALL OPTION SPECIALTY GRADE TRAP.

SN RE84644. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4” Chambers. 32” Bbls fitted with raised, ventilated rib are marked “L. C. SMITH Specialty GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO INC M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y., U.S.A.” on tops. There are sprays of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Bbls are fitted with reinforced splinter. Typical standard weight case hardened action with no safety, is fitted with Hunter “ONE TRIGGER”. Action and lockplates are engraved in “Specialty” style with spray of large shaded scroll surrounding game birds on lockplates; a pair of quail in grass on left, and a duck flying over marsh on right. “L. C. SMITH” is in Old English script at the front of each lockplate. Nicely fiddle figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over black solid pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders wraps over top of grip. Matching short beavertail ejector forend with reinforcing bolt, has typical J-spring release with knurled button secondary in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.035 (full). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications. The William Smith Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a dark satin re-blue. Action and lockplates retain approx. 30 – 40% of their orig case hardening color, balance a bright silver with small spots of oxidation. Stocks retain most of what appears to be orig finish considerably worn, with a few marks and some loss at butt with installation of new pad, checkering considerably worn. There are cracks behind both lockplates, as well as two 1” old cracks on right side of forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Twin beads are “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49312-65 MGM212 IVORY (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2331

*L. C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE WITH VENTILATED RIB AND SINGLE TRIGGER.

SN RE45980. Cal. 12 GA 30” Bbls fitted with raised, ventilated rib are marked “L. C. SMITH Specialty GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO INC M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y., U.S.A.” on tops. There are sprays of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Typical standard weight case hardened action is fitted with non-automatic safety and Hunter “ONE TRIGGER”. Action and lockplates are engraved in “Specialty” style with spray of large shaded scroll surrounding game birds on lockplates; a pair of quail in grass on left, and a duck flying over marsh on right. “L. C. SMITH” is in Old English script at the front of each lockplate. Dense, crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2” over brown Old English pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders wraps over top of grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and typical J-spring release with knurled button secondary in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.029 (IMod), right -.026 (IMod). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of their orig blue with numerous light marks, thinning overall. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount, probably well over half, of their orig case hardening color, actually percentage difficult to establish due to relatively heavy added lacquer, which has yellowed. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish over some deep marks, with a few subsequent light marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, with a small dent 12” from breech end of right bbl, and some very light frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Almost 5000 Specialty grade 12 bores were made, but few with ventilated ribs. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sight. 49417-11 MGM211 IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2332

*SCARCE 20 GAUGE L. C. SMITH 3E GRADE WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND STRAIGHT GRIP.

SN 6133E. Cal.20 GA This unusual pre 1913 gun with only 149 made in this gauge, has 30” bbls marked with “HUNTER ARMS COMPANY” and “FULTON, NEW YORK” on rib extension. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Small featherweight case hardened action features non-automatic safety and Hunter’s selective “ONE TRIGGER”. Action and lockplates are engraved with sprays of scroll within line borders surrounding game scenes without ovals, with pairs of quail on both sides. “L. C. SMITH” is engraved at the front of each lockplate. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4” over brown open sided Pachmayr white line pad. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet ebony tip, J-spring release, and secondary latch in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.612. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (IMod), right -.021 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain over 80% of what appears to be orig blue, with light silvering of sharp edges, and thinning overall. Action and lockplates retain 40 – 60% orig case hardening color, strong where protected, balance a hand worn bright silver. Stocks retain most of an old varnish refinish, which has some chipping around checkering and newer pad, checkering somewhat worn and grimy. There is a slight hairline crack behind left lockplate. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A fine handling scarce L. C. Smith. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights. 49417-12 MGM209 IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2333

*RARE AND DESIRABLE OPTIMUS GRADE LEFEVER.

SN 51044. Cal. 12 ga. This top of the advertised line Lefever has 30″ Whitworth steel bbls with flat, matted rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “Lefever Arms Co Optimus.” and “Whitworth Fluid Steel”. There are 1″ pyramids of geometric and scroll engraving, as well as gold bands, at breech ends which also have typical Lefever filed-in engraved bosses, as found on their high grade guns. There are also a band of geometric engraving at muzzles. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN and Whitworth sheaf of wheat trademarks. Typical late Lefever sideplated action has single piece cocking hook with tall arch extractor, and internal ejectors. Action also features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) visible through rectangular window through top of safety slide, which is gold inlaid with bands. Cocking indicators and triggers with checkered blades are gold-plated. Action is filed with fillets and beads along with rebated lock tails and relief shamrocks on fences. Engraving is of usual Lefever quality and style, far superior to that offered on most other American shotguns. Action has about full coverage of exceptionally well cut various sized shaded scroll with some geometric highlights, as well as geometric and acanthus borders. This fine engraving is background for gold inlaid game scenes; a gold inlaid duck flying across a marsh on bottom of action, and a flying grouse gold inlaid on opening lever, which also has nicely filed and checkered thumbpiece. Lockplates are also scroll engraved, and have a combination of geometric and knot-work borders surrounding well rendered gold inlaid dogs. Game birds are gold inlaid at front portions. A setter is at edge of field on left, and appears to be intently watching a flushing quail at front of lockplate, with a pointer in open uplands pointing a flushing woodcock on right. “LEFEVER ARMS CO” is in scroll terminated riband under a trio of blossoms on each lockplate. Trigger plate is engraved with patent dates, the latest being ’94. Scroll engraved trigger guard has oval vignette of gold inlaid pointing setter on bow, and SN on tang, which extends to horn grip cap with inset gold oval on top. Nicely veined and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered composition buttplate. Borderless fancy pattern checkering with ribbons through pattern and large extension into butt, is at grip. Drop points are inlet clock hand shaped horn with bone or ivory accent dots. A gold shield on top of comb is engraved “M G Schwind”. Matching splinter forend with fancy inlet horn tip and central escutcheon gold inlaid with head of a spaniel, has spring tension release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.037 (full). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine satin re-black, engraving sharp and clear. Action cleaned to coin finish over some light pitting. All engraving remains sharp and clear. Details of gold inlays are excellent. Cocking indicators and triggers have been re-plated and retain all of that gold. Stocks retain essentially all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish. There is evidence of some repaired cracks at wrist. Lower left horn of head of stock shows a repair and has moved slightly away from lockplate. Checkering is excellent and competently re-run. Newer buttplate is fine. Bores are excellent with slight frosting at breech ends, and there is evidence of a dent being raised, about 10″ back from muzzle on left bbl. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. 47909-1 MGM46 (27,500-45,000) – Lot 2334

NICELY RESTORED EARLY LEFEVER AA SHOTGUN WITH EJECTORS.

SN 24974. (ca 1896) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. Beautifully patterned 30″ Damascus bbls with concave, matted rib are engraved “Lefever Arms Co.” “Fine Damascus Steel” on tops. There are gold inlaid bands and 1-1/2″ triangles of geometric and scroll engraving at breech ends, which also have filed in ogee embellishment, as found on all Lefever guns of Grade D and higher. Muzzles have bands of geometric engraving and fillets filed in to ribs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with British provisional proofs, and bottom of left bbl with SN. Case hardened, transitional action with opposed fishhook cocking arms and sears mounted to sideplates, is fitted with in-frame ejector system which was to become Lefever’s standard offering. Water table is marked with grade “AA” and SN. Triggers are gold plated, and not checkered. Action is nicely filed with rebated lockplates and shamrock carved fences. Action is engraved with typical for Lefever, exquisitely cut scroll, flowers, and geometric borders surrounding exceptionally well detailed game scenes in oval vignettes; a bellowing elk with mountains in background is on left lockplate, and a pointing pointer is on right. Bottom of action portrays a pair of hunting dogs. A smaller oval portrait of a dog is on trigger plate, which is also engraved with patent dates, the latest being ’94. Trigger guard bow portrays classic Lefever spaniel retrieving a grouse. Action and lockplates have some gold embellishment which is not nearly as extensive as that found on Optimus grade guns, consisting of “LEFEVER ARMS CO” on tapered band on each lockplate, central portions of flowers on fences, another flower blossom on top lever, some scrolled gold wire flush inlaid around portrait of dogs on bottom of action, and a gold wire border to dog scene on trigger guard bow. SN on grip is gold inlaid in very fancy font. Finely veined and nicely stump figured European walnut fluted capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over checkered wood butt with hard rubber heel and toe plates, as often provided on high grade Lefevers. Lozenge shaped drop points have central inset ebony inlay. Fancy pattern checkering has scrolled ribbons through pattern in typical Optimus style. Removal of grip cap reveals wood stamped with SN, and carved “OPT”. (The numerals and carving show considerable staining and oxidation, and do not appear to be new.) Matching splinter forend with more ribbons through checkering pattern, has hard rubber dogs head central medallion, and fancy hard rubber tip. Bore diameter: left -.737, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (full), right -.025 (IMod). Wall thickness: left -.042, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as finely restored. Bbls retain essentially all of an exceptionally well done re-brown with wonderful definition to pattern. Action and lockplates retain over 95% well colored re-hardening, engraving slightly softened. Case hardening of trigger guard thinning on bow, and silvered at grip. Some gold inlay may be enhanced. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done hand rubbed oil finish, checkering re-cut. Stock was broken through the wrist and has been expertly repaired. Forend tip is a replacement. Some screw heads have been re-engraved, most notably those that hold on heel and toe plates, grip cap, as well as forend screws. Bores are excellent with a few scattered small pits. Action is tight. Right ejector will not fire. 49416-1 MGM202 (12,000-16,000) – Lot 2335

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, EARLY LEFEVER SPECIAL ORDER HIGH GRADE (A ?) PLAIN FINISH GAME GUN.

SN 11824. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. This very early, striking Lefever with fully compensated action with cocking levers and pivoting top lever, just post dating the side cocking type, has 30″ intricately patterned Damascus bbls with flat matted rib. Bbls have typical high grade filed in ogee bosses at transition to action. Bottom of right bbl is stamped with SN preceded by “A” which is the only indication of the grade of this gun, as there are no letter markings on water table or stampings under grip cap. Case hardened action with non-automatic safety, cocking indicators, and gold-plated dbl triggers is filed in a manner found on highest grade guns, with rebated lockplates, bold fluted beads, fancy fillets on top lever, and fences carved with three shamrocks. Although of a very high grade, the action of this gun has minimal engraving with only geometric borders interspersed with sprays of well cut scroll. “Lefever Arms Co” is on each lockplate. Trigger plate is engraved with patent dates, latest being “87”. Trigger guard with SN at grip extends to fluted composition cap. Removal of cap finds stock makers (?) signature “A. P. Kessel”. Stock is of fine dense well marbled and nicely figured European walnut. It is fitted with its orig composition buttplate with widows peak, embossed with Lefever monogram. Arrowhead shaped drop points are behind lockplates, and checkering at grip is of the highest order with normal point pattern 20 LPI checkering intersected by bands of very closely spaced checkering flanked by ribbons. Large fancy bordered flourishes of this same checkering extend into butt. A vacant gold shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with large composition fancy bordered tip, has push button release. Checkering matches that on grip with panels of differing spacing, and with stylized fleur-di-lis intrusion at rear. Bore diameter: left -.740, right -.740. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (full), right -.024 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain 85 – 90% orig vibrant Damascus finish, silvered a bit on sharp edges, thinned and browning a bit above forend from normal handling. Action retains 80% orig case hardening color, silvered at bottom and on high edges. Lockplates retain 90 – 95% orig color. Trigger guard is silvered at grip, blue flaked on bow. Stocks retain most of their orig finish under added oil on butt, and most likely on forend. Checkering lightly worn, and has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A striking high condition understated top grade Lefever. 49102-1 MGM288 (27,500-42,500) – Lot 2336

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE HIGH CONDITION LEFEVER ARMS COMPANY PRESENTATION GRADE EJECTOR GUN.

SN 53288. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4” Chambers. This fine, specially made gun, has no grade markings on water table or on wood under grip cap, however SN on bbl is preceded by a lazy “O” often used by Lefever to denote special order guns. It exhibits most of the qualities and finish found in ‘C” grade guns, but has some unusual special features including its 32” Whitworth steel bbls, fitted with slightly raised, flat, matted rib which are gold inlaid “Lefever Arms Co. Whitworth Steel” and “Presented to A. C. Bryan. 1906”. Bbls have typical Lefever high grade raised ogee transitions from action, gold inlaid bands, and 1” triangles of geometric and scroll engraving at breech ends. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Whitworth sheaf of wheat trademarks and SN. Coin finished action features automatic safety, gold-plated cocking indicators, and gold-plated dbl triggers, and is engraved in typical “C” grade style, with sprays of well-cut scroll and geometric flourishes. Sideplates, have double dogs in circular vignettes, setters on left, pointers on right. “Lefever Arms Co” is on the front of each lockplate. Case hardened trigger guard has typical Lefever spaniel retrieving a duck flanked by more scroll. Very fine, well marbled, and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over Lefever embossed hard rubber buttplate. Lozenge shaped drop points are behind lockplates. Point pattern checkering with flourishes into butt is at grip. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “A. C. Bryan”. Matching splinter forend has steel tip, central escutcheon, and friction release. Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (full), right -.029 (IMod). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, with little evidence of having been fired, or even carried. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine satin rust blue, with one or two very light marks. Action retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color, with a hint of silvering on sharp edges, fences and beads. Case hardening on forend escutcheon and trigger guard tang remains strong. Engraving on all parts sharp and crisp. Gold-plating is worn on cocking indicators, almost completely gone on left side, and flaked and rubbed on triggers from contact with trigger plate. Stocks retain essentially all of their hand rubbed oil finish with a number of light marks and scratches, as one would expect from 110 years of standing in a closet. Checkering is sharp and clean, with virtually no wear. Bores are near mint, with just a few minor flecks visible. Action is crisp. There are extractor wipe marks on breechface but no firing halos. Ejectors are strong and in time. A truly exceptional Lefever. “Certifiable antique ivory” front spherical bead sight. 49416-2 MGM205 IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2337

*LEFEVER SPECIAL ORDER FE GRADE WITH WHAT APPEAR TO BE ORIGINAL 27″ BARRELS.

SN O36285. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Damascus bbls are fitted with slightly raised, matted rib. There are no Lefever markings to be found. Interesting SN with “O” prefix is on bottom of left bbl. This prefixed SN is also on water table along with grade. Inspection of muzzles shows the bbls lay together and full keels are present, leading one to believe that these bbls are orig length. Typical case hardened action features automatic safety, automatic ejectors, and double triggers. Cocking indicators are not operable. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll within line and geometric borders. A well engraved grouse sits in open woodlands on left lockplate, and a duck is flying toward viewer from marsh on right. “LEFEVER ARMS CO” is on each plate. Lightly streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over orig Lefever composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend with large steel central escutcheon and steel tip, has usual spring release. Bore diameter: left -.738, right -.738. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (IC), right -.011 (IC). Choke in left bbl begins 2″ from muzzle. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 70 – 80% orig bold Damascus finish, thinning and silvering from normal hand wear. Action retains approx 30% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, thinned and silvered around bottom and on fences. Lockplates retain over 90% of their orig case hardening color which is quite strong. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, as well, with numerous marks. Forend considerably worn, and with many dents. Checkering soiled and gummed. Bores are very fine, lightly frosted, and with a few scattered light pits. There is evidence of a dent being raised 8″ behind muzzle of left bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. An “as found” example of this relatively scarce Lefever grade, which was in competition with the G. H. E. Parker and L. C. Smith 2 grade. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” rear bead. 49224-12 MGM72 IVORY (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2338

FINE LEFEVER EARLY G GRADE GAME GUN.

SN 15841. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbls. 2-5/8″ chamber. Dbl triggers, extractors, cocking indicators and Lefever matted rib. Steel front bead. Engraved dolls head extension. Standard early safety. Splinter forend, full pistol grip stock with 13-/8″ LOP over orig Lefever monogrammed hard rubber buttplate. Long early trigger guard marked with SN at grip that runs to scalloped pistol grip cap. Steel push button forend with typical early 2 pt checkering. Weight 7 lbs. 4 oz. Wall thickness: L -.031, R -.025. Bore diameter: L-.743, R -.744. Choke: L – .031, R -.031. Drop at com1-3/4″. Drop at heel 3-3/16″. CONDITION: Very good. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig case color, staring to tone. Frame retains about half of the orig case color turning silver at front of frame. Push button forend release and forend tip, mostly silver as is trigger guard. Bbls retain virtually all of their high contrast Damascus pattern. Bore is very good with a few light patches of roughness. Stocks are sound with a few minor hunting marks and repair at toe. Lever slightly left of center when closed. Gun is tight. Mechanics excellent. 49102-7 JSL31 (1,250-2,000) – Lot 2339

*VERY RARE D. M. LEFEVER SONS & CO. 7D TRIGGER PLATE ACTION SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR LIGHT GAME GUN.

SN 1341. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This unusual gun, unmarked on bbls or water table for grade, is stamped with SN and “D” under grip cap. It has 26″ Krupp steel bbls with concave, matted rib engraved “KRUPP” and “FLUID – STEEL” on tops. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with steel information, and bottom of left bbl with SN. Trigger plate, crossbolt boxlock type, arched back action is stamped with SN on water table. It features knurled roll tang safety and single selective trigger with selector pin through stock. Action is engraved with 30% coverage nicely cut scroll. Lefever’s typical realistic dogs are on sides of action; a pointer on left, and pointing setter on right, both over “D. M. Lefever Sons & Co”. Trigger plate is engraved “Not Connected With Lefever Arms Co.” Trigger guard has portrait of a spaniel retrieving a mallard on bow, and SN on tang. Marbled and stump figured European walnut hard rubber capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over checkered wood butt with hard rubber heel and toe plates. Side panels are checkered and point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has inset horn tip and knurled release in large steel escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.735, right -.736. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (Lt mod), right -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.023, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine, as found. Bbls retain approx 85% orig blue with a number of light marks, some spotting, thinning from normal hand wear toward breech ends. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, strong where protected, thinning and silvering from normal use. Stocks retain a considerable amount of what appears to be their orig oil finish with numerous light and heavy marks and scratches. Sharp edges, drop points, and checkering worn from hand wear. Stock shows a number of repairs through head, checkering re-cut on left side panel, some chipping at junction with action on right, with other repairs near trigger selector. Forend tip has been re-glued. Bores are excellent, with some light frosting. A small dent in left bbl is just in front of forend tip. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Top lever spring is broken or missing. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A fine example of this scarce gun. Bob Elliott and Jim Cobb state in LEFEVER – GUNS OF LASTING FAME, “We can only surmise that the 7D grade is the more scarce among the already extremely rare boxlock crossbolt guns.” “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead. 49224-8 MGM61 IVORY (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2340

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND FINE 20 GAUGE ITHACA FLUES 6E STRAIGHT GRIP, 24″ BARREL GAME GUN.

SN 201628. Cal. 20 GA 24″ Bbls with semi-raised, flat, matted rib are engraved “Krupp Fluid Steel” on tops. Engine turned bbl flats are engraved with SN and “6”. Small Flues action with SN, grade, and gauge engraved on water table, features automatic safety and checkered gold-plated triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage small simple scroll within geometric borders which surrounds vignettes of gold inlaid dogs in field settings on sides; a pointer on left, and a setter on right. “Ithaca Gun Co” is engraved above each scene. Bottom front of action has engraved scene of grouse. Trigger plate has relief engraved perched pigeon in circular vignette. A pair of quail are on trigger guard bow. SN is on tang. Nicely crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over orig engraved skeleton steel buttplate. Side panels are checkered and have arcaded border toward action. Grip checkering is also fancy bordered with intrusive fleur-di-lis “drop points”. A vacant gold shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and typical J-spring with push button secondary release. Inside of iron is engraved with line borders, sprays of scroll, and with SN. Bore diameter: left -.619, right -.622. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (full), right -.000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.017, right -.018. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Email copy from Walt Snyder stating “it books as a 6E 20 gauge with 24″ Krupp steel bbls. 8/31/10 for a S. B. McMasters. You have a very nice rare gun.” Also a copy of the original Ithaca ledger page for this gun. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig blue, with a number of light handling marks and scratches. Damascening on water table and lumps has some stains. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, percentage difficult to ascertain because of engraving. Turning to gray on bottom from normal handling wear. Top lever retains about 70% of its orig blue. Trigger guard retains about 20% of its orig blue. Gold of triggers shows some finger wear, but is over 80%. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with numerous light marks and one or two a bit deeper. Checkering lightly worn. Skeleton buttplate has turned brown. Central plug covering lightening recess has been pushed in about 1/16″. Bores are excellent with some rough areas of very light pitting, and a few minor dents, worst of which is 8″ back from muzzle on left bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. The ideal quail gun, it’s a wonder that this fast little gun did not see heavier use. 49376-1 MGM295 C&R (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2341

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*SCARCE ITHACA FLUES 7E WITH SINGLE TRIGGER (MADE FOR FRANCIS P. WHITEHAIR, PRESUMED TO BE LATER UNDER-SECRETARY OF NAVY UNDER PRESIDENT TRUMAN), AND EXTRA BARRELS WITH VENTILATED RIBS.

SN 388409. (1924) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ and 32″ Bbls with raised, ventilated ribs fitted with two “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads, are gold inlaid “Francis P. Whitehair” and engraved “By Ithaca Gun Co. Ithaca, N.Y. 1924.” on tops. Breech ends are also engraved with 1-3/4″ triangles of olives and foliage. Engine turned bbl flats are engraved with SN and grade along with choke designations. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “BEST FLUID STEEL”. 26″ Bbls are fitted with splinter field forend. 32″ Bbls are fitted with beavertail forend with J-spring engaging a rear loop and Deeley type latch engaging a secondary front loop. Typical Flues action featuring gold-plated Miller type single trigger with selector in top tang, is engraved with near full coverage intertwined olive branches and olives, with shaded background and geometric borders. Action is also two color gold inlaid with red gold duck and yellow gold cattail with another duck on left side, with red cock pheasant and gold hen pheasant on right. A red gold heraldic eagle with white gold head under “MADE IN USA” is on bottom of action. Trigger guard is gold inlaid with Masonic symbol of scimitar and crescent moon. Nicely crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over brown “Old English” pad. Side panels and grip are checkered in fancy fleur-di-lis pattern with ribbons and flourishes, typical of “7E” Ithacas. A vacant gold shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector field forend for 26″ bbls has inset ebony tip along with J-spring and secondary push button release. Ejector strikers are engine turned. Interior iron has some scroll engraving along with SN and grade. Specially made large beavertail forend has reinforcing screw at tip along with ebony triangle and aforementioned double loop attachment. 26″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (mod), right -.000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 13-5/8”. 32″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.036 (full). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.023. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 13-5/8”. PROVENANCE: Wikipedia information on Francis P. Whitehair. This gun was made 2 years before he joined the Deland, Florida law firm of Landis, Fish, and Hall. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as partly refinished, as found. Bbls retain essentially all of an old re-black with some subsequent light rust spots (should clean easily). 26″ Bbls are especially grimy with breech ends rusted and is in need of cleaning, front bead missing. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color (percentage very difficult to determine because of extensive engraving and in need of cleaning). Top lever and trigger guard have been re-blued and retain nearly all of that blue, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish. Rear portion of butt lightly refinished with addition of new pad. Checkering lightly worn, does not appear to have been re-cut. There is a fairly deep scratch on belly of beavertail forend, and a light check behind top tang on butt. Bores are excellent. There is a fairly sharp small dent on left bbl of 32″ set, 15-1/2″ from breech end. Action is tight, and ejectors are in time with both sets of bbls. A great American classic in need of some TLC. 49029-1 MGM37 IVORY (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2342

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*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION 16 GAUGE ITHACA 4-E WITH VENTILATED RIB AND SINGLE TRIGGER.

SN 448984. Cal. 16 ga. 2-9/16″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls are fitted with raised, ventilated rib, and are unengraved and unmarked as to makers name. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade, bottoms of bbls with “BEST FLUID STEEL”. Typical case hardened action with pin type cocking indicators which protrude through top, features Miller type sgl selective trigger with selector incorporated with safety. Action is engraved in typical “4” style with 70% coverage large, shaded acanthus, and geometric checkering on fences. This engraving surrounds vignettes of game birds on sides under “Ithaca Gun Co” with flying duck on left, and walking pheasant on right. SN is at grip. Lightly crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over red Ithaca sunburst pad. Stock features no “4” grade style checkering with fleur-di-lis intrusions and ribbons through pattern. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and typical Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.665, right -.665. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.029. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-15/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their fine orig blue, with only one or two of the lightest nicks present. Engine turning on flats and breech ends is excellent. Action retains nearly all of its vivid orig color hardening, thinned a touch on bottom. Blue of forend iron not silvered. Forend latch also retains essentially all of its blue, the same can be said of the trigger guard. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, with one or two light marks, and some lifting of finish on left side. Checkering is still clean and sharp. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. A super small bore Ithaca. 49450-9 MGM394 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2343

*ONE OF A KIND ITHACA NID GRADE 4-E 16 GAUGE WITH ORIGINAL ELEPHANT AND WILDEBEEST ENGRAVING.

SN 433720. Cal. 16 ga. 2-9/16″ Chambers. Factory 25″ Bbls with matted, concave rib, are unengraved and unmarked as to makers name. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Typical case hardened action with pin type cocking indicators which protrude through top, features Miller type sgl selective trigger with selector incorporated with safety. Action is engraved in typical “4” style with 70% coverage large, shaded acanthus, and geometric “checkering” on fences. This engraving surrounds very unusual vignettes of African game on sides under “Ithaca Gun Co”. Left side depicts a face-on elephant, trunk down, in savannah with tree in background. Right side depicts what must be a wildebeest, or Guar, or could also be a stylized cape buffalo, also in open savannah. This unique engraving is undoubtedly factory original, and correspondence with Walt Snyder, Ithaca Gun Co historian, states “I am pleased to say that I found a pull of the elephant and a rubbing of the water buffalo among Bill McGraw’s collection of his engraving “pulls”.” SN is at grip. Finely feather crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over old Jostam pad with exposed foam center. Stock features no “4” grade style checkering with fleur-di-lis intrusions and ribbons through pattern, as well as a vacant gold shield on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and typical Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.664, right -.664. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (mod), right -.004 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Walt Snyder regarding the unusual engraving on this gun with some rubbings of this exact engraving, one of which has notation “Rufous Takim”, most likely client for whom this gun was made, along with a notation “I think you have a uniquely engraved gun in the truest sense of the word!” Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, original, as found. Bbls retain 80 – 85% orig blue, thinning overall from normal hand wear, with a number of light marks and scratches. Action retains approx 70% orig case hardening color, thinned and silvered on bottom, fences, and top lever. Color is strong and vivid on sides. Trigger guard is silvered on edges of bow. Forend iron and latch retain over 90% of their blue. Stocks retain approx 90% of their orig finish, thinned somewhat on high points, worn through at bottom of forend from normal hand wear, and some loss and added oil around rear of butt from installation of pad. Checkering is somewhat worn and slightly dirty. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong. Trigger works. A really neat “off the wall” Ithaca. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sight. 49365-1 MGM395 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2344

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*UNUSUAL ITHACA 5-E ALL OPTION NID WITH CHEEKPIECE AND EXTRA GOLD INLAY.

SN 429592. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls are fitted with raised, ventilated rib, and are unengraved and unmarked as to makers name. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade, bottoms of bbls with “BEST FLUID STEEL”. Typical case hardened action with pin type cocking indicators which protrude through top, features Miller sgl selective trigger with selector in front of trigger. Action is engraved in typical “5” style with 80% coverage large, shaded acanthus, geometric checkering on fences, heraldic eagle on bottom over MADE IN USA, and with Ithaca name and address on floorplate. This engraving surrounds ovoid vignettes of game birds, which are semi-relief gold inlaid in usual grade “5” style. This gun features an unusual treatment of having these scenes within gold inlaid borders; a pheasant is on left, and a snipe is on right. SN is at grip. Fine feather crotch figured American walnut ebony capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over red Ithaca sunburst pad. Stock features unusual large right hand shadow line cheekpiece, checkered side panels, and “5” grade style checkering with fleur-di-lis intrusions and ribbons through pattern. Large beavertail ejector forend does not have reinforcing bolt. Consignor states that this is a factory custom shop skeet gun. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.026 (Imod), right -.011 (IC-ish). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 85 – 90% of what appears to be orig blue, possibly an old re-blue. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color. What are possibly factory replacemed stocks, retain nearly all of their varnish finish, with a number of light marks, and some areas thinned. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Locking lug on bbl shows evidence of being tightened. Mechanically very good. Front bead is missing. 155 NIDs were made in 5 grade. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid-bead. 49432-22 MGM393 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2345

*RARE ITHACA GRADE 3E FLUES MODEL 28 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 354463. Cal. 28 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with flat matted rib are stamped with SN, grade, and choke designations “2” and “4” on bbl flats. Small Flues action features automatic safety and double triggers. Water table is stamped with SN “354463”, grade, and gauge. Action is engraved with 30% coverage large shaded scroll. Game birds are on each side; woodcock on left under “ITHACA GUN CO”, and a quail on right under “ITHACA N. Y.”. A mallard flies over pond in lozenge on trigger plate. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN “376133” at grip. Lightly crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over red open-sided white line pad marked “LARRY Del GREGO & SON” “ILION, NEW YORK”. Side panels are checkered and grip is checkered with fancy pattern. Silver oval on toe line is engraved “RS”. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset horn tip and J-spring release with secondary push-button latch. Accompanied by a framed shadowbox of Woodcock & Ithaca Guns. Bore diameter: left -.553, right -.554. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (mod), right -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.020, right -.018. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Very good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a sympathetic satin re-black. Action retains a considerable amount, perhaps as much as 20%, orig color where protected, but is mostly a mottled pewter to gray brown. Stocks retain nearly all of a glossy refinish, over some minor marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are good, shiny, w/light to moderate pitting throughout. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Buttstock does not fit action well. Trigger guard SN does not match. Still an exceptionally rare gun. 49311-3 MGM209 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2346

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*LATE PRODUCTION, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, NEW ITHACA FIELD GRADE .410.

SN 466896. Cal. .410. This scarce little gun is in near new orig condition. It has 26″ bbls with 3″ chambers. Bbls are fitted with matted, concave rib, and have standard Ithaca markings at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, chamber length, “4”, and a cross (denoting gun was proofed by Charles August). Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is wiggle border engraved. American walnut stock is of semi-fancy grade with some figure on left side. Stock features typical point pattern checkering at grip, with composition grip cap and ribbed buttplate with Ithaca information at toe. Matching splinter forend has inset ebony tip, and J-spring release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.386, right -.390. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly as new, retaining essentially all its orig finishes on wood and metal, with some light staining toward muzzles, and a few marks on bbls. There are some light scratches on blue of forend iron. Case color on opening lever slightly thinned on thumbpiece. Stocks retain essentially all of their orig finish with a few light marks and one a bit heavier on right side of butt, which has had oil rubbed in. A small area at heel appears to have chipped out and been repaired, but looks like this was done at time of manufacture, along with in-fill of 6″ long grain check on left side of butt. Checkering is still light in color with one or two missing diamonds. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A scarce small bore Ithaca in an astounding state of preservation. 49029-20 MGM18 (12,000-15,000) – Lot 2347

*RARE HIGH CONDITION .410 LEFEVER “A” GRADE SKEET GUN.

SN 301027. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with raised, matted rib mounting “certifiable pre-ban ivory” mid and synthetic red front beads, are stamped “LEFEVER ARMS, BRANCH ITHACA GUN CO INC, ITHACA, N.Y.” and “LEFEVER A GRADE” on tops. Case hardened boxlock action is stamped with SN, “A” and “410” on water table, and features automatic safety, single trigger, and automatic ejectors. Plain American walnut stocks feature typical checkering, pistol grip cap, and ribbed buttplate. Matching beavertail forend has inlet triangular ebony tip. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.402, right -.408. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Walter Snyder with factory records stating it was shipped on Aug 7, 1937, with copy of orig invoice, ledger page, and a note that it is one of only 13 “A” grades made in 1937″ and “only 3 known at this time to exist”. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, appears essentially unfired, with only a few minor marks on wood and metal., most notably, a fair size scratch on left top of beavertail, and some chipping of varnish on comb of buttstock. 5 or 6 diamonds are missing from checkering. Blue of secondary forend release has some silvering and freckling. Mechanically crisp. These guns are exceedingly rare in any condition, this pristine example is truly exceptional. 49290-7 MGM49 C&R; IVORY (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2348

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*ELEGANT AND RARE 16 GAUGE PARKER AAHE WITH 32″ BARRELS AND STRAIGHT GRIP STOCK.

SN 213794. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 32″ Bbls with matted, concave rib mounted with two “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads, is marked with Parker’s famous Meriden CT address and “PEERLESS STEEL”. There are 2″ triangles of very well cut open scrolling acanthus on breech ends of bbls, and geometric bands at muzzles. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, Peerless steel logos, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action is filed in “AA” grade style with three beads at bottoms of fences, two of these beads extend to top, and one runs along engine turned water table. All correct numbers are on water table. Action features non-automatic safety and single non-selective Jurjevic trigger. (These highly regarded, reliable triggers were installed by master gunsmith Josef Jurjevic, who worked in NY during the 1970’s and ’80’s.) Action is engraved with near full coverage deeply cut, open, attenuated scroll with floral terminations and highlights. This classic high grade Parker engraving melds into semi-relief engraved vignettes of ducks and quail. Two mallards erupt from marsh on left side of action, while a pair of pintails settle into marsh on right. Trigger plate is engraved with covey of quail sitting around a rock in tall grass. “PARKER BROS” is in riband at bottom front of action. Top lever has filed in chevron, and top tang is engraved with pigeon sitting on branch. (It appears this gun was originally made with no safety, as present safety button covers engraving and “S” is newly stamped.) Trigger guard bow is engraved in same style as action. SN is at grip. Beautifully marbled and nicely figured flesh-toned Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Engraving style on plate matches that found on action. Stock is embellished in typical “AA” grade style with inset checkered side panels, and deeply carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has shaped border with fleur-di-lis intrusions toward butt. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Splinter ejector forend is near fully checkered, has typical steel tip and Parker release. Ejector patent date is on engine turned iron. Accompanied by a Parker records letter which identifies the shotgun as having been found in Parker Bros. stock book no. 75 as an AAHE hammerless, 16 ga, it had 32″ Peerless steel bbls, with capped pistol grip stock with optional single trigger placed in the front position. The letter states that it weighs 7 lbs. 4 oz., had an LOP of 14-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″, drop at heel: 2-1/2″ and 2-7/8″ chambers. The letter states that production of this shotgun began in Aug 1925. Bore diameter: left -.669, right -.667. Bore restrictions: left -.032 (full), right -.029 (full). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: The James Parker Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain approx 95% of what appears to be orig blue, but is possibly an older exceptionally fine re-black, having a few minor marks, some spots, and high edge wear. Action retains a considerable amount, maybe as much as 60% orig case hardening color, actual percentage difficult to ascertain due to extensive engraving. Trigger guard retains nearly all of a re-blue. Replacement buttstock (? listed in ledger as “capped pistol grip”) retains nearly all of what appears to be orig finish with some added oil, and loss during excellent repair of crack completely through wrist. This repair appears very solid, and action and trigger guard tang have been glass bedded. SN is not visible on wood under trigger guard tang, and there is no SN stamped on underneath of tang. Checkering competently re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. THE PARKER STORY relates that a total of 238 Peerless steel bbl AAH guns were made, only one 16 ga. with 32″ bbls. A wonderful high grade Parker. 49450-24 MGM385 IVORY (40,000-60,000) – Lot 2349

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*SCARCE PARKER AHE TRAP GUN.

SN 157353. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls have matted, concave rib engraved with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “ACME STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, steel type, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action is filed in “A” grade style with single bead around fences. All correct numbers are on water table. Action features non-automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage deeply cut varying sized scroll with scrolling and geometric borders, closely surrounding small, well detailed dogs and game. A pair of pointers apparently pointing a grouse are on left rear, grouse (?) are on fence. A pair of setters startled by flushing duck is on right side, with flying ducks on fence. Front portion of bottom of action is engraved “Parker Bros”. A pair of deer (buck and doe) walk across trigger plate. A pointing pointer is on trigger guard bow. SN is at grip. Dark, nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished in typical “A” grade style with inset checkered side panels, and deeply carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has shaped border with fleur-di-lis intrusions toward butt. Mid points of comb, where cheekpieces would normally be, are checkered. Matching splinter ejector forend is near fully checkered, has nicely filed steel tip, and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.744. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (full), right -.022 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.015. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine, as restored. Bbls retain essentially all of a satin re-black. Rib matting and marks considerably softened. Action retains most of a color re-hardening with subsequent silvering to give very pleasing appearance. Stock retains nearly all of a fine hand rubbed oil refinish, with evidence of considerable repair at side panels. Checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent, with a number of dents removed in right bbl toward muzzle. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. THE PARKER STORY relates that a total of 167 Acme steel bbl AH guns were made, 20 in 12 ga with 30″ bbls. Bead sights are “certifiable antique ivory”. 49102-3 MGM303 IVORY (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2350

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FINE 10 GAUGE PARKER AH MADE FOR NEW YORK EXPOSITION OF 1897.

SN 83183. (1897) Cal. 10 ga. 2-7/8″ Chambers. No frame marking visible, but is heavy enough to be a “3”. 32″ Extremely fine Damascus bbls have matted, concave rib engraved with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “DAMASCUS STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, steel type, and patent date. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action is filed in “A” grade style with single bead around fences. All correct markings are on water table. Action features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage fine scroll surrounding small, well detailed vignettes of dogs and game in a style seen on other exhibition and specially made guns, most notably those ordered by Charles E. Parker. A pair of pointers are on left rear, with a pair of pheasant at left front, with a rail or heron engraved on fence. A pair of setters is on right side, with guinea hens (?) at front, with a flying bird on fence. A flock of ducks fly across front portion of bottom of action, and a herd of elk (?), one bull and three cows, run across trigger plate. Another elk is on trigger guard bow. SN is at grip. Well streaked, and nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished in typical “A” grade style with inset checkered side panels, with fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has shaped border with fleur-di-lis intrusions toward butt, and wraps over top of grip. Composition grip cap has large scroll engraved gold oval inlet at bottom. Matching splinter forend has nicely filed steel tip, and typical Parker release with patent date engraved. Bore diameter: left -.778, right -.780. Bore restrictions: left -.032 (full), right -.022 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.047, right -.045. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 9 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors letter indicating that this gun was shipped Mar 11, 1897 to the NY Exposition, and confirms specifications. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain 85 to 90% orig Damascus pattern with some streaky staining (which may clean). Action retains 60 – 70% strong orig case hardening color, with some brown staining (which also might clean). Trigger guard retains 60-70% of its strong orig blue. Stocks retain most of their orig gloss finish, areas darkened where worn through, and oil soaked, with a considerable number of light marks and scratches. Bores are very fine with very light minute frosting. Action is tight. It is estimated that only eight 10 bore grade 6 guns were made with 32″ bbls. 49402-2 MGM302 (22,500-32,500) – Lot 2351

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*16 GAUGE PARKER AHE UPGRADE WITH CASE.

SN 177247. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 30″ Bbls are fitted with matted, concave rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “ACME STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, “V”, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action is filed in “A” grade style with large single beads around fences. All correct numbers are on water table, along with grade “VH”. Water table is also engraved “Hermsen Reproduction”. Action features automatic safety and gold-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage varying sized scroll with scrolling and geometric borders, surrounding relief cut oval vignettes of dogs, with a pointer on left, and a setter on right. A setter and pointer are on bottom. Front portion of bottom of action is engraved “Parker Bros”. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Striking, beautifully figured and marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished in typical “A” grade style with inset checkered side panels, and deeply carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has shaped border with fleur-di-lis intrusions toward butt. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend is nearly fully checkered, has nicely filed steel tip, and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left -.665, right -.667. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (full), right -.031 (full). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Tan leather case is lined in burgundy felt, and has black “Parker Gun” label in lid. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with mop and brush, as well as a square oil bottle. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine, as completely refurbished, with only a few light marks in its custom metal finishes, and fine hand rubbed oil finish on new stocks. Bores are excellent, with some frosting and light pitting under polish. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Case is excellent. Twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. 49417-29 MGM386 IVORY (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2352

*UNUSUAL SPECIAL ORDER PARKER AHE.

SN 165194. Cal. 12 ga. No. 2 Frame. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with wide matted rib are marked with Parkers Meriden CT address, and “ACME STEEL”. All correct marks are on lumps and bbl flats. Typical action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved), and double triggers. Action is nicely filed with chevron on top lever and single beads around fences. It is engraved with about 60% coverage of small interwoven scroll per special request. “PARKER BROS” is on each side following line of fence beads. Scroll engraving extends to trigger guard bow and onto tang, which is also engraved with SN. Factory records indicate, under special instructions: “chamber 2-3/4″, scroll engraving no game, no gold ornaments, and nice stock”. The stock is of exceptional, beautifully marbled and nicely figured circassian walnut, and measures 14-1/4″ over scroll engraved skeleton steel buttplate. It is of capped pistol grip design with cap of hard rubber with large vacant gold oval inset on top. Side panels are inset and checkered and have fleur-di-lis drop points. Grip checkering has fancy mullered borders with portion of fleur-di-lis flaring up toward comb, all in classic “A” grade style. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical release and nicely filed steel tip. All specifications match PARKER IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (full), right -.037 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Two factory letters, one dated Nov 19, 2001, with specs, the other Aug 20, 2013, indicates gun was to be shipped to S. W. C. Trexler at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia. CONDITION: Fine, as found. Bbls retain approx 70 – 80% of what appears to be orig blue, considerably faded at breech ends with numerous light marks, scratches, and rubs, and a few patches of cleaned rust. Action has been cleaned, and is now overall pewter gray. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous bumps, marks, and minor dents, with some oil added to butt as maintenance. Stock head has slightly raised grain in orig untouched finish. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are very fine, lightly frosted in patches toward breech ends. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are out of time. 49623-1 MGM156 (11,000-15,000) – Lot 2353

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*PARKER AHE WITH UNUSUAL ENGRAVING.

SN 229156. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 28″ bbls have matted, concave rib engraved with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “ACME STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, steel type, Parker proofs, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action is filed in “A” grade style with single bead around fences. All correct numbers are on water table. Action features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved in unusual style with 60% varying sized scroll within geometric borders surrounding “PARKER BROS” engraved diagonally across sides of action. Scroll is on bottom action and trigger plate is engraved with unusual floral and foliate design undoubtedly special ordered. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Crotch figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished in typical “A” grade style with inset checkered side panels, and deeply carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has shaped border with fleur-di-lis intrusions toward butt. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “RM III”. Matching splinter ejector forend has steel tip and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (Imod), right -.016 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Good, as refinished. Bbls retain about 90% of a satin re-black, thinning on sides. Action is cleaned to bright silver. Replacement buttstock is fairly well done, and retains most of its oil finish. Orig forend wood has repairs at left rear. Bores are very fine with some scattered light pits. Action is slightly loose. Ejectors are in time. This gun is not listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. THE PARKER STORY relates that this unusual gun is one of only 18 12 ga. AH guns with 28″ Acme bbls. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” twin bead sights. 48972-1 MGM305 IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2354

*SCARCE PARKER SA SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 217740. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. Unmarked for Frame size. 32″ Bbl has slightly raised, matted, unengraved ventilated rib. Parker’s Meriden CT address and “ACME STEEL” are on upper left side of bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker single trap action is filed in “A” grade style with single beads around fence. All correct numbers and marks are on water table. Action features gold-plated sgl trigger. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage scroll with floral highlights within scroll and geometric borders. “PARKER BROS” is engraved on riband at central portion of each side. A well cut floral bouquet is on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Nicely crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver type pad. Stock is embellished in typical “A” grade style with checkered side panels, and carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has fancy mullered borders with fleur-di-lis intrusions at top into butt. Composition grip cap has large inset gold oval engraved “S.G.” Matching large beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: .739. Bore restrictions: .032 (full). Wall thickness: -.068. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished. Bbl retains essentially all of a fine satin rust blue. Action retains approx 95% of a dark color re-hardening with some flecking and silvering at bottom. Nicely shaped and finished new made stocks retain about 95% of their gloss finish with a number of light marks and a fairly heavy large mark on left side butt at rear of Monte Carlo. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. A super scarce Parker single, with only 32 made in this grade, 19 in this bbl length according to THE PARKER STORY. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights. 49432-26 MGM387 IVORY (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2355

*VERY RARE PARKER BHE DOUBLE TRAP GUN WITH FACTORY CHEEKPIECE.

SN 173071. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 32″ Bbls have matted, concave rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “ACME STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, steel type, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action is filed in “B” grade style with single bead around fences. All correct numbers and marks are on water table. Action features non-automatic safety and nickel-plated sgl selective Parker trigger. Action is engraved with 70 – 80% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of dogs; A pair of pointers, one pointing on left, and a pair of setters, one pointing, on right side. “Parker Bros” is engraved on rectangle on rear of both sides. A pointer and a setter are on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Finely marbled and stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over 1-1/16″ lengthening piece with checkered butt, and 1/16″ white spacer. Stock is embellished in typical “B” grade style with inset checkered side panels, and deeply carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has shaped mullered borders. A gold oval engraved “Wm. E. UMSTATTD” “CANTON OHIO” is on toe line. Stock was made with exceptionally rare, nicely shaped swept right hand cheekpiece with small scrolled teardrop finial toward grip. Matching large beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.021 (mod), right -.019 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter indicating gun was orig shipped on May 19 1916 to Crawford & Deal of Canton Ohio. It was returned to factory on Jan 2 1918 to be restocked. Special instructions were: straight grip, LOP 14-1/4″, DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2″, full comb, CHEEKPIECE, with other safety work, etc. This is undoubtedly the present stock. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine satin re-black, possibly done when new stock was made. Action retains 70 – 80% orig case hardening color, silvered from normal handling on higher edges, bottom, and fences. Color on sides is exceptionally good and strong. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish with some refinishing toward butt, at time of lengthening piece being added. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger is a bit gummy. A very fine, unusual BHE. THE PARKER STORY relates that a total of 512 BH doubles were made with Acme steel bbls, 99 in 12 ga with 32″ bbls. Twin bead sights are “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49445-10 MGM306 IVORY (18,500-28,500) – Lot 2356

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*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE PARKER BHE SPECIAL ORDER TRAP GUN WITH CASE.

SN 159799. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 32″ bbls have matted, concave rib engraved with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “ACME STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, steel type, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action is filed in “B” grade style with single bead around fences. All correct numbers and marks are on water table. Action features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 70 – 80% coverage deeply cut varying sized scroll with scrolling and geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of dogs and game; A pair of setters pointing on left and a pair of pointers one pointing on right side. “Parker Bros” is engraved on rectangle on rear of both sides. A pair of deer (buck and doe) look intently from mountainside on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Strikingly fiddle figured and nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Butt is unusually bowed outward, and stock perfectly matches gun as ordered, with LOP 13-7/8″ at heel, 14″ mid, and 14-1/8″ at toe. Stock is embellished in typical “B” grade style with inset checkered side panels, and deeply carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has fancy shaped border with fleur-di-lis intrusions toward butt. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has nicely filed steel tip and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.038 (full). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14″. High quality oak and deeply patterned leather case by Huey (no. 1481) has stitched leather corners and central oval brass medallion. It has burgundy colored canvas outer cover with tan leather trim. Interior is lined in bluish gray suede, and has gold embossed Parker label in lid, set inside wooden surround. Partitioned tops have wood accents and six covered compartments of turned ebony and brass knobs. Case is semi french fitted for action, bbls, and forend, and contains 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, pair of brass snap caps, and a brass striker case. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter stating this shotgun was ordered on June 17, 1912 by E. I. Dupont, and sent to W. C. Howard at Central Savings Bank in Denver, CO. It was shipped on Oct 10 1912. All specifications are stated, and match this gun perfectly. Copies of the ledger are included, with further info that W. C. Howard was Dupont’s agent in Colorado, with some pictures of the bank. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as found. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue with some high edge wear, and silvering at muzzles and breech ends where blue is also thinned a bit. Action retains approx 90-95% fine and vivid orig case hardening color, most loss due to flaking at front left and onto bottom, other loss being high edge wear and silvering on fences. Trigger guard retains over 90% of its blue, silvering on edges of bow, and thinning at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with some areas lightly darkened, with some minor marks and possibly some oil rubbed into marks on butt. Skeleton buttplate retains approx 70% of its orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Checkering is very lightly worn, slightly darkened. Case hardening colors on forend latch are silvered. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with no visible imperfections. Orig strike marks still present on breech ends. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Left ejector will not fire, undoubtedly a bit dirty. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its outer cover which has a few scuffs and marks. Interior shows compressions from accessories and compartment knobs, with slight soiling from contact with gun. A truly wonderful Parker BHE that would be virtually impossible to improve upon in terms of condition and originality. THE PARKER STORY relates that a total of 512 BH doubles were made with Acme steel bbls, 99 in 12 ga with 32″ bbls. 49402-5 MGM304 (27,500-42,500) – Lot 2357

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*SCARCE PARKER SB SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 184068. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chamber. Unmarked for Frame size. 32″ Bbl has slightly raised ventilated rib engraved with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “ACME STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker single trap action is filed in “B” grade style with single bead around fences. All correct numbers and marks are on water table. Action features nickel-plated sgl trigger. Action is engraved with 70 – 80% coverage scroll with floral highlights within geometric borders. “Parker Bros” is engraved on rectangle on rear of both sides. A well cut floral bouquet is on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over Silver type pad. Stock is embellished in typical “B” grade style with inset checkered side panels, and deeply carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has shaped mullered borders with fleur-di-lis intrusions at top into butt. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching large beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: .733. Bore restrictions: .035 (full). Wall thickness: -.068. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbl retains approx 95% orig blue with some light marks and high edge wear. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, thinned a bit on beads and top tang. Trigger guard retains about half of its orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig finish with numerous light marks and scratches, with perhaps some extra oil rubbed in at time of installation of newer pad, checkering lightly worn. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. An excellent example of this scarce Parker single, with only 68 made in this bbl length and grade according to THE PARKER STORY. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights. 49417-17 MGM316 IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2358

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ORIGINAL 28 GAUGE PARKER CHE TWO BARREL SET LATER EMBELLISHED WITH GOLD INLAY, WITH CASE.

SN 232563. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 00 Frame. 30″ and 26″ Bbls have concave, matted ribs marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “ACME STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, steel type, Parker proofs, and weight. 26″ bbls have reinforced splinter. Each bbl set has its own dedicated forend marked “x2” and “2” on loops. Left side of lumps are stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table with lightening cuts. Action features non-automatic safety and nickel-plated single selective Parker trigger. Action is engraved with 70 – 80% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game, major subjects of which are relief gold inlaid and nicely detailed; A pointing pointer on left, and an alert pointing setter on right side. “Parker Bros” is on rectangle at rear of both sides. A pair of woodcock flush into meadow on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is gold inlaid at grip. Nicely fiddle stump figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is embellished in typical “C” grade style with lozenge shaped drop points and fancy pattern checkering at grip with beaded borders. Both sets of bbls are fitted with beavertail forends with point pattern checkering. 26″ Bbls forend has reinforcing bolt and both have typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on irons. 30″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.550, right -.549. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (full), right -.010 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. 26″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.554, right -.553. Bore restrictions: left -.013 (mod), right -.003 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. This gun is listed in and matches the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER with second set of bbl indicated. Brown leather case with stitched leather trim and corners is lined in variegated reddish felt,with space for both sets of bbls. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter stating this gun was completed Sep 26, 1929, listing orig specifications. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine satin re-black, engraving lightly softened. Action retains approx 90% of a nicely colored re-hardening, most likely done at time when gold inlays were added, again engraving slightly soft. New stocks retain over 95% of their orig finish with some crazing and light marks, and 1/2″ shallow chip at right side of top tang corresponding to drag from top lever. (Top lever slightly bent down and needs attention, will not come completely into battery locking bbls.) Bores are excellent. Action is tight, as long as top lever is all the way to the left. Ejectors are in time with slight delay on 26″ bbl set. There is a bulge 1″ behind muzzle of left bbl of 26″ set. Lumps of both sets and forend iron for 30″ set, show light rusting. Case is fine. A unique high grade Parker small bore, with only one example listed in THE PARKER STORY with 30″ Acme bbls in 28 ga. 49522-1 MGM311 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2359

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*20 GAUGE PARKER CHE TWO BARREL SET WITH L O’ M CASE.

SN 180109. Cal. 20 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 30″ and 26″ Bbls have flat, matted ribs marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address, 30″ are marked “ACME STEEL” and 26″ “VULCAN STEEL”, 26″ Bbls have reinforced splinter. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, steel type, and weight. 26″ bbls have Parker proofs. Left side of lumps are stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and nickel-plated checkered dbl triggers, and is engraved with 70 – 80% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game; A pointing pointer on left, and an alert setter on right side. “Parker Bros” is on riband at rear of both sides. A mallard flies across trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Nicely stump figured European (?) walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver type pad, fitted over spur from Parker buttplate. Stock is embellished in typical “C” grade style with lozenge shaped drop points and fancy pattern checkering at grip with mullered borders. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. 30″ Bbls have matching splinter ejector forend with steel tip and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. 26″ Bbls are fitted with large, long, beavertail ejector forend with reinforcing bolt. 30″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.620, right -.620. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (Imod), right -.025 (full). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 26″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (mod), right -.004 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. This gun is listed in and matches the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER (Later, second set of bbls not indicated). High quality Red Head embossed leg o’ mutton leather case for two bbl set, is lined in green cloth. PROVENANCE: PCGA letter stating it was shipped on Apr 17 1918, confirming specifications with 30″ bbls, no mention of later 26″ bbls. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine as partially refinished. Both sets of bbls retain an older sympathetic re-black. Action retains traces of case hardening color where protected, is mostly pewter gray. Screw slots show some use. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, checkering competently re-cut. Newer pad fits over orig wood length. Bores are excellent, slightly frosted. Action is tight with both sets of bbls. Ejectors strong with both bbls and forends. Rib extension of 26″ bbls shows some lifting, and has been secured with a set screw. Case leather is excellent, lid detached at hinge, needs stitching. A versatile high grade Parker small bore, which is quite rare, with only 21 CHE 20’s with 30″ Acme bbls listed in THE PARKER STORY. Twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights. 49517-1 MGM310 IVORY (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2362

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*FINELY RESTORED PARKER CHE.

SN 159917. Cal. 12 Ga. 32″ Damascus bbls with twin “certifiable antique ivory” beads. #2 frame. Top rib marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS, MERIDEN, CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL”. 2-5/8″ chambers, double triggers, auto ejectors and automatic safety. English buttstock and splinter forend that is checkered in typical C-grade pattern, Buttstock with full comb as noted in PGCA letter. Receiver shows Pointer on left side, Setter on right in game scene in typical Parker scroll. Floorplate with deer running in mountain scene. Trigger guard is engraved at bow and SN engraved on tang. LOP 14-3/4″ over new Red Silvers pad with small black spacer. Bore diameter: Left – .733, right – .733. Left Choke .038, right choke – .038. Weight 8 lbs. 4 oz. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors Association research letter indicating original ownership by prominent Trap Shooter Hugh Mallet of Bradford, IL and additional features. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as faithfully restored by Brad Bachelder. Wood and metal retain nearly all of their restored finish. Bottom receiver engraving slightly muted during restoration. Left ejector will not snap, otherwise mechanics are fine. This is truly a beautiful CHE. 49326-1 JSL6 IVORY (7,000-11,500) – Lot 2363

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*FINELY RESTORED PARKER CHE WITH BERNARD BARRELS.

SN 95372. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ Bernard steel bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Steel front bead. Parker matted rib with rib marking “PARKER BROS. MAKERS, MERIDEN, CONN BERNARD STEEL”. Double triggers, auto ejectors and auto safety, # 2 frame size. Pistol grip buttstock and splinter forearm checkered in traditional CHE pattern. LOP 14-1/4″ with 1-1/4″ Red Silvers pad. Un-engraved gold name shield in stock. Receiver with Pointer on left, Setter on right. Deer in game scene on bottom, all surrounded with Parker scroll. Weight 7 lbs. 12 oz. According to The Parker Story one of 250 made in this configuration. This gun originally shipped without ejectors, but was likely returned to Parker Bros. to have the ejectors added. CONDITION: Excellent as restored. Retains virtually all finish to metal and wood as restored by Brad Bachelder. Forearm wood shows repair. Mechanics excellent. Quiet an eye catching Bernard barreled Parker. 49326-2 JSL11 (7,000-11,500) – Lot 2364

*PARKER CHE WITH TITANIC STEEL BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 120713. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls have concave, matted rib engraved with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “TITANIC STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, patent date, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features non-automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 70 – 80% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding circular vignettes of single dogs and game; A low-tail pointer on left, and an alert setter on right side. “Parker Bros” is engraved in unusual scroll terminated swag at central portion of each side. A stag runs across trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Nicely flame figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished in atypical “C” grade style with fleur-di-lis drop points and checkered side panels, with fancy pattern checkering at grip with mullered borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has steel tip and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.035 (full). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. This gun is listed in and matches the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. Old leather case is embossed “S. V. W.” on top, and is lined in dark burgundy cloth. Case contains straps. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very Good, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color, but is nearly all gray. Replacement stocks retain most of their oil finish. Bores are good, with light frosting and some pits, with evidence of a slight bulge taken down 9″ from breech in right bbl. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. THE PARKER STORY estimated 269 CH grade guns were made in 12 ga. with 30″ Titanic bbls. Case is good. “Certifiable antique ivory” front bead sight. 49023-2 MGM309 IVORY (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2365

*SCARCE AND SUPERB PARKER 28 GAUGE DHE.

SN 235919. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 00 Frame. 26″ bbls have concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “TITANIC STEEL” on rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker proof, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical small Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table with lightening cuts. Action features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “D” style with 60 – 70% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game; A setter on left, and a pointing pointer on right side. “Parker Bros” is on riband at rear of both sides. A gaggle of fowl on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Nicely crotch figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished in typical “D” grade style with lozenge shaped drop points and point pattern checkering with broad mullered borders at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has flat steel tip, and typical Parker release, with patent date stamped on iron. Bore diameter: left -.552, right -.551. Bore restrictions: left -.027 (full), right -.011 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. This gun is listed in and matches the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter stating gun was completed Oct 2 1931 with specifications stating bbls were 28″. This is obviously a misprint as the “Ledger” lists bbl length as 26″, and this gun measures perfectly. CONDITION: Excellent, orig, as found. Bbls retain approx 95% orig dark blue, with a number of light marks, thinning from normal hand wear toward breech. Traces of orig damascening are on breech ends. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, silvered on bottom and fences from normal hand wear. Trigger guard has traces of orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Grip is silver. Stocks retain 90 – 95% untouched orig finish, grain slightly raised, with a number of light marks, and scratches, and a small area of chipped finish loss on left side of butt. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. THE PARKER STORY estimates 85 D grade 28 ga guns were made with Titanic steel bbls. Simply, a wonderful little Parker. 48937-1 MGM314 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2367

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*RARE LONG-BARRELED PARKER DHE 20 GAUGE.

SN 172495. Cal. 20 GA 32″ bbls. 2-7/8″ chambers. (1916) Dbl triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. #1 frame. Parker matted rib marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS, MERIDEN, CONN. TITANIC STEEL”. Twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Straight grip stock, splinter forend. 14-1/8″ LOP over modern black leather covered pad. Receiver engraved in standard “D” pattern. Setter on right, Pointer on left, both surrounded by scroll. 4 quail on bottom of frame in game scene surrounded by scroll. Burst of scroll on trigger guard bow with SN at tang. Bore diameter both bbls .617. Chokes .020/.019. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. PROVENANCE: Ex. Don Criswell Coll. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished by “Babe” Del Grego. Bbls and trigger guard retain nearly all refurbished blue. Receiver and forend metal retain nearly all refurbished case color. Stocks refinished, retaining nearly all of their hand rubbed finish with checkering re-cut and minor losses at butt. Bores are excellent having been lightly cleaned. Mechanics very good. A rare long barreled small bore Parker. 49023-4 JSL48 C&R; IVORY (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2368

*HIGH ORIGINAL METAL CONDITION PARKER DHE WITH 30″ VENTILATED RIB BARRELS AND SINGLE TRIGGER.

SN 216863. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 30″ Bbls have raised, ventilated rib engraved with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “TITANIC STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker overload proofs, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and Parker sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved with 60 – 70% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game; A pointer on left, and a pointing setter on right side. “PARKER BROS” is engraved on scrolled band on rear of both sides. Four pheasant are on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Nicely flame figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over NOSHOC pad. Stock is embellished in typical “D” grade style with lozenge shaped drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical steel tip and Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Imod), right -.015 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14″. This gun matches PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER except it is shown as having extra bbls, not listed as having vent rib. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue. Action retains approx 80% orig case hardening colors, silvered on bottom, and fences, from normal hand wear. Trigger guard retains approx 20% orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Buttstock retains over 90% of an old oil refinish, mullering of checkered borders somewhat filled, sharp edges a bit rounded. Forend retains over 90% of its orig finish. Action has just a hint of looseness. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. THE PARKER STORY estimates 330 20 bores were made with 30″ Titanic Steel bbls. A very fine long barreled small bore Parker. Bead sights are “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49450-25 MGM390 IVORY (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2369

*SMALL BORE PARKER DHE.

SN 151465. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 28″ Bbls have concave, matted ribs engraved with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “TITANIC STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “D” style with 60 – 70% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game; A pointer on left, and an alert setter on right side. “Parker Bros” is on riband at rear of both sides. A gaggle of fowl is on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Attractive lightly streaked and figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished in typical “D” grade style with lozenge shaped drop points and point pattern checkering with broad mullered borders at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has well filed steel tip, and typical Parker release with patent date stamped on iron. Bore diameter: left -.660, right -.660. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Imod), right -.024 (Imod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14″. This gun is listed in and matches the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER, except round knob vs. capped pistol grip. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a dark satin re-black. Action retains essentially all of a cyanide case hardening re-color. Trigger guard is lightly silvered on edges. New plating on triggers is excellent. Stocks retain over 90% of what appears to be their orig finish, with a number of light marks, dings, and scratches, darkening slightly where rubbed through, and with a light coat of oil added where thin, especially on forend. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. THE PARKER STORY estimates that 568 guns were made in this configuration. 49417-14 MGM313 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2370

*PARKER DHE.

SN 133781. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls have concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “TITANIC STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type (“K” for Krupp) and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “D” style with 60 – 70% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game; A pointer on left, and an alert setter on right side. “Parker Bros” is on riband at rear of both sides. Four flying fowl are on flicking trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Dark, nicely veined European walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over open sided Hawkins pad. Stock is embellished in typical “D” grade style with lozenge shaped drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has nicely filed tip, and typical Parker release with patent date stamped on iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (full), right -.037 (full). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. This gun is not listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-blue with some staining and marks. Action cleaned to bright silver, fading to pewter, with some spots, engraving still sharp and clear. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over numerous marks, some very deep at grip, on toe line, and rear portion of forend, checkering somewhat worn, considerably so on forend. Bores are very fine slightly frosted. Action is loose (needs a new bite before firing). Bbls are off face. Ejectors are out of time. THE PARKER STORY estimates 4200 D grade guns were made with Titanic steel bbls in this configuration. “Certifiable antique ivory” bead sight. 49417-16 MGM315 IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2371

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*PARKER STRAIGHT GRIP DH WITH 30″ BARRELS AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND.

SN 109341. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls have concave game rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “TITANIC STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type “K” (Krupp) and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features non-automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 60 – 70% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game; A pointing pointer on left, and a setter on right side. “PARKER BROS” is engraved on scrolled band on rear of both sides. Three grouse are on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Lightly stump figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over black leather covered pad. Stock is embellished in typical “D” grade style with lozenge shaped drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Large beavertail forend has reinforcing bolt, typical Parker release, and is checkered in a fancy pattern as often found on guns of “B” grade. Bore diameter: left -.745, right -.743. Bore restrictions: left -.049 (extra full), right -.029 (Imod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.026. Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. This gun matches PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER, except beavertail forend is not indicated. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a factory quality re-black, with some light marks. Action retains essentially all of a dark cyanide re-color. What are most likely replacement stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with a few light scratches and marks. Bores are excellent. “Certifiable antique ivory” bead sights. 49432-24 MGM391 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2372

*SCARCE PARKER 20 GAUGE PHE WITH BEAVERTAIL FOREND.

SN 219182. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 28″ Bbls have concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “PARKER STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker proofs, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “P” style with sprays of scroll engraving and simple geometric borders. “Parker Bros” is on each side. Trigger guard bow has geometric border engraving. SN is at grip. Lightly figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Parker dogs head buttplate without spur. Stock has point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left -.621, right -.625. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (full), right -.022 (Imod). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.023. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. This gun is listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER and all specifications match, except it is listed as a capped pistol grip buttstock. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished, retaining all renewed finishes on wood and metal, with a few very light subsequent handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A scarce small gauge Parker with only 100 estimated P grade 20 bores with 28″ Parker steel bbls in THE PARKER STORY. 49417-15 MGM318 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2373

*PARKER GHE 20 GAUGE.

SN 240220. Cal. 20 Ga. 2-5/8″ chambers. 26″ bbls with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads, “0” frame. Parker single trigger with selector on bottom, automatic ejectors and non-automatic safety. Rib marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS MERIDEN, CT U.S.A. SPECIAL STEEL”. Bbl flats marked “SKEET IN SKEET OUT”. Beautifully figured American walnut stock is full pistol grip with “PARKER BROS MERIDEN, CONN”. grip cap. 14-3/8″ LOP over Parker Brothers dogs head buttplate. Checking in standard G grade pattern. Beavertail forend. Frame is engraved in typical GHE pattern; flying ducks on left, quail on right both surrounded by light scroll. Pheasants in circle on bottom. Bottom of frame engraved “PARKER” indicating Remington production. Bbl diameter: left – .617, right. 616. Choke: left -.007, right – .006. Weight 6 lbs. 7 oz. 1-3/4″ DAC, 2-1/2″ DAH. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.025. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished. Likely an early Delgrego restoration with receiver retaining 95%+ restored case colors. Bbls show approximately 98-99% re-blued finish. Buttstock retains most of its hand rubbed oil finish. Buttplate is very good showing a few minor dings and chips. Replacement beavertail forend wood, though bbls do have a reinforced forend lug and reinforcement screw at end of beavertail. Mechanics crisp. A beautiful little Parker ready for the skeet field or the November corn field. 49181-26 JSL46 C&R; IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2374

*RARE BRACE OF CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED PARKER GHE 12GA SHOTGUNS WITH FACTORY 24″ BARRELS.

SN 213462/ 213463. Cal. 12 ga. 1-1/2 Frame. 2-5/8″ Chambers for gun 213462, Gun 213463 has 2-3/4″ chambers (stamped on bbl flats). Both guns have factory 24″ bbls with concave, matted ribs marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. PARKER SPEC STEEL”, and are engraved in typical “G” fashion with sprays of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of birds on sides and bottoms; ducks on left, pheasants on right, and more pheasants on bottoms. Both have capped pistol grip buttstocks and splinter forends. Gun 213462 has a nicely stump figured American walnut stock. Stock of 213463 has some flame figure, mostly on right side. Gun 213462 measures 13″ over original Parker dog’s head buttplate, and is fitted with double triggers. Gun 213463 has been fitted with “Infallible” single trigger in rear position (selector at top left of top strap), LOP measures 13″ over the original DHBP from now missing front trigger position. Accompanied by PGCA Historian’s letters for each gun confirming configuration and specifications, and stating that they were completed in Aug 1925 with 24″ bbls. Gun no. 213462: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.027 (IMod), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.029. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 2-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 13″. Gun no. 213463: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (IMod), right -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.036, right -.035. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 12-1/4″. CONDITION: Gun no. 213462 is in exceptionally fine condition. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue, with numerous light marks. Action retains 85 – 90% orig case hardening color. Trigger guard retains most of its blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain 90% of their orig finish worn through on sharp edges, with a few minor marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. GUN NUMBER 213463 is about very good as partially refinished. Bbls retain 95% re-black with some light marks. Action shows evidence of cleaning, and has traces of orig color where protected, engraving still clear. Stocks refinished, and retain nearly all of that finish, checkering cleaned up. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 24″ Barreled Parkers are exceedingly rare, with fewer than 20 made in 12 ga. in all grades and bbl types. THE PARKER STORY tabulates five GH guns with 24″ Damascus bbls, but none with Parker Steel bbls. These TWO consecutive guns were obviously missed during the tabulation. 49623-2 MGM173 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2375

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*UNUSUAL LATE PARKER 16 GAUGE G GRADE NON-EJECTOR.

SN 236969. Cal. 16 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 28″ Bbls have concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “PARKER SPEC. STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker proofs, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “G” style with sprays of scroll engraving within geometric borders, surrounding simple vignettes of game birds; A pair of grouse on left, and flying fowl on right side. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. A pair of quail are in circular vignette on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Strikingly stump fiddle figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over Parker dogs head buttplate without spur. Stock has point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has flat steel tip, and typical Parker release. Bore diameter: left -.667, right -.665. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Imod), right -.012 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14″. This gun is listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER and all specifications match except it is listed as having ejectors. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig blue with light marks, spots of silvering, slightly thinned. Damascening marks are strong on breech ends. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, silvered on bottom, beads, and fences from normal hand wear. Trigger guard retains most of it orig blue, silvering at grip, with most loss on bow due to flaking. Stocks retain over 90% of what appears to be their orig finish, areas worn through, with some extra oil rubbed in, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. THE PARKER STORY estimates 353 sixteen bores were made with 28″ Parker steel bbls. 49006-2 MGM317 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2376

*.410 PARKER VHE WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND.

SN 236576. Cal. .410 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls have slightly raised, concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “VULCAN STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker proofs, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features non-automatic safety and Parker sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “V” style with wiggle borders. Action is not engraved with makers name. “Parker Bros” is stamped on water table. Trigger guard bow has wiggle borders. SN is at grip.Fancy feather crotch figured American walnut ball grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock has point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.402, right -.399. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. All specifications match those in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. CONDITION: Good, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain approx 60% orig blue, considerably silvered on rib, and thinning overall, with an area of polishing at front portion of bottom rib, where reattached with screws. Action has traces of color where protected, is mostly pewter gray. Trigger guard has traces of blue inside bow. Correctly styled replacement stocks have a number of handling marks in their hand rubbed oil finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A scarce little gun, with 463 26″ bbl 410 V grade guns estimated in THE PARKER STORY. 48972-2 MGM321 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2377

*FINE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION .410 PARKER VHE SINGLE TRIGGER SKEET GUN WITH BEAVERTAIL FOREND.

SN 241557. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls have unmarked concave, matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, Parker overload proofs, weight, and “Skeet In” “Skeet Out”. Left side of lump is marked “V GRADE 410 GA” “FOR 3″ SHELLS”. Typical Parker action is marked with “MADE IN USA” “ILION, N.Y.”, SN, and “VH” on water table with lightening cuts. Action features non-automatic safety and Parker single selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “V” style with wiggle borders. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. Trigger guard bow has wiggle borders. SN is at grip. Lightly crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Stock has point pattern checkering with beaded borders at grip. Silver shield on toe line is engraved “J D G”. Matching beavertail ejector forend has typical Parker release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.407, right -.407. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14″. This gun is not listed in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, original, as found. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, with some very light marks, silvered a touch at muzzles. Action retains approx 80% orig case hardening color, vivid on sides, silvering a bit and thinning on bottom, from normal hand wear. Stocks retain 90 – 95% of their orig finish, lightly crazed overall, with several minor marks and pings, a few somewhat deeper, mostly on right side of comb. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. A truly exceptional investment quality late Parker small bore skeet gun. 49517-2 MGM446 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2378

*FINE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION .410 PARKER VH.

SN 223314. Cal. .410 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls have slightly raised, concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “VULCAN STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker proofs, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “V” style with wiggle borders. “Parker Bros” is on each side. Trigger guard bow has wiggle borders. SN is at grip. Relatively plain American walnut ball grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Parker dogs head buttplate. Stock has point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has steel tip and typical Parker release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.395, right -.397. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. All specifications match those in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue with some high edge wear and a few marks. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, silvered and flaked a bit on bottom from normal hand wear, and some areas of flaking on sides. Trigger guard retains almost all of a re-blue. Stocks retain 95% orig finish, thinning on high edges, with a number of light scratches and nicks, most notably an area of fairly deep denting at rear portion of forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A scarce little gun, especially in this condition, with only 463 26″ bbl 410 V grade guns estimated in THE PARKER STORY. 49498-3 MGM322 (22,000-30,000) – Lot 2379

*SCARCE .410 PARKER VH.

SN 219817. Cal. .410 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls have slightly raised, concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “VULCAN STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker proofs, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “V” style with wiggle borders. “Parker Bros” is on each side. Trigger guard bow has wiggle borders. SN is at grip. Relatively plain American walnut ball grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Parker dogs head buttplate. Stock has point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has steel tip and typical Parker release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.395, right -.397. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 5 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. All specifications match those in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig blue. Action retains perhaps 30% orig case hardening color, considerably silvered on bottoms and sides from normal hand wear. Trigger guard retains traces of orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain over 95% of their orig finish, with numerous marks, dents, and scrapes, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A fine little gun, scarce, with only 463 26″ bbl 410 V grade guns estimated in THE PARKER STORY. Twin beads are “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49472-1 MGM323 IVORY (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2380

*SCARCE 28 GAUGE PARKER VH.

SN 185570. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 00 Frame. 26″ Bbls have concave game rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “VULCAN STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table with lightening cuts. Action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with wiggle borders. “Parker Bros” is on both sides. SN is at grip. Relatively plain American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. Stock is embellished in typical “V” grade style with simple point pattern checkering with mullered borders. A vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has typical Parker release, marked with patent date. Bore diameter: left -.565, right -.564. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (mod), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. This gun is not listed in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER, however the number after this one (185571) is listed as 28 ga with 28″ bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished, retaining nearly all custom finishes on wood and metal, engraving slightly softened, sharp edges on wood somewhat rounded. Bores are excellent with one or two old pits. Action is tight. Stock does not fit action well. 49432-25 MGM392 (8,500-15,000) – Lot 2382

*TRULY EXCEPTIONAL, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER VHE.

SN 238583. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 26″ Bbls have concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “VULCAN STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker proofs, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “V” style with wiggle borders. “PARKER” is on bottom. Trigger guard bow has wiggle borders. SN is at grip. Nicely stump figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over Parker dogs head buttplate without spur. Stock has point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has flat steel tip and typical Parker release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.027 (Imod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14″. All specifications match those listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, with only a few light marks in orig blue of bbls. Case color on action is exceptionally vivid, with just a hint of silvering on forend iron and sharp edges. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, most loss due to flaking, with grip area relatively brown. Color on forend latch and tip is vivid. Stocks retain essentially all of their orig finish, with some light marks and scratches, mostly on bottom left of butt. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. THE PARKER STORY estimates that 2293 12 ga VH guns were made with 26″ Vulcan steel bbls. An exceptional benchmark gun useful in determining orig condition in others. 49006-1 MGM319 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2383

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 10 BORE PARKER VH WITH DAMASCUS BARRELS.

SN 173958. Cal. 10 ga. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 3 Frame. 32″ Bbls have slightly raised, concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “DAMASCUS STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type and weight, along with “X”. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table, plus an “X”. This gun is one of ten Damascus barreled VH guns serial numbered between 173953 to 173962, all in ten gauge. The “X” must denote a special order. Action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “V” style with wiggle borders. “Parker Bros” is on each side. Trigger guard bow has wiggle borders. SN is at grip. Relatively plain American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. Stock has point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has steel tip and typical Parker release, stamped with patent date. Bore diameter: left -.783, right -.781. Bore restrictions: left -.032 (full), right -.035 (full). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.038. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. All specifications match those in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain approx 85% orig Damascus finish, with some light flecking and thinning toward breech ends. Action retains approx 70% orig case hardening color, lightly silvered on bottoms and high points, with some brown staining (may clean). Trigger guard is almost completely flaked to gray brown. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, with considerable oil darkening where worn through. Stock has quite a few light marks, one or two deeper on right front of butt and at rear portion of forend. Checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent with some light frosting. Action is tight. An exceptionally rare Parker, with a total of 20 ten bores estimated in all bbl lengths and steel types, by THE PARKER STORY, ten of which are in this group of Damascus barreled guns. The description in THE PARKER STORY of Damascus Vulcan grade guns concludes “Only one VH gun with Damascus bbls has been found for examination.” 48937-2 MGM324 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2384

FINE PARKER GRADE ONE HAMMER GUN.

SN 47105. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ laminated steel bbls. No. 1 frame. 2-5/8″ chambers. Dbl triggers, extractors. Single steel bead with Damascus top rib marked “PARKER BROTHERS, MAKERS. MERIDEN, CONN. LAMINATED STEEL”. Straight top lever. Engraved and checkered in standard Grade One pattern. “Parker Brothers” on both locks. Splinter forend. Full pistol grip stock with 14-1/4″ LOP over orig hard rubber Parker Bros. dogs-head buttplate. Drop at heel – 2-13/16″. Drop at comb -1-3/4″. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.735. Chokes: left -.014, right -.007. Minimum wall thickness: L-.019 R-.025. Weight 7 lbs. 4 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 98% plus deeply contrasted, laminated pattern. Bores very good with right tube showing scattered minor pits, left tube near excellent with repaired minor dents in both tubes. Slight bulge in right tube about 3″ in front of chamber. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig case color, starting to tone and fade. Receiver retains 75-80% light orig case color. Trigger guard shows traces of orig blue, though mostly brown on bow and tang. Buttstock and forend retain most of their varnish with light handling wear throughout, likely an early sympathetic refinish – no loss with wood to metal fit. Mechanics excellent. Gun locks up tight. A really beautiful Parker hammer gun in an uncommon state of preservation. 49102-6 JSL30 C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 2385

PARKER PH 12 GAUGE.

SN 64859. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ twist steel bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Dbl triggers, extractors, automatic safety. “Certifiable antique ivory” front bead. Parker matted rib. No. 1 frame. Nicely figured walnut stock with full pistol grip with 13-5/8″ LOP over hard rubber Parker dogs-head butt, splinter forend. Frame lightly scrolled and floral engraved around screws. Early pattern for a typical PH. Forend and buttstock show typical early P grade pattern. Minimum wall thickness is L -.022, R -.021. Weight 7 lbs. 4 oz. Drop at comb 1-3/4″, Drop at heel 3-3/8″. Bore diameter: L -.756, R – 756. Choke: L -.034, R -.037. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine as restored. Ribs sound. Frame shows 30-40% older restored case color. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its restored blued finish. Stocks are sound and show nearly all of their hand-rubbed restored finish. Bbl is very good as cleaned showing 1 or 2 minor repaired dings. Bbl contrast is exceptional as restored and shows virtually all of a beautiful bold pattern. Mechanics fine. Lever at center. 49102-4 JSL32 IVORY (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2386

*BEAUTIFUL PARKER 12 GAUGE PACHMAYR UPGRADE.

SN 154343. Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ bbl. 2-5/8″ chambers No. 2 frame. Dbl triggers, automatic ejectors and automatic safety. This gun started life as a VHE 12ga Parker and has been beautifully upgraded by Frank Pachmayr with Angelo Bee, engraver. Parker matted rib with twin “certifiable antique ivory” sights. Rib marked “PARKER BROTHERS, MAKERS. MERIDEN, CONN. VULCAN STEEL.” Near fully checkered beavertail forend with fleur-de-lis pattern. Forend metal deeply scroll engraved. Bbl engraved – muzzle gold inlaid with scroll and engraved at breech which is in deeply cut Germanic scroll. Frame shows deeply cut scroll engraving, signed by engraver Angelo Bee on left side of receiver. Left receiver with 2 gold ducks in marsh scene surrounded by scroll. Bottom of frame marked with “PARKER BROS” in gold banner ahead of floorplate, and large gold male Pointer in woods scene. Right side with two gold quail surrounded by deep cut scroll. Hinge pin floral engraved on both sides. Top lever is blued and follows same deep scroll pattern. Trigger guard shows a matte blued finish with two quail in flight on bow surrounded by scroll. SN in gold at tang. Beautiful flame grained American walnut full pistol grip stock with unmarked gold shield. Gold plated triggers. 14-1/4″ LOP over Old English Pachmayr pad. Stock cheek panel finely checkered with horn inlay behind cheeks leading into finely cut checkering pattern. Weight 8 lbs 9 oz. Bore diameter both bbls: .733. Right choke: .047. Left choke .040. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent as customized. Bbls retaining most of their blued finish. Stocks retain most of their custom hand rubbed finish. At top tang, stocks show minor filler and repaired break through wrist. Mechanics excellent, bore is bright and shiny. A beautiful high art engraved Parker! 49200-1 JSL23 C&R; IVORY (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2387

*UNENGRAVED PARKER REPRODUCTION A-1 SPECIAL THREE BARREL SMALL GAUGE SET AND CASE.

SN 28-059. Cal. 28 ga/ 28 ga/ .410. Consignors notes state “28 ga. 28″, M & F 26″ Q1 & Q 2, and 28″ .410 3″ M & F. It is believed that only 14 of these three barrel sets were made, and I was told that this set is the only one that left the factory ‘in the white’ for custom engraving.” All sets of bbls with matted game ribs have Parker Reproduction By Winchester information, and “Made in Japan” marked on ribs. Calibers and chambers are marked on left sides. SNs and Parker reproduction proofs are on bbls flats. Loops are stamped “1”, “2”, and “3”. Two forends are furnished, one for both 28 ga. sets, and another for .410. .410 rear lumps are stamped for frame size “0000”. 28 ga. Bbls are both stamped for frame size “00”. Action is filed with three beads behind fences, and is fitted with automatic safety and gold-plated Parker sgl selective trigger with finger blade checkered. Finely marbled and nicely flame figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate with checkering with fleur-di-lis intrusion. Stock is carved and checkered in “A-1” Special style with raised fleur-di-lis in sunken side panels, as drop points, and theme carries into very fancy checkering pattern. Matching splinter ejector forends have nicely filed steel tips, and typical Parker releases. BBL set “1” 28″ 28 ga.: Bore diameter: left -.555, right -.555. Bore restrictions: left -.040 (full), right -.020 (mod). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Bbl set “2” 28 ga. 26″: Bore diameter: left -.556, right -.555. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (Lt mod), right -.011 (IC). BBL set “3” .410: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.390, right -.401. Gun and all three sets of bbls are housed in nice quality oak and leather case with brass corners and tan canvas outer cover, with tan leather trim. Case is lined in green felt, and has Parker Reproduction Winchester black leather label in lid. Case contains pair of Parker marked snap caps and oil bottle, with a pair of unmarked .410 snap caps, and some associated paperwork and keys. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired, with only a few of the lightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Case is excellent. An unusual opportunity to acquire one of these exceptionally well made sets. 49427-2 MGM388 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2388

*UNENGRAVED PARKER REPRODUCTION A-1 SPECIAL WITH EXTRA BARRELS.

SN 20-122. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ (marked for mod and full) and 26″ (marked for improved cyl and mod) Bbls with matted game ribs have Parker Reproduction By Winchester information, and “Made in Japan” marked on ribs. Calibers and chambers are marked on left sides. SNs and Parker reproduction proofs are on bbls flats. Loops are stamped “1” and “2”. Rear lumps are stamped for frame size “0”. Case hardened action is filed with three beads behind fences, and is fitted with automatic safety and gold-plated Parker sgl selective trigger with checkered finger blade. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate with checkering with fleur-di-lis intrusion. Stock is carved and checkered in “A-1” Special style with raised fleur-di-lis in sunken side panels, also as drop points, and fleur-di-lis theme carries into very fancy checkering pattern. Rosewood grip cap has serrated spacer and inset vacant gold oval. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and typical Parker release. 28″ BBL set “1”: Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (full), right -.017 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Bbl set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (mod), right -.010 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as custom finished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin rust blue with some light marks, mostly on sides of 26″ bbls. Well done case colors have some slight silvering on bottom and on sharp edges. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. 49417-35 MGM389 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2389

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE AND RARE 16 GAUGE REMINGTON 1894 EE GRADE SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL L O’ M CASE.

SN 139146. (ca 1910) Cal. 16 ga. 2-9/16″ Chambers. This scarce, small bore, top-of-the-line Remington has 28″ fine 3-blade Damascus bbls with broad, matted, concave rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “Remington Arms Co. Ilion, N.Y., U.S.A.” Bbl flats are stamped with SN. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with code “CDXP”. Bottom of lump is stamped with patterning numbers “300” and “235”. Splinter is nicely polished. Case hardened action features automatic safety, Remington’s patented third fastener, and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with patent info, SN and grade. Action is engraved in late “E” style with near full coverage nicely cut large scroll with some geometric borders and interesting shell motif on fences. This well done scroll is background to vignettes of dogs and game birds with dog scenes in slight relief; a setter is at central portion of left side of action, with small scene of woodcock to rear, and a pointer is on right with quail to rear. Trigger plate has two scenes; large central circular scene is of two ducks erupting from marsh, with smaller scene toward front of a spaniel retrieving a duck. “REMINGTON ARMS CO” is in arched banner above each dog scene. Scroll engraved top lever and trigger guard are blued. SN is on trigger guard tang. Very attractive, well marbled, and fiddle figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed horn buttplate with widows peak. Side panels are checkered with very closely spaced diamonds, and with cupid’s bow border toward action. Classic Remington arrowhead drop points have extra filed in flutes. Checkering at grip has fancy border at forepart, with closer spaced flourishes of checkering at top portion with fancy portions extending toward butt, with ribbons separating it from coarser checkering. A gold oval on toe line is engraved with fancy monogram “BT” (which matches plaque on case). Matching splinter ejector forend has Remington’s adaptation of an Anson release. Checkering has finely spaced heart and diamond shaped panels separated from coarser checkering with uncheckered ribbons. This gun is also fitted with what appear to be factory original, sling loops with front screwed to bottom rib and rear installed behind gold oval on toe line. Bore diameter: left -.667, right -.667. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (Imod), right -.013 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.026. Drop at heel: 3-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun is accompanied by its orig Remington supplied tan leather leg o’ mutton case with end cap stamped “12”, “K”, and “F”. A brass rectangle on right side is engraved “Benjamin Torres” matching “BT” monogram on stock. PROVENANCE: Double Gun Journal Summer 1998 with article featuring this gun “EE Remington From Mexico” by Charles Semmer, describing and picturing this gun and its case. Article is signed by Charles Semmer. The Estate of B. E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain 95 – 98% orig Damascus finish, with excellent definition to pattern, and some light silvering of sharp edges. Action retains approx 95% orig case hardening color, silvered slightly and with some light flecks of oxidation on bottom edge, with more silvering on edges of fences and rear of top tang. Thumbpiece of top lever is slightly silvered, as are edges of trigger guard bow. Stocks are excellent, retaining essentially all of their orig rubbed oil finish with raised grain, clean checkering, and only a few light handling marks. Horn of grip cap and buttplate is excellent, bright and shiny with no noted damage. Case hardening color on forend tip and iron is also excellent. Bores are excellent. Action is tight and crisp. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is very fine, with a few rubs and some spotting and water stain. End flap has been reattached. Other stitching is coming loose. An exceptionally rare (estimated only 3 “EE’s” known in 16 ga), high orig condition, investment quality Remington double. 49530-1 MGM296 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2390

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EXCEEDINGLY RARE AND BEAUTIFUL REMINGTON 1894 EE GRADE.

SN 101278. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Herring-bone Damascus pattern bbls. Double trigger and automatic ejectors. Striking Damascus pattern with standard matted rib showing orig “certifiable antique ivory”, front and mid-bead. Bbl flats marked with SN. Left tube with “E.J.N.” marking and small “WH” in front of bbl flat. Beautiful plain steel rib having turned a lovely plum/brown color. Orig forend with Curtis forend button finely checkered at top with exterior forend metal showing beautiful scroll engraving and chain pattern border on forend tip. Both forend screws beautifully engraved in star pattern. Forend wood shows 3 different checkering patterns with approximately 95% coverage. Outer edges on right and left side finely checkered with an extremely fine panel running straight down the middle of the forend at approximately 32 lines per inch in that panel. Where forend wood and forend metal meet on right and left side there is also a finely cut panel. Inside forend metal with matching SN and engraved screwhead. Frame shows SN on water table and last 4 digits on interior of frame. Frame is beautifully engraved, probably by Joseph Loy, with left side showing a very detailed scene of two quail surrounded by scroll on front of left receive. Left side of frame also marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO.”. Top of frame finely scroll engraved with both breech balls showing two bursts. Top lever also shows approximately 95% coverage of light and well executed scroll coverage. Right side of frame shows two ducks in a marsh scene surrounded by scroll in front, and a flying goose toward the rear of the frame all surrounded by beautiful and well cut scroll engraving. Right side of frame also marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO.”. Bottom of frame finely scroll engraved with flying woodcock engraved a head of floorplate screws and surrounded by finely cut scroll. Center of trigger plate engraved with a beautiful bust of a Retriever and Woodcock that is virtually identical to a very famous painting painted by Sir Edwin Landseer R.A. titled “Retriever and Woodcock” circa 1845. Given the nearly identical nature of the painting and the floorplate engraving one would almost have to agree that the floorplate is based on Landseer’s painting. Trigger guard bow shows approximately 75% scroll engraved coverage and trigger guard tang with SN enclosed by crescent wave engraving. Beautiful French walnut butt with striking grain pattern. LOP is 13-9/16″. Stock cheeks are extremely finely checkered with both right and left side, showing an intricate wave pattern near the frame. Grip area also checkered in a fine 4-point style with a very fine panel of checkering behind the grip towards the nose of the comb. This panel is also approximately 32-lines per inch. Orig Remington Arms Company buttplate with buttplate screws also nicely engraved. Buffalo horn grip cap with shallow scallops and finely engraved grip cap screw. Stock with gold shield without any initials present. This beautiful gun represents amongst the finest workmanship to come out of the Remington factory for the Model 1894. Bore diameter: left – .743 choke .035; right – .743 choke .037. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.038. Drop at heel: 3-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 13-9/16″. PROVENANCE: This exact gun featured in Charles G. Semmer’s book “Remington Double Shotguns” pgs 186 – 189. being noted as the second E grade produced. At the time of Semmer’s book, the gun was owned by the famous late gun dealer Jack Puglisi. Also included is a packet of information with detailed photos of the Landseer painting and detailed information on Landseer. Landseer “Retriever and Woodcock” painting was also used for the September/October 2013 Sporting Classics magazine cover. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbl show approximately 85-90% strong herring-bone pattern with light muzzle wear and light carry wear, but the pattern is bold, striking and captivating. Bores are excellent with couple of minor pings in left tube near muzzle. Lockup is tight, mechanically excellent, bbls ever so slightly off-face. Inside of forearm retains most of orig case color. Exterior of forend shows excellent orig checkering pattern with 80-85% wood finish present. Curtis forend tip (only the tip/push button having been orig blued) shows maybe 30% orig high polish blue. Frame shows around 40%-50% orig visible light case hardening, some of which is hidden due to the extremely fine, delicate nature of the engraving. Triggers show high polish blue. Trigger guard bow with approximately 20% orig blue; trigger guard tang having toned to a pleasing silver. Buttstock shows a couple of minor bumps and scratches with approximately 90% finish with some finish having been added to preserve the wood through the years. Buttplate in very good to excellent condition. Truly a stunning and gorgeous work of art for the American sporting gun collector! 49102-2 JSL4 IVORY (25,000-45,000) – Lot 2391

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*FINELY RESTORED REMINGTON EEO MODEL 1894 TRAP GUN WITH CASE.

SN 132270. Cal. 12 GA(1905). This scarce gun with a total production estimate of 50 in this grade, has 30″ Ordnance Steel bbls fitted with slightly raised, matted, flat rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “Remington Arms Co” “Ilion, N.Y. U.S.A.” and “ORDNANCE”. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade, and bottoms of bbls with “OEX”. Pattern count numbers “330” and “309” are on rear lump. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety, Remington’s third fastener, and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with SN, grade, patent info, and “F”. Action is engraved in typical “E” style with near full coverage very well cut small scroll with vestigial scroll borders surrounding vignettes of dogs and game; front portion of left side shows a pair of partridge, one sitting, the other taking wing. Fine portrait of spaniel looks on from rear. A pair of woodcock are on right side with attentive pointer at rear. “REMINGTON ARMS CO” is in arched band over each bird scene. Trigger plate has more scroll surrounding fine scene of pointer and pointing setter in foreground, with rail fence and foliage in background. Scroll engraving is on trigger guard bow. SN is at grip. Nicely figured and lightly marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-5/8″ over checkered wood butt with engraved and case hardened heel and toe plates, mounted on nearly invisible 1-3/4″ extension. Side panels are checkered and have arrowhead drop points. Very fancy bordered checkering has ribbons through pattern separating closer spaced checkering at rear, and on top. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “H F E From G P”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Remington’s Anson type release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (Lt mod), right -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 15-5/8″. Exceptionally high quality oak and dark brown leather by Huey (?) has stitched leather corners and central brass lozenge on top. It comes with khaki canvas outer cover with brown leather trim. Case is lined in red cloth, with gold embossed Remington label in lid, which is semi-french fitted for gun, and french fitted for a number of gold-plated accessories including 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, chamber brush with horn handle, gold-plated oil bottle with scroll engraving and initials “BEA” and Remington logo, striker bottle, and pair of snap caps with horn ends marked “Rem” and “Mod 1894”. Also included is horn handled bow-tie set of turnscrews. PROVENANCE: Double Gun Journal Winter 1999, with article by Charles Semmer on this particular gun entitled “Remington Grade EEO From GP to HFE”, picturing and describing this fine gun with hand written inscription signed by Charles Semmer. The Estate of B. E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored, retaining nearly all of its fine restoration refinish on wood and metal, with a number of pits on breech area of bbls that did not polish out, and with some other deep pitting on front left of action. Lengthening piece very expertly painted in, is very nearly invisible. Bores are very fine with light frosting toward breech ends. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which is also near new, with some light marks. Zipper is operable. Interior has some light compressions from contact with gun and bbls. Accessories are excellent. 49530-2 MGM297 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2392

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*REMINGTON 1894 SPECIAL ORDER DEO GRADE WITH CASE AND ORIGINAL HANG TAG.

SN 135127. (1907) Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Bbls fitted with matted, concave game rib are engraved “REMINGTON Arms Co” “Ilion, N.Y. U.S.A.” “ORDNANCE” on tops. There are 1″ triangles of scroll at breech ends, and unusual 3/4″ triangles of matching scroll at muzzles. (Scroll engraved bbls are quite scarce even on “E” grade Remingtons, undoubtedly specially ordered on this “D”.) Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “O” “E” “Y”. Pellet count no. “324” and “320” are on rear lump. Case hardened, boxlock action features automatic safety, pivoting third fastener, and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with SN, grade, and patent info, along with “F”. Action is engraved in usual “D” style with approx 60% coverage exceptionally well cut scroll within geometric borders surrounding exceptionally well rendered vignettes of dogs and game; a pair of pointing pointers are on left side of action, with a pointing setter and another crouched on right. “REMINGTON Arms Co” is in scrolled riband at rear on each side of action. Scroll engraved trigger plate depicts central vignette of flying ruffed grouse. Engraving on this “D” grade is much more extensive than that found on most guns of this grade, approaching the coverage found on “E” grade Remingtons. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Nicely fiddle figured and lightly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over leather covered pad with widows peak. Side panels are checkered and have carved arrowhead drop points. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A silver oval engraved “FPL” is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson type release has checkering with ribbons through pattern and fancy borders. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.036 (full), right -.031 (full). Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 15″. Exceptional high quality oak and leather cases by Huey (no. 1014) has stitched leather corners and central brass oval medallion. It comes with dark blue canvas outer cover with tan leather trim, Central leather shield embossed “FPL”. Interior is lined in royal blue suede with paper Remington label in lid. Case is semi french fitted for action, bbls and forend, and is french fitted for turnscrew, dusting brush and chamber brush. Other accessories include 2-pc brass cleaning rod, Remington marked snap caps, round oil bottle, broken case extractor and another pair of snap caps in a green box. Also included is the orig orange colored hang tag for this gun, with all pertinent info including targeting. PROVENANCE: Double Gun Journal Autumn 1997 with article on this gun entitled “A Presentation Remington DEO Trap Gun” by Charles Semmer outlining known history of this gun, and its orig purchaser. Gun is pictured and described. Article is inscribed and signed by Charles Semmer. Hang tag. The Estate of B. E. “Andy” Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine satin rust blue. Action retains approx 70 – 80% of its orig case hardening color, strong where protected, silvered on fences, edges, and bottom from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with numerous subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, polished over with some light frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Case and accessories are excellent, with only light compressions on interior. Hang tag is excellent with minor chipping and creasing. A grand old Remington. 49530-3 MGM298 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2393

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*20 GAUGE REMINGTON MODEL 11-F SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN THREE BARREL SET AND CASE.

SN M40258. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Three barrel sets, one without rib 28″ choked mod. One 26″ with solid rib marked “Skeet”, and the third 25″ ventilated rib with Cutt’s compensator also marked “Skeet”. Blued action is engraved with near full coverage large, open, shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs and game; pair of pointers pointing woodcock and pheasant on left side of action, and a pair of setters pointing quail, and with grouse, on right. Bottom of action is engraved “Grade F” “20 Gauge” and with SN. Bolt is marked “THE SPORTSMAN”. Nicely crotch figured American walnut Remington capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed Remington composition buttplate. Fancy pattern checkering is at grip. A large vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching forend is of semi-beavertail type. With solid rib skeet bbl: Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Fine quality oak and light tan leather case with brass corners is lined in dark green cloth, and has space for gun and all three sets of bbls. Remington label is in lid. Case contains a square oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 95% of what appears to be their orig blue, silvered on sharp edges. Action retains nearly all of a re-blue, engraving remains sharp. Stocks retain nearly all of a varnish finish, with numerous marks and scratches, and some crawling, and roughness from contact with cloth. Checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Case leather excellent. Handle detached. 49029-4 MGM453 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2394

*BEAUTIFUL REMINGTON MODEL 10E 12 GA PUMP.

SN 11758. 12 ga. 28″ bbl. Mod choke. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern with 13-1/2″ LOP over hardened and crushed old Hawkins pad. Steel grip cap marked “UMC”. Forearm checkered in 7-point pattern. Receiver is nicely engraved, probably by Robert P. Runge, with a Pointer surrounded by scroll on left and large duck surrounded by scroll on right. Breech end of bbl also nicely scroll engraved, as is top of frame. Buttstock and forearm are a beautiful French walnut with silver oval in butt. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Weight: 7 lb 15 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbl and receiver retain 75-80% orig blue with light handling marks and toning throughout. Mag tube has turned mostly brown and retains traces of orig finish, perhaps as much as 30% blue. Buttstock and forearm retain 80-85% orig varnish, with scattered handling and scratches throughout. Mechanics are very good. Bore is bright and shiny. 49029-6 JSL178 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2395

*MATCHED PAIR REMINGTON 3200 TRAP & SKEET, 1 OF 1000.

SN T0666, SK0666. Cal. 12 Ga. 1) Skeet Gun, SN SK0666, 2-3/4″ chambers, 27-3/4″ bbl with ventilated rib. Choked Skeet and Skeet as marked. Single selective trigger, auto ejectors and non-automatic safety. Receiver lightly engraved with “1 OF 1000″ stamp on both sides. Forearm and buttstock checkered in diamond pattern with 14″ LOP over Remington red pad. Beautiful flame figured American walnut stock. Pistol grip cap with blank brass shield. Weight 8 lbs. 12 oz. 2) 12ga Trap Gun, SN T0666, 30″ bbl with raised ventilated rib. Single selective trigger, auto ejectors and non-automatic safety. Plastic front sight, steel mid-bead. Full and improved mod chokes as marked. Forearm and buttstock checkered in diamond pattern, un-engraved brass pistol grip cap, 14-3/8” LOP over Browning pad. Small Monte Carlo comb. Weight 9 lbs. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Both guns excellent and near new overall. Likely test fired only with attached orig Remington information cards. Has very light handling marks, but very much a near new pair of guns. Mechanics excellent, both guns very tight. 49394-38 JSL14 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2396

SCARCE HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON ANSON DEELEY PATENT GAME GUN.

SN 928. Cal. 10 bore. 3″ Chambers. These scarce guns are made in Worcester, MA under license from Westley Richards. This excellent example has 30″ bold figured two stripe Damascus bbls with dolls head extension. Concave top rib is engraved “HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON, WORCESTER, MASS. U.S.A.” Bbl flats are stamped with SN. Case hardened action is stamped on water table “ANSON & DEELEY’S” “PAT. FEB 1 1876 No” and with use no 928. Action has nicely filed beads around fences in typical Westley style. Engraving is only of geometric borders and star-bursts on screws. Lightly streaked and figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over hard rubber buttplate with spur, which is embossed with checkering, scroll, and “H & R”. It appears that this stock was made by David Kirkwood, renowned gunmaker of Boston, Mass. Matching splinter forend has inset hard rubber tip and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.774, right -.775. Bore restrictions: left -.049 (extra full), right -.049 (extra full). Wall thickness: left -.046, right -.050. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 9 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14”. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 80% of their orig brown with excellent definition to pattern. Action retains approx 85 – 90% orig case hardening color, thinned and silvering around bottom and around fences from normal hand wear. Top lever retains over 90% of its orig blue. Floorplate retains approx 70% of its orig bright blue, most loss due to flaking. Trigger guard is silvered on edges at bow, flaking and silvered at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish with numerous light handling marks and scratches, some fairly deep on right side of butt. Bores are excellent with a some light frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. 49224-14 MGM27 IVORY (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2398

*20 GAUGE A. H. FOX SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR “SPECIAL” UPGRADE.

SN 202135. Cal. 20 GA 2-1/2” Chambers. 30” Chromox steel bbls fitted with matted rib are engraved with steel info and Fox Philadelphia address on tops. Rear portions of bbls are engraved with raised relief gold inlaid ducks flushing from marsh. Another duck, flush inlaid in red gold, is on rib extension. Bbl flats and bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, Fox proof, and striking weight “4”. Small case hardened action features automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), and gold-plated Kautzky single selective trigger. Action is engraved with about 70% coverage small scroll with gold inlaid wire borders and relief engraved flowers on fences, top of action, top lever, and on ends of hinge pin. Bottom of action has circular vignette of relief gold inlaid grouse with mountainous background. Another gold inlaid flower is on trigger guard bow. SN is gold inlaid at grip. Water table is stamped with normal Fox patent dates and SN, and is gold inlaid “SPECIAL”. Signature “ENG by W.H. Gough” is around rear of trigger guard mounting stud. Exceptional black marbled stump European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8” over russet colored leather covered pad, and features European style shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and floral carving on bottom of grip. Side panels are checkered, as is grip, both with incised carved scrolling borders. Checkering on left side is carved “WCB” on uncheckered oval; right side has mirrored oval carved “1924”. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset schnabeled hard rubber tip, and typical Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished, retaining essentially all fine finishes on wood and metal, with only one or two subsequent light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights. 49416-3 MGM206 IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2399

*FINE HIGH CONDITION 16 GAUGE A. H. FOX CE GRADE.

SN 303321. Cal. 16 GA 28” Chromox bbls with slightly raised, matted, concave rib are engraved with steel info and Savage Arms name and address on tops. Breech ends have 1-1/2” triangles of simple scroll engraving. Bbl flats with engine turning on side ribs and cocking slide, are stamped with SN, grade, and Savage proof. Small frame Fox case hardened action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in standard “C” pattern with 50 – 60% coverage scroll, surrounding game scenes on sides; a pair of quail on left, and snipe on right. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is above each scene. Bottom of action portrays a setter within a circle. Blued trigger guard has vacant scrolled riband on bow, and SN at grip. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/16” over ribbed composition buttplate. Side panels and grip are checkered, and have sgl line borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has small inlet ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.657, right -.658. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (full), right -.009 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-5/16″. PROVENANCE: Griffin & Howe letter stating that this shotgun was entered into inventory on Aug 3 1931, and was sold on Oct 14 1931 to W. Lee White. Along with copies of ledger page and synopsis of the life and accomplishments of Mr. White, lawyer and banker, who is believed to be the orig purchaser of this shotgun. CONDITION: Excellent plus, original, as found. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue with some light marks, thinning at muzzles, and along sides from normal handling wear. Action retains 75 – 80% bright orig case hardening color, pleasingly silvered on bottom, sharp edges, and sides of fences. Thumbpiece and trigger guard edges are somewhat silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with some light marks, possibly with added oil on forend, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A hard gun to find in high condition, Michael McIntosh estimates a total of 305 “C” grades were made in 16 ga. 49402-1 MGM217 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2400

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*IMPORTANT A.H. FOX CE GRADE 12 GA SHOTGUN MADE FOR GEN. J. WARREN KEIFER, CIVIL WAR HERO AND U.S. CONGRESSMAN.

SN 29976. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This specially ordered gun specified without safety, was shipped to J. W. Keifer. He was wounded in two different engagements during the Civil War, one severely damaging an arm. One could speculate that this gun has no safety because Gen. Keifer could not operate one due to his injury. Perhaps he carried his gun open as many hammer gun shooters do, closing it when needed. It has 28″ bbls with narrow matted game rib marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA. U.S.A.” on tops. There are 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats with high portions engine turned are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with striking weight of “3”. Case hardened action with no safety, is engraved in typical “C” fashion with 70% coverage scroll surrounding game birds surmounted by “ANSLEY H. FOX” on both sides. Bottom of action has circular vignette of setter. Trigger guard with a vacant scrolled banner on bow, has SN at grip. Nicely marbled, stump figured, circassian walnut (factory order specify: “light colored wood in stock and forend) Fox capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Side panels are checkered, and standard point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.011, right -.005. (Factory specs called for right, cyl and left, imp cyl). Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.035. Drop at heel: 3-1/4″ (matching factory specs), drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14”. PROVENANCE: A.H. Fox Historian John Callahan letter with transcription of record card indicating existing specifications and stating that it was shipped on Nov. 1, 1924 to Keifer. Biographical info on Gen. Keifer born 30 Jan 1836, and died 1932. Outlining his military career, starting as Major of the 3rd Ohio Vols, participating in many battles incl Rich Mtn, Cheat Mtn, capture of Bowling Green KY. He was wounded twice at the Battle of Winchester in 1863. He was transferred to the 6th Army Corps and at The Battle of the Wilderness, he was again seriously wounded. He resumed fighting 3 months later, his wounded arm still in a sling, fighting with Gen. Sheridan through many battles down through the Shenandoah Valley, and having his horse shot from under him in the Battle at Opequon. He was brevetted Brig Gen by Pres. Lincoln in recognition of his bravery and courage. In 1864 at the head of his own corps, he led a number of major assaults on the defenses of Petersburg. After the war he returned to his law practice and in 1876 he was elected to congress serving as Speaker of the House from 1881-1883. With the outbreak of the Spanish American War he was appointed Maj Gen by Pres. McKinley commanding the 7th Army Corps embarking with 16,000 men to Cuba. He was in command of the troops which took possession of Havana. After the war he was again elected to congress, serving until 1912. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, silvered at muzzles and breech ends, with some light marks, thinning above forend from normal hand wear. Orig damascening is on breech ends. Action retains approx 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, pleasingly silvered on fences and around bottom from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of an old lightly restored finish. Checkering is lightly worn. Forend checkering shows considerable wear on left side. There is some slight raising of wood behind top tang. Bores are excellent, with some light frosting at breech ends, and evidence of a dent being removed about 9″ back from muzzle of left bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 49623-3 MGM168 (9,000-13,000) – Lot 2401

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*DESIRABLE 20 GAUGE A. H. FOX CE GRADE.

SN 203546. Cal. 20 GA 2-3/4” Chambers. 26” Chromox bbls with slightly raised, matted, concave rib are engraved with steel info and A. H. Fox Philadelphia address on tops. Breech ends have 1-1/2” triangles of simple scroll engraving. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Savage proof. Small frame Fox case hardened action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in standard “C” pattern with 50 – 60% coverage scroll, surrounding game scenes on sides; a pair of snipe on left, and quail on right. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is above each scene. Bottom of action portrays a setter within a circle. Blued trigger guard has vacant scrolled riband on bow, and SN at grip. Dense, finely stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8” over open sided Jostam pad. Side panels and grip are checkered, and have sgl line borders. Matching slim splinter ejector forend has small inlet ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.616, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a glossy re-black, lettering picked up, engraving slightly softened. Action retains nearly all of a well colored re-hardening, again engraving slightly soft. Stocks have a few light marks in their hand rubbed oil finish, sharp edges a bit rounded. Checkering on forend cleaned up. Checkering on butt somewhat worn. Bores are excellent, with just a hint of frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A fine usable 20 bore. Michael McIntosh estimates a total 413 were made in this grade. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sight. 49417-3 MGM218 IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2402

*A. H. FOX CE GRADE.

SN 29982. Cal. 12 GA 28” Chromox bbls with slightly raised, matted, concave rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads, are engraved with steel info and Fox Philadelphia address on tops. Breech ends have 1-1/2” triangles of simple scroll engraving. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Typical Fox case hardened action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in standard “C” pattern with 50 – 60% coverage scroll, surrounding game scenes on sides; a pair of quail on left, and snipe on right. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is above each scene. Bottom of action portrays a setter within a circle. Blued trigger guard has vacant scrolled riband on bow, and SN at grip. Well marbled, and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over ribbed composition buttplate. Grip cap is embossed “A. H. FOX GUN CO PHILADELPHIA PA”. Side panels and grip are checkered, and have sgl line borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has small inlet ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (Mod), right -.021 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.026. Drop at heel: 3-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of their orig blue with a considerable number of light marks and some cleaned rust, thinning overall. Action has been cleaned to a mottled silver gray with some light pitting and staining. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, with some light marks. Checkering is lightly worn and does not appear to have been re-cut. Bores are excellent with some light striations, and a couple of minor pings. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A decent old Fox. 49417-1 MGM216 IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2403

*EARLY 12 GAUGE A. H. FOX CE GRADE.

SN 18473. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4” Chambers. 32” Krupp steel bbls with slightly raised, matted, concave rib are engraved with steel info and A. H. Fox Philadelphia address on tops. Breech ends have 1-1/2” triangles of simple scroll engraving. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Fox proof. Typical Fox case hardened action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in early “C” pattern with 30 – 40% coverage sprays of light scroll, surrounding game scenes on sides; a pair of quail on left, and snipe on right. “ANSLEY H. FOX” is above each scene. Bottom of action portrays a pointing setter within a circle. Trigger guard has scroll on bow, and SN at grip. Nicely marbled, dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over brown Decelerator pad. Side panels and grip are checkered, and have sgl line borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.039 (full). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 80 – 90% of an old re-blue, with a number of subsequent marks, engraving somewhat softened. Action is cleaned overall to gray with hints of brown. Buttstock retains nearly all of an old oil refinish, sharp edges rounded, checkering re-cut. Forend with replacement wood is a bit loose. Bores are fine with some light pitting and frosting throughout. Action is a bit loose. Ejectors are in time. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sight. 49417-2 MGM219 IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2404

*ELEGANT GEORGE HOENIG ROTARY ACTION 20 GAUGE GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 34. Cal. 20 GA This exceptionally high quality, beautifully machined and finished shotgun, has 28″ bbls fitted with matted solid rib marked with caliber. Bright finished unique rotary action opens by a quarter turn to the right, sliding forward, and tipping down. This creates an exceptionally strong system with no projections. It features toggle safety and dbl triggers. It is engraved with bands of well cut open scroll around action and with well cut shaded scroll on top tang and trigger guard bow. Left side is marked “G. HOENIG BOISSE, ID.” (his early address), top with rotary round action logo, and right with “PATENTED” and SN. Very fine, dark marbled, and well figured, red toned European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over brown Old English pad. Well cut point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching 2-pc forend, has one piece on each side of bbls. Bore diameter: top -.616, bottom -.616. Bore restrictions: top -.018 (mod), bottom -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Aluminum Americase is lined in dark green velvet with George Hoenig “label” embroidered in gold in lid. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with evidence of very little firing, with only a few handling marks, mostly on left side of buttstock. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49100-53 MGM290 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2405

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Important Note: Each shotgun is accompanied by a best quality, leather bound, luggage case with maker’s label and canvas protective cover. Cases are in “As New” condition. Each shotgun is also accompanied by its factory paperwork.

*FINE BRACE C S M C FOX FE .410 AND 28 GAUGE WITH GOLD INLAYS.

SN F205942/ F205943. Cal. 28 ga (2-3/4″ chambers) and .410 (3″ chambers). This well matched brace of small bore Fox guns are both equipped with 26″ bbls with matted, concave game ribs. Tops of bbls are gold inlaid “Made to Order A. H. Fox” and “Chromox. Fluid. Steel”. There are 2-1/2″ triangles of well cut scroll transfixed by gold inlaid lightning bolts on breech ends of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, Fox proof, SNs, and gauge. Makers name and address are stamped on loops. Small case hardened, scallop-backed, Fox type actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE gold inlaid) and gold-plated double triggers. 28 Ga. gun has deeply sculpted fences with double bead and fillet on bottom extending to bbls; otherwise, the engraving of the two guns is quite similar. They have about 90% coverage of well cut scroll in geometric borders, as counterpoint to gold inlays, with a pointing pointer on left sides, and a setter on rights. There are also gold inlaid crenelated flourishes surrounding trigger plate screws and as borders to engraved scenes on trigger guards, with a woodcock on 28 ga. and a duck on the .410. Bottom of each action portrays a fox contemplating a departing grouse. There are four inlaid gold squares on each end of hinge pin and on top lever pivots. “ANSLEY H FOX” is in scrolled band on each side of actions. Trigger guards have gold inlaid SNs at grips. Nicely streaked and lightly figured red toned European walnut buttstocks have checkered wood butts and are checkered in fancy fleur-di-lis style with ribbons through pattern. Side panels are also checkered in fleur-di-lis motif. Matching beavertail, Hessian style, ejector forends have patent dates and gold inlaid SN and grade on interiors of irons, as well as Deeley type releases. According to our consignor, these were probably the first Hessian Style forend FE Grade Guns Manufactured by CSMC as our consignor had a pair of Model 21’s in that configuration and he wanted his Fox Shotguns in the same style. 28 ga.: Bore diameter: left -.550, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (full), right -.020 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. .410 ga.: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.396, right -.404. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little use, and only a few handling/ storage marks. Metal finish on both guns is near new. There are a number of large shrinkage cracks in finish on 28 ga gun with overall finish having a frosted appearance, with some chips in finish at heel. .410 wood has much lighter finish checking, is still smooth and shiny, with some light chips in finish around butt, and a small 1/2″ x 1/16″ sliver of wood missing from right rear of beavertail forend. There is some chipping in finish at front of forend from take down. Guns are mechanically crisp. A stunning pair ready for your favorite quail plantation. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” front beads 49029-18 MGM17 IVORY (42,500-62,500) – Lot 2406

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*NICELY APPOINTED 20 GAUGE CSMC FOX FE.

SN F206014. Cal. 20 ga. 32″ Bbls with narrow, matted game rib, are engraved “KRUPP – FLUID – STEEL” and “MADE TO ORDER – A. H. FOX”. There are 2-1/2″ triangles of large, open, shaded scroll at breech ends, bisected by gold inlaid vine and foliage. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, chamber and gauge, grade, and Fox proof. Makers name and address are on loop. Case hardened, small sized, double ogee backed Fox action features non-automatic safety and gold-plated double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage varying sized open shaded scroll with strap work highlights, within gold inlaid dot and dash borders. Action has other gold highlights, including floral and vine decoration on top, and floral highlights on ends of hinge pin. Scroll surrounds vignettes of game birds with a pair of snipe on left side, and a flushing grouse on right. Bottom of action depicts a flying pheasant with cabin in background under “FOX” inlaid in gold. Scroll engraved trigger guard has gold inlaid foliage on bow and SN at grip. Very fine burl figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt with fleur-di-lis intrusion. Side panels are checkered in like style, as is checkering at grip, which is also divided into segments by uncheckered ribbons. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Deeley release. Iron is engraved with patent information and gold inlaid with SN and grade. Bore diameter: left -.614, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (mod), right -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Essentially as new, Consignor states firing only four shells since proof, retaining essentially all its orig finishes on wood and metal, with only the slightest of handling and assembly marks. 49603-1 MGM373 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2407

*FINELY MATCHED PAIR OF CSMC 28 GAUGE A-10 SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUNS WITH CASES.

SN A10-001757/ A10-001758. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with interchangeable choke tubes, and have matted, ventilated ribs. Top lefts are marked “A-10 AMERICAN” “29 GAUGE 2-3/4″”, top rights with manufacturers name and address. Case hardened, small sized, A10 OU actions feature gold plated single selective triggers and Tony Galazan’s exceptionally well engineered detachable sidelocks, with takedown pins well hidden on right lockplates. Actions are decorated in near full coverage classic small scroll with rose bouquets. “A-10″ is in scroll terminated ribands on each side. Exceptionally well matched feather crotch figured American walnut round knob buttstocks measure 14-5/8” over dark brown leather covered pads. Point pattern checkering is at grips. Matching field forends have Deeley type releases. A10-001757 BBLS: Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. A10-001758 BBLS: Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Aluminum Americase type cases have black canvas outer covers with velcro closures. Cases are lined in black velvet, with embroidered Galazan A-10 logos in lid, and contain instruction booklets, choke tubes and wrenches, as well as bench cloths. CONDITION: Essentially as new, appear unfired, with only the slightest of handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Cases are excellent. 49181-41 MGM445 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2408

*PERFECTLY MATCHED PAIR OF .410 CSMC RBLS WITH CASES.

SN RBL006257/ RBL006258. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. These fine little guns built on miniature boxlock type actions are fitted with 28″ shoe lump bbls with concave game ribs. Bbls are marked “CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MFG. NEW BRITAIN CT. USA” and “RBL 410 3″” on tops. Case hardened actions feature automatic safeties and gold-plated single selective triggers with Model 21 type selector button. Actions are decorated with classic style miniscule scroll with rose bouquet highlights. Trigger plates are marked “RBL 410″. Blued top levers and trigger guards also have scroll embellishments. Perfectly matched, spectacular feather crotch figured American walnut round knob buttstocks measure 14-1/2″ over ribbed composition buttplates. Point pattern checkering is at grips. Matching beavertail ejector forends have Anson type releases. Both guns are probably choked modified and full, and have the same measurements, as follows: Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Leather cases with stitched leather corners have zippered tan canvas outer covers with dark brown leather trim. Interiors are lined in burgundy cloth and have gold embossed black CSMC labels in lids, and contain rosewood and brass cleaning rods with mops, jags, and brushes in black leather cases, snap caps, square oil bottles, and keys. CONDITION: Essentially as new, appears unfired since proof. Cases are nearly as new, as well. 49181-43 MGM372 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2409

*SEMI-RELIEF GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” STYLE SMALL GAUGE THREE BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN W38212. Cal. 20 ga. and 28 ga have 2-3/4″ Chambers, and .410 ga has 3″ chambers. All bbl sets are 26″ and fitted with raised, matted, ventilated ribs. All are marked for skeet and skeet. There are 3″ triangles of varying sized scroll at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with matching numbers and Winchester proofs. Each set has its own forend, and bbls are stamped “1”, “2”, and “3” on loops and front portions of forend irons, and gold inlaid on bottoms of forend irons. .410 Bbls have milled out lightening cuts on flats. Blued flat side action with lightened water table features automatic safety and gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “21-6” style with semi-relief gold inlays, typical of “Grand American” guns. Fences are carved with oak leaves and acorns. Remainder of action has 80% coverage of scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of gold inlaid dogs and birds; a setter on left side, and a pointing pointer on right. Bottom of action depicts a pair of gold inlaid pheasant. Trigger guard bow has a gold portrait of a dog. Exceptional feather crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock and all matching beavertail forends are carved in “21-B” style. BBL set “1” 20 ga.: Bore diameter: left -.612, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (skeet), right -.004 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. BBL set “2” 28 ga.: Bore diameter: left -.550, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (skeet), right -.006 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. BBL set no. “3” .410 ga.: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.406, right -.415. Bore restrictions: left -(skeet), right -(skeet). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Brown leather VC case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli is lined in burgundy cloth, with Winchester gold embossed label in lid, and has space for gun and all sets of bbls. Case contains 2 pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mops, jags, and brushes in two black leather cases, pair of snap caps for each gauge, and a square oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of light use, with high points of carving on fences silvered, otherwise metal is excellent. Buttstock has numerous marks and light scratches, mostly on left side. All bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case leather has numerous scratches and light rubs, a water stain, and a few dents. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth is very fine with some compressions and soiling. Accessories are excellent, near new. 49417-26 MGM405 (26,500-36,500) – Lot 2410

*TASTEFULLY APPOINTED CSMC WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TWO BARREL SMALL GAUGE SET WITH CASE.

SN W38328. Cal. 28 ga (2-3/4” Chambers)/ .410 (3” chambers). Both sets of 32” bbls are fitted with raised, matted, ventilated ribs mounted with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. There are gold bands at breech ends with tendrils of gold inlaid scroll. Bbl flats are stamped with SNs, gauge, and chamber. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with chokes full and full, and with makers name and address (Connecticut Shotgun). Loops are stamped “1” (28 ga) and “2” (.410). Each bbl set has its dedicated forend stamped “1” and “2” on iron. Blued flat side action with milled out water table to reduce weight, features automatic safety and gold-plated sgl trigger. Action is adorned with simple gold wire border inlay with tendrils of scrolled gold wire as counterpoint at rear of action and on sides of floorplate. Trigger guard bow has more gold scroll emanating from central flower. SN is gold inlaid at grip, and stamped on top tang. Superb, oil finished, crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over checkered wood butt. Large panels of point pattern checkering with beaded borders are at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail braced forends have inset ebony tips, and typical Model 21 J-spring releases with knurled secondary locks. BBL set no. “1”: Drop at heel: 2-3/8“, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. BBL set no. “2”: Drop at heel: 2-3/8“, drop at comb: 1-5/16“. Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Green canvas case with tan leather trim and combination lock, is lined in green felt, and contains 2 Galazan marked boxes containing gold-plated snap caps. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, showing little evidence of being fired. There is only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Case is excellent. This would make a great small bore clays gun. 49100-8 MGM221 IVORY (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2411

*ULTRA RARE 32 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 ENGRAVED IN GRADE “21-6” STYLE AND CARVED IN “21-A” STYLE WITH CASE.

SN 17874. Cal. 32 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ bbls fitted with raised, matted, ventilated ribs are marked for IC and mod. Top of left bbl is marked “MODEL 21” and Winchester trademark, and “32 GAUGE 2-3/4″”. There are 3″ triangles of varying sized scroll at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with matching numbers, and Winchester proofs. Blued flat side action features automatic safety and gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “21-6″ style. Fences are carved with oak leaves and acorns. Remainder of action has near coverage of scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of dogs and birds; a setter on left side, and a pointing pointer on right. Bottom of action depicts a pair of pheasant. Trigger guard bow has a portrait of a dog. Nicely feather crotch figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over checkered wood butt. Stock and matching beavertail forend are carved in “21-A” style. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.510, right -.515. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Old leather case is lined in green cloth, has new gold embossed Model 21 label in lid, along with two older Model 21 labels, without any information filled in. Case contains exterior straps. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the lightest of handling marks in all factory quality finishes. Mechanically crisp. Case leather has considerable tape marks, rubs, and scrapes, corners fraying, with some bits missing. Handle missing. Interior cloth considerably stained and discolored, labels fine. 49601-1 MGM407 (35,000-45,000) – Lot 2412