Revised: 9/14/2016

Printed descriptions and images in the catalog for lots 1005 & 1006 are incorrect. The images and descriptions online are correct, this is what we are selling.

*BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN.

SN 58868V70. Cal. 20 ga. 28″. Ventilated rib, marked 2-3/4″ & 3″ chambers, choke markings IC/MOD, single front bead. Gold washed single selective trigger. Auto ejectors. Receiver bbl engraved with Diana pattern. Receiver signed A. Marechal on left side with pheasant scene, ducks on right side, quail on floorplate, rabbits on trigger bow. Stock configured in FKST, select fancy figured walnut.. LOP 14-1/8″. Non-auto safety. Browning marked buttplate. Accompanied by Browning Hartmann 2-bbl luggage case. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains nearly all blue finish. 28″ set with light wear, scattered pin pricks on top bbl above forend, nicks at rib edge. Mirror bores. Receiver & forend metal work shows very light oxidation. Wood finish is mostly good with numerous handling marks in buttstock & both forends. Gun is tight with orig bbl set, operates crisply, strong ejectors. 50595-70 TJW (6,000-9,000) – Lot 1005

Revised: 9/7/2016

Printed descriptions and images in the catalog for lots 1005 & 1006 are incorrect. The images and descriptions online are correct, this is what we are selling.

*HIGH CONDITION CASED BROWNING DIANA GRADE 20 GAUGE SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN TWO BARREL SET.

SN 60830V70. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ ventilated rib bbls, marked 2-3/4″ & 3″ chambers, F/F chokes. Bradley type front & mid beads. Auto ejectors. Diana grade engraving, left side with pheasants, right side with ducks, floorplate with quail, trigger bow with bunnies. Signed by J.M. Debrus. Gold washed single selective trigger. Gun is mounted in select fancy figured walnut with FKST configuration. Leather covered recoil pad. LOP 13-7/8″ over pad. Non-auto safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very good plus. Bbls retain nearly all blued finish with a group of marks on lower bbl by muzzle & minor blue loss from sliding forend ahead. Cataloger observes no evidence of oxidation on external metal surfaces around wood. Slight wear to finish by safety. Wood has been treated to a beautiful gloss finish with light handling marks, checkering sharp, some marks appear to be below finish. Mirror bores. Top lever far right. Fine mechanics, gun is tight, strong ejectors Case shows light wear inside & out, clear tape applied to top lid. 50595-77 TJW (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1006

Revised: 9/23/2016

Please Note: As the cataloger noted, this gun has custom work which includes custom stock and forend. Engraving more closely resembles C1 quality.

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED PRE-WAR CUSTOM D-3 SHOTGUN.

SN 4871. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls, ventilated rib, twin beads, 2-3/4″ chambers, marked FULL/FULL chokes. Single selective trigger. Auto ejectors. Beautiful floral engraved receiver with banknote scroll. Top lever, forend iron & long tang trigger bow with touches of scroll work. Beautifully grained walnut with fine line checkering, straight grip buttstock. Forend with engraved horseshoe cap. Solid red pad. LOP 14-3/4″. Non-auto safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Fine. Lustrous bbl blue with slight loss at muzzles, minor handling marks. Mirror bores. Receiver & other components in high condition. Fine screws. Wonderful gloss stock finish with the most minor handling marks. Top lever far right. Gun is tight, fine mechanics, strong ejectors. 50595-32 TJW (3,750-5,750) C&R – Lot 1010

Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: Great News!! This lot is accompanied by a Browning factory letter.

*LOVELY BROWNING TROMBONE 22 CALIBER RIFLE ENGRAVED BY JOSE BARTEN FOR BROWNING COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION.

SN 166PW01053. Cal. 22 LR. 22″ bbl. Sporting sights. Receiver engraved by master Jose Barten, replicating Grade III by Felix Funken. Only 60 of these rifles were produced & this one is numbered on floorplate 55/60. Rifle features a running fox on left side, a hunting dog on right side, all surrounded by foliate scroll. Receiver is bright finish. Stock & forend in highly figured Claro hand checkered walnut with round knob grip. Gun is accompanied by custom fitted burgundy luggage case & orig shipping box. CONDITION: Very fine. This collector grade rifle appears virtually “as new”, slight wear lines on mag tube from operation. Wood finish is nearly flawless. Case & box excellent. A very hard to find Browning Trombone. 50179-7 TJW (4,500-8,000) – Lot 1040

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Revised: 9/14/2016

Please note: There are certifiable antique ivory beads (2mm and 4mm) on each barrel. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase.

*PARKER DHE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 173750. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Titanic steel bbls. MOD & FULL chokes. 2-5/8″ chambers. Double beads. No. 2 frame. Case colored ejector action with scroll engraving surrounding vignettes of dogs on sides with flying fowl on the bottom. Miller single selective trigger. Replacement beavertail forearm and capped pistol grip stock of fancy walnut with point pattern hand checkering. LOP: 14-3/8″ over Pachmayr black ventilated pad. CONDITION: Bbls retain over 80% orig blue with scattered scratches and marks. Good bright bores. Frame has slightly faded re-case colored finish. Trigger guard bow has fading blue. Stock shows scattered scratches and marks. 51043-1 DS (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1056

Revised: 9/30/2016

Please Note: The beavertail forearm has been replaced.

*RARE PARKER GHE SHOTGUN NICELY OPTIONED.

SN 241294. Cal. 20 ga. 30″ bbls, marked 2-3/4″ chambers, MOD/IM chokes. Twin bead sights, concave matted rib. Beavertail forend. GH ejector receiver “O frame”. Left side engraved with two ducks in flight. Right side engraved with two quail. Floorplate engraved with two pheasants. “Parker” engraved on bottom of frame. Crisp screws. Single selective trigger. Straight grip with 3 point checkering. Highly figured marble cake walnut buttstock. Solid red “Noshoc” pad. Initial shield in toe line. LOP 14″, DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/8″. Safety immobile. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain most blue which is starting to tone. Wear at muzzles. Slight peppering oxidation at front 7″ of left bbl. Bright unpitted bores. Receiver retains a majority of faded case color with most loss at carry area. Trigger bow bright blue, showing light wear. Stock and forend have been professionally refreshed, checkering enhanced. Top lever right. Gun is tight, operates crisply, strong ejectors. Uniquely configured GHE with tons of eye appeal. 50595-10 TJW (5,000-8,000) C&R – Lot 1062

Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: Serial number is actually 234978, not 284978.

*VERY PLEASING PARKER BROTHERS GHE GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 234978. Cal. 12ga. Chambers 2-3/4″, 30″ Parker Special Steel bbl, 1-1/2″ frame and concave matted rib with dbl bead. Chokes MOD/FULL. Splinter forend. GHE engraved ejector action with game bird vignettes engraved on each side as well as floorplate. Generous coverage on balance of receiver with scroll. Dbl triggers. Pistol grip with Parker Brothers grip cap. Black rubber recoil pad. 14-1/4″ LOP over pad. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/2″. Automatic safety. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90%+ orig blue. Bbls ring true. Bores are bright, shiny and unpitted. No dents or dings. Minor handling marks. Sharp GHE markings. Receiver retains an ample amount of orig color, strongest in protected areas with fading and wear to carry points. Trigger bow is silvered from use with pleasing blue/brown patina. Screws are excellent. Nice fit and finish to stock and forend. Finish has been added and checkering is clean. Unengraved initial shield on toe line. Top lever right of center. Gun opens and closes with authority, strong ejectors. A very impressive GHE Grade steel bbld Parker. 50403-2 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1065

Revised: 9/29/2016

Please Note: Cataloger error – there is no shipping box with this lot.

Please Note: This is double trigger, not single selective and splinter forend, not beavertail.

*CSMC RBL LAUNCH 20 GAUGE EDITION SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND SHIPPING BOX.

SN RBL004120. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ chambers. 28″ bbls with interchangeable chokes. Gorgeous case colored action with 80% coverage large scroll engraving, marked RBL on bottom. Single selective trigger. Ejectors. Beautifully figured oil finished straight grip stock with ribbed buttplate. Beavertail forend. In maker’s case with all accessories. CONDITION: Basically new, possibly test fired only. This is a fantastic quality all American made gun. Would make an exceptional investment or cherished field gun. 50991-1 FTL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1088

Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: Description states “ejector not kicking”. After checking it again, the ejector is working fine.

*PARKER S.B. GRADE SINGLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

SN 235738. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ bbl, ventilated rib, 2-3/4″ chamber, IM choke. Twin ivory beads. Trap style forend. Auto ejector. B Grade engraved receiver with lovely banknote scroll engraving, floral engraving on floorplate. Straight grip stock with elaborate fleur-de-lis carving & checkering. Unengraved oval in toe line. Brown white line ventilated recoil pad with 3 black spacers. LOP 14-1/2″. DAC 1-3/8″. DAH 2″. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains nearly all “factory look” reblue with minor handling marks. Bright bore, lightly frosted. Traces of case color on receiver, mostly around top, rear of floorplate & protected areas, balance going to gray/silver. Trigger bow reblued. Light refinish to wood with areas thinning on buttstock. Normal handling marks, checkering sharp. Top lever at center. Gun is tight, mechanics good but ejector not kicking. 50994-11 TJW (4,000-6,000) C&R; IVORY – Lot 1090

Revised: 9/21/2016

Please Note: Great News!! The lot comes with an extra set of barrels which aren’t mentioned in the description. Also accompanied by a factory letter that confirms current configuration.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TOURNAMENT SKEET GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 3837. Cal. 12ga. Factory marked on left bbl 2-3/4″ chambers, 26″ bbls with concave matted rib, Bradley type red front bead, metal center bead. Marked “WINCHESTER – 12 GAUGE” on left bbl side. Factory choke markings “WS-1” “WS-2” on underside of bbls. Winchester proof marks on bbl flats with all other standard markings evident. Beavertail forend with kidney-shaped checkering pattern with “TOURNAMENT SKEET” on floorplate ahead of trigger bow. Winchester address and patent markings as well as proof mark on water table. Winchester sgl selective trigger. This Model 21 has an uncapped pistol grip with fluted comb on a nice figured piece of walnut. Tournament skeet style checkered butt. 14-1/8″ LOP. DAC 1-1/2″, DAH 2-1/4″. Non-automatic safety. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Fine. This Model 21 has had all of its metal work completely restored in an extremely top shelf fashion. Bbls retain all of their reapplied finish. Winchester script on side of left bbl is very light. Bores are bright, shiny and unpitted; no dings or dents. This gun’s receiver has all of its finish with no blue loss. Some areas of receiver show a light plum hue. No blue loss to floorplate, trigger bow, top lever or tang. “TOURNAMENT SKEET” marking is evident yet a touch light. Forend latch assembly and forend iron have 100% blue. Forend is excellent with one small dent on rear portion of bottom checkering edge. Retains all of its finish. Buttstock has perfect fit all around and appears to be orig finish with some dulling in grip area. Very, very, very minor handling marks. Butt checkering remains sharp other than towards very top of comb edge. Top lever is nicely right of center. Gun is tight and operates crisply. A great looking Tournament Skeet with popular dimensions. 50387-23 TJW (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1176

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Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: This firearm is a Pre-64, not Pre-364 as noted in the catalog title.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 ALASKAN PRE-64 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 408597. Cal. 338 Win Mag. Alaskan grade rifle as produced from 1959-1963. 25″ bbl with fitted ramp front sight and folding leaf rear sight. Walnut Monte Carlo stock with orig solid red recoil pad, sling swivels and standard pattern hand checkering. SN marking on bottom of bolt unusually dark and strong. Orig bolt tag with proper SN is still in place on bolt handle. Includes orig box with properly numbered label and hand tag. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: 99% blue showing very slight edge wear on floorplate. Stock finish is very good showing only a few light indentations and marks. Bore very good. Box lid has tear 14-1/2″ from label end. Label is slightly faded. 50387-16 DS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1201

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Revised: 9/29/2016

Please Note: The caliber was not mentioned in description; the caliber is 7mm Mauser.

*WINCHESTER PRE-64 MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 294215. Post-war standard grade rifle with 24″ bbl. Bbl has “50” date marking on bottom with proper vintage “3C” format roll die marking. Stippled ramp hooded front sight with Marbles “69” folding leaf rear sight. Bolt is numbered to rifle. Monte Carlo walnut stock with hand checkering, sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: Bbl and action retain over 95% blue. Bolt handle shows slight fading. Floorplate and trigger plate screws show screwdriver distortion. Very good stock finish showing widely scattered scratches and marks. Very good bore. 50387-14 DS (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1204

Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: The lot does come with a spare barrel and case. It does not come with the scope as shown in photographs. It is sold as described in the catalog.

*CASED SAVAGE MODEL 99 COMBINATION SET .300 SAV AND .410 BARREL.

SN 339987. Cal. 300 Sav. 24″ rnd bbl, sporting front & rear sights. Takedown. Brass rotary mag. Case colored lever. Checkered capped pistol grip stock & forend. Right side of buttstock has tacked on oval brass medallion marked “Souvenir / Sportsman Show” with bull moose in center. Savage serrated steel buttplate. Gun is accompanied with 24″ .410 interchangeable bbl with single front bead. Orig Savage black leatherette covered carrying case. Case retains all of its nickel exterior hardware, handle is missing. Interior with purple crushed velvet lining and Savage logo affixed to inside of lid. 2-pc wiping rod. CONDITION: Good. Both bbls are orig Savage blued finish with areas of light wear & handling marks. Rifle bore good, needs cleaning. 410 bore excellent. Receiver with most of its orig blue, high edge wear. Lever has much of orig color. Stock & forend finish flaking heavily with minor handling marks. Small repaired chip at toe. Mechanics are good. Case is in above average condition inside & out. 50994-7 TJW (2,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 1226

Revised: 9/29/2016

Please Note: The description should include the serial number 4252. The gun was refinished by Doug Turnbull Restorations (see invoice online) which is for engraving the bolt in oak leaf pattern, bluing and aging only the bolt, refinishing the buttplate and buttplate screws.

*CHARMING FACTORY ENGRAVED DELUXE MARLIN SLIDE ACTION RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 22 LR. 23″ oct bbl with engraving at breech. Standard front and rear sights. Receiver and bolt fully engraved. Left side oval vignette with bull and cow moose in forest, right side oval with running buck deer, both with stippled backgrounds. Balance of sides covered with oak leaf and scroll with stippling. Top of receiver engraved with oak leaf and stippling with scroll at rear. Underside of receiver treated to scroll and wavy lines with touches of scroll on borders of trigger guard. Border line engraving on checkered hammer. Steel buttplate treated to scroll engraving as well. Straight grip, finely checkered buttstock and forend in fine American walnut with robust grain and feather crotch figure. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains orig thinning blue with oxidation speckling throughout, noticeable wear at carry point. Magazine tube silvering. Receiver retains an even blue/brown patina. Bolt and hammer with strong orig blue. Buttstock and forend in wonderful condition with some minor nicks and retain a lovely rubbed oil finish. Pitted bore remains fairly bright. Sound mechanics. Truly a charming little engraved Marlin 22 with big game scenes. 50426-9 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1232

Revised: 9/21/2016

Please Note: The catalog description in the printed catalog is correct, however, the images are incorrect. Both the description and images are correct online.

*LOT OF TWO MARLIN MODEL 27-S SLIDE ACTION TAKEDOWN RIFLES.

1) MARLIN 27-S. NSN. Cal. 25 RF. 24″ oct bbl, plain front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight. Takedown receiver. Button release on right side. Dark walnut with unusually nice figure, straight grip stock with smooth forend. Steel crescent butt. CONDITION: Good plus. Barrel and magazine tube have majority of their orig blue. Scattered dings and wear to sharp edges. Action bar going to silver. Receiver maintains a majority of its bright blue with minor scratches, edge wear. Left side toning to patina. Screws fine. Forend and buttstock sound and fit nicely. Shows nice amount of orig varnish with some areas of thinning and scattered handling marks. Buttplate toning to silver. Bright bore, strong rifling. Mechanics good. C&R 2) MARLIN 27-S. NSN. Cal. 25 RF. 24″ rnd bbl, sporting bead front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight. Takedown receiver. Sliding button on right side of receiver. Walnut grooved forend and straight grip stock. Steel crescent buttplate. CONDITION: About fine. Barrel and magazine tube retain most of their orig bright blue with slight wear at muzzle. Scattered handling marks. Wear to action bar. Receiver has nearly all of its orig deep blue with wear to sharp edges and faint scratching. Trigger guard and tang show little wear. Model designation on top tang filled with white highlight. Orig wood finish with some scuffing, wear and scratching. Minor dings and bumps scattered throughout. Bright bore, sharp rifling. Good mechanics. C&R 50426-15, 50426-16 TJW (1,800-2,700) – Lot 1235

Revised: 9/23/2016

Please Note: Gun engraving and checkering pattern is Grade “E” quality, not “F” quality as stated in the catalog.

*WONDERFUL ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 12 F GRADE SLIDE ACTION RIFLE.

SN 62081. Cal. 22 LR. Beautiful factory engraved Remington rifle with 24″ oct bbl, Lyman front sight, correct bbl sight with fold down tang sight. Receiver is wonderfully engraved in F style with large vignettes of two rabbits in field surrounded by diamond on left side and a squirrel sitting on the ground on the right side, all surrounded by full coverage foliate arabesque style engraving with wavy line and punch dot borders. Top of receiver with full engraved coverage and inscribed “MADE FOR / HERBERT W. HEGELE M.D. / PORTLAND OREGON”. Underside of receiver and trigger guard engraved to match. SN engraved on bottom front of receiver. Engraving at bbl breech and mag bands. Lovely deluxe grained walnut with areas of heavy figure. Capped pistol grip. Remington/UMC crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good plus. Bbl and mag tube retain most of their blue with areas of slide wear on mag and action bar. Scattered minor handling marks. Receiver retains most of its factory blue with very sharp engraving with slight carry wear on bottom and sharp edges. Excellent wood finish which appears orig with several bumps and bruises on buttstock with small chip out of bottom of forend, easily remedied. Bright shiny bore. 50426-33 TJW (6,000-9,000) C&R – Lot 1237

Revised: 9/23/2016

Please Note: Great News!! The engraving is Grade “D” quality, not “B” quality as stated in the catalog.

*ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 12B SLIDE ACTION RIFLE.

SN 226288. Cal. 22 LR. 24″ oct bbl, Lyman front sight and Marbles rear sight. Correct folding tang sight. Receiver is wonderfully factory engraved with large vignettes of 2 rabbits in field scene left side and a squirrel in a tree on the right side, all surrounded by full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with wavy line and dot border. Receiver top engraved with large foliate arabesque pattern. Trigger guard engraved to match. Receiver and trigger guard have SN engraved. Wood is beautiful with honey and chocolate figure. Pistol grip stock with Remington hard rubber grip cap. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain strong orig blue with slight muzzle and edge wear and moderate pump action wear. Receiver with 90% dull orig blue. Wood is sound with a minor nick or two, otherwise retains about all of a fine professionally restored finish. Good mechanics, bright bore. 50426-35 TJW (5,000-8,000) C&R – Lot 1239

Revised: 10/1/2016

Please Note: Serial number is 48702.

*WONDERFUL FACTORY ENGRAVED PEERLESS GRADE REMINGTON MODEL 24 SEMI-AUTO RIFLE.

SN 48702. Cal. 22 LR. 21″ rnd bbl, wonderful 3 position rotating King front sight, orig rear bbl sight, rare King tang sight. Receiver is D style engraved with large arabesque scroll pattern on both right and left sides and receiver top and trigger guard. Borders covered by wavy line and punch dot engraving. Wood is deluxe grade with prominent grain with Remington capped pistol grip. Remington/UMC steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very good plus. Bbl retains orig blue with thinning and wear at muzzle and scattered handling marks, starting to tone. Receiver with deep blue and minor wear to high edges. Trigger shows vivid case color. Screws are fine. Bolt shows wear and discoloration. Wood appears to retain orig finish, in excellent condition. Checkering sharp with scattered handling marks. Bright bore. A very unusual collection quality rare engraved Model 24. 50426-20 TJW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1240

Revised: 10/3/2016

Please Note: Metal has also been refinished.

*ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 12A SLIDE ACTION RIFLE.

SN 72668. Cal. 22 LR. 24″ oct bbl, standard front and rear sights. Receiver is engraved with large vignettes of two running rabbits in field scene on left side and a squirrel in tree on right side, surrounded by arabesque scroll with a wavy line and punch dot border. Top of receiver is large arabesque pattern. Trigger guard and floorplate engraved to match and front bottom of receiver has SN engraved. Wood is handsome nicely grained deep honey colored walnut with bullet shaped forend and checkered pistol grip stock with Remington hard rubber grip cap. CONDITION: Very good, as partially refinished. Bbl and mag tube retain areas of strong blue with many patches going to plum. Assorted handling marks. Receiver is richly blued with loss on sharp edges and minor scratches. Takedown screw is gone to patina. Buttstock and forend appear to be excellent quality refinish with sharp checkering. Bright bore. A handsomely engraved Remington Model 12. 50426-32 TJW (2,000-2,500) C&R – Lot 1241

Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: The photographs in the printed catalog are incorrect. The correct photographs are online. The description is correct.

*LOT OF FOUR COLLECTOR QUALITY REMINGTON .22 RIFLES.

1) REMINGTON 121. SN 125818. Cal. 22 LR. Model 121 with 24″ bbl, gold bead front sight, orig rear sight. Takedown receiver. Uncapped pistol grip. Remington marked steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel and magazine tube retain a generous amount of factory blue with muzzle wear. Receiver and trigger guard with light wear to high edges. Buttstock and forend are sound and virtually unmarked. Mechanics good. Bright bore. C&R 2) REMINGTON 241. SN 63982. Cal. 22 LR. Model 241 w/ Box. 24″ rnd bbl, factory sights. Takedown receiver. Uncapped pistol grip stock with tubular magazine through butt. Remington marked steel buttplate. Accompanied by orig box identified by SN with dividers, wax wrapper, and orig brochures. CONDITION: As new with traces of factory cosmoline. Retains all blue, vivid case color on trigger. Wood finish is orig and unmarred. Buttplate shows no wear. Mint bore. Box is tight and sound. C&R 3) REMINGTON 12C. SN 640672. Cal. 22 LR. Model 12C with 24″ oct bbl, factory sights. Takedown action. Uncapped pistol grip. Steel crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Receiver, Barrel and magazine tube retain a vast majority of orig deep blue, showing some wear to sharp edges. Buttstock and forend with what appears to be factory finish with numerous small nicks and tiny dents. May have finish added. Buttplate light wear. Mechanics good. Bright bore. C&R 4) REMINGTON 341-P. SN 27388. Cal. 22 LR. Model 341-P with 24″ rnd bbl, hooded front sight with insert, receiver mounted peep sight with aperture. Bright polished bolt. Uncapped pistol grip. Remington logo buttplate. CONDITION: Good plus. Metal finishes on gun are orig and starting to tone to brown. Carry wear at breech. Stock has had finish added. Good mechanics. Good bore. C&R 50426-21, 50426-22, 50426-24, 50426-29 TJW (3,000-4,500) – Lot 1246

Revised: 10/1/2016

Please Note: This fine little gun is a Model 215 not a 216 as stated in the catalog. The current retail value is over $9,000.

*FINE GRULLA MODEL 216 SIDELOCK 28 GA GAME GUN.

SN 31-03-187-04. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 28″ bbls with screw in choke tubes (IC/Mod installed). Coin finish, hand detachable sidelock action with full coverage engraving in floral sprays and scroll work. Maker’s name in ribands. Double trigger, beetle back safety, auto ejectors. Stock in fancy European walnut, splinter forend, straight grip, checkered butt. 14-1/2″ LOP. 5 lbs. 13 oz. CONDITION: Very fine as new retaining virtually all of its factory finishes. Bright bores, crisp mechanics, action tight. 50973-19 JWD (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1303

Revised: 9/21/2016

Please Note: Great News!! Safety not stuck in place, it is fine and correct. This model allows user to lock out these functions with set screws.

*SUPERB KREIGHOFF K-80 CROWN GRADE SHOTGUN SIX BARREL SET.

SN 11970. Cal 12/20/28/410. SK/SK all bbls. 28″ vent-rib bbls (with Tula choked and ported 12 ga bbls only). 20 & 410 bbls have Kolar adjustable weights installed. All four bbls SN matched. 5th bbl: 12 ga. 30″, 2-3/4″ chambers with forcing cones opened, Briley choke tubes installed. 6th bbl: 12 ga. 28″, 3″ chambers with forcing cones opened vent-rib and ported Briley external extended choke tubes installed. Ejectors. PLEASE NOTE: NEITHER 5th/6th BBL SN’s MATCH GUN. All bbls have faux-ivory beads. Exquisite game scene in gold relief over foliate, scroll, and forest blued receiver background. Gold crown and “K-80 SHOTGUNS OF ULM W. GERMANY” on bottom of receiver. Single adj. gold trigger. Gold crown on top lever. Nicely marbled palm-swelled pistol-grip stock. 14-3/4″ LOP over rubber pad. Americase Aluminum travel case for gun/4 ga bbl set. Additional Kreighoff Aluminum travel case for 5th/6th bbls & spare Briley extended choke tubes. CONDITION: Gun retains virtually all finish on receiver and bbls. Possible replacement stock as rear trigger guard tang shows thinning blue. Trigger/bbl selector inoperative. Safety stuck in fire position. Forend will not latch properly on 6th set of bbls. Gun in very excellent overall mechanical condition. 50973-10 FTL (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1331

Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: The weight of the gun is actually 5 lbs. 12 oz., not 5 lbs. 1 oz.

*FABULOUS BERETTA MODEL AS-20-EL SPORTING SHOTGUN.

SN 16472. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Cham. 28″ vent rib bbls, IC/Mod choke. Dainty scalloped receiver with full coverage open scroll engraving, single non-selective trigger, auto ejectors. European walnut stock with slender finely checkered forend, sweeping half pistol grip, 14″ LOP over solid brown recoil pad. 5 lbs. 1 oz. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun retains most of its factory finish with only light edge wear and handling marks throughout. Bright shiny bores, mechanics crisp, action tight. 50595-21 JWD (3,500-5,000) C&R – Lot 1345

Revised: 9/21/2016

Please Note: Cataloger stated Bolivian crest was contemporary and therefore used an appropriate estimate. It has been brought to our attention that there are a couple of other alterations and therefore we are selling the gun with no guarantee.

*◊ FINE CASED LUGER 1908 COMMERCIAL WITH BOLIVIAN CREST.

SN 52346. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with “BUG” proofs and full SN on bottom. Bolivian crest that appears to be contemporary above the chamber. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. “BU” proofs on breech block and left receiver. No hold open. “P-701” stamped inside front frame well. “CARGADO” marked extractor. “SEGURO” marked safety. Numbered on gun are matching including checkered walnut grips that have been numbered to match. Plain wood bottom mag, with 2 WWI era numbered mags, and a cleaning rod/oiler in a fitted black pebble grained case with brass fittings and leather handle. A green cabochon surrounded by gold embossing on top of lid. Case bottom and fitted interior are green felt. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Fine, 95% blue and straw with contemporary touch-up on several areas. Grips are worn and oil soaked. Bore is bright and sharp. Mag has minor nicks and dings on bottom. Extra mags have light corrosion on bodies and one of the wood bottoms is cracked. Cleaning rod/oiler is excellent. Interior felt is worn on edges and corners and there are minor oil stains from pistol and accessories. Case exterior leather is scuffed on edges with appropriate wear for age. The leather handle has broken off and is inside the case. 49829-132 BWS (2,500-3,500) C&R – Lot 1503

Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: The barrel length is 6″ not 8″.

*SPECTACULAR JOHN MARTZ 45 ACP NAVY MODEL STAINLESS STEEL LUGER.

SN 5919. Cal. 45 ACP. Masterfully made by John Martz. Bbl has 8″ stainless steel bbl with drift adjustable sight marked “45 ACP JVM” on bottom. Right side of frame is marked “Made in Germany”. Top of toggle with the Martz logo of “JVM” inside of a circle. Equipped with a slide adjustable Navy pattern rear sight adjustable to 200. Checkered grips made of highly figured dark walnut. Levers, trigger, and magazine release are straw finished. Balance of pistol is in a matte stainless steel polish. Estimated to be 25 or less of these Navy models produced. All internal parts numbered to match. Comes complete with spare magazine and factory paperwork. CONDITION: Overall no evidence of use other than possible test fire. No amount of distress has been found. A masterfully manufactured interpretation of the famed Navy Luger. 51034-1 TDW (3,500-6,500) – Lot 1527

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Revised: 10/3/2016

Please Note: There is no box or accessories included with this lot. (The box and accessories belong with lot number 1529.)

*◊ EXCEPTIONAL SIG P210-6 WITH BOX AND ACCESSORIES.

SN P64043. Cal. 9mm. Blue finish overall, single action operation, and 8-rnd capacity with 4-3/4″ bbl. Smooth walnut combat grips. Type -6 variation with fixed sights and gloss blue finish. Manufactured in 1981 for European sale with no retailer’s information on firearm. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Exceptional overall, with very slight finish wear at forward end of frame and heel of butt and showing very little actual use. Non-skid shooter’s tape has been applied to right grip handle but easily removed if one wished to do so. The SIG 210 is still considered the finest 9mm military handgun ever developed and while there are an abundance of former military and police variations for sale commercial variations such as this are not often offered. 49829-190 TDW (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1528

Revised: 10/3/2016

Please Note: Great News!! There is a box and accessories included with this lot.

*◊ EXCEPTIONALLY SCARCE SIG NEUHAUSEN P210-2 CALIBER 7.65 PARABELLUM.

SN C92096. Cal. 7.65 PARA. Exceptionally uncommon Sig Neuhausen Manufacture Model P210-2 factory chambered for the 7.65 PARA cartridge with 2-pc military pattern black checkered grips with fixed sights and 2-pc wood grooved target stocks. Packaged in its factory numbered shipping box with Swiss instruction manual and nicely not retailer marked for export. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection, Germany. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine and near new, with little to no evidence of actual use. All orig finish remains and grips are as same like new. Spare wooden grips have had some styrofoam padding from the shipping box adhere to them but should easily clean off. Factory shipping box has both labels indicating SN and the 210-2 configuration. 49829-187 TDW (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1529

Revised: 10/2/2016

Please Note: The estimate should be $3,000 – $5,000 for this lot.

*FABULOUS CUSTOM ENGRAVED WALTHER PPK-DURAL BY GINO CARGNEL.

SN 518677. Cal. 32 ACP. Spectacular Gino Cargnel engraved pistol on rare lightweight DURAL frame with 3-1/4″ bbl, fixed sights and custom checkered 2-pc buffalo horn grips. Pistol is wonderfully engraved by Gino Cargnel and signed on right frame adjacent to SN. Slide is very tastefully engraved with highly detailed raised two color gold inlays of oak leaves and acorns, as is the trigger guard. SN and Walther banner on slide are also inlaid in gold. Dural frame has similar oak leaf and acorn motif engraved on the front strap, web and sides. A rare configuration for the PPK, now discontinued. CONDITION: Appears new and unfired, rear sight appears never to have been installed. 50860-1 (2,000-3,500) C&R – Lot 1584

Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: Due to a typographical error, the estimate should be $3,000-$5,000.

*PRIME COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL 45 COMMERCIAL WITH BOX AND PAPERWORK.

SN 332 401-C. Cal. 45ACP. 5″ bbl. Blue finish slide and frame in near new condition, standard commercial markings, manufactured 1969, with Colt monogrammed plastic grips and Colt marked mag. With orig numbered Colt box with label. CONDITION: Near new with very minor traces of box wear, has orig numbered factory box with Colt ppw. Box is good with scuff on top. 50827-23 TDW (1,800-2,500) – Lot 1649

Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: Due to a typographical error, the estimate should be $2,500-$3,500.

*SHILOH SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE WITH TUBE TELESCOPE AND EXTRA SET OF IRON SIGHTS.

SN B-288. Cal. 40-90. 30″ heavy oct bbl. Blue and case color finish. Nicely figured American walnut stocks with pistol grip, cheek piece, and hard rubber shotgun buttplate. “HAKKO 6X15” brass tube telescope in adjustable mounts. Double set triggers. Checkered lower tang. Included is a set of loading dies for this rifle along with 48 rounds of loaded ammunition and 21 fired cases. Also included are the original fixed sights and a Shiloh Sharps vernier tang sight. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent. Bbl retains 98% of original matte blue finish with slight high point wear and few small scratches on either side of bbl. Bbl markings are sharp. Bore is excellent with strong rifling. Receiver retains 99% of the original case colored finish. Lock plate, hammer and trigger guard also retain 98% of the original case colored finish with some thinning on bottom of lever. Set triggers function perfectly. Stocks are very fine with only the slightest handling marks. Hard rubber buttplate is very good with sharp checkering and a couple of small dents. Vernier tang sight needs small repair. This is a fine Shiloh Sharps model 1874 sporting rifle that would require a two-year wait if it was to be purchased new today. 51015-9 TEP (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2023A

Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: Photos are reversed with lot 2053 in the printed catalog. The correct photos are shown online.

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 OCTAGON BARREL RIFLE WITH SPECIAL ORDER 26″ BARREL.

SN 216991B. Cal. 38WCF. 26″ oct bbl. Full magazine. Blue finish. Receiver is of the stepped variety. Straight grain American walnut stocks with crescent butt. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine tube show a plumb-brown patina overall with some blue in protected areas. Sights are good. Bore is frosty with visible rifling. Receiver retains 10% orig blue and protected areas with the balance turning a gray-brown patina. Traces of fire-blue on the loading gate. Elevator has been slightly cleaned with a clear cal marking. Tang markings are sharp. Stocks are very good, slightly undersized with mars and dents, commensurate of the age of the rifle. A very good antique 73 rifle made in 1886 with a special order 26″ bbl. 50935-17 TEP (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2038

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Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: The barrel is round, not octagon.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 OCTAGON BARREL RIFLE WITH TANG SIGHT AND CRESCENT BUTTPLATE.

SN 121556. Cal. 45-70. 26″ rnd bbl. Full magazine. Blue finish. Adjustable tang sight. Straight grain American walnut stocks with crescent butt. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine tube retain 50% blue finish turning plumb-brown toward the muzzle. Bbl markings are sharp. Rear sight mortise has been plugged. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver retains 50% orig blue finish with carry wear on the bottom and the upper ring. Bolt retains 80% blue. Hammer and lever retain generous traces of case color in protected areas. Tang marking is sharp. Sight is very good. Stocks are very good and full size and show an old re-varnish with some slight marring. A nice 86 in a popular cal. 50707-9 TEP (2,500-5,000) C&R – Lot 2052

Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: Photos are reversed with lot 2038 in the printed catalog. The correct photos are shown online.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH VERY RARE HALF MAGAZINE.

SN 137781A. Cal. 45-70. 22″ bbl. Half magazine. Blue finish. Straight grain American walnut stocks with carbine butt plate. Saddle ring on left side of receiver. CONDITION: Very good. Carbine is a silver-gray patina overall that was lightly cleaned years ago. Bbl markings are sharp. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver is silver-gray overall with some slight erosion on the upper left side and the upper right side by the trigger. Hammer and lever are a gray-brown patina overall. Tang markings are sharp and clear. Bolt retains 50% blue finish. Stocks are very good with only minor handling marks overall. This is an opportunity to obtain a model 86 carbine in extremely rare configuration. 50935-19 TEP (11,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 2053

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Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: Front bead sight is missing.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE ROUND BARREL RIFLE.

SN 130409a. Cal. 33WCF. 24″ rnd bbl with Lyman rear adjustable and front ivory bead sights. Half magazine. Blue finish. Checkered straight gripped crotch grain American walnut stocks with shotgun butt. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very fine, as factory refinished by Doug Turnbull. Bbl retains 90% blue finish with sharp markings. Sights are very good. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 95% expertly restored blue finish. Hammer and lever retain nearly all of their re-case color finish. Stocks are fine with nicely figured wood and coarse checkering at the wrist and on the forend. A very attractive 86 Winchester with a factory quality restoration and factory confirmed conversion. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Letter showing original shipment as a 45-90 rnd bbl rifle and a return to the factory in 1906. Second shipment shows rnd bbl 33WCF cal, half-magazine and checkered highly figured stocks. An opportunity to obtain a very nice factory updated Winchester 1886 rifle. 50179-16 TEP (3,500-5,500) C&R; IVORY – Lot 2054

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Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: Serial number is actually 305, not 7059. 7059 is stamped on the gun, and was applied later to the gun. Additionally, according to the author of “Bullard Arms and Bullard Firearms”, only 2,800 Bullards were ever produced.

BULLARD LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE LARGE FRAME.

SN 305. Cal. 40. 28″ half rnd half oct bbl with full magazine. Blue finish. Left side of receiver is marked, “Bullard Repeating Arms Company, Springfield, Mass U.S. Pat. Aug. 16, 1881”. Straight grain American walnut stocks with crescent buttplate. Standard sights for this model. Receiver stamped “CAL” over 40 on upper ring. SN stamped on left side above trigger. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 90% blue overall, blending to a pleasing plumb-brown patina, with only minor handling marks and scratches and a few white paint spots. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Sights are very good. Receiver is a pleasing plumb-blue patina with traces of blue in protected areas. Hammer and lever are a gray-brown patina. Receiver markings are sharp. Stocks are very good, full-size, with handling marks and dents commensurate with the age of the rifle. Buttplate and forend cap are a blue-brown patina. A very nice example of a Bullard rifle, of which only 10,000-12,000 were made. 50980-10 TEP (4,000-5,500) – Lot 2117

Revised: 9/21/2016

Please Note: Great News! Accompanied by a large display case.

RICHLY DECORATED OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 65. 55″ overall with a 40″ tapered bbl with entirety of stock covered in silver plated brass sheathing attached with iron and decorative brass pins. 6 bbl bands decorated in-suite. Sheathing is all repousse with floral designs with large panels on buttstocks of bird atop a tree and another of the same kind of interesting tree with fruit. This is an interesting early 19th century musket with iron ramrod. CONDITION: Broken just forward of trigger guard with very old soldered repair in sheathing, wood broken beneath, 20-30% orig silver plate in protected areas, specially on buttstock, otherwise light mustard patina. Iron is cleaned, overall grey/bright, with European lock maker and bbl proofs partially discernible. Mechanically, lock functions with clear bore. 50702-2 JS (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2180

Revised: 9/29/2016

Please Note: The pepperbox has original certifiable antique ivory grips. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase.

EXCITING LOT OF TWO 1850 PEPPERBOX AND PEANUT DERINGER.

SN NSN. Cal. 31. Very fine 6-shot ring trigger double action pepperbox with bag grip. 31 cal percussion, double action with elegant 2-pc period grips with nickel silver escutcheons. Broadly scroll pattern engraved with 3-1/4″ length bbl cluster. Item 2, Cal. 44 percussion. Very fine imported Deringer patent infringement. 2-1/8″ bbl known as “Peanut Size”. Liege Belgium proofed on underside of bbl with nickel silver fittings and gold banded Breech. 1-pc checkered walnut grip with back action percussion lock. Tastefully engraved in a Germanic oak leaf pattern. CONDITION: Fine overall, with traces of period blue finish remaining on bbl cluster with balance turning plum. Receiver having been slightly cleaned at a much earlier date remains bright. Action and mechanics are very fine and crisp. 2-pc period and well-fitted grips have very attractive aged cracking. Item 2. Very fine overall with most metal being cleaned bright but quite attractive. Walnut stock is very fine with two very minor shrinkage cracks at bbl channel and lock screw with absolutely no material loss. 51015-3 TDW (1,250-2,000) – Lot 2190

Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: Due to a typographical error, the estimate should be $3,000-$3,500.

THREE FINE ANTEBELLUM SHEFFIELD BOWIES WITH ORIGINAL SCABBARDS.

1) 13-3/4″ overall, 8-1/2″ dagger point blade, razor ground “JOSEPH ROGERS & SONS”, fine crown stag grip with German silver ferrule crossguard and pommel cap, matching German silver mounted scabbard. 2) 10-1/2″ overall, “G WOODHEAD / SHEFFIELD / WARRANTED”, fine etched panel “THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”. Orig scabbard with matching German silver mounts, polished bone grip. 3) 8-3/4″ overall, small dagger “MANSON / SHEFFIELD”, polished bone slab grips with matching German silver mounted scabbard. CONDITION: 1) Very good to fine overall. Blade has some orig luster, overall grey with scattered staining and pitting, makers mark is crisp, scabbard well fit with matching patina to scabbard mounts and knife. 2) Fine overall. Blade retains most of its orig luster with staining, etched panel deeply etched, 2 long hairlines on one side of grip. Orig scabbard is well fit with matching patina to mounts, body has several reductions and central bend. 3) Very good to fine overall. Blade is grey/bright with partially discernible etched blade “HUNTERS COMPANION”. Crack in one grip, scabbard well fit and fine with matching patina’s to German silver. 51008-3 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2228

Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: This Colt conversion is actually centerfire, not rimfire.

VERY RARE EARLY COLT 12-STOP RICHARDS CONVERSION 1860 ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 141. Cal. 44 RF. Rarely seen 12-stop Richards conversion that appears original and authentic. Interesting to note the extra 6-stops each have cut into chambers which in cartridge gun would not have been a problem. Conversion breech plate and loading gate have assembly number “163”. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Overall very good with traces of finish in protected areas. Iron overall gray/brown with scattered small dents and dings. Matching SNs are found on bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder and grips. Brass trigger guard has traces of original tarnished silver with shiny brass patina. Grips are well worn with chips in each corner of toes. Mechanically gun is frozen and will not cock or turn, bore has well discerned pitted rifling. 49973-144 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2279

Revised: 9/19/2016

EXCEPTIONAL LOT OF FIVE COLT POCKET PISTOLS.

1) COLT #2 DERINGER. SN 8395. Cal. 41 RF. 2-1/2″ oblong nickel finished bbl with silver washed frame. 2-pc checkered walnut grips. Moderate scroll engraving with German silver front blade sight. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G.W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Very fine overall with most nickel remaining on bbl. Silver washed finish has dulled somewhat to a matte with most silver remaining. Checkered 2-pc walnut grips are very fine with no cracks or chips and are quite pleasing. Bore is good. Action not functioning as needs mainspring. 2) COLT OPEN TOP. SN 1570. Cal. 22 Short. 2-7/8″ bbl. Colt 1st model Open Top revolver manufactured 1871 with integral ejector. 7 shot single action design. 2-pc walnut grips. Nickel finished bbl and brass frame. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G.W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Very fine overall condition with traces of nickle finish remaining. Excellent bore and mechanics. Clear markings with functioning integral ejector. 3) COLT OPEN TOP PKT. SN 1770. Cal. 22 Short. 2-3/8″ bbl. Colt 1st model Open Top revolver with integral ejector, blue finished bbl, brass frame and rosewood grips. 7 shot single action. Manufactured in 1871. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G.W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Strong remnants of blue finish remaining on bbl, 7 shot cyl has turned plum, brass frame an even mustard patina with exceptionally fine 2-pc grips with no cracks or chips. Ejector rod believed to be a later replacement. Mechanics and bore are fine. 4) COLT OPEN TOP. SN 27049. Cal. 22 Short. 2-3/8″ bbl. Colt Open Top revolver 2nd model with nickel finish bbl and 7 shot nickel finish cyl. Very elegant scroll and vine engraving with dot punch background. With nicely fitting 2-pc grips. Manufactured 1874. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G.W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Very fine overall with much nickel finish remaining on bbl and cyl. Traces of nickel remaining on protected areas of frame. 2-pc grips fit well with a very pleasant patina. 5) COLT OPEN TOP PKT. SN 61647. Cal. 22 Short. 2-3/8″ bbl. Colt Open Top revolver 2nd model 7 shot single action revolver. Elegantly engraved and nickel finished with superb 2-pc mother of pearl grips. Manufactured 1875. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G.W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Very fine overall, with much finish remaining with slight thinning on left side of bbl. Mechanics and bore are good. Engraving is spectacular, sharp and clean. 2-pc grips are very fine with vivid colors and fitted nicely. 49973-177, 49973-195, 49973-196, 49973-197, 49973-198 TDW (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2310

Revised: 9/29/2016

Please Note: Great News!! The engraver’s name, Hans A. Pfeiffer, was discovered on the frame.

*ENGRAVED IN GOLD INLAY COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER 2ND GENERATION WITH 1-PIECE IVORY GRIP.

SN 55378SA. Cal. 45. 7-1/2″ bbl. Blue finish. 1-pc ivory grip. Revolver is nicely engraved in a scroll style. There are dbl gold bands at muzzle and breech of bbl. The frame engraving is also bordered in gold, as are the flutes on the cyl and the rear periphery of cyl. Engraving on backstrap and trigger guard also has a gold inlaid border. Engraving is nicely accomplished and is of fairly deep relief. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Fine. Revolver retains 98% blue finish overall, with very little apparent wear. Grips are fine. This is a very attractive 2nd generation Colt Six Shooter that has been wonderfully embellished. 50626-5 TEP (4,000-6,000) C&R; IVORY – Lot 2371

Revised: 10/4/2016

Please Note: The two full views of this lot at the top of the printed catalog was reversed with full views for 3015. The description is complete and correct. Close-up photos are correct. The full view photos have been corrected for both this lot and 3015. There is nothing wrong with this gun, just these two photos.

**HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION COLT 1921A THOMPSON MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 4888. Cal. 45 ACP. 10-1/2″ bbl. This Colt 1921A Thompson retains its orig 1921 internal parts, and includes one “Seymour” 30 rnd magazine. Front of stock retains visible Remington proof mark. Upper and lower numbers match. Mechanism operates smoothly with proper spring tension. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on the ATF Form 3 or Form 4, as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent with over 95% deep lustrous orig blue finish with wear to the high edges and scattered light scratches. There is some slight wear where the actuator contacts the edges of the actuator slot. Buttstock has an especially attractive dark brown color with some light dings & very faint scratches. Fewer handling marks on the pistol grip and fore grip. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Magazine retains about 70% of its orig finish. Many collectors who are also shooters prefer the Thompson without the “cutts” compensator as it is easier to clean after firing. 50450-2 JWK34 (25,000-45,000) C&R – Lot 3014

Revised: 10/4/2016

Please Note: The two full views of this lot at the top of the printed catalog was reversed with full views for 3014. The description is complete and correct. Close-up photos are correct. The full view photos have been corrected for both this lot and 3014. There is nothing wrong with this gun, just these two photos.

**COLT MODEL 1921AC THOMPSON MACHINE GUN – ONE OF CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED PAIR OFFERED (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 7061. Cal. 45 ACP. 10-1/2″ bbl. This fine Colt Thompson retains its orig 1921 parts and is remarkable besides being a nice Model 1921 as it is one of a consecutively numbered pair being offered in this auction. This specimen is fitted with an unmarked “cutts” compensator with 4 slots, and includes one 30 rnd U.S. Cartridge Co. magazine. Matching numbered upper and lower. Remington anchor proof mark at front of buttstock. Bolt moves smoothly and under proper tension when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or Form 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish fine to extremely fine with about 90% orig blue finish worn to gray metal at high points on both sides of the compensator and thinning at high edges and where actuator contacts the slot. Bore is also extremely fine, shiny & bright. Wood has some very light handling marks with a couple of small chips and one pencil point ding on the left side of the buttstock below the rear sight. Magazine retains about 50% of its finish with some light pitting and loss of finish. If you’re going to have a Colt Thompson in its most classical, recognizable configuration this would be a good candidate. 50450-1 JWK35 (25,000-45,000) C&R – Lot 3015

Revised: 9/19/2016

Please Note: Great News!! The additional barrel is in Cal. 308. You can shoot either 7.7 Jap or by changing the barrel shoot 308 which is a positive asset to the gun.

**HITACHI MANUFACTURED JAPANESE TYPE 99 MACHINE GUN WITH SPARE BARREL (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 18314. Cal. 7.7 Jap. 26-1/2″ bbl with flash hider. This Type 99 shows as registered by Pearl MGF Corp, in block 3A of current registration form. Is marked on left side of receiver as having been manufactured by Hitachi in Nov. of 1944. Bolt is numbered 6838. First bbl is SN 18314 manufactured in Oct. 1944. 2nd bbl is numbered 7212, manufactured in Nov. 1943. One orig 30 rnd magazine is included numbered both 4268 and 4740. This particular specimen is typical of the later manufacturing processes and includes the mono-pod on the buttstock and also a smooth wood pistol grip. The carrying handle on bbl 7212 is also of the smooth configuration and the bbl includes what appears to be an orig flash hider. Buffer & operating piston match gun SN. There is a small weld blemish at the lower edge of the ejection port, which indicates that at one time this was probably a deactivated gun. Charging handle cover not present as is often the case on these Japanese machine guns, but this does not in any way affect its function. Bbls fit very snugly into the receiver, wedge type retaining nut, also snug. Head space shims not present on either bbl. Bolt moves freely within the action, spring tension is good. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or Form 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is good to very good with a light coat of oil over a mostly brown finish with many areas of light pitting visible. When you consider the part of the world and climate that this gun was subjected to, its appearance is consistent with a gun that saw use in one of the combat areas. Several small gouges & dings on the buttstock as well as some scrapes and scars, yet it remains very solid and serviceable. Magazine is in very good condition with a coat of black enamel paint. Lower serial numbered bbl bore is very good with shiny lense. Gas block held in place by a roll pin. Flash hider has sustained a small 1/2″ ding at the 10 o’clock quarter near the socket and also slightly dinged at the muzzle. Left ear of front sight slightly bent inward, but this could be remedied with careful heating and straightening. Other bbl without flash hider has an excellent bore. Both carrying handles in extremely fine condition without any chips. The Japanese type 99 machine gun was the result of the Japanese military going to a larger heavier caliber cartridge in response to request for a rifle cartridge with more stopping power. There are conversion kits out there which allow this gun to be fired in 7.62 X 39 MM. Whether you fire this gun in the orig 7.7 MM Jap rimless or 7.62 X 39, it is a comfortable gun to shoot and an interesting part of WWII history. This is a desirable specimen as it includes an orig magazine as well as 2 bbls. 50455-6 JWK27 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3023

Revised: 9/23/2016

Please Note: It has been brought to our attention that some of the components including the stock were not manufactured at the same time. However, these abnormalities or misconfigurations are likely late factory production with mismatched parts or was reconfigured shortly thereafter since the gun was a “bring back” and arrived in this country shortly after the war in this current configuration.

*OUTSTANDING AND HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER GERMAN MAUSER K98K LATE WAR TURRET SNIPER RIFLE.

SN 10414F. Cal. 8mm. This is a very late war turret sniper rifle as issued to snipers when they went to sniper school and carried by that sniper from that day on. Manufactured at “Mauser/Oberndorf” with final inspection eagle over 135 on left side of receiver band. Rings are SN 5934 and do not match rifle. Exhibits Kriegsmodel screw on bands, no bayonet lug, shortened sniper safety, and cupped buttplate marked “brg” (H.W. Schmidt Metalwaren). All numbers are matching and orig nothing has been altered in any way since it left the factory. Stock not numbered externally, nor any cartouches visible. Scope is an Ajack 4 X 90, SN 51799. Orig sling and sight hood present. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance simply outstanding near mint with some brassing and loss of finish at both ends of the scope with some mottling to the gray of the buttplate. Rifle and scope are in excellent condition, probably picked up at a Depot or training school by a U.S. GI. Wood stock has some slight handling marks. Solder of scope bases visible which is a testament to the originality. These guns were made to be used, not for collectors. Bore is perfect, shiny and bright. Optics are clear. Impossible to upgrade this specimen. If you are fortunate enough to own it, you need not look at another. 50821-5 JWK63 (15,000-20,000) C&R – Lot 3087

Revised: 9/19/2016

Please Note: The small bone shield inlay referenced in the description is a professional replacement. When we acquired the gun, the shield was ivory. Due to President Obama’s new Ivory laws, it would have been illegal to offer with the ivory. The work was done by one of the country’s leading antique restorers and is an excellent undetectable job.

*◊ MAGNIFICENT, LARGE RING MAUSER C96 CARBINE, PRESENTATION QUALITY, WITH EXTRAORDINARY ENGRAVING AND GOLD HIGHLIGHTS.

SN 587. Cal. 9mm Export. Mauser made relatively few Large Ring Carbines, especially in 9mm Export. This spectacularly embellished gun has standard mechanical features including a 14.5″ bbl with a shallow ramp for a dovetailed bead front sight and a slip-in 50-500 rear sight. Long extractor, 2-lug firing pin, and large ring hammer. Instead of the usual chamber address this Carbine is marked with a gold inlaid “W. GLASER”. The SN “587” is on the left chamber flat. The left side is marked with the Crown/Crown/U while the right side has the antler proof. The full SN on the left side of the frame is repeated on the adjacent stock lug, on the hammer, the bolt stop, the subframe, and the locking lever. Disassembly shows a matching follower grooved for 9mm, a matching floorplate and matching subframe components. As true for standard production guns, major components are rust blued with a fire blued extractor, rear sight components, bolt stop, safety, and stock lug. The trigger is strawed. Lavish floral engraving, bordered in gold highlights, extends to each side of the hammer, the top of the bbl and around the front sight. The stock lug is engraved in a continued and complimentary pattern on each side in addition to the upper and lower arms. Unlike most carbines that have a smooth forend and buttstock, this example has fine bordered engraving on each side of the pistol grip and under the forearm, accented by a delicate Mother-of-Pearl and silver wiring that is also used to border the buttplate. An unmarked heraldic shield, made of bone, is in the toe line of the stock. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At least 99% bright blue with negligible sharp edge wear. Comparable condition fire blue and straw. Forearm and buttstock are nearly new, with crisp checkering and only the most minute handling dings. Neither the Mother-of-Pearl, bone, or wire inlays show any losses. Same immaculate condition applies to buttplate. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. A truly spectacular carbine whose beauty should transcend the field of firearms enthusiasts. 43475-39 LMA (20,000-40,000) C&R – Lot 3102

Revised: 9/19/2016

Please Note: This gun is altered and not a genuine Kiel Dockyard gun.

*KIEL DOCKYARD MARKED DWM 1908 NAVY LUGER.

SN 5575. Cal. 9mm. 6″ Navy bbl with Crown/M proof above full SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. 100/200 meter adjustable rear Navy sight. Crown/M proofs on left receiver. Large Crown/M proof on back of frame. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips. “W.K./11401” (Kiel Dockyard weapon #11401) Unit marked on backstrap. Re-numbered matching Navy magazine. Numbers on gun match. CONDITION: Fine, contemporary restoration to 98% blue and 95% straw. Grips are lightly worn with visible wood grain. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine has light corrosion on body and minor chips on wood bottom. Mechanics are fine. 50662-6 BWS (2,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 3126

Revised: 10/5/2016

Please Note: Caliber is 303 Savage.

Please Note: There are a couple of small stress cracks on the stock at the rear of the tang.

*EXCEPTIONAL SPECIAL ORDER FACTORY ENGRAVED SAVAGE MODEL 99 RIFLE.

SN 22708. 26″ tapered oct bbl with tall sporting front sight and folding semi-buckhorn mid sight. Factory documented as special ordered May 3, 1901, by Mr. W.G. Mann. Rifle delivered September 30, 1903, with style B engraving done by Mr. Enoch Tue. Rifle was ordered with fancy engraving and checkering and was delivered with highly figured walnut stocks masterfully checkered with almost full checkering coverage from both sides of wrist all the way up the back to just to the rear of tang. A panel of checkering was performed on both sides of stock above trigger and to rear of receiver. Forearm checkered in a matching pattern is tightly checkered from a 1/2″ from the front of the receiver to 3-1/2″ to the forearm’s semi-schnable forend tip. Stocked with a matching piece of highly figured American walnut with crescent butt. Left side of receiver is engraved with a small vignette of a running deer with a mountain scene background with a 2-line border. Balance is foliate arabesque coverage with a single line border and a chiseled cut design border at very rear of receiver and at front of receiver carrying over the top with attractive engraving on receiver bolster. Right side of receiver is a vignette of a white tail doe running with forest background and stream frontage. Engraved in the identical pattern as the opposing side with foliate arabesque with single line border. Top crest of left side of receiver bordered on both sides with scrolls is factory engraved the name “W.G. Mann”. CONDITION: Condition is superb overall, with only very slight traces of wear on the crowns of the oct bbl. with a trace of muzzle wear where finish is slightly thinning. Receiver is exceptional with only several small areas of finish thinning or wear and they are only at the extreme high points of the rear flats of the receiver. The case colored lever retains virtually all of its vivid case colors. The extra fancy walnut stocks have several very small abrasions and scratches at the very toe area, but retain virtually all of its deep piano finish. One small repair has been performed on the forearm at the very back left top. A small chip of which the orig. material has been reattached and is stable. A spectacular engraved Savage with factory documentation. 50506-63 TDW (7,500-12,500) C&R – Lot 3252

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Revised: 9/23/2016

Please Note: Great News!! According to our consignor, this gun was built on a 20 ga frame and is the lightest 12 ga sidelock gun that Piotti has ever built. This gun was built as an ultralight prototype and so far, is the lightest 12 ga sidelock gun that Piotti has delivered.

*FAST HANDLING PIOTTI “MONACO 3 EXTRA” SIDELOCK SINGLE TRIGGER LIGHTWEIGHT GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 7994. (1983) Cal. 12 ga. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Flli PIOTTI – GARDONE V.T.” on concave, swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1983 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, SN, and early Piotti logo. Bottoms of bbls are engraved “ACCIATO SIAU U.M.6.” (steel type) and grade. Narrow bar coin finished sidelock action features automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, line engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut small scroll with rose bouquet highlights surrounding interesting Bulino scene on bottom of action of a peregrine falcon lacerating the back of a cock pheasant, feathers flying. Lockplates are engraved to the edges with other well done Bulino scenes of game; a covey of grouse fly over open moorland on left side, and a group of quail are flying in over a vineyard on right. Top lever is gold inlaid with a crown. Small bow beaded trigger guard has matching scroll with initials “EM” inlaid in gold on bow. SN is in gold on tang. This very fine engraving is signed “L Venzi” on trigger plate. Exceptionally well marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, and features standard drop points and point pattern checkering. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release, and gold Piotti logo is inlet on central uncheckered diamond. Bore diameter: left -.728, right – .727. Bore restrictions: left – .028 (IMod), right – .009 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast: approx 1/4″ on. Weight: 5 lbs. 8oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli is lined in dark olive felt, with gold embossed leather Piotti label stitched into lid. Case contains a key. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with scant evidence of light field use, with a few minor handling and assembly marks in all fine factory finishes. Only the faintest of halos can be found on breechface. Case leather shows quite a few marks and scuffs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is excellent, with some slight soiling. A dynamic, nicely appointed, featherweight 12. 50594-109 MGM77 (22,500-37,500) – Lot 3345

Revised: 10/1/2016

Please Note: Due to a typographical error, the serial number should be 175113 NOT 175118.

*VERY RARE AND DESIRABLE PARKER CHE 20 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 175118. Cal. 20 Ga. 2-5/8″ Cham. 30″ Acme steel bbls with full length matted top rib and brass front bead and marked “Parker Bros. Makers Meriden, Conn. Acme Steel”. 0 frame. Water table marked with SN and grade designation. Bbl flats marked with unstruck bbl weight of 3 lbs. 10 oz. and a large A notation for Acme steel. Double nickel plated triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Finely figured straight grip French walnut stock checkered in typical “C” grade pattern with checkering that comes to a point behind trigger guard tang and wraps around wrist in flowing wave pattern near receiver. Tarnished nickel oval near toe of stock and skeleton buttplate with fully checkered center. Splinter forearm checkered in standard “C” grade pattern with finely scroll engraved Deeley latch and steel tip. Receiver is very tastefully engraved with setters in full game scene on both sides surrounded by well cut Parker scroll and marked “Parker Bros.” in straight line banner towards rear of frame. Breech balls and top lever are nicely scroll and geometric design engraved. Bottom of action nicely scroll engraved and trigger plate with large flying duck engraved which collectors of “C” grades will note as a rare and desirable pattern. Trigger guard bow is nicely scroll engraved and long tang with floral pattern border and SN noted. Bore diameter: left – .620, right – .618. Bore restrictions: left – .026 (full), right – .024 (IM MOD). Minimum wall thickness: left – .035, right – .039 . Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. Drop at comb: 1-9/16″, drop at heel: 2-1/8″. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Extremely fine as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 85-90% or more what appears to be their orig blued finish. Receiver has been expertly re-case colored though engraving is sharp and no detail has been lost. Case colors are truly an exceptional reproduction of Parker Meriden color. Buttstock and forearm are near mint retaining nearly all of their restored hand rubbed finish. Checkering is extremely sharp and feels basically unused since restoration. Trigger guard bow is mostly silvered though orig blue is present at back of tang behind SN and perhaps as much as 30-40%. Bores are excellent with minor orange peel. Mechanics are crisp, action is tight, ejectors are in time. This is really an outstanding long bbl, small bore, high grade Parker that with additional research may prove to have been ordered by one of the famed early duck clubs. 50594-3 JSL (12,500-22,500) C&R – Lot 3446

Revised: 10/18/2016

Please Note: Upon closer inspection, we noticed that there is a repair to the “dolls head” locking mechanism that results in a slightly rounded corner on the right hand side at the dolls head.

*VERY FINE COLLECTOR QUALITY PARKER GHE 28 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 215396. Cal. 28 ga. 26″ special steel bbls with full length matted top rib, marked “Parker Bros. Makers Meriden. CT. U.S.A. Parker SPEC Steel”, 2-1/2″ Cham. brass front bead “00” frame with unstruck bbl weight, 2 lb. 9 oz. Double triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Water table is milled with lightning cuts. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern with nickel shield and orig Parker Brothers DHBP. Receiver engraved in typical “G” grade pattern with pheasants on right, ducks on left and pheasants on floorplate all surrounded by light scroll. Trigger guard bow with small burst of scroll and SN at tang. Splinter forearm checkered in standard “G” grade pattern with Deeley latch and engraved steel tip. Bore diameter: left – .563, right – .562. Bore restrictions: left – .030 (full), right – .024 (IMP MOD). Minimum wall thickness: left – .019, right – .021. Weight: 5 lbs. 10 oz. Drop at comb: 1-7/16″, drop at heel: 2-13/16″. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent as completely, totally and utterly orig throughout. Bbls retain 95%+ orig toned blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and orig and retain approximately 90-95% of their orig varnish with scattered light handling marks and a few honest hunting bumps and bruises the most notable of which is on the left stock cheek. Orig buttplate with tiny minor loss at toe. Frame retains 70% bright orig case color with perfect screws. Trigger plate is excellent and retains about all of its orig case color. Trigger guard retains about half of its orig blue mostly on bow, toned at tang. Bores are excellent, mechanics are crisp, ejectors are in time. A very fine totally untouched orig small bore Parker in what many would consider a dream configuration. 50967-1 JSL (15,000-25,000) C&R – Lot 3466

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Revised: 9/29/2016

Please Note: Great News!! This gun is an antique, not a modern gun and requires no FFL.

*UNIQUE, UNMARKED, EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH GRADE LEFEVER EJECTOR GUN BEAUTIFULLY FILED, VERY LITTLE ENGRAVING WITH EXTRA BARRELS.

SN 15193. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ and 30″ Damascus bbls, both have matted, concave ribs. 30″ Set is only marked with SN. 28″ set has SN but has additional number “15741”. (The second set of numbers usually denotes either the extra bbls, or later factory work. Most likely this number simply denotes the extra set of bbls.) Both sets are beautifully struck and polished, and have very unusual double ogee raised areas near juncture of action, where most high grade Lefevers have only the single/ rear ogee. 30″ Bbls are somewhat darker in color, and do not have nearly the definition to the Damascus pattern as do the 28″ bbls. Case hardened, Lefever type action with pivoting bolt, later style cocking hook, and in-frame ejectors has early type sideplates incorporating sears and trigger pull adjustment screws, along with usual cocking indicators. SN of this gun predates the present cocking and ejector system, and this gun was undoubtedly returned to the factory for these improvements at a much later date. Early style cross pin has been removed and holes plugged with ivory. Action is beautifully filed with fine fillets and beads. Rear portions of lockplates are stepped, as is found in only the highest grade Lefevers (B and up). Fences are filed in atypical graduated arcs. Most high grade Lefevers have some form of cloverleaf carving to fences. The only engraving consists of well done geometric borders around top lever and along sides of top strap, along with some borders around screw heads, which have very fancy sunburst engraving. Plain case hardened trigger guard has a bit of border engraving at tang, along with SN. Exceptionally fine, beautifully figured and marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered hard rubber buttplate, as is most often seen on D.M. Lefever guns. Drop points are of nicely carved arrowhead type. Checkering is of the first order in point pattern with line borders, and chip carving around base above unusual checkered hard rubber grip cap. There are more closely spaced borderless checkered flairs up toward comb and butt in fancy outline separated from main checkering by thin ribbons. Comb is fluted in typical Lefever high grade style. A vacant gold shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with large inset fancy horn tip, is near fully checkered with various spacings, borderless, in very fancy pattern with ribbons separating panels. Rear panel behind late style steel escutcheon is in the form of a shield. 30″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.745, right – .745. Bore restrictions: left – .031 (full), right – .031 (full). Wall thickness: left – .040, right – .041. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Cast: Neutral. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14″. 28″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.746, right – .745. Bore restrictions: left – .020 (mod), right – .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .039, right – .040. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Cast: Neutral. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Jim Beckley. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Excellent, mostly original, as found. 30″ Bbls retain nearly all of what is most likely an old re-brown with a few light marks. 28″ Bbls retain approx 95% fine orig brown with fine definition to pattern, lightened just a bit around forend, and with some lightly rubbed spots. Action retains about half of its orig case hardening color, which is quite vivid where protected. Lockplates retain over 80% of their color. Color is very strong on trigger guard bow, silvered somewhat on edges, and at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig hand rubbed oil finish, with a number of light marks, grain slightly raised, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent, with a hint of frosting in 28″ bbls. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A wonderful, highly unusual Lefever that certainly raises more questions than it answers. Certifiable antique ivory front bead. 50632-1 MGM71 (20,000-30,000) C&R; IVORY – Lot 3481

Revised: 9/29/2016

Please Note: The barrel was professionally shortened to 26″.

*EXCELLENT FOX XE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 201415. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ bbls with a 2-3/4″ chambers. Full length matted top rib with twin ivory beads and left tube marked “Chromox Fluid Compressed Steel”, right tube marked “Made by A.H. Fox Gun Co. Phila. PA. U.S.A.”. Nice wedge with oak leaf scroll at breech. Kautzky SST, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Round knob full pistol grip buttstock with checkered side panels and checkered in 2-pt pattern near frame and wave pattern towards comb. Older replacement silvers type pad at butt. Case hardened trigger guard. Slender splinter forearm, near fully checkered and Deeley release engraved in light oak leaf pattern with finely shaped triangular ebony tip. Receiver is full coverage oak leaf pattern engraved with ducks in marsh scene on left, quail on right. Bottom of frame with fox in oval and trigger plate which is fully oak leaf engraved. Trigger guard is nicely oak leaf engraved with shield at bow and SN noted at tang. Top of frame, bbl fences and top lever in oak leaf pattern as is top tang. Bore diameter: left – .618, right – .618. Bore restrictions: left – .007 (imp/cyl), right – .002 (skeet). Minimum wall thickness: left – .030, right – .022 . Weight: 5 lbs. 10 oz. Drop at comb: 1-9/16″, drop at heel: 2-1/2″. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 97-98% orig blued finish. Receiver retains 40-50% orig case color. Engraving still quite crisp and clear with very little wear. Trigger guard retains approximately 50% orig color, mostly on bow, starting to tone at tang. Buttstock & forearm are superb and retain nearly all of a professional restored hand-rubbed finish. Checkering is extremely sharp and there are just a couple of minor handling marks throughout. Trigger works flawlessly, mechanics are crisp, action is tight. This is an outstanding investment grade small bore Fox. 50594-21 JSL (12,500-17,500) IVORY – Lot 3517

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Revised: 10/3/2016

Please Note: The cataloger specifically stated “handling marks”. Someone has asked that we point out a tiny (reversible) ping in the right barrel.

*RARE AND DESIRABLE A.H. FOX CE GRADE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN 2 BARREL SET.

SN 203604. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ chambers (both sets of bbls). Bbl set #1 is 28″ Chromox fluid steel. bbl set #2 is 29″ Chromox fluid steel. Both sets with full length matted rib and steel front bead marked on right tube near breech, “Chromox Fluid Compressed Steel” and on left “Made by Savage Arms Corp. Utica, N.Y. U.S.A.” Small wedge of scroll at breech on both bbl sets. 3 wt. bbls. Double nickel plated triggers, automatic ejectors and non-auto safety. Round knob pistol grip buttstock with checkered side panels and checkered in 3-pt pattern with dark fiddle back grain as requested on order card, a facsimile copy is included with this gun. Gun is accompanied by 2 matching splinter forearms numbered to the gun and numbered 1 and 2, both identically checkered, Deeley latches lightly geometric design engraved with ebony triangular tips. Butt with modern leather covered pad. Receiver is nicely engraved in typical C-pattern with woodcock on right, quail on left- both in grassy scenes and marked “Ansley H. Fox” at top of game scene, all surrounded by lightly cut scroll. Bottom of frame with setter in hills and trigger plate is lightly scroll engraved. Trigger guard bow is lightly scroll engraved and SN noted on tang with wavy border engraving. Top of frame, breech balls and top lever with light scroll engraving. Bbl set #1: Bore diameter: left – .619, right – .619. Bore restrictions: left – .017 (mod), right – .014 (mod). Minimum wall thickness: left – .026, right – .028 . Bbl set #2 Bore diameter: left – .617 right – .618. Bore restrictions: left – .028 (full), right – .032 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left – .023, right – .019 (1 small spot 4″ from muzzle). Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. (bbl set #1), 6 lbs. 10 oz. (bbl set #2) Drop at comb: 1-1/2″, drop at heel: 2-9/16″. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms CONDITION: Excellent and collector quality. Bbl set #1 retains most of what appears to be their orig blued finish with minor light handling marks. Engraving is sharp. Bbl set #2 is excellent and retains most of what appears to be an old restored blued finish and shows light oxidation near muzzle, but generally excellent overall. Buttstock and forearms have been beautifully restored. Checkering is crisp and retain about all of their restored finish with scattered light handling marks. Receiver is excellent with case color particularly nice on sides, toned on bottom, though 40-50% overall. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its restored blued finish, engraving lightly thinned. Bores are excellent, near mirror in both sets. Mechanics are excellent. Gun is tight on the face. Really an outstanding and rare small bore Fox that letters as an orig 2 bbl set. 50594-2 JSL (8,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 3526

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Revised: 9/21/2016

Please Note: Gun in NOT a Browning P4W Superlight. Gun is a C grade Exhibition in a D4 Superlight configuration. Serial number indicates the grade “C95”.

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT .410 CUSTOM SHOP EXHIBITION SHOTGUN WITH BAERTEN D5 ENGRAVING AND BOX.

SN C95. Cal. 410. 26-1/4″ Bbls with narrow, solid rib, are engraved in script with Morgan Utah and Montreal PQ addresses, and “Made in Belgium”. Left side of breech end of bbl is marked for modified and full chokes. Rounded Superlight coin finished action with non-automatic safety and selective single trigger (finger blade checkered) is engraved with full coverage large, open acanthus scroll with floral highlights in a background of small scroll in “D5” style. Engravers signature “J Baerten” is at bottom rear left side. Very fine burl/ stump figured claro walnut straight grip Superlight buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skip line checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. Schnabeled Superlight one piece forend matches well, but is of plain walnut. Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.382, bottom – .393. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast: Approx 1/2″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Black and gold box has no end label. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Excellent, very near to new, with a few very light handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Shows scant evidence of firing. Mechanically crisp. Front bead broken off. Box is good but with long crack on top, and patches of top layer missing. 50594-70 MGM97 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3545

Revised: 9/19/2016

Please Note: Great News!! Although not mentioned in the original description, all four barrels are “choked skeet”.

*BELGIAN BROWNING MIDAS GRADE FOUR BARREL SET SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

SN 5297S73. Cal. 12 ga, 20 ga, 28 ga, .410. This top of the line Browning is marked with typical 1973 nomenclature on all sets of 28″ ventilated rib bbls, twin ivory beads. Blued action is engraved with well cut, large, open, scrolled acanthus with fine stippled shading, surrounding gold wire framed vignettes of relief gold inlaid game birds in typical Midas style; a trio of pheasants are flushing from wood lands into open field on left, a trio of mallards flushing into open marsh on right, and a quail is flying across bottom of action with grass in background. Engravers signature, “J. M. Deprez”, is at bottom rear on each side of action. Intricately crotch figured claro walnut long tang, square knob buttstock is fitted with Browning pad. Checkering has fancy border with flourishes extending into butt. Beavertail forend which fits all bbl sets, is of relatively plain walnut. 12 ga. bbls: Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Browning Hartman luggage case contains three small gauge bbl sets. Case contains hang tags for case, instruction manual and two keys in waxed paper bag. MGM Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Excellent with only the faintest marks on metal and wood. Case is excellent, with a few light scuffs. Interior fur has some compressions and discoloration from contact with bbls. 50819-1 DS (10,000-16,000) IVORY – Lot 3555

Revised: 9/19/2016

Please Note: Great News!! Current replacement cost on this model is north of $75,000.00 and a one to two year wait; very rare to find one in a 16 bore with these options.

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE A. GALAZAN OVER-UNDER, ROUND BODIED, PINLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR, SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN.

SN G201. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This fine hand made gun incorporating Tony Galazan’s ingenious adaptation of the vaunted Boss OU, features 29-1/2″ demi-bloc bbls, with slightly raised, matted, solid rib marked “A. GALAZAN” on left side of top bbl, and “CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MFG. CO.” and “N. B. CT U.S.A.” on right. Bbl flat is engraved with SN, gauge, chamber length, and “1”. Gun is one of a pair with the “1′ inlaid in gold at rear portion of rib, on top lever pivot, and on bottom exterior of forend iron. Round bodied, case hardened, low profile, OU action is fitted with pinless sidelocks with hidden access flaps for lock removal at tops of each lockplate. Automatic safety has “S” inlaid in gold. Gun is fitted with single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are hand engraved in classic English style rose and scroll, mimicking Boss’s style, with 12 rose bouquets. “GALAZAN” is on scrolled terminated riband on each lockplate. Single beaded, blued trigger guard has well done flush gold inlaid woodcock surrounded by scroll on bow. SN is on tang. Wonderfully marbled and nicely burl figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates. Stock features classic drop points, borderless point pattern closely spaced checkering, and a vacant gold oval on knob of grip. Matching ejector forend has iron shaped to resemble Boss’s ejector housing, and Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.661, bottom – .661. Bore restrictions: top – .019 (mod), bottom – .009 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Cast: Neutral. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue, silvering at muzzles and along sides of rib, with a number of light marks. Action retains over 90% orig case hardening color, silvering on sharp edges and beads, thinning slightly on bottom from normal hand wear. Thumbpiece is slightly silvered, as are edges of trigger guard and left side of forend iron. There are a few minor marks in orig stock finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. A fine high quality American made gun designed to compete with the best shotguns made in the world today. 50741-1 MGM140 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3575

Revised: 9/28/2016

Please Note: Factory letter information indicates this was restocked and refinished in 1967.

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 CUSTOM GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 27912. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ chambers with 26″ steel bbls with full length matted top rib and steel center bead and red front bead marked “Custom Built by Winchester”. Jeweled water table with standard Model 21 markings as are jeweled bbl flats and chokes marked “WS1-WS2”. Gold plated SST, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Straight grip buttstock of flame grained American walnut with vacant gold oval at toe is checkered in 3-pt pattern and finished with checkered butt. Flat side receiver is nicely, lightly scroll engraved in standard “Custom Grade” engraving pattern. A near identical example of which can be seen on page 284 of the book “Winchesters Finest the Model 21 by Ned Schwing“. Bottom of receiver, trigger plate and trigger guard are also lightly scroll engraved. Beaver tail forearm checkered in 5-pt pattern with light scroll engraving near roll type release and black triangular ebony insert at tip. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. Drop at comb: 1-7/16″, drop at heel: 2-1/4″. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new, likely test fired only. Retains nearly all of its bright orig finish to both wood and metal. Only visible wear noted is trigger shows minute flaking in plating and beginning toning at trigger guard tang. Mechanics are excellent as one would expect in a near mint gun. 50819-16 JSL (12,000-18,000) C&R – Lot 3586

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Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: This is a pistol, not a revolver.

SUPERB UNTOUCHED VOLCANIC REPEATING ARMS COMPANY NAVY SIZE REVOLVER WITH 8″ BARREL NEAR NEW.

SN 324. Cal. 41. 8″ bbl. Blue finish with gun metal receiver. Case colored hammer. Blue lever. 2-pc varnished walnut grips. Bbl has 3-line address reading “The Volcanic Arms Co. Patent New Haven Conn. Feb. 14. 1854”. Rear face of loading collar shows assembly no. “95”. Assembly no. “95” is also stamped on front face of bbl under collar. “598” is stamped on front face of magazine follower. SN appears on left side of grip strap at bottom under grip, on right side of lever by hinge, inside of each sideplate, on side of each toggle, on left side of elevator, right side of firing pin, and at top of each grip on inside. CONDITION: A wonderfully preserved, unfired example of a Volcanic Arms Company Navy Revolver with an 8″ bbl, seldom if ever seen in this condition. Bbl has fabulous blue finish. Bbl address is sharp. Assembly nos. are sharp. Bore appears unfired. Magazine follower retains nearly all of blue finish. Gun metal receiver is a much desired deep rich mustard-brown patina. Rear-sight retains nearly all of the fire-blue finish. Rear of firing pin shows nearly all of fire-blue finish. Elevator shows nearly all of fire-blue finish, with some staining, on both sides of firing pin and at bottom of surface. Hammer shows nearly all of muted case coloring with a few slight scratches on left side. Trigger retains most all of its case color finish. Lever retains nearly all of its dark-blue finish with slight flaking. Hammer screw shows a considerable amount of blue on head. Lever screw is very slightly marred. Elevator and lever spring screws show traces of blue. Trigger spring shows all of its fire-blue. Grips retain nearly all of piano varnish finish with some light handling marks and slight high point wear at bottom of each grip. A Volcanic Arms Company Navy Pistol in a remarkable state of preservation with an estimated production of only 1,500 made. This gives the advanced collector a once in a life time opportunity to add possibly the best specimen extant to his collection. Almost impossible to improve upon. 51096-1 (50,000-75,000) – Lot 4002

Revised: 9/29/2016

Please Note: In regards to this signed Conrad Ulrich masterpiece. We have just learned that the stock is not the original stock. The original stock was refinished and had average wood. In the last couple of years, it was upgraded with another antique Model 66 rifle stock having great wood and wonderful finish. We understand a number of these truly special engraved Model 66’s have had similar changes. The current stock is outstanding, appropriate and had we not been told and verified this, we would never have been able to determine it.

SPECTACULAR HIGH RELIEF ENGRAVED GOLD WINCHESTER MODEL 1866, CONRAD ULRICH SIGNED MASTERPIECE.

SN 84015. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Considered to be one of Conrad Ulrich’s masterpieces, this spectacular rifle has a 24-1/4″ oct bbl with Winchester and King’s improvement markings in 2-lines, half-nickel front sight and scarce 900-yard Henry-style ladder rear sight with tension spring mortise in top flat. Gold-plated receiver, buttplate and forend cap. It has highly figured, deluxe burl and flame grain uncheckered straight stock and forearm with crescent buttplate with trap. It has factory sling loops in the forend cap and stock. The receiver, forend cap and buttplate are masterfully engraved in Mr. Ulrich’s now-famous and well-known patterns. The receiver has deep relief vignettes of blind justice holding the sword and scales of justice in between 2 buildings. The front flat on the left side, also in deep relief, depicts a very detailed hunter holding a gun with his dog in the background in a Greek-style arch with a tiled roof building in the background. The right side, also in deep relief, has a vignette of a hunter with his dog holding a gun and directing the dog. The front flat on the right, also in deep relief, pictures a standing stag in foliate and floral setting. The left side vignettes are surrounded with beautifully executed foliate arabesque patterns and a Greek key motif, which divides the 2 panels. The front and rear edges of the receiver have Ulrich’s beautiful four-petal flowers in a chain completely around the circumference. The rear edge of the left flat has 2 small pinwheels. The right side vignettes are also surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with a fox, a duck and a squirrel concealed within the engraving. The hunter and dog have foliate and floral foreground and the 2 pinwheels appear opposite the left side. The top of the receiver in back of the ejection port, is executed in three panels of fine foliate arabesque engraving with the center blank for effect or for an inscription. The bottom of the receiver is lightly engraved with a split foliate spray divided between the carrier and floorplate. A fine line is engraved around the lever and trigger openings with a spray of foliate engraving back of the trigger. The top tang has simple borders with a space in the middle. The bottom tang has a simple line border with foliate arabesque engraving around the rear screw hole. The buttplate tang is engraved with an outline of foliate arabesque patterns and a plain center. The forend cap has a circle of four-petal flowers that matches those on the receiver. All of the work has Mr. Ulrich’s fine, detailed wavy borders and extremely fine punch-dot background. The vignettes have a plain background which wonderfully offsets the relief decorative work on the figures. The lower tang has Ulrich’s stamped signature in 2 rectangular cartouches rear of SN. This rifle is pictured in full color, both sides, on page 113 of “Winchester Engraving”, 1975, by R. L. Wilson. This is among the handful of truly spectacular relief carved Winchesters known. PROVENANCE: William Sisney Collection; Norm Vegely Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. All matching and orig. Matching SN found in upper channel of buttstock and a script “6” on upper left tang. Bbl retains about 95% finish, turning plum on the top half with the sheltered areas having bright original blue. There are 2 or 3 small spots of moderate pinprick pitting with some scattered staining and light pitting on the right flat. The magazine tube is mostly a plum/blue with 3 spots of pitting. The receiver and forend cap retain about 96-97% of their beautiful bright gold plating with the exposed areas a dark mustard brass patina that blends very well. The buttplate retains about 75-80% original gold plating with the balance a dark mustard patina. The wood is sound and retains most of it’s high polish varnish. Mechanically excellent with crisp bright bore. 50412-12 (250,000-500,000) – Lot 4024

Revised: 9/21/2016

Please Note: Rifle barrel and magazine are later replacements.

EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL FLAT SIDE 1866 RIFLE WITH SADDLE RING AND HIGHLY FIGURED STOCKS.

SN 13245. Cal. 44RF. 24-1/2″ bbl. with integral magazine. Gun metal receiver. Highly figured crotch grain American walnut stocks with crescent butt. Forend is of the first type held in place by a transverse screw with no forend cap. Bbl shows 2-line Henry’s Patent “King’s Patent” bbl mark. Front-sight is a German silver blade. Rear-sight is graduated to 1,000 yards with a slide. Magazine hanger is pinned and held in place by 2 screws on either side. Receiver is of the late Henry type with a round-top at forward end and a sharp downward turn at rear. Receiver has a flat side profile without stock bolsters at forward end. Loading gate is of the flat type with a hold-open catch. Hammer and lever are of the late Henry design. Saddle ring is attached to left side. SN is stamped on lower tang on left side under stock. Assembly no. “1080” is also stamped in very small numerals on lower tang. Assembly no. is also stamped on inside of sideplates. Receiver is otherwise unmarked. SN is stamped on upper tang mortise of stock and on inside of toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Very good to fine, for this model. Bbl and magazine tube show a smooth gray-brown patina overall, with very little roughness. Bbl mark is very sharp. Sights are fine. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver is a deep mustard-brown patina with dark stains overall and appears uncleaned. Receiver shows scratches and dents. Sideplates fit very well. All markings are sharp and clean. Loading gate hold-open catch functions, which is not normally the case. Loading gate is dark with slight traces of blue finish. Receiver screws are very good. Saddle ring is also very good with some pitting. Hammer shows generous traces of case color especially on left side. Lever is a gray-brown patina, with very little roughness. Stocks are very good to fine. Buttstock and forearm show highly figured crotch grain American walnut on both sides. On a later Winchester this would be classified as XXX wood. Stocks have minor scratches and dents overall and retain a considerable amount of their orig amount of oil finish. Buttplate is a dark mustard-brown patina with a slight rub-mark on either side of tang. Forearm shows a few dents and scratches and a considerable amount of orig finish. These First Model 1866 Flat Side rifles were made in the serial range of 12,476 to about 15,500, with most of the production being the carbine version. The rifle is rarely seen in orig un-touched condition, as is this example. An opportunity to obtain an extremely rare Winchester First Model 66 rifle with wonderfully figured stocks. 50506-33 TEP (15,000-20,000) – Lot 4034

Revised: 10/6/2016

Very Important News!! This gun is NOT refinished. The finish on this rare and outstanding treasure is original and genuine. This was originally sold in the Wes Adams Collection. The cataloger at the time of cataloging questioned the finish and indicated in the description it was refinished. It is NOT! Numerous Winchester aficionados have confirmed that this gun is original and genuine. The forestock does have a hairline crack and a very tiny old repaired chip to the wood.

EXTREMELY RARE AND OUTSTANDING WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 “BIG 50” SADDLE RING CARBINE CALIBER 50 EX. (50-110).

SN 118494. Cal. 50 Ex. (50-110). Rare ’86 carbine with 22″ bbl, full magazine, two bands with square base front sight and 3-leaf platinum line express rear sight. Left side of receiver has a stud & ring. Mounted with straight grain American walnut with straight stock and smooth steel carbine buttplate. Bottom of stock has a factory musket style sling loop with matching sling loop integral with forend cap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which describes this firearm as a carbine in 50 Express caliber with Winchester Express rear sight and old style sling & swivel, received in warehouse Feb. 22, 1899 and shipped same day to Order #1228. PROVENANCE: Ex-Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about all of an outstanding Turnbull quality restoration; bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% strong blue with a small nick on top of bbl and faint muzzle edge wear; receiver, lever, hammer & buttplate retain about all of their beautiful bone meal color case hardening with light sharp edge wear and some fading on outer faces of lever; wood is sound with a few minor handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains about all of a fine restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with one spot & a few freckles about mid-point, appears to have been polished. 50412-79 (75,000-125,000) – Lot 4098

Revised: 9/19/2016

Please Note: Great News! Information provided by the Cody Firearms Offices verifies the configuration of the firearm (viewable online).

STUNNING WINCHESTER DELUXE CASE COLOR 1886 RIFLE.

SN 68503. Cal. 40-65. 22″ full oct bbl with full magazine. Case color receiver, hammer, finger lever, forend cap and crescent buttplate. 2-pc deluxe checkered 2-3X flame center cut crotch walnut pistol grip stocks with crescent butt. Lyman sporting blade front sight with sporting rear sight and Marbles folding rear tang sight. Masterfully restored by Turnbull Mfg. and Restoration Co. to an exhibition standard. CONDITION: 22″ bbl properly marked with a 2-line Winchester address on top flat with “40-65 WCF” chamber marking on left bbl flat to rear of rear sight. Bbl and magazine tube are as new with no finish loss whatsoever. The polish and bluing is as if Winchester themselves had done it yesterday. The vivid and bold case colored receiver, finger lever, hammer, forend cap and crescent butt have rich reds and vivid blues in their coloring structure with a somewhat straw finished background. The colors resemble an appearance of oil on water. All these illustrious case colors are lacquer finished as Winchester did in 1892 when this rifle was originally manufactured. the 2-3X flame center cut crotch walnut is checkered in the Winchester H pattern and is finished to its highest level with an extra piano finish, capturing the golden era of Winchester manufacturing and creating a piece of mechanical art. 51005-4 TDW (15,000-20,000) – Lot 4123

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Revised: 9/19/2016

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SPECTACULAR DELUXE WINCHESTER 1886 CASE COLORED WITH MATTED BARREL.

SN 59282. Manufacture 1891 with 26″ rnd matted bbl and button magazine. Case color receiver, finger lever, hammer and forend cap. Extra fancy checkered pistol grip stocks with shotgun butt. Mounted with Lyman tang sight as well as folding express rear sight and sporting front. CONDITION: As new as restored by Turnbull Restorations. The perfectly performed bluing and matted bbl are as new with no evidence of wear or distress. The 2-line Winchester address properly rolled in the matting is executed to perfection. The “45-90 WCF” cal. marking is crisp. The vivid case colors which are full of reds/blues setting on a semi-straw background are as if done by Winchester themselves in the 1890’s. All color and lacquer are perfect with no imperfections that can be found. All screwheads are flawless with no tool markings. The 2-3X flame center cut crotch walnut stocks are exceptionally well restored and checkered in Winchester’s own H pattern with small trademark ebony inlay at pistol grip. A small repair on forward section of comb has been done to the orig stocks and blended masterfully. All brilliant piano varnish finish is intact and as new. A perfect restoration to the highest degree. 51005-7 TDW (12,500-17,500) – Lot 4124

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Revised: 9/19/2016

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STUNNING TURNBULL RESTORATION WINCHESTER 1886 CASE COLOR SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 113618. Cal. 38-56. 22″ carbine bbl with traditional 2-line Winchester address and marked “38-56 WCF” over chamber. Carbine blade front sight and carbine folding staff sporting rear sight. Case colored receiver, hammer, finger lever and carbine butt with blue saddle ring and stud. 2-pc fine straight grained American walnut stocks. CONDITION: Spectacular overall condition, with deep rust blue bbl and full length magazine with no trace of wear or distress. The factory style highly polished charcoaled blue bbl bands are perfect with no signs of wear or distress. The case colored receiver, finger lever, hammer and buttplate are as only Turnbull Restorations can do with the most vivid of colors which perfectly emulate Winchester’s own. The condition is as new with all varnish remaining and no signs of distress. The walnut stocks are beautifully varnished in the traditional Winchester fashion with all sharp corners with no material loss and are fitted excellently. Charcoal blue trigger, saddle ring, saddle ring stud and rear sight are appropriately colored and are exceptional. A beautiful example of restoration being done to its highest standard. Manufactured 1897. 51005-11 TDW (7,500-9,500) – Lot 4129

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Revised: 10/4/2016

Please Note: Barrel measures 20″ not 22″ as stated in the printed catalog description.

*VERY FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SPECIAL ORDER SEMI-DELUXE SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 933542. Cal. 25-20. Manufactured 1924 with 22″ tapered rnd bbl and full magazine. Carbine pinned blade front sight with folding carbine sporting rear sight and Lyman folding adjustable tang sight. Blue finish overall with semi-deluxe pistol grip stock with Winchester grip cap and carbine steel buttplate. With saddle ring staple and ring. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine overall with most all finish remaining on bbl and tubular magazine. Very slight edge wear at muzzle and at forward end of magazine. Slight finish loss exists at high points of magazine ferrule and bbl band. Receiver retains most of its factory finish with typical thinning on bottom of receiver at balance point and top leading edges of both left and right receiver flats. Lever and hammer both retain most of their factory finish with typical light wear on sides from use. Forearm is very fine with several small compression dents and minor scratches that are lightly oil stained. Semi-deluxe pistol grip buttstock has several small scratches at right side of wrist and numerous small compressions towards toe of buttstock. Hard rubber pistol grip cap is very fine with no chips or distress. Buttplate has minor loss at both toe and heel with approximately two-thirds of finish remaining. Bore is bright and sharp and action is tight and crisp. A very pleasant special order semi-deluxe 1892 saddle ring carbine. 51005-13 TDW (5,000-7,000) C&R – Lot 4141

Revised: 9/23/2016

Please Note: Great News!! Factory letter also states “Engraved $4.00, Style 9” confirming factory ordered engraving.

*RARE SPECIAL ORDER CONRAD ULRICH ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LIGHTWEIGHT EXTRA FINE CONDITION RIFLE.

SN 157393. Cal. 32-40. Beautiful engraved ’94 with 24-1/4″ oct to rnd extra-light bbl with pedestal mounted King, mirrored, red ivory bead front sight, flat top rear sight and a locking Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with very highly figured flame grain American walnut with “H” style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is stamped with the assembly number “15845”, “XX” and “OFR”. The matching assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock along with “94”. Receiver is beautifully engraved by Conrad Ulrich in style “9” with the rnd vignette of a running whitetail buck in a field scene on left side and the vignette of a standing whitetail buck in a field scene on the right side, all surrounded by light patterns of foliate arabesque engraving and snake & dot borders. Top & bottom of receiver, top tang & forend cap are engraved to match. Engraving patterns extend over all the exposed flats of bbl over chamber area. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter and a copy of the shipping record which identify this rifle in caliber 32-40 with 24″ nickel steel extra-light, half oct bbl, half magazine, checkered stock with pistol grip and shotgun butt with rubber buttplate, sporting rear, Lyman front & flattop sights, shotgun butt with rubber buttplate and oil finish, received in warehouse Nov. 25, 1903 and shipped Nov. 27, 1903 to Order #204134. PROVENANCE: Ex-Wes Adams Collection. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue with a couple of small cleaned spots on upper rnd section which shows spots of pinprick pitting. Octagonal section has light sharp edge wear; receiver retains 95-97% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear, some minor pinpricks of pitting on left side and thinning to the top rear edges, turned a little plum; hammer retains bright case colors, moderately faded on top edge; sides of lever & sheltered areas retain bright case colors, faded on outer faces; wood is sound with a very few, very minor nicks & scratches and retains about all of its strong orig oil finish. Sights also matching, extremely fine condition with finish in front. King patented sight retains “certifiable antique ivory” red dyed bead. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 50412-4 (50,000-100,000) IVORY – Lot 4149

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Revised: 9/19/2016

Please Note: Great News!! The factory letter incorrectly references the name of inscription to be “J.C.” rather than “J.T.” This is a very obvious mistake on behalf of the factory records or the interpretation of these records by Cody. The gun clearly and specifically is J.T. Torrence. We also have some valuable historical news related to J.T. Torrence. J.T. Torrence was a highly recognized US General attributed in the capture of the Confederate Rebel Raider John Hunt Morgan. He later in life became a railroad magnate associated with the Calumet Terminal Railroad and was instrumental in the creation of the elevated rail network in the city of Chicago.

SUPERB PRESENTATION WINCHESTER 1894 DELUXE FACTORY ENGRAVED AND GOLD-WASHED.

SN 15198. Cal. 25-35. 26″ tapered rnd bbl with full magazine. Mounted with deluxe checkered pistol grip stocks of 2-3X center cut flame grain walnut with steel shotgun butt. Custom two dollar special order engraved. Consisting of a central vignette of a dual white-tail game scene with lake and forest background surrounded by foliate and arabesque with a multiple line border consisting of a rope pattern. At center top is a presentation to “J.T. Torrence”. Engraving continues over the crest of the receiver in a heart fashion over chamber with two border lines running parallel on the bolt flats. The right side has a central vignette of a running elk with 2-line border and surrounded by foliate and arabesque coverage with a multi line exterior border filled with a rope pattern. Engraving continues to bottom of receiver and floorplate with numerous scrolls, chase lines, tang of receiver nicely engraved with 2-line border with small elements of scroll work to rear and sides of hammer. Entire receiver is factory gold-washed as is forend cap. Accompanied with factory letter indicating April 8, 1896, shipped as a rifle cal. 25-35 with rnd bbl with gold trims, plain trigger, checkered stock with pistol grip, Lyman front and rear sights, shotgun butt, engraved two dollars with name “J.C.Torence”, a wonderful special order 1894 Winchester. CONDITION: Very good overall, with most blue remaining on bbl and tubular magazine. Blue finish starting to turn plum with moderate finish loss at bbl band and forend cap. Receiver still quite elegant but has finish loss on high points of receiver and balance point as well as forward high point in front of bolt. The gold-wash on the steel buttplate is two-thirds present with the loss predominantly at the heel. The 2-pc deluxe stocks are in very good condition with typical nicks, dings and scratches from period use with a slight amount of material loss at the confluence at the wrist to the receiver at the corners of the stock. The stocks, however, retain most of their orig piano varnish finish and overall is very aesthetically pleasing. 50784-1 TDW (10,000-30,000) – Lot 4153

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Revised: 10/6/2016

Please Note: Factory restoration, reblue and new wood. Original assembly number defaced on lower tang, new assembly number on top tang and in top tang channel of buttstock. Stock numbers on later rifles usually under buttplate on stock, not in the top channel.

*EXTREMELY FINE “LIKE NEW” DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 288008. Cal. 38-55. Beautiful deluxe ’94 with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman tang, improved adjustable leaf rear sight and Lyman ivory bead front sight. Mounted with beautiful flame and shell grain American walnut with “H” style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock that has checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Gun is like new and was not disassembled, but conforms to factory letter which states: shipped July 31, 1906 (Order No. 62178); 38/55 cal; oct bbl; plain trigger; checkered stock; pistol grip; Lyman front, leaf, improved rear sights; shotgun rubber buttplate; oil finish. This is an exceptional and beautiful rifle in extraordinarily high condition. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 99%+ crisp orig blue; frame and forend cap also retains about 99% orig blue with very light scratching on right side; hammer and lever retain virtually all of their bright and muted case colors; loading gate retains virtually all of its orig sky blue finish. Wood is sound, extremely well fit with only a couple of minor storage and handling nicks and retains virtually all high polish wood finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, appears to be new & unfired. 50506-66 JS (10,000-15,000) C&R; IVORY – Lot 4155

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Revised: 9/19/2016

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*SUPERB WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 RIFLE WITH FULL OCTAGON BARREL AND TANG SIGHT.

SN 195798. Cal. 25-35 WCF. 26″ full oct bbl with full magazine with brass blade sporting front sight and traditional sporting rear sight. 2-line Winchester address on top bbl flat forward of rear sight. “25-35 WCF” cal. marking on top flap forward of receiver. Blue finish receiver with case colored hammer and lever. Lyman folding tang sight with 2-pc straight grained walnut stocks with crescent butt and plain trigger. Manufactured 1910. CONDITION: Very fine overall, with most factory blue finish remaining on bbl and tubular magazine with very slight finish loss on corners of oct bbl and very slight muzzle wear from light use. Forend cap has thinning blue finish now turning slightly plum. Blue receiver has suffered very slight finish loss with some thinning of finish at forward receiver bolster and bottom edges of receiver from carry. These edges turning somewhat plum with very slight bright metal showing on very high points. Balance of receiver retains most of its high polish early Winchester 1894 blue with typical small scratches that are very minimal. Case colored hammer and finger lever have strong case colors in protected areas with silvering at bottom and relatively faded on sides. Buttstock and forearm are very fine retaining most of their factory varnish finish with a number of small bruises and compression scratches and a very slight amount of oil darkening at the confluence of wrist and receiver. A very small amount of material loss is evident in the corners of the buttstock which appears to be period as these areas are slightly dark from oil and age. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are tight and crisp. This is a nice Winchester 1894 manufactured in 1900 and is still void of any proof marks. 51005-12 TDW (3,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 4160

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Revised: 9/19/2016

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SUPERB DELUXE MODEL 1885 WINCHESTER WITH SWISS BUTT.

SN 58856. Manufactured 1892 with deluxe pistol grip checkered stocks with Swiss butt, case colored receiver and 30″ one-third oct No. 3 bbl. Equipped with windage adjustable front aperture sight and graduated staff peep sight. Chambered for 40-70 Sharps straight. CONDITION: Superb overall condition, with most all factory finish remaining on bbl with light thinning at muzzle and slightly turning plum. Traditional 2-line Winchester address on top flat of oct forward of rear sight. Cal. designation on left flat to rear of rear sight. Case colors are exceptional with very light thinning at top of receiver and at lower tang in SN area. Receiver has been re-lacquered to preserve the vivid case colors. Graduated rear peep sight has turned plum in color but functions flawlessly. Front windage adjustable aperture sight has some finish loss with approximately 50% turning plum. Brass Swiss butt at one time was silver washed but has only traces of silver in protected areas. Balance has turned to an even mustard patina. 2-pc deluxe checkered stocks are checkered in the Winchester H pattern with small ebony inlay at pistol grip. Forearm has slight crack at very end along oct bbl flat just above ebony forend tip inlay. Balance of forearm is very fine with numerous period compression dents and several very minor scratches from period use. Stocks have been expertly cleaned and polished and almost all piano finish remains. Deluxe pistol grip stock with cheek rest has several small areas of distress one directly behind tang sight from tang sight making contact with finish when folding and typical edge wear at high point of cheek rest from being rested upon. A very minute chip at end of pistol grip cap which is very old and almost indiscernible. In addition, there are several small scratches and compression dents at heel of stock but are quite old. Most all piano finish is still there,has been polished, and is quite elegant. Rifle is equipped with a single set trigger that functions flawlessly and has an excellent bore and mechanics. 51005-6 TDW (5,000-8,000) – Lot 4166

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Revised: 10/2/2016

Please Note: Barrel is refinished.

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE DELUXE MODEL 64 WINCHESTER CALIBER 25-35 WCF.

SN 1720699. Manufacture 1950 with 24″ rnd bbl with ramped sporting front sight and standard sporting rear marked “Model 64 Winchester 25-35 WCF”. Half magazine with semi-beaver tail checkered deluxe forearm and deluxe checkered pistol grip, buttstock, with Winchester grip cap and checkered steel Winchester buttplate. Blue steel finish overall with integral Winchester sling swivel bases. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine overall with pristine bore and mechanics. Most all blue finish remaining with no evidence of actual use on receiver, tangs, lever or bbl. Magazine is very fine with magazine cap having suffered some distress from previous owner disassembling and slightly marring magazine cap and retention screw. Wood finish is exceptional with several slight scratches in butt from storage, but no degree of real distress or evidence of real use. An exceptionally fine deluxe pre-64 in a very uncommon cartridge. 51033-79 TDW (5,500-7,500) C&R – Lot 4170

Revised: 9/26/2016

Please Note: The barrel has been re-blued.

FINE CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH BEAUTIFUL CHECKERED IVORY GRIPS.

SN 128320. Cal. 36. Standard configuration of a mid-war Colt Navy revolver popular among officers both North and South. 7-1-2″ oct bbl with 1-line NY address, 6-shot cylinder with rolled Ormsby Naval battle scene. This particular gun was made in 1862 and is in beautiful condition retaining much of its orig finish with a very unusual pair of full checkered ivory grips. Gun is all matching and has an “I” stamped adjacent to each SN which is thought to designate ivory. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains about 90% orig bright blue finish. Cylinder has strong traces of blue with about 80% discernible Naval battle scene. 5 of 6 safety pins are serviceable. Trigger guard retains strong traces of silver plate in protected areas. Backstrap has tiny traces of silver in protected areas and its SN has been re-engraved. “Certifiable antique elephant ivory” stocks fit well with hand worn patina. Mechanically gun is fine with crisp, shiny bore. 50412-40 (4,000-6,000) IVORY – Lot 4238

Revised: 10/5/2016

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*MINTY 1ST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN RARE RUSSIAN AND S & W 44 CAL.

SN 352313. Cal. 44 S & W. Blue and case colored with 5-1/2″ bbl, orig thick front sight with narrow sight groove. Bbl has 1-line block letter address with “RUSSIAN AND / S & W SPECIAL 44” on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with rampant Colt without circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. Right side of trigger guard & back strap, under grip, are marked with SN. Last two digits of serial number are on rear face of cylinder between two chambers. Colt factory letter states gun shipped July 9, 1931, 44 S & W, blue finish to Murta, Appleton Co., Philadelphia, PA, 1 gun in shipment. PROVENANCE: Ex-Woody Frye Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains about 98% strong orig factory finish with bright blue and moderately faded case colors. Case colors are bright & strong in sheltered areas. Grips show very light diamond point wear. May have been fired but if so very little. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 50412-29 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 4275

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Revised: 10/4/2016

Please Note: Due to a typographical error, the estimate should be $8,000-$12,000.

*SPECTACULAR, AND UNBELIEVABLY RARE EARLY THIRD GENERATION COLT “FULL GOLD PLATED” FACTORY ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN CALIBER 44 SPECIAL WITH FACTORY EAGLE GRIPS.

SN SA25889. Cal. 44 SPECIAL. 4-3/4″ bbl. Revolver is beautifully factory engraved overall in a scroll style with the coverage level “C” documented in the Colt Factory Archive Letter. The barrel shows scroll engraving on both sides of bbl address, which also borders model and cal mark on left side. Frame is flawlessly engraved in the scroll style. Engraving extends onto rear flat of trigger guard. Backstrap is nicely scroll engraved on apron and butt. Trigger guard is engraved on bow and forward end. Top strap is wonderfully engraved on rear portion. Cyl is scroll engraved between flutes. Bbl shows a 1-line address on top with model and cal mark on left side. Frame shows a 2-line patent mark with a rampant Colt at rear. SN is stamped on forward flat on frame. Colt factory letter confirms all features, including grips, and showing shipment on October 1, 1982. Also included is the Colt custom shop box, whose end label confirms all features. In Don Wilkerson’s famed book on Page 215 “The Post-War Colt Single Action Revolver 1976 – 1986” Wilkerson states that the Colt Records show that only 1% of Colt Factory Engraved Revolvers were in “exotic finishes, gold, silver, dual etc.” In addition on the same Page 215 Wilkerson states the Colt Records show only 7% of Factory Engraved Single Action Army revolvers were in the caliber 44 Special. Combined, the Colt records referenced in Don Wilkerson’s book makes this “Full Gold Plated” revolver one of the rarest of all factory engraved 3rd generation single actions. In addition, the Colt Factory pricing-guide of “Full Gold Plating” is so expensive that The Colt Custom Shop does not even list the pricing of “Full Gold Plating” but rather states “Price on Request”. The gold plating completely encompasses the revolver including inside the cylinder chambers, inside the barrel, the grip straps under both grips, etc. The revolver was truly “fully gold plated” by the Colt Factory. PROVENANCE: The Vince Sepulveda Collection, Colt Factory Archive Letter. CONDITION: New. Un-fired. Gold Plating is immaculately intact. A simply wonderful and exceedingly rare “Full Gold Plated” Factory Engraved Single Action Army. 50872-3 (6,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 4296

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Revised: 10/4/2016

Please Note: Due to a typographical error, the estimate should be $7,000-$10,000.

*MAGNIFICENT, THIRD GENERATION COLT FACTORY ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN 44-40 CALIBER WITH ASTONISHINGLY RARE IVORY FACTORY RELIEF CARVED SALOON GIRL MOTIF GRIPS DOCUMENTED ON THE COLT FACTORY ARCHIVE LETTER.

SN S08255A. Cal. 44-40. 5-1/2″ bbl. 3rd Generation SAA. Blue and case color finish. Incredible Factory ivory grips with a Colt Factory carving of a saloon girl carved in high relief on left side. Revolver is beautifully engraved in the documented coverage “B” class. Bbl shows scroll engraving at breech end, on both sides of bbl address and both sides of front-sight. Ejector rod housing is scroll engraved also. Frame is wonderfully engraved in a scroll motif on recoil shields and both rear sides. Frame engraving extends onto trigger guard and backstrap side flats. Backstrap is nicely scroll engraved on apron and butt. Trigger guard is engraved on the bow and forward end. SN is stamped on front flat of frame. Cyl is scrolled engraved between flutes and around rear periphery. Bbl has 1-line address on top and model and cal mark on left side. Frame shows 2-line patent address with rampant Colt logo to the rear. Revolver was shipped June 19, 1995 to “Armsmear II” which was the company affiliated to famed author and collector Mr. Albert Brichaux, who co-authored the “Factory Engraving” section of Don Wilkerson’s famous Colt books on Single Action Revolvers. Mr. Albert Brichaux was well known both at Colt and in the Colt collecting community during the time of this revolver’s engraving and manufacturing at the Colt Factory, and Mr. Brichaux’s notoriety is clearly on display in this spectacular revolver in both the quality of the factory engraving and the extreme rarity of the Ivory Salon Girl Motif documented by the factory on the Colt Factory Archive Letter Accompanying this gun. Also included is the Colt custom shop box with end label, showing features of this revolver. OF NOTE: A similarly spectacular Colt SAA in 44-40 Caliber with Relief Carved Factory Ivory Grips was delivered to “Armsmear II” the previous day (June 18th 1995) that this revolver was delivered by Colt and is for sale elsewhere in this current James Julia auction and is serial numbered just a few numbers away from this revolver. A wonderfully executed factory engraved Colt single action army revolver. PROVENANCE: Special order by the collection of Albert Brichaux via Armsmear II, The Vince Sepulveda Collection, Colt Factory Archive Letter. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: As New. Un-fired. 50872-4 (4,000-7,000) C&R; IVORY – Lot 4297

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Revised: 10/4/2016

Please Note: Due to a typographical error, the estimate should be $7,000-$10,000.

*MAGNIFICENT THIRD GENERATION COLT FACTORY ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN 44-40 CALIBER WITH ASTONISHINGLY RARE IVORY FACTORY RELIEF CARVED RAMPANT COLT PONY MOTIF GRIPS DOCUMENTED ON THE COLT FACTORY ARCHIVE LETTER.

SN S08259A. Cal. 44-40. 5-1/2″ bbl. 3rd Generation SAA. Full Nickel finish. Incredible Factory ivory grips with an astonishingly rare Colt Factory carving of a Rampant Colt Pony carved in high relief on left side. Revolver shows the coverage of “C” class engraving overall. This is a masterfully engraved revolver with wonderful animal figures worked into the engraving, clearly executed by an extremely talented Colt Factory engraver. Top of bbl is elaborately scroll engraved on both sides of address, extending all the way to the muzzle, including accent work around front-sight. Ejector rod housing is scrolled engraved on outer edge and accented with line engraving in the gullet. Recoil shield and side of frame is also beautifully scroll engraved, which extends to the side of trigger guard and backstrap. There is an incredibly well executed figure of a horse head on the left side of the frame and a spectacular figure of a lion’s head on the right side worked into the engraving. Top strap is engraved on both sides with a spread-wing eagle design. Apron of the backstrap has another equally impressive figure of a horse’s head worked into the engraving, which is incredibly well executed, this is bordered with scroll running down 2/3 of backstrap. Backstrap is also bordered with a punch design. Butt is very nicely scroll engraved with a border. Trigger guard is engraved on outer bow and around front screw. Cyl has scroll engraving between flutes and a dbl band border around rear periphery. Bbl shows 1-line address on top, with model and cal mark on left side. Frame shows 2-line patent mark on left side with rampant Colt logo to rear. SN is stamped on bottom flat of frame. This specific revolver was shipped June 18, 1995 to “Armsmear II” which was the company affiliated to famed author and collector Mr. Albert Brichaux, who co-authored the “Factory Engraving” section of Don Wilkerson’s famous Colt books on Single Action Revolvers. Mr. Albert Brichaux was well known both at Colt and in the Colt collecting community during the time of this revolver’s engraving and manufacturing at the Colt Factory, and Mr. Brichaux’s notoriety is clearly on display in this spectacular revolver in both the quality of the factory engraving and the extreme rarity of the Rampant Colt Pony Motif on the factory relief carved ivory grips on this revolver. Colt factory letter confirms all features, including the details of the Rampant Colt Pony Motif factory ivory grips, and shipment details. Also included is the Colt custom shop box with end label, showing features of this revolver. A very finely executed engraved Colt single action army revolver. OF NOTE: A similarly spectacular Colt SAA in 44-40 Caliber with Relief Carved Factory Ivory Grips was delivered to “Armsmear II” the day after (June 19th 1995) that this revolver was delivered by Colt and is for sale elsewhere in this current James Julia auction, and is serial numbered just a few numbers away from this revolver. PROVENANCE: Special order by the collection of Albert Brichaux via Armsmear II, The Vince Sepulveda Collection, Colt Factory letter. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: As New. Un-fired. 50872-5 (4,000-7,000) C&R; IVORY – Lot 4298

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Revised: 9/20/2016

Please Note: Great News!! The catalog description references Q3573 and Q3574 as rack or inventory numbers; they are Irish registration numbers.

PAIR OF DOUBLE FLINT PISTOLS BY LEWIS ALLEY OF DUBLIN WITH CASE.

SN 3573, 3574. Cal. 50. (.530 smooth bore) 7-1/2″ Round bbl sets are engraved “L. Alley Dublin Fecit” on top ribs which are also marked with rack or inventory numbers “Q3573” and “Q3574”. Breech irons have some semi-relief floral engraving. Locks have non-waterproof pans, with bridled friction frizzens, and feather springs with ball and spear finials. Locks also have beveled plates with long rebated tails, and are fitted with serpentine flat faced cocks. Plates and cocks are geometric border engraved; all plates with large “Ls. ALLEY”. European walnut stocks extend to muzzles, have nicely carved beads and drop points with raised shell carving around breech irons, as well as knob grips. Furniture is of iron. Trigger guards have raised acorn finials, and floral engraving on bows. Heavy grip caps have floral engraving and long straps. Steel crest plates with relief foliate embellishment are at tops of grips, which have also been fitted at a later time for removable buttstocks (not present). Greenheart ramrods with horn tips, one with steel tail and worm, mount through beaded pipes and filed thimbles. Stocks are pinned to bbls. Mahogany case with dual hook and key closure has inset D-ring handle, and is lined in light blue cloth. A large paper William and John Rigby label is in lid. Case is deep and pistols fit well. There are three empty compartments with covers which have brass knobs. An open compartment holds nutcracker ball mold marked “40”. CONDITION: Good with considerable repair. All metal parts are cleaned to pewter patina, with overall pinprick pitting. Stocks retain most of their hand worn orig finish, with numerous repairs, most notably front portions of both have been ended out; one pistol from half way along thimble to muzzle, and the other 3/8″ behind thimble to muzzle. There is an old repair above left lock of “Q3573”. Tail finial of right lock “Q3574” is missing. Right cock of “Q3573” is an old replacement. Bores are good, lightly pitted. Locks and frizzens are operable. Case shows considerable marks, rubs, and scuffs. Interior cloth is good with soiling and compressions. Label has numerous rubs through from contact with these pistols, but is mostly legible. A neat old pair of Irish pistols. Lewis Alley is listed as working in Dublin between 1770 and 1783. 50382-3 MGM259 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 4317

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Revised: 9/30/2016

Please Note: Great News!! These fine pistols are from the Estate of Retired Air Force Col. Thomas S. Ryan. Col. Ryan was stationed in the U.S. Embassy in Prague, CZ from 1954-56. These pistols were likely obtained by him during this time.

MAGNIFICENT CASED PAIR OF GOLD DAMASCENE AND IVORY MAURER REVOLVERS WITH SERBIAN ROYAL CREST.

SN 77572/77571. This truly magnificent cased pair of large frame 12mm Lefaucheux pin-fire revolvers have the Royal seal applied in gold in high relief gilted brass 2-1/4″ x 2-1/2″, on top of casing, details of the crest are quite well defined with dates 1389-1815 and Latin motto (Tempus et Meum Jus) which translates to “The time is right”. Guns are magnificently inset in gold floral damascene covering most of the metal surfaces of the pistols. Top bbl flats of 6-1/4″ full oct bbls are also decorated in gold “DECEMBER 1862” Each gun is numbered 297 on front of bbl lug with SNs found externally on left side of frame and bbl housing SN 77572 & 77(5)71. Screws still retain excellent engraving and only a couple show signs of ever being turned. Guns are beautifully gripped in elephant ivory. Pistols are in a fine blue velvet lined case with a loose blue silk liner with embroidered rosette for display. Embossed in gilt on top lining “GEBRUDER MAURER IN WIEN”; the Maurer brothers were well known vendors of high grade gold embellished arms of the mid-19th century. Each gun is marked on left flat of bbl near breech “E. LEFAUCHEUX / …BREVETE”. Various proofs showing manufacture by Auguste Francotte in Liege. Francotte is generally recognized as the finest gunsmith of Liege in the mid 19th century. These guns display beautifully. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very fine overall, pistols retain most of their bright blue, almost black finish, with balance grey/plum. The only major loss of blue is on gun SN 77571 on left and top of bbl and about a 1″ by 2″ area where the blue has been worn through. Still with sharp edges and gold insets intact. Gold damascene work is virtually 100% intact on both guns with only minor cosmetic losses. “Certifiable antique elephant ivory” grips are well fit with patina. This pair originally had inset Serbian Royal Crests at back of frames, these are now missing. Orig casing is missing its central set of partitions seen on other identically cased Maurer pistols which would have retained tools and insets for each pistol. However, the two long lidded compartments are intact, one retaining its orig “certifiable antique ivory” cylindrical oiler with gilted brass finial in suite to finials on compartment lids. See James Julia Auctions, Lot 2281, March 15, 2016 for an identical set with proper inset compartments in case and original royal crests on backstraps. Ornate brass inlay on orig casing is intact with only a couple small reductions. Box is also decorated with engraved brass corners. All brass mounts exhibit deep mustard colored patina. The large ornate medallion surrounding the royal seal is inscribed like the guns “DECEMBER 1862”. Embossed gilt agents marking is crisp as seen inside top lid on padded velvet liner. Other retained velvet in casing is fine with bright royal blue color. Box is sound and solid overall, retaining much of its dark finish with normal cosmetic dents, scratches and wear expected. Applied royal seal retains most of its orig gold plate with good patina. 50583-1 JS (15,000-25,000) IVORY – Lot 4325

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Revised: 9/26/2016

Please Note: Catalog title says, “DISPLAYED AT THE 1851 LONDON EXPOSITION”; it was supposed to have said “THE TYPE OF EXAMPLE DISPLAYED AT THE 1851 LONDON EXPOSITION”. It is clarified in the description, but we wanted to be sure of no misunderstanding.

EXTREMELY RARE AND UNIQUE CASIMIR LEFAUCHEUX ELABORATELY ENGRAVED DOUBLE ACTION PINFIRE 4-BARREL PEPPERBOX DISPLAYED AT THE 1851 LONDON EXPOSITION.

SN NSN. Cal. 12mm. Just over 8″ overall with 3″ bbls, pictured and described on pgs 30-32 of Systeme Lefaucheux, Chris Curtis, 2002 “The pepperbox…is undoubtedly the type that was taken to England by Casimir Lefaucheux as part of his display at the 1851 London Exhibition. It is marked internally on the breechplate, “Lefaucheux Brevete Inv 37”. Externally, the pistol’s frame is acid-etched with the Lefaucheux name and business address, “rue de la Bourse 10 a Paris Ivion Lefaucheux Bte.” The firm moved from the above early address to a new and larger location in Paris at 37 rue Vivienne, sometime between January and July of 1850. The catalogue for the 1851 London Exhibition notes the new address, and lists Caisimir Lefaucheux as an “inventor and manufacturer of rifles, fowling pieces and pistols on his new principle…Despite the praise heaped on his American competition, the London Exhibition of 1851 was a professional triumph for Casimir Lefaucheux. He was awarded a Medal of Honor for his display, No. 1308, which was the first step toward universal recognition and acceptance of the pinfire system throughout the world. Unfortunately, Casimir Lefaucheux did not live long enough to reap the full rewards of his inventive genius and pioneering work, which altered the evolutionary course of firearms development. He died in Paris on August 11, 1852 at the age of fifty, less than a year after the close of the London Exhibition. All Lefaucheux arms made during the era of Casimir’s reign – single-shot pistols, pepperboxes, and shotguns – were of the highest Old World quality and craftsmanship. But they were not manufactured in sufficient numbers nor over a lengthy enough period to achieve commercial success during their inventor’s lifetime. Few examples survive, and today any such Lefaucheux arms constitutes a prized addition to a collection of early cartridge firearms”. Accompanying this pistol is a signed copy of Chris Curtis’ “Systeme LeFaucheux” where this gun is pictured, illustrated and described. PROVENANCE: Ex-Chris Curtis Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Bbls are cleaned and overall grey/white. Frame and receiver retains some high polish to raised relief work with a stippled with a plum/grey background. Fluted ebony stocks are sound and solid with small cosmetic blemishes including 2 thin long chips at rear left. Mechanically, gun rotates indexes and drops hammer and appears functional. Bores show discernible lands and grooves with no twist. 50269-2 JS (5,000-7,000) – Lot 4327

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Revised: 9/23/2016

Please Note: We have been advised that the portrait is not that of Edwin Forrest. We guarantee the pistols, their description and provenance. However, we will not guarantee the portrait.

HISTORIC EDWIN FORREST ARCHIVE OF EXCEPTIONAL CASED PAIR OF HENRY DERINGER DUELERS WITH A THOMAS SULLY PORTRAIT OF FORREST, 1839.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. 12-1/2″ overall, 7″ oct bbl, engraved German silver and steel mounted. These guns are in spectacular condition, retaining virtually all of their orig finish and according to authority Doug Eberhart who once owned these stated they are “they are the best of their kind”. Accompanying these duelers is a 35″ x 28.7″, 1839 dated Thomas Sully oil on canvas portrait. Edwin Forrest (1806-1872) was probably the most popular American actor of his day. In 1823, Forrest, according to his memoirs, became friends with James and Rezin Bowie and at some point was given Jim Bowie’s favorite knife. Whether Forrest in some of his grandiose recollections actually possessed Jim Bowie’s Bowie or not, the knife along with these Deringers are among spectacular arms he did own in the mid-19th century. As Mr. Forrest had no heirs, he established the Edwin Forrest Home near Philadelphia as a retirement home for old actors. In a arms display case were various arms belonging to Forrest along with his other effects that the Board of Governors of the the Edwin Forrest Home sold in 1988. Regardless of any history this is no doubt among the most beautiful pair of Henry Deringer cased pistols extant. PROVENANCE: Pistols: Edwin Forrest Home, Philadelphia; Ex-William R. Williamson Collection, 1988; pictured on page 109 of Steel Canvas, R. L. Wilson; Ex-Doug Eberhart Collection. Painting: Ex-Doug Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Pistols are both extremely fine overall, though pistol on top (gun 1) has some light pitting on lock surface, hammer and trigger guard as seen in photos, along with hairline crack below lock and opposite lock that runs entire diameter of wood. Guns both retain most of their orig Deringer signature striped brown finish with only minor reductions and minor blemishes. Blued steel trigger guards and ramrod thimbles both retain most of their orig blue though gun 1) has about 10% loss of finish. German silver mounts have crisp engraving and are well fit and to their burl walnut stocks which retain virtually all of their orig varnish. Mechanically, guns are excellent with crisp shiny rifled bores with characteristic Deringer 7 lands and grooves. Casing is sound and solid with orig wood & brass combination tool, 3-compartment charging flask which retains much of its orig varnish and bright blue spring and scissor bullet mold also in excellent condition. Brown velvet interior is light stained, minor soiling and has professionally repaired central partition. Case retains orig functioning key. Exterior of case has typical storage dings, dents and bruises, expected after 150 years, still retaining most of its orig varnished finish. Painting has several hole repairs in canvas with in-painting and 3 small un-repaired holes, none effecting facial features. Painting exhibits varnished surface, is initialed and dated 1839 on back. Original stretcher and canvas is in newer frame with a Washington, DC dealers name. 50412-50 JS (60,000-80,000) – Lot 4332

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Revised: 9/29/2016

Please Note: Great news!! The trigger guard is NOT a facsimile and NOT excavated as stated in the description. It is a genuine antique trigger guard.

LARGE EXCAVATED ARCHIVE OF SAMUEL GRISWOLD PISTOL PARTS FROM FACTORY SITE.

SN 43X. This amazing archive of items actually found by our consignor and others collected show relics of the Samuel Griswold Confederate pistol factory in Griswoldville, GA destroyed by General W. T. Sherman in late 1864. As can be seen in photographs, you will see original piece of bar stock that most everything was made from to start with. There are 3 cyls in various unfinished form, 1 drilled and ready for cones, there are broken pieces of brass backstrap and a broken brass excavated frame found elsewhere serial numbered 356, there is an unfinished bbl and housing, several loading arms and arbors in various unfinished states, along with over a dozen triggers, hands, wedges and 9 hammers in various states of manufacture. This is a unique group of relics that help tell the story of the most prolific Confederate revolver maker. CONDITION: Most parts have heavy pitting and iron patina as typical with excavated material, most have been cleaned, brass appears as found. There is a facsimile trigger guard and backstrap have been added for display purposes which are both in very good condition. 50890-3 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 4375

Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: The photographs in the printed catalog are incorrect. The correct photographs are online. The description is correct.

RARE CIRCA 1840 UNMARKED WADE & BUTCHER MOTHER OF PEARL GRIPPED BOWIE.

This large Bowie measuring 12-1/2″ overall with approximately 8″ clip point blade. This hefty blade is a full 1/4″ at ricasso. German silver mounted handle has 2 beautiful Mother of Pearl slab grips and functional fold out corkscrew. CONDITION: Handle, crossguard, pommel and corkscrew are fine but blade shows heavy pitting, old cleaning and several large nicks in blade possibly from poor storage. There are no discernible makers marks, but similar knives marked “Wade & Butcher” exist. 50412-61 JS (1,000-2,000) – Lot 4428

Revised: 9/19/2016

Please Note: As is usually the case with a refinished gun, part of the address on the top of the barrel was polished out and after refinishing the missing parts of the address were remarked.

EXTREMELY FINE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 5054. Cal. 44. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line “E. REMINGTON & SONS” address. Mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory grips matching number on inside of each grip. The Remington Army was a fine revolver in its day and would have been serious competition for the Colt Model 1873 but it appeared on the market two years after the Colt, by which time Colt was well established with military contracts which Remington could never generate. Even though the Remington was every bit the equivalent of the Colt and many reported it superior, Remington did not have the distribution and contacts to reach widespread customers. Though there was an estimated 25,000 of this pattern manufactured, they are quite scarce as many were sold outside the U.S.This is a very crisp example which has apparent factory refinish as there are tiny plated over pits. Small star just forward on right edge of bbl is the only marking noted other than address. There is a known purchase of 639 nickel plated Remington’s for use by Indian police and at least 1,000 were purchased by the Mexican government and there was contract by the Egyptian government for 10,000 guns as this might be one. Regardless, this is a beautiful example that shows little or no use. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Extremely fine as period refinished, bbl address has been freshened. Overall retains virtually all of its strong nickel finish, crisp bright like new bore with light staining, screws retain all of their nickel plate; grips are sound, well fit with several hairlines and mellow ivory patina. 50663-1 JS (7,500-12,500) IVORY – Lot 4442

Revised: 9/19/2016

Please Note: The nickel finish is an old in period refinish.

RARE BOXED FACTORY ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 1 FIRST VARIANT DOUBLE DERRINGER.

SN 2067. Cal. 41 RF. Nickel finish with 3″ superposed bbls, fixed sights with early style markings on side ribs “ELLIOT’S PATENT DEC. 12th” and “E.REMINGTON & SONS, ILION N.Y.”. Extractor is in left side rib. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips that are numbered “5779” inside each grip. Pistol is engraved with nearly full coverage foliate arabesque scrolls with foliate & floral engraving on frame. Backstrap is engraved with snake & dot patterns around hammer slot. A large flower blossom behind hammer slot with snake & dot borders down the backstrap and geometric patterns on the butt. Accompanied by an orig 2-pc Double Derringer box with dark green lid that has an end label marked “DOUBLE BARREL REPEATER / FULL PLATE”. Inside the lid has a “DIRECTIONS FOR LOADING” label. Bottom of box is a blue/green color with a couple of minor repairs. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 100 of these derringers were produced in the period 1867-1868. Few of these derringers were ever engraved and even fewer boxes survive today. PROVENANCE: Ex-Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except grips as noted above. Overall retains 85-90% dull orig nickel plating with bare metal on front strap; grips have lightly chipped edges, otherwise are sound with good fire & color. There are 2 hairline cracks in hinge. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bores with moderate pitting. Box has one broken corner and one repaired corner in the top and a couple of repaired seams in bottom. 50412-48 JS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 4462

Revised: 9/14/2016

Please Note: The number on the gun is actually 643, not 648.

FINE FIRST MODEL SMITH & WESSON SCHOFIELD WELLS FARGO NO. 648.

SN 6437421. Cal. 44 S&W. Wells Fargo attributed first model Schofield revolver. Single line roll die marked “W.F.& CO. EX.” with No. “648” hand-stamped beside the Wells Fargo marking. The 648 number is also stamped on butt of gun behind lanyard loop. Original Smith & Wesson number of 742l is still evident as is the original inspectors markings. 2-pc walnut grips with nickel silver escutcheons, single action design with 5″ key hole bbl. Front sight has been professionally moved to its new position after cut down. According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Supica & Nahas. “It is estimated that several hundred Schofields with the cut-down 5” bbls were purchased by Wells Fargo to arm its messengers. The guns were marked by the company on the right side of the under bbl ejector housing by stamping over the Schofield patent. The marking reads “W.F. & COS EX” along with a re-stamping of the gun’s SN. It’s believed that all authentic Wells Fargo Schofields have SN under 6000. CONDITION: Good as re-finished. Gun is an even plum finish overall. All markings are strong and visible and easily discernible. Bore is slightly dark and hammer needs slight adjustment. Polishing marks are imminent on sideplates and backstrap from removal of earlier corrosion. 2-pc wood grips are solid, however, have minor material loss on right grip at lower corners from wear and use. A nice piece of Western Americana. 50412-71 TDW (3,000-5,000) – Lot 4467