Revised: 3/24/2017

Please Note: There was a cataloging error. The bead is actually a white metal bead. Please disregard all references to the ESA Act on ivory.

*MERKEL MODEL 303E WITH THREE BARREL SETS, DOUBLE RIFLE, RIFLE/ SHOTGUN, AND DOUBLE SHOTGUN, SCHMIDT AND BENDER SCOPE, AND CASE.

SN 68349. Cal. 9.3x74R x 9.3x74R, 12 x 12, 12 x 30-06. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Three sets of demi-block OU bbls, 25-3/4″ double rifle, 25-5/8″ rifle/ shotgun, and 28″ double shotgun. Double rifle set is fitted with quarter rib, holding one standing rear sight and claw scope bases for Schmidt and Bender 1.1 – 4 X 24 Zenith 30mm scope with 3 post and crosshair reticle. This bbl set has a proof date of 12/68. Rifle/ shotgun bbl set has full length solid rib with flip-over rifle/ shotgun rear sight, with bbl proof date of 1/68. Double shotgun set with matted ventilated rib has a proof date of 1/68. All bbl sets are of Bohler steel and have DDR proofs. Rear portions are engraved with well cut large open scroll with “GEBRUDER MERKEL, SUHL” on left sides. Coin finished OU double Kersten sidelock action features non-automatic safety, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front set). Locks are hand detachable with takedown screw flap in right lockplate. Lock internals are engine turned. Action is engraved with full coverage well cut semi-relief large open shaded scroll with floral highlights. Lockplates are engraved with dramatic scenes also in semi-relief of hawk stooping upon game birds, with left side depicting a covey of quail (?) scattering amongst under growth, and with four pheasant in various poses either running or flying on right. Bottom of action is engraved with makers name, and steel trigger guard is engraved with matching scroll. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut black capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over orig beaded horn buttplate with embossed Merkel logo. Stock features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, multi-point pattern checkering at grip, with a chinstrap transition to butt, which has a sling loop as well as a gold oval engraved with monogram “JPB” (?) on toe line. Bbls are fitted with 3-pc ejector forend with Deeley release, bottom section of which serves all three bbl sets. DOUBLE RIFLE: Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. RIFLE/ SHOTGUN: Bore diameter: top -.726. Bore restrictions: top – .042 (extra full). Wall thickness: top – .033. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. DOUBLE SHOTGUN: Bore diameter: top -.726, bottom – .726. Bore restrictions: top – .013 (mod), bottom – .015 (mod). Wall thickness: top – .029, bottom – .031. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan leather case with riveted-on brass corners is lined in burgundy velvet. It has space for action and all three sets of bbls. Case contains a pair of 12 gauge snap caps. A covered compartment contains a scope cover and two keys, as well as an initial plate for top of case with same initials as on gold oval. 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. All bbl sets retain over 95% of what appears to be orig blue, silvered on sharp edges. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, some areas darkening. Stocks retain 85 – 90% orig hand rubbed oil finish, thinned around grip and on forend, with numerous light marks and bumps. All bores are very fine to excellent. Shotgun and rifle/ shotgun bbls are tight. 12ga shotgun bbl has well patinaed ivory bead sight. Double rifle bbls are a bit loose with forend removed. Ejectors are strong and in time. Scope is excellent, near new. Optically clear. Case leather is darkening and has many marks and rubs. Interior cloth is very good with a number of areas rubbed through. Straps and handle are good. A fine combination for the worldwide one gun hunter. 51602-1 MGM95 (12,500-17,500) ESA – Lot 1330

*UNUSUAL OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN AND SIDE BY SIDE RIFLE MULTI CALIBER VIERLING BY G. JUCH OF FERLACH.

SN 512778. Cal. 20 ga x 20 ga 3″ Chambers, 9.3 x 74R/ 5.6x 50R. 24″ Demi bloc bbl group has OU 20 ga bbls and side by side rifle bbls with large caliber on the right. Top bbl is fitted with full length narrow, matted rib with mid portion cut away forming quarter rib and front ramp. Rear portion of rib is fitted with claw bases. A bronze rear sight is dovetailed through mid rib 8″ from muzzle for rapid sighting, rear rib with plugged dovetail. All bbls are of Bohler Super Blitz steel and are Ferlach proofed. Cyma curved back, coin finished, Blitz double Kersten action has tang safety and rifle/ shotgun selector to left of top lever. All strikers are bushed, and action is fitted with gold plated double triggers (both set). Action is engraved with deeply cut acanthus scroll with punch dot background surrounding vignettes of game suitable for this combination gun. A pair of boar are on left side, with a fox chasing a hare on right. Bottom of action has circular vignette of cock and hen pheasant. Trigger guard is steel. Beautifully figured and nicely marbled European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over black Decelerator pad. Matching full forend with schnabeled tip has Deeley release. Kaps 2 – 8 X 42 30mm rail scope has crosshair and three post reticle, and is in claw mounts. Bore diameter: top -.615, bottom – .615. Bore restrictions: top – .025 (full), bottom – .008 (IC). Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Neutral cast. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls have approx 80% blue, considerably thinned on rifle bbls. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish. Stocks have only a few light marks in their orig hand rubbed oil finish. Bores are excellent. Scope is excellent, optically clear. An unusual modern day vierling. 51130-1 MGM167 (10,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 1331

*CLAMSHELL ACTION DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE BY H. BARELLA WITH CASE.

SN 25672. Cal. .475 no. 2. 25-1/8″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with raised, flat, matted rib holding one standing leaf rear and silver bead front sights have makers name on top of right bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with imperial German proofs with a date of 1/30, and Birmingham nitro proofs for .475 #2. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “KRUPP LAUFSTAHL”. Bottom rib is marked with importers name and address. A wide sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Robust scalloped boxlock clamshell reinforced action features non-automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, square crossbolt third fastener, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with about 30% coverage sprays of scroll within line and geometric borders. Dense, well fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over Silver type pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Side panels are checkered. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 12 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Tan canvas case with leather trim is lined in brown felt. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black, rib and details considerably softened. Action is cleaned to silver gray over some light pitting. Stocks retain nearly all of an old hand rubbed oil finish with some light subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are good, strong rifling, dark in grooves. Action is fairly tight. Mechanically good. Case is excellent. An unusual German rifle. 51737-2 MGM149 (8,000-14,000) C&R – Lot 1332

*E. KERNER AND SONS BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN 15280. Cal. 9.3 x 74R. 25-1/4″ Dovetailed bbls fitted with full length matted rib mounting claw scope bases and one standing, one folding leaf rear sight, has gold bead in raised front portion of rib. Tops of bbls are engraved with makers name and “Suhl”. Bbl flats are stamped with 10/27 imperial nitro proofs for 93/74, bottoms of bbls with steel info, SN, and Kerner logo. A narrow sling loop is soldered to bottom bbls. French gray scallop backed boxlock action with side safety features pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, reinforcing bolsters to frame, and dbl triggers (both set). Action is engraved in near full coverage large Germanic foliate scroll with punch dot background surrounding vignettes of game on sides of action with a hound in stand-off with roebuck on left, and a pair of running boar on right. Trigger guard is of horn. Lightly figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silver type pad, and features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip, and a cartridge trap with space for 4 cartridges along with a sling loop, on toe line. Matching splinter forend with small inset horn tip has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Home made red vinyl covered case contains a cleaning rod and a box of Norma ammunition. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbls retain 80% orig blue with numerous light marks. Action retains most of its french gray, silvered on high areas from hand wear. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with numerous scratches, both deep and shallow, and some added oil on butt. Checkering somewhat worn. Bores are very fine, slightly darkened. Action is tight. Mechanically good. Case is good. 51786-1 MGM153 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1333

*F. W. HEYM OVER-UNDER EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 55265. (1976) Cal. 9.3 x 74R. 25″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with full length matted rib and marked “HEYM, MUENNERSTADT” on rib. Rib is fitted with claw bases and single standing rear sight. Top bbl is stamped with steel type and “MADE IN W – GERMANY”. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with German proofs with date of 8/76. Coin finished OU double Kersten Blitz action has shaped back and features non-automatic tang safety, pin cocking indicator, and dbl triggers (front set). Action is engraved with 60% coverage acanthus scroll surrounding vignettes of game, with a running boar on left side, and running stag on right. Bottom of action is marked with makers name. Plain European walnut white line capped pistol grip hogback comb buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over ribbed composition buttplate with white line spacer. Stock features shadow line right hand cheekpiece and skip line checkering at grip. Matching full one piece forend has Deeley release. A B. Nickel 2.5 X scope with duplex reticle is in claw rings. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″”, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining approx 95% of all orig factory finishes with some light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically good. Ejectors are strong and in time. Scope is excellent, optically clear. 51602-2 MGM168 (5,500-9,500) – Lot 1334

*CUSTOM BRNO ZKK-602 LARGE BORE DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE BY CHRIS WILCOX OF CHERRYVILLE, B.C.

SN 10090. Cal. .505 Gibbs. 25″ Tapered two stage octagon bbl with integral quarter rib holding three folding leaf express rear sight, is engraved with makers name and address on top of bbl. Caliber is engraved on left rear flat. Integral front ramp holds silver bead under slip-on sight protector held in place by set screw. BRNO Arms ZKK action has been nicely polished and had bolt stop re-worked. Bolt has been engine turned, handle nicely checkered, and shroud has been modified for Model 70 type safety. Orig bottom metal and set trigger mechanism retained. Custom stock by Chris Wilcox has recoil bolts, rosewood forend tip and grip cap. A black Decelerator pad has been fitted and a silver oval engraved “J J O” has been installed on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Weight: 10 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished. Metal retains nearly all of its shiny rust blue. Orig stock finish has numerous light marks and scratches, with three fairly deep abraded dents on bottom, one on forend, two on toe line. Bore is excellent. Action smooth. 51737-3 MGM179 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1412

*CUSTOM BRNO ZKK-602 DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE BY CHRIS WILCOX OF CHERRYVILLE, B.C.

SN 14629. Cal. .375 H&H. 25″ Tapered two stage octagon bbl with integral quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, is engraved with makers name and address on top flat. Caliber is engraved on left rear flat. Integral front ramp holds silver bead under slip-on sight protector held in place by set screw. BRNO Arms ZKK action has been nicely polished and had bolt stop re-worked. Bolt has been engine turned and shroud has been modified for Model 70 type safety. Orig bottom metal and set trigger mechanism retained. Custom stock by Chris Wilcox has recoil bolts, rosewood forend tip and grip cap. A brown Decelerator pad has been fitted and a silver oval engraved “J J O” has been installed on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 1-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished. Metal retains nearly all of its shiny rust blue. Stock finish has numerous light marks and scratches. Bore is excellent. Action smooth. 51737-4 MGM177 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1413

JAMES ERSKINE 12 BORE HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE.

NSN. Cal. 12 ga. for 1-7/8″ paper case and 0.735″ round ball of 592 grains. Mfg 1865-1870 in Scotland. It has fully rifled 28″ dovetailed steel bbls, and is fitted with a four-leaf express rear sight in broad flat. File-cut rib engraved with address “61 Victoria St. Newton-Stewart NB.” Jones underlever action is fitted with bar locks having front sliding safeties and uniquely shaped broad, rounded hammers with tall spurs. Action has arcaded fences and sprung strikers. Action and locks are engraved with 80% very well-cut, medium-shaded scroll. Trigger plate has a scrolled spur forming a pistol grip. Dense European walnut stock with checkering at grip and steel butt plate is nicely marbled. Splinter forend attaches with side nail. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Ray Ordorica. CONDITION: Very Good. Bbls retain nearly all of a re-blue. Action and locks are a smooth dark gray to brown patina. Stock refinished over some light dents. Bores are very fine, nearly excellent, with some scattered light pitting. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Forend has been tightened by adding tape where it contacts bbls. 51775-2 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 2239

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ALEXANDER HENRY 12 BORE HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN 6413. Cal. 12 Bore, for 2-1/2″ brass cases. Circa 1880-1890. 28″ Damascus bbls with full length Alexander Henry 11 groove rifling, (0.770″ avg. bore dia.) with dolls head extension. Robust Jones underlever action is fitted with peninsula back action locks with front sliding safeties and round bodied serpentine hammers. Action and locks are engraved with small scroll. Newly made cast-off buttstock with recoil pad and right hand cheekpiece was reworked, recheckered and refinished by Ray Ordorica. Forend attaches to bbl with forward pivoting lever. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Ray Ordorica. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbls re-browned with considerable loss to details of bbl rib matting and engraving. Action and locks have considerable loss of engraving due to many years of cleaning and rusting. Surfaces gray brown and pitted. Locks are crisp. Bores are good, lightly pitted throughout, with a couple of very deep large pits in right bbl. Action is surprisingly tight. Locks up well. The rifle comes with a custom 0.755″ bullet mould by Ned Christiansen (Michiguns) designed for paper-patched bullets. The mould is engraved with the Henry’s serial number and bullet weight (900 grains if pure lead). 51775-1 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 2240

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*KRIEGHOFF CLASSIC BIG BORE DOUBLE RIFLE IN 470 NITRO EXPRESS CALIBER.

SN 011644. Cal. .470NE. 23-1/2″ bbl with 1/4 rib and ramp front sight. Full knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in three-point pattern with cheekpiece on left side of stock, sling swivel near toe, and 14-5/8″ LOP over thin black Decelerator pad. Semi beavertail forearm checkered in four-point pattern with Deely release and schnable tip. Action is cocked with “Combi-cocking device” on top tang. Articulated front trigger. Receiver with small arabesques engraving. Nickel plated finish receiver. CONDITION: Excellent and near new with very light field use. Retains nearly all orig finish to both wood and metal. Mechanics are crisp. Bores are bright and shiny. 51500-55 JSL (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2241

*BLASER MODEL R93 CLASSIC RIFLE WITH ZEISS SCOPE.

SN BC02847. Cal. 7mm 08. 23-1/2″ Matte finish bbl, no 9/53252, is fitted with Zeiss Diavari-VM 2.5 – 10 X 50 rail scope with duplex reticle. Unique straight pull R93 action has sideplates depicting game animals. Nicely streaked European walnut stocks are checkered. CONDITION: Excellent, with only a few very light marks in wood finish, as well as a few minor marks on metal, mostly on left side of receiver. Bore is dirty, but appears to be excellent. Scope is excellent. 51761-5 MGM71 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2242

*FERLACH CUSTOM SPRINGFIELD RIFLE WITH SCOPE, ENGRAVED BY BRUEHL MAX GUN ENGRAVING STUDIO, CHICAGO.

SN 1179-65. Cal. 375 H&H. 26″ One third octagon, 2/3 round Bohler bbl with integral rib, is mounted with single standing U-notch rear sight, and gold bead in front ramp. Rib is matted, and orig makers name is matted out. ’03 Springfield action has been fitted with claw mounts. Bolt handle has been altered to clear scope. Floorplate has been altered to hinged type. Rear portion of bbl, action, and bottom metal are engraved with extensive coverage well done oak leaves and acorns in shaded background. Bolt knob is deeply carved in oak leaf motif. Bottom metal is coin finished and has acorns and oak leaves of better quality surrounding scene of battling moose on floorplate, and cougar on trigger guard bow. Front part of magazine is engraved “ENGRAVED” “BY” “BRUEHL MAX” “GUN ENGRAVING” “STUDIO” “CHICAGO”. Crotch figured American walnut, California style Monte Carlo stock with right hand swept cheekpiece and rosewood grip cap and forend, measures 14-1/4″ over open sided Pachmayr white line pad. Well cut point pattern checkering with scroll flourishes at apex of interior points is at grip and forend. A piece of rosewood has been inlet behind top tang. Kahles Helia-Super 4 X scope with duplex reticle is in soldered-on claw rings. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 1-5/8″, drop at comb: approx. 1-3/4″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain essentially all of their custom finishes. Stock shows a few light marks in its orig oil finish, checkering still light in color. Rosewood piece is inlet behind tang to repair a crack, which continues about 3/4″ past piece. This repair appears solid and does not flex. There are a few light marks on ocular bell of scope, optics clear. 51483-1 (2,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 2243

*FINE WALTHER MODEL KKJ-HO BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 2298. Cal. 22 Hornet. 22″ sporter weight bbl with banded ramp front sight and 200M tangent rear. Rec is grooved for tip off scope mounts and is marked with the maker’s banner. Dbl set triggers and cross bolt safety. 5 round detachable mag. Sporting style walnut stock with checkered panels and capped pistol grip, pancake cheekpiece and grooved hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivels and brown leather sling. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent. Gun retains virtually all of its factory finishes with some light handling marks to wood. Muzzle has a few small dings. Mechanics crisp. Bore is good. 51569-704 JWD (1,250-1,750) – Lot 2244

*HUNTER’S BRACE OF WALTHER MODEL B BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLES.

1) WALTHER B SPORTER. SN A1584. Cal. 8×57. 24″ sporter weight bbl with ramp front sight and gold bead insert, Express rear sight with 1 standing, 1 folding leaf and marked with maker’s banner and eagle/N proof. Mauser 98 action is fitted for claw mounts and has Hensoldt 6x scope installed. Dbl set triggers, cross bolt safety, military style floorplate. Sporting style walnut stock has wraparound checkering, capped pistol grip, pancake cheekpiece and solid red recoil pad. Factory sling swivel studs. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good plus. Bbl and rec retain 95% blue with high point and muzzle rubs. Wood retains virtually all of a rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright. Optics clear. C&R 2) WALTHER B SPORTER. SN A1689. Cal. 8×57. 24″ sporter weight bbl with ramp front sight and gold bead insert, Express rear sight with 1 standing, 1 folding leaf and marked with maker’s banner and eagle/N proof. Mauser 98 action is fitted for claw mounts and is beautifully engraved with traditional oak leaf motif as is bolt, floorplate and trigger bow. Dbl set triggers, cross bolt safety, military style floorplate is adorned with bull elk game scene. Sporting style walnut stock has wraparound checkering, capped pistol grip, pancake cheekpiece and brown ventilated pad. Factory sling swivel studs and brown leather sling. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good plus. Gun retains 90-95% blue finish with scattered light pitting throughout. Wood shows some light handling wear and retains most of a rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright. C&R 51569-12, 51569-670 JWD (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2245

*FINE CUSTOM SHEEP RIFLE BY HENRY CHEATHAM, ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY LESCHORN, WITH SCOPE.

SN 118332. Cal. 257 Ackley Imp. 24″ Lightweight sporter bbl with sleeved-on sling eye, is marked with makers name and “Ocala, Florida”, on top. Sako L579 action is mounted with Leupold Vari-X III 2.5 X 8 scope with duplex reticle. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut oak leaves and acorns, with a gold relief Big Horn ram in central oval of floorplate. Oak leaves continue as accents on bbl and scope rings. Engravers signature “T. M. Leschorn” is at top rear of receiver ring. Stock of nicely streaked European walnut has unusually shaped shadow line cheekpiece and checkered steel buttplate with trap. Well cut checkering is of modified fleur-di-lis style with ribbons through pattern. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal condition remains near new, and there are only a few light marks in stock finish. Bore is excellent. Scope is excellent. 51761-4 MGM73 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2246

*CLASSICALLY ENGRAVED CUSTOM 416 RIGBY FN MAUSER RIFLE WITH WEAVER SCOPE.

SN 20723. Cal. .416 Rigby. Featured in the 1997 Gun Digest, p. 42 ff. “416 Rigby Two-Shooter” by Ray Ordorica. 24″ Medium weight bbl is fitted with sleeved-on front ramp and Precise Metalsmithing Ent. express rear sight. The Browning FN action has rose and scroll engraving by Ray Ordorica with signature on left wall. Dense walnut stock has English-style contour, Monte-Carlo (Elmer Keith design) right hand cheekpiece, Decelerator pad, stock reinforcing bolt, and English-style point pattern checkering. Weaver K2.5 scope with crosshair and post reticle is in QD mounts. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Ray Ordorica. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its custom rust blue on bbl and action. Bottom metal retains over 90% of its orig anodizing. There are a number of light marks and scratches in stock finish. Bore is excellent. 51775-5 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2247

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*LOT OF TWO WALTHER MODEL 1 SEMI AUTO RIMFIRE SPORTING RIFLES.

1) WALTHER MODEL 1. SN 47442. Cal. 22 LR. 20-1/2″ sporter bbl with triangular front sight and Express rear with 1 standing and 2 folding leafs. Unique semi auto receiver with manual single shot override is marked with maker’s banner and is fitted for a quick release scope and contains a “GNONET” 2-1/2x optical sight. Tang safety, 5 rnd detachable mag. Sporter style walnut stock with checkered semi pistol grip, Walther marked hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivels. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and rec retain most of its factory blue finish with several scrape marks on front half of bbl. Wood retains most of its rubbed oil finish with numerous light to moderate handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is good. Optics are clear. C&R 2) WALTHER MODEL 1. SN 36478. Cal. 22 LR. 20-1/2″ sporter bbl with Marbles/Sheard gold bead front sight and Express rear with 1 standing and 2 folding leafs. Unique semi auto receiver with manual single shot override is marked with maker’s banner and is fitted for tip off style see through scope mounts and contains a “D.R.G.M. Gerard” optical sight. Tang safety, 9 rnd detachable mag. Sporter style walnut stock with checkered semi pistol grip, Walther marked hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivels. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good plus. Bbl and rec retain most of its factory blue finish with several light handling marks and high edge wear. Wood retains most of its rubbed oil finish with numerous light to moderate handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is good. Optics are clear. C&R 51569-4, 51569-686 JWD (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2248

*FINE PAIR OF WALTHER MODEL 98 ACTION SPORTING RIFLES.

1) WALTHER 98/SPORTER. SN 5180. Cal. 30-06. 24-1/2″ sporter weight bbl. Ramp front sight with gold bead insert, Express rear sight with 1 standing and 2 folding leafs. Bbl marked with Walther banner and eagle/N proofs. Mauser 98 action with military style trigger and floorplate with cross bolt safety. Sporter style walnut stock has checkered panels, capped pistol grip, Monte Carlo cheekpiece and grooved hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivel studs. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good as partially refinished. Bbl and rec retain most of a high luster blue finish with high edge and muzzle wear. Wood retains virtually all of a rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is good. C&R 2) WALTHER 98 TRIBUTE RIFLE. NSN. Cal. 8×57. 24″ 3-stage military type bbl with ramp front sight and military style insert. Express rear sight with 1 standing and 1 folding leaf. Mauser 98 action is unmarked as is bbl. Military style trigger and safety. Floorplate and trigger bow have simple scroll engraving. Sporter style stock has single cross bolt and checkered semi pistol grip, pancake cheekpiece, military style steel buttplate. Small silver memorial shield on right stock is inscribed “Zur Erinnerung/an den 1. Regts-Tag/des Inf. Regts. 78/am 20.-22. 6.1925”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and rec retain most of its military style blue with high edge wear and thinning at the muzzle. Stock retains most of its rubbed oil finish with hand worn patina and scattered light-moderate handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright. C&R 51569-7, 51569-13 JWD (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2249

*COLLECTOR’S LOT OF THREE WALTHER MODEL 1 SEMI AUTO SPORTING RIFLES.

1) WALTHER MOD 1. SN 35619K. Cal. 22 LR. 20-1/2″ sporter bbl with bead front sight and Express rear with 1 standing and 2 folding leafs. Unique semi auto receiver with manual single shot override is marked with maker’s banner. Tang safety, 5 rnd detachable mag. Sporter style walnut stock with checkered semi pistol grip, Walther marked hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivels. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good plus. Bbl and rec retain most of its factory blue finish with several light handling marks, scattered light pitting and high edge wear. Wood retains most of its factory finish with numerous light to moderate handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is good. C&R 2) WALTHER MOD 1. SN 14138. Cal. 22 LR. 20-1/2″ sporter bbl with triangular front sight and Express rear with 1 standing and 2 folding leafs. Unique semi auto receiver with manual single shot override is marked with maker’s banner. Tang safety, 9 rnd detachable mag. Sporter style walnut stock with checkered semi pistol grip, Walther marked hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivels and brown leather sling. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl and rec retain most of its factory blue finish with several light handling marks, scattered light pitting and high edge wear. Wood has two hairlines emanating from action screw and repair at toe, retains most of its factory finish with numerous light to moderate handling marks. Buttplate has several linear stress cracks and losses. Mechanics are crisp. Bore needs cleaning. C&R 3) WALTHER MOD 1. SN 35580K. Cal. 22 LR. 20-1/2″ sporter bbl with gold front bead sight and Express rear with 1 standing and 2 folding leafs. Unique semi auto receiver with manual single shot override is marked with maker’s banner. Tang safety, 5 rnd detachable mag. Sporter style walnut stock with checkered semi pistol grip, Walther marked hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivels. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl and rec retain most of its factory blue finish with several light handling marks and rubs at muzzle, scattered light pitting and high edge wear. Wood retains most of its factory finish with numerous light to moderate handling marks, balance a hand worn patina. Buttplate has slight age crack. Bolt will not lock open, otherwise mechanics functional. Bore is good. C&R 51569-671, 51569-680, 51569-694 JWD (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2250

*BRACE OF WALTHER KKJ BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIMFIRE RIFLES.

1) WALTHER ULM 65. SN 55510. Cal. 22 LR. 22-1/2″ sporter weight bbl with banded ramp front sight and 125M tangent rear. Rec is grooved for tip off scope mounts and is marked with the maker’s banner. Single trigger and cross bolt safety. 8 round detachable mag. Sporting style walnut stock with checkered panels and capped pistol grip, pancake cheekpiece and grooved hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivels. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent. Gun retains virtually all of its factory finishes. Some slight muzzle wear and light handling marks to wood. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright. C&R 2) WALTHER KK MODEL. SN 105355. Cal. 22 LR. 22-1/2″ sporter weight bbl with banded ramp front sight and 125M tangent rear. Rec is grooved for tip off scope mounts and is marked with the maker’s banner. Dbl set triggers and cross bolt safety. 5 round detachable mag. Sporting style walnut stock with checkered panels and capped pistol grip, pancake cheekpiece and grooved hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivels. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent. Gun retains virtually all of its factory finishes. Some light handling marks to wood. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright. 51569-697, 51569-703 JWD (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2251

*TRIO OF WALTHER MODEL 2 SEMI AUTO RIMFIRE SPORTING RIFLES.

1) WALTHER MODEL 2. SN 11979. Cal. 22 LR. 24-1/2″ sporter bbl with ramp front sight and triangular insert, 200M tangent rear sight. Top of bbl marked in silver “SPECIALLY MADE FOR CHAS.A.HEYER & Co., NAIROBI.” Unique semi auto receiver with manual single shot override is marked with maker’s banner. Military style safety, 5 rnd detachable mag. Sporter style walnut stock with grooved forestock and checkered semi pistol grip, Walther marked hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivels. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl and rec retain about 70% blue finish with moderate scattered pitting and handling marks throughout. Wood shows numerous handing marks nicks and gouges from usage, small chip out of toe. Buttplate has a linear stress crack. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is good. C&R 2) WALTHER MOD 2. SN 9689. Cal. 22 LR. 24-1/2″ sporter bbl with ramp front sight and triangular insert, 200M tangent rear sight. Unique semi auto receiver with manual single shot override is marked with maker’s banner. Tang safety, 5 rnd detachable mag. Sporter style walnut stock with grooved forestock and checkered semi pistol grip, Walther marked hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivels. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and rec retain about 80-85% blue finish with light to moderate scattered pitting and handling marks throughout. Wood shows numerous handing marks from usage. Buttplate has a linear stress crack. Mechanics are fine. Bore is bright. C&R 3) WALTHER MOD 2. SN 31219K. Cal. 22 LR. 24-1/2″ sporter bbl without sight provisions. Unique semi auto receiver with manual single shot override is marked with maker’s banner. Military style safety, 9 rnd detachable mag. Sporter style walnut stock with grooved forestock and checkered semi pistol grip, Walther marked hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivel in buttstock, front swivel absent. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl and rec retain about 80% blue finish with light to moderate scattered pitting and handling marks throughout. Wood shows numerous light handing marks from usage. Buttplate has a linear stress crack. Trigger sear is not engaging and may need adjustment, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bore needs cleaning. C&R 51569-666, 51569-669, 51569-681 JWD (1,250-1,750) – Lot 2252

*FINE WALTHER KKM “RUNNING BOAR” SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 21888. Cal. .22LR. 23-1/2″ heavy target bbl with weighted muzzle and no sight provisions. Sgl shot receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts and grooved for tip-off rings. Receiver marked with Walther banner and commercial proof marks. Fully adjustable target trigger thumb hole walnut stock with stippled forend and pistol grip sections. Monte Carlo cheekpiece and black vented recoil pad with maker’s name. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent, gun retains virtually all of its factory finishes. Mechanics crisp. Bright bore. 51569-26 JWD (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2253

*COLLECTOR’S LOT OF TWO WALTHER MODEL 1 SEMI AUTO SPORTING RIFLES.

1) WALTHER MOD 1. SN 2249. Cal. 22 LR. 20-1/2″ sporter bbl with triangular front sight and Express rear with 1 standing and 2 folding leafs. Unique semi auto receiver with manual single shot override is marked with maker’s banner, fitted for claw mount. Tang safety, 5 rnd detachable mag. Sporter style walnut stock with checkered semi pistol grip, Walther marked hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivels. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl and rec retain most of its factory blue finish with scattered light to moderate pitting and high edge wear, left rear rec and trigger bow have heavier oxidation. Wood retains most of its factory finish with numerous light to moderate handling marks. Buttplate is good. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright. C&R 2) WALTHER MOD I POST WAR. SN 35177K. Cal. 22 LR. 20-1/2″ sporter bbl with ramp front sight and bead insert, 200M tangent rear sight. Unique semi auto receiver with manual single shot override is marked with maker’s banner. Military style safety, 5 rnd detachable mag. Sporter style walnut stock with checkered semi pistol grip, Walther marked hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivels with brown leather sporting sling. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent plus. Bbl and rec retain most of its factory blue finish with the slightest of high edge wear. Wood retains most of its factory finish with the only a minor rub, nick, handling mark here and there. Buttplate is excellent. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright. Outstanding example of a late post-war Model 1. C&R 51569-677, 51569-684 JWD (1,250-1,750) – Lot 2254

*COLLECTOR’S LOT OF THREE WALTHER MODEL 2 RIMFIRE SPORTING RIFLES.

1) WALTHER MODEL 2. SN 3596. Cal. 22 LR. 24-1/2″ sporter bbl with ramp front sight and triangular insert, 200M tangent rear sight. Unique semi auto receiver with manual single shot override is marked with maker’s banner, front ring has claw mount provision, rear bridge is drilled and tapped with single hole. Military style safety, 5 rnd detachable mag. Sporter style walnut stock with grooved forestock and checkered semi pistol grip, Walther marked hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivels. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl and rec retain about 75-80% blue finish with light to moderate scattered pitting and handling marks throughout. Wood shows numerous light handing marks from usage. Buttplate is good. Mechanics are crisp. Bore needs cleaning. C&R 2) WALTHER MOD 2. SN 42303. Cal. 22 LR. 24-1/2″ sporter bbl with ramp front sight and triangular insert, 200M tangent rear sight. Unique semi auto receiver with manual single shot override is marked with maker’s banner, mounted with period Carl Zeiss scope in see-through adjustable tip-off rings. Military style safety, 5 rnd detachable mag. Sporter style walnut stock with grooved forestock and checkered semi pistol grip, Walther marked hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivels. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl and rec retain about 75-80% blue finish with light to moderate scattered pitting and handling marks throughout. Wood shows numerous light to moderate handing marks from usage. Buttplate is good. Mechanics are crisp. Bore needs cleaning. Optics clear. C&R 3) WALTHER MOD 2. SN 6513. Cal. 22 LR. 24-1/2″ sporter bbl with ramp front sight and triangular insert, 200M tangent rear sight. Unique semi auto receiver with manual single shot override is marked with maker’s banner, front ring has claw mount base, top tang drilled and tapped with two holes. Military style safety, 5 rnd detachable mag. Sporter style walnut stock with grooved forestock and checkered semi pistol grip, Walther marked hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivels. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: About good. Bbl and rec retain about 60-70% blue finish with light to moderate scattered pitting and handling marks throughout. Wood shows numerous light to moderate handing marks from usage, stock has a repaired linear crack at the wrist emanating from the top tang and extending 2″ down the left side. Buttplate is good. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright. C&R 51569-21, 51569-688, 51569-693 JWD (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2255

*TRIO OF WALTHER MODEL 1 SEMI AUTO SPORTING RIFLES.

1) WALTHER MOD 1. SN 7411. Cal. 22 LR. 20-1/2″ sporter bbl with gold bead front sight and Express rear with 1 standing and 2 folding leafs. Unique semi auto receiver with manual single shot override is marked with maker’s banner. Tang safety, 5 rnd detachable mag. Sporter style walnut stock with checkered semi pistol grip, grooved hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivels. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl and rec retain 80-90% factory blue finish with several light handling marks, scattered light to moderate pitting. Wood retains most of its factory finish with numerous moderate handling marks. Buttplate good. Mechanics are crisp. Bore needs cleaning. C&R 2) WALTHER MODEL 1. SN 44503. Cal. 22 LR. 20-1/2″ sporter bbl with bead front sight and Express rear with 1 standing and 2 folding leafs. Unique semi auto receiver with manual single shot override is marked with maker’s banner. Fitted with after market dovetail scope base on front ring. Tang safety, 5 rnd detachable mag. Sporter style walnut stock with checkered semi pistol grip, maker’s hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivels. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: About good. Bbl and rec retain about 90% factory blue finish with several light handling marks, scattered light to moderate pitting. Stock is cracked at wrist from top tang to trigger guard and flexes. Wood retains most of its factory finish with numerous moderate handling marks. Buttplate good. Mechanics are crisp. Bore needs cleaning. C&R 3) WALTHER MOD 1. SN 45249. Cal. 22 LR. 20-1/2″ sporter bbl with bead front sight and Express rear with 1 standing and 2 folding leafs. Unique semi auto receiver with manual single shot override is marked with maker’s banner. Tang safety, 5 rnd detachable mag. Sporter style walnut stock with checkered semi pistol grip, maker’s hard rubber buttplate. Factory sling swivels and brown leather sling. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl and rec retain 90% factory blue finish with several light handling marks, scattered light pitting. 1″ hairline emanating from top tang. Wood retains most of its factory finish with numerous moderate handling marks, the balance hand worn patina. Chip at toe of butt. Mechanics are crisp. Bore needs cleaning. C&R 51569-665, 51569-689, 51569-696 JWD (1,250-1,750) – Lot 2256