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Thumbnail 3000 Historic Illinois Soldier's Model 1860 Spencer Carbine and Bugle Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 6,000.00 This Historic Spencer Carbine and Bugle were carried by William Goodwin during the Civil War. During the Civil War William Goodwin was a bugler in Company D, 89th Illinois Infantry. The carbine is an unaltered Civil War issue Model 1860 Spencer Carbine manufactured in 1864. The top of the receiver is marked "SPENCER REPEATING / RIFLE CO. BOSTON, MASS. / PAT'D. MARCH 6, 1860" and the matching serial number is marked on top of the receiver tang and bottom of the barrel under the forearm. Brass blade front and folding ladder rear sights and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with saddle ring and bar on the left wrist, steel carbine buttplate and sling swivel. There are no visible cartouches on the stock. The bugle is unmarked. Included with the carbine and bugle are discharge forms Company D, 89th Ill. Infantry dated June 10, 1865 (the discharge lists William Goodwin as a "Musician"), discharge for disability from Company E, General Service U.S.A. dated October 14, 1867. Pension Certificate dated March 3, 1913, two notifications of pension increases, 89th Illinois Regiment Annual Reunion announcement for the 36th Reunion on September 26, 1921, studio photograph of William Goodwin in a civilian suit, two notarized photographs of William Goodwin's hands dated 1906 (the photographs were apparently taken to support a pension application), copy of William Goodwin's Death Certificate dated July 16, 1927, letter from the United States Veterans Bureau dated March 6, 1928 notifying Estella Goddard of payment of $100 for William Goodwin's burial expenses, 1961 dated letter from Mr. Goodwin's grandson discussing his grandfather's Civil War service and a copy of a handwritten will dated January 11, 1927. The 89th Illinois Infantry mustered into service at Chicago, Illinois on August 27, 1862. The regiment fought in the battles of Perryville, Stone's River, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Resaca, New Hope Church, Altoona, Kennesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, the Siege of Atlanta, Jonesboro, Franklin and Nashville before being mustered out of service on June 24, 1865. The 89th Illinois had 12 officers and 121 enlisted men killed in action and 1 officer and 172 enlisted men died of disease. BBL: 22 inch Stock: walnut Gauge: 56-56 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 54270 Condition: Very good plus. The metal surfaces have an even dark brown patina with some scattered surface oxidation. The breechblock retains almost all of the original vivid case colors. The markings are clear. The wood is very good overall with several deep chips on the left wrist just above the sling bar and overall scattered minor chips, dents and scratches. The carbine certainly shows the effects of use in the field, but has not been abused. The action is very good. The bugle is in fair; relic condition. The copper has a dark patina and there are numerous dents, and is broken just ahead of the mouthpiece. The discharges and studio photograph are in good overall condition; the writing on the documents and picture is faded but legible. This is a solid identified, original Civil War veteran's Spencer Carbine, bugle with service documents. Civil War Spencer Carbines with historic documentation are quite scarce and highly desirable.
Thumbnail 3001 Historic Civil War, Identified 10th Illinois Cavalry Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 6,000.00 This Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine is identified by serial number on page 59 of "CIVIL WAR SHARPS CARBINES & RIFLES" by Coates & McAulay as being issued to Samuel McMullen of Company B, 10th Illinois Cavalry. The extensive documentation provided with the carbine indicates that Samuel McMullen was born in County Monaghan, Ireland in May 1841. He enlisted in the 10th Illinois Cavalry on January 1, 1862, at Springfield, Illinois. McMullen served as the B Company blacksmith and was eventually promoted to corporal. He re-enlisted as a veteran on January 3, 1864. The 10th Illinois served in Missouri and Arkansas for most of the Civil War. The regiment was issued Sharps Carbines in October 1863. Between July 1862 and November 1865, the 10th Illinois lost 1 Officer and 24 Enlisted men killed in action while 3 Officers and 262 Enlisted men died from disease. In July, 1864, Corporal McMullen was part of a scouting detachment of about 220 officers and men assigned to locate Confederate forces led by General Joseph O. Shelby. On the morning of July 14, the Illinois troopers were surprised by Shelby's cavalry in a dawn attack on their bivouac at Bayou Des Arc, Arkansas. The Illinois troops were routed and suffered 129 casualties. Corporal McMullen was captured and paroled in Jacksonport, Arkansas, on July 19, 1864. He mustered out of Federal service on November 22, 1865, at San Antonio, Texas. McMullen's Sharps carbine was almost certainly captured by Shelby's cavalry and was most likely carried by a Confederate trooper for the remainder of the Civil War. General Joe Shelby was the foremost Confederate Cavalry leader in the Trans-Mississippi west. In the late summer and fall of 1864 he led a cavalry division in General Sterling Price's invasion of Missouri. The invasion culminated in the battle of Blue Springs, Missouri. After the collapse of the Confederacy in April 1865, Shelby refused to surrender and led part of his forces to Mexico where they eventually disbanded. The Carbine is a typical Sharps New Model of 1863 Carbine with R.S. Lawrence patent folding rear sight, Lawrence patent pellet primer and a sling bar and ring in the left stock wrist. The stock is not fitted with a patch box. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped "SHARPS RIFLE/MANUFG. CO./HARTFORD CONN." in three lines ahead of the rear sight and "NEW MODEL 1863" behind it. The Ordnance Department sub-inspector's initials "A.H.K." are stamped on the left side of the barrel. The lock plate is roll-stamped "C.SHARPS' PAT/OCT.5TH 1852" and the right side of the receiver is stamped "R.S.LAWRENCE' PAT./APRIL 12TH 1858" in two lines. "C. SHARPS' PAT/SEPT. 12TH 1848" is roll-stamped on the left side of the receiver. The full serial number, "73898" is stamped on the top of the receiver tang and on the underside of the barrel. The initials "JA" are lightly carved in the left side of the stock near the butt. BBL: 22 inch Stock: walnut Gauge: 52 percussion Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 73898 Condition: Good. The carbine shows wear expected of a weapon that saw extensive service in the field. The front sight blade is a period replacement and there are traces of vice marks on the barrel at the muzzle. The barrel, receiver, lock plate, hammer, lever and buttplate have a silver-gray patina with scattered dents and scratches. There are traces of the original blue finish on the barrel near the receiver and traces of the color casehardened finish on the receiver behind the hammer. There is moderate flash pitting on the percussion nipple and on the top of the breechblock. The pellet primer is missing the spring. The rear sight is a fine original. The barrel lock plate and receiver markings are clear. A small screw has been fitted in the upper tang; the number "3" in the serial number has been obliterated by the screw hole. The walnut stock and forearm are both in about good condition. The forearm has moderate to heavy handling wear with two small chips in the right side of the barrel channel. The stock has a number of minor dents and scratches and has been varnished. There is a small repaired chip in the heel of the stock next to the buttplate. This is a solid, original, example of an identified Federal Model 1863 Sharps Carbine. As a result of the documented capture of the trooper it was originally issued to by Confederate forces, the carbine almost certainly saw service with General Joseph Shelby's Confederate cavalry. Identified Civil War weapons of any kind are scarce and very desirable. This carbine has outstanding providence and is complete with extensive documentation of the wartime service of Corporal Samuel McMullen and the action in which he was captured.
Thumbnail 3002 Important Historical Inscribed Presentation Henry Lever Action Rifle, Inscribed to Andersonville Pri Start Price: 20,000.00High Bid: 50,000.00Estimate: 50,000.00 - 100,000.00 Manufactured in early 1863, this highly sought after Henry rifle has the early style brass receiver with rear sight dovetail and early style buttplate with rounded heel. The rifle has the factory sling swivel on the left side of the stock and the sling hook loop screwed to the left side of the barrel (missing the staple). The rifle has a fixed german silver front sight and dovetail rear sight in the barrel seat. The barrel has the proper small script two line Henry's Patent barrel address. The right side plate is period inscribed by a jewelers hand "From/ Stilman Witt Esq./ TO/ Frank. W. Smith./124 O.V.I. Feby. 8th/64". Stillman Witt, an Ohio resident was a well known and respected businessman, philanthropist, and progressive. Born sometime in the first decades of the 19th century Stillman Witt worked as an engineers' apprentice on bridge building. With the emergence of the railroad in the 1840's, Witt relocated to Cleveland and formed the firm Harbach, Stone & Witt, which were responsible for building the Columbus & Cincinnati Railroad, the Cleveland, Painesville & Ashabula Railroad, and the Chicago & Milwaukee Railroad, all of which Witt would eventually manage. Witt was a large contributor to Cleveland area charities especially local women charities such as the YWCA. The rifle is inscribed as being presented on February 8th, 1864, which is four days after Frank W. Smith mustered into the 124th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1844 Smith mustered in at the age of 20 with his given occupation listed as "clerk". Smith was appointed Corporal, then 1st Sergeant May 1, 1864. His service records lists him as missing in action, later updated to wounded and captured May 27, 1864 at the battle of Pickettsmill, Paulding County Georgia. Pickettsmill was a landslide victory for the confederates who repulsed a union attack trying to collapse Joseph E. Johnstons Army of Tennesse right flank. Estimates place union losses at approximately 1500 and the confederates at 500. As the Henry Rifle was "cutting-edge" technology, it was in all likelihood carried into battle that day by 1st Sergeant Frank W. Smith where by no doubt it was "liberated" from his hands by a confederate officer. Possibly seeing use as Johnstons Army fought to save Atlanta and push Sherman out of Georgia on his famous march to sea . Smith's record places him in Andersonville for approximately one year, and mustered out of service June 7, 1865, at Camp Chase Ohio, by order of the War Department. Andersonville prison officially called Camp Sumter served as a confederate prisoner of war camp from 1864-1865. The 26 acre, rectangular stockade, was an open air prison considered by many of it's 45,000 captured union inhabitants "as hell on earth". At its peak in August of 1864, while Frank W. Smith was held, Andersonville was the fifth largest city in the confederacy. While only serving as a prison for only 14 months Andersonville was infamously known for disease, malnutrition, starvation and in some cases war crimes. Estimates place approximately 14,000 of its 45,000 inhabitants as deceased. After the war, the Commanding Officer of Andersonville Capt. Henry Wirz, was tried and found guilty for conspiracy, 11 of 13 counts of murder, and war crimes. He was executed in Washington D.C. in July of 1865 after two months of trial. Wirz was only one of two Confederates tried after the war for war crimes (the other was Confederate guerilla Champ Ferguson) . Accompanying this rifle is a print of an original pencil sketch done by the hand of a prisoner of Andersonville, Felix "LaBaume". The original sketch was used as evidence in the trial to convict Capt. Wirz, where eye witness survivors of the camp attested to its accuracy. In the print Frank W. Smith is listed as #33 and is depicted sitting on the ground amongst other soldiers. His caption is listed as "Frank W. Smith, Co. "D" 124 Reg. Ohio Vols. Resides now in Bellevue Ohio, and is giving lectures on prison life." Included in the documentation is a grave registration card for Smith and lists his death as Nov. 2, 1923 in Bellevue, Ohio. Accompanying this rifle is the "Let Us Forgive, But Not Forget" print as well as extensive research and documentation done by a previous owner that includes copies of: national archive records, State of Ohio service records, as well as written correspondents from Frank W. Smith to the pension department, and various other information on Stillman Witt. BBL: 24-1/2 inch Stock: walnut Gauge: 44 Finish: blue/brass/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 1431 Condition: Very good plus. The barrel has traces of blue with the balance having been cleaned some time ago and is mostly a mottled gray patina but still displays traces of aged darkened plumb patina all in sheltered areas. The cartridge follower is missing from the magazine. There are some overall small handling marks and dings down the length. The barrel address and serial number are still sharp and clear. The receiver is an attractive mustard yellow color with some scattered handling marks and scuffs. The well executed inscription is sharp, clear and genuine. The side plates are original showing no signs of polishing and fit together snugly. The hammer and lever are now a mottled gray/dark patina. The stock is very fine with most of the original varnish, with pressure marks and scuffs overall. The buttplate's brass patina matches the frame. Mechanically needs minor work. The history of this wonderfully inscribed presentation Henry rifle is incredible. This historical Civil War Henry rifle and accoutrements should be in a museum as it is a remarkable piece of American History and a National Treasure!
Thumbnail 3003 Exceptional London Armory Pattern 1853 Percussion Rifle-Musket Start Price: 3,250.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 6,500.00 - 10,000.00 This is an exceptional example of a high quality "Volunteer" Pattern 53 Rifle-Musket manufactured by London Armory. Blued barrel, casehardened lock, hammer and a high grade checkered Italian walnut stock. The upper left rear of the barrel sight is stamped with what appears to be three British military proof, inspection and property marks including the "Broad Arrow". All three have been carefully struck before the barrel was blued. The barrel is highly polished and has a deep plum blue finish. The barrel bands have a high gloss blue finish. The lock and hammer are casehardened. The buttplate, trigger guard and forend cap are brass. The closely grained walnut stock has a semi-gloss oil finish with deep well executed checkering on the wrist and forend. The lock plate is stamped with the Queen's "Crown/V.R." mark which is usually only found on British Army Pattern 53 muskets. "1861/L.A. Co." is stamped ahead of the hammer. The right side of the butt is stamped with a double roundel marked: "LONDON ARMOURY CO. BERMONDSEY" in the outer circle and is dated "1862" in the center. The three-letter initials of the gunsmith who fitted the stock are stamped in the ramrod channel between the lower and middle barrel bands. There is a swing swivel mounted on the forward barrel band and the front of the trigger guard. There is a nipple shield with a brass chain attached to the trigger guard sling swivel. The rifle is carefully finished and was clearly manufactured as a privately purchased weapon and not for British Army issue or export to the United States. BBL: 39 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 577 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Excellent plus. The barrel retains at least 98% of the original blue finish with wear confined to small areas of surface rust on the right side of the barrel on either side of the middle barrel band. The lock and hammer retain 98% original vivid case colors. The stock is excellent with some very minor storage marks. The checkering remains extremely sharp showing minimal wear. All markings on the stock lock and barrel are extremely sharp. The bore is mint and the rifle appears unfired and has been exposed to minimal, careful handling. In our opinion the finest conditioned example of a high quality English Volunteer Pattern 1853 Rifle-Musket that would be the center piece of any English or Percussion long gun collection.
Thumbnail 3004 U.S. Colt Model 1861 Special Rifle-Musket Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 Colt was given a contract to supply 112,500 of these 1861 Pattern muskets to the Union Army. Colt delivered 75,000 between 1861 and 1865. These muskets were finished bright with an oil finished stock. The National Eagle and Shield are on the bolster and the lock is marked "U.S. / COLT'S PT F.A. Mfg Co / HARTFORD Ct" ahead of the hammer. The rear of the lock plate is dated "1864". The top of the barrel is dated "1864" at the breech and the left barrel flat is stamped with "V / P / eagle head" proofmarks parallel to the bore. The left side of the barrel is stamped with a small "M.N.M." Blade front sight on a square base which doubles as a bayonet lug and folding three leaf rear sight. There is an "H" and "L" stamped on the trigger guard plate rear and front respectively and the buttplate tang is marked " U.S" and "M". The left stock flat is stamped with two crisp Ordnance and Sub-ordnance script inspection cartouches in rectangular boxes behind the rear lock screw. "E.M.W." is stamped near the buttplate tang. Complete with an original tulip head ramrod. BBL: 40 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 58 percussion Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Excellent, unissued. The metal surfaces have been very lightly cleaned and are beginning to age again showing areas of light brown with a darker brown around the front sight. The stock is also excellent with some very scattered minor handling marks with couple minor pressure dents ahead of the middle band on the right side of forearm. Mechanically
Thumbnail 3005 Civil War Foot Officer's Sword with Confederate Inscribed Scabbard Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 10,000.00 High quality, non-regulation, Foot Officer's Sword inscribed: "Lt. Colonel/P.F./DeCourtnay" in three lines on the obverse side of the scabbard throat and "Artillery/CSA/1863" in three lines on the reverse of the scabbard throat. The engraving has an unusual Old English style lettering and does not appear to have been executed by a professional engraver. The sword generally conforms to the pattern of the U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officers Sword but has no visible maker's marking and does not match any of the swords illustrated in "A PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLEMENT OF CONFEDERATE SWORDS" by William A. Albaugh III. The sword has a 31 1/2-inch spear point blade with the unstopped fuller that is typical of Confederate made swords and sabers. The blade is plain and un-marked. The grip, like many Confederate swords, is covered with black leather and wrapped with a triple strand of twisted brass wire. The brass hilt has a down-turned quillion and two-branch knuckle guard decorated with pierced floral designs. The floral designs on the guard and quillion have engraved high-lights. The brass pommel has a prominent caspin nut and the back is decorated with a cast spray of acanthus leaves. The edge of the pommel is stamped with thirteen five-pointed stars. The distinctive circle of stars motif is also present on the underside of the hilt where a circle of stamped stars surrounds the leather washer, The remains of a bullion saber knot are wound around the knuckle guard. The scabbard has a black leather body with cast brass drag, suspension band and throat. The brass scabbard fittings are decorated with cast floral designs. The decoration on the scabbard throat, suspension band and drag closely resemble that on a Confederate Staff and Field Officer's Sword manufactured by James Conning of Mobile, Alabama, and illustrated on page 51 of "A PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLEMENT OF CONFEDERATE SWORDS". BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: brass Grips: Serial Number: nsn Condition: Very good. The blade has been lightly cleaned and has a silver gray patina with scattered age spotting. The edge is free from nicks, The brass hilt has been polished long ago but has acquired an attractive patina. The grip retains all of the original leather and the twisted wire wrap is tight. Wear is limited to some scattered flaking on the leather. The original buff leather washer is present at the junction of the blade and the guard. The black leather scabbard is complete and in very good condition. Some of the stitching has rotted on the upper portion of the center seam but the seam remains tight. The scabbard throat, suspension band and drag are in good condition with a mellow age patina. A single patent leather saber hanger with brass snap is attached to the upper suspension band. This is a good quality Civil War Foot Officer's pattern sword that is all original and engraved with a very desirable Confederate inscription.
Thumbnail 3006 Unmarked 1843 Style Percussion Rifle with Bayonet Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 4,000.00 This rifle appears to be an English 1843 Military Pattern void of any visible markings. Many of the brass parts, including the bayonet handle are crudely made. The barrel is equipped with a square stud front sight and a two leaf (one folding, one stationary) rear sight. There is a bar mounted on the right side of the muzzle for mounting the bayonet. The stock is secured by three wedges and there is an iron button head ram rod held by two brass pipes. The brass trigger guard has a grip extension and a sling swivel is mounted on the front. There is another swivel mounted on the muzzle end of the stock. Mounted with a full straight grip stock with brass buttplate. The bayonet has a 22" unmarked blade. BBL: 30 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 71 percussion Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: nsn Condition: Good. The metal surfaces have a mottled brown and gray patina with scattered minor pitting. The brass has a dark aged patina with signs of some cleaning on the patchbox. The stock is good with a small moderate gouge near the toe and overall scattered minor dents, chips and dings. The bayonet is also good with mottled gray patina and signs of some sharpening. The brass handle and guard have a dark aged patina. The action is fine.
Thumbnail 3007 Rare Confederate Bilharz Hall & Co. Percussion Carbine Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 5,000.00 Originally attributed to D.C. Hodgkins & Sons of Macon, Georgia. More recent research indicates that these carbines were made by Bilharz, Hall & Co. of Pittsylvania Courthouse, Virginia (See Confederate Carbines and Musketoons" by J.M. Murphy) for the Confederate Government in late 1863 to early 1864 with a total number produced estimated at only somewhere between 400 to 700. The carbine is a 58 caliber muzzle loader, with a 22" barrel, which was closely copied after the Springfield Model 1855 carbine. The only remaining visible markings on the carbine is the "P" on the left side of the barrel near the breech. The barrel is fitted with fixed iron sights and the swivel base where the swivel ramrod was once attached. The carbine is mounted with a one piece straight grip walnut stock with an iron forend and a period replaced modified carbine buttplate. The wrist has been crudely period checkered. The trigger guard should have a sling ring attached to the back (this trigger guard is on backwards). Like a lot of Confederate arms, these were apparently handmade due to the lack of the facilities, unlike that of the North. BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 58 percussion Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fair as period modified. The carbine has a has a dark brown patina with some heavy pitting on the breech end of the barrel and moderate oxidation on the balance. The remaining metal surfaces have heavy pitting, except for the barrel band and forend cap. The stock is good. With the exception of a moderate chip and a few small chips around the buttplate, there are some overall scattered minor dents, dings and scratches, and some minor chipping on the edge of the ramrod channel. The action needs some work, but functions properly. All in all this example is above average for the heavily used Confederate weapons normally seen.
Thumbnail 3008 Historic Pair of Factory Cased Smith & Wesson No. 2 Old Army Revolvers -A) Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army Start Price: 8,000.00High Bid: 9,000.00Estimate: 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 A) This is a very fine original pair of Civil War production Smith & Wesson Model Number 2 Old Model revolvers (a.k.a. No. 2 Old Army) with factory case and accessories. The inlaid brass shield in the case lid is inscribed: "UPRR" over the monogram "GMD". The consignor states that these pistols were the property of General Grenville M. Dodge (1831-1916). Dodge was an important general officer in the Union Army during the Civil War and the Chief Engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad in the years that followed the war. "UPRR/GMD" almost certainly stands for "Union Pacific Railroad/Grenville M. Dodge". Grenville Dodge was born in Danvers, Massachusetts, and studied civil engineering at Norwich College. He surveyed for what became the Union Pacific Railroad before the Civil War and moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa, in 1854. With the outbreak of the Civil War he was appointed Colonel of the 4th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He was a key figure in the Federal victory at Pea Ridge, Arkansas, and was wounded in action. As a general officer he fought in the Vicksburg and Chattanooga campaigns. He was promoted to Major General in 1864 and commanded XVI Corps in the Army of Tennessee. Dodge was instrumental in the capture of Atlanta and was wounded during the siege. In 1865, Dodge was appointed commander of the Department of the Missouri and played a leading role in the Powder River War. Dodge resigned from the Army in 1866 and was elected to Congress from Iowa where he served for one term (1866-1868). In 1868 he took the position of Chief Engineer of the Union Pacific Railroad. Dodge was responsible for selection of the route of the transcontinental railroad through Wyoming and Utah. He is prominently pictured in the photograph of the junction of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads at Promontory Point, Utah. The revolvers have six-inch barrels, three pin frames and six shot, non-fluted cylinders. The barrel, cylinders and frames have the high polish S&W blue finish. The hammers, triggers and cylinder pins are color casehardened. The two-piece stocks are rosewood with a high polish, varnish finish. The top of the barrel ribs are roll-stamped with the legend: "SMITH.& WESSON.SPRINGFIELD, MASS." in a single line. The cylinders are roll-stamped: "PATENTED APRIL 3.1855.JULY 5.1859. & DEC 18.1860." in a single line. Revolver A has the assembly number "X2" stamped on the barrel lug below the forcing cone and on the face of the cylinder. Revolver B has the assembly number "L7" stamped in the same locations. Revolver A has the serial number "11214" stamped on the butt; Revolver B has the serial number "10631" on the butt. The mahogany case has varnish finish and inlaid brass shield on the lid. The interior is lined with blue velvet and has three compartments. The case is complete with a pewter oil bottle, four-piece, jointed steel cleaning rod with wooden handle and brass tip and an empty carton of 50 No. 2 Pistol Cartridges manufactured by S&W. The S&W No. 2 Old Army revolver was a popular firearm that was frequently carried by Federal officers during the Civil War and widely used on the frontier following the War. General George A. Custer owned a cased pair of S&W No. 2 Old Army revolvers. Legendary gunfighter William B. ("Wild Bill") Hickok carried a S&W No.2 Old Army Revolver when he was killed in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, in 1876. General Grenville Dodge was an important Civil War General and a key figure in the construction of the transcontinental Railroad that opened the American West. These are an extremely historic pair of factory cased S&W No. 2 Old Army revolvers. BBL: 6.0 inch Stock: Gauge: 32 RF Finish: blue Grips: rosewood Serial Number: 11214 Condition: Very fine. Revolver A retains 70% of the original high polish blue finish. Most of the wear is concentrated on the sides of the barrel and back strap where the finish was aged to a blue-gray patina. There are traces of light pitting on the butt, the sides of the cylinder and the barrel at the muzzle. The face of the cylinder has moderate flash pitting. The case colors on the cylinder pin, trigger and hammer have faded to a mottled silver gray patina. The grips are in excellently condition and retain nearly all of the high polish varnish finish with several minor handling marks. The barrel and cylinder markings are sharp. The action is tight and functions fine. The case interior is in very fine original condition. The blue velvet lining is clean, bright and free from oil stains or tears. Wear is limited to minor compression marks from the revolver cylinders and one small chip in the edge of the case. B) Described in "A". BBL: 6.0 inch Stock: Gauge: 32 S&W Finish: Blue Grips: rosewood Serial Number: 10631 Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 75% plus of the original blue finish. The balance of the revolver has a pleasing blue-gray patina. The cylinder has some scattered flash pitting on the face and leading edge. The hammer, trigger and cylinder pin have 30-40% of the original case colors. The markings on the barrel and cylinder are sharp. The rosewood grips are in excellent condition with nearly all of the original varnish and minimal handling wear. The action is tight and functions perfectly. The case is in fine condition. The exterior retains most of the original varnish and has superficial handling marks. This is an outstanding factory cased set of S&W No. 2 Old Army Revolvers; the combination of rarity, condition and historic association with a significant Civil War General and important figure in the history of the American West is a unique combination.
Thumbnail 3009 Very Rare Serial Number 3 Savage & North Navy Second Model 'Figure 8' Percussion Revolver Start Price: 4,500.00High Bid: 8,500.00Estimate: 9,000.00 - 15,000.00 This is a solid original example of a Savage & North, Second Model, 'Figure 8' percussion revolver that was manufactured in Middletown, Connecticut, between 1858 and 1859. The revolver has the distinctive iron frame and creeping rammer that identify it as a Second Model Figure 8 revolver. Savage & North manufactured about 100 examples of the Second Model Figure 8 revolver. Surviving examples are rare. Number "3" is stamped in the central area of the ramrod lever. The revolver has the unique Figure 8 lever below the trigger that revolves the six-shot cylinder and cocks the hammer. The octagon barrel has a brass cone front sight; a dovetail mounted rear sight is located on the top strap. The iron back strap has a prominent spur. The revolver has varnished, two-piece, walnut grips. The top strap is roll-stamped: "E. SAVAGE. MIDDLETOWN.CT./H.S. NORTH PATENTED. JUNE 17th, 1856." in two lines. The markings appear light because the die used in the first handful of second models was the same die used on the first models. The die would soon be replaced by the 2nd model die, making this gun further rare. BBL: 7 1/8 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 36 percussion Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 3 Condition: Good. The revolver has a dark patina with scattered light pitting and surface rust. Traces of the original blue finish are visible on the underside of the barrel beneath the loading lever. The percussion nipples are battered and show moderate-heavy flash pitting. The screw heads are battered. The factory legend on the top strap is faint but legible. The grips are in good overall condition and retain a substantial amount of the original varnish finish. The revolver appears to be completely original and the action is fine. This is a solid example of a very rare Savage & North, Second Model, Figure 8 percussion revolver in un-touched 'attic' condition.
Thumbnail 3010 Early Production Smith & Wesson Model 2 Army Revolver with Civil War Inscription Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 This model was manufactured between 1861 and 1874, this revolver was very successful commercially. Many of these were used as personal side arms by Civil War soldiers, as it was the only weapon able to fire self-contained cartridges and be easily carried as a backup by soldiers going off to war. The top of the barrel rib is marked "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS." and the serial number is marked on the butt. German silver blade fixed front sight, 6-shot, unfluted cylinder is marked with the S&W 1855, 1859 and 1860 patent dates around the center. The back strap is inscribed "Lieut. C.H. Ellingwood / Co. D. 1st Regt N.Y.S.V." Information provided by the consignor from ancestry,com shows that during the Civil War Charles Henry Ellingwood was supposedly commissioned as an Ensign in Company D, 1st Regiment, of the New York State Volunteers on November 2, 1861 and was eventually promoted to 2nd Lieutent and resigned on February 3, 1862. He reportedly was also a member of the 7th Regiment, Co. F of the New York State National Guard. The Regiment was stationed in Camp Butler, Newport News, Virginia. The New York State volunteers 1st Regiment, including Company D, mustered in on April 22, 1861 and mustered out on May 25, 1863. While active fought in a number of battles on the East Coast. The frame has a spur trigger and two-pin top strap. Fitted with varnished smooth two piece rosewood grips. Comes with a box of Smith & Wesson 32 cartridges (mostly full, some head stamped "P" and a few 32 auto rounds). BBL: 6 inch solid rib Stock: Gauge: 32 Long RF Finish: blue Grips: rosewood Serial Number: 867 Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 70% original blue finish with muzzle, high edge wear and flaking on the barrel, a mix of smooth brown patina and original blue finish on the cylinder, a smooth mottled gray patina on the grip straps. There is some minor flaking on the frame and some overall scattered minor scratches. The grips are period refinished fine with most of the varnish remaining, some lower edge wear and a few minor scattered dings. Clear markings and inscription. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3011 Exceptional U.S. Remington Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Pistol Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 4,750.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 8,500.00 Manufactured circa 1872 to 1888 with a total production of approximately 6,000, with approximately 5,000 sold to the U.S. government. The pistol has an 8" blue barrel, casehardened frame with distinctive 'hump' on the back strap, the trigger is niter blue and bright hammer and breech block. The left side of the frame is marked "REMINGTON'S ILION N.Y. U.S.A. / PAT MAY 3D NOV 15TH 1864 APRIL 17TH 1866" and stamped with a "P" and "S" below and ahead of the marking. The pistol is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and one piece smooth grip with a boxed script "C.R.S." inspection cartouche on the left. BBL: 8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 50 CF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Excellent plus. The barrel retains 98% plus original high polish blue finish with some mild thinning on the muzzle end and a few light scratches. The frame retains 99% original vivid case colors with some dried protective coating residue, which appears to have been applied some time ago. The trigger retains 98% original bright niter blue and the hammer and breechblock remain as bright as the day they were made. The stock and forearm are also excellent with a couple of small pressure dents and dings. There is a long minor pressure dent on the upper left of the grip, otherwise only a few barely noticeable dings and sharp cartouche. The bore is bright and excellent. A truly exceptional Remington 1871 Army Pistol that would be very difficult to improve on.
Thumbnail 3012 Civil War Martially Inspected Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 Manufactured from 1863 to 1875. Fixed pinched blade front sight and notched rear sight. The top barrel flat is marked "PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858 / E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION NEW YORK. U.S.A / NEW-MODEL". Brass trigger guard. Single letter inspection marks (D, R. and W) are stamped on most of the components, with the rack number "275" on the left side of the frame. Matching serial number on barrel and frame. Smooth walnut grips with a boxed cartouche on the left panel. The back of the right grip panel is marked "C.L. CUMMINS / COLUMBUS, IND / 10-10 1936" with an illegible marking on the left grip panel. BBL: 8 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 44 percussion Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 79927 Condition: Fine. The revolver retains 50% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina with extremely limited pin point pitting on the barrel. The grips are fine with exception of a few missing small chips and worn bottom edge along with some minor dings and scratches. The cartouche is clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3013 Historical Family Military Related Grouping Including Cased Allen & Wheelock Pepperbox Pistol with A Start Price: 8,000.00High Bid: 13,000.00Estimate: 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 Six-shot fluted barrel cluster marked "ALLEN & WHEELOCK" on a flute and "PATENTED APRIL 16, 1845." on another flute. The left side of the hammer is marked "ALLEN'S PATENT / 1845". All matching numbers. The recoil shield has a floral engraving. The following accessories are included: two cavity bullet mold, ramrod, and powder flask. Also included in this lot is a large grouping of items from the descendants of Dr. Daniel Levy Maduro Peixotto (the elder), specifically his son, Moses L.M., Captain of Company G of the 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry and officer in the 7th Regiment Infantry Brigade of the New York Militia, Moses's son Daniel L.M. (the younger), also with the New York 7th Regiment, later Major of the 3rd Regiment, U.S. Volunteers and at the time of his death in 1898 was the Governor and Provost Marshal of Guantanamo, and another grandson of Dr. Peixotto, Captain Ernest Clifford Peixotto, who as director of the Section of Painting of the Corps of Engineering served as one of the eight official artists of the American Expeditionary Force, and later was the chairperson of the American Committee of the Ecoler des Beaux-Arts in France and Knight of the Legion of Honor. (1) elaborate presentation Horstmann Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword, with etched Clauberg blade, gilt guard, engraved silver grip and fishskin scabbard with the inscription "PRESENTED TO/ Captain M.L.M. PEIXOTTO/ by/ a few of his friends/ New York, Aug. 1862 ". (2) regulation Model 1872 Officer's Saber, (3) presentation ebony cane with gold plated head engraved: "Presented by/ N.Y. Census Force/ July 15 '90/ CAPT./ D.L.M. Peixotto, (4) white buff militia bayonet sling with two-piece brass "7" plate and Model 1873 Bayonet marked: "Dan Peixotto Co. B" on the back of the sling, (5) cased mementos that include gold-plated engraved cartridge fired at President Grant's funeral, officer's M1851 Eagle belt Plate, piece of wood from San Juan Hill Cuba and two militia/national guard service medals, (6) cased Spanish American War era insignia that contains three 1st Lieutenant's and one Captain's infantry shoulder boards, seven infantry crossed rifles collar insignia, brass stencil of "M.L.M. Peixotto/CO.G 103RD Reg. N.Y.I.", infantry eagle buttons and other insignia items, (7) small case of mixed Army officer's buttons and insignia items, (8) case of five ribbons from Civil War reunions, "Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 and a newspaper obituary, (9) Captain's Promotion Certificate for Daniel L. M. Peixotto dated October 3, 1898, (10) Commission of Daniel L.M. Peixotto in the U.S. 3rd Volunteer Infantry Regiment dated January 18, 1898, (11) Certificate designating Capt. D.L.M. Peixotto as "Aide-de-Camp of the First Division, Third Brigade in the inaugural Parade for President Benjamin Harrison, (12) certificate designating Major D.L.M. Peixotto" as "Aide" in the Inaugural Parade for President William McKinley, (13) framed promotion certificate for 1st Lieutenant D.L.M/ Peixotto in the 3rd Volunteer Infantry Regiment, (14) Appointment certificate for Daniel L.M. Peixotto as "Captain and Aide-de-Camp" in "the Militia of the District of Columbia" dated August 15, 1888 and (15) two framed prints of WWI landscapes painted by Ernest Clifford Peixotto (1869-1940). (16) Additional documents related to Daniel Peixotto, including a photocopy of his death notice in the 7th Regiment Gazette, Captains commission papers from the First Regiment and 3rd Volunteer Infantry, geneology research, honorable discharge papers from the 7th Regiment (issued retroactively after his death), and a series of National Archives documents related to Ida Peixotto, Daniel's widow, and her efforts to secure and later increase a pension. This is an interesting group of material from the Peixotto family that spans nearly sixty years, three wars and includes material from Presidents Grant, Harrison, Mckinley and Roosevelt. BBL: 4 inch fluted Stock: Gauge: 31 percussion Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 421 Condition: Very fine. The barrel cluster retains 80% thinned original blue finish with some minor dings near the breech. The remaining metal surfaces retain 70% original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. Missing a recoil screw and the hammer spring tension screw. There is a gouge on the left grip panel, otherwise the grips are very fine with most of the varnish remaining. The case is good with a few repairs, a couple of missing partitions, a crack on the lid, and worn lining. The Civil War M1850 Foot Officer's Sword is in very good condition; the blade is in excellent condition, the hilt shows moderate wear and retains about 20% of the gold-plated finish. The scabbard is in very good condition; the drag and suspension bands have most of the brown finish and the fish skin cover is worn but completely intact. The M1872 Officers Saber is in very good overall condition; the blade is excellent, the hilt has about 50% of the gold plated finish, all of the fish skin and wire wrap on the grip is intact and the scabbard is in good overall condition with about 50% of the nickel-plated finish and scattered rust spots. The presentation cane is in very good condition with moderate handling wear. The bayonet and accessories are in good overall condition.
Thumbnail 3014 U.S. Contract Henry Rifle Start Price: 18,000.00High Bid: 45,000.00Estimate: 45,000.00 - 80,000.00 This is an example Henry lever action rifle that was manufactured in 1864 by the New Haven Arms Company. This rifle is one of approximately 1000 Henry rifles purchased by the Ordnance Department in late 1863 and early 1864 to arm the 1st District of Columbia cavalry regiment. The 1st D.C. Cavalry was the only federal unit entirely equipped with Henry rifles during the Civil War. Organized in December 1863, the 1st D.C. Cavalry was initially assigned to combat Confederate partisan operations in Northern Virginia. In April 1864, the 1st D.C. Cavalry was assigned to the Department of Virginia Cavalry Division where it saw extensive action in operations near Richmond and Petersburg. Six companies of the 1st D.C. Cavalry were transferred to the 1st Maine Cavalry regiment in August 1864 and served with the Army of the Potomac in cavalry operations that culminated at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. The 1st Maine Cavalry had the greatest number of troopers killed in action of any cavalry regiment in the entire Federal Army. The Henry rifles purchased by the Ordnance Department to arm the 1st D.C. Cavalry were stamped with the initials of Ordnance Inspector Charles G. Chapman (C.G.C.) on the right side of the barrel and had a final inspection mark that consisted of the script initials "CGC" with an oval stamped on the right side of the stock wrist. This rifle has the second pattern brass receiver which lacks the rear sight dovetail found on early Henry receivers. The buttplate is the early pattern with rounded heel. The barrel has a front sight with nickel-silver blade and a dovetail mounted folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch. The stock and barrel are, correctly, not fitted with sling swivels. The black walnut stock has a varnish finish. The hammer and loading lever are casehardened and the barrel is blued. The legend: "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16, 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS. CO. NEWHAVEN. CT." is roll-stamped in two lines on the top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight. The serial number, "3051" is stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. The right side of the barrel is stamped with the "C.G.C." Ordnance inspection mark above an "H" factory inspection mark just ahead of the frame. Two "H" factory inspection marks are stamped on the right side of the frame next to the junction with the barrel. The script/oval "CGC" Ordnance final inspection mark is stamped on the right stock wrist. "C" sub-inspection marks are stamped on the right side of the buttplate heel and on the right side of the stock just below the buttplate heel. The early pattern, hand fitted, buttplate screws are stamped with the rifle serial number "3051" on the shank. "3051" is stamped on the inside of the buttplate. The rifle serial number, "3051" is stamped on the left side of the lower receiver tang and in the upper tang inlet of the stock. All of the visible serial numbers match. The tang screws are correctly not serial numbered. BBL: 24 Inch Stock: walnut Gauge: 44 Henry RF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 3051 Condition: Very fine as partially refinished. The professionally refinished barrel retains 70% of the rust blue finish. The edges are sharp and the factory legend, serial number and inspection marks are crisp. Handling wear is primarily confined to the lower portion of the barrel around the spring slot and the barrel edges. The brass receiver is in very fine condition. The receiver has never been polished and has a very attractive, untouched, patina. The side plate joints are fine and free from marks. The sides of the hammer and loading lever retrain traces of the mottled gray case colors. The contact portions of the loading lever are silvered from handling and have some scattered light pitting. The revarnished stock is in very fine condition and retains much of the varnish finish with scattered, minor, handling marks. The "CGC" Ordnance inspection cartouche has once been varnished dover and subsequently cleaned out. Few U.S. contract Henry rifles show more than traces of the Ordnance inspection mark on the stock. The brass buttplate has not been polished and is in very good-excellent condition with the same untouched patina as the receiver. This is a nice example of a scarce and historically significant Henry rifle.
Thumbnail 3015 One Box of Remington Arms/ Union Metallic Cartridge 44 Henry Flat Rimfire Ammunition Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,900.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 4,500.00 Tan cardboard construction, with red accented green labels, marked ".44 HENRY (FLAT)/ 50 RIM FIRE CARTRIDGES/ REMINGTON/ UMC/ 44 HENRY FLAT/ MODEL 1866/ 200GRS./ BULLET/ Remington Arms - Union Metallic Cartridge Co./ AMMUNITION & FIREARMS/ Union Metallic Cartridge Works/ BRIDGEPORT, CONN., U.S.A." on top, bilingual (English/ Spanish) quality guarantee on the underside, "SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MODEL 1866 RIFLES/ AND CARBINES/ ALSO OTHER ARMS" on one side, "THESE CARTRIDGES ARE CAREFULLY TESTED IN ALL ARMS/ ADAPTED TO THIS SIZE. THEIR SUPERIOR QUALITY IS GUAR-/ ANTEED/ Remington Arms Company, Inc." on the reverse. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Good, with mild wear and staining. The box has been opened, and some sections of label are absent or torn.
Thumbnail 3016 Excellent Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine Start Price: 1,300.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 3,250.00 - 5,000.00 Designed by Gilbert Smith, the production of this breech loading percussion carbine was almost entirely consumed by government contracts, with limited numbers going to the civilian market. Dovetail blade front sight and folding leaf rear sight absent of yard markings. Breech loading action with barrel release latch inside the trigger guard, freeing the barrel to pivot downward. Standard markings on the left side of the frame, "MANUFACTURED BY / AM'N M'CH'N. WKS / SPRINGFIELD MASS", agents' names "ADDRESS / POULTNEY & TRIMBLE / BALTIMORE U.S.A." and "SMITH'S PATENT / JUNE 23, 1857". Casehardened hammer and action with a saddle ring and bar mounted on the left side of the frame with a smooth forearm and straight grip walnut stock with a steel buttplate. The left side of the barrel has a U.S. Government inspector's initials of "LFR" with a boxed "LFR" and oval script "JH" cartouche on the left side of the stock wrist behind the sling bar. BBL: 21 5/8 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 50 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 10518 Condition: Excellent. The barrel retains 95% plus original smooth plum blue finish. The latch bar on top of the barrel retains most of the original bright fire blue finish and the trigger guard retains 95% bright original finish with a coat of surface rust overall. The buttplate has a smooth brown patina with some minor pitting on the heel. The receiver retains 95% of the original vivid case colors while the hammer has retained most of the dulling case colors. The wood is excellent with a few overall minor dings, nicks and scratches. The markings under the ring bar are fading, otherwise the remaining marks are clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3017 Very Fine Civil War Burnside Fifth Model Breech loading Percussion Carbine Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 4,500.00 Burnside, Fifth Model Carbine manufactured by the Burnside Rifle Co., of Providence, Rhode Island 1863-1865. The Burnside Carbine was designed by Federal General Ambrose E. Burnside before the Civil War and was one of the most widely issued and successful Federal cavalry carbines. This Fifth Model carbine has the distinctive guide screw in the right side of the receiver . The carbine has a folding, two leaf, rear sight with three apertures graduated form 100, 300 and 500 yards. A cavalry sling bar and ring are mounted on the left side of the receiver. The barrel has a dull, military blue finish. The breech block, lever and receiver tangs are niter blue. The receiver, hammer, barrel band, lock plate and buttplate have a color case-hardened finish. The stock and forearm are oil-finished black walnut. The top of the receiver is roll-stamped: "BURNSIDE PATENT/MODEL OF 1864" in two lines. "CAST STEEL" is stamped on the barrel in a single line ahead of the rear sight. The lock plate is roll-stamped: "BURNSIDE RIFLE CO./PROVIDENCE=R.I." in two lines. The serial number, "18831" is stamped on the top of the receiver and breech block. The left side of the stock wrist is stamped with Ordnance sub-inspection and final inspection marks. The script initials "EPR" are stamped in a rectangle near the receiver and the script letters "RWK" are stamped in a rectangle near the side plate screw. Single letter inspection marks are stamped on most components. BBL: 22 In Stock: walnut Gauge: 54 percussion Finish: blue/case-hardened Grips: Serial Number: 18831 Condition: Very fine. The carbine retains 95% of the slightly faded original blue and 60% case-hardened finish with very minor storage wear. The barrel has most of the dull, military blue, finish intact, The bore is bright. The breech block and lever retain 95-98% of the niter blue finish. The niter blue finish on the upper and lower receiver tangs shows some handling wear. At least 95% of the case-hardened finish on the receiver, barrel band, hammer, trigger and buttplate is present and the case colors are strong. The stock and forearm are both in excellent condition with minimal handling wear. The Ordnance inspection marks on the left side of the stock wrist are in nearly perfect condition. This is a very fine example of a Civil War, Burnside Breechloading Carbine.
Thumbnail 3018 Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Conversion Carbine Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 This is an example of a Sharps Model 1863 Carbine that was either arsenal or Sharps Rifle Company converted to .50-70 CF metallic cartridge with the relined 3 groove barrel. The Ordnance Department contracted with Sharps to convert more than 31,000 Civil War carbines from percussion to center fire configuration in 1867. These carbines were issued to the U.S. Cavalry and, along with the Model 1865 Spencer Carbine, were the primary cavalry carbines until the Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor carbine replaced them in 1874-75. The carbine has the standard Lawrence folding leaf rear sight graduated to 800 yards and is fitted with a sling bar and ring on the left side of the stock wrist and receiver. The barrel is absent of the standard Sharps markings and the New Model marking shows only the "N". The left rear flat is marked with"E.A.W.", "C" on the upper left side of the receiver and "F" on top of the breech block. Crisp Sharps and R.S. Lawrence patent markings are on the receiver and lock plate. The serial number is located on the upper tang. The script "DFC" ribbon final inspection mark usually applied to Sharps conversion carbines is absent from the center of the left side of the stock. BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 85179 Condition: Arsenal refurbished with the barrel having a mix of blue finish and plum patina, and showing some minor pitting. The barrel band and buttplate retain 50% faded case colors with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth gray patina, darker on the lever. The reoiled wood is very fine with only a few minor dings and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3019 Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine with Metallic Cartridge Conversion Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 4,250.00 This is an example of a Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine that was one of the 31,098 carbines converted to fire the .50-70 center fire cartridge with the six groove barrel. The carbine was completely refurbished by Sharps during the conversion process and has a blued barrel with casehardened barrel band, receiver, lever, hammer, and buttplate. The sling bar and ring were finished bright. The carbine has a brass front sight blade and folding, adjustable leaf rear sight with Lawrence patent marked base and graduated to 800 yards, and the percussion Lawrence pellet priming system. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the three line address and "New Model 1863" at the breech. The left rear barrel flat is marked with the letter "F" followed by "E.P.R." and the letter "F" is also marked on the side of the firing pin pusher. The lock and receiver are marked with the Sharps and R.S. Lawrence patent markings and the serial number is marked on the upper tang. Mounted with a smooth oil finished black walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a small "DFC" cartouche in a ribbon on the left side and the letter "Q" on the bottom behind the tang. Sharps .50-70 metallic conversion carbines were widely issued to the U.S. Cavalry, including the 10th and 7th Cavalry regiments, on the frontier after the Civil War and remained in service until they were replaced by the .45-70 Springfield Carbine. BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 50-70 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: C29141 Condition: Very fine as a arsenal refurbished with 95% blue finish remaining on the barrel with some thinning to plum and some wear on the muzzle. The lock retains 90% case colors and the receiver retains 80% case colors. The lever, buttplate and lower tang have a smooth gray patina. The wood remains excellent with a few scattered minor dents and scratches. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3020 Very Fine Civil War Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Carbine Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 Burnside Fifth Model Carbine manufactured by the Burnside Rifle Co., of Providence, Rhode Island, from 1863-1865. The Burnside Carbine was one of the most successful and popular carbines issued to Federal cavalry regiments during the Civil War. The carbine has the distinctive guide screw in the right side of the frame that identifies it as a Fifth Model Carbine. The barrel has a military blue finish, the breechblock, lever and tang are niter blue and the receiver, hammer, barrel band and buttplate have a color casehardened finish. The stock and forearm are oil-finished black walnut. The barrel is fitted with a folding, two-leaf rear sight with three apertures, graduated "1", "3" and "5". A sling bar and ring are mounted on the left side of the receiver. The top of the receiver is roll-stamped: "BURNSIDE PATENT/MODEL OF 1864" in two lines. "BURNSIDE RIFLE CO./PROVIDENCE =R.I." is stamped on the lock plate behind the hammer. The serial number, "20022" is stamped on the top of the receiver below the factory legend. The breechblock is stamped with the number, "12350". "R" sub-inspection marks are stamped on some components. BBL: 21 In Stock: walnut Gauge: 54 percussion Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 20022 Condition: Excellent. The carbine retains 95% of the original blue and casehardened finish. The barrel has nearly all of the original military blue finish intact. The receiver has 95% or more of the vivid case colors; most of the niter blue finish is present on the breechblock are upper and lower receiver tangs. The bore is bright. The hammer has some scattered light pitting and the case colors have silvered. The finish on the lock plate has faded to a gray patina. The stock and forearm are in very good condition with moderate handling wear. The letter "W" is lightly carved in the right side of the stock; the carving appears to be period. This is a solid representative example of an important Civil War Federal cavalry carbine.
Thumbnail 3021 U.S. Starr Arms Breech Loading Percussion Carbine Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 Manufactured between 1862-1865. Blade front and 2-leaf rear sights with "STARR ARMS CO. YONKERS N.Y." and "F.D.L." on the barrel, "STARR'S PATENT / SEPT. 14th 1858" on the receiver tang, "STARR ARMS CO / YONKERS. N.Y." on the lock plate and a pair of cartouches on the left wrist of the stock. Brass barrel band and buttplate. BBL: 21 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 54 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 12866 Condition: Very good, with traces of blue with the balance, a mixed brown and gray patina overall, along with some light spotting and handling marks. Markings on metal are excellent. Stock is also very good, with chips and dents, along with "BRC" scratched into the wrist. Cartouche is faint, but legible. Half cock absent, otherwise fine mechanically.
Thumbnail 3022 Sharps New Model 1859 Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 This is an example of a percussion Civil War carbine converted during the Indian Wars that was to fire the .50-70 center fire cartridge. This carbine has the six groove barrel. These carbines were refurbished by Sharps during the conversion process and if needed the stocks were replaced with ones not having a patch box, which is the case with this example. The barrels were blued with casehardened barrel band, receiver, lever, hammer, and buttplate. The sling bar and ring were finished bright. The carbine has a brass front sight blade and folding, adjustable leaf rear sight with the Lawrence patent marked base and graduated to 800 yards and the percussion Lawrence pellet priming system. The barrel has the three line Sharps address and "NEW MODEL 1859", with the Sharps patent markings on the lock and frame. Smooth oil finished black walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a boxed "DFC" cartouche on the left side of the buttstock and "HOWE" stamped near the buttplate tang. "HOWE" is repeated on the lower tang. The Sharps .50-70 metallic conversion carbines were widely issued to the U.S. Cavalry, including the 10th and 7th Cavalry regiments, on the frontier after the Civil War and remained in service until they were replaced by the .45-70 Springfield Carbine. BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 50-70 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 48705 Condition: Very good. The barrel retains traces of original blue finish with the balance a smooth dark brown patina. The remaining metal surfaces retain traces original case colors with the balance a smooth brown patina. There is some minor spotting. The wood is very good with a couple large chips missing (near lock plate and stock toe), couple notches on the comb and extensive chipping around the forearm screw, along with some minor dings and scratches.
Thumbnail 3023 Historic Remington Model 1863 New Model Navy Revolver Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 15,000.00 This is a solid example of a Remington New Model Navy Revolver with Civil War history to both a relative of Robert E Lee and Daniel Boone. Remington manufactured approximately 22,000 New Model Navy revolvers between 1863 and 1888. The revolver is accompanied by extensive documentation that indicates it was the property of James A. Price. Price was a resident of Weston, Missouri. His mother was a first cousin of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and he married the great granddaughter of frontiersman Daniel Boone. During the Civil War James A. Price served as a Captain in the 18th Missouri Volunteer Infantry. Captain Price was wounded and narrowly escaped capture at the "Hornets Nest" during the Battle of Shiloh on April 6, 1862 and subsequently saw action at the Battle of Corinth. Captain Price resigned from the service due to disability on July 7, 1862. Later in the war Price served as a colonel in the Missouri State Militia. The revolver is complete with extensive documentation of the Price family. The documents state that this revolver was found in Price's campaign trunk in the family home in Weston, Missouri. The revolver was on display for thirteen years at the museum located in the Price-Loyles House in Weston. The revolver has a blued frame and octagon barrel, case-hardened loading lever and hammer, brass trigger guard and two-piece walnut grips. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "patented SEPT. 14. 1858/ REMINGTON & SONS.ILLION.NEW YORK U.S.A./ NEW MODEL" in three lines. The serial number, "33644" is stamped on the underside of the barrel. BBL: 7 3/8 In Stock: Gauge: 36 percussion Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 33644 Condition: Good. The revolver shows moderate service use and has traces of blue with the balance a dark brown patina on the frame, cylinder and loading lever. The frame has scattered nicks and dents and shows patches of light pitting. There is moderate flash pitting on the percussion nipples and the faces of the cylinder. The hammer retains traces of the original case colors. The grips show extensive handling wear with numerous minor dents and scratches. The barrel markings are clear. The action is fine. This is a solid example of a Civil War production Remington Model 1863 New Model Navy Revolver with extensive documentation that indicates ownership by a Civil War veteran and prominent Missouri pioneer.
Thumbnail 3024 Confederate Cavalry Officer's Inscribed Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver Start Price: 1,600.00High Bid: 5,500.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 8,000.00 This Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver was manufactured during the Civil War in 1863. The revolver back strap is period inscribed: "B.F. Winfield 13th Regt Va. Cav.". Documents that accompany the revolver indicate that Benjamin F. Winfield was a major in the 13th Virginia, Cavalry Regiment. Benjamin Winfield recruited Company D of the 13th Virginia Cavalry in Sussex County, Virginia, and served as Captain of D Company when it mustered into service in April 1862. Winfield was promoted to Major on December 19, 1863, and served with the 13th Virginia Cavalry until the regiment surrendered with the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House on April, 9, 1865. The 13th Virginia Cavalry was part of W.H.F. Lee's Brigade of General J.E.B. Stuart's Cavalry Division, Army of Northern Virginia, from 1862-1865. The regiment fought in every significant cavalry engagement in the east from 1863 onward. The regiment's battle honors include Kelly's Ford, Brandy Station, Middleburg, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, North Anna, Haw's Shop, Cold Harbor, the Siege of Petersburg and Appomattox Court House. Captain Winfield was in command of the regiment during the decisive cavalry action at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863. The 13th Virginia Cavalry had 289 troopers in the saddle at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863, and surrendered at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865, with 10 officers and 78 enlisted men. The 13th Virginia Cavalry was a hard-fighting regiment that was engaged in every significant battle the Army of Northern Virginia fought from Fredericksburg to Appomattox. The revolver has the standard a blue and casehardened finish with silver-plated brass trigger guard, back strap and one piece walnut grips. The six-inch barrel has a dovetail mounted, nickel-silver front sight and loading cut-out with beveled edge. The six-shot cylinder is roll-engraved with the Stagecoach Holdup scene and "COLT' S PATENT". The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the final style barrel marking: "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA" in one line reading toward the breech. "COLTS/PATENT" is roll-stamped in two lines on the left side of the frame. The full serial number, "232419" is located on the bottom of the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard and back strap. The partial serial number, "32419" is stamped on the cylinder and wedge. "2419" is stamped on the loading lever and cylinder pin. All of the serial numbers match. Six deep grooves have been filed in the top of the barrel perpendicular to the axis of the bore; the significance of the marks is unknown. BBL: 6.0 In Stock: Gauge: 31 percussion Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 232419 Condition: Good. The revolver shows hard service and retains only traces of the original finish in protected areas. The frame, barrel ad cylinder appear have been cleaned long ago and have a silver-gray patina with scattered scratches and very light pitting. Part of the "NEW-YORK AMERICA" marking on the barrel has been obliterated by the grooves filed in the barrel. The cylinder retains half of the Stagecoach Holdup scene. The cylinder pins are battered and the percussion nipples have moderate to heavy flash pitting. The grips show moderate to heavy wear with handling marks, rounded heels and a small chips on both sides of the junction of the back strap and trigger guard. The inscription is professional, period engraving and remains crisp. The action is tight and functions well. This is a scarce example of a Confederate Cavalry officer's Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver that may have been carried by Major Benjamin Winfield in some of the hardest fought battles of the Civil War.
Thumbnail 3025 Excellent Tiffany & Co. Civil War Era Cavalry Officer's Sabre with Scabbard Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 Double fuller blade, 36" long with a flat spine, "U.S." and an American eagle in 6 3/4" long etched panels on the left and right sides, respectively, "TIFFANY & Co / NEW-YORK" in an etched banner above the right ricasso and "WARRANTED TO CUT/ WROUGHT IRON" in a banner over "P.D.L." and "E" stamps on the reverse. Brass guard, with floral and leafy vine patterns on the 2 branches and helmet pommel. Fitted with a sharkskin grip wrap with bronze twist wiring. Metal scabbard, with "1" on the drag, "Ep510873879" hand marked between the bands, a pair of suspension rings and a partial brass and leather suspension strap. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very good. The blade shows a small amount of scattered minor spotting and handling marks, with strong and crisp etching and a fine dark aged patina on the brass, along with a few traces of a gilt finish. Very good grip, with some separation of the rayskin seam at the front, and minor fraying of the wire towards the top. Scabbard is good, with a dark patina and spotting.
Thumbnail 3026 American Dragoon Saber Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 30 inch curved blade, with wide single fullers and 15 3/4 inch panels of niter blue on each side, featuring gold accented arms themed engraving. Stirrup style knuckle guard, with upturned rear quillion and a wire wrapped leather grip. With an unmarked metal sheath. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Fine, with over 60% of the niter blue and gold finish, retaining a great deal of vividness. The blade shows evidence of machine sharpening and polishing, along with a mixed brown patina and scattered spotting. A brown patina is visible on the hilt, with light cracking of the leather. Scabbard is very good, with exception of dings and a mixed patina.
Thumbnail 3027 1850 Pattern Staff & Field Officers Sabre with Engraved Scabbard, Sword, Cartridge Belts and a Batty Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,700.00 No maker's marks are visible on the 30 1/2" double fuller blade, with etched scrollwork on each side, showing an eagle with an "E PLURIBUS UNUM" ribbon on the right and "US" on the left, with "IRON PROOF" on the spine. Brass guard, with upturned rear quillion, cut-through floral designs, helmet pommel and a wire wrapped sharkskin grip. With a leather scabbard with engraved fittings, showing a shield and scrollwork on the throat, flowers and punch-dots on the suspension band, and an eagle on the tip. Also included are a Mills & Orndorff black canvas cartridge belt, a pebbled brown leather sword belt with matching hangers and a Henry V. Allien & Co "E Pluribus Unum" buckle, a brass "peace flask" with "1850" and "BATTY" on the cap, two "US" buckles, (one a brass faced lead oval, the other rectangular brass) and a M1 cleaning rod in a April, 1963 dated canvas case. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Good. The blade shows a mixed gray patina with light spitting, with the etching still clearly visible, the brass shows a strong gilt finish, with an aged patina on the exposed brass, and mild wear on the sharkskin. The holster is good, with cracking and flaking of the leather. The belts are good, with some scuffing and tiny tears on the sword belt, and fading on the cartridge belt. The buckles are fair, with a hook absent from the oval, mixed patina, and dents. The flask is very good, with a mixed aged patina and some dents.
Thumbnail 3028 U.S. Remington Model 1871 Single Shot Rolling Block Army Pistol Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Produced circa 1872 - 1888. Blade and notch sights, with the left side of the frame marked "P" and "S", along with the 2 line address and patent markings. Smooth forearm and pistol grip, with a "CRS" cartouche on the left side. BBL: 8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 50 CF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good plus. The barrel retains traces of original blue finish with the balance and mottled brown-gray patina. The frame retains 25% faded original case colors. The hammer and breechblock have a mixed gray patina. There is some minor spotting (mostly on the barrel) with some minor pitting at the muzzle. The wood is very good with some minor dings and scratches with a series of minor dings on the bottom of the grip and a patch of unknown residue on the left side of the grip. The cartouche is clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3029 Fine Civil War Martially Inspected Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 2,250.00 - 3,500.00 Produced from 1863 to 1875. Blue pinch blade front sight and top strap groove rear sight, with "PATENTED SEP. 14, 1858 / E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEW YORK, U.S.A. / NEW MODEL" stamped on the top barrel flat. Single letter inspection markings are stamped on several parts. Brass trigger guard and smooth two piece grips. The left grip panel has a clear script "OWA" cartouche. The barrel and both grips are numbered to the gun. BBL: 8 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 44 percussion Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 95309 Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 60% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The grip straps have thinned to a smooth gray patina with streaks of finish remaining on the butt. There is a small chip of wood absent from both panels near the frame, otherwise the grips are very fine with some minor scattered minor handling marks. The cartouche is crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3030 Civil War Starr Arms Model 1863 Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 2,250.00 - 3,250.00 Manufactured between 1863 and 1865 with approximately 32,000 made and approximately 25,000 purchased under U.S. contract. Dovetail blade front sight and hammer groove rear sight. Standard "STARR. ARMS. CO. NEW. YORK." address on left the side of frame and "STARR'S PATENT JAN. 15, 1856" on the right. Serial numbers match on the front of the barrel lug, on the cylinder and the hammer cutout on the frame. There is a "C" inspection mark on some components. Fitted with one-piece varnished walnut grips with a boxed script cartouche on the bottom of each side. BBL: 8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44 percussion Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 39453 Condition: Fine with 50% of the bright original high polish blue finish remaining, with scattered areas of smooth gray patina. The barrel has some moderate pitting on the left side near the muzzle. There are a number of minor scratches and areas that have been cleaned on the frame. The rear portion of the loading lever retains most of the bright original case colors with a dark and silver gray on the balance. The action needs work, the hammer doesn't always hold a cock position. The grips are also very fine with some minor pressure dents and dings. The right cartouche is unreadable and the left side is clear.
Thumbnail 3031 Scarce Two Digit Serial Numbered Massachusetts Arms Company Wesson & Leavitt Patent Dragoon Revolver Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,500.00 One of approximately 30 of these Early Type revolvers were manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Company of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts in 1850-51. Revolver has a 6 1/4" barrel and an un-marked barrel catch which are features of the Early Type revolver. The revolver has a round blue barrel and six-shot cylinder, casehardened frame and hammer, brass trigger guard and walnut grips. The lock plate is marked "WESSON'S & LEAVITT'S PATENT", the top strap is marked "MASS. ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS", the bevel gear " WESSON'S PATENT AUG. 28, 1849" and the rear of the cylinder "LEAVITT'S PATENT APRIL 29, 1837". The serial number "16" is stamped on the face of the recoil shield and underside of top strap. The Wesson & Leavitt Dragoon revolver was a well made revolver that was one of Colt's first competitors. Samuel Colt successfully sued Massachusetts Arms for patent infringement in 1851. The injunction imposed as a result of the lawsuit led to abandonment of the Dragoon pattern and redesign of the Wesson & Leavitt revolvers. BBL: 6 1/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 40 Perc Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 16 Condition: About good. The revolver has a smooth dark brown patina with some minor pitting. Traces of original blue finish remain on the back strap. The grips are fair with a few missing chips (large chip missing from the left side near the bottom), a repaired chip on right side, numerous minor dings and scratches, wood filler at the top, and a couple of large dents (right side). Marred grip screw and hammer has been repaired by rewelding neck and spur back together. Cylinder does not always rotate when action is cycled.
Thumbnail 3032 Exceptional U.S. Colt Model 1861 Special Rifle-Musket Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 8,000.00 Colt was given a contract to supply 112,500 of these 1861 Pattern muskets to the Union Army. Colt delivered 75,000 between 1861 and 1865. These muskets were finished bright with an oil finished stock. The National Eagle and Shield are on the bolster and the lock is marked "U.S. / COLT'S PT F.A. Mfg Co / HARTFORD Ct" ahead of the hammer. The rear of the lock plate is dated "1863" (traces remain). The top of the barrel is dated "1863" at the breech and the left barrel flat is stamped with "V / P / eagle head" proofmarks parallel to the bore. The left side of the barrel is stamped with a small "F" followed by "STEEL" just above the junction with the stock. Blade front sight on a square base which doubles as a bayonet lug and folding three leaf rear sight. There is an "C" and "T" stamped on the trigger guard plate rear and front respectively and the buttplate tang is marked "J / U.S". The left stock flat is stamped with two crisp Ordnance and Sub-ordnance script inspection cartouches in rectangular boxes behind the rear lock screw. Complete with an original tulip head ramrod. BBL: 40 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 58 percussion Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Excellent plus. The metal surfaces have an attractive bright armory finish with a few very scattered patches of minor pitting (mostly on the buttplate). The stock is also excellent with a few very scattered minor handling marks. The cartouches are clear and crisp.
Thumbnail 3033 Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Repeating Rifle Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with 3 barrel bands and a faint "H" on the left rear section of the barrel. The receiver is marked with the three line Spencer address and patent markings on top of the chamber, and no saddle ring base. Smooth straight grip stock, with a metal forearm tip, sling swivels and a steel buttplate. Rear sight is mounted backwards. BBL: 30 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 52 RF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 8600 Condition: Very good plus, with a mixed brown and gray patina overall, some bright wear around the muzzle and scattered handling marks. The stock is also very good, with period scattered dings and scuffs overall with a tight hairline crack in the buttstock (center of buttplate protruding forward). Mechanically excellent. A solid, original example of a highly desirable Spencer Model 1860 Military Rifle.
Thumbnail 3034 Scarce Greene Underhammer Rifle Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,600.00 Manufactured by A.H. Waters Armory circa 1859 to early 1860s with a total quantity around 1,500 U.S. plus 3,000 Russian contract (writer believes this to be of the latter contract). It has the distinction of being the first bolt action rifle purchased by the U.S. government (900 were bought). This example is marked "GREENE'S PATENT / NOV. 17 1857." on the upper tang. Bayonet lug/blade front sight, stepped rear sight is graduated 5 through 11 on the folding leaf, three barrel bands, leather sling, trumpet ramrod and buttplate with trapdoor. BBL: 36 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 52 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The rifle retains streaks of original blue finish with the balance a mottled brown patina with some light spotting. The hammer has some flash pitting. The stock is also very good with some chipping along the ramrod channel, a hairline crack behind the middle band, and a series of dents behind the rear sling swivel, along with numerous minor dings, pressure dents, and scratches. Action needs work as the hammer and bolt springs are both broken.
Thumbnail 3035 U.S. Remington Conversion of Model 1816 (To Maynard Priming System) Percussion Musket Dated 1857 Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,400.00 Dated 1857 on barrel tang and lock plate, with standard Remington lock plate markings. Equipped with a Maynard priming device, bayonet lug on top of barrel, front sight integral to front double barrel band, and ladder rear sight. Three barrel bands with two faint cartouches on left stock flat, faint cartouche behind trigger guard, "P eagle head" proofs on left barrel side, and "US" on buttplate tang. BBL: 42 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 69 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good plus. The metal surfaces have been cleaned and there is minor pitting overall. The refinished stock is fine with some scattered minor pressure dents, dings, and scratches. Cartouche is lightly visible. Mechanically excellent, with priming mechanism fully functional.
Thumbnail 3036 U.S. Pomeroy Contract Model 1816 Percussion Conversion Musket with Bayonet Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Standard marking on the 1836 dated lock plate with the upper tang also dated 1836. Belgian style percussion conversion. Barrel at the breech has "US / PW / P" proofs. Smooth stock with a script cartouche on the left flat and a flat buttplate. Complete with a socket bayonet. BBL: 42 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 69 bore Finish: tin Grips: Serial Number: nsn Condition: Fine as period plated. The metal surfaces have been tin plated and retain heavy amounts of a blistering and flaking protective coating. The freshened stock is fine with some minor dings and scratches (more prevalent on the buttstock). The bayonet has a mottled gray patina with some minor pitting. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3037 Excellent U.S. Remington Model 1863 Percussion Contract Rifle Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 5,500.00 Model 1863 Percussion Rifle ("Zouave Rifle") manufactured by Remington Arms in Illion, New York in 1863. The Model 1863 Rifle was an improved Model 1855 "Harpers Ferry" Rifle. The 12,501 Model 1863 Rifles manufactured by Remington were the last percussion rifles made for the U.S. Army and are considered to be the best made and most attractive Civil War era firearms. The rifle has a blued barrel and rear sight. The hammer and lock plate have a color casehardened finish. The forearm cap, barrel bands; trigger guard and buttplate are brass. The rifle has a straight shank steel ramrod with tulip head. The stock is oil-finished black walnut. The lock plate is dated "1863" behind the hammer and stamped with the eagle and shield motif above "U.S." and "REMINGTON/ILLION, N.Y." in two lines in front of the hammer. The top of the barrel is dated "1863" and stamped with "US/V/P/Eagle head" proof and inspection marks. The left side of the barrel is stamped "STEEL" followed by the Ordnance sub-inspector's initials "H.S.L.". Script Ordnance final inspection and sub-inspection cartouches are stamped on the left stock flat. BBL: 33 In Stock: walnut Gauge: 58 percussion Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: nsn Condition: Excellent. The rifle is in un-issued/un-fired condition and retains 97% of the original blue and 95% of the casehardened finish. The finish on the barrel and lock has a dark, untouched patina with a coat of tarnish or nicotine overall. The brass furniture has not been polished and has a very attractive patina. The stock is in excellent condition with unsanded, 'feathered' grain. Wear is limited to very minor scattered storage marks and pressure marks. The markings on the barrel and lock plate are crisp. The inspection stamps on the left side of the stock are excellent. This is an excellent example of a Remington Model 1863 Percussion Contract Rifle in near mint condition.
Thumbnail 3038 U.S. Springfield Model 1816/1862 Civil War Hewes & Phillips Conversion Percussion Musket Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 This Model 1816 Springfield Musket has a bolster conversion preformed by Hewes & Phillips of Newark, New Jersey and features a distinctive percussion breech with integral bolster without a clean-out screw. The lock is marked "SPRING / FIELD / 1839" behind the hammer and the eagle shield motif over "US" in front of the hammer, (partially visible). The top left rear of the barrel is marked with a recessed "P" and the left flat with the letter "B". Blade and three leaf sights. Inspector initials on the trigger guard plate, with "FS" and oval "AH" directly behind the lower tang on the bottom of the stock and two oval cartouches on the left stock flat. Complete with an original trumpet head iron ramrod. BBL: 42 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 69 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fine. The metal surfaces have been period polished and remain bright. The stock is also fine with exception of 5 notches on wrist, some overall scattered minor dents and scratches, with sharp edges on the flats. Cartouches are crisp. Unless noted above, the markings are readable. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3039 U.S. Hall/Harpers Ferry Model 1819 Hall Breech-Loading Percussion Conversion Rifle Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,700.00 The Hall Rifle is a significant U.S. military firearm. The Model 1819 Rifle was the first breech loading military arm produced in large quantities and adopted as a regulation weapon by the U.S. This Model 1819 Rifle is a Second Production Type made from 1826 to 1838 and has a "1832" dated breechblock and pin-fastened barrel bands. The rifle barrel, receiver and furniture were a brown finish. The stock is oil-finished black walnut. The breechblock is marked: "J.H. HALL / H. FERRY / U S / 1832" perpendicular to the bore. It was converted to percussion by grinding the pan flush with the top of the breech, adding a musket nipple in the old flash hole and installing a new hammer with a percussion top. Complete with an iron ramrod with flared head. BBL: 32 5/8 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 52 percussion Finish: brown/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. The metal surfaces have a smooth brownish gray patina, having been cleaned some time ago. The stock is excellent with only a few overall scattered minor dents and dings and sharp flat edges. The "H" ahead of Ferry on the breech has been buffed off, otherwise the markings are readable. The action is fine.
Thumbnail 3040 Civil War U.S. Parkers Snow Model 1861 Percussion Rifled-Musket Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 The 1863 dated lock plate is marked with the eagle/shield motif over "U.S." and "PARKERS' SNOW & CO / MERIDEN, CONN." The barrel is also dated 1863 with the "V / P / eagle head" inspection and proofmarks. Iron mountings with all metal surfaces finished bright, square based blade front and three leaf rear sights, three barrel bands, bolster with clean out screw, sling swivels on the middle barrel band and front of the trigger guard, "US" stamped buttplate tang, iron ramrod with tulip head and swelled shaft, and mounted on a full stock with two faint boxed cartouches on the left flat. BBL: 40 inch round Stock: Gauge: 58 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have been cleaned and there is some pin point pitting. The sanded and reoiled stock is fine with a few small putty filled repairs and a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3041 Civil War U.S. Springfield Model 1861 Percussion Rifle Musket Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,300.00 This is an early Civil War 1862 dated example of a Springfield Armory 1861 pattern rifle-musket, the primary Civil War musket as used by the Union forces. The lock plate has the standard "eagle/shield" and "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" markings ahead of the hammer and is dated "1862" behind it. The "P" is the only marking faintly visible at the breech and the tang date has been buffed off. Mounted with a full oil finished walnut stock with no visible cartouches on the left flat. The musket has a two leaf folding rear sight and a tulip head steel ramrod with swollen shank. BBL: 40 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 58 percussion Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fair as period cleaned on the once bright metal with heavy pitting at the breech, which has been heavily cleaned. There is a smooth gray patina on the balance of the metal surfaces. The stock has had a coat of varnish applied some time ago and remains fair with 2 1/2" sliver on the ramrod channel and overall some scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The lock markings are clear. The action is very good.
Thumbnail 3042 Very Fine Civil War Martially Marked Remington New Model 1858 Army Percussion Revolver Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 5,500.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 One of the most widely used handguns of the Civil War, the Remington New Model Army was the primary revolver issued to Union cavalry after the fire at the Colt's factory in 1863. The New Model Army was manufactured from 1863 to 1873 with a total production of approximately 132,000 and represented the last of Remington's 44 caliber percussion revolvers. The revolver has an 8 inch barrel and blue finish, casehardened hammer, fire blue trigger and brass trigger guard. The top barrel flat is marked: "PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/ E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION NEW YORK. U.S. A./ NEW-MODEL". The matching serial number is marked on the bottom barrel flat and on the left side of the frame under the grip. Small single letter inspection marks are stamped on most components. Fitted with smooth walnut grips with a clear boxed "OWA" cartouche on the lower left side. BBL: 8 inch octagonal Stock: Gauge: 44 percussion Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 65115 Condition: Near excellent. The revolver retains 85% of the bright original high polish blue finish. The finish loss is due to flaking and concentrated on the top and left upper barrel flat leaving a smooth brownish patina. There are a few minor scratches on the right side of the frame and numerous minor scratches and dings on the butt. Overall there are some areas of speckled flaking. The trigger guard has a natural smooth dark aged patina. The grips are a bit undersized and remain fine with a moderate chip on the lower right edge and overall some scattered minor dings and dents. The cartouche is clear and legible. All markings are clear and the revolver is mechanically excellent. A very attractive Civil War Model 1858 New Model Army Revolver.
Thumbnail 3043 Scarce Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Lipfire Army Revolver Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 2,250.00 - 3,250.00 Also known as the 2nd Model Lipfire, this revolver was manufactured in the early 1860's with a total production of only about 250. The left side barrel flat is marked "ALLEN & WHEELOCK, WORCESTER, MS. U.S. / ALLEN' S PAT'S SEP. 7, NOV. 9, 1858" and the serial (batch) "107" is marked on the left side of the frame under the grip, on the loading gate, the inside of each grip panel and on the rear face of the cylinder. The rear cylinder wall has notches for cartridge lips. The lipfire is sometimes confused as a conversion from percussion, but was actually manufactured before the percussion model. Pinched brass blade front and frame notch rear sights, loading gate hinged at the bottom, narrow grip frame and fitted with two piece varnished walnut grips. Although no government contracts were given for this model it is considered a martial piece by collectors. This model was discontinued due to a successful patent infringement suit by Smith & Wesson. BBL: 7 1/2 inch part octagon Stock: Gauge: 44 Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 107 Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have a smooth mottled brown patina with strong scattered traces of original blue finish mainly in protected areas. The grips are also very good with the exception of a minor crack on the left panel from the screw downward, much of the varnish remains with loss due to the varnish chipping off and overall there are scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3044 Excellent U.S. Contract Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Civil War Revolver Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 One of 5,800 percussion revolvers manufactured circa 1863- 65 by Rogers & Spencer of Willow Dale, New York, (which is near Utica). The U.S. Ordnance contract was for 5,000 revolvers, 1,500 to be delivered by the end of April 1865 and the balance by September of 1865. There is no record of issuance of any of the revolvers, due to the Civil War ending. The top strap is marked "ROGERS & SPENCER / UTICA NY". The matching serial number is marked on the bottom barrel flat, left side of the frame, cylinder, loading lever and on the butt. There are small single letter inspection mark on most of the parts. The revolver is finished in blue with a casehardened hammer, trigger and loading lever assembly. Brass cone front, frame notch rear sights and fitted with smooth walnut grips with a sharp "RPB" cartouche on the lower left panel. BBL: 7 1/2 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 44 percussion Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 1201 Condition: Excellent. The revolver retains 90% original high polish blue finish with scattered flaking and high edge wear and a smooth mottled brownish gray patina on the back strap. The exposed areas of the revolver have a smooth brown patina. The hammer sides retain strong dark original case colors and the balance of the casehardened parts have a smooth gray patina. The grips are also excellent with exception of a few dents on the bottoms. The markings remain clear and crisp. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3045 Civil War Martially Inspected E. Whitney Second Model (Fourth Type) Navy Percussion Revolver Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 3,750.00 - 5,500.00 Pin front and groove rear sights, with the top barrel flat marked "E. WHITNEY / N. HAVEN". Matching numbers on the loading lever, barrel and inside the grip panels. The left side of the barrel at the breech and the left side of the frame ahead of the cylinder are marked with a martial inspection mark "H", the trigger guard is marked with an "S" and the cylinder is roll engraved with the eagle shield, naval engagement and lion motif. This revolver is a 3rd type with the six safety notches machined on the rear of the cylinder and the Colt or "wedge" style loading lever latch. Smooth two piece oil finish walnut grips, with military unit or rack numbers "9" and "945" stamped on the left panel. BBL: 7 1/2 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 36 Finish: blue/ silver Grips: walnut Serial Number: 17948 Condition: Very fine, with 70% plus of the bright original high polished blue finish, showing high edge wear and areas of smooth gray patina. Minor flash pitting is visible on the cylinder. The trigger guard retains 95% original silver finish with wear limited to the high edges and the silver beginning to darken with age. Grips are very fine, with a few small minor dings, chips, and some scattered overall handling marks. The half-cock notch needs adjustment, otherwise mechanically functions fine.
Thumbnail 3046 Excellent Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 8,500.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 7,000.00 This is a excellent and totally original example of a Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver. These revolvers were manufactured circa 1875 to 1889 with a total production of only about 25,000. The top of the barrel is marked "REMINGTON & SONS. ILLION. N.Y. U.S.A.". The left side of the frame is stamped "44" in front of the cylinder indicating the revolver is chambered for the .44-40 cartridge. The serial/batch number is marked on the left side of the frame under the grip. All nickel finish, made without a lanyard on the butt, and fitted with smooth two piece walnut grips. Considerable mystery surrounds the Model 1875. There are no known U.S military contracts. In 1883 about 1,300 nickel plated revolvers were purchased by the Interior Department for use by Indian Police on the western reservations, 10,000 were purchased by the Egyptian Government and the Mexican Government purchased 1,000 in the 1880s. Writer believes this exceptional example escaped those contracts due to its excellent condition. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44 CF Finish: nickel Grips: walnut Serial Number: 52 Condition: Excellent. The revolver retains 98% original nickel finish with a few overall scattered minor dings and scratches, with a noticeable drag line on the cylinder. There are some areas beginning to take on a frosted appearance. The grips are also excellent with 95% original varnish remaining, some very minor lower edge wear, and a few overall scattered minor dings and dents. The markings remain clear and crisp. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3047 Civil War Martially Marked Remington New Model 1858 Army Percussion Revolver Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 One of the most widely used handguns of the Civil War, the Remington New Model Army was the primary revolver issued to Union Cavalry after the fire at the Colt's factory in 1863. The New Model Army was manufactured from 1863 to 1873 with a total production of approximately 132,000 and represented the last of Remington's 44 caliber percussion revolvers. The revolver has an 8-inch barrel and blued finish, casehardened hammer, fire blued trigger and brass trigger guard. The top barrel flat is marked "PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/ E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION NEW YORK. U.S. A./ NEW-MODEL". The serial number "99053" is located on the bottom barrel flat and on the left side of the frame under the grip. Small single letter inspection marks are stamped on most components. Fitted with smooth walnut grips with a boxed "OWA" cartouche on the lower left side. BBL: 8 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 44 percussion Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 99053 Condition: Fine. The revolver retains 50% original blue finish with overall scattered flaking. There is a smooth brown patina on the exposed areas and some light scattered spotting. The cylinder is mostly brown with traces of blue. The trigger guard has an aged patina. The grips are also fine with only a few scattered minor dings. The cartouche is faint, but readable. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3048 U.S. Remington Model 1871 Single Shot Rolling Block Army Pistol Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 Produced circa 1872 - 1888. Blade and notch sights, with the left side of the frame marked "P" and "S", along with the 2 line address and patent markings. Smooth forearm and pistol grip, with a "CRS" cartouche on the left side. BBL: 8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 50 CF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 90% original blue finish thinning to a brown. The frame retains 70% slightly faded original case colors. The hammer and breechblock have a smooth gray patina. There is limited minor spotting. The wood is very good with some minor scratches and some shallow dents with numerous dents and some chipping on the bottom of the grip and a couple large pressure dents on the right side of the forearm. The cartouche is legible. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3049 Remington Double Action Conversion New Model Belt Revolver Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 2,250.00 - 3,250.00 Manufactured from 1863 to 1873, and subsequently factory converted to metallic cartridge. Standard three line patent dates/address/model barrel marking, the first two numbers of the serial number on the barrel have been marked '54', '99', '7' and the matching number is on the left side of the butt under the grip. The rear face of the cylinder is stamped '1446' and the plate has the same number plus the number '7' which corresponds to the barrel. All nickel finish and fitted with smooth two piece walnut grips. BBL: 6 1/2 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 38 RF Finish: nickel Grips: walnut Serial Number: 54997 Condition: Very fine with 95% period, possibly factory, nickel plating remaining. There is scattered minor flaking and the finish is beginning to take on a frosted appearance. With the exception of a few minor chips on the lower edges, the grips are good with 25% original varnish remaining and a few minor dents and dings. The markings are clear. The action is very good.
Thumbnail 3050 Remington New Model Single Action Belt Cartridge Conversion Revolver Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Manufactured from 1863 to 1873. Standard three line patent dates/address/model barrel marking, silver plated brass trigger guard, casehardened hammer and blue remaining parts. Blade front and frame notch rear sights, and fitted with smooth varnished two piece walnut grips. Number "53" is stamped on the back of the cartridge retention ring and rear face of cylinder. Number "3945" is stamped under grip on frame and barrel (underneath). The number "94" is als stamped under grip which does not match the cylinder number. BBL: 6 1/2 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 38 RF Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 3945 Condition: Fine with 60% blue finish on the barrel and loading lever, with scattered minor flaking, minor spotting and edge wear, The "NEW MODEL" marking is not visible, the remaining marking is readable. The cylinder retains 20% scattered blue finish mixed with smooth brown patina. The frame retains strong blue finish in the protected areas with a smooth brow patina on the balance. There is some minor pitting forward of the cylinder. The trigger guard retains 60% silver plating with an aged patina on the exposed brass. The grips are very fine with 75% original varnish, some minor chips on the bottom edge and a few overall scattered minor dings and dents. The action is very good.
Thumbnail 3051 Remington New Model Army Conversion Revolver Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 This revolver was subsequently converted to cartridge, post Civil War. Top barrel flat has the patent date, address, and model marking with one letter inspection marks on most of the components and the 1855 patent date on the cylinder. All nickel finish. Serial number (137026) and the number factory conversion "2913" are stamped on the barrel and frame. A "C" is stamped under the barrel which is obscured by the cylinder pin. Fitted with smooth grips stamped with a JWK cartouche on the left panel and the number "2" on the bottom of both panels. BBL: 8 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 46 RF Finish: nickel Grips: walnut Serial Number: 137026/2913 Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 70% of the once polished nickel finish with the balance a smooth gray patina with some light spotting (mostly on the cylinder). The grips are also very fine with some chipping on the bottom edge and a series of minor dings on the bottoms, along with some minor handling marks. The cartouche is crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3052 Civil War Martially Marked Remington New Model 1858 Army Percussion Revolver Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 One of the most widely used handguns of the Civil War, the Remington New Model Army was the primary revolver issued to Union Cavalry after the fire at the Colt's factory in 1863. The New Model Army was manufactured from 1863 to 1873 with a total production of approximately 132,000 and represented the last of Remington's 44 caliber percussion revolvers. The revolver has an 8-inch barrel and blued finish, casehardened hammer, fire blued trigger and brass trigger guard. The top barrel flat is marked: "PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/ E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION NEW YORK. U.S. A./ NEW-MODEL". The serial number "934717" is located on the bottom barrel flat and on the left side of the frame under the grip. Small single letter inspection marks are stamped on most components. Fitted with smooth walnut grips with a clear boxed "OWA" cartouche on the lower left side. BBL: 8 inch octagonal Stock: Gauge: 44 Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 106489 Condition: Fine. The barrel retains 40% original blue finish with a smooth mottled brown patina on the balance. The cylinder retains 60% original blue finish with an area of smooth gray and brown patina. The frame retains 70% original blue finish with a number of dings on the lower front and a smooth brown patina on the grip straps. The trigger guard has been polished at some time and the brass remains fairly bright. The hammer retains 50% original case colors with a smooth mottled gray on the balance. The grips are good with a number of small dents on the bottoms, a repaired crack on the rear, lower left panel and a few minor chips along the bottom edges. The markings are clear. The action is fine.
Thumbnail 3053 Whitney Navy Model Percussion Revolver Start Price: 225.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Pin and groove sights, with New Haven address on the top barrel flat marked "E. WHITNEY / N. HAVEN". Matching numbers on the loading lever, barrel and cylinder pin. Fitted with a ball detent lever latch, swiveling cylinder pin retainer, brass trigger guard and smooth 2-piece grips. BBL: 7 1/2 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 36 Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 4772 Condition: Poor, with a mixed brown patina and scattered pitting. There are file marks on right lower frame with artificial brown applied to cover up. Grips are good, with mild chips and dents. Half cock notch needs adjustment, otherwise mechanically fair.
Thumbnail 3054 Civil War Starr Arms Model 1863 Cartridge Conversion Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,200.00 Manufactured between 1863 and 1865 and later converted to metallic cartridge. Approximately 32,000 were made and approximately 25,000 purchased under U.S. contract. Dovetail blade front sight and hammer groove rear sight. Standard "STARR. ARMS. CO. NEW. YORK." address on left side of frame and "STARR'S PATENT JAN. 15, 1856" on the right. Serial numbers match on the front of the barrel lug and partial number "389" in the hammer cutout on the frame, and the cylinder is marked "233". There is an "M" inspection mark on the left rear of the barrel. Fitted with one-piece varnished walnut grips absent of any visible cartouches. BBL: 8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 CF Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 38998 Condition: Fair. The metal surfaces have a smooth mottled gray patina with some scattered minor scratches. The grip is about good with several minor chips on the toe, a few dents on the bottom and a few overall scattered minor dings and scratches. The action needs work, the hammer doesn't always cock properly. The markings are clear.
Thumbnail 3055 U.S. Remington Model 1871 Single Shot Rolling Block Army Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Produced circa 1872 - 1888. Blade and notch sights, with the left side of the frame marked "P" and "S", along with the 2 line address and patent markings. Smooth forearm and pistol grip, with a "CRS" cartouche on the left side. BBL: 8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 50 CF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fine. The barrel retains streaks of original blue (40%) finish with an area of faded blue under the forearm, balance is a mottled brown-gray patina with some vice marks. The frame, hammer, and breechblock retain 90% original case colors. There is some very scattered mild spotting. The wood is fine with some minor handling marks. The grips have a series of dents on the bottom and a gouge on the left side. The cartouche is clear and crisp.
Thumbnail 3056 Smith & Wesson Civil War Range Model Number 2 Old Model Revolver with 5 Inch Barrel Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Manufactured between 1861 and 1874. Smith & Wesson manufactured approximately 77, 000 of these revolvers. It was quite a popular personal sidearm with many officers and enlisted men during the Civil War. Standard one line Springfield rib address, cylinder patent dates and serial number on the butt. Silver blade front sight and fitted with smooth rosewood grips. Complete with a black leather military style flap holster. BBL: 5 inch solid rib (Scarce) Stock: Gauge: 32 RF Finish: blue Grips: rosewood Serial Number: 9473 Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have a smooth mottled gray patina with a few minor dings on the right side of the frame. The grips are very good with much of an old revarnish remaining, some mild lower edge wear and a few overall scattered minor dents and dings. The markings are readable. The barrel hinge is tight and the action is very good. The holster is good with overall minor flex cracking and some absent stitching on the flap.
Thumbnail 3057 Framed Post Civil War C.S.A. Guidon Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 3,000.00 Constructed of red, white and blue cloth. The red portion is marked "C*S*A*" over a white sewn on five point star marked "N*C" over crossed sabers. The blue and white portions are marked with 15 battle locations, (see image). It measures approximately 25 inches tall and 27 inches wide at the farthest point. Framed in a large gold painted wood and plaster frame which measures 34 1/2 inches x 39 1/2 inches. The frame is paper backed with wire hanger. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: The flag is about good with exception of tattered ends, numerous holes and some stains. The red and blue have faded considerably. The frame is fair with several areas where the plaster has broken off, some paint is flaking and there is a crude repair on one of the corners. Whatever the history, writer believes it to be an extremely nice piece of Americana!
Thumbnail 3058 Eagle Head Pommel Infantry Officer's Saber with Scabbard Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Curved single fuller blade, measuring 28 1/2 inch long, with niter blue panels on either side, 13 3/4 inch long, with gold accented floral engraving, and "Warranted" on the right ricasso. Silver finished brass hilt, with upturned rear quillion, eagle head pommel and a ribbed bone grip. With a brown leather scabbard featuring silver finished throat, suspension band and tip. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very Good, with scattered spotting and handling marks on the blade, and rust near the guard. The panels are very good, with strong finish. Over 70% of the original silver remains on the guard, with a tiny amount of chipping on the grip. Sheath is fair, with some cracking and tearing of the leather.
Thumbnail 3059 Lot of Two Swords Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,700.00 1) Constable sword, 24 inch unmarked blade with single fullers and 7 inch false edge. Brass guard, with a spring loaded retention clip and twist-pattern sharkskin grip with brass fitted leather scabbard. 2) Eagle pommel officer's sabre, 30 1/2 inch blade, curved, single fuller, with 13 inch panels of niter blue with gold accented floral and martial engraving on each side, and the merchant marking "Sold by C&TD. Wolfe New York" on the flat spine. Silver finished brass guard, with eagle head pommel and ribbed bone grip. With gold washed brass fittings on the leather sheath. Marked "Brady's./43.Dame St./DUBLIN" on the throat. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Good, with a small amount of pitting on the blade, a few dings, mixed patina on the brass, and mild wear on the leather and grip wrap. 2) Good, with some mild pitting and dings on the blade, 30% of the bright niter blue, and dark traces of the silver on the guard. Some light chips are visible on the grips. Sheath is fair.
Thumbnail 3060 Two American Sabers with Sheaths Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,400.00 1) Reproduction U.S. Ames Model 1840 Light Artillery Saber, with a 32" inch curved single fuller blade with flout spine, showing an Ames scroll on the left ricasso and "U.S./ J.T/ 1863" on the reverse. Brass guard, with helmet pommel and wire wrapped leather grip. With scabbard. 2) U.S. Ames Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber. 34 1/2" single fuller blade, with "U.S./ J.F" stamped on the right ricasso, and the Ames scroll on the reverse. Brass 2-branch guard with "JT" on the reverse of the knuckle bow, helmet pommel, and brass wire and leather grip. With a steel scabbard, stamped "J.C.W." on the drag. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: 1) Very good, with some light wear on the blade and grip, a mixed aged patina on the brass, and spotting and dings on the sheath. 2) Fine, with a bright appearance to the blade, showing some mild pitting and handling marks. A dark, well aged patina is present on the brass, with light wear on the leather. The scabbard is very good, with a dark patina and dents.
Thumbnail 3061 Two Sabers with Scabbards Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 1) U.S. Ames Model 1860 Cavalry Sabre, 35" double fuller blade, with "US/ GWC/ 1864" on the right ricasso and the Ames scroll on the reverse. Brass 2-branch guard, with a wire wrapped leather grip and "G.K.C." stamped on the helmet pommel. With a steel scabbard, unmarked. 2) 1840 pattern mounted artillery sabre, 31 3/4" single fuller blade, with "1841" on the left ricasso and "US" on the reverse. Brass guard, with "394" ahead of the blade, "58" on the left side, leather grip and "129" on the pommel. With a steel scabbard, marked "A.3D.K." on the drag. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Good, with a small amount of pitting on the blade, mild spotting and scattered handling marks overall. The leather is cracking, and the brass shows a mixed patina. 2) Good, with dings and mild wear on the blade. The wire is absent from the grip, and dents are present on the guard and scabbard.
Thumbnail 3062 Two 1860 Light Cavalry Sabers with Scabbards Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 1) US Ames Model 1860 cavalry sabre, 35" double fuller blade with faint ricasso markings, brass 2-branch guard, leather and wire grip, gold wire sword knot, and an unmarked scabbard. 2) 1860 pattern sabre, 34 3/4" unmarked blade, brass guard, leather and wire grip, and unmarked scabbard. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Fair. Heavy pitting is present on the ricasso, with the leather throat pad mostly absent, scattered lighter pitting, and mild handling marks. 2) Good, with a mixed dark patina, scattered handling marks, scuffing of the leather, and denting of the scabbard.
Thumbnail 3063 Two U.S. Infantry Bugles Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 700.00 - 1,000.00 1) Bugle measures 19 3/4" long with a 5 7/8" diameter bell, single loop, cord rings inside the front and rear bends. Is unmarked. 2) Bugle measures 16 1/2" long in length with a 4 3/4" diameter bell, double loop, cord rings inside the front and rear bends with cord. Is unmarked. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Very fine, with an untouched aged brass patina and some minor dings mostly on the loop. Overall the bell retains its original shape. 2) Good, with an untouched aged brass patina and some scattered minor dents. The bell is crinkled.
Thumbnail 3064 U.S. Springfield Model 1847 Percussion Cavalry Musketoon Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 The chief shoulder arm of frontier Dragoon and Cavalry regiments until the adoption of the Sharps Carbine, the 1847 Musketoons were issued to volunteer units during the Civil War, and are a key piece for any collection of U.S. Cavalry arms and equipment. Dated 1853 on the lock and tang, with a blade sight on the front barrel band and a swiveling retainer chain for the iron ramrod. A 9 1/2" long saddle ring bar runs from the reverse plate to the second barrel band. Smooth stock, with "U.S." marked brass buttplate and "NH" on the left buttstock. BBL: 26 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 69 bore Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good, with a mixed brown and gray patina overall, lighter in the protected areas and bright under the barrel band. Some mild spotting present on the barrel. Stock is refinished, with a few dark spots, mild chipping and scattered dents.
Thumbnail 3065 U.S. Smith's Patent Civil War Breech loading Carbine Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,900.00 Produced circa 1861-1865. Replacement blade front and fixed notch rear sights, with the distinctive spring latch on the top flat, brass lifter inside the trigger guard, and the American Machine Works, Smith's Patent and Poultney & Trimble markings on the left side of the frame around the saddle ring bar (ring absent). Smooth stock, with a single barrel band, "LJG" and "JH" cartouches on the left side of the wrist, and a smooth metal buttplate. BBL: 21 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 50 Finish: blue/ casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 4068 Condition: Fine, with 40% of the original blue finish, mixed with a brown patina and showing mild handling marks overall. A lighter, irregular brown patina is visible on the barrel band. The frame has nearly half of the case color, with the balance turned a mixed gray patina. A varnish protective coat is applied overall. 90% plus of the bright blue is present on the trigger guard. Stock is fine, with dings and dents, along with a few small chips. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3066 Starr Arms Civil War Breech Loading Percussion Carbine Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 This is an example of one of approximately 20,600 percussion carbines produced by Starr Arms Company of Yonkers, New York circa 1862 to 1865. This carbine is a 54 caliber percussion, single shot with a falling block breech mechanism. The lock is marked "STARR ARMS CO. / YONKERS, N.Y." and the upper tang is marked "STARRS PATENT / SEPT. 14TH 1858" directly behind the hammer. The top of the barrel in front of the rear sight is marked "STARR ARMS CO YONKERS N.Y.", with the serial number appearing on the bottom of the barrel under the forearm and right side of the locking block. The serial number is preceded by a star and the bottom breech end of the barrel is marked with a "P", with a star on the bottom of the frame at the breech. The left side of the barrel at the breech is marked "LAB" and the left side of the rear sight base is marked with the letter "F". Fixed front and two leaf rear sights, saddle ring and staple mounted on the left rear of receiver, brass single barrel band marked with a "U" and "F" , "S" on the rear of the lower tang and the buttplate tang with an "B". Blue barrel and lower tang, with casehardened finish on the remaining parts, saddle ring and staple on the left side of the receiver and mounted with a smooth forearm, with a small "B" on the left rear and straight grip stock with two faint boxed cartouches. In government tests of the Starr carbine, it rated higher than the better known Sharps carbines. The Starr carbine was issued primarily to Union cavalry troops in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and New York. BBL: 21 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 54 percussion Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 5884 Condition: Good as partially refinished (stock and forearm). The metal surfaces have a smooth dark brown patina with areas of silver gray and minor pitting on the receiver. Markings on metal are legible. The wood has had a heavy coat of varnish applied some time ago and remains very good with overall scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. As noted above, the cartouches are faint. The markings are clear. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3067 U.S. Civil War Burnside 5th Model Breech loading Carbine Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 Produced circa 1863-1865. Blade front and two leaf folding rear sights, with "CAST STEEL 1864" on top of the barrel, and the top of the frame is marked: "BURNSIDE PATENT/ MARCH 15TH 1856." The lock plate is marked: "BURNSIDE RIFLE Co./ PROVIDENCE- R.I.". Smooth stock, with hand scratched markings on the left side. BBL: 21 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 54 Finish: blue/ casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 22877 Condition: Good, showing a mixed brown patina overall, with scattered spotting and handling marks. The stock is fair, with chipping on the forearm and wrist, scattered dents, and scratches. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3068 Sharps New Model 1859 Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,200.00 This is an example of one of the percussion Civil War carbines converted during the Indian Wars that was to fire the .50-70 center fire cartridge. This carbine has the re-lined three groove barrel. These carbines were refurbished by Sharps during the conversion process and if needed the stocks were replaced with ones not having a patch box, which is the case with this example. The barrels were blued with casehardened barrel band, receiver, lever, hammer, and buttplate. The sling bar and ring were finished bright. The carbine has a brass front sight blade and folding, adjustable leaf rear sight with unmarked base and graduated to 800 yards, and the percussion Lawrence pellet priming system. The barrel is absent of the standard marking and "1870" has been stamped between the breech and the rear sight. The receiver and lock have the standard Sharps and Lawrence patent markings. Mounted with a smooth oil finished black walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a iron carbine buttplate.The Sharps .50-70 metallic conversion carbines were widely issued to the U.S. Cavalry, including the 10th and 7th Cavalry regiments, on the frontier after the Civil War and remained in service until they were replaced by the .45-70 Springfield Carbine. BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 50-70 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 34591 Condition: Refinished and restamped (see above) with the metal surfaces having an artificial gray and brown mottled patina and scattered minor pitting, heavier on the saddle ring bar and base. The wood is also lightly sanded and refinished with some overall scattered minor dings and scratches. The markings are readable with some portions faint. The action is very good.
Thumbnail 3069 Very Rare Belgian Spencer Carbine Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 3,000.00 The Spencer Repeating rifles and carbines were popular with French Troops during 1870-71 Franco-Prussian War. When Spencer stopped making firearms in 1868 and these repeaters were a combination of left over stock and U.S. government surplus that was purchased at auction. Shipping records show that thousands of Spencer firearms and millions of rounds of ammunition were shipped to Europe. The Spencer was so popular that the private manufacturer Falisse & Trappman of Liege, Belgium manufactured copies in 1873. The company produced less than 1,000 carbines in 1873 and very few a known to have made it back to the U.S. It is unknown whether the carbines were produced for military use or private sales. This is one such Belgium made copy and features a fixed front and folding ladder rear sights, saddle ring and bar on the left side of the stock wrist and is mounted with a smooth forearm secured by a single barrel band and straight grip stock with a sling swivel. The left rear side of the barrel is marked with Liege proof and the left side of the receiver is marked with a "crown/circled A" proofmark, the saddle ring bar plate with a "crown/circled "B" and the right side of the stock with a "crown/circled "I". The top of the receiver is marked "UNION ARMORIERE BELGE / LIEGE". The left side of the upper and lower breech block are correctly marked with the matching serial number, (receivers on these Belgium copies were not numbered). The right side of the stock is stamped with the makers double circle mark "FALISSE & TRAPPMAN / LIEGE" and "1873" in the center. The forearm directly ahead of the receiver is stamped "121" and the barrel band is marked "2272". BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 50 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 2272 Condition: Very good. The barrel has a smooth brownish gray patina with a small area of minor pitting ahead of the forearm on the right side. The receiver and lever have a smooth dark patina with some minor spotting on the lever, and the lock and hammer have a smooth mottled gray patina. There is some minor pitting on the outer edge of the buttplate. The wood is fair with numerous minor gouges and dents. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent. A solid example of a seldom encountered Belgium Spencer carbine.
Thumbnail 3070 Historic Civil War Era Tower Percussion Carbine with Post-Civil War Dedication Stock Marking Start Price: 2,500.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 The lock is marked with the crown behind the hammer and "1863 / TOWER" ahead of the hammer. The left rear of the barrel is marked with four British proofmarks and the number "25" twice, upside-down. The top of the stock wrist is stamped with 15 stars scattered around "FRANK - FISHER / BATTLEBORO / VERMONT / 1881". The right rear of the stock has a Birmingham Small Arms Trade cartouche and the left flat is marked "H.O". The comb of the stock directly ahead of the tang is marked with two Confederate "anchor/S" marks. These marks were most commonly found on the mid to late 1863 and 1864 dated Tower locks. These guns were imported during the Civil War and ran through the blockade to the South. Blade front a two folding, one fixed leaf rear sight, brass trigger guard, saddle ring bar on the left stock flat, ring absent, steel large button head ramrod mounted on a steel swivel at the muzzle and mounted with a full walnut stock. BBL: 21 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 58 percussion Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: nsn Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have a dark brown mottled patina with some scattered minor spotting and moderate flash pitting on the breech end of the barrel. The trigger guard has a very dark untouched natural aged patina. The stock is good with a few small minor gouges and overall minor dents, dings and scratches associated with a gun of this age. The stock flats remain sharp. The stock and metal markings are clear. The action is very good.
Thumbnail 3071 Providence Tool Company Peabody Single Shot Breech Loading Rifle with Canadian Contract Marking Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 Fitted with a front sight that doubles as a bayonet lug and an adjustable rear notch sight. Left side of the receiver is marked with the five line patent/address marking, with "E" on the breechblock and "K" on the hammer. Smooth straight grip stock with two barrel bands and "E" marked buttplate. The left side of the wrist is stamped with a "DWM inspector mark indicating that this rifle was part of a 3000 rifle Canadian contract circa 1866. (Note: Historically Canadian contract rifles are seen with a full stock fastened by three barrel bands to a 36 inch barrel in 50-60 rimfire caliber. Further research may produce interesting results in understanding the discrepancies between this rifle and the historically recorded Canadian contract rifle.) BBL: 33 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 43 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: nsn Condition: Fine. The barrel retains 50% original blue finish with minor spotting overall. The receiver, breechblock, hammer, and lever retain over 40% original case colors with some minor spotting. The buttplate has deep pitting. There is a minor crack along the grain on the right side of the buttstock near the buttplate, otherwise the stock is excellent with some very scattered minor handling marks and a shallow chip missing near the lock plate. The cartouche is clear and crisp. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3072 U.S. Robinson Contract Model 1861 Rifle-Musket Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 This is an example of a U.S. Model 1861 Rifle-Musket (from the contract for 30,000 muskets) manufactured by E. Robinson of New York City. The lock plate is marked with the earlier Robinson marking that consists of the date "1863" at the rear of the lock and "U.S." directly ahead of the hammer and "E.ROBINSON / NEW YORK" under the bolster. The top barrel flat is dated "1864" and the left rear is marked with the "V / P / eagle head" proofs. The bolster has an eagle motif. Correctly "U" marked barrel bands and the buttplate tang is marked "US". The rifle has the standard 'National Armory Bright' finish, blade front sight, folding leaf rear sight, sling swivel mounted on the front of the trigger guard and on the middle barrel band, tulip head steel ramrod and mounted with a full oil-finished black walnut stock with steel end cap and buttplate. The Model 1861 was the standard musket of the federal infantry during the Civil War. BBL: 40 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 58 percussion Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fair. The polished metal has a smooth brown and gray on the barrel and trigger guard, with some minor pitting on the trigger guard tang. The lock plate marking is dished out above U.S. with the maker markings appearing recut. The buttplate is bright, the lock silver gray with a small amount of minor pitting and the hammer has a mottled grayish brown patina. The stock is good with a few small gouges, several moderate dents on the left side of the forearm, and overall scattered minor dents, dings and scratches. The markings remain clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3073 Fine U.S. Colt Model 1873 'Artillery' Model Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 7,500.00 - 9,500.00 Originally produced in 1876, this was one of the Model 1873 Cavalry Single Action Army revolvers that was Colt / Arsenal refurbished to produce the Artillery Model revolvers. Performed as a comprehensive overhaul of the Army's Colt revolvers, the idea was to produce as many functional revolvers as possible, often combining parts from multiple source handguns, perform a full refurbish, and typically take the barrels in from the Cavalry standard 7 1/2 inches to the Artillery style 5 1/2 inches. Used as a supplemental arm for the 38 Double Action revolvers, the Artillery became highly popular with soldiers involved with the Philippine Insurrection, who found the knockdown power of the 45 Colt cartridge outclassed that of the 38. Fixed sights, with the one line 'elongated block' Hartford address, "D.F.C." Clark inspection stamp, and "5933" on the barrel. Black powder frame, with "L.D." (Lewis Draper) inspection mark, two line/ two date patent markings next to the "U.S." property stamp, "H" in the hammer cut and "991" on the loading gate. Faint "D.F.C." and "P" stamps on the cylinder, with no visible number. The trigger guard is numbered "11070" and the back strap "1717", with a "P" stamped on the underside of the grip and a faint cartouche (possibly "APC") on the left side. BBL: 5 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: blue/ casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 31521 Condition: Very fine, with 60% of the arsenal blue finish, with areas of gray patina, bright wear along the high edges, and scattered handling marks. Mild pitting is visible on the hammer. Frame is very fine, with 70% of the bright original factory case colors visible, with silvering on the remainder. Grips are very good, with minor chips at the toes, pressure dents and scratches. Half cock notch needs rebuilt, otherwise mechanically very good. A solid U.S. Colt Model 1873 'Artillery' Revolver in very fine condition.
Thumbnail 3074 U.S. Cavalry Colt Single Action Army with 1895 New York State Issue History Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 8,500.00 This is an example of a U.S. Colt Model 1873 Cavalry Revolver manufactured in 1875, and subsequently refurbished by Colt in 1895 for issue to the New York State Militia. The serial number "17282" is listed twice on page 43 of "CAVALRY & ARTILLERY REVOLVERS" by Kopec and Fenn as one of the approximately 840 Model 1873 Cavalry Revolvers issued to the New York State Militia. The serial number is listed as one of 54 Issued to the N.Y. Militia within the 1875 Sub-inspected Series and one of 11 listed as having "C&J" Sub-inspectors marks. The revolver appears to have had the standard Colt military blue finish on the barrel, ejector housing, cylinder and trigger guard with casehardened frame and hammer. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address flanked by a "+" and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, two patent dates followed by "U.S.". The bottom of the barrel is marked with the letter "P" and "A" (the latter for Ainsworth), "P" and "C", (A.P. Casey) are marked on the cylinder, "C" in the hammer slot above the firing pin hole and on top of the back strap. The letter "J" is marked on the trigger guard below the serial number. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, back strap and cylinder, the bottom of the replaced mismatched barrel (under the ejector housing) is marked "9593". The loading gate is marked with the assembly number "285". The ejector rod head is the early round pattern, standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, and fitted with a smooth one piece walnut grip. The right side is stamped "ST G / 28" and crudely marked "NY", and the bottom right side is stamped "R.A.C.". Author John Kopec states on page 129 of CAVALRY & ARTILLERY REVOLVERS that many New York Militia Colt Model 1873 Revolvers are fitted with lanyard swivels, however this particular revolver is not fitted with a lanyard. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 17282 Condition: Very good and partially restored (cylinder and back strap number restamped). The barrel retains 20% scattered blue finish on the barrel with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The cylinder and back strap have a smooth gray patina and there is strong blue finish in protected areas of the trigger guard with a smooth gray patina on the balance. There are several minor dings on the cylinder. The hammer retains most of the vivid case colors. The frame retains strong case colors in protected areas with a smooth mottled gray patina on the balance, with a small amount of very minor pitting around the renumbered cylinder. The slightly undersize grip is good with some wear on the lower edges and a few scattered minor dents and dings. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3075 U.S. Colt Model 1873 Henry Nettleton Inspected U.S. Cavalry Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 5,500.00Estimate: 3,750.00 - 6,500.00 This is an example of a U.S. Colt Model 1873 Cavalry Single Action Revolver that was manufactured in 1878. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address and the left side of the frame is marked with the three line, three patent dates followed by "US". The bottom of the barrel ahead of the cylinder pin is marked "P" and "H.N." for the U.S. Principle Sub-Inspector Henry Nettleton. The "P" inspection mark is also on the cylinder and "H.N." is also marked on the cylinder, left side of the hammer, on the bottom of the frame above the serial number, on the trigger guard below the serial number, top of the back strap and on the bottom right side of the grip. The full matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap, with the partial number "8126" on the cylinder and bottom of the barrel under the ejector housing. The rear of the frame above the firing pin hole is marked with an "S". The revolver has the early donut ejector rod head, early Type I hammer with ten line bordered knurling, standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, the frame and hammer were casehardened, the trigger niter blue, and blue on the remaining parts. Fitted with a smooth oil finished one piece walnut grip with very faint oval cartouche on both sides and "1878" on the left side. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 48126 Condition: Good. The once cleaned metal surfaces have a mottled gray patina overall. Some scattered minor pitting remains under the patina. The front sight and right side of muzzle has minor pitting on the right side, but the writer views that as a positive in that it shows that it is original. The grip is also good with some moderate lower edge wear, several dents on the bottom and overall scattered minor dents, dings and scratches. The serial number on the butt has faded, but is readable, the remaining markings are clear. The action is very good.
Thumbnail 3076 U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 5,000.00 From 1895 to 1903 a number of "US" marked Single Action Army revolvers, like this one, were returned to either the Colt factory or Springfield Armory where they were modified (to 5 1/2 inch barrel length), dismantled and refinished, often with little regard to which gun the refinished parts came from, resulting in a mix of serial numbers and markings. (Writer believes this revolver to be a Springfield Armory rework). This revolver has a 5 1/2 inch barrel, casehardened frame and blue cylinder, grip frame and barrel. The serial numbers are mixed on these altered models and they were remarked by inspectors of the era. This revolver is serially numbered "115025" on the frame, "1581" on the trigger guard, "115951 / G" on the back strap and "7716" on the cylinder. It bears the standard one line address on top of the barrel, "P" and "D.F.C." marked on the bottom of the barrel and the three line, three patent date marking on the left side of the frame followed by "U.S.". "D.F.C. is also stamped on the bottom of the frame above the serial number. The loading gate is numbered "2434". It has the standard blade front and frame notch rear sights and is fitted with the correct, finely fitted smooth one piece walnut grips absent of any cartouche or inspector markings. BBL: 5 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 115025 Condition: Fine. The revolver retains 50% blue finish mixed with a smooth brown patina. The frame has a smooth mottled gray patina. The hammer shows some faded case colors mixed with smooth brownish patina. The grip is very good with a small chip on each heel, a small gouge on the right heel, some chipping on the lower edges, several dings on the bottom and a few minor dents overall. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3077 Native American Dag Style Trade Knife Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,400.00 Typically produced for trade with the American Indians, dag knives were very popular with their target audience, with their steel blades and simple but rugged construction having many advantages over stone, bone and other materials. Overall length is 12 7/8 inches with the double edged leaf shaped blade measuring 6 3/4 inches long and 2 1/4 inches wide at the base. Full tang construction, with a "vase" shape to the grip section, a rounded back end to the blade section and a round pommel. Smooth two-piece wood grips shaped to match the tang, with brass pins securing the grips in place, and bronze tack decoration running along the edges. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good, showing a mixed brown and gray patina on the metal, and a few light dings along the edge. Grips are good, with a few small chips and dents, and a single tack absent from one side.
Thumbnail 3078 Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 According to the included factory letter, this revolver was shipped to Norvell Shapleigh Hardware Company of St. Louis on 28 June 1910, as part of a 5 gun order. Except for the "Not Listed" grips, the features are confirmed by this letter. Fixed sights, with the two line Hartford address and "38 W.C.F." on the barrel. Two line/ three date patents and circled Rampant Colt on the side of the frame, an inverted "3" above the firing pin hole and "380" assembly number. Matching numbers on the frame and grip straps. Checkered grips, with Rampant Colt logos at the tops. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 WCF Finish: blue/ casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 313765 Condition: Good, with traces of the original finish in the protected areas, showing a mixed gray patina overall with scattered pitting and handling marks. The caliber marking appears double stamped (factory error). Grips are good, slightly undersized with extensive smoothing. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3079 Custom Engraved Gold Inlaid Postwar Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Carved Ivory Grips Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 8,000.00 Manufactured in 1970. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 357 MAGNUM" on the left side and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. Matching serial number on the bottom of the frame and under the grip. The top portion of the barrel, cylinder flats, frame, top strap and hammer sides are engraved with a floral scroll designs with a punch dot background. The front portion of the frame ahead of the cylinder has a floral design, the top of the ejector housing has floral scroll and geometric designs, the rear portion of the cylinder has a shell design and the back strap has geometric designs. Each rear side of the frame has a gold inlaid relief lion. There is a wide gold inlaid band around the muzzle. The front sight sides have a paneled matte engraving. Matching serial number on the bottom of the barrel and on the left side of the grip straps under the grips. Matching assembly number "734" on the back of the frame and on the loading gate. All blue finish and fitted with two piece checkered Rampant Colt/American eagle relief carved ivory grips. The grips are each marked with the number "5" and "Bells'" on the inside. BBL: 5 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 357 magnum Finish: blue Grips: ivory Serial Number: 53715SA Condition: Custom embellished with 99% plus custom full blue finish remaining, showing light handling marks overall. There are a couple of real small holes where the engraving has come through. The grips are very fine showing some hairline cracks on the bottoms and streaks of attractive patina. Crisp markings and engraving. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3080 Documented Factory Engraved Silver Plated Blackpowder Colt Single Action Revolver with Carved Indian Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 10,000.00 Manufactured in 1887. The revolver features factory letter floral scroll engraving on the barrel sides, frame and alternating on the cylinder flats with sunbursts. The top of the ejector housing and the top strap have a zigzag and dot design, a shell design on top of the back strap and a sunburst on the loading gate. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address with a scallop and dot border, the left side of the frame is marked with the three line three patent dates and the left upper front of the trigger guard is marked "45 CAL". The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, all silver finished and fitted with a one piece ivory grip with relief carved Indian head on the left side. The accompanying Colt letter verifies the serial "123802" as a 45 caliber, 5 1/2" barrel, silver finish, grips "Not Listed", factory engraved and that it was shipped as 1 to W.E. Howlett, address unknown on September 17, 1887. BBL: 5 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: silver Grips: ivory Serial Number: 123802 Condition: Period replated. The revolver retains 97% silver finish with most of the finish taking on a frosted appearance. There is some flaking on the upper edges of the trigger guard and some minor oxidation on the left side of frame and back strap. The grips are excellent and have taken on a very pleasant patina. Some of the engraving and markings are faded, otherwise all visible. There is some slight play in the cylinder, otherwise the action is fine. A very colorful old west Factory Engraved Colt Single Action Revolver!
Thumbnail 3081 First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 3,750.00 Produced in 1907. Blade and notch sights with the one line Hartford address and "38 W.C.F." on the barrel. Two line/ three date patents and circled Rampant Colt on the side of the frame, "5" above the firing pin hole and "4721" on the loading gate. Matching numbers on the frame and grip straps. Checkered grips, with Rampant Colt logos at the tops. BBL: 5 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 WCF Finish: blue/ casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 293210 Condition: Fine, with 50% of the original blue, with patches of gray patina on the barrel and ejector housing, a mixed brown and gray on the grip straps and cylinder, and mild spotting and edge wear overall. A bright gray is visible on the loading gate and recoil shield, with the receiver turning a mixed brown and showing 30% original color, mostly in the low protected areas. Grips are very fine, with mild pressure dents and one more sunfaded than the other . Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3082 First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 850.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,700.00 - 2,500.00 Made in 1908. Blade and notch sights, with the one line address and caliber markings on the barrel, two line, three date patent markings on the left side of the frame near the circled Rampant Colt, "3" above the firing pin hole and "12" on the loading gate. Matching numbers on the frame and grip straps. Checkered Rampant Colt grips. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: blue/ casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 305741 Condition: Good, with a mixed dull gray patina overall, traces of the original finish, bright edge wear, mild handling marks and scattered pitting. A notch is present on the leading face of each chamber. Grips are fair replacements, with light chipping, pressure dents and smoothing of the logos and checkering. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3083 Prewar Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 4,000.00 Manufactured in 1924. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address, The left side is marked "38 W.C.F." and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, on the right side of the front and back straps under the grip and scratched into the inside of each grip panel. The assemblers number "3" is marked on the left upper front of the trigger guard above the Colt triangle "VP" proofmark. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, casehardened frame and hammer with blue on the remaining parts and fitted with two piece checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top. The accompanying factory letter verifies the serial number, 38/40 caliber, barrel length, blue finish with grips as "Not Listed" and that it was shipped as 1 to Shapleigh Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri on November 1, 1924. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38-40 WCF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 346491 Condition: Fine. The revolver retains 60% plus original blue finish. There is smooth gray patina on the front portion of the left side of the barrel, on the outer edge of the ejector housing and on the high edges of the cylinder. The cylinder has areas thinning to brown and the grip straps have a smooth brownish patina with scattered thin original blue finish. The frame retains 40% original case colors, mainly in the protected areas with a smooth mottled gray and brown patina on the balance. The hammer also shows 40% original faded case colors with a smooth gray on the balance. The grips are very good with a few light pressure dents, a few minor dings and crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3084 First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Made in 1905. Fixed blade and notch sights, with the one line Hartford address and "32 W.C.F." on the barrel, two line/three date patents and Rampant Colt on the frame, "7" in the hammer cutout and "6084" on the loading gate. Matching numbers on the frame and grip straps. Checkered Rampant Colt grips. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 WCF Finish: blue/ casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 268810 Condition: Very good, with 20% original blue finish concentrated in the protected areas with a smooth gray patina on the barrel and grip straps, a mixed brown and gray on the cylinder and scattered light handling marks. Bright original case color is visible on the frame, with silvering on the edges and high points. Grips are fair, with heavy wear and a chip absent from the left panel. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3085 First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 4,000.00 According to the included factory letter, this revolver was part of a 17 gun order shipped on 17 March 1902 W.B. Belknap & Company of Louisville, Kentucky. Excluding the "Not Listed" grips, all features are confirmed. Fixed sights, with the two line Hartford address and "41 COLT." on the barrel and crescent-headed ejector rod. Two line/ three date patent marking on the frame next to the circled Rampant Colt, "565" assembly number, and matching numbers on the trigger guard and rear grip strap. Checkered two piece grips, with Rampant Colt logos at the tops. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 41 Colt Finish: blue/ casehardened Grips: plastic Serial Number: 223475 Condition: Fine, with 40% of the original blue finish, showing a mixed gray and brown patina, bright wear on the edges and under the ejector head, and scattered dents. traces of the original case colors are visible on the frame, strongest in the protected areas, with a mixed gray overall. Grips are very good, with some smoothing and dents on the checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3086 Black Powder Colt Single Action Army 44-40 Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 Manufactured in 1887. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address, the left side of the frame is marked with the three line, three patent dates and the left upper front of the trigger guard is marked "44 CAL". Matching serial number on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights and fitted with two piece checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt/American eagle relief grips. The accompanying factory letter verifies the serial number, 44-40 caliber, 4 3/4" barrel, nickel finish, rubber grips and that it was shipped as 1 of 10 to J.F. Schmelzer & Kansas Sons Kansas City, on February 21, 1887. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44-40 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 110297 Condition: Good. The revolver retains 20% original nickel finish. The majority of the finish remains on the upper and lower protected area of the ejector housing, on the trigger guard, and cylinder. A strong amount of finish remains on the front strap with some on the breech end of the barrel. The balance has a smooth mottled grayish patina with some flash pitting on the frame and cylinder. There are a number of tool marks on each side of the rear of the frame. The grips are fair with heavy wear (more so on the right panel), with areas worn smooth. The markings are readable. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3087 Historical Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Shipped to C.H. Colt, T Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 8,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 10,000.00 Manufactured in 1882, this single Action Army revolver is documented as being shipped to Caldwell H. Colt, the son of Samuel and Elizabeth Colt. The accompanying Colt factory letter verifies serial number 81350 as 45 caliber, barrel length "Not Listed", nickel finish, rubber grips and that it was shipped to C.H.Colt as 1 of 12 on August 22, 1882. The remarks state "Caldwell Hart Colt was the son of Sam and Elizabeth Colt. He was born on November 24, 1858 and died on January 21, 1894 at the age of 35." Caldwell Colt, a Commodore at the New York Yacht Club died in Punta Gorda, Florida while on his winter yachting cruise from malignant tonsillitis caused from smoking. Caldwell had inherited the bulk of Colonel Colt's fortune and came into possession when he attained majority in November of 1879. Under Connecticut law, his inheritance reverted to his mother Elizabeth, which at the time, made her the richest woman in Connecticut. Caldwell had been warned by physicians to quit smoking due to having suffered for years with throat problems. The revolver is absent of any barrel markings, the three line, three patent dates are marked on the left side of the frame and the upper left front of the trigger guard is marked "5 CAL", (the 4 is not visible. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and the back strap. The revolver has the black powder frame, blade front and frame notch rear sights, chrome finish and fitted with checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt/American Eagle relief grips. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Finish: chrome Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 81350 Condition: Replated with 90% chrome finish remaining, showing a large area of flaking on the barrel and ejector rod housing. The cylinder is beginning to "frost" and there is a small amount of minor pitting, as well as a drag line. The grips are very fine with some moderate high point wear, several minor dings and chips on the bottom edges and crisp checkering. The upper loop of the "8" in the totally original serial number on the frame and trigger guard are faded, the balance of the numbers and the frame marking is clearly legible. The action is excellent. In any condition, a historic Colt Single Action Army revolver documented from the factory as being shipped to the companies founder Samuel Colt's son Caldwell Hart Colt.
Thumbnail 3088 First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,900.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 4,000.00 Manufactured in 1929. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, the left side is marked "38 W.C.F." and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. The upper left front of the trigger guard bow is marked with the number "3" over the Colt "VP" triangle proof. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame and on the right side of the grip straps under the grip. Blue finish with casehardened frame, blade front and frame notch rear sights, and fitted with smooth custom non-factory ivory grips. The accompanying factory letter verifies the serial number, 38/40 caliber, barrel length, blue finish, rubber grips with Special Notation "Targeted" and that it was shipped as 1 on order number 17530/1 to Harold Whitmore, address unavailable on November 27, 1929. BBL: 5 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 WCF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: custom ivory Serial Number: 353949 Condition: Very fine as customized. The revolver retains 80% original blue finish with some muzzle wear and thinning on the barrel, thinning on the trigger guard bow and a smooth grayish patina on the grip straps. The trigger guard has been modified by enlarging the slot considerably to accommodate a wider trigger which is now absent with a standard trigger in its place. There are minor scratches around the cylinder, as well as high edge wear and some thinning. The frame retains 90% fading case colors with areas of smooth gray patina. The grips are excellent with hairline age cracks on the bottoms, attractive grain and mellow aged patina. The markings are crisp and clear. The cylinder doesn't lock up properly, otherwise the action functions fine.
Thumbnail 3089 Custom Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 Manufactured in 1881. This revolver has been subsequently custom embellished and finished with a gold ejector assembly, cylinder, hammer and trigger with nickel plating on the balance of the revolver. The breech end sides of the barrel, ejector housing, frame, cylinder flats, back strap and bottom of the trigger guard feature nice floral scroll engraving with a punch dot background. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, the left side of the frame is marked with the three line, three patent dates in a panel, (Rampant Colt absent) and the left upper front of the trigger guard is marked "45 CAL". The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap, with the assembly number "1416" on the loading gate. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, "bulls-eye" ejector rod head and fitted with plastic grips with relief carved scroll designs and matte background. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 LC Finish: nickel/gold Grips: plastic Serial Number: 67142 Condition: Custom embellished with virtually all of the nickel finish remaining and most of the gold finish remaining with loss limited to the trigger. The trigger guard and grip frames are beginning to frost a bit. The oversized custom grips are a bit ill-fitting and remain very fine with a few light handling marks overall and some pale yellowing with age. The markings are clear, the engraving is clear and crisp. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3090 Custom Engraved and Gold Inlaid Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 This is a nice example of a custom engraved, blue finished Colt Single Action Army Revolver with smooth ivory grips featuring Colt medallions at the top. The barrel features a floral scroll and punch dot engraving at the muzzle and breech along with gold inlaid bands. Gold inlaid "Colt's Pat." is featured on top of the barrel at the breech, with the front sight featuring engraved accents. The cylinder has a floral scroll and punch dot engraving on the chambers and a gold inlaid band at the rear. Extensive floral scroll and punch dot engraving on the frame which is accented with gold inlaid scrolls on the sides (like Sears Roebuck Colt SAA by Cuno Helfricht) and a line and dot pattern on the recoil shield. The floral scroll patten extends to the trigger guard and butt, with a fan pattern at the top of the back strap. There is a gold inlaid panel on the back strap. Blue with casehardened frame and hammer, and niter blue trigger and screws. BBL: 7-1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: ivory Serial Number: 53297 Condition: Custom embellished, with virtually all of the respective custom finishes remaining with a few light handling marks. The grips are slightly oversized, otherwise a couple hairline age cracks and some mild scratches. The ivory has an attractive grain pattern on the slightly oversized grips. Mechanically needs minor work as the action is slightly out of time and is missing full cock notch on hammer.
Thumbnail 3091 1917 Production Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 1,300.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 3,250.00 - 4,500.00 According to the included factory letter, this revolver was part of a 5-revolver shipment to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company of Chicago, Illinois on 24 April 1917.(scarce World War I commercial production as most of Colts production was for the U.S. Military) The grips are "Not Listed", otherwise features match. Fixed sights, with the two line address on top of the barrel and "32 W.C.F." on the left. Smokeless powder frame, with the two line, two date patent markings on the left next to the Rampant Colt, "956" assembly number and "7" and "1" in the hammer cut. Fluer-de-lis grips are quality factory reproduction with checkered walnut with diamond patterns around the screws and deep set silver Rampant Colt medallions at the tops. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 WCF Finish: blue/ casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 335884 Condition: Very fine, with 70% plus of the original blue finish, showing a gray patina on the grip straps, cylinder and along the high edges, along with mild handling marks and a small amount of spotting. Pitting is present, concentrated on the right side of the arm. Frame is very good, with 70% of the bright original case colors, concentrated in the protected areas, with a gray and brown patina forming on the remainder. Grips are near mint (see above), with sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3092 Prewar Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Stag Grips and Holster Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Manufactured in 1920. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, the left side is marked "45 COLT" and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame and on the left side of the grip straps under the grip. The matching assembly number is marked on the right side rear of the frame and on the loading lever. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, casehardened frame, with blue on the remaining parts and fitted with two piece replacement stag grips. Complete with an unmarked tooled leather loop holster. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 LC Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: stag Serial Number: 339342 Condition: Fine. The revolver retains 80% plus original blue finish with muzzle wear and some thinning on the barrel, thinning on the outer edge of the ejector housing and some light scratches on the cylinder. The front and back strap have a brown patina with some minor spotting on the back strap. The trigger guard bow is thinning, as well as the area around the trigger. The top of the back strap and remaining trigger guard areas retain the original blue finish. The frame retains 40% original bright case colors mainly in the protected areas with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The period custom replacement stag grips are excellent. The markings remain crisp and clear. The action is out of time, but functions. Needs minor work. The holster is good with some moderate wear and some of the leather is flaking at the top.
Thumbnail 3093 First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,800.00 Made in 1902. Fixed sights, with the one line Hartford address and "45 COLT." on the barrel, two line/ three date patents and Rampant Colt on the left side of the frame, "W" above the firing pin hole, and "638" on the loading gate. Matching numbers on the frame and grip straps. Checkered Rampant Colt grips. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 LC Finish: blue/ casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 236386 Condition: Refinished, showing cold brown touch-ups on the barrel, with traces of original blue in the protected areas, mixed brown and gray on the cylinder and grip straps, dull brown on the remainder and scattered pitting. The left side of the recoil shield is bright, with a mixed gray on the remainder of the frame. Grips are good, with a mended chip on the right toe and smoothed checkering. Half cock notch needs adjustment, otherwise mechanically functional.
Thumbnail 3094 Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 2,250.00 - 3,500.00 Manufactured in 1884. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address, the left side of the frame is marked with the three line, three patent dates and the left upper front of the trigger guard is marked "45 CAL". Matching serial number on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Standard blade front (slightly altered) and frame notch rear sights and fitted with two piece checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top. The accompanying factory letter verifies the serial number, 45 caliber, 4 3/4" barrel, blue finish, rubber grips and that it was shipped as 1 of 50 to Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri on March 18, 1884. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 41 Long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 109400 Condition: Good. The revolver has a smooth mottled brownish gray patina with traces of the original blue finish in protected areas. The front sight has been filed a bit on the upper left side edge. The grips are good moderately worn replacements. Each has a different mis-matched number scratched on the inside and the right panel shows heavy wear, with areas of checkering almost smooth. The trigger is a later production replacement. The left panel has crisp checkering. Overall there are a few minor dings and scratches. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3095 First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 According to the included factory letter, this revolver was among 10 shipped to Simmons Hardware Company of St. Louis, Missouri on 1 October 1899. The grips are "Not Listed", otherwise all features are confirmed by the letter. Fixed sights, with the line address atop the barrel and "41 COLT." on the left, two line, three date patent markings on the left side of the frame near the circled Rampant Colt, "7" above the firing pin hole and "498" assembly number. Matching numbers on the frame and grip straps. Checkered Rampant Colt grips. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 41 Long Colt Finish: blue/ casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 189797 Condition: Fine, with 50% of the original blue finish, showing areas of mixed gray patina, hints of brown patina and mild spotting, and bright edge wear. A few scratches are visible on the left side of the barrel. Over 30% of the original bright case colors are present on the frame, strongest in the protected areas, with a mixed gray pattern overall. Grips are good as repaired, with mild cracks, small chips and light dings. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3096 First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 According to the included factory letter, this revolver was shipped as a single item to Montgomery Ward in Chicago, Illinois on 14 June 1913. The barrel is listed as 7 1/2", with grips "Not Listed", otherwise features match. Fixed sights, with the one line address on top of the barrel and "45 COLT" on the left. Smokeless powder frame, with the two line, two date patent markings on the left next to the Rampant Colt, "786" assembly number and "P" in the hammer cut. Grips are checkered hard rubber, with Rampant Colt imprints at the top. BBL: 5 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: blue/ casehardened Grips: plastic Serial Number: 326975 Condition: Very good with a shorter factory replacement barrel, with 70% of the factory blue finish, showing areas of gray and brown patina, strongest on the grip straps and in bands around the cylinder, bright edge wear and handling marks. Some cleaned light pitting is present on the grip straps, with illegible scratched markings on the butt. A silver color is showing on the frame, with traces of original color in the protected areas. Grips are good replacement, slightly oversized, with sharp checkering. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3097 Rare Pacific Express Co Marked Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,250.00 Manufactured in 1903. The top of the barrel has the two line Hartford address and left side of barrel is marked "COLT. D.A. 38". The left side of the frame has the number "0142" stamped over the three line patent date marking next to a circled Rampant Colt. The back strap has the Pacific Express Co. marking: "PAC. EX. CO. 149049". Matching serial number (has been punched) on barrel, trigger guard, and back strap. Fitted with checkered Rampant Colt emboss hard rubber grips. The Pacific Express Co. operated as a regional private mail company mainly west of the Mississippi until 1911 with Wells Fargo & Co. acquired its routes. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 LC Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 144232 Condition: Very good. The revolver has a smooth brown patina with traces of original blue finish in the protected areas and heavier amounts of blue on the trigger guard. The grips are fair. The left panel has some high edge wear and a few minor handling marks. The right panel has heavily worn checkering with numerous minor handling marks near the bottom. Action needs work as the hammer does not also release when action is cycled.
Thumbnail 3098 Wells Fargo Marked Colt Double Action 38 Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Manufactured in 1904. The top of the barrel is marked with the short three line address ending with the 1895 patent date and the left rear of the frame is marked with the circled Rampant Colt. The butt is marked "W.F. & Co. A. 19". The matching assembly number is marked on the frame, crane and cylinder release. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights and fitted with replacement checkered hard rubber grips with the stylized "C" around the screw and "COLT" in an oval at the top. Colt Factory Letter dated March 17, 1993 states: 38/c, 4 1/2 inch barrel, blue, factory engraved "Wells Fargo A19 on butt", shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co of Chicago, IL. For: Wells Fargo on March 12, 1904. BBL: 4-1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 228707 Condition: Good. The revolver retains 10% original blue finish concentrated mainly in protected areas, with a smooth mottled brown patina on the balance. There are a few scattered minor dings. The grips are also good with a small chip on the left toe, a few scattered minor dings, and crisp checkering. With the exception of the third line of the barrel address, which is fading, the markings are clear. The action is fine.
Thumbnail 3099 Wells Fargo Marked Strongbox and Colt Marked Padlock Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 500.00 - 750.00 This original Wells Fargo wooden crate measures approximately 20 inches across, 10 inches high and 12 inches deep. There is an iron band around the edge of the lid, iron corner protectors on the bottom, iron hinges and reinforcing straps. The crate is painted green with stenciled "WELLS FARGO / & CO" on the front. On each side is the remnant of a sticker, one from the Railway Express Agency. There were leather carrying straps on each side. The padlock is a vintage iron and rivet constructed Colt padlock with the original key. The front of the lock has a brass plaque marked "COLT / FIREARMS / FACTORY / 51" and there is a brass plate that covers the keyhole. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: The crate is fair with numerous chunks of wood absent from the edges, some pretty good sized exposing the nails. The iron is pitted and the left rear corner protector is loose. There is a large crack across the back of the lid and the bottom, and several other moderate cracks. Most of the green paint remains and the stenciling on the front is clear, (the top line has been redone at some time). Overall the crate remains solid. The reproduction padlock is good with some minor oxidation and a dark aged patina on the brass. We are unsure as to the authenticity, so will offer these items as is.
Thumbnail 3100 Scarce Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with American Express Company Marking Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Manufactured in 1900. American Express purchased about 1,200 of these revolvers. These American Express Company marked revolvers are more scarce than the Wells Fargo marked models and are highly sought after by collectors. The revolver is fitted with a 4 1/2 inch barrel in 38 Colt that has the ejector rod with a "bulls eye" head and the cylinder pin with the knurled cap on the end. The top of the barrel has the two-line address "COLT'S PT. F.A.MFG CO / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." and the left side is marked "COLT D.A. 38". The left side of the frame has the three line, three patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The back strap is engraved in a script letter pattern "Am. Exp. Co. 551". The full matching serial number is located on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap, and the loading gate is stamped with the assembly number "502". It has the standard Colt hard rubber grips on the bird's head grip frame with the circled Rampant Colt at the top. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 117929 Condition: Fine. The revolver retains 30% original blue finish concentrated in the protected areas and sides of the frame. There is smooth mottled brown and gray patina on the balance. The frame has a smooth gray patina. The grips are fair with some smooth wear on the lower portions, the remainder of the checkering is visible as well as the Rampant Colt. The action is out of time and the hammer doesn't hold a cock position. The markings are clear. A solid example of a hard to find American Express Colt Lightning revolver.
Thumbnail 3101 Excellent Inscribed (Gold Plaque) Presentation Rosewood and Carved Ivory Police Baton and Chief's Go Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 6,500.00 According to the included letter from C.R. Reichert, both of these items were the property of his father J.R. Reichert, who joined the St. Petersburg Police Department in January of 1927, and by January of 1945 had risen through the ranks of the Department to become Chief of Police. In the 1950s, Reichert was presented with the baton, and would be presented the badge by the City in October, 1958, upon his retirement. Additional biographical information on Chief Reichert is supplied in the letter. 1) 10k gold Retirement Badge, 13/4" long with blue enamel accents, with the S.H. Reese (New York) makers mark on the back, along with the inscription "J.R. REICHERT/ 1-18-27/ 10-1-58". 2) Presentation baton, 22" overall length, with rosewood construction of the main body, and leaf carved ivory sections at the tip, grip, and ball pommel. A white cord knuckle guard is present at the grip, with a golden shield marked "J.R. REICHERT/ CHIEF/ of/ POLICE/ ST. PETERSBURG/ FLA." on the main body. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Excellent, with a few minor handling marks. 2) Excellent, showing some fading and scuffs of the rosewood varnish, and attractive carving and color on the ivory. An attractive set of high quality Law Enforcement presentation items. He obviously was well liked!
Thumbnail 3102 Exceptional Civil War Colt Model 1861 Special Rifle-Musket Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 Colt Model 1861 Special Rifle-Musket manufactured in 1864. Colt manufactured an estimated 75,000 M1861 Special Rifle-Muskets during the Civil War. The modified hammer and bolster and screw-fastened barrel bands were subsequently incorporated on the Springfield M1863 Rifle Musket. The barrel, lock, bands, trigger guard and buttplate are 'National Armory Bright'. The two-leaf, folding rear sight is blued and the trigger has a casehardened finish. The stock is oil-finish black walnut. The rifle/musket has a flat lock plate with beveled edges, distinctive hammer with knurled spur, flat face bolster with no provision for a cleanout screw and straight-shank, tulip head, ramrod. The lock plate is dated "1864" behind the hammer and roll-stamped: "U.S./COLT'S PT F.A. MFG. Co./HARTFORD CT." in three lines ahead of it. The nipple bolster is stamped with the Eagle/Shield motif. The top barrel flat is dated "1864" and the left flat is stamped with "V/P/Eagle Head" proof and inspection marks. The left side of the barrel is stamped with the Ordnance inspectors initials "M.N.M" followed by "STEEL". Small, single letter sub-inspection marks are stamped on most components. "U.S." is stamped on the top of the buttplate. The left stock flat is stamped with the two sets of Ordnance Department inspection marks: the script initials "AWM" in a rectangle and the script initials "JT" in a rectangle with rounded ends. BBL: 40 Inch Stock: walnut Gauge: 58 percussion Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: nsn Condition: Near excellent. The rifle-musket appears unfired and shows only light storage and handling wear. There is no flash pitting on the hammer, percussion nipple, bolster or adjacent areas of the barrel. Most of the 'National Armory Bright' finish is intact with some tarnish from age. The musket is untouched and has not been cleaned or polished. The rear sight retains most of the original dull blue finish. All of the markings are crisp. The stock is in excellent condition with sharp edges and only minor handling marks. This is an original, untouched example of an important Civil War rifle musket and a key Colt longarm.
Thumbnail 3103 Scarce Colt Burgess Lever Action Rifle with Half Octagon Barrel Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 4,250.00 Manufactured circa 1883 - 1885. This rifle is a very rare variation with a 1/2 octagon barrel. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/patent dates ahead of the rear sight. The serial number is marked on the lower tang directly behind the trigger and the top of the lever is marked "+BURGESS'S PATENTS+". Brass blade front and replacement fixed rear sights. Full length magazine tube and mounted with a smooth forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate with buttstock compartment. This was Colt's only attempt at a lever action rifle to compete with Winchester. BBL: 25 1/2 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 44-40 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 5758 Condition: Good. The barrel, magazine tube and lever have a smooth mottled brown patina. There are a few vise/tool marks on the breech end, sides of the barrel. The receiver has a smooth mottled gray patina with a non-factory (period) sight groove cut into the chamber area. The wood is also very good with overall scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The markings remain clear and crisp. The action is very good.
Thumbnail 3104 Colt Lightning Large Frame Slide Action Express Rifle Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Also known as the "Express Rifle", Colt manufactured approximately 6,500 of these large frame rifles from 1887 to 1894. This rifle was manufactured in 1888. The top barrel flat is marked "COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. / PATENTED MAY 29, SEPT. 18, 83, MAY 26,85, JUNE 15, 86, FEB. 22, 87." The left upper barrel flat is marked, "40 - 60 - 260" ahead of the receiver and the serial number is located on the lower tang. The Rampant Colt trademark is roll-stamped on the left side of the receiver. The rifle has a blue finish with a casehardened hammer. The barrel is fitted with a dovetailed brass blade front sight and adjustable sporting type rear sight. The rifle is mounted with an oil finished checkered forearm and smooth straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate. BBL: 28 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 40-60-260 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 2195 Condition: Fine. The rifle retains 40% original blue finish on the magazine tube, the barrel has a smooth brown patina with traces of original blue finish in protected areas and the sides and top of the receiver retain 60% thinning original blue finish with edge wear. The bottom of the receiver and the trigger guard have been cleaned bright, showing strong traces of original blue in protected areas. The wood is very good, as varnished over (including buttplate) with the exception of a small chip on the upper right side wrist at the frame, there are a few minor dents and handling marks, with crisp checkering on the forearm. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3105 Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Manufactured in 1897. Blade front and semi-buckhorn style rear sights with the two line address/patents marking ahead of the rear sight and "32 Cal." at the breech. The Rampant Colt is marked on the left side of the receiver, full length magazine, casehardened hammer and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. BBL: 26 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 32-20 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 82258 Condition: Fine as partially refinished. The rifle retains 75% original finish with areas thinning to a smooth gray and plum patina. The wood has been lightly sanded and varnished, and remains very good with a few scattered minor dings and scratches. The markings remain sharp. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3106 Colt New Police 41 Single Action Revolver with "Cop and Thug" Grips Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Manufactured in 1884, with an ejector and chambered for the rare .41 caliber cartridge. Two line Hartford address on top of barrel with no visible etched panel caliber marking. The letter "A" is stamped on the left side of the frame under the cylinder. Fitted with checkered grips featuring "COLT" at top and "cop and thug" fight scene at the bottom. The left grip is numbered to the gun. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 41 CF Finish: nickel Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 18773 Condition: Good. The metal surfaces have been cleaned and now have a mixed gray patina. There is some minor pitting with some deeper pitting on the barrel. The grips are fine with a few mild handling marks. Overall the checkering is crisp. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3107 Excellent Colt New Line 38 Caliber Etched Panel Revolver Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,250.00 Second Model, produced in 1879. Blue with casehardened frame and bird head grips. Standard two line Hartford barrel address, etched "COLT NEW 38" on the left barrel side, and "38 C" on the left side of the frame. Alternating British proofs on the cylinder and two British proofs on the barrel underside. Matching numbers on cylinder, barrel, and frame. BBL: 2 1/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 CF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 10164 Condition: Excellent. The barrel and cylinder retain 90% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The etched panel is crisp and clear. The frame retains 75% plus vivid original case colors. The grips are excellent with most of the varnish remaining and some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3108 Colt New Line 38 Caliber Revolver with Scarce 4 Inch Barrel Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Second Model manufactured in 1879 with the scarce 4 inch barrel and loading gate. Two line Hartford address on top of the barrel, patent date on the barrel underside, and caliber etched marking on the left side ("COLT NEW 38"). Left side of frame is stamped "38 CAL C". Matching numbers on frame, barrel, and cylinder with the assembly number "124" on loading gate. Fitted with smooth bird head grips. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 CF Finish: nickel Grips: rosewood Serial Number: 10942 Condition: Very good. The revolver retains 30% original nickel finish with the balance a mottled gray patina with some minor pitting. The etched panel is legible. The grips are very good with much of the varnish remaining, high edge wear and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3109 First Year Production Colt New Line 41 Revolver Start Price: 225.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Manufactured in 1874, the first year of production. Top of barrel has the two line Hartford address flanked by Maltese crosses and left side of frame is stamped "41 CAL". Matching numbers on the cylinder, barrel and frame, with the number "1665" on right grip panel. BBL: 2 1/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 41 RF Finish: nickel Grips: rosewood Serial Number: 619 Condition: Good. The revolver retains traces of original nickel finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. There is some minor pitting (mostly on the cylinder). The grips are fine with some minor dings and scratches, with a minor tool like mark above the screw on the left panel. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3110 Scarce Short Barreled Colt Cloverleaf House Model Revolver Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,900.00 Manufactured in 1874 with the rare 1 1/2 inch barrel. The left side of the barrel is marked "COLT", the 1871 patent date is marked in the sighting groove., and "41 CAL" is marked on the left side of the frame. Fitted with bird head grips with the left grip panel numbered to gun. BBL: 1 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 41 RF Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 7187 Condition: Very good. The barrel and cylinder retain 20% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. There is some minor pitting on the cylinder. The frame shows evidence of being cleaned at one time and now has an even aged brass patina with a polished appearance on the heavily battered side plate. The grips are good with most of the varnish remaining, high edge wear, and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3111 Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Manufactured in 1876. The top of the barrel has the two line Hartford address flanked by Maltese crosses with the barrel sides featuring a dot and line factory engraving incorporating half a star burst motif near the muzzle. The cylinder and frame sides feature a scroll and punch dot engraving with a geometric engraving on the back strap. Left side of frame is marked "22 CAL". Matching numbers on frame and barrel with non-matching grips. BBL: 2-3/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 22 RF Finish: nickel Grips: walnut Serial Number: 92045 Condition: Fine. The barrel and cylinder retain scattered traces of original nickel finish with the balance a smooth dark gray patina. The frame retains 80% original nickel with the exposed brass having an attractive untouched aged patina. The grips are very good with much of the varnish remaining and some minor handling marks. The engraving is crisp and clear. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3112 Two Antique Colt Handguns -A) Colt No. 2 Derringer Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 A) Standard two line marking on top of the barrel, light floral engraving on the frame, and checkered bird head walnut grips. Matching numbers on frame, barrel, and both grips. BBL: 2 1/2 inch solid rib Stock: Gauge: 41 RF Finish: nickel Grips: walnut Serial Number: 1609 Condition: Fair. The derringer has a cleaned bright gray patina with minor pitting overall. The grips are fine with high edge wear and some minor handling marks. There is an area of worn checkering on the right panel, otherwise checkering is crisp. Mechanically fine. B) Manufactured in 1875. Two line Hartford address on top of the barrel and "COLT NEW 30" etched in a panel on the left side of the barrel. "30 CAL" is stamped vertically on the right side of the frame behind the recoil shield. Matching numbers on barrel, cylinder, frame, and right grip panel. BBL: 2 1/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 30 RF Finish: nickel Grips: rosewood Serial Number: 6720 Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 90% original nickel finish with flaking exposing smooth gray patina. The etched panel is clear. The grips are fine with most of the varnish remaining, some minor high edge wear, and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3113 Two Antique American Revolvers -A) Scarce Eagle Arms Co. Patent Front Loading Cartridge Pocket Revol Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,200.00 A) Manufactured by Eagle Manufacturing Company of New York and sold through Plant's Manufacturing Company of New Haven in the mid 1860s. The top of the barrel rib is marked "EAGLE ARMS CO. NEW YORK" and the cylinder is marked "PATENTED JULY 12, 1859 & JULY 21, 1863". The grips are numbered to the gun. The butt has the serial number along with "APC". BBL: 3 1/2 inch octagon solid rib Stock: Gauge: 30 RF Finish: blue/silver Grips: rosewood Serial Number: 1259 Condition: Fine. The barrel and cylinder retain 40% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The frame retains 25% original silver plating with the exposed brass having an untouched aged patina. The grips are very fine with most of the varnish remaining and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine. B) Manufactured in 1881. Top of barrel has the two line Hartford address, September 1874 patent date on the barrel underside, "COLT NEW 38" etched on the left barrel side, and "38 CAL" on left side of frame. Fitted with hard rubber checkered grips with "COLT" in an oval at the top numbered to gun. BBL: 2 1/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 RF Finish: nickel Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 12737 Condition: Fine. The revolver retains 50% original nickel finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. There is some mild pitting. The etched panel is legible. The grips are excellent with some scattered minor handling marks. Overall the checkering remains crisp. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3114 Scarce Colt London Barrel Address New Police 38 Revolver with Ejector Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Manufactured in 1883, with an ejector. The top of the barrel is marked with the Colt Hartford address over "DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON". The left side of the barrel has the etched caliber faint marking (NEW POLICE 38) and the left side of the frame is stamped "38 CAL". Alternating British proofs are stamped on the cylinder with two British proofs on the barrel underside. Fitted with the factory piano finish rosewood grips as seen on Pall Mall addressed New Police revolvers. This revolver is basically the same model as the on emore commonly encountered with cop & thug grips. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 CF Finish: nickel Grips: rosewood Serial Number: 15877 Condition: Fine. The revolver retains 40% original nickel finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. There is some minor pitting and the barrel has been cleaned. Traces of the caliber etching remain. The grips are very fine with most of the varnish remaining with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3115 British Proofed Colt New Line 41 Revolver with Scarce 4 Inch Long London Retailer Marked Barrel Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,500.00 Manufactured in 1877, with loading gate and the scarce long barrel. Blade front and frame notch rear sights, with the two line address on top of the barrel, patent mark on the barrel underside at the breech, and retailer marking "F.T. BAKER GUN MANUFACTURER LONDON" on the right side. The left side of the frame is marked "41 CAL C" and British proofs alternating on the cylinder at the rear. Matching numbers on frame, barrel, and cylinder. Fitted with smooth varnished bird head grips. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 41 Colt CF Finish: nickel Grips: rosewood Serial Number: 7592 Condition: Good. The metal surfaces have been cleaned some time ago showing areas retaining a protective coating with some minor pitting. The grips are very good with most of the varnish remaining, some minor dings and scratches and a few minor pressure dents. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3116 Custom Engraved Colt Third Model (Thuer) .41 Caliber Derringer with Ivory Grips Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Manufactured circa 1875-1912, this derringer has a custom engraving. Top of barrel marked "-COLT-" in large italicized letter and serial number is on the left side of the frame under the grip. The sides of the barrel and frame have a scroll and punch dot engraving that extends to the top of the back strap. Blue barrel and nickel frame with niter blue hammer, trigger, and screws. Fitted with ivory grips. BBL: 2 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 41 RF Finish: blue/nickel Grips: ivory Serial Number: 39892 Condition: Fine as custom embellished, retaining virtually all of the respective finishes. The grips are very fine with the exception of a few hairline age cracks and some light scratches. The ivory has an attractive color and pattern. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3117 Colt New Line 38 Caliber Etched Panel Revolver with Scarce Long Barrel Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Second Model, produced in 1877 with a 2 3/4 inch barrel. Blue finish with casehardened frame and bird head grips. Standard two line Hartford barrel address, etched "COLT NEW 38" on the left barrel side, and "38 C" on the left side of the frame. Matching numbers on cylinder, barrel and frame. BBL: 2 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 CF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: rosewood Serial Number: 8923 Condition: Very good. The barrel and cylinder retain traces of original blue finish in the protected areas with the balance a smooth brown patina. The frame retains strong traces of original case colors in the protected areas with the balance a smooth gray patina. The etched panel is legible. There is a hairline crack on the left grip panel and a small chip missing from the right panel, otherwise the grips are very good with most of the varnish remaining, some high edge wear and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3118 Scarce Short Barrel Colt New Line 30 Etched Panel Pocket Revolver Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,200.00 Manufactured in 1875. Two line Hartford address on top of the barrel and "COLT NEW 30" etched in a panel on the left side of the scarce short barrel. "30 CAL" is stamped vertically on the right side of the frame behind the recoil shield. Matching numbers on frame, barrel, cylinder, and both grips. Fitted with smooth varnished grips. BBL: 1 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 30 RF Finish: nickel Grips: walnut Serial Number: 2356 Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 80% plus original nickel finish with flaking along with some light blistering. The etched panel is clear. The grips are also very fine with most of the varnish remaining, high edge wear and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3119 Two Antique Colt Revolvers -A) Colt House Model Round Cylinder Cloverleaf Revolver Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 A) Made in 1875 with a 5-shot round cylinder. Two line Hartford address flanked by Maltese crosses on top of the barrel, patent date in sighting groove, and matching numbers on barrel and frame, with the number "7344" on both grips. BBL: 2 5/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 41 RF Finish: blue/nickel Grips: rosewood Serial Number: 7382 Condition: Period refinished. The barrel and cylinder are a dull refurbished blue with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina with some pin point pitting. The frame has a smooth untouched brass patina. The revarnished grips are fair with the letter "T" lightly craved on the left panel. Mechanically fine. B) Manufactured in 1875. Two line Hartford address with Maltese crosses on top of the barrel, "22 CAL" on the left side of the frame, and matching numbers on both grips, frame and barrel lug. BBL: 2 3/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 22 RF Finish: nickel Grips: walnut Serial Number: 49158 Condition: Fine. The barrel and cylinder retain 97% original nickel finish with some light flaking and a strong cylinder drag line. The frame has a smooth untouched brass patina. The grips are excellent with most of the varnish remaining, some high edge wear, and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3120 Two Antique Colt Derringers -A) Colt Number 1 Single Shot Derringer Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 A) Manufactured from 1870 to 1890. Standard two line Hartford barrel address flanked by Maltese crosses with "No. 1" at the breech. Matching numbers on barrel and frame. Frame has the standard light scroll engraving with the grip area having checkered panels. BBL: 2 1/2 inch irregular Stock: Gauge: 41 RF Finish: nickel Grips: metal Serial Number: 930 Condition: Good. The derringer has been cleaned with traces of original nickel finish with the balance a smooth bright gray. There is some minor pitting. Barrel is slightly loose, otherwise action functions properly. B) Manufactured circa 1875-1912. Top of barrel marked "-COLT-" in large italicized letter and serial number is on the left side of the frame under the grip. Bulbuous style frame and high hammer. BBL: 2 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 41 RF Finish: blue/silver Grips: walnut Serial Number: 372 Condition: Good. The barrel has a mottled gray patina with some scattered pin point pitting. The frame has an even aged brass patina with traces of original silver plating in the protected areas. The grips are very fine with some minor high edge wear and some scattered minor handling marks along with a small chip missing from the left panel near the bottom. Mechanically functions, but hammer spring is weak.
Thumbnail 3121 Custom Cased Colt Etched Panel New Line 32 Caliber Pocket Revolver Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 700.00 - 1,200.00 Manufactured in 1879. Features long cylinder flutes with locking slots on the backs. Two line Hartford address on top of the barrel, etched "COLT NEW 32" on the left barrel side, and patent date on barrel underside. "32 CAL" upside-down on left side of frame followed by "C". Matching numbers on bottom of the barrel and frame under the grip. Complete in a wooden case with green velvet lining, a small brass Helena, Montana City Marshall badge and a single W.R.A. 32 LC cartridge. BBL: 2 1/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 CF Finish: nickel Grips: walnut Serial Number: 15181 Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 80% original nickel finish. The top and upper left side of the barrel, and front of the top strap have been cleaned where some minor pitting is present. There is some minor pitting along the lower front edge of the frame on the left side, on the upper left side edge and there is a small area on the right side of the frame behind the loading port that has a small patch of minor pitting that has been cleaned. The grips are excellent with 98% original varnish, some high edge wear and a few minor dents and scratches. The etched panel is visible. The action is excellent. The custom case is good with some scratches and scuffs on the exterior and some contact wear on the lining.
Thumbnail 3122 Colt Third Model (Thuer) .41 Caliber Derringer with Desirable "14 Pall Mall" Marking Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,200.00 Colt Third Model or No. 3 Derringer with all blue barrel, silver plated brass frame and varnished walnut grips. The barrel has a half-moon front sight. The top of the barrel is marked "-COLT-" in large italicized letters with a pair of British proofs on the underside. "41 CAL" is stamped on the left side of the frame below the breech end of the barrel. The right side of the frame the small Rampant Colt and the initial C marking placed on pistols sold through the London agency followed by the London address ("14. PALL MALL"). Serial number is on the left side of the frame under the grip. BBL: 2 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 41 RF Finish: blue/silver Grips: walnut Serial Number: 30086 Condition: Very good. The barrel has a mottled gray patina and there is some mild spotting with some minor pitting near the muzzle. The frame has an untouched aged brass patina. The grips are very good with some high edge wear, patches of the period varnish remaining, and some very scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3123 Colt Third Model (Thuer) .41 Caliber Derringer with Bone Grips Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 650.00 - 900.00 The barrel has a half-moon front sight. The top of the barrel is marked "-COLT-" in large italicized letters. Serial number is on the left side of the frame under the grip. Fitted with crude period made custom bone grips. BBL: 2 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 41 RF Finish: nickel Grips: bone Serial Number: 26952 Condition: Good. The barrel has a mottled gray patina showing evidence of having been cleaned and there is some minor pitting. The frame has an untouched aged brass patina. The grips are very good with some hairline age cracks and some minor scratches. The bone grip has aged to a smooth yellow color. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3124 National Arms Number One Single Shot Derringer Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 Manufactured from 1865 to 1870. The top of the barrel is marked "NATIONAL ARMS CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y.". Blade front and hammer notch rear sights. The iron frame features a floral scroll engraving on a punch dot background with a small wedge of the same design on the breech end sides of the barrel. BBL: 2 1/2 inch irregular Stock: Gauge: 41 RF Finish: blue Grips: metal Serial Number: 2494 Condition: Good. The derringer has an untouched mottled gray patina with areas of darker patina on the frame. There is some mild pitting. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3125 Moore's Patent Firearms Co. Number 1 Derringer Start Price: 225.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Manufactured by Moore circa 1860 to 1865. The top of the barrel is marked "MOORE'S PAT. F.A. CO. BROOKLYN N.Y." and "FEB 24 1863" on the underside. The rear of the barrel is marked with the assembly number "94A". The breech end sides of the barrel and frame are engraved with floral scroll designs with punch dot background on the frame. The sides of the barrel have arrows pointing forward and a small star burst at the muzzle end. Half-moon blade front sight and hammer notch rear sight. BBL: 2 1/2 inch irregular Stock: Gauge: 41 RF Finish: blue/silver Grips: brass Serial Number: 3533 Condition: Very good. The barrel has a mottled gray patina and there is some mild pitting. The frame retains 40% original silver plating with the exposed brass having an untouched aged patina. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3126 Lot of Two Derringers -A) National Arms Company Number 2 Derringer Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,300.00 A) Produced during the 1860s. Fixed sights, with "NATIONAL ARMS CO BROOKLYN. N.Y." on top of the barrel, (faint). Scroll engraving is present on the barrel and frame, with serrated hammer and trigger, and checkered walnut bird's head grips. "F 39" assembly number on the left side of the back strap and "I" on the back of the barrel. BBL: 2 1/2 inch irregular Stock: Gauge: 41 RF Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 639 Condition: Fair. The barrel has a smooth silver gray patina and the brass has a natural pleasant aged patina. The barrel release button has been replaced. The crudely recheckered grips are fair with a chip on the upper right panel, wear on the high edges and a few scattered minor dings and dents. The engraving is crisp. The action is fine. B) Manufactured from 1870 to 1890 with total production of about 9,000. The Second Model is identifiable by the checkered varnished walnut grips. The barrel has a half-moon front sight. The frame is decorated with simple scroll engraving on both sides, at the breech and behind the hammer. The top of the barrel is marked: "+COLT'S PT.F.A. MFG.Co / HARTFORD CT.U.S.A NO 2+". The serial number, "9180" is located on the butt and on the underside of the barrel. There is a small letter "C" on the bottom of the frame directly ahead of the trigger. BBL: 2 1/2 inch irregular Stock: Gauge: 41 RF Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 9180 Condition: Good. The Derringer has been cleaned and the metal has since developed a smooth silver gray patina. The revarnished grips are good with a few minor dings and crisp checkering. The markings are clear. The action is fine.
Thumbnail 3127 The Finest Known Historical U.S. DWM Model 1902 American Eagle Cartridge Counter Luger Pistol Serial Start Price: 20,000.00High Bid: 65,000.00Estimate: 50,000.00 - 90,000.00 One of only 50 produced, all in the 22401-22450 serial number range, this specimen, is a superb example of an extremely rare 1902 DWM Luger that has been fitted with the unique "Powell Indicating Device", commonly called a "Cartridge Counter" on the left side of the grip. Produced on order from the U.S. Board of Ordnance circa 1902-1903, the Cartridge Counter model is nearly identical to the 1900 Model Test Luger, with the addition of the Powell Device, which consisted of a magazine configured to have a cutout and guide screw extending through the left side, and a 3 1/4" long slot in the left grip, aligned to match the magazine, with a guide numbered one through seven and a celluloid window to protect the internals. The screw, connected to the magazine follower, rests at the "7" position when loaded, advancing upward with the follower as rounds are discharged, permitting the soldier to determine his remaining rounds by merely looking at the grip. With this upgrade, the 1902 Lugers were issued to the Cavalry and Light Artillery Boards at Ft. Riley, Kansas on April 19,1904 for field testing. Issuing their final report on July 4, 1904, the Cavalry Board recommended that these Lugers not be adopted for service. Because of this rejection, a new set of trials would be called in 1905, which eventually led to the development and adoption of the U.S. 1911 pistol. Blade front and notch rear sights, with the "fat barrel" profile, American Eagle on the chamber, recessed breech bolt, dished toggles with the toggle lock on the right side, as produced during this time frame, and "DWM" on the toggle link. High polish rust blue finish overall, with 'straw' colored lock bolt, trigger, magazine release ejector, extractor, toggle lock and safety lever which is polished bright under the "safety position". The grip screws and pins have a niter blue finish. The pistols have a grip safety with the first model thumb safety lever. Matching full numbers on the barrel and frame, with matching partial numbers on the latch, side plate, trigger, toggle links, extension, and breechblock. Checkered walnut grips with the aforementioned Powell Device, and a properly fitted nickel magazine with wood base and nickel accent discs. With a brown leather flap holster, which bears the stamp of the Ordnance Corps on the flap. Reportedly, this pistol was purchased directly from Springfield Arsenal by one Donald Whittemore, subordinate to Colonel Glenn P. Wilhelm and Springfield armorer during WWI. Whittemore placed the pistol in storage, where it remained for over 50 years, thus explaining the superb condition of this piece. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 22430 Condition: Excellent, bordering on near new, with over 99% of the original blue finish, showing only the smallest amount of minor handling marks overall. Grips are excellent, with some minor shrinking and yellowing of the correct celluloid cartridge window, a few dark spots, and crisp checkering. Holster is very fine, showing a few minor scuffs. Mechanically excellent. This is the finest example of the 1902 Cartridge Counter Luger in the entire world. The Crown Jewel of Luger or American Martial Automatic Pistol collecting.
Thumbnail 3128 Extraordinary DWM U.S. Army Model 1900 Test Luger Pistol with U.S. Holster, Magazine Pouch, Case and Start Price: 10,000.00High Bid: 35,000.00Estimate: 25,000.00 - 50,000.00 This extraordinary DWM Model 1900 American Eagle Luger manufactured by DWM in 1901 as part of an order for 1000 pistols by the Army for troop tests with the U.S. Cavalry. The serial number of this pistol, No. 7168, is listed on page 387 of "U.S. MILITARY AUTOMATIC PISTOLS" by Edward S. Meadows as one of the recording surviving examples of Model 1900 U.S. military test Lugers. This exact pistol is described and photographed on page 52-53 of Luger: The Multi-National Pistol by Charles Kenyon / Richard Ellis Publications. The pistol is complete with: (1) russet leather full-flap holster manufactured by Rock Island Arsenal for the Model 1900 Test Eagle Lugers, (2) russet leather, three pocket magazine pouch with two tin plated magazines with wood bases and (3) black leather, luggage-type case with green felt lining (the case is almost identical to the presentation case illustrated on page 527 of "LUGER HOLSTERS AND ACCESSORIES" by Eugene Bender). The case has compartments for two magazines, a box of cartridges, cleaning rod, tool and punch. The case contains a carton of 50 7.65mm cartridges with English label, combination cleaning rod/oiler with brass shaft, a punch, tool and two plated magazines with wood bases. The pistol has a rust blue finish with straw colored trigger, lock bolt, magazine release, thumb safety lever, toggle lock and extractor. The "safe" position for the safety lever is polished bright. The stocks are walnut with fine checkering. The magazine has a plated finish and un-marked wooden base. The pistol has the distinctive Model 1900 grip safety, dished toggle with lock on the right knob and flat top breech block. The United States crest is stamped on the top of the chamber and the script "DWM" monogram is stamped on the toggle lock. The pistol has commercial serial numbers with the full serial number, "7168", located on the front of the frame and underside of the barrel. Two digit serial "68" is visible on the left side of the lock bolt and the rear toggle. The magazines are correctly not serial numbered. The holster has "US" embossed in an oval on the flap. The back of the holster lacks the "ROCK ISLAND/ARSENAL/EHS" markings found on many Test Eagle holsters. The magazine pouch has a closure strap sewn on the center magazine compartment, a brass closure final riveted to flap and two sewn belt loops. See Meadows book "U.S. Military Holsters & Pistol Cartridge Boxes" on pages 412-413 for discussion of three magazine pouches for the U.S. Cavalry. The leather and stitching are very similar to the holster. The pouch is not marked. BBL: 4 3/4 In Stock: Gauge: 7.65 mm Luger Auto Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 7168 Condition: Near new. The pistol retains 99%+ of the original rust blue and straw finish as well as nearly all of the niter blue on the front sight, sear bar spring and stock screws. The stocks are in excellent condition with sharp checkering. The only visible wear is a 1/2-inch oval indentation on the right stock where the checkering has been flattened (by a holster stud). The United States Eagle crest and DWM monogram are crisp. All five magazines are in excellent condition. The rare Test Eagle holster is in excellent condition; the leather is not age or oil darkened and is smooth with only minor flex marks on the top of the flap and belt loop. The "US" embossing on the flap is crisp and all of the stitching is tight. The magazine pouch which is a reissue type for cavalry is in the same excellent condition; wear is limited to some minor scuff marks on the top of the flap and some flexing on the closure strap. The exterior of the presentation case is in very good condition with minor handling wear on the lower edges and corners. The interior is in very fine condition; the green felt lining remains bright and shows only very minor oil stains and compression marks and a small rip in the fabric opposite the front sight. The cartridge box is in fine condition and the tools are excellent with minimal wear. This is an exceptional example of a U.S. Army Model 1900 Test Luger Pistol with very rare "US" holster, extra magazines, cartridge pouch presentation case and accessories.
Thumbnail 3129 Historical Mauser 1896 Flat Side Large Ring Broomhandle with Matching Shoulder Stock and Manila Depo Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 9,500.00Estimate: 7,500.00 - 15,000.00 This is an excellent example of a beautiful all original, unaltered late production, large ring, flat side, Broomhandle Mauser, that is complete with the original matching Mauser shoulder stock with a rare "US" marked Manila Depot manufactured leather holster, The Ultra-Rare or unique, aspect of this lot is the "US" marked, all leather Broomhandle holster, that carries not only the "US" markings but also the very desirable "Maestranza De Manila" markings on the front. This holster was probably manufactured or issued during the late 1890s or early 1900s during the Philippine insurrection, and was manufactured or commissioned specifically for Capt Maury Nichols. These holsters are extremely scarce with production, very limited usage in a humid and destructive climate. This lot also contains documentation linking this specific pistol and holster to the family of Capt Nichols, later Colonel Nichols. There have been a few other holsters also noted with this same or similar type of marking, but usually they were configured for standard U.S. revolvers, but never have we seen one specifically made for the 1896 Broomhandle Mauser pistol. To help link these items together and put them into proper context, we have to back up a little; this lot was originally sold in late 1961 by Capt Nichol's daughter to a noted California dealer. The ensuing research, noted that Maury Nichols, originally from New York, NY., entered the U.S. Army and was commissioned as a second Lieutenant in November 1883 and retired as a Colonel in July 1918. If you recall during the 1989-1902 timeframe, the Philippine Insurrection was in full swing overseas, which would have been about the proper time frame for a young Captain to be stationed overseas. As you may also recall the indigenous natives were not going down so well being shot at with the standard 1894 service revolver. An astute young Captain destined for that area of the world, having been from New York would have wanted to purchase their own, and most up to date, best high capacity, rapid fire commercial semi-automatic pistol on the market for his sidearm choice. Where better to look than at the large and prestigious firm of Von Lengerke in New York. Then after having arrived in the Philippines he would have also wanted to obtain the best leather holster to fit his new pistol, what better a place than the Manila Ordnance Depot. This depot was specifically established to perform repairs on the various small arms in the Philippines but also to repair and manufacture "new leather" Calvary equipment for all the forces there. The Captain obviously commissioned the Depot to fabricate this specific holster for his own private use. The holster itself is a beautiful example of a form fitted holster made specifically for the 1896 Broomhandle pistol. It is properly stamped on the lower front flap "MAESTRANZA de MANILA" (which they were required to do for all new or repaired leather goods) along with a very prominent "US" on the front of the holster body by the brass stud. Inside the flap they also stamped the name of the young captain, linking this to his service records in the US Army. The inscription inside the flap is "Maury Nichols/Capt. 3rd U.S. Infantry". The back of the holster has a single large belt loop that is held on by three brass studs, exactly as you would see on any US service holster issued or repaired at this time. The actual Broomhandle pistol in this lot is an exceptional example of a beautiful, late production flat side, large ring model, that was a private purchase. The serial number range of this exact pistol, falling well within those noted as being sold through the prestigious and well know company of Von Lengerke of New York, NY., (get the connection). Most of these pistols are found with that company's name rolled marked on the side of the frame, however this model, since it was intended as a specific private purchase for an Army Capt, was not roll marked in that manner. Additionally this exact pistol serial number is listed in the book, "System Mauser" on page 72. This Mauser pistol has all the early features such as the unreinforced short chamber area, the long extractor, the later style rear sight with the 50-500 meters markings, with the early three line Mauser factory markings on top of the chamber area, the late one-lug firing pin, with the early Mauser antlered proof on the left side and the diagonal serial number on the right side. As noted this specific Broomhandle pistol is complete with it's original, unaltered and matching combination wooden holster/shoulder stock. The attaching iron is correctly marked with the full serial number, stamped sideways on top of the attaching iron. The walnut stock retains 98% of it's original varnished finish. Just a super example of a very rare and unique all matching 1896 Broomhandle rig that is complete with a scarce U.S. Manila Marked leather holster with family documentation and military history. The holster is pictured in Meadow's book U.S. MILITARY HOLSTERS AND PISTOL CARTRDIGE BOXES, page 329. BBL: 5.5 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 7.63 mm Mauser Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 26841 Condition: Excellent with 97% of the original blued finish on the pistol itself with minor edge wear on the high spots and around the cutout area on the back strap for the holster/shoulder stock. The various smaller parts retain 95% of their original nitre blued finish with also just minor edge wear. The grips are in excellent with just minor handling marks, with nice sharp distinct grooves on both sides. The walnut stock is also in near excellent condition with an exceptional 95% of the original factory finish with only minor handling marks and light scratches, with 90% of the original blue on the hinge and attaching iron, with the iron showing an old age rust developing on top. The only detrimental feature of the stock is that there are two minor age cracks (so common to these stocks) located on lower right side corner with a second minor age crack on the left side in front of the hinge. The holster is actually in excellent plus condition with no rips, or tears with nice tight stitching overall. The surface of the holster shows minor field use overall with light age cracking on the top of the belt loop, and flap and down the front of the body of the holster itself. The ultra rare Manila markings and inscription. are clear, sharp and distinct. A desirable example of an early 1896 Broomhandle Mauser rig with documentation to a U.S. Army Officer and the Ultra-rare U.S. marked leather holster.
Thumbnail 3130 Outstanding Cased Presentation, 1917 Production Colt Government Model Automatic Pistol Start Price: 4,000.00High Bid: 9,000.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 20,000.00 Presentation cased, commercial Colt Government Model 1911 Automatic Pistol that was manufactured in 1917. A brass, screw-fastened plate on the inside of the case lid is inscribed: "Presented to/Capt. Herbert F. Staples/-by-/Chas.A. Adams Frank H. Nutting/M.F. Bragdon W.D. Rockwood/Jas. R. Meaney Henry L. Russell/Fred L. Moses David Stern/E.C. Street/Sept. 6. 1917." in nine lines. The case is covered with black leather and is lined with dark green velvet. The pistol has the Colt high polish commercial blue finish. The barrel is blued with polished chamber top. The walnut stocks are checkered with an oil finish. The pistol is complete with two lanyard loop magazines with a two-tone finish. The right side of the receiver is roll-stamped: "GOVERNMENT MODEL/C 89246. The left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with the Colt "triangle/VP" proof mark. A "1" assembler's mark is stamped is stamped at the junction of the right side trigger guard and grip strap, The top of the receiver is stamped with the "S" production order mark behind the disconnector and a "1" assembler's mark to the right of the disconnector. The right side of the slide is roll-stamped: "COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE 45" in two lines ahead of the ejection port. The left side of the slide is roll-stamped with the Colt 1897-1913 patent dates in a two-line block followed by: "COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.CO./HARTFORD,CT. U.S.A." in two lines. The Rampant Colt trademark is roll-stamped on the left side of the slide behind the grip serrations. Included with the pistol is a military marksmanship patch which consists of two crossed model 1911 Pistols embroidered on a circle of olive drab wool. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: C89246 Condition: Near new. The pistol retains 99% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish has all of the original components. The pistol appears to be in near new, un-fired, condition. The barrel retains all of the original blue finish and has a perfect bore. The stock and stock screws are in near new condition and show no handling wear. Both magazines are in excellent plus condition and retain 98% of the original two-tone finish. The exterior of the leather case is in excellent condition; wear is limited to some minor scuff marks on the bottom of the case. The case interior is in excellent condition. Wear is limited to some light compression marks from the pistol stocks. The brass presentation placque has all of the original lacquer finish. This is an outstanding example of a rarely encountered cased, presentation Colt Government Model 1911 Automatic Pistol.
Thumbnail 3131 Rare Early Production U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Serial Number 33 Start Price: 16,000.00High Bid: 95,000.00Estimate: 40,000.00 - 80,000.00 This Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol was assembled by Colt on December 28, 1911, during the first week of production of the U.S. Government contract Model 1911 pistols. This is one of the few Model 1911 Pistols completed by Colt in 1911. Pistols number 1-50 were shipped from Colt to the Springfield Armory on January 4, 1912. The pistol has the Colt high polish, commercial blue, finish with niter blue hammer, safety lock, slide stop, trigger, magazine catch and rear sight. This high polish blue finish was changed to a "dull finish" by order of the Chief of Ordnance in April 1912 and was not applied to Model 1911 pistols after serial number 2400. The pistol has checkered, oil finished, walnut stocks with the early style thin stock screws. In addition to the high polish blue finish, this pistol has the distinctive features and markings found only on very early production Model 1911 pistols. The slide stop and safety lock are hand-checkered; machine checkering was introduced on these parts at approximately serial number 150. The magazine catch has the first style (Type I) 'dimpled' lock that was installed on pistols thru serial number 3189. Most of the Type I locks were subsequently modified; pistols with un-modified locks are rare. The recoil spring plug is the early style that lacks the punched lip added around serial number 6500. The rear sight is the early, round-top, pattern. The hammer is the early, short pattern used until 1913. The pistol is complete with the original, Type I magazine that was shipped with the first 2500 Model 1911 pistols. The magazine has a dull, full-blue, finish with exposed base. The barrel is blued with a rough, brush blue, chamber top. The barrel, slide and receiver are not stamped with the "H" provisional inspection mark added about serial number 400 in February 1912. The left side of the receiver has the very desirable, large, (3/32") flat-stamped "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" mark. This marking was replaced with the smaller (1/16"), roll-stamped marking at serial number 104. The circular, "WPG" final inspection mark of Ordnance Inspector Walter G. Penfield is stamped above the magazine release. The right side of the receiver is stamped with the serial number "No.33" in small letters in front of the slide stop hole. "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY" is stamped on the right side of the slide ahead of the ejection port. The left side of the slide has the distinctive Colt patent markings and logo. The patent marking: "PATENTED APR.20.1897/SEPT.9.1902. DEC.19.1905. FEB.14.1911" is in two unequal lines with letters 1/16" high. The logo: "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./ HARTFORD.CT. U.S.A." uses larger, 5/64", letters. The Colt logo was reduced to 1/16" letters at serial number 84. The encircled Rampant Colt trademark is stamped on the left side of the slide behind the grip serrations. According to documentation supplied by a previous owner, this pistol was the property of his grandfather, Lewis E. Moore. Lewis Moore, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate and engineer by trade, went to France as a Captain with the Army Corps of Engineers during World War One, building bridges for river crossings. After the war, he returned to civilian bridge building, sat on the Committee of the Department of Building Engineering and Construction at MIT, and rose to the rank of Colonel in the Army reserve. Lewis Moore's son, Luther Samuel Moore, was, among other distinctions, a NRA Gold Medal winning marksman, held a world shooting record for 50 ft. 22 caliber rifle shooting (3000 consecutive bullseyes in 8 hours, 40 minutes), corresponded with Captain William Fairbairn and in the process helped influence the then-developing "Shanghai" school of knife fighting, which would later inform the techniques and tactics of the Special Operations Executive, presented (along with Samuel S. Yeaton, USMC) the "Shanghai Model" knife to Fairbairn, and served as the wartime commander of Marine Fighting Squadron 211, aka Wake Island Avengers, which would see losses at both Wake Island and Pearl Harbor, participate in the Treasury-Bougainville Campaign, and the Battles of Bismarck Sea and Leyte Gulf. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 33 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 95% of the original high polish blue finish overall. The delicate, high polish, finish shows some minor handling marks from a century of careful use and storage and the finish is thin on the grip strap and main spring housing. The grip safety has some handling wear and the blue finish has faded to a silver-gray patina. The trigger, safety lock and other small components have about 90% of the fiery, niter blue finish intact. The hammer spur, top of the rear sight, stock screws and edges of the trigger show expected handling wear. The barrel chamber has some cycling wear but retains more than 90% of the brush blue finish. All of the markings on the slide and receiver are crisp. The stocks are in excellent condition with sharp checkering. The rare Type I, magazine is in excellent condition and retains at least 95% of the dull blue finish. This is an exceptional example of an extremely early U.S. Colt M1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol from the first week of production. The condition appears to be equal to that of the Model 1911 Pistol (serial no. 39) pictured on the cover of "COLT .45 SERVICE PISTOLS" by Charles W. Clawson. This is the finest early production U.S. Colt Model 1911 Pistol ever offered for sale by the Rock Island Auction Company. This rare and exceptional pistol would be the centerpiece of the most advanced U.S. martial arms, Model 1911 or Colt collection.
Thumbnail 3132 1912 Dated U.S. Model 1911 Swivel Holster Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 This leather Model 1911 U.S. swivel holster was manufactured by the Rock Island Arsenal in 1912. The back of the swivel is stamped "ROCK ISLAND / ARSENAL / 1912" above Henry E. Kelsey's inspector initials "HEK", along with "CS". BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Excellent. There is some minor handling marks and some minor flex wear. The stitching is tight. The ultimate accessory for your early production U.S. Colt M1911.
Thumbnail 3133 1912 Dated U.S. Model 1911 Swivel Holster Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,300.00 This leather Model 1911 U.S. swivel holster was manufactured by the Rock Island Arsenal in 1912. The front of the flap is embossed with "US" in an oval. The back of the swivel is stamped "ROCK ISLAND / ARSENAL / 1912" above the inspector initials "HEK", along with "SS". BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine. The holster has some minor flex wear and some minor handling marks. The stitching is tight. A great accessory item for your early production U.S. Colt M1911.
Thumbnail 3134 Rare 1911 Dated U.S. Model 1911 Swivel Holster Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 This leather Model 1911 U.S. swivel holster was manufactured by the Rock Island Arsenal in 1911. The front of the flap is embossed with "US" in an oval. The back of the swivel is stamped "R.I.A. / 1911" above inspector Thomas C. Carroll's initials "T.C.C." Complete with leather tie down strap. This is the first M1911 holster. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine. The holster has some minor flex wear with a few small gouges near the toe. The stitching is tight. The markings are clear. This ultimate early production U.S. Colt M1911 holster.
Thumbnail 3135 U.S. Model 1911 Dismounted Holster Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 650.00 - 950.00 This drop down Model 1911 holster has no arsenal markings. The front of the flap is embossed with "US" in an oval and has a magnetic hanger. Though unmarked this holster is likely 1911 production because of the magnetic hanger (after 1911 the hanger was made out of brass). In Edward Meadow's book U.S. MILITARY HOLSTERS AND PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOXES, he highlights a 1911 dated holster with an iron hook. Then writes that on April 15, 1912 the iron hook was to be permanently changed to brass. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine. There is some very minor flex wear and some minor handling marks. The stitching is tight.
Thumbnail 3136 Scarce First Model Magazine for a Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,500.00 This is an example of a 1st Model magazine for Model 1911 pistol. The magazine is two toned and has the exposed floor plate with the lanyard loop on the bottom. The magazine is correctly unmarked. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine. 90% plus of the original blue remains on the floor plate with numerous light dings and scratches from normal usage.
Thumbnail 3137 Abercrombie & Fitch Model 1911 Swivel Holster Start Price: 225.00High Bid: 425.00Estimate: 600.00 - 900.00 This brown leather swivel holster is for a Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol. The back of the body is clearly stamped with the Abercrombie & Fitch "A&F" trademark. It was sold as a private purchase item for military officers by their store. Complete with a leather tie down strap. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine. There is some very minor flex wear and some minor handling marks, with a small hole on the flap.
Thumbnail 3138 1913 Dated U.S. Model 1911 Swivel Holster Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,200.00 This leather Model 1911 U.S. swivel holster was manufactured by the Rock Island Arsenal in 1913. The front of the flap is embossed with "US" in an oval. The back of the swivel is stamped "ROCK ISLAND / ARSENAL / 1913" above inspector Thomas C. Carroll's initials "T.C.C.", along with "G.G." Complete with leather tie down strap. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Excellent. There is some minor flex wear mostly on the flap and some minor handling marks, along with a couple slivers of leather missing along the edges. The stitching is tight.
Thumbnail 3139 1914 Dated U.S. Model 1911 Swivel Holster Start Price: 225.00High Bid: 425.00Estimate: 600.00 - 900.00 This leather Model 1911 U.S. swivel holster was manufactured by the Rock Island Arsenal in 1914. The front of the flap is embossed with "US" in an oval. The back is stamped "R.I.A. / 1914" above inspector Thomas C. Carroll's initials "T.C.C." Complete with leather tie down strap. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine. There is some minor flex wear and some minor handling marks. The stitching is tight.
Thumbnail 3140 1916 Production Rock Island Arsenal Magazine Pouch with One Springfield M1911 Magazine Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 650.00 - 950.00 Brown leather construction, a brass American Eagle button on the flap, "ROCK ISLAND/ ARSENAL/ 1916/ TGC" inside the flap, "W.H.M." on the rear of the pouch and "E.C.L." on the belt loop. With an unmarked, two-tone 1911 magazine, with early style curled lips around the floor plate. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine, with a few minor stains and scuffs on the pouch, along with some areas of verdigris buildup. The magazine is excellent, with fading of the blue finish and mild spotting.
Thumbnail 3141 Magnificent General Officer's, 1912 Production U.S. Colt Model 1911 Army Semi-Automatic Pistol with Start Price: 4,000.00High Bid: 16,000.00Estimate: 8,000.00 - 15,000.00 This exceptional U.S. Colt Model 1911 Automatic Pistol was shipped to the Augusta Arsenal on November 15, 1912. A hand-written letter dated January 9, 1982, that accompanies the pistol states that it was the property of Brigadier General Lawrence D. Tyson of Knoxville, Tennessee. Tyson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1883 and saw military service in the Apache Wars of the 1880s. During the Spanish American War he was appointed Colonel of the 6th regiment, U.S. Volunteer Infantry and participated in the occupation of Puerto Rico. Tyson entered politics and was Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1903-1905. Prior to WWI, Tyson was a brigadier General in the Tennessee National Guard. In 1917, Tyson applied for active military service and was assigned to the 59th Brigade, 30th Infantry Division. The 30th Division served with the British in Belgium and saw some of the heaviest fighting of any U.S. troops in WWI. On September 29, 1918, the 30th Division led the British breakthrough of the Hindenburg Line. Soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division were awarded twelve Congressional Medals of Honor, more than any other division in WWI. General Tyson was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his WWI service. General Tyson's son served as a U.S. Navy aviator and was lost in action over the North Sea in October 1918. Following WWI, Tyson resumed his career in politics and was elected to the U.S. Senate for the Democratic Party in 1925. In 1926 Tyson sponsored legislation creating the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. General Lawrence D. Tyson died on August 24, 1929. The pistol has the "dull" military blue finish that was applied to Colt Model 1911 after serial number 2400. The stocks are checkered walnut with an oil finish. The pistol is complete with a two-tone, punch-and-saw cut magazine. The pistol has the early style rear sight rounded top, short hammer and early style safety lock with thin thumb piece. The barrel is blued with a rough finish on the top of the chamber and a small "H" provisional inspection mark on the chamber lip. The top of the receiver is stamped with an "H" in front of the disconnector hole and a "6" on the right side of the hole. The serial number, "No13734" is stamped on the right side of the receiver behind the disconnector hole. "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" is stamped in small letters on the left side of the receiver in front of the trigger guard. The circular "WPG" Ordnance final inspection monogram is stamped above the magazine release. A "H" provisional inspection mark is tamped on the rear of the slide above the firing pin stop. The right side of the slide is roll-stamped: "MODEL OF 1911. U.S.ARMY". The left side of the slide is roll-stamped with the Colt 1897-1911 patent dates in two unequal lines followed by: "COLT'S PT. F.A.MFG. CO./HARTFORD.CT. U.S.A." in two lines. The encircled Rampant Colt trademark is roll-stamped on the ;left side of the slide behind the grip serrations. The Model 1912 Swivel Holster is constructed of russet leather and is complete with the original tie-down strap. The flap is embossed with "US" in an oval. The back of the holster swivel hanger is stamped: "RIA/1912./T.C.C." in three lines. BBL: 5.0 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 13734 Condition: Near new. The pistol has all of the original components and retains 99% of the bright original Colt military blue finish. Wear is limited to several minor scratches on the grip strap and mainspring housing and s alight take-down scratch below the slide stop. The markings on the slide and receiver are crisp. The stocks are in excellent condition with sharp, unhandled, checkering. The magazine retains 98% of the two-tone finish. The holster is in very fine condition. The leather is dry and there is some minor flaking along the edges of the flap and hanger. The tie-down strap has some flaking and age crazing. The oval "U.S." embossing on the holster flap is strong and the RIA markings on the back of the swivel are clear. This is an exceptional and desirable 1912-production Colt Model 1911 Pistol with Model 1912 Swivel Holster documented to a prominent Tennessee politician and WWI general officer. History, desirability, and condition are all present here.
Thumbnail 3142 Framed Photograph and Signature of General "BLACK JACK" John Pershing Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,500.00 Measuring 18 1/4" wide and 16 3/4" tall this framed display contains a photograph of General John Pershing on horseback. The photograph is attached to a period matte which has been signed by Pershing directly under the photograph. The matte is embossed "Harpel / LEBANON PA". John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing was a general officer in the United States Army who led the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. Other than George Washington, Pershing is the only general to have been named General of the Armies. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Excellent. The photo and signature are clear. Two holes have been drilled on the frame at the top for mounting.
Thumbnail 3143 Exceptional World War I U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Model 1912 Holster Rig Start Price: 3,250.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 6,500.00 - 9,000.00 This excellent U.S. Colt Model 1911 Automatic Pistol was manufactured in 1917. The pistol is complete with a Colt factory letter stating it was one of a lot of 200 Model 1911 pistols shipped from Colt to the Rock Island Arsenal on May 23, 1917. The pistol is complete with a holster rig that includes: (1) a Model 1912 Swivel Holster with leg strap, (2) Mills pistol belt, (3) first aid pouch with bandage and (3) Mills magazine pouch with two lanyard loop magazines. The pistol has the pre-WWI military blue finish, checkered, oil-finished walnut stocks and two-tone, lanyard loop magazine. The markings on the slide and receiver have the Roman style letters (serifed) used until September 1917. The hammer is the long style with rounded rear edge and the safety lock is the 1914 style with a machine cut under the thumbpiece. The barrel is blued and the top of the chamber is stamped with an "H: provisional acceptance mark followed by a "P" proofmark parallel to the axis of the bore. The receiver is stamped with an "H" in front of the disconnector hole, a "G" production order mark is stamped behind the disconnector hole and a "V" assembler's mark is stamped to the right of the hole. An "H" provisional inspection mark is stamped on the rear of the slide above the firing pin hole. The serial number, "No152166" is stamped on the right side of the frame behind the slide stop hole. "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" is roll-stamped on the left side of the receiver ahead of the trigger guard. The circular "GHS" final inspection monogram of Maj. Gilbert H. Stewart is stamped above the magazine release. The right side of the slide is roll-stamped: "MODEL OF 1911.U.S.ARMY". The left side of the slide is roll-stamped with the Colt 1897-1913 patent dates in a two-lien block followed by the Colt Hartford address in two lines. The Rampant Colt trade mark is stamped behind the grip serrations on the left side of the slide. The initials "REC" are neatly stamped in Roman letters above the screw on the lower diamond of the left stock. The russet leather Model 1912 Swivel Holster is embossed with "US" in an oval on the holster flap. "ROCK ISLAND/ARSENAL/1914/H.E.K." is stamped on the back of the holster. The initials "L.M.F" are neatly carved below the arsenal marking. The pistol belt has the early blued fittings and is marked with the Mills bullet trademark and dated "JULY 1917". The Mills magazine pouch is dated "JUNE 1917". "23 C.S./49" is stenciled on the flap of the first aid pouch. The inside of the flap is stenciled with the maker's name: "P.B.& CO, 1918". BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 152166 Condition: Near new. The pistol has all of the original components and retains 99% of the original military blue finish. Wear is limited to some very minor storage marks on the sides of the slide and some light cycling marks on the barrel chamber. The stocks are in the same condition as the pistol with very sharp checkering. The markings on the slide and receiver are crisp. The magazine is in excellent condition with about 95% of the original two-tone finish. The holster is excellent condition. The medium brown leather is smooth and very fine. The U.S. marking on the flap is strong and the Rock Island Arsenal markings on the back of the holster are fully legible. The holster has the original tie-down strap with blackened buckle. The pistol belt and magazine pouch are both in fine condition with exception of the lanyard loops sticking through flap and light service wear. The spare, lanyard loop, magazines have about 85% of the original two-tone finish. The first aid pouch is in good condition but has a small tear in one corner of the flap. This is an exceptional example of a early 1917 production Colt Model 1911 pistol with excellent Model 1912 Holster rig.
Thumbnail 3144 U.S. Marine Corps Colt Model 1905 Double-Action Revolver with Original U.S.M.C. Holster Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,500.00 Manufactured in 1906, this a very nice example of one of only 926 Colt Model 1905 Double Action Revolvers purchased by the Marine Corps between 1905 and 1909 with equally rare russet leather Marine Corps holster. The Model 1905 Revolver was the first handgun manufactured specifically for the Marine Corps. This revolver was a New Model Army and Navy revolver with a modified grip frame and distinctive two-piece checkered walnut grips with a rounded contour butt. The butt is marked with the serial number: "No./545" (10545) in front of the lanyard swivel and "U.S./M.C." behind it. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line Colt Hartford address / "AUG.5.1884 NOV.6.88. MAR.5.95" patent dates. The left side of the barrel is marked "COLT.D.A.38" and the circled Rampant Colt is on the left rear of the frame above the grip. The assembly number "109" is stamped on the inside of the grip, the crane and on the cylinder latch. A trident Navy inspection mark is stamped on the cylinder face and a five-pointed star with a "W" in the center is stamped on the heel of the right grip. The left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with an inverted triangle with a "W" in the center. The revolver has the high polish Colt blue finish on the barrel, cylinder and frame. The trigger and hammer top have a niter blue finish and the sides of the hammer are polished. The ejector rod and lanyard swivel are casehardened. The russet leather "USMC" embossed full flap holster is secured by a brass snap on the flap and has a belt loop on the back secured by three round-head iron rivets. The holster has no visible marker's markings. The revolver and holster are accompanied by a WWI pattern lanyard. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 S&W Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 10545 Condition: Excellent, as partially refinished (side plate). The revolver retains 90% of the bright original high polish blue finish. There is an extremely minor patch of flaking with some light pitting on the top of the barrel and another on the cylinder, some tiny areas of minor pitting on the top strap. There is some finish wear with some scattered light pitting on the right side plate and some finish wear on the bottom of the trigger guard, right side of the trigger and on the high edges of the frame and cylinder. The grips are also excellent with some handling wear on the crisp checkered surfaces. The markings are sharp. The action is excellent. The holster is also excellent with some very minor scuffs and some moderate flex marks and edge wear. The embossed "USMC" marking on the flap is sharp and the stitching is tight. This is an attractive example of one of the rarest Colt martial revolvers with an equally rare USMC holster.
Thumbnail 3145 Two U.S. Marine Corps Bolo Knives and One World War One Era Cartridge Box Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 1) Cartridge box, brown leather construction, with no visible makers marks. The rear of the box is hand marked "E.T. Van Denson/ Lt. U.S.M.C.". With a partial pistol cartridge box, 9 rounds of "6-17" dated U.S. Cartridge Company 45 ACP ammunition and 4 rounds of Frankfort "18" dated 45 ACP. 2) U.S. "A.C.Co" 1917 bolo, 10 1/4" blade dated 1918, with a blue steel crossguard and ribbed wood grip. With a 1918 dated U.S. LF&C metal sheath with leather belt hanger. 3) U.S. Plum bolo, as 2 with leather and canvas covered metal sheath with canvas and steel hanger. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Fine, with mild scuffs and handling marks. 2) Excellent, with some mild wear overall. 3) Excellent, as 2.
Thumbnail 3146 Two Scarce U.S. Navy Aviation Jumpers and Sailor Cap Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 225.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,500.00 1) U.S. naval aviation quartermaster jumper featuring the 1st class petty officer quartermaster rating badge on the right sleeve. There are two service ribbons (World War I victory ribbon and unknown). 2) U.S. naval aviation carpenters mate jumper featuring the 1st class petty officer carpenters mate cloth rating badge on the left sleeve above wings. An illegible name is painted on the inside of the jumper. This rare aviation carpenters mate rating merged with the aviation metalsmith rating circa 1940. 3) U.S.N. Aeronautic Station sailor cap with the "C.F. NYGARD" painted on the inside of the cap. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1-2 are excellent, with a few moth holes and overall tight stitching. 3) Excellent, with the exception of some fraying of the aeronautic station ribbon.
Thumbnail 3147 Two Interwar Period United States Marine Corps Uniforms Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 1) Marine Corps dress blue tunic with an Indian head patch on a brown wool background sewn to the left sleeve and corporal chevrons and a service stripe on both sleeves. The tunic has the correct screwback collar insignia and all buttons. The inside of the jacket is stamped "Quartermaster's Dept. / U.S. Marine Corps" over a date (possibly 1922) and "1-S". The uniform comes with dress blue trousers featuring the scarlet blood stripe and a dress blue visor. The trousers are stamped "Quartermaster's Dept. / U.S. Marine Corps / 1920-1927" and "1-S". 2) Marine Corps service tunic with an Indian head patch on a brown wool background sewn to the left sleeve, corporal chevrons on both sleeves, and a service stripe on the left sleeve. The tunic has a screwback insignia on the right collar. The inside of the left sleeve is stamped "1-S" and "Quartermaster's Dept. / U.S. Marine Corps" over a date (an illegible 1920s date). The inside of the right sleeve is hand marked "H. VANDERVER". With a service visor. The Indian head patch is the insignia for the 6th Marine Regiment, an infantry regiment that is currently based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The 6th Marine Regiment was activated during World War I and was under the command of U.S. 2nd Division (Regular), American Expeditionary Force. During World War II the regiment fought in the Pacific Theater and saw combat at Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa. Decades later the regiment would see combat during the 1991 Gulf War and in support of operation Iraqi Freedom. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) The tunic is excellent with some very scattered areas of discoloration. There is some missing stitching on the inside of the right sleeve, otherwise the stitching is tight. The trousers are very fine with some areas of noticeable discoloration. The visor is very good, with a few moth holes on the wool and some age cracking on the visor. There is missing stitching located where the wool is sewn to the visor and some missing stitching for the leather visor trim. The sweat band is complete. 2) The tunic is excellent with a few scattered moth holes. The stitching is tight. The visor is excellent with a few moth holes and missing stitching for the sweat band.
Thumbnail 3148 WWI United States Marine Corps 6th Regiment Uniform Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 3,000.00 Marine Corps service tunic with an Indian head patch on a red background sewn to the left sleeve, along with a PFC rank chevron, honorable discharge chevron, and two overseas service chevrons. The Indian head is painted on the cloth star and the star is sewn to a square shaped piece of red wool. The tunic has the correct collar discs and all buttons. The inside of the tunic is stamped "3-S" and "Quartermaster's / U.S. Marine Corps / 1918-1919". The tunic comes with service uniform trousers. The inside of the waist is stamped "2-M" and "Quartermaster's Dept. / U.S. Marine Corps / 1918-1919", and the pair of trousers feature correct "U.S. MARINE CORP" buttons. A canvas United States Navy medical bag is included with this lot. The Indian head patch as featured on the original WWI Marine Corps tunic is the insignia for the 6th Marine Regiment, an infantry regiment that is currently based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The 6th Marine Regiment was activated in 1917 and was under the command of Medal of Honor holder Colonel Alertus W. Catlin. From late 1917 to early 1918, the regiment arrived in France to join the 5th Marine Regiment and 6th Machine Gun Battalion to become the 4th Brigade, U.S. 2nd Division (Regular), American Expeditionary Force. In March the regiment had its first combat experience and first combat casualties in the trenches of the Toulon Sector near Verdun. In June the 6th Regiment took part in the Battle of Belleau Wood which proved to be a landmark Marine Corps battle. For their efforts, the French government awarded all Marine units at Bealleau Wood the Croix de guerre with Palm and renamed Belleau Wood "Bois de la Brigade de Marine". Before the war ended the 6th Regiment received the Croix de guerre three times tor the actions at Belleau Wood, Soissons, and Blanc Mont, and is one of two U.S. Marine Corps units to be authorized to wear the fourragère of the croix de guerre. During World War II the regiment fought in the Pacific Theater and saw combat at Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa. Decades later the regiment would again see combat during the 1991 Gulf War and in support of operation Iraqi Freedom. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: The tunic is excellent with the exception of a patch of discoloration on the right sleeve and some scattered discoloration on the lining. The stitching is tight. The patch retains most of the paint. The trousers are also excellent with the exception of a few patches of discoloration and a minor hole on the front at the waist. The medical bag is excellent with some minor stains. The stitching is tight.
Thumbnail 3149 Grouping of Lt. G.G. MacDonald Tank Corp's Gear Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,400.00 1) U.S. M6 periscope, green painted. 2) U.S. WWI helmet with Lieutenant's bar on the front, padded leather liner, "FS 35" stamped into the underside of the brim along with the hand marking "Lt. G.G. Macdonald/ Tank Corps". 3) Mills web belt, green canvas with brass fittings, makers mark on the end hook, and a brass button on the left side of the buckle. 4) Belt, brown leather with brass fittings, a pair of suspension rings on one side, and both hand-written and stamped markings for Lt. Macdonald. 5) Canvas belt pouch, marked "L.C.C.&CO.1918" inside the flap, with a faint Lt. Macdonald stamp on the rear. 6) Mills magazine pouch, green canvas with a faint October date inside the flap, faint Macdonald stamp on the rear, and a pair of two-tone magazines. 7) Rucksack, green canvas and brown leather construction, with a pair of green canvas wraps and a short brown leather belt. 8) 37mm shell (deactivated), with the casing decorated with zig-zag floral designs, "A.E.F", "SOUVINER/ DE/ FRANCE" and "M. F./ METZ/ 1918". 9) U.S. 1911 holster, with swiveling belt loop and faint hand-marked Macdonald signature inside the flap. 10) Waltham brand wristwatch, silver body with brown leather straps, and a silver finished brass protective cage added over the jewel. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Very good, with some wear on the paper label. 2) Very good, with mild wear overall. 3) Excellent, with minor wear. 4) Very good, with a few dark areas and mild handling marks. 5) Very good, with minor stains. 6) Good, with some stains. 7) Very good, with mild wear and handling marks. 8) Fair, with a mixed patina. 9) Fair, with scuffing, stains and verdigris. The hanger shows some tears and absent rivets. 10) Very good, with some cracking of the leather, and mild wear on the cage. Not function tested.
Thumbnail 3150 Grouping of WWI Items, Including a Tank Captain's Jacket Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 1) 2 pocket watches, 1 marked "SERVICE/ RADIUM/ NEW HAVEN-U.S.A.", with a slatted guard added over the jewel, and the other marked "INGERSOLL/ MIDGET" and installed in a leather wristband. 2) Framed intelligence bulletin, dated 5 May 1918, titled "GERMAN TANK/ SKETCH of TANK used at VILLERS-BRETONNEUX/ on 24th April, 1918.", which provides a diagram of known weak points and a list of limitations of the German armor, including it's inability to cross an 8-foot trench and the note "EFFECT OF ARTILLERY: A direct hit will put the tank out of action". 3) WWI gas mask with haversack, yellow painted filter, and instruction card/ repair kit. The haversack is hand marked on the rear "A.A. Nichoson/ CAPT-INF./ U.S. ARMY". 4) Uniform jacket for a U.S. Army Captain, brown with gold cuff trim, two cuff chevrons and a red/ yellow/ gold triangle patch on the left sleeve, a silver thread and bullion tank badge on the right, Captain's bars on each shoulder, and "U.S." and tank badges on the collar. Fitted with American eagle buttons, and the Browning, King & Company label on the inside. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Fine, with some mild wear, including tearing and loss of leather on the wristband. 2) Excellent, with some creases and minor stains. 3) Very good, with mild wear and staining. 4) Excellent, with a few minor stains and small holes.
Thumbnail 3151 WWI U.S. Tanker Corps Uniform's Grouping with Very Rare WWI Camo Tanker's Helmet Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 3,000.00 1) Tanker Corps tunic. The collar has the correct "US" and tanker corps screwback disc insignia, with a tank in profile badge stitched above the right breast pocket. Sergeant rank chevrons are sewn to the right sleeve. The following are sewn to the left sleeve: tanker corps insinga tri-color triangle shoulder sleeve patch, yellow/red insignia (which is repeated on the shoulders), honorable discharge chevron, and two overseas service chevrons. 2) Tanker corps leather vest with a Fuller Sulliavan Co. label and wool lining. 3) Garrison cap with cloth tanker corps insignia (two opposing Dragons under a tank in profile). 4) Camouflage painted Brodie helmet addorn with the following painted accents: "WILD / CAT", U.S. flag, tank corps insignia marked "304 / TANK CORPS" over the dates "1917-1919", and flags inside a banner. The inside of the helmet is painted with the name "JOHN I. MARTIN". The Tank Corps saw limited use during WWI and achieved mixed results. First into combat in September 1918 at the Battle of St. Mihiel followed by the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, for instance, the 326th and 327th Tank Battalions (later renamed the 344th and 354th which were part of the 304th Tank Brigade) found their tanks running out of fuel crossing the battlefield or suffered setbacks trying to cross the terrain. Equipped with British Mark V tanks, the 301st Battalion ended with 10 of the 34 tanks participating in the Battle of S. Quentin Canal making it to the rallying point. Some of the lost tanks were shelled before the advancement, while others were lost crossing an unreported British minefield. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Very fine, with some very scattered moth holes with more extensive moth damage near the waist which shows some repairs. 2) Very fine, showing some flex wear and some minor scratches on the leather. The wool lining shows mild wear with the label in poor condition. 3) Excellent, showing some minor wear at the front. 4) Very fine, with most of the paint remaining. The helmet is without a liner and chinstrap.
Thumbnail 3152 1914 Patent Dated Model 1911 Swivel Safety Holster Start Price: 225.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 600.00 - 900.00 This brown leather swivel safety holster for a Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol was manufactured by Audley in 1914. The back of the body is stamped "AUDLEY / PATENTED / OCT. 19. 1914". Retains a functioning spring loaded steel catch in the body of the holster. Complete with a tie down strap. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Excellent. There is some very minor flex wear and some scattered minor handling marks. The swivel has some flaking and some flex wear.
Thumbnail 3153 Two Scarce Mills Canvas Model 1911 Holsters Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 Patented in 1914 and manufactured by the Mills Equipment Company, these holsters were designed for the 1911 pistol. They are made of durable canvas with a riveted blued brass cap on the toe which is marked with the Mills bullet logo over "PATENTED JUN. 16; 14,. / JUN. 30; 14. SEPT. 15; 14." on one and "the Mills bullet logo over "PAT'D -JUN. 16;14 / JUN. 30;14" on the other. The holsters were never adopted by the United States and were available for private purchase in the U.S. Some of these holsters were however adopted by the Canadian government. They are fitted with a brass hanger secured by two rivets and brass flap snap and the edges have a double stitched overlay with two reinforcement rivets below the snap peg. Both holsters are marked with the Mills bullet logo over "1914" on the inside of the flap, one has an unrecognizable "C" stomp and the other has two unrecognizable stamps on the inside of the flap, possible Canadian markings. One holster also has a 1917 dated Mills belt loop hanger. Reportedly Mills and Audley holsters were purchased privately by USMC officers. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Both are very fine. Both brass toes retain most of the original blue finish with an aged patina on the exposed brass. One of the holsters is a bit darker than the other and both show very little signs of wear or use. All rivets are secure and the stitching is tight.
Thumbnail 3154 U.S. Marine Corps Model 1911 Dismounted Holster Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 This U.S. Marine Corps drop down holster is for a Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol has no arsenal marking. The front of the flap is embossed "U.S.M.C." in an oval. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine. There is some very minor flex wear along with some scattered minor handling marks. The stitching is tight.
Thumbnail 3155 U.S. Marine Corps Model 1911 Swivel Holster Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 This U.S. Marine Corps drop down holster for a Model 1911 Semi-Automatic pistol has no arsenal marking. The front of the flap is embossed "U.S.M.C." in an oval. Complete with tie down strap. USMC swivel holsters are extremely rare. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Fine. There is some minor flex wear and some minor handling marks. The stitching is tight.
Thumbnail 3156 Scarce WWII Model 1917 U.S Shotgun Shell Pouch with Shells Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 This is a nice example of a Model 1917 shotgun shell pouch. The pouch is made of canvas and has the original adjustable shoulder sling. The manufacturers name, "PROGRESSIVE" is stamped on the inside of the flap over the date "1918". The flap is secured by a snap fastener. The 12 gauge shells were held in 32 internal web loops. In the pouch are 32 spent brass Winchester 12 gauge shells head stamped "WINCHESTER / No12". This pouch is not easily found and therefore is very desirable and sought after. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine with a few minor stains. All of the stitching is tight. The shoulder strap is excellent. A key item to display in any military shotgun collection.
Thumbnail 3157 The Finest Known Identified U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle with Shipping Case Accesso Start Price: 6,000.00High Bid: 17,000.00Estimate: 15,000.00 - 30,000.00 Dated "2-14" on the Springfield Armory barrel, this rifle comes with the original hardwood shipping case with original packing Springfield material, bearing the markings "1/ U.S. RIFLE CAL. 30 M.03/ STARGAUGED" on each side, the "flaming bomb" on each end, and a faded shipping label on the lid, along with the painted markings "From:/ Lt. C.H. Jones/ U.S.S GRESHAM/ Boston, Mass." and "To./ Lt. C.S. Root/ EAST BERLIN. CONN.". As the distinctive markings of the Star Gauge rifles were chiefly introduced post-1921, verifying this as the original case for this rifle is difficult. Research into the Lieutenants on the lid has produced few results, though the Gresham has been identified. Laid down in March of 1943 as the Willoughby, a Barnegat-class seaplane tender which was reclassified as a Patrol Torpedo (PT) Boat tender during assembly. Operating in the Pacific Theater, Willoughby participated in Battle of Leyte Gulf, and the campaigns of Luzon, Palawan and Borneo. Shortly after the war, Willoughby was transferred from the Navy to the Coast Guard, where it was reclassified U.S.S. Gresham. Serving from 1947 to 1973, highlights of the Gresham's career include transporting Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev during his tour of San Francisco Bay in 1959, and acted as flagship of Coast Guard Squadron Three during Operation Market Time, a joint Navy/ Coast Guard operation to cut down the costal arms and munitions traffic in Vietnam. The rifle is fitted with a hooded blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight, with a crisp "J.S.A." cartouche on the left side of the straight grip stock, milled components, and a checkered flat buttplate. Included with the rifle is a brown leather Rock Island sling dated 1908, a swiveling brass cleaning rod, a brown leather U.S. rifle cartridge box, a brown shoulder patch with "(rifle)/ A" in brown thread, and 2 bayonets, a 1911 dated Springfield (16" blade, 1911 dated leather Rock Island sheath) and a 1914 Springfield (15 3/4", leather tipped canvas sheath). BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30-06 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 593836 Condition: Near new, with a few minor handling marks on the 99% plus original blue finish, limited to some screwdriver marks on the trigger guard assembly and some brightness on the bolt. Stock is excellent, with some light spotting around the receiver, and a few small chips. Case is very good, with hinges and a lock mounted on the lid, scattered chips and dents. Bayonets are both excellent, and the leather goods are very fine, with mild scuffs. Mechanically excellent. As the headline stated, this is the finest. What is the best worth?
Thumbnail 3158 Historic U.S. Colt Model 1911 Pistol, Issued to Ensign Lucian Hunt, of the U.S.S. Oklahoma, During t Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 7,500.00 According to the included factory letter, this pistol was one of 500 delivered to the U.S. Ordnance Depot at Camp Devens, Ayer, Massachusetts on 14 December 1918, and according to a provenance letter supplied by Lucian Hunt, U.S. Navy (Retired), this pistol was on his person during the events of 7 December 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor. On that morning, then-Ensign Hunt was a junior gunnery officer for the Battleship Oklahoma, and was returning from shore leave when the Japanese initiated there attack. By the time he arrived, the Oklahoma had taken several torpedo hits, so Hunt joined with other members of his crew on the Battleship Maryland, manning anti-aircraft guns against the Japanese attackers. Following the dispersal of the enemy aircraft, Ensign Hunt assembled with other survivors on Ford Island, where he was tasked with running a detail to load the undamaged ships with ammunition in preparation for immediate departure. After 5 days, Hunt was reassigned to Fort Ruger, at Diamond Head, Oahu, to give the recently activated National Guardsmen manning the shore batteries instruction in ship recognition and fire control an assignment which took the following 2 months. Returning to shipboard gunnery duty for the Aleutian and Southwest Pacific campaigns, Hunt was retrained in 1943 as a Naval Aviator, operating Catalina Flying Boats, B-24 Liberator heavy bombers and carrier-launched aircraft for the remaining 15 years of his Navy career. Retaining the pistol after his separation, Hunt carried it during his career as an airline executive, which involved overseas travel. Though never fired in anger, this pistol provided Hunt with a "keen sense of self security" during his service and travels. The pistol has late World War One finish, markings and production features, with the two-line, two-block address and patent markings on the left side of the slide divided by the Rampant Colt, "MODEL OF 1911.U.S.ARMY" on the reverse, a conjoined "HP" atop the chamber, and the "eagle/ S17" inspection marks and "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" markings on the frame. Equipped with a wide checkered borderless hammer, thick thumb safety, long smooth trigger, smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop, and heart-shaped grip openings. Grips are checkered, with smooth diamond patterns around the screws. The holster rig consists of a 1918 dated Grafton & Knight Model 1916 brown leather holster, a tan canvas Mills web belt, and a matching colored Mills magazine pouch, dated November 1918, with a pair of two-tone magazines. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 549863 Condition: Excellent, with 97% plus original late World War I Colt Military brush blue finish, showing a small amount of wear on the high edges and on the grip straps, and minor flaking around the front sight, as is typical of late-war Colts. Grips are very fine, lightly varnished at some point, and showing a few small pressure dents and battering of the screws, but featuring sharp checkering overall. The accoutrements are very good, with some staining of the pouch and mild scuffs and verdigris on the holster. Mechanically excellent. A superb representative example of a post-World War One production 1911 pistol, and an artifact of one of the pivotal moments in the history of the 20th Century.
Thumbnail 3159 Grouping of U.S. Accoutrements, Mostly From World War I Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,500.00 1) Canteen and cover made by L.N. Gross Co. and dated "2-1918". 2) Leather pattern hip holster with "US" embossed on the flap and "G.&K. / 1917 / F.I.C." stamped on the back. 3) G.P.I & Co. canvas bag dated "7-18". 4) Warner Bros. Co. canvas ammunition carrier dated "MARCH 1918", along with "DSR" stamped on the back. 5) Dual magazine pouch stamped "R.H. LONG / 10-18" on inside of flap and illegible stamping on back. 6) Dual magazine pouch with illegible stamping on inside of flap and "EV. GRIEK" stamped on the back. 7) Dual magazine pouch stamped "M.M.S." and "R.H. LONG / [illegible]" on the inside of the flap. 8) OMO pouch dated 1918. 9) Unmarked ammunition belt. 10) Pair of Calin Fashions of America Inc. spats dated "9-2-42". 11) WWI experimental rig with a Russell dual magazine pouch dated "MAY / 1918". BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Overall 1 and 4-11 are very fine to excellent showing some very minor wear and some stains. 3 has a few patches of gray residue on the front. 2 is fine with some minor handing marks and creases near the toe.
Thumbnail 3160 Grouping of Aviation Themed Plates Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 225.00Estimate: 650.00 - 1,300.00 1) Three 6 3/8" diameter plates produced by Etruria Mellor & Co. and featuring scenes of St. Nick riding a balloon and air dropping candy to children. 2) Bing & Grondahl produced 7" diameter plate celebrating the 1926 military exploratory flight from Copenhagen to Tokyo. 3) Royal produced 8" diameter plate celebrating the 1926 military exploratory flight form Copenhagen to Tokyo. 4) Royal produced 8" plate celebrating the July 1910 flight from Copenhagen to Malmo. 5) 6 3/8" diameter Danish plate produced by unknown maker, "Det Danske Petroleums-Aktieselskab" (Danish Petrol Stock Company), with image of biplane dated 1910. 6) Four plates with hand painted balloon illustrations. 7) 10 3/8" diameter plate made in France depicting a balloon with a crew firing a cannon. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1 one fine, showing crazed glazing and traces of the gold border remaining, with one plate having a couple hairline cracks. 2-4 are excellent with some scattered very minor edge wear. 5 is fine with crazed glazing. 6 has the following conditions: one plate is very fine with a few missing small chips, 2 plates are fair to good with several repairs, one plate is very good with some chipping. 7 is excellent.
Thumbnail 3161 Five Vintage Motorcycle Catalogs Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 1) Hendee Manufacturing Co. Indian Motorcycle catalog dated 1918, 23 pg catalog with military themed cover. 2) Hendee Manufacturing Co. Indian Side Car catalog, 11 pg catalog. 3) Hendee Manufacturing Co. Indian Motorcycle catalog for 1913 models, 24 pg catalog. 4) Hendee Indian Side Car catalog ("Your Own Private Line Between 'Here' and 'There'"), 16 pg catalog. 5) Miami Cycle & Mfg. Co. Flying Merkel catalog, 16 pg catalog. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Is very fine with some wear to the spine. 2) Is fine with some creases and cover partially attached. 3) Is very fine with the exception of a missing upper right corner. 4) Is good with taped spine, loose pages, some water stains, and a minor tear on the cover. The catalog has been folded. 5) Is very good with water stains. The five catalogs retain all pages.
Thumbnail 3162 Four U.S. Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Lieutenant Colonel Rank Insignia Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,500.00 Produced circa World War I. Measuring 7/8" across and 1" tall, each insignia is a finely rendered maple leaf, with detail down to the individual veins. On the back of each is a hinged pin and the marking "TIFFANY & Co/ MAKERS/ STERLING/ M" on the right side. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Excellent, with an attractive aged patina overall.
Thumbnail 3163 WWI Era U.S. Air Service Helmet and Patches Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 U.S. Air Service camouflage painted Brodie helmet with painted red, blue and white roundel and painted Third Army insignia. Created after the WWI armistice, the Air Service, Third Army provided aviation support to the army of occupation and consisted of veteran units transferred from the First Army Air Service. The helmet has a chin strap and liner. The following WWI U.S patches are included: Air Service red, blue and white roundel on a wool background, Air Service red, blue and white roundel (no background), Air Service PFC rank insignia on a wool background, and 1st Army insignia. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: The Brodie helmet is excellent with most of the paint remaining. The liner is detached from one side. The patches are excellent.
Thumbnail 3164 Grouping of U.S. Army Badges and Patches, Chiefly Aviation Themed Start Price: 225.00High Bid: 475.00Estimate: 600.00 - 1,200.00 1) Two golden bullion patches, one of an eagle in flight and one propeller, both on felt backings. 2) Three U.S. eagle screwback pins, brass. 3) 12 Army Air Service pins, all but two screwback, brass and brass with silver propellers. 4) Screwback pin, Air Service logo over "VPI". 5) Two Air Service pins with enamel Service Flag (one blue star) attachments. 6) Two "U.S." pins, one screwback. 7) One Signal Corps pin. 8) Four Signal Corps Aviation pins, 2 screwback. 9) One winged "U.S." pin. 10) One Aircraft Industrial Service screwback pin. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: One of the Air Service pins is missing it's back and the patches show some minor wear and material loss, otherwise all items are very fine or better.
Thumbnail 3165 WWI Adolph Treidler YWCA Poster Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 475.00Estimate: 300.00 - 600.00 30" x 40" WWI YWCA "For Every Fighter a Woman Worker" propaganda poster illustrated by Adolph Treidler and produced for the United War Work Campaign, circa 1918. See image. Treidler illustrated posters for both World Wars and was an illustrator for Pierce Arrow. He died in 1981. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine, showing wear and a few small tears along the edges. The colors remain vivid and bright.
Thumbnail 3166 WWI U.S. Aviators Group Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,500.00 1) Two United States Reserve pins, darkened brass with no makers marks. 2) Two "U.S." pins, as 1. 3) U.S. eagle hat badge, with screwback pin. 3) Two First Lieutenant's pins, 1" long marked "PB&B" and "STERLING" on the rear. 4) First Lieutenant pin, as 3, 5/8" long. 5) Two U.S. Army Signal Corps pins, darkened brass, no makers marks. 6) Two Army Signal Corps Aviation Badges, as 5 with silver wings. 7) 2 aviation pins, marked "STERLING" on the rear. 8) Aviation pin, as 7 with addition of a sterling silver and enamel Service Flag with one blue star. 9) Very desirable Dallas type aviation wing. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: #5 shows some mild damage, some bending of #6, otherwise all are very good or better.
Thumbnail 3167 Six Aviation Themed Badges Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 475.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 1) U.S. Air Force Enlisted Crewman Badge, 1 3/4" wide, silver construction, with "WALLACE/ BISHOP/ SILVER/ BRISBANE" stamped on the rear. 2) Aviation badge with winged serpent of the 102nd Aero Squadron, marked "D&C/ STERLING" on the rear, with a design of a winged serpent with "102" on the front. 3) 2 aviator wings, each 1 1/2" across with "STERLING" on the rear. 4) Aviator badge, 1 5/8" wide, brass, with "St DIZIER" on a banner. St. Dizier is a Commune in North-Eastern France. 5) Aviator badge, brass, 1 5/8" wide with screwback pin. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: All are excellent.
Thumbnail 3168 Wartime Print Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 Print, "TO YOU FROM FAILING HANDS WE THROW THE TORCH; BE YOURS TO HOLD IT HIGH" by J. Lymer, with 1944 date and General Cable Corporation markings. A GI with a .45 pistol is rarely seen in WWII posters. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very good or better, with some minor staining and foxing.
Thumbnail 3169 Twenty Early Army Air Service/ Signal Corps Aviation Wings, and a Aviator's Helmet and Gloves Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 1) Six pairs of Army Air Service aviation wings, none with makers marks. 2) Fourteen Army Signal Corps aviation wings, 8 with wings, one with wings and propeller, 3 with wings and globe, one with wings and a shield, and one with wings and a balloon. 3) Black leather aviator's helmet with brown fur inner lining and a fabric chinstrap, and a pair of fur lined leather aviators gloves. According to information provided by the consignor, this set was the property of a Lt Raymond Wilson (photo included), a pilot with the 12th Aero Squadron. Established in 1917 as the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron, the 12th remains in service to this day, having performed aerial photography in both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War Europe, Kuwait and Iraq. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: One of the Signal Corps wings has a broken pin, with all others in very fine to excellent condition. Both the helmet and gloves are also excellent, showing some minor wear and handling marks.
Thumbnail 3170 WWII U.S. Tanker Corps Uniform Grouping Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 1) Winter combat tanker jacket with a 2nd Armored patch and the inside is hand marked "S.G.M. / 32033715". First pattern with patch pockets featuring horizontal openings. During WWII the 2nd Armored Division took 94,151 prisoners of war, liberated 22,538 Allied prisoners of war, shot down or damaged on the ground 266 enemy aircraft, and destroyed or captured uncountable thousands of enemy tanks and other equipment and supplies. The division was recognized for distinguished service and bravery with 9,369 individual awards, including two medals of honor, twenty-three distinguished service crosses, 2,302 silver stars and nearly 6,000 purple hearts. The division was also twice cited by the Belgian Government and for the next 50 years division soldiers wore the fourragere of the Belgian Croix de Guerre. 2) Winter combat trousers or "tanker overalls" with size label stapled to the inside of the back ("TROUSERS / MEDIUM / 34-37") and three other size label stapled to the outside of the trousers. First pattern with suspenders stitched to the overalls on both front and back. 3) Winter combat trousers or "tanker overalls" with the inside hand marked "PAGE". Second pattern with attachment hardware in the front, suspender adjustment clips, and a groin zipper for relief. 4) Cloth winter combat helmet, size small 6 1/2-6 7/8. Funk Bros. Hat & Cap Co. label dated March 2, 1942. Comes with a photocopy of the Quartermaster Corps specifications for the cloth winter combat helmet, dated February 10, 1941. The purpose of this cloth helmet was to give protection against the cold while being worn under the crash helmet. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Overall 1-4 are very fine. 1 has a few repairs to the collar, waist band and cuffs, along with a repaired tear on the back near the collar. 3 has a missing bib stud and a few mild stains.
Thumbnail 3171 Eisenhower and His Biggest Gamble of the War- The Normandy Invasion Posters Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 650.00 - 950.00 1) Wartime bond drive poster, "BUY THAT INVASION BOND!" by R. Moore, 28" x 20", with 1944 production date on the bottom. 2) Print, "General Dwight D. Eisenhower" by Thomas Hagerty Webb, 26" x 33 1/2", with New York publisher's address at the bottom. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Both are very good or better, with some minor staining and foxing.
Thumbnail 3172 Extraordinary 1941 Production World War II U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 4,000.00High Bid: 12,000.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 20,000.00 This is most likely the finest known U.S. World War II Colt Model 1911A1 Automatic Pistol. It was shipped from Colt to the Springfield Armory on May 29, 1941. The pistol has the Colt military blue finish and is fitted with brown checkered "Coltwood" plastic stocks. This is one of the last Colt Model 1911A1 pistols with a blued finish and one of the first pistols with plastic stocks. Colt officially initiated use of the Type II phosphate finish (parkerizing) at Model 1911A1 serial number 729993 although the blued finish ("Type III black oxide military finish") continued to be used through serial number 760000. Colt started using the plastic Coltwood stocks at about serial number 725000. The pistol has the original pre-war components, milled trigger with serrated face, short wide-spur hammer, Model 1924 slide stop, checkered mainspring housing and Improved Model 1911 front sight. The barrel has a full blue finish and is marked: "COLT 45 AUTO" on the lower left side of the chamber and has a "P" proofmark stamped on the left side of the barrel lug. The Coltwood stocks have reinforcing rings around the screw holes but lack the interior strengthening ribs found on later Coltwood stocks. Single digit mold numbers are present on the inside of the stocks. The magazine is the commercial pattern issued with pre-war, U.S. contract, Model 1911A1 pistols; it has a full blue finish, pinned base and is marked, "COLT/45 AUTO" on the floor plate. The receiver has a polished feed ramp and is stamped with the Robert Sears inspection mark ("R.S." in a rectangle) to the right of the disconnector hole. A "G" production order mark is stamped immediately below the inspection mark. The serial number, "730/964" is stamped on the rear of the slide in two lines above and below the firing pin hole. The right side of the receiver is marked: "UNITED STATES PROPERTY/No730964" in two lines behind the slide stop hole. "M1911A1 U.S. ARMY" is roll-stamped on the right side of the receiver in front of the slide-stop hole. The Ordnance "R.S." final inspection mark is stamped on the left side of the receiver below the slide stop. A "P" proofmark is stamped below the magazine release. The left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with the Colt "T" assembler's mark above the Colt triangle "V/P" proofmark. A "P" proofmark is stamped on the top of the slide ahead of the rear sight. The left side of the slide is roll-stamped with the two-line, elongated Colt 1897-1913 patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt trademark and "COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.CO./HARTFORD, CT.U.S.A." in two-lines. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: brown plastic checkered Serial Number: 730964 Condition: Unissued. The pistol has all of the original components and retains 99% plus of the crisp original blue finish. The grips and magazine are in the same condition as the slide and receiver. The pistol remains in exceptional condition and shows minimal handling marks. Pre-world war II, 1941 production pistols were typically subject to the most service use and are very difficult to find in excellent condition. This is an outstanding example of a 1941 production, "R.S." inspected, Colt Model 1911A1 Automatic Pistol. This is the finest U.S. Colt 1911A1 World War II we have ever offered.
Thumbnail 3173 Framed Photograph and Signed Correspondence of General George S. Patton Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 Measuring 22" wide and 15" tall, this framed display contains two items. On the left is a black and white picture of General Patton in uniform, 4-Star rank displayed prominently on his helmet, 7 1/8" wide and 9" tall. On the right is a letter, similar dimensions, on letterhead for the Office of the Commanding officer of Fort Myer, Virginia, dated 3 May 1939, addressed to a Laurence Wilson, Vice President of the Fries, Beall and Sharp Company, from a then-Colonel George Patton, thanking him for a prior letter and informing him that a skeet competition would begin in the next week. Appointed as commander of Fort Myer in the 1930's, Patton would be moved to take command of the 2nd Armored Brigade barely more than a year after this letter was sent. On the back of the frame is a photocopy of another letter from Patton, this one on Third United States Army letterhead, dated 6 March 1945 and addressed from then-Lieutenant General Patton to Major R.T. Shelby of the 90th Division. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Excellent, with light wear on the frame. Both items within are excellent, with a few crease lines on the letter. The most famous U.S. General of WWII.
Thumbnail 3174 Exceptional World War II "W.B." Inspected Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with General Offic Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 6,500.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 6,500.00 This unissued U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Automatic Pistol was manufactured by Colt in 1942 and shipped to Springfield Armory as part of a lot of 3,350 pistols on August 3, 1942. The pistol has a parkerized finish with blued barrel and brown plastic checkered "Coltwood" stocks. The machined trigger has a knurled face, the slide stop, safety lock and main spring housing are checkered and the short, wide spur hammer has a knurled spur. The pistol is complete with a blued/parkerized magazine marked: "COLT/45 AUTO" on the bottom of the floor plate. The receiver feed ramp is bright. The right side of the receiver is roll-stamped: "UNITED STATES PROPERTY/No802487 behind the slide stop hole and "M1911A1 U.S.ARMY" in front of it. The left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with a "W" assembler's mark over the Colt "Triangle/VP" proofmark. The Ordnance final inspection mark consisting of the initials "W.B." in a rectangle is stamped below the slide stop. A "P" proofmark is stamped to the rear of the magazine release. A "P" proofmark is stamped on the top of the slide. The right side of the slide is roll-stamped with the elongated Colt 1897-1913 patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt trademark and "COLT"S PT. F.A.MFG.CO./HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." in two lines. The serial number, "802/487" is stamped on the rear of the slide above and below the firing pin hole. The barrel is stamped: "COLT 45 AUTO" on the lower left side of the chamber and has a "P" proofmark on the left side of the lug. A large "G" production order mark is stamped on the underside of the barrel ahead of the lug. The right side of the receiver correctly does not have the Ordnance escutcheon stamped on the right side of Colt Model 1911A1 pistols after serial number 830000. The early Coltwood grips have reinforcing rings around the screw holes and mold numbers on the inside but lack the interior strengthening ribs found on later grips. The pistol is accompanied by a U.S. General Officer's Model 1916 Holster and belt hanger. The holster is made of high grade russet lather and has gold-plated brass rivets, flap finial and belt hook. The holster, correctly, is not embossed with "US" on the flap and has no visible marker's marks. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: parkerized Grips: brown plastic checkered Serial Number: 802487 Condition: Un-issued. The pistol appears to be un-issued and retains virtually all of the original parkerized finish. Considerable shipping grease remains on the pistol in protected areas. The barrel has nearly 100% of the blue finish and the bore is bright. All of the markings on the slide and receiver are crisp. The stocks are in near mint condition with perfect screws. The General Officer's Holster is in excellent plus condition and shows no service wear. This is a nearly new example of a early WWII production, "W.B." inspected Colt Model 1911A1 Automatic Pistol with General Officer Holster. One can only find one as good, but not better.
Thumbnail 3175 Framed and Autographed Picture of General Omar N. Bradley Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,500.00 Measuring 12 1/4" wide and 13 1/2" tall, this framed display contains a single photo, 7 1/2" wide and 8 3/8" tall, set into an off-white matte. The photograph depicts General Omar Bradley, in uniform, seated, with the text "Fabian Bachrach" at the bottom and the signature "To Mrs. Jerbina Hubbard/ with best wishes/ Omar N Bradley". In the picture, Bradley is wearing his 4-star rank, suggesting the picture was taken circa 1945-1949. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Excellent, with a pair of screwholes on the frame, and a small amount of wear on the picture.
Thumbnail 3176 Spectacular Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 4,750.00 This is a nice example of a Model 1902 Military pistol manufactured in 1916. The left side of the slide is marked with Colt's second style two block, two line address and patent marking, "PATENTED / APR. 20, 1897. SEPT. 9, 1902" "COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.CO./ HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right side of the slide is marked "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE .38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" in two lines and the serial number is marked on the left side of the slide. The left side of the trigger guard is stamped with a small "1" at the rear of the trigger guard bow and the Colt "VP/Triangle" proofmark on the upper left front. The magazine is blued and stamped "CAL .38/ COLT" on the floor plate. The pistol features the high polish Colt commercial blue finish, with casehardened hammer, blue barrel with bright chamber and is fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "Colt" in a ribbon at the top and the Rampant Colt in the center of the grip. The accompanying Colt factory letter verifies the major features, with the grips "Not Listed" and that it was shipped as one of 5 sent to A. Baldwin & Company of New Orleans on June 21, 1916. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 38776 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 98% plus original high polish blue finish, with some edge wear on the muzzle and end of the slide, some high edge wear. Very small areas of light spotting on the slide and thinning on the grip straps. The hammer retains almost all of the original brilliant case colors. The grips are also excellent, with a few minor ding and scuffs, with crisp checkering. The markings are clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3177 Excellent Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Hammerless Pistol with Pearl Grips and Colt Box Start Price: 950.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,900.00 - 2,500.00 Manufactured in 1920. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line address and patent dates with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, and "COLT AUTOMATIC/ CALIBRE 25" on the right side of the slide. The front upper left side of the trigger guard is stamped "1" over the Colt /VP" proof and "91" on the opposite. Standard fixed sights, full nickel finish and fitted with smooth pearl grips with Colt medallions. Complete with a Colt hinged lid box with correct end label and instruction sheet. BBL: 2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 25 ACP Finish: nickel Grips: mother of pearl Serial Number: 235993 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 99% original nickel finish with light handling marks. The grips are also excellent with a small minor scratch above the left side medallion. The box is fair, with some heavy wear, separated corners on the lid and a detached lid edge, (in the box). Mechanically excellent. The markings are sharp.
Thumbnail 3178 Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 Manufactured in 1914. This pistol has the square butt, slide lock on the left side of the slide, lanyard swivel and eight-round magazine that distinguish it from the Colt Model 1902 "Sporting" pistol. Features rear slide serrations, blue barrel and unmarked blue magazine, (SSN scratched on the spine). Left side of the slide is marked with the standard two block, two line patent dates and Hartford address, with the circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations. Standard two line caliber markings on the right side of the slide. The left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with a "6" assembler's mark on the lower rear and the Colt "VP/triangle" proofmark on the front top. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" in a banner at the top and the Rampant Colt in a circle in the center. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt auto Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 31678 Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 75% plus original blue finish with scattered minor thinning, wear on the front of the slide and high edges and a small amount of minor spotting on the right side of the frame. Overall there are a few scattered minor dings and scratches. The grips are very good with a few minor dings and overall crisp checkering. The markings remain clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3179 Incredibly Historic Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol, former property of Major Henry A. Court Start Price: 4,000.00High Bid: 12,000.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 20,000.00 Delivered by Colt to Springfield Armory during October of 1942, this pistol was the property of United States Marine Corps Major Henry Alexius Courtney, Jr, and was delivered to his family along with his other personal effects. Born in Duluth, Minnesota in 1916, Courtney was a lawyer in civilian life before joining the Marine Reserves in 1940. Originally in charge of a reserve company from his hometown, Courtney would lead a Company of the 1st Marine Division in the Guadacanal Campaign, and become Executive Officer of the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Regiment, 6th Marine Division for the Battle of Okinawa. During this battle, Major Courtney led a night attack on Sugar Loaf Hill, a critical strong point in the Japanese defenses and one of the most hotly contested locations on the island, taking a small contingent of men to disrupt a potential Japanese counterattack during the night of May 14, 1945. During this attack, Maj. Courtney personally destroyed a large number of enemy defensive positions before cresting Sugar Loaf and discovering a large gathering of Japanese soldiers, whom he promptly attacked. While organizing his men and assisting casualties, Maj. Courtney was struck down by enemy mortar fire. From the Medal of Honor citation: "Although instantly killed by a hostile mortar burst while moving among his men, Maj. Courtney, by his astute military acumen, indomitable leadership, and decisive action in the face of overwhelming odds, had contributed essentially to the success of the Okinawa campaign". Fixed sights, with the two line, two block Colt markings on the left side divided by the Rampant Colt, "P" ahead of the rear sight, and matching number around the firing pin. "W.B" inspected frame, with "60" and "1/ VP" on the trigger guard, "P" near the magazine catch, and "UNITED STATES PROPERTY M1911A1 U.S.ARMY" on the right side over the serial number. Equipped with a checkered wide hammer, milled trigger, checkered slide catch and thumb safety, long grip safety, arched checkered mainspring housing with lanyard loop, reinforced Colt grips, a full blue commercial magazine, and a blue "COLT 45 AUTO/ P" marked barrel. Included with the pistol are a green canvas web belt and a brown leather "BOYT/ 44" holster, a letter from John C. Courtney, Henry Courtney's brother, who identifies the pistol, holster and belt as the Major's personal items, and a large number of other papers, including a photocopy of the July 1991 edition of U.S. Martial Arms Collector and Springfield Research Newsletter, which featured this pistol, a copy of the Medal Citation from the Commandant of the Marine Corps, copies of several articles related to the Major and his assault on Sugar Loaf Hill, and the books "Okinawa: Victory in the Pacific" by Major Chas. Nichols and "History of the Sixth Marine Division" by Bevan Cass, both with pages relevant to the Major flagged. Please note that while Marine Corps records confirm this as being Major Courtney's pistol, the sidearm he had with him during the Sugar Loaf attack was retained by the Marine Corps. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: parkerized Grips: plastic Serial Number: 827363 Condition: Excellent plus, showing 99% plus original parkerized finish, with only minor holster wear. The barrel shows a minimal amount of cycling wear, with over 97% of the original blue finish. Grips are excellent, with sharp checkering. The holster has been oiled, with a medium russet color overall, minor scuffs, and strong markings, with the web belt in similar condition. Mechanically excellent. A superb example of a "WB" inspected 1911A1 pistol, with immeasurable value as an artifact from the Battle of Okinawa.
Thumbnail 3180 Rare Second Type Springfield Armory Gallery Practice Pistol Start Price: 7,000.00High Bid: 12,000.00Estimate: 14,000.00 - 22,500.00 This is a very rare example of a prototype Second Type .22 caliber Gallery Practice Semi-Automatic Pistol manufactured by Springfield Armory in January 1919. Springfield Armory Manufactured a total of twenty-five Second Type, .22 Long Rifle Gallery Practice Pistols. Although the pistols performed adequately in tests at Springfield Armory; troop trials by the Infantry School of Arms and the Cavalry Board revealed problems with ejection, feeding and binding breech blocks. As a result of the initials tests the magazines were modified and the pistols were re-submitted for testing in 1923. When the second trials resulted in additional functioning problems; the Army re-examined the design and made the decision to abandon the Springfield Gallery Practice Pistol and await the development of the Colt Ace. The Gallery Practice Pistol was based on a design submitted by J.H. Carl in 1914 and utilized a standard M1911 receiver, fixed slide and barrel, sliding breech block and seven-shot magazine. The pistol has a blue finish and is fitted with standard, checkered, walnut grips. The pistol is complete with a Second Type magazine with a loading assist button on the right side. This pistol, receiver serial number 500781, is identified as "Unit Number 8" on page 449 of U.S. MILITARY AUTOMATIC PISTOLS by Edward S. Meadows. The pistol slide is numbered "24" and the breech block and magazine are numbered "21". Meadows indicated that only one of the five Second Type Gallery Practice Pistols that he examined was still on the receiver listed in the Springfield Armory records and he speculated that parts may have been switched between pistols during the testing process. The right side of the pistol slide is stamped: "U.S. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY NO. 24" along the bottom edge. The numeral "4" is reversed. The Springfield Armory eagle and shield motif is partially visible next to the breech block cut-out. The lower left side of the slide is stamped "22 CAL LONG RIFLE". The right side of the receiver is roll-stamped with the serial number "500781". "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" is roll-stamped on the left side of the slide ahead of the trigger guard and the "Eagle Head/S12" final inspection mark is stamped above the magazine release. The unit number "21" is stamped on the left side of the breech block. Unit numbers "10" and "21" are stamped on the left side of the magazine above the floor plate. BBL: 5 Inch Stock: Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 500781 Condition: Fine. The pistol retains 30% of the Arsenal blue finish. The balance is a blue gray patina. There is some light pitting on the upper edge of the lightning groove on the left side of the slide. The magazine retains about 60% of the blue finish and shows moderate handling wear. The markings on the receiver, slide and breech block are clear. The grips are in very good overall condition and show moderate handling wear. This is an extremely rare example of a limited production, prototype Springfield, Second Type Gallery Practice Pistol. This is a historically significant pistol that would be a standout piece in any advanced Model 1911 or U.S. martial pistol collection.
Thumbnail 3181 Exceptional World War II Production U.S. Navy Shipped Colt Service Model Ace Pistol in Original Box Start Price: 2,750.00High Bid: 8,500.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 8,500.00 Originally shipped to the Naval Supply Depot of Norfolk, VA on 5 July 1945. Blade front and adjustable rear sights, with the two line address and patent dates on the left side of the slide next to the Rampant Colt and model markings on the right. "G.H.D." inspected frame, with "R/ VP" and "90" on the trigger guard, and "UNTIED STATES PROPERTY" on the right over the serial number. Fitted with a thin checkered hammer, stamped trigger, arched serrated mainspring housing and reinforced Coltwood grips. With a brown shipping box hand numbered to gun and an instruction sheet/ parts list. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 22 LR Finish: parkerized Grips: plastic Serial Number: SM10186 Condition: Excellent plus, with 99% plus original parkerized finish, showing a very small amount of handling and storage marks. Grips are equally excellent. Box shows a few minor spots of wear. Mechanically excellent. An extrodinary example of a highly desirable WWII Colt Service Model Ace!
Thumbnail 3182 General Officers Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol Issued To Brigadier General Start Price: 1,600.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 7,000.00 This General Officers Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless was issued to Brigadier General Charles J. Denholm on 18 February 1965 and comes with the Department of The Army certificate of ownership and letter from the Headquarters U.S. Army Weapons Command, dated 19 February 1965 and signed by Brigadier General Roland B. Anderson. Included are a black leather holster for the 1903, a black leather holster for a revolver, Officers black leather belt with gold plated buckle, double magazine pouch with the flap embossed with the U.S. Army logo, box for the pistol and the belt buckle. General Denholm graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1938. He was the Executive Officer and commander of the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry division 1942 to 1943 earning a Silver Star and Purple Heart, Commander of the 16th Infantry Battalion, 36th Infantry division, Sicily and Italy, 1943 to 1945 earning the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, two Bronze Medals and a Purple Heart. Army Ground forces Headquarters from 1945 to 1946, earning the Legion of Merit. He served at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point (1946 to 1949), on the staff and faculty at the Command and General Staff College (1949 to 1952), Far East Armed Forces Headquarters (1952 to 1955), Chief of Staff, 2nd Army (1962), Office of the Chief of Staff, Institute for Defense Analysis (1962 to 1965), earning the Distinguished Service Medal, Commanding General, Army Security Agency (1965 to 1973) and retired in 1973 at the rank of Major General. He commanded the Army Security Agency longer than any other individual, which earned him the first Honorary Membership into the National Army Security Agency Association in 1999. General Denholm died of pneumonia on December 28, 2006 at his home in Alexandria, Virginia. This pistol was manufactured in 1942. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line address/1897, 1903 patent dates, with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations and the right side is marked "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS". The left side of the frame is marked "U.S. PROPERTY" and the serial number is on the right side of the frame. The pistol is parkerized, has the standard fixed sights, has a parkerized Colt marked magazine and is fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions. BBL: 3 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 ACP Finish: parkerized Grips: walnut Serial Number: 567690 Condition: Excellent as Arsenal refurbished. The pistol retains 99% parkerized finish with some light high edge wear on the slide, and some scattered light scratches and handling marks. The grips are also excellent with some mild wear on the otherwise sharp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent. The belt, holsters and pouch are all excellent with some minor signs of having been used in the past, mainly the magazine pouch. There is some mild flexing on the revolver holster, and the gold buckle shows a few minor scratches. A very nice documented General Officers pistol and belt rig.
Thumbnail 3183 Historic, Documented General Douglas A. MacArthur's Sterling Silver Ring Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 8,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 7,500.00 Sterling silver military unit ring that belonged to General Douglas A. MacArthur. The sterling silver ring has blue, yellow, white and gold enamel distinctive insignia of an Army unit above the latin motto: "DUCIT AMIR PATRIAE". The right side of the ring has a relief Army Quartermaster Corps insignia above the unit number, "102". The opposite side has a relief Army Eagle and Shield crest. The ring is accompanied by a type-written note dated April 27, 1964. The note which reads: "Dear Elizabeth, Thank you for your kind letter (sic) I know that Douglas would have loved hearing from you, you asked some time back for a item of his, I enclose a ring he wore in 1920 of the 102 Quartermaster unit, he cherished this ring, and I know he would have wanted you to have it, my love to you, Jean". Included with the note is an envelope addressed to: "Mrs. E.L Bringmann/752 Sherman Oaks Dr,/San Jose, Calif. The envelope has a New York, N.Y., postmark dated April 29, 1964. General Douglas A. MacArthur was one of the most famous soldiers in U.S. history and one of the most highly decorated officers in the U.S. Army. MacAurthur's decorations included the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross and seven Silver Star medals. His military career spanned over 50 years and included service in the Philippine Insurrection, the 1914 invasion of Mexico, WWI, WWII and the Korean Conflict. Between WWI and WWII, MacArthur served as Superintendent of West Point, Chief of Staff of the Army and Military Adviser to the Philippine Commonwealth. After WWII he supervised the Allied occupation of Japan. Following retirement from the Army in 1952, General MacArthur and his wife Jean lived in a suite at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. Douglas MacArthur died on April 5, 1964. The ring apparently dates from 1919-1922 when MacArthur served as the Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. During his tour as Superintendent of West Point, MacArthur modernized the academy, adopted a four-year academic curriculum and formalized the Honor Code. MacArthur's association with the 102nd Quartermaster Battalion is unknown; undoubtedly the ring was a memento of some association with that unit. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The ring shows wear and the relief crests on the sides are rounded. The enamel crest also exhibits wear associated with regular use. This is a unique, documented, personal item of one of the most famous Generals ever to serve in the U.S. Army, whose "I will return" phrase is one of the most well known three words spoken of all time!
Thumbnail 3186 Spectacular Scarce Early WWII Production Winchester Model 1897 Trench Gun Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 7,500.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 5,500.00 Winchester Model 1897 Trench Gun manufactured in 1942. This take-down M1897 Trench Gun has the scarce and very desirable early WWII production features that include: (1) WWI style, six-hole hand guard/bayonet mount, (2) early pattern markings with "U.S." only on the left side of the receiver and (3) early Ordnance final inspection mark consisting of "W.B." in a rectangle above the small Ordnance Escutcheon on the left side of the stock. A small Ordnance 'Shell and Flame' inspection mark is stamped on the top of the barrel just ahead of the receiver. The shotgun has the Winchester commercial blue finish on the hand guard, barrel, magazine and receiver. The walnut stock and forearm have a dull varnish finish. The stock is fitted with a black, checkered, hard rubber, buttplate embossed with the round Winchester trademark and a sling swivel. The hand guard is fitted with the correct wire sling swivel above the bayonet lug. The underside of the barrel is stamped with the "42" (1942) production date. The left side of the barrel is stamped with the two-line legend: "MODEL-97-WINCHESTER-12 GA./-TRADE MARK-". "23/4 CHAMB./CYL." is stamped on the left side of the barrel between the Winchester legend and the receiver. The oval "WP" monogram/proof mark is stamped on the top of the barrel and the receiver. The serial number: "937039" is stamped on the underside of the barrel and "E/937039" is stamped on the underside of the receiver. The hand guard/bayonet lug is, correctly, not marked. Most WWII production Winchester M1897 Trench Guns were fitted with the later production, four-hole, hand guard/bayonet lug. These Trench Guns had the later style markings which consisted of "US" and the Ordnance "Shell and Flame' insignia on the left side of the receiver and "G.H.D" final inspection above the larger Ordnance Escutcheon on the left side of the stock. Winchester Model 1897 Trench Guns, like this one, with the early hand guard and markings are scarce and very desirable. BBL: 20 Inch Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 937039 Condition: Excellent. The Trench Gun retains 95% of the original blue finish. Wear is limited to light scratches and storage marks on the sides of the receiver and some minor cycling marks on the magazine tube. The stock is highly figured walnut and is in excellent condition. The Ordnance inspection marks are crisp. Wear is limited to a minor scratch on the left side of the pistol grip. The forearm is in excellent condition. Winchester Model 1897 Trench Guns saw extensive use in the Pacific Theater during WWII and remained in service until well after the Vietnam Conflict. As a result, examples of M1897 Trench Guns in original condition are scarce; early production M1897 Trench Guns like this example are very difficult to find with any amount of original finish.
Thumbnail 3187 Fine Totally Original Remington Model 1903 A4 Sniper Rifle Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 4,250.00 This Remington Model 1903 A4 Sniper rifle was manufactured in 1943. The rifle is fitted with the correct Weaver M73B1 Telescopic Sight with cross-wire reticle and click adjustable windage and elevation knobs. The stock has the 'scant' pistol grip and the right side is correctly notched for bolt clearance. The barrel, receiver, telescopic sight base and rings are parkerized. The barrel bands, trigger guard, buttplate and bolt are blued. The upper and lower barrel bands, trigger guard/floor plate and buttplate are all the correct, stamped Remington components. The bolt has the distinctive milled handle found only on M1903 A4 rifles. The telescopic sight base and mount screws have the correct, case-hardened, finish. The telescopic sight has a commercial blue finish. The receiver has the special markings used on M1903 A4 rifles; the left side of the receiver is roll-stamped: "U.S./REMINGTON/MODEL 1903 A3" in three lines below the scope base. The right side of the receiver is roll-stamped with the serial number, "3410052" to the right of the scope base. The barrel, correctly, was never fitted with a front sight and is roll-stamped: "RA" followed by the Ordnance 'Shell and Flame' insignia above "4-43" below the rear sight mounting. The barrel bands, magazine cut-off and bolt components all have the correct Remington "R" markings. The trigger guard is the correct, early pattern with small trigger guard bow. The right side of the telescopic sight base has the correct "REDFIELD" markings. The telescopic sight data plate is roll-stamped: "TELESCOPIC M73B1" followed by the Weaver patent markings and address. "SERIAL NO 21608" is marked on the right side of the scope tube next to the date plate. The scope serial number is electro-penciled on the tube. The left side of the stock is stamped: "RA" followed by the Ordnance Escutcheon and the final inspection mark: "FJA" in a rectangle. The encircled "P" proof mark is stamped on the inside of the pistol grip behind the trigger guard. The numeral "5" and several Remington sub-inspection symbols are stamped on the underside of the stock in front of the trigger guard. The rifle is complete with an original, WWII, M1907 russet leather sling. This rifle appears to be completely original and shows no indication of having been over-hauled after WWII. BBL: 24 Inch Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 06 Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 3410052 Condition: Excellent. The rifle retains 95% of the correct original factory parkerized finish on the receiver, barrel scope mount and rings. Nearly 90% of the original finish is present on the blued components. The telescopic sight is in excellent condition with 95% plus of the original blue finish intact and clear optics. The stock and forearm are both in very fine condition with scattered, minor, handling and storage marks. The inspection marks on the left side of the stock are sharp. The leather sling remains in very good overall; condition. This is an exceptional, original, example of a Remington M1903 A4 Sniper Rifle with Weaver M73B1 Telescopic Sight. Examples of M1903 A4 Sniper rifles that are correct and have not been arsenal over-hauled are difficult to find.
Thumbnail 3188 Desirable Early World War II Production U.S. Winchester M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Sling Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 Blade front and 2-leaf rear sights, Winchester marked barrel, Type I barrel band, flat blued bolt, checkered push button safety, "W" magazine catch and recoil plate, milled guard and high wood stock with 2-rivet handguard, "WRA/ GHD" and Ordnance cartouches on the right buttstock, correct "I" oiler cutout and green canvas sling. BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 M1 Carbine Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 1053750 Condition: Excellent, with 97% plus of the correct original parkerized finish, showing slight thinning on barrel. Bolt has 98% original blue. The stock is also excellent, with light scratches, and scattered dings. Markings are excellent. Mechanically excellent. This is an excellent original example of a much sought after World War II Winchester M1 Carbine.
Thumbnail 3189 Desirable WWII Inland M1 Carbine with M3 Infrared Sniper Scope and Accessories Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 6,500.00 This is a nice example of a late WWII Inland production, M1 carbine that has been converted into the sniper model by equipping it with the M3 Infrared sniper scope. The carbine itself has the standard receiver markings with the rear of the receiver stamped with the serial number. The front of the barrel is stamped "INLAND MFG. DIV/GENERAL MOTORS/6-44". It is currently fitted with the various late production features such as the type III front barrel band/bayonet lug, the late style round bolt, the flip safety and late four rivet hand guard. The stock is also a late production version that has the low wood and oval sling slot cutout and it is correctly marked "IO" in the sling slot. As noted the rear sight has been removed and a M3 infrared mounting/conversion bar has been installed in it's place. The M3 infrared sniper scope system that accompanies this carbine is complete to include the original large green M3 storage/carrying case, the original power pack, one new M3 battery, the actual M3 scope with infrared collector on top, the various attaching cables to actually attach the power pack/battery to the scope and the original rubberized back pack to carry the complete power pack and battery. In addition this lot has one, two pocket, M1 carbine canvas clip pouch, one original parkerized 15 round magazine and an original Underwood marked M3 flash-hider. The green case is stenciled on top of the lid; "U.S. / SNIPERSCOPE / INFRARED / SET NO. 1, 20000 VOLTS". The scope itself is marked on the nomenclature plate; "CORPS OF ENGINEERS/U.S. ARMY/TELESCOPE/SNIPERSCOPEINFRARED/CAPEHART-FARNSWORTH CORP./ FORT WAYNE IND." It is serial numbered 49 and the date of manufacture is 6-22-51. BBL: 18 inches round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 M1 Carbine Finish: parkerize Grips: Serial Number: 5276950 Condition: Arsenal refurbished, the carbine itself retains 95% of it's parkerized finish with minor wear and thinning only on the exposed section of the barrel and the top of the bolt from cycling the action. The stock and hand guard are both in excellent condition with only minor handling marks in a couple of places with a nice matching dark brown color on the hand guard and stock. The infrared scope and collector retains 95% of the original black coated finish overall with minor edge and high spot wear in places. The actual lens is crack free however the scope has not been tested. The power pack and battery both retains 95% of their original black painted finish. The green storage case retains 95% of it's original green painted finish with minor wear and scuffing on the edges and corners from normal use and handling. The markings on top are clear and complete. A very nice example of a Korean War era M3 Infrared sniper rig.
Thumbnail 3190 Excellent World War II U.S. Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine with Jump Case Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Blade front and adjustable rear sight, with "8-44" dated Inland barrel, "MMQ" Type III barrel band, flat bolt, milled guard, flip safety and "H.I." magazine catch. Low wood stock, with 4-rivet hand guard, leather cheekpiece, oiler, tan canvas sling and wire buttstock. Also included is a Milltex Products belt case, dated 1943 with "U.S." marked flap. BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 Carbine Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 5493845 Condition: Excellent, with 95% of the original parkerized finish, showing a few light handling marks and areas of gray patina. Stock is very fine, with a dent on the left side of the forearm from the buttplate, tiny chips on the pistol grip, and mild pressure dents. Case and sling are both excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3191 U.S. Military Inspected Colt Service Model Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol in Excellent Condition Start Price: 2,750.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 8,500.00 Made in 1941. Fixed front and adjustable rear sights, with the 2-line address and patent markings on the left side of the slide next to the Rampant Colt, and the model markings on the reverse. "W.B." inspected frame, with checkered grips. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: SM2582 Condition: Excellent with 98% plus original blue finish, showing some minor edge wear and handling marks. Grips are excellent, with some pressure dents. Thinning at the muzzle and high edges. Marks from the frame during cycling on the slide and a tiny spot on the right side. The grips are excellent, light pressure dents and strong checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3192 Exceptional Late WWI Production "Black Army" Model 1911 Pistol Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 8,500.00Estimate: 3,750.00 - 6,500.00 Shipped to Springfield in May of 1918, as part of the late war "Black Army" production. Fixed sights, with the two block address/ patent markings and Rampant Colt on the left side of the slide, and "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY" on the right. "Eagle/ S5" inspected frame, with "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on the left, "50" on the trigger guard and the serial number on the right. Correctly equipped with the Colt wide checkered spur hammer, smooth flat main spring housing, checkered slide stop and thumb safety, and the Colt barrel which is marked with the single separated "P" and "H" proof on top of the chamber area. Checkered diamond pattern walnut grips and one two-tone magazine. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 511161 Condition: Excellent, showing 99% of the original "BLACK ARMY" dash Colt blue finish, with only minor high point wear and light handling marks. A few dings are visible on the otherwise excellent grips. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3193 Late WWII U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol, with Scarce "JSB" Inspected Frame Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 6,500.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 8,000.00 Manufactured in 1945. Standard two line two block address and patent dates on the left side of the slide with the Rampant Colt in the center, the left side of the frame is marked "J.S.B." behind the trigger and "P" just below the magazine release. One of the more rare inspection marks, the stamp of John S. Begley, the civilian Chief of the Springfield Ordnance District from 15 July - 2 December 1945 is only found among Colt's last World War II production block, in the range of 2270000-2368781. The right side of the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" over the serial number and "M1911A1 U.S. ARMY" with the cross cannon cartouche behind the grip. The upper left front of the trigger guard is marked with the letter "X" over the Colt triangle "VP" proofmark. Checkered trigger, slide stop, thumb safety and narrow hammer spur, serrated ached main spring housing, lanyard ring on the heel, blue magazine marked "C-S" on the bottom of the toe and fitted with brown checkered plastic grips. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: parkerized Grips: plastic Serial Number: 2349050 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 95% of the slightly thin original parkerized finish with some thinning on the front strap and grip safety. The grips are also excellent with a with minor dings and handling marks, and sharp checkering. The inspection marks are a bit partially faint due to a weak stamp, the remaining markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3194 Exceptional Colt Improved Model 1911 (Transition Model1911A1) Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 2,750.00High Bid: 7,500.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 8,000.00 Developed on orders from the Ordnance Department in 1923, the Improved Model 1911 pistols were the first to carry the design changes that would define the 1911A1 pistol, specifically the shorter trigger, dished out receiver sides, extended grip safety, arched mainspring housing and widened front sight. Though marked with the 1911 nomenclature, these pistols were effectively the first 1911A1's to be delivered on military contract. Fixed sights, with the 2 line/ 2 block address and patent dates on the left side, divided by the Rampant Colt, and "MODEL OF 1911.U.S.ARMY" on the right. "WTG" (Captain Walter T. Gordon) inspected frame, with "20" on the trigger guard and "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on the right side. Equipped with a Colt barrel (conjoined "HP" stamp), checkered wide hammer, slide catch, thumb safety, trigger and mainspring housing, checkered grips and a World War I style 2-tone magazine. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 701809 Condition: Excellent, apparently unissued, showing 99% of the original Colt Military blue finish, with only a few very minor handling marks and the smallest amount of spotting on the front right side of the slide. All markings are crisp and deep. Excellent grips, with mild pressure dents. The two-tone magazine is in excellent condition with about 97% of the original finish. Mechanically excellent. A superb representative example of the Colt Improved Model 1911 in a condition that would be nearly-impossible to top.
Thumbnail 3195 WWII Liberator Variation Four Hole Single Shot Pistol with F inspection Marking Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 This is an example of a desirable WWII Liberator pistol with the "F" inspector proof. These were produced by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors from 1942-1945. They were intended as cheap and easy to produce, substitute single shot pistols that could be dropped behind enemy lines to the French resistance, OSS and SOE forces that would enable them to kill an enemy soldier and capture his weapon. This is a four hole variation that was made from sheet metal stampings that were spot welded together on top of the smooth bore barrel. It has the cast zinc-aluminum cocking knob, located on the rear of the pistol with the alignment pin cast into the cocking knob. Some of these pistols exhibited a small inspector "F" proof mark. Only a few of the first pistols were stamped with the letter "F", and they were usually found on the rear of the barrel strap below the chamber, on top of the barrel strap, and or upside down under the cocking knob. This pistol only has a single "F" proof upside down under the cocking knob. This heavy cast aluminum cocking handle is rotated to the side to allow loading through a gate. The base of the grips are hollowed out to hold 10 more rounds, (not included). The number "10" has been added to the right side of the frame. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: bright Grips: metal Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. The metal has scattered discoloration and hand written markings on each side of the grip, and some minor dings and scratches. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3196 Excellent U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with British Proof Marks Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 1,900.00 Produced in 1944, Fixed sights, with the 2-line, 2-block address and patent markings on the left side of the slide with the Rampant Colt, "P" on top, and the "crown/ BMP" Birmingham proof next to the ejection port on the right. "G.H.D." inspected frame, with "crown/ BNP" and crossed scepter proofs on the right side in addition to the standard markings. With reinforced Coltwood grips, "R" marked full blue magazine and Colt barrel. Complete with U.S holster marked Enger-Kress on back. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: parkerized Grips: plastic Serial Number: 1639608 Condition: Excellent, with 90% plus of the original parkerized finish, showing a bright gray patina on the grip safety, mild edge wear and scattered handling marks. The side of the slide below the ejection port is thin. The front sight is a replacement. Grips are excellent, with sharp checkering and a few dents. Mechanically excellent. Holster is excellent.
Thumbnail 3197 Outstanding U.S. World War II Ithaca Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Early Production Featur Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,900.00 This U.S. Model 1911A1 Automatic Pistol was manufactured by the Ithaca Gun Co., Inc., in 1943. The receiver and slide have a gray-green parkerized finished, the barrel is blued and the stocks are brown plastic with a checkered finish. The Keyes Fibre Co., stocks have large reinforcing rings around the screws, interior strengthening ribs and are marked on the inside with mold marks and a "K/five-pointed star". The blued, High Standard barrel is stamped with a "P" proof mark on the left side of the lug and "HS" on the right side. The inside of the receiver barrel channel and the back of the frame above the firing pin hole are stamped with the Ordnance 'Shell and Flame' insignia found on early production Ithaca pistols. The right side of the receiver is stamped with the Ordnance escutcheon behind the stock and roll-stamped with "UNITED STATES PROPERTY/ No 872623" in two lines behind the slide stop hole. "M 1911 A1 U.S.ARMY" is roll-stamped in front of the slide stop hole. The left side of the receiver is stamped with the 0rdnance final inspection mark "FJA" below the slide stop and a "P" proof mark behind the magazine release. A "P" proof mark is stamped on the top of the slide and the left side of the slide is roll-stamped: "ITHACA GUN CO., INC./ ITHACA, N.Y." in two lines. The top of the magazine floor plate is stamped "S" (Schovill Mfg. Co.,). BBL: 5.0 In Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: parkerized Grips: brown plastic checkered Serial Number: 872623 Condition: Excellent. The pistol is all original and retains 98% of the correct original parkerized finish. Finish loss is limited to some very minor edge wear on the slide and frame and some very minor storage marks. The barrel retains 90% of the original blue finish. The stocks are in excellent condition. The magazine retains 85% of the original blue finish. The markings on the slide and receiver are crisp. This is an excellent example of a desirable, early production, Ithaca M1911A1 Pistol.
Thumbnail 3198 Excellent World War II U.S. Union Switch & Signal Contract Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 3,750.00 - 5,500.00 Produced in 1943. Fixed sights, with the intertwined "USS" logo and "U.S.& S. CO. / SWISSVALE, PA. U.S.A." on the left side of the slide and "P" on tip. "RCD" (LtC Robert C. Downie) inspected frame, with "P" below the magazine catch, "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" over the serial number and "M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY" on the right. Equipped with a "HS" and "P" marked High Standard barrel, checkered slide stop, thumb safety, narrow hammer and arched mainspring housing, and long grip safety. Reinforced Keyes-Fibre grips and full blue magazine marked "R" on the toe. The US&S has become one of the more sought after of all the 1911-A1 pistols. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: du-lite Grips: plastic Serial Number: 1079306 Condition: Excellent, with 98% plus of the correct original Du-Lite finish, showing minor handling marks and edge wear. Grips are near new with minimal pressure dents. Mechanically excellent. An excellent example of a highly sought after U.S. & S. M1911A1 pistol!
Thumbnail 3199 U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,400.00 Manufactured in the last block of Colt pistols in 1942. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block address/patent marking with the Rampant Colt in the center on the left side of the slide and "P" on top ahead of the rear sight. The left side of the frame is marked with the boxed "W.B." inspection stamp behind the trigger, "P" just below the magazine release and the left upper front of the trigger guard is marked with the triangle "VP" proof with "23" on the right side. The right side of the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY / No 855097" and "M1911A1 U.S. ARMY". Checkered wide spur hammer, trigger, replacement slide stop, thumb safety and arched mainspring housing. Blue unmarked magazine and fitted with brown plastic checkered grips and lanyard ring on the heel. Complete with a modern black leather holster ink marked "COLT 45 AUTO" on the back, a War Department Basic Field Manual for the Model 1911 and 1911A1 pistol, and a black 22" x 7 1/2" zipper pouch. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: parkerized Grips: plastic Serial Number: 855097 Condition: Fine. The pistol retains 75% thinning original parkerized finish with high edge wear, wear on the forward portion of the slide from normal usage and scattered small areas that have faded to a smooth silver gray patina. The grips are very good with minor scratches and dings on the bottoms and very crisp checkering. The markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The holster and pouch are near new and the manual is very good.
Thumbnail 3200 Documented WWII "U.S. Property" Marked Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol In 380 Cali Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 4,750.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,750.00 This is an exceptional example of an all original and unaltered Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless Pistol was manufactured in late WWII in the desirable .380 caliber. The Colt factory letter that accompanies this pistol states that it was shipped to the US Government, at Springfield Ordnance Depot, Springfield MA., on 5 June 1945 in a shipment of 188 pistols. The pistol has the high polish commercial blue finish and is fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver-plated Colt Medallions. The right side of the frame has the "U.S. PROPERTY" markings along with a small Cross-Cannon US Ordnance proof on the left side of the frame behind the slide lock. The slide has the later flat top rear sight and standard front sight blade. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line Colt address and patent dates of /1897 and 1903, with the Colt rampant horse trademark behind the slide serrations, with the right side of the slide marked: "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE .380 HAMMERLESS". The left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with the Colt "VP" proof, and the number "4" and the right side is stamped with the Colt sub inspector proof of 64. The left side of the frame is marked with the serial number above the trigger guard. The magazine is blue and the floor plate is marked: "CAL.380 / COLT". BBL: 3 inch round Stock: Gauge: 380 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Colt medallion hardwood grips Serial Number: M137821 Condition: Near new condition with 99% plus of the original Colt high polish blue finish, with only very minor edge and high spot wear. The top of the slide does have some small light scratches in a couple of places, otherwise it's in exceptional condition. The grips are also in excellent to like new condition, with no handling marks, or flat spots, with nice sharp checkering. An extraordinary example of a desirable Colt 1908 pocket hammerless pistol, with a Colt factory letter.
Thumbnail 3201 Two U.S. Marked High Standard Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) U.S. Marked High Standard Model B Semi-Auto Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,900.00 A) Approximately 14,000 of these pistols were produced for the U.S. government in 1942 and 1943. This pistol features fixed sights with a 10 round magazine. Standard markings on the left side of the frame and slide. The right side of the frame is marked "PROPERTY OF/ U.S." with the stamped crossed cannon inspection mark underneath. The top of the barrel is marked "PROPERTY OF U.S." Checkered black hard plastic grips with "H S" in the center. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: plastic Serial Number: 103543 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 97% plus original; blue finish with some wear on the muzzle and forward high edges of the frame and slide. There is a small area of minor flaking and some light spotting on the back strap. The grips are also excellent with a few minor dings and scratches on the bottoms, and sharp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent. B) Introduced in 1943, with approximately 44,000 produced for the U.S. government. Featuring a target weight barrel with blade front sight, fixed notch rear sight, blued magazine, external safety, and checkered black plastic grips. The right side of the frame is marked "PROPERTY OF / U.S.", with the crossed cannon inspection mark below that, the top of the barrel is marked "PROPERTY OF U.S.A." ( highlighted in white), and the left side of the frame and slide are marked with the standard markings. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: plastic Serial Number: 113534 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 98% original blue finish with some overall scattered minor dings and scratches, some mild muzzle wear and some wear on the high edges. The grips are also excellent with a few minor dings and nicks, and very crisp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3202 Excellent Scarce WWI Production Winchester Model 1897 Trench Gun Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 7,500.00 This rare Winchester Model 1897 Trench Gun was manufactured in 1918. This particular Trench Gun has the distinctive features that identify it as the classic WWI Model 1897 Trench Gun: (1) solid frame, (2) high comb walnut stock and (3) six-hole hand guard/bayonet lug with thin wire sling swivel. The hand guard is roll-stamped with the second style patent marking: "PAT.JAN.15 & MAR.19.1918" on the left side near the muzzle. The receiver does not have the hand-stamped "U.S."/'Shell and Flame" insignia found on some WWI M1897 Trench Guns. Most original WWI M1897 Trench Guns lack any U.S. property markings. Some experts believe that the U.S. markings were applied to Trench Guns issued to the Post Office and Federal agencies but not to weapons issued to the military since the hand-stamped markings are identical to those found on Winder Muskets issued to rifle clubs and Model 1894 Rifles issued to timber guards. The consignor notes that this shotgun is one of the 100+ "Ivanhoe" Model 1897 Trench Guns that were acquired from the Richmond, Virginia, Police Department in the late 1990s. The "Ivanhoe" Trench Guns are documented, U.S. issue Trench Guns that were obtained by the Richmond Police around 1924 from the Virginia National Guard. The Trench Guns were issued to the National Guard by the U.S. Army shortly after WWI. The Police Department apparently rarely issued the Trench Guns; most of the "Ivanhoe" Trench Guns were in un-issued condition with only minor storage wear. The "Ivanhoe" Trench Guns were all in original configuration and none of the guns had U.S. property markings. The "Ivanhoe" Trench Guns are some of the best documented, original, Winchester M1897 Trench Guns. The shotgun has the Winchester commercial blue finish on the hand guard, barrel, magazine and receiver. The stock and forearm are oil-finished black walnut. The stock is fitted with a blued sling swivel and has a black, checkered, hard rubber buttplate with the encircled Winchester logo. The slide bar is roll-stamped with the legend: "MODEl 1897/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG, IN U.S.PAT.OFF." in three lines. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped with the elongated, two-line, New Haven address and patent dates followed by "12 GA.". "CYL." is stamped on the left side of the barrel immediately in front of the receiver. Oval, Winchester, "WP" proofmarks are stamped on the top of the barrel and upper left side of the receiver. The serial number "E/686668" is roll-stamped on the underside of the receiver. BBL: 20 inch Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 686668 Condition: Excellent. The Trench Gun retains 95% plus of the bright original blue finish. Wear is limited to some cycling marks on the magazine and slide bar and some minor storage scratches on the sides of the receiver. The markings are crisp. The stock and forearm are both in excellent condition with scattered, minor, handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent. This is an excellent, original example of a scarce and desirable WWI Winchester Model 1897 Trench Gun.
Thumbnail 3203 Outstanding U.S. Winchester M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 This is an excellent example of a correct World War II production Winchester M1 Carbine. Blade front and 2-leaf rear sights, Winchester marked barrel, Type II barrel band, flat blued bolt, "EW" push button safety, "W" magazine catch and recoil plate, milled guard and low wood stock with 2-rivet hand guard, Ordnance cartouche on the right buttstock, oval sling cutout and green canvas sling. BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 M1 Carbine Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 5670088 Condition: Excellent, with 98% plus of the correct original parkerized finish, with light handling marks. Bolt retains 98% blue. Stock is also excellent, with a few pressure dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. This example would enhance any World War II collection very well.
Thumbnail 3204 Excellent U.S. Springfield M1 Garand Type II National Match Semi-Automatic Rifle with Sling Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Produced after 1958. "NM/ 062" marked front sight and "NM/ 2a" rear sight with swiveling eye cup, "NM BME" windage knob and "NI- C" elevation knob. The barrel is marked "NM" on the left and "SA F7791035 1 63 Y9 P M (eagle)". Springfield bolt, trigger group and hammer. Smooth stock, with an Ordnance cartouche on the left side, "P" on the grip, checkered steel buttplate and a "MRT" brown leather sling. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 06 Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 5382285 Condition: Excellent, with 97% plus of the original parkerized finish, showing some light handling marks and areas of gray patina overall. Stock has been varnished and glass bedded, with pressure dents and scratches. Sling is mildly scuffed. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3205 U.S. Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine with Sling Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Blade front and "I.R.CO. / 7160060" marked adjustable rear sights, with a Type II barrel band, "10-44" Inland barrel, blue round bolt, "M" magazine catch, and push-button safety. Furnished with a low stock and contrasting 4-rivet hand guard, with leather cheekpiece, oiler, circled "P" on the grip, green canvas sling and wire buttstock. BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 Carbine Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 6304928 Condition: Very fine. The carbine retains 95% original parkerized finish with some minor edge wear and some minor thinning. Bolt retains 60% original blue. There are a few patches of minor pitting on the stock hardware (mostly on the right side of the wire buttstock). The wood is very fine with some minor handling marks.
Thumbnail 3206 Scarce British L42A1 Sniper Rifle with Matching Scope and Mount with Original Wooden Storage Chest Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 4,750.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 4,700.00 This is an excellent example of a very scarce British L42A1 Sniper rifle. These rifles were developed during the mid-1960s and actually put into service in the early 1970s using the original WWII British Enfield No 4 MK 1 (T) sniper rifle as the basic weapon platform, with the intent to introduce an updated sniper rifle that utilized the 7.62 NATO round. These rifles were used until the mid 1990s when the British adopted the L96A1 rifle. It is estimated that approximately 900 rifles were converted/produced and approximately 450 were actually imported into the US in the late 1980s early 1990s by Navy Arms, with the rest being destroyed by the British Government. The original WWII rifles were stripped down to the basic actions with the original WWII scopes and mounts, with completely new rifles being built from the ground up. During the conversion to the 7.62 NATO round, a new heavy weight, hammer forged barrel was used to converted them to the new configuration along with a new bolt head, (correctly engraved 19 T and a number 3) a new box magazine and ejector. The old No 32 MKIII scopes were rebuilt to new standards and calibrated to "meters" calibrated for the 7.62 NATO round, with the old scope markings were just lined out with the new NATO markings of "1240-99-962-2063" /"TELSTRT.STG.L1A1" /"OS2429G", engraved on the side of the scope tube. The left side of the receiver, butt socket still retains the original WWII markings of "M47C,/1944/M37044/TR" and the left side of the receiver has the new markings of "L42A1/D71.T". The original scope mount has been reused/renumbered three times which would be correct for these rifles as they were all original WWII models that were used over and over, because no new mounts were ever manufactured. The buttstock is made of walnut with the forend and hand guard made from birch. The rifle is complete with only the original cheekpiece, the original WWII British metal scope can and original green painted wooden storage chest. The chest has a hinged lid, three latches, two canvas carrying straps and metal corner protectors. The inside of the lid has one affixed label, that reads "CHEST RIFLE, 7.62mm L-42 A1 / EQUIPMENT LIAI (CR 185 A)". In the chest are a green metal cleaning kit that has a plastic oiler and pull rope bore cleaner, inside. The rifle and scope have been painted black overall which was the correct finish used on these rifles. BBL: 27 1/2 inch round Stock: hardwood Gauge: 7.62 mm Nato Finish: black paint Grips: Serial Number: L38651 Condition: Arsenal refurbished with the 98% of the British style flat black repainted finish on all the metal parts, with wear on the edges and high spots overall. The scope and mount also retain 80% of the original British black painted finish overall with the balance showing a flat black repainted finish on the remainder of the scope. As noted, the mount carries several rifle serial numbers and is now correctly numbered to this rifle which is directly below the rear scope ring on the left side of the mount. The buttstock, forend and hand guard are all in excellent condition with a nice medium brown color on all three pieces. The heal of the buttstock and right side of the fore stock have a small original old field or ordnance repair, that match perfectly. As noted the rifle itself has an original matching bolt, with the mount being correctly renumbered to match the rifle along with the scope serial number remarked on top of the grip area of the buttstock. The green metal scope can retains 95% of it's original paint with the it carrying both the mount and scope numbers painted inside the lid. Actually, an excellent example of an actual field use British L42A1 sniper rifle.
Thumbnail 3207 Excellent Early Production Rock-Ola M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 This is a nice example of an early Rock-Ola M1 carbine. The rear of the receiver is marked "ROCK-OLA" over the serial number and the top of the barrel is marked "ROCK-OLA", "5-43" and "P". The carbine has a blade front sight, early variation flip up rear peep sight, marked "S" on the left side and "BR" on the right, unmarked magazine release, dog leg "KR" hammer, blue flat top bolt and mounted on the First Variation high wood walnut stock with wide groove hand guard, "I" oiler slot and checkered steel buttplate. Additional Rock-Ola markings are present on the trigger guard, operating rod, bolt, trigger and sear. The right side of the buttstock is stamped with a boxed "RMC" and cross cannon cartouche and the sling slot is stamped "RMC". Complete with a green canvas sling. An exceptional early production Rock-Ola M1 carbine! BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 Carbine Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 1694289 Condition: Excellent. The carbine retains 98% original parkerized finish with some minor thinning on the barrel. The bolt retains 95% original blue finish showing some thinning and wear from normal usage. The stock is also excellent with some light wear on the left side from the sling and overall a few minor dings, scratches and handling marks. The cartouches are sharp. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3208 Scarce U.S. Capehart-Farnsworth M3 Infrared Sniper Scope, in Case with Accessories and Spare Compone Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 A refinement of the M1 Sniperscope developed for World War II, the M3 is an active infrared device which allowed vision in total darkness at up to 125 yards, as well as detection of infrared light sources (such as enemy IR sights and flashlights modified for signaling purposes) at up to a mile. Measuring 16 1/2" long and 10" tall, with a 5 3/4" diameter infrared emitter on top, marked with a Corps of Engineers/ Capehart-Farnsworth label on the rear, and the right side has an ID plate with "3771" serial number. The unit intended to be installed on M1 carbines via a steel bracket on the barrel and rear sight base that is included, with this lot. This scope is complete in the original M3. In a U.S. marked transport case which bears a Capehart-Farnsworth tag and inventory list inside the lid. This rig is complete with the front pistol grip assembly, the power pack, battery pack rubberized canvas case, a "RMC" upper hand guard modified to accommodate the front mounting bracket, spare fuses and numerous light bulbs, and an RCA image tube. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: All parts appear excellent, though none of the items have been function tested, the mounting bar is an early unmarked version that had the front portion demilitarized, which then had a new piece rewelded back on.
Thumbnail 3209 Excellent Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 6,000.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 5,500.00 This is an excellent example of a World War II production Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun. The shotgun has the Winchester Commercial blue finish on the barrel, magazine and receiver. The walnut stock and forearm have a varnish finish. The shotgun is fitted with an early pattern six-hole hand guard/bayonet lug. This hand guard is typically found on very early production WWII Winchester Model 1897 Trench Guns. The hand guard has a dull blue finish and lacks the "PAT.APPL. FOR" or "W" markings typically found on WWI Model 1897 handguards. The hand guard has the early thin wire sling swivel fitted above the bayonet lug and a blued sling swivel is fitted to the stock. The top of the barrel is stamped with a small Ordnance 'Shell and Flame' inspection mark just in front of the Winchester proofmark. The right side of the receiver is roll-stamped with "U.S." followed by the 'Shell and Flame' insignia below the ejection port. The left side of the stock is stamped with the Ordnance final inspection mark that consists of the initials "G.H.D." in a rectangle above a 1/4-inch diameter Ordnance escutcheon. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped with the Winchester New Haven address and patent dates in two lines followed by "-WINCHESTER-/-TRADE MARK-" in two lines and "MODEL 12-12 GA-2 3/4 In CHAM./CYL." in two lines. Oval "WP" proofmarks are stamped on the top of the barrel and top of the receiver. The serial number, "970508" is roll-stamped on the underside of the barrel and the receiver. A small "W" is stamped on the receiver just in front of the loading gate. The stock is fitted with a black, checkered, hard rubber, buttplate with the Winchester logo on a circle in the center. This is the first Model 12 Trench Gun the describer has observed with an early WWII six-hole hand guard. BBL: 20 In Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 970508 Condition: Excellent. The trench gun retains 97% plus of the original high polish blue finish. Wear is limited to several scattered and very minor spots of surface rust on the top and left side of the receiver and on the muzzle end of the hand guard/bayonet lug. The spots are very minor and do not detract form the overall appearance of the trench gun. The stock and forearm are in excellent condition and retain 95% or more of the original varnish finish. Wear is limited to some very minor handling marks on the left side of the stock. The "G.H.D." final inspection mark and Ordnance escutcheon are extremely crisp. The Ordnance and Winchester markings on the barrel and receiver are sharp. This is an excellent example of a WWII production Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun with rarely encountered, six-hole hand guard/bayonet lug. Winchester Model 12 Trench Guns remained in service thru the 1991 Gulf War; excellent examples like this one in original condition are scarce.
Thumbnail 3210 Model 1941 Johnson Semi-Automatic Rifle with Bayonet Scabbard and Sling Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 This is an example of a desirable Johnson semi-automatic rifle. These rifles were developed in the late 1930s intending to compete against the M1 Garand for US military contracts. These rifles were not adopted by the US Army but were acquired by the Dutch for arming trooper in the East Indies, and subsequently used by the USMC "Marine Raider and Parachute Battalions" in the early Makin Island, Guadalcanal and Tulagi Island hopping campaigns in the Pacific. These rifles employed several unique features such as the rotary magazine which allowed reloading at any time, a recoiling barrel which started the cycling of the rifle and the takedown barrel which allowed them to be stowed in a parachute jump bag. The rear, right side of the receiver is marked "CRANSTON / ARMS / CO." in a triangle and the top of the receiver is marked "CAL 30-06 SEMI-AUTO / "JOHNSON AUTOMATICS" / MODEL OF 1941 / MADE IN PROVIDENCE, RI. U.S.A." with the serial number underneath with various U.S. and foreign patent dates and markings to the rear. The replacement barrel has the correct markings (41 for the year and 30-06) on the front flat by the end of the perforated heat shield. It has the correct wartime green parkerized finish with a parkerized rear sight which is marked on the right side with 100-900 meter markings and marked "M2" on the left side. It has the correct two-piece walnut stock and forend. It is complete with an original Johnson Arms bayonet and scabbard, and leather sling. BBL: 23 inch round Stock: Gauge: 30-06 Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: B2797 Condition: Good. The barrel retains 95% of it's reparkerized finish. The remaining metal surfaces retain traces of original thin parkerized finish with some areas of smooth dark patina and some bright edge wear. The wood is very good as re-oiled, with a small crack on the left side of the wrist. There are several minor dents, dings and scratches on the forearm and a few minor dings on the buttstock. The markings are clear. The bayonet, scabbard and sling are all good, with the bayonet spring catch damaged. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3211 U.S. Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine, Documented to a Soldier in the Battle of the Bulge Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 Blade and two leaf sights, with Inland/General Motors barrel dated "2-44", push button safety, and Type II barrel band. Low wood stock with two rivet hand guard, "10" in the sling cut, tan canvas sling and a checkered buttplate. Included with the carbine is a signed statement from Russel E. Scheibly, a member of the 9th U.S. Air Force, who was issued this carbine when in England before deploying to the Continent, and used during the Battle of The Bulge, where Scheibly claims 25+ kills. Also included is a picture of Scheibly in uniform next to a Jeep. BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 Carbine Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 5019561 Condition: Excellent, with 90% plus of the original parkerized finish, showing mild handling marks and edge wear overall. Stock is very fine, with minor chipping around the edges, mild pressure dents and a few spots of discoloration on the buttstock. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3212 U.S. Springfield Armory M1D Sniper Rifle with Accessories Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 This is a nice example of a M1D Garand sniper rifle, that is accompanied with the original CMP documentation, accessories and copy of the data sheet. Most of these rifles were produced by converting standard M1 Garand rifles into a M1D configuration by installing a special M1D Sniper barrel as manufactured at Springfield Armory. These barrels were manufactured from approximately Jan 1952 to Feb 1953 with the conversion done by Springfield Armory. This barrel is marked "S A-4-52". The rifle receiver originally produced in March of 1944 "U.S. RIFLE / CAL 30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD ARMORY" over the serial number. The remaining parts are marked as follows; the operating rod is marked "D35382 SA", the trigger housing is marked D28290-12SA, the hammer is marked C4500B, the receiver wall D 28291 32 and the bolt D28287-12SA / W9B. "DRC" marked windage knob and "NFC" marked elevation knob. It is fitted with a walnut hand guard and walnut stock that is marked with a DOD marking on the left side and a faint circled "P" in the wrist area. The rifle is complete with an original production M84 sniper scope that has the correct identification plate marked: 'TELESCOPE / M84 / SERIAL NO. 07164' and it has the correct original GI M1D sniper mount, sun shield and the rubber eye protector. As noted above it is complete with a full compliment of basic issue items as follows; the milled M2, SA marked flash hider, a "MRT / 5.52" marked leather tie on cheekpiece, a green canvas sling, 4 piece cleaning rod, multi tool and oiler, one clip and a green canvas "US" marked rifle case with shoulder strap. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 06 Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 2659556 Condition: Very fine as arsenal refurbished with 99% parkerized finish remaining. The wood shows only a few minor dings and handling marks. The scope is excellent with 98% original finish. There are some areas of smooth gray on the sun shield and high edges on the adjustment knob covers. The optics are crystal clear. All accessories are very good and the mechanics are excellent.
Thumbnail 3213 Excellent U.S. Contract Remington Model 11 Riot Shotgun Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 This is a very nice and desirable WWII riot shotgun that was manufactured under contract by Remington Arms for the US Army. This is the later pattern with the receiver marked "MILITARY FINISH" on the upper left side of the receiver behind "U.S. ordnance bomb". The standard Remington marking over the serial number are marked in the center at the bottom. The top of the barrel is marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO. INC. ILION NY. MADE IN U.S.A." over the Browning patent markings and numbers followed by "U.S. ordnance bomb". The left side of the barrel is marked "12GA FOR 2-3/4 OR SHORTER SHELLS". The left side at the breech is marked "CYL" and "KLX" and the right is marked with the "R.E.P." in an oval and a diamond. The stock and forend are smooth walnut and the left side of the buttstock has the Cross Cannon Ordnance cartouche and the unboxed "FJA" cartouche of the US inspector and brown hard plastic Remington buttplate. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 487141 Condition: Excellent. The shotgun retains 95% of the original military blue finish with some thinning to plum on the receiver. The wood is very fine with some overall scattered minor pressure dents, dings and handling marks, and clear cartouche and inspection mark. The markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3214 World War II U.S. Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 Blade and two leaf sights, with Inland/General Motors barrel dated "5-43", Type I barrel band, flat bolt, milled trigger guard, button safety and "W.I." magazine catch. High wood stock, with 2-rivet hand guard, oval oiler cut, Ordnance cartouche on the right buttstock, "10" in the sling cut and a green canvas sling. BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 Carbine Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 739647 Condition: Excellent, with 97% of the dark original parkerized finish, showing light handling marks and a few areas of brown spotting. Bolt retains 90% plus original blue. Stock is very fine, with a few small scuffs at the trigger guard and buttplate, mild pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3215 U.S. Remington Model 40X-BR Single Shot Bolt Action Rifle Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Manufactured from 1955 to 1964 with a heavy barrel and equipped with a Redfield Olympic Model globe front sight and receiver mounted Redfield International Match peep sight. The left side of the receiver ring is marked "U.S. / 22 LONG RIFLE" over the serial number and the left receiver wall is marked "Remington / MODEL 40-X" the right rear side of the barrel is marked with the typical Remington barrel proofs and the left side is marked with the barrel date-lot code marking "N C L 8". 6 1/2" ahead of the breech are two drilled holes for rear sight/scope block mounting and the top of the front and rear receiver rings are drilled,(screws in the front two) for scope mounting. Adjustable serrated trigger and mounted with the standard heavy pistol grip walnut target-style stock with the accessory rail and hand stop, cut out at the front of the comb, sling swivels and a black rubber "WHITE LINE" marked buttplate. BBL: 28 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 20115B Condition: Very fine. The rifle retains 90% plus original blue finish with a few scattered minor scratches and dings, and some high edge wear. The stock is very fine with exception of a minor gouge on the right forearm, a series of small dings on the left forearm, a few small dings around the edge of the pistol grip and overall some minor dents and scratches. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3216 Two U.S. Bolt Action Rifles -A) U.S. Springfield M2 Bolt Action Training Rifle with Sling Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,900.00 A) Hooded blade front sight and adjustable Lyman peep sight, with the barrel dated "SA/ bomb/ 6-37" and the standard model markings on the receiver ring. The bolt is correctly numbered to match the rifle, with "NS/ M2" on the handle. Smooth straight grip stock with forearm grasping grooves, leather sling, checkered buttplate. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 7547 Condition: Excellent. The rifle retains 95% original blue finish with the barrel band, trigger guard, and floor plate thinning to a brown, along with some mild handling marks. The stock is also excellent with some very scattered minor handling marks. B) Blade and adjustable peep sights, "11-43" dated Remington barrel and standard receiver marking. Blue and parkerized components. Smooth stock with ordnance cross cannons, "RA" and "FJA" cartouches on left side, circled "P" on underside of wrist, leather sling, and checkered buttplate. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30-06 Finish: blue/parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 4114191 Condition: Excellent. The rifle retains 98% plus of the respective finishes showing some minor thinning with some light handling marks. The wood is also excellent with some very scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3217 World War II U.S. Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Case and a Case 1943 M3 Fighting Knife Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 Blade and two leaf sights, with Inland/General Motors barrel dated "2-43", Type I barrel band, flat bolt, milled trigger guard, button safety and "W-I" magazine catch. High wood stock, with 2-rivet hand guard, "I" oiler cut, Ordnance cartouche on the right buttstock, and "10" in the sling cut. With a tan canvas sling and magazine pouch, extra magazine, tan "U.S." carbine pouch and a U.S. Case M3 fighting knife, 6 1/2" sharpened blade with early side blade markings and 1943 date, ribbed washer grip and BM Co M8 sheath. BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 Carbine Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 266953 Condition: Very fine, with 60% plus of the thin original parkerized finish, showing a few areas of gray patina and scattered handling marks. Stock is very good, with "WAM" scratched into the right side, "FDB" in the sling cut, dings, chips and scratches. Canvas items are very good, with mild wear and fraying. Bayonet is good, with a mixed blade patina and dents on the grip. Mechanically excellent. This grouping came together, but no history is available.
Thumbnail 3218 Excellent Springfield M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle with Slings Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 1,800.00 Post-War production. Blade and peep sights, with "DRC" and "NI- C" drums. Fitted with a Springfield "4 55" barrel, Springfield bolt, trigger housing, hammer, safety and operating rod. Smooth stock, with a circled "P" on the grip, defense cartouche on the left side, brown leather sling and checkered buttplate. With an extra green canvas sling. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30-06 Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 5858277 Condition: Excellent plus to near new, with 99% of the original parkerized finish, showing a few minor handling marks overall. Stock is excellent, with mild pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3219 Copy of U.S. Inland M1 Carbine Cutaway Demonstrator Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,200.00 Dated "1-44" on the Underwood barrel, this carbine as a series of cutouts on the right and top sides to demonstrate the inner workings. Late war configuration, with Type III band and adjustable rear sight. The entire right side of the stock from the recoil plate to the end of the operating rod has been cut away, with additional cuts in the gas block, op rod, chamber, breechblock, magazine and trigger group. An inert, cutaway bullet is secured in the chamber, with an additional blockage ahead of the gas port. Smooth stock, with no makers marks. BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 Carbine Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 4944225 Condition: Near mint as assembled/made, with 95% of the dark parkerized finish, with a plum tone on the trigger group and some scattered pitting. The extractor claw is absent, and the firing pin is out of place. Stock is near mint, with a few pressure dents.
Thumbnail 3220 U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action NRA Sporting Rifle Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,900.00 The Springfield barrel is dated "10-30" with blade front and Lyman receiver sight. The polished bolt is marked "J6" on top of the handle and hand numbered to the gun. The receiver has the standard 1903 Springfield markings. Smooth pistol grip stock with single barrel band, sling swivels, and checkered steel shotgun style buttplate. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 06 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 1417349 Condition: Near mint as professionally restored. The rifle retains 98% plus of the blue finish with the buttplate showing some thinning to a gray. The near mint stock has a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A truly exceptionally fine restoration of a highly desirable U.S. M1903 NRA Sporter!
Thumbnail 3221 U.S. I.B.M. M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 Blade front and two leaf rear sights, with an "11-43" dated IBM barrel, Type I band, blued round bolt, stamped trigger guard, button safety and "EP-B" marked magazine catch. High wood stock with 2-rivet hand guard, ordnance stamp on the right buttstock, oval oiler cutout, "LW-B" in the sling cutout and a checkered buttplate. With a green canvas sling and oiler. BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 Carbine Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 3750907 Condition: Very fine, with 90% of the original parkerized finish, showing areas of areas of brown patina on the barrel, and mild handling marks. Bolt retains 80% original blue. Stock is fine, with exception of cracks extending from the magazine well, light chipping, and scattered dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3222 Rare 1938 Production Colt Model 1911A1 U.S. Army Contract Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 5,500.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 10,000.00 This is a very rare example of one of the only 1,296 Model 1911A1 pistols delivered by Colt to the U.S. Army in 1938. All were shipped to the Springfield Armory. This pistol was one of 350 shipped on July 23, 1938. The pistol has a brush blue finish and checkered walnut grips. The right side of the frame is marked: "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" above the serial number "No 713076" to the rear of the slide stop hole, with "M1911A1 U.S. ARMY" located on the right side of the frame in front of the slide stop hole. The top of the frame is stamped with the small oval with the rare initials, "H.O.L" which has been tentatively identified as Major Herbert O'Leary (inspect serial numbers 712350-713645) along with the letter "G" indicating the Colt production order code next to the disconnector hole. The bottom of the slide is marked "879" and with the letter "C". The "H" final inspection mark of Chief Ordnance Inspector Fredrick W. Hauff is stamped on the frame below the magazine release and a "P" is stamped above and slightly to the rear of the magazine release. A "P" Colt sub-inspection mark and the Colt "VP/Triangle" verified proofmark are stamped on the left side of the trigger guard bow. The opposite side of the trigger guard bow is marked "77". The pistol serial number "713/076" is stamped on the rear of the slide above and below the firing pin hole. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block 1897 - 1913 patent dates and address with the Rampant Colt in the center. A "P" is stamped on top of the slide ahead of the rear sight. The pistol has the short pattern wide spur hammer with borderless checkering, arched checkered main spring housing, the long grip safety with the checkered thumb safety and slide stop lock. It has the correct checkered walnut grips. The replacement barrel is marked: "COLT 45 AUTO" on the lower left side of the chamber and "P" on the left side of the lug. It is complete with a two tone magazine marked "S" on top of the toe. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 713076 Condition: Professionally restored to near mint condition showing a few small light scratches on the left rear of the slide. The grips are as new. The markings are highlighted in white and remain clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent. A very nicely restored example of a rare and desirable U.S. Army contract Model 1911A1 pistol.
Thumbnail 3223 Scarce Colt First Year Production U.S. Navy Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,500.00 This is a nice example of a totally restored Colt U.S. Navy Contract Model 1911 Automatic Pistol manufactured in 1912. This pistol was one of 1000 guns shipped to the Brooklyn Navy Yard on June 1, 1912. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block 1897 - 1911 patent dates and address with the circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The left front of the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", the right side of the slide is marked "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. NAVY" and the small "H" inspection mark is on the back of the slide above the firing pin. The left side of the frame is marked with the circled "WGP" inspection mark of Major Walter G. Penfield. The serial number is marked in front of the slide stop hole on the right side of the frame, as found on these pistols until serial number 7500. All markings are highlighted in white. The bottom of the slide is marked with the letter "T" and the number "2". Low profile blade front and early rounded rear sights, smooth trigger, checkered magazine release, slide stop, thumb safety and hammer spur. All blue unmarked barrel, two tone magazine with lanyard ring on the bottom, lanyard ring on the heel of the frame and fitted with checkered walnut grips with diamond pattern around the screws. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 3247 Condition: Professionally restored to near mint condition. All markings are highlighted in white and remain crisp. The grips are as new. The magazine has also been restored and shows some minor pitting, otherwise very good. This is a very nice restoration of a very desirable Colt Model 1911 pistol.
Thumbnail 3224 Scarce U.S. Colt Transitional Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,750.00 This is an example of the desirable Colt "Transitional" Model 1911 Pistols manufactured and delivered to the Army in 1924. The "Transitional" Model pistols were also known as the Model of 1924, and are serial numbered between 700001 and 710000, having all the Model 1911A1 features although the right side of the slide is marked "MODEL OF 1911.U.S.ARMY". The transitional changes included: (1) modified main spring housing, (2) milled clearance on the sides of the receiver behind the trigger, (3) shortened hammer, (4) lengthened grip safety tang and (5) reduced trigger length. The diamonds around the screws on the grips were eliminated. Although the "Transitional" pistols were delivered to the Army, Springfield Research Service records show large numbers of these pistols were actually issued to the Navy. This particular example was shipped to Springfield Armory on January 23, 1924 in an order of 1,000 pistols and was the first block of pistols sent to the military. (Where it went from there is unknown). The left side of the frame directly above the magazine release is stamped with the early placement "WTG" (Walter T. Gorton) monogram in a circle utilized on only the first approximately 100 pistols. The opposite side is marked: "UNITED STATES PROPERTY / No 700836". The left side of the slide has the Colt 1897-1913 patent dates in a two-line block followed by the two-line Hartford address. The Rampant Colt motif is located between the patent dates and the address. The rear of the slide is marked with the "H" inspection mark above the firing pin stop. The top of the barrel chamber is marked with the "HP"and the upper right side of the trigger guard is marked with a "32". The grips are the full checkered walnut pattern introduced on the "Transitional" Model 1911 pistol. The sights are fixed low profile, the trigger, slide stop, thumb safety, hammer and main spring housing are checkered. The magazine is two tone with the letter "R" marked on top of the toe and there is a lanyard ring on the heel. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 700836 Condition: Professionally restored to near mint condition. There are a few scattered minor scratches and handling marks. The grips are excellent with some minor wear on the otherwise very crisp checkering. The markings are highlighted in white and remain clear and crisp. A very nice restoration of a scarce and desirable Colt Transitional Model 1911 pistol.
Thumbnail 3225 Colt U.S. Army Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 5,500.00 The right side of the frame is roll stamped with the serial number "NO. 280970" behind the slide stop hole. The left side of the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" ahead of the trigger guard and the "JMG" monogram of Major John M. Gilbert, Army Ordnance inspector is marked about the magazine release button. The left side of the slide is roll stamped with Rampant Colt Flanked by the two line, two block "1897-1913" patent dates and Colt Hartford address. The right side of the slide is roll stamped "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY." All of the markings are in the later Gothic style lettering adopted in September 1917. The Colt "H" provisional inspection mark is stamped on the rear of the slide above the firing pin stop. A "P" proof mark is stamped on the top of the chamber in front of the "H" and perpendicular to the axis bore. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: checkered walnut Serial Number: 280970 Condition: Near mint as professionally restored by the Master Colt Restorer Steve Moeller. An exceptional Colt Model 1911 that would compliment any collection of Colt Automatic pistols or U.S. Military collection.
Thumbnail 3226 Desirable World War II Blued Robert Sears Inspected Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 3,750.00 - 6,500.00 Pre-war U.S. Contract Colt M1911A1 shipped from Colt to Springfield Armory as part of a lot of 2000 pistols on March 29, 1941. The pistol has the late, pre-war, Colt brush blue finish and is fitted with checkered walnut stocks. The left side of the frame below the slide stop cut-out and the top of the frame to the right of the disconnector hole are stamped with the Provisional Ordnance Inspection Mark, "R.S.", in a rectangle. A "P" proofmark is stamped on the top of the slide ahead of the rear sight and on the left side of the frame below the magazine release. The serial number, "725003" is located on the right side of the frame and on the rear of the slide underneath the firing pin stop. The barrel is blued and marked: on the lower left side of the chamber. A "P" proofmark is stamped on the left side of the barrel lug and a large "G" Colt inspection mark is stamped on the underside of the barrel just ahead of the lug. The barrel appears to be original to the pistol. The right side of the frame is roll-stamped: "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" behind the slide stop hole and "M1911A1 U.S. ARMY" ahead of it. The left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with the Colt "VP/Triangle" proofmark below a "T" assembler's mark. The left side of the slide is roll-stamped with the Colt 1897-1913 patents dates in two lines and the two-line Hartford address separated by the Rampant Colt trademark. The pistol has the correct milled trigger with checkered face, short hammer and improved 1924 style slide stop. Colt M1911A1 pistols continued to be fitted with walnut stocks until about serial number 730,000 when the change-over to the brown plastic "Coltrock" stocks was fully implemented. The "R.S." inspected pistols were the last U.S. contract M1911A1 pistols manufactured by Colt; the parkerized finish was introduced around serial number 737000. "R.S." inspected Colt M1911A1 pistols typically saw WWII service and are difficult to find in very fine to excellent condition. BBL: 5 inch barrel Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 725003 Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 90% of the original blue finish. Most of the finish wear is concentrated to a general browning of the front strap. Wear is limited to several small areas of light pitting on the top and right side of the frame between the front sight and the recoil spring housing. The barrel retains 90% of the original blue finish with minor cycling marks on the chamber at the muzzle. The walnut stocks are in very good overall condition; the checkering shows some moderate handling wear; the wear is most pronounced near the heels of the stocks. The pistol is complete with a full blue WWII magazine that retains 95% of the original finish. This is a very fine, original, example of a scarce, "R.S." inspected Colt M1911A1 pistol with blue finish and walnut stocks.
Thumbnail 3227 Excellent U.S. Colt WWII 1945 Production Service Model Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 3,750.00 - 5,500.00 Made in 1945. Blade front and adjustable rear sights, with the two line address and patent markings on the left side of the slide and "COLT SERVICE/ MODEL .22 LONG/ RIFLE" on the right. "JSB" (John S. Begley) inspected frame, with "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" above the serial number. Checkered thin hammer, stamped trigger and thumb safety, long grip safety, serrated slide catch and arched mainspring housing. With reinforced Coltwood grips and full blue Service Model magazine. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 22 LR Finish: parkerized Grips: plastic Serial Number: SM11343 Condition: Excellent, with 95% plus original parkerized finish, showing mild edge wear and scattered handling marks. Grips are excellent, with some mild dings. Mechanically excellent. These U.S. Service Model Ace Colt Autos are seldom encountered in this excellent original condition!
Thumbnail 3228 1918 Production Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 According to the included factory letter, this pistol was one of 4200 shipped from Colt to Springfield Armory on May 23rd, 1918, with the grips "Not Listed" and all other features matching. Fixed sights, with the 2-line, 2-block address and patent markings on the left side of the slide with the Rampant Colt, "MODEL OF 1911.U.S.ARMY" on the reverse, and "H" above the firing pin block. The frame has an "eagle/ S11" inspection mark, "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on the left side and the serial number on the right. Equipped with a long smooth trigger, wide checkered hammer, short grip safety, checkered slide stop, thumb safety and magazine catch, smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop, checkered grips, unmarked full blue magazine, "P H" marked chamber and "J" marked lug. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 305651 Condition: Professionally restored, with nearly all of the blue finish, showing an area of brown spotting on the right front of the slide, and some minor edge wear and handling marks. The firing pin stop and front sight both exhibit pitting. Grips are excellent, with a few mild pressure dents. Mechanically excellent. An exceptionally nice correctly restored U.S. Colt Model 1911 pistol. It would be difficult to improve on the work put into this!
Thumbnail 3229 Scarce U.S. Colt Government Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Military/Commercial Pistol Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 Produced in 1943, this pistol was destined to be a commercial Colt Government Model pistol, which was redirected, inspected and finished for Military sale. Fixed sights, with the two line address and patent markings on the left side, "COLT" and "AUTOMATIC/ CALIBRE .45" on the right, "P" on top and matching serial number under the firing pin stop. "G.H.D." inspected frame, with "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and "M1911A1 U.S.ARMY" on the right side. Checkered wide spur hammer, thumb safety, slide release, milled trigger and arched main spring housing. Fitted with a blued Springfield barrel, early unribbed Colt grips, and "S" marked full blue magazine. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: parkerized Grips: plastic Serial Number: 863444 Condition: Excellent, 97% plus original parkerized finish, with light edge wear and handling marks. Grips are excellent, with a few minor dings. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3230 Colt U.S. Navy Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,500.00 This is a nice example of a totally restored Colt U.S. Navy Contract Model 1911 Semi-automatic pistol manufactured in 1915. This pistol was one of 500 guns shipped to the Brooklyn Navy Yard on March 5, 1915 for the Naval Militia. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block 1897-1913 patent dates and address with the circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The left front of the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", the right side of the slide is marked "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. NAVY" and the small "H" inspection mark is on the back of the slide above the firing pin. The left side of the frame is marked with the circled "GHS" inspection mark of Major Gilbert H. Stewart. The serial number is marked right side of the frame behind the slide stop hole. All markings are highlighted in white. Low profile blade front and rear sights, smooth trigger, checkered magazine release, slide stop, thumb safety and hammer spur. All blue barrel marked with a "P" and "H", two tone magazine with lanyard ring on the bottom, lanyard ring on the heel of the frame and fitted with checkered walnut grips with diamond pattern around the screws. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 109567 Condition: Professionally restored to near mint condition. The grips are as new. The markings are highlighted in white and remain clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3231 Colt 1924 Transitional Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 2,250.00 - 3,500.00 Colt Army Contract Model 1911 Semi-automatic pistol manufactured in 1924. This pistol was one of 1000 Model 1911 pistols shipped from Colt to the Springfield Armory on March 10, 1924. On June 12, 1923 the Army awarded a contract to colt for the manufacture of 10,000 "Improved Automatic Pistols, Caliber .45, Model of 1911". These pistols had a number of significant modifications from the WWI production Model 1911 pistols. These modifications included: (1) extended grip safety tang, (2) short trigger with knurled face, (3) finger clearance cuts on the sides of the receiver behind the trigger, (4) knurled and raised mainspring housing and (5) wider front sight blade. In addition to these changes, the diamond-shaped panels around the screw holes on the grips were eliminated and the slide stop was slightly modified. These improvements led to the re-designation of the Model 1911 pistol as Model 1911A1 in 1926. This pistol has a military 'brush blue' finish with full checkered, oiled walnut stocks and a two-tone, flat base, magazine. The right side of the receiver roll-stamped: "UNITED STATES PROPERTY/No 703158" in two lines behind the slide stop hole. The right side of the slide is roll-stamped: "MODEL OF 1911.U.S. ARMY". The left side of the receiver is stamped with the monogram initials "WTG" in a double circle (the double circle was adopted around serial number 702000).The left side of the slide is roll-stamped with the Colt 1897-1913 patent dates in a two-line block followed by the Rampant Colt trademark and "COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.CO./HARTFORD,CT.U.S.A." in two lines. The top of the receiver is stamped with a serifed "H" provisional inspection mark in front of the disconnector hole and a "G" to the right of the hole. A serifed "H" is stamped on the rear of the slide above the firing pin stop. The barrel has a brush blue finish. The top of the chamber is stamped with linked "HP" proof/inspection marks. A small "G" is stamped on the underside of the barrel ahead of the lug. BBL: 5.0 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 703158 Condition: Professionally restored to near mint condition and the brush blue finish shows virtually no wear. The white, highlighted, markings are crisp. The grips appear to be modern replacements and are in nearly new condition. The barrel lacks the large "K" normally stamped on the underside of the barrel on most Transition Model pistols. The two tone magazine has been professional restored to new condition. This is a good looking example of a hard-to-find Colt Transitional Model 1911 Semi-automatic pistol.
Thumbnail 3232 Colt U.S. Navy Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,500.00 This is a nice example of a totally restored Colt U.S. Navy Contract Model 1911 Semi-automatic pistol manufactured in 1915. This pistol was one of 500 guns shipped to the Brooklyn Navy Yard on March 5, 1915 for the Naval Militia. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block 1897-1913 patent dates and address with the circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The left front of the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", the right side of the slide is marked "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. NAVY" and the small "H" inspection mark is on the back of the slide above the firing pin. The left side of the frame is marked with the circled "GHS" inspection mark of Major Gilbert H. Stewart. The serial number is marked right side of the frame behind the slide stop hole. All markings are highlighted in white. Low profile blade front and rear sights, smooth trigger, checkered magazine release, slide stop, thumb safety and hammer spur. All blue barrel marked with a "P" and "H" on top of the chamber, unmarked two tone magazine with lanyard ring on the bottom, lanyard ring on the heel of the frame and fitted with checkered walnut grips with diamond pattern around the screws. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 109594 Condition: Professionally restored to near mint condition. The grips are excellent with slight wear and sharp checkering. The magazine has been restored as well and remains very good. The markings remain clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3233 Colt U.S. Army Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 Manufactured in 1913, this pistol is one of 1,250 pistols shipped to the U.S. Marine Corps depot Quartermaster, Philadelphia, Pa. on July 9, 1913. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block 1897-1911 patent dates and address with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, the left side of the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and has the circle "WGP" inspection mark of Major Walter G. Penfield above the magazine release. The rear of the slide is marked "H" above the firing pin and the right side is marked "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY", with the serial number on the right side of the frame behind the slide stop. The top of the barrel chamber is marked with a "H" and "P". Smooth trigger, checkered slide stop, thumb safety, magazine release and wide spur hammer. Standard lower profile fixed sights,(early variation rounded rear sight), lanyard loop on the heel, two tone unmarked magazine with lanyard loop on the bottom and fitted with checkered walnut grips with diamond pattern around the screws. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 36514 Condition: Professionally restored to near mint condition. The grips are as new. The magazine has also been restored and remains excellent. The markings are highlighted in white and remain clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3234 Colt U.S. Army Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 Manufactured in 1913, this pistol is one of 750 pistols shipped to Benicia Arsenal, Benicia, California on June 4, 1913. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block 1897-1911 patent dates and address with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, the left side of the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and has the circle "WGP" inspection mark of Major Walter G. Penfield above the magazine release. The rear of the slide is marked "H" above the firing pin and the right side is marked "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY", with the serial number on the right side of the frame behind the slide stop. The top of the barrel chamber is marked with a "H" and "P". Smooth trigger, checkered slide stop, thumb safety, magazine release and wide spur hammer. Standard lower profile fixed sights, (early variation rounded) rear sight, lanyard loop on the heel, two tone unmarked magazine with lanyard loop on the bottom and fitted with checkered walnut grips with diamond pattern around the screws. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 33462 Condition: Professionally restored to near mint condition. The grips are as near mint. The magazine has also been restored and remains very good. The markings are highlighted in white and remain clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3235 Grouping of World War II USAAF and RAF Flight Gear Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,500.00 Items are U.S. Army Air Force unless noted. 1) Aero Leather Clothing Co. B-6 flight jacket with leather name tag handmarked "R.J. LEEWARD". Not warm enough for high altitude bomber crews, the B-6 was warm enough for use in marginally heated cockpits of some fighters and often worn by ground crews. 2) Werber Sportswear A-3 trousers. 3) Unmarked flak jacket. 4) Leather RAF Type C flight helmet with receiver. 5) Bristolite A-6 boots, size medium. 6) 1941 dated RAF flight gloves marked with the King's crown and AM. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Good. The leather shows age cracking (more prevalent on the sleeves) and a large hole on the back and a tear on the right sleeve. The sheepskin shows some loss mostly along the edges. 2) Very good. The leather shows some age cracking, along with wear to the pockets and the sheepskin shows some scattered loss. 3) Very good plus, showing some staining (more prevalent on the lining). 4) Very good. The wiring shows some fraying. The leather is supple. 5) Fair. The leather shows some age cracking and poor zippers, along with a tear on the right boot. 6) Poor.
Thumbnail 3236 Two World War II U.S. Flight Jackets with Related Flight Gear Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,500.00 1) U.S. Navy AN-J-3A flight jacket. Name tag on the left chest has naval aviator wings over "A.M. ALLISON / CDR. USN". A China-Burma-India cloth patch is sewn to the left shoulder. The right chest has a cloth patch depicting a man riding a magic carpet while looking through a spy glass and holding a scimitar. 2) USAAF A-2 jacket with the Army Air Forces decal on the left shoulder. 3) Chas. Fischer Spring AN6530 goggles with original box and two pairs of extra green lens. 4) Western Electric ANB-H-1 headset. 5) Shure Brothers T-30-V throat microphone with strap. Comes with leather USMCR aviator name tag ("L.R. Reeder / 2nd. Lt. U.S.M.C.R", is torn), two service ribbons (World War II "Asiatic-Pacific with two stars, Air Medal with one star"), two lieutenant bars, USMC screw back insignia, and U.S. Navy wings (much of the gold remains). BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Good. Showing age cracking on the leather with an area of missing stitching on left sleeve and wear on the cuffs, collar, and waist band. 2) Very good plus. Showing some wear/moth holes on the cuffs and waist band and some minor wear and age cracking on the leather. 3) Very fine. 4) Very fine. Rubber on receivers show some minor cracking, with an attaching pin absent. 5) Excellent.
Thumbnail 3237 Three WWII USAAF A-2 Flight Jackets and Two Life Vests Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 1,900.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 4,000.00 1) USAAF A-2 flight jacket with B-17 squadron markings. A B-17 dropping its load of bombs is painted on the back. The left chest has a leather name tag ("LT. E.L. COLE") above a wolf's head on a cloth background which is sewn to the chest. "LiL' AUDREY" is painted on the right chest. 2) USAAF Bronco A-2 flight jacket size 44 with personal markings. The left chest has a leather name tag marked "D.L. MADDEN" above the painted "EASY'S ANGELS / 23". Captain bars are painted on both shoulders. A British survival whistle is attached to the zipper. 3) USAAF Rough Wear Clothing Co. A-2 Jacket size 38. The left shoulder has a USAAF decal. 4) USAAF United States Rubber Co. B-4 life vest with illegible date (Feb 23 194). 5) U.S. Navy United States Rubber Co. AN-6519-1 life vest with package of dye marker and dated December 16, 1944. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Good. Showing extensive wear to the cuffs and waist band with some loss and tears to the lining (mainly at the seams) and some loss stitching on the right shoulder. The jacket shows moderate-heavy wear. The maker's tag, left pocket snap, and collar latch are missing. Most of the wolf decal remains and the painted images remain strong. 2) Good. Showing a series of small tears on the lining at the collar and wear on the leather (more prevalent on the sleeves), with some scattered wear and repairs to the waist band and worn cuffs. 3) Excellent. Showing a few moth type holes on the cuffs and waist band. Most of the decal remains. 4-5) Excellent.
Thumbnail 3238 Two U.S. A-2 Flight Jackets and One 9th Air Force Ike Jacket Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 3,000.00 1) USAAF Monarch A-2 flight jacket size 42. The left chest has an USAAF name tag (W.F. Schmidt) over a chenille "Pursuit to Defend" 55th Fighter Group patch. The left shoulder as a USAAF decal. In October 1943, the 55th Fighter Group began operations with P-38s and converted to P-51s in July 1944 and primarily escorted B-17s and B-24s on their way to bomb targets in Europe. 2) USAAF Colonel's, British made Eisenhower jacket with a 9th bullion patch on the right shoulder, bullion insignia on both shoulders, "US" collar insignia, and three rows of ribbons sewn above the left chest pocket. The left sleeve has service bars and chevrons. The ribbons include the Silver Star, Purple Heart, and Bronze Star. 3) A-2 flight jacket featuring a large photographic reconnaissance patch and a large bombardment patch. The left chest has a leather name tag "T.E. MARCHBANKS" with leather major insignia on the shoulders. Pictured on page 173 of "American Flight Jackets". The left chest has a chenille 601st Bombardment Group patch and the right chest has an embroidered 155th Photographic Reconnaissance squadron patch. Deployed to England in November 1943, the 601st Bombardment Group participated in the air offensive over Europe flying B-17s. The 155th Photographic Reconnaissance squadron participated in the Normandy invasion and the campaign in central Europe and flew various aircraft such as P-70s, A-20s, and F-3s. Tom E. Marchbanks, Jr. was assigned to the 601st Bombardment Squadron, Eighth Air Force, in England, and served as squadron operations officer and as squadron commander. He participated in 35 combat missions (total of 252 flying hours), which earned him a special commendation for meritorious service. During the Korean War, he participated in 100 missions with the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Group and in 1953 he was an active member of the 433rd Troop Carrier Wing, Air Force Reserve and would become the General Chief of Air Force Reserves, in Washington D.C.. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Very good, with the exception of some wear/moth holes to the cuffs and waist band and some minor wear and a few areas of age cracking on the leather. Half of the decal remains and the patch is fine with the exception of a couple small stains. 2) Very good, with some discoloration on the sleeves and on the body below the left sleeve and some fraying on the cuffs. The right sleeve has an area of wear, a few moth holes and an area of lost stitching near the cuff. The lining has some repairs and a few tears. 3) Fair-good, with a long tear on the back near the collar, a few minor tears, moderate age cracking and dry rot on the shoulders and sleeves, and some tears in the lining. Tag has been removed and the right pocket snap is absent. Reconnaissance patch is soiled and the bombardment patch is fine.
Thumbnail 3239 U.S. Remington Model 1903-A3 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with M-82 Scope Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,250.00 The left side of the receiver is stamped "US / Remington / MODEL 03-A3" and the right side has the serial number. The barrel is marked "RA" over an ordnance bomb over the date "8-43". The scope base is the correct square end version with the right rear side stamped "REDFIELD". Equipped with an M82 scope marked "TELESCOPE M82 / SERIAL NO. 42222 / STOCK NO. F001-0084688" on the left side. The left side of the stock is marked "RA", ordnance cartouche, and boxed "FJA" on the left side and a circled "P" in the grip area. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30-06 Finish: parkerized/blue Grips: Serial Number: 3423253 Condition: Arsenal refurbished and subsequently assembled with a mixture of parts. The rifle retains 98% plus of the parkerized finish showing some light edge wear. The bolt and barrel bands retain 95% of the blue finish thinning to a brown. The wood is revarnished with a few minor handling marks. The scope has clear optics.
Thumbnail 3240 Johnson Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Developed in the late 1930s, the 1941 competed against the M1 Garand for US military contracts, and found buyers with the Dutch and the USMC, which issued them to the "Marine Raider and Parachute Battalions" for the early Makin Island, Guadalcanal and Tulagi Island hopping campaigns in the Pacific. Blade front and adjustable peep rear sights, with a set of three holes drilled and tapped into the top of the receiver through the standard markings, ".30-06/ 41" marked on the barrel flange, and the Cranston Arms markings on the right rear of the receiver. Smooth two piece stock with sling swivels and a checkered buttplate numbered "1201" BBL: 23 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30-06 Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 8583 Condition: Very good as refurbished and modified, with 70% of the original parkerized finish, showing areas of mixed brown patina, dark spots, and some pitting. There are three additional holes drilled into the top of the receiver which are filled with filler screws. Stock is revarnished, with mild dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3241 Armscorp Model M14NM National Match Semi-Automatic Rifle Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,400.00 Introduced in 1987, this is the civilian version of the U.S. M14 rifle manufactured from new and surplus parts. The rifle is built to A.M.T.U. MIL. Specifications. The rear of the receiver is marked "U.S. RIFLE / 7.62 MM M14 NM / diamond logo / 15399" and the right side of the receiver is marked "ARMSCORP BALTIMORE MD". Standard features and mounted with a walnut stock with pistol grip and synthetic hand guard and checkered folding buttplate. Complete with a green canvas sling. BBL: 22 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 7.62 mm Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 15399 Condition: Excellent. The rifle retains 99% original parkerized finish with some normal usage wear. The stock is also excellent with a few minor scratches above the magazine and overall light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3242 U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1922 MII Bolt Action Rifle with Sling Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 The receiver ring has the standard M1 marking with the additional "I" and letter B suffix on the serial number. The barrel is marked "SA / ordnance bomb / 8-25". Hooded front sight and receiver peep sight with bolt handle marked "NS / M2". Pistol grip stock with finger groove forearm, boxed "SA" cartouche on left side of buttstock, circle "P" in the grip area, leather sling, "6" stamped near buttplate tang, and checkered steel buttplate. BBL: 24 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 22 LR Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 6909B Condition: Excellent as arsenal refurbished, with 99% plus of the parkerized finish remaining with wear from the front sight hood. The stock is excellent with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3243 Two U.S. M1 Carbines -A) U.S. Rock-Ola M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,900.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,900.00 A) Blade front and adjustable rear sights, with a Rock Ola barrel, Type I barrel band, flat bolt, stamped trigger guard, button safety and "BR" magazine catch. High wood stock, 2-rivet hand guard, boxed "RMC" cartouche, oval oiler cutout and a green canvas sling. BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 Carbine Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 4544902 Condition: Arsenal refurbished, with 80% of the original finish, showing a mottled brown patina on the barrel and scattered handling marks. Stock is very good, with some light chips and scratches. Mechanically excellent. B) Blade front and adjustable rear sights, Winchester marked barrel, Type II barrel band, "A W" subcontractor mark on receiver, round blued bolt, "EW" button safety, "W" magazine catch, unmarked recoil plate, milled guard and low wood stock with 4-rivet hand guard, Ordnance cartouche on the right buttstock, oval sling cutout and green canvas sling. BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 M1 Carbine Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 5817964 Condition: Arsenal refurbished, with 98% of the parkerized finish, showing light scratches and areas of gray patina. Stock is very fine, with mild pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3244 U.S. World War II Remington Model 1903-A4 Sniper Rifle Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,500.00 This is an example of a World War II Remington Model 1903-A4 Sniper Rifle with Weaver M73B1 Telescopic Sight. The rifle has a front sight correctly removed and the barrel is marked "R.A. / ordnance bomb / 7-43" and the front receiver ring is marked "U.S. / REMINGTON / MODEL 03-A3" on the left side and the serial number on the right side. The bolt handle is marked "R" and the right rear of the bolt assembly is marked "BP". The receiver is fitted with a parkerized Redfield scope sight base. The scope is blue, comes with rubber "Bikini Cover" lens cover and the plate is marked ""TELESCOPE M73B1 / PATD - PATS. PEND. / W.R. WEAVER CO. / EL PASO, TEX. U.S.A.". The rifle is mounted with a WWII production walnut pistol grip, "C" stock and hand guard, with checkered steel buttplate with compartment, (cleaning kit not included). The left side of the stock is stamped with an "RA", boxed "RA / JPL and boxed "FJA", with a circled "P" in the grip area and various Remington proof marks ahead of the floor plate. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30-06 Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 3408038 Condition: Very fine as Arsenal refurbished. The rifle retains 90% plus of the original thinning parkerized finish. The trigger guard is reparkerized as well as the bands. The stock is very good with a filled repair on the left side just ahead of the receiver and overall some minor scratches, dings and dents. The scope is very fine with 90% original blue finish showing some wear, minor scratches and some minor spotting. The optics are clear. The cartouches and markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3245 Scarce Late Production U.S. Winchester M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 This is a scarce example of a 7,200,000 range Winchester M1 carbine (M2's were also being made which this fortunately is not.) Blade front and adjustable rear sights, Winchester marked barrel, Type III barrel band, round blued bolt, button safety, "W" magazine catch and recoil plate, milled guard and low wood stock with 4-rivet hand guard, Ordnance cartouche on the right buttstock, oval sling cutout and 1945 dated green canvas sling. BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 M1 Carbine Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 7239347 Condition: Excellent, with 95% plus of the original finish, showing areas of bright gray patina on the barrel and bolt, along with scattered handling marks overall. The bolt retains 75% original blue. Stock is excellent, with a few chips along the edges and mild dents. Light fraying of the sling. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3246 Springfield Armory M1A Eemi Automatic Rifle with Bayonet Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,400.00 The rear of the receiver is marked "U.S. RIFLE / 7.62-mm M14 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY circled T / 021978" and "NM" marked barrel. Flash suppressor, military front and rear battle sights, 20 round magazine and mounted with a one piece walnut pistol grip stock with brown plastic hand guard, folding checkered buttplate and buttstock compartment. Complete with a green nylon sling and M-6 bayonet and scabbard. BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 7.62 mm Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 021978 Condition: Excellent. The rifle retains 98% plus original parkerized finish with a few light scuffs and handling marks. The stock is also excellent with a few overall scattered minor pressure dents and handling marks. The sling is good with some staining. The bayonet and scabbard are very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3247 World War II U.S. Standard Products M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Blade front sight and 2-leaf rear sight , with an undated Winchester barrel, Type I barrel band, standard receiver markings, flat bolt, milled trigger guard and pushbutton safety. Smooth low wood stock with 2-rivet hand guard, Arsenal proof on the right side of the buttstock, oval oiler cut, "S J" in the sling cut, green canvas sling and a checkered buttplate. BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 Carbine Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 2003651 Condition: Very fine, with 90% of the parkerized finish, showing scratches and areas of gray patina on the barrel and trigger guard, along with scattered handling marks. Bolt retains 95% blue. Stock is fine, with pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3248 U.S. Winchester M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle with Sling Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 750.00 - 950.00 Produced in September of 1944. Standard sights with a Battle Range elevation knob and locking bar. Winchester barrel, bolt, trigger guard, trigger housing, safety, hammer and slant cut operating rod. Smooth stock, with "W.R.A./ G.H.D." and Ordnance cannon cartouches, a circled "P" on the grip and a brown leather sling. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30-06 Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 2489090 Condition: Professionally refurbished, with 95% plus parkerized finish, showing a few areas of gray patina and scattered handling marks. Stock is lightly sanded and reoiled, with faint markings a few scuffs and dents. Leather shows mild cracking and verdigris. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3249 Scarce WWII Liberator Variation Model 3 Single Shot Pistol Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,900.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 This is an example of a desirable WWII Liberator pistol. These were produced by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors from 1942-1945. They were intended as cheap and easy to produce, substitute single shot pistols that could be dropped behind enemy lines to the French resistance, OSS and SOE forces that would enable them to kill an enemy soldier and capture his weapon. This is a "two hole" variation that was made from sheet metal stampings that were spot welded together on top of the smooth bore barrel. It has the cast zinc-aluminum cocking knob, located on the rear of the pistol with the alignment pin cast into the cocking knob. This heavy cast aluminum cocking handle is rotated to the side to allow loading through a gate. The base of the grips are hollowed out to hold 10 more rounds. "AL740028" has been marked on the lower right side of the grip. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: bright Grips: metal Serial Number: NSN Condition: Excellent with a few minor dings and scratches. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3250 Colt U.S. Army Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 Manufactured in 1913, this pistol is one of 700 pistols shipped to Benicia Arsenal, Benicia, California on May 28, 1913. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block 1897-1911 patent dates and address with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, the left side of the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and has the circle "WGP" inspection mark of Major Walter G. Penfield above the magazine release. The rear of the slide is marked "H" above the firing pin and the right side is marked "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY", with the serial number on the right side of the frame behind the slide stop. The top of the barrel chamber is marked with a "H" and "P". Smooth trigger, checkered slide stop, thumb safety, magazine release and wide spur hammer. Standard lower profile fixed sights, (early variation rounded) rear sight, lanyard loop on the heel, two tone unmarked magazine with lanyard loop on the bottom and fitted with checkered walnut grips with diamond pattern around the screws. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 32479 Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 80% original blue finish with an area of smooth gray on the right front of the slide, wear on the muzzle end and high edges. The outer lower edges of the front of the frame have some smooth gray patina and the grip straps have thinned to a smooth mottled gray patina. Overall there are some scattered minor scratches. The grips are also very fine with some minor wear on the lower edges and some light wear on the otherwise very crisp checkering. The markings are highlighted in white and remain clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3251 Early World War II Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,250.00 - 3,500.00 Manufactured in early 1941, this pistol is one of only block of 1911A1s manufactured in 1941 (721978-756733), and was one of 2,000 shipped to Springfield Armory on March 29, 1941. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block 1897-1913 patent dates/address with the Rampant Colt in the center, "P" on top of the slide in front of the rear sight, and the left side of the frame is marked with a boxed "R.S.." inspector mark of Colonel Robert Sears directly below the slide stop and "P" below the magazine release. The upper front left side of the trigger guard is marked with a "T" over the Colt triangle "VP" proof and "69" on the opposite. The "No" style serial number on the right side of the frame as well as "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and "M1911A1 U.S.ARMY" markings. Matching numbered slide. Standard low profile sights, checkered trigger, slide stop, magazine release, thumb safety, wide spur hammer and arched main spring housing. Blue barrel and two tone unmarked magazine. Fitted with checkered walnut grips. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 725322 Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 75% plus original blue finish with some thinning and wear on the bottom, front of the frame, high edge wear on the slide and a dark patina on the front strap with some minor pitting. There is some light spotting on the top of the slide. The grips are very good with a few minor dings and dents, some wear on the upper and lower edges, and crisp checkering. The markings are highlighted in white and remain clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3252 Excellent U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 1945 Production Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 Made in 1945, in the last block of U.S. 1911A1 pistols by Colt. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block patent dates and Rampant Colt on the left side of the slide and "P" on top ahead of the rear sight. "G.H.D." inspected frame with "UNITED STATES PROPERTY / No 2301604", "M1911A1 U.S. ARMY" and the crossed cannon cartouche on the right side. Colt barrel, "B" in front of the lug and "P" and a boxed "C" on the left and right side respectively. Reinforced Coltwood grips and "S" marked full blue magazine. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: parkerized Grips: plastic Serial Number: 2301604 Condition: Excellent, showing 98% plus original parkerized finish, with some very minor high edge wear and handling marks, and a tiny amount of spotting on the right side of the slide. Grips are excellent with a few minor dings. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3253 Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Ithaca Slide Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,250.00 Made in 1944. Fixed sights, with the left side of the slide marked "ITHACA GUN CO., INC./ ITHACA, N.Y.", and "P" on top. "G.H.D." inspected frame, with "e/ VP" Colt proof and standard markings. Checkered stamped trigger, thin hammer, slide catch and thumb safety, serrated arched mainspring housing, reinforced Coltwood grips and a Flannery Bolt Company barrel. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: parkerized Grips: plastic Serial Number: 1709551 Condition: Very fine as assembled, with 97% of the parkerized finish, showing bright wear concentrated along the high edges, and mild handling marks. Grips are excellent, with sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3254 Excellent U.S. Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Made in 1945. Fixed sights, with "REMINGTON RAND INC./ SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A." and "P" on the slide, Atwood inspected frame with "NO." style serial number marking, stamped trigger, thin hammer, serrated mainspring housing, checkered safety and Keyes Fiber grips. With a High Standard barrel and a Warren Leather Goods holster. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: parkerized Grips: plastic Serial Number: 2388544 Condition: Excellent with 95% of the slightly thin original parkerized finish showing some light handling marks, a small amount of verdigris and edge wear overall. Grips are very good, with a few dents and handling marks. Holster is fine, with scuffing and verdigris. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3255 U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with WWI Field and Travel Chest with Accessories Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 Manufactured in 1918. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block address and patent dates with the Rampant Colt in the center, the right side is marked "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY". The left side of the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and the eagle head "S12" is marked above the magazine release. Serial number is marked on the right side of the frame. Standard low profile fixed sights, smooth trigger, checkered slide stop, thumb safety and hammer, and fitted with checkered walnut grips with the diamond pattern around the screws. The pistol is complete with a field kit which has gold embossed "U.S. ARMY" and "EHF" on the lid, two gold stars on the front and a label which reads "UNITED STATES ARMY / U.S. / FIELD AND TRAVEL / CHEST 1918". The chest contains a uniform jacket with the 4th Infantry division shoulder patch. U.S. and infantry insignia pins on the collar, two pair of pants, a brass compass marked "U.S.C.E." on the back, an original, unopened 20 count box of 45 1911 Frankford Arsenal cartridges, two flashlights, fountain pen, October 10, 1918 "Camp Dix Times" newspaper, gas mask in canvas carrying case, garrison cap, first aid kit, comb, hairbrush, pair of binoculars, four glass containers with screw on lids, Montebello four in one knife, draftsman kit and a brass "Shaveinall" kit. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 500758 Condition: Refinished with metal surfaces having a smooth artificial mottled brown patina. The grips are fair with chunks absent from the toe area of the left toe, overall some heavy wear, some dents and dings. The markings remain clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with heavy edge wear on the front and back edges and most of the gold embossing remaining. The lining remains good and all of the accessories are good or better. The working condition of the flashlights have not been tested.
Thumbnail 3256 Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Manufactured in 1916. Blade front and flat top square notch rear sights with the two line two block 1897-1913 patent markings and address on the left side of the slide, with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations and "COLT/ AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE.45" ahead of the ejector port on the right. "GOVERNMENT MODEL/ C34553" on the right side of the frame with the Colt "VP" triangle proof on the upper left front of the trigger guard bow and the letter "D" on the lower left side. Smooth trigger, short grip safety, checkered hammer, slide stop, thumb safety, standard fixed sights and lanyard loop on the heel. Unmarked two tone magazine with lanyard loop on the bottom and fitted with checkered walnut grips with diamond pattern around the screws. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: C34553 Condition: Very fine with 75% original blue finish remaining. The slide shows some wear on the muzzle end and high edges, thinning on the front top, with some minor pitting and a few minor scratches. The front strap is thinning to a smooth silver gray and the back strap has a smooth mottled gray patina. There is some minor spotting on the right side of the frame and slide and scratches on the right side from the slide stop. The grips are fine with minimal wear, a few minor dings and crisp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3257 Scarce "U.S." Marked Colt Pre-Series 70 "Mid-Range" 38 Special National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 This is an excellent example of a very scarce "US" marked mid-range National Match M1911 style pistol in 38 Special, (not 38 Super) but actually 38 Special. This series of semi-automatic pistol, was developed in 1959/60 as a way to shoot the ever popular and accurate 38 Special wad-cutter target bullets from a semi-automatic pistol. This actual pistol is based on the highly refined M1911A1 Colt National match pistols that has the factory match improvements, such as reduced tolerances for a nice tight slide to frame fit, with a Colt NM marked barrel in 38 Special, extended national match trigger with trigger stop, lowered ejection port and the later style Gold Cup adjustable rear sight with the target front sight. The left side of the slide is marked in two blocks as follows; "NATIONAL MATCH/ COLT /AUTOMATIC 38 SPECIAL MID RANGE". With the right side of the slide marked "COLT'S PAT. F.A. MFG.CO. HARTFORD CONN. U.S.A". The barrel is marked on top of the chamber area with "COLT 38 SPEC. NM/ MKIII". The right side of the frame marked behind the slide stop pin, "US"/3922-MR". The serial number of this pistol puts the production around 1964. Currently, it is fitted with a set of original checkered walnut grips with the Colt Gold medallion at the top of each grip panel. It is estimated that less that 8000 total of this model were produced from 1960 to 1970, with very few noted as actually being produced in 1964. These pre-series 70 pistols have the high polished blue finish on the flats with the non-glare matte blue finish on the top of the slide, the grip straps and underside of the frame. It is complete with one original magazine marked "COLT/ 38 SPEC" on the floor plate. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 special Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 3922MR Condition: Excellent overall with 95% of the original blue finish overall with wear on the edges and high spots overall. The grips are also in excellent condition with nice checkering with only minor handling marks. A excellent example of a very scarce and desirable Colt M1911A1, pre-series 70, 38 Special National Match Mid-Range semi-automatic pistol.
Thumbnail 3258 Very Large Training Model of the U.S. 1911A1 Pistol, with Transport Crate and Provenance Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 5,000.00 Measuring 32 inches tall, 50 inches long and 8 inches wide, this is a large scale model of a Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol. The slide is mobile, with the hammer spring loaded to move out of the way, a mobile slide catch and a function magazine catch, which when depressed releases a scale model magazine. A length of pipe extends down from the trigger guard, with two reinforcing sections on the front strap for mounting the display on the included floor stand. Also included is a black painted hardwood transport case. The top of the slide has been marked "SCC/ RET AEA" and "9999/ 253106/ 9075 0010 1/6 9067" on top around the ejection port. According to a notarized affidavit from a previous owner, this was used as a training aid by the U.S. Navy and eventually became part of the inventory of Patrick Air Force Base (formerly Naval Air Station Banana River) in Florida, and the slide markings were added when it was disposed of by the Air Force. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Excellent, with a few mild handling marks overall. The magazine shows a pair of deep cuts in the left side. This is an absolute must for the serious 45 automatic collector!
Thumbnail 3259 Rare "Singer in World War II: 1939-1945" Book Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 Published in 1946 by The Singer Manufacturing Company, this report examines the problems confronting each of Singer's branches in the United States and Canada during the Second World War (1939-1945), the various war work commitments assumed by the company, the items produced and the methods employed to accomplish such production. The variety of items for the war effort that are featured in this report include: the Model 1911A1 semi-automatic pistol, B-29 bomber gunfire control computers, variable pitch wooden propeller blades, parts for the T-1 bomb sight, M1 carbine receiver, and much more. The report is 233 pages and is illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine with the exception of a large stain near the bottom edge that extends to all of the pages. All pages are bound. Still a solid example of a rare World War II production report.
Thumbnail 3260 Excellent World War II Production Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 This Colt Model 1911A1 Automatic Pistol was manufactured by Colt Firearms and shipped to Springfield Armory between December 30, 1943 and January 5, 1944. The pistol has a gray-green parkerized finish, blued barrel and brown, "Coltwood", checkered, stocks. The feed ramp is bright. The barrel is blued and stamped: "COLT 45 AUTO" on the lower left side of the chamber and "P" on the left side of the barrel lug. The full blue magazine is stamped "R" (Risdon Mfg. Co.,) on the top of the floor plate lip. The stocks have wide reinforcing rings around the screws and interior strengthening rib and mold numbers. The trigger is stamped with a knurled face. The slide stop, safety lock and mainspring housing are checkered. The wide spur hammer has a bordered knurling. The right side of the receiver has the Ordnance escutcheon stamped behind the stock. "UNITED STATES PROPERTY/No. 1155210" is roll-stamped in two lines behind the slide stop hole. "M1911A1 U.S.ARMY" is roll stamped in front of the slide stop hole. The left side of the trigger guard is stamped with a "K" assembly mark over the Colt Triangle "V/P" proofmark. The Ordnance final inspection mark "G.H.D.", is stamped below the slide stop and a "P" proofmark is stamped behind the magazine release. The slide has the mid-late WWII production front sight blade with serrated face and is correctly not serial numbered. The top of the slide is stamped with a "P" proofmark between the rear sight and the ejection port. The left side of the slide is roll-stamped with the Colt 1897-1913 patent dates in a two-line block, the Rampant Colt trademark and "COLT'S PT.F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." in two lines. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: parkerized Grips: brown plastic checkered Serial Number: 1155210 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 99% of the gray-green parkerized finish and has all of the original components. The barrel has light cycling wear on the chamber and retains 95% of the original blue finish. The "Coltwood" stocks are in excellent condition. All of the markings on the slide and receiver are crisp. Mechanically excellent. The magazine has 95% or more of the brush blue finish. This is an excellent example of a late 1943 production Colt Model 1911A1 Automatic Pistol.
Thumbnail 3261 U.S. General Motors Liberator Single Shot Pistol Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,800.00 Produced by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors from 1942-1945, the Liberator was issued the nomenclature "Flare Pistol, 45 Caliber" in order to obscure its true purpose; to be airdropped in occupied territories and be used to eliminate a German soldier and steal his weapon. Given the smooth bore and crude sights, this was a task best performed from immediately behind while the soldier was alone. This is a three hole model that was made from sheet metal stamping that were spot welded together on top of the smooth bore barrel, and fitted with a cast zinc cocking knob with integral guide pin. The grip is hollow to store additional rounds, and fitted with a sliding cover. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: bright Grips: metal Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The pistol has a smooth gray patina with some scattered minor spotting. The left side of the grip has the number "77975" etched into it with an electric pencil. The trigger needs adjustment, it has to be manually returned to the ready position.
Thumbnail 3262 U.S. World War II Remington Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Model 1911A1 Automatic Pistol manufactured by the Remington Rand Co., in 1945. The pistol has a gray-green parkerized finish, blued barrel and checkered, brown plastic stocks. The receiver feed ramp is polished bright. The slide stop, safety lock and hammer have a slightly darker finish than the slide and receiver. The trigger is stamped with a knurled face. The slide stop is grooved and the safety lock has impressed checkering. The pistol has an eight-rib mainspring housing and narrow trigger with knurled spur. The barrel is stamped with the High Standard ("HS") markings on the right side of the lug and a "P" proofmark on the right. The Keyes Fibre Co., stocks have reinforced screw holes and interior strengthening ribs. Mold marks and the Keyes five-pointed star are present on the inside of the stocks. The full-blued magazine is stamped with the "L" (M.S.Little Mfg. Co.) mark on top of the floor plate lip. The right side of the receiver is hand-stamped with the Ordnance escutcheon behind the stocks. The second style serial number: "NO. 2163606" is roll-stamped beneath "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" behind the slide stop hole. "M1911A1 U.S. ARMY" is roll stamped in front of the slide stop hole. The left side of the receiver is stamped with the Ordnance final inspection mark "FJA" below the slide stop and a "P' proofmark below the magazine release. The left side of the slide is roll-stamped with the second style marking: "REMINGTON RAND INC./SYRACUSE, N.Y. U,S,A," in two lines. A "P" proofmark is stamped on the top of the slide between the rear sight and the ejection port. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: parkerized Grips: brown plastic checkered Serial Number: 2163606 Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 90% of the original finish and has all of the original components. Bright metal is visible in the "P" proofmarks, and the Ordnance escutcheon. The barrel has 80% of the original blue finish intact; wear is limited to cycling marks on the chamber and some minor pitting in the bore. The slide retains nearly all of the original finish. The receiver has some minor edge wear and the parkerizing on the front of the grip strap is thin. The markings on the slide and receiver are crisp. The stocks are in excellent condition. The magazine retains about 95% of the blue finish.
Thumbnail 3263 U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,700.00 Manufactured in 1917, this pistol is one of 600 shipped to Springfield Armory on June 21, 1917. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block 1897-1913 patent dates and address, with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, the left side of the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", and "MODEL OF 1911.U.S.ARMY" is marked on the right side of the slide. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number and the left side is marked with the circle "GHS" inspection mark of Major Gilbert H. Stewart. The barrel chamber is marked "45 ACP" and the rear of the slide is marked with the letter "H" above the firing pin. Fixed sights, lanyard ring on the heel, unmarked two tone magazine with lanyard loop on the bottom and fitted with checkered walnut grips with diamond around the screws. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 161969 Condition: Fine. The pistol retains 60% original blue finish. The slide has a smooth plum brown patina with scattered traces of the original blue finish, strongest in the protected areas. The back strap has a smooth mottled brownish patina and the grip safety is thinning. There is some minor spotting on the front strap. The grips are also good with some minor dings, dents and bruises, and showing some wear on the upper and lower edges. The markings are highlighted in white and remain clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3264 Late WWII production Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 2,250.00 - 3,750.00 This Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun was manufactured in 1944. The shotgun has the gray-green parkerized finish found on late WWII production Winchester Model 12 Trench Guns. The receiver has the distinctive milling marks found only on Model 12 Trench Guns with parkerized finishes. The shotgun has the late production, parkerized, four-hole hand guard/bayonet lug with thick wire sling swivel and "W" stamped on the left side of the bayonet lug. A small Ordnance "Shell and Flame" insignia is stamped on the top of the barrel just ahead of the receiver. The right side of the receiver is roll-stamped with "U.S." and the "Shell and Flame" insignia below the ejection port. The left side of the stock is stamped with the Ordnance final inspection mark that consists of the initials "G.H.D." in a rectangle above a small (1/4-inch) diameter Ordnance escutcheon. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped with the New Haven address and patent dates followed by: "-WINCHESTER-/-TRADE MARK-" in two lines and "MODEl 12-12 GA-2 3/4 CHAM./CYL" in two lines. The date of manufacture, "44" (1944), is stamped on the underside of the barrel. The top of the barrel and top of the receiver are stamped with the oval Winchester "WP" proofmarks. The underside of the barrel and receiver are roll-stamped with the serial number "1034322". The stock is fitted with a black, checkered, hard rubber buttplate with the encircled Winchester logo in the center and a parkerized sling swivel. Manufactured near the end of Model 12 Trench Gun production in WWII, parkerized Model 12 Trench Guns are significantly more difficult to find than blued trench guns. The Model 12 Trench Guns remained in service from WWII thru the 1990-91 Gulf War. Original examples are scarce and parkerized Model 12 Trench Guns are extremely scarce. BBL: 20 In Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: Parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 1034322 Condition: Fine. The trench gun retains 60% of the thin original gray-green parkerized finish. There is some edge wear on receiver high points and the parkerized finish on the hand guard and magazine tube is thin. The stock and forearm have been varnished but remain in very good overall condition. There are several light handling marks on the stock. The Ordnance final inspection marks on the left side of the stock are crisp. This is a very good example of a difficult to obtain Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun with factory parkerized finish.
Thumbnail 3265 Early Production WWII U.S. Winchester M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Sling, CMP Box and Papers Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 This is a properly restored example of an early production Winchester M1 carbine. The serial number of this carbine falls into Winchester's first assigned serial number range (1000000-1349999) and has early production features. These features include flip rear sight, flat blue bolt, push safety on the trigger guard, 1st type barrel band, and high wood stock with two rivet hand guard, with the "I" oiler cut-out on the stock. The carbine also has the more square nose hand guard typical to early production Winchester M1 Carbines. The barrel is marked with the ordnance bomb over "W.R.A." and "2-43" horizontally. The receiver has standard Winchester markings with a "W" marked tang. The right side of the buttstock is double stamped "W.R.A. / G.H.D." next to an ordnance wheel crossed cannon cartouche and no visible marking in the sling cutout. Complete with green canvas sling and "SW" marked blue magazine. With Civilian Marksmanship Program shipping box, sales papers from the CMP, and a U.S. Navy long term storage "white bag" hand numbered to the carbine and dated "15APR1953".. BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 M1 Carbine Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 1046285 Condition: Very fine as restored. The carbine retains 98% original parkerized finish with some mild thinning on the barrel, and the bolt retains 98% original blue finish with some minor wear from normal cycling. The stock has been re-oiled, and remains very good with a minor scratch on the right front and a few light handling marks. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3266 U.S. Springfield M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,300.00 Made in March of 1945. Blade and peep sights, with Battle Range drum and locking bar. Fitted with a Springfield "3-45" barrel, Springfield bolt, trigger housing, hammer, safety and operating rod. Smooth stock, with a circled "P" on the pistol grip, "S.A./ N.F.R." and Defense cartouches on the left side, 1944 dated brown leather sling and checkered buttplate. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30-06 Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 3585639 Condition: Excellent, with 98% plus of the parkerized finish, showing bright gray along the high edges and on the right side of the receiver, along with scattered handling marks. Stock is very fine, with light pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3267 U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,200.00 Blade and ladder sights, with Springfield barrel dated "7-30", standard receiver markings, and "B" on the floor plate. Smooth stock with a boxed "Q.G.E.K." cartouche on the left side, three circled "P"s in the grip area along with a large uncircled "P", sling swivels, and checkered buttplate. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: Gauge: 30-06 Finish: blue/parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 1315003 Condition: Arsenal refurbished. The rifle retains 60% of the blue finish and 80% of the thin parkerized finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. The wood is fine with some minor dings and scratches, along with an area sanded flat on the right side of the grip area.
Thumbnail 3268 Two U.S. Mossberg Bolt Action Training Rifles -A) U.S. Property Marked Mossberg Model 44 U.S. Traini Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 A) Blade front and Mossberg S-100 Microclick rear sights, with the three line address and property markings on top of the barrel, and the U.S. Property marks on the receiver. Smooth pistol grip stock, with ribbed extended trigger guard and a serrated buttplate. BBL: 26 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 148496 Condition: Very fine, with 97% of the original blue finish, showing light scratches and handling marks overall. Stock is excellent, with a small chip absent from the toe and light scuffing. Mechanically excellent. B) Chiefly utilized by the U.S. Navy, a small number of these rifles were released via the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). Globe front sight and adjustable Redfield peep sight, with the standard three line address and model marking on top of the barrel and "U.S. 2684" on the side of the receiver. Smooth pistol grip stock, with underside mounting slot, ribbed trigger guard, raised cheekpiece and serrated buttplate. BBL: 27 inch heavy round Stock: walnut Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 2684 Condition: Excellent, with 95% of the original blue finish. Most of the finish loss is due to a number of scratches on the barrel and receiver, along with some minor edge wear. Stock is excellent, showing a few areas of faded finish, along with mild pressure dents. Magazine not included. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3269 U.S. Springfield M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle with British Lend Lease Proofs Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Produced in March of 1942, this rifle bears markings which suggest that it was provided to Great Britain as part of the Lend Lease program. Standard sights, with Battle Range drum and locking bar. The barrel is marked with an inverted "SA 3-42" over the Birmingham proof, tonnage and caliber marks. Fitted with a Springfield bolt, trigger housing, hammer, trigger and operating rod, with "Z" marked trigger guard. Smooth stock, with "P" on the trigger guard, "S.A./ G.H.S." cartouche next to the Ordnance crossed cannon stamp on the left, and a brown leather sling. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30-06 Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 522249 Condition: Excellent, with 98% of the original parkerized finish, showing a fine green color overall with mild edge wear and handling marks. Stock is very good, with a chip absent from the underside near the sling swivel and light scratches and dents overall. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3270 U.S. WWII Remington Model 1903-A4 Sniper Rifle with M84 Scope Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Remington barrel dated "2-44" with standard receiver markings designed to avoid being obscured by the telescopic sight base. Equipped with a M84 Telescopic Sight with rubber eye piece and sliding sunshade. The telescopic sight base and rings are blue and the base screws are casehardened with the base marked "R" on the right side and "SSPEC" on the underside. The bolt, front barrel band, and bolt sleeve have Remington "R" markings. The stock and hand guard are modern replacements with a leather sling and a checkered buttplate. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 06 Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 3423284 Condition: Arsenal refurbished. The rifle retains 98% of the parkerized finish with limited minor pitting on the front barrel band. The bolt retains 60% of the blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The modern replacement wood has a few very mild handling marks. The optics are slightly hazy. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3271 Excellent WWII U.S. Army Model 11 Remington Riot Shotgun Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 This is an excellent example of a WWII riot shotgun that was manufactured under contract by Remington Arms for the US Army. This is the later pattern with the blank receiver sides that is marked Military Finish. The top of the barrel is marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO. INC. ILION NY. MADE IN U.S.A." over the Browning patent markings and numbers. The left side of the barrel is marked "12GA for 2-3/4 or shorter shells" and the top of barrel is marked "US" with the Ordnance Bomb proof. The left side of the receiver is marked with the same "US" and Ordnance Bomb proof ahead of "MILITARY FINISH". The lower left side of the receiver is marked with the standard two line Remington patent marking over the serial number and the bolt is marked "MODEL 11". Mounted with a smooth oil finished walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with the crossed cannon cartouche followed by "FJA" on the left side of the stock and Remington marked serrated buttplate. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 498692 Condition: Excellent plus overall with 99% original blue finish showing only a couple very minor scratches and light handling marks. The wood is also excellent showing only a couple barely noticeable storage dings. The markings and cartouches are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3272 Excellent U.S. I.B.M. M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Sling Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Blade front and two leaf rear sights, with an undated IBM barrel, Type I band, blued round bolt, stamped trigger guard, "EP-B" button safety and "PR-B" marked magazine catch. Low wood stock with 2-rivet hand guard, Ordnance stamp on the right buttstock, oval oiler cutout, "SC-P" in the sling cutout and a green canvas sling. BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 Carbine Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 3892315 Condition: Excellent, with 90% of the original parkerized finish, showing areas of brown patina, bright handling marks, and a small amount of spotting. Bolt retains 50% original blue. Stock is very fine, with a few minor pressure dents. Mechanically excellent. A solid original World War II IBM M1 Carbine.
Thumbnail 3273 U.S. Winchester Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle with Canadian "Broad Arrow in C" Martial Proofs Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 700.00 - 1,100.00 Blade front and folding ladder peep sight, with the Winchester barrel dated "3-18". "E" and "W" proofs on some small parts. In addition to the standard markings, the "Broad Arrow in C" proof associated with the Canadian Army is present on top of the receiver ring and on the right side of the buttstock. "C.A.I." import marked barrel. Stock is marked "W" on front end. BBL: 26 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30-06 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 239246 Condition: Very fine, with 90% of the original blue finish, showing a gray patina along the high edges, on the bolt, and on the right side of the barrel in the import marked barrel. Stock is fine, with pressure dents, heaviest on the underside of the forearm and left side of the buttstock. Mechanically excellent. Bolt is modified (marker removed) replacement.
Thumbnail 3274 Excellent U.S. Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,400.00 Blade and two leaf sights, with "7-43" Inland barrel, Type I barrel band, flat bolt, milled trigger guard, button safety and "W.I." magazine catch. High wood stock, with 2-rivet hand guard, "P" double stamped on the grip, oval oiler cut, Ordnance cartouche on the right buttstock, "10" in the sling cut and a tan canvas sling. BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 Carbine Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 472759 Condition: Excellent, with 95% of the dark parkerized finish, showing some mild handling marks and spotting. Bolt retains 90% plus original blue. Stock is very good as re-oiled, with chips, scratches and dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3275 World War II Winchester Model 1897 Trench Gun Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 This is an example of a Winchester Model 1897 Trench Gun that was manufactured in 1942. The shotgun has the take-down frame, low comb stock and four-hole hand guard/bayonet lug that are characteristic of most WWII M1897 Trench Guns. The receiver, barrel, magazine tube and hand guard have the Winchester commercial blue finish. The walnut stock and forearm have a varnish finish. The stock is fitted with a black, checkered, hard rubber buttplate with the Winchester logo in a circle. The lower left side of the receiver is roll stamped with "U.S." followed by the Ordnance 'Shell and Flame' insignia. The 'Shell and Flame' insignia is also stamped on the top of the barrel just in front of the receiver. The left side of the stock is stamped with the Ordnance final inspection parks that consist of the initials "G.H.D." in a rectangle above a small (1/4-inch) Ordnance Corps escutcheon. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped with the Winchester two-line address and patent markings followed by: "-MODEL 97-WINCHESTER - 12 GA / - TRADE MARK - " and "2 3/4 CHAM./CYL". The date of manufacture "42" (1942) is stamped on the underside of the barrel. The serial number; "955686" is roll-stamped on the under side of the barrel take-down mount and "E/955686" is stamped on the lower portion of the barrel. Oval Winchester "W?P" proofmarks are stamped on the top of the barrel and the receiver. The hand guard/bayonet lug is not marked. A rack number, "45" is stamped on the bottom of the stock pistol grip. The Trench Gun is complete with a 1918 dated M1907 russet leather sling. BBL: 20 In Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 955686 Condition: Fine over all with 70% of the original blue finish. The finish is thin on the magazine tube and the sides and bottom of the receiver. Most of the blue finish is present on the hand guard/bayonet lug. The stock and forearm are both in very good condition with most of the original varnish finish and moderate handling wear. There are two hair-line crack in the rear of the hand guard. There is a small, old, chip in the right side of the stock pistol grip. This is a fine example of a WWII Winchester M1897 Trench Gun.
Thumbnail 3276 U.S. Springfield M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle with Sling Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 700.00 - 1,000.00 Made in June of 1943. Blade and peep sights, with Battle Range drum and locking bar. Fitted with a Springfield "3-S-A-5-43" barrel, Springfield bolt, trigger housing, hammer and operating rod. Smooth stock, with a circled "P" and "44" on the pistol grip, "S.A./ FMcF" and Defense cartouches on the left side, brown leather sling and checkered buttplate. Notes from the consignor state that this arm was part of the collection of James E. "Mac" McCollum, noted Garand researcher, collector and shooter. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30-06 Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 1632080 Condition: Very fine, with 90% of the slightly thin original parkerized finish, showing bright wear on the gas cylinder and scattered light handling marks overall. Stock is very good, with some chipping on the right side near the floor plate and operating rod, a small filled area below the operating rod and scattered dents. Light cracking of the sling. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3277 U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Mark I Bolt Action Rifle Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,400.00 Blade and ladder sights, with Springfield barrel dated "6-18", standard markings on the receiver ring, and the oval ejector port in the left sidewall. Smooth stock, with boxed "SA / S.P.G." cartouche with "DAL" stamped in the center on the left side, circled "P" on the underside of wrist, "1442" on top of the comb, sling swivels and a smooth buttplate. Correct mark I specific cut-off and sear with disconnector. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 06 Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 1107640 Condition: Very good. The rifle retains 60% of the thin parkerized finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. The wood is very good with a few minor gouges and some minor pressure dents, dings, and scratches with a large surface chip missing near the front band. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3278 Two U.S. M1 Carbines -A) U.S. Rock-Ola M1 Carbine Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 A) Blade and "H" marked adjustable peep sights, with a Type II barrel band, Rock-Ola barrel, round bolt, Rock-Ola recoil plate, and push-button safety. Furnished with a low wood stock and 2-rivet hand guard with "RA" in the grip, boxed "RMG" over ordnance cartouche on the right side of the butt, green canvas sling, oval oiler cut-out, boxed "RMC" stamped on the sling cut-out, and a checkered metal buttplate. BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 Carbine Finish: parkerzied Grips: Serial Number: 6211603 Condition: Excellent as Arsenal refurbished. The carbine retains 98% parkerized finish with some minor wear from cycling the action. The wood is fine as re-oiled with some scattered minor handling marks and some chipping around the recoil plate. Mechanically excellent. B) Blade front and "S" marked two leaf rear sights with a Type I barrel band, "11-43" Underwood barrel, blue bolt, and push-button safety. Furnished with a high wood stock and 2-rivet hand guard with a circled "P" in the grip, boxed "G.H.D. / U.E.F." cartouche with ordnance mark on the right side of the butt, green canvas sling, oval oiler cut-out, "P-U" stamped on the sling cut-out, and a checkered metal buttplate. BBL: 18 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 Carbine Finish: parkerized Grips: Serial Number: 2460288 Condition: Arsenal refurbished, then restored to World War II configuration. The carbine retains 95% parkerized finish with some minor edge wear and some minor thinning. The wood is very fine with some minor dings and scratches. The cartouche is clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3279 Two U.S. Semi-Automatic Shotguns -A) U.S. Savage Model 720 Semi-Automatic Shotguns Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 A) Single bead sight, with "P/ flaming bomb" on the barrel, along with the standard commercial markings. The receiver is also marked "P/ bomb" next to "U.S." on the left side. Smooth straight grip stock, with a serrated buttplate. Improved cylinder choke, 2 3/4" chamber, 14" pull. BBL: 26 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 74609 Condition: Very fine, with 75% plus of the faded original blue finish, showing a few areas of gray patina, mild handling marks and scattered spotting. A small amount of pitting is present on the receiver. Stock is good, with exception of a dent on the right side of the forearm, gaps between the stock and lower tang, and some light dings. Mechanically excellent. B) Single bead sight on the Lyman Cutts compensator, with "U.S. (bomb)" on top of the barrel and "LNN" on the side along with the standard address, patent, and gauge markings. The receiver is marked "U.S. (bomb) MILITARY FINISH". Smooth stock, with the crossed cannons and "FJA" cartouches on the buttstock and a serrated plastic buttplate. 2 3/4" chamber, 14" pull. BBL: 26 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 708983 Condition: Very fine, with 90% of the original blue finish, showing scattered brown spotting, edge wear, and a gray patina on the receiver. Stock is very good, with exception of a chip near the upper tang, pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3280 U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Manufactured in 1913, this pistol is one of 1,000 shipped to the Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Illinois on September 29, 1913. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block 1897-1911 patent dates and address, with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, the left side of the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" , and "MODEL OF 1911.U.S.ARMY" is marked on the right side of the slide. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number and the left side is marked with the circle "WGP" inspection mark of Major Walter G. Penfield. The barrel chamber is marked a "P" and "H" and the rear of the slide is marked with the letter "H" above the firing pin. Smooth trigger, checkered slide stop, thumb safety, hammer spur and magazine release. Fixed sights, with early rounded rear sight, lanyard ring on the heel, unmarked two tone magazine with lanyard loop on the bottom and fitted with checkered walnut grips with diamond around the screws. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 48111 Condition: Professionally restored to near mint condition. The grips are excellent with sharp checkering. The markings are clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3281 WWI U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,400.00 Produced in 1918. This late World War I M1911 is nicknamed "THE BLACK ARMY" due to its almost black metal finish. Fixed sights, with the two block address/ patent markings and Rampant Colt on the left side of the slide, and "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY" on the right. "Eagle/ S11" inspected frame, with "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on the left the serial number on the right. Correctly equipped with the Colt wide checkered spur hammer, smooth flat main spring housing, checkered slide stop and thumb safety, and the Colt barrel which is marked with the separated "P" and "H" on top of the chamber area. Checkered diamond pattern walnut grips and one two-tone magazine. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 311395 Condition: Fine, with 50% of the correct original dark blue (almost black) finish, showing areas of mixed brown and gray patina, bright edge wear, and scattered handling marks. Grips are very good, with mild pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3282 Desirable U.S. Marine Corps High Standard S-101 Supermatic Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Ramp blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, with barrel incorporating a muzzlebrake with one slot on either side of the front sight. Standard High Standard marking with "U.S." on left side of frame and "USMC PROPERTY" on right side of frame. Checkered thumb rest grips and grooved grip straps. BBL: 6 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue/parkerized Grips: plastic Serial Number: 761134 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 90% slightly faded original blue/parkerized finish with the grip straps a smooth brown patina with some minor handling marks. The grips are excellent with some scattered minor scratches. Overall the checkering is crisp. Mechanically excellent. USMC marked pistols of any type are very desirable!
Thumbnail 3283 U.S. Navy Colt Model 1895 Double Action .38 Revolver Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 The top of the barrel has the two line Hartford address/patent dates (1884-1895) marking and the left barrel side is marked "COLT. D.A. 38". The number "2027" appears on the cylinder catch, crane and frame, with a "W" inside a star on the trigger guard, rear of cylinder, cylinder latch and crane. The butt is double stamped "U.S.N. / [anchor] / 38 DA / S inside a triangle / No / 16 / 713 / J.L.S." over the two line serial number. Fitted with checkered "COLT" embossed hard rubber grips. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 LC Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 226998 Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 85% original blue finish thinning to a brown with some gray patina on the underside of the barrel near the muzzle and some light spotting. "MHM" is scratched on the left side of the frame and there is a noticeable cylinder drag line. The grips are excellent with some scattered minor handling marks and some scattered minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3284 Excellent Group of Fourteen Colt Government Model Magazines, Including Two Type 1 Magazines and Two Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 Four unmarked two-tone magazines with flat bases, ten two-tone with lanyard loop on the bottom (5 with pinned base), and two pinned lanyard base magazines, marked "CAL.455/ ELEY" and with the broad arrow on the base. One is additionally numbered "92860". BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: All are very fine to excellent with blue loss on one of the type 1's, smooth brown patina on a couple and most original blue remaining on the rest. The numbered magazine shows signs of machine polishing.
Thumbnail 3285 Excellent U.S. World War II Ithaca Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 Model 1911A1 Semi-automatic pistol manufactured by the Ithaca Gun Co., of Ithaca, New York in 1944. Shipping records indicate that 12500 pistols in the 120900- 1260000 serial number range were shipped to the Naval Supply Depot in Oakland, Calif., and 3600 pistols in this serial number range were shipped to the Army Air Corps. The pistol has a gray-green parkerized finish with blued barrel and checkered brown plastic stocks. The receiver feed ramp is bright. The trigger is stamped with a knurled face. The slide stop and safety lock are grooved. The pistol has a seven rib mainspring housing and a narrow trigger with borderless knurling on the spur. The High Standard barrel is marked "HS" on the right side of the lug and "P" on the left. The left side of the trigger guard and the inside of the barrel channel are stamped with the distinctive Ithaca factory proofmarks. The Ordnance 'Shell and Flame' insignia is stamped on the inside of the barrel channel and on the rear of the slide above the firing pin hole. The right side of the receiver has the Ordnance escutcheon stamped behind the stock and "UNITED STATES PROPERTY/ No 12600434" roll-stamped in two lines behind the slide stop hole. "M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY" is roll-stamped in one line in front of the slide stop hole. The left side of the frame has the Ordnance final inspection mark "FJA" stamped diagonally below the slide stop and a large "P" proofmark stamped behind the magazine release. A large "P" proofmark is stamped on the top of the slide ahead of the rear sight. "ITHACA GUN CO.INC./ITHACA,N,Y," is roll-stamped in two lines on the left side of the slide. The Keyes Fibre Co., stocks have reinforcing rings around the screw holes, interior strengthening ribs and mold marks and a five-pointed star on the inside. The full blue magazine is marked with an "S" (Schovill Mfg. Co.) on the top of the floor plate lip. BBL: 5.0 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: parkerized Grips: brown plastic checkered Serial Number: 1260034 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 98% plus of the correct original parkerized finish. The barrel has cycling wear on the chamber and has 90% of the blue finish. The stocks are in excellent condition. The frame and receiver markings are sharp. The magazine has 95% of the blue finish. Mechanically excellent. This is an excellent example of a 1944 production Ithaca Model 1911A1 Semi-automatic pistol.
Thumbnail 3286 U.S. General Motors Guide Lamp FP-45 Liberator Single Shot Clandestine Pistol Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 Produced from 1942-1945 by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors, the Liberator was issued the nomenclature "Flare Pistol, 45 Caliber" in order to obscure its true purpose; to be airdropped in occupied territories and be used by disgruntled citizens and resistance fighters to eliminate a German soldier and steal his weapon. Designed to be as inexpensive as possible, the Liberator is constructed from stamped sheet metal around a smoothbore barrel, with a zinc cocking knob. Three-hole model, with integral guide pin and hollow grip with sliding cover. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: bright Grips: metal Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good, with a dark patina showing on the barrel and a mixed brown and gray on the stampings, along with scattered handling marks and scratches overall. Pitting is visible on the muzzle. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3287 World War I U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,800.00 Made in 1917. Fixed sights, with the two block address/ patent markings and Rampant Colt on the left side of the slide, and "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY" on the right. "GHS" inspected frame, with "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on the left and the serial number on the right. Equipped with the Colt wide checkered spur hammer, smooth flat main spring housing, serrated slide stop, checkered thumb safety, checkered diamond grips, 2-tone magazine and "P/ H" marked Colt barrel. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 157915 Condition: Very fine, with 85% of the original blue finish, showing a mixed gray and brown patina on the front strap, more even brown on the back strap and barrel, and scattered handling marks. Grips are also very fine, with chipping on the left panel, damage to the upper right screw and scattered pressure dents. Mechanically excellent
Thumbnail 3288 Late Production U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Produced in 1945, and shipped in April to Springfield Armory. Fixed sights, with the 2-line, 2-block address and patent markings on the left side with the Rampant Colt, and "P" on top. "GHD" inspected frame, with "1/ VP" on the trigger guard and "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" over the serial numbers. Grips are checkered 'Coltwood', with hand markings on the inside. Fitted with a thin checkered hammer, stamped trigger, long grip safety, serrated arched mainspring housing, "C-R" (Colt-Rudson) full blue magazine and Colt barrel. With reproduction box, marked with U.S. Colt style nomenclature, and a pair of JTM brand coco bolo grips. All profits from the sale of this firearm will go to "Athletes Helping Kids", a non-profit charity in Los Angeles, CA. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: parkerized Grips: plastic Serial Number: 2305967 Condition: Fine, with 50% of the parkerized finish remaining, showing the start of a gray patina on several components, scattered dings, edge wear and mild handling marks. Some pitting is present on the slide. Grips are very good, with moderate dings and dents. Box is excellent, with a small amount of wear overall. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3289 U.S. Remington Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 This U.S, Model 1911A1 Semi-automatic pistol was manufactured by Remington Rand Inc., in Syracuse, New York. The pistol has a DuLite finish on the slide and receiver, a blued barrel and brown plastic, checkered stocks. The receiver feed ramp is polished bright. The main spring housing is knurled, the narrow hammer has a knurled spur and the safety lock is checkered. The slide stop is serrated and the trigger is stamped with a knurled face. The let side of the slide is roll-stamped with the third style logo: "REMINGTON RAND INC./SYRACUSE,N.Y. U.S.A." in two equal lines. The right side of the frame is stamped with the Ordnance Copes escutcheon behind the grip. "UNITED STATES PROPERTY/N.O.967762" is roll-stamped behind the slide stop hole and "M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY" is roll-stamped in front of it. The final inspection mark "FJA" is stamped on the left side of the receiver below the slide stop. "P" proofmarks are stamped on the left side of the receiver behind the magazine release and on the top of the slide ahead of the rear sight. The Keyes Fibre Co., stocks lack reinforcing rings around the screw holes. The inside of the stocks have strengthening ribs, mold numbers and the Keyes five-pointed star. The WWII production Springfield Armory barrel is blued and marked with a heat lot on the lower left side of the chamber and "S" and "P" on the left side of the lug. The magazine has a full blue finish and is stamped "S" (Scovill Mfg. Co,) on the upper floor plate lip. BBL: 5.0 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: DuLite Grips: brown plastic checkered Serial Number: 967762 Condition: Very good. The pistol retains nearly 90% of the correct original DuLite finish. There is light edge wear on the forward portion of the slide, receiver and trigger guard. The finish on the grip strap and mainspring housing is thinning and shows light handling wear. There are several takedown scratches on the left side of the frame below and in front of the slide stop. The barrel has about 85% of the original blue finish with cycling wear on the chamber. The early style Keyes Fibre Co., stocks are in excellent condition. The markings on the slide and receiver are crisp. The magazine has about 85% of the original blue finish. This is an example of a 1944 production Remington Rand Model 1911A1 Pistol..
Thumbnail 3290 Documented Mauser S/42 Code, 1939 Dated Luger Pistol with Navy Unit Markings and Navy Stamped Holste Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Fixed sights, with "1939" on the extension and "S/42" on the toggle. "Eagle/ 63" proofs are present on the extension and barrel, and the "droop wing eagle" firing proof is on the extension, barrel, and breechblock. The back strap is numbered "N/ 3601", the magazine "N3601", with matching numbers overall. Checkered grips and blue magazine with aluminum base. With takedown tool, extra magazine and a brown leather flap holster, marked on the back with an "eagle/M", "1938", "C.WEISS/ BRAUNSCHWEIG" and a faint Waffenamt stamp. This pistol is listed by serial number and Navy Property number on page 108 of Third Reich Lugers and Their Accessories, Volume III by Jan C. Still. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 6054p Condition: Very fine, with 85% of the original blue finish, showing a brown patina on the grip straps and extension, gray around the edges, scattered handling marks and light spotting. Grips are also very fine, with a few light chips and dents. Holster is good, with scuffs, scratches and cracks. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3291 Mauser "byf" Code 1941 Dated P.08 Luger "Black Widow" Pistol with 1941 Dated Holster and Extra Magaz Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,700.00 Chamber dated "41" and toggle marked "byf", with "eagle/655" and firing proofs on the barrel extension with the firing proof repeated on the breechblock. No proofs on barrel. Properly marked safety position and extractor and "P.08" on the left side of the frame. Matching full or partial numbers on pistol. Checkered black plastic grips and blue P.08 magazine with plastic base. Complete with a P.08 "DLU / 1941" holster stamped with an "eagle/WaA641" on the back. An extra blue P.08 magazine with plastic base is also included. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: plastic Serial Number: 8044 Condition: Near mint as professionally restored. The pistol retains 97% blue finish with the back/strap thinned to a brown along with some light edge wear. There is some pin point pitting on the breechblock and toggle link. There is a patch of wear on the left grip panel, otherwise the grips are very fine with some minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very fine with some minor handling marks and some fading.
Thumbnail 3292 Excellent WWI DWM Model 1914 Navy Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Dated 1917 Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 4,250.00 Issued during WWI. Blade front and notch rear sights, adjustable for 100 and 200 meter ranges. The chamber, left side of the front sight base and the left side frame rail are all dated 1917. The front toggle is marked with the "DWM" scroll. The left side of the barrel extension has the "Crown" proof followed by two "Crown" over "M" Navy proofs. The left rear of the barrel also has the single Crown proof and the underside of the barrel has the small Crown over "M" proof over the matching serial number. Visible numbers on pistol match. The pistol has a rust blue finish with straw colored small components and is fitted with checkered walnut grips. It has a nickel plate magazine body with the Navy wooden bottom base numbered to another gun and marked with a small "Crown over M" proof. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 6913 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 95% slightly faded original blue finish with some muzzle wear and thinning on the barrel, some minor wear on the left side of the barrel extension from normal usage, and some high edge wear. With the exception of the thumb safety lever, the small parts retain most of the original straw color, with smooth silver gray on the balance. The grips are very good with a few dings, nicks and pressure dents on the right panel and overall crisp checkering. The markings remain clear. The magazine is a bit ill-fitting and causes the hold open not to work properly all of the time, otherwise the action is fine.
Thumbnail 3293 Desirable 1933 Dated Nazi Mauser "Sneak" Police Rework Luger Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 1,900.00 These sneak lugers produced in the 1932/33 time frames are really the first true Nazi era lugers ever produced in substantial quantities at the Mauser factory. The majority of the Nazi era Sneak lugers were primarily left over WWI lugers that survived not being destroyed, in the post-war years, they were reworked in the 1920 era to commercial lugers, that were, in some cases reworked again into Police lugers or a few of them were of a new manufacture with no or minimal markings to hide their manufacture and origin to circumvent the last remnants of the Versailles Treaty. Typically the only markings that will be found on these later series' of lugers will be the, as in this case, no-markings except the early Mauser firing proof and 'eagle WaA66 Waffenamt, and the remaining sear safety spring over the side plate. The safety and extractor are marked "GESICHERT" and GELADEN" respectively. It has the front grip strap marked "L.D.203" for Landjagerei-Dusseldorf. This specific luger has the very early style serial number markings, it is numbered only on the front of the frame, and the underside of the barrel. The remaining parts are all unnumbered or proofed, except as noted above. It has the standard rust blue finish with straw colored small parts. It is complete having one early magazine with the tin-plated magazine body and the aluminum base that has been numbered in the Police style with the large serial numbers "9831/1/eagle C proof". BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue/straw color Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 4764u Condition: Very fine overall with 80% of the arsenal refurbished finish with wear on the edges and high spots with the finish browning out slightly on the front and rear grip straps. The various small parts retain 40% of their straw colors. The grips are in very fine condition, with light wear across the tops of the checkering with minor handling marks overall. As noted above, this luger has matching numbers on the frame and barrel, (which are the only parts that are numbered).
Thumbnail 3294 World War II Mauser "S/42" Code 1939 Dated Luger Pistol with 1939 Dated Holster Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,700.00 Chamber dated 1939 and toggle marked "S/42", with "eagle 63" and "droop wing eagle" proofs on barrel and barrel extension, with firing proof repeated on the breechblock. Properly marked safety position and extractor. Matching full or partial numbers on the pistol. Checkered walnut grips with non-matching blue magazine with aluminum base (6956g). Complete with a 1939 dated K.W.K. holster stamped with a very faint "eagle/WaA" proof on the back. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 5030p Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 85% plus thinning original blue finish with a smooth gray patina on the back strap. There is a small missing chip from the left grip panel near the thumb safety, otherwise the grips are very fine with some scattered minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. The holster is good with extensive handling and scuff marks and a series of shallow gouges, along with two small hand marked markings ("SPL" on the back and "SP" on the front). The stitching is tight.
Thumbnail 3295 Excellent WWI 1918 Dated Imperial German Erfurt Luger Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,250.00 This is an excellent example of a WWI German luger pistol that was manufactured by the Imperial Arsenal at Erfurt in 1918. These pistols have a rust blued finish with the straw colors on the various small parts such as the magazine release button, trigger, safety and take down levers and the ejector. The chamber area is dated 1918 and it has the standard "Crown/ERFURT" marks on top of the front toggle. The right side of the barrel extension has the standard Crown over script proofs next to an Imperial Eagle proof. The top front edge of the barrel extension has the small sight cut, typically intended for the rear portion of the artillery rear sight, and as seen on many 1917/18 dated lugers. This luger is fitted with a correct Erfurt barrel that is proofed with the Erfurt "Crown over script letter" proof and a "Crown over RC" mark on the top left side of the barrel indicating a serviceable luger part that approved by the Royal Commission. The right top rear section of the barrel also has a small WWI Imperial eagle test proof. The overall pistol exhibits the typical Erfurt Arsenal rough machining and rust blued finish with many of the smaller parts having the Erfurt "Crown over a script" letter proof. The pistol has the standard fixed front and rear sights and the extractor and safety are properly marked with "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN". It is fitted with a set of checkered walnut grips and it has a WWI era nickel plated magazine with the wooden base marked "8583". BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue/straw colors Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 8624s Condition: Excellent with 95% plus of the original blue finish overall with wear on the edges and high spots overall, with some actual thinning of the blue finish on the center section of the barrel and grip straps. Straw colors are original and remain 50% intact. The grips are in very fine condition overall with a nice matching dark brown color on both grip panels, with even honest wear across the front edges of the grips and the tops of the checkering. This luger has all matching numbers except the magazine, as noted above. A nice example of a late WWI luger.
Thumbnail 3296 DWM 1917 Production Artillery Luger Rig with Holster and Stock Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Blade front and adjustable tangent rear sights, "1917" date on the chamber and "DWM" monogram on the toggle link. Three "crown/letter" proofs are present on the right side of the barrel extension, with Imperial Eagle firing proofs on the extension, barrel and breechblock. Proper "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" markings on the upper safety position and extractor respectively, and the front strap is marked "J.R.168.3.10.". Checkered walnut grips, with a black filled "9" carved into the left panel and nickel magazine with wooden base. With hardwood stock, brown leather holster, shoulder straps, takedown tool and cleaning rod. BBL: 8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 5952g Condition: Very fine, with 85% of the faded original blue finish, showing a small amount of brown patina, light spotting, bright edge wear and scattered handling marks. Some dings are present on the rear sight base. Grips are good, with pressure dents and a few tiny chips. Stock is very good, with mild handling marks, and the leather is fair, with cracks, tears and lost stitching. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3297 Excellent Nazi 1937 Dated Army Mauser "S/42" Code Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 This is an excellent original example of an early original 1937 dated Mauser Luger pistol with the rust blue finish and the straw colored small parts. This is the rarest of the S/42 coded pistols and was made in early 1937. The top of the chamber area is dated 1937 with the "S/42" code markings on the top of the front toggle. The right side of the barrel extension has the double "eagle/63" Waffenamt proofs next to the single spread winged Nazi eagle firing proof which also appears on the right side of the barrel and the left side of the breechblock. The eagle/63 proof is also marked on the left rear of the barrel. The matching serial number is marked on the front of the frame (with letter suffix), left side of the barrel extension and on the bottom of the barrel, with the bore marking "8,81". The partial serial number "14" is marked on most of the small parts. The upper safety area and extractor are marked "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" respectively. Blue unmarked magazine with aluminum base numbered to another gun (2385g) and fitted with un-numbered checkered walnut grips. Complete with a 1939 dated black leather flap holster with an eagle swastika over "WaA 300" proof and ""O. REICHEL / LENGEFELD" on the back. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 6314g Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 98% bright original blue finish with some muzzle and high edge wear, and some mild thinning on the grip straps. 95% of the original straw color remains on the small components. The grips are also excellent with a few minor dings and very crisp checkering. The markings are clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very fine with some wear, scuffs and flex cracks, and tight stitching.
Thumbnail 3298 Excellent Nazi 1936 Date Mauser "S/42" Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Magazine Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 This was the third year of regular Mauser Luger production and the first production year to use the full date on top of the chamber area in lieu of the secret letter/date code markings. Although a standard production model, this series of Luger is very difficult into find in original condition as they saw considerable use during the early pre-war years and many thousand went into Russia and never returned. The top of the chamber has the full date of 1936, with the correct 'S/42' code marking on the front toggle. The right side of the barrel extension has the early double "eagle/63'' Waffenamt proofs, next to the single eagle firing proof, both of which are also stamped on the top rear portion of the barrel. The right side of the breechblock, also has the single eagle firing proof. It has the standard "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" markings on the safety and extractor. The complete matching serial number is marked on the front of the frame, left side barrel extension, barrel and magazine, with the partial serial number, "88", on most of the small components. The pistol has the rust blue finish with straw colored small parts and is fitted with un-numbered checkered walnut grips. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 5188o Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 95% plus original blue finish with some muzzle and high edge wear, and thinning on the grip straps, and trigger guard. 90% plus of the original straw color remains on the small parts. The grips are also excellent with a few minor chips, some minor wear and crisp checkering. The markings are highlighted in white and remain clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3299 DWM Police Nazi "Sneak" Rework Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,300.00 Blank chamber and DWM logo on toggle, with commercial crown/N proofs on barrel extension, breechblock and an eagle proof and a crown/gothic letter proof on barrel underside. Properly marked safety position and extractor with the sear safety having been removed. An unidentified eagle marking is stamped on the sear. Matching full or partial numbers on the pistol. Checkered grips, straw colored small parts, and Haenel Schmiesser magazine with aluminum base numbered to gun. Complete with Kern Klager holster stamped with a drop wing eagle marking on the back and "8149" on the front of the flap. Combination tool and an extra non-matching unmarked Haenel Schmiesser magazine with aluminum base (2 / 7767). BBL: 3 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 4531q Condition: Arsenal refurbished. The pistol retains 75% of the dull armory blue finish showing some minor thinning with some loss at the muzzle and some minor edge wear. There is limited minor pitting. The small parts retains 40% of the straw color. The grips are very good with worn checkering (more prevalent on the left panel) and some scattered minor handling marks. Hold open does not function, otherwise action is fine. Mechanically fine. The arsenal modified holster is good with some minor handling marks and a repaired tear on the magazine pouch.
Thumbnail 3300 World War II Mauser "S/42" Code 1939 Dated Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Magazine Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,400.00 Chamber dated 1939 and toggle marked "S/42", with eagle 63 and firing proofs on the right barrel extension and barrel. The firing proof is also marked on the right rear of the barrel and the left side of the breech block. Safety position and extractor marked "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" respectively. Matching full serial number on frame, barrel extension and barrel, with the partial serial number "55" on most of the small components, including the magazine. The grips are un-numbered. All blue finish, fixed sights, blue magazine with aluminum bottom and fitted with checkered walnut grips. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 955n Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 90% original blue finish with some muzzle and high edge wear and the grip straps faded to a smooth mottled gray patina with a mix of original blue finish and smooth brown patina on the rear of the frame. The grips are also very good with some minor wear on the lower edges, a few minor dings and bruises, and very crisp checkering. The markings are highlighted in white and remain clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3301 Mauser 1941 Dated Police Banner Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with 1941 Police Holster Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Mauser Banner Police P.08 with 1941 dated chamber. The pistol has the Mauser Banner trademark on the toggle and the Eagle/Swastika/L German Police acceptance mark stamped on the right side of the barrel extension and an eagle/N proof on the left side above the serial number, and on the left side of the breechblock. The pistol has a hot salt blue finish with blued small parts. Visible numbers on the pistol match. The magazine is blue with the aluminum base numbered "8068/x" and "2" and marked "P08" and "fxo / eagle/37" proof on the lower left side. Fitted with checkered walnut grips stamped "16" on the inside of each panel. Complete with a black leather flap holster with SCHAMBACH & CO / BERLIN / 1941 / eagle swastika" marked on the back and extra blue magazine with aluminum base marked "1865". BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 6240x Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 80% faded original blue finish with muzzle and high edge wear, scattered minor thinning and a smooth dark brown patina on the grip straps. The grips are fine with some scattered dings and nicks, and crisp checkering. The markings are clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very good with some mild flex cracking, supple leather and tight stitching.
Thumbnail 3302 Excellent World War II Mauser "42" Code 1939 Dated Luger Pistol with 1939 Dated Holster Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,900.00 Chamber dated 1939 and toggle marked "42", with eagle/63 and firing proofs on the barrel extension and barrel with the firing proof repeated on the breechblock. Safety position and extractor marked "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" respectively. Matching full or partial numbers on the pistol. Checkered walnut grips and non-matching blue magazine with aluminum base (1048g). Complete with a Genschow holster dated 1939. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 5144q Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 90% original blue finish with the grip straps thinned to a brown and some thinning to a brown overall. The grips are also excellent with a few minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. The holster is good with age cracking and flaking overall. The stitching is tight. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3303 Excellent Nazi Mauser "S/42" 1938 Dated Luger Pistol Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,900.00 This is a very nice example of a 1938 dated "S/42" code Mauser Luger pistol. This series has the all blued finish with the checkered walnut grips. The top of the chamber area is dated 1938 for the year of manufacture with the front toggle stamped with the wartime code for the Mauser factory of "S/42". The right side of the barrel extension has the double "eagle/63" Waffenamt along with the "droop wing eagle" firing proof and the right side of the barrel and left side of the breechblock have the single eagle/firing proof. The safety and extractor are correctly marked "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN". It is complete with one all blued WWII unmarked magazine that is marked on the aluminum base, "9711g/ eagle 63 proof". BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 6449g Condition: Excellent, with 90% plus of the original blue finish with wear on the edges and high spots overall with actual blue loss on the front edges of the frame rails, the sides of the muzzle area, the edges of the side plate hump, with light blue thinning and browning on the grip straps. The walnut grips are in very fine condition with nice checkering on both sides with just light wear across the tops of the checkering with some light pressure dents or flat spots in the checkering on the left side. It has all visible matching numbers on the various parts except the magazine. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3304 DWM Blank Chamber "Sneak" Luger Pistol with "SU38" Proof Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,400.00 Blank chamber and toggle marked with DWM monogram, with Su/38 Simson rework and eagle test firing proof on right side of barrel extension and crown/N proof on left barrel extension, breechblock and barrel. Properly marked safety position and extractor. Matching full or partial numbers on the pistol. Checkered walnut grips, no sear safety, and non-matching nickel plated magazine with aluminum base (7688k). BBL: 3 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 2111r Condition: Arsenal refurbished. The pistol retains 90% plus of the blue finish which is thinning to a brown. The small parts retain 20% original straw color. There is a noticeable chip missing near the magazine catch and a hairline crack near the thumb safety on the left grip panel, otherwise the grips are fine with some scattered minor bruises in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3305 Rare Early Walther 480 Code P38 Pistol with Matching Magazine and 1940 Dated Holster Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 4,250.00 The 480 Code was produced in late 1940 and represented the first true military contract pistol with approximately 7,250 produced. This earlier production P.38 has the high polish blue finish and brownish red Bakelite ribbed grips, with round lanyard ring on the left heel. The left slide of the side is marked "P.38", "480", followed by the serial number. This particular pistol is absent of the "480" code on the left side of the trigger guard bow. The serial number is marked on the front barrel flat and the left side of the frame. The locking block is marked "619" and has the correct proof marks on the sides. The "eagle/359" is marked on most of the parts. The lower left side of the magazine is marked "619" with two "eagle/359" proofs on the lower spine. The right side of the slide is stamped with two "eagle/359" Army acceptance marks on either side of a military firing proof. Complete with a black leather flap holster marked "? BECKER U. Co. / BERLIN /1940" over a faint eagle Waffenamt proof mark on the back. BBL: 4 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: bakelite Serial Number: 619 Condition: Very good. The pistol retains 80% plus bright, original blue finish with wear on the muzzle, front edge and high edges of the slide, some flaking and thinning on the slide, as well as some minor pitting on the left side of the muzzle and front edge of the slide. The front strap has a smooth mottled brownish gray patina. The grips are fine with a few light scuffs and scratches, and showing very little wear. The markings remain clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent. The holster is good with flex cracking and tight stitching. The 480 code P38s do not turn up for sale very often!
Thumbnail 3306 Excellent Nazi Military Proofed Walther Commercial Model HP Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 2,250.00 - 3,500.00 The immediate predecessor to the P-38, this pistol bears an "eagle/ 359" (Walther) martial proof on the right side of the slide. Fixed sights, with the Walther banner, two line address and "Mod. HP" on the left side of the slide, "eagle/ N" proofs on the slide, barrel and lug, and matching numbers overall. Grips are ribbed. BBL: 4 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: plastic Serial Number: 12279 Condition: Excellent, with 90% of the bright original high polish blue finish, showing thinning of the front grip strap and minor holster wear. Grips are very fine, with light wear and dents. Mechanically excellent. Military proofed Walther HP commercials are highly sought after variations!
Thumbnail 3307 Early WWII Production British Proofed Walther "ac/40" Code P-38 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 The left side of the slide has the "P.38" and stacked "ac/40" code markings next to the serial number. The right side of the slide, has the "eagle/ 359" and "eagle/ swastika" Waffenamt proofs, which are repeated on the frame, lug, and small parts. Magazine is numbered 3041b, just thirty numbers away from the pistol, 3071b. Marked "ac" on the trigger guard. British proofs are stamped on the right side of slide, barrel and frame, with "NOT ENGLISH MADE" on the frame. With a pair of ribbed grips. Complete with a 1940 dated Joseph Moll holster BBL: 4 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: bakelite Serial Number: 3071b Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 90% plus original blue finish showing some thinning to a brown with loss at the muzzle and some minor edge wear. There is some pin point pitting (mostly on the right side of the slide and barrel). The grips are also excellent with some minor dings and scratches and a couple minor nicks. The holster is fine with some minor handling marks and flex wear. The stitching is tight.
Thumbnail 3308 Excellent Walther Zero Series P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster and Matching Magazine Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,250.00 Third Zero Series P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with the left side marked with the Walther banner followed by "P.38" and the serial number and the right side showing an eagle/swastika proof flanked by eagle/359 proofs. Matching numbers on the barrel lug, frame, slide, and locking block. The bottom of the barrel lug is marked with an asterisk mark and according to Warren Buxton in his book THE P.38 PISTOL the significance of the asterisk mark is unknown, but there is a strong possibility that the mark is a material control stamp. The eagle/359 proof is repeated on several parts. Fitted with checkered bakelite grips. The magazine is numbered to the gun with two eagle/359 proofs on the spine. Complete with a black P38 holster with an eagle/WaA388 proof stamped on the back, along with the numbers "70836 / 0029" and "5664i". BBL: 4 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: bakelite Serial Number: 06039 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 95% plus original blue finish with loss at the muzzle, some minor edge wear, and some minor thinning on the spring cover. The sights have been highlighted with paint. The grips are also excellent with a few minor handling marks and some scattered minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very good with minor flex wear and handling marks, with overall tight stitching.
Thumbnail 3309 Pre-War Swedish Commercial Contract Walther Model HP Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,600.00 This is an example of a very scarce prewar Swedish commercial contract Walther Mod. HP pistol with early proof marks. This pistol has the early high polish, commercial blue finish. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther Banner, "Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis (Thur) / Walther's Patent Cal 9mm", and "MOD HP". A commercial "crown/N" proof is on the right side of the slide and frame with the serial number correctly stamped on the inside of the slide. The serial number is also marked on the front of the barrel lug and right side of the frame. The commercial "crown/N" proof is marked on the right side of the frame, barrel lug, locking block and slide. The locking block is marked "268" on the bottom. It also has the correct external extractor, 'fat' safety lever, thin rear sight and checkered take-down lever with square firing pin. The checkered black Bakelite grips are distinctly a Swedish pattern, and each one is marked on the inside with four mold or proof marks as follows: small circle with "CEWE" "480" maker's mark of a small "V7/MD/Z23" all in one proof over "1". There is a lanyard ring on the left heel and the magazine is unmarked. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: bakelite Serial Number: H1268 Condition: Partially refinished, the slide and barrel, which retain nearly all of the plus blue finish. The frame retains 97% original blue finish with some mild thinning on the front strap and a few scattered minor dings and scratches. The grips are very good with a bruise on the upper right panel and overall a few light handling marks. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3310 Collector's Lot of Two P-38 Pistols -A) Post-War French Proofed Mauser "svw/ 46" Code P-38 Pistol wi Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,700.00 A) Produced after the war at the Mauser factory, under French supervision. Left side of slide marked "P.38 svw /46" along with the serial number and a French star proof on the right side. Matching numbers on the slide, frame, and barrel lug. Fitted with ribbed metal grips. Complete with a "bml/44" P38 holster with an eagle/WaA23 proof on the back. The inside of the flap is marked "JA. Kleshunski". BBL: 4 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: metal Serial Number: 5757k Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 90% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The grips are very good with some minor wear. The holster is fine with some minor handling marks. B) Assembled using unserialized field armorers kit darts. Fixed sights, with "P.38", "byf/ 44" on the left side of the slide and eagle/WaA135 and eagle/swastika proofs on right side of slide as well as left side of frame. There is no serial number. Fitted with ribbed grips. Complete with a "bla/1944 code" P38 holster. BBL: 4 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm P Finish: blue Grips: bakelite Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 85% plus original blue finish with the grip strap a smooth brown patina with some minor edge wear. The grips are excellent with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very fine with some minor handling marks.
Thumbnail 3311 Excellent WWII Nazi ac/41 Coded Walther P38 Pistol with Holster and Matching Magazine Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 This is a nice example of a 2nd variation ac/41 code P38 pistol. The left side of the slide is marked "P.38" next to "ac/41" and then the serial number. The right side of the slide has a single eagle firing proof flanked by two "eagle/359" acceptance proofs of the Walther factory. The complete matching serial number is marked on the slide, left side of the frame and on the front of the barrel lug. The locking lug is marked "148 / a" on the bottom, the number "5" and eagle firing proof on the left side and the "eagle/359" proof on the right side. The left side of the barrel lug is marked with the bore dimension "8,84", the bottom "ac" and the right side with the "eagle/359" proof. The "eagle/359" proof is also marked on the takedown lever, slide stop, thumb safety, trigger, hammer, trigger bar and top of the slide ahead of the rear sight. Blue magazine marked "P.38" on the lower left side, two eagle proofs on the spine and the matching serial number on the bottom of the floor plate toe. Fitted with reddish brown bakelite serrated grips and lanyard ring on the left heel. Complete with a black leather flap holster marked with an "eagle/706" proof, "j08 / 1941" and "P38" on the back. BBL: 4 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: bakelite Serial Number: 8148a Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 95% original high polish blue finish with some wear on the muzzle and front and high edges of the slide. The upper right side edge of the slide has a small area of minor pitting and a small area of flaking. Overall there are a few light scratches. The grips are also excellent with a few minor dings and handling marks. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent. The holster is near excellent with some minor wear on the flap, a few scuffs and scratches and tight stitching.
Thumbnail 3312 Two Late WWII Walther P-38 Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Walther "ac 44" Code P-38 Semi-Automatic Pisto Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 A) The in-line AC44 Walther manufacturing code on left side of slide with matching numbers on slide, frame, and barrel lug. "359" proofs are present and ribbed grips. The complete with a "bdr 41" P38 holster. BBL: 4 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm P Finish: blue Grips: bakelite Serial Number: 9210l Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 95% original blue finish with some minor thinning and some minor edge wear. A couple of large chips of metal are missing from the front strap near the bottom. This is a factory flaw, but they allowed it through (due to demand) as these flaws are finished over with original blue. Magazine is missing. The attractive reddish color bakelite grips are excellent with a few minor handling marks and a series of nicks (right panel). The holster is very good with numerous minor handling marks. The stitching is tight. Missing magazine. B) Slide marked "P.38" followed by the serial number and "ac 45" on left side and right side with eagle/359 and eagle swastika proofs. Matching numbers on barrel lug, slide, and unproofed frame. Missing grips, extractor, and magazine. Complete with a "gmo" holster stamped with the number "0/0655/0013". A unique "last ditch" P38. BBL: 4 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 4674 Condition: Incomplete with missing parts (see above). The front grip strap is bowed outward. The pistol retains 97% original blue finish with some minor thinning and some minor muzzle and edge wear. The holster is very good with some minor handling marks and the belt loops reattached with rivets.
Thumbnail 3313 Scarce Walther Transitional Second Issue "Zero Series" P38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with 1940 Dated Hol Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 This is a scarce example of the approximately 2,300 Second Issue Zero Series Transitional P38 pistols. This pistol has the standard exposed extractor and rectangular firing pin. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther Banner. The right side of the slide is marked with two "eagle/359" proofs flanking the eagle firing proof. The matching serial number is marked on the front of the barrel lug, left side of the frame and left side of the slide. The locking block is matching serialized "172" with the eagle firing proof on the left side and the "eagle/359" proof on the right side. The "eagle/359 proof is also visible on the hammer and right side of the barrel lug, with the bore dimension "8,83" on the left side of the barrel lug. Magazine is dull blue marked with two "eagle/359" proofs on the lower spine. Fitted with dark bakelite grips with checkered sides and back, and a rounded lanyard ring on the lower left. This series was the first of the military P38 pistols and were very well made. Complete with a black leather flap holster marked "BENSCHOW & CO. A.G. / 1940 / BERLIN" over "eagle/WaA286" and "P38" on the back. BBL: 4 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: bakelite Serial Number: 03172 Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 85% plus original high polish blue finish with wear on the muzzle front and top of the slide, and high edges. The front strap has a smooth mottled gray patina, the underside rear of the frame has thinned to a smooth plum and there is some scattered minor flaking. The grips are excellent with a few light handling marks and sharp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent. The holster is fine with minor flex cracking and some stitching absent from the flap, otherwise the stitching is tight. One will look a long time to find another example of one of these!
Thumbnail 3314 World War II Walther "ac/43" Code Nazi P38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 The left side of the slide is marked "P.38 ac/ 43" and the serial number and the right side of the slide is stamped with two "eagle/359" Waffenamt proofs flanking the Nazi eagle firing proof. The matching serial number is also stamped on the front barrel lug. The locking block is marked "422/A" on the bottom with the correct proofs on each side as well as "20" on the left side. The side of the barrel lug is marked with the "eagle/359" proof mark. Blue "P38" marked magazine, with eagle proof on the spine and fitted with brown serrated bakelite grips, with lanyard loop on the left heel. Complete with a black leather flap holster marked "P38" on the back. BBL: 4 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: bakelite Serial Number: 4422a Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 95% original blue finish with some minor muzzle and high edge wear, thinning on the front strap and trigger guard and minor flaking on the spring cover. The grips are excellent with a few minor dings and scratches. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very good with some minor wear and scuffs, and tight stitching.
Thumbnail 3315 Desirable Walther 480 Code P38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with 1940 Dated Holster Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 This is an example of a rare Walther P.38 pistol with "480" code markings. The 480 Code was produced in late 1940 and represented the first true military contract pistol with approximately 7,250 produced. This earlier production P.38 has the high polish blue finish and reddish brown serrated bakelite grips. The left side of the slide is marked; "P.38", "480", followed by the serial number. The "480" code is also present on the left side of the trigger guard bow. The serial number is marked on the front of the barrel lug and the left side of the frame above the trigger guard bow. The lower left side of the magazine is marked "P 38" with the "eagle 359" proof on the lower spine and mismatched serial number on the bottom. The right side of the slide is stamped with two "eagle/359" Army acceptance marks on either side of a military "eagle/Swastika" firing proof. "eagle/359" stamps are located on the right side of the barrel lug and locking block, the left side of the frame, on the take-down lever, slide hold back, on top of slide in front of the rear sight and on the hammer. The firing proof is stamped on the left side of the locking block and the bottom is marked "541". The bore diameter "8,83" is marked on the left side of the barrel lug. Standard fixed sights, lanyard ring on the left heel and blue magazine marked "P.38" on the lower left side. The pistol is complete with a black leather flap holster marked "C. HEINICHEN / DRESDEN / 1940", "eagle/WaA708" and P38" on the back. BBL: 4 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: bakelite Serial Number: 3541 Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 70% original high polish blue finish with wear on the muzzle and high edges, an area of minor pitting on the top front of the slide and scattered minor flaking. The front strap and portions of the trigger guard have a smooth gray patina. The grips are very fine with a few minor dings and handling marks. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very good with some light wear, clear markings and tight stitching.
Thumbnail 3316 World War II Walther "ac/ 41" P-38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Fixed sights and standard markings, with "eagle/ 359" proofs on many parts, matching numbers, and ribbed brown grips. With a later WWII pebbled grain "PIGSKIN" black leather flap holster, marked "CXB/ 4" (Moll, Goch) on the rear and hand-marked "MATTIS" inside the flap. BBL: 4 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm P Finish: Grips: Serial Number: 5805i Condition: Excellent, with 95% of the original blue finish, showing some bright wear along the high edges, areas of gray patina and scattered handling marks. Grips are excellent, with some light handling marks. Holster is good, with some scuffs and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3317 Cased DWM Model 1908 Commercial Luger with Accessories Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 4,000.00 This is an excellent example of a desirable Model 1908 Commercial luger that was produced by the DWM factory. These 1908 models were the first true production lugers that all other military lugers were to be patterned after. These lugers were produced from 1908 through 1913. This model of luger can be distinguished from the later models, based on two notable features; 1) they were made without a hold-open device and 2) they are not fitted with a stock attachment lug. The top of the chamber area is blank with the rear toggle having the DWM logo. The right side of the barrel extension is blank and the left side has the commercial crown over "U" and "B" proofs, the underside of the barrel has the five digit serial number along with the commercial crown over "B", "U" and "G" proofs, and the crown over "U" proof is also marked on the left side of the breechblock. Since this is a commercial luger, DWM serial numbered these in a commercial style, intended to hide the serial numbers. Various parts are marked with the last two digits of the serial number. They all exhibit an exceptional high polish, rust blued finish with straw colors on the small parts, unmarked nickel body magazine with wooden base and fitted with checkered walnut grips. Complete in a pebble grain leather wrapped factory pattern reproduction hard case with green felt lining, and nickel hardware. In the case are two extra unmarked commercial nickel magazines with wood bases, (one electro penciled "JAM"), takedown tool, cleaning rod and punch tool. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 39766 Condition: Excellent as partially refinished. The pistol retains 95% plus original blue finish with some muzzle and high edge wear (cold blue present) and some minor thinning on the back of the frame. There is some minor pitting on the left side of the muzzle. With the exception of the safety lever, the small components retain 70% of the original straw color, the safety lever has a smooth mottled silver gray patina with straw color in the protected areas. The grips are very fine with some scattered minor pressure dents and crisp checkering. Some markings are highlighted in white and all markings remain clear. Mechanically excellent. The reproduction case is very fine with a small amount of minor contact wear on the lining.
Thumbnail 3318 Excellent WWI Imperial German DWM 1917 Dated Luger Pistol with a Matching magazine Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 This is an excellent example of a late WWI imperial German luger that was manufactured in 1917. This pistol has a rust blued finish with the straw colored small parts with checkered walnut grips. The top of the chamber area is dated 1917 and the front toggle is marked "DWM", for Deutsch Waffen Und Munitions factory. The right side of the barrel extension has the three "crown/script" proofs next to the Imperial Eagle proof. The safety and extractor are correctly marked "Gesichert" and "Geladen" and it has the fixed front and notch rear sight with the stock lug on the back strap. The magazine is a correct nickel plate WWI version with a wood bottom base plate numbered "7511d+". BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue/straw colors Grips: walnut Serial Number: 7511d Condition: Excellent overall with 97% plus of the slightly faded original blued finish with only minor edge and high spot wear. The various small parts retain 80% of their straw colors. The walnut grips are also in excellent condition with nice distinct checkering on both sides with only light wear across the tops of the checkering on the right grip with a few minor handling marks or nicks. This luger has all matching numbers including the original magazine. An excellent representative example of a very desirable all matching WWI DWM luger pistol.
Thumbnail 3319 Excellent Mauser "S/42" Code 1938 Dated Luger Pistol with Holster Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Chamber dated 1938 and toggle marked "S/42", with "eagle 63" and "droop wing eagle" proofs on right side of barrel extension and on the barrel, with the firing proof repeated on the breechblock. Safety position and extractor marked "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" respectively. Visible numbers match. Checkered walnut grips and non-matching blue magazine with aluminum base (5172g). Complete with a C. Weiss holster dated 1939 with an "eagle/WaA330" proof on the back. An extra magazine is included. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 9432d Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 97% plus original blue finish with some minor thinning. The grips are also excellent with some scattered minor bruising in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very good with minor handling marks overall and "DAA" carved on top of the flap. The stitching is tight.
Thumbnail 3320 Excellent 1920 DWM Commercial Luger Pistol Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 This is an excellent example of a post-WWI DWM Model 1920 Commercial luger semi-automatic pistol. It has the rust blued metal finish with the straw colored small parts with checkered walnut grips. The top of the chamber area is blank and the front toggle has the standard intertwined "DWM" logo. The left side of the barrel extension, left side of the breechblock and the under side of barrel have the standard "Crown/N" commercial proofs, and the left side of the barrel extension is lightly roll marked "MADE IN GERMANY". The barrel and rear toggle assembly are fitted with standard front and rear fixed sights. Complete with one nickel plated magazine with an unmarked wooden base. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 7.65 mm Luger Auto Finish: blue/straw colors Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 9379l Condition: Excellent overall with 98% of the blue. The various small parts retain 90% of their straw colors with evidence of tool marks on takedown lever. The grips are also in excellent condition showing nice checkering on both sides with only minor handling marks overall with one heavier scratch on the right side. The pistol has all matching numbers, except the magazine as noted above and the grip panels which are unnumbered. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3321 Excellent World War II Mauser 1940 Production Police Luger with Extra Magazine and Nazi Police Holst Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Fixed sights, with "1940" on the chamber and the Mauser banner on the toggle link. A sear safety has been installed on the extension, with "eagle/ swastika L" on the right side. Excluding the grips and unnumbered barrel, parts match. Checkered grips and blue magazine with alloy base. With extra magazine, takedown tool and a brown leather holster marked "A. FISCHER/ BERLIN C.2/ 1939" and "eagle/ swastika" on the rear. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 3675k Condition: Excellent, with 95% of the original blue finish, showing bright wear along the high edges, a few small areas of gray patina, and mild handling marks. Both magazines have been renumbered to match the pistol (one of which is post was marked 2/1001 on side). Grips are excellent, with some mild pressure dents and a small amount of verdigris. Mechanically excellent. Holster is very fine, with mild scuffs and cracks. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3322 World War II Mauser "42" Code 1940 Dated Luger Pistol Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Dated 1940 on top of the chamber and marked "42" on the toggle. Two "eagle/ 655" proofs and the "eagle/ swastika" firing proof appear on the right side of the barrel extension with an "eagle/ 655" on the left side of the barrel and "eagle/ swastika" on the right side of barrel and the left side of the breechblock. Excluding grips and magazine, numbers match. Checkered grips, and blue magazine with aluminum base. BBL: 3 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: plastic Serial Number: 1943h Condition: Very good as partially refinished (touch-up on holster wear points), with 95% of the original blue finish, showing some mild edge wear, areas of brown and gray patina and scattered handling marks. Grips are very fine replacements, with mild pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3323 Very Fine WWI German 1916 Dated DWM Luger Pistol with Matching Magazine Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,800.00 This is an excellent example of the 1914 pattern, WWI Luger as used by all German forces. These pistols have an all rust blued finish with straw colored small parts. The top of the barrel extension is dated 1916 and the front toggle is marked "DWM". The right side of the barrel extension has the three "crown/ gothic letter" proofs next to the Imperial Eagle proof. The Imperial Eagle proof is also marked on the top, rear section of the barrel, left side of the breechblock and right side of the barrel extension. The upper safety position and extractor are correctly marked "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN". It is fitted with the standard checkered walnut grips, and it has fixed sights, with the stock lug on the back strap. It is complete with the correct nickel plated magazine body with the matching wooden base. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue/straw colors Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 9849a Condition: Very fine with 90% plus of the original blue finish remaining overall with wear along the high points. There are a couple of areas of moderate pitting on the front left frame. The small parts retain 40% of their original straw colors with more finish on the trigger itself. The grips are in excellent condition overall with an attractive matching dark brown color on both sides with sharp distinct checkering on both grip panels, with just some minor wear across the tops of the checkering. Mechanically excellent. All matching visible numbers including the magazine.
Thumbnail 3324 Excellent World War I DWM 1917 Dated Artillery Luger Pistol with Shoulder Stock and Holster Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 2,250.00 - 3,250.00 Blade front and adjustable tangent rear sights, "1917" date on the chamber and "DWM" monogram on the toggle link. Three "crown/ letter" proofs are present on the right side of the barrel extension, with Imperial Eagle firing proofs on the extension, barrel and breechblock. Visible numbers match. Hold-open is numbered "52". Proper "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" markings on the upper safety position and extractor respectively. Checkered walnut grips and nickel magazine with matching wooden base. With a wood shoulder stock, brown leather holster and cleaning rod. The flap of the holster is marked "GERMANY". BBL: 8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 1217h Condition: Excellent, with 95% plus of the original blue finish, showing mild holster wear, straw colors are 60% intact. Grips are also excellent, with mild pressure dents. Stock is very fine, with mild wear, and the leather appears near excellent, with mild wear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3325 Desirable Pre-War 1906 DWM American Eagle Luger Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 This is a very nice example of a mid-production 1906 DWM American Eagle luger. Made expressly for export to the United States to increase sales by DWM. Chamber marked with the large American Eagle crest and the DWM logo (see close-up). Trigger, takedown lever, magazine release button and ejector are all straw colored. The pistol is complete with correct nickel-plated magazine body with a wooden base that is marked "6207 +". BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue/straw color Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 30597 Condition: Very fine overall with 90% of the original blue finish remaining with minor edge and high spot wear overall with some minor spotting of the blue. The small parts retain 40% of their original straw colors. The moderately worn grips are in very good condition overall with distinct checkering with even honest wear over the checkering. It has matching numbers except for the magazine and grip safety. A very nice example of a mid-production American Eagle luger.
Thumbnail 3326 Scarce DWM Model 1908 Military (1913) Dated Luger Pistol Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,800.00 1913 is generally accepted as the last year that DWM manufactured the 1908 pattern luger pistol. These can be distinguished by the lack of the hold-open device and stock lug. This example has been modified to add the hold open device which was later performed on all 1908 model lugers, after WWI. The top of the chamber is dated 1913 and the front toggle is marked DWM. It has standard factory markings with Imperial acceptance markings on the barrel extension and barrel. The underside of the barrel is also marked "BO24" which indicates it has a Bohler steel barrel. It has the standard rust blued finish with straw colors on the small parts. It is complete with one WWI, nickel plated magazine with the wooden base that is numbered "3624+". BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue/straw Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 460b Condition: Very fine with 90% of the original blued finish with some minor edge and high spot wear overall, with minor spotted blue loss. The various small parts retain traces of their original straw colors. The moderately worn grips are in very good condition overall with nice distinct checkering and even honest wear across the top of the checkering, on both sides of the grips, with minor wear on the lower edge of both grips. The pistol has matching numbers except for the magazine.
Thumbnail 3327 WWII Nazi Mauser (1942) "Black Widow" Luger Rig with 1942 Holster and Spare Magazine Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Produced in mid-1942 marked "BYF" and "42" (see close-up), barrel marked with double "eagle/135" Waffenamt proofs and Singer eagle. Frame marked P.08 and numbers match. The safety and extractor are correctly marked "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" respectively. This luger is complete with two type four, all blued 'fxo' magazines with the unmarked black plastic base plug. The left side of each magazine body is marked 'fxo / eagle/37" and "P08" near the base. It is complete with a scarce late luger production '1942' dated black leather holster that is marked on the back 'eue/42/eagle WaA300' Waffenamt next to the larger 'P.08' markings. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: black checkered plastic Serial Number: 6597l Condition: Fine as partially touched up with cold blue with 70% original blue finish on the balance with finish loss on the sides of the muzzle area, the center section of the barrel, the front of the frame rails, the top front/chamber area of the barrel extension, and on top of the toggle area. The top of the toggle area and sides of the muzzle area shows some signs of old cold blue. The grips are in fine condition with nice checkering on both sides, however appear to be modern replacements as they don't quite fit correctly and are slightly too thick. The magazines are both in excellent condition and the holster is excellent plus with nice tight stitching with excellent complete color overall with sharp markings on the back. Still a very nice example of a late WWII production luger Black Widow rig.
Thumbnail 3328 World War I DWM 1917 Dated Artillery Luger Pistol Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Blade front and tangent rear sights with fine adjustment screws, "1917" date on the chamber and "DWM" monogram on the toggle link. Three "crown/ letter" proofs are present on the right side of the barrel extension, with Imperial Eagle firing proofs on the extension, barrel and breechblock. Visible numbers on pistol match. The safety lever is numbered "35". Proper "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" markings on the upper safety position and extractor respectively. Checkered walnut grips and nickel magazine with wooden base. BBL: 8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 9624a Condition: Very fine with 85% of the original blue finish, showing mild handling marks, spotting and high edge wear overall. The right side of the barrel, the muzzle and the front strap are turning a brown patina with extensive pin prick pitting, and some heavier dents are present on the left side of the frame. Straw colors are 40% intact. Grips are also very fine, with some dents and flattening of the checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3329 DWM Model 1906 Royal Portuguese M2 Army Contract Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 This model was made specifically for the Royal Portuguese Army with only about 5,000 total were produced. The top of the chamber is marked with the large Portuguese Crown over the "M2" crest of Manuel II and the top of the front toggle link is marked with "DWM". These models differ somewhat from a standard Luger in that the lower safety area has no markings, the extractor is marked "CARREGADA", it has a grip safety and no stock lug. The only proof marks are a triangle in a circle proof on the left side of the barrel extension and the bottom of the barrel. Visible numbers on pistol match. The trigger, take down lever, extractor and thumb safety are straw colored. The grips are checkered walnut versions and the magazine is nickel plated with the wooden base. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 7.65 mm auto Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 2615 Condition: Refurbished. The pistol retains half of the dull armory dip blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the grip straps and left side of the frame. The barrel is thinning and has areas of smooth gray patina and a patch of minor pitting on top of the barrel at the breech. There is some minor pitting on the front edge of the barrel extension, on the side rails and on the side plate. 30% of the original dull straw colors remain with a smooth dark mottled patina on the balance. The grips are good with some moderate wear, a few minor pressure dents and crisp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3330 Excellent Model 1929 Swiss Bern Luger Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 This is an excellent example of an early 1929 Swiss Military Luger made at the factory in BERN. This model has the distinctive, straight grip frame angle with the grip safety and fast taper profile barrel of the Swiss lugers. It also has the smooth or unknurled toggle knobs, with the "S" marked upper safety area with the extractor marked "GELADEN". This specific serial number falls into the early military contract serial number range (50001-77941) and lacks the commercial "P" serial number prefix, however the right side frame rail is stamped with "P45" indicating that the Luger was released for commercial sales. The left side of the frame rail has the small "+/M" indicating inspection and or acceptance by Col. Muhlemann of the Swiss Army. The top of the front toggle has the correct military Swiss Cross in a Shield logo with the full serial number stamped on the rear portion of the toggle assembly. These Lugers have the distinctive dark brown, checkered plastic grips with the mold numbers/marks on the outside of each grip panel. This Luger has a dark almost flat rust blued finish and it is fitted with a correct nickel plated magazine with the dark brown plastic base. The back of the magazine body has the small script "P" proof. This series of Luger is numbered on the left frame rail, the top of the barrel and the toggle assembly. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 7.65 mm Luger Finish: matte blue Grips: brown plastic checkered Serial Number: 54307 Condition: Excellent with 98% of the original matte blue finish with minor edge and high spot wear overall, with a hint of spotting on the front grip strap and brown on the grip safety itself. The grip panels are in excellent condition with nice sharp checkering on both sides with no cracks or damage and it has matching numbers on the various numbered parts. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3331 DWM 1916 Production Artillery Luger Pistol with Red Nine Marked Grips Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Fine-adjustable blade front and tangent rear sights. Marked "1916" on top of the extension and "DWM" on the toggle link, with three "crown/ gothic letter" proofs on the right side of the extension and Imperial Eagle firing proofs on the extension, barrel and breechblock. Visible numbers on pistol match. Standard markings on the extractor and upper safety position. Checkered hardwood grips with branded and red painted "9"s on each side, and a nickel magazine with "87608" numbered wood base. BBL: 8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 8725 Condition: Very fine, with 85% of the slightly faded original blue finish, showing two noticeable patches of brown patina on the extension and receiver near chamber, mild spotting overall, bright edge wear and handling marks. Grips are fine, with some minor chipping around the 9s and flattening of the checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3332 Excellent Swiss Bern Model 06/24 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,900.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,900.00 Approximately 17,000 of these pistols were manufactured for the Swiss military and were most likely produced between 1918 and 1933. Blank chamber and toggle marked "WAFFENFABRIK / BREN" under the Geneva Cross, with the right side of the barrel extension, frame in front of the trigger and left rear of the barrel are marked with the Geneva Cross, and the left side of the barrel extension is marked with the small "+/M" Colonel Muhlemann marking and Swiss Bernerprobe proof. The extractor is marked "GELADEN" and the lower safety position is correctly polished. Straw colored small parts, grip safety, leather strap on rear frame lanyard staple, standard checkered grips with smooth borders, and matching nickel plated magazine with wood base (25). BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 7.65 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 30925 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 97% original Swiss Army blue finish showing some minor thinning with the grip straps thinning to a gray and a smooth gray patina on the grip safety. The small parts retain 95% original straw color. The grips are also excellent with exception a few mild dings. Mechanically excellent. Overall the checkering is crisp.
Thumbnail 3333 Desirable World War II Nazi J.P. Sauer M.30 Luftwaffe Survival Drilling with Case and Accessories Start Price: 8,000.00High Bid: 15,000.00Estimate: 16,000.00 - 25,000.00 This is an example of a Luftwaffe M.30 Drilling that was manufactured by J.P Sauer & Son in June 1942. The M.30 Drillings were high grade commercial guns purchased by the Luftwaffe and issued in limited numbers as survival weapons for aircrew assigned to North Africa in 1941-42. The chief of the Luftwaffe, Herman Goering, was an avid hunter and insisted on the best equipment for his aircrews. The M.30 Drilling was almost certainly the most expensive and highest quality small arm issued during WWII. The M.30 Drilling had side-by-side, 12 gauge shotgun barrels over a 9.3x7.4 rifle barrel and was capable of taking most African game. The M.30 was fitted with a special aluminum case which contained shotshells, rifled slugs, soft point rifle cartridges, a variety of cleaning equipment, a sling, instruction manual and the serial number patterning sheet for the shotgun barrels. The Drilling has double set triggers with the barrel selector on the upper tang. Moving the selector to the rifle barrel raises a folding express sight on the sighting rib. The sight is zeroed at 100 meters. The safety is located on the left stock flat. The barrel has a matted sight rib with gold bead front sight. The oil finished, European Walnut, stock and forearm have fine checkered panels. The stock has an oval cheek piece, case hardened pistol grip cap and shotgun type buttplate. The black plastic buttplate is serrated and has the Sauer "SS" monogram in the center. Sling swivels are fitted to the rifle barrel and stock. The barrels have a commercial, rust blue, finish. The receiver, trigger guard and pistol grip cap are color case-hardened. The receiver, trigger guard and buttcap are decorated with restrained and very well executed open scroll engraving. The Sauer "SS" monogram is engraved on the underside of the receiver. The Sauer trademark is engraved on the bottom of the barrel lug. A large Luftwaffe Eagle/Swastika insignia is stamped on the right side of the stock near the butt and on the breech of the right shotgun barrel. A Luftwaffe "stick eagle" acceptance mark is stamped on the bottom of the barrel lug. The top of each shotgun barrel and the right side of the rifle barrel are roll-stamped with the legend: "KRUPP-LAUFSTRAHL" with a bullet on either end. "J.P. SAUER & SOHN SUHL" is roll-stamped on the sides of the receiver. The rifle and shotgun barrels are stamped with the gauge/caliber designations. The "Eagle/N" proof mark is stamped on the barrel and the receiver. The serial number: "338177" is stamped on the underside of the rifle barrel, the left edge of the receiver and engraved on the lower tang. The partial serial number "177" is stamped on the inside of the forearm. All of the serial numbers match. The aluminum case is painted dark gray and the lid is stenciled: "Drilling M.30/mit Munition u. Zubehor/ce" in three lines. The inside of the case is unpainted aluminum with felt padding and wooden partitions. A list of the contents is stenciled on the inside of the lid. The case contains the following accessories: (1) patterning sheet for the shotgun barrels serial numbered "338177" and dated "12.Juni 1942", (2) paper manual entitled "Drilling M.30" dated "Juni 1941", (3) original black cardboard box of cleaning equipment that contains a wooden, three-piece, jointed cleaning rod, four rifle and shotgun bore brushes, a brass jag and cloth cleaning brushes for rifle and shotgun barrels, (4) russet leather sling in the original cardboard package (5) glass bottle of "WAFFEN-OEL" in the original "SINOXID" wrapper and (6) several cleaning cloths. Nearly all the accessories appear to be present. The rifle cartridges, rifled slugs and shotgun cartridges issued with each drilling are missing. BBL: 28 In Stock: walnut checkered Gauge: 12/9.3x74R Finish: blue/case-hardened Grips: Serial Number: 338177 Condition: Excellent. The barrel retains 98% of the original blue finish. The receiver, trigger guard and other case-hardened components have 97% of the original finish. The case colors are vivid. The stock and forearm retain virtually all of the original oil finish. The checkering on the forearm and pistol grip is crisp and shows no handling wear. The stock and forearm show only very minimal storage marks. The Luftwaffe markings on the barrel and stock are extremely sharp. The case is in very good overall condition with moderate handling wear. About 75% of the exterior paint is present with numerous small scratches. The leather handle is broken. One of the wooden interior partitions is loose. The accessories show minimal wear and are generally in very fine condition. This is an excellent example of a very desirable Sauer M.30 Luftwaffe Drilling.
Thumbnail 3334 Unique Prototype "byf 45" Code Mauser K98 Bolt Action side Rail Style Sniper Rifle with Sheet Metal Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 7,500.00 - 13,000.00 This is a late WWII K98 rifle that was produced at the Mauser-Werke, A.G. Oberndorf facility and subsequently fitted with the short side rail sniper rifle system. This mounting system was originally intended for police use during the mid 1930s, and in 1941 was adopted for general combat use with the K98 rifles. The rifle is equipped with a K43 "ddx" (Voigtlander & Sohn A.-G., Braunschweig) code scope with a rubber eye piece, mounted on a phosphate finished stamped sheet metal mount numbered to the gun. The left side of the scope is marked "K43 / 81422 / ddx triangle". The top of the receiver ring is marked "Mod 98 / byf 45". The top and right side of the receiver ring is also marked with "eagle /135" proofs. The left side of the barrel is marked with the Nazi firing proof and the left side of he receiver is marked with the serial number behind the Nazi firing proof. There are "eagle /135" proofs on various parts and all visible numbers (partial and full) match. Hooded ramp inverted "V" front sight and tangent rear sight graduated to 200 meters. Stamped rear barrel band (phosphate) and milled front barrel band, floor plate and trigger guard. Phosphate bolt with blue extractor. The laminated stock is marked on the right side with a Waffenamt proofmark and the buttplate is ill-fitting. The rifle bolt has the late war "Key" Safety, the cleaning rod is absent and it is fitted with a brown leather sling. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: laminated Gauge: 8 mm Mauser Finish: blue/phosphate Grips: Serial Number: 59941 Condition: Near mint. The rifle retains 99% arsenal blue/phosphate finish with some thinning and a number of small dings on the barrel, and some flaking on the right side directly below the rear sight. The stock is near mint with the exception of some minor age cracks in the buttstock, otherwise there are only minor handling marks. The scope is excellent on the exterior with slightly cloudy optics. The markings are highlighted in white and remain crisp and clear. The sling is excellent. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3335 Unique K98 Prototype "Heavy Barreled" Turret Sniper Rifle with Scope Start Price: 1,600.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 8,000.00 This is another beautiful example of a prototype K98 style heavy barreled sniper rifle "Serial Number 7". This rifle is almost identical to the "Long Side" rifle that is also offered in this auction, except it was built using the turret type sniper set up. The rifle was assembled using an early wartime K98 Mauser receiver only this version was fitted with a set of low turret sniper mounts. These turret style sniper rifles were one of the most used and best handling German sniper rifle produced during WWI. However, they also proved to be one of the most time consuming and difficult to manufacture. The top of the receiver is covered by the front turret base, however, we can see the lower portion of two small Mauser eagle 63 proofs on the right side just below the base and the receiver side wall has the standard "MOD 98" markings. The left side of the receiver has the remnants of the original German Eagle firing proof along with serial number "7". As noted the receiver has the correct low turret scope bases, and rings, all of which are unmarked or proofed. With a early Hensoldt-Dialytan scope. The side of the scope is marked; "HENSOLDT-WETZLAR/DIALYTAN 4X Nr.726", and it has a taper post and cross-hair reticule similar to that used in the US M82 and M84 scopes. The top elevation knob is correctly marked with a range scale, from 0-50, which we assume would correspond to 0-500 meters. The two most intriguing features of this rifle, like the long side rail offered in this auction, is that it is fitted with a heavy target type sniper barrel with a new factory (not cut down) half length hardwood (beech) stock and handguard. The stock and handguard are both stamped with serial number "7" and the stock is identical to the late war version that lack the bolt take down washer and also has the late wartime cupped buttplate, with the take down hole in the lower left hand side. This style of half-stock is very similar to the many of the current match or target type stock used today. The shorter style stock and handguard did away with all the front bedding problems and additional parts associated with the full length stock. The forestock extends to approximately 5 inches in front of the rear sight base the corresponding handguard is approximately 5 3/4 inches in length that goes from the middle of the rear sight base to the end of the foreshock. Both foreshock and handguard are retained with a VZ24 style barrel band with the side mounted sling swivel. This style of barrel band provided the necessary tension to the foreshock and handguard to dampen barrel vibrations. The barrel is very similar to in size to the early MG-34 barrel diameter and configuration, that is approximately 23 inch long and has the standard four lands and groove rifling. The outside diameter measures approximately 1 inch at the front of the receiver tapers down to approximately 7/8 at the rear sight base and then tapers down to approximately 3/4 of an inch at the muzzle. The rear sight and base are from a Czech G33/40 carbine with the short tangent with the locking screw in front of the base. The leaf is correctly graduated from 100-1000 meters. The barrel is fitted with a machined prototype K98 style front sight that consists of a machined front sight base that is mounted on a semi-circle round barrel band that has been soldered on the to barrel, that has also been fitted with a Czechoslovakian front sight protector. The top of the barrel behind the rear sight base is marked "OP/90/dot-40" with four "eagle 63" proofmarks over a small single WWII German eagle firing proof. The lower left side of the barrel (below the stock line) is also marked with "S/4656/3". The "dot" markings are the wartime code for the Waffenwerke factory at Bruno, Czechoslovakia. The rifle is fitted with a late war, unmarked Czech, large trigger guard stamped box magazine, trigger guard assembly and the bolt is an earlier style that has the single guide rib with the enlarged gas holes with a standard bolt shroud, safety and cocking knob. BBL: 23 inch round Stock: hardwood Gauge: 8 mm Mauser Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 7 Condition: Excellent plus with 99% of the arsenal blued finish overall showing no handling marks anywhere. The stock and handguard are also in as new condition showing no handling marks any where. The scope, bases, rings and Hensoldt scope also retains 99% of their current finish with clear sharp optics. The markings overall are clear and sharp. The rifle has matching serial numbers on the various parts that include the stock, handguard, bolt and receiver, with the remaining parts all being unnumbered. A very intriguing rifle that would certainly be a great center piece for a sniper collection along with the Long Side rail rifle also offered in this auction.
Thumbnail 3336 Post WWI 1921 Dated DWM Luger Pistol with "SD" Marked Grip Strap Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 These pistols were all WWI Lugers that were arsenal reworked to conform to the Versailles Treaty and were specifically issued to German military and/or Police units. The top of the chamber is marked "1921" with the front toggle assembly correctly marked "DWM" for Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken, the original manufacturer. The right side of the barrel extension is marked with three E/WaA4 or E/ArA4 proof marks with the right rear section of the barrel having the "PTV/Eagle" proof indicating that the barrel was replaced, with the left side having the early Eagle/33 proof mark. The top of the side plate has the small spring left over from the sear safety mechanism, which is typical of Police lugers produced during this time frame. The front grip strap is marked "S.D.V344.", which was the Schutzpolizei, that later evolved into the Nazi police and Gestapo. The pistol has a standard rust blued finish with straw colored small parts with checkered walnut grips. This luger has a single police magazine that is marked on the right side "HAENEL/SCHMEISSER/PATENT" with the aluminum base, that is stamped in the police style with large numbers "5964". BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue/straw colors Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 5942 Condition: Professionally restored overall with 99% of the rust blue finish overall. The markings are clear and sharp overall with 98% of the restored straw colors on the small parts. The grips are in very fine condition with nice checkering on both sides with minor handling marks with even honest wear across the tops of the checkering. This pistol has all matching parts except the magazine as noted above and the grips which are unnumbered.
Thumbnail 3337 World War II Mauser "42" Code 1940 Dated Luger Pistol Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Chamber dated 1940 and toggle marked "42", with eagle/655 and firing proofs on the right side of barrel extension and on the barrel, with an additional firing proof on breechblock. Safety position and extractor marked "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" respectively. Visible numbers match. Checkered grips and non-matching blue magazine with aluminum base (7281k). BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 5179g Condition: Very fair. The pistol retains 85% plus slightly faded original blue finish with the grip straps thinned to a brown and some minor thinning overall. There is limited pin point pitting. The grips are very fine with some minor bruises in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3338 World War II Mauser "S/42" Code 1939 Dated Luger Pistol with 1939 Dated Holster Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 650.00 - 950.00 Chamber dated 1939 and toggle marked "S/42", with eagle 63 and firing proofs on the barrel extension and barrel. Properly marked safety position and extractor. Visible numbers match. Checkered grips and non-matching blue magazine with aluminum base (5258w). Complete with a 1939 dated William Brand holster. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 8624p Condition: Fine. The pistol retains 60% thinning original blue finish. There is some mild pitting. The grips are fine with some minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. Right panel has been altered at the top (now loose fitting). The altered holster (top interior cut down) is good with minor handling marks and some minor flex wear. The stitching is tight.
Thumbnail 3339 Excellent WWI 1918 Dated DWM Imperial German Luger Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 This is an excellent example of a late WWI imperial German Luger that was manufactured in 1918. This pistol has the correct factory rust blued finish with straw colored small parts and checkered walnut grips. The top of the chamber area is dated 1918 and the front toggle is marked "DWM", for Deutsch Waffen Und Munitions factory. The right side of the barrel extension has three Crown/Script proofs next to the Imperial Eagle proof, which is also stamped on the top rear section of the barrel. The safety and extractor are correctly marked Gesichert and Geladen and it has the fixed front and notch rear sight with the stock lug on the back strap. The magazine is a correct nickel plate WWI version with a wood bottom base plate numbered "4964b/Imperial Proof". BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue/straw colors Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 7754h Condition: Excellent with 97% plus of the rust blued finish overall with minor holster wear and blue loss on the edges and high spots. The straw colors remain 90% intact and are original. The grips are in excellent condition with nice sharp checkering on both sides, with some very minor wear across some of the checkering and edges of the grips. The luger has all matching numbers except the magazine as noted above. An excellent example of late WWI 1918 dated Imperial German luger pistol.
Thumbnail 3340 World War I DWM 1917 Dated Model 1914 Artillery Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,700.00 Blade front and tangent rear sights graduated to 800 meters, "1917" date on the chamber and "DWM" monogram on the toggle link. Three "crown/ Gothic letter" proofs are present on the right side of the barrel extension, with Imperial Eagle firing proofs on the extension, barrel and breechblock. Visible numbers match with "22" marked on most small parts including the rear sight. Proper "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" markings on the upper safety position and extractor respectively. Blue finish with straw colored small parts, stock lug, nickel magazine with wooden base, renumbered to another gun and fitted with un-numbered checkered walnut grips. BBL: 8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 2722F Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 75% original blue finish with some muzzle and high edge wear, some areas of brown patina and scattered minor spotting, and some small areas of minor pitting. The most noticeable of which above right rear grip panel. 25% of the original straw color remains on the small parts with a smooth mottled gray patina on the balance. The grips are fine with some scattered minor dings and dents, with crisp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically functions fine with the exception of the thumb safety being loose and not locking in position.
Thumbnail 3341 Pre-war Nazi 1936 Dated Mauser "S/42" Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,700.00 This is a very nice example of an early 1936 production luger as manufactured by the Mauser factory. The pistol has the rust blue finish and straw colored small parts. This was the third year of regular Mauser luger production and the first production year to use the full date on top of the chamber area in lieu of the secret letter/date code markings. A standard production model, this series of luger is very difficult into find in original unaltered condition as they saw considerable use during the early pre-war years and many thousand went into Russia in 1942 and never returned. The top of the chamber has the full date of "1936", with the correct "S/42" code marking on the front toggle. The right side of the barrel extension has the early double "eagle/63'' Waffenamt proofs, next to the single eagle firing proof, an "eagle/63" proof is marked on the left rear of the barrel and a firing proof on the right rear. The left side of the breechblock, also has the single eagle firing proof. It has the standard "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" markings on the safety and extractor. Visible numbers on pistol match. Nickel magazine with aluminum base numbered to another gun, (6603d), and fitted with standard checkered walnut grips. Complete with a Ryffel & Borns, 1936 dated leather flap holster with a "droop stick wing eagle" over "WaA330" proofmark on the back. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 9124o Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 90% faded original blue finish with some high edge wear, thinning on the muzzle and back strap and some minor spotting on the front strap. 30% of the original straw color remains on the small parts with a smooth mottled patina on the balance. The grips are also very fine with some scattered minor wear, a few minor dings and crisp checkering. The markings are highlighted in white and remain crisp. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very good with some minor flexing and flaking and tight stitching.
Thumbnail 3342 Mauser "S/42" Code 1938 Dated Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Matching Magazine Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 Chamber dated 1938 and toggle marked "S/42", with "eagle/63" and "droop wing eagle" firing proofs on barrel extension and barrel with the firing proof repeated on the breechblock. Bore diameter "8,81" marked on the bottom of the barrel and properly marked extractor and safety position. Matching visible full or partial numbers on the pistol including the inside of each grip panel. Fixed sights, blue magazine with aluminum base numbered to the gun and fitted with checkered walnut grips. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 9380g Condition: Very fine with an area of cold blue present on left side of muzzle. The balance of pistol retains 90% original blue finish with holster caused edge wear, thinning on the barrel and grip straps, and overall some minor scratches and dings. The grips are very fine with a few minor bruises and dings, some lower edge wear, and crisp checkering. The markings, also are crisp. Mechanically excellent. A solid representative 1938 S/42 Code Luger!
Thumbnail 3343 DWM Model 1906 Portuguese M2 Army Contract Luger Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,400.00 This one of the approximately 5,000 Model 1906 DWM lugers made for the Royal Portuguese Army. The Royal Portuguese Crest of Manuel II is present on top of the chamber, with the DWM scroll marking on the toggle and "CARREGADA" is marked on the extractor. A "triangle in a circle" is marked on the left barrel extension, rear of frame and barrel underside. Visible numbers on pistol match. Blue with straw colored small parts. Grip safety, checkered walnut grips, and nickel plated magazine with wood base. BBL: 4 5/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 7.65 mm Luger Auto Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 699 Condition: Fine as arsenal refurbished. The pistol retains 40% blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. There is some scattered light pin point pitting with some deep pitting on the grip straps. There is a worn spot on the right grip panel, otherwise the grips are fine with some scattered minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3344 Excellent Mauser 1937 "S/42" Luger Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 This is a nice example of an all original, 1937 production P.08 Luger that was manufactured by the Mauser factory with all blued parts with the checkered walnut grips. The top of the chamber is dated 1937 and it has the "S/ 42" code marking on the front toggle. It has the early style "Eagle/ 63" Waffenamt proofs on the barrel extension and underside of the barrel. There is a single eagle firing proof also on the barrel extension, barrel and breechblock. It has the standard "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" on the upper safety area and extractor, respectively. It is fitted with standard checkered walnut grips and is complete with one blue unmarked magazine (from another P.08) with an aluminum base that is marked "2500/l" with the "eagle 63 Waffenamt" proof. As noted, this pistol has the correct, original all blued finish with walnut grips. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 8721y Condition: Excellent with 98% of the original blued finish present with minor edge and high spot wear overall with some extremely light blue loss on the left side of the front sight base. The walnut grips are also in excellent condition with nice sharp checkering on both sides with numerous minor nicks and dings on the right side with a couple small pressure dents on the upper left side. Mechanically excellent. It has all matching numbers except the magazine. A nice example of an early 1937 production P.08 Luger pistol.
Thumbnail 3345 DWM Model 1908 Military Luger Dated 1913 Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 This is a very fine example of a Military Luger pistol that was produced by the DWM factory in 1913. It has always been generally accepted that the new model 1914 Luger started being produced in 1914. However with this example dated "1913", it clearly proves the new Model 1914 actually started being produced in late 1913. This model is easily distinguished by the hold-open device with the stock lug on the rear grip strap. The chamber area of the barrel extension is dated 1913 and it has the DWM logo on the front toggle assembly. The right side of the barrel extension has the standard Crown over script proofs with the underside of the barrel marked, with the full serial number, and "Bo26". This indicates that this luger has been fitted with a Bohler steel barrel. It has the military style serial numbering and placement on all the various parts. This pistol has a rust blued metal finish with the straw colors on the appropriate small parts and it is fitted with a set of checkered walnut grips. This luger has a correct WWI nickel plated magazine with the wooden base that is marked "8517m" . BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue/straw colors Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 5957b Condition: Very fine with 90% plus of the slightly faded original blue finish present with only minor wear on the edges and high spots. The various small parts, retain 50% of their original straw colors with a slightly lesser amount on the trigger itself. It has fine grips with nice distinct checkering on both sides with even honest wear across the tops of the checkering. This example has all matching numbers except the magazine as noted above. Mechanically excellent. A very fine example of a very scarce Pre-WWI Military Luger.
Thumbnail 3346 World War I DWM 1917 Dated Artillery Luger Pistol Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,400.00 Fine adjustable blade front and tangent rear sights, "1917" date on the chamber and "DWM" monogram on the toggle link. Three "crown/ letter" proofs are present on the right side of the barrel extension, with Imperial Eagle firing proofs on the extension, barrel and breechblock. Matching visible numbers. Proper "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" markings on the upper safety position and extractor respectively. Checkered walnut grips and nickel magazine with matching numbered wooden base. BBL: 8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 1819a Condition: Fine as partially refinished (frame side rails and side plate), with 70% of the blue finish on the balance, showing areas of brown patina, pitting concentrated near the grip panels and rear sight, and high edge wear. Straw colors remain 40% intact. Grips are good, with dings, slightly undersized. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3347 Excellent World War II Mauser "byf" Code, 42 Date Luger Pistol with Holster and Extra Magazine Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,800.00 Fixed sights, with "42" on the chamber and "byf" on the toggle. The barrel extension is marked with a pair of "eagle/ 135" proofs and an "eagle/ swastika" proof, which is repeated on the barrel and breechblock. Excluding the grips and magazine, numbers match. Marked "P.08" on the side, with blue small parts, checkered grips and blue magazine with plastic base. With extra magazine and a black leather flap holster, marked "bdq.41" on the rear, with three Nazi/ death head themed pins added to the flap. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 193f Condition: Excellent, with 95% plus of the original blue finish, showing mild handling marks and edge wear overall, and a brown patina on the back strap. Grips are also excellent, with a few mild dings. Holster is fair as modified, with holes in the flap, torn strap and scattered scuffing and cracks. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3348 Nazi 1937 Production Mauser (S/42) Luger Pistol Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,900.00 This is a nice example of an original, early 1937 production luger as manufactured by the Mauser factory. In the "t" block of serial numbers in 1937, the Mauser factory switched to an all salt blued finish, to speed up pistol production. Consequently this pistol is in that that last block of serial numbers, that retained the straw colored various small parts. The top of the chamber is dated 1937 and it has the "S/ 42" code marking on the front toggle. It has the early style "Eagle/ 63" Waffenamt proofs on the barrel extension and underside of the barrel. There is a single eagle firing proof also on the barrel extension, barrel and breechblock. "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" on the upper safety area and extractor, respectively. Rust blued metal finish and checkered walnut grips. Complete with one WWII luger magazine with the unmarked blued magazine body with the aluminum base that is marked "1234/t/eagel 63" proofmark. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue/straw colors Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 440t Condition: Very fine as partially refinished (cold blue on holster wear points) with 95% plus of the original WWII blued finish with wear on the edges and high spots overall. The various small parts retain 70% of their straw colors overall with slightly less finish on the trigger itself. The grips are also in very fine condition with nice distinct checkering on both sides with the right side showing several light pressure dents on the checkering and two notches cut across the center section of the grip. The pistol has all matching numbers except the magazine as noted above. A very nice example of a early 1937 dated luger that still retains its original straw colored small parts.
Thumbnail 3349 Unique DWM 1920 Police Rework Luger In Commercial Serial Range Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 This is a very unique 1920's era Rework Luger that is interestingly enough numbered in the Commercial Serial Range, 71232 using a 1917 dated, 1914 Navy model frame with gear safety. Blade front and notch rear sights, with a blank chamber and "DWM" monogrammed toggle link. Dated "1917" on the left side of the frame, with "crown/ N" commercial proofs and "O.L.8." on the front strap. Nickel magazine with wooden base, and checkered grips. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 71232a Condition: Very good, with 80% of the blue finish, showing the start of a brown patina on the grip straps, high edge wear, and scattered handling marks. Numbers are mixed with the last digit of the trigger, takedown lever, and side plate number "31", one digit off of "32". Grips are good, with mild pressure dents. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3350 WWI German DWM (1916 Dated) Luger Pistol Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 This is a very fine example of the 1914 Military pattern, WWI Luger as used by all German forces. These pistols have an all rust blued finish with straw colored small parts. The top of the barrel extension is dated 1916 and the front toggle is marked "DWM". The right side of the barrel extension has the three "crown/ gothic letter" proofs next to the Imperial Eagle proof. Visible numbers match. The Imperial Eagle proof is also marked on the top, rear section of the barrel, left side of the breechblock and right side of the barrel extension. The upper safety position and extractor are correctly marked "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN". It is fitted with the standard checkered walnut grips, and it has fixed sights, with the stock lug on the back strap. It is complete with the correct nickel plated magazine body with the wooden base. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue/ straw color Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 8343l Condition: Very fine with 90% plus of the original blue finish with minor spotting and high spot wear overall. The various small parts retain 40% of their straw colors except for the matching serialized trigger which has a dull dark tarnished finish overall. The grips are excellent with nice sharp checkering overall with just some minor wear across the tops of the checkering on the back edges, from normal holding and handling. It has all matching numbers, to include the grips, except for the magazine which has been renumbered to match the pistol. Mechanically excellent. A very nice example of a WWI DWM Luger pistol.
Thumbnail 3351 DWM 1916 Dated Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with WWII Holster Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,700.00 Chamber is dated 1916 and toggle has the DWM logo, with three crown/gothic letter proofs and Imperial eagle proof on the barrel extension and firing proof on barrel and breechblock. Correctly marked safety position and extractor. Visible numbers match. Checkered grips, straw colored small parts, and unmarked nickel plate magazine with wood base. Complete with a 1939 dated Voegels holster stamped with an "eagle/WaA387" proof on the back, combination tool and extra blue magazine with aluminum base (9331u). BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 602i Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 90% plus original blue finish showing holster type wear, some minor edge wear, and the side plate thinning to a brown. The small parts retain 40% original straw color. The grips are very good with moderate wear and some minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very fine with some minor age cracking and handling marks. The stitching is tight.
Thumbnail 3352 Outstanding Late WWII K98 Sniper Rifle with Experimental Swept Back Style Scope Mount and ZF4 Style Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 7,500.00 - 15,000.00 This is a beautiful example of a late WWII K98 rifle as manufactured by the Bruno factory in Czechoslovakia that has been fitted with one of the late war variant Swept-Back style sniper mounts. These Swept-back mounts were produced at the very end of WWII and saw very limited use before the war ended. The standard style of Swept-back mount has been noted on both Mauser and J.P. Sauer and Sohns K98 rifles, while this variation, somewhat different in configuration maybe the equivalent Bruno factory variation. These late war mounts were intended to be an easy to produce, rigid and robust scope mount and base system that could be easily mounted on the standard K98 rifle, without specialized receivers or complicated soldering and mounting techniques, that utilized the new ZF4 style of scope that was also a war expedient version of the traditional German sniper scopes. The scope base is a combination of features of both the short side and long side rail models. It has the standard dovetail on top of the base and has been fitted to the left side of the receiver. It is attached with three larger screws, three smaller lock screws and two taper pins, however it has a longer than standard short side rail base, (similar to the long side rail models) that actually extends over the thumb slot in the side of the receiver almost to the bolt release. The mount itself is an all machined version that is of a two-piece construction with the late female dovetail slot on the underside of the mount with a single large locking lever on the left side also similar to the long side rails models. It is unproofed and is stamped with only the matching rifle serial on the front portion of the mount. It has the similar style stamped scope bands and currently it is fitted with a brand new, post war Czech produced ZF4 scope. The scope is marked with the single "OD" symbol on the top of the scope body for the Opticotechna factory in Brunn over "4X/4.5 Degree/27355". The scope has the correct post war, high polished blued finish and the mount and scope bands both have a late war style gray phosphate/parkerized style finish. The rifle itself is a mid-WWII standard K98 that is marked on top of the receiver ring "dot/1944" for the Bruno factory and year of manufacture. The right side has a double "Eagle 63" factory proofs with the left side of the receiver and barrel carrying a single Eagle firing proof. The rear underside of the barrel is marked with the "dot" in a shield factory barrel proof next to "JD" and a single "Eagle 63" proof. The serial number is marked on the rear of the barrel. The rifle has the late war stamped barrel bands, and trigger guard with a milled floor plate that are all unnumbered and unproofed. It is fitted with a blued bolt with the double gas holes on the underside with a large key type safety. The rifle has the correct wartime laminated hand guard and the stock has the matching serial number inside the barrel channel with a single "H" Heers Waffenamt proof on the right side with "dot" marked on the underside. It is complete with an original cleaning rod, sheet metal front sight cover and rubber muzzle cover. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: laminated Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 85582 Condition: Excellent overall with 98% of the original blue finish on the rifle, with the trigger guard and scope mount having 99% of their phosphate/parkerized type of finish. The scope has 99% of it original high polish blued finish and has clear sharp optics. The stock and hand guard are both in very good plus condition with a nice matching medium brown unsanded finish, with a professionally repaired duffle bag cut under the rear barrel band. As noted the scope mount is matching to the rifle but the complete bolt assembly is mismatched. Regardless this is still an exceptionally rare and very seldom seen late war Swept back variant sniper rifle.
Thumbnail 3353 Unique Erma DSM-34 Bolt Action Sniper Training Rifle with Rare ZF-41 Style Scope and Mount Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,750.00 Blade and tangent sights, with caliber marking on the barrel, "crown/ letter" proofs, Erma symbol on the chamber and "Deutsches Sportmodell" on the right side of the receiver. A scope rail is present on the left side of the barrel next to the rear sight, with a "duv" (Lubecker) mount and "cxn/ 81880" marked ZF-41 scope. Smooth stock, with a brown leather sling and a flat steel buttplate. BBL: 26 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 1592 Condition: Very fine, with 85% of the original blue finish, showing patches of brown and gray patina on the barrel and scattered handling marks. Stock is good, with scratches and dents. Optics are slightly hazy. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3354 WWII Nazi K-43 (duv) Code Sniper Rifle with ZF4 Sniper Scope and Mount Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 2,250.00 - 3,750.00 This is a very nice example of a mid to late WWII Nazi K43 sniper rifle as produced by Berlin-Lubecker firm at Lubeck that carries the wartime code of (duv). These rifles all have the late rough forged receiver, with the single bolt guide on the left hand side of the receiver. The left side of the receiver is marked "eagle" 214 Waffenamt proof/ serial number/ K. 43/ duv44/ eagle firing proof. It is fitted with the late-war rough cast bolt carrier with the latch on the right side, and the hollow cocking knob on left side, which has been stamped "30-06" on top. It has the original military style front blade with the military tangent rear sight graduated form 100-2000 meters. It is fitted with the late-war pattern laminate stock and early style dark red plastic handguard. There is a single Eagle/214Waffenat proof in the pistol grip area. The original scope rail still mounted on the right side of the receiver and currently it has an original late-war ZF4 sniper scope and original mount installed. The mount carries the correct Eagle359 proof in the center section of the mount below the locking latch. The scope is an original WWII ZF4 model made by the Opticotechna firm in Czechoslovakia that is marked on the right side "Gw ZF4 dow/18280". It is complete with an original WWII, gcb coded, K43 marked magazine, an original leather sling, cleaning rod and front sight cover. It has an original German 98K round oiler inside the buttstock compartment. BBL: 23 inch round Stock: laminated Gauge: 30-06 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 6495k Condition: Very fine as rechambered with 95% of the original blued finish overall with wear on the edges and high spots overall. The stock is in very good condition with no cracks or damage anywhere, but it does show signs of an old light sanding and revarnishing overall. The handguards in near excellent condition with no cracks or damage anywhere which is usually what happens to these early plastic handguards. The scope and mount retain 95% of their original blued finish overall with minor edge wear the optics are in very good condition, being clear, but a little cloudy or hazy. As noted above the top of the bolt carrier is stamped 30-06 and we have checked the barrel and it has been rechambered for 30-06. A 30-06 cartridge will fit in the magazine, if you are using shorter 100-140 grain bullets. Also the last inch of the barrel has been professionally shortened which removed the threaded portion along with the barrel nut. Still a very nice example of a WWII K43 sniper with an original ZF4 sniper scope and mount.
Thumbnail 3355 Walther Sportmodell Bolt Action Rifle with Scope Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,700.00 Ramp blade and tangent sights, with banner, model and nitro proof markings on the barrel and script address on top of the receiver. Smooth pistol grip stock with a flat buttplate. Fitted with a front sight/ muzzle protector and a Kahles (Vienna) Mignon 2 1/2x scope with leather covers. BBL: 26 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 38452W Condition: Excellent, with 98% plus of the original blue finish, showing a few scratches near the muzzle and minor handling marks overall. Stock is very fine as lightly sanded and reoiled, with light pressure dents. Optics are clear and the action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3356 Gustaf Model 41B Sniper Short Rifle with Bayonet Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Blade front and adjustable rear sights with an Ajack 4x90 scope marked "Nr. 3633/1942B". The scope mount and base have matching number "224107". Mixed numbers on the rifle parts. The receiver is dated 1908. Smooth straight grip stock with stock disc, sling swivels, and cleaning rod. Complete with a bayonet and scabbard. BBL: 29 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 6.5 Swedish Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 224107 Condition: Arsenal refurbished. The rifle retains 95% fading Arsenal style blue finish with some thinning on the bolt handle and pin point pitting on the receiver. The wood is very fine with some minor dings, pressure marks, and scratches with a few dents. The scope retains 97% blue finish. The optics are clear.
Thumbnail 3357 Two Erma 22 Caliber Conversion Kits Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Produced by Erma of Munich, these drop-in conversion kits allow a standard K98 rifle to be rapidly reconfigured to a single shot 22 caliber for inexpensive training. The kits consist of a barrel liner, receiver assembly, and bolt. One kit has a 26" barrel, marked "ERMA" in a circle on top of the receiver and the serial number, caliber, "MADE IN GERMANY" and the address on the left side, and has matching numbers, (however it is missing the complete floor plate and magazine assembly). The receiver is on a board. The second kit is in a wooden box with two magazines, the barrel is 26 1/2" in length, is marked "FABRIKAT / Erma logo / ERFURT" on top, with eagle Waffenamt proofs on the left side and matching bolt. BBL: 26 inch round Stock: none Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Both are excellent. The 26" retains 98% original blue finish and the 26 1/2" retains 90% original blue finish with some areas of smooth gray patina. Both function properly. The box is good with a few chips, several nail holes in the lid with gouges around five of the holes from removing the nails and two addresses hand written on the lid. It appears the box was mailed to an individual and the lid nailed shut for mailing.
Thumbnail 3358 World War II Nazi K43 Sniper ZF 4 Sniper Scope on Side Rail Mount Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,900.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,700.00 This is an early production ZF4 Scope marked "dow" which is the wartime code for Opticotechna Prerau, Czechoslovakia. The left side is marked " Gw ZF 4, (next to) dow over serial number 37001. With side rail mount numbered 5927 and with Nazi "eagle/359" proof. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: blue/phosphate Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Excellent. The mount retains 98% original phosphate finish. The scope retains 95% original finish with some thinning and light spotting. The optics are clear.
Thumbnail 3359 World War II Mauser "byf" Code 1941 Production P.08 Luger "Black Widow" Pistol with Holster and Extr Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 1,900.00 Chamber dated "41" and toggle marked "byf", with "eagle/655" and firing proofs on the barrel and barrel extension with a firing proof repeated on the breechblock. Properly marked safety position and extractor and "P.08" on left side of frame. Matching full or partial numbers on the pistol. Checkered plastic grips and blue P.08 magazine with plastic base. Complete with a P.08 "dtu / 41" holster with an "eagle/WaA136" proof stamped on the back. An extra blue P.08 magazine with plastic base is included. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: plastic Serial Number: 6885 Condition: Very fine with exception of the replaced, renumbered to match side plate. The pistol retains 95% original blue finish on the balance, showing some mild thinning with some loss at the muzzle and some minor edge wear. There is some light spotting (mostly on the back strap). There is a small filled repair on the left grip panel above the magazine catch, otherwise the grips are very fine with a few minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. The holster is very good with minor handling marks and flex wear overall with some material loss on the magazine pouch. The stitching is tight.
Thumbnail 3360 Erfurt 1912 Dated Luger Pistol Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,400.00 Chamber dated 1912 and Erfurt marking on toggle, with various "crown/gothic" proofs and Imperial eagle firing proofs. Safety position and extractor marked "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" respectively. Matching full or partial numbers on the pistol. Checkered walnut grips, straw colored small parts, and non-matching nickel plated magazine. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm P Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 186b Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 80% original blue finish thinning to a brown with light spotting and some scattered pin point pitting. The small parts retain 20% original straw color. There is a missing minor surface chip on the left panel near the screw, otherwise the grips are fine with some scattered minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3361 1939 Dated Mauser Banner Luger Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 1,900.00 This pistol has the all salt blued finish, including the small parts, and is fitted with checkered walnut grips. The top of the chamber area is dated 1939 for the year of manufacture with the desirable "Mauser Banner" logo on top of the front toggle. The right side of the barrel extension has the early Mauser double "Nazi eagle/655" Waffenamt proof, next to the single eagle firing proof. Both proofs are also stamped on the upper rear end of the barrel, with the full serial number and bore diameter. "8,82" marked on the underside of the barrel. The left side of the breechblock also carries the single Nazi eagle firing proof. The upper safety area and extractor are both marked "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" respectively. This luger is complete with one original late production type three, "fxo/eagle 37" marked, all blued, magazine with the black plastic army type base with the reinforcing pin through the center. The bottom of the base has been lightly numbered, '8871'. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 2750x Condition: Professionally restored with 98% of the blued finish overall. The grips are in near mint condition with nice sharp recut checkering on both grip panels, minor handling marks with only a slight freshening of the checkering on the right side. The pistol has all matching numbers except the magazine as noted above and the grips. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3362 Erfurt 1913 Production Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,400.00 Fixed sights, with the "1913" date on the chamber and "crown / ERFURT" on the toggle. Gothic letter proofs are present on many parts, with "crown/ RC" Revision stamps on the barrel and trigger guard. Except for the magazine, numbers match. Checkered grips and nickel magazine with wooden base. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 7106a Condition: Very fine, with 75% of the faded original blue finish, showing patches of brown patina, bright edge wear, a small amount of pitting concentrated around the muzzle and mild handling marks overall. The latch is slightly bent, and traces of straw finish remain in the protected areas. Grips are good, with exception of a chip absent near the safety and mild pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3363 DWM Model 1908 Military Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Dated 1913 Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,700.00 This is a nice example of a scarce 1913 dated DWM luger pistol. This is generally accepted as the last year that DWM manufactured the 1908 pattern luger pistol. These can be distinguished by the lack of the hold-open device and stock lug. This example has been modified to add the hold open device, which was later performed on all 1908 model lugers, after WWI. The top of the chamber is dated 1913 and the front toggle is marked DWM. It has three crown over Gothic letter proofs and Imperial acceptance markings on the right side barrel extension and the Imperial eagle is also marked on top of the barrel and left side of the breechblock. Visible numbers match. It has the standard rust blue finish with straw colors on the small parts, nickel magazine with wooden base numbered "5125" and is fitted with checkered walnut grips, which are stamped "46" on the inside of each panel. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 2246a Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 95% plus original blue finish with some minor muzzle and high edge wear. The small parts retain 70% original straw colors with a smooth silver gray on the balance. The grips are very fine with some minor bruising on the lower right side, minor wear on the right panel and overall crisp checkering. With the exception of the Imperial eagle on the top of the barrel (fading), the markings are clear. Mechanically excellent. A very nice 1913 dated 1908 DWM military Luger.
Thumbnail 3364 World War II 1940 Dated "42" Code Mauser Luger Pistol Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,700.00 This is a nice example of an all original, mid-1940 production luger as manufactured by the Mauser factory with the all blued parts. The top of the chamber is dated 1940 and it has the '42' code marking on the front toggle. This was the first year for the change to the wartime '42' code makings for Mauser produced lugers. It has the later "Eagle/655'' Waffenamt proofs on the barrel extension and underside of the barrel, along with the single eagle firing proof in both locations, as well as the right side of the breechblock. It has the standard "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" on the upper safety area and extractor, respectively. It is fitted with standard checkered walnut grips and is complete with one all blued, unmarked magazine with an aluminum base that is marked '6728f +' with the single eagle 63 Waffenamt proof. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 4160e Condition: Excellent with 95% of the slightly faded original wartime blued finish, with some minor blue loss on the high point. The grips are very good plus condition with nice checkering on both sides with the left side showing a light pressure dent or scratch directly in the middle of the left grip panel. This luger has all matching numbers except the magazine as noted above. A very nice example of a pre-WWII luger pistol.
Thumbnail 3365 Very Fine Mauser "S/42" Code 1936 Dated Luger Pistol with 1936 Dated Holster Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Chamber dated 1936 and toggle marked "S/42", with "eagle/63" and "eagle" firing proofs on the right barrel extension and barrel with the firing proof repeated on the breechblock. Properly marked safety position and extractor. Matching full and partial numbers on pistol. Checkered grips straw colored small parts, and non-matching matching blue magazine with aluminum base (9874n). Complete with a 1936 dated Auwaerter & Bubeck holster with an "eagle/WaA107" proof stamped on the back. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm P Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 5551h Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 85% plus original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the grip straps, and some loss at the muzzle. The small parts retain 70% original straw color. The grips are very fine with some minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. The holster is good with a couple shallow cuts on the flap, some minor handling marks, and very minor flex wear. The stitching is good. A solid representative example of a 1936 "S/42" Luger with matching 1936 holster!
Thumbnail 3366 Post-WWI DWM 1918/1920 Police Rework Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 This is a very nice example of a post WWI German Luger that was reworked for the Weimar Police. These were standard issue from 1920 to approximately 1929. This series of luger has an all rust blued metal finish with straw colors on the various small parts with checkered walnut grips. The top of the chamber has the 1920 Reischwehr property stamp over 1918 for the year of manufacture with the standard "DWM" monogram on the front toggle assembly. The right side of the barrel extension is marked with three "crown/ gothic letter" proofs, with Imperial Eagle firing proof next to an early Simson factory eagle rework proof that is also located on the underside of the barrel. The left side has the correct partial police sear safety over the side plate. Visible numbers match on pistol. The front grip strap has had the WWI unit markings partially removed. It is complete with a nickel plated wood base magazine that is stamped on the base, "5124/m/+". BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue/straw colors Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 9984k Condition: Very fine with 97% of the arsenal reblued finish with only minor edge and high spot wear overall. The various small parts retain traces of their straw colors. The grips are very fine with exception of a chip out of the lower left panel, nice distinct checkering on both sides, with just a couple of minor light pressure dents and dings in a few places. This pistol has all matching numbers except the magazine as noted above. Mechanically excellent. A very nice post WWI police 1920/1918 rework Luger pistol.
Thumbnail 3367 Mauser 1933 Sneak Police Rework Luger Pistol with Matching Magazine and Holster Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Blank chamber and toggle with eagle test fire, "eagle/WaA66", and Army "eagle/H" proofs on the right barrel extension and firing proofs on the barrel and breechblock. Safety position and extractor marked "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" respectively. Visible numbers on pistol match. Front strap marked "L.D.272." Straw colored small parts, sear safety, checkered walnut grips, and matching nickel plated wood base magazine (2. / 2087). Complete with a 1918 dated Bay Bail holster with number "3984" and "crown/II" proof stamped on back. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 2087u Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 80% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The small parts retain 95% original straw color. The grips are excellent with limited mild wear in the overall crisp checkering. The arsenal modified holster is very good with two slits behind a replacement belt loop and a cut through the flap, along with some minor handling marks.
Thumbnail 3368 DWM Blank Chamber Police Nazi "Sneak" Mauser Rework Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,400.00 This is an example of a Nazi police "Sneak" rework Luger. The chamber is blank and the toggle is marked with the DWM monogram. The left side barrel extension is marked with the "crown / N" proof over the serial number, on the right side the "droop wing eagle / WaA 66" Waffenamt proof and there is a "crown/N" proofmark on the left side of the breechblock, and on the bottom of the barrel. Visible matching numbers with the grip panels un-numbered. The safety and extractor are marked "GESICHERT" and GELADEN" respectively. The front strap is marked "L. Sta.45.". Police sear safety, straw colored small parts, stock lug, checkered grips and nickel magazine (cleaned bright) with wooden base marked "O". BBL: 3 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 2062t Condition: Very fine with 90% of the much faded original blue finish remaining. The side plate has faded to a smooth plum patina, there is some minor edge wear and overall some scattered minor spotting. 30% straw color remains on the small parts with a smooth mottled silver gray patina on the balance. The grips are fine with a few minor pressure dents, a few minor dings, and overall crisp checkering. The markings remain clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3369 World War II German Mauser 1939 Dated "42" Code Luger Pistol Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 This is a nice example of an original 1939 dated mauser luger pistol. This series of luger has the all salt blued finish with the checkered walnut grip. The top of the chamber area is dated 1939 with the "42" code markings on the top of the front toggle. The right side of the barrel extension has the double "eagle/655" Waffenamt proofs next to the single spread winged Nazi eagle firing proof which also appears on the right side of the barrel and the left side of the breechblock. The upper safety area and extractor are marked "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" respectively. The pistol is fitted with an all blued, unmarked folded steel magazine with the aluminum base marked with "4851y/ + " over a single "Eagle 63" Waffenamt proof. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 6414y Condition: Very fine as partially refinished (cold blue on holster wear points) with 90% plus of the original salt blue finish remaining, with wear and blue loss on the edges and high spots, with some minor thinning on the grip straps. The grips are fine with nice checkering on both sides with minor wear across the top of the checkering. The pistol has all matching numbers except the magazine as noted above and the grips which are unnumbered.
Thumbnail 3370 Desirable WWII Nazi Mauser (1937) Dated S/42 Luger Pistol Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 This is a late production Mauser P.08 Luger pistol as manufactured in 1937. As noted this model is a later production version that has the all blued finish with the checkered walnut grips. The top of the chamber is dated "1937" and the front toggle has the wartime code of "S/42" for the Mauser factory at Oberndorf. The right side of the barrel extension has the early double droop wing "eagle/63 Waffenamt" proof next to the single eagle firing proof. It has the standard "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" extractor and safety markings and is complete with one all blued unmarked magazine that has an aluminum base, with only a very faint number "92" over a single eagle 63 Waffenamt proof. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 279x Condition: Very fine with a solid 95% of the original blue finish remaining, with wear and on the edges and high spots, with minor wear on the front edges of the frame rails, the side plate hump the left side of the muzzle area and stock lug area and lower front grip strap area with some very minor thinning on the grip straps themselves. The replacement grips are in very fine condition with sharp checkering, on both sides, with only a couple of light pressured dents, however they do not quite fit the frame opening. The pistol itself has all matching numbers except the magazine as noted above and the grips. A nice example of a pre-WWII luger pistol.
Thumbnail 3371 DWM 1921 Dated Police Rework Luger Pistol Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,200.00 Fixed sights, with "1921" on the chamber and "DWM" on the toggle. "Eagle/ WaA4" proofs are present on the extension and breechblock, with firing proofs on the extension and barrel and "S.D.V.179.R.II" on the front strap. Checkered grips and nickel magazine with wood base. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm parabellum Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 5131b Condition: Arsenal refurbished, 75% plus of the blue finish, with areas of brown patina, bright edge wear, scattered handling marks and a small amount of pitting. Some mixed/ absent numbers, and the magazine safety is present but disabled. Grips are very good, with a chip absent near the safety and mild pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3372 Desirable WWII Nazi Mauser Model 98K Turret Sniper Rifle Start Price: 3,250.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 6,500.00 - 12,000.00 This is a nice example of a WWII German turret sniper rifle that was manufactured by the Mauser factory that has been fitted with a late war Karl Kahles sniper scope. The turret mount rifles were considered the most efficient design of the K98 rifles and they were in service from their introduction in 1939 to the end of the war. The top of the receiver ring is covered by the front turret, the right side of the receiver is marked with a single "eagle 135" Waffenamt proof and the left side has a "eagle 135" and Nazi firing proofs flanking the serial number, with the receiver side wall marked "Mod. 98". The left rear of the barrel is marked with a Nazi firing proof and two "eagle 135" proofmarks. The rifle is fitted with an all blue sniper scope made by Kahles that is marked with the wartime code of "cad" on top of the scope tube, with the elevation adjustments on top graduations from 1 to 8. The rifle has unnumbered milled barrel bands with a wartime stamped trigger guard and floor plate with the single Eagle 135 Waffenamt proof. It has a correct mid-war bolt with the bolt rib on the side with a unnumbered milled safety. The rifle is equipped with a ramp front sight and tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters. The rifle has a late war laminated stock and handguard with cupped buttplate. The right side of the buttstock is marked with a "eagle / WaA135" proof. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: laminated Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser Finish: blue/phosphate Grips: Serial Number: 68674 Condition: Excellent overall with 97% of the original blue finish overall on the rifle, with wear on the edges and high spots overall with some minor wear on the bolt and cycling the action and the barrel bands. The trigger guard and floor plate retain most of the original phosphate finish as does the bolt assembly (except the safety, which is blued) overall with minor edge wear. The stock and handguard are both in near excellent condition with minor handling marks, and light pressure dents from actual use, with both have been stained dark but not sanded. The scope is in very fine condition with 90% original blue showing wear on the both the ocular and objective eyepieces of the scope with light rust starting to form on the scope overall. The optics are clear but the reticule is slightly tilted to the left and the elevation knob is stuck and the markings are clear and distinct. The rifle itself has matching numbers on the bolt and bolt cocking piece with the barrel bands, trigger guard, floor plate and safety unnumbered. The scope is an original turret model, but does not match this rifle. A nice original example of a WWII 98K turret sniper rifle.
Thumbnail 3373 Rare SS Production Steyr "bnz/ 43" Code Model 98 Bolt Action Rifle Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 5,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 4,500.00 Manufactured by Steyr-Daimler for the Nazi SS during World War II. The top of the receiver ring is marked "bnz", the wartime code for Steyr, over "43" with "Mod. 98" marked on the left receiver wall. Additionally, the receiver is marked with the "1" or "L" mark of the Astra Werke factory in Chemnitz, a supplier of receivers for the Gustloff Werke of Suhl. The left rear of the barrel has an "eagle/(SS runes)ZZA4" followed by the serial number, three stacked "WaA623" proofs and a "t". Ramp front and tangent rear sights. Milled components, with matching numbers handmarked on the floor plate, follower, bolt and bolt release. Smooth laminated stock, with matching serial number and "K/ SS death head" on the underside, a cupped steel buttplate and a brown leather sling marked "L&F" on the slider. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: laminated Gauge: 8 mm Mauser Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 6877 Condition: Very fine, with 95% plus of the original blue finish, showing some mild spotting, areas of brown patina and mild edge wear. The stock is also very fine, with a few dark spots and scattered dents. Sling shows mild cracking and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3374 Excellent Thuringen German Sport Model Single Shot Bolt Action Training Rifle with Sling Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 Ramp blade and 200 meter tangent sights, with caliber and Nitro proofmarks on the barrel, "Deutsches Sportmodell" in gothic script on the left side of the receiver and "THURINGEN/ DAS GRUNE HERZ/ DEUTSCHLANDS/ KAUFT THURINGENS/ WERTERZEUGNISSE" (rough translation: Thuringen, green heart of Germany, buy Thuringen's products of value) on the receiver ring. Smooth stock, with matching number of the forearm tip, flat buttplate and a brown leather sling. This rifle is pictured on page 252 of Jon Speed's book "Mauser Smallbores". BBL: 26 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 6126 Condition: Excellent, with 98% of the original blue finish, showing scattered light spotting, patches of brown patina and minor handling marks overall. Stock is also excellent, with pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3375 WWII Nazi "byf 44" Code Mauser K98 Bolt Action Rifle Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 The top of the receiver is marked "byf / 44", with a Nazi firing proof and serial number on the left side and eagle/135 proof on the right. The eagle/135 proof is also stamped on other compartments. Matching numbers on receiver, bolt assembly, floor plate, and barrel bands. The barrel at the breech is stamped "44E13". Hooded front and tangent rear sights, leather sling, slotted cleaning rod and mounted with a pistol grip stock with cupped buttplate. The right side of the stock has a clear eagle/WaA135 proof. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: laminated Gauge: 8 mm Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 14292f Condition: Excellent. The rifle retains 95% plus original blue finish showing some thinning to a brown. The stock is also excellent with the exception of some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3376 World War II Gustloff Werke Model KKW Single Shot Bolt Action Training Rifle Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,700.00 Blade and tangent sight with caliber marking next to the serial number on the left barrel side. Top of receiver ring has the maker marking with the model marking on the right side of the receiver. "Eagle/N" proof on the barrel and receiver at the breech. Bolt is marked "136" in electric pencil. Smooth stock with leather sling and flat buttplate. The buttplate has been hand engraved in zig-zag line style font with, "NSKK / MM72 / TRUPP I / LENNEP". BBL: 26 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 259136 Condition: Excellent. The rifle retains 95% plus original blue finish with some scattered light spotting. The stock is also excellent with some minor dings, scratches and pressure marks.
Thumbnail 3377 World War II Nazi Gustloff-Werke "bcd/ 4" Code 98k Bolt Action Rifle Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,400.00 Hooded blade front and tangent rear sights, with "bcd/ 4" on top of the receiver ring, and "Mod .98" on the left side wall. "eagle/ swastika" proofs are present on several parts, with "cedl" in script lettering on the barrel, and matching partial numbers on the barrel, front band, bolt components, and floor plate. The stamped trigger guard is marked "byf". Smooth stock, with a brown leather sling, the Heer (Army) "eagle/ H" on the right side of the buttstock, and a cupped steel buttplate. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: laminated Gauge: 8 mm Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 5504v Condition: Very fine, with 75% of the faded, thin original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, bright edge wear, and scattered spotting and handling marks. Stock is very good as revarnished, with light dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3378 Late WWII Walther K43 (ac45) Code Semi-Automatic Rifle Start Price: 850.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 1,700.00 - 2,500.00 This is a good example of a late WWII German K43 rifle as manufactured by the Walther factory. The left side of the rough forged receiver is marked with a small "Eagle 359 Waffenamt/ K43/ ac 45 (stacked)/ serial number". It has the rough cast bolt carrier, with the cocking knob on the left side with the lock on the right side with the reinforcing web on top. It is fitted with the sheet metal action cover with the sliding dust cover and the end of the barrel is unthreaded. It appears that this was one of the earlier rejected receivers that was reclaimed as it originally has the scope based milled off and now in that area is a milled dovetail bar that has been screwed on to the side of the receiver. It is fitted with the a war time laminated stock and handguard. It is complete with an original WWII leather sling, the metal keeper is marked "L&F", and an "aye" K43 magazine. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: laminated Gauge: 8 mm Mauser Finish: phosphate/blue Grips: Serial Number: 3277a Condition: Very good as assembled (bolt carrier mismatched) with 40% of the wartime blued finish overall with wear on the edges and high spots overall with thinning on the receiver, bolt carrier, action cover, with more loss on the exposed section of the barrel and barrel band. The trigger guard is just starting to brown out overall. The stock and handguard are in very good condition overall showing handling marks and light pressure dents from field use on the sides of the buttstock and under the forend with signs of a light varnishing. The sling is in good condition and it is missing the lower buttplate screw. A good representative example of a late war K43 rifle.
Thumbnail 3379 Waffenwerke Brunn "dot" Code, 1942 Production Model G33/ 40 Mountain Carbine Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,400.00 Hooded blade front and tangent rear sights, with "dot/ 1942" on the chamber "G.33/40" on the receiver wall and a turned bolt handle. Milled front band and stamped rear, with the incomplete working half of an "eeu4" marked Model 98 winter trigger unit installed in the trigger guard. Smooth stock with the distinctive extended cupped buttplate, matching number on the underside, and a brown leather sling. Mismatched bolt assembly, 4619b, while rifle is number 5128b. BBL: 19 inch round Stock: laminated Gauge: 8mm Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 5128b Condition: Very fine, with 90% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, scattered dings and mild handling marks. Stock is also very fine, with some scratches and chips. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3380 RZM Marked Walther PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol with Extra Magazine and Nazi Belt Rig Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,700.00 The quartermaster's office for the National Socialist Party, the Reichs Zeugmeisterei (RZM) became the chief regulator of the German textile industry following the rise of the Nazis. Fixed sights and standard markings, with the addition of the etched circular "RZM" logo on the left side of the slide between the model marking and the serrations. Matching numbers inside the slide and on the right side of the frame. Serrated ring hammer, 90 degree safety and checkered streaked brown plastic "WALTHER" banner grips. With an extra magazine, brown leather holster with faint "RZM" stamp, brown leather belt, also stamped, and a Nazi belt buckle marked with the RZM number "M4/24" (Friedrich Linden, Luedenscheid) on the reverse. BBL: 3 1/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 7.65 mm auto Finish: blue Grips: plastic Serial Number: 823064 Condition: Very fine, with 75% of the faded original blue finish, showing bright edge wear, areas of gray patina and scattered handling marks. Grips are fair, with cracking. Leather is very fine, with light scuffing. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3381 Walther Model PPK Pistol with Scarce W Suffix Serial Number Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,200.00 Walther Model PPK pistol with "W" behind the serial number instead of the usual "K". On page 68 of WALTHER MODELS PP AND PPK, 1929-1945, James Rankin discusses the "W" suffix pistols and notes there is no indication what the "W" indicates. The pistol has the standard Walther commercial blue finish, brown plastic wrap-around grips with checkered panels and Walther Banner at the top. Blue replacement postwar magazine marked with the Walther Banner over "PPK 7,65mm" on the lower left side and fitted with a brown plastic grip extension. The serial number is located on the right side of the frame. The left side of the slide has the standard markings. The pre-war, commercial "crown/N" proofmark is stamped on the right side of the slide below the ejection port and on the right side of the barrel chamber and muzzle. Aside from the "W" suffix, the pistol finish and markings are identical to "K" suffix Mod. PPK pistols. Complete with a brown leather holster and an extra magazine. BBL: 3 1/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 7.65 mm auto Finish: blue Grips: plastic Serial Number: 194994w Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 90% original blue finish showing some thinning to a brown with some minor edge wear. There is some minor pitting on the right side of the slide ahead of the ejection port. There are a couple small hairline cracks near the rear of the frame, otherwise the grips are fine with some minor handling marks. There is a very small burn mark (right side) in the overall crisp checkering. The holster is fine with flex wear and some minor handling marks with "FIRKER" hand marked on the inside of the flap.
Thumbnail 3382 Spectacular Walther Mod. PPK Pistol with Nazi Party Leader Holster Start Price: 3,250.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 6,500.00 - 10,000.00 This is a Walther Mod. PPK pistol with an exceptionally high quality pain of reproduction Political Leader grips and brown leather Party Leader holster. Known officially as the "Honor Weapon of the Political Leaders", PPK pistols with these special grips and holsters were presented to NSDAP officials for meritorious party service. The pistol has a high-polish blue finish. The brown plastic, one-piece, wrap-around grips are checkered and have the Eagle and swastika insignia embossed on the top of the both sides of the grip. The pistol has a side magazine release, lanyard loop at the bottom of the frame, 60 degree safety lever, and cartridge indicator pin. The right side of the barrel and slide have the standard pre-war, commercial, "Eagle/N" Nazi proofmarks. The serial number is stamped on vertically on the right side of the frame behind the trigger and etched on the inside of the slide. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther Banner followed by the factory legend and caliber in two lines and the designation "Mod. PPK." It is fitted with a standard magazine with the flat metal base plate that is marked on the left side "Walther/PPK/7,65mm". The brown leather holster has a spare magazine pouch with extra magazine on the front of the body. The holster flap is stamped with the same large "Eagle/Swastika" insignia found on the grips. The back of the holster has a single belt loop. No manufacturer's markings are visible on the holster. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 7.65 mm auto Finish: blue Grips: brown plastic checkered Serial Number: 311426K Condition: Very fine with 95% of the original blue finish overall with wear and blue loss on the front edges of the slide, at the muzzle area, with some minor wear down the side of the slide at the top and bottom edge of the flats. The markings are clear and sharp. The front, left and right sides of the slide at the muzzle and radiuses area have a couple of small pin-prick pitted areas, probably from sitting in a holster. The reproduction grips are in very fine condition with a hairline crack on rear, showing signs of some slight warping at the very front edges of the grips, typical on this style of grip. The top edges of the grip may also have shrunk slightly as they don't fit tight up against the frame. The holster is in near excellent condition with a nice even light brown color overall with nice tight stitching on all the edges and belt loop, with some minor age cracking on top of the flap and the corners and edges of the magazine pouch. A good representative example, none the less, for less money than an original Party Leader PPK.
Thumbnail 3383 Excellent Fabrique Nationale Model 1935 High Power Pistol with Matching Serialized Holster and Extra Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,400.00 Produced before Nazi occupation. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line address and Browning patent marking as well as various Belgium proofs. Various proofmarks also appear on the left side of the frame and the barrel chamber. Matching serial numbers on the slide and frame. Fixed sights and fitted with checkered walnut grips. Complete with a black leather flap holster with the matching serial number on the back and ink marked "Verbeet" on the inside of the flap, and extra double stack magazine. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm P Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 42259 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 99% original blue finish with some very mild edge wear on the slide and a small area of wear on the bottom front of the trigger guard. The grips are also excellent. The markings are clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very fine with exception of a small tear on the magazine pouch, some minor wear and flexing and tight stitching.
Thumbnail 3384 Grouping of German Handgun Related Books Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 700.00 - 1,100.00 Kenyon's "Lugers at Random (Second Edition)", Whittington's "German Pistols and Holsters" Vol. I, II, III and IV, autographed Costanzo's "World of Lugers" Vol I, 2 Gortz & Bryns' "German Small Arms Markings From Authentic Sources" (one still in plastic), Kenyon's "Luger: The Multi-National Pistol". BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition:
Thumbnail 3385 Canadian Inglis Mark I* High Power Pistol with Shoulder Stock Holster Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 Tangent rear sight and grooved back strap, with the two line model and address markings on the left side of the slide, crossed scepter and "broad arrow in C" proofs on the right, and matching stacked numbers on the barrel, slide and frame. A matching number is also stamped on the magazine. Fitted with a pair of checkered grips and a wood shoulder stock holster, marked "S.A.LTD./ 1944" near the mounting hardware and "(broad arrow in C) 57" just ahead of the comb. BBL: 4 5/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: phosphate Grips: plastic Serial Number: CH881 Condition: Excellent, with 97% of the arsenal phosphate finish, showing scattered areas of gray patina, bright wear along the edges, and mild scratches and handling marks. Grips are also excellent, with mild pressure dents. Stock is excellent, with a few tiny chips and dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3386 Two European Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Husqvarna Lahti Model 40 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Extra Ma Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 A) Blade front and notch rear sights, with the Husqvarna markings over the serial number on the left side of the barrel extension. Matching number on the frame, with "crown/ HV" on the rear. Checkered grips with logos at the tops. With a scarce shoulder holster, unmarked with a ribbed naked butt, takedown tool, cleaning rod, 2 extra magazines and a brown leather holster. According to a letter from Steven R. Schutt of Royal-Scutt International, a private security/ consultation firm, this pistol was part of the Stockholm Police District inventory until 1973, when Mr. Schutt acquired the arm from Polisintendent (Commissioner) Ulf Abrahamson. Mr. Schutt was in Stockholm while providing security to the President of Volvo International, in response to a "kidnap conspiracy". BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm parabellum Finish: blue Grips: plastic Serial Number: D15285 Condition: Excellent, with 95% of the original blue finish, showing a few scattered handling marks, heaviest on the right side, the start of a gray patina on the grip straps, and mild edge wear. The grips are excellent, with light pressure dents. Holster is good, with scuffs and cracks. Stock is excellent, with a few scratches. Mechanically excellent. B) Fixed sights and smooth back strap, with the one line Radom model and patent mark on the left side of the slide. Matching numbers on the slide, barrel and frame, with scattered "WaA77" and "eagle/625" Waffenamt proofs. Serrated ring hammer, smooth trigger, takedown catch and checkered grips with "FB" and "VIS" diamonds. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: plastic Serial Number: M8883 Condition: Very good as refinished, with 70% of the current blue, showing bright edge wear, scattered handling marks and areas of pitting. Grips are very good, with mild dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3387 Two Walther Heer Model Flare Pistols -A) Walther Heer Model Flare Pistol Dated 1936 Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,400.00 A) The left side of the aluminum frame is dated 1936 and has the Walther address and banner and the right side of the frame has two eagle /359 proofs and crown/B and crown/U proofs with these proofs repeated on the right barrel flat along with a crown/S proof and a circled "4". A "359" proof is also stamped on the right side of the hammer spur, trigger, and barrel release. Fitted with checkered bakelite grips and a lanyard ring on the butt. Matching numbers on barrel and frame. BBL: 6 inch part octagon Stock: Gauge: 26.5mm Finish: black anodized Grips: bakelite Serial Number: 1163b Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 50% original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina along with a protective coating. The grips are excellent with a few minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. B) The left side of the frame is dated 1935 and has the Walther address and banner and the right side of the frame has two eagle/WaA214 proofs and crown/B and crown/U proofs with these proofs repeated on the right barrel flat along with a crown/S proof and a circled "4". A "WaA214" proof is also stamped on the right side of the hammer spur, trigger and barrel release. Fitted with checkered walnut grips and a lanyard ring on the butt. Matching numbers on barrel and frame. BBL: 6 inch part octagon Stock: Gauge: 26.5mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 5265a Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 95% original blue finish with the grip straps thinning to a brown, some areas of gray patina and some minor edge wear, along with some minor pitting on forward portion of barrel. The grips are very fine with a few minor bruises in the overall crisp checkering and some minor pressure dents on the bottoms. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3388 Cased and Custom Engraved Nazi Proofed Walther Model PP Semi-Automatic Pistol with Ivory Grips and E Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 Fixed sights, with the 60 degree safety, serrated ring hammer and smooth trigger. In addition to the standard markings, "eagle/ WaA359" military proofs are present on the left side of the slide and frame. Over 90% of the pistol's surface is covered in high quality engraving, which is of the scroll and punch dot variety, including the grip straps and the floor plate of the magazine. Grips are smooth ivory. In a black leatherette case with the Walther banner on the purple silk lid lining, purple velvet compartment lining, and an extra magazine with floor plate extension. BBL: 3 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 7.65 mm auto Finish: blue Grips: ivory Serial Number: 337366P Condition: Professionally embellished showing 99% of the high quality custom blue, with a few light dents and handling marks overall. Grips are very fine, with a small section absent from the top of the left panel, and excellent color. The case is excellent, with some minor wear. Trigger reset needs stronger return spring, otherwise mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3389 Two Walther PPK Pistols with Holsters -A) Prewar Walther PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 A) Fixed sights with the standard Walther markings on the left side of the slide, "eagle/N" proofs on right side of slide, chamber and muzzle, and matching numbers inside the slide and on the frame. Ring hammer, 90 degree safety, and wraparound checkered brown Walther banner grips. With an unmarked pre-war black leather holster. BBL: 3 1/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 7.65 mm auto Finish: blue Grips: plastic Serial Number: 878393 Condition: Very fine, with 90% of the original blue finish, showing a few light handling marks, the start of a bright gray patina on the front strap, and mild edge wear. Grips are slightly warped, but still very good, with light dents. A few scuffs are visible on the otherwise very fine holster. Mechanically excellent. B) Fixed sights, with the standard Walther markings on the left side, "eagle/ N" proofs on the right, and matching number inside the slide. Fitted with a 60 degree safety and checkered wraparound Walther banner grips. With an unmarked brown leather shoulder holster, shoulder strap and cleaning rod. BBL: 3 1/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 7.65 mm auto Finish: blue Grips: plastic Serial Number: 205598K Condition: Excellent, with 97% plus of the original blue finish, showing some light handling marks and edge wear overall. Grips are very fine, with a few tiny cracks. Holster shows mild scuffing and dark spots. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3390 Excellent Mauser "byf/ 44" Code P-38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,400.00 Fixed sights, with "P.38", "byf/ 44" and the serial number on the left side of the slide. Matching numbers on slide, frame, and locking block, with eagle/WaA135 proofs on the left side of the locking block and frame and the right side of the slide has an eagle firing proof flanked by WaA135 proofs. Fitted with ribbed bakelite grips. Complete with a P38 holster marked "joa / 1941" on the back. The inside of the holster is hand marked "McCARTER / 36311815". BBL: 4 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm P Finish: blue Grips: bakelite Serial Number: 7583 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 98% plus original blue finish with some barely noticeable holster wear at the muzzle. The grips are excellent with a few minor handling marks and a small chip missing at the top (right panel). The holster is very good with minor handling marks and wear with tight stitching. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3391 Two Late War Walther PP Pistols -A) Walther "ac" Code Model PP Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 A) Fixed sights, with "ac" code on the right side of the slide, and the mismatched serial numbers on the right side of the slide and frame. (Frame number 385669P and slide number 385137P). Equipped with a ring hammer, 60 degree safety, and checkered grips with Walther banners. BBL: 3 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 7.65 mm auto Finish: blue Grips: hardwood Serial Number: 385669P Condition: Excellent, with 95% of the original blue finish, showing some light handling marks and spotting overall. Grips are excellent, with mild pressure dents. Mechanically excellent. B) Fixed sights, with "391885p/ ac" on the right side of the slide. Equipped with a ring hammer, 60 degree safety, and replacement checkered metal grips with Walther banners. BBL: 3 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 7.65 mm auto Finish: blue Grips: metal Serial Number: 390894p Condition: Very fine, with 90% of the blue finish, showing the start of a gray patina on the grip straps, mild edge wear and a few light scratches. Grips are very good, with some light dings. Safety needs adjustment, otherwise mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3392 DWM Model 1923 Commercial Luger Pistol Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,900.00 This is an attractive example of a desirable 1923 Commercial Luger. These 1923 model Lugers fall into a specific serial number block that ranged from approximately 73,000 to 96,000 with this one falling at the high end of that serial number block. These were usually made from newly manufactured parts that were for sale both inside Europe and the United States. The top of the chamber area is blank and it has the standard DWM logo on the front toggle. The barrel extension, underside of the barrel and left side of the breechblock have only a single "Crown N" commercial proofmark. The front of the frame is the only part that carries the full serial number (81572) with the remaining visible numbers matching. It has the standard inverted "V" front sight with the standard notch cut rear sight. These pistols have a rust blued metal finish with the straw colored small parts, with standard checkered walnut grips. It is complete with one nickel plated magazine with a correct unmarked wooden base. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 7.65 mm Luger Finish: blue/straw color Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 81572 Condition: Very fine with 90% plus of the original blue finish with edge and high spot wear overall. There is some slight thinning on the center section of the barrel, and the blue has dulled slightly overall. The various small parts retain 90% of their straw colors overall. The grips are in near excellent condition with nice checkering on both sides with some minor light pressure dents. The right side grips shows a slight age crack just starting to develop on the back side, but doesn't show on the outside. The pistol has clear sharp markings and the various parts all match. A very nice example of a late 1923 commercial Luger pistol.
Thumbnail 3393 WWII Mauser "byf" Code 1941 Production P.08 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with 1941 Dated Holster Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,400.00 "41" chamber date and "byf" Mauser code on the toggle. Eagle firing and eagle/655 proofs are present on the right barrel extension and barrel. Safety and extractor are marked "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" respectively and the left side, rear of the frame is stamped "P.08". Visible numbers on the pistol match. There is an unreadable electro pencil marking on the front strap. All salt blue finish, with checkered hard rubber grips and blue magazine with plastic base. The left side of the magazine is marked "fxo / eagle/37" and "P08" near the base. Complete with a brown leather flap holster marked "dta/41","eagle swastika /WaA195" between the belt loops and "P08" behind the belt loops and extra magazine with same markings. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 3927v Condition: Very fine as partially refinished (side plate). The pistol retains 90% original blue finish with some muzzle and high edge wear, some thinning on the grip straps and smooth mottled dark patina on the left side of the frame. The modern replacement grips are fine with a few minor handling marks and crisp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent. The holster is good with some minor flex cracking and tight stitching.
Thumbnail 3394 Excellent Mauser "S/ 42" Code, 1937 Production Luger Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,250.00 Fixed sights, dated 1937 on the chamber, with the "S/ 42" code on the toggle. "Eagle/ 63" proofs on the extension and barrel, with eagle firing proofs on the extension, barrel and breechblock. Matching numbers on several parts. "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" on the upper safety area and extractor, respectively. Checkered hardwood grips and blue magazine with aluminum base numbered to match the gun. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 7556 Condition: Excellent, with 97% of the original blue finish, showing a gray patina on the sides of the muzzle, a hint of brown on the grip straps. Grips are excellent, with a few pressure dents and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3395 DWM 1914 Dated Luger Pistol Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Fixed sights, with "1914" on the chamber and "DWM" on the toggle. The barrel extension has a set of three "crown/ letter" proofs next to the Imperial eagle firing proof on the right, with the firing proof repeated on the barrel and breechblock. Except for the grips and magazine, numbers match. Checkered grips and nickel magazine with wood base. BBL: 3 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm p Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 5351 Condition: Very fine, with 85% plus of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, bright edge wear, scattered spotting and handling marks. Straw colors remain 40% intact. A small amount of pitting is present on the barrel. Grips are fine, with pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3396 Erfurt 1914 Production Artillery Luger Pistol with Stock Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Blade front and tangent rear sights, with the chamber dated 1914 and the toggle with the Erfurt logo. Crown/gothic letter proofs are present on many of the parts with Imperial Eagle firing proofs on the breech bock, barrel and barrel extension. Properly marked safety area and extractor. Visible numbers match. Checkered grips, straw colored small parts, and no magazine. Complete with a wooden stock with attaching hardware numbered to a different gun (4783). The stock is stamped with the date 1920 and a large crown/gothic S proof. BBL: 8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 6342a Condition: Fine. The pistol retains 80% faded original blue finish with scattered nicks and dings with the balance a smooth brown patina. There is some minor pitting (mostly on the barrel). The small parts retain 30% original straw color. The grips are fine with an area of wear on the left grip near the bottom and some scattered minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine. Missing magazine. The stock is very fine with some minor dings and scratches.
Thumbnail 3397 Excellent 1920 DWM Commercial Luger Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,250.00 This is an excellent original example of a post WWI DWM Model 1920 Commercial Luger semi-automatic pistol. It has the rust blued metal finish with the straw colored small parts with checkered walnut grips. The top of the chamber area is blank and the front toggle has the standard intertwined "DWM" logo. The left side of the barrel extension, and the under side of barrel have the standard "Crown/N" commercial proofs, and the left side of the barrel is uniquely rolled marked "MADE IN GERMANY" . The barrel and rear toggle assembly are fitted with standard front and rear fixed sights. Complete with a magazine that has a unmarked wooden base with the polished magazine body. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 7.65 mm Luger Finish: blue/straw colors Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 1928-L Condition: Excellent overall with 98% of the original blue. The various small parts retain 90% of their original straw colors. The grips are also in excellent condition showing nice sharp checkering on both sides with only minor handling marks. The pistol has all matching numbers. An excellent and attractive
Thumbnail 3398 Mauser "42" Code, 1938 Production Luger Pistol Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Dated 1939 on the chamber, with the "42" code on the toggle. "Eagle/ 63" proofs on the extension and barrel, "eagle" firing proofs on the extension, barrel and breechblock, and "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" on the upper safety area and extractor, respectively. Numbers match. Equipped with checkered grips and a blue magazine with alloy base. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 566w Condition: Excellent, with 85% plus of the original blue finish, showing a gray patina on the grip straps and along the edges, a brown patina on the extension and scattered handling marks. Grips are very fine, with pressure dents and a few small chips. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3399 Mauser "S/42" Code, 1937 Production Luger Pistol Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,400.00 Fixed sights, dated 1937 on the chamber, with the "S/ 42" code on the toggle. "Eagle/ 63" proofs on the extension and barrel, with eagle firing proofs on the extension, barrel and breechblock. Excluding magazine and grips, numbers match. "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" on the upper safety area and extractor, respectively, and a "GERMANY" export mark on the front of the frame. Checkered grips and nickel magazine with aluminum base. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 9674 Condition: Very fine, with 85% of the original blue finish, showing areas of mixed brown and gray patina and scattered dents. 70% of the original straw finish is present on the small parts. Grips are also very fine, with mild pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3400 Scarce Early Nazi Era "Sneak" Police Rework Luger Pistol with Matching Magazine Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 This is a very fine example of a early Nazi era Mauser "Sneak" Luger pistol. These sneak L lugers produced in the 1920-1933 time frame are really the first true Nazi era lugers ever produced in substantial quantities at the Mauser factory. These lugers were primarily left over WWI lugers that survived not being destroyed, which were reworked in the 1920 era to commercial lugers, and then in some case, subsequently reworked again to remove the standard markings to hide their manufacture and origin to circumvent the last remnants of the Versailles Treaty. Typically the only markings that will be found on this series of luger will either some of the various 1920 commercial proofs along with later mauser proofs (as in this example) or in some cases no-markings at all except the early Mauser rework proofs, along with the remaining sear safety spring over the side plate. This L luger the Crown N, commercial proofs on the underside of the barrel, the left side of the barrel extension along with a double stamp Eagle/154 rework proof on the right side of the barrel extension. The safety and extractor are marked "GESICHERT" and GELADEN" respectively. The front grip strap of this example is marked "L. Sta.174." for Landjagerei-Stadt. It has the standard rust blue finish with straw colored small parts. It is complete with one early magazine with the tin-plated magazine body with the aluminum base that has been numbered in the Police style with the large serial numbers "5490/3/Sun Burst "K" proof". BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue/straw color Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 5490t Condition: Arsenal refurbished with 95% plus of the arsenal rust blue finish overall with only minor edge and high spot wear on the edges.. The various small parts retain 85% of their straw colors overall slightly fading with age. The grips are in fine condition with nice original checkering on both sides, showing minor light pressure dents. This very fine luger has all matching numbers except the grips which are unnumbered. A very fine example of a early 1930s Nazi Sneak police Luger.
Thumbnail 3401 World War II Mauser "42" Code 1939 Dated Luger Pistol with 1939 Dated Holster Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Chamber dated 1939 and toggle marked "42", with eagle/63 and firing proofs on the barrel extension and barrel with the firing proof repeated on the breechblock. Properly marked safety position and extractor. Visible numbers match. Checkered walnut grips and non-matching blue magazine with aluminum base (9422g). Complete with a 1939 dated Carl Ackva brown leather holster with an eagle/WaA286 proof stamped on the back. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 4830x Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 90% plus slightly faded original blue finish showing some thinning to a gray with loss at the muzzle. There are a few patches of minor pitting. The grips are very fine with some minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. The holster is fine with some minor flex wear and some minor handling marks. The stitching is tight.
Thumbnail 3402 Nazi Mauser 1937 Dated S/42 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,400.00 This is a later production Mauser P08 Luger pistol as manufactured in 1937. The top of the chamber is dated "1937" and the front toggle has the wartime code of "S/42" for the Mauser factory at Oberndorf. The right side of the barrel extension has two early stick wing eagle/63 Waffenamt proofs next to the single eagle firing proof. There is a eagle/63 proof also marked on the front top of the barrel. Visible numbers match. The right grip panel is un-numbered, the left is marked "06" and the phosphate, aluminum based replacement postwar magazine is un-numbered. It has the standard extractor and safety markings. Rust blue finish on all the metal surfaces, correctly including the small parts. Fitted with a set of checkered walnut grips. Complete with a leather Genschow & Co., Berlin 1937 dated flap holster BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 7506n Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 80% plus original blue finish with some minor muzzle wear, a few very small areas of minor pitting on the barrel. There is some minor high edge wear and the grip straps are thinning to a smooth gray. The grips are good overall. The right panel shows a few minor dings and most of the checkering is crisp. The left panel shows a few minor dings and crisp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent. The holster is good with some flex cracking, a few moderate scuffs, the belt loops are replacements and the stitching remains tight.
Thumbnail 3403 WWII Mauser 1941 Dated "byf" Code Nazi Luger Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 This is a nice example of a late production 1941 dated luger manufactured by the Mauser factory. This series of luger has the all salt blue metal finish with checkered walnut grips. The chamber area is marked "41", with "byf" marked on top of the front toggle. This was the first year for the use of the new "byf" wartime code for the Mauser factory. The right side of the barrel extension has the early double "eagle/655" proofs next to the single Nazi eagle firing proof. Both sides of the barrel has a single small firing proof as well as the left side of the breech block, with the left side of the frame area having the late war "P08" markings. The upper safety area and extractor are marked "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" respectively. The magazine is a type three Army model with the "fxo/eagle 37/P08" marked blued magazine body with the unmarked black plastic base. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 4733w Condition: Very fine as partially refinished (cold blue touch up on holster wear points) with 90% of the original blued finish on the balance with wear on the edges and high spots overall, with some thinning and minor scratches on the grip straps and stock lug area, with a slight purplish tint to the top of the barrel extension in the chamber area. The grips are in very good condition with nice checkering on both sides overall with the back edges of both grip panels have had the checkering freshened up. Also the left frame rails and the side plate hump both have a small area of pitting, probably from sitting in a holster. The luger has all matching numbers on the various parts except the magazine as noted above.
Thumbnail 3404 Mauser 1939 Commercial Production Luger Pistol Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Fixed sights, with "1939" over the chamber and the Mauser banner on the toggle link. Marked with a "crown/ N" commercial proof on the extension, and except for the grips and magazine numbers match. The frame extension has the "crown/ U" proof on the left, and "eagle/ U" on the left side of the breechblock. With checkered grips and an aluminum based nickel magazine. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm P Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 7289w Condition: Professionally restored with 98% of the blue finish, showing some light handling marks and spotting overall. Grips are very fine with mild pressure dents. Most of the refurbished straw color is visible on the small parts. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3405 Mauser "S/42" Code 1936 Dated Luger Pistol with 1936 Dated Holster and Extra Magazine Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 Chamber dated 1936, toggle marked "S/42", and properly marked safety position and extractor. The right barrel extension has two eagle/63 proofs, a droop eagle firing proof and an Army equipment depot proof (eagle/HZA.J.L.18). Barrel has firing and eagle/63 proofs, with firing proof repeated on breechblock. Matching full or partial numbers on pistol. Straw colored small parts, checkered walnut grips, and nickel plated re-numbered magazine with aluminum base. Complete with a 1936 dated Kern Klager holster stamped with an eagle/WaA34 proof on the back. An extra blue magazine with aluminum base (8997r) is included. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm P Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 116n Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 75% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The small parts retain 30% original straw color. The grips are fine with some minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. The holster is very good with some minor handling marks and flex wear. Mechanically excellent. The stitching is tight.
Thumbnail 3406 Scarce Early Production Erfurt 1914 Dated Artillery Luger Pistol Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 Blade front and tangent rear sights with fine adjustment screws, "1914" date on the chamber and "crown/ ERFURT" on the toggle. "Crown/ gothic letter" proofs are present on many parts, with Imperial Eagle firing proofs on the barrel, extension and breech and a Revision Commission stamp on the trigger guard. Matching numbers are present on the pistol. Grips are checkered, with "EWE" branded into the right panel, and the magazine is blue with a hardwood base. BBL: 8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 3922b Condition: Very fine as partially refinished (straw small parts), with 80% of the blue finish, showing patches of brown patina on the frame and an isolated patch of pitting. 70% of the professionally restored straw finish is visible, with a bright patina on the remainder, and traces of niter blue in the protected areas. Grips are very fine as period customized (see above), with a few pressure dents. Capable of firing with the thumb safety engaged, otherwise mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3407 Mauser 1933 "Sneak" Police Luger Pistol with Holster and Matching Magazine Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 Blank chamber and toggle with eagle test fire, eagle/WaA66, and eagle/H proofs on the right barrel extension and firing proofs on the barrel and breechblock. Safety position and extractor marked "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" respectively. Visible matching full or partial numbers on pistol. Front grip strap is stamped "L.Ar. 428". Checkered walnut grips, sear safety, straw colored small parts, and nickel plated wood base magazine (1 / 11872). Complete with a 1933 dated A. Fischer holster with "2516." stamped over a police marking ("S.Ar. IV"). BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 1872u Condition: Arsenal refurbished. The pistol retains 95% original blue finish with some minor edge wear. The small parts retain 98% of the refurbished straw color. There is a repaired chip on the left panel near the thumb safety, otherwise the grips are very fine with some scattered very light wear in the overall crisp checkering. The holster is fine with some minor handling marks and some mild scuffs.
Thumbnail 3408 Unique Sequential Set of Four Remington Custom Shop Model 1100-SD Skeet Tournament Grade Semi-Automa Start Price: 6,000.00High Bid: 16,000.00Estimate: 12,000.00 - 25,000.00 A) A product of the Remington Custom Shop, the "D", or "Tournament", grade was meant with the serious competitor or sportsman in mind, featuring a more subtle engraving pattern than the Expert and Premier grades, but benefitting from the precision hand fitting that the master gunsmiths of the Custom Shop were capable of. The shotguns in this lot are virtually identical in decoration and configuration, with the 28ga and 410ga guns measuring a mere quarter inch shorter than the 12ga and 20ga, and all but the 410 (improved cylinder, 2 1/2" chamber) have a 2 3/4" chamber and Remington Special Skeet choke. White front and nickel bead mid sights on the vent rib, with standard markings on either side of the barrel and 2 1/2" wedges of leafy scroll engraving. The receiver, trigger guard and bolt are also scroll engraved, with a leaf pattern on the operating handle and the model markings and serial number on the left side. High grade walnut stock, with checkering on the forearm and pistol grip, black grip cap with white diamond insert, 14" length of pull and serrated Remington buttplate. BBL: 25 1/2 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: M351254V Condition: Near new, with only a very few light handling marks overall. Crisp engraving and checkering, with finely figured wood grain. A superb and unique combination of arms from the James Tipton Collection. B) As described in A. BBL: 25 1/2 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 20 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: M351255X Condition: C) As described in A. BBL: 25 1/4 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 28 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: M351256J Condition: D) As described in A. BBL: 25 1/4 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 410 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: M351257H Condition:
Thumbnail 3409 Exceptional Remington Factory Custom Shop Carl Ennis Signed Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Model 11 Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 16,000.00Estimate: 7,500.00 - 15,000.00 Introduced in 1949, this particular shotgun was produced by the Remington Custom Shop, and bears the "E" initial of Carl Ennis among the engraving. The F, or Premier, grade was the highest offered by Remington, and each one was a hand made firearm, with the engraving and inlay on their own representing upwards of 80 man-hours in the hands of a master gunsmith. Dual ivory sight beads on the vent rib, with a cylinder choke, the two line patent and address markings on the right side of the barrel, and the 2 3/4 inch chamber markings on the reverse. A 6 inch wedge of scroll engraving with punch-dot background is present on each side of the breech, incorporating banners which surround the markings. The model and serial number markings are hand engraved on the underside of the receiver, which shows over 98% coverage of fine scrollwork, with punch dot backgrounds, a dogs head on the trigger guard, floral patterns on the trigger guard retention pins, and a starburst design on the rear of the operating handle. Each side features a three-panel game scene with gold animals; the left shows a field scene with hills in the background, a pheasant in flight in the left panel, two dogs in the center, and a duck in flight on the right, and a similar field scene on the right, with a walking grouse in the right panel, two dogs in the center and a woodcock in flight in the left panel. On the left side, in the scrollwork under the dogs, is the engravers mark "..E.". Fitted with an extra-fancy high grade walnut stock, featuring sharp checkering on the beavertail forearm and pistol grip, integrating curved and sharply angled border lines, a Remington grip cap with Fleur-de-Lis accents, an untouched gold inscription panel on the underside, 13 3/4 inch pull and a rubber Remington buttplate. BBL: 25 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 28 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 4006555 Condition: New. Only a few mild collector handling marks are visible, but this shotgun looks like fresh factory product, not the 40+ year old treasure that it is. The engraving and gold inlay are every bit the product of a master, beautifully executed, sharp and crisp like the day it was done. The wood exhibits sharp fine checkering and a highly desirable superb wood grain. A masterpiece that is worthy of the finest collections. An unbeatable piece from the James Tipton Collection.
Thumbnail 3410 Superb Factory Engraved Remington Model 11-48 SD Grade Semi-Automatic Shotgun, in Scarce 410 Gauge Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 7,000.00 Introduced in 1949, the 11-48 was the first new semi-auto shotgun introduced by Remington following World War Two. Twin nickel bead sights on the barrel, with a Lyman Cutts compensator mounted on the muzzle, the two line patent and address markings on the right side of the barrel, and the 3 inch chamber markings on the reverse. The barrel, receiver and trigger guard are scroll engraved, with dot-bordered 2 1/4 inch engraved wedges on either side of the breech, wavy line and punch dot borders on the frame edges, light leaf-style accents at the front and rear of the receiver, and a starburst on the rear of the operating handle. Outfitted with an extra fancy burl walnut stock, with fine angled panels of checkering on the beavertail forearm and pistol grip, a steel Remington grip cap with fleur-de-lis accents, a 13 3/4 inch pull, and a serrated Remington buttplate. BBL: 26 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 410 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 4122432 Condition: Near new, showing only a minimal amount of collector type handling marks overall. The wood is spectacular, with crisp checkering and highly attractive grain, well beyond what is usually seen on a shotgun of this Grade. Mechanically excellent. A truly extraordinary highly desirable .410 that would fit in the highest grade collection. From the Collection of James Tipton.
Thumbnail 3411 Rare Spectacular Remington Factory Custom Shop Robert P. Runge Signed Master Engraved Model 870T Tra Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 8,000.00 Introduced in 1950, the Model 870 in many ways defined the pump action shotgun for the remainder of the 20th Century, and to this day remains an excellent choice for both sporting and martial purposes. The F, or Premier, grade was the highest offered by Remington, with each one hand fitted by master gunsmiths, and extensively engraved. Information provided by James Tipton, noted Remington collector, identifies the engraver as Robert P. Runge, a former Parker Brothers engraver who signed on with Remington circa 1934. White front and nickel mid beads on the vent rib, with a full choke, the two line address on the right side of the barrel, and the 2 3/4 inch chamber markings on the reverse. A 4 1/4" wedge of scroll engraving with textured background is present on each side of the breech, terminating with a leaf border pattern. The model and serial number markings are hand engraved on the underside of the receiver, which shows over 97% coverage of fine scrollwork, with textured backgrounds, leafy vine border designs, floral patterns on the trigger guard retention pins, a dog's head on the underside of the trigger guard, and additional scrollwork on the bolt and release lever. Each side shows a multi-panel game scene; a lake scene on the left, with a duck in flight in the left panel, 2 dogs in the center and a pheasant in flight on the right, and the right side has a scene of rolling hills, with game birds in flight in the side panels and two dogs in the center. A small rock in the dog panel on the left side is inscribed "RPR/ 78". Fitted with a high grade English profile walnut stock, featuring sharp checkering on the extended beavertail forearm and straight English wrist, integrating curved and sharply angled border lines, a slightly raised comb, an untouched gold inscription panel on the underside, 14 1/4" pull and a Pachmayr Presentation Model solid recoil pad. BBL: 30 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: T463164V Condition: Near new, 99% plus original attractive blue finish. The superb wood is amazing in that it shows a well defined pattern and magnificent grain. A really special F Grade with a rarely seen English straight stock. A top quality piece from the Remington Custom Shop and the James Tipton Collection
Thumbnail 3412 Spectacular Remington Factory Custom Shop Engraved Model 870 SD Skeet Tournament Grade Slide Action Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 5,500.00 Introduced in 1950. White front and nickel mid beads on the vent rib, with a cylinder choke, the two line address and patent dates on the right side of the barrel, and the 2 3/4 inch chamber markings on the reverse. A 2 1/2" wedge of scroll engraving is present on each side of the breech. The model and serial number markings are hand engraved on the underside of the receiver, with fine scrollwork on the receiver, trigger guard and bolt. Fitted with a high grade walnut stock, featuring sharp checkering on the extended beavertail forearm and pistol grip, a Remington grip cap with Fleur-de-Lis designs, 14" length of pull and a Pachmayr Decelerator solid recoil pad. BBL: 25 1/2 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: S877735V Condition: Near new, with only a few mild handling marks overall. The engraving and checkering are both sharp and crisp. The stock on this fantastic shotgun is simply magnificent. This collector surely understands wood quality. A first-rate example of one of America's most popular sporting shotguns, from the Collection of James Tipton.
Thumbnail 3413 Fantastic Remington Factory Custom Shop Engraved Sportsman-48 Premier F Grade Semi-Automatic Shotgun Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 6,500.00 Introduced in 1949. The F, or Premier, grade was the highest offered by Remington, and each one was hand made by the master smiths in the Remington Custom Shop. Dual ivory sight beads on the vent rib, with an improved cylinder choke, the two line patent and address markings on the right side of the barrel, and the 2 3/4 inch chamber markings on the reverse. A 5 3/4 inch wedge of scroll engraving with punch-dot background is present on each side of the breech, incorporating banners which surround the markings. The model and serial number markings are hand engraved on the underside of the receiver, which shows over 98% coverage of fine scrollwork, with punch dot backgrounds, a dogs head on the trigger guard, floral patterns on the trigger guard retention pins, and a starburst design on the rear of the operating handle. Each side features a three-panel game scene; the left shows a field scene with hills in the background, with two dogs in the center and a gamebird in flight on either side, with a similar arrangement on the right. Fitted with an extra-fancy high grade walnut stock, featuring sharp checkering on the beavertail forearm and pistol grip, integrating curved and sharply angled border lines, a Remington grip cap with Fleur-de-Lis accents, an untouched gold inscription panel on the underside, 14 1/4 inches pull and a Pachmayr Decelerator solid recoil pad. BBL: 26 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 3102204 Condition: Practically new, with only a few light handling marks overall. The stock is simply fantastic with a magnificent grain that would be tough to find any better. It is simply new. An excellent piece from the James Tipton Collection.
Thumbnail 3414 Extremely Rare Excellent Remington Sportsman 48S Skeet Target C Grade Semi-Automatic Shotgun in 16 G Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 Introduced in 1948. Single nickel bead sight on the vent rib, with the patent information on the right side of the barrel and the gauge, 2 3/4 inch chamber and bore markings on the reverse. The choke was originally marked "MOD", overstamped to "IMP CYL" and measures cylinder. Standard markings on the receiver and fitted with a fancy walnut stock, with fine checkering on the beavertail forearm and pistol grip, duck design on the grip cap, 14 inch length of pull and a serrated Remington buttplate. BBL: 28 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 16 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 3559961 Condition: Near new, with only a tiny patch of very light spotting on the barrel near the patent markings. Wood grain is excellent, with sharp checkering, overall showing a character typically reserved for a higher grade arm. An excellent piece from the James Tipton Collection.
Thumbnail 3415 Remington Arms Model Sportsman 48 Special B Grade Skeet Semi-Automatic Shotgun Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 2,250.00 Introduced in 1948, this example was produced in June of 1950, according to the barrel code. The Sportsman 48 was a variant of the Model 11-48, designed to have a 3 round capacity. Ivory front and nickel mid bead sights on the vent rib, with the patent information on the right side of the barrel and the gauge, 2 3/4" chamber and "SKEET" markings on the reverse, and a choke measuring "cylinder". Fitted with a fine walnut stock, showing a diamond pattern checkering on the beavertail forearm, with skip-line borders and accents, checkering on the pistol grip with a duck design on the cap, 14 inch length of pull and a serrated Remington buttplate. BBL: 26 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 3038691 Condition: Near new, showing a few minor handling marks overall. The stock shows a few very minor pressure dents, concentrated on the underside of the forearm, but otherwise excellent, with sharp checkering and attractive wood grain. Mechanically excellent. From the collection of noted Remington expert James Tipton.
Thumbnail 3416 Spectacular Remington Factory Custom Shop Master Engraved Model 11F Premier Grade Semi-Automatic Sho Start Price: 3,250.00High Bid: 6,500.00Estimate: 6,500.00 - 11,000.00 The F, or Premier, grade was the highest offered by Remington, and each one was hand made in the Remington Factory Custom Shop by master gunsmiths and engravers. Dual ivory sight beads on the vent rib, with a Remington Special Skeet choke, 2 3/4 inch chamber and the two line patent and address markings on the left side of the barrel next to the hand-engraved "MODEL 11-F". The barrel shows an asymmetrical scroll and punch-dot wedge pattern, 6" on the right side and 7" on the left, with a banner enclosing the markings on the left. 98% coverage scroll and punch dot engraving on the receiver, with a dog's head on the trigger guard, hand-engraved serial numbers on the receiver and trigger guard, starburst patterns on the pins, screws and release button, and light engraving on the rear of the operating handle. Both sides show a 3-panel game scene, with the left showing a gamebird in flight on either side and two hunting dogs in the center, in a lakeside scene, and the right similar, with two ducks in flight in the center panel. Fitted with an extra-fancy high grade walnut stock, featuring sharp checkering on the forearm and pistol grip, integrating curved and sharply angled border lines, a Remington grip cap with Fleur-de-Lis accents, an untouched gold inscription panel on the underside, 14" pull and a ribbed Remington buttplate. BBL: 28 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: V215391 Condition: Near new, showing only a very few light collector type handling marks overall. A fantastic, incredible quality shotgun with the fit and finish that meet the highest expectations. The engraving is bright and crisp and the wood is breathtakingly beautiful. A once in a lifetime opportunity to own the best. From the James Tipton Collection.
Thumbnail 3417 Magnificent Remington Factory Engraved Sportsman-11D Tournament Grade Semi-Automatic Shotgun Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 8,000.00 Originally introduced in 1905 and rebranded in 1911, the Model 11 is John Browning's automatic shotgun, which he personally considered one of his best designs. Nickel bead sight on the vent rib, with the legend "D GRADE 12 GA. FOR 2 3/4 OR SHORTER SHELLS" and the patent and address markings on the left side, improved modified choke and a 2 1/2 inch wedge of scroll engraving on each side of the breech. The receiver and trigger guard are also decorated with scroll and punch dot engraving, with wavy and zig-zag border lines, burst patterns on the screws, operating handle and pins, and hand engraved serial numbers on the receiver and trigger guard. The bolt is properly marked "THE/ SPORTSMAN". Fancy walnut pistol grip stock, with fine checkering on the forearm and pistol grip, a Remington grip cap with Fleur-de-Lis designs, 14" length of pull and a ribbed Remington buttplate. BBL: 30 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 780816 Condition: Near new, with 99% plus original finish. The engraving is well executed and the fit and finish is fantastic. The wood is truly magnificent and shows an attractive feathering. A remarkable Tournament Grade that would be impossible to improve upon, from the James Tipton Collection.
Thumbnail 3418 Superb Rare English Stock Remington-UMC Model 11C Trap Grade Semi-Automatic Shotgun Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 Originally introduced in 1902 and rebranded in 1911, the Model 11 is John Browning's automatic shotgun, which he personally considered one of his best designs. Single brass bead sight on the solid rib, with 2 3/4" chamber, standard markings on the left side, and choke marked "FULL" near the breech. A niter blue sliding safety is installed inside the trigger guard, with the "REMINGTON/ UMC" markings on the lower tang. Spectacular select grade straight English style walnut stock, with checkering on the forearm and wrist, Remington grip cap with Fleur-de-Lis designs, 14" pull and a checkered Remington-UMC buttplate. BBL: 28 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 163565 Condition: Near new, with only a few barely discernable light handling marks overall. Another high quality piece that is unusual in that the wood is nearly Deluxe grade and has the rare straight stock. A chance to own both rarity and condition from the James Tipton Collection.
Thumbnail 3419 Remarkable Remington Factory Custom Shop Robert P. Runge Signed Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Remi Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 11,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 9,000.00 Produced in 1979, the Premier, or F, grade was exclusively the product of the Remington Custom Shop, with masterfully hand-fitted components and superb embellishment. A product of unquestionable skill and dedication, the embellishment alone on an inlaid F Grade represents two weeks of attention from a master artisan. This particular example is signed by Robert P. Runge, master engraver. Robert Phoenix Runge started his engraving career with Parker Brothers, moving to Remington along with his father in 1934, retiring in 1979 to work on the restoration and embellishment of vintage Parker shotguns. White front and nickel mid bead sights, with a Remington Special Skeet choke, three line address and patent dates on the right side of the barrel, and the 2 3/4 inch chamber markings on the reverse. At the rear of the barrel is a 6 1/4" long section of fine scroll engraving, which extends forward to envelop the markings with decorative panels and terminates with a leaf border pattern. The receiver shows over 97% coverage of fine scrollwork, leafy vine border designs, a dog's head on the underside of the trigger guard, and a leaf design on the rear of the operating handle. A set of two banners are present on the left side, with "Remington MODEL 1100-SF" in the center, and the serial number on the right. Each side shows a three-panel game scene with golden inlays; a woodland scene on the left, with a pheasant and woodcock in flight in each of the side panels and 2 dogs (and the Runge signature) in the center, and the right side has a similar arrangement, with a grouse and quail in flight. Fitted with an extra fancy high grade walnut stock, featuring sharp checkering on the extended beavertail forearm and straight wrist, integrating spade and flare patterns into the border lines, a smooth black grip cap, an untouched gold inscription panel on the underside, 13 3/4" pull and serrated Remington buttplate. BBL: 25 1/2 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 538822V Condition: Virtually new, with only the lightest of collector type handling marks, overall showing an appearance akin to a factory new arm. Every bit of the artist's craft shows through in the engraving, particularly in the game scenes, which are rendered to give a strong sense of depth and detail. There is a small spot on one of the birds on the left side that the gold has flaked off, otherwise the relief gold inlays are excellent, showing the fine attention to detail which is the hallmark of a master engraver. The wood is every bit the equal of the steel, with a deep, carved feel to the borders around the sharp checkering, and a degree of feathered and highlighted grain that is guaranteed to catch eyes. A top-rate Model 1100F Shotgun, possibly unmatchable in quality, from the James Tipton Collection.
Thumbnail 3420 Scarce Remington Factory Custom Shop Model 29 Expert E Grade Slide Action Shotgun Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 5,000.00 Introduced in 1930 and discontinued in 1933, sales of the Model 29 were undermined by the Great Depression, making this a rare item in any state, let alone featuring the hand fitting and master engraving of the Remington Custom Shop. Single bead sight on the matte rib, with cylinder choke, Remington trademark on the operating rod and the three line address, model and patent markings on the left side of the barrel. Fine scroll engraving is visible at the breech, running up along the sides and forming a banner around the markings, with additional scrollwork on the operating rod and a wavy zig-zag border encircling the takedown hardware, flanked by scrolls. Bottom ejecting receiver, with scroll engraving, a small checkerboard pattern ahead of the trigger guard, a scene of a pointer in the woods on the left side and a hunting dog on a lakeshore on the right, along with hand engraved model markings and serial number on the underside. High grade walnut stock, with checkering on the forearm and pistol grip, Remington grip cap with Fleur-de-Lis designs, 14 1/2" pull and a Kick-Eez recoil pad. BBL: 30 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 24590 Condition: Excellent, showing 98% of the current Factory quality blue, with mild handling marks overall. A small amount of shallow pitting is visible on the receiver, concentrated on the left side. The engraving is master grade, with attractive intertwining patterns in the scroll designs and superb depth and detail in the scenes. Superb wood, with highly attractive grain, particularly on the butt. Mechanically excellent, with a smoothness of operation more like a modern top-end sporting arm than a historical treasure. A fine example of a scarce Remington offering from the James Tipton Collection.
Thumbnail 3421 Outstanding Remington Custom Shop Factory Engraved Model 11D Tournament Grade Semi-Automatic Shotgun Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 4,750.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 A product of the Remington Custom Shop, the "D", or "Tournament", grade was meant with the serious competitor or sportsman in mind, featuring a subtler engraving pattern than the Expert and Premier grades, but benefitting from the precision hand fitting that the master gunsmiths of the Custom Shop were capable of. Single nickel bead sight on the vent rib, with the patent dates, address, "20 GA for 2 3/4" or shorter shells" and "SKEET CHOKE" on the left side of the barrel along with 2" wedges of scroll engraving at the breech. Hand engraved model markings and serial number on the receiver, with scroll and zig-zag line engraving on the receiver and trigger guard, and "MODEL 11" on the bolt. Fitted with a select walnut stock, featuring sharp checkering on the forearm and pistol grip, Remington grip cap with Fleur de Lis designs, 14" pull and a ribbed Remington buttplate. BBL: 26 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 20 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 1087900 Condition: Near new, with only a few tiny light handling marks overall. Very fine engraving and sharp checkering, along with an attractive grain pattern in the incredibly beautiful wood. This may have been a step down from the Expert and Premier Grade, however this example defies logic as it is simply wonderful. An excellent piece from the James Tipton Collection.
Thumbnail 3422 Excellent Factory Engraved Remington Model 11 Expert E Grade Semi-Automatic Shotgun Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 7,500.00 Ivory and brass bead sights on the vent rib, with the "E GRADE" markings, patent dates, address, "20 GA for 2 3/4" or shorter shells" and "SKEET" on the left side of the barrel along with a 5 1/2" decorative banner and scroll engraved wedge, and a 3 1/2" engraved wedge on the reverse. Hand engraved model markings and serial number on the receiver, which has scenes of hunting dogs on either side and scroll and vine engraving. Fitted with a select walnut stock, featuring sharp checkering on the forearm and pistol grip, Remington grip cap with Fleur de Lis designs, 13 3/4" pull and a ribbed Remington buttplate. BBL: 26 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 20 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 1044327 Condition: Near new, with only a few light handling marks overall. Engraving is well executed and sharp. The wood grain shows a fantastic grain pattern, worthy of the top Premier Grade stock. This is an excellent factory engraved Remington Model 11E that would be impossible to improve upon. From the James Tipton Collection.
Thumbnail 3423 Excellent Remington Model 11 Sportsman Skeet Grade Semi-Automatic Shotgun Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Originally introduced in 1905 and rebranded in 1911, the Model 11 is John Browning's automatic shotgun, which he personally considered one of his best designs. Single nickel bead sight on the vent rib, with cylinder choke, 2 3/4" chamber, standard markings on the left side, and "SKEET" near the breech. The bolt is properly marked "THE/ SPORTSMAN", with a rolled scene of a pheasant in a field on the right side and a duck in flight over a marsh on the left. High grade walnut stock, with checkering on the beavertail forearm and pistol grip, Remington grip cap with Fleur-de-Lis designs, 14" pull and a serrated Remington buttplate. BBL: 26 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 420026 Condition: Excellent, 99% plus original blue, showing only a very few collectors handling type blemishes. Wood is unusually spectacular for the standard Sportsman Model. The stock wood on this Sportsman could easily be put on a Premier Grade shotgun. It seems that Mr. Tipton was very particular about the wood on shotguns worthy of his collection. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3424 Remington Model 1100 Limited Edition Diamond Anniversary Commemorative Semi-Automatic Shotgun with B Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 Produced as part of a 3000-piece limited edition. Single white bead sight on the vent rib, with choke marked "MOD", 2 3/4 inch chamber, standard markings and "KB" (May 1981) production code. Receiver is etched and gold accented. Furnished with an extra fancy walnut stock, with checkered on the oversized forend and pistol grip, contrasting rosewood grip cap, untouched gold inscription plate on the underside, 13 3/4 inch length of pull and serrated Remington buttplate. With the original box numbered to gun, and an extra forearm and buttstock set, similarly checkered with a solid Remington recoil pad. BBL: 28 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: LE80-1361 Condition: Near new in original box. As usual of a James Tipton gun the stock wood is magnificent. The box has been tape repaired. Both sets of stock hardware are finely checkered. From the James Tipton Collection.
Thumbnail 3425 Outstanding Remington Model 11A Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Original Box Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 According to the barrel code, this shotgun was produced in June of 1948, during the interim period between the introduction of the Model 11-48 shotgun and the discontinuation of the Model 11. Single brass bead on the solid rib, with the standard markings on the left side of the barrel, 2 3/4 inch chamber, "FULL" choke, and "PTT" date code. The receiver is roll engraved on each side, with a duck in flight over a marsh on the left and a pheasant among short grass on the right, and the "MODEL 11" marking on the bolt. Fine walnut stock, with checkering on the forearm and pistol grip, 14 inch length of pull and serrated Remington buttplate. With a Browning box hand numbered and properly labeled to gun. BBL: 28 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 804638 Condition: Like new in box, with a few light handling marks. Box is good, with mild scuffs and wear. A superb representative piece from the James Tipton Collection.
Thumbnail 3426 Excellent Remington Model 870TC Wingmaster Trap Grade Slide Action Shotgun Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,400.00 Introduced in 1950. A single white bead sight is present on the vent rib, with the two line address on the right side, 2 3/4 inch chamber and "IMP.CYL." choke markings on the left, and "AB" (March of 1955 or 1981) date code. Fancy walnut stock, with checkering on the extended beavertail forearm and pistol grip, Remington grip cap with Fleur-de-Lis designs, 14 inches of pull, and a Pachmayr Old English solid recoil pad with 4 spacers. BBL: 26 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 820479V Condition: Excellent, with 99% plus of the original blue finish, showing only a few light handling marks on the barrel and magazine tube. The stock is again a top deluxe piece of wood with sharp checkering and fine grain. Mechanically excellent. A superb representative example of the Wingmaster Trap Grade, from the James Tipton Collection.
Thumbnail 3427 Exceptional Engraved Gold Inlaid Johann Fanzoj Ferlach Side Lock Over / Under Double Rifle with Scop Start Price: 10,000.00High Bid: 19,000.00Estimate: 25,000.00 - 40,000.00 Located in Southern Austria, Ferlach has a long and upstanding tradition of producing some of the finest hunting weapons of all types dating back to the 1500s and continues to this day. Ferlach firearms are known to have the perfect balance of quality, beauty, craftsmanship and functionality. Today there are 13 companies making guns. These companies are family groupings and some of the best known of these families and most often encountered in the U.S. having names such as Hauptmann, Winkler and Michelitsch, just to name a few. This particular rifle was made by Johann Fanzoj and features a high ramp blade front sight and fixed "V" notch rear sight mounted on a quarter rib with integral mounting bases. The sides of the front ramp, quarter rib and front scope base are gold inlaid with wire border and the top of the matte rib is gold inlaid "J. FANZOJ - FERLACH - AUSTR." The sides of the front mount base and the rear side of the upper barrel are engraved with oak leaves. There is a sling swivel mounted on the bottom barrel. Mounted on the quarter rib is a Zeiss Diavari-Z 1.5 - 6x42 claw mounted scope with clear lens covers. The action and grip cap are grey and the remaining parts are blue. The action has a Greener style cross bolt, gold cocking indicators and gold action pins. The fences feature relief oak leaf engravings and the action features fine scroll and oak leaf engraving with gold inlaid decorative wire border. The left side has a deep relief engraved wooded scene of two bugling red stag, there are two wild boars in a wooded scene on the right side and a ram on the bottom. The break lever is engraved with fine scroll and oak leaf designs, with skeletonized Ibex. The same engraving design extends to the long upper tang and trigger guard which also have gold inlaid wire bordering. The trigger guard is engraved with the same scroll design with gold inlaid wire border and gold inlaid serial number. The consignor notes state that the engraving was done by Johann deFlorian. Double gold triggers, tang mounted manual safety and mounted with a three piece walnut forearm and pistol grip stock. The bottom of the forearm and the wrist of the stock are relief carved with fish scale and oak leaf designs. The forearm hardware is engraved with fine scroll and oak leaf designs with gold inlaid wire bordering. The grip cap has a compartment and is engraved with a fine scroll design with a gold wire inlaid border around the base. The stock features a cheekpiece, Pachmayr Old English recoil pad and sling swivel. Length of pull is 14 1/2". Drop at comb is 1 1/4" and drop at heel is 2 1/2". Complete with a custom soft pebble grain brown leather covered oak case with brass corner protectors and hardware, leather straps and handle and wine colored lining with gold embossed lack leather label affixed to the inside of the lid which reads "logo / JOHANN FANZOJ / GUNMAKING SINCE 1790 / GRIESGASSE.J FERLACH- AUSTRIA". BBL: 24 1/2 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 9.3 mmx74 R Finish: blue/grey Grips: Serial Number: 211462 Condition: Excellent 99% plus. The rifle retains nearly all of the original blue and grey finish. The wood is excellent with a few very minor dings and handling marks. All of the gold inlay remains. The engraving and carving remains sharp. Mechanically excellent. The scope is as new. The case is excellent plus. A beautiful example of a Johann Fanzoj Ferlach double rifle.
Thumbnail 3428 Signed Engraved Gold Inlaid Johann Fanzoj Ferlach Box Lock Double Rifle with Scope and Case Start Price: 9,000.00High Bid: 17,000.00Estimate: 22,500.00 - 35,000.00 Located in Southern Austria, Ferlach has a long and upstanding tradition of producing some of the finest hunting weapons of all types dating back to the 1500s and continuing to this day. Ferlach firearms are known to have the perfect balance of quality, beauty, craftsmanship and functionality. Today there are 13 companies making guns. These companies are family groupings and some of the best known of these families and most often encountered in the U.S. have names such as Hauptmann, Winkler and Michelitsch just to name a few. This particular rifle was made by Johann Fanzoj and features a box lock action with side plates, high ramp blade front sight and fixed "V" notch rear sight mounted on a quarter rib with dove tailed mounting bases. The top of the rib is engraved with floral scroll designs and marked "J. FANZOJ-FERLACH" in gold inlay. There is a geometric design at the rear and an oak leaf on the dolls head extension. The front ramp features floral scroll and geometric engraving, there is a gold sighting tip on the front blade and gold wire inlaid border around the upper edge of the ramp and a thin band around the breech end of the barrels. The bottom of the right barrel is marked "B'O'HLER RASANT" , with the caliber designation and various proof marks. Mounted on the quarter rib is a Swarovski 2.5-10x42 scope with EAW swing mounts and clear lens covers. The receiver is engraved with animal scenes. The left side has a wild dog attacking a ram in a nicely detailed mountain scene, the right side is a bear attacking a moose, again in a nicely detailed mountain scene and the bottom has a mountain lion attacking a deer. The right side of the receiver is signed "Sparouz J". The fences has a floral scroll design and there is gold inlaid highlighting on the floral vine bordering. The break lever has a floral scroll design with a matte background and is skeletonized with a bucks head and features gold inlaid wire accents. The upper tang extends onto the comb and has light floral engraving with gold inlaid accents and gold "S" and "F" safety markings. The trigger guard and tang also feature floral scroll engraving with a matte background, gold inlaid wire accents and gold inlaid serial number. The scope ring is engraved with light floral scroll designs with a gold inlaid thin band around the front and rear. The receiver and pistol grip cap are finished grey, the remaining parts are blue, jeweled water table, gold double triggers with course checkering, manual tang mounted safety, sling swivel mounted on the bottom of the barrels and mounted with extra fancy, nicely figured forearm and pistol grip stock with multi point checkering. The forearm hardware is engraved with floral scroll designs with gold inlaid accents and the grip cap is engraved with a lynx on a tree branch in a wooded mountain scene with floral vine border, with gold inlaid accents. The stock has a cheek piece, sling swivel and fitted with a Pachmayr Old English recoil pad. Complete with a hard leather takedown case with leather corner protectors and handle, brass hardware and green felt lining with gold embossed green leather label affixed to the inside of the lid which reads "JOHANN FANZOJ / logo / GUNMAKERS SINCE 1790 / GRIESGASSE, 3, 9170 FERLACH, AUSTRIA". BBL: 24 3/8 inch partial solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 9.3 mmx74 R Finish: blue/grey Grips: Serial Number: 212204 Condition: Excellent 99% plus. The rifle retains nearly all of the blue and grey finishes with only slight overall handling marks. The wood is excellent with a few minor dings along the upper edges of the forearm and overall light handling marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The scope is as new. The case is excellent.
Thumbnail 3429 Outstanding Engraved John Rigby & Co. (Paso Robles CA.) Marked Third Quality Double Express Rifle in Start Price: 4,000.00High Bid: 14,000.00Estimate: 8,000.00 - 14,000.00 The John Rigby & Co. was established in the early 19th century and has produced a variety of fine custom made shotguns and rifles from bird guns to big game rifle such as this. This rifle is a Third Quality rifle chambered in the powerful .577 Nitro express caliber designed for large game such as a Bengal tiger or an East African bush Elephant. This rifle features a hooded ramped blade front sight express two folding one standing leaf rear sight graduated to 150 yards on a quarter rib. The rear of the rib is marked ".577NE 3 1/4 IN" and ahead of the rear sight is marked "John Rigby & Co. PASO ROBLES CA". The barrel flats are jeweled and are marked with the matching serial number. The barrels, break lever and trigger guard are a blue finish and all other metal surfaces are casehardened. The box lock action, break lever and trigger guard are engraved with floral scroll designs and the bottom of the action is marked "J. Rigby & Co.". There is a sling swivel eye mounted on the under side of the barrels, double triggers, tang mounted automatic safety with gold "SAFE", ejectors and mounted with a multi point checkered walnut beaver tail forearm and pistol grip stock with a lightly engraved metal grip cap with compartment, cheekpiece, solid leather covered recoil pad and sling swivel eye. Complete with an aluminum and plastic Rigby case with blue velvet lining with "EST logo 1735 / John Rigby & Co. / (Gunmakers), Inc." embroidered on the inside of the lid. In the case is a three piece cleaning rod with ebony handle, two "LONDON" marked nickel oilers, a nickel container containing a pull-through barrel cleaner, two firing pins and a blade front sight, a nickel container with screw-on lid, marked "LONDON", bore brush and mop, a box of 20 center fire 577 casings and two RCBS 577 NE die kits. BBL: 26 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 577 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 381716 Condition: Excellent. The barrels retain 98% plus original blue finish on the barrels with a few minor dings and scratches on the underside. The trigger guard retains 95% original blue finish with some thinning on the tang. The action retains 95% plus original vivid case colors with some minor oxidation on the sides. There is some light oxidation on the grip cap also. The wood has been freshened with a coat of varnish some time ago and remains very good with some finish loss around the cheekpiece and overall a few minor dings and handling marks, with crisp checkering. The break lever is off center a bit, otherwise the mechanics are fine.
Thumbnail 3430 Holland & Holland Royal .577 Under Lever Double Rifle Rebarreled with Factory Letter Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 Originally a double rifle in 577 caliber, the barrels are currently 16 gauge shotgun barrels. There is a single bead sight on the concave solid rib, dolls head extension. The barrels have, 2 1/2" chambers, choked extra full/improved cylinder with extractor. The action, lock plates, break lever are engraved with floral scroll designs and each lock is marked "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" and the left side of the action is marked "CHARGE 6 DRAMS CASE 3 INCHES". Under lever, double triggers, tang mounted safety and mounted with a checkered walnut splinter forearm and pistol grip stock with metal engraved grip cap, gold initial oval, sling swivel stud and unmarked vented rubber recoil pad. LOP is 14 7/8". Accompanied by a Holland & Holland letter which verifies serial number 14023 as being a Royal Hammerless double rifle, having been made in 1892 in 577 black powder caliber, stock had a cheekpiece and it gives the stock specs. Upgrading back to a set of original .577 barrels may prove to be profitable. BBL: 26 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 577 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 14023 Condition: Refinished and restocked and rebarreled shotgun. The barrels have period refurbished blue finish, traces in the protected area of the rib, with a smooth brown patina on the balance. There are two repaired, (filled) holes on the breech end of the rib. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth gray patina. The breech end of the barrels are not flush to the fences, however are tight fitting. The stock has been freshened with a coat of varnish, otherwise the wood is good with a number of dings and chips in the wrist checkering, some bruising on the forearm and overall scattered minor dents, dings and scratches. For the most part the checkering remains crisp. The engraving and markings are clear. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3431 Engraved Gold Inlaid Johann Fanzoj Ferlach 470 Nitro Express Double Barrel Rifle with Case Start Price: 9,000.00High Bid: 15,000.00Estimate: 18,000.00 - 25,000.00 Located in Southern Austria, Ferlach has a long and upstanding tradition of producing some of the finest hunting weapons of all types, dating back to the 1500s. Ferlach firearms are known to have the perfect balance of quality, beauty, craftsmanship and functionality. Today there are 13 companies making guns. These companies are family groupings and some of the best known of these families and most often encountered in the U.S. have names such as Hauptmann, Winkler and Michelitsch, just to name a few. This particular rifle was made by Johann Fanzoj. The box lock action is a bushed satin with blue on the remaining parts. The action, forearm release, trigger guard and break lever are light floral scroll engraved. The barrels feature a ramped front sight with a high visibility bead sight and matte quarter rib with one fixed and two folding blades with gold inlaid sighting lines. Behind the rear sight is gold inlaid "FANZOJ - FERLACH", and the top of the left barrel at the breech is gold inlaid "KAL. .470 N.E.". The serial number is gold inlaid on the lower tang. Holland & Holland style ejectors, Demyblock Boehler-Rasant steel barrels, guilded double triggers with hinged front trigger, long upper tang, manual tang mounted safety with gold "SAFE", and mounted with nicely figured, checkered Circassian walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with lightly engraved metal grip cap, cheekpiece and Pachmayr Old English rifle pad. Length of pull is 14 3/4", drop at comb is 1 1/4", drop at heel is 2 1/2". Complete with a hard canvas takedown case with leather corner protectors, straps and handle and green felt lining with gold embossed black leather label affixed to the inside of the lid which reads "JOHANN FANZOJ / logo / GUNMAKERS SINCE 1790 / GRIESGASSE, 3, 9170 FERLACH, AUSTRIA". BBL: 25 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 470 NE Finish: blue/satin Grips: Serial Number: 212229 Condition: Near new with only the slightest overall handling/storage marks. The case is excellent.
Thumbnail 3432 Winchester Model 21 Custom Grade Double Barrel Shotgun With Factory Letter - Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 9,000.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 Manufactured in 1968. This shotgun features a matte vent rib with red bead front and ivory bead mid sights, marked "CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER" in a panel at the breech end. 3 inch chambers choked WS1 and WS2 with ejectors. No barrel markings, the water table, barrel flats and lug are jeweled with the three line address, model designation on the left side of the water table and the Winchester oval proof on the right side. The barrel flats are marked with the oval proof and "P" on each side, the serial number appears on the left flat and "20 GAUGE 3 IN. CHAM." on the right flat. The frame, trigger guard and break lever are engraved with floral scroll designs and there is a scallop border on the breech end of the barrels and on the edge of the recoil shield. The serial number is marked on the upper tang. The frame is the light weight variation with the flat milled sides. Single selective gold washed trigger, manual tang safety and mounted with nicely figured deluxe walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with fancy Fleur de lis checkering, ebony forend insert, floral scroll and feather design engraved grip cap, bare checkered butt and gold initial oval. The inside forearm hardware is jeweled and matching serial numbers are marked on the hardware and wood. The accompanying Winchester letter verifies the serial number, 21 Custom Grade, gauge, barrel length, skeet chokes, vented rib, sights, 3 inch chambers, manual safety with a plain butt and that it was shipped on 10/25/68. The letter further states that there is no record of the shotgun being returned to the "Custom Gun Shop" for any repairs. The letter does not mention engraving, but it is writer's opinion that the engraving was done outside the factory. Complete with a set of snap caps. Length of pull is 14 inches. BBL: 28 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 20 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 32624 Condition: Near mint as custom embellished. The shotgun retains 99% plus of the finish with a minor scuff and scratch on the left side rear barrel and only light handling marks overall. The wood is also excellent. With the exception of some minor flaking of the varnish on top of the wrist at the frame and tang, there is a minor scuff on the right side of the stock and overall light handling marks, with very crisp checkering. The engraving is sharp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3433 Winchester Model 21 Skeet Grade Double Barrel Shotgun Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 6,000.00Estimate: 3,750.00 - 5,500.00 This is an example of a Winchester Skeet Grade shotgun. The shotgun has 28 inch barrels with a ivory bead front and nickel bead mid sight on the solid concave matte rib. 2 3/4 inch chambers with chokes marked "WS-1" and "WS-2" with ejectors. The left rear of the left barrel is marked "WINCHESTER - 12 GAUGE / 2 3/4 CHAM." and the bottom receiver plate is marked "SKEET" directly ahead of the trigger guard. Winchester proof steel marked barrels, matching serial number and two Winchester oval proofs on the barrel flats and a Winchester oval proof on the right side of the water table and the three line "Made in U.S.A. Model 21", address marking on the left side. Single trigger with selector, tang mounted automatic safety with gold "SAFE" and mounted with a nicely figured checkered walnut beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber Winchester grip cap, 3/4 inch extension and leather covered recoil pad. Length of pull is 14 3/4 inches, drop at comb is 1 1/2 inches and a 2 inches drop at the heel. Complete with two nickel A.F. & Co. snap caps. BBL: 28 solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 24651 Condition: Very fine as partially refinished (buttstock). The shotgun retains 97% original blue finish with some wear on the muzzle and breech ends of the barrels, a number of small minor scratches on the muzzle end of the barrels and some wear on the fences and high edges. The stock is very fine with a couple of minor scratches on the left side at the toe, with a few light overall handling marks and very crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3434 Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun Start Price: 1,300.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 3,250.00 - 4,750.00 Introduced by Winchester in 1931. Single bead sight on a solid rib, chambers gauge at 3 inches but are marked 2 3/4 inches, chokes marked full/modified, ejectors. The left barrel is marked "WINCHESTER - 12 GAUGE / 2 3/4 CHAM." at the action. The right side of the water table is marked with the Winchester oval proof and the left side "MADE IN U.S.A. MODEL 21/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. /NEW HAVEN, CONN.". Single selective trigger with push button selector, tang mounted automatic safety, with gold "SAFE" and mounted with fancy grain checkered beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with a vented non-factory Pachmayr recoil pad. The forearm and barrels are numbered to the gun. LOP: 14". BBL: 30 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 21660 Condition: Excellent. The shotgun retains 97% original blue finish with some speckling of gray, an area of finish thinned to a brown on the right barrel at the breech, and some minor muzzle wear. There is a small repair on the right barrel at the mid-point. The wood is also excellent with exception of the non-factory recoil pad with some scattered minor handling marks (mostly on the buttstock). The checkering is crisp.
Thumbnail 3435 Winchester Model 101 Pigeon Grade XTR Over/Under 3 Barrel Skeet Set Shotgun Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,750.00 Introduced in 1974 and manufactured in Japan. This is a deluxe engraved version of the standard Model 101 and features a coin finished receiver, trigger guard and forearm latch assembly. The receiver has light scroll engraving with a pigeon and "WINCHESTER" on the bottom. The upper tang and trigger guard have simple border engraving. Two ivory beads on the matte rib marked "PIGEON GRADE", with 2 3/4"-70mm chambers, choked skeet/skeet, and ejectors. Checkered single selective trigger and tang safety/selector. Fancy checkered high gloss beavertail style forearm, with finger groove and pistol grip stock, with a serrated plastic buttplate. LOP 14". Includes two additional 28" barrels in .410, with 2 1/2"-65mm chambers and 20 gauge, with 2 3/4"-70mm chambers, both choked skeet/skeet. BBL: 28 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 20/28/410 Finish: blue/coin Grips: Serial Number: PK269126 Condition: Near new, with only light handling marks on the metal and barrel. Wood has light surface scratches and minor handling marks. Additional barrels are near new with light handling marks overall.
Thumbnail 3436 Cased Engraved Winchester Model 101 Diamond Grade Single Barrel Trap Shotgun Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,250.00 Ported vent rib barrel with two ivory beads. Three choke tubes with wrench, 2 3/4 inch chamber, barrel marked "WINCHESTER Diamond Grade", Trap, 12 gauge winchoke 2 3/4 inch. Scroll and floral engraved action with an adjustable trigger, tang safety. Bottom marked "DIAMOND GRADE" and "WINCHESTER". Fancy walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with fine line checkering and a solid rubber Winchester recoil pad. Gray cloth take down case with leather corner protectors and marked Winchester Diamond Grade. BBL: 34 vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: DG549468E Condition: Near new with only the slightest handling/storage marks. The case is excellent.
Thumbnail 3437 Winchester Model 101 Pigeon Grade Over/Under Trap Shotgun with Case Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Introduced in 1974 and manufactured in Japan. This is a deluxe-engraved version of the standard Model 101. Features a dual bead sight on a vent rib barrel with a 2 3/4" chamber and choked improved modified and modified. Auto ejectors, single selective checkered trigger, and tang safety/selector. Receiver is partially scroll and simple line engraved with a pigeon engraved on the bottom, while the simple line pattern continues on to the trigger guard and tangs. Mounted on a fancy walnut checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with a high comb and ventilated recoil pad. LOP 14 1/2". Complete with fur lined leather case. BBL: 28 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue/coin Grips: Serial Number: PK313432 Condition: Near new with only light handling marks. Case is very good with minor scuffs to the exterior.
Thumbnail 3438 Custom Winchester Model 101 Over/Under Embellished Skeet Shotgun Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,300.00 Manufactured in Japan. Dual brass bead sights on a ventilated rib. The upper barrel has the standard maker and model markings, with 2 3/4 inch chamber, skeet choked. The receiver is scroll engraved, with custom gold wire inlay that follows the engraving pattern. Checkered pistol grip stock with beavertail forearm, metal grip cap, and a plastic Winchester buttplate. BBL: 26 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: K138629 Condition: Excellent as refinished. Retains 99% of the blue finish with mild overall handling marks, and a light scuff on bottom of action. Stock is very good with slight nicks and scuffs. Checkering is still sharp.
Thumbnail 3439 Excellent Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun with Gold Inlay Start Price: 1,600.00High Bid: 6,000.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 Introduced by Winchester in 1931, this particular shotgun was manufactured between 1931 and 1959 and was a pre war special order with a beavertail forearm and single selective trigger. Features a red bead front and ivory mid bead sight on a concave matte rib barrel with 2-3/4 inch chambers and choked full/ improved cylinder with ejectors. The left rear barrel is gold inlaid "JAMES H. MEYERS" flanked with a decorative silver inlay scroll type design. The right side of the jeweled water table is marked with the Winchester oval proof and U.S.A. patent numbers and the left side "MADE IN U.S.A. MODEL 21 / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN.". The jeweled barrel flats are marked with the Winchester oval proofmark, marked "FULL" and "IMP CYL.", and the barrels and forearm are numbered to the gun. The trigger guard plate has a gold inlaid grouse. (No factory letter is available to writer at time of description to verify, but appears to be of factory quality!) Single selective trigger with push button selector, tang mounted manual safety, with gold "SAFE" and mounted with fancy grain checkered beavertail forearm and straight grip stock with a leather covered recoil pad and gold initial shield. Length of pull is 14 3/8". BBL: 26 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 16 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 18635 Condition: Refinished. The barrels retain 99% custom blue finish. The receiver retains 90% original blue finish with some areas of smooth gray patina and some high edge wear. The trigger guard plate retains 20% original blue finish with a smooth gray and brown patina on the balance. The trigger guard tang shows some smooth gray patina mixed with original blue finish and there is some smooth gray patina on the rear of the upper tang. The wood is excellent with a few minor dents and nicks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3440 Engraved and Gold Inlaid Ithaca Model Grade 5E Single Barrel Trap Shotgun Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,500.00 The Knick model trap gun was originally introduced in 1922. It features a high visibility red front sight and ivory bead mid-sight on a matte vent rib, 2 3/4" chamber, choke gauges at full with an ejector. The barrel is marked with the serial number along with "K1215" on the jeweled flat. The receiver is casehardened and features broad scroll engraving with rosettes and matte background, a gold inlaid pheasant scene on the left side and a gold inlaid woodcock scene on the right side. The lower rear sides of the barrel have a broad floral scroll engraved pattern. The bottom of the receiver is marked "MADE IN U.S.A. / ITHACA GUN Co / ITHACA, N.Y.". Mounted with a multi-point checkered nicely figured walnut forearm with a pistol grip stock featuring checkered flats, Fleur-de-lis checkered grip area, with scalloped lower border, smooth plastic grip cap, vented Ithaca recoil pad and gold initial oval. LOP 14 5/8". BBL: 32 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 403885 Condition: Excellent. The barrel retains 99% original blue finish with some mild muzzle wear. The trigger guard retains 97% original blue finish with some thinning on the front. The action retains 90% original case colors with some fading to a smooth gray on the bottom. All of the gold inlay remains. The forearm has had a coat of varnish and overall the wood is excellent, with the exception of a few areas on the forearm where the varnish chipped off and was recoated, there are a few minor dings and dents overall, with crisp checkering. The engraving remains crisp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3441 Engraved New Ithaca Model Grade 5E Double Barrel Shotgun Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 Manufactured from 1926 to 1948. Dual ivory bead sights on a solid rib, 2 3/4" chambers, choked full/improved modified, ejectors. Casehardened floral scroll engraved box lock action with gold inlaid game bird scenes on the sides. Watertable marked "5" over "12" with the serial number and "PAT'D". Single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector. Nicely figured walnut pistol grip stock with Fleur-de Lis fine line checkering on the grip area, multi-point checkering on the stock flats and forearm, ebony insert on the forearm, grip cap, and vented Hawkins recoil pad. LOP: 14 1/8". BBL: 30 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 gauge Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 457494 Condition: Excellent. The barrels retain 95% original blue finish thinning to a gray with some loss at the muzzles. The frame retains 98% original case colors. The revarnished wood is excellent with most of the varnish remaining and a few minor handling marks (couple pressure dents at end of forearm). Overall the re-cut checkering is crisp.
Thumbnail 3442 Renato Gamba Daytona Model Trap O/U Box Lock Shotgun with Extra Barrel and Case Start Price: 1,600.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 Introduced in 1994 as the Type II Daytona, only about 80 of these shotguns are allocated to the U.S. every year. This shotgun comes with a set of O/U barrels and a single barrel. Both have matte high vent ribs with a single bead sight. The O/U are 32" in length with vented center rib, the barrels gauge at full/improved modified, 3" chambers, with ejectors. The top rear has a thin gold inlaid band. The single barrel is 34" in length, 3" chamber, screw-in chokes, ejector and numbered to another gun (1222). Each is marked with the address on the upper left side. The action has gold inlaid "DAYTONA" on each side and gold inlaid logo over "RENATO GAMBA" on the bottom. Removable trigger group, tang mounted manual safety, single trigger with selector and mounted with a checkered select walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with an adjustable Kick Eez recoil pad. Currently the length of pull is 14 3/8". Complete with a Gamba plastic case with padded lining, three combination locks, three choke tubes (imp. mod., full and modified), tool and papers. BBL: 32 / 34 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 25020 Condition: Partially refinished the O/U barrels which retain 99% blue finish with a few small areas of pitting under the finish on the upper left side at the address. The single barrel is excellent with 99% original blue finish with some normal usage wear from the forearm. The action retain 100% original blue finish and all of the gold inlay remains. The wood is also excellent with only a few minor dings and handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with a few minor scuffs on the exterior and some light contact wear and stains on the lining.
Thumbnail 3443 Cased Engraved Verona LX692G Two Barrel Over/Under Shotgun Set Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 2,250.00 Single bead sight on a vent rib barrel, chambered 3" shells, choked improved cylinder and improved modified, and auto ejectors on the 20 gauge barrel. The 28 gauge barrel has all the same features except for the 2 3/4" chamber and choke tubes marked improved cylinder and modified. Single selective gold washed trigger and tang safety/selector. Receiver is fully scroll engraved and features four gold ducks on the left, four gold quails on the right, and quail engraved on the bottom. Mounted with checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with black recoil pad and gold initial oval. Complete with green hard case that includes: three 28 gauge choke tubes (cylinder, improved modified, and full) with choke wrench, three 20 gauge (improved cylinder, cylinder, full) with choke wrench, and manual. BBL: 28 inch vent round Stock: walnut Gauge: 20/28 ga Finish: blue/stainless steel Grips: Serial Number: 138777 Condition: Near new with only the slightest handling/storage marks. Case is excellent.
Thumbnail 3444 Cased Engraved Armsport Side Plate Over and Under Trap Shotgun with Extra Barrel Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 700.00 - 1,200.00 Solid rib barrels with a high visibility front bead and ivory mid sight. Choked full, 3 inch chambers, ejectors. Side plate action with floral scroll etching. Gold washed forearm latch and trigger with barrel selector, and tang safety. Checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with contrasting rosewood grip cap, high comb, and vented recoil pad. Complete with black leather Armsport hardcase with brass hardware and "JIM GENLING" marked underneath handle. Contains extra 12 gauge single shot barrel, choked full, 3 inch chamber. BBL: 30 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 32623 Condition: Excellent. Retains 98% of the blue finish with light handling marks overall. Stock is very good with a few minor scratches on the left side. Case is good with scattered scuffs and scratches to the exterior.
Thumbnail 3445 Fabarm Heckler & Koch Sporting Clays Max Lion Over/Under Shotgun with Case Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 Manufactured in Italy by Fabarm for Heckler & Koch. Feature Hi-Viz sight on vent rib barrel chambered for 3" shells, screw-in Exis choke system with 8 different chokes. Adjustable single selective gold trigger and tang safety/selector. Case colored receiver shows three gold inlaid sporting clays on each side, bottom is engraved "FABARM / MAX" with a Belgian Lion surrounded by laurels in between. Select walnut checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with gold lion medallion on grip cap, adjustable comb, and rubber recoil pad. Dark blue hardcase contains replacement Hi-Viz sights, choke wrench, and trigger lock. Length of pull is 14 3/4". BBL: 32 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue/case colored Grips: Serial Number: 2032011 Condition: Near new with light handling marks, left wrist has minor pin prick dings. Case is excellent.
Thumbnail 3446 Winchester Model 21 Duck Double Barrel Shotgun Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 6,500.00 Manufactured from 1931 to 1959. The left rear barrel is marked "MODEL 21 - WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK- 12 GAUGE 2 3/4 & 3 IN." (The "12 Gauge" is double struck, factory error). The bottom of the Winchester proof steel barrels are both marked "FULL", the barrel flats are marked with the Winchester oval proof and matching serial number. The water table is marked with the Winchester oval proof on the right side and the left side is marked "MADE IN U.S.A. MODEL 21 / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN CONN." The trigger guard plate is marked "DUCK" and "STOCKBURGER". Single steel bead sight on the matte concave solid rib with ejectors. Single trigger with selector, tang mounted automatic safety with gold "SAFE" and mounted with a nicely figured, checkered walnut beaver tail forearm and pistol grip stock with a solid Winchester recoil pad. Length of pull is 13 5/8 inches. BBL: 30 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 27318 Condition: Excellent plus. The shotgun retains 99% of the factory blue finish showing only the slightest handling/storage marks. The freshened wood is excellent with only a few very minor dings and handling marks, with sharp checkering. The markings remain sharp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3447 Ithaca Knick Model Grade 4E Single Barrel Trap Shotgun Start Price: 850.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,700.00 - 2,500.00 Produced between 1944 and 1988. Twin ivory beads on the wide vent rib, with starburst designs on the sides of the chamber. Scroll engraved frame, with scenes of a bowman on the right and a trap shooter on the left, with "ITHACA GUN CO." and "ITHACA, N.Y." on the sides. Fancy walnut stock, with checkered beavertail forearm and Fleur-de-Lis pistol grip, oval inscription plate and a decelerator recoil pad. Full choke, 2 3/4 inch chamber, 14 inch pull. BBL: 30 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 402891 Condition: Very good, with 90% of the original blue finish, showing the beginning of a gray patina around the muzzle and high edges, along with light handling marks. 40% original bright case color is visible on the frame, concentrated in the protected areas, silvering overall. Stock is excellent, with freshened finish and minor pressure dents and highly attractive grain. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3448 Engraved New Ithaca Model Grade 5E Double Barrel Trap Shotgun Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 Manufactured from 1926 to 1948. Dual ivory bead sights on a vent rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers, choked full/full, ejectors. Casehardened floral scroll engraved box lock action with engraved game bird scenes with silver inlays on the sides. Watertable marked "5" over "12" with the serial number and "PAT'D". Single trigger and tang mounted selector. Custom high comb checkered pistol grip stock with grip cap and solid Pachmayr Old English recoil pad with checkered forearm. Length of pull is 14 1/4 inches. BBL: 32 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 gauge Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 454002 Condition: Excellent. The barrels retain 97% blue finish showing some minor thinning. The action retains 95% original case colors. The replacement buttstock is fine with a filled repair near the lower tang and a few minor handling marks, with sharp checkering. The forearm is excellent with series of minor scratches near the tip and a couple minor dings, with overall crisp checkering.
Thumbnail 3449 Cased Beretta Silver Hawk Model Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 4,000.00 The concave smooth rib features a brass bead front sight and is stamped "BERETTA" near the rear end of the barrels. Barrels are choked modified and cylinder. The receiver, trigger guard and top lever are casehardened and engraved with floral patterns including a hawk in flight and the "SILVER HAWK" logo on the bottom of the receiver. The forearm is checkered, as is the straight grip of the buttstock. Length of pull approximately 13 7/8 inches. The underside of the barrels are factory marked "IC and IM", however both barrels have now been opened up to a "modified and cylinder" choked bores respectively. Included is a Beretta hard case and box numbered to the gun. BBL: 28 inch solid smooth rib Stock: checkered walnut Gauge: 20 Finish: blue/case Grips: Serial Number: S10694A Condition: Excellent. The shotgun retains virtually all of the original blue finish with vivid case colors. The wood is excellent with the checkering still sharp. The case and box are excellent with minor edge and corner wear on the box.
Thumbnail 3450 Engraved Merkel Over and Under 20 Gauge Shotgun Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 4,000.00 Solid matte rib with high visibility front sight, mid-bead sight, and rear notch sight. 2 3/4 inch chambers, auto ejectors, choked improved modified/improved modified. Scalloped box lock action with cross bolt, cocking indicators, double gold washed trigger, and tang safety. The action is engraved with fine scroll patterns and game scenes and maker marking on the underside, with scenes of a dog flushing out game birds on the right side. Fox and ducks on the left. Screw heads are engraved and the forearm latch assembly is casehardened and engraved. Checkered pistol grip stock with 3-piece forearm, raised cheekpiece, and vented Wiesbaden recoil pad. Length of pull is 15 inches. BBL: 28 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 20 Finish: blue/satin coin Grips: Serial Number: 43944 Condition: Excellent. The barrels retain 99% original blue finish with some very scattered light spotting. The action is a silver-gray. The wood is also excellent with a some very scattered minor handling marks. The checkering is crisp.
Thumbnail 3451 Beretta Model GR-4 Side by Side Shotgun with Box Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 2,000.00 Single bright bead sight on a matte vent rib, barrels chambered for 2 3/4 inch with full and modified chokes. Standard markings on barrels, single trigger, and tang safety selector. Action is floral engraved with a punch dot background. Mounted on a checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with black Beretta buttplate. Complete with box numbered to gun. BBL: 30 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 38373 Condition: Near new with only the slightest handling/storage marks. Box is good.
Thumbnail 3452 BSA Royal Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun with Box Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,300.00 This shotgun features a blue barrel with matte solid rib and single brass bead sight, 3 inch chambers with ejectors and Multi-3 choke system. Manufacturer and import markings on the rear of the barrel. The receiver is casehardened and covered in scroll and floral engraving. The trigger guard and lower tang are blue with a gold washed, single selective trigger. The forearm and straight grip stock are checkered walnut with a rubber recoil pad and spacer. Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. Complete with original box numbered to the gun and accessories. BBL: 28 inch solid rib Stock: checkered walnut Gauge: 20 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 60-03-5144-03 Condition: Near new condition with slight handling marks overall. The box is excellent.
Thumbnail 3453 Engraved Spanish Dakin Side Lock Double Barrel Shotgun Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Made in Spain by Union Armera S.L. Eibar and distributed in the U.S. by Dakin Gun Company. Hi Viz sight on matte vent rib, left barrel marked "UNION ARMERA S.L. EIBAR (MADE IN SPAIN)" and "DAKIN GUN COMPANY. SAN FRANCISCO. U.S.A.". The lower tang is marked "M 215" and the jeweled water table and the barrel flat are marked "U.A. 14038" and the inside of the forearm is marked "14038". Blue barrels, trigger guard and break lever with coin finished receiver and side plates. The receiver and side locks are extensively floral engraved with "DAKIN / GUN COMPANY" marked on the bottom in banners. The trigger guard, break lever and safety lever are also engraved. Chokes modified (tight) / improved modified, 3 inch chambers with ejectors. Single gold washed trigger with selector, tang mounted manual safety, cocking indicators and mounted with a checkered walnut beaver tail forearm and straight grip stock with a black plastic Dakin buttplate. Length of pull is 14 5/8 inches. BBL: 26 inch vent rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue/coin Grips: Serial Number: 14038 Condition: Excellent. The barrels, break lever and trigger guard retain 98% original blue finish with a few light scratches and handling marks on the barrels and some normal usage wear on the break lever. All of the coin finish remains, dulling slightly on the bottom of the receiver. The wood has been freshened with a coat of varnish and remains very good with several minor scuffs and scratches on the stock and overall some minor