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Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction #1038

October 06, 2021 to October 08, 2021
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Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction #1038

October 06, 2021 to October 08, 2021
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Auction Time Summary
Preview DayTuesday, Oct 5th10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SESSION IWednesday, Oct 6th9 AMLots 1 through 1100
SESSION IIThursday, Oct 7th9 AMLots 2000 through 3163
SESSION IIIFriday, Oct 8th9 AMLots 4000 through 5001

To Be Sold At Auction


Preview Day Tuesday October 5th
Open at 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SESSION I - Wednesday, October 6th
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 1 and 1100


SESSION II - Thursday, October 7th
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 2000 and 3163


SESSION III - Friday, October 8th
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 4000 and 5001

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Lot Contains 2 Items
Lot 766
Two U.S. Military Long Guns
"S-A-11-51" barrel, unmarked stock, green canvas sling. The finish consists of a green undercoat and a slick black topcoat, in the style of a "Teflon Garand" experimental anti-corrosion finish of 1950s vintage.
Curio and Relic
Caliber / Gauge: 30-06
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Lot 2798
Experimental U.S. 1901 Springfield Carbine Inscribed to Whelen
A representative example of a prototype Model 1901 carbine assembled utilizing later Model 1903 rifle parts and a modified Model 1898 Krag rear sight. Marked "11/LT./TOWNSEND WHELEN/30-03/1901" on top of the receiver. Townsend Whelen, later promoted to Colonel, was an avid big game hunter and author, having written dozens of books and hundreds of articles on guns and hunting. "B" marked behind the lower tang. Includes brass muzzle cap and Rock Island Arsenal leather sling. Pages 2-20 of the book "The Springfield Model 1903 Rifles" by Lieutenant Colonel William Brophy discusses the 1901 experimental rifles. Provenance: The George Moller Collection
Curio and Relic
Caliber / Gauge: 30-03
Lot 2812
Blued Experimental Series Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Pistol
This experimental series of pistols, like the demonstration series, are believed to have been produced sometime after mid-1943, and were primarily utilized to test changes in production with the goals of improving efficiency and quality. It is believed that less than 100 experimental pistols were produced in this series. Many of the pistols in this series show features that never made it to full production, such as No. ERRS 38, pictured on p. 315 of "Colt .45 Service Pistols: Models of 1911 and 1911A1" by Clawson, which is fitted with an experimental pair of black plastic grips. This example, No. ERRS 35, appears to have been a test of a more polished blue finish, which was a major departure from the matte parkerized finish present on most Remington-Rand produced 1911A1 pistols. Provenance: The Dr. Robert Azar Collection
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Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP
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Lot 4633
Experimental U.S. Springfield 1901 Second Type Bolt Action Rifle
A fine representative example of a prototype Model 1901 second pattern rifle assembled from parts utilizing an unmarked Model 1901 receiver, an 1888 Trapdoor front ramrod bayonet ferrule, modified 1898 Krag rear sight, modern replica stock, and various modified later Model 1903 rifle parts. Two "Eagle head" marks ahead of the floor plate and behind the trigger guard. Pages 2-20 of he book "The Springfield Model 1903 Rifles" by Lieutenant Colonel William Brophy discusses the 1901 experimental rifles. The description of the 1901 Experimental rifles indicates significant variations in the features and markings of these rifles. Brophy lists thirteen actual surviving 1901 Experimental rifles serial numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 26, 28 and 29 in the Springfield Armory Museum or private collections. Springfield Armory Model 1901 experimental rifles are historically significant as the predecessor to the Model 1903 rifle. Includes Rock Island Arsenal leather sling and ramrod bayonet. Provenance: The George Moller Collection
Curio and Relic
Caliber / Gauge: 30 CF
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Lot 4634
U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 Cutaway Rifle with Bayonet
"SA/12-13" barrel. "JFC" cartouche stock. Non-factory cutaway using service rifle. Includes extensively restored 1909 experimental Bolo Bayonet with rewelded, reattched blade and sheath. Only 50-100 1909 Bolo bayonets estimated to have been manufactured. Provenance: The George Moller Collection
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Caliber / Gauge: 30-06 Springfield
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