Premier Firearms Auction #70

May 05, 2017 to May 07, 2017

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Premier Firearms Auction #70

May 05, 2017 to May 07, 2017

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Documented Webley Fosbery Self-Cocking Revolver in Scarce .38 ACP with Holster Sold to British Indian Army Officer

Lot 367

Webley Fosbery Self-Cocking Revolver Sold to British Officer

Manufactured in limited quantities at the turn of the 20th century, the Webley-Fosbery uses a novel recoil driven operating system. The pistol is divided into two main components; an upper frame carrying the barrel, cylinder, and the hammer is mated to the lower grip frame and single action trigger and disconnector assembly on a spring loaded track. On discharge the recoil energy drives the entire upper frame back along the track recocking the hammer and advancing the cylinder. This example is chambered in scarce .38 ACP caliber. A total of 417 of these revolvers were originally manufactured in .38 ACP, but it is estimated that only 200 left the factory. The accompanying serial number research letter from Richard Milner Ltd. states that the revolver was sold by P. Webley & Son on September 19, 1903, to The Army & Navy Co-operative Stores Limited of London who sold the revolver to Major Campbell of the Indian Army on February 16, 1904. Major Campbell is General Sir Frederick Campbell (1860-1943). When he bought the revolver in early 1904, he was serving as the commanding officer for the 40th Pathans (1899-1906), an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. While with the 40th Pathans, he participated in the Younghusband Expedition to Tibet (December 1903-September 1904). This expedition was a British invasion for the purpose of resolving a border dispute between Tibet and Sikkim and originated out of fears of a perceived Russian threat to British interests in India. The march to Lhase in August 1904 (which Campbell took part in) caused the Dalai Lama to flee to safety, ironically to China. Other career highlights include: second in command during the Malakand campaign in 1897 and during operations in Mamund country from 1897-98, and commanding officer of the Guides Infantry, Buner, North West Frontier in 1898 and 1 Peshawar Division from 1915-1919. He retired in 1920. The frame has "WEBLEY FOSBERY" and the W&S winged bullet logo followed by "38 AUTOMATIC" on the left side and an overstruck serial number on the right side ("7336" over "1126" believed to be a factory error; factory letter has serial number "1126"). The barrel is marked "ARMY & NAVY CSL." The leather flap holster is unmarked.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 AUTO

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Lot 528

Winchester Deluxe Model 1910 .401 Self-Loading Rifle

Also known as a "fancy finish model." Manufactured in 1919. Features a replacement beaded blade front sight, flat top sporting rear sight, checkered high grade forearm and semi-pistol grip buttstock with hard rubber shotgun buttplate, and standard markings.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 401 SL

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Factory Engraved Baker Gun & Forging Co. Elite Grade Single Barrel Trap Shotgun

Lot 581

Baker Gun & Forging Co - Trap

Manufactured between 1915 and 1919. Dual bead sights on the matte, vent rib barrel with a 3 inch chamber, ejector, and a Poly-Choke adjustable choke system. The receiver features broad leafy scroll surrounded by game scenes of ducks on the right and a retriever dog on the left. The barrel flat and receiver feature matching serial numbers and are marked "ELITE". Mounted on a checkered forearm and flared pistol grip stock with a vented Jostam recoil pad. The stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 1 3/4 inches; length of pull 13 inches.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Gold Damascene Embellished Gabilondo y Urresti Bufalo Model Semi-Automatic Vest Pocket Pistol with Pearl Grips

Lot 684

Gabilondo y Urresti Bufalo Pistol, Gold Damascene/Engraved

Manufactured about 1919-1925, the Bufalo(sic) draws its overall layout and design from the Browning FN 1910 semi-automatic pistol. The frame, grip safety, and especially the slide are decorated with fine damascene gold panels, with thick dotted borders and floral motifs overall, around and among the standard proof markings and the two line patent, model and caliber markings. The right side of the slide is marked "MADE IN SPAIN", and "FLK" on the right side of the frame and the front strap. Grips are smooth mother of pearl with gold "Indian head/1857" medallions. Information from the consignor attributes the pistol to the estate of a "F.L. Kennedy" in October of 1975.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 auto

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M. P. Marked Colt New Service Double Action Revolver with Holster Rig

Lot 2313

M. P. Marked Colt New Service Revolver with Holster Rig

This revolver does not have a military model on the butt; instead, it is marked "M. P." at the heel, and the back strap is numbered "NO 2773." An intertwined "MP" is also marked on the left side of the back strap, and a lanyard loop is fitted to the butt. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police utilized .455 Webley Colt New Service revolvers until 1919 and then adopted .45 Colt New Service revolvers and received shipment into the 1940s. The grip frame also has other small inspection type markings, and the triangular "VP" proofmark is on the left side of the trigger guard. The left side of the barrel has "NEW SERVICE 45 COLT," and the top of the barrel has the two-line address and patent marking. The matching serial number is on the frame facing the crane and on the crane. The face of the cylinder has an "8" and a star. The grips have silver Colt medallions. The brown leather rig is the correct style for a R.C.M.P. "mountie" and is marked "38" and "J. E. LORTIE CO. LTD./MONTREAL" near the buckle and includes a shoulder strap, military style holster, and an ammunition pouch with 12 cartridge loops and "17394" written inside the flap.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 Colt

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Rapid Fire Model 1919 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Tripod, Crank Mechanism and Accessories

Lot 2434

Rapid Fire 1919 Crank Action 'Browning' Rifle w/Accessories

Manufactured by Rapid Fire of Troy, Ohio as a semi-automatic reproduction of the famous Browning 1919 Machine Gun. Combination quick-detach base and ammo can carrier has been mounted in the pintle position, with a standard ammo can on the left side and a can folded and welded to serve as a belt/link catcher on the right (lids not included). A crank-operated speed firing mechanism is mounted to the conventional rear grip. Included with the lot is a folding tripod field mount with 360 degree traverse and screw-action elevation (compatible with the mount assembly on the 1919), two each of canvas ammunition belts, a large number of disintegrating metal belt links, a large Gun Guard brand case and a soft canvas bag.

Documentation

Has Box

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 308

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U.S. Ordnance Company Model 1919 Semi-Automatic "Browning Machine Gun" with Field Mount and Tools

Lot 2458

U S Ordnance 1919 Semi-Automatic 'Browning' with Tripod

Manufactured using a semi-automatic-only side plate produced in Sparks, Nevada by U.S. Ordnance. Blade front and folding adjustable rear sights, with the maker's nomenclature on the right side plate, a swiveling carry handle at the rear of the dust cover, and a pair of spade grips with a thumb-trigger. Included with the gun is an Evans brand M2 field mount, a headspace gauge, small wrench, and a copy of a manual on assembling semi-auto Browning copies.

Documentation

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 7.62 Nato

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Scarce Post-World War II U.S. M37 Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R Light Machine Gun with Cradle and Tripod

Lot 2480

Post-WW II U.S. M37 Full Auto Class III C&R Light Machine Gun

This is an example of a very desirable, late production M37 light machine gun. This model was developed in the late 1940s/early 1950s, by SACO-Lowell Division that was basically an updated/improved Browning 1919. Improvements were made to the bolt and feed mechanism that allowed it to be switched from a left to right hand feed, which made it a perfect candidate for use as a coaxially mounted tank machine gun. They were primarily used on the M48 and M60 Patton medium tanks. It was also still employed in a flex-mounted version as an infantry weapon when equipped with the standard sights mounted on top of the receiver and a tripod of some type. It has the standard medium weight barrel with a perforated barrel jacket with this example being a "flex-mounted" version as it is equipped with the tangent rear sight, a side mounted cocking lever and is mounted in a 1917A1 cradle and tripod. The side of the receiver is marked: "No. 6917 U.S. INSP. RRA/GUN MACHINE CAL .30 M37/U.S. PROPERTY/MFG. by SACO-LOWELL SHOP/ BA4 - 4/69". The right front side of the receiver is also stamped with a very small: "INTER-AMERICAN/IMPORT-EXPORT CO.". The cradle includes the T&E mechanism and both the cradle and tripod both have a small US Ordnance Shell and Flame proofmark. This includes one cloth machine belt.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 30-06

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Aviator Charles Lindbergh Signed Presentation Copy of "The Spirit of St. Louis" Number 6 and Aviation Themed Sheet Music Collection

Lot 2517

Charles Lindbergh Signed Copy of 'The Spirit of St. Louis' No. 6

Offered here is a signed presentation edition of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh's autobiographical account of his 1927 solo trans-Atlantic flight, "The Spirit of St. Louis." Published in 1953, the book is numbered 6 and singed by Lindbergh and by the publisher, Charles Scribner IV, on the presentation leaf. This book is rarely found with both Lindbergh's and Scribner's signatures. Having both signatures makes it highly likely that this book was a publisher's presentation copy. Charles Scribner's Sons is best known for publishing works by some of America's greatest authors such as Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Kurt Vonnegut, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and Thomas Wolfe. A 17"x14" print of photographs of Lindbergh and the "Spirit of St. Louis" monoplane is also included. The sheet music consists of 32 pieces of sheet music inspired by aviation such as ballooning, airships, bi- and mono-planes and Lindbergh's trans-Atlantic flight. The collection dates to about the middle of the 19th century through the 1960s. Titles include: "Aerial Polka" circa 1854, "Up in a Balloon" circa 1869, "Come Take an Trip in My Air Ship" circa 1904, "Ride Me in a Big Balloon" circa 1910, "King of the Air" circa 1910, "Come Josephine in My Flying Machine" circa 1910, "My Skylark Love" 1913, "My Wife's Up in an Airship circa 1911, "That Aeroplane Glide" Circa 1912, "Up in Your Old Biplane" circa 1912, "Wait Till You Get Them Up in the Air Boys" circa 1919, "Hello Lindy (The Official Spirit of St. Louis Welcome Song) circa 1927, "Lindbergh (The Eagle of the U.S.A.) circa 1927, "Lucky Lindy" circa 1927, "I Am a Knight of the Open Way" circa 1937, "Hang Up!" circa 1954 and "Up, Up and Away" circa 1967. A World War I era U.S. propaganda poster asking Americans to send more food to the "war stricken people" of Europe is also included.

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Lot 2628

Excellent Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1919. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block address and patent dates on the left side of the slide ahead of the Rampant Colt and "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the opposite side, and "1/VP" and "96" markings on the trigger guard. proofs on the frame, slide and barrel. Finished in a full royal blue overall, with a casehardened thin spur hammer, smooth trigger, checkered grips with Colt banners and imprints, a lanyard swivel on the left side of the frame and a full blue magazine.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 ACP

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U.S. Aviation Section, Signal Corps Pilot's Uniform Linked to the Famed Polish Kosciuszko Squadron

Lot 2653

U.S. Aviation Section Uniform Linked to the Kosciuszko Squadron

Offered here is a U.S. Aviation Section, Signal Corps pilot's uniform that includes the olive green wool tunic and trousers. The tunic has buttons displaying the United States seal, U.S. silver pilot wings pinned to the left breast, Republic of Poland metal insignia of a crowned eagle pinned to the right breast, 2nd Lieutenant bars on the shoulder tabs and two "U.S." and two Aviation Section officer insignia of a winged globe over torch and crossed flags are pinned to the collar. The trousers have bakelite buttons and drawstrings at the leg bottoms. The trousers and tunic lack maker labels. The Aviation Section of the Signal Corps was created by Congress on 18 July 1914 and went on to conduct Army aviation activities during World War I until it was replaced by the Army Air Service in May 1918. The Polish insignia displayed on this tunic shows that the American pilot fought with the Polish 7th Air Escadrille better known as the Kosciuszko Squadron. As one of the units of the Polish Air Force during the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1921, the Kosciuszko Squadron was formed by U.S. volunteers eager to fight the Bolsheviks in Poland after World War I. The squadron conducted over 400 combat flights, making it one of the most active Polish squadrons during the Polish-Soviet War. Two period aviation photographs are also included.

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World War I Period Uniform Set of a U.S. Naval Aviator

Lot 2654

WWI-Pattern U.S. Naval Aviator Ensign's Uniform

1) U.S. Navy tunic, green twill construction with a maker's tag for A. Schuman & Company of Boston, Massachusetts, below the collar and a pair of script letter tags reading "F.R." on the inside of the left breast, as well as the signature WWI/'doughboy' style high collar. The buttons are gilt brass with Rause & Co. (New York State) maker's marks, the shoulder boards are black felt hand-stitched to the tunic with an Ensign's rank depicted with a wide silver ribbon and a thick silver bullion line officer's star, a gilt set of U.S. Navy pilot's wings sits above the left breast pocket, and the left cuff features a gold bullion Overseas Service chevron (indicating 6 months abroad). 2) "Riding breech" style trousers, green twill construction with brown bakelite buttons, nickel adjustment strap hardware, and "FERDINAND/ROSENBERGER" hand-marked inside the waistband. Notes from the consignor attribute "F.R." and Ferdinand Rosenberger as Ferdinand A. Rosenberger, who appears on the U.S. Navy officer rolls in 1919 as an Ensign with the Naval Reserve Force. During this era naval aviation was in its infancy, and U.S. Navy flight assets saw use in World War One for shore defense and anti-submarine patrols. Though his exact wartime exploits are unrecorded, the Overseas Service chevron suggests that Rosenberger was one of the aviators sent to France during the war.

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1914 Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Canadian Officer Inscription and Colt Factory Letter with Scarce Mills Web Holster and Belt

Lot 2656

Early Colt 1911 with Factory Inscription

This is an example of a 1914 production Colt Government Model pistol that was shipped to Canada in 1914. This specific pistol was part of a 1000 gun shipment sent to Quebec, Canada, that was subsequently engraved on the slide: "Major A. M. Ross. 1 st C.M.R." A short biography included with this pistol lists Andrew Ross as having been born in Manitoba in Oct 1880. He attended the University of Manitoba and served with the Strathcona Horse during the Boer War in approximately 1901. After the war, he attended law school and was called to the bar in 1905. He later served with the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 1st C.M.R. "Fort Garry Horse" on the Imperial general Staff from 1914-1919. After WWI, he practiced law in Winnipeg and was made a "King's Counsel" in 1929. He died in 1943. Prior the U.S. entering WWI, Congress passed the Neutrality Act in 1914, so it is assumed that in 1914 Colt was shipping these 1911 pistols to Canada as commercial pistols to circumvent the law. These early Colt Government Models were some of the best pistols produced by Colt, as they have tight, butter smooth actions and trigger pulls. There are no British or Canadian proofs; however, as noted, it is accompanied by a Colt letter dated April 2012 validating this as being shipped to Canada. The slide has the standard two-line Colt address and patent markings ending in 1913 and the "Colt Rampant Horse" behind the slide serrations. The right side is marked with the noted inscription below the ejection port and "COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE. 45" in front of the inscription. The right side of the frame is marked "GOVERNMENT MODEL" over the "C" prefix serial number. The top of the barrel is marked only with a single "P" proof towards the front edge of the chamber. It has the early walnut diamond pattern checkered grips. The slide is fitted with its early style 1914 type front and rear sight, and it has the early features such as the flat mainspring housing, wide Colt hammer with borderless checkering, checkered slide stop release, early 1914 type checkered thumb safety, long smoother side trigger and short horned grip safety. It has an original half-tone lanyard loop magazine Comes with an original 1914 dated Mills web holster and belt. The Ordnance Department purchased only 75 of these holsters for field trials.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Two World War I U.S. Army Signal Corps Aviation Section Officer's Tunics

Lot 2669

Two WWII Aviation Section/Signal Corps Flight Officer Uniforms

Both tunics are of the World War One era high collar wool twill pattern, and bear collar badges for the Aviation Section of the Army Signals Corps as well as early silver bullion pilot's wings above the left breast pocket. Before earning their status as an individual corps of the Army, the flight assets of the Army were subordinate to the Signal Corps. 1) Army tunic with trousers, outfitted with an Aviation Section Major. No maker's marks are visible on the inside though the left sleeve bears a bullion/embroidered Third Army insignia above a pair of Overseas Service chevrons, indicating a year abroad. The collar is fitted with brass "U.S.R." pins near the Aviation Section pins, and the left pocket is fitted with a French Croix du Guerre, a Sons of Union Veterans War Service Medal, a small Aviation Section pin and a World War One Victory Medal with bars for Aisne, Champaine-Marne, Aisne-Marne, Meuse-Argonne, and "DEFENSIVE SECTOR" (for general combat). Tucked inside the right breast pocket is a silk handkerchief, decorated with an American flight roundel, the 3rd Army insignia, and the text "Fourth Air Park" and "Coblenz 1919"; Coblenz was occupied by the Third Army and French forces immediately after the Armistice was enacted, with the intention of immediately resuming combat operations against the Germans if peace talks broke down, and the aviation units of the 3rd would be at the heart of the post-WWI Army Air Service. 2) Paris-made First Lieutenant's tunic, bearing tags for Buisson & Delorme inside the collar and the left breast pocket, with a set of silver finished rank bars, a blue felt/silver bullion shoulder insignia for the III Corps, and a set of four silver service chevrons (2 years service. Neither of the original owners of these uniforms have been identified, though #1 is attributed to a Dallas flight museum.

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Scarce U.S.M.C. Model 1903A1 Springfield Rifle with Unertl Telescopic Sight (M1941 Sniper Rifle)

Lot 2687

Springfield Armory U.S. 1903A1 Rifle Unertl Telescopic Sight

Springfield Model 1903A1 rifle manufactured circa 1943 with a U.S.M.C. Sedgley barrel dated "8-41" fitted with an Unertl "USMC/SNIPER" 8x telescopic sight with target mounts. The rifle has the typical Model 1941 Sniper features which include a WWII replacement handguard milled to provide clearance for the scope blocks, Unertl "O" and "E" scope blocks mounted on the barrel and receiver that are 7.2 inches center to center, blue serial numbered bolt, replacement "C" stock with circled "P" proof mark on the inside of the pistol grip but no Ordnance final inspection marks, modified trigger guard and a fixture mark on the underside of the barrel. The scope block opening on the handguard is correctly hand finished and the rear scope block is mounted flush against the rear sight base. The barrel has the pipe wrench marks adjacent to the rear sight base which are typical of the Sedgley barrels installed on U.S.M.C. service rifles. The receiver has the additional gas port ("Hatcher Hole") on the left side of the receiver which is found on virtually all WWII U.S.M.C. Model 1903 rifles and the late style "NS" marked bolt has two gas ports. The rifle has a post WWI buttplate with deep checkering, post war rear sight with leaf that lacks the 2,850 yard volley notch that was eliminated circa 1919 with flat faced windage and elevation knobs, grooved trigger and "CV" marked extractor. The safety has pre-WWI Roman serifed markings and the magazine cut-off is fully parkerized and has the later Gothic markings. The rifle has the original dark gray-green parkerized finish that is typical of pre-WWII Springfield Armory weapons. The bolt has a dark black/blue finish. The Unertl telescopic sight has the original commercial blue finish and is marked "J. UNERTL/USMC-SNIPER/2301" just ahead of the eyepiece locking ring. The power designation "8" is stamped on the top of the eyepiece locking ring. The aluminum mounts have the correct black finish. The scope has a fine cross-wire reticle and is complete with the steel screw-on lens covers. The walnut stock and forearm are oil finished. The rifle is complete with a russet Model 1907 sling and oiler in the butt-trap. The Model 1941 Sniper rifle was the Marines attempt to field a precision sniper rifle utilizing a Model 1903A1 National Match rifle with an Unertl target telescopic sight. The Model 1941 Snipers were manufactured by the Ordnance Section of the Marine Corps Depot of Supplies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1943. Total production of Model 1941 Sniper rifles is unknown but was less than 2,000 rifles. The first approximately 1,000 rifles were based on Model 1903A1 National Match/Model 1903 NM and star-gauged Model 1903/Model 1903A1 "Special Target" rifles in the Marine inventory. When the supply of National Match and Special Target rifles was exhausted selected components that met pre-war National Match specifications were used to assemble Model 1941 Sniper rifles. The Sedgley contract barrels purchased by the U.S.M.C. were available to the Philadelphia Ordnance Section and presumably were installed on late production Model 1941 Sniper rifles like this example. The Model 1941 Sniper rifles first saw action with the Marine Raiders in the Solomon Islands and the 2nd Marine Division on Tarawa in late 1943. Neither operation lent itself to extensive use of snipers and based on after action reports from the field, the Marines discontinued production of the Model 1941 Sniper rifles. However, the Model 1941 Sniper rifles remained the primary Marine sniper rifle during both WWII and the Korean Conflict. Despite the relatively fragile Unertl telescopic sight the Model 1903 Sniper was probably the most accurate sniper rifle in service during WWII.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 06

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U.S. Army Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic "Black Army" Pistol

Lot 2699

U.S. Colt 1911 Pistol, 1919 Manufacture

Manufactured in 1919. Blade front and flat top notch rear sights, the two-line/two-block address and patent dates on the left side of the slide divided by the Rampant Colt, the Army nomenclature on the reverse, U.S. Property marked and "eagle head/S12" proofed frame, a long smooth trigger, wide checkered hammer, short grip safety, smooth mainspring housing, an unmarked pinned base two-tone magazine, and an "MB" marked barrel. These post-WWI Colt 1933s are nicknamed "Black Army" due to the almost black finish.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Desirable Post-World War I Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Kerr Sling and Other Accessories

Lot 2711

Winchester 1897 Trench Shotgun 12 Gauge

This is a fine example of a post-WWI Winchester Model 1897 Trench Gun manufactured at the very end of 1919 or early 1920. It has the correct WWI style solid frame receiver, six-hole handguard with narrow gauge wire sling swivel, and the high comb stock. The shotgun falls into the generally accepted serial number range of approximately E620000 to E730000 for WWI US Army contract trench shotguns. This example is not "US" surcharged, but most WWI trench shotguns were not originally stamped with the a "US" marking. Most that are were restamped after WWI while being stored in one of the Army depots. These were also sold as commercial shotguns by Winchester, so we cannot guarantee it to be an actual "U.S." purchase. The left side of the bayonet lug portion that surrounds the barrel is marked: "PAT. Jan. 15. & Mar. 19. 1918," and the barrel has the typical two-line Winchester patent and address markings located on the left side followed by "12 GA." and "cyl". The pump handle slide bar is correctly marked "MODEL 1897/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT.OFF." A single oval Winchester proof is stamped on the top of the barrel just ahead of the receiver and again on top of the receiver. The serial number (E686965) is located on the underside of the receiver in front of the ejection port. The stock and slide handle are walnut, and the stock, as noted, is an unmarked high comb version that is fitted with an original Winchester black plastic buttplate with the Winchester logo in the center. The pump handle and stock have an oil finish, and it is complete with a Kerr 1917 pattern no buckle web sling. The length of pull is 13 3/4 inches. Comes with a U.S. 1917 dated Winchester bayonet and scabbard, a M1917 shotshell pouch dated 1918 on the inside of the flap, one box of 25 shells of 12 gauge Winchester 00 buckshot, one sealed box of 10 shells of 12 gauge Remington 00 buckshot and one sealed box of 10 shells of 12 gauge Olin 00 buckshot.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Excellent Early Winchester Model 52 Bolt Action Target Rifle with Unertl Scope and Book

Lot 3180

Winchester 52-Rifle Rifle 22 LR

Produced from 1929 to 1932. Standard markings, including the Winchester proofs on the left side of the barrel and receiver. The barrel is fitted with a raised blade front sight and a 1 1/4" Unertl 10X scope with Unertl mounts adjustable for windage and elevation. The receiver is fitted with a folding leaf sight adjustable for windage and elevation and marked with the 1919 and 1920 patent dates. Included is Herbert G. Houze's "THE WINCHESTER MODEL 52" book.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Dixson Machine Model 1919A4 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Tripod and Accessories

Lot 3377

Dixson 1919A4 'Browning' Rifle with Tripod

Manufactured using a combination of a new-production right side plate and assorted commercial and military surplus components. Folding blade and ladder sights, mixed Israeli/US nomenclature on some components, cosmetic Saginaw Steering Gear nomenclature on the side plate, and the real address on the lower interior of the plate. A spade grip/thumb trigger assembly is installed on the rear of the receiver, and the rifle is fitted with a pintle and traverse/elevation mechanism combination compatible with the included Allied Armament M2 tripod. Also included with the lot is an extra rear grip assembly (standard checkered single grip) and an ammo can full of disintegrating belt links.

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 30

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Extremely Rare Dual Navy Mounted AN-M2 .30 Cal Class III/NFA C&R Machine Guns with Original Navy MK II Mod 3 Aircraft Mount with Ultra Rare Early Navy MK 9 Mod 1 Illuminated Electronic Gun Sight-A) Colt Manufactured AN-M2 Light Machine Gun

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 3436

Ultra Rare Colt An-M2 Class III/NFA MG with Mount

Wow! What a beautiful all original early WWII fixed-dual mounted AN-M2 anti-aircraft gun mount set that is complete with Colt produced and Browning produced AN-M2 air cooled light machine guns. This ultra rare set also includes an original Navy MKII Mod 3 gun mount with the Navy MK9 Mod 1 electronic gun sight. This complete gun mount set is exactly what was used in the rear mounted position of the famous Douglas SBD Dauntless diver bomber. The Dauntless was developed in 1935-37 with the first production plane being completed in 1940 by the Douglas Aircraft Company. These were some of the very first generation U.S. dive bombers that were used throughout WWII by the Navy, USMC and even by the USAAF (A-24 Banshee). The Dauntless was big and slow but highly maneuverable, and it could lay 500lb bombs right down the smokestack of a Japanese ship. It had a high, very strong and very wide wing which provided great lift capability that featured the distinctive large perforated split flaps or "dive-brakes" that eliminate tail buffeting during diving maneuvering. This allowed the plane to enter a vertical dive and then be able to pull out in the last critical seconds after releasing its bomb. To help defend the plane from rear attacks in regular level flight it was fitted with a set of fixed-dual mounted AN-M2 .30 caliber machine guns mounted directly behind the pilot which can clearly be seen in WWII Navy film battle footage. The AN-M2 was a lightweight development of the famous Browning 1919 machine gun that used a very similar receiver group fitted with a lightweight barrel with a perforated barrel jacket which allowed for cooling during flight. They were with a solenoid or electronic firing mechanism in lieu of the standard pistol grip/trigger mechanism. They could also be switched from left to right hand feed which made it perfect for this application. The side plate of this machine gun (the A Lot) is correctly marked: "BROWNING MACHINE GUN/CAL .30 M2/COLT MFG. HARTFORD CONN. U.S.A." The complete fixed-mount includes both the right and left hand ammunition feed boxes, the front glacis armour shield/plate, the spent cartridge ejection chute mounted between the guns, the dual folding fixed anti-aircraft sights also mounted between the guns, the individual side mounted charging handles and associated spring mechanisms for each gun, the dual pistol grip electronic controls (there is no additional wiring, motors or solenoids) and of course the rare Navy MK9 Mod 1 (12 volt) illuminated gun sight that was originally based on the Barr & Strout GJ3 illuminated Free Sight. This sight is probably considered as a first generation illuminated sight that was eventually incorporated in all the Navy guns (both aircraft and deck mounted) in one version or another. The upper optical sight cover has a large painted/stamped Navy/Anchor inspector mark with the lower electronic power box, nomenclature plate reads: "BUR of ORD/ILLUMINATED SIGHT/MK 9 MOD 1/inspector HTM/No. 34950/AMERICAN CYSTOSCOPE MAKERS NY." As noted, this beautiful gun sight is all complete with the glass complete (we have not energized the sight to see if it works). This beautiful and very rare fixed-mounted dual aircraft sight set also includes a standing pedestal/deck mount that has a correct style pintel mounted on top. The mount itself stands approximately 60 inches tall and weighs approximately 200 lbs., so its big and rigid.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 30-06

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Lot 3440

Fully Automatic Class III/NFA CATCO 1919A4 Machine Gun

This an excellent example of a desirable, fully automatic, class III/NFA M1919A4 light machine gun. The wonderful example was remanufactured using a combination of original GI and newly manufactured parts mated to a new manufactured "CATCO" side plate. The side of the receiver is marked "CATCO-NAPA CA/5047/BROWNING 1919". The original US Government model was developed by John Browning, shortly after WWI and was actually an improved version of the M1917A1 water cooled MG. The major difference being that this model was an "air cooled" version that used a perforated barrel jacket versus the large water cooled barrel jacket. It is a man portable, general purpose, light duty MG that served in both the squad and platoon levels, was mounted in Jeeps and even used as an aircraft model by the Air Force, in a fixed wing, air-cooled aircraft version. These were an extremely reliable and robust MG that saw service in three major U.S. conflicts (WWII, Korea and Vietnam) as well as numerous smaller conflicts by several American allies, that spanned over 50 years. They fired from a closed bolt using a non-disintegrating cloth belt and were equipped with a fully adjustable tangent rear sight with a fold down front sight mounted on the front of the receiver. This example uses and comes with an original Belgian, three leg, folding tripod, that does not require a pintle or T&E mechanism. It comes with an extra barrel extension, a correct Israeli marked "headspace & timing" gauge, with instruction article and two ruptured shell extractors.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 30-06

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Desirable Class III/NFA Colt Model 38B Medium Machine Gun with Cradle T&E Tripod and DLO Marked Side Plate

Lot 3442

DLO - MG38B Class III/NFA Machine Gun

This is a desirable example of basically an updated commercial version of the original US M1917 water cooled machine gun, produced and sold by the Colt Firearms Company. The 1917 machine gun was developed towards the end of WWI and was used throughout the 1920s and 30s and eventually into WWII before being replaced by the air cooled 1919A4 machine gun. The "38B" was the commercial version of the 1917 machine gun as sold by the Colt Firearms Division after WWI, using Browning's original patent design. The Colt model was sold to some South American countries, primarily Argentina and even to Norway. This example has "D.L.O. Stamford CT." stamped on the underside of the side plate. The Colt model can be easily recognized by the large tubular water jacket on the outside of the barrel, (like the 1917 model) with the addition of a set of spade grips instead of the single pistol grip and they are equipped with a huge ladder rear sight (looks like a 1903 Springfield sight on steroids) that is graduated, 1-32 (100-3200 yards) with a single blade front sight. The side plate is marked "COLT AUTOMATIC MACHINE GUN/MODEL MG38B CAL .30" over Brownings Patent number and the Colt factory address over serial number "114720'. It is complete with a 1917A1 cradle, T&E mechanism, tripod and one cloth belt.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 30-06

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William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) Presentation Inscribed Colt Model 1903 Hammerless 32 Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter

Lot 3563

Colt 1903 Pistol 32 ACP

Manufactured in 1904. The Colt factory letter that accompanies the pistol states it was one of 25 shipped from Colt to M. Hartley & Co., New York, New York, on March 31, 1904. The right side of the frame is engraved "Dr. Robert Jones, from Col. W.F. Cody. 1904." in a single line above the trigger guard (Writer has inspected the inscription and believes it to be absolutely genuine). The pistol has a blue finish. The barrel is blued with a polished chamber. The two-piece checkered hard rubber grips have "COLT" embossed in a scalloped panel at the top and the circled Rampant Colt trademark at the bottom. The magazine has a full blue finish. The left side of the slide is roll-stamped with "BROWNING'S PATENT"/PAT'D APRIL 20, 1897" in a two line block followed by "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO/ HARTFORD.CONN. U.S.A." in a second, two line block. The circled Rampant Colt trademark is stamped behind the serrations of the left side of the slide. The right side of the slide is roll-stamped: "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" in two lines. The serial number, "7379", is located on the left side of the frame. Material that accompanies the pistol indicates that Sir Robert Jones (1858-1933) was an English Surgeon who practiced at the Royal Southern Hospital in Liverpool until 1905. During WWI he was appointed Director-General of Military Orthopedics, was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1919, and was later made a Baronet. The material includes a letter from the Buffalo Bill Museum that states there is no correspondence in the Buffalo Bill Museum between William F. Cody and Dr. Jones but states that the pistol might have been presented to Dr. Jones during the Wild West Show's 1904 English tour.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 ACP

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Excellent Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot 3574

Colt 1903 Pocket Hammer Pistol 38 ACP

Produced in 1919. Fixed sights, with the two-line, two-block address and patents on the left side of the slide ahead of the Rampant Colt, caliber marking on the right, and a matching serial number on the underside, and the trigger guard is marked "1/VP" and "48". Fitted with a casehardened hammer, Colt royal blue small parts, checkered hard rubber grips with Colt banners and Rampant Colts, and a full blue magazine marked "CAL. 38/COLT" on the pinned base.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 ACP

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Lot 3582

Colt 1902 Military Pistol

Manufactured in 1919. Fixed sights, with the two-block, patent/address markings and Rampant Colt on the left side on the slide, "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right, and rear serrations. The trigger guard is marked "1/VP" on the left and "48" on the right, with a matching serial number on the underside of the slide. It has a casehardened spur hammer, royal blue trigger, "CAL.38/COLT" marked full blue magazine and a pair of checkered "COLT" grips.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 ACP

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Colt Military Model 1902 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot 3588

Colt - 1902

Manufactured in 1919. Standard two-line/two-block patent and address marking on the left side of the slide followed by the Rampant Colt behind the serrations and the two-line caliber notation on the right side. Blued finish overall with nitre blue small parts and a casehardened checkered spur hammer. The left side of the grip frame is fitted with a lanyard loop and checkered grips with the Rampant Colt in the center and "COLT" in banners across the top. Includes a two-tone blue "MIL./COLT/38 CAL" marked magazine.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 Colt auto

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Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot 3589

Colt 1903 Pocket Hammer Pistol

Manufactured in 1919. Fixed sights, with the two-line, two-block address and patents on the left side of the slide ahead of the Rampant Colt and caliber marking on the right, and the trigger guard is marked "1/VP" and "35". Fitted with a casehardened hammer, Colt royal blue small parts, checkered hard rubber grips with Colt banners and Rampant Colts, and a full blue magazine marked "CAL. 38/COLT" on the pinned base.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 Colt auto

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Desirable U.S. Springfield Armory 1903 Mark I Rifle Rig Complete with Pedersen Device, Magazine, Ammunition Cartridge Belt, Magazine Pouch, Canteen, Documentation and Bayonet -A) Springfield 1903 Mark I Bolt Action Rifle

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 3615

U.S. Springfield M1903 Mark I w/Pedersen Device and Equipment

This is a rare example of a U.S. Springfield Armory 1903 Mark I rifle rig that includes the very rare 1918 Pedersen Device. This complete set consists of: 1) the Springfield M1903 Mark I rifle, 2) an original Pedersen Device (serial number 962), 3) an original Pedersen 40-round magazine, 4) one carton of 200 rounds of "CAL. 30 AUTO. PISTOL BALL CARTRIDGES MODEL OF 1918", specifically for the Pedersen Device, (5) two canvas magazine pouches, both marked "R.I.A./7-19", (6) a canvas bolt carrier pouch marked "R.I.A./1919" (designed to carry the 1903 bolt when the Pedersen device is installed), (7) a 1918 canvass belt marked "LONG 6-18", 8) a 1905E1 bayonet and scabbard marked SA/1918 and a WWI canteen and cover, and 9) a desirable reproduction combination installation /disassembly tool. This lot also includes a photocopy of the Ordnance Boards evaluation of this device in 1917/18, photocopies of the U.S. patent drawings of the Pedersen device. The M1918 device was designed by John Pedersen c. 1917 and was specifically designed to convert the 1903 bolt action rifle into a semi-automatic rifle by simply replacing the standard 1903 bolt with the Pedersen device and inserting one of the special magazines. This device utilized a low velocity, .30 caliber cartridge designed by Pedersen. His concept was to provide rifle-equipped infantryman with a weapon that produced a high volume of semi-automatic fire in the assault but retained the capability of providing long range firepower of a standard infantry rifle. The M1903 Mark I rifle had an oval ejection port in the left side of the receiver, special stock modified to accommodate the ejection port, special sear/trigger and modified magazine cut-off. Prior to installation of the Pedersen Device, the Mark I rifle fired the standard .30-06 cartridge and functioned exactly like a standard M1903 rifle. The Ordnance Department adopted the Pedersen Device in March 1918 and for security purposes designated it "AUTOMATIC PISTOL CALIBER 30, MODEL 1918". A total of 500,000 Pedersen Devices were eventually ordered from Remington Arms Co. About 65,000 devices had been delivered when WWI ended in November 1918. No Pedersen Devices were ever issued to troops in the field. Post-war evaluation of the Pedersen Device determined that it served no practical purpose. In April 1931, 64,873, Pedersen Devices and 60 million rounds of ammunition were destroyed. Very few Pedersen Devices and magazines escaped destruction or retention by government museums. The right side is marked: "REMINGTON-BRIDGEPORT/PEDERSEN'S PATENT" in two lines above the cocking serrations. The opposite side of the device is marked: "U.S.A. 1918-MARK I/972" in two lines. The magazine has a black parkerized finish. The Mark I rifle has a barrel marked "SA/10-18/A," and the complete rifle has a later all green parkerized finish. It has a later 1903A3 Remington marked bolt assembly. The receiver is fitted with the correct Pedersen Device magazine cut-off and screw. The stock is a correct WWI finger-groove stock with a boxed "EHD" and single "P" proof, and the handguard is a later WWII replacement.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: N/A, 30-06

600 Rounds of Remington Model 1918 .30 Auto Pistol Ball Cartridges for a Pederson Adapted Model 1903 Rifle with a Bandolier

Lot 3616

600 Rounds of Model 1918 .30 Auto Pistol Ball Cartridges

Includes three full boxes marked "200 CAL. 30 AUTO./PISTOL BALL CARTRIDGES/MODEL OF 1918/THE REMINGTON ARMS/UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE COMPANY, INC./BRIDGEPORT, CONN." contained in a green canvas bandolier marked "LOT No." at the center. 65 million of these cartridges were manufactured before the contracts were canceled in early 1919 due to the end of WWI.

U.S. Army Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster

Lot 3662

Colt - 1911

Manufactured in 1918 with standard markings and features. The "eagle/S11" inspected frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on the left side, with a "S" marked Springfield Armory hammer, American Pin Co. "A" marked two-tone blue magazine and a conjoined "HP" marked barrel. According to the table on page 244 of "the Government Models" by William H.D. Goddard, the pistol falls within a serial number range shipped to the Bush Terminal Navy Yard in Brooklyn, NY on July 22, 1918. Includes a "U.S." marked leather holster stamped "ROCK ISLAND/ARSENAL/1916" over a set of llegible initials on the back. A February 1919 dated Mills canvas double magazine pouch is also included with extra magazine.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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