Premier Firearms Auction #86

August 26, 2022 to August 28, 2022

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Premier Firearms Auction #86

August 26, 2022 to August 28, 2022

This auction has ended.

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Exceptional Documented First Year Production Winchester Deluxe Model 1901 10 Gauge Lever Action Shotgun with Factory Letter

Lot 9

Winchester Model 1901 Lever Action Shotgun

Offered here is a spectacular first year production deluxe Winchester Model 1901 lever action shotgun. The Model 1901 was a redesign of the Model 1887 shotgun offered in 10 gauge only, and production serial numbers began at 64856. From 1901 to 1920 Winchester manufactured 13,500 Model 1901s with deluxe variations being extremely rare. This deluxe example was manufactured in 1901, the first year of production, and is in exceptional condition, making it a true crown jewel in Winchester collecting. Any high condition Model 1901 is difficult to find, let alone a deluxe, as Winchester had trouble with the heat treated receivers taking the blue finish. Moreover, this Model 1901 has an interesting factory record. The accompanying factory letter lists this rare Model 1901 shotgun with a 32 inch barrel in 10 gauge and checkered pistol grip stock when it was received in the warehouse on October 18, 1901 and shipped on October 21 (order number 113951). The shotgun returned to the warehouse on November 20, 1901 and shipped the next day with the configuration listed as "10 gauge, 32 inches, fancy, checkered stock" (order number 123701). The factory records list a third and final ship date of September 2, 1902 (order number 153963). Winchester firearms with multiple return and ship dates were often used as factory display pieces. The Pan-American Exposition, for instance, was held in Buffalo, New York, from May 1-November 2, 1901. The first block of dates listed in the factory letter makes it possible that this shotgun was on display for the last month at this New York exhibition. The shotgun features a single bead sights, full choke, 3 inch chamber, and 12 15/16 inches. The top of the barrel has the two-line address/patent dates followed by "MODEL 01. 10 GA". The left side of the frame has the ''WRA CO." logo and the upper tang is marked "-WINCHESTER-." The two piece forearm and round knob pistol grip stock are checkered deluxe walnut. The stock is fitted with a checkered steel buttplate.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 10

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Historic "The Continental" Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Gold Inlaid "J R PLATT TEXAS RANGERS" Inscription

Lot 29

JR Platt Texas Rangers The Continental Double Barrel Shotgun

These shotguns were made in Belgium by Simonis, Janssen & Dumoulin. The underside of the barrels and watertable have matching serial numbers and Belgian proofs (pre-1893 style). The watertable and right lock also have patent markings, most clearly "Patd. June 20 1883" on the lock. The left lock is marked "The Continental." The matted, concave rib is marked "THE CONTINENTAL-.-FINE DAMASCUS" and has "J R PLATT TEXAS RANGERS" in gold inlay and a single bead front sight. The forearm and round knob pistol grip stock are checkered, the former features a contrasting tip, and the latter has a hard rubber buttplate embossed with a basketweave pattern and scene of a dog, shotgun, and shot birds. The chambers measure 3 inches with a single extractor, the choke constrictions measured .015/.006 (R/L) inches. Stock measurements: 1 3/4 inch drop at comb; 2 3/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull. John Radcliff Platt (1862-1911) was one of the several Platt brothers that served in the Texas Rangers in the late 19th century. Their father, Captain Radcliff Platt (1822-1909), is also listed as having served as a mounted volunteer during the Mexican-American War and was a sheriff, farmer, and livery stable owner in Austin. J.R. Platt worked in the stable before he enlisted in the Texas Rangers on June 20, 1886, as a private in the Frontier Batallion in Captain Sam McMurry's Company, and left the Texas Rangers on August 31, 1891. Prior to working as a ranger, he was recorded as working in a stable. The Frontier Battalion was tasked with protecting the Texas frontier from Native American raids and outlaws starting in 1874 at the end of the Reconstruction era in Texas. Texas was very rural at the time and hampered by the depressions of the late 19th century and labor conflicts, and part of Captain McMurry's Company's duty included dealing with labor disputes at the Texas & Pacific Coal Company in Erah County.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Extremely Rare Cased Engraved Massachusetts Arms Co. Maynard Primed Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun

Lot 50

Massachusetts Arms Co. Maynard Primed Double Barrel Shotgun

Very little is known about these rare Mass. Arms Co. Maynard muzzleloading double barrel shotguns. They were presumably made in the 1850s, but must have been manufactured in very limited numbers given the small number that have surfaced, and we have seen less than a handful. They are discussed briefly in the article "The Design, Marketing and Production of Maynard Rifles" by Max W. Goodwin in the American Society of Arms Collectors Bulletin 88 from Fall 2003 and a similar example from the NRA National Firearms Museum is shown. The shotgun is currently improperly listed on the NRA Museum website in case 11 as a converted musket and is very similar to the current shotgun but is in lower condition. The back action locks have "MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS" behind the hammers, "MAYNARD'S PATENT/SEP. 22. 1845" on the primer doors, and scroll engraving. The Damascus barrels have a bead front sight and "LONDON. FINE TWIST." on the concave rib. The underside of the rib and the breech plug hooks are marked "43," and the barrels have Birmingham proofs. The furniture has scroll, floral, and entwining pattern engraving. The stock has nickel-silver wedge escutcheons, a checkered wrist, a blank nickel-silver escutcheon on the bottom of the butt, and a 14 1/2 inch length of pull. The case contains several accessories, including leather shot and powder flasks.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Lot 112

Colt Deluxe New Model 1855 Percussion Revolving 10 Gauge Shotgun

Only an estimated 1,100 of these revolving shotguns were manufactured c. 1860-1863 split between 10 gauge (.75 caliber) large frame and 20 gauge (.60 caliber) small frame versions and multiple configurations. An estimated 600 were manufactured in 10 gauge ranking them among the rarest Colt percussion firearms. In the days when most shotguns were single or double barrel, the five-shot Colt revolving shotguns offered a significant amount of firepower. The barrel is numbered "122" on the bottom and has a small nickel-silver bead front sight and under-rib with the cleaning rod secured in two ferrules and a walnut forearm with silver plated forend cap. The frame has "COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." marked in the sight groove on the top strap, the serial number on the bottom, a casehardened hammer, and the patent marking on the left. It is fitted with an attractive scroll pattern trigger guard. The cylinder has the patent marking in one of the flutes. The nicely figured buttstock has multi-point checkering, "COLT" stamped behind the lower tang, steel buttplate, and brass rod extension under the buttplate. There is a sling swivel eye on the rear ferrule but no corresponding rear stud or swivel.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 10

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Engraved, Raised Relief Carved, 1699 Dated, Piraube Parisian 20-Bore Flintlock Fowling Piece Formerly in the William Keith Neal Collection

Lot 205

Piraube 1699 Dated Parisian 20-Bore Flintlock Fowling Piece

This attractive French fowling piece is signed "PIRAVBE AVX/GALLERIES A PARIS" on the lock and "PIRAVBE AVX GALLERIES A PARIS 1699" on the raised sighting flats on the barrel. Bertrand Piraube is recorded as the gunmaker to "The Sun King," King Louis XIV, and as having been granted prestigious lodgings in the Louvre Palace from 1670 when additional artists were granted space in the former royal palace after the court moved to Versailles and remained there until 1725. He was an innovative gunmaker; the flatter profile of the lock and other details on this gun dated 1699 were not employed by most other gunmakers until later. He also made guns for royalty outside of France, including a flintlock pistol made for King Charles XI of Sweden in 1676 in the MET (Accession Number: 1990.114.2) that is notes as the earliest dated firearm by him. The tapered smoothbore barrel has a large rounded blade front sight, long sighting flats, with decorative engraved finials, some nice molding along the sides at the breech section along with border engraving and girdles at the breech end, and engraved tang with mostly a border design. The flat lock plate has beveled edges, a bow and quiver of arrows on the tail, wavy line borders, scrollwork on the cock, some nice sculpting and light engraving on the frizzen, and niter blued pan. The furniture is all iron and includes floral finials and accents, light border engraving, and fairly restrained embellishment overall. The wrist escutcheon is a pierced design with a crown and grotesque mask. The buttplate is marked "No: 26" by the toe. The nicely figured walnut stock runs to the muzzle and has fine molding, raised relief scroll carving incorporating mask elements, and nicely shaped flats and comb with spire accents. A William Keith Neal Collection tag marked "G176" is included. Provenance: The Collection of William Keith Neal; The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher Jr

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 20

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Very Fine & Rare Gold & Silver Inlaid Engraved American 12 Gauge Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun By Onion & Wheelock with Etched Twist Barrels,

Lot 210

Onion & Wheellock 12 Gauge Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun

Circa 1870. With finely etched twist barrels inlaid ''WROUGHT FINE SILVER TWIST'' in gold on the rib, single gold-inlaid line at the breech, and bead front sight. Casehardened breeches each with pierced plug, engraved with a decorative panel on the rib between, and with original brass-mounted ramrod with worm retained by three ramrod pipes beneath the barrels. The underside of the barrels with maker’s mark of Sauer of Suhl. Casehardened standing breeches with long top strap and side locks each signed ''ONION & WHEELOCK'' behind the hammer, the left lock with a silver inlaid fox and the right plate with a silver inlaid running stag, the hammers each of dolphin form with silver inlaid eyes. Furniture including casehardened trigger guard with a silver inlaid figure of a hunter armed with a percussion gun raising his hat on the bow. The standing breech, locks, hammers and furniture each engraved with scrollwork bordered by silver inlaid lines. Finely figured walnut straight hand half-stock with checkered grip and forearm, the underside of the butt with blank shield shaped silver initial escutcheon. With modern lined and fitted wooden case. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 12 Bore

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Stunning Exhibition Quality Relief Chiseled, 1855 Dated Silver Mounted and Gold Inlaid Francisco Barrenechea Marked Spanish Miquelet Percussion Escopeta with Catalan Stock from the Mac McCroskie Collection

Lot 211

1855 Dated Francisco Barrenchea Carbine

Francisco Barrenechea is listed in Eibar in 1846 in "Spanish Guns and Pistols" by W. Keith Neal and 1846-1858 in "Der Neue Stockel" by Heer. The multi-stage, smoothbore barrel was made from recycled horseshoe stubs, a desirable material in the period, and has a silver band at the muzzle, silver blade front sight with silver wreath around the base, interlaced scroll and floral engraving with gilt backgrounds at the midsection followed by sculpted bands ahead of the octagonal breech section which is marked "PARA USO DE" (upper left), "DON JUAN DE" (top), and "REINA NUNES" (upper right) as well as "RETORCIDO DE HERRADURAS" (upper left), "POR FRANCISCO BARRENECHEA" (top), and "EN EIBAR ANO DE 1855." (upper right) in gold inlay, gold sunken cartouches including Francisco Barrenechea's maker's mark, and gold borders at the breech. The sculpted breech plug and standing breech have gold scroll patterns on a stippled background, and the elegant swept trigger guard, trigger plate finial, belt hook, and buttplate also have coordinating gold scrollwork and stippled backgrounds, and the side plate has coordinating silver inlays with stippled backgrounds. The lock has "F.O BARRENECHEA" in gold inlay above the mainspring, scroll and floral engraving, a bestial hammer, and gilt accents. The forend band, ramrod pipe and barrel band with pierced scrollwork, and bestial shaped band spring plate are silver. The stock has the classic Catalan profile, raised floral carving at the barrel tang, and attractive flame figure. Provenance: The Mac McCroskie Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 14

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Lot 223

J.G. Dachtine Waterproof Enclosed Lock Flintlock Sporting Gun

This gun is based on Henry Nock, William Jover, and John Green's patent 1095 from April 8, 1775, for a "lock of which is so concealed that there is not the least appearance of it on the outside, nor any spark of fire or smoke arises from the same which will in any respect affect or obstruct the sight of the object..." and claimed that firearms using this design could be used in inclement weather without issue and even left in the rain for a whole day and then fired without re-priming. Variations based on their design outside of the U.K. are known, including examples in Army Museum in Lisbon and the Musee de l'Armee in Paris. This c. 1780 sporting gun lacks their patented gas/smoke escape tube and is featured on pages 258 and 259 of "The Visser Collection" Vol. 1, Part 4. Its two-stage barrel has straight rifling with some narrower grooves only at the muzzle. The breech section also forms the lower section of the action and is engraved with scroll, floral, and shell engraving and features girdles at the transition point and a decorative band at the breech. The upper ramrod ferrule is fitted to the bottom of the barrel, and a pierce iron barrel band with double headed Reichsadler and scroll pattern holds the forearm. The action is engraved with ornate rococo style scroll and floral engraving along with scenes of animals. The right side is signed "J*G* DACHTINE," and the left has "A*AIX*LACHAPELLE." Pressing a stud on the right pops open the top cover revealing the flintlock mechanism inside. The lid has coordinating engraving and features the dished rear sight which slides and engages the top edge of the frizzen. The stock and forearm have light molding and carved accents and a gracefully shaped cheekpiece. The iron buttplate is engraved en suite with the action. Provenance: The H.L. Visser Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 16

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Finely Engraved and Silver Inlaid William Kirchberg Philadelphia Marked Double Barrel Muzzleloading Needlefire Shotgun

Lot 247

William Kirchberg Double Barrel Muzzleloading Needlefire Shotgun

William Kirchberg of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1840s is recorded as a maker of muzzleloading, needle-fire shotguns as well as more conventional percussion firearms. This shotgun or another of nearly identical construction appears in Kimball Arms Company Catalogs (10th Edition as item BX18 and 11th and 12th Editions as item B45) from the 1940s where it is described as a "Rare American double barrel, muzzle-loading, hammerless detonator by William Kirchberg of Philadelphia...Gun is loaded with made-up charges with fulminate in base." The Damascus barrels have alternating twist and banded patterns, "Wm KIRCHBERG IN PHILADELPHIA" in silver on the rib along with floral scroll patterns in silver inlay on the breech section, side mounted cocking levers, and a single bead front sight. The furniture has scroll, floral, and twist patterns along with silver inlaid and bordered vignettes of a bird on the upper tang, another bird at the heel of the buttplate, and a dog on the trigger guard bow. The stock has fine checkering with incised borders. Provenance: The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher Jr

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Fine Engraved New York Retailed William Moore of London 8 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Duck Shotgun

Lot 248

William Moore of London 8 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Duck Gun

Manufactured in circa 1840 by the renowned London gunmaker William Moore who had been apprenticed to the great Joseph Manton, this gun was imported into New York by Henry Tomes before being retailed on Long Island by Stephen Taber. With browned twist barrels signed “STEPHEN TABER, ROSLYN L.I. BEST LAMINATED STEEL” on the concave rib and with silver front sight. Shaped casehardened border and scroll engraved patent breeches each with pierced platinum plug and inlaid with two gold lines on the rib section. Border engraved casehardened standing breech, side locks and furniture including buttplate and trigger guard. The locks are each signed “WILLIAM MOORE/MAKER. LONDON” and the trigger guard is engraved with the serial number on the trigger bow and “IMPORTED BY HENRY TOMES, NEW YORK” on the rear tang. Well figured walnut straight hand half stock with checkered grip and forearm, the underside of the butt with blank gold oval initial escutcheon. The barrels are secured by two barrel keys and with brass mounted ramrod. Stephen Taber (1821-1886) was a Democrat state assemblyman in 1860 and 1861 and representative from New York in the House of Representatives in 1865-1869. He was also the president of the Long Island North Shore Transportation Co. and the Roslyn Savings Bank. His father, Thomas Taber II (1785-1862) was also United States Representative from New York. The schooner Stephen Taber launched in 1871 is the oldest documented sailing vessel that has remained in continuous service in the United States and has been designated as a National Historic Landmark. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 8 Bore

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Extremely Fine Unique Engraved John Dickson & Son 8 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Duck Shotgun with Original Case and Accessories Made for the Famed Scottish Eccentric Charles Gordon

Lot 250

John Dickson & Son 8 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Duck Gun

The makers records confirm this gun was ordered by Charles Gordon on 25 October 1883 and remains in apparently unfired condition. Gordon ordered a total of five double barrel 8 gauge percussion guns from Dicksons, with this being the first. With browned fine Damascus barrels signed “JOHN DICKSON & SON. 63 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH” on the raised concave rib and with bead front sight. Casehardened patent breeches finely engraved with scrollwork on the rib and each with pierced platinum plug engraved with a rosette. The underside of the barrels struck with London black powder proof marks and the original brass mounted ramrod held in place by three ramrod pipes. Casehardened standing breech with long tang and back action locks each signed “JOHN DICKSON & SON” and with “Antediluvian” hammer with blued detachable nose. Furniture comprising blued trigger guard and checkered butt plate, and casehardened trigger plate, barrel cross bolt key escutcheons and forearm finial. The whole finely engraved with tight scrollwork. Nicely figured stock with checkered grip and forearm, the underside of the butt inset with a blank silver initial escutcheon. In original brass cornered oak fitted case lined in tooled pigskin, the lid with John Dickson & Son leather trade label with gilt lettering, and a full suite of accessories including brass topped Hawksley powder flask with nozzle graduated from “4” to “6” drams of powder and with pigskin covered body, Hawksley shot flask with pig skin bag and casehardened top graduated from “1 1/2” to “2” ounces of shot, a large Hawksley oil bottle, wad cutting punch, white metal Bartram circular percussion cap dispenser and various turnscrews and cleaning tools. Please see Donald Dallas, “Charles Gordon Magnificent Madness”, pp. 43-45 where this gun is discussed and illustrated. This gun is also the subject of an online “The Explora” article by Anthony Alborough-Tregear (Trigger) of Westley Richards, April 19, 2017. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 8 Bore

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Very Fine Engraved Thomas Elsworth Mortimer 15 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Sporting Shotgun with Case and Accessories

Lot 251

Thomas Elsworth Mortimer 15 Bore Percussion Shotgun

Manufactured in circa 1850. With browned Damascus barrels signed “T.E. MORTIMER EDINBURGH, LATE ST. JAMES ST. LONDON” on the concave rib. Casehardened border and scroll engraved patent breeches each with platinum plug. Casehardened border and scroll engraved standing breech and side locks, the latter each signed “T.E. MORTIMER, GEORGE ST.” Blued furniture including butt plate with long tang and trigger guard each with border and scroll engraving. Well-figured walnut half stock with checkered grip and forearm. Original brass mounted ramrod. In associated oak fitted case lined in green baize, the lid with Thomas Elsworth Mortimer printed trade label, and numbered to gun “5865”. With accessories including leather wrapped Bartram powder flask, leather shot flask with shield shaped escutcheon plate to one side, wad punch, oiler, large square glass oil bottle, turnscrews and two shot chargers. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 15 Bore

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Fine & Rare Engraved William Greener Double Barrel Percussion Sporting Cape Gun with Extra Shotgun Barrels

Lot 252

William Greener Double Barrel Percussion Cape Rifle

William Greener (1806-1869) was the father of W.W. Greener and the first of the world famous Greener gunmaking dynasty. He was an innovative gunmaker, enjoyed the patronage of Prince Albert, authored “The Gun”, “The Science of Gunnery” and “Gunnery in 1858”, and won two first class gold medals at the famous 1851 Great Exhibition of London at Crystal Palace and two medals at the Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations held in New York in 1853. He perfected the two-groove “Cape” rifle in 1858 following a request from the well known South African firm of John Hayton based in Grahamstown. With browned Damascus twist combination barrels, the right smoothbore and of 14 gauge, the left rifled and of 30 bore, with raised concave rib signed “WILL.M GREENER. MAKER BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT” and with brass front sight and scroll engraved folding two leaf rear sight, each barrel engraved with scrollwork around the rear sight. Casehardened patent breeches each with platinum plug engraved with a rosette and a spray of scroll engraving on the rib. The browned Damascus twist smoothbore barrels of 14 gauge and signed “WILLIAM GREENER’S. LAMINATED STEEL. INDESTRUCTIBLE BY GUNPOWDER” on the concave rib which also bears the bead front sight. The breech end of the rib and the casehardened patent breeches each engraved with scrollwork, the breeches each with platinum plug engraved with a rosette. Each pair of barrels with London proof marks, the smoothbore barrels with barrelsmith’s name “T. KILBY”, and each with own brass mounted ramrod, that with the combination barrels with matching serial number. Scroll engraved false breech and casehardened locks, the latter each signed “W. GREENER”. The locks each engraved with two vignettes involving a game bird and a dog, and each with bolster shaped hammers. Figured walnut half stock with checkered grip and forearm, that latter checkered within a recessed shaped panel. Iron furniture engraved en suite with the locks including trigger guard decoration on the bow with a vignette of a dog, and with a grip safety engraved “SAFETY/4017”. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 14 bore

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Fine & Rare Engraved W.W. Greener 10 Bore Double Barrel “Facile Princeps” Ejector Duck Gun

Lot 257

W.W. Greener 10 Bore Double Barrel Facile Princeps Duck Gun

Manufactured circa 1888. With browned damascus barrels each engraved with a band of stylized foliage at the breech end. Matted raised concave rib signed “W.W. GREENER. 68 HAYMARKET LONDON. WINNER AT THE LONDON GUN TRIALS. 1875, 1877, 1878 & 1879”, fitted with a bead front sight, and engraved “PATENT WEDGE FAST” at the breech end and engraved with scrollwork on the rib extension. Blued treble wedge fast action with cross bolt and signed “W.W. GREENER” on each side, the water table struck with “PATENT 2003” and a Greener “Elephant” trademark. Patent 2003 of 1881 was for Greener’s self-acting ejector, the present gun being an example of the early variant with a “Jumping Jack” stud protruding through the rear of the water table which holds the toplever and cross bolt open when the gun is open. Eventually the “Jumping Jack” was dropped in order to simplify production of what was already a complicated mechanism. Blued toplever, Greener patent side mounted safety catch and trigger guard. Border and scroll engraved throughout. The barrels and action struck with Birmingham black powder proof marks, the barrels each also marked “W.W.G.”. Well-figured 14 inch semi-pistol grip stock with checkered dark horn buttplate, and checkered grip and forearm, the latter with green horn tip and Deeley & Edge fastener. The underside of the butt with blank silver oval initial escutcheon. Weight 10 lbs. 0.8 oz. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 10

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Fine Engraved W.W. Greener 12 Bore “Monarch Grade” Double Barrel Boxlock Ejector Duck Shotgun with Enormous 36 Inch Barrels and Case

Lot 258

W.W. Greener 12 Bore Monarch Grade Doble Barrel Duck Gun

Built on the famous Anson & Deeley boxlock action in circa 1900. The blued barrels are engraved with a band of scrollwork at the breech. The matted concave rib is signed “W.W. GREENER. 68 HAYMARKET LONDON & WORKS ST. MARY’S SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM. WINNER AT THE LONDON GUN TRIALS 1875, 1877, 1878 & 1879. MADE FOR W. RAWBONE. CAPE TOWN” and has a bead front sight and scrollwork and a vignette of a partridge engraved at the breech end. The casehardened bolstered treble grip action is signed “W.W. GREENER” on each side within a ribbon and has a Greener cross bolt and blued toplever. The blued Greener patent side-mounted safety catch has a gold inlaid “SAFE,” and the blued trigger guard is engraved “GRADE M” on the tang. The whole is engraved with classic English border and scrollwork. The underside of the barrels and the water table have Birmingham nitro proof marks and Greener “Elephant” trademarks, and an import mark is under the forearm. The well-figured semi-pistol grip stock has a diamond horn drop points, a checkered dark horn buttplate, checkered grip and forearm, a blued Anson push-button forearm release, and a blank gold oval initial escutcheon on the underside of the butt. It comes in a brass cornered canvas and leather case lined in burgundy baize with a black leather Greener trade label with gilt lettering and snap caps. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): chambers proved at 70 mm (2 3/4 inches); bore diameter 9 inches from the breech both proved at 18.7 mm (.736 inches) and measured at .737/.735 inches, choke constriction .023/.020 inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.031; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 7/8 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 8 lbs. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Very Fine Panel Game Scene Engraved W. & C. Scott & Son “The Premier Quality” Side Lock Duck Gun with Crystal Cocking Indicators and Case

Lot 259

W. & C. Scott & Son Side Lock Duck Gun

With browned Damascus barrels signed on the rib “W. & C. SCOTT & SON. PATENT TRIPLEX LEVER GRIP. THE PREMIER QUALITY. 10. GT. CASTLE STREET. REGENT CIRCUS. LONDON”, the rib fitted with a bead front sight and with scroll engraved doll’s head extension. The barrel flats struck with London “Not For Ball” black powder proof marks. The casehardened treble grip barrel cocking action and back action locks each finely engraved with scrollwork and vignettes of various waterfowl, the left side of the action engraved “PATENT BLOCK SAFETY HAMMERLESS”, the toplever signed “W. & C. SCOTT & SON PATENT” and the locks each signed “PATENT CRYSTAL INDICATOR”. Automatic safety, single extractor for the cartridges, and action face with Scott patent gas check system. Blued trigger guard engraved en suite and with large gold inlaid cross to the bow. Well figured walnut semi-pistol grip stock with checkered grip and forearm, the latter with Scott Patent latch, and serrated dark horn butt plate. The wrist with large shield shaped gold escutcheon engraved with a monogram. In brass cornered leather fitted takedown case, the lid with black leather W. & C. Scott & Son trade label with gilt lettering, the exterior of the case initialed “K.B.” Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 10 Bore

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Desirable Antique Lindner Built Factory Game Scene Engraved Charles Daly Diamond Quality Double Barrel Shotgun

Lot 262

Lindner Built Charles Daly Diamond Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Blued Damascus steel barrels with single bead sight on the matted concave solid rib which is marked "CHARLES DALY EXTRA FINE DAMASCUS BARRELS DIAMOND QUALITY", chambers measured 2 5/8 inches with single extractor, and the pre-1890 H. A. Lindner "crown/crossed pistols proof on the underside of either barrel. The casehardened Anson & Deeley patent boxlock action displays attractive carved fences and extensive floral scroll engraving surrounding "CHARLES DALY." in banners on either side as well as a pointer and a pair of game birds on the underside. The engraving extends to the tangs, toplever, and trigger guard which also shows a game scene of a fox. The gun features double trigger, cocking indicators, and tang mounted automatic safety switch with gold inlaid "SAFE". Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and horn tip inlay as well as the rounded pistol grip stock with checkered flats, carved flats, inlaid horn grip cap, blank inscription oval, and checkered horn buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .720/.720 inches; choke constriction .022/.020 inches; minimum wall thickness .040/.038 inches; 1 11/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/4 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 2 oz.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid J. P. Sauer & Son Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun

Lot 263

Factory Engraved/Inlaid J. P. Sauer & Son Boxlock Shotgun

Blued Krupp Special Steel barrels with dual white bead sights on the matted concave solid rib which is marked "J. P. SAUER & SON.", flourishes of floral scroll engraving at the muzzles and breeches, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened, side clipped, scalloped boxlock action displays carved fences, near full coverage floral scroll engraving, "J. P. SAUER & SON" on either side, a gold inlaid pheasant in flight on the left, and a gold inlaid setter on the right. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fitting, Deeley latch release, and ebony tip inlay and straight grip stock with "JHT" marked inscription oval and serrated buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .717/.718 inches; choke constriction .011/.032 inches; minimum wall thickness .037/.032 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 15 oz.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Lot 264

W.W. Greener 8 Bore Double Barrel Toplever Hammer Duck Gun

Manufactured in circa 1878. With browned Damascus barrels each engraved with a band of stylized running foliage at the breech end. Broad concave rib with bead front sight, signed “W.W. GREENER. ST. MARY’S WORKS BIRMINGHAM. WINNER AT THE LONDON GUN TRIALS. 1875, 1877 & 1878”, and signed at the breech end “PATENT TREBLE WEDGE FAST NO. 3048” towards the scroll engraved rib extension. Casehardened action with Greener patent cross bolt, carved percussion fences and blued toplever. Casehardened rebounding side locks each signed “W.W. GREENER” and with sculpted hammer. Blued trigger guard and steel butt plate with central stippled panel for additional grip. Fine border and scroll engraving throughout. The underside of the barrels and water table with Birmingham “Not For Ball” black powder proof marks, the water table also with Greener “Elephant” trademarks and marked “W.W. GREENER PATENT”. Well figured 14 1/4 inch semi-pistol grip stock with carved arrow shaped drop points, shaped checkered panels to the grip and forearm, and blank silver oval initial escutcheon beneath the butt. The forearm with Anson push button release. Weight 14 lbs. 10 oz. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 8

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Very Fine Unique Smeets Game Scene Engraved H. Mahillon 4 Bore Single Barrel Rolling-Block Duck Shotgun

Lot 265

Game Scene Engraved H. Mahillon 4 Bore Single Barrel Shotgun

This Belgian-made wildfowling shotgun was sold by the Brussels firm of H. Mahillon. The Mahillon gunmaking family are first recorded in 1836 with the business amalgamating with the House of the Hunter company in 1968. The Liege proof marks struck on the barrel include a cursive “h” indicating a date of manufacture of 1929. With round barrel signed “ANCIENNE MON. H. MAHILLON BRUXELLES FAB.T D’ARMES DE S.M. LE ROI” and with bead front sight and standing notch rear sight. Giant casehardened rolling-block action finely engraved with large panels scenes of ducks, the underside of action signed “MON. H. MAHILLON BRUXELLES” and “GRAVEUR L. SMEETS”. Well figured 14 ¼ inch stock with orange rubber recoil pad, checkered grip and long checkered forearm, and with a sling mount fitted beneath the butt, the corresponding sling mount fitted to a barrel-band. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 4

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Outstanding Prohibition Era Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Riot Shotgun

Lot 281

Pre-World War II Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Riot Shotgun

Manufactured in 1922. Single steel front sight bead. The action bar is roll-stamped "MODEL 97/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. U.S.PAT.OFF. & FNG."" in three lines, and the barrel is marked "12 GA." and "CYL" along with the Winchester address and patent information. Oval Winchester "W/P" proofmarks are stamped on the top of the barrel and the receiver. The serial number "E/755669" is roll-stamped across the bottom of the receiver. Mounted with an 18-groove forend and smooth pistol grip stock fitted with a checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate. No U.S. Ordnance or departmental markings are present on the gun, however it is very likely that this gun was ordered by a police department given the popularity of these riot configuration guns for use in close quarters in the lawless prohibition era before the, now common, less than lethal means of today. Whatever the history of this gun, it is clear that it has been extremely well taken care of due to the outstanding condition. Length of pull is 13 7/8 inches.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Excellent World War II U.S. Winchester Model 97 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Bayonet and Ammunition Belt

Lot 285

World War II U.S. Winchester 97 Trench Shotgun with Bayonet

The Winchester Model 97 trench shotgun gained worldwide fame in the trenches of World War I with its slam fire capability, and was extensively utilized in the Pacific Theater during World War II, remaining in Army and Marine inventory until the 1990s. This classic military shotgun is desirable in any condition, and examples of a World War II Model 97 trench shotgun in excellent, original condition are extremely scarce. Single bead front sight and six-hole heat shield with bayonet lug. The barrel is marked as cylinder choke, a 2 3/4 inch chamber, and "41" dated on the underside. A "flaming bomb" proof is present on top of the barrel, matching serial numbers are marked on the bottom of the receiver and takedown collar, and large "U.S." marked on the left of the receiver. Ribbed forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with "W.B./Ordnance cannons" inspection cartouches stamped on the left, sling swivels, checkered buttplate and a 13 3/4 inch length of pull. Includes a tan canvas Mills 1917 ammunition belt and a 1917 dated M1917 Winchester manufactured bayonet with correct style 1917 dated olive drab green leather scabbard.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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World War II U.S. Stevens Model 620 Slide Action Trench Shotgun

Lot 288

World War II U.S. Stevens 620 Slide Action Trench Shotgun

Manufactured on contract, the Stevens Model 620 was a refinement of the Model 520. A solid frame hammerless shotgun, the 620 was capable of being taken down for transport as well as having slam fire capability, making it both easy to move about as well as a vicious source of firepower. Adopted for the Army and Marine Corps for World War II, the 620 remained in service for Korea and Vietnam. A single brass bead sight is installed on the bayonet lug, with a six-hole heat shield, cylinder choke, the three line Chicopee Falls address on the right side of the barrel ahead of the "P/flaming bomb" stamps and the gauge and 2 3/4 inch chamber markings on the left. The "P" and bomb are repeated on the left side of the receiver, with "MODEL 620" and "U.S." further to the back, and the serial number and "U/S" on the underside ahead of the trigger guard. Fitted with a smooth round forearm, pistol grip stock and serrated plastic buttplate. 14 inch length of pull. Includes M1907 leather sling. Provenance: The Steven Preston Military Collection

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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World War II Stevens Model 520-30 Slide Action Trench Shotgun

Lot 297

World War II Stevens 520-30 Trench Shotgun

A martial variant of a John Browning designed sport gun, the 520 trench shotgun was originally developed in response to a World War I request for new fighting shotguns for the American Expeditionary Force. It made a strong impression on the evaluators but did not make it into the field before the armistice was signed. Seeing potential for the gun on the police market, Stevens kept production going until 1932, and at the outbreak of World War II, the U.S. government bought every 520 that was still in the warehouse. Checked back into the arsenals at the end of the war, many were sent back into the field for the Korean War and Vietnam. Correct bayonet lug adapter and ventilated handguard. The right side of the barrel has the three-line Stevens Company address. The left side has the two-line gauge markings "PROOF TESTED-12 GAUGE/-2 3/4 INCH CHAMBER-". Choke gauges at cylinder. The left side of the receiver is stamped "MOD. 520-30", and it has the correct "P/Ordnance Bomb" proof on the barrel and right front edge of the receiver. It has an all blue finish with smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with a black plastic buttplate. The stock and bayonet lug are correctly fitted with sling swivels. "SIL" stamped on the bottom of the pistol grip. Length of pull is 14 inches. Includes a MILSCO M1907 leather sling. Provenance: The Steven Preston Military Collection

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Lot 299

World War II U.S. Remington Model 11 Semi-Automatic Riot Shotgun

Manufactured circa 1943, this Remington Model 11 riot shotgun features a single bead sight, 2 3/4 inch chamber, cylinder choke, and "U.S./flaming bomb" proofs on top of the barrel. The receiver does not have any U.S. markings and has the standard commercial scenery engraved on either side. The barrel is non-matching numbered "483971" on the underside. Fitted with a checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with a Remington bakelite serrated buttplate. "NP" stamped on the bottom of the pistol grip. Length of pull is 14 inches.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Outstanding World War II U.S. Marked Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Bayonet, Pouch and Ammunition

Lot 314

WWII U.S. Winchester 12 Trench Shotgun with Bayonet and Ammo

This is a spectacular example of a rare, World War II, all parkerized Winchester Model 12 trench gun. The Winchester Model 12 and Model 97 trench shotguns were the primary U.S. combat shotguns used in World War II and Korea and even into Vietnam by both the U.S. Marine Corps and Army. Original, unaltered World War II examples are extremely rare today given almost all were rebuilt and reparkerized over time. The barrel is roll stamped with the two line Winchester address/patent dates followed by "-WINCHESTER-/-TRADE MARK-" and "MODEL 12-12 GA.-2 3/4 CHAM./CYL." The top breech end of the barrel has a small Ordnance Dept. "Shell and Flame" insignia and the bottom is "43" dated. Both the barrel and front edge of the receiver are stamped with the circled Winchester "WP" factory proofmark. The right of the receiver is also roll stamped with "U.S." and the Ordnance "Shell and Flame insignia" This shotgun is fitted with a pistol grip walnut stock and pump handle, and the left of the stock is stamped with the boxed Ordnance "G.H.D." inspection mark above a small 1/4 inch U.S. Ordnance crossed cannons escutcheon. The matching serial number is roll stamped on the underside of the barrel extension and receiver. The ribbed forearm and buttstock has a dry oil type finish and a black checkered hard rubber buttplate with the circular Winchester logo. Correctly fitted with the World War II pattern four hole heat shield with "W" marked bayonet lug. The stock has a sling swivel and the larger bail wire sling swivel located on the bayonet lug. Includes a correct 1917 dated M1917 bayonet, 1918 dated olive drab green leather scabbard, tan canvas sling, 1943 dated U.S. canvas ammunition pouch, and a sealed twenty-five round box of World War II Winchester 00 buckshot 12 gauge ammunition.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Lot 318

U.S. Remington Model 11 Aerial Training Semi-Automatic Shotgun

This shotgun was designed for use by the U.S. Army Air Corp. during World War II for skeet shooting in order to train aerial gunners in the art of leading a flying target. "U.S." and flaming bomb proof marked on the barrel and left of the receiver, and "MILITARY FINISH" marked on the left of the receiver. Naval anchor stamped on the left of the trigger guard. Crossed Ordnance cannons and "FJA" (Frank J. Atwood) inspection cartouche marked on the left of the buttstock. It is complete with the original Cutts compensator and Lyman choke on the barrel, single nickel bead front sight, and 2 3/4 inch chamber. The barrel is correctly without choke markings. Length of pull is 14 inches.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

Price Realized:

Excellent World War II U.S. Winchester Model 97 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Accessories

Lot 328

WWII U.S. Winchester Model 97 Slide Action Trench Shotgun

The Winchester Model 97 trench shotgun gained worldwide fame in the trenches of World War I with its slam fire capability, and was extensively utilized in the Pacific Theater during World War II, remaining in Army and Marine inventory until the 1990s. This classic military shotgun is desirable in any condition, and examples of a World War II Model 97 trench shotgun in excellent, original condition are extremely scarce. Single bead front sight and six-hole heat shield with bayonet lug. The barrel is marked for cylinder choke, a 2 3/4 inch chamber, and "41" dated on the underside. Flaming bomb proofs are present on top of the barrel and on the left side of the frame next to "U.S." Matching serial numbers marked on the bottom of the receiver and takedown collar. Ribbed forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with "G.H.D./Ordnance cannons" inspection cartouches stamped on the left, sling swivels, checkered buttplate and a 13 7/8 inch length of pull. Includes a 1945 dated canvas U.S. ammunition pouch and olive drab green canvas sling.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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World War II U.S. Stevens Model 620 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Bayonet

Lot 329

World War II U.S. Stevens Model 620 Trench Shotgun with Bayonet

Manufactured on contract, the Stevens Model 620 was a refinement of the Model 520. A solid frame hammerless shotgun, the 620 was capable of being taken down for transport as well as having slam fire capability, making it both easy to move about as well as a vicious source of firepower. Adopted for the Army and Marine Corps for World War II, the 620 remained in service for Korea and Vietnam. A single brass bead sight is installed on the bayonet lug, with a six-hole heat shield, cylinder choke, the three-line Chicopee Falls address on the right side of the barrel ahead of the "P/flaming bomb" stamps and the gauge and 2 3/4 inch chamber markings on the left. The "P" and bomb are repeated on the left side of the receiver, with "MODEL 620" and "U.S." further to the back, and the serial number and "M/S" on the underside ahead of the trigger guard. Fitted with a smooth round forearm, pistol grip stock and serrated plastic buttplate. 14 inch length of pull. Includes a correct "1917" dated Remington M1917 bayonet, olive drab green leather scabbard and olive drab green canvas sling.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Lot 331

Remington-UMC Model 10-R Slide Action Riot Shotgun

This is a very fine example of a scarce Remington/UMC Model 10-R, factory built as a riot shotgun. A small amount of these Model 10-R riot shotguns were sold to the U.S. Military for use in World War I, with this example void of any U.S. markings and likely sold commercially. The Remington Model 10 shotgun was originally designed by the well respected engineer John Pedersen. Serial number "U/160733" marked on the front underside of the receiver. The barrel is correctly roll marked with the Remington circled "REP" factory proof along with "160773" (very likely a factory error with the fifth digit incorrectly a "7") marked upside down on the lower right rear side of the breech. The top of the barrel is correctly marked "MODEL 10-R" ahead of the three-line Remington-UMC address and patent markings. Fitted with a ribbed walnut pump handle, smooth pistol grip buttstock, and checkered plastic buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Excellent and Scarce Vietnam Era U.S. Contract Stevens Model 77E Slide Action Riot Shotgun

Lot 335

Vietnam Era U.S. Stevens Model 77E Slide Action Riot Shotgun

Originally developed with an eye for arming the people of Southeast Asia against the communists, the United States Army and Marine Corps both took an interest in the 77E as a replacement for their aging stocks of World War I and World War II vintage trench and riot guns. The 77E became very popular as an "anti-ambush" gun in the jungles, as it was capable of delivering immediate and vicious fire at close ranges. While one of the signature weapons of the Vietnam War, relatively few can be found on the American market today in any condition. Single nickel bead sight, a full choke and a 2 3/4 inch chamber. The frame is marked "U.S." on the right, with "P" on the upper right side and on the breech of the barrel, and South Carolina Highway Department marking "SCHD" added to the right of the frame at the stock junction. Fitted with a ribbed forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with vented rubber recoil pad. 12 1/2 inch length of pull.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Rare Documented Vietnam Era U.S.M.C. Trials/Salesman Sample Remington Model 870 Mark 1 Wingmaster Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Remington Employee Letter of Provenance and Bayonet

Lot 339

Documented U.S.M.C. Trials Remington 870 Mark 1 Trench Shotgun

This is an extremely rare Vietnam issue Model 870 Mark 1 shotgun. Officially adopted by the U.S. Marine Corps in Spring of 1969 after extensive trials at Quantico, signing a contract with Remington on May 13, 1969 for 3,230 Mark 1 shotguns. The contract delivered 870 Mark 1 shotguns are noted in the serial range S08134V-S127697V, in which this example is bearing its own special serial number in a different range which is explained in its included letter of provenance from previous owner and retired Remington Arms Company employee, William H. Forson, Jr., who held a number of different important managerial job titles with the company. In his letter, it states, "I recall Norm [Remington coworker that was Manager of Law Enforcement and Government Sales] telling me about the Mark I and the Marine Corps contract. This shotgun was likely from the trial and pilot run at Ilion and Norm ended up with it." In the book "United States Combat Shotguns" by Bruce Canfield (pg 155) it states "One of the earliest combat uses of the Mark 1 was in the hands of the Marines during the Mayaguez affair. This incident occurred in May of 1975 during which an American ship was captured in international waters by hostile Cambodians. The Mark 1 was a key weapon employed by the Marine boarding party which retook the ship and the subsequent operations against the Cambodians on a nearby island. From all indications, the Model 870 Mark 1 immediately proved its worth as a combat weapon." Equipped with blade front and express adjustable rear sights. This shotgun features a parkerized finish, bayonet adapter for mounting the M7 bayonet as used on the M16 rifle, and is the first military issued shotgun with a seven-round magazine extension. Left side of barrel marked "12 GA. FOR 2 3/4 OR SHORTER SHELLS" and modified choke marking at the left of the breech. Right side of barrel marked with two-line Remington address and patents. Left side of receiver marked "Remington/1242256V" and "Wingmaster/MODEL 870". Smooth oil finished forearm and pistol grip stock with a black plastic serrated buttplate. 14 inch length of pull. Also includes an olive drab green canvas web sling, M7 bayonet, and a copy of a Remington Ilion shipping report listing the breakdown of firearms shipment totals by year with 3,231 contract delivered shotguns highlighted for the year 1969.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Desirable Vietnam Era USSF Marked Ithaca Model 37 Special Forces Trench Style Slide Action Shotgun

Lot 341

Vietnam Era USSF Ithaca 37 Special Forces Trench Style Shotgun

This is an Ithaca Model 37 riot gun with trench handguard attachment and "USSF" stamped on the lower left of the receiver. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line Ithaca legend followed by "CYL" and a "P" proofmark, with a second "P" stamped on the left side of the receiver near the barrel. The barrel is fitted with a World War II pattern six-hole heat shield with bayonet adapter. The Ithaca "Roto-Forged" logos are stamped on the right of the barrel and receiver. The pistol grip stock has impressed checkering on either side of the wrist, and is fitted with an Ithaca branded black plastic buttplate. "SP-30-06" stamped on the right of the bayonet adapter. A nearly identical Ithaca Model 37 trench gun is illustrated on page 267 of "The Worlds Fighting Shotguns" by Thomas F. Swearengen with the caption, "Right side of an Ithaca Model 37 reportedly made for Army Special Forces". Rock Island Auction previously sold an identical example exactly 400 serial numbers off this one (serial number 371369484, auction 71 lot 1611).

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Very Scarce Vietnam Era U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1200 Trench Slide Action Shotgun with Bayonet and Accessories

Lot 345

Vietnam Era U.S. Winchester 1200 Trench Shotgun with Accessories

These were the standard commercial Winchester Model 1200 shotguns produced during the late 1960s and early-mid 1970s that were purchased and adapted for the military with a bayonet lug/heat shield and U.S. marked. By the time most of these were delivered to the U.S. Military, the Vietnam War was nearing its end and very few are believed to have made it overseas to Southeast Asia. Some of these remained in service and saw use in Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf, Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan. Most were destroyed after their service, lending to their scarcity today, with sparse government records of contract deliveries. The barrel is equipped with a six hole pattern heat shield with the bayonet lug adapter, marked with part number "11686389", on the front end that is secured to the barrel with three screws. The bayonet lug on this shotgun is sized for the M1917 bayonet, which remained in service through the time this gun would have been in use. The barrel is marked for cylinder choke and a 2 3/4 inch chamber, with "U.S." above the standard markings, and the frame is marked "U.S." on the underside below the serial number and "AAD 10-88" on the bottom left edge, likely an Augusta Arsenal rebuild mark. Blue/black anodized alloy frame, parkerized steel barrel, magazine tube, heat shield, bayonet adapter, loading gate and bolt. Fitted with an extended forearm and pistol grip stock with a black plastic buttplate. 14 inch length of pull. Includes a correct Vietnam era Gen Cut M1917 parkerized bayonet with black plastic grips, olive drab green plastic scabbard, olive drab green canvas sling, U.S. Army Technical Manual TM 9-1005-303-14 and a sealed ten round box of Winchester 00 buckshot XM162 12 gauge Vietnam era ammunition.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Exceptional L. Cargnel Signed, Master Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Pachmayr Upgrade Winchester Model 21 Trap Double Barrel Shotgun

Lot 474

Engraved, Inlaid Pachmayr Upgrade Winchester Model 21 Shotgun

This highly attractive, elaborately embellished Winchester Model 21 features dual bead sights on the matte vent rib marked "PACHMAYR CUSTOM" in gold, 2 3/4 inch chambers, automatic ejectors, and full chokes. The muzzle and breech ends of the barrels feature fine scroll engraving with thin gold wire inlaid bands. The jeweled water table has the three-line model/address marking. The receiver and added side plates feature engraved scrollwork and very fine gold inlaid waterfowl scenes. The right side features four gold inlaid wood ducks, with the left side featuring four gold inlaid pintails. The underside of the receiver has a gold inlaid wood duck taking flight away from the viewer amongst the scrollwork and is marked "TRAP." A gold inlaid shield with a duck's head on top and vine surrounding it is featured on the trigger guard. Master Engraver L. Cargnel has signed his work near the gold washed single trigger with selector. The serial number on the upper tang is in flush gold. The action also has a manual tang safety. Nicely figured, fleur-de-lis checkered beavertail forearm with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with blank initial oval and solid Pachmayr Old English recoil pad. Measurements: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech R-.728/L-.729; bore constriction R-.034(full)/L-.034(full); minimum wall thickness R-.025/L-.030; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 1/4 inches; length of pull 14 3/8 inches.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Winchester 20 Gauge Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Cases

Lot 481

Winchester 20 Ga. Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set

Blued Winchester proof steel barrels with a dual bead sights on the matted concave solid rib, standard Winchester markings, chokes marked "MOD"/"IMP MOD.", and chambers measured 2 1/2 inches with automatic ejectors. The blued action is unadorned and features a single selective trigger and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered beavertail forend and straight grip stock with Winchester red rubber recoil pad. Includes a second matching numbered barrel set which measures 26 inches and features chokes marked "WS-1"/"WS-2". Also includes a leather bound takedown case that houses the entire set as well as another wood case. Barrel measurements for the extra set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .616/.620 inches; choke constriction .007/.009 inches; minimum wall thickness .021/.023 inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the primary set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .615/.616 inches; choke constriction .008/.013 inches; minimum wall thickness .027/.025 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 14 oz.

Has Box

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 20

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Lot 482

World War I Era Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Riot Shotgun

Manufactured in 1916. Single brass front sight bead. The action bar is roll-stamped "MODEL 1897/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S.PAT.OFF."" in three lines, and the barrel is marked "12 GA." and "CYL" along with the Winchester address and patent information. Oval Winchester "W/P" proofmarks are stamped on the top of the barrel and the receiver. The serial number "E/641324" is roll-stamped across the bottom of the receiver. No U.S. Ordnance marks are present on the gun. Mounted with an 18-groove forend and smooth pistol grip stock fitted with a checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate. Length of pull is 13 13/16 inches.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

Price Realized:

Washington State Police Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Riot Shotgun

Lot 483

Washington State Police Winchester Model 12 Riot Shotgun

Manufactured in 1957. Single bead sight on the blued barrel, Winchester "WP" proof, 2 3/4 inch chamber, and choke marked cylinder. The blued receiver shows the Winchester "WP" proof and is marked "WASHINGTON STATE PATROL" on the left side. Straight grain 14-groove forend and pistol grip stock which is marked "S46", likely a State Patrol inventory number.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Lot 484

Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Shotgun

Manufactured in 1940. Single bead sight, standard barrel markings, 2 3/4 inch chamber, and choke marked "MOD." Matching numbers on the receiver and barrel collar as well as Winchester "WP" proofs on the barrel and receiver. 18 groove round forearm and pistol grip stock with hard rubber Winchester buttplate. Length of pull 13 3/4 inches.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester 28 Gauge "Lightweight" Model 21 Grand American Style Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case

Lot 485

Winchester 28 Ga. Model 21 Grand American Shotgun 2 Barrel Set

This is a rare example of a purpose built, lightweight, 28 gauge Model 21 as most of the 28 gauge 21s were built using 20 gauge barrel blanks bored to 28, making them heavy and unwieldy. According to an included copy of a document from late Winchester employee and Model 21 expert Edward E. Ulrich an estimated 7-10 guns were built with these lighter tapered barrels near the end of production. Blued Winchester Proof Steel barrels with single red bead sights on the matted, vent rib which is marked "CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER", standard barrel markings, 3 3/4 inch wedges of floral scroll engraving at either breech, chokes marked "IMP CYL"/"MOD", and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The blued boxlock action displays gorgeous Grand American pattern engraving consisting of near full coverage floral scroll engraving surrounding four gold inlaid game scenes. The left shows a setter in a field scene, the right has a pointer in a field scene, and the underside shows a pair of pheasant in an upland scene all rendered in highly detailed gold inlays as well as a non-gold inlaid bust of a setter on the trigger guard. The gun features a gold plated single selective trigger and tang mounted automatic safety switch with gold inlaid "SAFE". Exceptional, highly figured, 21-B pattern fancy fleur-de-lis checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings, rotary latch release, and ebony tip inlay. The pistol grip stock is of the same exceptional quality with matching fleur-de-lis checkering and engraved and gold inlaid "GRAND/AMERICAN" grip cap, blank gold inscription oval, and checkered bare butt. Included is a second 28 inch barrel set in .410 with matching serial number and engraving, 3 inch chambers with ejectors, chokes marked "WS-1"/"WS-2", and matching beavertail forend. Included is a Winchester leather bound takedown case with canvas cover, four snap caps (two 28 gauge, two .410 bore), cleaning tools, two hang tags, a copy of Edward E. Ulrich's Olin ID, and an excerpt from an autobiographical article in the Autumn 1999 issue of "Double Gun Journal". Barrel measurements for the .410 bore set (R/L): choke constriction .005/.006 inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the 28 gauge set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .550/.549 inches; choke constriction .005/.009 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 6 oz. Provenance: The Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Documentation

Has Box

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 28

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Lot 496

Engraved Belgian Browning 28 Gauge Superposed Grade I Shotgun

Manufactured in 1970. Dual white bead sights on the matte, vent rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, standard markings and Belgian proofs, and chokes marked "**"/"*" (modified/full) but have been honed. Standard Grade I light floral scroll engraving on the receiver with a gold washed single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with Browning buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): Bore diameter nine inches from the breech .546/.548 inches; choke constriction .001/.002 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 7 oz.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 28

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Sophie Purgal Signed Factory Engraved Belgian Browning B125 Over/Under 20 Gauge Shotgun with Box

Lot 497

Sophie Purgal Engraved Browning B125 Over/Under 20 Gauge Shotgun

Manufactured in 1990. Blued steel barrels with single steel bead sight on the matted ventilated rib with 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and Invector choke tube system (modified/full currently installed). Coin action displaying "B" style consisting of quail scenes on both sides and a hound on the bottom with flourishes of floral scroll engraving, oak leaf engraved fences, engraved top lever, and selective safety. The lower left side is signed "S. PURGAL" for FN Master Engraver Sophie Purgal. Mounted on a nicely contrasting multipoint checkered Schnabel tip forend and straight grip walnut stock with engraved fittings and Browning buttplate. Includes original box, a choke wrench, and two extra choke tubes (improved modified and improved cylinder). Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore 9 inches from the breech .622/.621 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.032 inches; drop at the comb 1 9/16 inches; drop at the heel 2 5/16 inches; length of pull 14 1/16 inches; weight 6 lbs.

Has Box

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 20

Price Realized:

Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning Citori Grade VI Over/Under Shotgun with Case

Lot 498

Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning Grade VI Over/Under Shotgun

Manufactured in 1994. Single steel bead sight on the matted vent rib, Invector Plus choke system (modified/full installed), and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished action displays floral scroll engraving surrounding four gold inlaid game scenes which include a pair of pheasants on the left, a trio of mallards on the right, a setter on the underside, and a quail on the trigger guard. Gold single trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with ventilated Browning recoil pad. Includes a Browning takedown case, cleaning supplies and an extra choke (improved cylinder). Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs 7 oz.

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Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Lot 499

Engraved Belgian Browning .410 Bore Superposed Grade I Shotgun

Manufactured in 1966. Blued Special Steel barrels with single steel bead sight on the matted vent rib, standard markings, 3 inch chambers with ejectors, and chokes marked "**-"/"**" (improved cylinder/modified). Standard Grade I floral scroll engraving on the blued receiver which features a single gold trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Multi-point checkered, walnut forend and pistol grip stock with Browning buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 3 oz.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 410

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Lot 500

Belgian Browning Superposed Grade I Shotgun

Manufactured in 1963. Blued Special Steel barrels with dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard markings, chokes marked "**-"/"**" (improved cylinder/modified), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The blued boxlock action features Grade I floral scroll engraving, initials "RNS" inscribed on the lower tang, a single gold trigger, and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered forend and round knob pistol grip stock with Browning ventilated recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Lot 501

Belgian Browning B25 Gold Classic Superposed 20 Gauge Shotgun

Blued Special Steel barrels with single white bead sight on the matted vent rib, standard markings, chokes marked "**-"/"**", and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin grey finished boxlock action displays beautiful scroll engraving surrounding gold inlaid decorations. The right side shows a pointer flushing a pair of quail along with a bust of John Browning and "BROWNING GOLD CLASSIC", the left side shows a pointer flushing a pair of pheasant over "086 OF FIVE HUNDRED", and the underside has a bust of a grouse all rendered in highly detailed gold. The engraving extends to the toplever, both tangs, and the trigger guard which shows a gold inlaid Browning logo. The right side of the action is signed "A. CROUSSE", and the left side is signed "JEAN H. DIET" for Engraver Andre Crousse and Master Engraver Jean H. Diet. The gun features a single trigger and tang mounted safety selector switch with gold inlaid ""', "U", and "S". Beautifully figured, fancy floral multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with Browning buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .621/.622 inches; choke constriction .006/.014 inches; minimum wall .036/.034 thickness inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs.

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 20

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Engraved and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Mallard Special Edition Superposed Shotgun

Lot 502

Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning Superposed Shotgun

Produced in 1980. Dual white bead sights on the vented rib, 2 3/4" chambers with full and modified chokes, and standard markings on the sides of the upper barrel. The coin finished frame has over 97% coverage with matte backed scrollwork on all sides. Gold inlaid borders and the following scenes with raised gold ducks: a pair of mallards in flight over a wetland on the right, Two mallards landing on the left, a close up of the mallard head on the trigger guard, and one taking off and one in flight on the underside, above and below an inlaid banner reading "AMERICAN MALLARD ANAS PLATYRHYNCHOS/291 of 500". Extra fancy checkered walnut pistol grip stock with semi-beavertail forearm, superb grain and a skip-line checkered bare butt. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .725/.724 inches; choke constriction .019/.037 inches; minimum wall thickness .040/.038 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 3 oz.

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Engraved Browning Classic Superposed 20 Gauge Shotgun with Original Box

Lot 503

Engraved Browning Classic Superposed Shotgun

Made in Japan, assembled and engraved in Belgium by FN. Single steel bead sight on matte vent rib barrel, 2 3/4" chambers and choked improved cylinder/modified (**/_**. The receiver is scroll engraved with a dog chasing a pheasant and "ONE OF FIVE THOUSAND" marked on the left, a dog chasing two quail, an oval encircled depiction of John Browning and "BROWNING CLASSIC" marked on the right and an oval encircled grouse on the bottom. Gold washed trigger, gold filled Browning Buck on the trigger guard, and tang mounted safety. Checkered extra fancy American walnut forearm and straight grip stock with black plastic Browning buttplate. Complete with original box numbered to gun and picture sleeve.

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Caliber / Gauge: 20

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Lot 504

Browning Continental Superposed Shotgun/Rifle Two Barrel Set

Blued Special Steel barrels with a single steel bead sight on the matted vent rib, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked "**-"/"**" (improved cylinder/modified). The blued actions displays attractive floral scroll engraving on all sides and is signed "C.DOMS" on the left at the low rear for Cecile Doms. Cecile Doms was an instructor at the Leon Mignon engraving school in Liege, Belgium. The gun features a single trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend and straight grip stock with Browning buttplate. Includes a second matching numbered set of over/under rifle barrels measuring 24 inches and chambered in 30-06 Springfield. Also included is the original box and a Browning Naugahyde case that houses the entire set. Barrel and stock measurements for the shotgun set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .621/.620 inches; choke constriction .007/.018 inches; minimum wall thickness .038/.036 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs 13 oz.

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Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 20

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Lot 505

Belgian Browning Superposed Diana Grade Broadway Trap Shotgun

Manufactured in 1967. Dual white bead sights on the matted Broadway Trap vent rib, standard markings on the barrels, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, standard Browning markings, and chokes marked "**"/"*" (modified/full). The coin grey receiver is engraved in the Diana Grade pattern with flowing scroll designs surrounding mallards in a marsh on the right, a covey of pheasant in a wooded scene on the left, a pair of quail on the underside, and a pair of rabbits on the trigger guard. The receiver is signed "A.BEE" on both sides beneath the game scenes for Master Engraver Angelo Bee. Single gold washed trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Beautifully figured, fancy multi-point checkered trap style forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with the "GCF" on the initial escutcheon and ventilated Browning recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bores nine inches from the breech measured at .724/.725 inches; choke constriction .022/.040 inches; minimum wall thickness .037/.037 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 1 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs.

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Caliber / Gauge: 12

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