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Premier Firearms Auction #88

May 19, 2023 to May 21, 2023

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Premier Firearms Auction #88

May 19, 2023 to May 21, 2023

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Rare and Well Documented Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle in Highly Desirable 50 Express Caliber with Factory Letter

Lot 2

Winchester 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle in .50 Express

The included factory letter confirms the current .50 Express caliber, 30 inch octagon No. 3 barrel and plain trigger when received in the warehouse on December 24th, 1896, and shipped on January 30th, 1897. The top barrel flat is marked "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight and "50 EX" at the breech. The serial number is marked on the lower tang. The No. 3 barrel has a blade front sight and three leaf rear sporting sight. "3" marked on the bottom of the barrel. Mounted with a smooth Schnabel forearm with ebony insert and straight grip stock with a sling swivel and casehardened rifle buttplate. The exact number of 1885s made in .50 Express caliber is unknown, but the number is believed to be somewhere around only 300. Provenance: The Tom Selleck Collection

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50 express

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Spencer Repeating "Buffalo" Rifle with Remington Marked Heavy Barrel

Lot 70

Spencer Repeating "Buffalo" Rifle with Remington Heavy Barrel

Approximately 50,000 of these carbines were manufactured between 1863 and 1865 for the Union Army. This rifle was later updated and fitted with a heavy barrel, likely for a buffalo hunter. Spencers were among the first repeating rifles available in the West alongside the Henry rifles but offered more firepower and thus were better suited to big game. It has a dovetailed German silver blade front sight, notch and ladder rear sight, and "REMINGTON 8" marking on the upper left at the breech. The top of the frame has the three-line marking. The serial number is marked on top. A saddle ring is fitted on the left. The stock has an "M" hand-marked on the left.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

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Spectacular Civil War U.S. Massachusetts Arms Co. Second Model Maynard Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 191

Civil War U.S. Mass. Arms Co. Maynard Second Model Carbine

This spectacular example of a Civil War Maynard second model carbine appears to have remained in storage protected from the elements, as issued, and remains a true time capsule. Maynard carbines were easily among the best cavalry weapons available during the Civil War. Both sides used them and held them in high regard. They are based on the designs of Dr. Edward Maynard, a dentist and inventor from New York and Washington, D.C. Approximately 20,202 second model Maynard carbines were manufactured between 1863-1865. Some were issued to the 6th, 9th, and 11th Indiana Cavalry as well as the 10th and 11th East Tennessee Union Cavalry. It has a pinched blade front sight, three leaf rear sight graduated for 100, 300, and 500 yards, "EDWARD MAYNARD./PATENTEE./MAY 27. 1851./DEC. 6. 1859." marked on the left of the frame, "MANUFACTURED BY/MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS." on the right of the frame, single letter inspection initials marked on various components and two boxed script "GWS" and "JM" inspection cartouches crisply stamped on the left stock wrist.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

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Lot 192

Civil War U.S. Joslyn Model 1864 Saddle Ring Carbine

Approximately 8,000 Model 1864 Joslyn breech loading carbines were purchased by the Ordnance Department. The Joslyn was one of the more widely used carbines during the Civil War. The carbine is equipped with pinched blade front and three folding leaf rear sights. It has the correct hooded firing pin that distinguishes the Model 1864 Carbine from the brass mounted Model 1862 carbine. "F.D.L" inspection initials marked on the left of the barrel and on top of the stock ahead of the buttplate tang. Matching serial number "4342" on the breechblock and upper tang. Two crisp boxed script "FDL" inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock flat above the saddle ring bar. "US" marked buttplate tang.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50 RF

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Excellent and Scarce Civil War Era E. G. Lamson & Co. Palmer Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 193

Civil War Era E. G. Lamson & Co. Palmer Bolt Action Carbine

The Palmer carbine holds the distinction of being the first metallic cartridge bolt action firearm ever adopted by the U.S. Ordnance Department. The bolt does not contain a firing pin and is simply used to seat the cartridge and seal the breech. It fires with a traditional side lock. Approximately 1,001 of these carbines were ordered on contract by the U.S. government late in the Civil War but were delivered too late to see action. It has small "M.M" (Miles Moulton) inspection initials on the left of the breech and left stock flat, a circled script "MM" inspection cartouche stamped on the left stock flat, and small "C.S.P" inspection initials on top of the stock ahead of the buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50 RF

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Outstanding Providence Tool Co. Peabody Breech Loading Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 199

Providence Tool Co. Peabody Saddle Ring Carbine

The Peabody carbine was manufactured by the Providence Tool Co. of Providence, Rhode Island c. 1866-1871. The Peabody carbine was developed and tested in 1864, but the end of the Civil War terminated Ordnance Department interest in it. Large numbers of Peabody rifles and carbines were sold to Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, Romania, Spain, and France for use in the Franco-Prussian War. Post-war sales of Peabody rifles and carbines in the United States were limited to three state contracts. South Carolina purchased 350 .50 caliber Peabody carbines originally manufactured for a French contract. The carbine has a military blue barrel with block front sight and two-leaf folding rear sight. The barrel band, receiver, breech block, hammer, side plate, lever and buttplate are color casehardened. A staple-mounted carbine sling ring is mounted at the junction of the left side of the stock and the receiver. The stock and forearm are oil-finished black walnut. The left of the receiver is roll-stamped "PEABODY'S PAT./JULY 22. 1862/MAN'F'D BY/PROVIDENCE TOOL CO./PROV. R.I." in five lines. Small single block letter sub-inspection marks on most components. An oval "WC" Providence Tool Co. inspection mark, which was stamped on all Peabody carbines manufactured for foreign contracts, is stamped on the left of the stock wrist.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50 RF

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Very Fine Civil War U.S. Massachusetts Arms Co. Second Model Maynard Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 200

Civil War U.S. Mass Arms Co. Second Model Maynard Carbine

Maynard carbines were easily among the best cavalry weapons available during the Civil War. Both sides used them and held them in high regard. Approximately 20,000 second model Maynard carbines were manufactured between 1864-1865. Some were issued to the 6th, 9th, and 11th Indiana Cavalry as well as the 10th and 11th East Tennessee Union Cavalry. Pinched blade front sight, three leaf rear sight, "S" single letter inspection initial stamped on the left barrel flat at the breech, and two boxed script inspection cartouches stamped on the left of the stock wrist.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

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Exceptional Civil War U.S. Massachusetts Arms Co. Second Model Maynard Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 205

Civil War U.S. Mass Arms Co. Second Model Maynard Carbine

Maynard carbines were easily among the best cavalry weapons available during the Civil War. Both sides used them and held them in high regard. Approximately 20,000 second model Maynard carbines were manufactured between 1864-1865. Some were issued to the 6th, 9th, and 11th Indiana Cavalry as well as the 10th and 11th East Tennessee Union Cavalry. Pinched blade front sight, three leaf rear sight, "W" single letter inspection initial stamped on the left barrel flat at the breech, and two boxed script inspection cartouches stamped on the left of the stock wrist. A brass collection tag stamped "ACW 1043" is hanging from the saddle bar.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

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Burnside Rifle Co. U.S. Contract Model 1865 Spencer Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 208

Burnside Rifle Co. U.S. Contract Model 1865 Spencer Carbine

Most of the Model 1865 Spencer carbines were manufactured in 1865 and 1866 after the end of the Civil War. Many were used during Reconstruction and in the Indian Wars before the Springfield Trapdoors were widely issued. It features blade front and folding ladder rear sights, small single letter inspection initials marked on various components, "J.L.C" (Joseph L. Cottle) inspection initials on the left of the barrel at the breech, and two inspection cartouches on the left side of the stock behind the saddle ring bar.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50 Spencer

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Scarce Civil War Era E. G. Lamson & Co. Palmer Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 209

Civil War Era E. G. Lamson & Co. Palmer Bolt Action Carbine

The Palmer carbine holds the distinction of being the first metallic cartridge bolt action firearm ever adopted by the U.S. Ordnance Department. The bolt does not contain a firing pin and is simply used to seat the cartridge and seal the breech. It fires with a traditional side lock. Approximately 1,001 of these carbines were ordered on contract by the U.S. government late in the Civil War, but they were delivered too late to see action. It has small "M.M" (Miles Moulton) inspector initials on the left of the breech, left stock flat, and top of the stock ahead of the buttplate tang as well as a script "MM" inspection cartouche on the left stock flat.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50 RF

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Outstanding Indian Wars Era U.S. Inspected Spencer-Burnside Contract Model 1865 Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 218

Indian Wars Era U.S. Burnside Spencer 1865 Repeating Carbine

Spencer Model 1865 carbines were serial numbered in the approximate range 1-23000 and manufactured circa 1865-1866. The top of the receiver has the four-line address/patent date and Burnside Rifle Co. marking along with "MODEL/1865". The left of the stock has two crisp boxed script inspection cartouches. It has a ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards, and saddle ring mounted on the left of the stock. Many of these late Spencer carbines were used during Reconstruction and in the Indian Wars before the Springfield Trapdoors were widely issued, with plenty of others seeing use out West well into the end of the 19th century, although this example appears to have seen little, if any, service use at all and appears to have remained in storage protected from the elements; leading to its high condition. Provenance: The Greg Lampe Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50 Spencer

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Kentucky Rifle Association Best Relief Carved Rifle Award Winning Engraved Golden Age Flintlock American Long Rifle Attributed to John Bonewitz

Lot 241

Flintlock American Long Rifle Attributed to John Bonewitz

This c. 1790-1800 rifle attributed to master gunmaker John (Johannes) Bonewitz (1758-1828) of Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania, won the "Best Carved Rifle" award from the Kentucky Rifle Association in 1994 (silver award plaque included) and is certainly a very fine example of why his work is held in such high esteem by collectors of American Long Rifles from the Golden Age after the American Revolution. Bonewitz worked in Womelsdorf c. 1778-1809 and then moved to Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, where he remained active until his death in 1828. He is credited with training Leonard Reedy and Andrew Fitchorn Jr. The rifled barrel has traditional blade and notch sights and no visible markings, and the lock is also unmarked on the outside and only has a "DP" cartouche on the inside. However, the rifle closely matches the detailed carving, engraving, and furniture on other Bonewitz rifles shown in the KRA Bulletin, Volume 29, Number 2 for Winter 2002 in the article "John Bonewitz Master Gunsmith, Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania" and the 2012 article "Johannes Bonewitz- Master Gunsmith, Womelsdorf, PA" by Henry Bishop. In fact, the carving and other details on this rifle could be considered Bonewitz's "signatures." For example, the incised carved scroll pattern ahead of the patch box finial is consistently found on his work. The three-piece patch box itself is the same pattern as is found on many of his rifles, even the engraving is the same as some other examples, and the details of the other incised and raised relief scroll carving at the ramrod entry pipe, wrist, and sides of the butt are all highly consistent with his incredible work. The pattern found below the cheek rest is an uncommon design on American long rifles broadly, but it is found on Bonewitz rifles.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

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Extremely Rare Documented Gulf War U.S. Barrett M82A1 Semi-Automatic .50 BMG Sniper Rifle, One of the First 100 Rifles Delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps for Use in Operation Desert Storm

Lot 414

Gulf War U.S. Marine Corps Barrett M82A1 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Developed in the early 1980s, the M82 series of weapons has been adopted by a number of military forces, where its long range striking power makes it useful for disabling vehicles, detonating enemy ordnance, and sniping at ranges well beyond a conventional rifle. This impressive weapon has the standard Barrett Manufacturing Inc. markings on the left side of the magazine well, with the addition of "U.S." directly below the patent marking. Fitted with a "SLAP" marked fluted barrel with Barrett chevron muzzle brake, ventilated steel chassis, folding hooded blade front sight, carry handle, scope base, flip up rear peep sight, AR style fire controls and checkered grip, and solid rubber recoil pad. This rifle is listed on page 23 in Norman Chandler's "Death from Afar, Vol. 1" as one of the first 100 Barrett M82A1A sniper rifles delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps during Operation Desert Shield, which was the buildup of troops and defense. Operation Desert Storm was the combat phase. The original SLAP (Saboted Light Armor Penetrator) barrel is dated "2/91". Reportedly, the first 100 Barrett's were sent straight from the factory to Saudi Arabia to be distributed to combat elements, with this one likely being in-theater for the main thrust. The scope rail is a mid-90s military adjustment, noted with a two-piece welded base and a one piece top picatinny rail. The rail is topped with a Leupold Ultra 16X-M1A scope. Includes a Pelican hard case, cleaning kit, three extra magazines, black nylon sling, breech gauge, and ten round of Barrett M33 ball ammunition. Today only about 35 of these scarce and collectible rifles are known to be in private collections, as the rest were given to foreign allies, police departments, museums or the shredder.

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Has Box

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 50 BMG

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Desirable Accuracy International AW50 .50 BMG Bolt Action Anti-Material Rifle with Schmidt and Bender Scope and Case

Lot 605

Accuracy International AW50 .50 BMG Rifle with Scope and Case

Manufactured as the .50 BMG equivalent of the Arctic Warfare series of rifles from Accuracy International, the AW50 was intended for use on radar stations and light vehicles. The heavy fluted barrel is fitted with a massive single chamber muzzle brake and is marked "50 CAL" on the right side of the chamber. The left of the action is marked "ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL ENGLAND", and the right "AW50" and the serial number. A Schmidt & Bender 3-12x50 scope is mounted on the integral scope rail. The action is mounted in Accuracy International's tried and true chassis system with a folding buttstock, adjustable buttplate, and rear monopod. Includes a hard case containing nine extra magazines, an extra muzzle brake, a cleaning kit, and a bipod.

Has Box

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 50 BMG

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Lot 606

McMillan Firearms TAC-50A1 Bolt Action Rifle with Zeiss Scope

Based on previous McMillan designs that dated back to the late 1980s, the TAC-50 is today's premier long-range anti-material precision rifle and has been the standard long-range sniper weapon for the Canadian Army since 2000. In 2017, a Canadian sniper firing a TAC-50 recorded the longest confirmed sniper kill (3,871 yd) in history while serving in Iraq. In fact, two out of the five longest recorded sniper kills were made with a TAC-50. Outside a war zone, the .50 caliber action dominates the benchrest competition. This rifle features a four chamber muzzle brake at the end of the fluted barrel. The action is fitted with a McCann Industries rail system and Zeiss Hensoldt ZF6-24x72 scope. Mounted in a McMillan stock with adjustable forward mounted bipod for improved handling, detachable magazine, textured pistol grip, adjustable comb and length of pull, and a rear monopod. Includes a Pelican 1750 series hard case and certificate of authenticity.

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Has Box

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 50 BMG

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Lot 607

Barrett Model 95 Bullpup Bolt Action Rifle with Case

A shortened/improved version of the Model 90, produced without sights, fluted barrel has the Barrett's signature "arrowhead" muzzle brake, frame is equipped with a folding steel bipod, right handed safety, AR-style pistol grip, standard markings on the magazine well, a heavy solid rubber recoil pad, and a rear adjustable monopod. Includes a Pelican 1750 hard case and a cleaning kit.

Has Box

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 50 BMG

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Scarce Sharps Model 1852 Military Style Percussion Sporting Carbine

Lot 1196

Sharps 1852 Military Style Sporting Carbine

According to "Sharps Firearms, The Percussion Era 1848-1865" by Roy Marcot, "Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co. decided to fabricate a version of the Model 1852 Military Carbine for the civilian market in late 1853 or early 1854." These are typically without a sling ring bar and in various calibers other than the standard Military chambering. This example is chambered in "60 bore" (.427/.44 caliber), one of the offered calibers, with deep six groove rifling. Early type marking "ROBBINS & LAWRENCE" on top of the barrel, back of the frame marked "C. SHARPS/PATENT/1848" ahead of the serial number, and "C. SHARPS'/PATENT./1852." on the lock plate. Modern replacement dovetailed Lyman pinched blade front sight and standard ladder rear sight. Matching serial number "5796" marked underneath the barrel and inside the forearm channel. Brass barrel band, patch box, and buttplate. Factory drilled and tapped for a rear tang sight, with a plug currently in place of.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

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Very Fine Indian Wars Era U.S. Inspected Spencer-Burnside Contract Model 1865 Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 1197

Indian Wars Era Spencer-Burnside Contract 1865 Repeating Carbine

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50 Spencer

Lot 1198

Remington Type III Commercial Split Breech Rolling Block Saddle

Type III "Split Breech" civilian carbines, such as this one as evidenced by its lack of an inspection cartouche on the stock, were part of the last batch of approximately 1,000 manufactured using leftover parts, dies, and machinery that was returned to E. Remington & Sons after the completion of the U.S. government contract deliveries by Savage Revolving Arms Co. on behalf of Remington. These were advertised in the catalog of 1866, with many sold and used out West. Thirty split breech civilian carbines like this example are known to have been purchased by Nelson Story Sr., who was a pioneer, Montana entrepreneur, cattle rancher, miner, vigilante, and a notable resident of Bozeman, Montana, just prior to his famous 1866 cattle drive from Texas to Montana along the Bozeman Trail with approximately 1,000 head of Texas Longhorns; the first major cattle drive from Texas into Montana. Features a pinched blade front sight, notch rear sight with folding leaf graduated to 500 yards, two-line Remington address and patent markings on the upper tang, and saddle bar with saddle ring on the left of the frame. "C.G.C." (Charles G. Curtis) inspection initials (leftover military contract part) marked above a "T" and "P" proof on top of the barrel (hidden by the barrel band). Serial number "1279" marked on the left front surface of the frame and "286" marked on the bottom of the barrel at the breech. "US" marked buttplate tang (leftover military contract part).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

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Fine Civil War U.S. American Machine Works Smith Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 1200

Civil War U.S. American Machine Works Smith Carbine

This example was manufactured by American Machine Works. A total of 30,362 Smith carbines were reportedly purchased by the United States government during the Civil War. Smith carbines were considered to be one of the most important Federal Cavalry carbines and were known to be accurate and reliable weapons. Standard three sets of markings on the left side of the frame. Matching serial number on the receiver and barrel. Dovetail blade front sight and folding leaf rear sight correctly absent of yard markings. Mounted with a smooth walnut forend and straight grip stock marked with an oval script "JH" cartouche on the left of the wrist.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

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Indian Wars Era Spencer-Burnside Contract Model 1865 Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine with Highly Desirable Colorado Territory Marking

Lot 1208

Spencer-Burnside 1865 Carbine with Colorado Territory Marking

The "U.S./COL. TER" branded into the left of the buttstock indicates this carbine is one of just 500 Spencer Carbines transferred by the U.S. Ordnance Department to the Colorado Territory on October 16th, 1868. See page 129 of "Spencer Repeating Firearms" by Roy Marcot for a similar example. Most of the Model 1865 Spencer carbines were manufactured in 1865 and 1866 after the end of the Civil War. Many were used during Reconstruction and in the Indian Wars before the Springfield Trapdoors were widely issued, with many seeing continued use by Native American groups and Western settlers into the late 19th century. Features blade front and folding ladder rear sights and the Stabler cutoff. Matching serial number "22503" marked underneath the barrel and on top of the frame. Small single letter inspection initials marked on various components, two boxed script inspection cartouches stamped on the left of the stock, "C.S.L." inspection initials stamped on bottom of the forend and ahead of the buttplate, and additional "C.W.B" initials stamped on the left of the action and both sides of the stock.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50 Spencer

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Lot 1617

Robar Model RC50F 50 Caliber Bolt Action Rifle

Designed and manufactured to resemble a scaled up version of a Remington 700 with a heavy fluted barrel, muzzle brake and a three round detachable box magazine. A scope rail is mounted on top of the receiver. The barrel is marked with the caliber on the left side of the chamber, and the serial number and Robar address on the left side of the receiver. Mounted in a synthetic target style stock with a bipod affixed to the nose. Includes a soft case.

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 50 BMG

Barrett Firearms M107A1 Semi-Automatic Rifle with U.S. Optics Scope and Case

Lot 1618

Barrett Firearms M107A1 Rifle with U.S. Optics Scope

Originally designed as an update to the iconic Barrett M82A1, the M107A1 retains the same appearance and long distance firepower of it's predecessor. Beginning in 2002, the U.S. Army began making orders for the M107 even though it wouldn't be officially accepted for full scale deployment in 2005. The rifles would be quickly deployed to Afghanistan due to the Taliban and Al Queda having a small supply of M82A1 rifles. The M107 rifle was also designed to be four pounds lighter than the M82 through the use of titanium for some of the internal parts. The M107 is fitted with a redesigned muzzle brake for use with Barrett's QDL line of suppressors at the end of the fluted barrel. The receiver retains Barrett's signature two piece steel construction with full length top rail mounted with a U.S. Optics 5-25x scope, flip up blade front and elevation adjustable peep rear sights, a bipod mounted at the front and rear adjustable monopod as well as a factory cheek rest. Includes a Pelican hard case fitted for the gun and a cleaning kit.

Has Box

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 50 BMG

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Very Scarce Civil War James Warner Breech Loading Saddle Ring Carbine with Silver Plated Frame

Lot 3155

Silver Plated Civil War James Warner Saddle Ring Carbine

Only 1,501 of these carbines are believed to have been manufactured by Warner in 1864. These initial carbines saw some use by Wisconsin units and others during the last part of the war. Another 2,500 were produced by Greene Rifle Works. After the Civil War, the Warner carbines were sold as surplus and then Schuyler, Hartley & Graham resold them to France in 1870. This example features a unique silver plated brass frame, indicating it may have been intended for presentation to an important individual, and is currently the only example to have passed through Rock Island Auction Company like it! The action features a hinged breech block and manual extractor located on the underside of the forend. "JAMES WARNER,SPRINGFIELD,MASS/WARNER'S/PATENT" marked in three lines on the left of the frame, has a round blade front sight, folding leaf rear sight with "3", "5", and "8" markings on the leaf (300-800 yards), a smooth walnut forend, straight wrist walnut buttstock, saddle ring eye (absent saddle ring) mounted on the left of the action, matching serial number "206" marked on the bottom of the barrel, rear flat of the walnut forend, front flat of the frame, and brass buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50 RF

Exceptional Indian Wars Era U.S. Inspected Spencer-Burnside Contract Model 1865 Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 3159

Indian Wars Era Spencer-Burnside Contract 1865 Repeating Carbine

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50 Spencer

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Fine Indian Wars Era U.S. Springfield Armory Altered Spencer Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 3175

Indian Wars Era U.S. Springfield Altered Spencer Carbine

This carbine is one of over 11,000 altered and refurbished by the Springfield Armory around 1867-1874 with relined three-groove rifled barrels for use with both .56-52 and .56-50 ammunition, and fitted with a Stabler cut-off. It has the standard Spencer markings and sights, and the left of the stock behind the saddle bar is stamped with the "ESA" inspection cartouche of Erskine S. Allin, Springfield's Master Armorer.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50 Spencer

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U.S. Civil War Massachusetts Arms Co. Smith Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 3177

U.S. Civil War Massachusetts Arms Co. Smith Carbine

These Smith carbines were considered to be one of the most important Federal Cavalry carbines. This example was manufactured by Massachusetts Arms Company, Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. Designed by Gilbert Smith, the production of this breech loading percussion carbine was almost entirely consumed by government contracts, with only limited numbers going to the civilian market. A total of 30,362 Smith carbines were reportedly purchased by the United States during the Civil War. Smith carbines were considered to be accurate and reliable weapons. Standard three sets of markings on the left side of the frame. Matching serial number on the receiver and barrel. Dovetail blade front sight and folding leaf rear sight correctly absent of yard markings. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip walnut stock with a steel buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

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Civil War Era U.S. Martially Inspected Massachusetts Arms Co. Maynard "Model 1865" Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 3179

Civil War Era Mass Arms Co. "Model 1865" Maynard Carbine

Approximately 20,000 Second Model Maynard carbines were manufactured between 1864-1865, with this example marked with an "1865" date on the lower tang as typically seen on sporting rifles; although the sporting rifles were manufactured at the same time as the standard Civil War contract carbines and this was likely a late delivered example of a Second Model carbine on contract utilizing an 1865 frame. Some were delivered late in the war and were issued and used by 6th, 9th, and 11th Indiana Cavalry and the 10th and 11th East Tennessee Union Cavalry. Pinched blade front sight, three leaf rear sight, "M" single letter inspection initial stamped on the left barrel flat at the breech, and two boxed script inspection cartouches stamped on the left of the stock wrist behind the lightly carved word "Mass".

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

Lot 3218

Massive E.F. Herman 20th Century Heavy Barrel Flintlock Target

This attractive "chunk gun" is signed "E.F. HERMAN 32" on top of the barrel. The rifle is fitted with a target globe front sight and an adjustable Redfield peep sight, antique flintlock dated "1813" with the East India Company's lion mark at the center and "AC" marked on the cock, adjustable double set triggers, and brass furniture. The bird patchbox is a copy of a John Leckner rifle (see page 324 of "Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in Its Golden Age" by Kindig). The stock is not drilled for a ramrod. A false muzzle and starter are included. Elmer F. Herman of Pasadena, California, was a well-known muzzleloading target rifle builder in the mid-20th century. He was wounded in 1957 when a cigarette spark ignited powder while he was driving. Luckily another 18 pounds of powder in the vehicle did not ignite.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

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Steyr HS .50-M1 .50 BMG Bolt Action Anti Material Rifle with Kahles Scope and Case

Lot 3695

Steyr HS .50-M1 .50 BMG Anti Material Rifle with Kahles Scope

Manufactured as Steyr's entrance into the world of .50 BMG rifles. The partially fluted barrel is fitted with a massive muzzle brake and is marked "50 Browning" on the right of the chamber. The action is fitted with an accessory rail topped with a Kahles K624i 6-24x56 scope and shorter side rails, with Austrian proofs, the serial number, and Steyr address on the right side. Mounted in a metal chassis system with forward bipod extension, rear monopod, and adjustable comb and length of pull. The chassis is marked on both sides with the model and Steyr address with the importer on the left and serial number on the right. Includes a hard case and cleaning tools.

Has Box

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 50 BMG

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Barrett M82A1 Semi-Automatic .50 BMG Rifle with Premier Heritage Scope and Case

Lot 3696

Barrett M82A1 Semi-Automatic .50 BMG Rifle with Scope and Case

Has Box

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 50

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EDM Arms M96 Windrunner Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Schmidt & Bender Scope

Lot 3729

EDM Arms M96 Windrunner Sniper Rifle with Schmidt & Bender Scope

Designed by Bill Ritchie as a massive, large caliber sniper rifle that could be broken down in less than a minute. Fitted with a heavyweight fluted barrel with ported muzzle brake, Schmidt & Bender 5-25x56 PMII scope, folding adjustable bipod, heavy solid milled receiver with scope rail, manufacturer and model markings on the left side of the receiver, detachable box magazine, textured and contoured Hogue pistol grip, and collapsible buttstock with flip down adjustable rear monopod and solid recoil pad. Includes a manual.

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 50 BMG

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