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Lot 354: Eight Shotguns and Three Rifles - A) Gambles Pioneer Model 29 Si

Eight Shotguns and Three Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 19, 2011

Lot 354: Eight Shotguns and Three Rifles - A) Gambles Pioneer Model 29 Si

Eight Shotguns and Three Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 19, 2011

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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A) Gambles Pioneer Model 29 Single Shot Hammer Type Shotgun with Sling

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Shotgun
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch round
Finish: blue/casecolored
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1951
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 45
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Freshened repaired stock, 2 3/4" chamber, improved modified choke, 14" LOP, padded leather sling.

B) Diamond Arms Company Single Shot Shotgun

Manufacturer: Diamond
Model: Single Shot
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 32 inch round
Finish: blue/casecolored
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1951
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 45
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Top break, single shot, exposed hammer, 2 3/4" chamber, full choke, 14" LOP. Underside of forearm marked "53".

C) Unknown Single Shot Hammer Type Shotgun

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Shotgun
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 28 1/2 round
Finish: blue/casecolored
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1951
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 45
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

NG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state. Finish obscured by heavy cleaning, rust or corrosion.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Appears to have "IDEAL" on top of barrel, action needs attention, repaired stock with cracks and White Line buttpad, 2 1/2" chamber, cylinder choke, 14" LOP.

D) Sears, Roebuck and Company Long Tom Model Single Shot Shotgun

Manufacturer: Sears Roebuck & Co Brand
Model: Long Tom
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 36 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1951
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 45
Class: Modern Long Gun
Rating:

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

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E) Remington Model 1893 No. 9 Shotgun

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: 1893
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch round
Finish: blue/casecolored
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1951
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 45
Class: Antique
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

Description:

Standard markings and features, 2 3/4" chamber, full choke, smooth round knob pistol grip stock, 14" LOP.

F) Western Auto Revelation Model R325BB Bolt Action Shotgun

Manufacturer: Revelation
Model: R325BB
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1951
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 45
Class: Modern Long Gun
Rating:

NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

Description:

Standard markings and features, 3 round detachable magazine, 2 3/4 or 3" chamber, full choke, LOP 13 1/2".

G) Mossberg Model 185K-A Bolt Action Shotgun

Manufacturer: Mossberg O F & Sons Inc
Model: 185K-A
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1951
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 45
Class: Modern Long Gun
Rating:

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

Description:

Utilitarian model bolt action, detachable 3 round magazine, 2 3/4" chamber, "C-Lect-Choke", 14" LOP.

H) Harrington & Richardson Topper M48 Model Single Shot Shotgun

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: Topper
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 410
Barrel: 28 inch
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1951
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 45
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Old production introduced in 1946. Standard markings and features, 3" chamber, cylinder choke, LOP 14", vented buttpad.

I) Australian Lithgow Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Lithgow
Model: No III MK I
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 25 1/4 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1951
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 45
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured in Australia. Standard features, marked 1915 on buttsocket under "Lithgow SHT.LE III" in shield. Remarked serial number.

J) Mossberg Model 340TR Smoothbore Bolt Action Rifle with Scope

Manufacturer: Mossberg O F & Sons Inc
Model: 340 TR
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 smoothbore
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1951
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 45
Class: Modern Long Gun
Rating:

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

Description:

In 1930 a complete line of utilitarian rifles was introduced including the 340 series. Standard markings and features with mounted Bushnell 4x scope.

K) Unmarked Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 22 inch heavy round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1951
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 45
Class: Modern Long Gun
Rating:

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

Description:

Similar to Mossberg 300 Series bolt action rifles, heavy barrel with no sights, grooved for scope mounts.

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