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LOT 425
U.S. World War II Stevens Model 520-30 Slide
Action Trench Shotgun with Bayonet - Serial no. 53075, 12 gauge, 20
inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. A martial variant of a John
Browning designed sport gun, the 520 Trench Gun 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 until1932, 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. A combination bayonet lug and 6-hole heat shield is mounted on this example. It has a two-line gauge marking on the left side of the barrel, the three-line address on the opposite, “P/(ordnance bomb)” proofs, cylinder choke and a 2 3/4 inch chamber. The frame is marked “P/(ordnance bomb)”,
“MOD. 520-30” and “U.S.” and has the post-1920 upper tang safety switch and the locking block in the top of the frame. Smooth metal jacketed forearm and pistol grip stock with a brown leather sling, serrated plastic buttplate, and a 14 inch length of pull. Includes a Remington M1917 bayonet, scabbard, and canvas sling. CONDITION: Very fine as converted from riot gun configuration, retains 80% of the original blue finish with some scattered light edge and cycling wear, and some light spotting on the top and sides of the receiver. The plug where the original riot gun sight was removed is visible in front of the bayonet lug. The wood is fine with some scattered light dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. The bayonet and scabbard are fine showing some mild wear. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000 LOT 426 U.S. Springfield M1D Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with M84 Scope - Serial no. 4383028, 30-06 cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Manufactured post-WWII and fitted out as a M1D Sniper Rifle. Blade front and peep rear sights, with “DRC” windage and “WCE” elevation drums and a Springfield “S A 1 53” barrel with integral scope base. Internal components include a Springfield bolt, trigger housing, hammer, safety and relief cut operating rod. The hardwood stock is arsenal stamped “RRA” on the right, “140” on the grip above a boxed “P” and Ordnance crossed cannons, a set of drilled and tapped holes on the belly, and a “MRT 1-52” cheekpiece (screws not installed or included). Included with the rifle is a Hart M2 flash hider, 1942-dated PAL bayonet with sheath, and an M84 scope numbered “5395” with sun shield and rubber eyepiece. CONDITION: Very fine, with 95% of the arsenal parkerized finish, showing bright wear on the gas cylinder and light handling marks overall. The refinished stock is very good, with some dings and dents, and the cheekpiece shows some staining and verdigris buildup. The scope shows some light handling marks, with crisp optics. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 427
U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 NRA Sporter Bolt Action Rifle - Serial no. 1366510, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1930. The barrel is marked “SA/flaming bomb/9-30” and the receiver is marked “U.S./SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY/MODEL 1903./1366510”. Hooded blade front and peep rear sights, “N.S.” and “7” marked polished bolt with matching number electropenciled on the body under extractor, star gauged barrel, and standard markings on the receiver ring. Smooth stock with two reinforcing bolts, circled script “P” on the underside of the wrist, “GDM” George D. Moller collection initials stamped near the toe, and a checkered buttplate. Includes a Boyt leather sling.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 95% plus original blue finish, minor handling evidence, and crisp markings. The stock is also excellent. The sling is very fine with minor wear. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 428 Excellent World War II U.S. Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine - Serial no. 6721267, 30 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Blade front sight marked “N” and “I.R.CO.” marked adjustable peep rear sight, Inland Division barrel dated “12-44”, “AI” marked Type III barrel band, round bolt, pushbutton safety, “UI” magazine and “H.I.” marked magazine catch. Low wood stock with 4-rivet hand guard, smooth unmarked pistol grip, green canvas sling, “crossed cannons” on the right side and “10” inside the oval stock cutout. The carbine is attributed by the consignor as a family heirloom, brought home as-is by a WWII GI and kept in the family until this sale.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% plus original parkerized finish, showing minor wear and handling marks overall. The stock is also excellent, with mild scattered dings. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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