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LOT 3283
Scarce Remington-Lee Model 1885 Navy Contract Bolt Action Prototype Carbine - Serial no. 52197/3503, 45-70 Government cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This is an example of a modified Navy contract M1885 Remington-Lee bolt action rifle. This rifle was a standard 1885 Remington-Lee in all respects except it was produced under contract to the USN and is so marked on top of the receiver ring. There were approximately 1,500 made in this contract run. The top of the receiver is marked “U.S.N./Naval Anchor/No. 3503/(US Government inspector initials) H.H.E.”. The left top flat of the receiver is marked with the standard two-line markings of “REMINGTON ARMS CO./ILLION N.Y. U.S.A./SOLE MANUFACTURERS & AGENTS” with the serial number behind the markings. It has a unique 22 inch in length round in the white barrel with the 1879 Springfield rear sight graduated from 100-500 yards on the side of the base and 600-1200 yards on the ladder and the military blade front sight. Stock is a unique flat sided walnut with an oil finish and a unique niter blue barrel band blade front sight. CONDITION: Very good with traces of the original blue finish in protected areas. The barrel and receiver have aged to a mottled red/brown patina. The magazine and trigger are a dark military blue, with some edge wear. The stock is very good, with good grain and scattered handling marks and pressure indentations throughout, and a small crack at the wrist just rear of the bolt. Mechanically excellent. A very scarce example of one of the most modern rifles of its time. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3284
Fine U.S. Contract Spencer Model 1865 Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 16574, 50 cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 14,494 Spencer carbines in this configuration, with the Stabler cut- off, were manufactured for government contract by the Burnside Rifle Company circa 1865. The top of the barrel is marked “M 1865” at the breech. The top of the receiver has the three-line address/patent date marking. The left side of the stock has two U.S. script letter cartouches. It has a ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards, saddle ring on the left side of the stock and six groove rifling. Many of these late Spencer carbines were used into the late 19th century Indian Wars. CONDITION: Fine. The barrel retains 85% plus original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The barrel band is a smooth brown patina. The remaining metal surfaces retain 25% of original case colors in the protected areas, otherwise faded to a silver gray patina. The wood is also fine with minimal surface
chipping and minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 LOT 3285 Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Breech Loading Percussion Military Rifle with Bayonet - Serial no. C,35682, 52 cal., 30 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Only 6,150 New Model 1863 rifles with front sights doubling as bayonet lugs were manufactured (C,30000-C,40000 range) compared to over 60,000 New Model 1863 carbines making them a desirable Sharps variation. The barrel has the three-line Hartford address ahead of the Lawrence folding ladder rear sight, “NEW MODEL 1863” at the breech and “M.N.M.” on the left side at the breech. The front sight is a period replacement. The left side of the frame has the two-line Sharps patent marking and “M.” The lock has the Sharps and Lawrence patent markings. There is a patch box on the right side of the stock. Includes a socket bayonet. CONDITION: Very good. The barrel has a crisp smooth dark brown patina. The barrel bands and forend cap retain 50% original blue finish. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth brown patina overall. The refinished wood is also very good with some minor dings and scratches. The bayonet is very good with a mixture of brown and gray patinas. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3286 U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle - Serial no. 459879, 45-70 Government cal., 32 5/8 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blade front and “R” marked Buffington rear sight, with “V/P/(eagle head)/P” and “A” stamps on the breech of the barrel, “SWP/1889” cartouche on the left of the wrist, circled “P” at the trigger guard tang, and a “U.S./MODEL/1884” marked low arch breechblock. The blued lock is “U.S./ SPRINGFIELD” marked, with a three-click tumbler. “US” marked steel buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. The barrel and barrel bands retain 85% plus original blue finish. 50% of original blue finish remain on the lock assembly and buttplate. The hammer has an aged dark appearance. The trigger guard retains 95% original blue finish. The breech block has faded to a silver-gray with strong original case colors on the underside. The stock is fine with
initials hand marked ahead of the crisp cartouche and some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 900 - 1,300 LOT 3287 U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine with Cavalry Shoulder Harness Ring Belt - Serial no. 149172, 45-70 cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. It features a folding ladder rear sight graduated to 1500 yards with a “C” marked base numbered 1 through 8, a pinned blade front sight, and a saddle ring bar with ring on the left side of the stock. The low arch breechblock is marked “U.S./MODEL/1873”. The barrel has the “V/P/eagle head/P” proof marks on the left side. It has the correct carbine stock with single barrel band, “US” marked buttplate with compartment, and a boxed “SWP/[illegible date]” cartouche on the left side of the wrist. Includes an original saddle ring belt with brass buckle and iron fittings. The leather has a Bisley & Son of Philadelphia marking. CONDITION: Very good. The barrel has a mottled brown patina. The lock and breech block are a mixture of smooth brown and silver out original case colors. The remaining metal surfaces have a mixture of brown and gray patina. The stock is very good with some surface chipping and minor dings and scratches. The saddle ring buckle is good. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 161