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SALE NO. 76
2390. PERCUSSION HALFSTOCK FOWLER BY J. HENRY & SON 12 ga., 33” part octagon barrel with a fair bore showing light pitting
and surface rust. The metal surfaces bear a brown patina with areas of light pitting. The stock rates fair with handling marks and thin
cracks in wrist repaired with small thin brads. The single thimble ramrod rib has separated but remains present along with a turned tip wooden
ramrod which may be non-original. The front tip of triggerguard is missing. A maker marked halfstock fowler which will make a good wall
hanger. (3522-19) {ANTIQUE} (100/200)
2391. PERCUSSION SINGLE BARREL SHOTGUN 16 ga., 34” pain barrel with a rusty bore. The metal has an overall brown gray patina
with some light pitting more prevalent on action. The plain stock and forend rate good with light blemishes and drops of some sort of dried varnish.
No ramrod present. (3522-30) {ANTIQUE} (100/200)
2392. BELGIAN PERCUSSION SIDELOCK DOUBLEGUN 10 ga., 29” shortened Damascus barrels with dark bores. The metal is a
brown patina with scroll engraving on locks and traces of damascus pattern on barrels. The stock rates fair with a thin crack in left wrist, small
repair in right stock with fading checkering and numerous other light handling marks. (3522-23) {ANTIQUE} (100/200)
2393. REMINGTON MODEL 1889 GRADE 1 DOUBLE HAMMERGUN serial #55426, 12 ga., 28” decarbonized steel barrels with
lightly pitted bores choked full. The barrels hava a gray brown patina with spots of pitting. The color case-hardened finish of the frame is slowly
fading to dull gray. The checkered pistol grip stock and forend rates good overall with a couple thin cracks in left wrist and other light handling
marks. The buttstock is fitted with a checkered hard rubber buttplate. Shotgun was manufactured in 1893. (3579-1) {ANTIQUE} (200/400)
2394. PERCUSSION DOUBLE HAMMERGUN BY MANTON 16 ga., 31” shortened barrels with dark bores. The metal surfaces on this
back action lock hammergun bear a brown patina with scattered light pitting and handling marks. The checkered stock rates good having been
lightly cleaned, leaving wood slightly undersized to metal with spots of dried running varnish. The stock has been decorated with inlaid nickel silver
wedge pin escutcheons and monogram plate in belly of stock. The nipples are modern replacements and a customized wooden ramrod with
metal ends is present. A modified Manton candidate for a wall display. (3522-17) {ANTIQUE} (100/200)
2395. PERCUSSION DOUBLE HAMMERGUN WITH W.RICHARDS LOCKS 12 ga., 33” barrels with dark bores. The barrels bear
a brown patina with file marks at the breech which are toning to a dull brown. The W. Richards marked locks are dull gray brown with cut marks
on the right plate where it was poorly fitted to barrels. The checkered pistol grip stock rates fair at best with worn chipped edges along barrel
and tang, light insect damage and dried flaking finish with spots of dried adhesive or varnish at the butt. The stock is ill-fitting to the locks and
may not be original to this firearm. The hammers no longer function. A metal tip ramrod is included. A percussion double whose rustic appeal
would make a nice wall hanger for mantle or gun room. (3522-13) {ANTIQUE} (100/200)
2396. PERCUSSION DOUBLE HAMMERGUN BY GEO. FISHER 12 ga., 30” laminated steel barrels with dark rusty bores. The barrels
bear a brown patina with pinprick pitting and surface rust heaviest at the nipples. The locks are a gray brown with light oxidation. The checkered
wood stock rates fair with a dried flaking finish, chips and other handling marks and a large crack in wrist which has been period repaired
with thin iron bars and screws in either side of stock. A proper size wooden ramrod is present. (3522-9) {ANTIQUE} (75/150)
2397. U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE serial #54293, 45-70, 32 5/8” barrel with a fair pitted bore. The lock plate,
breech block and barrel have proper markings. The metal bears a gray brown patina with light pitting. The stock rates about fair with numerous
holes drilled in butt along with a large chip at toe, carved initials in left butt and other handling marks. The thumb lever is loose fitting and the firing
pin and rear stock screw are missing. A correct but lightly pitted cleaning rod is included. A nice trapdoor restoration project or parts gun candidate.
(3522-34) {ANTIQUE} (200/400)
2398. WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE serial #17023, 44 WCF, 24” round barrel with full magazine and a near excellent
bore. The metal bears an overall brown gray patina with traces of original blue in protected areas with spots of surface rust and scratches.
The walnut stock and forend rate fair with the forend having a thin crack the entire length of belly, stock has a crack in the right wrist and a large
chip in left. Two small holes are present in buttstock along with other handling marks. The magazine band appears to have broken free and a
crude welding attempt was made. Some of the screws show light slot wear. Rifle is equipped with a German silver front sight and sporting style
rear sight. A fair condition first year issue 1892 rifle that would look great on a wall. (3566-1) {ANTIQUE} (200/400)
2399. MUZZLELOADING FULLSTOCK SPORTING RIFLE RECONVERTED TO FLINTLOCK .54 flintlock, 45” octagon barrel with
a dark rusty bore. The metal bears a brown patina with spots of pitting and silvering along the high edges. The wood stock rates about fair with light
scuffs and scratches and a large crack through wrist which has been partially secured with small iron brads. The brass hardware has a faded ochre
finish and a small area of brown paint on rear of triggerguard. A wooden ramrod with chipped tip is present. (3542-4) {ANTIQUE} (200/400)
2400. PERCUSSION HALFSTOCK SPORTING RIFLE BY LEMAN .36 percussion, 33” octagon heavy barrel with a fair rusty bore. The
metal surfaces bear a brown patina with light pitting more prevalent at the breech. The top rear of barrel is marked “S.SMALL”. The stock rates
poor to fair with a crack through side flat and a large chip and crack in top of wrist prohibiting lock from seating properly. The toe of buttstock is
cracked and is being secured by the crescent buttplate. The buttplate is equipped with a nice rectangular brass patchbox and the brass hardware
has a nicely mellowed brass finish with some light verdegris starting to form. The wedge pin has been replaced with a simple twisted brass
blank. A short wood ramrod is currently present. (3552-5) {ANTIQUE} (200/300)
2401. J.F. MERRIMAN PERCUSSION HALFSTOCK SPORTING RIFLE WITH GOULCHER LOCK .41 percussion, 29” octagon
heavy barrel with a dark bore. The metal bears a brown patina with traces of a flaking blue paint-like finish along with spots of light surface
rust. The Goulcher marked lock has a fading gray finish with light oxidation leaving name and light scroll engraving partially obscured but still legible.
The walnut stocks rate good overall with a raised 2” crack in front of triggerguard and other light dings and blemishes. The stock is accented
with a lightly engraved German silver decorative patchbox and toe guard along with a plain German silver wedge pin escutcheons, curled triggerguard
and buttplate. Some solder marks are present where ramrod rib may have been reattached. A newer wooden ramrod is present.
(3604-2) {ANTIQUE} (200/400)
2402. ANTIQUE LOT This lot contains four antique clay pigeons. They are a reddish clay color, and are in very good condition. Three are a standard
size, and the fourth is smaller and has a tab on one side. Opposite that side is a small chip. All three have lettering molded into the top, but
the lettering is illegible. (2725-31)
2403. LOT OF SURPLUS AMMUNITION This lot contains five boxes of WWII Winchester 30 Carbine FMJ ammunition. Four of the
boxes are full, and are lot #22121. The fifth is marked Western and only contains 38 rounds. All cartons and ammunition are in excellent
condition. (3017-54A)
2404. LOT OF SURPLUS AMMUNITION This lot contains six boxes of WWII surplus 30 Carbine FMJ ammunition. Three of the boxes are
Lake City Ordnance re-packed ammunition. These are dated 10-44. The other three are manufactured by King Mills Ordnance Plant. Two are
intact but have an open edge, and the third is loose, due to the box having come apart. The ammunition itself is in excellent condition. Comes
in a green G.I. can. (3017-54B)
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