Antique, Military, C&R, & Modern Firearms Auction

This fine condition circa 1911 beautifully engraved Colt Model 1903 pocket hammerless semi-auto pistol in .32 Rimless Smokeless caliber with a 3.75″ barrel displays ~85% black blued finish to the gun’s parts with niter blued trigger & lockback lever. The two piece factory pearl grips are fine with an approximate 1/2″ x 1/4″ fissure to the mid-back of the right grip panel. The scroll style engraving & markings are sharp, the action is crisp & the bore/rifling are near fine w/ light scattered areas of erosion. Comes with a reproduction two piece black cardboard box w/ copy of a Colt label on the inside of the lid. IMPORTANTLY: Included with this lot is a Colt factory letter dated December 12, 2023, signed by Colt Historian Beverly Jean Haynes confirming to this serial numbered pistol the caliber, barrel length, finish, Type of Stocks: Not Listed, Factory Engraved: YES, Shipped to: Norvell Shapleigh Hardware Company, Address: St. Louis, Missouri, Date of Shipment: October 22, 1912, Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 72. Suitable for inclusion in any serious public or private collection! (C&R).

This excellent overall condition circa post – 2004 Barrett Firearms Model 99 rifle in .416 caliber with a 36.5″ barrel shows light use only. Comes with a U.S. Optics 5 X 25 scope ($3,800 Retail Price), bipod, buttspike & misc additional accessories. Contained in a Pelican padded hardcase. Minty bore. Get this one now or wait 2 years for a new one! (Modern).

Outstanding Belgian Browning Superposed Diana grade O/U shotgun, 12 gauge, 30″ ventilated Broadway rib barrels with 2 3/4″ chambers choked IC/IM, ivory bead front sight, blue finish on the barrels, finely engraved receiver finished in French Grey, deluxe walnut two-piece pistol grip stock with attractive figure in the butt and beavertail fore end with Deeley style lever release, gold single selective trigger with shoe added,auto ejectors, clear factory markings. The lot includes a factory Browning luggage case with faux sheepskin lining in fine condition, an extra set of 28″ ventilated Broadway rib 12 gauge barrels with a 2 3/4″ chamber both with Skeet chokes, set of 30″ ventilated rib 20 gauge barrels with 2 3/4″ chambers and IC/IM chokes and associated packaging materials. Mfg in 1968, the shotgun is in fine overall condition, retaining 97%-98% factory finish on the barrels with light handling marks, small scuffs and modest edge wear. The receiver is finely engraved with game scenes depicting game birds on three sides, signed “R. KOWALSKI” on both sides. The stock is in fine condition with indentations, scrapes and scuffs consistent with field use. The butt displays attractive fiddleback figure. The buttstock ends with an adjustable Morgan smooth rubber butt plate, providing a 14″ LOP. All three sets of barrels display bright bores that rate fine and may clean. The action is crisp and locks up securely. Richard Kowalski was a well known engraver for FN/Browning in the 1960’s and 70’s. (C&R).

This very good condition British World War II era 1943-dated Bren Mk 1 LMG, rebuilt as a semi-automatic from an original Bren parts kit by Historic Arms LLC, is chambered in .303 British with the original 24″ Enfield-manufactured barrel chambered in .303 Brit. The metalwork displays approximately 95% matte dark grey finish with strong, even coverage to the receiver and other metal parts. The bore is bright and shows very nice, strong rifling. All original military and manufacturer proofs/markings are present and sharp. Receiver is refinished nicely, and any reweld/remanufacture markings are professionally hidden. Action cycles crisply in its semi-automatic configuration; overall fit and finish reflect a professional rebuild that retains many of the firearm’s original wartime parts. Features original Carry handle, Bipod, offset iron-sights, dust cover. Comes CA compliant, with a kydex fin grip, and a pinned 10rnd magazine (Modern).

This excellent condition circa 2003 Colt Late Third/Fourth Generation Commemorative Silver Screen Legend VII series Single Action Army revolver in .45 Colt caliber with a 4.75″ barrel displays ~98% bright nickel finish to the gun’s parts. The beautiful natural material, finely grained grips are excellent w/ a remarkably detailed carving on the right panel of a long horn steer. The markings are sharp including “Silver Screen Legends VI” inscribed on the backstrap, “.45 Colt” marked on the left side of the barrel, “Happy Trails” on the right side of the ejector rod housing plus correct Colt factory markings on the top of the barrel and left side frame flat. The action is crisp & the bore/rifling are excellent. Comes w/ a beautifully carved & padded hardwood Presentation case with the image of a Western Cowboy holding a Colt Single Action Army revolver in the middle of the lid showing “Silver Screen Legends VII” inscribed over the image and “Tim Holt” marked under the image. Also included is a Tribute document to “Our Hollywood Cowboy Heroes” Happy Trails benefit auction for the Children’s Foundation Cooper Home for abused children. Accompanying this lot is an outstandingly & extensively hand-tooled two-tone leather holster rig created by Jim Lockwood, Jr. of Prescott, AZ with finely engraved silver accents by Conrad S. Anderson (also of Prescott) in the style of noted Western Movie leathersmith Edward Bohlin whose clientele included Roy Rogers, Clark Gable, John Wayne & Clayton Moore (The Lone Ranger). An opportunity to add this remarkable grouping to any serious public or private collection. (C&R).

This excellent condition circa 2012 finely deluxe scroll engraved Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co. Inverness Model O/U hammerless shotgun in 20 gauge 3″ chambers displays ~99% black blued finish to the gun’s barrel assembly, barrel release lever, selector switch, trigger, trigger guard, forend release button & rear forend attachment base plus ~99% vivid case colors to the receiver & top strap. The finely checkered semi-pistol grip butt stock is excellent with beautiful flame patterned grain patterns & a red factory hard rubber butt pad/one spacer creating a LOP of 14.5″. The matching forend is also excellent. Both show excellent rich oil finish. The engraving & markings are striking, the actions are crisp & the bores are minty. (Modern).

This excellent condition circa 1986 Colt Double Diamond Python/Double Diamond Officer’s revolver/pistol in .357 Magnum/.45 Auto calibers with 6″ and 3.75″ barrels display ~99% bright nickel finish to the gun’s parts plus black finished front & rear sights. The smooth finely grained factory grips are also excellent. Markings are sharp, action crisp & the bores/riflings are excellent. Comes w/ a beautiful hardwood/glass display case, 150 year Commemorative medal & Double Diamond belt buckle. (Modern / PPT).

This excellent condition circa 1945 U.S. Property-marked Model 1911-A1 semi-auto pistol in .45 ACP caliber w/ a 5″ round barrel displays ~99% matte gray parkerized finish to the gun’s parts w/ a black blued finish to the barrel assembly & both magazines. The checkered maroon two piece grips are also excellent. The markings are sharp, action crisp & the bore/rifling are excellent. Comes with a two piece Kraft cardboard box with markings as follows: “ITEM STOCK ORD. DRAWING” over “SNL CODE NO. NUMBER NOMENCLATURE QUANTITY” over a solid line over “B1 01-00040 PISTOL, AUTOMATIC, 1″ over ” B6 01-00210 C-8694 MAGAZINE, ASSEMBLY 2″ over “REMINGTON RAND INC.” over “C DIVISION” plus a hand printed “REM. 2438639” at the top left corner of the cover. Included is an extra magazine, NRA requisition & invoice/shipping document w/1962-dated copy of a money order & note from the NRA’s Government Equipment Section. (C&R).

This much sought after excellent condition circa 1942 Model 1903 U.S. PROPERTY MARKED Pocket Hammerless semi-auto pistol in .32 Rimless Smokeless caliber with a 3.75″ polished round barrel displays ~98% black blued finish to the gun’s parts. The factory checkered two piece hardwood grips are also excellent showing silver Rampant Colt discs inset at the top of each panel. Markings are sharp, action is crisp & the bore/rifling are excellent. Come w/ an unmarked Kraft two piece cardboard box with instructions & cleaning rod. IMPORTANTLY: Included with this lot is a Colt factory letter dated June 24, 2010, signed by Colt Historian Beverly Jean Haynes confirming to this serial numbered pistol the caliber, barrel length, finish, Type of stocks “Not Listed”, Sold to: United States Government, Shipped to: Property Officer Supply Division Office of Strategic Services, Address: Fowler Building Rosslyn, Virginia, Date of Shipment: September 26, 1944, Colt Factory Order: #4420, Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 900. Suitable for inclusion in any serious public or private collection! (C&R).

This excellent condition circa 1963 Swiss made Sig Sauer Model P210-5 semi-auto pistol in 9mm caliber with a .22LR caliber conversion kit and 5.75″ barrel (conversion kit barrel is 5″, both polished) displays ~99% black blued finish to the gun’s parts plus a matte gray trigger, hammer & slide lockback lever. The checkered hardwood two piece grips are also excellent showing a rich oil finish to both panels (plus inclusion of a second pair of smooth hardwood grips w/ beautiful grain patterns). The markings are sharp, the action crisp & both bores/riling are minty. Comes with a fine condition lined hard carry case, ten extra magazines, cleaning kit tools & previously noted extra parts. A great addition to any serious public or private collection! (C&R / PPT).

This excellent condition circa May 1943 U.S. M1 Irwin-Pedersen semi-auto carbine in .30 carbine caliber (no magazine included) with an 18″ barrel (marked “Underwood” over “11-43” over a flaming bomb plus a “P” proof on top of the barrel) displays ~97% military finish to the gun’s parts w/ correct flat bolt, two position rear sight, fixed blade front sight (w/”ears”). The finely grained hardwood stock & handguard are also excellent showing an “F.I.A” over a small square w/ both inside a larger rectangle on the left side of the stock above the trigger group. There is also an “IR” over a flaming bomb stamping in the left side sling recess base. The markings are sharp, including “IP-PM” stamped on the left edge of the butt plate. Comes with a green woven military sling & oiler. (C&R).

This excellent condition circa 1970 Italian-made P. Beretta Model MX 14 two barrel set (O/U vent rib & single barrel large vent rib) in 12 Gauge/12 Gauge w/ a 29.5″ O/U vent rib barrel & a 31.5″ single barrel large vent rib) displays ~99% black blued finish to both the O/U and the single barrel plus brightly polished actions with ejectors. The deluxe checkered hardwood butt stock is near excellent w/ fine grain patterns, an adjustable cheek piece and adjustable KICK EEZ brand hard rubber/steel butt pad/one spacer creating a LOP of 14.24″. The matching forend is also excellent. Markings are sharp, action crisp & the bores are excellent. ADDITIONALLY, this lot comes w/ another O/U ventilated rib barrel set in excellent condition displaying ~99% black blued finish to the barrels (serial # 94284) in 12 Gauge w/ a 29.5″ barrel (and ejectors). The bores are excellent. Both the two barrels set & the extra O/U barrel only come with padded Hard cases, owner’s manual, (11) screw-in chokes in three Perazzi-marked hardcases, one Perazzi-marked hardcase w/ two extra springs/tool & two pins plus an assortment of additional tools, small parts & choke tool lube. (C&R).

This Superposed excellent condition circa 1982 Belgian-made Browning FN Herstal expertly scroll engraved dual panel scene receiver over/under shotgun in 12 gauge 2-3/4″ shells with a 28″ ventilated rib barrel assembly displays ~99% black blued finish to the barrel assembly plus coin finished receiver in the white, extractors, single trigger, trigger guard, barrel release lever, action selector switch & rear engraved connecting block of the forend to the front round of the receiver. The excellent condition outstandingly checkered & beautifully – grained hardwood butt stock & forend retain the majority of their rich oil finish. The LOP is 14.25″ with a minty factory black hard rubber butt plate present. The markings & engravings (including a detailed pair of ducks in flight on the right receiver panel & a detailed pair of pheasants on the left receiver panel) are sharp, the actions are crisp & the bores are excellent. (Modern).

This fine condition circa 1945 Colt Service Model Ace semi-auto floating chamber pistol in .22LR caliber w/ a 5″ polished barrel displays ~95% standard military parkerized finish to the gun’s parts. The maroon checkered gutta percha grips are excellent. The U.S. military markings/proofs are correct. The action is crisp & the bore/rifling are excellent. (C&R).

This excellent condition circa 1992 Italian Perazzi Model MX8 two barrel set (over/under & single barrel) hammerless shotgun in 12 gauge/2-3/4″ chamber both with the over/under barrels at 29.5″ ventilated rib & the single barrel at 32″ (also ventilated rib) display ~98% black blued finish to the gun’s parts with a satin matte stainless receiver, trigger, trigger guard, selector switch, forend release lever/base & rear forend connector group. The fine hardwood checkered butt stock shows an adjustable comb plus an adjustable hard rubber & grooved metal adjustable butt plate/spacer creating a LOP of 14.75″. The markings are sharp including “ACCIAIO SPECIAL” stamped on the bottom barrel’s breech end. The action is crisp & the bores on both barrel assemblies are excellent. Comes w/ a lockable hardcase, three chokes, misc tools, docs & small parts. (Modern).

Early Belgian Browning SA-22 Grade III takedown rifle, .22 LR cal., 19″ barrel, blue finish, gloss finished finely skipline checkered walnut two-piece pistol grip stock, intricately engraved French Grey receiver, factory dovetailed blade front and desirable, early “Wheel” rear sight, sharp takedown mechanism, gold trigger, clear factory markings with Belgian proofs on the breech block and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on top of the barrel. The rifle is in near excellent overall condition, retaining 98-99% toning finish on the barrel with light handling marks. The receiver is finished in French Grey with intricate floral game scenes with hounds and birds on two sides and a hound with a rabbit on top. The stock is in near excellent condition with indentations and scuffs, showing light age cracks in the lacquer finish. The deluxe skipline checkering is well completed with fine detail. The buttstock ends with a ribbed blue steel butt plate, providing a 14″ LOP. The bore is minty bright with excellent rifling and the action is crisp on this extraordinary Grade III with a single digit serial number. (C&R).

This fine to near excellent condition circa 1983 Italian-made Perazzi Model MX 3 single trigger shotgun in 12 gauge 2-3/4″ chamber with 32″ ventilated rib/ported barrels displays ~99% black blued finish to the gun’s parts with a gold colored “Perazzi MX3″ stamping on the left side of the receiver. The finely checkered & grained hardwood semi-pistol grip butt stock shows an adjustable Shock Master brand butt pad/metal end cap w/ one spacer creating a 13.5” LOP plus an adjustable comb w/ leather cover that has detached from the left side of the comb yet is still complete. The matching forend is excellent. Markings are sharp, action is crisp & the bores are excellent. (Modern).

International Sterling Silverware having 61 pieces & weighing approx. 105 ounces of Sterling Silver. Including all of the following pieces: 1. 10x Knives – 22,00 ozs 2. 7x Soup Spoons – 10.88 ozs 3. 23x Tea Spoons – 29.00 ozs 4. 12x Forks – 21.00 ozs 5. 1x Butter Knife – 1.2 ozs 6. 2x Large Serving Forks – 7.00 ozs 7. 3x Large Serving Spoons – 7.10 ozs 8. 1x Slotted Spoon – 2.50 ozs 9. 1x Sugar Spoon – 2.60 ozs 10.1x Rice Server – 2.60 ozs (Non-Gun / No FFL Required).

This excellent condition circa 1955-57 National Match Model M1 Garand semi-auto rifle in .30-06 caliber with a 24″ barrel displays ~98% military finish to the gun’s parts including the correct sights & cleaning tools in the butt trap. The hardwood stock & handguard are near fine with beautiful grain patterns, loss of finish from handling to the hand guard & front forend plus clear circle “P” proof behind the trigger guard & three stars over a spread eagle proof on the left side of the stock’s wrist area. Markings are sharp with an “NM” stamped on the charging rod, right side of the barrel (also “6-52”), left side of the barrel near the muzzle & “NM” on the flat of the front sling ring base. The action is crisp & the bore/rifling are excellent. Comes w/ an adjustable tan leather sling. (C&R).

One ladies bracelet type Hamilton wrist watch in 18k yellow gold w/ a 17 jewel Swiss movement. Approx 29 grams (listed at gold value). (Non-Gun / No FFL Required).

This excellent condition circa 1980 Colt Combat Commander semi-auto pistol in .45 Auto caliber with a 4.25″ polished barrel, polished lightened adjustable trigger & polished hammer displays ~99% black blued finish to the gun’s parts w/ stippling to the front grip strap. The checkered hardwood two piece factory grips are also excellent w/ Rampant Colt discs inset at the top of each panel. The markings are sharp, action is crisp & the bore/rifling are excellent. Comes w/ a wood grained factory two piece cardboard box with instructions sheet & misc document. IMPORTANTLY: Includes historic documents & photo as follows: 1. A Certification stating: “I do hereby certify that the Colt Combat Commander .45 ACP, serial number 70BS99655 did belong to my father Colonel Charles A. Beckwith (ret.), at the time of his death.”, signed by Constance Beckwith Howe, Daughter. 2. There is also a photo of the Colonel (then Major) at Plei-Me, October 1965. 3. A copy of a Wikipedia biography on Charles Alvin Beckwith covering his early life & education, Career (including his founding & commanding of Delta Force, 2nd Battalion, 327th Airborne Infantry Regiment, Special Forces Detachment B-52 (Project DELTA)), plus his participation in the Korean War, Laotian Civil War, Malayan Emergency, Vietnam War & other assignments with a listing of his Awards including the Distinguished Service Cross, Two Silver Stars, Three Legions of Merit, The Distinguished Flying Cross, four Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. Worthy of inclusion in any serious public or private collection. (Modern).

One rare oval cut ruby, approx 2ct, set in a 18k white gold ring, enhanced by 12 diamonds weighing approx 1.0ct. (Non-Gun / No FFL Required).

This excellent condition circa 1989 deluxe roll engraved/gold game scenes Browning Model 65 lever action rifle in .218 Bee caliber w/ a 24″ barrel displays a bright matte gray coin finish to the frame, lever, loading port & locking bolt assembly/a checkered matte black butt plate/gold colored trigger with black blued finish to the barrel assembly, hammer, sights, half magazine & misc small parts. The checkered finely-grained hardwood butt stock & matching forend are also excellent. Markings, engraving & game scenes are sharp, action is crisp & the bore/rifling is minty. (Modern).

This excellent condition circa 1999 Italian-made P. Beretta “Trap” ASE 90 over/under Boehler Antinit steel barrels with ejectors in 12 Gauge 2-3/4″ chambers & 30″ barrel assembly displays ~99% black blued finish to the barrels/ventilated rib, forend release lever/base & rear connecting assembly of the forend plus a stainless steel receiver, trigger/trigger guard group (including an extra “Trap” group assembly), barrel release lever & selector switch. The deluxe checkered hardwood butt stock is also excellent w/ a matching hardwood recoil sleeve, Eliminator black hard rubber butt pad/one black spacer creating a LOP of 14″. The matching forend is also excellent. Markings are sharp, actions crisp & the bores are excellent. Comes with a factory padded hard luggage-style carry case with six Briley choke tubes, four screw in chokes & misc. tools. (Modern).

Limited Edition Remington Model 700 M40 Commemorative Scout Sniper Association USMC Bolt Action Rifle, #SSA0378, .30-06 cal., 24″ heavy barrel, parkerized finish, smooth oil finished walnut one-piece pistol grip stock with sling swivels, no sights. The buttstock ends with a checkered aluminum Remington marked butt plate, providing a 13.5″ LOP. Factory markings are clear with “U.S.” on the left side of the front ring. Mfg in 2006. The rifle appears as new in the factory box, showing only minor handling marks. Action functions smoothly with a crisp trigger. Bore is mirror bright with excellent rifling and appears to be unfired. Includes the factory box with matching end label, decorative sleeve and associated packaging materials. The 2006 Limited Edition Model 700 Vietnam Era M40 was a cooperative effort between Remington, Iron Brigade Armory, and the United States Marine Corp Scout/Sniper Association and was built to the specs of the original1966 Marine Corp contract. (Consecutive to Lot # 333). (Modern).

Limited Edition Remington Model 700 M40 Commemorative Scout Sniper Association USMC Bolt Action Rifle, #SSA0378, .30-06 cal., 24″ heavy barrel, parkerized finish, smooth oil finished walnut one-piece pistol grip stock with sling swivels, no sights. The buttstock ends with a checkered aluminum Remington marked butt plate, providing a 13.5″ LOP. Factory markings are clear with “U.S.” on the left side of the front ring. Mfg in 2006. The rifle appears as new in the factory box, showing only minor handling marks. Action functions smoothly with a crisp trigger. Bore is mirror bright with excellent rifling and appears to be unfired. Includes the factory box with matching end label, decorative sleeve and associated packaging materials. The 2006 Limited Edition Model 700 Vietnam Era M40 was a cooperative effort between Remington, Iron Brigade Armory, and the United States Marine Corp Scout/Sniper Association and was built to the specs of the original1966 Marine Corp contract. (Consecutive to Lot # 270). (Modern).

This very good condition circa 1941 Colt National Match Government Model with adjustable sights, “U.S. COAST GUARD” marked semi-auto pistol in .45 A.C.P. caliber w/ a 5″ round barrel displays ~70% black blued finish showing scattered spots of surface pitting confined primarily to the left side of the pistol (likely from exposure to a holster at sea). The checkered hardwood grips are excellent. The markings are sharp, the action crisp & the bore/rifling are excellent. IMPORTANTLY: Included with this lot is a Colt Factory letter dated October 7, 1987, signed by Colt Historian M.S. Huber confirming to this serial numbered pistol the caliber, barrel length, finish, Type of Stocks: Not Listed, Shipped To: Joseph A. Lorch, Address: Washington, D.C., Date of Shipment: April 26, 1940, Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 6. Per Consignor: Joseph Horch was the Colt representative in Washington D.C. and personally delivered guns in the military. (C&R).

This fine condition circa Nov. 1942 Japanese Nambu Type 14 semi-auto pistol in 8mm Nambu caliber with a 6″ barrel & magazine numbered to this gun displays ~95% black blued finish to the gun’s parts. The grooved hardwood grips are also fine. Markings are sharp, action crisp & the bore/rifling are excellent. Comes w/ a brown leather “clamshell” holster in fair condition w/ detached cover. (C&R / PPT).