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LOT 1372
Excellent World War II U.S. Remington Model 11 Semi-Automatic Riot Shotgun - Serial no. 489697, 12 gauge, 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1943, this Remington Model 11 Riot Shotgun features a single bead sight, 2 3/4 inch chamber, cylinder choke, and “U.S./flaming bomb” proofs on the barrel and receiver, and the receiver is correctly marked “MILITARY FINISH” on the left side with all other markings being standard. Matching serial number marked on the barrel beneath the forend. Fitted with a smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with crossed cannons cartouche and “FJA” (Frank J. Atwood) inspection stamp on the left of the buttstock, and Remington Bakelite serrated
buttplate. Length of pull is 14 inches. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus original blue finish with one scratch visible on the left lower edge of the receiver. Wood is also excellent with attractive original raised grains and rich oil finish, a few light handling marks, distinct edges and crisp stampings. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1373
U.S. Winchester M1D Garand Semi- Automatic Sniper Rifle with M84 Scope, Box and Accessories - Serial no. 2403071, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Receiver originally manufactured in March of 1944 and subsequently arsenal upgraded to the M1D sniper configuration, a procedure more typically performed on Springfield-made M1 rifles. Rifles so converted were used as sniper weapons during Korea and the Vietnam War. Blade front and peep rear sights, “DRC” windage drum, five prong flash hider, “S-A-8-52” barrel, Winchester bolt, Springfield trigger housing, safety, hammer, and relief cut operating rod. Toole Army Depot rebuild marks “TE” above “6-69” (June 1969) electro-stenciled on the right receiver leg. The walnut stock has a checkered steel buttplate. The M84 scope is numbered “42431”, with a sliding sunshield and rubber eyepiece. Fitted with a “MRT/11-62” cheek piece and green canvas web sling. Includes a shipping box (no visible addresses), extra sling, green canvas scope case, cleaning tools and accessories with their packaging (most are opened). CONDITION: Very fine as arsenal upgraded to M1D configuration, retains 98% plus parkerized finish. The arsenal refurbished replacement stock is very fine with a few light handling marks and defined edges. Scope is excellent, retains 99% original blue finish on the tube with a few light scratches, and crisp clear optics. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1374
U.S. Inland M1 Semi- Automatic Carbine with M1A1 Paratrooper Stock - Serial no. 5362674, 30 M1 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Manufactured May 1944-January 1945, within the known range of the 2nd series run of Inland M1A1 paratrooper carbines. “Z” marked blade front and “I.R.CO.” marked adjustable rear sights, with a Inland “7-44” barrel, round bolt, smooth button safety and “HI” magazine catch. The low wood stock is fitted with a 4-rivet handguard, Type II barrel band, and “slim Jim” grip, with “RIA/EB” on the left side of the body, a circled “P” on the left side of the grip and “RI/3” on the bottom, welded steel rivets on
the brown leather cheekpad, and an unmarked steel buttplate. A green canvas sling is included. CONDITION: Very fine, with 80% of the arsenal refurbished parkerized finish, showing some light edge wear, mild spotting and light handling marks. The wood portions of the stock have been sanded and re-oiled, with some play in the grip and mild dings and scratches, and the metal buttstock is a commercial replacement part. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1375 Rare Experimental World War II Hot Point T2 Bayonet with Scabbard for the M1 Garand Rifle - Serial no. 80. Offered is a rare experimental Hot Point T2 bayonet with metal scabbard for the M1 Garand rifle. These bayonets were tested in limited numbers by the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps as a potential replacement for the M1 bayonet, with simplified construction along with a stamped sheet metal scabbard in an attempt to speed up production capabilities. The project was ultimately terminated due to the indication that the M1 bayonet was deemed satisfactory and there were enough of them made already. There were a few variations reportedly produced and tested, with very few surviving specimens today. The metal section of the grip is marked “Hotpoint/1944” on the left and numbered “80” on the right (both markings hidden under the grip panels). Checkered plastic grip panels. The blade itself measures at 10 inches, with the bayonet having a 14 1/2 inch overall length without scabbard affixed, and 15 3/4 inch overall length with scabbard affixed. CONDITION: Very good overall, with scattered light to mild freckling, minimal wear on the sharpened blade, and a few nicks and absent diamond panels in the otherwise crisp checkering on the grip panels. Writer cannot recall another that we have offered in recent times, very rare! Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
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