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LOT 3425
Scarce U.S. Contract Vietnam War Stevens/Savage Model 77E Slide Action Riot Shotgun - Serial no. 37799, 12 gauge, 20 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, hardwood stock. While one of the signature weapons of the Vietnam War, relatively few can be found on the American market today in any condition. Single nickel bead sight, an improved modified choke and a 2 3/4 inch chamber in the Stevens/Savage marked barrel. The frame is marked “US” on the right side, with “P” on the upper right side and on the breech of the barrel. Fitted with a ribbed forearm and a smooth pistol grip stock with a green nylon sling, vented rubber recoil pad and a 12 3/4 inch length of pull.
CONDITION: Fine, with 85% of the original parkerized finish, showing areas of light scuffing, spotting and handling marks. The wood is very good, with a number of scattered scuffs and dings, along with chipping and minor cracks at the wrist and recoil pad. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3426 Scarce Canadian Manufactured Harrington & Richardson M4 Bolt Action Survival Rifle - Serial no. 1185, 22 hornet cal., 16 1/8 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, metal stock. This was a simple bolt action rifle with a removable magazine and a collapsible stock. Marked “RIFLE, SURVIVAL, CAL. 22. M4” on the left side of the frame. The receiver is marked “H&R ARMS CO., LTD.” over “DRUMMONDVILLE, P.Q. CAN.” The rear sight is a Lyman 55H. The front sight is a slightly modified M1 carbine sight. With an extra magazine, both blued and unmarked. Barrel is 16-1/8 inches with the permanent two inch extension and the correct collapsible overall length is 26-1/8 inches. These are far and few between and are not reproduced like the M6’s. CONDITION: Excellent plus, 99% parkerized finish remains showing only a few faint scuffs and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,750
LOT 3427 Excellent World War II Production U.S. Remington Model 11 Semi-Automatic Shotgun - Serial no. 700983, 12 gauge, 26 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in October 1943, this Remington Model 11 Riot Shotgun features a single bead sight, 2 3/4 inch chamber, improved cylinder choke, and “U.S. flaming bomb” proofs on the barrel and receiver, with the barrel dated “E MM” and numbered to match the receiver. The receiver is correctly marked “MILITARY FINISH” on the left side with all other markings being standard. Smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with “crossed cannons” and “FJA” (Frank J. Atwood) inspection cartouche
marked on the left of the buttstock, and Remington Bakelite serrated buttplate. Length of pull is 14 inches. CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% plus original blue finish, showing some light scratches and handling marks overall, along with dried varnish or grease on some areas. The stock is also excellent, with some scuffing and scratching. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 3,500
LOT 3428
Excellent Imperial Russian Contract U.S. Westinghouse Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet - Serial no. 1303470, 7.62x54 R cal., 31 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. 280,000 of these rifles were originally manufactured under contract with the Imperial Russian government. After the fall of the Russian monarchy, the Russian contracts were terminated and these rifles were purchased by the U.S. Ordnance Department, where they were used for training purposes as well as with the American Expeditionary Forces in North Russia and Siberia between 1918-1919, to enable the troops to utilize stores of 7.62x54R Russian ammunition. Inverted “V” blade front and adjustable notch rear sights with the increments graduated to “32” Russian arshins, standard “imperial eagle” crest above the Westinghouse maker’s mark and “1915” date on the breech of the barrel , hex receiver, and polished straight handle bolt with an
Ordnance flaming bomb stamp and the matching serial number. Stock with grasping grooves, eagle head stamps on bottom ahead of and behind the trigger guard housing, circled Russian inspection stamp on the left of the buttstock, and a smooth steel buttplate marked with the matching serial number. Includes a socket spike bayonet numbered “522488” and brown leather sling. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% original blue finish, a mostly bright bolt, with some light freckling and areas of old dried grease on the balance. Stock is also excellent with attractive original raised grains, a few light handling marks, and distinct edges. Mechanically excellent. Bayonet is also excellent. Sling is very good with some age related cracking. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3429
Excellent Imperial Russian Contract U.S. Remington Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet - Serial no. 516652, 7.62x54 R cal., 31 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. 280,000 of these rifles were originally manufactured under contract with the Imperial Russian government. After the fall of the Russian monarchy, the Russian contracts were terminated and these rifles were purchased by the U.S. Ordnance Department, where they were used for training purposes as well as with the American Expeditionary Forces both in North Russia and in Siberia between 1918-1919, to enable the troops to utilize stores of 7.62x54R Russian ammunition. Inverted “V” blade front and adjustable notch rear sights with the increments
graduated to “32” Russian arshins, standard “imperial eagle” crest above the maker’s mark and “1915” date on the breech of the barrel , hex receiver, polished straight handle bolt. Smooth American walnut stock with grasping grooves, an eagle head stamp on bottom ahead of the trigger guard housing, circled Russian inspection stamp on the left of the buttstock, and a smooth steel buttplate. Matching serial numbers on the barrel, bolt and floorplate, with non-matching number “1309524” on the buttplate. Includes a socket spike bayonet numbered “581985”. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% original blue finish, a mostly bright bolt, with some light freckling on the balance and some light pitting around the muzzle. Stock is also excellent with a few light handling marks, and distinct edges. Mechanically excellent. Bayonet is also excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3430 1913 Dated U.S. Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet - Serial no. 235849, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1913. The top of the barrel is stamped “R.I.A.” above the Ordnance bomb insignia and “7-13” date, with “C 88/P” steel lot code on the underside of the barrel, steel lot code “C13” on the front surface of the rear bolt lug, modified blade front sight fitted with a hood, early type rear sight with dished windage and elevation knobs and a polished face with a 2,850 yard volley notch, straight grip “S” pattern walnut stock with a large “S” stamped on the tip, one reinforcing bolt, boxed script “C.N./1913” (Conrad Nelson) inspection cartouche stamped on the left of the wrist, small “S” sub-inspector proof behind the trigger guard followed by a script “P” firing proof, fitted with a checkered steel buttplate. Includes a “1918”
dated Springfield M1905 bayonet with tan canvas scabbard, B.T. & B. Co. M1907 leather sling, and oiler inside the butt compartment. CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% original blue finish with smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, and draw filing marks visible around on the front sight. Stock is very good with some scattered light scratches and dents, a re-glued cracked section visible on top of the wrist behind the receiver, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Bayonet is good, scabbard is fine.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 241