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stamped on the left side of the receiver. Matching serial numbers marked on the bottom of the receiver and takedown collar. Ribbed forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with “42” stamped on the grip and “G.H.D.” over crossed cannons, a brown leather sling, checkered Winchester buttplate and a 14 inch length of pull.
CONDITION: Fine, with 70% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina, scattered scratches and dings, and mild cycling wear. The wood is very
good, with cracking on the underside of the wrist, scuffs, dings, and a slightly oversized buttplate. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 314
Excellent World War II U.S. Winchester M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine - Serial no. 6608706, 30 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Manufactured at the end of World War II, this Winchester M1 carbine features an unmarked blade front and late war stamped adjustable rear peep sights, Winchester undated barrel, type III “C” marked Winchester barrel band with bayonet lug, type IV “W”
Winchester slide, Type III “W” Winchester round bolt, milled “W” Winchester trigger group, “W” Winchester hammer, Type III “EW” push button safety, “M”/”W” marked magazine catch, and standard receiver heel markings. Four rivet handguard marked “W” underneath. Smooth low wood stock marked “W” in the sling recess, with crossed cannons cartouche marked on the right. Includes olive drab green canvas sling and oiler. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% original parkerized finish with some light handling marks and scratches, some areas of light thinning, and sharp markings in the metal. Bolt retains 70% plus original blue finish with some light cycling wear. Magazine retains 40% original blue finish with scattered patches of moderate surface corrosion and some light pitting. Stock is also very fine with defined edges, some light dents and scratches, a patch of scuffs near the toe, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250 LOT 315 Excellent Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle - Serial no. 1406846, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. One of only 4,495 Springfield Armory Model 1903 “sporting rifles” manufactured from 1923 to 1932. The sporting versions were hand built by the U.S. Springfield Armory using new Model 1903 National Match receivers fitted with star-gauged National Match barrels. The receiver rails, bolt assemblies, and triggers were hand polished for smooth operation, like the Model 1903 National Match rifles, and fitted with National Match nickel steel (N.S.) marked bolts, which were hand lapped and carefully head- spaced. Standard receiver markings, with the barrel marked “SA/ordnance bomb/1-32” and with a “*” star-gauge mark on the muzzle. The barrel is fitted with a standard M1903 front sight base and blade, and the receiver with a Lyman 48C target type micrometer rear sight. Fitted with an original straight grain American walnut pistol grip sporting stock with a single barrel band and heavier “NRA sporter” style cupped steel buttplate, along with a circled serif “P” firing proof inside the curve of the pistol grip. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% plus original blue finish with minor edge wear, thinning, and freckling. The stock is excellent with crisp proof and original raised grain. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
"Win-13"refers to receivers originally produced in early 1943 but never completed or assembled until the end of production in 1945. An estimated 30,000 were manufactured and accepted by the Army to fulfill the contract.
LOT 316
Exceptional World War II U.S. Winchester “WIN-13” M1 Garand Semi- Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 1614800, 30-06 cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Manufactured by Winchester as part of the late war “WIN-13” run of M1 Garand rifles circa June of 1945. Blade front and peep rear sights,
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the latter fitted with a set of “open arrow” flat adjustment knobs with a “BATTLE RANGE” marked elevation knob and locking bar. The barrel is “WP” and “2” marked on the chamber. Components include a “D28287-1 W.R.A.” bolt, “C46025W.R.A.” machined trigger guard, “D28290-W.R.A.” trigger housing, “C46008-1 W.R.A.” hammer, and “D35382 W.R.A.” uncut operating rod. The right receiver leg is stamped “D28291WIN-13”. The smooth pistol grip stock bears “circled P”, “WRA/GHD” and crossed cannon stamps, with a leather sling and a checkered steel buttplate. Included with the lot is a U.S. American Fork & Hoe bayonet with sheath. CONDITION: Fine, with 85% of the original parkerized finish, showing mild handling marks overall, a gray patina forming on the gas cylinder and cylinder lock, and a scuffed dent on the right side of the receiver heel next to (but not on) the serial number. The stock is very good, with a small crack at the rear of the upper handguard and a number of scratches and dents overall. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 313
World War II U.S. Winchester Model 97 Slide Action Trench Shotgun - Serial no. E946276, 12 gauge, 21 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1942. The Winchester Model 97 trench shotgun gained worldwide fame in the trenches of World War I with its slam fire capability and was extensively utilized in the Pacific Theater during World War II, remaining in Army and Marine inventory until the 1990s. Single bead front sight and four-hole heat shield with bayonet lug. The barrel is marked for cylinder choke and 2 3/4 inch chamber. A flaming bomb proof is present on top of the barrel at the breech, with “U.S. (flaming bomb)”