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rifle, with total production believed to number 1,500 or less. In 1913, there were three rival scouting organizations in the U.S., one of them being called The American Boy Scout, which had been founded in 1910, had a peak membership of around 17,000, and was defunct by the 1920s. These rifles were an answer to a request by the organization for a robust but affordable rifle for their scouts. They were initially only available for sale through the scouting organization, but after a few months were made available to the public at a higher
cost. It is believed that early production examples were marked “AMERICAN BOY SCOUT.” on the left of the receiver as seen on this example. The rifles often saw significant use by the boys who used them and are rarely found in excellent condition like this example. The top of the barrel in front of the upper handguard is marked with the two-line Remington address
and patent dates, the Remington trademark, and the caliber marking on the upper left. The bottom of the but stock wrist is stamped “2053” with an illegible stamp above. The Remington
trademark is repeated on the upper tang and the previously mentioned boy scout marking is on the left of the receiver. It is fitted with blade front and folding ladder rear sights, a screw type bayonet lug, and sling swivels.
When originally offered for sale, the rifles also included a one piece bayonet and a leather sheath, both of which are extremely scarce on today’s market but are included with this rifle. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus of the original blue finish and vibrant case colors with some light wear near the muzzle from bayonet mounting. The upper tang screw is mildly marred. The wood is also excellent with a few scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The bayonet is very fine with much of the blue finish on the hilt and the blade mostly bright. The sheath is very fine with minimal wear. One would be hard-pressed to find a
finer example of these rare Remington No.4-S American Boy Scout rifles, especially an example that includes the bayonet! Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 1068 Exceptional Two Digit Serial Number 20 Frank Wesson Two-Trigger Single Shot Rifle - Serial no. 20, 32 RF cal., 24 1/8 inch octagon bbl., blue/nickel finish, walnut stock. Manufactured c. 1870s-1880s. Features a floating rimfire firing pin, blade front sight and notch rear sight, “FRANK WESSON WORCESTER, MASS./PAT’D OCT 25
1859 & NOV. 11 1862” marked on top of the octagon barrel, and numbered “20” on the lower tang. Absent tang peep sight. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 95% original blue finish, 98% original nickel finish, with some light handling marks, a few small dings, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is fine with defined edges, scattered light scratches and dents, and a crack ahead of the left of the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1069 Allen & Wheelock Drop Breech Takedown Sporting Rifle - Serial no. 614, 42 RF cal., 25 3/8 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 1,500-2,000 of these rifles were manufactured c. 1860s-1870s by Allen & Wheelock and Ethan Allen & Co. Some were used by soldiers in the Civil War as privately purchased arms. Features a pinched blade front sight, the two-line address and patent marking on top of the barrel at the breech, an adjustable notch leaf rear sight on the frame, smooth forearm, and straight wrist buttstock. Matching serial number “614” marked on the lower tang, underside of the barrel, inside the forend, underside of the
rear sight leaf, underside of the buttplate and rear of the buttstock. CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% original blue finish with some flaking and smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, and strong case colors showing on the hammer. Wood is very good,
with a long tight horizontal hairline crack visible on the left of the wrist, numerous scattered light scratches and dents, and some light surface flaking. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 1070 Remington Model 1901 Single Shot Rolling Block Target Pistol - Serial no. 2688, 22 S cal., 10 inch part octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Less than 750 reportedly made by Remington circa 1900-1909, the Target Model of 1901 Rolling Block pistol marked the end of the Remington Rolling Block pistols. In the words of author Jerry Landskron, “It was the last and finest production model manufactured by the Remington Arms Company” (page 215 of “Remington Rolling Block Pistols”). Adjustable receiver mounted rear sight and beaded blade front sight. The barrel has the one-line Remington Arms address, and the frame has the two-line address/patent date markings ending in “1866” and “PS” inspector stamp. Matching number “2688” marked on the bottom of the barrel, rear flat of the forearm, left side of the grip frame, and inside the grip. “22 S” is marked on the bottom of the barrel. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The wood is fine with a number of handling marks mostly on the bottom of the grip and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1067
Highly Desirable and Excellent Remington No. 4-S American Boy Scout Rolling Block Rifle with Exceptionally Rare Bayonet and Sheath - NSN, 22 S L LR cal., 28 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. Introduced in 1913, Remington introduced a variation of their Cadet rifle, calling it the No. 4-S Boy Scout