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LOT 328
Excellent World War II U.S. Winchester M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine - Serial
no. 1096621, 30 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Manufactured
as a part of the first production block from Winchester Repeating Arms Co. (serial number range from
1,000,000 to 1,349,999) produced from October 1942 to December 1943, with this example produced after February 1943
(when Winchester stopped adding dates to barrels). Features winged blade front and “S” marked two position ‘L’ flip rear
sights, undated Winchester “W” marked and circled “WP” proofed barrel with “ordnance bomb” on the gas cylinder and bright chamber, type 1 barrel band with two
weld scars, “W” type 2 blued flat top bolt, “W” type 1 slide, unmarked type 2 detachable spring tube, “W” type 2 recoil plate, and a “O/W”
milled trigger housing with checkered” type 1 safety, “W” type 2 magazine release, “W” sear, and “W” type 2 hammer. Fitted with a smooth
oiled walnut ‘high-wood’ stock with “I” cut oiler slot and flat bottom forend, marked with “W.R.A./G.H.D.” (Col. Guy H. Drewry) inspector
cartouche and “ordnance wheel” on the right of the butt, topped off with an unmarked type 1 deep-groove, two-rivet handguard, and with
an “IW” blued magazine. Includes an OD green web sling and metal oiler.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% plus original parkerized finish with some minor edge wear, some light band slide streaks on the barrel,
some minor spotting/brown patina showing, but otherwise limited mild handling marks. The stock is very fine with minor handling marks
and crisp markings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 329
World War II U.S. Remington Model
1903A4 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with
M73B1 Scope - Serial no. 3413878, 30-06 Springfield
cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized/blue finish, walnut stock. These were the standard
sniper rifles during World War II, into Korea and even the early days of Vietnam. The iron sights
are properly absent as standard on these sniper variants, with a Remington “6-43” dated barrel, “R” marked bolt with
correct turned and contoured handle, and the properly offset manufacturer, model and serial number markings on the receiver ring.
The included Weaver M73B1 scope is electro-stencil numbered “36065” on the data plate, and mounted on a correct parkerized Redfield scope base. Smooth pistol grip stock with a
checkered blue steel buttplate. “RA-P” (Raritan Arsenal) rebuild stamp ahead of “RA” (Remington Arms) and “FJA” (Frank J. Atwood) inspection stamps surrounding a crossed cannons cartouche on the
left stock wrist. Includes an M1907 brown leather sling, and leather scope lens caps.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 98% arsenal refurbished parkerized finish, and 80% original blue finish with some areas of smooth brown and gray patina on the blued trigger housing. The stock is also very fine with crisp stamps, a
few scattered dents and scratches, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Scope is very fine, retains 97% original blue finish on the tube, with crisp clear optics.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 327
Exceptional U.S. Springfield M1D Garand Semi-Automatic
Sniper Rifle with M84 Scope - Serial no. 303334, 30 cal., 24 inch
round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. The receiver of this rifle was originally
manufactured in August of 1941 and subsequently arsenal upgraded to the M1D Sniper configuration. Rifles so converted were
used by snipers during Korea and the Vietnam War. Blade front and peep rear sights, “DRC” windage drum, double stamped partly illegible
markings on the Springfield barrel that end with a “52” date, “-2SA” bolt, “3 SA” relief cut operating rod, “-14-SA” trigger housing and “-3 SA” hammer, import
mark on bottom breech of barrel, M84 scope serial numbered “4862” with a post-and-crosshair reticle, sliding sunshield and a rubber eyepiece, stock stamped with a faintly visible
boxed “S.A./G.A.W” next to a crossed cannons cartouche on the left of the wrist and a circled “P” proof above an uncircled “P” proof on the front of the grip area, Hart M2 cone flash hider, olive
drab green canvas web sling and K-line leather cheekpad.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine overall as arsenal upgraded to M1D configuration, retains 99% parkerized finish with areas of dried preservative grease and a few patches of minor surface oxidation on the receiver. The arsenal
refurbished stock is very fine with a few scattered dents, chips, light handling marks and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent, retains 98% original blue finish on the tube, with an absent cracked spring catch on
the top dial cover, and crisp clear optics.
Estimate: 3,250 - 4,750
LOT 326
Very Fine World War II British BSA No. 4 Mk I (T) Enfield Bolt
Action Sniper Rifle with Scope, Transit Chest and Accessories -
Serial no. AF9814, 303 British cal., 25 inch round bbl., blue/black finish,
walnut stock. This BSA manufactured No. 4 Mk I (T) Enfield sniper rifle
is fitted with a No. 32 Mk III scope and mount. “M47/1943/AF9814”
marked on the left of the stock socket. The comb of the stock has a
hardwood cheekpiece held on with two wood screws. Standard blade
front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight with proper cut down
battle peep. Matching serial number “AF9814” marked on the bolt
handle. The scope is marked “TEL. STG. No 32 Mk 3/OS.2039A/(logo)/
No 20602” above a faint blue painted “B” on the tube, and it has the
standard post and cross-hair reticle pattern, and is fitted in a cast scope
mount numbered “K31582” on the left. Includes brown leather scope lens covers, bayonet, a green painted wooden sniper rifle transit chest with No. 15 Mk. I white painted stencil letters on the side, brown leather sling, cleaning
kit, Parker Hale patent valvespout oiler, extra ladder rear sight, extra middle sling swivel, and a tan canvas scope case.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% wartime arsenal applied blackened oil and blue finishes. Wood is fine as arsenal refurbished and subsequently revarnished, with scattered light dents and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
The scope has an absent piece on the left dial and is otherwise excellent with 97% original blue and black painted finishes, a dented edge on the front knob of the mount, and crisp clear optics. Included transit chest is fine, with
one of the leather carrying handles torn/detached (included separately). The remaining accessories are in fine order.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000