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LOT 337
Excellent World War II U.S. Winchester Model 97 Slide
Action Trench Shotgun with Winchester Bayonet - Serial no. E937533, 12
gauge, 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. 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. This
classic military shotgun is desirable in any condition. Single bead front sight and six-hole heat shield with bayonet lug. The barrel
is marked for cylinder choke, a 2 3/4 inch chamber, and “42” dated on the underside. A flaming bomb proof is stamped on top of
the barrel, with “U.S.” on the left side of the frame. Matching serial numbers marked on the bottom of the receiver and takedown
collar. Ribbed forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with a boxed “W.B.” and crossed cannons stamped on the left, sling swivels, checkered buttplate and a 13 3/4 inch length of pull. Includes a “1917” dated
Winchester M1917 bayonet with green leather scabbard, and an M1907 brown leather sling.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 90% plus original blue finish with a few light scratches, some minor surface freckling, and sharp markings in the metal. The wood is very fine with distinct edges, some scattered
light handling marks, a professionally spliced replacement section at the toe, and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Bayonet is also excellent, scabbard is very good. This Winchester Model
97 trench shotgun would make a fine addition to any U.S. military firearms collection!
Estimate: 7,500 - 12,000
LOT 339
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: 2,000 - 3,750
LOT 338
Excellent U.S. Springfield
Armory 1961 Type 2 National Match M1 Garand Semi-
Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 6097928, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl.,
parkerized finish, walnut stock. Receiver manufactured in 1957, the last year of M1 rifle serial production
at the U.S. Springfield Armory, and subsequently selected and built up by the armory to “1961 Type 2” National Match
specifications. These rifles were built for competition use in the 1961 National Matches, using serviceable receivers the armory
had in stock at the time, and were later offered for sale to qualified members of the public through the Director of Civilian
Marksmanship (DCM). The U.S. Springfield Armory incorporated several changes to the 1961 production Type 2 rifles from
the earlier 1953-1958 and 1959 production Type 1 National Match rifle variants, to include glass-bedded stocks, handguard
glued to the lower bands, and the last four digits of the serial number added to the stock channels and trigger housing
floorplates. These rifles also feature “NM” marked operating rods over the standard production rods used on 1960 Type 2
rifles, but lack the hooded peep rear sights found on the later 1962 and 1963 production Type 2 variants. Reference pages
554-555 of Bruce Canfield’s “The M1 Garand Rifle” for more details on the 1961 Type 2 National Match M1 rifles. Features
winged blade front sight marked “NM/062”, “N M” adjustable peep rear sight assembly with “NM/520” peep, “N M” wide-base gas cylinder,
“6528287-SA/Y01” bolt, along with a “7790722-SA” and “NM” marked operating rod. The “SA” barrel is marked “NM” on the left, dated “9 54”,
marked with “T” and “P” under the operating rod, and has a bright chamber. The trigger housing is marked “6528290-SA,” with a “SA D5546008”
hammer, “SA11” marked safety, and “C 45025 W.R.A.” marked milled trigger guard. Fitted with a smooth oiled walnut stock with “DoD eagle”
cartouche on the left and circled serif “P” firing proof on the grip, glass bedded to the trigger housing and receiver with the front handguard
also glass bedded to the upper band. With matching “7928” serial numbers on the trigger housing and stock channel in white paint.
CONDITION: Excellent as built up by the U.S. Springfield Armory into a national match rifle for the 1961 National Matches, retaining 97% plus
original parkerized finish with some minor edge wear on the buttplate, sight wings, and stacking swivel, some light cycling wear on the bolt
and receiver rail, but otherwise limited minor handling evidence. The stock is also excellent with attractive original raise grain and oil finish,
some minor scrapes and scuff, crisp cartouche, and tight fit to the receiver. Mechanically excellent. An overall exemplary specimen of a 1961
Type 2 National Match M1 rifle!
Estimate: 3,750 - 5,500