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LOT 358
Excellent World War II U.S. Marked Remington Model 11 Semi-Automatic Shotgun - Serial no. 477038, 12
gauge, 28 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. “RK” November 1941 date code on the left of the barrel at the
breech, “U.S.” and flaming bomb proof marked on the left of the receiver, “MILITARY FINISH” marked on the left of the receiver, crossed
Ordnance cannons and “FJA” (Frank J. Atwood) inspection cartouche marked on the left of the buttstock, marked for modified choke
with 2 3/4 inch chamber, with a single nickel bead front sight. The barrel assembly is non-matching numbered “457246” (along with
a crossed out number) on the bottom and was possibly factory assembled this way during the war, as Remington was utilizing commercial shotguns out of their
inventory to fulfill government needs for aerial training shotguns. Length of pull is 14 inches.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% original blue finish with some smooth brown around the edges of the receiver. Wood is very fine with some light scratches, a minor chip at the toe of the
buttplate, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
LOT 359
World War II U.S. Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine - Serial no. 4891257, 30 M1 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured January 1944 - August 1944. “Z” marked blade front and “S” marked two-leaf rear sights, with a Inland “12-43” barrel, “S” flat top bolt, smooth
button safety, “E.I.” magazine catch, “A.I.” magazine, milled “INLAND” trigger housing, “H.I.” hammer, and “R.I.” sear. The high wood stock is fitted with a “IO”
2-rivet handguard, Type I barrel band, and oval oiler cut, with “IO” in the sling cut and “crossed cannons” on the right side.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% plus original parkerized finish, showing areas of spotting and handling marks. The stock is very fine, with contrasting color to the upper handguard and mild dings and
dents overall. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 357
U.S. Winchester M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Bayonet - Serial no. 5672956, 30 Carbine cal., 18 inch round
bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Manufactured as a part of the second production block from Winchester Repeating Arms Co. (serial number
range from 5,549,922 to 5,834,618) produced from December 1943 to November 1944, with this example produced after January 1944 (when
Winchester barrel skirts were change from the long to short profile). Features winged blade front and “J.A.O.” marked adjustable peep rear
sights, undated Winchester “W” with “ordnance bomb” on the gas cylinder and bright chamber, replacement “SI” type 3 barrel band, “W”
type 2 blued flat-top bolt, “B” and “W” marked type 4 slide, “W” type 3 recoil plate, and a “W” and “O” marked milled trigger housing with
“”EW”” type 2 safety, “W” and “M” type 4 magazine release, “W” sear, and “W” type 3 hammer. Fitted with a smooth oiled walnut “low-
wood” stock, marked “W” in the sling inlet, 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 a “W” marked type
1 deep-groove, two-rivet handguard. Fitted with a “M2” marked 30-round magazine. Includes an Utica Cutlery Co. M4 bayonet with “B. M. CO.” OD green M8A1 scabbard, two extra 15-round
magazines (“IS” and “R-O” marked), “RUBON/K.C. 1942” OD green web dual magazine pouch, OD green web sling, and metal oiler.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% plus original parkerized finish with some minor edge wear, silvering at the muzzle from the bayonet, some minor brown patina showing, minor cycling
wear, and otherwise limited mild handling marks. The stock is very fine with a gouge missing from the left side of the nose but otherwise limited scattered dings, minor handling marks, and crisp markings. Mechanically excellent.
The bayonet is very good with sharpened blade.
Provenance: The Felix Bedlan Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 356
World War II U.S. Remington Model 1903A4 Bolt Action Sniper
Rifle with M84 Scope - Serial no. 3420356, 30-06 cal., 24 inch round bbl.,
parkerized finish, walnut stock. This is a fine example of a WWII U.S. Army contract Remington Model
1903A4 sniper rifle manufactured in the early part of the first block of U.S. Army contract serial numbers. These rifles were
issued during WWII, again in Korea and even into Vietnam. The barrel is marked “R A/ordnance bomb/8-43”, and the receiver is marked “U.S./
REMINGTON/MODEL 03-A3” correctly offset on the left side, over serial number. The rifle has the correct 1903A4 sniper rifle bolt with the “R” mark on the
underside of the bolt handle, and “227-44-0171” on the extractor. The rifle has a Redfield marked scope base installed on the receiver which is fitted with an all blued, U.S.
military contract M84 sniper scope. These M84 scopes were an improvement over the early M73B1 scopes that were usually issued during Korea with some into Vietnam. The scope has an all blued metal finish with the standard
post/cross-hair reticle and is fitted in a set of the military 7/8 inch split scope rings. It is correctly marked on the nomenclature plate with “TELESCOPE M84/SERIAL NUMBER 24587”, and comes with its original rubber eyecup. It has
all the correct stamped components, such as the barrel bands, trigger guard, sling swivels and buttplate. It comes fitted with correct late WWII style, scant-grip “C” stock and matching walnut handguard. The stock is stamped on
the left side with several factory/depot cartouches that include the original Remington boxed “FJA” with “AOD” and “AA” overstamped. The underside in front of the trigger guard is also correctly stamped with numerous Remington
sub-inspector proofs, along with a partial circled “P” proof in the pistol grip area with a second “P” proof overstamped. It comes with a WWII type, unmarked, web sling.
CONDITION: Very fine as arsenal refurbished with 98% of an early post WWII, light green parkerized finish with only minor edge and high spot wear. The stock and handguard are both very fine, also as arsenal refurbished, with only
minor handling marks and clear cartouches and proof marks overall. The scope retains 98% of its original blued finish with only a hint of edge wear and clear sharp optics with a intact reticle. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 355
U.S. Springfield M1D Garand Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with M84 Scope - Serial no. 1073473,
30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. The receiver of this rifle was
originally manufactured in December of 1942 and subsequently arsenal upgraded to the M1D Sniper
configuration. Rifles so converted were used as snipers during Korea and the Vietnam War. Blade front
and peep rear sights, “DRC” windage drum, “S-A-3-52” marked barrel, “-19SA” bolt, “SA” relief cut operating rod, “-14-SA” trigger housing, “-7 SA”
hammer, “SA 11” safety, M84 scope serial numbered “30302” with a post-and-crosshair reticle, sliding sunshield and a rubber eyepiece, stock stamped with
a partly legible “S.A./RA” next to a crossed cannons cartouche on the left of the buttstock and two circled “P” proofs on the front of the grip area, Hart M2 cone flash hider, tan
canvas web sling and reproduction leather cheekpad.
CONDITION: Very fine as arsenal upgraded to M1D configuration, retains 85% parkerized finish with some brown patina on the balance and a hole visible in the floorplate. The arsenal refurbished stock is also
very fine with some scattered light scratches and dents and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Scope is fine, retains 80% original blue finish on the tube, with scattered surface oxidation and brown patina on the balance, an
absent top dial cover, and crisp clear optics.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250