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LOT 1332
Excellent World War II U.S.
Remington Model 11 Semi-
Automatic Riot Shotgun - Serial no. 489405, 12 gauge, 20 inch round
bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This excellent World War II U.S. Remington Model 11 riot shotgun
has a “WMM” August 1943 date code on the left breech area of the original barrel, and features a single bead front
sight, 2 3/4 inch chamber, cylinder choke, and “U.S.” ahead of flaming bomb proofs on the barrel and receiver, and the receiver is also
correctly marked “MILITARY FINISH” on the left side with all other markings being standard. Matching serial number marked on the barrel
beneath the forend. Fitted with a smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with crossed cannons cartouche and “FJA”
(Frank J. Atwood) inspection stamp on the left of the buttstock, and Remington bakelite serrated buttplate. Length of pull is 14 inches.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus original blue finish with a few minor scratches, two small patches of light pitting visible on the left forward area of the barrel,
some minor surface freckling visible on the bolt, and sharp markings and edges in the metal. Wood is also excellent with distinct edges, some minor handling marks, and
defined stamps. Mechanically excellent. This excellent example of a Remington Model 11 riot shotgun would make an excellent addition to your World War II collection!
Estimate: 3,250 - 4,500
LOT 1331
Exceptional U.S.
Springfield Armory M1D Garand
Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with M84 Scope, Invoice, and Accessories - Serial
no. 2966539, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock.
Receiver originally manufactured in June 1944 and subsequently arsenal upgraded to the M1D sniper
specifications, with many rifles so converted used during the Korean and the Vietnam Wars. Features winged blade front and T105
adjustable peep rear sights, World War II era Springfield Armory pattern wide base gas cylinder marked “R” on the bayonet lug, “M” marked gas cylinder
lock, “O” cross-slot lock screw, arsenal replacement “S-A-11-52” marked M1D barrel with bright chamber ring, “D35382 SA” operating rod, “D28287-12SA/S-A3<>”
bolt, “12” follower, and a “D28290-8-SA” trigger housing with “C46008-2 SA” hammer, “SA-11” safety, and unmarked milled trigger guard. Fitted with a pair of walnut
handguards and a walnut stock with a circled serif “P” firing proof visible on the pistol grip, fitted with a “MRT/2 52” marked leather cheek rest laced to the butt.
Topped off with a M84 scope (post-and-cross hair reticle, serial number “28302”) on a M1D optic thumb-screw mount. Includes an extra M1D optic thumb-screw
mount, a flat-buckle M1 web sling, a “SA” marked M2 flash hider attachment, a matching numbered shipping box for the scope, a matching numbered packing list
segment of a DD Form 1750 dated “6/87”, and a matching numbered invoice slip dated “8-21-97” identifying the rifle as “RIFLE CAL 30 M1D SG”.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as arsenal upgraded to M1D specifications, retaining 97% plus arsenal parkerized finish with some dried grease in protected areas,
some minor edge wear, a few small areas of discoloration, limited minor cycling wear, and limited minor handling marks. The stock is very fine as arsenal sanded
and re-oiled with some minor handling marks.. Mechanically excellent. The scope is excellent with clear optics.
Provenance: The Billy Pyle Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 1330
Rare U.S. Springfield Model 1922 Heavy Barrel Bolt
Action Target Rifle with Scope - Serial no. 1245636, 30-06
Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Introduced in
1922, the Model 1922 rifle, with 24 inch heavy barrel, was a continued evolution of the “free
rifle” pattern target guns manufactured by Springfield for use in competitions that did not call for explicitly stock
standard military rifles. Production of this variant is believed have been limited to fewer than 80; a year after the initial announcement of the rifle by the Director of Civilian Marksmanship,
it was announced that stocks of the rifle were exhausted, and while the announcement implied more barrels would be coming in, they do not appear to have materialized, and the next target
variant (the 1924 International Match) used more desired longer length outsourced barrels from Winchester, Remington and Pope instead of in-house barrels. The model is discussed on pages
112-114 of William Brophy’s reference “The Springfield 1903 Rifle”, where he states, “This rifle is so seldom encountered that only a few of the most serious collectors own an unaltered example,
so it is speculated- in the absence of accurate production records- that fewer than eighty of these rifles were manufactured. It is a true ‘gem’ among the ‘03s.” The book further illustrates some of the 1922 Heavy Barrel’s signature
features, such as the unique elevated and integrally forged front sight base, the use of a modified Model 1917 barrel band, as well as the stock configuration. Fitted with a blade front sight in the aforementioned integral dovetail,
which has hand carved markings “24 H” on the left, and a Lyman 48 peep receiver sight, with a pair of scope blocks mounted on the unmarked heavy weight barrel as well as on top of the receiver ring, with filler screws in place
of other mounting points on top of the barrel. The receiver bears standard Model 1903 markings, and has a polished receiver rail. The bolt is marked “W L/3” on top of the bright polished handle with a “K” on bottom, with a
truncated match-style cocking knob. The stock on this example is similar in construction to the .22 caliber Model 1922, though with dual reinforcing bolts, a checkered forend and grip area as likely special ordered, and fitted with
the aforementioned 1917-derived barrel band and a lightly curved checkered buttplate, which has hand carved markings on the interior that read “WG HANSEN/24” HEAVY” along with the stamped matching rifle number “36”, and
the rear surface of the buttstock is stamped with what appears to be a personal identification number and the matching rifle number “636”. Fitted with an M1907 brown leather sling. An included September 8, 1986 dated letter
of provenance indicates this rifle was sold to the current consignor at that time, who purchased it from Earle J. Sample at the regular meeting of the San Gabriel Valley Arms Collectors, and Earle indicates he had this rifle in his
collection since November 30, 1957 when he acquired it from Harry Sanford, then Sales Manager of the well known Golden State Arms of Pasadena, California.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% original blue finish with some finish wear at the muzzle, areas of thinning and scattered light freckling. Stock is also very fine with some scattered light handling marks, some light finish fading
around the forend, and defined checkering and edges. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent, retains 97% original blue finish on the tube with some light handling marks, and crisp clear optics. This rare Model 1922 variant
heavy barrel target rifle would make a fine addition to the any advanced Model 1903 or target rifle collection!
Provenance: The Harry Sanford Collection; The Earle J. Sample Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500