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LOT 3392
British Proofed U.S. Springfield M1 Garand Semi-
Automatic Rifle with Bayonet - Serial no. 391239, 30-06 cal.,
24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in November
of 1941, this rifle is fitted with a Springfield barrel stamped with a set of
Birmingham proof and caliber markings on the right side of the chamber.
Blade front sight with intact screw cover and peep rear sight with locking
adjustment drums, with a Springfield “SA” bolt, trigger housing, hammer, safety, and early pattern uncut
operating rod. The Birmingham barrel markings partially cover the original Springfield marks, obscuring the
last digit of the “9-4?” date, with a “crown/BNP” and “crossed scepter” stamps. The smooth pistol grip stock is stamped with
“S.A./G.H.S.” and “crossed cannon” cartouches on the left side, a circled serifed “P” on the wrist, green canvas sling and a checkered buttplate. Includes a
1906 dated Rock Island bayonet and sheath.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% plus original parkerized finish, showing discoloration and pitting on the operating rod, bright edge and cycling wear, and mild
handling marks. The refinished stock is very good, with clearly legible cartouche, signs of light sanding and minor dings and dents overall. The bayonet has been
shortened and refinished, with mild wear overall. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The George Moeller Collection; Private Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3391
Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight D.S. Police Special Slide Action Trench
Shotgun with Tampa Police Department Attributed “TPD” Marking
- Serial no. 903003, 12 gauge, 20 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut
stock. Manufactured in 1965, per the Ithaca factory serial number records. “D.S. POLICE SPECIAL” along with
the model, gauge and Ithaca address marked on the left of the barrel, “TPD” marking added on the right of
the receiver (the P is double stamped, the D is backwards), and inventory number “82” carved on the bottom
surface of the pistol grip. Consignor notes state this shotgun was formerly the property of the Tampa Police
Department. 2 3/4” chamber, choke measures modified, raised bead front sight and notch rear sight (absent
elevator piece), sling swivels, and a trench six-hole heat shield/bayonet lug adapter assembly for use with an
M1917 bayonet (not included).
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% plus original parkerized finish with a few scuffs and some minor surface
freckling. Wood is excellent with a few light scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3390
U.S. Winchester M1D Garand
Semi-Automatic Sniper
Rifle with M84 Scope -
Serial no. 2473848, 30-06 cal.,
24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Originally produced in August
of 1944 and subsequently arsenal upgraded to the M1D Sniper configuration, a
procedure more typically performed on Springfield-made M1 receivers. Rifles so converted were
used as sniper weapons during Korea and the Vietnam War. Blade front and peep rear sights, “DRC” windage drum,
“S-A-1-52” barrel, “SA” bolt, trigger housing, safety, and hammer, and a relief cut Winchester-style operating rod. The stock is “S.A.” and “RA”
marked, with a “MRT/10 52” cheekpiece (incomplete lace, no screws), green canvas sling, a checkered steel buttplate and cleaning tools in the butt compartment.
The M84 scope is numbered “30266”, with a sliding sunshield and rubber eyepiece.
CONDITION: Very good as arsenal refurbished, with 95% of the parkerized finish, showing some covered up dings and pits concentrated on the receiver and mild handling marks overall. The stock is good, with a number of dents
and scratches. The scope shows mild external wear, with the optics in good order. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3389
World War II U.S. Remington
Model 1903A4 Bolt
Action Sniper Rifle
with M82 Scope - Serial
no. 3416015, 30-06 Springfield
cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Adopted in 1943 and
manufactured exclusively by Remington Arms Inc., the M1903A4 was the standard
sniper rifle of the U.S. Army during World War II, and saw continued service through Korea and even into the early days of Vietnam. The
iron sights are properly absent as standard on these sniper variants, with an “RA/(flaming bomb)/7-43” marked Remington barrel, “R” marked parkerized
bolt with correct turned and contoured handle, and the proper offset manufacturer, model and serial number markings on the receiver ring. Smooth pistol grip stock
with faint but legible “RA” (Remington Arms) and boxed “FJA” (Frank J. Atwood) inspection stamps surrounding a crossed ordnance cannons stamp on the left wrist, “RRA” rebuild stamp on
the right wrist, and a parkerized checkered steel buttplate. The blue finished M82 scope is roll-stamped “TELESCOPE M82” above the serial number and stock number, and is mounted on a
parkerized Redfield scope base. Includes “1944” dated MILSCO M1907 brown leather sling (has a reattached separated section).
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 98% arsenal refurbished parkerized finish and 85% blue finish on the trigger housing. The arsenal re-oiled stock is fine with some scattered light dents and
scratches. Mechanically excellent. Scope is very fine, retains 85% original blue finish on the tube with some scattered patches of light corrosion, and crisp clear optics.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500