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LOT 3558
Gold Inlaid J. Roberts & Son/FN .270 Winchester
Bolt Action Magazine Rifle - Serial no. 27727, 270 Win cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue/
gold finish, walnut stock. Built without sights on the blued barrel which is signed “J. Roberts & Son London” along with
2001 dated London proof marks on the right of the chamber area and an import mark ahead of the forend. The barrel is
fitted to the blued action which has “CAL .270 WIN” and “MADE IN/ENGLAND” marked on the left and right of the front receiver
ring, original FN marking on the left, gold inlaid “S” safety indicator on the bolt sleeve, and a set of 30mm rings. The bottom metal has an inside-the-
bow release and is also blued with gold serial number on the triggerguard and gold “CAL/.270/WIN” on the floorplate. The rifle is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-
point checkered pistol grip stock with sling swivel studs, blued steel grip cap, blank silver inscription oval, and rubber recoil pad.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 98% original blue finish with minor handling evidence, some dried grease, tiny freckles of spotting on the floorplate, some loss of straw color on the bolt release, small
scratches mainly on the left side of the stock, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3556
Blaser R93 Bolt Action Rifle
with Extra Barrel, Two Scopes,
and Case - Serial no. 9/117475, 223 Rem cal., 22 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish,
synthetic stock. Built with a blued steel barrel featuring a ramped blade front sight,
windage adjustable island rear sight, import marking, and a scope mount holding a
Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42mm scope. The action is unadorned and features Blaser’s
push-forward safety. The gun is mounted in a polymer stock with rubberized grip
sections, a set of sling swivel studs, and a rubber recoil pad. Included is a second
barrel also
chambered for
.223 Remington,
measuring 20 1/2 inches, import mark, and no sights. Also included is a Leupold VX-III 2.5-8x36mm
scope, a bipod, a sling, and a Pelican hard case.
CONDITION: Excellent, original finish with minor handling evidence. The stock is very fine with some scratches and edge wear. Mechanically excellent. Scope optics sharp on both scopes.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3557
Neal K. Houchins Philadelphia Custom Model 1903 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle Serial No. 1 - Serial
no. 1, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, checkered walnut stock. Built with a blued steel stag gauge barrel featuring
a hooded ramped beaded blade front sight, barrel band with front sling swivel, and no markings aside from “N. K. HOUCHINS. PHILADELPHIA. No. 1”.
Neal K. Houchins was a machinist in Philadelphia, PA, that did work for Elmer Keith on his famous Colt Single Action Army revolvers as well as working
for Sedgley, with this rifle likely being his personal rifle. The barrel is fitted to an unmarked blued Model 1903 action which features a knurled bolt knob on the
Springfield bolt, Lyman no. 48 rear peep sight, and a matted front receiver ring. The rifle is fitted in a nicely figured and multi-point checkered pistol grip stock
with horn forend tip, engraved blued steel grip cap, raised pancake cheekpiece, rear sling swivel, and checkered and engraved blued steel trapdoor buttplate.
Notes from the Blank Collection list this gun as “From the estate of a cousin who was a riflery instructor during WWII”.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as professionally custom built, retaining 98% blue finish with minor handling evidence, some slight plum patina, and some dried
grease on the floorplate. The stock has a trio of stress lines at the butt; otherwise, very fine with a few marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: Terry Stone; The Norman R. Blank Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3555
Desirable Kimber Model 82 Custom Match Bolt Action Rifle with Box - Serial
no. 116OF500, 22 LR cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured without sights on
the blued barrel which is marked “Custom Match .22LR” on the top. The blued action is marked with the
special serial number “116 OF 500” as well as the Kimber logo and provisions for scope mounting. The rifle is fitted in a beautifully
contrasting multi-point checkered European walnut stock with rosewood forend tip, blued steel grip cap, and checkered blued
steel Neidner buttplate. Includes the original box, a set of Kimber scope rings, and the original 1984 dated test target.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with minor handling evidence, a few minor pressure marks in the wood, and sharp checkering on the
stock. Mechanically excellent. The box is good with some tears and wear.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000