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LOT 1319
World War II U.S. Stevens
Model 620 Slide Action Trench Shotgun - Serial
no. 26720, 12 gauge, 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. A reported 12,174 Stevens Model 620 (aka 620A) shotguns of all types were
manufactured c. 1940-1945 on U.S. contract during World War II, per page 95 of “Complete Guide to United States Military Combat Shotguns” by Bruce Canfield. These were
adopted for use by the Army and Marine Corps, and remained in service throughout the Korean War and Vietnam War.
The Stevens Model 620 was a refinement of the Model 520. A solid frame hammerless shotgun, the 620 was capable of being
taken down for transport as well as having slam fire capability, making it both easy to move about as well as a vicious source of firepower.
A single brass bead sight is installed on the bayonet lug adapter, with a
six-hole heat shield, cylinder choke, “P” above a flaming bomb
stamp along with the three-line Stevens/Savage company
Chicopee Falls address on the right side of the barrel, with
the gauge and 2 3/4 inch chamber markings on the left. The
“P” and flaming bomb stamp are repeated on the left side of the receiver along with “MODEL 620”
and “U.S.”, and the serial number and “M/S” on the underside ahead of the trigger guard. Two more
“P” stamps are located on the upper left breech of the barrel and receiver. Fitted with a smooth
round forearm, pistol grip stock and serrated plastic buttplate. 13 1/2 inch length of pull.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% original blue finish, showing a proper plum patina on the bayonet lug, and some mild cycling marks.
Wood is excellent, with minimal handling marks and distinct edges. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 1318
Outstanding U.S.
Springfield M1C/1952 MC-1 Garand
Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with Desirable U.S.M.C. Contract
MC-1 Kollmorgen Sniper Scope, Matching Bracket, and Dave McClain Letter of
Authenticity - Serial no. 3531280, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut
stock. This is a desirable example of a U.S.M.C. 1952 MC-1 sniper rifle as used in limited numbers by the U.S.
Marine Corps between 1954-1967. The receiver was manufactured by Springfield Armory in February of 1945 and would have started life
as a late World War II era M1C Garand sniper rifle. Nearly all of the small amount of these U.S.M.C. 1952 MC-1 sniper rifles were arsenal
built utilizing surplus M1C sniper rifles then in U.S Marine Corps inventory. Following the Korean War, the Marine Corps adopted the new/
improved Stith Kollmorgen Optical Corp. MC-1 4x scope, based off of the civilian Stith Mounts “Bear Cub” sporting scope, with the larger
Griffin & Howe mount adapted for use on the M1C sniper rifle. With its greater magnification, tool-less knob adjustments, and audible adjustment clicks, the Kollmorgen scope was considered
an improvement over the M82. The Marines designated these sniper rifles as the “1952 Sniper Rifle” and issued them in limited numbers. Relevant information on these sniper rifles can be found
on pages 528-531 of “The M1 Garand Rifle” by Bruce Canfield, in which the author states, “The number of M1 service rifles converted to MC 52 configuration under USMC auspices is not known, but was undoubtedly quite small.”
Included with this rifle is a March 2, 2000 dated letter addressed from noted Garand authority Dave McClain that states, “This letter enclosed to you verifying your M1 receiver, s/n 3531280, as an original and authentic M1C
receiver from the original WWII contract between the U.S. Government’s Springfield Armory and Griffin and Howe of New York City. As you know, a small percentage of these original receiver may not be verifiable, but this receiver
is unquestionably authentic to 100% assurance.” The consignor indicates the barrel throat measures at 2. Blade and peep sights, “DRC” windage knob, “S-A-10-52” barrel with bright “in the white” chamber, and “SA” bolt, trigger
housing, hammer, safety, and relief cut operating rod. The receiver has the Griffin & Howe pattern post and screw arrangement affixed with the unmarked Griffin & Howe scope mount. The scope ring base bears the Griffin & Howe
New York address on top, “T4” is stamped on the back of each ring half, and the scope is marked “TELESCOPE, RIFLE, 4XD, MC-1/KOLLMORGEN OPTICAL CORP.” and “U.S./FSN-1240-647-1106” around the objective. The scope is fitted
with windage and elevation knobs and the standard fine cross-hair reticle. Circled serifed “P” proof marked on the bottom of the stock wrist, open 3/4 boxed “S.A.” cartouche on left of the buttstock concealed beneath the cheek
pad, with a checkered steel buttplate. Includes an olive drab green canvas sling, leather cheek pad, Hart M2 cone flash hider, Storm Queen rubber scope lens covers, and combination tool in the butt compartment.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 98% plus parkerized finish, with some light wear on the muzzle end from mounting of the flash hider. Stock is excellent with defined edges, a few light handling marks, and a crisp proof
stamp. Mechanically excellent. Scope is very fine, retains 98% original black enamel finish, and the optics are slightly hazy but clear with a crisp reticle. As an exceptional example of a 1952 MC-1 Garand sniper rifle with U.S.M.C.
contract MC-1 Kollmorgen scope, this would be a prized addition in any U.S. military collection!
Estimate: 8,500 - 14,000
Notice the serial number matching
Griffin & Howe scope base.