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LOT 3288
500th Production World War II U.S. Winchester M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine, Serial Number 1000501 - Serial no. 1000501, 30 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in October of 1942, this is an exceptionally
rare example of a “first day” production serial number “1000501”, World War II Winchester M1 Carbine, and a milestone in that it is the 500th production example made
by Winchester! The early carbines of any producers are extremely rare, as most went out and saw significant service use and were then rebuilt numerous times. This example has been restored using all the very early configured parts. It has the rare early Type I receiver with the two small machining holes on the right side rail. The receiver also has the early square rear milled area with the single takedown notch and the narrow rear tang. “WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK/1000501” marked on the rear of the receiver. “L” marked blade front and “S” marked Type I flip-up rear sight, undated Winchester barrel with flaming bomb proof, Type I barrel band, Type I milled trigger guard marked with a semi-circle on the right and “S” underneath, Type I unmarked serrated pushbutton safety, “W” magazine catch, “W” hammer, “W” operating rod and “W” blued finish flat top bolt. Early high wood stock with “W.R.A./G.H.D.” behind crossed cannons cartouche on the right of the buttstock, and early unmarked two-rivet handguard. “CoCoSo/100” carved into the “IW” marked 15-round magazine. Includes a reproduction tan canvas sling. CONDITION: Very fine as reconverted back to World War II configuration with 97% arsenal refurbished green parkerized finish and some light handling marks. Magazine retains 90% original blue finish with scattered scratches and carving as mentioned above. Stock is very fine with a nice deep dark Winchester red color overall with some scattered light dents, a few scattered minor chips, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. As the 500th production Winchester M1 Carbine, this would make a prized addition to any U.S. Military collection! Provenance: The Steven Preston Military Collection. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 3289
World War II U.S. Army Stevens Model 620 Slide Action Trench Shotgun - Serial no. 25820, 12 gauge, 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured on contract, 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. Adopted for the Army and Marine Corps for World War II, the 620 remained in service for Korea
and Vietnam. A single brass bead sight is installed on the bayonet lug, with a six-hole heat shield, cylinder choke, the three line Chicopee Falls address on the right side of the barrel ahead of the “P/flaming bomb” stamps and the gauge and 2 3/4 inch chamber markings on the left. A matching serial number is present on the left side of the mounting iron. The “P” and bomb are repeated on the left side of the receiver, with “MODEL 620” and “U.S.” further to the back, and the serial number and “M/S” on the underside ahead of the trigger guard. Fitted with a smooth round forearm, pistol grip stock and serrated plastic buttplate. 13 7/8 inch length of pull. Includes a Boyt M1907 leather sling. CONDITION: Fine, retains 75% original blue finish, showing a plum patina on the bayonet lug, areas of brown patina, bright edge wear, and sharp markings in the metal. Wood forend is very fine with defined edges and some light scratches. Buttstock is very good as lightly sanded and re-oiled with repaired and re-glued sections underneath the wrist behind the receiver, and some scattered light pressure dents. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Steven Preston Military Collection. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3290 World War II U.S. Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Semi-Automatic Carbine - Serial no. 5519544, 30 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. “N” blade front sight and “H.I.” adjustable rear sight, with a “9-44” dated Inland barrel and Type II barrel band. “A.I.” blued round bolt, milled “INLAND” trigger housing, unmarked push button safety, “E.I.” magazine catch, “I-I” hammer and a “PI” operating rod. The main stock body is of the two rivet, low wood configuration, with an “H.I.” four-rivet handguard, “PI/3” marked underneath the grip, leather cheekpad with steel rivets, and swiveling spring-loaded buttplate with proper casting marks. Ownership identification (social security) numbers hand carved on the underside of the trigger guard housing and on underside of the stock to the right of the magazine well. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% original parkerized finish with some light handling marks and edge wear. 60% original blue finish on the bolt. Stock is also very fine with some light scratches and
handling marks, some scuffing on the left of the forend from the folding buttstock rubbing, a small chip in the left of the handguard, and carving on the underside as mentioned above. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Steven Preston Military Collection.
LOT 3291
U.S. Springfield Model 1903A1 National Match Bolt Action Rifle with O’Hare Sight Covers - Serial no. 1474267, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Standard receiver markings over the serial number. The barrel is marked “SA/ Ordnance Shell and Flame/3-36” with the small star-gauge marking on the muzzle crown. The barrel is fitted with the standard blade front sight and dark blue finished folding ladder rear sight. Receiver mounted with a Lyman 48 peep sight. “N.S.” marked bright polished bolt. Fitted with a standard two-bolt walnut pistol grip stock. Faint boxed “S.A./S.P.G.” inspection cartouche marked on the left wrist of the stock behind another faint illegible cartouche with two faint circled “P” proofs on the underside above the pistol grip. It has the standard all milled components, with a heavily checkered NM type steel buttplate. Includes a 1918 dated M1907 leather sling, brass P.J. O’Hare muzzle cover, and steel P.J. O’Hare rear sight cover. CONDITION: Fine, retains 80% period refinished blue finish with edge wear and scattered scratches. Stock is also very good as sanded and re-oiled with scattered light scratches and handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Steven Preston Military Collection. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250