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LOT 3452
World War II Production U.S. Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Trench Gun -
Serial no. E937130, 12 gauge, 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1942, this is a fine Winchester Model 97 Trench Gun, marked for U.S. service. While in theory the Model 97 was made obsolete by later slide action shotguns, including Winchester’s own Model 12, the Model 97 was still a robust and practical close combat weapon, and the need for military shotguns after Pearl Harbor was more
than enough to require many models of gun to keep up. Bead front sight on the barrel, with a 2 3/4 inch chamber, cylinder choke, sling swivel, bayonet lug and a four-hole ventilated handguard. The rear of the barrel and front of the receiver bear double struck “WP” stamps, “41” barrel date, with the “flaming grenade” military proof on the barrel and faint “U.S.” on the left side of the receiver. Fitted with a ribbed
forearm and a smooth pistol grip stock, with a length of pull of 13 3/4 inches. CONDITION: Fine, with 70% of the factory refinished blue finish, showing a plum patina on the magazine tube, a gray patina with areas of cleaned-up pitting on the heat shield, and scattered light scratches and handling marks. The forearm is very good, with some light dings. The buttstock is fair as cleaned and refinished, with a number of light scuffs and dents, replaced buttplate, an empty
“widow’s peak” cutout at the rear of the comb, and evidence of a cleaned up chip at the toe. Mechanically fine.
inch round bbl., parkerized/blue finish, walnut stock. The original iron sights are properly absent as standard on these sniper variants, with a Remington “12-43” dated barrel, “R” marked bolt with properly turned and contoured handle, and the properly offset manufacturer, model and serial number markings on the receiver ring. Smooth pistol grip scant stock, “RA” (Remington Arms) and boxed “FJA” (Frank J. Atwood) inspection stamps surrounding a crossed cannons Ordnance cartouche on the left stock wrist, boxed “S.A./S.P.G.” cartouche stamped on the left of the buttstock, with a checkered blue steel buttplate. The M84 scope is serial numbered “27197” on the data plate, and mounted on a parkerized Redfield scope base. Includes an olive drab green canvas sling. This rifle was part of the collection of Toby Jason Chandler (July 31st, 1934-May 25th, 2022). Toby originally graduated from the
U.S. Army Officer Candidate School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, became commissioned as a Lieutenant of Field Artillery, was reassigned as Captain of Military Intelligence, and then began a 22-year distinguished career as a U.S. Secret Service Agent from 1959-1981. At 26 years old, he became the youngest agent assigned to the elite team directly protecting The White House. Between 1959-1965 he was assigned to the personal details of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, President John F. Kennedy, and President Lyndon B. Johnson. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% original parkerized finish, 85% original blue finish on the bolt, and 60% original blue finish on the floorplate, with a few light wear spots. Stock is also very fine as re-oiled, with defined edges, some scratches concentrated on the left rear of the buttstock, some light handling marks, and crisp stampings. Mechanically excellent. Included scope is very fine, retains 75% plus original blue finish with smooth brown patina on the balance, scattered light scratches and handling marks, and crisp/clear optics. Provenance: The Toby Jason Chandler Collection. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3454
U.S. Winchester M1D Garand Semi- Automatic Sniper Rifle with M84 Scope, Reportedly Issued to U.S. Secret Service Agent Toby J. Chandler - Serial no. 2447405, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. The receiver of this rifle was originally manufactured in January 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 snipers during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Blade front and peep rear sights, “DRC” windage drum, “S-A-8-52” barrel, “SA” bolt, trigger housing, safety and hammer, Winchester trigger guard and relief cut operating rod. Circled “P” proof stamped on the front of the pistol grip, with a checkered steel buttplate and fitted with a “MRT/1 52” leather cheek piece. The M84 scope is numbered “29539” on the data plate, with a sliding sun shield and rubber eyepiece. Includes an olive drab green canvas sling and an extra firing pin inside the butt compartment. This rifle was part of the collection of Toby Jason Chandler (July 31st, 1934-May 25th, 2022). Toby originally graduated from the U.S. Army Officer Candidate School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, became commissioned as a Lieutenant of Field Artillery, was reassigned as Captain of Military Intelligence, and then began a 22-year distinguished career as a U.S. Secret Service agent from 1959-1981. At 26 years old, he became the youngest agent assigned to the elite team directly protecting The White House. Between 1959-1965 he was assigned to the personal details of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, President John F. Kennedy, and President Lyndon B. Johnson. Reportedly this rifle was issued to U.S. Secret Service agent Toby Chandler during a visit of Vice President Spiro Agnew to Saigon. CONDITION: Very fine as arsenal converted to M1D configuration, retains 95% arsenal parkerized finish, with some pitting visible underneath the finish on the blued front sight. Stock is fine with defined edges, some scattered light handling marks and a crisp firing proof. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent, retains 95% original blue finish with a few areas of light surface corrosion, and
crisp clear optics. The leather cheek piece is very fine.
LOT 3453
World War II U.S. Remington Model 1903A4 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with M84 Scope - Serial no. 3413372, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
Provenance: The Toby Jason Chandler Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500 265