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LOT 1480
LOT 1479
Very Fine World War II U.S. Stevens Model 620
Slide Action Trench Shotgun - Serial no. 24615, 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. 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. “TPD” branded
into the right of the buttstock (possibly Tuscaloosa Police Department), and “1S” branded into the bottom flat of the
pistol grip. 14 inch length of pull. Includes M1907 leather sling.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% plus original blue finish, showing a plum patina on the bayonet lug with a few
light scratches, some light cycling wear on the magazine tube, bright edge wear, and sharp markings in the metal.
Wood is fine with a re-oiled buttstock, defined edges, some light scratches and dents, a small re-glued chip on top
behind the receiver, a moderate pressure dent on the left of the buttstock, and branded markings as mentioned
above. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Steven Preston Military Collection.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
Outstanding World War II U.S. IBM M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine - Serial no. 3930938, 30 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized/blue finish, walnut stock. Undated IBM barrel, “PO B” marked blade front sight, “GE-Q” and “S” marked two position flip-up rear peep sight, standard IBM marking on the receiver heel, “AOB” and “H” marked bolt, “B EB” stamped and brazed trigger housing, “AM B” hammer, “EPB” push button safety and magazine catch. High wood pistol grip stock with “LW-B” marked in the sling inlet, “crossed cannons” ordnance cartouche on the right of the buttstock, and “LW-B” two-rivet handguard. Includes a Carbine Club data sheet. Includes a properly coded OIB magazine. CONDITION: Excellent plus, as issued, retains 98% original parkerized finish. 90% original blue finish remains on the bolt. Stock is also excellent plus with a few light handling marks and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Ron Bucholtz Collection. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 1481 U.S. Springfield M1D Garand Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with M84 Scope - Serial no. 3416309, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. This Springfield Armory M1 Garand rifle was manufactured in January of 1945 and subsequently arsenal modified to M1D configuration. The M1D was the standard Army sniper rifle from the mid-1950s until the late 1960s. M1D rifles remained in the inventories of some Army National Guard units and Special Forces groups until the early 1990s. This rifle was probably overhauled and assembled to M1D configuration at an Army Ordnance Depot in the 1960s. The rifle is fitted with a standard blued M84 2.2 power telescopic sight with post and cross-wire cross-hairs, sliding sun shield, and rubber eyepiece. The rifle has the special M1D barrel with scope mounting block and is double stamped with what appears to be “S-A-1-52” on the right of the chamber. “12-SA” marked trigger housing, “W.R.A.” trigger guard, “HRA” hammer and “-19SA” bolt. Two “P” proof marks are visible on the front of the pistol grip. The included telescopic sight has a plate on the right side marked “TELESCOPE/M84/SERIAL NO. 27463”. Includes M2 cone flash hider, olive drab green canvas sling and russet leather cheekpiece stamped “MRT/3-59” on the right. CONDITION: Very fine as arsenal converted to M1D configuration, retains 98% arsenal parkerized finish with some light handling marks. Stock is excellent with some light handling marks and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent, retains 98% original blue finish with clear optics. Included cheekpiece is very fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500 343