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LOT 3484
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Griffin & Howe
Retailed Renato Gamba Over/Under Shotgun with Case -
Serial no. 25932, 12 gauge, 29 7/8 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin/gold finish, walnut
stock. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a single white bead sight on the
matted flat vent rib, single gold inlaid band at the breech, 2000 dated Italian proof
marks on the flat, interchangeable chokes (cylinder/improved cylinder installed),
and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished
triggerplate action which displays near full coverage floral scroll engraving
surrounding “Griffin & Howe/NEW YORK” inlaid in gold on the underside. The gun
features a single selective gold trigger, triggerplate release switch, and a tang mounted manual safety. The gun is fitted with an attractively figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved iron and
a pistol grip stock with four stars over “HNS” in the gold inscription oval and a Decelerator recoil pad. This gun belonged to General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, the legendary Army general that commanded the
Coalition Forces during the Gulf War of 1991. Includes an aluminum Americase with cover embroidered with four stars over “HNS”, four snap caps, oiler, and three extra chokes (modified, improved modified,
and full). Also includes a letter signed by Cynthia Schwarzkopf, on Schwarzkopf Family letterhead, certifying this shotgun by serial number as being the former property of her father, General H. Norman
Schwarzkopf. Stock measurements: 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 7 lbs. 15 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, coin, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Collection of General H. Norman Schwarzkopf (Ret.).
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 3483
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Weatherby 20 Gauge
Athena Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. F003039, 20 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue/satin
nickel/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured after 1988 for H. Norman Schwarzkopf, the legendary American general who commanded Coalition
Forces during the 1991 Gulf War. The general was also a well-known shooter and sportsman and collector of shotguns. The gun was built with a single brass bead
sight on the matted flat vent rib, standard barrel markings, a single gold inlaid band at the breech, interchangeable chokes (skeet/full installed), and 3 inch chambers
with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the satin nickel finished sideplated action which displays lovely floral scroll engraving surrounding a pair of quail on the left, a dog with
a downed quail on the right along with “Weatherby”, the general’s initials “H/N/S” on the trigger guard, and a bear with the American flag on the underside (the general’s nickname was “The
Bear”), all rendered in fine gold inlays. The gun features a single selective gold trigger and a tang mounted manual safety. The gun is fitted with a beautiful richly figured and multi-point checkered
forend with satin nickel iron marked with four gold stars for the general’s rank along with a round pistol grip stock with a Pachmayr Old English recoil pad. Includes an aluminum Americase with “H.N.S.”
on the interior lid and seven extra chokes (two SC1, SC2, two skeet, modified, and full). Also includes a letter signed by Cynthia Schwarzkopf, on Schwarzkopf Family letterhead, certifying this shotgun by
serial number as being the former property of her father, General H. Norman Schwarzkopf. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .621/.621 inches; minimum wall
thickness .027/.024 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; cast-on; weight 7 lbs. 2 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, satin nickel, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence, a few scratches on the left sideplate, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Collection of General H. Norman Schwarzkopf (Ret.).
Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000
LOT 3482
Gold Inlaid Beretta DT10 Trident Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no.
AF0900B, 12 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/satin/brushed bright/gold finish, walnut stock. This
gun belonged to the legendary General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, who served two tours in Vietnam
and lead the United States Military through the Gulf War earning three Bronze Stars, three Silver Stars, Legion of
Merit, Presidential Medal of
Freedom, two Purple Hearts,
and numerous other honors.
Built with blued Excelsior
steel barrels featuring an
orange fiber optic sight on the matted flat vent rib, standard markings, 1994 dated
Italian proof marks, interchangeable chokes (skeet/improved cylinder installed), and
3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the satin/brushed
bright finished action which is marked with a gold colored “P. Beretta” on either side,
a Beretta logo over “DT 10/Trident” in gold color on the underside, and the general’s initials
“HNS” inlaid in gold on the blued trigger guard. The gun features a single adjustable gold trigger,
toplever shaped for an easier left hand throw, and tang mounted manual safety/selector. The gun is
fitted with a beautifully figured and finely checkered Schnabel tip forend with a gold federal eagle on the underside
and a full pistol grip stock with left hand palm swell and a factory recoil pad. Includes a factory leather flat case, extra springs, turnscrews, and
three extra choke tubes (cylinder, modified, and improved modified). Also includes a letter signed by Cynthia Schwarzkopf, on Schwarzkopf Family letterhead, certifying this shotgun by serial number as
being the former property of her father, General H. Norman Schwarzkopf. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed and measured at 18.7 mm (.736
inches); minimum wall thickness .030/.031 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 9/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; cast-on; weight 7 lbs. 14 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, satin, brushed bright, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence, a few pressure marks on the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and
forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with a torn interior strap and transit/storage wear.
Provenance: The Collection of General H. Norman Schwarzkopf (Ret.).
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000