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LOT 3065
Scarce and Desirable Remington No.
7 Rolling Block Rifle - Serial no. 300066, 32-20
WCF cal., 26 1/2 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened
finish, walnut stock. The Remington No. 7 was manufactured c. 1903-1906 and had
an estimated total production of approximately 350, according to the Remington Society
of America. These unusual No. 7 rifles were not only the last rolling block that Remington
introduced, but are also one of the most rare. The No. 7 was the last of the rolling blocks
manufactured by Remington and was produced using left over Model 1871 pistol frames.
These rifles were most commonly chambered for .22 RF or .25-10 Stevens RF, with this example
being even more scarce chambered in the desirable .32-20 W.C.F. This model is quickly identified
by its accentuated checkered pistol grip stock, similar in profile to many of Remington’s rolling block pistols, but extending into a
shoulder stock. This rifle features a part octagon barrel which is marked with the one-line Remington Arms Co. address on the top
flat, “32 W.” on the bottom of the barrel ahead of the forearm, and “66”, “32W”, and “G1” on the bottom under the forearm. The serial
number is on the lower tang and partial serial number “66” is on the rear face of the forearm and bottom of the barrel. “P S” along with
the two-line Remington address and patent marking on the left side of the frame. It is fitted with a windage adjustable combination
front sight and a Lyman combination peep sight mounted at the rear of the frame. It is mounted with a checkered Schnabel tip forearm
with ebony insert and a nicely figured, pistol grip stock with a “RA” monogrammed and checkered, hard rubber shotgun buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 30% of the thinned original blue finish, showing a slight plum hue, spots of cold blue on the right side, and
75% plus of the vibrant original case colors with the balance mostly a grey patina with some very light freckling on the barrel. The
wood is excellent with a few scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. One of the most rare of the
Remington rolling blocks, which will be absent from many of the most extensive collections!
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3066
Attractive Remington Arms Co. Model
1901 Target Rolling Block Pistol - Serial no.
2868, 22 S cal., 10 inch part octagon bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips. Manufactured c. 1901 to 1909,
the Remington Model 1901 Target pistol marked the end of the
prolific Remington rolling block pistols. The factory records indicate
that only 735 of these Model 1901 pistols were produced in total,
leaving examples in any condition incredibly scarce. The standard
two-line address and patent dates, as well as “P” and “S”, are marked
on the left of the frame. The matching serial number is marked on
the left of the back strap, bottom of the barrel, grip inlet, and rear
face of the forearm. The assembly number “3019” is marked on the
left of the front and back straps, and the caliber marking “22 s.” is
on the bottom of the barrel in front of the forearm. It is fitted with
a Lyman beaded blade front sight, an adjustable notch rear sight,
and a checkered walnut forearm and grip.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% plus of the bright, original, high
polish blue finish on the frame, 75% of the original matte blue on
the barrel, some thinning patches showing plum brown patina
on the balance, and a few scattered patches of light spotting. The
wood is also very fine with a light edge chip, some scattered light
handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Howard “Skip” Quade Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3064
Very Fine Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 High Wall
Single Shot Schuetzen Rifle in .32-40 W.C.F. with Factory Letter and Cased
Reloading Accessories - Serial no. 79613, 32-40 WCF cal., 30 inch heavy octagon bbl.,
blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1897, this is a very attractive example
of an antique, special ordered, deluxe Winchester Model 1885 High Wall schuetzen rifle. These Model
1885s were highly valued as target rifles during the peak of the competition shooting craze of the late
19th and early 20th centuries in America and Europe. Between being chambered in one of the most highly regarded
competition cartridges of the time and its plethora of special order Schuetzen features, there is little doubt that this rifle
was ordered by a discerning target shooter. The included factory letter lists the rifle in .32-40 caliber with a half octagon barrel,
a “Schuetzen Set” trigger, mid-range and wind gauge sights, spur lever, palm rest, checkered pistol grip stock, a Schuetzen
buttplate, and a cheekpiece. The listing of a half octagon barrel seems to be a factory notation error as the barrel currently fitted
appears to be original. The top of the No. 4 weight barrel is marked with the two-line address and the caliber marking is at the
breech. The “4” barrel weight marking is on the bottom flat of the barrel in front of the forearm. The patent date marking and serial
number are marked on the lower tang. The left side of the lower tang is marked “4326 M XXX”, with “4326” repeated on the butt of
the stock and inside the buttplate. The meaning of the “M” is unknown, but may refer to “mid-range” or “match”, which may have designated
a certain grouping of special order features or configuration. It is fitted with a windage adjustable/”windgauge” globe front sight, no provision
for a rear sight on the barrel, and a Vernier mid-range peep sight mounted on the upper tang. It is also fitted with a spurred lever and Schuetzen
double set trigger. It is mounted with a very finely figured, H-pattern checkered, Schnabel tip forearm with an ebony insert and a mounting holes (one
large, three smaller) for the included palm rest and an equally finely figured, checkered pistol grip stock with a hard rubber grip cap, a shadowline
cheekpiece on the left, and a casehardened Schuetzen buttplate. Includes a hardwood palm rest with brass mounting hardware and a hardwood cased set
of .32-40 reloading tools, casings, and bullets.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 85% of the original blue finish with some light edge wear and 60% of the original case colors, primarily on the receiver, with the
balance mostly a smooth grey patina and a few scattered patches of light pitting. The wood is also fine with some scattered light dings/scratches, an
overcoat of varnish on the left of the forearm, and well-defined checkering. The set trigger is slightly stiff, otherwise mechanically functions. A very
attractively configured Winchester Model 1885 mid-range Schuetzen rifle!
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
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