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Colt Mfg. Model 1911 Military

56. (5411) Colt Mfg. Model 1911 Military#371736 early manufacturer with commercial blue finish. The right side of the slide has “MODEL OF 1911 U. S. ARMY” in sharp, clear letters. The left side of the slide has the standard two line patent marks also in clear, sharp lettering. The left side of the frame has, “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” clearly rolled. This appears to be an early model made somewhere between 1918 and 1921. It has not been arsenal refinished since all refinished pistols of this age were phosphate (Parkerizing) refinished by the government armorers….

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Colt, early production, Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol

52.(P102) Colt, early production, Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol – Serial #41764, 32 ACP cal., 3 3/4″ round bbl., blue finish hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1906. Fixed sights with the two line, two block address and patent marking (1897 and 1903) on the left side of the barrel bushing slide, with the circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations and “AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS” on the right side. The upper left front of the trigger guard bow is marked with the Colt triangle “VP” proof. Blue “CAL, .32 Colt” marked…

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Colt Python Double Action Revolver

48. Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Scarce 2 1/2″ Barrel And Wood rain Box – Serial #V35666, .357 Magnum caliber, 2 1/2″ vent rib barrel, blue finish and walnut grips. The front sight is a standard ramped with an adjustable rear. Markings are standard Colt on the desirable 1 1/2″ barrel. Rampant Colt and “VP” markings are on the frame. The trigger has been widened and the action honed to a smooth light pull. Smooth two piece hardwood grips with ambidextrous contours. The Colt wood grain box is hand numbered to a different gun, but with the proper…

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Colt Python Double Action Revolver

49.(#100P)Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Desirable 1’1/2″ Barrel – Serial # 33607E, .357 mag. cal., 2 1/2″ bbl., blue finish, rubber grips. Manufactured in 1976 with ramped blade front and adjustable rear sight. Standard markings on the desirable 1 1/2″ barrel. Rampant Colt marked frame with checkered hammer, serrated trigger and backstrap and Hogue wraparound grips. CONDITION: Excellent with 98% finish. Slight handling marks, with muzzle wear and faint cylinder drag line. Front sighe painted white. Some spotting on the bright hammer…$2,100.00….

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Colt Python Double Action Revolver

47. Colt Python Double Action Revolver With Desirable 2 1/2″ Barrel – Serial #V52785, .357 Magnum caliber, 1 1/2″ vent rib barrel, blue finish, original Colt gold medallion walnut grips, ramp blade front sight and adjustable rear sight. Markings are standard on the highly desirable 1 1/2″ barrel. Rampart Colt and “VP” marked frame with checkered trigger and serrated backstrap. It is factory fitted with checkered two piece “service” grips which are proper in this configuration. The grips have gold Colt Rampart medallions. CONDITION: NRA…

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Springfield model 1879 Rifle

45. () Springfield model 1879 rifle, .47-70 caliber, Serial # 197887. Condition: Very Good +! This rifle remains in very good to excellent condition showing 40 to 60% original blue evenly toning and drifting to patina with some scattered light erosion, pinprick pitting and normal aging. The lock markings and eagle are sharp, the stock shows an “SVW 1882” cartouche. The breech block is dated 1873. The wood is very good to excellent with just a couple of nicks along the cleaning rod channel. There are a few dings and mars due to normal use. The trigge rguard shows 50 – 60%…

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Springfield 1884 carbine

44. Springfield 1884 carbine, Serial #412472 in 45-70 caliber. Condition: Very good to near fine original condition! The barrel shows 30 – 50% original blue evenly thinning and toning with some just beginning normal age and slight erosion. The lock and hammer show 75% original toning blue. The breech blong and tang show 75 – 85% case hardening with some bright colors. The stock is good to very good with sharp “SVW 1886” cartouche. The butt-stock shows some weathering , some marks, nicks, darkening from oil and wear consistent with military use and storage, but at…

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Sharps New Model Carbine With metallic Cartridge Conversion

43. Sharps New Model Carbine With metallic Cartridge Conversion – Serial number C24213, caliber 50-70, 22 inch round barrel, blue/color case hardened, finish, walnut stock. This is an example of one of the 31,098 Civil War Sharps new Model 1863 Carbines converted by Sharps to fire the 50-70 centerfire cartridge. This carbine has the original six groove barrel. These carbines were completely refurbished by Sharps during the conversion process and if needed the stocks were replaced with ones not having a patch box, which is the case with this example. The barrels were blued with…

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Post Civil War Spencer Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine

42. Unique Post Civil War Spencer Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine – Serial number #32281, caliber .52 Rim Fire, 19 3/4″ barrel, blue/casehardened finish and a walnut stock. This example of a Spencer Carbine is unique in that it is of the Model 1865 pattern with a unique Model 1867 feature. This specimen is equipped with the Spencer patent magazine cut-off on the top of the breechblock usually found on the Model 1867 marked specimens with serial numbers between 91,000 to 10,100. The front sight blade is fixed and the rear a folding ladder graduated to 800 yards. A combination…

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Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Conversion Carbine

41. () Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Conversion Carbine – Serial #66188, 50-70 U. S. Govt. Cal., 22 inch round barrel, clue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.This is an example of a Sharps Model 1863 carbine that was either arsenal or Sharps Rifle Company converted to .50-70 center fire metallic cartridge with the relined 3 groove barrel. The Ordnance Department contracted with Sharps to convert more than 31,000 Civil War carbines from percussion to center fire configuration in 1867. These carbines were issued to the U. S. Cavalry and along with the Model 1865 Spencer Carbines were…

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