updated 5:00pm PST Mon 11/15/2004

Lot 107: No Lot

Lot 108 thru Lot 151 The photos for these lots have shifted by one lot and are incorrect. The correct image for Lot 108 is labeled Lot 107, the correct photo for Lot 109 is Lot 108 and so on...

Lot 122: should read "...22-inch barrel...."  not "...20-inch barrel..."

Lot 125: is modern, asterisk needed

Lot 138: is modern, asterisk needed

Lot 146: is modern, asterisk needed

Lot 151A: The description for this lot is mistakenly listed as Lot 107. The correct photo for Lot 151A is labeled Lot 151

Lot 152: Footnote referencing caliber is not applicable to this lot

Lot 157: Additional note: Only 629 .40-70 caliber rifles and carbines were made in the 1886 series

Lot 159: This gun is modern and requires an FFL or registration to CA residents.

Lot 173: This is a model 1901.  This gun is modern and requires an FFL or registration to CA residents.

Lot 184: This gun is modern and requires an FFL or registration to CA residents.

Lot 186: This gun is modern and requires an FFL or registration to CA residents.

Lot 188: This gun is modern and requires an FFL or registration to CA residents.

Lot 193: This gun is modern and requires an FFL or registration to CA residents.

Lot 202: This is a model 1899. This gun is modern and requires an FFL or registration to CA residents.

Lot 204: This gun is modern and requires an FFL or registration to CA residents.

Lot 208: This is NOT a modern firearm and does not require registration.

Lot 223-225: Are described as Model 1895’s, but are in fact configured as Model 1892’s dated 1895, which were made prior to the Model 1896

Lot 233: Mechanism not functioning

Lot 235: The barrel is not reduced and is a factory 6” barrel

Lot 258: Mechanism not functioning

Lot 261: Mechanism not functioning

Lot 263: Firing pin ground off

Lot 270: Refinished

Lot 276: All "US" property marks ground off

Lot 288: This is a Model 19 not a Model 18-3

Lot 314: Pistol is a Langenhan

Lot 344: Withdrawn

Lot 351: No holster or spare magazine

Lot 353: No Holster

Lot 354: No Holster

Lot 355: No holster or loading tool

Lot 357: No holster

Lot 1003:  the markings are rack numbers, not regimental markings

Lot 1005: This is possibly a “India Pattern” but not a “Land Pattern”; side plate unusual

Lot 1109: should read SEB not JEB or LEB as described. Also the date stamped on the stocks should be 1891 not 1881 as stated

Lot 1103: "ESA" and not "ELA” marks

Lot 1154: This gun is modern and requires an FFL or registration to CA residents.

Lot 1155: This gun is modern and requires an FFL or registration to CA residents.

Lot 1171:Photo incorrect

Lot 1174:Photo incorrect

Lot 1175:Photo incorrect

Lot 1231: it is Italian, not Spanish

Lot 1253B & 1253C: pictures are reversed

Lot 1258 &1259: pictures are reversed

Lot 1269C: Revised Condition: Very good; with pitting and dark patina; 50% plating on barrels; 95% on bronze frame. Mechanism to cock and rotate needs adjustment.

Lot 1296B: Cylinder cracked

Lot 1300: Frame possibly refinished

Lot 1326: Cased City of London Sword does not include red and silver hangers (as shown in photograph)

Lot 1342: This is the first Walker that Herb Glass owned

Lot 1349A: Withdrawn

Lot 1356: Possibly refinished

Lot 1375: This gun is antique and requires no special registration.

Lot 1403: Miscataloged as a replica, but it is in fact a “Composite” Sharps  Model 1874 Old Reliable Target Rifle

Lot 1404: Bold description should read Sharp's Model 1874 Sporting Rifle NOT Sharp's model 1869 Sporting Rifle

Lot 1417: is modern,  asterisk needed

Lot 1423: is modern,  asterisk needed

Lot 1423A: Bold description should say: Deluxe Short Takedown Rifle

Lot 1425:Missing magazine tube in stock

Lot 1437: New Description:

*Rare and Unique Parker Brothers  GHE Grade Side by Side Double Barrel Live Pigeon Shotgun, Custom Made Without Safety and with 30-Inch Barrels, Accompanied by Carrying Case

Serial no. 156166, c. 1910; 20 gauge, 30-inch barrels, with standard marking in matted rib. Bead front sight. Stamped PS and JG on bottom of barrels at breech. V on bottom of lug between barrels. GH within diamond motif on top of watertable, along with serial number and patent markings. Full choke to both barrels. Blued, with case-hardened receiver. Scroll engraving, with three panels of game birds on frame and floorplate. Made without safety. Straight English stock, with darker than normal wood. Automatic ejectors.  Splinter forend. Checkered and varnished walnut straight stocks; double triggers. Doghead-style checkered buttplate; shield-shaped escutcheon inlaid on bottom of stock.

Condition: Fine; 95% blue on barrels; some fading and gray patina. 50% case-hardening; 20% blue on floorplate and triggerguard; gray patina to forend mounts. Fine bores.

Barrel breech bearing the mark of Jim Gary, renowned Parker employee and master gunsmith.

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Lot 1440: Withdrawn

Lot 1451: New Estimate:  $20,000/30,000

Lot 2024: New Estimate:  $450/650

Lot 2087:Crane has been replaced, possibly by factory

Lot 2088: Revised description:
*Boxed Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 25 Revolver
Serial no. S95252, .45 Colt caliber, 6 1/2-inch barrel, blued, with rosewood grips. Factory 4-58 return stamps under left grip. Grips not numbered to gun. Incorrect later issue box.
Condition: Fine as factory refinished. 99% blue; light dragmarks to cylinder. Box with tape residue and scuffs.
Estimate: $1,200 / 1,500

Lot 2089:Non-matching box

Lot 2099: should be described as a J frame and should have serial no. listed as 1879.

Lot 2101: Caliber is .38 special

Lot  2102: K frame S&W should have serial no. listed as K 93035 and caliber as .38 Special

Lot 2132: Revised description:

*Rare Royal Super Azul Broomhandle Mauser Pistol, with Extended Magazine, Numbered BROOMHANDLE PISTOL Book, and Display Stand

(Please see special instructions below) Serial no. 31369, 7.63mm caliber, 5 1/2-inch barrel, blued finish; varnished walnut grips. 50-500 sight. Extended magazine.  With display stand of varnished select walnut, including plaque engraved: "1896 MAUSER". Rare book, limited edition, BROOMHANDLE PISTOL 1896-1936, serial 78 of 100, in slip case, Sold together with brown leather case for two extended magazines.

Condition:  Fine; 90% blue, fading; light scratches.  Book excellent, and numbered and signed by authors. Stand excellent. Pistol pictured and described in Wayner R. Erickson and Charles E. Pate, THE BROOMHANDLE PISTOL 1896-1936, page 219. Only one of three known to exist.

**Please note: This item is currently available for inspection and will be shipped through our New Hampshire office. This firearm is restricted to buyers outside the State of California. Interested parties please contact Jemison Beshears 415-537-3800**

Lot 2136: Refinished

Lot 2179: Withdrawn

Lot 2180: Correct serial number 35101; slide on right side filed and rounded

Lot 2201: Withdrawn

Lot 2225: Revised Description:

*byf-44 Code Walther P38 Semi-Auto Pistol, with Nazi Markings and Rare 1944 Dated Brown Leather Holster

Serial no. 7967X, 9mm caliber, 5-inch barrel; P.38 and byr/44 markings on slide and frame; blued finish. Plastic grips. With rare 1944 dated leather holster with P38 and Nazi markings. 

Condition: Fine; 95% blue; rare light brown holster very good to fine. 

Estimate:  $600 / 900

Lot 2234: Left side of slide refinished

Lot 2249 Revised description:

*Boxed Bob Chow Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

Serial no. 302163, .45 caliber, 5 inch barrel. Target sights. Blued finish. Trigger shoe. Checkered form-fitting walnut grips. Contained in original factory box with tool and slide spring.

Condition: Excellent.

Estimate:  $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 2314: Revised description:

Case of Three Steward Fox Hunt Whips

Comprising:  1)  Pair of stag-handled whips of woven rawhide design. Rawhide sections approximately 36 inches long. One example with white metal ferrule marked SWAINE with proof marks. 2)  Stag-handled leather-covered riding crop. 3)  20 x 30 1/2 x  2 1/2 inch clear plastic display case with green felt-like background.

Condition: Good; with normal age wear. Not examined outside of case.

Note: These whips were used to drive the dogs and open the gates while on a horse.

Estimate:  $800 / 1,200

Lot 2324: Description should read:

Lot of 7 Knives

Comprising: 1)  One-piece 15 inch knife with fold-over hollow handle together with hand-carved 2-piece bamboo sheath.  2)  10 inch polished steel blade of triangular section with raised-middle edge on one side. Copper guard and bolster.  Hand-carved one-piece wood grip.  3)  6 inch clipped-point polished steel blade with brass guard and bolster. Handle of sharkskin wrapped with copper wire. Brass pommel cap. Together in black leather sheath.  4) 9 inch Henckels flat throwing knife together with black leather sheath.  5)  Boxed 6 inch clipped-point stainless steel diver's knife together with black rubber sheath.  6)  3 1/2 inch polished steel locking folding knife with leather-covered handle. Blade marked INOX FRANCE and  P CLOI.  7)  Pair of hunting knives with stag handle in brown leather sheath.

Condition: 1) Very good  2) Good. Brown patina with numerous scratches and dents.  3) Very good to excellent. Showing mars and areas of light scratches.  4 - 7)  Excellent.

Estimate:  $500 / 700

Lot 2321: Withdrawn

Lot 2349: This is a second model not a first model dragoon

Lot 2355D:  Revised description:

Lot of Assorted Firearms Tools And Accessories

Comprising:  1) Cased Axtell Rifle Company Long Range Sight Kit.  Blued Vernier folding long-range tang-mounted peep sights with accessories. Together in blue velvet and purple satin-lined leather case marked AXTELL RIFLE CO. LONG RANGE. SHERIDAN MT.  2) Laminated hardwood antique ruler measuring 72 x 3 x 1/2 inches. Edged in brass and stamped 1923 and RIDGAY TRADE MARK.  3) Bushnell Sentry II  50mm diameter spotter's scope. 4) Two leather fore-end covers for a .410 & 28 gauge shotguns. 5)  A Winchester marked screwdriver and brass caliper.

Condition: 1) Mint. Three vacant cavities in box. 2) Fine. Scattered dents.  3) Very good to fine.  4-5)  Very good. 

Estimate:  $300 / 400

Lot 2376:No mainspring

Lot 2418:Not working

Lot 2446: Cylinder is mismatched

Lot 2462 Action needs minor work, erratic advancement of cylinder rotation.

Lot 2478: should read SEB not JEB or LEB as described; Holster is modified

Lot 2479: Revised condition description:

Good. Metal showing a grey age patina with scattered pitting and wear overall. Hammer screw a longer incorrect replacement, probably installed to accommodate a shoulder stock. Serial numbers on gripstrap and butt appear larger and probably are spurious. Hammer marks on cylinder and ejector rod button. Grips thinned to 1/4 inch thick. Action good. 

Lot 2486: Revised description:

*Colt Single Action Revolver

Serial no. 34757SA, .45 caliber, 5 1/2 barrel. Blued finish. Casehardened frame. Rampant Colt hard rubber grips.

Condition: Very good to fine. Retaining approximately 80-85% finish with wear to side of barrel and ejector rod housing, Grips excellent.

Estimate:  $1,200 / 1,700

Lot 2492:Mechanically malfunctioning

Lot 2495: This gun is modern and requires an FFL or registration to CA residents. Cylinder stop bolt not functioning.

Lot 2496: Frame has been modified; barrel replaced

Lot 2498:No rear sight

Lot 2519: re-nickeled

Lot 2527: Replaced firing pin; minor mechanical problems

Lot 2529: This gun is modern and requires an FFL or registration to CA residents.

Lot 2531: Re-nickeled

Lot 2532: Broken pivot

Lot 2535: This gun is modern and requires an FFL or registration to CA residents.

Lot 2547: Loading gate has been modified

Lot 2548: Revised description:

*Custom Engraved Boxed Sturm Ruger "Single-Six" Revolver.

Serial no. 178186, .22 caliber, 5 1/2 inch barrel. Blued barrel, cylinder and frame. Stainless steel triggerguard and gripstraps. Stag grips with medallions. Contained in factory box with factory literature Excellent to mint. Possibly unfired. Box with minor scuffs.

Lot 2550: Revised description:

*Factory Engraved Cased Ruger Single-Six Revolver

Serial no. 30849, .22 caliber, 5 1/2 inch barrel, blued with factory walnut grips and nickel-plated trigger guard, backstrap, butt plate and forestrap. Scroll-engraved by Charles H. Jerred. Together with copy of magazine article listing serial numbers engraved by Jerred. Together with leather-covered Ruger case lined with green velvet.

Condition: Excellent. Small patch of light rust on cylinder. Fading to felt in case with brown discoloration on inside of lid. Light scuffs to outside of case.

Estimate:  $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 2551: Factory reblued

Lot 2565: Gun is a MP model 1905 hand ejector

Lot 2576: Modern replacement magazine; grips possibly replaced

Lot 2577: Composite WWI and WWII pistol

Lot 2579:Composite WWI and WWII

Lot 2580: REfinished and renumbered

Lot 2581: WWII magazine; mismatched on extractor

Lot 2585: Recent import with arsenal refinish

Lot 2586: Also a recent import with arsenal refinish

Lot 2589: Recent import

Lot 2594: Canadian inglis / arsenal refinish (recent import mark on butt)

Lot 2605: Should read .45ACP, not .455 as listed

Lot 2607: Composite (Colt and Remington)

Lot 2614: Replaced barrel

Lot 2615: Both grips present. They are replacements.

Lot 2620A: Revised Description:

Lot of Assorted Holsters and Ammo Pouches

Comprising: 1) Brown soft leather holster; general officer's belt and belt buckle; 2) Colt 1903/08 officer's holster and 3) light tan magazine pouch for 1903/08 Colt pistol.

Condition: All are very good to excellent.

New Estimate: $350 / 550

Lot 3001: This gun is antique; no special permit or registration required.

Lot 3028: Revised description:

Bown & Tetley, Pittsburgh, Single Shot Percussion Plains Rifle

.40 caliber, 31 1/2-inch octagonal barrel with open sporting rear sight and German silver blade front sight. The front action lock engraved and with BOWN & TETLEY/WARRANTED/PITTSBURGH within oval cartouche. Brass scroll triggerguard, and brass buttplate, toeplate, sideplate, and fore end cap. Walnut half stock. 

Condition: Good; old conversion from flintlock to percussion; three holes at front of lockplate, missing screws. Brown patina to steel, with pitting. Stock with old cleaning; missing screw on upper tang at rear. Adjustment ramp missing from rear sight. Missing ramrod; replacement hammer; mechanism not working; damaged front ferrule.

Estimate:  $400 / 600

Lot 3047A: New Estimate: $2000/3000

Lot 3153: This gun is modern and requires an FFL or registration to CA residents.

Lot 3159:Modern barrel

Lot 3177: Revised description:

Deluxe Engraved Drilling by W.H. Holstein, Helmstadt, Germany 

Serial no. 1539, 16 gauge (short) side by side upper barrels, with the lower barrel of  9.3 x 72R caliber; 27 3/8 inch barrel cluster; silver inlaid marking of maker and address within cartouche neatly cut in matted barrel rib forward of foldup rear sight; low blade front sight; extractor shared by all three barrels; sidelever barrel release; twist release to checkered walnut forend; finely engraved breech with leaves, scrolls and borders, and with panel scenes of wild boar, red stag, wolf and roe deer. Most mounts finely engraved with scrolls, leaves and borders. Double triggers, the front (for rifle barrel and for right shotgun barrel), with set screw. Browned barrel; gray finished breech, triggerguard, locks, shotgun style buttplate and forend mount, as well as lid to cartridge compartment on bottom of buttstock. Monogram engraved on oval German silver stock escutcheon. Trap-Door Butt Stock with door ammunition reservoir and checkered wrist and crescent cheekpiece. Sling swivels with adjustable leather sling.  

Condition: Very good; brown and gray patina to steel parts. Stocks with wear, and with dents and mars. Bores with light pitting, and need cleaning.

Estimate:  $800 / 1,200

Lot 3182: 12 gauge, not 10 gauge as listed.

Lot 3187: This gun is modern and requires an FFL or registration to CA residents.

Lot 3190: Sold together with a vintage box of 500 Winchester .22 rimfire cartridges containing 400 cartridges [8 boxes of 50].

Lot 3191: .32 caliber, not .35 as listed

Lot 3221: Revised description:

*Lot Of .22 Hornet Cartridges 

Comprising:  1) Approximately 300 rounds of .22 Hornet ammunition.  2) Factory box to Beretta .22 Jaguar together with one magazine.   3)  Cardboard ammunition box marked 8MM LEBEL SMOKELESS REMINGTON 20 CENTRAL FIRE CARTRIDGES REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY. Also stamped MOTION PICTURE BLANKS

Condition: 1) Unused.  2) Excellent to mint.  3) Very good to excellent. Appears unopened.  

Estimate:  $100 / 200

Lot 3243A: Revised description:

San Francisco Keyston Brothers Western Saddle Ensemble

Floral-tooled western saddle with nickel conchos, Blevins stirrup adjusters, leather -covered stirrups and plaid pad.  Saddle stamped: Keyston Bros./San Francisco. Sold together with matching gunbelt , whip and rifle scabbard. Also included in lot are a pair of silver mounted western spurs marked VOGT with floral-tooled straps.

Condition: Very good with light wear overall.

Estimate:  $1,000 / 1,500

Lot 3253:Map is a copy

Lot 3268 & Lot 3269: photos are reversed.

Lot 3302: Withdrawn

Lot 3328: Withdrawn

Lot 3407:Not authentic

Lot 3476: contains 6 Indian rugs, NOT  7 as described.

Lot 3477: contains 20 rugs, NOT  21 as described.

Lot 3478: contains 7 rugs, NOT   8 as described.

Lot 3630: Correct description:
Comprising: 1) Model 1898 Krag bayonet with 11 5/8 inch polished bright steel blade with obverse stamped U.S. and the reverse dated 1895. 2) Model 1898 Krag bayonet with 11 5/8 inch polished steel blade with obverse stamped U.S. and the reverse dated 1900. Rounded rivets in wood handle which is marked 3B 140. Together with Model 1899 (Type III) steel scabbard.
Condition: 1) Very good to fine. Scattered staining. Tip with small dent. 2) Very good. Areas of staining and light pitting. Handle cut at top with small chips missing.
Provenance: Frank Mallory Collection
Estimate: $250 / 350

Lot 3777: Revised description:

Lot of Assorted Military Web Gear and Accessories

Comprising: 1)  Olive drab web zip bag for the U.S. M-1 Carbine. With 3rd Division patch attached. 2)  Vietnam O.D. web tool pouch. 3)  Two M-1 carbine magazine pouches, one dated 1943 [with clips]. 4) One WWI khaki web .45 cal. ammo pouch. 5)  Vietnam era utility belt.  6) WWI U.S. leather officers .45 magazine pouch. 

Condition: All showing light age wear

{Does not include grenade launcher}

Estimate:  $600 / 800

Lot 3811: Not a Carl Walther P-38 as described but in fact a Carl Walther P1 Semi-Automatic Pistol.