I have been a gunsmith for a little over 40 years and an investor with a masters degree in economics and finance for 50 years.  (I am 71 years old.)  All my personal investments, including gold bullion, gold coins, common stocks, preferred stocks, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, real-estate, coins, stamps and others have never equaled investment in "quality" antique firearms.  The percent appreciation as a percentage of money invested is absolutely unequaled to the point where, even if you paid too much for a particular firearm all you have to do is wait a short period of time to turn a profit. All the previous mentions areas of investment fluctuate up and down with political earthquakes and rain, but the value of fine obsolete American firearms does nothing but go up and up and up.  I have tracked the appreciation value of investments all my life and have never found anything like the appreciation of firearms.  Real-estate is definitely second on my list, but guns are so much more fun.  God created dirt and "there ain't no more."  As for fine firearms, "visionary, inventive men created them from God's raw materials" and there ain't no more!
 
 

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OEM (Original Equipment Manufactured) Colt cylinders.  If you have a first or second generation Colt needing a new cylinder for restoration to original Colt specs or a caliber change I have new cylinders available in just about any caliber Colt made including 45 Colt, 44 WCF (44-40), 32 WCF (32-20), 44 special, and others.  We also have OEM cylinders in 45 ACP for your 45 Colt, but only for first and second generation single actions.  These OEM cylinders are blued. There are no OEM cylinders for Colt third generation single actions.  You cost for the cylinder...$255.00. Note: Some late model Colt second generation and commemorative single-actions will require internal fitting of the "hand" which requires considerable extra gunsmith expertise and fitting adding $65.00 to the fitting charge.  First generation cylinders and early second generation cylinders can be sent in and I can match the dimensions, but the late second generation cylinder single actions will have to have the complete revolver sent so I can adjust the hand to the cylinder.
 
 

1.(5129)Desirable 1908 DWM (Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfrabriken) Commercial Luger Pistol - Serial number "57072", 9mm Lugar cal., 4" round bbl., blue finish. walnut checkered tips.  This is a fine example of the highly collectable  Model 1908 "Commercial" Luger as produced by the DWM factory.  These Luger's were produced from 1908  through 1913 and were sold under both commercial and military contracts.  This model of Luger can be distinguished from the later models, based on two notable features: 1) made without a hold-open catch and 2) no stock lug on the rear of the grip.  The top of the chamber area is blank with the rear toggle having the DWM logo markings.  The right side of the barrel extension is blank and the left side and underside of the barrel have the Commercial Crown "N" proofs.  Since this is a commercial contract pistol, it is numbered in the commercial style verses the military fashion consequently the various parts are marked with the full serial number "57072" only on the front of the frame and the underside of the barrel, with the last two digits (72) numbered on the recoil lug, the underside of the side plate, the side of the trigger, the takedown lever, the lower left side of the breechblock and the very rear of the toggle.  These pistols all exhibited an excellent high polish, "rust blued finish" with straw colors on the small arts and were fitted with checkered walnut grips.  It is fitted with a correct nickel plated, wooden base magazine with no markings.

CONDITION: NRA very good overall with 90%+ of the original rust blue finish overall, slightly dulling in some areas with wear on the edges and high spots.  The side plate and left side of the frame, a couple small sports on the front grip strap and the back strap all exhibit some small areas of old aged deep pitting.  40% of the original straw colors remain,  The grips are in very fine condition overall with nice checkering on both sides just showing even wear across the tops of the checkering.....$2,250.00.If interested please call and we can talk.

2. (5130)DWM 1920 Dated Police Rework Luger Pistol With Rare Matching Magazine - Serial number "5310", 9mm caliber., 3 7/8" bbl., blue finish, walnut grips, fixed sights with "1920" on the chamber and "DWM" on the toggle.  Three "crown (gothic letter)"  proofs on the right side of the barrel extension and the breechblock.  The front of the frame and the underside of the barrel both have the military style four digit serial number with the letter suffix.  The safety area and extractor are correctly marked "   GESICHERT" and "GELADEN".  The grips are checkered walnut and the magazine is correctly matching.

CONDITION:  90% dull blue with the balance a nixed brown patina on the gripstraps, edge wear, scattered spotting and mild pitting, and a few dings and handling marks.  Grips are very good, with a chip in the left side near the magazine catch and mild pressure dents.  This very nice Lugar is mechanically excellent...$1,600.00.SOLD! Thank you Julia.

3. (5128)DWM 1906 "AMERICAN EAGLE" LUGER PISTOL: Serial number "68611", 7.65mm Luger Auto caliber,  4 3/4" round barrel, blue/straw finish, walnut grips,  This is an excellent example of the late production DWM 1906 American Eagle Luger.  This type of Luger was made expressly for export to the United States to increase overseas sales by the DWM factory.  These early commercial Luger's feature excellent fit and finish with beautiful hand polished, rust blued finish on the metal parts with straw color on the smaller components and a beautiful dark European hand checkered walnut stocks.  These were probably some of the best Luger's that the DWM ever produced for commercial sales, and this pistol certainly exemplifies that.  The model has the correct short style frame and upper receiver with the 4 3/4" tapered barrel with the top of the chamber area marked with the large American Eagle crest and the DWM logo on the front toggle.  It has the CROWN "N" proof on the underside of the barrel along with the serial number.  The left side of the barrel extension is also marked with the single crown "n" proof.  the front end of the frame is marked with the full serial number over "GERMANY" indicating export outside of Europe.  The left side of the breechblock and front toggle are stamped with the last two digits of the serial number as well as the takedown lever, side plate, trigger and grip safety with the back side of each grip panel stamped with only a "1". The trigger, takedown lever, magazine release button and ejector are all straw colored.  The pistol, as noted, is fitted with a beautiful set of dark European checkered walnut grips.  It is complete with correct magazine that has a nickel-plated body with an unmarked wooden base.

CONDITION:  NRA Excellent with 95% of the original blue finish with slight thinning on the edges and high spots over such as the front of the frame rails, side plate hump and edge of the muzzle.  The various small parts retain 70% of their faded original straw colors.  The grip panels are both in excellent condition with a nice medium color with only a few handling marks in the right side...$3,500.00.SOLD! Thank you Frank.

If interested please call and we can talk.

4. (New 5-11) (#103P) Excellent DWM Model 1920 Swiss Commercial Luger Pistol - Serial # 87155,7.65mm Luger cal, 3 7/8 " round bbl, blue finish walnut grips.  Fixed sights, with a Swiss cross in sunburst stamped on the chamber and "DWM" scroll toggle marking.  "GELADEN" marked extractor.  Upper safety area correctly unmarked with the lower area being polished bright (a common feature fir this type of Swiss Luger).  Commercial "crown/N" proofs are present on the left barrel extension, left side of front toggle and underside of the barrel.  "GERMANY" is stamped on the left side of the frame.  Full serial number on the front of the 1906 style ling frame and barrel underside, with the partial serial number (55) on the takedown latch, side plate, toggle link.  Frame is correctly without a stock lug.  Blued with straw colored small parts.  Fitted  with checkered walnut grips.  Furnished with a wood based magazine that is correctly unmarked with distinctive metal discs.

CONDITION:  Excellent!  This pistol retains 97% Swiss blue finish.  The small parts retain 90% straw color.  The grips are also excellent with a few minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering.  Hold open device needs work, otherwise the action is excellent...$3,750.00.SOLD! Thank you Frank.

5. (New 5-11) (#109P) Excellent DWM 1913 DWM Military Luger Pistol - serial # 2343a, 9mm round bbl,. Blue finish, walnut grips.  The chamber is dated 1913, with the DWM monogram on the front toggle.  Three "crown/letter" proofs are present on the left side of the extension, with imperial eagle firing proofs on the extension, barrel and breechblock.  Matching numbers on the small parts and inside the checkered grips.  Hold open has been added and is correctly proofed on the right side of the frame.  Nickel magazine with non matching number on the wood base.

CONDITION: Excellent with 95% of the original blue finish, showing some light handling marks, edge wear,  and a few areas of brown patina.  70% of the original straw colors remain.  A small amount of spotting is visible on the right frame rail.  Grips are very fine. with some smoothing of the checkering on the lower portion and pressure dents.  This Luger is mechanically excellent...$3,175.00.

6. (NEW 5-11) (#122P) DWM Model 1920 Commercial Luger Semiautomatic Pistol -Serial #3895K, 7.65 mm (30Luger) caliber, 3 3/4" bbl, blue finish, walnut grips. Bland chamber and "DWM" monogram on the toggle. "Crown/N proofs on the left side of the barrel extension, underside of the barrel, and left side of the toggle and "crown/script letter" proof on the safety bar.  Matching numbers on the barrel and stamped with the last to digits on most of the small parts. Marked "DESICHERT" and "GELADEN" on the safety and extractor respectively.  Straw colored small parts, unmarked nickel magazine with wooden bottom and fitted with checkered walnut grips.

CONDITION:  Excellent! The pistol retains 95% plus original finish with some muzzle, side rail and side plate wear.  There is some mild thinning on the back strap and some thinning to smooth gray on the front strap.  80% of the original straw color remains on the small parts.  The grips are excellent with some minor wear, a few minor dings and crisp checkering.  The markings are crisp and clear and the mechanics are excellent...$2,370.00.

7.(#104P) Exceptional WWII Mauser "42" Code 1940 Production Luger Pistol With Matching Magazine - serial #72c, 9mm P caliber, 3 7/8" bbl,  blue finish, walnut grips. Fixed sights with 1940 on the chamber and "42" on the top of the toggle. All visible desirable two digit numbers matching including the aluminum base of the blue magazine.  Two "eagle/655" proofs and one "eagle/swastika" firing proof are marked on the right side of the receiver.  A smaller "eagle/655" proof is on the upper left side of the barrel.  The safety and extractor are marked "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" respectively.  Fitted with checkered grips.

CONDITION:  Excellent with 98% blue overall showing untouched slight thinning on the grip straps and light handling marks.  Grips are excellent with a few minor pressure dents. This beauty is mechanically excellent...$3,500.00.SOLD!  Thank you Julia.

8.(105P) DWM 1917 Dated 1933 Police Rework Luger With Holster - Serial #3992a, 9mm Luger cal., 4" round barrel, blue finish, walnut grips. The chamber is dated 1917 and the toggle has the "DWM" monogram.  The pistol is a Nazi Police rework as most features are of that era.  The barrel has ah eagle/63 proof on the left side, PT/eagle proof on the right and "S/42" along the bore marking on the underside.  Unidentified crown proof is stamped on the toggle link.  Matching full serial number on the fame (with "a" suffix) and barrel extension, with the partial serial number (92) on  the "SU" proofed takedown latch, sear, safety bar, thumb safety lever, extractor, toggle and toggle link.  Straw finished small parts, police sear safety, checkered grips and Hannel Schmeissen marked magazine numbered to the pistol.  Complete with a black leather holster with "H.J.S." carved on the back (the only visible marking).

CONDITION:  Excellent as arsenal refurbished.  The pistol retains nearly 97% refurbished blue finish with some thinning to a brown (mostly on the side plate and back-strap) with some moderate wear at the muzzle and stock lug.  The small parts retain 90% original straw color.  The grips are very fine with some minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. This excellent Luger is mechanically excellent.  The holster is fair with missing inner strap, broken latching strap, missing cleaning rod pouch and take-down pouch flap, a tear under the magazine pouch and replacement belt loops...$2,500.00.

9. (#106P) Excellent Mauser "S/42" Code, 1938 Production Luger Pistol with Holster - serial #8711b, 9mm cal., 4" round barrel, blue finish, walnut grips. Dated 1938 on the chamber with "S/42" Mauser code on the toggle.  "Eagle/53" and "droop wing eagle" proofs on the right side of the barrel extension and on the barrel, with the firing proof repeated on the breechblock.  Properly marked safety position and extractor.  Full serial number on the frame (with "b" suffix), barrel and barrel extension with the partial serial number (11) on the take-down latch, side plate, sear, safety bar, thumb safety, extractor, toggle, and toggle link.  All blue finish with checkered grips and blue aluminum base magazine numbered to another gun. Complete with brown leather holster and extra mismatched magazine.  The back of the holster is stamped "    GENSCHOW & CO. A.G./BERLIN" next to the droop eagle/Wa proof and the year "1937"

CONDITION: Excellent!  The pistol retains 98% original blue finish with some mild thinning on the grip straps, some scattered minor edge wear and some loss at the muzzle.  There is a minor circular shaped indentation on the left panel, otherwise the grips are excellent with a few minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.  The holster is very good with overall age cracking on the front and some minor handling marks.  Overall the stitching  is tight...$2,850.00.

10. (#107P) Excellent WWI German 1918 Dated Erfurt Military Luger - Serial #2923m, 9mm cal, 3 7/8" bbl.,  blue finish, walnut grips. Fixed sights, with the chamber dated "1918" and the toggle marked with the "Crown/ERFURT" logo.  Imperial eagle and crown/gothic letter proofs are present with crown/RC arsenal rework proof on  the barrel, breechblock, and barrel extension.  Properly marked safety position and extractor with the bore marking on the barrel underside.  Full serial number on the front of the frame "(with "m" suffix), left barrel safety bar, thumb safety, extractor, toggle and toggle link.  Straw finished small parts, stock lug, checkered grips numbered to a different pistol  (8290g).

CONDITION:  Excellent!  The pistol retains 97% plus original blue finish thinning to a brown patina with some loss at the muzzle.  The small parts retain 90% original straw color.  The grips are very fine with s dent on the right panel and minor chip missing near the grip screw on the left panel along with some minor bruises on the overall crisp checkering. This Luger is mechanically excellent...$2,887.00.

11. (#108P)Outstanding WWI German 1916 Dated DWM Military Luger Pistol - Serial  # 3409o, 9mm Luger cal, 4" round bbl. blue finish, walnut grips. This is a very nice example of a mid-WWI German Army issue Luger pistol.  The top of the chamber area is dated 1916 and the toggle is marked Luger pistol.  The top of the chamber area is dated 1916 and the toggle is marked "DWM".   The right side of  the barrel extension has the three "crown/gothic letter" proofs next to the Imperial Eagle proof.  The full serial number is correctly stamped in the military fashion on the underside of the barrel, the left side of the barrel extension, and the front of the frame with the last two digits "09" stamped the various small parts.  The Imperial Eagle proof is also marked on the top, rear of the barrel and left side of the breechblock.  The upper safety position and extractor are correctly marked "GESICHERT" AND "GELADEN".  Fixed sights. The back strap has the stock lug, nickel magazine with wooden base numbered to another pistol and fitted with checkered walnut grips.

CONDITION:  The pistol retains 97% original blue finish with some mild thinning on the muzzle and some high edge wear.  75% of the original straw color remains on the small components.  The grips are also excellent with some slight high point wear, minor handling marks and very crisp checkering.  The markings remain crisp and clear.  This outstanding pistol is mechanically excellent...$2,550.00.

12. (#110P) Outstanding DWM 1916 Production Luger Pistol With Holster - Serial #7707, 9mm Luger cal., 4" round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The chamber is dated 1916 and the toggle is marked "DWM".  The right side of the barrel extension has the three crown/script proofs next to the Imperial eagle proof and the barrel and breechblock have an eagle proof.  Properly marked safety position and extractor.  Full serial number on the barrel extension, frame and barrel with the partial serial number (07) on the take-down latch, side plate, sear, safety bar, ghumb safety lever, extractor, toggle and toggle link.  Straw colored parts, checkered grips, stock lug and unmarked blued wood base magazine.  Complete with a 1915 dated J. F. O. Ludewig brown leather holster, take-down tool and non matching reworked extra magazine with blue body.

CONDITION: Excellent! The pistol retains 95% original blue finish with some minor thinning  with some minor edge wear. The side plate is thinning to a brown.  There is some very scattered minor pitting.  The small parts retain 70% original straw color.  The grips are excellent with some very scattered minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering with barely noticeable, extremely small chip missing on the left panel near the thumb safety.  This early Luger is mechanically excellent.  The holster is very good with exception of tan added rivet on the back, minor flex wear, handling marks and flaking.  The stitching is tight...$2,500.00.

13. (#111P) Excellent Mauser 1933 Police Nazi "Sneak" Rework Luger Semiautomatic Pistol With Matching Numbered Holster - Serial #1349u, 9mm cal., 3 7/8" bbl, blue finish, walnut grips. Fixed sights with blank chamber and toggle.  The right barrel extension has an eagle firing proof, eagle/WaA66 proof and eagle/H proof, with and eagle proof on the barrel. Properly  marked safety position and extractor.  Marching full serial with "u" suffix on the and barrel, with the partial serial number (49) on the side plate, safety bar and toggle link.  Straw colored small parts, police sear safety, checkered grips and nickel aluminum base magazine numbered to a different pistol.  Complete with leather holster, takedown tool, and mismatched extra aluminum base magazine.  The inside of the holster is stamped "L. G." and the  back is stamped with the number "1349/ (arsenal removed regiment mark)" and "LOH SOHNE / ACT. GES./BERLIN".

CONDITION:  Excellent!  The pistol retains 95% plus original blue finish with some minor edge wear and moderate muzzle wear.  The small parts retain 50% original straw color.  There is a noticeable indentation on the lower right panel, otherwise the grips are very good with some scattered minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering.  This pistol is mechanically excellent, but is missing a small toggle pin. The arsenal reworked holster is good with a replaced latch strap, belt loop and takedown tool pouch with some minor flex wear and handling marks...$2,750.00.

14. (#112P) Extremely Fine Mauser "S/42 Code 1937 Production proofs - Serial #995y, 9mm, 3 7/8" round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Dated 1912 over the chamber with the crowned Erfurt marking on the toggle, Imperial Eagle/63 and firing proofs stamped on the right barrel extension and barrel.  Safety and extractor are marked "GESICHERT"  and "GELADEN" respectively and the underside of the barrel has the bore marking.  Matching serial number on front of frame (with "z" suffix), left barrel extension, and barrel underside with the partial serial number (95) on the takedown latch, side plate, sear, safety bar, thumb safety, extractor, toggle and toggle link.  All blue finish with checkered walnut grips and mismatched blued magazine with aluminum base (1697t). Both grips are numbered to the pistol (95).

 CONDITION: Excellent!  The pistol retains 95% original blue finish with some loss at the muzzle, some minor edge wear and some thinning to gray,  The grips are very fine with some minor dings and high edge wear in the overall crisp checkering.  This fine Luger is in excellent mechanical condition...$2250.00.

15. (#113P) DWM 1920 Police Rework Luger Pistol - serial #399b, 9mm cal., 3 7/8" round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The chamber is blank with the "DWM" monogram on the toggle,  Barrel has a Berlin Police Armory acceptance stamp, crown/RC arsenal rework stamp and two eagle/33 proofs.  Right  barrel extension has a Luftwaffe component inspection mark and an Imperial eagle firing proof.  has a sear safety with the extractor and upper safety position properly marked.  matching serial number on the front for frame (with "b" suffix) and left barrel extension with the partial serial number (99) on the takedown latch, side plate (restamped), sear (restamped), safety bar, thumb safety lever, toggle and toggle link.  The underside of the barrel is marked "4" over the bore marking.  Checkered grips with the left panel having "30" marked in pencil and both having "55" stamped on backs.  Nickel magazine with wood base is marked "2./7727".

CONDITION: Excellent as arsenal refurbished.  The pistol retains 97% blue finish with some scattered minor wear and some minor thinning on the grip straps.  The small parts retain 95% of the straw color.  There is some scattered minor pitting.  The grips are excellent with a few minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering and a minor crack on the left panel. This pistol is mechanically excellent...$1,900.00.

16.(#114P) Excellent WWI DWM 1918 Production military Luger Pistol - Serial #5271f, 9mm Luger cal,. 3 3/4" round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Dated 1918 on the barrel extension with the "DWM" monogram on the toggle right side of the barrel extension has the three "crown/gothic letter" proofs next to the Imperial firing proof,  which is repeated on the barrel and breechblock.  Matching numbers on the barrel extension frame takedown latch, side plate, sear bar, safety, trigger, extractor, toggle links, breechblock and firing pin.  Grips are checkered medium color hardwood and the magazine is nickel with a wood base.

CONDITION:  Excellent with 98% of the original blue finish showing  some light handling marks overall, hints of minor holster wear on the barrel and side plate.  Straw colors are original and 85%. Grips are excellent with a few minor pressure dents and extremely sharp checkering.  This beautiful pistol is mechanically excellent...$2,850.00.

17. (#115P) Mauser "S/42" Code, 1936 Production Luger Pistol with 1936 Dated Holster - serial #7062v, 9mm P Ca., 3 7/8" round bb.,  blue finish, walnut grips.  Chamber dated 1936 with the "S/42" marked on the toggle.  Eagle/63 and eagle firing proofs on the right barrel extension and barrel.  Properly marked safety position and extractor.  Full serial number on barrel extension, frame (with "v" suffix), and barrel, with the partial serial number "62" on the takedown latch, side plate sear, safety bar, thumb safety, and extractor.  Full serial number on barrel extension, frame (with "v" suffix), and barrel with the partial serial number "62" on the takedown latch, side plate sear, safety bar, thumb safety, extractor, toggle and toggle link.  Straw colored small parts, checkered grips, and blue aluminum base magazine numbered to a different pistol.  Complete with a leather holster and mismatched magazine.  The back of the holster is stamped "  KARL BOCKER/WALDBROL" next to a "Droop wing Eagle/WaA387" proof and the date "1936".

CONDITION:  Excellent!  This pistol retains 90% plus original blue finish showing thinning to a gray patina mostly on the barrel and grip straps, with some minor edge wear.  The small parts retain 80% original straw finish.  The grips are very fine with some scattered minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. The holster is very good with exception of t six holes plugged on the back and replacement belt loops along with some minor handling marks.  This pistol is mechanically excellent...$2,250.00.

18. (#121P)  WWII Mauser 42 Code, 1940 Dated Luger Pistol with Matching Magazine - Serial # 9369l, 9mm P caliber, 37/8" round barrel, , blue finish, walnut grips.  Dated 1940 over the chamber and marked "42" on the top of the toggle.  Matching numbers including the magazine/  Two "eagle/655 proofs and one "eagle/swastika" firing proof are marked on the right side of the receiver with the firing proof repeated on the barrel and breechblock and a "655" proof on the barrel.  The upper safety area is marked "GESICHERT".  The magazine is blue with an aluminum base marked with the serial number on the bottom.

CONDITION:  Excellent with 97% of the original blue finish showing wear along the high edges and muzzle, a gray and brown patina forming on the rip straps and mild handling marks overall.  The grips are excellent with dark coloring around the grip edges and some minor nicks.  This pistol is mechanically excellent...$2,450.00.

19. (#116P) Excellent DWM marked 1933 Sneak Rework Luger Pistol with Matching Magazine and Holster - Serial #4602, 9mm P cal., 3 7/8" bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Fixed sights with blank chamber and "DWM" monogram on toggle.  The right side of the barrel extension has two Eagle proofs and the barrel has a PTV/eagle proof, and Eagle proof and an Eagle/43 proof.  Properly marked safety position and extractor.  Matching full or partial numbers on  the frame, barrel extension, side plate, sear, safety bar, thumb safety lever, extractor (double stamped), toggle and toggle link.  Straw colored small parts, checkered grips and matching unmarked body Haenel Schmeisser magazine.  Complete with a brown leather holster, an  extra non matching  magazine and takedown tool.  The front of the holster is stamped "C Billep/Spandau".

CONDITION: Excellent!  The pistol retains 99% arsenal refurbished blue finish showing  some faint plum patina with some scattered minor edge wear.  There is some pin point pitting on the barrel.  The small parts retain 97% original straw color.  The grips are also excellent with a few minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering.  The holster is very fine with some minor handling marks and flex wear, with age cracking  on the magazine pouch overall.  The stitching is tight...$2,750.00.SOLD! Thank you Frank.

20.(#117P) Mauser "S/42" Code, 1938 Dated Military Luger Pistol with Matching Magazine - Serial # 1892m, 9mm Cal., 4" round barrel, blue finish walnut grips,  Dated 1938 on the chamber with the "s/42" code on the toggle, "Eagle/63" and "droop wing eagle" proofs on the right side of the breech block. Marked "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" on the upper safety area and extractor, respectively.  Visible numbers match including inside of each grip panel.  Has the correct all blue finish, fixed sights, stock lug, blue magazine and aluminum base numbered to the gun and firred with checkered walnut grips.

CONDITION:  Excellent! The pistol retains 90% plus original blue finish with some heavy muzzle wear on the left side, some minor pitting on the barrel, some high edge wear and thinning on the grip straps.  The grips are also excellent with some dings and nicks on the otherwise sharp checkering.  The markings are clear and this pistol is mechanically excellent...$2,250.00.

21.(#118P) Unique DWM 1920 Police Rework Luger Pistol with Holster - Serial # 415n, 9mm cal., 3 7/8" round bbl, blue finish walnut grips.  The chamber is uniquely stamped "7.65" with two "X"'s over this stamp. Toggle has the "DWM" monogram.  Properly marked safety position and extractor with commercial crown/N proofs present.  Matching full or partial numbers on frame, barrel extension, barrel, takedown latch, side plate, sear, safety bar. thumb safety, extractor, toggle, and toggle link  "15" appears twice on the takedown latch and side plate, Unit marked front strap: "SP.Bn.368.1923" with an "X" through the 369.  Straw finished small parts, police style sear safety, checkered grips and nickel plated wood base magazine numbered to the pistol.  The magazine spine is stamped "1923/1". Complete with a black leather holster and takedown tool.  The inside of the holster is stamped with a small anchor and a large droop wing eagle.

CONDITION:  Excellent!  The pistol retains 95% arsenal blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina with some minor spotting on the  grip straps and limited minor pitting.  The small parts retain 70% original straw color.  The grips are excellent with a  few minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering.  This pistol is mechanically excellent.  The holster is very good with some minor handling marks and flex wear with the stitching remaining tight...$2,250.00.

22.(#119P) Excellent WWI German 1918 Dated Erfurt Luger -  Serial # 4344m,9mm cal,. 3 7/8" round barrel, blue finish, walnut grips.  Imperial Luger Pistol manufactured at Erfurt, the Prussian owned arms factory, during WWI.  The chamber is dated "1918" and the toggle has the "crown/ERFURT" logo.  Dull blue finish with straw colored small parts and finely checkered walnut grips.  Serial number and suffix on the front of the frame, with "4344" stamped on the bottom of the barrel and the left side of the barrel extension.  The partial serial number (44) is stamped on most of the small components including the inside of the grips.  All of the serial numbers match with the exception of the magazine.  The right side  of the receiver has three "crown/gothic letter" army acceptance marks followed by the Imperial eagle and the "crown/RC" Reuisians-Commission rework stamp is marked above the first crown proof.  This proof indicated that this Luger failed final inspection due to "our of tolerance" parts. The rework mark is also stamped on the left side of the barrel over a crown/gothic letter proof and the Imperial eagle is stamped on the right.  The left side of the breechblock is also stamped with the Imperial eagle.  Typical of Erfurt pistols a small "crown/gothic letter" acceptance mark is stamped on all of the small parts.  Nickel plated magazine with wooden base numbered to another pistol.

 CONDITION:  Excellent! The pistol retains 95% original blue finish with some wear on the muzzle , side plate, high edge and front strap.  There is some light spotting on the front strap.  80% of the original straw color remains on the small components.  Overall the grips are very fine with some wear on the checkering high points on the  left heel and some minor wear on the lower edges.  The checkering remains very crisp. The markings are clear (some highlighted in white).  This pistol is mechanically excellent...$2,150.00.

 23.(#120P) Fantastic 1938 Production Luger Pistol with "42" Code - serial #4784b, 9mm cal., 4" round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Fixed sights with the chamber dated 1938 and eagle firing and eagle/63 proofs present on the barrel and right barrel extension.  The extractor, toggle and toggle link are numbered to a different gun (78) with the toggle marked with the Mauser code "42". Full serial number (4784) on  the front of the frame (with "b" suffix), left barrel extension and barrel underside with the partial serial number (84) on the takedown latch, side plate, sear, safety bar, and thumb safety.  Properly marked safety position and extractor.  All blue finish with checkered walnut grips numbered to the gun and blued magazine with aluminum base numbered to another P.08 (8768/r/eagle/63).

CONDITION:  Excellent!  The pistol retains 98% original blue finish with some minor thinning, some loss at the muzzle and some minor edge wear.  There is some minor pitting present on the stock lug and right top frame.  The grips are also excellent with a few minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering.  This pistol is mechanically excellent...$2,350.00.

24. (124P)WWII Mauser 1941 "byf" Code Luger Pistol with Matching Magazine - Serial #6440n, 9mm P, caliber, 3 7/8" round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.  Dated "41 over the chamber, with "byf" code on the toggle.  All visible numbers match.  "Eagle/655" and "eagle/swastika" proofs on appropriate parts.  Blue magazine with aluminum base.

CONDITION: Excellent!  This beautiful Luger has 95% original blue, with a small patch of surface rust on the left side of the extension, a few small areas of brown patina and scattered handling marks.  Grips are very fine, with some pressure dents and scuffs.  This pistol is mechanically excellent...$2,270.00.

25.(124P) DWM 1917 Navy Luger serial # 3964 (no suffix) - 9mm caliber,6 7/8" round tapered bbl., blue finish, matching chrome magazine with a wood base and checkered walnut grips. It is dated 1917 on top of the chamber with white fill paint intact and on the left side of the front sight base. The serial number is stamped on the front of the frame, left frame, bottom of disassembly lever,  beneath the barrel just ahead of the frame, on the bottom of the magazine wood, with the final two numbers on the safety bar and the rear of the adjustable sight toggle assembly. The backstrap is cut with a shoulder stock lug.  The easily adjustable rear sight shows two graduations, 100 and 200.  There are two "crown M" and one "crown" military proof stamp on the left side of the frame and one "crown proof" on the left side of the base of the barrel plus a crown proof on the left side of the toggle.

CONDITION: Excellent+! This magnificent, rare Navy Luger made in 1917 has 97% blue finish, 70% straw color on the trigger safety bar and take-down lever, with 95% straw color on right holdback bar. The full checkered grips are sharp with a minor pressure marks in a few places.  This hard to find Navy is in mechanically excellent condition...$3,900.00.  Most of the scarce Lugar DWM Navy pistols were destroyed during WWII as the Krauts ships went to meet Davy Jones.  In this excellent condition this Navy carries a Blue Book value of $5,500.00. SOLD!Thank you Dave.

(NEW DEC. 2011) 26. (134P)Erfurt 1918/1920 double date rework Luger Semi Automatic Pistol - Serial #8833n, 9mm caliber,3 7/8" round barrel, blue finish, walnut grips.  Produced in Prussia in 1918, and later reworked for use by the post-War Weimar Republic.  Fixed sights with "1920/1918" stamped on the chamber and :Crown/ERFURT" on the toggle. Right side of the extension has the three "Crown/Gothic Letter" proofs next to the Imperial firing proof, which is repeated on the barrel and breechblock and the :Crown/RC" rework proof on the right side of the extension and left rear of the barrel over a single crown over Gothic letter proof.  The "Crown/RC" an a single crown over Gothic letter proof are marked on most of the parts.  The left side of the barrel extension is marked with an encircled "S" ahead of the serial number.  According to the Standard Catalog of Luger by Davis the meaning of this marking is unknown.  The matching serial number is marked on the barrel extension, front of the frame and bottom of the barrel with the partial number "33" on most small parts including the inside of each grip panel.  The front strap is marked "8507".  Blue finish with straw colored small parts, unmarked plated magazine with a wooden bottom and fitted with checkered walnut grips.

CONDITION:  Arsenal refinished with 80% dull blue finish remaining showing muzzle and high edge wear and overall thinning with some areas fading to a smooth plum patina.  About half of the straw colors remain with the balance having a smooth silver gray patina.  The grips are about good witch moderate high  point wear, some crudely recut checkering and for the most part crisp checkering.  Most markings are highlighted in white and remain clear.  The action is fine...$1,350.00

(NEW DEC. 2011) 27. (135P)Model 1906 American Eagle Luger in Scarce 9mm Caliber - Serial #26868, 9mm Cal., 4" bbl., blue/straw colors finish, walnut checkered grips.  This is a fine e3xample of an early 1906 American Eagle Luger that was produced by the DWM factory.  These early Lugers were made expressly for export to the United States to increase overseas sales by the DWM factory.  This example is even more desirable in that it has the "fat barrel" in 9mm version.  These were probably some of the best Luger's made by the DWM factory and all of them exhibit excellent fit and finish with beautiful hand polish, rust blued metal and straw colored smaller components.  The model has the large emblazoned "American Eagle Crest" on top of the chamber area, correct short style frame and upper receiver with the 4 3/4" inch tapered barrel, extractor marked "LOADED" as intended for the American market with the lower safety area correctly polished and of course the DWM logo on the front toggle.  Evidently, this pistol was produced early enough in the production cycle that DWM had not started applying the standard B. U. and G commercial proofmarks as the barrel and barrel extension are completely unproofed.  It is numbered in the commercial fashion with the front of the frame and underside of the barrel marked with the full various small parts.  There are no commercial "Crown N" proofmarks on the pistol anywhere with ony "GERMANY" stamped on the front of the frame below the serial number.  The pistol is fitted with a set of European checkered walnut grips and it is a complete with a correct nickel-plagted magazine body with an unmarked wooden base.

CONDITION:  Excellent with 95% of an old professional restoration with some slight wear on the edges and high spots overall with thinning on the grip safety and side plate.  The various small parts retain 98% of the restored straw colors overall.  The edges and corners are sharp and distinct and not rounded off or buffed and the markings are clear and sharp.  It has matching numbers on the various parts except the magazine which is unnumbered.  The grips are in excellent condition with nice sharp checkering on both sides with only minor handling marks in a few places, but no cracks or damage anywhere.  A nice example of a desirable and popular 1906 American Eagle Luger in the desirable 9mm Luger caliber...$2,850.00(sale pending)

28. Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle With A Desirable  "J.P. Lower" Retailer marked Barrel - Serial number "157084", 40 Sharps Caliber (40 Caliber was the most accurate and was used by a majority of competitive shooters of that era.), 28 inch octagon barrel, blue/casehardened finish,  walnut stock. The chamber appears to be cut for a bottleneck cartridge, but there is no indication what the case length is, but the best I can determine it is 2.770" in length.  I removed the front hand-guard and the only thing stamped on the bottom of the barrel is the serial number and another number that has been marked out and appears to have been 150113, but I am not 100% sure.  The forearm wood has the number 7084 stamped into it.  This Bridgeport manufactured Model 1874 was made circa 1871 (the model 1874 was not applied to the gun for a few years after production began). The top of the barrel is marked "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN." ahead of the rear sight, with "J.P. LOWER" and "CALIBRE 40" behind the rear sight.  There are two additional filler block dove tails, one about 3 1/2" ahead of the present rear sight and one immediately behind the "40" marking.  Other than the serial number on the upper tang there are no other markings.  J. P. Lower was one of Sharps largest western states distributors in Denver, Colorado.    The serial number is correctly marked with 6 numbers because the "C" prefix was dropped after serial number C54800.  Sights are a low profile dovetail blade front sight and Lawrence patent marked folding leaf right sight graduated to 800 yards.  The barrel was blue with casehardened remaining parts.  The rifle is equipped with adjustable double set triggers and mounted with a smooth high gloss walnut forearm with a poured pewter forend and straight grip stock and steel style buttplate.  This beautiful sporting Sharps rifle comes compete with 5 3/8" X 3 1/2" J. P. Lower advertisement.

CONDITION:  Fine as partially restored.  The barrel has a smooth attractive brown patina with strong traces of the original blue finish in the protected areas and most of the original thinning blue remains under the forearm.  The serial number on the barrel struck and renumbered to match.  The left side of the receiver shows much of the faded original case colors, with most of the casehardening pattern remaining on the right side.  The lock shows strong crisp and clear markings. The bore is in 95% condition with very light pitting, but the rifling is sharp and well defined for the entire length. The forearm has a 4" longitudinal crack which will be easy to repair. This fine Sharps rifle has survived the rigors of time in excellent mechanical condition and carries a top value of $6,500.00.$4,800.00.

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29. Sharps New Model 1863 Rifle: Serial #38415; .52 caliber single shot percussion rifle; 30" barrel; blue and case hardened finish and cartouche wood stocks.   Refer to Flayderman 5F025.  The barrel retains approximately 80 to 90% original blue, evenly thinning and toning with some slight drifting at the edges, some minor erosion and pinprick pitting, a few spots and stains just starting.  The barrel address and New Model markings are sharp and clear.   The action and lock show traces of case hardening and light cleaning, long ago going back to patina.  The stocks are very good plus to near fine with three sharp cartouches on the left to wrist, just above the trigger.  The stock shows a few scratches, minor bumps and mars plus the stock toe has a hairline crack running from the where the butt plate screw is to about 3" forward to the bottom of the stock. The crack does not appear to be stress related and could be easily repaired by a professional.  The patchbox opens and closed with a snappy motion and shows 50% to 60% case hardening, as does the buttplate.  There is is an AWH inspection on the wood, just in front of the buttplate and the barrel shows MNM inspection and other small M, G, and P inspections.  The small parts and screws show bright original blue, the action is crisp, the bore near excellent (Internally, the barrel is, bright and shiny with very light pin prick pittingin a few places.)  Original sights, bands and small parts retain 95% original color.  The primer mechanism is fully intact.  This is a rare, crisp and completely original Civil War era Sharps with exceptional wood. It has a Blue Book maximum estimated value of $4,000....will sell for $3,650.00.

30. Shiloh Sharps Model 1874 Long Range Single Shot Quigley Rifle - Serial # B1649, 45caliber, barrel caliber marking is stamped "45/110",  beautifully machined 34 inch half octagon half round barrel, blue/color case hardened finish and a exceptionally figured walnut stock.  This rifle is a reproduction of the Sharps 1874 single shot rifle manufactured by the Shiloh Rifle Company in Big Timber, Montana.  Standard markings include "45/110 caliber.  The rifle is equipped with a globe bead front sight and tang mounted rear sight, adjustable double set triggers (an expensive option), checkered forearm with a poured pewter forend tip and pistol grip stock with a checkered plastic buttplate.  The half round, half octagon (another expensive option) barrel is blue and the remaining parts color case hardened.  The Big Timber Shiloh Sharps have been one of the most sought after American rifles ever made.  The wait time for these fine custom rifles is two years or more.

CONDITION:  NRA Excellent and possibly unfired!  The barrel retains 99% original blue finish with  a few minor scuffs.  The remaining parts retain 100% of the original case colors and the fancy grade walnut wood is near mint. It appears this rifle was a custom order and possibly made for a man who dreamed about participated in long range single shot competition, but never got around to it.  He, like me, just wanted to touch the best.  This rifle is mechanically excellent and in my forty years of gunsmithing I have not seen anything radiate quality like this rifle.  I had Shiloh price this rifle out at between $3,500 and $3,800...$2,995.00.
 
 

31. (5137)Colt third generation serial number"SA61729" (Delivered by Colt in 1972.) in 44 Special with a 5 1/2" barrel.

This exquisite piece, as you can see, is very special with 90% engraving executed and signed by nationally acclaimed engraver Weldon Lister of Boerne, Texas in a style reminiscent of Nimschke/Helfricht made famous by Colt in the late 1800's. The hammer is engraved on both sides with the great American Eagle and the front sight has a sunburst pattern.  Weldon finished this magnificent piece in antique nickel  with the background inked in to make the beautiful scroll appear to stand high. The high polished screws are Nitre blued for stunning contrast.  The perfectly fitted one piece American Black Walnut grips with exceptional figure and grain were created by another nationally acclaimed artist, Paul Persinger of El Paso, Texas.  Paul also inlayed a magnificent Elephant Ivory three dimensional Texas star into both grips. The unfired action has had some work and is smooth and light.  The beautiful custom French fitted case was created specifically for this fine piece by Les Yoder of Brookfield cases. Additionally, this beautiful single action is featured in the latest book "American Custom Engravers" which went on sale January 2011.  You can add this fine example of gun makers, engravers, grip maker and case maker art to your collection for...$5,800.00 The cost to reproduce this Colt complete with French fitted case would be $6,500.00

A valuable extra feature connected to this fine single action is all about the engraver, Weldon Lister, who is featured in an article in the August 2010 issue of Texas Monthly magazine.  Texas Monthly is the most widely read monthly magazines in the United States with a readership of close to five million.

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32. Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter, serial # "354092" in caliber 44-40 (44 WCF) with a 5 1/2" barrel, color cased frame, loading gate numbered "1075," and hammer with blue barrel and backstrap. The grips are still sharp checkered hard black rubber with the Rampant Colt facing forward.

This fine Colt SAA was lettered by Beverly Jean Haynes, Archivist at Colt's  and showing it was shipped February 4, 1931 with a 7 1/2"  barrel to H&D Folsom Arms Company in New York, New York. There was only one gun in the shipment and was Colt factory order number 19453/1. Of course this means the barrel was replaced somewhere along its journey or possibly cut and shortened, but it was done long ago and was accomplished by an expert, possibly the Colt factory since it was sold so close to the factory.

There are good signs of the color case still left, but it is faded.  The bluing on the replacement barrel and ejector rod look very good with holster wear in all the standard places.  The bluing on the trigger guard and backstrap is just about non existent. There is some slight pitting on the right side of the muzzle and very light pitting on the color cased parts. All screws are original and and in sharp condition with a little nitre blue remaining on the ejector house screw.  The base pin is in perfect unmarred condition and appears to be original. The cylinder chambers are in excellent, bright condition, but the outside of the cylinder shows holster wear and light radial scratches only in the bluing.

The left side of the barrel reads, "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 44-40" and the top of the barrel reads, "COLT'S PAT F. A. MFG C0 HARTFORD CT U.S.A." The two line address on the left of the frame reads, "PAT.SEPT.19,1871" "JULY 2 72, JAN, 19,75."

The serial number on this single action is clear and sharp, but does not appear on the trigger guard or backstrap.

I would place this 78 year old Frontier Six Shooter at about 70%  which would carry a Blue Book value of  $5,000. The action is as tight as it can ever be completely without end-float or rotational play, timing is perfect, barrel to cylinder alignment perfect, barrel rifling clear and sharp, and with everything else in perfect shooting condition. This fine single action was cared for by a man who loved fine guns and took pride in it's care.  $1,800.00. SOLD ON LAYAWAY!
 
 

33. Exceptional, Scarce Colt Courier Double Action Revolver With Original Box - Serial # 38708LW, 22 LR caliber, three inch round barrel, blue finish and checkered walnut grips.  Approximately 3,000 manufactured between 1953 and 1956.  Serrated blade front sight with square notch rear sight, left side of the barrel is marked "COLT COURIER/ .22 L. R. CTG".  Standard Colt markings, enshrouded ejector rod and checkered walnut service grips with a silver Colt medallion. This fine, rare revolver is complete with original brown, hinged lid Colt box numbered to the gun.

CONDITION:  Near new, NRA Excellent, with only the slightest handling marks overall.  The box is very good with some minor wear on the corners and seams with the hand numbering on the bottom wearing thin...$1,595.00.

34. First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver - Serial # 278307, 32 WCF Caliber, 7 1/2" barrel, blue/color case  hardened finish fixed sights and hard rubber grips.  Made in 1906 with the one line Hartford address and "32 WCF" caliber markings on the barrel plus two line three date patent markings on the frame next to the circled Rampant Colt, "1511" assembly number.  Matching numbers on the frame and grip straps and checkered Rampant Colt grips with "OLIVER AHLERS" scratched into the underside along with 14 notches on the butt.

CONDITION: Fine with 40% of the original blue finish showing areas of brown patina and mild spotting with scattered handling marks and a small amount of pitting on the muzzle and trigger guard which is slightly bent.  A mixed brown and gray patina is forming on the frame with original color visible on the hammer.  Grips are good with an aged brown color, mild pressure dents, but have "Oliver Ahlers" and 14 notches scratched into the bottom of the grips. The scratchings and notches are interesting, but I assume they were put there in a moment of drunken fantasy by the original owner.  I like this kind of personal marking as it makes the piece more unique and interesting.   Mechanically, this Colt is very good.A Colt letter pending...$3,540.00.
 
 

36. Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Rifle: Serial # 2503, 52 Caliber, 30 inch round barrel, blue/color case hardened finish and walnut stock.  This is a model 1860 Spencer Rifle made for the union forces during the Civil War.  The front sight doubles as a lug for a socket bayonet.  The rear sight is a ladder leaf.  The barrel has three bands and a leather sling.  The top of the frame has the standard three line Spencer address and 1860 patent date marking.  The wood is oiled plain with a full length forearm and straight grip stock.

CONDITION: NRA Very good!  The barrel has a mottled brown patina with some minor spotting.  The remaining surfaces have a mixed gray patina with minor pitting overall.  The stock is very good with stress cracking on the wrist, a hairline crack and missing chip near the lock and a couple lf large dents on the forearm along with some minor dings, scratches and gouges,  This Civil War piece is mechanically fine...$3,206.00.
 
 

37. Sharps New Model 1859 Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial # 74456, Caliber 50-70, 22 inch round barrel, blue/color case hardened finish, walnut stock.  This is an example of one of the percussion Civil War Carbines converted during the Indian Wars that was to fire the .50-70 center fire cartridge.  This carbine has the three groove barrel.  These carbines were 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 casehardened barrel band, receiver, lever, hammer and buttplate.  The sling bar and ring were finished bright.  The carbine has  a brass front sight blade and folding, adjustable leaf rear sight with a Lawrence patent marked base graduated to 800 yards. The Lawrence percussion pellet priming system is intact.  The barrel is absent of any markings and the receiver and lock markings are faint.  There is the letter "C" on the upper left side of the receiver.  The wood is smooth oil finished black walnut forearm and straight grip butt stock with a boxed "EF" cartouche on the left wrist and boxed "DH" cartouche on the left side of the butt-stock.  The Sharps .50-70 metallic conversion carbines were widely issued to the U.S. Cavalry, including the 10th and 7th Cavalry regiments on the frontier after the Civil War and remained in service until they were replaced by the .45-70 Springfield Carbine.

CONDITION:  Fine with 70% blue finish remaining on the barrel with some minor spotting.  The receiver and lock retain 30% case colors, brightest in the loading port, with the balance having a smooth mottled brown patina.  The lever has a smooth dark patina and the buttplate has a smooth mottled silver gray patina.  The wood is very good as refinished with a loose hairline crack on the upper right rear of the forearm and overall a few minor dings and dents.  The cartouches are clear and this old piece of history is mechanically excellent...$2,950.00.
 
 

38. Sharps New Model Carbine With Metallic Cartridge Conversion - Serial # 67533, caliber 50-70, 22 inch round barrel, blue/casehardened finish and walnut stock.  Standard Lawrence folding leaf rear sight graduated to 800 yards sights on a three groove barrel with the letter "C" on the left side and an illegible "New Model" marking at the breech.  The left side of the receiver is stamped with the two-line Sharps 1848 patent date and the lock is stamped with the two-line Sharps 1852 patent date.  The stock has the saddle ring bar with the ring, a patchbox, and script "EF" cartouche and a script "DFC" cartouche.

CONDITION:  Fine as partially refinished.  The refinished barrel retains some traces of the blue finish (mostly at the breech.) with the balance a mottled brown patina with some minor pitting (mostly concentrated on the underside).  The receiver lever and hammer retain half of the case colors with the balance a smooth brown patina with some minor pitting and spotting.  The wood is very fine with some minor dings and scratches and a few minor pressure dents.  The cartouches are clear and the action mechanically excellent...$2,850.00.
 
 

39. () Sharps Model 1877, 45-70 caliber, "Old Reliable" - "marked 34" octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood stocks, shotgun butt, single trigger, serial #NVSN. This  beautifully engraved custom rifle was created by Dave Garman, former owner of Arcadia Sharps Co.  The rifle represents the Sharps model 1877 with Freund modifications, double extractor, custom engraved lock plate,  receiver, lever, trigger and hammer.

Condition: Overall fine!  It shows approximately 99% custom blue finish on the barrel and 99% vivid case color with expertly accomplished engraving in the style of the original Freund's Wyoming Armory rifles.  The bore is "fine" and the action is crisp.  The rear sight is adjustable and the front is a flip-up Beech.  The select Walnut butt-stock has a fine semi-pistol grip and a hard rubber butt-plate, but was refinished by an armature.  The right side of the pistol grip shows where something touched the stock while it was still wet. The forearm is a beautiful, slender splinter style. There is indication of earlier presence of a rear stock sight of some type, likely an adjustable vernier style target sight was mounted on the top rear of the stock and the long oval hole filled with some sort of filler.  Although the wood was poorly revarnished by a novice the wood is in great condition and could be sanded out to a beautiful satin finish.  To find  someone capable of doing this work from scratch today would be cost prohibitive and would likely take the patience of being on a waiting list for several years.   Top estimated value of this rare Sharps is $7,000.00...$4,300.00.

40.  () Sharps New Model 1863 conversion to .50 - 70 cartridge, serial # 58329, in near fine original condition showing most of its blue and case hardened finish.

Condition:  Very Good! There is some scattered erosion and pinprick pitting as normal aging.  There are some very bright case-hardened areas on the lock and a lot of blue on the barrel.  The stock shows some dings, large gouges, scratches and a "DFC" cartouche at left center and an "EH" cartouche beneath the saddle-ring bar.  There is alight coating of varnish, but no sanding.  The stock would be rated as good to very good.  The buttplate shows strong case hardening , the saddle ring bar and stud show original bright finish.  Some screws show bright original blue.  The action is tight and the bore excellent and still bright and the chamber is evenly, lightly pitted...$3,875.00.

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 the primary cavalry carbines until the Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor carbine replaced them in 1874 to 1875.  The carbine has the standard Lawrence folding leaf rear sight graduated to 800 yards and is fitted with a sling bar and ring on the left side of the stock wrist and receiver.  The barrel is absent of the standard Sharps markings and the New Model marking is vary faint.  The left rear flat is marked with the letter "F".  Crisp "Sharps and R. S. Lawrence" patent markings are on the receiver and lock plate.  The serial number is located on the upper tang.  The script "DFC"/ribbon final inspection mark applied to Sharps conversion carbines is stamped on the center of the left side of the stock.

CONDITION: Very Fine (NRA Very Good to excellent) as arsenal refurbished at the time of conversion with most of the original blue finish remaining on the barrel with areas thinning to a smooth plum.  The hammer and lock retain 80% of the original case colors.  The receiver has a smooth mottled patina with strong case colors on the left rear and in protected areas.  The buttplate retains most of the  case colors and the lever has a smooth silver gray patina with case colors in the protected areas.  The wood is fine with some minor chipping around the saddle ring bar base and overall a few scattered minor dings and dents.  This beautiful carbine is in excellent mechanical condition...$4,800.00.

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 trigger guard and lever operates  the unique Spencer action, extracting the spent casing on the down stroke and chambering a fresh round from the tube magazine in the butt-stock on the upstroke.  The top of the receiver is marked, "SPENCER REPEATING / RIFLE CO, BOSTON, MASS, / PAT'D MARCH 6 1860" and the serial number is marked next to the hammer.  The barrel is a Blue three groove and the remaining parts color casehardened. The saddle ring and bar are mounted on the left wrist.  The wood is Walnut with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock ending with a steel carbine buttplate and a sling swivel.

CONDITION:   NRA Very good. The barrel has a smooth brown patina.  The remaining parts have a smooth silver gray patina with signs of some light cleaning on the receiver.  The wood is good,  There is a small chunk missing on the upper front, left side of the forearm, a crude period "H" scratched into the right side of the stock and overall minor to moderate dents, dings and scratches.  The markings are legible and the action is fine...$2,390.00.

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 casehardened barrel band, receiver, lever hammer and buttplate.  The sling bar and ring were finished bright.  This carbine has a brass front sight blade and folding, adjustable leaf rear sight with a very faintly Lawrence patent marked base graduated to 800 yards.  It has the standard percussion Lawrence pellet priming system.  The top of the barrel is marked with the three line Sharps address ahead of the rear sight and "NEW MODEL 1863" at the breech and the left rear is marked with an "F" and "E.A.W." inspection marks.  The lock is marked with the Sharps and R. S. Lawrence patent markings and the left side of the frame is marked with the Sharps patent marking with the serial number on the upper tang.  Mounted with a smooth oil finished black walnut forearm and straight grip stock absent of any cartouches.  The Sharps .50-70 metallic conversion carbines were widely issued to the U. S. Cavalry including the 10th and 7th  Cavalry regiments on the frontier after the Civil War and remained in service until they were replaced by the .45-70 Springfield Carbine.

CONDITION: Arsenal refinished with a smooth mottled brown patina now on all of the metal surfaces.  The wood has been reoiled since that time and remains very good with some minor age cracking in the toe area and some minor scattered dents and dings.  The markings are clear and this fine piece of American history is mechanically excellent...$2,850.00.
 
 

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 least good to very good overall with "P" proof behind trigger guard and "J" inspector's initial just under the trigger guard.  The trigger-guard shows 50 - 60% blue.  The small parts and sights are retain most of their original color.  An original sight cover is included.   The action is excellent as is the bore.  This is a very good, rare Indian war carbine as favored by cavalry troops with an estimated value of $4,000.00...$2,950.00.
 
 
 
 

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 triggerguard shows 50 - 60% toning blue.  There is a sharp "P" proof behind the triggerguard.  The original bands, sights, small parts are all retained.  The action is tight and the bore excellent.  This is a very nice rifle with an estimated high value of $1,200.00...$1,150.00

46. Colt Python Double Action Revolver With Scarce 2 1/2" Barrel - Serial #29801E, .357 Magnum cal. with 2 1/2" vent rib barrel, high polish blue finish and rubber grips, ramp blade front sight with adjustable rear and standard markings on the desirable 2 1/2" barrel.  It is fitted with checkered two piece Pachmayr grips.  The original wood grain box carries the serial number of this revolver.

CONDITION: NRA Excellent, with 99% plus original blue finish with a noticeable cylinder drag line and some mild flaking on the edges of the trigger.  The grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks.  The box is NRA "good" with tape repairs. This fine Colt is mechanically excellent....$1,875.00.SOLD! Thank you Brian.
 
 

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 Excellent, with 97% of the original blue finish, showing a small amount of pitting on the left side of the barrel, a tiny patch of brown next to the crane and scattered light handling marks.  Grips are excellent with sharp checkering and light handling marks.  This revolver is mechanically excellent...$1,875.00.

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 end label.

 CONDITION:  NRA Excellent as custom fitted, virtually all of the original blue finish remains with a slight red tint to the top strap finish and minor handling marks overall.  Grips are excellent with light pressure dents and polishing marks.  Mechanically this Python is excellent.  The box is very good...$1,875.00.
 
 

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.

50. Colt Detective Special Revolver With Original Box Chambered in 32 Colt new Police - Serial#06189R, .32 Colt caliber, 2" barrel, blue finish and walnut grips.  This excellent Detective was produced in 1977 with fixed sights, serrated hammer, smooth trigger and a pair of extended , checkered walnut grips with gold Colt medallions.  The box is a standard Colt wood grain hand numbered to the gun.

CONDITION:  NRA Excellent with 98% plus original blue, showing a few light handling marks overall.  The grips are excellent with sharp checkering.  The box shows mild wear and is missing the end label.  This fine Colt Detective is mechanically excellent...$1,125.00.
 
 

51. (101P)Colt Model 1908 25 caliber Hammerless Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistol with Extra two tone magazine - Serial #284391, 25 ACP ca.,. 2" round bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips.  Manufactured in 1021,  Standard two line address/patent dates (1896 to 1917) marking with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations on the left side of the slide, serial number on the left side of the frame, and "COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE 25" on the right side of the slide.  The upper left front of the triggerguard is marked with the number "1" over the Colt triangle "VP" proof mark, with "99" on the opposite.  Casehardened grip safety, thumb safety and trigger.  Two tone "CAL. 25/COLT" marked magazine and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the "COLT" banner at the top and the Rampant Colt at the bottom.   Complete with an extra two tone Colt marked magazine.

Condition: Excellent!  The pistol retains 97% original blue finish with some minor flaking and thinning on the slide and overall some minor scratches and handling marks.  95% of the original bright case colors remain on the grip and slide safeties, and the trigger.  The grips are also  excellent with some minor handling marks and crisp checkering.  The marking s are crisp and clear. Two rare two tone magazines come with this pistol.  This beautiful little pistol appears to be unfired...$575.00

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 magazine and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" ribbons at the top and the circled Rampant Colt on the bottom.

CONDITION: Fine. The pistol retains 70% original blue finish with high edge wear, patina on the grip safety and thinning to a smooth brown patina on the front strap.  The dust cover on the bottom of the slide has turned to a brown patina. Almost all of the original bright niter blue remains on the trigger and safety lever.  The grips are excellent with minor handling marks and crisp checkering.  The markings are clean.  This 100 year old pistol is mechanically excellent...$ 825.00

53. Serial #01255NF (5301) Colt New Frontier 3rd Generation Flattop Target Model in 45 Colt caliber. This beauty is new and unfired new in the box with a 7 1/2" barrel, walnut grips with gold Colt medallion, bright color cased frame and loading gate, polished hammer, and blue barrel and grip.  I am not sure of the date of manufacture.  The original box is with this single action, but the "description end" is missing and the over all condition of the box is NRA "poor". There are some light scratches around the cylinder from the cylinder being rotated incorrectly, but they are light and do not subtract from the appearance. The Colt Frontier six-guns are excellent shooters and highly desirable...$1,695.00

54. Ruger Flattop Blackhawk Serial number 50-19217, caliber 30 carbine, 7 1/2" barrel, factory two piece wood grips and adjustable factory sight.  This is a fine old original Ruger "three screw" single action in a somewhat rare caliber is in excellent condition and appears to be unfired.  It has a few faintly detectable tiny scratches on the barrel from rubbing against something very fine and a small ding on one corner....$795.00. (T. Sheeran)

55. (5324) Colt 1911-A1, serial number "C200862" manufactured in 1941,beautifully arsenal refinished with "GOVERNMENT MODEL" on the right side above the serial number and "COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBER 45" on the right side of the slide.  The Rampant Colt is to the right of the lettering on the slide and faces left.  The right side of the slide has the typical "COLTS PT.F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. USA"  wording rolled deeply into the metal.  The area heat treatment of the slide is readily apparent and the magazine is original.  The one single thing setting this collectors piece apart from all others is, it has prized Swartz grip safety lever which is considered the best of all the 1911 grip safeties since it does not effect the trigger pull weight. The grips are original standard full checkered walnut in "very good" to "excellent" condition.

HISTORY:  The overwhelming majority of Standard 1911A1 Pre WWII Government models with the Swartz grip safety were shipped to Argentina.  Pistols with Colt markings and the Swartz grip safety are extremely rare and sell in the $3,800.00 range (Blue Book Value).  If you are a collector in search of a two owner (I am the second) Pre WWII model 1911A1 pistol with a Swartz safety in near "mint" condition this is it.... $3,250.00. SOLD!  Thank you Julia.
 
 

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.

Condition:  The finish and overall condition are NRA very good to excellent or 90% to 95% with very slight wear marks to the bluing in the regular places.  The barrel appears excellent as do all the small parts such as pins, safety, slide stop and screws.  The magazine is the original style, but appears  to have been refinished because the bluing is showing the old two part finish. The rear sight is the typical "U" notch and the double diamond, checkered Walnut grips show considerable handling and storage wear wear.  The top of the slide has a small longitudinal wear line in the matte finish on top where it was drawn in and out of a holster. All internal parts are original and in mint condition. The flame inspectors mark behind the trigger on the left side is in clear, sharp condition.  Blue Book value and current auction results show this pistol to be valued between $2,050 and $3,200...$2,100.00.

57. (126P) Cased Mannlicher Gamba Principessa Model Side By Side Box Lock Hammerless 28 Gauge Shotgun, serial # DS25869.This is an excellent 2 3/4" chambers, 28 gauge, 27 1/2" solid rib bbl, , blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock, side by side shotgun.  It has a single bead front sight on top of desirable modified and full choke barrels. The top of the barrel is marked "BY RENATO GAMBA/MANNLICHER/MADE IN ITALY". Spent shell removal is by extractor.  The frame is border engraved with floral designs marked "Armi Renato Gamba" on the left, "Gardone V. T. Italy" on the right and "Principessa" on the underside with single trigger and tang safety.  The checkered stock is the straight grip style with inscription oval on the forearm and a vented recoil pad.  Length of pull is 14 1/4".  The take-down, hard leather case is lined with red fabric and carries the Gamba label on the inside.

CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% of the original blue finish showing some light handling marks overall with strong color on the frame.  The stock is excellent with a tiny chip on the forearm, minor pressure dents and sharp checkering.  The leather case is very good with scuffing on the exterior and some loss of stitching on the label.  Mechanically, this fine shotgun is excellent and ready for the field...$2,950.00.  SOLD! Thanks to me.  Took it out and shot it and fell in love...sorry.

58.Engraved Meyers Marked Pinfire Pepperbox (NO SERIAL NUMBER)7mm rimfire caliber with a 1 3/4" fluted barrel, blue finish and walnut grips.  The back of the right recoil shield is marked "MEYERS" with single British proofs marked in the barrel cluster flutes,  Is has a loading gate and is without sights.  The sides of the frame feature very nice English scroll engraving.

  CONDITION: NRA VERY GOOD.  The barrel cluster retains 95% bright original high polish blue finish thinning to a brown with some minor pitting and spotting.  The frame retains 60% blue finish with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina.  The folding trigger has a smooth gray patina with some minor pitting.  The grips are fine with a small missing chip (right panel) and some minor dings in the overall crisp checkering.  This grand 150 year old pepperbox has seen some wonderful history and is mechanically fine...$1,587.00.
 
 

59.Excellent Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi Automatic Pocket Pistol - Serial #131477 in 32 ACP cal,  3 3/4" round barrel, blue finish, and hard rubber grips.  It was manufactured in 1912, the left side of the slide is marked with the early two block marking "PATENTED/ APR, 20, 1897, DEC. 22, 1903" and "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." with the circled Rampant Colt behind the slide serrations.  The right side of the slide is marked, "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS".    Fixed sights, high polished blue slide and frame, blue barrel, blue magazine marked "CAL. 32 COLT" and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" banner at the top and the Rampant Colt and stylistic "C" on the bottom.

CONDITION: NRA Excellent!  The pistol retains 97% of the original finish with high edge wear, some thinning and wear on the barrel and speckled minor flaking on the grip straps.  The trigger shows some wear from normal usage.  The grips are also excellent with light handling marks and crisp checkering.  The markings remain crisp and clear and the action is excellent...$1,487.00
 
 

60.Excellent Pre-War Colt Model 1903 Pocket hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial # 309964, 32 ACP caliber, 3 3/4" round barrel, blue finish, hard rubber grips.  Produced in 1919 with fixed sights, the split two line address and patent markings on the left side along with the Rampant Colt and the caliber markings below the ejection port.  A matching partial number is present inside the slide.  The frame is marked with the serial number on the left, "VP" and "R" stamps on the trigger guard, blue magazine marked "CAL .32 COLT" and it is fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the "COLT" banner at the top and the Rampant Colt imprint at the bottom.

CONDITION:  NRA Excellent, with 98% plus original high polish blue finish, showing some very light edge wear and a few handling marks.  The grips are excellent, taking on an aged brown patina with a few minor dents and sharp checkering.  The action is excellent...$1,487.00.

61.Framed Peters Cartridge Co. Advertisement- This is a beautifully preserved Phillip Goodwin, Peters Cartridge Co.  advertising poster in a gilt frame measuring 17 1/2" X  22 1/2" painted by famous American artist Phillip Goodwin (1882 - 1935) who was an American painter who created illustrations for Collier's Weekly, Everybody's Magazine, Outdoor Life, and McClure's Magazine as well as covers for the Saturday Evening Post.  Goodwin's  work is recognized in many museums such as the American Museum Of Natural History, the Brandywine River Museum, the National Cowboy Hall Of Fame, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and the National Museum Of Wildlife Art.

CONDITION: The poster is preserved in a sealed museum frame and the colors remain vivid behind clear glass...$499.00.
 
 

62. 19th century miniature canon for salute and noise-making purposes. The tube is cast brass, hand stamped "C. F. Jones, Omaha", marked on the right side of the breech  is "Colombia, 1893."  The tube measures approximately 11 3/4" and is of heavy construction with an iron mounted latch and breech swivels up to accept a 12 ga. blank shell.  The noisemaker is fired by lanyard pull, with a trip-trigger and hammer type a arrangement. The wheels and carriage are case-iron.

Condition: Very good to excellent! These old cannons used "black powder only."  They are meant to be sand-bagged when shooting. This rare, beautiful little curiosity will make a beautiful floor piece in your arms room, but could be made to make a lot of noise on the 4th of July if the proper black powder shells and safety precautions are used.  This fine canon is from the famous Robert Peterson collection and carries an estimated value of $1,800.00...$1,500.00.

(NEW DEC. 2011) 63. (1367P)Italian Made New Ithaca Double (NID) Grade 4E Side By Side 28 Gauge Shotgun - Serial #470138,  28 Gauge, 28" solid ribbed barrel, walnut stock.  Solid rib barrels with a brass front sight bead.  Choked modified and improved cylinder 2 3/4" chambers.  Left  barrel marked "ARMI BESHI, CORDONE V. T. ITALY".  Typical Ithaca style floral engraved action with field scenes including a Pheasant on the right side, duck on the left and woodcock on the bottom.  Double triggers, tang safety.  Triple-X-fancy American black walnut, English style straight grip stock with multi point checkering, gold initial oval inlay and a solid thin recoil pad.  Semi beavertail forearm with an ebony tip inlay.  Length of pull is 15 1/2" with drops of 1 1/2" at the comb and 1 1/2" at the heel.

CONDITION:  Near new in an "ARMITALIA DI LUCCHINI"  marked box. The blued barrels and exquisite color cased action are like new.This is a truly beautiful example of Italian shotgun art in "hard to find" 28 gauge....$6,995.00

(NEW JAN. 23, 2012) 64. (5173) Colt Single Action Army, serial #S61158A, 45 Colt, 5 1/2" barrel, color cased and Colt blue, polished hammer and black hard rubber grips.  This third generation Colt Single Action Army is "new" in the original, beautiful blue Colt box with the gold Colt logo on top.  I purchased this single action for a magazine article, but the pressure has been to write on other subjects so the article I was going to write was never written.  I am selling it for...$1,274.00