(EL-MR485) NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED LARGE FRAME BULLARD RIFLE

Approximately 40 Caliber. 28" half octagon bbl, full length magazine, orig sights, orig pistol grip uncheckered deluxe wood is in generally good cond with a chip out of the toe. Overall metal has turned a plum aged brown patina coloration. The action does not work properly. Engraving features a bear and various scroll motifs on one side and a raccoon on the other side, sparsely engraved but very well done. This is the only Bullard I know of that's been engraved by Nimschke.
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A $ 4,950

(EL-MR472) GERMAN SCHUETZEN RIFLE BY HAENEL AYDT

Marked 7.8mm under forearm. A well known German maker of drop lock type Schuetzen style actions. Gun is fitted with a massive cheekpiece, checkered walnut wood is in fine cond with a Schuetzen prong style buttplate, orig double set triggers, large spur lever drop lock. Receiver is relatively plain with no engraving and retains about 50% orig case colors, bbl retains 75% blue turning a plum brown coloration, unknown caliber, exc bore, orig front sight, missing the rear tang sight, nice functionig action. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,475

(EL-MR468) WHITNEY KENNEDY LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN 44-40

24" full oct bbl, full length magazine, exc bore, orig sights. Orig nicely figured wood has an old, aged crack in the wrist area that is sound and solid-just a separation in the grain; rifle style buttplate. Overall metal is in very nice cond with 40-50% orig thinning blue remaining, exc mechanical cond. Clean little gun.
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A $ 2,950

(13-587) J.P SAUER OVER AND UNDER COMBINATION CAPE RIFLE

Caliber 7 x 57 and 16 Gauge. Both bores are in fine cond, orig wood is in VG cond with maybe a light coat of varnish added and a very few light handling mars but sound and solid with sharp checkering, not sanded or undersized in any way. This is a pre-war J.P. Sauer with relatively simple engraving but a very high quality gun featuring a quick detachable scope mount which has a Browning 4-power modern scope added, orig sights, sling swivels and orig sling. Nice, clean, all orig little gun with the exception of the scope having been added. Good Caliber. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 2,650

(MR433-13-585) VERY SCARCE GERMAN STALKING RIFLE

Marked 'Zeller-Paderborn'. Appears to be a 9.5 x 47R Caliber. This is a very finely done German stalking rifle featuring delicate vine and scroll engraving on the receiver, 29" full octagon bbl with a key adjustable Windage front sight, typical buckhorn rear sight and a nicely made replacement tang sight. One piece walnut stock is in exc cond with sharp checkering, cheekpiece, sling swivels. Double set triggers, elaborately done Schuetzen style triggerguard, fine bore. Overall gun is in very nice cond with 75% orig blue which is toning and starting to turn slightly brown. receiver retains case colors in the protected areas which are turning a dark nickelly coloration. Scarce little gun in very near exc cond inside and out. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,750

(MR456-13-527) MINIATURE CHILD-SIZED FULL STOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE

10" bbl of about 31 Caliber and measuring 25" overall. The engraved lock is marked 'Ashmore', brass triggerguard and buttplate, stock is marked with the date '1886'. Very interesting item, definitely made as a childs model; very rarely see these miniature Kentucky rifles. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,675

(MR453-13-526) VERY UNIQUE MINIATURE CHILD-SIZED HALF STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE

Marked on the bbl is 'Brunker' and the locks are marked 'Merrill'. Brass buttplate, pewter forend cap, medium weight octagon bbl is about 19" in length and a smaller than normal size stock-definitely made for a child. Sound, solid wood; double set trigger. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,500

(MR464-13-497) IVER JOHNSON'S ARMS AND CYCLE WORKS SAFETY BOLT ACTION MODEL X .22 CALIBER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE

These were a fine little gun made in the size of a boys rifle and was in competition against many different companies that were building these small single shot rifles. This one is a pretty good example with alot of an old reblue remaining, wood evidently has been revarnished long ago as well. Nice eye appeal overall. e

M $ 165

(W42-12-418) EARLY CASED NAVAL COMPANY LINE THROWING GUN BASED ON A WINCHESTER MODEL 37 SMOOTH BORE 45-70 CALIBER

Marked on the barrel is "Line Gun .45-70 Blank Only". Fitted in a wood case marked "BRIDGER SHOULDER LINE GUN NAVAL CO BOYLES TOWN PENNSYLVANIA". Accompanying this unique item are half a dozen brass projectiles that were shot out of the barrel. Very interesting piece in VG condition with 60-70% blue; scattered flaking apparently due to salty sea weather. Original box is in very near excellent condition-just a few minor chips and dings. A very unique and rarely encountered item. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,250

(MR422-13-476) 1873 MAYNARD .38 CALIBER WITH VERY GOOD BORE

Most bbl finish remains with a generous amount of blue, good markings on the nice smooth metal receiver. Checkered stock is VG+, target rear tang and flip up globe front sights. Good looking, solid Maynard! e

A $ 1,995

(MR374a-13-590) PIEPER FLOBERT .22 CALIBER RIFLE

20" oct bbl with VG bluing and fair to good bore; nice functioning action. Interesting 'Bayard' cartouche on stock, wood lightly refinished, 3-3/4 lbs. Awesome first gun for some lucky little kid! e

A $ 295

(MR423-12-523) LARGE FRAME WHITNEY KENNEDY SRC IN 45-60

Orig sights, VG shootable bore with a few light pits, orig wood is sound and solid with rifle style buttplate. Overall metal appears to have been very lightly cleaned a long time ago but is still VG with a light gun metal gray coloration, nice sharp bbl markings. Less than a thousand SRC's were made, both large frame and small frame Whitney Kennedy's: most of them went to South America. Very scarce little gun. All orig; complete with correct saddlering and loop style lever. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 3,295

(MR439-12-522) WHITNEY LEVER ACTION BREECH LOADING RIFLE IN CALIBER 44

Orig 24" full oct bbl, full length magazine tube, orig sights, VG+ bore. Orig wood in relatively good cond with a repair at the toe and a small piece missing; rifle style buttplate. Overall metal is smooth and clean with a light gun metal grayish brown coloration; appears to have been cleaned at some time. Good markings, exc mechanical cond. All orig; complete with 'S' style lever. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,895

(MR438-12-526) BULLARD LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN VERY SCARCE CALIBER .50-115 EXPRESS

Orig 28" full round bbl, full length magazine tube, very near exc bore, orig sights. Orig wood retains most the orig varnish with a few dings, mars and small chip missing out of the toe of the buttstock, shotgun style buttplate, orig sling swivels. Overall metal appears to have been refinished a long time ago and is turning dark in areas but still a considerable amount of the refinish remains, fine mechanical cond. There was only a handful of these 50 Caliber 125 Express rifles made by Bullard; very scarce gun and a fine example. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 6,950

(10-549) HAMILTON MODEL 47 "BOYS RIFLE"

Caliber 22 Short and Long. This 35" overall length Single Shot weighs 2-7/8 lbs. Nice blueing, good wood with normal usage marks. Cute little rifle. e

M $275

(8016-13-662) EVANS 'NEW MODEL' LEVER ACTION CARBINE

75-80% blue remaining on bbl and receiver, some pitting (has been cleaned) on lever, dustcover and muzzle, fantastic bore, orig sights, good wood. Neat old rifle. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $2,100

(MR281-11-588) INTERESTING BREECHLOADING NEEDLEFIRE PARLOR RIFLE

Marked "W Hanau IN GERA". Very nicely done little gun. 13-1/2" bbl to the breech which opens with a fancy engraved forward facing side lever. The breech area, upper and lower tangs, triggerguard and buttplate are also scroll engraved. Metal is a pleasing soft gray patina coloration. Fancy stock has a schnabel forend, checkered wrist and fancy carved cheekpiece. Delicate rigid sights, bore is approximately 7MM. Most orig lacquer remains on deluxe grade walnut. e

A $ 3,975

(MR381-10-536) MAUSER M48A

A Yugoslavia built rifle based on the 98 Mauser system. Complete orig military configuration in VG cond showing some usage marks and thinning blue, dark bore which may clean up? Comes with box. Accessories. e

M $ 300

(MR376a-10-540) "BELGIAN" MARKED FLOBERT ACTION RIFLE

22" octagon bbl, good bore, metal gray, rigid sights, fancy triggerguard, VG wood, varnish added. e

A $ 145

(MR384-10-544) RUSSIAN MOSIN NAGANT M44 CARBINE

Their long barrel general issue 91/30”s were found to be unsuitable for close quarter fighting such as in Stalingrad where there was plenty of house to house fighting. Similar to their M-38, the new variation M-44 was ideal with its 20" bbl and ingenious side folding bayonet. Arsenal refinished, VG overall condition; some flaking of stain and varnish on wood. Has original folding bayonet and ramrod. e

M $ 160

(MR383-13-494) RUSSIAN MOSIN NAGANT M-91/30 RIFLE

The M-91/30 was an improved version of their 1891 infantry rifle and went into service in 1930. It is extremely rugged, durable and simple-intended to be instantly usable by illiterate and unskilled troops. The 91/30 was the main battle rifle during WWII and used for many years after by many satellite communist countries. The sniper version of this gun was made famous by the movie "Enemy At The Gates" In apparently unissued condition after arsenal refurbish. Great shape. Import markings, comes with orig long spike bayonet and ramrod. e

M $ 155

(MR393-10-533) U.S. MODEL OF 1917 EDDYSTONE

Manufactured 1918. Has orig bbl marked 6-18, bore is VG+. Arsenal refurbished gun retaining virtually all finish on both metal and wood. Sharp Enfield. e

M $ 950

(MR375a-10-541) BELGIAN FLOBERT ACTION RIFLE

Single Shot. Dark bore, brown metal, fancy checkered pistol grip stock, horn grip cap, fancy triggerguard, missing forearm screw, bbl retained utilizing a copper band. 1" x 1/4" piece of wood missing near rear sight. e

A $ 145

(MR392-10-537) MAUSER RIFLE MODEL K98

The German M98 Mauser was the best military bolt action rifle ever made. This gun represents "the best of the best." Originally built for the German Gestapo and has the rare "Rune" marking along with the German Eagle and swastikas. This rifle has been factory overhauled and brought to near new military condition. Nice shiny bore; comes with bayonet, sheath and leather sheath fob, Letter of Provenance, box and orig sling. Very desirable Mauser! Less than purchase price from Mitchell Mausers. Accessories. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 795

(MR242-13-669) MINIATURE DELUXE SCHUETZEN RIFLE

Very neatly done. 19" overall length gun based on a Martini style action. Very beautiful, intricate engraving of a European stag on one side of the receiver and a doe and fawn on the other side. An oak leaf motif covers the remaining receiver surface. Very attractive; something different: the kind of piece that would be great to adorn an office or den. This is a non-functioning, non-firing miniature in excellent condition. e

$ 995

(MR380-10-535) MAUSER M48A

Built in Nazi occupied Yugoslavia in the 1940”s. Complete original military, classified as "Military-New" by Mitchell”s Mausers. Comes with bayonet and sheath with leather fob. Also box and Certificated of Authenticity. Bright shiny bore, nice gun. Accessories. e

M $ 475

(MR376-10-532) U.S. MODEL OF 1917 (ENFIELD) EDDYSTONE

Serial range is One Million Three. This is a fine example of an unmolested military rifle in very fine arsenal refurbished condition. Excellent bore, original Model 07 sling included. e

M $ 975

(MR385-10-539) TYPE 99 JAPANESE ARISAKA

This is an earlier WWII production rifle with all the bells and whistles. In other words, "Pre Last Ditch". Some dents and dings in wood, small chip missing on pistol grip, most finish remains on metal, chrysanthemum partially ground off. Also with the rifle is the long (15-1/4" blade) Jap bayonet with sheath. e

M $ 250

(MR388a-9-1178) REV-O-NOC TIP-UP TAKEDOWN RIFLE IN .22 CALIBER

VG bore. Same thing as a Stevens Marksman but was marketed through the Hibbard Spencer Bartlett Co. Metal in fine condition; 50-60% barrel blue, the balance thinning to a plum blue patina coloration, considerable case colors intact on frame and lever. Good wood; solid repair to underside of buttstock, original sights and hardrubber buttplate. Missing the ring for the takedown stud. e

M $ 395

(MR-367-10-583) INDIAN PERCUSSION TRADE RIFLE IN .45 CALIBER

38” full octagon barrel. Barrel marks appear to be ‘THT’; barrel and lockplate area are a dark brown color, brass triggerguard and ramrod furniture, forearm tip is lead, rifle buttplate missing, double set triggers do function. Solid repair to forearm crack, 2” x 1” piece missing from toe of stock. 75 decorative brass tacks in two sizes adorn the stocks; complete with ramrod. Interesting piece of American History. e

A $ 2,500

(MR380a-11-508) OUTSTANDING PEABODY SADDLERING CARBINE IN .50 RIMFIRE

20” barrel, minty bore, 99% barrel blue and receiver case colors remaining, considerable case colors intact on buttplate as well. Excellent walnut had extra figure, all original varnish intact. Virtually As-New condition! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 5,950

(4180-13-663) WHITNEY ARMS CO. SADDLERING CARBINE .44 CALIBER

Unusual caliber on a large frame example. VG+ bore, metal is a dark gray plum pati coloration, VG wood, correct rifle buttplate; trapdoor for cleaning rod. e

A $ 3,275

(4178-9-589) DAISY NO. 11 MODEL 29 LEVER ACTION BB GUN IN .350 SHOT

Nice condition, retains most shiny nickel and varnish. It’s got oooomph too! e

A $ 235

(MR352-10-565) MOSSBERG MODEL 479 CUT-AWAY .30 CALIBER WITH CUT DOWN BAAREL, MAG TUBE AND STOCK

Extremely rare. VG condition with some handling marks. e

A $ 475

(LM-10-591) FACTORY ENGRAVED WHITNEY KENNEDY LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .44-40.

Original 24” full octagon barrel, full length magazine tube, original sights. Original checkered deluxe straight grain walnut stocks are in excellent condition with a considerable amount of original varnish remaining; rifle style buttplate. Receiver is very nicely engraved in floral scrolls with a fair amount of coverage; very well executed. The back part of the barrel has been engraved as well going up about an inch or so onto the flats. Only several of these Kennedy’s were ever factory engraved and this is better than the other ones that I’ve seen. All original and extremely rare. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 24,500

(MR341-12-531) BULLARD FACTORY ENGRAVED PRESENTATION RIFLE IN CALIBER 45

Original 28” full round barrel, full length magazine tube. Original straight stock fancy deluxe burl wood is in excellent condition with most original high gloss lacquer finish remaining; rifle style buttplate. Overall metal is excellent with 90% original blue, thinning somewhat and starting to tone. Original sights include a ladder rear and a folding vernier tang. Engraved on the receiver: ‘To Fred Sutcliff By His Friends’, surrounded by a floral motif pattern-very well done. Extremely scarce little gun; there’s only a few Bullards that are known to be engraved. Excellent inside and out. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 21,000

(10-601) PAGE LEWIS MODEL D RIFLE IN CALIBER .22 LR

Nice bore, 20” round barrel, bolt action single shot. 60% blue, the balance is a plum blue patina coloration, nice wood. e

M $ 175

(R132-13-505) ‘MERWIN & HULBERT & CO. JUNIOR’ MARKED TAKEDOWN RIFLE IN .22 CALIBER

22” round barrel, Made by Hopkins & Allen. Good bore, smooth clean metal has turned an even plummish blue patina coloration, solid wrist repair, wood lightly sanded, varnish added, good bore. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 375

(MR365-10-590) BURGESS 3RD MODEL SRC

In superb condition with virtually all original finish remaining; there’s at least 99% bright, sparkly, vivid blue showing. Original wood is in exc+ condition, original saddlering, mint bore, correct sights. Excellent inside and out; hard to improve upon this one. Pictured in Maxwell’s Lever Action book and is listed as the only one that was made. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 21,500

(MR344-12-525) BULLARD SINGLE SHOT RIFLE

Marked .38-55 but it has been relined to a .45-70 Caliber. Excellent bore, the 28” full octagon barrel retains 85-90% lustrous blue, considerable case colors remain on the frame, tunnel style front globe sight, rear filler blanks and Lyman tang sight. Very nice walnut retains most original varnish, forearm missing small chip in the schnabel area, buttstock has a short crack near the correct Bullard hardrubber buttplate which has a short crack also. Serpentine lever. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 4,750

(MR342-12-528) LARGE FRAME BULLARD MODEL 1886 RIFLE IN .50-115

24” full round barrel, original 13” magazine, minty-mirror bore, 90% darkening barrel and magazine blue, just beginning to turn, receiver finish has mostly dimmed to a soft dark gray plum patina coloration. Fine forearm, VG buttstock very lightly cleaned, hardrubber buttplate. Fine, rare gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 9,500

(R112-9-710) COMPOSITE ROLLING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT RIFLE IN .45-70

Heavy No. 1 size action retains nearly all of it's re-blue, 28" half octagon Numrich Arms barrel retains all original blue, fine bore, VG replacement stocks, crescent buttplate is a gray patina coloration. Should make a great shooter. e

A $ 750

(MR276-13-507) HOPKINS & ALLEN FALLING BLOCK TAKE DOWN RIFLE IN CALIBER .32 RF

24” octagon barrel, bright shiny bore with very few pits, original sights, 50-60% barrel blue-the balance turning a plummish coloration, 75% case colors on the receiver, 80% blue on buttplate, most all original varnish on nice walnut. e

A $ 975

(M4-238-13-661) FACTORY ENGRAVED EVANS PRESENTATION RIFLE

Engraved by Nimschke. Original 30” full octagon bbl, mint bore. Oriinal sights include a globe front and a folding ladder rear. Original fancy grade wood is in excellent+ condtion with most the original varnish. Overall gun is in extremely fine condition retaining virtually all the original barrel blue; receiver and buttplate are nickel plated-98% bright shiny nickel remaining on the receiver; 75% on the buttplate. Receiver is elaborately engraved in Nimschke’s usual floral patterns with the name ‘James Barbour’ in a ribbon on the side. Beautifully done-excellent inside and out. Probably the finest example of an engraved Evans Sporting Rifle known-there are some elaborate ones made in a musket form, but not in a sporting rifle. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 37,500

(MR307-10-598) U.S. MODEL 1819 CONVERSION HALL MUSKET IN .52 CALIBER

32-1/2” barrel, 3 barrel bands, breech block marked ‘J.H. Hall/H. Ferry/U.S. 1851’. Metal is a gray brown coloration, wood is generally VG. A number of these were converted by the Confederate States. Complete with cleaning rod. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,100

(MR235a-10-599) HARPERS FERRY CONVERSION RIFLE

Breech block marked ‘J.H. Hall, H. Ferry, US, 1937’. Very nice condition-smooth, clean metal is an even blue plum patina coloration, great wood, nice markings, original sling rings and cleaning rod. e

A $ 3,750

(10-561) MAYNARD MODEL 1873 IMPROVED TARGET RIFLE NO. 9 IN .35-30 CALIBER

26” barrel, VG+ bore, metal is a plum blue gray patina coloration, nice markings. Correct sights include the elevating tang peep, VG+ nicely figured walnut retaining most original varnish. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,975

(MR240-10-594) WHITNEY ARMS COMPANY SPORTING RIFLE IN .44 CALIBER

24” full round barrel, full length magazine tube, fine+ bore-bright and shiny. Generally in extraordinary condition except for tiny scattered flake type spots from some bad storage. 75-80% lustrous barrel blue, 30% mag blue-the balance is turning plum blue coloration; lever and right side of receiver retain 80% shiny blue, the balance turning plum blue; left side receiver is 50% blue-balance plum gray. Excellent traces of case colors on hammer and lever, original sights, trapdoor crescent buttplate. Excellent extra figured walnut with virtually all original varnish remaining. This example has seen minimal usage. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 3,950

(R107-9-687) HUSQVARNA ROLLING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE IN .68 CALIBER WITH STRAIGHT RIFLING

35-1/2” part round, part octagon barrel. Fine overall condition with 90% lustrous barrel blue, 40% case colors on the frame. Most varnish remains on straight gripped checkered buttstock, cheekpiece and steel shotgun style buttplate, original sights. Interesting gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,950

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