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SMOF7805 - HANDSOME U.S. RIFLE M1917 EDDYSTONE SERIAL NUMBER 677893 CALIBER 30-06 WITH ALL MATCHING PARTS When the U.S entered the First World War in April 1917 the number of rifles available to equip the expanded military was insufficient. The ordnance department realized that two private firearms manufacturers (Winchester, Remington, and the Eddystone subsidiary of Remington) had been making a service rifle for British Army, and had nearly completed this contract. There was intense pressure for rifles for the new draftees so the ordnance department approached these manufactures and asked them to convert their existing tooling and make the British designed rifle for our 30-06 cartridge. This was done and all three plants were in full production by the fall of 1917. The rifle was designated U.S. Rifle, Model 1917, but was commonly called the Enfield because of its British origins. The rifle was longer than the U.S. designed Model 1903, and the balance was not as good. But the action was stronger, and the rifle more accurate straight from the factory than the Model 1903. Over 70% of our troops who served in France carried this rifle, and it is claimed that Sergeant Alvin York won the Medal of Honor with a Model 1917 made by Eddystone. After the war most of the Model 1917`s were arsenal reworked and put into storage. When World War II broke out we provided M1917`s to many of our allies and also our own troops until the M1 Garand became available. After World War II many M1917`s were sold to civilians by the Government, and became the basis for custom magnum actions.

The makers stamped their names on the receiver. Eddystone made the most with about 1.6 million rifles completed by the November 1918. Winchester and Remington made about 500,000 each.

This rifle was made at Eddystone Arms factory in Eddystone, Pennsylvania. The bluing would rate about 95% + with some wear in areas from typical handling and use. The stock has a small repair near the butt plate. All of the parts including the barrel, bolt and stock are marked with correct Eddystone "E" marks. Bore is bright and has strong rifling. ME reading is a 2. No import mark. Overall an excellent example of a Model 1917 that is still in original condition. $1295.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF7750 - WWII U.S. RIFLE M1 GARAND MADE BY SPRINGFIELD ARMORY IN JUNE OF 1945 SERIAL NUMBER 3850260. The U.S. military began exploring semi-automatic rifles shortly after the end of World War I and a number of designs were submitted for testing including a toggle locked rifle similar in action to a Luger pistol, invented by Pederson, of Pederson devise fame. John Garand developed a gas operated rifle in caliber 276, and it was adopted by the military, but he was directed by the U.S. Chief of Staff, Douglas MacArthur, to change the caliber to 30 06. The new rifle was designated as Rifle M1 by the military, but it was usually called the Garand after its inventor. The U.S. Rifle M1 proved to be extremely sturdy and reliable, and it made the U.S. Army the only major power in World War II whose front line troops were armed with a semi-automatic rifle. Over 4 million U.S. Rifle M1 rifles were produced.

After end of the war almost all of 4 million M1 Garands went through arsenal rework. Because of this rebuild/refurbishing program it is extremely rare to find WWII vintage rifles with correct parts. Nearly all parts were marked with numbers showing the drawing, revision, and maker, and as designs were improved the new parts were fed into the assembly and overhaul systems. Some guides (such as Scott Duff`s excellent books) have samples of the markings on select rifles believed to be unchanged which are useful guides. But, assembly used what was on hand, and sometimes old and new parts were used concurrently off "the top of the pile" so the guides need to be used a guides, and do not go changing stuff that is close to match the book, when such parts may be what was actually in use. One exception is that much newer parts (from Korean War makers) cannot be considered original on a WW2 produced rifle, and early WW2 parts were seldom assembled on new rifles during the 1950s. Of course, thanks to "interchangeable parts" it is correct to find parts on overhauled rifles with any imaginable combination of makers and vintage, as long as the parts were serviceable. And, in the field troops commonly stripped the rifles and threw parts in piles and grabbed them at random when cleaning guns in a unit. Great for combat use, but collectors are not happy with the results.

This rifle was made in June of 1945 and the barrel is a Springfield production dated 6 45. The bore is bright with sharp riflings. Throat erosion is rated at 4 and muzzle is rated at about 1.5. All parts are of wartime Springfield manufacture. Desirable war time features such as the lock bar sights are present. The stock has a boxed "S. A. / N.F.R" (Springfield Armory / Norman F. Ramsey) and crossed cannon cartouche. The small crossed cannon cartouche is present on the bottom of the pistol grip as well. The finish would rate conservatively at 95% plus.

This rifle is an excellent example of a war time Springfield M1. The challenge is doubled for the discerning collector who wishes to not only enjoy the aesthetics and history of their rifle, but the use of it as well. This rifle has lower than average TE and ME ratings, so we expect that it would make an excellent shooter (as a reminder, all guns are sold as collector`s items only and must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing). $2495.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF7554 - U.S. RIFLE CALIBER .30 M1 GARAND- CONVERSION TO .308 Serial number2434776. Made at Springfield Armory in Massachusetts during WW2 in .30-06 caliber. After the worst Secretary of Defense ever, Robert McNamara, closed Springfield Armory, the name was no longer being used by the government. So, in 1974, Robert Reese of Genseo started using the name "Springfield Armory, Inc." for his business. Initially it was basically a military surplus operation, then he acquired inventory and tooling from a guy in Texas who had been making semi- auto versions of the M14, and Reese began making the M1A, and eventually also complete M1 Garand rifles. Over the years, the company passed to his sons, and the family is still involved in the business, which now includes a wide variety of handguns and longarms. In 2022 they consolidated their manufacturing operations in a new 200,000 square foot state of the art facility in Geneseo.

This is one of commercial Springfield Armory`s early guns, with an original military receiver, NOT a cut and rewelded one, or commercial copy, but a genuine surplus G.I. receiver. The barrel on this rifle is stamped GENESEO, IL and 308 on the right side, and it is probably from the early years of Reese`s business. The barrel has six groove rifling which appears to be a faster twist than that used on the .30-06. Bore is excellent plus, bright and sharp. The muzzle gauges .5 which is very tight. An aluminum filler block marked 308 has been added to the front of the magazine well to preclude accidentally trying to load a clip of .30-06 cartridges. All other parts appear to be U.S. military of various vintage, but "parts is parts" as far as functioning goes. Exterior finish is about 95% except for the gas cylinder and front sight with about 50%. Birch stock has traces of DOD acceptance stamp. Toe of the stock is a bit worn and the trigger guard clamping of the action to the stock is not real tight, so a slight shim or glass bedding would probably improve accuracy. It is what it is, and will surely meet the needs of someone looking for a Garand restoration project, or a Garand in.308 to shoot. We sell all firearms as collector items only and they must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing, but we do not see any reason this would not be approved. $750.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF7836 - EXCELLENT U.S. MODEL 1903A3 MADE BY SMITH CORONA SERIAL NUMBER 4792436 CALIBER 30-06. The U.S. Model 1903 was the standard service rifle of the U.S. military from 1903 till the late 1930`s with well over one million produced. The action owes much to the German Mauser Gewehr 98, but also has some unique features including a magazine cutoff to hold 5 shoots in reserve till the enemy charged. After the disaster at Dunkirk in June 1940, the British approached Remington Arms Company about making a Model 1903 in caliber 303 to reequip their army. The U.S. government released the Model 1903 tooling from the Rock Island Arsenal to Remington, and two prototype Model 1903 rifles in 303 were made. (They can be seen at the Firearms Museum in Cody, Wyoming.) But with the U.S. heading for war, the Army commissioned Remington to restart manufacture of the Model 1903, with the first rifles turned out in October 1941. Between October 1941 and January 1943 Remington produced about 330,000 Model 1903 rifles. Remington made numerous changes to speed manufacture and by early 1942 the rifle was called the U.S. rifle 1903 Modified. These included changing the barrel bands, sling swivels, butt plate, and trigger guard from machined to stamped. When the rear sight was moved from the area in front of the receiver to the rear receiver bridge the rifle`s designation was changed from Model 1903 Modified to Model 1903A3. The production of the 1903A3 was phased in between December 1942 and January 1943, and about 700,000 were made when production ceased in early 1944.

Because of the need for rifles Smith Corona, one of the largest typewriter makers in the U.S. also received a contract to make the M1903A3, and produced about 250,000. Their first rifles were produced in late 1942 and production was continued till early 1944. They are the rarer of the two makers, and much sought after by military collectors.

This rifle was made during the summer of 1943. The barrel is a four groove and in excellent condition,it is bright and shiny with strong lands and grooves. The rifle has the correct Parkerized grayish-green finish seen on many Smith Corona rifles. Finish on the receiver, barrel, barrel bands, and trigger guard is over 95%. All parts on this rifle are matching Smith Corona. The stock has nice clear cartouches. This rifle is an overall excellent example of a Smith Corona 1903A3. $1295.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7752 - EXCELLENT U.S. M1 CARBINE MADE BY IBM SERIAL NUMBER 3927897. With the adoption of the U.S. Model 1903 rifle the United States Army was one of the first in the world to abandon the concept of a short rifle usually called a carbine for use by cavalry, artillery, etc., and a long rifle for use by infantry. The developments of smokeless powder had made this possible. But doubts still persisted about the wisdom of this decision. Large numbers of personnel in support roles (cooks, clerks, truck drivers, etc.) had been given the U.S. Model 1911 pistol during World War I, and most had difficulty obtaining any competence with it.

In 1940 with war already underway in Europe the U.S. decided to develop a semiautomatic carbine firing a round intermediate between a pistol and rifle to arm these support personnel. Winchester won the design competition, but could not meet the anticipated production schedule of several million carbines, so nine other manufactures were recruited. None had prior experience with firearms manufacturing, but most had experience with precision machining of metal. Two were typewriter/adding machine companies, Underwood and IBM, one a juke box manufacturing company, Rockola, and several were automotive parts manufacturers, Inland, Standard Products, and Saginaw. This system of manufacture was so successful that over 5 million carbines were produced well ahead of the original schedule.

The International Business Machine Company (IBM) was known for it`s adding machines long before there was such a thing as a computer. IBM was one of the companies selected to manufacture the M1 Carbine. They produced about 346,000 of the 5,000,000 made. They also made barrels for a number of the manufacturers. Because of IBM`s subsequent fame as giant in the computer world their carbines are one of the most sought after.

This is a handsome example, it has an excellent bore and over 95% original finish remaining. The stock has correct IBM markings on the left hand side. The right hand side of the stock is clearly stamped with the crossed cannons U.S. ordinance stamp.

This is a very nice carbine with most of the parts including the bolt, extractor, firing pin, hammer, operating slide, receiver, recoil plate, sear, trigger, trigger housing, handguard and stock bearing the correct IBM markings. IBM is the third most scarce of the nine makers of M1 Carbines, producing only about 5.7% (about 346,500 carbines) of the 6.2 million carbines made. Only Standard Products and Rock-Ola made fewer. $1995.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7788 - HANDSOME WWII U.S. RIFLE M1 GARAND MADE BY SPRINGFIELD ARMORY IN 1944 SERIAL NUMBER 2649675. The U.S. military began exploring semi-automatic rifles shortly after the end of World War I and a number of designs were submitted for testing including a toggle locked rifle similar in action to a Luger pistol, invented by Pederson, of Pederson device fame. John Garand developed a gas operated rifle in caliber 276, but he was directed by the U.S. Chief of Staff, Douglas MacArthur, to change the caliber to 30 06 as the army had huge stockpiles of .30-06 ammo. The new rifle was adopted and designated as U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30 M1 by the Army, but it was usually called the Garand after its inventor. The M1 Rifle proved to be extremely sturdy and reliable, and it made the U.S. Army the only major power in World War II with the majority of their front line troops were armed with a semi-automatic rifle. Over 4 million U.S. Rifle M1 rifles were produced.

After end of the war almost all of 4 million M1 Garands went through arsenal rework. Because of this rebuild/refurbishing program it is extremely rare to find WWII vintage rifles with correct parts. Nearly all parts were marked with numbers showing the drawing, revision, and maker, and as designs were improved the new parts were fed into the assembly and overhaul systems. Some guides (such as Scott Duff`s excellent books) have samples of the markings on select rifles believed to be unchanged which are useful guides. But, assembly used what was on hand, and sometimes old and new parts were used concurrently off "the top of the pile" so the guides need to be used a guides, and do not go changing stuff that is close to match the book, when such parts may be what was actually in use. One exception is that much newer parts (from Korean War makers) cannot be considered original on a WW2 produced rifle, and early WW2 parts were seldom assembled on new rifles during the 1950s. Of course, thanks to "interchangeable parts" it is correct to find parts on overhauled rifles with any imaginable combination of makers and vintage, as long as the parts were serviceable. And, in the field troops commonly stripped the rifles and threw parts in piles and grabbed them at random when cleaning guns in a unit. Great for combat use, but collectors are not happy with the results.

This rifle was made in 1944 and the barrel is a Springfield production dated 11 44. The bore is bright with sharp riflings. All parts are of correct wartime Springfield manufacture. Desirable war time features such as the lock bar sights are present. The stock has a boxed "S. A. / G.A.W." (Springfield Armory /George A. Woody) and crossed cannon cartouche. The small crossed cannon cartouche is present on the bottom of the pistol grip as well. The right hand side of the stock had what is probably a rack number "U/53" The finish would rate conservatively at 95% plus. $2495.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7769 - RARE WWII U.S. RIFLE M1 GARAND MADE BY WINCHESTER APRIL OF 1943 SERIAL NUMBER 1317731 WITH ALL CORRECT WINCHESTER PARTS INCLUDING THE BARREL (EXCEPT FOR THE STOCK). The U.S. military began exploring semi-automatic rifles shortly after the end of World War I and a number of designs were submitted for testing including a toggle locked rifle similar in action to a Luger pistol, invented by Pederson, of Pederson devise fame. John Garand developed a gas operated rifle in caliber 276, and it was adopted by the military, but he was directed by the U.S. Chief of Staff, Douglas MacArthur, to change the caliber to 30 06. The new rifle was designated as Rifle M1 by the military, but it was usually called the Garand after its inventor. The U.S. Rifle M1 proved to be extremely sturdy and reliable, and it made the U.S. Army the only major power in World War II whose front line troops were armed with a semi-automatic rifle. Over 4 million U.S. Rifle M1 rifles were produced.

In April of 1939 the Winchester Repeating Arms company received an order to produce 500 M1 Garand rifles. Winchester continued production of the M1 rifle until shortly after the surrender of Germany in May of 1945. Production of the M1 rifle at Winchester was 513,880 units, equaling only thirteen percent of total production during the Second World War.

The United States retired the M1 Garand in 1958. After the adoption of the M14 the Garand was offered as foreign aid to friendly nations who desired to avoid a Communist way of life. Armorers in charge of maintaining these rifles were more concerned with the functionality of the rifle than its originality, and parts were updated or changed out as continued use took its toll. Because of this, it is extremely rare to find WWII vintage rifles with correct parts.

This rifle was made in April of 1943, the barrel has the correct top markings "D35448W.R.A." and Winchester proof stamp on the side. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. All of the other parts except for the stock including the trigger housing, trigger guard, safety, hammer, op rod, and bolt are manufactured by Winchester. Finish would rate conservatively at 95% plus. No import mark is present. The stock has an arsenal repair in the floorplate area.

This rifle is an excellent example of a Winchester M1 Garand. Winchester rifles are considered to be the most desirable maker of the M1 Garand by many collectors, and are scarcely encountered in the wild. $4500.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7636 - EXCELLENT U.S. MODEL 1903A3 RIFLE REMINGTON SERIAL NUMBER 4134177 BARREL DATE 2-44 CALIBER 30-06 The U.S. Model 1903 was the standard service rifle of the U.S. military from 1903 till the late 1930's with well over one million produced. The action owes much to the German Mauser Gewehr 98, but also has some unique features including a magazine cutoff to hold 5 shoots in reserve till the enemy charged. After the disaster at Dunkirk in June 1940, the British approached Remington Arms Company about making a Model 1903 in caliber 303 to reequip their army. The U.S. government released the Model 1903 tooling from the Rock Island Arsenal to Remington, and two prototype Model 1903 rifles in 303 were made. (They can be seen at the Firearms Museum in Cody, Wyoming.) But with the U.S. heading for war, the Army commissioned Remington to restart manufacture of the Model 1903, with the first rifles turned out in October 1941. Between October 1941 and January 1943 Remington produced about 330,000 Model 1903 rifles. Remington made numerous changes to speed manufacture and by early 1942 the rifle was called the U.S. rifle 1903 Modified. These included changing the barrel bands, sling swivels, buttplate, and triggerguard from machined to stamped. When the rear sight was moved from the area in front of the receiver to the rear receiver bridge the rifle?s designation was changed from Model 1903 Modified to Model 1903A3. The production of the 1903A3 was phased in between December 1942 and January 1943, and about 700,000 were made when production ceased in early 1944.

This is an excellent rifle, the greenish-gray Parkerized finish would rate about 95% + with a little bit of wear on a few high points. The barrel is the standard 2 groove and is bright and shiny with crisp riflings and an excellent throat erosion reading of pmly .5. All of the parts are correct for those manufactured by Remington. The small parts have the correct blued finish. The stock has been lightly sanded but he cartouches and markings are still visible. $1250.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7820 - 1251 U.S. MODEL 1898 .30-40 KRAG RIFLE- NICE! Serial number 252323 made in 1900 with good JSA over 1900 cartouche. Bore is about good, dark in the grooves but may clean better. A nice honest all correct and matching rifle with rear sight upgraded from 1898 to 1902 (with the fold up peep on the back) during period of use. Receiver parts retain about 80% of the mottled gray-black case hardened finish, and about 90-95% blue finish remains on most other blued parts, showing normal wear patterns, but a lot nicer deep blue color than most which have turned sort of plum. As usual, the buttplate has almost no finish, and some rust. Walnut stock and handguard have never been sanded, and have the usual assorted dings and bruises of an issued martial arm now 123 years old, but nothing bad. Rack number 280 stamped on the toe and top of the wrist, good cartouche and circle P. No specific usage history on this number but it is typical of those used by some troops I the Spanish American war and most in the Philippines afterwards. The Krag was a our first bolt action smokeless powder repeating rifle widely used by all services, and a key milestone in Springfield or U.S. martial long arms history. The .30-40 Krag is an excellent cartridge, and these have a nice smooth action and I enjoy shooting them. We sell all guns as collector items only and they must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing, but I do not see anything that would make me hesitate to shoot it myself. Not quite minty, but a well above average Krag with nice finish. Comes with cleaning rod and oiler in the butt, which usually sell for about $85 loose. C&R eligible. $1295.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7779 - 1188 U.S. RIFLE CALIBER .30 M1 GARAND- SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1954- SUPERB BORE- NEAR MINTY Serial number 5437066 with correct original SA 10-54 dated barrel, which gauges just under 3 at the breech and less than 1 at the muzzle, basically as new. Bore is sharp and mirror bright. Totally unmessed with, everything is correct and original on this rifle, undoubtedly an old DCM or early CMP sale rifle. About 97-98% original dark gray green parkerize finish remains, except the bolt which is lighter grayish shade. Very slight finish wear on sharp edges and from cycling the action. Wood is unsanded with sharp DOD acceptance cartouche and circle P and just the original linseed oil finish. Wood has a dozen or so assorted mostly minor dings and bruises and one light Bubba "tap the clip on the stock to make sure they are all seated" set of marks. No rebuild or import marks. Just a really great example of a 1954 made rifle, when they were at their peak quality wise, with no urgency to fight a war, or lackadaisical "who cares, we are going to shut down" attitudes. Every gun collector needs a nice Garand in their collection, and more serious collectors need one from each of the four makers, and a couple of different Springfield made rifles from early, WW2, Korea and later periods. Not restored or dinked with in any way, with just enough wear on this one you won`t feel bad about maybe taking it out shooting a few times to appreciate and understand what General George S. Patton called "the greatest battle implement ever devised." $2350.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7735 - COLT MODEL AR-15 IN 223 SERIAL NUMBER SP174294, MANUFACTURED IN 1978. This rifle features a bird cage flash hider, bayonet lug, 20 inch Chrome lined barrel (barrel is marked "C MP CROME BORE"), triangular forearm, no forward assist or brass deflector. The black finish on this gun is a strong 97% + with slight surface marks. The stock and forearm are also rated a very strong 98%. The bore is bright and shiny. The mechanics function flawlessly. The carry handle has a small bit missing near the rear sight but this does not affect function. Also include is one 20- round Colt magazine. $1795.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7588 - WW2 U.S. MILITARY REMINGTON MODEL 11 SEMI-AUTO 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN- Serial number 469387, with 30 inch full choke barrel. Sharp ordnance wheel cartouche on left side of the butt stock. "U.S. [ordnance bomb]" on the left side of the receiver, but not "MILITARY FINISH" as found on some. (You really need BOTH variations, don`t you?)

Nearly 60,000 Remington Model 11 shotguns were purchased for military use during WW2. Some were short barreled riot guns for use by guards, but many were 28 or 30 inch guns used to train aircrews and AA gunners in shooting at moving targets. This was made in June 1942, according to the Remington factory serial number notebook.

This has a 30 inch full choke barrel which is not serial numbered, and has the Remington date code on the bottom ESS for October 1947 manufacture. It is likely that the gun was originally a riot gun with 20 inch barrel, numbered to the gun and with a U.S. [ordnance bomb] on the top of the barrel. As the no longer needed riot guns hit the surplus market post WW2 many had choke tube or Cutts compensators or new barrels installed to make the guns more suitable for sporting purposes. Except for the lack of the military marks on the top of the barrel, this is exactly the same as the long barrel training shotguns delivered during WW2.

The semi-auto guns were preferred for gunnery training as they allowed the shooter to concentrate on aiming and firing without messing around working a pump action, and allowed several quick shots, much like the .50 BMG they would use in their aircraft. This is an excellent example of this desirable US Military shotgun with about 90-95% original blue finish. The stock has lot of the original varnish finish, with assorted scrapes and dings of a used training or hunting gun. The buttplate is the correct brown plastic REMINGTON type, and it has never been cut back or had a recoil pad installed. There are three small cracks on the left front of the butt stock where it fits the receiver, but they don`t seem to hurt anything. A good example of a WW2 U.S. military training shotgun very reasonably priced due to the changed barrel. You could return it to riot configuration by adding a US marked riot barrel, if you like. The Model 11, designed by John M. Browning was about the only really reliable and successful semi-auto shotgun from about 1905 to the 1960s, sold under the Remington brand, or made by FN as the Browning Auto-5, or Savage as the Model 720.

For an excellent history of the Model 11 in WW2, see:

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/the-remington-model-11-sportsman-in-world-war- ii/ $495.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7454 - 13546 - WINCHESTER MODEL 12 SHOTGUN 12 GA, 30" WITH ORIGINAL 1945 MILTARY SALES PAPERS TO ARMY NURSE - Serial number 932592, made in 1941. 30 inch full choke barrel. These were mainly used for training aerial gunners on how to hit moving targets, a vital military need, although not as sexy as guns issued for direct combat. Even before the official end of WW2 the military began selling off the massive stockpiles of military equipment on hand, including selling of some firearms, initially to service members and later in bulk quantities at auctions and sales outlets.

U.S. Army Nurse, 2nd LT Lillian C. Olsen purchased this from Ogden Arsenal on October 25, 1945 for the price of $25.88. It is identified as "Shotgun, Winchester Model 1912 12 Gauge Used" with the serial number 932592 in ink on the 8" x 13.5" War Department Shipping Record form. (Very similar to the later 1349 forms used for DCM/CMP sales of government property). On the reverse side a hand written statement was added:

"I certify I have sold weapon named on the reverse side of paper at purchase price $25.88, thereby relinquishing all claims.

Purchaser:

Cpl. Wayne V. Pope Lillian C. Olsen/N-772342"

Also included is the INTRAOFFICE MEMORANDUM showing payment received from 2nd Lt. Lillian C. Olsen service number N772342 of Bushnell General Hospital [in nearby Brigham Cith, Utah] of $25.88 "for the purchase of the following Ordnance Property: Shotgun, Winchester Model 1912 12-gage Sporger [sic] Used"

[See scans of these documents and additional info on Wayne V. Pope (1912-1995) on the attached .pdf file]

Lillian Olsen (1915-1975) was born in Salt Lake City and married Ellis Reid McClure (1878-1961) in Provo, Utah in 1941. McClure was a DVM who worked for the Department of Agriculture inspecting sanitation in the western states and then for the Salt Lake County Health Board. His previous wife had died in 1940, and he lived in Salt Lake City during the WW2 years. Lillian had been working as a hospital cook in 1940, and presumably met Ellis McClure there, and earned professional qualifications for a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps in 1945. Lillian retained her maiden name during military service (not unusual for medical personnel since it easier that getting all their professional qualifications changed over to a new name). The serial number (N-772342) uses the N prefix used to indicate Army Nurse Corps officers.

We will never know if she bought this shotgun for her own use, or did it as a favor for Corporal Pope, who may have been a patient, or a co-worker in her unit at the Bushnell General Hospital, which was one of many huge facilities (over 3,000 beds) treating WW2 military casualties during and after WW2. Nor do we know the date of the sale to CPL Pope, but since he was discharged 14 December 1945, it was likely around that time.

This has a 12 GA, 30 inch full choke barrel with front sight bead, having a mirror bore. Action is nice and smooth. Metal parts have a sorta ugly appearance which is a mix of patina over Parkerizing (applied during its period of military service) over scattered light roughness and original blue finish. There are no U.S. military markings as factory applied on most of the later contracts for trench, riot or training guns. This was undoubtedly one of the guns taken from existing inventory of manufacturers, jobbers or dealers at the start of WW2, and few of those were marked. Forend is solid, and the buttstock is also solid, with a rubber recoil pad added and an oil finish added on top of the original varnish. Only a tiny number of U.S. military shotguns have ANY documented history at all, and this being documented as sold directly from the Army Ordnance office to a U.S. Army Nurse, and then to a fellow soldier is a real oddity, in a very good way. Sale price includes the original documents described above and shown with the scans. $1195.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7456 - 19265 - VERY RARE WW1 (NOT WW2) U.S. MILITARY WINCHESTER MODEL 12 RIOT GUN 12 GAGE - Serial number 174351 made in 1917 per Winchester polishing shop records. Matching serial number on barrel extension of the 20.5" cylinder bore barrel. Bruce Canfield`s excellent "Combat Shotguns" book states that only 600 Model 12 Riot guns were purchased during WW1, a miniscule number compared to any other WW1 or WW2 U.S. military shotgun type.

In my opinion, his Model 12 Riot gun identification info on page 58 is erroneous, based on highly suspect markings shown in the photos (bomb with unified flame adopted in 1936 instead of the pre-1936 multi-fingered flame; sans-serif JSA cartouche font when JSA likely never even stamped any of these). Many WW1 military purchased shotguns were not marked, and I am postiive this is one of them.

Canfield lists a number of Model 12s (type not specified), including some in this serial number range, as being in storage at McCook Field in 1921 on pages 284-285. McCook Field was the Army`s center for aviation development programs during and after WW1, in Dayton, Ohio, near the leading aeroplane experts of the day, the Wright brothers. In 1927 McCook was closed and a much larger base, now Wright-Patterson AFB was built nearby to replace.

This example undoubtedly remained in service (or storage) post-WW1 and was rebuilt in the WW2 era. It has a typical gray-green parkerize refinish, with about 98% remaining, slightly age oned. Buttstock is WW2 era replacement from a trench gun with the butt swivel, and an old oil finish. Looks like the common crack at the wrist is starting, but you really have to look to see it. Hard rubber buttplate has a tiny chip in the toe. Excellent mechanics, and mirror bright bore, A small dent is visible in the bore, about 8" from the muzzle, nothing to interfere with use, but we like to point out any issues. Previous owner added white highlighting in markings. Near excellent as arsenal overhauled during its WW2 service. An exceptionally rare U.S. martial shotgun which has been in John`s collection for many years, but is up for adoption. $4250.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7293 - 9119 - U.S. M12 (HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON MODEL 5200) MILITARY TARGET RIFLE- NEW IN THE BOX- WITH REDFIELD PALMA SIGHT - STILL SEALED WRAPPING! - Serial number AX519879. Flat brand new in the original wrapping in the CMP box just as it left the H&R plant circa 1980. This was a March 1984 sale from the old Director of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM) Program, long before formation of the replacement CMP program. When CMP obtained the remaining inventory of rifles, their policy was to open sealed packages to visually verify the serial number, instead of trusting the packing. That accounts for this rifle still being in the UNOPENED factory sealed wrap, literally untouched by human hands since the day it was packed at the H&R factory.

The CMP description for the H&R M12 described them as:

"This is the military version of the H&R 5200. There were 15,000 of these produced for the U.S. military. These rifles are US stamped. Stock is an oil-finished, hardwood stock. This single shot .22 LR has an overall weight of 11 lbs., a length of 46 inches, an adjustable trigger, solid rubber recoil pad, and a full length accessory rail. Barrel is heavy 28 inch, 6 groove bull barrel equipped with telescopic mounting blocks and is drilled and tapped for Redfield aperture sights. Metal finish is a subdued blue."

The only difference between the military contract M12 and the commercial sale Model 5200 is the civilian 5200 stocks have a high gloss finish and the military M12s have a simple oil finish. There is no difference in the accuracy between the two rifles. The H&R 5200 is a slightly simplified copy of the superb Winchester Model 52D target rifles which had not been made for many years.

This comes with Redfield Palma rear sight and International front sight. These are still in the small shipping box, numbered to the gun, and still taped shut. The superb quality Redfield Palma rear sights are selling for $400 by themselves. Note that the photo showing a rifle outdoors is NOT this rifle, which is still sealed up, but one of its twins sold by CMP and being enjoyed by someone else, so everything should look the same if some ignorant barbarian ever unwraps it. This is an investment grade rifle best left as is. While the CMP sales M12s are around, this is the ONLY still sealed wrap eample we are aware of. For the collector who demands the best. This is a duplicate from John`s personal collection. NOTE- these are NOT C&R eligible and must go to a dealer FFL. $1095.00 (View Picture)

Restoration Projects

SMOF7679 - REMINGTON 700 ACTION The Remington 700 is considered by many to be the most accurate out of the box rifle ever made and the standard by which all other bolt actions are measured by. The Remington 700 action has been the basis for U.S. Marine Corps M40 series sniper rifles for nearly 50 years. This legendary rifle begins with the action and a rock solid receiver. The Remington Model 700 short action receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts and fits all of the standard short action calibers. Bolts come with either .223 or .308 bolt face which fit a wide range of cartridges, so select the action with the bolt to fit your preferred caliber. Most reputable gunsmiths are familiar with the Remington 700 and can help you select from the ton of aftermarket parts and other accessories to build up your custom rifle. All use the 1-1/16"x16 TPI barrel thread, and a recoil lug plate screwed between the barrel and receiver face. These are from the estate of an avid bench rest shooter. Some of the following include the lug, and trigger guard/magazine box, and trigger guard screws and some do not. What you see is what you get.

Serial number G6640753 Short action, .223 bolt face, fluted bolt, Parkerized with trigger and trigger guard complete. Used excellent. $450.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF7494 - PROJECT GUN! REMINGTON MODEL 722 IN .257 ROBERTS SERIAL NUMBER 290075 The Remington Model 722 is a bolt-action rifle that was first introduced by Remington Arms in 1948. It was designed for hunters and target shooters, and was produced in many different calibers.

NOTE ON THESE "PROJECT GUNS": What you see is what you get. All of these probably have missing or damaged parts and must be approved by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Since they have a receiver, all ATF rules apply, and they must ship to an appropriate FFL. All sold "as is" and are non-returnable. SPECIAL INCENTIVE- Buy more than one and shipping for any additional project guns is FREE! If you want the receiver scrapped to avoid the FFL hassles, make us an offer and we will consider scrapping the receiver and selling other parts. $125.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7479 - PROJECT GUN! JC HIGGINS MODEL 30 IN 22 The JC Higgins Model 30 was a bolt-action rifle that was sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co. from the 1950s to the 1960s. It was designed as a reliable and affordable rifle for hunting and sport shooting.

NOTE ON THESE "PROJECT GUNS": What you see is what you get. All of these probably have missing or damaged parts and must be approved by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Since they have a receiver, all ATF rules apply, and they must ship to an appropriate FFL. All sold "as is" and are non-returnable. SPECIAL INCENTIVE- Buy more than one and shipping for any additional project guns is FREE! If you want the receiver scrapped to avoid the FFL hassles, make us an offer and we will consider scrapping the receiver and selling other parts. $45.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7808 - 998 U.S. MODEL 1898 .30-40 KRAG RIFLE ACTION Serial number 222876 made in 1899. This is from John`s parts stash, salvaged from a nice Krag which had been butchered by Bubba for Bambi blasting. The action is complete as shown in the photos. Overall about fine condition with the original gray-black mottled case hardened finish turning plum or worn silvery. Bolt retains much of its original bright polished finish mixed with spotting and staining, but will clean up. Not minty, but above average for Krags today. As found condition needing a good cleaning to remove many decades of dried grease and crud.

There are a lot of otherwise nice Krag rifles which had the receivers ruined by holes for scopes or other atrocities. It would be relatively simple to swap out the actions and end up with a nice rifle or carbine. This is also a great item for someone looking to build up a rifle or carbine for living history use, or even a sporter with the buttery smooth Krag action. You could probably part it out on eBay for less than our price for the complete action. $295.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7526 - PROJECT GUN! WINCHESTER MODEL 67 The classic .22 single shot made by Winchester starting in 1934, with about 383,000 of the 67 and 67A produced before manufacture stopped in 1963.

NOTE ON THESE "PROJECT GUNS": What you see is what you get. All of these probably have missing or damaged parts and must be approved by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Since they have a receiver, all ATF rules apply, and they must ship to an appropriate FFL. All sold "as is" and are non-returnable. SPECIAL INCENTIVE- Buy more than one and shipping for any additional project guns is FREE! If you want the receiver scrapped to avoid the FFL hassles, make us an offer and we will consider scrapping the receiver and selling other parts. $75.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** SMOF7481 - PROJECT GUN! MONGERMORY WARD MODEL 1929 SUPER DREADNAUGHT SHOTGUN IN 12 GA Montgomery Ward was a large department store chain in the United States that sold a variety of products, including firearms. "Dreadnought" is a term that has been used to describe a type of large, heavily-armed battleship, Montgomery Ward may have referred to a particular model of shotgun as a "Super Dreadnought" as a way of describing its large size, power, and durability.

NOTE ON THESE "PROJECT GUNS": What you see is what you get. All of these probably have missing or damaged parts and must be approved by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Since they have a receiver, all ATF rules apply, and they must ship to an appropriate FFL. All sold "as is" and are non-returnable. SPECIAL INCENTIVE- Buy more than one and shipping for any additional project guns is FREE! If you want the receiver scrapped to avoid the FFL hassles, make us an offer and we will consider scrapping the receiver and selling other parts. $65.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF7680 - REMINGTON 700 ACTION The Remington 700 is considered by many to be the most accurate out of the box rifle ever made and the standard by which all other bolt actions are measured by. The Remington 700 action has been the basis for U.S. Marine Corps M40 series sniper rifles for nearly 50 years. This legendary rifle begins with the action and a rock solid receiver. The Remington Model 700 short action receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts and fits all of the standard short action calibers. Bolts come with either .223 or .308 bolt face which fit a wide range of cartridges, so select the action with the bolt to fit your preferred caliber. Most reputable gunsmiths are familiar with the Remington 700 and can help you select from the ton of aftermarket parts and other accessories to build up your custom rifle. All use the 1-1/16"x16 TPI barrel thread, and a recoil lug plate screwed between the barrel and receiver face. These are from the estate of an avid bench rest shooter. Some of the following include the lug, and trigger guard/magazine box, and trigger guard screws and some do not. What you see is what you get.

Serial number RR9111C Short action, .223 bolt face, Parkerized. Trigger guard assembly included. Rifle Basix ERV-3K trigger included but not installed (instructions included) this trigger is adjustable from 4 to 20 ounces for target or varmint shooting and is factory set to break at 5 to 7 ounces. Couple of dings on the left front of the receiver, otherwise appears to be near new. $450.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7510 - PROJECT GUN! SPRINGFIELD MODEL 15 IN 22 The Springfield Model 15 in 22 is a .22 caliber rifle that was first produced probably in the 1930s. It was a popular firearm for hunting, target shooting, and plinking due to its accuracy and reliability.

NOTE ON THESE "PROJECT GUNS": What you see is what you get. All of these probably have missing or damaged parts and must be approved by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Since they have a receiver, all ATF rules apply, and they must ship to an appropriate FFL. All sold "as is" and are non-returnable. SPECIAL INCENTIVE- Buy more than one and shipping for any additional project guns is FREE! If you want the receiver scrapped to avoid the FFL hassles, make us an offer and we will consider scrapping the receiver and selling other parts. $45.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7529 - PROJECT GUN! WINCHESTER MODEL 74 IN 22 LR SERIAL NUMBER 221458A MANUFACTURED IN 1948 The Winchester Model 74 semi-automatic rifle was produced by Winchester Repeating Arms Company from 1939 to 1955. It was designed as a successor to the earlier Winchester Model 63, which had been in production since 1933.

NOTE ON THESE "PROJECT GUNS": What you see is what you get. All of these probably have missing or damaged parts and must be approved by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Since they have a receiver, all ATF rules apply, and they must ship to an appropriate FFL. All sold "as is" and are non-returnable. SPECIAL INCENTIVE- Buy more than one and shipping for any additional project guns is FREE! If you want the receiver scrapped to avoid the FFL hassles, make us an offer and we will consider scrapping the receiver and selling other parts. $75.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7523 - PROJECT GUN! WINCHESTER MODEL 1902 .22 RIFLE The Winchester 1902 is a vintage rifle that was manufactured from 1902 to 1931. It is a bolt-action single- shot rifle that is chambered in .22 caliber. The Winchester 1902 was a popular rifle for hunting small game and plinking, and it remains a sought-after collector`s item for enthusiasts of vintage firearms.

NOTE ON THESE "PROJECT GUNS": What you see is what you get. All of these probably have missing or damaged parts and must be approved by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Since they have a receiver, all ATF rules apply, and they must ship to an appropriate FFL. All sold "as is" and are non-returnable. SPECIAL INCENTIVE- Buy more than one and shipping for any additional project guns is FREE! If you want the receiver scrapped to avoid the FFL hassles, make us an offer and we will consider scrapping the receiver and selling other parts. $225.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7530 - PROJECT GUN! WINCHESTER MODEL 75 SPORTER (1940) RESTORATION PROJECT (MISSING BOLT) Serial number 11096 made in 1940. Easily identified by the figured wood in the walnut stock, checkered wrist and forend, and "SPORTING" marking on the trigger guard. When new, these were beautiful guns, as well as extremely accurate, based on the Model 75 target rifle.

Having successful sales of their top of the line Model 52 .22 target rifles in a "sporting rifle" configuration, they introduced a Model 75 sporter in 1939. This was designed for handier field use. It had a shorter (23.5 inch), slimmer barrel, a hand-checkered lighter-weight stock, and one-inch sling swivels. The action and barrel received the identical care lavished on its big brother target rifle. The stock had a specially designed "shotgun" butt and steel buttplate and a pistol grip with a hard rubber cap and a semi-beavertail forearm. The walnut stock was nicely finished. The 5-round magazine was the same as was used in most Winchester .22 bolt action rifles (69, 75 and 52). Sight options were the Winchester number 32 open rear sight on the barrel, or a Lyman number 57-E micrometer receiver sight. The front sight was a metallic bead on a ramp integral with the barrel, and included a sight cover. Weight was an easy-to-carry 5 pounds, 8 ounces.

The "Sporting" Model 75s are pretty hard to find and even more so in the pre-war era. The bore of this rifle is bright and shiny with strong lands and grooves, find a bolt, fix a few stock boo boos, and refinish the wood and metal and you will have a representative example to enjoy at a reasonable price.

NOTE ON THESE "PROJECT GUNS": What you see is what you get. All of these probably have missing or damaged parts and must be approved by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Since they have a receiver, all ATF rules apply, and they must ship to an appropriate FFL. All sold "as is" and are non-returnable. SPECIAL INCENTIVE- Buy more than one and shipping for any additional project guns is FREE! If you want the receiver scrapped to avoid the FFL hassles, make us an offer and we will consider scrapping the receiver and selling other parts. $275.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7682 - HAVERKAMP PRECISION MODEL LV40 ACTION- BLUED Serial number 0314 with .308 caliber bolt face and deeply fluted bolt body.?This is a solid bottom single shot design which eliminates the recoil lug ring between the barrel and receiver as used on the Remington 700 design.?These are 1.40 diameter receivers, slightly larger than the 1.35" diameter of the Remington 700 receivers, but have the same 6.50 inch spacing on the action screws, and stocks for the short action 700 can be used with minimal adjustments.?The nose of the receiver is .200 longer for greater barrel support.?This has the extra cost optional push type bolt release.?The aluminum trigger hanger piece got lost in an estate situation, and we are checking on availability of a replacement, but a machinist can make one if needed.?Appears to be new, never assembled into a complete rifle.?Retail on these was about $900.

https://www.accurateshooter.com/gear-reviews/custom-actions/

HAVERKAMP

Haverkamp Precision is a relatively new entrant into the custom action field, but Tom Haverkamp produces a very high- quality product. The LV40 action, $885.00 before options, is similar to the Remington short style, except it is .200" longer and .060" larger in diameter. The extra length allows a longer barrel tenon, which increases barrel support and rigidity. The Haverkamp Precision action does not use the detachable recoil lug sandwiched between the action and barrel. The tenon thread is 1 1/16" - 18 TPI. The port opening is 2.400" long. Weight of the action with trigger hanger is 34 ounces. The receiver bottom is solid (no magazine cutout) and has a flat, milled section for added bedding support. A detachable aluminum trigger hanger allows for rapid removal of the trigger for adjusting without removing the barreled action from the stock. (Drop out trigger) uses any Remington style trigger: Jewell, Timney, Basics, etc. Standard price includes deep machined helical fluting of the bolt.

The receiver and bolt are made from aircraft quality 4140 chrome moly steel heat treated to Rockwell 41-43C. All openings in the receiver are machined in the hardened material after heat treating to maintain straightness. Receiver thread and faces are square and concentric. The bore is honed and air gauged for a close fit with the bolt (.0015 to .002 ). Price includes polishing both bolt and receiver, There is no bead blasting on this action.

Stocks inletted for Remington short actions will work with a Haverkamp Precision action with some modification. The actions can be glued in or pillar bedded. Pillar bedding kits with aluminum trigger guard will be available in the near future. The bolt release is either of two types: A: Standard Pull pin style made from 4340 alloy steel; optional Push style, stylish (additional cost). To learn more, visit Haverkampactions.com.
https://www.haverkampactions.com/tec hnical.html
https://www.haverkampactions.com/d imensions.html $650.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** SMOF7507 - PROJECT GUN! SAVAGE STEVENS MODEL 73Y 22 CALIBER The Savage Stevens Model 73Y is a single-shot, bolt-action rifle chambered in .22 LR. It was manufactured by the Savage Arms Company, which later became the Stevens Arms Company. The Model 73Y was a low-cost option for shooters, and it quickly became popular for its accuracy and dependability. It was a youth model, which had a shorter stock and barrel, making it more manageable for young and smaller shooters.

This rifle has a broken trigger guard and maybe other problems as well. Possibly a source for salvageable parts, or a tinkerers delight.

It is important to note that this rifle should be thoroughly inspected by a qualified gunsmith before firing to ensure that it is safe to use and to check if any repairs or replacement parts are needed. All of our project guns are sold AS IS, and all sales are final. Since this includes a receiver, it has to be sold as a firearm and must go to a FFL. If 2 project long guns are purchased at the same time shipping for the second one is free. $65.00 (View Picture)

Classic & Collectible Commercial Longarms
(post-1898)

SMOF7812 - WINCHESTER MODEL 70 PRE-1964 CUSTOM RIFLE IN 6.5 X 59MM CALIBER Serial number 240589 made in 1953. This is a custom gun assembled by Poway Gun Works in July 1987, chambered in 6.5 x 59mm caliber (all marked on the barrel as shown in the photos).

This was probably done by Bill Simpson, a retired Navy competitive shooter and gunsmith, who was co-owner of Poway Gun Works (in the San Diego area) with another retired Navy shooter and pistol gunsmith, Ray Peet. Pistolsmith Ken Johnson, another retired Navy shooter/armorer also worked his magic there. Handgunner magazine for Janaury/February 1984 has a nice article on their business at https://americanhandgunner.com/1984issues/HJF84.pdf

We have been unable to find anything at all about a "6.5 x 59mm" cartridge in any reference. The bolt face is about .480 and looking at the chamber it seems to be a pretty typical slightly tapered, necked cartridge. It may even be the excellent 6.5 x 55mm Swedish that somehow was erroneously marked, but the reputation of these gunsmiths makes such an error highly unlikely, but my gut tells me that is possible. It really needs a chamber cast and careful research before attempting to fire this one. The barrel is a medium to heavy weight 24 inches long, measuring about .725" at the muzzle. This has a steel one piece trigger guard and floor plate assembly. The internal magazine box is missing, perhaps intentional for use as a single shot. Follower about 3.05" long is included, but no magazine spring. Back of bolt handle is numbered 251 161.

It has a set trigger with a very wide face, and when pushed forward a blade extends from the center for hair trigger use, but maker is unknown to me, but not some home brew contraption. Redfield scope mount base installed. The walnut stock is very attractive and in excellent condition with just a few minor handling blemishes. I suspect the stock is probably from the 1980s, not from 1953. Red rubber recoil pad still has some flex to it, but is pretty firm. Action is glass bedded with the barrel free floated from the chamber forward.

Figure out what caliber this is, and it may turn out to be a great shooter as is. Otherwise, this is a wonderful starting point for a new custom build needing little more than replacing the barrel with one for your favorite caliber. A very handsome gun for a bargain price for anything with a Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 action. $1295.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF7494 - PROJECT GUN! REMINGTON MODEL 722 IN .257 ROBERTS SERIAL NUMBER 290075 The Remington Model 722 is a bolt-action rifle that was first introduced by Remington Arms in 1948. It was designed for hunters and target shooters, and was produced in many different calibers.

NOTE ON THESE "PROJECT GUNS": What you see is what you get. All of these probably have missing or damaged parts and must be approved by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Since they have a receiver, all ATF rules apply, and they must ship to an appropriate FFL. All sold "as is" and are non-returnable. SPECIAL INCENTIVE- Buy more than one and shipping for any additional project guns is FREE! If you want the receiver scrapped to avoid the FFL hassles, make us an offer and we will consider scrapping the receiver and selling other parts. $125.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7489 - REMINGTON MODEL 341 IN 22 CALIBER The Remington Model 341 bolt- action rifle was produced by the Remington Arms Company from the late 1930s until the early 1950s. It was designed as a versatile and affordable rifle for small game hunting, plinking, and target shooting. The rifle has a simple yet elegant design, with a hardwood stock and a blued steel barrel and receiver. The rifle`s action was smooth and the trigger, crisp and responsive.

This rifle is in very good condition, with the metal retaining about 90% original finish. The walnut stock is also very nice with some normal wear and small scratches, the characters "& P J" are carved on the right hand side of the buttstock (see picture). The bore is bright and shiny with strong lands and grooves. This rifle would make an great present for a collector or a young shooter who is just starting out, it was made with materials, craftsmanship and quality rarely seen in modern .22 caliber bolt action rifles. $250.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7800 - HANSOME BELGIAN BROWNING BAR CALIBER 270 WIN GRADE II SERIAL NUMBER 94112M69 BELGAIN MADE In 1967 Browning introduced the Browning Automatic Rifle, commonly referred to as the BAR. Initially offered in .243 Win, .270 Win, .308 Win, and .30-06, the BAR was intended to be a direct competitor to the semi-automatic rifles offered by Winchester and Remington. In 1969 7MM Rem Mag, 300 Win Mag, and 338 Win Mag were also offered in a magnum version.

Browning also offered different grades in the BAR. As the grades increased so did the quality of the wood selected for the stocks. Grade I was considered the standard rifle and featured no engraving. Grade II featured a scroll type engraving with an elk and a buck engraved on the receiver. Grade III featured a more complicated checkering pattern on the stocks, and an elaborate scrollwork scene featuring a bugling elk was included on the receiver. Grade IV deleted the presence of iron sights to make the rifle more svelte, the stocks received hand engraved oak leave patterns in addition to a finer line per inch pattern, and the receiver was engraved with an outdoor scene. The Grade V had all of the features of the previous grade, but also received gold in lay on various parts of the rifle, including the engraving.

In 1977 Browning moved assembly of the BAR to a facility in Portugal. Most collectors consider the Belgian produced BAR rifles to be the finest quality and the most desirable.

This rifle is a Grade II BAR produced in Belgium in 1969. Overall condition is excellent, with original bluing rating at about 95%+. The stock is in above average condition, with one small area on the fore stock near the receiver showing bruising. Bore is mirror bright and would rate near mint. A Leupold style base is included with the rifle. ------------------------------------------------- $1250.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7495 - REMINGTON SPORTSMAN 48 SHOTGUN IN 12 GA SERIAL NUMBER 3081719 The Remington Model 48 is a semi-automatic shotgun that was produced by the Remington Arms company from 1948 to 1968. It is based on the design of the earlier Model 11, which was itself an updated version of the Remington Model 17. The 48 features a long recoil action, in which the barrel and bolt recoil rearward together for a short distance after firing before the bolt locks into the barrel. This design allowed for a lighter and more compact receiver than other semi-automatic shotguns of the time. The Model 48 was popular with hunters and sportsmen, and was offered in a variety of gauges and barrel lengths.

This shotgun is in excellent condition with 95% plus original finish remaining. It has a 28 inch barrel with full choke. $350.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7599 - REMINGTON MODEL 12C SERIAL NUMBER 437197 CALIBER .22 S/L/LR In 1907 Remington partnered with famous gun designer J. D. Pederson to set about designing a slide action gallery style rifle to compete with the Winchester Model 1890 and Model 1906. Remington sought to produce a rifle that appeared more elegant than the Winchester rifles by concealing the hammer inside of the body of the receiver. This had the added benefit of reducing the amount of dirt or other contaminants that could enter the receiver. After some modifications completed by in house Remington employees Crawford C. Loomis and G. H. Garrison, Remington introduced the Model 12 for sale in 1909 at the handsome price of $9.50 for a standard rifle. Production of the Model 12 ceased in 1936 after sales of approximately 800,000 units.

This is the Model 12C with the 24 inch octagon barrel (the regular model 12A had a 22 inch round or octagon barrel). This is a handsome rifle it is in excellent condition with the metal parts retaining 90- 95% of the original bluing. The rifle has no date code on the barrel, indicating it was manufactured prior to the implementation of the barrel code system in the 1920`s. The bore is bright and in good condition. Overall this is a fine example of an early .22 caliber rifle. Remington Model 12`s that don`t look they were lost in Bubba`s barn are getting harder and harder to find. This rifle is sure to please the Remington fancier or the .22 caliber fanatic. $750.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF7680 - REMINGTON 700 ACTION The Remington 700 is considered by many to be the most accurate out of the box rifle ever made and the standard by which all other bolt actions are measured by. The Remington 700 action has been the basis for U.S. Marine Corps M40 series sniper rifles for nearly 50 years. This legendary rifle begins with the action and a rock solid receiver. The Remington Model 700 short action receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts and fits all of the standard short action calibers. Bolts come with either .223 or .308 bolt face which fit a wide range of cartridges, so select the action with the bolt to fit your preferred caliber. Most reputable gunsmiths are familiar with the Remington 700 and can help you select from the ton of aftermarket parts and other accessories to build up your custom rifle. All use the 1-1/16"x16 TPI barrel thread, and a recoil lug plate screwed between the barrel and receiver face. These are from the estate of an avid bench rest shooter. Some of the following include the lug, and trigger guard/magazine box, and trigger guard screws and some do not. What you see is what you get.

Serial number RR9111C Short action, .223 bolt face, Parkerized. Trigger guard assembly included. Rifle Basix ERV-3K trigger included but not installed (instructions included) this trigger is adjustable from 4 to 20 ounces for target or varmint shooting and is factory set to break at 5 to 7 ounces. Couple of dings on the left front of the receiver, otherwise appears to be near new. $450.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7724 - 1002 RARE STEVENS MODEL 621 MATTED RIB 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN (BROWNING DESIGNED) Serial number 24042 with 30 inch full choke solid rib barrel. Probably made circa 1940. These use Browning`s 4th repeating shotgun design (1- M1887 lever; 2- 1893/1897 pump; 3- 1900 semi auto-five; 4- Stevens 520/620; 5- Remington 17/Ithaca 37)

These were made in tiny numbers, with a solid rib on the barrel, and this model is not even listed in the Blue Book. Stevens made a big deal out of the Browning origins, with "BROWNING DESIGN- 12 GAUGE" on the barrel and left side of the receiver marked "STEVENS BROWNING/ MADE BY/J. STEVENS ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS, U.S.A." and model 621 on the left side of the receiver. Nicely checkered butt and forend, with about 95% original varnish finish and original hard rubber Stevens buttplate. About 85-90% original blue remains, although typical mediocre Stevens polishing, and somewhat dulling and thinning from use. Not minty, but still a very nice old gun, especially for this very rare model. Excellent mechanics, mirror bright bore. Stevens arms (with or without their Savage cousins) would be an inexpensive and broad collecting specialty, even if just narrowed down to their shotguns, either under their true name, or adding the "house brand" versions. The hard part will be finding guns in nice condition like this, as they were "working man`s guns" and typically well used but not well cared for. This will be one of the scarce models to find. $575.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7735 - COLT MODEL AR-15 IN 223 SERIAL NUMBER SP174294, MANUFACTURED IN 1978. This rifle features a bird cage flash hider, bayonet lug, 20 inch Chrome lined barrel (barrel is marked "C MP CROME BORE"), triangular forearm, no forward assist or brass deflector. The black finish on this gun is a strong 97% + with slight surface marks. The stock and forearm are also rated a very strong 98%. The bore is bright and shiny. The mechanics function flawlessly. The carry handle has a small bit missing near the rear sight but this does not affect function. Also include is one 20- round Colt magazine. $1795.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7725 - 1004 RARE STEVENS MODEL 620A "HIGH GRADE" 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN (BROWNING DESIGNED) Serial number 12179 with 32 inch full choke barrel with mirror bright bore. Made circa 1939-40? These use Browning`s 4th repeating shotgun design (1- M1887 lever; 2- 1893/1897 pump; 3- 1900 semi auto-five; 4- Stevens 520/620; 5- Remington 17/Ithaca 37)

I am using the term "High Grade" as it has etched game scenes on both sides of the receiver, and the stock has a cheek rest and factory rubber recoil pad. I have not been able to pin down the exact date or model designation, but did find 2 or 3 other guns with similar features, and comments that the pad and cheek rest were similar to other Savage or Stevens guns. The 620A used a buttstock held on by a stock bolt running the length of the butt, while the 620 used upper and lower tangs on the receiver to attach the buttstock. Based on the low serial number I am guessing that this dates to the late 1930s or early WW2 years. Left side of barrel marked STEVENS- J. STEVENS ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS, U.S.A.- MODEL 620-A." The absence of the Savage name on the barrel indicates it is probably no later than 1946. In any case, it is a scarce or rare "high grade" variation of the 620A in nice condition at a reasonable price. About 96% original factory blue remains except for more wear on the magazine tube at the balance point where it is mostly worn off. The checkered butt is excellent, and the rubber butt pad is pretty good for its age. The forend grip is the ringed type instead of being checkered, so it was likely replaced at some point. Excellent mechanics.

Stevens arms (with or without their Savage cousins) would be an inexpensive and broad collecting specialty, even if just narrowed down to their shotguns, either under their true name, or adding the "house brand" versions. The hard part will be finding guns in nice condition like this, as they were "working man`s guns" and typically well used but not well cared for. This model will be one of the very hard to find pieces, especially in this condition. $695.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7528 - NICE WINCHESTER MODEL 72 BOLT ACTION TUBULAR MAGAZINE .22 S,L,LR RIFLE CIRCA 1950 (CATALOG G7201R) (serial number- none- made prior to 1968 law requiring serial numbers). Designed as a combination hunting or target rifle, this was Winchester?s first .22 bolt action with a tubular magazine. These were made starting in 1938 until WW2 ended production for a few years, then resumed again in 1946 and continued until 1959, with a series of small modifications over time. These are highly regarded by shooters today, and with only about 161,412 made, a much smaller number than the its cousins, the Model 67 single shot or Model 69 sporting or Model 75 target rifles with detachable 5 round magazines. Over the years, the stock configuration changed slightly in length, the bolt handle went from straight to swept back, the follower went from split to solid, and some other cosmetic and mechanical changes. Some of these were offered in .22 short only, while most (like this one) could use a handful of .22 short, .22 long or .22 long rifle cartridges in any random sequence in the magazine. The biggest variations in the Model 72 were the different sight options described below. The Model 32B open rear sight is a typical barrel mounted rear sight with a wedge type elevator adjustment. The Model 80A rear sight is mounted on the left rear of the receiver with screw clamping sliding adjustments for windage and elevation. Around 1954 they added grooves to the receiver for scope mounts and in 1956 the bolt and trigger guard were chrome plated. Around the same time the similar Model 72A was introduced. There were 9 different variations of the Model 72 officially cataloged, as follows (from https://www.rimfirecentral.com/threads/model-72-id.894666/)

• G7201R (Sporting rifle with 80A rear peep, .22 S,L LR)
• G7202R (Sporting rifle with 32B open rear sight .22 S,L LR)
  
• G7221R (Gallery rifle with 32B open rear sight .22 Short only)
  
• G7250R (Scoped rifle with 5X and NO sights, .22 S,L LR)
  
• G7251R (Scoped rifle with 5X and 80A rear sight, .22 S,L LR)
  
• G7252R (Scoped rifle with 2 3/4X and 80A rear sight, .22 S,L LR)
  
• G7253R (Scoped rifle with 5X and 32B open rear sight, .22 S,L LR)
  
• G7254R (Scoped rifle with 2 3/4X and 32B open rear sight, .22 S,L LR)
  
• G7260R (Scoped rifle with 2 3/4X and NO sights, .22 S,L LR)

Although some dealers think that any Winchester rifle with a peep sight is a "Target" model, that is not the case on the Model 72, and this is just the basic sporter model with a the Model 80A receiver sight and no barrel mounted sight, as noted above.

Overall excellent condition with good mechanics and bright and sharp bore. About 90% original blue finish remains. Walnut stock is free from any noteworthy ding, just a bit of honest use, and the buttplate shows some gravel marks but is not chipped or broken like most. Screw in sling swivels added during period of use. A really nice, not quite minty, example of a relatively scarce Winchester boy?s rifle circa 1950. $595.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7524 - WINCHESTER MODEL 1903 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE SERIAL NUMBER 34730 MANUFACTURED IN 1906 WITH THE ORIGINAL TANG SIGHT The Winchester Model 1903 has a special place in firearms history, it is the first semi-automatic rifle designed and offered for commercial sale in North America.

The Winchester Model 1903 has a sleek and streamlined design, with a walnut stock and blued steel barrel and receiver. It is chambered in .22 Winchester Automatic (also known as .22 Winchester Rimfire), which is a rimfire cartridge specifically designed for this rifle and it will not function properly with regular .22 rimfire ammunition. Winchester chambered the Model 1903 rifle in this unusual caliber because at the time the rifle was introduced, blackpowder and semi-smokeless powder 22 rimfire ammunition was still widely available. Use of blackpowder ammunition in this type of semi-automatic rifle will quickly gum up the action and render it inoperable. The .22 Winchester Automatic cartridge was introduced as a measure to prevent the use of anything but ammunition that made use of smokeless powder in the rifle.

The rifle has a 20-inch barrel, and an overall length of 40 inches. It weighs approximately 5 pounds, which makes it lightweight and easy to handle. The bore could use a good cleaning but looks to be in good condition with strong lands and groves and a shine that can be seen through the dirt. The original finish would rate about 70% to 80% with normal wear for a rifle that is well over 100 years old. The wood is in very good condition, the only exception is a "V" shaped knick on the left hand side of the stock (see pictures). Comes with the rare original tang sight.

Overall, the Winchester Model 1903 is a classic and historic rifle that is revered by collectors and enthusiasts for its elegant design and innovative technology. It played an important role in the evolution of firearms, particularly in the development of semi-automatic rifles. $750.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7490 - HANDSOME REMINGTON MODEL 700 BDL IN .270 CALIBER SERIAL NUMBER 6207461 At the conclusion of the First World War, Remington was left with a substantial stock of M1917 parts. With no hope of further government contracts, Remington turned its eye to the commercial market. The Model 30, which was essentially the Model 1917 modified to fit the tastes of the American sportsman, was first offered in 1921. After the Second World War further changes were made to the Model 30 line, resulting in the Model 721. In the early 1960`s Remington Engineer Mike Walker began designing a rifle which was more accurate than the 721, but also could beat the price with the Winchester Model 70. The result was the introduction the famous Model 700 in 1962.

This rifle has been fitted with a detachable box magazine for easy loading and unloading of cartridges. This provides an additional weight saving benefit, which the hunter who intends to return this rifle to the field will surely appreciate. The stock is in excellent condition but the metal has some (not very noticeable) pitting. Metal finish would rate about 95%, the bore is bright and shiny with strong lands and grooves. $750.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7328 - VINTAGE L.C. SMITH 12 GAUGE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN MADE BY HUNTER ARMS CIRCA 1904 Serial number 123720 with 30 inch barrel (full and full, we think about .691 bore on both). Bores are mirror bright. Barrels are "Armor Steel" which is highly regarded as very strong and suitable for modern standard 12 GA 2 3/4" loads, but not super hot magnum or anything longer than 2 3/4" shells. That`s what we found by research, but we sell all guns as collector items only and they must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing. We know of no reason they would not approve this one, but we are not gunsmiths and depend on them to decide safety issues.

This is the "00" grade, stamped on the barrels and receiver, which was their entry level grade with no engraving, plain wood, and no ejectors, only the typical extractors of the era. This has a really great fitting, solid lock up like a bank vault, with high quality fit and finish, especially compared to any of the plentiful junky mass market Crescent or other cheap shotguns sold to less affluent shooters. This has plain walnut stock and forend, with simple checkering that is mostly worn, or possibly lightly sanded off. Buttplate is a hard rubber type with no chips or damage, just some honest wear. Barrels have about 85% original blue with expected field wear. The action has maybe 40% case colors with some silvering and staining, and maybe someone with some cold blue. Good mechanics.

Hunter Arms Company of Fulton, NY was the maker of all the L.C. Smith shotguns in the early days of the company, and this has two 1886 patent dates on the inside of the frame, along with the 00 (field) grade designation which was used until 1913.

A fine old vintage shotgun, from the classic era when double guns were the norm. But, their dominance in the shooting sports was winding down as repeaters invented by John M. Browning were rapidly proving to be better guns and held many more shells for immediate use.

A nice quality double gun in far above average condition for a turn of the century sporting shotgun. $695.00 (View Picture)

SMOF6761 - CUSTOM SPORTING RIFLE MADE ON A WINCHESTER M1917 ACTION WITH CUSTOM TIMNEY TRIGGER, SCOPE AND SLING A classic vintage custom sporter, tastefully designed and nicely executed. Serial number 331424 with 23.5 inch barrel in 30-06 caliber. Bore is shiny and sharp, but slightly dirty. The rear sight assembly and protective ears have been neatly removed, the receiver has been radiused, and the front and rear rings each have holes drilled and tapped for a sturdy one piece rail scope mount. The 3 x 9 Tasco scope is in very condition. Bluing would rate about 95%. The stock is a military stock nicely modified with the addition of a high comb and pistol grip. Comes with a custom adjustable Timney trigger, nice wide suede backed sling and Decelerator recoil pad. $450.00 (View Picture)

SMOF6475 - CUSTOM SPORTING RIFLE MADE ON AN EDDYSTONE M1917 ACTION WITH SCOPE AND SLING A classic 1950s-early 60s vintage custom sporter, tastefully designed and nicely executed. Serial number 1227081 with 24 inch barrel in 30-06 caliber. Bore is shiny and sharp, but slightly dirty. The rear sight assembly and protective ears have been neatly removed and the receiver has been radiused, the front and rear rings each have holes drilled and tapped for an old style Weaver scope mount. The Weaver K4 4x Scope is in nice condition with a few minor dents and dings. Scopes and mounts like this were very popular back in the day days. Bluing would rate about 95%. The stock is a nice modified military with straight grain walnut a thick recoil pad. Comes with a nice wide suede backed sling. $395.00 (View Picture)