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**NEW ADDITION** SMOF7944 - 2131 VERY NICE EARLY M1903 SPRINGFIELD- WW1 ERA OVERHAUL Serial number 116766 with correct original SA/bomb/3-08 barrel date. Very good or better bore, and good mechanics.

This is a great example of how U.S. military rifles were constantly updated to the latest configuration and reissued. They were not assembled and set aside to never be touched so that collectors a century later would have a pristine "as made" rifle. These were deadly tools developed and improved to give our troops the best tools for the job of killing enemy soldiers. The best study for the chaotic 1905-1910 period is "Springfield Model 1903 Service Rifle Production and Alteration 1905- 1910" by my late friend C.S. "Nick" Ferris and John Beard.

The receiver was probably made around 1905-1906 at a time when Springfield was busy trying to implement the change from the rod bayonet to the 16" knife blade bayonet, compounded by the not quite simultaneous change from the .30 Model 1903 cartridge using long 220 grain round nose bullets, to the .30 Model 1906 cartridge which had a case .10 inch shorter and a 150 grain pointed bullet. So, implementing these changes required Springfield (and Rock Island) to simultaneously make parts of the new type for new production guns, and also replacement parts for existing M1903 rod bayonet rifles waiting to be modified, disassemble the old rifles and modify stocks barrels, sights and other parts, and maybe assemble some new rifles as well. Basically, it was about 1910 before the modification work was cleaned up and they got back to just making new rifles.

This is a wonderful example of a rifle with a 1905-1906 made receiver, assembled with a 3-08 dated barrel having the early double strap rear sight base and retaining their dark mottled case hardened finish on the receiver and blue on the barrel. Probably around the end of WW1 it (like most other rifles) was overhauled resulting in a mix of circa 1910-1918 vintage parts including a stock with two stock bolts and most parts having the dark green parkerize refinish in use at that time. Has the high hump handguard. Stock has a large SADAL cartouche and a crisper AAO cartouche, with two circle Ps and a sans-serif P on the wrist, so it may have been overhauled again later.

Note that this is a "low number" receiver and we recommend against shooting any of those. A really nice example of an early M1903 which has been used and updated, typical of those carried by troops during WW1 and WW2. This has been in John`s collection for many years but he needs the room for new treasures so someone else can give this a good home in their safe. $1495.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** SMOF7931 - 1783 - SCARCE U.S. RIFLE CALIBER .30 M1C (SNIPER`S) REAL, BUT ROUGH Serial number 3373474 with correct original SA 3-45 barrel. Fewer than 8,000 M1C sniper rifles were made during WW2 as the first successful design to equip M1 rifles with scopes for sniper use, using a Griffin & Howe bracket and mount system. Simultaneously, the much simpler and cheaper M1D Sniper rifle using a block on the barrel and simple screw on "clamshell" mount was under development and replaced the M1C for all future manufacture, and it could be (and was extensively) used to convert standard M1 rifles to M1D snipers by simply replacing the barrel and lower handguard with the M1D parts. The M1C was used in Korea and into Vietnam, but many of the M1C rifles were shipped off to allied nations as foreign aid, while the M1D equipped American forces. As a result, the M1C rifles are scarce on the collector market with most of them (other than about 100 complete and in as new from overhaul received from U.S. Army storage and sold in a DCM Lottery circa 1995) have been returned from foreign nations.

This rifle is an original M1C sniper rifle made in early 1945. When Century imported a large number of M1 rifles from Korea in the early 1990s, a few M1C sniper rifles were among them, including this one. It has a tiny CAI ST A VT import mark on the barrel. Dave McClain, the guru on M1C rifles confirmed the number is a legitimate M1C, and the scope base (with no number) appears totally undisturbed with heavy staking on the screws. The barrel is correct for the date of manufacture. Bore is dark and rough, well worn at the muzzle which swallows the gauge. Breech gauges 5. Other parts are various vintage. The receiver has patches of heavy pitting at and below the wood line, and exposed exterior surfaces have about 60-70% thinning and worn parkerize finish. Stock and handguards are decent walnut showing wear, which replaced ugly and abused wood originally on it.

The M1C Sniper rifle is much harder to find, and often in lesser condition than the M1903A4 or M1D Sniper rifles, so most collectors have an empty spot in their rack waiting for one.

My friend, Scott Duff has an excellent write up about the M1C Sniper rifle at:

https://scott-duff.com/the-m1c-sniper-rifle/

This is a good representative example of this scarce rifle. It does NOT include the scope (M81, M82 or M84 were used on these) or the Griffin & Howe scope mount, or flash hider or cheek pad, just what you see in the photos. Some repro G&H mounts have beenmade which are nice quality and were relatively inexpensive but hard to find now. Maybe they will make another run of them. Meanwhile, be cautious if offered a mount to be sure it is not one of the replicas. This has been in John`s collection for nearly 30 years. Wish it were nicer, but then it would be priced a lot higher. $3250.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** SMOF7939 - 2127 WW2 U.S. MILITARY SAVAGE 720 SEMI AUTO 12 GUAGE TRAINING SHOTGUN- INTERESTING Serial number 70248 with 26 inch barrel having correct "bead on ramp" front sight, which was typical of the guns purchased for training aerial gunners. This is an interesting gun, near the low end (69400) of the military serial number range in Canfield`s book. It has the checkered stock and forend and the cheesy looking etched "engraving" added to their higher grade models. There are no military markings on the receiver, but the left side of the butt is deeply branded "U.S. PROPERTY" in a box. This was very likely one of the "Blanket Purchase" guns which scooped up all available 12guage shotguns at the beginning of the war, thus lacking the military marks on later guns which were applied during manufacture. The barrel is serial numbered 86751, near the upper end (88250) of the purchased guns. Undoubtedly this got used extensively for training purposes, and the receiver appears to have been refinished, slightly blurring the cheesy "engraving" while the barrel has just the original finish. About 95% of the receiver refinish remains and about the same original on the barrel with some slight thinning and hand print plum on the upper portion.. The branded stock is exceptionally rare, and I have only seen a couple other military shotguns so marked.

The Savage 720 sure looks like a Remington Model 11, and is very nearly the same as those, being licensed by Browning to use his patents. Like most guns of this design, the forend has a major crack on the bottom, and a small insignificant crack to keep it from feeling lonely. Good bore and mechanics. Far fewer Model 720s were military used during WW2 than the comparable cousins made by Remington. That, plus the branded marking make this an unusual gun for the advanced or obsessed collector. $795.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** SMOF7940 - 2128 WW2 ITHACA 37 12 GAUGE "TRENCH GUN" LOOK ALIKE Serial number 51114 matching on the receiver and 20 inch cylinder bored barrel. About 95% original blue remains on the gun itself. The handguard is the correct Ithaca style, not a Winchester or Stevens type, but it has a later Parkerized finish. Only 1,427 Ithaca 37 trench guns were procured in WW2, and I knew I would never find one of those, so I cut the barrel to 20 inches and added a correct style handguard/bayonet lug to this one to have something to fill that embarrassing empty spot in my collection.

This gun does not have any U.S. military markings, and is outside Canfield`s published range of 57,820 to 61450 for legitimate Ithaca 37 trench guns. However it may have been a military purchase in a trainer configuration as Springfield Research Service lists two Ithaca 37s on hand in unserviceable condition in 1946 from the 51,000 range, and New York State purchased a number of guns in the 50,000 range at the start of the war. It is equally possible that this just got sold on the civilian market before it became an organ donor for my 37 Trench gun look alike project. There is no hole in the barrel for a bead front sight which would have been on a gun with a riot gun barrel. Nor does it have the sling swivel on the buttstock. The bayonet lug is missing the front sight bead.

We are selling this as a cut down WW2 era Ithaca Model 37 with trench gun hand guard added to imitate the rare Model 37 trench gun. Real ones are selling for $20-35K and up, with even the Vietnam era versions going for over $8K. Heck, the reproductions from Inland are nearly $1400. This listing will be preserved forever in the "Wayback Machine" at Archive.org to trip up any con artist who might be tempted to sell it as an original trench gun. But, if you can live with a "filler" instead of a real one, you can save megabucks because price on this is only

The Savage 720 sure looks like a Remington Model 11, and is very nearly the same as those, being licensed by Browning to use his patents. Like most guns of this design, the forend has a major crack on the bottom, and a small insignificant crack to keep it from feeling lonely. Good bore and mechanics. Far fewer Model 720s were military used during WW2 than the comparable cousins made by Remington. That, plus the branded marking make this an unusual gun for the advanced or obsessed collector. $1995.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF7835 - HANDSOME U.S. RIFLE M1917 EDDYSTONE SERIAL NUMBER 863152 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. All of the parts including the barrel, bolt and stock are marked with correct Eddystone "E" marks. Bore is in excellent condition. It is mirror bright, and has strong rifling. ME reading is about a 2. No import mark. Overall an excellent example of a Model 1917 that is still in original condition. $1295.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7814 - U.S. RIFLE M1A SPRINGFIELD ARMORY(C)" LOADED" WITH STAINLESS STEEL NATIONAL MATCH BARREL Serial number 197734 made circa 2007 by Springfield Inc, Genseo, IL.

This is the upgraded version with medium weight stainless steel barrel marked NM-.308- SS, National Match front and 1/2 minute windage adjustable rear sight, and trigger job. It uses a new made walnut stock without the ugly cuts for the selector parts. The only difference between this and their ultimate level National Match grade is the latter has a hooded NM rear sight aperture and those rifles are glass bedded.

This is essentially the civilian version of the M14 rifle, but made without the capability to be readily converted to select fire. It also has a 10 round magazine (instead of the standard 20) and the flash hider is the Springfield Armory "muzzle brake" variation which is Kalifornia compliant, and actually has some benefits as a muzzle brake while the flash hider is sexy and perhaps useful in a combat weapon to make your position less obvious, but otherwise worthless.

A gently used example with no signs of wear, but could stand a good cleaning. A very handsome and high quality rifle. $1595.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7754 - U.S. RIFLE CALIBER .30 M1903A3 BY REMINGTON SERIAL NUMBER 3569360 The M1903a3 rifles were the culmination of U.S. military bolt action infantry rifles, adapting the WW1 proven Model 1903 to simplified (and cheaper) manufacture procedures with stamped instead of milled parts where possible, but also with a much better rear sight located on the receiver and with excellent range and windage adjustments compared to the M1903 gadgetry.

The rifle has all matching Remington "R" marked parts. About 95% + of the original Parkerized or blue finishes remain, showing honest wear. Excellent mechanics. The walnut stock has a few dings and bruises of an issued service arm, with sharp hieroglyphics on bottom, circle P on the wrist, and good visible RA [ordnance wheel] FJA cartouche. The four grove barrel is dark but has strong lands and grooves and some shine can be seen, it may or may not clean up, muzzle erosion is average, about 3. This is a good solid example of an important U.S. military rifle. We sell all guns as collector items only, and they must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing, but know of nothing which would be a problem, and it should be fun to shoot, if approved. $995.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF7906 - EXCELLENT ALL CORRECT M1 CARBINE MADE BY INLAND CORPORATION. SERIAL NUMBER 6257471. 30 CALIBER CARBINE 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 during World War I doubts arose 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 and most had difficulty hitting anything 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, Quality Hardware and Saginaw Steering Gear. This system of manufacture was so successful that over 5 million carbines were produced well ahead of the original schedule.

This carbine was made by the Inland Company of Dayton, Ohio, an automotive parts company who supplied General Motors. The barrel is dated 10-44 so the carbine was made sometime in the fall of 1944 as the U.S. was assuming the war was about won in Europe. Inland made the most carbines followed by Winchester. This one has the late features introduced in 1944 including the bayonet lug and adjustable rear sight. The stock is the correctly marked Io for Inland, and has a clear ordinance wheel stamping on the right hand side. All of the parts are correct inland for 1944 manufacture. Overall finish would rate about 95% plus and the bore is bright with sharp riflings. $1695.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7893 - U.S. MODEL 1863 (TYPE 1) .58 CALIBER SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET (NOT SERIAL NUMBERED) This Model 1863 Springfield is a very good example of the typical mid-war Union army rifle musket that is well cared for and rates near excellent for condition. This pattern was an improved version of the Model 1861, still a muzzle-loading .58 caliber rifle musket (i.e. a rifle of musket length,) but using a recurved and beveled hammer, bolster without clean-out screw, and clamping barrel bands with no retaining springs, among other improvements (though they thought better about the band springs and added them in 1864 in the M1863 Type 2.) Springfield Armory made some 270,000 of these in 1863. This one is dated 1863 on the lock and on the barrel, indicating it was assembled in 1863, in time for use in the major eastern and western campaigns: Grant`s overland campaign against Richmond, Sherman`s campaign against Atlanta and his March to the Sea and campaign of the Carolinas, to name the biggest.

As is correct on this pattern, the barrel and bands are in the bright. The metal is smooth with no pitting, lightly cleaned long ago. Both sights are in place. The rear sight is complete and shows some faded blue, which correct. The barrel has good sharp V/P/eagle head proofs and an 1863 date. The blued nipple is not battered and the breech is not pitted from percussion caps. The eagle on the bolster is crisp, as is the eagle and the U.S. / SPRINGFIELD stamp forward and the 1863 date at rear of the hammer on the lock plate. Both lock and hammer are smooth metal and show some mottled faint blues, browns and yellows of muted case colors under some dried oil or grease. The buttplate is smooth, in the bright, and has a good U.S. on the tang.

The wood has good color and assorted dings. It was sanded long ago, slightly rounding the edges, and has a glossy oil finish. Overall, the soldier took pretty good care of the gun. All bands, sights, swivels and the ramrod are in place. The bands are slightly loose from wood shrinkage over the last 150 years, as with all the M1863 Type 1s.

This is a nice example of the standard Civil War U.S longarm firing the famous .58 caliber Minie ball weighing over an ounce, and deadly out to about 500 yards, a major advance over the old .69 caliber smoothbores used in earlier wars which were wildly inaccurate past 100 yards. These were used by infantrymen and those heavy artillerymen brought into service as infantry in 1864 to augment the field armies. It would look great in an infantry display. If you had an ancestor who served in the Union infantry in the last two years of the war he likely carried this or a very similar pattern. $2500.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7786 - EXCELLENT U. S. WW1 REMINGTON M-1917 "ENFIELD" SERVICE RIFLE, 9-18 PRODUCTION,ORIGINAL NON REWORK, RARE WW2 CANADIAN ISSUE CALIBER 30-06 WITH ALL MATCHING REMINGTON 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 Remington Arms factory at Ilion, New York. The bluing would rate about 98%. All of the parts including the barrel, bolt and stock are marked with correct Remington "R" marks. The bore is in excellent condition bright and shiny with strong lands and grooves. The stock has been lightly sanded but the markings especially the matching serial number is still visible. The M1917 was the Main Service Rifle of the American Expeditionary Forces in WW1. This example is still straight up as WWI issued; it has not been reworked, overhauled or arsenal rebuilt. What makes this rifle even more interesting is that it was sent to Canada during WWII to arm the Canadians as evidenced by the "C broad arrow" markings found on both the stock and the receiver. These rifles saw considerable use with the Army and the RCAF during the war, especially with artillery and transport units. Finding a Remington made example in this top condition is not easy we just do not ever see them. Although very heavy even by contemporary standards of the era, this was a sturdy and very accurate rifle and it remained in secondary service right through to the end of WWII. Remington 1917 rifles are highly sought after and looking at the outstanding workmanship of this one, you certainly can see why. $1495.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7911 - 1746 - RARE U.S. MILITARY WINCHESTER 1200 TRENCH GUN Serial number 433102 in the correct serial number range with factory stamped U.S. under the serial number and on the barrel.

Winchester Model 1200 shotguns produced during the late 1960s and early-mid 1970s that were purchased and adapted for the military with a bayonet lug/heat shield and U.S. marked. By the time most of these were delivered to the U.S. Military, the Vietnam War was nearing its end and very few are believed to have made it overseas to Southeast Asia. Some of these remained in service and saw use in Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf, Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan. Most were destroyed after their service, lending to their scarcity today, with sparse government records of contract deliveries. The barrel is equipped with a six hole pattern heat shield with the bayonet lug adapter, marked with part number "11686389", on the front end that is secured to the barrel with three screws. The bayonet lug on this shotgun is sized for the M1917 bayonet, which remained in service through the time this gun would have been in use, although the WW1 made bayonets were no longer in the supply system and new production with crappy quality were made by General Cutlery and Canada Arsenals, Ltd for use in Vietnam and later era.

Very few of these have ever reached the collector market. This is one of a small number which was overhauled by the military and then provided to law enforcement . During overhaul the wood was given a crappy quick sanding and a coat of dark brown stain. The WRA logo plastic butt plate shows extensive scraping and may be original or possibly a replacement. Steel barrel and handguard/bayonet lug assembly have a dark gray parkerize finish. The aluminum action parts have a dark gray finish applied by the arsenal, probably similar to GunKote, with a few scrapes visible underneath the finish. Bore is blindingly mirror bright.

It comes with the vinyl storage/packing bag MIL-B-22019C date May 1987 it was in when transferred to a police agency in Maryland about 30 years ago. Apparently they never used it, and disposed of it as excess, probably as a trade in on a model more to their liking. I have only personally seen one other real U.S. Winchester 1200 trench gun (plus several fakes) and no more than a handful on the auction sites in my collecting career.

This has been an important keystone in John`s shotgun collection for many years, but he is disposing of those to pursue other types of arms, so this one is up for adoption to a good home. $6500.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7923 - U.S. CARBINE M1 MANUFACTURED BY NATIONAL POSTAL METER SERIAL NUMBER 4165893 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 cartridge 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.

One of the smaller manufacturers was the National Postal Meter Company of Rochester, New York. They made about 413,000 carbines or about 6.8% of the total.

* This is one of the National Postal Meter carbines, it has with about 95% original parkerize finish, showing normal wear. This is a nice honest military used M1 Carbine for a WW2 through Vietnam collector. This carbine has just about all correct National Postal Meter parts, including the bolt, buttplate, extractor, firing pin, hammer, handguard, magazine operating slide, recoil plate, safety, sear, stock, trigger and trigger housing. The stock has a small crack at the wrist that looks like it has been repaired. The stock has good crisp clear correct National Postal Meter markings. The barrel is a Buffalo, and it has a beautiful bright and sharp bore, Buffalo barrels are correct for a NPM carbine. A very handsome representative example of the M1 carbine with the adjustable sight and bayonet lug. This is C&R eligible and an excellent example of one of the rarer of the World War II carbines, a very nice gun! $2100.00 (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)

SMOF7859 - EXCELLENT U.S. M1 CARBINE MADE BY IBM SERIAL NUMBER 3905830 WITH EARLY FEATURES AND HIGH WOOD STOCK 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 marking and the matching serial number on the left hand side inside the sling cut. The right hand side of the stock is clearly stampped with the crossed cannons ordinance stamp. The stock has a crack at the wrist that could be easily repaired (see picture). The trigger housing has the correct IBM markings and it is the fabricated type which is correct for an IBM carbine. The carbine does not have a bayonet type barrel band, which is also correct for its date of manufacture.

Most of the parts including the bolt, extractor, firing pin, hammer, receiver, recoil plate, sear, trigger, trigger housing, handguard and stock are correct IBM. IBM is the third scarcest 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. $2250.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7728 - - 1007 SCARCE U.S. CARBINE CALIBER .30 M1 MADE BY SAGINAW STEERING GEAR- GRAND RAPIDS (S`G`) TO FINISH IRWIN PEDERSEN CONTRACT Serial number 1849745 with Underwood 5-44 barrel. The barrel is original to the gun, as Irwin Pedersen and Saginaw did not make barrels, but used ones supplied by the government. This was an old DCM sales gun with typical mixmaster parts. It had a lot of dried up cosmoline gumming things up, so we cleaned that off to function smoothly. This has the typical arsenal upgrade with the adjustable rear sight, bayonet lug barrel band, flip safety, improved magazine catch and round bolt. Bolt is -U-, slide is S`G` trigger housing is Inland, hammer and recoil plate are W, and we did not bother checking the rest of the small parts. Excellent bore and mechanics

Irwin Pedersen was assigned the serial number block 1762520 thru 1875039, but their production processes were unsuitable and only about 3,550 guns were finished before the Army terminated their contract and turned everything over to Saginaw Steering Gear to clean up and finish production. As a result, there can be a considerable mix of Irwin Pedersen and Saginaw S`G` markings throughout their full production range. Saginaw was actually running two carbine manufacturing operations, at their home plant in Saginaw which made 293,592 carbines, and the Grand Rapids facility taken over from Irwin Pedersen where they made 223,620 carbines. Except for the miniscule Irwin Pedersen production, Saginaw Grand Rapids made fewer M1 Carbines than any of the other makers.

To the Army, "parts is parts" made to be 100% interchangeable, so they did not attempt to match parts from original makers to guns in overhaul. Anything which had been inspected and found serviceable was used off the top of the pile. These are the guns which probably saw use in WW2 and then were arsenal overhauled for use in Korea or Vietnam, and many were sold out of obsolescent inventory to NRA member through the DCM program in the 1960s. (You should have gotten one then for $20.00 including shipping to your door!!!)

Nice gun with about 98% arsenal reparkerize finish, showing thinning on the bolt body. Stock has good GHD/UEF/ordnance wheel cartouche from Underwood, and -U- overhaul mark on left side of stock. A handful of dings on the stock and chip by one of the handguard rivets, otherwise a pretty nice stock.

An excellent representative example of the scarce Saginaw Grand Rapids (S`G`) M1 Carbine which was arsenal updated for reissue. $1895.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7905 - 1637 - SCARCE U.S. MARKED WINCHESTER MODEL 52D MILITARY TARGET RIFLE .22 LONG RIFLE - SERIAL NUMBER 111345D. (Bolt not numbered.) Made in 1963 so this is Curio & Relic eligible. The Model 52 was the apex of Winchester`s legendary Model 52 target rifles which dominated small bore competition from its introduction in 1920 until the 1990s when advanced designs from Anschutz or Walther became dominant. The Model 52D was introduced in 1961 with a solid bottom receiver single shot design instead of the previous box magazine configuration. The trigger was slightly improved from the already superb design in the 52C, but otherwise little changed. The Model 52s (along with some other types) were issued to ROTC units at the collegiate level, and also the JROTC units in high schools for rifle team use, and they were used by military teams as well. They were also popular with civilian shooters and teams. Exact number of the D models purchased for military use are unknown to me at this time, but may be revealed when a revised version of Thomas Batha`s excellent U.S. Martial .22 Rimfire Rifle book appears from Headstamp Publishing Company. In terms of rarity, they seem to be the scarcest of all the military Model 52s, but are seen at about the same frequency as the Remington Model 40-X and 40-XB target rifles. Ironically, both the Model 52D and 40-X/XB were designated at the M12 by the Army.

This excellent example is electric penciled "U.S." on the receiver above the serial number, which is the way these were marked. The barrel is the commercial spec 28" heavy weight type, with excellent plus bore. Sight base for Redfield Olympic/International/Palma is installed on the left of the receiver. Dovetail base for front sight (Redfield Olympic type) and target scope mounts are factory installed. No sights or scope included. About 98-99% original blue finish remains, just slight wear on sharp edges of the muzzle, and beginning to thin on the bolt knob, and a few small scrapes or dings on the barrel finish. Oil finished black walnut stock has some nice figure in the butt. Also a number of small dings and bruises from honest but careful use, along with a larger ding near the rear sight base. As an issued military arm, not something an individual paid their own money for, these military trainers tend to be a bit more dinged up than privately purchased target rifles. The Winchester rubber recoil pad is pretty good condition, and we strongly recommend this rifle be stored resting on the muzzle to avoid further compression of the butt pad.

An excellent example of the scarce and desirable Winchester Model 52D military target rifle $1295.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7908 - 1725 - EARLY LINE THROWING GUN BY NAVAL COMPANY- ROSLYN, PA (CHEAP!!) Serial number 279 in .45-70 caliber. The most common type of line throwing gun used in the Navy for underway replenishment, for maritime emergency use, or by land based fire department rescue is the simple single shot .45-70 like this. The Naval Company seems to have been the first to market them as newly made guns, circa 1920, not conversions of old surplus types, and continues to do so to the present day. They use single shot break open shotgun models made (at various times) by Harrington & Richardson, Winchester, Stevens or Savage. In the post-WW2 era they used "Bridger" as a model name. A 14 inch barrel was standard, with a smooth bore for firing a brass rod about 13 inches long that is a slip fit in the bore, which rests in the mouth of the blank cartridge, with an eye on the muzzle end for attaching the "shot line." The shot line is held by hand, or a metal canister type device, and the brass rod will pull the line about 450 feet. The line is fired above the intended destination, so the line will drop down and used to pull over a heavier line to haul hoses or whatever. The dangers of firing a heavy brass rod were obvious, and later designs used soft nose type projectiles.

The Naval Company began in the early 1900s at first focused on electrical devices for yachts before finding a niche in the line throwing gun market. Located in Philadelphia, they made yacht salute guns, and cast bronze or steel Lyle style line throwing cannons, before developing the shoulder line throwing gun niche. After WW1 the owner moved to the suburbs in Roslyn and items made then were marked "NAVAL COMPANY, ROSLYN, PA, U.S.A." as this one is. After WW2 the company locations changed to Doylestown, PA, which helps date items.

This gun was nominally made by the Naval Company, but appears to be a Harrington & Richardson product, based on the faux tiger stripe "case colors" on the frame. I have only seen 3 or 4 other Roslyn marked guns, compared to dozens with the Doylestown location.

This example has had an extension welded to the barrel to make it 18 1/4" long, removing any possible legal hassles about "short barrel shotgun" as opposed to a line throwing gun. The wooden forend is missing, along with the firing pin and firing pin retaining screw. Otherwise in functional condition with the finish on the barrel now mostly patina with some surface rust and light pitting. Bore is excellent. Buttstock is a poor fit and has a crack by the upper tang. A great candidate for a gunsmith project turning it into a "Jaws" shark gun, or break it up for parts.

A bargain at $189.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** SMOF7819 - EXCELLENT U.S. MODEL 1903A3 RIFLE REMINGTON SERIAL NUMBER 4145382 BARREL DATE 5-43 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.

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 mirror bright with strong rifling. 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 the cartouches and markings are still visible. $1295.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7885 - 1223- VERY RARE U.S. MODEL 1903A3 BY SMITH CORONA WITH TWO GROOVE BARREL- SUPERB! Serial number 3680962 with correct original SC/bomb/11-43 barrel with TWO GROOVE RIFLING!

When Bill Brophy wrote his superbly detailed "The Springfield 1903 Rifles" he concluded that Smith Corona only used six groove barrels (very early) and the rest were all four groove.

Subsequent research has revealed that High Standard supplied all of Smith-Corona`s barrels. Initially, about 5,000 six groove barrels were supplied because High Standard had 6 groove cutters available for immediate use, allowing production to start before 4 groove cutters arrived. Thereafter, High Standard delivered all 4 groove barrels to Smith Corona, "... except for a few two-groove barrels that were used for about a one- or two-month period in late 1943" ) (See Bruce Canfield excellent article: https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/the-smith-corona-model-1903a3s/). Remington had begun using two instead of four grooves in April or May of 1943 and continued for the remainder of their contract.

The two groove Smith-Corona M1903A3s are the hardest of all M1903A3 variants to find (except for the 140 abysmally flawed M1903A3 National Match rifles modified at Springfield in 1954). Few collectors are aware of them, and only a handful are lucky enough to have one in their collection.

This example is in near mint unissued condition with all correct Smith Corona parts. Bore is about perfect, mirror bright- TWO GROOVES. Metal parts with 99+% original parkerize or blue finish. Still some cosmoline stuck in out of the way places. The correct Smith Corona stock was lightly sanded at some time in its past history, leaving the boxed FJA and circle P a bit faint. The lower band is a bit of an oddity with blued band and screw but Parkerized swivel and apparently originally assembled that way. This has been a prized part of John`s collection for many years, but he is thinning things out to make room for new treasures, so it is available to a good home where it will be appreciated. Scarcer than an honest politician, you may never see another one again. $3450.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF7845 - U.S. CARBINE M1 MANUFACTURED BY INLAND. SERIAL NUMBER 6116025 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.

This is a handsome example of the famous and popular M1 carbine widely used by U.S. in WW2 and by U.S. and our allies until the 1970s and later. This one is not an import and has no import markings, is typical of the carbines after a few years in service, with an Underwood barrel and parts pretty well a mix from all makers. Excellent condition with about 95% original Parkerized finish on all parts. Excellent bore. This has the later adjustable type rear sight and the bayonet lug band. The stock is a Trimble with very good markings, it has an arsenal repair near the trigg er guard (see pictures). A nice representative example. $1495.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7846 - U. S. CARBINE M1 MANUFACTURED BY ROCKOLA SERIAL NUMBER 1741064. U. S. 30 CALIBER CARBINE. 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.

We are offering this handsome Rockola carbine, the Rockola company wad founded by David Rockola in 1927, they manufactured about 228,000 carbines of the 5 million produced, so they are one of the rarer and most desirable variants. This is a handsome example of the famous and popular M1 carbine widely used by U.S. in WW2 and by U.S. and our allies until the 1970s and later. This one is not an import and has no import markings, is typical of the carbines after a few years in service, with an Underwood barrel and parts pretty well a mix from all makers. Excellent condition with about 95% original Parkerized finish on all parts. Excellent bore. This has the later adjustable type rear sight and the bayonet lug band. Nice representative example. $1695.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** 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)

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)

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)

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

SMOF7530 - PROJECT GUN! WINCHESTER MODEL 75 SPORTER (1940) RESTORATION PROJECT (MISSING BOLT) Serial number 11096 made in 1940. Easily identified by the "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 groove.

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. $250.00 (View Picture)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Classic & Collectible Commercial Longarms
(post-1898)

SMOF7814 - U.S. RIFLE M1A SPRINGFIELD ARMORY(C)" LOADED" WITH STAINLESS STEEL NATIONAL MATCH BARREL Serial number 197734 made circa 2007 by Springfield Inc, Genseo, IL.

This is the upgraded version with medium weight stainless steel barrel marked NM-.308- SS, National Match front and 1/2 minute windage adjustable rear sight, and trigger job. It uses a new made walnut stock without the ugly cuts for the selector parts. The only difference between this and their ultimate level National Match grade is the latter has a hooded NM rear sight aperture and those rifles are glass bedded.

This is essentially the civilian version of the M14 rifle, but made without the capability to be readily converted to select fire. It also has a 10 round magazine (instead of the standard 20) and the flash hider is the Springfield Armory "muzzle brake" variation which is Kalifornia compliant, and actually has some benefits as a muzzle brake while the flash hider is sexy and perhaps useful in a combat weapon to make your position less obvious, but otherwise worthless.

A gently used example with no signs of wear, but could stand a good cleaning. A very handsome and high quality rifle. $1595.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7778 - MARLIN MODEL 336SC SERIAL NUMBER 25091344 CALIBER 35 REMINGTON The Marlin Firearms Company was established by John Marlin in 1870. Initially producing pistols and single shot long guns, Marlin expanded his offerings to repeating rifles in 1881. In 1893 Marlin introduced a design that, after an update in 1936 and 1948, would be recognized as the Model 336.

The Model 336 is unusual for a lever gun in that its design allows for the ability to easily mount a scope. Many outdoorsmen consider this to give the edge to the Marlin over the popular Winchester 1894 design. Marlin also offered a much larger variety of chamberings for the 336 than Winchester did for the 1894, making the Marlin more versatile.

In 2007 Marlin was acquired by Remington Arms Company. During what collectors refer to as the "Remlin" years, a marked decrease in the quality of Marlin products was observed. Following the bankruptcy of Remington Arms Company, Marlin was acquired by Sturm Ruger. Initial reports on Ruger made rifles are positive, but prices have jumped significantly. As a result of this turmoil, original North Haven JM stamped rifles have become more desirable to collectors.

This rifle was produced in 1975. The barrel is JM stamped. The finish is in excellent condition, and would rate above 95%. The stock has three notches in the pistol grip area, likely to commemorate the poor woodland creatures that were felled by this gun. The stock is in otherwise excellent condition, and does not have any unsightly additions from previous owners. Bore is in excellent shape. $750.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7331 - REMINGTON MODEL 1894 HAMMERLESS DOUBLE BARREL AE GRADE 12 GAUGE- EJECTORS Serial number 119418 made in 1900. This is their "A" grade made with automatic ejectors, so officially the "AE" grade. The 30 inch Damascus barrels have a nice pattern where protected by the forearm although most of the rest of the barrels exposed to surface patina/oxidation appears more of a blued finish. Excellent bright bores needing just a gentle scrubbing.

Remington Arms Co. stamped the actual pellet counts of their test patterns on the rear barrel lug of their hammerless doubles. If the number is two digits a leading 3 is implied. From surviving hang-tags we know the standard load they used to target 12-gauge guns was 1 1/4 ounces of #8 going 511 pellets to the load. The left barrel is marked 38 and the right 32, so the math for 338 and 332 works out to 66 and 64% respectively. Sources vary on how to interpret these percentages, which equate to roughly full and improved. (See https://www.remingtonsociety.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=26157)

Walnut butt and forend nicely factory checkered with most of the original high gloss varnish(?) finish with a few light scratches and dings from field use. Old recoil pad added by a previous user, now nearly petrified. Length of pull is 14 inches. One small scratch or crack on the panel behind the right side of the receiver. Excellent mechanics and nice "bank vault" lock up. Receiver was color case hardened, now mixed with thin patina which may or may not clean up some,

The Model 1894 was Remington`s better quality double gun, with the Model 1900 being a bit cheaper and lesser quality, but both were immensely popular and much better guns than the mass market guns churned out by Folsom or Crescent and sold under literally hundreds of "store brand" names, or the even lower quality imported Belgian junk.

We sell all guns as collector items only and they must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing. We see no reason why this one would not be approve for use with ammunition suitable for Damascus barrel for someone in the "Vintager" shotgun community. Or it is just a real nice example of a relatively high quality American made double. This was made at a time when John M. Browning designed repeating shotguns were about to capture the American sporting shotgun market with the pump action Model 1893 and 1897 Winchesters selling well, and Browning`s Auto-5/Remington Model 11 creating a huge demand for semi-autos. In 1909 Remington totally quit the double gun market and sold off every double gun in inventory or in process of manufacture. A collection of Remington non- repeating shotguns would be an interesting and inexpensive collecting specialty. We have one of Remington`s first shotgun, a percussion single shot listed on our antique page which could be the starting point for such a collection. The recoil pad reduces the price of this one considerably to only $595.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7688 - NICE PIETTA PPS/50 IN 22 SERIAL NUMBER SA82 The Pietta PPS/50 is a semi-automatic rifle that combines classic design with modern functionality. Inspired by the iconic Soviet PPSh-41 submachine gun, the PPS/50 is chambered in .22 LR, making it perfect for recreational shooting and plinking.

Introduced by the Italian Pietta company in the 1970s, the PPS/50 has been a continuously popular firearm for more than 40 years now. Designed to roughly resemble a Soviet PPSh-41 submachine gun, the PPS/50 is a semiautomatic .22 rimfire for the recreational market. It is a simple blowback action, and perhaps the most interesting mechanical feature is its 50-round drum magazine. The drum is remarkably reliable, and has certainly contributed to the long sustained manufacture of the PPS/50.

This PPS/50 is in excellent condition and comes with one drum magazine. $550.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7319 - WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 RIFLE- .25-20 CALIBER WITH LOTS OF CHARACTER - Serial number 470172 made in 1908 with round 24 inch barrel and all typical features for that period. This was a favorite of ranchers and hunters, a much stronger and smoother design by John M. Browning which replaced the Model 1873 "gun the won the west." Most have seen hard lives, including this one, but it really has that "been there done that" look, even though mechanically it is in pretty good shape. Most of the screw heads are unbuggered. Mechanically excellent with smooth action. Traces of finish on the receiver, about 40-50% blue on the barrel and magazine tube, mixed with some light surface rust, with heavier rust and some light pitting near the muzzle. This is a great "western wall hanger" as is. The bore is dirty but some shine can be seen, it has pretty strong rifling, it may or may not clean up.

The Model 1892 Winchester is the classic "cowboy" rifle, and John Wayne was seldom seen without one. This is a nice honest old gun, representative of the old west, and a tribute to the enduring legacy of John M. Browning`s firearms genius. $895.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7806 - WINCHESTER MODEL 94 IN 32 WINCHESTER SPECIAL SERIAL NUMBER 1745268, MANUFACTURED IN 1951. The Model 1894 lever action rifle is one of John M. Browning`s enduring legacy to hunters (and law enforcement) throughout the United States. It is the only gun design that we`re aware of that is still in production 108 years after the first one was made. Winchester needed a lever action

rifle capable of handling smokeless powder to compete with Marlin`s Model 1893. Browning turned out the design in two weeks, and nearly six million rifles later it`s still in production. The rifle was chambered in several calibers from 25-35 to 32 special. It could be ordered in rifle or carbine configuration with other fancy features such as takedown, pistol grip buttstock, shotgun buttplate, and fancy walnut.

This rifle is a handsome Pre-64 Winchester Model 94 carbine, the iconic rifle that generations of Americans have reached for when it was time to put meat on the table. Built in a time when men were craftsmen and pride was taken in a job well done. Savvy Winchester buyers will recognize that current production model 94`s are being manufactured in Japan by CNC machines, and can be bought for the princely sum of $1300 for an entry level model. The craftsmanship of the Pre-64 rifle cannot be denied. The pre-64 rifles are a collecting niche that has only grown with time, and these rifles are sure to increase in value

This rifle is chambered in 32 Winchester Special, a capable cartridge that can still be picked up at your local sporting goods store at a reasonable price. The wood is in very good condition with minimal signs of use. Excellent mirror bright bore with strong rifling. Blue would rate conservatively at 90%, with wear observed in the typical handling spots for these rifles. $950.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7886 - 1459 - WINCHESTER MODEL 52B HEAVY BARREL TARGET RIFLE Serial number 55287B, made in 1938 (per WACA lookup). The Model 52 dominated the American small bore competitive scene for most of the 20th century. Probably 95% plus original factory blue finish on barrel, receiver and buttplate. The trigger guard has some finish loss as that is where sweaty hands hold it during offhand firing. Bright polished bolt with blued handle has matching serial number electric penciled on bottom. Bore in the 28 inch heavy weight barrel is excellent plus, and these are nearly impossible to wear out.

My happiest days in college were spent holding a rifle only a few numbers from this one!

Excellent with no added holes or alterations to the butt length or addition of pads or hooks. Just honest wear from regular use by serious shooters.

Some of these were used as military trainers, mainly for ROTC rifle teams rather than basic training, and most of them are unmarked, so a nice item for a U.S. martial rifle collector or a Winchester collectors. This has blocks on the barrel for mounting a target scope and a front sight. The large dovetail on the receiver bridge has a mounting base marked "WIN 52 MS" which was a factory sight option in 1939 for the heavy barrel target rifles, with a Marble-Goss MG 52 MS extension rear sight and Lyman 77 front sight. NO SIGHTS INCLUDED. Receiver is also factory drilled and tapped on the left for receiver sights, with original plug screws still in place. $995.00 (View Picture)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)