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LOT 123 - Per Mr. Gusler, the “JA” marking refers to Jerry Abbott, then an apprentice in the Colonial Williamsburg Gun Shop.
LOT 126 - Included with the rifle is a leather hunting pouch and horn set by contemporary artist Gary Birch of Ohio. The bag and accessories are very good and have moderate to heavy “wear” from professional “aging” including stiffened leather and “old” repairs.
LOT 129 - Inlcuded appraisal letter from William H. Guthman.
LOT 132 - Barrel length should read: 10 inch round.
LOT 160 - matching serial number, “20372”, on the bottom of the lug.
LOT 185 - Original period triggerguard and buttplate, all other components are reproduction.
LOT 194 - Headline should read: Scarce Civil War Sarson & Roberts U.S. Contract Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet. Includes a period U.S. socket bayonet featuring a modern inscription on the blade (bordered gothic script “JD McAULAY 7th Regt VA Vols”) and leather scabbard.
LOT 354 - Choked modified/full.
LOT 411 - Some scuffs are visible on the forearms with the forearm on barrel set no. 1 showing some scratches or cracking about the mounting hardware.
LOT 433 - Straight grip stock with engraved skeletonized buttplate around checkered bare butt.
LOT 625 - Per the consignor - Archer competed in 999 professional golf tournaments in his lifetime.
LOT 686 - Headline should read: AutoMag Pasadena Original Model 180 Semi-Automatic Pistol.
LOT 1151 - This early Colt Model 1860 Army was manufactured in 1860 and has the highly desirable early full fluted cylinder.
LOT 1335 - Includes certificate of proof issued by the Birmingham Gun Barrel Proof House.
LOT 1346 - Caliber should read: 16/8 x 57 IRS.
LOT 1414 - Choked modified/full.
LOT 1455 - Barrel length should read: 26 inch solid rib.
LOT 1459 - This rifle was featured in the cover story to the magazine “The Winchester Collector”, Summer 2012 (this issue is included).
LOT 1465 - Headline should read: Winchester Model 52-C Target Bolt Action Rifle with Factory Crate. 28 inch round bbl. Extra heavy barrel.
LOT 1472 - Headline should read: Winchester Model 52-C Target Bolt Action Rifle with Factory Crate. With extra heavy barrel.
LOT 1476 - The chart on page 180 of “The Parker Story” by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote lists only 300 A1-Special custom engraved guns manufactured. This pair is signed next to the trigger guard “C. DeCamillis”.
LOT 1480 - Estimate should read: 8,000 - 11,000.
LOT 1488 - Headline should read: Documented Texas Shipped Pre-World War II Colt Super .38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter.
LOT 1527 - Per the consignor, Ross sold the receiver, trigger guard and floor plate from his inventory to the consignor, who then arranged to have it pass through the Precision Weapons Section at Quantico, Virginia.
LOT 1580 - Included paperwork indicates it was overhauled at the Ohio Ordnance Works in 2016.
LOT 1582 - Included paperwork indicates it was overhauled at the Ohio Ordnance Works in 2015.
LOT 1638 - Import mark present next to the magazine well.
LOT 1689 - The additional barrel is in 300 Winchester Short Magnum.
LOT 3137 - Manufactured in 1862. Initials on case lid are “E.A.”
LOT 3185 - OUT OF THE AUCTION.
LOT 3314 - Barrel length should read: 30 inch solid rib.
LOT 3365 - Choked modified/full.
LOT 3366 - Choked modified/full.
LOT 3383 - Lot does not include original box.
LOT 3388 - The blade is a rare Swedish Damascus.
LOT 3390 - The blade is a rare Swedish Damascus.
LOT 3526 - Per the consignor, these barrels/conversion parts are chambered for .308 and 7.62 mm. Other improvements by Hitachi under Kokura Arsenal supervision.
LOT 3629 - Headline should read: Pre-Ban Colt AR-15 A2 Government Model Semi-Automatic Rifle.
LOT 3630 - Muzzle break is titanium.
LOT 3744 - Headline should read: Cooper Arms Model 52 Custom Classic Bolt Action Rifle with Box. Estimate should read: 2000 - 3000.
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