GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
OUTSTANDING LOT OF THREE U.S. MILITARY LONG ARMS. SPRINGFIELD M1-D 3835173 30 MODERN; C&R Cal. 30/06. 24" bbl. Springfield bbl dated 3-52. Most if not all M1D Sniper Rifles were built using WWII rifles and were arsenal conversions. This example is exactly that. 3 piece walnut stocks have circle P proof at pistol grip inspectors cartouche is undetectable (if present at all) as it is hidden by MRT 2-52 dated cheek rest. Internal parts appear to all be Springfield and WW2 period manufacture.Blue finish M-84 telescope with period eye cup and sliding sun shade. These rifles had a long career in Korea and later in Vietnam. Dark phosphate finish on metal components with correct oil finish on stocks . Complete with M-2 Flash hider and flat buckle WW2 period web sling. After detailed inspection this rifle appears to be fine authentic example and not a common CMP assembled rifle. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall with sharp crisp mechanics and excellent bright sharp bore. Stocks show a multitude of period marks and minor scratches as they all do. Leather cheek piece is fine with good stitching and still supple.Optics are clear and bright with minor exterior surface wear.Web sling is slightly stained but complete.M-2 flash hider has slight finish wear at edges but is a fine example. 51517-122 TDW (4,750-5,750)
VERY FINE 1881 DATED TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR 153477 45-70 C&R Cal. 45-70. Standard configuration with 32-5/8" bbl, long range rear sight with "1873" dated lock and breech. This example is in beautiful condition retaining much of its orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Bbl retains about 90% thinning blue/plum finish. Breech and tang retain about 90% muted case colors. Stock is sound and solid with a few minor storage blemishes. Bright cartouche and inspector marks. Mechanically fine with bright shiny bore. 51517-124 JS (1,000-1,500)
EXCEPTIONALLY FINE U.S. SPRINGFIELD KRAG RIFLE. SPRINGFIELD KRAG 271237 30-40 MODERN; C&R Cal. .30-40 Krag. 30" bbl with 2-pc walnut stocks with strong 1900 dated cartouche on left side. Proper 1898 pattern rear sight with strong circle P inspection behind trigger guard. Traditional two retaining bands with blue finish on all metal components other than bolt body itself which is left armory bright. Stock has traditional oil finish. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine in and out, with most all blue finish remaining on all metal components with typical finish loss on buttplate and high points of receiver, front band, and muzzle. Bore is in near new condition, both sharp and bright. Stock is exceptionally fine with minimal marks from storage and no real signs of distress other than some slight storage marks. Mechanics are crisp and function properly. 51517-123 TDW (1,250-1,750)