GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
ECLECTIC COLLECTOR'S LOT WITH SAVAGE 6A .22LR RIFLE, 4 BAYONETS, 1 POWDER FLASK AND 1 SHOT POUCH. SAVAGE MODEL 6A NSN 22LR MODERN; C&R 1) Cal. .22LR. 24" bbl. Savage Model 6A "gill gun". Standard markings. Multi-caliber. Stock is checkered at the wrist. Tube fed under bbl. Accompanying this gun is: 2) French 1866 Chassepot bayonet with scabbard. Markings removed from spine of blade. "16" on crossguard. Does not appear to have had any other number or proof marks. Brass handle. Scabbard is of the standard style with French numbering on back. 3) Silver painted unknown socket bayonet. 4) Springfield 1903 bayonet with wood handles dated 1911. SN blade. WWII style long composite scabbard. 5) Large 1812 period socket bayonet. Markings on blade are illegible. Hole rusted through on top of socket. Blade is 1-13/32" at the widest point. 6) Brass unmarked powder flask with birds on either side; missing catch spring and top pins. 7) Leather shot pouch with embossed dog on either side. Marked "3 lbs" on one side. Maker's mark appears to be "AM.FLASK&CAP CO" on spout. Shot inside. PROVENANCE: Daryl Middlebrook collection. CONDITION: 1) Gun is in fair condition with some light to moderate surface rust in various places. Markings are clear. Wood is good with light scratches and handling marks. Checkering is sharp. Bore is fine with sharp rifling. Mechanics are functional. 2) Pleasing patina overall with light surface rust. Blade appears to have been lightly sharpened. Push button catch needs cleaning and lubrication. 3) Relic condition with rear of socket having been spread. Ring at back of socket broken with piece missing. Socket out of round; blade slightly bent. 4) Blade shows evidence of being sharpened some time ago. Markings are clear. Wood grips show wear with crack on left grip. Latching mechanism in good working order. Scabbard shows wear with ding, handling marks and scratches. Throat has light pitting with clear marking. 5) Relic condition with hole from rust as noted. Light to moderate pitting overall. 6) Pleasing patina with light dings. 7) Leather shows crazing with scuff marks. Stitching is solid. Spout mechanism in good working order. 53098-10 GER (100-200) W/ 4 EDGED WEAPONS AND 2 POWDER FLASKS