July 12-14, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/14/2022
One of 2,500 Auto & Burglar shotguns manufactured using the Flues model action between 1921-1925. The top of the barrel is stamped "-->SMOKELESS POWDER STEEL<--" over "MADE IN U.S.A.". Either side of the frame is engraved with a small dog scene above "AUTO & BURGLAR GUN/ ITHACA GUN CO. ITHACA N.Y.". Pistol grip is period carved, exhibiting a crosshatched panel on either side. Forend iron is missing its rear screw and exhibits several period repairs. Matching numbers are present on the frame, barrel, and forend. CONDITION: Frame exhibits wear overall, retaining trace amounts of its original case color hardened finish, with the balance turning a gray patina that exhibits spots of light surface oxidation and age related discoloration. Barrel retains fair to good amounts of its original bluing, exhibiting wear overall and some areas of inactive oxidation. Bores exhibit some firing residue, but are otherwise fine. Forend exhibits wear overall, with a loss on the left side as well as several notable cracks. Pistol grip shows some scattered marks from handling and storage overall, with a small loss on the right hand side. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM WILL INCUR A $5.00 TRANSFER TAX IF TRANSFERRED ON AN ATF FORM 4. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 CLASSIFIED AS "ANY OTHER WEAPON".