Walther .177 Target Quality Air Rifle

Item Description - LOT #54:  Extremely sought after model. In working condition. Rear and front sights intact. Minor wear to finish on stock i.e. safe dings. Barrel great condition. Awesome air rifle.

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The above item has been consigned through Westsound Auctions for their FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015 auction.  Due to the nature of these items, only the descriptions are posted here; please visit the auction website for photos and auction purchase regulations for these firearms. Thanks for looking! 

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Gamo Hunter 220 1000FPS Air Rifle

Item Description - LOT #53:  .177 air rifle with BSA Deer Hunter 4x32 scope. In excellent condition. Working all the way. Marked Gamo Hunter 220 with 1000 feet per second label. Has minor wear to butt stock and occasional safe ding. Great target shooter.

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The above item has been consigned through Westsound Auctions for their FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015 auction.  Due to the nature of these items, only the descriptions are posted here; please visit the auction website for photos and auction purchase regulations for these firearms. Thanks for looking! 

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Vintage Daisy Model 1894 Carbine Style BB Gun

Item Description - LOT #51:  Classic lever action. Plastic stocks. Great working condition. Has some scratching throughout but overall condition very good.

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The above item has been consigned through Westsound Auctions for their FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015 auction.  Due to the nature of these items, only the descriptions are posted here; please visit the auction website for photos and auction purchase regulations for these firearms. Thanks for looking! 

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Crosman AIR 17 BB Gun

Item Description - LOT #52:  Very nice condition overall. Good working condition. Light scratches throughout - see pictures. Collectible air rifle.

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The above item has been consigned through Westsound Auctions for their FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015 auction.  Due to the nature of these items, only the descriptions are posted here; please visit the auction website for photos and auction purchase regulations for these firearms. Thanks for looking! 

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Vintage Daisy Model 25 Pump BB Gun

Item Description - LOT #50: 

Beautiful condition. Working all the way. Plastic stock and forestock - both with some scratching but no chips or cracks. Butt has pledge about shooting safely. Gold tone decaling has some loss from wear but still visible throughout.

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The above item has been consigned through Westsound Auctions for their FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015 auction.  Due to the nature of these items, only the descriptions are posted here; please visit the auction website for photos and auction purchase regulations for these firearms. Thanks for looking! 

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Collectible Antique Firearms November 1, 2013 Online Proxybid Auction

Collectible Antique Firearms Consigned for November 1, 2013 - Online Proxybid Auction

Listed below are some guns we have consigned through Westsound Auctions for their upcoming FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2013 Proxybid  in-house auction.  Due to the nature of these items, only the descriptions are posted here; please visit the auction website for photos and auction purchase regulations for these firearms.  Thanks for looking! 

The live auction will be held simultaneously online through ProxyBid, which means you can bid in person at the auction, pre-bid online, or bid LIVE online through ProxyBid.

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We have consigned the following items:

Ruger Mark 2 Target Model .22LR in Original Box

Lot # 207 (Sale Order: 207 of 242)

Amazingly clean. Appears to have been lightly fired if ever. Very popular model. Has 6 7/8 inch barrel. Beautiful pistol. $25 transfer fee per gun for local pickup -  $30 per gun shipping fee. Please see Firearms Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.

For photos, please visit the auction listing here.

Circa 1860 Schuetzen Style .44

Lot # 208 (Sale Order: 208 of 242)

Sights missing. Ramrod holder loose. No ramrod. Octagon barrel. Heavily engraved. Ornate grip. Stock solid. Has scratches and dings. Bore unknown. Barrel is 27 inches. Beautiful antique firearm. Will be shipped by Celtic Armory at standard $35 long gun rate with possible additional charge due to weight.

For photos, please visit the auction listing here.

Circa 1860 German Style Rifle

Lot # 209 (Sale Order: 209 of 242)

Barrel marked I. Weinborner in Fulda. Beautiful rifle - ornately carved and inlaid. Has ramrod. Engraved stock - lockplate and trim. Has sling swivel. Octagon barrel. Barrel is 31 1/2 inches long. Very good condition. Stock solid with expected scratches - occasional chip and ding. Beautiful antique rifle. Will be shipped by Celtic Armory at standard $35 long gun rate with possible additional charge due to weight.

For photos, please visit the auction listing page here.

Circa 1850 .40 Caliber Bench Rifle

Lot # 210 (Sale Order: 210 of 242)

Known as an Indiana Cap Lock Bench Rifle. Tagged as a .399. Has 36 inch octagon barrel. Comes complete with ramrod. Tiger maple style stock. Adjustable rear sights. Original rear sights have been removed. Trigger guard - tang and side plate engraved. Metal portion of grip has crack - see picture. Stock solid and in wonderful condition with minor dings and wear. Trigger appears to be in working order. Bore unknown. Marked Mathesie on lock. Mathesie family is documented in Indiana history. Elder Mathesie was originally in charge of Napolean's gunsmith department and settled in Indiana 1846. Extremely heavy - rifle weighs over 16 pounds. Will be shipped by Celtic Armory at standard $35 long gun rate with possible additional charge due to weight.

For photos, please visit the auction listing page here.

We have also consigned the following toy guns, stocks and training rifles:

Circa 1960 Hubley Scout Rifle Cap Gun

Lot # 201 (Sale Order: 201 of 242)

Appears to be in good firing condition. Barrel wobbley but appears to be just a loose screw? Lever action. Marked Scout Rifle 250 Shot. Great toy gun.

For photos, please visit the auction listing page here.

   

Pair of 1950s Toy Rifles

 Lot #202  (Sale Order: 202 of 242) 

Item Description:
Includes Wyandotte all metal pump action and Wyandotte steel double barrel double trigger cork gun. Great pair - both in firing condition with expected wear from use. Light rust. Exceptional find.

For photos, please visit the auction listing page here.

Pair of Vintage Toy/Training Type Rifles

Lot # 203 (Sale Order: 203 of 242)

Includes 1950s? Parris bolt action (moderately rusted but good working condition) and unknown wood rifle with wood star noisemaker type trigger (missing butt pad and wear to finish). Both believed to be 1950s era.

For photos, please visit the auction listing page here.

Pair of Military Style Training Rifles

Lot # 204 (Sale Order: 204 of 242)

Includes Kadet trainer rifle with sling - click trigger - still has dummy bullet (metalwork rusted). Also includes Victory Trainer 1942 bolt action trainer (solid - possible repair to forestock - see pictures - no sling. Buttpad marked Victory Trainer 1942). Both stocks have expected wear.

For photos, please visit the auction listing page here.

Pair of Rifle Stocks

Lot # 212 (Sale Order: 212 of 242)

Wooden stock for .30 Carbine and Model 721 Remington. Both inletted. Both in good condition with butt pads.

For photos, please visit the auction listing page here.

Collectible Antique Firearms Consigned for June 7 Online Proxybid Auction

Collectible Antique Firearms Consigned for June 7 Online Proxybid Auction

Listed below are some guns we have consigned through Westsound Auctions for their upcoming June 7th Proxybid  in-house auction.  Due to the nature of these items, only the descriptions are posted here; please visit the auction website for photos and auction purchase regulations for these firearms.  Thanks for looking! 

The auction will be held simultaneously online through ProxyBid, which means you can bid in person at the auction, pre-bid online, or bid LIVE online through ProxyBid.

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Please note:  these items are Lot #75, 76, 77 and 78

Circa 1920 Flobert Lifting Block Rifle

Lot # 75 (Sale Order: 75 of 268)

Caliber is .22 Flobert. Rifle is missing block so is unfireable. Belgian proof marks on barrel. Checkered stock. Barrel is 23 1/2 inches long - octagon. Nice patina. Missing front screw to stock. Stock has damage on both sides near breach. Ornate trigger guard. Great old collectible rifle. Definite wall-hanger. Would display beautifully in any cabin - office or den.

G R Douglas .40 Cal Black Powder Rifle -Customized

Lot # 76 (Sale Order: 76 of 268)

28 inch octagon barrel marked G R Douglas .40 Cal. Customized by J. O. Whalen Tucson AZ Circa 1970. Fancy cap box in stock. Multiple old parts. Has ramrod. Stock solid. Neat old percussian cap rifle.

Wm Craig Circa 1861-62 Bench Rifle - Muzzle Loader

Lot # 77 (Sale Order: 77 of 268)

Caliber unknown. 34 inch long octagon barrel marked Craig & Musgrave Pittsburgh on top. Barrel has wonderful patina. Target sights. Appears to have had custom sights installed long ago. Stock solid. Wonderfully curved butt plate. Appears to be original ramrod. Stock has expected wear but no visible cracks or loss other than wear to finish and occasional scratch. This rifle was built for accuracy and could be fired with the barrel resting on a bench. Great antique rifle. Purchased by Estate in Southern Indiana circa 1945. Extremely heavy at 16.2 pounds.  

ADDED INFO 5/22/13 Markings “WM Craig” on breach block, “Cast Steel” “Craig & Musgrave Pittsburgh” on the top of the barrel. The Craig & Musgrave was used in 1861-1862. 

J Griffith Circa 1850s Bench Rifle - Muzzle Loader

Lot # 78 (Sale Order: 78 of 268)

35 inch barrel stamped J Griffith Louisville Ky on barrel. Long distance sights. Heavy octagon barrel. Stock appears to have been shortened at some point. Stock is solid - no cracks or loss visible. Missing one trim piece on forestock. Original sight location has been filled. Curved butt. Wonderful old bench rifle. Meant to be fired with barrel resting on bench for stability. Very heavy at 20 1/2 pounds. Purchased by estate in Southern Indiana circa 1945. 

ADDED INFO 5/22/13- Markings under the barrel and stock “Allen & Thurber” “Cast Steel” “L” over “D.C. ADDICKS”. Rear sight is not original. The barrel has three rear sight dove tail grooves. The first and third are filled with something and the rear sight is mounted over the second. The front sight shroud isn’t original. Top of barrel is marked with J. Griffith, Louisville, KY. “Allen & Thurber” was a manufacturer name used by Ethan Allen between 1837 and 1854. D.C Addicks is the name of a traditional gunmaker from the early 20th century and probably was the one to make the modifications on this one.

Firearms Consigned for Dec 7 Online Proxybid Auction

Listed below are some guns we have consigned through Westsound Auctions for their upcoming Dec 7th Proxybid  in-house auction.  Due to the nature of these items, only the descriptions are posted here; please visit the auction website for photos and auction purchase regulations for these firearms.  Thanks for looking! 

The auction will be held simultaneously online through ProxyBid, which means you can bid in person at the auction, pre-bid online, or bid LIVE online through ProxyBid.

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Please note:  these items are Lot #205 through Lot #209.

Extremely RARE 1943 WWII Union Switch & Signal Company Military Issue 1911 A1 45 Auto

Lot # 205

Rare All Original 1943 Military Issue! U.S.&S. pistols are the second rarest of the M1911A1s (55,000 produced), only the Singer is rarer (500 produced). None of the Union Switch & Signal 1911A1s have the crossed cannons ordnance stamp even though the practice was standardized in late 1942. This Pistol was produced in approx. March of 1943! Nice model 1911 with US Military holster. This Pistol was purchased by consignor’s father in 1985 from a personal advisor to President Lynden B Johnson and who was flown by Johnson on many missions to Vietnam and other locations. Will come with signed letter of Provenance. Frame marked United States Property M1911 A1 US Army With USS Trademark. Very good overall condition with wear to finish.

S&W Highway Patrolman Model 28 357 Mag

Lot # 206

Wonderful Highway Patrolman revolver with original grips. Great firing condition. Double action. Bluing 85% +/- with expected holstering wear. Left grip has crack at top but tight and not all the way through. Nice tight action. Barrel length 6 inches. 

Smith & Wesson Detectives Special .38 S&W

Lot # 207

Wonderful conceal carry Smith & Wesson revolver with nickel finish. Double action. Some wear at muzzle - expected carry wear. Original grips - in excellent condition. 2 inch barrel. 

Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 Mag

Lot # 208

New model. Single action. 10 1/2 inch barrel. Near new condition. Bluing 95%. Grips have been replaced with Pachmayr Presentation grips. Wonderful pistol in near new condition.

Ruger Mark 1 Target Model 22LR

Lot # 209

Excellent condition. Bluing 90-95%. 6 7/8 inch barrel. Pistol appears to be in great firing condition. Original grips. Exceptionally clean with minor wear at muzzle. Has micro adjustable rear sight.

Raven Model MP-25 25 Auto Pistol

Lot # 210

Excellent condition with minor wear from carry. Nickel finish with wood grips. Great little semi automatic pistol. 

August 3, 2012 Auction Items

More of the family's stash of stuff up for auction on August 3, 2012 through Westsound Auctions.  

The auction will be held simultaneously online through ProxyBid, which means you can bid in person at the auction, pre-bid online, or bid LIVE online through ProxyBid.

Photos and item descriptions below!!!  

To see the complete catalog of this auction "Hot August Antiques, Collectibles, Coins & Guns!", including our items that are up for sale, click here.


Thanks for looking!


Lot # 64
Set of 1989-90 Hummel Little Companions Plates


Complete set Danbury Mint M.L Hummel Little Companions collectors plates. Includes: Squeaky Clean - Tender Loving Care - Country Crossroads - Private Parade - Surprise - Budding Scholars - Little Musicians - Hello Down There - Little Explorers - Apple Tree Boy and Girl - Come Back Soon - Stormy Weather. All in excellent - like new condition. All marked with No. F4737.  (Plate holder in photo not included)
To bid, click here.

Lot # 65
1976 Fitz & Floyd Shell Dishes


Includes 8+ inch shell shaped serving dish and 11+ inch chip & dip double tier shell. Both pieces embossed with FF mark.  Items are in excellent condition.  (There is a small flea bite on the dip bowl, but it is under the glaze - happened during the manufacturing process.)  A great way to serve up those Summertime foods!
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Lot # 66


Lot 16 Miniature Collector Plates


Franklin Mint Great Porcelain Houses of the World miniature collectors plates. Includes Royal Worcester - Lladro - Haviland - Huschenreuther - Handgemalt - Okura - Zsolnay - Mosa - Raynaud - Noritake - Suisse Lagenthal - Richard Ginori - Royal Doulton - Coalport - Royal Copenhagen - Porsgrund. All pieces in excellent condition and measure approx. 3 inches in diameter. Beauties from 1982.
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Lot # 67
Birds and Blossoms of the World Bird Figurines


Franklin Mint 1986. Includes Chaffinch - Bullfinch - Cardinal. All in excellent like new condition. These are becoming increasingly difficult to find!
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Lot # 68
Alpine Flowers Miniature Bells & Display Rack
Franklin Mint, 1981-83. Includes 12 miniature porcelain bells with floral scenes - scientific names of flowers on interior with gold trim. Includes display rack. Excellent condition. 
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Lot # 69
Treasures of the Imperial Dynasties Vases


Franklin Mint Includes square vase - plum blossom vase - temple - bottle vase - double gourd vase - vase of the Tsun Form - Mii Peing Vase - covered vase - vase with handles - rouleau vase - Famile Rose vase and unknown name vase. In excellent condition. 
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Lot # 70
Antique Ink Bottle, Royal Albert Tray, Kitchen Clock

Includes: 1986 Franklin Mint/Gloria Vanderbilt plate style kitchen clock with "Thyme" and border swags of thyme and blue ribbon, gold border. Battery operated. (plate holder not included) 

Royal Albert Old Country Roses tray.  Older backstamp dates to approx. 1962.  Roses and gold scalloped border; measures 11-1/2 inches by 6-1/2 inches in very good condition - some slight pin scratches on white glaze. (plate holder not included)

Very special antique collector piece dated 1870.  Denby Pottery stoneware ink bottle measures 6 inches high by 2 3/8 inches diameter.  Brown glaze, pouring spout, very good condition.  Sharply scribed, nice heavy piece. No chips or cracks; tiny fleabite near spout.  Marked:  Vitreous stoneware, J. Bourne & Son Patenters, Denby Pottery near Derby, P&J Arnold, London England"

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Lot # 71
25 Franklin Mint Sterling Miniature Plates & Display Rack

Antique English Silver Miniature Plate Collection by Franklin Mint, 1981.  Sterling plates representing 25 English silver manufacturing houses.  Includes wooden display rack. Highly collectible set! Beautifully detailed, in excellent condition.

Spot tested as silver. Plates marked with copyright - Franklin Mint trademark 81 - only markings found. 102 grams total weight.

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Lot # 72
Chum Pocket Watch

1930s - 15 jewels - 2 adjustments - watch size 8/0 - stem wind stem set. Open face gold filled case in good shape. F.A. Hirsch and Company movement.  Non-running - may just need a good cleaning.

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Lot # 73
Elgin Pocket Watch

1904 - 15 jewels - no adjustments - watch size 16 - stem wind stem set. Open face silveroid case in good shape.  Non-running - broken stem. 

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Lot # 74
Elgin Natl. Watch Co. Pocket Watch

Non-running - may just need a good cleaning. 1893 - 7 jewels - no adjustments - watch size 18 - stem wind stem set. Open face silveroid case in nice shape. Dial in nice shape.

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Lot # 140
1950s Jolly Roger Pirate Cannon in Original Package


Unopened. Box worn but still sealed. The Jolly Roger Cap Firing All Metal Pirate Cannon actually fires harmless cannon balls. With caps and cannon balls.  Made by Callen Mfg. Corp.  Very neat old toy.
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Lot # 141
Vintage Tin Litho Spot Shot Marble Game

Spot Shot, made by Wolverine Supply & Mfg Co. Pittsburgh PA. Appears to be in working condition. Some loss of finish from use. Red and white hand-held marble shooting game, litho tin.  Marked Patent # 1,961,147.  Approx.  13 inches long by 2-1/2 inches high.  Very fun Old piece.

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Lot # 142
1950-60s Uncle Remus Bank

Vintage cast iron bank, overall condition very good with some loss of paint to roof. Missing plug. Black Americana bank has cop chase robber back into the building.  Marked on back: Uncle Remus Bank 136.

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Lot # 143


Lot of  Vintage Marx Train Items

Includes black tin train engine O-gauge (worn paint) - red tin train engine (replaced wheels are wooden and have been broken and repaired) - tin litho Southern Pacific train engine & dummy No. 6000 O-gauge in good condition - tin litho Southern Pacific caboose No. 1235 O-gauge (missing wheels) - tin litho box car No. 37956 O-gauge in good condition (doors work/slide) and transformer No. 1239 50 watts (cast iron - paint is chipped and missing bottom plug). Also includes tin steam engine.

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Lot #144


Lot of Vintage Lionel O-Scale Train Items

Includes Lionel Prairie Type 2-6-2 Locomotive No. 1666 marked Lionel 027 on bottom (missing push rods on both sides - sold AS-IS) with Tender (loose from bottom). Also includes tin litho Lionel Curtis Baby Ruth Candy box car No 2679 in good condition - Lionel tin litho gondola car in good condition - Lionel tin red caboose No. 2682 (missing top - loose from bottom - set of wheels poorly home repaired - rough condition).

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Lot # 145


Lot of Vintage O-Scale Track & Misc.

Includes Lionel 1033 90 watt transformer (cord bad) - uncouple unload switch control - two switch tracks (poor condition) - one crossing - two transformer connection pieces - 19 straight track pieces - 23 curved track pieces and 1/2 of a tin tunnel.

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Lot #151


Working Henry's Neon Sign


Newer. Works great. Henry's light blue letters with red underline.   Measures 28 inches wide by 16+/- inches tall.  Dusty. Some cracking and loss of paint to finish.
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Lot # 152


Working Beck's Beer Neon Sign


Neon weak in top of letters but otherwise great working condition. Beck's medium green letter with white frame.  Also has crest on top and "Made in Germany."  Measures 29 inches wide by 19 inches tall.
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