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.

Click here for WestSound's page, or Click here for the Proxybid page for this specific auction.

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.

Click here for WestSound's page, or here for the Proxybid page for this specific auction.

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.