In reading the fine article by William R. Hansen in the September 2016 magazine entitled "U.S. Martial Arms Collector" published by Martial Arms expert Wayne Gagner, he writes, "...after rare, what comes next?" This is a fair question given the survival rate of original and unaltered Model 1922 heavy barrel match rifles can be counted on one hand. It is estimated that the vast majority of these rare match rifles were later altered to the type "T" variation. This rifle by serial number is listed in this fine article as example no.1 and places this rifle as having been assigned to Captain James F. Laughlin, a top rated marksman on the 1922 Massachusetts National Guard team. The right side of the stock is stamped, "Mass. Rifle Team". Captain Laughlin made the international shooting team in 1923 scoring an incredible 248/250. These rifles are instantly recognizable to the knowledgeable collector by the following special features. Springfield Armory first assembled new and distinctively American heavy barrel rifles for the 1921 International Rifle Team held in Leon, France. The original drawing for this rifle can be found on page 106 in William Brophy's book titled "The Springfield 1903 Rifles". The front sight base is integral to the barrel and does not have the typical band. The scope blocks are factory mounted with no provision for rear sight and spaced 5-3/4" on center using standard AO blocks. The 1917 Enfield front barrel band to allow for the large diameter barrel. Features the NRA style pistol grip, two bolt, walnut sporter stock with wide finger grooves. Has the short stem Lyman 48 receiver sight and swept bolt stamped "WL3". Non serif safety. Left side of stock has the deep "D.A.L." in rectangle for Springfield Armory production 1918 - 1942. Wrist has block letter "P" in circle. Sling swivel on toe of stock. Has the Type 7 stamped, cupped steel buttplate. Rifle is in excellent all original untouched condition. The receiver remains the majority of the original factory high polish commercial type blue finish. The barrel retains 85% original factory rust blue, thinning from age. Stock is excellent with a few minor storage dings and a few bumps at the left side of forend. It is equipped with special order, adjustable double set triggers. Bore has an ME reading of 0 and a TE reading of 7. Bolt is polished in the white. Rifle is accompanied by a copy of the U.S. Martial Arms Collector magazine that features an article on this exact rifle. Also comes with a photocopy of Captain Laughlin's shooting score from 1923 from the American Rifleman with a picture of Laughlin that appears to be him holding this exact rifle. According to the article all of the known examples are serial numbered from 124,349 to 124,889 with nine listed known examples that have been identified to date. Long referred to by knowledgeable Springfield collectors as the "ghost rifles" as they are often talked about but never seen. This may be a once in a lifetime chance to add what is arguably the rarest U.S. Springfield Model to your collection. Includes a Springfield research letter. Serial Number-1244354; Manufacturer-Springfield; Model-1922; Caliber-.30-06; Barrel Length-24"; FFL Status-Curio & Relic; CORRECTION: Comes with factory letter.
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This shotgun was manufactured in 1937, the year Parker moved to Ilion, New York having been purchased by Remington in 1934. Shotgun has all matching numbers, matted solid rib with the old Meridian, Connecticut address, twin sights, manual extractors, case colored boxlock frame, single select trigger with special straight grip, English style stock with checkered buttplate, nickel shield in toe and checkered beavertail forend. 95% original blue on barrels and 50% case colors on frame. Wood is excellent with usual hunting mars, beautiful grain and razor sharp checkering. Trigger guard retains approximately 30% original factory blue and bottom of frame stamped "Parker". Lock-up is tight as new. Beautiful pre-war special order Parker. Serial Number-240655; Manufacturer-Parker; Model-VH; Barrel Length-28"; FFL Status-Curio & Relic; Gauge-20 bore; Barrel Wall Thickness: Both: .026"; Chamber: 2 - 5/8"; Choke: L: Moderate & R: Skeet; Drop At Comb: 1 -7/16"; Drop At Heel: 2 - 1/4"; Internal Bore Diameter: L: .620" & R: .619"; Weight: 6lbs - 14oz;
Stein measures 5-1/2" tall, 3-3/4" at base. Made of ceramic, half litre capacity with German eagle and Swastika on face. The pewter lid has the name of a previous owner, "R. Brendel". According to Warsaw University, there was a SS Major Ryan Hard Brendel listed as an administrator at the death camp of Auschwitz-Berkenaw who was captured by Russians in 1945 and executed by the Pol's for war crimes in June 1945. Stein was cracked and professionally repaired and there are some minor dents in the lid. Given the rarity and history, still an extremely fine piece. Serial Number-N/A;
MIXED LOT OF COLLECTABLESincluding a specimen wood cigarette box impressed to the base R & J Price, Scotland 1926, walnut cigarette box, a burr walnut cigarette box, a folding chess/draughts board with associated pieces, cased ivorine domino set, two shaped and polished quartz specimens, two pairs of 9ct gold earrings and miscellaneous costume jewellery
Ten model tanks, mostly unboxed in a variety of different scales and of tinplate and plastic construction this lot includes examples with both friction and clockwork mechanisms as well as a 'Modern Toys' Japanese r/c example with battery operation. The b/o models are untested and appear to have clean battery compartments except for the large launcher carrying 'Saturn' and 'Titan' rockets, which does have slight corrosion. (10)
Three boxed toy cars of tinplate and plastic construction, a large Chinese friction 'Racing Car', and a Japanese battery operated r/c 'Jaguar Champ O' Racer' both based on the 'E type', together with b/o BMW 3.5 by Taiyo. Both b/o models are untested however battery compartments appear clean. (3)
Three boxed battery operated toy cars of tinplate and plastic construction, two Porsche Carrera Rally cars, one by Alps, the other by Taiyo of Japan together with a r/c Porsche 917K also by Taiyo. This lot also includes an unboxed b/o VW Beetle 'Highway Patrol' car. The b/o models are untested however battery compartments appear clean. (4)
J&R GRIFFIN; a George V hallmarked silver backed Art Nouveau style hand mirror, length 29cm, and a matching hand brush converted to a mirror (af), Chester 1916, a further silver cherubic and foliate embossed example, Birmingham 1902, (af) and a four piece electroplated dressing table set (7).
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