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301. Burton L. Spiller’s Parker VH Grade 20ga. Shotgun: Burton Spiller wrote Grouse Feathers in 1934 and followed it with More Grouse Feathers in 1938. Both of these important upland sporting classics were published by the famous Derrydale Press. To this day, Burton L. Spiller is referred to as the “poet laureate of the ruffed grouse.” This VH grade Parker 20 ga. shotgun was gifted to the famous outdoor writer H.G. “Tap” Tapply’s son, William G. Tapply, when he was a boy. Like his father, Bill Tapply, a contributing editor for Field & Stream, is also an accomplished sporting writer. Tapply’s story, “Burt’s Gun,” is a narrative of the heartwarming tale of the gift of the gun. “Burt’s Gun” has been published several times and is included in The Orvis Anthology: The C. F. Orvis Outdoor Writing Awards (1984 by Riverwood Press). Accompanying this Parker is a letter of authenticity written and signed by William G. Tapply certifying that this shotgun belonged to Burton L. Spiller and was handed down to Tapply. Included along with the gun and the letter is a signed copy of The Orvis Anthology containing the story “Burt’s Gun,” as well as the “Leg-O-Mutton” leather gun case that Mr. Spiller included with his gift to Tapply. Provenance: From the collection of William G. Tapply, sporting author & contributing editor to Field & Stream magazine. Estimate $5,000-8,000 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
316. Firearm -Winchester Model 1885, high wall, thin side, single shot rifle, 27” long round barrel chambered for .22 long rifle. Barrel has been tapped in 5 places for a scope rail. Provenance: From the collection of William G. Tapply, sporting author & contributing editor to Field & Stream magazine. Estimate $1,200-1,500
317. Firearm - Winchester Model 64 Deluxe, lever action rifle serial #1343187 (made between 1943-1948), 24” barrel chambered for 30 W.C.F. Provenance: From the collection of William G. Tapply, sporting author & contributing editor to Field & Stream magazine. Estimate $1,200-1,500
318. Firearm - Winchester Model 12, 12 ga. standard grade shotgun, serial #644383, (1931), has a 30” proof-steel barrel. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection. Estimate $200-300
318A. American Eagle Inlaid Gun Box, mahogany lift top box with oval inlaid lid depicting a spread wing eagle with a flowing banner in its beak and a staff clutched in its talons, 38 ¼” x 7 ½” x 3” deep, a custom fitted interior for a take down fire arm. Provenance: A NH/NY collection. Estimate $300-450
330. Firearm – “Remington, US Model of 1917,” serial #31496, 25” barrel chambered for .30-.06, arsenal marked on barrel, receiver & bolt, Stock has been sporterized & hand checkered at the wrist & fore grip. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection. Estimate $200-300
331. Firearm – “The Marlin Firearms Co. Model 336-S.C.,” serial #K6987, lever action carbine with a 20” barrel chambered in .30 -.30 cal. Receiver has been tapped for a Rail & a Bushnell 1.5 x - 4x “Banner” scope has been mounted, circa 1950s. Provenance: A Fitzwilliam, NH collection. Estimate $200-300
332. Firearm – Iver-Johnson, Skeet-er,” made by the Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works, Fitchburg, Mass, USA,” serial #4515, this 16 ga., 26” double barrel shotgun has a 26” barrel and finely checkered, highly figured walnut stocks. This was Iver Johnson’s finest model of shotgun & was retired in 1946, comes with its own, “Leg- O-Mutton,” leather case. Provenance: A Fitzwilliam, NH collection. Estimate $1,100-1,600
333. Firearm – Ansley H. Fox Early “A” Grade Double Barrel, 16 ga. shotgun, serial #300058, 28” barrels & the early first period type of engraving, used from about 1913 until the early 1920’s. Has a crack in the stock at the forward part of the wrist & comes with it’s own, “Leg- 0-Mutton” leather case. Provenance: A Fitzwilliam, NH collection. Estimate $500-600
334. Firearm – Early Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Co., Model 14, pump action rifle, serial # C1585, with a 22” barrel chambered for 30 REM. Made from 1912 to 1936. Provenance: A Fitzwilliam, NH collection. Estimate $200-300
352. Firearm - Iver-Johnson, Arms & Cycle Works, Fitchburg, Mass, USA,” Safety Automatic double action revolver, serial #H96837, .38 cal. with a 3.25 barrel & figured walnut grips (possibly replaced), made from 1893-1950. Provenance: Weston, MA & Jaffrey, NH, estate. Estimate $100-150
353. Firearm – Iver-Johnson, “Champion,” single barrel, 12 ga. shotgun with a 28” barrel & walnut butt stock & fore grip. Provenance: A Fitzwilliam, NH collection. Estimate $75-100
382. Firearm – “POS Pride Of Spain ,” Double Barrel 12Ga. Shotgun with double triggers and 29.75” barrels. Imported by “Sloans, S.G. Co., New York , NY , serial #80448. Provenance: Weston, MA & Jaffrey , NH , estate. Estimate $200-300
383. Firearm – “Universal Double Wing,” 2105 12Ga. 26” double barrel, double trigger shotgun with 26” barrels. Imported by “Universal Corp. Hialea, FL, serial #50792. Provenance: Weston, MA & Jaffrey , NH , estate. Estimate $200-300
384. Firearm – “Rohm GMBH Sontheim/BR .22lr caliber chrome plated revolver with a blued barrel & cylinder, 2.25” barrel, made in Germany serial #582862. Provenance: Weston, MA & Jaffrey , NH , estate. Estimate $50-100
385. Firearm – Japanese Arisaka Rifle with bayonet & chrysanthemum cartouche intact on receiver. Provenance: Weston, MA & Jaffrey , NH , estate. Estimate $150-250
386. Firearm – “O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc.” model, “M42B, .22 S-L-LR,” 22 ½” barrel with a full walnut stock with cheek rest, target sights & mounted with a vintage scope. Provenance: Weston, MA & Jaffrey , NH , estate. Estimate $200-300
415. Firearm – “US Springfield 1873, trap door rifle, US model 1878, serial #375828”. Rifle stock has been sporterized; barrel measures 31” long. Provenance: A Weston, MA & Jaffrey , NH collection. Estimate $300-400
416. Firearm - .410 Ga. double barrel shotgun, serial #5564, with double triggers made by, “Jing An,” of china. Barrels are 20” in length & stocks are made of walnut. Provenance: A Weston, MA & Jaffrey , NH collection. Estimate $125-175
417. Firearm – “Stevens, Savage Arms Corporation,” model 940 in 12 Ga. with a 2 ¾” chamber & a 24” barrel mounted with a walnut stock. Provenance: A Weston, MA & Jaffrey , NH collection. Estimate $100-150