LOT 2028Fantastic G. M. Sabatti Signed Factory Master Engraved Abbiatico & Salvinelli Famars “One of a Kind” Venus Express Royal Side Lock Double Rifle in .375 H&H with Case - Serial no. 1089, 375 H& H cal., 24 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in Brescia, Italy, Famars shotguns are some of the world’s finest made and were available on a custom order basis only. The company (as Abbiatico & Salvinelli) ceased production in 2012. This beautiful rifle is fitted with a custom removable bead front sight on a 3 inch ramp sight base featuring a fold over night sight and a 9 inch raised based featuring provisions for scope rings (scope rings made by Joe Smithson

are included) and a gold sight line inlaid two leaf rear sight graduated for 50 yards (fixed) and 100 yards (folding). The barrels are marked “Abbiatico

& Salvinelli” on the left side and “One of a kind” on the right side, feature engraved bands at the breech and muzzles, and have ejectors. The underside of the right barrel is marked “a Pepo con sincera amicizia/Cristina.” The barrel flats are marked with Italian proofs and “A&S 1089 A&S/CAL. 375HH CAT. 4648.” These markings are repeated on the water table. The full coverage fine scroll engraved and coin finished action has pinless detachable side locks, which are signed “ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI.” The underside of the receiver has the model and caliber markings. The scroll engraving extends to the trigger

guard, barrel release and manual tang safety. The scrollwork is by G. M. Sabatti as signed near the triggers. The “S” for safety is in flush gold. It has polished double triggers (articulated front trigger) and sling eyelets on the underside of the

barrels and stock. The highly figured forearm and pistol grip stock feature fine multi-point checkering and engraved hardware, including the grip cap with compartment. The stock is fitted with a 1 inch solid recoil pad. The length of pull is 14 7/8 inches. The barrels, forearm and lower tang are numbered to the gun. The leather bound oak partitioned case has a Famars label on the interior and comes with a canvas cover, three piece brass cleaning rod with wood handle, two cleaning rod attachments, pair of snap caps, plastic oiler and case key.

CONDITION: Near new showing minimal handling and storage. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent. An exceptional example of A&S craftsmanship!

Estimate: 25000 - 35000

LOT 9 - The refinished stock is fine and retains nearly 90% of the piano finish.

LOT 296 - Caliber should read: 50 Percussion/Rimfire.

LOT 300 - Also included are copies of documents regarding payments by Sharps to Messrs. Ketchum, Rogers & Bement in 1857 not related to the rifle.

LOT 327 - Includes a wooden display case.

LOT 368 - Headline should read: Documented Colt Experimental .380 Hammerless Pocket Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter.

LOT 369 - Includes a factory letter. Wood putty modifications on grips are factory.

LOT 429 - The hammer is not marked “NS”.

LOT 435 - Gun ‘A’ headline should read: Smith & Wesson .22 Ladysmith 2nd Model Double Action Revolvermanufactured from 1906 to 1910.

LOT 450 - Magazine is numbered “8931h” to match the pistol.

LOT 574 - Headline should read: Outstanding Factory Master Engraved Nelly Watrin Triple Signed Belgian Browning Olympian Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Box.

LOT 674 - Mechanically fine, though the safety is stuck and will not engage.

LOT 698 - Includes tools, parts, papers, & choke tubes.

LOT 705 - Serial number should read: 10059. Observed 550-2 SP rifles show an approximate starting serial number of “10000”, placing this very early in the production run. An equally low numbered

SIG 551-2 SP carbine, “60059”, can be seen in Lot 1855; if acquired together they could make an interesting and rare SIG grouping.

LOT 706 - This has a parkerized bolt, late pattern firing pin and a cotter pin, firing pin retainer.

LOT 712 - Manufactured 1976 - 1986.

LOT 807 - Headline should read: Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 Double Action Revolver.

LOT 809 - Estimate should read: 1100 - 1600.

LOT 897 - Headline should read: Colt Series 80 MK IV Gold Cup National Match “100 Years” Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case.

LOT 949 - Estimate should read: 1400 - 2250.

LOT 1004 - Barrel length should read: 24 inch round.

LOT 1108 - Estimate should read: 100,000 -300,000.

LOT 1040 - Winchester manufactured 50-110-300 from 1887 - 1940.

LOT 1049 - The upper tang is marked “MODEL 1876”.

LOT 1152 - The photos in the catalog are switched with LOT 1153.

LOT 1192 - OUT OF THE AUCTION.

LOT 1237 - Classified as antique. Caliber should read: 44 Special.

LOT 1256 - Caliber should read: 44 M&H.

LOT 1322 - Headline should read: Fine Signed Tachi-Length Japanese Sword Blade with Shirasaya Fittings.

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LOT 1416 - The manufacturer confirmed that this rifle choked shotgun was completed in May 1907 for M. Fleisehmann Esq.

LOT 1445 - The manufacturer confirmed that this shotgun was completed on 15 October 1923 for H.E. Allen with single trigger and patent detachable locks with hinged cover plates. The extra 32 inch barrels with 2 ¾ inch chambers were completed in 1955 for H.B. Readings.

LOT 1454 - The butt stock is no longer loose.

LOT 1470 - The manufacturer confirmed that this rifle was completed on 11 April 1933 for Manton & Co. of Calcutta. It is noted as being 510 grade with Westley Richards snap lever work and 26 inch chopperlump barrels with a sunken rib.

LOT 1473 - The manufacturer confirmed that this rifle was completed in December 1937 for H. Gros. The records note the chambering as .500 Rimless “Schuler” regulated for a 535 grs bullet.

LOT 1489 - Includes a factory letter.

LOT 1501 - Includes a full blue magazine with an engraved base plate having “COLT SUPER/.38 AUTO.” in gold.

LOT 1563 - There is a light ring in the bore 2 inches from the muzzle.

LOT 1565 - A magazine is included in the lot.

LOT 1566 - Has a matching slide.

LOT 1568 - A nickel plated magazine is included.

LOT 1572 - The slide is correctly numbered to the frame. Includes a full blue magazine marked “CAL. 38/COLT.”

LOT 1576 - Caliber should read: 38 Super.

LOT 1580 - The slide has the early production “BROWNING’S PATENT/APR. 20. 1897 SEPT. 9. 1902” patent marking which is commonly seen in the 1 to 500 serial number range.

LOT 1595 - The grips are also matching, numbered “39” on the back of each panel. The correctly numbered grips were found on LOT 1541 from our April 2016 auction, which was Walther Model AP Serial Number 44. Both pistols now have their correct grips.

LOT 1597 - Though not documented, the first line appears to be the name “Margarete Slezak”; a singer and actress with a career spanning from Weimar Germany to post-War West Germany, Slezak is one of the women noted as being close to Hitler. Reports vary on just how close the two got, with some French reports from the era suggesting that they got very, very close, going as far as to name her one of his ‘secret lovers’. Reports also place her as a mutual friend of Hitler and Leni Riefenstahl, noted maker of Nazi propaganda, famous for

“Triumph of the Will” and related works, who also suffered accusations of being with Hitler both during and after the War. A similarly signed amber-covered presentation copy of Mein Kampf can be seen in Lot #1599.

LOT 1599 - With the exception of the crisp “H” in his own last name, Hitler’s handwriting is borderline unreadable, though the first line may be addressed to Margarete Slezak an actress and singer with a career stretching from Weimar Germany to West Germany. Slezak is noted as a contemporary of both Adolf Hitler and Nazi propagandist Leni Riefenstahl. The full nature of her relationship to Hitler is a matter of speculation, with both Slezak and Riefenstahl being among the women accused of being in secret relationships with the Fuehrer. Slezak would certainly count as ‘close’ to the party leadership. A fine silver framed presentation Hitler portrait which also appears signed to Slezak can be seen in Lot #1597.

LOT 1607 - Small chip present on top left of the grip, and small cracks on the back..

LOT 1640 - Caliber should read: 7.62 x 54R.

LOT 1643 - Caliber should read: 7 x 57mm Mauser.

LOT 1651 - OUT OF THE AUCTION.

LOT 1658 - Stock serial number should read: 1955.

LOT 1666 - Photo is switched in the catalog with LOT 3355.

LOT 1677 - Magazine is numbered “1716”.

LOT 1684 - Pistol comes with 2 magazines, 1 matching, 1 non-matching.

LOT 1726 - Original box added to lot.

LOT 1851 - Includes a factory letter and a Colt XM9 manual.

LOT 1852 - Includes a factory letter. Grips are rosewood.

LOT 1855 - Observed 551-2 SP carbines show an approximate starting serial number of “60000”, placing this very early in the production run. An equally low numbered 550-2 SP rifle, “100059”, can be seen in Lot 705.

LOT 1876 - Gun includes a crate. The belt feed mechanism sticks a bit, otherwise mechanically very good.

LOT 1870 - Caliber should read: 7.62 NATO. LOT 1877 - Gun includes a crate.

LOT 2028 - Fantastic G. M. Sabatti Signed Factory Master Engraved Abbiatico & Salvinelli Famars “One of a Kind” Venus Express Royal Side Lock Double Rifle in .375 H&H with Case - Added as last lot of Saturday’s sale. See above.

LOT 3040 - Caliber should read: 32-20.

LOT 3102 - Estimate should read: 25,000 - 45,000.

LOT 3140 - There is no “30” marking inside the front door.

LOT 3173 - Top of barrel photo belongs with LOT 3174.

LOT 3190 - Headline should read: Finely Engraved Cased Early J. Purdey & Sons Double Barrel Box Lock Non-Ejector Shotgun, Serial Number “444”.

LOT 3200 - Headline should read: Cased Engraved W.W. Greener “F40 Model” Box Lock Non-Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter.

LOT 3256 - Includes a two-tone Colt magazine with engraved base.

LOT 3258 - Headline should read: Outstanding Pre-War Colt Super 38 with Matching Number Colt Factory Shipping Box, Instruction Manual, Advertisement Sheet, and Factory Letter.

LOT 3273 - Magazine added to lot.

LOT 3298 - Manufactured in 1928.

LOT 3345 - Includes a P1 marked Walther magazine.

LOT 3355 - Photo is switched in the catalog with LOT 1666.

LOT 3398 - The only accessories included with lot are tool and part cases.

LOT 3404 - Serial number should read: AC543180.

LOT 3409 - Headline should read: World War II Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R British MKII (Inoperable) STEN Submachine GunCondition should read: Note: this is a fully functional (not DEWATED) WWII SMG that is currently listed on a Form 4 as a fully functional weapon. It has been rendered “inoperable” as identified and explained in the description above.

LOT 3431 - Gun is fitted with a one-piece walnut stock.

LOT 3439 - Headline should be spelled: EisenhowerWatch is a 1941 Bulova Chronograph 13AH 17 jewel movement. Case is serial number 214797

LOT 3516 - Includes a Pacific Sporting Arms Inc. appraisal letter indicating a resale value of $10,000 - $15,000.

LOT 3518 - Manufactured in the early 1970s.

LOT 3534 - 95% original finish remains with handling marks and rub marks from the forearm on the lower barrel.

LOT 3545 - Headline should read: Factory Engraved J.P. Sauer & Sohn Hammer Cape Gun.

LOT 3567 - Headline should read: Scoped Model 1905 Steyr Mannlicher Bolt Action Carbine with Von Lengerke & Detmold Marked Barrel and Ammunition. Chambered in the “9x56mm” cartridge.

LOT 3598 - Headline should read: Factory Engraved Blaser SR 830 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope

LOT 3619 - Headline should read: Weatherby Mark V Bolt Action Rifle in .416 Weatherby Magnum.

LOT 3647 - Headline should read: Ed Brown Custom Model 704 A5 Tactical Bolt Action Rifle. Estimate should read: 2500 - 3500.

LOT 3673 - Included with lot: green canvas web sling, original box, cleaning rod and 2 extra magazines.

LOT 3689 - Headline should read: Early Armscorp M14 Semi-Automatic Rifle with National Match Sights. Description should read: standard weight H&R barrel dated “11-61” with the chrome lined bore, GI type slotted flash hider.

LOT 3774 - Includes a gold plated magazine.

LOT 3796 - Includes two magazines (one magazine is missing the follower).

LOT 3868 - Headline should read: Factory Double Stamp Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Box.The Rampant Colt on the left side of the frame is factory double stamped.