WTS: 22 REMAINING COLLECTOR & UTILITY FIREARMS
EACH SOLD ITEM IS CLEARLY MARKED AS "SOLD" IN FRONT OF THE ITEM NUMBER AT THE BEGINNING OF THAT LISTING.
Here is a list of the guns that are AS YET UNSOLD:
SW-6 (S&W Pre-Model 10)
SW-7 (S&W Performance Center 24-5)
C-2 (Colt Match Target)
C-3 (Colt Official Police)
M-2 (Remington Model 1871 "Lugar conversion"
M-4 (Hopkins Allen New Model Target Pistol)
M-5 (Stevens Offhand Model 35)
M-6 (H&R USRA Model 7-inch)
M-7 (H&R USRA Model 10-inch)
S-3 (High Standard Supermatic Citation 102)
S-5 (High Standard Sport King-M)
F-1 (Rast & Gasser)
F-2 (Nagant)
F-3 (Uberti-Navy Arms New Model Russian)
F-4 (Uberti-Beretta Laramie)
MZ-1 (Uberti Colt Walker)
MZ-3 (Pietta LeMat Cavalry Model)
MZ-4 (Pietta LeMat)
MZ-5 (Hoppe's Ethan Allen)
R-1 (Cooper Model 54 .22-250)
R-4 (Remington No. 4 Sporting Rifle)
R-7 (CZ Model 550 American .308)
Make me an offer! I will RESPECTFULLY consider ANY actual offer, and will almost always reply within 48 hours. The concept of being offended by a so-called "low-ball offer" is alien to me. (However, please note that queries such as "what is the lowest you would take for this?" or "would you take $XXX for this?" are not actual offers.)
I will also not ever be offended at being presented with information or arguments as to why any potential buyer thinks that I ought to accept a particular offer (e.g., information on recent forum or auction sales of similar items, or whatever). In the past I have been known to discount prices more on multi-gun deals.
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The guns are listed below under the following subheadings:
S&W HANDGUNS
COLT HANDGUNS
MISC. U.S.-MADE REVOLVERS AND SINGLE-SHOTS
SEMI-AUTO HANDGUNS
FOREIGN-MADE SINGLE-SHOTS
MISC. FOREIGN-MADE HANDGUNS
MUZZLELOADERS
RIFLES
On all guns: I have described and represented everything objectively to the best of my ability, but my observations are not infallible. I appreciate you calling errors to my attention, including typos. All sales are final, and the gun is your property from the time I turn it over to the shipping carrier, so please do not hesitate to use PMs or email to ask questions, ask for more photos, make suggestions, argue, or make offers. For most of these guns, additional high-def photos are available in galleries on my SmugMug photo-hosting account, at the URLs linked in each gun listing. To see the photos on SmugMug, this forum site requires that you click through an advisory that says, "Warning! The intended destination is not part of Smith & Wesson Forum"-- but have no fear, the SmugMug photo-hosting site is well known and secure.
Generally, I will accept payment for guns by wire transfer (but only conventional wire transfer, and absolutely NOT by ACH payment, PayPal Xoom, etc.). I will accept U.S. Postal Service money orders, but not Western Union or other money orders (without prior agreement). I will also accept a PERSONAL CHECK from any SWCA member who is listed in the most recent published Membership Roster. Please don't post "I'll take it" unless you are willing to use one of these payment methods, unless we've mutually agreed otherwise in advance.
Please note: The buyer will pay the actual shipping costs (except in a few instances which are explicitly noted with the price). I am currently using a major common carrier where I qualify for discounted rates. It is my practice to ship every handgun wrapped in a silicone sock and protected inside a brand-new HARD plastic pistol case, all packed inside a robust cardboard box. Shipping costs vary tremendously depending on the type of gun, size of gun, distance shipped, and other factors, so if you are considering a purchase but concerned about potential shipping costs, please send me the address of your FFL by PM, and I will be able to respond with an exact breakdown of what the total cost would be and why, BEFORE you make a decision on whether to post "I'll take it."
I will need a copy of your dealer's FFL, and he must accept shipment directly from non-dealer. (If my dealer needs to be involved, there will be an extra charge.) Although I am NOT a dealer, I do have a FFL 03/C&R license, and on C&R-eligible guns I am willing to ship directly to a C&R license holder who resides in any state that allows it, as most states do (but California, New Jersey and Oregon DO NOT, and there may be others). NO SALES TO CALIFORNIA except C&R-eligible guns, and even then, only after prior discussion.
In the alternative, I can also arrange for fully insured shipment by a local FFL-dealer to your FFL-dealer, but my dealer charges as much as $50 per gun for that service (less on multi-gun deals), in addition to the carrier's shipping charge. There are certain exceptional circumstances in which this may be the best option, which we can discuss.
As noted in the pertinent text, photos of a couple of these individual guns were taken by a previous owner, renown gun photographer Terry Popkin. At least one of these appeared in the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition, by Jim Supica and Richard Nahas (Gun Digest Books, 2016). Note that I am credited in that same reference work with a complete rewrite of the chapter on Single Shot Pistols. I mention this mainly to assist any potential buyer who wishes to check out my bona fides.
All forum rules apply. Remember, guys, the rules prohibit comments or questions in "Wanted to Sell" listings! The only reply allowed is "I'll take it." Use PMs for anything else. The administrators will remove any other comment and likely issue you a citation. However, "Likes" are permitted and appreciated.
Doug
Douglas Johnson
SWCA No. 2404
FFL Type 03 (Collector of Curios & Relics)
Maryland
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SMITH & WESSON
SOLD (SW-1) Smith & Wesson Military & Police Model of 1905 (4th Change), SN 258657 (1917). .38 Special. Nickel finish, with flaws as shown. Walnut grips with gold medallions. C&R eligible. $550.
More photos on my SmugMug gallery:
S&W M&P Model of 1905 - SN 258657
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SOLD (SW-2) Smith & Wesson Military & Police Model of 1905 (4th Change), SN 294607 (1917). .38 Special. Blue finish, estimate 85%. I added proper gold-medallion grips (they are somewhat smoothed and have some dings). C&R eligible. $650.
More photos on my SmugMug gallery:
S&W M&P Model of 1905 (SN 2029460)
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SOLD (SW-3) S&W .38 Single Action Second Model (SN 5268, shipped 1877, the first year of Second Model production), adapted with a 10-inch barrel for 2nd Model Single Shot in .22LR.
In an October 31, 2011 sent an email to the previous owner of this gun, S&W historian Roy Jinks wrote: "I got the pictures of the single shot you send. This is a single shot barrel added to a .38 Single Action Second Model. I have seen several of these over the years. I think they were used by individuals who were use to shooting the Steven Single Shot Target Pistols. The single shot barrels will fit all the different .38 Top break frames. The factory sold the barrels separate and in some publications talk about them fitting of .38 revolvers. The .38 Single Action you have serial number 5268 was shipped in October 1877.I hope that this helps. Roy G. Jinks, Historian, Smith & Wesson"
I believe the .22LR barrel is a Single Shot Second Model barrel, which would date to 1905-09. This seems consistent with the one-line address on the barrel, and perhaps with the serial number on the clasp, which I think is either 2435 or 2436. The imprint on the top of the barrel is SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS USA. The imprint on the left side of the the barrel is 22 LONG RIFLE CTG
This unusual single-shot has essentially no finish. In NRA terms I would rate it in "Antique Good" condition. The bore is dark from long-ago use of corrosive ammunition. The grips may be original-- they fit perfectly and are in very good condition. The rear sight blade is a modern replacement, held in place by two small screws which are original. The gun is tight and is functional (I have fired it with .22 short, long, and Long Rifle standard velocity ammo), but any vintage gun should be inspected by a qualified gunsmith before firing, and this gun is sold only as a collector item.
Because the frame was manufactured before 1899, this is an ANTIQUE under federal law may be sent to a buyer (in most states) without any FFL involvement; however, if the buyer holds a FFL-03 (C&R), shipping may be cheaper. $400.
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
S&W Double-Action 2nd Model with Single Shot Barrel
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SOLD (SW-4) Smith & Wesson Third Model Single Shot, No. 10116. This gun has the much-discussed "Olympic chamber." The finish is excellent except for small spot to the right of the trigger where the finish is thinner (see photo), and some minor very fine scratches. Matching numbers in all the right places, including penciled inside the right grip panel. The front sight is a Paine Back Bead, which is "unusual for that gun," Ralph Tremaine told me in 2013. The blade for the rear sight might be a replacement. The grips are excellent with some minor dings in the bottom. C&R eligible. $1995. C&R eligible.
More photos on my SmugMug gallery:
S&W 3rd Model Single Shot - SN 10116 (Olympic Chamber)
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SOLD (SW-5) Smith & Wesson Model 63. .22LR, six-shot stainless-steel revolver, 4-inch barrel. Made about 1993. Walnut stocks. Comes with a decent leather holster with a snap-down retention strap. Excellent condition. $550.
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
S&W Model 63
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(SW-6) Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 10. .38 Special. Six-inch barrel. This is an excellent example of the post-war Military & Police revolver. SN S911147 (1948). It appears to have been shot very little and stored very well. Finish is excellent, bore looks perfect to me. The diamond magna grips did not come to me with the gun, but they are period-correct, with the blue machined steel stock circle insert, which the Standard Catalog identifies with "very early postwar, used [starting] 1946." The grips are stamped with SN 955288. C&R eligible. $975 (was $1150).
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
S&W Pre-Model 10, 1946
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(SW-7) Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 24-5 (.44 Special)
Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 24-5 (.44 Special). Lew Horton Heritage Series, manufactured May, 2001. 6.5-inch barrel. Comes with Heritage Series gold box, manual, fired-casing envelope, and miscellaneous advertising. In 2016 I sent the gun to the Performance Center to lighten the trigger pull, and to camfer the chamber holes-- both jobs were done flawlessly, and I was very pleased with the results. (I have retained the original springs and they will be transmitted with the gun.) The gun has been shot little, but shoots well. It is in top condition.
$1325 [previously $1425].
More photos on my SmugMug gallery:
S&W Model 24-5 Performance Center
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SOLD (SW-8) S&W Hand Ejector Second Model (Model of 1903). .32 S&W Long, RARE first year (1903) "pre-changes" gun
S&W Hand Ejector Second Model (Model of 1903), .32 S&W Long. 4.25-inch barrel. The very low serial number, 1121, found on butt and cylinder face, indicating first year of manufacture (1903) of this model, prior to Changes #1-5. Matching numbers on the bottom of the grip frame, barrel flat, cylinder face, and inside the right grip panel. This revolver it very tight mechanically. It appears to have been shot not much--the bore is excellent-- but with finish damage from poor storage (looks better in person than in the photos). Grips excellent. $675 [was $750]. C&R eligible.
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SOLD (SW-9) Smith & Wesson Performance Center Schofield Model of 2000
Smith & Wesson Performance Center Schofield Model of 2000.45 S&W (also called .45 Schofield). 7-inch barrel, polished blue finish. Combines design concepts of the original 3rd Model Schofield with modern engineering features -- modern hammer block safety, carbon steel frame, etc. The revolver comes with the original wooden display case, certificates, medallion, and other paperwork. The original owner (see below) says it was never fired, and it appears flawless to me.
If the buyer desires, I will include with the revolver two sets of vintage ammunition: (1) Six loose cartridges won by Terry Popkin at a SWCA convention, labeled, "45 S&W Schofield cartridges, Bennet primed. (Loaded by Frankford Arsenal in 1880.)" And, (2) a box of 12 vintage unfired BLANKS, produced by Frankford Arsenal for use in .45 Schofield or .45 Colt Government revolvers. The box (torn open, as shown) is original, and is of a style used from 1882 until about 1900. These blanks (internally primed) were used to accustom cavalry horses to the sound of gunfire.
I purchased this gun from renown gun photographer Terry Popkin in 2013, and he took the pictures shown here and in the gallery linked below. Please note that Terry's collage photo of my revolver appears on page 437 of the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 4th Edition--that is to say, the revolver pictured there in the book is SN GWS0793, the very gun offered for sale here.
The revolver, wooden case and accessories, six 19th century unfired cartridges and box of twelve 19th century blank cartridges: $2000 (previously $2800), plus actual shipping costs for all of it. NOT C&R eligible.
More photos on my SmugMug gallery (photos courtesy Terry Popkin):
Schofield Model of 2000
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COLT HANDGUNS
SOLD (C-1) Colt Police Positive (First Issue). ".32 New Police" (= .32 S&W Long). 1908 (very early First Issue, second year of production, SN 64283). 4-inch barrel. Carried much and apparently shot little by my great-grandfather as a Milwaukee police officer in the early 20th century. Hard rubber grips. Considerable wear on nickel finish. Seems seems mechanically sound. C&R eligible. $400.
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(C-2) Colt Match Target, 2nd Series, with box, accessories, papers, and two extra grip sets.
For collector or target shooter, a very nice package of a classic premier target pistol in the Colt Woodsman series -- the Colt Match Target, 2nd Series (No. 78965-S, manufactured 1950). In excellent condition. Functions properly mechanically. Comes with what I believe to be the original box, which is in good condition, parts list, screwdriver, and test target. Also, two plastic grip adapters (one slightly chipped). Also, three sets of grips: (1) the original "Coltwood" plastic grip panels, in excellent condition. (2) A set of vintage Sanderson thumb-rest grips (right hand) that I find an ideal fit. (3) A very handsome set of custom walnut grips made by Scott Smith, which fit the gun perfectly. $1895 [was $2275] for everything, plus actual shipping costs. C&R eligible.
There are MANY additional close-up photos on my Smugmug page:
Colt Match Target 2nd Series and accessories
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(C-3) Colt Official Police, 22 LR. 1965. Six-inch barrel. Excellent condition mechanically; very smooth action. A few small flaws cosmetically, but the deep-blue finish is in overall excellent condition. The revolver is wearing after-market target grips with thumb-rest (right-handed), very comfortable for my medium-sized hands. $775 (was $875), plus actual shipping costs. C&R eligible.
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MISCELLANEOUS U.S.-MADE REVOLVERS, SINGLE SHOTS, ETC.
(M-1) Ruger New Model Blackhawk. .357 Magnum. 1975. Single-action revolver with transfer-bar safety, adjustable sight. 6.5-inch barrel, blue finish. Excellent condition. $575.
A few more photos in my Smugmug gallery:
Ruger New Model Blackhawk .357 Magnum
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(M-2) Remington Model 1871 Army single shot pistol (.22LR Lugar conversion). I believe this was originally .50 centerfire, but as with many of these old Remington military pistols, at some point in the 20th century it underwent a gunsmith conversion, in this case involving a Lugar pistol barrel with a liner converting it to .22LR. It has the Lugar ladder rear sight. 8.75-inch barrel. Very good condition, extractor works, all seems mechanically sound. This is an antique under federal law because the frame was manufactured prior to 1899, and therefore can be sent to buyers in most states without involvement of an FFL ((however, if buyer has an FFL-03 (C&R) it may allow cheaper shipping)). A unique item that will surely draw comment at your local gun club. ANTIQUE. $750 (WAS $875).
More photos on my Smugmug gallery:
Remington Model 1871 "Lugar conversion" (.22LR)
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SOLD (M-3) Remington Model 1871 Army Rolling Block pistol, customized to .22LR by noted gunsmith C.C. Johnson. This was originally a .50 caliber centerfire pistol, modified to .22LR. The 8-inch barrel is stamped "C.C. Johnson," the imprint of Charles C. Johnson, who was a noted gunsmith. His grandson, Jerry C. Johnson, who after viewing photos said, "The most likely time frame this [modification] was done would be 1948 to 1963." The pistol now has a micro-adjustable rear target sight. The frame was made before 1899, so this is an Antique under federal law and it may be sent to a buyer in most states without involvement of an FFL (however, if the buyer has an FFL-03 (C&R) it may allow cheaper shipping). $1050.
More close-up photos in my SmugMug gallery:
C.C. Johnson conversion of Remington Model 1871 pistol
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(M-4) Hopkins and Allen New Model Target Pistol, SN 761 (1903). .22LR. Walnut grips with gold medallions. Adjustable rear sight. Ivory dot front sight. Blue finish. 10-inch barrel. A tiny bit of wiggle as is common with these old break actions, but seems mechanically sound. C&R eligible. $425 (was $495).
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(M-5) Stevens Offhand Model 35. Made around 1935. Very good condition. 6-inch barrel. Buckhorn adjustable rear sight. Walnut grips. C&R eligible. $325 (was $350).
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
Stevens Offhand Model 35
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(M-6) Harrington & Richardson USRA Model (Model 195), No. 3211 (rare 7-inch barrel)
Harrington & Richardson USRA Model target pistol, No. 3211 (circa 1937), in the rarely found 7-inch barrel produced late in the production of the model. This example is virtually flawless (I see one tiny hairline scratch on right frame), as are the very nice H&R walnut style #4 target grips.
During the 1930s, the H&R USRA Model was about the hottest thing going among small-bore competition target pistols, at least in the USA. In his influential 1938 Textbook of Pistols and Revolvers, Julian S. Hatcher devoted 10 pages to the USRA model. He wrote, "This is the most popular target pistol on the market today. In fact, it now holds the pre-eminent position in the 'Any Pistol' class that was formerly held by the Smith & Wesson Perfected .22..." The primary designer of the model, Walter F. Roper, called it "the very first speed-action single shot pistol ever offered by an American manufacturer." Using a machine rest of new design, Roper and Edwin C. Harrington produced a pistol producing all shots touching at 20 yards and one-inch groups at 50 yards. The pistol had a short hammer drop that jars the pistol very little, and a very fast action, both factors contributing considerably to shooter performance.
Roughly 4,000 were made from 1928-1942. This fine example, no. 3211, was made in or about 1937.
The USRA Model underwent many evolutionary changes, some of which Roper described in his 1945 book Pistol and Revolver Shooting. I have never seen two that are just alike. This particular example has a 10-inch barrel, very nice polished blue finish (with matte top strap and front sight to reduce glare), adjustable front sight, adjustable rear sight, adjustable trigger. The USRA Model was at one point offered with five different options in one-piece stocks-- this example is wearing what appears to be the walnut #4 style (in excellent condition), which was modeled on the Colt Peacemaker and was, Roper wrote, "the most generally liked" option.
This pistol functions as it should. The wonderful trigger and short hammer drop make it a lot of fun to shoot. The 7-inch pistols don't come up too often. For what it's worth, the Blue Book value of a 7-inch in 98% condition is $2,420. My price is $1575 (originally $2,000) plus actual shipping costs. C&R eligible.
Some of the model's other features are described in these promotional literature from the 1930s. These are scans of ORIGINAL H&R publications that I own, which I do not convey with the pistol but which are for sale separately.
More photos on my SmugMug gallery:
H&R USRA Model No. 3211 (7-inch Barrel
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(M-7) Harrington & Richardson USRA Model (Model 195), No. 1535 (10-inch barrel)
Here is another Harrington & Richardson USRA Model (Model 195), S/N 1535, this one made in 1935 or 1936. This example has a 10-inch barrel (much more common than the 7-inch variant offered as item no. 19 above). This gun also comes with a clip-on front sight protector, which I removed from the pistol. Some the photos in my SmugMug gallery linked below show you what it looks like on the gun. It is supposed to protect the front sight, and reduce glare on the sight. I personally don't care for this accessory. There are some very fine scratches near the muzzle, caused by aforementioned sight protector. Other than that, the finish is in excellent shape.
This pistol is wearing what appears to be the walnut #4 style stocks, which also are in excellent condition. This stock option was modeled on the Colt Peacemaker and was, Walter Roper wrote, "the most generally liked" option.
I have shot this pistol twice. It functions properly. The ejector propels the spent casing a considerable distance.
$1575 [was $1850], plus actual shipping costs. C&R eligible.
There are many additional photos on my SmugMug page for this gun, some taken by the dealer from whom I acquired the pistol in 2011, and some by me in November 2022.
H&R USRA Model No. 1535
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SOLD (M-8) Magnum Research BFR ("Little Max") (.22 Hornet)
I can practically guarantee nobody else at your range has one of these. It will be new to your local groundhogs or other pesky varmints too. This is a high-quality, very robust Ruger-style single-action revolver, the Magnum Research BFR. This example, chambered in the highly accurate .22 Hornet cartridge, was made in August 2002. This is the short-cylinder version of the BFR, which in 2002 was called the "BFR Little Max." Five-round cylinder, which free-spins when the loading gate is open, for easier loading. It has a Picatinny accessory rail -- I added the Burris Fastfire 3 sight (3 MOA red dot reflex sight, lifetime warranty), although some users might prefer to substitute a pistol scope for longer range shooting. 7.75-inch barrel, overall length 13.75 inches. It is a handful -- the weight with the rail and Burris sight is 4 pounds, 10 oz.. (This revolver is not recommended for concealed carry.) Burnished stainless steel finish. The grips are made of Hogue Pau Derro wood, originally a $76 upgrade. The revolver comes with an original black BFR soft zipper case with foam interior. $900 including the Burris sight [was $1150].
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
Magnum Resarch BFR in .22 Hornet
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SOLD (M-9) Stevens No. 10 Target Single Shot pistol (.22 LR)
As should by now be evident, I have a weakness for oddball single-shot pistols, and here is another. At first glance this looks like a semi-auto, but it is actually the No. 10 Target single-shot .22LR pistol made by Stevens from 1919-1939. This example, no. 8911, was made around 1930. It is a break-open design, with a pull-action cocking lever. It is in good condition and mechanically sound. The rear sight is adjustable for windage. There is a small perforation, possibly a casting defect, clearly visible on the left side of the frame; it has no functional significance. $400 [was $425]. C&R eligble.
More Terry Popkin photos on my SmugMug page for this gun:
Stevens Model 10 Single-Shot Target Pistol
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SEMI-AUTO PISTOLS
SOLD (S-1) Browning Unlimited Buck Mark Silhouette. .22LR, 10-round magazine. This is the rare match model with 14-inch barrel. Made about 1992. Currently wearing Leupold M8 EER 4x scope. The gun comes with its original rear sight as well, and two 10-round magazines. Excellent condition. This pistol has been very reliable mechanically (it has a very energetic ejector!) and proved very accurate in its occasional visits to the range. $1,150.
There are 29 high-def photos of this gun in my SmugMug gallery:
Browning Buck Mark Silhouette
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SOLD (S-2) High Standard Supermatic First Model (1952) combination set: 6.75-inch and 4.5-inch barrels, both with excellent bores. The shorter, "bull" barrel is currently mounted, along with a barrel weight (based on a photo in the book High Standard: A Collector's Guide, by Tom Dance, it appears to be the 3-ounce weight). Plastic grips. Very good condition. C&R eligible. $725 (was $825).
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
High Standard Supermatic First Model combination set
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(S-3) High Standard Supermatic Citation 102 ("Space Gun," 1958). 8-inch barrel, 2 barrel weights. Excellent condition, shoots well. C&R eligible. $1,175
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
High Standard Supermatic 102
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SOLD (S-4) High Standard Supermatic Citation 103 (1962) with 5.5-inch bull barrel. Very good condition. C&R eligible. $625
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
High Standard Supermatic Citation 103
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(S-5) High Standard Sport King-M (1978). .22LR. The story here (undocumented but probably accurate) is that the gun was modified by a machinist/gunsmith who made guns for use in movies from time to time, and this was one such gun. (I have no documentation of what if any movie it appeared it-- let me know by PM if you recognize it!). The 10-inch barrel is threaded near the chamber, the big barrel shroud screwed on, and a muzzle cap added. The gun came with a Bushnell Phantom scope that looked cool but was worthless for shooting, so I removed it and replaced with a Bushnell Trophy 1x28 illuminated red dot sight, mounted on a set of 30 mm Accushot Universal Picatinny/Weaver rings that would fit the rail already on the gun. It cycles pretty well with Federal high-velocity round-tipped ammo; it does not like blunt-tipped ammo or low-velocity ammo. $825.
More high-def photos in my SmugMug gallery:
High Standard Sport King-M Customized
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SOLD (S-6) High Standard Olympic 0-101 (.22 Short)
This is a fairly rare target pistol, the High Standard Olympic Target model 0-101, SN 63500, made in 1955, chambered for .22 Short only. 6.75-inch barrel with one barrel weight. It is in good condition. A bit finicky but functions properly when the single 10-round magazine is loaded properly. $725 [was $950]. C&R eligible).
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FOREIGN-MADE HANDGUNS
(F-1) Rast & Gasser Model of 1898. 8mm Gasser cartridge (obsolete). SN 188837, manufactured about 1916. 4.5 inch barrel. Fixed sights. Blue finish (arsenal refinished in 1929). This was a technically innovative 8-round revolver. The "ML"on the cylinder designates that the cylinder (and barrel?) is made from molybdan legierung, a molybdenum alloy, said to have been used starting in 1916. The revolver is cosmetically it is very good condition, but sold only as a collector's piece, as a couple of broken/missing parts make it mechanically unsuitable for discharge (e.g., the innovative Abadie loading gate is not operative due to broken flat spring), but the ammo is not made anyway. Technical details available by PM or email to anyone interested. A cool collector item despite its defects. C&R eligible. $575 (was $785).
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
Rast & Gasser Model of 1898
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(F-2) Tula Arsenal Nagant revolver. Made in USSR, 1938, Tula Arsenal. 7.62x38R. Seven-round cylinder. Unusual action that closes the cylinder-barrel gap when the revolver is cocked, marginally diminishing noise and loss of pressure. Blue finish is excellent (likely arsenel re-finish). Fixed sights. 4.5-inch barrel. Comes with holster, cleaning rod, and screwdriver. (NOTE: Ammo is still available, and I have part of a box, but it would have to be shipped separately at additional cost.) $375 (was $500). C&R eligible.
A few more photos in my SmugMug gallery:
Nagant revolver
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(F-3) Uberti/Navy Arms New Model Russian (.44 Russian)
This is a high-quality handgun based on the Smith & Wesson Schofield New Model Russian of 1877, chambered in the .44 Russian cartridge (which is similar to modern .44 Special but a little shorter). This gun was manufactured by Uberti in Italy and imported by Navy Arms in 2003. It has a 6.5 inch barrel. The finish is a beautiful deep blue. Walnut grips. The gun is in perfect condition and comes with the original box and paperwork, also perfect. For regulatory purposes this is a fully modern handgun and is NOT C&R eligible. $1150 [was $1250].
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(F-4) Uberti Beretta Laramie (.45 Long Colt)
High-end top-break revolver in .45 Long Colt, manufactured by Uberti and marketed by Beretta, based loosely on the 1875 Schofield top break revolver. L00052, manufactured in or about 2005. Barrel is 6.5 inches. Windage-adjustable rear target sight. Very nice deep blue finish. Everything seems good mechanically but I have not fired the gun, and I think it has not been fired much. $875 (previously $1075).
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SOLD (F-5) Drulov Pav single-shot target pistol
Drulov Pav-- a rarely seen single-shot target pistol manufactured in the Czech Republic in 1950. Break-action loading, pull-back cocking. Fun to shoot. 9.75-inch barrel. The rear sight is not adjustable, but the FRONT sight is a dovetail that is drift-adjustable; it is currently set a tiny hair left of center and I considered the sighting very good at 17 yards. This pistol is in top condition and mechanically flawless. C&R eligible. $625 [was $750].
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SOLD (F-6) Mock dueling pistol (for wax bullets)(French or Belgian)
This is a very unusual firearm. Based on my research, I believe that it was manufactured around 1908 in Belgium or France for use in mock duels using wax bullets or other special bullets, a sport briefly popular in the early 20th century, especially in France. Olympic marksman and gun writer Walter W. Winans, in his 1911 book The Art of Revolver Shooting, devoted a chapter to a version of this sport. In the chapter, he discussed the use of one type of bullet, the "Devilliers" bullet (apparently a wax-carbon composition), the type of protective clothing to be worn, etc. I have reproduced here a couple of photos from the Kindle edition of Winans' book, which you can get on Amazon for $6 (the copyright has expired).
I know that my gun was a mock-dueling pistol because of the round fixture ("boss") on the front of the trigger guard, to which a metal handguard was attached to protect the hand from the wax or composite bullet (see the photo). Unfortunately, I do not possess this accessory.
The gun is stamped "10.5" (under the forearm), which I take to mean 10.5 mm. Next to that is a Belgian (Liege) black powder proof mark. The action and construction all seem to be very robust. However, according to Winans, when used in the sport (at least in his version), the bullet was propelled only by "a cap with fulminate only [which] gives a hard rap where it strikes."
There are a few rough spots in the rifled bore, but nothing very bad. There are a lot of little spots on finish but no deep corrosion; you can still see some of the original case coloring. The barrel is 10.87-inches. Everything seems tight and functional.
This is a very uncommon piece--I am asking $650 [was $875] (C&R eligible).
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
Mock Dueling Pistol
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SOLD (F-7) Scharfenberg Tell Type 1 target pistol (circa 1900)[/SIZE][/B]
Very rare Scharfenberg Tell Type 1 target pistol. This .22LR target pistol was designed by Georg Scharfenberg (1831-1906). Scharfenberg made various types of firearms (including parlor guns) in his shop in Eisenberg near Mehlis (Germany). This model was issued a DRGM (sort of a patent) in 1892, so this gun is possibly legally an antique, but to be safe I am going to treat it as modern handgun (although C&R eligible), because I think the model was probably produced for at least a few years after 1898.
The pistol has a double set trigger, which is adjustable. The mechanisms all seem to work correctly. I would rate the condition as antique-fine to antique-excellent.
This is a rare high-end German target pistol and I have not seen a photo of any example in better condition in any book or elsewhere. $2900 [previously $3,150]. C&R eligible.
I reproduce below a page from the book Alte Scheinbenwaffen Volume 3, edited by Tom Rowe, which includes photos of another example of the same model, although not in as good a condition as mine. The text refers to the action as "rocking block." It "was a popular target pistol in its day." It also explains that the model "has been referred to as the Tell Model 1," but cautions that "[E.F.] Buchel also made a Tell pistol which was completely different." (Note that I also have an example of the Buchel Tell model for sale, no. F-8 on this list.)
More photos, including close-ups of sights, proofmarks, etc., on my SmugMug gallery:
https://douglasjohnson2.smugmug.com/Scharfenberg-System-Tell-Type-1-pistol/
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SOLD (F-8) Buchel "Tell Model 2" free pistol, owned by Olympic shooter Domenico Giambonini
This is a "Tell Model 2" free pistol, built by German gunmaker Ernst Friedrich Buchel, originally owned by Domenico Giambonini, a top-level pistol marksman in the early 20th century. He was born Nov. 11, 1868, in Switzerland, and died on Aug. 8, 1956 in Bellinzona, Switzerland. The barrel of the pistol contains the engraving GIAMBONINI and BELLINZONA. See the short bio that I have reproduced from Olympics.com, which says that Giambonini "came from a family of gunsmiths," won his first international championship in 1895, and achieved his lifetime best score at age 68, in 1936.
The Tell Model 2 was popular among European competition shooters of that era, but also sold in the U.S. through the Stoeger catalogs.
I would consider this to be a 13-3/8-inch barrel (12 inches to frame, 13-3/8 inches to opening of chamber). This pistol has a falling-block action-- the large lever in the grip lowers the block to allow loading. It is a strong action.
The pistol has obviously seen considerable use, but is in overall good condition. The bore is very good. As shown, the rear sight has fine-adjustment capacity. The front sight may have an elevation adjustment, but if so I don't know how it works. I have taken this pistol to the range twice, most recently November 2023. Everything functions properly. There is a tension-adjustment screw for the set-trigger (counterclockwise to increase tension), which I have set to a light touch-- some might prefer to stiffen it further.
I think that this pistol was likely used by Giambonini when he was a member of the Swiss pistol team at the 1920 Olympics at Antwerp, although I have no photographic proof or other definitive documentation of that he used this pistol at that event. At the 1920 Olympics, the Swiss team finished 9th in the Free Pistol 50 meter event; Giambonini is listed as a participant in that event, in which the Tell Model 2 would have been the right tool for the job. (Five team members, including Giambonini, won bronze medals that year in the rapid-fire pistol event.)
C&R eligible. Frederick Buchel Tell Model 2, inscribed to Domenico Giambonini, circa 1920, $1450.
Additional photos of the pistol, and additional documents on Giambonini and the 1920 Olympic pistol events, in my SmugMug photo gallery here.
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SOLD (F-9) Stoeger Model 760 bolt-action target pistol. .22LR. This gun appears in the 1932 A.F. Stoeger catalog, on page 94, under "Stoeger's Target Sidearms," as "No. 760. Bolt Action Take Down Target Sidearm with 11 inch round barrel for .22 short and long rifle cartridges; walnut stock. Weight 2-1/4 pounds. C&R eligible. $325.
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MUZZLELOADERS
(MZ-1) Uberti Colt Walker revolver. Modern percussion-cap muzzleloader by Uberti, based on the famous Colt Walker single-action revolver. .44 caliber. Made in or about 2009. 9-inch octagon-to-round barrel. Walnut stocks. A real handful. Comes with its original Uberti color "Collector's Choice" box. No FFL required for buyers in most states. $450.
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SOLD (MZ-2) Pietta Navy Arms 1996 reproduction of 1858 Army revolver. .44 ball. Walnut grips. Fixed sights. Blue finish. 8.25-inch barrel. Excellent condition. Can be sent to a buyer without involvement of an FFL (in most states). $300.
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
Pietta Navy Arms 1858 Army Model
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(MZ-3) Pietta LeMat muzzleloader revolver-- Cavalry Model. 2010. Reproduction of the famous LeMat revolver of the Civil War. Manufactured 2010. The nine revolver chambers take .451 balls. The smoothbore underbarrel is .65 caliber/20 gauge. It has been fired but not much-- it's in excellent condition. It has a fine deep blue finish, and nice walnut grips. 6.76 revolver barrel. This is the "Cavalry Model" -- see the next listing for another LeMat in in the "Navy model." No FFL required for buyers in most states. $875 (was $950).
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
Pietta LeMat Cavalry Model
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SOLD PENDING PAYMENT (MZ-4) Pietta (Navy Arms) LeMat muzzleloader revolver
Pietta (Navy Arms) reproduction of the famous LeMat revolver of the Civil War. Manufactured 1986. The nine revolver chambers take .451 balls. The smoothbore underbarrel is .65 caliber/20 gauge. It has been fired but not much-- it's in excellent condition. It has a fine deep blue finish, and nice grips that I think are walnut. No FFL required for transfer in most states. $875 (was $950).
More high-def photos in my SmugMug gallery: Pietta Navy Model LeMat
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(MZ-5) Hoppe's Ethan Allen double-barrel muzzleloader (.36 ball)
This is a fully operational double-barrel muzzleloader sold as a kit (100K) by Hoppe's in the 1980s. It is an all-steel reproduction of an Ethan Allen pistol originally produced in the 1840s. My father assembled it, and he may have fired it a few times. The bores are fine. A single trigger fires each barrel with consecutive trigger pulls. Everything is good mechanically. This example has a light blue finish, and it does not have the fancy engraving shown in the Hoppe's advertisement, which came only on a different, pre-assembled version. Eastern American walnut grips. The pistol shoots .35 or .36 ball (depending on the patch). No FFL is required for transfer to buyer in most states. $350 (previously $450).
More photos on SmugMug:
Hoppe's Ethan Allen pistol
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RIFLES
(R-1) Cooper Model 54 Phoenix, .22-250.
Bolt-action with 3-round magazine. Stainless steel match barrel, 26-inch. Adjustable single stage trigger. This rifle is in excellent condition; use the SmugMug link below to access additional high-def close ups of minor dings in synthetic stock finish, etc. The rifle is entirely in its original configuration as bought new in 2013, except my addition of Vortex Viper 4-16 x 50 scope with "Dead-Hold BDC" reticle (30mm tube). Attractive Bell & Carlson synthetic stock. Roughly 300 rounds fired. Rated by Cooper as 1/2 MOA at 100 yards. I've taken groundhogs out to 400 yards with this rifle. $2600 with scope, $2150 without scope/rings [previously $2900/2400].
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
Cooper Model 54 Phoenix (.22-250)
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SOLD (R-2) Winchester Model 1890, 2nd Model (take down variant). SN 303538, made in 1907. Pump-action, tubular magazine. Chambered in .22 WRF (Winchester Rimfire), roughly comparable to (but not compatible with) modern .22WMR (".22 Magnum"); the ammo is still made (see below). A very neat little rifle, beautiful cosmetically and excellent mechanically, with excellent bore. Blue finish, which appears to be original-- all the imprints are sharp. 24-inch OCTAGON barrel. Adjustable rear sight, driftable front sight. (NOTE: I have 400 rounds of factory ammo (but it would have to be purchased and shipped separately at a price to be negotiated). C&R eligible. $1495.
More high-def photos, and even a video of the rifle in action, in my SmugMug gallery:
Winchester Model 1890 Second Model (1907)
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SOLD (R-3) Winchester 52B, .22LR. Made in 1939, expertly refurbished by Paul C. Hanlon in 2010. 28-inch heavy barrel (not "bull barrel"). Fitted with a single-shot adapter. Marble-Goss Extension rear sight. Redfield Globe Front Sight, probably No. 68, with a set of inserts. The rifle comes with a heavy-duty swivel that locks into the rail, but the swivel is not currently mounted. Terrific accuracy. C&R eligible. $1225.
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
Winchester 52B
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(R-4) Remington No. 4 Sporting Rifle, made in 1922. .22 Short and .22 Long (NOT .22LR). Rolling block action, take down model. Adjustable rear sight, dovetail bead front sight. Color casing on frame, blue barrel. 22.5-inch barrel. Very good condition. Bore good. Crowned muzzle also good. This is an early example (1922) of the takedown model, with a lever lock. According to REMINGTON .22 RIMFIRE RIFLES by John Gyde & Roy Marcot (2007), this mechanism had a tendency to wear loose (and in 1924 it was replaced by a much stronger turnscrew mechanism), but on this particular example, the lever still locks the barrel solidly to the frame. C&R eligible. $675 (was $775).
Additional high-def photos in my SmugMug gallery:
Remington No. 4 Rolling Block Rifle (.22 Short and Long)
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SOLD (both gun and Pelican case) (R-5) Pedersoli Sharps 1874 Sporting No. 3, with many extras. Deluxe model (L780), chambered in .45-70 Government. Serial number SH 25922. Manufactured September 2005 and sold to Uberti (this information comes to me directly from Pedersoli). 32-inch octagon barrel. Walnut stock. German silver fore end. Double-set trigger, adjustable. This rifle model is rated for smokeless powder to 29,000 c.u.p. Only about 230 fairly light smokeless loads have been fired through this rifle. Condition is immaculate. This rifle has been fitted with a set of optional high-end sights: (1) Rear sight is Soule style long-range Creedmoor sight (with 4-inch high ladder), fitted optional Hadley adjustable-aperture eye cup (currently priced by Pedersoli at $450 and $89, respectively, as add-on accessories). (2) Front sight is tunnel style with both a spirit-level and windage adjustment knobs, plus a set of 12 insert variations for the tunnel (current retail price $298).
Thus, retail price of this rifle with the options, at current prices, would be about $3700. My price: $1950 [was $2300], plus actual shipping cost. I also have an new, unused Pelican watertight hard travel case (no. 1750) that would be perfect for this rifle, that I could add to the package for $300 extra.
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
Pedersoli Sharps 1874 Sporting No. 3 Deluxe
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SOLD (R-6) Anschutz 64 MP-R (Multi-Purpose Rifle) (.22LR)
High-end .22 target rifle. Manufactured 2011; I purchased new in box. Heavy target-match barrel, 25.5-inch. 5-round magazine. Two-stage trigger, adjustable. Beavertail stock with original rubber butt plate. Grooved aluminum rail for accessories such as a hand stop (hand stop not included). Wonderful accuracy. A great target gun, but light enough (9 lbs plus scope) for careful field use. Includes excellent Bushnell Trophy XLT AO 6-18x50 scope with high rings. This rifle has had very occasional light use at the range only, and appears as new. [I have the original Anschutz styrofoam box, but the gun will be shipped by me in a hard case-- if the buyer wants the original box I will ship it for the cost of postage.] $1350
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(R-7) CZ 550 American (.308 Winchester)
CZ Model 550 American chambered in .308 Winchester. Wears Bushnell Elite 3200 Rifle Scope 3-9x40mm with Firefly illuminated reticle (no battery required), mounted with the CZ steel rings that came with the rifle. High-quality Czech-made rifle with exceptionally beautiful Turkish walnut stock. Single-set trigger, adjustable. 23.6-inch cold-hammer forged barrel, blue. Four-round detachable magazine. 7.2 pounds plus scope. Like new, safe queen. I purchased new in 2010. I have fired 78 rounds through it, all at the range; it also spent a few hours in the woods on one two-day deer hunt. Comes with the original box. $1050.
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SOLD (R-8) CZ 452-2EZKM bolt-action rifle, .22LR. 24.8-inch barrel. $400
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
CZ 452-2EZKM
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SOLD (R-9) CZ 455 FS ("full stock"), .22LR, 20.5-inch barrel. 2013. A very sweet and handy .22LR rifle with a handsome Mannlicher walnut stock. Virtually as new. $450
FEEDBACK ON THE SALE HERE.
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
CZ 455 FS
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SOLD (R-10) Henry Repeating Arms Company, Model 001T, .22LR. Buckhorn adjustable rear sight with improved sight insert. 20-inch octagon barrel. Excellent condition, virtually as new. $400.
EACH SOLD ITEM IS CLEARLY MARKED AS "SOLD" IN FRONT OF THE ITEM NUMBER AT THE BEGINNING OF THAT LISTING.
Here is a list of the guns that are AS YET UNSOLD:
SW-6 (S&W Pre-Model 10)
SW-7 (S&W Performance Center 24-5)
C-2 (Colt Match Target)
C-3 (Colt Official Police)
M-2 (Remington Model 1871 "Lugar conversion"
M-4 (Hopkins Allen New Model Target Pistol)
M-5 (Stevens Offhand Model 35)
M-6 (H&R USRA Model 7-inch)
M-7 (H&R USRA Model 10-inch)
S-3 (High Standard Supermatic Citation 102)
S-5 (High Standard Sport King-M)
F-1 (Rast & Gasser)
F-2 (Nagant)
F-3 (Uberti-Navy Arms New Model Russian)
F-4 (Uberti-Beretta Laramie)
MZ-1 (Uberti Colt Walker)
MZ-3 (Pietta LeMat Cavalry Model)
MZ-5 (Hoppe's Ethan Allen)
R-1 (Cooper Model 54 .22-250)
R-4 (Remington No. 4 Sporting Rifle)
R-7 (CZ Model 550 American .308)
Make me an offer! I will RESPECTFULLY consider ANY actual offer, and will almost always reply within 48 hours. The concept of being offended by a so-called "low-ball offer" is alien to me. (However, please note that queries such as "what is the lowest you would take for this?" or "would you take $XXX for this?" are not actual offers.)
I will also not ever be offended at being presented with information or arguments as to why any potential buyer thinks that I ought to accept a particular offer (e.g., information on recent forum or auction sales of similar items, or whatever). In the past I have been known to discount prices more on multi-gun deals.
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The guns are listed below under the following subheadings:
S&W HANDGUNS
COLT HANDGUNS
MISC. U.S.-MADE REVOLVERS AND SINGLE-SHOTS
SEMI-AUTO HANDGUNS
FOREIGN-MADE SINGLE-SHOTS
MISC. FOREIGN-MADE HANDGUNS
MUZZLELOADERS
RIFLES
On all guns: I have described and represented everything objectively to the best of my ability, but my observations are not infallible. I appreciate you calling errors to my attention, including typos. All sales are final, and the gun is your property from the time I turn it over to the shipping carrier, so please do not hesitate to use PMs or email to ask questions, ask for more photos, make suggestions, argue, or make offers. For most of these guns, additional high-def photos are available in galleries on my SmugMug photo-hosting account, at the URLs linked in each gun listing. To see the photos on SmugMug, this forum site requires that you click through an advisory that says, "Warning! The intended destination is not part of Smith & Wesson Forum"-- but have no fear, the SmugMug photo-hosting site is well known and secure.
Generally, I will accept payment for guns by wire transfer (but only conventional wire transfer, and absolutely NOT by ACH payment, PayPal Xoom, etc.). I will accept U.S. Postal Service money orders, but not Western Union or other money orders (without prior agreement). I will also accept a PERSONAL CHECK from any SWCA member who is listed in the most recent published Membership Roster. Please don't post "I'll take it" unless you are willing to use one of these payment methods, unless we've mutually agreed otherwise in advance.
Please note: The buyer will pay the actual shipping costs (except in a few instances which are explicitly noted with the price). I am currently using a major common carrier where I qualify for discounted rates. It is my practice to ship every handgun wrapped in a silicone sock and protected inside a brand-new HARD plastic pistol case, all packed inside a robust cardboard box. Shipping costs vary tremendously depending on the type of gun, size of gun, distance shipped, and other factors, so if you are considering a purchase but concerned about potential shipping costs, please send me the address of your FFL by PM, and I will be able to respond with an exact breakdown of what the total cost would be and why, BEFORE you make a decision on whether to post "I'll take it."
I will need a copy of your dealer's FFL, and he must accept shipment directly from non-dealer. (If my dealer needs to be involved, there will be an extra charge.) Although I am NOT a dealer, I do have a FFL 03/C&R license, and on C&R-eligible guns I am willing to ship directly to a C&R license holder who resides in any state that allows it, as most states do (but California, New Jersey and Oregon DO NOT, and there may be others). NO SALES TO CALIFORNIA except C&R-eligible guns, and even then, only after prior discussion.
In the alternative, I can also arrange for fully insured shipment by a local FFL-dealer to your FFL-dealer, but my dealer charges as much as $50 per gun for that service (less on multi-gun deals), in addition to the carrier's shipping charge. There are certain exceptional circumstances in which this may be the best option, which we can discuss.
As noted in the pertinent text, photos of a couple of these individual guns were taken by a previous owner, renown gun photographer Terry Popkin. At least one of these appeared in the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition, by Jim Supica and Richard Nahas (Gun Digest Books, 2016). Note that I am credited in that same reference work with a complete rewrite of the chapter on Single Shot Pistols. I mention this mainly to assist any potential buyer who wishes to check out my bona fides.
All forum rules apply. Remember, guys, the rules prohibit comments or questions in "Wanted to Sell" listings! The only reply allowed is "I'll take it." Use PMs for anything else. The administrators will remove any other comment and likely issue you a citation. However, "Likes" are permitted and appreciated.
Doug
Douglas Johnson
SWCA No. 2404
FFL Type 03 (Collector of Curios & Relics)
Maryland
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SMITH & WESSON
SOLD (SW-1) Smith & Wesson Military & Police Model of 1905 (4th Change), SN 258657 (1917). .38 Special. Nickel finish, with flaws as shown. Walnut grips with gold medallions. C&R eligible. $550.
More photos on my SmugMug gallery:
S&W M&P Model of 1905 - SN 258657
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SOLD (SW-2) Smith & Wesson Military & Police Model of 1905 (4th Change), SN 294607 (1917). .38 Special. Blue finish, estimate 85%. I added proper gold-medallion grips (they are somewhat smoothed and have some dings). C&R eligible. $650.
More photos on my SmugMug gallery:
S&W M&P Model of 1905 (SN 2029460)
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SOLD (SW-3) S&W .38 Single Action Second Model (SN 5268, shipped 1877, the first year of Second Model production), adapted with a 10-inch barrel for 2nd Model Single Shot in .22LR.
In an October 31, 2011 sent an email to the previous owner of this gun, S&W historian Roy Jinks wrote: "I got the pictures of the single shot you send. This is a single shot barrel added to a .38 Single Action Second Model. I have seen several of these over the years. I think they were used by individuals who were use to shooting the Steven Single Shot Target Pistols. The single shot barrels will fit all the different .38 Top break frames. The factory sold the barrels separate and in some publications talk about them fitting of .38 revolvers. The .38 Single Action you have serial number 5268 was shipped in October 1877.I hope that this helps. Roy G. Jinks, Historian, Smith & Wesson"
I believe the .22LR barrel is a Single Shot Second Model barrel, which would date to 1905-09. This seems consistent with the one-line address on the barrel, and perhaps with the serial number on the clasp, which I think is either 2435 or 2436. The imprint on the top of the barrel is SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS USA. The imprint on the left side of the the barrel is 22 LONG RIFLE CTG
This unusual single-shot has essentially no finish. In NRA terms I would rate it in "Antique Good" condition. The bore is dark from long-ago use of corrosive ammunition. The grips may be original-- they fit perfectly and are in very good condition. The rear sight blade is a modern replacement, held in place by two small screws which are original. The gun is tight and is functional (I have fired it with .22 short, long, and Long Rifle standard velocity ammo), but any vintage gun should be inspected by a qualified gunsmith before firing, and this gun is sold only as a collector item.
Because the frame was manufactured before 1899, this is an ANTIQUE under federal law may be sent to a buyer (in most states) without any FFL involvement; however, if the buyer holds a FFL-03 (C&R), shipping may be cheaper. $400.
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
S&W Double-Action 2nd Model with Single Shot Barrel
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SOLD (SW-4) Smith & Wesson Third Model Single Shot, No. 10116. This gun has the much-discussed "Olympic chamber." The finish is excellent except for small spot to the right of the trigger where the finish is thinner (see photo), and some minor very fine scratches. Matching numbers in all the right places, including penciled inside the right grip panel. The front sight is a Paine Back Bead, which is "unusual for that gun," Ralph Tremaine told me in 2013. The blade for the rear sight might be a replacement. The grips are excellent with some minor dings in the bottom. C&R eligible. $1995. C&R eligible.
More photos on my SmugMug gallery:
S&W 3rd Model Single Shot - SN 10116 (Olympic Chamber)
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SOLD (SW-5) Smith & Wesson Model 63. .22LR, six-shot stainless-steel revolver, 4-inch barrel. Made about 1993. Walnut stocks. Comes with a decent leather holster with a snap-down retention strap. Excellent condition. $550.
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
S&W Model 63
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(SW-6) Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 10. .38 Special. Six-inch barrel. This is an excellent example of the post-war Military & Police revolver. SN S911147 (1948). It appears to have been shot very little and stored very well. Finish is excellent, bore looks perfect to me. The diamond magna grips did not come to me with the gun, but they are period-correct, with the blue machined steel stock circle insert, which the Standard Catalog identifies with "very early postwar, used [starting] 1946." The grips are stamped with SN 955288. C&R eligible. $975 (was $1150).
More photos in my SmugMug gallery:
S&W Pre-Model 10, 1946
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(SW-7) Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 24-5 (.44 Special)
Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 24-5 (.44 Special). Lew Horton Heritage Series, manufactured May, 2001. 6.5-inch barrel. Comes with Heritage Series gold box, manual, fired-casing envelope, and miscellaneous advertising. In 2016 I sent the gun to the Performance Center to lighten the trigger pull, and to camfer the chamber holes-- both jobs were done flawlessly, and I was very pleased with the results. (I have retained the original springs and they will be transmitted with the gun.) The gun has been shot little, but shoots well. It is in top condition.
$1325 [previously $1425].
More photos on my SmugMug gallery:
S&W Model 24-5 Performance Center
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SOLD (SW-8) S&W Hand Ejector Second Model (Model of 1903). .32 S&W Long, RARE first year (1903) "pre-changes" gun
S&W Hand Ejector Second Model (Model of 1903), .32 S&W Long. 4.25-inch barrel. The very low serial number, 1121, found on butt and cylinder face, indicating first year of manufacture (1903) of this model, prior to Changes #1-5. Matching numbers on the bottom of the grip frame, barrel flat, cylinder face, and inside the right grip panel. This revolver it very tight mechanically. It appears to have been shot not much--the bore is excellent-- but with finish damage from poor storage (looks better in person than in the photos). Grips excellent. $675 [was $750]. C&R eligible.
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SOLD (SW-9) Smith & Wesson Performance Center Schofield Model of 2000
Smith & Wesson Performance Center Schofield Model of 2000.45 S&W (also called .45 Schofield). 7-inch barrel, polished blue finish. Combines design concepts of the original 3rd Model Schofield with modern engineering features -- modern hammer block safety, carbon steel frame, etc. The revolver comes with the original wooden display case, certificates, medallion, and other paperwork. The original owner (see below) says it was never fired, and it appears flawless to me.
If the buyer desires, I will include with the revolver two sets of vintage ammunition: (1) Six loose cartridges won by Terry Popkin at a SWCA convention, labeled, "45 S&W Schofield cartridges, Bennet primed. (Loaded by Frankford Arsenal in 1880.)" And, (2) a box of 12 vintage unfired BLANKS, produced by Frankford Arsenal for use in .45 Schofield or .45 Colt Government revolvers. The box (torn open, as shown) is original, and is of a style used from 1882 until about 1900. These blanks (internally primed) were used to accustom cavalry horses to the sound of gunfire.
I purchased this gun from renown gun photographer Terry Popkin in 2013, and he took the pictures shown here and in the gallery linked below. Please note that Terry's collage photo of my revolver appears on page 437 of the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 4th Edition--that is to say, the revolver pictured there in the book is SN GWS0793, the very gun offered for sale here.
The revolver, wooden case and accessories, six 19th century unfired cartridges and box of twelve 19th century blank cartridges: $2000 (previously $2800), plus actual shipping costs for all of it. NOT C&R eligible.
More photos on my SmugMug gallery (photos courtesy Terry Popkin):
Schofield Model of 2000
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COLT HANDGUNS
SOLD (C-1) Colt Police Positive (First Issue). ".32 New Police" (= .32 S&W Long). 1908 (very early First Issue, second year of production, SN 64283). 4-inch barrel. Carried much and apparently shot little by my great-grandfather as a Milwaukee police officer in the early 20th century. Hard rubber grips. Considerable wear on nickel finish. Seems seems mechanically sound. C&R eligible. $400.
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(C-2) Colt Match Target, 2nd Series, with box, accessories, papers, and two extra grip sets.
For collector or target shooter, a very nice package of a classic premier target pistol in the Colt Woodsman series -- the Colt Match Target, 2nd Series (No. 78965-S, manufactured 1950). In excellent condition. Functions properly mechanically. Comes with what I believe to be the original box, which is in good condition, parts list, screwdriver, and test target. Also, two plastic grip adapters (one slightly chipped). Also, three sets of grips: (1) the original "Coltwood" plastic grip panels, in excellent condition. (2) A set of vintage Sanderson thumb-rest grips (right hand) that I find an ideal fit. (3) A very handsome set of custom walnut grips made by Scott Smith, which fit the gun perfectly. $1895 [was $2275] for everything, plus actual shipping costs. C&R eligible.
There are MANY additional close-up photos on my Smugmug page:
Colt Match Target 2nd Series and accessories
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(C-3) Colt Official Police, 22 LR. 1965. Six-inch barrel. Excellent condition mechanically; very smooth action. A few small flaws cosmetically, but the deep-blue finish is in overall excellent condition. The revolver is wearing after-market target grips with thumb-rest (right-handed), very comfortable for my medium-sized hands. $775 (was $875), plus actual shipping costs. C&R eligible.
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MISCELLANEOUS U.S.-MADE REVOLVERS, SINGLE SHOTS, ETC.
(M-1) Ruger New Model Blackhawk. .357 Magnum. 1975. Single-action revolver with transfer-bar safety, adjustable sight. 6.5-inch barrel, blue finish. Excellent condition. $575.
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Ruger New Model Blackhawk .357 Magnum
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(M-2) Remington Model 1871 Army single shot pistol (.22LR Lugar conversion). I believe this was originally .50 centerfire, but as with many of these old Remington military pistols, at some point in the 20th century it underwent a gunsmith conversion, in this case involving a Lugar pistol barrel with a liner converting it to .22LR. It has the Lugar ladder rear sight. 8.75-inch barrel. Very good condition, extractor works, all seems mechanically sound. This is an antique under federal law because the frame was manufactured prior to 1899, and therefore can be sent to buyers in most states without involvement of an FFL ((however, if buyer has an FFL-03 (C&R) it may allow cheaper shipping)). A unique item that will surely draw comment at your local gun club. ANTIQUE. $750 (WAS $875).
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Remington Model 1871 "Lugar conversion" (.22LR)
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SOLD (M-3) Remington Model 1871 Army Rolling Block pistol, customized to .22LR by noted gunsmith C.C. Johnson. This was originally a .50 caliber centerfire pistol, modified to .22LR. The 8-inch barrel is stamped "C.C. Johnson," the imprint of Charles C. Johnson, who was a noted gunsmith. His grandson, Jerry C. Johnson, who after viewing photos said, "The most likely time frame this [modification] was done would be 1948 to 1963." The pistol now has a micro-adjustable rear target sight. The frame was made before 1899, so this is an Antique under federal law and it may be sent to a buyer in most states without involvement of an FFL (however, if the buyer has an FFL-03 (C&R) it may allow cheaper shipping). $1050.
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C.C. Johnson conversion of Remington Model 1871 pistol
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(M-4) Hopkins and Allen New Model Target Pistol, SN 761 (1903). .22LR. Walnut grips with gold medallions. Adjustable rear sight. Ivory dot front sight. Blue finish. 10-inch barrel. A tiny bit of wiggle as is common with these old break actions, but seems mechanically sound. C&R eligible. $425 (was $495).
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(M-5) Stevens Offhand Model 35. Made around 1935. Very good condition. 6-inch barrel. Buckhorn adjustable rear sight. Walnut grips. C&R eligible. $325 (was $350).
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Stevens Offhand Model 35
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(M-6) Harrington & Richardson USRA Model (Model 195), No. 3211 (rare 7-inch barrel)
Harrington & Richardson USRA Model target pistol, No. 3211 (circa 1937), in the rarely found 7-inch barrel produced late in the production of the model. This example is virtually flawless (I see one tiny hairline scratch on right frame), as are the very nice H&R walnut style #4 target grips.
During the 1930s, the H&R USRA Model was about the hottest thing going among small-bore competition target pistols, at least in the USA. In his influential 1938 Textbook of Pistols and Revolvers, Julian S. Hatcher devoted 10 pages to the USRA model. He wrote, "This is the most popular target pistol on the market today. In fact, it now holds the pre-eminent position in the 'Any Pistol' class that was formerly held by the Smith & Wesson Perfected .22..." The primary designer of the model, Walter F. Roper, called it "the very first speed-action single shot pistol ever offered by an American manufacturer." Using a machine rest of new design, Roper and Edwin C. Harrington produced a pistol producing all shots touching at 20 yards and one-inch groups at 50 yards. The pistol had a short hammer drop that jars the pistol very little, and a very fast action, both factors contributing considerably to shooter performance.
Roughly 4,000 were made from 1928-1942. This fine example, no. 3211, was made in or about 1937.
The USRA Model underwent many evolutionary changes, some of which Roper described in his 1945 book Pistol and Revolver Shooting. I have never seen two that are just alike. This particular example has a 10-inch barrel, very nice polished blue finish (with matte top strap and front sight to reduce glare), adjustable front sight, adjustable rear sight, adjustable trigger. The USRA Model was at one point offered with five different options in one-piece stocks-- this example is wearing what appears to be the walnut #4 style (in excellent condition), which was modeled on the Colt Peacemaker and was, Roper wrote, "the most generally liked" option.
This pistol functions as it should. The wonderful trigger and short hammer drop make it a lot of fun to shoot. The 7-inch pistols don't come up too often. For what it's worth, the Blue Book value of a 7-inch in 98% condition is $2,420. My price is $1575 (originally $2,000) plus actual shipping costs. C&R eligible.
Some of the model's other features are described in these promotional literature from the 1930s. These are scans of ORIGINAL H&R publications that I own, which I do not convey with the pistol but which are for sale separately.
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H&R USRA Model No. 3211 (7-inch Barrel
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(M-7) Harrington & Richardson USRA Model (Model 195), No. 1535 (10-inch barrel)
Here is another Harrington & Richardson USRA Model (Model 195), S/N 1535, this one made in 1935 or 1936. This example has a 10-inch barrel (much more common than the 7-inch variant offered as item no. 19 above). This gun also comes with a clip-on front sight protector, which I removed from the pistol. Some the photos in my SmugMug gallery linked below show you what it looks like on the gun. It is supposed to protect the front sight, and reduce glare on the sight. I personally don't care for this accessory. There are some very fine scratches near the muzzle, caused by aforementioned sight protector. Other than that, the finish is in excellent shape.
This pistol is wearing what appears to be the walnut #4 style stocks, which also are in excellent condition. This stock option was modeled on the Colt Peacemaker and was, Walter Roper wrote, "the most generally liked" option.
I have shot this pistol twice. It functions properly. The ejector propels the spent casing a considerable distance.
$1575 [was $1850], plus actual shipping costs. C&R eligible.
There are many additional photos on my SmugMug page for this gun, some taken by the dealer from whom I acquired the pistol in 2011, and some by me in November 2022.
H&R USRA Model No. 1535
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SOLD (M-8) Magnum Research BFR ("Little Max") (.22 Hornet)
I can practically guarantee nobody else at your range has one of these. It will be new to your local groundhogs or other pesky varmints too. This is a high-quality, very robust Ruger-style single-action revolver, the Magnum Research BFR. This example, chambered in the highly accurate .22 Hornet cartridge, was made in August 2002. This is the short-cylinder version of the BFR, which in 2002 was called the "BFR Little Max." Five-round cylinder, which free-spins when the loading gate is open, for easier loading. It has a Picatinny accessory rail -- I added the Burris Fastfire 3 sight (3 MOA red dot reflex sight, lifetime warranty), although some users might prefer to substitute a pistol scope for longer range shooting. 7.75-inch barrel, overall length 13.75 inches. It is a handful -- the weight with the rail and Burris sight is 4 pounds, 10 oz.. (This revolver is not recommended for concealed carry.) Burnished stainless steel finish. The grips are made of Hogue Pau Derro wood, originally a $76 upgrade. The revolver comes with an original black BFR soft zipper case with foam interior. $900 including the Burris sight [was $1150].
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Magnum Resarch BFR in .22 Hornet
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SOLD (M-9) Stevens No. 10 Target Single Shot pistol (.22 LR)
As should by now be evident, I have a weakness for oddball single-shot pistols, and here is another. At first glance this looks like a semi-auto, but it is actually the No. 10 Target single-shot .22LR pistol made by Stevens from 1919-1939. This example, no. 8911, was made around 1930. It is a break-open design, with a pull-action cocking lever. It is in good condition and mechanically sound. The rear sight is adjustable for windage. There is a small perforation, possibly a casting defect, clearly visible on the left side of the frame; it has no functional significance. $400 [was $425]. C&R eligble.
More Terry Popkin photos on my SmugMug page for this gun:
Stevens Model 10 Single-Shot Target Pistol
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SEMI-AUTO PISTOLS
SOLD (S-1) Browning Unlimited Buck Mark Silhouette. .22LR, 10-round magazine. This is the rare match model with 14-inch barrel. Made about 1992. Currently wearing Leupold M8 EER 4x scope. The gun comes with its original rear sight as well, and two 10-round magazines. Excellent condition. This pistol has been very reliable mechanically (it has a very energetic ejector!) and proved very accurate in its occasional visits to the range. $1,150.
There are 29 high-def photos of this gun in my SmugMug gallery:
Browning Buck Mark Silhouette
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SOLD (S-2) High Standard Supermatic First Model (1952) combination set: 6.75-inch and 4.5-inch barrels, both with excellent bores. The shorter, "bull" barrel is currently mounted, along with a barrel weight (based on a photo in the book High Standard: A Collector's Guide, by Tom Dance, it appears to be the 3-ounce weight). Plastic grips. Very good condition. C&R eligible. $725 (was $825).
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High Standard Supermatic First Model combination set
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(S-3) High Standard Supermatic Citation 102 ("Space Gun," 1958). 8-inch barrel, 2 barrel weights. Excellent condition, shoots well. C&R eligible. $1,175
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High Standard Supermatic 102
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SOLD (S-4) High Standard Supermatic Citation 103 (1962) with 5.5-inch bull barrel. Very good condition. C&R eligible. $625
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High Standard Supermatic Citation 103
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(S-5) High Standard Sport King-M (1978). .22LR. The story here (undocumented but probably accurate) is that the gun was modified by a machinist/gunsmith who made guns for use in movies from time to time, and this was one such gun. (I have no documentation of what if any movie it appeared it-- let me know by PM if you recognize it!). The 10-inch barrel is threaded near the chamber, the big barrel shroud screwed on, and a muzzle cap added. The gun came with a Bushnell Phantom scope that looked cool but was worthless for shooting, so I removed it and replaced with a Bushnell Trophy 1x28 illuminated red dot sight, mounted on a set of 30 mm Accushot Universal Picatinny/Weaver rings that would fit the rail already on the gun. It cycles pretty well with Federal high-velocity round-tipped ammo; it does not like blunt-tipped ammo or low-velocity ammo. $825.
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High Standard Sport King-M Customized
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SOLD (S-6) High Standard Olympic 0-101 (.22 Short)
This is a fairly rare target pistol, the High Standard Olympic Target model 0-101, SN 63500, made in 1955, chambered for .22 Short only. 6.75-inch barrel with one barrel weight. It is in good condition. A bit finicky but functions properly when the single 10-round magazine is loaded properly. $725 [was $950]. C&R eligible).
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FOREIGN-MADE HANDGUNS
(F-1) Rast & Gasser Model of 1898. 8mm Gasser cartridge (obsolete). SN 188837, manufactured about 1916. 4.5 inch barrel. Fixed sights. Blue finish (arsenal refinished in 1929). This was a technically innovative 8-round revolver. The "ML"on the cylinder designates that the cylinder (and barrel?) is made from molybdan legierung, a molybdenum alloy, said to have been used starting in 1916. The revolver is cosmetically it is very good condition, but sold only as a collector's piece, as a couple of broken/missing parts make it mechanically unsuitable for discharge (e.g., the innovative Abadie loading gate is not operative due to broken flat spring), but the ammo is not made anyway. Technical details available by PM or email to anyone interested. A cool collector item despite its defects. C&R eligible. $575 (was $785).
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Rast & Gasser Model of 1898
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(F-2) Tula Arsenal Nagant revolver. Made in USSR, 1938, Tula Arsenal. 7.62x38R. Seven-round cylinder. Unusual action that closes the cylinder-barrel gap when the revolver is cocked, marginally diminishing noise and loss of pressure. Blue finish is excellent (likely arsenel re-finish). Fixed sights. 4.5-inch barrel. Comes with holster, cleaning rod, and screwdriver. (NOTE: Ammo is still available, and I have part of a box, but it would have to be shipped separately at additional cost.) $375 (was $500). C&R eligible.
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Nagant revolver
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(F-3) Uberti/Navy Arms New Model Russian (.44 Russian)
This is a high-quality handgun based on the Smith & Wesson Schofield New Model Russian of 1877, chambered in the .44 Russian cartridge (which is similar to modern .44 Special but a little shorter). This gun was manufactured by Uberti in Italy and imported by Navy Arms in 2003. It has a 6.5 inch barrel. The finish is a beautiful deep blue. Walnut grips. The gun is in perfect condition and comes with the original box and paperwork, also perfect. For regulatory purposes this is a fully modern handgun and is NOT C&R eligible. $1150 [was $1250].
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(F-4) Uberti Beretta Laramie (.45 Long Colt)
High-end top-break revolver in .45 Long Colt, manufactured by Uberti and marketed by Beretta, based loosely on the 1875 Schofield top break revolver. L00052, manufactured in or about 2005. Barrel is 6.5 inches. Windage-adjustable rear target sight. Very nice deep blue finish. Everything seems good mechanically but I have not fired the gun, and I think it has not been fired much. $875 (previously $1075).
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SOLD (F-5) Drulov Pav single-shot target pistol
Drulov Pav-- a rarely seen single-shot target pistol manufactured in the Czech Republic in 1950. Break-action loading, pull-back cocking. Fun to shoot. 9.75-inch barrel. The rear sight is not adjustable, but the FRONT sight is a dovetail that is drift-adjustable; it is currently set a tiny hair left of center and I considered the sighting very good at 17 yards. This pistol is in top condition and mechanically flawless. C&R eligible. $625 [was $750].
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SOLD (F-6) Mock dueling pistol (for wax bullets)(French or Belgian)
This is a very unusual firearm. Based on my research, I believe that it was manufactured around 1908 in Belgium or France for use in mock duels using wax bullets or other special bullets, a sport briefly popular in the early 20th century, especially in France. Olympic marksman and gun writer Walter W. Winans, in his 1911 book The Art of Revolver Shooting, devoted a chapter to a version of this sport. In the chapter, he discussed the use of one type of bullet, the "Devilliers" bullet (apparently a wax-carbon composition), the type of protective clothing to be worn, etc. I have reproduced here a couple of photos from the Kindle edition of Winans' book, which you can get on Amazon for $6 (the copyright has expired).
I know that my gun was a mock-dueling pistol because of the round fixture ("boss") on the front of the trigger guard, to which a metal handguard was attached to protect the hand from the wax or composite bullet (see the photo). Unfortunately, I do not possess this accessory.
The gun is stamped "10.5" (under the forearm), which I take to mean 10.5 mm. Next to that is a Belgian (Liege) black powder proof mark. The action and construction all seem to be very robust. However, according to Winans, when used in the sport (at least in his version), the bullet was propelled only by "a cap with fulminate only [which] gives a hard rap where it strikes."
There are a few rough spots in the rifled bore, but nothing very bad. There are a lot of little spots on finish but no deep corrosion; you can still see some of the original case coloring. The barrel is 10.87-inches. Everything seems tight and functional.
This is a very uncommon piece--I am asking $650 [was $875] (C&R eligible).
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Mock Dueling Pistol
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SOLD (F-7) Scharfenberg Tell Type 1 target pistol (circa 1900)[/SIZE][/B]
Very rare Scharfenberg Tell Type 1 target pistol. This .22LR target pistol was designed by Georg Scharfenberg (1831-1906). Scharfenberg made various types of firearms (including parlor guns) in his shop in Eisenberg near Mehlis (Germany). This model was issued a DRGM (sort of a patent) in 1892, so this gun is possibly legally an antique, but to be safe I am going to treat it as modern handgun (although C&R eligible), because I think the model was probably produced for at least a few years after 1898.
The pistol has a double set trigger, which is adjustable. The mechanisms all seem to work correctly. I would rate the condition as antique-fine to antique-excellent.
This is a rare high-end German target pistol and I have not seen a photo of any example in better condition in any book or elsewhere. $2900 [previously $3,150]. C&R eligible.
I reproduce below a page from the book Alte Scheinbenwaffen Volume 3, edited by Tom Rowe, which includes photos of another example of the same model, although not in as good a condition as mine. The text refers to the action as "rocking block." It "was a popular target pistol in its day." It also explains that the model "has been referred to as the Tell Model 1," but cautions that "[E.F.] Buchel also made a Tell pistol which was completely different." (Note that I also have an example of the Buchel Tell model for sale, no. F-8 on this list.)
More photos, including close-ups of sights, proofmarks, etc., on my SmugMug gallery:
https://douglasjohnson2.smugmug.com/Scharfenberg-System-Tell-Type-1-pistol/
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SOLD (F-8) Buchel "Tell Model 2" free pistol, owned by Olympic shooter Domenico Giambonini
This is a "Tell Model 2" free pistol, built by German gunmaker Ernst Friedrich Buchel, originally owned by Domenico Giambonini, a top-level pistol marksman in the early 20th century. He was born Nov. 11, 1868, in Switzerland, and died on Aug. 8, 1956 in Bellinzona, Switzerland. The barrel of the pistol contains the engraving GIAMBONINI and BELLINZONA. See the short bio that I have reproduced from Olympics.com, which says that Giambonini "came from a family of gunsmiths," won his first international championship in 1895, and achieved his lifetime best score at age 68, in 1936.
The Tell Model 2 was popular among European competition shooters of that era, but also sold in the U.S. through the Stoeger catalogs.
I would consider this to be a 13-3/8-inch barrel (12 inches to frame, 13-3/8 inches to opening of chamber). This pistol has a falling-block action-- the large lever in the grip lowers the block to allow loading. It is a strong action.
The pistol has obviously seen considerable use, but is in overall good condition. The bore is very good. As shown, the rear sight has fine-adjustment capacity. The front sight may have an elevation adjustment, but if so I don't know how it works. I have taken this pistol to the range twice, most recently November 2023. Everything functions properly. There is a tension-adjustment screw for the set-trigger (counterclockwise to increase tension), which I have set to a light touch-- some might prefer to stiffen it further.
I think that this pistol was likely used by Giambonini when he was a member of the Swiss pistol team at the 1920 Olympics at Antwerp, although I have no photographic proof or other definitive documentation of that he used this pistol at that event. At the 1920 Olympics, the Swiss team finished 9th in the Free Pistol 50 meter event; Giambonini is listed as a participant in that event, in which the Tell Model 2 would have been the right tool for the job. (Five team members, including Giambonini, won bronze medals that year in the rapid-fire pistol event.)
C&R eligible. Frederick Buchel Tell Model 2, inscribed to Domenico Giambonini, circa 1920, $1450.
Additional photos of the pistol, and additional documents on Giambonini and the 1920 Olympic pistol events, in my SmugMug photo gallery here.
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SOLD (F-9) Stoeger Model 760 bolt-action target pistol. .22LR. This gun appears in the 1932 A.F. Stoeger catalog, on page 94, under "Stoeger's Target Sidearms," as "No. 760. Bolt Action Take Down Target Sidearm with 11 inch round barrel for .22 short and long rifle cartridges; walnut stock. Weight 2-1/4 pounds. C&R eligible. $325.
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MUZZLELOADERS
(MZ-1) Uberti Colt Walker revolver. Modern percussion-cap muzzleloader by Uberti, based on the famous Colt Walker single-action revolver. .44 caliber. Made in or about 2009. 9-inch octagon-to-round barrel. Walnut stocks. A real handful. Comes with its original Uberti color "Collector's Choice" box. No FFL required for buyers in most states. $450.
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SOLD (MZ-2) Pietta Navy Arms 1996 reproduction of 1858 Army revolver. .44 ball. Walnut grips. Fixed sights. Blue finish. 8.25-inch barrel. Excellent condition. Can be sent to a buyer without involvement of an FFL (in most states). $300.
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Pietta Navy Arms 1858 Army Model
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(MZ-3) Pietta LeMat muzzleloader revolver-- Cavalry Model. 2010. Reproduction of the famous LeMat revolver of the Civil War. Manufactured 2010. The nine revolver chambers take .451 balls. The smoothbore underbarrel is .65 caliber/20 gauge. It has been fired but not much-- it's in excellent condition. It has a fine deep blue finish, and nice walnut grips. 6.76 revolver barrel. This is the "Cavalry Model" -- see the next listing for another LeMat in in the "Navy model." No FFL required for buyers in most states. $875 (was $950).
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Pietta LeMat Cavalry Model
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SOLD PENDING PAYMENT (MZ-4) Pietta (Navy Arms) LeMat muzzleloader revolver
Pietta (Navy Arms) reproduction of the famous LeMat revolver of the Civil War. Manufactured 1986. The nine revolver chambers take .451 balls. The smoothbore underbarrel is .65 caliber/20 gauge. It has been fired but not much-- it's in excellent condition. It has a fine deep blue finish, and nice grips that I think are walnut. No FFL required for transfer in most states. $875 (was $950).
More high-def photos in my SmugMug gallery: Pietta Navy Model LeMat
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(MZ-5) Hoppe's Ethan Allen double-barrel muzzleloader (.36 ball)
This is a fully operational double-barrel muzzleloader sold as a kit (100K) by Hoppe's in the 1980s. It is an all-steel reproduction of an Ethan Allen pistol originally produced in the 1840s. My father assembled it, and he may have fired it a few times. The bores are fine. A single trigger fires each barrel with consecutive trigger pulls. Everything is good mechanically. This example has a light blue finish, and it does not have the fancy engraving shown in the Hoppe's advertisement, which came only on a different, pre-assembled version. Eastern American walnut grips. The pistol shoots .35 or .36 ball (depending on the patch). No FFL is required for transfer to buyer in most states. $350 (previously $450).
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Hoppe's Ethan Allen pistol
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RIFLES
(R-1) Cooper Model 54 Phoenix, .22-250.
Bolt-action with 3-round magazine. Stainless steel match barrel, 26-inch. Adjustable single stage trigger. This rifle is in excellent condition; use the SmugMug link below to access additional high-def close ups of minor dings in synthetic stock finish, etc. The rifle is entirely in its original configuration as bought new in 2013, except my addition of Vortex Viper 4-16 x 50 scope with "Dead-Hold BDC" reticle (30mm tube). Attractive Bell & Carlson synthetic stock. Roughly 300 rounds fired. Rated by Cooper as 1/2 MOA at 100 yards. I've taken groundhogs out to 400 yards with this rifle. $2600 with scope, $2150 without scope/rings [previously $2900/2400].
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Cooper Model 54 Phoenix (.22-250)
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SOLD (R-2) Winchester Model 1890, 2nd Model (take down variant). SN 303538, made in 1907. Pump-action, tubular magazine. Chambered in .22 WRF (Winchester Rimfire), roughly comparable to (but not compatible with) modern .22WMR (".22 Magnum"); the ammo is still made (see below). A very neat little rifle, beautiful cosmetically and excellent mechanically, with excellent bore. Blue finish, which appears to be original-- all the imprints are sharp. 24-inch OCTAGON barrel. Adjustable rear sight, driftable front sight. (NOTE: I have 400 rounds of factory ammo (but it would have to be purchased and shipped separately at a price to be negotiated). C&R eligible. $1495.
More high-def photos, and even a video of the rifle in action, in my SmugMug gallery:
Winchester Model 1890 Second Model (1907)
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SOLD (R-3) Winchester 52B, .22LR. Made in 1939, expertly refurbished by Paul C. Hanlon in 2010. 28-inch heavy barrel (not "bull barrel"). Fitted with a single-shot adapter. Marble-Goss Extension rear sight. Redfield Globe Front Sight, probably No. 68, with a set of inserts. The rifle comes with a heavy-duty swivel that locks into the rail, but the swivel is not currently mounted. Terrific accuracy. C&R eligible. $1225.
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Winchester 52B
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(R-4) Remington No. 4 Sporting Rifle, made in 1922. .22 Short and .22 Long (NOT .22LR). Rolling block action, take down model. Adjustable rear sight, dovetail bead front sight. Color casing on frame, blue barrel. 22.5-inch barrel. Very good condition. Bore good. Crowned muzzle also good. This is an early example (1922) of the takedown model, with a lever lock. According to REMINGTON .22 RIMFIRE RIFLES by John Gyde & Roy Marcot (2007), this mechanism had a tendency to wear loose (and in 1924 it was replaced by a much stronger turnscrew mechanism), but on this particular example, the lever still locks the barrel solidly to the frame. C&R eligible. $675 (was $775).
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Remington No. 4 Rolling Block Rifle (.22 Short and Long)
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SOLD (both gun and Pelican case) (R-5) Pedersoli Sharps 1874 Sporting No. 3, with many extras. Deluxe model (L780), chambered in .45-70 Government. Serial number SH 25922. Manufactured September 2005 and sold to Uberti (this information comes to me directly from Pedersoli). 32-inch octagon barrel. Walnut stock. German silver fore end. Double-set trigger, adjustable. This rifle model is rated for smokeless powder to 29,000 c.u.p. Only about 230 fairly light smokeless loads have been fired through this rifle. Condition is immaculate. This rifle has been fitted with a set of optional high-end sights: (1) Rear sight is Soule style long-range Creedmoor sight (with 4-inch high ladder), fitted optional Hadley adjustable-aperture eye cup (currently priced by Pedersoli at $450 and $89, respectively, as add-on accessories). (2) Front sight is tunnel style with both a spirit-level and windage adjustment knobs, plus a set of 12 insert variations for the tunnel (current retail price $298).
Thus, retail price of this rifle with the options, at current prices, would be about $3700. My price: $1950 [was $2300], plus actual shipping cost. I also have an new, unused Pelican watertight hard travel case (no. 1750) that would be perfect for this rifle, that I could add to the package for $300 extra.
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Pedersoli Sharps 1874 Sporting No. 3 Deluxe
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SOLD (R-6) Anschutz 64 MP-R (Multi-Purpose Rifle) (.22LR)
High-end .22 target rifle. Manufactured 2011; I purchased new in box. Heavy target-match barrel, 25.5-inch. 5-round magazine. Two-stage trigger, adjustable. Beavertail stock with original rubber butt plate. Grooved aluminum rail for accessories such as a hand stop (hand stop not included). Wonderful accuracy. A great target gun, but light enough (9 lbs plus scope) for careful field use. Includes excellent Bushnell Trophy XLT AO 6-18x50 scope with high rings. This rifle has had very occasional light use at the range only, and appears as new. [I have the original Anschutz styrofoam box, but the gun will be shipped by me in a hard case-- if the buyer wants the original box I will ship it for the cost of postage.] $1350
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(R-7) CZ 550 American (.308 Winchester)
CZ Model 550 American chambered in .308 Winchester. Wears Bushnell Elite 3200 Rifle Scope 3-9x40mm with Firefly illuminated reticle (no battery required), mounted with the CZ steel rings that came with the rifle. High-quality Czech-made rifle with exceptionally beautiful Turkish walnut stock. Single-set trigger, adjustable. 23.6-inch cold-hammer forged barrel, blue. Four-round detachable magazine. 7.2 pounds plus scope. Like new, safe queen. I purchased new in 2010. I have fired 78 rounds through it, all at the range; it also spent a few hours in the woods on one two-day deer hunt. Comes with the original box. $1050.
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SOLD (R-8) CZ 452-2EZKM bolt-action rifle, .22LR. 24.8-inch barrel. $400
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CZ 452-2EZKM
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SOLD (R-9) CZ 455 FS ("full stock"), .22LR, 20.5-inch barrel. 2013. A very sweet and handy .22LR rifle with a handsome Mannlicher walnut stock. Virtually as new. $450
FEEDBACK ON THE SALE HERE.
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CZ 455 FS
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SOLD (R-10) Henry Repeating Arms Company, Model 001T, .22LR. Buckhorn adjustable rear sight with improved sight insert. 20-inch octagon barrel. Excellent condition, virtually as new. $400.
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