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110Silent.Pdf SILENTSILENT AUCTIONAUCTION AUCTION NO. 110 AMOSKEAGAUCTION COMPANY, INC . JUNE 4, 2016 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE GENERAL STATEMENTS • The Silent Auction is by absentee bidding only. Absentee bidders must register by filling out and signing an absentee bid sheet. • The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall become the owner upon the fall of the hammer. The auctioneer has sole discretion in the case of a dispute among bidders. • Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. has taken great care in the preparation of the descriptions in this catalog. Although we believe everything in the descriptions to be true, we do not guarantee any part of any description. We recommend that the bidders view the items in person and form their own opinions as to condition, originality, origin, etc. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. will consider all requests for refunds. If a customer is unhappy with a purchase we will be happy to discuss a remedy with them. • Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. reserves the right to reject any bid in order to protect our con- signors interests. • Bidding on any item in the sale indicates the bidder’s full acceptance and understanding of all terms and conditions of sale. PAYMENT POLICY • Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. will accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, and American Express as payment for items purchased by those customers who attend the sale. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. reserves the right to demand cash or hold merchandise until funds are collected in full. THERE WILL BE A $35.00 CHARGE FOR ALL RETURNED CHECKS. • There will be a Buyer’s Premium of 17.5% added to all purchases. A discounted Buyer’s Premium of 15% will apply to all purchases paid by cash or check. GUIDELINES FOR FIREARM PURCHASES • All Federal, State and Local firearms laws will be observed. FFL holders may take possession of any firearm on day of sale when they present a signed copy of their Federal Firearms License. New Hampshire residents over the age of 21 may take possession of any firearm on day of sale providing the proper paperwork is filled out and the transfer has been approved either through the NH State Police or the FBI NICS System. While most NICS and State approvals are immediate, approvals could take up to 3 days. Most non-residents may take possession of long guns on day of sale after completing the proper forms and successfully completing a NICS check; modern handguns will need to be shipped to an FFL holder in the buyer’s home state. Buyer is responsible for any and all shipping charges and all items must be paid for on day of sale. Bidders should be familiar with their local and state laws. Firearms are marked as follows: ANTIQUE - no paperwork required C&R - for firearms that fall under the ATF Curio & Relics licensing and if purchased by a person with a “C&R License” no paperwork is required. NOTE: Items that meet the age requirements but have been altered from their original configuration may NOT be delivered on a C&R License. Firearms that are not marked with one of these notations are considered to be “MODERN” and all proper paperwork is required unless you are an FFL Dealer. FIREARMS WARNING Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. does not warranty the safety of any article it sells. Therefore, it is imperative that, before you use any firearm purchased here or anywhere else, you have it examined by a qualified gunsmith to determine whether or not it is safe to use. 250 commercial street - suite 3011 - manchester, new hampshire 03101 603/627-7383 fax 603/627-7384 www.amoskeagauction.com jason & melissa devine - nh license no. 2555 JUNE 4, 2016 - SALE NO. 110 - SILENT AMOSKEAG AMOSKEAG SALE NO. 110 AUCTION COMPANY, INC. AMOSKEAG TABLE OF CONTENTS Silent Auction No. 110 Firearms................page 2 Edged Weapons ....page 44 Ammunition ..........page 57 ABSENTEE ONLY BIDDING Magazines ............page 67 The Amoskeag Auction Gallery is located in the historic Manchester Millyard Optics ...................page 68 at 250 Commercial Street. The auction, as well as viewing, will take place at this location. Directions can be found in the back of the live catalog. Sights ...................page 72 Miscellaneous .......page 72 Results will be available on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Results of the Silent Books ...................page 90 Auction will not be available on June 4, 2016 . Gun Parts..............page 92 VIEWING MAY 23RD - JUNE 4TH Viewing will be available from May 23rd through June 3rd by appointment, as well as on the days of the sale, Saturday from 7:30am to 3:00pm. We do have a few select evenings available for viewing and those times and dates can be obtained by calling our office. Our office is not open for viewing on the weekends. INFORMATION PLEASE READ OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE Located on the inside front and back covers of our catalog you will find our Terms and Conditions of Sale, Absentee Bidding Information, Pre-Registration Forms and other General Information. Please read and become familiar with our Terms and Conditions of Sale. There will be a Buyer’s Premium of 17.5% added to all purchases. A discounted Buyers Premium of 15% will apply to all purchases paid by cash or check. PLEASE NOTE: OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR VISITORS ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE SALE. No merchandise will be delivered on those days. We will resume normal business hours (8:00am to 4:00pm) on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. SILENT BIDDERS: SILENT BID SHEETS ARE DUE ON SATURDAY • JUNE 4TH, 2016 BY 3:00 PM (EST) If you are planning on bidding on an excessive amount of items we request that your bid sheets be turned in on Friday, June 3rd Catalog Production/Descriptions: Jason Devine • Don Ellison • John Michno • Ray Drabble • Garry Boucher • Phil Thalheimer • Glenn Dubois Brandon St. Onge • Joe Cousins • Marc Cammack • Cassie Penn • Laura Osborne Photography & Design: Jason & Melissa Devine • Beth Foltz 250 Commercial Street, Suite 3011 • Manchester, NH 03101 603/627-7383 • Fax 603/627-7384 www.amoskeagauction.com Jason & Melissa Devine • NH License No. 2555 1 AMOSKEAG SALE NO. 110 Firearms 1200. U.S. MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE serial #417184, 45-70 Govt, 32 1/2” barrel with a very good bore. The metal surfaces are anFirearms overall plum brown patina with some wear to pewter on the sharp edges and contact points with sparsely scattered oxidation and lightly scattered pinprick pitting. The breechblock shows some remnants of silvery case-hardening, as does the lockplate; the hammer shows some light pitting. The stock rates good-fair as moderately cleaned many years ago showing overall tool marks, now devoid of any car- touches or markings. There is a crack from the left side arm of the breech pivot pin through the left stock screw, down through the front extension of the triggerguard, extending up the right side to beneath the lock, it will flex slightly. There is no cleaning rod present however the lock seems to function well mechanically. (7249-114) {ANTIQUE} (200/400) 1201. ITHACA CRASS MODEL BOXLOCK DOUBLE SHOTGUN serial #31363, 12 ga., 20 1/2” barrels shortened and unchoked with about very good bores. The barrels show damascus twist pattern their whole length with light brown oxidation staining scattered here and there. The frame is a dark gray-brown patina, also with light oxidation staining and the screws showing some light damage to their slots. The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock and splinter style forend rate about very good as refinished a number of years ago, the checkering chased but retaining dings and dents beneath the finish. The stock is loose on the action and exhibits cracks at the lower cheeks left and right. Barrels are on-face however the top lever is at the end of its travel and the safety will not disengage. (37592-67S19421C) {ANTIQUE} (100/200) 1202. BELGIAN FLOBERT STYLE RIFLE Likely .22 Caliber. 22 1/2” octagon barrel. The bore condition cannot be ascertained due to obstructions and oxidation. The metal surfaces are overall moderately oxidized and the breechblock is not present. The stock rates good with a small chip missing at the rear of the tang, now devoid of finish with oxidation staining leaching in here and there. (37592- 66S19421B) {MODERN} (5/10) 1203. WINCHESTER MODEL 190 SEMI-AUTO RIFLE serial #B2100072, 22 LR, 20” barrel with an indeterminate bore. The steel surfaces show remnants of blue with overall light surface oxidation. The aluminum receiver shows overall scratches, dings and handling marks. The buttstock rates very good with dings and handling marks and a moderate chip at the heel, there is no buttplate. The entire trig- ger assembly and forend are missing. The outer magazine tube and inner magazine tube are present but no other hardware is. There is a moderately oxidized bolt present and likely other parts missing. (37592-26S19403) {MODERN} (10/20) 1204. UNMARKED BELGIAN FOLDING TRIGGER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH CUSTOMS DECLARATION PAPERS serial #1125, 22 RF, 1 1/2” barrel with a fair bore. The metal surfaces retain about 92% original nickel with some minor flaking and loss to some light brown oxidation, primarily on the right side of the frame. There is very light scroll engraving on frame and cylinder. The checkered hard rubber grips rate very good plus with a couple very minor flakes. The gun operates loosely mechanically, the trigger does not always return and the grips are slightly loose. Comes with a brown leather pocket holster which rates very good, “Glenn Bright” along with what is likely his service number and “Italy/1945” are written on the inside of the holster flap.
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