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1989 Colt Python .357 Magnum 4" Stainless Revolver with Box
Serial #T84427. Categorized as one the finest double action .357 Magnum revolvers you can own. This premier medium frame revolver features a 4" ventilated rib and full length ejector rod shroud. Matte stainless steel finish with black neoprene finger grooved combat style grips. Adjustable rear sight and highlighted front ramp sight. Standard markings. This beautiful revolver comes in its original box with foam and original Python manual.

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1923 WInchester model 94 .32 W.S. Lever Action Sporting Rifle
Serial #964197. One of the most famous hunting rifles of all time. This iconic lever action rifle features a 26" round blued barrel, wood crescent butt stock, wood foregrip, metal buttplate, rear adjustable iron notch sight, and fixed front blade sight. Finish appears to be original in 90% range on the barrel, and 40% on the receiver. Standard markings are crisp and clear. A few minor dings in the stock, but grain and polish still appear to be in excellent condition. Overall this rifle is in excellent condition for its young age! This firearm has been well kept and maintained by a veteran collector.

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1908 Winchester model 1894 .32-40 WCF Lever Action Sporting Rifle
Serial #393680. One of the most famous hunting rifles of all time. This iconic lever action rifle features a 26" octagon blued barrel, wood crescent butt stock, wood foregrip, metal buttplate, sling-D-rings, rear adjustable buckhorn sight, and fixed front blade sight (highlighted with pale yellow paint). Finish shows light surface rust. Standard markings are legible but slightly worn. 7 notches in the lever trigger guard presumably accounts for each downed meal. This rifle does show signs of use, but still in great condition for it's age. This firearm has been well kept and maintained by a veteran collector.

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1919 Winchester model 1892 .218 BEE Saddle Ring Lever Action Carbine Rifle
Serial #874092. This John Browning design was first developed to replace the larger frame 1886 in pistol caliber rounds. This particular rifle was later retrofitted to accommodate the .218 BEE caliber. This rifle features a 20" blued carbine barrel, blued full length magazine tube, blued receiver, & blued metal buttstock. No front barrel ring on this model. Beautiful grain Walnut wood stock and foregrip (hairline crack in bottom center). Marbles rear notch sight, and fixed blade front sight. Clear and crisp markings on the the tang. Barrel is stamped "218 BEE" and lightly faded. Finish appears to be in the 85% range, light rust on the buttstock. This rifle is quite unique! This firearm has been well kept and maintained by a veteran collector.

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1912 Winchester model 1892 .25-20 WCF Saddle Ring Lever Action Carbine Rifle
Serial #684978. This John Browning design was first developed to replace the larger frame 1886 in pistol caliber rounds. This particular rifle is calibered for the 25-20 WCF. This rifle features a 20" blued carbine barrel, blued full length magazine tube, blued receiver, & blued metal buttstock. No front barrel ring on this model. Beautiful grain Walnut wood stock and foregrip. Marbles rear notch sight, and fixed blade front sight. Clear and crisp markings. The finish on the receiver is about 50%, while the barrel is in the 85% range. Barrel does show some rust and pit spots, however still appears to be in good condition. This firearm has been well kept and maintained by a veteran collector.

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1906 Winchester model 1892 .38 WCF Saddle Ring Lever Action Carbine Rifle
Serial #328681. This John Browning design was first developed to replace the larger frame 1886 in pistol caliber rounds. This particular rifle is calibered for the .38 WCF. This rifle features a 20" blued carbine barrel, blued full length magazine tube, blued receiver, & blued metal buttstock (overall about 45%). Front barrel band on this model.Hardwood stock and foregrip. Rear step-up notch sight, and fixed blade front sight. Clear and crisp markings. Still appears to be in great condition for its young age. This firearm has been well kept and maintained by a veteran collector.

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1911 Winchester model 1892 .38 WCF Saddle Ring Lever Action Carbine Rifle Custom
Serial #607043. This John Browning design was first developed to replace the larger frame 1886 in pistol caliber rounds. This particular rifle is calibered for the .38 WCF. This rifle features a 20" blued carbine barrel, blued button magazine tube, and blued receiver (overall about 45%). Custom - European pistol grip Hardwood stock and foregrip. Winchester emblem on base of the pistol grip. Checkered synthetic Winchester buttplate. Marbel rear notch sight, and fixed blade front sight. Clear and crisp markings. Saddle ring appears to be aftermarket or homemade. Still appears to be in great condition for its young age. This firearm has been well kept and maintained by a veteran collector.

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1978 Colt MK / IV Series 70 Government Model .45 ACP 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol Enhanced
Serial #58552G70. This Enhanced upgraded full size 1911 features a polished blue & matte finish. Upgrades include; Hairpin Trigger, Steel Serrated Trigger Shoe, Tuner Bo-Mar Rib Extended Rib Sight, Stainless Barrel Bushing, Pachmayr Checkered Signature Grips, Rear Adjustable Sight, and Stippled Backstrap. Includes an 8 round magazine. Standard markings are crisp and clear. This pistol appears to be in great condition, shows only a little wear in the finish. This firearm has been well kept and maintained by a veteran collector.

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1965 Colt .38 Special Kit Gun Semi-Auto Pistol w/ Colt Archive Letter 8th Infantry Captain US Forces
LOW Serial #00627-H. Features a full size 5" barrel, blued finish, ramp front sight, adjustable rear sight, and checkered wood target grips with oversized magwell. Archive letter shows this was shipped to Captain Jack A. Craig 8th Infantry Division Advanced Marksmanship Unit U.S. Forces in 1965. This .38 Special kit guns consisted of a completely assembled receiver with all other parts wrapped separately. The parts required hand fitting by a professional gunsmith. Includes original magazine. This rare pistol does show some slight wear in the finish. This pistol has been well kept and oiled from a highly particular collector years after it's marksman range days. An excellent piece to add to any collection!

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1918 US Army Military Colt Remington UMC 1911 .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol United States Property
Serial #268516 (1917). This 1911 features dark stained checkered wood grip panels, and is stamped on the left side of the frame "United States Property". Left side of the slide is stamped "COLT'S PT.F.A. MFG. CO. REMINGTON UMC (encircled) MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTON ARMS UMC CO INC BRIDGEPORT, CONN. U.S.A." Right side of the frame above the trigger is stamped "No 268516". Right side of the slide is stamped "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY CALIBER 45". 1 magazine included and stamped on the bottom "Colt 45 Auto". Stamped "JMG" Monogram on left side of frame just behind the trigger marks J.M. Gilbert as inspector. This historic pistol does show quite a bit of wear in the blued finish however it has been well kept and oiled from a highly particular collector.

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1903 Winchester model 1894 .32-40 WCF Lever Action Carbine Rifle
Serial #180692. One of the most famous hunting rifles of all time. This iconic lever action carbine rifle features a 20" round nickel steel blued barrel, wood crescent butt stock, wood foregrip, metal buttplate, rear adjustable slide sight, and fixed front blade sight (highlighted with pale yellow paint). Finish shows light surface rust. Standard markings are legible but slightly worn. This rifle does show signs of use, but still in great condition for it's age. This firearm has been well kept and maintained by a veteran collector.

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1907 Winchester 1892 .38 WCF Lever Action Sporting Rifle
Serial #382762 (1907). This John Browning design lever action is chambered in .38 WCF, features a 24" round barrel, wood crescent stock with steel buttplate, fixed front sight, and a Marble's Buckhorn rear sight. The original blue finish is fading and there are some dings in the receiver plate and a few character dings in the stock. Standard markings are very legible showing just light wear. This rifle does show signs of use, but still in great condition for it's age. This firearm has been well kept and maintained by a veteran collector.

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1904 Winchester 1895 .30 US Lever Action Sporting Rifle
Serial #44493. Winchester's first successful non-detachable box magazine rifle designed for higher powered smokeless cartridges. This gorgeous rifle features a 28" blued round barrel, blued receiver, crescent wood stock with blued metal buttplate, wood foregrip, buckhorn rear sight, and fixed front sight. It does appear to have had an additional bolt added to the stock at some point in it's lifetime for added stability. This rifle appears to be in excellent condition - 95% range!

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1903 Winchester 1894 .25-35 WCF Lever Action Sporting Rifle
Serial #194819. One of the most famous hunting rifles of all time. This iconic lever action rifle features a 24" octagon blued barrel, full length magazine, wood crescent butt stock, wood foregrip, metal buttplate, rear adjustable buckhorn sight, and fixed front blade sight. Finish shows light surface rust. Standard markings are legible but slightly worn. This rifle does show signs of use, but still in great condition for it's age. Trigger does have a little "play". This firearm has been well kept and maintained by a veteran collector.

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1906 Winchester 1892 .32 WCF Lever Action Sporting Rifle
Serial #365629. This John Browning design lever action is chambered in .32 WCF, features a 24" blued round barrel, wood crescent stock with steel buttplate, wood foregrip, fixed front sight, and adjustable notch rear sight. The original blue finish does show some fading, some light scratches in the barrel, and dings and character marks in the stock. Standard markings are crisp and clear. This rifle does show signs of use, but still in great condition for it's age. This firearm has been well kept and maintained by a veteran collector.

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*RARE 2 DIGIT SERIAL COLLECTOR'S DREAM FIND* Colt 1911 .45 Semi-Auto Pistol w/ Archive
Serial #C56. This Authentic Rarely seen 2 Digit Serial number Colt 1911 appears to be all original - Taken down for verification. Comes with a Colt Archive letter dating shipment on November 12, 1912. Appears to be in the 60-65% range. This pistol has been well kept and oiled from a highly particular collector. This is the cream of the crop for any 1911 or Colt collector!

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*RARE 5 DIGIT SERIAL # 1913 Colt 1911 .45 Semi-Auto w/ Archive Letter to Commanding Officer
Serial #22233. This Authentic Rarely seen 5 Digit Serial number Colt 1911 appears to be all original - Taken down for verification. All markings are crisp and clear including the rampant pony. Appears to be in the 75-80% range. This pistol has been well kept and oiled from a highly particular collector. Colt Archive Letter dates shipment to United States Government Commanding Officer at Benicia Arsenal in Army Point, CA on February 19, 1913.

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*RARE 5 DIGIT SERIAL # 1914 Colt 1911 .45 Semi-Auto US Army w/ Archive Letter US General
Serial #67491. This Authentic Rarely seen 5 Digit Serial number Colt 1911 appears to be all original - Taken down for verification. Comes with a Colt Archive letter dating shipment . All markings are crisp and clear. Left side of the frame is stamped "UNITED STATES PROPERTY". Major Walter G. Penfield's monogram inspection stamp on the frame behind trigger on the left side. Right side is stamped "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY". Appears to be in the 80% range. This pistol has been well kept and oiled from a highly particular collector. Colt Archive Letter dates shipment to United States Government Adjutant General State of New York, NY on March 18, 1914.

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*RARE 1915 Colt 1911 .45 Semi-Auto US Army w/ Archive Letter
Serial #115084. This Authentic Rarely seen 6 Digit Serial number Colt 1911 appears to be all original. Dull blue military finish. Comes with a Colt Archive letter dating shipment . All markings are crisp and clear. Left side of the frame is stamped "UNITED STATES PROPERTY". Flaming Bomb inspection stamp on the frame behind trigger on the left side. Right side is stamped "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY". Appears to be in the 90% range. This pistol has been well kept and oiled from a highly particular collector.

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1887 First Year Winchester 1887 12 Gauge Lever Action Shotgun
Serial #2436. This John Browning design was the first successful repeating arms shotgun. This breech-loading, rolling block lever-action features a 30" rolled fluid steel barrel chambered for 12 gauges 2-5/8" black powder shells. Another unique feature is an elegant WRA Co. monogram engraved on the left side of the receiver frame. English pistol grip Hardwood stock with checkered steel buttplate. Standard Markings under the tang are Crisp and Clear! This beautiful historical shotgun appears to be in great condition for 134 years young! Does show a few character dings in the wood stock and fading to the steel finish, but this shotgun has been well kept and oiled from a highly particular collector.

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1902 Winchester model 1894 .38-55 Extra Lightweight Lever Action Sporting Rifle
Serial #139788. One of the most famous hunting rifles of all time. This iconic lever action rifle features a 26" round barrel, full length magazine, wood crescent stock, wood foregrip, metal buttplate, rear adjustable buckhorn sight, and fixed front blade sight. Receiver appears to be case hardened. Standard markings are crips and clear. Stock and foregrip look to be near perfect. This rifle does show signs of use, but still in excellent condition for it's age. This firearm has been well kept and maintained by a veteran collector.

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1905 Winchester model 1892 .38 WCF Lever Action Sporting Rifle
Serial #311185. This John Browning design lever action is chambered in .38 WCF, features a 24" Octagon barrel. Classic wood stock with steel buttplate, fixed front sight, and adjustable buckhorn rear sight. Standard markings are crisp and clear. The stock and foregrip show a few very minor dings. Light pitting spots in the barrel and magazine tube but otherwise this rifle is in great condition for it's age! This firearm has been well kept and maintained by a veteran collector.

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1899 Winchester model 1873 .32 WCF Lever Action Sporting Rifle
Serial #531457B. Arguably "The Gun That Won The West". This classic rifle features a 24" Octagon barrel with full length magazine tube, hardwood crescent stock with metal buttplate, fixed front blade sight, and adjustable buckhorn rear sight. Standard markings are slightly worn. Serial number under the tang is written in italic script and worn. This rifle does show wear in the finish but still in great condition for its young age! It has been well kept and oiled from a highly particular collector.

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Beautiful Parker Bros Double Barrel Shotgun 12 Gauge
Serial #100079 (matches trigger guard, barrel, and foregrip. This gorgeous High Grade Double barrel shotgun features a 30" blued vent rib barrel, bead sights, Burl Walnut Stock with checkering, rubber recoil pad, case colored receiver, and checkered Beavertail forend. Fully engraved receiver with scroll design, hunting dog on each side, and pheasants underneath. Engraving continues onto the trigger guard, action lever, and forend lever. The receiver is also engraved with "PARKER BROS" on each side. The single trigger is stamped "MILLER" with the barrel switch in front of it. Each side of the barrel switch is stamped with "L" and "R" on the receiver indicating left or right barrel selection. The barrel looks like may have been repaired in some point of it's near 100 year life span and is stamped with an "X". The base of the barrel near the lug is stamped "DE3" on the left side of the lug, "K 4 11 3" on the right side. Base of the Beavertail is stamped with the serial number and Patent date of May 7, 1901. This shotgun appears to be in excellent condition! Absolutely a stunning piece from Parker's High End Shotguns!

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1971 Colt Python .357 Magnum 4" Revolver
Serial #E28046. Categorized as one the finest double action .357 Magnum revolvers you can own. This premier medium frame revolver features a 4" ventilated rib and full length ejector rod shroud. Blued finish, second style Walnut wood checkered target grips with gold tone Colt emblems, adjustable rear sight, and ramp front sight. Standard markings. This beautiful revolver shows little wear.

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Colt New Agent Lightweight .45 Auto Semi-Auto Pistol (100 Years of Service Edition)
Serial #GT07868, mfg. 2011. This beautiful compact 1911 pistol features a 3" barrel, matte & polished blue finish, skeletonized trigger & hammer, Cocobolo checkered grip panels, and notch sight. Engraved on the left side of the slide "COLT NEW AGENT LIGHTWEIGHT", right side of the slide is engraved "100 YEARS OF SERVICE". This pistol is an ideal size for conceal carry! Comes in the original foam lined hard case with paperwork and cable lock.

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1914 Colt 1911 US Army .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol with Colt Archive Letter - Chief 5 DIGIT SERIAL #
Serial #86630. This iconic Colt 1911 pistol is only a 5 DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER. Left side of the frame is labeled "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", right side is stamped "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY No.86630". Archive letter included reflects shipping to US government The Chief Quartermaster Corps in Trenton NJ on June 12th, 1914. Front of the grips are stamped "TRD70NJ". This pistol has been well kept and oiled from a highly particular collector.

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1904 Winchester model 1894 .30 WCF Lever Action Sporting Rifle - Half Octagon
Serial #223964. One of the most famous cowboy toting rifles of all time. This iconic lever action rifle features a 26" Half Octagon and Half round barrel, Crescent wood stock with steel buttplate, wood foregrip, rear Buckhorn sight, and fixed front brass blade sight. Standard markings are crisp and clear. This rifle does show some blemishes of the barrel and magazine tube and minor dings in the stock but still in great condition for it's age. This firearm has been well kept and maintained by a veteran collector.

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1919 Winchester model 1885 .22 Short Falling Block Lever Action Rifle
Serial #135981. This is a John Browning low wall falling block single shot design calibered for .22 Short cartridges. This Winder Musket variation features a 28" blued round barrel, blued receiver, single barrel band, Wood stock with steel buttplate, finger grooved wood foregrip, sling rings, Lyman rear adjustable peep sight, and side adjustable front blade sight. Standard markings are crisp and clear. This rifle shows only slight wear in the finish, but otherwise appears to be in excellent condition (90%+). This firearm has been well kept and maintained by a veteran collector.

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1908 Winchester model 1886 RARE .33 WCF Lever Action Takedown Rifle
Serial #145197. This John Browning rifle was originally designed for use with black powder, the action was strong enough to make the jump to smokeless powder with only minor modifications, and was subsequently chambered in the smokeless .33 WCF cartridge as you see here. With the introduction of the Winchester Model 1886 the world of lever actions was changed forever. No previous lever action ever handled as well. No previous lever was as strong. No other lever action ever offered chamberings in such powerful cartridges. This Take Down version allows the owner to quickly break down the rifle into two components making it easy to store and carry. This rifle features a 24" round blued barrel, half magazine tube, straight wood stock with checkered steel buttplate, rear adjustable notch sight, and side adjustable half moon front sight. Standar markings are crisp and clear. This rifle appears to be in excellent condition for it's young age! This firearm has been well kept and maintained by a veteran collector.

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1954 Winchester model 71 Special Deluxe .348 WCF Lever Action Sporting Rifle
Serial #40710. This Special Deluxe model 71 sporting rifle was designed as the replacement for the model 1886 rifle. It is similar in appearance to the 1886 with some internal parts strengthened to handle the powerful 348 cartridge. This rifle features a short tang, hooded ramp front sight, and adjustable rear Buckhorn sights. Standard barrel markings are crisp and clear with the Winchester oval proof mark on top of the receiver and barrel at the breech. The serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver, and does show some fading. What makes this a Special Deluxe; straight grain checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a steel checkered buttplate, hard rubber Winchester logo grip cap, and quick release sling swivel loops factory installed. This rifle does show some minor wear in the finish but still in the 85% range. This firearm has been well kept and maintained by a veteran collector.

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1918 Colt 1911 Military US Army WWI .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol (Black Army) w/ Archive Letter Commanding Officer
Serial #286218. This iconic Colt 1911 pistol was manufactured in 1918 (the year of the odd blueing, giving it the nickname "Black Army"). Left side of the frame is labeled "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", J.M. Gilbert monogram inspection stamp behind trigger. Slide is stamped "PATENTED DEC.19, 1905 FEB.14, 1911, AUG 19,1913 COLT'S PT F.A. MFG CO." with the Flaming Bomb "S" that indicates a Springfield or Savage slide. Right side is stamped "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY No.286218". Checkered wood grip panels. Includes 8 round magazine. This pistol has been well kept and oiled from a highly particular collector. Colt Archive Letter dates shipment to United States Government Commanding Officer Springfield Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts on May 6, 1918.

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1918 Colt 1911 Military US Army WWI .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol (Black Army) w/ Archive Letter Post Supply Officer
Serial #398468. This iconic Colt 1911 pistol was manufactured in 1918 (the year of the odd blueing, giving it the nickname "Black Army"). Left side of the frame is labeled "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", Eagle head inspection stamp behind trigger. Right side is stamped "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY No.398468". Checkered wood grip panels. Includes 8 round magazine. This pistol has been well kept and oiled from a highly particular collector. Colt Archive Letter shows shipment to United States Government Post Supply Officer, Bush Terminal in Brooklyn, NY on August 7, 1918.

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1945 Colt 1911 Military US Army WWII .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol
Serial #2170035. This iconic Colt 1911 pistol was manufactured in 1945, at the end of WWII. Left side of the slide is labeled "GOVERNMENT MODEL COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBER .45" with Rampant Colt logo (no circle), Frank J. Atwood monogram inspection stamp behind trigger on frame. Right side frame is stamped "UNITED STATES PROPERTY NO 2170035 M1911A1 U.S. ARMY". Stampings are crisp and clear. Parkerized gray finish, checkered wood grip panels. Magazine not included. Archive letter on it's way! This pistol has been well kept and oiled from a highly particular collector.

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1943 Colt 1911 Military US Army WWII .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol
Serial #1325702. This iconic Colt 1911 pistol was manufactured in 1943, in the midst of WWII. Left side of the slide is stamped "7790314", Frank J. Atwood monogram inspection stamp behind trigger on frame. Right side frame is stamped "UNITED STATES PROPERTY NO 1325702 M1911A1 U.S. ARMY", slide is stamped "53397". Stampings are crisp and clear. Parkerized gray finish, Bomar rear adjustable sight, fixed front blade sight, checkered back strap, and checkered wood grip panels. Archive letter on it's way! This pistol has been well kept and oiled from a highly particular collector.

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Rolling Block .45 LC Colt Rifle - Possible Pedersoli
This vintage rolling block rifle has not markings other than "45 L.C." on top of the barrel. The barrel is a 28" blued round barrel, muzzle mic'd at .48" at breech inside diameter. I have personally taken it apart looking for other stampings but unsuccessful. It does show some pitting inside the receiver, so I do believe this has been reblue at some point in its lifetime. The rifling appears to be clean and sharp. This rifle features a straight 13.5" wood stock and wood foregrip, flip up adjustable notch rear sight and brass fixed front blade sight. The actions still work smoothly. Does show a few rust spots on the trigger, hammer, and trigger guard but otherwise appears to be in great condition. This firearm has been well kept and maintained by a veteran collector.

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1943 Colt 1911 Military US Army WWII .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol
Serial #1382984. This iconic Colt 1911 pistol was manufactured in 1943, in the midst of WWII. Left side of the slide is stamped with Colt's Mfg Patent Information and Rampant Colt logo, Frank J. Atwood monogram inspection stamp behind trigger on frame. Right side frame is stamped "UNITED STATES PROPERTY NO 1382984 M1911A1 U.S. ARMY", slide is stamped "53397". Stampings are crisp and clear. Parkerized gray finish, fixed notch and ramp sights, grooved back strap, and checkered synthetic grip panels. Archive letter on it's way! Does show some wear and a some surface rust spots. This pistol has been well kept and oiled from a highly particular collector.

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1940 Colt Match Target The Woodsman .22 LR Semi-Auto Pistol Rare Elephant Ear Grips w/ Archive Letter
Serial #MT7660. This beautiful pre-war pistol features a 6.-5/8" barrel, brilliant blue finish, original sights; rear notch adjustable & front blade, trigger shoe, left side safety latch, and Rare factory checkered wood "Elephant Ear" grips with Colt Medallion. Colt Archive letter included. This pistol appears to be in excellent condition! Colt Archive Letter dates shipment to Colt's Patent Firearms Mfg Co. Loan Account in New York, NY on March 22, 1940.

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DGFM FMAP Argentine Colt 1911 Model 1927 45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol
Serial #41063 (matches slide & frame & barrel). In 1914, the Argentine military adopted the Colt M1911 as their standard military sidearm and contracted with Colt to supply these guns. Argentina took shipment of 2,151 of these weapons between 1914 and 1919. This Argentine 1911 version features a gray parkerized finish, brown checkered synthetic grips, checkered backstrap & trigger, and fixed notch & ramp sights. Left side of the slide is stamped "D.G.F.M. - (F.M.A.P.)". Top of the slide is stamped with serial number as well as the barrel at the ejector port. The right side of the slide is stamped "EJERCITO ARGENTINO SIST. COLT CAL 11.25mm MOD. 1927" with the serial number proceeding it. Serial number also stamped on the frame below. The stampings are clear and legible except for the serial number on the right side of the frame. This pistol shows very minimal wear in the finish, appears to be in great condition! This pistol has been well kept and oiled from a highly particular collector.

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Essex Arms 1911 .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol
Serial #12365. This Essex frame 1911 features a gray parkerized finish, checkered wood grips, lanyard loop at the base of the grips, ribbed backstrap, checkered trigger, and fixed notch & ramp sights.The right side of the frame is stamped "ESSEX ARMS CORP. ISLAND POND, VT." with the serial number proceeding it. The stampings are clear and legible. This pistol shows very minimal wear in the finish, appears to be in great condition! This pistol has been well kept and oiled from a highly particular collector.

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1883 Winchester 1873 .38 Caliber Lever Action Sporting Rifle
Serial #142743A (1883). Arguably "The Gun That Won The West". This classic rifle features a 24" Round barrel with full length magazine tube, hardwood crescent stock with metal butt plate, fixed front blade sight, and buckhorn rear sight. Standard markings are slightly worn. Caliber stamped in the brass ejector on bottom is still clear. Serial number under the tang is written in italic script is worn. This rifle does show wear in the finish and dings and chips in the furniture but still a working great piece of history for any collector!