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American Shotguns

(MSG585) FOX STERLINGWORTH 16 GAUGE

Bbl marking says "Made by Savage Arms Corp." A nice pretty gun that has been redone. All blue remains on the bbl. The frame has been polished and is silver. Wood has been nicely redone and looks good. Recoil pad has been added. Nice crisp gun in nice condition inside and out. e

M $ 775 sale pending

American Shotguns

(MSG581) LC SMITH SxS 12 GAUGE

Fluid steel bbls measure 30" and are choked full and mod. Bores are bright and shiny. This fine old shotgun still has a lot of original case colors and blue with some thinning. Wood is also in VG condition with some alligatoring and chipping to the finish mostly on the buttstock. Nice, tight, good classic shotgun! e

M $ 875

American Shotguns

(MSG437-15-228) L.C. SMITH DOUBLE BARREL 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN

26” barrels, marked ‘Specialty Grade’, M & M chokes, right bore excellent, left tube has some tiny ripples. Ejectors, checkered beavertail forearm, checkered straight grip deluxe buttstock, 13-3/4” pull, double triggers. Engraving includes a duck on the right and pair of game birds on the left. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 3,100

American Shotguns

(MSG582) J C HIGGINS BOLT ACTION SHOTGUN

12 ga 28" full choke bbl, tube feed. All original including the J C Higgins recoil pad. Very nice condition gun. e

M $ 150

American Shotguns

(MSG221-15-485) RARE FACTORY CUTAWAY IVER JOHNSON SHOTGUN

12 Gauge. Break open single shot. Cutaway of action (which does not work properly) showing internal parts. Stubby cut off stock and short barrel. Serial number 64, no other markings on gun. Bright nickel finish in VG cond. Non-firing. Listed by serial number on the 2008 ATF Firearms Curios or Relics list. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 895

American Shotguns

(MSG583) ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT SHOTGUN

This 12 ga Ithaca has a 28" vent ribbed bbl, full choke. The Ithaca 37 it well known for being an excellent shotgun. A beautiful example with excellent wood on both forearm and buttstock with original finish remaining. All blue remains also. I'd be surprised if it has had a whole box of shells through it. Hard to beat in near new condition. A FANTASTIC M-37! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 495

American Shotguns

(MSG263-17-642) PARKER VHE BOXLOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN IN 12 GAUGE

30” Vulcan Steel barrels, Full and Full, near excellent bores, 97% original blue remaining, 1-1/2 frame, 99%+ of professionally re-done case colors-looks great! Checkered pistol gripped walnut VG+, 14-1/4” pull to end of replacement Parker hardrubber buttplate. e

M $ 2,650

American Shotguns

(MSG509-17-633) ITHACA 4-E DOUBLE BBL 28 GAUGE SHOTGUN

This gun is made by Armi Beschi of Italy with 28" bbls, checkered deluxe grade pistol grip walnut stock is in exc cond with hard rubber recoil pad as orig equipment. Overall gun is in as new cond with all of the case colors remaining and all the vivid blue. Beautifully done little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 3,650

American Shotguns

(MSG394-15-189) HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON TOPPER SHOTGUN CUT-AWAY

The top and the side of the action is cut away to show operation and transfer bar safety system. No barrel portion or stock. Don’t wait on this one, every H & R collector would die to have one of these. e

A $ 350

American Shotguns

(MSG578-17-619) EARLY BROWNING OVER AND UNDER DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN

This is a pre-Celt Europe gun with a long tang, a round knob, excellent fancy burl wood retains all the original varnish complete with Browning hard plastic buttplate. 98-99% original blue remaining on the 28" bbls with full and modified choke. All original very clean little gun. Engraver's signature "L. Lambert". Excellent throughout complete with original Browning shotgun case. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 7,750.

American Shotguns

(MSG573-16-563) LEFEVER ARMS COMPANY F GRADE S x S

12 GA 30" bbl with full and modified chokes and an absolutely near perfect bores. A good solid old shotgun with engraved sidelocks. This one has a duck on the right hand side and a grouse on the left hand side. Still some case colors showing on the locks and frame. Bbl are pretty much and antique greyish patina. Overall wood condition is VG. Nice old shotgun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,575

American Shotguns

(MSG572-16-572) LEFEVER ARMS COMPANY F GRADE 10 GA

Nice looking S x S with still ample case colors remaining on the sidelocks. The rest of the frame is pretty much antique grey. Bbls are also a silver grey coloration. All metal is in VG condition as is the bore. The bore is bright and shiny with just a couple of light pits. Lockup is very solid. The wood is in very nice condition with no visible cracks. Original buttplate is also in very nice condition. Nice classic shotgun!! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,995

American Shotguns

(MSG571-16-571) LEFEVER ARMS COMPANY E GRADE EJECTOR GUN

This 12 GA has 30" bbls both full choke. The bbls have a very beautiful Damascus pattern and also beautiful on the inside. Wonderful bores. The higher grade Lefevers of course were some of the finest most handsome shotguns ever made in America. This one is no exception. The engraving on the side locks is beautiful with a very fine scroll pattern and a pointer on the both sides. Also a very delicate engraving of a hunting dog on the bottom of the trigger guard. The wood on this gun is absolutely gorgeous with a lot of extra figure and a beautiful burl piece of wood. The length of pull has been lengthened with a black spacer and it has a Hawkins pad on it. The wood appears to have been professionally freshened up long ago. If you are looking for a fine Lefever this one would certainly fit the bill. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,575

American Shotguns

(MSG562-16-531) C.H. EUTEBROUK BOSTON SIDE BY SIDE HAMMER 10 GAUGE

A neat old American made shotgun. Grey-brown coloration on the metal. Wood in relatively good condition. There is some damage to the butt plate including the nipple top which is broken out. Forearm wood is in good shape. Reasonably good bore with some light to moderate pitting. a little loose on the lock up. e

A $ 395

American Shotguns

(MSG563-16-570) EARLY ITHACA GRADE 4 FLUES MODEL

It is 20 GA with 28" bbls. Choke full and full. Good bores with some scattered minor pits. Bbl retain probably 75% thinning original blue. Receiver has excellent traces of case colors in protected areas. The balance is a nickel/shiny silver coloration with sharp engraving. Mechanical condition is excellent. It is fitted with a beavertail forearm. Original buttstock has been shortened and an extension has been put on measuring 13-5/8" to the end of the recoil pad. In front of the recoil pad is an inch long piece of wood used as a spacer. A nice clean tight little gun that was perhaps for a youngster. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 2,695

American Shotguns

(MSG569-16-532) HOPKINS & ALLEN SIDE BY SIDE 12 GAUGE HAMMER SHOTGUN

Nice clean smooth metal. Receiver still has some case colors in protected areas. Remainder has turned an antique grey coloration. Bbls are mostly a grey-brown. This is of a box lock style design. The wood is VG. Good fitting and condition. Quite a bit of usage marks on it. Forearm is also very nice but slightly loose. Good old shotgun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 325

American Shotguns

(MSG561-16-534) 10 bore percussion SXS J.H. Johnston Pittsburgh PA

34-3/4" London twist bbl. Barrels have a very rich looking antique brownish color to them. They probably were browned to start with. Lock plates are very nice looking, smooth metal in an antique greyish brown. The wood is VG in this old gun. Nice figuring in the stock. Small compartment in the bottom opens. Hammers and triggers work well. A good looking old shotgun!! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,695

American Shotguns

(M2-129-16-529) L.C. SMITH DOUBLE BARREL HAMMERLESS ‘0’ GRADE DOUBLE BARREL DAMASCUS 10 GAUGE SHOTGUN

Overall gun is in generally VG condition with sound and solid wood, sharp checkering; receiver has been re-blued a long time ago and shows some light pitting. 30” Damascus barrels have scattered roughness in the bores but are basically pretty decent, VG mechanical condition. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 675

American Shotguns

(MSG526-16-546) VERY INTERESTING PERCUSSION BOYS SHOTGUN IN ABOUT 20 GAUGE

Measuring less than 32" overall with a 16" half oct, half round bbl, nicely engraved lock is marked 'Fisher', back of the breach is nicely engraved with 2 platinum inlaid lines. Orig walnut stock in very fine cond with most orig varnish, checkered wrist, shotgun butt. These miniature guns made for a child or youth are very unusual; this one is exceptionally well done and retains a nice plum brown patina coloration overall. Mech cond is exc. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,375

American Shotguns

(MSG499-17-644) RARE ITHACA .410 SIDE BY SIDE DOUBLE

Bbl markings include the marking of 'Long Range Gun' which refers to its 3" chambers. There's a pointer engraved on each side of the receiver which was originally case colored and now has dimmed to a medium brown patina; bbls also have toned somewhat to a medium brownish blue, nice solid lock-up, exc bores. Wood is in VG cond with a couple little hairline cracks but everything is solid. The finish is alligatored a little bit. Attractive, scarce little gun; very hard to find. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 2,295

American Shotguns

(MSG502-15-532) HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON 'FOLDING GUN' .410

Approximately 75% thinning bbl blue, bright shiny bore, most frame case colors remain although they have dimmed. Overall good wood with a couple of slight cracks, may have had a light coat of varnish added. These folding H & R's are the coolest little gun, especially in 410. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 695

American Shotguns

(MSG284-15-496) AMERICAN MADE 4-BBL SWIVEL BREECH RIFLE/SHOTGUN COMBINATION

With two 45 Caliber Percussion bbls on top and two approximately 16 gauge bbls on the bottom, swiveling at the breech. Very unusual American made gun; retains a considerable amount of brown Damascene style finish on the bbls, the birds eye maple stock is in very fine cond with a few mars, rifle style buttplate, back action locks, two trigger. Quite a unique little gun; complete with tang sight. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 5,950

American Shotguns

(M2-52-15-187) 4E ITHACA SINGLE BBL TRAP GUN

27X,XXX serial number range, Flues Model, 30" barrel with a vent rib, full choke. Stock has had a piece added to it and has a 141/2" pull. Overall metal is in near new cond-vivid case colors with all the blue remaining. Exceptionally pretty gun and very well done. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 1,250

American Shotguns

(R90-16-162) ITHACA 4E SINGLE BARREL TRAP

Serial number over 400,XXX range. Orig 30" full choke bbl, exc bore, orig wood has filler piece expertly added to comb, looks pretty decent with a Morgan type adjustable metal pad. Other than alterations to the wood, gun is in fine cond with 98% bbl blue on the receiver, 75-80% vivid case colors. Should make fine shooter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 1,750

American Shotguns

(R841-17-637) LEFEVER DOUBLE BBL 'H' GRADE SHOTGUN

12 Gauge. Orig 30" Damascus bbls, VG+ bore; orig checkered walnut stocks are in VG+ cond with 13 3/4" pull. Overall gun is in exc cond with 50% thinning case colors and probably 60-70% thinning Damascus pattern on the bbls. Nice, clean gun overall. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 900

American Shotguns

(MSG462-16-564) PARKER D GRADE HAMMERLESS SHOTGUN

12 Gauge with 30" Damascus bbls that are a silver gray coloration. Bores are good with slight roughness at chamber end. Receiver has mostly silvered out but retains all of the fine engraving and artwork that Parker guns are so noted for. Wood is good but scarred up; has a few dings and lock up spring is not functioning. Priced accordingly. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $1,450

American Shotguns

(MSG478-16-158) MINT L.C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN

Full and mod 26" bbls, Absolutely beautiful bright vivid case colors. 99%+ blue and orig varnish, very light handling marks, perfect bore, I doubt you will ever find a better condition L.C. Smith. All orig. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $6,500

American Shotguns

(MSG479-17-632) STUNNING L.C. SMITH 12 GAUGE EJECTOR SHOTGUN

30" full and mod bbls with perfect bores. This side by side has all of the gorgeous case colors that only L.C. Smith could produce, exc bright colors, all orig blue and varnish, a few very light handling marks. Awesome L.C. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $3,250

American Shotguns

(MSG468-17-362) LEFEVER SINGLE SHOT 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN

A later Ithaca produced shotgun with a lot of nice bbl blue and a fantastic bore. Frame is a grayish brown coloration, wood is good but has a chip missing on the right top, stock possibly refinished years ago. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $225

American Shotguns

(MSG230-16-236) ENGRAVED SPENCER 1884 SLIDE ACTION 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN

30” Damascus barrel, very nice condition with smooth clean metal, barrel is a darkish plummish blue patina coloration with most vivid Damascus pattern intact; considerable Damascus pattern visible on the magazine as well with a few small dents present on the left side, frame turned a gray patina with fine scroll style engraving with a dog and bird scene on left side. Very nice checkered pistol grip fancy walnut retains most all original lacquer. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 3,100

American Shotguns

(MSG365-16-235) DELUXE ENGRAVED SPENCER MODEL 1887 PUMP ACTION 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN

30” barrel, most fine style Damascus pattern is visible, fine bore, magazine is a thinning plum blue gray coloration, excellent case colors on the floor plate, some case colors visible on the frame as well-balance turned nickelly. Beautiful delicate scroll engraving with a pair of woodcock in an oval scene on left side, a falling duck in a circle is atop rear of receiver, engraving is sharp and crisp. Nice hardrubber pump handle, very nice checkered pistol grip fancy walnut, correct hardrubber buttplate. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 4,500

American Shotguns

(MSG241-16-234) SERIAL #1 SPENCER 1884 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN

32” Damascus barrel and Damascus magazine tube have turned a dark plum blue brown patina coloration; most Damascus pattern visible. Receiver turned mostly dark on right side and forward area of left-balance is a nickelly gray patina; sharp scroll and vine engraving with a hunter and dog scene on left side. Interesting that right side is marked ‘Spencer Arm Co.’ (without patent date). Engraving appears to be done by the New York master Louis D. Nimschke-quite elaborate. SN 1 is present on numerous parts throughout the gun. Of further interest is that the barrel bears the Model 1886 type address, the cond matches the rest of the gun perfectly and it appears no alterations have been made. VG walnut, short non-checkered pump handle, checkering on pistol grip somewhat worn; otherwise VG+ walnut. The carrier’s forward area is of a different design than seen on other 1884’s, etc.; the slot is very short. VG shiny bore with a few pits. Interesting Spencer; possibly one-of-a-kind. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 7,750

American Shotguns

(MSG424-16-155) EARLY BAKER GUN CO. DOUBLE BARREL PHE GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN

30” Damascus barrels are in VG+ condition, fine bores, F & M, beautifully checkered splinter forearm and pistol grip buttstock are of very nicely figured walnut. 14-1/2” pull to end of red rubber recoil pad, nicely engraved with a hunting dog on both sideplates surrounded by tasteful scrolls and border lines, game bird on triggerguard, barrels are a plum gray patina coloration, excellent traces of case colors on receiver, the balance nickelly. Fine Baker. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 3,950 sale pending

American Shotguns

(MSG275-16-156) BAKER 12 GAUGE ELITE GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN

32” barrel, scalloped boxlock action retains 99% blue; full coverage engraved in bold floral and game scenes: pair of ducks one side, pointer on other, ejector; 95%+ barrel blue; some engraving at the breech, fine bore, Imp.Mod choke, 2-1/2” chamber. Fleur d’lis checkering on beavertail forearm and straight grip stock, 15” pull to end of white line pad (1-1/2” of spacers and pad), varnish added to stocks, raised rib. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 3,650

American Shotguns

(MSG404-16-161) PROBABLE ONE-OF-A-KIND DELUXE PROTOTYPE ITHACA SEMI AUTO 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN

Serial number ‘EX 1’. 24” barrel, modified choke, bottom load, bottom eject. This same gun is listed in ‘The Ithaca Gun Company’ book by Snyder. Near excellent overall retaining 99% of the lustrous barrel blue, 95% receiver blue; just a little flaked from top left receiver. Excellent deluxe walnut with fleur d’lis style checkered pistol grip stocks, virtually all lacquer is intact, excellent bore. This gorgeous gun is most interesting. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 3,900

American Shotguns

(MSG277-16-159) L.C. SMITH HE DOUBLE BARREL 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN

30” barrels, F & F, excellent bores, barrels marked ‘Hunter Arms Co. Fulton New York’. Barrel finish is a lustrous darkening blue plum patina coloration, traces case colors on the receiver, the balance dark and nickelly. Very nice checkered pistol grip stocks with considerable figure, 14-1/2” pull to end of ‘Old English’ red pad. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 995

American Shotguns

(MSG291-17-643) PARKER 10 GAUGE DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN

Under lever opener, 29” Damascus barrels have turned to a dark plum brown coloration, frame has turned quite dark as well. VG checkered semi-pistol gripped stocks, 14” pull to the end of the steel buttplate, VG bores. Nice looking Trojan. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,475

American Shotguns

(MSG429-16-160) ITHACA GRADE 5 ENGRAVED DOUBLE BARREL 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN

Boxlock, 32” barrels, excellent bores, full coverage engraving in floral motifs with pheasant and partridge scenes on the sides and a bald Eagle on the underside. Fancy checkering on splinter forearm and pistol grip buttstock. Deluxe walnut generally very nice with a couple of coats of lacquer having been added, some chips of finish have been knocked off buttstock from use; original hardrubber buttplate. Considerable darkened receiver case colors present, most gold wash remains on double triggers, 90%+ blue on barrels. Overall, a fine gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 6,500

American Shotguns

(MSG428-16-526) ITHACA LEWIS BOXLOCK DOUBLE BARREL GRADE 5 ENGRAVED 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN

Ejectors, two sets of Whitworth fluid steel barrels: 26” and 28”, two forends. Overall gun is in excellent condition with the barrels retaining 99% original lustrous blue, generous darkening case colors are intact on the frame which features dog scenes on the sides and a duck scene on the bottom, partridge on the triggerguard. Near exc walnut with light varnish added to the back half of the stock, old red rubber pad is a bit squashed, fancy checkering is in fine shape. Great lookin’ shotgun; complete with Factory Letter and outstanding two barrel alligator case. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 7,750

American Shotguns

(MSG427-16-157) BAKER GUN CO. DOUBLE BARREL 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN

B Grade, marked "Batavia, NY". 28" Damascus barrels retain most vividness, shiny bores, fairly elaborate engraving with a falling duck on left sideplate and a grouse on the right side. Checkered splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip buttstock are in excellent condition; correct buttplate. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,275

American Shotguns

(4189-17-636) LEFEVER ARMS CO. NITRO SPECIAL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN IN .410 GAUGE

2-1/2" chambers. Solid rib, 26” barrels, excellent bores, metal has turned a dark plum blue patina coloration, VG checkered walnut, correct buttplate. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 1,275

American Shotguns

(MSG267-17-641) PARKER DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN IN 12 GAUGE

30” ‘Stub Twist’ barrels retain considerable original luster with a few dark spots, VG+ bores, C & C, considerable vivid case colors present on sideplates, darkening case colors remain on the balance of the frame and on the hammers. Fine checkered pistol grip walnut, 14-1/4” pull to end of steel buttplate. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,100

American Shotguns

(MSG440-17-631) PARKER DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN; ‘D’ GRADE IN 10 GAUGE

32” Damascus barrels, pitting present in the bores, under lifter action. Barrels are a gray patina coloration, traces of case colors on the frame, dog scenes on left side and on the triggerguard, buck scene on the right. VG checkered semi-pistol grip buttstock, mismatched forearm fits great. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,275

American Shotguns

(MSG208-18-101) WESTERN FIELD 20 GAUGE MODEL SB 100A SINGLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN

Gun shows just handling mars, a few minor scuffs in the wood but is sound and solid; all barrel blue remains. A good little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 100

American Shotguns

(R842-17-638) LEFEVER DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN

30” barrels, fine bores; original wood is in VG condition with a recoil pad added-13¾” pull to the end. Barrels appear to have been lightly cleaned with just traces of Damascus pattern remaining-the balance is a silvery coloration. Receiver shows traces of case colors. Other than that, the gun is all original. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 695

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