Antique, Military & Vintage Firearms - Alan Ballard Estate

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Purchasers will be required to complete all necessary forms in order to facilitate firearm transfers. ALL Firearms regardless of age/classification will be transferred by Jerry T. Hardesty Guns, 3200 Arendell Street, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557, a licensed FFL dealer, for an administration / transfer fee of $20.00 per firearm, except for black powder firearms.

PICK-UP DATES & LOCATION: Thursday - February 26, 2015 and Friday - February 27, 2015 from 12 Noon to 4:30 PM each day at the location below. NO exceptions please. PICK-UP LOCATION: Hardestys Gun Shop, 3200 Arendell Street, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557, (252-240-0766)

All firearms not picked up in person must be shipped to a FFL Dealer (excluding black powder firearms & BB guns). Firearms will be shipped priority insured by Jerry T. Hardesty Guns to Buyers designated FFL Dealer via US Postal Service. Charges for packaging, shipping, and insurance will not exceed $45 per long gun and $25 per handgun, payable to Jerry T. Hardesty Guns in advance of shipment.

Non-Firearm items not picked up will be shipped by The UPS Store in Morehead City, NC (Phone 252-726-4433. Buyer will coordinate and pay for shipping directly with The UPS Store. PLEASE READ Terms & conditions for complete shipping information.

Very nice 1st Generation COLT in cal. .45 Colt, light gray patina, Very crisp action, cylinder indexes & locks excellent. All matching serial numbers. Ser # 281882 - circa 1906

Classic S & W Model 24-3 in Excellent condition, with S&W smooth walnut grips, blue finish, fired very few times, white outline rear sight, Ser # ABZ1251

Smith & Wesson Model 40-1 Classic Series ".38 Centennial" revolver. Ser # CLY4236. These were available for only a short time before being retired once again. The original concept of a "hammerless" design with a grip safety built into the back-strap dates back to the early "Lemon Squeezer" top-breaks of 1880's. This revolver is a remake of the swing-out cylinder "Centennial" Model that was introduced in 1952. Blued steel construction, with 1-7/8 " barrel (typically called a 2" barrel), 5-shot cylinder. Designed for concealed carry, it features double-action-only operation and the concealed hammer allows for a completely snag-free draw. Chambered for the .38 Special and will handle the hotter +P loads. Overall condition is excellent and aside from a small mark at the rear side plate screw, is almost new. The original bright blue finish rates about 99% overall. The nostalgic checkered diamond grips are in mint / like new condition.

Appears all original with top of tang inscribed: "Model 1892 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF." Please see photos for condition of finish and firearm. Ser # 816403

Top of tang inscribed: "Model 1894 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF." - Finish is "in the bright" (buffed bright metal), inscribed on left rear barrel "NICKEL STEEL BARREL / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" / .30 W.C.F., stock & forearm refinished (possible replacement), replacement saddle ring & stud, Please see photos for condition of finish and firearm. Ser # 557979

Very nice M1 Garand, WWII vintage with HRA barrel, dated 1953, very good wood with some honest handling marks, View all photos. Ser # 1722778

One 15 round factory magazine included with rifle. 16" barrel version of the venerable M1A in 7.62x51 NATO (.308 WIN) caliber, with parkerized finish and dark walnut stock/wood. Used very little (if any), in mint condition. It has a proprietary muzzle break, tritium front sight and a forward-mounted scope base that is ideal for electronic sights or other accessories. Ser # 203640

OLYMPIC ARMS Model MFR AR 15 223 / 5.56NATO Carbine. Comes with one 30 round magazine (not shown in photos, but included with rifle). 16 Stainless black oxidized barrel, with A2 flash suppressor. 7075 T6 Aluminum Forged matte black anodized Receiver, with parkerized Steel Parts. Flat top upper with Picatinny Rails, with detachable carry handle with fully adjustable rear sights. Carbine length handguards, bayonet lug and Front Sight Elevation adjustable post. Please see photos for condition of finish. Very little use if any, bright bore. Ser # SB6823

COHARIE CA89, no longer made & becoming hard to find. Excellent condition, with complete HK German bolt carrier group & 30 round magazine. These HK German bolt carrier groups are now selling for $800 (just for the bolt carrier group)., Ser # BJB013

Comes with 25 round magazine. The STG-44 (Sturmgewehr 44) was developed in Nazi Germany during WWII and was the first Storm (or assault) rifle to see major deployment. While retaining as many of the original specs as possible, the GSG SCHMEISSER .22 LR cal. version of this piece of history flawlessly sends 25 rounds of ammo accurately and quickly downrange, and is perfect for casual plinking, target shooting, and hunting. With easy-to-adjust iron sights, and simple safety features add to the STG-44s superb level of quality. Made in Germany for American Tactical Inc. (ATI), Rochester, NY Ser # A487522DE

Classic Weatherby Mark V in the ever popular .300 Weatherby Mag. with beautiful Walnut stock & original factory Weatherby rubber recoil pad. 26" barrel, Bluing is excellent, shows no wear. Bore is excellent & bright. Matched with Weatherby SUPREME 3-9 x 44 scope. Wood has some minor scratches and light handling marks. Please see photos for close inspection of finish and firearm. Ser # H217304

Classic Weatherby Mark V with synthetic stock & rubber recoil pad. Matte finish excellent. Inscribed "Weatherby / Atascadero, CA" and also "MADE IN U.S.A." 26" barrel, Bore is excellent & bright. Ser # SB081513

A great reproduction of the famed Model 1865 SPENCER CARBINE, by Taylor's & Co., Winchester, VA with a case hardened frame, blue barrel & walnut stock. This is a 7 round repeating rifle originally designed by Christopher Spencer in 1860, and the Model 1865 was modified to correct the flaws inherent in the Model 1860. This extraordinary reproduction appears to have little or no use, perhaps unfired. Ser # M0447

.44 Mag. Lever Action Carbine with Saddle Ring by AMADEO ROSSI. With 18 " barrel, bluing 95 + %, Missing the medallion originally affixed to left side of receiver just in front of saddle ring. Otherwise Very Good + overall. Few minor scratches and handling marks on stock & forearm, Please view photos for condition of finish & wood. Ser # M003435

Nice .22 pump with 23" barrel, tubular magazine. Blue finish 98%, nice dark hardwood stock & forearm, appears very little use. Bore excellent & bright. Ser # 3498945

Model 1873 in cal. .45 COLT., 19 " round barrel. Barrel inscribed "CIMARRON'S REPEATING ARMS, FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS U.S.A." Please view photos for condition of finish & wood. Stock has dings. Made in Italy for Cimarron's Repeating Arms. Ser # 78302

EASTFIELD Model 916, inscribed on barrel "EASTFIELD MODEL 916 / S & W Springfield, MASS MADE IN U.S.A." Barrel cut to 18-1/4 ". Ser # B03879

Early Winchester Model 69, box magazine repeater, shoots .22 Short, Long & Long Rifle. 25 " barrel. Please view photos for condition of finish & wood. No Ser #.

20 " barrel, Ser # 1816835

Fine replica of the Springfield 1861, with bayonet. Made in Italy. Ser # 18852

Cook & Brother model 1861 replica in cal. .58, inscribed "For Black Powder Only", made in Italy, with sling, Ser # 48847

Armi Jager 1861 style replica in .58 cal., Ser # 2419

Top of barrel inscribed "E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEW YORK, U.S.A. / NEW MODEL" Also inscribed "PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858, MARCH 17, 1869". Action excellent, cylinder indexes & locks excellent. Walnut grips excellent. Nickel finish on frame & backstrap is remarkable. Some tarnish on barrel nickel finish, lettering very clear. Made between 1865 - 1873, with total quantity estimated at 18,000. Ser # 17123

A unique H & R Top Break Auto Ejecting Double Action Revolver, SECOND MODEL - 5th Variation (with five patent dates). In cal. .32 S&W with 3-1/4 " round ribbed barrel. NOTE: Inscribed on left side of barrel is the name "PAPPY WAGNER", with the first name inscribed in quotations ("PAPPY"). Last name inscribed on backstrap in quotation "WAGNER" and first name inscribed on top of frame above cylinder "PAPPY". Made between 1897 - 1904. Top of barrel inscribed "HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON ARMS COMPANY, WORCESTER, MASS. U.S.A." , with the five patent dates (Oct-4-87, May 14 & Aug-6-89, April-2-95, April-7-96). No caliber marking on left side of barrel indicates it was manufactured for black powder cartridges. Ser # 71381

Nice IVER JOHNSON Second Model "Safety Automatic Hammerless" in more rare 2 " barrel, 5 shot .38 cal., nickel finish 90%+, factory "Owl Head" grips very good +, manufactured 1897-1908, with Mftr name & address on left side of barrel. Ser # 46153

Nice IVER JOHNSON Second Model "Safety Automatic Hammerless", 5 shot .32 cal., nickel finish very good, factory "Owl Head" grips very good +, manufactured 1897-1908, with Mftr name & address on top of barrel rib. Ser # 21288

Early Harrington & Richardson, inscribed on top frame above cylinder "VICTOR / 38 S&W CTGE" , cylinder indexes & locks good Ser # 19832

Inscribed "1895 RUSSIA / 7.62 x 38R" and "C.A.I. GEORGIA UT." Inscribed on left side of frame with a 5 point star with upward arrow, with "1941" underneath. Ser # 189532237

HERITAGE "Rough Rider" model in .22 LR, blue finish, 6 shot, Excellent condition with NICE wooden grips, also Excellent condition, excellent bore. With extra non-fluted cylinder - also .22 LR, Ser # J25805

Nice model 1875 Army by NAVY ARMS CO, Ridgefield, NJ, cal. .44/40. over all Very Good +, case colors on frame excellent, slight wear on backstrap. Factory wood grips with few dings, some minor wear on end of barrel & cylinder. A great shooter. Made in Italy, Ser # 06755

Unfired, retains 98% of its bright blue finish with only the beginnings of a dragline on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp, markings are clear. Smooth wood grips with only a few light handling marks, excellent overall condition. The bore is bright & rifling is sharp. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent + condition. Brass trigger guard, top barrel flat inscribed "NAVY ARMS Co. RIDGEFIELD N.J.", left barrel flat inscribed "BLACK POWDER ONLY .44 CAL" Ser # 045695

1861 NAVY .36 cal. percussion. Like new, never fired. With steel backstrap & trigger guard. Color case hardened frame, hammer & loading lever. Highly engraved cylinder in the traditional NAVY style, smooth wood grips in Excellent + condition. Inscribed on barrel "F. LLI PIETTA - MADE IN ITALY", Ser # P102097

1861 NAVY .44 cal. percussion. Like new, never fired. With steel backstrap & brass trigger guard. Color case hardened frame & hammer. Highly engraved cylinder in the traditional NAVY style, smooth wood grips in Excellent + condition. Inscribed on barrel "F. LLI PIETTA - MADE IN ITALY", Ser # P108477

1861 NAVY .36 cal. percussion. Like new, never fired. With steel backstrap & trigger guard. Color case hardened frame, hammer & loading lever. Highly engraved cylinder in the traditional NAVY style, smooth wood grips in Excellent + condition. Inscribed on barrel "F. LLI PIETTA - MADE IN ITALY", Ser # P106864

1851 NAVY .36 cal. Percussion. Excellent condition, appears unfired. With brass backstrap & trigger guard. Color case hardened frame, hammer & loading lever. Highly engraved cylinder in the traditional NAVY style. Grips modified in color. Overall Excellent condition. Bottom barrel flat inscribed "CAL .36 BLACK POWDER ONLY - A. UBERTI ITALY" , Ser # A87577

"TITANIC" Double Action Revolver by Titan Mfg Corp, Miami, FL. Cylinder indexes and locks, may need some repair. Ser # B06897

STOEGER / A Uberti Firearms has re-created the 1873 COLT Single Action Army in their "Cattleman Revolver". This fine single action is nickel plated steel, in cal. .45 COLT, with 4-3/4 " barrel. Like new, appears never fired, with matching serial numbers. Barrel inscribed "MOD. 1873 CAL .45 COLT" and "STOEGER - ACCOKEEK, MD - A. UBERTI - ITALY" , Ser # N05811

STOEGER / A Uberti Firearms has re-created the 1873 COLT Single Action Army in their "Cattleman Revolver". This fine single action has an antique gray patina looking finish with wood grips, in cal. .45 COLT, with 4-3/4 " barrel. Like new, appears never fired, with matching serial numbers. Barrel inscribed "MOD. 1873 CAL .45 COLT" and "STOEGER - ACCOKEEK, MD - A. UBERTI - ITALY" , Ser # U52268

John Bianchi's Frontier Gunleather is some of the finest made in the world. Like new - with only few scuff marks - appears very little, if any use. This is "The Hollywood" model, appears to be size 39, in deep, saddle tan plain finish. Belt portion measures 45 inches from buckle to end of belt (SEE PHOTOS). Underneath buckle is stamped the number "39", with the number "101713" stamped under belt on opposite end of buckle. With 30 ammo loops for cal. 45. Fits COLT SAA and similar style single action revolvers with 4.75 to 5.5 inch barrels. These sell for $565.00 on the John Bianchi website.

Limited Edition "JOHN WAYNE" holster & gunbelt made exclusively from DeSantis Gunhide. Like new, appears to be size medium (size 38-40). Belt portion measures 44" from buckle to furthest hole (SEE PHOTOS) Holster & belt are faithful reproductions of the rig used by John Wayne & officially licensed by Wayne Enterprises. Each belt is fitted with a heavy cast emblem with an engraved serial number. This set is serial # 0810 of 3500. The back of each holster is heavily embossed with Duke's trademark signature and official logos from Wayne Enterprises and DeSantis Gunhide(R) commemorating the 100th anniversary. It is destined to become a collector's item to be passed on from generation to generation. Sells on DeSantis website for $375.00

SNAKER CHARMER II, by Sporting Arms Mfg, Littlefield, Texas. The ultimate snake weapon. 18-1/8 inch barrel, 28-1/2 inches overall, stainless with synthetis stock & forearm. Ser # 20172

20 inch chrome lined barrel, 36.5 inch overall. Overall Very good to excellent. Amazing build quality. Stock has few dings, bluing 95%. All matching serial numbers. Ser # 2319