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Dave, the Parker was listed in Charlie Price's Serialization Book as being originally made with a pistol grip stock. I think that's where Amoskeag got the idea that the stock had been replaced. The "grip style" in the Serialization Book" is not at all reliable in the .410 category. Of course, I didn't see the gun, so can only guess. However, since it sold for over $20,000, I am sticking with my guess.

Joe,
"BUT they all sold for higher than Michael's estimates in his personal inventory list"
That is good to hear, at least there won't be any surprise for the family. Glad to see you made a "road trip" like we talked about, even if it was via air.
Thaine

Thaine, Joe,
I'm really pleased that you are on-site Joe! Thanks for the check-in.
I'm happy to hear the sales prices exceeded Michael's estimates, I'm often baffled by auction house pre-sale estimates, sometimes because they are low and sometimes�

The S&W guys were amazed at the bid on the 357, ($30000 after vig) but all agreed it was a rare bird and that the Colts attracted a revolver lover contingent.

Thaine,
I did know about that SDH Sharps '77 at Watson's: Madole metalwork, Ron Long rifled barrel and Eric Gold engraving, it's in my B&W book. An associate bid $11,000 and was disappointed.
They auctioned an SDH flint long rifle (surprisingly high $) and two High Walls last time that I didn't hear about till after, the HWs went very low.. All those rifles from an LA estate of a good friend and client; a patron really. There were more, some juicy ones I wonder about?

back from day 2,a los less bidders in the room today-but phones were very active as was the internet (beat me out at least 3 times on lots).

Bill I did go and "look" ( you could not touch the sold lots as they had a rope over them) again at that Parker 410 and that trigger guard-along with being redone sure shows that it was extended-real good job but its there and I can't see how anyone could have called that original who had the gun in his hands. The wood was hard to tell from that angle but when I looked at it yesterday,from what I recall(I have looked at a lot of guns last couple days) it seemed to be just as the description stated- replaced.I might even know who did it-if I find out I will let you know.

@ 18.5k (plus the vig)I know Stretch's estate is happy.

Nothing stood out today ,a couple lots were doubled the high but no 26 k Smiths.
Pleased the Petrov guns went higher then he hoped for,the estimates for those could have been hard to "comp".
Like Ken I was hoping that 420 lot was going to go in estimate range but it flew past my bid limit on it.

Well I bid on several rifles (absentee) and ended up with lot 379 a Hoffman Mauser! I may have a couple more if I was the tie breaker but I don't think so. I was kind of surprised at the prices myself considering the rifles were so well documented but it is nice that the family got what was expected. This will be my first and hopefully not last pre war custom to go into my collection. I know it sounds silly but besides obvious reasons I am partial to Hoffmans because of the Oklahoma connection.

Prior to the auction, I expected Michael's guns would sell too high so I decided to focus on Colts, particularly the King/Roper guns. As we now know, I had no idea what I was talking about and the exact opposite was the case. So I changed my plans and, with the help of a good friend in the audience, went on a bit of a shopping spree. I was able to buy both the RG Owen Springfields (Lots 191 and 380), the Heym (259), the G&H NRA Sporter (285), one of the Kirkwoods (305), the Winchester 52A (354), and one of the unmarked Springfields (424). I only wish I'd had deeper pockets to buy more.

We're all fortunate to have had Mike's guidance and benefitted from his passion for these pre-war custom classics. I'd just have preferred he hadn't left us so soon.

Shane

The wonderful William Schaefer Lot 249 (estimate $2k-$3k) never saw my bid ($4250)--it opened at $5k and closed at $5250--so something north of $6k when all is said and done. Michael would have enjoyed this since the Schaefer was marvelous.

Best

Berrien

Yeah, that is a nice Boston shotgun. It has dawned on me what we have gained from this auction. Those who bought the catalog have seen the color version of Michael's Volume 3. I got mine, now you go order yours. It is a great catalog. Bill Murphy

Shane:
You and I both bid the same amount on the RG Owen, Lot #380, the auctioneer took your bid rather than mine. After loosing that one, I decided to go on a lower priced shopping spree, and picked up one more.

Overall I was happy with Lot# 23, the battlefield pickup 03 done by Seymour Griffin, Lot# 303, Michael's personal 400 Whelen, and Lot# 422, the Aspinwall Kirkwood. There were certainly some bargains to be had, we will never get the chance again, but I wish I had bid on more.

Oh well, we can't own 'em all..................

I looked hard at lot #23 - really cool rifle - congrats.

Lot #23 was one of the first of Michael's rifles to be auctioned. It is always a conundrum to try and figure out how the auction will progress. I reluctantly held out for some later lots. Glad you got it.

I agree with Bill on the catalog. I usually don't order the paper catalog and just look online. I'm glad I ordered this one.