Reference Thread - Poulins and James Julia Auctions (October 3-7, 2008)

[Badger]

The Fall firearms editions of the Poulin's Auction (click here) and James Julia Auction (click here) will be taking place as follows:

James Julia Auction
Fall 2008 Firearms Auction

October 6 & 7, 2008: 10am
Preview: October 3-5, 2008: 9am - 5pm
Location: Julia Auction Facility
Fairfield, Maine 04937

Catalog:
Session 1: Lots 1000-1588 (click here)
Session 2: Lots 2043-2739 (click here)

Poulin's Auctions Presents Their
Fabulous Firearms Auction
Location: 199 Rt. # 201 Fairfield, ME 04937

Consisting of Session Two of The late Bruce Stern Collection, The Wally Pach Collection plus other quality consignments from across the country.

3 Day Firearms & Accessories Auction (click here)

Previews to be held on :

Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008 - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 - 7:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 - 7:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 - 7:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Auctions to be held on :

Friday (Oct. 3) - Saturday (Oct. 4) & Sunday (Oct. 5)

Start time of 10:AM All Three Days

Right off the bat, here's one that you should avoid, which seems to have come around again for this current auction.

Poulins Lot 2006. SMLE MK III* Bolt Action Military Issue Repeating Service Rifle by London Small Arms Co., 1916 Sniper’s Rifle with Bayonet and Periscopic Prism Co. Telescope. Cal. 303 British. S# F1878. Overall condition is good plus. Bore is near excellent. Very good blue on receiver and front muzzle. Scope shows nearly all original enamel and blue. Has good optics. Scope rings and base are numbered to the rifle. It is mounted on left side of receiver and is accompanied by a leather case also numbered to the firearm. Upper hand guards are very good showing no significant gouges or cracks. Lower hand guard is good, showing minor handling marks and is somewhat dirty. Buttstock in good condition with miscellaneous minor handling marks and a hairline crack, possibly repaired, just behind the bolt. Leather sling is soft and pliable yet shows it’s age. Leather scope case is in excellent condition and a little dry in the hasp area. Bayonet is good with cleaned pitting on the tip section forward of the blood grove and on the hilt, rear of handle and latch. 16 3 / 4” blade. Marked “Remington 1907” and “11 15”. Leather sheath and frog by John Lowe & Co., 1950 are in good condition. (07-1256 / BK / BS) Curio. Est. $ 2000 - 3000.

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Edit: UPDATE..... Sold for $2,050 U.S.

Price includes auction house Buyer's Premium of 15-17%

This appears to be the same rifle that was sold for $4,600 U.S. at the last Poulin's auction, March 7,8,9, 2008. This piece was discussed in detail in the after auction thread here:

Poulins Lot 2075 (March 9th, 2008). 1916 SMLE MK III Bolt Action Sniper’s Rifle (click here)

Feedback on Poulins Lot 2075 (March 9th, 2008) by Claven2 and Lance (click here)


Regards,
Badger

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