Results show actual prices realized, including buyer's premium, at Austin Auction Gallery. Past results are for reference only and are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.
Firearms & MilitariaPrice realized$826
Estimate: $500 – $800
Henry Repeating Arms Rifle, lever action, .44 Rem Mag//.44 Spl. caliber, 20" octagonal barrel, bead front sight, adjustable rear sight, tubular magazine, gilt receiver, walnut stock, gilt butt plate, finish estimated at 95% with a few light wood scratches, action is good, bore is bright with strong rifling, .SN BB0043580 *REQUIRES FFL TRANSFER*
DAY 2- FINE FALL OCTOBER 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION · Oct 2025
View lot details →Firearms & MilitariaPrice realized$488
Estimate: $400 – $600
British Martini-Henry Rifle, Mk. IV-1 (IV-A), lever drop block action, .577/450" caliber, 33.2" round barrel, blade front sight, steel nose cap, the first barrel band with bayonet lug and sling swivel, ramrod slot lacks ramrod, the second barrel band approx. 2" forward of the ladder rear sight with markings to 1200 yards, the barrel flat at the breech is marked "EY", the receiver sides are now mostly smooth with limited lettering including at left "1475" over "E", the right side with only remaining "LD" and "IV over 1", and above the trigger guard "EY", the trigger guard with sling swivel marked "crown. E, 60, E.M." , the front trigger guard tang marked "arrow, WD, crown, E, 80, III.", the hand lever is marked "arrow, WD, crown, E, 29, EN", the steel butt with no visible markings, the right side of the hardwood buttstock is stamped "3135" and "00 above 285", metal is dark silver tone, wood with scratches and surface scars, the wood with later varnishing, the action is good with lever, block and trigger operating correctly, the bore is bright with strong appearing rifling, overall approx. 49"l, 8.60lbs Provenance: Collection of T'Odon Charles (Chuck) Leshikar, Jr., (Texas,1946-2020), Vietnam, U.S. Army Lt. ,“Delta Raiders,” D Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Airborne Infantry Regiment, later Echo Company commander, Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, Soldiers Medal, Purple Heart. More information including the Silver Star citation see: https://toddshistory.com/?cat=12
DAY 1- MAGNIFICENT MAY ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION · May 2025
View lot details →Firearms & MilitariaPrice realized$572
Estimate: $400 – $600
Martini-Henry Drop Block Lever Action Rifle, 1878, in good condition, having numerous British markings at most metal parts including at the right receiver "Crown over V.R. above B.S.A. M Co. above Crown with down pointed arrow and II over 2", the 32.5" barrel with bayonet lug, fixed front sight, adjustable rear sight, two barrel bands, two sling loops, the trigger guard with Indo-Nepalese markings, various markings on right stock including a faint roundel next to butt, metal butt plate, expected dents and scratches and wood, action including lever operates correctly, bore bright with good rifling, overall 50"l, 8.5lbs Start Price: $200.00
New Year Special Auction Event Day 2 · Jan 2024
View lot details →Firearms & MilitariaPrice realized$318
Estimate: $200 – $400
Martini-Henry Rifle, Converted to .303 caliber, marked at right side of receiver ring ".303 Nitro Proved" and British proof markings", 25.5" round barrel, ramp front sight, adjustable rear sight, reduced stock length, lever action drop block, the wood stock decorated with non-magnetic brass tacks in the Native American style together with incised carving depicting an Indian wearing a long war bonnet and holding a bow, in back of him is a teepee, in front of him on the 'ground' is a body, father back is an animal apparently moving away from him (date of pictorial carving unknown), steel butt plate, no visible serial number, wood with expected scratches and dents, wood with expected scars, scratches, dents, action good but weak strike, metal light scratching, some rubs, bore dark with good rifling, no visible serial number Start Price: $150.00
New Year Special Auction Event Day 2 · Jan 2024
View lot details →Firearms & MilitariaPrice realized$1,416
Estimate: $400 – $600
Winchester Model 94 Golden Spike Commemorative Saddle Ring Carbine "Oceans United by Rail", lever action, .30-30 caliber, 20" barrel, hooded front sight, adjustable rear sight, tubular magazine, gold plated reeivers, the left marked "1869, 1969", the wallnut butt stock with an inset medal commemorating the completion of the Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad, accented with gilt barrel bands and butt plate, lacks original packaging, bright bore with strong rifling, metal and wood with a few light scratches, SN GS50346 Provenance: Estate of Henry D. Evans (New York, Texas,1933-2021) Master Sergeant U.S.A.F, Retired. A 23 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served in the Air Force Rifle Marksmanship Unit, Lackland A.F.B., as a marksman and instructor. Evans earned multiple excellence in competition badges throughout his service culminating in the award of the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Rifleman badge, number 84, and was a member of the President's 100, awarded to the 100 top scoring military and civilian shooters in the President's Pistol and President's Rifle Matches.
WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2 · Jun 2022
View lot details →Firearms & MilitariaPrice realized$1,003
Estimate: $600 – $800
Remington Model 81 Woodmaster Semi-automatic rifle, mfg. June 1949, .35 Rem caliber, 22" barrel, blade front sight, adjustable rear sight, fixed five round magazine, right receiver side safety lever, walnut stock, checkered metal butt plate, two sling swivels, leather sling, wood good with one dent area at right butt, metal blue with light scratching estimated 90%, bore bright with strong rifling, action good, SN 48925 *REQUIRES FFL TRANSFER* *Provenance: Estate of Henry D. Evans (New York, Texas,1933-2021) Master Sergeant U.S.A.F, Retired. A 23 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served in the Air Force Rifle Marksmanship Unit, Lackland A.F.B., as a marksman and instructor. Evans earned multiple excellence in competition badges throughout his service culminating in the award of the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Rifleman badge, number 84, and was a member of the President's 100, awarded to the 100 top scoring military and civilian shooters in the President's Pistol and President's Rifle Matches.
WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2 · Jun 2022
View lot details →Firearms & MilitariaPrice realized$923
Estimate: $500 – $700
Remington Model 700 rifle, mfg.1997, bolt action, .30-06 Sprg. caliber, 22" barrel, ramp front sight, mounted Leupold M8 6X scope, checkered walnut stock with cheekpiece, two sling swivels, checkered butt plate, action good, bore bright with good rifling, metal with light scratching, stock with light scratches, SN 376193 *Provenance: Estate of Henry D. Evans (New York, Texas,1933-2021) Master Sergeant U.S.A.F, Retired. A 23 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served in the Air Force Rifle Marksmanship Unit, Lackland A.F.B., as a marksman and instructor. Evans earned multiple excellence in competition badges throughout his service culminating in the award of the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Rifleman badge, number 84, and was a member of the President's 100, awarded to the 100 top scoring military and civilian shooters in the President's Pistol and President's Rifle Matches.
WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2 · Jun 2022
View lot details →Firearms & MilitariaPrice realized$826
Estimate: $600 – $800
Remington Model 81 Woodmaster Semi-automatic rifle, mfg. January 1941, .300 Savage caliber, 22" barrel, blade front sight, adjustable rear sight, mounted Lyman telescopic scope, upper rear tang mounted Lyman peep sight, fixed five round magazine, right receiver safety lever, walnut stock, two sling swivels, leather sling, checkered metal butt plate, wood and finish with minor loss, light scratches, some brown spots on rear of bolt, bore is bright with good rifling, action good, SN 13725 *REQUIRES FFL TRANSFER* *Provenance: Estate of Henry D. Evans (New York, Texas,1933-2021) Master Sergeant U.S.A.F, Retired. A 23 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served in the Air Force Rifle Marksmanship Unit, Lackland A.F.B., as a marksman and instructor. Evans earned multiple excellence in competition badges throughout his service culminating in the award of the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Rifleman badge, number 84, and was a member of the President's 100, awarded to the 100 top scoring military and civilian shooters in the President's Pistol and President's Rifle Matches.
WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2 · Jun 2022
View lot details →Firearms & MilitariaPrice realized$826
Estimate: $600 – $800
Winchester Model 70 rifle, mfg.1964, bolt action,.30-06 Sprg., 22" barrel, ramp front sight, adjustable rear sight, mounted Redfield 4X sight, jeweled bolt, checkered walnut stock with cheekpiece, two sling swivels, H&R recoil butt plate, action good, bore bright with good rifling, stock and metal with light scratching, SN 738154 *Provenance: *Provenance: Estate of Henry D. Evans (New York, Texas,1933-2021) Master Sergeant U.S.A.F, Retired. A 23 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served in the Air Force Rifle Marksmanship Unit, Lackland A.F.B., as a marksman and instructor. Evans earned multiple excellence in competition badges throughout his service culminating in the award of the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Rifleman badge, number 84, and was a member of the President's 100, awarded to the 100 top scoring military and civilian shooters in the President's Pistol and President's Rifle Matches.
WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2 · Jun 2022
View lot details →Firearms & MilitariaPrice realized$767
Estimate: $500 – $700
Winchester Model 12 Shotgun, slide action, 20 gauge, 2.75" chamber not presently plugged, 27" vent rib including installed Lyman Cutter compensator with Lyman modified screw on choke, the barrel marked cylinder choke, checkered walnut stock and forestock, Winchester butt plate, 14" LOP, metal with light scratching including at left receiver, finish loss on magazine tube, action good, bore is bright with no dents or bulges, SN 1211691 *REQUIRES FFL TRANSFER* NOTE: The magazine on this shotgun IS NOT PLUGGED. Check you state and local rules regarding maximum number of magazine shells allowed. Provenance: Estate of Henry D. Evans (New York, Texas,1933-2021) Master Sergeant U.S.A.F, Retired. A 23 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served in the Air Force Rifle Marksmanship Unit, Lackland A.F.B., as a marksman and instructor. Evans earned multiple excellence in competition badges throughout his service culminating in the award of the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Rifleman badge, number 84, and was a member of the President's 100, awarded to the 100 top scoring military and civilian shooters in the President's Pistol and President's Rifle Matches.
WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2 · Jun 2022
View lot details →Firearms & MilitariaPrice realized$590
Estimate: $400 – $500
Remington Model 700 rifle, mfg.1962, bolt action, .270Win. caliber, 20" barrel, ramp front sight, adjustable rear sight, mounted Weaver K4-C3 scope, checkered walnut stock with cheekpiece, two sling swivels, military style leather sling, checkered butt plate, action good, bore bright with good rifling, metal with light scratching, stock with dents, scratches, finish loss between trigger guard and barrel bolt, SN 36714 Provenance: Estate of Henry D. Evans (New York, Texas,1933-2021) Master Sergeant U.S.A.F, Retired. A 23 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served in the Air Force Rifle Marksmanship Unit, Lackland A.F.B., as a marksman and instructor. Evans earned multiple excellence in competition badges throughout his service culminating in the award of the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Rifleman badge, number 84, and was a member of the President's 100, awarded to the 100 top scoring military and civilian shooters in the President's Pistol and President's Rifle Matches.
WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2 · Jun 2022
View lot details →Firearms & MilitariaPrice realized$584
Estimate: $400 – $500
Anschutz-Match Model 250 Air Rifle, .177 caliber, 18" barrel, fixed front sight, side lever action, hardwood stock with cheek piece, underside accessory rail, and checkering at pistol grip, vertically adjustable hard rubber butt plate, together with (3) Anschutz micrometer aperature sights, rifle overall 45"l, 10.80lbs *Provenance: Former property of Lt. Col. Lones Wigger, U.S. Army (Montana, Colorado, 1937-2017), Olympic Gold Medalist marksman1964 and1972 and holding or co-held 29 world marksman records and won more than 100 shooting medals. Wigger was in charge of the Army's 23rd Infantry Division Sniper program in Vietnam. He is regarded as the greatest American marksman. This Anschutz was gifted by Wigger to Henry D. Evans (New York, Texas,1933-2021) Master Sergeant U.S.A.F, Retired. A 23 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served in the Air Force Rifle Marksmanship Unit, Lackland A.F.B., as a marksman and instructor. Evans earned multiple excellence in competition badges throughout his service culminating in the award of the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Rifleman badge, number 84, and was a member of the President's 100, awarded to the 100 top scoring military and civilian shooters in the President's Pistol and President's Rifle Matches. NOTE: This Anschutz air rifle comes with a notarized statement by Henry Evans' son attesting to the Lones Wigger provenance.
WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2 · Jun 2022
View lot details →Firearms & MilitariaPrice realized$502
Estimate: $300 – $500
Feinwerkbau FWB 300S Match Air Rifle, .177 caliber, side lever action, 17.2" barrel, hooded front sight, pistol grip hardwood stock, adjustable hard rubber butt plate, the box with FWB micrometer aperature sight, operators manual, appears as little or no use with light scratches at box side of stock, cocks and seems to fire correctly, original mfg. box, *Provenance: Estate of Henry D. Evans (New York, Texas,1933-2021) Master Sergeant U.S.A.F, Retired. A 23 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served in the Air Force Rifle Marksmanship Unit, Lackland A.F.B., as a marksman and instructor. Evans earned multiple excellence in competition badges throughout his service culminating in the award of the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Rifleman badge, number 84, and was a member of the President's 100, awarded to the 100 top scoring military and civilian shooters in the President's Pistol and President's Rifle Matches.
WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2 · Jun 2022
View lot details →Firearms & MilitariaPrice realized$384
Estimate: $300 – $500
Molis percussion half stock long rifle, Henry Molis Sr. (Germany, Iowa, 1816-1884), estimated 36 caliber, 36.25" octagonal rifled barrel with blade fixed front and rear sights, barrel marked "H. Molis", lightly scrolled engraved lock plate marked "Leman, Lanctr, Pa" (Henry E. Leman, Henry Leman Rifle Works, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1812-1887), double set triggers, forend with pewter cap, brass fittings, wood in good condition, good strong action, limited visibility bore inspection appears to show good bore with strong rifling, overall approx. 52.25"l, 12.25lbs Start Price: $200.00
WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2 · Jun 2022
View lot details →Firearms & MilitariaPrice realized$325
Estimate: $200 – $400
Palma shooters coat/ jacket, a 300 to 1000 yard competition using a firearm with iron sights only, 10-X Manufacturing Corporation, brown leather front and sleeves, white leather back, quilted lining, believed to be size 42 *Provenance: Estate of Henry D. Evans (New York, Texas,1933-2021) Master Sergeant U.S.A.F, Retired. A 23 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served in the Air Force Rifle Marksmanship Unit, Lackland A.F.B., as a marksman and instructor. Evans earned multiple excellence in competition badges throughout his service culminating in the award of the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Rifleman badge, number 84, and was a member of the President's 100, awarded to the 100 top scoring military and civilian shooters in the President's Pistol and President's Rifle Matches.
WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2 · Jun 2022
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