Second Annual 2010 IAA Live Auction Listing

For the Friday Night Live Auction, St. Louis, Friday April 2nd, 2010.

Lots 176-188

 for auction rules see end of page

Lots 1-25 Lots 51-75 Lots 101-125 Lots 151-175
Lots 26-50 Lots 76-100 Lots 126-150  

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Item No. Description Est. Value

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176 .36 Skin cartridge by Sage 65-85

177 12 Gauge express cartridge with lead bullet and copper tube.  By Watson Bros., London.  This is a previously unknown proprietary headstamp. 50-75

178 .256 Gibbs Nitro by Kings Norton with a typical KN Spire Point bullet 50-60

179

20 m/m  (20 x 102) Olin/Primex 3 round (PGU-27, 28, 30) Desk Model (INERT)

Circa late 1990’s desk model as its Lucite base block was produced/engraved as an Olin Defense Systems Group model and retro fitted with a double stick tape brass "Primex" name plate.  The estimated date is based on Olin Ordnance’s spin-off to form Primex Technologies in Jan. 1997. The brass Primex plate was loose and purposely not re-attached thus allowing the new owner’s choice.

Notes about the three PGU rounds on the model; PGU-27/B (TP = Training Practice); PGU-28/B (SAPHEI = Semi-Armor Piercing High Explosive Incendiary); PGU-30/B (TP-T = Training Practice Tracer)

The 20mm PGU series replaced the M50 series.  The PGU 27/B and PGU 28/B are now the PGU 27 A/B and PGU 28 A/B.  The PGU 27 TP and the PGU 28 SAPHEI are both used by USAF and USN fast movers (F-15, F-16, F-18)  and some international forces (Israel, Taiwan, Australia) while the PGU 30/B TP-T is used in the USMC "Cobra" helicopter. The PGU 27/B and PGU 28/B are no longer produced.

Typical age related surface scratches and one small dent (as seen in photo) on the Primex name plate)		 150-225

180 Full Box of .25 Stevens Long New Primed rimfires by WRACo. 50-75

181 .450-2.6 inch Fraser Match cartridge by Fraser of Edinburgh.  This is reloaded with the correct bullet.  ‘FRASER.EDINBURGH.ELEY.’ 75-100

182 .44 Henry Pointed Bullet, Short case rimfire by Leon Beaux & Co.  This is a very scarce 44 Henry.  Specimens by this maker have only recently turned up, and were previously unknown. 125-200

183 12 Gauge shot Concentrator ‘Fort Lodge’.  Little is known about the maker of this specimen, nor the patent.  However, the internal construction is a paper cup with 6 slits up the side.  Definitely English, but little else is known. See page 78, ‘Early Shotshell Concentrators and Spreaders’ by Muckel, 2009. 50-60

184 13mm Mauser cartridge converted to a cigarette lighter.  These were made up immediately following the war in order to keep workers occupied.  These originally came in boxes of 10 rounds. 50-65

185 .322 Swift proof with cracked neck.  ‘KYNOCH  322 SWIFT’ with purple strip across the head/headstamp.  The bullet has some black on the tip and one side due to age. 125-175

186 12 Gauge Westley Richards Super Magnum Explora 50-60

187 .50 Burton-Meigs Internal Primed New Primed Empty with no headstamp. Circa 1866.  Page 24, CFR 29, ‘The History and Development of Small Arms Ammunition, Volume two’ by Hoyem, 1982. 100-125

188 Partial Box of .38 S&W cartridges by Rhode-Spenser of Chicago, made by International Cartridge Co., Germany.  Rounds have a full nickel metal jacket.  The headstamp is ’38 S&W SP.’L.’ on the bottom ½ of the cartridge.  There are 11 rounds in the box. 50-60

Auction Rules

  1.  This is a live auction, which will be held immediately following the traditional Friday night banquet in the Renaissance Hotel Penthouse Ballroom.  The auction is open to the public, and attendance at the banquet is not required to attend the auction (but is highly recommended).

  2. This is a NO-RESERVE auction, and every lot will be sold to the highest bidder recognized by the auctioneer.  There is NO MINIMUM BID to open any lot, although the auctioneer will attempt to receive a reasonable opening bid in order to save time.

  3. There is NO BUYER’s PREMIUM or other buyer charge on any lot.  The hammer price is the final price.

  4. This is a CASH auction, meaning that payment for lots won will be made in U.S. CURRENCY or, by credit card (VISA or MASTER CARD only).  Other payment methods, such as personal cheques, may be approved in advance by the Auction Coordinator, Will Adye-White, 15 Core Cres., Brampton, ON, Canada, L6W 2G6,  (905) 459-3080 or e-mail at powdertin@sympatico.ca, if a request is received no later than March 10th, 2010.  Payments for lots won will be made immediately following the auction.  No exceptions.

  5. Winning bidders must take delivery of their lots at the auction.  As is tradition, lots won during the auction will be handed to the winning bidder or their proxy bidders, as they are won.

  6. Absentee bids will be accepted by the Auction Coordinator until Wednesday, March 10th, 2010.  A member of the auction team will make bids on behalf of absentee bidders.  Please contact the Auction Coordinator for details, including possible shipment of lots won following the auction (Continental US, WHERE LEGAL, ONLY).

  7. Payment to consignors will be made immediately following the auction to the extent cash flow allows.  Otherwise, payments will be made by cheque as credit card charges clear.

  8. This is a NO SMOKING auction.  Absolutely no smoking can be allowed in the Penthouse Ballroom, in the entrance to the ballroom, or at the auction.

  9. In the event of a dispute or question about any bid on any lot during the auction, the auctioneer’s decision is final.

  10. The IAA, Auction Coordinator, and auction staff assume absolutely no liability for anything whatsoever, period.   By attending the auction, you agree to abide by the rules.

  11. If you have a question about anything not addressed above, contact the Auction Coordinator in advance of the auction.  Estimates of value are given only as an aid to bidders, and their accuracy is in no way guaranteed.  Experts consulted sometimes had widely-differing opinions of value. 

  12. Auction lots may be viewed on the IAA website or at the show.  They will be at the Auction Coordinators tables and can be viewed when the table is staffed.