Cordier Auctions & Appraisals

Lot 226: Springfield Armory (Geneseo) M1A Rifle Springfield Armory in Geneseo, Illinois began producing this civilian version of the M14 in 1974. This example includes a National Match barrel, a folding front hand grip/monopod, and a Bushnell 4 power scope making it a great addition to a target shooter’s collection. Bid now in our May 3 Online Only Auction! https://www.proxibid.com//Springfi/lotInformation/53201407

Lot 225: Winchester 9422 BSA Commemorative .22 Lever Rifle In 1985 Winchester Repeating Arms released this Model 9422 XTR commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The right side is engraved with scenes depicting typical scout activities such as chopping wood and cooking over an open fireand a representation of the scout sign. These scenes are framed by the Scout oath: "On my honor I will do my best, to do my duty, to God and my country, help other peop...le, keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, morally straight and to obey the Scout law." On the left side of the receiver is printed the Scout law: "A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, kind, clean, reverent." Around scenes of hiking and canoeing trips centered by Dr. Robert McKenzie's 1937 historic bronze, "The Boy Scout." 15,000 of these rifles were issued. Bid in our May 3 Online Only Auction to own this classic commemorative rifle! https://www.proxibid.com//Winchest/lotInformation/53201406

Lot 91: Colt 1911 A1 WWII GI The Colt 1911 was developed as a result of the US Military’s desire for a self-loading handgun for troops. Six companies submitted firearms for testing. After modifications to the design by John Browning, the Colt pistol was formally adopted by the US Army in 1911. It remains popular among military, law enforcement, and civilian users. This example is a WWII general issue and includes the original sales receipt from MISMA (small arms distribution...) at Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA Bid on this example now in our May 3 Online only auction! https://www.proxibid.com//Colt-M19/lotInformation/53201563

Featured Lot: 300 WWI/II Red Cross Nurse Uniforms At the beginning of WWI, the American Red Cross was a small organization. When the US Declared war on Germany in 1917, it began a period of rapid growth, providing aid both at home and abroad. By 1918 it had become a major national humanitarian organization with universal recognition. To help overworked nurses care for returning veterans and to sustain ongoing, domestic nursing programs, the Red Cross introduced the Volunteer ...Nurses’ Aide Service in 1918. Red Cross nurses aided those afflicted by diseases that accompanied the hostilities, including the Spanish flu epidemic. Bid in our May 3 Online Only Auction for a chance to own these pieces of American Red Cross history! https://www.proxibid.com//WWI-II-R/lotInformation/53201488

Lot 76: Colt Model 1849 Cap & Ball Pocket Revolver The Colt pocket revolver was the single largest selling of the Colt revolvers until well into the 20th century. Initially, City dwellers in the East mainly purchased the five shooters for travel insurance and home protection. But many of these Pocket Colts also went west for California’s Gold Rush. They then became popular with Civil War officers as a trusty, sturdy sidearm. For decades during the mid-19th century, adventur...ers worldwide praised these little Colts in the highest terms. Register now to bid on this example in our May 3 Online Only Auction! https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?lid=53201546