Little John's Auction Service Auction Catalog - Important Firearms Auction

SOLD: $500.00

Lot # 1

8LW-103 US ADVERTIZER

LOT 1 Original advertisement for U. S. Cartridge Co. shot shells, dated 1927, measuring approximately 23-1/2” high by 15” wide. The artwork is signed in the block — Joe Burgess and dated 1927 in the right corner, and shows a young hunter with his hunting dogs sitting by a cabin with lake and mountains in the background. The artwork is in good condition showing some staining and aging but generally good overall and shows the lithographer’s marking in left corner. There is a foreign gun dealer’s stamp in the right corner in French, which seems to put his location in Canada. The artwork is nicely framed and matted. Est.: $300-$600.

SOLD: $225.00

Lot # 2

8IV-12 GI MADE KNIFE

LOT 2 In theater-made fighting knife from World War II, American G.I. made with aluminum and composite polymer grip made from the windshield of a downed aircraft. Est.: $100-$200.

SOLD: $175.00

Lot # 3

8MW-73 S&W HAND EJECT #32802

LOT 3 Smith & Wesson, 32-20 Hand Ejector revolver, blue finish, checkered wood grips, #22802, with 5” barrel, and double loop western-type holster marked Diamond Brand. The revolver remains in good original condition showing 30%-50% drifting original blue finish. Grips are good with some even high point and edge wear, some minor erosion and normal aging just starting with an index line between cylinder stops, and 30%-50% case hardening on hammer and trigger. Good action, good bore and good overall. The leather holster is fair showing some damage, tears, carry and use, and has been with this 32-20 a long while. Est.: $200-$400.

SOLD: $900.00

Lot # 4

9BE-7 12 SHOT HAMMERLESS #1

LOT 4 12-shot hammerless double-action revolver; 25 center fire caliber; nickel plated with checkered rosewood grips; Belgium proof; only marking is the word hammerless marked on top of frame; interior and exterior parts numbered 1 and 6; the revolver measures 7-1/2” overall with 2-3/4” barrel group and 12-shot cylinder; a very unusual revolver of a European design. Est.: $800-$1,600.

SOLD: $100.00

Lot # 5

9AC-4 WELLS FARGO LOT OF PW

LOT 5 Lot of interesting paper ephemera consisting of Adams Express Co. money orders, Wells Fargo money orders, bank check of L. A. Hershfield, 1864, from Helena, Mont., showing pioneer with rifle, an old print of the Wells Fargo Express Building in San Francisco. Five pieces total. All in good condition showing normal aging. The Wells Fargo draft is for $50 in gold, dated 1868, and shows a canceled 2-cent stamp marked For Gold Coin. A good lot for the Express collector. Est.: $150-$300.

SOLD: $625.00

Lot # 6

8IV-11 SM RANDALL

LOT 6 Randall sheath knife with 4” blade, stag grip, 8-1/2” overall, marked Randall, Made Orlando, Fla., original name Sandy engraved on right side of blade. The original Randall-made sheath is included. The knife is in very good to near fine condition showing some sharpening and minor cleaning, near excellent scales. The leather scabbard is very good+ showing some carry and wear. Interesting history on owner who carried it in Vietnam, to successful buyer. Est.: $800-$1,600.

SOLD: $900.00

Lot # 7

8MW-62 STEVENS CRACKSHOT

LOT 7 Stevens Crackshot .22 cal. falling block rifle with 21-1/2” half-round half-octagon factory barrel mounted with Lyman tang sight and breech type front sight showing British proofs. The rifle is fine to excellent original condition showing 98%-99%+ original blue, approximately 95%-98% bright original case hardening just starting to drift to silver. The stocks are fine to excellent with just some minor storage and handling marks. The original Steven favorite buttplate is retained. The action is crisp; the bore excellent. The hammer and breech lock show 95%-98%+ original blue with just some slight loss from operating at the edges. Est.:

SOLD: $1,550.00

Lot # 8

9BE-1 MULTI SHOT PINFIRE

LOT 8 French 20-shot, 8-mm pin fire revolver; approximately 10-3/4” overall with nearly 6” barrel group with barrels mounted over/under; shows approximately 30-50% old silver finish which is drifting and some erosion and pitting where the silver has lifted; the checkered wood grips are good with some small losses and even wear; the action is working and the metal shows some light cleaning. Est.: $750-$1,500.

SOLD: $1,600.00

Lot # 9

9BE-8 BELGIAN 16 SHOT

LOT 9 Rare, possibly unique 16-shot, .22 caliber, double-action revolver marked on the top strap in two lines “manufre D’Armes’ and “HDE Liege”, serial #484; the revolver remains in fine to near excellent condition with 95-98% original blue on the barrel; 75-80% drifting original blue on the cylinder; the frame shows 85-95% bright rainbow case hardening; the checkered hardwood, possibly ebony grips, are fine to near excellent; the trigger guard shows 70% drifting original blue; the small parts and springs show considerable original finish; the action is tight; the markings crisp and generally near excellent overall; a very interesting and odd revolver. Est.: $800-$1,600.

SOLD: $100.00

Lot # 10

9SC-3 CIVIL WAR OATH OF ALLEG

LOT 10 Document entitled Oath of Allegiance, Office of Provost Marshal, dated May 29, 1865, #334, stating Thomas Christopher of Sitzen of Middlesex County, GA or LA, swears his allegiance to the United States and swears to abide faithfully in all proclamations of the president in reference to the slaves, etc. A well-written document in good condition that is very interesting and researchable. Est.: $150-300.

SOLD: $1,000.00

Lot # 11

9BE-38 SLOCUM SLIDING SLEEVE #8317

LOT 11 Slocum sliding sleeve revolver manufactured by the Brooklyn Arms Company; patent April 14, 1863 in good to very good condition; showing traces of original blue finish drifting to brown patina on barrel and cylinder; the frame shows 75-85% thick original silver plate; the varnished hardwood probably rosewood grips are very good with some crazing to the varnish and minor wear; the action is good; the hammer shows considerable case hardening; the original sleeves and extractor are retained; serial #8317. Est.: $700-$1,400. $300-$600.

SOLD: $1,000.00

Lot # 12

9BE-49 APACHE W/ IVORY

LOT 12 Pinfire Apache-style fist pistol, approx. 7mm, 6 shot, engraved with ivory grips, Belgian proofed, #NSNV. The pistol remains in very good original condition showing 75%-85% original blue on barrel, some scattered light erosion and pin prick pitting just starting. The frame, hammer and balance of metal surfaces show their satin grey or bright polish which is just starting to dull and age naturally. The ivory grips are very good with some yellowing, slight age cracks and just normal patina. The original ejector rod is screwed into the butt. Action good and generally crisp overall. Est.: $600-$1,200.

SOLD: $800.00

Lot # 13

9BE-42 ROBBINS & LAWRENCE

LOT 13 Robbins and Lawrence .28 cal., 5 shot pepperbox pistol, #1800, in very good condition showing 50%-70% original brown on barrel, frame drifted to patina, grips very good+ with a couple of small losses; bright blue on small parts, crisp action, sharp markings, generally very good overall. Est.: $1,000-$2,000

SOLD: $3,500.00

Lot # 14

9BE-41 REM ZIG-ZAG

LOT 14 Remington zigzag five-shot, .22 caliber ring-triggered Derringer; serial #202; in very good original condition; the Derringer shows 30-50% original thinning and toning blue finish; good markings on side of frame; good gutta percha grips; these unusual and early Remington Derringers are seldom encountered for sale and this one is far better than average condition. Est.: $2,500-$4,000.

SOLD: $300.00

Lot # 15

9AC-9 IND WAR MED

LOT 15 Rare veteran’s badge for veteran of Black Hawk Indian War. The badge and ribbon are in good to very good condition. The ribbon shows some slight fraying but generally good condition overall. The Black Hawk Indian War was fought in 1832. Est.: $400-$800.

SOLD: $900.00

Lot # 16

9BE-168 QUACKENBUSH

LOT 16 Scarce Quackenbush bicycle rifle circa 1900 marked “HM Quackenbush Herkimer NY USA”; the gun shows approximately 12” barrel and is 15-3/4” overall with the stock infolded; the skeletonized stock is mounted in a bracket on the right side of the frame and the pistol remains in fine to near excellent condition showing 97-99% bright original finish, bright nitre blue finish on trigger, small parts and springs, the block shows 90% toned original case hardening; these bicycle-type pistols were quite scarce and made to be carried along while traveling on a bicycle. Est.: $400-$800

SOLD: $500.00

Lot # 17

9BE-32 HJ HALE #150

LOT 17 An underhammer percussion pistol signed “H. J. Hale” and marked “Warranted Cast Steel”. Pistol measures approx. 10” overall with 6” half round to octagon medium weight barrel of approx. .31 caliber with rifled bore. The pistol remains in good to very good original condition showing a light brown patina finish, some scattered light erosion and minor pin prick pitting; the wood grips are at least very good with some minor losses and slight imperfections; the brass trim shows a deep patina. Est.: $400-$800.

SOLD: $2,250.00

Lot # 18

9BE-182 JAMES REID LOT

LOT 18 Lot of memorabilia pertaining to James Reid, manufacturer of Reid Knuckleduster pistols including his wedding certificate, latch to factory door and other Reid memorabilia obtained by Chuck Grimes from descendants all relating to Reid’s Catskill factory. Est.: $500-$1,000.

SOLD: $200.00

Lot # 19

9AC-8 PHOTO FLYS GALLERY

LOT 19 Original 19th century photograph of young boy on photographer’s gold-embossed card, Fly’s Gallery, Tombstone, A.T. (for Arizona Territory). The image is in good to very fine condition. This Lobby Card is in remarkable condition. Fly’s Gallery of Photography, operated by Camillus “Buck” Sidney Fly, was right in the heart of Tombstone and actually was next door to the shootout at the O.K. Corral. From the style of the boy’s dress and the chair he is leaning on, we would guess the image to be about the 1870s. Est.: $300-$500.

SOLD: $2,000.00

Lot # 20

9BE-171 PINFIRE

LOT 20 24-shot Metraileuse revolver in approximately 11.4 mm, serial #6, with bracket mount; these French revolvers are of heavy construction and measure approximately 16-1/2” from end of frame to tip of barrel; barrel is approximately 9-1/2” and weigh almost seven pounds; the condition is good with a brown patina finish, some light to moderate scattered erosion and pinprick pitting and some slightly heavier pitting on the front of the cylinders; the pistol shows a large ring at the front of the trigger where it could be fired from a lanyard; many ideas as to the use of these oddity revolvers has been put forth by collectors and authors and the most reasonable is they were made to be mounted on the bow of a small motor craft or could be fired by lanyard when mounted at top of a trench or wall. Est.: $1,500-$3,000.

SOLD: $700.00

Lot # 21

9CG-4 LG CARVED BRIT HORN

LOT 21 Large powder horn measuring approximately 18” across the curve and nearly 11” in circumference. The horn is finely scrimshawed with Scottish motifs showing 42nd regiment, G. R and crown with British crests, classic Greek and Roman heads, strands of arms, thistles and other European motifs including portrait of George III. The horn is mounted with a fancy brass work band, which is typical Victorian in its styling and nicely engraved with scrollwork. There is a number 18 on the center plaque indicating an issue number or reporting number of some type. The horn retains its original wood plug and spout. The bottom of the horn is decorated with small brass tacks. The horn is in good to very good condition, and we would date it to early to mid 19th Century. There are some slight nicks and small areas of typical horn-type losses. A very impressive, large powder horn. Est.: $750-$1,500.

SOLD: $500.00

Lot # 22

8JD-2 PAIR BEADED GUANTLETS

LOT 22 Pair of nicely beaded gauntlets with fringe showing floral and cross motif, multi-colored beads including greasy yellow, circa 1890-1910, showing trade cloth piping. Gloves measure approximately 15” from end to end, and are for a good size man’s hand. The condition is good to very good. The tops of the gloves are much older than the bottom portion, which appears to have been added later. An attractive set with exceptionally good beadwork. Est.: $400-$800.

SOLD: $700.00

Lot # 23

MAP-21 32 AUTO CHILEAN POLICE

LOT 23 Early Ortgies' Patent by DWM, .32 cal. automatic pistol, #400, with Chilean National Crest stamped on right side, no slide marking just DWM in script on left with German commercial proofs. The pistol is mounted with original checkered wood stocks and has been restored to excellent condition by an excellent gunsmith. Approximately 99%+ of the restored finish remains. Est.: $800-1,600.horn-type losses. A very impressive, large powder horn. Est.: $750-$1,500.

SOLD: $600.00

Lot # 24

MAP-14 ALL METAL AIR GUN

LOT 24 Air gun walking stick, marked patent pending 1881. The gun measures approximately 37” from grip to tip and approximately .44 cal. smooth bore. The gun is of steel construction with copper brazing, fitted with sights and was originally fed through a reservoir in the stock, which was charged by a pump. A key mechanism similar to a clock key cocked the gun and exposed a button trigger, which popped out when cocked. The condition is fair, showing a gray steel patina finish with scattered light to moderate erosion and pinprick pitting, and probably was either originally painted or covered in leather. An interesting air gun cane. Est.: $500-$1,000.

SOLD: $1,100.00

Lot # 25

8LW-53 ASTON 1851

LOT 25 U.S. Model 1842 Aston .54 cal. percussion single shot U.S. military-issue horse pistol dated 1851, in very good original condition. The barrel and lock show their original arsenal bright with some slight staining, minor erosion and some light to moderate pitting developing around the breech area at the rear of the barrel. The metal surfaces are generally very good+. The stock is very good+ to near fine showing two sharp cartouches on left side, small inspection stamp and generally very good+ to near fine wood with just one small chip from bottom edge beneath lock and some other small imperfections. The breech area shows a full complement of military inspections and the tang is also dated 1851. The swivel ramrod is completely original and the brass mounts show a light patina. An exceptional Aston pistol with crisp inspector’s cartouches. Est.: $1,000-$2,000.

Important Firearms Auction - Session 1 of 4