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SOLD: $200.00
Lot # 1
Lot Of Assorted Indonesian And South Seas Edged Weapons
Comprising: 1) Parang Nabur with engraved 20-inch blade and figural hilt with clam guard. No scabbard. 2) Indigenous Philippine Knife with 18-inch engraved and waisted blade, figural wooden grip and circular wooden guard. 3) Unmarked Indonesian fighting knife with spiral carved horn grip. 15 1/2-inches long.
Condition: All are good with age wear, pitting and patina.
Estimate: 300 - 400
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SOLD: $100.00
Lot # 2
Lot Of Seven Assorted Ethnographic Knives And Machetes
Comprising: 1) Two Indonesian tourist knives with brown leather scabbards. 2) U.S. Army Machete by Collins & Co. Dated 1945. No scabbard. 3) Unmarked large butcher knife. Wooden scales. 4) Unmarked handcrafted "D" guard Bowie knife. Leather scales. 5) Latin American machete with tooled and fringed leather sheath. 6) Philippine tourist knife. Wooden sheath.
Condition: All are good to very good with scattered wear and patina.
Estimate: 100 - 150
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SOLD: $200.00
Lot # 3
Lot Of Four Miscellaneous Edged Weapons, A Powder Horn And A Wood Knife Sheath
Bolo style knife with wood scabbard, length 16-inches. Samurai sword and scabbard, length, 27 1/4-inches. Knife with steel scabbard embossed "M.V.S.N." length 13-inches. Dagger with cast bronze hilt, length 13 1/4-inches. Powderhorn with minor decoration at nozzle, length 14-inches. Wood sheath, 12 3/4-inches,
Condition: Fair to good.
Estimate: 150 - 250
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SOLD: $200.00
Lot # 4
Lot Of Assorted Philippine Edged Weapons
Comprising: 1) Philippine Kris with scabbard. 2) Indonesian Klewang. No scabbard. 3) Balinese Kris. No scabbard.
Condition: All showing heavy wear and age patina.
Estimate: 300 - 350
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SOLD: $50.00
Lot # 5
Lot Of Two Burmese Dhas
Comprising: 1) 23-inch blade with cryptic markings. Aluminum crossguard with stamped symbols. Brass ferrule. Straw-wrapped circular grip. Straw-wrapped wooden scabbard with brass mountings. Red cotton cord hanger. 2) Another of similar form but having a lathed wooden grip and wooden scabbard with straw bindings and red cotton cord hanger.
Condition: Both are good to very good with scattered wear and patina. Crack in grip of #2. Hanger cords worn and frayed at ends.
Estimate: 100 - 125
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SOLD: $75.00
Lot # 6
Tourist Grade Contemporary Ethnographic Sectional Hardwood Blowgun And Quiver From Borneo
The contemporary sectional blowgun of dark hardwood, carved in the form of a dragon and having a separate bone quiver of darts suspended from beneath. Overall length: 33 1/2-inches.
Condition: Very good with minor handling wear and blemishes.
Estimate: 150 - 250
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SOLD: $100.00
Lot # 7
Lot Of Eight Ethnographic Edged Weapons
Kris with carved hilt and plain wood sheath. Clipped point blade knife with D-guard and horsehead pommel. Double-edged spear tip with woven trim on socket. Kris with chiseled blade and carved hardwood grip. Spearpoint dagger with wood grip, partial wire wrapping. Kris with bag-shaped wood grip. Gurkha knife with scabbard and two accessory knives. Slender bladed bone-pommel dagger with leather-wrapped sheath secured by wire.
Condition: Fair to good.
Estimate: 200 - 300
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SOLD: $125.00
Lot # 8
Lof Of Five Ethnographic Edged Weapons
Kris with carved grip and portion of scabbard. Sheath for Kris. Oriental bolo knife with wood sheath. Short sword with pierced carved handle, grip and its wood sheath with silver and brass wrappings. Large Kris with wire-wrapped grip and wood scabbard.
Condition: Fair to good.
Estimate: 200 - 300
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SOLD: $300.00
Lot # 9
Indian Jambiya
7 1/2-inch curved blade with single median ridge and base with silver inlaid floral scrolls. Silver niello steel grip with floral scroll motifs. Fabric-covered wooden scabbard.
Condition: Very good to excellent. Blade showing light wear and patina. Grip with age patina. Scabbard with heavy wear to fabric.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $300.00
Lot # 10
Katar
9-inch double-edge blade of traditional form with three median ridges. Double bar grip with plain languets. No markings.
Condition: Very good. Blade sharpened and showing grey patina.
Estimate: 500 - 700
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SOLD: $225.00
Lot # 11
Lot Of Two Edged Weapons
Comprising: 1) Russian kindjal. 10 5/8-inch blade with central fuller. Wooden handle with silver escutcheons mounted with turquoise stones. Leather-covered wooden scabbard with engraved silver mounts set with turquoise stones. Top mount with marking: KABKA 3. 2) Indian Kindjal. 7 1/2-inch blade. Ricasso with gold-inlaid wire inlay. Brass floral chased metal hilt with reverse mounted with turquoise and red coral stones. Scabbard decorated en suite.
Condition: Very good with scattered wear and light patina.
Estimate: 500 - 700
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SOLD: $175.00
Lot # 12
Small Silver Mounted Kindjal With Scabbard
Silver niello mounted steel, with 4-inch spearpoint double edge blade embellished with native inscription and with double line borders, both sides. Silver decoration profuse on all sides of hilt, as well as on both sides of scabbard, with teardrop tip. Overall length of kindjal, 6 3/4-inches.
Condition: Fine. Silver bright against black background.
Estimate: 300 - 350
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SOLD: $200.00
Lot # 13
Small Faux Jewel-mounted Jambiya
4 3/16-inch curved double-edged blade, marked "Made in Syria." Hilt colorfully mounted in mother-of-pearl, brass, bone and other materials, including faux jewels. Overall length, 8-inches. Scabbard of silver-damascened decorated steel.
Condition: Very good.
Estimate: 300 - 350
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SOLD: $325.00
Lot # 14
Rare Presentation Kukri With Scabbard
11-inch blade of traditional form, the back edge with presentation inscription reading: To Charles Ellis Hay Erskine From The Maharaja of Balrampur. Ivory grip. Contained in original green velvet-covered scabbard with floral engraved silver mounts.
Condition: Very good. Blade sharpened and showing wear and patina. Scabbard with wear and age patina.
Estimate: 700 - 1000
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SOLD: $900.00
Lot # 16
Indo-persian Jambiya
9 1/2-inch curved blade with median ridge and ricasso engraved with lion motifs. Finely carved ivory grip with Islamic poems and figural motifs. Embossed leather covered wooden sheath with sheet metal tip.
Condition: Very good with light wear and age patina.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $50.00
Lot # 17
Indonesian Dao
10-inch cleaver style blade with red and yellow rattan wrapped wooden handle with dyed horsehair drop.
Condition: Good. Blade showing wear and pitting. Grip and handle with age wear and patina.
Estimate: 100 - 150
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SOLD: $400.00
Lot # 18
East Indian Gazelle Head Presentation Axec.1800s
Having an octagonal damascus steel handle with five ribbed bands. and cone-shaped pommel. The axe head in the shape of a gazelle with head lowered. The blade engraved with scenes of tigers pursuing female deers. Length: 22 1/4-inche long.
Condition: Good. Metal showing age wear and patina. One horn missing.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $225.00
Lot # 19
Danish Hand Axe Believed Of Viking Era
Forged iron head measuring 6 5/8-inch high and 2 3/16-inches at widest point, with eyelet securing 24-inch long round wood handle.
Condition: Axe head in dug-up condition, with brown patina, pitting. Handle a later replacement and inserted as display vehicle.
Estimate: 500 - 700
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SOLD: $300.00
Lot # 20
Gold-inlaid Persian Double-bladed Parade Axec. 1750
The Persian axe with double crescent-shaped blades acid-etched then koftgari inlaid with floral scrolls with silver and gold-inlaid decoration. Replacement wooden haft. Overall length: 29-inches.
Condition: Good to very good with wear, age patina and minor losses to inlay.
Estimate: 300 - 500
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SOLD: $200.00
Lot # 21
Spanish Hand Axe Of Iron With Wood Handle
Forged iron head measuring 5 7/8-inch high and 2 15/16-inches at widest point, with eyelet securing 21 1/4-inch long round wood handle. Left side of head stamped with sunburst and spurred reverse S markings.
Condition: Good to very good. Pitting, nicks and mars on iron head. Handle rough-finished and a later replacement.
Estimate: 250 - 350
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SOLD: $200.00
Lot # 22
Turkish Yataghan
23-inch blade of traditional form, the center portion with engraved Turkish inscription. The base with chased metal floral overlays. Ivory grip scales with chased brass bolsters and gripstap. No scabbard,
Condition: Good. Blade with wear and dark age patina. Left grip scale cracked and needing repair.
Estimate: 300 - 400
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SOLD: $275.00
Lot # 23
Lot Of Three Thailand Military Daggers
Each with unmarked 10-inch blades, all with wire-wrapped fishskin grips electroplated mountings and elephant head pommels. One example with chrome-plated hilt and fittings. One example with black leather covered steel scabbard, two with plated scabbards.
Condition: All examples are excellent to mint. Two examples still remain in cellophane wrappers.
Estimate: 250 - 350
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SOLD: $350.00
Lot # 24
Lot Of Three Thailand Military Daggers
All three with unmarked 10-inch blades. All with wire-wrapped fishskin grips with gold-plated fittings and elephant head pommels. Black leather covered scabbards with gold-plated mountings.
Condition: All are excellent to mint, probably unissued, still contained in original cellophane wrappers.
Estimate: 250 - 350
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SOLD: $175.00
Lot # 25
Lot Of Two Antique Daggers And Three Folding Knives
Comprising: 1) African Jambiya. Blade of traditional form with median ridge and base engraved with panthers and stags in combat. One-piece horn grip. 2) Unmarked Antique Hawkbill folding knife. Horn scales. 3) Unmarked African Dagger. 12 3/4-inch unmarked straight blade of triangular section. Carved horn crossguard and octagonal grip. 4) Antique straight razor marked: Eximious/Cast Steel. Wooden handle. 5) Small hawkbill pocket knife with horn scales.
Condition: All showing age wear and patina. Grips have fine cracks and age checking.
Estimate: 300 - 350
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SOLD: $25.00
Lot # 26
Lot Of Four Miscellaneous Edged Weapons And Parts
Oriental blade with US military knife scabbard. Three wood edged weapon sheaths. Two carved horn dagger grips.
Condition: Fair to good.
Estimate: 50 - 75
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SOLD: $600.00
Lot # 27
19th Century External Lock Euprouvette
Steel parts, without markings. Wood stock. Overall length, 8 1/4-inches.
Condition: Good. Gray patina to steel, with pitting. Stock cleaned, or replacement.
Estimate: 800 - 1200
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SOLD: $500.00
Lot # 28
Middle Eastern Miquelet Trade Pistol With Silver And Brass Mountings
.62 caliber. 14 1/4-inch barrel with silver decoration. Embossed brass mountings with engraved sheet steel reinforcements to side of wood stock forward of lock.
Condition: Good. Rust, pitting and patina on steel parts. Stock with chips and wear.
Estimate: 300 - 500
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SOLD: $425.00
Lot # 29
Cossack Miquelet Pistol With Leather-veneered Wood Stock
.58 caliber. 13 1/8-inch round smoothbore barrel with octagon contoured breech. Leather veneer to wood stock, steel ball trigger, barrel bands and lanyard ring.
Condition: Fair. Gray patina to steel, with pitting. Replacement ball butt. Missing screw behind trigger.
Estimate: 800 - 1200
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SOLD: $500.00
Lot # 30
Middle Eastern Rat Tail Miquelet Pistol
.64 caliber smoothbore. 8 5/8-inch round barrel with decorative engraving and octagon contoured breech. 15 7/8-inches overall length. Wood stock sheathed in decorated brass. Steel triggerguard and fore-end band.
Condition: Fair to good. Gray and brown patina to steel, with pitting. Wear, dents.
Estimate: 450 - 550
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SOLD: $600.00
Lot # 31
Middle Eastern Or Albanian Miquelet Pistol
.60 caliber smoothbore 9 3/8-inch round barrel. Engraved decoration on lock and steel mounts. Wood stock sheathed in decorated brass.
Condition: Fair. Steel brown and with pitting and patina. Brass worn and with patina. Wood worn and with loss at muzzle. Mechanism needs adjustment to function properly.
Estimate: 500 - 600
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SOLD: $225.00
Lot # 32
North African Snaphaunce Rifle
.45 caliber, 35 5/8-inch part round/part octagonal barrel with four crudely engraved brass and steel capuccines. Obscure gunmaker proofs at breech. Unmarked miquelet lock mechanism. Walnut stock with bone inlays and steel furniture. Crudely engraved brass triggerguard. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Fair to good. Metal with grey patina and scattered pitting overall. Some inlays missing or broken. Lock needing repair. Wood with wear and minor dents and bruises.
Estimate: 600 - 700
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SOLD: $175.00
Lot # 33
Lot Of Two Polearm Heads
Comprising: 1) Unmarked iron lance head. 12-inch spearpoint with 13 1/2-inch socket with molded band. 2) Three-tine iron trident with socket base. Blade engraved with floral motifs. Length overall: 20 3/4-inches.
Condition: Both showing heavy wear and age patina.
Estimate: 300 - 350
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SOLD: $200.00
Lot # 34
Lot Of Four Assorted Reproduction Swords
Comprising one cavalry broadsword and three swept hilt rapiers. All have leather scabbards. One example with brass hilt. All are Indian or Chinese imports.
Condition: All are very good to excellent with light to moderate wear present.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $225.00
Lot # 35
Lot Of Five Assorted Reproduction Medieval, Renaissance And Fantasy Swords
Comprising two medieval broadswords, one with faux jewels, one brass swept hilt rapier, one small sword and one mameluke. Four examples with scabbards. Small sword missing scabbard. All are Indian or Chinese imports.
Condition: All are very good to excellent with light wear present.
Estimate: 500 - 700
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SOLD: $175.00
Lot # 36
Lot Of Four Assorted Reproduction Medieval And Renaissance Swords
Comprising two broadswords and two swept hilt rapiers. All four have leather scabbards. All are Indian or Chinese imports.
Condition: Excellent to mint with light storage wear.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $175.00
Lot # 37
Lot Of Four Assorted Reproduction Swords
Comprising one Glasgow style Scottish baskethilt, one Spanish bell cup rapier, and two swept hilt rapiers. The Spanish rapier without a scabbard. All are Spanish, Indian or Chinese imports. Made for tourist or re-enactor trade.
Condition: All are very good to excellent with light wear present.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $175.00
Lot # 38
Lot Of Four Assorted Reproduction Renaissance-style Rapiers
Comprising one bell cup and three swept hilts. All are Indian or Chinese imports. All with leather scabbards.
Condition: All are excellent to mint with slight handling wear in evidence.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $150.00
Lot # 39
Lot Of Four Assorted Reproduction Swords
Comprising four swept hilt rapiers of different designs. One hilt of brass construction. All have leather scabbards. All are Indian or Chinese imports.;
Condition: All are very good to excellent with light storage wear in evidence.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $175.00
Lot # 40
Lot Of Four Assorted Reproduction Swords
Comprising one Scottish baskethilt, one Claymore broadsword, one Pappenheimer rapier and one swept hilt example. Three have scabbards. All are Indian or Chinese imports.
Condition: All are excellent to mint with minor storage wear.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $175.00
Lot # 41
Lot Of 4 Assorted Reproduction Swords
Comprising one Stirling style Scottish baskethilt, one Pappenheimer style and two swept hilt rapiers. All are Indian or Chinese imports.
Condition: All are excellent to mint.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $750.00
Lot # 42
Lot Of Two Antique European Edged Weapons
Comprising: 1) Medieval Dagger. 8 3/4-inch spearpoint blade with flattened median inscribed: INTE DOMEN F 1414. Talasmanic sun image at base of blade. One-piece brass grip with raised figural scenes of men in combat. Ball-shaped pommel. 2) Brass-hilted William & Mary Small Sword. 28 1/2-inch unmarked blade of diamond section with single median fuller. Cast brass hilt with double clam guard with raised images of two sovereigns flanked by cherubs and the initials W R and M R. Imagery repeated on reverse of guard and on ball pommel. One-piece wooden grip. No scabbard.
Condition: 1) Good. Showing heavy wear and age patina with scattered light pitting present. 2) Fair to good. Blade showing dark age patina and minor pitting. Knucklebow broken and missing. Grip lacking wrap and is a probable replacement. No scabbard.
Estimate: 600 - 800
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SOLD: $100.00
Lot # 43
Lot Of Three Reproduction Main Gauche Bucklers
Comprising three tourist import examples from Spain, China and India. Two examples with leather scabbards and wire-wrapped grips.
Condition: All are excellent.
Estimate: 200 - 300
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SOLD: $125.00
Lot # 44
Lot Of Four Reproduction Medieval Style Daggers
Comprising: 1) Late 19th-century reproduction dagger with blade of diamond section, brass inlays and wire-wrapped grip. Iron pommel cap with brass inlays. No scabbard. 2, 3 & 4) All are modern Chinese and Indian import reproduction antique daggers with stainless blades, wire-wrapped grips and leather scabbards.
Condition: 1) Showing wear and age patina. 2,3, & 4) All are excellent to mint.
Estimate: 300 - 400
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SOLD: $225.00
Lot # 45
English Cavalry Saber With Steel Mounts
Markings include crown over R, as well as "l.M.1.R.20." on knuckle guard. "GFA" stamped on one side of ricasso, and crown motif over "Amberg" on opposite side. 30-inch curved blade with deep fuller each side. Steel mounts, with leather-wrapped wood grip.
Condition: Very good, as cleaned. Scattered pitting. Missing wire wrapping on worn leather-covered grip.
Estimate: 400 - 500
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SOLD: $550.00
Lot # 46
Doglock Pistol of Martial Style
.65 caliber smoothbore. 9 3/4-inch round barrel, with various breech markings, including proofmarks, no. 18 and initials H and GG monogram. Touchmark IF stamped on inside surface of lock. Wood stock marked 15 on bottom forward of triggerguard. Brass and steel mountings, including notched steel strap extending from barrel tang back to butt.
Condition: Good. Pitting on steel. Stock with old revarnish, chipping and cracks.
Estimate: 700 - 1000
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SOLD: $650.00
Lot # 47
Belgian Sea Service Flintlock Pistol
.72 caliber. 9 1/8-inch barrel. Crown over B on barrel breech and crown over W on lockplate. Brass mountings. Walnut stock.
Condition: Fair. Considerable wear, dents, pits and marks.
Estimate: 600 - 800
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SOLD: $2,500.00
Lot # 48
Scarce English Officer's Flintlock Pistol by John Prosser, Charing Cross, London
.77 caliber smoothbore, 9-inch tapered steel barrel with top flat marked: Charing Cross -London. Engraved dentate borders at breech. Engraved tang and tang screw. Engraved lockplate marked: PROSSER. Sliding safety. Engraved goose-neck cock. Engraved steel furniture. Swivel ramrod. Raised crossed-diamond checkered walnut stock with narrow ovoid steel pommel cap with engraved screw and escutcheon.
Condition: Good to very good. Metal cleaned and showing grey patina and scattered pitting. Wood very good with a few minor marks present. Action very good.
Notes: Prosser, John, 1770-1820. Maker of boxlock flintlock pistols and officers' flintlock dragoon pistols.
Provenance: Estate of Dr. Daniel J. Robinson
Estimate: 1000 - 1500
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SOLD: $550.00
Lot # 49
Pair Of Box Lock Flintlock Pistols Marked H. Nock, London
.48 caliber, 2 5/8-inch, screw barrels. Walnut grips.
Condition: Fair to good. Rust, pitting and patina. Grips with nicks and wear.
Estimate: 300 - 500
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SOLD: $300.00
Lot # 50
Ketland & Co., London, Screwbarrel Flintlock Pocket Pistol
.46 caliber smoothbore 3 3/8-inch round screwbarrel. "Ketland/& Co" on left side of boxlock, and "London" on right. Proofmarks on bottom of breech. Walnut grip.
Condition: Good. Gray patina and pitting. Nicks and wear. Chipping from grip at juncture with frame.
Estimate: 300 - 350
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SOLD: $650.00
Lot # 51
19th Century Flintlock Euprouvette, French Or Belgian
Steel parts and mounts, with markings engraved on one side of ratcheted steel wheel from 1 to 15. Plain walnut stock. Overall length, 8 1/2-inches.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina to steel, with pitting. Light nicks.
Estimate: 500 - 700
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SOLD: $300.00
Lot # 52
English Martial Percussion Pistol With Tower Markings
.72 caliber smoothbore with 7 5/8-inch round barrel, with proof markings on breech. "Tower" and crown on lockplate. Walnut stock with brass mounts.
Condition: Fair. Gray patina, pitting to steel. Lock needs repair. Nipple broken, and barrel and stock shortened. Stock with old revarnish and cracks. Missing ramrod.
Estimate: 350 - 450
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SOLD: $175.00
Lot # 53
Replica Tower Flintlock Service Pistol Of Italian Manufacture
Serial no. 1263, .68 caliber flintlock. 9-inch round barrel, including Italian markings and serial number. Brass mountings. Varnished walnut fullstock.
Condition: Good. Steel with pitting, rust and patina. Stock with nicks and dents.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $900.00
Lot # 54
London Pistol Company Pocket Model Percussion Revolver
Serial no. 1406. 4-inch barrel. 5-shot cylinder with stagecoach holdup roll scene. Scroll engraved frame with stippled background. Varnished walnut grips.
Condition: Good. Gray patina, with pitting. Grips revarnished, worn and with nicks and mars.
Provenance: Estate of Dr. Daniel J. Robinson
Estimate: 500 - 700
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SOLD: $500.00
Lot # 55
French 19th Century Crossbow Marked By Genetier
(Photo in catalog shows additional item which is not part of the lot.) Steel bow measuring 31 1/4-inches, the varnished hardwood stock 30 5/8-inches, the right side of butt with oval maker's stamp including "Genetier Jn" and reference to D'Arbalettes and Loire. Steel sight and trigger release, with bone peg as catch when bowstring in position for firing.
Condition: Good to very good. Missing bowstring.
Estimate: 700 - 1000
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SOLD: $150.00
Lot # 56
Lot Of European Crossbow With Barrel, Three Gun Stocks, And Cleaning Rod
19th century crossbow with smoothbore steel barrel, two carved stocks for side-by-side double shotguns, and stock with lock for single shot flintlock. Accompanied by two pieces from sectionalized wood cleaning rod.
Condition: Fair to good. Two of gunstocks with locks and three with triggers and triggerguards.
Estimate: 300 - 400
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SOLD: $700.00
Lot # 57
French Military Flintlock Pistol Marked Libreville
.70 caliber smoothbore 9 1/16-inch round barrel. Lock with "Libreville" marking. Steel mountings to oil-finished walnut stock. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Fair. Steel with gray patina, extensive pitting and rust. Missing hammer. Stock with wear, wormholes, cracks and mars.
Estimate: 300 - 500
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SOLD: $1,100.00
Lot # 58
French Military Flintlock Pistol Marked Iovrion And Dated 1773
.70 caliber smoothbore 9 1/4-inch round barrel, the breech markings including date "1773" on tang. Lock with crown motif over initials and "Iovrion." Brass mountings to oil-finished walnut stock. Steel ramrod.
Condition:
Fair to good. Pitted steel parts. Old replacement hammer, likely from period of use. Patina and marks to brass. Stock with mars, cracks at wrist and chips from forward of lock and at butt.
Estimate: 500 - 800
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SOLD: $950.00
Lot # 59
French Model 1777 St. Etienne Flintlock Service Pistol
.69 caliber smoothbore, 7 1/2-inch round barrel, marked 85. "St. Etienne" engraved beneath hammer, with crown motif forward of hammer on brass frame. Walnut stock with partially decipherable marking on right side of grip. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Fair to good. Pitted steel. Missing hammer screw, and hammer will not cock. Stock with nicks, mars and wear.
Estimate: 700 - 1000
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SOLD: $600.00
Lot # 60
French Model 1777 St. Etienne Service Pistol, Converted To Percussion
.69 caliber smoothbore, 7 1/2-inch round barrel, with partially discernible markings, including "8." Engraved "St. Etienne" beneath percussion hammer, with crown over L forward of hammer on brass frame. Walnut stock with partially decipherable marking including "1780" on right side of grip. "PD" carved lightly on left side of stock. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Fair. Brown and gray patina to steel, with pitting and mars. Stock worn and with marks, and chipping. Replacement ramrod. Paint needs to be cleaned off lock, barrel and ramrod.
Estimate: 700 - 1000
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SOLD: $400.00
Lot # 61
Boxlock Flintlock Pocket Pistol Marked Jean Rainkein
.55 caliber smoothbore, with 4-inch round barrel. Engraved boxlock with "Jean" on left side and "Rainkein" on right, each within decorative oval borders. Triggerguard and upper and lower tangs engraved to match. Bright finish to steel. Varnished walnut bag shape grip.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina, light surface pitting. Grip with 95% varnish, light wear and marks. Touch hole in pan purposely plugged.
Estimate: 500 - 700
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SOLD: $650.00
Lot # 62
French Charleville Flintlock Military Pistol
.70 caliber, 8-inch barrel. Faceted breech dated: 1806. French proofs. Lock marked: Manuftd ???/Charleville. Walnut stock with brass furniture. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Fair. Metal chemically cleaned, showing heavy wear and pitting overall.
Provenance: Estate of Dr. Daniel J. Robinson
Estimate: 500 - 700
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SOLD: $600.00
Lot # 63
French Model 1809 Flintlock Military Pistol, With Dated Breech
.70 caliber 7 7/8-inch smoothbore barrel, the tang marked "Mle an 9." Barrel breech with script B marking and 1809 date. Crown over P motif on various parts. Brass mountings to oil-stained walnut half-stock, various markings include "C.B. 1809." Steel ramrod.
Condition: Good. Gray patina to steel, with pitting. Replacement lock. Mellow patina to brass. Stock with cracks, mars, nicks and wear.
Estimate: 500 - 800
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SOLD: $700.00
Lot # 64
Charleville Model 1809 Flintlock Military Pistol
.70 caliber 7 7/8-inch smoothbore barrel. Charleville marking on lock. Crown stamping on various parts. Brass mountings to oil-stained walnut half-stock, various markings include circular stamp on left side. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Fair. Gray patina to cleaned steel, with extensive pitting. Missing screw from buttcap to triggerguard. Stock with cracks, breaks, hole drilled through grip, and spot with wood filler.
Estimate: 700 - 1000
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SOLD: $700.00
Lot # 65
Charleville Model 1809 Flintlock Military Pistol, With Dated Breech
.70 caliber 8-inch smoothbore barrel, the tang marked "Mle an 9." Barrel breech includes 1807 date. Charleville marking on lock. Crown stamping on various parts. Brass mountings to oil-stained walnut half-stock, various markings include circular stamp on left side. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Good. Gray and brown patina to steel, with pitting. Top jaw and screw missing from hammer. Stock with mars, wear and chipping.
Estimate: 600 - 800
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SOLD: $900.00
Lot # 66
French Model 1813 Flintlock Military Pistol, With Dated Breech
.70 caliber 7 7/8-inch smoothbore barrel, the tang marked "M an 13." Marking on lockplate includes "St. Etienne" and "S" touchmark. Barrel breech with B marking and 1812 date. Crown over H motif on various parts. Brass mountings to oil-stained walnut half-stock, various markings include "A. Menard" left side and "P.B. 1812" on right. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Very good. Brown patina to steel, with pitting, wear. Brass mellow patina and with nicks and mars. Stock with nicks, mars and wear, and old varnish. Small hole drilled in left side of stock at wrist.
Estimate: 700 - 1000
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SOLD: $1,100.00
Lot # 67
French Model 1813 Flintlock Military Pistol
.70 caliber 7 7/8-inch smoothbore barrel, the tang marked "M an 13." Marking on lockplate includes "St. Etienne" and "C" touchmark. Crown over G motif on some parts. Brass mountings to oil-stained walnut half-stock. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Good. Gray patina with pitting. Spots rust. Stock with old revarnish, nicks and wear.
Estimate: 900 - 1200
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SOLD: $850.00
Lot # 68
French Percussion Pistol Marked Chatellerault On Lock
.60 caliber with micro-rifled 5 1/8-inch part round, part octagon barrel. Dated 1848 on barrel breech. Walnut stock with steel mountings, including compartment in butt.
Condition: Good. Gray patina, with rust and pitting. Stock with wear and marks.
Estimate: 300 - 500
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SOLD: $300.00
Lot # 69
European Percussion Traveling Pistol
.54 caliber smoothbore octagonal 8 1/2-inch patent breech barrel. Light engraving on lock and steel triggerguard. Checkered walnut stock.
Condition: Fair. Gray patina to steel, with pitting. Old revarnish to stock with nicks, wear, chips and cracks. Replacement ramrod.
Estimate: 500 - 700
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SOLD: $400.00
Lot # 70
French Single Shot Percussion Pistol Signed By Rougier Laine, St. Etienne
.62 caliber. 7 1/2-inch smoothbore barrel, top of the breech with engraved stand of arms, drum and flags motif. Lock signed "Rougier Laine/a St. Etienne." Steel mountings with birdshead decoration on buttcap. Relief carved walnut fullstock with wood ramrod. Stamped behind carving adjacent to upper tang with "E P U7" and sword with liberty cap on tip.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina to steel, with light pitting. Stains on hammer. Mounts and stock cleaned. Mechanism needs adjustment.
Provenance: Estate of Dr. Daniel J. Robinson
Estimate: 500 - 700
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SOLD: $425.00
Lot # 71
French Percussion Pistol Made At Chatellerault Government Arsenal
.63 caliber smoothbore, with 5 1/8-inch barrel dated 1842 on tang. Steel mountings and walnut half-stock. Circular arsenal mark on left side of stock.
Condition: Fair to good. Gray patina, extensive pitting to steel. Stock worn and cleaned.
Estimate: 400 - 500
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SOLD: $475.00
Lot # 72
French Percussion Pistol By Marchand, Conversion From Flintlock
.58 caliber smoothbore 9 5/8-inch barrel, with flat barrel top from tang to blade front sight. Remnants of Marchand marking on breech, as well as gold damascene decoration. Lockplate engraved "A Marchand/a Orleans." Steel mountings, including engraved sideplate with game scene of two dogs pursuing two stags. Full-stock with relief carving.
Condition: Fair to good. Gray patina to steel, pitting, some re-engraving on buttcap. Lock needs repair. Stock with repairs, cracks, missing pieces and wear. Replacement ramrod. Missing screw in sideplate.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $400.00
Lot # 73
French Or Belgian Martial Single Shot Percussion Pistol
.70 caliber, 8-inch barrel, no visible maker or proof markings. Brass mountings. Walnut stock. Lanyard ring on butt.
Condition: Good. Gray patina to steel, with pitting. Stock worn. Missing ramrod.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $500.00
Lot # 74
French Flintlock Pistol By Maubeuge Armory
.62 caliber smoothbore, 5-inch round barrel, lock with "Maubeuge" markings including "M." Bright steel mountings. Walnut stock.
Condition: Good. Scattered pitting, cracks on worn stock. Replacement hammer, frizzen and frizzen spring. Lock needs repair.
Estimate: 700 - 1000
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SOLD: $950.00
Lot # 75
French Military Flintlock Pistol Of Charleville Manufacture, Dated 1814
.70 caliber. 7 7/8-inch barrel dated 1814. Walnut stock with brass mountings, the sideplate stamped "Andre" and with crown motif and letter T. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Good. Gray patina to steel, wear and pitting. Revarnish to stock with cracks and repair around lock.
Estimate: 1000 - 1200
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SOLD: $1,200.00
Lot # 76
French Model 1816 Military Flintlock Pistol
.69 caliber smoothbore. 7 7/8-inch round barrel with octagon breech, marked "M 1816" on upper tang. Dated 1819 at breech and with crown over S and fleur-de-lis over P motifs. Lock with various stamps, and marking "Mre Rle/de Mutzig." Brass mountings with various stamps and with steel triggerplate. Markings on walnut stock including circular stamping on left side. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina, with scattered pitting to steel. Stock with light wear and old cleaning. Hammer engages only on full cock.
Estimate: 600 - 900
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SOLD: $550.00
Lot # 77
Unmarked French Flintlock Pocket Pistol
.48 caliber smoothbore. 3 1/4-inch part round, part octagon barrel, with stamped decoration at breech. Steel mountings. Walnut stock. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Good. Gray patina to steel, with pitting, mars. Mechanism needs adjustment. Replacement hammer. Stock cleaned.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500
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SOLD: $650.00
Lot # 78
French Model 1822 Military Pistol Converted To Percussion And Dated 1856
.74 caliber smoothbore, 7 7/8-inch barrel with extensive markings at breech. Lock includes "St. Etienne" marking. Brass mountings on walnut stock, with extensive markings on left side. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Good. Gray patina to steel, with pitting. Stock worn and with nicks and mars.
Estimate: 800 - 1200
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SOLD: $225.00
Lot # 79
Belgian Flintlock Pocket Pistol With Brass Frame And Barrel
.44 caliber 3-inch part round, part octagon smoothbore barrel. Brass boxlock and barrel, with walnut grip.
Condition: Fair. Gray patina to steel. Mechanism needs repair. Breaks and mars on grip.
Estimate: 300 - 350
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SOLD: $550.00
Lot # 80
French Or Belgian Single Shot Flintlock Military Pistol
.74 caliber. 6 1/4-inch smoothbore round barrel with illegible marks on left side of breech. Steel mountings. Walnut stock.
Condition: Good. Cleaned. Steel with gray patina and pitting. Stock with light repair, nicks, cracks and chips. Missing ramrod.
Provenance: Estate of Dr. Daniel J. Robinson
Estimate: 500 - 700
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SOLD: $800.00
Lot # 81
Lot Of Two Over-and-under Pocket Pistols
Flintlock screwbarrel pistol of .40 caliber, with wood grips. Marked Warrington and Higham on boxlock frame. Percussion pistol of .41 caliber, finely engraved frame and checkered grip. Silver escutcheon inscribed "T.P.H."
Condition: Fair to good. Rust, pitting and patina. Percussion pistol missing buttcap lid and one of sliding hammer safeties.
Estimate: 250 - 350
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SOLD: $225.00
Lot # 82
Flintlock Boxlock Pocket Pistol With Folding Trigger And Screwbarrel
.54 caliber smoothbore. 2 1/2-inch round screwbarrel. Engraved frame. Silver wire inlay on walnut grip.
Condition: Good. Gray and brown patina to steel, with pitting. Replacement trigger, mechanism needs adjustment or repair. Stock with wear and some wire missing.
Provenance: Estate of Dr. Daniel J. Robinson
Estimate: 250 - 350
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SOLD: $275.00
Lot # 83
Belgian Flintlock Single Shot Pocket Pistol Of Liege Manufacture
.44 caliber. 2 3/8-inch smoothbore barrel. "E/LG/*" proofmark on left side of barrel breech. Checkered walnut grip.
Condition: Good. Gray patina, light pitting. Steel cleaned. Mechanism needs adjustment or repair. Stock with wear and nicks.
Provenance: Estate of Dr. Daniel J. Robinson
Estimate: 300 - 350
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SOLD: $350.00
Lot # 84
Unmarked Flintlock Service Pistol Of Belgian Manufacture
.69 caliber flintlock, 9-inch round barrel without sights. Brass mounts with steel fore-end band. Varnished walnut stock.
Condition: Fair to good. Pitting, wear and rust. Replacement frizzen screw. Missing barrel key escutcheons. Stock with nicks, mars and wear.
Estimate: 250 - 350
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SOLD: $475.00
Lot # 85
French Or Belgian Flintlock Pistol
.72 caliber smoothbore 7 3/16-inch round barrel with octagon breech. Steel mountings with brass pan to steel lock. Oil-finished walnut full-stock. Right side of front barrel band with small stamping "E.M." Steel ramrod.
Condition: Good. Gray patina, with pitting. Stock with nicks, light chipping, wear and old revarnish. Hammer slips from both half and full cock.
Estimate: 600 - 900
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SOLD: $350.00
Lot # 86
French Or Belgian Flintlock Horse Pistol With Dated Barrel 1853
.72 caliber 9 7/8-inch smoothbore barrel, left side of breech stamped "1853." Brass mountings to walnut stock. Buttcap stamped "15/H5/U9," and with steel lanyard ring.
Condition: Fair to good. Some replacement parts including barrel band and hammer. Hammer does not engage half or full cock. Cracks and chipping to stock. Missing ramrod.
Estimate: 700 - 900
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SOLD: $800.00
Lot # 87
French Model 1813 Flintlock Military Pistol
.70 caliber 7 7/8-inch smoothbore barrel, the tang marked "M an 13." Marking on lockplate includes "St. Etienne" and "S" touchmark. Crown over G motif on some parts. Brass mountings to oil-stained walnut half-stock, various markings include "P.G. 1814" on right side.
Condition: Fair to good. Missing hammer and ramrod. Gray patina to steel with pitting and mars. Nicks on mountings and to stock, with wear, mars and chipping.
Estimate: 400 - 500
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SOLD: $650.00
Lot # 88
Brass Frame Boxlock Flintlock Pocket Pistol With Spring Bayonet, By Patrick
.55 caliber 2 15/16-inch round screwbarrel, with spring bayonet on bottom. "Patrick" engraved on left side of frame, within stand-of-flags motif. Checkered walnut grip with oval thumbpiece escutcheon inlay.
Condition: Fair to good. Gray patina to steel, with pitting. Missing bayonet spring, as well as top jaw and screw from hammer, which will not remain at full cock. Grip with nicks and wear and old revarnish.
Estimate: 600 - 800
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SOLD: $200.00
Lot # 89
Unmarked European Single-shot Percussion Pistol
.70 caliber, 5-inch unmarked barrel with faceted breech. Unmarked lockplate. Miquelet-style percussion lock mechanism. Walnut stock. Steel furniture. No ramrod.
Condition: Fair. Metal with dark age patina and scattered light pitting. Wood with wear and bruises. Tang screw and nipple marred. Action functions well.
Provenance: Estate of Dr. Daniel J. Robinson
Estimate: 300 - 400
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SOLD: $1,300.00
Lot # 90
Pair Of Single-shot Percussion Pistols Of Belgian Manufacture With Doghead Carved Butts
.60 caliber. 5 9/16-inch round barrels each with turned muzzle and center barrel band with integral sight. Steel mountings. Barrel marks include "Desaca." Walnut halfstocks carved on butts with doghead motif with shell contour covering back of each head. Steel ramrods.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina, pitting to steel, nicks and file marks. Stocks with wear, nicks, light repairs including to one of doghead butts at nose.
Provenance: Estate of Dr. Daniel J. Robinson
Estimate: 500 - 700
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SOLD: $425.00
Lot # 91
Belgian Boxlock Percussion Pocket Pistol With Folding Bayonet
.48 caliber smoothbore octagon barrel of 4 1/8-inches, the spring bayonet with 2 1/4-inch blade, secured by triggerguard. Liege proofmark on left side of barrel breech. Engraved with checkered and shell motif bag-shaped walnut grip.
Condition: Good. Bright steel, patina and pitting. Old revarnish and wear to stock.
Estimate: 600 - 800
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SOLD: $1,000.00
Lot # 92
Belgian Folding Trigger Pocket Double Action Revolver
Serial no. 4853. 8mm caliber. 2 3/16-inch barrel. Blued with case-hardened frame. Checkered walnut grips.
Condition: Very good. Blue fading. Case-hardening 65%, balance patina and pitting. Wear to grips..
Estimate: 250 - 350
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SOLD: $350.00
Lot # 93
European Single Shot Percussion Pistol With Steel Mountings
.59 caliber. 8 1/16-inch barrel with flat top. Conversion from flintlock. Steel mountings, including pierced sideplate with engraving. Walnut fullstock with light carving. Wood ramrod.
Condition: Fair. Cleaned. Steel with gray patina and scattered deep pitting. Stock with repairs.
Provenance: Estate of Dr. Daniel J. Robinson
Estimate: 300 - 400
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SOLD: $150.00
Lot # 94
Flobert Patent Single Shot Gallery Pistol
Serial no. 172 on bottom of 8-inch octagonal barrel, the top engraved "Flobert Inventeur Bte a Paris." 6mm rimfire breechloader. Steel mountings to varnished walnut stock.
Condition: Good. Gray patina to steel, with pitting. Stock with wear, some paint marks, also on steel. Hammer does not remain at full cock.
Estimate: 300 - 350
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SOLD: $175.00
Lot # 95
Lot Of Flobert Gallery Pistol And Allen & Thurber Pepperbox
Flobert pistol with 9-inch octagon barrel. Fluted varnished wood stock, with steel mounts. Allen & Thurber pepperbox of .36 caliber, 5 shots, with 3-inch barrel cluster and wood grips.
Condition: Fair. Flobert with rust, pitting and patina and bent trigger plate. Pepperbox pitted and refinished, and missing triggerguard.
Estimate: 150 - 250
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SOLD: $300.00
Lot # 96
Lot Of Three 19th Century Belgian Pocket Percussion Pistols
.36 to .44 smoothbore with approximately 2 1/2-inch octagon barrels. Walnut grips.
Condition: Fair. Gray and blue patina, with pitting. Some cleaning and refinish.
Estimate: 300 - 400
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SOLD: $425.00
Lot # 97
Lot Of Three Folding-trigger Screwbarrel Belgian Pocket Percussion Pistols
One .40 caliber, the others .50 caliber, smoothbore. Overall lengths of 5 1/2-, 5 5/8- and 6 3/4-inches. Two pistols with fluted and carved walnut grips with steel buttcaps and Damascus twist barrels. All with scroll engraved frames.
Condition: Good to very good. Mechanisms functioning. Gray patina to steel, with pitting. Wear overall. Larger pistol with more extensive pitting.
Estimate: 300 - 400
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SOLD: $1,200.00
Lot # 98
Lot of Two Unmarked European Holster Pistols, One in Percussion Converted from Flintlock
1) .58 caliber conversion to percussion. 13 3/8-inch smoothbore barrel. Varnished walnut stock with light relief carving. Brass mountings, including floral engraved sideplate and triggerguard. Grotesque motif on buttcap. Wood ramrod with steel finial. 2) 18th century holster pistol with brass mountings and missing flint lock. .72 caliber, 12 3/8-inch smoothbore barrel with octagonal breech. Brass mountings, the walnut stock with light relief carving and with "B.V" carved on bottom forward of triggerguard.
Condition:
Fair. 1) Steel of brown and gray patina, with pitting, rust. Hammer does not engage at full cock. Stock with old revarnish, worn and with nicks and mars. 2) Fair. Gray patina, pitting to barrel. Wear, cracks in stock. Associated ramrod. Missing lock.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500
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SOLD: $350.00
Lot # 99
French Or Belgian Double Barrel Percussion Pistol, Conversion From Flintlock
.54 caliber smoothbore. 5 1/2-inch side-by-side percussion barrels, with stamped and gilt decoration. Steel mountings to walnut stock, with finely executed silver wire scroll inlay on top. Acorn finial to front tang of triggerguard.
Condition: Good. Brown patina to steel, with pitting, marks and wear. Stock with mars, cracks and chips. Missing ramrod. Barrels and fore-end possibly shortened.
Estimate: 400 - 500
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SOLD: $1,600.00
Lot # 100
Deluxe Single Shot Percussion Pistol By R. De Maubeuge, C. 1850s
.65 caliber micro-groove 9-inch octagonal swamped and Damascus twist patent breech barrel, with open sights. Bottom of barrel at breech marked, "Domerlt" on one side and "Meubeuge" on other. Back action lock marked in script "Mre Rle de Maubeuge." Escutcheon on left side of stock opposite lock engraved in script "Meubeuge." Finely relief-carved oil-finished walnut half-stock with steel mounts, spur on triggerguard, and lanyard swivel at buttcap. Brass-mounted steel ramrod.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina to steel, light pitting. Barrel with pronounced Damascus twist, and scattered light pitting. Stock with light wear and nicks. Scattered pitting in bore and light denting at muzzle.
Estimate: 1000 - 1200
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SOLD: $300.00
Lot # 101
Unmarked French Of Belgian Percussion Pistol With Engraved Steel Mountings
.58 caliber smoothbore 7 1/16-inch octagonal and swamped barrel. Border and floral engraved steel mountings. Checkered walnut half-stock. Ivory-tipped wood cleaning rod.
Condition: Good. Re-blued barrel and buttcap. Pitting and patina. Stock cleaned, with crack at right side of fore-end. Hammer will not stay at full or half cock. Replaced ramrod.
Estimate: 600 - 800