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SOLD: $800.00
Lot # 412
EDWARD MANYARD MODEL 1882 LEVER ACTION RIFLE
EDWARD MANYARD MODEL 1882 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Barrel is 26" long and chambered for the 40-60 cartridge. Retains most of its bluing. Has a globe front sight with pinhead and an adjustable V notch rear sight. There are two dovetails with filler blanks 6" and 8.25" from the breech end of barrel. Walnut buttstock and forend are plain (not checkered) but in very good condition. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200.
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SOLD: $1,500.00
Lot # 413
CONFEDERATE BELT WITH BUCKLE & CARTRIDGE BOX
CONFEDERATE BELT WITH BUCKLE & CARTRIDGE BOX. Hand made Confederate cartridge box and leather belt with buckle. Box is made out of sheet copper riveted together with a wooden base and wood blocks that hold 19 rounds of pre-loaded ammo. Copper is screwed into the wood bottom with 18 screws. Top of the box is decorated with 4 stars and 21 round rivet heads. Lid closes with a spring loaded catch. Thick leather belt is decorated with 11 crosses and 6 vertical slits for adjustment. Buckle is an old style American eagle with E Pluribus Unum. This outfit has the look and feel of Texas on it and I’m sure it’s no accident that the buckle with E Pluribus Unum is mounted upside down. A unique piece of Civil War history. 3"W x 44"H x 3"D. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
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SOLD: $250.00
Lot # 414
LARGE TEXAS DAGGER - BOWIE KNIFE
LARGE TEXAS DAGGER - BOWIE KNIFE. The double edged blade is signed "Texas" with an etched star. Has fancy sterling mounts and a German silver cross guard, complete with an antler handle with what appears to be it’s original scabbard. Light tarnish to the blade, excellent condition. 13.5"W x 3"H. Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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SOLD: $900.00
Lot # 415
MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION MUZZLE LOADER PISTOL
MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION MUZZLE LOADER PISTOL. Made by Ira N. Johnson. 54 caliber smoothbore with 8" round barrel which is marked US over JCB over P on the left top and steel on the left flat near stock. Tang is dated 1854. Lock is marked US over IN Johnson in front of the hammer and MIDL tn CT 1854 in 3 lines behind the hammer. Brass mountings are bright and shiny, rest of metal is a mix of gray and brown. Wood stock is in fine condition with some nice figuring on the left side butt and two cartouches on the flat opposite lock. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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SOLD: $900.00
Lot # 416
CIVIL WAR LOUISIANA CONFEDERATE BUCKLE W/ NESTING PELICAN
CIVIL WAR LOUISIANA CONFEDERATE BUCKLE W/ NESTING PELICAN. This is a rare Confederate brass belt buckle from Louisiana. The front is designed in relief with a nesting pelican in the center of tall weeds on either side and a long banner above that reads "Justice And Confidence". The back is stamped with 2 marks; "C.S." and "5825". In excellent condition. 3"W x 2"H. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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SOLD: $600.00
Lot # 417
1869 BRITTISH ENFIELD SNYDER CONVERSION
1869 BRITTISH ENFIELD SNYDER CONVERSION. 36.5" barrel in 577 Snyder with fair bore. Lock is marked with a crown over U.N. behind the hammer and crown & arrow over 1869 over Enfield on the right side of the hammer. Various British proofs are stamped on the barrel and breechblock along with Roman Numeral III over the chamber. Stock is nicked and dented all over but still sound and crack-free. Cartouche on right side of buttstock is faint but still there. Metal is silver with some surface pitting. Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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SOLD: $200.00
Lot # 418
12 GAUGE PERCUSSION DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.
With 29.75” barrels. Gun is unmarked but has Belgian proofs. Stock is highly figured but has little finish and most of the checkering has worn off. Barrels have some nice Damascus figure, mostly at the breech end. Locks and buttplate are engraved. A quality shotgun in its day. Estimate $500 - 750.
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PASSED
This lot was not sold.
Lot # 419
EARLY McCLELLAN LEATHER SADDLE
EARLY McCLELLAN LEATHER SADDLE. McClellan saddle 12" seat. Leather covered tree with brass buckles but no other hardware or straps. Front strap has a round stamp with India at the bottom. Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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SOLD: $100.00
Lot # 420
LG. STEER HORN POWDER HORN W/ INITIALS " 1 BP"
LG. STEER HORN POWDER HORN W/ INITIALS " 1 BP". Approximately 16" long, has a spout with no stopper. Wood base has the carved initials I B P. Very good condition. 3.5"W x 16"H. Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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SOLD: $200.00
Lot # 421
3.75" ARTILLERY SHELL - CIVIL WAR PROJECTILE
3.75" ARTILLERY SHELL - CIVIL WAR PROJECTILE. About 9.5" tall, has 5 ridges at the base to grip rifling. Base is hollowed out and skirted like a minie ball. Nose is threaded for a fuse which is intact having a 1/2" hole in the center. Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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SOLD: $50.00
Lot # 422
DECORATED ENGRAVED HORN DRINKING VESSEL
DECORATED ENGRAVED HORN DRINKING VESSEL. Missing top with mouth and plug. 15" long with painted interlockingoval designs. Hole drilled at bottom for carrying strap. 2.5"W x 13"H. Estimated Value $75 - 100.
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SOLD: $1,350.00
Lot # 423
MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CARBINE
MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CARBINE. 22" barrel with good bore - SN 48439. Metal is a mixture of gray and blue - mostly gray. Lock is dated 1873 and has small areas of finish under the hammer and breech block cam. Stock has crisp cartouche dated 1889. Small channel infill in front of band. Small crack at upper screw of saddle ring bar. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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SOLD: $85.00
Lot # 424
2 PAIR EARLY LEG IRONS
2 PAIR EARLY LEG IRONS. Lot of two leg irons, no markings, chains are 12 - 13" long. Without keys. Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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SOLD: $100.00
Lot # 425
SELECTION OF BRITISH WAR OF 1812 NAVY BUTTONS
SELECTION OF BRITISH WAR OF 1812 NAVY BUTTONS. Mounted to a board, selection of 11 large Naval buttons and 7 matching smaller buttons. 12"W x 9.5"H. Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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SOLD: $750.00
Lot # 426
WAR OF 1812 BRITISH GUN POWDER TESTER
WAR OF 1812 BRITISH GUN POWDER TESTER. Brass framed flintlock powder tester. This is an unmarked specimen (except for initials L G scribed on left side of the receiver). Wheel is numbered from 1 to 9 but for some reason the number 4 was left out. Has plain wooden bag type grips that are in very good condition. A rare, very seldom seen black powder accessory. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200.
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SOLD: $300.00
Lot # 427
64 CALIBER FLINTLOCK MUSKET
64 CALIBER FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Mountings are brass with nice patina; 34" barrel. Metal finish is a mix of gray and brown. Wood stock is a little coarse. Estimated Value $500 - 700.
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PASSED
This lot was not sold.
Lot # 428
BRITTISH BAYONET W/ SCABBARD CIRCA 1860
BRITTISH BAYONET W/ SCABBARD CIRCA 1860. Base of blade has a crown over B over 75 and the name Lawrence. Very nice scabbard with brass tip and hanger is stamped WO with arrow pointing up over crown over E over 7. Very good condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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SOLD: $200.00
Lot # 429
EARLY MCCLELLAN LEATHER SADDLE
EARLY MCCLELLAN LEATHER SADDLE. Very nice condition with wood stirrups covered with leather stamped US, 11 1/2" seat. Bottom of stirrup is stamped Spalding 1917. A very pretty saddle that appears to be complete. Estimated Value $800 - 1,500.
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SOLD: $5,000.00
Lot # 430
FRANKFORD ARSENAL 1859 STAR GAUGE
FRANKFORD ARSENAL 1859 STAR GAUGE. Used in the manufacture of cannons. Comes in a mahogany case 5’ long, 6 5/8" wide and 5" deep. Has a brass plate that reads U.S. Frankford Arsenal 1859 Star Gauge in four lines. Inside are 3 round brass tubes. The first is about 58" long & is numbered from 10 to 44. It has an engraved scale in hundreths below a 2 3/8" ruled section. Below that is U.S. Frankford Arsenal Bridesburg PA in 3 lines. Second tube is 52" long with threaded steel extension & is numbered from 45 to 84. Third tube is 50" long and numbered from 85 to 123. Each number is 1 inch from the next and there are 4 quarter marks between them. There is a steel square rod with a round yoke in the center that the brass rods ride in. Both sides of the yoke are calibrated for 6 pdr, 12 pdr, 18 pdr, 24 pdr, 32 pdr, 42 pdr, 8 inch, 10 inch & 13 inch. Has 2 steel rings 4" in diameter, a brass 12" ruler and a set of 44 steel spacers that are calibrated to the inside bore diameter of each of the cannons produced at the arsenal. This set is in excellentcondition and it truly deserves to be in a museum. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
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SOLD: $5,500.00
Lot # 431
16TH C. EUROPEAN DOUBLE HANDLED LANDSKNECHT
16TH C. EUROPEAN DOUBLE HANDLED LANDSKNECHT. This is a massive original 16th century Landsknecht sword (bearing or great sword) from northern Europe. The hilt is iron with a 3" pommel, and a 9" leather wrapped handle. The cross guard is straight, with decorative tassels at the ends, spanning 13" across and has a 9" leather wrapped ricasso. Complete with a double edged blade, 2" across and tapering at the tip. The blade has good edges with some overall tarnish and pitting with very light signs of rusting, the leather on the ricasso and handle has some loss and aged wear; the pommel and hilt are in very good condition with some light pitting and surface tarnish. 63"W x 13"H. Estimated Value $8,000 - 12,000.
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SOLD: $400.00
Lot # 432
CHATELLERAULT FRENCH GRAS RIFLE
CHATELLERAULT FRENCH GRAS RIFLE. Single shot 11mm rifle in excellent condition. 32.5" barrel has a mint bore and retains about 95% blue. All numbers match. Receiver is marked Manufacture D’Armes Chatellerault over M80. Wood stock is very good with several stamps and a weak cartouche on right side of stock - serial number preceeded by a script A is stamped on left side of buttstock. These guns are seldom found in this condition. Stamped Eastover under rear sight. Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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SOLD: $350.00
Lot # 433
INDIAN WARS BELT W/ BELT RIG
INDIAN WARS BELT W/ BELT RIG. Leather belt with eagle motif buckle and E Pluribus Unum in banner. Buckle is 3" wide by 2" high. Leather belt is still soft and it has the two straps to hold a sword. A nice Indian Wars era set-up. 46" Long. 46"W. Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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SOLD: $1,150.00
Lot # 434
4.5" ROUND CANNON BALL - CIVIL WAR PROJECTILE
4.5" ROUND CANNON BALL - CIVIL WAR PROJECTILE. With wooden base retained by 2 straps which cross through each other dividing the ball into quadrants. The wooden base has two grooves. Good Condition. Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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SOLD: $1,200.00
Lot # 435
COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER
COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Fourth model 36 caliber. 7.5" barrel. Cylinder scene is mostly gone and metal finish is mostly a pleasing gray patina. Wood grips retain about 40% of their varnish. All numbers match. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600.
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SOLD: $2,500.00
Lot # 436
MATCHED PAIR OF FLINTLOCK SEA SERVICE PISTOLS
MATCHED PAIR OF FLINTLOCK SEA SERVICE PISTOLS. Circa 1812, 69 caliber with 9.25" barrels. Brass mountings have very heavy grip caps with fixed iron lanyard ring. Browned barrels have small proof mark at rear section in front of the barrel tang. Locks have a small oval between the cock and frizzen spring that has what appears to be some arabic script. Wood stocks are generally good but one pistol has a 1" by 1/2" section of wood missing from right front side by the nosecap. Both pistols are missing one brass estucheon for wedge pin. Pistol with missing wood has a nail instead of wedge pin. You seldom see a matched set of large bore flintlock pistols like these. Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000.