
Auction No. 128 - Session 1
Auction No. 128 - Session 1
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Description
Cased C.R. Alsop Percussion Navy Revolver
Lot # 76 (Sale Order: 76 of 601)
Fine Cased Allen & Wheelock Sidehammer Belt Model Percussion Revolver
Lot # 77 (Sale Order: 77 of 601)
Excellent Cased Allen's Patent Dragoon Size Pepperbox Retailed by J.G. Bolen of New York
Lot # 78 (Sale Order: 78 of 601)
.36 caliber, 5 1/2" barrels with flat ribs and very good lightly oxidized bores. This bar hammer pepperbox features the dog leg grips with oval inlay and spurless triggerguard. The hammer is marked on right side "J.G. BOLEN N.Y." while the left side is marked "BOLEN 104 B'WAY N.Y. / ALLEN'S PATENT". Two barrel ribs are engraved with "J.G. BOLEN" and "BOLEN 104 B'WAY N.Y.", another is marked "PATENTED 1837 CAST-STEEL". The frame shows beautiful original scroll engraving with the nipple shields showing nice floral etch. The etching and engraving both remain very sharp and crisp. The barrel cluster shows about 60% original blue with some surface oxidation and oxidation staining present, a meticulous cleaning may enhance their already nice appearance. The frame and nipple shield retain perhaps 20% original blue with the balance flaked and the exposed surfaces bearing a pleasing smooth gray brown patina which remains smooth and free of pitting. The sole frame screw shows slight slot wear which could likely be easily dressed. All markings remain clear and legible except for those that were somewhat poorly struck, no markings are diminished by the condition of the gun. The walnut bag shaped grips rate about excellent with 90% original finish overall. The original mahogany case is very fine with red baize lining. The interior of the lid bears a beautiful blue Bolen retailer label "BOLEN'S / LIFE AND PROPERTY PRESERVERS / Important to Travellers and Housekeepers" There is a full description of how the gun functions and its capabilities beneath the title "The last and greatest Imporement in / Fire-Arms!". Also included in the case is a small advertising card for Bolen and a hand written piece of paper which reads in ink "Volver-Pills". The accessories include a nice brass powder flask with plunger top, a two-cavity conical and round bullet mould, brass ram and cleaning rods, a cap tin and cast projectiles. The interior of the case is very good with some wear to the lining and some partitions partially loose but the lining remains intact, the exterior is excellent. A very fine cased Bolen retailed Allen Pepperbox with period and very endearing advertising. (1B9670-427) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2000/4000)
Very Fine Frederick Beesley Sidelock Double Ejectorgun of George Eastman founder of Eastman Kodak
Lot # 79 (Sale Order: 79 of 601)
Engraved and Cased Remington Double Deringer
Lot # 80 (Sale Order: 80 of 601)
Rare James Purdey Assisted Opening Sidelock Single Barrel Trap Gun
Lot # 81 (Sale Order: 81 of 601)
Fine James Purdey Best Quality Sidelock Assisted Opening Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 82 (Sale Order: 82 of 601)
Browning Superposed Lightning Midas Grade Over Under Shotgun Two Barrel Set
Lot # 83 (Sale Order: 83 of 601)
Fabulous Merkel Model 201E Custom Engraved and Carved Shotgun
Lot # 84 (Sale Order: 84 of 601)
Parker VHE Boxlock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 85 (Sale Order: 85 of 601)
Parker VH Boxlock Double Shotgun
Lot # 86 (Sale Order: 86 of 601)
Parker VH Boxlock Double Shotgun
Lot # 87 (Sale Order: 87 of 601)
Fabulous Abbiatico & Salvinelli Castore Sidelock Self-Cocking Double Hammergun
Lot # 88 (Sale Order: 88 of 601)
Extremely Rare Factory Game Scene Engraved Remington Hepburn No. 3 Match Grade "B" Rifle
Lot # 89 (Sale Order: 89 of 601)
serial #1242, 38-40 Remington, 27" part round part octagon barrel with a bright near excellent bore. Rifle features all matching numbers on frame, barrel, and grain of forend, end grain of buttstock and on inside of the Swiss buttplate. This rifle shows beautifully executed scroll engraving on the action with a wonderful feeding buck in the center of the left panel. The detail in the animal is excellent with its ribs visible through its fur. The patent markings on the left side of the frame are also hand engraved rather than being stamped as is typical. The octagonal section of the barrel is engraved with nice border work and fine scroll wedges at the transition to round. The muzzle shows tasteful border engraving with a matching fine scroll wedge ahead of the front sight. The forend tip as well as the Swiss buttplate are also engraved, as are all the screwheads except for the tang sight screws. The condition of the rifle is very nice with the barrel retaining 90% original blue finish overall with most loss being in one area on the right side of the round section where there is a cleaned area, where it is silver with some light pitting left behind. No attempt has been made to camouflage this area, a testament to the honest nature of this rifle. The action shows about 70% original color case hardened finish which is strongest on the right side where protected by the lever. The left side shows faded color and a darker smooth brown patina where finish is missing. The breechblock and hammer both show lots of bright original blue. The rifle is stocked in a lovely grade of English walnut and feature factory checkering on the pistolgrip and forend. The stocks both rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with sharp checkering. The nose of the comb has a tiny period brass tack with a 1/8" diameter head which the Vernier knob makes contact with protecting the stock from the typical repetitive dings from the sight leaf being folded. The rifle is sighted with what appears to be a European windgauge front sight with an open globe and a key necessary to adjust, rather than the knurled knob that we find on American sights. There is no provision for a rear barrel sight and the rifle features a short range Vernier tang peepsight. This rifle is features in Rowe's Remington's No. 3 Hepburn where it is illustrated and described on pages 94 & 95. The closeup of the left side of the action is also featured on the end flap of the dust cover. In describing the rifle, Rowe states "Engraved Hepburns are incredibly rare with just a handful known. This rifle was at one time in the John Amber collection". A very rare, fine and investment quality Hepburn rifle suitable for the most advanced Remington collector. (1H9790-81) {ANTIQUE} [Bob Borcherdt Collection] (10,000/15,000)
Ithaca Grade 4E New Ithaca Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 90 (Sale Order: 90 of 601)
Very Fine U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Martial Pistol by Robert Johnson
Lot # 91 (Sale Order: 91 of 601)
U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Martial Pistol by Waters
Lot # 92 (Sale Order: 92 of 601)
U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Martial Pistol by Aston
Lot # 93 (Sale Order: 93 of 601)
Colt Pocket Model Of Navy Caliber Percussion Revolver
Lot # 94 (Sale Order: 94 of 601)
Lovely Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum Revolver With Special Order Sights
Lot # 95 (Sale Order: 95 of 601)
Remington Turkish Contract Prototype Rolling Block Rifle Formerly of Remington Factory Collection
Lot # 96 (Sale Order: 96 of 601)
Remington 1879 Argentine Artillery Rolling Block Carbine, Former Remington Factory Collection
Lot # 97 (Sale Order: 97 of 601)
Extremely Rare & Important Confederate Artillery Drum Captured by 13th CT Vol. at Irish Bend
Lot # 98 (Sale Order: 98 of 601)
Rare Remington Argentine Contract Prototype Rolling Block Rifle, Former Remington Factory Collection
Lot # 99 (Sale Order: 99 of 601)
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver Presented to George Dimick, 1st and 12th Vermont Infantry
Lot # 100 (Sale Order: 100 of 601)