Auction No. 128 - Session 1

Auction No. 128 - Session 1

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Auction No. 128 - Session 1

Auction No. 128 - Session 1

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This sale by Amoskeag Auction Company features over 1300 lots of rare and historic firearms. View the entire catalog here.
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Cased C.R. Alsop Percussion Navy Revolver

Lot # 76 (Sale Order: 76 of 601)      

serial #436, .36 caliber, 5 1/2" octagon barrel with a lightly pitted bore that shows strong rifling its entire length. This revolver is cased in a nice period mahogany case with soft wood base which remains in excellent condition. The barrel of the revolver shows a smoky gray brown patina with some scattered light pitting visible in areas. The barrel address is partially obscured by pitting with about 50% of it being legible. The fluted cylinder matches the barrel in condition with pitting confined mostly to one area spanning two flutes. The frame is a pleasing gray brown with good legible patent marks on left side and showing just some very light salt & pepper pitting. The two-piece walnut grips rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with crisp edges. The case is lined in green baize and rates excellent both inside and out with rich color on lining with proper wear marks from the gun resting in the case. The case includes a nice English falcon and hare flask, brass two-cavity mould which is marked "KMH / 4", a cap tin, key and a few cast projectiles. This is a nice Alsop in a wonderful casing, this would be stunning with a high condition Alsop. (1B9859-48) {ANTIQUE} (2500/3500)
serial #436, .36 caliber, 5 1/2" octagon barrel with a lightly pitted bore that shows strong rifling its entire length. This revolver is cased in a nice period mahogany c...morease with soft wood base which remains in excellent condition. The barrel of the revolver shows a smoky gray brown patina with some scattered light pitting visible in areas. The barrel address is partially obscured by pitting with about 50% of it being legible. The fluted cylinder matches the barrel in condition with pitting confined mostly to one area spanning two flutes. The frame is a pleasing gray brown with good legible patent marks on left side and showing just some very light salt & pepper pitting. The two-piece walnut grips rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with crisp edges. The case is lined in green baize and rates excellent both inside and out with rich color on lining with proper wear marks from the gun resting in the case. The case includes a nice English falcon and hare flask, brass two-cavity mould which is marked "KMH / 4", a cap tin, key and a few cast projectiles. This is a nice Alsop in a wonderful casing, this would be stunning with a high condition Alsop. (1B9859-48) {ANTIQUE} (2500/3500)

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Fine Cased Allen & Wheelock Sidehammer Belt Model Percussion Revolver

Lot # 77 (Sale Order: 77 of 601)      

serial #159, .34 cal, 4" octagon barrel with a bright very good plus bore showing a small area of light oxidation about mid-length and otherwise crisp rifling throughout. The barrel of this handsome revolver retains perhaps 50% original bright blue that is taking on an attractive pale fire blue-like tone with the balance flaked to a pleasant deep plum-brown patina showing some scattered remnants of old minor oxidation staining and one small area of minor pitting along the left edge. The frame retains perhaps 25% original bright blue, strongest in the protected areas, again with the balance toned to a nice deep plum-brown patina showing some mild freckling and a tiny area of faint scratches on the bottom left edge. The cylinder and loading lever / triggerguard retain about 90% plus wonderful vibrant case-hardened colors showing a few small areas along the cylinder and bow of guard to a pleasant mild gray patina, the cylinder also showing a number of small hammer impact marks along the back edge and some oxidation staining within the nipple wells. There are still some remnants of protective lacquer present, the hammer also shows some attractive case-hardened colors toning to a deep silvery gray patina and the lovely forest cylinder scene remains 100% intact and crisp. The base pin head shows a little minor slot wear, two nipples have broken out of, and been lost from, the cylinder and the left side barrel markings remain clear. The smooth walnut grips are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in near excellent condition retaining about 95% original varnish showing some mild edge wear and a few scattered light dings. All of the serialized parts are matching and the action seems to function well mechanically with solid timing and lock-up. The included original mahogany case rates very fine retaining 95% original finish showing a few small moderate dents along the edge, some scattered light handling marks and a moderate 4" drying crack along the bottom. The case features a nice contrasting rosewood lock escutcheon and there is no key present. The interior is lined with dark green baize showing a few mild scuffs and a small tear corresponding to the drying crack along the base and there is a small worn notch from the front sight. The case contains some nice period accessories including an unmarked powder flask, dual cavity bullet mould and tin of caps. The flask rates very fine having taken on a pleasant bronze tone retaining much original finish with some mild tarnishing and handling marks and the spring retaining 95% brilliant fire blue. The mould with one round ball and one conical cavity rates very good showing some scattered old oxidation staining and light dings and the cap tin remains almost entirely full with intact yellow Rd. Walkers label. A lovely cased example of these handsome and desirable revolvers. (13C9845-5) {ANTIQUE} (2000/3000)
serial #159, .34 cal, 4" octagon barrel with a bright very good plus bore showing a small area of light oxidation about mid-length and otherwise crisp rifling throughout....more The barrel of this handsome revolver retains perhaps 50% original bright blue that is taking on an attractive pale fire blue-like tone with the balance flaked to a pleasant deep plum-brown patina showing some scattered remnants of old minor oxidation staining and one small area of minor pitting along the left edge. The frame retains perhaps 25% original bright blue, strongest in the protected areas, again with the balance toned to a nice deep plum-brown patina showing some mild freckling and a tiny area of faint scratches on the bottom left edge. The cylinder and loading lever / triggerguard retain about 90% plus wonderful vibrant case-hardened colors showing a few small areas along the cylinder and bow of guard to a pleasant mild gray patina, the cylinder also showing a number of small hammer impact marks along the back edge and some oxidation staining within the nipple wells. There are still some remnants of protective lacquer present, the hammer also shows some attractive case-hardened colors toning to a deep silvery gray patina and the lovely forest cylinder scene remains 100% intact and crisp. The base pin head shows a little minor slot wear, two nipples have broken out of, and been lost from, the cylinder and the left side barrel markings remain clear. The smooth walnut grips are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in near excellent condition retaining about 95% original varnish showing some mild edge wear and a few scattered light dings. All of the serialized parts are matching and the action seems to function well mechanically with solid timing and lock-up. The included original mahogany case rates very fine retaining 95% original finish showing a few small moderate dents along the edge, some scattered light handling marks and a moderate 4" drying crack along the bottom. The case features a nice contrasting rosewood lock escutcheon and there is no key present. The interior is lined with dark green baize showing a few mild scuffs and a small tear corresponding to the drying crack along the base and there is a small worn notch from the front sight. The case contains some nice period accessories including an unmarked powder flask, dual cavity bullet mould and tin of caps. The flask rates very fine having taken on a pleasant bronze tone retaining much original finish with some mild tarnishing and handling marks and the spring retaining 95% brilliant fire blue. The mould with one round ball and one conical cavity rates very good showing some scattered old oxidation staining and light dings and the cap tin remains almost entirely full with intact yellow Rd. Walkers label. A lovely cased example of these handsome and desirable revolvers. (13C9845-5) {ANTIQUE} (2000/3000)

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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)

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Very Fine Frederick Beesley Sidelock Double Ejectorgun of George Eastman founder of Eastman Kodak

Lot # 79 (Sale Order: 79 of 601)      

serial #1680, 16 ga., 27" barrels with bright excellent bores, nitro proofed for 1 oz loads and 2 1/2" chambers. The barrels are jug choked with the left opening from .675" to .690" then back to .675 and the right opening from .672 to .677" and then back to .674". London Gun Company who hold the original records, indicate this gun was built as a best quality 16 bore gun with 29" Whitworth steel barrels. The gun was sold to a G.W.A. Lloyd on December 4, 1899. In 1900 the gun was returned to Beesley by Mr. Eastman and the barrels were shortened to 27" at that time. The gun features full coverage rose and scroll engraving on the action and locks with each lock being engraved "BEESLEY LONDON / PATENT" in riband. The belly of the action is also engraved "BEESLEY / PATENT" and the top lever is again engraved "PATENT". The fences show deep relief stylized acanthus leaf engraving and the word "SAFE" inlaid in gold on tang. The barrels show wedges of fine scroll at breech with each barrel being engraved with the 2 St. James Street address. The condition of the gun is wonderful with the barrel retaining about 90% evenly thinning original blue beginning to blend with a pleasing smooth brown. There are a few sparse areas of some very light oxidation staining. The action and locks show over 95% bright original color case-hardened finish, all screw slots are clean and properly indexed; the guard retains 95% original blue with just the tiniest bit of thinning at tang. The highly figured English walnut stocks feature flat top checkering and remain in fabulous original condition with oval silver monogram plate on toeline engraved "GE". The stocks show nearly all of their original hand rubbed oil finish with absolutely perfect fit, extremely crisp edges and dropper points. The gun features double triggers, automatic safety, ejectors, straight grip stock with a 13 7/8" length of pull to the checkered butt and drops of 1 5/8" and 2 5/8". The gun weighs in at only 5 1/2 lbs. and shows minimum wall thicknesses of .025" right and there is one area in the left tube of .020" 17" from the breech. The gun remains tight, on-face and the ejectors are in time. The shotgun comes in its original oak and leather case with original Beesley label listing the serial number and load data on interior of lid, it also bears Eastman's signature in ink "Geo. Eastman / Rochester, NY" (his signature was distinctive and is no doubt written by his hand). The included accessories are a rosewood cleaning rod with implements, two horn handled Hawksley turnscrews, broken shell extractor, snap caps and nickel oiler. George Eastman was born in 1854 in Waterville, NY, George was educated in private schools and left school at fifteen after his father's death, to help support the family. In 1884 George Eastman patented the first camera film in roll form and developed the Kodak camera. In 1889 he first offered film stock for use in other cameras and by 1896 was the leading provider of film stock in the world. He was a tremendous philanthropist and proponent of education donating more than $100 million during his lifetime to various institutions and organizations. Eastman suffered from degenerative spinal disease and spent his last years in great pain. In March of 1932 at the age of 77, Eastman succumbed to the pain, shooting himself through the chest leaving a note behind which read "To my friends: my work is done. Why wait? G.E.". He had a storied and extremely successful career and upon his death his entire estate was bequeathed to the University of Rochester. Beesley was similarly prolific in his own field of work filing over 25 patents during his career and being dubbed the "Inventor to the London gun trade". His most famous patent is the assisted opening system that he sold to Purdey in 1880 for the sum of 35 pounds sterling; Purdey uses his patented system to this day in building their double guns. As a comparison, this shotgun sold 20 years after the sale of that patent for over 68 pounds Sterling, nearly double the price of his most valuable invention. This is a wonderful double gun built by one of England's most respected gun makers and designers and owned by one of America's most successful entrepreneurs and pioneer of modern photography. A truly investment grade, best quality London double. {C&R} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (10,000/15,000)
serial #1680, 16 ga., 27" barrels with bright excellent bores, nitro proofed for 1 oz loads and 2 1/2" chambers. The barrels are jug choked with the left opening from .67...more5" to .690" then back to .675 and the right opening from .672 to .677" and then back to .674". London Gun Company who hold the original records, indicate this gun was built as a best quality 16 bore gun with 29" Whitworth steel barrels. The gun was sold to a G.W.A. Lloyd on December 4, 1899. In 1900 the gun was returned to Beesley by Mr. Eastman and the barrels were shortened to 27" at that time. The gun features full coverage rose and scroll engraving on the action and locks with each lock being engraved "BEESLEY LONDON / PATENT" in riband. The belly of the action is also engraved "BEESLEY / PATENT" and the top lever is again engraved "PATENT". The fences show deep relief stylized acanthus leaf engraving and the word "SAFE" inlaid in gold on tang. The barrels show wedges of fine scroll at breech with each barrel being engraved with the 2 St. James Street address. The condition of the gun is wonderful with the barrel retaining about 90% evenly thinning original blue beginning to blend with a pleasing smooth brown. There are a few sparse areas of some very light oxidation staining. The action and locks show over 95% bright original color case-hardened finish, all screw slots are clean and properly indexed; the guard retains 95% original blue with just the tiniest bit of thinning at tang. The highly figured English walnut stocks feature flat top checkering and remain in fabulous original condition with oval silver monogram plate on toeline engraved "GE". The stocks show nearly all of their original hand rubbed oil finish with absolutely perfect fit, extremely crisp edges and dropper points. The gun features double triggers, automatic safety, ejectors, straight grip stock with a 13 7/8" length of pull to the checkered butt and drops of 1 5/8" and 2 5/8". The gun weighs in at only 5 1/2 lbs. and shows minimum wall thicknesses of .025" right and there is one area in the left tube of .020" 17" from the breech. The gun remains tight, on-face and the ejectors are in time. The shotgun comes in its original oak and leather case with original Beesley label listing the serial number and load data on interior of lid, it also bears Eastman's signature in ink "Geo. Eastman / Rochester, NY" (his signature was distinctive and is no doubt written by his hand). The included accessories are a rosewood cleaning rod with implements, two horn handled Hawksley turnscrews, broken shell extractor, snap caps and nickel oiler. George Eastman was born in 1854 in Waterville, NY, George was educated in private schools and left school at fifteen after his father's death, to help support the family. In 1884 George Eastman patented the first camera film in roll form and developed the Kodak camera. In 1889 he first offered film stock for use in other cameras and by 1896 was the leading provider of film stock in the world. He was a tremendous philanthropist and proponent of education donating more than $100 million during his lifetime to various institutions and organizations. Eastman suffered from degenerative spinal disease and spent his last years in great pain. In March of 1932 at the age of 77, Eastman succumbed to the pain, shooting himself through the chest leaving a note behind which read "To my friends: my work is done. Why wait? G.E.". He had a storied and extremely successful career and upon his death his entire estate was bequeathed to the University of Rochester. Beesley was similarly prolific in his own field of work filing over 25 patents during his career and being dubbed the "Inventor to the London gun trade". His most famous patent is the assisted opening system that he sold to Purdey in 1880 for the sum of 35 pounds sterling; Purdey uses his patented system to this day in building their double guns. As a comparison, this shotgun sold 20 years after the sale of that patent for over 68 pounds Sterling, nearly double the price of his most valuable invention. This is a wonderful double gun built by one of England's most respected gun makers and designers and owned by one of America's most successful entrepreneurs and pioneer of modern photography. A truly investment grade, best quality London double. {C&R} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (10,000/15,000)

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Engraved and Cased Remington Double Deringer

Lot # 80 (Sale Order: 80 of 601)      

serial #L92163, 41 RF Short, 3" barrels with bright excellent bores. This is a very handsome Type III deringer with barrel address reading "REMINGTON ARMS--UMC. CO. ILION. NY.". The barrel and frame of this deringer show lovely relief floral scroll with punchdot shaded background. The work is very nicely done and is clearly period, possibly in New York. The backstrap has a large coarsely flattop checkered panel at the center with relief scroll at the butt. The deringer is in very nice condition retaining 98% silverplated finish overall. The surface has a lovely, warm lightly tarnished appearance. The deringer is equipped with a pair of mother-of-pearl grips which rate excellent showing slight dulling with age. The gun comes in Rosewood veneered case with compartment for deringer and a 10 cartridge shell block. The case is lined in green baize and has a unengraved monogram plate in center of lid. A very handsome Double Deringer. (1B9857-44) {C&R} (1500/2500)
serial #L92163, 41 RF Short, 3" barrels with bright excellent bores. This is a very handsome Type III deringer with barrel address reading "REMINGTON ARMS--UMC. CO. ILION...more. NY.". The barrel and frame of this deringer show lovely relief floral scroll with punchdot shaded background. The work is very nicely done and is clearly period, possibly in New York. The backstrap has a large coarsely flattop checkered panel at the center with relief scroll at the butt. The deringer is in very nice condition retaining 98% silverplated finish overall. The surface has a lovely, warm lightly tarnished appearance. The deringer is equipped with a pair of mother-of-pearl grips which rate excellent showing slight dulling with age. The gun comes in Rosewood veneered case with compartment for deringer and a 10 cartridge shell block. The case is lined in green baize and has a unengraved monogram plate in center of lid. A very handsome Double Deringer. (1B9857-44) {C&R} (1500/2500)

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Rare James Purdey Assisted Opening Sidelock Single Barrel Trap Gun

Lot # 81 (Sale Order: 81 of 601)      

serial #23634, 12 ga., 31" ventilated rib barrel with a bright excellent bore choked extra full (.046" constriction). The gun is nitro proofed for 1 1/4 oz. loads with 2 3/4" chambers; the bore diameter remains .729". This is a beautiful single barrel trap gun with left mounted sidelock and matching right mounted sideplate. The action and lock feature full coverage rose and scroll engraving with both lock and sideplate being engraved "J. PURDEY & SONS". The gun is equipped with a cocking indicator and there is no safety as is the norm on competition guns. The Sir Joseph Whitworth fluid pressed steel barrel is engraved with the Audley House address and features double locking underlugs along with a third fastener in the rib extension. The condition of the shotgun is very nice with the barrel retaining 95% original blue with beautifully stippled top surface of rib and with center and forward ivory bead sights. The action, lock and sideplate retain about 90 - 95% original color case-hardened finish which has softened just slightly and having a pleasing rich appearance. The checkered straight grip buttstock and beavertail forend rate excellent with nice drop points and over 90% original finish remaining. The checkering remains sharp and the edges crisp. The gun has a 14 1/4" length of pull with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 3/8". Purdey began making Single Barrel Trap guns around 1920 when Trap shooting was popular in America. The gun functions properly with robust ejector. A total of 59 of these guns were made, making them one of the rarest Trap guns ever produced. Being best quality London guns, they are also among the highest quality trap guns ever produced. (1C9336-2) {C&R} (5000/7000)
serial #23634, 12 ga., 31" ventilated rib barrel with a bright excellent bore choked extra full (.046" constriction). The gun is nitro proofed for 1 1/4 oz. loads with 2 ...more3/4" chambers; the bore diameter remains .729". This is a beautiful single barrel trap gun with left mounted sidelock and matching right mounted sideplate. The action and lock feature full coverage rose and scroll engraving with both lock and sideplate being engraved "J. PURDEY & SONS". The gun is equipped with a cocking indicator and there is no safety as is the norm on competition guns. The Sir Joseph Whitworth fluid pressed steel barrel is engraved with the Audley House address and features double locking underlugs along with a third fastener in the rib extension. The condition of the shotgun is very nice with the barrel retaining 95% original blue with beautifully stippled top surface of rib and with center and forward ivory bead sights. The action, lock and sideplate retain about 90 - 95% original color case-hardened finish which has softened just slightly and having a pleasing rich appearance. The checkered straight grip buttstock and beavertail forend rate excellent with nice drop points and over 90% original finish remaining. The checkering remains sharp and the edges crisp. The gun has a 14 1/4" length of pull with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 3/8". Purdey began making Single Barrel Trap guns around 1920 when Trap shooting was popular in America. The gun functions properly with robust ejector. A total of 59 of these guns were made, making them one of the rarest Trap guns ever produced. Being best quality London guns, they are also among the highest quality trap guns ever produced. (1C9336-2) {C&R} (5000/7000)

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Fine James Purdey Best Quality Sidelock Assisted Opening Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 82 (Sale Order: 82 of 601)      

serial #20038, 12 ga., 29 1/2" Sir Joseph Whitworth Compressed Steel barrels with bright excellent bores choked improved modified and full (.027" & .039" constrictions). The barrels are nitro proofed for 1 1/4 oz. loads and the chambers just a tad under 2 3/4". The action and locks feature full coverage rose and scroll engraving and are also engraved with a numeral "2" on the top lever, forend metal and top of rib. The gun features ejectors, cocking indicators and double triggers with articulated front. The top rib shows the South Audley Street address and each lock is engraved "J. PURDEY & SONS". The bore diameters are .736 in the right tube with a minimum wall thickness of .024", the left bore diameter is .732" and the minimum wall thickness is .030". The condition is very nice with the barrel retaining 95% of what appears to be its original black finish, all markings and proofs remain clear and legible and the finely engraved border at breech is very crisp. The action and locks show over 90% of their original color case-hardened finish which has faded over time but still shows subtle swirls of color throughout - the surfaces have a very pleasing and honest appearance. The checkered straight grip buttstock and splinter forend are of nicely figured English walnut and rate very good plus with lots of original finish and perhaps a little added light oil. The fine checkering remains strong and the gun wears a leather faced solid red rubber recoil pad. The ejectors are in time and function properly when opened normally. If the gun is opened very slowly the right ejector hangs up. The gun has a 14 1/4" length of pull with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 3/8". A fine 1911-production Purdey double gun which is tight and ready to go afield. (1F9336-1) {C&R} (8,000/12,000)
serial #20038, 12 ga., 29 1/2" Sir Joseph Whitworth Compressed Steel barrels with bright excellent bores choked improved modified and full (.027" & .039" constrictions). ...moreThe barrels are nitro proofed for 1 1/4 oz. loads and the chambers just a tad under 2 3/4". The action and locks feature full coverage rose and scroll engraving and are also engraved with a numeral "2" on the top lever, forend metal and top of rib. The gun features ejectors, cocking indicators and double triggers with articulated front. The top rib shows the South Audley Street address and each lock is engraved "J. PURDEY & SONS". The bore diameters are .736 in the right tube with a minimum wall thickness of .024", the left bore diameter is .732" and the minimum wall thickness is .030". The condition is very nice with the barrel retaining 95% of what appears to be its original black finish, all markings and proofs remain clear and legible and the finely engraved border at breech is very crisp. The action and locks show over 90% of their original color case-hardened finish which has faded over time but still shows subtle swirls of color throughout - the surfaces have a very pleasing and honest appearance. The checkered straight grip buttstock and splinter forend are of nicely figured English walnut and rate very good plus with lots of original finish and perhaps a little added light oil. The fine checkering remains strong and the gun wears a leather faced solid red rubber recoil pad. The ejectors are in time and function properly when opened normally. If the gun is opened very slowly the right ejector hangs up. The gun has a 14 1/4" length of pull with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 3/8". A fine 1911-production Purdey double gun which is tight and ready to go afield. (1F9336-1) {C&R} (8,000/12,000)

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Browning Superposed Lightning Midas Grade Over Under Shotgun Two Barrel Set

Lot # 83 (Sale Order: 83 of 601)      

serial #47729S5, 12 ga 26 1/2'' ventilated rib barrels choked improved cylinder and modified with excellent bores and 12 ga 28'' ventilated rib barrels choked modified and full with excellent bores. The 28'' barrels retain about 98% original blue with some slight marks from takedown and some light handling marks ahead of the forend, the 26 1/2'' barrels retain perhaps 98% original blue with some handling marks and slight thinning, these were clearly the workhorse of the duo. Each barrel is marked ''47729S5'' with ''P1'' and ''P2'' respectively. The frame, areas near the barrel breeches and forend metal have been intricately-engraved by Chief Engraver André Watrin whose signature is visible on the frame's left-side. The engraving consists of tight foliate scroll and punch-dot shading with cross-hatching in the area around the lever and detailed patterns along the forend metal as well as gold inlaid game scenes; a grouse in flight is seen on the belly, three ducks in flight on the right flat and three pheasant on the left. The frame shows slight hints of edge wear and still retains near 95% original blue with even fading elsewhere. The high-gloss round-knob pistolgrip checkered walnut buttstock is near excellent with some minor handling marks and a few tiny blemishes and the beginnings of some slight crazing on the flats near the frame, the oval initial plate in the toeline is engraved ''MAC''. Each set of barrels is equipped with a high-gloss checkered walnut forend, both are excellent with the 28'' barrel forend showing some very tiny chips around the forend metal. Each piece of wood shows fantastic shellflame and feathercrotch grain pattern. The gold single selective trigger shows some wear and the shotgun is equipped with a non-automatic safety, 2 3/4'' chambers and ejectors with each barrel set fitted with an ivory bead front sight, a slightly-tattered hang tag is still affixed to the triggerguard. Included is a fitted leatherette case with a slightly worn interior and moderate scratches on the lid. This 1965 Superposed Lightning is the perfect union of art and function, the engraving and gold inlay is spectacular and the two barrel configuration is perfect for knocking down a myriad of game birds. (22D9685-3) {C&R} (5000/7000)
serial #47729S5, 12 ga 26 1/2'' ventilated rib barrels choked improved cylinder and modified with excellent bores and 12 ga 28'' ventilated rib barrels choked modified an...mored full with excellent bores. The 28'' barrels retain about 98% original blue with some slight marks from takedown and some light handling marks ahead of the forend, the 26 1/2'' barrels retain perhaps 98% original blue with some handling marks and slight thinning, these were clearly the workhorse of the duo. Each barrel is marked ''47729S5'' with ''P1'' and ''P2'' respectively. The frame, areas near the barrel breeches and forend metal have been intricately-engraved by Chief Engraver André Watrin whose signature is visible on the frame's left-side. The engraving consists of tight foliate scroll and punch-dot shading with cross-hatching in the area around the lever and detailed patterns along the forend metal as well as gold inlaid game scenes; a grouse in flight is seen on the belly, three ducks in flight on the right flat and three pheasant on the left. The frame shows slight hints of edge wear and still retains near 95% original blue with even fading elsewhere. The high-gloss round-knob pistolgrip checkered walnut buttstock is near excellent with some minor handling marks and a few tiny blemishes and the beginnings of some slight crazing on the flats near the frame, the oval initial plate in the toeline is engraved ''MAC''. Each set of barrels is equipped with a high-gloss checkered walnut forend, both are excellent with the 28'' barrel forend showing some very tiny chips around the forend metal. Each piece of wood shows fantastic shellflame and feathercrotch grain pattern. The gold single selective trigger shows some wear and the shotgun is equipped with a non-automatic safety, 2 3/4'' chambers and ejectors with each barrel set fitted with an ivory bead front sight, a slightly-tattered hang tag is still affixed to the triggerguard. Included is a fitted leatherette case with a slightly worn interior and moderate scratches on the lid. This 1965 Superposed Lightning is the perfect union of art and function, the engraving and gold inlay is spectacular and the two barrel configuration is perfect for knocking down a myriad of game birds. (22D9685-3) {C&R} (5000/7000)

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Fabulous Merkel Model 201E Custom Engraved and Carved Shotgun

Lot # 84 (Sale Order: 84 of 601)      

serial #46030, 12ga., 28" barrels choked full & full with bright excellent bores. Barrels retain 99% plus lovely quality hot rust blue, the right side of the top tube showing some very very minor oxidation. The frame shows 99% vivid case colors. The workmanship on this shotgun is stunning. The gun features nine gold inlays along with some gold bordering. In addition to the factory engraving on the frame the gun has had further embellishment by the addition of three waterfowl inlays, a woodcock, a setter with pheasant in mouth and two grouse on the top lever. The top lever shows lovely gold line border engraving with stippling and two carved-in-relief grouse, the most stunning of these is flying within the pierced top lever thumb piece. The safety as well features an inlaid and carved gold border and the rear-most portion of the barrel rib has a gold inlaid fleur-di-lis; even the triggerguard has been wonderfully chiseled, sculpted and pierced and is engraved in nice quality flowing scroll. The checkered European walnut, capped pistolgrip stock and three-piece field style forend rate excellent showing a top-quality refinish. The left side of the butt shows a rounded cheekpiece, the right side has been masterfully carved with a game scene, the animals are carved ivory, showing a pointer and two pheasants. The pistolgrip cap as well is ivory with a steel inlay of the setter with pheasant, this encircled by a gold inlaid border and the toeline has a blued steel monogram plate with three gold inlaid chiseled monogrammed initials "SJK". The rib wears an ivory bead which is surrounded by a 10th gold inlay in a dual-fleur-di-lis pattern. The embellishments on this gun are lovely, the craftsman has plied his art carefully and the results are tastefully understated and not gaudy in any way. The gun of course features cocking indicators, ejectors, an articulated front trigger and non-automatic safety. Lock-up is with Greener crossbolt, the arm is tight on-face and seems to function well mechanically. Proofed in 1957. (3E9730-59) {C&R} [Frank Grzasko Collection] (4000/6000)
serial #46030, 12ga., 28" barrels choked full & full with bright excellent bores. Barrels retain 99% plus lovely quality hot rust blue, the right side of the top tube sho...morewing some very very minor oxidation. The frame shows 99% vivid case colors. The workmanship on this shotgun is stunning. The gun features nine gold inlays along with some gold bordering. In addition to the factory engraving on the frame the gun has had further embellishment by the addition of three waterfowl inlays, a woodcock, a setter with pheasant in mouth and two grouse on the top lever. The top lever shows lovely gold line border engraving with stippling and two carved-in-relief grouse, the most stunning of these is flying within the pierced top lever thumb piece. The safety as well features an inlaid and carved gold border and the rear-most portion of the barrel rib has a gold inlaid fleur-di-lis; even the triggerguard has been wonderfully chiseled, sculpted and pierced and is engraved in nice quality flowing scroll. The checkered European walnut, capped pistolgrip stock and three-piece field style forend rate excellent showing a top-quality refinish. The left side of the butt shows a rounded cheekpiece, the right side has been masterfully carved with a game scene, the animals are carved ivory, showing a pointer and two pheasants. The pistolgrip cap as well is ivory with a steel inlay of the setter with pheasant, this encircled by a gold inlaid border and the toeline has a blued steel monogram plate with three gold inlaid chiseled monogrammed initials "SJK". The rib wears an ivory bead which is surrounded by a 10th gold inlay in a dual-fleur-di-lis pattern. The embellishments on this gun are lovely, the craftsman has plied his art carefully and the results are tastefully understated and not gaudy in any way. The gun of course features cocking indicators, ejectors, an articulated front trigger and non-automatic safety. Lock-up is with Greener crossbolt, the arm is tight on-face and seems to function well mechanically. Proofed in 1957. (3E9730-59) {C&R} [Frank Grzasko Collection] (4000/6000)

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Parker VHE Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 85 (Sale Order: 85 of 601)      

serial #227629, 20 ga. on a ''0'' (zero) frame, 28'' Vulcan steel barrels choked modified in both, with bright about excellent bores, the right tube showing a couple small dings which were neatly raised near the muzzles. The barrels retain about 90% original blue, the loss is due to even fading and toning to a pewter and deep gray patina, with a few flecks of light surface oxidation, the expected handful of small handling marks and scratches from field use. The frame remains quite nice retaining about 97% original color case-hardening which is muting on some of the high edges and contact points showing a couple flaked areas around the triggerguard and some very light surface oxidation on each of the flats. The checkered capped pistolgrip American walnut buttstock rates otherwise very fine with just a few handling marks and light wear, unfortunately the toe chipped at some point and was sanded-over, showing an about 1'' flattened section. The splinter forend rates very good with a few more handling marks. The length of pull from the single selective trigger to the Parker dogs head buttplate is 13 5/8'' with drops of 1 1/2'' and 2 3/4''. The gun features automatic safety, ejectors, single selective trigger and locks up tight on-face with the top lever still right of center. The gun functions well mechanically with the exception of the left ejector which does not trip. Parker Gun Identification & Serialization lists the configuration of the arm as having ejectors but does not mention the single selective trigger, it is clearly a factory trigger as the frame is stamped with the appropriate ''L'' and ''R'' which would've had to have been done prior to the case-hardening process. It would seem a simple matter for a good wood man to repair and camouflage the toe, the wood there being very straight-grained. A handy and quick-pointing selective trigger smallbore double ejector Parker that will serve just as well afield as it will as an investment. (3C9741-2) {C&R} (2000/4000)
serial #227629, 20 ga. on a ''0'' (zero) frame, 28'' Vulcan steel barrels choked modified in both, with bright about excellent bores, the right tube showing a couple smal...morel dings which were neatly raised near the muzzles. The barrels retain about 90% original blue, the loss is due to even fading and toning to a pewter and deep gray patina, with a few flecks of light surface oxidation, the expected handful of small handling marks and scratches from field use. The frame remains quite nice retaining about 97% original color case-hardening which is muting on some of the high edges and contact points showing a couple flaked areas around the triggerguard and some very light surface oxidation on each of the flats. The checkered capped pistolgrip American walnut buttstock rates otherwise very fine with just a few handling marks and light wear, unfortunately the toe chipped at some point and was sanded-over, showing an about 1'' flattened section. The splinter forend rates very good with a few more handling marks. The length of pull from the single selective trigger to the Parker dogs head buttplate is 13 5/8'' with drops of 1 1/2'' and 2 3/4''. The gun features automatic safety, ejectors, single selective trigger and locks up tight on-face with the top lever still right of center. The gun functions well mechanically with the exception of the left ejector which does not trip. Parker Gun Identification & Serialization lists the configuration of the arm as having ejectors but does not mention the single selective trigger, it is clearly a factory trigger as the frame is stamped with the appropriate ''L'' and ''R'' which would've had to have been done prior to the case-hardening process. It would seem a simple matter for a good wood man to repair and camouflage the toe, the wood there being very straight-grained. A handy and quick-pointing selective trigger smallbore double ejector Parker that will serve just as well afield as it will as an investment. (3C9741-2) {C&R} (2000/4000)

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Parker VH Boxlock Double Shotgun

Lot # 86 (Sale Order: 86 of 601)      

serial #237408, 16 ga., 28'' vulcan steel barrels on a No. 1 frame choked improved modified and tight full with excellent bores. The barrels and triggerguard retain 99% original blue with some faint edge wear and a few handling marks and a couple tiny light scratches. The frame has darkened somewhat but retains 90% very nice remnants of case-hardened color the balance a mottled smoky gray-brown. There is crisp zig-zag-style border engraving and ''PARKER'' is marked on the belly. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip stock and splinter-style forend are excellent as having a light coat of added varnish with sharp checkering and fantastic contrasting feathercrotch figure in the butt. The buttstock is equipped with a checkered hard rubber Parker dog's head buttplate with a couple minor blemishes at the toe, the length-of-pull is 14'' with drops of 1 5/8'' and 2 1/2''. The barrels are marked ''MERIDEN.CT.'', the frame's belly is marked ''PARKER'' and the ''BROS'' has been omitted from the buttplate, all evidence indicating that this gun was produced just after the Remington take-over of 1934 but before they moved to Ilion, NY. The barrels lock up tight and there are double triggers and an automatic safety. A very nice mid-30s Parker for the hunter and collector alike. (22B9808-23) {C&R} (2000/3000)
serial #237408, 16 ga., 28'' vulcan steel barrels on a No. 1 frame choked improved modified and tight full with excellent bores. The barrels and triggerguard retain 99% o...moreriginal blue with some faint edge wear and a few handling marks and a couple tiny light scratches. The frame has darkened somewhat but retains 90% very nice remnants of case-hardened color the balance a mottled smoky gray-brown. There is crisp zig-zag-style border engraving and ''PARKER'' is marked on the belly. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip stock and splinter-style forend are excellent as having a light coat of added varnish with sharp checkering and fantastic contrasting feathercrotch figure in the butt. The buttstock is equipped with a checkered hard rubber Parker dog's head buttplate with a couple minor blemishes at the toe, the length-of-pull is 14'' with drops of 1 5/8'' and 2 1/2''. The barrels are marked ''MERIDEN.CT.'', the frame's belly is marked ''PARKER'' and the ''BROS'' has been omitted from the buttplate, all evidence indicating that this gun was produced just after the Remington take-over of 1934 but before they moved to Ilion, NY. The barrels lock up tight and there are double triggers and an automatic safety. A very nice mid-30s Parker for the hunter and collector alike. (22B9808-23) {C&R} (2000/3000)

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Parker VH Boxlock Double Shotgun

Lot # 87 (Sale Order: 87 of 601)      

serial #235109, 12 ga., 30'' vulcan steel barrels on a No. 1 1/2 frame choked modified and full with excellent bores. The barrels and triggerguard retain 99% original blue with some faint silvering of the high edges, some very minor signs of handling and couple very tiny dings in the left tube that do not transfer to the bore. The frame retains perhaps 98% original vivid color case-hardening with the only notable loss being some slight edge wear, thinning along the operational points of the top tang and lever's tip. This frame is marked ''PARKER BROS'' on the frame flats and has nice crisp zig-zag border engraving. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip buttstock and splinter-style forend are excellent as having a light coat of added varnish and a few very light handling marks and tiny blemishes, the checkering is sharp with subtle, but nice, figure. The checkered hard rubber dog's head buttplate is simply-marked ''PARKER'' and the length of pull is 14 1/4'' with drops of 1 5/8'' and 2 3/4''. The gun features an automatic safety, double triggers and the barrels lock-up tight and on-face. Simply a nice early-30s Parker with tons of original metal finish. (22B9808-1) {C&R} (2000/3000)
serial #235109, 12 ga., 30'' vulcan steel barrels on a No. 1 1/2 frame choked modified and full with excellent bores. The barrels and triggerguard retain 99% original blu...moree with some faint silvering of the high edges, some very minor signs of handling and couple very tiny dings in the left tube that do not transfer to the bore. The frame retains perhaps 98% original vivid color case-hardening with the only notable loss being some slight edge wear, thinning along the operational points of the top tang and lever's tip. This frame is marked ''PARKER BROS'' on the frame flats and has nice crisp zig-zag border engraving. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip buttstock and splinter-style forend are excellent as having a light coat of added varnish and a few very light handling marks and tiny blemishes, the checkering is sharp with subtle, but nice, figure. The checkered hard rubber dog's head buttplate is simply-marked ''PARKER'' and the length of pull is 14 1/4'' with drops of 1 5/8'' and 2 3/4''. The gun features an automatic safety, double triggers and the barrels lock-up tight and on-face. Simply a nice early-30s Parker with tons of original metal finish. (22B9808-1) {C&R} (2000/3000)

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Fabulous Abbiatico & Salvinelli Castore Sidelock Self-Cocking Double Hammergun

Lot # 88 (Sale Order: 88 of 601)      

serial #764, 20 ga. 2 3/4", 26" barrels with bright excellent bores choked about improved cylinder and modified (.010" and .014" constrictions). This is a lovely example of 20th century Italian artistry in arms. The action and locks are engraved in full coverage game scene engraving bordered with Baroque relief floral scroll. The top of the action is in full relief floral scroll as are the sides of the hammers. The right lockplate shows four flushing grouse in forest and pasture background. The belly of the action shows two woodcock taking flight out of the ground cover. The left lockplate shows flushing bobwhite in a lovely forest and pasture scene with a farmhouse in the background. The triggerplate is signed "S. Venzi & R. Sanzogini Inc." adjacent to front bow of the guard and the front trigger. This shotgun features ejectors, double triggers, self cocking hammers, articulated front trigger, rolled edge triggerguard and a non-automatic safety. The gun features beautifully figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock and splinter forend with checkered butt. The shotgun remains in excellent condition with the barrels showing 97% original blue finish overall. The maker name "ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI" is gold inlaid in small letters, the right leg of the "V" along with the following "I" are missing their gold - this should be an easy fix of one wished to correct it. The action shows an even, unblemished silver-gray overall with all engraving crisp. The stocks rate excellent with 98% original finish remaining and with very sharp checkering, crisp edges and dropper points. The gun handles beautifully weighing just a little over 5 1/2 lbs. with a 14 3/8" length of pull over the checkered butt and with drops of 1 1/2" and 2". The shotgun comes in its original Nizzoli made leather trunk style case with cleaning rod and implements. This shotgun shows very little use and is a lovely example of a modern hammergun with all the bells & whistles and extremely fine embellishments. A classy and classic shotgun for the sophisticated shotgun enthusiast. (1F9821-1) {MODERN} (12,000/18,000)
serial #764, 20 ga. 2 3/4", 26" barrels with bright excellent bores choked about improved cylinder and modified (.010" and .014" constrictions). This is a lovely example ...moreof 20th century Italian artistry in arms. The action and locks are engraved in full coverage game scene engraving bordered with Baroque relief floral scroll. The top of the action is in full relief floral scroll as are the sides of the hammers. The right lockplate shows four flushing grouse in forest and pasture background. The belly of the action shows two woodcock taking flight out of the ground cover. The left lockplate shows flushing bobwhite in a lovely forest and pasture scene with a farmhouse in the background. The triggerplate is signed "S. Venzi & R. Sanzogini Inc." adjacent to front bow of the guard and the front trigger. This shotgun features ejectors, double triggers, self cocking hammers, articulated front trigger, rolled edge triggerguard and a non-automatic safety. The gun features beautifully figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock and splinter forend with checkered butt. The shotgun remains in excellent condition with the barrels showing 97% original blue finish overall. The maker name "ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI" is gold inlaid in small letters, the right leg of the "V" along with the following "I" are missing their gold - this should be an easy fix of one wished to correct it. The action shows an even, unblemished silver-gray overall with all engraving crisp. The stocks rate excellent with 98% original finish remaining and with very sharp checkering, crisp edges and dropper points. The gun handles beautifully weighing just a little over 5 1/2 lbs. with a 14 3/8" length of pull over the checkered butt and with drops of 1 1/2" and 2". The shotgun comes in its original Nizzoli made leather trunk style case with cleaning rod and implements. This shotgun shows very little use and is a lovely example of a modern hammergun with all the bells & whistles and extremely fine embellishments. A classy and classic shotgun for the sophisticated shotgun enthusiast. (1F9821-1) {MODERN} (12,000/18,000)

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Extremely Rare Factory Game Scene Engraved Remington Hepburn No. 3 Match Grade "B" Rifle

Lot # 89 (Sale Order: 89 of 601)      

Description Update 11/17/2020: Old repaired 4" crack at left stock flat and checkering

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)

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Ithaca Grade 4E New Ithaca Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 90 (Sale Order: 90 of 601)      

serial #439499, 12 ga, 30'' barrels choked modified and full with excellent bores. The barrels retain perhaps 98% original blue, there are a couple tiny bottom dings right and left and a few light handling marks with the detailed engraving around the breeches and extension remaining crisp. The Grade 4 engraved frame and triggerguard have toned to a pleasant gunmetal gray patina with some faint freckling and nice color remaining on the water table. The engraving is crisp with billowing scroll, a duck in flight left and a pheasant right. The checkered walnut straight-grip buttstock with red Ithaca pad and splinter-style forend with inlaid ebony tip are very good with the stock fit slightly off at the wrist-to-frame fit, likely an easy fix, and the checkering worn mostly flat-top. There is a small impact mark in the left cheek, small chips at the top tang and some other blemishes with very nice figure running down from the comb and attractive fleur-de-lis checkering patterns. The ejectors are very strong, barrels tight and on-face, there are pin-style cocking indicators on each side of the lever, double triggers and a 15'' length-of-pull with drops of 1 1/2'' and 2 1/2''. Included is a good condition leather leg-o-mutton case. An attractive NID well-equipped to knock them down in style. (22B9771-15) {C&R} (1200/1800)
serial #439499, 12 ga, 30'' barrels choked modified and full with excellent bores. The barrels retain perhaps 98% original blue, there are a couple tiny bottom dings righ...moret and left and a few light handling marks with the detailed engraving around the breeches and extension remaining crisp. The Grade 4 engraved frame and triggerguard have toned to a pleasant gunmetal gray patina with some faint freckling and nice color remaining on the water table. The engraving is crisp with billowing scroll, a duck in flight left and a pheasant right. The checkered walnut straight-grip buttstock with red Ithaca pad and splinter-style forend with inlaid ebony tip are very good with the stock fit slightly off at the wrist-to-frame fit, likely an easy fix, and the checkering worn mostly flat-top. There is a small impact mark in the left cheek, small chips at the top tang and some other blemishes with very nice figure running down from the comb and attractive fleur-de-lis checkering patterns. The ejectors are very strong, barrels tight and on-face, there are pin-style cocking indicators on each side of the lever, double triggers and a 15'' length-of-pull with drops of 1 1/2'' and 2 1/2''. Included is a good condition leather leg-o-mutton case. An attractive NID well-equipped to knock them down in style. (22B9771-15) {C&R} (1200/1800)

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Very Fine U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Martial Pistol by Robert Johnson

Lot # 91 (Sale Order: 91 of 601)      

.54 caliber, 8 1/2" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel shows proper "U.S. / J.H. / P" inspectors initials and the lock is properly marked and dated "1844". The condition of the pistol is very nice with the barrel and other brightly finished metal surfaces remaining smooth and bearing a lovely even light gray patina. The lock shows a good deal of mottled original color case hardened finish with markings remaining crisp and fully legible. The walnut stock rates excellent with 95% original oil finish remaining, crisp edges and two excellent cartouches. To the rear of the cartouches on the stock flat there are a couple old, light scratches that wouldn't merit mention if the gun was not in such fine condition. A very fine example of the last U.S. flintlock martial pistol that many consider to be the finest ever made for both aesthetics and function. (1C9833-93) {ANTIQUE} (2000/3000)
.54 caliber, 8 1/2" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel shows proper "U.S. / J.H. / P" inspectors initials and the lock is properly marked and dated "18...more44". The condition of the pistol is very nice with the barrel and other brightly finished metal surfaces remaining smooth and bearing a lovely even light gray patina. The lock shows a good deal of mottled original color case hardened finish with markings remaining crisp and fully legible. The walnut stock rates excellent with 95% original oil finish remaining, crisp edges and two excellent cartouches. To the rear of the cartouches on the stock flat there are a couple old, light scratches that wouldn't merit mention if the gun was not in such fine condition. A very fine example of the last U.S. flintlock martial pistol that many consider to be the finest ever made for both aesthetics and function. (1C9833-93) {ANTIQUE} (2000/3000)

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U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Martial Pistol by Waters

Lot # 92 (Sale Order: 92 of 601)      

.54 caliber, 8 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. The barrel shows proper "U.S. / J.H. / P" inspector's initials and the lock bears proper Waters address and is dated 1844. All markings in metal remain clear and legible with all metal surfaces remaining quite smooth and generally free of any pitting. The brightly finished metal surfaces show a pleasing mellow gray patina with some very minor scattered light oxidation staining present. The lock is a somewhat darker gray patina blended with some faded color case hardening. The walnut stock rates about excellent with a good deal of original finish and with two sharp cartouches on stock flat. The stock surfaces show some scattered light handling marks, the majority of which are on the left stock flat but the cartouches thankfully remain unaffected. The pistol remains in its original flintlock configuration with all lock components being original and with the touchhole undisturbed. A very nice Waters 1836 flintlock pistol. (1C9833-53) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2500)
.54 caliber, 8 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. The barrel shows proper "U.S. / J.H. / P" inspector's initials and the lock bears proper Waters address and is dated 18...more44. All markings in metal remain clear and legible with all metal surfaces remaining quite smooth and generally free of any pitting. The brightly finished metal surfaces show a pleasing mellow gray patina with some very minor scattered light oxidation staining present. The lock is a somewhat darker gray patina blended with some faded color case hardening. The walnut stock rates about excellent with a good deal of original finish and with two sharp cartouches on stock flat. The stock surfaces show some scattered light handling marks, the majority of which are on the left stock flat but the cartouches thankfully remain unaffected. The pistol remains in its original flintlock configuration with all lock components being original and with the touchhole undisturbed. A very nice Waters 1836 flintlock pistol. (1C9833-53) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2500)

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U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Martial Pistol by Aston

Lot # 93 (Sale Order: 93 of 601)      

.54 caliber, 8 1/2" barrel with a very good bore. This pistol bears proper barrel markings "US / J.H. / P" and is dated "1847" on the tang. The lock shows proper markings and is also dated "1847" to rear of hammer. All markings in metal remain clear and legible and the metal is very smooth with just the smallest amount of light oxidation staining and no discernable pitting. The brass backstrap, butt, triggerguard, barrel band and sideplate all show a pleasing untouched patina. The walnut stock rates excellent with lots of original finish, well-defined edges and strong "WAT" cartouche on left flat. Ahead of the cartouche is a period stamped "32" which is a rack or inventory number of some type. A very fine example of these handsome percussion martial pistols. (1C9833-70) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2000)
.54 caliber, 8 1/2" barrel with a very good bore. This pistol bears proper barrel markings "US / J.H. / P" and is dated "1847" on the tang. The lock shows proper markings...more and is also dated "1847" to rear of hammer. All markings in metal remain clear and legible and the metal is very smooth with just the smallest amount of light oxidation staining and no discernable pitting. The brass backstrap, butt, triggerguard, barrel band and sideplate all show a pleasing untouched patina. The walnut stock rates excellent with lots of original finish, well-defined edges and strong "WAT" cartouche on left flat. Ahead of the cartouche is a period stamped "32" which is a rack or inventory number of some type. A very fine example of these handsome percussion martial pistols. (1C9833-70) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2000)

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Colt Pocket Model Of Navy Caliber Percussion Revolver

Lot # 94 (Sale Order: 94 of 601)      

serial #15323, .36 caliber, 4 1/2" octagon barrel with a very good bore. This revolver is in very nice condition and shows all matching numbers on the barrel, frame, cylinder, barrel wedge, backstrap and triggerguard. The barrel shows proper New York address and retains about 70% original blue finish with silvering on high edges and other areas showing a brown patina. The cylinder shows 90% of its stagecoach holdup scene and is mostly a smooth brown patina with traces of original blue in protected areas. The frame shows about 40% original color case hardened finish which is darkening and has a pleasing appearance. The brass gripstraps show a mellow patina overall. The one-piece walnut grip rates very good with 70% original varnish remaining and with scattered light handling marks from the years. The hammer shows good original color, the loading lever is mostly a gray patina with some color mixed in. A nice Pocket Navy Colt. (1B9898-17) {ANTIQUE} (1200/1800)
serial #15323, .36 caliber, 4 1/2" octagon barrel with a very good bore. This revolver is in very nice condition and shows all matching numbers on the barrel, frame, cyli...morender, barrel wedge, backstrap and triggerguard. The barrel shows proper New York address and retains about 70% original blue finish with silvering on high edges and other areas showing a brown patina. The cylinder shows 90% of its stagecoach holdup scene and is mostly a smooth brown patina with traces of original blue in protected areas. The frame shows about 40% original color case hardened finish which is darkening and has a pleasing appearance. The brass gripstraps show a mellow patina overall. The one-piece walnut grip rates very good with 70% original varnish remaining and with scattered light handling marks from the years. The hammer shows good original color, the loading lever is mostly a gray patina with some color mixed in. A nice Pocket Navy Colt. (1B9898-17) {ANTIQUE} (1200/1800)

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Lovely Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum Revolver With Special Order Sights

Lot # 95 (Sale Order: 95 of 601)      

serial #53601 (Reg. No. 2920), 6'' barrel with a bright excellent bore which actually appears unfired it is so brilliant. The metal surfaces retain 98 to 99% original blue, the only true loss being the beginning of a very light turn ring on the cylinder with perhaps a tiny bit of muzzle wear. The grooved hammer and trigger retain all their original color case-hardening, the right upper interior edge of the trigger showing only some very slight silvering. The checkered magna grips with silver S&W medallions rate excellent to as-new and are stamp-numbered to the gun on the interior of the left panel. All of the numbers are matching and the arm is fitted with a King reflector front sight and a square notch rear. The face of the cylinder retains all its blue with a tiny bit of flash evidence, the breech face of the barrel is immaculate with a tiny line of loss on the inside strap just above the forcing cone, the recoil shield at rear of frame retains all its original blue with none of the telltale drag marks from being rotated with ammunition in it. The arm comes with its original box, the blue box with gold lettering rates about very good with scuffing along the sharp edges of the lid and a bit of darkening or soiling from the years, both end labels fully readable, the left showing a bit of water staining. The box initially appears unmarked but close inspection with a loupe shows remnants of what appear to be the top of the number five and a ''6'' at the center, highly likely the original box. Factory records indicate the revolver shipping with a king gold bead front sight, this has obviously been changed to a red bead. A beautiful registered magnum from which it would be difficult to upgrade. (39908-20) {C&R} (6000/8000)
serial #53601 (Reg. No. 2920), 6'' barrel with a bright excellent bore which actually appears unfired it is so brilliant. The metal surfaces retain 98 to 99% original blu...moree, the only true loss being the beginning of a very light turn ring on the cylinder with perhaps a tiny bit of muzzle wear. The grooved hammer and trigger retain all their original color case-hardening, the right upper interior edge of the trigger showing only some very slight silvering. The checkered magna grips with silver S&W medallions rate excellent to as-new and are stamp-numbered to the gun on the interior of the left panel. All of the numbers are matching and the arm is fitted with a King reflector front sight and a square notch rear. The face of the cylinder retains all its blue with a tiny bit of flash evidence, the breech face of the barrel is immaculate with a tiny line of loss on the inside strap just above the forcing cone, the recoil shield at rear of frame retains all its original blue with none of the telltale drag marks from being rotated with ammunition in it. The arm comes with its original box, the blue box with gold lettering rates about very good with scuffing along the sharp edges of the lid and a bit of darkening or soiling from the years, both end labels fully readable, the left showing a bit of water staining. The box initially appears unmarked but close inspection with a loupe shows remnants of what appear to be the top of the number five and a ''6'' at the center, highly likely the original box. Factory records indicate the revolver shipping with a king gold bead front sight, this has obviously been changed to a red bead. A beautiful registered magnum from which it would be difficult to upgrade. (39908-20) {C&R} (6000/8000)

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Remington Turkish Contract Prototype Rolling Block Rifle Formerly of Remington Factory Collection

Lot # 96 (Sale Order: 96 of 601)      

450 Turkish, 34" barrel with Henry patent rifling and a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this handsome rifle retains about 94% original blue with most of the loss due to some very fine mild oxidation staining and freckling scattered along its length along with a few minor handling marks. The action and barrel bands retain about 96-97% original bright blue with high edge wear and mild thinning along the bands and the action showing some sparsely scattered light freckling and remnants of a hardened protective grease. The upper tang shows strong E. Remington & Sons address and patent dates, the left side rear barrel band is stamped with a Turkish star and crescent over "H" and the front band with the same but over an "L". The smooth walnut stocks remain in about very fine condition retaining most of their original oil finish showing a thin 2 1/8" repaired sliver along the edge of the ramrod channel behind the front band, below this a very thin 3" missing sliver and otherwise just a few sparsely scattered light dings and handling marks. The stock retains its Remington factory collection brass inventory tag along the toe line numbered "174". There is no cleaning rod present and the rifle is equipped with sling swivels, right side saber bayonet lug to accept the Model 1874 Peabody saber bayonet, military sights and the action seems to function well mechanically. According to Mr. Squier's notes only three of these prototypes were produced. A very fine example that would make an excellent addition to any advanced martial collection. (13C9670-358) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (3000/4000)
450 Turkish, 34" barrel with Henry patent rifling and a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this handsome rifle retains about 94% original blue with most of the loss due...more to some very fine mild oxidation staining and freckling scattered along its length along with a few minor handling marks. The action and barrel bands retain about 96-97% original bright blue with high edge wear and mild thinning along the bands and the action showing some sparsely scattered light freckling and remnants of a hardened protective grease. The upper tang shows strong E. Remington & Sons address and patent dates, the left side rear barrel band is stamped with a Turkish star and crescent over "H" and the front band with the same but over an "L". The smooth walnut stocks remain in about very fine condition retaining most of their original oil finish showing a thin 2 1/8" repaired sliver along the edge of the ramrod channel behind the front band, below this a very thin 3" missing sliver and otherwise just a few sparsely scattered light dings and handling marks. The stock retains its Remington factory collection brass inventory tag along the toe line numbered "174". There is no cleaning rod present and the rifle is equipped with sling swivels, right side saber bayonet lug to accept the Model 1874 Peabody saber bayonet, military sights and the action seems to function well mechanically. According to Mr. Squier's notes only three of these prototypes were produced. A very fine example that would make an excellent addition to any advanced martial collection. (13C9670-358) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (3000/4000)

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Remington 1879 Argentine Artillery Rolling Block Carbine, Former Remington Factory Collection

Lot # 97 (Sale Order: 97 of 601)      

43 Spanish, 23 1/2" round barrel with octagonal breech and a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this handsome little carbine retains about 80-85% original blue thinning and toning overall to a pleasant deep plum-brown patina showing some scattered very fine faint scratches and light freckling. The action, barrel band and buttplate retain about 97% vibrant case-hardened colors showing some very mild muting along the tangs and heel of the buttplate along with some very sparsely scattered mild freckles and remnants of protective lacquer in the protected areas. The hammer, breechblock and small action parts are partially bright showing some scattered gray freckling and the tang address and patent dates and Argentine model designation atop the breech remain intact and strong. The smooth walnut stocks remain in very fine condition retaining much of their original oil finish with a few scattered light dings and handling marks. The left side butt is stamped with a small "46" and it retains the original Remington factory collection brass tag numbered "33". The carbine is equipped sling swivels, military sights and long right side saber bayonet lug and the action seems to function well mechanically. Issued carbines generally saw very hard use and this remains a very fine example as-retained by Remington. (13C9670-193) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2000/3000)
43 Spanish, 23 1/2" round barrel with octagonal breech and a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this handsome little carbine retains about 80-85% original blue thinning...more and toning overall to a pleasant deep plum-brown patina showing some scattered very fine faint scratches and light freckling. The action, barrel band and buttplate retain about 97% vibrant case-hardened colors showing some very mild muting along the tangs and heel of the buttplate along with some very sparsely scattered mild freckles and remnants of protective lacquer in the protected areas. The hammer, breechblock and small action parts are partially bright showing some scattered gray freckling and the tang address and patent dates and Argentine model designation atop the breech remain intact and strong. The smooth walnut stocks remain in very fine condition retaining much of their original oil finish with a few scattered light dings and handling marks. The left side butt is stamped with a small "46" and it retains the original Remington factory collection brass tag numbered "33". The carbine is equipped sling swivels, military sights and long right side saber bayonet lug and the action seems to function well mechanically. Issued carbines generally saw very hard use and this remains a very fine example as-retained by Remington. (13C9670-193) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2000/3000)

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Extremely Rare & Important Confederate Artillery Drum Captured by 13th CT Vol. at Irish Bend

Lot # 98 (Sale Order: 98 of 601)      

Recently deaccessioned from the collection of the New Britain Youth Museum of New Britain Connecticut, this bass-size drum has been in their possession since the mid-1950...mores. While the name of the benefactor has sadly been lost to the years, the drum has been in storage as it did not fit with the current mission of the museum and working and developmental capital was a priority over artifacts which would likely never see public exhibition. The drum is as honest as they come and shows a wonderful uncleaned oxidized patina from the years with ingrained dust in the protected areas from its long stint in the store room. Each of the hoops shows strong remnants of a red-burgundy milk paint, the top hoop with numerous chips and flakes along its edge, starting to warp slightly from the years. The shell may be ash or some sort of yellow southern pine and shows a very pleasing ochre tinge to what appears to have been white or buff-colored wash, the dark mahogany-toned wood beneath evident in the numerous small flaked areas. What appears to be antique replacement rope and four original tugs are present, drying and very brittle from the years showing remnants of a buff colored paint or die, the replacement tugs each also showing minor drying and flaking; there is a tiny strand of original rope present beneath the top hoop. On the body of the drum can be seen a hand-painted crossed panoply of two Confederate states ''First Flag'', stars and bars, with a count of 12 stars, the paint has faded a bit and flaked somewhat from the years, and the circle of stars can actually be counted on the right flag, one cannot get an accurate count of the original stars painted on the blue field of the left flag due to flaking and fading. The top and bottom heads are both a deep coffee-tobacco colored patina, the top head more of a buff color at the worn center section where stick impact would have been. Each of the heads has been very neatly painted with a commemoration of the date and place of capture, the bottom head the most illustrative ''Captured From The Enemy/At Irish Band LA/April 14, 1863'', this was the date that the 13th Connecticut Regiment, along with elements of 25th Connecticut and 159th New York, was engaged with the 1st Louisiana Field Battery, the ''St. Mary's Cannoneers''. The details of the battle are scrupulously written down in numerous reports on the subject and very nearly precisely match the paragraph on the bottom head of the drum ''Taken Together with a Gun and Caisson, Two Officers Horses, a Battery, Flag and a Young Brown Bear, Two Years Mascotte of the Regiment''. The volume History of the 13th Infantry Regiment of Connecticut Volunteers During the Great Rebellion details the very day in-which the 13th Connecticut engaged the Louisiana men, the 13th utilizing a firing and loading on-the-march technique (''this mode of firing--firing while advancing in line of battle--is not laid down in the tactics'' the narrative reads). The volume detailing reports from onlookers: ''When the 13th commenced firing it didn't sound like the other regiments, but there was a steady roll without any break in the sound for near ten minutes.... That rebel battery ceased firing mighty quick''. Lieut. Leonidas Hall of the 1st Louisiana quoted ''I never heard such firing.....It seemed like a never ending peal of rolling thunder, I knew something had to give way in front of the 13th, for no troops that ever breathed could stand such a fire as that''. The same narrative in that same volume details the retreat of the St. Mary's Cannoneers, and the capture of ''two caissons, one limber, four artillery horses, many swords, muskets, a great quantity of ammunition, 60 prisoners and a large and elegantly embroidered silk flag'', that flag of the St. Mary's Cannoneers was in the archives of the State of Connecticut for years, eventually being returned to Louisiana. The drum itself measures about 28 3/4'' in diameter and is 20'' tall, and has a braided carry rope, no doubt done at the time it was re-strung. While the 13th is not mentioned anywhere on the drum, there is absolutely no doubt they were the only Connecticut Regiment to capture the aforementioned gun, caisson, officers and horses as well as the flag at the Battle of Irish Bend, the drum being donated to a Connecticut Museum supports this inevitable conclusion. An absolutely wonderful Confederate drum, a museum grade American treasure from that great conflict. Note that the due to fragility and the size, extra shipping will apply on this item. (15,000/25,000)

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Rare Remington Argentine Contract Prototype Rolling Block Rifle, Former Remington Factory Collection

Lot # 99 (Sale Order: 99 of 601)      

50-70, 36" round barrel with octagonal breech and a bright near excellent bore showing a hint of minor frosting in the grooves with otherwise strong rifling. The barrel of this lovely rifle retains about 96-97% original blue showing some mild thinning to pewter patina around the muzzle, a few scattered tiny dings and errant freckles. The action, barrel bands and nosecap retain strong case-hardened colors throughout, perhaps 80%, particularly vibrant along the right side action and more protected areas with overall toning to a pleasant pale gray case-hardened patina with the bow of the guard and left edge of the action toning to a mild brown patina. The hammer, breechblock and action pins retain about 98% original blue showing some mild high edge wear, the buttplate retaining about 90% original blue with overall mild thinning and the pin retainer and rear sight spring retain much of their lovely fire blue. The Remington address and patent dates along the upper tang remain intact and crisp and the barrel bands are marked with the familiar "U" stamps. The smooth walnut stocks remain in very fine condition retaining much of their original oil finish with the butt having darkened somewhat from the years and showing a very thin 1 1/2" sliver missing along the edge of the ramrod channel just behind the nosecap, a couple very thin drying cracks also behind the nosecap and otherwise just some sparsely scattered light dings and handling marks. Metal-to-wood fit remains excellent and the buttstock retains its original Remington factory brass tag numbered "141". The rifle is equipped with sling swivels, military sights, blue-finished cleaning rod and right side saber bayonet mount and the action seems to function well mechanically. A very handsome example for the Remington collector. (13C9670-244) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2000/3000)
50-70, 36" round barrel with octagonal breech and a bright near excellent bore showing a hint of minor frosting in the grooves with otherwise strong rifling. The barrel o...moref this lovely rifle retains about 96-97% original blue showing some mild thinning to pewter patina around the muzzle, a few scattered tiny dings and errant freckles. The action, barrel bands and nosecap retain strong case-hardened colors throughout, perhaps 80%, particularly vibrant along the right side action and more protected areas with overall toning to a pleasant pale gray case-hardened patina with the bow of the guard and left edge of the action toning to a mild brown patina. The hammer, breechblock and action pins retain about 98% original blue showing some mild high edge wear, the buttplate retaining about 90% original blue with overall mild thinning and the pin retainer and rear sight spring retain much of their lovely fire blue. The Remington address and patent dates along the upper tang remain intact and crisp and the barrel bands are marked with the familiar "U" stamps. The smooth walnut stocks remain in very fine condition retaining much of their original oil finish with the butt having darkened somewhat from the years and showing a very thin 1 1/2" sliver missing along the edge of the ramrod channel just behind the nosecap, a couple very thin drying cracks also behind the nosecap and otherwise just some sparsely scattered light dings and handling marks. Metal-to-wood fit remains excellent and the buttstock retains its original Remington factory brass tag numbered "141". The rifle is equipped with sling swivels, military sights, blue-finished cleaning rod and right side saber bayonet mount and the action seems to function well mechanically. A very handsome example for the Remington collector. (13C9670-244) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2000/3000)

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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver Presented to George Dimick, 1st and 12th Vermont Infantry

Lot # 100 (Sale Order: 100 of 601)      

serial #206625, .31 cal, 4'' octagon barrel with a very good bore which shows strong rifling and bright areas but with light oxidation and some scattered very light pitting. The barrel itself remains quite nice retaining perhaps 95% original blue, with wear to pewter on the sharp edges of the octagon and overall very light oxidation staining, the right side barrel lug showing numerous tiny impact marks in the area of the wedge. The loading lever retains some strong trace color case-hardening and the six shot cylinder has some trace original blue with a strong cylinder scene and four of the hammer rest pins remaining. The frame remains very pleasing with perhaps 80% original color case-hardening, primarily on the left frame flat, with a bit on the right as well, the hammer and trigger toned to a pewter patina. The triggerguard and backstrap remain very nice with perhaps 97% original silver plate, the backstrap with the period inscription ''G.E.Dimick/From/Co.E 9th Regt. Vt. Vols.'', clearly a gift to Capt. Dimick from admirers in the 9th Vermont infantry. The one piece walnut grip rates very fine with nearly all its original varnish and only light wear along the sharp edges and a few minor handling marks scattered about, it is numbered to the gun on the interior in antique ink pen. George Dimick did two tours, the first with the 1st Vermont Infantry, the second with the 12th. George Dimick of Woodstock Vermont enlisted in May 1861 and mustered into company B of the 1st Vermont Infantry, he was promoted to sergeant in June of that year. At the expiration of his three months, he waited nearly a year to re-enlist, this time as a Second Lieutenant into company B of the Vermont 12th Infantry. He was promoted to first Lieut in December of that year and Capt. in January 1863. It is interesting to note that the 9th Vermont mustered into service July 1862, and were later actually captured in September 1862 at Harpers Ferry. After being paroled they spent much of their time in Virginia and the war in the East, as did the 12th Vermont, it is highly likely that Mr. Dimick assisted or somehow met up with the 9th along the way. What he did to garner the admiration of Co. E and to earn such a nice gift is lost to history, but further research may be rewarding. All of the numbers on the arm are matching including the wedge and the gun functions very well mechanically. A modern image of Dimick is included with the arm in an antique tintype frame with pressed foliate scroll border in the back half of a book-type casing. The revolver itself remains in very nice condition overall and is a fine arm in its own right, the fact that it is identified to this interesting fellow from Woodstock Vermont who did his duty for his country twice makes it all-the-more desirable to the Colt or Civil War collector. (3C9827-2) {ANTIQUE} (3500/5000)
serial #206625, .31 cal, 4'' octagon barrel with a very good bore which shows strong rifling and bright areas but with light oxidation and some scattered very light pitti...moreng. The barrel itself remains quite nice retaining perhaps 95% original blue, with wear to pewter on the sharp edges of the octagon and overall very light oxidation staining, the right side barrel lug showing numerous tiny impact marks in the area of the wedge. The loading lever retains some strong trace color case-hardening and the six shot cylinder has some trace original blue with a strong cylinder scene and four of the hammer rest pins remaining. The frame remains very pleasing with perhaps 80% original color case-hardening, primarily on the left frame flat, with a bit on the right as well, the hammer and trigger toned to a pewter patina. The triggerguard and backstrap remain very nice with perhaps 97% original silver plate, the backstrap with the period inscription ''G.E.Dimick/From/Co.E 9th Regt. Vt. Vols.'', clearly a gift to Capt. Dimick from admirers in the 9th Vermont infantry. The one piece walnut grip rates very fine with nearly all its original varnish and only light wear along the sharp edges and a few minor handling marks scattered about, it is numbered to the gun on the interior in antique ink pen. George Dimick did two tours, the first with the 1st Vermont Infantry, the second with the 12th. George Dimick of Woodstock Vermont enlisted in May 1861 and mustered into company B of the 1st Vermont Infantry, he was promoted to sergeant in June of that year. At the expiration of his three months, he waited nearly a year to re-enlist, this time as a Second Lieutenant into company B of the Vermont 12th Infantry. He was promoted to first Lieut in December of that year and Capt. in January 1863. It is interesting to note that the 9th Vermont mustered into service July 1862, and were later actually captured in September 1862 at Harpers Ferry. After being paroled they spent much of their time in Virginia and the war in the East, as did the 12th Vermont, it is highly likely that Mr. Dimick assisted or somehow met up with the 9th along the way. What he did to garner the admiration of Co. E and to earn such a nice gift is lost to history, but further research may be rewarding. All of the numbers on the arm are matching including the wedge and the gun functions very well mechanically. A modern image of Dimick is included with the arm in an antique tintype frame with pressed foliate scroll border in the back half of a book-type casing. The revolver itself remains in very nice condition overall and is a fine arm in its own right, the fact that it is identified to this interesting fellow from Woodstock Vermont who did his duty for his country twice makes it all-the-more desirable to the Colt or Civil War collector. (3C9827-2) {ANTIQUE} (3500/5000)

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