Auction No. 129 - Session 1

Saturday, March 27, 2021 | 9:00 AM Eastern

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Auction No. 129 - Session 1

Saturday, March 27, 2021 | 9:00 AM Eastern

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Manchester, NH

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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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Rare Weatherby High Power Mathieu Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 326 (Sale Order: 326 of 600)

Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,000

serial #L247/1276, 270 Weatherby Magnum, 24'' barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original high-polish blue, the floorplate has been marked ''MRM...more

Custom Weatherby High Power Mathieu Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 327 (Sale Order: 327 of 600)

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000

serial #L274/1715, 375 Weatherby Magnum, 26'' barrel with a Pendleton brake and an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original high-polish blue, there are a co...more

Custom Weatherby Mark V Deluxe Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 328 (Sale Order: 328 of 600)

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000

serial #H162883, 220 Weatherby Rocket, 26'' Shilen crowned heavy target barrel with an excellent bore. The barrel retains 99% plus original matte maker blue, the remainin...more

Weatherby Crown Custom Mark V Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 329 (Sale Order: 329 of 600)

Low Estimate: 6,000High Estimate: 8,000

serial #P3744, 460 Weatherby Magnum, 26'' Pendleton brake barrel with an excellent bore. This is a high-quality 1964-manufactured Weatherby custom The metal surfaces reta...more

Fine German Magazine Sporting Rifle by Krieghoff

Lot # 330 (Sale Order: 330 of 600)

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000

Description Update 03/24/2021: Small partially smoothed over old chip behind upper tang

serial #8424, 8x57J, 23 1/2'' part octagon part round barrel with an integral full-length rib showing a bright excellent bore with deep-groove rifling. The barrel retains about 95% original blue, the loss due primarily to fading with some light scratches, dings and handling marks from the years; now a deep dark gray-blue in tone. The right barrel flat is maker marked, the left with makers address. The receiver is a mix of muting color case-hardening and silvery case-hardened patina. The front ring shows a very nice depiction of a German stag surrounded by light scroll with the balance showing some loose open scroll and light geometric borderline engraving. The bottom metal is now primarily a silvery pewter patina with the floorplate showing a nice game scene vignette of a bear in woodland scene, the balance showing the same open loose scroll and light geometric engraving, continuing onto the long tang triggerguard. The bolt body shows some generous traces of muting color case-hardening with light random pattern burnishing on the extractor, also showing some light oxidation staining. The bolt handle has toned to a pewter and speckled brown patina with the bolt shroud, striker and safety showing some very good muting case colors. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip classic style buttstock rates very good with overall very light dings and handling marks. It features a rounded left-side cheekpiece, checkered panels with mullered borders, Oberndorf sidepanels, keyed forend and a schnabel tip. The rifle is sighted with a simple bead front, 2-leaf rear (one standing, one folding) and features double set triggers and a push-button release floorplate. The bolt handle is bent 90° and checkered on its underside and the follower has been beveled for ease of operation. The length of pull to the original grooved horn buttplate is 13 7/8''. Really a super sporting rifle with very nice and very classic amenities from this very respected manufacturer. (3C1007-8) {C&R} (2500/4000)

Weatherby Crown Custom Mark V Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 331 (Sale Order: 331 of 600)

Low Estimate: 6,000High Estimate: 8,000

serial #H222284, 378 Weatherby Magnum, 26'' threaded barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original high polish blue, the floorplate and triggergua...more

Custom Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle

Lot # 332 (Sale Order: 332 of 600)

Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200

serial #522256, 30-06, 24'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% lovely quality maker satin blue finish, the bolt with fine engine ...more

Handsome Pair of British Dueling Pistols by Durs Egg Attributed to Sir William Pepperell

Lot # 333 (Sale Order: 333 of 600)

Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,000

.44 Cal, 8 1/2” round barrels, extremely professionally converted to percussion during the period of use, perhaps by Egg himself, as evidenced by the fact that the rear-most British proof on each has been partially removed (cut off) when the patent breech was installed; the London proofs still completely intact. This is really a lovely pair of pistols and is no doubt one of Egg’s earlier offerings about the time he opened his London shop in 1772. The bores remain very fine and smooth and free of pitting and externally they retain a wonderful mottled plum and gray finish which is doubtless original, or at least from the time of the conversion, the patent hooked breeches showing strong color case-hardening. The tangs as well show strong color case-hardening with beautiful floral bouquets on each, the arms sighted with simple silver blade front sights and a flat-top u-notch inset into each of the breeches. The locks have beautiful diminutive plates with stepped teated rears and beveled edges with strong color case-hardening remaining on each, the hammer is more of a mottled smoky case-hardened patina. They are maker marked beneath where the pan would have been and show light sprays of floral scroll at the rear, each of the hammers with good quality flowing scroll as well. The arms feature simple thimbles with lightly sculpted tailpipes showing a bit of light engraving, the triggerguard front extensions chiseled and engraved into an acorn motif. The bow of each guard is bolstered with a circular overlay emanating from the root of the guard, floral petal engraved, the bows proper each engraved with an ancient hunter’s club and a scythe. The teardrop-shaped buttcaps show light floral and geometric engraving on the bottom with the teardrop tangs again with lovely floral bouquets. The most telling portion on the arms are the inlays on the left stock flat. There are very fine silver wire and engraved floral inlays along with the Family Crest of the Pepperell family, also inlaid in silver and neatly engraved. The forward part of the stock flat on each shows a very lovely intertwining scroll inlaid silver “WP” with light accenting within the letters. William Pepperell the elder was very influential and wealthy man during early colonial times and amassed a great fortune. Upon his death in 1749, his grandson William Pepperrell Sparhawk changed his name to William Pepperell as a condition of inheritance and assumed the elder William Pepperell’s baronetcy. He became a wealthy merchant himself and was a loyalist, his wife Elizabeth actually died at the age of 26 in 1775 during the siege of Boston and is buried there. In early 1776 Pepperell himself was forced to flee back to England with his children where he died at the age of 1816; his only son William Royal Pepperell would predecease him in 1798. As-mentioned when the breeches of the barrels were machined for the new patent breeches, the rear-most British view proof was partially removed, its front edge can still be seen on each barrel and remnants of the original frizzen and frizzen spring hardware can be seen on the locks when disassembled. The stocks are English walnut and are wonderful with nice horn tips and rate very fine with the expected light dings and handling marks that come from the years, one with a small crack at the forestock which seems tight. The grips are coarsely checkered with a small dot at the center of each and there is light floral carving at the rear of the island around the top tang. Each lock functions very well mechanically and the arms are equipped with single set triggers, on one pistol the set will not trip the sear but is no doubt merely an adjustment, what are likely the original ramrods are included in each. The arms are housed in an antique casing which was relined many years ago with a very coarse green fabric with horsehair padding within lid. It is likely this was an original casing but was relined less-than-professionally, many many years ago looking at the oxidation and coloring on the interior. The leather covering is appropriately age crackled and dried, the case itself rating about very good. It certainly would be greatly improved by a professional relining of the interior, the lock on the case miraculously still functions and the key is included. Included within are a couple of antique loading rods and one of the hammer skirts shows a chip at its leading edge, but one actually misses it as it is so similar to a cap deflection cut. An absolutely fabulous set of pistols from this famous London maker of quality-arms, looking at the clues left behind on the pistols, there can be no doubt to-whom they belonged and during what period of time. (3H9670-450) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (5000/7000)

.44 Cal, 8 1/2” round barrels, extremely professionally converted to percussion during the period of use, perhaps by Egg himself, as evidenced by the fact that the rear-m...moreost British proof on each has been partially removed (cut off) when the patent breech was installed; the London proofs still completely intact. This is really a lovely pair of pistols and is no doubt one of Egg’s earlier offerings about the time he opened his London shop in 1772. The bores remain very fine and smooth and free of pitting and externally they retain a wonderful mottled plum and gray finish which is doubtless original, or at least from the time of the conversion, the patent hooked breeches showing strong color case-hardening. The tangs as well show strong color case-hardening with beautiful floral bouquets on each, the arms sighted with simple silver blade front sights and a flat-top u-notch inset into each of the breeches. The locks have beautiful diminutive plates with stepped teated rears and beveled edges with strong color case-hardening remaining on each, the hammer is more of a mottled smoky case-hardened patina. They are maker marked beneath where the pan would have been and show light sprays of floral scroll at the rear, each of the hammers with good quality flowing scroll as well. The arms feature simple thimbles with lightly sculpted tailpipes showing a bit of light engraving, the triggerguard front extensions chiseled and engraved into an acorn motif. The bow of each guard is bolstered with a circular overlay emanating from the root of the guard, floral petal engraved, the bows proper each engraved with an ancient hunter’s club and a scythe. The teardrop-shaped buttcaps show light floral and geometric engraving on the bottom with the teardrop tangs again with lovely floral bouquets. The most telling portion on the arms are the inlays on the left stock flat. There are very fine silver wire and engraved floral inlays along with the Family Crest of the Pepperell family, also inlaid in silver and neatly engraved. The forward part of the stock flat on each shows a very lovely intertwining scroll inlaid silver “WP” with light accenting within the letters. William Pepperell the elder was very influential and wealthy man during early colonial times and amassed a great fortune. Upon his death in 1749, his grandson William Pepperrell Sparhawk changed his name to William Pepperell as a condition of inheritance and assumed the elder William Pepperell’s baronetcy. He became a wealthy merchant himself and was a loyalist, his wife Elizabeth actually died at the age of 26 in 1775 during the siege of Boston and is buried there. In early 1776 Pepperell himself was forced to flee back to England with his children where he died at the age of 1816; his only son William Royal Pepperell would predecease him in 1798. As-mentioned when the breeches of the barrels were machined for the new patent breeches, the rear-most British view proof was partially removed, its front edge can still be seen on each barrel and remnants of the original frizzen and frizzen spring hardware can be seen on the locks when disassembled. The stocks are English walnut and are wonderful with nice horn tips and rate very fine with the expected light dings and handling marks that come from the years, one with a small crack at the forestock which seems tight. The grips are coarsely checkered with a small dot at the center of each and there is light floral carving at the rear of the island around the top tang. Each lock functions very well mechanically and the arms are equipped with single set triggers, on one pistol the set will not trip the sear but is no doubt merely an adjustment, what are likely the original ramrods are included in each. The arms are housed in an antique casing which was relined many years ago with a very coarse green fabric with horsehair padding within lid. It is likely this was an original casing but was relined less-than-professionally, many many years ago looking at the oxidation and coloring on the interior. The leather covering is appropriately age crackled and dried, the case itself rating about very good. It certainly would be greatly improved by a professional relining of the interior, the lock on the case miraculously still functions and the key is included. Included within are a couple of antique loading rods and one of the hammer skirts shows a chip at its leading edge, but one actually misses it as it is so similar to a cap deflection cut. An absolutely fabulous set of pistols from this famous London maker of quality-arms, looking at the clues left behind on the pistols, there can be no doubt to-whom they belonged and during what period of time. (3H9670-450) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (5000/7000)

Rare Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 National Match Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 334 (Sale Order: 334 of 600)

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500

serial #127115, 30 Gov't '06, 24'' standard weight barrel with an excellent bore. Manufactured in 1949, this limited production rifle retains about 98-99% original blue w...more

Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 Target Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 335 (Sale Order: 335 of 600)

Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800

serial #80114, 30 Gov't '06, 24'' medium weight barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this 1948-vintage target rifle retain about 97-98% original blue with...more

Very Fine Williamson Single Shot Deringer Pistol

Lot # 336 (Sale Order: 336 of 600)

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000

serial #3333, 41 RF, 2 1/2'' barrel with a mostly bright very good plus bore showing a few patches of light oxidation and otherwise strong rifling throughout. This is a l...more

Excellent Colt Third Model Thuer Deringer

Lot # 337 (Sale Order: 337 of 600)

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000

serial #8161, 41 RF, 2 1/2'' barrel with a bright excellent bore showing a couple tiny areas of mild oxidation with otherwise crisp rifling throughout. This is an early p...more

Early National Arms Co. No. 2 Single Shot Deringer Pistol

Lot # 338 (Sale Order: 338 of 600)

Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800

serial #115, 41 RF, 2 1/2'' barrel with a partially bright about good bore showing patches of oxidation and strong rifling throughout. This is an early No. 2 with full si...more

Sharps & Hankins Model 3B Pepperbox Pistol

Lot # 339 (Sale Order: 339 of 600)

Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800

serial #5064, 32 RF, 3 1/2'' four-barrel cluster with partially bright about very good bores showing some scattered patches of oxidation and strong rifling throughout. Th...more

Wonderful Cased and Factory Young Engraved Colt 1849 Pocket Model Revolver

Lot # 340 (Sale Order: 340 of 600)

Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,000

serial #84309, .31 caliber, 4" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is an extremely handsome pocket. The barrel, loading lever, frame, hammer, triggerguard and backstrap all show Young's fabulous relief floral scroll engraving. The sides of the hammer show his stylized wolf head motif and the left side of the frame shows one scroll terminating in a bird's head and the left recoil shield shows another terminating in a dog's head. This is high grade, high quality engraving with the frame being in full coverage and with "COLT'S / PATENT" being hand engraved. The barrel address reads simply "Saml Colt" and is also hand engraved. The revolver is all matching including the wedge but the cylinder was numbered in error at the factory "85309" and shows the same factory inspector number "3", after the serial number, as is found on the left side of the barrel lug. The condition of the revolver is very nice as well with the barrel retaining about 40% evenly flaking original blue finish with areas of loss bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The cylinder has flaked to an even gray patina with one area of pitting and with about 80% cylinder scene remaining. The frame retains a good deal of original color case-hardened finish which has faded to a silver color which showcases the engraving beautifully. The brass gripstraps retain virtually all of their original silverplated finish with open inscription field on backstrap. The one-piece walnut grip shows lovely burl and retains about 85% original varnish. The revolver comes in a factory mahogany casing which has had varnish added to it and is lined in a purple baize. The case includes a powder flask, brass two-cavity mould and a tin of Eley caps. This is a special revolver that is deserving of a better casing. A truly fabulous, investment quality Colt pocket. (1G1007-159) {ANTIQUE} (5000/7000)

Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot # 341 (Sale Order: 341 of 600)

Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000

serial #60328, 45 Colt, 7 1/2'' barrel with a partially oxidized and pitted bore showing strong rifling throughout. This 1880-manufactured revolver remains in honest cond...more

Scarce National Arms Co. No. 1 Single Shot Deringer Pistol

Lot # 342 (Sale Order: 342 of 600)

Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500

serial #1768, 41 RF, 2 1/2'' barrel with a bright very fine bore showing a few scattered pinprick pits and strong rifling throughout. This is a scarce No. 1 deringer prod...more

Fine Sharps Model 1A Pepperbox Pistol

Lot # 343 (Sale Order: 343 of 600)

Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500

serial #52395, 22 RF, 2 1/2'' four-barrel cluster with bright excellent bore. The barrels of this handsome later production 1A retain about 92% original bright blue showi...more

Lovely Colt New Line 38 Single Action Revolver

Lot # 344 (Sale Order: 344 of 600)

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500

serial #7296, 38 RF, 2 1/4'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a wonderful little Colt in the desirable blued and case-hardened finish. The barrel retains abou...more

Exquisite Cased Pair Of Percussion Target Or Sporting Pistols by Anton Lebeda

Lot # 345 (Sale Order: 345 of 600)

Low Estimate: 7,000High Estimate: 9,000

.44 cal., 10'' octagon barrels with exceptional bright excellent bores. This is an incredible set of pistols, clearly made for someone of Royal import or at least titular lineage. The barrels are now a silvery gunmetal patina with scattered remnants of light oxidation about their surfaces, some of which may have resulted in pinprick pitting, the balance of the guns are wonderful. The underside of barrels in the protected area shows lovely star pattern damascus with a sunken impressed touchmark of Anton V. Lebeda. There is a small gold inlaid band at the muzzle of each with a drift adjustable fire blued blade front sight. The maker's name is inlaid in gold on the top flat of each, flanked by a small swirl of open flowing scroll and each pistol numbered in turn 1 & 2, also in gold. The breeches have neat bolsters beneath the left and right, each with exquisite open flowing foliate scroll, platinum blowout plugs and a beaded inlaid gold border at the very junction of barrel and breech. Each shows a small game head surrounded by a gold inlaid hunting horn, pistol one with a wolf and pistol two with a boar's head. The flat lockplates show remnants of a blue-gray case-hardening, a bit stronger on the hammers. They have open flowing intertwining scroll of the finest quality and are maker marked in gold on each, with gold inlaid goat and chamois on the rear of pistols one and two respectively, surrounded by open inlaid gold scroll, a sporting dog on the hammer of each with a bit of gold scroll as well. The left sideplates are mirror images of the lockplates with maker's name in gold and a small game scene vignettes at rear with the same open flowing inlaid gold. The top tangs extend down the wrist of each arm with identical scroll, pistol one with some manner of badger or wolverine-like creature, pistol two with a rehbock, also surrounded by open flowing gold scroll. The bottom metal shows lovely strong original blue with griffons on the bow of each guard and chiseled pineapple front extensions on the triggerplate, all with the same beautiful scroll, the bows each with forward-curving finger rests. The flared butts are capped with lovely engraved steel caps with stag and hound at the center of each respectively. The European walnut stocks rate excellent with much original varnish and very fine checkering with Schnabel-like noses each with a silver inlaid oval plate numbered 1 & 2. The rear of the wrist of each has a clipped-corner octagon silver plate inlaid with the initials ''CB'' in old English script surmounted by a crown, denoting the nature of the individual for-whom the arms were made. The locks are double-acting and the guns are equipped with double set triggers, all of which function flawlessly. The guns come cased in a two-tiered mahogany veneer casing with a nice German silver circular powder flask with genuine mother-of-pearl panels, engraved with the maker's name and light open scroll; a very nice nickel silver capper, also maker-marked and engraved with nice open flowing scroll with a lion on each face; this tray lifts to reveal a compartment beneath for accessories including a nice color case-hardened round ball mould, loading and wiping rods, a small mallet, a few turn screw blades, nipple pick, small spanner for adjusting the rear sight and a small brass powder measure. The case itself rates very fine with some light cracking of the veneer, the lid fairly warped but showing a brass oval monogram plate with the identical initials ''CB'' engraved surmounted by a crown, the bottom covered with a marbled paper covering with a small label from the case maker Joseph Neuzil. Mr. Berry's notes read ''purchased from Johnny Cash in Nashville 1988'' and an image of Mr. Berry and Mr. Cash holding these guns is included. An absolutely beautiful pair of investment-grade Czech target pistols wanting for nothing. (3F9944-8) {ANTIQUE} [Frank Berry Collection] (7000/9000)

.44 cal., 10'' octagon barrels with exceptional bright excellent bores. This is an incredible set of pistols, clearly made for someone of Royal import or at least titular...more lineage. The barrels are now a silvery gunmetal patina with scattered remnants of light oxidation about their surfaces, some of which may have resulted in pinprick pitting, the balance of the guns are wonderful. The underside of barrels in the protected area shows lovely star pattern damascus with a sunken impressed touchmark of Anton V. Lebeda. There is a small gold inlaid band at the muzzle of each with a drift adjustable fire blued blade front sight. The maker's name is inlaid in gold on the top flat of each, flanked by a small swirl of open flowing scroll and each pistol numbered in turn 1 & 2, also in gold. The breeches have neat bolsters beneath the left and right, each with exquisite open flowing foliate scroll, platinum blowout plugs and a beaded inlaid gold border at the very junction of barrel and breech. Each shows a small game head surrounded by a gold inlaid hunting horn, pistol one with a wolf and pistol two with a boar's head. The flat lockplates show remnants of a blue-gray case-hardening, a bit stronger on the hammers. They have open flowing intertwining scroll of the finest quality and are maker marked in gold on each, with gold inlaid goat and chamois on the rear of pistols one and two respectively, surrounded by open inlaid gold scroll, a sporting dog on the hammer of each with a bit of gold scroll as well. The left sideplates are mirror images of the lockplates with maker's name in gold and a small game scene vignettes at rear with the same open flowing inlaid gold. The top tangs extend down the wrist of each arm with identical scroll, pistol one with some manner of badger or wolverine-like creature, pistol two with a rehbock, also surrounded by open flowing gold scroll. The bottom metal shows lovely strong original blue with griffons on the bow of each guard and chiseled pineapple front extensions on the triggerplate, all with the same beautiful scroll, the bows each with forward-curving finger rests. The flared butts are capped with lovely engraved steel caps with stag and hound at the center of each respectively. The European walnut stocks rate excellent with much original varnish and very fine checkering with Schnabel-like noses each with a silver inlaid oval plate numbered 1 & 2. The rear of the wrist of each has a clipped-corner octagon silver plate inlaid with the initials ''CB'' in old English script surmounted by a crown, denoting the nature of the individual for-whom the arms were made. The locks are double-acting and the guns are equipped with double set triggers, all of which function flawlessly. The guns come cased in a two-tiered mahogany veneer casing with a nice German silver circular powder flask with genuine mother-of-pearl panels, engraved with the maker's name and light open scroll; a very nice nickel silver capper, also maker-marked and engraved with nice open flowing scroll with a lion on each face; this tray lifts to reveal a compartment beneath for accessories including a nice color case-hardened round ball mould, loading and wiping rods, a small mallet, a few turn screw blades, nipple pick, small spanner for adjusting the rear sight and a small brass powder measure. The case itself rates very fine with some light cracking of the veneer, the lid fairly warped but showing a brass oval monogram plate with the identical initials ''CB'' engraved surmounted by a crown, the bottom covered with a marbled paper covering with a small label from the case maker Joseph Neuzil. Mr. Berry's notes read ''purchased from Johnny Cash in Nashville 1988'' and an image of Mr. Berry and Mr. Cash holding these guns is included. An absolutely beautiful pair of investment-grade Czech target pistols wanting for nothing. (3F9944-8) {ANTIQUE} [Frank Berry Collection] (7000/9000)

Fine U.S. Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Pistol by Remington

Lot # 346 (Sale Order: 346 of 600)

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000

serial #2162, 50 CF, 8" round barrel with a mostly bright very good plus bore showing a few scattered small areas of mild pitting and strong rifling throughout. The barre...more

Very Fine Remington Model 1901 Target Rolling Block Pistol

Lot # 347 (Sale Order: 347 of 600)

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000

serial #1892, 25 Stevens RF, 10" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this attractive pistol retains about 96% original blue showing...more

Very Early Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Vent Hole Revolver

Lot # 348 (Sale Order: 348 of 600)

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 4,000

serial #6, 44 S&W American, 8" ribbed round barrel with a fair-good bore showing overall light pitting and oxidation with good rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this revolver retain perhaps 70% original nickel finish with scattered areas flaking to gray patina along with some mostly smoothed-over light pitting and fine scratches from cleaning along either side of the frame. The screw heads show light to perhaps moderate slot wear along with some evident damage around some of the screw holes. The single line barrel address and patent dates remain quite crisp and clear. The lanyard ring has been removed from the butt, the spacing around the serial number indicates that there were indeed never any other numbers beyond the "6". The revolver is fitted with a fine set of smooth antique ivory grips that show wonderful extensive age crackling and toning to a nice rich patina with slight shrinkage overall and the left panel showing a small chip at the base. The right panel shows a faint old penciled "6" on the interior and the barrel and cylinder are matching each other by assembly number "E1". There is no number on the latch and the assembly number on the frame is no longer visible due to pitting. The revolver is appropriately not equipped with the notched hammer and the cylinder measures 1.45". Barrel-to-frame fit shows a little bit of minor play and the action seems to function well mechanically with solid timing and lock-up. A solid example of an extremely early and desirable revolver for the advanced Smith & Wesson collector. (13C9474-66) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. John W. Hall Collection] (2000/4000)

Rare U.S. Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Revolver

Lot # 349 (Sale Order: 349 of 600)

Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,000

serial#2007, 44 S&W American, 8" ribbed round barrel with a good bore showing scattered areas of light pitting, minor frosting and otherwise strong rifling throughout. Th...more

Scarce New York State Percussion Drilling by N.W. Choate of Auburn

Lot # 350 (Sale Order: 350 of 600)

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000

About 14 ga. and .40 cal., 30'' barrels, 2 shotgun over rifle, with fine bores , the rifle barrel about excellent. The barrels themselves are soft plum brown and dull pew...more

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Auction No. 129 - Session 1

Rare Weatherby High Power Mathieu Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Custom Weatherby High Power Mathieu Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Custom Weatherby Mark V Deluxe Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Weatherby Crown Custom Mark V Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Fine German Magazine Sporting Rifle by Krieghoff

Weatherby Crown Custom Mark V Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Custom Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle

Handsome Pair of British Dueling Pistols by Durs Egg Attributed to Sir William Pepperell

Rare Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 National Match Bolt Action Rifle

Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 Target Bolt Action Rifle

Very Fine Williamson Single Shot Deringer Pistol

Excellent Colt Third Model Thuer Deringer

Early National Arms Co. No. 2 Single Shot Deringer Pistol

Sharps & Hankins Model 3B Pepperbox Pistol

Wonderful Cased and Factory Young Engraved Colt 1849 Pocket Model Revolver

Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Scarce National Arms Co. No. 1 Single Shot Deringer Pistol

Fine Sharps Model 1A Pepperbox Pistol

Lovely Colt New Line 38 Single Action Revolver

Exquisite Cased Pair Of Percussion Target Or Sporting Pistols by Anton Lebeda

Fine U.S. Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Pistol by Remington

Very Fine Remington Model 1901 Target Rolling Block Pistol

Very Early Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Vent Hole Revolver

Rare U.S. Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Revolver

Scarce New York State Percussion Drilling by N.W. Choate of Auburn