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Auction No. 129 - Session 1

Auction No. 129 - Session 1

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Auction No. 129 - Session 1

Auction No. 129 - Session 1

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New York Percussion Mule Ear Over Under Buck and Ball Gun by W. Roberts

New York Percussion Mule Ear Over Under Buck and Ball Gun by W. Roberts

Lot # 151 (Sale Order: 151 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #43, .34 cal rifled barrel over .56 cal (about 24 bore) smoothbore, 27" barrels, the rifle bright and very fine showing some mild frosting and strong rifling and the shotgun mostly bright very good plus showing a little mild oxidation. The barrels of this interesting arm retain a healthy amount of original plum-brown finish in the protected areas thinning overall and toning to gray-brown showing some sparsely scattered light dings and old minor oxidation. The back action lockplate with double mule ear hammers shows some remnants of silvery case-hardened patina having mostly toned to a mild gray, the fancy triggerguard, breech tang and buttplate being similar showing a little scattered brown freckling. The lockplate, breech tang and triggerguard are embellished with fine quality foliate scrollwork and light bordering throughout and both the rifle barrel and lockplate bear William Roberts Dansville, NY address, 1858 date and serial number "43"; the bottom hammer is also marked with his address. The smooth walnut stock remains in very fine condition retaining a healthy amount of original varnish that shows some attractive overall crazing, along with some scattered light dings, handling marks and some nice subtle grain figure throughout. The rifle is sighted with a lollipop tang sight with drift adjustable fine aperture, small v-notch sporting rear, target globe with fine post and small brass blade front. A pair of hickory ramrods is present, the right a bit shorter than the left and both hammers seem to function well mechanically. This rifle is pictured on pages 1396 and 1397 of The New York State Firearms Trade Vol. 3 by Swinney & Rowe. William Roberts was active from about 1849 to perhaps 1866. A very attractive and distinctive buck and ball gun for the antique arms collector. (13C9670-65) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2000/3000)
serial #43, .34 cal rifled barrel over .56 cal (about 24 bore) smoothbore, 27" barrels, the rifle bright and very fine showing some mild frosting and strong rifling and t...morehe shotgun mostly bright very good plus showing a little mild oxidation. The barrels of this interesting arm retain a healthy amount of original plum-brown finish in the protected areas thinning overall and toning to gray-brown showing some sparsely scattered light dings and old minor oxidation. The back action lockplate with double mule ear hammers shows some remnants of silvery case-hardened patina having mostly toned to a mild gray, the fancy triggerguard, breech tang and buttplate being similar showing a little scattered brown freckling. The lockplate, breech tang and triggerguard are embellished with fine quality foliate scrollwork and light bordering throughout and both the rifle barrel and lockplate bear William Roberts Dansville, NY address, 1858 date and serial number "43"; the bottom hammer is also marked with his address. The smooth walnut stock remains in very fine condition retaining a healthy amount of original varnish that shows some attractive overall crazing, along with some scattered light dings, handling marks and some nice subtle grain figure throughout. The rifle is sighted with a lollipop tang sight with drift adjustable fine aperture, small v-notch sporting rear, target globe with fine post and small brass blade front. A pair of hickory ramrods is present, the right a bit shorter than the left and both hammers seem to function well mechanically. This rifle is pictured on pages 1396 and 1397 of The New York State Firearms Trade Vol. 3 by Swinney & Rowe. William Roberts was active from about 1849 to perhaps 1866. A very attractive and distinctive buck and ball gun for the antique arms collector. (13C9670-65) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2000/3000)

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New York Percussion Buck and Ball Gun by Nelson Lewis

New York Percussion Buck and Ball Gun by Nelson Lewis

Lot # 152 (Sale Order: 152 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 4,000
.42 cal rifled barrel and .69 cal smoothbore, 30'' barrels, the rifle barrel bright and excellent and the shotgun barrel mostly bright showing a small dent about 6'' back from the muzzle. The barrels of this handsome combination gun retain about 90-92% original plum-brown finish with most of the loss due to mild thinning and toning to gray along the shotgun barrel and a couple errant freckles. The barrel rib shows strong N. Lewis maker markings and Troy, NY address. The breech, breech tang and lockplates are toning to a silvery gray case-hardened patina, the lockplates with some attractive smoky remnants throughout. The pendulum patch box and toe plate also show some nice smoky remnants of case-hardening and the triggerguard is an attractive bright silvery case-hardened patina. The lockplates are unmarked and the hammers show lovely sculpted dolphin heads. The smooth walnut stock remains in very fine condition retaining about 95% original varnish showing a couple small drying cracks on the right side butt, some light dings on the cheekpiece and other minor handling marks. Metal-to-wood fit remains excellent and the left side shows the expected wide cheekpiece seen on Nelson arms. The original brass-tipped hickory ramrod with worm end is intact and the rifle is sighted with flip-up lollipop tang sight, v-notch sporting rear and generous German silver blade front. The single set rifle trigger is functional and both locks function crisply. This is a very attractive buck and ball gun from this prolific and well-thought-of maker. (13C9670-105) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (3000/4000)
.42 cal rifled barrel and .69 cal smoothbore, 30'' barrels, the rifle barrel bright and excellent and the shotgun barrel mostly bright showing a small dent about 6'' back...more from the muzzle. The barrels of this handsome combination gun retain about 90-92% original plum-brown finish with most of the loss due to mild thinning and toning to gray along the shotgun barrel and a couple errant freckles. The barrel rib shows strong N. Lewis maker markings and Troy, NY address. The breech, breech tang and lockplates are toning to a silvery gray case-hardened patina, the lockplates with some attractive smoky remnants throughout. The pendulum patch box and toe plate also show some nice smoky remnants of case-hardening and the triggerguard is an attractive bright silvery case-hardened patina. The lockplates are unmarked and the hammers show lovely sculpted dolphin heads. The smooth walnut stock remains in very fine condition retaining about 95% original varnish showing a couple small drying cracks on the right side butt, some light dings on the cheekpiece and other minor handling marks. Metal-to-wood fit remains excellent and the left side shows the expected wide cheekpiece seen on Nelson arms. The original brass-tipped hickory ramrod with worm end is intact and the rifle is sighted with flip-up lollipop tang sight, v-notch sporting rear and generous German silver blade front. The single set rifle trigger is functional and both locks function crisply. This is a very attractive buck and ball gun from this prolific and well-thought-of maker. (13C9670-105) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (3000/4000)

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Fine New York Percussion Double Rifle by F. Reynolds

Fine New York Percussion Double Rifle by F. Reynolds

Lot # 153 (Sale Order: 153 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
.40 cal, 31 1/4" barrels with bright very fine to near excellent bores showing a few tiny spots of mild oxidation scattered about and crisp rifling. The barrels of this hefty double rifle retain about 90% original plum-brown finish showing some thinning along the sides toning to gray-brown, with some sparsely scattered mild freckling and some light pitting approaching the muzzles. The barrels step down slightly with a turned medial just ahead of the tailpipe and the top flat is neatly engraved in script "F. Reynolds N.York". The rifle is equipped with split fine v-notch double rear sights and corresponding plain bead front sights for each barrel, the rear with remnants of fire blue. While perhaps sound in theory, the sights are positioned such that they are almost entirely useless when taking into account the traditional shape of the stock and hammer positions. The lockplates and hammers retain a healthy amount of vibrant case-hardened colors with some areas of smoky patina, the breech and breech tang toning to a silvery gray case-hardened patina and both hammers showing some chips along the skirts. The lockplates and breech tang are embellished with fine quality foliate scrollwork, softened slightly in some areas, and the triggerguard shows a nice pineapple finial. There are silver wedge escutcheons and shield-shaped monogram plate atop the wrist neatly engraved with the initial "M". The checkered walnut stock remains in very good plus condition with a healthy amount of antique varnish showing a couple small repaired hairline cracks behind the lockplates, small repaired chip near the triggerguard finial and some overall light dings. The diamond point checkering is not of particularly superb quality, showing somewhat hasty bordering, but remains intact and the butt shows some attractive grain figure along either side. The original brass-tipped hickory ramrod is intact and the locks function crisply. Francis Reynolds was active in New York City from the late 1830s-1860s and this example is pictured on page 415 of The New York State Firearms Trade Vol. 5 by Swinney & Rowe. The book notes it is likely an imported gun but disassembly does not reveal any proof marks. A very attractive percussion double rifle that appears to have seen little use. (13C9670-163) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (3000/5000)
.40 cal, 31 1/4" barrels with bright very fine to near excellent bores showing a few tiny spots of mild oxidation scattered about and crisp rifling. The barrels of this h...moreefty double rifle retain about 90% original plum-brown finish showing some thinning along the sides toning to gray-brown, with some sparsely scattered mild freckling and some light pitting approaching the muzzles. The barrels step down slightly with a turned medial just ahead of the tailpipe and the top flat is neatly engraved in script "F. Reynolds N.York". The rifle is equipped with split fine v-notch double rear sights and corresponding plain bead front sights for each barrel, the rear with remnants of fire blue. While perhaps sound in theory, the sights are positioned such that they are almost entirely useless when taking into account the traditional shape of the stock and hammer positions. The lockplates and hammers retain a healthy amount of vibrant case-hardened colors with some areas of smoky patina, the breech and breech tang toning to a silvery gray case-hardened patina and both hammers showing some chips along the skirts. The lockplates and breech tang are embellished with fine quality foliate scrollwork, softened slightly in some areas, and the triggerguard shows a nice pineapple finial. There are silver wedge escutcheons and shield-shaped monogram plate atop the wrist neatly engraved with the initial "M". The checkered walnut stock remains in very good plus condition with a healthy amount of antique varnish showing a couple small repaired hairline cracks behind the lockplates, small repaired chip near the triggerguard finial and some overall light dings. The diamond point checkering is not of particularly superb quality, showing somewhat hasty bordering, but remains intact and the butt shows some attractive grain figure along either side. The original brass-tipped hickory ramrod is intact and the locks function crisply. Francis Reynolds was active in New York City from the late 1830s-1860s and this example is pictured on page 415 of The New York State Firearms Trade Vol. 5 by Swinney & Rowe. The book notes it is likely an imported gun but disassembly does not reveal any proof marks. A very attractive percussion double rifle that appears to have seen little use. (13C9670-163) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (3000/5000)

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Fine Philadelphia Percussion Double Rifle by J. Wurfflein

Fine Philadelphia Percussion Double Rifle by J. Wurfflein

Lot # 154 (Sale Order: 154 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 5,000
.60 cal, 33" barrels with bright excellent bores. The barrels of this large double rifle retain about 92% original plum-brown finish with most of the loss due to two patches of old light pitting on the sides of both barrels, a couple small dings along the rib edges and some mild thinning under bright light. The barrel rib is clearly marked "J.WURFFLEIN PHILADA" and the rear sight retains good fire blue. The breech, breech tang and lockplates are toning to an attractive silvery case-hardened patina and show some lovely finely-detailed foliate scrollwork embellishments with fine punch-dot shading and dolphin head hammers, the right lockplate showing "J. WURFFLEIN" and the left "PHILADA". The triggerguard and tailpipe are similarly embellished and retain about 80% plus original bright blue showing some edge wear and an area of light pitting behind the bow of the guard. The barrel is secured by two wedges with nicely embellished escutcheons. The checkered walnut stock remains in very fine condition retaining most of its oil finish and showing some scattered light dings and handling marks, the diamond point checkering is mostly intact showing some mild wear and the butt shows some attractive grain figure throughout. The original brass-tipped ramrod with iron worm end is present, the rifle is sighted with a very fine v-notch rear and generous German silver blade front and the locks function crisply. A very handsome big bore double rifle from this prolific and highly regarded Philadelphia maker that appears to have seen almost no actual use. (13C9670-103) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (4000/5000)
.60 cal, 33" barrels with bright excellent bores. The barrels of this large double rifle retain about 92% original plum-brown finish with most of the loss due to two patc...morehes of old light pitting on the sides of both barrels, a couple small dings along the rib edges and some mild thinning under bright light. The barrel rib is clearly marked "J.WURFFLEIN PHILADA" and the rear sight retains good fire blue. The breech, breech tang and lockplates are toning to an attractive silvery case-hardened patina and show some lovely finely-detailed foliate scrollwork embellishments with fine punch-dot shading and dolphin head hammers, the right lockplate showing "J. WURFFLEIN" and the left "PHILADA". The triggerguard and tailpipe are similarly embellished and retain about 80% plus original bright blue showing some edge wear and an area of light pitting behind the bow of the guard. The barrel is secured by two wedges with nicely embellished escutcheons. The checkered walnut stock remains in very fine condition retaining most of its oil finish and showing some scattered light dings and handling marks, the diamond point checkering is mostly intact showing some mild wear and the butt shows some attractive grain figure throughout. The original brass-tipped ramrod with iron worm end is present, the rifle is sighted with a very fine v-notch rear and generous German silver blade front and the locks function crisply. A very handsome big bore double rifle from this prolific and highly regarded Philadelphia maker that appears to have seen almost no actual use. (13C9670-103) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (4000/5000)

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Custom Sharps Model 1874 "Overbaugh" Schuetzen Rifle

Custom Sharps Model 1874 "Overbaugh" Schuetzen Rifle

Lot # 155 (Sale Order: 155 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 8,000
serial #158203, 32-40, 30" round No. 3 weight Winchester barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle has had its lock altered to the 1877 style with the top beautifully reshaped to fit within the contour of the action. The lockplate shows number "0147" on inside, the extractor is numbered "451" and the double set triggerplate is numbered "2212". The lock and triggerplate assembly show faded old color case-hardening that matches the action perfectly and these components have clearly been together since the period of use. The replacement Winchester barrel has been turned down at action with the "0" in "32-40" missing along with the very bottom of the border on the Winchester proof. The forend is very finely crafted but clearly later and is tipped in ebony with proper form and checkering. The hammer is of the English style which was used on the later 1877 rifles. It is our opinion that this is a period alteration, quite possibly by Overbaugh which was later rebarreled and had the forend custom made. The condition of the rifle is excellent with the action and lock retaining 80% faded original color case-hardened finish which blends with a smooth gray patina on contact point at rear portion of lockplate. The barrel retains about 95% original blue with neatly added collar at breech. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock is equipped with a cheekpiece with shield-shaped German silver inlay, a hard rubber capped pistolgrip and nickel plated Swiss buttplate. The shape of the stock is the same as the original Overbaugh Schuetzen rifles and it retains 95% original finish with nice sharp checkering which shows one small bruise below lockplate. The forend retains 98% original finish and is of very fine quality. The rifle is sighted with a globe target front, blank in rear seat and a Lyman adjustable tang mounted peepsight, the base has been neatly altered to fit the Sharps tang. The rifle comes with a factory letter showing that the rifle shipped as an 1874 Sporting Rifle on April 27, 1877. The rifle was invoiced to Henry C. Squires gun and sporting goods dealer in New York City. In his letter, Dr. Labowski speculates that this rifle may well have been customized by Overbaugh but there is no confirmation of this in any of the existing records. With the rifle shipping to New York City originally it is easy to imagine a shooter having seen the Overbaugh rifles being used by the New York Schuetzen Corps and approaching Overbaugh to convert this rifle for them. A handsome, fine and interesting Sharps 1877 Style Schuetzen Rifle. (1D9790-85) {ANTIQUE} [Bob Borcherdt Collection] (5000/8000)
serial #158203, 32-40, 30" round No. 3 weight Winchester barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle has had its lock altered to the 1877 style with the top beautiful...morely reshaped to fit within the contour of the action. The lockplate shows number "0147" on inside, the extractor is numbered "451" and the double set triggerplate is numbered "2212". The lock and triggerplate assembly show faded old color case-hardening that matches the action perfectly and these components have clearly been together since the period of use. The replacement Winchester barrel has been turned down at action with the "0" in "32-40" missing along with the very bottom of the border on the Winchester proof. The forend is very finely crafted but clearly later and is tipped in ebony with proper form and checkering. The hammer is of the English style which was used on the later 1877 rifles. It is our opinion that this is a period alteration, quite possibly by Overbaugh which was later rebarreled and had the forend custom made. The condition of the rifle is excellent with the action and lock retaining 80% faded original color case-hardened finish which blends with a smooth gray patina on contact point at rear portion of lockplate. The barrel retains about 95% original blue with neatly added collar at breech. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock is equipped with a cheekpiece with shield-shaped German silver inlay, a hard rubber capped pistolgrip and nickel plated Swiss buttplate. The shape of the stock is the same as the original Overbaugh Schuetzen rifles and it retains 95% original finish with nice sharp checkering which shows one small bruise below lockplate. The forend retains 98% original finish and is of very fine quality. The rifle is sighted with a globe target front, blank in rear seat and a Lyman adjustable tang mounted peepsight, the base has been neatly altered to fit the Sharps tang. The rifle comes with a factory letter showing that the rifle shipped as an 1874 Sporting Rifle on April 27, 1877. The rifle was invoiced to Henry C. Squires gun and sporting goods dealer in New York City. In his letter, Dr. Labowski speculates that this rifle may well have been customized by Overbaugh but there is no confirmation of this in any of the existing records. With the rifle shipping to New York City originally it is easy to imagine a shooter having seen the Overbaugh rifles being used by the New York Schuetzen Corps and approaching Overbaugh to convert this rifle for them. A handsome, fine and interesting Sharps 1877 Style Schuetzen Rifle. (1D9790-85) {ANTIQUE} [Bob Borcherdt Collection] (5000/8000)

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Scarce Sharps Springfield Armory-Altered Model 1870 Military Rifle

Scarce Sharps Springfield Armory-Altered Model 1870 Military Rifle

Lot # 156 (Sale Order: 156 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #157, 50-70 Govt. 35'' barrel with a very good bore which shows strong evident rifling but with pitting its full-length. The barrel and bands are a very lightly cleaned silvery pewter gunmetal with overall very light oxidation staining and scattered light pitting. The lock and frame are a dark gray smoky case-hardened patina with some trace colors in the protected areas, showing a few spots of scattered light pinprick pitting. The smooth walnut buttstock and the near full-length forend rate very good with the expected overall light dings and handling marks that come from the years and a few missing chips along the edge of the cleaning rod channel. Both the barrel and frame are numbered alike and the original cleaning rod is included. The mechanism seems to function well mechanically and the forend screw is missing from the underside rear. This is the later second style rifle, without any pellet priming mechanism, numbered in its own series. A very good example overall of a rather scarce U.S. Armory-altered Sharps rifle. (39965-68) {ANTIQUE} (2000/3000)
serial #157, 50-70 Govt. 35'' barrel with a very good bore which shows strong evident rifling but with pitting its full-length. The barrel and bands are a very lightly cl...moreeaned silvery pewter gunmetal with overall very light oxidation staining and scattered light pitting. The lock and frame are a dark gray smoky case-hardened patina with some trace colors in the protected areas, showing a few spots of scattered light pinprick pitting. The smooth walnut buttstock and the near full-length forend rate very good with the expected overall light dings and handling marks that come from the years and a few missing chips along the edge of the cleaning rod channel. Both the barrel and frame are numbered alike and the original cleaning rod is included. The mechanism seems to function well mechanically and the forend screw is missing from the underside rear. This is the later second style rifle, without any pellet priming mechanism, numbered in its own series. A very good example overall of a rather scarce U.S. Armory-altered Sharps rifle. (39965-68) {ANTIQUE} (2000/3000)

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Sharps Model 1874 Military Musket

Sharps Model 1874 Military Musket

Lot # 157 (Sale Order: 157 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #C,53824, 44 CF, 30'' round barrel with a bright very fine bore showing some sparsely scattered very light pitting or oxidation here and there. The barrel is a deep gray-blue faded original blue patina with some moderate oxidation and pitting for about 2'' at muzzle. It features the Hartford address, partially covered by the rear band, and barrel is properly numbered to the frame. The frame and lockplate retain perhaps 75% original case-hardened colors, the balance a mottled case-hardened patina showing some sparse oxidation staining here and there, the lever toned to a smoky case-hardened patina and the triggerplate made without the sliding safety catch at the rear of the lever, in fact it shows a neat factory-fitted plug in that area of the tang. The American walnut buttstock rates very fine with much original varnish and only light scattered handling marks about the surface, the forend is similar showing perhaps more handling marks. The arm features a globe front sight with interchangeable inserts (only one is present) 1874 ladder-style sporting rear sight and a midrange tang sight serial numbered 54030, the staff is a modern replacement of correct configuration. The lock is crisp and mechanically functional and the mechanism seems to operate properly. The factory-style drilling and tapping and spring-loaded plunger for the sight staff in the tang have partially obscured the serial number on the frame, the numbers on the underside of the barrel match the evident numbers on the tang of the frame. A very fine rifle identified by Mr. Squier as a ''Sharps 1874 Military Creedmoor'', however rifle ''C,53824'' shipped in 1874 as a regular musket to John P. Moore &?Sons in New York City, ''C,54030'' shipped as a military musket ''with gradualted sights''. (3B9670-231) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2000/3000)
serial #C,53824, 44 CF, 30'' round barrel with a bright very fine bore showing some sparsely scattered very light pitting or oxidation here and there. The barrel is a dee...morep gray-blue faded original blue patina with some moderate oxidation and pitting for about 2'' at muzzle. It features the Hartford address, partially covered by the rear band, and barrel is properly numbered to the frame. The frame and lockplate retain perhaps 75% original case-hardened colors, the balance a mottled case-hardened patina showing some sparse oxidation staining here and there, the lever toned to a smoky case-hardened patina and the triggerplate made without the sliding safety catch at the rear of the lever, in fact it shows a neat factory-fitted plug in that area of the tang. The American walnut buttstock rates very fine with much original varnish and only light scattered handling marks about the surface, the forend is similar showing perhaps more handling marks. The arm features a globe front sight with interchangeable inserts (only one is present) 1874 ladder-style sporting rear sight and a midrange tang sight serial numbered 54030, the staff is a modern replacement of correct configuration. The lock is crisp and mechanically functional and the mechanism seems to operate properly. The factory-style drilling and tapping and spring-loaded plunger for the sight staff in the tang have partially obscured the serial number on the frame, the numbers on the underside of the barrel match the evident numbers on the tang of the frame. A very fine rifle identified by Mr. Squier as a ''Sharps 1874 Military Creedmoor'', however rifle ''C,53824'' shipped in 1874 as a regular musket to John P. Moore &?Sons in New York City, ''C,54030'' shipped as a military musket ''with gradualted sights''. (3B9670-231) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2000/3000)

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Attractive Sharps New Model 1859 Percussion Carbine

Attractive Sharps New Model 1859 Percussion Carbine

Lot # 158 (Sale Order: 158 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #59234, .52 cal, 22" six-groove barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this carbine retains about 90-92% original blue showing some mild thinning and toning to pleasant plum-brown patina under bright light and some scattered light handling marks. The barrel is matching the frame and is also stamped with a small eagle proof mark beneath the forend. The action shows a hint of attractive smoky colors in the protected areas toning to a pleasant silvery case-hardened patina and smooth mild gray, the barrel band and patchbox also show some nice silvery case-hardened patina and the inside of the patchbox door with arsenal punch-proof and some vibrant colors. The barrel band spring and forend screw retain remarkable brilliant fire blue and the bottom of the breechblock and pellet primer cover show lovely slightly thinning fire blue. All markings remain intact and strong and the pellet priming mechanism is intact and complete. The walnut stock and forend show a bit more wear overall and remain in very good condition having darkened from the years and showing a shallow old chip just left of the trigger, a repaired sliver along the rear right edge forend, some small moderate abrasions along the forend and other lighter dings. There are no visible cartouches and the stock fit remains very nice. The original sights and saddle ring are intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. A very nice Sharps for the Civil War collector that retains some strong condition. (13C9980-5) {ANTIQUE} (3000/5000)
serial #59234, .52 cal, 22" six-groove barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this carbine retains about 90-92% original blue showing some mild thinning and t...moreoning to pleasant plum-brown patina under bright light and some scattered light handling marks. The barrel is matching the frame and is also stamped with a small eagle proof mark beneath the forend. The action shows a hint of attractive smoky colors in the protected areas toning to a pleasant silvery case-hardened patina and smooth mild gray, the barrel band and patchbox also show some nice silvery case-hardened patina and the inside of the patchbox door with arsenal punch-proof and some vibrant colors. The barrel band spring and forend screw retain remarkable brilliant fire blue and the bottom of the breechblock and pellet primer cover show lovely slightly thinning fire blue. All markings remain intact and strong and the pellet priming mechanism is intact and complete. The walnut stock and forend show a bit more wear overall and remain in very good condition having darkened from the years and showing a shallow old chip just left of the trigger, a repaired sliver along the rear right edge forend, some small moderate abrasions along the forend and other lighter dings. There are no visible cartouches and the stock fit remains very nice. The original sights and saddle ring are intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. A very nice Sharps for the Civil War collector that retains some strong condition. (13C9980-5) {ANTIQUE} (3000/5000)

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Pair of Flintlock Holster Pistols by Johann Kuchenreuter

Pair of Flintlock Holster Pistols by Johann Kuchenreuter

Lot # 159 (Sale Order: 159 of 600)      

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About .46 cal, 9 1/2'' barrels with mostly bright very fine bores, pistol ''2'' showing a bit more light pitting than gun ''1''. The barrels themselves show light full length incise ribs with a simple standing silver blade front on an inset silver star-shaped base, flanked by inlaid silver wire scroll. Each barrel retains perhaps 80% original blue, which was no doubt quite bright when new, the maker name inlaid in silver on the scant rib ''Joh. And. Kuchenreuter''. The light inlaid silver work continues to the rear of the barrels which have side bolsters and Kuchenreuter's inlaid horseman touchmark, and a rear sight atop the tang with single standing and two folding leafs (amusingly both breech flats are engraved with the number ''2'', but the rear sight leaf on one pistol has a ''1'' and the other a ''2'' engraved on them, we are calling pistol ''1'', the gun with that number so-engraved). The locks are slightly convex at their rears with a beaded beveled edge and game scene on each of a hound chasing a pair of deer, all amidst a woodland scene. The cocks have graceful swan necks and the pans are faceted, with the unbridled frizzens neatly engraved, the springs lightly chiseled. All are a pleasing smooth gunmetal patina with some trace blue on the rear of the cocks and fire temper on the springs. The arms are each fitted with brass furniture which shows remnants of a gold plate or wash, with facetted thimbles and fancy tailpipe with rococo engraved flare. The guards have a similar matching front extension with scroll and scalloped chiseling, the bows with a recumbent stag, flanked by the same nice chiseling. The butts have teardrop-shaped caps, with open flowing rococo scroll and the huntress Diana on the rear face of each; the fancy sideplates with matching scroll and hunting hounds. The European walnut stocks rate very fine with nice carved scroll at mid-stock and atop the wrist flanking the tang, a fleur-di-lis at the rear of each flat, still very crisp with good definition after all these years. Each grip area shows a drying crack in the figured grain from the years, pistol 1 has a very minor separation, pistol 2 remains tight. Both arms show the expected minor handling marks that come from the years, each with a nice wrist plate showing a recumbent hunting hound surrounded by ornate rococo scroll and there are nice schnabel-like forend tips of bone. The locks are both crisp and mechanically functional, each pistol features a set-trigger; the cock screws do not match precisely but are very close and are likely original equipment. The original ramrods are included, one is missing its steel patch-pull tip and the very tip of one frizzen has chipped off. These arms, given their features and markings, are the work of Johann Andreas Kuchenreuter the elder, active in the early-mid 18th century, gunmaker to the court of the Thurn und Taxis and maker of some of the finest arms to come from Bavaria, and indeed, Germany. Stunningly similar to a near identical pair of arms at The Met, these are handsome pistols worthy of the finest collection of German or continental arms. (3F9670-431){ANTIQUE}[David & Lore Squier Collection] (6000/8000)
About .46 cal, 9 1/2'' barrels with mostly bright very fine bores, pistol ''2'' showing a bit more light pitting than gun ''1''. The barrels themselves show light full le...morength incise ribs with a simple standing silver blade front on an inset silver star-shaped base, flanked by inlaid silver wire scroll. Each barrel retains perhaps 80% original blue, which was no doubt quite bright when new, the maker name inlaid in silver on the scant rib ''Joh. And. Kuchenreuter''. The light inlaid silver work continues to the rear of the barrels which have side bolsters and Kuchenreuter's inlaid horseman touchmark, and a rear sight atop the tang with single standing and two folding leafs (amusingly both breech flats are engraved with the number ''2'', but the rear sight leaf on one pistol has a ''1'' and the other a ''2'' engraved on them, we are calling pistol ''1'', the gun with that number so-engraved). The locks are slightly convex at their rears with a beaded beveled edge and game scene on each of a hound chasing a pair of deer, all amidst a woodland scene. The cocks have graceful swan necks and the pans are faceted, with the unbridled frizzens neatly engraved, the springs lightly chiseled. All are a pleasing smooth gunmetal patina with some trace blue on the rear of the cocks and fire temper on the springs. The arms are each fitted with brass furniture which shows remnants of a gold plate or wash, with facetted thimbles and fancy tailpipe with rococo engraved flare. The guards have a similar matching front extension with scroll and scalloped chiseling, the bows with a recumbent stag, flanked by the same nice chiseling. The butts have teardrop-shaped caps, with open flowing rococo scroll and the huntress Diana on the rear face of each; the fancy sideplates with matching scroll and hunting hounds. The European walnut stocks rate very fine with nice carved scroll at mid-stock and atop the wrist flanking the tang, a fleur-di-lis at the rear of each flat, still very crisp with good definition after all these years. Each grip area shows a drying crack in the figured grain from the years, pistol 1 has a very minor separation, pistol 2 remains tight. Both arms show the expected minor handling marks that come from the years, each with a nice wrist plate showing a recumbent hunting hound surrounded by ornate rococo scroll and there are nice schnabel-like forend tips of bone. The locks are both crisp and mechanically functional, each pistol features a set-trigger; the cock screws do not match precisely but are very close and are likely original equipment. The original ramrods are included, one is missing its steel patch-pull tip and the very tip of one frizzen has chipped off. These arms, given their features and markings, are the work of Johann Andreas Kuchenreuter the elder, active in the early-mid 18th century, gunmaker to the court of the Thurn und Taxis and maker of some of the finest arms to come from Bavaria, and indeed, Germany. Stunningly similar to a near identical pair of arms at The Met, these are handsome pistols worthy of the finest collection of German or continental arms. (3F9670-431){ANTIQUE}[David & Lore Squier Collection] (6000/8000)

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Superb Cased Pair of Diminutive Bavarian Percussion Pocket Pistols by Johan Adam Kuchenreuter

Superb Cased Pair of Diminutive Bavarian Percussion Pocket Pistols by Johan Adam Kuchenreuter

Lot # 160 (Sale Order: 160 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 10,000
.34 caliber, 3" octagon barrels with very good bores. These are really wonderful pistols. The barrels are tapered from breech and finish in swamped muzzles. The top flats of barrels are gold inlaid with makers name "J. Adam Kuchenreuter", the locks are nicely engraved in scroll with lovely borders and are gold inlaid at center "a Regensburg". The locks are equipped with pivoting safeties which operate identically to flintlock frizzens with fancy springs and which cover the nipple. The tops of the breeches are engraved with "1" and "2" surrounded by sunburst borders and the dolphin head hammers are finely stippled and engraved. The pistols are silver mounted including triggerguards which are nicely engraved and show engraved pedestal finials and two hallmarks on each tang. One hallmark appears as "HI" or "IH" and the other is "13" which indicates the silver content. The sideplates are triangular shaped and are engraved with opposing dragons, the butts have silver domed oval inlays which are engraved with flower blossoms. The stocks are of beautifully figured European walnut and have checkered grips and fabulous relief floral carving at top of wrist and around the tangs. There are small rectangular monogram plates inlaid within the engraving which remain plain. There is also very tasteful relief carved treatment on the forend tips. The condition of the pistols is excellent with the barrels retaining 99% original brown finish, the breeches show strong color case hardening and the locks retain lots of original color which has softened and has a wonderful appearance. The stocks retain nearly all of their original finish with crisp edges and sharp checkering and carving. All silver furniture shows a nice medium gray tarnish overall. The pistols come in their original case with fancy gold floral scroll embossed green leatherette interior. The case is French fitted and houses a bullet mould, cleaning/ramrod, small horn powder flask, round brass capper, vent pick and a green leatherette covered canister. The condition of the case is very good with a crack across the lid emanating from either end of the handle, the crack remains sound. This is a very fancy set clearly made for someone of means or nobility. Just wonderful. (1D9944-10) {ANTIQUE} [Frank Berry Collection] (5,000/10,000)
.34 caliber, 3" octagon barrels with very good bores. These are really wonderful pistols. The barrels are tapered from breech and finish in swamped muzzles. The top flats...more of barrels are gold inlaid with makers name "J. Adam Kuchenreuter", the locks are nicely engraved in scroll with lovely borders and are gold inlaid at center "a Regensburg". The locks are equipped with pivoting safeties which operate identically to flintlock frizzens with fancy springs and which cover the nipple. The tops of the breeches are engraved with "1" and "2" surrounded by sunburst borders and the dolphin head hammers are finely stippled and engraved. The pistols are silver mounted including triggerguards which are nicely engraved and show engraved pedestal finials and two hallmarks on each tang. One hallmark appears as "HI" or "IH" and the other is "13" which indicates the silver content. The sideplates are triangular shaped and are engraved with opposing dragons, the butts have silver domed oval inlays which are engraved with flower blossoms. The stocks are of beautifully figured European walnut and have checkered grips and fabulous relief floral carving at top of wrist and around the tangs. There are small rectangular monogram plates inlaid within the engraving which remain plain. There is also very tasteful relief carved treatment on the forend tips. The condition of the pistols is excellent with the barrels retaining 99% original brown finish, the breeches show strong color case hardening and the locks retain lots of original color which has softened and has a wonderful appearance. The stocks retain nearly all of their original finish with crisp edges and sharp checkering and carving. All silver furniture shows a nice medium gray tarnish overall. The pistols come in their original case with fancy gold floral scroll embossed green leatherette interior. The case is French fitted and houses a bullet mould, cleaning/ramrod, small horn powder flask, round brass capper, vent pick and a green leatherette covered canister. The condition of the case is very good with a crack across the lid emanating from either end of the handle, the crack remains sound. This is a very fancy set clearly made for someone of means or nobility. Just wonderful. (1D9944-10) {ANTIQUE} [Frank Berry Collection] (5,000/10,000)

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Sharps New Model Cartridge-Converted Carbine

Sharps New Model Cartridge-Converted Carbine

Lot # 161 (Sale Order: 161 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #90908, 50-70, 22" three-groove barrel with a mostly bright very good plus bore showing some light pitting ahead of the breech, a little scattered fine oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The barrel of this carbine retains about 90% arsenal-refurbished blue showing some overall mild thinning and toning to gray-brown patina along with some scattered light handling marks and minor brown freckles. The barrel band and buttplate retain about 95% refurbished blue. The action shows generous vibrant case-hardened colors in the protected areas toning overall to silvery case-hardened patina with some scattered mild staining. The primer mechanism top spring and hammer screw head retain much of their brilliant fire blue, the barrel markings have been scrubbed and the action patent dates remain strong. The smooth walnut buttstock and forend remain in very good plus condition, the buttstock showing a little older added finish, a small thin crack at the toe and overall light dings. The forend retains strong oil finish and shows crisp sub-inspector initials. The barrel number was mismatched and was mostly polished off during arsenal conversion and the assembly number on the barrel and extractor are matching. The front sight has been replaced with a piece of antique silver coin, the sling ring and original rear sight are intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. A very respectable cartridge-converted Sharps carbine. (13B9898-52) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)
serial #90908, 50-70, 22" three-groove barrel with a mostly bright very good plus bore showing some light pitting ahead of the breech, a little scattered fine oxidation a...morend strong rifling throughout. The barrel of this carbine retains about 90% arsenal-refurbished blue showing some overall mild thinning and toning to gray-brown patina along with some scattered light handling marks and minor brown freckles. The barrel band and buttplate retain about 95% refurbished blue. The action shows generous vibrant case-hardened colors in the protected areas toning overall to silvery case-hardened patina with some scattered mild staining. The primer mechanism top spring and hammer screw head retain much of their brilliant fire blue, the barrel markings have been scrubbed and the action patent dates remain strong. The smooth walnut buttstock and forend remain in very good plus condition, the buttstock showing a little older added finish, a small thin crack at the toe and overall light dings. The forend retains strong oil finish and shows crisp sub-inspector initials. The barrel number was mismatched and was mostly polished off during arsenal conversion and the assembly number on the barrel and extractor are matching. The front sight has been replaced with a piece of antique silver coin, the sling ring and original rear sight are intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. A very respectable cartridge-converted Sharps carbine. (13B9898-52) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)

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Lovely Cased Pair of Parisian Percussion Folding Trigger Screwbarrel Pistols by Claudin

Lovely Cased Pair of Parisian Percussion Folding Trigger Screwbarrel Pistols by Claudin

Lot # 162 (Sale Order: 162 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
.45 caliber, 2" round screw barrels with very good bores. These little pistols exhibit the wonderful quality and style one expect to see on Parisian guns. The guns are finished in French gray and are ivory stocked. The boxlock actions are fully engraved in scroll and geometric patterns with tops of frames adjacent to hammers being engraved "Fd CLAUDIN / A PARIS". The top tangs are engraved and each show gold inlaid initials "LH" and the bottom of each frame near breech and is engraved "1" and "2" with corresponding numbers engraved on bottom of barrels. The hammers are nicely engraved and the graceful flared round bolsters are engraved with starbursts. The folding triggers are so finely fitted that when in the folded position they can barely be detected. The condition of the guns is wonderful with all of their original French gray finish and the barrels show vivid textured Damascus. The ivory stocks show typical shrinking and age cracks and are otherwise about very good. The guns come in their original red baize lined interior with fancy embossed borders. The case includes a nice combination bullet mould/sprue cutter/nipple wrench and barrel wrench which retains most of its faded original color case hardened finish. Two turned bone canisters are present within the case along with the key to the case. The top of the brass lock is engraved on the exposed surface when open "FD CLAUDIN RUE DE LA TONNELLERIE 9". The case is ebony veneered with German silver inlaid initials on outer lid "LH", matching the gold inlaid initials on the guns. There is also a German silver inlaid border on lid and all four sides of which about 60 - 70% is remaining. There are several cracks in the veneer but all is present and seems sound. Ferdinand Claudin had a long career in Paris, active from 1835 right up until 1890. A lovely pair of French percussion muff pistols. (1C9944-35) {ANTIQUE} [Frank Berry Collection] (3000/5000)
.45 caliber, 2" round screw barrels with very good bores. These little pistols exhibit the wonderful quality and style one expect to see on Parisian guns. The guns are fi...morenished in French gray and are ivory stocked. The boxlock actions are fully engraved in scroll and geometric patterns with tops of frames adjacent to hammers being engraved "Fd CLAUDIN / A PARIS". The top tangs are engraved and each show gold inlaid initials "LH" and the bottom of each frame near breech and is engraved "1" and "2" with corresponding numbers engraved on bottom of barrels. The hammers are nicely engraved and the graceful flared round bolsters are engraved with starbursts. The folding triggers are so finely fitted that when in the folded position they can barely be detected. The condition of the guns is wonderful with all of their original French gray finish and the barrels show vivid textured Damascus. The ivory stocks show typical shrinking and age cracks and are otherwise about very good. The guns come in their original red baize lined interior with fancy embossed borders. The case includes a nice combination bullet mould/sprue cutter/nipple wrench and barrel wrench which retains most of its faded original color case hardened finish. Two turned bone canisters are present within the case along with the key to the case. The top of the brass lock is engraved on the exposed surface when open "FD CLAUDIN RUE DE LA TONNELLERIE 9". The case is ebony veneered with German silver inlaid initials on outer lid "LH", matching the gold inlaid initials on the guns. There is also a German silver inlaid border on lid and all four sides of which about 60 - 70% is remaining. There are several cracks in the veneer but all is present and seems sound. Ferdinand Claudin had a long career in Paris, active from 1835 right up until 1890. A lovely pair of French percussion muff pistols. (1C9944-35) {ANTIQUE} [Frank Berry Collection] (3000/5000)

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Rare Matched Pair of Memphis Percussion Pocket Pistols by Schneider & Co.

Rare Matched Pair of Memphis Percussion Pocket Pistols by Schneider & Co.

Lot # 163 (Sale Order: 163 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #'s 36, .41 cal, 2 1/2'' octagon barrels with moderately oxidized bores showing good rifling throughout. This is a handsome little pair of matched pistols by this desirable Southern maker quite lovely with their silver hardware and sheath triggers. The barrels and lockplates of both pistols have taken on a nice dark gray and plum-brown patina overall showing a little bit of old minor oxidation staining and some mild pitting along the nipple bolsters. The breeches and lockplates show light tasteful geometric border embellishments and the hammers a simple attractive fish head motif. The lockplates are unmarked and both barrels retain strong markings with ''SCHNEIDER & CO. / MEMPHIS TENN.'', ''36'' atop the breeches and ''1'' and ''2'' atop the breech tangs, respectively. The pistols are equipped with lovely silver hardware including barrel wedge escutcheons, trigger sheaths with simple finials, wide disc buttcaps, teardrop monogram plates atop the wrists and decorative sideplates. About 97% original silver remains taking on a wonderful unmolested dark tarnish with just some light handling marks and a little mild edge wear to the underlying German silver along the sheaths. The checkered walnut stocks feature fluted slight schnabel tips and nice flared bases. The stock of pistol one remains in near excellent condition retaining about 94% original varnish showing some light edge wear and a tiny crack at the lock screw, the diamond point checkering with simple borders remaining completely intact and the grip also showing some attractive subtle grain figure. The stock of pistol two rates very fine retaining about 90% original varnish showing a little bit more edge wear, tiny crack at the lock screw and thin 1'' crack at the tip. The checkering is otherwise intact, there is some nice figure through the grip and the stock fit to the hardware remains excellent across both pistols. Both pistols seem to function well mechanically. A very fine pair of these handsome pocket pistols from a desirable Southern maker. (13C9944-12,14) {ANTIQUE} [Frank Berry Collection] (4000/5000)
serial #'s 36, .41 cal, 2 1/2'' octagon barrels with moderately oxidized bores showing good rifling throughout. This is a handsome little pair of matched pistols by this ...moredesirable Southern maker quite lovely with their silver hardware and sheath triggers. The barrels and lockplates of both pistols have taken on a nice dark gray and plum-brown patina overall showing a little bit of old minor oxidation staining and some mild pitting along the nipple bolsters. The breeches and lockplates show light tasteful geometric border embellishments and the hammers a simple attractive fish head motif. The lockplates are unmarked and both barrels retain strong markings with ''SCHNEIDER & CO. / MEMPHIS TENN.'', ''36'' atop the breeches and ''1'' and ''2'' atop the breech tangs, respectively. The pistols are equipped with lovely silver hardware including barrel wedge escutcheons, trigger sheaths with simple finials, wide disc buttcaps, teardrop monogram plates atop the wrists and decorative sideplates. About 97% original silver remains taking on a wonderful unmolested dark tarnish with just some light handling marks and a little mild edge wear to the underlying German silver along the sheaths. The checkered walnut stocks feature fluted slight schnabel tips and nice flared bases. The stock of pistol one remains in near excellent condition retaining about 94% original varnish showing some light edge wear and a tiny crack at the lock screw, the diamond point checkering with simple borders remaining completely intact and the grip also showing some attractive subtle grain figure. The stock of pistol two rates very fine retaining about 90% original varnish showing a little bit more edge wear, tiny crack at the lock screw and thin 1'' crack at the tip. The checkering is otherwise intact, there is some nice figure through the grip and the stock fit to the hardware remains excellent across both pistols. Both pistols seem to function well mechanically. A very fine pair of these handsome pocket pistols from a desirable Southern maker. (13C9944-12,14) {ANTIQUE} [Frank Berry Collection] (4000/5000)

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Rare Matched Pair of Memphis Percussion Pocket Pistols by Schneider & Co.

Rare Matched Pair of Memphis Percussion Pocket Pistols by Schneider & Co.

Lot # 164 (Sale Order: 164 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #'s 12, .41 cal, 2 1/2'' octagon barrels with mostly bright very fine bores showing some scattered light oxidation and strong rifling throughout. Another lovely matched pair of pistols from this desirable maker, this set differs slightly from the other matched pair above, the barrels being just a little bulkier, the embellishments a little different as well and the sheath triggers quite a bit shorter. The barrels of both pistols have mostly toned to a pleasant gray-brown patina with scattered mild freckling and streaks of original bright blue present along the protected areas of the wood line. The breeches show generous flakes of silvery case-hardened patina and the lockplates are mostly a dark plum-brown with a few flakes of silvery case-hardening around the hammers. The hammers and bolsters show some old oxidation staining and the nipples light damage, but this is relatively unobtrusive. The trigger sheaths on these pistols were case-hardened, now toned mostly to deep plum-brown with some scattered silvery flakes remaining. The lockplates are unmarked and both barrels retain crisp addresses with ''SCHNEIDER & CO. / MEMPHIS TENN.'', ''12'' atop the breeches and ''1'' and ''2'' atop the breech tangs, respectively. The breech tangs are embellished with a light foliate motif and the lockplates, hammers and sideplates with a simple line border. The pistols are equipped with lovely silver hardware including barrel wedge escutcheons, wide disc buttcaps, shield-shaped monogram plates atop the wrists and decorative sideplates, all taking on a lovely dark tarnish. The checkered walnut stocks feature fluted slight schnabel tips and nice flared bases. The stock of pistol one remains in about very fine condition retaining about 80% original varnish, the edges of the schnabel are rather worn and there is a small plug repair or imperfection in the wood along the backstrap, along with the familiar tiny crack at the lock screw. The checkering remains mostly intact showing some light wear overall. The stock of pistol two remains in very fine condition retaining about 90% original varnish showing light edge wear and a small crack at the lock screw and below the lockplate. The checkering shows some light wear and the stock shows subtle attractive grain figure. Stock fit remains excellent on both pistols and the locks seem to function well mechanically. A very handsome pair of pistols from this quality Southern maker. (13C9944-13,15) {ANTIQUE} [Frank Berry Collection] (4000/5000)
serial #'s 12, .41 cal, 2 1/2'' octagon barrels with mostly bright very fine bores showing some scattered light oxidation and strong rifling throughout. Another lovely ma...moretched pair of pistols from this desirable maker, this set differs slightly from the other matched pair above, the barrels being just a little bulkier, the embellishments a little different as well and the sheath triggers quite a bit shorter. The barrels of both pistols have mostly toned to a pleasant gray-brown patina with scattered mild freckling and streaks of original bright blue present along the protected areas of the wood line. The breeches show generous flakes of silvery case-hardened patina and the lockplates are mostly a dark plum-brown with a few flakes of silvery case-hardening around the hammers. The hammers and bolsters show some old oxidation staining and the nipples light damage, but this is relatively unobtrusive. The trigger sheaths on these pistols were case-hardened, now toned mostly to deep plum-brown with some scattered silvery flakes remaining. The lockplates are unmarked and both barrels retain crisp addresses with ''SCHNEIDER & CO. / MEMPHIS TENN.'', ''12'' atop the breeches and ''1'' and ''2'' atop the breech tangs, respectively. The breech tangs are embellished with a light foliate motif and the lockplates, hammers and sideplates with a simple line border. The pistols are equipped with lovely silver hardware including barrel wedge escutcheons, wide disc buttcaps, shield-shaped monogram plates atop the wrists and decorative sideplates, all taking on a lovely dark tarnish. The checkered walnut stocks feature fluted slight schnabel tips and nice flared bases. The stock of pistol one remains in about very fine condition retaining about 80% original varnish, the edges of the schnabel are rather worn and there is a small plug repair or imperfection in the wood along the backstrap, along with the familiar tiny crack at the lock screw. The checkering remains mostly intact showing some light wear overall. The stock of pistol two remains in very fine condition retaining about 90% original varnish showing light edge wear and a small crack at the lock screw and below the lockplate. The checkering shows some light wear and the stock shows subtle attractive grain figure. Stock fit remains excellent on both pistols and the locks seem to function well mechanically. A very handsome pair of pistols from this quality Southern maker. (13C9944-13,15) {ANTIQUE} [Frank Berry Collection] (4000/5000)

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Fine Factory Cased Pair of F.H. Clark Agent Marked Percussion Deringer Pistols

Fine Factory Cased Pair of F.H. Clark Agent Marked Percussion Deringer Pistols

Lot # 165 (Sale Order: 165 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 8,000High Estimate: 12,000
.45 caliber, 3 1/8" barrels including breeches with lightly oxidized deeply rifled bores. These pistols come in their original leather covered case with embossed decorative border on lid and salmon colored baize lined French fitted interior. The pistols are marked "DERINGER / PHILADELA" both on their locks as well as on top of breech between the double gold bands. The top of each barrel is also marked "MAND FOR / F.H. Clarke & Co. / MEMPHIS. TENN.". The locks, hammers, barrel tangs and bolsters all show factory scroll engraving in typical Deringer fashion. The pistols are silver mounted, these mounts include bolster inlay, wedge escutcheons, sideplate, triggerguard, shield shaped monogram plate on top of wrist and butt inlay, all are scroll engraved except for the monogram plate and the butt inlay which were left open for any inscriptions the owner may have desired. One of the wrist escutcheons shows rudimentary scratch engraved initials which appear to be "WHD". Each breech is marked with "P" proof within a sunburst pattern and the barrels retain an even gray brown patina overall with some patches of light oxidation staining and a small patch or two of light pitting. One of the barrels shows strong original brown in protected area along the stock with "lightning bolt" pattern clearly visible. The locks and hammers show a pleasing smooth brown patina and remain free of pitting. All markings on pistols remain clear and legible. The stocks are of nicely figured American black walnut and remain in very good condition retaining perhaps 60% of their original finish with checkering remaining strong. The stocks are all original and untouched with perfect fit to all components and furniture. All silver furniture shows a pleasing light tarnish and each pistol is sighted with their original German silver blade front sights and simple open rear sights where tangs meet barrel breech. The case remains in very fine condition with the interior lining faded and untouched and with the most honest appearance. In addition to the pistols, the case houses an unmarked fluted flask which retains about 80% of its original lacquer, a single cavity bullet mould, rosewood handed turn screw and nipple wrench, iron ramrod, powder measure and ebony cleaning rod with threaded worm still intact. Both corner compartments retain their original lids with ivory pulls (one pull is loose), one compartment holds the original key to the case. The interior of the case rates excellent with lining fully intact, the leather covered exterior is very good with light edge wear and some minor loss around lock area. Many pairs of Deringers have found their way into casings over the years, these original sets in their original leather covered casings are exceedingly rare. A great opportunity for the collector to acquire a completely honest and all original set of agent marked Philadelphia Deringer pistols. (1E9944-3) {ANTIQUE} [Frank Berry Collection] (8,000/12,000)
.45 caliber, 3 1/8" barrels including breeches with lightly oxidized deeply rifled bores. These pistols come in their original leather covered case with embossed decorati...moreve border on lid and salmon colored baize lined French fitted interior. The pistols are marked "DERINGER / PHILADELA" both on their locks as well as on top of breech between the double gold bands. The top of each barrel is also marked "MAND FOR / F.H. Clarke & Co. / MEMPHIS. TENN.". The locks, hammers, barrel tangs and bolsters all show factory scroll engraving in typical Deringer fashion. The pistols are silver mounted, these mounts include bolster inlay, wedge escutcheons, sideplate, triggerguard, shield shaped monogram plate on top of wrist and butt inlay, all are scroll engraved except for the monogram plate and the butt inlay which were left open for any inscriptions the owner may have desired. One of the wrist escutcheons shows rudimentary scratch engraved initials which appear to be "WHD". Each breech is marked with "P" proof within a sunburst pattern and the barrels retain an even gray brown patina overall with some patches of light oxidation staining and a small patch or two of light pitting. One of the barrels shows strong original brown in protected area along the stock with "lightning bolt" pattern clearly visible. The locks and hammers show a pleasing smooth brown patina and remain free of pitting. All markings on pistols remain clear and legible. The stocks are of nicely figured American black walnut and remain in very good condition retaining perhaps 60% of their original finish with checkering remaining strong. The stocks are all original and untouched with perfect fit to all components and furniture. All silver furniture shows a pleasing light tarnish and each pistol is sighted with their original German silver blade front sights and simple open rear sights where tangs meet barrel breech. The case remains in very fine condition with the interior lining faded and untouched and with the most honest appearance. In addition to the pistols, the case houses an unmarked fluted flask which retains about 80% of its original lacquer, a single cavity bullet mould, rosewood handed turn screw and nipple wrench, iron ramrod, powder measure and ebony cleaning rod with threaded worm still intact. Both corner compartments retain their original lids with ivory pulls (one pull is loose), one compartment holds the original key to the case. The interior of the case rates excellent with lining fully intact, the leather covered exterior is very good with light edge wear and some minor loss around lock area. Many pairs of Deringers have found their way into casings over the years, these original sets in their original leather covered casings are exceedingly rare. A great opportunity for the collector to acquire a completely honest and all original set of agent marked Philadelphia Deringer pistols. (1E9944-3) {ANTIQUE} [Frank Berry Collection] (8,000/12,000)

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Rare Cased Pair of Southern Percussion Deringers by Franz Bitterlich & Co. of Nashville Tennessee

Rare Cased Pair of Southern Percussion Deringers by Franz Bitterlich & Co. of Nashville Tennessee

Lot # 166 (Sale Order: 166 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 10,000High Estimate: 15,000
.45 caliber, 3 1/2" octagon barrels including breeches with lightly oxidized bores. These high quality pistols are marked both on locks and tops of barrels "FR. BITTERLICH / NASHVILLE, TENN" with "& Co" hand engraved to the right of the marking along with a decorative line beneath each mark. This firm was active from the 1850's until 1862 when the shop was destroyed by fire. The pistols feature gently domed butts which are much flatter than the Philadelphia deringers. The locks show tasteful border engraving on front section beneath lock as well as on the hammers. Each barrel shows a single gold band across the top flat with engraved geometric design adjacent and the tangs show simple tasteful engraving. The barrels and locks bear a pleasing and even smooth gray brown patina overall and are quite smooth with only a tiny patch of very fine pitting here or there and with a little scattered light oxidation staining. All markings in metal remain very clear and fully legible. The walnut stocks are checkered on the grips and have nice shell carving at forend tips. The stocks are mounted with silver furniture which remains unembellished and bearing a lovely tarnish. The furniture style is unique to Bitterlich guns with small winged sideplates and oval caps inlaid into the butts. The triggerguards show subtle stylized pineapple finials to the front and barrel screw escutcheons show four lobes equally spaced around the screw heads. All screws are properly indexed with heads clean. The stocks retain perhaps 90% original finish overall with strong checkering. There are silver shield shaped monogram plates on the top of each wrist, they remain unengraved. The guns come in a period leatherette covered case with beveled lid with simple embossing. The interior is true French fitted with covered compartments in two of the corners, they, like the top of the case, have beveled covers. The interior of the case is lined in a salmon colored baize and holds a powder flask, turnscrew, nipple wrench, bullet mould and combination cleaning rod / ramrod. The case appears period and original in all respects and is in near excellent condition overall with simple hinged clasps on front. These Southern made Deringers are quite rare and of very fine quality. Single examples of these pistols are in demand, cased pairs are very rare and desirable. (1E9944-16) {ANTIQUE} [Frank Berry Collection] (10,000/15,000)

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Henry Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistol

Henry Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistol

Lot # 167 (Sale Order: 167 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
.45 cal, 2'' barrel with an oxidized bore showing good rifling throughout. The barrel of this pistol has mostly toned to a dark plum-brown patina showing some scattered areas of old oxidation, light handling marks and a streak of original brown finish along the underside near the muzzle. The breech has toned to gray and features dual German silver bands and Deringer's ''P'' proof surrounded by zigzags. The lockplate is a mild gunmetal gray patina, there is some old oxidation around the nipple bolster and a few small chips along the hammer skirt. The lockplate, hammer and breech tang are embellished with attractive foliate scrollwork that remains completely intact and the top of the hammer shows a light fish scale pattern. The lockplate and top of the breech show strong ''DERINGER / PHILADELA'' maker markings. The pistol is equipped with German silver hardware including triangular nose inlay, wedge escutcheons, flash plate beneath the bolster, triggerguard with attractive pineapple finial, teardrop buttcap, shield-shaped monogram plate and decorative sideplate. The hardware rates very fine and is embellished with attractive foliate flourishes throughout, the teardrop on the butt instead with a fine zigzag border. The checkered walnut stock remains in very fine condition retaining about 95% original varnish showing some mild edge wear, the grip darkening slightly from the years and with a few light dings. The checkering remains very strong and intact with only light overall wear. The lock seems to function well mechanically. A very handsome example of these iconic pistols for the antique arms collector. (13C1007-143) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)
.45 cal, 2'' barrel with an oxidized bore showing good rifling throughout. The barrel of this pistol has mostly toned to a dark plum-brown patina showing some scattered a...morereas of old oxidation, light handling marks and a streak of original brown finish along the underside near the muzzle. The breech has toned to gray and features dual German silver bands and Deringer's ''P'' proof surrounded by zigzags. The lockplate is a mild gunmetal gray patina, there is some old oxidation around the nipple bolster and a few small chips along the hammer skirt. The lockplate, hammer and breech tang are embellished with attractive foliate scrollwork that remains completely intact and the top of the hammer shows a light fish scale pattern. The lockplate and top of the breech show strong ''DERINGER / PHILADELA'' maker markings. The pistol is equipped with German silver hardware including triangular nose inlay, wedge escutcheons, flash plate beneath the bolster, triggerguard with attractive pineapple finial, teardrop buttcap, shield-shaped monogram plate and decorative sideplate. The hardware rates very fine and is embellished with attractive foliate flourishes throughout, the teardrop on the butt instead with a fine zigzag border. The checkered walnut stock remains in very fine condition retaining about 95% original varnish showing some mild edge wear, the grip darkening slightly from the years and with a few light dings. The checkering remains very strong and intact with only light overall wear. The lock seems to function well mechanically. A very handsome example of these iconic pistols for the antique arms collector. (13C1007-143) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)

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William Billinghurst Smallbore Percussion Underhammer Buggy Rifle

William Billinghurst Smallbore Percussion Underhammer Buggy Rifle

Lot # 168 (Sale Order: 168 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
.30 cal, 10 1/2'' octagon barrel, turned for starter (not present), with a bright near excellent bore showing a little mild frosting and strong rifling throughout. The barrel of this handsome small frame rifle retains a healthy amount of plum-brown finish, thinning and toning to deep gray patina and showing some scattered old light pitting. The frame has mostly toned to a pleasant mild gray showing a few sparse pinprick pits and some generous streaks of silver case-hardened patina. The sides of the hammer and trigger also show a few flakes of bright fire blue and the W. Billinghurst Rochester, NY barrel address remains intact and strong. The upper tang is also stamped just ahead of the rear sight with the name ''L. F. MUNGER''. The smooth walnut stock remains in very fine condition showing a few scattered light dings and handling marks retaining nice fit and edges. The butt has a small compartment with simple rotating iron cover. The original skeletonized shoulder stock similarly remains in very fine condition retaining a healthy amount of original finish and showing just some scattered light dings and handling marks, the heel with a tiny drying crack and some mild abrasions. The shoulder stock fits well into the stock proper. The original hickory ramrod with worm end is present and the rifle is sighted with a small lollipop rear sight with fine aperture and v-notch, corresponding target globe front sight and the lock seems to function well mechanically. This example was pictured and described in the seventh revised edition of by Charles Edward Chapel, a photocopied page of which is included, along with a handwritten letter from New York firearms author Jerry Swinney discussing the possibilities of who ''L. F. MUNGER'' may have been. The letter notes a Lyman F. Munger who worked as a jeweler in Rochester around the appropriate time frame, among other theories. A very attractive example of these iconic little buggy rifles from this well-thought-of maker. (13C9670-488) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2500/3500)
.30 cal, 10 1/2'' octagon barrel, turned for starter (not present), with a bright near excellent bore showing a little mild frosting and strong rifling throughout. The ba...morerrel of this handsome small frame rifle retains a healthy amount of plum-brown finish, thinning and toning to deep gray patina and showing some scattered old light pitting. The frame has mostly toned to a pleasant mild gray showing a few sparse pinprick pits and some generous streaks of silver case-hardened patina. The sides of the hammer and trigger also show a few flakes of bright fire blue and the W. Billinghurst Rochester, NY barrel address remains intact and strong. The upper tang is also stamped just ahead of the rear sight with the name ''L. F. MUNGER''. The smooth walnut stock remains in very fine condition showing a few scattered light dings and handling marks retaining nice fit and edges. The butt has a small compartment with simple rotating iron cover. The original skeletonized shoulder stock similarly remains in very fine condition retaining a healthy amount of original finish and showing just some scattered light dings and handling marks, the heel with a tiny drying crack and some mild abrasions. The shoulder stock fits well into the stock proper. The original hickory ramrod with worm end is present and the rifle is sighted with a small lollipop rear sight with fine aperture and v-notch, corresponding target globe front sight and the lock seems to function well mechanically. This example was pictured and described in the seventh revised edition of by Charles Edward Chapel, a photocopied page of which is included, along with a handwritten letter from New York firearms author Jerry Swinney discussing the possibilities of who ''L. F. MUNGER'' may have been. The letter notes a Lyman F. Munger who worked as a jeweler in Rochester around the appropriate time frame, among other theories. A very attractive example of these iconic little buggy rifles from this well-thought-of maker. (13C9670-488) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2500/3500)

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New Hampshire Percussion Target Pistol by J. F. Brown

New Hampshire Percussion Target Pistol by J. F. Brown

Lot # 169 (Sale Order: 169 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
.28 cal, 11 1/2'' part round part octagon heavy barrel with nice reeded-edge band at the point of transition and a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this heavy pistol has toned to a mix of pleasant gunmetal gray and plum-brown patina showing some sparsely scattered spots of old minor pitting and a couple shallow imperfections in the metal along the top right flat. The left flat retains strong maker markings with ''J. F. BROWN / RAYMOND / N.H. / CAST-STEEL'' flanked by some attractive foliate flourishes. The frame retains some hints of attractive smoky case-hardened colors along the top and around the triggerguard, showing a spot of light pitting on the right side, remnants of old oxidation and silvery case-hardened patina. The hammer and bolster also show some light pitting and a thin stress crack forming along the side of the hammer. The frame features some light foliate embellishments and is fitted with a German silver triggerguard. The smooth walnut grips remain in very fine condition retaining about 95% original varnish showing just some scattered light dings and handling marks and the name ''P. SERENI'' is lightly scratched along the right side inside grip frame. The pistol is sighted with lollipop rear sight and a somewhat blocky later replacement brass bead front. The original false muzzle is included and the lock seems to function well mechanically. An interesting target pistol from this New Hampshire maker, one would expect it to be fitted with a shoulder stock given its dimensions, but it shows no obvious attachment points or hardware. John Franklin Brown was active in various towns of New Hampshire and Massachusetts from about 1840 all the way up to the early 1900s. (13B9670-185) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (1000/1500)
.28 cal, 11 1/2'' part round part octagon heavy barrel with nice reeded-edge band at the point of transition and a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this heavy pistol ...morehas toned to a mix of pleasant gunmetal gray and plum-brown patina showing some sparsely scattered spots of old minor pitting and a couple shallow imperfections in the metal along the top right flat. The left flat retains strong maker markings with ''J. F. BROWN / RAYMOND / N.H. / CAST-STEEL'' flanked by some attractive foliate flourishes. The frame retains some hints of attractive smoky case-hardened colors along the top and around the triggerguard, showing a spot of light pitting on the right side, remnants of old oxidation and silvery case-hardened patina. The hammer and bolster also show some light pitting and a thin stress crack forming along the side of the hammer. The frame features some light foliate embellishments and is fitted with a German silver triggerguard. The smooth walnut grips remain in very fine condition retaining about 95% original varnish showing just some scattered light dings and handling marks and the name ''P. SERENI'' is lightly scratched along the right side inside grip frame. The pistol is sighted with lollipop rear sight and a somewhat blocky later replacement brass bead front. The original false muzzle is included and the lock seems to function well mechanically. An interesting target pistol from this New Hampshire maker, one would expect it to be fitted with a shoulder stock given its dimensions, but it shows no obvious attachment points or hardware. John Franklin Brown was active in various towns of New Hampshire and Massachusetts from about 1840 all the way up to the early 1900s. (13B9670-185) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (1000/1500)

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Fabulous Remington Rolling Block No. 1 Off-Hand Schuetzen Rifle

Fabulous Remington Rolling Block No. 1 Off-Hand Schuetzen Rifle

Lot # 170 (Sale Order: 170 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 7,000High Estimate: 9,000
serial #9488, 32 Extra Long RF, 28" octagon barrel with a very near excellent bore. This is a wonderful rifle which exhibits all matching numbers on tang, bottom of barrel, end grain of forend, end grain of buttstock at action and on the inside of the Swiss buttplate. This is a later type Schuetzen with Hepburn style stock with rounded pistolgrip and cheekpiece. These rifles were never cataloged or advertised by Remington but were advertised in an 1879 dated flyer by an agent for Remington in Baltimore. They appear with serial numbers as low as 1138 and as high as 9835 with this example having the second highest serial number known. The condition of this rifle is wonderful with the "E. Remington & Sons" addressed barrel retaining about 95% original blue with some light silvering along the high edges. The frame shows 95% vivid original color case-hardened finish overall with most loss being on the lower tang. The breechblock and hammer show very strong original blue finish, the pins show slightly more wear. The pistolgrip buttstock and iron tipped forend are both checkered and show figure with left side cheekpiece present. The stocks remain in excellent condition retaining perhaps 95% original finish with light wear on belly of forend. The rifle is sighted with a gold washed Beach combination front (most gold is missing), there is no provision for a rear barrel sights and a short range Vernier tang mounted peepsight is present. This rifle is illustrated on page 204 of Marcot's Remington Rolling Block Sporting and Target Rifles. A wonderful, high condition example of this rare and very handsome Rolling Block variation. (1E9670-89) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (7000/9000)
serial #9488, 32 Extra Long RF, 28" octagon barrel with a very near excellent bore. This is a wonderful rifle which exhibits all matching numbers on tang, bottom of barre...morel, end grain of forend, end grain of buttstock at action and on the inside of the Swiss buttplate. This is a later type Schuetzen with Hepburn style stock with rounded pistolgrip and cheekpiece. These rifles were never cataloged or advertised by Remington but were advertised in an 1879 dated flyer by an agent for Remington in Baltimore. They appear with serial numbers as low as 1138 and as high as 9835 with this example having the second highest serial number known. The condition of this rifle is wonderful with the "E. Remington & Sons" addressed barrel retaining about 95% original blue with some light silvering along the high edges. The frame shows 95% vivid original color case-hardened finish overall with most loss being on the lower tang. The breechblock and hammer show very strong original blue finish, the pins show slightly more wear. The pistolgrip buttstock and iron tipped forend are both checkered and show figure with left side cheekpiece present. The stocks remain in excellent condition retaining perhaps 95% original finish with light wear on belly of forend. The rifle is sighted with a gold washed Beach combination front (most gold is missing), there is no provision for a rear barrel sights and a short range Vernier tang mounted peepsight is present. This rifle is illustrated on page 204 of Marcot's Remington Rolling Block Sporting and Target Rifles. A wonderful, high condition example of this rare and very handsome Rolling Block variation. (1E9670-89) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (7000/9000)

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Remington Rolling Block Mid-Range E Grade Target Rifle

Remington Rolling Block Mid-Range E Grade Target Rifle

Lot # 171 (Sale Order: 171 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 4,500High Estimate: 6,500
serial #5535, 40-70, 32" full round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very handsome rifle. The rifle is configured with a Creedmoor style checkered pistolgrip stock with smooth steel shotgun butt, single set trigger, mid-range Vernier tang sight, Remington's combined open and peep rear barrel sight and windgauge front with spirit level. The rifle features matching numbers on the frame, bottom of the barrel, end-grain of both the buttstock and forend as well as the inside toe of buttplate. The barrel shows 95% period restored blue finish which has a lovely appearance with any areas of thinning showing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The "E. REMINGTON & SONS" barrel address is rolled heavier on the bottom and lighter on the top and the surfaces of the barrel would pass as original to many, the crown of the muzzle is the most distinct sign of refinish as it is blued and the edges rounded. The action shows about 80% faded original color case-hardened finish which shows contrast on the sides and top with the bottom of the action being mostly a smooth gray patina. The hammer and breechblock show 90% original blue, the sight staff perhaps 95%. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate near excellent showing nice figure and retaining perhaps 95% original finish with raised grain. The forend checkering appears to be period added, its border and pattern do not match the pistolgrip checkering. The rifle is equipped with its previously mentioned sights and smooth steel shotgun buttplate which retains a smooth smoky gray brown patina. This is a handsome rifle that should perform well at the range while maintaining investment potential. (1D9670-174) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (4500/6500)
serial #5535, 40-70, 32" full round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very handsome rifle. The rifle is configured with a Creedmoor style checkered pistolgri...morep stock with smooth steel shotgun butt, single set trigger, mid-range Vernier tang sight, Remington's combined open and peep rear barrel sight and windgauge front with spirit level. The rifle features matching numbers on the frame, bottom of the barrel, end-grain of both the buttstock and forend as well as the inside toe of buttplate. The barrel shows 95% period restored blue finish which has a lovely appearance with any areas of thinning showing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The "E. REMINGTON & SONS" barrel address is rolled heavier on the bottom and lighter on the top and the surfaces of the barrel would pass as original to many, the crown of the muzzle is the most distinct sign of refinish as it is blued and the edges rounded. The action shows about 80% faded original color case-hardened finish which shows contrast on the sides and top with the bottom of the action being mostly a smooth gray patina. The hammer and breechblock show 90% original blue, the sight staff perhaps 95%. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate near excellent showing nice figure and retaining perhaps 95% original finish with raised grain. The forend checkering appears to be period added, its border and pattern do not match the pistolgrip checkering. The rifle is equipped with its previously mentioned sights and smooth steel shotgun buttplate which retains a smooth smoky gray brown patina. This is a handsome rifle that should perform well at the range while maintaining investment potential. (1D9670-174) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (4500/6500)

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Superb Remington No. 3 Hepburn Sporting Rifle

Superb Remington No. 3 Hepburn Sporting Rifle

Lot # 172 (Sale Order: 172 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #4729, 40 2 1/2", 28" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very high condition Hepburn Sporting rifle which is equipped with target sights. The rifle shows all matching serial numbers on the tang, bottom of barrel, end grain of forend, end grain of buttstock at action and on inside of buttplate. The barrel shows the "E. Remington & Sons" address and retains about 97% strong original blue finish with one area about 1/2" x 1/4" where some oxidation was cleaned and the finish is missing - this area is a few inches back from the front sight. The action shows 97% vivid original color case-hardened finish and with all screw heads remaining clean and seemingly unturned. The breechblock and hammer show nearly all of their original blue with loss being from some operational abrasions on left side of hammer. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and plain iron tipped forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with just a couple light handling marks. The checkering on the wrist remains very crisp with no bruises or damage to the points. The sporting buttplate shows 90% strong original color case-hardened finish. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front with spirit level, standard open sporting rear and a long-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight. The rear barrel sight shows vivid original fire blue. This is a high condition Hepburn rifle sure to please the Remington collector. (19790-63) {ANTIQUE} [Bob Borcherdt Collection] (4000/6000)
serial #4729, 40 2 1/2", 28" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very high condition Hepburn Sporting rifle which is equipped with targ...moreet sights. The rifle shows all matching serial numbers on the tang, bottom of barrel, end grain of forend, end grain of buttstock at action and on inside of buttplate. The barrel shows the "E. Remington & Sons" address and retains about 97% strong original blue finish with one area about 1/2" x 1/4" where some oxidation was cleaned and the finish is missing - this area is a few inches back from the front sight. The action shows 97% vivid original color case-hardened finish and with all screw heads remaining clean and seemingly unturned. The breechblock and hammer show nearly all of their original blue with loss being from some operational abrasions on left side of hammer. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and plain iron tipped forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with just a couple light handling marks. The checkering on the wrist remains very crisp with no bruises or damage to the points. The sporting buttplate shows 90% strong original color case-hardened finish. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front with spirit level, standard open sporting rear and a long-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight. The rear barrel sight shows vivid original fire blue. This is a high condition Hepburn rifle sure to please the Remington collector. (19790-63) {ANTIQUE} [Bob Borcherdt Collection] (4000/6000)

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Remington No. 7 Rolling Block Target Rifle

Remington No. 7 Rolling Block Target Rifle

Lot # 173 (Sale Order: 173 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #300127, 22 LR, 28" part round part octagon barrel with a very good bore. This is an interesting rifle. The gun features highly figured burl walnut stocks with checkered pistolgrip and forend with horn insert. The stocks are not serial numbered but the nickel plated Swiss buttplate is numbered 300126, one digit off from the frame. Additionally the gun bears initials H.H.H. neatly stamped under barrel, on forend within barrel channel, on the inside surface of the buttplate and in the end grain of the buttstock. (Possibly Henry H, Hamilton, he and William Smooth having conspired on a number of patents) The "Remington Arms Co." marked barrel retains about 80% evenly thinning original blue finish which is blending with a pleasing smooth brown patina. The action shows 90% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite bright and pleasing to the eye. The stocks are oil finished and rate about very good with 90% original finish remaining and with some scattered light handling marks. The stock shows an old well-done repair to broken wrist which seems quite sound. The forend is also highly figured and is evenly off of the frame by 1/16". The rifle is sighted with a globe target front, no rear seat and a folding tang mounted peepsight. A handsome No. 7 rifle with beautifully figured wood and nice strong color. (1C9670-129) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (3000/4000)
serial #300127, 22 LR, 28" part round part octagon barrel with a very good bore. This is an interesting rifle. The gun features highly figured burl walnut stocks with che...moreckered pistolgrip and forend with horn insert. The stocks are not serial numbered but the nickel plated Swiss buttplate is numbered 300126, one digit off from the frame. Additionally the gun bears initials H.H.H. neatly stamped under barrel, on forend within barrel channel, on the inside surface of the buttplate and in the end grain of the buttstock. (Possibly Henry H, Hamilton, he and William Smooth having conspired on a number of patents) The "Remington Arms Co." marked barrel retains about 80% evenly thinning original blue finish which is blending with a pleasing smooth brown patina. The action shows 90% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite bright and pleasing to the eye. The stocks are oil finished and rate about very good with 90% original finish remaining and with some scattered light handling marks. The stock shows an old well-done repair to broken wrist which seems quite sound. The forend is also highly figured and is evenly off of the frame by 1/16". The rifle is sighted with a globe target front, no rear seat and a folding tang mounted peepsight. A handsome No. 7 rifle with beautifully figured wood and nice strong color. (1C9670-129) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (3000/4000)

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Interesting Remington No. 1 1/2 Large Bore Rolling Block Musket

Interesting Remington No. 1 1/2 Large Bore Rolling Block Musket

Lot # 174 (Sale Order: 174 of 600)      

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45-70, 28" round barrel with a partially bright good bore showing scattered light pitting and oxidation with strong rifling throughout. This is an unusual rifle built on the smaller No. 1 1/2 frame but with a large caliber 45-70 barrel installed and military-style furniture. The barrel shank is a little bit proud of the frame at the breech as would be expected and the arm was no doubt factory-made in this configuration perhaps as a test-bed or special order. The barrel retains about 90% original blue showing scattered areas thinning and toning to a pleasant gray-brown patina along with some specks of light oxidation staining and an area of light tool marks on either side of the rear band. The bands show strong bright blue with overall silvering and edge wear, the rear is U-marked and the front band shows a small crown. The action retains perhaps 85% strong smoky case-hardened colors taking on a mild silvery gray tone still quite vibrant in many areas along with some mild brown freckling and some scattered light dings. The hammer, breechblock and pins retain about 90% original blue with mild silvering while the retainer plate and screw heads show strong bright fire blue. The left side of the action is stamped with Remington's five patent dates and the tangs with assembly number "1320". The smooth walnut stocks remain in very fine condition having darkened somewhat from the years showing a strong oil finish with a tiny drying crack behind the lower tang, and some scattered light dings. The rifle is equipped with military-style sights, sling swivels and cleaning rod and the action seems to function well mechanically. An interesting Rolling Block in very nice condition, for the Remington collector. (13B9670-170) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (1800/2200)
45-70, 28" round barrel with a partially bright good bore showing scattered light pitting and oxidation with strong rifling throughout. This is an unusual rifle built on ...morethe smaller No. 1 1/2 frame but with a large caliber 45-70 barrel installed and military-style furniture. The barrel shank is a little bit proud of the frame at the breech as would be expected and the arm was no doubt factory-made in this configuration perhaps as a test-bed or special order. The barrel retains about 90% original blue showing scattered areas thinning and toning to a pleasant gray-brown patina along with some specks of light oxidation staining and an area of light tool marks on either side of the rear band. The bands show strong bright blue with overall silvering and edge wear, the rear is U-marked and the front band shows a small crown. The action retains perhaps 85% strong smoky case-hardened colors taking on a mild silvery gray tone still quite vibrant in many areas along with some mild brown freckling and some scattered light dings. The hammer, breechblock and pins retain about 90% original blue with mild silvering while the retainer plate and screw heads show strong bright fire blue. The left side of the action is stamped with Remington's five patent dates and the tangs with assembly number "1320". The smooth walnut stocks remain in very fine condition having darkened somewhat from the years showing a strong oil finish with a tiny drying crack behind the lower tang, and some scattered light dings. The rifle is equipped with military-style sights, sling swivels and cleaning rod and the action seems to function well mechanically. An interesting Rolling Block in very nice condition, for the Remington collector. (13B9670-170) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (1800/2200)

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Infantry Side Drum of Milo Holcomb Cooley 27 Massachusetts Vol. Infantry Andersonville P.O.W. 

Infantry Side Drum of Milo Holcomb Cooley 27 Massachusetts Vol. Infantry Andersonville P.O.W. 

Lot # 175 (Sale Order: 175 of 600)      

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This D.C. Hall, Boston drum is in about very good condition and has a very nicely hand-painted image of the Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on its face, surrounded by ''M. H. Cooley'' and ''Co. F 27th Mass Vols.'', this hiding beneath a light wash of what appears to be red milk paint. The hoops show an old red paint with what appears to be a white accenting stripe, the top hoop's edges showing minor nicks and dings from use. The heads are in very good condition as well, the top remains intact and un-torn, the bottom with the beginning of a small drying tear and light edge separation on one side, with a penciled name that is not readily discernible (''Edward'' can be made out). The body is painted an overall red milk paint and remains very good with light ingrained soiling and crazing of the finish. The lovely depiction beneath took a bit of deciphering using photography but once deciphered is readily recognized. A professional conservation would no doubt restore the image beneath to its original vividness. When the body was painted over with the red milk paint there were a few drips through the view hole, a couple dripped runs now visible on the interior maker's label. The maker's label itself is vivid and readable with a penciled name along its edge ''Edmund Barlow Granville'', perhaps Mr. Barlow was the fellow who ordered the drum from Hall in Boston. The tensioning ropes are likely later antique replacements done many many years ago, the tugs no doubt done at the same time as they are a bit dry, but certainly not degraded and flaked as civil-war-era leather would be; the snare cords on the bottom have separated but are present. Milo Holcomb Cooley was born in Granville, Mass. in 1837, and as a 24 year-old mechanic enlisted on 9/16/1861 as a Private and on 9/20/1861 mustered into the 27th Mass. Infantry, Co. F; later re-enlisting on 11/25/1863. The 27th was first sent to Annapolis, MD, then in January, 1862, were shipped to North Carolina and assigned to Foster's (1st) Brigade. The regiment fought at Roanoke Island and New Bern in December and remained in North Carolina during the next two years. During its stay in North Carolina it was engaged in numerous minor battles and skirmishes. In 1863, it aided in the siege of Washington, North Carolina. In April, 1864, assigned to the Army of the James, it embarked for Virginia, thence to Williamsburg, Fortress Monroe and Bermuda Hundred, where it landed and marched to Cobb's hill. Soon afterward, the 27th was sent into action at the battles of Dunn's farm and Port Walthall Junction, engaged at Arrowfield as well. On May 16, the regiment was engaged at the Battle of Proctor's Creek (Drewry's Bluff). After a brave defense of their position, much of the regiment was surrounded while fighting in a dense fog, subsequently 252 of its men were taken prisoner; some 120 of these men would later die suffering the appalling conditions at Andersonville, Cooley one of the ''lucky'' ones to survive. Although he survived the ordeal, like thousands of other prisoners, he suffered terribly, the effects on his health staying with him the rest of his life. After the end of the war he applied for an Invalid Pension. Charles W. Roberts, a fellow member of the 27th who also spent time at Andersonville supported Cooley's application in a written statement: ''While in Andersonville about the 1st of September Cooley was taken with the scurvy and I have seen him cut his gums a number of times while in prison and his teeth were also loose…. His ankles were affected and for more than a while unable to walk. While being taken from [illegible] prison to Blackshear prison we were on a platform car and by the severe rain and cold he contracted rheumatism in his legs. While at Andersonville I was obliged to help him in walking on account of the weakness in his ankles from scurvy and rheumatism.... I testify from recollection as I was with him, in the same mess, and lay with him, touching elbows when we slept, and he leaned on me when he was unable to walk. Your humble servant, C.W. Roberts''. Milo Cooley died in 1892 and is buried in the Fairview Cemetery, New Britain, CT. Interestingly, and no doubt very fittingly, his descendants still make drums in Granville Massachusetts, the Noble & Cooley Drum Co being one of the country's oldest continuous manufacturers of drums, having started in January of 1854, making drums in the Noble farmhouse kitchen. An amazing American drum from this son of New England who fought hard, was captured and suffered dearly in the most infamous of the Confederate Prison Camps. (3E9718-28) [Deaccessioned New Britain Youth Museum] (5,000/10,000)

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