Arms and Armor: Live Auction

Arms and Armor: Live Auction

Wednesday, May 6, 2020  |  10:00 AM Eastern
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Arms and Armor: Live Auction

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Cowan’s is pleased to offer for its May 2020 Arms and Armor auction an enviable collection of fine antique arms and military accessories.

While the entire sale is indeed a showcase of rare and desirable items, several lots showcased in the May sale are of special interest to advanced collectors of fine arms. Specially featured is an incredibly rare #5 Holster Model “Texas” Paterson Revolver (Lot 48). These revolvers are rare to find in any condition and not only does this example retain some of its original finish, it also has the added bonus of showing matching serial numbers, even on the spare cylinder.

Also featured in this sale are several one-in-a-lifetime opportunities, including a prohibitively rare Third Model Cofer Revolver (Lot 110), a unique Southern Percussion Revolver By V.G.H. Libeau (Lot 375), a remarkable double cased pair of silver and gilt Colt 1860 Army Revolvers, (Lot 376) and a factory engraved Winchester Big .50 Deluxe 1876 Short Rifle made especially for Sultan (later King) Fouad I of Egypt (Lot 295). This unique assembly of...
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US Springfield Model 1795 Type III Musket

Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 26 of 282)      

.72 caliber, 42" barrel secured by three flat-spring retained barrel bands, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock. Reconverted flintlock marked with script US over a {spread-winged eagle} over SPRINGFIELD under the pan and dated 1811 horizontally at the tail. Buttplate tang dated 1812. Breech with P/ {eagle-head}/V proof marks, counterpane with script US inspection mark. Missing both sling swivels, retains a period button head ramrod with end modified as a screwdriver and no threads. Two large initials are present on the reverse butt, the first was a "C" or "G" that has been partially obscured and the second is a "W."

Condition: Good. Metal with a moderately oxidized brown patina, bright under the bands. Metal mostly smooth with some scattered surface roughness and moderate pitting at the breech. Metal markings remain legible as does cartouche. Lock expertly reconverted to flint from an apparent drum bolster percussion alteration. Stock cleaned and lightly sanded, but retaining good edges and showings scattered bumps, dings and bruises.

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British Board of Ordnance Canadian Indian Chief's Presentation Rifle by Henry Tatham Inscribed

Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 27 of 282)      

British Board of Ordnance Canadian Indian Chief's Presentation Rifle by Henry Tatham Inscribed to J Brant

24 Bore (.58 caliber), 30.625" wedge-retained octagonal barrel, S/N 32. Browned and blued finish, figured walnut stock with checkered wrist and raised cheek rest. Flat beveled flint lock with rounded, fenced and bridled water proof pan, roller frizzen and flat beveled swan neck cock. Lock with sliding safety at rear, platinum lined touchhole. Lock with lightly engraved decorations and further engraved Tatham in script under the pan. Lock and barrel remain in original flint configuration. Barrel with {crown}{broad arrow} and {opposed broad arrows} markings and a silver plaque set into the top of the breech engraved J Brant in script, with platinum bands on either side. Stock with same {crown}{broad arrow} and {opposed broad arrows} markings forward of patchbox, as well as what appears to be the number 32. Large blued Baker rifle-style patchbox in obverse stock engraved with panoplies of arms and geometric borders. Triggerguard with extended scroll to the rear, bow engraved with panoplies of arms, with additional fine engraving at the scroll and rear of plate. An engraved pineapple finial is present at the front terminus. Buttplate engraved with panoplies of arms and foliage themes as well. Barrel wedges surrounded by German silver escutcheons, with an additional lozenge shaped escutcheon at the wrist. Three-leaf rear sight with 200- and 300-yard folding leaves, blade front sight, horn forend tip, two blued steel thimbles and an entry pipe secure a horn tipped wooden ramrod with a ball puller at the end.

Henry Tatham (1770-1835) was a London gunmaker initially working at Firth Street and moving to 37 Charing Cross ca1800, where the firm remained until 1833, where he also worked in partnership with Joseph Egg ca1801-1814. He was listed as Sword Cutler & Beltmaker-in-Ordinary to King George III in 1798 and Gunmaker to the Prince of Wales in 1799. (Blackmore) He is probably most famous for producing presentation rifles for the British Board of Ordnance in 1816 for distribution to Canadian Indian Chiefs. Most of the remaining examples of these scarce and important presentation rifles are in the Royal Armories Museum as they were never distributed. Tatham also made lesser grade Indian presentation rifles for the Board of Ordnance as well.

This example has a silver plaque engraved "J Brant”. That would suggest the famous Mohawk chief Joseph Brant (1743-1807), who died in 1807. His son John Brant (1794-1832) fought on behalf of the English at the battle of Queenston Heights and other battles during the War of 1812, serving as a Lieutenant in the British Indian Department. We have determined that the plaque in the breech is a more recent addition likely added to enhance its historical importance and though well executed is incorrect. The rifle is a genuine Tatham Board of Ordnance Indian Rifle intended for Canadian Indian allies, the attribution and presentation are later additions.

Condition: Good to very good. Barrel cleaned to bright with some traces of brown underneath where it has been protected by the stock. Scattered minor surface oxidation and discoloration is present on the barrel. Markings on metal remain extremely clear and sharp. Lock in fine mechanical condition with some traces of niter blue on the hammer. Patchbox with some on of the bright blue remaining and crisp engraving. Bore fine, with deep 11-groove rifling with sharp edges, showing some scattered oxidation and light pitting. Missing the lower barrel wedge. Stock with old added varnish and a poorly executed repair to cracks running from the lower wedge escutcheon on the obverse to the barrel channel, with a piece of chipped wood reset along the barrel line at the top edge of the stock. A competent wood repairman could significantly improve the appearance of this damage. Otherwise the stock shows only scattered bumps, dings and mars.

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US Springfield Model 1807 Indian Carbine

Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 28 of 282)      

.54 caliber, 33.375" pinned barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, brass furniture, smooth walnut stock. Re-converted flint lock marked US / {spread-winged eagle} / SPRINGFIELD in an upward arc and dated 1808 at the tail. Brass buttplate tang date 1809. Barrel with P / {eagle head} / V proof marks and breech marked US. Counterpane with script US mark. Includes a replacement wooden ramrod. Only 1,202 of these rare "carbines" were produced circa 1807-1809. A hard piece to find in any condition for the Springfield collector.

Condition: Good. Barrel slightly short of full-length, with a mottled and oxidized brown and gray patina with some surface roughness, light pitting and moderate discoloration. Mechanically functional lock, most markings legible with the Eagle on the lock very weak. Bore evenly oxidized with some pitting. Stock with wear, a clear "US" on the counterpane and with splintering and loss along the forend with an 11" piece missing on the reverse, repaired cracks, added finish and possible some filler along the obverse, as well as a repaired crack at the entry pipe. A couple of the barrel pins relocated and replaced, old pin holes present and oversized.

EST $ 3000 - 6000...more

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J Henry Single-Shot Flintlock Martial Pistol

Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 29 of 282)      

.55 caliber, 10" barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock, brass furniture. Lock with weak HENRY/PHILA at tail of lock. Pinned barrel with weak {eagle head} in a depressed oval. An apparent restock of a martial "J Henry" pistol from the first decade of the 19th century, likely restocked sometime in the mid-19th century with a bulbous grip and saw handle profile stock. A notched rear sight was added to the breech plug tang at that time. Stock with brass triggerguard and nose cap, two brass ramrod pipes and brass side lock screw escutcheons. Lock reconverted to flint. Includes a wooden, horn tipped ramrod. Former Locke collection and pictured on page 229 of The William Locke Collection.

Condition: Good. Metal cleaned to bright, leaving markings weak. Barrel with scattered surface oxidation and some minor roughness, lock with moderate pitting. Reconverted lock mechanically functional, bore moderately oxidized with some pitting. Stock refinished with a repair at the tang, a couple of small repaired cracks at the tail of the lock mortise and on the obverse at the front stock pin.

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British Pattern 1796 New Land Pattern Pistol

Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 30 of 282)      

.65 caliber, 9" wedge-retained barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Single-shot flintlock British cavalry pistol with captive swivel ramrod. Lock with George III cipher and {broad arrow} inspection, British military proofs on barrel, storekeeper's mark dated 1800 at wrist. Lock in original flint with fenced and bridled rounded iron pan and flat lock believed reinforced.

Condition: Very good. Retains some brown with clear markings throughout. Mechanically functional, good bore with moderate oxidation and some pitting. Stock crisp with a repaired crack at the ramrod entry with some added finish.

EST $ 2500 - 4000...more

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Early US Springfield Model 1795 Type I Musket Dated 1802

Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 31 of 282)      

.72 caliber, 44.5625" barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock with three flat bands all retained by springs to their rear. Flat flint lock with pronounced teat at rear marked US / {spread-winged eagle} under the pan and marked SPRINGFIELD in vertical arc without date on the tail. Buttplate tang dated 1802. Weak P / {eagle head} / V inspection marks on barrel, none legible on counterpane. Long, Charleville pattern triggerguard plate measuring about 12.25". Reconverted to flint. Lock mounting screws mismatched. Sling swivels in place. Stock branded H1H / COMP / A upside down on obverse stock. Reverse of butt carved H P. Includes an iron button-head ramrod with the threads at the end.

Condition: Good. Metal mottled, oxidized, stained and pitted with markings somewhat weak. Mechanically functional lock, heavily oxidized and lightly rusted bore. Stock worn, sanded and with cracks and repairs, with cracks at counterpane, repairs around the rear of the lock mortise, as well as chips missing around the lock. Forend with splintering chips missing along the upper reverse edge.

EST $ 3000 - 6000...more

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US Model 1841 Rifle by Robbins, Lawrence & Kendall

Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 32 of 282)      

.54 caliber, 33" barrel, no S/N. Browned and color case hardened finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Standard Robbins, Kendall & Lawrence lock markings, dated 1847 at tail. No visible date on tang or proofs and inspection marks on breech due to pitting. Two weak cartouches on counterpane, one not legible, the other a script WAT. Retains original front and rear sights, both sling swivel and the brass tipped steel ramrod. A solid example of a Mexican War dated M1841 rifle from one of the less common makers, as Robbins, Kendall & Lawrence only produced 10,000 of these rifles ca 1845-1848.

Condition: Good. An untouched attic gun with traces of original bright brown lacquer under the barrel bands but with the exposed metal showing heavy brown surface oxidation and moderate to deep pitting at the breech and barrel area from percussion erosion. Markings clear on lock, not visible on barrel. Brass with an untouched dark golden patina. Mechanically functional, fair bore with visible 7-groove rifling that is heavily oxidized and moderately pitted. Stock with wear, a ding above the wrist from the hammer of another rifle and some rounding of the edges due to wear. Also showing scattered bumps, dings and mars.

EST $ 1500 - 2500...more

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Hall's Patent Breechloading Military Rifle with Bayonet

Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 33 of 282)      

.52 caliber, 32.625" barrel, no S/N. Browned and case hardened finish, smooth walnut stock. Single-shot, breechloading flintlock rifle with barrel secured by three pin-retained flat barrel bands. Top of breech block marked in four lines: J.H. HALL / H. FERRY / US / 1837. Retains original offset notch rear sight, front sight/bayonet lug with offset blade, sling swivels and iron ramrod (cleaning rod). Includes a US M1819 socket bayonet. A fine example of the US military arms to be produced at a national armory on the principle of interchangeable parts.

Condition: Fine. Retains much of the thinning browned finish with some loss due to fading and wear. Clear and crisp markings, mechanically functional, fine bore. Stock fine and crisp with a feathery texture. Bayonet fine as well.

EST $ 3000 - 5000...more

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Remington Jenks Naval Carbine

Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 34 of 282)      

.54 caliber, 24.25" round barrel, no S/N. Browned and color case hardened finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Breech marked: Wm Jenks and in four lines: USN / RC / P / 1846. Mule-ear lock marked in three lines: REMINGTON'S/ HERKIMER / N.Y. Single weak cartouche on counterpane, a script RP of sub-inspector Richard Paine. Carbine is in the standard "modified" configuration with the oval rather than round loading aperture and a rifled bore. Sling ring remains in tang of triggerguard. One of 1,000 Jenks Mule Ear Navy Carbines manufactured by Remington ca 1847-48 which incorporated the Maynard automatic priming system into the lock. A scarce Mexican War era naval carbine.

Condition: Good. Barrel with a heavily oxidized patina with moderate surface roughness and pinpricking over most of its surfaces. Brass with a golden patina. Markings mostly legible, soft cartouche. Mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling and scattered pitting. Stock with wear, scattered bumps and dings and various handling marks.

EST $ 1000 - 1500...more

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Percussion Altered US Model 1803 (M1814) Harpers Ferry Rifle

Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 35 of 282)      

.56 caliber, 36" octagonal-to-round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, brass furniture, walnut half-stock with cheek rest. Harpers Ferry 1819 dated lock altered to percussion from flint by the "French" or drum method with an added civilian style hammer. Retains original rear sight and front sight, brass furniture including patchbox, barrel bored smooth, outline of cartouche on counterpane, old wood ramrod.

Condition: Good. Metal with a combination of old brown finish and oxidized patina, lock, breech and bolster with pitting. Lock markings legible, mechanically functional, weak mainspring. Smooth bore heavily oxidized and moderately pitted. Stock lightly sanded with scattered bumps and dings.

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US Springfield Standard Model of 1815 Type II Musket with Socket Bayonet

Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 36 of 282)      

.69 caliber, 41.5" barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock with recessed cheek rest and three flat bands all retained by Wickham's studs. Flat beveled flint lock marked US / {spread-winged eagle} / SPRINGFIELD in an upward arc under the pan and dated 1815 on the tail. Buttplate tang dated 1816 date and standard P / {eagle head} / V proof marks at breech. No visible inspection marks on counterpane, block FA and O to rear of triggerguard in toe of stock. Lock expertly reconverted to flint, as is barrel. Socket bayonet lug located 1.5625" from muzzle on top of barrel. Sling swivels are replaced. Includes a button head ramrod that is missing the threads at the end and what appears to be a Standard Model of 1815 replacement socket bayonet that fits on the musket, but does not fit perfectly. 

Condition: Good. Metal cleaned to bright, toning down with scattered surface oxidation and discoloration. Marks in metal legible, mechanically functional, heavily oxidized bore. Stock very good, cleaned and possibly lightly sanded with scattered bumps and dings. Bayonet about good.

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US Model 1840 Springfield Flintlock Musket

Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 37 of 282)      

.69 caliber, 42" barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, smooth walnut stock with three flat, spring retained barrel bands. Lock with {spread-winged eagle} / US under pan and marked SPRING/FIELD/1842 at tail of lock. Lock is a very high quality re-conversion to flint using an original fenced brass pan with inspection and mating marks which do not match the balance of the lock. Breech plug tang dated 1842 as well. Breech with usual V/P/{eagle head} proof marks. Barrel appears reconverted as well, with a touchhole that is slightly low and forward of center. No cartouches present. Retains both sling swivels. Ramrod is an old replacement trumpet head pattern that is only 39.5" in length with good threads.

Condition: Good. Barrel with dull gray patina and some oxizded discoloration as well as additional discoloration that appears to be the result of old, dried oil. Markings in metal remain legible, no markings in wood. Reconverted flint lock mechanism functional, bore moderately oxidized with some pitting. Stock with wear, lightly sanded, rounded edges and scattered surface marks and mars.

EST $ 1500 - 3000...more

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US Springfield Model 1822 (1816 Type II) Flintlock Musket

Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 38 of 282)      

.69 caliber, 42" barrel, S/N D/d/39. Browned and color case hardened finish, brass pan, walnut stock. Lock marked with a {spread-winged eagle}/US under the pan and in three-lines vertically behind the hammer SPRING/FIELD/1832. Breech plug tang dated 1832 as well, breech serial numbered D/d 39 with a depressed P and {eagle head}/V set of proof marks on the upper left breechCounterpane with clear script ET (Elisha Toby) and TW (Thomas Warner) cartouches with a fine and clear script JS (John Stebbins) cartouche behind the triggergaurd, along with a block tiny SLL stock inspection mark. Bottom of brass pan inspected with an N as is the steel (frizzen) spring and the neck of the hammer. All lock parts with a matching X assembly mark either internally or externally, including the screw heads. Most of the internal lock parts retain at least some of their fire blued finish with some retaining large amounts and even the steel spring retaining some flaked traces of fire blue. Lock remains in original flint and is unaltered, as is the barrel, which remains in original flint as well with internal camera inspection revealing no welding or bushing. The touchhole is properly tapered and well centered in the pan, showing some minor oxidation and internal erosion. The musket retains both sling swivels as well as an original, full-length button head ramrod. A really lovely example of a National Armory Brown US Model 1822 (1816 Type II) in original flint and very crisp condition with lots of original finish. 

Condition: Very fine. Retains much of the arsenal browned finish, with some thinning and loss, most notably on the barrel bands. Lock with a dark mottled deep brown patina, pan deeply oxidized with some verdigris. Mechanically functional, very good bore with some scattered oxidation. Stock fine, crisp with fine cartouches, showing some scattered bumps and dings a couple of minor surface finish chips in the wood and a grain crack at the upper rear of the lock that is starting to lift slightly and should be attended to. Overall a really wonderful original flint M1822 musket with lots of original finish.

EST $ 3500 - 6000...more

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US Springfield Standard Musket of 1815 Type III

Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 39 of 282)      

.69 caliber, 42" barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock with recessed cheek rest and three flat, spring-retained barrel bands. Lock marked with a script US over a {spread-winged eagle} over the word SPRINGFIELD in an upward arc. The lock is dated 1816 at the tail. Breech marked US on top with with P/{eagle head}/V proof marks at the upper left quadrant. The buttplate tang is also dated 1816. A legible script ET (Elisha Toby) cartouche is present at the tail of the counterpane with a script S (John Stebbins) in an oval behind the triggerguard as the final inspection mark. Examination of the lock shows matching 0 mating marks on all of the internal components. Pan marked GR on the inside and lock plate with an HC cartouche in a rectangle with a zig-zag border inside the lock plate. Integral iron fenced and bridled pan, rounded reinforced cock. Mainspring with ||| file slash mating mark, with the same assembly marks under the barrel and on the breech plug tang. Front lock screw with matching 3-slash mating mark, other lock screw and tang screw unmarked. Lock appears to remain in original flintlock configuration. Barrel appears to be in original flint as well, with internal camera inspection revealing no welding of the barrel or bushing of the touchhole. Touchhole is slightly large, but not unreasonably large for this period of production. It appears to be slightly tapered and is located slightly forward of center in the pan. Retains both sling swivels and a correct pattern, full-length button head ramrod with threads at the end. A socket bayonet stud is located on top of the barrel 1.5" from the muzzle. The Standard Musket of 1815 was the final musket variant produced before the adoption of the US M1816 pattern family of long arms, bringing to an end the French "Charleville" influenced series of muskets that had been the mainstay of the US military from the adoption of the Model 1795 musket. A scarce and important musket in the evolution of US martial flintlock arms.

Condition: Fine. Metal lightly cleaned to bright, with some scattered minor surface oxidation and age discoloration. All markings remains clear and sharp. Mechanically functional, good bore with scattered oxidation and some light pitting. Stock crisp with a feathery texture, showing some handling marks, dings and mars and a 1.75" chip out of the stock at the left side of the tang.

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Springfield US Model 1840 Flintlock Musket

Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 40 of 282)      

.69 caliber, 42" barrel secured by three flat, spring-retained barrel bands, no S/N. Bright finish, brass pan, walnut stock. Lock marked with usual {spread-winged eagle}/US under pan and SPRING/FIELD/1841 vertically at tail of lock. Tang re-stamped 1841 to match lock in individual dies in the wrong direction. Barrel with weak V/P/{eagle head} proofs at breech. Stock with smeared shadow of a cartouche on the counterpane. Reconverted to flint. Retains both sling swivels and includes a reproduction ramrod that is short of full length.

Condition: Good. Metal with a moderately oxidized patina and some areas of light to moderate pitting. Barrel and lock reconverted to flint, apparently from a drum conversion. Mechanically functional, fair bore that is moderately oxidized with scattered pitting. Stock sanded with scattered bumps and dings.

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US Springfield Model 1828 (M1816 Type III) Conversion Musket

Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 41 of 282)      

.69 caliber, 42" barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, color case hardened lock, walnut stock with barrel secured by three flat, spring retained barrel bands with the upper one double-strapped. Standard Springfield lock markings, dated 1839 at tail with breech tang dated 1840. Breech with standard V / P / {eagle head} proof marks. Counterpane with crisp script ET (Elisha Tobey) and TW (Thomas Warner) cartouches, with an equally fine script AH (Asahel Hubbard) behind the triggerguard with a block JBS. Retains both sling swivels, as well as an original button head ramrod.

Condition: Fine. Metal lightly cleaned to bright, with clear markings. Lock with some muted case color, richer on hammer. Mechanically functional, fine bore, stock crisp with fine cartouches and showing scattered bumps and dings from handling and use.

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US Model 1819 2nd Production Hall Rifle

Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 42 of 282)      

.52 caliber, 32.625" barrel, no S/N. Browned and case hardened finish, smooth walnut stock. Single-shot, breech loading flintlock rifle with barrel secured by three pin-retained flat barrel bands. Top of breech block marked in four lines: J.H. HALL / H. FERRY / US / 1838. Retains original offset notch rear sight, front sight/bayonet lug with offset blade, sling swivels and iron ramrod (cleaning rod). A really fine example of the US military arms to be produced at a national armory on the principle of interchangeable parts.

Condition: Fine. Retains much of the lacquer browned finish with some scuffing, thinning, wear and loss. Crisp markings on breech, mechanically functional, fine bore is mostly bright with some lightly scattered oxidation. Stock crisp with a feathery texture and showing some scattered bumps, dings and mars.

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Model 1840 Springfield Flintlock Musket

Lot # 43 (Sale Order: 43 of 282)      

.69 caliber, 42" barrel secured by three flat spring-retained barrel bands, no S/N. Bright finish, brass pan, walnut stock. Lock marked with a {spread-winged eagle} over US under the pan and in three vertical lines behind the hammer: SPRING/FIELD/1843. Barrel tang dated 1843 as well. Breech with V/P/{eagle head} proofs. A clear, correct script AH (Asahel Hubbard) cartouche is present on the counterpane. Matching assembly marks of both a "2" and a "4" are present inside the lock, with the pan bolsters marked "2" at the front and "4" at the rear. Bridle marked both "2" and "4" and inspected "G" with sear marked "2" and tumbler marked "2" and inspected with a "G" as well. Lock plate inspected with a "W" and a "G", bottom of pan interior marked "R" as is the internal face of the steel (frizzen) screw. Bottom of pan inspected "H" on the exterior. Inner face of hammer neck inspected "R." Lock appears to be in original flintlock configuration in every respect. Barrel appears to be in original flint as well, with internal camera inspection not revealing any welding or touchhole bushing. Breech flats do show some light vise marks and the breechplug tang shows some minor damage as well from improper removal. Both barrel and breech plug show the matching assembly number "14." Musket retains both sling swivels and an original, full-length trumpet head ramrod with good threads at the end. The initial J.B are deeply carved in the reverse buttstock at the buttplate. Slightly more than 30,000 of these flintlock muskets, the last of such guns to be produced officially at Springfield, were manufactured between 1840 and 1844. Nearly all were subsequently altered to percussion, making original flint examples extremely scarce. This appears to be a correct, original flint example of these scarce and desirable US military flintlock muskets.

Condition: Fine. Metal lightly cleaned to bright with some light surface scratches and minor marks on the barrel. Markings remain clear and crisp throughout. Lock in original flint, barrel appears to be as well with a nicely oxidized, correctly tapered touchhole that is well centered in the pan. Mechanically functional, bore with scattered oxidation and some light pitting. Stock fine with crisp edges, a fine cartouche and some scattered bumps, dings and mars.

EST $ 4000 - 8500...more

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US Model 1830 Springfield Cadet Musket

Lot # 44 (Sale Order: 44 of 282)      

.56 caliber, 36" barrel secured by three flat spring-retained barrel bands, S/N 134. Bright finish, walnut stock. Reconverted flintlock marked with a {spread-winged eagle} / US under the pan and SPRING / FIELD / 1830 at tail. Breech with raised P in a sunken sunburst, {eagle head}, V proof marks. No date present on tang, no cartouche on stock. Socket bayonet stud located on top of barrel, 1.25" from the muzzle. Retains both sling swivels and full-length trumpet head ramrod with good threads on the end. The US Model 1830 Cadet Musket was the first "official" cadet musket produced for use at West Point with only 307 produced between 1830 and 1831. Of these, 154 were produced with 36" barrels and 153 were produced with 40.25" barrels. A very scarce US martial long arm, rarely found for sale in any condition.

Condition: Good to very good. Metal with a dulling pewter patina showing scattered flecks of surface oxidation and age discoloration. Some light pitting is present around the breech area. Markings remain clear in the metal, wood without any markings. Reconverted flint lock functional with a moderately oxidized and pitted smooth bore. Stock relatively crisp with good edges and scattered minor bumps, dings and mars.

EST $ 3500 - 7000...more

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Pair Philadelphia Percussion Deringer By Henry Deringer

Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 45 of 282)      

.36 caliber, 2.75" barrels, both have a "P" on the left side of the flat at the breech. Notched rear sight on the breech with blade front sight, German silver furniture. Walnut stocks with checkering. Two German silver lines inlaid on the breech. Engraved locks with brown barrels.

Condition: Barrels have a faded brown finish with some mars. Locks and hammers still retain some of the case hardened finish. Stocks are in good condition with overvarnish. Overall nice pair.

EST $ 2000 - 4000...more

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Model 1836 R.Johnston Flintlock Pistol

Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 46 of 282)      

.54 caliber, 8.5" barrel. Of standard configuration throughout; lock dated 1839.

Condition: Barrel is polished bright over minor pitting. Lockplate is fine, possibly retaining faded case colors. Hammer and frizzen varnished over old minor pitting. Triggerguard and backstrap polished bright. Stock with some wear to visible cartouches. No cracks or losses. Action is good. Small parts are original. Bore is good. An acceptable example of the last U.S. flintlock martial pistol. Cock screw is replaced. 

EST $ 1000 - 1200...more

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An Extremely Rare Colt Civilian Walker Revolver

Lot # 47 (Sale Order: 47 of 282)      

.44 caliber, 9" barrel, S/N 1102. An extremely rare Colt Walker that can only be thought of as a civilian overrun. Civilian Walkers are thought to be from serial number 1,000-1,100 with 100 manufactured. Serial number 1104 with a belt hook, formerly in the Connecticut State Library and sold as part of the Warren Anderson collection at Butterfield and Butterfield is a true transitional Walker with a shorter barrel and Dragoon-type loading lever. Serial number 1102 is a regular Walker with 9" barrel. 1102  was originally discovered by Damon Mills as a frame, barrel and cylinder all bearing the number 1102. Later the original triggerguard bearing 1102 was purchased by Mills from noted Colt expert John R. Gangel.  Mills suggest in his 1989 advertisement that the gun was made from rejected contract parts. Noted Texas collector Tom Seymour had authenticated this gun in 1993. Colt Walker expert John R. Gangel re-authenticated the gun with alterations and replacements at the 2020 Las Vegas Antique Arms Show. 

Condition: Gun has been cleaned, none of the usual markings other than serial numbers remain. Grips, hammer and plunger are replaced as well as other minor replacements. Bore is poor, but rifling is clearly visible. Action is crisp and functions properly. Cylinder has strong traces of original cylinder scene with a Dragoon firing a Colt revolver at fleeing Indians. There are many Walkers that are better, but many more that are in much worse condition. With replacements as noted, serial number 1102 remains a good example of Colt's most desirable model. Accompanied by original letters attesting to the authenticity of this Walker. 

EST $ 30000 - 50000...more

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A Fine #5 Holster Model 'Texas' Colt Paterson with Extra Cylinder Serial Number 23

Lot # 48 (Sale Order: 48 of 282)      

7.5" barrel, .36 caliber. S/N 23 is a fine early all-original example of the most desirable Paterson Colts. Barrel has a particularly well rolled address, Pat Arms M'g Co. Paterson N.J. Colts Pt. Original German silver fore-sight. Both cylinders #23 with hold-up scene of stagecoach and Colt legend clearly visible. Blued frame with case hardened hammer, folding trigger, highly figured varnished walnut grips also properly numbered 23

Condition: Octagonal barrel retains considerable original blued finish especially towards the muzzle and no pitting, just staining. Wedge is un-numbered, but appears to be an original Paterson wedge. Barrel lug numbered 23. Bore is excellent for a Paterson with crisp multi-groove rifling. Frame retains some original blue, mostly on left side where it is quite strong. Back strap mostly smooth gray metal with traces of blue where strap meets frame. Recoil shield with traces of blue. Hammer with traces of case hardening. Cylinders are mostly grey metal with good scene. All nipples appear to be genuine and original. Action is crisp and functions properly. Figured grips retain considerable original varnish with flaking and very minor marks. A full dimensioned and very attractive Texas Paterson with early serial number. 

EST $ 125000 - 175000...more

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19th Century American Militia Officer's Sword

Lot # 49 (Sale Order: 49 of 282)      

31.5" spearpoint blade, 1" wide at ricasso with 11" median fuller.  Cast brass crossguard with carved bone grip.  Cast brass eagle pommel.  Blade etched throughout with floral sprays in addition to martial and patriotic themes including American eagle with banner.  Ricasso marked with script Ames manufacture marking.  Brass scabbard with adornment en suite.

Condition: Good.  Blade is mostly bright with some scattered oxidation.  Etching is in good condition with sharp details showing some wear.  Some wear and darkening to brass with some loss of wash.  

EST $ 1000 - 1500...more

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Engraved Tansel Powder Horn Dated 1843

Lot # 50 (Sale Order: 50 of 282)      

A lovely engraved Tansel powder horn measuring 14.5" through the curve to the knob on the base.  The horn is marked in 2 lines "His Name You Shall Hear It And Never Forget" over "The Friend of America Brave Lafayette" and then dated "1843."  Under the banner is a gentleman on horseback with 2 dogs chasing 2 deer next to a tree.  Under that is a man with a bow and arrow.  Underneath the man is marked "Black Hawk."  Next to this marking is the typical Tansel patriotic eagle holding the banner in his beak marked "E. Pluribus Unum."  The left eagle claw gripping 4 arrows while the right eagle claw is gripping the olive branch.  Next to the eagle is a decorative scroll engraving with 2 shaking hands above it.  Engrailed edge with border engraving at the base.  Brass pegs connecting the base to the horn proper.  Smooth throat to raised ring and spout.    

Condition: Very good to excellent overall condition on this Tansel engraved powder horn with typical scenes.  Retains some of the polychrome on the eagle blending to a yellow patina throughout the horn proper.  The wood base, throat and spout wit a light brown patina.  The engraving is sharp and crisp.

EST $ 4000 - 6000...more

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