LaMaster Arms March 2024 Auction
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LaMaster Arms March 2024 Auction
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Description
LaMaster Arms is pleased to present an Auction comprised of Kentucky Longrifles, Powder Horns, Powder Cans, Accoutrements, Tomahawks, Knives, Bowie Knives, and more.
Lot Location:
All lots are located at event location
Closed Lots
E.M. Dickinson Sheffield Bowie Knife with Pearl Grips (00G.KNF.036)
Marked "E.M. Dickinson" Sheffield Bowie Knife with pearl grips and a leather sheath. Excellent surface overall. Total length is 11 1/4" with a blade length of 7 1/8". Wei...more
Pouch with Original Strap and Horn (00G.BAG.012)
Possibly ground hog, leather pouch that retains its original strap and horn. Width is 6 1/2" and height is 8 1/2". Weight is .98 lbs.
18th Century Poll Tomahawk with 6" Blade(ooG.AXE.007)
18th Century Indian Hammer. Pole trade Tomahawk. Very RARE find. Surface shows pitting from possible dug relic condition. 6" blade. Found in Georgia with its original haf...more
C. 1800 Percussion PA Longrifle Smoothbore by M.Sheetz
Year: 1800
Smooth rifle that has "M.Sheetz" signed on the lockplate. Attributed to Michael Sheetz of the famed Sheetz family of gunsmiths of Virginia (now WV). Good chance that Mich...more
Spear Point Bowie Knife by Wostenholm-Sheffield (00G.KNF.035)
Large spear point I.XL Bowie Knife by Wostenholm-Sheffield with stag slab grip, nickel silver guard, and leather scabbard. Total length is 13 1/2" with a blade length of ...more
Small American Indian Trade Mirror (00G.TOL.001)
Small mirrior used in the Indian trade. In good condition overall.
Belt Axe with 4 1/4" Blade (00G. AXE.030)
Belt axe with a 4 1/4" head. Axe retains its original haft that is 16" long. Weight is 1.44 lbs
C. 1850 Percussion OH Longrifle by J. Vincent
Year: 1850
Rifle built by John Vincent of the famous riflemaking Vincent family of Ohio. Overall length of 52 1/2" with a weight of 9.28 lbs. Original surafce and Percussion lock on...more
"H.Metfcalf" Rifleman's Knife with Hickory Handle (00G.KNF.028)
Rifleman's knife marked "H.Metcalf" on blade. Hickory handled. Total length is 11 3/4" with a blade length of 7 1/2". Weight is .28 lbs.
Pipe Tomahawk with 5 1/2" Blade (00G.AXE.009)
Indian trade Pipe Tomahawk is a 5 1/2" blade. Curly Maple handle has been expertly replaced. Provenance: Rudy Gleichman Collection. Weight is .70 lbs.
C. 1840 Mule Ear PA Longrifle by Levi Kaup
Year: 1840
Rare "Mule Ear" ignition system. .48 Rifled Barrel with an overall length of 58 1/2" and weighing in at 8.88 lbs. Built by Pennsylvania Longrifle builder, Levi Kaup of th...more
W.R. Rifle Powder Can (00G.PCN.005)
Oblong shaped, black painted can. Marked W.R. Rifle Powder. Great condition.
C. 1840 Percussion PA Longrifle by J.H. Alison
Year: 1840
Rifle appears to be made by an apprentice of Schreckengost gunsmith, due to similarity in style. Full stock rifle, which has very nice condition. Checkered wrist with a b...more
Pearl Scales and Silver Bladed Folding Knife (00G.KNF.055)
Mother of Pearl folding pocket knife. Fair condition, slight crack in one scale and blade has surface scratches. Five stamped hallmarks are present. Total length of 5 3/4...more
Rare "Dog Knife" Made of Cow Horn (00G.KNF.056)
Extremely rare and unusual example of such work. Knife made with cow horn scales in shape of dog. The dog's tail serves as a screw driver. Blade is stamped but not extrem...more
Horn Drinking Cup (00G.HRN.004)
Cup made of cow horn. Bottom appears to be pewter. Diameter of cup is 2 1/2".
Original Rifling Cutting Gunsmithing Tools (00G.TOL.004)
Original rifling cutting tools. Used by gunsmiths to cut rifling into the barrel.
C. 1815 Flintlock Lehigh School PA Longrifle by Henry Hunsiker
Year: 1815
Pennsylvania Longrifle from the famous Lehigh/Allentown School marked "H.H" on the barrel, for Henry Hunsiker. Hunsiker rifles are fairly rare in comparison to other make...more
Sheffield Dagger with Mother of Pearl Handle (00G.KNF.042)
Sheffield Dagger with beautiful Mother of Pearl handle with original sheath. Total length is 7 1/4" with a blade length of 4". Weight is .04 lbs.
French Trade Axe with 9" Head (00G.AXE.012)
Wonderful French Indian trade axe with a 9" head. 4 1/2" blade. Marked with "D.S". Weight is 1.78 lbs.
C. 1850 Percussion Iron Mounted Tennessee Southern Mountain Rifle by JC
Year: 1850
An example of the well-known, "Iron-mounted Southern Mountain rifle" of Tennessee. Patchbox is the "cigar box" style. Beautifully stocked of walnut, with small piece of w...more
Attributed Bedford County, PA Double Pocket Bag with Original Horn (00G.BAG.014)
Bag has been attributed to Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The bag is covered with hair on the outside and has a double pocket within. Original horn, antler measure, cap/mu...more
C. 1750-80 Indian Trade Tomahawk with 5 1/4" Blade (00G.AXE.021)
Wonderful Indian trade tomahawk head with an octagon hammer pole. Found in Georgia. Surface is pitted, but a very RARE form. 5 1/4" head. 1 5/8" wide crack in the head. ...more
Alexander Sheffield Stamped "NY" Circa 1860 (00G.KNF.048)
Found in Salido Colorado. Excellent condition. Alexander Sheffield. Federal shield with "N. Y." Circa 1860. Red colored sheath. Total length of 8 1/2" with a blade length...more
18th Century Four Panel Bone Folding Knife (00G.KNF.052)
RARE piece, in very fine condiiton. Four bone paneled folding knife from the 18th Century. Very solid with a good spring. Total length is 8" with a blade length of 3 1/2"...more