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
C. 1810 Flintlock Smooth Rifle Signed "A. Ernst" for Adam Ernst of York, Pennsylvania
Year: 1810
Superb example of the work of Adam Ernst, who was a master gunsmith located in York, PA during the "Golden Age" of the Kentucky Longrifle. Signature is on barrel. Artistr...more
Hand Forged Knife with Moose Antler Handle (00G.KNF.021)
Knife was hand forged from a file. Moose Antler handle. Fine petina and surface. Total length is 9 3/4" with a blade length of 5 1/4". Weight is .30 lbs.
IXL Leg Pen Knife by Wostenholm-Sheffield 1860 (00G.KNF.045)
I.XL Ladies Leg Pen Knife by Wostenholm-Sheffield, 1860. Total length is 4 1/2" with a blade length of 1 1/2". Weight is .02 lbs.
Butcher Knife with Deer Antler Handle (00G.KNF.022)
Rifleman's knife with a deer antler handle. Total length of 11 1/2" with a blade length of 6 1/2". Weight is .36 lbs.
C. 1840 Percussion Kentucky Pistol Attributed to D. Uriell
Year: 1840
Pistol attributed to D. Uriell of South Carolina. Ocatgon to round barrel. "D.U" is engraved on the lock plate. Pistol retains its original surface. 3/4" piece of wood m...more
Early Poll Axe with 5" Blade (00G.AXE.020)
Early example of a Poll Axe meant for Indian trade with a 5" head and 13 1/2" haft. Weight is 1.14 lbs.
Bag Axe with 3" Blade (00G.AXE.031)
Small bag axe with 3" head. Haft has been replaced and is 7" long. Weight is .26 lbs.
Pipe Tomahawk with 6 1/2" Blade (00G. AXE.006)
Original Pipe Tomahawk with a 6 1/2" blade. Provenance: Jim Dresslar Collection. Weight is 0.70 lbs
C. 1795 Flintlock Smooth Rifle Attributed to George Schroyer of York, Pennsyvlania
Year: 1795
Attributed to George Schroyer of York, PA. Schroyer is considered by many to be one of the finest makers in the York School. Smooth Rifle with an octagon-to-round barrel....more
Fork and Knife Folding Knife with Engraved Brass Sides (00G.KNF.053)
18th century brass framed folding knife and fork combination. Super rare piece. Pictured in several books, including those by Madison Grant. Engraved decorations on brass...more
Double Bladed Folding Knife with Bone Scales (00G.KNF.054)
18th century bone handled, double bladed folding pocket knife. Early file decoration on bone slabs. Springs are a bit worn when blades are open. Nice example and not com...more
Woodhead Howard St. Marked Sheffield Bowie Knife (00G.KNF.037)
Silver handled Bowie Knife. Blade marked with "Woodhead Howard St." Sheffield. Nickel silver cross guard and sterling ornate grip. Ethching on blade with the banner "I ca...more
Ebony Handled, Ricasso Stamped Knife Stamped "A+N CSL" (00G.KNF.058)
Ebony handled Bowie Knife. Nickel Silver guard. Ricasso knife stamped "A+N CSL." Believed to possibly represent "Army and Navy." CSL may represent Confederate State Labo...more
C. 1850 DuPont Powder Can "Kentucky Rifle Gunpowder" (00G.PCN.002)
Year: 1850
Round powder can. C. 1850. Red painted, with label reading "Hazard Kentucky Rifle Gunpowder." FF powder. Image on label shows a hunting scene with a man and his dog.
C. 1840 Early DuPont Powder Co. Can (00G.PCN.001)
Cylindrical, blue painted can, C 1840. Label reads, "E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co., Smokeless Powder, Wilmington, Delaware." Image on label shows two hunting dogs. Wonderf...more
Cow Horn Magnification Glass, Whistle, and Peep Sight (00G.TOL.005)
Cow horn magnification glass, horn whistle, and horn tip peep sight.
C. 1850 Percussion NC Longrifle by T.Vogler
Year: 1850
A wonderful example of a North Carolina made Longrfile signed "T.Vogler" for Timothy Vogler, who was part of the famed Vogler family of gunsmiths. Rare "silver-mounted" r...more
1850 Percussion OH Longrifle Signed John Moyer
Year: 1850
A superb full-stock of an Ohio Longrifle bearing it's original surface. Over 50 nickel silver inlays decorate this rifle. The patchbox bears the name of its owner, "Washi...more
Horn Drinking Cup with Cork Bottom (00G.HRN.002)
Cup made of cow horn, bottom is made of cork. Various "punch" geometric designs on the surface of horn. Horn has an almost violin finish. Beautifully colored. Length is 5...more
Antler Patch Knife (00G.KNF.049)
Deer antler patch knife. Blade held in antler with pewter. Great color and surface. Total length of 6" with a blade length of 2 1/2". Weight is .05 lbs.
Antler Handle Knife (00G.KNF.051)
Elk antler handled patch knife. Total length of 8 1/2" with a blade length of 2 1/2". Weight is .22 lbs.
Fish Inlayed Butcher Knife (00G.KNF.059)
Large decorative butcher knife. Marked "D.Ward Keller & Co. Sheffield England." Unusual brass surrounded on slabs handles with wood centers and a fish inlay on one side.T...more
American Made Flat Powder Horn (00G.HRN.007)
Flat powder horn with petina. Spout worked into a fine acorn-like shape. Plug is made of horn. Length is 5".
American Made Flat Powder Horn with Screw-tip Spout (00G.HRN.006)
Flat powder horn. American made. Spout is what is known as "screw-tip." These screw tips make it easier for the owner to refill the horn with powder, as a larger opening ...more