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Cased Belgian Pocket Pistol

Lot # 51 (Sale Order: 51 of 248)      

.320 bore diameter, 1.25" round Barrel,  Engraved boxlock frame, folding trigger,  barrel has nice hand grooved patter.  Ebony bag shaped grip.  Cased in an old leather covered case with green lining, divided compartments.  Has a mold and ramrod, can of percussion caps.

**Overall very good condition.**

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Rare Cased L.W. Pond Belt Revolver

Lot # 52 (Sale Order: 52 of 248)      

.32 RF caliber, 6" octagonal barrel, S/N 2331. Rosewood grips, cased in a Mahogany partition case with maroon lining. Includes a box of original rimfire cartridges. 

**This revolver sharp and crisp and mostly gray.  Case is excellent and original.**

$1,000-$3,000
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Cased Silver Finish Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

Lot # 53 (Sale Order: 53 of 248)      

.31 caliber, 4" octagonal barrel, S/N 86482 (ca. 1854). Visible numbers match.  Factory silver plated. One piece varnished walnut grips. Period style partition casing with faded green lining. Case contains mold and flask and tin for percussion caps. 

**All markings are sharp and crisp. The revolver still retains most of the original silver plated finish, just a little flaking and wear to the sharp edges.**

$1,500-$3,000
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Scarce Cased London Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

Lot # 54 (Sale Order: 54 of 248)      

d.31 caliber, 5" barrel, S/N 5906 (ca. 1855).  London marked address on the barrel with British proofs on the left flat.  Iron backstrap and triggerguard with one piece walnut grip. Cased in a mahogany box with green lining. 

**Overall sharp and crisp, gray with some light pitting and staining.**

$2,000-$4,000
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Cased Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

Lot # 55 (Sale Order: 55 of 248)      

.31 caliber, 6" barrel, S/N 173318 (ca. 1860).  Factory finish with mark indicating factory engraving,  Barrel address engraved Sam Colt,  Patent markings on the left side of the frame hand engraved.   Factory Ivory grips. Contemporary casing with original flask and mold.   

**The pistol is sharp and crisp with nice cylinder scene.  The metal has nice untouched patina.  Overall a nice Factory Engraved '49 Pocket.**

$1,500-$2,500
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Early Third Model Colt 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

Lot # 56 (Sale Order: 56 of 248)      

36 caliber, 7.5" octagonal barrel, S/N 16696 (ca. 1852).  All numbers match.   Silver plated brass triggerguard and backstrap. Varnished walnut grips. 

**All metal is gray and smooth with sharp crisp lines, markings are sharp and crisp.  The cylinder scene is visible.  Grips retain most of the varnished finish. This is a very good example of an early small triggerguard Colt Navy.**

$1,000-$1,500
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Rare Iron Guard Colt 1851 Navy Revolver With Slim Jim Style Holster

Lot # 57 (Sale Order: 57 of 248)      

.36 caliber, 7.5" barrel, S/N 72253 (ca. 1857).  Single line New York barrel address, iron back strap and trigger guard. One piece walnut grips. 

**All metal is gray with some pitting.  Markings are clear.  In a period leather slim jim style holster.  Overall good.**

$1,250-$1,800
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Model 1851 London Colt Navy Revolver

Lot # 58 (Sale Order: 58 of 248)      

.36 caliber, 7.5" barrel, S/N 25581 (ca. 1855). London marked  barrel address, iron backstrap and triggerguard.  One piece walnut grips. 

**All metal is gray and pitted.  Loading lever has no number.**

$650-$1,000
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Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver

Lot # 59 (Sale Order: 59 of 248)      

.44 caliber, 7.25 barrel length, S/N 155369.  Visible numbers match.  Barrel shows single line New York Address.  Brass triggerguard and iron backstrap.  One piece walnut grip.

**All metal mostly brown patina with some pitting.  Mechanically good.**

$700-$1,000
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Cased Smith and Wesson 1st Model Revolver of California Entrepreneur James L Coles

Lot # 60 (Sale Order: 60 of 248)      

.22 caliber, 3.5" barrel, S/N 98103.  Nickel finish with blued hammer and two-piece walnut grips.  Grips show matching serial number.  Backstrap engraved "J.L. Coles".  The whole in a handsome rosewood case with key.

In 1855, Coles arrived in California with a mind to seek his fortune.  After a short period with a mining company, he formed an architectural contracting business with partner Charles Bunnel.  He soon became known as a trustworthy and well-mannered businessman, and in 1859, married into a wealthy quartz-mining family.

Returning to New York in 1861, Coles received a commission in a New York militia regiment raised in response to Washington's call for troops.  It is at this time that the pistol is supposed to have been purchased, to serve as his side arm.  He resigned his commission, however, when the unit was consolidated with another regiment.  He then assisted in raising a battery of artillery as its Colonel, again resigning his commission when orders were given to assist in the defenses of Washington, citing a lucrative business offer.

Taking the offer, he helped found the firm of Coles & Ramsey, which operated as a military supply wholesale firm based out of D.C.  Two years later, Coles sold his interest in the company and received yet another commission in a regiment bound for the west.  Upon arrival in San Francisco, he once again resigned his commission and traveled to Idaho in search of more business opportunities.

This pistol was featured in a January, 2020 article in Military Trader magazine.

**Very good condition overall.  Some flaking of finish consistent with age.  Grips are very fine with a tight action and a somewhat dusty bore showing visible rifling.**

$800-$1,200
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Smith & Wesson Model 2 Army Issue

Lot # 61 (Sale Order: 61 of 248)      

32RF, 5" barrel, S/N 76485, blue finish with rosewood grips.

**Good condition.  Retains some of the factory reblued finish.  Rosewood grips are excellent.  Bore is bright and shiny, mechanically excellent.**

$700-$1,000
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Pistols and Documents of Confederate Surgeon William Gilson

Lot # 62 (Sale Order: 62 of 248)      

Lot includes two pistols, one being a .41 caliber derringer pistol marked "DERINGER/PHILADEL" with German silver fittings, and the other a approximately .38 caliber Belgian-style boxlock percussion pistol with fine engravings.

41-year-old Mississippi doctor William Gilson was commissioned a Lieutenant in the 1st Mississippi Cavalry under Colonel Wirt Adams until 1863, when he was appointed to the position of Surgeon.  In that capacity he served on the staff of the 35th Mississippi Regiment, while also serving as head of the West Point, Mississippi Hospital.  

Included with this lot are also three documents signed by Gilson as a Confederate surgeon.  The earliest document is from December 1863, in which Gilson submitted a report of the sick and wounded men of the 3th Mississippi, in which Gilson blames the cold weather and inadequate supplies for the "considerable sickness" of the men.  Another is an invoice of medical equipment from the 35th Mississippi during the defense of Mobile, Alabama in 1864.  Also included is another invoice from September of that year, under "Sears Brigade".

After the war he busied himself with farming, and in 1869 moved to Calvert, Texas, where he was one of the founding citizens.  He continued to practice medicine in Texas until his death in 1873, a victim of the yellow fever epidemic sweeping the state which had also claimed the life of his wife just days before.  He is buried in the Calvert City Cemetery, Calvert, Texas.

**Pistols are in good condition with some age and patination. Wood is in good condition with derringer showing some repairs around barrel pin.  Documents show some wear and fragility from age with writing mostly legible.  A good lot of rare Confederate documents and effects of a military surgeon.**

$2,000-$3,000
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Lindsay "Young American" Marked Powder Flask

Lot # 63 (Sale Order: 63 of 248)      

4" overall length, Eagle and stars, Marked in a banner "E. Pluribus Unum", then marked on the brass spout "Lindsay Young American". 

**Overall excellent condition.**

$500-$700
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Reconverted Austrian Wanzel Rifle

Lot # 64 (Sale Order: 64 of 248)      

.54 caliber, 37.5" barrel, NSN.  Bright finish with three-band military stock.  Blade front sight with leaf rear sight.  Replaced breech shows Belgian proofs.  Lockplate marked with "863" manufacture date.  Buttplate shows "40.R.1B/3.109" unit markings.

Following the world trend of converting older percussion weapons to breechloaders, many Model 1862 Lorenz rifles were converted to fire metallic cartridges.  The Wanzel was no exception. being fitted with an action that resembled the British "Snider".  Once obsolete, many were reconverted to percussion for sale to the foreign market, usually Africa.

**Fair condition as-is.  Finish has been cleaned to bright with some old streaking and removed pitting.  Stock has some handling marks and blemishes but no serious cracks or splits.  Action is tight with a bright, cleaned bore showing removed pitting and very worn rifling.  As this is a reconversion, it should not be used with live ammunition and should be appreciated solely for its unique historic value.**

$400-$600
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U.S. Model 1865 Springfield First Allen Rifle

Lot # 65 (Sale Order: 65 of 248)      

.58 caliber, 40" round barrel, NSN.  Armory bright finish with full length walnut stock secured with three barrel bands.

**All metal has been lightly cleaned with some staining and light pitting.  Stock has been cleaned and sanded and now darkened.  Overall a good example.**

$800-$1,200
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U.S. Model 1865 First Allin Springfield Rifle

Lot # 66 (Sale Order: 66 of 248)      

.58 RF caliber, 40" barrel length, NSN.  Armory bright finish with three barrel bands. Lockplate is dated 1862 with Eagle and "U.S. Springfield".  Walnut stock with two cartouches.

**Barrel and breechblock has been cleaned to a bright.  The lockplate has a mottled blue to gray look.  Stock has been cleaned but still retains two readable cartouches, ESA and SWP.  Stock has some nicks and dings.  Bore is excellent nice bright and shiny with couple of raised brown spots that will clean out.  Mechanically good.**

$1,000-$1,500
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Remington Rolling Block Carbine

Lot # 67 (Sale Order: 67 of 248)      

.50-70rf caliber, 22" barrel, S/N 3883.  Blued barrel with case hardened frame and walnut stock.  Blade front sight with elevator rear sight.  Top of tang marked with worn three-line Remington address.  Stock marked with "9" rack number.  

**Good condition overall.  Most of the original blued finish remains on the barrel with barrel band likely a replacement.  Frame has taken on a dark streaked patination.  Stock in good condition with some minor handling marks and blemishes.  Action is tight with bore showing some old grime and visible rifling.**

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U.S. Model 1872 Springfield Rolling Block Rifle

Lot # 68 (Sale Order: 68 of 248)      

.50-70 caliber, 36" round barrel, NSN.  Bright finish with walnut full length stock and case colored frame.  Right side of the frame marked with eagle and "U.S. Springfield 1872", tang with Remington patent markings.

**Barrel has been lightly cleaned, the frame may have been arsenal refinish for surplus sales.  Retaining most of the bright and vivid case colors. Stock and forearm has a nice open grained look.  A very sharp and crisp cartouche on the left side.  Bore is excellent.  A fine example of an 1872 rifle.**

$1000-$1,500
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Springfield Model 1884 Rifle of Private John J. Maxwell, Company G, 2nd Oregon Infantry

Lot # 69 (Sale Order: 69 of 248)      

.45-70 caliber, 31" barrel, S/N 400801.  Blued finish with military stock.  Barrel shows correct U.S. proofs with "U.S./MODEL/1884" on trapdoor.  Stock shows "SWP/1884" cartouche.

Born in August 1879, 19-year-old student John Maxwell enlisted in Company G, 2nd Oregon Infantry on May 2nd, 1898.  Assigned to the First Brigade, U.S. Expeditionary Forces, the 2nd Oregon participated in the capture of Guam and were further involved in the subsequent Philippine Insurrection.  In June 1899, the regiment returned to the United States.  Company records indicate this rifle was issued to Private Maxwell during his time in the 2nd Oregon.

Maxwell died under mysterious circumstances in August, 1957, being found shot dead in his Montana cabin.  Lot includes research materials and newspaper clippings regarding both Maxwell and the 2nd Oregon Infantry.

**Fair condition.  Some thinning and wear to finish including some light rust stains.  Stock has marks and blemishes consistent with age and use.  Action is tight with a good bore showing visible rifling.**

$1,500-$3,000
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U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle with Bayonet

Lot # 70 (Sale Order: 70 of 248)      

.45-70 caliber, 32.5" barrel, S/N 463347.  Blued and case colored finish with full length walnut stock. Large "V P and Eagle" barrel proofs with a "A" on the middle forward of the receiver.

**Barrel and rear barrel sight sight retain nearly all of the bright original blue finish.  Triggerguard retains all of the blue finish.  The breech-block retains nearly all of the case colors.  The bore is bright and shiny and the action is crisp.  The stock is excellent plus with nice untouched open grain.  Mint cartouche and firing proof. With excellent bayonet and scabbard.**

$1,000-$1,500
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Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle

Lot # 71 (Sale Order: 71 of 248)      

45-70 caliber, 32.5" round barrel, S/N 447554.  Buffington rear barrel sight, "Model 1884" marked breechblock.  Walnut stock with firing proof behind triggerguard, "SWP/1889" cartouche, original leather sling. 

**Barrel retains most of the original blue finish with some light scratches to the blue.  Receiver retains most of the original blue finish.  Breechblock retains most of the case colors, bright and vivid.  Triggerguard, bands, and nosecap retain most of the  blue finish. Stock is excellent with open grained wood.  Cartouches is excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Overall better than excellent.**

$600-$800
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Remington Model 1872 Army Single Shot Pistol

Lot # 72 (Sale Order: 72 of 248)      

50CF caliber, 8" round barrel.  Blued and case colored finish with walnut grips. Frame with Remington markings and military inspectors.  Stock and forearm with "CRS" inspectors cartouche. 

**Barrel retains most of the original blue finish.  Frame still retains most of the vivid case colors.  Forearm and grips are excellent with crisp cartouche in the left side of the grips. Bore is bright and shiny, mechanically excellent.**

$1,500-$2,500
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British Enfield Martini-Henry Mk. IV Rifle

Lot # 73 (Sale Order: 73 of 248)      

.45 caliber, 32.5" barrel, S/N E7070.  Blued finish with full-length military stock and "bar-on-band" type bayonet lug.  Blade front sight with rear sight block.  Stamped throughout with "E-M" markings and removed old serial number, indicating it was likely converted (or at least partially assembled from, as was the custom) from older Enfield-Martini parts to bring it up to the Mark IV standard, though this piece shows the marking on the long lever.  Correct brass buttplate screws and distincting "hump" rear of receiver.

**Good condition overall.  Most of the blued finish remains darkening to a plumb patination. Some marks and blemishes to stock.  Markings on both frame and stock are worn and barely legible.  Stock shows some marks and blemishes but no serious cracks or splits.  Bore is **

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Rare Baby Spencer Sporting Rifle

Lot # 74 (Sale Order: 74 of 248)      

.38 rf Caliber, 24" octagonal barrel, S/N 8.  Blued barrel and case hardened frame accompanied by walnut stock and pewter forend cap.  Fancy notched rear barrel sight with stepped elevator, silver blade front sight.  Top of frame marked "C.M. Spencer, Hartford Ct, Patd. Mar 6, 1860".  Back action lock with flat hammer and "S" shaped finger looped lever. No markings on lock.

**Barrel most of the finish has turned to a plum with nice sharp and crisp lines.  The frame is crisp and sharp with a nice mottled look.  Some traces of  case coloring is visible.  Stock retains most of the original varnish finish , has some scratches and nicks and dings.  The bore is dirty and may clean out, it is shiny.  The action is crisp and mechanically excellent. **

$6,000-$10,000
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Custom engraved and Cased Silver Mounted Colt Model 1873 Revolver With Spurs

Lot # 75 (Sale Order: 75 of 248)      

.45 caliber, 7.5" round barrel, S/N 40504.  Single line barrel address, three line patent markings on the left side of the frame. Factory letter states the following:  Shipped to Wexell & Degress then shipped to Mexico City, Mexico & New York, July 223, 1879.  400 guns in shipment. 

Engraved metal with Silver overlay.  Solid Silver grips relief engraved.  Cased in a walnut case with a pair of Silver spurs relief engraved. All serial numbers match, the revolver was refinished by the Artist.

While not marked, we believe the artist to be California Silversmith Edward Bohlin. The engraving of the firearm and spurs along with the silver work is in his tradition.  He was a maker to the stars of the silver screen days, and many famous actors had firearms, holsters, buckles and belts made by him that were worn while filming. This revolver is no exception, sporting elegant scroll work and finishing.

Mirroring the quality of the revolver, the spurs are beautifully engraved with matching scrollwork and finished in a nice high blue that enhanced the beauty of the piece.  The accompanying walnut case is lined with red velvet.  This set of pistols was featured in a Gun Report Article by Ron Norman in the 1970"s.

$5,000 - $7,000
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