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**Rare Early 1903 Rock Island Rifle

Lot # 51 (Sale Order: 51 of 293)      

30-06 caliber, 24" barrel, S/N 225679, receiver marked Rock Island Arsenal, The barrel is marked RIA over flaming bomb and dated 1-1913.  Blue barrel and heat treated receiver.  2700 yard rear barrel sight.  Nice opened grain walnut stock and handguard.  Stock is cartouche CoN/ 1913.  One stock bolt Stock and handguard with nice even look.  Overall this is as good as it gets in a early RIA 1903 rifle.  retaining nearly all of the arsenal blue finish. Mint cartouches and firing proof. The bore is bright and shiny.  
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**Japanese Type 99 Short Last Ditch Rifle GI Bring Back

Lot # 52 (Sale Order: 52 of 293)      

7.7 MM Caliber, 26" barrel, S/N 30115, Tokyo Juki Kogyo, 27th series, Blue finish,  wood stock and handguard.  Stock was cut under the rear barrel band so it could fit in a duffle bag.  Small chip out of the handguard on the left side at the rear band. Markings are sharp and crisp with a crisp mum.  A very good example of a GI bring back.
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**Mosin-Nagant Tula Arsenal Made M91/30 PU Russia Sniper Rifle

Lot # 53 (Sale Order: 53 of 293)      

7.62 X 54R caliber, 28" barrel length, S/N E0255.  Blue finish with mounted original scope.  Marked on top of the barrel with "Ct" Star and dated "1943." This rifle is in excellent condition retaining all of the arsenal applied blue finish,with sharp and crisp markings.  Stock is excellent with some scratches and some dings.  Bore is bright and shiny.  All original and matching.  This a great example of a Russian Sniper rifle.
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**Ohio Ordnance 1917A1 Watercooled Semi-Automatic Rifle

Lot # 55 (Sale Order: 54 of 293)      

7.62 /.308  caliber, 21" barrel, S/N SANWC890.  This is a Browning 1917A1 water cooled machine gun converted by Ohio Ordnance Works from .30 caliber to 7.62 / .308 calibe...morer .  This 1917A1 is un-fired since leaving the Ohio Ordnance Works.  An excellent item with overall finish good to excellent with minor tarnish on brass parts. The bores are bright and shiny with very strong rifling.  Sitting on a World War II tripod with leather leg strap, metal water can, water hose that is brand new in box, and the side mount WW 1 / WW 2 wood ammunition box containing 200 rounds of 7.62 / .308 loaded in cloth belts.  Other accessories include original GI issued canvas / leather cover for the gun, original issued canvas cover for the tripod and an extra 7.62 / .308 barrel.  Finally included in this lot is a WW 1 US Bolo machete marked "US Made 1917", "Plumb, Phila. 1918".  Comes with sheath.  These Bolo machetes were issued to machine gun squads.  This is a complete package with all accessories.

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Rare M-2 Cutaway Training Machinegun

Lot # 57 (Sale Order: 55 of 293)      

74" overall length, 15" high.  Mounted with brackets.  This is a non-firing training M-2 cutaway that demonstrates how the cartridges feed and eject.  Demonstrates and teaches on how all the breech mechanism works.  Overall very good condition.  A great display and teaching item.  Hard to find.
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Early US Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine Capture By Native Americans

Lot # 58 (Sale Order: 56 of 293)      

45-70 caliber, 22" barrel, S/N 15877,  this carbine still retains all of the original lst model 73 parts.  The metal has nice untouched patina brown and the metal is well worn and shows its period use.  The wear of the metal blends well with the stock, the stock displays well use and carried. The saddle bar was cut off. I checked the SRS base the carbine is close to ones that were issued to the 2d Cavalry and also one was close that was issued to the 6th U.S. Cavalry.  This carbine was issued to a U.S. Trooper in 1874 then capture and used.  We can't prove it but its natural wear is displayed.
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Lee Enfield No. 4 MK 1/2

Lot # 59 (Sale Order: 57 of 293)      

.303 British, 25" Barrel, S/N 0101. Enfield Rifle manufactured in Britain. Marked No. 4 MK1/2. Dated 1959. 
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U.S. Model 1879 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle

Lot # 60 (Sale Order: 58 of 293)      

45-70 caliber, 32.5" barrel with large V P Eagle P.  S/N 254503, Correct model 1879 rear barrel sight.  The buttplate, triggerguard and bands retain nearly all o the original blue finish.  The barrel and receiver retains most of the original blue finish.  The breechblock and tang retains nearly all of the bright water quenched case colors.  The stock with nice untouched dark opened grained.  A mint SWP/1884 cartouche, a mint firing proof behind the triggerguard.  Behind the firing proof is an old collectors small brass tag.  This is an outstanding and hard to find rifle in this condition. 
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U.S. Model 1889 Ramrod Bayonet Springfield Trapdoor Rifle

Lot # 61 (Sale Order: 59 of 293)      

45-70 caliber, 32.5" barrel, Large V P Eagle with P barrel proofs, S/N 524816, Buffington rear barrel sight,  The barrel retains nearly all of the original blue finish. The receiver retains all of the original blue finish.  The triggerguard, bands and buttplate retain nearly all of the original blue finish.  The breechblock and tang has most of the original bright case colors.  The bore is mint.  The stock is untouched with nice opened grained wood.  A mint SWP/1891 cartouche and firing proof behind the triggerguard.  An original leather sling.  This is an outstanding rifle.
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Rare U.S. Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle

Lot # 62 (Sale Order: 60 of 293)      

45-70 caliber, 32.5" barrel with large V P Eagle Barrel Proofs, S/N 71037,  Early correct 73 stepped base rear barrel sight, lockplate marked U.S. Springfield 1873.  Early oil quenched breechblock, receiver and tang. High arch breechblock with U.S. Model 1873 markings.  Walnut two band stock.  The bands, triggerguard and buttplate have most of the original blue finish just a little wear.  The barrel retains nearly all of the original blue finish with just a little wear around the muzzle, and two areas in the front the rear barrel band.  The stock is just about mint with a nice honey look to the wood, a mint ESA cartouche, mint firing proof and stock makers initials behind the triggerguard, with an original arsenal leather sling..  You do not see Model 1873 Trapdoor rifles in this condition for sale today. This rifle is outstanding.
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Rare Late U.S. Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle

Lot # 63 (Sale Order: 61 of 293)      

45-70 caliber, 32.5" barrel with large V P Eagle, S/N 74486, High arch breech block with U.S. Model 1873 Markings.  Proper Early 73 Rifle rear barrel sight.  Square shoulder breechblock.  Block and receiver oil quenched.  Walnut two band stock with short wrist long comb. The barrel and receiver retain nearly all of the original finish. Correct early ramrod with no cup.  The bands and triggerguard retain most of the original blue finish.  The butt plate is mostly plum with some original blue blending in.  The stock is excellent with a mint ESA cartouche and a mint firing proof behind the triggerguard.  The bore is excellent bright and shiny.  This a last type 73 rifle made in early 1876 before the change in 1877.  A prize for any collector of Trapdoors.
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Colt Berdan Russian Military Rifle

Lot # 64 (Sale Order: 62 of 293)      

.42 centerfire caliber, 32.5" round barrel with bayonet lug on the right side, S/N 28630. Blue barrel, stock bands, buttplate and triggerguard.  Blue rear barrel sight.  Walnut stock. All metal retains most of the original blue finish.  The stock is excellent with Initials "EF" carved in the right side of the stock.  The bore is excellent, bright and shiny.  This is about as good a Colt Berdan Russian Contract you're going to find.  Excellent overall.  
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**J Stevens Model 520-30 U.S. Marked WW II Trench Combat Shotgun

Lot # 65 (Sale Order: 63 of 293)      

12 gauge, 20" barrel, S/N 63513, blue finish, with oil finish military style plain stock and forearm. The barrel has the "P" proof and Ordnance bomb and on the left side of the frame.  U.S. Marked on the left side of the frame.  Has the heat shield and bayonet lug.,  This shotgun is about as good as you can find, retaining nearly all of the original blue finish.  Only the slightest wear to high edges. Bore is excellent and the stock and forearm are excellent.
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**Model 1906 Swiss Luger

Lot # 66 (Sale Order: 64 of 293)      

.30  caliber, 4.75" barrel, S/N 6828, Blue finish, checkered walnut grips.  Swiss cross on top of the toggle.  Swiss markings on the left side of the frame near the breech.  Still retains a lot of the blue finish some wear to the high lines.  Still retains some of the straw finish on parts.  The grips are excellent. The bore is bright and shiny.
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**Russian TT-30 Pistol

Lot # 67 (Sale Order: 65 of 293)      

7.7.62 X 25 MM caliber, 4.5" barrel, S/N 1941, Blue finish, Grooved black grips with a star in a circle. Russian markings on the side of the frame and 1941 and Russian markings on the top of the slide by the rear sight. Pistol is excellent overall retaining nearly all of the arsenal refinish.  Grips are excellent and the bore is very good.  A very excellent example of a WWII pistol.
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**Colt 1911 Army Pistol

Lot # 68 (Sale Order: 66 of 293)      

.45 caliber, 5" barrel, S/N 576938, Blue finish with diamond checkered grips.  Marked on the right side Model of 1911 U.S. Army and on the frame United States Property.  Overall very good retaining a lot of the blue finish, lightly fading.  The bore is excellent.  The grips are very good.  This pistol sometimes referred to as a black Army.
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**Colt Model 1909 U.S. Marked Army Revolver

Lot # 69 (Sale Order: 67 of 293)      

.45 colt caliber, 5.5" barrel, S/N 31756, Most of the finish has turned brown with some staining.  The grips are worn.  The markings on the bottom are dim but there. The bore is very good.  
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Confederate Made Bowie Knife

Lot # 70 (Sale Order: 68 of 293)      

8" spear point blade with an overall length of 13".  Forged steel bladed with steel guard and walnut grips. Etched panels were added later to ID where the knife was used.  Left side of the blade etched "10th Georgia Regt." over "Semmes Brigade".  The 10th Georgia saw action in Northern Virginia and included battles such as Gettysburg, Chancellorsville and the Appomattox Campaign.  Blade with some staining and oxidation.  The grip shows age with scratches, nicks and dings. 
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Model 1852 U.S. Naval Sword for R.B. Hutchinson

Lot # 71 (Sale Order: 69 of 293)      

31" blade length with an overall length of 36.5".  Left side of the ricasso marked "Made in USA" over maker's mark.  Both sides of the blade etched with typical US naval patterns and markings.  Right side of blade etched "R.B. Hutchinson".  Gilt handle with fish skin wire wrapped grip.  With bullion knot hanging.  Leather scabbard with gilt throat and tips all marked '89".  The throat is engraved "R.B.H.".  In very good condition overall.  The etchings and markings are very good.  Blade with very light wear to edge.  The scabbard is very good.  The handle with some flaking to the fish skin.  Some damage to the wire wrap.
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Pattern 1840 NCO Sword

Lot # 72 (Sale Order: 70 of 293)      

24" blade length with an overall length of 30".  Left side marked "U.S.M.C.".  Steel blade with wide fuller.  Brass handle and leather scabbard.  The sword is in good condition with some light staining.  Handle is very good. Scabbard is stable and intact.  
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Pattern 1860 Ames Cavalry Sword

Lot # 73 (Sale Order: 71 of 293)      

35" blade length with an overall length of 40.5".  Left side of the ricasso marked with block Ames address.  The right side dated "1864" and marked "US" over "M.M.".   Steel blade with wide fullers.  Brass pommel with leather and wire wrapped grip.  Good condition overall with some staining on the blade.  Brass is good with a deep yellow patina.  Grip is good a with some light flaking of the leather but wire wrap is very good.   Comes with scabbard.
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1st Model U.S. 1880 Hospital Corp Knife

Lot # 74 (Sale Order: 72 of 293)      

12" nickle finished blade with etched panel of Hospital Corps U.S. Army marking.  Leather scabbard with belt loop.  In excellent condition.
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Pattern 1860 Light Cavalry Officers Sword

Lot # 75 (Sale Order: 73 of 293)      

31.5" blade length with an overall length of 37".  The left side of the ricasso marked "Philadelphia".  The right side of the ricasso marked "Horstmann & Sons".  Steel blade with wide fuller.  Brass handle with leather wire wrapped grip.  The sword is in very good condition with light staining.  The scabbard is in very good condition with light oxidation.  The handle and grip are very good.
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Relic Filipino Made Knife Presented To Geo E. Learned By Co H 6th Regt USA

Lot # 76 (Sale Order: 74 of 293)      

12" wavy blade comes to a spear point. Ebony Handle with hand cut designs.  Wood scabbard with brass bands and tip.  Presentation on a piece of old paper glued to the scabbard.  Overall excellent. 
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Presentation Spurs to Major General William H. French

Lot # 77 (Sale Order: 75 of 293)      

A robust pair of cast silver spurs featuring a stylized flying eagle forming the neck with highly detailed feathered wings wrapping around the back of the heel band. Each...more spur engraved on the flat of the shank, “Presented to/MAJOR GENERAL FRENCH/By The/Officers of the/1st. Regt/Del. Vols.”  No date is recorded.  The rowels are riveted through the eagle’s beak, decorated in a high relief starburst pattern.  Brown leather straps remain attached, one likely being a later replacement.   William Henry French (1815-1881) graduated from the United States Military Academy twenty-second in the class of 1837.  Almost immediately he entered the field against hostile Creek and Seminole Indians, the army tasked as an unrelenting force that simultaneously denied all indigenous people while solidifying and expanding the raw American frontier.  In the wake of Manifest Destiny, during the Mexican War, 1st Lieutenant French saw combat at the battles of Cerro Gordo, Contreras and Churubusco earning him two brevets – captain and major - for “gallant and meritorious service.”  At the start of the Civil War, Captain French commanded several companies of the 1st United States Artillery stationed at Fort Duncan, Eagle Pass, Texas.  Captain French refused to surrender his garrison to Confederate forces aligned with Texas authorities as they demanded.  Instead, he successfully marched his force to the mouth of the Rio Grande in sixteen days and sailed for Key West, where he quartered at Fort Zachary Taylor. Shortly thereafter, he was promoted to major and assumed command of the post. In conjunction with the Federal Navy, he was instrumental in shutting off Key West to Southern blockade runners via Havana.   By 1862 a well-known and proven Army of the Potomac officer, French was promoted to the rank of Major General on November 29, 1862, having ably commanded the 3rd Division, 2nd Corps as a brigadier during the bloody battle of Antietam.   It is not recorded why the regimental officers of the 1st Delaware presented the spurs to General French, particularly as eight of ten company commanders were either killed or wounded during the epic September 17 fight.  We believe the presentation was made before General French transferred to the command of the 3rd Corps, shortly after Gettysburg, as his association with the 1st Delaware had by the ended. At Antietam, the distinguished regiment had formed part of Colonel Max Weber’s 3rd Brigade under French’s command and spearheaded the division’s attack against entrenched Confederates in the Sunken Road, suffering over 200 casualties during a horrendous three-hour fight commemorated as the “Bloody Lane.”   In his effusive OR report dated September 20, 1862, General French wrote: “The gallantry and coolness of General Max Weber excited the admiration of the whole command.  With consummate skill and judgement, he led the attack, and left the field, reluctantly, severely wounded.”   French appeared to have held Colonel Weber’s 1st Delaware in high regard, and the praise, we surmise, was reciprocal.   French continued in division command except for a brief interlude as district commander of the strategic point at Harper’s Ferry during the Gettysburg Campaign.  Shortly thereafter, he assumed leadership of the 3rd Corps upon the wounding of General Sickles.   Lee, having escaped back to Virginia, forced General Meade to march during the late fall to attack the right flank of the numerically inferior Confederate Army below the Rapidan River.  Intelligence suggested that Lee’s Army was split in two, separated by Clark’s Mountain with 30 miles distance between each flank. The opportunity spurred by geography was contingent, according to Meade’s plan, upon a lightning strike without diversion into Lee’s vulnerable flank and rear – speed of the essence.   Leading elements of French's 3rd Corps became “mired in fording the river at Jacob’s Ford” causing Meade’s entire plan to falter at the Battle of Payne’s Farm. Given just enough time to respond, Lee ordered Ewell’s Corps temporarily commanded by General Early to march east while “Allegheny” Johnson’s division moving along a corresponding axis made contact with French and Sedgwick’s trudging 6th Corps. During the late afternoon of November 27, an ill-conceived Confederate assault through heavy woodland was repulsed with high casualties on both sides.  Still, the forlorn attack “put French and his III Corps back on its heels, slowed the advance and saved Lee’s Army.”  After the hollow victory at Bristoe Station, Meade squarely blamed French for the lost opportunity at Mine Run. French’s perceived tardiness at the fords had cost the commanding general the chance to exploit a rare tactical advantage against the dwindling Army of Northern Virginia. Referencing an unpublished letter stipulated by army decorum to remain in the files of the War Department, General French, in turn, “blamed his tardiness at Mine Run upon one of his division commande

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