Historic Arms and Early Militaria

Historic Arms and Early Militaria

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Historic Arms and Early Militaria

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Lewis and Grant's May 24th Arms and Armor Auction presented an exceptional assortment of historic firearms and rare weaponry. Featured items included an Important Texas Presentation Fullstock Percussion Rifle, a Rare 1st Pattern Confederate National Flag, and a Rare Carl Heinemann 1929 Test Rifle for US Military Trials. Enthusiasts also vied for an Excellent Antique Deluxe Casehardened 1886 Winchester and a Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 linked to Buffalo Bill. Notable pieces such as a Museum Quality Reproduction of an 1876 Gatling Gun, a Factory Case Colored Model 1892 Winchester, and an Extremely Rare Vintage Westley Richards Shotgun were highlights. Additionally, a Magnificent Factory Presentation Savage Model 99 and a Martini Action Relief Chiseled Schuetzen Rifle from Germany drew considerable interest. This auction epitomized the enduring fascination and historical significance of arms and armor collectibles.

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Oringinal Buff Leather Pattern 1851 Officers Belt And Buckle

Lot # 51 (Sale Order: 51 of 403)      

Buff leather, with rectangular Buckle with Eagle and Silver wreaths. Numbered on the catch and buckle, 177.  Overall the belt is in excellent condition.
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Orignal Hand Tooled Slim Jim Holster For A Colt 1860

Lot # 52 (Sale Order: 52 of 403)      

A beautiful hand tooled leather slim jim holster that fits a Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver. Leather with a dark brown look, all seams are closed and tight.  And still retains the nose cap.  Overall in very good condition a great showpiece for the early west.
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U.S. Dahlgren Bowie Bayonet

Lot # 53 (Sale Order: 53 of 403)      

12" clip point blade and marked on the ricasso "Ames Mfg Co, Chicoppee Mass". The reverse marked USN over D.R. and dated 1863.  Brass guard and backstrap with wood handle. Marked in the top of the brass pommel a cartouche of DR in an oval.   Leather scabbard with brass tip and brass throat. Blade is excellent untouched with original polish marks. The brass tip scabbard in excellent condition. The seam of the leather scabbard is a little swelled but overall excellent.  
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Model 1847 Wooden Dragoon Grips

Lot # 54 (Sale Order: 54 of 403)      

Lot includes Model 1847 wooden Dragoon grips. 
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Colt Army 1860 Civilian Varnished Pistol Grips

Lot # 55 (Sale Order: 55 of 403)      

Lot includes a single pair of varnished wood (walnut) Colt Army 1860 pistol grips.
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2 Pairs of Colt Army/Navy 1851 Reproduction Pocket Pistol Grips

Lot # 56 (Sale Order: 56 of 403)      

Lot included 2 pairs of Colt Army/Navy 1851 reproduction pocket pistol grips.
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Green Label Eley Bros Central Fire Cap Tin for Colt 1851 Navy Revolver

Lot # 57 (Sale Order: 57 of 403)      

A Civil War era green label Eley Bros Colts Patent cap tin with original green label and blue wrapping, caps for 1851 Navy revolver or 1860 Army. 

Overall good condition. 
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Group of 9 Colt Percussion Wrenches

Lot # 58 (Sale Order: 58 of 403)      

Lot includes 9 large size 'L' shaped combination screwdriver and nipple wrenches for a Colt Percussion Revolver. Wrenches vary in condition, very little wear to moderate. Lots of original factory blue, fine condition.
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Colt Army Percussion Revolver Skin Cartridges

Lot # 59 (Sale Order: 59 of 403)      

Lot includes a single plastic wrapped waterproof 44 caliber cartridges for Colt Army revolver manufactured by the Hazard Powder Co. , Patented March 18, 1862.

Overall good condition. 
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Colt Army Percussion Revolver Skin Cartridges

Lot # 60 (Sale Order: 60 of 403)      

Lot includes a single plastic wrapped waterproof 44 caliber cartridges for Colt Army revolver manufactured by the Hazard Powder Co. , Patented March 18, 1862.
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Blue Label Eley Bros 250 Percussion Cap Tin for 1849 Navy Revolver

Lot # 61 (Sale Order: 61 of 403)      

A blue label Eley Bros 250 percussion cap tin for 1849 & 1851 Navy revolvers, unopened label reads Eley Bros 250 Metal-Linded Caps made for Colts Pt belt and pocket pistols Manufacturers, London.

Overall good condition. Original paper casing present. 
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Green Label Eley Bros 250 Percussion Cap Tin for 1849 Navy Revolver

Lot # 62 (Sale Order: 62 of 403)      

A green label Eley Bros 250 percussion cap tin for 1849 & 1851 Navy revolvers, unopened label reads Eley Bros 250 Metal-Linded Caps made for Colts Pt belt and pocket pistols Manufacturers, London. 
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U.S. Model 1868 Sharps Carbine

Lot # 63 (Sale Order: 63 of 403)      

50-70 Caliber, 22" round barrel, S/N 65979, Lawrence rear barrel sight, brass blade front sight.  Blue barrel, case colored frame and lock.  Walnut stock and forearm.  Three land and groove rifling.  This carbine retains most of the blue on the barrel with very little wear.  The frame and the lock retains most of the bright vivid case colors.  The bore is like a mirror.  The stock and forearm has nice opened grain look, with two cartouches.  
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U.S. Model 1879 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine

Lot # 64 (Sale Order: 64 of 403)      

45-70 caliber, 22" barrel, S/N 179334, 79 "C' marked rear barrel sight, Barrel proofs V P eagle over a "C", Blue barrel with blue receiver, case colored breech and breechblock.  Lockplate marked with a Eagle and U.S. over Springfield.Walnut stock.  The barrel retains a lot of the original arsenal blue finish with sharp and crisp barrel proofs.  The breechblock and tang retains most of the bright case colors.  The stock is excellent with nice feathered wood. Stock has some crating marks and some nicks and dings. A mint crisp cartouche SWP/1882.  The bore is bright shiny.  This is an excellent Model 1879 Carbine.
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Volcanic Repeating Lever Action Carbine

Lot # 65 (Sale Order: 65 of 403)      

.41 caliber, 16.5" barrel, S/N NSN, Top of barrel marked with volcanic markings.  German Silver front blade sight and rear mounted on the top of the frame with adjusting wheel.  Engraved brass frame.  Walnut buttstock.  The barrel retains ome of the original brown finish just lightly fading to a plum.  Some staining on the barrel. The brass with a nice untouched dark patina.  The engraving is sharp and crisp.  Butt stock still retains most of the original varnish finish with some light nicks and dings.  The bore is bright and shiny.  A very fine Volcanic carbine.
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Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine

Lot # 66 (Sale Order: 66 of 403)      

45-70 caliber, 22" barrel, S/N 341650.  Model 1879 Carbine rear Sight, "SWP/1880" stock.  This is a composite Trapdoor Carbine.  The metal has nice plum look.  Stock with some nicks and dings.  The bore is good with nice deep rifling. 
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Important Texas Presentation Fullstock Percussion Rifle To Robert Eden Handy

Lot # 67 (Sale Order: 67 of 403)      

.50 caliber, 32" octagonal barrel, silver blade front sight and notched rear barrel sight.  The barrel is a little over 1" across the flat.  Has a very fancy percussion bolster.On top of the barrel is a Silver escutcheon inlay with this engraved "Robert Eden Handy San Jacinto April 21, 1836. , Fine maple stock, with checkered wrist, cheekpiece on the left side,  Engraved brass nosecap, engraved brass furniture with a four piece engraved brass  parchbox, engraved brass toeplate with patchbox release.   Double set triggers. 
 

Robert Eden Handy was part of the detachment sent by Sam Houston to the Alamo, but that detachment failed to arrive before the attacks. However, Robert was among the first people to meet Susanna Dickinson, one of only a few survivors. Robert was able to view the devastation of the Alamo and hear Susanna?s accounts of the battle and the actions of the Mexican Army. Robert returned to Houston and provided first hand accounts of Susanna Dickinson. The fall of The Alamo became the rallying cry ?Never Forget the Alamo?. Santa Anna truly believed this would be the end of the uprising. Little did he or anyone know the resilience of the Texas people.

The end of the first reign of Santa Anna and the retreat of the Mexican Army occurred on April 21, 1836, known as the Battle of San Jacinto. After the fall of the Alamo, Houston began moving eastward while trying to build up his army and supplies. Business man Sidney Sherman with funding by the citizens of Cincinnati, Ohio were able to send the Kentucky Rifle Corp from Newport, Ky. and town cannons from Cincinnati known as the twin sisters.

During the afternoon hours, under the assumption that Houston was still retreating, Santa Anna decided to rest his troops, feed the horses and himself take a nap. That's when Houston attacked. Houston?s accounts state that the battle at San Jacinto lasted a mere 18 minutes. The Mexican army was not prepared for the fire power of the Twin Sisters, the righteousness of the Texas people and quickly defeated. Santa Anna did escape on horseback, but was located and surrendered on April 22, 1863. Texas was now a sovereign nation.

This rifle belong to Robert Eden Handy. It is one of the only known firearms that can be documented to both The Alamo and The Battle of San Jacinto. It has a plaque on the top barrel flat that reads, ?Robert Eden Handy, San Jacinto, April 21, 1836.









 

The very characteristics or style of this rifle indicate it as being manufactured in Pennsylvania. A heavy barrel style rifle with a 31? octagonal barrel length and in .50 caliber. Typical Pennsylvania silhouette stock and cheek piece with iron furniture and a silver plaque with inscription engraved on the plaque.

 

The importance of this rifle can not be overstated. This is a very historic firearm that most would see in a museum. To us it is living history. The story it tells by simply surviving is unspeakable. To be able to touch and handle such a piece of history that saw two of the most important battles not only in Texas History but US history is unfathomable. The fear of the men that saw this rifle in battle, the fear but determination of Robert Eden Handy to carry out his duties in the most stressful of times and execute a mission with unfavorable odds. This is history. This is an artifact.


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U.S. Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Cadet Rifle

Lot # 68 (Sale Order: 68 of 403)      

45-70 caliber, 29.5" barrel, S/N 48549, Large "V" "P" Eagle barrel proof, correct "73" step base rear barrel sight. Long wrist stock, High arch breechblock. Lockplate marked U.S Springfield 1873 with Eagle.  The barrel has some original finish just lightly thinning and speckled.  Receiver has some finish, the breechblock retains some of the case colors.  The stock is excellent with a crisp ESA cartouche in a oval. The bore is bright and shiny.
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U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle

Lot # 69 (Sale Order: 69 of 403)      

45-70 caliber, 32.5" barrel, S/N 470090, Buffington rear barrel sight, Breechblock marked Model 1884, Lockplate with Eagle US Springfield.  The barrel, bands, triggerguard and buttplate retain a lo the original bright blue finish.  The breech block and tang retains most of the case colors.  The stock has a nice open feather grained stock with a mint SWP/1889 cartouche with a circle "P" behind the triggerguard.  Overall this is a rifle that is untouched and near mint condition.  Bore is mint.  
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Rare Remington Model 1867 Cadet Rolling Block Rifle

Lot # 70 (Sale Order: 70 of 403)      

50-45 caliber, 32.5" barrel with three land and groove rifling, Frame marked with a P over P.C.W  on the right side, on the left the Navy Anchor.  Remington markings on the tang. Walnut stock and forearm, with barrel bands. 1864 rear barrel sight.  Top of buttplate has Cadet markings.  The barrel still retains a lot of the original blue finish, all most all of the blue.  Two small areas of flaking.  The frame retains a lot of the bright case colors.  A small ding in the left side on the slop of the frame.  The bore is bright and shiny.  Correct ramrod.  Stock and forearm may have been refinish during its period of use, or when it was readied for surplus sales.  This is about as good of a Cadet Rolling block can be found.
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U.S. Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Cadet Rifle

Lot # 71 (Sale Order: 71 of 403)      

45-70 caliber, 29.5" barrel, S/N 493393, Large V P and eagle barrel proofs, Buffington rear barrel sight. Blue finish,  Walnut stock with two barrel bands. Lockplate marked with Eagle U.S. Springfield.   The barrel retains a lot of the blue finish just lightly turning plum.  The breechblock retains a lot of the original case colors.  The stock is excellent with a crisp 1889 SWP cartouche.  A crisp  circle "P" firing proof behind the triggerguard.  Overall this is an excellent 1884 Cadet Rifle.
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Model 1872 Springfield Rolling Block Rifle

Lot # 72 (Sale Order: 72 of 403)      

50-70 caliber, 36" round barrel with three land and groove rifling.  Model 1870 rear barrel sight.  Frame marked with Eagle over U.S. Springfield 1872.  The left side marked 1871. The barrel was in the bright and the frame was case colored. The bands and buttplate were polished bright.  Walnut Stock and forearm.  In correct ramrod.  The barrel has a little staining around the first band and on the band the rest is mostly polish in the white with some light brown patina.  The frame is mostly gray with some brown, sharp and crisp markings.  The rear barrel sight has most of the blue finish. Needs a ramrod.   
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U.S. Model 1877 Springfield Trapdoor Cadet Rifle

Lot # 73 (Sale Order: 73 of 403)      

45-70 Caliber, 29.5" barrel, S/N 82819, Large V P Eagle barrel proofs, 77 rear barrel sight, Top of receiver marked with a "5".  Top of the comb of stock near the buttplate with cadet markings.  Walnut stock with two barrel bands.  Bottom of the stock near the triggerguard is the number "30".  This is a true Model 1877 with square shoulder breechblock and high arch.  The barrel has a lot of the original blue finish, the receiver is lightly fading to a dull blue.  The breechblock is mottled gray.  The bore is very good.  The stock has some nicks and dings with a clear ESA/1877 cartouche.  A rare cadet rifle that is very hard to find.

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Springfield Model 1869 Cadet Rifle

Lot # 74 (Sale Order: 74 of 403)      

50-70 caliber, 30" barrel, S/N 1809, burnished bright barrel, Blackened receiver, Case colored lock and hammer.  Walnut stock.  This rifle is as close to mint as you will find, retaining all of the blackened finish on the receiver and breechblock.  Nearly all of the case colors on the lock and hammer.  The stock has that nice feathered open grain wood, the oil has never sunk in deep.  Mint "ESA" cartouche, mint firing proof behind the triggerguard with stock makers initial.   The bore is new.  This is a fantastic Cadet Rifle.  
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**U.S. Model 1898 Springfield Krag Rifle

Lot # 75 (Sale Order: 75 of 403)      

30-40 caliber, 30" barrel, S/N 387402, Receiver marked Model 1898 Springfield Armory,  1901 rear barrel sight.  Blue barrel, Mottled blue to gray receiver. Walnut stock and handguard.  The barrel shows a lot of the original blue finish.  The receiver has a nice mottled gray look.  Stock and handguard are dark.  Excellent JSA/1902 Cartouche.  A crisp firing proof behind the triggerguard circle "P".  The bore is bright and shiny.  An excellent rifle.
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