Extraordinary Firearms - Day 1

Extraordinary Firearms - Day 1

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(A) ATTRACTIVE PAIR OF MARGARET PRINCE DUELLING PERCUSSION PISTOLS, IRISH REGISTERED.

Lot # 1126 (Sale Order: 126 of 385)      

Margaret Prince is recorded as working at 68 High Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire from 1829-1836. Originally flintlock, and breeches cut away and converted to patent breeches. Locks with lined borders engraved simply engraved "Prince" in front of the hammer; under the hammer and behind the hammer are sprays of acanthus and florals. English push on safeties. Dolphin form hammers engrave with florals. Spurred trigger guards with border fencing and more sprays of florals, pineapple finials. Set triggers. Checkered grips with a single silver strip decorated with florals, butt with Irish registration numbers (WI 626) for Wicklow. Massive barrels with single gold inlay at newer section of breech and decorated with scroll and florals on two straps, top strap with what appears to be a crest. Further barrel section marked "Portsmouth" and stamped with Irish registration numbers commensurate with butt. Ramrods appear to be the originals and are retained by two ferrules. CONDITION: Very good and having escaped the normal refinish that guns of these type undergo. Barrels are very good, with evidence of old Damascus browning, more in protected areas. Bluing has largely flaked away to gunmetal grey, good evidence of bluing on the insides of trigger guards. Wood has scattered nicks and dings, but intact. Pistol (A) has one section of silver strip missing at butt, and trigger guard is considerably softened. Pistol (B) shows evidence of being used as a hammer at one point, with several nail head impressions in the butt. An attractive pair of English pistols that made their way into Wicklow sometime after 1843. EW Barrel Length: (BOTH) 9" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .65 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Prince Model: (BOTH) Percussion Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
Margaret Prince is recorded as working at 68 High Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire from 1829-1836. Originally flintlock, and breeches cut away and converted to patent breech...morees. Locks with lined borders engraved simply engraved "Prince" in front of the hammer; under the hammer and behind the hammer are sprays of acanthus and florals. English push on safeties. Dolphin form hammers engrave with florals. Spurred trigger guards with border fencing and more sprays of florals, pineapple finials. Set triggers. Checkered grips with a single silver strip decorated with florals, butt with Irish registration numbers (WI 626) for Wicklow. Massive barrels with single gold inlay at newer section of breech and decorated with scroll and florals on two straps, top strap with what appears to be a crest. Further barrel section marked "Portsmouth" and stamped with Irish registration numbers commensurate with butt. Ramrods appear to be the originals and are retained by two ferrules. CONDITION: Very good and having escaped the normal refinish that guns of these type undergo. Barrels are very good, with evidence of old Damascus browning, more in protected areas. Bluing has largely flaked away to gunmetal grey, good evidence of bluing on the insides of trigger guards. Wood has scattered nicks and dings, but intact. Pistol (A) has one section of silver strip missing at butt, and trigger guard is considerably softened. Pistol (B) shows evidence of being used as a hammer at one point, with several nail head impressions in the butt. An attractive pair of English pistols that made their way into Wicklow sometime after 1843. EW Barrel Length: (BOTH) 9" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .65 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Prince Model: (BOTH) Percussion Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN

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(A) CASED PAIR OF GASTINNE RENETTE PERCUSSION PISTOLS.

Lot # 1127 (Sale Order: 127 of 385)      

Octagonal barrels with a central twist in the middle of the barrels, turning the flats 45 degrees and adding short flutes. Top rib of mid section twist signed "Fni Par Gastinne-Renette a Paris". Underside of barrels with Belgian proofs for 11.3mm bullets and a "1" and a "2" for each, denoting a true pair. Hooked patent breeches. Barrel channels in forearm marked with "1" and "2' respectively. Barrels held in place by a single key, also numbered "1" and "2". Stepped case colored locks with line borders and scroll, filed cocks with line, scroll work, dolphin form hammers with scroll work and checkering. Hammer screws blued. U notch rear sight. Lock screw with escutcheon on reverse. Long tangs, spurred trigger guards engraved with scrolls and lined borders, stylized pineapple finials. Case colored buttcaps with extensions. Walnut stocks with point pattern checkering that forms two sections with clear delineation down back. Comes in a wooden case with brass plaque with engraved "BC" intertwined. Lined in green baize with top lid reading "GASTINNE RENETTE / PARIS". Accessories comprise a lead pour, loading mallet, bullet mold with sprue cutter, screwdriver, loading tool, cleaning rod with jag and threaded with exposed end, and two small twist jars, empty. CONDITION: Fine. Barrels retaining the vast majority of their finish with a few minor spots of oxidation on the barrels. One barrel key is damaged at left side. Stocks are very good with a couple bumps and bruises from age; one has two very minor holes in the spine of the grip. Locks with traces of color in protected areas. Hammers and buttcaps with much case color. Accessories are very good with some evidence of use scattered about; cleaning rod with damage toward top. Two holes in top lid of baize lining. Case excellent with some roughness from age and a few relatively tight cracks. A good cased set, undoubtably made for, finished, and retailed by one of the premier French makers. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (Both) 10" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .45 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Gastinne Renette Model: (BOTH) Percussion Pistols Serial Number: (BOTH) 6745
Octagonal barrels with a central twist in the middle of the barrels, turning the flats 45 degrees and adding short flutes. Top rib of mid section twist signed "Fni Par Ga...morestinne-Renette a Paris". Underside of barrels with Belgian proofs for 11.3mm bullets and a "1" and a "2" for each, denoting a true pair. Hooked patent breeches. Barrel channels in forearm marked with "1" and "2' respectively. Barrels held in place by a single key, also numbered "1" and "2". Stepped case colored locks with line borders and scroll, filed cocks with line, scroll work, dolphin form hammers with scroll work and checkering. Hammer screws blued. U notch rear sight. Lock screw with escutcheon on reverse. Long tangs, spurred trigger guards engraved with scrolls and lined borders, stylized pineapple finials. Case colored buttcaps with extensions. Walnut stocks with point pattern checkering that forms two sections with clear delineation down back. Comes in a wooden case with brass plaque with engraved "BC" intertwined. Lined in green baize with top lid reading "GASTINNE RENETTE / PARIS". Accessories comprise a lead pour, loading mallet, bullet mold with sprue cutter, screwdriver, loading tool, cleaning rod with jag and threaded with exposed end, and two small twist jars, empty. CONDITION: Fine. Barrels retaining the vast majority of their finish with a few minor spots of oxidation on the barrels. One barrel key is damaged at left side. Stocks are very good with a couple bumps and bruises from age; one has two very minor holes in the spine of the grip. Locks with traces of color in protected areas. Hammers and buttcaps with much case color. Accessories are very good with some evidence of use scattered about; cleaning rod with damage toward top. Two holes in top lid of baize lining. Case excellent with some roughness from age and a few relatively tight cracks. A good cased set, undoubtably made for, finished, and retailed by one of the premier French makers. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (Both) 10" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .45 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Gastinne Renette Model: (BOTH) Percussion Pistols Serial Number: (BOTH) 6745

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(A) HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE PURDEY PERCUSSION HOWDAH PISTOL WITH CASE, ACCESSORIES.

Lot # 1128 (Sale Order: 128 of 385)      

Built circa 1824. Barrels with diminutive front sight, concave game rib reading "I. PURDEY, PRINCES STREET. LEICESTER SQUARE LONDON." Barrels with attractive Damascus browning, and marked on underside with serial number, view and proof for blackpowder, CL (indicating the barrels were sourced from Charles Lancaster), and a barrel truing strike. Nipples are indicated "L" and "R". Platinum blowout plugs, hooked patent breeches. Ramrod possibly the original. Stock retained by a single key. Long tang trigger guard engraved with a stand of arms and with a pineapple finial. Case colored lock with push on safeties, engraved with stand of arms at rear, rays, florals, and "PURDEY". Dolphin form hammers, both with damage to the left side of recoil shield, engraved and checkered. Double triggers, fore trigger checkered. Grip checkered in point pattern at wrist but running entirely down to buttcap, which is engraved with rays. Trigger guard, tang, and buttcap with highly attractive English blue. Vacant silver thumbpiece. Cased in an attractive split ring top case with green baize lining and accessories comprising a bullet mold with sprue cutter, cap tin, Dixon and Sons bag flask, and loading tool. Case is maker marked on hinge "I. BRAMAH" for Joseph Bramah, who worked at 124 Picadilly. As Bramah died in 1814 and the name of his company changed to Bramah & Son, the case is likely a later addition. CONDITION: Very fine with a few extremely minor marks. Barrels are excellent, and potentially factory refreshed, with a heavy application of lacquer. Locks and hammers are excellent with strong evidence of color; hammers with aforementioned damage to shields. Bluing on tang, trigger guard, and buttcap is excellent, with some losses to tang where pistol would have been gripped. Wood is excellent, with phenomenal wood to metal fit. There are a few very minor markings to wood and one 1" strike on right side near to of checkering. Checkering is excellent with a few extremely minor areas of abrasion. Actions work appropriately when cycled by hand, bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Case is good, with a tear in lining of top lid, one compartment bare of any lining, and some other scattered abrasions. Bullet mold fair with extensive abrasion and silvering, probably from cleaning. Cap tin essentially plumb with some scrapes and high edge wear. Flask very good with no dents and copious amounts of fire bluing on spring. Rammer very good, with evidence of use. An extremely attractive Purdey Howdah pistol. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .67 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Purdey Model: Howdah Pistol Serial Number: 846
Built circa 1824. Barrels with diminutive front sight, concave game rib reading "I. PURDEY, PRINCES STREET. LEICESTER SQUARE LONDON." Barrels with attractive Damascus bro...morewning, and marked on underside with serial number, view and proof for blackpowder, CL (indicating the barrels were sourced from Charles Lancaster), and a barrel truing strike. Nipples are indicated "L" and "R". Platinum blowout plugs, hooked patent breeches. Ramrod possibly the original. Stock retained by a single key. Long tang trigger guard engraved with a stand of arms and with a pineapple finial. Case colored lock with push on safeties, engraved with stand of arms at rear, rays, florals, and "PURDEY". Dolphin form hammers, both with damage to the left side of recoil shield, engraved and checkered. Double triggers, fore trigger checkered. Grip checkered in point pattern at wrist but running entirely down to buttcap, which is engraved with rays. Trigger guard, tang, and buttcap with highly attractive English blue. Vacant silver thumbpiece. Cased in an attractive split ring top case with green baize lining and accessories comprising a bullet mold with sprue cutter, cap tin, Dixon and Sons bag flask, and loading tool. Case is maker marked on hinge "I. BRAMAH" for Joseph Bramah, who worked at 124 Picadilly. As Bramah died in 1814 and the name of his company changed to Bramah & Son, the case is likely a later addition. CONDITION: Very fine with a few extremely minor marks. Barrels are excellent, and potentially factory refreshed, with a heavy application of lacquer. Locks and hammers are excellent with strong evidence of color; hammers with aforementioned damage to shields. Bluing on tang, trigger guard, and buttcap is excellent, with some losses to tang where pistol would have been gripped. Wood is excellent, with phenomenal wood to metal fit. There are a few very minor markings to wood and one 1" strike on right side near to of checkering. Checkering is excellent with a few extremely minor areas of abrasion. Actions work appropriately when cycled by hand, bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Case is good, with a tear in lining of top lid, one compartment bare of any lining, and some other scattered abrasions. Bullet mold fair with extensive abrasion and silvering, probably from cleaning. Cap tin essentially plumb with some scrapes and high edge wear. Flask very good with no dents and copious amounts of fire bluing on spring. Rammer very good, with evidence of use. An extremely attractive Purdey Howdah pistol. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .67 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Purdey Model: Howdah Pistol Serial Number: 846

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(A) EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE GALAND BREECHLOADING PERCUSSION PISTOL.

Lot # 1129 (Sale Order: 129 of 385)      

Octagonal barrel signed on top flat "GALAND FABRICANT" (Trans: Galand Maker). Horizontally dovetailed front sight, buckhorn style rear, light floral engraving at breech. Patent breech with lever under trigger guard that, when pulled forward, brings the barrel forward and allows the loading of a paper cartridge. Breechloading lever and trigger guard engraved with florals en suite with breech. Rear stepped lock, dolphin form hammer, and buttcap with pommel extension also engraved with florals. Ebony stock engraved with florals throughout. Screws also engraved with florals. CONDITION: Very good, retaining the majority of blue on barrel with consistent flaking to brown throughout. Ebony stock has a break through the wrist that shows evidence of an old repair and appears stable. Two screws on right side have been molested, one rather badly. Action, including breech loading, works appropriately when operated by hand. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with strong lands and grooves. An extremely attractive breechloading made by a good French maker. EW Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Galand Model: Breechloading Pistol Serial Number: 3916
Octagonal barrel signed on top flat "GALAND FABRICANT" (Trans: Galand Maker). Horizontally dovetailed front sight, buckhorn style rear, light floral engraving at breech. ...morePatent breech with lever under trigger guard that, when pulled forward, brings the barrel forward and allows the loading of a paper cartridge. Breechloading lever and trigger guard engraved with florals en suite with breech. Rear stepped lock, dolphin form hammer, and buttcap with pommel extension also engraved with florals. Ebony stock engraved with florals throughout. Screws also engraved with florals. CONDITION: Very good, retaining the majority of blue on barrel with consistent flaking to brown throughout. Ebony stock has a break through the wrist that shows evidence of an old repair and appears stable. Two screws on right side have been molested, one rather badly. Action, including breech loading, works appropriately when operated by hand. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with strong lands and grooves. An extremely attractive breechloading made by a good French maker. EW Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Galand Model: Breechloading Pistol Serial Number: 3916

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(A) EXQUISITE DELUXE CASED SET OF FRANZ ULRICH PERCUSSION PISTOLS WITH BOTH RIFLED AND SMOOTHBORE BA

Lot # 1130 (Sale Order: 130 of 385)      

Highly attractive pair of percussion pistols made by Franz Ulrich, the noted director of the Oberndorf arms factory (from which he was suspended in 1820 as a part of managerial irregularities) and the Armory of Ludwigsburg before being released from public service in 1823, at which point he opened his own shop in Stuttgart, at 57 Eberhardstr. Both barrels have browned Damascus twist barrels with dovetailed German nickel silver front sights, signed across top flat "F. Ulrich in Stuttgart". Rifled barrels with silver inlaid "F. Ulrich in Stuttgart". Smoothbore barrels with script "D" on bottoms of breeches and barrels, dots denoting barrel number (one and two dots), and truing strike. Rifled barrels also with dot numbers, truing strike; one with Belgian ELG proof. Barrels have another unidentified hallmark in brown. Hooked patent breeches with golden filled hallmarks including a "240" in oval and face (Medusa?) in diamond. Ulrich patent hammer safety. Locks retained by single screw. Lock plate engraved with "F. Ulrich", florals, and border engraving. Fish form hammers engraved throughout with Ulrich's sliding hammer catch safety. Trigger guards with folding spurs and acorn finial, long tang not quite reaching to butt cap. Single set triggers. Walnut stocks retained by a single key with ebony escutcheons, ebony forearm tips. Checkered at grip in attractive wave pattern. Flared butts with urn motif, left side with vacant silver shield with gold border trim. Cased in an attractive French fitted case with accessories comprising a small ebony funnel, aluminum box labelled "Ohl & Pflaster" (Trans: Oil and Patches), fire blued combination tool, sprue cutter with integral sprue cutter, horn powder flask, powder funnel with ivory screw stopper, loading rammer, and cleaning rod with jag. Three additional compartments, one empty, one with solitary lead ball. French Ulrich trade label in lid. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining virtually all of their finishes. Barrels with almost all of their browning with a couple light marks, one rifle barrel with a few nicks from rubbing in case. One horn escutcheon repaired and missing a small sliver of wood. Locks, hammer, guards with plenty of color some fading. Tangs more heavily faded, triggers essentially silver. Breeches retain much of their color. Stocks are excellent with a few minor marks in wood from handling. Both buttcaps with chip missing near buttcap decoration. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny; rifled bores with sharp well defined rifling. Mechanics are crisp. Case is fine with a few cracks and some rubbing through finish. Lining is excellent with some pressure in top lid from items. Accessories otherwise excellent; complete. Combination tool with plenty of fire blue and bullet mold with somewhat subdued case coloring still visible. An absolutely phenomenal set of pistols. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (Both) 9" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .45 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Franz Ulrich Model: Percussion Pistols Serial Number: NSN
CORRECTION: It has been brought to our attention that the Belgian proofed barrel has Ulrich's address in Stuttgart spelled as Suttgart, making it a likely Belgian replacement.

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(A) PAIR OF JOHN WITTON HOWDAH DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION PISTOLS WITH CASE.

Lot # 1131 (Sale Order: 131 of 385)      

Witton is recorded as working at 82 Broad Street between 1841 and 1859. This is a pair of classic Howdah pistols, popular among British officers in India who needed a large bore handgun capable of stopping a mad tiger in its tracks. Both pistols with browned Damascus barrels with hooked patent breeches and swivel ramrods. Undersides of barrels with British proofs. Stocks retained by a single key. Back action percussion locks with case colored hammers. Locks with acanthus engraving which extend up the cocks. Dolphin form hammers. Blued trigger guards with wriggle line border engraving and more acanthus, termination in an bulbous finial with single protrusion. Double triggers. Stocks checkered in point pattern through to case colored buttcap, which has trap. Contained in a wooden case with brass oval in top, lined in green baise, with Witton paper trade label in lid. Accessories comprise an Eley cap tin with caps, bullet mold with sprue cutter marked for 17 bore, screwdriver, nipple wrench, loading rammer, and bag flask. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining virtually all finish with just a few minor marks from handling throughout the ages. Barrels with some silvering towards muzzles. Hammers with plenty of case coloring left, locks faded. Buttcaps with vast majority of color, just starting to fade around edges. Wood is excellent, with some minor shrinkage leaving it slightly shy to metal in a few spots, with a few minor marks. Accessories are fine, bag flask spring is askew, and screwdriver has a very minor crack. Case is fine with some handling marks. An extremely attractive set. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (BOTH) 6 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .69 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) John Witton Model: (BOTH) Howdah Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
Witton is recorded as working at 82 Broad Street between 1841 and 1859. This is a pair of classic Howdah pistols, popular among British officers in India who needed a lar...morege bore handgun capable of stopping a mad tiger in its tracks. Both pistols with browned Damascus barrels with hooked patent breeches and swivel ramrods. Undersides of barrels with British proofs. Stocks retained by a single key. Back action percussion locks with case colored hammers. Locks with acanthus engraving which extend up the cocks. Dolphin form hammers. Blued trigger guards with wriggle line border engraving and more acanthus, termination in an bulbous finial with single protrusion. Double triggers. Stocks checkered in point pattern through to case colored buttcap, which has trap. Contained in a wooden case with brass oval in top, lined in green baise, with Witton paper trade label in lid. Accessories comprise an Eley cap tin with caps, bullet mold with sprue cutter marked for 17 bore, screwdriver, nipple wrench, loading rammer, and bag flask. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining virtually all finish with just a few minor marks from handling throughout the ages. Barrels with some silvering towards muzzles. Hammers with plenty of case coloring left, locks faded. Buttcaps with vast majority of color, just starting to fade around edges. Wood is excellent, with some minor shrinkage leaving it slightly shy to metal in a few spots, with a few minor marks. Accessories are fine, bag flask spring is askew, and screwdriver has a very minor crack. Case is fine with some handling marks. An extremely attractive set. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (BOTH) 6 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .69 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) John Witton Model: (BOTH) Howdah Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN

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(A) ELEGANT BAYONETED DOUBLE BARRELLED ENGLISH MUFF PISTOL.

Lot # 1132 (Sale Order: 132 of 385)      

Produced in the 1840's and finished in rich case colors. Stocked with finely checkered walut bag grips. Engraved with tight scrolls on breeches, hammers, side plates and trigger guard. Percussion ignition with half cock safeties and double triggers. 4" barrels with spring activated triangular bayonet measuring 5 inches at axis. .50 caliber smooth bores with bridles ramrod under barrels. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with most all vivid case colors remaining and having most all original lacquer in place. Action remains crisp and fully functioning. checkered bag grip is very fine with excellent checkering. The bores remain in near perfect condition. English proofs are found on bottom flats of both barrels. The superb condition of this bayoneted pistol could not be improved upon as it remains a time capsule of much earlier times. TDW Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .50 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: British Model: Bayoneted Muff Pistol Serial Number: NSN
Produced in the 1840's and finished in rich case colors. Stocked with finely checkered walut bag grips. Engraved with tight scrolls on breeches, hammers, side plates and ...moretrigger guard. Percussion ignition with half cock safeties and double triggers. 4" barrels with spring activated triangular bayonet measuring 5 inches at axis. .50 caliber smooth bores with bridles ramrod under barrels. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with most all vivid case colors remaining and having most all original lacquer in place. Action remains crisp and fully functioning. checkered bag grip is very fine with excellent checkering. The bores remain in near perfect condition. English proofs are found on bottom flats of both barrels. The superb condition of this bayoneted pistol could not be improved upon as it remains a time capsule of much earlier times. TDW Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .50 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: British Model: Bayoneted Muff Pistol Serial Number: NSN

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(A) SPRINGFIELD 1855 PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE WITH STOCK.

Lot # 1133 (Sale Order: 133 of 385)      

U.S. Model 1855 Pistol Carbine with detachable shoulder stock. .58 caliber percussion. Lockplate has Maynard type priming system. Marked in two lines "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" and "1855". 12" round barrel, with single brass barrel band and sling swivel. Blade front sight and fold down two leaf rear barrel sight. Walnut stock with brass furniture. Round brass grip cap with sling swivel. Swivel ramrod with concave button tip. Walnut detachable shoulder stock with brass buttplate marked "U.S." on top of heel. Brass mounting lug. Sling swivel mounted at toe of stock. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Pleasing mustard color patina on brass components. Moderate pitting on barrel. Lock and hammer are a grey/brown patina. Pistol stock is cracked on both sides at the wrist. Wood on detachable stock is excellent showing moderate wear. Action is tight. Bore is dark. -MKS- Accessories: Stock Barrel Length: 12" Caliber/Bore: .58 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1855 Pistol Carbine Serial Number: NSN
U.S. Model 1855 Pistol Carbine with detachable shoulder stock. .58 caliber percussion. Lockplate has Maynard type priming system. Marked in two lines "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD"...more and "1855". 12" round barrel, with single brass barrel band and sling swivel. Blade front sight and fold down two leaf rear barrel sight. Walnut stock with brass furniture. Round brass grip cap with sling swivel. Swivel ramrod with concave button tip. Walnut detachable shoulder stock with brass buttplate marked "U.S." on top of heel. Brass mounting lug. Sling swivel mounted at toe of stock. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Pleasing mustard color patina on brass components. Moderate pitting on barrel. Lock and hammer are a grey/brown patina. Pistol stock is cracked on both sides at the wrist. Wood on detachable stock is excellent showing moderate wear. Action is tight. Bore is dark. -MKS- Accessories: Stock Barrel Length: 12" Caliber/Bore: .58 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1855 Pistol Carbine Serial Number: NSN

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(A) CASED PAIR OF TIPPING .48 CALIBER PERCUSSION BELT PISTOLS.

Lot # 1134 (Sale Order: 134 of 385)      

Tipping is recorded as working in London between 1837 and 1840. Diminutive front sights and rear sight integral with frame. Light engraving at muzzles with "TIPPING LONDON" engraved on top barrel flats, swivel ramrods, belt hooks on left side, patent breeches, dolphin form hammers engraved with scroll, frames engraved en suite, checkered wood rips with vacant silver thumbpieces set in a smooth diamond escutcheon, folding triggers. Wood case with brass plaque in lid and accessories comprising a small wood handled screw driver, C & JW Hawksley powder flask, and wooden ramrod, which is possibly replaced but appropriately sized. CONDITION: Fine, with the majority of the original case colors having faded but some still in protected areas, such as the sides of the ramrod channel. Belt hook of (A) with some light fire bluing, most of which has faded to brown. Trigger has rubbed to white on the external side, internal with much fire bluing remaining. Pistol (B) with belt hook now white, trigger has flashes of fire bluing in external side, internal side rubbed to grey. Both sets of grips are very good, full sized, with some light handling marks. Screw driver is excellent, with a few minor marks from handling, powder flask is very good, no significant dents or seam separation, ramrod is very good, with minor marks. Case itself with scattered marks from age and handling but no cracks. A very attractive cased set of pistols that have not been tinkered with. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (BOTH) 3" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .48 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Tipping Model: (BOTH) Belt Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
Tipping is recorded as working in London between 1837 and 1840. Diminutive front sights and rear sight integral with frame. Light engraving at muzzles with "TIPPING LONDO...moreN" engraved on top barrel flats, swivel ramrods, belt hooks on left side, patent breeches, dolphin form hammers engraved with scroll, frames engraved en suite, checkered wood rips with vacant silver thumbpieces set in a smooth diamond escutcheon, folding triggers. Wood case with brass plaque in lid and accessories comprising a small wood handled screw driver, C & JW Hawksley powder flask, and wooden ramrod, which is possibly replaced but appropriately sized. CONDITION: Fine, with the majority of the original case colors having faded but some still in protected areas, such as the sides of the ramrod channel. Belt hook of (A) with some light fire bluing, most of which has faded to brown. Trigger has rubbed to white on the external side, internal with much fire bluing remaining. Pistol (B) with belt hook now white, trigger has flashes of fire bluing in external side, internal side rubbed to grey. Both sets of grips are very good, full sized, with some light handling marks. Screw driver is excellent, with a few minor marks from handling, powder flask is very good, no significant dents or seam separation, ramrod is very good, with minor marks. Case itself with scattered marks from age and handling but no cracks. A very attractive cased set of pistols that have not been tinkered with. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (BOTH) 3" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .48 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Tipping Model: (BOTH) Belt Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN

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(A) MARIETTE SUPERIMPOSED .45 CALIBER PERCUSSION PISTOL.

Lot # 1135 (Sale Order: 135 of 385)      

Manufactured from 1840 through 1860 time frame. Double action, ring trigger with bar hammer action. Superimposed removable .45 caliber barrels fitted to a slender steel frame with ebony bag grip. Frame is ornately engraved in tight scrolls and trigger is engraved in vines. Barrels are vividly Damascus pattern finished. Smooth ebony grip without ornamentation. Top of frame is marked "MARIETTE BREVETE". CONDITION: Very good with frame remaining in the white. Grip is very fine with no chips, cracks, or material loss. Barrels are fine with vivid Damascus pattern. Action operates smoothly and properly. TDW Barrel Length: 2 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Mariette Model: Superimposed Pistol Serial Number: NSN
Manufactured from 1840 through 1860 time frame. Double action, ring trigger with bar hammer action. Superimposed removable .45 caliber barrels fitted to a slender steel f...morerame with ebony bag grip. Frame is ornately engraved in tight scrolls and trigger is engraved in vines. Barrels are vividly Damascus pattern finished. Smooth ebony grip without ornamentation. Top of frame is marked "MARIETTE BREVETE". CONDITION: Very good with frame remaining in the white. Grip is very fine with no chips, cracks, or material loss. Barrels are fine with vivid Damascus pattern. Action operates smoothly and properly. TDW Barrel Length: 2 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Mariette Model: Superimposed Pistol Serial Number: NSN

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(A) LINCOLN PATTERN PHILADELPHIA DERINGER PERCUSSION PISTOL.

Lot # 1136 (Sale Order: 136 of 385)      

The Lincoln pattern Deringer pistol, made famous by John Wilkes Booth during the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln has always been a desired addition to any American arms collection. Measuring 5 - 13/16" overall,and being of .41 caliber and of percussion ignition. For photos of a nearly identical pistol, used to kill Abraham Lincoln, see pages 36-37 in Volume I of "The Deringer in America: The Percussion Period" by R.L. Wilson and L.D. Eberhart. Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, using a pistol of this size and make, on April 14, 1865 while at Ford's Theater. Pistol features a rounded rifled steel barrel with top flat, patent breech inlaid with two German silver bands and marked "DERINGER/PHILADELA". Diminutive sights. Back action percussion lock engraved with scrolls and stamped "DERINGER/PHILADELA". Walnut stock of familiar form with engraved German silver furniture and checkered panels around grip. CONDITION: Good, barrel and lock have turned and even silver patina. Stock has crack at butt a minor crack at toe. Checkering shows some wear. Mounts are fine with left wedge escutcheon missing. Action operates properly. Bore is dark with visible rifling. TDW Barrel Length: 2 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .41 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Philadelphia Model: Lincoln Deringer Serial Number: NSN
The Lincoln pattern Deringer pistol, made famous by John Wilkes Booth during the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln has always been a desired addition to any Amer...moreican arms collection. Measuring 5 - 13/16" overall,and being of .41 caliber and of percussion ignition. For photos of a nearly identical pistol, used to kill Abraham Lincoln, see pages 36-37 in Volume I of "The Deringer in America: The Percussion Period" by R.L. Wilson and L.D. Eberhart. Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, using a pistol of this size and make, on April 14, 1865 while at Ford's Theater. Pistol features a rounded rifled steel barrel with top flat, patent breech inlaid with two German silver bands and marked "DERINGER/PHILADELA". Diminutive sights. Back action percussion lock engraved with scrolls and stamped "DERINGER/PHILADELA". Walnut stock of familiar form with engraved German silver furniture and checkered panels around grip. CONDITION: Good, barrel and lock have turned and even silver patina. Stock has crack at butt a minor crack at toe. Checkering shows some wear. Mounts are fine with left wedge escutcheon missing. Action operates properly. Bore is dark with visible rifling. TDW Barrel Length: 2 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .41 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Philadelphia Model: Lincoln Deringer Serial Number: NSN

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(A) PAIR OF PEACOCK LONDON MUFFS .50 PERCUSSION PISTOLS WITH CASE.

Lot # 1137 (Sale Order: 137 of 385)      

Peacock is recorded as working in London circa 1820-1830 at Duke Street. Octagonal case colored barrels with very light border engraving at muzzle. Diminutive front sights, rear sight integral with frame. Swivel ramrods with dual heads. Dolphin form hammers. Platinum blowout plugs. Engraved frames and trigger guards with scrolls and light florals; barrels lightly engraved at breech, with flats at 12 and 9 o'clock. English push on safeties. Checkered walnut bag grips with vacant silver thumbpieces. Accompanied by what appears to be their original case with a Lang's Gun and Pistol Repository paper label in lid. Lined in green felt with accessories comprising a Dixon and Sons powder flask, bullet mold with sprue cutter, and ramrod with threaded tip for different attachments. CONDITION: Fine, retaining the vast majority of their finish; both pistols have scattered pitting on the frame with Pistol (B) having more on the left side of frame and pistol (A) having more towards top of frame. Pistol (A) has lost color on most of the 5 o'clock barrel flat, which also has pitting toward muzzle. Pistol (B) has lost color in the same area but is devoid of any pitting. Pistol (B) has had its hammer replaced and broken at the cock and epoxied back together. Grips are attractive and full sized with some scattered handling marks. Bullet mold is essentially gunmetal grey with scattered oxidation. Ramrod is very good with scattered marks from handling and use. Powder flask has considerable rubbing to its copper finish but still has plenty of fire bluing on spring. An attractive pair of muff pistols with much condition. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (BOTH) 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .50 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Peacock Model: (BOTH) Muff Pistol Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
Peacock is recorded as working in London circa 1820-1830 at Duke Street. Octagonal case colored barrels with very light border engraving at muzzle. Diminutive front sight...mores, rear sight integral with frame. Swivel ramrods with dual heads. Dolphin form hammers. Platinum blowout plugs. Engraved frames and trigger guards with scrolls and light florals; barrels lightly engraved at breech, with flats at 12 and 9 o'clock. English push on safeties. Checkered walnut bag grips with vacant silver thumbpieces. Accompanied by what appears to be their original case with a Lang's Gun and Pistol Repository paper label in lid. Lined in green felt with accessories comprising a Dixon and Sons powder flask, bullet mold with sprue cutter, and ramrod with threaded tip for different attachments. CONDITION: Fine, retaining the vast majority of their finish; both pistols have scattered pitting on the frame with Pistol (B) having more on the left side of frame and pistol (A) having more towards top of frame. Pistol (A) has lost color on most of the 5 o'clock barrel flat, which also has pitting toward muzzle. Pistol (B) has lost color in the same area but is devoid of any pitting. Pistol (B) has had its hammer replaced and broken at the cock and epoxied back together. Grips are attractive and full sized with some scattered handling marks. Bullet mold is essentially gunmetal grey with scattered oxidation. Ramrod is very good with scattered marks from handling and use. Powder flask has considerable rubbing to its copper finish but still has plenty of fire bluing on spring. An attractive pair of muff pistols with much condition. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (BOTH) 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .50 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Peacock Model: (BOTH) Muff Pistol Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN

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(A) PAIR OF DANISH KAMMERLADER BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CAVALRY PISTOLS.

Lot # 1138 (Sale Order: 138 of 385)      

Based on the Loebnitz system, primarily used in rifles used by the Norwegian military until they were either converted, scrapped, or replaced by cartridge rifles. German nickel silver blade front sights dovetailed in horizontally to the top flat of octagonal barrels. Like other Kammerladers, breech controlled by a crank on the right side which forces breech open and allows loading. Notch rear sight on scalloped out section of tang. Underhammer system with notch on hammer which catches on spring mounted on bottom of trigger guard. Bag grips checkered in two panels of point pattern checkering. Interestingly, at bottom on tangs is "1" and "2", indicating the pistols were manufactured as a pair. CONDITION: Very good. Metal is essentially dove grey with some old oxidation, action and trigger guard with some very light traces of case colors. Wood is very good, with some scattered marks from handling and operation, some loss of finish to high edges. Checkering is sharp. Bores are very good with strong rifling and some light black powder abrasion. Actions work appropriately when operated by hand. A neat pair of rarely seen pistols, as Kammerladers are primarily found as rifles. This is the only pair known to exist. EW Barrel Length: (Both) 7" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .60 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Danish Model: (Both) 1841 Kammerlader Cavalry Pistols Serial Number: (Both) NSN
Based on the Loebnitz system, primarily used in rifles used by the Norwegian military until they were either converted, scrapped, or replaced by cartridge rifles. German ...morenickel silver blade front sights dovetailed in horizontally to the top flat of octagonal barrels. Like other Kammerladers, breech controlled by a crank on the right side which forces breech open and allows loading. Notch rear sight on scalloped out section of tang. Underhammer system with notch on hammer which catches on spring mounted on bottom of trigger guard. Bag grips checkered in two panels of point pattern checkering. Interestingly, at bottom on tangs is "1" and "2", indicating the pistols were manufactured as a pair. CONDITION: Very good. Metal is essentially dove grey with some old oxidation, action and trigger guard with some very light traces of case colors. Wood is very good, with some scattered marks from handling and operation, some loss of finish to high edges. Checkering is sharp. Bores are very good with strong rifling and some light black powder abrasion. Actions work appropriately when operated by hand. A neat pair of rarely seen pistols, as Kammerladers are primarily found as rifles. This is the only pair known to exist. EW Barrel Length: (Both) 7" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .60 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Danish Model: (Both) 1841 Kammerlader Cavalry Pistols Serial Number: (Both) NSN

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(A) ATTRACTIVE PAIR OF BENJAMIN COGSWELL RETAILED PERCUSSION BELT PISTOLS IN RETAILER CASE.

Lot # 1139 (Sale Order: 139 of 385)      

Made between 1842 and 1857, when Benjamin Cogswell was the proprietor at 224 Strand, not yet having formed Cogswell and Harrison, and advertised himself as the successor to Edward Benton. Matching pair of belt pistols with diminutive front sights, integral rear sights, case colored barrels, brass frames and ramrod channels, captive ramrods, steel trigger guard, walnut stocks with vacant German nickel silver thumbpieces, and fire blued belt hooks. Checkering runs flush with frames to near bottom of grips where they terminate in a gently curving wave. Buttcaps with traps. Matching "492" where tang ends. Swivel captured ramrods. Frames and dolphin form hammers lightly engraved with florals. Trigger guard engraved with single floral. British view and proof marks for blackpowder visible on bottom left flat, view mark on frame and black powder proof on barrel. Patent breeches. Accompanied by case with vacant brass plaque in top and accessories comprising a bullet mold with sprue cutter, correctly marked "32" for .54 bore, wooden handled nipple wrench, Eley marked cap tin, bag flask marked "Dixon and Sons" on spout, nipple wrench, and unmarked bag flask with repousse florals on both sides. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain much of their case coloring but with consistent old oxidation throughout. Trigger guards with largely faded case colors, good evidence still visible. Brass is excellent. Stocks are very good with some minor abrasion. Buttcaps with much of their case coloring. Stocks are each missing one extremely minor chip on right side where they meet frame. Actions work appropriately when operated by hand, bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Belt hooks with some dulling and loss of bluing at high points. Case is very good with a few areas of rubbing to baize, resulting in some thinning. Bag flasks are good with some minor denting. Cap tin essentially tin with some finish on cylinder body. Nipple wrench very good with some minor bruises. Paper label in lid very good with some staining. A nice pair of belt pistols from before Cogswell and Harrison partnered. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (Both) 4" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .54 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (Both) Benjamin Cogswell Model: (Both) Belt Pistols Serial Number: (Both) 492
Made between 1842 and 1857, when Benjamin Cogswell was the proprietor at 224 Strand, not yet having formed Cogswell and Harrison, and advertised himself as the successor ...moreto Edward Benton. Matching pair of belt pistols with diminutive front sights, integral rear sights, case colored barrels, brass frames and ramrod channels, captive ramrods, steel trigger guard, walnut stocks with vacant German nickel silver thumbpieces, and fire blued belt hooks. Checkering runs flush with frames to near bottom of grips where they terminate in a gently curving wave. Buttcaps with traps. Matching "492" where tang ends. Swivel captured ramrods. Frames and dolphin form hammers lightly engraved with florals. Trigger guard engraved with single floral. British view and proof marks for blackpowder visible on bottom left flat, view mark on frame and black powder proof on barrel. Patent breeches. Accompanied by case with vacant brass plaque in top and accessories comprising a bullet mold with sprue cutter, correctly marked "32" for .54 bore, wooden handled nipple wrench, Eley marked cap tin, bag flask marked "Dixon and Sons" on spout, nipple wrench, and unmarked bag flask with repousse florals on both sides. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain much of their case coloring but with consistent old oxidation throughout. Trigger guards with largely faded case colors, good evidence still visible. Brass is excellent. Stocks are very good with some minor abrasion. Buttcaps with much of their case coloring. Stocks are each missing one extremely minor chip on right side where they meet frame. Actions work appropriately when operated by hand, bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Belt hooks with some dulling and loss of bluing at high points. Case is very good with a few areas of rubbing to baize, resulting in some thinning. Bag flasks are good with some minor denting. Cap tin essentially tin with some finish on cylinder body. Nipple wrench very good with some minor bruises. Paper label in lid very good with some staining. A nice pair of belt pistols from before Cogswell and Harrison partnered. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (Both) 4" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .54 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (Both) Benjamin Cogswell Model: (Both) Belt Pistols Serial Number: (Both) 492

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(A) CASED PAIR OF BELGIAN BOXLOCK PERCUSSION PISTOLS, RETAILED BY CLAUDIN.

Lot # 1140 (Sale Order: 140 of 385)      

Twist off rifled Damascus barrels marked with "R" near breeches. Patent breeches with Belgian proofs and scalloped breeches near nipples, serial numbers on bottom. No front sights, rear sights integral with frames. Frames engraved with scroll, folding triggers. Ebony stocks with florals at actions, fluted. Buttcaps engraved. Cased in a dark wood box with brass plaque on lid with "C D". Red felt lining with "Fd Claudin a Paris" in lid. Accessories comprise bullet mold with integral sprue cutter and nipple wrench, loading tool, and lid for a not present wooden jar. Two compartments with lead balls, one pull broken. CONDITION: Very good with some marks from handling and operation. Some minor age related spotting across both guns. Both guns have been cleaned, leaving numbers on bottom of breeches somewhat faded. Actions work appropriately when operated by hand, bores are good, with even oxidation and strong rifling. Case is very good, with some rubbing to lining. Accessories fine, bullet mold with some old oxidation and age related spotting. A nice cased set. EW Barrel Length: (BOTH) 2" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .50 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Claudin Model: (BOTH) Muff Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
Twist off rifled Damascus barrels marked with "R" near breeches. Patent breeches with Belgian proofs and scalloped breeches near nipples, serial numbers on bottom. No fro...morent sights, rear sights integral with frames. Frames engraved with scroll, folding triggers. Ebony stocks with florals at actions, fluted. Buttcaps engraved. Cased in a dark wood box with brass plaque on lid with "C D". Red felt lining with "Fd Claudin a Paris" in lid. Accessories comprise bullet mold with integral sprue cutter and nipple wrench, loading tool, and lid for a not present wooden jar. Two compartments with lead balls, one pull broken. CONDITION: Very good with some marks from handling and operation. Some minor age related spotting across both guns. Both guns have been cleaned, leaving numbers on bottom of breeches somewhat faded. Actions work appropriately when operated by hand, bores are good, with even oxidation and strong rifling. Case is very good, with some rubbing to lining. Accessories fine, bullet mold with some old oxidation and age related spotting. A nice cased set. EW Barrel Length: (BOTH) 2" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .50 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Claudin Model: (BOTH) Muff Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN

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(A) RARE & FINE CIVIL WAR BUTTERFIELD ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Lot # 1141 (Sale Order: 141 of 385)      

Manufactured 1861-1862. Butterfield Army, serial number 217. This is a very nice example of the five shot .41 caliber brass frame secondary Army revolver, difficult to find in such fine, complete, functional condition. This gun conforms to other noted early examples marked on top strap in three lines "BUTTERFIELD'S / PATENT DEC 11.1855 / PHILADA". There were only about 640 of these revolvers made. Using a unique disk priming mechanism fed by a tube from bottom of frame forward of trigger guard. CONDITION: Very good and complete with action operating properly. Barrel and cylinder are void of finish and retain light period pitting. Frame is a mellow mustard patina. Grips have repairs at both toes. Rare to find in any condition and accepted as a secondary martial pistol of the Civil War. TDW Barrel Length: 7" Caliber/Bore: .41 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Butterfield Model: Army Serial Number: 217
Manufactured 1861-1862. Butterfield Army, serial number 217. This is a very nice example of the five shot .41 caliber brass frame secondary Army revolver, difficult to fi...morend in such fine, complete, functional condition. This gun conforms to other noted early examples marked on top strap in three lines "BUTTERFIELD'S / PATENT DEC 11.1855 / PHILADA". There were only about 640 of these revolvers made. Using a unique disk priming mechanism fed by a tube from bottom of frame forward of trigger guard. CONDITION: Very good and complete with action operating properly. Barrel and cylinder are void of finish and retain light period pitting. Frame is a mellow mustard patina. Grips have repairs at both toes. Rare to find in any condition and accepted as a secondary martial pistol of the Civil War. TDW Barrel Length: 7" Caliber/Bore: .41 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Butterfield Model: Army Serial Number: 217

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(A) ENGRAVED COLT 1851 NAVY .36 CALIBER PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS.

Lot # 1142 (Sale Order: 142 of 385)      

1863 vintage Fourth Model 1851 Navy revolver. Blue with case hardened frame, lever, and hammer. Factory engraved in typical Gustave Young tradition featuring foliate scrolls. Wolf's head motif on hammer. Gothic birds head on barrel lug. Banner on left barrel lug with inscription "UNITED WE STAND" right barrel lug has banner with inscription "DIVIDED WE FALL". Matching serial number 169624 on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, and barrel wedge. One piece ivory grips with carved Eagle and shield. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Entire revolver is a pleasing brown patina with scattered traces of original blue. Missing 1/8" x 3/8" inch section of ivory located at the heel on both sides of grip. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is fine with modest abrasion. Overall a very colorful and attractive Civil War era revolver. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial Number: 169624
1863 vintage Fourth Model 1851 Navy revolver. Blue with case hardened frame, lever, and hammer. Factory engraved in typical Gustave Young tradition featuring foliate scro...morells. Wolf's head motif on hammer. Gothic birds head on barrel lug. Banner on left barrel lug with inscription "UNITED WE STAND" right barrel lug has banner with inscription "DIVIDED WE FALL". Matching serial number 169624 on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, and barrel wedge. One piece ivory grips with carved Eagle and shield. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Entire revolver is a pleasing brown patina with scattered traces of original blue. Missing 1/8" x 3/8" inch section of ivory located at the heel on both sides of grip. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is fine with modest abrasion. Overall a very colorful and attractive Civil War era revolver. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial Number: 169624

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(A) RARE MARTIALLY MARKED (U.S. NAVY) COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Lot # 1143 (Sale Order: 143 of 385)      

Early Model 1851 Navy-Navy serial number 61091 manufactured in 1856. This rare U.S. Navy issued revolver has all the features of the early Navy issued guns. London type iron backstrap and large loop London type iron triggerguard. One-piece oil finished walnut grips with the butt stamped "G*W*R*" with letter "I" above the inspection stamp. It is believed the letter "I" represents "Inspector" while the "G*W*R*" is for Navy Commander and inspector George W. Rodgers. The five point star after each initial rather than periods is also characteristic of these early guns. The butt of the iron backstrap is marked "U*S*N*". An anchor is stamped on the top barrel flat between the barrel address and the forcing cone. Serial number 61091 is observed on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, loading lever, and the barrel wedge. Sub-inspection letter "T" present on left side bottom of barrel lug. Letter "G" stamped on left side front of trigger bow, and number "2" stamped on left side rear of trigger bow. Letter "T" is stamped on top of backstrap at base of hammer. CONDITION: Excellent plus with 90+% original thinning blue on barrel and cylinder. Very strong W.L. Ormsby roll die Naval battle scene present on cylinder. 80-90% original blue remaining on trigger guard and backstrap. Soft fading case color on frame and hammer. Traces of case color on loading lever. Nice unmolested screws. Grips are excellent with strong inspection stamps showing modest wear. Bore is excellent with light abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a remarkable high condition U.S. Navy issued 1851 Navy that would be hard to improve on. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial Number: 61091
Early Model 1851 Navy-Navy serial number 61091 manufactured in 1856. This rare U.S. Navy issued revolver has all the features of the early Navy issued guns. London type i...moreron backstrap and large loop London type iron triggerguard. One-piece oil finished walnut grips with the butt stamped "G*W*R*" with letter "I" above the inspection stamp. It is believed the letter "I" represents "Inspector" while the "G*W*R*" is for Navy Commander and inspector George W. Rodgers. The five point star after each initial rather than periods is also characteristic of these early guns. The butt of the iron backstrap is marked "U*S*N*". An anchor is stamped on the top barrel flat between the barrel address and the forcing cone. Serial number 61091 is observed on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, loading lever, and the barrel wedge. Sub-inspection letter "T" present on left side bottom of barrel lug. Letter "G" stamped on left side front of trigger bow, and number "2" stamped on left side rear of trigger bow. Letter "T" is stamped on top of backstrap at base of hammer. CONDITION: Excellent plus with 90+% original thinning blue on barrel and cylinder. Very strong W.L. Ormsby roll die Naval battle scene present on cylinder. 80-90% original blue remaining on trigger guard and backstrap. Soft fading case color on frame and hammer. Traces of case color on loading lever. Nice unmolested screws. Grips are excellent with strong inspection stamps showing modest wear. Bore is excellent with light abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a remarkable high condition U.S. Navy issued 1851 Navy that would be hard to improve on. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial Number: 61091

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(A) CASED PAIR OF LONDON COLTS 3RD MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVERS.

Lot # 1144 (Sale Order: 144 of 385)      

Serial numbers 206 and 601. A pair out of approximately 700 3rd Model Dragoons that were assembled and finished in London during 1853. Blue with case hardened frames, loading levers, and hammers. Silver plated brass back straps and trigger guards. 7-1/2" barrels marked one line "-ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY-" . 44 caliber percussion. One-piece varnished walnut grips. British proof marks located on barrel lugs, and rear of cylinders, at each nipple. Both revolvers have matching serial numbers; 206 and 601, located on the barrels, frames, trigger guards, backstraps, loading levers, cylinders, and barrel wedges. Housed in a deluxe English oak partition style case with brass edge protectors, sliding brass latches, and fold down brass ring/handle on lid. Green baize interior with label titled "DIRECTIONS FOR LOADING COLT'S PISTOLS" Accessories include a two cavity, brass .44 caliber bullet mold, marked "Colt's Patent". and an English style powder flask marked "JAMES DIXON & SON'S SHEFFIELD". A reproduction L-shaped combination screwdriver / nipple wrench, a pewter oil bottle, and a tin of Eley percussion caps. CONDITION: Revolver 601 is very fine overall showing a blue/brown patina overall with traces of original blue. Faint cylinder scene. Approximately 70% original silver plating on trigger guard and backstrap. Action is tight and crisp.Bore is dark. Grips are excellent with added finish, showing moderate wear. Revolver 206 is excellent showing approximately 50% bright original blue on the barrel. Traces of fading case colors on frame, lever, and hammer. Approximately 30% original silver plating on trigger guard and backstrap. Strong cylinder scene and strong "MODEL U.S.M.R. COLT'S PATENT" marking. Added finish to grips showing moderate wear. Bore is excellent and bright. Action is tight and crisp. Case is very good showing moderate wear with scattered dings and scratches. Interior is sound however, soiled showing fairly heavy wear. Accessories are good showing fairly heavy use. Overall an appealing classic London double casing. -MKS- Accessories: Case with accessories Barrel Length: (Both) 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (Both) Colt Model: (Both) 3rd. Model Dragoon Serial Number: (A) 206 (B) 601
Serial numbers 206 and 601. A pair out of approximately 700 3rd Model Dragoons that were assembled and finished in London during 1853. Blue with case hardened frames, loa...moreding levers, and hammers. Silver plated brass back straps and trigger guards. 7-1/2" barrels marked one line "-ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY-" . 44 caliber percussion. One-piece varnished walnut grips. British proof marks located on barrel lugs, and rear of cylinders, at each nipple. Both revolvers have matching serial numbers; 206 and 601, located on the barrels, frames, trigger guards, backstraps, loading levers, cylinders, and barrel wedges. Housed in a deluxe English oak partition style case with brass edge protectors, sliding brass latches, and fold down brass ring/handle on lid. Green baize interior with label titled "DIRECTIONS FOR LOADING COLT'S PISTOLS" Accessories include a two cavity, brass .44 caliber bullet mold, marked "Colt's Patent". and an English style powder flask marked "JAMES DIXON & SON'S SHEFFIELD". A reproduction L-shaped combination screwdriver / nipple wrench, a pewter oil bottle, and a tin of Eley percussion caps. CONDITION: Revolver 601 is very fine overall showing a blue/brown patina overall with traces of original blue. Faint cylinder scene. Approximately 70% original silver plating on trigger guard and backstrap. Action is tight and crisp.Bore is dark. Grips are excellent with added finish, showing moderate wear. Revolver 206 is excellent showing approximately 50% bright original blue on the barrel. Traces of fading case colors on frame, lever, and hammer. Approximately 30% original silver plating on trigger guard and backstrap. Strong cylinder scene and strong "MODEL U.S.M.R. COLT'S PATENT" marking. Added finish to grips showing moderate wear. Bore is excellent and bright. Action is tight and crisp. Case is very good showing moderate wear with scattered dings and scratches. Interior is sound however, soiled showing fairly heavy wear. Accessories are good showing fairly heavy use. Overall an appealing classic London double casing. -MKS- Accessories: Case with accessories Barrel Length: (Both) 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (Both) Colt Model: (Both) 3rd. Model Dragoon Serial Number: (A) 206 (B) 601

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(A) RARE MODEL NO. 1 COLT POCKET "BABY" PATERSON REVOLVER, CASED WITH ACCESSORIES

Lot # 1145 (Sale Order: 145 of 385)      

In the words of the renowned late Colt authority and collector James E. Serven, "The first arms of Samuel Colt, produced but a short time at Paterson New Jersey, are of exceptional interest to collectors. For the American collector the words "Paterson Colt" seem to have special charm. These were the first successful revolving-cylinder repeating pistols and, together with the unusual enthusiasm of their bold inventor, they have gained a memorable place in American history". Being offered is a rare Pocket Model No. 1 or "Baby" Paterson revolver, serial number 110. Manufactured by Colt in Paterson, New Jersey during 1837-1838 with a total production of approximately 500. Serial number 110 has been observed on the barrel, back of cylinder arbor, breech of primary cylinder, and spare cylinder. Octagon barrel measures 2 - 9/16" (commonly referred to as a 2 - 1/2" barrel) marked in script on top flat "PATENT ARMS M'G CO. PATERSON N.J.-COLTS PT." Barrel has two inlaid silver bands located at the breech, one forward of the lug, on bottom of barrel, and one at the muzzle, for a total of four barrel bands. German silver blade front sight with "V" notch on hammer for sighting. Chambered in .28 caliber percussion with a five shot cylinder. Cylinder has a roll die centaur scene with a four horse-head cartouche marked "COLT". Cylinder is rounded at the breech and has inlaid silver bands located two places. Frame has two silver bands located on recoil shield. Square, flat butt with one piece varnished walnut grips. Blued with silver plated iron frame. Backstrap has a German silver escutcheon with scalloped corners, hand engraved with initials "MH". Housed in the correct varnished walnut case with beveled lid, and burgundy velvet interior. Complete with original accessories including spare blued cylinder marked "110", blued single cavity bullet mold with turned walnut handles, copper and brass powder/ball flask marked "91"on each half with address "-PATENT ARMS M'G CO. PATERSON N.J.-COLTS PT.-". Capper with Rampant Colt motif marked "74" on inside of lid and base, blued combination tool, and cleaning rod with turned walnut handle. CONDITION: Fine overall with approximately 50-60% thinning blue on the barrel and cylinder. Approximately 25% original silver on frame. Balance of revolver is a grey/brown patina with scattered light freckling. Grips are excellent showing light wear with reconditioned surface. Nearly all the cylinder scene is visible. Action functions properly, being tight and crisp. Bore is very fine with modest abrasion and strong rifling. Case is excellent with 80-90% original varnish showing moderate wear and scattered light scratches. Interior is faded yet sound and complete. Bullet mold is excellent with 40-50% original bright blue. Combination tool is excellent showing traces of original finish. Capper is excellent with pleasing mustard patina. Combination powder/ball flask is excellent plus, showing approximately 70% original finish. Overall a most desirable and rare cased set. -MKS- Accessories: Case with accessories Barrel Length: 2 - 9/16" Caliber/Bore: .28 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: No. 1 Pocket "Baby" Paterson Paperwork: Past auction description Serial Number: 110
In the words of the renowned late Colt authority and collector James E. Serven, "The first arms of Samuel Colt, produced but a short time at Paterson New Jersey, are of e...morexceptional interest to collectors. For the American collector the words "Paterson Colt" seem to have special charm. These were the first successful revolving-cylinder repeating pistols and, together with the unusual enthusiasm of their bold inventor, they have gained a memorable place in American history". Being offered is a rare Pocket Model No. 1 or "Baby" Paterson revolver, serial number 110. Manufactured by Colt in Paterson, New Jersey during 1837-1838 with a total production of approximately 500. Serial number 110 has been observed on the barrel, back of cylinder arbor, breech of primary cylinder, and spare cylinder. Octagon barrel measures 2 - 9/16" (commonly referred to as a 2 - 1/2" barrel) marked in script on top flat "PATENT ARMS M'G CO. PATERSON N.J.-COLTS PT." Barrel has two inlaid silver bands located at the breech, one forward of the lug, on bottom of barrel, and one at the muzzle, for a total of four barrel bands. German silver blade front sight with "V" notch on hammer for sighting. Chambered in .28 caliber percussion with a five shot cylinder. Cylinder has a roll die centaur scene with a four horse-head cartouche marked "COLT". Cylinder is rounded at the breech and has inlaid silver bands located two places. Frame has two silver bands located on recoil shield. Square, flat butt with one piece varnished walnut grips. Blued with silver plated iron frame. Backstrap has a German silver escutcheon with scalloped corners, hand engraved with initials "MH". Housed in the correct varnished walnut case with beveled lid, and burgundy velvet interior. Complete with original accessories including spare blued cylinder marked "110", blued single cavity bullet mold with turned walnut handles, copper and brass powder/ball flask marked "91"on each half with address "-PATENT ARMS M'G CO. PATERSON N.J.-COLTS PT.-". Capper with Rampant Colt motif marked "74" on inside of lid and base, blued combination tool, and cleaning rod with turned walnut handle. CONDITION: Fine overall with approximately 50-60% thinning blue on the barrel and cylinder. Approximately 25% original silver on frame. Balance of revolver is a grey/brown patina with scattered light freckling. Grips are excellent showing light wear with reconditioned surface. Nearly all the cylinder scene is visible. Action functions properly, being tight and crisp. Bore is very fine with modest abrasion and strong rifling. Case is excellent with 80-90% original varnish showing moderate wear and scattered light scratches. Interior is faded yet sound and complete. Bullet mold is excellent with 40-50% original bright blue. Combination tool is excellent showing traces of original finish. Capper is excellent with pleasing mustard patina. Combination powder/ball flask is excellent plus, showing approximately 70% original finish. Overall a most desirable and rare cased set. -MKS- Accessories: Case with accessories Barrel Length: 2 - 9/16" Caliber/Bore: .28 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: No. 1 Pocket "Baby" Paterson Paperwork: Past auction description Serial Number: 110

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(A) VERY FINE COLT 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER.

Lot # 1147 (Sale Order: 146 of 385)      

1866 vintage Model 1860 Army revolver, serial number 157957. Rebated cylinder. One line barrel address marked "-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-". Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, and barrel wedge. One piece ivory grips. Blue with case hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever. Comes with a period russet leather holster with flap and suede lined interior. CONDITION: Excellent with approximately 85% original bright blue on barrel. Strong naval battle scene on cylinder retaining approximately 75% original blue. Traces of case color on frame. Hammer mostly grey patina. One piece ivories fit well, showing some shrinkage at forestrap and backstrap. Bore is fine, showing light abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. Holster leather is soft and pliable. Overall a most attractive rig. -MKS- Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial Number: 157957
1866 vintage Model 1860 Army revolver, serial number 157957. Rebated cylinder. One line barrel address marked "-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-". Matching s...moreerial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, and barrel wedge. One piece ivory grips. Blue with case hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever. Comes with a period russet leather holster with flap and suede lined interior. CONDITION: Excellent with approximately 85% original bright blue on barrel. Strong naval battle scene on cylinder retaining approximately 75% original blue. Traces of case color on frame. Hammer mostly grey patina. One piece ivories fit well, showing some shrinkage at forestrap and backstrap. Bore is fine, showing light abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. Holster leather is soft and pliable. Overall a most attractive rig. -MKS- Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial Number: 157957

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(A) ADAMS PATENT DOUBLE ACTION .450 CALIBER REVOLVER WITH JOHN PRATT RETAILER CASE.

Lot # 1148 (Sale Order: 147 of 385)      

Manufactured 1860's and commercially retailed by John Pratt, Princes Street, Edinburgh. Blue finish with 5 - 3/4" octagon .450 diameter bore. Six shot cylinder with single and double action operation. Adams side mounted loading lever and fitted with checkered walnut grips. Marked on right side of frame "B9077 ADAMS PATENT No. 24748.R.". Lower barrel extension marked LAC under crown. Drift adjustable front sight with fixed rear sight. Housed in English oak case with brass dual cavity mold with provision for round and conical projectiles with tail for wad. Cleaning rod, turnscrew, and James Dixon marked copper bag pattern flask. Interior is lined with greenwool. John Pratt label is posted on interior of lid. CONDITION: Excellent with over 90% factory blue finish remaining. Action operates properly as does safety. Grips are excellent with several small checkering points being chipped. Bore is excellent as well. Bag flask is very fine with original finish and properly working mold is slightly distressed and sprue cutter is mottled patina. Turnscrew and rod are very fine. Case is very good with lining wear at contact points on interior. All partitions are solid. TDW Accessories: Case with accessories Barrel Length: 5 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .450 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Adams Model: Double Action Serial Number: 24748R
Manufactured 1860's and commercially retailed by John Pratt, Princes Street, Edinburgh. Blue finish with 5 - 3/4" octagon .450 diameter bore. Six shot cylinder with singl...moree and double action operation. Adams side mounted loading lever and fitted with checkered walnut grips. Marked on right side of frame "B9077 ADAMS PATENT No. 24748.R.". Lower barrel extension marked LAC under crown. Drift adjustable front sight with fixed rear sight. Housed in English oak case with brass dual cavity mold with provision for round and conical projectiles with tail for wad. Cleaning rod, turnscrew, and James Dixon marked copper bag pattern flask. Interior is lined with greenwool. John Pratt label is posted on interior of lid. CONDITION: Excellent with over 90% factory blue finish remaining. Action operates properly as does safety. Grips are excellent with several small checkering points being chipped. Bore is excellent as well. Bag flask is very fine with original finish and properly working mold is slightly distressed and sprue cutter is mottled patina. Turnscrew and rod are very fine. Case is very good with lining wear at contact points on interior. All partitions are solid. TDW Accessories: Case with accessories Barrel Length: 5 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .450 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Adams Model: Double Action Serial Number: 24748R

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(A) COLT POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER "MYSTERY GUN".

Lot # 1149 (Sale Order: 148 of 385)      

Is this an unknown Colt Model 1849 Pocket with a 6-shot rebated cylinder, or a Model 1862 Pocket "Navy" chambered in .31 caliber? Or, perhaps, a "lunch box gun" built by an ingenious 1800 era Colt employee? The general consensus being it is a unique Model 1862 Pocket "Navy" chambered in .31 caliber. One thing for certain, it is an anomaly that has intrigued other well known Colt collectors including William M. Locke, who purchased this gun in 1960 from E. Dixon Larson. Accompanying the gun is a letter dated April 7, 1960 documenting the transaction. This unique revolver serial number 6482, has a 6-inch barrel (actually measures 5 - 7/8") 6-shot .31 caliber rebated cylinder. One-piece burl walnut grips. Engraved in the Gustave Young tradition with foliate scrolls and punch dot background. Roll die cylinder with Stagecoach hold-up scene. Matching serial number 26482 on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and cylinder. Barrel wedge is marked 5870. No serial number on backstrap. Housed in a partition fitted walnut case with purple interior. Accessories include a two cavity bullet mold marked "Colt's Patent" and "Eagle" powder flask marked "Colt's Patent" and two each cap tins. CONDITION: Very good overall. Spurious areas of silver plate and gold wash. No original finishes remaining. Hammer and loading lever have been polished to bare metal. Very strong roll die scene on cylinder. Possible replacement grips showing no original finish with minimum wear to the wood. Spurious serial numbers. Case is good overall, exterior shows heavy use with scattered dents an scratches to lid. Has carpet like material glued to bottom. Accessories show no original finish with scattered corrosion. -MKS- Accessories: Case, Framed Letter Barrel Length: 6 (5 - 7/8)" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Pocket Navy Serial Number: 26482
Is this an unknown Colt Model 1849 Pocket with a 6-shot rebated cylinder, or a Model 1862 Pocket "Navy" chambered in .31 caliber? Or, perhaps, a "lunch box gun" built by ...morean ingenious 1800 era Colt employee? The general consensus being it is a unique Model 1862 Pocket "Navy" chambered in .31 caliber. One thing for certain, it is an anomaly that has intrigued other well known Colt collectors including William M. Locke, who purchased this gun in 1960 from E. Dixon Larson. Accompanying the gun is a letter dated April 7, 1960 documenting the transaction. This unique revolver serial number 6482, has a 6-inch barrel (actually measures 5 - 7/8") 6-shot .31 caliber rebated cylinder. One-piece burl walnut grips. Engraved in the Gustave Young tradition with foliate scrolls and punch dot background. Roll die cylinder with Stagecoach hold-up scene. Matching serial number 26482 on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and cylinder. Barrel wedge is marked 5870. No serial number on backstrap. Housed in a partition fitted walnut case with purple interior. Accessories include a two cavity bullet mold marked "Colt's Patent" and "Eagle" powder flask marked "Colt's Patent" and two each cap tins. CONDITION: Very good overall. Spurious areas of silver plate and gold wash. No original finishes remaining. Hammer and loading lever have been polished to bare metal. Very strong roll die scene on cylinder. Possible replacement grips showing no original finish with minimum wear to the wood. Spurious serial numbers. Case is good overall, exterior shows heavy use with scattered dents an scratches to lid. Has carpet like material glued to bottom. Accessories show no original finish with scattered corrosion. -MKS- Accessories: Case, Framed Letter Barrel Length: 6 (5 - 7/8)" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Pocket Navy Serial Number: 26482

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(A) REMINGTON BEALS .31 FIRST ISSUE POCKET REVOLVER WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES

Lot # 1150 (Sale Order: 149 of 385)      

Rare First Model pocket revolver. Manufactured between 1857-1858 with a total production estimated between 4,500 - 5,000. Serial number 983. Percussion .31 caliber, five shot cylinder, with 3" octagon barrel. Smooth finish one piece gutta percha grips with butt cap. Blue overall with case hardened hammer and early production silver plated brass trigger guard. Barrel marked in two lines: "F. BEALS PATENT / JUNE 24 '56 & MAY 26, '57" frame top strap is marked in two lines: "REMINGTON'S / ILION N.Y." Distinguishing outside; left side, frame mounted pawl that rotates cylinder when cocked. Complete with a walnut partition fitted case with red interior. Includes a two piece brass & steel cleaning rod. Brass two cavity bullet mold, and correct powder flask marked: "E PLURIBUS UNUM". CONDITION: Revolver shows traces of original blue with overall balance a pleasing brown patina. Action operates appropriately. Grips show modest wear. Case is excellent with clean interior showing modest wear. Accessories are excellent. Flask has a couple small dents. Overall a very nice cased set of a scarce and desirable model Remington Pocket Revolver. -MKS- Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: Beals Serial Number: 983
Rare First Model pocket revolver. Manufactured between 1857-1858 with a total production estimated between 4,500 - 5,000. Serial number 983. Percussion .31 caliber, five ...moreshot cylinder, with 3" octagon barrel. Smooth finish one piece gutta percha grips with butt cap. Blue overall with case hardened hammer and early production silver plated brass trigger guard. Barrel marked in two lines: "F. BEALS PATENT / JUNE 24 '56 & MAY 26, '57" frame top strap is marked in two lines: "REMINGTON'S / ILION N.Y." Distinguishing outside; left side, frame mounted pawl that rotates cylinder when cocked. Complete with a walnut partition fitted case with red interior. Includes a two piece brass & steel cleaning rod. Brass two cavity bullet mold, and correct powder flask marked: "E PLURIBUS UNUM". CONDITION: Revolver shows traces of original blue with overall balance a pleasing brown patina. Action operates appropriately. Grips show modest wear. Case is excellent with clean interior showing modest wear. Accessories are excellent. Flask has a couple small dents. Overall a very nice cased set of a scarce and desirable model Remington Pocket Revolver. -MKS- Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: Beals Serial Number: 983

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(A) ENGRAVED ADAMS & TRANTER PATENT .44 PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH RETAILER CASE AND ACCESSORIES

Lot # 1151 (Sale Order: 150 of 385)      

Retailer marked for John Blanch and Sons, Gracechurch, London, across top strap. Diminutive dovetailed front sight, rear sight integral with frame. Loading tool attached via screw on left side, marked 93 on inside flat. Barrel integral with frame with some light engraving around muzzle. Frame finely engraved with scrolls that just begin to start onto the barrel flats, left side of frame stamped with Tranter's Patent marking. Right side engraved with "Adams's & Tranter's Patent No 17786T". Push on cylinder safety with appropriate cuts in cylinder. British proof marks on cylinder, which has a very fine roped border around forward edge; rear of cylinder marked 93. Checkered wooden grip. Buttcap and trigger guard engraved en suite with frame. Accompanied by a wooden case with John Blanch and Son paper label in lid and accessories comprising a nipple wrench, powder flask, bullet mold marked "54" for .44 caliber, threaded cleaning rod with three attachment tips, old Eley Bros cap tin. CONDITION: Very good, retaining copious amounts of blue, with flaking around the cylinder and top strap, some rubbing in the rammer channel. Patination from use around the top strap and breech. Scattered minor nicks and dings scattered about, commensurate with use. Standard scratch on bottom flats from cylinder pin. Wood grips are very good, complete, with wear commensurate with metal. Action works appropriately, bore is very good with visible pronounced rifling but oxidation consistent throughout and a few deeper areas. Accessories are very good with rubbing from case. Nipple wrench has some oxidation at tip, cap tin essentially tin, mold with a lot of blue left on sprue cutter, brass darkening. Paper label extensively foxed, stained. Case with some wear commensurate with age. A highly attractive Adams & Tranter in what appears to be its original retailer case. EW Accessories: Box with accessories Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Adams & Tranter Model: Revolver Serial Number: 17786T
Retailer marked for John Blanch and Sons, Gracechurch, London, across top strap. Diminutive dovetailed front sight, rear sight integral with frame. Loading tool attached ...morevia screw on left side, marked 93 on inside flat. Barrel integral with frame with some light engraving around muzzle. Frame finely engraved with scrolls that just begin to start onto the barrel flats, left side of frame stamped with Tranter's Patent marking. Right side engraved with "Adams's & Tranter's Patent No 17786T". Push on cylinder safety with appropriate cuts in cylinder. British proof marks on cylinder, which has a very fine roped border around forward edge; rear of cylinder marked 93. Checkered wooden grip. Buttcap and trigger guard engraved en suite with frame. Accompanied by a wooden case with John Blanch and Son paper label in lid and accessories comprising a nipple wrench, powder flask, bullet mold marked "54" for .44 caliber, threaded cleaning rod with three attachment tips, old Eley Bros cap tin. CONDITION: Very good, retaining copious amounts of blue, with flaking around the cylinder and top strap, some rubbing in the rammer channel. Patination from use around the top strap and breech. Scattered minor nicks and dings scattered about, commensurate with use. Standard scratch on bottom flats from cylinder pin. Wood grips are very good, complete, with wear commensurate with metal. Action works appropriately, bore is very good with visible pronounced rifling but oxidation consistent throughout and a few deeper areas. Accessories are very good with rubbing from case. Nipple wrench has some oxidation at tip, cap tin essentially tin, mold with a lot of blue left on sprue cutter, brass darkening. Paper label extensively foxed, stained. Case with some wear commensurate with age. A highly attractive Adams & Tranter in what appears to be its original retailer case. EW Accessories: Box with accessories Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Adams & Tranter Model: Revolver Serial Number: 17786T

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