Extraordinary Firearms - Day 1

Extraordinary Firearms - Day 1

Wednesday, November 17, 2021  |  9:00 AM Eastern
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Extraordinary Firearms - Day 1

Extraordinary Firearms - Day 1

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REMINGTON CALENDAR ADVERTISING SIGN.

Lot # 1354 (Sale Order: 251 of 323)      

Highly detailed image of hunter with his Nitro Express Heavy Duck loads. Metal band on top. 1 page of calendar pad left, dated December 1928. Stamped bottom left-hand corner "Copyright Remington Arms Company Inc.", bottom right-hand corner "Form 738 Lithographed in USA". Signed "Hys Watson". A great, early look. CONDITION: Excellent plus.
Highly detailed image of hunter with his Nitro Express Heavy Duck loads. Metal band on top. 1 page of calendar pad left, dated December 1928. Stamped bottom left-hand cor...morener "Copyright Remington Arms Company Inc.", bottom right-hand corner "Form 738 Lithographed in USA". Signed "Hys Watson". A great, early look. CONDITION: Excellent plus.

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DU PONT POWDER COMPANY ADVERTISING SIGN.

Lot # 1355 (Sale Order: 252 of 323)      

Strong bright colors. Fantastic 3D effect. Depicts 2 young boys hunting; advertising the Du Pont Black Sporting Powders. Top and bottom metal bands. Bottom left-hand corner stamped "Copyright 1909 By E.I. Du Pont De Nemours Powder Company", bottom right-hand corner stamped "American Lithography Company New York". CONDITION: Excellent plus. A small crease in the bottom left-hand corner. A good find.
Strong bright colors. Fantastic 3D effect. Depicts 2 young boys hunting; advertising the Du Pont Black Sporting Powders. Top and bottom metal bands. Bottom left-hand corn...moreer stamped "Copyright 1909 By E.I. Du Pont De Nemours Powder Company", bottom right-hand corner stamped "American Lithography Company New York". CONDITION: Excellent plus. A small crease in the bottom left-hand corner. A good find.

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REMINGTON CALENDAR ADVERTISING SIGN.

Lot # 1356 (Sale Order: 253 of 323)      

Stunning graphics; hungry fox hunting geese. Great bright colors. Stamped in upper left-hand corner "Remington UMC". Metal band present along top edge. Calendar pad is full along bottom. Dated 1921. Bottom left-hand corner stamped "Copyright 1920 Remington Arms Company Inc. Successor to the Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Company Inc."; bottom right-hand corner stamped "American Lithography Company New York". CONDITION: Excellent. Minor fleabites in upper left-hand corner and upper right-hand corner.
Stunning graphics; hungry fox hunting geese. Great bright colors. Stamped in upper left-hand corner "Remington UMC". Metal band present along top edge. Calendar pad is fu...morell along bottom. Dated 1921. Bottom left-hand corner stamped "Copyright 1920 Remington Arms Company Inc. Successor to the Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Company Inc."; bottom right-hand corner stamped "American Lithography Company New York". CONDITION: Excellent. Minor fleabites in upper left-hand corner and upper right-hand corner.

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HERCULES POWDERS 1919 CALENDAR ADVERTISING SIGN.

Lot # 1357 (Sale Order: 254 of 323)      

Titled "Bagged in France". Great colors showing man, woman, and dog in a French setting. Nicely framed and matted. Full calendar pad also list all 13 American cities with factories. Metal band with eyelet along top. Bottom left-hand corner marked "Niagara Litho Company, Buffalo, New York", bottom right-hand corner marked "Copyright 1918 Hercules Powder Company". CONDITION: Good plus.
Titled "Bagged in France". Great colors showing man, woman, and dog in a French setting. Nicely framed and matted. Full calendar pad also list all 13 American cities with...more factories. Metal band with eyelet along top. Bottom left-hand corner marked "Niagara Litho Company, Buffalo, New York", bottom right-hand corner marked "Copyright 1918 Hercules Powder Company". CONDITION: Good plus.

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HENRY R. POORE'S FAMOUS "BEAR DOGS" PRINT.

Lot # 1358 (Sale Order: 255 of 323)      

Print of Poore's famous Bear Dogs, featuring a quartet of Dogs, with two white Dogs in the foreground and 2 brown Dogs in the background in a rustic scene. In a frame with "WINCHESTER" prominently across the top in contrasting white, while bottom reads "RIFLES, SHOTGUNS FOR SALE HERE AND AMMUNITION", also in white. Shotgun shells are depicted on left and right sides of frame, while corners are decorated with Winchester labels. A desirable example. CONDITION: Very good. Some flaking to white of the ground which does not detract from overall appearance. Some minor separation from at corner joints but still solid. Some rubs and minor chips to frame. Board has a light film overall from age; a good professional cleaning would do much to enhance this board. Rear paper backing is torn on the diagonal for nearly the full length.
Print of Poore's famous Bear Dogs, featuring a quartet of Dogs, with two white Dogs in the foreground and 2 brown Dogs in the background in a rustic scene. In a frame wit...moreh "WINCHESTER" prominently across the top in contrasting white, while bottom reads "RIFLES, SHOTGUNS FOR SALE HERE AND AMMUNITION", also in white. Shotgun shells are depicted on left and right sides of frame, while corners are decorated with Winchester labels. A desirable example. CONDITION: Very good. Some flaking to white of the ground which does not detract from overall appearance. Some minor separation from at corner joints but still solid. Some rubs and minor chips to frame. Board has a light film overall from age; a good professional cleaning would do much to enhance this board. Rear paper backing is torn on the diagonal for nearly the full length.

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GREAT EARLY WINCHESTER CALENDAR ADVERTISING SIGN.

Lot # 1359 (Sale Order: 256 of 323)      

Titled "A Chance Shot". Nicely framed in shadowbox style. Top and bottom metal bands. Great image of hunting cowboy. Strong colors. Has the iconic fancy Winchester script done in bright, bold colors that attract you eye to point of advertising. Calendar pad dated December 1897; December page is present. Bottom of ad shows gentleman hunter stalking bobcat, titled "An Interrupted Dinner". Stamped in the bottom left-hand corner "Copyright 1896 Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Conn"; bottom right-hand corner reads "Forbes Company Boston". CONDITION: Good overall. Some speckling throughout. Edge wear consistent with age. A great addition to any firearms or advertising collection.
Titled "A Chance Shot". Nicely framed in shadowbox style. Top and bottom metal bands. Great image of hunting cowboy. Strong colors. Has the iconic fancy Winchester script...more done in bright, bold colors that attract you eye to point of advertising. Calendar pad dated December 1897; December page is present. Bottom of ad shows gentleman hunter stalking bobcat, titled "An Interrupted Dinner". Stamped in the bottom left-hand corner "Copyright 1896 Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Conn"; bottom right-hand corner reads "Forbes Company Boston". CONDITION: Good overall. Some speckling throughout. Edge wear consistent with age. A great addition to any firearms or advertising collection.

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ICONIC WINCHESTER CALENDAR ADVERTISING SIGN.

Lot # 1360 (Sale Order: 257 of 323)      

Titled "The 30 Did It", signed "A.B. Frost". Calendar pad dated March 1898. March through December pages are present. Top and bottom metal bands. Bottom image of goose hunter also signed "A.B. Frost". Bottom left-hand corner "Copyright 1897 Winchester Repeating Arms Company New Haven, Conn", bottom right-hand corner stamped "Forbes Company Boston". CONDITION: Edge wear mostly contained to the bottom 2 edges, consistent with age. 1" x 1" repair to bottom left-hand corner. Overall colors are good. Approximate 8" crease top left-hand corner. Nicely framed. A good, original addition to any firearms collection. Shows iconic Winchester script that shows so vibrantly in these early ads, and draws your eye to point of advertising.
Titled "The 30 Did It", signed "A.B. Frost". Calendar pad dated March 1898. March through December pages are present. Top and bottom metal bands. Bottom image of goose hu...morenter also signed "A.B. Frost". Bottom left-hand corner "Copyright 1897 Winchester Repeating Arms Company New Haven, Conn", bottom right-hand corner stamped "Forbes Company Boston". CONDITION: Edge wear mostly contained to the bottom 2 edges, consistent with age. 1" x 1" repair to bottom left-hand corner. Overall colors are good. Approximate 8" crease top left-hand corner. Nicely framed. A good, original addition to any firearms collection. Shows iconic Winchester script that shows so vibrantly in these early ads, and draws your eye to point of advertising.

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THE FINISHING SHOT WINCHESTER CALENDAR ADVERTISING SIGN.

Lot # 1361 (Sale Order: 258 of 323)      

Calendar pad dating 1896 with December page. Great graphics and strong color. Bottom image of mountain men hunting the illusive mountain goat in dangerous setting is crisp, clean and highly detailed. Also shows gentleman trap shooter titled "Ready" on middle left hand side. Bottom left-hand corner marked "A.B. Frost Copyright 1895 Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Conn"; bottom right-hand corner marked "Forbes Company Boston". CONDITION: A single crease across the middle of the ad. Metal bands top and bottom. Displays well, with bright, crisp colors showing "Winchester Cartridges" in traditional red script that draw you to point of advertising.
Calendar pad dating 1896 with December page. Great graphics and strong color. Bottom image of mountain men hunting the illusive mountain goat in dangerous setting is cris...morep, clean and highly detailed. Also shows gentleman trap shooter titled "Ready" on middle left hand side. Bottom left-hand corner marked "A.B. Frost Copyright 1895 Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Conn"; bottom right-hand corner marked "Forbes Company Boston". CONDITION: A single crease across the middle of the ad. Metal bands top and bottom. Displays well, with bright, crisp colors showing "Winchester Cartridges" in traditional red script that draw you to point of advertising.

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WINCHESTER CALENDER ADVERTISING SIGN.

Lot # 1362 (Sale Order: 259 of 323)      

Strong colors. Great iconic bird hunting image. Marked in the lower left-hand corner "Copyright Winchester Repeating Arms Company". Top and bottom metal bands. CONDITION: Multiple creases, roll marks, edge wear, and a 3" tear along the bottom right corner.
Strong colors. Great iconic bird hunting image. Marked in the lower left-hand corner "Copyright Winchester Repeating Arms Company". Top and bottom metal bands. CONDITION:...more Multiple creases, roll marks, edge wear, and a 3" tear along the bottom right corner.

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BEAUTIFUL WINCHESTER CALENDAR ADVERTISING SIGN.

Lot # 1363 (Sale Order: 260 of 323)      

Great image of young boy and his dog, titled "I Wish I Had Dad's Winchester". Strong colors, very detailed image. Stamped bottom left-hand corner "Copyright 1934 Western Cartridge Company Form No. E21"; stamped bottom right-hand corner "Histora Color Atlantic Lithograph and Printing Company, New York". Calendar pad dated April 1934 and has pages from April forward. Also great graphic images on calendar pad of Winchester Model 42 .410 gauge shotgun and Super X Long Range .22 LR ammunition box. CONDITION: Excellent plus. Nicely framed and matted.
Great image of young boy and his dog, titled "I Wish I Had Dad's Winchester". Strong colors, very detailed image. Stamped bottom left-hand corner "Copyright 1934 Western ...moreCartridge Company Form No. E21"; stamped bottom right-hand corner "Histora Color Atlantic Lithograph and Printing Company, New York". Calendar pad dated April 1934 and has pages from April forward. Also great graphic images on calendar pad of Winchester Model 42 .410 gauge shotgun and Super X Long Range .22 LR ammunition box. CONDITION: Excellent plus. Nicely framed and matted.

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SELF FRAMED ICONIC DU PONT POWDERS TIN ADVERTISING SIGN.

Lot # 1364 (Sale Order: 261 of 323)      

Marked bottom right-hand corner "Edm. H. Osthaus", bottom left-hand corner "Copyright 1903 by E.I. Du Pont De Nemours Powder Company". CONDITION: Overall good condition. Multiple areas of scratching and scuffs; largest area of scratching being along the right-hand side. Good, solid piece which a cleaning may improve greatly. Early self framed tin sign that is getting harder and harder to find.
Marked bottom right-hand corner "Edm. H. Osthaus", bottom left-hand corner "Copyright 1903 by E.I. Du Pont De Nemours Powder Company". CONDITION: Overall good condition. ...moreMultiple areas of scratching and scuffs; largest area of scratching being along the right-hand side. Good, solid piece which a cleaning may improve greatly. Early self framed tin sign that is getting harder and harder to find.

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LOT OF 3: ROSS RIFLE COMPANY, AMERICAN POWDER, AND MARLIN ADVERTISING SIGNS.

Lot # 1365 (Sale Order: 262 of 323)      

Lot consists of (A) Great image of young woman with Ross rifle. Good color, shows well. Possibly a reprint or a picture of an original. Age unknown. CONDITION: Very good. (B) American Powder Mills "DEADSHOT" poster with shot Mallard duck in color over marsh. Print of unknown age with what appears to be a period oak frame marked "GUNPOWDER" with glass face. Very nice decorative piece. CONDITION: Very good. (C) Great image used by the Marlin Firearms Company. Nicely framed and matted. This is a possible recreation of an original Marlin piece. Displays well. Age unknown. CONDITION: Very good.
Lot consists of (A) Great image of young woman with Ross rifle. Good color, shows well. Possibly a reprint or a picture of an original. Age unknown. CONDITION: Very good....more (B) American Powder Mills "DEADSHOT" poster with shot Mallard duck in color over marsh. Print of unknown age with what appears to be a period oak frame marked "GUNPOWDER" with glass face. Very nice decorative piece. CONDITION: Very good. (C) Great image used by the Marlin Firearms Company. Nicely framed and matted. This is a possible recreation of an original Marlin piece. Displays well. Age unknown. CONDITION: Very good.

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AN ETCHED PARTISAN OF THE BODYGUARD OF COUNT PARIS OF LODRON, PRINCE-ARCHBISHOP OF SALZBURG.

Lot # 1366 (Sale Order: 263 of 323)      

This partisan is one of a series of ceremonial weapons made for the bodyguard of Paris, Count of Lodron, who was the Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg between 1619-1653. Lodron was ordained a priest in March 1614, having studied at Trento, Bologona, and with the Jesuits at Ingolstadt. Lodron was then elected Provost of the cathedral chapter and President of the Archbishop's exchequer. With the death of the previous Prince-Archbishop, Markus Sittich von Hohenems, Lodron was elected to succeed him in 1619 and he assumed the official ordination on May 23rd, 1620. Importantly, with Sittich's refusal to join the Catholic League, Lodron was able to keep Salzburg out of the 30 Years War, and instead built up the Benedictine University of Salzburg, appointing Albert Keuslin, and fortified the town. Lodron died in 1653 and was succeded by Guidobald Reichsgraf von Thun. Partisan is comprised of a 22 - 5/8" spatulate blade with double fullers and elaborate wings, etched with foliate designs with "16" on one wing and "20" on the other, indicating manufacture in 1620 and likely coinciding with the official ordination. Central portion of head is etched with the coat of arms of Paris and depicting a lion rampant with nowed tail, another lion with twin tails, and then three bands. The crest is flanked by tassels and topped by a globus cruciger that is further topped by a cardinal's hat. Both sides are acid etched with the same design. Head is mounted on a faceted poletopper and fixed with peened straps that are nailed to shaft. CONDITION: Very good to excellent, with etching still crisp and legible, with one side being slightly faded but still discernible. One tip of wing is damaged and one of the wings near the base is also bent in. "P/7" is written on the faceted base, probably museum numbers. Haft is very good and possible the original, with nails showing some chipping at heads, and plenty of hand rubbing throughout. A brass strap has been affixed to base and a staple has been added to the top of the shaft for display purposes. This is a rare opportunity to own a partisan from a directly verifiable and identifiable 17th century Prince-Archbishop, particularly one who managed to weather the 30 Years War. PROVENANCE: John. K. Lattimer Collection. CF: Two other examples in the Worcester Museum of Art in the Higgins Collection, accession numbers 2014.204 and 2014.128. EMW This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. Blade Length: 22 - 5/8" Overall Length: 83 - 5/8"
This partisan is one of a series of ceremonial weapons made for the bodyguard of Paris, Count of Lodron, who was the Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg between 1619-1653. Lodr...moreon was ordained a priest in March 1614, having studied at Trento, Bologona, and with the Jesuits at Ingolstadt. Lodron was then elected Provost of the cathedral chapter and President of the Archbishop's exchequer. With the death of the previous Prince-Archbishop, Markus Sittich von Hohenems, Lodron was elected to succeed him in 1619 and he assumed the official ordination on May 23rd, 1620. Importantly, with Sittich's refusal to join the Catholic League, Lodron was able to keep Salzburg out of the 30 Years War, and instead built up the Benedictine University of Salzburg, appointing Albert Keuslin, and fortified the town. Lodron died in 1653 and was succeded by Guidobald Reichsgraf von Thun. Partisan is comprised of a 22 - 5/8" spatulate blade with double fullers and elaborate wings, etched with foliate designs with "16" on one wing and "20" on the other, indicating manufacture in 1620 and likely coinciding with the official ordination. Central portion of head is etched with the coat of arms of Paris and depicting a lion rampant with nowed tail, another lion with twin tails, and then three bands. The crest is flanked by tassels and topped by a globus cruciger that is further topped by a cardinal's hat. Both sides are acid etched with the same design. Head is mounted on a faceted poletopper and fixed with peened straps that are nailed to shaft. CONDITION: Very good to excellent, with etching still crisp and legible, with one side being slightly faded but still discernible. One tip of wing is damaged and one of the wings near the base is also bent in. "P/7" is written on the faceted base, probably museum numbers. Haft is very good and possible the original, with nails showing some chipping at heads, and plenty of hand rubbing throughout. A brass strap has been affixed to base and a staple has been added to the top of the shaft for display purposes. This is a rare opportunity to own a partisan from a directly verifiable and identifiable 17th century Prince-Archbishop, particularly one who managed to weather the 30 Years War. PROVENANCE: John. K. Lattimer Collection. CF: Two other examples in the Worcester Museum of Art in the Higgins Collection, accession numbers 2014.204 and 2014.128. EMW This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. Blade Length: 22 - 5/8" Overall Length: 83 - 5/8"

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(A) FERDINAND MORAWEK JAEGER RIFLE.

Lot # 1367 (Sale Order: 264 of 323)      

Morawek has cumulative working dates of 1754-1833 and worked in Jenikau as the gunmaker for the Prince of Auersperg between 1781 and 1791 before he moved to Krumau and was the court gunsmith for Joseph Schwarzenberg till Morawek's death in 1833. Octagonal barrel with diminutive bead front sight with silver "spider". Deeply impressed poincon at breech, referenced as 799 in Stockel, and surrounded by light foliate engraving. Tang is decorated en suite, and surrounded by relief carved florals. Full-length Jaeger stock holds the pin fastened barrel and has a horn cap. Horn tipped ramrod, probably the original, is retained by 2 faceted ferrules and feeds into a reinforced mouth faceted en suite. Channel has relief carved florals around mouth and fluted along length. Flint lock with gold touch hole, roller bearing frizzen, and swan neck cock, is signed "Ferdinand / Morawek" under the unbridled pan. Tail of lock is further marked "In Jenikau". Cock and lock decorated with floral engraved and lined borders. Wooden trigger guard with floral finial and made with brass strap. Simple fluted cheekpiece. Buttstock decorated with combination incised and relief carving of foliates and shows some very attractive burling towards butt. CONDITION: Very good to excellent, especially considering the condition of the piece. Barrel blue has darkened but shows evidence of what was once a bright almost fire blue at edges. Lock is very good with crisp engraving and some spotting. Stock is excellent, with crisp carving and some minor marks and pressure marks. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is excellent with strong rifling. This is an attractive rifle from a desirable maker. Accompanied by a plaque reading "HUNTING GUN / FERDINAND MORAWEK / GUNMAKER TO PRINCE SCHWARZENBERG / JENIKAU / 1740". EMW Accessories: Plaque Barrel Length: 32 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: .60 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Ferdinand Morawek Model: Jaeger Serial Number: NSN
Morawek has cumulative working dates of 1754-1833 and worked in Jenikau as the gunmaker for the Prince of Auersperg between 1781 and 1791 before he moved to Krumau and wa...mores the court gunsmith for Joseph Schwarzenberg till Morawek's death in 1833. Octagonal barrel with diminutive bead front sight with silver "spider". Deeply impressed poincon at breech, referenced as 799 in Stockel, and surrounded by light foliate engraving. Tang is decorated en suite, and surrounded by relief carved florals. Full-length Jaeger stock holds the pin fastened barrel and has a horn cap. Horn tipped ramrod, probably the original, is retained by 2 faceted ferrules and feeds into a reinforced mouth faceted en suite. Channel has relief carved florals around mouth and fluted along length. Flint lock with gold touch hole, roller bearing frizzen, and swan neck cock, is signed "Ferdinand / Morawek" under the unbridled pan. Tail of lock is further marked "In Jenikau". Cock and lock decorated with floral engraved and lined borders. Wooden trigger guard with floral finial and made with brass strap. Simple fluted cheekpiece. Buttstock decorated with combination incised and relief carving of foliates and shows some very attractive burling towards butt. CONDITION: Very good to excellent, especially considering the condition of the piece. Barrel blue has darkened but shows evidence of what was once a bright almost fire blue at edges. Lock is very good with crisp engraving and some spotting. Stock is excellent, with crisp carving and some minor marks and pressure marks. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is excellent with strong rifling. This is an attractive rifle from a desirable maker. Accompanied by a plaque reading "HUNTING GUN / FERDINAND MORAWEK / GUNMAKER TO PRINCE SCHWARZENBERG / JENIKAU / 1740". EMW Accessories: Plaque Barrel Length: 32 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: .60 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Ferdinand Morawek Model: Jaeger Serial Number: NSN

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(A) ORNATE SILVER MOUNTED BRITISH FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL BY J. REA, 1779, WITH PAKTONG BARREL.

Lot # 1368 (Sale Order: 265 of 323)      

This fine pistol was perhaps made for a wealthy naval officer and features a paktong barrel with a flared and turned cannon muzzle. Paktong is an alloy composed of zinc, copper, and nickel. The 4-stage barrel has an ornate cartouche towards the breech on the top flat engraved "I. REA LONDON" surrounded by detailed clamshells on each side. There are also London Gunmaker's Guild view and proof marks as well as 2 "IR" proofs for maker John Rea. John Rea was located at 122 Minories, London between 1777 and 1778, and 91 Minories between 1779 and 1797. This pistol is hallmarked with date letter "G" for 1779. The trigger guard and pommel cap have 2 Birmingham hallmarks, as well as the date letter and "CF" for renowned silversmith Charles Freeth. The lockplate is engraved with floral designs at the tail and is engraved "I. REA" in a banner in the center. The lock also features a sliding half-cock safety at the rear tang. The extravagant sterling silver mounts include a pierced ornate sideplate with relief-chased floral designs. The full stirrup pommel cap is engraved with shell motifs and foliate scrolls above the relief scalloping around the pommel, bottom features a relief grotesque mask cap. There are shaped and engraved barrel key escutcheons around both keys on both sides of forend. The silver wrist escutcheon features chased floral designs with vacant inscription cartouche. The silver trigger guard features a large and ornate front finial with chased flowers on a stippled ground and a flower on the bow. Silver ramrod ferrules. The fine walnut stock is of classic and attractive Georgian form. Stock shows extensive silver-wire decoration, especially around the barrel tang, displaying a detailed shell design surrounded by scrollwork and borders. There is also silver wire inlaid borders around lock and sideplate, terminating in large inlaid shells behind both. There is also a silver inlaid wire design around the front finial of the trigger guard. Complete with its original wooden ramrod with turned bone tip and threaded worm at opposite end. CONDITION: Barrel retains a bright surface showing little wear and crisp markings and engraving. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and functions properly, and retains a grey patina showing some light wear and freckling. Silver mounts polished bright. Trigger guard shows a period repair to the back tang, but both sections are original as both are properly hallmarked. A small period iron nail was put into the back of the sideplate to secure it. Stock shows scattered bruises and minor marks from use, 1 small chip in front of lockplate and wrist shows a well-repaired and difficult to detect break. Silver wire inlays very good with a couple very minor losses around barrel tang design and 1 piece slightly raised. A highly decorated and expensive to manufacture Revolutionary War officer's pistol. This pistol has all of the finest attributes of the period and it would be difficult to find an example with more extensive decoration and higher quality. DMG Barrel Length: 9 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .58 caliber FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: John Rea Model: Officer Serial Number: NSN
This fine pistol was perhaps made for a wealthy naval officer and features a paktong barrel with a flared and turned cannon muzzle. Paktong is an alloy composed of zinc, ...morecopper, and nickel. The 4-stage barrel has an ornate cartouche towards the breech on the top flat engraved "I. REA LONDON" surrounded by detailed clamshells on each side. There are also London Gunmaker's Guild view and proof marks as well as 2 "IR" proofs for maker John Rea. John Rea was located at 122 Minories, London between 1777 and 1778, and 91 Minories between 1779 and 1797. This pistol is hallmarked with date letter "G" for 1779. The trigger guard and pommel cap have 2 Birmingham hallmarks, as well as the date letter and "CF" for renowned silversmith Charles Freeth. The lockplate is engraved with floral designs at the tail and is engraved "I. REA" in a banner in the center. The lock also features a sliding half-cock safety at the rear tang. The extravagant sterling silver mounts include a pierced ornate sideplate with relief-chased floral designs. The full stirrup pommel cap is engraved with shell motifs and foliate scrolls above the relief scalloping around the pommel, bottom features a relief grotesque mask cap. There are shaped and engraved barrel key escutcheons around both keys on both sides of forend. The silver wrist escutcheon features chased floral designs with vacant inscription cartouche. The silver trigger guard features a large and ornate front finial with chased flowers on a stippled ground and a flower on the bow. Silver ramrod ferrules. The fine walnut stock is of classic and attractive Georgian form. Stock shows extensive silver-wire decoration, especially around the barrel tang, displaying a detailed shell design surrounded by scrollwork and borders. There is also silver wire inlaid borders around lock and sideplate, terminating in large inlaid shells behind both. There is also a silver inlaid wire design around the front finial of the trigger guard. Complete with its original wooden ramrod with turned bone tip and threaded worm at opposite end. CONDITION: Barrel retains a bright surface showing little wear and crisp markings and engraving. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and functions properly, and retains a grey patina showing some light wear and freckling. Silver mounts polished bright. Trigger guard shows a period repair to the back tang, but both sections are original as both are properly hallmarked. A small period iron nail was put into the back of the sideplate to secure it. Stock shows scattered bruises and minor marks from use, 1 small chip in front of lockplate and wrist shows a well-repaired and difficult to detect break. Silver wire inlays very good with a couple very minor losses around barrel tang design and 1 piece slightly raised. A highly decorated and expensive to manufacture Revolutionary War officer's pistol. This pistol has all of the finest attributes of the period and it would be difficult to find an example with more extensive decoration and higher quality. DMG Barrel Length: 9 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .58 caliber FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: John Rea Model: Officer Serial Number: NSN

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(A) BRITISH PATTERN 1801 SEA SERVICE FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

Lot # 1369 (Sale Order: 266 of 323)      

Round barrel made without sights, left side of breech "(Crown) / GR / (Broad Arrow)", "(Crown) / (Crossed Scepters)"; "(Crown) / 12" on right side. Bevelled edge lock with stamped "(Crown) / GR" with offset "(Crown) / (Broad Arrow)". Lock stamped in an arch at rear "TOWER". Light double-lined borders on lock and reinforced cock. Waterproof pan with bridled roller bearing frizzen. Tang with an indistinct Crown stamp, may be "(Crown) / 14" and with relief raised area. Belt hook with crown proof. Small "B" proof in trigger guard. Brass tipped ramrod retained by a single turned ferrule and feeding into an unreinforced mouth. Appropriate brass furniture. CONDITION: Excellent, with barrel having an even light chocolate patina with plenty of visible dove grey. Lock commensurate with barrel. Some pitting around pan on barrel and lock from use. Wood is excellent with some pressure dents and a few small chips. Mechanically operable. Bore is very good with a minimum of oxidation. This is a good example of a Napoleonic period pistol. EMW Barrel Length: 12 - 1/8" Caliber/Bore: .59 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: British Model: 1801 Sea Service Serial Number: NSN
Round barrel made without sights, left side of breech "(Crown) / GR / (Broad Arrow)", "(Crown) / (Crossed Scepters)"; "(Crown) / 12" on right side. Bevelled edge lock wit...moreh stamped "(Crown) / GR" with offset "(Crown) / (Broad Arrow)". Lock stamped in an arch at rear "TOWER". Light double-lined borders on lock and reinforced cock. Waterproof pan with bridled roller bearing frizzen. Tang with an indistinct Crown stamp, may be "(Crown) / 14" and with relief raised area. Belt hook with crown proof. Small "B" proof in trigger guard. Brass tipped ramrod retained by a single turned ferrule and feeding into an unreinforced mouth. Appropriate brass furniture. CONDITION: Excellent, with barrel having an even light chocolate patina with plenty of visible dove grey. Lock commensurate with barrel. Some pitting around pan on barrel and lock from use. Wood is excellent with some pressure dents and a few small chips. Mechanically operable. Bore is very good with a minimum of oxidation. This is a good example of a Napoleonic period pistol. EMW Barrel Length: 12 - 1/8" Caliber/Bore: .59 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: British Model: 1801 Sea Service Serial Number: NSN

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(A) BRITISH NEW LAND PATTERN FLINTLOCK NAPOLEONIC CAVALRY PISTOL.

Lot # 1370 (Sale Order: 267 of 323)      

Earlier variation of the New Land Pattern, made circa 1808, with flat lockplate instead of later stepped plate. These were produced and used during the Napoleonic Wars by Cavalry units. Smooth round barrel with British proofs, including a clear "(Crown) / GR / (Broad Arrow)" and a less clear "(Crown) / (Crossed Scepters)", retained by a single wedge. Small "(Crown)" proof over breech, "(Crown) / 44" proof stamped on right side. Flat lockplate is stamped with "(Crown) / GR", with offset "(Crown) / (Broad Arrow)". Rear with "TOWER" and a small sprig of decoration at tail. Bridled waterproof pan. Reinforced cock. Roller bearing frizzen. Captive swivel ramrod with indistinct Crown marking. Left side of the stock, opposite lock, with Broad Arrow in a circle. Appropriate brass furniture. CONDITION: Very good, with metal have an attractive oil-stained appearance, with some normal marks from handling and use, including two strikes to the muzzle face. Stock is good and free of cracks but with some expected chips and pings from handling and use. Brass furniture is very good, retaining a pleasing mustard color patina. Mechanically operable, bore is very good with a minimum of oxidation. EMW Barrel Length: 9" Caliber/Bore: .67 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: British Model: New Land Pattern Serial Number: NSN
Earlier variation of the New Land Pattern, made circa 1808, with flat lockplate instead of later stepped plate. These were produced and used during the Napoleonic Wars by...more Cavalry units. Smooth round barrel with British proofs, including a clear "(Crown) / GR / (Broad Arrow)" and a less clear "(Crown) / (Crossed Scepters)", retained by a single wedge. Small "(Crown)" proof over breech, "(Crown) / 44" proof stamped on right side. Flat lockplate is stamped with "(Crown) / GR", with offset "(Crown) / (Broad Arrow)". Rear with "TOWER" and a small sprig of decoration at tail. Bridled waterproof pan. Reinforced cock. Roller bearing frizzen. Captive swivel ramrod with indistinct Crown marking. Left side of the stock, opposite lock, with Broad Arrow in a circle. Appropriate brass furniture. CONDITION: Very good, with metal have an attractive oil-stained appearance, with some normal marks from handling and use, including two strikes to the muzzle face. Stock is good and free of cracks but with some expected chips and pings from handling and use. Brass furniture is very good, retaining a pleasing mustard color patina. Mechanically operable, bore is very good with a minimum of oxidation. EMW Barrel Length: 9" Caliber/Bore: .67 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: British Model: New Land Pattern Serial Number: NSN

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EARLY 19TH CENTURY MEDICAL CHEST OF THE SAME DESIGN USED AT SEA DURING THE AGE OF SAIL, WITH PERIOD

Lot # 1371 (Sale Order: 268 of 323)      

During the Age of Sail, surgeons would use medical chests like this one aboard ships in order to treat a number of diseases, wounds, and general medical issues that they might encounter at sea. This example appears to have been manufactured by Rushton & Aspinwall, a pair of druggists in New York circa the first quarter of the 19th century; American ships were required to have a chest assembled by "an apothecary of known reputation and accompanied by directions for administering the same" after 1790 and this would certainly fit the bill. 2 folding doors with a lozenge shaped escutcheon on right door housing a simple warded lock mechanism, left door with locking bar on bottom that extends into base. Hepplewhite style carrying handle at top. When opened, each door has 2 shelves that are each partitioned to hold 3 glass bottles, and a small drawer with recessed ring pulls. Left door drawer contains key to door which appears original to chest. Right drawer has a cast lead ball and a small button and a small wooden snuff box with a top label reading "Made of the OAK which formed / part of the original foundations of / OLD STOCKWELL BRIDGE GLASGOW / A structure built by Bishop Rae, / about the Year 1345 in the Reign of / KING DAVID / SON OF ROBERT THE BRUCE / Taken down 1850." 17 glass bottles are in the partitions, with many labeled. Several labels are stained or missing with visible names including paregoric (with note that paregoric was replaced with cornstarch), sirup of squill, powdered bard, ether vitriol, sweet spirits of nitre, spirits of hartshorn, spirit of lavender, tincture of barel, spirit of campuor. Top graduated drawer with 4 porcelain containers of ointments, including Simple ointment, Burgundy pitch, Blistering ointment, and Basilicon Ointment. There is also a pair of "SHEAR STEEL" stamped mixing tools. Bottom drawer with eight additional bottles including Powdered rhubarb, sulphur of quinine, eye essence, Dover's powdered, powdered Ipecac, calomel, and a small paper box marked for Lawrence & Co, with crossed out information on top and a small period piece of paper with "Kellogg's Laboratory" and an address with instructions for 1/2 to 1/4 at bedtime but no information on the prescription. In the drawer is also a small pair of books, one labeled 'COMPANION TO THE FAMILY MEDICINE CHEST" which contains descriptions of the contents and some handwritten notes that are difficult to read but appear to be a reference to the contents either being out of supply or restored; second booklet has lost its cover but appears to be a period fact book with information such as interesting facts, information on political structures, etc. CONDITION: Excellent. Bottles are excellent; one in the graduated drawers with significant cracks and some chips. One other bottle has a significant chip at mouth, and one ointment container has a shattered top that was carefully repaired. Bottles have a wonderful undisturbed patina with some contents having crystallized or evaporated completely. Ointment porcelains have craquelure and some discoloration throughout. Chest is excellent with some handling marks throughout and one horizontal crack on right door. Ring pulls are damaged and must be opened carefully. This is a really well-presenting chest, sure to capture the attention of anyone interested in the Age of Sail. EMW Serial Number: NSN
During the Age of Sail, surgeons would use medical chests like this one aboard ships in order to treat a number of diseases, wounds, and general medical issues that they ...moremight encounter at sea. This example appears to have been manufactured by Rushton & Aspinwall, a pair of druggists in New York circa the first quarter of the 19th century; American ships were required to have a chest assembled by "an apothecary of known reputation and accompanied by directions for administering the same" after 1790 and this would certainly fit the bill. 2 folding doors with a lozenge shaped escutcheon on right door housing a simple warded lock mechanism, left door with locking bar on bottom that extends into base. Hepplewhite style carrying handle at top. When opened, each door has 2 shelves that are each partitioned to hold 3 glass bottles, and a small drawer with recessed ring pulls. Left door drawer contains key to door which appears original to chest. Right drawer has a cast lead ball and a small button and a small wooden snuff box with a top label reading "Made of the OAK which formed / part of the original foundations of / OLD STOCKWELL BRIDGE GLASGOW / A structure built by Bishop Rae, / about the Year 1345 in the Reign of / KING DAVID / SON OF ROBERT THE BRUCE / Taken down 1850." 17 glass bottles are in the partitions, with many labeled. Several labels are stained or missing with visible names including paregoric (with note that paregoric was replaced with cornstarch), sirup of squill, powdered bard, ether vitriol, sweet spirits of nitre, spirits of hartshorn, spirit of lavender, tincture of barel, spirit of campuor. Top graduated drawer with 4 porcelain containers of ointments, including Simple ointment, Burgundy pitch, Blistering ointment, and Basilicon Ointment. There is also a pair of "SHEAR STEEL" stamped mixing tools. Bottom drawer with eight additional bottles including Powdered rhubarb, sulphur of quinine, eye essence, Dover's powdered, powdered Ipecac, calomel, and a small paper box marked for Lawrence & Co, with crossed out information on top and a small period piece of paper with "Kellogg's Laboratory" and an address with instructions for 1/2 to 1/4 at bedtime but no information on the prescription. In the drawer is also a small pair of books, one labeled 'COMPANION TO THE FAMILY MEDICINE CHEST" which contains descriptions of the contents and some handwritten notes that are difficult to read but appear to be a reference to the contents either being out of supply or restored; second booklet has lost its cover but appears to be a period fact book with information such as interesting facts, information on political structures, etc. CONDITION: Excellent. Bottles are excellent; one in the graduated drawers with significant cracks and some chips. One other bottle has a significant chip at mouth, and one ointment container has a shattered top that was carefully repaired. Bottles have a wonderful undisturbed patina with some contents having crystallized or evaporated completely. Ointment porcelains have craquelure and some discoloration throughout. Chest is excellent with some handling marks throughout and one horizontal crack on right door. Ring pulls are damaged and must be opened carefully. This is a really well-presenting chest, sure to capture the attention of anyone interested in the Age of Sail. EMW Serial Number: NSN

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EXTREMELY HIGH ART CONTEMPORARY PIPE TOMOHAWK BY W. WATSON.

Lot # 1372 (Sale Order: 269 of 323)      

Golden Age period contemporary pipe tomahawk made in 2002 by "W. Watson and is signed in script and dated on brass plate on underside of blade. Polished steel pipe tomahawk head with floral and notched engraving with engraved brass inlay plates and bands. Curly maple haft held with screwed on plate and brass acorn-shaped fastener. Haft is profusely inlaid with silver wire designs and brass fish and Hunter's Star. End cap is of pewter with hole for smoking. CONDITION: Excellent overall condition with 90% plus of original finish. A great artistic and well-executed pipe tomahawk. DLM Blade Length: 2 - 1/2" Overall Length: 21"
Golden Age period contemporary pipe tomahawk made in 2002 by "W. Watson and is signed in script and dated on brass plate on underside of blade. Polished steel pipe tomaha...morewk head with floral and notched engraving with engraved brass inlay plates and bands. Curly maple haft held with screwed on plate and brass acorn-shaped fastener. Haft is profusely inlaid with silver wire designs and brass fish and Hunter's Star. End cap is of pewter with hole for smoking. CONDITION: Excellent overall condition with 90% plus of original finish. A great artistic and well-executed pipe tomahawk. DLM Blade Length: 2 - 1/2" Overall Length: 21"

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(A) FINE TIGER MAPLE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN SHUTER.

Lot # 1373 (Sale Order: 270 of 323)      

This pistol has some identical features to some of the marked pistols made by John Shuler of Bucks County and Liverpool, Pennsylvania. For similar examples, see page 122-123 of "The Kentucky Pistol" by Chandler & Whisker. Shuler was son-in-law to John Antes, a gunsmith who worked in Bucks County before and after the Revolutionary War. Shuler was apprenticed to Antes and married in 1775. He died in 1810. Less than a dozen pistols made by Shuler are known to exist. See pages 344 and 236 in "Historic Pistols" for similar pistols. This pistol has some Bucks County characteristics such as open facetted brass nose cap, double lines on brass furniture, brass buttcap, and bulge at pommel with flat surrounding edge. It has beautiful tiger maple stock which is found on some non-military Shuler pistols. Barrel is round smoothbore, pin-fastened to stock. Tigger guard is formed from 2 pieces of brass, terminating in a Bucks County style finial. Buttcap is single line engraved with 1” tang with identical engraving to one signed Shuler pistol. Original wooden ramrod with flared bone tip. CONDITION: Very good overall, barrel retains an even grey patina. Lock retains a grey patina, functions well, and is in its original flintlock configuration. Brass mounts retain a pleasing mustard patina. Stock shows some scattered marls from use and one age crack stemming from front lock retaining screw. A very attractive Bucks County attributed pistol. Barrel Length: 9 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .68 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: John Shuler, Attributed Model: Kentucky Pistol Serial Number: NSN
This pistol has some identical features to some of the marked pistols made by John Shuler of Bucks County and Liverpool, Pennsylvania. For similar examples, see page 122-...more123 of "The Kentucky Pistol" by Chandler & Whisker. Shuler was son-in-law to John Antes, a gunsmith who worked in Bucks County before and after the Revolutionary War. Shuler was apprenticed to Antes and married in 1775. He died in 1810. Less than a dozen pistols made by Shuler are known to exist. See pages 344 and 236 in "Historic Pistols" for similar pistols. This pistol has some Bucks County characteristics such as open facetted brass nose cap, double lines on brass furniture, brass buttcap, and bulge at pommel with flat surrounding edge. It has beautiful tiger maple stock which is found on some non-military Shuler pistols. Barrel is round smoothbore, pin-fastened to stock. Tigger guard is formed from 2 pieces of brass, terminating in a Bucks County style finial. Buttcap is single line engraved with 1” tang with identical engraving to one signed Shuler pistol. Original wooden ramrod with flared bone tip. CONDITION: Very good overall, barrel retains an even grey patina. Lock retains a grey patina, functions well, and is in its original flintlock configuration. Brass mounts retain a pleasing mustard patina. Stock shows some scattered marls from use and one age crack stemming from front lock retaining screw. A very attractive Bucks County attributed pistol. Barrel Length: 9 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .68 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: John Shuler, Attributed Model: Kentucky Pistol Serial Number: NSN

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(A) RAISED CARVED FLINTLOCK LONG RIFLE STAMPED LECHLER.

Lot # 1374 (Sale Order: 271 of 323)      

Kentucky style flintlock rifle stamped on barrel flat "LECHLER". Most likely built by "Henry Lechler" circa 1800 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. 46" full octagon rifled barrel with rifle sights. Flintlock with single trigger control. Curly maple full stock with raised carved 'C' scroll pattern behind cheek, beavertails behind sideplate and lock and incised "squiggle" pattern at end of moulding line. Stock has flat brass barrel keys and brass hardware including a 4-piece floral border engraved Daisy finial patchbox with release in toeplate. Stock also has silver Hunter's Star above cheekpiece and silver thumbpiece on wrist. Comes with hardwood striped ramrod. CONDITION: Rifle appears in attic condition with lock appearing to be the original lock. Brass has aged appearance possibly cleaned long ago. Stock has original sheen and handling wear and crack near nosecap and some chipping around the lock and sliver missing along forestock. Dark bore with sticky mechanics. A great looking rifle in what appears to be untouched condition. DLM Barrel Length: 46" Caliber/Bore: .54 CAL FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Lechler Model: Flintlock Serial Number: NSN
Kentucky style flintlock rifle stamped on barrel flat "LECHLER". Most likely built by "Henry Lechler" circa 1800 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. 46" full octagon rifled barrel...more with rifle sights. Flintlock with single trigger control. Curly maple full stock with raised carved 'C' scroll pattern behind cheek, beavertails behind sideplate and lock and incised "squiggle" pattern at end of moulding line. Stock has flat brass barrel keys and brass hardware including a 4-piece floral border engraved Daisy finial patchbox with release in toeplate. Stock also has silver Hunter's Star above cheekpiece and silver thumbpiece on wrist. Comes with hardwood striped ramrod. CONDITION: Rifle appears in attic condition with lock appearing to be the original lock. Brass has aged appearance possibly cleaned long ago. Stock has original sheen and handling wear and crack near nosecap and some chipping around the lock and sliver missing along forestock. Dark bore with sticky mechanics. A great looking rifle in what appears to be untouched condition. DLM Barrel Length: 46" Caliber/Bore: .54 CAL FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Lechler Model: Flintlock Serial Number: NSN

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(A) LEHIGH COUNTY STYLE CARVED UNSIGNED FLINTLOCK RIFLE .55 CAL SMOOTHBORE.

Lot # 1375 (Sale Order: 272 of 323)      

Unsigned Kentucky style smoothbore flintlock made in the Lehigh County, Pennsylvania-style circa the late 1700's to early 1800's. 43 - 1/4" octagon smoothbore .55 caliber barrel with rifle sights with Lehigh-style double line marking visible on barrel flat behind rear sight. Curly maple incised carved full stock with 'C' scroll pattern incised carving behind cheek, arrow and floral carving around tang, and wrist with Lehigh-style Liberty Cap or Indian motif in front trigger guard. Stock has brass hardware including a 2-piece engraved patchbox and arrow-style sideplate both often seen on rifles made around the Allentown, Pennsylvania area. Unmarked flintlock with turned tail trigger control. Comes with original looking ramrod with worm attachment. Great gun. CONDITION: Metal shows a brown patina with some evidence of pitting. Lock appears to be original lock and not a conversion. Brass looks to have been cleaned long ago and has returned to a pleasing golden patina. Wood appears free of any restoration except for a repaired crack at forend which seems secure with pleasing aged finish. Dark bore with sticky mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 43 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .55 smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Flintlock smoothbore Serial Number: NSN
Unsigned Kentucky style smoothbore flintlock made in the Lehigh County, Pennsylvania-style circa the late 1700's to early 1800's. 43 - 1/4" octagon smoothbore .55 caliber...more barrel with rifle sights with Lehigh-style double line marking visible on barrel flat behind rear sight. Curly maple incised carved full stock with 'C' scroll pattern incised carving behind cheek, arrow and floral carving around tang, and wrist with Lehigh-style Liberty Cap or Indian motif in front trigger guard. Stock has brass hardware including a 2-piece engraved patchbox and arrow-style sideplate both often seen on rifles made around the Allentown, Pennsylvania area. Unmarked flintlock with turned tail trigger control. Comes with original looking ramrod with worm attachment. Great gun. CONDITION: Metal shows a brown patina with some evidence of pitting. Lock appears to be original lock and not a conversion. Brass looks to have been cleaned long ago and has returned to a pleasing golden patina. Wood appears free of any restoration except for a repaired crack at forend which seems secure with pleasing aged finish. Dark bore with sticky mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 43 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .55 smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Flintlock smoothbore Serial Number: NSN

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(A) PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED "J. THOMAS".

Lot # 1376 (Sale Order: 273 of 323)      

Percussion Kentucky style rifle stamped on barrel "J.THOMAS". Seller's lists a "J. Thomas" as working in Washington County, Virginia among several others who could be this gunsmith. Rifle has a 43 -1/2" octagon rifled barrel that is lightly swamped with German silver blade front sight and rear notched fixed rifle sight with floral engraving around sights and breech. Gun has full curly maple stock with brass hardware including a 3-petal flower finial 4-piece engraved patchbox with 8 piercings and lid engraved with 2 sailing ships. Stock has 15 mussel shell inlays including 4 acorn-shaped wrist inlays, several diamond designs behind cheek, and several along toe. Gun has engraved brass comb piece and saddle plate with 3-piece backplate with Federal Eagle engraved on it. Stock also has 15 coin silver inlays including 2 forestock fish inlays and an oval plate with Federal Eagle with banner engraved with "E PLURIBUS UNUM". Gun has "WARRANTED" marked percussion lock with double set trigger control. A really nice and folksy percussion Kentucky rifle by a talented gunsmith of unknown origin. Comes with original hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Overall good condition with metal turning a plum patina. Brass has been cleaned and is fading back to a golden patina. Wood has traces of original finish with small gouge under lockplate. Small hairline crack behind tailpipe. Several of the shell inlays are cracking with some missing pieces. Shootable bore with good mechanics. A nice well-executed rifle with lots of folksy designs in need of more research on maker. DLM Barrel Length: 43 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: J. Thomas Model: Kentucky Rifle Serial Number: NSN
Percussion Kentucky style rifle stamped on barrel "J.THOMAS". Seller's lists a "J. Thomas" as working in Washington County, Virginia among several others who could be thi...mores gunsmith. Rifle has a 43 -1/2" octagon rifled barrel that is lightly swamped with German silver blade front sight and rear notched fixed rifle sight with floral engraving around sights and breech. Gun has full curly maple stock with brass hardware including a 3-petal flower finial 4-piece engraved patchbox with 8 piercings and lid engraved with 2 sailing ships. Stock has 15 mussel shell inlays including 4 acorn-shaped wrist inlays, several diamond designs behind cheek, and several along toe. Gun has engraved brass comb piece and saddle plate with 3-piece backplate with Federal Eagle engraved on it. Stock also has 15 coin silver inlays including 2 forestock fish inlays and an oval plate with Federal Eagle with banner engraved with "E PLURIBUS UNUM". Gun has "WARRANTED" marked percussion lock with double set trigger control. A really nice and folksy percussion Kentucky rifle by a talented gunsmith of unknown origin. Comes with original hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Overall good condition with metal turning a plum patina. Brass has been cleaned and is fading back to a golden patina. Wood has traces of original finish with small gouge under lockplate. Small hairline crack behind tailpipe. Several of the shell inlays are cracking with some missing pieces. Shootable bore with good mechanics. A nice well-executed rifle with lots of folksy designs in need of more research on maker. DLM Barrel Length: 43 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: J. Thomas Model: Kentucky Rifle Serial Number: NSN

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(A) TIGER MAPLE STOCKED NEW ENGLAND FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S MUSKET WITH MASONIC MARKED LOCK.

Lot # 1377 (Sale Order: 274 of 323)      

This New England flintlock militia officer's musket was made using some recycled Brown Bess parts and stocked in figured tiger maple, probably War of 1812 or slightly earlier. The 40" round smoothbore barrel features a blade front sight and British proofs on top, near breech. The musket has a maker marked flintlock with illegible name and interesting engraved Masonic compass marking on back of lock with lock fitting mortise quite well, indicating it is the original lock. Tiger maple stock with brass furniture including a Brown Bess style front ferrule and trigger guard with American engraved brass sideplate. Complete with its original iron ramrod. CONDITION: Metal retains a dark patina with some light surface corrosion. Touch hole area of barrel has some pitting from use. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. Stock has pleasing untouched period surface with scattered marks from use and a small crack in toe area. Brass has a pleasing mustard patina with buttplate having a small period repair in comb area. A fine American tiger maple stocked musket. DLM Barrel Length: 40" Caliber/Bore: .72 smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Unknown Model: officer Serial Number: NSN
This New England flintlock militia officer's musket was made using some recycled Brown Bess parts and stocked in figured tiger maple, probably War of 1812 or slightly ear...morelier. The 40" round smoothbore barrel features a blade front sight and British proofs on top, near breech. The musket has a maker marked flintlock with illegible name and interesting engraved Masonic compass marking on back of lock with lock fitting mortise quite well, indicating it is the original lock. Tiger maple stock with brass furniture including a Brown Bess style front ferrule and trigger guard with American engraved brass sideplate. Complete with its original iron ramrod. CONDITION: Metal retains a dark patina with some light surface corrosion. Touch hole area of barrel has some pitting from use. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. Stock has pleasing untouched period surface with scattered marks from use and a small crack in toe area. Brass has a pleasing mustard patina with buttplate having a small period repair in comb area. A fine American tiger maple stocked musket. DLM Barrel Length: 40" Caliber/Bore: .72 smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Unknown Model: officer Serial Number: NSN

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(A) EXQUISITE CONTEMPORARY KENTUCKY RIFLE BY W. WATSON.

Lot # 1378 (Sale Order: 275 of 323)      

Beautifully executed contemporary Kentucky rifle signed on barrel "W. Watson" and dated 2001. Rifle is styled after several well known original rifles made by Andrew Verner of Bucks County, Pennsylvania circa the late 1700's. Gun has browned 48" rifled, .50 caliber barrel with rifle sights. Siler-style flintlock signed in script "A. Verner" with pierced turned tail trigger. Maker duplicates Verner's artistry with incised carving behind cheek and raised work around lock and tang. The full curly maple stock has silver wire work, Verner's double-headed bird inlay on forestock, an engraved Hunter's Star on cheek, and engraved thumbpiece. Maker also integrates silver inlays on trigger guard and buttplate. Gun has brass hardware including a brass saddle plate with piercing and wonderfully engraved brass side opening patch box with release in toe. Comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Gun is in excellent condition with brass patchbox lid not latching correctly otherwise this rifle appears to have been used very little and is a beautiful work of art. Good bore and mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 48" Caliber/Bore: .50 cal FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Unknown Serial Number: NSN
Beautifully executed contemporary Kentucky rifle signed on barrel "W. Watson" and dated 2001. Rifle is styled after several well known original rifles made by Andrew Vern...moreer of Bucks County, Pennsylvania circa the late 1700's. Gun has browned 48" rifled, .50 caliber barrel with rifle sights. Siler-style flintlock signed in script "A. Verner" with pierced turned tail trigger. Maker duplicates Verner's artistry with incised carving behind cheek and raised work around lock and tang. The full curly maple stock has silver wire work, Verner's double-headed bird inlay on forestock, an engraved Hunter's Star on cheek, and engraved thumbpiece. Maker also integrates silver inlays on trigger guard and buttplate. Gun has brass hardware including a brass saddle plate with piercing and wonderfully engraved brass side opening patch box with release in toe. Comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Gun is in excellent condition with brass patchbox lid not latching correctly otherwise this rifle appears to have been used very little and is a beautiful work of art. Good bore and mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 48" Caliber/Bore: .50 cal FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Unknown Serial Number: NSN

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