Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Tuesday, November 15, 2022  |  9:00 AM Eastern
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Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

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(A) 1828 DATED PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED MATHIAS SCHROYER.

Lot # 1151 (Sale Order: 151 of 326)      

Mathias Schroyer who was the younger brother of George Schroyer worked in Taneytown, Maryland with working dates circa 1796 to 1800. This rifle is probably a restock, and the 1828 date is possibly the restock date since Schroyer died in 1826. Rifle has a 39" octagonal smoothbore barrel, rifle sights, signed in script "MATHIAS SCHROYER", and dated 1828. Golcher percussion lock with single trigger control. Full plain maple (possibly cherry) stock with brass hardware including an engraved 4 piece patchbox with Lancaster style finial, Masonic symbols engraved on lid, release in butt, and brass thumbpiece. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research. Pictured on pg. 117 of "Gunsmiths of Maryland" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina, with use of some older parts. Forestock shows some missing chips of wood. Lock has some burnout around lock with wood missing. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. Period restock of a rare seldom seen maker. DLM Barrel Length: 39" Caliber/Bore: .52 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Matthias Schroyer Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN
Mathias Schroyer who was the younger brother of George Schroyer worked in Taneytown, Maryland with working dates circa 1796 to 1800. This rifle is probably a restock, and...more the 1828 date is possibly the restock date since Schroyer died in 1826. Rifle has a 39" octagonal smoothbore barrel, rifle sights, signed in script "MATHIAS SCHROYER", and dated 1828. Golcher percussion lock with single trigger control. Full plain maple (possibly cherry) stock with brass hardware including an engraved 4 piece patchbox with Lancaster style finial, Masonic symbols engraved on lid, release in butt, and brass thumbpiece. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research. Pictured on pg. 117 of "Gunsmiths of Maryland" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina, with use of some older parts. Forestock shows some missing chips of wood. Lock has some burnout around lock with wood missing. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. Period restock of a rare seldom seen maker. DLM Barrel Length: 39" Caliber/Bore: .52 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Matthias Schroyer Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN

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(A) PETITE PERCUSSION LADY'S OR BOY'S KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO PAUL MARKER.

Lot # 1152 (Sale Order: 152 of 326)      

Paul Marker worked in Sharpsburg, Maryland with working dates circa 1817 to 1860. Rifle has a 36" octagon smoothbore barrel, rifle sights, and is unsigned. Percussion lock with single trigger control. Full curly maple stock with brass hardware including an engraved 4 piece patchbox with turned bird's head finial, release in toe, coin silver thumbpiece, Federal eagle on cheekpiece in oval, brass saddle plate. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research. Pictured on pg. 338 of "Maryland Longrifles" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina. Forestock shows some chips missing strips around barrel pins. Lock has some burnout around lock and an interesting lead plate applied to burnout area. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. A unique petite rifle and a pleasure to handle. DLM Barrel Length: 36" Caliber/Bore: .41 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Paul Marker Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN
Paul Marker worked in Sharpsburg, Maryland with working dates circa 1817 to 1860. Rifle has a 36" octagon smoothbore barrel, rifle sights, and is unsigned. Percussion loc...morek with single trigger control. Full curly maple stock with brass hardware including an engraved 4 piece patchbox with turned bird's head finial, release in toe, coin silver thumbpiece, Federal eagle on cheekpiece in oval, brass saddle plate. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research. Pictured on pg. 338 of "Maryland Longrifles" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina. Forestock shows some chips missing strips around barrel pins. Lock has some burnout around lock and an interesting lead plate applied to burnout area. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. A unique petite rifle and a pleasure to handle. DLM Barrel Length: 36" Caliber/Bore: .41 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Paul Marker Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN

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(A) RLIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK BUCK AND BALL KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED J. ERNST.

Lot # 1153 (Sale Order: 153 of 326)      

Jacob Ernst worked in Frederick County, Maryland with working dates from circa 1785 to 1820. Rifle has a 45 - 1/4"" octagonal-to-round .54 caliber smoothbore barrel, rifle sights, and signed in script "Jacob Ernst". Unmarked converted-to-percussion lock with single trigger control. Full plain maple stock with brass hardware, raised floral carving at wrist, and beavertails behind lock and backplate. Comes with steel ramrod and consignor research. Pictured on page 264 of Maryland Longrifles by Hartzler and Whisker. PROVENANCE: Daniel D. Hartzler collection. CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina. Forestock shows some missing chips of wood around escutcheons and small cracks along forestock. Buttstock has been sanded with brass hardware proud of wood. Lock has some repaired burnout around lock with wood replaced and some restoration in wrist and lock area. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. Lock is an original flint plate converted to percussion in the period. A rifle of great workmanship and architecture. DLM Barrel Length: 45 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .54 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Jacob Ernst Model: Kentucky Buck and Ball Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN
Jacob Ernst worked in Frederick County, Maryland with working dates from circa 1785 to 1820. Rifle has a 45 - 1/4"" octagonal-to-round .54 caliber smoothbore barrel, rifl...moree sights, and signed in script "Jacob Ernst". Unmarked converted-to-percussion lock with single trigger control. Full plain maple stock with brass hardware, raised floral carving at wrist, and beavertails behind lock and backplate. Comes with steel ramrod and consignor research. Pictured on page 264 of Maryland Longrifles by Hartzler and Whisker. PROVENANCE: Daniel D. Hartzler collection. CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina. Forestock shows some missing chips of wood around escutcheons and small cracks along forestock. Buttstock has been sanded with brass hardware proud of wood. Lock has some repaired burnout around lock with wood replaced and some restoration in wrist and lock area. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. Lock is an original flint plate converted to percussion in the period. A rifle of great workmanship and architecture. DLM Barrel Length: 45 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .54 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Jacob Ernst Model: Kentucky Buck and Ball Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN

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(A) PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED J. H. JOHNSTON.

Lot # 1154 (Sale Order: 154 of 326)      

John H. Johnston worked in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, circa 1830 to 1889. Rifle has a 41 - 1/2" octagonal smoothbore .45 caliber barrel, rifle sights, signed in script "J.H. Johnston", and dated 1828. Golcher percussion lock with double set trigger control. Full curly maple stock with brass hardware including an engraved 4 piece patchbox with floral "Q" finial, engraved lid with release in toe, and 17 coin silver inlays including a beautiful Federal Eagle on cheek. Typical Johnston "swoosh" style carving behind cheek and intercepted ditch moulding carving. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research. CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina. Forestock shows some missing chips of wood. Lock has some burnout around lock with wood missing. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. Stock has been coated with linseed oil. DLM Barrel Length: 41 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: J. H. Johnston Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN
John H. Johnston worked in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, circa 1830 to 1889. Rifle has a 41 - 1/2" octagonal smoothbore .45 caliber barrel, rifle sights, signed in script "J....moreH. Johnston", and dated 1828. Golcher percussion lock with double set trigger control. Full curly maple stock with brass hardware including an engraved 4 piece patchbox with floral "Q" finial, engraved lid with release in toe, and 17 coin silver inlays including a beautiful Federal Eagle on cheek. Typical Johnston "swoosh" style carving behind cheek and intercepted ditch moulding carving. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research. CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina. Forestock shows some missing chips of wood. Lock has some burnout around lock with wood missing. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. Stock has been coated with linseed oil. DLM Barrel Length: 41 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: J. H. Johnston Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN

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(A) RENNER AND THOMAS PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE.

Lot # 1155 (Sale Order: 155 of 326)      

Renner and Thomas worked in Baltimore, Maryland with unknown working dates. This rifle is probably a restock of older parts. Rifle has a 32" octagon .45 caliber rifled barrel with rifle sights. Renner and Thomas Baltimore marked percussion lock with double set trigger control (rear trigger missing). Full plain maple, possibly cherry, stock with recycled brass hardware. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research. Pictured on page 99 of "Maryland Longrifles" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Overall poor with metal flaking and turning a brown patina. Forestock shows some missing chips of wood around escutcheons with severe crack in front of lock and backplate. Lock has some repaired burnout around lock with wood replaced. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 32" Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Renner and Thomas Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN
Renner and Thomas worked in Baltimore, Maryland with unknown working dates. This rifle is probably a restock of older parts. Rifle has a 32" octagon .45 caliber rifled ba...morerrel with rifle sights. Renner and Thomas Baltimore marked percussion lock with double set trigger control (rear trigger missing). Full plain maple, possibly cherry, stock with recycled brass hardware. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research. Pictured on page 99 of "Maryland Longrifles" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Overall poor with metal flaking and turning a brown patina. Forestock shows some missing chips of wood around escutcheons with severe crack in front of lock and backplate. Lock has some repaired burnout around lock with wood replaced. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 32" Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Renner and Thomas Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN

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(A) GRAIN PAINTED PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE MARKED B EBERT.

Lot # 1156 (Sale Order: 156 of 326)      

Ebert worked in Frederick, Maryland with working dates circa 1850 to 1880. Rifle has 40 - 1/2" octagonal .54 caliber smoothbore barrel with rifle sights. Percussion lock marked "HENRY PARKER / WARRANTED", controlled with a single trigger. Fine, artificially striped, curly maple stock with brass hardware, including a keyhole finial engraved 4-piece patchbox. Stock also has 4 coin silver inlays with clipped thumbpiece, and shield on cheek, with wrist checkering. Comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Metal has turned to a silvery brown patina with brass having a pleasing unpolished patina. Wood has great condition with highly visible striping pattern, sharp wrist checkering, and excellent original finish. Dark bore and good crisp mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 40 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .54 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Ebert Model: Kentucky Rifle Serial Number: NSN
Ebert worked in Frederick, Maryland with working dates circa 1850 to 1880. Rifle has 40 - 1/2" octagonal .54 caliber smoothbore barrel with rifle sights. Percussion lock ...moremarked "HENRY PARKER / WARRANTED", controlled with a single trigger. Fine, artificially striped, curly maple stock with brass hardware, including a keyhole finial engraved 4-piece patchbox. Stock also has 4 coin silver inlays with clipped thumbpiece, and shield on cheek, with wrist checkering. Comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Metal has turned to a silvery brown patina with brass having a pleasing unpolished patina. Wood has great condition with highly visible striping pattern, sharp wrist checkering, and excellent original finish. Dark bore and good crisp mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 40 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .54 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Ebert Model: Kentucky Rifle Serial Number: NSN

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(A) HALF STOCK KENTUCKY PERCUSSION RIFLE SIGNED I SHUNK.

Lot # 1157 (Sale Order: 157 of 326)      

Kentucky half stock rifle signed "I. SHUNK" on brass barrel plate. Shunk worked in Taneytown, Maryland, circa 1801 to 1850. Rifle was found in Western Pennsylvania and has a diamond inlay near patchbox marked "A.STRAWVICK"; A. Strawvick worked in Butler, Pennsylvania at and around the time Shunk was in Alleghany County, Pennsylvania, indicating a possible collaboration between master and student. Rifle has 37 -1/4" octagon .58 caliber smoothbore barrel with rifle sights and Shunk script signature brass barrel plate. Unmarked percussion lock controlled with a double set trigger. Fine curly maple stock with brass hardware including a daisy finial patchbox, brass saddle plate, and 25 silver inlays including fish, flowers, and a silver nosecap. Comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Metal has turned to a silvery brown patina with brass having a pleasing unpolished patina. Wood has some slight burnout around lock; gun has most likely always been both percussion and half stock. Lock mortise shows some evidence of shrinkage and some chips missing around mortise. Wrist shows evidence of old break and repair with repaired trigger guard. Dark bore and soft mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 37 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .58 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Shunk Model: Kentucky Rifle Serial Number: NSN
Kentucky half stock rifle signed "I. SHUNK" on brass barrel plate. Shunk worked in Taneytown, Maryland, circa 1801 to 1850. Rifle was found in Western Pennsylvania and ha...mores a diamond inlay near patchbox marked "A.STRAWVICK"; A. Strawvick worked in Butler, Pennsylvania at and around the time Shunk was in Alleghany County, Pennsylvania, indicating a possible collaboration between master and student. Rifle has 37 -1/4" octagon .58 caliber smoothbore barrel with rifle sights and Shunk script signature brass barrel plate. Unmarked percussion lock controlled with a double set trigger. Fine curly maple stock with brass hardware including a daisy finial patchbox, brass saddle plate, and 25 silver inlays including fish, flowers, and a silver nosecap. Comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Metal has turned to a silvery brown patina with brass having a pleasing unpolished patina. Wood has some slight burnout around lock; gun has most likely always been both percussion and half stock. Lock mortise shows some evidence of shrinkage and some chips missing around mortise. Wrist shows evidence of old break and repair with repaired trigger guard. Dark bore and soft mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 37 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .58 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Shunk Model: Kentucky Rifle Serial Number: NSN

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(A) HALF STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE MARKED A. MCCOMAS, BALTIMORE.

Lot # 1158 (Sale Order: 158 of 326)      

Made circa 1850. 30 - 1/4" octagonal .45 caliber rifled barrel marked "A. McCOMAS BALTIMORE" with patent breech, blade front sight, and rear Buckhorn style sight. Percussion lock marked "A. McCOMAS" with double set trigger control. Walnut checkered half stock with cheekpiece, iron hardware, iron barrel escutcheon plates, and nosecap. Interesting joint at wrist that almost appears to be intentional and possibly designed as a takedown point. Comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Overall good with traces of original varnish and some light dings. Stock has stress crack at wrist, along with unknown intentional or unintentional vertical cracks. Metal has turned to a nice shade of silvery patina. Dark bore and good mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 30 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: A. McComas Model: Half Stock Serial Number: NSN
Made circa 1850. 30 - 1/4" octagonal .45 caliber rifled barrel marked "A. McCOMAS BALTIMORE" with patent breech, blade front sight, and rear Buckhorn style sight. Percuss...moreion lock marked "A. McCOMAS" with double set trigger control. Walnut checkered half stock with cheekpiece, iron hardware, iron barrel escutcheon plates, and nosecap. Interesting joint at wrist that almost appears to be intentional and possibly designed as a takedown point. Comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Overall good with traces of original varnish and some light dings. Stock has stress crack at wrist, along with unknown intentional or unintentional vertical cracks. Metal has turned to a nice shade of silvery patina. Dark bore and good mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 30 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: A. McComas Model: Half Stock Serial Number: NSN

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(A) HALF STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE SIGNED "J. C. J. MEYERS BALTIMORE M. D."

Lot # 1159 (Sale Order: 159 of 326)      

Made circa 1850 to 1860. 33 - 1/2" octagon .40 caliber rifled barrel signed "J.C.J. MEYERS BALTIMORE MD" in script on top barrel flat, with post target type front sight, empty rear dovetail, and tang with a provision for a threaded lollipop type sight. Patent breech ignition system. Maker marked percussion lock with double set trigger control and protective flash shields around nipple. Walnut checkered 1-piece half stock with German silver furniture and a cheekpiece. Comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Overall good with metal turning a brown patina with some light pitting. Wood has traces of original finish with small chip at toe. Checkering still noticeable, but worn slightly flat. Silver hardware has coat of old linseed oil on it. Shootable bore with good mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 33 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .40 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Meyers Model: Half Stock Serial Number: NSN
Made circa 1850 to 1860. 33 - 1/2" octagon .40 caliber rifled barrel signed "J.C.J. MEYERS BALTIMORE MD" in script on top barrel flat, with post target type front sight, ...moreempty rear dovetail, and tang with a provision for a threaded lollipop type sight. Patent breech ignition system. Maker marked percussion lock with double set trigger control and protective flash shields around nipple. Walnut checkered 1-piece half stock with German silver furniture and a cheekpiece. Comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Overall good with metal turning a brown patina with some light pitting. Wood has traces of original finish with small chip at toe. Checkering still noticeable, but worn slightly flat. Silver hardware has coat of old linseed oil on it. Shootable bore with good mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 33 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .40 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Meyers Model: Half Stock Serial Number: NSN

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WILLIAM BOUCHER, JR., BALTIMORE CA. 1858 MILITIA SNARE DRUM

Lot # 1160 (Sale Order: 160 of 326)      

Military rope-tension snare drum of typical Civil War and earlier configuration, 15" high and 15" in diameter. Red rims pierced for the rope, flesh hoops, heads, and snare in place. Natural wood body with bone lined vent hole surrounded by a circle of brass tacks, with another, slightly smaller circle above and below, between 2 vertical rows of tacks. CONDITION: Very good. Bottom head is torn but intact. Both heads are old. Rope is modern replacement. 4 leathers tighteners present, one broken but present. The interior preserves a full label for Boucher, "Musical Instruments / No. 38 E. Baltimore Street / Baltimore, Md.". Boucher worked at at that address from 1852 to at least 1872, but the label includes graphics for medals awarded for his banjos, violins, and drums, the latest of which is dated 1858, suggesting a date close to that for manufacture of this drum, typically military in configuration and likely produced for Maryland militia. Paperwork: Picture of Label, Collection Card
Military rope-tension snare drum of typical Civil War and earlier configuration, 15" high and 15" in diameter. Red rims pierced for the rope, flesh hoops, heads, and snar...moree in place. Natural wood body with bone lined vent hole surrounded by a circle of brass tacks, with another, slightly smaller circle above and below, between 2 vertical rows of tacks. CONDITION: Very good. Bottom head is torn but intact. Both heads are old. Rope is modern replacement. 4 leathers tighteners present, one broken but present. The interior preserves a full label for Boucher, "Musical Instruments / No. 38 E. Baltimore Street / Baltimore, Md.". Boucher worked at at that address from 1852 to at least 1872, but the label includes graphics for medals awarded for his banjos, violins, and drums, the latest of which is dated 1858, suggesting a date close to that for manufacture of this drum, typically military in configuration and likely produced for Maryland militia. Paperwork: Picture of Label, Collection Card

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(A) BALTIMORE MARKED ANTON ESCHERICH DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION PISTOL.

Lot # 1161 (Sale Order: 161 of 326)      

Anton Escherich is recorded in Baltimore circa 1859-1867, and was the father of both Francis and Ferdinand Escherich; Francis would follow in his fathers footsteps circa 1869-1871. Double barrel percussion construction with German silver mushroom front sight, flat rib engraved "A. ESCHERICH BALTIMORE" with bands of wrigglework engraving over breech and at muzzle. Darkwood ramrod with bone tip retained by a single ferrule and a clever little spring loaded retainer. Breeches engraved with florals and scroll, including an interesting tendril over the "blowouts". Boxlock action with further scroll, and a deeply relief cut vignette of a hunter with his fox catch over his shoulder, trigger guard with a hunter smoking his pipe in preparation for a hunt. Flated butt of an elongated octagonal buttcap with scroll en suite. Accompanied by a folder of research on Anton Escherich, comprising an inventory sheet, photos, and photocopies of "Gunsmiths of Maryland" by Hartzler and Whisker showing this pistol. CONDITION: Overall very good. Barrels have some browning remaining, approximately half, with some spots of oxidation. Lock is very good, essentially gunmetal grey with some oil staining and a few spots of oxidation. Grip excellent with some handling marks and impressions, minor chip at toe. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with a minimum of oxidation. A nice American double barrel. EMW Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .54 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Anton Escherich Model: Double Barrel Pistol Paperwork: Folder of Provenance Serial Number: NSN
Anton Escherich is recorded in Baltimore circa 1859-1867, and was the father of both Francis and Ferdinand Escherich; Francis would follow in his fathers footsteps circa ...more1869-1871. Double barrel percussion construction with German silver mushroom front sight, flat rib engraved "A. ESCHERICH BALTIMORE" with bands of wrigglework engraving over breech and at muzzle. Darkwood ramrod with bone tip retained by a single ferrule and a clever little spring loaded retainer. Breeches engraved with florals and scroll, including an interesting tendril over the "blowouts". Boxlock action with further scroll, and a deeply relief cut vignette of a hunter with his fox catch over his shoulder, trigger guard with a hunter smoking his pipe in preparation for a hunt. Flated butt of an elongated octagonal buttcap with scroll en suite. Accompanied by a folder of research on Anton Escherich, comprising an inventory sheet, photos, and photocopies of "Gunsmiths of Maryland" by Hartzler and Whisker showing this pistol. CONDITION: Overall very good. Barrels have some browning remaining, approximately half, with some spots of oxidation. Lock is very good, essentially gunmetal grey with some oil staining and a few spots of oxidation. Grip excellent with some handling marks and impressions, minor chip at toe. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with a minimum of oxidation. A nice American double barrel. EMW Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .54 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Anton Escherich Model: Double Barrel Pistol Paperwork: Folder of Provenance Serial Number: NSN

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(A) LOT OF 3: 3 UNDERHAMMER PERCUSSION PISTOLS IN VARIOUS SIZES RETAILED BY E. HUTCHINGS, 2 BY RUGGL

Lot # 1162 (Sale Order: 162 of 326)      

All pistols were retailed by E. Hutchings & Co and are in the quintessential "boot pistol" underhammer configuration. (A) Largest pistol, 8" octagonal to round barrel with a wide wedding ring at transition, signed in front of rear sight "A. RUGGLES / STAFFORD / (CONN)" and "F. HUTCHINGS & COI / AGENT. BALT. MD". "CAST STEEL" on left side of octagonal section of barrel. Pistol grip with nice striping, banded in brass. Simple blade and notch rear sights. (B) Mid size pistol in largely same configuration, but void of brass bandings, and marked 'E. HUTCHINGS & CO / AGENTS BALTO" over breech, "QUINABAUG RIFLE. MG CO / SOUTHBRIDGE MASS" with federal eagle at rear, in front of rear sight. (C) Small pistol, same configuration as (A) just downsized. Markings in front of rear sight slightly stamped over each other. CONDITION: Overall very good. Barrels are largely dove grey with some light peppering, mostly near nipples, and some areas of darkness. Wood is good throughout, with some normal handling and use marks throughout; (B) somewhat worse than others with heavier marks and 2 repaired cracks that runs from either side of front of pistol near nipple to rear screw. Mechanically fine, bores are good. Accompanied by a set of inventory sheets and photos of these pistols. A nice Baltimore associated set. Barrel Length: (A) 8" (B) 6" (C) 3" Caliber/Bore: (ALL) .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (ALL) E. Hutchins & Co. Model: (ALL) Underhammer Paperwork: Folder of Provenance Serial Number: (ALL) NSN
All pistols were retailed by E. Hutchings & Co and are in the quintessential "boot pistol" underhammer configuration. (A) Largest pistol, 8" octagonal to round barrel wit...moreh a wide wedding ring at transition, signed in front of rear sight "A. RUGGLES / STAFFORD / (CONN)" and "F. HUTCHINGS & COI / AGENT. BALT. MD". "CAST STEEL" on left side of octagonal section of barrel. Pistol grip with nice striping, banded in brass. Simple blade and notch rear sights. (B) Mid size pistol in largely same configuration, but void of brass bandings, and marked 'E. HUTCHINGS & CO / AGENTS BALTO" over breech, "QUINABAUG RIFLE. MG CO / SOUTHBRIDGE MASS" with federal eagle at rear, in front of rear sight. (C) Small pistol, same configuration as (A) just downsized. Markings in front of rear sight slightly stamped over each other. CONDITION: Overall very good. Barrels are largely dove grey with some light peppering, mostly near nipples, and some areas of darkness. Wood is good throughout, with some normal handling and use marks throughout; (B) somewhat worse than others with heavier marks and 2 repaired cracks that runs from either side of front of pistol near nipple to rear screw. Mechanically fine, bores are good. Accompanied by a set of inventory sheets and photos of these pistols. A nice Baltimore associated set. Barrel Length: (A) 8" (B) 6" (C) 3" Caliber/Bore: (ALL) .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (ALL) E. Hutchins & Co. Model: (ALL) Underhammer Paperwork: Folder of Provenance Serial Number: (ALL) NSN

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FINE GERMAN AIR RIFLE BY ANTON ESCHERICH.

Lot # 1163 (Sale Order: 163 of 326)      

Early air rifle (perhaps mid-19th century) marked "A: ESCHERICH" and "INB: KAMNITZ", which represents the gunmaker "Anton Escherich" in "Kamnitz, Bohemia" (the current Czech Republic). Air rifle is powered by a rear detachable reservoir, which has a more current leather cover, and would have used a tool which fits through the barrel to charge it. Receiver, hammer, and trigger guard are engraved with a large stag in a gold ring. Octagonal barrel has a fixed rear slight blade and a front post. Wood ramrod is attached, as well as 2 sling sling swivels/ attachment points. A modern sling is attached. A modern air tank also accompanies this lot. Rifle was featured in the book "Gunsmiths Of Maryland" by "Daniel D. Hartzler & James B. Whisker", published in 1998 by "Old Bedford Village Press". CONDITION: Overall good to very good. Rifle is completely covered in an dark brown freckled patina. Leather sling and reservoir cover have light to moderate wear. Condition of the bore is difficult to rate, and it is unknown as to how functional the rifle is. WEZ Barrel Length: 27 - 1/2" Caliber: .38 Manufacturer: Anton Escherich Model: Air Rifle Serial Number: NSN
Early air rifle (perhaps mid-19th century) marked "A: ESCHERICH" and "INB: KAMNITZ", which represents the gunmaker "Anton Escherich" in "Kamnitz, Bohemia" (the current Cz...moreech Republic). Air rifle is powered by a rear detachable reservoir, which has a more current leather cover, and would have used a tool which fits through the barrel to charge it. Receiver, hammer, and trigger guard are engraved with a large stag in a gold ring. Octagonal barrel has a fixed rear slight blade and a front post. Wood ramrod is attached, as well as 2 sling sling swivels/ attachment points. A modern sling is attached. A modern air tank also accompanies this lot. Rifle was featured in the book "Gunsmiths Of Maryland" by "Daniel D. Hartzler & James B. Whisker", published in 1998 by "Old Bedford Village Press". CONDITION: Overall good to very good. Rifle is completely covered in an dark brown freckled patina. Leather sling and reservoir cover have light to moderate wear. Condition of the bore is difficult to rate, and it is unknown as to how functional the rifle is. WEZ Barrel Length: 27 - 1/2" Caliber: .38 Manufacturer: Anton Escherich Model: Air Rifle Serial Number: NSN

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JOHN BROWN PIKE CONVERTED INTO A BOWIE KNIFE.

Lot # 1164 (Sale Order: 164 of 326)      

Abolitionist John Brown ordered 1,000 of these pikes from a Connecticut blacksmith, with intent for them to be distributed to Virginia slaves whom he wanted to rally in a slave revolt he hoped would kindle a general slave rebellion throughout the South. This pike head is one of the 954 pikes Brown actually received, which included those distributed and used during his 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry which resulted in disaster, with the capture of Brown and his small group of radicals. Interestingly, this example was converted into a bowie knife in order to be worn on a belt. The records of stored weapons found at the Kennedy Farm include “150 Broken Handles for Pikes”, indicating that this alteration could have been the result of a raider who wanted to carry a blade rather than a pike. These pikes originally measured 80” in length. The converted pike head features a 9 - 1/8” blade and measures 15 - 1/4” overall. This example is numbered “570” under the crossguard. A large iron ferrule with single heavy screw secures the pike head to its shortened haft, which exhibits several iron nails and nail holes littering its length. The pike is complete with a hand made leather scabbard which is sewn together with thick twin and strands of brass wire. A thick leather belt loop is affixed with wire to the reverse so the pike could be worn as a knife on a belt. CONDITION: The pike head exhibits a heavy chocolate patina with pitting and edge wear. Haft exhibits wear. Scabbard is supple with scattered dents and other blemishes from handling and wear. Traces of glue to the back of the belt loop and along the right side. Blade Length: 9 - 1/8" Overall Length: 15 - 1/4" Paperwork: Folder of Information
Abolitionist John Brown ordered 1,000 of these pikes from a Connecticut blacksmith, with intent for them to be distributed to Virginia slaves whom he wanted to rally in a...more slave revolt he hoped would kindle a general slave rebellion throughout the South. This pike head is one of the 954 pikes Brown actually received, which included those distributed and used during his 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry which resulted in disaster, with the capture of Brown and his small group of radicals. Interestingly, this example was converted into a bowie knife in order to be worn on a belt. The records of stored weapons found at the Kennedy Farm include “150 Broken Handles for Pikes”, indicating that this alteration could have been the result of a raider who wanted to carry a blade rather than a pike. These pikes originally measured 80” in length. The converted pike head features a 9 - 1/8” blade and measures 15 - 1/4” overall. This example is numbered “570” under the crossguard. A large iron ferrule with single heavy screw secures the pike head to its shortened haft, which exhibits several iron nails and nail holes littering its length. The pike is complete with a hand made leather scabbard which is sewn together with thick twin and strands of brass wire. A thick leather belt loop is affixed with wire to the reverse so the pike could be worn as a knife on a belt. CONDITION: The pike head exhibits a heavy chocolate patina with pitting and edge wear. Haft exhibits wear. Scabbard is supple with scattered dents and other blemishes from handling and wear. Traces of glue to the back of the belt loop and along the right side. Blade Length: 9 - 1/8" Overall Length: 15 - 1/4" Paperwork: Folder of Information

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AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN BROWN’S RAID ON HARPERS FERRY.

Lot # 1165 (Sale Order: 165 of 326)      

A very interesting example of an Ames Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword with attributions to John Brown’s infamous raid at Harpers Ferry and provenance from renowned military goods dealer Francis Bannerman. The sword exhibits a heavy patina but despite the damages, is in standard M1832 configuration, and is marked “N.P. AMES / SPRINGFIELD” on the obverse blade and “UNITED STATES (upside down) / 1841 / WS” on the reverse blade. According to accompanying provenance, this short sword was taken to Harpers Ferry by John Brown and his assailants and later captured there after the insurrection was suppressed. John Brown was known to utilized these short swords and were a favored weapon among his forces during the slaughter of pro-slavery advocates, especially during Bleeding Kansas. It is also noted in the trial of John Brown that the arms captured at the Kennedy Farm included “boxes filled with Sharpe’s rifles, pistols, etc., all bearing the stamp of the Massachusetts Manufacturing Company, Chicopee, Mass.” as well as “spades, pickaxes, shovels, and everything else that might be needed” with the official stores including “12 Old Artillery Swords”. A tag affixed to the hilt of this short sword sheds light on its story and reads “323-D A historic relic of John Brown's Raid on Harpers ferry Arsenal. One of a lot of pikes and swords captured and stored at Harper's Ferry Arsenal. When John Brown and his men surrendered, later taken by the Confederates early in the cont. the War and eventually given to a Texas Regiment, from whom they were later captured and stored at the U.S Arsenal Mt. Vernon, Ala. afterwards destroyed by fire the old metal in the Arsenal ruins sent to the rolling mill at Rock Island Arsenal, from whom we acquired them. A historical relic sword that helped precipitate the great Civil War.”. The tag bears the famous label of Francis Bannerman, who needs no introduction among arms collectors. It is known that after the capture of arms by the Independent Greys, the arms were then dispersed to Confederate units with the outbreak of the Civil War and it would not be uncommon for this short sword to have ended up in the armament of a Texas regiment and later captured by Federal troops. The sword was previously sold by John J. Hayes Historical Collectibles and is accompanied by prior listing information. CONDITION: Obvious fire damage, pommel missing. Relic. Blade Length: 19" Overall Length: 24 - 3/4" Paperwork: Previous Purchas Information.
A very interesting example of an Ames Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword with attributions to John Brown’s infamous raid at Harpers Ferry and provenance from renowned milita...morery goods dealer Francis Bannerman. The sword exhibits a heavy patina but despite the damages, is in standard M1832 configuration, and is marked “N.P. AMES / SPRINGFIELD” on the obverse blade and “UNITED STATES (upside down) / 1841 / WS” on the reverse blade. According to accompanying provenance, this short sword was taken to Harpers Ferry by John Brown and his assailants and later captured there after the insurrection was suppressed. John Brown was known to utilized these short swords and were a favored weapon among his forces during the slaughter of pro-slavery advocates, especially during Bleeding Kansas. It is also noted in the trial of John Brown that the arms captured at the Kennedy Farm included “boxes filled with Sharpe’s rifles, pistols, etc., all bearing the stamp of the Massachusetts Manufacturing Company, Chicopee, Mass.” as well as “spades, pickaxes, shovels, and everything else that might be needed” with the official stores including “12 Old Artillery Swords”. A tag affixed to the hilt of this short sword sheds light on its story and reads “323-D A historic relic of John Brown's Raid on Harpers ferry Arsenal. One of a lot of pikes and swords captured and stored at Harper's Ferry Arsenal. When John Brown and his men surrendered, later taken by the Confederates early in the cont. the War and eventually given to a Texas Regiment, from whom they were later captured and stored at the U.S Arsenal Mt. Vernon, Ala. afterwards destroyed by fire the old metal in the Arsenal ruins sent to the rolling mill at Rock Island Arsenal, from whom we acquired them. A historical relic sword that helped precipitate the great Civil War.”. The tag bears the famous label of Francis Bannerman, who needs no introduction among arms collectors. It is known that after the capture of arms by the Independent Greys, the arms were then dispersed to Confederate units with the outbreak of the Civil War and it would not be uncommon for this short sword to have ended up in the armament of a Texas regiment and later captured by Federal troops. The sword was previously sold by John J. Hayes Historical Collectibles and is accompanied by prior listing information. CONDITION: Obvious fire damage, pommel missing. Relic. Blade Length: 19" Overall Length: 24 - 3/4" Paperwork: Previous Purchas Information.

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(A) HIGH CONDITION MASSACHUSETTS ARMS COMPANY BELT REVOLVER AND KNIFE IN CASE ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN BRO

Lot # 1166 (Sale Order: 166 of 326)      

Massachusetts Arms Company Belt Model revolver with Maynard Tape Priming Device and manually rotating cylinder. When these revolvers were originally manufactured, the cylinder was automatically rotated and the ignition system were nipples behind each chamber, much like other revolvers of the period. Unfortunately for Massachusetts Arms Company, Colt saw this as an infringement on their patented revolver system and sued them. They were forced to essentially redesign this revolver, and came up with a push-button system to manually unlock the cylinder for turning of the cylinder and moved to a single nipple near the gas shield and attached a Maynard Tape Priming system for quick reloading. About 2,500 tape primed pocket revolvers were produced from 1851 to 1860. Of these 2,500 manufactured, it is known that 200 were used during Bleeding Kansas as well as Harpers Ferry by John Brown and his men, though the serial numbers were not recorded. The official inventory of arms captured by the Independent Greys states that “12 Mass. Arms Company’s Pistols” were recovered from the Kennedy Farm and reports of the capture of arms indicates “The arms consisted of boxes filled with Sharpe’s rifles, pistols, etc., all bearing the stamp of the Massachusetts Manufacturing Company, Chicopee, Mass.” Reports from the Independent Greys state “The room was littered with Sharpe’s rifles, revolvers, and pikes” and that the “gallant Greys proceeded to possess themselves each man of a rifle and a pair of revolvers…” This belt model revolver features a 6" round barrel chambered in .31 caliber rifled with "pinched" screw-in front sight and top strap rear sight. Cylinder is acid etched with Naval motif featuring crossed cannon and anchor, floral scroll, and bands running the circumference of the cylinder. Top and both sides of receiver are engraved with large floral scroll pattern. Tape primer gate is marked with typically seen US Armory Eagle in shield with "MAYNARD'S PATENT / SEP. 22. 1845" above and below the eagle. Color case hardened top strap, cylinder arbor, frame, hammer, and front strap. 2-piece plain walnut grips with silver-plated backstrap and trigger guard. Accompanying this revolver is period knife with wooden handle and leather sheath. The knife features a clip point blade with wood grip scales, complete with leather scabbard. The knife was supposedly used during the Harpers Ferry Raid. The revolver and knife are both housed in a hardwood case with fitted brown cloth interior, and indents that accommodate both weapons. The inside of the lid features a silver medallion with portrait of John Brown that bears the phrase "SLAVERY THE SUM OF ALL VILLANIES / MARCHING ALONG" around the border. Inside of lid is serial numbered 184. CONDITION: Excellent for its age, with a majority of the original bluing remaining, beginning to mix with a brown-gray patina. Cylinder etching is complete. Frame has turned a dull gray patina with engraving sharp. Trigger guard and backstrap retain nearly all of their silver plating, with the exception of the high edges. Grips are very good with no major signs of distress and minor handling marks. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with well-defined rifling. Knife exhibits a blade with gray patina with pitting and freckling throughout. Wood grip scales exhibit scattered dents and handling wear. Scabbard exhibits creases and cracks with several openings on the seam. There are 3 holes at the end of the scabbard indicating there was once a belt loop affixed to the scabbard body. Case is good, with handling marks throughout. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (A) 6" (B) 14 - 3/8 w/ 8 - 1/2" blade Caliber/Bore: (A) .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (A) Massachusetts Model: (A) Belt Revolver Paperwork: Past Auction Description of similar example Serial Number: (A) 157
Massachusetts Arms Company Belt Model revolver with Maynard Tape Priming Device and manually rotating cylinder. When these revolvers were originally manufactured, the cyl...moreinder was automatically rotated and the ignition system were nipples behind each chamber, much like other revolvers of the period. Unfortunately for Massachusetts Arms Company, Colt saw this as an infringement on their patented revolver system and sued them. They were forced to essentially redesign this revolver, and came up with a push-button system to manually unlock the cylinder for turning of the cylinder and moved to a single nipple near the gas shield and attached a Maynard Tape Priming system for quick reloading. About 2,500 tape primed pocket revolvers were produced from 1851 to 1860. Of these 2,500 manufactured, it is known that 200 were used during Bleeding Kansas as well as Harpers Ferry by John Brown and his men, though the serial numbers were not recorded. The official inventory of arms captured by the Independent Greys states that “12 Mass. Arms Company’s Pistols” were recovered from the Kennedy Farm and reports of the capture of arms indicates “The arms consisted of boxes filled with Sharpe’s rifles, pistols, etc., all bearing the stamp of the Massachusetts Manufacturing Company, Chicopee, Mass.” Reports from the Independent Greys state “The room was littered with Sharpe’s rifles, revolvers, and pikes” and that the “gallant Greys proceeded to possess themselves each man of a rifle and a pair of revolvers…” This belt model revolver features a 6" round barrel chambered in .31 caliber rifled with "pinched" screw-in front sight and top strap rear sight. Cylinder is acid etched with Naval motif featuring crossed cannon and anchor, floral scroll, and bands running the circumference of the cylinder. Top and both sides of receiver are engraved with large floral scroll pattern. Tape primer gate is marked with typically seen US Armory Eagle in shield with "MAYNARD'S PATENT / SEP. 22. 1845" above and below the eagle. Color case hardened top strap, cylinder arbor, frame, hammer, and front strap. 2-piece plain walnut grips with silver-plated backstrap and trigger guard. Accompanying this revolver is period knife with wooden handle and leather sheath. The knife features a clip point blade with wood grip scales, complete with leather scabbard. The knife was supposedly used during the Harpers Ferry Raid. The revolver and knife are both housed in a hardwood case with fitted brown cloth interior, and indents that accommodate both weapons. The inside of the lid features a silver medallion with portrait of John Brown that bears the phrase "SLAVERY THE SUM OF ALL VILLANIES / MARCHING ALONG" around the border. Inside of lid is serial numbered 184. CONDITION: Excellent for its age, with a majority of the original bluing remaining, beginning to mix with a brown-gray patina. Cylinder etching is complete. Frame has turned a dull gray patina with engraving sharp. Trigger guard and backstrap retain nearly all of their silver plating, with the exception of the high edges. Grips are very good with no major signs of distress and minor handling marks. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with well-defined rifling. Knife exhibits a blade with gray patina with pitting and freckling throughout. Wood grip scales exhibit scattered dents and handling wear. Scabbard exhibits creases and cracks with several openings on the seam. There are 3 holes at the end of the scabbard indicating there was once a belt loop affixed to the scabbard body. Case is good, with handling marks throughout. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (A) 6" (B) 14 - 3/8 w/ 8 - 1/2" blade Caliber/Bore: (A) .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (A) Massachusetts Model: (A) Belt Revolver Paperwork: Past Auction Description of similar example Serial Number: (A) 157

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AMES PRESENTATION GRADE M1850 SWORD OF CAPTAIN JOSEPH P. WARNER, COMMANDER OF THE BALTIMORE CITY GUA

Lot # 1167 (Sale Order: 167 of 326)      

Joseph Putney Warner was born in 1811 and became a Baltimore silversmith, jeweler, and the city assayer from 1844 to 1852. He was a member of a city militia company from the early 1840s, and is listed as part of the Baltimore City Guards as a Lieutenant from October 29, 1852, later rising to the rank of Captain on November 15, 1854. When the Baltimore City Guards expanded to a battalion consisting of 3 companies in 1857. He is listed as a captain until August 23, 1859 when he was promoted to major. In October 1859 they were part of Maryland’s “First Light Division” of militia and Warner led them to Harpers Ferry upon news of John Brown’s raid, 1 of 3 Baltimore militia units who journeyed there by rail and were joined along the way by Col. Robert E. Lee and a detachment of Marines. Their participation at Harper’s Ferry on the ill-fated day of insurrection was recorded in local newspapers including the Richmond Dispatch and the Wilmington Journal: “At quarter past three the companies began to arrive, and in a short time all were in the cars ready for the start. The following are the military from Baltimore:…The Battalion of City Guards, Major Joseph P. Warner, with three companies, commanded respectively by Capts. Lloyd B. Parks, John G. Johannes, and Woodburn, and numbering 82 rank and file.” They arrived in the early morning hours of October 18 and were present for the assault on the firehouse and capture of John Brown and his men. Given the date of the presentation and the fact that he was still a captain only a few months prior to the raid, he most likely carried this sword while putting down John Brown’s raid. 2 years later, Warner was commissioned Lieutenant Colonel in the Maryland militia on February 25, 1861 and during the Civil War Warner was decidedly pro-Union, though the Baltimore City Guard, like other state militia units was obliged to disarm at the Governor’s direction. He nevertheless was active in recruiting state three-year regiments for U.S. service, taking a commission as Colonel of the 4th Maryland until it was fully recruited and organized for field service, and then returning to militia service until his death in 1862. He was well respected by his colleagues and the men under his command as his obituary states, “He took a deep interest in his command, and was highly esteemed by those under him.”. Warner’s sword is quite attractive and merits that of a respected officer. The presentation is located on the upper mount and reads “Presented to / CAPT. J.P. WARNER. / of the / Baltimore City Guards / BY THE / Members of the Company / Oct. 18, 1854”. The upper mount is marked “AMES MFG CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS”. The blade decorations are as tasteful as the presentation and feature foliate and patriotic motifs. They begin just above the ricasso, with the etched Ames maker mark that reads “Ames / Mfg. Co. / Chicopee / Mass.” and a stand of arms, intertwined with foliate scrolls that lead to a panoply of arms and a spread winged federal eagle with a banner marked with the de facto national motto terminating with foliate scrolls which morph into floral vines. The reverse blade features similar motifs, with the eagle replaced by the large letters “U.S.” and another panoply of arms. The guard is equally ornate, gilded, and features pierced open foliate and floral scrolls, terminating with a leafy quillon. The grip is of wood, neatly grooved to accommodate twisted brass wire, and wrapped in high quality sharkskin. Pommel is decorated with laurel leaves leading to a tiered cap. Complete with the black leather scabbard which features beautiful gilded mounts. Upper and middle mounts each feature the typical band with carry ring. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a pleasing gray patina with areas of freckling. The decorations are only slightly muted and remain crisp. Hilt exhibits a generous amount of its original gilding. Twisted wire remains wrapped to the grip with nice sharkskin that exhibits handling wear. The scabbard is in 3 pieces, having cracked before the middle mount, and before the drag. It is held together by a piece of wood which was inserted into the scabbard in order to display it as 1 piece. Scabbard is otherwise in good condition, exhibiting blemishes typical of old leather. Mounts retain liberal amounts of original gilding. The sword was featured on pg. 154 of “Inscribed Union Swords 1861-1865”. Included with this sword is a folder of notes from the Hartzler Collection, as well as 2 documents pertaining to Warner’s service. There is also a photo of Warner in his militia uniform with this sword on Winterthur.org. This is a very nice sword inscribed to a militia officer who was present for one of the defining moments of the American Civil War. Blade Length: 29 - 5/8" Overall Length: 35 - 1/2" Paperwork: Folder with Collection Notes and Documents
Joseph Putney Warner was born in 1811 and became a Baltimore silversmith, jeweler, and the city assayer from 1844 to 1852. He was a member of a city militia company from ...morethe early 1840s, and is listed as part of the Baltimore City Guards as a Lieutenant from October 29, 1852, later rising to the rank of Captain on November 15, 1854. When the Baltimore City Guards expanded to a battalion consisting of 3 companies in 1857. He is listed as a captain until August 23, 1859 when he was promoted to major. In October 1859 they were part of Maryland’s “First Light Division” of militia and Warner led them to Harpers Ferry upon news of John Brown’s raid, 1 of 3 Baltimore militia units who journeyed there by rail and were joined along the way by Col. Robert E. Lee and a detachment of Marines. Their participation at Harper’s Ferry on the ill-fated day of insurrection was recorded in local newspapers including the Richmond Dispatch and the Wilmington Journal: “At quarter past three the companies began to arrive, and in a short time all were in the cars ready for the start. The following are the military from Baltimore:…The Battalion of City Guards, Major Joseph P. Warner, with three companies, commanded respectively by Capts. Lloyd B. Parks, John G. Johannes, and Woodburn, and numbering 82 rank and file.” They arrived in the early morning hours of October 18 and were present for the assault on the firehouse and capture of John Brown and his men. Given the date of the presentation and the fact that he was still a captain only a few months prior to the raid, he most likely carried this sword while putting down John Brown’s raid. 2 years later, Warner was commissioned Lieutenant Colonel in the Maryland militia on February 25, 1861 and during the Civil War Warner was decidedly pro-Union, though the Baltimore City Guard, like other state militia units was obliged to disarm at the Governor’s direction. He nevertheless was active in recruiting state three-year regiments for U.S. service, taking a commission as Colonel of the 4th Maryland until it was fully recruited and organized for field service, and then returning to militia service until his death in 1862. He was well respected by his colleagues and the men under his command as his obituary states, “He took a deep interest in his command, and was highly esteemed by those under him.”. Warner’s sword is quite attractive and merits that of a respected officer. The presentation is located on the upper mount and reads “Presented to / CAPT. J.P. WARNER. / of the / Baltimore City Guards / BY THE / Members of the Company / Oct. 18, 1854”. The upper mount is marked “AMES MFG CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS”. The blade decorations are as tasteful as the presentation and feature foliate and patriotic motifs. They begin just above the ricasso, with the etched Ames maker mark that reads “Ames / Mfg. Co. / Chicopee / Mass.” and a stand of arms, intertwined with foliate scrolls that lead to a panoply of arms and a spread winged federal eagle with a banner marked with the de facto national motto terminating with foliate scrolls which morph into floral vines. The reverse blade features similar motifs, with the eagle replaced by the large letters “U.S.” and another panoply of arms. The guard is equally ornate, gilded, and features pierced open foliate and floral scrolls, terminating with a leafy quillon. The grip is of wood, neatly grooved to accommodate twisted brass wire, and wrapped in high quality sharkskin. Pommel is decorated with laurel leaves leading to a tiered cap. Complete with the black leather scabbard which features beautiful gilded mounts. Upper and middle mounts each feature the typical band with carry ring. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a pleasing gray patina with areas of freckling. The decorations are only slightly muted and remain crisp. Hilt exhibits a generous amount of its original gilding. Twisted wire remains wrapped to the grip with nice sharkskin that exhibits handling wear. The scabbard is in 3 pieces, having cracked before the middle mount, and before the drag. It is held together by a piece of wood which was inserted into the scabbard in order to display it as 1 piece. Scabbard is otherwise in good condition, exhibiting blemishes typical of old leather. Mounts retain liberal amounts of original gilding. The sword was featured on pg. 154 of “Inscribed Union Swords 1861-1865”. Included with this sword is a folder of notes from the Hartzler Collection, as well as 2 documents pertaining to Warner’s service. There is also a photo of Warner in his militia uniform with this sword on Winterthur.org. This is a very nice sword inscribed to a militia officer who was present for one of the defining moments of the American Civil War. Blade Length: 29 - 5/8" Overall Length: 35 - 1/2" Paperwork: Folder with Collection Notes and Documents

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(A) WORLD CLASS SHARPS MODEL 1853 CARBINE TAKEN FROM JOHN BROWN’S ARSENAL AT THE RAID ON HARPERS FER

Lot # 1168 (Sale Order: 168 of 326)      

John Brown is perhaps one of the most recognizable and controversial figures of the American Civil War Era. Brown was both famous and notorious as he made a name for himself with his infamous raids which added to the unrest of the time, and was often regarded as a martyr in the North and a villain in the South. His raid at Harpers Ferry on October 18, 1859 is perhaps one of the most defining moments for his life, but also the country, as it was one of the final sparks that ignited secession. Brown’s aggression and the controversy he caused still creates debate amongst historians to this day. Brown accumulated various weapons for his raids, and among his arsenal he and his followers used to overthrow the armory at Harpers Ferry, were 200 Sharps carbines. This Sharps carbine was captured and secured by the Independent Grays, who were 1 of the 5 Baltimore militia companies sent to Harpers Ferry, where they joined 3 companies from Frederick, already on the scene with the Virginia militia. The Independent Greys were organized on August 14, 1833 and first paraded on March 18, 1834, 20 men strong, under Captain J.M. Anderson and Lieutenants Gill and Cram. During the Mexican War 15 members of the Greys received commissions, and at least one company of Colonel Hughes’ Regiment of Maryland and District of Columbia Volunteers, serving 1847-1848, had members of the Greys as Captain and all 3 Lieutenants. An 1858 newspaper noted membership had declined, but was again on the rise. They were part of Maryland’s “First Light Division,” based at Baltimore and consisted of 2 brigades, the Second, made of up the 1st Rifle Regiment, the Battalion of Baltimore City Guards, and the 53rd Regiment, of which the Independent Greys comprised 1 company, though there is also reference to an Independent Greys Band in the mid-1850s. Their defining moment would originate at Harpers Ferry in 1859 when Lieutenants Simpson and Kerchner led the detachment from the Independent Greys who were among the 201 Baltimore militia who took part in John Brown’s capture. The Greys were ordered to seize the arms that Brown had stored at a log cabin sometimes used as a schoolhouse and were each permitted to retain one of the Sharps carbines discovered there. A period article states that the room was “littered with Sharp’s rifles” and that “after satisfying themselves that the traitors had fled, the gallant Grays proceeded to possess themselves each man a rifle and a pair of revolvers, the remainder being placed, together with a large number of pikes upon a large new wagon.”. During the Civil War the nickname Independent Greys was used by Company D, of the 1st Maryland in Confederate service. The Sharps exhibits a beautiful inscription on the patchbox “Captured by the / Independent Greys, / At the Insurrection at Harpers Ferry / Oct. 18th 1859. R. Wm. Grahame” in elegantly engraved script. Hartzler’s notes identify Grahame as Robert W. Graham, who served in the Civil War as Captain and Assistant Quartermaster in the 21st Texas Cavalry. His records are fragmentary. He was appointed Captain and Assistant Quartermaster in the CS Army on July 29, 1862, with rank from July 1 and assigned to the 21st Texas Cavalry. In September 1863 he shows up as Assistant Quartermaster for Carter’s Texas Cavalry Brigade at Pine Bluff, Arkansas and in May 1864 as Assistant Quartermaster in the Department of Texas. The 21st Texas Cavalry was organized in Spring 1862 by G.W. Carter, who envisioned a regiment of lancers, and then a brigade of 3 regiments. Despite occasional references to it as the 1st Texas Lancers, the regiment served as conventional cavalry and Carter’s other 2 nascent regiments were dismounted and served as infantry. The 21st served in Parson’s brigade, though Carter occasionally commanded some of Parson’s Texas units as a separate brigade. The regiment participated in Marmaduke's invasion of Missouri in the spring of 1863, taking part in the raid on Cape Girardeau between April 17 and May 2, 1863, and then returned to southern part of the state to picket the Arkansas River and later act as scouts and raiders after the fall of Pine Bluff. In 1864, the regiment saw its second major action in countering Union General Banks’s Red River Campaign, following the retreating Federal army down the Red River and fighting numerous skirmishes with Union cavalry and infantry, with its last action at Yellow Bayou on May 18, 1864. Click here to see the full description.

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CIVIL WAR MARLAND SECCESSION COCKADE, TINTYPE OF SOLDIER WITH MISSISSIPPI.

Lot # 1169 (Sale Order: 169 of 326)      

Lot consists of (A) Maryland blue secession cockade. Blue silk of 2 layers with short blue ribbons held at center by an Extra Quality cuff size Maryland state seal button. CONDITION: Very good. Minor wear to edge at upper right and lower portion of left ribbon missing. Slight soiling to ribbons. A very scarce early war badge. (B) Ninth plate cased tintype showing an early war armed volunteer wearing on his chest 2 similar cockades, tinted blue by the photographer. He is shown from the knees up in front of a plain backdrop, apparently improvised, wearing a gray frock coat and trousers, and an 1839 style wheel cap with rain cover. He has a narrow cartridge box sling over one shoulder, and a cap box shows on his waist belt. He holds up for the camera a rifle with sling. The photographer has light gilt not only two buttons on his coat front and cuff, but the lower barrel band of the rifle and the patchbox in its stock, the hinge of which is partly visible underneath the coloring. CONDITION: Very good. The clarity is excellent and the coloring is not obtrusive. This is a strong portrait of an early war pro-secession volunteer showing off one of the favorite weapons of southern militia companies. The image is framed and glassed, lacks a mat, and his housed in an embossed leatherette case with pad in place but separated hinge. The cockade is illustrated both in Arms Makers and in "Medical Doctors of Maryland in the CSA" by Hartzler. Paperwork: Folder of Research
Lot consists of (A) Maryland blue secession cockade. Blue silk of 2 layers with short blue ribbons held at center by an Extra Quality cuff size Maryland state seal button...more. CONDITION: Very good. Minor wear to edge at upper right and lower portion of left ribbon missing. Slight soiling to ribbons. A very scarce early war badge. (B) Ninth plate cased tintype showing an early war armed volunteer wearing on his chest 2 similar cockades, tinted blue by the photographer. He is shown from the knees up in front of a plain backdrop, apparently improvised, wearing a gray frock coat and trousers, and an 1839 style wheel cap with rain cover. He has a narrow cartridge box sling over one shoulder, and a cap box shows on his waist belt. He holds up for the camera a rifle with sling. The photographer has light gilt not only two buttons on his coat front and cuff, but the lower barrel band of the rifle and the patchbox in its stock, the hinge of which is partly visible underneath the coloring. CONDITION: Very good. The clarity is excellent and the coloring is not obtrusive. This is a strong portrait of an early war pro-secession volunteer showing off one of the favorite weapons of southern militia companies. The image is framed and glassed, lacks a mat, and his housed in an embossed leatherette case with pad in place but separated hinge. The cockade is illustrated both in Arms Makers and in "Medical Doctors of Maryland in the CSA" by Hartzler. Paperwork: Folder of Research

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LOT OF 2: RELICS FROM THE 1861 BALTIMORE PRATT STREET RIOT.

Lot # 1170 (Sale Order: 170 of 326)      

Lot consists of 2 items (A) Paving stone with painted inscription reading, "BALTIMORE / PRATT STREET RIOT / PAVING STONE / APRIL 19, 1861.". (B) 24 May 1861 letter to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore from William Harris petitioning for them cover his losses amounting to $266 when his establishment on Pratt Street was "entered by a body of men, to him unknown, on Sunday 21st April last, who demanded and seized the Fire Arms enumerated below..." He goes on to list 2 rifles, 2 DB (double barrel) guns, 12 assorted pistols, and 2 Colts pistols ("fine".) The paving stone conveys the damage one could do when thrown and comes from initial riot when a mob, angered by Lincoln's call for troops to suppress the rebellion after Fort Sumter, attacked Massachusetts militia troops in transit to Washington while they moved from one train depot to another. Period accounts mention paving stones prominently among the missiles hurled by the mob, which also tried to grab soldiers' muskets, displayed weapons and fired random shots. Soldiers eventually opened fire. 3 soldiers, 8 rioters, and at least 1 bystander were killed, with numbers of wounded and injured adding to the total. The Governor and Mayor called out the militia in an effort to restore order, but Harris's letter, referring to the theft of arms just 2 days later, shows how unsettled the city was. In May, the city was placed under military rule. Whether Harris really did not know whom his weapons went to, was really robbed, or was trying to cover himself with the authorities as well as for a purported financial loss is an open question.
Lot consists of 2 items (A) Paving stone with painted inscription reading, "BALTIMORE / PRATT STREET RIOT / PAVING STONE / APRIL 19, 1861.". (B) 24 May 1861 letter to the...more Mayor and City Council of Baltimore from William Harris petitioning for them cover his losses amounting to $266 when his establishment on Pratt Street was "entered by a body of men, to him unknown, on Sunday 21st April last, who demanded and seized the Fire Arms enumerated below..." He goes on to list 2 rifles, 2 DB (double barrel) guns, 12 assorted pistols, and 2 Colts pistols ("fine".) The paving stone conveys the damage one could do when thrown and comes from initial riot when a mob, angered by Lincoln's call for troops to suppress the rebellion after Fort Sumter, attacked Massachusetts militia troops in transit to Washington while they moved from one train depot to another. Period accounts mention paving stones prominently among the missiles hurled by the mob, which also tried to grab soldiers' muskets, displayed weapons and fired random shots. Soldiers eventually opened fire. 3 soldiers, 8 rioters, and at least 1 bystander were killed, with numbers of wounded and injured adding to the total. The Governor and Mayor called out the militia in an effort to restore order, but Harris's letter, referring to the theft of arms just 2 days later, shows how unsettled the city was. In May, the city was placed under military rule. Whether Harris really did not know whom his weapons went to, was really robbed, or was trying to cover himself with the authorities as well as for a purported financial loss is an open question.

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LEE’S SEPTEMBER 8, 1862 PROCLAMATION TO THE CITIZENS OF MARYLAND AND TINTYPE OF MARYLAND SOLDIER IN

Lot # 1171 (Sale Order: 171 of 326)      

Lot consists of 3 items from the Dorsey family of Maryland. (A) Very scarce copy of R.E. Lee’s September 8, 1862 proclamation “To The People of Maryland.” Issued at Frederick, Maryland just 9 days before Antietam, Lee explains the entrance of Confederate Army into Maryland as an effort to protect their constitutional rights against the “wrongs and outrages” inflicted upon them as if they were a “conquered Province.” Lee’s hopes for an influx of Maryland volunteers were not fulfilled and the army would begin its return to Virginia just 10 days later in the wake of the bloodiest single day of the war. CONDITION: Very good. Minor fold lines. A very scarce document. (B) Tintype image in half case measuring approximately 3 - 1/8” x 3 - 5/8”, identified by the family in a notarized letter as “Frank Dorsey” who “before the war” was in the 1st South Carolina. The letter says he went “to Baltimore” to enlist, likely a slip for going “from Baltimore.” This is likely Francis Dorsey, who served in Captain Simkins’ Company, later Company E, Butler’s 1st Regiment South Carolina Infantry, appointed Corporal on March 5, 1861, indicating he joined up just months after South Carolina’s ordinance of secession. He was returned to the ranks as of April 13 and sentenced to forfeit his pay by a court martial and is listed as present and a private through October. He appears to have served his 1 year enlistment, then re-enlisted for another year in Company F Charleston Battalion of South Carolina Volunteers in March 1862. He is listed as present through the end of April, but deserted some time prior to July 23, 1862. The image shows a young man in U.S. style fatigue blouse and forage cap. CONDITION: Very good. (C) Autographed copy of Bradley T. Johnson’s 1884 address on the “First Maryland Campaign” made before the VA Division of the Association of the ANV. CONDITION: Good. Losses to paper wrap, and dedication, but full signature of Johnson.
Lot consists of 3 items from the Dorsey family of Maryland. (A) Very scarce copy of R.E. Lee’s September 8, 1862 proclamation “To The People of Maryland.” Issued at Frede...morerick, Maryland just 9 days before Antietam, Lee explains the entrance of Confederate Army into Maryland as an effort to protect their constitutional rights against the “wrongs and outrages” inflicted upon them as if they were a “conquered Province.” Lee’s hopes for an influx of Maryland volunteers were not fulfilled and the army would begin its return to Virginia just 10 days later in the wake of the bloodiest single day of the war. CONDITION: Very good. Minor fold lines. A very scarce document. (B) Tintype image in half case measuring approximately 3 - 1/8” x 3 - 5/8”, identified by the family in a notarized letter as “Frank Dorsey” who “before the war” was in the 1st South Carolina. The letter says he went “to Baltimore” to enlist, likely a slip for going “from Baltimore.” This is likely Francis Dorsey, who served in Captain Simkins’ Company, later Company E, Butler’s 1st Regiment South Carolina Infantry, appointed Corporal on March 5, 1861, indicating he joined up just months after South Carolina’s ordinance of secession. He was returned to the ranks as of April 13 and sentenced to forfeit his pay by a court martial and is listed as present and a private through October. He appears to have served his 1 year enlistment, then re-enlisted for another year in Company F Charleston Battalion of South Carolina Volunteers in March 1862. He is listed as present through the end of April, but deserted some time prior to July 23, 1862. The image shows a young man in U.S. style fatigue blouse and forage cap. CONDITION: Very good. (C) Autographed copy of Bradley T. Johnson’s 1884 address on the “First Maryland Campaign” made before the VA Division of the Association of the ANV. CONDITION: Good. Losses to paper wrap, and dedication, but full signature of Johnson.

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CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD RECOVERED FROM CRUM'S FORD.

Lot # 1172 (Sale Order: 172 of 326)      

Measuring 26 - 3/4” overall, with a 21 - 1/2” blade, this short sword exhibits a hilt with concentric ringed grip atop a sloping section, leading to the crossguard and a flattened globular pommel with spherical pommel cap, which is typical construction of E.J. Johnston or W.J. McElroy. The blade is constructed of steel, and features a double edge with no fuller. A note from the Hartzler Collection accompanies this short sword and states that this specimen was “obtained by souvenir hunters at Crum’s Ford at the Battle of Monocacy". The Battle of Monocacy was fought on July 9, 1864, in Maryland, as part of the Valley Campaigns of 1864, and was the northernmost Confederate victory of the war. Confederate artillery played a crucial role during the battle especially when it prevented General Lew Wallace from reinforcing James Rickett’s men. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a gray patina with several chips along the edges. The blade is mostly straight but appears misshapen, which would not be uncommon for Southern craftmanship. There is evidence of delamination, which is also another common characteristic. The brass hilt exhibits a pleasant patina with obvious casting flaws and wear from handling and age. There is a slight gap between the blade and guard. Distinguishing between artillery short swords made by Johnston and those made by McElroy, the other manufacturer in Macon, Georgia, is the subject of much debate in collector circles. Some attribute the unfullered blade and the better finished recessed panel of the guard, and turned sunken roundels at the crossguard ends to McElroy. There is no debate, however, that 1 of the 2 Macon makers produced this sword. Blade Length: 21 - 1/2" Overall Length: 26 - 3/4" Paperwork: Information Folder
Measuring 26 - 3/4” overall, with a 21 - 1/2” blade, this short sword exhibits a hilt with concentric ringed grip atop a sloping section, leading to the crossguard and a ...moreflattened globular pommel with spherical pommel cap, which is typical construction of E.J. Johnston or W.J. McElroy. The blade is constructed of steel, and features a double edge with no fuller. A note from the Hartzler Collection accompanies this short sword and states that this specimen was “obtained by souvenir hunters at Crum’s Ford at the Battle of Monocacy". The Battle of Monocacy was fought on July 9, 1864, in Maryland, as part of the Valley Campaigns of 1864, and was the northernmost Confederate victory of the war. Confederate artillery played a crucial role during the battle especially when it prevented General Lew Wallace from reinforcing James Rickett’s men. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a gray patina with several chips along the edges. The blade is mostly straight but appears misshapen, which would not be uncommon for Southern craftmanship. There is evidence of delamination, which is also another common characteristic. The brass hilt exhibits a pleasant patina with obvious casting flaws and wear from handling and age. There is a slight gap between the blade and guard. Distinguishing between artillery short swords made by Johnston and those made by McElroy, the other manufacturer in Macon, Georgia, is the subject of much debate in collector circles. Some attribute the unfullered blade and the better finished recessed panel of the guard, and turned sunken roundels at the crossguard ends to McElroy. There is no debate, however, that 1 of the 2 Macon makers produced this sword. Blade Length: 21 - 1/2" Overall Length: 26 - 3/4" Paperwork: Information Folder

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LOUIS FROELICH CAVALRY SABER ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES E. GROGAN, 1ST MARYLAND INFANTRY, WOUNDED AND CAP

Lot # 1173 (Sale Order: 173 of 326)      

Charles Edward Grogan was born in 1841 and was a clerk in Baltimore when the war started, but was described by Maryland soldier McHenry Howard as “having as little sense of fear and danger as any man he had ever seen.”. He certainly proved it with very active wartime service. Crossing back into his native Virginia, he enlisted in Company H, 1st Maryland Infantry, for 12 months service at Piedmont on July 20, 1861, just before Bull Run, where the regiment played a key role in defeating Union forces, earning its commander a battlefield promotion to general. After that service he gained an appointment as Aide-de-Camp to Generals R.E. Colston and Isaac Trimble. He was wounded at Chancellorsville and again at Gettysburg, along with Trimble, in Pickett’s Charge on July 3. Captured and imprisoned at Fort McHenry and Johnson’s Island, he managed to escape, return to Maryland and again head south, this time joining Mosby’s command and being chosen Second Lieutenant of Company D, organized in March 1864 and composed largely of Marylanders. Mosby’s exploits will be familiar. Grogan was in position to take part in their continual small unit actions, raids, and disruption of Union supply lines and communications. After Appomattox Mosby simply disbanded his command, but Grogan was among those who formally surrendered and were paroled April 22. He returned to Baltimore to become a merchant, dealing in groceries and later in fertilizer, and held civic office as a court bailiff before his death in 1922. An unnotarized note attributes this saber to Grogan as it states the saber was obtained from the Grogan family in the 1840’s (typo, 1940s) and was later sold to Dan Hartzler. Since in the Hartzler Collection, the saber was featured on pgs. 289-290 in “Confederate Presentation and Inscribed Swords and Revolvers” and pg. 184 in “A Band of Brothers Photographic Epilogue to Marylanders in the Confederacy”. According to Hartzler’s notes, this unmarked brass hilted cavalry saber has been attributed to Confederate arms manufacturer Louis Froelich’s sword factory at his CSA arms factory in North Carolina by style and construction. It is known that Froelich produced 2700 officer sabers, 600 naval cutlasses, and 800 cavalry sabers before production was interrupted by Federal raiders. The saber features a knob shaped brass pommel that is knob shaped. The knucklebow originates from the end of the pommel and forms into a 3-band cavalry guard. The numerals “XVII” are noticed right as the bands connect to the guard which is eye shaped and features raised borders and center. The hilt does not feature any ferrules to help secure the reverse cone shaped grip that is wrapped with thick black leather and grooved in order to accommodate a thick band of iron wire. The blade is curved and features a single, stopped fuller, and no ricasso. An iron scabbard that is complimented by brass mounts completes the saber. The upper and middle mount are each a single brass band that accommodates a carry ring. Brass throat is also marked “XVIII”. The scabbard body exhibits traces of reddish-brown paint. The saber is accompanied by a folder of research regarding Grogan’s service, as well as page scans of the books it is featured in, and Hartzler’s notes. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a gray patina with scattered freckling throughout its length. There are obvious forging flaws that are typical of Confederate blades. Hilt exhibits a pleasing patina with typical reddish-brown tint and exhibits scattered casting flaws. The grip exhibits areas of leather loss and handling wear with tight iron wire. The scabbard exhibits a dark, heavy patina with firmly secured mounts. There are scattered dents throughout its length. Crude seam with obvious wear from age, but the scabbard remains sturdy. Blade Length: 34 - 3/8" Overall Length: 40" Paperwork: Folder of Information
Charles Edward Grogan was born in 1841 and was a clerk in Baltimore when the war started, but was described by Maryland soldier McHenry Howard as “having as little sense ...moreof fear and danger as any man he had ever seen.”. He certainly proved it with very active wartime service. Crossing back into his native Virginia, he enlisted in Company H, 1st Maryland Infantry, for 12 months service at Piedmont on July 20, 1861, just before Bull Run, where the regiment played a key role in defeating Union forces, earning its commander a battlefield promotion to general. After that service he gained an appointment as Aide-de-Camp to Generals R.E. Colston and Isaac Trimble. He was wounded at Chancellorsville and again at Gettysburg, along with Trimble, in Pickett’s Charge on July 3. Captured and imprisoned at Fort McHenry and Johnson’s Island, he managed to escape, return to Maryland and again head south, this time joining Mosby’s command and being chosen Second Lieutenant of Company D, organized in March 1864 and composed largely of Marylanders. Mosby’s exploits will be familiar. Grogan was in position to take part in their continual small unit actions, raids, and disruption of Union supply lines and communications. After Appomattox Mosby simply disbanded his command, but Grogan was among those who formally surrendered and were paroled April 22. He returned to Baltimore to become a merchant, dealing in groceries and later in fertilizer, and held civic office as a court bailiff before his death in 1922. An unnotarized note attributes this saber to Grogan as it states the saber was obtained from the Grogan family in the 1840’s (typo, 1940s) and was later sold to Dan Hartzler. Since in the Hartzler Collection, the saber was featured on pgs. 289-290 in “Confederate Presentation and Inscribed Swords and Revolvers” and pg. 184 in “A Band of Brothers Photographic Epilogue to Marylanders in the Confederacy”. According to Hartzler’s notes, this unmarked brass hilted cavalry saber has been attributed to Confederate arms manufacturer Louis Froelich’s sword factory at his CSA arms factory in North Carolina by style and construction. It is known that Froelich produced 2700 officer sabers, 600 naval cutlasses, and 800 cavalry sabers before production was interrupted by Federal raiders. The saber features a knob shaped brass pommel that is knob shaped. The knucklebow originates from the end of the pommel and forms into a 3-band cavalry guard. The numerals “XVII” are noticed right as the bands connect to the guard which is eye shaped and features raised borders and center. The hilt does not feature any ferrules to help secure the reverse cone shaped grip that is wrapped with thick black leather and grooved in order to accommodate a thick band of iron wire. The blade is curved and features a single, stopped fuller, and no ricasso. An iron scabbard that is complimented by brass mounts completes the saber. The upper and middle mount are each a single brass band that accommodates a carry ring. Brass throat is also marked “XVIII”. The scabbard body exhibits traces of reddish-brown paint. The saber is accompanied by a folder of research regarding Grogan’s service, as well as page scans of the books it is featured in, and Hartzler’s notes. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a gray patina with scattered freckling throughout its length. There are obvious forging flaws that are typical of Confederate blades. Hilt exhibits a pleasing patina with typical reddish-brown tint and exhibits scattered casting flaws. The grip exhibits areas of leather loss and handling wear with tight iron wire. The scabbard exhibits a dark, heavy patina with firmly secured mounts. There are scattered dents throughout its length. Crude seam with obvious wear from age, but the scabbard remains sturdy. Blade Length: 34 - 3/8" Overall Length: 40" Paperwork: Folder of Information

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INSCRIBED 1834 PATTERN OFFICER'S SWORD OF JOSEPH MORT, CO. K 7TH MARYLAND INFANTRY.

Lot # 1174 (Sale Order: 174 of 326)      

1834 pattern US officer's sword with brass hilt and gilt brass scabbard. Globe pommel with simple incised lines. Knucklebow with raised dot design, joining crossguard at quillon block, boat-shape guard slotted at bottom, and closed at top with an open heart. Wood core of grip present with good patina, stamped sheet silver faux-wire wrap missing. Blade is spadroon form, straight, single edge transitioning to double edge midway with single fuller tapering off at that point. Blade shows light traces of blue to about that point with etched martial and floral motifs: lance with pennant and drum on one side, with cannon on the other, both with thin scrolling vine above. Some gilt fill visible. Scabbard is gilt brass, made without frog stud, carrying rings missing. Reverse plain, obverse engraved with rosette and floral spray 4" long starting 5" from scabbard mouth. 12" section of flowing flowering vine with central rosette at bottom to within 5" of scabbard tip. Scabbard marked XII near mouth. No throat. With original bullion/brocade officer's sword knot. The inside of the guard is professionally engraved: "Joseph Mort / Company K 7th / Maryland Infantry" with the company letter and regimental number in block letters and the rest in script. Research with the sword posits Joseph Mort of Company B, 7th Maryland in the Civil War (died in 1864) as owner; however, not only is the company designation different, that Joseph Mort was a private. The unit was most likely pre-war Maryland militia, though an early family sword might have been carried later. Possible pre-war owners might include Joseph Mort, born in Maryland 1811, moved to Pennsylvania about 1840, and died in Ohio 1862, though we have not confirmed militia service. The sword is nevertheless interesting Maryland piece, the inscription real, and worthy of further research. CONDITION: Very good. Grip wrap missing as noted. Guard and scabbard with remnants of gilt and underlying brass bright. Blade Length: 30" Overall Length: 35 - 3/4" Paperwork: Folder of Research
1834 pattern US officer's sword with brass hilt and gilt brass scabbard. Globe pommel with simple incised lines. Knucklebow with raised dot design, joining crossguard at ...morequillon block, boat-shape guard slotted at bottom, and closed at top with an open heart. Wood core of grip present with good patina, stamped sheet silver faux-wire wrap missing. Blade is spadroon form, straight, single edge transitioning to double edge midway with single fuller tapering off at that point. Blade shows light traces of blue to about that point with etched martial and floral motifs: lance with pennant and drum on one side, with cannon on the other, both with thin scrolling vine above. Some gilt fill visible. Scabbard is gilt brass, made without frog stud, carrying rings missing. Reverse plain, obverse engraved with rosette and floral spray 4" long starting 5" from scabbard mouth. 12" section of flowing flowering vine with central rosette at bottom to within 5" of scabbard tip. Scabbard marked XII near mouth. No throat. With original bullion/brocade officer's sword knot. The inside of the guard is professionally engraved: "Joseph Mort / Company K 7th / Maryland Infantry" with the company letter and regimental number in block letters and the rest in script. Research with the sword posits Joseph Mort of Company B, 7th Maryland in the Civil War (died in 1864) as owner; however, not only is the company designation different, that Joseph Mort was a private. The unit was most likely pre-war Maryland militia, though an early family sword might have been carried later. Possible pre-war owners might include Joseph Mort, born in Maryland 1811, moved to Pennsylvania about 1840, and died in Ohio 1862, though we have not confirmed militia service. The sword is nevertheless interesting Maryland piece, the inscription real, and worthy of further research. CONDITION: Very good. Grip wrap missing as noted. Guard and scabbard with remnants of gilt and underlying brass bright. Blade Length: 30" Overall Length: 35 - 3/4" Paperwork: Folder of Research

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(A) "STH MOUNTAIN" INSCRIBED MODEL 1836 WATERS PISTOL CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION.

Lot # 1175 (Sale Order: 175 of 326)      

US M1836 single shot martial pistol manufactured by Waters and dated 1843. 8 - 1/2" barrel in .54 caliber smoothbore with brass blade front sight and integral backstrap notched rear sight near breech. Converted to percussion in a way identical to figure 15 of "A Pictorial History of U.S. Single Shot Martial Pistols" by James M. Kalman with text by C. Meade Patterson. This conversion was very common during the Civil War period, as a way to make older surplus arms like the 1836 usable again and were used by both sides. 1 piece walnut stock with iron mountings. Marked at left of barrel with "U.S. / NWP / P". Hand engraved on bottom flat of stock near trigger guard "Sth Mountain" (South Mountain) in a way consistent with hand engravings used to identify battlefield pickups. The Battle of South Mountain occurred September 14, 1862 and set the stage for the Battle of Antietam a few days later. CONDITION: Fair with wear consistent with long periods of exposure to the elements and potential heavy use with iron assemblies turned an even brown patina. Stock is in matching condition with 3 live cracks: one near rear of lock, one in middle of grip, and one near butt. Swivel ramrod is no longer present. Action functions correctly. Bore is dark with heavy abrasion. These US Martial pistols are fairly common, especially converted to percussion, but a M1836 likely picked up from an important US Civil War battle is a scarce and important find worthy of a museum or Civil War collection. Barrel Length: 8 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .54 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: A. Waters Model: 1836 Serial Number: NSN
US M1836 single shot martial pistol manufactured by Waters and dated 1843. 8 - 1/2" barrel in .54 caliber smoothbore with brass blade front sight and integral backstrap n...moreotched rear sight near breech. Converted to percussion in a way identical to figure 15 of "A Pictorial History of U.S. Single Shot Martial Pistols" by James M. Kalman with text by C. Meade Patterson. This conversion was very common during the Civil War period, as a way to make older surplus arms like the 1836 usable again and were used by both sides. 1 piece walnut stock with iron mountings. Marked at left of barrel with "U.S. / NWP / P". Hand engraved on bottom flat of stock near trigger guard "Sth Mountain" (South Mountain) in a way consistent with hand engravings used to identify battlefield pickups. The Battle of South Mountain occurred September 14, 1862 and set the stage for the Battle of Antietam a few days later. CONDITION: Fair with wear consistent with long periods of exposure to the elements and potential heavy use with iron assemblies turned an even brown patina. Stock is in matching condition with 3 live cracks: one near rear of lock, one in middle of grip, and one near butt. Swivel ramrod is no longer present. Action functions correctly. Bore is dark with heavy abrasion. These US Martial pistols are fairly common, especially converted to percussion, but a M1836 likely picked up from an important US Civil War battle is a scarce and important find worthy of a museum or Civil War collection. Barrel Length: 8 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .54 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: A. Waters Model: 1836 Serial Number: NSN

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