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) FINE INCISE CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE SCHROYER SENIOR.

Lot # 1101 (Sale Order: 101 of 326)      

George Schroyer Senior worked first in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania then Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania with working dates circa 1758 to 1813. Rifle has a 42 - 3/4" swamped octagonal barrel with deep cut rifling, rifle sights, with void of signature. Reconversion flint lock with single trigger control. Full curly maple stock with brass hardware including an engraved early 2 piece patchbox with floral finial and release in comb. Incised "C" scroll design behind cheekpiece, raised shell pattern behind tang, incised fleur-de-lis pattern behind tailpipe, and beavertail carving behind both lock and lockplate. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research. Pictured on pg. 237 of "Gunsmiths & Allied Tradesmen of Eastern Pennsylvania" by Whisker, as Figures 91a-k in "Rifles of Colonial America, Volume II" by Shumway, and on pg. 126 of "Early American Flintlocks" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina, with replacement lock and barrel of questionable age. Forestock shows cracking and 2 foot replacement towards muzzle (an expertly executed, unnoticeable job). Lock has some shrinkage around lock. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 42 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .58 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: George Schroyer Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN
George Schroyer Senior worked first in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania then Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania with working dates circa 1758 to 1813. Rifle has a 42 -...more 3/4" swamped octagonal barrel with deep cut rifling, rifle sights, with void of signature. Reconversion flint lock with single trigger control. Full curly maple stock with brass hardware including an engraved early 2 piece patchbox with floral finial and release in comb. Incised "C" scroll design behind cheekpiece, raised shell pattern behind tang, incised fleur-de-lis pattern behind tailpipe, and beavertail carving behind both lock and lockplate. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research. Pictured on pg. 237 of "Gunsmiths & Allied Tradesmen of Eastern Pennsylvania" by Whisker, as Figures 91a-k in "Rifles of Colonial America, Volume II" by Shumway, and on pg. 126 of "Early American Flintlocks" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina, with replacement lock and barrel of questionable age. Forestock shows cracking and 2 foot replacement towards muzzle (an expertly executed, unnoticeable job). Lock has some shrinkage around lock. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 42 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .58 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: George Schroyer Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN

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(A) INSCRIBED 1811 DATED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED M. SCHROYER.

Lot # 1102 (Sale Order: 102 of 326)      

Carved Flintlock Kentucky Rifle signed by Mathias Schroyer, the younger brother of George Schroyer. Mathias Schroyer worked in Taneytown, Maryland with working dates circa 1796 to 1800. This rifle is probably a restock of Schroyer parts, possibly in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Rifle has a coffin shaped silver inlay on cheek dated "August 1811" with Masonic symbols and a name in script: "Jonathan Cesna Cumberland Vally". Family search lists a Jonathan Cesna in Cumberland Valley born in 1760 and died in 1853. The Cumberland Valley runs south of Bedford into Maryland and is also where Peter White worked. This rifle has many traits similar to Peter White's work who was still in that Valley in 1811. Rifle has a 43 - 1/2" octagonal, deeply rifled barrel, rifle sights, and is signed in script "M SCHROYER". Flint lock with single trigger control. Full curly maple stock with brass hardware including an engraved 4 piece patchbox with plain finial and floral symbols engraved on lid with release in toe, 4 coin silver inlays, and a brass "Man In The Moon" inlay. Raised carved vine style carving often seen in Bedford County with raised floral wrist carving and incised squiggle carving on wrist. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research. Pictured on pg. 35 of "Maryland Longrifles" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina, with use of some older parts. Lock and wrist area show some heavy professional restoration. Lock is newer replacement. Forestock shows some missing chips of wood. Lock has some burnout around lock with wood missing. Stress cracks through carving and patchbox areas. Dark, pitted bore with sticky mechanics. Period restock of a rare seldom seen maker. DLM Barrel Length: 43 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .52 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Mathias Schroyer Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN
Carved Flintlock Kentucky Rifle signed by Mathias Schroyer, the younger brother of George Schroyer. Mathias Schroyer worked in Taneytown, Maryland with working dates circ...morea 1796 to 1800. This rifle is probably a restock of Schroyer parts, possibly in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Rifle has a coffin shaped silver inlay on cheek dated "August 1811" with Masonic symbols and a name in script: "Jonathan Cesna Cumberland Vally". Family search lists a Jonathan Cesna in Cumberland Valley born in 1760 and died in 1853. The Cumberland Valley runs south of Bedford into Maryland and is also where Peter White worked. This rifle has many traits similar to Peter White's work who was still in that Valley in 1811. Rifle has a 43 - 1/2" octagonal, deeply rifled barrel, rifle sights, and is signed in script "M SCHROYER". Flint lock with single trigger control. Full curly maple stock with brass hardware including an engraved 4 piece patchbox with plain finial and floral symbols engraved on lid with release in toe, 4 coin silver inlays, and a brass "Man In The Moon" inlay. Raised carved vine style carving often seen in Bedford County with raised floral wrist carving and incised squiggle carving on wrist. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research. Pictured on pg. 35 of "Maryland Longrifles" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina, with use of some older parts. Lock and wrist area show some heavy professional restoration. Lock is newer replacement. Forestock shows some missing chips of wood. Lock has some burnout around lock with wood missing. Stress cracks through carving and patchbox areas. Dark, pitted bore with sticky mechanics. Period restock of a rare seldom seen maker. DLM Barrel Length: 43 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .52 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Mathias Schroyer Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN

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(A) FINE CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED J. RESOR.

Lot # 1103 (Sale Order: 103 of 326)      

Consignor attributed to Jacob Resor who worked in Frederick, Maryland with working dates circa 1807 to 1836. Rifle has a 45 - 1/4" octagonal .54 caliber rifled barrel, rifle sights, and signed in script "RESOR". Unmarked flint lock with double set trigger control. Full curly maple stock with 2" wide butt with brass hardware including an engraved 4 piece patchbox with floral finial and release in toe. Raised "C" scroll carving behind cheek with shell tang carving and floral beavertail carving behind lock and back plate. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research. CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina. Lock is a replacement Forestock shows heavy restoration with joint at tailpipe. Lock has some burnout around lock with wood missing and some restoration around tang. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. A pleasing restored rifle of great quality. DLM Barrel Length: 45 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .54 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Jacob Resor Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN
Consignor attributed to Jacob Resor who worked in Frederick, Maryland with working dates circa 1807 to 1836. Rifle has a 45 - 1/4" octagonal .54 caliber rifled barrel, ri...morefle sights, and signed in script "RESOR". Unmarked flint lock with double set trigger control. Full curly maple stock with 2" wide butt with brass hardware including an engraved 4 piece patchbox with floral finial and release in toe. Raised "C" scroll carving behind cheek with shell tang carving and floral beavertail carving behind lock and back plate. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research. CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina. Lock is a replacement Forestock shows heavy restoration with joint at tailpipe. Lock has some burnout around lock with wood missing and some restoration around tang. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. A pleasing restored rifle of great quality. DLM Barrel Length: 45 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .54 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Jacob Resor Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN

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(A) MARYLAND BACK AND BALL KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED PHILIP CREAMER.

Lot # 1104 (Sale Order: 104 of 326)      

Philip Creamer worked in Taneytown, Maryland with working dates from circa 1800 to 1820. Rifle has a 48 - 1/4" octagon to round smoothbore .50 caliber barrel, rifle sights, and signed in script on brass barrel plate "P CREAMER". Flint lock with single trigger control. Full curly maple stock with brass hardware and 2 German silver inlays along tang. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research. CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina with converted lock. Forestock shows 1" replaced piece behind tailpipe, possibly done when made, for it looks to have been there a long time. Lock has repaired burnout around lock. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. Nice clean looking rifle. DLM Barrel Length: 48 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .50 Smootbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Philip Creamer Model: Maryland Buck and Ball Rifle Paperwork: Info Serial Number: NSN
Philip Creamer worked in Taneytown, Maryland with working dates from circa 1800 to 1820. Rifle has a 48 - 1/4" octagon to round smoothbore .50 caliber barrel, rifle sight...mores, and signed in script on brass barrel plate "P CREAMER". Flint lock with single trigger control. Full curly maple stock with brass hardware and 2 German silver inlays along tang. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research. CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina with converted lock. Forestock shows 1" replaced piece behind tailpipe, possibly done when made, for it looks to have been there a long time. Lock has repaired burnout around lock. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. Nice clean looking rifle. DLM Barrel Length: 48 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .50 Smootbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Philip Creamer Model: Maryland Buck and Ball Rifle Paperwork: Info Serial Number: NSN

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(A) EXTRA FINE RAISED CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED W. ROGERS.

Lot # 1105 (Sale Order: 105 of 326)      

William Rogers worked in Frederick County, Maryland, circa 1765 to 18(??). A fine rifle by a rarely seen maker. Rifle has 46" slightly swamped octagonal .44 caliber rifled barrel with rifle sights. Barrel is signed "W. Rogers". Rifle appears to be reconverted to flint and controlled with a single trigger. Fine raised carved 1 - 7/8" wide butt curly maple stock with floral "C" scroll pattern behind cheek, shell pattern style raised wrist carving, beavertail pattern behind lock, and backplate with brass hardware. 11 coin silver inlays including barrel escutcheon plates, silver thumbpiece, engraved shield with hole for touch hole pick, and "Man in the Moon" inlay on cheek. Brass engraved 4 piece patchbox with 5 piercings, floral finial, and owner's name "J. TROXEL" in script on patchbox lid. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research packet. CONDITION: Metal has turned to a silvery brown patina with brass having a pleasing aged patina. Wood has some shrinkage around lock with well hidden wrist repair with some wood replacement and restoration in lock and trigger area. Dark sharp rifling and soft mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 46" Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: William Rogers Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Info Serial Number: NSN
William Rogers worked in Frederick County, Maryland, circa 1765 to 18(??). A fine rifle by a rarely seen maker. Rifle has 46" slightly swamped octagonal .44 caliber rifle...mored barrel with rifle sights. Barrel is signed "W. Rogers". Rifle appears to be reconverted to flint and controlled with a single trigger. Fine raised carved 1 - 7/8" wide butt curly maple stock with floral "C" scroll pattern behind cheek, shell pattern style raised wrist carving, beavertail pattern behind lock, and backplate with brass hardware. 11 coin silver inlays including barrel escutcheon plates, silver thumbpiece, engraved shield with hole for touch hole pick, and "Man in the Moon" inlay on cheek. Brass engraved 4 piece patchbox with 5 piercings, floral finial, and owner's name "J. TROXEL" in script on patchbox lid. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research packet. CONDITION: Metal has turned to a silvery brown patina with brass having a pleasing aged patina. Wood has some shrinkage around lock with well hidden wrist repair with some wood replacement and restoration in lock and trigger area. Dark sharp rifling and soft mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 46" Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: William Rogers Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Info Serial Number: NSN

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(A) EARLY CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE.

Lot # 1106 (Sale Order: 106 of 326)      

This rifle has heavy Germanic influence and is known by the consignor as "Draft of the Big Pipe Creek". Big Pipe Creek is an area around Taneytown, Maryland, and is where the rifle was originally discovered, and possibly meaning it may have been constructed in that area. Rifle has a 44" octagonal-to-round .70 caliber smoothbore barrel, rifle sights, and European style sling swivels. Unmarked Germanic style flint lock with single turned tail trigger control. Full, plain, walnut stock with brass hardware including early style flat butt with raised gargoyle or dragon carving behind cheek. Comes with steel ramrod and consignor research. Pictured on pg. 77 of "Gunsmiths of Maryland" by Hartzler and Whisker, pg. 186 of "Early American Flintlocks" by same, and as plates f8a - f8k of "Rifles of Colonial America, Volume I" by Shumway. PROVENANCE: Ex. Frank Kobilis Collection. CONDITION: Overall fair with metal flaking and turning a brown patina. Forestock shows some missing chips of wood around escutcheons and added 2' of wood towards muzzle. Stock has various cracks and damage, including possibly having the cheekpiece shaved down at one point in time. Lock mortise has some repaired burnout around lock with wood replaced and some missing wood behind lock. Lock has original Germanic plate converted back to flint using correct looking parts. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. Early rifle with great look. DLM Barrel Length: 44" Caliber/Bore: .70 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: American Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN
This rifle has heavy Germanic influence and is known by the consignor as "Draft of the Big Pipe Creek". Big Pipe Creek is an area around Taneytown, Maryland, and is where...more the rifle was originally discovered, and possibly meaning it may have been constructed in that area. Rifle has a 44" octagonal-to-round .70 caliber smoothbore barrel, rifle sights, and European style sling swivels. Unmarked Germanic style flint lock with single turned tail trigger control. Full, plain, walnut stock with brass hardware including early style flat butt with raised gargoyle or dragon carving behind cheek. Comes with steel ramrod and consignor research. Pictured on pg. 77 of "Gunsmiths of Maryland" by Hartzler and Whisker, pg. 186 of "Early American Flintlocks" by same, and as plates f8a - f8k of "Rifles of Colonial America, Volume I" by Shumway. PROVENANCE: Ex. Frank Kobilis Collection. CONDITION: Overall fair with metal flaking and turning a brown patina. Forestock shows some missing chips of wood around escutcheons and added 2' of wood towards muzzle. Stock has various cracks and damage, including possibly having the cheekpiece shaved down at one point in time. Lock mortise has some repaired burnout around lock with wood replaced and some missing wood behind lock. Lock has original Germanic plate converted back to flint using correct looking parts. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. Early rifle with great look. DLM Barrel Length: 44" Caliber/Bore: .70 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: American Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN

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(A) RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE MARKED P. KEENER, BALTIMORE.

Lot # 1107 (Sale Order: 107 of 326)      

Keener worked in Baltimore, Maryland circa 1750 to 1803. Rifle has 46 - 7/8" octagonal-to-round .54 caliber barrel with rifle sights and straight cut rifling. Barrel has gold semi-circle plate reading "BALTIMORE". Flint lock with "P. KEENER" signature chased in gold and controlled with a single trigger. Fine raised carved curly maple stock with "C" scroll pattern behind cheek and raised fleur-de-lis pattern on wrist and beavertail pattern behind lock and backplate with brass hardware and no patchbox. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research packet. Pictured on pg. 25 of "Maryland Longrifles" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Metal has turned to a silvery brown patina with brass having a pleasing unpolished patina. Wood has some slight burnout around lock indicating gun was likely reconverted to flint using original lock plate and period looking parts. Flash hole has been bushed with brass and lock mortise shows some evidence of shrinkage. Dark sharp rifling, soft mechanics with repaired top jaw screw. DLM Barrel Length: 46 - 7/8" Caliber/Bore: .54 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Peter Keener Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN
Keener worked in Baltimore, Maryland circa 1750 to 1803. Rifle has 46 - 7/8" octagonal-to-round .54 caliber barrel with rifle sights and straight cut rifling. Barrel has ...moregold semi-circle plate reading "BALTIMORE". Flint lock with "P. KEENER" signature chased in gold and controlled with a single trigger. Fine raised carved curly maple stock with "C" scroll pattern behind cheek and raised fleur-de-lis pattern on wrist and beavertail pattern behind lock and backplate with brass hardware and no patchbox. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research packet. Pictured on pg. 25 of "Maryland Longrifles" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Metal has turned to a silvery brown patina with brass having a pleasing unpolished patina. Wood has some slight burnout around lock indicating gun was likely reconverted to flint using original lock plate and period looking parts. Flash hole has been bushed with brass and lock mortise shows some evidence of shrinkage. Dark sharp rifling, soft mechanics with repaired top jaw screw. DLM Barrel Length: 46 - 7/8" Caliber/Bore: .54 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Peter Keener Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN

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(A) CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED J. HAEFFER.

Lot # 1108 (Sale Order: 108 of 326)      

Haeffer worked in Frederick, Maryland circa 1800 to 1827, spending 10 years of his career in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Rifle has 44 - 1/2" octagonal .50 caliber barrel with rifle sights and stamped with "J." and famous Indian head between "HAEFFER". Flint lock marked "DREPERT" controlled with double set trigger. Fine raised and incised carved curly maple stock with "C" scroll pattern behind cheek and incised fleur de lis pattern on wrist. Brass hardware and engraved daisy finial patchbox with coin silver thumbpiece and wreath cheek inlay. 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 indicating gun was likely reconverted to flint using original lock plate and period looking parts. Wood has 3 nails above tailpipe on each side for unknown reason; end of tailpipe is missing with light stress crack out along forearm on right side. Lock mortise shows some evidence of shrinkage. Dark sharp rifling and soft mechanics. Gun appears free of any major restoration exception of some light cleaning. DLM Barrel Length: 44 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .50 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Jacob Haeffer Model: Kentucky Rifle Serial Number: NSN
Haeffer worked in Frederick, Maryland circa 1800 to 1827, spending 10 years of his career in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Rifle has 44 - 1/2" octagonal .50 caliber barrel wit...moreh rifle sights and stamped with "J." and famous Indian head between "HAEFFER". Flint lock marked "DREPERT" controlled with double set trigger. Fine raised and incised carved curly maple stock with "C" scroll pattern behind cheek and incised fleur de lis pattern on wrist. Brass hardware and engraved daisy finial patchbox with coin silver thumbpiece and wreath cheek inlay. 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 indicating gun was likely reconverted to flint using original lock plate and period looking parts. Wood has 3 nails above tailpipe on each side for unknown reason; end of tailpipe is missing with light stress crack out along forearm on right side. Lock mortise shows some evidence of shrinkage. Dark sharp rifling and soft mechanics. Gun appears free of any major restoration exception of some light cleaning. DLM Barrel Length: 44 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .50 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Jacob Haeffer Model: Kentucky Rifle Serial Number: NSN

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(A) FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED H. KOCH.

Lot # 1109 (Sale Order: 109 of 326)      

Henry Koch worked in Cumberland County, Maryland with working dates from circa 1796 to 1820. Rifle has a 41- 1/2" octagon barrel with straight cut rifling, rifle sights, and signed in script "H. KOCH". Reconversion flint lock with single trigger control. Full curly maple stock with brass hardware including an engraved 4 piece patchbox with floral ring finial, release in toe, and coin silver thumbpiece. Comes with striped hardwood ramrod and consignor research. Pictured on page 303 of "Maryland Longrifles" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina, with replacement lock. Forestock shows cracking and some missing strips of wood. Lock has some burnout around lock with wood missing. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 41 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Henry Koch Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Info Serial Number: NSN
Henry Koch worked in Cumberland County, Maryland with working dates from circa 1796 to 1820. Rifle has a 41- 1/2" octagon barrel with straight cut rifling, rifle sights, ...moreand signed in script "H. KOCH". Reconversion flint lock with single trigger control. Full curly maple stock with brass hardware including an engraved 4 piece patchbox with floral ring finial, release in toe, and coin silver thumbpiece. Comes with striped hardwood ramrod and consignor research. Pictured on page 303 of "Maryland Longrifles" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina, with replacement lock. Forestock shows cracking and some missing strips of wood. Lock has some burnout around lock with wood missing. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 41 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Henry Koch Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Info Serial Number: NSN

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RICE AND RUTTER HALLMARKED SILVER HILTED SWORD WITH BALTIMORE STYLE EAGLE HEAD POMMEL.

Lot # 1110 (Sale Order: 110 of 326)      

Very nice 18th century sword with Baltimore style eagle head pommel. The sword features a slightly curved blade with double fuller, a thin fuller at the top and a secondary broader fuller underneath. The blade is marked "PRAHL" on the left side toward the guard. The blade meets a wide sheet silver crossguard decorated around the edges with a stamped pattern which resembles delicate lace. The knucklebow tapers towards the pommel. The interior of the knucklebow is stamped with the hallmark "RICE.RUTTER" inside of a rectangle. A grooved ivory grip rests between 2 thin silver ferrules. According to Dan Hartzler's book "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords", the eagle head is the Rice and Rutter interpretation that conforms to the Baltimore-style eagle. The head was formed in a two-piece mold, has a forehead molding, and is decorated on the sides. The eyes are in the shape of a football, but are each slightly different. The feathers are ornately chased with detail, as the feathering on the top and sides are short and pointed on each end with a slight center rachis. Small capstan on top. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a dark gray patina and edge has been sharpened. Silver guard shows some bending and deformation. Hilt polished with scattered dark patina, especially in protected areas. Grip retains a pleasing honey patina, shows some hairline cracks and moisture staining to left side. Guard slightly loose. This sword is featured on page 319 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 29 - 3/4" Overall Length: 35 - 3/4" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book
Very nice 18th century sword with Baltimore style eagle head pommel. The sword features a slightly curved blade with double fuller, a thin fuller at the top and a seconda...morery broader fuller underneath. The blade is marked "PRAHL" on the left side toward the guard. The blade meets a wide sheet silver crossguard decorated around the edges with a stamped pattern which resembles delicate lace. The knucklebow tapers towards the pommel. The interior of the knucklebow is stamped with the hallmark "RICE.RUTTER" inside of a rectangle. A grooved ivory grip rests between 2 thin silver ferrules. According to Dan Hartzler's book "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords", the eagle head is the Rice and Rutter interpretation that conforms to the Baltimore-style eagle. The head was formed in a two-piece mold, has a forehead molding, and is decorated on the sides. The eyes are in the shape of a football, but are each slightly different. The feathers are ornately chased with detail, as the feathering on the top and sides are short and pointed on each end with a slight center rachis. Small capstan on top. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a dark gray patina and edge has been sharpened. Silver guard shows some bending and deformation. Hilt polished with scattered dark patina, especially in protected areas. Grip retains a pleasing honey patina, shows some hairline cracks and moisture staining to left side. Guard slightly loose. This sword is featured on page 319 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 29 - 3/4" Overall Length: 35 - 3/4" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book

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PUBLISHED MARYLAND SILVER HILTED SABER WITH SMALL EAGLE HEAD POMMEL.

Lot # 1111 (Sale Order: 111 of 326)      

A stately example of an American silver hilted saber with a small detailed silver eagle head pommel. The sword features a curved clip point blade with a wide shallow center fuller. The spiraling ebony grip is wrapped with fine inlaid twisted silver wire. The eagle head pommel is quite detailed, featuring individual rounded feathers, a closed beak, and target shaped eye. Each feather is pleasantly elaborate featuring vanes detailed with rachis and barbs. A doorknob capstan rests atop of the eagle's head. Silver reverse-P knucklebow. CONDITION: The blade has a dark grey patina with scattered nicks to cutting edge. Hilt retains a pleasing polished surface with several areas of dark patina, especially in protected areas. Grip a couple hairline age cracks. Guard slightly loose to blade. A very attractive silver hit. This sword is featured on page 330 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 30 - 1/4" Overall Length: 35 - 1/4" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book
A stately example of an American silver hilted saber with a small detailed silver eagle head pommel. The sword features a curved clip point blade with a wide shallow cent...moreer fuller. The spiraling ebony grip is wrapped with fine inlaid twisted silver wire. The eagle head pommel is quite detailed, featuring individual rounded feathers, a closed beak, and target shaped eye. Each feather is pleasantly elaborate featuring vanes detailed with rachis and barbs. A doorknob capstan rests atop of the eagle's head. Silver reverse-P knucklebow. CONDITION: The blade has a dark grey patina with scattered nicks to cutting edge. Hilt retains a pleasing polished surface with several areas of dark patina, especially in protected areas. Grip a couple hairline age cracks. Guard slightly loose to blade. A very attractive silver hit. This sword is featured on page 330 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 30 - 1/4" Overall Length: 35 - 1/4" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book

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DOCUMENTED ROBERT WEBB HALLMARKED SILVER HILTED SWORD WITH BALTIMORE STYLE EAGLE HEAD POMMEL.

Lot # 1112 (Sale Order: 112 of 326)      

Eagle head pommel sword with hilt attributed to Robert Webb. Robert's life is a bit of a mystery, as his exact location and time he was actively crafting these swords have not been established. However, it is known that his 2 sons, James and John, followed in his footsteps and actively worked out of Maryland. This sword features a slightly curved blade with double fuller, a thin filler at the top and a secondary broader fuller underneath more towards the center. Each fuller features the same depth and the secondary fuller is slightly curved. The blade appears to be American made and features a small ricasso just before it meets the ornate crossguard which features 2 clamshell quillons. One quillon is bent downwards and is connected to a circular chained guard which connects to the pommel. The guard is visibly stamped with the hallmark "RW" contained in a square in 3 places. A ferrule separates the guard and the grooved wood grip. The twisted silver wire fits neatly into the grooves of the grip which terminates at the pommel, as there is no top ferrule. The eagle head is executed in the Baltimore style and features a rather wide capstan rivet. The mouth appears as a slash, and the forehead molding is plain. As is typical of the Baltimore style eagle heads, the eyes resemble the shape of a football. There is a small crest at the back of the head and the feathers at the top flow backwards toward the rear while the sides flow down. The feathers are nicely detailed and feature clear rachis and vanes. CONDITION: The blade shows a light gray patina with some areas of minor delamination. There are scattered nicks along the edge of the blade. Crossguard exhibits some scattered spots of dark patina, but is mostly polished. Top quillon has been professionally reattached. Grip exhibits handling wear with scattered scuffs and dents. There are several cracks with the largest measuring approximately 3 - 1/2". Eagle head pommel exhibits mostly dark patina and the details remain crisp. Guard slightly loose. This sword is featured on page 297 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 24 - 1/4" Overall Length: 30" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book
Eagle head pommel sword with hilt attributed to Robert Webb. Robert's life is a bit of a mystery, as his exact location and time he was actively crafting these swords hav...moree not been established. However, it is known that his 2 sons, James and John, followed in his footsteps and actively worked out of Maryland. This sword features a slightly curved blade with double fuller, a thin filler at the top and a secondary broader fuller underneath more towards the center. Each fuller features the same depth and the secondary fuller is slightly curved. The blade appears to be American made and features a small ricasso just before it meets the ornate crossguard which features 2 clamshell quillons. One quillon is bent downwards and is connected to a circular chained guard which connects to the pommel. The guard is visibly stamped with the hallmark "RW" contained in a square in 3 places. A ferrule separates the guard and the grooved wood grip. The twisted silver wire fits neatly into the grooves of the grip which terminates at the pommel, as there is no top ferrule. The eagle head is executed in the Baltimore style and features a rather wide capstan rivet. The mouth appears as a slash, and the forehead molding is plain. As is typical of the Baltimore style eagle heads, the eyes resemble the shape of a football. There is a small crest at the back of the head and the feathers at the top flow backwards toward the rear while the sides flow down. The feathers are nicely detailed and feature clear rachis and vanes. CONDITION: The blade shows a light gray patina with some areas of minor delamination. There are scattered nicks along the edge of the blade. Crossguard exhibits some scattered spots of dark patina, but is mostly polished. Top quillon has been professionally reattached. Grip exhibits handling wear with scattered scuffs and dents. There are several cracks with the largest measuring approximately 3 - 1/2". Eagle head pommel exhibits mostly dark patina and the details remain crisp. Guard slightly loose. This sword is featured on page 297 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 24 - 1/4" Overall Length: 30" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book

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BALTIMORE STYLE EAGLE HEAD POMMEL CUTTOE WITH DEMPSEY MARKED BLADE AND PARTIAL SCABBARD.

Lot # 1113 (Sale Order: 113 of 326)      

This is a fine example of an 18th century Baltimore style eagle head cuttoe with partial scabbard. The sword features a narrow, slightly curved blade with double unstopped fuller. The ricasso on the right side is stamped "DEMSEY". A thick throat is above the crossguard. The s-shaped crossguard terminates in small eagle head quillons on each side. A decorated wheel that alternates with 15 curved spokes decorates the center on both sides of the crossguard. A round "8" link chain guard connects to the pommel from the eye on one of the eagle head quillons. The grip is of bone is decorated with thick smooth wire that fits neatly into the grooves of the grip. A Baltimore style eagle head pommel features large, deeply undercut, curved feathers which mostly flow backwards, featuring intricate details. The eye is tiered and in the shape of a football. The sword is accompanied by about 5 - 1/2" of its original scabbard. The throat mount and center mounts are present, both are scalloped and each features a suspension ring. The throat mount features the letters "TH" in script, which are presumably the initials of the original owner. CONDITION: The blade exhibits scattered areas of brown patina. Evidence of an older sharpening is exhibited. The guard and eagle head exhibit a nice patina with crisp details to the decorations, some losses to base of pommel cap. Chain is a probable replacement. Grip retains a honey patina, has some minor chips, age cracks and some moisture damage to right side. Pommel slightly loose. This sword is featured on page 291 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 26 - 3/4" Overall Length: 33" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book
This is a fine example of an 18th century Baltimore style eagle head cuttoe with partial scabbard. The sword features a narrow, slightly curved blade with double unstoppe...mored fuller. The ricasso on the right side is stamped "DEMSEY". A thick throat is above the crossguard. The s-shaped crossguard terminates in small eagle head quillons on each side. A decorated wheel that alternates with 15 curved spokes decorates the center on both sides of the crossguard. A round "8" link chain guard connects to the pommel from the eye on one of the eagle head quillons. The grip is of bone is decorated with thick smooth wire that fits neatly into the grooves of the grip. A Baltimore style eagle head pommel features large, deeply undercut, curved feathers which mostly flow backwards, featuring intricate details. The eye is tiered and in the shape of a football. The sword is accompanied by about 5 - 1/2" of its original scabbard. The throat mount and center mounts are present, both are scalloped and each features a suspension ring. The throat mount features the letters "TH" in script, which are presumably the initials of the original owner. CONDITION: The blade exhibits scattered areas of brown patina. Evidence of an older sharpening is exhibited. The guard and eagle head exhibit a nice patina with crisp details to the decorations, some losses to base of pommel cap. Chain is a probable replacement. Grip retains a honey patina, has some minor chips, age cracks and some moisture damage to right side. Pommel slightly loose. This sword is featured on page 291 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 26 - 3/4" Overall Length: 33" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book

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EARLY BALTIMORE STYLE SILVER HILTED EAGLE HEAD POMMEL SWORD WITH LEATHER SCABBARD.

Lot # 1114 (Sale Order: 114 of 326)      

Nearly straight double fuller blade in the English style. The small silver S-shaped crossguard terminates in in feathered quillons. The simple crossguard is decorated with a primitive bird on the obverse and a circular target resembling a bird's eye on the reverse. Silver chain guard. A line decorated silver ferrule rests at the base of the spiraled bone grip. The silver eagle head pommel is consistent with the Baltimore style, especially with the football shaped eyes, brows, and forehead molding. The sword is complete with its black leather scabbard with silver throat mount. Scabbard has tooled decoration. CONDITION: The blade retains a gray patina. Grip has a pleasing honey patina. Guard and pommel mostly polished. Hilt remains tight to blade, with no wobble. One retaining ring, holding chain to guard, is replaced. Scabbard broken in 2, below throat mount. The seam remains tight with visible creases, scuffs, and light cracks throughout its length. This sword is featured and described on page 298 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 27" Overall Length: 32 - 3/4" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book
Nearly straight double fuller blade in the English style. The small silver S-shaped crossguard terminates in in feathered quillons. The simple crossguard is decorated wit...moreh a primitive bird on the obverse and a circular target resembling a bird's eye on the reverse. Silver chain guard. A line decorated silver ferrule rests at the base of the spiraled bone grip. The silver eagle head pommel is consistent with the Baltimore style, especially with the football shaped eyes, brows, and forehead molding. The sword is complete with its black leather scabbard with silver throat mount. Scabbard has tooled decoration. CONDITION: The blade retains a gray patina. Grip has a pleasing honey patina. Guard and pommel mostly polished. Hilt remains tight to blade, with no wobble. One retaining ring, holding chain to guard, is replaced. Scabbard broken in 2, below throat mount. The seam remains tight with visible creases, scuffs, and light cracks throughout its length. This sword is featured and described on page 298 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 27" Overall Length: 32 - 3/4" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book

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JOHN LYNCH HALLMARKED FEDERAL PERIOD MARYLAND EAGLE POMMEL SWORD.

Lot # 1115 (Sale Order: 115 of 326)      

By the time of the Federal period, John Lynch had established his business in Baltimore, Maryland. He made the majority of his silver pieces over a period of 62 years. Over this time, he accumulated 12 hallmarks that are attributed to him, as well as 3 different style eagle head pommels. This sword exhibits the conventional small headed, short beak Baltimore style eagle head pommel which was made in 2 pieces and soldered together. There is no step from the beak to the forehead and the feathered outlines are crudely defined but give the appearance of layered plumage. Nice detailed stippling around the football shaped eye. Slightly offset mouth. The knucklebow connects to the eagle just below the beak and forms into the ornate open double-slotted crossguard which terminates into a short quillon which is stamped with John Lynch's "JL" hallmark using an incise strike on the front of the guard and a separate oval cartouche with an eagle on a shield. A small ferrule is at the base of the bone grip, which exhibits traces of the original jade green stain. Twisted silver wire decorates the grooves. The blade appears to be English and features a slight curve with a deep single fuller just beneath the spine. CONDITION: The blade retains a brown patina with scattered pitting. The guard shows areas of black oxidation and is bent in a couple areas. Knucklebow loosely connects to the pommel and produces a slight wobble when handled. Grip exhibits handling wear including scattered grain and minor age cracks. Wire remains tight. A nice example of a hallmarked Federal silver hilt. This sword is featured on pg. 315 in "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 25 - 1/2" Overall Length: 30 - 3/4" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book
By the time of the Federal period, John Lynch had established his business in Baltimore, Maryland. He made the majority of his silver pieces over a period of 62 years. Ov...moreer this time, he accumulated 12 hallmarks that are attributed to him, as well as 3 different style eagle head pommels. This sword exhibits the conventional small headed, short beak Baltimore style eagle head pommel which was made in 2 pieces and soldered together. There is no step from the beak to the forehead and the feathered outlines are crudely defined but give the appearance of layered plumage. Nice detailed stippling around the football shaped eye. Slightly offset mouth. The knucklebow connects to the eagle just below the beak and forms into the ornate open double-slotted crossguard which terminates into a short quillon which is stamped with John Lynch's "JL" hallmark using an incise strike on the front of the guard and a separate oval cartouche with an eagle on a shield. A small ferrule is at the base of the bone grip, which exhibits traces of the original jade green stain. Twisted silver wire decorates the grooves. The blade appears to be English and features a slight curve with a deep single fuller just beneath the spine. CONDITION: The blade retains a brown patina with scattered pitting. The guard shows areas of black oxidation and is bent in a couple areas. Knucklebow loosely connects to the pommel and produces a slight wobble when handled. Grip exhibits handling wear including scattered grain and minor age cracks. Wire remains tight. A nice example of a hallmarked Federal silver hilt. This sword is featured on pg. 315 in "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 25 - 1/2" Overall Length: 30 - 3/4" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book

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LOT OF 3: WAR OF 1812 BELT, FEDERAL PERIOD BELT, AND SHOE BUCKLES.

Lot # 1116 (Sale Order: 116 of 326)      

Lot consists of (A) 1790s to 1812-era wide red morocco sword belt with an oval silvered shoulder belt plate fixed as a waistbelt plate. Belt is 3" wide with tooled line decoration and several very small eagle stamps. 2 small buckles on one end of the belt and the remains of 2 fastening billets inside remain. One end of the belt would overlap and hide them. The silvered oval plate is mounted vertically and retains its 2 studs and hook, showing its original purpose. 2 narrow sword slings hang from rings sewn to the lower edge of the belt. A long portion of the shoulder support belt, folded red morocco leather like the other straps is present, attached to the rear sling ring inside the belt. 2 short, thin tabs with button holes extend from the lower edge of the belt, perhaps to attach to trouser or overall buttons. CONDITION: Very good. Tarnish to the silver. Dust and dirt to the leather. Narrow straps fragile. (B) Narrow red morocco waist belt of folded leather over a web core. Rectangular eagle plate in place, dating 1818 to circa 1835. Belt shows tears and losses. Blue fabric storage case shows moth damage and losses. CONDITION: Plate very good. Belt fair. (C) Pair iron shoe buckles. 18th century. Plain, blackened frames. Tongues in place, showing some some thin rust.
Lot consists of (A) 1790s to 1812-era wide red morocco sword belt with an oval silvered shoulder belt plate fixed as a waistbelt plate. Belt is 3" wide with tooled line d...moreecoration and several very small eagle stamps. 2 small buckles on one end of the belt and the remains of 2 fastening billets inside remain. One end of the belt would overlap and hide them. The silvered oval plate is mounted vertically and retains its 2 studs and hook, showing its original purpose. 2 narrow sword slings hang from rings sewn to the lower edge of the belt. A long portion of the shoulder support belt, folded red morocco leather like the other straps is present, attached to the rear sling ring inside the belt. 2 short, thin tabs with button holes extend from the lower edge of the belt, perhaps to attach to trouser or overall buttons. CONDITION: Very good. Tarnish to the silver. Dust and dirt to the leather. Narrow straps fragile. (B) Narrow red morocco waist belt of folded leather over a web core. Rectangular eagle plate in place, dating 1818 to circa 1835. Belt shows tears and losses. Blue fabric storage case shows moth damage and losses. CONDITION: Plate very good. Belt fair. (C) Pair iron shoe buckles. 18th century. Plain, blackened frames. Tongues in place, showing some some thin rust.

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LOT OF 4: AMERICAN AND FRENCH 18TH & 19TH CENTURY BAYONETS.

Lot # 1117 (Sale Order: 117 of 326)      

Lot consists of: (A) French & Indian War era French bayonet circa 1754. Plain socket with 3-step slot, rounded neck with slight curve. 6 - 1/2" top face fuller on blade measuring 14". Overall length 17" with a 2 - 1/2" socket. (B) M1795 socket bayonet marked "US" with an "M" inspector stamp underneath signifying a state of Maryland contract. 3" socket, 17 - 3/4" overall with a 14" blade that features an uneven 6" face fuller. (C) Nice example of an early State of Maryland "M" marked US M1798 contract socket bayonet. Cut for a top stud with a 17 - 1/2" overall length, 2 - 1/2" socket and a 14" blade. (D) State of Maryland contract M1798 contract bayonet. "M" marked blade measuring 17 - 1/2" overall with a 14" blade. CONDITION: 2 are turned dark oiled brown with other two cleaned to overall grey. Some light pitting, but overall a nice lot with desirable markings. BRM. Blade Length: Various Overall Length: Various
Lot consists of: (A) French & Indian War era French bayonet circa 1754. Plain socket with 3-step slot, rounded neck with slight curve. 6 - 1/2" top face fuller on blade m...moreeasuring 14". Overall length 17" with a 2 - 1/2" socket. (B) M1795 socket bayonet marked "US" with an "M" inspector stamp underneath signifying a state of Maryland contract. 3" socket, 17 - 3/4" overall with a 14" blade that features an uneven 6" face fuller. (C) Nice example of an early State of Maryland "M" marked US M1798 contract socket bayonet. Cut for a top stud with a 17 - 1/2" overall length, 2 - 1/2" socket and a 14" blade. (D) State of Maryland contract M1798 contract bayonet. "M" marked blade measuring 17 - 1/2" overall with a 14" blade. CONDITION: 2 are turned dark oiled brown with other two cleaned to overall grey. Some light pitting, but overall a nice lot with desirable markings. BRM. Blade Length: Various Overall Length: Various

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LOT OF 4: 18TH CENTURY BAYONETS.

Lot # 1118 (Sale Order: 118 of 326)      

Lot consists of: (A) British military plug bayonet circa 1680-1710, measuring 14" x 9" x 1 - 1/4". (B) Brown Bess bayonet of the basic pattern (1750-1810) with a 4" socket and 15" triangular blade. (C) German bayonet, circa 1750-1780 of the type used on German-Dutch muskets used in the US prior to the 1770s. Similar to British versions but slotted for a bottom stud, total length 19 - 1/4". (D) Crudely manufactured bayonet with pronounced convex spine, circa 1770 - 1800, most likely American. CONDITION: Typical mossing on blades with heavy period wear, very good overall. BRM. Blade Length: Various Overall Length: Various
Lot consists of: (A) British military plug bayonet circa 1680-1710, measuring 14" x 9" x 1 - 1/4". (B) Brown Bess bayonet of the basic pattern (1750-1810) with a 4" socke...moret and 15" triangular blade. (C) German bayonet, circa 1750-1780 of the type used on German-Dutch muskets used in the US prior to the 1770s. Similar to British versions but slotted for a bottom stud, total length 19 - 1/4". (D) Crudely manufactured bayonet with pronounced convex spine, circa 1770 - 1800, most likely American. CONDITION: Typical mossing on blades with heavy period wear, very good overall. BRM. Blade Length: Various Overall Length: Various

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LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD MARYLAND RELATED DOCUMENTS.

Lot # 1119 (Sale Order: 119 of 326)      

Lot consists of (A) May 1778 date receipt signed by a Solomon Hamilton for work and maps supplied to the Connecticut Navy sloop Dolphin. (B) Provisions order receipt guaranteeing payment from the State of Maryland dated April 17, 1780 and signed by Captain John McClellan. Capt. McClellan represented the Westminster Hundred at the Association of Freemen on August 21, 1775, and was a lieutenant in Capt. Cox's Baltimore County Militia, 3rd Company, and became Capt. of the same upon the death of Capt. Cox in October 1777 at the Battle of Germantown. He took the Oath of Allegiance in 1778 before Hon. James Calhoun, and signed a letter to the Governor of Maryland, Sept 4, 1778, regarding suspicious floor shipments headed for the enemy. He served throughout the Revolutionary War. (C) Letter from attorney Jeremiah Chase to Baltimore country listing and requesting satisfaction for a client over a disposition of supplies or goods. (D) 1778 list of supplies for Continental soldier's families (to prevent them from coming to camp). Signed by a Richard Robbins. (E) Revolutionary War rolls of the Union Rifle Guards of Liberty under the command of Captain Charles Stansbury of Baltimore. Short section at the end listing officers being requested for commissions. CONDITION: All documents are solid and readable with some age toning commensurate with their age. Union Guards roll is in 2 pieces but all present. BRM.
Lot consists of (A) May 1778 date receipt signed by a Solomon Hamilton for work and maps supplied to the Connecticut Navy sloop Dolphin. (B) Provisions order receipt guar...moreanteeing payment from the State of Maryland dated April 17, 1780 and signed by Captain John McClellan. Capt. McClellan represented the Westminster Hundred at the Association of Freemen on August 21, 1775, and was a lieutenant in Capt. Cox's Baltimore County Militia, 3rd Company, and became Capt. of the same upon the death of Capt. Cox in October 1777 at the Battle of Germantown. He took the Oath of Allegiance in 1778 before Hon. James Calhoun, and signed a letter to the Governor of Maryland, Sept 4, 1778, regarding suspicious floor shipments headed for the enemy. He served throughout the Revolutionary War. (C) Letter from attorney Jeremiah Chase to Baltimore country listing and requesting satisfaction for a client over a disposition of supplies or goods. (D) 1778 list of supplies for Continental soldier's families (to prevent them from coming to camp). Signed by a Richard Robbins. (E) Revolutionary War rolls of the Union Rifle Guards of Liberty under the command of Captain Charles Stansbury of Baltimore. Short section at the end listing officers being requested for commissions. CONDITION: All documents are solid and readable with some age toning commensurate with their age. Union Guards roll is in 2 pieces but all present. BRM.

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LOT OF 2: NAVAL FIGHTING DIRKS CIRCA 1795-1815.

Lot # 1120 (Sale Order: 120 of 326)      

Lot consists of 2 naval fighting dirks of the straight-bladed fighting style popular in the age of fighting sail, about 1795-1815. (A) Gently tapering single edged blade with narrow fuller along the back edge for two-thirds of its length, transitioning to double edge and spearpoint. Turned wood grip with silvered recurved flat guard, ferrule, mid-band, and pommel cap on turned pommel. Well made, likely American. CONDITION: Excellent. Some tarnish and wear to silver. Neatly peened tang. Blade smooth metal, brown, shallow freckling near the guard indicating transition point from iron tang to steel blade, and thus likely not a reused sword or hanger blade, but made for this weapon. (B) Double edge with narrow central fuller, narrow ricasso. Silvered flat guard with recurved disk finials, ferrule, and pommel cap with capstan finial. Reeded bone grip. CONDITION: Very good. Hairline visible on obverse grip; small chip reverse at ferrule. Pommel cap slightly loose. Both illustrated in "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary, and Early Federal Swords", Vol. I, pg. 354, as then in a Fells Point, Maryland, collection. Blade Length: (A) 16" (B) 15 - 3/4" Overall Length: (A) 20 - 1/2" (B) 20 - 3/4"
Lot consists of 2 naval fighting dirks of the straight-bladed fighting style popular in the age of fighting sail, about 1795-1815. (A) Gently tapering single edged blade ...morewith narrow fuller along the back edge for two-thirds of its length, transitioning to double edge and spearpoint. Turned wood grip with silvered recurved flat guard, ferrule, mid-band, and pommel cap on turned pommel. Well made, likely American. CONDITION: Excellent. Some tarnish and wear to silver. Neatly peened tang. Blade smooth metal, brown, shallow freckling near the guard indicating transition point from iron tang to steel blade, and thus likely not a reused sword or hanger blade, but made for this weapon. (B) Double edge with narrow central fuller, narrow ricasso. Silvered flat guard with recurved disk finials, ferrule, and pommel cap with capstan finial. Reeded bone grip. CONDITION: Very good. Hairline visible on obverse grip; small chip reverse at ferrule. Pommel cap slightly loose. Both illustrated in "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary, and Early Federal Swords", Vol. I, pg. 354, as then in a Fells Point, Maryland, collection. Blade Length: (A) 16" (B) 15 - 3/4" Overall Length: (A) 20 - 1/2" (B) 20 - 3/4"

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LOT OF 3: SMALL NAVAL MIDSHIPMAN'S DIRKS.

Lot # 1121 (Sale Order: 121 of 326)      

Lot consists of 3 small dirks, usually associated with Navy midshipmen circa 1820-1850, all with straight, double-edged spearpoint blades with median ridges. (A) Turned bone handle, gilt brass scabbard with button frog stud. Inside faces of the guard are rendered as eagles. CONDITION: Fair to good. Chips and crack to grip, pommel cap missing. Some gilt remaining on scabbard. Blade dark, traces of gold filled etched floral motifs. (B) Crudely replaced silver sheet wrap to grip. Thin silver guard and scabbard mounts. CONDITION: Fair. Scabbard almost broken through near tip. Blade dark. (C) Turned bone grip with stains and crack, but solid. Blade gray with dark stains. Nice open guard of interlocking loops with roped upper surfaces. CONDITION: Good. Illustrated in "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Vol 1", pg. 354, when part of a Fells Point, Maryland, collection. The guards on A and C are particularly attractive. Blade Length: (A) 5" (B) 4 - 3/4" (C) 4 - 1/2" Overall Length: (A) 8" (B) 7 - 1/2" (C) 7 - 3/4" Paperwork: Book Exceprt
Lot consists of 3 small dirks, usually associated with Navy midshipmen circa 1820-1850, all with straight, double-edged spearpoint blades with median ridges. (A) Turned b...moreone handle, gilt brass scabbard with button frog stud. Inside faces of the guard are rendered as eagles. CONDITION: Fair to good. Chips and crack to grip, pommel cap missing. Some gilt remaining on scabbard. Blade dark, traces of gold filled etched floral motifs. (B) Crudely replaced silver sheet wrap to grip. Thin silver guard and scabbard mounts. CONDITION: Fair. Scabbard almost broken through near tip. Blade dark. (C) Turned bone grip with stains and crack, but solid. Blade gray with dark stains. Nice open guard of interlocking loops with roped upper surfaces. CONDITION: Good. Illustrated in "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Vol 1", pg. 354, when part of a Fells Point, Maryland, collection. The guards on A and C are particularly attractive. Blade Length: (A) 5" (B) 4 - 3/4" (C) 4 - 1/2" Overall Length: (A) 8" (B) 7 - 1/2" (C) 7 - 3/4" Paperwork: Book Exceprt

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US FEDERAL PERIOD COCKADE.

Lot # 1122 (Sale Order: 122 of 326)      

Illustrated on page 603, Volume II of American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, by Hartzler, this Federal period cockade has a 3 - 3/4" red, blue, red silk cockade, from which depend two red silk ribbons roughly 7/8" wide and 4 - 1/2" long. Fixed at center is a white metal, long-necked eagle with raised wings, looking to the viewer's left, perched on a leafy branch. The omission of white in the cockade likely represents the waning American sympathy for France in the 1790s, which had adopted the red, white and blue cockade, and Federalist sympathy for Britain, though retaining the urge for something uniquely American. The addition of the silver eagle seems to have been part of the answer, with it showing up on American military cockades about 1798. CONDITION: Very good. Muted colors, light wear and fraying to the outer edges of the cockade and ribbons. A very scarce piece from the early Republic. See also Bazelon's monograph on American cockades appended to Volume 2 of his Directory of American Military Goods Dealers.
Illustrated on page 603, Volume II of American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, by Hartzler, this Federal period cockade has a 3 - 3/4" red, blue, r...moreed silk cockade, from which depend two red silk ribbons roughly 7/8" wide and 4 - 1/2" long. Fixed at center is a white metal, long-necked eagle with raised wings, looking to the viewer's left, perched on a leafy branch. The omission of white in the cockade likely represents the waning American sympathy for France in the 1790s, which had adopted the red, white and blue cockade, and Federalist sympathy for Britain, though retaining the urge for something uniquely American. The addition of the silver eagle seems to have been part of the answer, with it showing up on American military cockades about 1798. CONDITION: Very good. Muted colors, light wear and fraying to the outer edges of the cockade and ribbons. A very scarce piece from the early Republic. See also Bazelon's monograph on American cockades appended to Volume 2 of his Directory of American Military Goods Dealers.

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STATELY EAGLE HEAD HORSEMAN'S SABER WITH LEATHER SCABBARD.

Lot # 1123 (Sale Order: 123 of 326)      

An attractive example of an unmarked 18th century horseman's saber. The broad, curved blade has a wide shallow center fuller. Silver reverse-P hilt. The grooved ivory grip rests between the silvered ferrule and pommel. The grip was not made for wire decoration. The eagle head features plumage which is engraved in a shallow horseshoe pattern. The saber is complete with its original leather scabbard which features large scalloped silver. CONDITION: The blade retains a grey patina with scattered brown stains and few small chips, especially toward the tip. The hilt exhibits a nice patina and the metal components are mostly polished. Eagle head pommel also exhibits evidence of polishing, especially where some feathers were muted. Guard is loose to blade. Scabbard is intact with some crazing and losses to finish. The mounts show some denting. This sword is featured on pg. 328 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 28 - 1/2" Overall Length: 34 - 1/2" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book
An attractive example of an unmarked 18th century horseman's saber. The broad, curved blade has a wide shallow center fuller. Silver reverse-P hilt. The grooved ivory gri...morep rests between the silvered ferrule and pommel. The grip was not made for wire decoration. The eagle head features plumage which is engraved in a shallow horseshoe pattern. The saber is complete with its original leather scabbard which features large scalloped silver. CONDITION: The blade retains a grey patina with scattered brown stains and few small chips, especially toward the tip. The hilt exhibits a nice patina and the metal components are mostly polished. Eagle head pommel also exhibits evidence of polishing, especially where some feathers were muted. Guard is loose to blade. Scabbard is intact with some crazing and losses to finish. The mounts show some denting. This sword is featured on pg. 328 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 28 - 1/2" Overall Length: 34 - 1/2" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book

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(A) RARE 1813 MARYLAND CONTRACT PISTOL BY H. DERINGER WITH SCARCE "MARYLAND" BRAND..

Lot # 1124 (Sale Order: 124 of 326)      

For a nearly identical example, see "Historic Pistols: The American Martial Flintlock 1760-1845" by Smith and Bitter, pg. 290-291. 10" round barrel with dovetailed front sight, "P" proof offset over breech; "M" proof for Maryland correctly not present as pistols with the full Maryland brand did not receive the "M" proof, and vice versa. Plain ramrod with worm at tail, retained by a single ferrule and feeding into a reinforced mouth with a pointed finial. "MARYLAND" brand stamped between reinforced mouth and trigger guard, oriented to be read with muzzle facing left. Flat banana lock with beveled edges, swan neck cock, bridled pan cover, and marked "H·DERINGER" under the pan. Interior of lock marked "K.H." and "14". Double lock bolts connected by a plain brass sideplate, with a "MII" stamp in a lozenge behind. Plain brass trigger guard and buttcap. Numerous parts numbered "14", including a drawing indicating that many internal parts are also marked, however due to consideration for condition many of these are unverified such as removing barrel. Accompanied by a folder of information including an inventory sheet, photos of interior of lock and Maryland brand, drawing indicating positions of "14" mark, photocopies of "Maryland Longrifles" by Hartzler and Whisker, where this pistol is mentioned. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel is essentially a dove grey with flashes of light patination and spots of darkness. Lock is commensurate with barrel with some oil staining in protected areas. Stock is good with numerous handling marks and bruises throughout. One pressure indentation that broke grain on left side of stock, and a well executed splice repair to grip. Stock has an extra layer of varnish, with some softness to Maryland brand. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with a minimum of oxidation. A good example of a very scarce gun. Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: .56 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Model: Flintlock Paperwork: Folder of Provenance Serial Number: NSN
For a nearly identical example, see "Historic Pistols: The American Martial Flintlock 1760-1845" by Smith and Bitter, pg. 290-291. 10" round barrel with dovetailed front ...moresight, "P" proof offset over breech; "M" proof for Maryland correctly not present as pistols with the full Maryland brand did not receive the "M" proof, and vice versa. Plain ramrod with worm at tail, retained by a single ferrule and feeding into a reinforced mouth with a pointed finial. "MARYLAND" brand stamped between reinforced mouth and trigger guard, oriented to be read with muzzle facing left. Flat banana lock with beveled edges, swan neck cock, bridled pan cover, and marked "H·DERINGER" under the pan. Interior of lock marked "K.H." and "14". Double lock bolts connected by a plain brass sideplate, with a "MII" stamp in a lozenge behind. Plain brass trigger guard and buttcap. Numerous parts numbered "14", including a drawing indicating that many internal parts are also marked, however due to consideration for condition many of these are unverified such as removing barrel. Accompanied by a folder of information including an inventory sheet, photos of interior of lock and Maryland brand, drawing indicating positions of "14" mark, photocopies of "Maryland Longrifles" by Hartzler and Whisker, where this pistol is mentioned. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel is essentially a dove grey with flashes of light patination and spots of darkness. Lock is commensurate with barrel with some oil staining in protected areas. Stock is good with numerous handling marks and bruises throughout. One pressure indentation that broke grain on left side of stock, and a well executed splice repair to grip. Stock has an extra layer of varnish, with some softness to Maryland brand. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with a minimum of oxidation. A good example of a very scarce gun. Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: .56 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Model: Flintlock Paperwork: Folder of Provenance Serial Number: NSN

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(A) RARE AND DOCUMENTED SILVER MOUNTED COACH GUN SIGNED HASLETT, BALTIMORE.

Lot # 1125 (Sale Order: 125 of 326)      

Haslett is recorded in Stockel as being active in Philadelphia and Baltimore circa 1773 - 1833, and immigrated to the US in 1798. Born in Ireland, Haslett initially trained with Robert McCormick of McCormick horse pistol fame, before he opened his own shop in 1803. This example is a coach gun with a hexagonal-to-round barrel separated by a beaded wedding ring at the girdle. Beaded front spider sight. Top rib of hexagonal area marked "BALTIMORE" and an American eagle head proof on an offset rib. Captive ramrod on a half length rib with single ferrule, feeding into a reinforced mouth. Stepped flat lock with dual locking bolts, swan neck cock, fenced waterproof gold lined pan, bridled pan cover, roller bearing frizzen, and engraved with a stand of arms, feathers on the step, rays around rear lock bolt, and a deeply impressed "HASLETT / BALTIMORE" poincon. Trigger guard engraved with a boar's head amidst a stand of arms, pineapple finial, and Jaeger-ian sweep at rear. Checkered wrist with an armorial shield. Butt has an engraving of a deer at heel with a long topstrap. Accompanied by a folder of information including an inventory sheet, photocopies of "Maryland Longrifles" by Hartzler and Whisker where this gun was photographed, photocopies of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords According to Their Geographical Areas of Mounting, Volume I" by Hartzler, where this gun was photographed and mentioned, a copy of "James Haslett: Baltimore Gunsmith" by Richard Randall, where this gun is discussed, and further photocopies from "Gunsmiths of Maryland". CONDITION: Overall very good, barrel is essentially dove-grey with some spots of oxidation, primarily towards muzzle. Silver mounts have some minor tarnishing from age. Lock is very good, essentially dove grey, crisp engraving. Stock is very good, possibly with an extra layer of varnish, and some handling marks throughout. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with a minimum of oxidation. EMW Barrel Length: 17" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: .72 Manufacturer: Haslett Model: Coach Gun Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN
Haslett is recorded in Stockel as being active in Philadelphia and Baltimore circa 1773 - 1833, and immigrated to the US in 1798. Born in Ireland, Haslett initially train...moreed with Robert McCormick of McCormick horse pistol fame, before he opened his own shop in 1803. This example is a coach gun with a hexagonal-to-round barrel separated by a beaded wedding ring at the girdle. Beaded front spider sight. Top rib of hexagonal area marked "BALTIMORE" and an American eagle head proof on an offset rib. Captive ramrod on a half length rib with single ferrule, feeding into a reinforced mouth. Stepped flat lock with dual locking bolts, swan neck cock, fenced waterproof gold lined pan, bridled pan cover, roller bearing frizzen, and engraved with a stand of arms, feathers on the step, rays around rear lock bolt, and a deeply impressed "HASLETT / BALTIMORE" poincon. Trigger guard engraved with a boar's head amidst a stand of arms, pineapple finial, and Jaeger-ian sweep at rear. Checkered wrist with an armorial shield. Butt has an engraving of a deer at heel with a long topstrap. Accompanied by a folder of information including an inventory sheet, photocopies of "Maryland Longrifles" by Hartzler and Whisker where this gun was photographed, photocopies of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords According to Their Geographical Areas of Mounting, Volume I" by Hartzler, where this gun was photographed and mentioned, a copy of "James Haslett: Baltimore Gunsmith" by Richard Randall, where this gun is discussed, and further photocopies from "Gunsmiths of Maryland". CONDITION: Overall very good, barrel is essentially dove-grey with some spots of oxidation, primarily towards muzzle. Silver mounts have some minor tarnishing from age. Lock is very good, essentially dove grey, crisp engraving. Stock is very good, possibly with an extra layer of varnish, and some handling marks throughout. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with a minimum of oxidation. EMW Barrel Length: 17" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: .72 Manufacturer: Haslett Model: Coach Gun Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN

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