Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 2

Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 2

Wednesday, November 16, 2022  |  9:00 AM Eastern
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Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 2

Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 2

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(M) ENGRAVED BROWNING MEDALIST SEMI-AUTOMATIC HANDGUN WITH CASE

Lot # 2190 (Sale Order: 101 of 374)      

Manufactured 1971. Renaissance grade engraving with a French grey finish on metal, ergonomic grips with thumb rest for a right handed shooter, decorated with relief carved florals and beaded edges. Standard configuration with notch-and-post sights, adjustable rear, vent rib barrel, markings on left side of barrel with Browning's Utah address, right side with Browning Patents and "Made in Belgium" rollmarks. Gold washed trigger. In the correct black leatherette case with Browning medallion in upper right, French cut for pistol, a 2 blade turnscrew, 4 counterweights, and an ammunition block. Cardboard slipcase cover to protect case. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the French grey finish with only the lightest marks, probably shop wear. Engraving is crisp. Grips are excellent showing the same minimal wear as balance of pistol. Case is very good with some rubs through felt at cut for rear of slide. Accessories fine. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with crisp rifling. Breech is exceptionally clean. A phenomenal example. EMW Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 6 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Browning Model: Medalist Serial Number: 43506T71
Manufactured 1971. Renaissance grade engraving with a French grey finish on metal, ergonomic grips with thumb rest for a right handed shooter, decorated with relief carve...mored florals and beaded edges. Standard configuration with notch-and-post sights, adjustable rear, vent rib barrel, markings on left side of barrel with Browning's Utah address, right side with Browning Patents and "Made in Belgium" rollmarks. Gold washed trigger. In the correct black leatherette case with Browning medallion in upper right, French cut for pistol, a 2 blade turnscrew, 4 counterweights, and an ammunition block. Cardboard slipcase cover to protect case. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the French grey finish with only the lightest marks, probably shop wear. Engraving is crisp. Grips are excellent showing the same minimal wear as balance of pistol. Case is very good with some rubs through felt at cut for rear of slide. Accessories fine. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with crisp rifling. Breech is exceptionally clean. A phenomenal example. EMW Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 6 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Browning Model: Medalist Serial Number: 43506T71

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(M) SIG SAUER P226S X5 MASTERSHOP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Lot # 2191 (Sale Order: 102 of 374)      

Sig Sauer Mastershop pistols are some of the finest handguns Sig Sauer turned out. Black on black blade sights with adjustable rear sight, ambidextrous safety, gold washed small parts, undercut trigger guard, Nill beech grips with magwell, checkered front strap and front of trigger guard. SAO trigger with numerous X5 adjustments. Mecgar magazine with matching silver baseplate. Slide marked on right side with serial number, German nitro proof, "P226S" model designation, and "DE", left side with "SUG SAUER" "MADE IN GERMANY" and SIG SAUER's Exeter import mark. Barrel marked "SIG SAUER" on left side, "DE", German nitro proof, Kiel proof, and BD code for 2013. Frame with "DE" mark, serial number, and German nitro proof. In the original SIG black plastic case with X5/X6 manual, test target, spare magazine, and chamber flag. CONDITION: Overall excellent, showing only a few very minor marks from handling and storage, possibly shop wear. Retains virtually all of the finish throughout with some very minor flaking to gold wash. Mechanically excellent, bore is excellent with strong lands and grooves and one or two minor spots of firing residue. Case is fine, magazine is case with some cleaned corrosion that went through finish. With the closing of the factory in Eckernförde, no more German Mastershop pistols are being produced, and they will only become scarcer. EMW Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: 9mm FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Sig Sauer Model: P226 X5 Serial Number: U900502
Sig Sauer Mastershop pistols are some of the finest handguns Sig Sauer turned out. Black on black blade sights with adjustable rear sight, ambidextrous safety, gold washe...mored small parts, undercut trigger guard, Nill beech grips with magwell, checkered front strap and front of trigger guard. SAO trigger with numerous X5 adjustments. Mecgar magazine with matching silver baseplate. Slide marked on right side with serial number, German nitro proof, "P226S" model designation, and "DE", left side with "SUG SAUER" "MADE IN GERMANY" and SIG SAUER's Exeter import mark. Barrel marked "SIG SAUER" on left side, "DE", German nitro proof, Kiel proof, and BD code for 2013. Frame with "DE" mark, serial number, and German nitro proof. In the original SIG black plastic case with X5/X6 manual, test target, spare magazine, and chamber flag. CONDITION: Overall excellent, showing only a few very minor marks from handling and storage, possibly shop wear. Retains virtually all of the finish throughout with some very minor flaking to gold wash. Mechanically excellent, bore is excellent with strong lands and grooves and one or two minor spots of firing residue. Case is fine, magazine is case with some cleaned corrosion that went through finish. With the closing of the factory in Eckernförde, no more German Mastershop pistols are being produced, and they will only become scarcer. EMW Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: 9mm FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Sig Sauer Model: P226 X5 Serial Number: U900502

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(A) AN ATTRACTIVE JOHN MANTON FOWLER, EX. KEITH NEAL AND CLAY BEDFORD COLLECTIONS.

Lot # 2192 (Sale Order: 103 of 374)      

This exemplary fowler was sold as part of the W. Keith Neal sale at Christie's in 2000 as Lot 43, where it was provenanced to the Dukes of Bedford, Woburn Abbey, and Clay P. Bedford. Literature includes "The Mantons: 1782-1878" by Back, pg. 30, and "The Manton Supplement" by Neal and Back, pg. 47. 34" octagonal-to-hexadecagonal-to-smooth barrel with pair of wedding rings at girdle. Diminutive gold front sight, top rib of octagonal section over breech inlaid "--- MANTON · LONDON ---". Barrel is retained by 2 keys through gold escutcheons. Patent breech with gold bushed with gold, and decorated with 2 gold lines. Brass tipped ramrod, probably the original, feeds through 2 ferrules on a rib under the barrel before feeding into a reinforced mouth. Horn forearm cap. Flat lock with French cock, fenced pan, bridled pan cover, roller bearing frizzen, engraved "MANTON" under the pan and with a small bird and floral at rear. Border of lock and cock with stiff leaf engraving. Single lock bolt with escutcheon. Gold thumbpiece with initials "WR". Trigger guard with engraving of a dog pointing a bird in a floral scene, pineapple finial, and "3771" at rear of an almost jaeger-ian swooping guard. Checkered wrist, shadowline cheekpiece. Buttplate with a long heel engraved with a floral scene en suite with trigger guard and lock. CONDITION: Very good, with browning brought back up, softening the engraving on buttplate and trigger guard somewhat. Gold inlay on barrel with some minor losses to lettering. Lock is very good with crisp engraving and some flashes of deeper colored grey. Stock is very good, with one extremely well repaired, nearly invisible, crack on left side of trigger guad. Some normal marks and pressure indentations from handling and storage throughout, mostly around lock bolt escutcheon and butt of stock. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with minimal oxidation. A really lovely fowler from two of the finest collections of European arms. EMW Barrel Length: 34" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 16 Bore Manufacturer: Manton Model: Fowler Serial Number: 3771
This exemplary fowler was sold as part of the W. Keith Neal sale at Christie's in 2000 as Lot 43, where it was provenanced to the Dukes of Bedford, Woburn Abbey, and Clay...more P. Bedford. Literature includes "The Mantons: 1782-1878" by Back, pg. 30, and "The Manton Supplement" by Neal and Back, pg. 47. 34" octagonal-to-hexadecagonal-to-smooth barrel with pair of wedding rings at girdle. Diminutive gold front sight, top rib of octagonal section over breech inlaid "--- MANTON · LONDON ---". Barrel is retained by 2 keys through gold escutcheons. Patent breech with gold bushed with gold, and decorated with 2 gold lines. Brass tipped ramrod, probably the original, feeds through 2 ferrules on a rib under the barrel before feeding into a reinforced mouth. Horn forearm cap. Flat lock with French cock, fenced pan, bridled pan cover, roller bearing frizzen, engraved "MANTON" under the pan and with a small bird and floral at rear. Border of lock and cock with stiff leaf engraving. Single lock bolt with escutcheon. Gold thumbpiece with initials "WR". Trigger guard with engraving of a dog pointing a bird in a floral scene, pineapple finial, and "3771" at rear of an almost jaeger-ian swooping guard. Checkered wrist, shadowline cheekpiece. Buttplate with a long heel engraved with a floral scene en suite with trigger guard and lock. CONDITION: Very good, with browning brought back up, softening the engraving on buttplate and trigger guard somewhat. Gold inlay on barrel with some minor losses to lettering. Lock is very good with crisp engraving and some flashes of deeper colored grey. Stock is very good, with one extremely well repaired, nearly invisible, crack on left side of trigger guad. Some normal marks and pressure indentations from handling and storage throughout, mostly around lock bolt escutcheon and butt of stock. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with minimal oxidation. A really lovely fowler from two of the finest collections of European arms. EMW Barrel Length: 34" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 16 Bore Manufacturer: Manton Model: Fowler Serial Number: 3771

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(A) A VERY INTERESTING AIR RIFLE, IN THE TRADITION OF KUNITOMO IKKANSAI AND RELATED GUNS.

Lot # 2193 (Sale Order: 104 of 374)      

Prior to the opening of Japan between 1853 and 1867, trading was heavily regulated and primarily done with the Dutch through the port of Dejima. One of the more interesting items that was brought to Dejima was a damaged Scheiffel airgun, which was eventually in the possession of Kyogoku Takamasa, one of the feudal lords of the Tango province. The airgun was eventually shown to Ikkansai Kunitomo, a craftsman who belonged to a long line of gunsmiths and a well-respected inventor. Kunitomo was commissioned to repair the gun, which he did, returning it Kyogoku, but was unsatisfied with the performance and renovated it, having a finished product that he gave to Kyogoku in March of the following year. He also provided a demonstration of the rifle in May, with several leaders and feudal domains submitting orders for rifles; the demonstration is recorded in the Kihoushishyazu, which is particularly interesting as Tadayuki Sakai was very impressed, but Kunitomo was disappointed and indicates that the performance was a fluke. Kunitomo also produced a manual for the manufacturing of these guns in spring of 1819, which he says he wrote because "my gate is crowded every day by persons coming to answer questions about this air gun...I can only say that this (book) pictures an answer for collectors everywhere." Very few guns still exist, but a comparison was written in 1967 which compared a Scheiffel airgun (believed to be the one that Ikkansai duplicated), and 2 other guns attributed to Kunitomo, one called the Kunitomo gun and the other the McKay gun. Both examples are attributed to Kunitomo based on their characteristics, and this example is in the same vein and is very likely that this gun is of the same pedigree, with some distinct advances that Kunitomo or one of the other Japanese gunsmiths were experimenting with. The barrel is made of a brass tube and made without sights, and covered in a wooden sheath, with a brass muzzle device and an iron screw breech. A ramrod with a brass tip and an iron finial is likely the original based on having the appropriate length. The Scheiffel barrel is lined and wrapped in sheet iron with a visible seam, but the Kunitomo barrel is not. While the design of the barrel itself is different (a wood sheath instead of a leather wrap, no sights), the breech side is remarkably similar to Kunitomo and Scheiffel barrels, with a female thread that feeds onto a male thread on face of receiver, but closer to Kunitomo's simpler design instead of the fancier Scheiffel edging. The lock mainspring is in the Japanese style with a distinct downward slope instead of the more forward facing example seen on the Scheiffel lock. The hammer is hooked at the top in a more subdued style, with similar to the Scheiffel and McKay along with Kunitomo's drawing. The mainspring has a squared top that sits in a notch. The trigger spring is an inverted V, with a screw and a single positioning pin very similar to the McKay design. The striker has been upgraded in a rather clever way, shortened from the top and utilizing a lug on the right side that interfaces with a second lug on the inside of the hammer, streamlining the design. When the hammer drops, it forces a strike pin back which opens the valve and discharges the air. The screws also appear to be of a Japanese example, as the threads are only cut to where they need to be and no further. The reservoir is distinctly in Kunitomo's style as it utilizes a leather wrap with visible cord wrapping underneath the leather, brass buttplate, and a brass ring which threads on to action. The valve itself utilizes a square pin like the Scheiffel, but has stacked leather washer, single piece construction, and oval openings much closer to the Kunitomo valve. While none of the known examples have trigger guards, this example does, possibly part of the modernization that was done when the striker was refined. A notch rear sight is mounted to the receiver in its own way; while the Kunitomo and McKay guns use traditional block Japanese sights and the Scheiffel uses a horizontally dovetailed notch sight and no front sight on the barrel, this example has the rear sight dovetailed vertically into the receiver. Click here to see the full description.

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(A) SOMERSET COUNTY PERCUSSION LONG RIFLE BY DUNMEYER.

Lot # 2194 (Sale Order: 105 of 374)      

Kentucky percussion rifle made by Jonathon Dunmeyer of Somerset, Pennsylvania, circa 1850. 33" .38 caliber rifled octagonal barrel with rifle sights and unknown block letters at breech. Handmade percussion lock inscribed in script with a "D", controlled by double set triggers. Full curly maple stock with typical Jonathon Dunmeyer architecture and incised floral carving. Brass hardware with 4 piece engraved patchbox with 5 piercings and button release in the toe typically done by the Dunmeyers. Comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Overall good with metal turning a silvery patina. Brass has faded to a mellow golden color. Stock has traces of original finish with small period repair to back of trigger guard with repaired burnout around lock. Pitted bore with crisp mechanics. A nice looking rifle. DLM Barrel Length: 33" Caliber/Bore: .38 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Dunmeyer Model: Percussion Serial Number: NSN
Kentucky percussion rifle made by Jonathon Dunmeyer of Somerset, Pennsylvania, circa 1850. 33" .38 caliber rifled octagonal barrel with rifle sights and unknown block let...moreters at breech. Handmade percussion lock inscribed in script with a "D", controlled by double set triggers. Full curly maple stock with typical Jonathon Dunmeyer architecture and incised floral carving. Brass hardware with 4 piece engraved patchbox with 5 piercings and button release in the toe typically done by the Dunmeyers. Comes with hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Overall good with metal turning a silvery patina. Brass has faded to a mellow golden color. Stock has traces of original finish with small period repair to back of trigger guard with repaired burnout around lock. Pitted bore with crisp mechanics. A nice looking rifle. DLM Barrel Length: 33" Caliber/Bore: .38 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Dunmeyer Model: Percussion Serial Number: NSN

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(A) J. HARDER HALF STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE.

Lot # 2195 (Sale Order: 106 of 374)      

Kentucky style half stock percussion rifle possibly built as a boy's rifle or buggy rifle by J. Harder, Lockhaven, Pennsylvania, circa 1850. 24" .40 caliber octagonal barrel with German silver blade front sight, notch rear sight, and intricate gunsmith made tang lollipop peep sight. Barrel has floral engraving around rear sight and breech with 2 platinum barrel bands, patent ignition breech, and is stamped "J. HARDER / LOCKHAVEN, Pa.". Henry Parker marked back action percussion lock with double set triggers. Walnut checkered wrist half stock with German silver hardware and nice Federal Eagle inlay on cheekpiece. CONDITION: Overall good with no visible restoration. Some small gouges and usage dings with replaced ramrod. Dark bore with good mechanics. A petite rifle. DLM Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .40 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: J. Harder Model: Percussion Serial Number: NSN
Kentucky style half stock percussion rifle possibly built as a boy's rifle or buggy rifle by J. Harder, Lockhaven, Pennsylvania, circa 1850. 24" .40 caliber octagonal bar...morerel with German silver blade front sight, notch rear sight, and intricate gunsmith made tang lollipop peep sight. Barrel has floral engraving around rear sight and breech with 2 platinum barrel bands, patent ignition breech, and is stamped "J. HARDER / LOCKHAVEN, Pa.". Henry Parker marked back action percussion lock with double set triggers. Walnut checkered wrist half stock with German silver hardware and nice Federal Eagle inlay on cheekpiece. CONDITION: Overall good with no visible restoration. Some small gouges and usage dings with replaced ramrod. Dark bore with good mechanics. A petite rifle. DLM Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .40 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: J. Harder Model: Percussion Serial Number: NSN

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(A) DERINGER MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION PISTOL.

Lot # 2196 (Sale Order: 107 of 374)      

United States Model 1842 Navy percussion pistol made by Henry Deringer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This particular specimen is marked at the rear of the lock "U.S.R. / 1843", which indicates use by the Revenue Service, which is the pre-runner of the United States Coast Guard. Gun has 6" round .54 caliber barrel marked "DERINGER / PHILADELa", "R.C." inspector mark, no rear sight, and attached hinged ramrod. Percussion lock marked "US / DERINGER / PHILADELa" and at rear "USR / 1843". Walnut stock with illegible inspectors mark, brass hardware, and brass butt cap. CONDITION: All markings appear to be correct with gun having been cleaned and restored with nice aged appearance. Crisp mechanics and shootable dark bore. DLM Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .54 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Model: 1842 Serial Number: NSN
United States Model 1842 Navy percussion pistol made by Henry Deringer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This particular specimen is marked at the rear of the lock "U.S.R. / 1...more843", which indicates use by the Revenue Service, which is the pre-runner of the United States Coast Guard. Gun has 6" round .54 caliber barrel marked "DERINGER / PHILADELa", "R.C." inspector mark, no rear sight, and attached hinged ramrod. Percussion lock marked "US / DERINGER / PHILADELa" and at rear "USR / 1843". Walnut stock with illegible inspectors mark, brass hardware, and brass butt cap. CONDITION: All markings appear to be correct with gun having been cleaned and restored with nice aged appearance. Crisp mechanics and shootable dark bore. DLM Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .54 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Model: 1842 Serial Number: NSN

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(A) CASED PAIR OF BELGIAN PERCUSSION DOUBLE BARREL MUFF PISTOLS.

Lot # 2197 (Sale Order: 108 of 374)      

Pair of Belgian Muff pistols with each pistol possessing 2 turn-off barrels with faux Damascus twist and false rifling designed to facilitate easy removal, boxlock actions engraved with floral scroll on side, with a further spray of scroll on underside, where triggers fold into frame, and along tang. Barrels with Belgian "ELG" proof. Plain fishform cocks that correctly deploy triggers when cocked. Sidepanels behind actions, bag grips with German silver buttcaps, faceted around the perimeter with shell motif lids hiding a trap. House in a case with French fitting for both pistols, and powder flask, and a third missing tool, probably originally a bullet mold. Two additional compartments containing lead balls and caps. Lining originally appears to have been violet but is now largely brown. Simple warded lock mechanism with a replaced strike plate and moved catch. CONDITION: Metal on both pistols has been polished in the European fashion with some faint spotted darkness and discoloration from oil staining. Damascus twist is now only visible in traces. Pistol (A) has some handling marks on underside behind right trigger consistent with shooting with a ring. Stocks have handling marks and impressions throughout, pistol (B) with a small chip on rear of trap. Mechanically crisp with triggers deploying appropriately, bores are very good with a minimum of oxidation. Powder flask is very good, with seam just starting to separate in a few places and plenty of nitre blue on spring. Lining with impressions from housing this pistols for a long time. Case is good with numerous handling marks, crack across the top of the lid, through the lock escutcheon, and at bottom. Some minor chips at joinings, lightly revarnished. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (BOTH) 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .40 caliber FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Belgian Model: (BOTH) Percussion Double Barrel Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
Pair of Belgian Muff pistols with each pistol possessing 2 turn-off barrels with faux Damascus twist and false rifling designed to facilitate easy removal, boxlock action...mores engraved with floral scroll on side, with a further spray of scroll on underside, where triggers fold into frame, and along tang. Barrels with Belgian "ELG" proof. Plain fishform cocks that correctly deploy triggers when cocked. Sidepanels behind actions, bag grips with German silver buttcaps, faceted around the perimeter with shell motif lids hiding a trap. House in a case with French fitting for both pistols, and powder flask, and a third missing tool, probably originally a bullet mold. Two additional compartments containing lead balls and caps. Lining originally appears to have been violet but is now largely brown. Simple warded lock mechanism with a replaced strike plate and moved catch. CONDITION: Metal on both pistols has been polished in the European fashion with some faint spotted darkness and discoloration from oil staining. Damascus twist is now only visible in traces. Pistol (A) has some handling marks on underside behind right trigger consistent with shooting with a ring. Stocks have handling marks and impressions throughout, pistol (B) with a small chip on rear of trap. Mechanically crisp with triggers deploying appropriately, bores are very good with a minimum of oxidation. Powder flask is very good, with seam just starting to separate in a few places and plenty of nitre blue on spring. Lining with impressions from housing this pistols for a long time. Case is good with numerous handling marks, crack across the top of the lid, through the lock escutcheon, and at bottom. Some minor chips at joinings, lightly revarnished. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (BOTH) 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .40 caliber FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Belgian Model: (BOTH) Percussion Double Barrel Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN

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(A) CURRY SAN FRANCISCO AGENT MARKED HENRY DERINGER POCKET PISTOL.

Lot # 2198 (Sale Order: 109 of 374)      

Top barrel flat marked "C. CURRY / SAN FRANCo CALA / AGENT", dating this pistol circa 1856 to 1863 and indicating its sale in the West. The 3" barrel otherwise bears standard unburst "P" proof and "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A" maker marks over the chamber between a pair of German silver bands. Mounted with a German silver dovetail front sight blade and v-notch rear. Foliate scroll engraved back action percussion lock also marked "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A". Stock is checkered American walnut of the classic birdshead form. Engraved German silver mounts including cap trap butt and pineapple finial trigger guard. Nose cap is coin silver. The original brass tipped ram rod is included. CONDITION: Very good. Iron components have developed a soft dove gray patina with some some light cleaned oxidation. Grip is very good showing some light wear and impressions. Good mechanics and bore. BAS Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .46 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Henry Deringer Model: Pocket Pistol Serial Number: NSN
Top barrel flat marked "C. CURRY / SAN FRANCo CALA / AGENT", dating this pistol circa 1856 to 1863 and indicating its sale in the West. The 3" barrel otherwise bears stan...moredard unburst "P" proof and "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A" maker marks over the chamber between a pair of German silver bands. Mounted with a German silver dovetail front sight blade and v-notch rear. Foliate scroll engraved back action percussion lock also marked "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A". Stock is checkered American walnut of the classic birdshead form. Engraved German silver mounts including cap trap butt and pineapple finial trigger guard. Nose cap is coin silver. The original brass tipped ram rod is included. CONDITION: Very good. Iron components have developed a soft dove gray patina with some some light cleaned oxidation. Grip is very good showing some light wear and impressions. Good mechanics and bore. BAS Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .46 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Henry Deringer Model: Pocket Pistol Serial Number: NSN

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(A) JAMES EVANS PEANUT SIZE PHILADELPHIA DERRINGER.

Lot # 2199 (Sale Order: 110 of 374)      

Attributed by Doug Eberhart to James. E Evans, with barrel address largely illegible. Evans produced Derringer style pistol in Philadelphia circa 1850 to 1870. This example features a 2" .38 caliber rifled barrel with brass blade front sight and v-notch rear. Scroll engraved back action percussion lock. Classic checkered walnut bird's head grip mounted with foliate scroll and line engraved German silver. CONDITION: Good. Iron components have drifted to a gray patina with some cleaned oxidation on the barrel. Stock is very good retaining sharp checkering with some spots of wear and minor impressions. Strong bore. Mechanically fine. BAS Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: James E. Evans Model: Derringer Serial Number: NSN
Attributed by Doug Eberhart to James. E Evans, with barrel address largely illegible. Evans produced Derringer style pistol in Philadelphia circa 1850 to 1870. This examp...morele features a 2" .38 caliber rifled barrel with brass blade front sight and v-notch rear. Scroll engraved back action percussion lock. Classic checkered walnut bird's head grip mounted with foliate scroll and line engraved German silver. CONDITION: Good. Iron components have drifted to a gray patina with some cleaned oxidation on the barrel. Stock is very good retaining sharp checkering with some spots of wear and minor impressions. Strong bore. Mechanically fine. BAS Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: James E. Evans Model: Derringer Serial Number: NSN

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(A) ATTRACTIVE UNSIGNED PEANUT SIZED DERRINGER.

Lot # 2200 (Sale Order: 111 of 374)      

Of true diminutive peanut size mounted with an unmarked 1 - 1/2" barrel and styled after the famous pocket pistols manufactured by Henry Deringer of Philadelphia. Barrel has some light foliate scroll engraving at the breech between a pair of German silver bands. German silver dovetail front sight blade and v-notch rear. Foliate scroll engraved back action percussion lock with an unusual shell motif bolster. Stocked in checkered walnut with richly engraved German silver mounts. CONDITION: Very good. Iron components exhibit an honest soft gray patina. Stocks have some expected wear and impressions with a few minor hairline splits. Dark bore. Fine mechanics. An honest period peanut Derringer. BAS Barrel Length: 1 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Unsigned Model: Derringer Serial Number: NSN
Of true diminutive peanut size mounted with an unmarked 1 - 1/2" barrel and styled after the famous pocket pistols manufactured by Henry Deringer of Philadelphia. Barrel ...morehas some light foliate scroll engraving at the breech between a pair of German silver bands. German silver dovetail front sight blade and v-notch rear. Foliate scroll engraved back action percussion lock with an unusual shell motif bolster. Stocked in checkered walnut with richly engraved German silver mounts. CONDITION: Very good. Iron components exhibit an honest soft gray patina. Stocks have some expected wear and impressions with a few minor hairline splits. Dark bore. Fine mechanics. An honest period peanut Derringer. BAS Barrel Length: 1 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Unsigned Model: Derringer Serial Number: NSN

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(A) FINE HENRY DERINGER LINCOLN SIZE POCKET PISTOL.

Lot # 2201 (Sale Order: 112 of 374)      

Similar in size to the infamous pistol used by John Wilkes Booth in Abraham Lincoln's assassination, this small sized pocket pistol was manufactured circa third quarter of the nineteenth century. It features a 2 - 1/2" .44 caliber browned imitation twist Damascus patterned barrel stamped at the breech "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A" and proofed with a sunburst "P" between 2 German silver bands. German silver dovetail front sight and v-notch rear. Back action percussion lock also marked "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A" with standard foliate scroll engraving. Checkered walnut bird's head grip with engraved German silver mounts including pineapple finial trigger guard. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains the vast majority of its patterned browning with some fading. Action has turned to a dark gray patina. Stock is very good with some expected light wear. Very strong bore. Fine mechanics. A great Deringer! BAS Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Model: Percussion Deringer Serial Number: NSN
Similar in size to the infamous pistol used by John Wilkes Booth in Abraham Lincoln's assassination, this small sized pocket pistol was manufactured circa third quarter o...moref the nineteenth century. It features a 2 - 1/2" .44 caliber browned imitation twist Damascus patterned barrel stamped at the breech "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A" and proofed with a sunburst "P" between 2 German silver bands. German silver dovetail front sight and v-notch rear. Back action percussion lock also marked "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A" with standard foliate scroll engraving. Checkered walnut bird's head grip with engraved German silver mounts including pineapple finial trigger guard. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains the vast majority of its patterned browning with some fading. Action has turned to a dark gray patina. Stock is very good with some expected light wear. Very strong bore. Fine mechanics. A great Deringer! BAS Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Model: Percussion Deringer Serial Number: NSN

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(A) ALWAYS DESIRABLE HENRY DERINGER PEANUT SIZE POCKET PISTOL.

Lot # 2202 (Sale Order: 113 of 374)      

Small size pocket pistol manufactured circa the third quarter of the nineteenth century with 2" .41 caliber barrel. Barrel is marked at the breech "DERINGER / PHILADELA" and proofed with a "P" within a sunburst between a pair of German silver bands. German silver dovetail front sight and v-notch rear. Standard foliate scroll engraved back action lock also marked "DERINGER / PHILADELA". Stocked in American walnut with a checkered bird's head grip and foliate scroll engraved German silver mounts. CONDITION: Very good overall. Iron components exhibit a soft mottled gray patina. Wood is very good showing a dark appearance with some wear and a small sliver of loss along the barrel. Strong bore and crisp mechanics. BAS Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .41 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Model: Peanut Serial Number: NSN
Small size pocket pistol manufactured circa the third quarter of the nineteenth century with 2" .41 caliber barrel. Barrel is marked at the breech "DERINGER / PHILADELA" ...moreand proofed with a "P" within a sunburst between a pair of German silver bands. German silver dovetail front sight and v-notch rear. Standard foliate scroll engraved back action lock also marked "DERINGER / PHILADELA". Stocked in American walnut with a checkered bird's head grip and foliate scroll engraved German silver mounts. CONDITION: Very good overall. Iron components exhibit a soft mottled gray patina. Wood is very good showing a dark appearance with some wear and a small sliver of loss along the barrel. Strong bore and crisp mechanics. BAS Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .41 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Model: Peanut Serial Number: NSN

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(A) MEDIUM SIZE HENRY DERINGER POCKET PISTOL.

Lot # 2203 (Sale Order: 114 of 374)      

Manufactured circa late 1840s or 1850s. Fit with a 3 - 1/2" browned lightning pattern imitation twist finished barrel marked at the breech "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A" and proofed with a sunburst "P" between a pair of German silver bands. German silver dovetail front sight blade and v-notch rear. Standard style percussion back action lock foliate scroll engraved with "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A" marking. Stocked in American walnut with a checkered bird's head grip mounted in German silver with foliate scroll engraved pineapple finial trigger guard and cap box butt. Brass mounted cleaning rod is original. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel retains significant portions of original finish thinning to a soft patina with traces of lightning pattern. Lock has faded to gray. Stock is very good showing some wear and impressions. Strong bore and fine mechanics. BAS Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .50 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Model: Percussion pistol Serial Number: NSN
Manufactured circa late 1840s or 1850s. Fit with a 3 - 1/2" browned lightning pattern imitation twist finished barrel marked at the breech "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A" and pro...moreofed with a sunburst "P" between a pair of German silver bands. German silver dovetail front sight blade and v-notch rear. Standard style percussion back action lock foliate scroll engraved with "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A" marking. Stocked in American walnut with a checkered bird's head grip mounted in German silver with foliate scroll engraved pineapple finial trigger guard and cap box butt. Brass mounted cleaning rod is original. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel retains significant portions of original finish thinning to a soft patina with traces of lightning pattern. Lock has faded to gray. Stock is very good showing some wear and impressions. Strong bore and fine mechanics. BAS Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .50 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Model: Percussion pistol Serial Number: NSN

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(A) WONDERFUL HENRY DERINGER LINCOLN SIZE POCKET PISTOL.

Lot # 2204 (Sale Order: 115 of 374)      

Similar in size to the infamous Deringer used by John Wilkes Booth in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in 1865, this small sized pocket pistol was manufactured circa 1850 to 1870. It features a 2 - 3/4" .44 caliber browned imitation Damascus twist patterned barrel marked at the breech between 2 German silver bands "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A" and proofed with a sunburst "P". German silver dovetail front sight and v-notch rear. Standard "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A" marked foliate scroll engraved back action percussion lock. Classic checkered walnut bird's head grip mounted with engraved German silver. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains generous amounts of patterned browning with some fading. Action has drifted to a pleasing gray patina, with engraving remaining razor sharp. Stock is very good with some light spots of finish loss. Very strong bore showing little use. Crisp mechanics. A great example of an iconic pistol! BAS Barrel Length: 2 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Model: Pocket Pistol Serial Number: NSN
Similar in size to the infamous Deringer used by John Wilkes Booth in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in 1865, this small sized pocket pistol was manufactured circa ...more1850 to 1870. It features a 2 - 3/4" .44 caliber browned imitation Damascus twist patterned barrel marked at the breech between 2 German silver bands "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A" and proofed with a sunburst "P". German silver dovetail front sight and v-notch rear. Standard "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A" marked foliate scroll engraved back action percussion lock. Classic checkered walnut bird's head grip mounted with engraved German silver. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains generous amounts of patterned browning with some fading. Action has drifted to a pleasing gray patina, with engraving remaining razor sharp. Stock is very good with some light spots of finish loss. Very strong bore showing little use. Crisp mechanics. A great example of an iconic pistol! BAS Barrel Length: 2 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Model: Pocket Pistol Serial Number: NSN

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(A) HENRY DERINGER LINCOLN SIZE POCKET PISTOL.

Lot # 2205 (Sale Order: 116 of 374)      

Manufactured circa late 1840s or 1850s in the form of the infamous pistol used by Booth to assassinate Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theater. Fit with a 2 - 1/2" .42 caliber barrel marked at the breech "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A" and with sunburst between a pair of sawtooth engraved lines. Brass blade front sight and v-notch rear. Standard foliate scroll engraved back action percussion lock also marked "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A". Stocked in American walnut with a checkered bird's head butt and somewhat sparsely engraved German silver mounts. CONDITION: Very good overall. Iron components have drifted to a soft gray patina. Stock shows some light wear and impressions, remaining very good. Strong bore with some oxidation. Crisp mechanics. BAS Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .42 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Model: Pocket Pistol Serial Number: NSN
Manufactured circa late 1840s or 1850s in the form of the infamous pistol used by Booth to assassinate Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theater. Fit with a 2 - 1/2" .42 caliber ...morebarrel marked at the breech "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A" and with sunburst between a pair of sawtooth engraved lines. Brass blade front sight and v-notch rear. Standard foliate scroll engraved back action percussion lock also marked "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A". Stocked in American walnut with a checkered bird's head butt and somewhat sparsely engraved German silver mounts. CONDITION: Very good overall. Iron components have drifted to a soft gray patina. Stock shows some light wear and impressions, remaining very good. Strong bore with some oxidation. Crisp mechanics. BAS Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .42 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Model: Pocket Pistol Serial Number: NSN

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(A) LOT OF 2: ATTARCTIVE AND RARE MATCHED PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED HENRY DERINGER POCKET PISTOLS.

Lot # 2206 (Sale Order: 117 of 374)      

Very unusual matched pair of Lincoln size small pocket pistols manufactured circa late 1840s or 1850s. Fit with 2 - 3/4" browned imitation twist patterned barrels marked at breech "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A" and with sunburst "P" proof between a pair of applied gold bands. German silver dovetail front sight blade and v-notch rears. Standard case hardened back action percussion locks with "DERINGER / PHILADEl'A" markings and foliate scroll engraving. Pistols are stocked in American walnut with checkered bird's head grips. Coin silver mounts include richly foliate scroll engraved pineapple finial trigger guard, barrel key escutcheons, nose cap, lock bolt plate, and thumb piece. Cap box butts are German silver. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel browning has largely drifted to patina with a few traces of patterning. Locks exhibit an even gray patina. Silver has not been polished in some time, displaying an attractive light gray appearance. Stocks are fine with some scattered marks. Solid bores showing little use. Crisp mechanics. A wonderful and rare pair of deluxe Deringer pistols! BAS Barrel Length: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .40 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Henry Deringer Model: (BOTH) Pocket Pistol Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
Very unusual matched pair of Lincoln size small pocket pistols manufactured circa late 1840s or 1850s. Fit with 2 - 3/4" browned imitation twist patterned barrels marked ...moreat breech "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A" and with sunburst "P" proof between a pair of applied gold bands. German silver dovetail front sight blade and v-notch rears. Standard case hardened back action percussion locks with "DERINGER / PHILADEl'A" markings and foliate scroll engraving. Pistols are stocked in American walnut with checkered bird's head grips. Coin silver mounts include richly foliate scroll engraved pineapple finial trigger guard, barrel key escutcheons, nose cap, lock bolt plate, and thumb piece. Cap box butts are German silver. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel browning has largely drifted to patina with a few traces of patterning. Locks exhibit an even gray patina. Silver has not been polished in some time, displaying an attractive light gray appearance. Stocks are fine with some scattered marks. Solid bores showing little use. Crisp mechanics. A wonderful and rare pair of deluxe Deringer pistols! BAS Barrel Length: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .40 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Henry Deringer Model: (BOTH) Pocket Pistol Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN

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(A) LOT OF 2: CASED PAIR OF LINCOLN SIZED DERINGER PERCUSSION PISTOLS.

Lot # 2207 (Sale Order: 118 of 374)      

Manufactured by Henry Deringer of Philadelphia circa the third quarter of the nineteenth century. Similar in size to the infamous Deringer used by John Wilkes Booth to assassinate Abraham Lincoln, this pair features 2 - 7/8" .43 caliber barrels. Barrels are marked "DERINGER/PHILADEL'A" and with a sunburst "P" proof between 2 German silver bands. German silver dovetail blade front sight and v-notch rear. Locks are back action percussion engraved with foliate scroll and marked "DERINGER/PHILADEL'A". American walnut stocks are of classic checkered bird's head form with engraved German silver mountings including cap box butt, pineapple finial trigger guard, nose cap, and escutcheons. Housed in a well made contemporary hardwood case with period accessories including an iron single cavity mold, flask, and turn screws making for an attractive presentation. CONDITION: Fine. The barrels have faded to a brown patina with other iron components exhibiting an aged gray patina. Stocks have an age darkened appearance showing light wear and some period impressions. One pistol has a small sliver of damage between the lock plate and escutcheon. Fine mechanics with shootable bores. A fine set. BAS Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (BOTH) 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .43 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) H. Deringer Model: (BOTH) Pocket Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
Manufactured by Henry Deringer of Philadelphia circa the third quarter of the nineteenth century. Similar in size to the infamous Deringer used by John Wilkes Booth to as...moresassinate Abraham Lincoln, this pair features 2 - 7/8" .43 caliber barrels. Barrels are marked "DERINGER/PHILADEL'A" and with a sunburst "P" proof between 2 German silver bands. German silver dovetail blade front sight and v-notch rear. Locks are back action percussion engraved with foliate scroll and marked "DERINGER/PHILADEL'A". American walnut stocks are of classic checkered bird's head form with engraved German silver mountings including cap box butt, pineapple finial trigger guard, nose cap, and escutcheons. Housed in a well made contemporary hardwood case with period accessories including an iron single cavity mold, flask, and turn screws making for an attractive presentation. CONDITION: Fine. The barrels have faded to a brown patina with other iron components exhibiting an aged gray patina. Stocks have an age darkened appearance showing light wear and some period impressions. One pistol has a small sliver of damage between the lock plate and escutcheon. Fine mechanics with shootable bores. A fine set. BAS Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (BOTH) 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .43 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) H. Deringer Model: (BOTH) Pocket Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN

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(A) HIGH CONDITION HENRY DERINGER MEDIUM POCKET PISTOL.

Lot # 2208 (Sale Order: 119 of 374)      

Manufactured by Henry Deringer of Philadelphia circa 1850s. It features a browned imitation Damascus lightning patterned 4" .46 caliber rifled barrel marked near the breech with sunburst "P" proof and "DERINGER/PHILADEL'A" address between 2 German silver bands. Lock is standard engraved case hardened back action percussion marked "DERINGER/PHILADEL'A". Classic checkered American walnut bird's head grip with lightly engraved German silver mounts including cap box butt and pineapple finial trigger guard. Pistol is complete with original brass tipped ramrod. CONDITION: Excellent. The vast majority of the browned finish is preserved on the barrel with some spots of cleaned, older corrosion and a couple nicks. Case colors have largely faded to a gray patina with a few flashes of color. Stocks are fine retaining crisp checkering with some scattered handling marks. Fine mechanics. A fantastic Philadelphia Deringer! BAS Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .46 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Henry Deringer Model: Pocket Pistol Serial Number: NSN
Manufactured by Henry Deringer of Philadelphia circa 1850s. It features a browned imitation Damascus lightning patterned 4" .46 caliber rifled barrel marked near the bree...morech with sunburst "P" proof and "DERINGER/PHILADEL'A" address between 2 German silver bands. Lock is standard engraved case hardened back action percussion marked "DERINGER/PHILADEL'A". Classic checkered American walnut bird's head grip with lightly engraved German silver mounts including cap box butt and pineapple finial trigger guard. Pistol is complete with original brass tipped ramrod. CONDITION: Excellent. The vast majority of the browned finish is preserved on the barrel with some spots of cleaned, older corrosion and a couple nicks. Case colors have largely faded to a gray patina with a few flashes of color. Stocks are fine retaining crisp checkering with some scattered handling marks. Fine mechanics. A fantastic Philadelphia Deringer! BAS Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .46 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Henry Deringer Model: Pocket Pistol Serial Number: NSN

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(A) LOT OF 2: EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF EARLY HENRY DERINGER PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOLS.

Lot # 2209 (Sale Order: 120 of 374)      

Manufactured by Henry Deringer of Philadelphia circa 1830s. The medium size pocket pistols feature approximately 3 - 3/4" .46 caliber rifled barrels finished with an attractive browned imitation Damascus pattern and marked over the chamber "DERINGER/PHILADEL'A". No "P" proofs present. Elegantly engraved case hardened back action percussion locks marked "DERINGER/PHILADEL'A". Stocks are round butt checkered American walnut complete with German silver nose cap and escutcheons. Both the lightly engraved round trigger guard with celery stalk finial and ferrule are blued iron. Overall, the form of this pair is comparable to miniature belt pistols rather than standard pocket pistols. CONDITION: Excellent state of preservation overall. The barrels retain the vast majority of their browned finishes, showing some light fading. Locks retain strong case colors. Other iron components retain portions of their original finish, fading to a gray patina. Stocks are fine with crisp checkering and some scattered handling marks throughout. Fine mechanics. Bores are very good displaying strong rifling. An absolutely wonderful pair of Deringers that would be very difficult to improve on! BAS Barrel Length: (BOTH) 3 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .46 caliber FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Deringer Model: (BOTH) Percussion Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
Manufactured by Henry Deringer of Philadelphia circa 1830s. The medium size pocket pistols feature approximately 3 - 3/4" .46 caliber rifled barrels finished with an attr...moreactive browned imitation Damascus pattern and marked over the chamber "DERINGER/PHILADEL'A". No "P" proofs present. Elegantly engraved case hardened back action percussion locks marked "DERINGER/PHILADEL'A". Stocks are round butt checkered American walnut complete with German silver nose cap and escutcheons. Both the lightly engraved round trigger guard with celery stalk finial and ferrule are blued iron. Overall, the form of this pair is comparable to miniature belt pistols rather than standard pocket pistols. CONDITION: Excellent state of preservation overall. The barrels retain the vast majority of their browned finishes, showing some light fading. Locks retain strong case colors. Other iron components retain portions of their original finish, fading to a gray patina. Stocks are fine with crisp checkering and some scattered handling marks throughout. Fine mechanics. Bores are very good displaying strong rifling. An absolutely wonderful pair of Deringers that would be very difficult to improve on! BAS Barrel Length: (BOTH) 3 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .46 caliber FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Deringer Model: (BOTH) Percussion Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN

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(A) RARE 1ST MODEL CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE GRISWOLD & GUNNISON .36 CALIBER PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Lot # 2210 (Sale Order: 121 of 374)      

Standard 1st model 7 - 1/2" barrel with rounded top. Brass frame. Cryptic E marking on the interior right side of the front grip strap, interior rear face of the frame, very faintly on the bottom of the barrel behind the loading lever catch, rear of the cylinder, and on the bottom right interior edge of the backstrap, along with 11. The 11 marking also appears on the inside of the loading lever. There are 5 dots located under the trigger guard on the frame, left interior side of the back strap, as well as on the left interior side of the front grip strap. The matching numbers are found on the trigger guard, frame, cylinder, and barrel. Correct 6 groove rifling. CONDITION: All metal surfaces show evidence of having been cleaned a long time ago. The iron parts have some light pitting. Brass has a mellow look to it with sharp edges. Bore has strong rifling. Wood grips show wear but are very good with some dings and handling marks. Good mechanical function. The nipples are a bit battered. The wedge is most likely a restoration. Front sight is completely worn down, flush with the barrel. GR Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Griswald & Gunnison Model: Navy Serial Number: 1121
Standard 1st model 7 - 1/2" barrel with rounded top. Brass frame. Cryptic E marking on the interior right side of the front grip strap, interior rear face of the frame, v...moreery faintly on the bottom of the barrel behind the loading lever catch, rear of the cylinder, and on the bottom right interior edge of the backstrap, along with 11. The 11 marking also appears on the inside of the loading lever. There are 5 dots located under the trigger guard on the frame, left interior side of the back strap, as well as on the left interior side of the front grip strap. The matching numbers are found on the trigger guard, frame, cylinder, and barrel. Correct 6 groove rifling. CONDITION: All metal surfaces show evidence of having been cleaned a long time ago. The iron parts have some light pitting. Brass has a mellow look to it with sharp edges. Bore has strong rifling. Wood grips show wear but are very good with some dings and handling marks. Good mechanical function. The nipples are a bit battered. The wedge is most likely a restoration. Front sight is completely worn down, flush with the barrel. GR Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Griswald & Gunnison Model: Navy Serial Number: 1121

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(A) RARE 2ND MODEL CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE GRISWOLD & GUNNISON .36 CALIBER PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Lot # 2211 (Sale Order: 122 of 374)      

Standard 2nd model, 7 - 1/2" barrel with flats at the top towards the rear. Brass frame. Cryptic I marking on the rear interior face of the frame as well as on the bottom of the barrel just behind the loading lever catch. There is the Roman numeral VII on the bottom of the frame under the trigger guard. Frame is also marked "C.S." ahead of the trigger guard. Matching numbers on the barrel, cylinder, and frame. The trigger guard and backstrap are completely unmarked, most likely period Colt made replacements, as is the loading lever. The wood grips are most likely from an 1851 Colt Navy revolver and have a non-matching ink written number on the inside. The loading lever catch is loose. Wedge is a more modern replacement. CONDITION: Brass shows signs of having been cleaned a long time ago, there are file marks on the bottom of the trigger guard where a number would have been as well as on the bottom of the backstrap. Iron parts have a pleasing patina with some light pitting here and there. There is a crack in one of the cylinder chambers. The cylinder arbor appears to have a welded repair to it. Markings are clear. Good mechanical function. The grips have an extra coat of varnish on them, there is an old but solid crack in the left side. GR Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Griswald & Gunnison Model: Navy Serial Number: 2093
Standard 2nd model, 7 - 1/2" barrel with flats at the top towards the rear. Brass frame. Cryptic I marking on the rear interior face of the frame as well as on the bottom...more of the barrel just behind the loading lever catch. There is the Roman numeral VII on the bottom of the frame under the trigger guard. Frame is also marked "C.S." ahead of the trigger guard. Matching numbers on the barrel, cylinder, and frame. The trigger guard and backstrap are completely unmarked, most likely period Colt made replacements, as is the loading lever. The wood grips are most likely from an 1851 Colt Navy revolver and have a non-matching ink written number on the inside. The loading lever catch is loose. Wedge is a more modern replacement. CONDITION: Brass shows signs of having been cleaned a long time ago, there are file marks on the bottom of the trigger guard where a number would have been as well as on the bottom of the backstrap. Iron parts have a pleasing patina with some light pitting here and there. There is a crack in one of the cylinder chambers. The cylinder arbor appears to have a welded repair to it. Markings are clear. Good mechanical function. The grips have an extra coat of varnish on them, there is an old but solid crack in the left side. GR Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Griswald & Gunnison Model: Navy Serial Number: 2093

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(A) RARE ATLANTA PRODUCED CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE SPILLER & BURR .36 CALIBER PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Lot # 2212 (Sale Order: 123 of 374)      

SPILLER & BURR correctly marked on the top of the of the 7" octagon barrel. Has the serial number of 27 stamped into the bottom of the barrel, frame under the trigger guard, and inner surface of the trigger guard. Brass frame. This is one of the few "lot 1" August of 1863 revolvers known produced in Atlanta, Georgia. Of note, there is no inspectors marking on either side of the frame under the grips. Proper C.S. government inspectors mark on the right side of the frame. Has "EF" lightly period scratched into the butt. The cylinder is unmarked. The loading lever and arbor are a restoration. The cylinder is most likely a Whitney replacement, although matches the overall condition of the gun. The grips are not marked. Mainspring is a replacement. PROVENANCE: This gun is accompanied by a notarized letter dated 30 March 1971 stating that this gun by serial number was "captured by my grandfather William E. Gardner, while serving in the Union Army of the Ohio, during the battle of Franklin Tennessee, in the year 1864.". Further research may yield interesting results. Also has 2 letters dating 1972 and 1975 from known collector Cecil W. Anderson discussing this gun in minor detail. CONDITION: Retains a pleasing patina overall with some light pitting. Markings are clear. Wood grips show moderate to heavy wear. The right grip screw escutcheon is loose. Internal parts and a couple screws appear to be in better condition than the rest of the gun and are most likely restorations. The gun is not in working order, cylinder does not rotate when the hammer is cocked. GR Barrel Length: 7" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Spiller and Burr Model: Revolver Paperwork: Provenance Serial Number: 27
SPILLER & BURR correctly marked on the top of the of the 7" octagon barrel. Has the serial number of 27 stamped into the bottom of the barrel, frame under the trigger gua...morerd, and inner surface of the trigger guard. Brass frame. This is one of the few "lot 1" August of 1863 revolvers known produced in Atlanta, Georgia. Of note, there is no inspectors marking on either side of the frame under the grips. Proper C.S. government inspectors mark on the right side of the frame. Has "EF" lightly period scratched into the butt. The cylinder is unmarked. The loading lever and arbor are a restoration. The cylinder is most likely a Whitney replacement, although matches the overall condition of the gun. The grips are not marked. Mainspring is a replacement. PROVENANCE: This gun is accompanied by a notarized letter dated 30 March 1971 stating that this gun by serial number was "captured by my grandfather William E. Gardner, while serving in the Union Army of the Ohio, during the battle of Franklin Tennessee, in the year 1864.". Further research may yield interesting results. Also has 2 letters dating 1972 and 1975 from known collector Cecil W. Anderson discussing this gun in minor detail. CONDITION: Retains a pleasing patina overall with some light pitting. Markings are clear. Wood grips show moderate to heavy wear. The right grip screw escutcheon is loose. Internal parts and a couple screws appear to be in better condition than the rest of the gun and are most likely restorations. The gun is not in working order, cylinder does not rotate when the hammer is cocked. GR Barrel Length: 7" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Spiller and Burr Model: Revolver Paperwork: Provenance Serial Number: 27

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(A) RAREST OF ALL CONFEDERATE ARMS COLUMBUS ARMORY MARKED CARBINE.

Lot # 2213 (Sale Order: 124 of 374)      

There are rare guns, and then there are those that are so exceedingly scarce that they fall into the "once in a lifetime" category. Columbus percussion carbines are scarce in their own right, but this .58 caliber Confederate Columbus carbine is 1 of 3 known maker marked examples known to have survived the rigors of war and 160 years of attrition, which places it firmly in the latter category. The Columbus Museum notes: "Of the many firearms manufactured in Columbus during the Civil War, perhaps the rarest model is the Columbus Armory carbine. This weapon was produced by John D. Gray, a native of England, who emigrated first to South Carolina and then Georgia to build railroad lines. By June 1861, John D. Gray and Company had opened a factory in Columbus known as the Columbus Armory. Gray wrote to Colonel Josiah Gorgas, Chief of Ordnance, to solicit a government weapons contract, stating that he was currently "turning out about six guns per day" as a trial run but could increase his "machinery and force" to produce "five to six hundred per month." Gray was contracted by the Ordnance Department at Knoxville, Tennessee, to produce 200 rifles and 1,000 carbines, but all evidence suggests that he only delivered 183 guns, at the rate of $45 per weapon. The wooden stock on this weapon was quite likely supplied by Gray's furniture factory in Graysville, Georgia, a town named in his honor in Catoosa County. At some point in 1863, the Columbus Armory was leased by the Confederate government, but although Gray began calling his business the "Government Works" in advertisements, production actually shifted to focus on household items such as kettles, skillets, axes, and shovels, which he advertised to private individuals for "Confederate Money or exchange for country produce." In the definitive work "Confederate Carbines and Musketoons", by John Murphy M.D. and research by Howard Madaus, a nearly identical example is shown (Plate 2, pgs. 122), and states it is the only example known. Carbine is 39 1/4" overall length with a 24" barrel. Barrel is inspector stamped near the breach: "PRO. / FCH". There is a single digit at the bottom of the barrel that is either a "3" or possibly a "5". 2 brass bands hold the barrel with original springs intact. Forward of the hammer, lock plate is marked "COLUMBUS ARMORY". This marking is identical to the excavated lock plate shown in Murphy's book and serial numbered "7" that was found in a Confederate camp in northeastern Mississippi. Internally on this example, the lock and hammer are serial numbered "19". Left side of stock exhibits, lightly carved, period initials "W.J." CONDITION: Finish is some blue turned smooth brown with mottled dark grey overall. Some heavy pitting mostly concentrated around the nipple, hammer face, and bolster areas consistent with age and use. Brass parts are a deep mustard yellow patina. Stock has handling marks throughout with small crack near lock retaining plate screw, and repaired cracks at both wrist and front edge of lock mortise. Mechanically fine. Bore is dark. BRM. Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .58 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Columbus Armory Model: Carbine Serial Number: NSN
There are rare guns, and then there are those that are so exceedingly scarce that they fall into the "once in a lifetime" category. Columbus percussion carbines are scarc...moree in their own right, but this .58 caliber Confederate Columbus carbine is 1 of 3 known maker marked examples known to have survived the rigors of war and 160 years of attrition, which places it firmly in the latter category. The Columbus Museum notes: "Of the many firearms manufactured in Columbus during the Civil War, perhaps the rarest model is the Columbus Armory carbine. This weapon was produced by John D. Gray, a native of England, who emigrated first to South Carolina and then Georgia to build railroad lines. By June 1861, John D. Gray and Company had opened a factory in Columbus known as the Columbus Armory. Gray wrote to Colonel Josiah Gorgas, Chief of Ordnance, to solicit a government weapons contract, stating that he was currently "turning out about six guns per day" as a trial run but could increase his "machinery and force" to produce "five to six hundred per month." Gray was contracted by the Ordnance Department at Knoxville, Tennessee, to produce 200 rifles and 1,000 carbines, but all evidence suggests that he only delivered 183 guns, at the rate of $45 per weapon. The wooden stock on this weapon was quite likely supplied by Gray's furniture factory in Graysville, Georgia, a town named in his honor in Catoosa County. At some point in 1863, the Columbus Armory was leased by the Confederate government, but although Gray began calling his business the "Government Works" in advertisements, production actually shifted to focus on household items such as kettles, skillets, axes, and shovels, which he advertised to private individuals for "Confederate Money or exchange for country produce." In the definitive work "Confederate Carbines and Musketoons", by John Murphy M.D. and research by Howard Madaus, a nearly identical example is shown (Plate 2, pgs. 122), and states it is the only example known. Carbine is 39 1/4" overall length with a 24" barrel. Barrel is inspector stamped near the breach: "PRO. / FCH". There is a single digit at the bottom of the barrel that is either a "3" or possibly a "5". 2 brass bands hold the barrel with original springs intact. Forward of the hammer, lock plate is marked "COLUMBUS ARMORY". This marking is identical to the excavated lock plate shown in Murphy's book and serial numbered "7" that was found in a Confederate camp in northeastern Mississippi. Internally on this example, the lock and hammer are serial numbered "19". Left side of stock exhibits, lightly carved, period initials "W.J." CONDITION: Finish is some blue turned smooth brown with mottled dark grey overall. Some heavy pitting mostly concentrated around the nipple, hammer face, and bolster areas consistent with age and use. Brass parts are a deep mustard yellow patina. Stock has handling marks throughout with small crack near lock retaining plate screw, and repaired cracks at both wrist and front edge of lock mortise. Mechanically fine. Bore is dark. BRM. Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .58 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Columbus Armory Model: Carbine Serial Number: NSN

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(A) FINE CSA FAYETTEVILLE BRASS MOUNTED PERCUSSION RIFLE.

Lot # 2214 (Sale Order: 125 of 374)      

Fine example of an 1864 dated Fayetteville rifle. Confederate Fayetteville Rifles were of a high quality, and made in some quantity. Approximately 5,000 Type IV rifles were manufactured by the Fayetteville Armory in 1864. Lock is correctly marked forward of hammer with "(spread winged eagle) / CSA / Fayetteville". Behind hammer lock dated "1864". Barrel is also dated "1864" with "VP" proof with eagle head. Crisp inspector's cartouche "PB" stamped in wood opposite lock. Correct 3-leaf rear sight and straight shank tulip head ramrod. All hardware on this gun is correctly marked brass, including "CSA" surcharge on the top of the butt plate and "U" proof on barrel bands. CONDITION: Excellent overall. An all original and complete example that is quite possibly the nicest one we have seen. Lock and hammer retain 95% original blue with factory brown on barrel that shows thinning near the muzzle and light freckling throughout consistent with age. Brass retains an uncleaned dark mustard patina. Overall the edges of the flats are sharp. Stock shows areas of handling wear with repaired break between barrel bands. Screws are crisp with no evidence of marring. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with scattered areas of light abrasion and crisp rifling. BRM. Barrel Length: 33" Caliber/Bore: .58 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Fayetteville Model: Rifle Serial Number: NSN
Fine example of an 1864 dated Fayetteville rifle. Confederate Fayetteville Rifles were of a high quality, and made in some quantity. Approximately 5,000 Type IV rifles we...morere manufactured by the Fayetteville Armory in 1864. Lock is correctly marked forward of hammer with "(spread winged eagle) / CSA / Fayetteville". Behind hammer lock dated "1864". Barrel is also dated "1864" with "VP" proof with eagle head. Crisp inspector's cartouche "PB" stamped in wood opposite lock. Correct 3-leaf rear sight and straight shank tulip head ramrod. All hardware on this gun is correctly marked brass, including "CSA" surcharge on the top of the butt plate and "U" proof on barrel bands. CONDITION: Excellent overall. An all original and complete example that is quite possibly the nicest one we have seen. Lock and hammer retain 95% original blue with factory brown on barrel that shows thinning near the muzzle and light freckling throughout consistent with age. Brass retains an uncleaned dark mustard patina. Overall the edges of the flats are sharp. Stock shows areas of handling wear with repaired break between barrel bands. Screws are crisp with no evidence of marring. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with scattered areas of light abrasion and crisp rifling. BRM. Barrel Length: 33" Caliber/Bore: .58 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Fayetteville Model: Rifle Serial Number: NSN

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