Extraordinary Firearms

Extraordinary Firearms

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(A) FASCINATING "MULE EAR" PERCUSSION .50 TRIPLE BORE REVOLVING RIFLE

Lot # 1127 (Sale Order: 126 of 460)      

Single barrel has three individual bead front sights with notch rear sights mounted onto a single large (1 - 1/4") barrel that has three individually bored "barrels", each with their own nipple. A detailed inspection of this rifle has been unable to turn up any kind of maker's marks or proofs; possibly a blacksmith build or the fevered dream of a madman. Short perch belly stock. Furniture is all iron. Nipples a contemporary blue replacement. Hand operated mule ear with barrel indexing by hand. Accompanied by a letter confirming that the gun was sold at Brian Lebel's auction of the Roy Rogers-Dale Evans museum during the 2010 liquidation of the museum. CONDITION: Metal has acquired a smooth chocolate patina throughout. Wood is dry with numerous areas of rubbing and roughness to high edges. There are a few cracks in the wood. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bores are very good with some abrasion throughout. A fascinating and likely unique piece. EW Barrel Length: 31" Caliber/Bore: .50 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Mule Ear Model: Revolving Rifle Paperwork: Roy Rogers Museum Letter Serial Number: NSN
Single barrel has three individual bead front sights with notch rear sights mounted onto a single large (1 - 1/4") barrel that has three individually bored "barrels", eac...moreh with their own nipple. A detailed inspection of this rifle has been unable to turn up any kind of maker's marks or proofs; possibly a blacksmith build or the fevered dream of a madman. Short perch belly stock. Furniture is all iron. Nipples a contemporary blue replacement. Hand operated mule ear with barrel indexing by hand. Accompanied by a letter confirming that the gun was sold at Brian Lebel's auction of the Roy Rogers-Dale Evans museum during the 2010 liquidation of the museum. CONDITION: Metal has acquired a smooth chocolate patina throughout. Wood is dry with numerous areas of rubbing and roughness to high edges. There are a few cracks in the wood. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bores are very good with some abrasion throughout. A fascinating and likely unique piece. EW Barrel Length: 31" Caliber/Bore: .50 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Mule Ear Model: Revolving Rifle Paperwork: Roy Rogers Museum Letter Serial Number: NSN

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(A) PENNSYLVANIA PERCUSSION LONG RIFLE SIGNED J.G. BREIGLE.

Lot # 1128 (Sale Order: 127 of 460)      

Bedford County, Pennsylvania Kentucky-style percussion rifle made by Jacob Breigle. Jacob Breigle worked in Queen, Bedford County Pennsylvania circa 1850. Rifle features a full octagon rifled barrel with rifle sights signed in script "J. Breigle". Full curly maple stock with brass hardware including a four piece Bedford style "Q" finial patchbox with five piercings and engraving. Engraving is very heavy handed and possibly done by Breigle's apprentice John Nicholas Medasie. Gun has 21 coin silver engraved inlays including an Eagle on the cheekpiece and a rotary teardrop design behind the cheek. Percussion hand-forged engraved Bedford County "Rat Tail" lock with high spur hammer. Original hardwood ramrod with threaded tip for cleaning jig. CONDITION: Metal retains original in the white finish with some freckling. Brass has not been cleaned and has a golden color appearance. Stock has original high gloss hand-rubbed finish with burnout behind nipple area with possible linseed oil application. Missing one heart inlay on right wrist with balance tarnishing. Small crack from lock to trigger on right side, which seems to be stable. Replaced 15" section on left forestock near nosecap. Small piece of wood replaced on front of lock. Shootable bore with good mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 42" Caliber/Bore: .40 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Breigle Model: Percussion Long Rifle Serial Number: NSN
Bedford County, Pennsylvania Kentucky-style percussion rifle made by Jacob Breigle. Jacob Breigle worked in Queen, Bedford County Pennsylvania circa 1850. Rifle features ...morea full octagon rifled barrel with rifle sights signed in script "J. Breigle". Full curly maple stock with brass hardware including a four piece Bedford style "Q" finial patchbox with five piercings and engraving. Engraving is very heavy handed and possibly done by Breigle's apprentice John Nicholas Medasie. Gun has 21 coin silver engraved inlays including an Eagle on the cheekpiece and a rotary teardrop design behind the cheek. Percussion hand-forged engraved Bedford County "Rat Tail" lock with high spur hammer. Original hardwood ramrod with threaded tip for cleaning jig. CONDITION: Metal retains original in the white finish with some freckling. Brass has not been cleaned and has a golden color appearance. Stock has original high gloss hand-rubbed finish with burnout behind nipple area with possible linseed oil application. Missing one heart inlay on right wrist with balance tarnishing. Small crack from lock to trigger on right side, which seems to be stable. Replaced 15" section on left forestock near nosecap. Small piece of wood replaced on front of lock. Shootable bore with good mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 42" Caliber/Bore: .40 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Breigle Model: Percussion Long Rifle Serial Number: NSN

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(A) PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE BY D.B. BORDER.

Lot # 1129 (Sale Order: 128 of 460)      

Bedford County, Pennsylvania percussion Kentucky rifle made by Daniel B. Border in 1849. Full octagon rifled barrel signed in script "D.B. Border" with blade front sight and notched rear sight. Hand made "Rat tail" lock with high spur Bedford style hammer signed in script "D. B. Border" with a brass lockplate dated "Nov 1st AD 1849". Lock controlled by double set triggers with front trigger being hand made and lathe turned. Full curly maple stock with tight curl and with brass furniture including Bedford style "Q" finial four piece engraved patchbox with 5 piercings. Gun has 26 coin silver engraved inlays including an oval cheekpiece inlay and geometric design behind the cheekpiece that looks like crescent moons revolving in a counterclockwise circle. PROVENANCE: Rifle is pictured in Henry Kauffman's book "The Kentucky Rifle" on page 186 and in James B. Whisker's and Larry W. Yantz's Book "Gunsmiths of Bedford, Fulton, Huntingdon,& Somerset Counties" on rear cover and page 52. Rifle formerly of the Timothy Landers collection. CONDITION: Barrel has aged patina with very visible signature with some slight burnout around nipple. Brass has aged golden patina with silver inlays showing a pleasing unpolished look. Inlays on cheek possibly replaced at one time long ago. Stock has what looks to be traces of original handrubbed finish with a small repaired break in the forestock and crack near last inlay on right side. Crack behind tailpipe with some small areas of burnout around lock. Lock is original percussion with mechanism being a little sticky. Dark bore with visible rifling. One of the great Bedford County Rifles in existence. DLM Barrel Length: 42 - 7/8" Caliber/Bore: .42 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: D.B. Border Model: Percussion Kentucky Rifle Serial Number: NSN
Bedford County, Pennsylvania percussion Kentucky rifle made by Daniel B. Border in 1849. Full octagon rifled barrel signed in script "D.B. Border" with blade front sight ...moreand notched rear sight. Hand made "Rat tail" lock with high spur Bedford style hammer signed in script "D. B. Border" with a brass lockplate dated "Nov 1st AD 1849". Lock controlled by double set triggers with front trigger being hand made and lathe turned. Full curly maple stock with tight curl and with brass furniture including Bedford style "Q" finial four piece engraved patchbox with 5 piercings. Gun has 26 coin silver engraved inlays including an oval cheekpiece inlay and geometric design behind the cheekpiece that looks like crescent moons revolving in a counterclockwise circle. PROVENANCE: Rifle is pictured in Henry Kauffman's book "The Kentucky Rifle" on page 186 and in James B. Whisker's and Larry W. Yantz's Book "Gunsmiths of Bedford, Fulton, Huntingdon,& Somerset Counties" on rear cover and page 52. Rifle formerly of the Timothy Landers collection. CONDITION: Barrel has aged patina with very visible signature with some slight burnout around nipple. Brass has aged golden patina with silver inlays showing a pleasing unpolished look. Inlays on cheek possibly replaced at one time long ago. Stock has what looks to be traces of original handrubbed finish with a small repaired break in the forestock and crack near last inlay on right side. Crack behind tailpipe with some small areas of burnout around lock. Lock is original percussion with mechanism being a little sticky. Dark bore with visible rifling. One of the great Bedford County Rifles in existence. DLM Barrel Length: 42 - 7/8" Caliber/Bore: .42 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: D.B. Border Model: Percussion Kentucky Rifle Serial Number: NSN

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(A) T. BLISSETT PERCUSSION BLUNDERBUSS.

Lot # 1130 (Sale Order: 129 of 460)      

T. Blissett, Seaman or Coachman brass barreled blunderbuss with spring bayonet made circa 1840 in Liverpool, England. Popular with seaman and coach operators circa the mid 19th century. Brass smoothbore half octagon to round cannon muzzled barrel marked "Liverpool" on top barrel flat with a spring loaded triangular bayonet which locks in place with front sight. Back action percussion lock marked "T. Blissett" is controlled by a single trigger. Walnut stock with brass furniture and checkered grip. German silver thumbpiece inlay below tang with sliding catch to hold bayonet when not in use above inlay. Comes with wooden display board with brass furniture. CONDITION: Brass has been cleaned with metal parts having a light coat of surface rust. Traces of original varnish with handling marks and dings. Nipple has broken tip. Shootable bore with good mechanics. Display is in nice condition. DLM Accessories: Display Barrel Length: 16" smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 1 - 1/2" Manufacturer: T. Blissett Model: Blunderbuss Serial Number: NSN
T. Blissett, Seaman or Coachman brass barreled blunderbuss with spring bayonet made circa 1840 in Liverpool, England. Popular with seaman and coach operators circa the mi...mored 19th century. Brass smoothbore half octagon to round cannon muzzled barrel marked "Liverpool" on top barrel flat with a spring loaded triangular bayonet which locks in place with front sight. Back action percussion lock marked "T. Blissett" is controlled by a single trigger. Walnut stock with brass furniture and checkered grip. German silver thumbpiece inlay below tang with sliding catch to hold bayonet when not in use above inlay. Comes with wooden display board with brass furniture. CONDITION: Brass has been cleaned with metal parts having a light coat of surface rust. Traces of original varnish with handling marks and dings. Nipple has broken tip. Shootable bore with good mechanics. Display is in nice condition. DLM Accessories: Display Barrel Length: 16" smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 1 - 1/2" Manufacturer: T. Blissett Model: Blunderbuss Serial Number: NSN

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(A) G&W PISTOR PERCUSSION JAEGER RIFLE WITH DIETZ SOURCED BARREL.

Lot # 1131 (Sale Order: 130 of 460)      

Hooded bead-on-post front sight dovetailed horizontally into the octagonal barrel with adjustable notch rear sight and tang mounted peep sight. Top flat signed "I.G. DIETZ IN KLEIN-SCHMALKALDEN". Patent breech. Lock signed "G. & W. PISTOR / IN / SCHMALKALDEN" in a reserve and surrounded by florals. Attractive hammer engraved in the form of a dragon. German silver side plates with florals. Barrel retained by three keys with German silver escutcheons. Vacant ramrod pipes with florals and knurled edges, reinforcement with floral finial. German silver nosecap engraved en suite. Trigger guard of classic sweeping Germanic form and engraved en suite with rest of gun. Small checkered area of forearm with florals. Elaborately checkered wrist with brass decorations and Germanic oak leaves. Rear of buttstock with stabilizing prong in and banded forest scenes which extends onto patchbox, left side with a wooden scene of a buck and a doe. Barrel shows evidence of being lined. CONDITION: Very good as gently preserved. Barrel essentially gunmetal grey throughout. Evidence of wood splice repair just in front of reinforced ramrod mouth and a repaired split at nosecap where slightly too much wood glue was used. Rest of wood crisp and attractive. Lock has had some oxidation cleaned off of the front at one point with some softening to engraving and Pistor signature. Metal has some age related staining that may clean. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is very good with sharp rifling and some oxidation. Buttplate possibly a replacement. EW Barrel Length: 30 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Pistor Model: Jaeger Rifle Serial Number: NSN
Hooded bead-on-post front sight dovetailed horizontally into the octagonal barrel with adjustable notch rear sight and tang mounted peep sight. Top flat signed "I.G. DIET...moreZ IN KLEIN-SCHMALKALDEN". Patent breech. Lock signed "G. & W. PISTOR / IN / SCHMALKALDEN" in a reserve and surrounded by florals. Attractive hammer engraved in the form of a dragon. German silver side plates with florals. Barrel retained by three keys with German silver escutcheons. Vacant ramrod pipes with florals and knurled edges, reinforcement with floral finial. German silver nosecap engraved en suite. Trigger guard of classic sweeping Germanic form and engraved en suite with rest of gun. Small checkered area of forearm with florals. Elaborately checkered wrist with brass decorations and Germanic oak leaves. Rear of buttstock with stabilizing prong in and banded forest scenes which extends onto patchbox, left side with a wooden scene of a buck and a doe. Barrel shows evidence of being lined. CONDITION: Very good as gently preserved. Barrel essentially gunmetal grey throughout. Evidence of wood splice repair just in front of reinforced ramrod mouth and a repaired split at nosecap where slightly too much wood glue was used. Rest of wood crisp and attractive. Lock has had some oxidation cleaned off of the front at one point with some softening to engraving and Pistor signature. Metal has some age related staining that may clean. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is very good with sharp rifling and some oxidation. Buttplate possibly a replacement. EW Barrel Length: 30 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Pistor Model: Jaeger Rifle Serial Number: NSN

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(A) RARE REMINGTON PERCUSSION REVOLVING RIFLE.

Lot # 1133 (Sale Order: 131 of 460)      

Remington revolving percussion rifle made by E. Remington and Sons, Ilion, New York between 1866 and 1879 with an estimated less than 1000 made. Octagon blued 28" rifled .36 caliber barrel with serial number 535 in front of loading lever otherwise unmarked. Serial number "535" is marked on barrel, loading lever, cylinder axle, cylinder, upper frame and lower frame, and stock. Case hardened frame with blued 6 shot 2 - 3/16" cylinder. Unusual German silver trigger bow and crescent buttplate (correct configuration but usually made of brass or iron). Buttplate has name in script "Mrs. W. H. Yates". Famous painter of the day named "W.H. Yates"; Could it be his wife? Correct longer loading lever. Walnut plain stock with crescent German silver buttplate and toeplate. Hard to find rifle. CONDITION: Overall good with 70% fading barrel blue. Cylinder has 40% fading bright blue. 20% fading case colors with balance turning a plum color. Wood has 70% original varnish with light handling and usage marks. Good bore with visible rifling. Good crisp mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .36 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1858 Revolving Rifle Serial Number: 535
Remington revolving percussion rifle made by E. Remington and Sons, Ilion, New York between 1866 and 1879 with an estimated less than 1000 made. Octagon blued 28" rifled ...more.36 caliber barrel with serial number 535 in front of loading lever otherwise unmarked. Serial number "535" is marked on barrel, loading lever, cylinder axle, cylinder, upper frame and lower frame, and stock. Case hardened frame with blued 6 shot 2 - 3/16" cylinder. Unusual German silver trigger bow and crescent buttplate (correct configuration but usually made of brass or iron). Buttplate has name in script "Mrs. W. H. Yates". Famous painter of the day named "W.H. Yates"; Could it be his wife? Correct longer loading lever. Walnut plain stock with crescent German silver buttplate and toeplate. Hard to find rifle. CONDITION: Overall good with 70% fading barrel blue. Cylinder has 40% fading bright blue. 20% fading case colors with balance turning a plum color. Wood has 70% original varnish with light handling and usage marks. Good bore with visible rifling. Good crisp mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .36 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1858 Revolving Rifle Serial Number: 535

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(A) RARE REMINGTON CARTRIDGE CONVERSION REVOLVING RIFLE.

Lot # 1134 (Sale Order: 132 of 460)      

Rare Remington percussion revolving rifle factory converted to rimfire by Remington. Made 1866 to 1879. Blued full octagon unmarked rifled barrel with blade front sight and adjustable notched rear sight. Blued 6 shot cylinder with matching serial number with Remington style conversion plate. Case hardened frame with serial number under wood with silver plated triggerguard. Walnut plain stock with silver plated crescent buttplate and toeplate serial numbered to gun. Great gun. CONDITION: Blue worn to a silvery patina with case worn to a silvery patina. Traces of silver plating on metal furniture. Stock has small crack behind action with hidden repair on right side. Shootable bore with crisp mechanics. A rare seldom seen gun. DLM Barrel Length: 24 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .38 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: Revolving rifle Serial Number: 526
Rare Remington percussion revolving rifle factory converted to rimfire by Remington. Made 1866 to 1879. Blued full octagon unmarked rifled barrel with blade front sight a...morend adjustable notched rear sight. Blued 6 shot cylinder with matching serial number with Remington style conversion plate. Case hardened frame with serial number under wood with silver plated triggerguard. Walnut plain stock with silver plated crescent buttplate and toeplate serial numbered to gun. Great gun. CONDITION: Blue worn to a silvery patina with case worn to a silvery patina. Traces of silver plating on metal furniture. Stock has small crack behind action with hidden repair on right side. Shootable bore with crisp mechanics. A rare seldom seen gun. DLM Barrel Length: 24 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .38 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: Revolving rifle Serial Number: 526

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(A) CASED W. HUDSON PERCUSSION SNIPER RIFLE WITH BAHN FREI BAYONET, POSSIBLY TURNER USED.

Lot # 1135 (Sale Order: 133 of 460)      

Hooked patent breech with protected bead front sight, notch rear sight, and tang mounted aperture sight. Heavy octagonal barrel with front turned down for bullet starter, right side of barrel with bayonet lug. Two ramrod ferrule half stock with German silver nosecap and escutcheon. Back action lock with "W.L. Hudson / Maker (upside down) / Cin. O.". Simple cock. Double set trigger in a flowing Germanic trigger guard. Buttplate with top prong. Accompanied by a Bahn Frei (Trans: Clear the way!) bayonet with "Bahn Frei" cast into brass handle, small "12" stamped at base of handle. Yataghan blade with fitting on hilt for attaching to barrel. Sling eyes just in front of trigger guard and front ramrod ferrule. One side of blade engraved "Bahn Frei", other side engraved "Fr. Reqerlein / 1855" Associated contemporary case with accessories comprising bullet mold, nipple wrench, bullet starter, oil bottle, pick, cleaning rod, and a small wooden box with Joyce's cap tin with threaded ball and string with pads. The Turnerverein (Turners), was a German American sporting club / paramilitary group that consisted of German Americans in the United States that practiced German culture and sports, including target shooting. A number of Turners joined the Union during the Civil War. Interestingly, a number of Turner unions were present in Ohio, further enhancing the likelihood of this being a Turner gun. CONDITION: Barrel has acquired a pleasing chocolate patina with some silvering at high edges. Barrel breech truing strike is slightly askew and breech is also very slightly off. Lock, trigger guard, hammer, with chocolate patina and some flashes of silver underneath. Stocks are very good with some minor marks and rubs throughout, an extra layer of varnish has been applied at one point. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is very good with visible but slightly softened rifling and some abrasion in grooves. Bayonet is very good with a freckled blade and some darkening of brass. Case is fine as contemporary, accessories are very good with some evidence of use; nipple wrench has one break on one flange. Please note that this rifle does NOT have a retaining wedge. EW Accessories: Case, Bayonet Barrel Length: 31" Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: W. Hudson Model: Percussion Rifle Serial Number: NSN
Hooked patent breech with protected bead front sight, notch rear sight, and tang mounted aperture sight. Heavy octagonal barrel with front turned down for bullet starter,...more right side of barrel with bayonet lug. Two ramrod ferrule half stock with German silver nosecap and escutcheon. Back action lock with "W.L. Hudson / Maker (upside down) / Cin. O.". Simple cock. Double set trigger in a flowing Germanic trigger guard. Buttplate with top prong. Accompanied by a Bahn Frei (Trans: Clear the way!) bayonet with "Bahn Frei" cast into brass handle, small "12" stamped at base of handle. Yataghan blade with fitting on hilt for attaching to barrel. Sling eyes just in front of trigger guard and front ramrod ferrule. One side of blade engraved "Bahn Frei", other side engraved "Fr. Reqerlein / 1855" Associated contemporary case with accessories comprising bullet mold, nipple wrench, bullet starter, oil bottle, pick, cleaning rod, and a small wooden box with Joyce's cap tin with threaded ball and string with pads. The Turnerverein (Turners), was a German American sporting club / paramilitary group that consisted of German Americans in the United States that practiced German culture and sports, including target shooting. A number of Turners joined the Union during the Civil War. Interestingly, a number of Turner unions were present in Ohio, further enhancing the likelihood of this being a Turner gun. CONDITION: Barrel has acquired a pleasing chocolate patina with some silvering at high edges. Barrel breech truing strike is slightly askew and breech is also very slightly off. Lock, trigger guard, hammer, with chocolate patina and some flashes of silver underneath. Stocks are very good with some minor marks and rubs throughout, an extra layer of varnish has been applied at one point. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is very good with visible but slightly softened rifling and some abrasion in grooves. Bayonet is very good with a freckled blade and some darkening of brass. Case is fine as contemporary, accessories are very good with some evidence of use; nipple wrench has one break on one flange. Please note that this rifle does NOT have a retaining wedge. EW Accessories: Case, Bayonet Barrel Length: 31" Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: W. Hudson Model: Percussion Rifle Serial Number: NSN

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(A) SHARPS PROTOTYPE PERCUSSION POCKET SHOTGUN.

Lot # 1136 (Sale Order: 134 of 460)      

Sharps pocket shotgun possibly built as a prototype circa 1850- 1865. Gun resembles Tipping and Lawden Sharps single shot pistol with the exception that the frame is a derivative of one of the large style four barrel derringers made at the time and comes apart with the removal of a screw in the bottom of the frame. Barrel is blued octagon to round tapering to a length of 19" and is unmarked. Breech of barrel has percussion nipple inside concealed when gun is assembled. Blued iron frame has remnants of a marking that says "Sharps Patent ***, 25 1859" on right side. When disassembled frame is marked on underside of butt with the serial number "5193". Percussion hammer controlled by a thumb trigger. Walnut plain pistol grip stock with steel serrated grip cap and Sharps style cast steel buttplate. Stock has nicely shaped cheekpiece. A truly unique piece worthy of more research. CONDITION: 60% original barrel blue with some light freckling. Action retains 40% blue with balance turning a plum brown. Wood has been cleaned with traces of an old oil finish. Good bore and mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 19" Caliber/Bore: .36 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Sharps Model: Pocket Rifle Serial Number: 5193
Sharps pocket shotgun possibly built as a prototype circa 1850- 1865. Gun resembles Tipping and Lawden Sharps single shot pistol with the exception that the frame is a de...morerivative of one of the large style four barrel derringers made at the time and comes apart with the removal of a screw in the bottom of the frame. Barrel is blued octagon to round tapering to a length of 19" and is unmarked. Breech of barrel has percussion nipple inside concealed when gun is assembled. Blued iron frame has remnants of a marking that says "Sharps Patent ***, 25 1859" on right side. When disassembled frame is marked on underside of butt with the serial number "5193". Percussion hammer controlled by a thumb trigger. Walnut plain pistol grip stock with steel serrated grip cap and Sharps style cast steel buttplate. Stock has nicely shaped cheekpiece. A truly unique piece worthy of more research. CONDITION: 60% original barrel blue with some light freckling. Action retains 40% blue with balance turning a plum brown. Wood has been cleaned with traces of an old oil finish. Good bore and mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 19" Caliber/Bore: .36 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Sharps Model: Pocket Rifle Serial Number: 5193

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(A) SHARPS FIRST MODEL SECOND ISSUE PISTOL RIFLE.

Lot # 1137 (Sale Order: 135 of 460)      

Rare C. Sharps & Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania made first model second issue "Pistol Rifle" made in the 1850's with less than 600 manufactured. Serial numbered on tang "442". Gun takes paper cartridge. Gun features a blued round rifled barrel with dovetail blade front sight and rear elevator type sight. Case hardened pellet primed percussion small frame action marked "C. Sharps & Co. Philada, Pa." on left side. Lever action with plain trigger. Walnut pistol grip plain stock with steel grip cap and steel crescent buttplate and oval brass patchbox. Walnut forestock with brass forend cap. Super rare rifle and hard to find. CONDITION: Barrel has turned a pleasing plum patina with light surface blemishing. Action case colors have faded to a plum color with some additional added old oil that has glazed over the finish. Wood has dark aged look with some old oil that has a crazed over appearance. Small hairline crack behind right side of action. Excellent bore with visible rifling. Strong crisp action that functions well. A great rifle. DLM Barrel Length: 27 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Sharps Model: Ist Model Pistol Rifle Serial Number: 442
Rare C. Sharps & Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania made first model second issue "Pistol Rifle" made in the 1850's with less than 600 manufactured. Serial numbered on tan...moreg "442". Gun takes paper cartridge. Gun features a blued round rifled barrel with dovetail blade front sight and rear elevator type sight. Case hardened pellet primed percussion small frame action marked "C. Sharps & Co. Philada, Pa." on left side. Lever action with plain trigger. Walnut pistol grip plain stock with steel grip cap and steel crescent buttplate and oval brass patchbox. Walnut forestock with brass forend cap. Super rare rifle and hard to find. CONDITION: Barrel has turned a pleasing plum patina with light surface blemishing. Action case colors have faded to a plum color with some additional added old oil that has glazed over the finish. Wood has dark aged look with some old oil that has a crazed over appearance. Small hairline crack behind right side of action. Excellent bore with visible rifling. Strong crisp action that functions well. A great rifle. DLM Barrel Length: 27 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Sharps Model: Ist Model Pistol Rifle Serial Number: 442

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(A) LONDON CASED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER WITH ACCESSORIES

Lot # 1138 (Sale Order: 136 of 460)      

Colt's London factory built approximately 42,000 Model 1851 Navies from 1853 to 1856 using Hartford provided parts. This revolver serial number 1489 is an early production gun, being built in 1853. Blue with case color frame, loading lever, and hammer. Varnished one piece walnut grips. Colt London barrel address. British proof marks on barrel lug, and cylinder. Housed in a partition style case complete with correct accessories including an English style powder flask, percussion cap tin, blue steel bullet mold, nipple wrench, oil bottle, cleaning rod, and correct key. CONDITION: Case has period repair to lid incorporating, additional screws. Revolver has matching serial numbers on loading lever, barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and cylinder. Replacement wedge. Nice unmolested screws. Approximately 75+% original blue on barrel, most original silver on trigger guard and backstrap, balance a pleasing gun metal grey patina. MKS Accessories: Case, accessories Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 London Navy Serial Number: 1489
Colt's London factory built approximately 42,000 Model 1851 Navies from 1853 to 1856 using Hartford provided parts. This revolver serial number 1489 is an early productio...moren gun, being built in 1853. Blue with case color frame, loading lever, and hammer. Varnished one piece walnut grips. Colt London barrel address. British proof marks on barrel lug, and cylinder. Housed in a partition style case complete with correct accessories including an English style powder flask, percussion cap tin, blue steel bullet mold, nipple wrench, oil bottle, cleaning rod, and correct key. CONDITION: Case has period repair to lid incorporating, additional screws. Revolver has matching serial numbers on loading lever, barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and cylinder. Replacement wedge. Nice unmolested screws. Approximately 75+% original blue on barrel, most original silver on trigger guard and backstrap, balance a pleasing gun metal grey patina. MKS Accessories: Case, accessories Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 London Navy Serial Number: 1489

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(A) SUPERB SECOND MODEL COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER

Lot # 1139 (Sale Order: 137 of 460)      

Unique Colt Model 1851 with octagon barrel and early 2nd Model thin style barrel lug. One line barrel address marked: "-ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY-" with six shot cylinder showing W.L. Ormsby's roll die naval battle scene and marked "COLTS PATENT NO." No serial numbers or other Colt marking found on other parts. Revolver has typical Colt high polish blue on barrel and cylinder. Case hardened frame, loading lever, and hammer. Brass trigger guard and backstrap are silver plated. One-piece walnut grips with nice figure and extra varnish (piano) finish. Right grip has an oval cartouche with a crown and letters "AF". This marking is believed to indicate the gun was formally in the factory collection of Auguste Francotte located in Liege, Belgium. The collection was sold in 1891. A small number "4" is located on nine parts and believed to be assembly numbers. The number 2638 located on the right bottom butt of the grip is believed to be an Auguste Francotte inventory or collection number. Given the fact Colt was looking for licensee in Liege, this revolver is believed to have been manufactured by Colt and provided to Auguste Francotte as a "Pattern" or Tool Room Gun". Pictured and discussed on page 223 of the book "Colt 1851 and 1861 Navies and Conversions by Robert Jordan and Don Geri. CONDITION: Appears to have never been fired. All the original blue is visible in all six cylinder chambers. All six cylinder safety pins and nipples are nearly mint. Bore is bright as new. Most all original high polish bright blue remains on barrel with a few small areas of light pitting. Cylinder has most all original blue with near mint roll die scene and markings. Case hardened frame, loading lever, and hammer are mostly a dove grey patina with traces of bright case colors. Unmolested original screws. Grips show nearly all original high varnish finish with little wear. Overall a beautiful high condition revolver. PROVENANCE: Formally in the German collection of Heinrich Dietz and Swiss collection of Peter Blatter. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial Number: NSN
Unique Colt Model 1851 with octagon barrel and early 2nd Model thin style barrel lug. One line barrel address marked: "-ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY-" with six shot cy...morelinder showing W.L. Ormsby's roll die naval battle scene and marked "COLTS PATENT NO." No serial numbers or other Colt marking found on other parts. Revolver has typical Colt high polish blue on barrel and cylinder. Case hardened frame, loading lever, and hammer. Brass trigger guard and backstrap are silver plated. One-piece walnut grips with nice figure and extra varnish (piano) finish. Right grip has an oval cartouche with a crown and letters "AF". This marking is believed to indicate the gun was formally in the factory collection of Auguste Francotte located in Liege, Belgium. The collection was sold in 1891. A small number "4" is located on nine parts and believed to be assembly numbers. The number 2638 located on the right bottom butt of the grip is believed to be an Auguste Francotte inventory or collection number. Given the fact Colt was looking for licensee in Liege, this revolver is believed to have been manufactured by Colt and provided to Auguste Francotte as a "Pattern" or Tool Room Gun". Pictured and discussed on page 223 of the book "Colt 1851 and 1861 Navies and Conversions by Robert Jordan and Don Geri. CONDITION: Appears to have never been fired. All the original blue is visible in all six cylinder chambers. All six cylinder safety pins and nipples are nearly mint. Bore is bright as new. Most all original high polish bright blue remains on barrel with a few small areas of light pitting. Cylinder has most all original blue with near mint roll die scene and markings. Case hardened frame, loading lever, and hammer are mostly a dove grey patina with traces of bright case colors. Unmolested original screws. Grips show nearly all original high varnish finish with little wear. Overall a beautiful high condition revolver. PROVENANCE: Formally in the German collection of Heinrich Dietz and Swiss collection of Peter Blatter. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial Number: NSN

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(A) COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY .44 CALIBER PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Lot # 1140 (Sale Order: 138 of 460)      

Post Civil War production (1868) civilian "New Model Army" (NMA), 5th variation, not cut for shoulder stock. 8-inch round barrel chambered in .44 caliber, Six-shot rebated cylinder with strong roll-die Naval battle scene. Brass trigger guard with steel backstrap. Matching serial numbers on barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, backstrap, and wedge. One piece varnished walnut grips. Pictured on page 294 of the book: "The Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver" by Charles W. Pate. Gun allegedly belonged to a Swiss emigrant who came to America during the Gold Rush area. Until recently, the revolver has been exhibited in a Swiss museum. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Barrel has a sharp New York address and retains a pleasing blue gray patina Most original varnish on grips. Indexes and locks up well, action is tight and crisp, bore is above average. -MKS- Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Serial Number: 171119
Post Civil War production (1868) civilian "New Model Army" (NMA), 5th variation, not cut for shoulder stock. 8-inch round barrel chambered in .44 caliber, Six-shot rebate...mored cylinder with strong roll-die Naval battle scene. Brass trigger guard with steel backstrap. Matching serial numbers on barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, backstrap, and wedge. One piece varnished walnut grips. Pictured on page 294 of the book: "The Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver" by Charles W. Pate. Gun allegedly belonged to a Swiss emigrant who came to America during the Gold Rush area. Until recently, the revolver has been exhibited in a Swiss museum. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Barrel has a sharp New York address and retains a pleasing blue gray patina Most original varnish on grips. Indexes and locks up well, action is tight and crisp, bore is above average. -MKS- Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Serial Number: 171119

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(A) CASED COLT MODEL 1855 SIDEHAMMER "ROOT" PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Lot # 1141 (Sale Order: 139 of 460)      

Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer pocket revolver. Most commonly referred to as a "Root Model" named after the Colt designer Elisha Root. This particular revolver serial number 8446 is a Model 2 with the pointing hand motif on the Hartford barrel address. Matching serial numbers on cylinder, barrel and frame. One piece walnut grips. Includes correct partition style walnut case with correct accessories including an Eagle powder flask, brass bullet mold, nipple wrench, percussion cap tin, and correct case key. CONDITION: Excellent showing mostly an overall gun metal grey patina. Approximately 65% original blue on barrel, traces of original blue on frame. Tight crisp action. Case excellent overall. -MKS- Accessories: Case, accessories Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .28 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Root Model 2 Serial Number: 8446
Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer pocket revolver. Most commonly referred to as a "Root Model" named after the Colt designer Elisha Root. This particular revolver serial number ...more8446 is a Model 2 with the pointing hand motif on the Hartford barrel address. Matching serial numbers on cylinder, barrel and frame. One piece walnut grips. Includes correct partition style walnut case with correct accessories including an Eagle powder flask, brass bullet mold, nipple wrench, percussion cap tin, and correct case key. CONDITION: Excellent showing mostly an overall gun metal grey patina. Approximately 65% original blue on barrel, traces of original blue on frame. Tight crisp action. Case excellent overall. -MKS- Accessories: Case, accessories Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .28 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Root Model 2 Serial Number: 8446

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(A) LONDON CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Lot # 1142 (Sale Order: 140 of 460)      

London manufactured in 1855, serial number 8244. Blue with case hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever. Silver plated brass backstrap and trigger guard. Deluxe English partition style case with correct brass bullet mold, English style powder flask marked " COLT POCKET FLASK", cleaning rod, nipple wrench, Eley percussion cap tin, and correct key. British proof marks located on cylinder and barrel lug. CONDITION: Strong case colors on frame and loading lever. Matching serial numbers on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, wedge, and loading lever. Most original silver plating on trigger guard, traces of silver on backstrap. Strong cylinder scene. Barrel and cylinder mostly patina with traces of original blue. Very nice unmolested original screws. -MKS- Accessories: Case, accessories Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 London Pocket Serial Number: 8244
London manufactured in 1855, serial number 8244. Blue with case hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever. Silver plated brass backstrap and trigger guard. Deluxe English...more partition style case with correct brass bullet mold, English style powder flask marked " COLT POCKET FLASK", cleaning rod, nipple wrench, Eley percussion cap tin, and correct key. British proof marks located on cylinder and barrel lug. CONDITION: Strong case colors on frame and loading lever. Matching serial numbers on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, wedge, and loading lever. Most original silver plating on trigger guard, traces of silver on backstrap. Strong cylinder scene. Barrel and cylinder mostly patina with traces of original blue. Very nice unmolested original screws. -MKS- Accessories: Case, accessories Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 London Pocket Serial Number: 8244

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(A) CASED COLT POCKET MODEL NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Lot # 1143 (Sale Order: 141 of 460)      

Scarce Colt Pocket Model .36 caliber Navy revolver, less than 22,000 total production. Five shot, rebated cylinder. Blue with case hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever. Sliver plated brass triggerguard and backstrap. Varnished one piece walnut grips. Stagecoach "hold-up" scene on cylinder. New York address on barrel. Matching serial numbers on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and cylinder. Housed in correct factory partition style walnut case with all accessories including, an Eagle flask, bullet mold, nipple wrench and Eley Bros percussion cap tin. Correct case key. CONDITION: Case exterior and interior in excellent condition showing minimum wear. Revolver is excellent overall with 85-90% original high polish blue on the barrel showing scattered dents and scratches mainly around wedge. Traces of original case color on frame and hammer. Strong cylinder scene. Unmolested screws. Approximately 40% original blue on cylinder. Brass trigger guard and backstrap showing a very pleasing soft mustard color. -MKS- Accessories: Case, accessories Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Pocket Model Navy Serial Number: 3909
Scarce Colt Pocket Model .36 caliber Navy revolver, less than 22,000 total production. Five shot, rebated cylinder. Blue with case hardened frame, hammer, and loading lev...moreer. Sliver plated brass triggerguard and backstrap. Varnished one piece walnut grips. Stagecoach "hold-up" scene on cylinder. New York address on barrel. Matching serial numbers on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and cylinder. Housed in correct factory partition style walnut case with all accessories including, an Eagle flask, bullet mold, nipple wrench and Eley Bros percussion cap tin. Correct case key. CONDITION: Case exterior and interior in excellent condition showing minimum wear. Revolver is excellent overall with 85-90% original high polish blue on the barrel showing scattered dents and scratches mainly around wedge. Traces of original case color on frame and hammer. Strong cylinder scene. Unmolested screws. Approximately 40% original blue on cylinder. Brass trigger guard and backstrap showing a very pleasing soft mustard color. -MKS- Accessories: Case, accessories Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Pocket Model Navy Serial Number: 3909

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(A) DESIRABLE ENGRAVED COLT 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER CUT FOR VERY RARE 1ST TYPE SHOULDER STOCK.

Lot # 1144 (Sale Order: 142 of 460)      

Factory engraved in classic Gustave Young No. 2 pattern featuring floral and foliate arabesque coverage on barrel, loading lever, frame, hammer (wolf head), backstrap, trigger guard, wedge, and major screws. Select burl grain one piece walnut grips with "piano" finish. 7 - 1/2" barrel marked "Address Sam Colt New York City" 3rd Model with large silver plated iron trigger guard. Rare sling provision mounted at front. Large dovetailed front sight. Backstrap is slotted for the rare 1st type shoulder stock. Previously in several well known Colt collections with strong provenance. This revolver formerly in Bobby Smith and Pete Holder collection. Identified as being one of only five known cut for the 1st Type Stock. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Matching serial numbers on loading lever, barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, and wedge. Showing 60-70% original high polish blue on barrel. Strong traces of original silver remaining on trigger guard and backstrap, balance is a pleasing gun metal gray patina. Grips are superb showing little wear. Overall a very desirable and attractive factory engraved 1851 Colt Navy with rare features -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial Number: 59487
Factory engraved in classic Gustave Young No. 2 pattern featuring floral and foliate arabesque coverage on barrel, loading lever, frame, hammer (wolf head), backstrap, tr...moreigger guard, wedge, and major screws. Select burl grain one piece walnut grips with "piano" finish. 7 - 1/2" barrel marked "Address Sam Colt New York City" 3rd Model with large silver plated iron trigger guard. Rare sling provision mounted at front. Large dovetailed front sight. Backstrap is slotted for the rare 1st type shoulder stock. Previously in several well known Colt collections with strong provenance. This revolver formerly in Bobby Smith and Pete Holder collection. Identified as being one of only five known cut for the 1st Type Stock. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Matching serial numbers on loading lever, barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, and wedge. Showing 60-70% original high polish blue on barrel. Strong traces of original silver remaining on trigger guard and backstrap, balance is a pleasing gun metal gray patina. Grips are superb showing little wear. Overall a very desirable and attractive factory engraved 1851 Colt Navy with rare features -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial Number: 59487

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(A) A BRACE OF CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVERS.

Lot # 1145 (Sale Order: 143 of 460)      

Pair of 4th Model Colt 1851 Navy revolvers serial numbers 142276 and 145073, made in 1863. Capping groove on right recoil shield. Large brass trigger guards and brass backstraps. 7-1/2" octagon barrels, chambered in .36 percussion. One-piece varnished walnut grips. Both revolvers hand-engraved in like fashion on backstrap: "CAPT. W.P. TUCKER. 1ST. IND CAV'Y" Captain W.P. Tucker mustered into the 1st Indiana Cavalry Company E, as a 2nd Lieutenant on August 20, 1861 in Crawford County Indiana. The 1st Indiana Cavalry, Company E saw action in Missouri and Arkansas including the battle to capture Little Rock Arkansas. CONDITION: Both revolvers are excellent with a pleasing brown patina overall. Strong traces of original silver on trigger guards and backstraps. Both revolvers have matching serial numbers on all major components including the wedges. Grips are excellent showing modest wear. Actions are tight and crisp. Bores are fine with strong rifling. Inscriptions are clear and legible. Very attractive pair of Civil War-era inscribed Colt revolvers. -MKS- Barrel Length: (Both) 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (Both) Colt Model: (Both) 1851 Navy Serial Number: (A) 142276 (B) 145073
Pair of 4th Model Colt 1851 Navy revolvers serial numbers 142276 and 145073, made in 1863. Capping groove on right recoil shield. Large brass trigger guards and brass bac...morekstraps. 7-1/2" octagon barrels, chambered in .36 percussion. One-piece varnished walnut grips. Both revolvers hand-engraved in like fashion on backstrap: "CAPT. W.P. TUCKER. 1ST. IND CAV'Y" Captain W.P. Tucker mustered into the 1st Indiana Cavalry Company E, as a 2nd Lieutenant on August 20, 1861 in Crawford County Indiana. The 1st Indiana Cavalry, Company E saw action in Missouri and Arkansas including the battle to capture Little Rock Arkansas. CONDITION: Both revolvers are excellent with a pleasing brown patina overall. Strong traces of original silver on trigger guards and backstraps. Both revolvers have matching serial numbers on all major components including the wedges. Grips are excellent showing modest wear. Actions are tight and crisp. Bores are fine with strong rifling. Inscriptions are clear and legible. Very attractive pair of Civil War-era inscribed Colt revolvers. -MKS- Barrel Length: (Both) 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (Both) Colt Model: (Both) 1851 Navy Serial Number: (A) 142276 (B) 145073

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(A) HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT COLLECTION INCLUDING A UNIQUE CASED SET OF COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY AND 1855

Lot # 1146 (Sale Order: 144 of 460)      

Rarely has a more important or unique pair of Colt percussion revolvers and associated artifacts been offered for sale. This lot includes the only known Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver with a case hardened cylinder and browned rather than blued barrel. The only known Colt Model 1855 "Root" Sidehammer Revolver with a casehardened frame along with being the only known antique Colt firearm with a name (L. Ballou) marked in place of the serial number. Revolvers are housed in an equally unique London made, deluxe Hartford style walnut fitted case with brass corners and brass escutcheon marked "L. BALLOU / LONDON". Most interesting, this London made case is set up to accept the Hartford made 1855 Sidehammer, and London made 1851 Navy, with an American style powder flask rather than an English style flask. This feature in itself is unique and stands as a testament to Ballou’s influence and ability to have items custom made in the Colt shops to his specifications. Also included are the only known surviving 19th century pair of Rampant Colt Sculptures. The lot further includes a custom London made Traveling Desk, Tea Chest, Sewing Box, Snuff Box, “Sea Trunk”, and, most importantly, L. Ballou’s Engineering Handbook that is inscribed to him by Colonel Samuel Colt. -MKS- Click here to see the full history and description.

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(A) COLT MODEL 1851 KM MARKED NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Lot # 1147 (Sale Order: 145 of 460)      

Approximately 900 Colt Model 1851 Navy revolvers between serial numbers 31627 and 39496 are marked "KM" (Konigliche Marine) They were confiscated in 1855 by the Prussian Government from a stock of 3,000 pieces intended or the Russian Government, and issued to the Prussian Royal Navy. Each revolver was issued with a specially designed holster incorporating a pocket for an additional loaded cylinder, along with a Colt Navy powder flask with slant charger, a long rectangular brass percussion capper and a combination nipple wrench manufactured by Colt. Letters "KM" along with issue numbers are stamped on the revolver and accouterments as they were received in Prussia (Germany). This unique and rare grouping includes a correct Konigliche Marine marked 1851 Colt Navy revolver, holster, powder flask, and capper. CONDITION: Revolver has matching serial numbers on the barrel, loading lever, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, and backstrap. Correct "KM 750" marking on top of backstrap. All original unmolested screws (with exception of wedge screw). Revolver is in very fine condition with a pleasing overall brown patina. One piece walnut grips are excellent. Trigger guard and backstrap showing a soft mustard color patina. Bore is excellent. The Colt Navy flask is in fine overall condition with correct slanted charger and "KM 378" marking. The rectangular percussion capper is complete with correct lanyard, showing a beautiful overall dark patina with correct "KM" marking. This is a rare and historical grouping with only about 30 known to survive. From the prestigious Swiss collection of Peter P. Blatter. Featured in the book of Austrian Navy firearms titled: "Faustfeuerwaffen der deutschen Marine 1840-1918 by Heinrich E. Harder. -MKS- Accessories: Holster, Powder Flask, Capper, Bullet Mold Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial Number: 33015
Approximately 900 Colt Model 1851 Navy revolvers between serial numbers 31627 and 39496 are marked "KM" (Konigliche Marine) They were confiscated in 1855 by the Prussian ...moreGovernment from a stock of 3,000 pieces intended or the Russian Government, and issued to the Prussian Royal Navy. Each revolver was issued with a specially designed holster incorporating a pocket for an additional loaded cylinder, along with a Colt Navy powder flask with slant charger, a long rectangular brass percussion capper and a combination nipple wrench manufactured by Colt. Letters "KM" along with issue numbers are stamped on the revolver and accouterments as they were received in Prussia (Germany). This unique and rare grouping includes a correct Konigliche Marine marked 1851 Colt Navy revolver, holster, powder flask, and capper. CONDITION: Revolver has matching serial numbers on the barrel, loading lever, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, and backstrap. Correct "KM 750" marking on top of backstrap. All original unmolested screws (with exception of wedge screw). Revolver is in very fine condition with a pleasing overall brown patina. One piece walnut grips are excellent. Trigger guard and backstrap showing a soft mustard color patina. Bore is excellent. The Colt Navy flask is in fine overall condition with correct slanted charger and "KM 378" marking. The rectangular percussion capper is complete with correct lanyard, showing a beautiful overall dark patina with correct "KM" marking. This is a rare and historical grouping with only about 30 known to survive. From the prestigious Swiss collection of Peter P. Blatter. Featured in the book of Austrian Navy firearms titled: "Faustfeuerwaffen der deutschen Marine 1840-1918 by Heinrich E. Harder. -MKS- Accessories: Holster, Powder Flask, Capper, Bullet Mold Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial Number: 33015

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(A) OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTED DELUXE CASED AUSTRIAN LICENSED COLT DRAGOON.

Lot # 1148 (Sale Order: 146 of 460)      

A featured item from the famed Peter B. Blatter Colt collection, and formerly in the Austrian collection of Rudolf Pahr. Possibly the finest Austrian Brevette First Model Dragoon in existence. The nearly pristine condition defies the ravages of time. Condition, rarity and provenance comes together in this fine and distinctively styled Dragoon. Manufactured by the Maschinenfabrik Innsbruck factory between 1849-1851. Representing many Colt features while beautifully blending distinctly different European traits. The Dragoon shaped barrel measures 5-1/4". Left side of frame is stamped patent 1849. The cylinder is non-fluted, engraved, with silver bands. The case color frame is engraved in simple flower motif with scroll. The right side of frame is stamped with manufacturer. The one piece walnut grips resemble the Model 1860 Army type, having been stretched. Most all screws are flat head. CONDITION: Excellent overall with the barrel retaining approximately 95% original blue. Cylinder has moderate age toning at rear showing approximately 80% original blue. Approximately 85% original case color however not as bright as normally seen on American made guns. Grips are near mint showing minor wear. Bore is excellent. Action is tight and crisp. Housed in a period wood case with accessories. Brass powder flask, unusual steel bullet mold, two brass containers and nipple wrench with four extra nipples. A most unique and desirable revolver . -MKS- Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 5 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Austria Model: Austrian First Model Dragoon Serial Number: 1011
A featured item from the famed Peter B. Blatter Colt collection, and formerly in the Austrian collection of Rudolf Pahr. Possibly the finest Austrian Brevette First Model...more Dragoon in existence. The nearly pristine condition defies the ravages of time. Condition, rarity and provenance comes together in this fine and distinctively styled Dragoon. Manufactured by the Maschinenfabrik Innsbruck factory between 1849-1851. Representing many Colt features while beautifully blending distinctly different European traits. The Dragoon shaped barrel measures 5-1/4". Left side of frame is stamped patent 1849. The cylinder is non-fluted, engraved, with silver bands. The case color frame is engraved in simple flower motif with scroll. The right side of frame is stamped with manufacturer. The one piece walnut grips resemble the Model 1860 Army type, having been stretched. Most all screws are flat head. CONDITION: Excellent overall with the barrel retaining approximately 95% original blue. Cylinder has moderate age toning at rear showing approximately 80% original blue. Approximately 85% original case color however not as bright as normally seen on American made guns. Grips are near mint showing minor wear. Bore is excellent. Action is tight and crisp. Housed in a period wood case with accessories. Brass powder flask, unusual steel bullet mold, two brass containers and nipple wrench with four extra nipples. A most unique and desirable revolver . -MKS- Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 5 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Austria Model: Austrian First Model Dragoon Serial Number: 1011

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(A) BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED LONDON ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOONS WITH CASE AND ACCOUTREMENTS.

Lot # 1149 (Sale Order: 147 of 460)      

Manufactured in 1853, serial numbers 688 and 698 two of approximately 700 London 3rd Model Dragoons. Standard 7-1/2 inch octagon to round barrels marked one line: -ADDRESS SAM'L COLT NEW-YORK CITY- Chambered in .44 caliber percussion. Blue with case hardened frames, loading levers, and hammers. Silver plated backstraps and triggerguards. High figured one piece burl walnut grips varnished with high gloss. Both revolvers are profusely and masterfully hand engraved in the classic London style with delicate scrolls and hatched backgrounds. Scroll engraving featured on the barrels at the breech, muzzle, and lugs. The hammers, frames, loading levers, and backstraps are also engraved with scroll work. The trigger guards are scroll engraved with fancy borders. Left side of frames are hand engraved "COLTS PATENT" in script within banners. Barrel address is framed with fancy borders. British proof marks found on both revolvers at the barrel lugs, and six places at each cylinder chamber. Housed in a period partition fitted walnut case with burgundy interior, complete with London type powder flask marked: "JAMES DIXON & SONS SHEFFIELD". Two cavity blued steel bullet mold marked: "COLT'S PATENT". Two English style pewter oil bottles marked:"DIXON & SONS" and a pair of percussion cap tins marked: "ELEY LONDON". CONDITION: Both revolvers are professionally restored with most all the reapplied finishes remaining. Grips show a high gloss with little to no wear. Both revolvers have matching serial numbers on the barrels, frames, trigger guards, backstraps, wedges, cylinders, and cylinder arbors. Bores are excellent with modest abrasions. Actions are very tight and crisp. All cylinder safety pins are intact. Case is excellent overall. Interior is relined with a bright clean burgundy velvet . Accoutrements are excellent and correct. Overall an exceedingly handsome pair of highly embellished London Dragoons. Less than a couple hundred London engraved Dragoons are believed to have been produced. -MKS- Accessories: Case With Accoutrements Barrel Length: (Both) 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (Both) Colt Model: (Both) Third Model Dragoon Serial Number: (A) 688 (B) 698
Manufactured in 1853, serial numbers 688 and 698 two of approximately 700 London 3rd Model Dragoons. Standard 7-1/2 inch octagon to round barrels marked one line: -ADDRES...moreS SAM'L COLT NEW-YORK CITY- Chambered in .44 caliber percussion. Blue with case hardened frames, loading levers, and hammers. Silver plated backstraps and triggerguards. High figured one piece burl walnut grips varnished with high gloss. Both revolvers are profusely and masterfully hand engraved in the classic London style with delicate scrolls and hatched backgrounds. Scroll engraving featured on the barrels at the breech, muzzle, and lugs. The hammers, frames, loading levers, and backstraps are also engraved with scroll work. The trigger guards are scroll engraved with fancy borders. Left side of frames are hand engraved "COLTS PATENT" in script within banners. Barrel address is framed with fancy borders. British proof marks found on both revolvers at the barrel lugs, and six places at each cylinder chamber. Housed in a period partition fitted walnut case with burgundy interior, complete with London type powder flask marked: "JAMES DIXON & SONS SHEFFIELD". Two cavity blued steel bullet mold marked: "COLT'S PATENT". Two English style pewter oil bottles marked:"DIXON & SONS" and a pair of percussion cap tins marked: "ELEY LONDON". CONDITION: Both revolvers are professionally restored with most all the reapplied finishes remaining. Grips show a high gloss with little to no wear. Both revolvers have matching serial numbers on the barrels, frames, trigger guards, backstraps, wedges, cylinders, and cylinder arbors. Bores are excellent with modest abrasions. Actions are very tight and crisp. All cylinder safety pins are intact. Case is excellent overall. Interior is relined with a bright clean burgundy velvet . Accoutrements are excellent and correct. Overall an exceedingly handsome pair of highly embellished London Dragoons. Less than a couple hundred London engraved Dragoons are believed to have been produced. -MKS- Accessories: Case With Accoutrements Barrel Length: (Both) 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (Both) Colt Model: (Both) Third Model Dragoon Serial Number: (A) 688 (B) 698

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(A) COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Lot # 1150 (Sale Order: 148 of 460)      

Scarce Colt Baby Dragoon, manufactured from 1847 through 1850 with a total production of approximately 15,000 total. This particular revolver serial number 7246 is the Type II variation and was built in 1848. 4-inch octagon barrel chambered in .31 caliber. Blue with case hardened frame, hammer, and lever. Five shot cylinder. One piece walnut grips. Silver plated brass "square back" triggerguard and backstrap. Housed in a leather "French fitted" case complete with correct accessories including powder charger, brass bullet mold, nipple wrench, and correct key. CONDITION: Mostly a clean gun metal grey patina overall. Strong cylinder scene. Matching serial numbers on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and wedge. MKS Accessories: Case, accessories Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1848 Baby Dragoon Serial Number: 7246
Scarce Colt Baby Dragoon, manufactured from 1847 through 1850 with a total production of approximately 15,000 total. This particular revolver serial number 7246 is the Ty...morepe II variation and was built in 1848. 4-inch octagon barrel chambered in .31 caliber. Blue with case hardened frame, hammer, and lever. Five shot cylinder. One piece walnut grips. Silver plated brass "square back" triggerguard and backstrap. Housed in a leather "French fitted" case complete with correct accessories including powder charger, brass bullet mold, nipple wrench, and correct key. CONDITION: Mostly a clean gun metal grey patina overall. Strong cylinder scene. Matching serial numbers on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and wedge. MKS Accessories: Case, accessories Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1848 Baby Dragoon Serial Number: 7246

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(A) CASED EARLY "DONUT" STYLE ENGRAVED COLT POCKET MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION REVOLVER

Lot # 1151 (Sale Order: 149 of 460)      

Early production (1852) 6 inch barrel with hand engraved "Sam Colt" address. Factory engraved in the classic donut style scroll pattern. Engraved on barrel, wedge, loading lever, frame, hammer, backstrap, and trigger guard. One piece varnished select burl walnut grips with "piano" finish. Cased in the "upside down" manner with English oak case and correct accessories including an Eagle flask, brass bullet mold, cleaning rod, oiler, nipple wrench, and paper cartridge pack. CONDITION: Very fine overall with a pleasing blue-gray patina showing traces of high polish blue on barrel mainly under loading lever. Engraved screws, with two replacement screws on trigger guard. Matching serial numbers on wedge, loading lever, cylinder, barrel, frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Strong cylinder scene. Case is excellent, showing modest wear. Overall a very attractive a desirable Colt Model 1849 Pocket. -MKS- Accessories: Case w/ Accessories Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Serial Number: 38389
Early production (1852) 6 inch barrel with hand engraved "Sam Colt" address. Factory engraved in the classic donut style scroll pattern. Engraved on barrel, wedge, loadin...moreg lever, frame, hammer, backstrap, and trigger guard. One piece varnished select burl walnut grips with "piano" finish. Cased in the "upside down" manner with English oak case and correct accessories including an Eagle flask, brass bullet mold, cleaning rod, oiler, nipple wrench, and paper cartridge pack. CONDITION: Very fine overall with a pleasing blue-gray patina showing traces of high polish blue on barrel mainly under loading lever. Engraved screws, with two replacement screws on trigger guard. Matching serial numbers on wedge, loading lever, cylinder, barrel, frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Strong cylinder scene. Case is excellent, showing modest wear. Overall a very attractive a desirable Colt Model 1849 Pocket. -MKS- Accessories: Case w/ Accessories Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Serial Number: 38389

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(A) RARE AND DESIRABLE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT WALKER REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO B COMPANY NO. 49.

Lot # 1152 (Sale Order: 150 of 460)      

The Walker Model 1847 was Samuel Colt's first success in selling revolvers in quantity to the U.S. Government, thus setting the stage for the inventor to make a name for himself in military and commercial firearm manufacturing. In the words of the late Colt historian and prolific author R.L. "Larry" Wilson, "The Walker revolver gave Samuel Colt keys to the mint". A collaborated effort of Texas Ranger Captain Samuel H. Walker, national hero from the Texas-Mexico Wars, and Samuel Colt, this powerful revolver became subject of legend and fame. Manufactured in Eli Whitney's factory in Connecticut only 1,100 were made with 1,000 going to military sales and 100 reserved for civilian sales. The revolver was known for its power packing punch, delivering .44 caliber shots in a six-cylinder design, producing a powerful recoil when fired. The gun is a behemoth, weighing 4 pounds 9 ounces. Though originally intended for close quarter cavalry engagements, the Colt Walker was known to reliably shoot much further. Captain Walker himself reported the revolver shooting past 100 yards with little effort, further saying "It would take a Texan to shoot it". Walker was unfortunately killed soon after receiving his pair of presentation revolvers, on October 9, 1847 at the command of 250 men heroically chasing 1,600 Mexicans out of the town of Huamantla, Mexico. This rare and desirable martially marked Colt Walker has a 9" barrel with brass trigger guard, iron backstrap, and one piece walnut grips. The barrel is properly marked "B COMPANY No 49" on left side of the lug and in 2 lines "U.S./1847" on the right side. However the barrel is a modern replacement. Balance of the revolver is original. 6 shot cylinder with "Ranger and Indian scene" depicting Captain John "Jack" Coffee Hays and his force of Texas Rangers fighting off a band of Comanche Indians. Left side of the frame and bottom of the backstrap is marked "B COMPANY No 49". Front of frame between the barrel locator pins is marked "49". The number "49" is also observed on the bottom of the cylinder arbor, on the inside left side of the trigger guard, and inside the grips. The correct number "489" observed on back of cylinder. CONDITION: Very fine as partially restored. As mentioned the barrel is a modern replacement. Balance of revolver is original with an overall pleasing grey brown patina with traces of original blue on the backstrap. Faint cartouches visible on grips. The original one piece walnut grips are in fine condition showing modest wear with rounded corners. The original cylinder is in fine condition with a pronounced pressure ring. "MODEL U.S.M.R." and "COLT'S PATENT" clearly visible in banners. "B COMPANY 49" also clearly visible. Roll die Indian Fight scene is approximately 30-40% visible. Overall a much desirable Walker Colt with above average condition. -MKS- Barrel Length: 9" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Walker Serial Number: NSN
The Walker Model 1847 was Samuel Colt's first success in selling revolvers in quantity to the U.S. Government, thus setting the stage for the inventor to make a name for ...morehimself in military and commercial firearm manufacturing. In the words of the late Colt historian and prolific author R.L. "Larry" Wilson, "The Walker revolver gave Samuel Colt keys to the mint". A collaborated effort of Texas Ranger Captain Samuel H. Walker, national hero from the Texas-Mexico Wars, and Samuel Colt, this powerful revolver became subject of legend and fame. Manufactured in Eli Whitney's factory in Connecticut only 1,100 were made with 1,000 going to military sales and 100 reserved for civilian sales. The revolver was known for its power packing punch, delivering .44 caliber shots in a six-cylinder design, producing a powerful recoil when fired. The gun is a behemoth, weighing 4 pounds 9 ounces. Though originally intended for close quarter cavalry engagements, the Colt Walker was known to reliably shoot much further. Captain Walker himself reported the revolver shooting past 100 yards with little effort, further saying "It would take a Texan to shoot it". Walker was unfortunately killed soon after receiving his pair of presentation revolvers, on October 9, 1847 at the command of 250 men heroically chasing 1,600 Mexicans out of the town of Huamantla, Mexico. This rare and desirable martially marked Colt Walker has a 9" barrel with brass trigger guard, iron backstrap, and one piece walnut grips. The barrel is properly marked "B COMPANY No 49" on left side of the lug and in 2 lines "U.S./1847" on the right side. However the barrel is a modern replacement. Balance of the revolver is original. 6 shot cylinder with "Ranger and Indian scene" depicting Captain John "Jack" Coffee Hays and his force of Texas Rangers fighting off a band of Comanche Indians. Left side of the frame and bottom of the backstrap is marked "B COMPANY No 49". Front of frame between the barrel locator pins is marked "49". The number "49" is also observed on the bottom of the cylinder arbor, on the inside left side of the trigger guard, and inside the grips. The correct number "489" observed on back of cylinder. CONDITION: Very fine as partially restored. As mentioned the barrel is a modern replacement. Balance of revolver is original with an overall pleasing grey brown patina with traces of original blue on the backstrap. Faint cartouches visible on grips. The original one piece walnut grips are in fine condition showing modest wear with rounded corners. The original cylinder is in fine condition with a pronounced pressure ring. "MODEL U.S.M.R." and "COLT'S PATENT" clearly visible in banners. "B COMPANY 49" also clearly visible. Roll die Indian Fight scene is approximately 30-40% visible. Overall a much desirable Walker Colt with above average condition. -MKS- Barrel Length: 9" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Walker Serial Number: NSN

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