Firearms Day 1

Firearms Day 1

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Firearms Day 1

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(A) Unfired Early 1st Model Merwin Hulbert .44 Single Action Revolver.

Lot # 539 (Sale Order: 526 of 545)      

Offered is an unfired example of the earliest Merwin Hulbert .44 single action. Earliest features include case colored humpback hammer, scoop flutes, twin indent screws above trigger, mottled red saw handle gutta percha grips, fire blue trigger and factory nickel finish. This is a six shot single action with factory lanyard ring. The earliest models were offered in .44 M&H only. Left side of barrel is stamped "HOPKINS & ALLEN NORWICH", top of barrel is stamped with the Merwin Hulbert New York patent dates. Cylinder face and chambers show no signs of having been fired. Hammer retains the majority of the brilliant case colors. Trigger guard has a mix of nickel and brown patina. The red grips are in near new condition. 80% fire blue on trigger. Frame and grip straps retain 95% original nickel finish with some light age freckling. Cylinder has a light drag line and some high edge wear but still retains 95% nickel as well. The barrel is approximately 75% nickel mixed with some usual age spotting, mostly on right side from storage. Indexes tight as new with good suction and a strong clean bore with minor abrasions. An extremely nice example of a mid-1870's Merwin Hulbert .44 M&H revolver.Accessories : NoneBarrel Length: 7"Caliber/Bore: .44 M&HFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Merwin and HulbertModel: 1st ModelPaperwork : No Serial Number: 1120
Offered is an unfired example of the earliest Merwin Hulbert .44 single action. Earliest features include case colored humpback hammer, scoop flutes, twin indent screws ...moreabove trigger, mottled red saw handle gutta percha grips, fire blue trigger and factory nickel finish. This is a six shot single action with factory lanyard ring. The earliest models were offered in .44 M&H only. Left side of barrel is stamped "HOPKINS & ALLEN NORWICH", top of barrel is stamped with the Merwin Hulbert New York patent dates. Cylinder face and chambers show no signs of having been fired. Hammer retains the majority of the brilliant case colors. Trigger guard has a mix of nickel and brown patina. The red grips are in near new condition. 80% fire blue on trigger. Frame and grip straps retain 95% original nickel finish with some light age freckling. Cylinder has a light drag line and some high edge wear but still retains 95% nickel as well. The barrel is approximately 75% nickel mixed with some usual age spotting, mostly on right side from storage. Indexes tight as new with good suction and a strong clean bore with minor abrasions. An extremely nice example of a mid-1870's Merwin Hulbert .44 M&H revolver.Accessories : NoneBarrel Length: 7"Caliber/Bore: .44 M&HFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Merwin and HulbertModel: 1st ModelPaperwork : No Serial Number: 1120

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(A) Antique Custom Gold Inlay Colt Single Action Army Revolver (1882).

Lot # 540 (Sale Order: 527 of 545)      

In 2013, Engraver Aaron Pursley (Big Sandy gunsmith, knife maker, rancher and engraver Aaron "Duke" Pursley has been inducted into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame) took a Colt Single Action Army black powder frame revolver made in 1882 and turned it into an artistic masterpiece. The gun was fully blued and the entire surface was decorated with a gold damascene pattern, offering nearly complete coverage. Backstrap is engraved "DUCERE CUM DIGNITAS" (Yoked Together With Dignity). It was then fitted with a beautiful pair of ivory grips. This revolver features matching numbers on frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Indexes and locks up like new. Strong rifled bore with light frosting. Retains virtually all of its custom finish. Housed in an old repurposed wood box.Accessories : Wooden CaseBarrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .45 ColtFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: ColtModel: SAAPaperwork : No Serial Number: 84162
In 2013, Engraver Aaron Pursley (Big Sandy gunsmith, knife maker, rancher and engraver Aaron "Duke" Pursley has been inducted into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame) took a...more Colt Single Action Army black powder frame revolver made in 1882 and turned it into an artistic masterpiece. The gun was fully blued and the entire surface was decorated with a gold damascene pattern, offering nearly complete coverage. Backstrap is engraved "DUCERE CUM DIGNITAS" (Yoked Together With Dignity). It was then fitted with a beautiful pair of ivory grips. This revolver features matching numbers on frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Indexes and locks up like new. Strong rifled bore with light frosting. Retains virtually all of its custom finish. Housed in an old repurposed wood box.Accessories : Wooden CaseBarrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .45 ColtFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: ColtModel: SAAPaperwork : No Serial Number: 84162

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(A) Cased Pair of Belgian Percussion Target Pistols in the French Style.

Lot # 541 (Sale Order: 528 of 545)      

Both pistols with blued octagonal steel barrels with Liege proofs and multigroove rifling, patent hooked breeches decorated with scrolls on top flats and tangs. Flat steel lockplates, engraved at front and back, unusual hammers engraved with florals. Engraved steel target trigger guards with finger spurs and set triggers. Steel sideplates in the French taste with acanthus leaf wings. Silver barrel key escutcheons and small vacant shield wrist escutcheons. Partially figured walnut half stocks of familiar French form with relief-carved spider webs on forends and scalloping at butts. Checkered shaped panels on each side of grips. Steel shell-shaped lidded compartments on pommels for extra nipple storage. Complete with period oak case with green felt-lined fitted French interior. Accessories include a period but unmarked brass capper, a rosewood mallet, nipple removal wrench, oiler, brass powder measure, rosewood ramrod, rosewood cleaning rod with brass tip, and a copper flask. Pistols are in very good condition with strong functional locks and excellent rifling. Barrels retain about 90% original blue finish with some thinning, edge wear, and minor losses. Locks and steel furniture retain a light grey surface, one nipple broken. Stocks very good with a few scattered marks from use. Case has a few cracks and scattered marks, lid slightly warped. Interior with some fading, minor stains, and wear. Accessories have scattered marks from use and show some wear. A very nice and complete set of cased target pistols in the French style.Accessories : Wooden case and accessoriesBarrel Length: 9 - 3/4"Caliber/Bore: .50 RifledFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: LiegeModel: Percussion Target PistolsPaperwork : No Serial Number: NSN
Both pistols with blued octagonal steel barrels with Liege proofs and multigroove rifling, patent hooked breeches decorated with scrolls on top flats and tangs. Flat ste...moreel lockplates, engraved at front and back, unusual hammers engraved with florals. Engraved steel target trigger guards with finger spurs and set triggers. Steel sideplates in the French taste with acanthus leaf wings. Silver barrel key escutcheons and small vacant shield wrist escutcheons. Partially figured walnut half stocks of familiar French form with relief-carved spider webs on forends and scalloping at butts. Checkered shaped panels on each side of grips. Steel shell-shaped lidded compartments on pommels for extra nipple storage. Complete with period oak case with green felt-lined fitted French interior. Accessories include a period but unmarked brass capper, a rosewood mallet, nipple removal wrench, oiler, brass powder measure, rosewood ramrod, rosewood cleaning rod with brass tip, and a copper flask. Pistols are in very good condition with strong functional locks and excellent rifling. Barrels retain about 90% original blue finish with some thinning, edge wear, and minor losses. Locks and steel furniture retain a light grey surface, one nipple broken. Stocks very good with a few scattered marks from use. Case has a few cracks and scattered marks, lid slightly warped. Interior with some fading, minor stains, and wear. Accessories have scattered marks from use and show some wear. A very nice and complete set of cased target pistols in the French style.Accessories : Wooden case and accessoriesBarrel Length: 9 - 3/4"Caliber/Bore: .50 RifledFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: LiegeModel: Percussion Target PistolsPaperwork : No Serial Number: NSN

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(A) Cased Dealer Marked English Double Action Revolver.

Lot # 542 (Sale Order: 529 of 545)      

This fine, high quality, mid-size double action pocket revolver is devoid of any maker. Has a patent "6214" on right side. The barrel rib is marked with the retailer "J. MacNaughton. 26 Hanover St. Edinburgh". It features a double spring release, top break, five shot, octagon barrel, blued finish, Nitre blue small screws and parts, and one piece checkered walnut grips and lanyard loop. Revolver exhibits some high edge wear on cylinder and high edges, and you can see the brown patina coming through the English high power blue finish. Hammer and release springs have nearly all of the high polish Nitre blue finish. Grips are near mint. Indexes and locks up like new. Multiple British proof marks. Strong, clean bore. Housed in an English oak case with James MacNaughton dealer label, lined in red velvet, and accompanied by a dozen .380 Rimfire cartridges, oil bottle, wood handle turn screw, cleaning rod and brass jag. Lid of the case is slightly warped. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Accessories : Ammo, Case & AccessoriesBarrel Length: 3 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .380 CalFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WebleyModel: No. 4Paperwork : No Serial Number: 1148
This fine, high quality, mid-size double action pocket revolver is devoid of any maker. Has a patent "6214" on right side. The barrel rib is marked with the retailer "J...more. MacNaughton. 26 Hanover St. Edinburgh". It features a double spring release, top break, five shot, octagon barrel, blued finish, Nitre blue small screws and parts, and one piece checkered walnut grips and lanyard loop. Revolver exhibits some high edge wear on cylinder and high edges, and you can see the brown patina coming through the English high power blue finish. Hammer and release springs have nearly all of the high polish Nitre blue finish. Grips are near mint. Indexes and locks up like new. Multiple British proof marks. Strong, clean bore. Housed in an English oak case with James MacNaughton dealer label, lined in red velvet, and accompanied by a dozen .380 Rimfire cartridges, oil bottle, wood handle turn screw, cleaning rod and brass jag. Lid of the case is slightly warped. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Accessories : Ammo, Case & AccessoriesBarrel Length: 3 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .380 CalFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WebleyModel: No. 4Paperwork : No Serial Number: 1148

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(A) Cased London Colt Model 1851 Black Navy Revolver.

Lot # 543 (Sale Order: 530 of 545)      

This revolver was made 1854 to 1856. This is a Second Model with the large trigger guard. trigger guard and backstrap are iron. You will find full or matching serial numbers on the frame, barrel, loading lever, wedge, cylinder rod, cylinder, trigger guard and backstrap. Revolver is English proofed on barrel and cylinder. Address on top reads "ADDRESS. COL. COLT. LONDON". Cylinder has the Naval engagement roll engraved scene at nearly 100%. Barrel exhibits approximately 20% original blue, balance simply flaked to a smooth grey-brown patina with razor sharp edges and legends Cylinder has 20% blue but basically brown patina. Traces of blue on trigger guard and backstrap. 40% case colors on left and right sides of frame. Traces of case colors on hammer. Excellent varnished walnut one piece grips are slightly shy to metal. Grip straps are grey. Indexes and locks up like new. Strong rifling. Housed in a correct English oak case with dealer label and lined in blue velvet. Includes a Dixon bag flask stamped "COLTS NAVY FLASK", a Joyce London cap tin, Colt two cavity mold No. 36B, unmarked nipple wrench and cleaning rod. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Accessories : Case, AccessoriesBarrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .36 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: ColtModel: 1851Paperwork : No Serial Number: 15041
This revolver was made 1854 to 1856. This is a Second Model with the large trigger guard. trigger guard and backstrap are iron. You will find full or matching serial n...moreumbers on the frame, barrel, loading lever, wedge, cylinder rod, cylinder, trigger guard and backstrap. Revolver is English proofed on barrel and cylinder. Address on top reads "ADDRESS. COL. COLT. LONDON". Cylinder has the Naval engagement roll engraved scene at nearly 100%. Barrel exhibits approximately 20% original blue, balance simply flaked to a smooth grey-brown patina with razor sharp edges and legends Cylinder has 20% blue but basically brown patina. Traces of blue on trigger guard and backstrap. 40% case colors on left and right sides of frame. Traces of case colors on hammer. Excellent varnished walnut one piece grips are slightly shy to metal. Grip straps are grey. Indexes and locks up like new. Strong rifling. Housed in a correct English oak case with dealer label and lined in blue velvet. Includes a Dixon bag flask stamped "COLTS NAVY FLASK", a Joyce London cap tin, Colt two cavity mold No. 36B, unmarked nipple wrench and cleaning rod. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Accessories : Case, AccessoriesBarrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .36 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: ColtModel: 1851Paperwork : No Serial Number: 15041

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(A) Dealer Marked & Cased J. Rigby Tranters Patent Revolver.

Lot # 544 (Sale Order: 531 of 545)      

Offered is a handsome, big bore, large frame, six shot, double action revolver built on the Tranter Patent with blue finish, case colors cylinder and checkered walnut grips. The loading lever is stamped "TRANTERS" as is left side of frame. Barrel retains approximately 80% of the original bright English blue. Frame retains approximately 30% original blue, balance soft patina as are trigger guard and front strap. Left sideplate has been reblued. 30% original case colors on cylinder, balance patterned out. Grips are near mint. Action is like new. Strong, clean rifled bore. Rests in an original James Rigby period correct case with green felt lining. Comes with a turnscrew, cleaning rod and James Dixon oil bottle. Excellent large bore cartridge revolver. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Accessories : Case, AmmoBarrel Length: 6 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .440 BoreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: John Rigby & CoModel: Tranters patentPaperwork : No Serial Number: 5288
Offered is a handsome, big bore, large frame, six shot, double action revolver built on the Tranter Patent with blue finish, case colors cylinder and checkered walnut gri...moreps. The loading lever is stamped "TRANTERS" as is left side of frame. Barrel retains approximately 80% of the original bright English blue. Frame retains approximately 30% original blue, balance soft patina as are trigger guard and front strap. Left sideplate has been reblued. 30% original case colors on cylinder, balance patterned out. Grips are near mint. Action is like new. Strong, clean rifled bore. Rests in an original James Rigby period correct case with green felt lining. Comes with a turnscrew, cleaning rod and James Dixon oil bottle. Excellent large bore cartridge revolver. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Accessories : Case, AmmoBarrel Length: 6 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .440 BoreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: John Rigby & CoModel: Tranters patentPaperwork : No Serial Number: 5288

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(A) Cased William Blanch & Son Percussion Revolver.

Lot # 545 (Sale Order: 532 of 545)      

Offered is a retail marked revolver and case. Revolver is marked "BLANCH LIVERPOOL" on top strap. Period case has a "WILLIAM H BLANCH LIVERPOOL" label in lid. This is a mid-size double action revolver, five shot with English high polish blue finish and checkered walnut grips. Fire blue small screws. Gun does not look to have been fired. Revolver retains 99% of the original high polish blue finish. All original nipples. Beautiful case colors on lever. Grips are near mint. Fine bore and action. the dealer oak case is lined in blue felt. Comes with two turnscrews, a copper bag powder flask, a single cavity brass mold, cap tin, oil bottle, wooden cleaning rod and can of grease. Outfit is about as new as they come. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Accessories : Case, AccessoriesBarrel Length: 4 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .40 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: William Blanch & SonModel: PercussionPaperwork : No Serial Number: 5037
Offered is a retail marked revolver and case. Revolver is marked "BLANCH LIVERPOOL" on top strap. Period case has a "WILLIAM H BLANCH LIVERPOOL" label in lid. This is ...morea mid-size double action revolver, five shot with English high polish blue finish and checkered walnut grips. Fire blue small screws. Gun does not look to have been fired. Revolver retains 99% of the original high polish blue finish. All original nipples. Beautiful case colors on lever. Grips are near mint. Fine bore and action. the dealer oak case is lined in blue felt. Comes with two turnscrews, a copper bag powder flask, a single cavity brass mold, cap tin, oil bottle, wooden cleaning rod and can of grease. Outfit is about as new as they come. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Accessories : Case, AccessoriesBarrel Length: 4 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .40 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: William Blanch & SonModel: PercussionPaperwork : No Serial Number: 5037

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(A) Exquisite Cased Tranter Double Trigger Percussion Revolver.

Lot # 546 (Sale Order: 533 of 545)      

There is nothing so beautiful in the gun world than the mid-19th century finish on quality English handguns. The octagon barrel blends smoothing into the frame. The cylinder has a decorative border and is case colored. Loading plunger and double trigger are plated. Butt cap is case colored. Checkered walnut varnished stocks are like a piece of furniture. The small parts have the brilliant Nitre fire blue. Frame is polished with the royal English blue. All markings are razor sharp. Case colors have darkened and patterned but are completely visible. There is no roughness anywhere. The muzzle is border engraved. All English proofs. Cylinder shows no signs of having ever been fired. Comes in a beautiful oak case with a Dixon copper bag powder flask, Dixon oil bottle, can of green label W. Tranter's lead bullets, and a can of Eley Bros. pistol caps. All the copper tings have the beautiful rainbow hue and the labels are as close to near mint as possible. There is a wood handle turn screw, nipple wrench and cleaning jag with brass top. There is also a two cavity brass bullet mold with blued cutter stamped "TRANTERS PATENT" in near new condition. This outfit is about as high condition as if you walked into a store in London today to buy it new. All housed in a green lined walnut case with brass plaque. An absolutely fantastic mid-19th century mid-frame percussion double action revolver. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Accessories : Case & AccessoriesBarrel Length: 3 - 3/4"Caliber/Bore: .32 CalFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: TranterModel: Double TriggerPaperwork : No Serial Number: 22082
There is nothing so beautiful in the gun world than the mid-19th century finish on quality English handguns. The octagon barrel blends smoothing into the frame. The cyl...moreinder has a decorative border and is case colored. Loading plunger and double trigger are plated. Butt cap is case colored. Checkered walnut varnished stocks are like a piece of furniture. The small parts have the brilliant Nitre fire blue. Frame is polished with the royal English blue. All markings are razor sharp. Case colors have darkened and patterned but are completely visible. There is no roughness anywhere. The muzzle is border engraved. All English proofs. Cylinder shows no signs of having ever been fired. Comes in a beautiful oak case with a Dixon copper bag powder flask, Dixon oil bottle, can of green label W. Tranter's lead bullets, and a can of Eley Bros. pistol caps. All the copper tings have the beautiful rainbow hue and the labels are as close to near mint as possible. There is a wood handle turn screw, nipple wrench and cleaning jag with brass top. There is also a two cavity brass bullet mold with blued cutter stamped "TRANTERS PATENT" in near new condition. This outfit is about as high condition as if you walked into a store in London today to buy it new. All housed in a green lined walnut case with brass plaque. An absolutely fantastic mid-19th century mid-frame percussion double action revolver. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Accessories : Case & AccessoriesBarrel Length: 3 - 3/4"Caliber/Bore: .32 CalFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: TranterModel: Double TriggerPaperwork : No Serial Number: 22082

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(A) Period Cased Starr Arms Model 1858 Civilian Army Double Action Percussion Revolver.

Lot # 547 (Sale Order: 534 of 545)      

Features six shot, double action, blued finish, case colored hammer, walnut grips. This is a scarce civilian version with no Martial marks. Has numerous little storage marks but still retains 75-80% of the brilliant high polish factory blue. Straps have turned grey patina on both panels. Excellent grips. Strong, shiny and clean bore. Fine action. Comes in a period walnut display case fitted with brown felt and includes a small eagle flask, unmarked nipple wrench, wood handle single cavity brass bullet mold, wood cleaning rod and jag, reproduction was box of ammo, percussion cap tin and an oil bottle. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Accessories : Case & AccessoriesBarrel Length: 6"Caliber/Bore: .44 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Starr Arms Co.Model: 1858 Civilian ArmyPaperwork : No Serial Number: 2437
Features six shot, double action, blued finish, case colored hammer, walnut grips. This is a scarce civilian version with no Martial marks. Has numerous little storage ...moremarks but still retains 75-80% of the brilliant high polish factory blue. Straps have turned grey patina on both panels. Excellent grips. Strong, shiny and clean bore. Fine action. Comes in a period walnut display case fitted with brown felt and includes a small eagle flask, unmarked nipple wrench, wood handle single cavity brass bullet mold, wood cleaning rod and jag, reproduction was box of ammo, percussion cap tin and an oil bottle. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Accessories : Case & AccessoriesBarrel Length: 6"Caliber/Bore: .44 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Starr Arms Co.Model: 1858 Civilian ArmyPaperwork : No Serial Number: 2437

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(A) Rare British Proofed 7-1/2" Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Navy Target Double Action Revolver.

Lot # 548 (Sale Order: 535 of 545)      

The 7-1/2" barrel was a special order only and the first of this type we have seen. Sports a high Paine front sight but the rear sight is a standard Smith & Wesson so not technically a target. It is British proofed which would explain lack of adjustable sight as it was not allowable under English rules. It is a standard six shot, double action, blued finish, case colored hammer and trigger guard with Smith & Wesson logo checkered black composite grips. Two British proofs on left side of barrel. You will find matching serial number on barrel, cylinder and latch. Barrel has sharp markings and retains approximately 80% of the brilliant high polish royal blue finish. Cylinder has approximately 20% blue, mostly in flutes. Frame has 75% blue mixing with soft brown patina. Case colors have patterned out. Strap are a grey patina. Grips are very good. Strong, near mint bore. Indexes and locks up perfectly double action. A real rarity in the Smith & Wesson large bore top break arena.Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .44 RussianFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: S&WModel: New Model #3Paperwork : No Serial Number: 22933
The 7-1/2" barrel was a special order only and the first of this type we have seen. Sports a high Paine front sight but the rear sight is a standard Smith & Wesson so no...moret technically a target. It is British proofed which would explain lack of adjustable sight as it was not allowable under English rules. It is a standard six shot, double action, blued finish, case colored hammer and trigger guard with Smith & Wesson logo checkered black composite grips. Two British proofs on left side of barrel. You will find matching serial number on barrel, cylinder and latch. Barrel has sharp markings and retains approximately 80% of the brilliant high polish royal blue finish. Cylinder has approximately 20% blue, mostly in flutes. Frame has 75% blue mixing with soft brown patina. Case colors have patterned out. Strap are a grey patina. Grips are very good. Strong, near mint bore. Indexes and locks up perfectly double action. A real rarity in the Smith & Wesson large bore top break arena.Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .44 RussianFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: S&WModel: New Model #3Paperwork : No Serial Number: 22933

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(A) U.S. Marked Colt 1st Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver.

Lot # 549 (Sale Order: 536 of 545)      

Manufactured in 1849, this was one of approximately 7,000 made in both civilian and military models. Matching numbers can be found on frame, trigger guard and backstrap. The only number readable on the barrel is the number "5". Loading lever is stamped "400". "4356" is visible on the side of the cylinder. Has the typical oval cylinder stops and all original nipples, most with some degree of damage. Cylinder scene is not visible. The original barrel address is partially visible. There is an inspector stamp on the right barrel flat that is visible but not readable. No visible inspector marks on the cylinder. Left side of frame you can read "Colts", part of patent, and visible "U.S.". Has the distinctive trigger guard made of brass with inspector mark "B". Top of back strap has an inspector mark, visible but not readable. Grips have been reshaped at base. Barrel, cylinder and frame are basically a spotted grey brown patina. Hammer shows heavy pitting. Wedge is not numbered. Most of the existing screws show some degree of abuse. Given that these early Martially marked revolvers saw heavy use over a number of years and they are seldom found with any condition. This is a good representative example from this early period. Revolver indexes and locks up correctly. Visible riffling with usual abrasions. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .44 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: ColtModel: 1st Model DragoonPaperwork : No Serial Number: 4356
Manufactured in 1849, this was one of approximately 7,000 made in both civilian and military models. Matching numbers can be found on frame, trigger guard and backstrap....more The only number readable on the barrel is the number "5". Loading lever is stamped "400". "4356" is visible on the side of the cylinder. Has the typical oval cylinder stops and all original nipples, most with some degree of damage. Cylinder scene is not visible. The original barrel address is partially visible. There is an inspector stamp on the right barrel flat that is visible but not readable. No visible inspector marks on the cylinder. Left side of frame you can read "Colts", part of patent, and visible "U.S.". Has the distinctive trigger guard made of brass with inspector mark "B". Top of back strap has an inspector mark, visible but not readable. Grips have been reshaped at base. Barrel, cylinder and frame are basically a spotted grey brown patina. Hammer shows heavy pitting. Wedge is not numbered. Most of the existing screws show some degree of abuse. Given that these early Martially marked revolvers saw heavy use over a number of years and they are seldom found with any condition. This is a good representative example from this early period. Revolver indexes and locks up correctly. Visible riffling with usual abrasions. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .44 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: ColtModel: 1st Model DragoonPaperwork : No Serial Number: 4356

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(A) Rogers & Spencer Army Percussion Revolver.

Lot # 550 (Sale Order: 537 of 545)      

Matching numbers on barrel, loading lever, cylinder, frame and backstrap. Martially inspected "B" on left side of frame, cylinder, loading lever and bottom of both grip panels. "H" on left side of barrel and frame. Right side of frame and barrel are inspector stamped "B". "ROGERS & SPENCER UTICA NY" on top of frame. Left grip has cartouche "R.P.B." for Robert P. Beales. Approximately 5,800 revolvers were manufactured 1865; 5,000 under U.S. contract November 1865 delivered April 1865. Features six shot, single action, octagon barrel, blued finish, walnut grips. The majority of these revolvers were delivered too late to see any rela action and as a result, most were sold as post-war surplus. This revolver retains approximately 75% of the original factory high polish blue finish with the exception of the trigger guard and straps which are grey patina. Balance of finish is light brown patina. Walnut grips have a few chips but are otherwise excellent with a near perfect cartouche. Near mint bore. Indexes and locks up correctly. Extremely handsome, lightly used Civil War period revolver with lots of original finish.Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .44 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Rogers & SpencerModel: ArmyPaperwork : No Serial Number: 1607
Matching numbers on barrel, loading lever, cylinder, frame and backstrap. Martially inspected "B" on left side of frame, cylinder, loading lever and bottom of both grip ...morepanels. "H" on left side of barrel and frame. Right side of frame and barrel are inspector stamped "B". "ROGERS & SPENCER UTICA NY" on top of frame. Left grip has cartouche "R.P.B." for Robert P. Beales. Approximately 5,800 revolvers were manufactured 1865; 5,000 under U.S. contract November 1865 delivered April 1865. Features six shot, single action, octagon barrel, blued finish, walnut grips. The majority of these revolvers were delivered too late to see any rela action and as a result, most were sold as post-war surplus. This revolver retains approximately 75% of the original factory high polish blue finish with the exception of the trigger guard and straps which are grey patina. Balance of finish is light brown patina. Walnut grips have a few chips but are otherwise excellent with a near perfect cartouche. Near mint bore. Indexes and locks up correctly. Extremely handsome, lightly used Civil War period revolver with lots of original finish.Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .44 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Rogers & SpencerModel: ArmyPaperwork : No Serial Number: 1607

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(A) Cased English Double Action Percussion Revolver.

Lot # 551 (Sale Order: 538 of 545)      

The only markings we can find on this gun is the serial number, 5367, and numerous proof marks. Typical Webley, Deane and Tranter type of mid-19th century English style double action, five shot revolver. Has an exposed hammer with no spur for double action only, which is rather unusual. The cylinder retains virtually all of the original high polish royal blue finish with original nipples. Barrel is about the same with one fingernail sized area that has been cleaned. Trigger guard retains 70% blue. Frame has flaked to about 10%. Walnut checkered grips are excellent. Strong rifled bore with some light residue. Indexes and locks up like new. This revolver is housed in a period wood case and comes with small tin powder flask, ebony handled nipple wrench, single cavity bullet mold and three assorted tool handles.Accessories : Case and toolsBarrel Length: 5"Caliber/Bore: .36 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: BentleyModel: PercussionPaperwork : No Serial Number: 5367
The only markings we can find on this gun is the serial number, 5367, and numerous proof marks. Typical Webley, Deane and Tranter type of mid-19th century English style ...moredouble action, five shot revolver. Has an exposed hammer with no spur for double action only, which is rather unusual. The cylinder retains virtually all of the original high polish royal blue finish with original nipples. Barrel is about the same with one fingernail sized area that has been cleaned. Trigger guard retains 70% blue. Frame has flaked to about 10%. Walnut checkered grips are excellent. Strong rifled bore with some light residue. Indexes and locks up like new. This revolver is housed in a period wood case and comes with small tin powder flask, ebony handled nipple wrench, single cavity bullet mold and three assorted tool handles.Accessories : Case and toolsBarrel Length: 5"Caliber/Bore: .36 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: BentleyModel: PercussionPaperwork : No Serial Number: 5367

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(A) Unfired Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Revolver.

Lot # 552 (Sale Order: 539 of 545)      

The Rogers & Spencer Army Model revolver was built in Willow Dale, New York in 1865 only with a total quantity estimated at 5,800. The United States Ordnance contracted for 5,000 revolvers in November 1864. 1,500 had been delivered by the end of April 1865, with the balance delivered in September of 1865. The Civil War officially ended on May 13th, 1865; less than a month after the order was delivered, as such there are no records indicating any issue of this revolver during the war. Francis Bannerman of New York acquired almost the entire lot at Government sale and offered them to collectors through their catalog for many years. It is also the reason why the majority of examples found never saw any use, which is the case with this revolver. If you've never handled one, the quality and finish is second to none. The bluing is like that of the early Colts and almost fire polish blue topped only by the Nitre blue small screws, with the hammer and loading lever case colored and sporting a pair of near mint flared base walnut grips. The left grip has the inspector stamp "RPB" for Robert P. Beals who inspected the entire shipment. Gun features heavy full octagon barrel, closed top, six shot, single action. Top of the frame is stamped "ROGERS & SPENCER UTICA NY". Military inspector stamp "B" is found on the side of barrel and frame on both left and right side, along with a "P" on right side of loading lever. There is a "B" stamped on the cylinder. "XP" stamp near trigger guard. Base of both grips is stamped "B" as well as a "B" on the bottom of grip frame. There are a couple small flakes off cylinder that are soft patina and a light drag line. Revolver retains 98% of the original high polish factory blue. Near mint bore. About as fine a condition as you could find for one of these revolvers. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .44 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Rogers & StevensModel: ArmyPaperwork : No Serial Number: 650
The Rogers & Spencer Army Model revolver was built in Willow Dale, New York in 1865 only with a total quantity estimated at 5,800. The United States Ordnance contracted ...morefor 5,000 revolvers in November 1864. 1,500 had been delivered by the end of April 1865, with the balance delivered in September of 1865. The Civil War officially ended on May 13th, 1865; less than a month after the order was delivered, as such there are no records indicating any issue of this revolver during the war. Francis Bannerman of New York acquired almost the entire lot at Government sale and offered them to collectors through their catalog for many years. It is also the reason why the majority of examples found never saw any use, which is the case with this revolver. If you've never handled one, the quality and finish is second to none. The bluing is like that of the early Colts and almost fire polish blue topped only by the Nitre blue small screws, with the hammer and loading lever case colored and sporting a pair of near mint flared base walnut grips. The left grip has the inspector stamp "RPB" for Robert P. Beals who inspected the entire shipment. Gun features heavy full octagon barrel, closed top, six shot, single action. Top of the frame is stamped "ROGERS & SPENCER UTICA NY". Military inspector stamp "B" is found on the side of barrel and frame on both left and right side, along with a "P" on right side of loading lever. There is a "B" stamped on the cylinder. "XP" stamp near trigger guard. Base of both grips is stamped "B" as well as a "B" on the bottom of grip frame. There are a couple small flakes off cylinder that are soft patina and a light drag line. Revolver retains 98% of the original high polish factory blue. Near mint bore. About as fine a condition as you could find for one of these revolvers. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .44 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Rogers & StevensModel: ArmyPaperwork : No Serial Number: 650

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(A) Hoards Armory Freeman Army Model Revolver (1863-64).

Lot # 553 (Sale Order: 540 of 545)      

A mere 2,000 of these revolvers were manufactured mid-war at the Hoards Armory in Watertown, New York. They feature the high polish factory royal blue finish, non-fluted cylinder, case hardened hammer and one piece walnut grips. Although there were no known US contracts for this weapon it is still considered a secondary US Martial handgun. These revolvers were beautifully made and finished with the quality of bluing equal to that, if not finer, than their Colt contemporaries. This revolver shows scattered storage marks with some small areas of patina; but still retains a solid 85% or better of this brilliant finish with excellent grips and fading colors on hammer. The action is as tight as new. Near mint bore. Most of the wear on this revolver seems to be simple aging and flaking, the revolver itself showing little use. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .44 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: HoardModel: Freeman Army ModelPaperwork : No Serial Number: 168
A mere 2,000 of these revolvers were manufactured mid-war at the Hoards Armory in Watertown, New York. They feature the high polish factory royal blue finish, non-fluted...more cylinder, case hardened hammer and one piece walnut grips. Although there were no known US contracts for this weapon it is still considered a secondary US Martial handgun. These revolvers were beautifully made and finished with the quality of bluing equal to that, if not finer, than their Colt contemporaries. This revolver shows scattered storage marks with some small areas of patina; but still retains a solid 85% or better of this brilliant finish with excellent grips and fading colors on hammer. The action is as tight as new. Near mint bore. Most of the wear on this revolver seems to be simple aging and flaking, the revolver itself showing little use. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .44 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: HoardModel: Freeman Army ModelPaperwork : No Serial Number: 168

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(A) Fine Condition Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver (.44-40).

Lot # 554 (Sale Order: 541 of 545)      

Approximately 25,000 of these were manufactured between 1875-89. This is a very early model that features the 1858 style pinched from sight and the caliber "44" stamped on the left rear trigger bow. Finished in factory nickel with the Remington barrel address and fitted with walnut two piece grips and lanyard ring. Bottom of grips are stamped "H R". Cylinder retains approximately 70% original factory nickel with an area of light patina where it sat. The balance of the gun retains approximately 95% of its original nickel. This was a very successful competitor to the Model 1873 Colt during the West's most turbulent times and is most famous for its documented use by the famed outlaw Frank James. This is an excellent example with lots of condition, used but well cared for, with excellent albeit slightly shy to metal walnut grips. Strong clean bore and fine action. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .44-40FFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: RemingtonModel: Model 1875Paperwork : No Serial Number: 1007
Approximately 25,000 of these were manufactured between 1875-89. This is a very early model that features the 1858 style pinched from sight and the caliber "44" stamped ...moreon the left rear trigger bow. Finished in factory nickel with the Remington barrel address and fitted with walnut two piece grips and lanyard ring. Bottom of grips are stamped "H R". Cylinder retains approximately 70% original factory nickel with an area of light patina where it sat. The balance of the gun retains approximately 95% of its original nickel. This was a very successful competitor to the Model 1873 Colt during the West's most turbulent times and is most famous for its documented use by the famed outlaw Frank James. This is an excellent example with lots of condition, used but well cared for, with excellent albeit slightly shy to metal walnut grips. Strong clean bore and fine action. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .44-40FFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: RemingtonModel: Model 1875Paperwork : No Serial Number: 1007

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(A) Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Revolver.

Lot # 555 (Sale Order: 542 of 545)      

About 5,800 of these revolvers were manufactured 1863 to 1865. Made in Willowvale, New York they were all made for U.S. contract and bear inspector marks and stamps throughout. Features full octagon barrel, six shot, dingle action, non-fluted cylinder, blued finish, walnut grips, all original nipples. Stamped "ROGERS & SPENCER UTICA NY" on top of frame. All matching numbers on frame, cylinder, trigger guard, barrel and loading lever. No visible cartouche on walnut stocks. Inspector mark "B" can be found on barrel, loading lever, frame, hammer. Barrel has 30-40% blue, balance soft brown patina. Colors have faded out. 75% bright blue on frame mixing patina. Cylinder is soft patina. Hammer has patterned out. Indexes like new. Strong, clean bore. This revolver, along with adjacent revolver is a consecutive serial numbered pair on almost identical condition.Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .44 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Rogers & SpencerModel: ArmyPaperwork : No Serial Number: 2714
About 5,800 of these revolvers were manufactured 1863 to 1865. Made in Willowvale, New York they were all made for U.S. contract and bear inspector marks and stamps thro...moreughout. Features full octagon barrel, six shot, dingle action, non-fluted cylinder, blued finish, walnut grips, all original nipples. Stamped "ROGERS & SPENCER UTICA NY" on top of frame. All matching numbers on frame, cylinder, trigger guard, barrel and loading lever. No visible cartouche on walnut stocks. Inspector mark "B" can be found on barrel, loading lever, frame, hammer. Barrel has 30-40% blue, balance soft brown patina. Colors have faded out. 75% bright blue on frame mixing patina. Cylinder is soft patina. Hammer has patterned out. Indexes like new. Strong, clean bore. This revolver, along with adjacent revolver is a consecutive serial numbered pair on almost identical condition.Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .44 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Rogers & SpencerModel: ArmyPaperwork : No Serial Number: 2714

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(A) Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Revolver.

Lot # 556 (Sale Order: 543 of 545)      

About 5,800 of these revolvers were manufactured 1863 to 1865. Made in Willowvale, New York they were all made for U.S. contract and bear inspector marks and stamps throughout. Features full octagon barrel, six shot, dingle action, non-fluted cylinder, blued finish, walnut grips, all original nipples. Stamped "ROGERS & SPENCER UTICA NY" on top of frame. All matching numbers on frame, cylinder, trigger guard, barrel and loading lever. No visible cartouche on walnut stocks. Inspector mark "B" can be found on barrel, loading lever, frame, hammer. Barrel has traces of blue, balance soft brown patina. Colors have faded out. 75% bright blue on frame mixing patina. Cylinder is soft patina. Hammer has patterned out. Indexes like new. Strong, clean bore. This revolver, along with previous revolver is a consecutive serial numbered pair on almost identical condition.Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .44 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Rogers & SpencerModel: ArmyPaperwork : No Serial Number: 2715
About 5,800 of these revolvers were manufactured 1863 to 1865. Made in Willowvale, New York they were all made for U.S. contract and bear inspector marks and stamps thro...moreughout. Features full octagon barrel, six shot, dingle action, non-fluted cylinder, blued finish, walnut grips, all original nipples. Stamped "ROGERS & SPENCER UTICA NY" on top of frame. All matching numbers on frame, cylinder, trigger guard, barrel and loading lever. No visible cartouche on walnut stocks. Inspector mark "B" can be found on barrel, loading lever, frame, hammer. Barrel has traces of blue, balance soft brown patina. Colors have faded out. 75% bright blue on frame mixing patina. Cylinder is soft patina. Hammer has patterned out. Indexes like new. Strong, clean bore. This revolver, along with previous revolver is a consecutive serial numbered pair on almost identical condition.Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .44 PercussionFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Rogers & SpencerModel: ArmyPaperwork : No Serial Number: 2715

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(A) Fine Deringer "Peanut" Size Percussion Pistol.

Lot # 557 (Sale Order: 544 of 545)      

The peanut sized Deringer is the scarcest and most desirable size made, measuring just over 4" overall. For a similar example, see page 133, plate 7 of "The Deringer in America Volume I" by R.L. Wilson and L.D. Eberhart. This example has the standard round rifled steel barrel with top flat and small sights, breech marked between silver inlaid bands "DERINGER/PHILADEL" and on the left side "P" with a sunburst around it. Scroll-engraved back action lock stamped "DERINGER/PHILADELA" Engraved German silver furniture and vacant shield-shaped wrist escutcheon. Plain varnished walnut stock of familiar form with checkered panels around grip. Excellent condition, barrel and lock have excellent markings and retain an even light brown patina. Furniture has a mellow patina, back of triggerguard tang stamped ""01". Stock very good with some high edge wear and traces of original varnish, a few light storage marks. A very nice and desirable Deringer in excellent condition. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Barrel Length: 1 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .40 RifledFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: DeringerModel: Peanut Pocket Paperwork : No Serial Number: 01
The peanut sized Deringer is the scarcest and most desirable size made, measuring just over 4" overall. For a similar example, see page 133, plate 7 of "The Deringer in ...moreAmerica Volume I" by R.L. Wilson and L.D. Eberhart. This example has the standard round rifled steel barrel with top flat and small sights, breech marked between silver inlaid bands "DERINGER/PHILADEL" and on the left side "P" with a sunburst around it. Scroll-engraved back action lock stamped "DERINGER/PHILADELA" Engraved German silver furniture and vacant shield-shaped wrist escutcheon. Plain varnished walnut stock of familiar form with checkered panels around grip. Excellent condition, barrel and lock have excellent markings and retain an even light brown patina. Furniture has a mellow patina, back of triggerguard tang stamped ""01". Stock very good with some high edge wear and traces of original varnish, a few light storage marks. A very nice and desirable Deringer in excellent condition. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Barrel Length: 1 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .40 RifledFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: DeringerModel: Peanut Pocket Paperwork : No Serial Number: 01

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(A) Cased London Colt Model 1878 .476 Double Action Revolver (1887).

Lot # 558 (Sale Order: 545 of 545)      

The .476 cartridge was developed because the bullet of the .455 failed to seal the bore in the Enfield revolver. It was approved in December of 1881 for the Enfield Mk III. The first Model 1878 revolvers in .476 caliber were shipped to London on June 26th, 1884, the serial number range for .476 revolvers ran from 13385 to 40016, shipped on October 24th, 1898; with the exception of 80 revolvers shipped in 1885, all .476 revolvers were assembled with small grips frames. Caliber of this revolver is marked on the left front trigger guard, which was moved to barrel in 1890. A total of 2,458 Model 1878 Colts were made in this caliber. 1,682 were manufactured in this configuration, there were no Model 1878 revolvers in .476 caliber engraved or ordered with special features as this was sold as a military revolver with no frills. The top of the barrel has the Pall Mall London address. Every cylinder has the English proof mark. Standard features include six shot, double action, blued finish, Colt black composite grips and lanyard ring. Revolver retains approximately 75% of the original factory blue finish, blending with soft brown homogenous patina. Indexes and locks up like new with a bright, shiny bore. This revolver comes housed in a period case lined in red with a more contemporary box lid dealer card. Red lining is also more contemporary. There is a bullet block that holds 15 original cartridges along with a wood handle cleaning rod and a small wrench. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Accessories : Ammo, Case & AccessoriesBarrel Length: 5 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .476 CaliberFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: ColtModel: 1878Paperwork : No Serial Number: 18807
The .476 cartridge was developed because the bullet of the .455 failed to seal the bore in the Enfield revolver. It was approved in December of 1881 for the Enfield Mk I...moreII. The first Model 1878 revolvers in .476 caliber were shipped to London on June 26th, 1884, the serial number range for .476 revolvers ran from 13385 to 40016, shipped on October 24th, 1898; with the exception of 80 revolvers shipped in 1885, all .476 revolvers were assembled with small grips frames. Caliber of this revolver is marked on the left front trigger guard, which was moved to barrel in 1890. A total of 2,458 Model 1878 Colts were made in this caliber. 1,682 were manufactured in this configuration, there were no Model 1878 revolvers in .476 caliber engraved or ordered with special features as this was sold as a military revolver with no frills. The top of the barrel has the Pall Mall London address. Every cylinder has the English proof mark. Standard features include six shot, double action, blued finish, Colt black composite grips and lanyard ring. Revolver retains approximately 75% of the original factory blue finish, blending with soft brown homogenous patina. Indexes and locks up like new with a bright, shiny bore. This revolver comes housed in a period case lined in red with a more contemporary box lid dealer card. Red lining is also more contemporary. There is a bullet block that holds 15 original cartridges along with a wood handle cleaning rod and a small wrench. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.Accessories : Ammo, Case & AccessoriesBarrel Length: 5 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .476 CaliberFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: ColtModel: 1878Paperwork : No Serial Number: 18807

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