Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Wednesday, December 6, 2023  |  9:00 AM Eastern
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Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

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(C) EARLY PRODUCTION 1964 COLT SP1 AR-15 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH PERIOD ACCESSORIES.

Lot # 1132 (Sale Order: 51 of 301)      

Although several experimental rifles were produced in 1963, commercial production of the SP1 began in 1964, starting with serial number SP00101. This early example serial number SP01062 was one of the first thousand production rifles made in 1964 and sports early production features throughout. Correctly proofed 20" matte finished barrel with "12" twist rate marking and iconic duck bill 3 prong flash hider. Standard protected post front sight with bayonet lug. Carry handle mounted rear aperture sight. Early "+" marked lower receiver marked on the left with manufacture information and rampant Colt trademark. Furniture includes black synthetic 2-piece triangular handguard, checkered pistol grip, and fixed position butt stock with ribbed pad. Complete with 4 first type 20-round Colt magazines, each marked with an encircled "1", an early USA-made Colt 3x scope, bipod in original cardboard sleeve, and manual. CONDITION: Very good overall. The vast majority of the original factory matte finish is retained with some areas of thinning and a few scratches. Several areas on the right side of the rifle, especially around the carry handle, show oxidation and finish loss. Furniture has only minor handling marks. Fine bright bore and excellent mechanics. 1 magazine remains in very fine condition, the others showing some corrosion. Scope likewise has areas of cleaned oxidation with clear optics. Accessories: 3 extra magazines, bipod, and scope Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: AR-15 Paperwork: Booklet Serial Number: SP01062
Although several experimental rifles were produced in 1963, commercial production of the SP1 began in 1964, starting with serial number SP00101. This early example serial...more number SP01062 was one of the first thousand production rifles made in 1964 and sports early production features throughout. Correctly proofed 20" matte finished barrel with "12" twist rate marking and iconic duck bill 3 prong flash hider. Standard protected post front sight with bayonet lug. Carry handle mounted rear aperture sight. Early "+" marked lower receiver marked on the left with manufacture information and rampant Colt trademark. Furniture includes black synthetic 2-piece triangular handguard, checkered pistol grip, and fixed position butt stock with ribbed pad. Complete with 4 first type 20-round Colt magazines, each marked with an encircled "1", an early USA-made Colt 3x scope, bipod in original cardboard sleeve, and manual. CONDITION: Very good overall. The vast majority of the original factory matte finish is retained with some areas of thinning and a few scratches. Several areas on the right side of the rifle, especially around the carry handle, show oxidation and finish loss. Furniture has only minor handling marks. Fine bright bore and excellent mechanics. 1 magazine remains in very fine condition, the others showing some corrosion. Scope likewise has areas of cleaned oxidation with clear optics. Accessories: 3 extra magazines, bipod, and scope Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: AR-15 Paperwork: Booklet Serial Number: SP01062

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(M) FN PS90 SEMI AUTOMATIC CARBINE.

Lot # 1133 (Sale Order: 52 of 301)      

Semi-automatic variant of the iconic P90 submachine gun manufactured by Fabrique Nationale. Features include 16" matte finished barrel with integral bird cage flash hider chambered in 5.7x28mm, picatinny optic mounting rail, ambidextrous bullpup configuration, black polymer furniture, and a 50-round detachable magazine. Complete with matching factory box and paperwork. CONDITION: Excellent. As new with only scattered handling marks. Excellent bright bore. Mechanically fine. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 16" Caliber/Bore: 5.7x28mm FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: FN Model: PS90 Serial Number: FN151093
Semi-automatic variant of the iconic P90 submachine gun manufactured by Fabrique Nationale. Features include 16" matte finished barrel with integral bird cage flash hider...more chambered in 5.7x28mm, picatinny optic mounting rail, ambidextrous bullpup configuration, black polymer furniture, and a 50-round detachable magazine. Complete with matching factory box and paperwork. CONDITION: Excellent. As new with only scattered handling marks. Excellent bright bore. Mechanically fine. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 16" Caliber/Bore: 5.7x28mm FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: FN Model: PS90 Serial Number: FN151093

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(M) BUSHMASTER XM15-E2S SEMI AUTOMATIC TARGET RIFLE WITH LEUPOLD OPTIC.

Lot # 1134 (Sale Order: 53 of 301)      

Fitted with a target crowned 24" stainless barrel chambered 5.56x45mm. Standard matte finished Bushmaster lower stamped on the right side with maker information and trademark. Flat top upper mounted with a Leupold VX-II 4-12x scope. Furniture includes a matte black finished aluminum free floated handguard, palm swell pistol grip, and A2 style fixed position stock. Complete with Bushmaster hard case, Vanguard bipod, and cloth Leupold scope cover. CONDITION: Excellent with only light marks. Bore is bright and exhibits crisp rifling throughout. Mechanically fine. Optic is clear. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: 5.56x45mm FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Bushmaster Model: XM15-E2S Serial Number: BFI665393
Fitted with a target crowned 24" stainless barrel chambered 5.56x45mm. Standard matte finished Bushmaster lower stamped on the right side with maker information and trade...moremark. Flat top upper mounted with a Leupold VX-II 4-12x scope. Furniture includes a matte black finished aluminum free floated handguard, palm swell pistol grip, and A2 style fixed position stock. Complete with Bushmaster hard case, Vanguard bipod, and cloth Leupold scope cover. CONDITION: Excellent with only light marks. Bore is bright and exhibits crisp rifling throughout. Mechanically fine. Optic is clear. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: 5.56x45mm FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Bushmaster Model: XM15-E2S Serial Number: BFI665393

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(M) COLT AR-15 SP1 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE.

Lot # 1135 (Sale Order: 54 of 301)      

Circa 1974. Standard 20" matte finished pencil barrel chambered in .223 with bird cage flash hider, bayonet lug, protected post front sight, and carry handle mounted aperture rear sight. Pre-ban receiver marked on the left with Colt trademark and manufacturer information. Furniture includes 2-piece triangle handguard, checkered pistol grip, and A1 style stock with trap butt plate. Complete with 2 aluminum 20-round Colt magazines, an aluminum 30-round Colt magazine, and a Bauer Ordnance M7 bayonet with USM8A1 scabbard. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the original finishes are retained, some minor handling marks present along with a small spot of loss on the receiver. Furniture likewise shows only light evidence of handling. Especially fine and bright bore. Mechanically fine. 30-round magazine is very fine, the 20-round mags show use. Bayonet is very good. Accessories: 2 Extra Mags, Bayonet Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .223 FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: AR-15 Serial Number: SP36720
Circa 1974. Standard 20" matte finished pencil barrel chambered in .223 with bird cage flash hider, bayonet lug, protected post front sight, and carry handle mounted aper...moreture rear sight. Pre-ban receiver marked on the left with Colt trademark and manufacturer information. Furniture includes 2-piece triangle handguard, checkered pistol grip, and A1 style stock with trap butt plate. Complete with 2 aluminum 20-round Colt magazines, an aluminum 30-round Colt magazine, and a Bauer Ordnance M7 bayonet with USM8A1 scabbard. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the original finishes are retained, some minor handling marks present along with a small spot of loss on the receiver. Furniture likewise shows only light evidence of handling. Especially fine and bright bore. Mechanically fine. 30-round magazine is very fine, the 20-round mags show use. Bayonet is very good. Accessories: 2 Extra Mags, Bayonet Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .223 FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: AR-15 Serial Number: SP36720

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(M) IWI GALIL ACE SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH FACTORY BOX.

Lot # 1136 (Sale Order: 55 of 301)      

A modernized version of the iconic Israeli Galil, this semi-automatic only 2nd generation Galil Ace features a 16" matte finished barrel chambered in 5.45x39mm, bird cage flash hider, full-length Picatinny sign mounting rail, milled receiver, ambidextrous safety, free floated M-LOK forend, polymer pistol grip, and side folding telescoping polymer M4 style butt stock. Compatible with AK-74 style magazines, 1 30-round PMAG is included. Also accompanied by the factory box and a cheek riser. CONDITION: Excellent, as new. Only minor handling marks present. Fine bore and mechanics. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 16" Caliber/Bore: 5.45X39mm FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: IWI Model: Galil Ace Serial Number: G2026167
A modernized version of the iconic Israeli Galil, this semi-automatic only 2nd generation Galil Ace features a 16" matte finished barrel chambered in 5.45x39mm, bird cage...more flash hider, full-length Picatinny sign mounting rail, milled receiver, ambidextrous safety, free floated M-LOK forend, polymer pistol grip, and side folding telescoping polymer M4 style butt stock. Compatible with AK-74 style magazines, 1 30-round PMAG is included. Also accompanied by the factory box and a cheek riser. CONDITION: Excellent, as new. Only minor handling marks present. Fine bore and mechanics. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 16" Caliber/Bore: 5.45X39mm FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: IWI Model: Galil Ace Serial Number: G2026167

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(A) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER WITH RARE PEARL GRIPS AND CASE.

Lot # 1137 (Sale Order: 56 of 301)      

This incredibly attractive Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver was manufactured in 1853 and features wonderful Gustave Young factory engraving. This very early example displays his foliate scroll covering the barrel lug, loading lever lug, frame, and hammer. Hammer is engraved on each side with a classic wolf head and an additional signature dog head is concealed within a scroll on the left side of the barrel lug. Revolver is fitted with a 6" octagonal barrel engraved with old English script "Saml Colt" with flourishes, as well as a rope band around the muzzle. Frame engraved on the left side with "COLTS / PATENT" in an arc. Cylinder is standard 5-shot .31 caliber percussion roll stamped with the stagecoach holdup scene. Grip straps are silver plated and engraved with scroll and ray flourishes. Fitted with a very rare set of mother of pearl grips with central scroll engraved medallions. Matching full or partial serial numbers observed throughout, with punch dot marks present above or below the serial numbers on the barrel lug, frame, and grip straps, indicating this revolver was slated for special finishing. Housed in an attractive hardwood presentation case with brass corner supports. Case includes a brass Colts Patent mold, correct eagle flask, sealed 250 count Eley cap tin, packet of cartridges, L-tool, extra nipples, and a spare mainspring. Also accompanying this lot are a pair of hand written notes, one listing this gun by serial number noting it was purchased by Dr. Jim Watson from a John S. Glock January 22, 1972 for $300. The second note records that "This Colt pistol was presented to Col. Horace Kellogg by the 123rd Ohio Regiment in the year 1865". Kellogg served with the 123rd Ohio where he was wounded and captured at Winchester on June 15, 1863. He was exchanged from Libby Prison later that summer, seeing further action through the rest of the war mustering out in 1865. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: A fine example. Significant traces of original blue are retained, especially on the cylinder and protected areas of the barrel, the balance cleaned to an even gray patina. Engraving remains strong and clean; the cylinder scene is likewise legible. Grips are fine. Bore displays strong, well-defined rifling with some mild black powder abrasion. Crisp mechanics. Case has some scattered bumps from storage and transit, but displays exceedingly well. A wonderful factory engraved Colt Pocket. Accessories: Case, accessories Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Paperwork: Provenance Serial Number: 71722
This incredibly attractive Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver was manufactured in 1853 and features wonderful Gustave Young factory engraving. This very early example displa...moreys his foliate scroll covering the barrel lug, loading lever lug, frame, and hammer. Hammer is engraved on each side with a classic wolf head and an additional signature dog head is concealed within a scroll on the left side of the barrel lug. Revolver is fitted with a 6" octagonal barrel engraved with old English script "Saml Colt" with flourishes, as well as a rope band around the muzzle. Frame engraved on the left side with "COLTS / PATENT" in an arc. Cylinder is standard 5-shot .31 caliber percussion roll stamped with the stagecoach holdup scene. Grip straps are silver plated and engraved with scroll and ray flourishes. Fitted with a very rare set of mother of pearl grips with central scroll engraved medallions. Matching full or partial serial numbers observed throughout, with punch dot marks present above or below the serial numbers on the barrel lug, frame, and grip straps, indicating this revolver was slated for special finishing. Housed in an attractive hardwood presentation case with brass corner supports. Case includes a brass Colts Patent mold, correct eagle flask, sealed 250 count Eley cap tin, packet of cartridges, L-tool, extra nipples, and a spare mainspring. Also accompanying this lot are a pair of hand written notes, one listing this gun by serial number noting it was purchased by Dr. Jim Watson from a John S. Glock January 22, 1972 for $300. The second note records that "This Colt pistol was presented to Col. Horace Kellogg by the 123rd Ohio Regiment in the year 1865". Kellogg served with the 123rd Ohio where he was wounded and captured at Winchester on June 15, 1863. He was exchanged from Libby Prison later that summer, seeing further action through the rest of the war mustering out in 1865. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: A fine example. Significant traces of original blue are retained, especially on the cylinder and protected areas of the barrel, the balance cleaned to an even gray patina. Engraving remains strong and clean; the cylinder scene is likewise legible. Grips are fine. Bore displays strong, well-defined rifling with some mild black powder abrasion. Crisp mechanics. Case has some scattered bumps from storage and transit, but displays exceedingly well. A wonderful factory engraved Colt Pocket. Accessories: Case, accessories Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Paperwork: Provenance Serial Number: 71722

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(A) ESPECIALLY FINE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO A. C. BASSETT.

Lot # 1138 (Sale Order: 57 of 301)      

Circa 1866. Lustrous polished blue 7 - 1/2" octagon barrel with 1-line New York address, dovetail blade front sight, and hammer notch rear. 6-shot .36 caliber percussion cylinder rolled with naval engagement scene. Case hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever. 1-piece smooth ivory grips set in silver plated brass straps, the rear strap period inscribed in script "A. C. Bassett". Matching numbers observed on frame, grip straps, cylinder arbor, cylinder, barrel, and wedge. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent for its age. Barrel retains the vast majority of its bright factory blue with some high-edge wear and a few spots of loss. Cylinder faded to patina, the scene largely legible with some dings. Screws retain strong traces of nitre blue; a few appear replaced on the barrel assembly. Case colors remain bright, with some fading present, especially on the recoil shield and hammer. Grip straps retain a few faint traces of plating but are largely mellowing brass. Grips exhibit a very pleasing, warm honey patina. Very strong, bright bore. Crisp and tight mechanics. An outstanding, highly attractive 1851 Navy. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial Number: 199074
Circa 1866. Lustrous polished blue 7 - 1/2" octagon barrel with 1-line New York address, dovetail blade front sight, and hammer notch rear. 6-shot .36 caliber percussion ...morecylinder rolled with naval engagement scene. Case hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever. 1-piece smooth ivory grips set in silver plated brass straps, the rear strap period inscribed in script "A. C. Bassett". Matching numbers observed on frame, grip straps, cylinder arbor, cylinder, barrel, and wedge. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent for its age. Barrel retains the vast majority of its bright factory blue with some high-edge wear and a few spots of loss. Cylinder faded to patina, the scene largely legible with some dings. Screws retain strong traces of nitre blue; a few appear replaced on the barrel assembly. Case colors remain bright, with some fading present, especially on the recoil shield and hammer. Grip straps retain a few faint traces of plating but are largely mellowing brass. Grips exhibit a very pleasing, warm honey patina. Very strong, bright bore. Crisp and tight mechanics. An outstanding, highly attractive 1851 Navy. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial Number: 199074

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(A) COLT SECOND MODEL MARTIALLY MARKED DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER EX FLAYDERMAN.

Lot # 1139 (Sale Order: 58 of 301)      

Manufactured circa 1851 with 7 - 1/2" half octagon-to-round barrel with nickel silver blade front sight and hammer notch rear sight. Martially marked with "U.S." on frame, sub-inspector "B" marking on all major parts, and a cartouche on right and left grip panels. Left grip panel cartouche reads "JCB" and right cartouche is very faint, possibly reading "WAT". Matching serial numbers observed on rammer, barrel, wedge, cylinder arbor, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and butt. Accompanied by a receipt and correspondence when this revolver was consigned with Norm Flayderman in 1968. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Comparitively excellent, with about half of the original bluing remaining on the barrel mixing with a gray patina. Cylinder scene is near fully present, with minor storage marks and images crisp. Cylinder retains a majority of its original bluing, and retains all 6 safety pins. Trigger guard and backstrap are a mellow patina. Grips are excellent with cartouche borders refreshed and a large splice repair on left grip panel. Bore is bright with minor freckling throughout and crisp rifling. Mechanically tight and crisp. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Dragoon Paperwork: Flayderman Letter Serial Number: 10440
Manufactured circa 1851 with 7 - 1/2" half octagon-to-round barrel with nickel silver blade front sight and hammer notch rear sight. Martially marked with "U.S." on frame...more, sub-inspector "B" marking on all major parts, and a cartouche on right and left grip panels. Left grip panel cartouche reads "JCB" and right cartouche is very faint, possibly reading "WAT". Matching serial numbers observed on rammer, barrel, wedge, cylinder arbor, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and butt. Accompanied by a receipt and correspondence when this revolver was consigned with Norm Flayderman in 1968. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Comparitively excellent, with about half of the original bluing remaining on the barrel mixing with a gray patina. Cylinder scene is near fully present, with minor storage marks and images crisp. Cylinder retains a majority of its original bluing, and retains all 6 safety pins. Trigger guard and backstrap are a mellow patina. Grips are excellent with cartouche borders refreshed and a large splice repair on left grip panel. Bore is bright with minor freckling throughout and crisp rifling. Mechanically tight and crisp. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Dragoon Paperwork: Flayderman Letter Serial Number: 10440

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(A) SCARCE AND DESIRABLE TRANSITIONAL LEMAT PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Lot # 1140 (Sale Order: 59 of 301)      

Transitional model Paris made LeMat with octagonal barrel and spurred trigger guard. Iconic 9-shot cylinder over a shotgun barrel. Typical tall bead front sight with notch rear sight cut into hammer, top flat of barrel with the Gothic Paris information. Matching serial number on rammer assembly, rammer cup, barrel, frame, cylinder, and takedown latch. "* / LM" proof for LeJay & Massiaux observed on right side of barrel assembly. Hammer, probably a replacement, with articulating striker. 2-piece checkered walnut grip panels. Lanyard loop on rotatable stud. These pistols were used by all branches of the Confederacy, and even amongst some Union officers. CONDITION: Metal is essentially a chocolate patina throughout, with areas of dove grey metal throughout, with dove grey colored with oil staining. Screws are molested throughout, and the rear trigger guard screw and the right small frame screw have sheared half of their head off. Grips are good with handling and use marks throughout, with some chips missing along the perimeter. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with oxidation commensurate throughout. A pleasant example of the quintessential Confederate sidearm. Barrel Length: 6 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .42 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: LeMat Model: Transitional Serial Number: 694
Transitional model Paris made LeMat with octagonal barrel and spurred trigger guard. Iconic 9-shot cylinder over a shotgun barrel. Typical tall bead front sight with notc...moreh rear sight cut into hammer, top flat of barrel with the Gothic Paris information. Matching serial number on rammer assembly, rammer cup, barrel, frame, cylinder, and takedown latch. "* / LM" proof for LeJay & Massiaux observed on right side of barrel assembly. Hammer, probably a replacement, with articulating striker. 2-piece checkered walnut grip panels. Lanyard loop on rotatable stud. These pistols were used by all branches of the Confederacy, and even amongst some Union officers. CONDITION: Metal is essentially a chocolate patina throughout, with areas of dove grey metal throughout, with dove grey colored with oil staining. Screws are molested throughout, and the rear trigger guard screw and the right small frame screw have sheared half of their head off. Grips are good with handling and use marks throughout, with some chips missing along the perimeter. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with oxidation commensurate throughout. A pleasant example of the quintessential Confederate sidearm. Barrel Length: 6 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .42 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: LeMat Model: Transitional Serial Number: 694

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(A) EXTRAORDINARILY FINE COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO GEORGE L. DAVENPO

Lot # 1141 (Sale Order: 60 of 301)      

Classic Third Model Dragoon with German silver front sight, captured rammer, notch rear sight in hammer, Matching numbers observed on frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder, wedge, and underside of rammer. Standard 2 stage barrel assembly marked on top flat of faceted section "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY". Cylinder with the iconic Indian/Ranger fight scene, and has "MODEL U.S.M.R." and "COLT'S PATENT" parking. Case colored frame and hammer. Fire blued trigger. Silver-plated trigger guard and backstrap. Piano finish grips are modern replacements but fit well. The backstrap is engraved "George L. Davenport". George L'Oste Davenport was the son of Colonel Davenport, a noted early settler of Illinois, particularly Rock Island. George was his firstborn and was born on Rock Island, where he grew up with Meskwaki playmates and learned their language. He was eventually adopted into the tribe and was named "Musquake". He became a partner in his father's business and actively helped develop the town of Davenport, named after his father. He was financially ruined in the 1870s, and in 1879 was appointed Indian Agent to Meskwaki. He died in 1885, in St. Augustine, Florida. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good to excellent, particularly when considering the age. Barrel retains the vast majority of the factory bluing, with some scattered handling marks and scratches throughout, some silvering at muzzle, somewhat heavier on left side, and to high edges. Rammer assembly with approximately 50% of the case colors, more at lug. Frame with approximately 50-60% case colors, most at rear, losses towards nose and on left side of recoil shield. Cylinder excellent with strong safety pins, and a crisp cylinder scene. Retains the vast majority of the silver plating with losses to sharp edges. Grips are very good with handling marks throughout. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Dragoon Serial Number: 15214
Classic Third Model Dragoon with German silver front sight, captured rammer, notch rear sight in hammer, Matching numbers observed on frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder...more, wedge, and underside of rammer. Standard 2 stage barrel assembly marked on top flat of faceted section "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY". Cylinder with the iconic Indian/Ranger fight scene, and has "MODEL U.S.M.R." and "COLT'S PATENT" parking. Case colored frame and hammer. Fire blued trigger. Silver-plated trigger guard and backstrap. Piano finish grips are modern replacements but fit well. The backstrap is engraved "George L. Davenport". George L'Oste Davenport was the son of Colonel Davenport, a noted early settler of Illinois, particularly Rock Island. George was his firstborn and was born on Rock Island, where he grew up with Meskwaki playmates and learned their language. He was eventually adopted into the tribe and was named "Musquake". He became a partner in his father's business and actively helped develop the town of Davenport, named after his father. He was financially ruined in the 1870s, and in 1879 was appointed Indian Agent to Meskwaki. He died in 1885, in St. Augustine, Florida. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good to excellent, particularly when considering the age. Barrel retains the vast majority of the factory bluing, with some scattered handling marks and scratches throughout, some silvering at muzzle, somewhat heavier on left side, and to high edges. Rammer assembly with approximately 50% of the case colors, more at lug. Frame with approximately 50-60% case colors, most at rear, losses towards nose and on left side of recoil shield. Cylinder excellent with strong safety pins, and a crisp cylinder scene. Retains the vast majority of the silver plating with losses to sharp edges. Grips are very good with handling marks throughout. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Dragoon Serial Number: 15214

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(A) VERY FINE CASED ADAMS PATENT DOUBLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER BY JOHN JEFFERSON.

Lot # 1142 (Sale Order: 61 of 301)      

Engraved on the top flat "JOHN JEFFERSON. GUN MAKER. 1. BAR ST SCARBOROUGH". Jefferson is listed as working at 1 Bar Street circa 1874. Revolver features brilliant high polish blued finish with nitre blue and case-hardened small parts. Attractive .45 caliber 5 - 1/2" octagon barrel with drift adjustable blade front sight and side-mounted loading lever. 5-shot crown over "P" and "V" proofed percussion cylinder. Frame bears Adams Patent information and is bordered with double-line engraving. Fit with a 1-piece finely checkered walnut grip and steel cap. Housed in an attractive portioned oak case including a dual cavity Adams marked conical bullet mold, cleaning rod, nipple wrench, Dixon oiler, Eley cap bag, and E. Joyce cap tin. CONDITION: Especially fine, excellent for its age. Bountiful amounts of lustrous original blue are retained with light edge wear and areas of toning. Trigger guard and grip cap have largely drifted to brown patina. Small parts likewise retain most of their original finishes. The grip is excellent with sharp checkering. Very fine, strong bore. Mechanically fine. Matching numbers observed on frame and cylinder, loading lever numbered "141". Case has moderate scattered impressions, remaining very good overall. A very attractive specimen. Accessories: Case, accessories Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Jefferson Model: Adams Patent Serial Number: 37823
Engraved on the top flat "JOHN JEFFERSON. GUN MAKER. 1. BAR ST SCARBOROUGH". Jefferson is listed as working at 1 Bar Street circa 1874. Revolver features brilliant high p...moreolish blued finish with nitre blue and case-hardened small parts. Attractive .45 caliber 5 - 1/2" octagon barrel with drift adjustable blade front sight and side-mounted loading lever. 5-shot crown over "P" and "V" proofed percussion cylinder. Frame bears Adams Patent information and is bordered with double-line engraving. Fit with a 1-piece finely checkered walnut grip and steel cap. Housed in an attractive portioned oak case including a dual cavity Adams marked conical bullet mold, cleaning rod, nipple wrench, Dixon oiler, Eley cap bag, and E. Joyce cap tin. CONDITION: Especially fine, excellent for its age. Bountiful amounts of lustrous original blue are retained with light edge wear and areas of toning. Trigger guard and grip cap have largely drifted to brown patina. Small parts likewise retain most of their original finishes. The grip is excellent with sharp checkering. Very fine, strong bore. Mechanically fine. Matching numbers observed on frame and cylinder, loading lever numbered "141". Case has moderate scattered impressions, remaining very good overall. A very attractive specimen. Accessories: Case, accessories Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Jefferson Model: Adams Patent Serial Number: 37823

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(A) NICKEL FINISHED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER (1882).

Lot # 1143 (Sale Order: 62 of 301)      

Manufactured 1882. The included factory letter indicates that Colt has no records, but a pair of Kopec letters indicate that, aside from the nickel finish, the gun is in original in all other respects. DFC inspections for David F. Clark on barrel, frame, and on right side of grip. Left side of grip with Captain John Greer cartouche. Kopec notes that his records indicate number 82,234 was shipped October 11th, 1882, and 83,948 was delivered October 30th; this gun was, thus, delivered in that time. Kopec further notes that less than 10% of revolvers still have their original cartouches, and this makes guns like this very desirable. Typical 7 - 1/2" configuration with blade front sight, 1 line address across top of barrel, bullseye ejector rod head, 3-line 3-date patent information on left side of frame, "U.S." on left side of frame, and 1 piece walnut grips. Matching full or partial numbers observed on frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder, barrel under the ejector rod housing, and inside of grips along backstrap. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection.CONDITION: Very good, retaining the vast majority of the nickel finish with some flaking and rubs throughout, most rubbing at high edges. Other superficial scratches throughout, some marks from handling and use. Legends somewhat softened throughout from application of nickel. Grips are very good, with some handling marks, some dings and impressions, and one grain separation through the cartouche on the right side. Mechanically fine with all 4 Colt clicks, bore has strong rifling and moderate frosting and pitting throughout. Accompanied by 2 Kopec letters, a Colt factory letter, and 2 photos Dick took of the gun with an Indian Agent badge. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Kopec Letter, Information Serial Number: 82712
Manufactured 1882. The included factory letter indicates that Colt has no records, but a pair of Kopec letters indicate that, aside from the nickel finish, the gun is in ...moreoriginal in all other respects. DFC inspections for David F. Clark on barrel, frame, and on right side of grip. Left side of grip with Captain John Greer cartouche. Kopec notes that his records indicate number 82,234 was shipped October 11th, 1882, and 83,948 was delivered October 30th; this gun was, thus, delivered in that time. Kopec further notes that less than 10% of revolvers still have their original cartouches, and this makes guns like this very desirable. Typical 7 - 1/2" configuration with blade front sight, 1 line address across top of barrel, bullseye ejector rod head, 3-line 3-date patent information on left side of frame, "U.S." on left side of frame, and 1 piece walnut grips. Matching full or partial numbers observed on frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder, barrel under the ejector rod housing, and inside of grips along backstrap. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection.CONDITION: Very good, retaining the vast majority of the nickel finish with some flaking and rubs throughout, most rubbing at high edges. Other superficial scratches throughout, some marks from handling and use. Legends somewhat softened throughout from application of nickel. Grips are very good, with some handling marks, some dings and impressions, and one grain separation through the cartouche on the right side. Mechanically fine with all 4 Colt clicks, bore has strong rifling and moderate frosting and pitting throughout. Accompanied by 2 Kopec letters, a Colt factory letter, and 2 photos Dick took of the gun with an Indian Agent badge. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Kopec Letter, Information Serial Number: 82712

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(A) HIGHEST KNOWN DFC INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY MODEL REVOLVER.

Lot # 1144 (Sale Order: 63 of 301)      

This is part of the David F. Clark subinspected series, which ran from serial number #53006 through to 121238. It comes with some correspondence letters from John A. Kopec discussing that it is the highest recorded serial number in this range. D.F.C. proofed on the bottom of the barrel, front of the frame, side of the cylinder, and on the bottom of the grip. Grip is cartouched on both sides and has 1887 on the left side. U.S. stamped in the left lower part of the receiver. Full serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and the backstrap. Partial serial numbers observed on the barrel and the side of the cylinder. Assembly number 1023 observed on the loading gate and the bottom of the frame. Single line barrel address "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." on top of the barrel. 3 line patent dates on the left side of the frame. It has the correct bulls eye ejector rod. CONDITION: This gun has some of the original blue finish in the protected areas. It has case colors in the protected areas on the frame and the hammer. The grips show wear, but you can see the cartouches very well. Good bore with some frosting in the lands and grooves. Action has all 4 clicks and works fine. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Kopec Correspondence Copies Serial Number: 12029
This is part of the David F. Clark subinspected series, which ran from serial number #53006 through to 121238. It comes with some correspondence letters from John A. Kope...morec discussing that it is the highest recorded serial number in this range. D.F.C. proofed on the bottom of the barrel, front of the frame, side of the cylinder, and on the bottom of the grip. Grip is cartouched on both sides and has 1887 on the left side. U.S. stamped in the left lower part of the receiver. Full serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and the backstrap. Partial serial numbers observed on the barrel and the side of the cylinder. Assembly number 1023 observed on the loading gate and the bottom of the frame. Single line barrel address "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." on top of the barrel. 3 line patent dates on the left side of the frame. It has the correct bulls eye ejector rod. CONDITION: This gun has some of the original blue finish in the protected areas. It has case colors in the protected areas on the frame and the hammer. The grips show wear, but you can see the cartouches very well. Good bore with some frosting in the lands and grooves. Action has all 4 clicks and works fine. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Kopec Correspondence Copies Serial Number: 12029

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(A) JTC INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY MODEL REVOLVER.

Lot # 1145 (Sale Order: 64 of 301)      

This is part of the John T. Cleveland subinspected series between 1876-1877. The Colt factory archive letter states that this revolver is a .45 caliber, barrel length not listed, blued finish, and stocks not listed. It was shipped on February 13, 1877, to the United States Government, U.S. Government Inspector located at the Colt Plant in a shipment of 203 guns. It also comes with a John A. Kopec letter that gives a brief history of this gun. J.T.C. proofed on the bottom of the barrel, front of the frame, side of the cylinder, and on the bottom of the grip. Grip is cartouched on both sides and has 1877 on the left side. U.S. stamped in the left lower part of the receiver. Full serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and the backstrap. Partial serial numbers observed on the barrel and the side of the cylinder. Assembly number 1843 observed on the loading gate and the bottom of the frame. Single line barrel address "-COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.-" on top of the barrel. 3 line patent dates on the left side of the frame. It has the correct bullseye ejector rod. CONDITION: This gun has some traces of the original blue finish. It has case colors in the protected areas on the frame and the hammer. The grips show wear, but you can see the cartouches very well. Good bore with some frosting in the lands and grooves. Action has all 4 clicks and works fine. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Copy, Kopec Letter Copy Serial Number: 35483
This is part of the John T. Cleveland subinspected series between 1876-1877. The Colt factory archive letter states that this revolver is a .45 caliber, barrel length not...more listed, blued finish, and stocks not listed. It was shipped on February 13, 1877, to the United States Government, U.S. Government Inspector located at the Colt Plant in a shipment of 203 guns. It also comes with a John A. Kopec letter that gives a brief history of this gun. J.T.C. proofed on the bottom of the barrel, front of the frame, side of the cylinder, and on the bottom of the grip. Grip is cartouched on both sides and has 1877 on the left side. U.S. stamped in the left lower part of the receiver. Full serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and the backstrap. Partial serial numbers observed on the barrel and the side of the cylinder. Assembly number 1843 observed on the loading gate and the bottom of the frame. Single line barrel address "-COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.-" on top of the barrel. 3 line patent dates on the left side of the frame. It has the correct bullseye ejector rod. CONDITION: This gun has some traces of the original blue finish. It has case colors in the protected areas on the frame and the hammer. The grips show wear, but you can see the cartouches very well. Good bore with some frosting in the lands and grooves. Action has all 4 clicks and works fine. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Copy, Kopec Letter Copy Serial Number: 35483

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(A) COLORADO MINER ATTRIBUTED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SAA REVOLVER WITH WYOMING RIG.

Lot # 1146 (Sale Order: 65 of 301)      

Shipped May 23, 1894 as part of a 5 gun shipment to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company of Chicago, Illinois. Blued 4 - 3/4" barrel rolled on the left "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" and with 2-line address on top. Blade front sight and frame notch rear. Extremely early smokeless frame stamped on the left with 2-line patent date and encircled Rampant Colt. Grips are very attractive smooth 2-piece ivory. Accompanied by a double loop holster stamped "C.F. PERKINS / MAKER / DIXON, WYO." for Indian fighter, miner, rancher, trader, stage contractor, and owner of the Perkins General Store, Charles Perkins of Dixon, Wyoming, as well as an unmarked 40 loop gun belt with clipped corner buckle. An included appraisal done by a previous owner notes that her father, the original owner of the gun, lived in Craig, Colorado, as a young man, about 50 miles from Dixon. Further research done by Dick Burdick identifies the original owner as Robert Joseph Nicholson (1876-1948), who is listed on the 1900 census as a "Proprietor of Placer", along with his brother Norris a "Placer Miner", in the Precinct of Four Mile, Colorado. Accompanying research includes copies of documents and photographs related to Nicholson as well as Perkins, in addition to a 2015 dated factory letter. CONDITION: Very good overall. Traces of original factory blue are present on the protected areas of the ejector rod housing and grip straps, the balance fading to a pleasant gunmetal gray patina. Trigger and some screws also display portions of their original nitre blue. Grips exhibit an extremely attractive warm honey patina, fitting somewhat shy to the back strap. Rifling is well defined, some frosting and light pitting present. Especially fine and crisp mechanics. All 4 tumbler clicks intact. Matching numbers observed on frame and grip straps. Cylinder is unnumbered, loading gate numbered "372". Holster and belt are sturdy and still somewhat supple, showing frontier use with crackled and worn surfaces. A great Colorado miner attributed Frontier Six Shooter with scarce Wyoming leather. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. Accessories: Holster, Belt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 156320
Shipped May 23, 1894 as part of a 5 gun shipment to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company of Chicago, Illinois. Blued 4 - 3/4" barrel rolled on the left "COLT FRONTIER SIX...more SHOOTER" and with 2-line address on top. Blade front sight and frame notch rear. Extremely early smokeless frame stamped on the left with 2-line patent date and encircled Rampant Colt. Grips are very attractive smooth 2-piece ivory. Accompanied by a double loop holster stamped "C.F. PERKINS / MAKER / DIXON, WYO." for Indian fighter, miner, rancher, trader, stage contractor, and owner of the Perkins General Store, Charles Perkins of Dixon, Wyoming, as well as an unmarked 40 loop gun belt with clipped corner buckle. An included appraisal done by a previous owner notes that her father, the original owner of the gun, lived in Craig, Colorado, as a young man, about 50 miles from Dixon. Further research done by Dick Burdick identifies the original owner as Robert Joseph Nicholson (1876-1948), who is listed on the 1900 census as a "Proprietor of Placer", along with his brother Norris a "Placer Miner", in the Precinct of Four Mile, Colorado. Accompanying research includes copies of documents and photographs related to Nicholson as well as Perkins, in addition to a 2015 dated factory letter. CONDITION: Very good overall. Traces of original factory blue are present on the protected areas of the ejector rod housing and grip straps, the balance fading to a pleasant gunmetal gray patina. Trigger and some screws also display portions of their original nitre blue. Grips exhibit an extremely attractive warm honey patina, fitting somewhat shy to the back strap. Rifling is well defined, some frosting and light pitting present. Especially fine and crisp mechanics. All 4 tumbler clicks intact. Matching numbers observed on frame and grip straps. Cylinder is unnumbered, loading gate numbered "372". Holster and belt are sturdy and still somewhat supple, showing frontier use with crackled and worn surfaces. A great Colorado miner attributed Frontier Six Shooter with scarce Wyoming leather. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. Accessories: Holster, Belt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 156320

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(A) HISTORIC CASED COLT NO. 3 PATERSON BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER PRESENTED TO WILLIAM WATSON WI

Lot # 1147 (Sale Order: 66 of 301)      

Numbered in the same range, only approximately 850 No. 2 and No. 3 Belt Model revolvers are believed to have been manufactured by Samuel Colt's Patent Arms Manufacturing Co. of Paterson, New Jersey, circa 1837 to 1840. This particularly extraordinary specimen of a No. 3 is accompanied by an extremely scarce, original, presentation case and accoutrements. The blued 5 - 1/2" octagon barrel is roll stamped on the top flat "Patent Arms M'g Co Paterson N-J Colt's Pt" between a pair of small bowtie motifs. .31 caliber bore with 11 groove rifling. Front sight is a small German silver blade. Hammer notch rear sight. The 5-shot rounded shoulder cylinder displays a crisp and largely legible rolled cylinder scene featuring the "COLT" horse head trademark, as well as a pair of centaurs armed with a Colt rifle and revolvers engaged in combat with horsemen and foot soldiers. Polished blue frame with solid recoil shield and folding trigger. The 1-piece smooth varnished walnut grips are flared at the base and numbered to the gun. Revolver is housed in a correct beveled lid varnished mahogany presentation case lined in brown crushed velvet and complete with original accountments. A matching spare cylinder is secured by a dowel in the upper right corner. To the left of the revolver, retained by iron mounts, are an iron single cavity round ball mold with 3 walnut handles, Paterson combination tool (screwdriver, ball starter, nipple wrench, and pick), and threaded wiping rod with turned walnut handle. The first pattern bass capper is embossed around the lid edge "COLT'S PATENT / PATENT ARMS M(?)NG CO PATERSON. N.J." between rings with a central rampant Colt motif and a pair of crossed Paterson revolvers. Complete with a correct 5 - 1/2" long No. 3 cylinder charger, with gold plated knurled bands at each end and a central band marked in script "Patent Arms M'g. Co. Paterson N.J. - Colt's Pt.". Importantly, this cased set features an inlaid presentation plaque on the lid, inscribed in fine script "W. Watson / from A. P.". Inscription is well executed and appears original. It compares favorably with another known cased presentation, No. 3 serial number 24, which appears to be done in the same hand. "W. Watson" is widely attributed to William Watson, a New York City attorney who is documented as representing Samuel Colt in disputes with Patent Arms Mfg. Co. treasurer and majority shareholder John Ehlers. By 1841, the fledgling company was financially insecure and Samuel Colt likewise, requesting personal funds from Ehlers to continue trying to secure a government contract in Washington DC. Although the New Jersey contract for 100 carbines was eventually secured, the funds needed for Colt's rent were not. William Watson was authorized to collect this sum of $100, with Samuel Colt advising that he bring a witness along as Ehlers "may turn out a rogue". Further research suggests the "A.P." who presented this revolver to Watson is Andrew Parsons, a minority shareholder in the P. A. Mfg. Co., owning 10 shares of the company as is recorded on an August 1837 list. Parsons was an influential New Jersey politician who represented Passaic County, home of Colt's Paterson factory, in the Upper House of the New Jersey Legislature. He served back to back terms as Vice President of the Council of the New Jersey Legislature in 1837 and 1838, next in line to fill a vacancy in the Governor's mansion. Although Parsons and Watson are both associated with Colt, the exact reason for the presentation of this revolver is unknown. In an included 25-page letter by R.L. Wilson detailing this gun, it is speculated Parsons may have presented the gun to Watson on behalf of Colt, perhaps as payment or to secure loyalty. Presentation revolvers remained an important part of Colt's marketing into the Hartford years and, at the time, Ehler's was cracking down on trials and loan guns due to the company's financial woes. Or perhaps, Parson, being a stockholder, may have presented the gun in appreciation of Watson's assistance to Colt in moving the company in a direction he found favorable. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Significant portions of original blue are retained on the barrel, largely drifting to pleasing brown patina. Both cylinders show evidence of use with some fulminate pitting on the rear faces and nipples. Cylinder scenes remain strong and largely legible. Frame and grip straps display approximately 60% bright blue. Click here to see the full description.

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(A) FACTORY ENGRAVED SHERIFFS MODEL COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH FACTORY CARVED IVORY GRIPS.

Lot # 1148 (Sale Order: 67 of 301)      

Rare and desirable factory engraved Colt Single Action Army Sheriff's model with a 3 - 1/2" barrel and carved steer head ivory grip panels. Noted author and collector Ron Graham wrote a 4-page letter explaining the significance and rarity of this gun. According to Ron, it is 1 of only 2 factory engraved Sheriffs models with a 3 - 1/2" barrel. He also states that the grips are of the period and show age. They are not the grips that are original to this gun. There is also a Colt Factory Archive letter that states that this gun shipped a .45 Colt with a 3 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, carved steer head ivory grips, and factory engraving. It was shipped to Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri, for H.L. Dyer on February 11, 1898, in a shipment of one gun. 2-line barrel address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, "45 COLT". 2-line patent date on the left side of the frame with a Rampant Colt logo in a circle. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Master engraved with a floral pattern and a punch dot background. There are other geometric designs incorporated in the engraving. 2 piece ivory grips with a very attractive steer head on the right grip. CONDITION: This gun retains some of the original blue finish on the barrel and the protected areas. Fair bore with some frosting in the lands and grooves. Grips show some slight wear and age. Action works great and locks up tight. An extremely rare gun that would be the centerpiece of any collection. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Sherriff Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 172730
Rare and desirable factory engraved Colt Single Action Army Sheriff's model with a 3 - 1/2" barrel and carved steer head ivory grip panels. Noted author and collector Ron...more Graham wrote a 4-page letter explaining the significance and rarity of this gun. According to Ron, it is 1 of only 2 factory engraved Sheriffs models with a 3 - 1/2" barrel. He also states that the grips are of the period and show age. They are not the grips that are original to this gun. There is also a Colt Factory Archive letter that states that this gun shipped a .45 Colt with a 3 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, carved steer head ivory grips, and factory engraving. It was shipped to Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri, for H.L. Dyer on February 11, 1898, in a shipment of one gun. 2-line barrel address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, "45 COLT". 2-line patent date on the left side of the frame with a Rampant Colt logo in a circle. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Master engraved with a floral pattern and a punch dot background. There are other geometric designs incorporated in the engraving. 2 piece ivory grips with a very attractive steer head on the right grip. CONDITION: This gun retains some of the original blue finish on the barrel and the protected areas. Fair bore with some frosting in the lands and grooves. Grips show some slight wear and age. Action works great and locks up tight. An extremely rare gun that would be the centerpiece of any collection. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Sherriff Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 172730

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(A) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY SHIPPED TO H.M. MORSE, WITH COLORADO HISTORY.

Lot # 1149 (Sale Order: 68 of 301)      

Per the included factory letter, this revolver shipped as a 5 - 1/2" nickel gun in .32 Rifle Cartridge (.32-20) with rubber grips and factory engraving, sent to H.M. Morse's Sons, Pueblo, Colorado, on June 28th, 1888, in a shipment of 1. Morse is particularly noted as a Western pioneer who eventually settled in Pueblo after globe trotting, where he opened a gun store and was a noted collector. This revolver is in the same configuration as when it shipped, and the work is undoubtedly that of Helfricht or his shop, with approximately B class coverage of well cut acanthus scroll on a punch dot background, dressed at the edges with rocker engraving, and accented with florals and geometrics, including the iconic sunburst on recoil shield and shell motif on backstrap. Typical features include kidney shaped ejector rod, blackpowder frame, 3-line patent on left side of frame, caliber marking on left side of trigger guard, blade front sight with notch rear sight. 2 piece grips with raised American eagles and encircled Rampant Colts at top. Ejector rod housing retained by stud and screw, barrel marked "32" on base. Housed in a Colt maroon fliptop box, unnumbered and devoid of labels. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining the majority of the Colt factory nickel, with appropriate distension about the caliber proof from application of stamp. Nickel flaking is largely confined to sharp edges, but some areas are scattered about the gun. Flashes of nitre bluing retained on screws, but restrained to protected areas. Grips are very good with some minor handling marks and abrasions, but no chips or cracks. Action is fine with all 4 Colt clicks, bore has good visible rifling, with frosting and pitting throughout. Box is very good with some peeling and rubs through from age, but intact and solid. This is a good example of a Western shipped gun with excellent engraving. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .32-20 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 126716
Per the included factory letter, this revolver shipped as a 5 - 1/2" nickel gun in .32 Rifle Cartridge (.32-20) with rubber grips and factory engraving, sent to H.M. Mors...moree's Sons, Pueblo, Colorado, on June 28th, 1888, in a shipment of 1. Morse is particularly noted as a Western pioneer who eventually settled in Pueblo after globe trotting, where he opened a gun store and was a noted collector. This revolver is in the same configuration as when it shipped, and the work is undoubtedly that of Helfricht or his shop, with approximately B class coverage of well cut acanthus scroll on a punch dot background, dressed at the edges with rocker engraving, and accented with florals and geometrics, including the iconic sunburst on recoil shield and shell motif on backstrap. Typical features include kidney shaped ejector rod, blackpowder frame, 3-line patent on left side of frame, caliber marking on left side of trigger guard, blade front sight with notch rear sight. 2 piece grips with raised American eagles and encircled Rampant Colts at top. Ejector rod housing retained by stud and screw, barrel marked "32" on base. Housed in a Colt maroon fliptop box, unnumbered and devoid of labels. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining the majority of the Colt factory nickel, with appropriate distension about the caliber proof from application of stamp. Nickel flaking is largely confined to sharp edges, but some areas are scattered about the gun. Flashes of nitre bluing retained on screws, but restrained to protected areas. Grips are very good with some minor handling marks and abrasions, but no chips or cracks. Action is fine with all 4 Colt clicks, bore has good visible rifling, with frosting and pitting throughout. Box is very good with some peeling and rubs through from age, but intact and solid. This is a good example of a Western shipped gun with excellent engraving. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .32-20 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 126716

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(A) DOCUMENTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY PINCH FRAME REVOLVER, SERIAL NUMBER 82.

Lot # 1150 (Sale Order: 69 of 301)      

Originally intended for the U.S. Military, the "Pinched Frame" sighting feature was abandoned by the U.S. Ordnance Department, as a result of a July 22, 1873 letter written by Ordnance Inspector, Captain J.R. Edie. Captain Edie recommended that an open flute on the revolver top strap offered a superior sighting picture. The total number of "Pinch Frames" manufactured is unknown, however, it is believed to be around 100 or less. These first-run revolvers have unique features found only on their type. 7 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .45 Long Colt with single line script barrel address with correct serifs on either side, nickel silver blade front sight, and "pinched" frame rear sight; this last feature is unique to these guns. Correct ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head and reinforcement stud. Frame is marked with correct 2-line patent marking with September 19, 1871 and July 2nd 1872 patent dates. Matching serial numbers observed on bottom of barrel near cylinder pin, side of cylinder, frame, trigger guard, and butt. Accompanying this gun is a factory letter confirming configuration (barrel length and stocks are listed as "Not Listed", indicating that they were what was factory standard at the time, which was 7 - 1/2" barrel and walnut grips) as well as shipment to H&D Folsom Arms Company of New York, New York on July 1, 1874, a photocopy of Flayderman's catalog from December 1964, photos, and a 1999 dated letter from Ron Graham. In Graham's letter, he documents this revolver as being original except for the replacement checkered ivory grips and that the front sight has been repaired. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Good, with nearly all of the original finishes turned a gray patina, with markings sharp, and original bluing evident in well-protected areas such as underneath ejector rod housing and on sides of trigger guard. Grips are good, with checkering well worn and small repair on left grip panel. Mechanically fine, with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is frosted with crisp rifling. A documented, original pinch frame that would be the centerpiece of a Colt collection. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Letters Serial Number: 82
Originally intended for the U.S. Military, the "Pinched Frame" sighting feature was abandoned by the U.S. Ordnance Department, as a result of a July 22, 1873 letter writt...moreen by Ordnance Inspector, Captain J.R. Edie. Captain Edie recommended that an open flute on the revolver top strap offered a superior sighting picture. The total number of "Pinch Frames" manufactured is unknown, however, it is believed to be around 100 or less. These first-run revolvers have unique features found only on their type. 7 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .45 Long Colt with single line script barrel address with correct serifs on either side, nickel silver blade front sight, and "pinched" frame rear sight; this last feature is unique to these guns. Correct ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head and reinforcement stud. Frame is marked with correct 2-line patent marking with September 19, 1871 and July 2nd 1872 patent dates. Matching serial numbers observed on bottom of barrel near cylinder pin, side of cylinder, frame, trigger guard, and butt. Accompanying this gun is a factory letter confirming configuration (barrel length and stocks are listed as "Not Listed", indicating that they were what was factory standard at the time, which was 7 - 1/2" barrel and walnut grips) as well as shipment to H&D Folsom Arms Company of New York, New York on July 1, 1874, a photocopy of Flayderman's catalog from December 1964, photos, and a 1999 dated letter from Ron Graham. In Graham's letter, he documents this revolver as being original except for the replacement checkered ivory grips and that the front sight has been repaired. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Good, with nearly all of the original finishes turned a gray patina, with markings sharp, and original bluing evident in well-protected areas such as underneath ejector rod housing and on sides of trigger guard. Grips are good, with checkering well worn and small repair on left grip panel. Mechanically fine, with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is frosted with crisp rifling. A documented, original pinch frame that would be the centerpiece of a Colt collection. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Letters Serial Number: 82

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(A) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Lot # 1151 (Sale Order: 70 of 301)      

Manufactured in 1897 with 5 - 1/2" barrel, blade front sight, and frame notch rear. Color case hardened frame with sides of hammer polished bright. Mounted with a 1 piece pair of Mother of Pearl grips carved with an eagle on the right grip panel. Barrel is marked .41 caliber underneath cylinder pin. Barrel caliber marking has been restamped to read "45 COLT", likely from when the barrel was bored out and re-rifled for .45 caliber. Factory engraved with scroll on a punchdot background, with accenting wrigglework and starbursts in Cuno Helfricht's style. Accompanied by 3 factory letters as well as letters of provenance. The first factory letter is dated July 19, 1984, and lists this gun as factory engraved, 5 - 1/2" barrel in .41 Colt with blue finish, rubber stocks, and shipment to Hartley & Graham in New York on January 26, 1897. The second factory letter is dated June 28, 1984, and lists this gun as nickel finish, rubber stocks, 5 - 1/2" barrel in .45 Colt, and shipment to Walter Tips in Austin, Texas on August 10, 1897. There is an additional letter from the Colt factory dated July 19, 1984, stating that there were 2 entries in the records regarding serial number 169126, 1 nickel and 1 blue gun as noted above. Additionally, in this letter, it is noted that no records are available on firearms returned to the Colt factory for remodeling. Further accompanied by a letter dated June 1, 1984, from A.T. (Tom) Seymour III stating that his assumption was that the gun was originally chambered in .41 Colt, and then factory rechambered to .45, however, the gun does not show typical Colt factory rework markings, and he could not get verbal or written confirmation by Colt of the factory rework. The third factory letter is dated May 23, 1979, and is addressed to Tom Seymour and lists the gun as 5 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .41 Colt with blue finish, rubber stocks, factory engraved, and shipment to Hartley & Graham on January 26, 1897. The final piece of paperwork accompanying this revolver is a letter dated June 8, 1983, from Ronald A. Ogan of Ogan Antique, Ltd., stating his opinion that this gun is original in every respect to the Colt factory. CONDITION: Excellent, with a majority of the original bluing remaining with carry and usage wear in normally handled areas such as front and backstraps and ejector rod housing. Frame shows bright case colors in protected areas. Mechanically fine with all 4 hammer stops present. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Grips show no major signs of distress. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letters, Information Serial Number: 169126
Manufactured in 1897 with 5 - 1/2" barrel, blade front sight, and frame notch rear. Color case hardened frame with sides of hammer polished bright. Mounted with a 1 piece...more pair of Mother of Pearl grips carved with an eagle on the right grip panel. Barrel is marked .41 caliber underneath cylinder pin. Barrel caliber marking has been restamped to read "45 COLT", likely from when the barrel was bored out and re-rifled for .45 caliber. Factory engraved with scroll on a punchdot background, with accenting wrigglework and starbursts in Cuno Helfricht's style. Accompanied by 3 factory letters as well as letters of provenance. The first factory letter is dated July 19, 1984, and lists this gun as factory engraved, 5 - 1/2" barrel in .41 Colt with blue finish, rubber stocks, and shipment to Hartley & Graham in New York on January 26, 1897. The second factory letter is dated June 28, 1984, and lists this gun as nickel finish, rubber stocks, 5 - 1/2" barrel in .45 Colt, and shipment to Walter Tips in Austin, Texas on August 10, 1897. There is an additional letter from the Colt factory dated July 19, 1984, stating that there were 2 entries in the records regarding serial number 169126, 1 nickel and 1 blue gun as noted above. Additionally, in this letter, it is noted that no records are available on firearms returned to the Colt factory for remodeling. Further accompanied by a letter dated June 1, 1984, from A.T. (Tom) Seymour III stating that his assumption was that the gun was originally chambered in .41 Colt, and then factory rechambered to .45, however, the gun does not show typical Colt factory rework markings, and he could not get verbal or written confirmation by Colt of the factory rework. The third factory letter is dated May 23, 1979, and is addressed to Tom Seymour and lists the gun as 5 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .41 Colt with blue finish, rubber stocks, factory engraved, and shipment to Hartley & Graham on January 26, 1897. The final piece of paperwork accompanying this revolver is a letter dated June 8, 1983, from Ronald A. Ogan of Ogan Antique, Ltd., stating his opinion that this gun is original in every respect to the Colt factory. CONDITION: Excellent, with a majority of the original bluing remaining with carry and usage wear in normally handled areas such as front and backstraps and ejector rod housing. Frame shows bright case colors in protected areas. Mechanically fine with all 4 hammer stops present. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Grips show no major signs of distress. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letters, Information Serial Number: 169126

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(A) ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ENCLOSED PEARL GRIPS, BOX, AND LETTERS FROM R.L.

Lot # 1152 (Sale Order: 71 of 301)      

Per the 2 included factory letters, this revolver shipped as a .45 Colt with 4 - 3/4" barrel with nickel finish, unlisted stocks, and sent to Simmons Hardware, St. Louis, Missouri, on April 3rd, 1884, in a shipment of 6 guns. Also included is a letter from R.L. Wilson, opining that the gun is factory engraved and that the letter is mistaken, as it is very similar to No. 107009, and the work is factory quality; in the initial letter from Dick Burdick requesting that Larry look at the gun, he also notes that 107009 shipped within 1 month of 108272. Another letter from Dr. Harris of Magni-Scan Authentication covers the work on this gun extensively, and attributes that work to L.D. Nimschke based on the cutting technique and progression marks, comparing with museum held of Nimschke's work, and notes that it is original finish. Accompanied by Harris's supporting paperwork, including extensive statistical analysis. Classic 4 - 3/4" configuration with blade from sight, kidney shaped ejector rod head, 2-line Colt address across top of barrel, notch rear sight in strap, frame with 3-line 3-date patent information. Left side of trigger guard with "45 CAL" marking. Extremely unusual but highly attractive pearl grips are enclosed in a silver frame, designed to keep the edges from chipping, are marked in backstrap "Patd 23d/88" indicating a patent, probably for the silver frame to prevent the pearl chipping. Engraved in approximate C class engraving of nicely shaded acanthus scroll on a punch dot background, dressed at the edges with rocker engraving, and interspersed geometric designs, including starbursts on recoil shield and loading gate. Ejector rod housing engraved with rocker engraving and dots. Barrel engraved en suite. Cylider engraved with rocker engraving and dots at rear, and acanthus scroll over chambers. Housed in a Colt maroon box with Colt trade labels, top replaced and overlaid over another. CONDITION: Metal retains the vast majority of the nickel finish, with some very thin mossing spotting throughout and some flaking to sharp edges. Some minor bubbling, particularly on butt and bottom of frame. Grips are very good with some minor chips, silver frame is tarnished and has even pitting. Engraving is crisp and well cut, befitting a master of Nimschke's level. Mechnically fine, 3 Colt clicks; some internals are replaced. Bore is very good with strong rifling, and some very minor frosting. Box is very good with typical age related distress and rubs through, but is solid and complete. An extremely interesting example; Dick clearly also thought so, as the dates of letters indicate he owned this revolver for at least 40 years. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letters, Information Serial Number: 108272
Per the 2 included factory letters, this revolver shipped as a .45 Colt with 4 - 3/4" barrel with nickel finish, unlisted stocks, and sent to Simmons Hardware, St. Louis,...more Missouri, on April 3rd, 1884, in a shipment of 6 guns. Also included is a letter from R.L. Wilson, opining that the gun is factory engraved and that the letter is mistaken, as it is very similar to No. 107009, and the work is factory quality; in the initial letter from Dick Burdick requesting that Larry look at the gun, he also notes that 107009 shipped within 1 month of 108272. Another letter from Dr. Harris of Magni-Scan Authentication covers the work on this gun extensively, and attributes that work to L.D. Nimschke based on the cutting technique and progression marks, comparing with museum held of Nimschke's work, and notes that it is original finish. Accompanied by Harris's supporting paperwork, including extensive statistical analysis. Classic 4 - 3/4" configuration with blade from sight, kidney shaped ejector rod head, 2-line Colt address across top of barrel, notch rear sight in strap, frame with 3-line 3-date patent information. Left side of trigger guard with "45 CAL" marking. Extremely unusual but highly attractive pearl grips are enclosed in a silver frame, designed to keep the edges from chipping, are marked in backstrap "Patd 23d/88" indicating a patent, probably for the silver frame to prevent the pearl chipping. Engraved in approximate C class engraving of nicely shaded acanthus scroll on a punch dot background, dressed at the edges with rocker engraving, and interspersed geometric designs, including starbursts on recoil shield and loading gate. Ejector rod housing engraved with rocker engraving and dots. Barrel engraved en suite. Cylider engraved with rocker engraving and dots at rear, and acanthus scroll over chambers. Housed in a Colt maroon box with Colt trade labels, top replaced and overlaid over another. CONDITION: Metal retains the vast majority of the nickel finish, with some very thin mossing spotting throughout and some flaking to sharp edges. Some minor bubbling, particularly on butt and bottom of frame. Grips are very good with some minor chips, silver frame is tarnished and has even pitting. Engraving is crisp and well cut, befitting a master of Nimschke's level. Mechnically fine, 3 Colt clicks; some internals are replaced. Bore is very good with strong rifling, and some very minor frosting. Box is very good with typical age related distress and rubs through, but is solid and complete. An extremely interesting example; Dick clearly also thought so, as the dates of letters indicate he owned this revolver for at least 40 years. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letters, Information Serial Number: 108272

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(A) AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AND HISTORICAL COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER FROM THE JOHNSON COUNTY W

Lot # 1153 (Sale Order: 72 of 301)      

The 1889-1893 "Johnson County War", also referred to as the "War on Powder River" or the "Wyoming Range War" is probably the best-known example of an American Range War. These conflicts were over control of open range land (public land) to transport cattle or settle on and the ensuing conflict from competition over resources, robbery, and cattle rustling. The Wyoming Stock Grower's Association, also known as the "Invaders" or "Cheyenne Club" consisted of Wyoming's elite, including politicians, law enforcement, and influential ranchers. The WSGA's main goal was to protect their larger interest in control of the open range to enhance the profitability of their cattle while eliminating smaller ranchers and competition, even hiring Texan mercenaries in the process. Because of growing discontent and incipient violence, smaller ranchers formed the Northern Wyoming Farmers and Stock Growers' Association (NWFSGA) and were led by a man named Nate Champion. Champion survived one assassination attempt in November of 1891 in which he shot 3 would-be assassins and escaped with his life. In April of 1892, he was among the 2 NWFSGA members killed at the KC Ranch. He was surrounded and fled when the building was lit on fire, where Invaders were waiting for him and shot him. After this, the Cheyenne Club continued on toward Buffalo, where the NWFSGA was waiting for them and pinned them down. The Johnson County War would eventually be stopped when the United States Government had the 6th Cavalry take the WSGA posse members into custody. When an unofficial leader of the WSGA, Major Frank Wolcott, surrendered their weapons to the Army, he also gave them a detailed list of which guns were present by serial number, as well as equipment. This gun is on the Wolcott list, used by a member of the Invaders, Elias Whitcomb, who was the oldest member. Manufactured in 1891 with 4 - 3/4" barrel chambered in .41 Colt with 2 line barrel address, blade front sight, and frame notch rear. Blue finish with color case hardened frame, and color case hardened hammer. Mounted with factory checkered gutta percha grips featuring a Rampant Colt on either side in an oval. Accompanied by a period leather holster marked "F.A. MEANEA / CHEYENNE" on the front, it is more than likely the original holster from its use in the Johnson County War. This gun was bought from the great-grandson of Whitcomb as it was given to him on a trip to Wyoming to visit his grandmother in the 1940s, in this configuration, including the holster and a copy of the Wolcott list. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Very good, with about half of the original bluing remaining, mixing with a gray patina consistent with carry and usage wear. Frame case colors are faded but present. Grip checkering is well worn and grips show some sun fading but no major cracks. Mechanically tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is frosted with well-defined rifling. Holster is very good with tight stitching, pliable leather, crisp maker marking, and carry wear throughout. Documentation with this revolver is quite extensive, including a factory letter confirming configuration and shipment on May 21, 1891 to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company of Chicago, Illinois; the original "Hoofprints of the Past Museum" collections loan form from when this gun was on loan there; research on Whitcomb; a copy of the Walcott list; and articles on the Johnson County War. Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Binder of Prov., Factory Letter Serial Number: 140710
The 1889-1893 "Johnson County War", also referred to as the "War on Powder River" or the "Wyoming Range War" is probably the best-known example of an American Range War. ...moreThese conflicts were over control of open range land (public land) to transport cattle or settle on and the ensuing conflict from competition over resources, robbery, and cattle rustling. The Wyoming Stock Grower's Association, also known as the "Invaders" or "Cheyenne Club" consisted of Wyoming's elite, including politicians, law enforcement, and influential ranchers. The WSGA's main goal was to protect their larger interest in control of the open range to enhance the profitability of their cattle while eliminating smaller ranchers and competition, even hiring Texan mercenaries in the process. Because of growing discontent and incipient violence, smaller ranchers formed the Northern Wyoming Farmers and Stock Growers' Association (NWFSGA) and were led by a man named Nate Champion. Champion survived one assassination attempt in November of 1891 in which he shot 3 would-be assassins and escaped with his life. In April of 1892, he was among the 2 NWFSGA members killed at the KC Ranch. He was surrounded and fled when the building was lit on fire, where Invaders were waiting for him and shot him. After this, the Cheyenne Club continued on toward Buffalo, where the NWFSGA was waiting for them and pinned them down. The Johnson County War would eventually be stopped when the United States Government had the 6th Cavalry take the WSGA posse members into custody. When an unofficial leader of the WSGA, Major Frank Wolcott, surrendered their weapons to the Army, he also gave them a detailed list of which guns were present by serial number, as well as equipment. This gun is on the Wolcott list, used by a member of the Invaders, Elias Whitcomb, who was the oldest member. Manufactured in 1891 with 4 - 3/4" barrel chambered in .41 Colt with 2 line barrel address, blade front sight, and frame notch rear. Blue finish with color case hardened frame, and color case hardened hammer. Mounted with factory checkered gutta percha grips featuring a Rampant Colt on either side in an oval. Accompanied by a period leather holster marked "F.A. MEANEA / CHEYENNE" on the front, it is more than likely the original holster from its use in the Johnson County War. This gun was bought from the great-grandson of Whitcomb as it was given to him on a trip to Wyoming to visit his grandmother in the 1940s, in this configuration, including the holster and a copy of the Wolcott list. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Very good, with about half of the original bluing remaining, mixing with a gray patina consistent with carry and usage wear. Frame case colors are faded but present. Grip checkering is well worn and grips show some sun fading but no major cracks. Mechanically tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is frosted with well-defined rifling. Holster is very good with tight stitching, pliable leather, crisp maker marking, and carry wear throughout. Documentation with this revolver is quite extensive, including a factory letter confirming configuration and shipment on May 21, 1891 to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company of Chicago, Illinois; the original "Hoofprints of the Past Museum" collections loan form from when this gun was on loan there; research on Whitcomb; a copy of the Walcott list; and articles on the Johnson County War. Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Binder of Prov., Factory Letter Serial Number: 140710

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(A) HISTORIC COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER REVOLVER OF COLORADO MARSHALL J.W. SCYBERT.

Lot # 1154 (Sale Order: 73 of 301)      

Shipped February 18, 1893, as a single gun shipment to F.W. Adams, a store owner in New Castle, Colorado, as a blued .44-40 Single Action with 5 - 1/2" barrel, pearl grips, and a factory inscription done in gold reading "J.W. SCYBERT - CITY MARSHAL / PRESENTED BY BERNARDY BROS." on the back strap. Josiah Walter Scybert was born December 31, 1859, and is listed as living in Colorado as early as 1885. By 1888, he was recorded as acting Deputy Sheriff of New Castle, the newly formed mining town, before officially being elected as the town's first City Marshal later that year. He held the position until 1893, becoming Night Marshal. An 1893 article in the Glenwood Springs Avalanche Echo records his service as having "made many important arrests during his terms of office and is noted for his fearlessness and daring." Schynert remained in the New Castle area until at least 1910, ranching along the Divide Creek near where Teddy Roosevelt set up his bear hunting camp in 1905. Although it is unknown why this revolver was presented to Scybert, the Bernoudy Brothers (misspelled Bernardy Bros. on the gun) were proprietors of a saloon in New Castle from 1889 to 1894 and also served as agents for various local real estate and insurance agencies. This revolver is accompanied by extensive research complied by Donald Jones, including copies of photographs of Marshal Scybert wearing his badge, Francis Adam's store where the revolver was shipped, and various period views of New Castle, in addition to numerous scans of period documentation and historical references. The revolver remains in the configuration as shipped, confirmed by a 2011 dated Colt archival letter and scan of the original factory record. Revolver is fitted with a 5 - 1/2" .44-40 round barrel roll stamped "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" and with 1-line address. Black powder frame stamped on the right with 2-line patent marking and encircled rampant Colt. Grips are smooth 2-piece mother of pearl. This historic revolver is photographed and described in a 1974 article, "The Marshal's Colt," published in the Pennsylvania Gun Collectors Association "Monthly Bugle" by William W. Dalrymple and in 1976 on pages 8 and 9 of "Historical Hartford Hardware" by the same author, copies of each are included. The revolver is also pictured on page 411 of the "Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia", and pg. 66 of the First Edition, "A Study Of The Colt Single Action ARmy Revolver" by Graham, Kopec, and Moore. PROVENANCE: Ex Charlie Schriener, John Hayes, Robert Blom, Richard "Dick" Burdick. CONDITION: Good. Revolver finishes have drifted to a brown, gray patina throughout, with use commensurate with a Western lawman's Peacemaker. Markings are legible, the inscription somewhat faint, with light traces of gold in the lettering. Grips are somewhat poorly fit, showing age with oxidation staining and some mild chipping along the edges. Bore displays strong, well-defined rifling, some cleaned black powder oxidation present in the grooves. Crisp mechanics, all 4 hammer clicks retained. A few screws appear to be replaced. Matching numbers were observed on frame and grip straps. Documented guns from lawmen in the Old West are few and far between, even scarcer with factory presentation inscriptions. This Colorado Marshal-presented Peacemaker is a tangible piece of American Western history and would make an excellent addition to any advanced collection. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Binder of Prov, Factory Letter Serial Number: 149901
Shipped February 18, 1893, as a single gun shipment to F.W. Adams, a store owner in New Castle, Colorado, as a blued .44-40 Single Action with 5 - 1/2" barrel, pearl grip...mores, and a factory inscription done in gold reading "J.W. SCYBERT - CITY MARSHAL / PRESENTED BY BERNARDY BROS." on the back strap. Josiah Walter Scybert was born December 31, 1859, and is listed as living in Colorado as early as 1885. By 1888, he was recorded as acting Deputy Sheriff of New Castle, the newly formed mining town, before officially being elected as the town's first City Marshal later that year. He held the position until 1893, becoming Night Marshal. An 1893 article in the Glenwood Springs Avalanche Echo records his service as having "made many important arrests during his terms of office and is noted for his fearlessness and daring." Schynert remained in the New Castle area until at least 1910, ranching along the Divide Creek near where Teddy Roosevelt set up his bear hunting camp in 1905. Although it is unknown why this revolver was presented to Scybert, the Bernoudy Brothers (misspelled Bernardy Bros. on the gun) were proprietors of a saloon in New Castle from 1889 to 1894 and also served as agents for various local real estate and insurance agencies. This revolver is accompanied by extensive research complied by Donald Jones, including copies of photographs of Marshal Scybert wearing his badge, Francis Adam's store where the revolver was shipped, and various period views of New Castle, in addition to numerous scans of period documentation and historical references. The revolver remains in the configuration as shipped, confirmed by a 2011 dated Colt archival letter and scan of the original factory record. Revolver is fitted with a 5 - 1/2" .44-40 round barrel roll stamped "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" and with 1-line address. Black powder frame stamped on the right with 2-line patent marking and encircled rampant Colt. Grips are smooth 2-piece mother of pearl. This historic revolver is photographed and described in a 1974 article, "The Marshal's Colt," published in the Pennsylvania Gun Collectors Association "Monthly Bugle" by William W. Dalrymple and in 1976 on pages 8 and 9 of "Historical Hartford Hardware" by the same author, copies of each are included. The revolver is also pictured on page 411 of the "Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia", and pg. 66 of the First Edition, "A Study Of The Colt Single Action ARmy Revolver" by Graham, Kopec, and Moore. PROVENANCE: Ex Charlie Schriener, John Hayes, Robert Blom, Richard "Dick" Burdick. CONDITION: Good. Revolver finishes have drifted to a brown, gray patina throughout, with use commensurate with a Western lawman's Peacemaker. Markings are legible, the inscription somewhat faint, with light traces of gold in the lettering. Grips are somewhat poorly fit, showing age with oxidation staining and some mild chipping along the edges. Bore displays strong, well-defined rifling, some cleaned black powder oxidation present in the grooves. Crisp mechanics, all 4 hammer clicks retained. A few screws appear to be replaced. Matching numbers were observed on frame and grip straps. Documented guns from lawmen in the Old West are few and far between, even scarcer with factory presentation inscriptions. This Colorado Marshal-presented Peacemaker is a tangible piece of American Western history and would make an excellent addition to any advanced collection. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Binder of Prov, Factory Letter Serial Number: 149901

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(C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH CARVED STEER HEAD GRIPS.

Lot # 1155 (Sale Order: 74 of 301)      

Shipped March 10, 1911 as part of a single gun shipment for John H.A. Sanson to Stauffer, Eshleman & Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. Gun is factory engraved in the Cuno Helfricht style of scroll and foliate engraving with a punch dot background and zigzag borders. 5 - 1/2" barrel rollmarked "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" and with 1-line address. Blade front sight and frame notch rear. Frame stamped with 2-line patent dates and encircled rampant Colt. "VP" proofed trigger guard. Grips are 2-piece mother of pearl, the right featuring a carved steer head motif. Accompanied by a 2008 dated Colt archival letter confirming configuration, stocks unlisted. CONDITION: Revolver displays an overall even gunmetal gray patina showing heavy use and wear. Grips are fit very well and have minor losses at the toe and heel of the right panel. Bore shows strong, well defined rifling and some frosting. Fine mechanics. All 4 hammer clicks retained. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 317026
Shipped March 10, 1911 as part of a single gun shipment for John H.A. Sanson to Stauffer, Eshleman & Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. Gun is factory engraved in the Cun...moreo Helfricht style of scroll and foliate engraving with a punch dot background and zigzag borders. 5 - 1/2" barrel rollmarked "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" and with 1-line address. Blade front sight and frame notch rear. Frame stamped with 2-line patent dates and encircled rampant Colt. "VP" proofed trigger guard. Grips are 2-piece mother of pearl, the right featuring a carved steer head motif. Accompanied by a 2008 dated Colt archival letter confirming configuration, stocks unlisted. CONDITION: Revolver displays an overall even gunmetal gray patina showing heavy use and wear. Grips are fit very well and have minor losses at the toe and heel of the right panel. Bore shows strong, well defined rifling and some frosting. Fine mechanics. All 4 hammer clicks retained. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 317026

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(C) AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED HELFRICHT COLT BISLEY FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER WITH THE ONLY

Lot # 1156 (Sale Order: 75 of 301)      

Per the included factory letter, this revolver shipped as a .44 caliber Bisley with a 4 - 3/4" barrel, nickel finish, pearl stocks "with carved coat of arms motif", and shipped to L. Zeckendorf and Company, Tucson, Territory of Arizona, August 5th, 1903, in a shipment of 1 gun. Also included is a letter from Ron Graham discussing this revolver and a copy of the Colt special order book where this gun is listed as a factory engraved gun that took 2 weeks to complete the #3 pattern and fit with pearl carved U.S. "Book of Arms". In the letter from Ron Graham, he discusses how scarce a revolver in this configuration is, as only 60 or so Bisleys were factory engraved, and while some have better finish, the quality of engraving on this example and the grips make it a superior example. The grips are the only known example of factory carved pearls with the Coat of Arms motif, and they are possibly truly unique. Standard Bisley markings and legends with a 2-line 3-patent patent line, with an encircled Rampant Colt and an additional engraved line about the Colt, indicative of Helfricht's work. Graham suggests that Cuno himself cut the engraving due to the quality. The scroll is Helfricht's classic acanthus scroll on a punch dot background with accenting geometrics, including rocker engraved borders and geometrics. Cylinder has unusual semi-relief wrigglework at the rear. Floral devices on loading game, ejector rod housing lug on frame, and recoil shield. Grips with relief carved seal of the united states on the right panel, as lettered. Research from Dick Burdick indicates that Louis Zeckendorf was a German immigrant who controlled L. Zeckendorf and Company, a massive commercial store that was prominent in Arizona and down into Sonora, Mexico, where they carried everything from furniture to machinery to wool. His business partner was Albert Steinfeld, also a German immigrant, who was called Tuscon's Merchant Prince; no doubt one of these two industry titans special ordered this gun. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Overall very good, with the majority of the factory nickel remaining, with losses concentrated on the frame. Nickel is flaking throughout, with better retention in protected areas. Typical superficial scratches throughout, common to nickel. Stocks are excellent, with 2 minor chips to left scale. Hammer with case colors, heavily faded. Mechanically fine, bore has strong rifling. This is an extraordinarily rare example. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bisley Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 246959
Per the included factory letter, this revolver shipped as a .44 caliber Bisley with a 4 - 3/4" barrel, nickel finish, pearl stocks "with carved coat of arms motif", and s...morehipped to L. Zeckendorf and Company, Tucson, Territory of Arizona, August 5th, 1903, in a shipment of 1 gun. Also included is a letter from Ron Graham discussing this revolver and a copy of the Colt special order book where this gun is listed as a factory engraved gun that took 2 weeks to complete the #3 pattern and fit with pearl carved U.S. "Book of Arms". In the letter from Ron Graham, he discusses how scarce a revolver in this configuration is, as only 60 or so Bisleys were factory engraved, and while some have better finish, the quality of engraving on this example and the grips make it a superior example. The grips are the only known example of factory carved pearls with the Coat of Arms motif, and they are possibly truly unique. Standard Bisley markings and legends with a 2-line 3-patent patent line, with an encircled Rampant Colt and an additional engraved line about the Colt, indicative of Helfricht's work. Graham suggests that Cuno himself cut the engraving due to the quality. The scroll is Helfricht's classic acanthus scroll on a punch dot background with accenting geometrics, including rocker engraved borders and geometrics. Cylinder has unusual semi-relief wrigglework at the rear. Floral devices on loading game, ejector rod housing lug on frame, and recoil shield. Grips with relief carved seal of the united states on the right panel, as lettered. Research from Dick Burdick indicates that Louis Zeckendorf was a German immigrant who controlled L. Zeckendorf and Company, a massive commercial store that was prominent in Arizona and down into Sonora, Mexico, where they carried everything from furniture to machinery to wool. His business partner was Albert Steinfeld, also a German immigrant, who was called Tuscon's Merchant Prince; no doubt one of these two industry titans special ordered this gun. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Overall very good, with the majority of the factory nickel remaining, with losses concentrated on the frame. Nickel is flaking throughout, with better retention in protected areas. Typical superficial scratches throughout, common to nickel. Stocks are excellent, with 2 minor chips to left scale. Hammer with case colors, heavily faded. Mechanically fine, bore has strong rifling. This is an extraordinarily rare example. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bisley Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 246959

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