Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

Wednesday, October 25, 2023  |  9:00 AM Eastern
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Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

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BEADED AMERICAN INDIAN GAUNTLETS.

Lot # 1076 (Sale Order: 76 of 353)      

Plateau fringed buckskin gauntlets. Calico lined with beaded elk and floral motifs. Circa 1920. Size is adult medium. CONDITION: Supple with no bead loss and only light period wear.
Plateau fringed buckskin gauntlets. Calico lined with beaded elk and floral motifs. Circa 1920. Size is adult medium. CONDITION: Supple with no bead loss and only light p...moreeriod wear.

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WILSON'S DOUBLE CIGAR CUTTER.

Lot # 1077 (Sale Order: 77 of 353)      

Late 1800s.

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INDIAN HEAD CIGAR CUTTER.

Lot # 1078 (Sale Order: 78 of 353)      

Figural Indian head cigar cutter. Nice detail.

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CINCO CIGAR LIGHTER WITH SHADE.

Lot # 1079 (Sale Order: 79 of 353)      

All original.

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BULL DURHAM REVERSE PAINTING ON GLASS ADVERTISEMENT.

Lot # 1080 (Sale Order: 80 of 353)      

Beautiful reverse on glass Bull Durham Tobacco sign. Later production, circa 1980s. Heavy ornate frame. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

CORRECTION: After further review, This sign is actually 100% original and produced in the late 1940’s. It was done as an anniversary piece for Bull Durham.

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BRONZE FIGURAL HOUND DOG HUMIDOR.

Lot # 1081 (Sale Order: 81 of 353)      

Done by G. Soares. Nice detail.

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INDIAN FIGURAL TOBACCO HUMIDOR.

Lot # 1082 (Sale Order: 82 of 353)      

Nice image of full dressed Indian on top of barrel.

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COWBOY CERAMIC HUMIDOR.

Lot # 1083 (Sale Order: 83 of 353)      

Nice image of cowboy head. Marked "Good Luck" on front.

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GAMBLERS LIDDED TOBACCO HUMIDOR.

Lot # 1084 (Sale Order: 84 of 353)      

Made by Nippon.

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GAMBLER'S TOBACCO HUMIDOR.

Lot # 1085 (Sale Order: 85 of 353)      

Manufactured by Nippon.

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SUNSET TRAIL TOBACCO TIN.

Lot # 1086 (Sale Order: 86 of 353)      

Nice image of cowboy and cowgirl.

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LOT OF 3: TOBACCO TINS.

Lot # 1087 (Sale Order: 87 of 353)      

Includes two tins, the Miners Puddlers is tin, the Union Leaders is tin; the Albers Rye Flower is cardboard.

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(A) COLT TRANSITIONAL 1849 SQUAREBACK POCKET INSCRIBED "E.L.S. CALIFORNIA, 1851 $42.00" ON BACKSTRAP

Lot # 1088 (Sale Order: 88 of 353)      

Full or partial matching numbers observed on barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, butt wedge, rammer, and cylinder. 5" barrel with rammer assembly, 5 shot cylinder, squareback triggger guard, pinched cone front sight, and hammer notch rear sight. Cylinder with stagecoach holdup scene. Interestingly, the entire gun was silver plated at one point, with strong traces of silver plate still visible on the barrel assembly. Further, this gun is engraved "E.L.S. California 1951 $42.00" on the backstrap. This revolver comes with extensive provenance from Herb Glass Junior, Red Jackson, and Ben Ames Williams, all notable Colt collectors. The revolver first shows up in the 1959 Jackson Arms catalog of the Ben Ames Williams collection, listed as item 457; interestingly, it also notes that the gun was featured in "True Magazine some three of four years ago"; a December 1954 copy of Sports Illustrated, where the revolver is featured as part of the article "New Interest in Old Colts"; a copy of "Modern Man" hunting annual magazine where this revolver is featured in the same spread, this time as part of an article titled "Peacemaker: America's Most Famous Gun"; letter from Jeff Millet to Tom Martin, talking about finding this gun in an old Jackson Arms catalog, the mention of the gun in True Magazine; a letter from Herb Glass to Tom Martin discussing this gun and how he bought it twice, the second time from Red Jackson in the 1970s (apparently, Red Jackson also had his hands on it twice!); finally is a photo of this gun with a leather holster with a carved flap. CONDITION: Metal is essentially gunmetal grey with aforementioned traces of silver on barrel assembly and rammer, some minor marks from handling and storage, and some dings around wedge. Straps with significant amount of the silver plating, approximately 85-90%, with a crisp inscription only somewhat softened by age. Bore is very good with strong rifling and some minor areas of pitting. This is a very interesting revolver with a ton of character and ties to some of the best Colt collectors of all time. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Paperwork: Folder Serial Number: 14228
Full or partial matching numbers observed on barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, butt wedge, rammer, and cylinder. 5" barrel with rammer assembly, 5 shot cylinder, squ...moreareback triggger guard, pinched cone front sight, and hammer notch rear sight. Cylinder with stagecoach holdup scene. Interestingly, the entire gun was silver plated at one point, with strong traces of silver plate still visible on the barrel assembly. Further, this gun is engraved "E.L.S. California 1951 $42.00" on the backstrap. This revolver comes with extensive provenance from Herb Glass Junior, Red Jackson, and Ben Ames Williams, all notable Colt collectors. The revolver first shows up in the 1959 Jackson Arms catalog of the Ben Ames Williams collection, listed as item 457; interestingly, it also notes that the gun was featured in "True Magazine some three of four years ago"; a December 1954 copy of Sports Illustrated, where the revolver is featured as part of the article "New Interest in Old Colts"; a copy of "Modern Man" hunting annual magazine where this revolver is featured in the same spread, this time as part of an article titled "Peacemaker: America's Most Famous Gun"; letter from Jeff Millet to Tom Martin, talking about finding this gun in an old Jackson Arms catalog, the mention of the gun in True Magazine; a letter from Herb Glass to Tom Martin discussing this gun and how he bought it twice, the second time from Red Jackson in the 1970s (apparently, Red Jackson also had his hands on it twice!); finally is a photo of this gun with a leather holster with a carved flap. CONDITION: Metal is essentially gunmetal grey with aforementioned traces of silver on barrel assembly and rammer, some minor marks from handling and storage, and some dings around wedge. Straps with significant amount of the silver plating, approximately 85-90%, with a crisp inscription only somewhat softened by age. Bore is very good with strong rifling and some minor areas of pitting. This is a very interesting revolver with a ton of character and ties to some of the best Colt collectors of all time. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Paperwork: Folder Serial Number: 14228

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(A) WELLS FARGO & CO. MARKED SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot # 1089 (Sale Order: 89 of 353)      

Numerous examples of these with Wells Fargo markings are known; see pgs. 99-100 of Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 3rd Edition, by Supica & Nahas. It is believed that Wells Fargo purchased several hundred of these from the U.S. Government as surplus for their messengers, with the barrels cut to a much handier 5". Ribbed barrel with blade half sight in notch, V-notch rear sight mounted to latch. Schofield patent on right side of barrel lug, with "W.F. & CO'S. EX 164" under patent; left side of lug with S&W patent information. Matching "164" on cylinder and butt. Attractive pair of period ivory grips are currently mounted, but the original walnut grips with "164" stamped on right scale are included. Notably, most of these guns were nickel plated to better survive rough use; bluing is unusual. CONDITION: Revolver retains some, approximately 20-30% of the original bluing, most around protected areas of cylinder, with balance a smooth chocolate patina with flashes of dove grey, particularly at high edges. Legends are crisp. Mechanically fine, although hammer tends to stick on second click; bore with strong visible rifling and some frosting throughout. Ivory grips are very good with some black striations common to old ivory. Walnut grips are very good with some handling marks and impressions throughout. This is a good example of a true Western gun. Accessories: Original grips Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 S&W FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: Schofield Serial Number: 164
Numerous examples of these with Wells Fargo markings are known; see pgs. 99-100 of Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 3rd Edition, by Supica & Nahas. It is believed that...more Wells Fargo purchased several hundred of these from the U.S. Government as surplus for their messengers, with the barrels cut to a much handier 5". Ribbed barrel with blade half sight in notch, V-notch rear sight mounted to latch. Schofield patent on right side of barrel lug, with "W.F. & CO'S. EX 164" under patent; left side of lug with S&W patent information. Matching "164" on cylinder and butt. Attractive pair of period ivory grips are currently mounted, but the original walnut grips with "164" stamped on right scale are included. Notably, most of these guns were nickel plated to better survive rough use; bluing is unusual. CONDITION: Revolver retains some, approximately 20-30% of the original bluing, most around protected areas of cylinder, with balance a smooth chocolate patina with flashes of dove grey, particularly at high edges. Legends are crisp. Mechanically fine, although hammer tends to stick on second click; bore with strong visible rifling and some frosting throughout. Ivory grips are very good with some black striations common to old ivory. Walnut grips are very good with some handling marks and impressions throughout. This is a good example of a true Western gun. Accessories: Original grips Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 S&W FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: Schofield Serial Number: 164

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(A) NEW YORK ENGRAVED WEBLEY NO. 2 "THE BRITISH BULLDOG" DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH PEARL GRIPS.

Lot # 1090 (Sale Order: 90 of 353)      

No. 2 double action revolver manufactured by Webley & Son of Birmingham, England. The left side of the frame is stamped "WEBLEY'S/ No 2/ 442 CF" above the winged bullet Webley & Son logo and serial number, with "P. WEBLEY & SON" stamped over the top of the barrel and "LONDON & BIRMINGHAM" present on the right. Frame exhibits bordered scroll engraving on a punch dot background, with small sections of crosshatched patterns and starbursts on either side of the breech. Barrel exhibits light scroll work on either side, with the backstrap a pleasant line and dot pattern. Major metal components exhibit a nickel finish, while the trigger and hammer are case color hardened. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth pearl grips. Matching serial numbers are present on the frame and cylinder, with the interior of the left grip panel matching via a handwritten number. Right grip panel retains traces of original writing but is indiscernible. CONDITION: Metal components retain large amounts of their period nickel finish, exhibiting 2 concentrated spots of dark oxidation on the left side of the frame, with smaller spots present overall. Hammer and trigger retain good amounts of their case colored finish, exhibiting wear in appropriate areas that shows through to a mottled gray patina. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent mild oxidation in the grooves, and retains strong rifling. Grips exhibit a nice mellow patina, with minor losses on either grip and a small crack on the right panel. A very attractively engraved Webley No. 2 "The British Bulldog" revolver. Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .442 Centerfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Webley Model: British Bulldog Serial Number: 22900
No. 2 double action revolver manufactured by Webley & Son of Birmingham, England. The left side of the frame is stamped "WEBLEY'S/ No 2/ 442 CF" above the winged bullet W...moreebley & Son logo and serial number, with "P. WEBLEY & SON" stamped over the top of the barrel and "LONDON & BIRMINGHAM" present on the right. Frame exhibits bordered scroll engraving on a punch dot background, with small sections of crosshatched patterns and starbursts on either side of the breech. Barrel exhibits light scroll work on either side, with the backstrap a pleasant line and dot pattern. Major metal components exhibit a nickel finish, while the trigger and hammer are case color hardened. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth pearl grips. Matching serial numbers are present on the frame and cylinder, with the interior of the left grip panel matching via a handwritten number. Right grip panel retains traces of original writing but is indiscernible. CONDITION: Metal components retain large amounts of their period nickel finish, exhibiting 2 concentrated spots of dark oxidation on the left side of the frame, with smaller spots present overall. Hammer and trigger retain good amounts of their case colored finish, exhibiting wear in appropriate areas that shows through to a mottled gray patina. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent mild oxidation in the grooves, and retains strong rifling. Grips exhibit a nice mellow patina, with minor losses on either grip and a small crack on the right panel. A very attractively engraved Webley No. 2 "The British Bulldog" revolver. Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .442 Centerfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Webley Model: British Bulldog Serial Number: 22900

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(A) HISTORIC CASED AND ENGRAVED COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO MAJOR JAMES F. CURTIS.

Lot # 1091 (Sale Order: 91 of 353)      

A very historical and desirable cased, engraved, and inscribed 1851 Colt Navy revolver with California provenance. This gun is inscribed on the backstrap "MAJOR JAS. F. CURTIS / 2ND INFANTRY C. V. FROM HIS SAN FRANSISCO FRIENDS / OCT. 17, 1861". James F. Curtis was a chief in the San Francisco Vigilance Committee and, on November 4th, 1856, he was elected the first chief of police of San Francisco, California. Then, on September 2nd, 1861, he was commissioned into the California 2nd Infantry and then later promoted to Lt. Col. on June 25th, 1863, into the 4th Infantry. The 2nd and 4th Infantry fought Indians extensively in California, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona. Lt. Col. Curtis was promoted to Brig. General on March 13th, 1865, for merit. Finely engraved by Gustave Young or in his style. The foliate and scroll engraving with a punch dot background is finely executed. It has the typical Gustave Young wolf's heads on each side of the hammer, with a dog's head on the left side above the ramrod screw. Single line address on the top flat of the barrel "ADDRESS SAML. COLT HARTFORD CT." The Colt's patent mark is in the center of the frame on the left side. The markings are crisp. 1-piece factory ivory grips. This gun comes in an original period wood case with velveteen-lined interior. In the case are the following accouterments: Navy flask, .36 caliber Colt bullet mold, unopened bullet pack, nipple wrench, cap tin, extra mainspring, and the key to the case. CONDITION: This gun retains some of the factory-applied blue finish. Most of the remaining blue finish is in the protected areas and the lower part of the barrel. There is some case color remaining on the back of the hammer and on the loading lever. The trigger guard and the back strap have the majority of the original silver plate finish. The grips have a couple of minute chips at the toe of the grips and a crack on the left grip. They show age and some wear. Good bore with some small spots of frosting in the lands and grooves. The case shows some repairs to the inside. The flask, bullet mold, and nipple wrench all show some use. A very desirable Western shipped gun with lots of history. Accessories: Case, accessories Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Paperwork: Previous Auction Information, Book Excerpt Serial Number: 96478
A very historical and desirable cased, engraved, and inscribed 1851 Colt Navy revolver with California provenance. This gun is inscribed on the backstrap "MAJOR JAS. F. C...moreURTIS / 2ND INFANTRY C. V. FROM HIS SAN FRANSISCO FRIENDS / OCT. 17, 1861". James F. Curtis was a chief in the San Francisco Vigilance Committee and, on November 4th, 1856, he was elected the first chief of police of San Francisco, California. Then, on September 2nd, 1861, he was commissioned into the California 2nd Infantry and then later promoted to Lt. Col. on June 25th, 1863, into the 4th Infantry. The 2nd and 4th Infantry fought Indians extensively in California, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona. Lt. Col. Curtis was promoted to Brig. General on March 13th, 1865, for merit. Finely engraved by Gustave Young or in his style. The foliate and scroll engraving with a punch dot background is finely executed. It has the typical Gustave Young wolf's heads on each side of the hammer, with a dog's head on the left side above the ramrod screw. Single line address on the top flat of the barrel "ADDRESS SAML. COLT HARTFORD CT." The Colt's patent mark is in the center of the frame on the left side. The markings are crisp. 1-piece factory ivory grips. This gun comes in an original period wood case with velveteen-lined interior. In the case are the following accouterments: Navy flask, .36 caliber Colt bullet mold, unopened bullet pack, nipple wrench, cap tin, extra mainspring, and the key to the case. CONDITION: This gun retains some of the factory-applied blue finish. Most of the remaining blue finish is in the protected areas and the lower part of the barrel. There is some case color remaining on the back of the hammer and on the loading lever. The trigger guard and the back strap have the majority of the original silver plate finish. The grips have a couple of minute chips at the toe of the grips and a crack on the left grip. They show age and some wear. Good bore with some small spots of frosting in the lands and grooves. The case shows some repairs to the inside. The flask, bullet mold, and nipple wrench all show some use. A very desirable Western shipped gun with lots of history. Accessories: Case, accessories Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Paperwork: Previous Auction Information, Book Excerpt Serial Number: 96478

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(A) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1877DA LIGHTNING SHERIFFS MODEL WITH PINK PICTURE BOX.

Lot # 1092 (Sale Order: 92 of 353)      

Extremely rare and desirable factory engraved blue and case hardened 1877DA Colt revolver in the original pink picture box. According to the Colt Archive letter, this gun was shipped to the Bandle Arms Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, on January 4th, 1893, in a shipment of 2 guns. It was shipped with a 3 - 1/2" barrel with a blue finish, type of stocks are not listed, and it was factory engraved. Of all of the factory engraved 1877DA Colts, only 20% were blue and case hardened. 2 line address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." Roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, "COLT. D. A. 38". 3 line patent dates on the left front of the frame with the Rampant Colt logo next to them. Half moon front sight with a V-notch rear sight. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips which fit the gun very well, but they were added after it left the factory. 70% coverage of scroll and foliate engraving with a punch dot background. There are also zig-zag borders and starbursts on the gun. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. It comes in an original Colt pink picture box. CONDITION: The barrel, trigger guard, and backstrap retain most of the original blue finish with some spots and some thinning. The cylinder has turned a pleasing brown patina. The frame has silvered with traces of case color in the protected areas. Grips are near mint, with one small chip on the left grip at the toe. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The box is solid with some storage and edge wear. There is some staining and chipping on the label on top of the box. The box is in extremely good shape for its age. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Paperwork: Copy of Factory Letter and Information Serial Number: 92109
Extremely rare and desirable factory engraved blue and case hardened 1877DA Colt revolver in the original pink picture box. According to the Colt Archive letter, this gun...more was shipped to the Bandle Arms Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, on January 4th, 1893, in a shipment of 2 guns. It was shipped with a 3 - 1/2" barrel with a blue finish, type of stocks are not listed, and it was factory engraved. Of all of the factory engraved 1877DA Colts, only 20% were blue and case hardened. 2 line address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." Roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, "COLT. D. A. 38". 3 line patent dates on the left front of the frame with the Rampant Colt logo next to them. Half moon front sight with a V-notch rear sight. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips which fit the gun very well, but they were added after it left the factory. 70% coverage of scroll and foliate engraving with a punch dot background. There are also zig-zag borders and starbursts on the gun. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. It comes in an original Colt pink picture box. CONDITION: The barrel, trigger guard, and backstrap retain most of the original blue finish with some spots and some thinning. The cylinder has turned a pleasing brown patina. The frame has silvered with traces of case color in the protected areas. Grips are near mint, with one small chip on the left grip at the toe. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The box is solid with some storage and edge wear. There is some staining and chipping on the label on top of the box. The box is in extremely good shape for its age. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Paperwork: Copy of Factory Letter and Information Serial Number: 92109

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(A) VERY ATTRACTIVE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45 COLT REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL PICTURE BOX & FACTORY LE

Lot # 1093 (Sale Order: 93 of 353)      

Single Action Army revolver chambered in .45 Colt, manufactured by Colt in 1891. The left side of the barrel bears the caliber designation "45 COLT.", with Colt's 2-line address across the top. Left side of frame bears patent information followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Butt is lightly hand-inscribed "HM". Frame and hammer are case color hardened, while the grip straps, cylinder, barrel, and ejector rod housing are blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt checkered brown plastic grips. Matching serial numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, rear grip strap, and are very lightly handwritten on the interior of the grip panels. This example is accompanied by an original factory picture box and a Colt factory letter indicating that this example was 1 of 25 revolvers shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett, & Company of Chicago, Illinois, on June 20th, 1891. CONDITION: Frame retains good amounts of its original case color hardened finish, exhibiting fading and areas of wear that show through to gray patina and small spots of age-related discoloration. Barrel and ejector rod housing exhibit areas of wear synonymous with having been carried in a holster that show through to gray patina, with a few areas of wear that show through to brown patina. Grip straps and cylinder exhibit moderate thinning and wear that shows through to gray and brown patinas. Very bright bore, exhibiting scattered spots of mild pitting and retaining strong, well-defined rifling. Grips exhibit some smoothing, with few scattered nicks and marks from handling and storage. Box exhibits mild exterior wear overall, with some minor losses to the exterior wrapping at the corners. Graphic exhibits water damage, staining from said water damage, some cracking, and some losses, but is otherwise mostly visible. An extremely attractive antique Colt Single Action Army revolver. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 141316
Single Action Army revolver chambered in .45 Colt, manufactured by Colt in 1891. The left side of the barrel bears the caliber designation "45 COLT.", with Colt's 2-line ...moreaddress across the top. Left side of frame bears patent information followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Butt is lightly hand-inscribed "HM". Frame and hammer are case color hardened, while the grip straps, cylinder, barrel, and ejector rod housing are blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt checkered brown plastic grips. Matching serial numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, rear grip strap, and are very lightly handwritten on the interior of the grip panels. This example is accompanied by an original factory picture box and a Colt factory letter indicating that this example was 1 of 25 revolvers shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett, & Company of Chicago, Illinois, on June 20th, 1891. CONDITION: Frame retains good amounts of its original case color hardened finish, exhibiting fading and areas of wear that show through to gray patina and small spots of age-related discoloration. Barrel and ejector rod housing exhibit areas of wear synonymous with having been carried in a holster that show through to gray patina, with a few areas of wear that show through to brown patina. Grip straps and cylinder exhibit moderate thinning and wear that shows through to gray and brown patinas. Very bright bore, exhibiting scattered spots of mild pitting and retaining strong, well-defined rifling. Grips exhibit some smoothing, with few scattered nicks and marks from handling and storage. Box exhibits mild exterior wear overall, with some minor losses to the exterior wrapping at the corners. Graphic exhibits water damage, staining from said water damage, some cracking, and some losses, but is otherwise mostly visible. An extremely attractive antique Colt Single Action Army revolver. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 141316

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(A) ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, SHIPPED TO COLT'S S

Lot # 1094 (Sale Order: 94 of 353)      

Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter manufactured by Colt in 1893. The left side of the barrel is stamped "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER", with Colt's single line address across the top. The left side of the blackpowder style frame bears Colt's patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Frame and hammer are case color hardened, the frame screws are nitre blued, and the remaining components are blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt checkered brown plastic grips. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. Grips match via the last 4 digits, which are properly hand-scribed on the interior of the grip panels. This example is accompanied by a Colt factory letter indicating that this example was shipped in a shipment of 10 to Colt's San Francisco Agency on July 29th, 1893. CONDITION: Frame and hammer retain areas of their original case color hardened finish, exhibiting areas of wear that show through to gray patina, with mild surface oxidation and spots of age-related discoloration present in worn areas. Barrel and ejector rod housing show wear spots synonymous with having been carried in a holster with worn spots showing through to gray patina. Grip straps and cylinder exhibit thinning overall that shows through to a pleasant brown patina and some spots of gray patina at the edges. Brilliant mirror bore, sharp and well-defined rifling throughout. Grips exhibit smoothing to the checkering and a few minor marks from storage and handling but are otherwise fine. A very attractive example of an antique Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter that was shipped to Colt's San Francisco Agency. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 152353
Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter manufactured by Colt in 1893. The left side of the barrel is stamped "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER", with Colt's single line address ...moreacross the top. The left side of the blackpowder style frame bears Colt's patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Frame and hammer are case color hardened, the frame screws are nitre blued, and the remaining components are blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt checkered brown plastic grips. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. Grips match via the last 4 digits, which are properly hand-scribed on the interior of the grip panels. This example is accompanied by a Colt factory letter indicating that this example was shipped in a shipment of 10 to Colt's San Francisco Agency on July 29th, 1893. CONDITION: Frame and hammer retain areas of their original case color hardened finish, exhibiting areas of wear that show through to gray patina, with mild surface oxidation and spots of age-related discoloration present in worn areas. Barrel and ejector rod housing show wear spots synonymous with having been carried in a holster with worn spots showing through to gray patina. Grip straps and cylinder exhibit thinning overall that shows through to a pleasant brown patina and some spots of gray patina at the edges. Brilliant mirror bore, sharp and well-defined rifling throughout. Grips exhibit smoothing to the checkering and a few minor marks from storage and handling but are otherwise fine. A very attractive example of an antique Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter that was shipped to Colt's San Francisco Agency. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 152353

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(A) FACTORY ENGRAVED DELUXE .50-95 WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH SPECIAL ORDER FEATU

Lot # 1095 (Sale Order: 95 of 353)      

Extremely scarce, high condition, Deluxe second model 1876 built by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1881. Scarce 26" blued round barrel chambered in the desirable .50-95 W.C.F. with Winchester address and King's Patent markings on the rare fully matted barrel. Barrel has a hunting front sight and 22 rear adjustable sight. Scarce, blued, button magazine tube. Case hardened second model pistol grip frame with brass elevator marked "50-95" and plain trigger. Tang marked "269" with "XXX" under the wood and serial number "20840" stamped behind lever latch. Gun has $2.50 floral engraving on lever, hammer, and nosecap. Blued dust cover marked "WINCHESTER EXPRESS / 50 CAL 95 GRS". Madis lists only 127 guns with factory engraving. Deluxe XXX checkered walnut pistol grip stock has "269" stamped in top tang channel and an ebony Christmas tree-shaped grip inlay. Rare unmarked hard rubber checkered shotgun style buttplate similar to buttplates seen on Sharps. Matching diamond pattern checkered walnut forearm with case-hardened floral engraved nosecap. Cody Research letter from 1989 confirms all options except for the lack of platinum sight lines (possible mistake in book, since everything else matches), which are not present; shipped to the warehouse in January of 1882. CONDITION: 92% fading original factory barrel blue with some light edge wear and freckling, and a small ding in the barrel on the underside. Magazine tube has some light edge wear. 92% vivid case colors with slight wear and discoloration on handling areas. Nosecap and buttplate retain 90% fading colors. Good action screws. 90% original varnish with sharp checkering, no visible repairs or restoration, and only light usage dings and bruises. Bright and shiny bore with visible rifling and crisp mechanics. A super rare '76 that would be hard to improve upon and hard to find in this configuration; for the serious '76 collector. Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .50-95 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Paperwork: Factory Letters, Photographs Serial Number: 20840
Extremely scarce, high condition, Deluxe second model 1876 built by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1881. Scarce 26" blued round barrel chambered in the desirable .5...more0-95 W.C.F. with Winchester address and King's Patent markings on the rare fully matted barrel. Barrel has a hunting front sight and 22 rear adjustable sight. Scarce, blued, button magazine tube. Case hardened second model pistol grip frame with brass elevator marked "50-95" and plain trigger. Tang marked "269" with "XXX" under the wood and serial number "20840" stamped behind lever latch. Gun has $2.50 floral engraving on lever, hammer, and nosecap. Blued dust cover marked "WINCHESTER EXPRESS / 50 CAL 95 GRS". Madis lists only 127 guns with factory engraving. Deluxe XXX checkered walnut pistol grip stock has "269" stamped in top tang channel and an ebony Christmas tree-shaped grip inlay. Rare unmarked hard rubber checkered shotgun style buttplate similar to buttplates seen on Sharps. Matching diamond pattern checkered walnut forearm with case-hardened floral engraved nosecap. Cody Research letter from 1989 confirms all options except for the lack of platinum sight lines (possible mistake in book, since everything else matches), which are not present; shipped to the warehouse in January of 1882. CONDITION: 92% fading original factory barrel blue with some light edge wear and freckling, and a small ding in the barrel on the underside. Magazine tube has some light edge wear. 92% vivid case colors with slight wear and discoloration on handling areas. Nosecap and buttplate retain 90% fading colors. Good action screws. 90% original varnish with sharp checkering, no visible repairs or restoration, and only light usage dings and bruises. Bright and shiny bore with visible rifling and crisp mechanics. A super rare '76 that would be hard to improve upon and hard to find in this configuration; for the serious '76 collector. Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .50-95 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Paperwork: Factory Letters, Photographs Serial Number: 20840

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(A) ABSOLUTELY STUNNING COLT MODEL 1894 NEW ARMY DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH GOLD INLAID MONOGRAM TO

Lot # 1096 (Sale Order: 96 of 353)      

Johnny H. Baker was born January 13, 1869, in North Platte, Nebraska, and died April 22, 1931, in Denver, Colorado. He was known as Buffalo Bill Cody's adopted son and a Wild West sharpshooter. He was with Buffalo Bill from the age of 7 and was in the Wild West Show, where he appeared as the Cowboy Kid. He was considered an expert marksman by the age of 14, as he won the boy's championship at the age of 12 and many other shooting competitions. He appeared before many crowned Kings and Queens and was presented to many heads of state. He stayed with the Wild West Show until the end in November of 1917. Then he was instrumental in building the Buffalo Bill Museum in Denver, Colorado. As Johnny Baker's fame was built on his skill as a marksman and his life-long association with Buffalo Bill Cody and the Wild West Show, any documented firearm that belonged to him would be a real treasure. According to the Colt factory archive letter, this gun was shipped in a 1 gun shipment on April 22, 1895, to J.H. Mayer (address unavailable). It was (and remains) a .38 Colt with a 6" barrel, ivory stocks, with the finish not listed. The monogram "JHB" is inlaid on the right side of the frame. The gold inlaid entwined initials were executed by the master hand of Cuno A. Helfricht. He was chief of the Colt's factory engraving department. This gun comes in a factory leather bound case with a green interior and a sealed box of .38 Long Colt cartridges. It is featured in many books and periodicals. It also comes with a notebook of information about this gun and Johnny H. Baker. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory-applied high-polish blue finish. There is a turn line on the cylinder and some slight high-edge wear. Nitre blue on trigger, screws, and back of the hammer is fantastic. The gold inlay is superb with no flaking or chipping. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The factory ivory grips show some age, and they fit the gun very well. The case has some dings and small tears in outer leather covering. The inside of the case shows some wear. The period box of ammunition has a few chips on the label. A very high condition gun with wonderful provenance. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1894 Paperwork: Factory Letter, Binder of Information Serial Number: 15475
Johnny H. Baker was born January 13, 1869, in North Platte, Nebraska, and died April 22, 1931, in Denver, Colorado. He was known as Buffalo Bill Cody's adopted son and a ...moreWild West sharpshooter. He was with Buffalo Bill from the age of 7 and was in the Wild West Show, where he appeared as the Cowboy Kid. He was considered an expert marksman by the age of 14, as he won the boy's championship at the age of 12 and many other shooting competitions. He appeared before many crowned Kings and Queens and was presented to many heads of state. He stayed with the Wild West Show until the end in November of 1917. Then he was instrumental in building the Buffalo Bill Museum in Denver, Colorado. As Johnny Baker's fame was built on his skill as a marksman and his life-long association with Buffalo Bill Cody and the Wild West Show, any documented firearm that belonged to him would be a real treasure. According to the Colt factory archive letter, this gun was shipped in a 1 gun shipment on April 22, 1895, to J.H. Mayer (address unavailable). It was (and remains) a .38 Colt with a 6" barrel, ivory stocks, with the finish not listed. The monogram "JHB" is inlaid on the right side of the frame. The gold inlaid entwined initials were executed by the master hand of Cuno A. Helfricht. He was chief of the Colt's factory engraving department. This gun comes in a factory leather bound case with a green interior and a sealed box of .38 Long Colt cartridges. It is featured in many books and periodicals. It also comes with a notebook of information about this gun and Johnny H. Baker. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory-applied high-polish blue finish. There is a turn line on the cylinder and some slight high-edge wear. Nitre blue on trigger, screws, and back of the hammer is fantastic. The gold inlay is superb with no flaking or chipping. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The factory ivory grips show some age, and they fit the gun very well. The case has some dings and small tears in outer leather covering. The inside of the case shows some wear. The period box of ammunition has a few chips on the label. A very high condition gun with wonderful provenance. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1894 Paperwork: Factory Letter, Binder of Information Serial Number: 15475

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(A) FACTORY ENGRAVED & SILVER PLATED COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH MOTHER OF PEARL GRI

Lot # 1097 (Sale Order: 97 of 353)      

Of the 284 total factory engraved 1878 Colt Double Actions Frontier Revolvers, 4 were in .32-20 caliber. Of those 4, only 1 is silver plated; this is that gun. This is a well-known and well-documented gun. It is featured in at least 8 publications. According to the Colt Factory Archive letter it was shipped to The Tomkins LaSalle Hardware Co. in Mobile, Alabama, on January 30th, 1897, in a shipment of 1 gun. It was shipped as a .32/20 with a 4 - 3/4" barrel with silver finish, pearl stocks, and factory engraving. 2-line address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG.CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, ".32 W.C.F.". Rampant Colt logo in a circle on the left rear of the frame. Full serial number observed on the bottom of the grip. Assembly number, 302, observed on the loading gate. Single action front sight with a V notch rear sight. Nitre blue screws, trigger, center pin, and the back of the hammer. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips with a lanyard loop at the bottom of the grip. The gun has been profusely engraved and is a masterpiece of Cuno Helfricht. It is engraved with a foliate and scroll pattern with a punch dot background. There are zig-zag borders with other geometric designs. CONDITION: Gun retains virtually all of the factory-applied silver plate finish with minor wear at the front of the ejector rod housing. The finish has turned to a pleasing dark silver tone. Nitre blue shows wear on the front of the trigger and the top of the hammer. There is some frosting in the lands and grooves. Grips fit superbly with just a couple of minute chips along the edges of the grips. Gun locks up tight and indexes fine. A very rare and attractive factory engraved gun. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .32-20 W.C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1878 Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 36854
Of the 284 total factory engraved 1878 Colt Double Actions Frontier Revolvers, 4 were in .32-20 caliber. Of those 4, only 1 is silver plated; this is that gun. This is a ...morewell-known and well-documented gun. It is featured in at least 8 publications. According to the Colt Factory Archive letter it was shipped to The Tomkins LaSalle Hardware Co. in Mobile, Alabama, on January 30th, 1897, in a shipment of 1 gun. It was shipped as a .32/20 with a 4 - 3/4" barrel with silver finish, pearl stocks, and factory engraving. 2-line address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG.CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, ".32 W.C.F.". Rampant Colt logo in a circle on the left rear of the frame. Full serial number observed on the bottom of the grip. Assembly number, 302, observed on the loading gate. Single action front sight with a V notch rear sight. Nitre blue screws, trigger, center pin, and the back of the hammer. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips with a lanyard loop at the bottom of the grip. The gun has been profusely engraved and is a masterpiece of Cuno Helfricht. It is engraved with a foliate and scroll pattern with a punch dot background. There are zig-zag borders with other geometric designs. CONDITION: Gun retains virtually all of the factory-applied silver plate finish with minor wear at the front of the ejector rod housing. The finish has turned to a pleasing dark silver tone. Nitre blue shows wear on the front of the trigger and the top of the hammer. There is some frosting in the lands and grooves. Grips fit superbly with just a couple of minute chips along the edges of the grips. Gun locks up tight and indexes fine. A very rare and attractive factory engraved gun. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .32-20 W.C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1878 Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 36854

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(C) FACTORY KORNBRATH ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER OF FAMOUS WESTERN STAR BUCK JONES, W

Lot # 1098 (Sale Order: 98 of 353)      

Per the factory letter, this gun shipped on January 9th, 1931, as a .45 Colt with 4 - 3/4" barrel, blue finish, ivory grips with a carved steer head, and B grade engraving, as a special order to Abercrombie & Fitch, New York, New York. An included affidavit, signed by E. Dixon Larson and notarized by Phyllis Grant, dated 1974, attests that M.S. Huber indicated the engraving was done by renowned engraver Rudolph Kornbrath, and establishes a line of provenance to the famous Western film star Buck Jones. Abercrombie and Fitch shipped the gun to D.P. Palmer Corporation, Sarasota, Florida, where it was given to Buck by Dudley P. Palmer, a businessman who had moved to Florida to speculate on movies and land. Palmer gave the gun to Buck circa 1931, very early into Buck's career, before he transitioned to a nickel-plated Colt circa 1938. At that time, Buck returned the gun to Dudley, who kept the gun until 1951, when he gave it as a gift to Ben Thomas, a close friend of Palmer's and business associate of Buck Jones. Thomas kept the gun until 1963, when he sold it to a store in Miami when he needed money. Circa 1963, the gun was bartered to Bob Haislys, a U.S. Marshall, who was in Mississippi during the integration issues, in exchange for an exclusive story. The trail of the gun disappears at this point until 1970, when it shows up at Bob's Gun Shop in Maryland, who verified the engraving and grips with a factory letter before selling it to a man named Ronald Lukas in 1971, who sold it in 1973 to E. Dixon Larson. Larson put together the history of the gun and published an article on it in the June 1975 edition of Guns. The gun still stands as a 4 - 3/4" .45 Colt with blued and case-hardened finish and ivory grips with steerhead on left scale and flush set Colt medallions. According to the article, Ben Thomas's name was scratched into the right grip but was removed by an owner who did not recognize the significance; there is a small lightened area of scratching, approximately 2" long, that appears to corroborate this information. The gun is engraved in B-grade coverage of florals and strapwork on a punch dot background, masterfully executed by Kornbrath. It is also fitted with a removable plate at the rear that is sized for .22 Rimfire, and is most likely the plate used to convert the gun for .22 blanks when fired during movies; there are numerous hits from the firing pin as the plate tolerance is a little loose. When the article was written, Larson reviewed the footage of Buck in the appropriate time frame and identified the gun in the following movies: "The Red Rider", where Buck plays Sheriff "Red" Davidson, the sheriff of the town of Sun Dog; "Fighting Code" where he plays Ben Halliday; and "Silver Spurs", where he plays Jim Fentriss. After the completion of "Silver Spurs" is when Thomas believes Jones returned the gun to Dudley and went to a nickel-plated gun, which had come into vogue. Buck Jones broke into the movie industry circa 1920 after he served a tour of duty with the U.S. Army as part of Troop G, 6th Cavalry. He saw combat and was wounded during the Moro Rebellion, was honorably discharged in 1909, and then re-enlisted in 1910, receiving a second honorable discharge in 1913. After the war, he worked as a cowboy on the 101 Ranch in Oklahoma and married Odille Osborne. Leaving behind the life of a cowboy, he was hired by Universal Pictures as a bit player and stuntman, before he ultimately became the backup to, and successor of, Tom Mix, who was difficult to handle. Jones was immensely popular, and numerous pieces of merchandise, sponsorship deals, and fanfare was produced for Jones, including the "Buck Jones Rangers" club, books, Daisy, and even Post Grape-Nuts Flakes. Buck Jones died in 1942 as one of the nearly 500 victims of the Coconaut Grove fire, succumbing 2 days after the event on November 30th, age 50. Jones has a Golden Palm Star in Palm Springs, and a star on the Walk of Fame at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard, and is widely acknowledged as one of the "kings of the cowboys" by later legendary figures such as John Wayne. Click here to see the full description.

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(C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT NEW POCKET DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY BOX AND CUSTOM LEATHER BOUN

Lot # 1099 (Sale Order: 99 of 353)      

Maurice C. Foley was initially a supernumerary, or reserve, policeman in Hartford, Connecticut. He was later appointed as a full-time Hartford City policeman. He played on the Hartford Police Department's Baseball team, the undisputed championship team in the New England Police League. He also served as a Sergeant in the Hartford Light Guard in the Spanish-American War. This gun is factory engraved with a gold inlaid monogram of his initials. The gun is also inscribed on the backstrap "Presented to M.C. Foley by his friends April 12, 1901". The Colt factory archive letter states that this gun shipped as a .32 Colt with a 3 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, and Pearl grips. It is factory inscribed on the backstrap "Presented to M.C. Foley by his friends April 12, 1901". It was shipped to H.C. Hallemer (This name was probably misspelled; the correct spelling is Hallauer), address unavailable, on April 2, 1901, in a shipment of 1 gun. In addition to the factory letter, note that the special order ledger details the gun in its entirety. It states, "March 25 1901 / 8247 / 1 3 1/2 in. 32/c New Pocket Rev. Blue, Pearl, Engr. / Engr. on Strap Presented to M.C. Foley by his friends April 12, 1901 / Monogram in gold M.C.F". The engraving is a scroll and foliate with a punch dot background. It has some other geometric designs incorporated into the engraving. In the reference book "The Book of Colt Firearms, Third Edition", R.L. Wilson states that there are fewer than 15 factory-engraved Colt New Pocket revolvers, and fewer than 10 were gold inlaid. The engraving, inscription, and gold inlaid monogram have been attributed to Helfricht. Also, note that the Rampant Colt Logo has been struck on the right side of the frame so Colt could put the gold inlaid monogram on the left side. It comes with the original numbered Colt box. The box has its original end label with 3 over labels. One says "ENGRAVED", one says, "BLUE PEARL", and the last one on top of the box says, "THE WITHIN REVOLVER IS NOT / ADAPTED FOR / SMOKELESS POWDER". The serial number, 16091, is written in pencil on the bottom of the box. It also comes with many research papers. CONDITION: Gun retains the vast majority of the factory blue finish. Most of the finish loss is to the grip straps and the right side of the barrel. The engraving is crisp and sharp. The gold inlay is in superb condition. Nitre blue trigger, screws, and back of the hammer show slight wear. Bore is great with sharp lands and grooves. Grips have no chips or cracks. The box remains in good to better shape with some edge wear. A very rare gold inlaid gun. PROVENANCE: Ex. Don Jones and Dick Burdick collections. Accessories: Factory box Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .32 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Pocket Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 16091
Maurice C. Foley was initially a supernumerary, or reserve, policeman in Hartford, Connecticut. He was later appointed as a full-time Hartford City policeman. He played o...moren the Hartford Police Department's Baseball team, the undisputed championship team in the New England Police League. He also served as a Sergeant in the Hartford Light Guard in the Spanish-American War. This gun is factory engraved with a gold inlaid monogram of his initials. The gun is also inscribed on the backstrap "Presented to M.C. Foley by his friends April 12, 1901". The Colt factory archive letter states that this gun shipped as a .32 Colt with a 3 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, and Pearl grips. It is factory inscribed on the backstrap "Presented to M.C. Foley by his friends April 12, 1901". It was shipped to H.C. Hallemer (This name was probably misspelled; the correct spelling is Hallauer), address unavailable, on April 2, 1901, in a shipment of 1 gun. In addition to the factory letter, note that the special order ledger details the gun in its entirety. It states, "March 25 1901 / 8247 / 1 3 1/2 in. 32/c New Pocket Rev. Blue, Pearl, Engr. / Engr. on Strap Presented to M.C. Foley by his friends April 12, 1901 / Monogram in gold M.C.F". The engraving is a scroll and foliate with a punch dot background. It has some other geometric designs incorporated into the engraving. In the reference book "The Book of Colt Firearms, Third Edition", R.L. Wilson states that there are fewer than 15 factory-engraved Colt New Pocket revolvers, and fewer than 10 were gold inlaid. The engraving, inscription, and gold inlaid monogram have been attributed to Helfricht. Also, note that the Rampant Colt Logo has been struck on the right side of the frame so Colt could put the gold inlaid monogram on the left side. It comes with the original numbered Colt box. The box has its original end label with 3 over labels. One says "ENGRAVED", one says, "BLUE PEARL", and the last one on top of the box says, "THE WITHIN REVOLVER IS NOT / ADAPTED FOR / SMOKELESS POWDER". The serial number, 16091, is written in pencil on the bottom of the box. It also comes with many research papers. CONDITION: Gun retains the vast majority of the factory blue finish. Most of the finish loss is to the grip straps and the right side of the barrel. The engraving is crisp and sharp. The gold inlay is in superb condition. Nitre blue trigger, screws, and back of the hammer show slight wear. Bore is great with sharp lands and grooves. Grips have no chips or cracks. The box remains in good to better shape with some edge wear. A very rare gold inlaid gun. PROVENANCE: Ex. Don Jones and Dick Burdick collections. Accessories: Factory box Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .32 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Pocket Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 16091

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(C) PRESENTATION WINCHESTER MODEL 1912 SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN WITH MUTTON LEG CASE, PAPERWORK, AND BAD

Lot # 1100 (Sale Order: 100 of 353)      

Special ordered Winchester Model 1912 manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1915 and given as a retirement gift to W.H. Grimshaw by his men in 1916. Grimshaw served as a U.S. Marshall from 1899 to 1916 in the Minnesota District. Included is his U.S. Marshall marked 6-pointed gold-washed star, engraved on the back with "W.H. Grinshaw from MPLS Friends". Gun has early markings. Blued 30" barrel with solid, raised, matted rib, fixed Full choke, and 2 - 3/4" chambers, marked with Winchester address and "-MODEL 1912-" marking. Blued takedown receiver with blued magazine tube and push button safety. Factory special order, deluxe figured, checkered walnut English grip stock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate and silver stock shield engraved "W.H. GRIMSHAW / U.S. MARSHALL / FROM HIS DEPUTIES / APRIL 15, 1916", and matching checkered walnut slide handle. Comes with a leg o' mutton leather case with a plaque engraved with Grimshaw's name and an assemblage of documents on Grimshaw. CONDITION: 90% original blue with silver edges. 95% original receiver blue with handling wear. 90% original varnish with flattened checkering and some small usage and handling marks. Great bore and mechanics. A neat gun from that period with more research needed. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 30" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Full Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Bore Length of Pull: 14" Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1912 Paperwork: Badge, Marshal Service Record Copies Serial Number: 83284
Special ordered Winchester Model 1912 manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1915 and given as a retirement gift to W.H. Grimshaw by his men in 1916. Grimsh...moreaw served as a U.S. Marshall from 1899 to 1916 in the Minnesota District. Included is his U.S. Marshall marked 6-pointed gold-washed star, engraved on the back with "W.H. Grinshaw from MPLS Friends". Gun has early markings. Blued 30" barrel with solid, raised, matted rib, fixed Full choke, and 2 - 3/4" chambers, marked with Winchester address and "-MODEL 1912-" marking. Blued takedown receiver with blued magazine tube and push button safety. Factory special order, deluxe figured, checkered walnut English grip stock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate and silver stock shield engraved "W.H. GRIMSHAW / U.S. MARSHALL / FROM HIS DEPUTIES / APRIL 15, 1916", and matching checkered walnut slide handle. Comes with a leg o' mutton leather case with a plaque engraved with Grimshaw's name and an assemblage of documents on Grimshaw. CONDITION: 90% original blue with silver edges. 95% original receiver blue with handling wear. 90% original varnish with flattened checkering and some small usage and handling marks. Great bore and mechanics. A neat gun from that period with more research needed. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 30" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Full Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Bore Length of Pull: 14" Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1912 Paperwork: Badge, Marshal Service Record Copies Serial Number: 83284

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