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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1898S $20 LIBERTY HEAD PCGS MS 62.

Lot # 1177 (Sale Order: 176 of 353)      

Early slab.

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LOT OF 2: 1990 $20 ST. GAUDENS GOLD COINS BU+.

Lot # 1178 (Sale Order: 177 of 353)      

Both

CORRECTION: Title updated. Lot of 2: 1990 $20 St. Gaudens Gold Coins BU+.

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LOT OF 2: 2011 $20 GOLD BUFFALO COINS.

Lot # 1179 (Sale Order: 178 of 353)      

Both uncirculated.

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1881 CC PCGS MS 66 MORGAN DOLLAR.

Lot # 1180 (Sale Order: 179 of 353)      

Early slab.

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LOT OF 3: MATCH SAFES.

Lot # 1181 (Sale Order: 180 of 353)      

Includes a shoe, a violin and a suitcase.

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LOT OF 3: CIGAR MATCH SAFES.

Lot # 1182 (Sale Order: 181 of 353)      

Includes a fraternal match safe with deer head, enameled card case, and a metal book case.

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FRENCH ADVERTISING BUFFALO BILL SHOW "JE VIENS".

Lot # 1183 (Sale Order: 182 of 353)      

Paper advertising for Je Viens. Depicts Colonel W.F. Cody with roaring buffalos in the background. Stamped "Weiners Paris." CONDITION: Factory fold marks, non-distracting and barely noticeable. Period frame.
Paper advertising for Je Viens. Depicts Colonel W.F. Cody with roaring buffalos in the background. Stamped "Weiners Paris." CONDITION: Factory fold marks, non-distracting...more and barely noticeable. Period frame.

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OVERLAND MAIL FRAMED ADVERTISING.

Lot # 1184 (Sale Order: 183 of 353)      

Depicts roaring stagecoach stamped "Overland Mail Company USM BNS Proprietors." Stamped in the bottom left-hand corner "Woodward Tiernan and Hales St. Louis." Showing this is the only stage line making direct connections with central pacific and OC Railroads at Reading, Roseburg, and to and from Portland, Oregon. CONDITION: Professionally matted. Strong colors and highly detailed.
Depicts roaring stagecoach stamped "Overland Mail Company USM BNS Proprietors." Stamped in the bottom left-hand corner "Woodward Tiernan and Hales St. Louis." Showing thi...mores is the only stage line making direct connections with central pacific and OC Railroads at Reading, Roseburg, and to and from Portland, Oregon. CONDITION: Professionally matted. Strong colors and highly detailed.

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MINER'S OCCUPATIONAL SHAVING MUG.

Lot # 1185 (Sale Order: 184 of 353)      

J. P. Carmichael in gold script.

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ANTIQUE C. 1898 ROSE GOLD PRESENTATION CANE.

Lot # 1186 (Sale Order: 185 of 353)      

Ornately-carved rose gold head. Marked "PRESENTED TO JOSEPH SIMINGTON", dated 1898.

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LOT OF 4: CANES.

Lot # 1187 (Sale Order: 186 of 353)      

Nice group lot of wooden canes, one with a metal duck's head.

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IVORY HAND WALKING STICK.

Lot # 1188 (Sale Order: 187 of 353)      

Carved ivory fist holding wood instrument. Silver band below fist. Wood shaft.

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WELLS FARGO STAMP.

Lot # 1189 (Sale Order: 188 of 353)      

Turn-of-the-century brass stamp with wooden handle. Reads "Wells Fargo Express".

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SUNNY BROOK BACKBAR WHISKEY BOTTLE.

Lot # 1190 (Sale Order: 189 of 353)      

Turn of the century.

CORRECTION: The enclosed liquid was used for display and photography purposes. The liquid is not for consumption and will not be included with the bottle.

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CASTLEWOOD WHISKEY BACKBAR BOTTLE.

Lot # 1191 (Sale Order: 190 of 353)      

Has "Castlewood Whiskey" embossed on the front.

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MONOGRAM BACKBAR WHISKEY DECANTER.

Lot # 1192 (Sale Order: 191 of 353)      

Turn of the century.

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OLD C.H.S RYE BACKBAR WHISKEY DECANTER.

Lot # 1193 (Sale Order: 192 of 353)      

Turn of the century.

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OLD JEFFERSON COUNTY BACKBAR WHISKEY BOTTLE.

Lot # 1195 (Sale Order: 193 of 353)      

Has "Old Jefferson County" embossed.

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LOT OF 2: STONEWEAR JUGS.

Lot # 1196 (Sale Order: 194 of 353)      

Keystone Rye and a Spring Lake sour mash.

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LOT OF CHINA CALIFORNIA TRINKETS.

Lot # 1197 (Sale Order: 195 of 353)      

Group lot of California China pieces. Lot includes several miniature California plates and a snuff box with California bear.

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LOT OF 2: STONEWARE JUGS.

Lot # 1198 (Sale Order: 196 of 353)      

One out of Lebanon, Kentucky, the other out of St Louis, Missouri. Circa early 1900s.

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LARGE STONEWARE JUG.

Lot # 1199 (Sale Order: 197 of 353)      

Old Harvest Corn Whiskey. Statesville, North Carolina.

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(A) COLT 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH PERIOD ENGRAVING ON BUTT.

Lot # 1200 (Sale Order: 198 of 353)      

Manufactured 1852, right in the midst of the California Gold Rush. Classic configuration with 5" barrel, octagonal barrel, cylinder with a well-defined rollmarked scene, silver plated brass trigger guard and strap, and 1-piece walnut grip. Cylinder safety studs are worn, but present, scene is exceptionally nice for a '49. Matching serial numbers on barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, and butt; wedge and rammer have partial matching 0968. Of particular interest on this example is the period engraving on the butt that reads "Geo. G. Evans / California 1853". This date is dead center in the midst of the California Gold Rush and it appears distinctly possible that George Evans was a miner who bought himself a revolver for protecting himself and his claim; the Colt 1849 pocket was the most widely produced percussion pistol with 340,000 produced. CONDITION: Overall very good, with significant bluing retained, approximately 60-70%, with areas of browning coming up through the blue and silvering, primarily to high edges. Frame and loader are essentially gunmetal grey and have only traces remaining. The vast majority of the silver plate remains, well in excess of 85%, with losses to edges and visible brass in the cuts of the engraving. Engraving is professionally done, probably by a jeweler in California. Mechanically fine, somewhat sluggish with congealed oil, with strong engraving and areas of heavy pitting in grooves. A very well conditioned Gold Rush Colt. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Serial Number: 50968
Manufactured 1852, right in the midst of the California Gold Rush. Classic configuration with 5" barrel, octagonal barrel, cylinder with a well-defined rollmarked scene, ...moresilver plated brass trigger guard and strap, and 1-piece walnut grip. Cylinder safety studs are worn, but present, scene is exceptionally nice for a '49. Matching serial numbers on barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, and butt; wedge and rammer have partial matching 0968. Of particular interest on this example is the period engraving on the butt that reads "Geo. G. Evans / California 1853". This date is dead center in the midst of the California Gold Rush and it appears distinctly possible that George Evans was a miner who bought himself a revolver for protecting himself and his claim; the Colt 1849 pocket was the most widely produced percussion pistol with 340,000 produced. CONDITION: Overall very good, with significant bluing retained, approximately 60-70%, with areas of browning coming up through the blue and silvering, primarily to high edges. Frame and loader are essentially gunmetal grey and have only traces remaining. The vast majority of the silver plate remains, well in excess of 85%, with losses to edges and visible brass in the cuts of the engraving. Engraving is professionally done, probably by a jeweler in California. Mechanically fine, somewhat sluggish with congealed oil, with strong engraving and areas of heavy pitting in grooves. A very well conditioned Gold Rush Colt. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Serial Number: 50968

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(A) BLUNT & SYMS DRAGOON SIZE PEPPERBOX PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Lot # 1201 (Sale Order: 199 of 353)      

New York circa 1830-1850. 6 barrel cluster with raised ribs, in the desirable Dragoon sized .36 caliber. Ring trigger with underhammer functions in double action only. Relief cut out on right side of frame for capping. Typical floral scroll engraving on frame, with a spray down the backstrap. 2 piece ivory grips with a single screw through a central escutcheon. CONDITION: Barrel cluster retains the majority of the original bluing, with areas of browning coming up throughout and towards muzzles; some silvering to high edges. Frame has traces of blued finish, most in protected areas, with sharp engraving. Grips with some handling marks and a crack on left scale. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with one chamber still loaded. A better example than typically encountered. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Blunt & Syms Model: Dragoon Pepperbox Serial Number: NSN
New York circa 1830-1850. 6 barrel cluster with raised ribs, in the desirable Dragoon sized .36 caliber. Ring trigger with underhammer functions in double action only. Re...morelief cut out on right side of frame for capping. Typical floral scroll engraving on frame, with a spray down the backstrap. 2 piece ivory grips with a single screw through a central escutcheon. CONDITION: Barrel cluster retains the majority of the original bluing, with areas of browning coming up throughout and towards muzzles; some silvering to high edges. Frame has traces of blued finish, most in protected areas, with sharp engraving. Grips with some handling marks and a crack on left scale. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with one chamber still loaded. A better example than typically encountered. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Blunt & Syms Model: Dragoon Pepperbox Serial Number: NSN

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(A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH A SCARCE BRIDGEPORT RIG (1883).

Lot # 1202 (Sale Order: 200 of 353)      

The Bridgeport rig was developed by Louis Flatau and patented as a "Pistol and Carbine Holder," designed to allow a user to quickly rotate and shoot a revolver without drawing it from an enclosed holster. To accomplish this, a screw on the frame of the Single Action Army was replaced with a longer screw with a dome head which was slotted into a 2-pronged piece of spring steel, which was then mounted onto a steel plate and copper riveted onto a belt. The practical effect of this was that the revolver could now turn in a full range of motion and be fired without ever needing to draw it from an enclosed holster or even remove it from the piece of spring steel. The device did not enjoy widespread appeal as the lack of an enclosure meant that the pistol was exposed to the elements, was retained by a fairly fragile single point of contact, and, most damningly, if used on horseback could result in the steed being shot. While the military did not adopt it, it did enjoy some specialized use with gunfighters who appreciated the rapid access. Typical Bridgeport legends on the device, which is mounted to a 42" W.H. Clay made belt with basketweave tooling, floral borders, and 10 loops for .45 caliber ammo. Nickel plated Colt is a standard 4 - 3/4" with a typical SAA front sight, 2 line Colt information on top of barrel, early kidney shaped ejector head, blackpowder frame. Matching numbers observed on frame, trigger guard, and butt. Typical 3-line patent date, "45 CAL" and Colt VP on trigger guard. 1 piece smooth ivory grips. CONDITION: Colt retains approximately 30% of the nickel finish, with balance a mixture of dove grey and smooth chocolate patina. Legends are softened but legible. Grips are solid with some minor handling marks and shrinkage. Cylinder pin screw replaced with a modern iteration. Mechanically fine with all 4 Colt clicks, bore with good visible rifling and moderate abrasion and frosting throughout. Belt is very good with some crazing and cracking at edges consistent with old leather, but is pliable and strong. Rig fits appropriately, and retains revolver well. A nice example of a fairly scarce and unusual device. Accessories: Belt with Bridgeport Rig Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 90511
The Bridgeport rig was developed by Louis Flatau and patented as a "Pistol and Carbine Holder," designed to allow a user to quickly rotate and shoot a revolver without dr...moreawing it from an enclosed holster. To accomplish this, a screw on the frame of the Single Action Army was replaced with a longer screw with a dome head which was slotted into a 2-pronged piece of spring steel, which was then mounted onto a steel plate and copper riveted onto a belt. The practical effect of this was that the revolver could now turn in a full range of motion and be fired without ever needing to draw it from an enclosed holster or even remove it from the piece of spring steel. The device did not enjoy widespread appeal as the lack of an enclosure meant that the pistol was exposed to the elements, was retained by a fairly fragile single point of contact, and, most damningly, if used on horseback could result in the steed being shot. While the military did not adopt it, it did enjoy some specialized use with gunfighters who appreciated the rapid access. Typical Bridgeport legends on the device, which is mounted to a 42" W.H. Clay made belt with basketweave tooling, floral borders, and 10 loops for .45 caliber ammo. Nickel plated Colt is a standard 4 - 3/4" with a typical SAA front sight, 2 line Colt information on top of barrel, early kidney shaped ejector head, blackpowder frame. Matching numbers observed on frame, trigger guard, and butt. Typical 3-line patent date, "45 CAL" and Colt VP on trigger guard. 1 piece smooth ivory grips. CONDITION: Colt retains approximately 30% of the nickel finish, with balance a mixture of dove grey and smooth chocolate patina. Legends are softened but legible. Grips are solid with some minor handling marks and shrinkage. Cylinder pin screw replaced with a modern iteration. Mechanically fine with all 4 Colt clicks, bore with good visible rifling and moderate abrasion and frosting throughout. Belt is very good with some crazing and cracking at edges consistent with old leather, but is pliable and strong. Rig fits appropriately, and retains revolver well. A nice example of a fairly scarce and unusual device. Accessories: Belt with Bridgeport Rig Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 90511

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