Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

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Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

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(A) COLT ETCHED PANEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot # 1203 (Sale Order: 201 of 353)      

Manufactured in 1883 with 4 - 3/4" barrel chambered in .44-40 WCF with correct blade front sight and "v" notch rear. Marked on the left side of the barrel in a virtually complete acid-etched panel is "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". Other features include a color case hardened frame with 1 piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Very good, with somewhat more than half (approximately 60%) of the original bluing remaining, with the balance showing light edge and holster wear. The frame retains bright remnants of original case colors mixing with a gray patina. Etched panel is easily legible. Grips retain approximately 50% of their original finish with handling marks but are free from major damage. Mechanically tight and crisp, retaining all 4 hammer stops. Bore is lightly frosted with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 100264

ADDENDUM: This lot is accompanied by a factory letter confirming configuration as well as shipment to E.C. Meachum Arms Saint Louis, Missouri, on December 22, 1885, in a shipment of 50 guns of the same type.

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(A) VERY RARE AND DESIRABLE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SHERIFFS MODELS SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER (1892).

Lot # 1204 (Sale Order: 202 of 353)      

According to the Ron Graham letter that comes with this fine Colt, there are only about 25 of these 3 - 1/2" barreled .44-40 Colt SAAs, and probably not many in this condition. The Colt Factory Archive letter states that this gun was shipped to Colt's Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Company, San Francisco Agency, in San Francisco, California. It was shipped on May 18, 1892, in a shipment of 4 guns. It shipped as a .44/40 with a 3 - 1/2" barrel with blue finish; stocks not listed. 2-line barrel address "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.". Roll die caliber mark on the left side of barrel. "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". 2-line patent dates on the left side of the frame. "PAT. SEPT. 191871 / JULY 2, 72 JAN. 19, 75" and the Rampant Colt logo on a circle next to them. Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Assembly number, 389, observed on the inside of the loading gate. A true Western shipped gun. CONDITION: The barrel has traces of blue in the protected areas; the remainder is a gunmetal gray. Cylinder, trigger guard, and the back strap have generous amounts of blue remaining but show normal wear. Hammer and frame show lots of case color. Hard rubber checkered grips show some light wear. Barrel has frosting in the lands and grooves. Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Sheriffs Model Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 145308
According to the Ron Graham letter that comes with this fine Colt, there are only about 25 of these 3 - 1/2" barreled .44-40 Colt SAAs, and probably not many in this cond...moreition. The Colt Factory Archive letter states that this gun was shipped to Colt's Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Company, San Francisco Agency, in San Francisco, California. It was shipped on May 18, 1892, in a shipment of 4 guns. It shipped as a .44/40 with a 3 - 1/2" barrel with blue finish; stocks not listed. 2-line barrel address "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.". Roll die caliber mark on the left side of barrel. "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". 2-line patent dates on the left side of the frame. "PAT. SEPT. 191871 / JULY 2, 72 JAN. 19, 75" and the Rampant Colt logo on a circle next to them. Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Assembly number, 389, observed on the inside of the loading gate. A true Western shipped gun. CONDITION: The barrel has traces of blue in the protected areas; the remainder is a gunmetal gray. Cylinder, trigger guard, and the back strap have generous amounts of blue remaining but show normal wear. Hammer and frame show lots of case color. Hard rubber checkered grips show some light wear. Barrel has frosting in the lands and grooves. Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Sheriffs Model Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 145308

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(A) NICKEL PLATED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER CARRIED BY SAM J. HIGGENS, DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST

Lot # 1205 (Sale Order: 203 of 353)      

According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this Colt Single Action Army left the factory as a .45 Colt with 4 - 3/4" barrel, nickel finish, with type of stocks not listed. It was shipped to Simmons Hardware Co. in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 7th, 1889, in a shipment of 10 guns. 2-line barrel address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." 3-line patent dates on the left side of the frame, "PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / " JULY, 2,-72 / "JAN. 19,-75". Caliber marking on the left front trigger bow ".45 CAL". Nitre blue screws and center pin. Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and on the inside of each grip. 2-piece hard rubber grips with the American Eagle and the Rampant Colt logo on each grip. It comes in its original pink picture box. There is a note in the box that states that this gun was carried by Sam J. Higgins, Director of the First National Bank in Bastrop, Texas, while transporting money to and from the Federal Reserve Bank in Austin, Texas. CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the original factory nickel finish. Most of the loss to the finish is on the front and rear grip straps. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The Eagle grips are sharp and crisp with no chips or cracks. The box is in wonderful condition with just a bit of edge wear and some light chipping to the top label. The serial number is written on the bottom of the box. A great gun in an extremely hard-to-find original picture box. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letters, Photographs Serial Number: 130048
According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this Colt Single Action Army left the factory as a .45 Colt with 4 - 3/4" barrel, nickel finish, with type of stocks not lis...moreted. It was shipped to Simmons Hardware Co. in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 7th, 1889, in a shipment of 10 guns. 2-line barrel address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." 3-line patent dates on the left side of the frame, "PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / " JULY, 2,-72 / "JAN. 19,-75". Caliber marking on the left front trigger bow ".45 CAL". Nitre blue screws and center pin. Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and on the inside of each grip. 2-piece hard rubber grips with the American Eagle and the Rampant Colt logo on each grip. It comes in its original pink picture box. There is a note in the box that states that this gun was carried by Sam J. Higgins, Director of the First National Bank in Bastrop, Texas, while transporting money to and from the Federal Reserve Bank in Austin, Texas. CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the original factory nickel finish. Most of the loss to the finish is on the front and rear grip straps. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The Eagle grips are sharp and crisp with no chips or cracks. The box is in wonderful condition with just a bit of edge wear and some light chipping to the top label. The serial number is written on the bottom of the box. A great gun in an extremely hard-to-find original picture box. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letters, Photographs Serial Number: 130048

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(A) EXCEPTIONAL COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL GRIPS (

Lot # 1206 (Sale Order: 204 of 353)      

According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this Single Action Army revolver left the factory and remains as a .44/40 with 7 - 1/2" barrel and blue finish; type of stocks not listed. It was shipped to Arthur Perkins, address unavailable, on December 26th, 1893, in a shipment of 1 gun. On top of the barrel is a single line address "COLT'S PT. F. A. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.". Roll die marked on the left side of the barrel is "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". 2-line patent dates on the left side of the frame "PAT. SEPT. 19,1871. / JULY 2, 72, JAN. 19, 75". There is a Rampant Colt Logo in a circle next to the patent dates. Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Assembly number, 289, observed on the inside of the loading gate. Nitre blue trigger, screws, and centering pin. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips with a carved eagle's head on the right grip. CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the Colt factory high polish blue finish. The front and rear grip straps have the majority of the finish loss. The case color frame, hammer, and loading gate have generous amounts of the original case color. There are some areas that are starting to silver. Nitre blue is good with some loss to the trigger. The screws have not been molested. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips are very nice with a couple of small chips to the toe and heel of the right grip. This is a very high condition black powder gun and would be worthy of any collection. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photographs Serial Number: 154350
According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this Single Action Army revolver left the factory and remains as a .44/40 with 7 - 1/2" barrel and blue finish; type of stoc...moreks not listed. It was shipped to Arthur Perkins, address unavailable, on December 26th, 1893, in a shipment of 1 gun. On top of the barrel is a single line address "COLT'S PT. F. A. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.". Roll die marked on the left side of the barrel is "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". 2-line patent dates on the left side of the frame "PAT. SEPT. 19,1871. / JULY 2, 72, JAN. 19, 75". There is a Rampant Colt Logo in a circle next to the patent dates. Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Assembly number, 289, observed on the inside of the loading gate. Nitre blue trigger, screws, and centering pin. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips with a carved eagle's head on the right grip. CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the Colt factory high polish blue finish. The front and rear grip straps have the majority of the finish loss. The case color frame, hammer, and loading gate have generous amounts of the original case color. There are some areas that are starting to silver. Nitre blue is good with some loss to the trigger. The screws have not been molested. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips are very nice with a couple of small chips to the toe and heel of the right grip. This is a very high condition black powder gun and would be worthy of any collection. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photographs Serial Number: 154350

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(C) FACTORY ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAID COLT POLICE POSITIVE DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY BOX (192

Lot # 1207 (Sale Order: 205 of 353)      

R.L. Wilson states in his book "The Book of Colt Firearms", that 150 Police Positives were factory engraved and, of those, only 4 had gold inlay. Not only does this gun have gold inlay, it also has factory carved bull's head ivory grips. The Colt factory archive letter states that this gun was shipped to Alfredo Gottling in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on May 13, 1927, in a shipment of 1 gun on order #12657. It was sent out as a .32 Police with a 4" barrel and blue finish, ivory grips with carved steer head motif, and factory engraving and gold inlay. It comes with an original Colt box with 2 over labels on the end of the box. One says "ENGRAVED." and the other has "CARVED IVORY, GOLD". The engraving is a floral and scroll motif. It has 8 gold inlays on the frame. Patent dates on top of the barrel. "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. / PAT'D AUG. 5, 1884 JULY 4, 1905 OCT. 5, 1926", while on the left side of the barrel is "POLICE POSITIVE - .32 POLICE CTG". There is a VP proof on the front left side of the trigger guard and a Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame. The grips have nickel Colt medallions at the top of each grip. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory-applied blue finish. There is a small spot on the cylinder from poor storage, and the back strap is starting to thin out. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The grips are superb. They show some aging and fit the gun very well. Gold inlays have essentially no wear. The box is in very good shape, with some edge wear and fading. A very rare factory engraved and gold inlaid Police Positive. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .32 Police FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Police Positive Paperwork: Copy of Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 223102
R.L. Wilson states in his book "The Book of Colt Firearms", that 150 Police Positives were factory engraved and, of those, only 4 had gold inlay. Not only does this gun h...moreave gold inlay, it also has factory carved bull's head ivory grips. The Colt factory archive letter states that this gun was shipped to Alfredo Gottling in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on May 13, 1927, in a shipment of 1 gun on order #12657. It was sent out as a .32 Police with a 4" barrel and blue finish, ivory grips with carved steer head motif, and factory engraving and gold inlay. It comes with an original Colt box with 2 over labels on the end of the box. One says "ENGRAVED." and the other has "CARVED IVORY, GOLD". The engraving is a floral and scroll motif. It has 8 gold inlays on the frame. Patent dates on top of the barrel. "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. / PAT'D AUG. 5, 1884 JULY 4, 1905 OCT. 5, 1926", while on the left side of the barrel is "POLICE POSITIVE - .32 POLICE CTG". There is a VP proof on the front left side of the trigger guard and a Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame. The grips have nickel Colt medallions at the top of each grip. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory-applied blue finish. There is a small spot on the cylinder from poor storage, and the back strap is starting to thin out. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The grips are superb. They show some aging and fit the gun very well. Gold inlays have essentially no wear. The box is in very good shape, with some edge wear and fading. A very rare factory engraved and gold inlaid Police Positive. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .32 Police FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Police Positive Paperwork: Copy of Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 223102

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(C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT OFFICERS MODEL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH CASE PRESENTED TO SHERIFF FRANK

Lot # 1208 (Sale Order: 206 of 353)      

Frank Cravens was a Deputy Sheriff of Caddo Parish, Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born September 6th, 1888 in Arkansas. He died on March 9th, 1931, less than 6 months after he received this gun. According to the 2-page Colt Factory archive letter, this revolver shipped as a .38 Special with 6" barrel, blue finish, ivory stocks, and level 1 factory engraving. It was shipped to the Loan Account, Alex Kagen, address unavailable on March 24th, 1927, on order number 12762/1 in a shipment of 1 gun. The records further indicate that it was returned to the factory on July 28th, 1928, and then shipped out on loan account to J.H. Dionne, address unavailable, on September 14th, 1928. Then it went to Murta Appleton and Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and then on to Von Lengerke and Antoine in Chicago Illinois, on August 30th, 1930. It was subsequently purchased by Von Legerke and Antoine on February 25, 1931. It was then inscribed on the front grip strap "PRESENTED TO / FRANK CRAVENS / 1930" and was subsequently cased in the leatherbound case. The inside of the case is another presentation to him. It reads "TO OUR ABLE GUIDE AND ESTEEMED HOST / FRANK CRAVENS / DEPUTY SHERIFF OF CADDO PARISH SHREVEPORT, LA. / FIRST CONVENTION OF THE MERCHANT MINUTE MEN OF AMERICA / OCTOBER 21ST TO 23RD, 1930 / FROM / THE FIVE MINUTE MEN OF THE CRAWFORD / BUSINESS MEN'S LEAGUE / OF CHICAGO / JOHN G. ZELEZNY - CHARLES VETTER - WM. G. SHANE / O. G. DAVIS THOMAS CERMAK". The case has a green interior and comes with a cleaning rod and a box of ammunition. Scroll and foliate engraving. It has a checkered trigger and backstrap. Ivory grips with silver Colt medallions at the top of each grip. it comes with a plethora of research documents. CONDITION: Gun retains virtually all of the factory-applied blue finish, with some slight high edge wear. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips fit the gun and have no chips or cracks. Leather case shows home wear and staining. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .38 Special FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Officers Model Paperwork: Factory Letter and Information Serial Number: 535725
Frank Cravens was a Deputy Sheriff of Caddo Parish, Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born September 6th, 1888 in Arkansas. He died on March 9th, 1931, less than 6 months aft...moreer he received this gun. According to the 2-page Colt Factory archive letter, this revolver shipped as a .38 Special with 6" barrel, blue finish, ivory stocks, and level 1 factory engraving. It was shipped to the Loan Account, Alex Kagen, address unavailable on March 24th, 1927, on order number 12762/1 in a shipment of 1 gun. The records further indicate that it was returned to the factory on July 28th, 1928, and then shipped out on loan account to J.H. Dionne, address unavailable, on September 14th, 1928. Then it went to Murta Appleton and Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and then on to Von Lengerke and Antoine in Chicago Illinois, on August 30th, 1930. It was subsequently purchased by Von Legerke and Antoine on February 25, 1931. It was then inscribed on the front grip strap "PRESENTED TO / FRANK CRAVENS / 1930" and was subsequently cased in the leatherbound case. The inside of the case is another presentation to him. It reads "TO OUR ABLE GUIDE AND ESTEEMED HOST / FRANK CRAVENS / DEPUTY SHERIFF OF CADDO PARISH SHREVEPORT, LA. / FIRST CONVENTION OF THE MERCHANT MINUTE MEN OF AMERICA / OCTOBER 21ST TO 23RD, 1930 / FROM / THE FIVE MINUTE MEN OF THE CRAWFORD / BUSINESS MEN'S LEAGUE / OF CHICAGO / JOHN G. ZELEZNY - CHARLES VETTER - WM. G. SHANE / O. G. DAVIS THOMAS CERMAK". The case has a green interior and comes with a cleaning rod and a box of ammunition. Scroll and foliate engraving. It has a checkered trigger and backstrap. Ivory grips with silver Colt medallions at the top of each grip. it comes with a plethora of research documents. CONDITION: Gun retains virtually all of the factory-applied blue finish, with some slight high edge wear. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips fit the gun and have no chips or cracks. Leather case shows home wear and staining. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .38 Special FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Officers Model Paperwork: Factory Letter and Information Serial Number: 535725

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(C) FACTORY ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL FACTORY BOX (1920).

Lot # 1209 (Sale Order: 207 of 353)      

According to the Colt Factory Archive letter, this gun was sold to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett Co., in Chicago, Illinois. It was shipped to F.G. Seaman & Co., address not available. It was shipped from the Colt factory on November 26th, 1927, in a shipment of 1 gun, listed as a .45 Colt with a 7 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, ivory stocks, and factory engraving. Single line address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Roll die caliber marking on left side of the barrel, "45 COLT". 2-line patent dates on left side of the frame, "PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2, M72 JAN 19, 75". Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. The trigger guard and backstrap are marked on the right side under the grip. Partial serial number observed on the back of the cylinder. Assembly number, 881, observed on the inside of the loading gate. The B coverage of engraving is attributed to master engraver Wilbert Glahn. From 1919, when he arrived in Hartford, Glahn did the bulk of the Colt engraving until 1950, when he turned ill. This gun is engraved in a foliate and scroll with a punch dot background. The engraving is very finely executed. 2-piece ivory grips with silver Colt medallions at the top of each grip. This gun comes in an original Colt box with the end label and 2 over labels. The over labels read "ENGRAVED." and "IVORY". The box contains a factory target and shooting suggestions pamphlet. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory-applied blue finish. There is a slight turn line with a hint of storage marks on the barrel. Vibrant case color on the frame and hammer. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips are near mint and show a little age patina. Engraving is sharp and crisp. Box is in great shape showing just a bit of edge wear. A very desirable factory engraved gun that is blue and case color. Accessories: Factory box Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 351428
According to the Colt Factory Archive letter, this gun was sold to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett Co., in Chicago, Illinois. It was shipped to F.G. Seaman & Co., address not ...moreavailable. It was shipped from the Colt factory on November 26th, 1927, in a shipment of 1 gun, listed as a .45 Colt with a 7 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, ivory stocks, and factory engraving. Single line address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Roll die caliber marking on left side of the barrel, "45 COLT". 2-line patent dates on left side of the frame, "PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2, M72 JAN 19, 75". Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. The trigger guard and backstrap are marked on the right side under the grip. Partial serial number observed on the back of the cylinder. Assembly number, 881, observed on the inside of the loading gate. The B coverage of engraving is attributed to master engraver Wilbert Glahn. From 1919, when he arrived in Hartford, Glahn did the bulk of the Colt engraving until 1950, when he turned ill. This gun is engraved in a foliate and scroll with a punch dot background. The engraving is very finely executed. 2-piece ivory grips with silver Colt medallions at the top of each grip. This gun comes in an original Colt box with the end label and 2 over labels. The over labels read "ENGRAVED." and "IVORY". The box contains a factory target and shooting suggestions pamphlet. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory-applied blue finish. There is a slight turn line with a hint of storage marks on the barrel. Vibrant case color on the frame and hammer. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips are near mint and show a little age patina. Engraving is sharp and crisp. Box is in great shape showing just a bit of edge wear. A very desirable factory engraved gun that is blue and case color. Accessories: Factory box Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 351428

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(C) BEAUTIFUL FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT NEW SERVICE TARGET .44-40 W.C.F. DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH CAR

Lot # 1210 (Sale Order: 208 of 353)      

The New Service was one of Colt's best-selling swing-out cylinder double-action revolvers, with a run of approximately 365,000 from 1898 to 1944, as per R.L. Wilson in his book "The Book of Colt Firearms Third Edition" on pg. 364. Wilson further states that there were fewer than 75 factory engraved Colt New Service revolvers; so, of those 75, how many of them were target models and chambered in .44-40, as this one is? The Colt Factory Archive letter states this gun left the factory as a .44-40 with a 7 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, and checkered wood grips. It was factory engraved with C.G. Tuffy inscribed on the right side of the frame. It was shipped to Von Lengerke & Antoine, Chicago, Illinois, on December 18th, 1925, Colt factory order number 1080/1, in a shipment of 1 gun. It now has a superb set of carved bullshead mother of pearl grips on it instead of the checkered wood grips. Scroll and foliate engraving. Checkered front and rear grip straps and a checkered trigger. 2 line barrel address "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. / PAT'D AUG. 5, 1884 JUNE 5, 1900 JULY 4,1905". The left side of the barrel has "NEW SERVICE .44-40". There is a Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame. It has target front and rear sights. CONDITION: This gun remains in absolutely stunning factory original condition. It retains virtually all of the original factory-applied blue finish, with just a hint of a turn line. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Aftermarket Mother of Pearl grips fit the gun superbly. A great addition to any collection. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F. FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Service Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photograph, Information Serial Number: 323863
The New Service was one of Colt's best-selling swing-out cylinder double-action revolvers, with a run of approximately 365,000 from 1898 to 1944, as per R.L. Wilson in hi...mores book "The Book of Colt Firearms Third Edition" on pg. 364. Wilson further states that there were fewer than 75 factory engraved Colt New Service revolvers; so, of those 75, how many of them were target models and chambered in .44-40, as this one is? The Colt Factory Archive letter states this gun left the factory as a .44-40 with a 7 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, and checkered wood grips. It was factory engraved with C.G. Tuffy inscribed on the right side of the frame. It was shipped to Von Lengerke & Antoine, Chicago, Illinois, on December 18th, 1925, Colt factory order number 1080/1, in a shipment of 1 gun. It now has a superb set of carved bullshead mother of pearl grips on it instead of the checkered wood grips. Scroll and foliate engraving. Checkered front and rear grip straps and a checkered trigger. 2 line barrel address "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. / PAT'D AUG. 5, 1884 JUNE 5, 1900 JULY 4,1905". The left side of the barrel has "NEW SERVICE .44-40". There is a Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame. It has target front and rear sights. CONDITION: This gun remains in absolutely stunning factory original condition. It retains virtually all of the original factory-applied blue finish, with just a hint of a turn line. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Aftermarket Mother of Pearl grips fit the gun superbly. A great addition to any collection. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F. FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Service Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photograph, Information Serial Number: 323863

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(A) FINE COLT 1892 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY GOLD MONOGRAM.

Lot # 1211 (Sale Order: 209 of 353)      

According to the Colt Archive letter, this gun shipped November 16, 1896, to Robert Schutz, address unavailable, in a shipment of 1 gun. It was shipped as a .38 Colt with a 4 - 1/2" barrel and rubber grips. It is factory inscribed "WCS" with gold inlay on the right side of the frame. There is also a special order record that comes with this gun that is dated November 11th, 1896, and it states that a "4 - 1/2" .38/c Army gt Pistol Rub. Blue" and a "2 1/2" .32/S&W New Pocket" were to be monogrammed of the letters W.C.S. in gold on each pistol. This gun has been sent back to the Colt factory for repair, as there is the factory star mark on the left rear webbing on the trigger guard. That is probably when the 6" barrel was installed, and possibly the ivory grips. The gold inlaid monogram "WCS" are the initials of one of Colt's past presidents, Colonel William C. Skinner. He was elected President in 1909 and stepped down in 1911. He resumed the president's position at Colt in 1916 and remained there until 1921. 2 line barrel address on top of the barrel. "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. / PATENTED AUG. 5, 1884 NOV. 6, 88 MAR 5, 95" with a roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel "COLT. D.A. 38". Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame just above the grip. The screws, trigger, and the back of hammer are nitre blue. 2-piece smooth ivory grips. It comes in an original Colt pink picture box that is numbered to a different gun. CONDITION: Gun retains the vast majority of the deep polish blue finish. There is some high-edge wear and a turn ring on the cylinder. Nitre blue is very strong, and the screws have not been molested. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The gold inlay is sharp and crisp. There is no flaking to the monogram. The ivory grips show some age and fit the gun very well. It comes with the original 4 - 1/2" barrel. The box is solid with a great label, but does have some edge wear, and a couple of seam splits on the top. A very historical gun. Accessories: Case, Original barrel Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1892 DA Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 76809
According to the Colt Archive letter, this gun shipped November 16, 1896, to Robert Schutz, address unavailable, in a shipment of 1 gun. It was shipped as a .38 Colt with...more a 4 - 1/2" barrel and rubber grips. It is factory inscribed "WCS" with gold inlay on the right side of the frame. There is also a special order record that comes with this gun that is dated November 11th, 1896, and it states that a "4 - 1/2" .38/c Army gt Pistol Rub. Blue" and a "2 1/2" .32/S&W New Pocket" were to be monogrammed of the letters W.C.S. in gold on each pistol. This gun has been sent back to the Colt factory for repair, as there is the factory star mark on the left rear webbing on the trigger guard. That is probably when the 6" barrel was installed, and possibly the ivory grips. The gold inlaid monogram "WCS" are the initials of one of Colt's past presidents, Colonel William C. Skinner. He was elected President in 1909 and stepped down in 1911. He resumed the president's position at Colt in 1916 and remained there until 1921. 2 line barrel address on top of the barrel. "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. / PATENTED AUG. 5, 1884 NOV. 6, 88 MAR 5, 95" with a roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel "COLT. D.A. 38". Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame just above the grip. The screws, trigger, and the back of hammer are nitre blue. 2-piece smooth ivory grips. It comes in an original Colt pink picture box that is numbered to a different gun. CONDITION: Gun retains the vast majority of the deep polish blue finish. There is some high-edge wear and a turn ring on the cylinder. Nitre blue is very strong, and the screws have not been molested. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The gold inlay is sharp and crisp. There is no flaking to the monogram. The ivory grips show some age and fit the gun very well. It comes with the original 4 - 1/2" barrel. The box is solid with a great label, but does have some edge wear, and a couple of seam splits on the top. A very historical gun. Accessories: Case, Original barrel Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1892 DA Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 76809

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(C) RARE, HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 14" TRAPPER CARBINE.

Lot # 1212 (Sale Order: 210 of 353)      

Built by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1927. Rare 14" blued round Winchester barrel marked at rear left "-MODEL 92-WINCHESTER-44WCF-/ -TRADEMARK-" with right side marked at breech "MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN". Pinned blade front sight and 22G rear adjustable sight. Blued saddle ring action with plain trigger and "WINCHESTER" marked tang. Blued full length magazine tube. Walnut carbine buttstock with blued carbine steel buttplate. Correct shorter length carbine plain walnut forearm. Comes with ATF exemption letter. CONDITION: 95% original barrel blue with light handling marks. Action blue is fading in areas to a blue-brown color, still over 90%. Buttplate is fading to a silvery patina. Wood has 95% original varnish with light handling marks. Good bore and mechanics. A superb condition trapper. Barrel Length: 14" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 Paperwork: ATF Exemption Serial Number: 982939
Built by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1927. Rare 14" blued round Winchester barrel marked at rear left "-MODEL 92-WINCHESTER-44WCF-/ -TRADEMARK-" with right s...moreide marked at breech "MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN". Pinned blade front sight and 22G rear adjustable sight. Blued saddle ring action with plain trigger and "WINCHESTER" marked tang. Blued full length magazine tube. Walnut carbine buttstock with blued carbine steel buttplate. Correct shorter length carbine plain walnut forearm. Comes with ATF exemption letter. CONDITION: 95% original barrel blue with light handling marks. Action blue is fading in areas to a blue-brown color, still over 90%. Buttplate is fading to a silvery patina. Wood has 95% original varnish with light handling marks. Good bore and mechanics. A superb condition trapper. Barrel Length: 14" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 Paperwork: ATF Exemption Serial Number: 982939

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(C) STUNNING COLT BISLEY MODEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER (1903).

Lot # 1213 (Sale Order: 211 of 353)      

High original condition blue and case color Bisley revolver. According to the Colt Factory Archive letter, this gun shipped to William Read and Sons in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 19, 1903, in a shipment of 2 guns. It left the factory as a .44-40 with a 7 - 1/2" barrel and blue finish; grips were not listed. Single line address on top of the barrel "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." On the left side of the barrel it reads "(BISLEY MODEL) / COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". 2-line patent date on the left forward part of the frame. "PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871. / JULY 2, 72 JAN. 1975." Rampant Colt logo in a circle next to the patent dates. Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Assembly number, 182, observed on the inside of the loading gate. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips. CONDITION: Gun retains virtually all of the blue finish with a turn line on the cylinder and the backstrap starting to thin. Vibrant case colors on the frame, loading gate, and hammer. Mother of Pearl grips have a few minute chips along the edges. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. A really high condition Bisley. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F. FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photographs Serial Number: 240303
High original condition blue and case color Bisley revolver. According to the Colt Factory Archive letter, this gun shipped to William Read and Sons in Boston, Massachuse...moretts, on March 19, 1903, in a shipment of 2 guns. It left the factory as a .44-40 with a 7 - 1/2" barrel and blue finish; grips were not listed. Single line address on top of the barrel "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." On the left side of the barrel it reads "(BISLEY MODEL) / COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". 2-line patent date on the left forward part of the frame. "PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871. / JULY 2, 72 JAN. 1975." Rampant Colt logo in a circle next to the patent dates. Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Assembly number, 182, observed on the inside of the loading gate. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips. CONDITION: Gun retains virtually all of the blue finish with a turn line on the cylinder and the backstrap starting to thin. Vibrant case colors on the frame, loading gate, and hammer. Mother of Pearl grips have a few minute chips along the edges. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. A really high condition Bisley. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F. FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photographs Serial Number: 240303

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(A) VERY NICE COLT THIRD MODEL DERRINGER SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.

Lot # 1214 (Sale Order: 212 of 353)      

Third Model Derringer manufactured by Colt circa the 1870s. The top of the barrel is stamped "- COLT -" with "41 CAL" on the left side of the frame. Frame features a lustrous nickel finish, with nitre blued frame screws, grip screw, and trigger. Barrel is blued and features a German silver half-moon front sight. Hammer is case color hardened. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth walnut birds head grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame (beneath the left grip panel), underside of barrel, and are handwritten in pencil on the interior of the grip panels. CONDITION: Very good overall. Frame retains bountiful amounts of its original factory nickel finish, exhibiting mild superficial marks from storage and handling. Nitre blued components show varying degrees of wear, with most retaining the vast majority of their original finish. Barrel exhibits modest wear overall, with some small areas of mild gray patina showing through. Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Serial Number: 19119
Third Model Derringer manufactured by Colt circa the 1870s. The top of the barrel is stamped "- COLT -" with "41 CAL" on the left side of the frame. Frame features a lust...morerous nickel finish, with nitre blued frame screws, grip screw, and trigger. Barrel is blued and features a German silver half-moon front sight. Hammer is case color hardened. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth walnut birds head grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame (beneath the left grip panel), underside of barrel, and are handwritten in pencil on the interior of the grip panels. CONDITION: Very good overall. Frame retains bountiful amounts of its original factory nickel finish, exhibiting mild superficial marks from storage and handling. Nitre blued components show varying degrees of wear, with most retaining the vast majority of their original finish. Barrel exhibits modest wear overall, with some small areas of mild gray patina showing through. Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Serial Number: 19119

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(C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION CARBINE.

Lot # 1215 (Sale Order: 213 of 353)      

Manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1905. 20" round blued Winchester carbine barrel marked with Winchester address, patents, and proof mark in front of rear sight; breech marked for the desirable .44 W.C.F. chambering. Pinned blade front sight and carbine graduated flip rear sight with full-length blued tubular magazine. Blued saddle ring action with plain trigger, tang marked "MODEL 1892 / WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK". Walnut carbine style butt with matching plain walnut carbine forearm. CONDITION: Metal has faded to a silver patina with blue only in protected areas. Stock has traces of original varnish with light usage marks and dings. Pitted bore with traces of rifling. Excellent mechanics. Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .44 WCF FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 Serial Number: 310676
Manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1905. 20" round blued Winchester carbine barrel marked with Winchester address, patents, and proof mark in front of r...moreear sight; breech marked for the desirable .44 W.C.F. chambering. Pinned blade front sight and carbine graduated flip rear sight with full-length blued tubular magazine. Blued saddle ring action with plain trigger, tang marked "MODEL 1892 / WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK". Walnut carbine style butt with matching plain walnut carbine forearm. CONDITION: Metal has faded to a silver patina with blue only in protected areas. Stock has traces of original varnish with light usage marks and dings. Pitted bore with traces of rifling. Excellent mechanics. Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .44 WCF FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 Serial Number: 310676

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(A) WINCHESTER 1876 IN RELIC CONDITION.

Lot # 1216 (Sale Order: 214 of 353)      

Octagon barrel with a full-length tube magazine. The gun is missing all of the internal mechanism and both stocks. Would be a great wall hanger in a bar or mancave. CONDITION: Gun is in relic condition. Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: No Visible Caliber Marking FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Serial Number: NVSN
Octagon barrel with a full-length tube magazine. The gun is missing all of the internal mechanism and both stocks. Would be a great wall hanger in a bar or mancave. CONDI...moreTION: Gun is in relic condition. Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: No Visible Caliber Marking FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Serial Number: NVSN

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(A) COLT THIRD MODEL DERRINGER SINGLE SHOT PISTOL WITH CHECKERED IVORY GRIPS.

Lot # 1217 (Sale Order: 215 of 353)      

Third Model Derringer manufactured by Colt. The top of the barrel is stamped "- COLT -". Brass frame is fitted with 2-piece checkered ivory grips. Early pattern high spur hammer. Matching numbers are present on the frame, barrel, and are handwritten on the interior of the grips. CONDITION: Frame exhibits a pleasant dark patina, with scattered spots of lighter and darker patina. Barrel exhibits a mottled gray patina, while the bore exhibits pitting throughout. Left grip exhibits a couple of exterior cracks, while the right panel bears a crack that has had some adhesive applied to it at one point. Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Serial Number: 12425
Third Model Derringer manufactured by Colt. The top of the barrel is stamped "- COLT -". Brass frame is fitted with 2-piece checkered ivory grips. Early pattern high spur...more hammer. Matching numbers are present on the frame, barrel, and are handwritten on the interior of the grips. CONDITION: Frame exhibits a pleasant dark patina, with scattered spots of lighter and darker patina. Barrel exhibits a mottled gray patina, while the bore exhibits pitting throughout. Left grip exhibits a couple of exterior cracks, while the right panel bears a crack that has had some adhesive applied to it at one point. Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Serial Number: 12425

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(C) HIGHLY DESIRABLE, HIGH CONDITION, GERMAN WORLD WAR II OCCUPATION SLOTTED FN HI POWER SEMI-AUTOMA

Lot # 1218 (Sale Order: 216 of 353)      

Manufactured by Fabrique Nationale while under early occupation by Germany during World War II. The left side of the slide bears FN's manufacturer information above "BROWNING'S PATENT DEPOSE", with 2 "(Eagle)/ WaA613" waffenamts and an eagle firing proof. Left side of frame bears an additional "(Eagle)/ WaA613" waffenamt and eagle firing proof. Metal components are blued, while the frame is mounted with checkered walnut grips that retain their waterproofing painted interior. Rear of frame is slotted for a shoulder stock attachment, and slide retains a tangent rear sight. Matching numbers are on the frame and slide, with the barrel numbered "983b". Pistol is accompanied by a black leather holster that is unmarked save for a "41941" stamp on the rear and contains 1 additional magazine. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original blue finish, exhibiting minor edge wear on the frame and slide, some areas of mild thinning and wear on the slide, and some thinning and wear on the grip straps from handling. Exterior of frame exhibits areas that retain a light layer of old grease. Very bright bore, exhibiting a single small spot of pitting, some extremely light surface oxidation within the grooves, and strong rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing to the checkering, with a couple of minor handling marks, but are otherwise fine. Holster is malleable, exhibiting some scattered marks and a couple of creases from handling and storage. A very nice and attractive example of a desirable slotted FN occupation Hi Power with a tangent rear sight. Accessories: Holster, Spare magazine Barrel Length: 4 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: 9x19mm Parabellum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale Model: Hi Power Serial Number: 60193
Manufactured by Fabrique Nationale while under early occupation by Germany during World War II. The left side of the slide bears FN's manufacturer information above "BROW...moreNING'S PATENT DEPOSE", with 2 "(Eagle)/ WaA613" waffenamts and an eagle firing proof. Left side of frame bears an additional "(Eagle)/ WaA613" waffenamt and eagle firing proof. Metal components are blued, while the frame is mounted with checkered walnut grips that retain their waterproofing painted interior. Rear of frame is slotted for a shoulder stock attachment, and slide retains a tangent rear sight. Matching numbers are on the frame and slide, with the barrel numbered "983b". Pistol is accompanied by a black leather holster that is unmarked save for a "41941" stamp on the rear and contains 1 additional magazine. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original blue finish, exhibiting minor edge wear on the frame and slide, some areas of mild thinning and wear on the slide, and some thinning and wear on the grip straps from handling. Exterior of frame exhibits areas that retain a light layer of old grease. Very bright bore, exhibiting a single small spot of pitting, some extremely light surface oxidation within the grooves, and strong rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing to the checkering, with a couple of minor handling marks, but are otherwise fine. Holster is malleable, exhibiting some scattered marks and a couple of creases from handling and storage. A very nice and attractive example of a desirable slotted FN occupation Hi Power with a tangent rear sight. Accessories: Holster, Spare magazine Barrel Length: 4 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: 9x19mm Parabellum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale Model: Hi Power Serial Number: 60193

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(C) SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1 GARAND SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE.

Lot # 1219 (Sale Order: 217 of 353)      

U.S. M-1 Garand with action made by Springfield Armory in January of 1942. Non-import marked 24" barrel marked "SA", dated 11-41, with early style captive nut rear sight, SA marked uncut op-rod with SA marked bolt. Milled style trigger group with all SA correct markings. Walnut stock with correct hardware, "P" in circle mark, and light "SA" cartouche. Comes with green woven sling. CONDITION: 90% original arsenal metal finish with some edge wear. Stock has an oil-soaked appearance with light scratches and dings. Good bore with TE of 2 and ME of 2. Good mechanics. Nice World War II gun. Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Springfield Model: M1 Garand Serial Number: 443328
U.S. M-1 Garand with action made by Springfield Armory in January of 1942. Non-import marked 24" barrel marked "SA", dated 11-41, with early style captive nut rear sight,...more SA marked uncut op-rod with SA marked bolt. Milled style trigger group with all SA correct markings. Walnut stock with correct hardware, "P" in circle mark, and light "SA" cartouche. Comes with green woven sling. CONDITION: 90% original arsenal metal finish with some edge wear. Stock has an oil-soaked appearance with light scratches and dings. Good bore with TE of 2 and ME of 2. Good mechanics. Nice World War II gun. Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Springfield Model: M1 Garand Serial Number: 443328

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LOT OF 3: TOOLED ANTIQUE HEISER COWBOY HOLSTERS.

Lot # 1220 (Sale Order: 218 of 353)      

Lot consists of: (A) Mexican Loop pattern holster for Colt Single Action Army revolver by H.H. Heiser, catalog No. 713, Denver, circa 1915-1925. Features a deeply carved floral pattern, heavy skirting leather, and a Heiser-marked snap closure. Fits a 7 - 1/2" barrel. (B) Fancy design double looped nickel spotted holster. #2710 in Heiser's 1920s Catalog No. 20. Fits a Colt SAA with a 5 - 1/2" barrel. Constructed of the "finest Oak Tanned California skirting leather" with "Mexican hand carved" body. In circular stamp to reverse "HEISER / MAKER / DENVER COLO." (C) Mexican Loop pattern holster designed for a Buscadero rig. Marked to the reverse: "H.H. HEISER / MAKER / DENVER COLO," 1925-1935. Holster has a narrow belt loop with brass snap closures. Body and skirt feature "full Mexican hand carved" floral motifs. Fits a 7 1/2" barrel. CONDITION: Excellent overall with supple leather and tight stitching.
Lot consists of: (A) Mexican Loop pattern holster for Colt Single Action Army revolver by H.H. Heiser, catalog No. 713, Denver, circa 1915-1925. Features a deeply carved ...morefloral pattern, heavy skirting leather, and a Heiser-marked snap closure. Fits a 7 - 1/2" barrel. (B) Fancy design double looped nickel spotted holster. #2710 in Heiser's 1920s Catalog No. 20. Fits a Colt SAA with a 5 - 1/2" barrel. Constructed of the "finest Oak Tanned California skirting leather" with "Mexican hand carved" body. In circular stamp to reverse "HEISER / MAKER / DENVER COLO." (C) Mexican Loop pattern holster designed for a Buscadero rig. Marked to the reverse: "H.H. HEISER / MAKER / DENVER COLO," 1925-1935. Holster has a narrow belt loop with brass snap closures. Body and skirt feature "full Mexican hand carved" floral motifs. Fits a 7 1/2" barrel. CONDITION: Excellent overall with supple leather and tight stitching.

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LOT OF 2: WINCHESTER VERNIER AND WIND GAUGE SIGHTS, ONE CASED.

Lot # 1221 (Sale Order: 219 of 353)      

Lot consists of (A) Cased Winchester Vernier sight set with tang sight and front sight with interchangeable apertures and wind gauge, along with the requisite mounting pieces and spare apertures; tang mount marked "76" on underside. Housed in a leatherette case with gilt "WINCHESTER / MID-RANGE / VERNIER / AND / WIND GAUGE / SIGHTS." CONDITION: Very good, does not appear to have ever been mounted. Some patination and flaking of finish, some mild oxidation to left side of wind gauge. (B) Loose Winchester Vernier rear sight with a tang mount marked "76" on underside and a blade front sight. CONDITION: Good with some patination to bluing. Was mounted at some point in the past with visible silvering from screws. An excellent pair of sights with a very scarce case.
Lot consists of (A) Cased Winchester Vernier sight set with tang sight and front sight with interchangeable apertures and wind gauge, along with the requisite mounting pi...moreeces and spare apertures; tang mount marked "76" on underside. Housed in a leatherette case with gilt "WINCHESTER / MID-RANGE / VERNIER / AND / WIND GAUGE / SIGHTS." CONDITION: Very good, does not appear to have ever been mounted. Some patination and flaking of finish, some mild oxidation to left side of wind gauge. (B) Loose Winchester Vernier rear sight with a tang mount marked "76" on underside and a blade front sight. CONDITION: Good with some patination to bluing. Was mounted at some point in the past with visible silvering from screws. An excellent pair of sights with a very scarce case.

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J.S. COLLINS MONTANA MARKED HOLSTER WITH PERIOD BELT.

Lot # 1222 (Sale Order: 220 of 353)      

Triple "Mexican Loop" J.S. Collins, Montana holster with unmarked cartridge belt for a 4 - 3/4" Colt SAA, circa 1885-1895. Holster has the desirable shield mark with "MONTANA" and the J.S.C monogram, "45" on the top loop and a 3/4 skirt. 2" wide cartridge has 25 loops and a nickeled buckle. CONDITION: Shows heavy period wear but not abuse. Strong cartouche and stamps.
Triple "Mexican Loop" J.S. Collins, Montana holster with unmarked cartridge belt for a 4 - 3/4" Colt SAA, circa 1885-1895. Holster has the desirable shield mark with "MON...moreTANA" and the J.S.C monogram, "45" on the top loop and a 3/4 skirt. 2" wide cartridge has 25 loops and a nickeled buckle. CONDITION: Shows heavy period wear but not abuse. Strong cartouche and stamps.

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G. BEARDSHAW GOLD RUSH BOWIE KNIFE.

Lot # 1223 (Sale Order: 221 of 353)      

Circa 1840s. Guardless Bowie knife with pressed horn handle. Knife features a 1 - 1/2" wide, full tang 10" clip point blade with a 4 - 1/2" false edge. Blade is marked on the left side with English "VR" and "(Crown) / G. BEARDSHAW / CAST STEEL". The pressed horn handles are held on with 5 small brass rivets on each side. Shell designs on the pommel and top of grips. Embossed Moroccan leather scabbard has silver tip and throat with original belt clip on the reverse. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has a sharp tip and shows typical light linear scratches, but much of original polish; most wear is scabbard scuffs. Handles are tight to tang with no bug damage or cracks. Scabbard is solid and tight. Blade Length: 10 - 1/4" Overall Length: 14 - 1/4"
Circa 1840s. Guardless Bowie knife with pressed horn handle. Knife features a 1 - 1/2" wide, full tang 10" clip point blade with a 4 - 1/2" false edge. Blade is marked on...more the left side with English "VR" and "(Crown) / G. BEARDSHAW / CAST STEEL". The pressed horn handles are held on with 5 small brass rivets on each side. Shell designs on the pommel and top of grips. Embossed Moroccan leather scabbard has silver tip and throat with original belt clip on the reverse. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has a sharp tip and shows typical light linear scratches, but much of original polish; most wear is scabbard scuffs. Handles are tight to tang with no bug damage or cracks. Scabbard is solid and tight. Blade Length: 10 - 1/4" Overall Length: 14 - 1/4"

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LOT OF 3: GOLD NUGGETS

Lot # 1224 (Sale Order: 222 of 353)      

Weight 50 grams.

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POUND OF GOLD GOLD NUGGET IN BOOK COVER CASE.

Lot # 1225 (Sale Order: 223 of 353)      

This is a beautiful 268-gram gold nugget. Great form. Comes in book cover case.

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LARGE GOLD NUGGET.

Lot # 1226 (Sale Order: 224 of 353)      

Beautiful large nugget which appears to be solid gold. 382 grams.

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GOLD QUARTZ MATCH SAFE.

Lot # 1227 (Sale Order: 225 of 353)      

Gold quartz top panel. Image of town etched on one side. Marked "MAJOR W.B.H TO MAJOR D.R.C. JUNE 24, 1869.".

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