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Historic Firearms & Early Militaria: Day 1

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Historic Firearms & Early Militaria: Day 1

by Cowan's Auctions
Wed, Nov  1, 2017  10:00 AM   Eastern
Cowan's two-day Fall Firearms & Historic Militaria auction features two days of high-quality historical items, including martial long arms & pistols, & an impressive variety of Winchester arms.
*Timner, Waffin & Sporthaus Drilling *Timner, Waffin & Sporthaus Drilling

*Timner, Waffin & Sporthaus Drilling

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 497)

2x16 gauge & 8x57, 27" barrel group, S/N 14078. Blued finish, checkered walnut pistol-gripped stock with checkered wood butt, checkered forend. Matted rib barrel with flip up notch rear sight front sight blade with brass bead, as well as claw-mount scope base cuts. Adjustable double triggers. Right side of frame engraved: In Memory of Hollis E. May, Aviator, Sportsman & Shooter. Customized by B Kelly (stocker), P Duffill (engraver) and G Smith (barrels & boring), with a FWJ engraved monogram in the toe of the stock, formerly from the collection of the well-known, late gun writer, Frank James. Contained in a leather covered, compartmentalized travel case with a set of cleaning rods and some spare internal parts and springs.



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Condition: Very good as refinished and refurbished. Barrels with thinning blue. Shotgun bores bright and fine; rifle bore needs to be cleaned. Mechanically functional, stock fine and crisp. Case very good to fine.

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EST $ 2000 - 4000

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*Les Baer M4 Flat Top LE Rifle with EOTech L3 Optic *Les Baer M4 Flat Top LE Rifle with EOTech L3 Optic

*Les Baer M4 Flat Top LE Rifle with EOTech L3 Optic

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 497)

.264 LBC, 16" barrel, S/N LBR005620.  Blued and bright finish, synthetic, 5-position M-4 style stock. Four-way Picatinny flat top rail system, mounted with an EOTech L3 series night vision compatible holographic weapons sight, a GG&G mount for a sight magnifier, a Harris bi-pod and a GG&G rail mounted sling swivel with a tan webbing sling. Les Baer Custom's take on the classic patrol & self defense rifle in his .264 caliber. Includes a single 20-round magazine.

Current retail for this rifle without optics is $2,690, along with the associated wait for ordering from any top end custom gunsmith. This rifle is a bargain as there is no wait and includes a night vision compatible EOTech that retails in the $400-$500 range.



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Condition: Fine. Slightly dirty and needs to be wiped down. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. EOTech functions correctly.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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*Beretta Model 687 Silver Pigeon Shotgun *Beretta Model 687 Silver Pigeon Shotgun

*Beretta Model 687 Silver Pigeon Shotgun

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 497)

20 gauge, 26.25" matted, ventilated rib barrels, S/N N397808. Blued finish, engraved receiver in the white, checkered, pistol-gripped stock with rubber Beretta butt pad, checkered Schnabel forend. 14.5" length of pull, gold plated single-select trigger, drop of comb 2.25". Contained in original Beretta blue plastic factory case with spare choke tube, tube wrench, a Beretta "Gel Tech" butt pad and the instruction booklet.



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Condition: Very fine. Retains nearly all of the finish showing little use. Mechanically functional, fine bright bores. Stock with very light handling marks. Case very good with some external dirt and discoloration.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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German Drilling German Drilling

German Drilling

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 497)

16 gauge/8.8x72R, 27" barrels with matted rib, S/N 622. Blued and case hardened finish, checkered pistol-gripped walnut stock with raised cheek-rest and grooved horn buttplate, checkered forend. Exposed hammers, neatly engraved receiver with flowing foliate scrolls and game scenes. Folding notched rear sight, front sight blade, sling swivels, extractors. Two snap caps are included in the bores of the shotgun barrels.



Condition: Very good. Retains thinning and fading blue on the barrels giving the gun a plum brown appearance. Receiver a mostly silvery-gray color. All engraving remains crisp. Shotgun bores bright, rifle bore dirty and lightly pitted. Mechanically functional, stock with scattered bumps, dings and mars. Loading information for the rifle cartridge (including velocity and bullet drop information a various distances) is typed on an old, yellowed piece of paper and taped to the obverse buttstock.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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*Tavor SAR-IDF *Tavor SAR-IDF

*Tavor SAR-IDF

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 497)

5.56mm Nato, 16.5" barrel, S/N T0011212. Blackened finish, synthetic stock. To quote Tavor's web site: The elite Tavor® SAR “IDF” model is the US civilian version of the IDF issued select-fire bullpup but in a semi-auto only configuration. It comes with a Meprolight® MEPRO 21 Day/Night Illuminated reflex sight mounted directly to the barrel, just as it is issued to the IDF (Israel Defense Forces).  Includes a single 30-round magazine.



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Condition: Very fine. Shows little use, fine bore and mechanics. Meprolight sight functions correctly. 

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EST $ 1250 - 1750

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*Lewis Defender Model 2000 Rifle *Lewis Defender Model 2000 Rifle

*Lewis Defender Model 2000 Rifle

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 497)

5.56mm NATO & 6.8mm SPC, 18" barrels, S/N LMT32569. Blackened finish, synthetic, 5-position M4 style stock. Equipped with a flat-top Picatinny quad-rail system and mounting a Trijicon ACOG 3.5x35 scope, a Crimson Trace vertical forend grip with both a flashlight and laser, and a GG&G mount for an optics magnifier. Includes two LMT rail covers. Second barrel in 6.8 SPC. Includes a single 30-round 5.56/.223 magazine. 



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Condition: Fine. Shows limited use and wear. Mechanically functional, bright bore.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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***Browning SA Rifle with Full Suppressed Barrel ***Browning SA Rifle with Full Suppressed Barrel

***Browning SA Rifle with Full Suppressed Barrel

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 497)

.22LR, 19.25" integrally suppressed barrel, S/N 02190PR146. Blued finish, checkered pistol-gripped walnut stock and checkered forend. Folding elevation adjustable rear notch sight, dovetailed front sight blade with brass bead. Suppressed barrel and modifications by Jonathan Arthur Ciener - Titusville, FL.



***Form 4, fully transferable

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue, appears fully functional, stock with minor dings and handling marks. 

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EST $ 1500 - 2000

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***DPMS Mod A-15 Rifle With Suppressor ***DPMS Mod A-15 Rifle With Suppressor

***DPMS Mod A-15 Rifle With Suppressor

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 497)

.223, 17" threaded barrel (23" including suppressor tube), S/N 5582. Blackened and anodized finish, polymer stock with 5-position M4 style butt. VLTOR Weapon Systems CASV-M forend and flat top rail, fully configurable to mount sections of Picatinny rail where desired. Includes Aimpoint Compound M red dot sight, as well as G&GG mount for optics magnifier. Includes a single 30-round magazine.



***Form 4, fully transferable

Condition: Very good. Retains most of the finish. Fully functional, good bore, optics work. Shows light to moderate use and some light finish wear.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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HK MP5 Conversion Unit Kit From .223 to 22 Caliber, HK MP5 Conversion Unit Kit From .223 to 22 Caliber,

HK MP5 Conversion Unit Kit From .223 to 22 Caliber,

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 497)

.22 caliber, breech bolt, springs, magazines, a complete kit in an OD green wood case.



Condition: Excellent as new.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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*Robar SR-60 Sniper Rifle *Robar SR-60 Sniper Rifle

*Robar SR-60 Sniper Rifle

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 497)

6.5-284, 24" fluted, match grade barrel, S/N E621939. Robar Polymax camouflage finish, ambidextrous Monte Carlo style fiberglass stock bedded with aluminum pillars and free floating barrel channel, Robar’s® exclusive “non-slip package”, stock with QD sling swivel studs and Pachmayr decelerator recoil pad. Mounted with a Swarovski PH6-24x50 30mm scope with TDS-4 reticle in Badger Ordnance rings. Includes a leather sling as well. An very finely crafted Robar long-range rifle built on a Remington 700 BDL action in the very popular 6.5 Norma caliber. Current retail for one of these Robar custom rifles is $3,500 without optics and with the typical wait associated with high-end custom gunmakers. This rifle is in wonderful condition, already mounted with fine optics (retail for the discontinued PH6 was around $2,000) and can go home with you today without waiting for Robar to build your gun!



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the applied Robar finish. Mechanically functional with a very crisp, match grade trigger. Bore needs to be cleaned. Optics clear and bright. A wonderful addition to your long range arsenal in a great caliber.

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EST $ 3500 - 5000

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*Lewis Machine LM308MWS Rifle With Night Scope *Lewis Machine LM308MWS Rifle With Night Scope

*Lewis Machine LM308MWS Rifle With Night Scope

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 497)

.308, 18" barrel, S/N LS100025. Blackened finish, polymer stock with 5-position M4 style butt. Equipped with flat-top Picatinny quad rail system. Rifle is mounted with a Night Optics D-760-3AG 3rd Generation 6x165 night vision scope as well as a set of Dueck Defense adjustable sights mounted at a 45-degree angle off-set to the right of the scope. Includes a black nylon sling and forward sling mounts attached to the rail, as well as a pair of LMT rail covers. Current pricing for the Night Optics D-760-3AG night vision sight is excess of $4,000. Includes a single 20-round magazine.



*Requires FFL

Condition: Fine. Rifle shows some use, but is fully functional, with a fine bore, and showing only light handling and scuff marks. Night vision scope appears to work correctly.

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EST $ 4000 - 6000

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***Thompson Submachine Gun By Auto Ordnance ***Thompson Submachine Gun By Auto Ordnance

***Thompson Submachine Gun By Auto Ordnance

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 497)

45 caliber, 10.5" barrel, S/N 18942. Left side of the receiver is marked Thompson Submachine Gun, Caliber .45 M1, then the serial number markings in three lines. Right side of the receiver is marked Auto-Ordnance Corporation, Bridgeport, Co Connecticut  U.S.A.  Walnut stock and forearm.



***Form 4, fully transferable

Condition: Retaining most of the original dull finish with some wear to the high edges. The barrel retains most of the original blue with very little wear.  Stock and forearm are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Has an original Auto-Ordnance marked 20-round magazine.

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EST $ 10000 - 20000

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***HK MP5SD Sear Gun ***HK MP5SD Sear Gun

***HK MP5SD Sear Gun

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 497)

9mm, 5.7" threaded barrel, S/N 11716. Blackened finish, polymer stock, forend and grip. This A3 configuration sub-gun is MP5SD marked on the top of the receiver, along with the usual West German proof marks and an IG date code, indicating manufacture in 1986. The right side of the magazine well is marked Made in W-GERMANY over the importer address: HK CHANTILLY, VA. The left side of the magazine well is marked Kal. 9mmx19. The short threaded barrel is mounted with a removable S&H Arms 9mm Suppressor (S/N 11716S) to match the gun. The SEF style, three-position trigger group has an single sided selector switch for Safe, Semi-Auto and Full-Auto firing, designated with the letters "S", "E" and "F", respectively. The gun has an S&H full auto sear, S/N 1274. The A3 configuration pistol grip has finger grooves and the usual retractable buttstock. The usual adjustable aperture rear sight and ringed-post front sight are in place, as well as a flip up front post with a tritium insert that no longer glows. The gun is accompanied by (3) 30-round HK straight magazines that are SD / MP5 HK marked. The magazines are dated 12/73, 11/74 and 4/79. An adjustable nylon sling is included.

This firearms is fully transferable on ATF Form 4. The removable suppressor makes this a two-transfer purchase as a tax stamp and transfer form must be completed for both the MP5 and the suppressor.



Condition: Very Good. Retains most of the original finish, showing light handling marks and use. Appears mechanically functional. Bore is good to very good, mostly bright with a ring near the chamber that may be old residue and some light scratches or tool marks in the bore as well. The barrel should probably be vigorously cleaned and inspected by a competent gunsmith prior to firing.

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EST $ 10000 - 15000

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***HK 94 MP5A3 Sub-Machinegun ***HK 94 MP5A3 Sub-Machinegun

***HK 94 MP5A3 Sub-Machinegun

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 497)

9mm, 8.9" threaded barrel, S/N 7920. Blackened finish, polymer stock, forend and grip. This A3 configuration sub-gun is HK94 and MP5 marked on the top of the receiver, along with the usual West German proof marks and an IF date code, indicating manufacture in 1985. The right side of the magazine well is marked Made in W-GERMANY over the importer address: HK CHANTILLY, VA. The left side of the magazine well is marked Kal. 9mmx19. The three-lug barrel is threaded for use with a suppressor and has a knurled thread cap. The "Navy" style, three-position trigger group has an ambidextrous selector for Safe, Semi-Auto and Full-Auto firing, designated with the usual HK bullet pictograms. The standard A3 configuration straight pistol grip and retractable buttstock are in place, as are the adjustable aperture rear sight and ringed-post front sight. The gun is accompanied by (5) 30-round HK curved magazines: one loose, two in an HK marked magazine coupler and two in an aftermarket coupler. Four of the magazines are IH date coded (1987) and one is IG coded (1986).

This firearms is fully transferable on ATF Form 4.



Condition: Fine. Shows little use, retaining nearly all of the finish and with only light handling marks. Appears mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. 

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EST $ 15000 - 25000

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***HK 53 Machinegun ***HK 53 Machinegun

***HK 53 Machinegun

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 497)

.223, 8.3" barrel, S/N A126846. Blackened finish, polymer stock and forend. Right side of magazine well marked: Made in Germany / HK Inc. / Arl. Va. 22201. Right side is marked HK 53 followed by the serial number, over Cal. .223 with German proof marks with the date code IB, indicating production in 1981. Three position trigger group with single sided selector switch, marked "0", "1" and "25", indicating "Safe", "Semi-Auto" and "Full-Auto". Switch appears to be welded up and extended. Adjustable aperture rear sight and ringed post front sight. Standard pistol grip with rudimentary finger grooves, adjustable stock with concave butt piece, dimpled forend with checkered vertical grip. Includes a single, unmarked 25 round steel magazine and a single synthetic "Pro Mag" magazine, marked 5.56x45. Also includes a green web sling. The HK53 combines the power of the 5.56x45 rifle cartridge with the compact size and ergonomics of the MP5 sub machine gun, providing the ultimate in firepower and convenience for entry teams or protective detail duty.



***Form 4, fully transferable

Condition: Fine. Shows light handling and use, with a fine, bright bore. Appears mechanically functional.

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EST $ 15000 - 25000

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*Smith & Wesson Model 57 Engraved On The Backstrap Frank W. James *Smith & Wesson Model 57 Engraved On The Backstrap Frank W. James

*Smith & Wesson Model 57 Engraved On The Backstrap Frank W. James

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 497)

.41 Magnum, 4" barrel, S/N S269875. Matte stainless finish, checkered wood grips with S&W medallions. Wide, checkered target hammer, smooth wide, polished target trigger. Adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight with red plastic insert. One of the personal arms of Frank James.



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Condition: Very good. Metal shows some scuffs and handling marks. Mechanically functional, very good bore, very good grips.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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*Colt Government Model Series 80 MK IV *Colt Government Model Series 80 MK IV

*Colt Government Model Series 80 MK IV

Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 497)

.45ACP, 5" barrel, S/N 70G44702. Blued slide and stainless frame, checkered wood grips with Rampant Colt medallions. Customized with WCPI marked barrel, full-length guide rod, short, grooved aluminum trigger with over-travel adjustment, stainless ambidextrous thumb safety, skeletonized commander hammer, checkered gripstrap, frontstrap and bottom of triggerguard. Novak-style serrated plain rear sight and brass bead on blade front sight. Includes a single magazine.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the finish, with some minor wear and handling marks. Mechanically functional, fine bore.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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*Smith & Wesson 57 owned by Frank W. James *Smith & Wesson 57 owned by Frank W. James

*Smith & Wesson 57 owned by Frank W. James

Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 497)

.41 Magnum, 5" barrel, S/N S315396. Blued finish, casehardened hammer and trigger, checkered wood grips with S&W gold medallions. Adjustable target rear sight, brass bead front sight blade, .5" checkered target hammer and .5" smooth trigger. Backstrap engraved in Gothic script: FRANK W JAMES, the well-known, late gun writer.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue with some fading and loss, and a turn ring on the cylinder. Fine bore and mechanics, grips with light handling marks.

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EST $ 1000 - 1400

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*Smith & Wesson 58 *Smith & Wesson 58

*Smith & Wesson 58

Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 497)

.41 Magnum, 4" barrel, S/N S259910. Nickel finish, casehardened trigger and hammer, custom checkered, finger-grooved hardwood grips. Notch rear sight, matted top rib and barrel rib, ramp front sight. 



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Condition: Very good. Retains most of the finish with some wear, minor loss and scuffing. Mechanically functional, bore very good with a couple of small spots of rust that need to be cleaned. Grips very good.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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*Smith & Wesson 657 - 1st of Consecutive Pair *Smith & Wesson 657 - 1st of Consecutive Pair

*Smith & Wesson 657 - 1st of Consecutive Pair

Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 497)

.41 Magnum, 6" barrel, S/N AJZ2869. Stainless finish, checkered wood grips with S&W medallions. Adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight blade, .5" checkered target hammer and .5" smooth trigger. The consecutively numbered revolver, AJZ2870, with a 5" barrel is offered next in this sale.



*Requires FFL

Condition: Fine. Shows light scuffs and handling marks. Mechanically fine, fine bore, fine grips.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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*Smith & Wesson 657 - 2nd of Consecutive Pair *Smith & Wesson 657 - 2nd of Consecutive Pair

*Smith & Wesson 657 - 2nd of Consecutive Pair

Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 497)

.41 Magnum, 5" barrel, S/N AJZ2870. Stainless finish, checkered wood grips with S&W medallions. Adjustable rear sight, gold bead front sight blade, .5" checkered target hammer and .5" smooth trigger.



*Requires FFL

Condition: Fine. Shows light scuffs and handling marks. Mechanically fine, fine bore, fine grips.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Cased Smith & Wesson Pre-29 5-Screw **Cased Smith & Wesson Pre-29 5-Screw

**Cased Smith & Wesson Pre-29 5-Screw

Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 497)

.44 Magnum, 4" barrel, S/N S168761. Blued finish, casehardened trigger and hammer, checkered wood grips with silver colored Smith & Wesson medallions. .5" checkered target hammer, .5" grooved trigger, adjustable white-outline rear sight, ramp front sight with red plastic insert. Contained in original Smith & Wesson black covered wood box with purple interior. Only about 6,500 of these early production, 5-screw, Pre-Model 29 revolvers were produced ca 1956-1958.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue finish and case color with some minor loss and a light turn ring. Fine bore and mechanics. Grips with minor handling marks. Box in fair to good condition with some wear and damage.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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*Heinie Custom Springfield Model 1911A1 in 10mm *Heinie Custom Springfield Model 1911A1 in 10mm

*Heinie Custom Springfield Model 1911A1 in 10mm

Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 497)

10mm, 5" barrel, S/N NM168068. Blued finish, checkered wood grips. A Richard Heinie customized 10mm Springfield 1911A1. Checkered gripstrap, flat mainspring housing, ambidextrous stainless thumb safety, skeletonized trigger and commander hammer, Heinie serrated plain rear sight and brass bead front sight, grooved and matted slide top. Includes one magazine. Richard Heinie no longer customizes pistols and this is a great opportunity to obtain a handgun worked on by one of the top pistolsmiths of our time.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the finish with light handling marks and minor wear. Fine bore, mechanically functional.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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* Smith & Wesson Model 645 Belonging To Frank James * Smith & Wesson Model 645 Belonging To Frank James

* Smith & Wesson Model 645 Belonging To Frank James

Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 497)

.45 ACP, 4.8" barrel, S/N TBU2698. Stainless finish, checkered black composite grips. Equipped with Novak-style sights with Trijicon tritium inserts. Conventional double-action/single-action mechanism with combination ambidextrous de-cocking lever/safety. Contained in a locking mahogany finished wood case with a dark blue velvet lining form fit to this gun, with a large gold-tone S&W medallion. The top of the case has an engraved brass name plate that reads FRANK JAMES. Frank James was a noted gun writer who authored articles for Shotgun News, Shooting Times and other magazines. Includes three magazines (1 with a rubber bumper and 2 without) and a key for the case.



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Condition: Fine. Shows minimal handling and wear. Mechanically functional, fine bright bore. Tritium inserts do not glow. Case very good with scattered scuffs and scrapes on the exterior.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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***Ruger 10-22 Pistol AWC Suppressed Pistol ***Ruger 10-22 Pistol AWC Suppressed Pistol

***Ruger 10-22 Pistol AWC Suppressed Pistol

Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 497)

.22LR, 9" integrally suppressed barrel, S/N 223-54426. Blued finish, checkered plastic grips with red & silver Ruger logo. Integral suppressor by Automatic Weapons Co (AWC) of Houston, TX. Adjustable target rear sight, Partridge front sight. Includes three Ruger logo marked magazines.



***Form 4, fully transferable

Condition: Fine. Shows little use. Retains nearly all of the finish, due to the nature of the suppressor bore condition could not be determined. Mechanically functional, crisp grips.

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*Custom Kimber Custom Shop Super Match w/ Heinie Sights *Custom Kimber Custom Shop Super Match w/ Heinie Sights

*Custom Kimber Custom Shop Super Match w/ Heinie Sights

Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 497)

.45 ACP, 5" barrel, S/N K044021. Two-tone blued slide with stainless frame, checkered wood grips. Heinie serrated black rear sight with matching front blade. Ambidextrous stainless thumb safety, skeletonized trigger and commander hammer, front cocking serrations, checkered & extended mag release button, checkered front strap and flat mainspring housing, mag well funnel, full length guide rod. Includes a single magazine and is in a black plastic Kimber case.



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Condition: Fine, retains most of the finish with light wear. Mechanically fine, fine bore.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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*Custom Convertible Smith & Wesson 648-2 .22/.22MRF/.17HRM *Custom Convertible Smith & Wesson 648-2 .22/.22MRF/.17HRM

*Custom Convertible Smith & Wesson 648-2 .22/.22MRF/.17HRM

Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 497)

.22MRF, .22LR, .17 H&R Magnum, 6" barrel, S/N CFS0464. Stainless finish, checkered Smith & Wesson medallion wood grips. A customized 3-caliber revolver produced by Cylinder & Slide on a Smith & Wesson 648-2 revolver. Includes three cylinders (all with C&S numbered chambers), one for each caliber and a second barrel insert to convert the pistol from .22 to .17 caliber. An appropriate wrench is included for barrel liner removal and installation. The pistol configuration includes a Cylinder & Slide custom wide trigger with over-travel adjustment, as well as adjustable fiber optic rear sight with green inserts and a red fiber front sight. Includes a S&W blue plastic case. This pistol formerly belonged to the late gun writer Frank James, who authored an article about this specific gun in 2009, entitled Double Action or Semi-Auto...A "one off" Custom Revolver. It appears that Cylinder & Slide only produced a handful of these very versatile custom revolvers.



*Requires FFL

Condition: Fine. Pistol and grips with some light scuffing and handling marks. Mechanically functional, fine bores.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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*Heinie Custom Colt Delta Elite Pistol - Dual Caliber *Heinie Custom Colt Delta Elite Pistol - Dual Caliber

*Heinie Custom Colt Delta Elite Pistol - Dual Caliber

Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 497)

10mm, 5" barrel, S/N DE24287. Blued finish, stainless small parts, checkered wood grips. Colt Delta Elite customized by Richard Heinie, with the R HEINIE mark on the frame. Grooved slide top, checkered front strap, skeletonized commander hammer and short trigger, ambidextrous stainless thumb safety, Heinie plain, serrated rear sight, with brass bead front sight. Richard Heinie no longer customizes guns, so this is an opportunity to own a pistol worked on by one of the top pistolsmiths of our generation.  Includes an extra Heinie marked barrel in 40 S&W, with recoil springs, bushing and bushing wrench, in a Heinie custom synthetic pistol rug with five (5) magazines.



*Requires FFL

Condition: Very good. Retains most of the finish with some minor wear. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore, crisp grips. Holster good.

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EST $ 1200 - 1800

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*Nighthawk Custom Falcon - 10mm *Nighthawk Custom Falcon - 10mm

*Nighthawk Custom Falcon - 10mm

Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 497)

10mm, 5" barrel, S/N NCP11426. Blued finish, composite "ivory" grips. Standard Nighthawk high-quality, semi-custom pistol in a hard hitting caliber for hunting or self defense. Heinie Straight-8 night sights (very dim), Nighthawk Custom pistol bag and five magazines. Includes Nighthawk paper work and target as well as the original 2011 invoice noting that this was a T&E (Test & Evaluation) gun for the late Frank James, a noted gun writer. Current retail for this pistol is $2,795 in 10mm.



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Condition: Fine. Retains nearly all of the finish, mechanically functional, fine, bright bore.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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*Nighthawk Custom Talon II - 10mm *Nighthawk Custom Talon II - 10mm

*Nighthawk Custom Talon II - 10mm

Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 497)

10mm, 4" barrel, S/N NP0098. Blued finish, Nighthawk logo laser engraved checkered wood grips. Commander-sized and built on an alloy frame, this would be the ultimate concealed carry pistol for someone looking for maximum stopping power. Standard Nighthawk Custom quality throughout, Heinie plain, serrated rear sight and brass bead front blade. Grooved topstrap, solid short aluminum trigger, crowned and bevelled barrel, slightly bevelled mag well. Includes Nighthawk pistol rug and original paperwork. This pistol was custom ordered by the late gun writer Frank James in 2013 with $600 worth of upgrade options. Today a Talon II with these upgrades would retail for just shy of $4,000. Includes 8 magazines.



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Condition: Fine. Shows little wear or use and some light scuffing on the grips. Mechanically functional, fine bore.

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EST $ 2500 - 4000

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Engraved Pinfire Double Barrel Shotgun Engraved Pinfire Double Barrel Shotgun

Engraved Pinfire Double Barrel Shotgun

Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 497)

12 gauge pinfire, 27.5" barrels, S/N 165. Browned and case hardened finish, checkered walnut buttstock with raised cheek rest and relief carved decorations on the reverse and an engraved patchbox on the obverse. Checkered splinter forend. Patterned Damascus style barrels. Receiver, back-action locks, hammers and triggerguard are profusely engraved with tight foliate motifs. Carved wood pistol grip extension attached to toe of stock behind triggerguard. Sling swivels in toe of stock and on lug under barrels.



Condition: Very good. Barrels of receiver with a rich plum brown patina. Mechanically functional, fine bores. Stock very crisp showing only light handling marks, with some minor dings and mars.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Belgian Browning Semi-Auto Rifle - German Engraved **Belgian Browning Semi-Auto Rifle - German Engraved

**Belgian Browning Semi-Auto Rifle - German Engraved

Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 497)

.22 Short, 22" round barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, checkered pistol-gripped walnut stock and forend. Receiver and part of the barrel are deeply engraved in the German style with flowing floral sprays and game scenes on the sides of the receiver. Flip-up adjustable rear sight, dovetailed front sight.



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Condition: Fine overall. Retains most of the blue finish, with the engraving remaining crisp, sharp and clear.  Mechanically functional, fine bore. Stock with handling marks,  bumps an dings, and a couple of fine grain cracks behind the receiver at the wrist. A really lovely little Belgian Browning rifle with a wonderfully engraved receiver. 

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Springfield Model 1922 M-2 **Springfield Model 1922 M-2

**Springfield Model 1922 M-2

Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 497)

.22LR, 24" barrel, S/N 7442. Parkerized finish, semi-pistol-gripped smooth walnut stock with finger grooved forend.  Barrel dated 5-37. Adjustable receiver mounted peep sight.  Sling swivels, detachable magazine. 



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Condition: Fine retains most of the Parkerized finish, mechanically functional, with a fine bright bore. Stock shows light handling marks.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Belgian Browning Sweet Sixteen Shotgun **Belgian Browning Sweet Sixteen Shotgun

**Belgian Browning Sweet Sixteen Shotgun

Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 497)

16 gauge, 28" ventilated rib barrel, S/N Y3351. Blued finish, checkered walnut pistol-gripped stock with with a blond tone and checkered forend. 2.75" chamber, rear mounted safety. Browning hard rubber buttplate. Lightly engraved receiver and flowing floral motifs, gold-plated trigger, QD sling swivels.



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Condition: Find overall. Retains most of the blued finish, showing only light wear.  Mechanically functional, fine bore. Stock crisp, with minor handling marks. A really lovely Sweet 16 in wonderful state of preservation.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**BSA 33 1923 Sporting Rifle **BSA 33 1923 Sporting Rifle

**BSA 33 1923 Sporting Rifle

Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 497)

.33 BSA, 26" barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, checkered walnut pistol-gripped stock with checkered forend. Two barrel mounted Express sight-leaves for 150 & 300 yards and two receiver-mounted aperture leaves for 150 & 300 yards, ramp front sight. Rubber butt pad, sling swivels.  A sporterized version of the Pattern-14 British service rifle as modified by BSA. 



**Requires C&R or FFL

Condition: Very good. Retains much of the blued finish, stock crisp with scattered handling marks and minor dings. Mechanically functional, fine bore, butt pad with some wear.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Engraved Mauser Mannlicher Sporting Rifle **Engraved Mauser Mannlicher Sporting Rifle

**Engraved Mauser Mannlicher Sporting Rifle

Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 497)

8mm Mauser, 24" barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, highly figured checkered Mannlicher-style stock with pistol grip and raised cheek piece. Forend with antler tip and angled, contrasting horn stripe. Receiver, triggerguard, magazine floor plate and bolt handle are exquisitely chisel engraved with hunting scenes and tight foliate scroll work. Double set triggers. Mounted with a Hensoldt Diasta 4x32 scope. Sling swivel in forend, missing from toe of stock. A really wonderful small format stalking rifle that is decorated with excellent Old World engraving.



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Condition: Very good to fine. Retains much of the blued finish, with some wear and loss, particularly at sharp edges and contact points. Mechanically functional, fine bore, clear optics. Stock with some handling marks and scattered dings.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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Custom Bolt Action Rifle By C.C. Johnson Custom Bolt Action Rifle By C.C. Johnson

Custom Bolt Action Rifle By C.C. Johnson

Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 497)

.222 Remington, 24" heavy barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, checkered walnut pistol-gripped Monte Carlo stock with wide checkered forend with contrasting tip.  Rubber butt pad, hard rubber pistol grip cap.  Mounted with the J Unertl scope. Built on a US M-1903 action.



Condition: Fine overall, retaining most of the finish. Stock crisp, with minor handling marks. Mechanically functional; fine bore, clear optics.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Engraved Winchester Model 94 Carbine **Engraved Winchester Model 94 Carbine

**Engraved Winchester Model 94 Carbine

Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 497)

.30-30, 20" round barrel with full magazine, S/N 2108168 (mfg. c1955). Blued finish, checkered straight-gripped walnut stock, checkered forend. Receiver, tang, lever, barrel bands and part of barrel all engraved with tight foliate scrolls. Left receiver panel with raised relief wagon train scene, right panel with raised hunter on horseback, both scenes with gold highlights. Adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, hooded front sight, hard rubber buttplate.



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Condition: All fine overall, retaining most of the blue finish. Engraving crisp and sharp throughout, gold wash fading on panel scenes. Mechanically functional, fine bore. Stock crisp, with some light handling marks. A really lovely vintage Winchester 94. 

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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**High Wood Inland M-1 Carbine **High Wood Inland M-1 Carbine

**High Wood Inland M-1 Carbine

Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 497)

.30 carbine, 18" barrel, S/N 806911. Parkerized finish, semi-pistol gripped smooth walnut stock. High-wood stock appropriately marked OI in the sling cut out and on the interior, hand guard OI marked on interior as well, narrow barrel band. Crossed cannon Ordnance cartouche on obverse of butt forward of oiler cut out and Circle-P inspection on base of pistol grip with an additional Z inspection mark. Barrel with three-line Inland mark, dated 7-43. Serial number and barrel date appear to correctly coincide with known Inland production. Includes oiler and OD green web sling; no magazine present.



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Condition: Find overall. Retains most of the Parkerized finish, mechanically functional, with a very good bore with lots of grease residue. Stock crisp with clear marks. This appears to be a very nice, unmolested mid-war production M1 carbine.

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EST $ 1200 - 1800

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**Mauser Sporting Rifle **Mauser Sporting Rifle

**Mauser Sporting Rifle

Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 497)

7mm Mauser, 24" barrel, S/N 3052. Blued finish, checkered pistol-gripped hardwood stock with plain forend. Matching numbers on barrel, receiver and bolt. Custom sporting rifle on a military action, with double set triggers. Receiver marked WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER / OBERNDORF / 1900. Military ladder rear sight, ramp front sight sling swivels. 



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Condition: Very good to fine. Retains most of the applied blue finish, stock with light handling marks and minor dings. Mechanically functional, fine bore.

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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Winchester 2nd Model 1873 Rifle Winchester 2nd Model 1873 Rifle

Winchester 2nd Model 1873 Rifle

Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 497)

.38-40, 24" octagonal barrel with full magazine, S/N 259426 (mfg. ca 1888). Blued finish, straight grip walnut stock with crescent buttplate and plain forend. Adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, large blade front sight. Missing dust cover. Standard two-line Winchester address and that markings on barrel, with caliber marking on barrel in front of receiver and on bottom of brass cartridge lifter. Model 1873 marking on upper tang.



Condition: Good to very good. Barrel with some minute traces of blue in protected areas but mostly a plum brown patina. Barrel mostly smooth, with some minor surface oxidation and pinpricking. Receiver a similar plum brown patina. Brass cartridge lifter deeply tarnished. All markings crisp and clear throughout. Mechanically functional, good bore, with light to moderate pitting along its entire length. Stock and forend with wear, dings, mars and scuffs.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Agnew & Son Cased Single Shot Rifle Agnew & Son Cased Single Shot Rifle

Agnew & Son Cased Single Shot Rifle

Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 497)

.22 caliber, 28.5" octagonal barrel, S/N 8460. Bead front sight with folding leaf rear sights in 50, 100, and 150 yard increments.  Checkered forend and grip.  Horn buttplate and forend cap.  Top of barrel marked "AGNEW & SON . 79 . SOUTH ST. EXETER."  Anti-glare filing present on top of barrel, as is evidence that the rear sight was moved and its 50 yard increment altered.  Barrel tang marked "ATHELSTANE CORDEROY, TIVERTON, DEVON" in three lines.  Bottom of trigger guard marked with serial number.

Leather-covered case is decorated with St. George's Cross motif with the top marked "A C" and front labeled "RETURN TO ATHELSTANE CORDEROY, TIVERTON, DEVON"  in four lines. Case corners reinforced with brass. Inside of case includes Agnew and Son label, empty box of .22 caliber cartridges, cleaning cloths, and key.



Condition: Fair condition. Much of the finish remains on the barrel with some light rust from storage.  Receiver has a dull gunmetal gray and tan patina where color casehardening has been lost.  Stock has marks and dents consistent with age and use, with some damage to the checkering. Horn mountings have some insect damage. Rifle functions normally, as does the break-action lever. Bore good.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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*FN FAL Semi-Automatic Rifle *FN FAL Semi-Automatic Rifle

*FN FAL Semi-Automatic Rifle

Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 497)

.308 Winchester, 24" barrel (including flash suppressor), S/N 2502920. Parkerized finish, synthetic stock with rubber butt pad. Folding carry handle and pistol grip. Adjustable combat aperture peep sight and post front sight. No magazine present. Sling swivels and synthetic sling. Import marked by Gun South Inc. Birmingham, AL.



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Condition: Fine overall. Retains most of the finish, stop showing minor scuffs and handling marks. Mechanically functional, fine bore.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Winchester Model 12 WS-1 Shotgun in Box **Winchester Model 12 WS-1 Shotgun in Box

**Winchester Model 12 WS-1 Shotgun in Box

Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 497)

12 gauge, 26" barrel, S/N 1927072.  Length of pull 14", drop at heel 1.5".  Checkered forend and grip. Vented rib with brass bead front sight. Comes in Winchester box.



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Condition: Very good condition.  Some finish wear on moving parts.  Stock has very little finish wear with one 1.75" scratch near comb. Bore very good.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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*Winchester Model 94 Engraved By Friedr Wilh Heym 1959 With Gold Inlays *Winchester Model 94 Engraved By Friedr Wilh Heym 1959 With Gold Inlays

*Winchester Model 94 Engraved By Friedr Wilh Heym 1959 With Gold Inlays

Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 497)

.30-30 caliber, 20" barrel with a full magazine, S/N 2108325. Blue finish, engraved with fine scrolls, a deep relief panel with a ram climbing the mountain, ram is in gold. On the left side is a panel in deep relief engraving os a Ram coming down. Ram is in raised gold. Finely checkered straight wrist and forearm  Lyman rear tang sight and hooded front sight. Checkered steel butt plate. In an original Winchester cardboard box blue, red and white box. Our consignor sent this carbine to Germany in 1957 and had it custom engraved by Friedr Wilm Heym with gold inlays.  Very fine work.



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Condition: Carbine is as new. Only the frame was refinished by the engraver when the work was done. Barrel and magazine tube have the original blue finish. Stock and forearm are excellent.

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**Cased Browning Over/Under Shotgun **Cased Browning Over/Under Shotgun

**Cased Browning Over/Under Shotgun

Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 497)

Two barrel set.  .410 gauge, 28" barrel, S/N 24745 and 20 gauge, 28" barrel, 24745.  Length of pull 14", drop at heel 1.25"   Vented ribs and brass bead front sights on both barrels.  Barrels marked with Browning patent information, gauge, and Belgian manufacture. Checkered forends and grips.  Engraving on receiver and trigger guard.  Comes in lined Browning "Huntmann" case.



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Condition: Very good condition.  Barrels retain nearly all of the original finish with some wear on muzzles and near forends.  Stock has some marks and dents with light finish loss.  Bores very good. Case has evidence of mildew and has some scratches from use.

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EST $ 2500 - 3500

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**Winchester Model 12 Take Down Custom Engraved By German Engraver Friedr Wilh Heym 1959 With Gold I **Winchester Model 12 Take Down Custom Engraved By German Engraver Friedr Wilh Heym 1959 With Gold I

**Winchester Model 12 Take Down Custom Engraved By German Engraver Friedr Wilh Heym 1959 With Gold I

Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 497)

12 gauge, 25" barrel with Cutts compensator, S/N 935451,  Simmons rib.  Beautifully engraved with vines and leaves intertwining with a three-dimensional look.  Relief work with a shaded background. Nine raised gold inlays, on one side, a dog with three ducks, on the other side, two dogs with three pheasants.

Deluxe Winchester stock and forearm checkered. With Hard rubber Winchester butt plate.  We have the original invoice when the shotgun was finished by Fredr Wilh Heym.



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Condition: The shotgun is in excellent condition retaining all of the original finish. The workmanship is very elaborately done. A very appealing shotgun. Stocks are excellent.

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Factory Scoped Stevens Idea Rifle No 44 1/2 Factory Scoped Stevens Idea Rifle No 44 1/2

Factory Scoped Stevens Idea Rifle No 44 1/2

Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 497)

.22 LR, 30" octagonal barrel, S/N 11283. Blued and case hardened finish, smooth walnut straight-gripped stock with Schuetzen-style buttplate, semi-Schnabel smooth walnut forend. Equipped with a myriad of sighting options, the rifle includes a set of three express-style, Buckhorn leaf sights, an adjustable tang peep sight and a globe front sight with removable post inserts. The rifle also mounts a Winchester A5 scope, that appears to factory installed, as the barrel markings on the rifle are offset on the angled flats to be visible with the scope mounted. A lovely .22 target rifle that you could use in many different ways.



Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued and case hardened finish, all markings crisp and clear, mechanically functional, fine bore. Scope slightly cloudy with some fraying of the cross hairs. Stock with lightly scattered nicks and dings.

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**Springfield Sporting Rifle BY Custom Gunsmith **Springfield Sporting Rifle BY Custom Gunsmith

**Springfield Sporting Rifle BY Custom Gunsmith

Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 497)

.30 Belted Newton, 28" heavy round barrel, S/N 900168. Blued finish, over-sized, checkered walnut Monte Carlo stock and forend. Custom rifle built on a Springfield M-1903 receiver. Includes a J. Unertl scope that appears to be fixed 24x in Unertl mounts, as well as a high quality folding bipod and QD swivels.



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Condition: Fine. Barrel with most of the blued finish, receiver with most of its re-blued finish. Stock extremely crisp and sharp. Mechanically functional, bore bright with fine rifling. Scope with clear optics. 

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U.S. Marked Model 12 Winchester Trench Shotgun U.S. Marked Model 12 Winchester Trench Shotgun

U.S. Marked Model 12 Winchester Trench Shotgun

Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 497)

12 gauge, 20" round barrel, S/N 1010914 (ca 1915).  Take-down frame, blued finish, pistol grip smooth walnut buttstock with hard rubber Winchester buttplate, 18-groove walnut forend, post-1942 4-hole ventilated handguard with bayonet lug and sling swivel mount.  Right side of frame marked with a clear U.S. and a "flaming bomb" US ordnance mark. Top of barrel marked with "flaming bomb" US ordnance inspection and Winchester proof mark.  GHD cartouche in a rectangular box present on reverse of butt, with a weak Ordnance Wheel inspection below. Includes OD green web sling.



Condition: Very good. Retains some blued finish, with fading, wear and loss. Mechanically functional, fine bore, crisp markings on metal. Stock with wear, possibly lightly sanded as inspection marks are smeared and blurred. Some handling marks and dings are present, with the forend having some added finish.

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EST $ 2500 - 3500

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**Rigby Double Rifle **Rigby Double Rifle

**Rigby Double Rifle

Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 497)

350 caliber, 26" barrels, S/N 16756. Marked on the center rib J N Rigby & 72 St James Street London, center rib is fully matted with three-leaf express sights and front ramp with hood. Left Barrel marked with Special 350 bore Rifle. Right barrel marked for special cordite cartridges bullet  300 grains. Blued barrels. Beautifully bank note engraved boxlock frame.  Top lever is engraved, engraved triggerguard. Engraved takedown lever on the forearm.  Finely checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip buttstock with checkered steel buttplate.  Also has sling swivel eyelets, one on the barrels, and the other in the stock.  The following is information obtained from official Rigby records No.16756, 26 July 1900, Bramley Firth "Class C hamless top snap action anson - Deeley .350 Special Rifle double", 26" barrels, 14 5/8 LOP, 8lbs 12 oz, "Sighted 1.2.300 yards std 2 lfs flush." Our consignor purchased this rifle from John Rigby Company in 1959 while serving in the United States Army as an Officer and pilot.  Has its original canvas and oak casing.



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Condition: The barrels retain most of the original blue finish. Little wear if any. Frame with nice silvery gray and mottled look, some colors in the protected areas. Overall excellent metal.  Stock and forearm with the original oil finish. Checkering has a couple of small areas where there are some flat spots. Overall this rifle is excellent for a vintage classic Rigby Rifle. The canvas case has some staining so going on the outside of the case, has a dirty look.  some loose ends that could be restored. The lining is dirty looking, which could be properly cleaned. Label inside the lid is in fair condition with some small areas missing. Most of the label is intact. Most of the tools are still in the case. Plus two snap blocks. It also has a tag from the Provost Marshall when the consignor brought it back from London in June of 1959.  A great Classic double rifle coming from an old collection and fresh to the market.

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EST $ 20000 - 30000

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*Colt King Cobra *Colt King Cobra

*Colt King Cobra "Enhanced" in Original Box

Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 497)

.357 Magnum, 4" ribbed barrel with full underlug, S/N EC4170. Stainless steel finish, checkered rubber finger-groove grips with rampant Colt medallions. Adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight with orange insert. Contained in original factory blue plastic case with factory paperwork and cardboard outer box, that is appropriately labeled to this gun on the end flap.



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Condition: Fine. Shows some minor handling marks and some surface scuffs as well as a light turn ring on the cylinder. Mechanically functional, very good bore. Grips with light handling marks. Plastic box in fine condition, cardboard outer box about good with wear.

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*Smith & Wesson Model 57-1 *Smith & Wesson Model 57-1

*Smith & Wesson Model 57-1

Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 497)

.41 Magnum caliber, 4" barrel, S/N AUW7404. Blued frame and barrel with color case hardened trigger and hammer. Checkered wood grips. Comes in box with users manual.



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Condition: Good condition. Strong finish with dulling on color casehardening. Grips are free of major nicks or scratches. Cylinder indexes correctly and is functional.  Bore very good.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Rare Austrian WWI Contract C-96 Mauser w/ Stock **Rare Austrian WWI Contract C-96 Mauser w/ Stock

**Rare Austrian WWI Contract C-96 Mauser w/ Stock

Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 497)

7.63 Mauser, 5.5" barrel, S/N 389487. Blued finish, 33-groove varnished wood grips. All visible numbers match, grips numbered 312. Stock numbered 540. Standard markings and 1,000 yard sight. Austrian proof on angled right flat of chamber with W.N Austrian Eagle and 1917 date. A very scarce Austrian contract piece delivered from standard war time commercial production, only about 50,000 were acquired by Austria ca 1915-1917 and finding them today is a challenge. Fine condition examples are extremely rare. This is a great opportunity to add a rare Central Powers WWI contract pistol to your collection.



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Condition: Very fine. Retains nearly all of the finish with a bright bolt and ladder. All markings crisp and clear. Some dried grease discoloration is present on the metal. Fine, bright bore, mechanically functional. Very good grips with some handling marks. Shoulder stock good, lightly sanded with scattered handling marks, bumps and dings.

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*Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army *Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army

*Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army

Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 497)

.45 Colt, 7.5" barrel, S/N SA03335. Nickel finish, walnut grips. In original factory Styrofoam box with Colt wood grained cardboard cover and gold end label, numbered to the gun.



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Condition: Fine to excellent. Appears nearly new, possibly unfired.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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*Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army Revolver *Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army Revolver

*Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 497)

.357 Magnum, 5.5" barrel, S/N SA17004. Blued and casehardened finish, checkered eagle hard rubber grips. In original factory Styrofoam box with Colt wood grained cardboard cover and gold end label, numbered to the gun.



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Condition: Excellent. Appears nearly new, possibly unfired. Box very well worn. Still in plastic bag with drying grease over most of the gun.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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*Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army *Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army

*Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army

Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 497)

.357 Magnum, 7.5" barrel, S/N 93330SA. Blued and casehardened finish, checkered hard rubber eagle. In original factory Styrofoam box with Colt wood grained cardboard cover and gold end label, numbered to the gun.



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Condition: As new in box, likely unfired since purchase, with the factory plastic bag and dried grease on the gun. Box about good with wear.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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*Smith & Wesson Model 29-3 *Smith & Wesson Model 29-3

*Smith & Wesson Model 29-3

Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 497)

.44 Magnum caliber, 4" barrel, S/N N920729. Nickel-plated with color casehardened hammer and trigger. Plastic grips. Comes in box with cleaning kit and extra grips.



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Condition: Very good condition. No loss of finish with bright color casehardening. Indexes correctly and is functional. Bore very good.

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*Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army *Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army

*Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army

Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 497)

.45 Colt, 5.5" barrel, S/N 96545SA. Blued and casehardened finish, checkered hard rubber eagle. In original factory Styrofoam box with Colt wood grained cardboard cover and gold end label, numbered to the gun.



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Condition: As new in box, likely unfired since purchase, with the factory plastic bag and dried grease on the gun. Box about good with wear.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Contemporary Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver **Contemporary Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver

**Contemporary Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 497)

.45 caliber, 5.5" barrel, S/N 206647, fully engraved. Blued finish with custom made stag grips.



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Condition: The revolver retains most of the reblued finish. With nice sharp edges and markings. Engraving is well done with scrolls and shaded background. Grips are excellent.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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Contemporary Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver Contemporary Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Contemporary Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #61 (Sale Order 61 of 497)

.45 caliber, 5.5" barrel, S/N 244626. Blue finish, with stag grips. 



Condition: Retaining most of the reblued finish. Nicely engraved with scrolls and shaded background. Markings and edges are very sharp and crisp. Grips are excellent. 

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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**Colt Model 1911 Ace **Colt Model 1911 Ace

**Colt Model 1911 Ace

Lot #62 (Sale Order 62 of 497)

.22 caliber, 4.75" barrel, S/N 9601. factory installed adjustable rear sight blade front sight with red lined. Marked on the right side of the slide  Colt diamond with Ace then .22 Long Rifle. Checkered trigger and arched housing. Blue finish with checkered wood grips.



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Condition: The pistol retains most of the original blue finish with some light wear to the high edges. Some wear around the front edge of the slide.  Bore is good and will clean to better.  Grips are very good.

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**U.S. Colt M1911-A1 with British Markings **U.S. Colt M1911-A1 with British Markings

**U.S. Colt M1911-A1 with British Markings

Lot #63 (Sale Order 63 of 497)

.45 caliber, 5" barrel, S/N 1710943. Parkerized finish with plastic grips. Left side of slide marked with patent information and prancing pony. Left of trigger marked "G.H.D." Left side of frame marked with U.S. government markings and serial number. British proof markings throughout.



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Condition: Good condition. Much of the parkerized finish remains with some wear on working surfaces. Side and moving parts have been coated in Cosmoline. Bore good.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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**Webley Mark IV w/ .22 Conversion Kit Installed & Original .455 Cylinder **Webley Mark IV w/ .22 Conversion Kit Installed & Original .455 Cylinder

**Webley Mark IV w/ .22 Conversion Kit Installed & Original .455 Cylinder

Lot #64 (Sale Order 64 of 497)

.455 & .22LR, 6" ribbed barrel, S/N 258023 (matching). Blued finish, hard rubber grips. Standard Webley markings, British proof marks and British military acceptance marks, along with "Opposed Broad Arrows" sold out of service markings. The revolver has the Parker Hale .22LR conversion kit installed, including the adjustable Parker Hale rear sight, mounted forward of the cylinder. The front sight is a pinned blade. The original .455 cylinder is included. It is un-cut, remains in .455 and is numbered to the gun.



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Condition: Very good. Retains much of the dull, military blued finish, with some fading and wear. Mechanically functional, .22 bore is good, .455 bore not inspected as it would require the removal of the conversion kit. Grips very good with light handling marks and some scuffing.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Colt Officer's Model **Colt Officer's Model

**Colt Officer's Model

Lot #65 (Sale Order 65 of 497)

.38 caliber, 7.5" round barrel with target sights, S/N 312191, circa 1909. High blue finish with finely checkered walnut grips.



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Condition: Revolver retains most of the original bright blue finish.  A very light line through the cylinder stops. Some light wear to high edges. Grips are very good. This revolver has a very nice look with the bright finish and checkered grips.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Engraved Colt 357 Revolver **Engraved Colt 357 Revolver

**Engraved Colt 357 Revolver

Lot #66 (Sale Order 66 of 497)

38 caliber, 6" barrel, S/N 7912. Target sights, blue finish with what appears to be factory-style engraving.  Engraved with large scrolls of leaves and vines intertwining with stippled background.  Jewelled hammer and trigger. Two-piece period ivory grips. Revolver is in a period one-piece brown cardboard box.



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Condition: Revolver does not look to be refinished. And it retains most of the blue finish. Engraving and all markings are sharp and crisp. Excellent overall.

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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**Swiss Model 06/1929  Contract Luger Pistol **Swiss Model 06/1929  Contract Luger Pistol

**Swiss Model 06/1929 Contract Luger Pistol

Lot #67 (Sale Order 67 of 497)

7.65 caliber,  4.875", S/N  23318. Blue finish with straw finish on some parts. Checkered walnut grips. Marked on the toggle with Swiss cross over Waffenbrink over Bern. The pistol was purchased by our consignor in 1957 from W. Glasser, Zurich, Switzerland.  We have the invoice from W. Glasser to our consignor.



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Condition: The pistol retains lots of the original blue finish.  Parts with straw finish retains some of the finish. Grips are very good with some light staining. The entire pistols still retain the grease it was shipped with. Overall excellent.  

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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**Custom Engraved 1911A1 Pistol **Custom Engraved 1911A1 Pistol

**Custom Engraved 1911A1 Pistol

Lot #68 (Sale Order 68 of 497)

.45 caliber, 5" barrel, S/N 1534926. Deeply engraved with large scrolls, coverage throughout the slide and frame. Black composite grips. Highly polished blue finish. You could not buy a pistol and have engraved for the high estimate.



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Condition: Retaining most of the blue finish. Excellent bore bright and shiny. Mechanically fine.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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*Colt Combat Commander *Colt Combat Commander

*Colt Combat Commander

Lot #69 (Sale Order 69 of 497)

.45ACP, 4.25" barrel, S/N 70BS91898 (mfg. ca 1970). Blued finish, checkered hard wood grips with gold colored rampant Colt medallions. In original Colt styrofoam container with wood grain cardboard box, gold sticker on end cap appropriately marked and serial numbered to the gun. Some original Colt retail paperwork is included with the gun as well.



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Condition: Very fine. Retains nearly all of the finish, with some minor wear and a small scratch on the frame from improper installation of the take down pin. Mechanically fine, fine bore, grips fine with minor handling marks. Box fair, well worn with end flap with label detached and opposite flap missing.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Pair of Belgian Percussion Pistols Pair of Belgian Percussion Pistols

Pair of Belgian Percussion Pistols

Lot #70 (Sale Order 70 of 497)

.660 bore diameter, 9.5" octagonal barrel, ELG proofs at breech on the left side. Patent breech, forward action percussion locks. Single set triggers, iron mounted furniture, checkered stock with horn tips.



Condition: Both pistols are very sharp and crisp. Lockplates have a nice mottled gray look. Barrels still retain some of the Damascus finish. Checkering is excellent, stocks have few nicks and dings. Horn tips are very good. Overall a nice untouched pair of pistols.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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Cased Tranter Pocket Revolver Cased Tranter Pocket Revolver

Cased Tranter Pocket Revolver

Lot #71 (Sale Order 71 of 497)

.320 CF, 3" octagonal barrel, S/N 35691. Blued and case hardened finish, checkered walnut grips. Frame engraved with tight foliate scrolls, with similar enhancements on the barrel at the breech and muzzle, the front of the cylinder, the triggerguard and buttcap. Retailer marked on the top of the barrel: Robert Jones 6 Chapel Street / Opposite the Exchange Liverpool. Side folding ejector rod, 4th model style lock work. An early Tranter cartridge revolver in a period case, lined with blue baize cloth with two lidded compartments, containing old cleaning patches and several Peters .32 S&W cartridges which are not correct for this pistol and should not be shot in it.



Condition: Very good. Retains some blue, the rest a plum brown patina. Mechanically functional, good bore, fine grip. Case good, missing the lock escutcheon.

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EST $ 1500 - 2000

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*Colt Anaconda Double Action Revolver *Colt Anaconda Double Action Revolver

*Colt Anaconda Double Action Revolver

Lot #72 (Sale Order 72 of 497)

.44 Magnum, 6" ribbed barrel, S/N MM151196. Stainless finish, rubber finger-grooved grips with Rampant Colt medallions. Adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight with orange plastic insert. In blue plastic factory box with cardboard outer box and with factory paperwork.



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Condition: Very good to fine. Showing light use and a light turn ring. Mechanically functional, good bore is dirty, very good grips. Boxes good (cardboard) to fine (plastic).

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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*Smith & Wesson Model 25-5 Revolver *Smith & Wesson Model 25-5 Revolver

*Smith & Wesson Model 25-5 Revolver

Lot #73 (Sale Order 73 of 497)

.45 Colt, 4" barrel, S/N N844313. Nickel finish, case hardened hammer and trigger, Ajax composite "ivory" grips with S&W medallions, original S&W grips in box. Adjustable white outline rear sight, ramp front sight with red plastic insert, .5" checkered target hammer and .5" grooved target trigger. Enhanced with a Tyler T-Grip grip enhancer, and an action job by Ron Seabolt, including throating the cylinder and installing Wolfe springs. In original S&W factory cardboard box.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the finish with light turn ring on the cylinder. Mechanically functional, good bore (dirty), fine grips. Box very good.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Colt 1911 Pistol **Colt 1911 Pistol

**Colt 1911 Pistol

Lot #74 (Sale Order 74 of 497)

.45 caliber, 5" barrel length, S/N 417666. Left side of the slide action marked in 2 lines with patent dates and Colt Hartford address.  Rampant Colt logo near the trigger.  Left side of the frame marked "United States Property".  The right side of the slide action marked "Model of 1911 US Army".  Parkerized finish with checkered walnut grips.



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Condition: Retains most of the arsenal refinish with wear to the edges and muzzle. Grips are very good with minimal nicks and dings. Very good bore and mechanically very good.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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*Colt Python Revolver *Colt Python Revolver

*Colt Python Revolver

Lot #75 (Sale Order 75 of 497)

.357 Magnum CTG., 4" barrel length, S/N E47817.  Left side of the barrel marked "Python .357" over ".357 Magnum CTG." Left side of the frame marked with a rampant Colt logo. Right side of the barrel marked "Colt's PT. FA. MFG. Co. Hartford, Conn. USA".  Six-shot fluted cylinder. Blue finish with checkered walnut grips. Grips have gold medallions at the top of each side.



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Condition: Retains most of the finish with wear to the left side of the muzzle and barrel.  Wear to the muzzle on the right side. The flutes of the cylinder have some wear to the edges and shows cylinder drag. Bottom of the frame has some wear to the edges. The grips are very good with minor nicks and dings. The bore is very good but needs cleaned. Mechanically good.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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*Colt Anaconda in Original Box *Colt Anaconda in Original Box

*Colt Anaconda in Original Box

Lot #76 (Sale Order 76 of 497)

.44 Magnum caliber, 4" barrel length, S/N MM11287.  Left side of the barrel marked "Colt Anaconda" over "44 Magnum".  Left side of the frame marked with rampant Colt logo.  Right side of the barrel marked "Double Action Revolver" over Colt Hartford address.  Six-shot fluted cylinder.  Stainless steel finish with black hard rubber checkered grips. Grips have gold rampant Colt medallions on each side. Comes with blue hard shell case and in original box.



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Condition: Retains most of the finish with light wear to the muzzle and cylinder.  Grips are very good. Bore is very good and mechanically very good.

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EST $ 2000 - 4000

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*Colt Anaconda in Original Box *Colt Anaconda in Original Box

*Colt Anaconda in Original Box

Lot #77 (Sale Order 77 of 497)

.44 Magnum caliber, 4" barrel length, S/N MM46781. Left side of the barrel marked "Colt Anaconda" over "44 Magnum".  Left side of the frame marked with rampant Colt logo. Right side of the barrel marked "Double Action Revolver" over Colt Hartford address. Six-shot fluted cylinder. Stainless steel finish with black hard rubber checkered grips. Grips have silver rampant Colt medallions on each side. Comes with blue Colt hard shell and in original Colt box.



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Condition: Retains nearly all the finish with very minor wear to the cylinder. The grips are very good to excellent. The bore is very good and mechanically very good.  

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*Second Generation First Year Production Colt Single Action Army Revolver in Original Black Box *Second Generation First Year Production Colt Single Action Army Revolver in Original Black Box

*Second Generation First Year Production Colt Single Action Army Revolver in Original Black Box

Lot #78 (Sale Order 78 of 497)

.45 caliber, 5.5" barrel length, S/N 19718SA.  This is a fine second generation, first year production of a Colt Single Action Army revolver in the original black box.  Markings on the left side of the barrel "Colt Single Action Army .45".  Left side of the frame marked in 2 lines with the patent dates next to a Rampant Colt logo. Top of the barrel marked in single line with Colt Hartford address. Blue finish on the barrel, cylinder, trigger, trigger guard and back strap. Case color frame with black checkered hard rubber grips. Top of grips marked with rampant Colt logo.  Comes in original black cardboard box marked with "serpent Colt" logo on top of the box. Inside the box is marked "Colt Single Action Army".  



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Condition: Retains nearly all the blue finish with vibrant case color on the frame. The grips are very good to excellent. Bore is bright and shiny and mechanically excellent. The box is in very good condition with minor wear.

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EST $ 2500 - 5000

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Pair of Joh Andreas Kuchenreuter Flintlock Pistols Pair of Joh Andreas Kuchenreuter Flintlock Pistols

Pair of Joh Andreas Kuchenreuter Flintlock Pistols

Lot #79 (Sale Order 79 of 497)

.537 bore diameter,  10.25" octagonal barrels. Marked on top of the barrel Ioh Andreas Kuchenreuter, with gold seal at the breech, folding rear sight on the breech. Engraved locks, set triggers, silver-plated furniture. Checkered Walnut stocks with empire butts. Backstrap slotted for shoulder stock. 



Condition: One of the pistols has most of the blue finish. The other has some of the blue finish, just lightly thinning. One hammer is a replacement and matches the other very well. Both locks have a slightly dulled mottled finish.  Markings are sharp and crisp. One ramrod has been replaced. Stocks are excellent. Furniture retains most of the silver finish. Overall very good.

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**1900 Swiss Luger **1900 Swiss Luger

**1900 Swiss Luger

Lot #80 (Sale Order 80 of 497)

7.65 MM caliber,  4.75" barrel, S/N 282, Swiss cross over the chamber, DWM marking on the toggle, tiny Swiss cross marking on the barrel, the frame and the toggle. Grip safety, blue finish, with some of the parts, finished in straw colors. Checkered walnut grips.



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Condition: This pistol is in fantastic condition, retaining most of the original bright vivid blue finish. Very little wear if any. Parts that have the original straw color retain most of the finish and is vivid. Grips are excellent with one tiny chip out at the rear of the left grip near the frame. Overall this is in top condition for an early unaltered 1900 Swiss Luger.

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EST $ 4000 - 6000

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C93 Loewe Borchardt Semi-Automatic Pistol C93 Loewe Borchardt Semi-Automatic Pistol

C93 Loewe Borchardt Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #81 (Sale Order 81 of 497)

7.65mm Borchard, caliber, 7.5" barrel, S/N 196. Marked on top of the chamber Waffenfabrink, Lowe, Berlin, on the right side of the frame is marked System Borchardt Patent. German proofs on the barrel and left side of the frame, crown over "G" ;crown over "B" and a crown over "U". Marked on the top of the toggle D.R.P. No 75837. Bottom of magazine numbered 380. All other numbers match. Finished in blue with straw finish on some parts. Checkered walnut grips. Original wood stock with cheek piece. Original leather holster.



Condition: This pistol retains most of the bright original blue finish. Some very light wear to the high edges.   Most of the straw finish remains just lightly faded. Leather holster has some minor crazing, but very pliable and in very good condition. The stock is very good, the cheek piece is missing the head of a small pin that releases the cheek piece from the stock. Overall an excellent example of Lowe-made Borchardt Pistol.

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EST $ 10000 - 15000

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**German Stalking Rifle by Carl Grundig **German Stalking Rifle by Carl Grundig

**German Stalking Rifle by Carl Grundig

Lot #82 (Sale Order 82 of 497)

8mm, 24" octagonal barrel with matted rib, S/N 3289. Blued and case hardened finish, walnut stock with checkered pistol grip, raised cheek rest, grooved hard rubber buttplate and a smooth Schnabel forend. Barrel with Grundig maker mark and Dresden location.  Receiver case hardened and engraved in tight foliate scrolls, checkered, flat bolt handle, engraved magazine floor plate. Claw style scope mounts also engraved, two-leaf barrel sight, ramp front sight with blade. German silver escutcheon in toe with crown over the initials "U.S." Sling swivels, leather sling. An outstanding and high quality stalking rifle made by Carl Grundig who operated between WWI and WWII, with this likely being a souvenir "bring back" from the latter conflict. Caliber is 8mm, but cartridge is undetermined, probably some form of large rimmed Grundig "wildcat". 8x57 is too small for the chamber and will not stay on the extractor. A chamber casting would be needed to get this rifle back out in the field.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue and substantial vivid case hardening with some dulling and fading. Mechanically functional, fine bore, nice wood with minor handling marks.

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EST $ 1000 - 2000

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**Winchester Model 1895 Rifle **Winchester Model 1895 Rifle

**Winchester Model 1895 Rifle

Lot #83 (Sale Order 83 of 497)

.38-72, 26" octagonal barrel, S/N 23174 (mfg. ca 1899). Blued finish, straight grip smooth walnut stock with crescent buttplate, smooth walnut forend with Schnabel tip and contrasting wood inlay. Standard two-line Winchester barrel marking, two-line Model 1895 tang marking, standard receiver markings. Adjustable Lyman receiver mounted peep sight, dovetailed blade front sight with brass bead, two-leaf Lyman barrel sight. A nice model 1895 rifle that is not usually encountered with an octagonal barrel.



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Condition: Very good. Retains some blue on the barrel and receiver, brightest in protected areas, with scattered patches of light surface oxidation, discoloration and some scattered light pitting, particularly on the bottom flat of the barrel. Mechanically functional, good bore, stock with light handling marks.

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EST $ 1000 - 2000

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**Winchester Model 1894 Rifle **Winchester Model 1894 Rifle

**Winchester Model 1894 Rifle

Lot #84 (Sale Order 84 of 497)

.30WCF, 26" round barrel, button magazine, S/N 152415 (mfg. ca 1899). Blued finish, straight grip smooth walnut stock with crescent buttplate, smooth forend. Standard Winchester markings, three-leaf rear sight, dovetailed front sight with brass blade.



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Condition: Very good. Retains much of the blued finish on the barrel, with thinning and fading. Receiver a pewter gray patina, with scattered surface oxidation and some freckling. Mechanically functional, good bore, that is dirty and lightly pitted. Stock with scattered bumps and bruises, a small repaired crack on the obverse where it meets the tang and receiver, and a small chip out at the toe.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Rare Winchester Model 54 Carbine **Rare Winchester Model 54 Carbine

**Rare Winchester Model 54 Carbine

Lot #85 (Sale Order 85 of 497)

.30-06, 20" barrel, S/N 38751 (mfg. ca 1933). Blued finish, smooth walnut, pistol-gripped stock with grooved metal buttplate and finger-grooved forend. Receiver mounted Lyman peep sight, two-leaf barrel sight, blade front sight with brass bead. A scarce variation of the Model 54.



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Condition: Very fine. Retains nearly all of the blued finish, crisp wood, fine bore, mechanically functional.

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EST $ 1000 - 2000

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**Winchester Model 1892 Rifle **Winchester Model 1892 Rifle

**Winchester Model 1892 Rifle

Lot #86 (Sale Order 86 of 497)

.25-20, 22" half-octagonal barrel with half-magazine, S/N 202033 (mfg. ca 1902). Blued finish, straight-gripped, smooth walnut stock with crescent buttplate and plain forend. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed front sight with brass blade.



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Condition: Very good. Retains most of the blued finish, which is thinning and fading and showing scattered surface oxidation and discoloration with some scattered light pitting on the reverse of the barrel. Mechanically functional, good bore is dirty and lightly pitted. Stock with scattered bumps, dings, and handling marks.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Winchester Model 1894 Take Down Rifle **Winchester Model 1894 Take Down Rifle

**Winchester Model 1894 Take Down Rifle

Lot #87 (Sale Order 87 of 497)

.32 Winchester Special, 26" octagonal barrel, full magazine, S/N 227789 (mfg. ca 1901). Blued finish, semi-deluxe walnut straight grip stock, plain forend. Takedown frame, double set triggers, adjustable tang peep sight, folding globe front sight. 



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Condition: Very good. Retains much of the blue on the barrel, with traces on the receiver. Mechanically functional, good bore with scattered pinpricking. Stock good, with a repaired crack at the tang and scattered bumps and dings.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 69 Bolt Action Rifle **Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 69 Bolt Action Rifle

**Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 69 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #88 (Sale Order 88 of 497)

.22 S/L/LR, 25" barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, detachable magazine, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock with plain forend. This circa 1937-1939 Model 69 is equipped with the later Saymon-Brown manufactured 2.75-power scope and the 32B open rear sight. Factory-scoped Model 69s with open rear sights appear to be scarcer than those with a peep sight. This rifle has a Model 69A bolt which is most likely a later replacement. Only 769 factory-scoped Model 69 rifles were produced. Includes a single magazine.



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Condition: Very good. Retains much of the blued finish with evenly distributed freckled oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with numerous bumps and dings and a couple of surface grain cracks in the obverse buttstock. Clear optics, scope body with some finish loss and oxidation.

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EST $ 1100 - 1600

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**Winchester Model 1892 Rifle **Winchester Model 1892 Rifle

**Winchester Model 1892 Rifle

Lot #89 (Sale Order 89 of 497)

.32 WCF, 24" round barrel, full magazine, S/N 846500 (mfg. ca 1917). Blued finish, plain, straight grip walnut stock, crescent buttplate, plain forend. Standard Winchester barrel markings, three line Model 1892 tang marking, Winchester WP in an oval proofs on receiver and barrel. Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed front sight.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish on the barrel, thinning on the receiver, with some scattered oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine bright bore. Stock with light handling marks.

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EST $ 1500 - 2000

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**Winchester Factory Scoped Model 75 Target Rifle **Winchester Factory Scoped Model 75 Target Rifle

**Winchester Factory Scoped Model 75 Target Rifle

Lot #90 (Sale Order 90 of 497)

.22 LR, 28" barrel, S/N 18600 (mfg. ca 1941). Blued finish, smooth pistol-gripped walnut stock with plain forend, detachable magazine, sling swivels. The Model 75 Target rifle was announced March 1939 with deliveries starting in August. It was available from the start with a special 8-power target telescope. The rifle with scope bases only listed for $25.40 and the 8-power scope for $9.50 in 1939. Production is of these factory scoped rifles is estimated as between 500 and 800, and very few have survived with their original scope. Includes a single magazine.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish with some lightly scattered surface oxidation, minor fading and loss. Mechanically functional, very good, mostly bright bore. Stock with scattered light handling marks and some surface scratches. Clear optics, scope body with finish loss.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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**Winchester Factory Scoped Model 69 Rifle **Winchester Factory Scoped Model 69 Rifle

**Winchester Factory Scoped Model 69 Rifle

Lot #91 (Sale Order 91 of 497)

.22 S/L/LR, 25" barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, smooth walnut pistol-gripped stock with smooth forend, detachable magazine.This circa 1937 -1939 Model 69 is equipped with a 5-power scope, a receiver peep sight and a hooded, ramped front sight. It has a correct 69" marked magazine.Only 769 factory-scoped Model 69 rifles were produced.



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Condition: Fine, retains most of the blued finish with some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with light handling marks. Clear optics, with some dust or debris around the perimeter of field of vision, which should be cleaned. Scope body with some finish loss.

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EST $ 1300 - 1800

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**Winchester Factory Scoped Model 69 Rifle **Winchester Factory Scoped Model 69 Rifle

**Winchester Factory Scoped Model 69 Rifle

Lot #92 (Sale Order 92 of 497)

.22 S/L/LR, 25" barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock with plain forend, detachable magazine. Factory­ scoped Model 69 rifles were announced in 1937 with six variations available. They were available with the three scope types, a 2.75-power with crosshair or post or a 5-power with crosshair, and with either the 32B open rear sight or a receiver peep sight. The scoped Model 69s were discontinued in 1941. Only 769 factory-scoped Model 69 rifles were produced. This circa 1937-1939 Model 69 is equipped with a 2.75-power crosshair scope and receiver peep sight. It has a correct 69"-marked magazine.



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Condition: Very good to fine. Retains most of the blued finish with some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore with some frosting. Stock with scattered bumps and dings and chip out on the obverse in front of the receiver. Clear optics, scope body with some finish loss.

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EST $ 1100 - 1600

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**Factory Scoped Winchester Model 62A Rifle - British Proved **Factory Scoped Winchester Model 62A Rifle - British Proved

**Factory Scoped Winchester Model 62A Rifle - British Proved

Lot #93 (Sale Order 93 of 497)

.22 S/L/LR, 24" barrel, tubular magazine, S/N 137286. Blued finish, smooth straight-gripped walnut stock, grooved, round walnut forend. The telescope sight listing in the 1939 Winchester Retail Price List states "Price for attaching these sights to other rifles, furnished on application." This dual sight Model 62A is equipped with a Winchester 2.75- power scope and 32B rear and 75 front sights. The base placement and overall workmanship indicate that this Model 62A was factory-scoped. It also has British proofs and was most likely one of the guns Winchester supplied to England for Home Guard use during WWII.



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Condition: Very fine to excellent, retains most of the bright blued finish with some very lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with light handling marks. Clear optics.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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**Rare Factory Scoped Winchester Model 61 Rifle - British Proved **Rare Factory Scoped Winchester Model 61 Rifle - British Proved

**Rare Factory Scoped Winchester Model 61 Rifle - British Proved

Lot #94 (Sale Order 94 of 497)

.22 S/L/LR, 24" barrel, tubular magazine S/N 37710. Blued finish, smooth pistol-gripped walnut stock, grooved, flat bottomed walnut forend. This circa 1939 factory-scoped Model 61 is equipped with a 2.75-power scope with see-through bases and standard iron sights. The proof mark has been moved so it can be seen with the bases installed, a sure sign of factory work. This gun has British proofs and is another gun that went to England for home guard use in WWII.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish with some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with light handling marks and some minor bumps and dings. Clear optics.

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EST $ 1750 - 2750

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**Rare Factory-Scoped Winchester Model 69 Rifle - British Proved **Rare Factory-Scoped Winchester Model 69 Rifle - British Proved

**Rare Factory-Scoped Winchester Model 69 Rifle - British Proved

Lot #95 (Sale Order 95 of 497)

.22 S/L/LR, 25" barrel, S/N 4246.Blued finish, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock with plain forend.This circa 1940-41 factory-scoped Model 69 is equipped with a later 2.75-power scope and receiver peep sight. Note the large blunt forearm. This gun has British proofs and an added serial number. It was one of the guns Winchester sent to England for home guard use at the beginning of WWII. It has a correct and very scarce 69-marked .22 SHORT magazine.



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Very fine, retains most of the blued finish with some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with light handling marks. Clear optics.



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EST $ 1200 - 1800

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Custom Winchester Model 54 By John Oberlies Custom Winchester Model 54 By John Oberlies

Custom Winchester Model 54 By John Oberlies

Lot #96 (Sale Order 96 of 497)

.30-06, 24" barrel, S/N 38887 (mfg. ca 1933). Blued finish, jeweled bolt and magazine follower. Deluxe checkered pistol gripped walnut Monte Carlo stock with John Oberlies-marked metal buttplate, checkered Schnabel forend, with contrasting wood in tip and pistol grip. German silver oak leaf inlays on both sides of stock with a raised acorn inlay on the bottom of the forend. Standard Winchester barrel and receiver markings. Barrel drilled and tapped for scope mounting, adjustable Lyman peep sight mounted on receiver, ramp mounted front sight blade with ivory colored bead. Sling swivel mounts in toe of stock and forend. Small German silver escutcheon plate in toe line engraved: Robert Patterson / 1935 / Dayton O. Oberlies was a top custom gunsmith located in Dayton, OH, and Patterson was president of NCR (National Cash Register) during this period.



Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish. Mechanically functional, good bore with some frosting. Crisp stock.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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**Winchester 52B Sporting Rifle w/ Scope **Winchester 52B Sporting Rifle w/ Scope

**Winchester 52B Sporting Rifle w/ Scope

Lot #97 (Sale Order 97 of 497)

.22LR, 20" barrel, S/N 50749 (mfg. ca 1942). Blued finish, checkered pistol-gripped stock with raised cheek piece and checkered metal buttplate, checkered forend with contrasting tip, sling swivels. Mounted with Lyman Alaskan scope in Redfield mounts. Two extra holes drilled in receiver.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish on the barrel, with some scattered flecks of surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with handling marks, bumps and dings. Scope with clear optics.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 67 Rifle - British Proved **Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 67 Rifle - British Proved

**Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 67 Rifle - British Proved

Lot #98 (Sale Order 98 of 497)

.22 S,L,& LR, 27" barrel, S/N 21345. This circa 1941 factory-scoped Model 67 was assembled in 1940/41. It is equipped with the later 2.75-power scope and has the blunt non-grooved forearm associated with 1940/41 guns. It has a steel checkered butt plate which is found on a few WWII-era Model 67s. As it has British proofs, it was one the guns furnished to England early in WWII for home guard use. Only 387 factory-scoped Model 67 rifles were produced.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish with some light wear and fading. Stock with minor handling marks, mechanically functional, good bore, clear optics. Some finish loss on scope body.

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EST $ 1250 - 1750

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**Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 68 Rifle **Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 68 Rifle

**Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 68 Rifle

Lot #99 (Sale Order 99 of 497)

.22 WRF, 27" barrel, S/N 92853. Blued finish, smooth pistol gripped walnut stock with finger-grooved forend. The Model 68 was offered with a 5-power scope in .22 S,L, & LR or .22 WRF on March 9, 1937, with deliveries in July/August. 2.75-power scopes may have been offered for a short time but the Model 68 peep sight configuration caused the bases to be too far forward for optimum scope location. The Model 68 with standard iron sights and with see-through bases attached but without scope was priced at $6.85 in 1938. The 5-power scope cost $6.40. The factory-scoped Model 68 was discontinued in 1939. While production numbers for the factory-scoped Model 68 are not available, it appears that no more were produced than the factory-scoped Model 67 (387). This circa 1937-1939 .22 WRF Model 68 is equipped with a 5-power scope. Note the grooved forearm, the length of the scope, the see-through bases, and the spacing between the bases. The serial number is below the wood line. There are no proofs.



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Condition: Very fine, retains most of the blued finish with some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with light handling marks. Clear optics.

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EST $ 1300 - 1800

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**Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 67 Rifle **Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 67 Rifle

**Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 67 Rifle

Lot #100 (Sale Order 100 of 497)

.22 S/L/LR, 27" barrel, S/N X285. Blued finish, smooth pistol gripped walnut stock with finger groove forend. The factory­ scoped Model 67 was offered on March 9, 1937 with a 2.75-power or 5-power scope in either .22 S,L,&LR or .22 WRF. Deliveries started in August. The Model 67 with standard iron sights and see­-through bases attached but without scope was priced at $6.10 in January 1938. The 2.75-power scope cost $4.90 and the 5-power scope cost $6.40. This circa 1937-1939 Model 67 has a Winchester 5-power scope with the dual sight feature of the majority of the factory-scoped guns. This gun was probably still in stock in 1940/41 as it has British proofs and is serial numbered in the style associated with Australia. Only 387 factory-scoped Model 67 rifles were produced.



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Condition: Fine, retains most of the blued finish with some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with light to moderate handling marks and dings. Clear optics, scope body with finish loss.

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EST $ 1200 - 1800

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**Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 67 Rifle **Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 67 Rifle

**Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 67 Rifle

Lot #101 (Sale Order 101 of 497)

.22 S/L/LR, 27" barrel, S/N R353. Blued finish, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock with finger groove forend. This circa 1937-1939 Model 67 has a factory 2.75-power scope and the dual-sight feature. Note that the scope bases are closer together for the 2.75-power scopes. All Model 67s that had the scope bases installed at the factory have the proof mark moved to the left so it is visible with the bases installed. The added serial number indicates this gun probably came from Australia. Only 387 factory-scoped Model 67 rifles were produced.



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Condition: Fine, retains most of the blued finish with some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with light handling marks. Clear optics, scope body with some finish loss.

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EST $ 1250 - 1750

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**Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 67 Rifle **Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 67 Rifle

**Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 67 Rifle

Lot #102 (Sale Order 102 of 497)

.22S/L/LR, 27" barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, smooth pistol gripped walnut stock with finger groove forend. This Model 67 was originally supplied with a 5-power scope and the dual sight feature. A prior owner installed low bases and replaced the scope with an earlier, but higher quality (and more valuable), Winchester AS scope (1909-1928). It is an interesting and unusual gun. Only 387 factory-scoped Model 67 rifles were produced.



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Condition: Fine, retains most of the blued finish with some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with light handling marks. Clear optics.

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EST $ 1400 - 1900

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**Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 68 Rifle **Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 68 Rifle

**Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 68 Rifle

Lot #103 (Sale Order 103 of 497)

.22 WRF, 27" barrel, S/N 928532. Blued finish, smooth pistol gripped walnut stock with finger groove forend. This circa 1937 - 1939 factory-scoped .22 WRF Model 68 has the later 2.75-power scope which is most likely not correct. The eye relief is so short it is nearly impossible to get a good sight picture with this scope. Also, note that the base spacing is wider than that usually found for the 2.75-power scope. The serial number is below the wood line. There are no proofs. Very few Model 68s were delivered in .22 WRF and fewer were equipped with factory scopes.



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Condition: Very fine, retains most of the blued finish with some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with light handling marks. Clear optics, scope body with some finish loss.

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EST $ 1250 - 1750

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**Rare Factory Scoped Winchester Model 68 Rifle **Rare Factory Scoped Winchester Model 68 Rifle

**Rare Factory Scoped Winchester Model 68 Rifle

Lot #104 (Sale Order 104 of 497)

.22 WRF, 27" barrel, S/N 100. Blued finish, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock with plain forend. Adjustable peep sight. This circa 1940-41 factory-scoped .22 WRF Model 68 has the later 5-power scope and the blunt, thicker, non-grooved forearm associated with 1940-41 guns. Winchester used two different manufacturers for the .22 rifle scopes. Most will be the later type such as the one on this rifle.  The serial number is below the wood line. There are no proofs. Very few Model 68s were delivered in .22 WRF and even fewer are found in this later configuration.



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Condition: Very good, retains most of the blued finish with some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with some added finish, moderate handling marks and dings, and chip out along the obverse toe line.  Clear optics, scope body with finish loss.

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EST $ 1300 - 1800

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**Winchester Model 1907 Deluxe Rifle **Winchester Model 1907 Deluxe Rifle

**Winchester Model 1907 Deluxe Rifle

Lot #105 (Sale Order 105 of 497)

.351, 20" round barrel, S/N 383 (mfg. 1907). Blued finish. Deluxe, checkered, walnut pistol-gripped stock with hard rubber Winchester grip cap and hard rubber Winchester buttplate, checkered forend. Adjustable, tang mounted Lyman peep sight, dovetailed Lyman front sight with ivory colored bead, barrel mounted two-leaf sight.

Produced during the first full year of production for this model, the gun is accompanied by its factory letter that states it was received in the warehouse on January 15, 1907 and shipped the same day. The gun was returned on May 29, 1908 and was subsequently received in the warehouse on January 5, 1912 and shipped again on January 11, 1912. the letter confirms the sight configuration and notes that the gun is a "good shooter," suggesting that its initial trip from Winchester may have been as a factory demonstrator that was subsequently returned and sold.



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Condition: Very fine. Retains most of the blued finish with some thinning and wear, particularly on the receiver, which also shows a few minor surface scratches, and most of the finish loss along the top. Mechanically functional, very good bore. Stock crisp, with light handling marks.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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**Custom Winchester Model 71 Rifle by John Oberlies **Custom Winchester Model 71 Rifle by John Oberlies

**Custom Winchester Model 71 Rifle by John Oberlies

Lot #106 (Sale Order 106 of 497)

.348 WCF, 24" round barrel, with half-magazine, S/N 1620 (mfg. ca 1936). Blued finish, jeweled lever and loading gate. Deluxe checkered pistol gripped walnut stock with contrasting wood in grip and John Oberlies marked metal buttplate. Forend with diamond pattern checkering and German silver raised acorn inlay on the bottom of the forend. Standard Winchester barrel and receiver markings. Adjustable peep sight mounted on bolt, with hooded, ramped front sight. Sling swivel mounts in toe of stock and on forend cap. Small German silver escutcheon plate in toe line engraved: Robert Patterson / 1936 / Dayton O. Oberlies was a top custom gunsmith located in Dayton, OH, and Patterson was president of NCR (National Cash Register) during this period.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish. Mechanically functional, good bore with some frosting. Crisp stock.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Percussion Double Rifle By J.G. Werner York PA Percussion Double Rifle By J.G. Werner York PA

Percussion Double Rifle By J.G. Werner York PA

Lot #107 (Sale Order 107 of 497)

.44 caliber, 31" heavy barrels, browned finish. Walnut stock with checkered wrist and secured with a single key. German silver accents, iron furniture, brass entry pipe likely an old replacement. Individual sights for each barrel, with elevation adjustable wide, double notched rear and two dovetailed front sight blades. Metal tipped ebony ramrod. Front action percussion locks marked J.G. WERNER / YORK PA. Werner worked in York, PA ca 1850 (Sellers).



Condition: Good. Retains some brown mixed with an oxidized patina. Bores good, but dirty and pitted. Locks functional with chipped hammer noses. Stock with bumps and dings.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Early Winchester Model 53 Rifle **Early Winchester Model 53 Rifle

**Early Winchester Model 53 Rifle

Lot #108 (Sale Order 108 of 497)

.25-20, 22" barrel, button magazine, S/N 176 (mfg. ca 1924). Blued finish, straight gripped walnut stock with grooved steel buttplate, plain forend. An early, first year of production gun with a very low, 3-digit serial number.



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Condition: Very good. Retains most of the blue on the barrel, little on the receiver, with scattered surface oxidation and discoloration. Mechanically functional, good bore needs to be cleaned. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and mars.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Winchester Model 54 Rifle **Winchester Model 54 Rifle

**Winchester Model 54 Rifle

Lot #109 (Sale Order 109 of 497)

.30WCF, 24" barrel, S/N 33175A (mfg. ca 1932). Blued finish, checkered pistol-gripped walnut stock, with grooved steel buttplate and checkered forend. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, pinned front sight blade. QD swivels. Drilled and tapped for scope mounting, with two extra holes on the left side of the receiver for a side mount.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the finish, with some thinning and light wear. Bore dirty but should clean up, mechanically functional, stock with light handling marks.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Winchester Model 1893 Shotgun Winchester Model 1893 Shotgun

Winchester Model 1893 Shotgun

Lot #110 (Sale Order 110 of 497)

12 gauge, 32" barrel with tubular magazine, S/N 29217 (mfg. ca 1897). Blued finish, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock with smooth metal buttplate. Grooved, round forend, brass bead front sight. Winchester manufactured about 34,000 Model 1893 shotguns between June 1893 and June 1897. The Model 1893 was designed for black powder loads, and when the Model 1897 was introduced, Winchester offered to trade a Model 1897 for any Model 1893 returned to the factory. The Model 1893 is especially hard to find in fine or better condition.



Condition: Fine. Retains most of the original blue, which is thinning and fading, with scattered flecks of surface oxidation and some more serious flecks of scattered pinprick pitting as well. The receiver retains slightly more bright blue than the thinning barrel. All markings remain crisp and sharp. Mechanically functional, bright bore with some light pitting near the muzzle, stock with scattered light handling marks and minor dings.

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EST $ 1750 - 2250

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**Winchester Model 40 Shotgun **Winchester Model 40 Shotgun

**Winchester Model 40 Shotgun

Lot #111 (Sale Order 111 of 497)

12 gauge, 23" barrel, S/N 2516 (mfg. ca 1940). Blued finish, walnut stock. The Model 40 used the same basic operating system as the Model 1911 and suffered from many of the same defects. It was only produced for a couple of years, and Winchester would give a new Model 12 to anyone who returned a Model 40. Most Model 40s were standard field guns. This Model 40 is slightly later than the Model 40 Skeet offered in this auction, as its Cutts Compensator has 6 vents rather than 12.



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Good condition. Most of the original finish remains with some wear on raised surfaces and working parts. Stock has some dents and marks consistent with age and use. Bore good.



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EST $ 1500 - 2000

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Winchester Lee Straight Pull Semi Deluxe Sporting Rifle Winchester Lee Straight Pull Semi Deluxe Sporting Rifle

Winchester Lee Straight Pull Semi Deluxe Sporting Rifle

Lot #112 (Sale Order 112 of 497)

6mm Lee (.236 USN), 24" barrel, S/N 11670 (mfg. ca 1898), Blued finish, smooth pistol-gripped walnut stock with Winchester hard rubber grip cap and checkered metal buttplate. Smooth, finger-grooved Schnabel forend. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight and pinned blade front sight. Of the 20,186 Lee models produced, only about 1,700 Sporting Rifles were manufactured. The majority of the Lee models were muskets for the U.S. Navy. This Lee Straight Pull Sporting rifle is circa early 1898. It has the extractor which is often missing from the Lee, and is a very scarce sporting variant of Spanish American War era US military long arm.



Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish, with the receiver thinning more than the barrel. All markings crisp and clear, mechanically functional, fine bore. Stock with nicks and dings.  

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EST $ 1300 - 2300

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**Extremely Rare Winchester Model 67 **Extremely Rare Winchester Model 67

**Extremely Rare Winchester Model 67 "Miniature Target" Bored Rifle

Lot #113 (Sale Order 113 of 497)

.22LR, 24" barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, smooth walnut pistol-gripped stock with checkered Winchester buttplate, smooth forend. This very rarely seen Model 67 features a 24" barrel with miniature target boring, no. 81 bead front and 94B bead middle sight. This boring, which was approximately 3/8" in diameter from the muzzle to a depth of about 12", was authorized in April 1940. Production stopped at the start of WWII. The barrel is marked "FOR SHOT ONLY". This is an excellent example of an extremely scarce Winchester rifle that was only produced for a short period of time and is rarely encountered in such fine condition.



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Condition: Excellent. Retains nearly all of the finish, with a fine bright smooth bore. Mechanically functional, stock with very light handling marks.

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EST $ 1700 - 2300

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**Winchester 3rd Model 1890 Rifle **Winchester 3rd Model 1890 Rifle

**Winchester 3rd Model 1890 Rifle

Lot #114 (Sale Order 114 of 497)

.22LR, 24" octagonal barrel, tubular magazine, S/N 710947 (mfg. ca 1927). Blued finish, smooth, straight-gripped walnut stock with crescent buttplate, grooved walnut forend. Elevation adjustable notched rear sight, dovetailed blade front sight.  This circa 1927 3rd Model rifle is chambered in the least popular caliber for the Model 1890; .22 Long Rifle. By the time it was offered in 1919, other less expensive Winchester .22 LR rifles were competing with it.



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Condition: Very good. Barrel retains most of the blued finish with some scattered surface oxidation, receiver with some blue and a mostly plum brown patina. Mechanically functional, very good bore. Stock with scattered handling marks and dings. 

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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Winchester 1873 3rd Model Rifle Winchester 1873 3rd Model Rifle

Winchester 1873 3rd Model Rifle

Lot #115 (Sale Order 115 of 497)

.32WCF, 24" octagonal barrel, full magazine, S/N 262493 (mfg. ca 1888). Blued finish, color casehardened hammer and lever, straight gripped plain walnut stock with crescent buttplate, plain forend. Standard Winchester barrel and tang markings, 32 WCF mark on barrel and 32 CAL. on cartridge lifter. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed blade front sight.



Condition: Very good. Retains some blue on the receiver, the rest a smoky gray patina. Barrel with minute traces of blue in protected areas, the rest a brownish-gray patina. Markings remain clear and crisp throughout. Mechanically functional, good bore, with scattered pitting. stop with handling marks and scattered bumps and bruises.

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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**Winchester Model 64 Rifle **Winchester Model 64 Rifle

**Winchester Model 64 Rifle

Lot #116 (Sale Order 116 of 497)

.30WCF, 24" round barrel with half-magazine, S/N 1174667 (mfg. ca 1939). Blued finish, smooth pistol-gripped walnut stock with checkered metal buttplate and plain forend. Standard Winchester barrel markings, elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, hooded ramped front sight.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish, with some flaking and loss on the receiver along the top and bottom edges, mostly on the obverse. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock was some light handling marks, bumps and dings.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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**Winchester Model 62A Rifle **Winchester Model 62A Rifle

**Winchester Model 62A Rifle

Lot #117 (Sale Order 117 of 497)

.22 S/L/LR, 23" barrel, S/N 264262 (mfg. ca 1950). Blued finish, smooth walnut straight-gripped stock with hard rubber Winchester buttplate, grooved flat-bottomed forend. Adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed blade front sight.



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Condition: Very fine to excellent. Retains nearly all of the blue finish with some minor loss. Mechanically functional, fine bore, crisp markings throughout. Stock with minor handling marks.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Winchester Model 40 Skeet Shotgun **Winchester Model 40 Skeet Shotgun

**Winchester Model 40 Skeet Shotgun

Lot #118 (Sale Order 118 of 497)

12 gauge, 24" barrel, S/N 1226 (mfg. ca Jan. 1940). Blued finish, checkered pistol gripped stock. The Model 40 used the same operating system as the Model 1911 and suffered from many of the same defects. It was only produced for a couple of years, and Winchester would give a new Model 12 to anyone who returned a Model 40. Most Model 40s were standard field guns. A limited number of Skeet guns featuring a checkered pistol grip stock and forearm, a rubber pistol grip cap, and a special barrel with an integral shoulder forged on the muzzle end for the attachment of a Cutts Compensator were produced. This gun has an early compensator with 12 vents.



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Condition: Very good condition. Nearly all of the finish is intact with some wear on receiver and moving parts. Stock has some dents and marks consistent with use. Bore very good.

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EST $ 1700 - 2300

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**Winchester Model 1894 Semi-Deluxe Rifle **Winchester Model 1894 Semi-Deluxe Rifle

**Winchester Model 1894 Semi-Deluxe Rifle

Lot #119 (Sale Order 119 of 497)

.30WCF, 26" half-octagonal barrel, button magazine, S/N 156466 (mfg. ca 1902). Blued finish, checkered pistol-gripped walnut stock with shotgun butt and hard rubber buttplate, checkered forend. Adjustable tang-mounted peep sight, Marble's No 5 dovetailed front sight with brass bead, two-leaf barrel sight. Standard Winchester barrel and tang markings. Accompanied by a factory letter attesting to the various special order features found on this rifle. A very nice Model 94 rifle with numerous custom order features.



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Condition: Very good to fine. Retains most of the blue on the barrel, with less on the receiver, which has a mostly silvery gray patina. All markings are clear and sharp, mechanically functional with a fine, bright bore. Stock with handling bumps, dings, and minor bruises. 

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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**Winchester Model 1906 Expert Rifle **Winchester Model 1906 Expert Rifle

**Winchester Model 1906 Expert Rifle

Lot #120 (Sale Order 120 of 497)

.22 S/L/LR, 20" round barrel with tubular magazine, S/N 566516 (mfg. ca 1919). Half-nickel/half-blue finish, smooth pistol-gripped walnut stock with hard rubber Winchester buttplate, smooth, swelled walnut forend. Notch rear sight, dovetailed blade front sight.



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Condition: Very good. Retains most of the nickel finish on the receiver, with traces of blue on the barrel and magazine tube. Mechanically functional, good bore. Stock with scattered bumps and dings.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Winchester Model 1890 Deluxe Rifle **Winchester Model 1890 Deluxe Rifle

**Winchester Model 1890 Deluxe Rifle

Lot #121 (Sale Order 121 of 497)

.22 WRM, 24" octagonal barrel, S/N 632803. Blued finish, deluxe checkered, pistol-gripped walnut buttstock with hard rubber Winchester grip cap and crescent metal buttplate, grooved walnut forend. Standard Winchester barrel markings and proofs on the barrel and receiver. Elevation adjustable notched rear sight, dovetailed blade front sight. Deluxe Model 1890s are rarely encountered.



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Condition: Very good. Retains some of the blued finish on the barrel, primarily in protected areas, with traces of blue on the receiver. The balance mostly a smooth plum brown patina with scattered light surface oxidation. All markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically functional, very good bore, stock with light handling marks and scattered minor dings.

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EST $ 1500 - 2000

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Winchester Low Wall Rifle Winchester Low Wall Rifle

Winchester Low Wall Rifle

Lot #122 (Sale Order 122 of 497)

.22 RF Short, 26" octagonal barrel, S/N 5259 (mfg. ca 1891). Blued and casehardened finished, smooth, straight grip walnut stock with crescent buttplate, and smooth Schnabel forend with contrasting wood inlay. Standard two-line Winchester barrel marking, and caliber marked 22 SHORT. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed front sight with German silver blade. Two sets of holes are drilled, tapped and filled in the top of the barrel for scope mounting.



Condition: Very good. Retains some traces of case coloring on the receiver, and much of the blue on the barrel. Mechanically functional, bore very good with some lightly scattered pitting. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and handling marks.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Winchester Model 1901 Shotgun **Winchester Model 1901 Shotgun

**Winchester Model 1901 Shotgun

Lot #123 (Sale Order 123 of 497)

10 gauge, 32" barrel, S/N 78049 (mfg. ca 1915). Blued finish, smooth pistol-gripped walnut stock with checkered metal buttplate, smooth walnut forend. Standard Winchester markings, brass bead front sight. The Model 1901 was the only 10 gauge in the Winchester product line during this period and was a particularly popular goose gun. Some 13,500 were produced ca 1901-1920. Finding a 1901 shotgun with any original finish can be very difficult.



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Condition: Very good. Retains substantial amounts of thinning blue on the barrel, magazine tube and receiver. All markings remain crisp and sharp, mechanically functional, with a fine, bright bore. Stock with scattered handling marks and minor bruises.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Winchester Junior Rifle Corp Range Kit No. 2 w/ Model 1904 Rifle **Winchester Junior Rifle Corp Range Kit No. 2 w/ Model 1904 Rifle

**Winchester Junior Rifle Corp Range Kit No. 2 w/ Model 1904 Rifle

Lot #124 (Sale Order 124 of 497)

.22 S/L/XL, 21" barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, smooth straight-gripped walnut stock with crescent iron buttplate and scroll triggerguard. Elevation adjustable rear leaf sight, dovetailed blade front sight with steel bead. The Winchester Junior Rifle Corps was started in mid-1918, and at its peak had over 100,000 members in several countries. It operated into the 1930s. Winchester offered a Junior Rifle Corps Range Kit which included either a Model 1902 (Kit No. 1) or a Model 1904 (Kit No. 2) rifle and accessories including four boxes of Junior Rifle Corps .22 Short cartridges, a cartridge pouch and belt, rifle case, 50 Junior Rifle Corps targets, a tube of Winchester Gun Grease, a tube of Winchester Rust Remover, a can of Winchester Gun Oil, cheese cloth for cleaning, a wire cleaning rod, and a "handsome mission-finish wood case fitted with leather handle." This gun retains part of the rarely encountered range kit, including the Winchester marked wood carrying case and has some of its accessories, including a partially used tube of "gun grease" in its cardboard box, a wrapped tube of "rust remover" in its cardboard box and an empty can of "gun oil". A very rare set for the advanced Winchester 22 collector that is rarely seen for sale.



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Condition: Good to very good. Retains traces of bright blue, with most of the finish thinned, worn and faded with some scattered surface oxidation. Markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically functional, good bore is somewhat dirty and lightly pitted. Stock with scattered minor bumps, dings and handling marks. Case and accessories are good to very good as well, showing handling wear and use, but very nice considering the set is approaching 100 years old and was likely used by a youngster during its working life.

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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**Winchester Model 1894 Take Down Rifle **Winchester Model 1894 Take Down Rifle

**Winchester Model 1894 Take Down Rifle

Lot #125 (Sale Order 125 of 497)

.30WCF, 26" round barrel, full magazine, S/N 385966 (mfg. ca 1907). Blued finish, smooth walnut straight gripped stock with crescent buttplate, smooth forend. Take down frame, standard Winchester barrel markings and with three-line Model 1894 marking on tang. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, large dovetailed blade front sight.



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Condition: Very good. Retains most of the blue on the barrel with some scattered flecks of surface oxidation, some thinning and loss. Receiver with less finish, and more loss along the contact points and high edges. Mechanically functional, good bore, with scattered light pitting. Stock with bumps, bruises, and handling marks.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Winchester Model 1894 SRC in .25-35 **Winchester Model 1894 SRC in .25-35

**Winchester Model 1894 SRC in .25-35

Lot #126 (Sale Order 126 of 497)

.25-35, 20" round barrel with full magazine, S/N 975673 (mfg. ca 1925). Blued finish, straight-gripped smooth walnut stock with carbine butt, smooth forend with single barrel band. Adjustable leaf rear sight, pinned blade front sight, saddle ring. A crisp little carbine in a scarce caliber.



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Condition: Very good to fine. Barrel retains much of the blued finish with fading, wear and loss, the balance a mostly smooth plum brown patina. Receiver mostly flaked with some traces of bright blue and a bluish-gray patina. Mechanically functional, very good bore, stock with scattered minor dings and mars, and possibly some old, added finish.

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EST $ 1500 - 2000

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Winchester Model 1873 Musket W/Brass Handled Saber Bayonet Winchester Model 1873 Musket W/Brass Handled Saber Bayonet

Winchester Model 1873 Musket W/Brass Handled Saber Bayonet

Lot #127 (Sale Order 127 of 497)

.44WCF, 30" round barrel with full magazine, S/N 579056 (mfg. ca 1904). Blued finish, casehardened lever and a hammer, smooth walnut musket butt, full length smooth walnut for and secured by three barrel bands. Upper barrel band with saber bayonet lug, adjustable ladder musket rear sight, musket-style front sight. Sling swivels in toe of stock and on middle barrel band. Includes scarce, brass-handled Winchester saber bayonet, and associated leather sling. Model 1873 muskets with saber bayonet lugs are extremely rare, as most were produced to accept an angular socket bayonet. This gun is accompanied by a Winchester factory letter that confirms that it shipped with a saber bayonet and scabbard on December 2, 1904. Jim Gordon's survey of Model 1873s rates this musket configuration as very rare.



Condition: Good. Metal heavily oxidized, with a thick brown, attic, patina. Most markings still legible. Mechanically functional, with a good book pitted bore. Stock worn, with numerous handling marks and bruises, and a grain crack along the obverse butt. Saber bayonet good to very good.

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EST $ 3500 - 6000

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Contemporary Engraved Winchester Model 1892 Rifle Contemporary Engraved Winchester Model 1892 Rifle

Contemporary Engraved Winchester Model 1892 Rifle

Lot #128 (Sale Order 128 of 497)

.38 WCF, 24" round barrel with full magazine, S/N 580935 (mfg. ca 1910). Blue finish, smooth, straight-gripped, walnut stock with crescent buttplate, and smooth walnut forend. Receiver engraved with flowing foliate scrolls and a looping borderline surrounding a hunter's game scene on the reverse and a bear on the obverse. Standard Winchester two-line barrel marking,  with three-line Model 1892 mark on tang. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed front sight with brass blade. Engraving pattern matches Style 4in R.L. Wilson's book on Winchester engraving.



Condition: Very good. Retains most of the blue on the barrel, with some thinning and fading and a few areas of minor surface oxidation. Receiver with only traces of finish. Markings remain crisp and sharp as does engraving. Mechanically functional with a very good bore. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and bruises.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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**Rare Factory Scoped Winchester Model 697 Rifle - British Proved **Rare Factory Scoped Winchester Model 697 Rifle - British Proved

**Rare Factory Scoped Winchester Model 697 Rifle - British Proved

Lot #129 (Sale Order 129 of 497)

.22 S/L/LR, 27" tapered barrel, S/N 1853. Blued finish, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock with plain forend, detachable magazine. The Model 697 was introduced in the January 1937 price list with deliveries starting in June. The Model 697 is in all respects a Model 69 with telescope sight only. The scope bases were low as there was no provision for dual sights. The barrel markings are unchanged from the Model 69. It was offered with the three types of scope and was listed for $11.35 less the scope. 1,431 Model 697 rifles were produced prior to their discontinuance in 1941. This circa 1937-1939 Model 697 features the later 2.75-power scope. Note that the rear base is on the receiver ring. It has British proofs and an added serial number, and was undoubtedly still in stock in 1941 when Winchester sold the remaining inventory to England for the home guard to use during WWII. It has a correct 69-marked magazine.



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Condition: Fine, retains most of the blued finish with some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with moderate handling marks. Clear optics.

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EST $ 2250 - 2750

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**Very Rare & Early Winchester Factory Scoped Model 69 Rifle **Very Rare & Early Winchester Factory Scoped Model 69 Rifle

**Very Rare & Early Winchester Factory Scoped Model 69 Rifle

Lot #130 (Sale Order 130 of 497)

.22 S/L/LR, 25" barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock with plain forend. This factory-scoped Model 69 is circa 1937. It has a receiver peep sight and the early and rare Carolyn 5-power scope. Note the difference in the front and rear adjusting rings on the Carolyn scopes (see also the similarly equipped Model 697) and the more common later Saymon Brown of New York scopes. It has a correct 69-marked magazine. 769 factory-scoped Model 69 rifles were produced.



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Condition: Very fine to excellent, retains nearly all of the blued finish. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with light handling marks. Clear optics.

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EST $ 2250 - 2750

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Custom Super Grade Winchester Model 70 By John Oberlies Custom Super Grade Winchester Model 70 By John Oberlies

Custom Super Grade Winchester Model 70 By John Oberlies

Lot #131 (Sale Order 131 of 497)

.375 Magnum, 24" heavy barrel, S/N 10150 (mfg. ca 1937). Blued finish, jeweled bolt and magazine follower. Deluxe checkered pistol gripped walnut stock with John Oberlies marked metal buttplate, checkered Schnabel forend, with contrasting wood in tip and pistol grip. German silver oak leaf inlays on both sides of stock with a raised acorn inlay on the bottom of the forend. Magazine floorplate markedSUPER GRADE -, standard Winchester barrel and receiver markings. Barrel drilled and tapped for scope mounting, adjustable Lyman peep sight mounted on receiver. Sling swivel mounts in toe of stock and forend. Small German silver escutcheon plate in toe line engraved: Robert Patterson / 1937 / Dayton O. Oberlies was a top custom gunsmith located in Dayton, OH, and Patterson was president of  NCR  (National Cash Register) during this period.



Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish. Mechanically functional, good bore with some frosting. Crisp stock.

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EST $ 2500 - 5000

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**Winchester Model 70 w/Hydro Coil Stock **Winchester Model 70 w/Hydro Coil Stock

**Winchester Model 70 w/Hydro Coil Stock

Lot #132 (Sale Order 132 of 497)

.220 Swift, 26" round barrel, S/N 259099 (mfg. ca 1953). Blued finish, checkered pistol-gripped stock with Hydro Coil recoil reducing butt, checkered forend. Folding leaf rear sight, ramp front sight, sling swivels.

According to an on-line article by Layne Simpson on the American Rifleman web site, dated April 11, 2016 "Winchester’s Hydra-Coil stock of the 1960s was invented by Hollywood cameraman Ralph Hoge. As the story goes, he got the idea while working on the shock absorber of one of his big cameras. At first it was available only on a custom basis and was used in stocks made of walnut. Winchester offered it on the Model 12 shotgun and, as a way of reducing cost, made the stock of a thermoplastic resin called Cycolac. The color options were brown and white. The Hoge system is basically a two-piece stock with its front section dimensionally shaped to allow it to travel a short distance into the hollow rear section (the shooter’s cheek rests on the rear section). The two are joined by an internal apparatus containing a hydraulic cylinder. When the gun fires, it gradually overcomes the hydraulic resistance and recoils into the rear section of the stock. As the recoil impulse recedes, the front section (and the rest of the gun) is pushed forward by the piston to its rest position. In other words, resistance from the shooter’s shoulder holds the rear of the stock stationary while everything else travels to and fro during the recoil cycle."

This appears to be a Winchester factory applied example of a Hydro Coil stock on a Model 70 rifle, and the stock has the appearance of being an early attempt at a partially synthetic stock, similar to the Model 12 referenced above. As with nearly all surviving Hydro Coil systems, this one does not work. Neither the consignor nor this cataloger have ever encountered another Model 70 so equipped nor seen any reference to such an option. This may be a "one-of-a-kind" Model 70.



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Condition: Fine. Barrel retains the majority of the matted blue finish that has a bead blasted appearance. Receiver with a matte blue finish. Mechanically functional, good bore with a frosted appearance. Stock with a crackled appearance, and it is not clear if this checkering of the finish due to temperature changes or due to the use of some composite materials. A very scarce rifle for which no good references could be found to rely upon.

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**Winchester Model 53 Semi-Deluxe Take Down Rifle **Winchester Model 53 Semi-Deluxe Take Down Rifle

**Winchester Model 53 Semi-Deluxe Take Down Rifle

Lot #133 (Sale Order 133 of 497)

.25-20, 22" barrel, S/N 995100 (mfg. ca 1925). Blued finish, semi-deluxe smooth pistol-gripped walnut stock with hard rubber Winchester grip cap, grooved metal buttplate and smooth forend. Take down frame. Standard Winchester barrel and tang markings, adjustable notch rear sight, dovetailed Lyman blade front sight with brass bead. Special Order Winchester 53s are rarely seen.



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Condition: Very good. Retains most of the blue finish on the barrel with only traces on the receiver, which has a mostly smooth brown patina with scattered flecks of oxidation and minor surface discoloration. All markings remain crisp and sharp, mechanically functional, very good bore that is mostly bright with some frosting. Stock with some light handling marks.

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**Rare Factory-Scoped Winchester Model 72 Rifle **Rare Factory-Scoped Winchester Model 72 Rifle

**Rare Factory-Scoped Winchester Model 72 Rifle

Lot #134 (Sale Order 134 of 497)

.22 S/L/LR, 25" barrel with tubular magazine, no S/N. Blued finish, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock with plain forend.  The Model 72, including factory-scoped rifles, was announced in March 1938 with deliveries starting in April. Six variations are listed in the 1939 price list with three rifle choices: peep rear sight, open rear sight, or no metallic sights, and two scope choices: 2.75-power or 5-power. Prices without the scope but with bases ranged from $14.10 to $15.15 depending on sights.  While production numbers for factory-scoped Model 72s are not available, it appears that fewer were made than the factory-scoped Model 69s. This circa 1940/41 factory-scoped Model 72 is equipped with a 5-power scope and receiver peep sight.



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Condition: Very fine, retains nearly all of the blued finish with some scattered flecks of surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with light handling marks. Fairly clear optics that should be cleaned, scope body with some light handling marks.

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EST $ 2750 - 3750

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**Very Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 72 Rifle **Very Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 72 Rifle

**Very Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 72 Rifle

Lot #135 (Sale Order 135 of 497)

.22 S/L/LR, 25" barrel, no S/N. Blued finish with tubular magazine, smooth walnut pistol-gripped stock. This circa 1940/41 factory-scoped Model 72 is equipped with a 2.75-power scope  and features a 32B open rear sight  which can be viewed through the see-through bases. Note that the rear base is on the receiver ring. Factory-scoped Model 72 rifles are very difficult to find today.



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Condition:

Very fine, retains most of the blued finish with some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with light handling marks. Clear optics.



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EST $ 2500 - 3500

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**Winchester 2nd Model 1890 Rifle **Winchester 2nd Model 1890 Rifle

**Winchester 2nd Model 1890 Rifle

Lot #136 (Sale Order 136 of 497)

.22 Short, 24" octagonal barrel with tubular magazine, S/N 321327 (mfg. ca 1907). Blued finish, straight gripped smooth walnut stock with crescent buttplate, grooved walnut forend. Elevation adjustable notched rear sight, dovetailed front sight.



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Condition: Very fine. Retains much of the bright blue, with flaking and loss, showing scattered minor surface oxidation and discoloration. All markings crisp and sharp. Mechanically functional, very good bore, stock with light handling marks and some minor dings.

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Winchester Model 1876 3rd Model Rifle Winchester Model 1876 3rd Model Rifle

Winchester Model 1876 3rd Model Rifle

Lot #137 (Sale Order 137 of 497)

.45-60, 28" octagonal barrel, full magazine, S/N 52329 (mfg. ca 1884). Blued finish, color casehardened lever and hammer, smooth walnut straight grip stock with crescent buttplate, plain forend. Tang marked { MODEL 1876 }, barrel marked with standard two-line Winchester address and patent marking, barrel marked .45-60 - W.C.F. at receiver, lifter marked .45-60. Winchester ladder rear sight, dovetailed round front sight. 



Condition: Very good. Retains some original blue finish, primarily in protected areas of the receiver. The balance of the receiver has a smoky gray patina. Barrel and magazine with a mostly mottled gray-brown patina with scattered surface oxidation and pinpricking. Hammer and lever with some strong traces of case hardening. All markings remain crisp and sharp. Mechanically functional, good bore that is mostly bright with scattered pitting. Stock with numerous bumps, dings and mars, with some added finish and chip out of the reverse forend at the cap. Two holes in tang for peep sight.

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**Winchester Model 55 Rifle Take Down Rifle **Winchester Model 55 Rifle Take Down Rifle

**Winchester Model 55 Rifle Take Down Rifle

Lot #138 (Sale Order 138 of 497)

.30WCF, 24" round barrel, half-magazine, S/N 4039 (mfg. ca 1926). Blued finish, smooth walnut, straight-gripped stock with shotgun butt and grooved metal buttplate, plain forend. Take down rifle, with standard Winchester barrel and tang markings, and Winchester proofs on barrel and receiver. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed Lyman front sight.



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Condition: Very good. Retains most of the blue on the barrel, with receiver flaking; retaining less original finish, with a smooth brown patina or the finish is lost. Crisp markings throughout, mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Wood very good, with bumps and dings, and some finish loss on the butt.

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**Extremely Rare Winchester Model 68 Boys Rifle **Extremely Rare Winchester Model 68 Boys Rifle

**Extremely Rare Winchester Model 68 Boys Rifle

Lot #139 (Sale Order 139 of 497)

.22 S/L/LR, 20" barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock with checkered Winchester buttplate, and smooth walnut forend. Adjustable barrel mounted peep sight, ramped and hooded front sight. The Model 68 Boys was not a catalogued item but a few were made up in 1943. This is one of these very rare rifles.  Note that, with the exception of the sights and sight placement, it is virtually identical to the Model 67 boy's rifle. This gun is a must for the Winchester .22 collector.



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Condition: Excellent. Retains nearly all of the finish, showing little if any use. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with some scattered handling marks.

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**Winchester Model 1895 Deluxe Rifle **Winchester Model 1895 Deluxe Rifle

**Winchester Model 1895 Deluxe Rifle

Lot #140 (Sale Order 140 of 497)

.405 WCF, 24" round barrel, S/N 48555 (mfg. ca 1905). Blued finish, deluxe walnut checkered strait-grip stock with hard rubber Winchester buttplate and deluxe Schnabel forend with contrasting wood inlay. Five-leaf Express rear sight, graduated to 500 yards. The factory letter lists this Model 1895 as a .405 WCF rifle with fancy checkered stock, oil finish and shotgun butt.  It was shipped from the warehouse in May 1905, repaired and returned in April 1906, and repaired and returned again in January 1907.  The 5-leaf express sight is not mentioned in the factory letter.



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Condition: Fine as refinished. Retains most of a very old professionally applied blue. Stock refinished as well, forend with a couple of repaired slivers, butt with hole for sling swivel that is missing, hard rubber buttplate poorly fit to stock. Mechanically functional, good bore that is dirty with some pitting.

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EST $ 3000 - 5000

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**Winchester Model 1895 Deluxe Rifle **Winchester Model 1895 Deluxe Rifle

**Winchester Model 1895 Deluxe Rifle

Lot #141 (Sale Order 141 of 497)

.405 WCF, 24" barrel, S/N 66413 (mfg. ca 1912). Blued finish, deluxe checkered walnut straight grip stock with shotgun butt and checkered hard rubber Winchester butt plate. Checkered Schnabel forend with contrasting wood inlay. Lyman receiver mounted peep sight, dovetailed Lyman front sight with ivory colored bead. A fine rifle in the most desirable of Model 95 calibers, the preferred chambering for none other than Theodore Roosevelt when on safari.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish on the barrel with scattered surface oxidation, freckling and flecks of roughness. Receiver with some loss due to wear, and with some scuffs. Mechanically functional, good bore with frosting and scattered pinpricking. Stock with scattered light handling marks, buttplate cracked.

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EST $ 3000 - 5000

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**Rare & Early Winchester Factory Scoped Model 697 Rifle **Rare & Early Winchester Factory Scoped Model 697 Rifle

**Rare & Early Winchester Factory Scoped Model 697 Rifle

Lot #142 (Sale Order 142 of 497)

.22 S/L/LR, 25" tapered barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock with plain forend, magazine fed. This Model 697 is circa 1937. It is equipped with the rare early Carolyn 5-power scope. Note the low bases and the rear base is forward of the receiver ring, a sure indication of an early gun. A gun identical to this one is shown on the cover of the 1937 sales flyer introducing the telescope-sight .22 rim fire rifles. Although the barrel is marked "Model 69", this is a very early Model 697, as the receiver has a blank where the rear peep sight would normally go. It has a scarce correct 69-marked .22 SHORT magazine. 1,431 Model 697 rifles were produced with many going to England for WWII.



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Condition: Fine, retains most of the blued finish with some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with light handling marks. Clear optics, scope body with some finish loss.

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EST $ 3000 - 4000

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Winchester Model 73 .22 Rifle Winchester Model 73 .22 Rifle

Winchester Model 73 .22 Rifle

Lot #143 (Sale Order 143 of 497)

.22RF Short, 24" octagonal barrel with full-length magazine, S/N 334712 (mfg. ca 1890). Blued finish, color casehardened hammer and lever, straight gripped plain walnut stock with crescent buttplate, plain forend. Late Model 1873 tag marking, standard two-line barrel address and patent marking, barrel marked 22 SHORT, lifter marked 22 CAL SHORT. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed front sight with German silver blade.



Condition: Very good. Retains some of the blue in blotches on the barrel with some traces of bright blue of protected areas on the receiver. The balance of the gun a mostly smoothly oxidized plum brown patina with flecks of discoloration and minor surface roughness. Mechanically functional, visible rifling in bore, which is very dirty and might clean to better. Stock with bumps dings and handling marks and some lightly added finish.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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**Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Take Down Rifle **Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Take Down Rifle

**Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Take Down Rifle

Lot #144 (Sale Order 144 of 497)

.33 WCF, 24" tapered round barrel, half-magazine, S/N 143550 (mfg. ca 1907). Blued finish, color casehardened hammer and lever. Smooth, straight-gripped walnut stock with crescent buttplate, and smooth walnut forend.  Adjustable leaf rear sight, dovetailed Lyman front sight blade with ivory colored bead.



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Condition: Very fine. Retains nearly all of the blue finish, with some minor thinning and wear at the sharp edges and handling points. Retains much of the vibrant case color on the lever and hammer as well. Mechanically functional, fine bright bore. Stock with scattered light handling marks.

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EST $ 3000 - 6000

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Winchester 4th Model 1866 SRC Winchester 4th Model 1866 SRC

Winchester 4th Model 1866 SRC

Lot #145 (Sale Order 145 of 497)

.44 Henry RF, 20" round barrel, S/N 155609 (mfg. c1881). Blued finish, brass frame, smooth walnut stock with carbine butt and smooth forend with single barrel band. Standard barrel markings, weak serial number on tang behind lever. 1873 marked leaf rear sight, standard carbine front sight. Iron saddle ring on reverse of receiver. Overall, a solid, old-West era 1866 saddle ring carbine.



Condition: Good to very good. Barrel and magazine with a mostly smooth plum brown patina with scattered surface oxidation and lightly scattered pricking. Barrel markings still legible, although slightly weak. Brass frame toning down after a very old cleaning, with a medium bronze patina. Mechanically functional, good bore with moderate pitting. Wood sanded, but retains good edges with some minor gapping around the tang and with the buttplate slightly proud of the wood. Stock and forend with scattered bumps and dings.

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EST $ 3500 - 6000

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**Rare Winchester Junior Trap Shooting Set **Rare Winchester Junior Trap Shooting Set

**Rare Winchester Junior Trap Shooting Set

Lot #146 (Sale Order 146 of 497)

.410 gauge, 26" barrel, S/N 2961 (mfg. ca 1920). Blued finish, smooth pistol-gripped walnut stock, smooth Schnabel forend. Winchester introduced the Junior Trapshooting Outfit in the 1920 catalog: "Besides the new and graceful .410 Winchester Shotgun, a little beauty and a fine arm, the outfit includes the Winchester Midget Hand Trap, with which the shooter can throw the little clay targets at which he shoots, or have them thrown for him by any companion of his outing; 150 Winchester .410 loaded shells; 100 Clay Targets; Steel Cleaning Rod; Gun Grease; Gun Oil and Rust Remover.  All packed in a rugged, handsome case, 30 x 8 1/2 x 6 inches.  The total weight of the outfit complete including everything necessary for the sport of trapshooting is about 40 pounds."  An incredibly scarce, essentially complete Junior Trap Set consisting of a Model 20 .410 single barreled shotgun, packaged in a travelling case containing the bird thrower, clay targets, shotshells, cleaning rods, as well as cleaning and lubricating products, all of course Winchester branded. Like all youth shooting items from the pre-WWII period, surviving examples are scarce, relatively complete examples extremely scarce and relatively complete examples with condition are practically non-existent. This would be a solid example for an collection. The small clay birds contained in this set are particularly scarce and are highly sought after to complete surviving sets.



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Condition: Good to very good. Shotgun with most of the blue on the barrel, no finish on the receiver, clear marks, mechanically functional and a good bore. Stock with scattered bumps and dings. Case worn, but remains functional and solid. Box of clay targets partially complete with two sleeves of the elusive clay birds. Box itself well worn, torn, shows signs of being wet and moldy. Bird thrower, and cleaning rods in very good condition. Shot shell box good (not original to the set), with 23 shells remaining. Cleaning products fair to good, having been used, with worn boxes, loosing flaps.

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EST $ 3500 - 5500

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Winchester Class B Engraved Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun Winchester Class B Engraved Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Winchester Class B Engraved Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Lot #147 (Sale Order 147 of 497)

12 gauge, 30" barrels, S/N 1405. Browned, Damascus pattern barrels, color casehardened locks and receiver, checkered pistol-gripped walnut stock and checkered splinter forend. Receiver, locks, hammers in triggerguard all engraved with well executed tight folliate scrolls. Locks marked Winchester/Class B. Barrel rib marked: Winchester Repeating Arms Co. (Class B) New Haven, Conn. U.S.A. Barrels numbered 1406, with Birmingham commercial proof marks.

These scarce side-by-side shotguns were the first shotguns to bear the Winchester Repeating Arms Company name, and were imported from England where they were produced in five grades, ranging from "D" at the lowest, up through "A", and finally to "Match Grade" for the finest guns. "Class B" guns were in the middle the five gun grades. Approximately 10,000 of these side-by-side shotguns were imported by Winchester circa 1879 to 1884. They are very scarce today particularly in better grades of condition.



Condition: Very good to fine. Retains much of the Damascus pattering and brown finish on the barrels, with strong traces of case color present on the locks and receiver particularly in protected areas. All markings and engraving remain very crisp and sharp, mechanically functional with fine bright bores. Stock with scattered handling marks, bumps, dings, mars and with the forend showing slightly more wear, with a tiny chip out on the reverse where it meets the frame.

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EST $ 4500 - 6000

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Winchester Model 1873 Semi Deluxe Short Rifle Winchester Model 1873 Semi Deluxe Short Rifle

Winchester Model 1873 Semi Deluxe Short Rifle

Lot #148 (Sale Order 148 of 497)

.38WCF, 20" half-octagonal barrel with button magazine, S/N 368174 (mfg. 1890). Blued finish, case hardened receiver walnut stock and forend. Standard two-line Winchester barrel address, caliber mark 38 WCF on left angled barrel flat and 38 CAL on bottom of brass lifter. Rifle has numerous special order features including: case hardened receiver, matted 1/2 octagonal-1/2 round barrel, 1/2 magazine, plain pistol-grip stock with shotgun butt. Adjustable Lyman peep sight on tang is listed in factory letter, but it notes that "no rear seat" is cut for a barrel sight. Now with Buckhorn rear sight. A very scarce 1873 "Short Rifle" with a large number of special order features that are all listed in the accompanying factory letter. This fully rifle may be a "one of a kind" Winchester that is fully documented by its factory letter.



Condition: Good to very good. Retains some minute traces of blue and case color in protected areas, the balance a mostly smooth plum-brown patina. Mechanically fine, barrel mostly bright with scattered light pitting and a ring about 1" from the muzzle. Wood with numerous handling marks and dings.

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**Winchester Model 59 Win-Lite Pigeon Grade Shotgun **Winchester Model 59 Win-Lite Pigeon Grade Shotgun

**Winchester Model 59 Win-Lite Pigeon Grade Shotgun

Lot #149 (Sale Order 149 of 497)

26" plain round Win-lite barrel with Versalite interchangeable choke tubes, 12 gauge, S/N 60408. Blued finish, engraved alloy receiver with game scenes, jeweled bolt and lifter, highly figured, checkered pistol-gripped walnut stock with raised carved embellishments and hard rubber Winchester buttplate. Forend checkered and carved en-suite. The Model 59 Pigeon Grade was offered only in 1962 and 1963. They had custom wood made to customer specification and specially fitted bolts and internal parts.  Very few were sold. The consignor notes that "this gun was most likely a factory salesman’s sample".



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue finish on the barrel and receiver, with crisp engraving on the receiving. The receiver shows some minor metal loss on the obverse where it meets the stock. Mechanically functional, fine bore, with some oxidation at the choke tube area near the muzzle.  Stock with some minor handling marks, minor scuffs and some small dings.

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EST $ 4000 - 6000

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Winchester Model 1873 .22 Rifle Winchester Model 1873 .22 Rifle

Winchester Model 1873 .22 Rifle

Lot #150 (Sale Order 150 of 497)

.22 Long RF, 26" round barrel with full magazine, S/N 292313 (mfg. ca 1889). Blued finish, case hardened hammer and lever, smooth walnut stock with crescent buttplate, plain forend. Standard two-line barrel markings, caliber marking 22 LONG on barrel in front of receiver and 22 CAL LONG on bottom of brass lifter. Two-leaf barrel sight, Lyman adjustable peep tang sight, dovetailed front sight with brass bead. Barrel with two holes, drilled, tapped and filled with screws in front of receiver. Round barrel .22 caliber 1873s are exceptionally rare guns, and only 21 are listed in Jim Gordon's survey of 1873 rifles. This is a wonderful example of this scarce rifle and would be a fantastic addition to your collection.



Condition: Fine. Retains significant strong, bright blue on receiver, with some thinning and loss, minor finish scuffs, and some flecks of surface oxidation. Barrel retains some thinning blue, mixed with a smooth plum brown patina, and a few freckles of oxidation. Hammer retains significant vibrant case color, level retains some vibrant color in protected areas, particularly near the frame, the balance a mottled grey and tobacco brown patina. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Wood with some minor bumps gains and handling marks.

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Winchester Model 1886 50EX Altered to SRC Winchester Model 1886 50EX Altered to SRC

Winchester Model 1886 50EX Altered to SRC

Lot #151 (Sale Order 151 of 497)

.50 Express, 22" round barrel with full magazine, S/N 31282 (mfg. ca 1889). Blued finish, plain, straight grip walnut stock with modified carbine butt, plain walnut stock with single barrel band. Tang marked with early production single line - MODEL 1886 - mark, lower tang with two-line patent mark. Barrel with standard Winchester two-line barrel markings and the factory applied 50 EX. mark forward of the receiver. Winchester WP in an oval factory proof marks on receiver and barrel, and the initials J.A.H. stamped on the bottom of the receiver behind the forend, in the form of an inspection mark. Saddle ring at reverse rear of receiver. Winchester 1000-yard ladder rear sight, pinned post front sight, with double barrel bands at muzzle with sight base in between them. Sling swivel mount in toe of stock and on forend barrel band. The gun left the factory in 1889 as a rifle, chambered in 40-82. It was subsequently returned re-chambered to .50EX at the factory, as indicated by the presence of the post-1904 era Winchester proof marks on the barrel and receiver, along with the Winchester caliber marking. It is not clear if the alteration to carbine was performed at this time or some time thereafter, and no factory letter is available to document the alterations. The original factory letter confirming rifle configuration is included.



Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue finish, likely applied when the gun was re-chambered at Winchester. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock and forend with minor bumps, dings and handling marks. Buttstock is substantially lighter in color than forend.

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**Winchester Model 1892 **Winchester Model 1892

**Winchester Model 1892 "Eastern" Carbine

Lot #152 (Sale Order 152 of 497)

.38WCF, 20" round barrel, full magazine, S/N 988380 (mfg. ca 1927). Blued finish, straight gripped smooth walnut stock with carbine butt, smooth carbine forend. Standard barrel and tang markings, folding ladder rear sight, pinned blade front sight. No saddle ring present, hole filled with factory screw. A high condition and scarce little '92 carbine made without a saddle ring.



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Condition: Very fine. Retains nearly all of the blue finish, with some flaking and loss on the receiver, and some thinning from handling. All markings remain crisp and sharp, mechanically functional, with a fine, bright bore. Stock with some lightly scattered handling marks and minor bruises.

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EST $ 6000 - 9000

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Winchester Model 1886 Rifle Winchester Model 1886 Rifle

Winchester Model 1886 Rifle

Lot #153 (Sale Order 153 of 497)

.45-90, 26" octagonal barrel with full magazine, S/N 77489 (mfg. ca 1893). Blue barrel, color casehardened receiver, hammer, lever and furniture. Straight grip plain walnut stock with crescent buttplate plain walnut forend. Tang marked: - MODEL 1886 -, with two-line Winchester barrel address, and two-line patent marking on lower tang. 45-90 caliber marking on barrel in front of receiver. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed front sight with German silver blade.   Factory letter states Rifle, Caliber 45-90, Barrel: Octagonal, trigger Plain, Received in the Warehouse on March 25,1893.



Condition: Fine. Retains a large majority of the vivid case color on the receiver and on both upper and lower tangs, with most of the fading and loss on the bottom of the receiver. Forend cap and lever with strong traces of case coloring, buttplate with a smoky oxidized patina, hammer with vivid case color on the spine. Barrel retains most of its blue with thinning on the magazine and along the high edges and contact points. The barrel shows a number of scattered pinprick style impact marks along the upper left flat and a thumbnail sized area of pitting halfway between the forend cap and  front sight on the upper left and left side flats, this is accompanied by a thumbprint sized area of finish loss. Stock solid, with scattered bumps, dings and handling marks. Mechanically functional, with a fine bright bore with some frosting in the grooves.

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Winchester Model 1886 50EX Rifle Winchester Model 1886 50EX Rifle

Winchester Model 1886 50EX Rifle

Lot #154 (Sale Order 154 of 497)

.50 Express, 26" octagonal barrel, full magazine, S/N 102581 (mfg. ca 1895). Blued finish, plain, straight-gripped walnut stock with crescent buttplate and plain forend. Tang marked  -MODEL 1886-, standard two-line Winchester barrel marking, additionally marked 50EX in front of receiver. Three leaf rear sight, dovetailed front sight with ivory blade. With factory letter. A scarce, large frame Winchester, in the most desirable of all factory chamberings.



Condition: Fine. Barrel and receiver retain much of their blued to finish, with thinning and fading, resulting in a somewhat streaky appearance.  Very good bore, mostly bright, with a slightly frosty appearance along its length and some pinpricking present as well. Mechanically functional, with a crisp action. Buttstock void of finish, with a sliver out of the obverse at the tang, and a small repair to the toe. Forend with minor bumps and dings.

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**Winchester Model 1892 Musket w/Brass Handled Saber Bayonet **Winchester Model 1892 Musket w/Brass Handled Saber Bayonet

**Winchester Model 1892 Musket w/Brass Handled Saber Bayonet

Lot #155 (Sale Order 155 of 497)

.44WCF, 30" round barrel, S/N 8845433 (mfg. ca 1919). Blued finish, straight grip plain walnut stock, full-length walnut forend with three barrel bands. Three-line Model 92 marking on tang, weak two line barrel address forward of rear sight. Barrel marked 44 W.C.F., Winchester proof on receiver. Sling swivels in toe of stock and on middle barrel band. Correct musket style ladder rear sight and front sight. Extremely rare saber bayonet lug on upper barrel band and accompanied by correct brass handled saber bayonet with a brass mounted leather scabbard. The 1892 Musket is the rarest of the 1892 variants, with saber bayonet equipped examples being truly scarce.



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Condition: Fine. Retains much of the original blue on the receiver with most of the loss due to flaking. Barrel with some mottled blue, but mostly a plum brown patina with some scattered oxidation and pinpricking. Mechanically functional, good bore with evenly distributed pitting. Stock solid with scattered bumps and dings. Bayonet in fine condition, scabbard very good with some flaking and finish loss and some stitching loss on the reverse along the seam.

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EST $ 7500 - 12000

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Early Northwest Trade Rifle Early Northwest Trade Rifle

Early Northwest Trade Rifle

Lot #156 (Sale Order 156 of 497)

.69 caliber, 48" octagonal-to-round barrel, British proofs on the left side of the barrel at the breech crown over "V" in an oval.  Star with "RW."  Brass furniture with a brass serpent sideplate. Early style with thick butt and curly maple stock. Lockplate is missing the hammer.  An eagle on the face of the lockplate.  



Condition: Barrel with dark brown patina. Some pitting around the touch hole. Lockplate with brown patina. Stock is untouched with some very dark patina in all of the protected areas. A very nice early trade musket.

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British Brown Bess Flintlock Musket British Brown Bess Flintlock Musket

British Brown Bess Flintlock Musket

Lot #157 (Sale Order 157 of 497)

.75 caliber, 39" round, pinned barrel, bright finish, brass furniture walnut stock. Round tailed flintlock marked TOWER in an arc to the rear with a [CROWN]/GR forward of the hammer and a small Crown-Broad Arrow. Barrel with post-1813 Birmingham commercial proofs, with an "12" gauge mark, oddly the barrel is additionally stamped with two Crown-Broad Arrow Board of Ordnance marks, not normally found on commercial barrels. Barrel marked 42 REG. Stock with raised, carved apron around rounded breech tang, and a weak retailer cartocuhe on the obverse butt. Oddly the musket is equipped with four, rather than the normal three ramrod pipes for an India Pattern type musket. Includes iron ramrod. The gun appears to be a late production commercial trade musket (ca 1820-1830) that may have been acquired on the open market by the British military for issue to local colonial troops in India, or some similar location.



Condition: Very good. Metal smoothly oxidized, markings mostly clear. Mechanically functional, good bore. Stock with bumps and dings and a major repair at the toe.

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Short New Land Contract Short New Land Contract

Short New Land Contract "Brown Bess" Musket

Lot #158 (Sale Order 158 of 497)

.778 caliber, 42" pin-retained round barrel with baluster turned rings at breech and bayonet lug 2.25" from muzzle on top of barrel. Bright finish, brass furniture, walnut stock with raised, carved apron around breech plug tang. Brass furniture including correct short tang buttplate, four ramrod pipes (including Pratt's improvement pipe second from muzzle), flat, beveled, S-shaped side plate, triggerguard and wrist escutcheon. Crown inspection marks in wood behind triggerguard, weak storekeeper's mark on flat, opposite lock. Barrel with British military proof marks at breech and tang and the regimental number "76" engraved on it, wrist escutcheon engraved with the company letter and rack number D/26. Lock marked WILSON forward of the hammer, 7.0625" rounded lock with pointed tail and a fenced, rounded, bridled iron pan and rounded swan neck cock. Lock void of Board of Ordnance inspection marks. Missing sling swivel, modern steel ramrod.

Two British infantry regiments were numbered "76" during the period that this musket would have likely seen use. The first 76th Regiment of Foot was known as McDonnell's Highlanders and served from 1777 to 1784, when it was disbanded. This regiment embarked for New York City in 1779 and saw service during the siege of Charleston, and fighting in the southern campaigns of the revolution, including the battle of Green Spring where they defeated Layfayette. The regiment eventually arrived in Yorktown where it was surrendered with the balance of the British Army there.

The second 76th Regiment of Foot was raised in 1787 by the East India Company for service in India and was known as the Hindoostan Regiment, serving through 1812. This regiment saw extensive service in India including the sieges of Bangalore and Seringapatam. The regiment returned to England in 1806 and saw service during Napoleonic Wars, including the Peninsular Campaign in Spain.  This musket could have seen service with either regiment and further research is necessary to determine which (if either) regiment marked the musket.



Condition: Very good overall. Barrel with a lightly oxidized brown patina, and some lightly scattered pinpricking and light pitting. Lock with similar appearance. Lock functional, mainspring slightly weak and probably an old replacement. Bore dirty with scattered light to moderate pitting. Brass furniture with an attractive oxidized bronze patina. Stock very good with good lines and edge, showing light to moderate wear and numerous scattered bumps, dings and mars, especially around the pin holes. A 4.5" surface grain crack extends from the obverse stock at the nose cap towards the rear of the upper pipe.

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British Flintlock Full-Stock Hudson Bay Musket British Flintlock Full-Stock Hudson Bay Musket

British Flintlock Full-Stock Hudson Bay Musket

Lot #159 (Sale Order 159 of 497)

Approximately .65 caliber (carbine bore), 50.25" pinned round barrel. Rounded 5.5" lock with pointed tail, unmarked, with rounded, unbridled iron pan with fence. Flat swan neck cock. Iron furniture with nail secured buttplate, triggerguard, flat side plate and four ramrod pipes. Full stocked, with period repair to the wrist consisting of a hammered brass wrap numerous blacksmith made square finishing nails, with decorative punch dots around each nail head. A very attractive and untouched example of an early trade musket.



Condition: Good overall with a deep, untouched and heavily oxidized patina on the iron parts. Scattered light pitting on the barrel, and a fair bore. Lock mechanically functional. Stock with splintered wood loss along the upper edge where it meets the barrel and some chipped loss around the buttplate tang as well as around the pin holes in the fore-end. Stock with scattered nicks and dings as well.

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Kentucky Rifle by Jacob Deemer Kentucky Rifle by Jacob Deemer

Kentucky Rifle by Jacob Deemer

Lot #160 (Sale Order 160 of 497)

.45 caliber, 43.25" octagonal barrel. Full stocked with semi-Roman nosed butt and raised cheek rest on reverse with bone inlay, flat toe line. Four piece engraved brass patchbox, plain flat brass sideplate, semi-pistol gripped brass trigger guard, long brass cover from front of trigger guard to brass entry pipe, lightly engraved, two additional brass pipes, brass nose cap, two-piece brass buttplate. Flat stepped iron flintlock with teat at rear, marked KETLAND, fenced iron pan, flat swan neck cock. Dovetailed notched rear sight and dovetailed blade front sight. Wooden ramrod.

Stylistically the rifle is attributed to Jacob Deemer, who worked in Northhampton County, PA during the 1850s, making rifles in a Bedford County style. (Sellers)



Condition: Good overall. Likely a re-conversion to flint. Barrel with mottled gray and brown patina and a fair, heavily oxidized bore. Lock mechanically functional with pitting partially obscuring the markings. Patchbox and mounts with an attractive golden patina. Stock with some cracks and splintering in the fore-end and some wood loss around the tang and small repairs in that region as well. 

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EST $ 3000 - 5000

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"Poor Boy" Flintlock Rifle by Scholf

Lot #161 (Sale Order 161 of 497)

.54 caliber smoothbore, 57.25" octagonal-to-round barrel, full stocked with simple raised cheek piece and flat toe line. Steeped flat waterproof iron lock with roller frizzen marked LONDON / WARRANTED with flat swan necked cock, both lock and cock lightly engraved. Top of barrel flat marked SCHOLF near lock, dovetailed notched rear sight, dovetailed blade front sight. Classic southern "poor boy" construction without buttplate, nail secured iron trigger guard. Wooden ramrod. 



Condition: Very good, likely a re-conversion to flint from percussion, as pitting around the breech is not typical of flintlock arms. Mottled light and dark gray patina on barrel, moderate pitting at breech, rest mostly smooth. Lock mechanically functional, bore fair to good. Original iron pipe in lower position, replaced brass pipe in upper position. Stock with nicks and dings and some wood loss on the reverse near the muzzle and cracks along upper edge of stock on reverse. 

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Full-stock Flintlock Kentucky Rifle Full-stock Flintlock Kentucky Rifle

Full-stock Flintlock Kentucky Rifle

Lot #162 (Sale Order 162 of 497)

.48 caliber, 45.75" octagonal barrel, browned finish, pinned, striped maple stock. Barrel signed J CLARK. Flat lock with rounded, bridled and fenced iron pan. Flat swan neck cock. Four-piece brass pheasant head patchbox. Brass furniture, German silver accents, double set triggers. Obverse cheek rest with German silver oval engraved with a folk-art American eagle motif, German silver octagonal wrist escutcheon. Buckhorn rear and blade front sights. Two sheet brass ramrod pipes, entry pipe and wood ramrod that is likely of more recent vintage.



Condition: Good to very good. Barrel with a dark brown patina, scattered surface oxidation and light pitting. Lock needs mechanical attention. Bore is dark, dirty and pitted with strong rifling. Brass with a medium butterscotch patina. Stock good with 17" of the forend restored. Wood showing use, wear, bumps and dings.

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Kentucky Flintlock Rifle by Robert Woods Kentucky Flintlock Rifle by Robert Woods

Kentucky Flintlock Rifle by Robert Woods

Lot #163 (Sale Order 163 of 497)

.45 caliber, 42.5" octagonal barrel, browned finish, brass furniture, German silver decorations, maple stock. Top of barrel marked Robert Woods in script in a decorated brass plaque. Flint lock is marked J. EDMOND / WARRANTED. Lock appears to be original flint, as does barrel. Lock with fenced and bridled, rounded iron pan and flat, faceted swan-necked cock. Four-piece, engraved brass patchbox (lid not engraved), with Daisy style head with extended finial. Two-piece brass buttplate, flat brass side plate, brass nosecap and brass triggerguard with lightly engraved extension plate to the the entry pipe. Two faceted brass ramrod thimbles and a matching, faceted entry pipe secure a horn tipped wooden ramrod with tin end. Barrel secured by four wedges that pass through German silver escutcheons from the reverse and terminate in German silver escutcheons on the obverse. German silver escutcheon plate at wrist with the script initials AS. Lightly edge decorated German silver escutcheon plate inlaid in raised cheek rest, with brass pick pipe under cheek rest. Roman Nosed stock with 1.4" wide butt, and incised lines along the upper edge of the toe line and forend. Notched rear sight, brass blade front sight. This rifle is pictured on page 174 of The Kentucky Rifle by John G.W. Dillin as plates #3 & #4, attributed to the author's collection. After the physical description the author simply notes "Very Beautiful". We couldn't agree more. A wonderful American rifle in all respects.

Robert Woods worked in Pocono, PA c1828 (Sellers).



Condition: Fine. Rifle retains no finish on the barrel, but shows a nice, evenly oxidized patina with scattered flecks and freckles of surface oxidation and a few areas of discolored pinpricking. Brass with an even, mellow patina. Lock fully functional, bore with deep rifling, dirty and lightly pitted along its length. Stock very good with a minor repair at the toe, a repaired crack at the lock mortise behind the hammer and a couple of small repairs in the forend. Some burn out behind the hammer as well, and the expected scattered handling marks and dings. Amazingly, the rifle appears to have escaped the usual "help" forced on guns by their owners, like aggressive cleaning or major repairs. A really lovely rifle with an even look that appears to be essentially unmolested since the gun was published in 1924.

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Full-stock Flint Rifle by Ang & Wallace Full-stock Flint Rifle by Ang & Wallace

Full-stock Flint Rifle by Ang & Wallace

Lot #164 (Sale Order 164 of 497)

.45 caliber, 45.75" octagonal barrel, no S/N.  Top of barrel marked "ANG & WALLACE, PHIL."  Double-set triggers with lockplate marked "DEMPSEY."  Brass sideplate, triggerguard, patch box, ramrod pipes and buttplate.  Silver mountings throughout.  Non-original rear peep sight.  



Condition: Fair condition.  Barrel has an overall plum patina with some rust.  Original rear sight.  Brass has a dull mustard patina throughout.  Lock does not hold half cock.  Stock has numerous cracks, dents and marks consistent with age and use.  Numerous repairs including two replacement screws on sideplate, pins placed in cheek rest, re-attatched inlay, and buttstock repair.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Flintlock Coach Gun Marked Rigby Flintlock Coach Gun Marked Rigby

Flintlock Coach Gun Marked Rigby

Lot #165 (Sale Order 165 of 497)

.78 caliber, 17" round barrel. Bright finish, brass furniture, swivel ramrod, wood stock. Barrel marked "RIGBY", but not English proved, with a continental Crown/P proof at breech. 6" flat, pointed lock with fenced, bridled iron pan, and rounded reinforced cock. Appears to be an assemblage of parts, possibly from the 19th century.



Condition: Good. Oxidized iron barrel, fair bore, mechanically functional, good stock with bumps and dings.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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British Brass Barreled Blunderbuss by Perry British Brass Barreled Blunderbuss by Perry

British Brass Barreled Blunderbuss by Perry

Lot #166 (Sale Order 166 of 497)

1.2" flared muzzle, 14" round barrel with baluster turned rings at breech. Bright brass finish and furniture, iron lock, walnut stock. Flat, stepped iron lock with safety behind cock marked Perry. Bridled and fenced iron pan, with flat swan-necked cock. Barrel marked London and with London commercial proof marks. 



Condition: Very good. Cleaned to bright in the European manner. Mechanically functional, good bore. Stock with several small cracks in the forend, some minor repair and some nails in the wrist, along with scattered bumps and dings.

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EST $ 1500 - 2000

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British Indian Trade Musket by Barnett British Indian Trade Musket by Barnett

British Indian Trade Musket by Barnett

Lot #167 (Sale Order 167 of 497)

.58 caliber, 36.5 octagonal-to-round barrel with baluster turned rings at transition. Bright finish, brass and iron furniture, beech stock. Round tailed flint lock marked BARNETT / LONDON. London commercial proof marks at breech with single "24" gauge mark indicating .58 caliber. Fixed front sight blade, enlarged triggerguard for use with gloved hands, replaced wooden ramrod. A very crisp example of a later 19th century trade musket that is hard to find in this level of condition.



Condition: Very good. Metal with an oxidized, mottled patina. Mechanically functional, good bore. Stock very crisp with scattered bumps, dings and handling marks.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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New England Militia Musket New England Militia Musket

New England Militia Musket

Lot #168 (Sale Order 168 of 497)

.75 caliber, 42" round barrel, no S/N. Top of barrel marked "P" and "M" with "LH" and "1821".  Brass buttplate, triggerguard, side plate and ramrod pipes. German silver barrel wedges. Buttplate marked "5". Buttplate engraved with floral themes as is the triggerguard, which is adorned with a pineapple forward of trigger. Wrist of stock inlaid with silver wire with silver lozenge thumb piece. Lockplate marked "ADAMS."  



Condition: Fair condition. Barrel has an overall plum patina with some pitting. Silver has some tarnish with all wire inlay intact.  Brass has a dull mustard patina.  Stock has dents and marks consistent with age and use. Lock does not function normally.

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Contemporary Made Kentucky Style Rifle Contemporary Made Kentucky Style Rifle

Contemporary Made Kentucky Style Rifle

Lot #169 (Sale Order 169 of 497)

.44 caliber, 43.75" octagonal barrel, browned finish, raised-carved wood stock with brass furniture. Lock with British military-style markings, not appropriate for civilian rifle and double set triggers. Barrel may be older with the balance of the gun more recently produced. Barrel with weak J and S maker mark on top flat. Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed blade front sight, wood ramrod broken and short of full length.



Condition: Good. Retains no finish, the barrel and oxidized and stained gray patina with scattered light pitting. Fair bore, functional lock. Stock good, with carving of average quality. Shows bumps, dings and handling marks.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Flintlock Kentucky Rifle Flintlock Kentucky Rifle

Flintlock Kentucky Rifle

Lot #170 (Sale Order 170 of 497)

.36 caliber, 36" octagonal barrel, blued finish, walnut stock, brass furniture. Four-piece engraved brass patchbox. Unmarked commercial flint lock with waterproof pan and roller frizzen, possibly a replacement. Barrel marked REMINGTON in an arc near the breech. Raised cheek piece, semi-Roman nose stock profile. Wood ramrod retained by three brass pipes.



Condition: Good. Barrel with traces of blue and an oxidized brown patina. Lock needs mechanical attention. Bore with good rifling. Stock with dings and mars, a repaired crack forward of the lock, and some wood loss around the lock.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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Full-stock Flintlock Rifle Full-stock Flintlock Rifle

Full-stock Flintlock Rifle

Lot #171 (Sale Order 171 of 497)

.52 caliber, 43.5" pinned octagonal barrel, browned finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Barrel signed P&D Moll, Hellerstown. Commercial flint lock, with fenced iron pan, flat swan neck cock and double set triggers. Barrel apparently reconverted from percussion. Fixed rear sight, brass blade front, associated wood ramrod.

Peter & David Moll worked in Hellerstown, PA ca 1835-53 (Sellers)



Condition: Good, as reconverted. Metal oxidized with pitted bore. Mechanically functional. Sanded stock with wear.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Full-stock Flintlock Rifle by J. Fordney Full-stock Flintlock Rifle by J. Fordney

Full-stock Flintlock Rifle by J. Fordney

Lot #172 (Sale Order 172 of 497)

.44 caliber, 41" octagonal barrel. Top of barrel marked J. FORDNEY / LANCASTER, PA. Front action flintlock with rounded, bridled iron pan and flat swan-necked cock. Double set triggers. Engraved four-piece brass patchbox, two-piece brass buttplate, brass triggerguard, sidle plate and forend cap. Two faceted brass thimbles and a faceted entry pipe. Forend restored from the entry pipe forward. 

Seller's lists two Jacob Fordney's working in Lancaster, one during the last part of the 18th century to approximately 1819, and the second working ca 1838-1878. This rifle was likely produced by the latter, although it could be the work of John Fordney of Lancaster, working during approximately the same period. Like most classic full-stock Pennsylvania rifles, this one has undergone substantial repair and restoration, including the replaced forend, numerous wood repairs around the lock and wrist, and likely a re-conversion from percussion to flint with a replacement lock. The rifle, however, retains a lovely form with a fantastic patchbox and is worthy of a quality restoration by a true craftsman.



Condition: Fair to good, with restoration as noted above. Barrel with an oxidized patina, scattered pitting and some areas that have been cleaned. Lock does not always function and needs attention, cock is likely a replacement. Bore is good, but dark and pitted. Stock with numerous cracks and repairs.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Saw-Handled Mortimer Dueling Pistol Saw-Handled Mortimer Dueling Pistol

Saw-Handled Mortimer Dueling Pistol

Lot #173 (Sale Order 173 of 497)

.662 bore diameter, 10" flared octagonal barrel, patent breech,  set trigger, safety on the lockplate, gold lined touch hole. Marked on top of the barrel in two lines H.W. Mortimer & Co London, Gun Maker To His Majesty.  Marked on the lockplate under the pan H.W. Mortimer.  Engraved lockplate with a border around the edges of the lockplate, hammer engraved with border and banknote-style scrolls. Frizzen engraved with a border. Barrel held to stock with wedges.  Fancy walnut stock with checkered saw handle stock., empire-style butt with grooved border.  Barrel finished in brown Damascus pattern, lock and breech is case colored. Triggerguard and ferules are are finished in blue. Wedges and frizzen spring are finished in a fire blue. 



Condition: Barrel retains all of the original brown finish with just a little flaking around the touch hole area. Markings are mint and crisp. Lockplate hammer are just about mint retaining all of the original case colors. Breech plug retains all of the original case colors. Tang screw has never been turned; retains all of the original fire blue finish. Triggergaurd and ferules retain all of the original blue finish. This pistol is about as close to mint as you can find.  

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EST $ 8000 - 12000

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Miquelet Pistol Miquelet Pistol

Miquelet Pistol

Lot #174 (Sale Order 174 of 497)

.620 caliber, 3" octagonal-to-round barrel, Miquelet lock. Engraved brass furniture, walnut stock.



Condition: Barrel and lock with even patina. Brass has nice untouched patina. Stock is very good with some nicks and dings.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Scotish Steel Flintlock Pistol By Innes Edinburgh Scotish Steel Flintlock Pistol By Innes Edinburgh

Scotish Steel Flintlock Pistol By Innes Edinburgh

Lot #175 (Sale Order 175 of 497)

.56 caliber, 7" stepped round barrel with engraved baluster turned rings at the transitions and a flared, octagonal muzzle. Lock with gold oval marked I INNES flanked by a pair of fleur-de-lis. An inset oval on the breech is marked INNES / EDINB. All metal construction with engraved boarder lines with gold-gilt highlights and a fully engraved lobe butt with foliate motifs. Engraved crest and escutcheon on backstrap. Standard Scottish pattern lock with rounded and fenced bridled iron pan and flat swan-neck cock. Ball trigger, belt hook on reverse.

James Innes worked in Edinburgh c1793-1820 and was partnered with James Wallace ca 1795-1802. (Der Neue Stockel)



Condition: Very good. Metal with a smooth pewter patina and scattered surface oxidation and minor discoloration. Retains some of the gold gilt embellishments. Mechanically functional, good bore, metal with some minor handling marks.  A very nice, early 19th century, traditional Scottish pistol.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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Cased Pair of French Flintlock Muff Pistols Cased Pair of French Flintlock Muff Pistols

Cased Pair of French Flintlock Muff Pistols

Lot #176 (Sale Order 176 of 497)

.35 caliber, 1.125" barrels, bright finish, finely checkered walnut grips. Flint boxlock actions, with sliding half-cock safeties, and flat, reinforced cocks. Frames lightly engraved with boarder decorations and grips relief carved with shell motif patterns at frame juncture. Petite muff pistols, measuring only 5" in overall length are contained in a form fitting, French-style walnut casing with dark brown velvet lining and pillow on the interior. Case has brass reinforcements at the corners and edges. Includes the key for the case lock. The case measures 7.125" long by 5.375" wide.



Condition: Fine overall. Pistols with a smooth pewter patina that is lightly oxidized, with flecks of discoloration. Both pistols mechanically functional with very good bores. Casing very good with minor scuffs and surface mars.

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EST $ 2500 - 5000

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Early English Flintlock Pistol By Saml Love Early English Flintlock Pistol By Saml Love

Early English Flintlock Pistol By Saml Love

Lot #177 (Sale Order 177 of 497)

.60 caliber, 5.5" stepped canon barrel with baluster turned rings at transition. Bright finish, German silver and iron mounts, walnut stock. Bottom of frame marked SAML LOVE and with London commercial proofs and */SL maker mark. Lock with rounded, bridled, fenced iron pan, and rounded swan neck cock with sliding safety. Stock with silver decorative inlay on reverse, grotesque mask on butt and raised, carved shell-motif apron around tang. Iron ramrod secured by two iron pipes. A wonderful early-18th century flintlock pistol.



Condition: Fine. Metal with a heavily oxidized patina and thick coating of old grease. Mechanically functional, lock and bore caked with grease. Stock fine.

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EST $ 3500 - 6000

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Early French Double Flintlock Pistol Early French Double Flintlock Pistol

Early French Double Flintlock Pistol

Lot #178 (Sale Order 178 of 497)

.460 smoothbore, 8.5" double barrels with patent breech.  Marked on the bottom edge of the lockplates H. Devillers A Paris, engraved lockplates and hammers. Brass mounted walnut stock.



Condition: All metal is sharp and crisp with nice gunmetal gray look. The pistol has been restocked in a proper manner. Using the correct borders and moldings. Overall has an excellent look.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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Early Queen Ann Flintlock Pistol by Barbar Early Queen Ann Flintlock Pistol by Barbar

Early Queen Ann Flintlock Pistol by Barbar

Lot #179 (Sale Order 179 of 497)

.58 caliber, 4.3125" twist-off round barrel with canon muzzle and baluster turned rings at stepped transitions. Bright finish, walnut grip. Bottom of frame marked BARBAR, with London commercial proofs and */IB maker's mark. Bottom of frame also numbered "1", suggesting this was once part of a pair. Top of frame marked LONDON. Frame with light foliate engraving, silver inlay on reverse of grip, with grotesque mask on butt. Stock with raised, carved shell-motif apron around tang. Lock with bridled and fenced, round iron pan with rounded swan neck cock. Top jaw and screw are more recent replacements. A really attractive twist-off canon barrel pistol from a famous 18th century London maker.

James Barbar worked in London ca 1714-1762 (Der Neue Stockel).



Condition: Very good. Metal with a smooth pewter-gray patina. All markings remain crisp and sharp. Mechanically functional, very good bore, good grip with nicks and dings.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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Pair of Early Albanian Flintlock Pistols Pair of Early Albanian Flintlock Pistols

Pair of Early Albanian Flintlock Pistols

Lot #180 (Sale Order 180 of 497)

.62 caliber, 12.75" barrels, bright finish, iron and brass furniture. Engraved flat locks with unbridled, faceted iron pans and flat swan neck cocks. Engraved iron triggerguards, engraved brass side plates and buttcaps.  Stocks with raised carving in flowing foliate designs. Ramrods are non-functional, as is typical of the this style of pistol.



Condition: Very good. Metal with lightly oxidized brownish gray patina, mechanically functional, heavily oxidized bores. Stocks very good with attractive carving throughout.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Pair of Small Queen Flintlock Pistols by Grice Pair of Small Queen Flintlock Pistols by Grice

Pair of Small Queen Flintlock Pistols by Grice

Lot #181 (Sale Order 181 of 497)

.44 caliber, 2.25" round twist-off barrels with stepped transitions and canon muzzles and London commercial proofs on bottom. Bright finish, walnut grips with silver wire inlay and grotesque mask butt caps. Flint box locks with flat, reinforced cocks. Frames engraved with flowing foliate motifs and marked GRICE on the reverse.

James Grice worked in London c1794-1798 (Der Neue Stockel)



Condition: Good. Both guns with a darkly oxidized and uncleaned patina with scattered surface roughness and pinpricking. Mechanically functional, fair bores. Stocks good to very good with bumps and dings, and retaining most of the silver wire with some minor loss and looseness.

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EST $ 2000 - 4000

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English Brass Frame Flint Tap Action 3-Barreled Pistol English Brass Frame Flint Tap Action 3-Barreled Pistol

English Brass Frame Flint Tap Action 3-Barreled Pistol

Lot #182 (Sale Order 182 of 497)

.40 caliber, three 2.625" twist-off brass barrels, brass frame, walnut grip. Frame engraved with panoplies of arms and Hart on the reverse and Colchester on the obverse. Box action flint lock with sliding, pan locking safety and tap action touch hole, that rotates to fire each barrel in sequence via a lever on the reverse of the frame. Oval German silver escutcheon in grip.



Condition: Very good. Cleaned in the European fashion, with the brass cleaned and polished. Mechanically functional, all three bores good, wood grip with minor handling bumps and dings.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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Rare Double-Barrel Queen Ann-Style Flintlock Pistol by Henshaw Rare Double-Barrel Queen Ann-Style Flintlock Pistol by Henshaw

Rare Double-Barrel Queen Ann-Style Flintlock Pistol by Henshaw

Lot #183 (Sale Order 183 of 497)

.44 caliber, 3.9375" stepped, round, twist-off canon barrels with baluster turned rings at the transitions. Bright finish, German silver and iron mounts, walnut grip. Box lock action with reinforced swan neck cock, wide frizzen, double flash pans with sliding cover on left pan, operated by a lever on the reverse of the frame. Right side of frame engraved Henshaw / Cambridge, with decorative boarder lines around frame and simple foliate motifs on triggerguard. English commercial proof marks on bottom of chambers, numbered "1" and "2" respectively, with barrels numbered as well. Oval shaped German silver escutcheon in wrist with grotesque mask on butt. A well made and substantial double barreled flintlock pistol from the last quarter of the 18th century.

John Henshaw worked in Cambridge c1783-1797. (Der Neue Stockel)



Condition: Very good. Metal with a smoky gray patina, most marks remain crisp and engraving is sharp. Mechanically functional, with good bores.  Stock is very good, with bumps and dings.

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EST $ 2500 - 3500

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Flint Boxlock Pistol by Prosser Flint Boxlock Pistol by Prosser

Flint Boxlock Pistol by Prosser

Lot #184 (Sale Order 184 of 497)

.46 caliber, 1" twist-off barrel, blued finish, checkered walnut grip. Flint box lock action with reinforced cock, sliding, pan-locking safety and folding trigger. Left side of chamber engraved PROSSER / LONDON, with a London commercial proof under the chamber and the matching mating number "1" on the barrel and chamber. Both sides of frame engraved with panoplies of arms and martial motifs. The bottom of the grip is stamped 1131.

John Prosser worked in Charring Cross, London c1796-1854. (Der Neue Stockel)



Condition: Very good. Metal with a smoky, bluish gray patina. Mechanically functional, good bore, very crisp.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Pair of Contemporary Silver Mounted Kentucky Flintlock Pistols by George Stanford Pair of Contemporary Silver Mounted Kentucky Flintlock Pistols by George Stanford

Pair of Contemporary Silver Mounted Kentucky Flintlock Pistols by George Stanford

Lot #185 (Sale Order 185 of 497)

.45 caliber, 10" octagonal barrels, bright finish, walnut stocks, approximately 15" in overall length. Flat, stepped locks are unmarked, with faceted and bridled iron pans and flat, swan necked cocks. Tops of barrels engraved G. Stanford. Fixed rear sights and silver blade front sights. Stocks with simple incised line carving along the forends and with small silver highllights including engraved feathers and escutcheons. Silver thimbles and entry pipes and hickory rammers with silver bands. A wonderfully executed pair of contemporary Kentucky pistols with fine decorative details including engraved feather shaped silver plates inlaid on either side of the barrel tangs, and flowing leaf shaped side plates. Other silver highlights include engraved, monogramed wrist escutcheons, spiral cut nose caps and engraved butt caps and triggerguards with Grecian urn finials.

Provenance: From the Estate of Clem Caldwell

Condition: Fine. Both pistols have a medium pewter patina on the metal with some speckles of oxidized discoloration and an old, thin coat of dried oil that has a brownish color. Mechanically functional with crisp locks, both bores fine, but need to be lightly cleaned. Stocks solid with some light handling marks and couple of minor dings. Really a wonderful pair of modern made Kentucky pistols that will be a joy to own, display and potentially shoot.

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EST $ 1500 - 2000

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Composite Flintlock Pistol Composite Flintlock Pistol

Composite Flintlock Pistol

Lot #186 (Sale Order 186 of 497)

.69 caliber, 9.5" round barrel with top flat, brass furniture, walnut stock. Rounded banana shaped lock plate with rounded, unbridled, fenced iron pan and rounded swan neck cock. Stock with raised carved decoration around breech tang. Including the shortened barrel from a musket, as well as a musket's upper band. 



Condition: Good. Metal with a mottled and oxidized gray patina, lock functional, brass lightly cleaned to golden. Good bore, stock with bumps and dings and some small chips missing.

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EST $ 700 - 900

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English Flintlock Pistol by Brunn English Flintlock Pistol by Brunn

English Flintlock Pistol by Brunn

Lot #187 (Sale Order 187 of 497)

.72 caliber, 9" barrel, browned finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Flat stepped lock, with a fenced, bridled iron pan and roller frizzen. Flat, bevelled swan neck cock. Lock marked S BRUNN, top of barrel marked with his Charting Cross address. Horn tipped ramrod secured by brass pipes.



Condition: Good. Heavily oxidized metal with surface roughness and pitting. Mechanically functional, pitted bore. Brass with a dull golden patina. Stock with bumps and dings and large patch of filler on the grip.

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EST $ 500 - 700

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Cased Pair of Flint Boxlock Pistols Cased Pair of Flint Boxlock Pistols

Cased Pair of Flint Boxlock Pistols

Lot #188 (Sale Order 188 of 497)

.44 caliber, 1.5" twist-off barrels, nsn. Blued finish, smooth walnut bag shaped grips. Box lock flintlock pistols marked Salmon & Co on the reverse of the frames and with simple foliate engraving on the obverse. Post-1813 Birmingham proof marks on the bottom of the frames and barrels. Contained in a typical English style mahogany case, lined in green baize with accessories, including a brass plunger flask, a brass oiler, an iron scissor mold, a barrel wrench, and a pair of ebony handled turnscrews, as well as some loose lead balls and a key to the case. 



Condition: Good as refinished, retaining much of the later applied blue. Most markings remain clear and legible. Mechanically functional, good bores that are dirty and lightly pitted. Casing is very good, possibly of newer vintage than the pistols, but they fit well and the case shows good age. Lock of case is functional. All accessories are good to very good, most likely added at some point to complete the set. A nice displaying and reasonably priced set.

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EST $ 1000 - 2000

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Pair of Early Silver Mounted Queen Ann  Flintlock Pistols Pair of Early Silver Mounted Queen Ann  Flintlock Pistols

Pair of Early Silver Mounted Queen Ann Flintlock Pistols

Lot #189 (Sale Order 189 of 497)

.620 bore diameter,  8" barrels, early curved flat shaped lockplates.  Left side of the barrel with early British proofs.   Engraved silver mounts. Iron triggerguard with finial.  Carved walnut stocks with moldings.  Rosewood ramrods with horn tips and iron worms.



Condition: Barrels polished in a European manner. Locks have nice sharp lines with a gray metal look.  Stocks are very good.  Nice set of early flintlock pistols.

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EST $ 3500 - 6500

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Engraved Powder Horn Dated 1774 Engraved Powder Horn Dated 1774

Engraved Powder Horn Dated 1774

Lot #190 (Sale Order 190 of 497)

10" long, 6.5" diameter.  Wood base with iron pegs.  Engraved with Crown, bear, and initials "J C".  Also engraved with goose, heart with cross, and "1774".  Also includes floral carvings as well as other designs of indeterminate subjects.



Condition: Good condition.  Horn has taken on a dark coloring.  No major chips or cracks, though there is some evidence of insect damage.  Carvings are clear and readable.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Engraved Powder Horn Dated 1787 Engraved Powder Horn Dated 1787

Engraved Powder Horn Dated 1787

Lot #191 (Sale Order 191 of 497)

15" length, 4" smooth spout with a raised ring 3/4" from the spout tip.  Engraving covers most of the horn.  Engraved with a large tree that comes to a point, many different birds and animals.  British Royal Coat of arms, towns with homes.  and around the bottom edge is the name Lamb Forbert and dated 1787.  The beautifully carved  Wood base with different colors on each stage of the wood base.  The wood base is held by wood pins.



References: Grancsay, Stephen V. American Engraved Powder Holrns: A Study Based on the J.H. Grenville Gilbert Collection. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1945, p. 70 (plate #857).



Condition: Engraving has faded a little.  six small holes in the body of the horn scattered.  Horn has nice yellow to brown patina.  Nice untouched patina.  

Joe Kindig Collection, PA

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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John Call Engraved Powder Horn Dated March 21, 1759 John Call Engraved Powder Horn Dated March 21, 1759

John Call Engraved Powder Horn Dated March 21, 1759

Lot #192 (Sale Order 192 of 497)

13.5" length, wood base held by wood pins.  Iron loop at the bottom.  "Engraved with Powder With My Brother Ball" A hero Like Do Conquer All  John Call His Horn Woodstock March.  Dated around the edge near the spout "1759 All'.  Flat sided spout with a raised ring.  Smooth spout.



Condition: Nice dark amber to yellow patina.  Horn shows wear through the engraving on the inside.  There is a blemish on the horn two inches from the base plug and about 1.25" length and .375 wide.   Overall excellent for a horn dated 1759.

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EST $ 4000 - 6000

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Henry Bowers Engraved New York Map Powder Horn by the Pointed Tree Carver Henry Bowers Engraved New York Map Powder Horn by the Pointed Tree Carver

Henry Bowers Engraved New York Map Powder Horn by the Pointed Tree Carver

Lot #193 (Sale Order 193 of 497)

16 in. overall length, wood plug is 3 x 2.7" in diameter with original wood base held by wood pins. Two holes in the lobe.  Two raised rings on spout and raised ring at tip. Horn is engraved Henry Bowers with a pair of initials H.B. on the horn as well as the plug. Cities included on the horn are: New York, Chinakety, E. Hvnier, F. Henrik, F. Harkiman, F. Sciler, F. Stainwix, Wood Creek, Royal Blok Hoys, F. Edward, Niagara, Lake Ontario, Saratoga, Stilwater, Half Moon, Albany, and Canada Creek. Images include: ships, buildings, rivers, forts, a man shooting at a deer with his dog nearby, trees, and a windmill. Some of the rivers, human figures and animals are highlighted in light red.

Previously sold in these rooms as Lot 7, April 28-29, 2010 Historic Firearms and Militaria Auction. 



Condition: 2 in. crack in the bottom of the horn that shows its age. Very light scratches do not detract from the overall appearance of the horn.  This horn has a nice untouched dark patina and still retains most of the original polychrome out lining the rivers and cities.  A small chip on the raised ring at the spout.  Some scuffing on the spout.  Overall this is a great horn.

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EST $ 8000 - 12000

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U.S. 1808 Contract Musket by T. French U.S. 1808 Contract Musket by T. French

U.S. 1808 Contract Musket by T. French

Lot #194 (Sale Order 194 of 497)

.69 caliber, 42" barrel secured by three barrel bands, bright finish, walnut stock. Original flintlock marked with the American Eagle / US / T French forward of the hammer and Canton / 1813 to the rear. Depressed oval proof on barrel is not legible. Breech marked "US to MS", and the counterpane is stamped MS as well, indicating that the musket was transferred from the US Ordnance Department to the state of Massachusetts under the Militia Act of 1808. A faint cartouche is present on the flat as well. Includes an incorrect ramrod that is short, and a reproduction wooden tompion. A representative War of 1812 era US musket.



Condition: Good. Metal with a mottled gray patina and evenly pitted. Lock original flint with replaced top jaw and screw. Mechanically functional, fair bore. Forend restored from the middle band forward, upper band and spring replaced. Balance of stock with numerous bumps, dings and abrasions.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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3rd Model 3rd Model

3rd Model "India Pattern" Commercial Brown Bess

Lot #195 (Sale Order 195 of 497)

.74 caliber, 39.25" pinned barrel, bright finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Reconverted flintlock marked WARRANTED, post-1813 Birmingham commercial proofs on barrel. All external flintlock parts are modern replacements as are both sling swivels and the ramrod. Includes an India Pattern socket bayonet marker marked by Wooley Deakin.



Condition: Good. Barrel cleaned with wire brush marks, mechanically functional lock, fair bore. Stock with several repairs including a crack that runs through the lock mortise around the circumference of the stock and repairs to the forend around the upper pipe and sling swivel. Bayonet good to very good.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1795 Type II Flintlock Musket U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1795 Type II Flintlock Musket

U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1795 Type II Flintlock Musket

Lot #196 (Sale Order 196 of 497)

.71 caliber, 45" barrel secured by three barrel bands, s/n 24037. Bright finish, walnut stock. Reconverted Harpers Ferry flintlock dated 1811 at tail, barrel with correct Harpers Ferry proof marks and serial number 24037, a numbering system that was discontinued c1812. Top mounted bayonet lug, with US M-1808/1812 pattern bayonet that fits fairly well. Reproduction ramrod.



Condition: Good. Metal a pewter gray patina with scattered surface oxidation and pitting. Deep pitting present around breach from percussion conversion. Mechanically functional, fair bore. Stock with numerous bumps, dings and abrasions. Socket bayonet good.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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French M-1777 Corrected to AN IX Dragoon Musket French M-1777 Corrected to AN IX Dragoon Musket

French M-1777 Corrected to AN IX Dragoon Musket

Lot #197 (Sale Order 197 of 497)

.69 caliber, 40" round barrel secured by three bands, the middle and upper both double strapped. Brass and iron furniture, full-length walnut stock with recessed cheek rest. Lock marked in script. Lock with round, bridled, removable brass pan and reinforced rounded cock. Appears to be original flint, with the top jaw and screw likely replaced. Weak French cartouche in obverse butt with boxwood plug still present. Stock also marked 8R/HB in a circle and numbered 74. Both sling swivels present, iron, trumpet head ramrod that has had its end converted to a ball screw, bayonet lug under barrel 1" from muzzle. A solid example of a French Revolution / Napoleonic Era dragoon musket.



Condition: Good. The nearly all metal is covered with an old layer of thick, black paint. Much of the metal appears oxidized and pitted under the paint. The breech plug tang is slightly bent and gaps at the breech of the barrel. Mechanically functional, fair bore is dark, dirty and pitted. Stock with numerous bumps, dings, chips and mars and a couple of minor cracks around the lock mortise.

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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Pennsylvania 1797 Contract Musket by Baker Pennsylvania 1797 Contract Musket by Baker

Pennsylvania 1797 Contract Musket by Baker

Lot #198 (Sale Order 198 of 497)

.70 caliber, 44" barrel secured by three iron bands, bright finish, walnut stock. Lock marked M BAKER / CP to rear of hammer, barrel with sunken "Liberty Cap" over P proof, indicating the earliest production examples, as later Commonwealth of PA contract muskets were marked Eagle/P. Charleville pattern styling throughout, retains upper sling swivel, an old iron ramrod (repaired) and lock appears to be in original flint. Most parts with matching mating mark consisting of four slashes. Melchior Baker delivered only 2,000 muskets under the 1797 contract. A scarce, early Federal period musket.



Condition: Good. Metal with a mottled, oxidized patina and scattered pitting. Lock mechanically functional, but mainspring is weak and hammer screw head is broken. Stock sanded with numerous repaired cracks and a major repair around the lock area.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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Model 1808 Contract Musket By J.Henry Model 1808 Contract Musket By J.Henry

Model 1808 Contract Musket By J.Henry

Lot #199 (Sale Order 199 of 497)

.69 caliber, 44.75" barrel, bright finish, walnut stock. Iron mounted with spring retained three barrel bands, triggerguard and buttplate, retains both sling swivels. Flat bevelled flint lock with teat marked J HENRY / PHILA to rear and appears to have had markings ground or removed from front. Lock appears to be original flint with integral fenced iron pan, and flat reinforced cock. Barrel with raised P and Eagle Head in an oval proof. Outline of correct pattern, early cartouche on counterpane. Correct pattern iron ramrod, missing threads. Brass blade front sight, socket bayonet lug under barrel near muzzle. Includes an incorrect pattern French M1822 socket bayonet without a locking ring. Henry delivered about 10,000 contract muskets c1808-1814.



Condition: Very good. Metal with a deep, dark chocolate patina (bright under bands), and moderate pitting at breech, rest mostly smooth with some scattered light pitting. Good bore, mechanically functional. Stock solid with the highly polished sheen of a 100+ year old banister, with a chip out behind the lock and numerous bumps and dings. Bayonet cleaned with pitting. A nice, representative War of 1812 era musket with a great untouched look.

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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US M1795 Type 3 Springfield Flintlock Musket US M1795 Type 3 Springfield Flintlock Musket

US M1795 Type 3 Springfield Flintlock Musket

Lot #200 (Sale Order 200 of 497)

.69 caliber, 44.5" barrel. Bright finish, three barrel bands, walnut stock. Lock with standard Springfield markings that are somewhat weak and dated 1812 at tail. Matching 1812 date on buttplate tang. Standard Springfield proofs at breech. Lock appears to be in the original flint configuration, with an integral, rounded iron pan. The plate has been altered to a rounded profile at the rear, eliminating the pronounced "teat" that is typical of this model. Stock is the correct overall length at 56.75" but is lacking the usual 1795 Type III features including obvious flutes where the comb and wrist come together and the recessed cheek rest. Retains both sling swivels and a period iron ramrod that is somewhat short. An enigma of a musket that may represent part of a repair program after the War of 1812, with an 1812/14 profile stock used to repair an older musket.



Condition: Good. Metal with an mottled oxidized patina with scattered surface roughness. Hammer has an old welded repair at the tumbler hole, hammer screw replaced, top jaw screw (and possibly the top jaw) are replaced as well. Upper barrel band a replacement. Mechanically functional, fair bore. Stock lightly sanded with some mars and scuffs and some repaired cracks around the triggerguard and below the lock mortise.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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Percussion Altered & Restocked US M-1803 Rifle Percussion Altered & Restocked US M-1803 Rifle

Percussion Altered & Restocked US M-1803 Rifle

Lot #201 (Sale Order 201 of 497)

.58 caliber (smoothbore), 36" octagonal-to-round barrel with a single baluster turned ring at the transition. Browned finish, brass furniture, full-length maple stock. The lock is marked with a spread-winged eagle with a US-marked shield on its breast. The gun appears to be a period restock of a late production (post 1814) Harpers Ferry US M-1803 Rifle, using the original barrel, lock, triggerguard, sideplate and possibly buttplate. The Harpers Ferry marks at the rear of the lock have been ground off and the US arsenal proofs on the barrel have been defaced. A full-length stock with a raised cheek piece and a brass nose cap has been added, secured by three keys, which has two sheet brass thimbles and an entry pipe to secure the brass tipped wood ramrod. The flat toed stock is stamped "CSA" in a sans-serif font that does not appear to be period, and a similarly spurious S. Carolina mark is present under the barrel. The gun is altered to percussion via the drum method with a high quality civilian pattern hammer added. The gun appears to be a wonderful example of a period repaired and restocked US military rifle, allowing it remain in use well into the mid-19th century.



Condition: Very good. Metal with a mostly smooth brown patina, scattered surface oxidation, and pitting - mostly at the breech. Mechanically functional. Bore is good to very good but smooth. Stock is very good, solid and shows scattered dings and mars chipping around the keys. Wood to metal fit is very good. An interesting period restock of an early US military rifle with a great look. 

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EST $ 4000 - 6000

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Pair of French Flintlock Officer's Pistols Pair of French Flintlock Officer's Pistols

Pair of French Flintlock Officer's Pistols

Lot #202 (Sale Order 202 of 497)

.66 caliber, 8" barrels. Bright finish, brass mountings, walnut stock. Rounded iron locks with pointed tails, removable bridled brass pans, and rounded, reinforced iron cocks. Locks marked Maubeuge Manufactory Royal, with Crown/B inspection marks. Barrels with engraved, gold gilt decorations at breech. Brass buttcaps with a French Fleur-de-lis in an oval, surrounded by a wreath and surmounted by a crown. Single double-strapped barrel bands, iron ramrods. These appear to be officer's versions of the the French 1763 pattern pistols, from the very late 18th or early 19th century, most likely produced prior to the French Revolution.



Condition: Good. Locks with a mottled gray patina and some pinpricking present, brass with an uncleaned patina. Locks functional, bores good. Stocks with bumps dings and handling marks, one pistol with a crack at the rear lock screw the other with a repaired crack through the grip.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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British Pattern 1801 Sea Service Pistol British Pattern 1801 Sea Service Pistol

British Pattern 1801 Sea Service Pistol

Lot #203 (Sale Order 203 of 497)

.56 caliber, 12" pinned round barrel with baluster turned rings at breech. Bright finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Standard, post-1777 flat "India Pattern" Tower marked flint pistol lock with Board of Ordnance acceptance mark. Stock with a raised carved apron around the breech plug tang, British military inspection marks and an 1805 dated storekeepers mark the wrist. Wooden ramrod is an incorrect replacement, missing belt hook.



Condition: Good. Barrel with a lightly cleaned, mottled gray patina showing scattered surface oxidation and light pitting. Brass with a mellow, uncleaned patina. Mechanically functional, lightly pitted bore. Stock solid, with scattered bumps and dings.

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EST $ 1200 - 1800

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British P-1801Sea Service Pistol British P-1801Sea Service Pistol

British P-1801Sea Service Pistol

Lot #204 (Sale Order 204 of 497)

.56 caliber, 12" pinned round barrel with baluster turned rings at breech. Bright finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Standard, post-1777 flat "India Pattern" Tower marked flint pistol lock with Board of Ordnance acceptance mark. Stock with a raised carved apron around the breech plug tang, a plethora of British military inspection marks and an 1803 dated storekeepers mark at the wrist. Belt hook in place, along with brass tipped wooden ramrod. A very nice example of an early Napoleonic Wars era English Sea Service pistol that brings to mind the smiling countenance of Captain "Lucky Jack" Aubrey and the crew of the Surprise.



Condition: Very Good. Barrel with a lightly cleaned, mottled gray patina showing scattered surface oxidation and discoloration. Brass with a mellow, golden patina. Mechanically functional, lightly pitted bore. Stock solid, with scattered bumps and dings.

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EST $ 1800 - 2500

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Early Ivory Hilted Dirk Early Ivory Hilted Dirk

Early Ivory Hilted Dirk

Lot #205 (Sale Order 205 of 497)

10.75" dagger blade with 6.25" false edge and an overall length of 15.625" including the button finial on the pommel cap. Blade is 1" wide at the ricasso with a .20" thick spine, that is decorated with acid etched patterns. The blade has acid etched decorations for about three-quarters of its length on both sides, including a panoply of arms on the reverse, with floral scrolls on both sides and what may be a Barbary pirate on the obverse, although this image is very weak. Brass mounted with guard measuring 2.4" in length terminating with a pair of American eagle head quillons, the upper pointing forward and the lower pointing rearward. Tapered rectangular ivory grip with brass pommel cap. Contained in original leather covered wooden scabbard with brass mounts.



Condition: Good. Blade retains some of the etched decoration but shows scattered light to moderate pitting, along with age discoloration and surface oxidation. Ivory hilt about fine, with a nice mellow patina and a couple of tight age cracks. Scabbard very good. A very nice, early dirk, possibly US naval or marine corps related from with images from the period of the Barbary Wars.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Early Eagle Head Pommel Officers Militia Sword Early Eagle Head Pommel Officers Militia Sword

Early Eagle Head Pommel Officers Militia Sword

Lot #206 (Sale Order 206 of 497)

28" single edged blade with 22" median fuller.  Gilt and blued blade adorned with martial and floral themes.  Spine marked "17". Left ricasso marked "Warranted."  Gilt brass hilt with horn grip.  Leather scabbard with gilt brass throat, band, and tip.



Condition: Good condition.  Blade has been cleaned and has several chips.  Most of the original bluing and gilding remains on the blade and guard.  Guard has a bronze patina with some darkening and remnants of silver gilding.  Grip is free of major cracks or splits.  Hilt fittings are slightly loose.  Scabbard Has some marks and finish loss consistent with age.  Tip is loose.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Early Militia Cavalry Officers sword With Silver Mounted Eagle Pommel Early Militia Cavalry Officers sword With Silver Mounted Eagle Pommel

Early Militia Cavalry Officers sword With Silver Mounted Eagle Pommel

Lot #207 (Sale Order 207 of 497)

31.5" single edged blade with 22" median fuller.  Gilt and blued blade with martial and floral themes, including American Eagle with 15 stars.  Silver gilt brass guard with langlets adorned with eagles and carved bone grip.  Silver gilt brass scabbard.



Condition: Very good condition.  Blade is bright with very little darkening and minimal rust or pitting.  Most of the gilding and bluing remains with no major damage to edge.  Hilt retains most of the silver finish with some wear on raised edges and light tarnish throughout.  Grip is free of any major grips or cracks.  Scabbard has some tarnish, with darkening and finish discoloration throughout.

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EST $ 1500 - 2000

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Napoleonic Era Officer's Sword Napoleonic Era Officer's Sword

Napoleonic Era Officer's Sword

Lot #208 (Sale Order 208 of 497)

30.5" curved blade, 1.25" wide at ricasso with 26" long, .9" wide fuller running most of the length of the blade. Blade blued for the first 9.5" of its length, with gold gilt engraved panoplies of arms, laurel wreaths and foliate decorations. 5.5" gilt brass hilt with single knuckle guard and 1.75" upper quillon terminating in a faceted ball. Fluted pillow pommel, with decorated langets on both sides of the blade. Grooved wood handle with leather covering and twisted wire wrap. No scabbard present.



Condition: Very good. Blade retains much of the original bright polish with some scattered oxidized discoloration, and much of the original bright blue and gold decorations. Hilt with much of the gilt remaining, leather grip wrap flaked and worn with some wire present, most of which is loose.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Model 1816 Type II Flintlock Musket by P.E.&W. Blake Model 1816 Type II Flintlock Musket by P.E.&W. Blake

Model 1816 Type II Flintlock Musket by P.E.&W. Blake

Lot #209 (Sale Order 209 of 497)

.69 caliber, 42" barrel secured by three bands, brown finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Lock marked US/P&EW Blake forward of the hammer, and NEW HAVEN in an arc over the date 1828 at the tail. Side plate engraved with the rack markings SFB no 51, the meaning of which is unknown. Lock reconverted to flint. No visible marks on the barrel due to pitting. Stock with two weak cartouches on the counterpane. Retains both sling swivels and an original iron ramrod. P & EW Blake were the nephews of Eli Whitney, who operated his arms manufactory from the time of his death until Eli Jr. was able to take over the running of the facility.



Condition: Good. Barrel with a heavily oxidized brown patina and evenly distributed moderate pitting. Furniture with less pitting and oxidation. Mechanically functional, fair bore. Stock with numerous bumps, dings and mars and some added finish.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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U.S. Model 1817 Contract Rifle by Starr U.S. Model 1817 Contract Rifle by Starr

U.S. Model 1817 Contract Rifle by Starr

Lot #210 (Sale Order 210 of 497)

.54 caliber, 36" barrel, browned finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Reconverted flint lock marked N. Starr & Son / US forward of hammer and dated 1840 at the tail. P/USand GF inspections at breech. No visible cartouches. Many parts numbered 22, sling swivels replaced, original ramrod.



Condition: Good to very good. Metal cleaned and evenly pitted except at the breech where it was polished after the reconversion. Most marks legible, fair, pitted bore. Mechanically functional, wood sanded with bumps, dings, a chip out behind the lock and a couple of cracks around the tang and reverse breech. 

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Model 1817 Common Rifle by N.Starr & Son Model 1817 Common Rifle by N.Starr & Son

Model 1817 Common Rifle by N.Starr & Son

Lot #211 (Sale Order 211 of 497)

.54 caliber, 35.75" barrel secured by three barrel bands. Browned finish, walnut stock, iron furniture. Lock with N STARR & SON mark and dated 1840, barrel with US / P / GF inspection at breech and no visible date. Lock reconverted to flint. Barrel bands all numbered "22." Correct brass tipped ramrod.



Condition: Good. Mechanically functional. Metal a dull pewter patina with even pitting over all the surfaces. Good rifling. Stock sanded and worn, with a repaired crack on the reverse forward of the lock mortise and a chip missing behind the lock. Poor fit around tang, scattered bumps and dings.

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Model 1817 N. Starr Artillery Musket Model 1817 N. Starr Artillery Musket

Model 1817 N. Starr Artillery Musket

Lot #212 (Sale Order 212 of 497)

.69 caliber, 38" barrel retained by three barrel bands, bright finish, walnut stock. Standard Starr markings on lock, dated 1832 at tail with matching date on breech plug tang. Lock remains in original flint configuration. Barrel with usual proofs and sub-inspection marks, weak cartouches on counterpane and comb of stock. Retains both sling swivels and the bayonet lug has been re-set on the top of the barrel 1.125" from the muzzle. While not conforming exactly to the classic definition of an "official" artillery musket of the period, the shortening appears to be arsenal quality work, with exceptional quality of fit and finish, including filling the original band spring mortise slots and re-cutting them for the relocated bands, installing the bayonet lug correctly, etc. One of the few examples of a shortened military musket that this cataloger has seen that appears to be completely authentic and period altered.



Condition: Good. Metal with an oxidized brown patina, and some scattered surface roughness. Mechanically functional, dirty bore, reproduction ramrod. Stock with a crack running through the lock mortise area, less visible on the outside than in the mortise itself, also numerous bumps, dings and scuffs.

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Model 1816 Contract Flintlock Musket by N. Starr Model 1816 Contract Flintlock Musket by N. Starr

Model 1816 Contract Flintlock Musket by N. Starr

Lot #213 (Sale Order 213 of 497)

.69 caliber, 42" round barrel. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Lock marked with US over N STARR with sunburst motif. Rear of lock marked MIDDTN/CONN/1832 over an 8-pointed star. Matching 1832 date on barrel tang. Barrel with US / LS / P inspection and proof marks. Stock with crisp JM inspection cartouche on flat. Appears to be original flintlock configuration, with an unmolested touchhole with moderate erosion. Sling swivels, original button head ramrod. Starr delivered approximately 15,500 US M-1816 Type III (M-1828) muskets between 1829 and 1840.



Condition: Very good. Metal with a lightly cleaned pewter patina that shows scattered oxidation and discoloration, along with some light pitting and pinpricking. Mechanically functional. Good bore with oxidation. Stock crisp with a fine Justin Murphy cartouche on the flat. Stock shows scattered bumps and dings and a couple of minor chips around the breech plug tang.

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Model 1816 Springfield Musket Dated 1839 Model 1816 Springfield Musket Dated 1839

Model 1816 Springfield Musket Dated 1839

Lot #214 (Sale Order 214 of 497)

.69 caliber, 42" barrel, bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Standard Springfield lock markings, dated 1839, tang dated 1839. Standard barrel proofs, three iron barrel bands, retains both sling swivels and original ramrod. Appears to be a high quality re-conversion to flint, has a hole drilled and tapped through the breech.



Condition: Good to very good. Metal oxidized with a mottled patina. Stock very good with bumps and dings and legible cartouches. Mechanically functional, fair bore.

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Model 1840 Contract Musket by D. Nippes Model 1840 Contract Musket by D. Nippes

Model 1840 Contract Musket by D. Nippes

Lot #215 (Sale Order 215 of 497)

.69 caliber, 42" barrel, bright finish, walnut stock. Lock marked D. NIPPES / US and MILL/CREEK/PA/1846. Barrel dated 1844 with US/JH/P inspection and proof marks. One clear and one weak cartouche on the counterpane, opposite the lock. A very high quality reconversion to flint using mostly original parts. The Model 1840 was the last of the US flintlock muskets, and was produced only at Springfield Arsenal and by the contractors L. Pomeroy and D. Nippes. Springfield produced 30,421 of the guns, with Pomeroy producing approximately 7,000 and Nippes only producing 5,100, making the Nippes M-1840 the least common variant of these muskets.



Condition: Very good as reconverted. Metal lightly cleaned and a dull gray with scattered age discoloration, and some lightly scattered pitting. Mechanically functional, good bore. Stock solid with bumps and dings.

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Model 1816 Type II Flintlock Musket by Evans Model 1816 Type II Flintlock Musket by Evans

Model 1816 Type II Flintlock Musket by Evans

Lot #216 (Sale Order 216 of 497)

.69 caliber, 42" barrel, brown finish, walnut stock, three barrel bands. Original flint lock marked W.L. EVANS / EAGLE / V. FORGE forward of the hammer and 1830 / US vertically at the tail of the lock. Matching 1830 date on breech plug tang. Breech inspected LS US over a sunken P proof, with a matching LS (Luther Sage) cartouche on the counterpane. Technically a Model 1828, the final evolution of the M1816 musket, this one was produced during the National Armory Brown period (c1822-1832) and the barrel and furniture are all finished in that manner. Original flint configuration 1816 pattern muskets with period applied brown finish are extremely scarce, as most were altered to percussion during the 1840s-50s and were subsequently struck bright with the brown removed.



Condition: Fine. Retains much of the period applied brown finish, with scuffing, wear, fading and loss. Some patches of surface oxidation, minor roughness and light pitting are present as well, particularly on some of the furniture. Mechanically functional, lock in original flint configuration. Barrel with dirty bore. Stock very good, with numerous bumps, dings, mars, scuffs and some fairly deep scrapes on the reverse at the lower wrist.

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Springfield Model 1816 Type II with silver Inlays by Blunt & Syms Springfield Model 1816 Type II with silver Inlays by Blunt & Syms

Springfield Model 1816 Type II with silver Inlays by Blunt & Syms

Lot #217 (Sale Order 217 of 497)

.69 caliber, 42" barrel, browned finish, walnut stock. Lock and barrel tang both dated 1830. A drum bolster conversion of a US M-1816 musket, enhanced and decorated by Blunt & Syms for presentation or militia use. Engraved floral scroll motifs on breech, triggerguard, sideplate and buttplate. Wrist checkered. German silver inlays include a large spread-winged American Eagle on the obverse butt, a scroll shaped presentation plaque on the reverse (blank), three stars on each side of the forend, 10 on the butt/comb/toe line and one forward of the triggerguard. Small nail decorations present as well. Rear sling swivel an old replacement, front swivel original as is the button head ramrod. Engraved marks on top of barrel illegible. A very nice example of a presentation grade commercially sold conversion musket.



Condition: Good to very good. Barrel with a mostly thick brown patina and some scattered oxidation and pitting. Mechanically functional, dark, pitted bore. Inlays in good condition, some engraving weak. Stock solid with worn checkering, a chip out at the tang, chips and cracks on the counterpane, and some grain cracking in the forend.

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US M1816 Type II Musket by N. Starr US M1816 Type II Musket by N. Starr

US M1816 Type II Musket by N. Starr

Lot #218 (Sale Order 218 of 497)

<p.69 caliber, 42" barrel, brown finish, walnut stock, three barrel bands. Original flint lock marked <i>US / (Rising Sun) / N. STARR </i>forward of the hammer and <i>MIDDN / CONN / 1832 / (flower) </i>vertically at the tail of the lock. 1831 date on breech plug tang. Breech inspected <i>US / DT </i>over a sunken P proof, with a matching DT (Daniel Taylor) cartouche on the top of the stock comb and a JM (Justin Murphy) cartouche on the counterpane. Technically a Model 1828, the final evolution of the M1816 musket, this one was produced during the National Armory Brown period (ca 1822-1832) and the barrel and furniture are all finished in that manner. Original flint configuration 1816 pattern muskets with period applied brown finish are extremely scarce, as most were altered to percussion during the 1840s-50s and were subsequently struck bright with the brown removed.</p><br><br>Condition: Fine. Retains much of the period applied brown finish, with scuffing, wear, fading and loss. Some patches of surface oxidation, minor roughness and light pitting are present as well, particularly on some of the furniture. Mechanically functional, lock in original flint configuration. Barrel with dirty bore. Stock very good, with crisp edges, numerous bumps, dings and mars, scuffs and a repaired crack around the rear edge of the lock mortise.<br><br>Eliminate the Hassle of Third-Party Shippers: Let Cowan's Ship Directly To You!<br>If you'd like a shipping estimate before the auction, contact Cowan's in-house shipping department at shipping@cowans.com or 513.871.1670 x219.<br><br>EST $ 3000 - 5000

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US M-1836 Flintlock Pistol by Johnson US M-1836 Flintlock Pistol by Johnson

US M-1836 Flintlock Pistol by Johnson

Lot #219 (Sale Order 219 of 497)

.54 caliber, 8.5" barrel, bright finish, iron furniture, captive ramrod, walnut stock. Reconverted flint lock with standard three line Johnson markings over 1839 date. Inspection marks and proofs at breech. Weak sub-inspection cartouche and partially legible MPL acceptance cartouche. 



Condition: Good. Metal cleaned to bright with scattered surface oxidation, I age discoloration and pitting. Mechanically functional, lock reconverted to flint with mostly modern external parts. Ramrod appears to be a modern replacement well. Good bore. Stock with bumps, dings and handling marks and a small crack at the rear lock screw.

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U.S. Model 1826 Navy Flintlock Pistol by North U.S. Model 1826 Navy Flintlock Pistol by North

U.S. Model 1826 Navy Flintlock Pistol by North

Lot #220 (Sale Order 220 of 497)

.54 caliber, 8.625" barrel, browned finish, iron furniture, belt hook, swivel ramrod, walnut stock. Lock marked U.S./North and dated 1827 at its rear. Inspection and proof marks at breech. Reconverted to flint with modern lock parts. Only 3,000 of these flintlock naval pistols were manufactured by North circa 1829-1829.



Condition: Good as refinished. Retains most of the applied brown. Lock pitted, mechanically functional, some small parts and screws replaced. Stock worn and sanded with a repaired crack that passes through the grip and lock mortise.

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U.S. North Contract M-1819 Percussion Conversion Pistol U.S. North Contract M-1819 Percussion Conversion Pistol

U.S. North Contract M-1819 Percussion Conversion Pistol

Lot #221 (Sale Order 221 of 497)

.54 caliber, 10" barrel, bright finish, iron furniture, captive ramrod, walnut stock. Standard Simeon North lock markings, dated 1822 at tail of lock, with sliding safety. Altered to percussion by Asa Waters, with bolster marked A.W. and Waters applied percussion hammer. Weak inspection marks at breech and smeared cartouche on counterpane.



Condition: Good. Metal cleaned to a pewter gray patina with scattered oxidation, age staining, and light pitting. Mechanically functional, good bore. Stock sanded with nicks, dings and bruises, and a 2" chip out below the lock.

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U.S. M1816 Flintlock Pistol by North U.S. M1816 Flintlock Pistol by North

U.S. M1816 Flintlock Pistol by North

Lot #222 (Sale Order 222 of 497)

.54 caliber, 9.125" barrel, bright finish, walnut stock. Standard early type Simeon North lock markings, typical US inspection and proof marks on barrel. Very weak cartouches on on counterpane of stock. Appears to be a very high quality re-conversion to flint using original parts, as the fit of the pan on the interior is not quite right. Incorrect wooden ramrod. North produced slightly less than 20,000 of these pistols on contract c1817-1820.



Condition: Good. Metal with an oxidized brown patina, lock functional, stock sanded with bumps and dings.

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Rare All-Metal Waters Single-Shot Percussion Pistol Rare All-Metal Waters Single-Shot Percussion Pistol

Rare All-Metal Waters Single-Shot Percussion Pistol

Lot #223 (Sale Order 223 of 497)

.54 caliber, 7" round barrel with faceted breech, s/n 75 on interior of frame and in right grip panel, with assembly number M3 on grip frame and tumbler. Bright finish, captive ramrod, walnut grips. Unmarked externally, with the exception of some light engraving at the breech band joining the frame and the barrel. These enigmatic American percussion pistols are believed to be the work of Asa Waters as some examples are known with his markings. Some examples are also known with US inspection and proof marks, suggesting at least limited martial use. A very scarce American pistol from the middle of the 19th century.



Condition: Good. Metal with a mottled pewter gray patina, scattered surface discoloration, oxidation, and light pitting. Needs mechanical attention, as the sear spring is weak, and the tumbler and sear do not always properly engage. Bore good but pitted. Grips good, with bumps, dings, and handling marks.

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Modsel 1819 North Flintlock Pistol Modsel 1819 North Flintlock Pistol

Modsel 1819 North Flintlock Pistol

Lot #224 (Sale Order 224 of 497)

.52 caliber smoothbore, 10" barrel with US and "P" marked near the breech. , Lockplate marked S.North over eagle and Middltn Conn.  Safety on the back of the lock.  Iron mounted with fancy walnut stock.  



Condition: More than likely an old reconversion back to flint.  Hammer, brass pan, frizzen and spring are more modern replacements.  Nicely done. Barrel has been cleaned to bright with some traces of pitting. Lockplate and triggerguard with nice brown patina.  Backstrap and butt has been cleaned.  Stock is in very good condition with a readable cartouche.  

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Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol by Waters Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol by Waters

Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol by Waters

Lot #225 (Sale Order 225 of 497)

.54 caliber, 8.5" barrel, bright finish, walnut stock, captive ramrod. Original flint lock with standard Waters marks and dated 1837. US inspection and proof marks at breech, two good cartouches on counterpane of stock.



Condition: Good to very good. Metal cleaned to bright with scattered surface oxidation and light pitting. Mechanically functional, good bore with light pitting. Stock with scattered bumps and dings and a crack through the grip.

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Eagle Pommel Officer's Saddle with Pad and Shabraque ca. 1830 Eagle Pommel Officer's Saddle with Pad and Shabraque ca. 1830

Eagle Pommel Officer's Saddle with Pad and Shabraque ca. 1830

Lot #226 (Sale Order 226 of 497)

Half Spanish saddle has a cast brass eagle head pommel horn, padded cantle has scrolled decorative stitching. Seat has a removable tooled leather cover the also services as a skirt.  Seat under covered with blue stripes.  Complete with embossed iron stirrups.  Lot also includes a buff leather and linen saddle pad and a dark blue trimmed white wool shabraque, lined in linen canvas.  The latter two items date later than the saddle, probably 1860 to 1880, as they show mostly machine stitching.

 

Provenance: John Ashworth Collection

Condition: Good. Leather finish has crazing, age and service wear along with some modern repairs. The shabraque has moderate to heavy mothing and staining. Saddle pad worn with some seam separation.

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EST $ 3000 - 5000

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New York Made Turner Rifle Marked H&H New York Made Turner Rifle Marked H&H

New York Made Turner Rifle Marked H&H

Lot #227 (Sale Order 227 of 497)

.44 caliber, 29.25" octagonal barrel, browned finish, brass mountings, plain, straight-gripped walnut stock. Top of barrel flat marked H&H / NEW YORK. Barrel with hook breech, secured by two keys. Unmarked back-action percussion lock with double set triggers. Leaf rear sight (broken) and dovetailed blade front sight. Two brass pipes, no ramrod, studs for sling swivels. Forend cut for a bayonet mounting bar that is no longer present, although two locating stud holes remain.

This appears to have been a Civil War era Turner rifle that later had the bayonet lug removed. Research suggests that "H&H" were the firm of Hale & Hodson who worked in New York circa 1858-1861. The 20th NY Volunteer Infantry was organized in New York City in 1861, and all 10 companies were comprised of German immigrants who were members of the various Turnverein Societies within the city and the state. As all of the members were "Turners" the regiment received the nickname The United Turner Rifles and fought in a number of major eastern theater battles including Second Manassas, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. Many of the Turner's enlisted carrying their own personal sporting rifles that had been modified to accept large, Bowie style brass handled bayonets that were often cast with Turner slogan's like "Bahn Frei".



Condition: Good to Very Good. Barrel with an oxidized brown patina and some scattered surface corrosion. Lock functional, bore very dirty and corroded with visible rifling. Brass with a dark, uncleaned patina. Stock good with scattered bumps and dings. Bayonet lug missing.

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US M-1816 Remington-Maynard Conversion & Bayonet US M-1816 Remington-Maynard Conversion & Bayonet

US M-1816 Remington-Maynard Conversion & Bayonet

Lot #228 (Sale Order 228 of 497)

.69 caliber, 42" barrel, bright finish, walnut stock. Standard Remington marks on the Maynard lock, dated 1858 with the tang of the new breech dated 1857. Block NJ mark on left barrel flat and weak NJ ownership cartouche on stock. Rifled bore, 1855 pattern long range rear sight, correct alteration iron front sight blade, button head ramrod not cupped for elongated ball ammunition. Partial roll of Maynard primers in lock, original wooden tompion and correct pattern US M-1816 "Replacement Bayonet" are included.

One of approximately 2,000 US M-1816 muskets that were altered with chambered breeches for New Jersey. Remington manufactured the Maynard tape primer locks and Frankford Arsenal preformed the alterations, including the rifling of the bores. Most of these guns did not receive long range sights, with estimates that only about 200 did receive the 1855 pattern long range sight. This is one of those scarce New Jersey altered guns with the long range sight.



Condition: Very good. Metal with oxidized patina over pewter colored metal, some scattered pinpricking and light pitting. Mechanically functional, primer mechanism complete, good bore is dirty and pitted. Stock with numerous bumps and dings. Tompion with nice age, bayonet with pitting and dark patina.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Colt-Altered Mississippi Rifle & Bayonet Colt-Altered Mississippi Rifle & Bayonet

Colt-Altered Mississippi Rifle & Bayonet

Lot #229 (Sale Order 229 of 497)

.58, 33" barrel, S/N 5983. Colt alteration of a Whitney contract US M-1841 Mississippi Rifle. Lock dated 1853, barrel dated 1855. Saber bayonet adapter ring is mismatched, numbered 4186. Correct Colt installed rear sight. Originally browned, now void of finish. Brass mountings, walnut stock, both sling swivels present. Original brass tipped 1841 ramrod present. Correct brass handled saber bayonet, dated 1861 and numbered 3692.



Condition: Very good. Metal mottled gray with scattered oxidation, dried oil and discoloration. Scattered pinpricking and light pitting. Mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling and moderate pitting. Brass cleaned to bright. Stock with added finish, numerous bumps and dings and a repaired crack at the triggerguard. Bayonet in good condition.

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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Model 1842 Springfield Musket Rifled & Sighted Model 1842 Springfield Musket Rifled & Sighted

Model 1842 Springfield Musket Rifled & Sighted

Lot #230 (Sale Order 230 of 497)

.69 caliber, 42" barrel, bright finish, walnut stock. Standard Springfield lock markings, dated 1852, barrel dated 1851 and with usual V/P/[eagle head] markings. Clear JAS cartouche on counterpane of stock. Bore rifled with three lands and grooves, long range 1855 pattern rear sight, original brass front sight. Sling swivels, iron trumpet head ramrod with convex tip. Some 9,929 US M-1842 muskets were rifled and sighted at Springfield Arsenal between 1856 and 1859, with an additional 4,363 rifled only in 1858 without rear sights added. The rifled & sighted guns received a new steel front sight, riveted to the front strap of the upper barrel band. This gun appears to be one of those 4,363 that were rifled only and has subsequently had the correct pattern rear sight added. The correct rifled front sight is not present, and the ramrod is not cupped for elongated ball ammunition.



Condition: Very good. Metal cleaned to bright with scattered light pitting present, mostly around the breech and muzzle areas. Metal with some darker age staining present as well. Mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling and light pitting. Lower sling swivel replaced. Stock very fine with crisp edges and a fine cartouche.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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2nd Type Merrill Civil War Carbine 2nd Type Merrill Civil War Carbine

2nd Type Merrill Civil War Carbine

Lot #231 (Sale Order 231 of 497)

.54 caliber, 22.25" barrel, S/N 13308. Blued finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Merrill markings on breech lever weak, weak cartouche visible on counterpane above sling bar. Retains original rear sight, sling bar and ring. The initials AH are neatly carved in the obverse buttstock with the number 4 carved on the reverse.



Condition: Good. Retains no finish, with a lightly pitted and oxidized pewter patina on the metal. Mechanically functional, good bore, stock with moderate wear, bumps and dings.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Colt Model 1861 Special  Rifle Musket Colt Model 1861 Special  Rifle Musket

Colt Model 1861 Special Rifle Musket

Lot #232 (Sale Order 232 of 497)

.58 caliber, 40" barrel, bright finish, walnut stock. Standard three line Colt lock markings, dated 1862, barrel dated 1862 as well, with STEEL and inspection marks on left flat. Barrel marks are weak due to pitting. Two fine cartouches are present on the coutnerpane, a script DAP and JT. A tiny DAP sub-inspection is present on the comb, forward of buttplate tang. Correct 1861 pattern rear sight, straight shank, tulip head ramrod, original leather sling.



Condition: Good. Breech heavily pitted, balance of barrel a medium gray with scattered oxidation and pitting. Lock markings clear. Mechanically functional. Good bore, dark, dirty and pitted. Stock crisp with good markings and a chip out on the reverse at the tang, otherwise with scattered bumps and dings.

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Smith Carbine by Mass Arms Co. Smith Carbine by Mass Arms Co.

Smith Carbine by Mass Arms Co.

Lot #233 (Sale Order 233 of 497)

.50 caliber, 21.625" barrel, S/N 21669. Blued & case hardened finish, walnut stock. Standard Mass Arms and Poultney & Trimble markings, clear JH cartouche on wrist. Matching serial number on barrel and frame. Original long-range rear sight, sling bar and ring, missing front sight blade.



Condition: Very good. Retains some original blue on the barrel, mixed with a plum brown patina. Metal with some scattered surface oxidation and pinpricking. Frame with faded case color and a mostly smooth tobacco patina. Action tight, mechanically functional. Bore fine with crisp rifling. Stock solid with crisp cartouche and scattered bumps and dings.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Sharps New Model 1859 Rifle Sharps New Model 1859 Rifle

Sharps New Model 1859 Rifle

Lot #234 (Sale Order 234 of 497)

.52 caliber, 30" round barrel, S/N 56764. Blued and case hardened finish, iron furniture, walnut stock and forend. Barrel marked NEW MODEL 1859, standard Sharps markings on receiver and lock plate. Original rear sight with Lawrence Patent marked base. Sling swivels, front sight provides lug for angular socket bayonet. Script AWM cartouche at wrist, second cartouche not legible. Forend inspected with block M.N.M. at frame.



Condition: Good to very good. Metal with a mottled oxidized dark gray and brown color over a lightly cleaned to pewter patina. Some pitting on receiver which has traces of case color. Light pitting on block and lever, and also scattered lightly along the barrel. Very good, bright bore with crisp rifling. Mechanically functional. Stock with dings, mars and wear, leaving one cartouche smeared and illegible and one weak but readable.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket

Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket

Lot #235 (Sale Order 235 of 497)

.59 smoothbore, 40" barrel. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Standard Springfield lock markings, dated 1862 with matching date on barrel. Correct 1861 pattern rear sight, sling swivels, original swelled shank ramrod. Two fine cartouches reading TBH and ESA.  Includes a reproduction sling.



Condition: Very good. Metal lightly cleaned to bright with some minor age staining and discoloration. Light pinpricking scattered along much of the barrel. Mechanically functional. Bore is bright, but bored smooth with no rifling. Stock with bumps, dings and mars, and two very nice cartoches on the flat.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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US M-1855 Springfield Rifle Musket US M-1855 Springfield Rifle Musket

US M-1855 Springfield Rifle Musket

Lot #236 (Sale Order 236 of 497)

.58 caliber, 40" barrel. Bright finish, iron furniture, brass nose cap, walnut stock. Standard Springfield lock markings, dated 1859, with matching barrel date. Original sling swivels, and swelled shank, tulip head ramrod. Original pattern 1858 rear sight base with 1861 pattern sight leaves. This is a transitional Type I-Type II rifle musket manufactured using the new 1858 pattern sight, but also using left over brass nosecaps from the earlier pattern. Produced prior to the introduction of the iron patchbox in July of 1859 that typifies the Type II 1855 rifle musket.



Condition: Very good. Metal lightly cleaned to bright with lightly scattered oxidation and scattered pinpricking. Fine bore, mechanically functional. Stock lightly sanded, cartouche weak and illegible.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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U.S. Model 1855 Rifle Musket by Springfield U.S. Model 1855 Rifle Musket by Springfield

U.S. Model 1855 Rifle Musket by Springfield

Lot #237 (Sale Order 237 of 497)

.58 caliber, 40" round barrel, bright finish, walnut stock. Springfield marked lock dated 1858. No date or proofs visible on barrel. Partial roll of Maynard primers in lock magazine. Transitional Type I/Type II with 1858 pattern rear sight and earlier pattern brass nose cap. Sight missing the 500-yard leaf. Retains sling swivels and a swelled iron ramrod. Includes an original sling, US M-1855 socket bayonet with 7-rivet scabbard, and a wooden tompion.



Condition: Good. Metal cleaned to bright, removing markings from barrel, with an old coat of discolored dry oil or grease. Clean out screw sheared off. Bore fair, mechanically functional. Stock good, sanded and with repairs to forend, replacing lost wood along the ramrod channel. Accessories good. A representative piece.

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EST $ 1200 - 1500

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Early Ballard Military Rifle Early Ballard Military Rifle

Early Ballard Military Rifle

Lot #238 (Sale Order 238 of 497)

.44RF, 30" barrel, S/N 11634. Blued finish, walnut stock secured by 3 barrel bands. Military rifle version of the Ballard breech loading rifle and carbine. Frame markings mostly obliterated by light pitting. Rear sight an incorrect reproduction Spencer replacement. 



Condition: Good. Retains some old applied blue with scattered oxidation, light pitting and surface crust. Most marks illegible except for serial number. Good, pitted bore, mechanically functional. Stock with numerous bumps and dings and several small repairs around the frame and buttstock juncture and around the extractor housing. 

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Model 1843 Hall Carbine Model 1843 Hall Carbine

Model 1843 Hall Carbine

Lot #239 (Sale Order 239 of 497)

.52 caliber rifled bore with .58 chamber, 21" barrel. Browned finish, walnut stock. Sling bar and ring, button head cleaning rod. Top of breech weakly marked US/S. North / Middltn Conn /1849. Breech marked on left flat with NWP inspection, stock flats behind receiver with cartouches on each side, a WATon the obverse and a ?W on the reverse.



Condition: Good to Very Good. Markings on breech somewhat obscured by pitting. Much of the brown finish remains, with some pitting on the metal, particularly the triggerguard. Mechanically functional, bore good, with crisp rifling. Stock worn with bumps and dings and a large repaired crack behind the receiver and some carved initials in the stock. Well used, but with lots of finish for a "Freemont Hall."

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Model 1842 Harpers Ferry Rifled Musket Model 1842 Harpers Ferry Rifled Musket

Model 1842 Harpers Ferry Rifled Musket

Lot #240 (Sale Order 240 of 497)

Known as the "Freemont Hall", one of 5,000 M-1843 Hall carbines sold as surplus by the New York Arsenal in August of 1861 to arms speculators backed by J.P. Morgan for $3.50 each and "modified" for use of .58 caliber ammunition by enlarging the chamber to approximately .58 and rifling the barrel, but leaving it in the original .52 caliber! The guns were subsequently sold to General John C. Fremont's command in St. Louis for $22, resulting in Congressional investigation into what became known as the "Hall Carbine Affair." A scarce example of a historically important Civil War used carbine.



Condition: Good to very good. Mostly smooth metal with a layer dried grease or oil over most of the surfaces, and some lightly scattered pinprick pitting.  Mechanically functional, good bore is dirty with strong rifling. Stock solid with bumps and dings, no visible cartouche on counterpane. Appears to be a Springfield produced rifled-musket with a Harpers Ferry lock. 

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Model 1855 Springfield Rifle Musket Model 1855 Springfield Rifle Musket

Model 1855 Springfield Rifle Musket

Lot #241 (Sale Order 241 of 497)

.58 caliber, 40" round barrel secured by three flat barrel bands, nsn. Bright finish, walnut stock. Standard Springfield lock markings and proofs, lock dated 1860, barrel with matching date. Correct 1858 pattern rear sight, swelled shank ramrod, sling swivels iron patchbox. Includes a white buff leather sling, English style tompion, US M-1855 socket bayonet with a post-CW NY militia bayonet scabbard.



Condition: Good to very good.  Metal with a pewter gray patina and some light pinpricking  and scattered light pitting. Mechanically functional, missing the tension springs from the tape primer device, although the feed hand still works correctly. Bore good with some pitting. Stock good and solid with some wear and rounding to the edges, and no visible cartouche. Accessories good to very good.

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Percussion Converted Hall Rifle Percussion Converted Hall Rifle

Percussion Converted Hall Rifle

Lot #242 (Sale Order 242 of 497)

.52 caliber, 32.625" round barrel, secured by three flat, pinned barrel bands. Originally browned, walnut stock. Breech block marked in four lines: J.H. HALL / H. FERRY / US / 1832. Iron furniture, off-set rear and front sights, two barrel bands, iron button head cleaning rod. A US arsenal alteration of a late production Harper's Ferry flintlock Hall rifle to percussion, replacing the hammer and leaving the pan fence in place.



Condition: Good to very good. Metal retains none of the original finish and has a oxidized and mottled brown and gray patina. Mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling and scattered pitting.  Stock with scattered bumps, dings and minor handling marks and some minor wood repair behind the breechblock.

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Harpers Ferry M-1841 Rifle Type IIA Alteration & Bayonet Harpers Ferry M-1841 Rifle Type IIA Alteration & Bayonet

Harpers Ferry M-1841 Rifle Type IIA Alteration & Bayonet

Lot #243 (Sale Order 243 of 497)

.54 caliber, 33" round barrel secured by two barrel bands, nsn. Browned finish, case hardened lock, brass furniture, walnut stock. Lock with standard Harpers Ferry markings and dated 1853. Barrel dated 1852, with usual V / P / Eagle Head and Harpers Ferry WW / P inspection mark. Correct HF buttplate with no "US", correct router pilot holes in patch box. Type IIA long range rear sight with Type IIB 1,000 yard leaf, correct style keyed bayonet lug (missing) and correct iron ramrod. Incorrect Colt style bayonet adapter ring added, with Colt alteration saber bayonet. Period leather sling. Spare cone in patchbox, along with a post-CW modified combination tool and a .69 wiper.

These rifles were modified at Harpers Ferry c1854-55 for use with elongated ball ammunition, by adding long range rear sights and new ramrods. They were also modified to accept a brass handled saber bayonet. Most of this variant were issued to the Fourth & Sixth US Infantry regiments for field testing. Many were further upgraded by re-graduating the sights and adding Type IIB ladders the following year.



Condition: Good to very good. Metal with an oxidized brown patina and some scattered surface discoloration, along with minor pinpricking. Lock with a mottled bluish gray patina suggesting hints of case coloring. Mechanically functional, good bore is dark and dirty, with strong rifling. Stock solid with scattered bumps and dings. Bayonet good, with cleaned hilt that is numbered 4430 and ricasso dated 1861.  Sling good.

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EST $ 1500 - 2000

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Model 1816 Springfield Musket Converted to Percussion Model 1816 Springfield Musket Converted to Percussion

Model 1816 Springfield Musket Converted to Percussion

Lot #244 (Sale Order 244 of 497)

.69 caliber, 42" round barrel secured by three barrel bands, nsn. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Arsenal converted to percussion from original flintlock configuration. Lock marked SPRING / FIELD / 1834 to the rear of the hammer, with the matching date 1834 on the breech plug tang and P / Eagle Head / V inspection marks. Counterpane with two clear script inspection cartouches, with a clear final inspection cartouche behind the triggerguard, along with sub-inspection marks. Sling swivels, modern ramrod, period Enfield pattern cone protector. Includes US M-1816 socket bayonet.



Condition: Good to very good. Metal with a salt-and-pepper evenly pinpricked patina, showing very light pitting that is evenly distributed.  Mechanically functional, good bore that needs to be cleaned. Stock crisp with clear inspection marks and numerous light handling marks and minor mars. Bayonet good and well marked.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Lindsey Two-Shot Rifled-Musket Lindsey Two-Shot Rifled-Musket

Lindsey Two-Shot Rifled-Musket

Lot #245 (Sale Order 245 of 497)

.58 caliber, 40.5" barrel, bright finish, walnut stock. Two-line Lindsey patent mark at breech, two crisp cartouches on counterpane. A rare rifle based upon Lindsey's superposed loading concept, which worked poorly in the field. Only 1,000 were acquired by the US government, and the only known issuance and combat use was with the 16th Michigan Infantry, who carried them at the battle of Peeble's Farm during the Petersburg Campaign.



Condition: Good as restored. The barrel has been stretched approximately 11", using an original US rifle musket barrel, and the forend has been replaced from the rear band forward. The wrist is broken through and has been repaired. The metal has a slightly mottled, lightly oxidized patina. The action remains functional, and the bore is fair, with the rifling not quite lining up where the barrel is stretched. The stock shows minor handling marks in addition to the repairs noted. A good entry level example of a very rare Civil War rifle musket, worthy of a better restoration.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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Model 1860 Spencer Carbine Model 1860 Spencer Carbine

Model 1860 Spencer Carbine

Lot #246 (Sale Order 246 of 497)

 .52-56 caliber, 22" Round barrel, S/N 37120. Blued and case hardened finish, walnut stock and forearm. No visible marks on top of receiver, no visible cartouche. Long range rear sight, sling bar and ring, correct smooth bottom magazine follower.



Condition: Good, retaining no finish with a mottled and oxidized brownish patina. Good bore, dirty and lightly pitted. Mechanically functional. Stock with numerous bumps, dings and handling marks.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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US M1861 Union Arms Co. Rifle Musket US M1861 Union Arms Co. Rifle Musket

US M1861 Union Arms Co. Rifle Musket

Lot #247 (Sale Order 247 of 497)

.58 caliber, 40" barrel secured by three barrel bands, bright finish, walnut stock. Lock plate marked: U.A. CO. / NEW YORK, with an EAGLE / US and dated 1863 on breech. Left barrel flat inspected with block G.E.C. mark and two weak cartouches are present on the coutnerpane, at least one appears to read GEC as well. Missing rear sight, retains both sling swivels and ramrod.

Union Arms Company contract US M1861 rifle muskets are the scarcest of the US Civil War contract long arms. In reality, the firm does not appear to have ever delivered a completed musket to the US government that was accepted, and only sold a handful of completed guns to the state of New York. Edward Robinson was a principle in the Union Arms Company, and his New York based firm of E. Robinson would eventually deliver some 30,000 rifle muskets under various US contracts. Some of his earliest deliveries included arms with Union Arms Company marked locks, and these guns are the closest to a Federally accepted Union Arms M1861 that any collector can get. This gun bears all the correct inspection and sub-inspection marks for a gun delivered by Robinson. It is this cataloger's opinion that this was one of Robinson's early deliveries, utilizing a leftover Union Arms Company lock. For a collector of US M1861 contract rifle muskets this is an extremely difficult gun to find, and is certainly worth adding to your collection.



Condition: Very good and untouched. Metal with an oxidized brown patina, scattered surface oxidation, and some light pinprick pitting. Markings remain clear and sharp, all metal with a matching patina. Mechanically functional, bore with visible rifling but very dusty and dirty. Stock very good, with strong edges and two visible cartouches on the counterpane, and some old applied finish. Tang screw with excessive slot wear. A very scarce gun, that is worth the addition of an original rear sight and a better condition tang screw to upgrade it to a near fine example.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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US M1861 Rifle Musket by Bridesburg US M1861 Rifle Musket by Bridesburg

US M1861 Rifle Musket by Bridesburg

Lot #248 (Sale Order 248 of 497)

.58 caliber, 40" barrel secured by three barrel bands, bright finish, walnut stock. Lock plate marked: US / BRIDESBURG and dated 1863 at the tail. Breech with matching 1863 date, and with JM sub-inspection on the barrel flat. Two crisp cartouches including the PSS of Porter S Shattuck and FR of Franklin Root are present on the counterpane. Both are known inspectors of Bridesburg marked contract rifle muskets. Retains original rear sight, front sight/bayonet lug, both sling swivels and an original ramrod. The firm of Alfred Jenks & Son, who marked their contract guns "Bridesburg" delivered some 40,000 US M1861 rifle muskets during 1863 and a total of more than 92,000 between 1862 and 1865.



Condition: Very good and untouched. Metal with an oxidized brown patina, scattered surface oxidation, and some light pinprick pitting. Markings remain clear and sharp, all metal with a matching patina. Mechanically functional, bore with visible rifling but very dirty and somewhat pitted. Stock very good, with strong edges and two crisp cartouches on the counterpane.

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US M1855 Type II Rifle by Harpers Ferry US M1855 Type II Rifle by Harpers Ferry

US M1855 Type II Rifle by Harpers Ferry

Lot #249 (Sale Order 249 of 497)

.58 caliber, 33" barrel, bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Lock with standard Harpers Ferry marks and dated 1860, breech with matching date and standard proof and inspection marks. Two weak cartouches on counterpane, one the TR of Thomas Russell, the other possibly the BM of Benjamin Mills, both Harpers Ferry Rifle Works inspectors, Mills being master armorer during the period of John Brown's Raid. Top of rear barrel band with the rack or issue mark D / 72. Maynard tape priming lock, iron patch box, correct pattern "R" marked M1858 rear sight, front sight, saber bayonet lug. Two flat iron barrel bands, slings swivels, original iron ramrod. Only 3,772 Type II US M1855 Rifles were produced at Harpers Ferry c1859-1861, with a total production of all Harpers Ferry M1855 rifles being only 7,317 c1857-1861, many of which were lost or damaged when the arsenal was set on fire in April 1861 prior to capture by the state of Virginia. The 1855 Rifle is a scarce Civil War era long arm in any condition or configuration and this a particularly nice, honest example that is entirely correct and original.



Condition: Very good. Metal with a smooth, dull pewter patina and some discoloration from age, oxidation, and old dried oil. Mechanically functional, including the Maynard tape priming system, with a fine, bright bore. Stock solid, with numerous bumps dings and bruises.

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EST $ 2500 - 3500

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Model 1861 Contract Rifled-Musket by Providence Tool Co Model 1861 Contract Rifled-Musket by Providence Tool Co

Model 1861 Contract Rifled-Musket by Providence Tool Co

Lot #250 (Sale Order 250 of 497)

.58 caliber, 40" round barrel, bright finish, walnut stock. Lock marked in three lines U (EAGLE) S / PROVIDENCE TOOL Co / PROVIDENCE, RI and dated 1864. Matching date on breech with V/P/(Eagle Head) proofs. Correct Providence Tool eagle head with beak pointed towards breech, correct Providence Tool "shadowed" US mark on lock and buttplate tang. Correct CRM and OWA cartouches on stock flat. Correct 1861 pattern rear sight, sling swivels, original ramrod. Providence Tool delivered some 70,000  US M-1861 rifle muskets on three contracts, dated July 23, 1861, November 26, 1861 and May 1, 1864. This gun one of the 32,000 delivered against the first two contracts with the early style lock markings and 1861 pattern rear sight.



Condition: Very good to fine overall. All markings clear and crisp. Metal with a slightly mottled appearance due to scattered surface oxidation. Very good bore, with scattered light pitting and crisp rifling. Mechanically functional. Wood crisp with fine cartouches and the usual scattered bumps and dings from handling and use. Overall a very crisp example of a Civil War 1861 contract rifle musket.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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US M-1841 Harpers Ferry Rifle US M-1841 Harpers Ferry Rifle

US M-1841 Harpers Ferry Rifle

Lot #251 (Sale Order 251 of 497)

.54 caliber, 33" round barrel. Type III arsenal alteration of a Harpers Ferry "Mississippi" Rifle, with the addition of a long range sight and saber bayonet lug. Approximately 4,500 M-1841 rifles were altered to this configuration at Harpers Ferry circa 1856-1857, about half of which remained in the original .54 caliber, the rest being re-bored to .58 caliber. Lock and barrel with matching 1850 dates, correct Harpers Ferry marks on lock, correct HF AW/P inspection mark on barrel and correct JLR block letter inspection on stock flat and in patchbox. Correct M-1855 pattern rear sight and correctly modified brass tipped ramrod, modified for use with elongated ball ammunition. Original sling swivels in place. Patchbox contains original, period wiper, ball puller and cone wrench. With reproduction sling.



Condition: Very good overall, retaining no original finish and having a lightly cleaned pewter patina on the metal. Barrel with some lightly scattered oxidized discoloration and some pinpricking. Fine bore, mostly bright with crisp rifling. Mechanically functional. All markings clear and legible, brass with mellow butterscotch patina. Stock fairly crisp with scattered bumps, dings and handling marks.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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Greene Rifle with Bayonet Greene Rifle with Bayonet

Greene Rifle with Bayonet

Lot #252 (Sale Order 252 of 497)

.53 oval bore, 36" barrel, retained by three barrel bands. Brown finish, walnut stock. Breechloading, bolt action, under hammer percussion rifle. Weak Green patent markings are present tang behind action. Long-range rear sight, sling swivels, iron cleaning rod.  Includes correct J.D.G. marked socket bayonet. Only about 4500 of these scarce rifles were produced, utilizing Charles Lancaster's oval bore patent. About 1500 were sold in the United States with 900 going to the US military. The other 3000 rifles were sold on a Russian contract. The apparently "smooth bore" utilized slightly different minor and major axis measurements, and the entire barrel was twisted along its length resulting in a form of mechanical rifling similar in concept to that utilized by Sir Joseph Whitworth. While the British found the Lancaster system shot very accurately, it was also found to foul horribly. Today, these bolt action, percussion oval-bore rifles are quite scarce.



Condition: Good. Retains some brown finish mixed with oxidized patina. Lock needs mechanical attention, bolt system functions correctly, but bolt release button is replaced and the bolt cannot be removed from the receiver. Bore is very good. Stock with repaired cracks around wrist and tang, numerous bumps and ding or sleeps, and some added finish.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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U.S. M1851 West Point Cadet Rifle & Bayonet U.S. M1851 West Point Cadet Rifle & Bayonet

U.S. M1851 West Point Cadet Rifle & Bayonet

Lot #253 (Sale Order 253 of 497)

.57 caliber, 40" barrel, bright finish, walnut stock. Lock with standard Springfield markings and dated 1851. No visible barrel date or cartouche. Barrel with standard V/P/Eagle Head proofs. Rear barrel band numbered 78, typical of cadet use. Buttplate additionally rack numbered B/35. Rifled bore, correct pattern long-range rear sight and iron front sight. Original ramrod, correctly cupped for elongated ball ammuition. Retains both sling swivels. Includes an original, correct pattern US M-1851 Cadet Socket Bayonet, marked US on the ricasso, 198 on the rear of the socket and also with the number 28 on the socket and locking ring. The bayonet is contained in an enameled leather scabbard with a sewn only frog of blackened buff leather with a brass finial. Includes a wooden tompion.

A scarce gun in its own right, only 4,000 M-1851 Cadet Muskets were produced at Springfield c1851-1853. Of these, slightly more than 300 were rifled and sighted with 300 subsequently issued to the West Point corps of cadets c1857. The bayonet is more scarce than the M-1851 musket, and rarely encountered for sale. A must have item for any collection of US military cadet rifles.



Condition: About very good. Metal a pewter gray patina with scattered light surface oxidation, minor discoloration, and some minute areas of pinpricking. Mechanically functional, very good bore.  Stock solid, with bumps, dings and scattered handling marks. Bayonet very good with clear markings and a patina that matches the gun. Scabbard good with some flaking and finish loss, the brass finial replaced and loose.

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EST $ 2500 - 3000

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Remington M-1863 Remington M-1863

Remington M-1863 "Zouave" Rifle With Saber Bayonet

Lot #254 (Sale Order 254 of 497)

.58 caliber, 33" round barrel, blued & case hardened finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Standard Remington lock markings, dated 1863 with matching barrel date and usual V/P/[eaglehead] proof marks and "Steel" on barrel. Two clear cartouches on counterpane. Correct pattern rear sight, saber bayonet lug, slings swivels, tulip head ramrod. Associated accessories include original brass handled saber bayonet with brass mounted leather scabbard and wooden tompion. 



Condition: Very good. Barrel retains much of the original blue, showing moderate amounts of freckled surface oxidation and minor roughness mixed with the finish. Lock with some original case coloring which has faded and dulled and shows oxidized freckling over the entire surface. Mechanically fine with a bright, crisp, 3-groove bore. Brass with a medium golden patina. Stock solid and crisp with fine cartouches, scattered small handling marks, a couple of minor slivers missing and a thumbnail sized chip missing along the barrel channel on the obverse between the two bands. Bayonet and scabbard very good, as is the tompion.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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Terry's Patent Carbine Type II Terry's Patent Carbine Type II

Terry's Patent Carbine Type II

Lot #255 (Sale Order 255 of 497)

30 Bore (.539 caliber), 24" barrel, S/N 5599. Brown finish, walnut stock. Lock marked CALISHER & TERRY / LONDON, top of breech marked TERRY'S PATENT 30 BORE. Birmingham commercial proofs, serial number on triggerguard tang weak. No British military or British colonial markings present. Barrel secured by a single barrel band and a wedge. 1861 Enfield artillery carbine type rear sight.  Sling swivels, butt trap to store cleaning rod extension (missing), incorrect iron cleaning rod. Snap cap, leather sling.



Condition: Very Good. Essentially void of finish with only minute traces in the protected areas. Mostly a smooth gray patina with scattered surface oxidation and discoloration. Mechanically functional, bore dirty with moderate pitting and strong rifling. Butt trap door broken and secured by old glue. Snap cap a replacement from a slightly later period, sling added. Stock solid with moderate wear, scattered bumps, dings and mars and a couple of spots of added filler.

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US M1841 Mississippi Rifle by Harpers Ferry US M1841 Mississippi Rifle by Harpers Ferry

US M1841 Mississippi Rifle by Harpers Ferry

Lot #256 (Sale Order 256 of 497)

.54 caliber, 33" barrel, browned finish, case hardened lock, brass furniture with two barrel bands, walnut stock. Standard Harpers Ferry lock markings, dated 1849 at the tail, with the matching date on the tang. Barrel with standard Harpers Ferry inspection and proof marks, including AW/P inspection. Patchbox with block JHK inspection mark, with the same inspection on the stock flat. Buttplate not marked "US", as is appropriate for Harpers Ferry produced "Mississippi" rifles. Original fixed rear sight and brass front sight blade, both sling swivels, original ramrod. A very nice example of an unaltered US M-1841 Rifle by Harpers Ferry in the original .54 caliber, fixed sight configuration. Most of these guns were subsequently modified during the mid-1850s to accept a saber bayonet, with long-range rear sights added. Many were additionally reamed up to .58 caliber. Finding an unmodified Harpers Ferry "Mississippi" in this level of preservation is extremely difficult.



Condition: Fine. Retains much of the original arsenal brown on the barrel, which is thinning and shows some light pitting around the breech. All marks remains clear and legible. Lock with faint traces of case color. Lock mechanically functional, very good bore. Stock with assorted bumps, dings and handling marks, and several bruises on the bottom, behind the lower band. Upper swivel may be a very old replacement.

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EST $ 3000 - 5000

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Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver

Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver

Lot #257 (Sale Order 257 of 497)

.44 caliber, 8" barrel, s/n 30922 (mfg. c1862). Blued and casehardened finish, brass triggerguard, walnut grip. All visible numbers matching. Weak cartouche visible on grip. 



Condition: Good. Metal heavily oxidized with a thick brown patina. Mechanically functional, fair bore, worn grips.

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US M1842 Percussion Pistol by Aston US M1842 Percussion Pistol by Aston

US M1842 Percussion Pistol by Aston

Lot #258 (Sale Order 258 of 497)

.54 caliber, 8.5" barrel, bright finish, brass furniture, swivel ramrod, walnut stock. Standard Aston lock markings, dated 1852 behind hammer, with matching date on breech tang. US proof and inspection marks at breech, twp crisp and clear cartouches on the counterpane, sub-inspection marks throughout.



Condition: Very good to fine. Metal mostly smooth with the thinly oxidized brown patina, and clear markings throughout. Brass with a medium golden patina, screws with traces of blue. Mechanically functional, very good bore. Stock very good with two fine cartouches, showing numerous small handling marks and dings, as does some of the metal. A substantially better than usual example of the last single shot US martial pistol.

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Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver

Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver

Lot #259 (Sale Order 259 of 497)

.44 caliber, 8" barrel, s/n 137692 (mfg. c1863). Blued and casehardened finished, brass triggerguard, walnut grip. Matching numbers, including the wedge. Barrel with one-line New York address. Grip with two faint cartouches.



Condition: Good. Metal with a dark brown, heavily oxidized patina, with scattered pitting. Not mechanically functional (needs a hand spring), fair bore. Good grip with wear and a chip out of the leading edge.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Contemporary Cased Remington New Model 1858 Percussion Revolver Contemporary Cased Remington New Model 1858 Percussion Revolver

Contemporary Cased Remington New Model 1858 Percussion Revolver

Lot #260 (Sale Order 260 of 497)

.44 caliber, 8" barrel, s/n 107809. Blued finish, brass triggerguard, walnut grips. Standard 3-line Remington barrel marking, sub-inspection marks throughout and a crisp OWA cartouche on the left grip panel. Pistol is contained in a modern case with some accessories, including a brass shell motif flask, an iron .44 Colt mold marked 44H, a UMC marked container of percussion caps, a reproduction combination nipple wrench & screwdriver, and a number of lead balls.



Condition: Very good to fine. Pistol retains most of the blue on the frame, with traces on the barrel and cylinder. All markings are sharp and crisp, with a fine cartouche. mechanically functional, with a fine, bright bore.  Case is very good, accessories all about good.

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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US M-1842 Pistol by Aston US M-1842 Pistol by Aston

US M-1842 Pistol by Aston

Lot #261 (Sale Order 261 of 497)

.54 caliber, 8.5" barrel. Bright finish, captive ramrod, brass furniture, walnut stock. Standard Aston markings on lock, dated 1851 at tail, and 1850 on the breech tang. Weak inspector marks and proofs present at breech, two visible cartouches on counterpane, along with the added initials DS.



Condition: Good. Metal cleaned to a sliver-gray color with scattered surface oxidation and light pitting. Mechanically functional, good, pitted bore. Brass cleaned with a golden color. Stock crisp, with numerous handling marks, some added finish and two nice cartouches.

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EST $ 1200 - 1800

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Savage Navy Revolver Savage Navy Revolver

Savage Navy Revolver

Lot #262 (Sale Order 262 of 497)

.36 caliber, 7.25" octagonal barrel, S/N 7673. Blued and casehardened finish, two-piece smooth walnut grips. Standard three line Savage markings on topstrap.



Condition: Good. Retains no finish on the metal, with some areas of surface oxidation and pinpricking, and varying amounts of brownish and bluish gray patina. Hammer and lever with hints of case coloring. Mechanically functional, good bore, muzzle with an exaggerated radius and a replaced front sight. Grips with bumps, dings and some minor chips, and some added finish.

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EST $ 1000 - 1400

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U.S. M1855 Pistol Carbine U.S. M1855 Pistol Carbine

U.S. M1855 Pistol Carbine

Lot #263 (Sale Order 263 of 497)

.61 smoothbore, 12" barrel, bright finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. With accompanying shoulder stock that could not be removed. Standard Springfield lock markings, slightly weak from an old cleaning. Dated 1855 at tail of lock and on breech tang. Clear inspection and proof marks on barrel. Multi-leaf rear sight on breech tang, front sight, captive ramrod.



Condition: Good to very good. Mechanically functional, including the tape priming mechanism. Metal cleaned and starting to tone down, with some scattered oxidation, bore smoothed, stock with handling marks and probably an old, light sanding. Buttstock likely a very high quality reproduction that shows some good age.

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EST $ 1500 - 2000

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Star Single Action Revolver Converted to Center fire Star Single Action Revolver Converted to Center fire

Star Single Action Revolver Converted to Center fire

Lot #264 (Sale Order 264 of 497)

.46 RF caliber, 6" barrel, S/N 7749. Marked on the left side of the frame Starr Arms Company. Blue finish with checkered walnut grips.



Condition: Revolver retains some original blue finish with some brown and pitting mixing in.  Grips have some nicks and dings.  

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Remington New Model 1858 Percussion Revolver Remington New Model 1858 Percussion Revolver

Remington New Model 1858 Percussion Revolver

Lot #265 (Sale Order 265 of 497)

.44 caliber, 8" octagonal barrel, S/N 104098. Blued finish, brass triggerguard, walnut grips. Matching numbers on barrel and frame, cylinder not numbered. Some metal parts with sub-inspection marks, left grip with weak cartouche. Standard three-line Remington barrel markings.



Condition: Good. Retains no finish, with a mostly smooth, brownish-gray patina. Mechanically functional, very good bore. Grips good, with repaired cracks and added finish.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Colt M-1851 Navy Percussion Revolver Colt M-1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

Colt M-1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

Lot #266 (Sale Order 266 of 497)

.36 caliber, 7.5" octagonal barrel, S/N 107616 (mfg. ca 1861). Matching numbers, blued and case hardened finish, brass backstrap and triggerguard, one-piece walnut grip. Standard one-line New York barrel address, two-line patent mark on frame, roll engraved naval engagement seen on cylinder.



Condition: Good to very good. Retains no finish, metal with a mostly smooth, lightly mottled grayish-brown patina, with some scattered flecks of minor surface oxidation. Retains much of the cylinder scene, markings in metal remain mostly crisp and legible. Mechanically functional, good bore. Grip very good, with nicks and dings.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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US Navy M1861 Coston Flare Pistol US Navy M1861 Coston Flare Pistol

US Navy M1861 Coston Flare Pistol

Lot #267 (Sale Order 267 of 497)

.70 caliber, 2.375 "barrel" receptacle to accept Coston patent flare. All brass construction with iron trigger, hammer and flare securing lever, 9.5" in overall length. Left side of frame marked in three lines: U.S. O. Y. W. / W.N.J. / 1864, indicating manufacture at the US Navy Ordnance Yard facility in Washington, inspected by WNJ (US Navy inspector of Ordnance W.N. Jeffers) and dated 1864. Barrel and frame are both assembly numbered 1 on the left side as well, as are both frame assembly screws. The  signal "pistol" was not a conventional flare gun that projected a flare into the air, but rather a flare lighter and holder that ignited one of the various Coston patent colored flares, which were held in the "pistol" while it burned. Approximately 1,000 of these signal pistols were produced circa 1861 through the early 1870s, and fine condition Civil War dated examples are extremely rare. For a collector of US military flare guns, this is one of the "bookends" of the collection, as the first US model to see any kind of significant production.



Condition: Fine. Brass with a gorgeous, untouched and un-cleaned deep ocher patina. Iron components with an oxidized brown patina. All markings remain clear and crisp. Mechanically functional. A wonderful condition example of one of the first US signal pistols that is rarely found for sale, let alone in such fantastic condition.

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EST $ 3000 - 5000

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Massachusetts Arms Pocket Percussion Revolver Massachusetts Arms Pocket Percussion Revolver

Massachusetts Arms Pocket Percussion Revolver

Lot #268 (Sale Order 268 of 497)

.28 caliber, 3" barrel, S/N 496 in frame, on primer door, and in grips with #765 inside topstrap and on cylinder arbor. Marked on the topstrap: Mass Arms Company, Chicopee Falls.  Acid etched cylinder scene, engraved frame, rosewood grips.  Finished in blue and case colors.

Provenance: Property of N. Flayderman & Co.

Condition: Barrel retains most of the original blue finish, cylinder is mint and crisp.  frame retains most of the original finish.  Grips are excellent.  This little gem is about as good as it gets.

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EST $ 3500 - 6000

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Colt First Model Dragoon Revolver Colt First Model Dragoon Revolver

Colt First Model Dragoon Revolver

Lot #269 (Sale Order 269 of 497)

.44 caliber, 7.5" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 6131 (mfg. ca 1849). Blued and case hardened finish, brass backstrap and square-backed triggerguard, walnut grips. Matching numbers throughout, with arbor and loading lever marked 131, and both the wedge and grip unnumbered. Top flat of barrel with left-hand, bracketed address reading: {ADDRESS SML COLT NEW YORK CITY}. Frame with weak COLT'S/PATENT over US mark. Sub-inspected with an N on the frame, backstrap and loading lever. Grips with correct SK (Samuel Knous) sub-inspection cartouche on reverse of grip and a WAT  (Capt. William A. Thortnon) acceptance cartouche on obverse. Cylinder with oval stop slots and clear serial number, but none of the other markings are present and only minute traces of the cylinder scene are visible under magnification. Only about 7,000 of these massive revolvers were produced c1848-1850, and martial examples with good cartouches in crisp condition like this are extremely scarce.



Condition: Very good. Retains minute traces of blue in protected areas, the balance a mostly smooth brown patina. Most markings remain clear and legible, except for the cylinder, which only shows the serial number. Mechanically functional, good bore that is dirty and evenly pitted. Grips very good with wear and small chips out at the leading edges, retaining two very good cartouches, with some added finish that had probably protected the cartouches from wear. A solid example of a marital 1st Model Dragoon Revolver.

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EST $ 5000 - 8000

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Will and Fink Bowie Knife Will and Fink Bowie Knife

Will and Fink Bowie Knife

Lot #270 (Sale Order 270 of 497)

8" clip point blade with 2" false edge.  13" overall.  Silver guard with horn grip.  Leather scabbard mounted with silver and brass.  Right ricasso marked "WILL & FINK" in one line.  Guard marked "215" as is belt clip.  Grip inlaid with silver shield marked "W & F".  Scabbard marked on throat "San Francisco" with "JMB" inside six-pointed star above "1875"  



Condition: Good condition.  Blade has a dull luster with salt-and-pepper darkening throughout.  Silver mountings have a dull patina and very light tarnish.  Grip has some damage but pins are intact.  Scabbard has some finish loss and marks consistent with age, and brass tip has a mixed mustard and bronze patina.

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EST $ 2000 - 3500

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Confederate Confederate

Confederate "D" Guard Bowie Knife

Lot #271 (Sale Order 271 of 497)

17" Blade, 2.25" wide blade tapering to a clip point blade. Iron ferrule, Oak or Hickory handle, Iron "D" Guard.



Condition: Blade,ferrule and guard have a nice even black look. Handle has nice weathered look with dark patina. 

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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1830s W. Butcher Bowie Knife 1830s W. Butcher Bowie Knife

1830s W. Butcher Bowie Knife

Lot #272 (Sale Order 272 of 497)

8.5" clip point blade with 3.25" false edge.  13.75" overall.  Silver mounted with rosewood grip.  



Condition: Good condition.  Blade is bright with some darkening and light rust.  Blade has some dents.  Grips has all pins present and has only small cracks due to age, none greater than 1".  Silver bright.  

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EST $ 3500 - 7000

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Horse Head Bowie Knife By Will & Finck Horse Head Bowie Knife By Will & Finck

Horse Head Bowie Knife By Will & Finck

Lot #273 (Sale Order 273 of 497)

6" spear point blade, 11.25" overall.  Silver plated guard and pommel with horn grip.  Ricasso marked "WILL & FINCK, S.F. CAL" in two lines.  Pommel formed in the shape of a horse head with cannons.



Condition: Good condition.  Blade is bright with minimal darkening.  Guards are tarnished in low areas with a dull luster overall.  Grip has all four pins with no major chips or damage.

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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Civil War Bowie Knife Attributed R. Heinisch Newark, NJ Civil War Bowie Knife Attributed R. Heinisch Newark, NJ

Civil War Bowie Knife Attributed R. Heinisch Newark, NJ

Lot #274 (Sale Order 274 of 497)

The Rochus Heinisch knife was made in Newark, NJ for sale or presentation to Union soldiers, likely early in the Civil War (perhaps for the 26th Regiment, N.J. Volunteers in which his son served). The heavy double-edged blade is unmarked, the unusual handle and guard are of malleable cast iron with a japanned finish (the same materials used on his world-famous tailors shears). 7-1/2” blade, 12-7/8” overall. The very tip of the blade is missing and the original sheath is missing its tip (just as they were in 1972). This knife came from the William R. Williamson (WRW) collection and bears his collection number “57” on the tang. It appears in the 1997 catalog of the WRW auction (#3617) and in WRW’s March 1972 Gun Report article “Rochus Heinisch, American Cutler", which states that the knife was discovered at an estate sale by George Nas, along with another Heinisch Bowie



Condition: Handle is excellent with nice brown patina.  Blade is very nice with brown staining.  Leather scabbard is missing the tip. Leather is very good.  Overall an excellent example of a rare American made Bowie knife.

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EST $ 2000 - 2500

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Rio Grande Camp Knife by Wm. Jackson Rio Grande Camp Knife by Wm. Jackson

Rio Grande Camp Knife by Wm. Jackson

Lot #275 (Sale Order 275 of 497)

10" spear point blade, 1.5" wide. Marked on the to edge Rio Grande Camp Knife. Marked near the guard Wm Jackson & Co Sheaf Island Works Sheffield. Stag handle, leather sheath with silver throat.



Condition: The blade has been lightly polished to bright on one side and the other has heavy polish. Some areas of fine pitting. The scabbard is missing the tip. Overall very good markings, the scabbard is in good condition.  Handle is very good.  

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EST $ 2000 - 3500

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Early American-Made Bowie Knife Early American-Made Bowie Knife

Early American-Made Bowie Knife

Lot #276 (Sale Order 276 of 497)

7.5" clip point blade, engraved with Indian bust, and Indians on horses, tipis, various Indian designs.  Iron cross guard with an antler-style handle.  Pommel cap made from early half dollar coin.



Condition: Cipher engravings are very good, nice and clear. Blade has nice mottled grey look with some very light staining. Guard has dark patina.  Handle with untouched yellow patina. Comes with some research and pictures.  

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EST $ 2500 - 3500

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English Bowie Knife by J. Nicholson & Sons English Bowie Knife by J. Nicholson & Sons

English Bowie Knife by J. Nicholson & Sons

Lot #277 (Sale Order 277 of 497)

8.25 in. ciphered blade with alligator, hunter, dogs and deer, marked along the top near the false edge Cumanche, with half horse and alligator, in a banner General Taylor Knife. Notched on the false edge. Marked near the guard J. Nicholson & Sons, V crown R over Sheffield. Brass guard and pommel. Horn handles with a German silver shield inlaid. Wood sheath covered in rough leather with fringe.  

Provenance: Property of N. Flayderman & Co.

Condition: The blade is a little loose in the handle. The blade has sharp and crisp markings. Edge has been sharpened with one small chip 1.25 in. from the ricasso. The blade has nice gunmetal gray look.  The handle has one small chip out of the horn handle at the guard. Leather sheath is in very good condition and adds a great frontier look.

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EST $ 3000 - 5000

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English Bowie Knife by Barnes English Bowie Knife by Barnes

English Bowie Knife by Barnes

Lot #278 (Sale Order 278 of 497)

6.5" clipped-point blade. horn slab handle with coffin-shaped German silver pommel and inlaid mother-of-pearl circle. Red suede leather sheath with German silver tip and throat. Knife from the Dr. R. Charles Griffith Collection.

Provenance: Dr. R. Charles Griffith Collection

Condition: Blade has been lightly polished. Handle and German silver have nice patina.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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Early Spear Point Bowie by Davey & Sons Early Spear Point Bowie by Davey & Sons

Early Spear Point Bowie by Davey & Sons

Lot #279 (Sale Order 279 of 497)

8.75" spear point blade with pronounced median ridge, German silver mounted 4.625" hilt with horn scales retained by German silver rivets. Overall length 13.5". 2.75" German silver guard with ball finials, ricasso marked in three lines: A. DAVY & SONS / EXCHANGE WORKS / SHEFFIELD. The marking die appears to have skipped when struck, resulting in a slightly off-set double strike. Contained in original embossed leather scabbard with German silver mounts, missing the frog button at the throat.



Condition: Very good. Blade lightly cleaned showing some lightly scattered oxidized discoloration. German silver mounts with pleasing patina, grip scales very good. Scabbard very good.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Early Bowie With Ciphered Blade Early Bowie With Ciphered Blade

Early Bowie With Ciphered Blade

Lot #280 (Sale Order 280 of 497)

9" clip point blade, 4.75" false edge, 1.45" wide at widest point, .185" thick spine at ricasso. Reverse blade marked banners that read: Of The Best Quality and American Hunting Knife. Blade additionally marked with images of an alligator, a leaping stag (whose body reads "Try Me"), five pairs of hunting dogs and a mounted hunter with a rifle at full gallop. Brass hilt measures 4.5" with 2.125" guard and horn scales mounted with German silver rivets. Reverse of brass pommel cap stamped with a Pegasus motif, again with the words "Try Me." The knife is contained in its original brown Moroccan leather scabbard with board stamped decorations and German silver mounts, missing the frog button on the throat.



Condition: Very good. Blade cleaned to bright with most markings clear. Brass with nice patina, horn scales very good with light handling marks. Scabbard good to every good with some finish loss and flaking.

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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Large Early Unmarked Bowie Knife Large Early Unmarked Bowie Knife

Large Early Unmarked Bowie Knife

Lot #281 (Sale Order 281 of 497)

10.625" spear point blade with 5.5" false edge and measuring 16.75" in overall length, including the lanyard ring in the pommel cap. 6.25" hilt with checkered wasp-wasted walnut grip and German silver mounts. 3.75" German silver guard with ball finial rear-ward curved quillon, German silver pommel cap with blued lanyard ring. Blade 1.8" wide at ricasso and .48" thick at the spine, tapering only slightly until the spine reaches the false edge. Knife in original leather covered wooden scabbard with German silver mounts and suspension ring at the throat. A very impressive, large sized, quality made 19th century side knife.



Condition: Very good. Blade mostly bright and showing some sharpening along the edge. Knife remains solid with no looseness between hilt, guard and blade. Scabbard about very good, with some scuffing and finish loss. German silver mounts on both knife and scabbard have a matching, lightly tarnished patina.

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EST $ 1000 - 2000

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Early Bowie Knife With Pearl Handle Early Bowie Knife With Pearl Handle

Early Bowie Knife With Pearl Handle

Lot #282 (Sale Order 282 of 497)

7.5" blade with 3.25" false edge. Mother-of-pearl grip scales with German silver mounts. 12.25" in overall length, acid etched blade with foliate scrolls and martial images. Contained in an engraved, German silver scabbard with lyre finial belt hook.



Condition: Very good. Blade lightly cleaned, with little of the acid etched panels remaining, and showing scattered oxidation and age discoloration. Hilt very good, mother of pearl scales with a tiny chip at grip ferrule on the reverse. Scabbard fine. All of the German silver mountings and scabbard have a nice, mellow patina.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Boyle, Gamble & MacFee Saber Bayonet and Adapter Ring Boyle, Gamble & MacFee Saber Bayonet and Adapter Ring

Boyle, Gamble & MacFee Saber Bayonet and Adapter Ring

Lot #283 (Sale Order 283 of 497)

19.625" spear point blade, 24.375" overall length. Brass hilt with 15 rings, .90" muzzle ring with forward swept quillon, reward swept lower quillon, mortise cut numbered 75. Locking spring replaced. Includes BG&M bayonet adapter ring, roughly sand cast with mating number 53 on rear foot of double-footed lug. Ring sizes suggest use on Mississippi Rifle sized barrels or Confederate made copies there of.



Condition: Fair to good. The bayonet appears to have a chemically applied patina and the peen is slightly disturbed suggesting the blade and hilt may have been married. Otherwise, good.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Dahlgren Bowie Bayonet by Ames Dahlgren Bowie Bayonet by Ames

Dahlgren Bowie Bayonet by Ames

Lot #284 (Sale Order 284 of 497)

16.5" overall with a 11.75" spear point blade with a 4.5" false edge. Brass hilt, wood grips. Reverse ricasso with two-line arched Ames mark, obverse ricasso with USN/DR/1864 mark and secondary {anchor]/P/GG inspection. Pommel cap with script DR inspection. Later production single-screw grip mount in mortise cut. Complete with original brass mounted leather scabbard.



Condition: Very fine. Bright blade, well marked, brass with lovely, un-cleaned patina. Scabbard very good and solid. One of the best Dahlgren bayonets to come to market in some time.

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EST $ 2000 - 2500

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Confederate D-Guard Bowie Knife with Scabbard Confederate D-Guard Bowie Knife with Scabbard

Confederate D-Guard Bowie Knife with Scabbard

Lot #285 (Sale Order 285 of 497)

18" clip point blade with a 5.75" false edge. 1.5" wide blade, .265" thick spine at hilt. 23.25" in overall length, with 5.25" hilt. Simple iron single brand D shaped guard with 1.75" tapering straight quillon. Oval wood grip with .9375" iron ferrule at guard. Blade and guard attached with simple peen at pommel. With 17.75" long leather scabbard made from a single piece of folded leather, sewn at the edge and reinforced with three lead rivets, one missing. 4.25" tin scabbard tip secured by four pins. Scabbard broken at tip, and tip is loose. Belt loop at rear of scabbard, now missing.



Condition: Good to very good. Blade with gray patina and scattered surface oxidation. Iron hilt and guard with a deeply oxidized brown patina and what appears to be traces of black paint. Wood grip with dings and mars. Leather scabbard about good, with crazing and age. Most of the original seam is in tact with tight stitching, one of the lead rivets is missing. Part of the folded edge of the scabbard is torn with a very old stitched repair (mostly missing) and some rivets made from small iron nails. Belt look missing. Traces of old paper tag on reverse.

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EST $ 2500 - 4000

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Confederate Confederate

Confederate "D" Guard Bowie Knife

Lot #286 (Sale Order 286 of 497)

16" spear point blade, 1.625" wide blade tapering to a spear point. Iron two-branch guard, with forward swept upper quillon terminating in a round finial. Wasp-waisted hickory grip.



Condition: Guard and blade have nice even dark brown patina. Grip has nice red to dark patina with a chip out of the grip on the lower obverse near the guard.

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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Confederate Confederate

Confederate "D" Guard Bowie

Lot #287 (Sale Order 287 of 497)

17.75" spear point blade, 2.25" wide blade tapering to the point.  Iron guard with hickory handle.  Tin scabbard.



Condition: Blade is grey with brown staining.  Handle with nice dark patina and a fine crack in the handle.  Scabbard with nice dark patina.

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EST $ 5000 - 7500

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M1850 Foot Officer's Sword by Ames M1850 Foot Officer's Sword by Ames

M1850 Foot Officer's Sword by Ames

Lot #288 (Sale Order 288 of 497)

 30.5" single-edged blade with 21" median fuller.  Brass guard with wire-wrapped shagreen grip.  Steel scabbard with brass furniture.  Blade marked with American eagle and "US" with floral and marshal themes.  Right ricasso marked "Ames Mfc Co, Chicopee Mass" in three lines.  Guard hand-etched "JTD" 



Condition:  Fair condition.  Blade has some darkening and light pitting.  Etching is faint.  Guard has a dull luster with evidence of being cleaned.  Gip has some finish wear, no loss of wire.  Scabbard has as dark patina throughout with furniture taking in a dull mustard color.

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EST $ 1000 - 1200

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Deluxe Pattern 1860 Cavalry Officer's Saber Deluxe Pattern 1860 Cavalry Officer's Saber

Deluxe Pattern 1860 Cavalry Officer's Saber

Lot #289 (Sale Order 289 of 497)

31.5" single-edged blade with 23" median fuller, 37" overall.  Brass guard with gilt wire-wrapped shagreen grip.  Steel scabbard.  Right ricasso marked "W.H. Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia" in three lines as well as German trademark.  Blade etched with floral and martial themes, as is the guard and pommel.  



Condition: Fair condition.  Blade has been refinished.  Guard has a dark to bronze patina with some spots of verdigris.  Grip has some finish loss with all wire intact.  Scabbard has also been refinished.

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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U.S. Model 1850 Staff Officer's Sword by Ames U.S. Model 1850 Staff Officer's Sword by Ames

U.S. Model 1850 Staff Officer's Sword by Ames

Lot #290 (Sale Order 290 of 497)

32.5" single-edged blade with 22" median fuller.  Brass guard with wire-wrapped shagreen grip.  Steel scabbard with brass mounts.  Blade adorned with "U.S.," American eagle, along with floral and martial themes.  Right ricasso marked "US, J.H., 1861." in three lines, with manufacturers name above.  Left ricasso marked "Made by AMES MFG CO., CHICOPEE MASS." in three lines on a scroll.  Guard adorned with "U.S." and floral themes.  Left of scabbard upper band marked "AMES MFG. CO., CHICOPEE, MASS" in three lines.



Condition: Good condition.  Blade has a gunmetal gray patina with light pitting near tip.  Marks and stamps are readable.    Guard has a dull luster with light verdigris forming around chappe.  Scabbard has a plumb patina with some dents on tip.

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EST $ 1000 - 2000

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U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officers Sword Presented to Lieut I.P. Gragg, 61st Mass Vols U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officers Sword Presented to Lieut I.P. Gragg, 61st Mass Vols

U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officers Sword Presented to Lieut I.P. Gragg, 61st Mass Vols

Lot #291 (Sale Order 291 of 497)

30.5" single-edged blade with 20.5" median fuller, 36.5" overall.  Brass guard with wire-wrapped shagreen grip.  Steel scabbard with brass furniture.  Blade adorned with American Eagle, "US", and martial themes.  Left ricasso marked "Ames Mfg Co, Chicopee, Mass" in three lines."  Hilt adorned with floral engravings.  Top band of scabbard marked "Lieut. I.P. Gragg, 61st Mass. Vols." in two lines.

18 -year-old clerk Isaac P. Gragg of Roxbury, Massachusetts, enlisted as a Private in Company "D" of the 1st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in May of 1861.  The regiment travelled to Washington, and fought at the Battle of Blackburn's Ford, three days before the First battle of Manassass.  Latter attached to Hooker's Corps during the Penninsula Campaign, and suffered losses at Williamsburg and the Seven Days Battles, especially Glendale and Malvern Hill.  Continuing to serve under Hooker, it also saw action at Second Manassas, where it took heavy losses.  The Regiment also participated in the Battles of Fredericksburg, and as a part of  General Sickle's III Corps, it fought at Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, where it was part of Sickle's ill-fated action at the Peach Orchard.  It was reassigned to Hancock's II Corps, and saw action at The Wilderness and Spotsylvania, where it was heavily engaged at the Bloody Angle.  Regiment lost during service 8 officers and 134 enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 officer and 78 enlisted men by disease.

At the end of his three-year term, Gragg mustered out as a Corporal and reenlisted as a Second Lieutenant in Company "C" of the 61st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in September 1864.  The regiment was assigned to Benham's Engineer Brigade, Army of the Potomac, which whom it constructed fortifications in Federal-occupied territory.  In March of 1865 it was assigned to the 9th Corps of the Army of the Potomac, and reassigned a month later to the 5th Corps.  During its service, it participated in the Appomattox Campaign and assault of Petersburg, with the loss of one Officer and five Enlisted men killed and twenty Enlisted men by disease.  Gragg mustered out as First Lieutenant of Company "G" with a brevet promotion to Captain of U.S. Volunteers in April of 1865.



Condition: Excellent condition.  Blade is bright with very little darkening.  Hilt has a mustard patina.  Grip retains its gilt wire, with a seam showing in the shagreen.  Scabbard retains nearly all of its finish with the mountings taking on a dull color.  Scabbard has some dents due to age.

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EST $ 3000 - 5000

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Presentation U.S. Model 1860 Staff and Field Officer's Sword of Lieutenant P. Burne Presentation U.S. Model 1860 Staff and Field Officer's Sword of Lieutenant P. Burne

Presentation U.S. Model 1860 Staff and Field Officer's Sword of Lieutenant P. Burne

Lot #292 (Sale Order 292 of 497)

31" spear point gilt pattern Damascus blade, 38" overall.  Brass folding guard with metal grip.  Steel scabbard with brass furniture.  Blade etched with American eagle with martial themes.  Left ricasso marked "W.H. Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia.", with right ricasso bearing German "kings head" trademark.  Gold pommel mount (empty) marked "Lock of Genl. Andrew Jackson's Hair."  Scabbard inscribed "Voted to Lieut. P. Burne, of the Burns Tenn. Light Artillery, at the C.O. Fair, Nashville, Tenn. April 10, 1880." between mounts.  



Condition: Fair condition.  Blade has a gunmetal gray patina with little of the gilding remaining.  Guard has a dull patina with tarnishing throughout.  Pommel mount empty.  Scabbard has significant loss of finish and some dents.  

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EST $ 4000 - 6000

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Seth Kinman Bowie Knife Seth Kinman Bowie Knife

Seth Kinman Bowie Knife

Lot #293 (Sale Order 293 of 497)

14.5" clip point blade,  1/2" thick on the false edge, Engraved on the left side of the blade "Seth Kinmans Grizzly Dissector."  Overall length 20.75".  Iron guard with abalone handles and Hawk Bill pommel.  Wood scabbard held together by copper pins.  Iron throat and two iron rings.  


The son of a Pennsylvania ferryman and Inn-keeper, Seth Kinman worked as a log miller and farmer until 1839 following the death of his father.  After owning an inn in Indiana for several years, Kinman migrated to California during the Gold Rush and was instrumental in the forming of Humbolt County, where legend states he was the first to populate the area with cattle.  During his time in Humbolt he is said to have met future General and President Ulysses Grant. 

Like many "mountain men," Kinman possessed a seemingly contradictory personality; a blend of adventure-loving outdoorsmanship and violent tendencies.  A Methodist Minister described Kinman as being:

"...expressive of a mixture of brutality, cunning, and good humor. He was a thorough animal. Wild frontier life had not sublimated this old sinner in the way pictured by writers who romance about such things at a distance....His eyes were nature's special label of one of her malignest creations. Only in two other human beings have I ever seen such eyes as those.... It was the eye of a wild beast, the baleful glitter you have seen in the eyes of snakes, panthers, catamounts, or other creatures of the reptile or feline kind."


He was most famous for his construction of furniture fashioned from the limbs of animals such as elk, deer, and most notably, bears.  He gained much of his public fame after presenting an elk-horn chair to President James Buchanan in 1857.  After this event, Kinman recalled: "l awoke one fine morning and found myself famous."  He took his newfound fame on the road throughout the 1860s and 1870s, dressing in buckskins and furs to the awe and delight of his audiences, regaling them with stories of daring raids and narrow escapes while playing them fiddle tunes from an instrument made of mule bone.
 
He became the guest of many distinguished individuals, and was the guest of President Abraham Lincoln, to whom he presented another elk-horn chair.  Kinman was allegedly present at Lincoln's Assassination at Ford's Theater, and while there is a lack of substantial evidence to support that claim, it was publicly noted in the New York Times that he took part in the late President's funeral procession.  Kinman's tours continued for at least a decade, during which he distributed hundreds of cartes de visite, several of which display his "grizzly dissector."  He continued to make animal furniture, presenting pieces to Andrew Johnson and Rutherford B. Hayes.  In 1886, Kinman died of an accidental gunshot wound and was buried in California dressed in his beloved his signature buckskins.  His traveling show was purchased by Mrs. R.F. Herrick, who displayed them in her own museum, and later sold them at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.

Provenance: From the Estate of Clem Caldwell

Condition: Fair condition.  Blade has a gunmetal gray patina with no chips nor cracks in cutting edge.  Grip is missing some of the mother-of-pearl near pommel.  With some additional mother-of-pearl loss throughout the handle.  Scabbard is in good condition with all pins present.  3" crack near tip of scabbard.  

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EST $ 25000 - 50000

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Coffin Handled Bowie Knife with Full Alligator Coffin Handled Bowie Knife with Full Alligator

Coffin Handled Bowie Knife with Full Alligator

Lot #294 (Sale Order 294 of 497)

11.25" clip point blade with 5.25" false edge, measuring 15.25" in overall length. Blade 1.8" wide at widest point and spine .35" thick at ricasso, tapering only slightly before reaching the false edge. Reverse ricasso marked in three lines: E BARNES & SONS / 226 SOLLY STREET / + SHEFFILED +. German silver mounts, including a 2.625" pointed oval guard and combination German silver and horn scaled coffin hilt. Both German silver grip scales depict a full length alligator with flowing vines around the perimeter. Reverse horn scale with arrowhead shaped German silver escutcheon plate. Contained in its original German silver mounted leather scabbard with the embossed gold logo "California Gold Finder" surrounding an American Eagle and gold boarder line stampings. Frog button is missing from the throat. 



Condition: Good to very good. Blade with scattered light to moderate pitting with surface oxidation and discoloration. Hilt very good, with the horn portion of the scales showing some small chips. Scabbard good to very good, showing wear and some loss to the gold embossed decoration in the center, with only traces of the boarder stamping are present. Some of the surface leather is missing from the reverse of the scabbard. Tip of scabbard may be replaced. 

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EST $ 6000 - 10000

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New York State Artillery Pattern 1858 Forage Cap New York State Artillery Pattern 1858 Forage Cap

New York State Artillery Pattern 1858 Forage Cap

Lot #295 (Sale Order 295 of 497)

Standard 1858 pattern forage cap with an 5" top disk, with 6" rise at rear and 4.25" rise at front. 2" crescent-shaped tarred leather visor with a .6" wide very thin and brittle tarred leather chin strap with a sheet brass buckle that is retained by a pair of NY State Artillery (NYSA) cuff sized buttons. The cap is made of indigo blued dyed wool broad cloth with the lining of the cap a thin, light brown, cotton twill sheeting. A 1.25" leather sweat band is sewn into the interior. A false embroidered, stamped metal officer of artillery, crossed cannon cap badge, measuring roughly 2.5"x1.6" is attached to the crown of the cap, along with the sheet brass battery letter J. A very nice, possibly privately purchased and officer worn New York State Artillery forage cap in a high state of preservation that would be a wonderful addition to any Civil War collection.



Condition: Fine. The blue wool is nearly all intact, with only the most minor wear, some surface dirt and practically no mothing. The lining shows wear and discoloration, as does the leather sweat band. Nearly all of the exterior stitching remains intact and is tight and secure. The interior stitching, particularly for the sweat band, shows some looseness and minor loss. The chin strap is very brittle and is broken in two places with a 1.5" section from the front portion of the strap completely loose and retained only by some scotch tape to prevent loss. A good conservator could repair this damage. The buttons are heavily oxidized, but the markings on the face remain legible. A very nice, "out of the attic" and untouched Civil War period forage cap.

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U.S. Mounted Services Jacket for Cavalry U.S. Mounted Services Jacket for Cavalry

U.S. Mounted Services Jacket for Cavalry

Lot #296 (Sale Order 296 of 497)

Six-piece dark blue kersey wool body with two-piece sleeves.  Jacket body lined with wool and sleeves lined with cotton. Yellow branch of service tape trim.  Jacket front sports twelve general service eagle buttons, seven of which are marked "SCOVILLS & Co. EXTRA."  Eight similarly marked buttons on functional cuffs and collar.  Interior of right arms stamped with numeral "2" and illegible maker's mark.  Rear bolsters measure approx. 2.25"x 1".  Collar approx. 2" tall, hook and eye not present.



Condition: Good condition.  Jacket exterior is free of stains and major holes and insect damage, with some stains in lining.  Trim has faded to a dull yellow.  Buttons have a mustard patina.  Some stitching coming loose in lining, and one3" repair made to left rear seam near shoulder.  Right sleeve lining torn.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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Civilian Half Spanish Saddle ca. 1850 Civilian Half Spanish Saddle ca. 1850

Civilian Half Spanish Saddle ca. 1850

Lot #297 (Sale Order 297 of 497)

Black padded trapunto quilted leather covered seat and high cantle, leather covered pommel horn and iron hardware.  Harness leather covered skirts, stirrup straps and leather hooded wooden stirrups.  Underside padded and lined in white linen. Complete with a woven web girth strap and russet brown crupper. The half-Spanish design originated in St. Louis and was popular in the Antebellum era.  Like all southern civilian saddles, these were often pressed into Confederate military service.  This particular saddle is shown on page 59 of Knopp, Made in the C.S.A., Saddle Makers of the Confederacy.

Provenance: John Ashworth Collection

Condition: Good. Has normal age and service wear, some splits and cracks.  The finish on the skirts is crazed but with no serious flaking. The lining has several wear holes.

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EST $ 2000 - 4000

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Cased National Arms No. 2 Derringer Attributed to Gen. W.S. Hancock Cased National Arms No. 2 Derringer Attributed to Gen. W.S. Hancock

Cased National Arms No. 2 Derringer Attributed to Gen. W.S. Hancock

Lot #298 (Sale Order 298 of 497)

.41 RF, 2.5" barrel, blued finish, silver plated brass frame, two-piece checkered walnut grips. Matching assembly number H77 throughout. Top flat of barrel marked in a single line: NATIONAL ARMS Co BROOKLYN, NY. Frame lightly engraved with foliate scroll motifs. Left side of frame, under grip stamped WSH, implying Winfield Scott Hancock. Pistol is contained in a fitted wooden case with a red felt lining on the bottom. The interior of the lid is lined in red satin and is stamped in silver letters in three lines: GENERAL / W.S. HANCOCK / From our Comrades Post / No. 560 Chicago, Ill. The casing also includes a block to hold nine cartridges, and the holes are filled with nine .41 RF cartridges, six with capital U headstamps, two with capital H headstamps and one with a smaller capital H in a circle headstamp. 

Chicago GAR Post #560 was the General Winfield Scott Hancock Post. Hancock himself was not a member of the post. It is not clear if this pistol was intended to be a token of appreciation to the post's namesake, or some other gift or presentation from the post.



Condition: Very good. Barrel retains traces of blue and protected areas, brass frame with some silver plating remaining. Mechanically functional, good bore. Grips good with light wear and significant varnish loss. Case good, cartridges good. Cartridges do not quite fit the holes in the cartridge block.

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Hotchkiss Second Model Carbine Hotchkiss Second Model Carbine

Hotchkiss Second Model Carbine

Lot #299 (Sale Order 299 of 497)

<p>.45-70, 24" round barrel, S/N <i>15041</i>. Blued finish, walnut stock, nickel-plated iron forend cap with trapdoor for cleaning rods (not present). Three line Winchester address and patent markings on left of receiver. Crisp <i>SWP/1881</i> cartouche at upper rear of reverse butt, and clear <i>Circle-P</i> behind triggerguard. <i>V/P/[eagle head] inspection marks on barrel near receiver, Henry Nettleton "HN" sub-inspections on barrel, top of receiver after serial number, safety and magazine cut-offs. Rear sight correctly marked "HC" for Hotchkiss Carbine. Single barrel band with stacking swivel, saddle ring on reverse.</p><p>The US military acquired 500 M-1879 (1st Model) Hotchkiss Carbines c1879 and rather quickly the rotary switch that acted as the safety and magazine cut-off was found to weaken the stocks sufficiently to cause problems. Winchester redesigned the receivers, separating the safety and magazine cut-off switches and moving them to the top of the receiver. Springfield Arsenal then proceeded to rebuild most 1st Model Hotchkiss carbines into 2nd Models, using newly produced Winchester receivers and most of the original 1st Model parts. 1st Model carbines, as built by Winchester had 24" barrels, while 2nd Model carbines built by Winchester had 22.5" barrels. This carbine is a Springfield rebuild of a 1st Model to 2nd Model carbine, using the original 24" barrel and a newly produced Winchester receiver that was manufactured c1882 by serial number. The gun also uses the correct 2nd Model stock with the nose cap trap for cleaning rod storage. This a solid example of how parsimonious the Ordnance Department was during the 1880s, as they endeavored to make use of current inventory by updating it and modifying it to the new standard, rather than simply buying new small arms.</p><br><br>Condition: Very Good. Retains some blue, the balance a streaky bluish-brown patina. Some minor surface oxidation is present, as well as some light surface rust on the buttplate. Mechanically functional, good bore with frosting along its length. Stock good, with crisp cartouche, bus showing several grain cracks at the reverse wrist, along with scattered bumps and dings.<br><br>Eliminate the Hassle of Third-Party Shippers: Let Cowan's Ship Directly To You!<br>If you'd like a shipping estimate before the auction, contact Cowan's in-house shipping department at shipping@cowans.com or 513.871.1670 x219.<br><br>EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine

Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine

Lot #300 (Sale Order 300 of 497)

.45-70, 22" barrel, S/N 38488. Blued and case hardened finish, walnut "short-wrist" stock. Lock with "3 click" tumbler marked with US eagle and in three lines US / SPRINGFIELD / 1873. High-arch breech block marked MODEL / 1873 over an eagle's head and crossed arrows, over US. No barrel proofs. 1873 pattern rear sight, solid front sight, single barrel band with stacking swivel, solid buttplate, no hole in stock for cleaning rods. Stock with weak SWP cartouche that appears to be dated 1889. An early 1873 carbine in a later carbine stock.



Condition: Good to very good. Barrel with a mostly plum brown patina and scattered surface oxidation, corrosion and pitting. Breech block with traces of case color. Mechanically functional, bore dark, dirty and pitted. Stock with numerous bumps, dings and minor mars.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine

Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine

Lot #301 (Sale Order 301 of 497)

.45-70, 22" barrel, S/N 450436. Blued and casehardened finish, walnut stock. Standard Springfield lock and receiver markings, weak SWP cartouche on wrist with illegible date. Correct "C" marked Buffington rear sight and front sight hood. Original saddle bar and ring.



Condition: Very good. Mostly smooth metal with a plum brown patina on most parts. Some scattered surface oxidation and scattered pinpricking along with some minor impact marks. Very good bore with scattered light pitting and some frosting, mechanically functional. Stock solid with bumps and dings, cartouche barely visible.

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Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle

Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle

Lot #302 (Sale Order 302 of 497)

.45-70, 32.625" barrel, S/N 460824. Blued and case hardened finish, walnut stock. Correct Buffington rear sight, crisp SWP/1883 cartouche on counterpane and Circle-P inspection behind triggerguard. Grooved trigger, original cleaning rod, pieced leather sling.



Condition: Fine overall. Retains some blue on the barrel, fading to plum, with case color fading as well. Mechanically fine, excellent bore. Stock fine and crisp with sharp cartouche and P inspection.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Model 1879 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine With Star Marking Model 1879 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine With Star Marking

Model 1879 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine With Star Marking

Lot #303 (Sale Order 303 of 497)

.45-70, 22" barrel, S/N 189279*. Blued and case hardened finish, walnut stock with trapdoor in butt. Standard Springfield lock marks and 1873 marked breech block. Sling bar and ring, 1879 pattern rear sight is properly "C" marked. One of the state militia carbines made from parts at Springfield Armory.



Condition: Good, with an oxidized patina, mechanically functional, good bore. Stock worn with numerous bruises and mars and a weak cartouche.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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1871 Remington Rolling Block Carbine Used in the Film 1871 Remington Rolling Block Carbine Used in the Film

1871 Remington Rolling Block Carbine Used in the Film "The Alamo"

Lot #304 (Sale Order 304 of 497)

7MM caliber, 30" barrel, Remington markings on the upper tang.  Walnut stock, forearm, and handguard.    Buttstock has a brand in the left side on the wrist,  BATJAC  this was John Wayne's production company.  They purchased these Remington Rolling Block rifles and were used in the filming of the Alamo.   



Condition: All metal has gray look with some light staining.  Wood has a dry look.  The cleaning rod is a replacement.  Markings in the stock are sharp and visible.  Here is a chance to own a rifle used in a Great movie.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Model 1877 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine Model 1877 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine

Model 1877 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine

Lot #305 (Sale Order 305 of 497)

.45-70, 22" barrel, S/N 76545. Blued finish, walnut stock. Standard lock and barrel markings, 1873 marked breech block, no visible cartouche. Rear sight correctly marked "C" on the ladder. Pinned front sight blade. Smooth trigger, sling bar present but missing ring. Three-piece cleaning rod in butt trap.



Condition: Good. Retains traces of blue with scattered surface oxidation, corrosion and surface roughness. Very good bore is mostly bright suggesting the gun was a victim of poor storage. Stock with bumps, dings and mars.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine Later Issued To Cincinnati Home Guard Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine Later Issued To Cincinnati Home Guard

Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine Later Issued To Cincinnati Home Guard

Lot #306 (Sale Order 306 of 497)

.45-70, 22" barrel, S/N 148940. Blued finish, walnut stock. Standard lock and barrel markings, 1873 marked breech block, no visible cartouche. 1879 pattern rear sight, correctly marked "C" on the ladder. Pinned front sight blade. Grooved trigger, sling bar present but missing ring. Three piece cleaning rod in butt trap.



Condition: Good. Retains traces of blue with scattered surface oxidation, corrosion and surface roughness. Very good bore is mostly bright suggesting the gun was a victim of poor storage. Stock with bumps, dings and mars.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle

Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle

Lot #307 (Sale Order 307 of 497)

.45-70, 32.625" barrel, S/N 230929. Blued and case hardened finish, walnut stock. Standard Springfield lock, breechblock, and barrel marks. Crisp SWP/1889 cartouche on the counterpane. Buffington rear sight, cleaning rod, sling swivels. 



Condition: Fine overall. Retains most of the original blued finish on the barrel and retains vivid case coloring on the breechblock. Bright, lightly frosted bore with fine rifling. Mechanically functional. All markings in metal remain clear and sharp. Crisp stock with fine cartouche and scattered handling marks.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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US M-1871 Ward-Burton Rifle & Bayonet US M-1871 Ward-Burton Rifle & Bayonet

US M-1871 Ward-Burton Rifle & Bayonet

Lot #308 (Sale Order 308 of 497)

.50-70, 32.625" barrel, bright finish, walnut stock. Left side of receiver marked with a spread winged eagle and US / SPRINGFIELD 1871. Top of bolt marked WARD BURTON PATENT / DEC. 20, 1859 FEB 21, 1871. Weak cartouches on reverse of stock. Original rear sight, sling swivels and cleaning rod. Includes US 1855-70 pattern bayonet. Only 1,011 Ward Burton rifles were produced for field trials circa 1871, making it a scarce US martial long arm. It is also one of the earliest bolt action rifles to be issued in any quantity by the US military.



Condition: Very good. Barrel a medium pewter patina with scattered age discoloration and minor oxidation. Receiver with some original oil quenched case coloring. All markings in metal crisp and clear. Fine bore and mechanics. Weak cartouches on stock. Stock solid with scattered bumps and dings. Bayonet good with pitting.

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EST $ 1500 - 2000

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Winchester-Hotchkiss Model 1883 Bolt Action Rifle Winchester-Hotchkiss Model 1883 Bolt Action Rifle

Winchester-Hotchkiss Model 1883 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #309 (Sale Order 309 of 497)

.45-70, 28." barrel, S/N 82330 (mfg. ca 1893). Blued and case hardened finish, smooth walnut, straight gripped stock, forend secured by two barrel bands. Standard Winchester Hotchkiss markings throughout. Adjustable musket rear sight, front sight/bayonet lug, sling swivels. Includes jag head cleaning rod and appropriate bayonet. 



Condition: Fine. Retains much of the blue on the barrel, thinning and fading, with good case color on the receiver with fading and dulling. Clear markings throughout. Fine bore and mechanics. Stock with bumps, dings and wear, and a tiny chip out at the toe. Bayonet very good.

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EST $ 1000 - 2000

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U.S. Model 1871 Ward-Burton Rifle U.S. Model 1871 Ward-Burton Rifle

U.S. Model 1871 Ward-Burton Rifle

Lot #310 (Sale Order 310 of 497)

.50CF, 32.625" barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock. Left side of receiver marked with eagle and US SPRINGFIELD / 1871 and top of bolt marked with Ward Burton patent information. Stock with two legible cartouches on the reverse, including a JWK in a banner and an ESA in an oval. Weak inspection behind triggerguard. Long range rear sight, front sight/bayonet lug, correct single-stop cleaning rod. Includes appropriate socket bayonet. Only 1,011 of these rifles were produced for field trials, making this a hard rifle to find in solid and complete condition.



Condition: Very good. Metal a medium pewter gray with scattered minor surface discoloration and oxidation. Mechanically functional, good bore. Stock with scattered dings and handling marks. A solid example of a scarce US martial trials rifle from the Indian War period.

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EST $ 1200 - 1600

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Model 1870 Springfield Navy Rolling Block Rifle W/Saber Bayonet Model 1870 Springfield Navy Rolling Block Rifle W/Saber Bayonet

Model 1870 Springfield Navy Rolling Block Rifle W/Saber Bayonet

Lot #311 (Sale Order 311 of 497)

.50-70, 32.625" round barrel secured by two barrel bands, nsn. Bright finish, case hardened receiver, walnut stock. Receiver tang marked with usual two-line Remington patent information. Right side of receiver with [spread-winged eagle] / USN / Springfield / 1870. Anchor inspection mark on top of breech, P proof and H.B.R inspection on left flat. Long-range rear sight, hooded front sight, jag-head cleaning, rod saber bayonet lug under barrel, sling swivels. Includes leather sling and correct pattern brass handled saber bayonet with scabbard.



Condition: Good to very good. Metal with a medium-gray patina, scattered surface oxidation, mottling and light roughness. Receiver has a dark bluish gray patina. Mechanically functional, good bore is mostly bright with crisp rifling. Stock with usual bumps, dings and mars. Sling good, bayonet fair, blade heavily pitted, scabbard very good.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Remington-Keene Navy Rifle Remington-Keene Navy Rifle

Remington-Keene Navy Rifle

Lot #312 (Sale Order 312 of 497)

.45-70, 29.25" round barrel secured by two barrel bands, nsn. Blued finish, walnut stock, adjustable ladder rear sight. Top of bolt marked in three lines: E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION, NY. / PAT. FEB 24, MCH. 17, 1874. JAN. 18 / SEPT. 26, 1876. MCH 20. JULY 31, 1877. Breech marked with weak US / [anchor] and with P/WWK inspection marks. Sling swivel in toe of stock, upper band with both sling and stacking swivels. Jag head cleaning rod in channel on reverse of stock. Includes a US M-1855 socket bayonet that has had its socket compressed slightly to make if fit better, but which remains loose when fixed.

The Remington-Keene rifle was unique among US military arms as it combined the modern bolt operated action with a tubular magazine and an exposed hammer. It was believed that the hammer made the new bolt action rifle easier for recruits to understand, as it provided visual confirmation that the action was cocked. In 1880, the US Navy acquired 250 of these rifles, to serve alongside the previously adopted Hotchkiss rifle and the newly ordered Lee design. Service records for these rifles are scant, and it is believed that they were primarily used by Marine contingents aboard ships such as the wooden screw steamer USS Trenton and the Navy's first iron-hulled warship USS Michigan (later Wolverine). With only 250 of the rifles procured, this is one of the rarest of the late 19th-century US Martial long arms. Due to the harsh condition which naval small arms are often subjected to, when these rifles are found they are often in rough condition.



Condition: Good to near very good. Rifle retains no original finish and has a pewter-gray patina with scattered mottling of darker surface oxidation, light pinpricking and some minor pitting.  Inspection marks at the breach are light due to an old cleaning.  Mechanically functional, bore is fair to good, dark and dirty, with visible rifling and scattered light to moderate pitting along its length.  Action bolt in stock is a replacement.  Stock is solid and complete, full-length, with some tight surface grain cracks in the bottom of the forend.  Overall a solid example of an incredibly scarce 19th-century US Martial long arm that is missing from nearly every major firearms collection.  An important rifle for any U.S. Navy collector of the 19th century.

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Model 1872 Springfield Rolling Block Rifle Model 1872 Springfield Rolling Block Rifle

Model 1872 Springfield Rolling Block Rifle

Lot #313 (Sale Order 313 of 497)

.50-70, 36" round barrel secured by two barrel bands, nsn. Bright finish, case hardened receiver, walnut stock. Breech tang with standard two-line Remington patent information, right side of receiver with [spread-winged eagle] / US / SPRINGFIELD / 1872. Left side appropriately marked MODEL 1871. Obverse buttstock stamped "44." Long range rear sight, front sight/bayonet lug, jag-head cleaning rod, sling swivels. Hammer is an incorrect replacement from a New York contract Rolling Block rifle with the long spur.



Condition: Very good overall. Bright metal has faded and dulled slightly and shows some scattered age discoloration and light staining. Receiver with no case color present.  Mechanically functional, very good, bright bore with strong rifling. Stock is crisp, with a partially legible ESA cartouche on the reverse wrist, some bumps and dings and a thumbnail-sized chip missing below the upper barrel band on the obverse.

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Remington Lee Model 1879 Navy Rifle W/Bayonet Remington Lee Model 1879 Navy Rifle W/Bayonet

Remington Lee Model 1879 Navy Rifle W/Bayonet

Lot #314 (Sale Order 314 of 497)

.45-70, 29.25" barrel, S/N 1081. Blued finish, walnut stock. Top edge of receiver marked in two lines: THE LEE ARMS CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. U.S.A. over PATENTED NOV. 4th 1879. Barrel inspected near breech with P/WMF/ [anchor], with weak, illegible cartouche at wrist. Correct early pattern smooth side magazine with raised rib on opposite side for magazine cut-off. Correct long range rear sight and cleaning rod. Includes a US M-1873 pattern bayonet with scabbard and a 1903 dated Rock Island marked leather sling.

Approximately 1,300 of these first pattern Lee Navy Rifles were produced by the Remington Arms Company on contract for James Paris Lee ca 1880. A scarce early US Navy bolt action rifle.



Condition: Good to very good. Retains traces of finish with a mottled brownish patina over most of the metal. Receiver with some light pitting. Mechanically functional, bore good but evenly pitted. Stock with bumps and dings and some added finish. Bayonet, scabbard and sling all good to very good as well.

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Model 1867 Springfield  U.S. Navy Carbine Model 1867 Springfield  U.S. Navy Carbine

Model 1867 Springfield U.S. Navy Carbine

Lot #315 (Sale Order 315 of 497)

.50-45, 23.25" barrel, S/N 2209. Blued and nickel finish, walnut buttstock and 9.375" forend secured by a single barrel band. Standard two-line Remington patent markings on receiver tang. Right side of receiver clearly marked with a spread-winged eagle over U.S.N. / SPRINGFIELD / 1870. Top of barrel marked at breech with naval anchor inspection mark, and with the serial number 2209 on the left flat, near the receiver. A clear FCW (Frank C. Warner) script cartouche is present on the right side of the forend, forward of the receiver. L-shaped leaf rear sight, blade front sight. Sling swivels on front bow of triggerguard and on bottom of barrel band.

Between 1868-1869, some 5,095 M-1867 Navy Rolling Block Carbines were produced by Remington, with 5,000 being delivered to the US Navy, and the other 95 sold commercially. After brief service, many of these guns were withdrawn and modified, some re-chambered to other calibers (the State of South Carolina acquired 200 re-chambered to .45-70), and others altered to new configurations, including rifles. This carbine appears to be one such alteration, likely performed at Springfield Armory for trials at sea. The gun retains the original Navy carbine barrel of unaltered length and remains in the original .50-45 chambering, with the usual Springfield 3-groove bore. The barrel has been mated with a USN marked Model 1870 Naval Rifle receiver, which has been nickel plated. The plating appears completely period and correct and does not appear to have been applied in modern times. From the early 19th century the US Navy had experimented with various finishes to protect their small arms from the caustic sea air. Bluing, browning, tinning and even leather coverings were all tried with various degrees of success. It appears that this carbine was intended for trials to assess the viability of nickel as a protective finish on naval small arms. The triggerguard and buttplate are nickel plated as well. While it could be argued that this was done by a retailer like Schuyler, Hartley and Graham when the gun was sold as surplus, the presence of a clear and correct Frank C. Warner inspection cartouche on the forend suggests otherwise. Navy carbines were not normally inspected in this location, and this mark suggests the gun was inspected in its current configuration after the addition of the navy rifle receiver. It is the opinion of this cataloger that the gun is correct in every way and is worthy of further research to determine exactly when and why a small number of the naval carbines were assembled in this configuration.



Condition: Very Good. Retains strong blue on the barrel with some fading, loss and minor surface oxidation. Nickel receiver retains much of the original plating. All markings remain sharp and crisp. Mechanically functional, very good bore. Stock with expected bumps and dings from service and use.

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Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine

Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine

Lot #316 (Sale Order 316 of 497)

.45-70, 22" barrel, S/N 381569 (worn and hard to read). Blued finish, walnut stock. Breech block marked US / MODEL / 1873. Lock with usual eagle motif and U.S. / SPRINGFIELD marks, which are weak. Correct barrel band with sight protector, Buffington sight correctly marked C for carbine. Pinned front sight blade. Saddle bar and ring present. Three piece cleaning rod in butt trap compartment.



Condition: Good to Very Good. Retains some blued finish, faded and worn, with some scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, good bore that is mostly bright with scattered pitting. Stock very good and solid with minor dings and mars, and no visible cartouche.

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Spencer Spencer

Spencer "New Model" Carbine c1868

Lot #317 (Sale Order 317 of 497)

.50-52, 20" barrel, S/N 101899. Blued and case hardened finish, walnut stock and forend. Standard three line Spencer markings on top of receiver, top of barrel marked NM forward of receiver, behind rear sight. Six groove bore, correct post-Civil War type magazine follower tube with grooved base. Sling bar and ring, and single sling swivel in the toe. Correct, 1865 pattern long range ladder rear sight. The "New Model" carbine was manufactured by Spencer in small quantities after the Civil War, circa 1868, following the production of the M-1867 carbine. Only about 2,500 of these guns were produced and featured the Spencer patent cartridge cut-off device, allowing the gun to be used as a single shot firearm, preventing cartridges from feeding from the magazine. This system achieved the same results as the US military Stabler cut-off modification. A scarce Indian War carbine.



Condition: Very good overall. Barrel retains traces of blue, mixed with a plum brown patina. Receiver and hammer retain traces of mottled case color, mixed with oxidized freckling and discoloration. Mechanically functional, but the cut-off does not appear to be working correctly. Good bore, with strong rifling and moderate pitting. Magazine tube very good. Stock and forend with wear, bumps and dings and a couple of tiny chips and small drying cracks in the butt.

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Springfield Model 1886 EXP Carbine Springfield Model 1886 EXP Carbine

Springfield Model 1886 EXP Carbine

Lot #318 (Sale Order 318 of 497)

.45-70, 24" barrel, S/N 334358. Blued and case hardened finish, walnut stock. Breech block marked US / MODEL / 1873 lock with American eagle and standard two line US / SPRINGFIELD mark. 3-click tumbler, grooved trigger. Buffington rear sight is correctly marked XC on the ladder, front sight blade pinned to base. Long forend without cap, single barrel band with wrap around upper sling swivel, sling bar and ring. Buttplate with trapdoor for cleaning rod storage (rods not present). 

A very scarce experimental Trapdoor "24" Barrel Carbine" produced c1886, with only about 1,000 produced, most of which saw service with cavalry regiments serving on the western frontier.



Condition: Very good. Retains some blue, mixed with a bluish-gray patina. Some case color remains on breech block. Mechanically functional, bore good, dirty and lightly pitted. Stock good with numerous bumps, dings, mars and scrapes and a sliver missing on the obverse forend, forward of the barrel band.

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Model 1870 Springfield Carbine Model 1870 Springfield Carbine

Model 1870 Springfield Carbine

Lot #319 (Sale Order 319 of 497)

.50 CF, 22" barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock with single barrel band. Extremely rare M1870 carbine with only 341 produced ca 1871. High-arch breech block correctly marked 1870/[eagle head]/US/[crossed arrows]. Lock a modified, 1864 dated Civil War musket lock, as is appropriate. Sling bar and ring, correct pattern rear sight. Stock with long wrist/short comb. A solid and correct example of a very scarce carbine that is missing from most Indian War long arm collections.



Condition: Good to near very good. Metal with a lightly oxidized pewter patina, with scattered age staining and some minor surface roughness. All marks remain crisp and sharp, mechanically functional, very good bore. Stock with numerous bumps, dings and mars, a 3.5" crack forward of the sling bar and a small chip missing in the same area.

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U.S. 1875 Trapdoor Springfield Officer's Model U.S. 1875 Trapdoor Springfield Officer's Model

U.S. 1875 Trapdoor Springfield Officer's Model

Lot #320 (Sale Order 320 of 497)

.45-70, 26" barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, engraved lock, receiver and furniture, walnut stock with checkered wrist and engraved white metal nose cap. High Arch breech block marked MODEL / 1873 / [eagle head] / [crossed arrows] / US. Barrel with correct V/P/[eagle head] proof marks. Correct 1873 "R" marked rear sight, correctly re-calibrated for the 26" barrel, folding globe front sight, correct adjustable tang peep sight. Reproduction wooden ramrod with brass tip. A scarce and authentic Springfield Officer's rifle, produced c1876-1877.



Condition: Good. Metal retains traces of blue, mixed with an oxidized bluish-gray patina and some scattered discoloration. Some light surface roughness and flecks of surface corrosion are present as well. Mechanically functional. Bore fair to good with visible rifling, and scattered pitting. Stock about fair. Sanded and refinished, with no checkering on the forend and weak checkering at the wrist. Numerous bumps, dings and mars. Some chips of wood are missing at the buttplate tang. Overall a salty and well used 1875 Officer's Model, that has decent metal and that is worthy of a better stock. This is a chance to own an authentic Officer's Model at a very reasonable price.

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U.S. Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine U.S. Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine

U.S. Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine

Lot #321 (Sale Order 321 of 497)

.45-70, 22" barrel, S/N 41745. Blued and case hardened finish, walnut "long wrist" or "short comb" stock. Lock with "3-click" tumbler marked with US eagle and in three lines US / SPRINGFIELD / 1873. High-arch breech block marked MODEL / 1873 over an eagle's head and crossed arrows, over US. No barrel proofs as is correct. 1873 pattern rear sight, pinned front sight blade, single barrel band with stacking swivel, sling bar and ring on reverse. Partially legible ESA cartouche on counterpane, and visible Circle-P mark behind triggerguard. A solid example of a scarce pre-1876 Model 1873 carbine that retains its original stock and that has not been upgraded or modified.



Condition: Good to Very Good. Retains some blue, mixed with an oxidized brownish patina that may have been chemically enhanced. Metal with some pitting, particularly on the barrel between the barrel band and forend tip and along most of the edge of the stock. Good bore is moderately pitted but retains good rifling. Stock is solid with legible inspection marks, showing bumps and dings, and a tiny crack  on the reverse between the receiver and sling bar.

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Remington Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Pistol Remington Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Pistol

Remington Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Pistol

Lot #322 (Sale Order 322 of 497)

.50CF, 8" barrel, no S/N. Blued and color case hardened finish, strawed and fire blued small parts, smooth walnut grip and forend. Two-line Remington address and patent mark on reverse of frame, with P and S inspections, as well as a clear and correct CRS (Curtis R. Stickney) script cartouche on the left side of the grip. Includes an open box of 10 original 50CF FA inside-primed copper cased cartridges.



Condition: Very good to fine. Retains much of the blue on the barrel, which is fading and thinning. The receiver retains some of the case coloring, which has faded and dulled. Only minute traces of straw remain on the small parts. Fire blued parts like screws and trigger retain some faded and worn finish. Pistol shows minor bumps, dings and surface scratches on both the metal and wood. Mechanically functional, with a fine, bright bore. Grip and forend with dings and mars and a fine cartouche. Cartridges very good with oxidation and discoloration on both the cases and bullets. Box fair, worn and taped with no lid.

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U.S. Remington M1858 Cartridge Conversion w/ C.M.H. Provenance U.S. Remington M1858 Cartridge Conversion w/ C.M.H. Provenance

U.S. Remington M1858 Cartridge Conversion w/ C.M.H. Provenance

Lot #323 (Sale Order 323 of 497)

.44 CF, 8" octagonal barrel, S/N 113660. Blued finish, walnut grips. Sub-inspected throughout with clear inspection cartouche on left grip. A period gunsmith alteration of a US military Remington M1858 New Model Army to some form of .44 center fire cartridge, with a bored through cylinder, welded cylinder extension and removable back plate. Backstrap of revolver engraved George E Albee.

According to the consignor's research George E. Albee was born in Lisbon, NH in 1845, and eventually relocated to Madison, WI. During the Civil War, Albee served in Berdan's Sharpshooters (1st USSS, Co G), from which he was discharged after being wounded in the hip at 2nd Manassas. He then enlisted in the 3rd WI Light Artillery, being discharged for promotion in February 1864 to serve as the 2nd Lt. of Co. F, 36th Wisconsin Infantry. Albee was captured at Ream's Station in August of 1864 and was subsequently released. After the war, he served as a Lt. in the 36th USCT, then the 41st US Infantry and finally the 24th US Infantry, retiring in 1878. While serving as a 1st Lt. with the 41st. US Inf., Albee received the Congressional Medal of Honor, for an action on October 28, 1869. The citation notes that action tool place along the Brazos River in Texas, where he "attacked with 2 men a force of 11 Indians, drove them from the hills, and reconnoitered the country beyond."



Condition: Very good. Metal lightly cleaned with some original blue remaining. All markings remain crisp and sharp. Mechanically functional, good bore. Grips very good with a crisp cartouche on the grip. 

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EST $ 3500 - 5500

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Colt Single Action Army Colt Single Action Army

Colt Single Action Army "Artillery" Revolver U.S. Marked

Lot #324 (Sale Order 324 of 497)

.45 Colt, 5.5" barrel, S/N 5011 (frame). Blued finish, walnut grips. Mixed numbers as is typical of "artillery" model M1873 revolvers. Barrel #9772 and DFC inspected, backstrap #4039, triggerguard #138326. The most intriguing part of the gun is the frame, which according to the Kopec letter is a likely 7th Cavalry, Custer period frame. This frame of this gun was delivered with the fifth lot of M1873 revolvers, most of which were subsequently issued to the 7th Cavalry. As is typical of these guns that were later refurbished and refinished as part of the "artillery" modification process, the majority of the markings were buffed off, most notably the barrel address, although the original DFC inspection of the barrel remains visible. The two line patent date marking on the frame and the US stamp remain fully legible. The revolver retains a "bull's-eye" style ejector rod, and has a replacement civilian cylinder. This revolver was refurbished by Colt in 1900 for the US military. Grips are refinished replacements and appear to be glued to the frame. 

The gun is accompanied by a Colt Factory letter and a letter of authentication from noted Colt authority John Kopec.



Condition: Good, as refinished and refurbished. Traces of non-factory blue are present, grips are replaced, some markings are weak or obliterated. Mechanically functional, but the hammer will not hold at half-cock. Good bore. A small part of the rear of the topstrap was milled away to install a rear sight, this area has since been filled in and recontoured. The front sight is taller than normal, likely for use with the rear sight that is no longer present. Despite the hard use often associated with these guns, it remains a solid example of a Colt SAA "Artillery" with a potential Custer issued frame.

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EST $ 4500 - 7000

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Smith & Wesson American Model 3 first Model American U.S. Marked Smith & Wesson American Model 3 first Model American U.S. Marked

Smith & Wesson American Model 3 first Model American U.S. Marked

Lot #325 (Sale Order 325 of 497)

.44 American Caliber, 8" barrel, S/N 715, Smith & Wesson markings with U.S. marked on the top of the rib.  Listed in Parsons Book as a Blue revolver,  was shipped on march 16th to the United States Government, and was delivered to United States National Armory, Springfield, Mass, U.S.A. Blue finish with walnut grips. 



Condition: Frame retaining some of the original bright blue finish, with some edge wear and turning to a light brown patina.  Barrel is brown with traces of original blue finish and some brown staining. Cylinder has some blue mixing with plum and some light brown staining.  A line through the cylinder stops. Triggerguard and hammer with a nice mottle brown look.  All edges and markings are nice sharp and crisp.  Grips have a nice readable cartouche in the left grip, you can see the outline of the rectangular and the OWA,  some edge wear.  Overall an excellent example of a Smith & Wesson American issued to the U.S. Army.  Comes with a copy of the factory letter.

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Colt Single Action Army Revolver U.S. Marked Colt Single Action Army Revolver U.S. Marked

Colt Single Action Army Revolver U.S. Marked

Lot #326 (Sale Order 326 of 497)

.45 Colt, 7.5" barrel, S/N 5825. Blued and case hardened finish, walnut grips. All visible numbers match. Italicized barrel address, two line patent marking on frame with U.S. surcharge, "A" sub-inspections visible under barrel, on triggerguard, on backstrap, and on cylinder. Weak OWA cartouche on left side of grip. "Bull's-eye" ejector rod with early style housing with locating pin. Lanyard ring added to butt.



Condition: Good. Gun has a medium gray patina, with a slightly darker, smoky gray color to the frame. Gun shows some light surface oxidation, some finely scattered salt & pepper pinpricking, and indications of an old cleaning. All marks are fairly crisp and sharp, suggesting that some may have been freshened or reapplied, as they are generally crisper than the surrounding metal. Mechanically functional, good bore with lightly scattered pitting. Grips sanded, not numbered with a weak (possibly added) cartouche. An affordable, representative example Cavalry length Single Action Army.

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Patern 1883 Field Reloading Kit Patern 1883 Field Reloading Kit

Patern 1883 Field Reloading Kit

Lot #327 (Sale Order 327 of 497)

The wood box measures 15.25" X 7.5" X 4.75",  Complete with all the tools, including combination anvil.  This anvil will accommodate the rifle, carbine, and Revolver and also the 2.4 cartridges made for long range shooting.  The tools included in this set are: combination anvil, brush, adjustable powder measure, reloading and crimpimg die for rifle and carbine, reloading and crimping die for revolver, resizing die for rifle and carbine, resizing die for revolver, drift, powder funnel, oiler, priming tool with spindle and six pins, reloading punch for rifle, carbine, and revolver, resizing punch, shell scraper, wiping rod, and mallet

This is a set that was issued after 1881.



Condition: Excellent overall.  Mallet is a replacement.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Pattern 1880 Field Reloading Kit Pattern 1880 Field Reloading Kit

Pattern 1880 Field Reloading Kit

Lot #328 (Sale Order 328 of 497)

Box measures 15.25" X 7.5" X 4.75".  The tools included in this set are; combination anvil which accommodates rifle, carbine, pistol and the long range rifle 2.4 cartridges.  brush, adjustable powder measure, reloading and crimping die for rifle and carbine, reloading and crimping die for the revolver, resizing die for the rifle and carbine, resizing die for revolver, drif, powder funnel, oiler, priming tool with spindle and six pins, reloading punch for the rifle, carbine, and revolver, resizing punch, shell scraper, wiping rod, and mallet.  This set was more than likely issued in 1882-1885.

 



Condition: Excellent overall. some scuffs in the wood.

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Buffalo Skinning Set Buffalo Skinning Set

Buffalo Skinning Set

Lot #329 (Sale Order 329 of 497)

Wood box covered in Buffalo fur.  5" X 5" X 11.5".  Heavy bridle leather strap fixed to the sides as a carrying strap.  Box contains nine skinning knives and one sharpening steel.



Condition: The box and knives are in excellent condition.  Showing age and use.  Original skinning sets are very rare to find still together with all of the knives.   A great Plains item from the old wild west.

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U.S. Springfield Model 1896 Krag Rifle U.S. Springfield Model 1896 Krag Rifle

U.S. Springfield Model 1896 Krag Rifle

Lot #330 (Sale Order 330 of 497)

.30-40, 30" round barrel, S/N 49839. Blued finish, military walnut stock with two barrel bands and bayonet lug. Receiver marked US / MODEL 1896 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 49839. Stock with 1896 dated cartouche and Circle-P firing proof behind triggerguard. Adjustable rear sight, sling swivels, trapdoor in butt, void of cleaning implements.



Condition: Very good to fine, retaining some blued finish the rest a smooth plum brown, receiver a mottled gray with hints of case coloring. Mechanically functional, good bore. Stock with usual bumps and dings and a very crisp cartouche. A solid example of an antique Krag rifle. 

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Model 1896 Springfield Krag Carbine Model 1896 Springfield Krag Carbine

Model 1896 Springfield Krag Carbine

Lot #331 (Sale Order 331 of 497)

.30-40 Krag, 22" barrel, S/N 71543. Blued finish, walnut stock. Receiver marked US over MODEL 1896 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 71543. Circle-P proof behind triggerguard, partially legible cartouche at wrist. Correct carbine barrel band with sight protector and "C" marked rear sight. Sling bar and ring are present. Three-piece cleaning rod and cleaning kit in butt trap.



Condition: Very good. Retains some blue on the barrel, mixed with plum patina and possibly some old touch up finish. Some lightly scattered surface oxidation and minor pinpricking is present as well. Mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling and scattered light pitting. Stock solid with scattered handling marks, dings and minor mars.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Model 1899 Springfield Krag Carbine **Model 1899 Springfield Krag Carbine

**Model 1899 Springfield Krag Carbine

Lot #332 (Sale Order 332 of 497)

.30-40 Krag, 22" barrel, S/N 341213. Blued finish, straight gripped walnut stock with finger groove forend and carbine style handguard. Standard receiver markings, including MODEL 1899, stock with faint JSA (Joseph S. Adams) cartouche, dated 1899, circle-P proof behind triggerguard. Correct "C" marked adjustable carbine rear sight, hooded front sight blade. No sling bar and ring, butt trap with cleaning rods.



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Condition: Very good. Retains most of the blue on the barrel, which is thinning and shows scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, very good bore with some frosting and light pitting, very good stock.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Model 1898 Springfield Krag Carbine Model 1898 Springfield Krag Carbine

Model 1898 Springfield Krag Carbine

Lot #333 (Sale Order 333 of 497)

.30-40, 22" barrel, S/N 129102. Blued finish, walnut stock. Receiver marked US over MODEL 1898 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 129102. Clear JSA cartouche, dated 1898 at wrist, Circle-P proof behind triggerguard. "C" marked carbine rear sight, with correct sight protecting barrel band. Sling bar and ring, three-piece cleaning rod in butt trap.



Condition: Very Good. Retains traces of blue on the barrel, the rest a smoky gray patina. Metal mostly smooth with some scattered surface oxidation and minor roughness. Mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling that needs cleaning. Stock solid and crisp with clear cartouche and inspection marks.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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**Philippine Constabulary Krag Rifle **Philippine Constabulary Krag Rifle

**Philippine Constabulary Krag Rifle

Lot #334 (Sale Order 334 of 497)

.30-40 Krag, 22" barrel, S/N 353742. Blued finish, walnut stock. Receiver correctly marked MODEL 1899, and stock with fine JSA cartouche dated 1903. Clear Circle-P inspection behind triggerguard. Muzzle appropriately turned down to accept the M-1905 bayonet. Fit of upper band, lower band, and handguard suggest this is not an arsenal alteration.



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Condition: Very Good. Retains some blued finish, with a good bore. Is mechanically functional. Stock with bumps and dings and a fine cartouche.

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**Springfield Model 1901 Krag Rifle With Pope Barrel **Springfield Model 1901 Krag Rifle With Pope Barrel

**Springfield Model 1901 Krag Rifle With Pope Barrel

Lot #335 (Sale Order 335 of 497)

.22 caliber, rare 26" barrel length, S/N 402882. Marked on the left side of the receiver Model 1898 Springfield Armory. Blue finish, walnut stock. The military stock is properly portioned for a 26" barrel. 1901 rear barrel sight. Stock is cartouche JSA/1902

U.S. Springfield Krag M1898 Short Rifle with 26" Stevens Pope 22 caliber barrel.

Between 1901 and 1904, H.M. Pope joined a venture with The J. Stevens Arms Co. of Chicopee Falls, Mass. for production of a .22 caliber barrel to be retrofitted to U.S. Springfield Krag actions for  small arms training purposes. Pope foresaw that a small caliber cartridge to be utilized for the U.S. military small arms training was needed because the cost of using a 30-40 cartridge for training purposes was cost prohibitive in the small unit field organizations' budgets. Stevens thus was able to create a possible demand for the Pope designed .22 barrel by marketing such to various militia/national guard units between 1903 and 1905. 

Accordingly, in 1904, the Pennsylvania National Guard was the first state to recognize the advantages of a small caliber barrel for training purposes and placed an order for 100 barrels with Stevens. Thereafter, the Pennsylvania National Guard Chief of Ordnance notified/informed the U.S. Army Chief of Ordnance of the advantages to such an arm and also of the order with Stevens. Whereupon, the U.S. Army Chief of Ordnance advised that such was not authorized and such barrels should not be assembled to the Krag rifles. Apparently, this remonstration was unheeded not only by the national guard of Pennsylvania, but also by the national guards of Ohio, New Jersey and Washington who also placed orders with Stevens for the .22 caliber barrels. The exact number of barrels ordered and shipped to each of these states' national guard units and actually installed is unknown as well as whether they were all 30" rifle barrels. However, the presumption has been that all were 30" rifle barrels due to the preponderance of infantry as compared to cavalry national guard units.  However, at least one 22" barrel has been reported and assembled on a carbine previously in the William R. Mook collection. Whether there were more carbine barrels fabricated, much less shipped and assembled, is unknown. With only one .22 barreled carbine surfacing in over 110 plus years it may very well be that the carbine assembled with a 22" .22 barrel was a prototype assembled by Stevens in an attempt to gain orders which marketing efforts may not have been successful. 

Which brings us to this particular .22. This particular 'short rifle', S.N. 02892, has an original Stevens Pope 26" barrel and not a 'cut-down' 30" rifle barrel retrofitted to a M1898 Krag rifle. IT is marked "H.M. Pop" on the left side of the barrel near the breech end under the wood. The cartouche of "1902" matches the serial number range for production and the original assembly of this rifle as a 30-40 caliber weapon in Fiscal Year 1902. However, because of the shortened barrel, the stock forearm has been altered/cut-down to accommodate the barrel reduction. A wood filler was then added to cover the exposed lightening cut in the stock bed evident from the shortening. This was similar to the process utilized in the production/fabrication of the U.S. Magazine Carbine caliber .30 Model of 1899, altered for Knife/Bayonet and Sling, commonly referred to as the Philippine Constabulary rifle. However, the upper band of this 26" 'short rifle' was not routed for the larger barrel diameter occasioned by moving the upper band rearward on the stock as was done with the Philippine Constabulary conversions. Thus, it is surmised that the existing upper band was not modified apparently as an effort to make the whole process of conversion to the 26" barrel from a 30-40 barrel easier with less steps and effort involved at the state national guard unit armories level. Additionally, the muzzle of this 26" barrel is crowned like the original 30-40 Krag rifles and carbines and therefore unlike the Stevens-Pope 30" rifle barrels which were square cut on the muzzle. Why the difference between the barrels is unknown. Conjecture is that it was an easy way to identify the 30" Stevens rifle barrel from the 26" 'short rifle' barrel or to make the 26" barrel look more like a 30-40 Krag barrel and similar to the Board of Ordnance and Fortifications rifles with 26" barrel tested by the Springfield Armory between 1901 and 1903. 

Thus, the fabrication of this 26" .22 barrel may have been an additional attempt by Stevens to market another .22 barrel using relatively inexpensive ammunition that could be assembled and used by the National Guard, the regular U.S. military, high schools, military schools, and/or private colleges for training purposes. The timing of the attempt to produce a .22 barrel that could be used in National Guard units with the testing and fabrication of Krag rifles, carbines and 'short

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Springfield US M-1903 Rifle W/Bayonet

Lot #336 (Sale Order 336 of 497)

.30-03, 24.2" barrel, S/N 29823. Serial number indicates 1904 production. Blued finish, finger groove walnut stock with two stock bolts. Stock cartouched C-SAA in a box, indicating being re-built at the San Antonio Arsenal. No barrel date or marks, as is correct for very early production 03s. Rear sight graduated to 2,400 yards, without the 2,700 yard upgrade for most 1905 rifles. Action is still chambered for .30-03 (a .30-06 dummy will not chamber) and somehow managed to escape the 1906 upgrades of 1903-1905 rifles. With the addition of an original 1904 stock, a very rare gun could be restored. Includes 1909 dated Springfield Arsenal M-1905 bayonet with a blued blade and wood grips in a 1910 pattern canvas covered rawhide scabbard. Metal oiler/cleaning kit case in butt trap, but cleaning accessories are missing. Also includes an unmarked 1907 pattern leather sling.



Condition: Good to Very Good. Retains some traces of finish, the balance a murky blue-gray-green patina. Some pinpricking. Mechanically functional, good bore. Stock with bumps and dings. Bayonet very good, sling good. Original, unaltered 1904-05 barreled actions with the correct, original .30-03 chambering, unmarked barrel and correct rear sight are very scarce. With the addition of the correct stock an extremely rare rifle would be correctly restored.

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Krag Bowie Bayonet Krag Bowie Bayonet

Krag Bowie Bayonet

Lot #337 (Sale Order 337 of 497)

9" clip-point Bowie-style blade, 13.625" overall length. Obverse ricasso marked US, reverse ricasso marked 1900. Walnut grip scales. Reverse guard marked 47, scabbard hanger marked 15.

According to Paul Kiesling’s Bayonet’s of the World, a total of 2,800 of these combination bayonet / entrenching tools for the Krag rifle were produced at Springfield Armory in 1900, with 1,500 sent to the Philippines and 500 sent to Cuba for field testing. Most other sources place production at only 2,000 units. The bayonet was a continuation in of the US Ordnance Department’s long-standing desire to combine multiple field implements into a single multi-use tool. As most saw service in very harsh, tropical conditions they are rather scarce, particularly in fine or better condition. Includes correct pattern, original blued metal scabbard. A solid and well used example of a scarce Spanish American War era bayonet and an interesting piece of history from the high point of American "Imperialist" policies. The presence of the rack numbers suggest this bayonet saw real service in either Cuba or the Philippines.

 



Condition: Good. Blade with mottled oxidized patina, but with markings remaining clear. Hilt with similar patina. Walnut scales with a chip out and scattered bumps and dings, locking mechanism replaced. Lower quillon bent. Scabbard good as well, with similar oxidized patina, and only traces of blue. Body with some scattered minor bumps and dings.

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Krag Bowie Bayonet Krag Bowie Bayonet

Krag Bowie Bayonet

Lot #338 (Sale Order 338 of 497)

9" clip-point Bowie-style blade, 13.625" overall length. Obverse ricasso marked US, reverse ricasso marked 1900. Walnut grip scales. 

According to Paul Kiesling’s Bayonet’s of the World, a total of 2,800 of these combination bayonet / entrenching tools for the Krag rifle were produced at Springfield Armory in 1900, with 1,500 sent to the Philippines and 500 sent to Cuba for field testing. Most other sources place production at only 2,000 units. The bayonet was a continuation in of the US Ordnance Department’s long-standing desire to combine multiple field implements into a single multi-use tool. As most saw service in very harsh, tropical conditions they are rather scarce, particularly in fine or better condition. Includes correct pattern, original blued metal scabbard. A very nice example of a scarce Spanish American War era bayonet and an interesting piece of history from the high point of American "Imperialist" policies.



Condition: Fine. Blade with some arsenal bright polish, but dulling and showing scattered freckles of minor oxidation, discoloration and some very light pinpricking. Hilt with slightly more oxidation, walnut scales with light wear, bumps and dings. Latching mechanism original and functional. Scabbard fine as well with some original bright blue finish, with fading and loss. Shows some brown patina and discoloration as well as some surface oxidation and light pinpricking. Some scuffs and scrapes, but free of any major dings or mars. Hanger fully functional.

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EST $ 1500 - 2000

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U.S. Type IV Fencing Rifle & Bayonet U.S. Type IV Fencing Rifle & Bayonet

U.S. Type IV Fencing Rifle & Bayonet

Lot #339 (Sale Order 339 of 497)

.45-70, 24" barrel, S/N 178362. Blued and case hardened finish, walnut stock. Standard Springfield M-1879 lock markings, correct 1873 breech block markings, clear SWP/1881 cartouche on reverse and Circle-P behind triggerguard. Rear sight removed. Mounted with a US M-1912 pattern fencing bayonet by Rock Island, dated 1914. A US M-1879 rifle shortened to 43" in overall length with a 24" barrel to simulate the length of the M-1903 rifle, for use in bayonet practice.



Condition: Very good. Retains some blue on the barrel and some traces of case hardening on the breechblock. Mechanically functional with a good bore. Stock with bumps, dings in minor mars, and a small chip out in front of the triggerguard. Fencing bayonet very good.

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**Winchester Model 1917 Rifle **Winchester Model 1917 Rifle

**Winchester Model 1917 Rifle

Lot #340 (Sale Order 340 of 497)

.30-06, 26" barrel, S/N 216945. Parkerized finish, walnut finger-grooved, pistol gripped stock. Barrel dated 3-18 with "Flaming Bomb" ordnance mark. Stock stamped with 3GM-K which is believed to be a rebuild mark. With OD Green web sling.



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Condition: Very good, retaining most of the Parkerized finish. Bore is dark and dirty with strong rifling. Mechanically functional. Stock with bumps and dings.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**1902-1906 Transitional Luger Carbine **1902-1906 Transitional Luger Carbine

**1902-1906 Transitional Luger Carbine

Lot #341 (Sale Order 341 of 497)

7.65 caliber, 11.75" barrel, S/N 24251. Marked on top of the toggle DWM in fancy script. Early commercial proofs. No markings on the safety portion of the frame. Grip safety, checkered walnut grips and forearm, sling swivels on the stock and forearm. Blue finish. All serial numbers match including the stock, except the side plate which is un-numbered. 



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Condition: All metal parts still retaining some of the original blue finish. Some of the polished bright parts still retain some of the straw finish. Grips are very good, the stock checkering is a little worn, still has the original horn buttplate. 

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EST $ 6000 - 8000

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Vickers Machine Gun with Tripod Vickers Machine Gun with Tripod

Vickers Machine Gun with Tripod

Lot #342 (Sale Order 342 of 497)

.303 caliber, 26" barrel, S/N 481.  Non-functioning.  Includes tripod.  O.D. green paint.  Frame has been removed, though the charging handle operates.  



Condition: Fair condition.  Item has been rendered non-functional.  Rust throughout on tripod, with some wear to the OD green finish.  Brass parts have a dull patina.

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EST $ 1500 - 2000

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***MG 08 Machine Gun By DWM ***MG 08 Machine Gun By DWM

***MG 08 Machine Gun By DWM

Lot #343 (Sale Order 343 of 497)

8x57, 28.4" barrel, S/N 27038. Blued and painted finish. Receiver cover engraved in five lines: 27038 / M.G.08. / D.W.M. / Berlin / 1917. Matching numbers throughout, with parts marked with the last 4, last 3 or last 2 digits of the serial number, and the two-piece cocking mechanism marked 70 and 38. Many parts are DWM marked as well. The gun is missing most of the internal parts of the firing mechanism, including but not limited to the bolt, bolt carrier, and associated small parts. Additionally, the long-range tangent sight has a broken adjustment leaf. Checkered wood grips are numbered to the gun. No mount is included with the gun. The water cooled MG08 machine gun was the mainstay of the German army's arsenal of automatic weapons during WWI, and was probably responsible for more battlefield injuries and deaths than any other weapon during the Great War. Although the gun is not currently mechanically functional, and requires a significant investment in time and effort to get it up and running it is a fully transferable MG08 that can be a functional machine gun after a complete restoration. For the advanced Class III collector or dealer with the facility to complete the restoration, this gun represents a potential money making opportunity, considering the low auction estimate assessed to this transferable MG08. For any serious Great War collector, the MG08 is the ultimate piece ot add to your display of First World War firearms.

Fully transferable on ATF Form 4.



Condition: Good. Retains some finish mixed with a dusky greenish patina that probably includes some original field paint. Bore is dark, dirty and full of grease, making an accurate assessment of condition impossible. Water jacket with dings and dents. Not mechanically functional. The bidder should assess the parts and labor necessary to restore the the gun to fully functional condition prior to bidding.

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EST $ 7500 - 12000

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* FNH Five-seveN IOM Semi-Automatic Pistol * FNH Five-seveN IOM Semi-Automatic Pistol

* FNH Five-seveN IOM Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #344 (Sale Order 344 of 497)

5.7x28 mm caliber, 5" barrel length, S/N 386112743.  Polymer frame with steel barrel.  Ambidextrous controls with dot sights and picatinny rail.  Serrated slide and triggerguard.  Right side of frame marked with FNH address and caliber with serial number.  Left side of frame marked with FNH name.  Comes in original box with two twenty-round magazines, lock, cleaning kit, and safety information.  Also includes six spare magazines.



**Requires FFL

Condition: Excellent condition.  No damage to frame or finish.  Excellent bore.

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EST $ 1000 - 1200

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**C96 Broomhandle Mauser with Matching Stock & Carrier **C96 Broomhandle Mauser with Matching Stock & Carrier

**C96 Broomhandle Mauser with Matching Stock & Carrier

Lot #345 (Sale Order 345 of 497)

7.63mm, 5.5" barrel, S/N 190095. Blued finish, walnut stocks with 32 narrow grooves. Pre-WWI commercial C96 with three-line Mauser marking on chamber, matching numbers throughout, including grips. Six-groove bore, 1000 meter rear sight. Includes matching numbered wood holster/stock with leather carrier and cleaning rod. Holster is maker marked and dated 1916.

Provenance: Ben Michel Collection

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Condition: Very fine. Retains most of the blued finish with some thinning and fading, some loss on the high edges and a small area of loss on the obverse of the magazine. Both the extractor and the sight elevator retain significant amounts of their bright fire blue. Mechanically functional, fine bore is dirty. Grips very good with minor bumps and dings. Stock same with minor dings and mars. Leather carrier about good with flaking and some leather loss, thinning around the pockets and compartments, but still very functional.

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EST $ 2000 - 3500

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**U.S. Model 1911 Pistol **U.S. Model 1911 Pistol

**U.S. Model 1911 Pistol

Lot #346 (Sale Order 346 of 497)

.45 ACP, 5" barrel, S/N 57168 (mfg. ca 1913). Blued finish, checkered wood grips. Left side of frame with US Property mark, right side of slide marked MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY with left side marked with 2-line patent mark, 2-line Colt address and Rampant Colt logo. Correct WGP (Maj. Walter G. Penfield) inspection above magazine release behind trigger. Early production 1913 US military 1911 pistol, partially upgraded to 1911A1. Has the 1911A1 arched and checkered mainspring housing and longer grip safety tang. Retains the early long, uncheckered trigger. Barrel blued with breech polished bright and single "S" mark forward of barrel lug, internally inspected with an "H" and an "R" on the plate next to the ejector, with what appears to be an "L" forward of the feed ramp and in the lower recess of the frame. Brass brazing compound inside frame at muzzle to secure front sight blade. Replacement grips. Includes one faded and oxidized two-tone magazine marked COLT / 45 AUTO on the baseplate, without a lanyard ring. 



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Condition: Very good to fine. Retains some of what appears to be the original Colt bright blue factory finish on the frame with some minor dulling, fading and loss, along with some lightly scattered surface oxidation. The slide may be a very high quality refinish from the period of rebuilding during the 1920s. Mechanically functional, good bore. Replaced grips are very good.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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U.S. M1905/1906 Experimental Saber U.S. M1905/1906 Experimental Saber

U.S. M1905/1906 Experimental Saber

Lot #347 (Sale Order 347 of 497)

30" single edged blade with 17.5" median fuller, 37" overall.  Iron guard with wire-wrapped shagreen grip.  Wooden scabbard with pigskin cover.  Right ricasso marked "ASCo"  with bursting bomb and "1906".  Left ricasso marked "U.S."   Guard is marked "105408."  Scabbard marked "K.H.D" on right side near drag.  



Condition: Good condition.  Blade is clean, developing gunmetal gray patina with light pitting throughout.  Some nicks and dents in edge.  Guard has a gray to plumb patina with some wear on grip.  

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EST $ 800 - 1000

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Pattern 1904 First Type McClellan Saddle Pattern 1904 First Type McClellan Saddle

Pattern 1904 First Type McClellan Saddle

Lot #348 (Sale Order 348 of 497)

Iron and brass furniture with U.S. marked 1904 saddlebags containing mess kit, condiment can, brush, curry comb, and hoof pick.  Leather-hooded wooden stirrups marked "US".  Also includes Rock Island-marked canteen.  Accompanying Patton Saber marked "L.F. & C."  with bursting bomb and "1918".  Canvas-covered scabbard includes picket pin.  Also included are blanket, shelter half, and 1918 marked rifle scabbard.



Condition: Very good.  Leather has some surface wear from age but is still pliable.  Stamps are readable.  Sword blade is clean with no dents or chips in blade.  Scabbard has some darkening from age.  Picket pin has some loss of paint.  Blanket and shelter half are free of large tears or moth holes.  Canteen has some rust which has stained the straps.  

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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World War One German Air Force Aircraft Insignia World War One German Air Force Aircraft Insignia

World War One German Air Force Aircraft Insignia

Lot #349 (Sale Order 349 of 497)

23.25" x 22".  White and black paint on canvas.  Cross measures 18"x 18" with arms measuring 4.12" to 10" at the widest point.  Design of insignia indicates use from 1914 to 1915, and would have been found on the mid-fuselage section of the aircraft.



Condition: Good condition.  Some peeling of paint with wrinkles throughout due to age.  Two large creases where canvas was folded and some fraying on edge.  White field has taken on an eggshell to yellow coloring due to age.

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EST $ 3000 - 4000

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**World War I British Soldier's Lt. A. Gresswell Archive Including Webley Mark VI Revolver **World War I British Soldier's Lt. A. Gresswell Archive Including Webley Mark VI Revolver

**World War I British Soldier's Lt. A. Gresswell Archive Including Webley Mark VI Revolver

Lot #350 (Sale Order 350 of 497)

 Webley revolver .455 caliber, 6" barrel S/N 324492 with British proof marks on the side of the frame. Firearm retains most of its original finish with some expected wear along the high edges. Complete with leather holster that is in excellent condition.  

 Tunic with Tank Corps collar badges and matching Tank Corps visor hat and Tankers overseas cap.  Another British tunic with two Egypt badges. Plus extra plain tunic with jodhpurs. Heavy wool coat with ammunition belt.

Lot includes three large relic shell casings and four relic shells. One brass shell and relic bullets. Relic bit and wrench. Three canteens - two in very good condition with khaki canvas cover and one w/o cover in relic condition. One gas canister with fragment of duct remaining. Pair of field glasses, experimental tank visor. Wood periscope marked No. 9 MK III. Tri-color Kodak Haze Screen for Aerial Observation Made in Great Britain.  Two packs of sugar and one Anti Gas Ointment No. 2 tin. Pair of tan leather gloves. One Swiss compass in leather carrying case. Seven British military pinback insignia. One 1918-1919 brass Victory clasp. Four WWII German pins and badges. Relic leather shoe and a deck of cards.  Three bronze death pennies named to William Baldwin, Albert Pickett, and Albert George Jarvis. Three miniature plaster military bust - one entitled "Haig."  Khaki canvas carrying case.  The lot also includes four framed prints: Mons Canal Railway Bridge, The Mein Gate 1928, A Camouflaged Road, and U.S. Artillerymen Operating a 305 French Gun Under Camouflage



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Condition: Relic-to-Very Good.

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EST $ 2000 - 4000

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**Czech VZ24 Sniper Rifle **Czech VZ24 Sniper Rifle

**Czech VZ24 Sniper Rifle

Lot #351 (Sale Order 351 of 497)

8mm, 24" barrel, S/N DR19964. Matching bolt. Blued finish, hard wood stock. Scope bases matching, numbered 9964. Mounted with 1937 dated Russian scope marked NA7901 with mounts marked 381. Stock marked 51 and 901U with BK in a circle cartouche. Cleaning rod, replaced front sight, four sling swivels, modern leather sling.



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Condition: Very good. Retains most of the blue and the stock is solid with light to moderate handling marks. Mechanically functional, good bore.

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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**Springfield Model 1903 Sporting Rifle **Springfield Model 1903 Sporting Rifle

**Springfield Model 1903 Sporting Rifle

Lot #352 (Sale Order 352 of 497)

.30-06 caliber, 26" barrel, S/N 1520923. Barrel marked SA over flaming bomb 5-38. Blue barrel and action, polished bolt, Lyman rear barrel sight. Walnut sporting rifle stock.



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Condition: Barrel and action retains nearly all of the blue finish. This may have been arsenal refinish for sales to the DCM. Stock is excellent.  Bore is mint. This serial number indicates one of the last of the Springfield Sporting rifles produced.  

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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*Japanese Type 44 carbine Type III *Japanese Type 44 carbine Type III

*Japanese Type 44 carbine Type III

Lot #353 (Sale Order 353 of 497)

6.5mm, 20" barrel, S/N 8114. Blued finish, hardwood stock. Nose cap and bolt with matching numbers 114. Chamber markings and mum in tact. Folding bayonet in place and fully functional. Long range rear sight and sling swivels in place. Adopted in 1912, the Type 44 carbine remained in use from that year through the end of WWII, with some 91,900 being produced between 1911 and 1942.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the original blue. Fine, bright bore. Mechanically functional. All markings crisp and clear. Wood with bumps and dings. A really fine example of an all matching Type 44 carbine that retains all of its original markings.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Japanese Type 44 Carbine Type II **Japanese Type 44 Carbine Type II

**Japanese Type 44 Carbine Type II

Lot #354 (Sale Order 354 of 497)

6.5mm, 20" barrel, S/N37685. Blued finish, hardwood stock. Bolt with matching numbers 685. Nose cap & bayonet assembly mismatched and numbered 253. Chamber markings and mum in tact. Folding bayonet in place and fully functional. Long range rear sight and sling swivels in place. Adopted in 1912, the Type 44 carbine remained in use from that year through the end of WWII , with some 91,900 being produced between 1911 and 1942.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the original blue. Fine, bright bore. Mechanically functional. All markings crisp and clear. Wood with bumps and dings. A well marked example of a Type 44 carbine that has only a mismatched bayonet assembly.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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**Japanese Type 44 Carbine **Japanese Type 44 Carbine

**Japanese Type 44 Carbine

Lot #355 (Sale Order 355 of 497)

6.5mm, 20" barrel, S/N 58802. Blued finish, hardwood stock. Nose cap and bolt with matching numbers 802. Chamber markings and mum in tact. Folding bayonet in place and fully functional. Long range rear sight and sling swivels in place. Adopted in 1912, the Type 44 carbine remained in use from that year through the end of WWII, with some 91,900 being produced between 1911 and 1942.



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Condition: Very fine. Retains most of the original blue. Fine, bright bore. Mechanically functional. All markings crisp and clear. Wood crisp with minor bumps and dings. A really outstanding example of an all matching Type 44 carbine that retains all of its original markings.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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**Winchester M-1 Carbine **Winchester M-1 Carbine

**Winchester M-1 Carbine

Lot #356 (Sale Order 356 of 497)

.30 carbine, 18" barrel, S/N 5650576. Parkerized finish, walnut stock. Obverse stock with Ordnance Wheel cartouche and block W.R.A. over G.H.D. Sling swivels, bayonet lug, OD Green web sling and oiler in stock.



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Condition: Very good. Retains most of the parkerized finish, fine bright bore with crisp rifling. All marks in metal are crisp and clear. Throat measures "3", muzzle measures "1". Stock with some added finish and strong markings.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**World War II Springfield M-1 Garand Rifle **World War II Springfield M-1 Garand Rifle

**World War II Springfield M-1 Garand Rifle

Lot #357 (Sale Order 357 of 497)

.30-06, 24" round barrel, S/N 2988431 (June 1944). 8 44 SA marked barrel, SA marked op rod (cut), trigger housing, assembly and parts. Correct SA/GAW and Ordnance Wheel cartouches and Circle-P proof. Parkerized finish, walnut stock. Sling swivels, "battle bar" rear sight. With OD green web sling.



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Condition: Very good overall. Retains much of the parkerized finish. Muzzle and throat measure "3". Bore dark and dirty with strong rifling. Cartouches weak. Oxidation on buttplate. Appears mechanically functional.

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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**Remington 1903A3 Rifle **Remington 1903A3 Rifle

**Remington 1903A3 Rifle

Lot #358 (Sale Order 358 of 497)

.30-06, 24" barrel, S/N 4195565. Parkerized finish, walnut pistol gripped stock. Barrel marked RA 12-43. Stock with Ordnance Wheel and FJA cartouches and circle-P proof. Raritan Arsenal RA rebuild mark. R marked bolt and safety assembly. With leather US M-1907 type sling.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the parkerized finish. Fine bright bore with crisp rifling. Stock with minor mars. Mechanically functional.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Springfield M-1 Garand Rifle **Springfield M-1 Garand Rifle

**Springfield M-1 Garand Rifle

Lot #359 (Sale Order 359 of 497)

.30-06, 24" barrel, S/N 329445. Parkerized finish, walnut stock. Pre-US entry into WWII production Garand, with the serial number placing the receiver in September of 1941 with the SA marked barrel dated 8-41. Un-cut op rod, and most internal parts with early 2-SA or 3-SA revision numbers, some internal parts still "in the white" as is correct. Early stock with weak Circle-P proof behind triggerguard, but no cartouche is visible on the stock. Throat and bore both gauge between 1.5 and 2. Equipped with Winter Trigger. Includes an American Fork & Hoe made M1 bayonet with scabbard and an OD green web sling.



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Condition: Fine overall. Retains most of the Parkerized finish, remains mechanically functional with a fine bore. Stock with bumps and dings and a couple of minor mars. Mechanically functional, good bore. Fine bayonet. A nice early production example of a Springfield Garand, prior to US entry into WWII. A tough gun to find these days.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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** Springfield M-1 Garand ** Springfield M-1 Garand

** Springfield M-1 Garand

Lot #359A (Sale Order 360 of 497)

.30-06 caliber, 24" barrel, S/N 1145403. Made in Jan 1943, receiver marked on the rear, U.S. Rifle over cal 30 M1 over Springfield armory and serial number.  Rifle is a correct 1943 manufacture rifle with all of the correct "D" Numbers.  Barrel is dated 2-S-A-1-43.  Walnut stock.



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Condition: The rifle has a great look, all the parts have a nice even look.  retaining most of the original arsenal finish. Stock with some nicks and dings. Bore is excellent. Overall a very good World War II used M-1 Garand rifle.

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EST $ 2000 - 3500

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Dummy Thompson M1A1 with Case Dummy Thompson M1A1 with Case

Dummy Thompson M1A1 with Case

Lot #360 (Sale Order 361 of 497)

.45 caliber, 10.5" barrel, S/N 91933.  Non-firing dummy comprised of original Thompson parts.  Includes wooden crate with ammunition pouch.  Left of buttstock marked "MR" with grip marked "P".



Condition: Good condition,  Some light rust and finish wear on barrel and receiver.  Stock has some marks and dents consistent with age.  Bore very good.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**1903A4 Smith Corona Sniper Rifle **1903A4 Smith Corona Sniper Rifle

**1903A4 Smith Corona Sniper Rifle

Lot #361 (Sale Order 362 of 497)

.30-06, 24" barrel, S/N 4731142. Parkerized finish, walnut stock. Smith Corona barrel dated 7-43. Includes M-84 scope S/N 38940 on Redfield mount, with MRT 11-62 marked leather tie-on cheek rest and grenade launching adapter. Includes OD Green web sling.



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Condition: Very Good. Retains most of the parkerized finish. Mechanically functional, with good bore. Scope with clear optics. Stock crisp with no markings and a small chip out of the lower reverse edge of the pistol grip.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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**U.S. Winchester First Production Run M1 Rifle **U.S. Winchester First Production Run M1 Rifle

**U.S. Winchester First Production Run M1 Rifle

Lot #362 (Sale Order 363 of 497)

.30-06 caliber, 24" barrel, S/N 163779.  Includes box with inspection papers by Garand Collectors Association.  



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Condition: Good condition.  Much of the parkerized finish remains with some wear on moving parts.  Stock has dents and marks consistent with age.  Bore good.

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EST $ 2000 - 2500

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**Johnson SA Rifle **Johnson SA Rifle

**Johnson SA Rifle

Lot #363 (Sale Order 364 of 497)

.30-06, 22.5" round barrel, S/N 8015. Parkerized finish, pistol gripped walnut stock. Receiver marked in five lines: CAL. 30.-06 SEMI-AUTO / "JOHNSON AUTOMATICS" / MODEL OF 1941 / MADE IN PROVIDENCE R.I. U.S.A. / 8015. Also with 5-line patent information markings. Right rear of receiver marked with CRANSTON / ARMS in an inverted triangle. Rotary magazine, semi-automatic rifle with adjustable rear sight, post front sight, sling swivels, bayonet lug. A correct pattern bayonet (#2243) and leather scabbard accompany the gun, as well as what appears to be a modified BAR bipod, mounted below the forend. Only about 30,000 Johnson M-1941 rifles were produced and they were used by the US Marine Corp and Dutch government during WWII. This limited production makes this a fairly rare secondary US rifle from that war.



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Condition: Very good. Retains some of the Parkerized finish with scattered spots of minor surface oxidation. Appears mechanically functional, with a good bore that needs to be cleaned. Bolt numbered 8954. Stock with numerous handling marks dings and mars. Bayonet good, scabbard well worn, bipod good as well.

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EST $ 3000 - 6000

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**German G-41 Rifle **German G-41 Rifle

**German G-41 Rifle

Lot #364 (Sale Order 365 of 497)

7.92 Mauser, 21" barrel, S/N 4851h. Blued finish, laminated hardwood stock, Bakelite resin hand guard. Receiver marked: G. 41 duv 43 WaA214 4851h. Matching serial number 4851 on all primary components, including stock, receiver, magazine housing, receiver cover, sight hood, gas cone, etc. Barrel bands and buttplate are not numbered. Dual Eagle/WaA inspections on obverse stock, not fully legible. Includes cleaning rod and original sling. A wonderful example of a scarce, matching number WWII German semi-auto battle rifle in a fine state of preservation.



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Condition: Fine overall. Retains much of the original blued finish with some wear and loss from handling and use. Some scattered areas of minor surface oxidation present. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with bumps, dings and some wear. Really a fine example.

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EST $ 4000 - 6000

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**Springfield Model 1903 Heavy Barrel Target Rifle **Springfield Model 1903 Heavy Barrel Target Rifle

**Springfield Model 1903 Heavy Barrel Target Rifle

Lot #365 (Sale Order 366 of 497)

30-05 caliber, 30" round barrel, S/N 1266170,  listed in DCM sales as a 30" HB target rifle. Blue finish, Lyman rear receiver sight, Winchester hooded front sight arsenal-installed rare Winchester B-4 Scope with fine cross hairs. Double set triggers, cork palm rest, checkered aluminum butt plate, walnut stock.  



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Condition: Barrel action retains most of the original blue finish. Bolt is arsenal polished bright. The scope has clear optics. Stock is excellent with nice untouched open-grained wood.  30" target rifles are very hard to fine and seldom come up for sale in this top condition.

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EST $ 6000 - 8000

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Mauser Military Luger and Holster Dated 1939 Mauser Military Luger and Holster Dated 1939

Mauser Military Luger and Holster Dated 1939

Lot #366 (Sale Order 367 of 497)

9mm, 4" barrel, S/N 5872. Blued finish, checkered wood grips. 42 code on toggle, 1939 chamber date. Matching serial numbers, including both aluminum bottomed magazines. Military inspected WaA 63. Includes 1939 dated military inspected hardshell holster and WaA 63 inspected take down tool. Import marked on right side of frame.



Condition: Good as refinished. Mechanically functional, good bore. Holster good and well marked.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**German BYF 41 Luger Pistol & Holster **German BYF 41 Luger Pistol & Holster

**German BYF 41 Luger Pistol & Holster

Lot #367 (Sale Order 368 of 497)

9mm, 4" barrel, S/N 6289 (matching). Blued finish, plastic grips. Marked with byf code on toggle and 41 dated chamber. E/655 inspection marks. Pistol includes a single plastic bottomed P08 marked fxo code magazine with E/37 inspection. Pistol is accompanied by a bml/41 code black hardshell holster, correctly P08 marked and E/WaA288 inspected. An unmarked Luger takedown tool is included in the holster's tool pouch.



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Condition: Very good. Retains most of the blued finish, with some thinning and wear, particularly on the gripstrap and backstrap. Mechanically functional, fine bright bore. Grips very good as well. Holster in fine condition and well marked.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Colt Model 1911 A1 **Colt Model 1911 A1

**Colt Model 1911 A1

Lot #368 (Sale Order 369 of 497)

.45 ACP, 5" barrel, S/N 1256277. Parkerized finish, checkered wood grips. Frame in the Ithaca serial number range ca 1944, with FJA inspection behind triggerguard and a P inspection behind the magazine release and British proofs on the right side of the frame, along with the usual US PROPERTY and model markings. Colt marked slide with one-line address on right and serial number 7790314 on left side. "S" marked barrel, without British proofs. Entirely Parkerized, including barrel, bushing, and small parts. Includes two magazines and a 9-1918 dated P.B.&CO magazine pouch.



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Condition: Fine as refurbished. Fine bore and mechanics.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**1911A1 Colt Pistol **1911A1 Colt Pistol

**1911A1 Colt Pistol

Lot #369 (Sale Order 370 of 497)

.45ACP, 5" barrel, S/N 903284 (ca 1942-43). Parkerized finish, brown plastic grips. Standard Colt slide marks, standard US Property and model frame marks with a weak Ordnance Wheel inspection on right side of frame behind grip. GHD inspection below slide lock. Correct "two-tone" appearance to slide, darker near muzzle, with a greenish tone to the Parkerizing. Blued HS marked High Standard barrel, raised ring hollow back plastic grips marked "5" on the interior. Includes a single unmarked blued 7-round magazine.



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Condition: Very good to fine. Retains most of the Parkerized finish with some thinning on the gripstrap and along the high edges and contact points. Mechanically functional, good bore with scattered light pitting. Grips with some minor handling marks.

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EST $ 1200 - 2000

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**German AC-41 P38 Pistol - 1st Variation **German AC-41 P38 Pistol - 1st Variation

**German AC-41 P38 Pistol - 1st Variation

Lot #370 (Sale Order 371 of 497)

9mm, 5" barrel, S/N 1400a. Blued finish, mottled brown Bakelite grips. Matching numbers, early 1st variation with ac on left triggerguard, E/WaA359 inspections throughout. Does not include magazine. A nice, solid example of an early AC41 marked P38.



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Condition: Very good. Retains much of the original blue with thinning and dulling. All marks remain crisp and sharp. Grips very good. Mechanically functional, good bore that is lightly pitted. 

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EST $ 1000 - 1300

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Nazi SLD Kreigsmarine Double-Barreled Flare Pistol Nazi SLD Kreigsmarine Double-Barreled Flare Pistol

Nazi SLD Kreigsmarine Double-Barreled Flare Pistol

Lot #371 (Sale Order 372 of 497)

4-bore, 9.25" barrels, S/N 2352. Blued finish, checkered walnut grip and smooth forend. eeu maker code (Lieferungsgemeinschaft westthueringische Werkzeug- u. Metallwarenfabriken GmbH, Schmalkalden in Thueringen), dated "43" with Kriegsmarine acceptance marks. 

The Signal und Leucht Doppelschusssmodel (literally ”signal & light double shot model") flare pistol was manufactured in 4 bore and accepted 27mm flares with a variety of signaling and lighting purposes. The pistol was adopted by the Kriegsmarine (German Navy) in 1936 and remained in production until the end of World War II, with most estimates placing the total production of the stainless steel variety at slightly more than 4,000 units. The pistol was initally manufactured from stainless steel (INOX Rostfrei).  The SLD model has a long association with use on Nazi U-Boats, and the rarity and low survival rate of these guns (with an estimate of less than 100 remaining today) is attributed to the fact that many went to the bottom of ocean with their submarines. As the war progressed, Walther and other companies also produced variants of the SLD flare gun in aluminum (about 6,000) to conserve the stainless steel for more pressing manufacturing requirements. This is one of those later production aluminum signal pistols.



Condition: Fine, retains nearly all of the finish. Mechanically functional, fine bores, crisp grips and forend.

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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Nordsee Marked Walther SLD Kriegsmarine Flare Pistol Nordsee Marked Walther SLD Kriegsmarine Flare Pistol

Nordsee Marked Walther SLD Kriegsmarine Flare Pistol

Lot #372 (Sale Order 373 of 497)

27mm flare, 9.25" barrels, S/N 772. Bright finish, checkered walnut grip and plain forend. Walther maker marks and banner on left side, dated 1938, with Kriegsmarine [eagle]/M inspection. Backstrap with N/393 mark, indicating service with the North Sea fleet. 



Condition: Very good. Retains some bright finish, with scattered scuffs, dings and handling marks, along with some scattered areas of minor surface oxidation. All markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically functional, very good bores, grip with bumps, dings and wear and a chip out of the lower leading edge of the left grip. Forend with bumps and dings, as well as chip out of the right leading edge of the forend tip.

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EST $ 3000 - 5000

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Nazi Red Cross Leader Dagger Nazi Red Cross Leader Dagger

Nazi Red Cross Leader Dagger

Lot #373 (Sale Order 374 of 497)

10" spear point blade, 14.5" overall.  Silver knot with orange celluloid grip.  No makers mark on blade.  Steel scabbard with straps and hangar.



Condition: Good condition.  Blade is bright with no major darkening, rust, or damage to edge.  Grip has darkened slightly and sword knot is free of pulls or fraying.  Scabbard has a darkened patina and some dents with hangars showing some tarnish.  Straps have darkened from age but are free of major fraying.

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Japanese Officer's Kai-Gunto Japanese Officer's Kai-Gunto

Japanese Officer's Kai-Gunto

Lot #374 (Sale Order 375 of 497)

24.25" single-edged blade, 36" overall.  Brass guard with cotton-wrapped rayskin grip and brass pommel. Lacquered rayskin-covered wooden scabbard with brass mounts.  Mounts feature floral and cherry blossom themes throughout.  Blade appears to be signed.



Condition: Fair condition.  Blade has some darkening with several dents in edge.  Metal mounts have a dull patina throughout with some finish loss on raised areas.  Mekugi pin is missing, causing hilt mountings to be loose.  Crack in rayskin length of the scabbard.  Lower hangar loose as is the scabbard tip.  

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WWII German SS NCO Degen WWII German SS NCO Degen

WWII German SS NCO Degen

Lot #375 (Sale Order 376 of 497)

29.25" spear point blade, .75" wide at ricasso. Reverse ricasso marked with the Puma logo and Solingen. 5.25" grooved hilt with wire wrap and raised SS runes on obverse. Buff leather throat washer in place. Black painted scabbard with plated metal mounts, and SS rune inspection on throat.



Condition: Good to very good. Blade bright with scattered surface oxidation, discoloration and some pitting. Marks crisp and clear. Washer fine. Hilt with wear and scuffing. Scabbard good with paint loss and scattered surface oxidation.

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Canadian Red Ensign Flag Canadian Red Ensign Flag

Canadian Red Ensign Flag

Lot #376 (Sale Order 377 of 497)

Flag measures 33"x58" multi-piece construction, This is the type of ensign in use from 1921-1957 the type as carried in the 1936 Olympics.

CANADIAN RED SHIELD 1921-1957 On November 21, 1921, a royal proclamation made the royal arms of Canada to their present form. Flag makers started to use the new "Official " arms right away. At the end of the Great War when the College of Heralds was working on the current Canadian Coat of Arms, they wanted the maple leaves to be red, as they are at present. Sir Joseph Pope did everything in his power to stop it in favour of green leaves, on the assumption that vigorous leaves are green and dying (fall) leaves are red. The College of Heralds got their way by recommending to King George V that the leaves be "proper," natural coloured in heraldic language. Since both red and green are "proper" hence the change in 1957 could be made without any need to revisit the Grant of Arms. The Red Canadian Ensign Flag for the Canadian Active Service Force was approved for use on December 7, 1939 Flag Label " Paul & Hs " and " Canadan " 3x5 "

The Canadian Active Service Force (CASF) was the field force raised by the Canadian Army in the Second World War. Legally, it was distinct from the Permanent Active Militia and the Non-Permanent Active Militia, and a soldier had to be attested for service. The CASF had its own standards for enlistment and began recruiting on 1 Sep 1939. The term CASF was deleted in late 1940, and the term Canadian Army (Active) was used to represent full-time military units. The Canadian Active Service Force was officially mobilized on 1 Sep 1939. The Canadian government had decided not to place the emphasis on military involvement in the Second World War on ground forces, and instead of committing to a 60,000 man Army corps, instead authorized a single division for overseas service, with a second division to be raised and kept in Canada, only to be used "if necessary." The infantry brigades were mobilized from existing Militia units, keeping their names, badges and traditions (unlike the practice in the First World War, where Canadian Expeditionary Force units were raised as numbered battalions, often from several Militia units).

All three Permanent Force regiments were represented in the order of battle of the 1st Canadian Infantry Division. > Both divisions had three infantry brigades, each with three rifle battalions and a machine gun battalion, and each brigade was organized along regional lines. This organization was changed substantially over the next two years, with the machine gun battalions being reallotted on a scale of one per division rather than one per brigade, as well as reorganization of the rifle battalions of the 5th and 6th Brigades in 1940.  

Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone European Collection

Condition: Very good.

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USMC Unertl 8X Sniper Scope USMC Unertl 8X Sniper Scope

USMC Unertl 8X Sniper Scope

Lot #377 (Sale Order 378 of 497)

8X power, 23.5" length, marked on the scope J.Unertl  USMC-Sniper serial number 1989. has the correct mounting blocks.  Blue finish. 



Condition: A Very clear optic with no bubbles.  Retaining most of the original blue finish.  No carrying case.

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Castle of Neuschwanstein, Bavaria Watercolor by Adolf Hitler Castle of Neuschwanstein, Bavaria Watercolor by Adolf Hitler

Castle of Neuschwanstein, Bavaria Watercolor by Adolf Hitler

Lot #378 (Sale Order 379 of 497)

Adolf Hitler (German, 1889-1945). Watercolor on paper board, signed l.l.; 23.5 x 15.5".

An accompanying letter of authenticity dated September 9, 1980  from Hitler expert Peter Jahn describes this watercolor in detail. Jahn recalls a conversation with the dictator regarding this particular work, as being the largest extant watercolor by Hitler.

Fine rendering of the Castle of King Ludwig II of Bavaria - Schloss Neuschwanstein (New Swanstone Castle). This is a nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival palace. It was built by King Ludwig II as a devout homage to the great composer Richard Wagner, whom he practically worshipped. Therefore, it only follows that Adolf Hitler, who was also a devoted fan of the great Wagner would seek to honor him. It seems only logical, therefore, that New Swanstone Castle would be a natural for the young Hitler to paint at some time in his artistic career and his infatuation with Wagner would have enthused him to positively strain to make this fantastic watercolor one of his finest works.

The majesty of the castle as seen in Hitler’s painting is spellbinding and all who have seen it have praised it not only because it is Hitler’s work, but the painting itself emerges as a classic example of fine art of the Western world. Of all the watercolors painted by Hitler, this is one of the largest known. The only full and significant literary work dealing with Hitler’s paintings is titled Adolf Hitler: The Unknown Artist by Billy F. Price, and this painting is shown on page 181 of the book and is listed as plate number 6/100. Where it is shown it says it was painted in 1914 and it may have been among the last renderings he produced before enlisting in the Bavarian Army and going off to war. He still found some time to paint a few Munich scenes during that period.

Hitler’s architectural concepts were based upon his belief in “eternal values.” These values can be obviously perceived in his artistic works. These values contained mixed elements of classicism, the renaissance, and the baroque all of which were amalgamated in the “Vienna Ring Style." This monumental expression of the 19th-century imperial power may well have been the most significant architectural feeling generated in Hitler’s youth. He was acutely impressed with so many masterpieces of the building sciences as could be seen in Vienna such as the Burgtheater, the Votive Church, city hall, and Theophil von Hansen’s great Austrian Parliament building. Hitler knew these buildings down to their finest details and painted them repeatedly.

Peter Jahn of Vienna and Dr. August Priesack were considered the leading experts able to authenticate the paintings of Adolf Hitler. In 1935, the historical section of the NSDAP official archives in Munich was assigned the systematic task of locating and certifying the paintings of Adolf Hitler. Two archivists, Wilhelm Dammann and Dr. August Priesack, worked together and were responsible for authenticating all Hitler artwork that could be traced, purchased, or borrowed. The actual search for the art was carried out by staff members under the auspices of Hitler’s deputy Rudolf Hess.

Peter Jahn and Dr. Priesack were the last surviving experts in the NSDAP search for Hitler’s art. Jahn had many conversations with Hitler considering art in general, but particularly the Führer’s own art. With this painting of the castle there is an official letter of authenticity from Peter Jahn regarding this watercolor in detail. Jahn recalls a conversation with the Reich’s Chancellor himself regarding this particular work, as actually being the largest surviving watercolor by Hitler. The work is in fine condition and measures 23.5 x 15.5 inches. After the war, Jahn resumed his consulting career with no thoughts of his former activities on behalf of the Hess staff. When his name was mentioned in a magazine article in 1960, however, he received inquiries from all over the world and agreed to serve as personal advisor to the English Marquis of Bath when the latter began his large, personal collection.

Through his knowledge of Hitler’s Viennese style and subject matter and his numerous contacts in Vienna, Jahn has long been an authority on the subject and has traced and authenticated numerous paintings. His files and references were particularly useful to author Billy Price in writing his book on the subject Adolf Hitler: The Unknown Artist. Today, this book is one of the few works that covers the subject so thoroughly and interestingly. Both the paintings we acquired are shown in the book, but the Schloss Neuschwanstein canvas is unfortunately depicted in the noncolor section of the book; the St. Charles’s Church in winter, though, is shown in a large picture on page 49 of the Price book.



Condition: The watercolor was professionally framed under glass and matted. It was not examined out of the frame. The condition is overall ver

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Karlkirche in Vienna Watercolor Painting by Adolf Hitler Karlkirche in Vienna Watercolor Painting by Adolf Hitler

Karlkirche in Vienna Watercolor Painting by Adolf Hitler

Lot #379 (Sale Order 380 of 497)

Adolf Hitler (German, 1889-1945).  Watercolor and gouache on paper, signed and dated 1912, l.r.; 15.75 x 11.5 in.  

A substantial and crisp example of Hitler's work, as outlined by expert Peter Jahn in a letter of authenticity dated April 19, 1982. 

The subject of this painting was one of Hitler's favorites, which he painted several time. The Karlskirche, (St. Charles’s Church) also was one of the favorites of art researcher and authority Peter Jahn. Peter Jahn of Vienna and Dr. August Priesack were considered the leading experts able to authenticate the paintings of Adolf Hitler. In 1935, the historical section of the NSDAP official archives in Munich was assigned the systematic task of locating and certifying the paintings of Adolf Hitler. Two archivists, Wilhelm Dammann and Dr. August Priesack, worked together and were responsible for authenticating all Hitler artwork that could be traced, purchased, or borrowed. The actual search for the art was carried out by staff members under the auspices of Hitler's deputy, Rudolph Hess.  

Peter Jahn and Dr. August Priesack were the last surviving experts in the NSDAP search for Hitler's art. Jahn had many conversations with Hitler considering art in general, but particularly the Führer’s own art. With this painting of the castle there is an official letter of authenticity from Peter Jahn regarding this watercolor in detail. Jahn recalls a conversation with the Reich’s Chancellor himself regarding this particular work, as actually being the largest surviving watercolor by Hitler. After the war, Jahn resumed his consulting career with no thoughts of his former activities on behalf of the Hess staff. When his name was mentioned in a magazine article in 1960, however, he received inquiries from all over the world and agreed to serve as personal advisor to the English Marquis of Bath when the latter began his large, personal collection.

Through his knowledge of Hitler’s Viennese style and subject matter and his numerous contacts in Vienna, Jahn has long been an authority on the subject and has traced and authenticated numerous paintings. His files and references were particularly useful to author Billy Price in writing his book on the subject Adolf Hitler: The Unknown Artist. Today, this book is one of the few works that covers the subject so thoroughly and interestingly. Both the paintings are shown in the book, but the Schloss Neuschwanstein canvas is unfortunately depicted in the noncolor section of the book; the St. Charles’s Church in winter, though, is shown in a large picture on page 49 of the price book. Hitler will forever be one of the most famous leaders in the history of mankind and the mystique and fascination surrounding him seem completely unending and if anything, he seems to be becoming more and more popular with his book Mein Kampf clocking a banner digital year in 2013 and 2014 when it became an e-book bestseller on Amazon. 

This watercolor and gouache is boldly signed and dated “1912.” It is in fine condition throughout. The great architectural technique is superb and the people in the depiction are somewhat substantial. Hitler, jokingly perhaps, often said that his paintings could easily be recognized by their “unreal people;” however, the incredible attention to detail in his landscapes, city scenes, and architectural renderings absolutely abound in realism while unfortunately less apparent in his handling of the human figure. It is obvious in his works that he reached for majesty in some of his art, but he also pictured simple Germanic country scenes, as well. For him, the great structures such as the Pergamon Altar and the Parthenon, both of ancient Greece, and the ancient Roman Pantheon, symbolized for him the dimension and glory of the race he considered the founders and builders of Western civilization—the Aryans. The monumental cathedral constructions of the medieval period, the palaces of the Renaissance and the neoclassical structures of the 19th century were as he often said, “expressions of a cultural community, a heritage to be preserved and perpetuated.”

The Karl’s Church in Vienna was one of his favorite-subject paintings not only because of its beautiful architectural value, but probably because his youth was spent in the study and admiration of famed saints of the church - as any good altar boy would be proud to do. His appreciation of Saint Charles Borromeo, the Patron of the Baroque, was one of the greatest reformers of the 16th century. In 1713, one year after the last great plague epidemic, Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor, pledged to build a church for his namesake patron Saint Charles Borromeo, whom was revered as a healer for plague sufferers.

Mr. Billy Price’s book Adolf Hitler: The Unknown Artist depicts numerous churches that were painted by Adolf Hitler. It seems it was his most preferred subject matter and obviously, this say

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***M-2 Carbine By Inland Div ***M-2 Carbine By Inland Div

***M-2 Carbine By Inland Div

Lot #380 (Sale Order 381 of 497)

.30 Carbine, 18" barrel, S/N 862978. Parkerized finish, walnut stock. Fully automatic version of the M1 carbine, with selector switch on upper left side of receiver and post-WWII rebuild modifications including bayonet lug and fully adjustable rear sight. Wood handguard replaced with Amega Mounts "Scout Rifle" Picatinny rail system, with a Trijicon ACOG Reflex optic mounted with rubber cover. Includes an oiler and green webbing sling. Includes three magazines, (1) 15 round straight and (2) 30 round curved magazines.



Condition: Very good. Retains most of the Parkerized finish, appears mechanically functional, bore good with some pitting. Stock lightly sanded. 

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**Winchester Model 52 U.S. Property Marked **Winchester Model 52 U.S. Property Marked

**Winchester Model 52 U.S. Property Marked

Lot #381 (Sale Order 382 of 497)

.22LR, 28" heavy round barrel, S/N 77864B (mfg. 1953). Blued finish, smooth pistol-gripped walnut stock. Standard Winchester markings, both barrel and receiver stamped U.S. PROPERTY. Lyman adjustable target rear sight, and adjustable globe front sights. Retains all three sling swivels.



**Requires C&R or FFL

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish with some scattered oxidized freckling present. Fine bore and mechanics. Stock with scattered bumps and dings and a tiny repaired chip at the toe.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**International Harvester M-1 Garand Rifle **International Harvester M-1 Garand Rifle

**International Harvester M-1 Garand Rifle

Lot #382 (Sale Order 383 of 497)

.30-06, 24" barrel, S/N 5138946. Parkerized finish, walnut stock. Rebuilt at Raritan Arsenal with RA stamp on stock. Pistol grip marked F4Circle-P proof. LMR marked barrel, dated 2 54. Mixed internal parts including SA and WRA marked parts. With OD green web sling.



**Requires C&R or FFL

Condition: Good to Very Good. Retains most of the parkerized finish. Muzzle and throat measure "1" to "1.5". Bore very good with strong rifling, needs to be cleaned. Stock worn with weak "P" proof. Appears mechanically functional.

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Southern Percussion Full-stock Southern Percussion Full-stock

Southern Percussion Full-stock "Poor-Boy" Rifle

Lot #383 (Sale Order 384 of 497)

.36 caliber, 43" octagonal barrel. Maple full stock, brass mounted and some brass tacks. Double set triggers. iron lock with a ramrod. No patchbox or buttplate. 4" barrel tang.



Condition: Good. Stock shows dents and dings from much field usage. Lock will not stand cocked. Triggers do not work.

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EST $ 1500 - 2000

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Full-stock Percussion Rifle Full-stock Percussion Rifle

Full-stock Percussion Rifle

Lot #384 (Sale Order 385 of 497)

.660 bore diameter, 31.5" heavy octagonal barrel length, no S/N. No visible marking on the barrel. The lock has faint markings only visible is "Philadelphia." Engraved lock and hammer.  Brass furniture and maple stock. Brown barrel with front blade sight and rear Buckhorn sight.



Condition: The brass furniture has a nice mustard patina. The barrel retains some of the finish blending mostly to a patina mixing with light salt and pepper pitting. The maple stock is very good with minor nicks and dings.  Bore is good with pitting throughout.  Mechanically good.    

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Percussion Plains Rifle by Wm. Soper Percussion Plains Rifle by Wm. Soper

Percussion Plains Rifle by Wm. Soper

Lot #385 (Sale Order 386 of 497)

.460 bore diameter, 32.75" octagonal barrel length, no S/N.  Top of the barrel marked "W.H. Soper" over "354" over "London C.W." Gold inlaid band on the barrel surrounded by floral engraving on the barrel and tang.  Lock is marked "J. Tarratt & Sons" with floral engraving and 2 game birds.  Hammer has floral engraving. Trigger guard has a floral engraving to an engraved finial.  German silver two-piece round patch box, fox inlay on left side of stock on cheek piece, escutcheon, and oval plaque.  Pewter fore-end cap.  Walnut stock with checkered wrist.  Iron buttplate and triggerguard. Brown barrel with rear Buckhorn sight and front hood sight.  Patent breech. 



Condition: The barrel retains the brown finish but mostly blending to a nice chocolate patina.  The iron butt plate and trigger guard have a gray to plum patina.  The stock is in good condition with nicks and dings.  Bore is good.  Mechanically very good.   

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Percussion Full-stock Rifle By Silas Allen Percussion Full-stock Rifle By Silas Allen

Percussion Full-stock Rifle By Silas Allen

Lot #386 (Sale Order 387 of 497)

.50 caliber, 24" octagonal barrel, no S/N.  Top of barrel marked "S. Allen".  Brass patchbox in shape of a horse with engraving.  Brass Buttplate, triggerguard, sideplates, and ramrod pipes, with enraving throughout.  Wire inlay at wrist, comb, and cheek rest, which has been fitted with an engraved silver star.



Condition: Fair condition.  Barrel has an even dark plum patina with some rust and corrosion near nipple.  Brass has taken on a dull mustard patina with lock and hammer taking on a plumb color.  Wrist has been repaired with a length of cord.  Stock has dents and marks consistent with age.  Action functions normally.  Bore fair.

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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Over-and-Under Mule Ear Percussion Rifle Over-and-Under Mule Ear Percussion Rifle

Over-and-Under Mule Ear Percussion Rifle

Lot #387 (Sale Order 388 of 497)

.40 caliber/28 gauge, 32.25" octagonal-to-round barrels, bright finish, brass furniture, walnut stock with brass patchbox. Mule ear percussion lock with double set triggers. Lock and barrel both marked R.E. ROBBINS, not listed in Sellers. Replaced Buckhorn rear sight, German silver front sight blade. Two wood ramrods.



Condition: Good. Metal oxidized and lightly pitted. Fair bores, lock need attention. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and bruises.

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Percussion Cape Gun Percussion Cape Gun

Percussion Cape Gun

Lot #388 (Sale Order 389 of 497)

.36 caliber/.410 bore, 27" wedge secured barrels with hooked breeches, browned Damascus pattern finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Front action percussion locks unmarked but nicely engraved with foliate scrolls and a bird hunter at the tail. Hammers engraved en-suite. Simple brass furniture with two-piece buttplate, and semi-pistol gripped triggerguard with extended spur. Replaced Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed German silver front sight blade. Brass tipped wood ramrod secured by two iron thimbles and a brass entry pipe. The barrels are not proved underneath, suggesting that the gun is American made, even the barrels.



Condition: Very good. Retains some brown and good patterning on the barrels, the rest a nice brownish-gray with scattered oxidation. Good bores with light pitting, locks functional, stock good with bumps and dings. A very nicely made and handy little cape gun with the rifle barrel perfect for smaller game and the shotgun barrel good for small game as well as some closer fowl.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Half-Stock Percussion Sporting Rifle Half-Stock Percussion Sporting Rifle

Half-Stock Percussion Sporting Rifle

Lot #389 (Sale Order 390 of 497)

.34 caliber, 30.5" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, walnut half-stock with raised cheek rest, secured by a single key, German silver mountings and decorations, including an engraved, round patchbox. Back action percussion lock with simple scroll engraving and double set triggers. Unmarked. Fixed notch rear sight, second, empty rear dovetail, dovetailed blade front sight. Wooden ramrod.



Condition: Good to very good. Barrel with some brown and scattered surface oxidation. Very good, mostly bright bore. Mechanically functional. Stock with nicks and dings and some chipping around the lock.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Full-stock Percussion Rifle by J. Scharp Full-stock Percussion Rifle by J. Scharp

Full-stock Percussion Rifle by J. Scharp

Lot #390 (Sale Order 391 of 497)

.36 caliber 41.5" octagonal barrel, browned finish, brass mounted walnut stock with raised cheek piece. Front action percussion lock with double set triggers weakly marked and may read "Stullman" and "OHIO". Barrel signed J Scharp, who worked in Sidney, OH ca 1850s-1870s (Sellers). Barrel retained by pins with brass escutcheons, lock retained by a single screw. Semi-Roman nosed stock profile with oval brass patchbox. 



Condition: Good to very good. Barrel with an evenly oxidized brown patina, brass with a dark, uncleaned umber patina. Mechanically functional, good bore with pitting. Stock crisp with repaired crack through rear of wrist to comb.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Large Bore Percussion Fowler Large Bore Percussion Fowler

Large Bore Percussion Fowler

Lot #391 (Sale Order 392 of 497)

.885 (about 6 bore), 38.25" octagonal-to-round barrel with baluster turned rings at the transition, secured by two keys with a hooked breech. Browned finish with Damascus patterning on the barrel, gold bands at breech, lightly engraved breech, two-screw tang, lock and hammer. Back action percussion lock marked ALBRIGHT / ST. LOUIS. Straight-gripped walnut stock with checkered wrist and smooth forend. Iron mountings with German silver forend cap, escutcheon shield in toe line and barrel wedge escutcheons. Brass front sight bead. Bone tipped wooden ramrod with integral wiper at end secured by a single iron thimble mounted on the barrel's underlug. A nicely made and very crisp large bore hunting gun.

Thomas John Albright worked in St. Louis ca 1842-1877 (Sellers).



Condition: Very good. Retains some of the browned finish and Damascus patterning on the barrel, mechanically functional with a mostly bright bore. Stock with scattered nicks and dings.

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EST $ 1000 - 2000

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E. Wesson Target Percussion Rifle E. Wesson Target Percussion Rifle

E. Wesson Target Percussion Rifle

Lot #392 (Sale Order 393 of 497)

.40 caliber, 35.25" heavy octagonal-to-round barrel with hook breech, S/N 129. Browned finish, case hardened lock, iron furniture, German silver accents, walnut stock. Left angled flat of barrel marked in three lines: E. WESSON. / MASS / CAST STEEL, markings are flanked by an American eagle and the serial number 129. Back action lock and hammer are lightly engraved, with the breech and toe plate engraved en-suite. Adjustable double set triggers, sliding toe extension. Barrel rear sight dovetail filled, tang sight missing, front globe sight. Wooden rammer retained by two iron thimbles attached to the heavy under lug. Muzzle drilled for false muzzle which is not present.

Edwin Wesson was the older brother of Daniel and Frank Wesson, Daniel of course went on to found Smith & Wesson with Horace Smith. Edwin worked as a gunmaker in Grafton, MA (1834-1840) and Northboro, MA (184-1848), before moving to Hartford, CT where he worked from 1848 until his death the following year. This is a nice example of a high quality percussion target rifle circa early 1840s made by a famous Massachusetts gunsmith at the height of his career.



Condition: Very Good. Retains some trace brown on the barrel, mixed with a lightly oxidized plum brown patina. Mechanically functional, fine bore.  Stock good with scattered bumps and dings, and a couple of minor cracks. One at the lock screw, running to the barrel channel and one on the reverse, wrist at the end of the tang.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Percussion Plains Rifle by A. Wurfflein for Charles Curry Percussion Plains Rifle by A. Wurfflein for Charles Curry

Percussion Plains Rifle by A. Wurfflein for Charles Curry

Lot #393 (Sale Order 394 of 497)

.49 caliber, 30" octagonal barrel with hook breech and heavy under rib. Browned finish, walnut half-stock with raised cheek rest and a combination of iron and brass furniture. Back action lock with double set triggers. Fixed rear sight and dovetailed blade front sight. Single stock key (replaced), wood ramrod secured by two iron thimbles and a brass entry pipe. Round iron patchbox crudely inlet in obverse butt. Barrel with two screw holes near breech and marked A WURFFLEIN / PHILA and additionally marked MADE FOR CHS CURRY SAN FRANCISCO. Andrew Wurfflein was a major Philadelphia gun maker, ca 1835-1871 (Sellers) and Charles Curry was a noted gun retailer in San Francisco ca 1852-1863 (Sellers). Any Gold Rush era arms that bear Curry's retailer mark are scarce and desirable collector pieces.



Condition: Good. Barrel with an oxidized brown patina, some surface oxidation and pitting. Good bore, mostly bright.  Stock good with added finish, a couple of cracks around the lock screw, and chipping around the lock and patchbox. Stock also shows numerous bumps, dings and handling marks.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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**Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Rifle **Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Rifle

**Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Rifle

Lot #394 (Sale Order 395 of 497)

.45-70, 22" round barrel, button magazine, S/N 125058 (mfg. ca 1901). Blued finish, smooth, shotgun butt with checkered Winchester buttplate and smooth walnut forend. Elevation adjustable leaf Buckhorn rear sight and dovetailed Marble's No 2 blade front sight with white bead.



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Condition: Good to very good. Retains some minute traces of the blued finish in protected areas of the frame. The balance of the frame a lightly cleaned gray patina, with the barrel retaining some later added blue that is thinning and streaky. All markings remain fairly clear and legible, mechanically functional, good, lightly pitted bore. Stock with scattered nicks and dings.

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EST $ 1200 - 1800

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Shiloh-Sharps Model 1874 Rifle Shiloh-Sharps Model 1874 Rifle

Shiloh-Sharps Model 1874 Rifle

Lot #395 (Sale Order 396 of 497)

.45-70, 30" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 8347. Blued and case hardened finish, checkered straight-gripped stock with case hardened rifle buttplate, checkered semi-Schnabel forend. Standard combination Buckhorn and ladder rear barrel sight, dovetailed German silver blade front sight, with un-graduated tang mounted peep sight. Adjustable double set triggers. Factory sling swivels and added leather sling. A really fine, near new Shiloh Sharps that would retail for in excess of $3,500 these days, with the options noted above, and with the usual wait to receive one of their fine rifles. This one can go home with your today.



Condition: Very fine, showing little if any use. Excellent bore and mechanics, very fine stock with only minimal handling marks. 

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EST $ 1750 - 2500

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**U.S. Model 1903 Springfield Sporterized **U.S. Model 1903 Springfield Sporterized

**U.S. Model 1903 Springfield Sporterized

Lot #396 (Sale Order 397 of 497)

.30-06 caliber, 24" barrel, S/N 774654.  Fitted with Lyman sight and rubber recoil pad.  Top of barrel marked "R.F. SEDGLEY, INC. PHILA P.A. USA" in one line.  Floral engraving on bolt assembly.  



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Condition: Good condition.  Some light rust on barrel with wear on moving surfaces.  Stock is free of major damage but has some marks due to age.  Bore good.

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EST $ 1000 - 2000

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*Winchester Model 101 Diamond Grade Skeet *Winchester Model 101 Diamond Grade Skeet

*Winchester Model 101 Diamond Grade Skeet

Lot #397 (Sale Order 398 of 497)

12 gauge, 27.5" ventilated, matted rib with white bead mid-way and front blade sight, ported barrels, S/N DG538335E. Blued finish, engraved receiver in the white, highly figured walnut stock with checkered pistol grip and rubber Winchester butt pad, checkered forend. Gold plated single select trigger, with 14.25" length of pull, 1.625" drop of comb. Includes lockable lined case.



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Condition: Fine. Shows little use, retains most of the finish, fine bores, mechanically functional, crisp wood.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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**Winchester Model 42 Pump Shotgun **Winchester Model 42 Pump Shotgun

**Winchester Model 42 Pump Shotgun

Lot #398 (Sale Order 399 of 497)

.410 gauge, 28" plain round barrel, S/M 3466, mfg. 1933. Blued finish, plain walnut pistol gripped stock and grooved forend, take-down configuration. Standard Winchester barrel markings, hard rubber Winchester buttplate.



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Condition: Very good. Barrel retains much of the original blue, receiver appears to have been touched up being a mixture of original finish and added blue. Mostly smooth metal with a couple of small patches of minor surface oxidation and roughness on the receiver. Mechanically functional, bright, fine bore. Stock and forend with nicks and dings and some added finish.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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Maynard M-1882 Sporting Rifle Maynard M-1882 Sporting Rifle

Maynard M-1882 Sporting Rifle

Lot #399 (Sale Order 400 of 497)

.32 CF, 24" heavy round barrel, S/N 11602. Barrel S/N 18130.  Blued and case hardened finish, checkered deluxe figured walnut pistol-gripped stock with checkered Schnabel forend. Adjustable tang peep sight, front sight dovetail empty, rear barrel sight dovetail filled. Standard Edward Maynard patent marks on left side of receiver and standard Model 1882 marks on right side.



Condition: Very good. Retains some of the blue on the barrel with a splotchy appearance and a brownish-gray patina. Mechanically functional, good bore. Stock solid with bumps, dings, mars and wear.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Stevens Model 44 Rifle With Malcom Scope Stevens Model 44 Rifle With Malcom Scope

Stevens Model 44 Rifle With Malcom Scope

Lot #400 (Sale Order 401 of 497)

.25RF, 24" round barrel, S/M 24685. Blued finish, case hardened receiver, plain walnut stock and semi-Schnabel forend. Top of barrel marked in two lines: J STEVENS A. & T. CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS USA PAT. APR. 17, 94. Stevens marked telescopic sight with 28.125" tube, serial number 161. 



Condition: Excellent. Retains nearly all of the blue and vivid case hardened finish. Mechanically functional, with a bright, fine bore. Stock crisp with minor handling marks. A really lovely little target rifle in a wonderful state of preservation.

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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**Winchester Model 70 Super Grade in Factory Box **Winchester Model 70 Super Grade in Factory Box

**Winchester Model 70 Super Grade in Factory Box

Lot #401 (Sale Order 402 of 497)

.458 Win. Magnum, 22" barrel, S/N 769974 (mfg. ca 1966). Blued finish, deluxe checkered Monte Carlo stock with rubber Winchester butt pad and checkered forend and contrasting tip. Magazine floor plate marked Super Grade. Fully adjustable rear sight with hooded, ramped front sight. Drilled and tapped for scope mounts. QD swivels mounted in toe and on bottom of barrel. In original factory box with original sling.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the finish, fine, bright bore, mechanically functional. Stock crisp with some light handling marks.

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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Factory Engraved Marlin Model 1893 Take Down Rifle Factory Engraved Marlin Model 1893 Take Down Rifle

Factory Engraved Marlin Model 1893 Take Down Rifle

Lot #402 (Sale Order 403 of 497)

.30-30, 24" octagonal-to-round barrel, half-magazine, S/N 268470. Blued barrel, case hardened receiver, checkered pistol-gripped walnut stock with smooth walnut forend. Crescent buttplate, adjustable tang sight, dovetailed front sight with brass bead, barrel sight dovetail is filled.  Top of octagonal barrel marked  in two lines: MARLIN FIRE-ARMS Co. NEW-HAVEN, CT. U.S.A. / PATENTED OCT. 11, 1887, APRIL 2, 1889, AUGUST 1, 1898. Left angled flat marked: SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL and top of barrel marked 30-30 at breech. Top of receiver is marked MARLIN SAFETY. Receiver engraved with flowing scroll boarder lines, floral sprays and with a buck on the reverse. 



Condition: Good to very good overall. Barrel retains most of the blue finish. Traces of blue on magazine tube and traces of case coloring on receiver. Mechanically functional, take down catch is frozen, good bore that is dark and dirty.  Stock good as refinished, with worn checkering and added varnish.

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EST $ 1500 - 2000

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*Cimaron's Winchester Model 1866 Rifle By Uberti *Cimaron's Winchester Model 1866 Rifle By Uberti

*Cimaron's Winchester Model 1866 Rifle By Uberti

Lot #403 (Sale Order 404 of 497)

.45 Colt, 24" octagonal barrel, S/N 79097. Blued finish, color casehardened lever and hammer, brass receiver and furniture. Straight gripped hardwood stock with crescent buttplate. Folding ladder rear sight, dovetailed blade front sight. Made by Uberti in Italy for Cimarron's Repeating Arms Company of Fredericksburg, TX. An "as new", in the original cardboard box rifle that would be a great rifle for Cowboy Action Shooting or just plain fun at the range.



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Condition: Fine to excellent. Near new condition, showing little wear with almost all of the finish. A few surface scratches are present on the brass. Mechanically fine, fine bore, stock with some minor dings and mars.

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EST $ 800 - 1200

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*Illinois Sesquicentennial Winchester Model 94 Rifle, .30-30 Caliber *Illinois Sesquicentennial Winchester Model 94 Rifle, .30-30 Caliber

*Illinois Sesquicentennial Winchester Model 94 Rifle, .30-30 Caliber

Lot #404 (Sale Order 405 of 497)

.30-30 caliber, 20" barrel length, S/N IS30731.  Left side of the barrel marked with address, model and caliber.  Right side of the barrel marked "Illinois Sesquicentennial 1818-1968" in gold.  Left side of the frame marked "Land of Lincoln" with a profile portrait of Lincoln.  Blue finish on the barrel, magazine tube, framer and lever.  Gold-plated trigger, saddle ring and butt plate.  Walnut stock.  Comes in original box.



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Condition: Excellent.  Like new in the box.

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EST $ 1000 - 2000

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Merrimack Sporting Rifle Merrimack Sporting Rifle

Merrimack Sporting Rifle

Lot #405 (Sale Order 406 of 497)

.428" bore, .44RF, 28" heavy octagonal barrel, .5" across the flats, no S/N. Blued and case hardened finish, walnut stock with crescent buttplate, fore-end with brass tip. Unmarked. Standard folding barrel sight, tang peep sight, globe front sight. Circa 1867-1869, during the brief period of time that Merrimack Arms produced Ballard rifles, prior to being taken over by Brown Manufacturing Co. Interestingly this rifle does not appear to have been intended to be a dual ignition (percussion / cartridge) gun as nearly all Merrimack Arms were. The hole for the percussion cone in the breech block is filled with a screw that appears factory (or at least period). An interesting, possibly custom order or prototype rifle from Merrimack.



Condition: Good to very good. Retains some streaky original blue on the barrel, which has blended with a smooth plum brown patina. Receiver retains some vivid case color, mostly on the top and tang, the balance having dulled and faded to a dull pewter gray. Mechanically functional. Ejector is missing the external handle needed to actuate it. Good bore. Stock good with bumps and dings, fore-end with some slivers of wood missing on both sides and a repaired crack at the tip on the reverse.

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EST $ 1800 - 2200

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Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co. Ballard Sporting Rifle Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co. Ballard Sporting Rifle

Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co. Ballard Sporting Rifle

Lot #406 (Sale Order 407 of 497)

.44 RF percussion caliber, 26" octagonal barrel, S/N 19116. With matching serial numbers throughout. The top flat of the barrel is marked No. 44, and the serial number is marked on the top of the barrel near the breech, and on the top of the frame. The left side of the frame is marked Merrimack Arms & M.F.G. Co. / Newburyport Mass. / Ballard's Patent / Nov. 5 1861. A patent date is also marked on the left of the hammer. With blade front sight and sliding peep rear sight on the tang. Rosewood forearm with plated forend and shell extractor. Rosewood stock with crescent buttplate.



Condition: The barrel has dark patches of original blue finish, with some fading and streaking throughout. The frame has a mostly gray patina, with some darker areas splotched throughout. The rosewood has several handling marks, with some scratches along the upper ridge of the butt. The bore and mechanics are very good to excellent.

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**Remington Model 720 Secretary Of The Navy Trophy Rifle Presented To GYSGT F.L. Murphy **Remington Model 720 Secretary Of The Navy Trophy Rifle Presented To GYSGT F.L. Murphy

**Remington Model 720 Secretary Of The Navy Trophy Rifle Presented To GYSGT F.L. Murphy

Lot #407 (Sale Order 408 of 497)

.30-06, 22" barrel, S/N 41477. Blued finish, checkered, pistol-gripped walnut stock with checkered Remington buttplate and checkered forearm. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, ramped front sight blade with brass bead. Sling swivels in toe and forend. Magazine floorplate marked in four lines: SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TROPHY / NATIONAL SERVICE RIFLE CHAMPION 1993 / GYSGT F.L. MURPHY / USMC 2369-82X. To put that in perspective, a perfect score would 2400-100X. Gunnery Sergeant Murphy was also the recipient of the 1994 Gunnery Sergeant Carlos N. Hatchcock II Award. A fine example of a Secretary of the Navy Trophy Rifle presented to a USMC gunnery sergeant who shot an impressive score in competition and has had an equally impressive military career. Included with the rifle is a copy of the Fourteenth Annual Modern Day Marine Military Exposition Program, which includes a photo and brief biography of GSGT Frank L. Murphy on pages 10-11. Includes original factory box, numbered to the gun.



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Condition: Very fine to nearly excellent. Retains nearly all of the blued finish, with a fine bright bore. Mechanically functional. Stock with some lightly scattered bumps and dings from handling. Program and box about very good.

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EST $ 2500 - 5000

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Maynard 1882 .22 Target Rifle w/ Steven's Scope & Shotgun Barrel Maynard 1882 .22 Target Rifle w/ Steven's Scope & Shotgun Barrel

Maynard 1882 .22 Target Rifle w/ Steven's Scope & Shotgun Barrel

Lot #408 (Sale Order 409 of 497)

.22RF, 24" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 13533. Blued and case hardened finish, checkered deluxe figured walnut pistol-gripped stock with plain forend. Additional barrel in 20 gauge measuring 24", having the original Maynard factory checkered Schnabel forend. This Maynard 1882 Sporting rifle has the original matching numbered barrel, that was re-chambered by the Stevens Arms Company and so marked on the barrel. A Stevens telescopic sight was added at that time, with a 19.325" tube, serial numbered 556.  The barrel was also refinished at the time of alteration. The barrel has what appears to be a non-factory smooth forend. The original forend being fond on the 20 gauge barrel, which is not numbered. The rifle also has a folding tang sight and a folding globe front sight, as well as a two leaf barrel sight. Frame with standard Maynard patent marks on the reverse and Mass Arms markings on the obverse. A lovely little set sporting set.



Condition: Fine, retaining most of the restored finish, with the shotgun barrels retaining what appears to be original finish. Fine bores throughout. Mechanically functional. Crisp wood with minor bumps and dings, clear optics.

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EST $ 2000 - 4000

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Maynard Gallery Rifle Maynard Gallery Rifle

Maynard Gallery Rifle

Lot #409 (Sale Order 410 of 497)

.22RF, 24" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 22127. Barrel serial number matching. Blued and case hardened finish, checkered walnut straight gripped stock with brass Swiss-style buttplate, checkered Schnabel forend. Adjustable Marble tang peep sight, folding globe front sight. 



Condition: Very Good to Fine. Retains most of the blue on the barrel, with fading, wear and loss. Receiver with silvery faded case colors and traces of mottling. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with handling marks, minor dings and some wear to the checkering.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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Maynard M-1882 2-Barrel set 16GA/.40 Cal with Malcolm Scope Maynard M-1882 2-Barrel set 16GA/.40 Cal with Malcolm Scope

Maynard M-1882 2-Barrel set 16GA/.40 Cal with Malcolm Scope

Lot #410 (Sale Order 411 of 497)

<p>.40 CF (probably .40-40 Maynard), 26" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N <i>741</i>. Shotgun barrel 28 gauge, 24" and numbered to the frame. Rifle barrel S/N <i>28<?i>. Blued finish, casehardened receiver, checkered walnut straight grip stock, no forend. Standard Maynard M-1882 receiver markings on right and Mass Arms markings on left. Wm Malcolm marked telescopic sight mounted on rifle barrel with 30.625" tube.</p><br><br>Condition: Very good. Retains traces of blue on the rifle barrel with a dusky, blue gray patina. Shotgun barrel with much of its original bright blue. Frame with traces of case color. Mechanically functional, both bores fine. Stock with handling marks, bumps and dings.<br><br>Eliminate the Hassle of Third-Party Shippers: Let Cowan's Ship Directly To You!<br>If you'd like a shipping estimate before the auction, contact Cowan's in-house shipping department at shipping@cowans.com or 513.871.1670 x219.<br><br>EST $ 2000 - 3000

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Marlin-Ballard 45-70 Practice Rifle Marlin-Ballard 45-70 Practice Rifle

Marlin-Ballard 45-70 Practice Rifle

Lot #411 (Sale Order 412 of 497)

.45-70, 28" octagonal barrel, S/N 4743. Blued finish, straight gripped plain walnut stock with crescent buttplate, Schnabel forend. Two line Marlin address and patent marking on left of frame. Small loop lever, adjustable buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed blade front sight. 



Condition: Very good. Retains traces of blue on the barrel, more on the buttplate, the balance a smooth brown patina. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock and forend very good with some light handling marks and some minor dings.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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Heavy Barrel Remington Rolling Block Target Rifle Heavy Barrel Remington Rolling Block Target Rifle

Heavy Barrel Remington Rolling Block Target Rifle

Lot #412 (Sale Order 413 of 497)

.44 caliber, 32.625" heavy octagonal barrel, S/N 89333. Blued and case hardened finish, checkered pistol gripped walnut buttstock, plain walnut forend with iron cap. No markings. Two serial numbers present on grip tang, #6731 at tip, running horizontally and #89333 running vertically closer to the triggerguard. The second number appears more recent and is more crisply stamped. Sharps-style long range peep rear sight and spirit level front sight. Chambering not know, probably .44-77 or possibly .44-90. Similar to the Remington long range Creedmore model, without the octagonal-to-round barrel.



Condition: Very good. Retains flecks of blue on the barrel, which is mostly a smooth plum brown patina. Receiver with traces of case color and scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, very good bore is dirty and lightly pitted. Stock with dings and mars from handling and use and a small replaced piece of wood along the toe line.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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Marlin 4 1/4 Rifle Marlin 4 1/4 Rifle

Marlin 4 1/4 Rifle

Lot #413 (Sale Order 414 of 497)

.40-63, 30" heavy octagonal barrel. Blued and case hardened finish, smooth, straight gripped walnut stock with crescent buttplate, smooth Schnabel walnut fore-end, open loop lever. Adjustable barrel mounted Buckhorn sight on barrel; tang mounted Vernier sight, dovetailed front sight blade. Left side of receiver marked in two lines: JM MARLIN. NEW HAVEN, CONN U.S.A. / BALLARD'S PATENT NOV. 5, 1861. Top of barrel with caliber mark. Wooden cleaning rod retained by two iron pipes.



Condition: Good. The barrel that has a mottled oxidized brown and gray patina. Receiver with a similar patina and scattered age discoloration and oxidation. Bore about good with strong rifling, but heavily oxidized with light to moderate pitting. Mechanically functional. Stock good with numerous scattered bumps, dings, and mars and several repaired cracks at the wrist.

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EST $ 3500 - 5000

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*Arnold Arms Co. Custom Remington Model 700 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle *Arnold Arms Co. Custom Remington Model 700 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle

*Arnold Arms Co. Custom Remington Model 700 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle

Lot #414 (Sale Order 415 of 497)

7.62 Nato caliber, 25" round heavy barrel, S/N E6830027. The barrel is marked Arnold Arms Co. Inc Arlington, WA, along with the caliber at the breech. The receiver is marked Remington Model 700. The synthetic stock is camouflaged, and features a Harris bipod, an H-S Precision recoil pad, a palm rest and a canvas sling. Mounted to the receiver is a Leupold 10x adjustable scope.



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Condition: The rifle is in very good to excellent overall condition. There is one piece of tape on the underside of the stock, likely from when it was painted.

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EST $ 4000 - 7500

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Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Engraved Winchester Model 1866

Engraved Winchester Model 1866

Lot #416 (Sale Order 416 of 497)

.44RF, 20" barrel, S/N 44831 (1871 mfg). Blued finish, brass frame and furniture, walnut stock and forend. Contemporary engraved receiver with forest, game and hunting scenes. Winchester two-line barrel mark with "King's Improvement" marking on second line. Serial number stamped in block numbers behind trigger. L-shaped 2-leaf rear sight, two barrel bands, saddle ring. 



Condition: Good. Retains no blue but has an attractive plum brown patina on the barrel that shows some scattered pinpricking and light pitting. Barrel mark remains clear. Engraving crisp. Mechanically functional, good bore that is lightly pitted with strong rifling. Buttstock sanded and refinished, but is numbered 831, matching the rifle. The forend appears to be a replacement that shows crude work on the interior.

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EST $ 6000 - 9000

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Winchester 3rd Model 1866 SRC Winchester 3rd Model 1866 SRC

Winchester 3rd Model 1866 SRC

Lot #417 (Sale Order 417 of 497)

.44RF, 20" barrel, S/N 103394 (1872 mfg). Blued finish, brass frame and furniture, walnut stock and forend. Weak Winchester two-line barrel mark with "King's Improvement" marking on second line. Serial number stamped in block numbers behind trigger. L-shaped 2-leaf rear sight, two barrel bands, saddle ring. 



Condition: Good to very good. Retains no blue, but barrel has a pleasing plum brown patina with scattered surface oxidation, pinpricking and some minor pitting. Brass with a lovely, deep ocher patina that is untouched. Mechanically functional, with a very good bore that remains partially bright with strong rifling and some scattered pitting. Wood good with moderate wear, scattered mars, and minor chip out of the toe.

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EST $ 4000 - 6000

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*Cased Set of Texas Sesquicentennial Winchester Model 94's (1 of 150) *Cased Set of Texas Sesquicentennial Winchester Model 94's (1 of 150)

*Cased Set of Texas Sesquicentennial Winchester Model 94's (1 of 150)

Lot #418 (Sale Order 418 of 497)

Rare and desirable cased set of Texas Sesquicentennial Winchester Model 1894's in a carbine and rifle.  150 of these sets were made commemorating the Texas Sesquicentennial and presented in a nice oak case with blue velvet lining with a large Bowie knife by "Western USA."  The bowie has a 9.25" clip point blade with false edge.  Etched gold western scenes on each side of the blade.  White micarta grip with brass cross guard and pommel.  

The carbine has a 18.25" barrel length and is .38-55 caliber.  S/N TEXM131.  Left side of the barrel marked in 2 lines with address and caliber markings.  The right side is marked in gold "1836 - Texas - 1986".  Gold plated frame with engraved famous Texas scenes.  Blue barrel and magazine tube with 2 gold barrel bands.  Blue lever with etched gold stage coach scene and rose on adverse side.  Fancy checkered walnut stock and forearm.

The rifle has a 24" barrel length and is .38-55 caliber.  S/N TSRM131.  Left side of the barrel is marked in 2 lines with address and caliber markings.  The left side of the barrel is etched in gold "1836 - Texas - 1986".  Right side of the barrel is etched in gold "Sesquicentennial".  The frame is blued with gold etchings of famous Texas scenes.  Blue barrel and magazine tube.  Blue lever with gold etching of stage coach and rose on adverse side.  Fancy checkered butt stock and forearm.



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Condition: Rare and desirable commemorative set in very good condition, ready to display.

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EST $ 6000 - 8000

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J.M. Marlin 3 1/2 Target Rifle J.M. Marlin 3 1/2 Target Rifle

J.M. Marlin 3 1/2 Target Rifle

Lot #419 (Sale Order 419 of 497)

.40-65 caliber, 30" octagonal barrel, S/N 4336. Blued and case hardened finish, deluxe checkered straight gripped walnut buttstock with shotgun butt and hard rubber buttplate. Checkered walnut Schnabel fore-end. Tang mounted peep rear sight, Buckhorn barrel mounted rear sight, globe front sight. Single trigger with small loop lever. Left side of receiver marked in two lines: JM MARLIN. NEW HAVEN, CONN U.S.A. / BALLARD'S PATENT NOV. 5, 1861.



Condition: Very good to fine. Retains some original blue on the barrel, which has a mottled appearance of original blue, bluish gray patina and some splotches of age discoloration and minor surface oxidation. More blue present forward of the fore-end than closer to the receiver. Receiver a smooth mottled silvery gray with hints of original mottled coloring. Lever similar in appearance. Stock very good retaining most of the varnish and crisp checkering, with scattered bumps and dings.

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Marlin #7 A-1 Creedmoor Long Range Rifle Marlin #7 A-1 Creedmoor Long Range Rifle

Marlin #7 A-1 Creedmoor Long Range Rifle

Lot #420 (Sale Order 420 of 497)

.44-100, 34" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 1813. Blued and case hardened finish, checkered deluxe fancy walnut pistol-gripped stock with checkered, flat metal shotgun buttplate , deluxe checkered walnut fore-end with grooved horn tip, full loop lever. Tang-mounted Vernier sight, spirit level adjustable globe front sight. Buttplate with screw filled mounting holes for optional long range sight placement. Left side of receiver marked in two lines: JM MARLIN. NEW HAVEN, CONN U.S.A. / BALLARD'S PATENT NOV. 5, 1861. Engraved receiver with Long Range surrounded by foliate splays on the right side and Ballard A 1 on the left, similarly embellished. London commercial proofs on barrel, receiver and breech block.



Condition: Very fine to excellent, retaining most of the original blue on the barrel which has faded and thinned somewhat, blending with a smooth plum brown patina. Receiver retaining significant, but faded case color, with a mostly duller mottled silvery gray and blue on the sides and some vibrant color on bottom, as well as on the lever. Excellent bore, mechanically fine. Stock and fore-end about fine, with crisp checkering and most of the varnish remaining. Some very minor bumps, dings and handling marks present. Overall a really outstanding and exceptionally crisp example of a desirable Ballard long range Creedmoor rifle.

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EST $ 12000 - 16000

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Contemporary Massive Hunting Knife-Percussion Pistol Combination Contemporary Massive Hunting Knife-Percussion Pistol Combination

Contemporary Massive Hunting Knife-Percussion Pistol Combination

Lot #421 (Sale Order 421 of 497)

17" blade with a serrated edge and false edge and a fuller near the false edge. The brass quillon is marked Quebec in two places. The stag handle has a brass ferrule and brass pommel. Attached to the right side of the blade is .44 caliber percussion pistol with a 4" octagonal barrel with an engraved frame, hammer, and drop-down trigger. Overall length 22.25". Includes homemade leather sheath.



Condition: The blade has a silver gray patina, with areas of light staining. The pistol has a mottled grey and silver patina. The hammer does not lock when cocked. Stag handle and pommel with nice old looking patina.

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EST $ 1000 - 2000

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Cased Pair of Allen & Wheelock Bar Hammer Pistols Cased Pair of Allen & Wheelock Bar Hammer Pistols

Cased Pair of Allen & Wheelock Bar Hammer Pistols

Lot #422 (Sale Order 422 of 497)

.30 caliber, 2.25" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 190 & 195. Blued finish, scroll engraved frames, ivory grips. Both bar hammers marked ALLEN'S PATENT. The pistols are contained in a period wood case that is typical of Allen casings with brown velvet lining and pillow in the lid, with accessory compartments. Included are a dual-cavity round ball mold and barrel wrench combination, and a correct pattern brass plunger-style Allen powder flask with red Moroccan leather wrapping. Also included with the set is a wonderful period written, note in heavily oxidized iron ink, on a piece of faded blue paper that reads as follows:

Presented to Mr. Stewart by his friend Christopher Peven as a remembrance for his friendship – for the short space of time that we passed between us, and wish that be ever part of him. Additional research into Mr. Peven and Mr. Stewart and the circumstances of this gift might prove fruitful.



Condition: Good to very good. Both pistols devoid of finish and have been cleaned to bright. The metal shows some scattered surface oxidation and discoloration. Grips good. Both pistols are mechanically functional with rusty bores. Casing is good to very good as are accessories.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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English Cased 1849 Colt Percussion Revolver English Cased 1849 Colt Percussion Revolver

English Cased 1849 Colt Percussion Revolver

Lot #423 (Sale Order 423 of 497)

.31 caliber, 5" barrel, S/N 5253 (mfg. ca 1855).  Blued and casehardened finished, silver-plated iron backstrap and triggerguard, walnut grip. Standard two-line, bracketed, Colt London address on barrel, and two-line patent mark on frame. London commercial proofs on barrel and cylinder, matching numbers (except wedge). Contained in an English style, mahogany veneered case with partitioned interior and blue velvet lining. Accessories include: a James Dixon & Sons marked copper bag flask, a Colt dual cavity iron bullet mold, a combination nipple wrench and screwdriver, a wooden handled cleaning rod, a japaned tin of Eley percussion caps, some loose lead bullets, and spare cones (nipples).



Condition: Good to very good. Revolver has been cleaned in the European fashion and polished bright, but most marks remain clear and sharp as does most of the cylinder scene. The triggerguard and backstrap retain some of the silver plated finish. Mechanically functional, good bore. Case and accessories rate good to very good.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Colt M-1849 Pocket in Contemporary Case Colt M-1849 Pocket in Contemporary Case

Colt M-1849 Pocket in Contemporary Case

Lot #424 (Sale Order 424 of 497)

.31 caliber, 3.875" octagonal barrel, S/N 320611. Blued and case hardened finish, silver-plated brass frame, walnut grips. All matching numbers, including the wedge. Standard one-line NY barrel address, cylinder with roll engraved stage coach scene. Contained in carved folk art style case of more recent vintage, with blue velvet lining, copper flask, jappaned tin of caps with a blue Eley Brothers label, an unmarked brass pistol mold, a partial package of cartridges and a key.



Condition: Very good. Pistol retains some blue on the barrel and some traces of case color on the frame and loading lever. Cylinder mostly a brownish patina with spots of surface oxidation. Frame with traces of silver. Grips fine with some varnish. Mechanically functional, good bore. Case and accessories good.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Colt Early Third Model 1851 Navy Revolver Colt Early Third Model 1851 Navy Revolver

Colt Early Third Model 1851 Navy Revolver

Lot #425 (Sale Order 425 of 497)

.36 caliber, 7.5" octagonal barrel, S/N 20327 (mfg. ca 1853). Blued and casehardened finished, silver-plated triggerguard and backstrap, varnished walnut grip. All visible numbers match. Early one-line New York barrel address, small triggerguard.



Condition: Very good. Retains some of the original blue on the barrel, along with an oxidized plum brown patina. Some traces of faded case color are present on the frame and loading lever. Much of the silver plating remains on the back strap and triggerguard. Roll engraved scene very good and mostly visible, all markings crisp. Mechanically functional, good bore, grips significant wear, chips and dings.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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Manhattan Pepperbox Pistol Manhattan Pepperbox Pistol

Manhattan Pepperbox Pistol

Lot #426 (Sale Order 426 of 497)

.30 caliber, 3.5" 6-shot barrel cluster, S/N 10. Blued finish, lightly engraved frame, walnut grips. Matching numbers throughout. Bar hammer with standard two-line Manhattan address, barrels marked "Cast Steel".



Condition: Very good to fine. Retains some bright blue on the barrels and nipple shield, with traces on the frame. Mechanically functional, fair, pitted bores. Grips good, with some varnish and handling marks.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Manhattan Navy Series III Revolver Manhattan Navy Series III Revolver

Manhattan Navy Series III Revolver

Lot #427 (Sale Order 427 of 497)

.36 caliber, 6.5" octagonal barrel, S/N 16325 (matching). Blued and casehardened finish, silver-plated brass triggerguard and backstrap, walnut grip. Standard one-line Manhattan Newark barrel address. Cylinder roll-engraved with multi-panel martial scenes. Five-shot cylinder, spring plate on recoil shield.



Condition: Very good. Retains some of the blued finish on the barrel and some faded case coloring on the frame. Backstrap and triggerguard with an uncleaned, dark ocher patina and no silver plating. Mechanically functional, good, dirty and pitted bore. Grip good, with a couple of repaired cracks and some added finish, but likely replacement as it does not fit quite right.

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Allen, Thurber & Co Target Pistol with Stock Allen, Thurber & Co Target Pistol with Stock

Allen, Thurber & Co Target Pistol with Stock

Lot #428 (Sale Order 428 of 497)

.36 caliber, 16" octagonal barrel, turned round at the muzzle for the last 1". Blued and casehardened finish, smooth walnut grips with detachable fancy walnut buttstock without patchbox and with crescent buttplate. Frame engraved with tight foliate scrolls, with the butt cap, hammer and triggerguard engraved en-suite. Unmarked. The pistol is mounted with an adjustable tang mounted peep sight that is missing the eye disc and a "tube and ball" front sight that is missing the ball. A wooden ramrod is included that is a contemporary replacement.



Condition: Good. Barrel retains no finish, with a gray patina and scattered pinprick pitting and surface oxidation. Engraving remains crisp on the frame and other parts. The buttcap retains faint traces of case hardening. The frame has a couple of small repaired cracks in the backstrap, concealed by the attached buttstock. Mechanically functional, good bore with crisp rifling and scattered light pitting. Grips good with a small repair to the upper corner of the left grip where it meets the frame. The detachable buttstock has a 1.5" long, trapezoidal shaped piece of wood set into the comb, apparently an old repair. The buttstock fits the pistol well and attaches securely. Both the stock and grips show scattered bumps, dings and minor mars.

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EST $ 2500 - 5000

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Alvin White Deluxe Engraved Colt Pocket Model of Navy Caliber Made for Walter Moreau Alvin White Deluxe Engraved Colt Pocket Model of Navy Caliber Made for Walter Moreau

Alvin White Deluxe Engraved Colt Pocket Model of Navy Caliber Made for Walter Moreau

Lot #429 (Sale Order 429 of 497)

.36 caliber, 5.5" barrel, rebated and fluted cylinder, S/N 49012. Blue and case hardened finish, gilt backstrap and triggerguard. Carved Ivory grips.  This pistol is beautifully engraved by Alvin White in the deluxe feature in the Colts during the period of  1850-1870, Nice banknote scrolls interwinding throughout the frame and barrel and cylinder.  Signed on the right inside of the triggerguard "AAW".  Original cardboard box and walnut case with glass top.  

Included with this lot is a factory letter addressed to Walt Moreau, dated March 3, 1994 from R.L. Wilson. The letter reads as follows:

Dear Walt,

This will attest to the history of Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver,Serial No. 49012, recently shipped to you. The revolver is one of two 'in the white" which i was able to acquire from the last batch of percussion arms sold by the Colt Firearms Division, c. 1985. Third Model Dragoons from that arms group were primarily made into the L.D. Nimschke Special Issue Revolver (as pictured on page 28 of the Christie's benefit auction for The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Arms and Armour Department, 8 October 1985). 

Two of the Model 1862 Police revolvers from the last percussion Colts were embellished in the pattern of L.D. Nimschke's as depicted on page 33 of the writer's book, L.D. NIMSCHKE FIREAMS ENGRAVER. An antique Colt Model 1862 Police revolver with the same scroll style is pictured in that book in plates V and VI. The arabesque scroll was a particular design of Nimschke, one of the most accomplished and versatile of arms engravers in America in the second half of the nineteenth century.

Alvin White was involved in this project as the engraver, and the maker of the one-piece ivory grips, one panel carved in relief with an American eagle motif. The backstrap was inscribed: "Walt Moreau March 2nd 1993."

Alvin White is the most famous and versatile of all 20th century arms engravers. His work has been featured in more books and publications than any engraver in American history. Several of the author's own writings have been documented in Alvin White's work. Among these volumes are: THE BOOK OF COLT ENGRAVING, THE BOOK OF WINCHESTER ENGRAVING, COLT ENGRAVING, WINCHESTER ENGRAVING, COLT AN AMERICAN LEGEND, WINCHESTER AN AMERICAN LEGEND and the forthcoming Random House Work: STEEL CANVAS: THE ART OF AMERICAN ARMS. The WINCHESTER ENGRAVING book was dedicated to Alvin White, in a special tribute to his brilliance, and to his unique influence on generations of engravers of firearms. 

One of the most comprehensive articles on Alvin White appeared in Man at Arms magazine (September/October and November/December 1980): "A.A. White/Price of Craftsmen," by the present writer. The two-part presentation presentation totalled sixteen pages, with numerous illustrations, many in full color.

The bluing and case hardening, as well as the gold plating on the gripstraps, is the work of master craftsman Daniel Cullity (a protege of Alvin White).

Commissioning of this decorated model 1862 Colt Police was by yourself, through this writer, whose American Master Engravers, Inc., has served as a subcontracting engraving source for such firms as Colt's, Winchester (U.S. Repeating Arms Co.), and the U.S. Historical Society, for over 20 years.

In exclusive arrangement with yourself, we will continue to supply your revolvers of the Model 1862, in Nimschke style patterns, for your clientelle.

In appreciation of the opportunity to create these special Colt Firearms.



Condition: This revolver is new condition.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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Cased Blunt & Syms Percussion Pepperbox Cased Blunt & Syms Percussion Pepperbox

Cased Blunt & Syms Percussion Pepperbox

Lot #430 (Sale Order 430 of 497)

.28 caliber, 6-shot, 3" barrel cluster, blued finish, varnished walnut grips. Frame engraved with tight foliate scrolls and with decorative feathery boarders. Top of frame marked in two lines with the top line arced: BLUNT & SYMS / NEW YORK. Ring trigger, "concealed" hammer action. The pistol is contained in a partitioned period case with a multi-colored speckled felt lining and pillow in the lid. The casing includes a number of accessories that include: an unmarked, dual cavity iron bullet mold, an appropriately sized combination cone wrench and screwdriver, a combination loading and cleaning rod with a bulbous rosewood tip, a copper eagle motif flask with an angled spout, a tin of Hicks brand percussion caps and a small key for the lock of the case. Overall a really lovely cased pepperbox set.



Condition: Fine overall. Pistol retains the majority of the blue finish, with most of the loss on the frame. Mechanically functional, good bores. Varnished grips with most of their finish, showing bumps and dings. Case and accessories all very good to fine.

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Colt Patterson No. 2 Belt Percussion Revolver Colt Patterson No. 2 Belt Percussion Revolver

Colt Patterson No. 2 Belt Percussion Revolver

Lot #431 (Sale Order 431 of 497)

.34 caliber, 4.5" octagonal barrel, S/N 254 (mfg. ca 1838/39). Blued finish, smooth, walnut grips. Top of octagonal barrel marked in script: - Patent Arms M'g Co, Patterson, NJ Colt's Pt. - The matching serial number 254 appears on the rear face of the cylinder, on the rear face of the barrel web, on the bottom of the walnut grip, on the right side of the trigger and on the barrel wedge. The cylinder turning ring is stamped with the partial serial number "25", without room for the "4". Five-shot cylinder with round stop slots and roll-engraved Centaur scene and COLT mark in an oval with four horse heads. While nominally recorded as being .31 caliber pistols, this gun measures about .326" land to land and .342" groove to groove, with chamber mouths that average around .335", with no two mouths measuring the same. A very crisp, untouched, original and correct example of a scarce and early Colt revolver, of which only about 850 were produced between 1837 and 1840.



Condition: Very good to fine. Retains strong traces of original blue on the barrel, with slightly more bright blue on the frame, particularly in protected areas.Cylinder retains nearly all of the roll engraved Centaur scene and is very crisp. All markings remain crisp and clear, mechanically fine, with a good bore that shows light to moderate pitting. Grips are in very nice condition as well, retaining only traces of their varnish, but showing no damage and only light handling marks. Overall a very crisp and correct Patterson No 2 in much better than average condition that any collector would be very proud to own.

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*Colt Peacekeeper Revolver *Colt Peacekeeper Revolver

*Colt Peacekeeper Revolver

Lot #432 (Sale Order 432 of 497)

.357 Magnum CTG. caliber, 6" vented barrel length, S/N 50932V. Markings on the left side of the barrel "Peacekeeper" over ".357 Magnum CTG.".  Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame.  Right side of the barrel marked in a single line with Colt Hartford address. Six-shot fluted cylinder.  Matte finish with black checkered grips and gold rampant Colt medallion logo on each side. 



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Condition: Retains most of the matte finish throughout.  Markings are sharp and crisp.  Grips are excellent.  Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent. 

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*Joe Foss Limited Edition Colt Commemorative Pistol *Joe Foss Limited Edition Colt Commemorative Pistol

*Joe Foss Limited Edition Colt Commemorative Pistol

Lot #433 (Sale Order 433 of 497)

.45 ACP caliber, 5" barrel, S/N JF0300. Finish in blue with gold.  Wood grips.  In the original box.



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Condition: New In the box with the original hanging tags.

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*Colt Python *Colt Python

*Colt Python

Lot #434 (Sale Order 434 of 497)

.357 magnum, 6" round barrel with ventilated rib, S/N V39519. Nickel finish, gold rampant Colt medallion checkered wood grips. Standard two-line Python barrel marking on left and single line Colt marking on right, rampant Colt on left side of frame. Adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight, matte top strap and barrel rib.



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Condition: Near excellent, possibly unfired since purchase. Retains nearly all of the original nickel finish with a light turn ring on the cylinder. Excellent bore and mechanics. Fine grips, with only very light handling marks.

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**Colt New Frontier Target Revolver **Colt New Frontier Target Revolver

**Colt New Frontier Target Revolver

Lot #435 (Sale Order 435 of 497)

.357 Magnum, 7.5" barrel, S/N 495NF (mfg. ca 1963). Blued and case hardened finish, two-piece smooth walnut grips with Rampant Colt medallions. Adjustable rear sight, tall ramped blade front sight. In original Colt two-piece form-fit gold and black cardboard picture box with some of the original factory documents.



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Condition: Excellent. Shows little if any use, with some minor surface scuffing on the cylinder and a slight turn ring. Mechanically excellent, fine, bright bore, excellent grips. Box about good with wear, scuffing, fading and some minor loss, corners taped and repaired. Appropriately marked "357" on the end caps. Documents fair, with folds and fading.

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Moore Teat Fire Revolver In Contemporary Case Moore Teat Fire Revolver In Contemporary Case

Moore Teat Fire Revolver In Contemporary Case

Lot #436 (Sale Order 436 of 497)

.32 Teat Fire, 3.25" barrel, S/N 230026. Blued finish, silver-plated and engraved brass frame, rosewood grips. Late production example with hook extractor on right side of frame, and National Arms barrel marking. Contained in a contemporary wood case with a cartridge block with six original teat fire cartridges.



Condition: Very good. Retains some of the original blue on the barrel and cylinder, the balance a bluish gray patina. No plating remains on the frame. Mechanically functional, good bore, fine grips. Cartridges in good condition, wooden case very nice.

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Frank Wesson Large Frame Superposed Pistol Frank Wesson Large Frame Superposed Pistol

Frank Wesson Large Frame Superposed Pistol

Lot #437 (Sale Order 437 of 497)

.41RF Short, 3" octagonal superposed barrels with sliding knife blade in center. Blued finish, brass frame, rosewood grips. 3rd Type production with one line address and patent information on sides of barrels.



Condition: Good. Retains minute traces of blue in protected areas, the rest a gray patina. Mechanically functional, but the barrels are a little loose. Brass with a nice butterscotch patina, grips good.

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Starr Single-Shot Derringer Starr Single-Shot Derringer

Starr Single-Shot Derringer

Lot #438 (Sale Order 438 of 497)

.41RF, 2.8125" barrel, blued finish, silver plated brass frame, checkered walnut grips. Standard Starr circular markings on reverse of frame. Single shot, tip down derringer with button trigger.



Condition: Good. Smooth metal with some old applied finish, no plating remains on frame. Mechanically functional, good bore, very good grips.

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Remington Model 95 Double Derringer - 1st Type Remington Model 95 Double Derringer - 1st Type

Remington Model 95 Double Derringer - 1st Type

Lot #439 (Sale Order 439 of 497)

.41RF, 3" round barrels, blued finish, smooth walnut grips. Early production without extractor, and with one line address and patent marks on each side, on the rib between the barrels. Produced ca 1866, with only about 2,000 of this earliest variant of the Remington "Double Derringer" produced.



Condition: Good to very good. Metal cleaned, with traces of finish only in protected areas. Clear markings. Mechanically functional, but the firing pin does not index between both positions as it should. Good bores, good grips. A very scarce and early Remington derringer, worthy of a little TLC to get it back to fully functional.

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**Colt Python Revolver **Colt Python Revolver

**Colt Python Revolver

Lot #440 (Sale Order 440 of 497)

.357 magnum caliber, 4" barrel length, S/N PY1112.  Markings on the left side of the barrel marked "Python .357" over ".357 Magnum CTG."  Left side of the frame marked with rampant Colt logo.  Right side of the barrel marked with single-line Colt Hartford address. Six-shot fluted cylinder.  Blue finish with black hard rubber checkered grips with silver rampant Colt logo medallion.  Comes in blue Colt hard shell case.



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Condition: Retains nearly all the finish with only small blemishes.  The grips are very good.  Bore is very good and mechanically very good.

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Colt M1877 Lighting Revolver Colt M1877 Lighting Revolver

Colt M1877 Lighting Revolver

Lot #441 (Sale Order 441 of 497)

.38 Colt, 3.4375" barrel, S/N 94689 (mfg. ca 1893), visible numbers matching. Blued and case hardened finish, two-piece smooth ivory grips. Standard two line barrel address, four date in three line patent markings on left side of frame with rampant Colt logo. Left side of barrel roll stamped Colt. D.A.38.  Long, knurled cylinder pin, no ejector rod.



Condition: Fine. Retains much of the blued finish on the barrel, cylinder, gripstrap and triggerguard, and significant amounts of case hardening on the frame, with some dulling and fading from age. Mechanically functional, fine bore. Grips very good but are old replacements, not original to the gun.

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EST $ 1200 - 1800

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Contemporary Cased Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 Contemporary Cased Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2

Contemporary Cased Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2

Lot #442 (Sale Order 442 of 497)

.32RF, 3.5" ribbed barrel, S/N 113408. Blue finish, ivory grips. Frame engraved with tight foliage scrolls, with additional foliate sprays at the front and rear of the barrel, in front of the triggerguard, and in between the flutes of the cylinder. The revolver is contained in a modern made mahogany case with burgundy velvet lining and fellow. The compartmentalized case contains a full box of 32 caliber rimfire cartridges with a green label and a contemporary metal oil bottle.



Condition: Very good. Revolver retains some faded blue finish, but is mostly a smoky blue-gray patina. Some bright niter blue is present on the ejector rod and hammer. Mechanically functional, with a good but pitted bore. Ivory grips are very good. Case in good condition, box of cartridges in very good condition, oiler very good.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Colt Model 1877 Lighting Revolver **Colt Model 1877 Lighting Revolver

**Colt Model 1877 Lighting Revolver

Lot #443 (Sale Order 443 of 497)

.38 Colt, 4.5" barrel, S/N 123241. Blued and case hardened finish, checkered hard rubber grips with rampant Colt logo. Standard two-line barrel address, Colt DA 38 caliber mark on barrel, three-line patent address on frame with rampant Colt logo.



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Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue and casehardened finish with some fading dulling and light wear. Mechanically functional, very good bore, crisp grips.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Merwin, Hulbert & Co S/A Pocket Revolver with Extra Barrel Merwin, Hulbert & Co S/A Pocket Revolver with Extra Barrel

Merwin, Hulbert & Co S/A Pocket Revolver with Extra Barrel

Lot #444 (Sale Order 444 of 497)

.38 M&H, 5.5" & 2.75" barrels, S/N 6179 - matching throughout. Nickel finish, case hardened hammer and trigger, mother-of-pearl grips. Medium frame single action pocket revolver with "skull cracker" grip frame and matching spare barrel for discrete carry.



Condition: Very good. Retains most of the nickel finish, with some minor surface oxidation, scattered flaking and loss particularly on the backstrap. Mechanically functional, good bores, grips with minor nicks and dings. 

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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*Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 63 Class C *Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 63 Class C

*Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 63 Class C

Lot #445 (Sale Order 445 of 497)

.22 Long Rifle CTG. caliber, 4" barrel length, S/N M146140.  Left side of the barrel marked "Smith & Wesson". Left side of the frame marked with S&W logo. Right side of the barrel marked ".22 Long Rifle CTG.". Right side of the frame marked with four-line address. Large scroll engraving on the barrel, cylinder, frame, backstrap and triggerguard. Six-shot fluted cylinder.  Stainless finish with smooth walnut grips that have gold S&W medallions logo at the top of each side.  Comes in original box marked in special features "RO22 Class C".  



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Condition: Retains nearly all the finish. The grips are very good with very minor scratches.  Bore is very good and mechanically very good.  

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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*Veitnam 50th Anniversary Commemorative Ruger 1911 *Veitnam 50th Anniversary Commemorative Ruger 1911

*Veitnam 50th Anniversary Commemorative Ruger 1911

Lot #446 (Sale Order 446 of 497)

.45 ACP, 5" barrel, S/N 672-24785. Matte stainless finish with laser etched commemorations and laser engraved hardwood grips with commemorative service medallions inset. Skeletonized trigger, Novak type 3-dot sight, two magazines. Slide with commemorative banners regarding the Vietnam War, including the battle of Khe Sahn, the Tet Offensive, the Ia Drang Valley, the Gulf of Tonkin, the Mekong Delta and the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Pistol is contained in a laser engraved wood box with a form-fit foam interior and a commemorative medallion on the lid. Also includes Ruger white cardboard shipping box and Ruger pistol rug.



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Condition: Fine, probably unfired since purchase.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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*Colt Custom Shop Talo Inc Sterling XSE Government Model *Colt Custom Shop Talo Inc Sterling XSE Government Model

*Colt Custom Shop Talo Inc Sterling XSE Government Model

Lot #447 (Sale Order 447 of 497)

.45 ACP, 5" barrel, S/N TDI0169. Blued finish, sterling silver highlights, nickel finish on hammer and bushing, checkered hardwood grips with Colt logo. Colt model designation CLT01980XSETDI. Frame and most of the slide are finished in a matte blue, with the sides of the slide with a high polished blue finish and serpentine silver decorations including the Colt name and Rampant Colt logo. Slide is also lightly engraved. One of 300 of these limited edition Colt custom shop pistols made for Talo Distributors Inc. Includes two blued 7-round magazines, a spare set of facotry double-diamond checkered grips, a TALO / Colt certificate of authenticity and standard Colt factory manuals and documentation. In original blue Colt Custom Shop box with Colt  Sterling .45 slip cover box, appropriately labeled to the gun.



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Condition: Gun appears factory new and unfired since purchase.

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EST $ 1000 - 2000

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Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Smith & Wesson New Model 3

Smith & Wesson New Model 3

Lot #448 (Sale Order 448 of 497)

.44 S&W, 6.5" ribbed barrel, S/N 17016. Nickel finish, ivory grips. Standard two-line Smith & Wesson barrel address with patent dated through 1877 and 1871 Reissue date.



Condition: Good to very good. Retains no finish, cleaned to pewter gray, with markings still clear. Mechanically functional, good, pitted bore. Grips good with minor cracks, a couple of missing chips and less than perfect fit.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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*Colt Python Revolver *Colt Python Revolver

*Colt Python Revolver

Lot #449 (Sale Order 449 of 497)

.357 Magnum, 4" ventilated rib barrel, S/N E38417. Blued finish, checkered wood grips with gold rampant Colt logo inserts. Matted top strap and barrel rib with an adjustable two-dot rear sight and a ramped front sight with white insert. Wide checkered hammer spur, grooved trigger.



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Condition: Excellent. Retains nearly all finish, with only the most minor handling marks and a light drag line on the cylinder. Mechanically excellent with a fine bright bore, grips excellent as well.

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EST $ 1000 - 2000

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Colt Lighting Revolver Colt Lighting Revolver

Colt Lighting Revolver

Lot #450 (Sale Order 450 of 497)

.38 Colt, 3.5" barrel, S/N 35440 (mfg. ca 1882). Nickel finish, blued small parts, checkered hard rubber grips with rampant Colt logo. Standard two-line barrel address and three-line patent date on frame, with rear of triggerguard marked "38". Left side of barrel with etched COLT D.A. 38 panel. No ejector rod, long, knurled cylinder arbor pin.



Condition: Fine. Retains most of the nickel finish with scattered minor flaking and some flecks of surface oxidation. Etched panel mostly intact. Hammer, trigger and screws all retain strong amounts of bright blue. Mechanically functional, very good bore. Grips with some wear and smoothing to the checkering.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Colt **Colt

**Colt "Super 38" Automatic Pistol with Box

Lot #451 (Sale Order 451 of 497)

.38 Super, 5" barrel, S/N 92101 (mfg. ca 1951). Blued finish, checkered brown plastic grips with rampant Colt logo. Slide marked COLT SUPER 38/AUTOMATIC with rampant Colt Logo on left side and with one-line COLT'S MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT address on right side. Sides of frame and slide with bright polished blue, finish, top of slide, bottom of frame and grip frame with matted blue finish. Grooved trigger, hammer with sides polished bright and checkered spur with matte blue. Includes two blued magazines that are appropriately marked COLT  SUPER/38 AUTO on the base plates. Also included in a brown pasteboard factory box with a gold end label with green printing that correctly identifies the gun as a Colt Super 38 Automatic Pistol. The original folded instruction sheet is contained in the box as well.



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Condition: Very fine. Retains nearly all of the bright polished blue on the sides of the slide and frame, with some minor wear and loss to the matte blue, particularly on the lower frame. Mechanically functional, fine bright bore, grips very crisp with some white surface discoloration. Box about good, with flaking, wear and some taped repairs. Instruction sheet with wear and tearing along fold lines.

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EST $ 1200 - 1800

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Chicago Firearms Palm Pistol in Original Cardboard Box Chicago Firearms Palm Pistol in Original Cardboard Box

Chicago Firearms Palm Pistol in Original Cardboard Box

Lot #452 (Sale Order 452 of 497)

.32 caliber, 1.75" barrel length, S/N 1697.  All visible numbers matching.  Left cap marked "CHICAGO FIRE ARMS CO. CHICAGO, ILL."  Right side marked with patent information.  Includes seven round cylinder and leather firing pin protector.  Box retains original label along with instructions and original parts price list.  



Condition: Excellent condition.  Original finish is all present with little darkening on checkering.  Barrel has floral engraving.hard plastic grips are intact with no scratches or cracking.  Bore excellent.  Box has some wear on corners and edges, but text is clear and readable.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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Engraved Colt M1877 Thunderer Revolver Engraved Colt M1877 Thunderer Revolver

Engraved Colt M1877 Thunderer Revolver

Lot #453 (Sale Order 453 of 497)

.41 caliber, 3.5", S/N 38390 (mfg. ca 1882). Nickel finish, fire blued small parts, ivory grips. Etched panel on left side of barrel marked COLT D.A. 41. Frame engraved with tight Victorian foliate scrolls and flourishes, with decorative boarder lines around the perimeter, and the barrel partially engraved with similar floral motifs. Top strap engraved with circles and lines, with the recoil shield engraved with Western shell motifs that resemble silver conchos. Standard two-line barrel address, and three line patent date on frame, rear of triggerguard marked 41. No ejector rod, long, knurled cylinder arbor pin. Old smooth ivory grips are non-factory are more recent additions. Colt Model 1877 #38390 letters as a .41 caliber, nickel, 4 ½” shipped to Hartley & Graham. The New York-style engraving is no doubt by Hartley & Graham.



Condition: ing a slightly milky patina.  Hammer, trigger, cylinder pin and some screws retain strong traces of bright blue, with flaking and loss. All markings and engraving remain crisp and clear. Mechanically functional, very good bore. Grips very good.

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EST $ 3000 - 5000

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Custom Engraved Colt Black Powder Single Action Army Revolver Custom Engraved Colt Black Powder Single Action Army Revolver

Custom Engraved Colt Black Powder Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #454 (Sale Order 454 of 497)

.45 caliber, 7.5" barrel, S/N 152251 (mfg. ca 1893). Silver and Gold plated finish, bright blue small parts, raised carved ivory grips. Black powder frame. Standard late production Colt barrel mark, three-date in two line patent mark on frame with Rampant Colt logo. Frame engraved in tight foliate scrolls and flourishes, with punch dot background shading, and similar motifs extending along the barrel, with ejector housing engraved as well. The recoil shield is engraved with western concho shell motifs. Hammer, cylinder and ejector rod housing gold plated. Small parts bright nitre or fire blue. Ivory grips nicely executed with raised carved Lady Justice motif. A very nice and crisp antique Single Action that has been very expertly enhanced and decorated to display like a 5-figure revolver for less than half the price. Today the cost of the engraving alone would easily exceed the high estimate for this piece.



Condition: Fine as refinished. Crisp markings and engraving throughout. Retains most of the finish with some flaking. Mechanically functional, bright bore. Crisp grips.

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EST $ 3500 - 6500

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*Colt Anaconda Revolver *Colt Anaconda Revolver

*Colt Anaconda Revolver

Lot #455 (Sale Order 455 of 497)

.44 Magnum caliber, 6" vented barrel length, S/N M55044. Markings on the left side of the barrel "Colt Anaconda" over "44 Magnum".  Left side of the frame marked with rampant Colt logo.  Right side of the barrel marked "Double Action Revolver" over single-line Colt Hartford address.  Stainless steel finish with 6-shot fluted cylinder and black checkered grips.  Grips have silver rampant Colt medallion logo on each side.  Comes in blue hard shell Colt case.



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Condition: Retains most of the finish throughout with come cylinder drag.  Markings are sharp and crisp.  Grips are excellent.  Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent.  Like new in the box.

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EST $ 3000 - 4000

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Colt Bisley Flat-Top Target Model Colt Bisley Flat-Top Target Model

Colt Bisley Flat-Top Target Model

Lot #456 (Sale Order 456 of 497)

.38 Colt, 7.5" barrel, S/N 278383 (mfg. ca 1906). Blued finish, checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt logo. One-line barrel address reads: COLT'S PT.F.A. MFG. Co HARTFORD CT. U.S.A., left side of barrel marked (BISLEY MODEL) 38 COLT. Three date in two-line patent marking on smokeless powder frame with rampant Colt logo. Standard Bisley grip frame with lowered target hammer with wide checkered spur and target trigger. Fixed rear sight dovetailed in flat topstrap, pinned front sight blade. Only 976 Bisley Flat Top Target revolvers were produced, circa 1894-1913, and of those only 96 were manufactured in .38 Colt. A very scarce Bisley variation in an equally scarce caliber.



Condition: Very good to fine. Retains much of the bright blue on the frame, with some fading and loss, and less on the barrel, which has a mostly smooth plum brown patina with some freckles of surface oxidation. Cylinder with some bright blue, and a light turn ring. All markings remain crisp and legible, all visible numbers matching. Mechanically fine, with a very good bore that is lightly frosted with some scattered pinpricking. Grips fine as well with light handling marks. 

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EST $ 6000 - 9000

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British P-1844 Yeomanry Carbine British P-1844 Yeomanry Carbine

British P-1844 Yeomanry Carbine

Lot #457 (Sale Order 457 of 497)

.65 caliber, 20" round barrel, blued and case hardened finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Lock marked the British Crown over VR over TOWER 1844. British military proofs on barrel, and Board of Ordnance "Broad Arrow" on obverse buttstock which is unit marked 44/7. Reverse of stock numbered 22, stock flat marked W SCOTT. Fixed sight, captive ramrod, missing sling bar and ring. A nice, untouched example of the last of the British smoothbore cavalry carbines.



Condition: Very Good, with a thick, untouched oxidized brown patina and traces of case color on the lock. Brass with a dark, uncleaned ocher patina. Bore dark, dirty and crusty. Mechanically functional. Stock very crisp with strong markings and minor dings and mars.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Dutch Variant Enfield Short Rifle Dutch Variant Enfield Short Rifle

Dutch Variant Enfield Short Rifle

Lot #458 (Sale Order 458 of 497)

.40 caliber, 33" octagonal-to-round barrel with hook breech. Blued finish, walnut stock. Left angled flat of breech marked A Francotte / A Liege and with Liege proof marks. Unmarked lock retained by a single bolt. Bolster and hammer of Dutch pattern and style. Long range rear sight of Enfield pattern, graduated to 1,200 yards. Bore rifled with four lands and grooves with a fast twist. Sling swivels, Enfield-style ramrod. An interesting Enfield variant based on the P-1856 rifle, but with a much smaller bore and Dutch styling. Possibly a sample or prototype for Dutch military trials. Devlin / 1865 is lightly scratched into the reverse of the buttstock. While nearly 400 soldiers (north & south) with the last name "Devlin" served during the Civil War, it is unlikely that this rifle is in any way related to that conflict.



Condition: Fine overall. Retains most of the original blued finish. Fine bore and mechanics. Some lightly scattered surface oxidation and pinpricking present. Crisp stock with minor bumps and mars. A very interesting Dutch pattern variant of the P-1856 Enfield short rifle.

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EST $ 1000 - 2000

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Belgian Variant British P-1856 Enfield Rifle Belgian Variant British P-1856 Enfield Rifle

Belgian Variant British P-1856 Enfield Rifle

Lot #459 (Sale Order 459 of 497)

.48 caliber, 33" round barrel, blued finish, walnut stock. Lock marked A Francotte / A Liege with Belgian proofs on breech and barrel, and a Francotte cartouche on the obverse buttstock. The rifle is essentially a Belgian made variant of the English Pattern 1856 Enfield "Short Rifle" with a smaller, .48 caliber bore that is rifled with six narrow lands and grooves. The rifle has an ungraduated Enfield-style long-range rear sight, a winged, target-style front sight and a saber bayonet lug with a 3.125" long guide key. A small oval German silver plaque is installed on the butt, partially covering the Francotte cartouche, that reads Indenrigs / Ministeriet /1872 in script, indicating that the gun was owned by the Danish Ministry of the Interior, circa 1872. It is not clear if the rifle was a sample, prototype or museum piece and further research may prove fruitful. 



Condition: Fine overall. Retains much of the original blued finish with the case hardened lock having a mottled pewter patina. Metal shows some scattered surface oxidation and lightly scattered pinpricking. Mechanically functional with a fine, bright bore. Wood is crisp with scattered minor bumps, dings and mars. Third sling swivel in toe of stock may be a later addition.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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Mid-17th Century Germanic Wheellock Blunderbuss Mid-17th Century Germanic Wheellock Blunderbuss

Mid-17th Century Germanic Wheellock Blunderbuss

Lot #460 (Sale Order 460 of 497)

1.75" bore diameter, 22" barrel with German proofs top flat. Walnut stock, iron wheellock, long cavalry bar on left side. Brass tag on trigger guard reads F.W. Roebling III, Collection Trenton N.J. 51. From a descendant of the famous bridge builders, including the Cincinnati Suspension Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge.

Provenance: Little John's/Roebling Collection

Condition: Very good. Metal has been cleaned as in the European fashion. Wood shows dents and dings from extensive service; missing a sliver of wood along barrel channel.

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EST $ 8000 - 12000

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HDH Twenty-Shot Double-Action Revolver HDH Twenty-Shot Double-Action Revolver

HDH Twenty-Shot Double-Action Revolver

Lot #461 (Sale Order 461 of 497)

6.35mm caliber, with two 4.5" superposed barrels. The left side of the barrels are marked Genschow & Co. Hamburg Germany. The right side is marked with the caliber and several Belgian proof marks. The lower right side of the frame is marked H.D.H. for Henrion Dassey & Heuschen, based in Liege, Belgium. These pistols were sold via mail order throughout Germany in the late nineteenth/early twentieth century. They were marketed under various names, but commonly referred to as the HGH. The double-action pistol fired sequentially through dual superposed chambers lined up with the large cylinder with two rings of ten chambers. With safety latch and trigger guard with finger spur. An ejector plate made reloading fairly easy. Walnut grips, with lanyard ring on the underside of the butt.



Condition: The revolver has a dark gunmetal patina, with areas of blue finish showing through. The ejector plate is in excellent, functioning condition with a tight spring. The grips show some wear but are in good condition. Excellent bores. Mechanically functional.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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French Gaulois No. 1 Palm Pistol French Gaulois No. 1 Palm Pistol

French Gaulois No. 1 Palm Pistol

Lot #462 (Sale Order 462 of 497)

8mm, 2.25" barrel, squeeze cocking magazine palm pistol. Chamber marked with Saint-Etienne makers cartouche and barrel marked GAULOUIS with French proof and No 1. Blued finish, hard rubber palm pad.



Condition: Fine, retaining nearly all of the original blued finish and excellent markings. Appears to be mechanically functional. Hard rubber palm pad has faded to a medium chocolate color and shows some chips and minor repairs along the lower edge.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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**Styer Mannlicher Sporting Rifle With Redfield Scope **Styer Mannlicher Sporting Rifle With Redfield Scope

**Styer Mannlicher Sporting Rifle With Redfield Scope

Lot #463 (Sale Order 463 of 497)

6.5mm, S/N 45952. Blued finish, checkered Mannlicher stock with ebony grip cap and hard rubber buttplate. Double set triggers, jeweled bolt. Mounted with an elliptical Redfield  6x scope, sling swivels and a leather sling.



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Condition: Fine, retains most of the finish and stock is very crisp with light handling marks. Mechanically functional, good bore, clear optics.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Browning Over/Under Shotgun **Browning Over/Under Shotgun

**Browning Over/Under Shotgun

Lot #464 (Sale Order 464 of 497)

12 gauge, 26.375" barrels with solid rib, S/N 47196. Blued finish, checkered pistol-gripped walnut stock and forend. Belgian made, engraved receiver, single select gold-plated trigger. 14.25" length of pull, 2.75" drop of comb.



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Condition: Very Fine. Retains most of the blued finish, with light wear. Stock equally fine with only light handling marks. Mechanically functional, fine bores.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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**Rigby Sporting Rifle **Rigby Sporting Rifle

**Rigby Sporting Rifle

Lot #465 (Sale Order 465 of 497)

.458 Winchester Magnum, 25" round barrel, S/N 6068. Blued finish, checkered pistol-gripped walnut stock. Top of barrel marked "STOCKED and FINISHED by John Rigby and Co. LTD's 32 King St., London SW1". Barrel additionally marked at breech: G.R. Douglas / 458 WIN with British proof marks.  Matching serial numbers on the receiver and triggerguard. Express sights, with one fixed and two folding leaves. Top of receiver is matted, drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Sling swivels, rubber butt pad.  Comes with documentation that confirms the work done by Rigby. 



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Condition: Very good. Retains most of the blue finish, mechanically functional, fine bore. Stock solid, with sharp checkering and scattered bumps and dings.

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EST $ 4000 - 6000

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Schuetzen Rifle by A. Frohn Schuetzen Rifle by A. Frohn

Schuetzen Rifle by A. Frohn

Lot #466 (Sale Order 466 of 497)

8x15x46R, 29.5" matted octagonal barrel with ribs, blued finish, carved and checkered walnut Schuetzen-style stock with lobed buttplate. Barrel marked A. FROHN and SUHL. Engraved receiver with foliate scroll perimeter and a dancing beer maid on the reverse and a German sportsman on the obverse. Extended pistol-gripped triggerguard, adjustable double set triggers. Fully adjustable, tang mounted peep sight, ramped front sight blade with protective ears. Stock with raised carving and checkering, as well as raised, carved cheek rest and thumb rest.



Condition: Very good. Barrel retains some blue, fading and mixed with a lightly oxidized brown patina with some scattered flecks of surface scale. Mechanically functional,  fine bore. Stock crisp some handling marks, dings and minor mars.

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EST $ 3300 - 4000

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*Barrett M82A1 Rifle *Barrett M82A1 Rifle

*Barrett M82A1 Rifle

Lot #467 (Sale Order 467 of 497)

.50 BMG caliber, 29" fluted barrel, S/N 9698.  Fitted with Leupold scope.  Comes in Pelican case with two ten-round magazines.  



*Requires FFL

Condition: Excellent condition.  Some finish wear on moving surfaces.  Bore excellent.

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EST $ 10000 - 15000

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Percussion Shotgun by Alexander Henry Percussion Shotgun by Alexander Henry

Percussion Shotgun by Alexander Henry

Lot #468 (Sale Order 468 of 497)

13 bore, 30" round barrels, S/N 198. Browned barrels, case hardened breeches and locks, checkered straight-gripped stock and checkered forend. Front action percussion locks marked ALEXR HENRY with delicate boarder-line engraving around the perimeter. Barrel rib engraved: Alex Henry 12 South St. Andrews St. Edinburgh. Marked with London commercial proofs under barrels. Iron mountings with checkered pistol-gripped triggerguard. A shield-shaped German silver escutcheon is on the wrist with an engraved presentation that reads: F. Manson / to  / C.H. Barber. Further research may prove fruitful regarding the giver of this fine gift and the recipient. Includes a correct pattern wood ramrod with brass tip and concealed ball puller on the end.



Condition: Very good. Retains most of the browned finish which is fading and dulling and mixing with a gently oxidizing patina. Locks with faint traces of case color and a mostly smoky gray patina. Mechanically functional, very good bores are slightly dirty. Stock with scattered bumps and dings and a small area (about 1.5") of loss along the forend at the barrel line on the obverse.

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EST $ 1600 - 2000

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Waffen Dschulnigg Single Shot Rifle Waffen Dschulnigg Single Shot Rifle

Waffen Dschulnigg Single Shot Rifle

Lot #469 (Sale Order 469 of 497)

7x65R, 26" octagonal barrel with rib, S/N 322815. Blued finish, receiver in the white with gold highlights, checkered high grade walnut Monte Carlo stock and checkered Schnabel forend. Profusely engraved receiver with tight floral motifs and scrolls and applied gold game, including an elk, a doe and two rams. Fixed rear and ramp front sights, sling swivels, rubber buttpad. Mounted with K Kahles 2.3-7X scope.



Condition: Very Fine to Excellent. Retains nearly all of the finish with little wear, stock crisp with minimal handling marks. Fine bore and mechanics, clear optics. A really stunning little rifle that would be an outstanding addition to any advanced sporting arms collection.

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EST $ 4000 - 6000

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Cased Belgian Adams Patent Percussion Revolver Cased Belgian Adams Patent Percussion Revolver

Cased Belgian Adams Patent Percussion Revolver

Lot #470 (Sale Order 470 of 497)

120-bore (.33 caliber), 4.5" octagonal barrel, S/N 11206. Blued finish, checkered walnut grips. Belgian made copy of an M-1854 Beaumont Adams with the Kerr-style loading lever. Belgian proofs and [crown]/PF maker marks, as well as a mark referencing Adams' 1851 patent. Cased in the French style with a walnut box and form fit tan velvet interior (apparently faded from its original salmon color). Accessories include a second cylinder numbered to the pistol, an unmarked copper bag shaped flask, a pewter oiler, a two cavity iron bullet mold, a wood handled turnscrew and nipple wrench, a wooden cleaning rod with a brass jag and puller. 



Condition: Very good to fine. The revolver retains much of the blued finish, with some loss and fading and scattered freckles of surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, but only as a double action only revolver. The mechanism does not allow for manually cocking the hammer, and does not feel like it never did. Find bright bore, crisply checkered grips.  Casing good, missing the pillow from the lid and with replaced hinges. Accessories good to very good.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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Cased Engraved Percussion Revolver by Devisme Cased Engraved Percussion Revolver by Devisme

Cased Engraved Percussion Revolver by Devisme

Lot #471 (Sale Order 471 of 497)

.38, 5.6875" octagonal barrel. Blued finish with acid etched cylinder and frame, checkered walnut grip, with fluted ebony grip cap. Top flat engraved Devisme a Paris. Six-shot, double action percussion revolver. Revolver contained in a French pattern casing with form-fit tan velvet interior that has faded from a salmon color. Casing includes the following accessories: a single cavity iron bullet mold, a rosewood cleaning rod with brass jag head, a pewter oil bottle, an adjustable copper powder flask, a turned wood percussion cap container, a wood handled turn screw, wood handled nipple wrench, and some loose lead bullets in the lidded compartment. A lovely and high quality casing.



Condition: Very good to fine. Retains most of the blued finish, with the acid etched foliage scenes mostly clear and well defined. mechanically functional, fine bore. Grip fine and crisp. Case very good, accessories all very good to fine.

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EST $ 3000 - 5000

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Cased Pair of English Single-Shot Percussion Pistols Cased Pair of English Single-Shot Percussion Pistols

Cased Pair of English Single-Shot Percussion Pistols

Lot #472 (Sale Order 472 of 497)

.41 caliber, 3" octagonal barrels, German silver frames, twist pattern iron barrels with brown finish, blued hammers and triggerguards, smooth walnut bag-shaped grips. Twist-off barrels marked REILLY 316 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON on top and numbered 1 and 2 on the frames and barrels, respectively. London commercial view and proof marks on barrels and frames. Frames, hammers and triggerguards engraved with tight foliate scrolls. In green lined mahogany case with copper flask, wood cleaning rod and combination barrel & cone wrench. 



Condition: Very good. Pistols with some brown finish and blue, very crisp and well marked. Mechanically functional, good bores, grips with some bumps and dings. Case and accessories good.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Cased 3rd Model Tranter Pocket Revolver Cased 3rd Model Tranter Pocket Revolver

Cased 3rd Model Tranter Pocket Revolver

Lot #473 (Sale Order 473 of 497)

120-bore (.31), 3.5625" barrel, S/N 11205T. Blued finish, smooth walnut grips. Fully cased in correct Tranter pattern mahogany case. No retailer mark on topstrap. Tranter's patent markings on loading lever and trigger. Casing includes a jappaned tin of correct bullets with green paper Tranter label, a Tranter marked mold, correctly 120 bore marked, a Dixon & Sons marked flask, a Dixon & Sons marked pewter oiler, a cleaning rod, a cone wrench and a tin of caps with a period paper label.



Condition: Very good overall. Pistol retains much of the blued finish, cylinder more of a dull gray. Mechanically functional, good bore. Grips with minor dings. Case with minor wear to the exterior and replaced hinges, no key present. Green baize lining original, with wear and loss. Accessories all very good to fine.

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EST $ 1200 - 1800

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Cased Adams M1851 Pocket Revolver Cased Adams M1851 Pocket Revolver

Cased Adams M1851 Pocket Revolver

Lot #474 (Sale Order 474 of 497)

120-bore (.32), 4.5" octagonal barrel, S/N 8427R. Blued and case hardened finish, checkered walnut grip, fluted buttcap. Frame lightly engraved with foliate scrolls. Top strap and barrel engraved: Deane, Adams & Deane.  30 King William St., London Bridge.  Lower right side of frame engraved Adams Patent No 8427 R,  with the matching serial number on the cylinder. Revolver is contained in an English pattern mahogany veneer casing, with sectionalized compartments for accessories. The casing is lined in green baize cloth, with a yellow paper Deane, Adams & Deane label in the lid.  the accessories include: a Dixon & Sons marked copper bag flask, a dual cavity Adams patent marked bullet mold that is appropriately marked 120, a rosewood cleaning rod with brass jag head and bullet puller, an ebony handled cone wrench, a wad cutter, a pewter oiler, a turned wooden container with paper wads, some loose lead bullets, and a damaged paper container of percussion caps.



Condition: Very good. Revolver retains much of the original blue as well as faded and dulled case color on the cylinder. Mechanically functional with a good bore, and crisp grips. Accessories all rate good to very good. Case rates good with some wood loss to the interior lip and a large crack across half of the lid.

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EST $ 1500 - 3000

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Webley-Bentley Percussion Revolver Webley-Bentley Percussion Revolver

Webley-Bentley Percussion Revolver

Lot #475 (Sale Order 475 of 497)

.36 caliber (about 80 bore), 5" octagonal barrel, 5-shot cylinder. Blued finish, checkered walnut grips with diamond escutcheons. No visible markings other than Birmingham commercial proofs. Webley pattern frame assembly, Bentley lockwork with hammer safety.



Condition: Very good, retaining most of the blued finish, mechanically functional, good bore, crisp grips.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Pair of Percussion Pistols by Lepage A.Paris Pair of Percussion Pistols by Lepage A.Paris

Pair of Percussion Pistols by Lepage A.Paris

Lot #476 (Sale Order 476 of 497)

.540 caliber with micro-groove rifling, 9.5" flared octagonal barrels. Lockplates marked Lepage Paris, barrels with ELG proofs.  Engraved lockplates and hammers. Single set triggers.  Engraved triggerguards with finials. Breechplugs with notched sights.  Engraved sideplates.   Checkered walnut stocks with empire butt and capped with fancy moldings.



Condition: Barrels retain most of a European reblue.  Locks have a nice mottled gray with some color. Stocks are excellent with nice feather grain wood. Excellent pair of pistols.

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EST $ 2500 - 4000

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4-Barrel Brass Tap Action Flintlock Pistol by J. Probin 4-Barrel Brass Tap Action Flintlock Pistol by J. Probin

4-Barrel Brass Tap Action Flintlock Pistol by J. Probin

Lot #477 (Sale Order 477 of 497)

.38 caliber, 3.6875" round brass barrels, brass frame, walnut grip with steel and German silver furniture. Frame engraved with foliate motifs and J PROBIN on the obverse and LONDON on the reverse. Barrels and chambers of frame are numbered 1-4, frame with London commercial proof marks. Steel triggerguard and German silver grotesque mask butt cap. Flint box lock action with sliding half-cock safety and reinforced flat cock. Tap action lever on reverse and sliding touch hole cover for barrels 1 & 4 on obverse.



Condition: Fine. Barrels and frame cleaned in the European manner, and polished to bright. Mechanically functional, good bores. Stock with minor handling marks and dings.

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EST $ 3500 - 6000

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Cased Pair of French Percussion Pistols by Vivario-Plomdeur Cased Pair of French Percussion Pistols by Vivario-Plomdeur

Cased Pair of French Percussion Pistols by Vivario-Plomdeur

Lot #478 (Sale Order 478 of 497)

.50, 9.625" octagonal hook-breech barrels rifled with twelve narrow grooves. Blued finish, carved ebony stocks with silver wire highlights. Barrels marked N. VIVARIO-PLOMDEUR ARQR DU ROI A LIEGE in gold leaf on the top flat. Engraved breech tangs are numbered "1" and "2" respectively. Locks, breeches, hammers and triggerguards engraved with tight floral sprays. Forends with raised carved intertwining vine motifs, and grips deeply fluted. Grips and stock flats highlighted with inlaid silver wire. Pistols contained in French fitted, mahogany veneered case with a red baize lining and a number of accessories, including: a brass bullet starting hammer, an ebony loading rod/hammer, an adjustable copper flask, an ebony handled turnscrew and cone wrench, a rosewood cleaning rod with a brass jag, a round ebony cap box, a capper and an iron scissor mold.

The firm of N. Vivario-Plomdeur was a partnership between Jacques-Joseph Plomdeur, (and later his son Auguste Plomdeur) of Paris and Nicholas Vivario of Liege. The firm operated ca 1836-1863, succeeded by Vivario-Plomdeur Fils (sons). Auguste was an “arquebusier” (gunmaker) located in Paris ca1845-1870, was the son of Parisian gunmaker Jacques-Joseph Plomdeur. The firm became official gunmakers to the King of Belgium during their period of operation. (Der Neue Stockel Volume 2) 



Condition: Fine overall. Both pistols retain much of their original blued finish on the barrels, with #2 retaining more bright blue than #1.  Most of the loss is due to handling, and wear from the case. The balance of the barrels show scattered surface oxidation, some brown patina, and a few freckled patches of minor roughness.  All markings and engraving remain crisp throughout, and both locks are mechanically excellent. Both bores are fine with crisp rifling and retaining some blue on their interior.  Both stocks remain crisp with light handling marks, and retaining most of their silver wire, with some minor loss and looseness, particularly on #2.  Accessories are all good to very good with the possibility that the scissor mold is a replacement as it does not quite fit in the casing correctly. The case is in good condition, with bumps dings and mars  and surface grain cracks in the lid. One corner of the case has lost its veneer, the brass lock escutcheon is missing from the front of the case and the brass hinges may be replacements. Overall, a really fine pair of highly decorated percussion sporting pistols by a famous French and Belgian gunmaking firm From the mid-19th century.

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Exquisite Case Set of Exhibition Grade German Percussion Target Pistols Exquisite Case Set of Exhibition Grade German Percussion Target Pistols

Exquisite Case Set of Exhibition Grade German Percussion Target Pistols

Lot #479 (Sale Order 479 of 497)

.38 caliber, 10" octagonal barrels, numbered 1 and 2 respectively. Blued finish with silver highlights, color casehardened locks, raised carved ebony stocks. A simply fabulous pair of highly embellished 19th century German percussion target pistols by S.T. Heym of Suhl, and marked inside the barrel channels of the stocks. Bottoms of barrels with Suhl touchmarks and ST H mark, top of barrels with a single London commercial [crown]/V proof mark, indicating sale in England. Bores rifled with 6 grooves, and sighted with a fixed notch rear sight on the breeches and a fire-blued dovetailed blade at the muzzles. Barrels with raised silver and gold bands at the case hardened breeches, with engraved tangs numbered 1 and 2 respectively. Decorative inlays over the chambers, consisting of intertwined vines terminating in arrows, and decorative silver plaques on top of the flats that could be engraved with the owner's name, with an additional arrow further along the barrels near the muzzles and silver bands at the muzzles. Case hardened hooked breeches and case hardened locks with raised engraved flowing vine motifs. Case hardened butt caps with lanyard rings. Case hardened spur triggerguards, adjustable triggers. Ebony stocks with fluted grips and raised carved flowing foliate motifs overall. The matching pair are contained in a fitted mahogany veneered casing with dark green baize lining, complete with a full set of accessories. These include an ebony handled, ivory tipped loading rod, an ebony handled, brass tipped cleaning rod, and a pair of turned ebony containers for wads and percussion caps. Other accessories include an ebony handled turnscrew with two different screwdriver blades and a cone wrench attachment, an iron single cavity round-ball bullet mold, a wad cutter, a pewter oiler, an adjustable brass powder measure, and a copper bag-shaped powder flask. Two lidded compartments, one containing several lead balls and the other two additional percussion cones. All of the accessories are unmarked. A simply stunning matched pair of percussion target pistols that provide a fantastic exhibition of the gunmakers art. 



Condition: Very fine throughout. Barrels retain nearly all of their blued finish, with the silver tarnished and dulling. The case colors remain mostly vivid with some minor dulling and fading. Bores are excellent, as are the lock mechanisms. Stocks remain extremely fine and crisp with sharp carving throughout. All accessories about fine, case very good to fine with some discoloration and fading of the lining, some light surface wear on the case and a couple of grain cracks in the veneer on the lid. A wonderful set, very difficult to improve upon for artistry or flamboyance.

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EST $ 10000 - 15000

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Cased Unwin and Rodgers Knife Pistol Cased Unwin and Rodgers Knife Pistol

Cased Unwin and Rodgers Knife Pistol

Lot #480 (Sale Order 480 of 497)

.25RF, 3.25" hexagonal barrel, bright and blued finish, with checkered ivory scales. Measures 6.5" overall close, with 3.5" spear point knife blade and a 3.5" clip-point knife blade with a 2.75" false edge. Both blades are marked NON XLL / UNWIN & / RODGERS / PATENT on their ricassos. The gunmetal barrel is marked NON*XLL on the obverse and UNWIN & RODGERS / PATENTEES SHEFFIELD on the reverse. The knife-pistol is contained in its original casing, with a gold embossed red Moroccan leather lining in the lid that includes the English coat of arms and a additionally reads in four lines: BY HER MAJESTY'S ROYAL LETTERS PATENT / THE CELEBRATED PISTOL KNIFE, / INVENTED AND MANUFACTURED BY / UNIWIN AND RODGERS. The casing is lined in with a reddish-orange baize material and includes the following accessories: an ivory patch contatiner with patches, an ivory tipped copper cleaning rod, a James Dixon & Sons marked pewter oil bottle, a key for the case and 39 original .25RF copper cartridges in the cartridge block, all headstamped "D". A really wonderful cased set that you simply don't see every day.



Condition: Fine overall. Knife blades very good and in bright condition with crisp markings. Barrel with a dull patina, breech and hammer retain some blue.  Action need some mechanical attention, as the breechblock will not stay closed on its own and the folding trigger does not appear to have correct tension ivory scales in very good condition with some minor chipping and loss around one of the pins behind the hammer.  Case and accessories very good to fine. A simply wonderful set.

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EST $ 4000 - 6000

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Belgian Belgian

Belgian "Le Novo" Folding Pocket Pistol

Lot #481 (Sale Order 481 of 497)

.25 ACP (6.35mm) caliber with 1 5/16" octagonal barrel. Double-action 5 shot revolver with folding trigger and folding grip, nickel finish. Brass folding grip marked LENOVO on one side, and 1905 on the other. 



Condition: Good, void of finish with a dull steel gray patina. Pinpricking over most of the surfaces. Mechanically functional.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Lancaster Four-Barrel Pistol Lancaster Four-Barrel Pistol

Lancaster Four-Barrel Pistol

Lot #482 (Sale Order 482 of 497)

.455 CF caliber, 6" round barrels, S/N 7140. Marked on top of the barrels Charles Lancaster's Patent 151 New Pond St London England. Each barrel is marked with three English proof marks, each with a corresponding proof marks on the frame. The underside of the barrel is stamped 31, with the serial engraved on the underside of the triggerguard. Blued finish with checkered walnut grips with rare square butt.



Condition: Barrels are sharp with crisp markings, mottled gray patina with some brown staining. Traces of original blue finish present in protected areas. Grips good with some nicks and dings. Bores is good, action slightly loose and the trigger return spring is weak, otherwise functional.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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Cased Pair of Engraved Lefaucheux M1854 Pinfire Revolvers Cased Pair of Engraved Lefaucheux M1854 Pinfire Revolvers

Cased Pair of Engraved Lefaucheux M1854 Pinfire Revolvers

Lot #483 (Sale Order 483 of 497)

12mm Pinfire, 6.25" round barrels, S/N 15568 & 15646. Blued finish, varnished walnut grips. Frames, cylinders and part of barrels engraved with flowing, open foliate vine motifs, and barrels both engraved Lefaucheux A Paris on their tops. Both with Lefaucheux "LF" maker marks preceding the serial numbers on the obverse frames and with the Lefaucheux patent marking on the reverse frames. Spurred triggerguards, ejector rods, dovetailed front sights. Contained in a form-fitted French-style case with a green velvet lining and including a number of accessories. These include: A dual cavity iron mold to cast both conical and wad cutter bullets, an iron cleaning rod, a wood handled, brass powder dipper, what appears to be a steel case re-sizer, an ebony handled turnscrew, and an empty box for cartridges. A number of loose original cartridges are contained in the two lidded compartments. The original case key is present and the case lock works correctly. A very attractive set of highly embellished, pre-Civil War era cased Lefaucheux revolvers in a very nice state of preservation.



Condition: Fine. The pistols retain some of their bright blue, the balance having faded or flaked. Smooth metal throughout, fine bores and mechanics. Grip with some edge wear and finish loss, and a few handling marks. Accessories all very good to fine, as is casing. A really lovely set.

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EST $ 3000 - 5000

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German Target Pistol German Target Pistol

German Target Pistol

Lot #484 (Sale Order 484 of 497)

7mm caliber, 13.75" barrel, no S/N.  Blued barrel and frame with engraving.  Top of barrel marked "W. Tornau, Halle".  Left side of frame marked "D.G.R.M." with proof marks throughout.  Checkered wooden forend and grip with thumbrest.  Double-set triggers.  



Condition: Fair condition.  Light rust throughout, stamps still readable.  Wear on stock and grip consistent with age, with some dents and marks on checkering.  Bore good.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Cased Adams-Style Lefaucheux Pinfire Revolver Cased Adams-Style Lefaucheux Pinfire Revolver

Cased Adams-Style Lefaucheux Pinfire Revolver

Lot #485 (Sale Order 485 of 497)

12mm pinfire, 6.25" octagonal barrel, blued finish, checkered walnut grips. Six-shot double action revolver with the general appearance of an Adams Revolver with a combination of apparent M-1851 and M-1854 features, but without the Adams patent one-piece frame and barrel forging, thus not an actual patent infringement. Two-piece frame, double-action M-1854 Beaumont-Adams style lock work, M-1851 Adams style cylinder arbor pin catch and grip frame, interesting removable loading gate that pivots on a pin that become the ejector rod.  Top strap marked Lefaucheux Revolver. Contained in an original form fitted, French style retailers case with a pair of turnscrews, a cleaning rod, six loose 12mm cartridges and a full box of 12mm cartridges in the large rectangular compartment. The casing has a red velvet lining and the pillow has a paper label that reads: LEFAUCHEUX & ADAMS / PARIS = LONDRES. A very interesting variation of the pinfire theme in a wonderful period case.



Condition: Very Good. Some original blue the frame, with some added finish on the barrel. Mechanically functional, very good bore. Grips crisp, casing very good. 

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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**1910 FN Pistol Engraved And Gold Inlayed **1910 FN Pistol Engraved And Gold Inlayed

**1910 FN Pistol Engraved And Gold Inlayed

Lot #486 (Sale Order 486 of 497)

7.65mm, 3.5" barrel, S/N 285014. Blued finish, mother-of-pearl grips. Engraved with loose foliate scroll motifs, with gold foliate highlights and decorations on the frame, triggerguard, slide, backstrap and gripstrap. Standard FN markings and Belgian proof marks. Includes a single magazine. A very attractive and highly embellished FN 1910 pocket pistol.

The pistol is accompanied by a provenance letter from the step-grandfather of the consignor detailing that the gun had belonged to his father, who was owner of the rights to asphalt deposits in Panama c1935-1942. Prior to the outbreak of WWII, the consignor's father has visited Belgium to arrange a large sale of asphalt to the Belgian government, a deal that was cancelled as a result of the war. It is the consignor's belief that his step-greatgrandfather acquired the pistol during this trip, either as a gift of by direct purchase. Of somewhat more interest are the notes that the owner of this pistol had fought during the Mexican Revolution as a Captain under Pancho Villa. Photo copies of pictures of the gun's owner are included with the provenance letter. One picture shows the pistol's owner in Mexico with a rough group of "banditos" and the other shows him with a group standing behind Pancho Villa and Mexican revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata, who are seated in the foreground.



**Requires C&R or FFL

Condition: Very good. Retains much of the bright blue, with some fading and loss. Metal shows some scattered surface oxidation and some scattered light pinpricking. Mechanically functional, good bore. Left mother of pearl grip very good with a minor crack, right grip with a repaired crack and several chips missing.

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EST $ 2500 - 5000

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**Custom Engraved 1911A1 Pistol **Custom Engraved 1911A1 Pistol

**Custom Engraved 1911A1 Pistol

Lot #487 (Sale Order 487 of 497)

.45 ACP, 5" barrel, S/N 810899. Blued finish, with silver highlights, smooth ivory grips. A customized and fully engraved Colt M-1911A1 that appears to have been built from a 1942 production Colt military pistol. The pistol has nearly full coverage engraving with tight floral scroll motifs and has been refinished with a lustrous blue finish, with the addition of smooth ivory grip panels. The slide is further embellished with raised game scenes of a bear, a stag, a mountain lion and a ram, all highlighted in silver. The pistol is contained in a well made soft leather flap holster with a snap closure that is fleece lined and gives the impression that it may have been made out of part of a WWII era high altitude flying suit. Includes a single blued, 7-round magazine.



**Requires C&R or FFL

Condition: Fine as refinished, retaining nearly all of the applied blue. All of the engraving remains crisp and sharp as do the silver highlighted game scenes. Mechanically functional, very good bore, very good grips.  Holster very good. A lovely custom pistol that is well executed and very attractive.

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EST $ 4200 - 5500

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Imperial Russian Enlisted Pavlovski Life Guard Grenadier Mitre Cap Imperial Russian Enlisted Pavlovski Life Guard Grenadier Mitre Cap

Imperial Russian Enlisted Pavlovski Life Guard Grenadier Mitre Cap

Lot #488 (Sale Order 488 of 497)

15" tall, wool mitre with stamped brass double-headed eagle and St. George front plate, side and back flaming bomb insignia and chin scales. The front plate dates from before the Battle of Friedland in 1807.  Because of this unit's bravery in this Napoleonic battle, the Czar ordered the caps worn in the battle to be saved and reissued. As time went by, the original caps wore out and their plates were attached to new caps, allowing the regiment to continue wearing the very plates that had participated in the battle until 1917.  This specimen dates from before 1877.



Condition: Moderate overall moth damage on the wool portion of the cap. Lacks lining.

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EST $ 1200 - 1400

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19th  Century Italian Helmet 19th  Century Italian Helmet

19th Century Italian Helmet

Lot #489 (Sale Order 489 of 497)

A finely forged 19th century close helmet of good form in the style of the mid-16th century. The one piece skull with roped comb showing hammer marks on the interior. Visor with diagonal breaths and lifting bar. The two neck lames are intact. The whole in fine condition with minor surface rust. Possibly from the workshop of Winklemayer of Vienna, Austria. 

 


Condition: Excellent having been lightly cleaned in the European manner.

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EST $ 2000 - 3000

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Kangaroo Powder Flask Kangaroo Powder Flask

Kangaroo Powder Flask

Lot #490 (Sale Order 490 of 497)

3.75"x7.5".  Nickel-plated pressed copper with floral designs and kangaroo.



Condition: Fair condition.  Moderate finish loss throughout.  Spring is functional.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary, Grand Commander with Box Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary, Grand Commander with Box

Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary, Grand Commander with Box

Lot #491 (Sale Order 491 of 497)

Neck badge 2.5"x2.5", breast star 3"x3".  Neck badge ribbon is intact along with breast star pin.  Reverse of neck badge marked SIDEUS PRONOBIS OUIS CONTRANOS 1922' in five lines.  



Condition: Very good condition.  Neck badge ribbon is intact with no frays or pulls and badge enamel is clean and complete.  Breast star is complete with minor tarnishing.  Box is complete with no missing parts, minimal wear on edges and corners.

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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Early Long Barrel Flintlock Fowler Early Long Barrel Flintlock Fowler

Early Long Barrel Flintlock Fowler

Lot #492 (Sale Order 492 of 497)

.75 caliber, 72" barrel, no S/N.  Left side of barrel marked with London proof marks.  Marked "1405" on wrist and above lockplate.  Brass sideplate, triggerguard, ramrod pipes, and buttplate.



Condition: Barrel has an overall plumb patina with some light rust.  Brass parts have taken on a dull mustard patina.  Lockplate has a dull gray coloring.  Stock has dents and marks consistent with age, with large crack near bottom of butt.  Proof marks legible.  Hammer holds at half cock and functions normally.  Bore fair.

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EST $ 4000 - 6000

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Early Early

Early "Eprouvette" Powder Tester

Lot #493 (Sale Order 493 of 497)

11.5" overall, walnut stock, brass mountings, iron testing wheel calibrated along the teeth. 



Condition: Good to very good. Metal with oxidized iron parts, brass with a golden patina and a crack in the triggerguard tang. Appears mechanically functional. Stock with a chip out of the butt, some poor fit around the buttcap, and chips and cracks at the forend tip.

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EST $ 1500 - 2000

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Edward H. Bohlin Gold and Gold over Silver Buckle Set Edward H. Bohlin Gold and Gold over Silver Buckle Set

Edward H. Bohlin Gold and Gold over Silver Buckle Set

Lot #494 (Sale Order 494 of 497)

Sterling silver and 18 karat gold.  Includes frame, keeper, and tip.  All pieces stamped with "Edward H. Bohlin, HOLLYWOOD CAL." in three lines.  Buckle frame 3"x2.75", keeper .87"x1.12", tip 1"x2.37"  Floral motifs throughout.



Condition: Good condition.  Metals have some tarnish, no major scratches or gouges.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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***AWC Nexus Suppressor & 1911 .45 Barrel ***AWC Nexus Suppressor & 1911 .45 Barrel

***AWC Nexus Suppressor & 1911 .45 Barrel

Lot #495 (Sale Order 495 of 497)

.45ACP, 5" threaded 1911 barrel with fitted bushing, including AWC Nexus .45 suppressor S/N D-092.



Condition: Fine.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Folk Art Caved Powder Horn Folk Art Caved Powder Horn

Folk Art Caved Powder Horn

Lot #496 (Sale Order 496 of 497)

11.5" overall length, with an elegant twist to the horn, measuring about 3"x3.5" at the oval base and terminating in a re-purposed top and spout from a US "Peace Flask" marked BATTY. Raised carved decorations including "Flower of Life" motifs, pentacle motifs and an American shield. All carving executed in a capable, if not particularly artistic hand. Iron suspension ring in wood butt plug, with an old cartridge casing head as part of the rim decoration. Modern leather thong added. Likely late 19th or possibly early 20th century.



Condition: Very good to fine, horn with a nice mellow patina, charging spout fully functional.

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EST $ 1000 - 1500

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Art Work From the Skin of an Airplane Belonging to Eddie Rickenbacker Art Work From the Skin of an Airplane Belonging to Eddie Rickenbacker

Art Work From the Skin of an Airplane Belonging to Eddie Rickenbacker

Lot #497 (Sale Order 497 of 497)

26" x20.5" with frame. Canvas painted with "hat in the ring" insignia of the 94th Aero Squadron on green camouflage background.



Condition: Good condition.  Some cracking of paint.  

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EST $ 1500 - 2500

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