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Model 1874 Sharps Buffalo Rifle Shipped To Dodge City Kansas In 1877

Lot #286 (Sale Order 1 of 282)

.45-2-7/8 caliber, 30" heavy octagonal barrel, S/N 159506. Weighs 13 3/4 lbs. Double triggers, open sights, double forearm screws, standard walnut stock and forearm, checkered metal buttplate. This rifle was invoiced January 4, 1877, to Sharps dealer, F.C. Zimmerman, Front Street, Dodge City, Kansas. It is noted as a Model 1874 Sharps rifle. Blade front sight with a Lawrence rear barrel sight. This rifle arrived in Dodge City while Wyatt Earp was an assistant deputy marshal. In July of 1877 Wyatt joined the Dodge City Police force.

In November of 1877, Bat Masterson was elected sheriff of Ford County, Kansas by three votes, beating out Larry Deger. Bat’s election was duly reported in the November 24th issue of the Dodge City Times. Frederick Carl Zimmerman arrived in Dodge City in September of 1872. Zimmerman was an experienced gunsmith who had practiced in Germany, Paris, and London. His hardware store on Front Street was one of the leading businesses in Dodge. He knew Wyatt, Bat, and all the legendary Dodge City gunfighters. Frederick Zimmerman died in Dodge City in January of 1888. Any Sharps “Buffalo Gun” shipped west is historical, but this Sharps that was shipped to Zimmerman’s on Front Street in the year when Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson were patrolling the dusty, muddy streets of Dodge is a true and authentic treasure from the American West.

Condition: Barrel has a nice smooth brown patina, with excellent barrel markings. Stock and forearm show use. Some nicks and dings.

EST $ 10000 - 15000

A Fine Deluxe Case Colored Winchester Model 1873 Sporting Rifle

Lot #287 (Sale Order 2 of 282)

.44-40 caliber, 24" barrel, S/N 182084A. A fine deluxe 1873 manufactured in 1885 in the desirable .44-40 caliber. 24" round barrel with standard sights. Case colored frame. Beautiful deluxe figured walnut. Checkered butt and fore end. Rifle buttplate.

Condition: Barrel retains much of its original Winchester factory bluing with excellent marks. One area ca 12" from muzzle with extremely minor pitting that has been touched up. Magazine tube with much blue, beginning to brown. Frame retains most of its original color cased hardening, particularly vibrant on the underside. Brass lifter with uncleaned patina. Buttplate with strong cases of original cased colors. Hammer and lever retains much original case colors beginning to darken. Figured walnut butt with most of its original varnish. A few minor marks on right and scattered scratches on left. Checkering with only minor wear. Forend retains much original high polished factory varnish with minor marks. Steel nose cap with good case hardening. Dust cover with almost all of its original bright blue. Bolt retains most of its original bright finish. Action and bore are excellent. A beautiful rifle. Round barreled 1873s are 6 times as rare as octagonal barrels.

EST $ 10000 - 15000

A Extremely Fine 'Plain Vanilla' Early Thumbprint Dust Cover Winchester 1876 Rifle

Lot #288 (Sale Order 3 of 282)

.45-60 caliber, 28" barrel. We have never seen a plain vanilla early second model in better condition than serial number 6606. Factory letter says little of interest other than "Lid," - a notation that distinguishes this from an open top 1876. Additionally, this rifle was received in warehouse January 14,1878 and remained there until September 13, 1879. Gun has no caliber markings on barrel or brass lifter. Walnut butt is oil finished, but has enough figure to qualify it as 2x.

Condition: Condition of gun is spectacular. Barrel retains nearly all of its original Winchester factory blue. Magazine tube with only slight wear. Nose cap with almost all its original bright blue. Thumbprint dust cover with almost all of its original bright blue. Frame and side plates retain nearly all their original factory blue finish. Loading gate retains most of its original bright finish. Hammer and lever retain nearly all of their original dull case hardening. Buttplate retains nearly all of its original dull case hardening. Walnut butt with virtually no marks in most of its oil finish. Forend in fine condition as well. Lifter is nearly perfect. Bore is close to mint and action is nearly as tight as a brand new gun. We have never seen a better plain 1876 with Winchester factory letter.

EST $ 12000 - 15000

An Excellent Winchester Model 1886 SRC with Case Colored Frame

Lot #289 (Sale Order 4 of 282)

.45-70 caliber, 22" barrel, S/N 59173, for 1891. A superb example, possibly un-fired. 22" barrel, standard markings. Carbine butt.

Condition: The condition of this most desirable carbine is exemplary throughout. Barrel and magazine tube retain nearly 100% of their original factory bluing. Barrel bands, rear sight and front sight retain most of their original bright blue finish. Frame retains nearly all of its original bright case hardening with rainbow colors. Only the most minor blemishes on left and right side to be expected in a nearly 150 year old Winchester. The slightest mark from the saddle ring. The lever retains nearly all all of its original bright case colors as does hammer. Buttplate retains much original case hardening. Figured walnut forend with a few minor marks from handling. Butt with nearly all of its original varnish and only the most minor marks. Bolt retains nearly all of its original bright blue. Bore is brilliant as new. A superb specimen in on of the most desirable calibers and would be difficult to upgrade.

EST $ 12000 - 15000

Very First Model 1877 Long Range Rifle Shipped to H.S. Jewell, A Creedmoor Shooter for Examination

Lot #290 (Sale Order 5 of 282)

The Very First Model 1877 Long Range Rifle Shipped to H.S. Jewell, A Creedmoor Shooter on February 15, 1877 for His Examination

.45 caliber, 32" barrel. The ultimate in one of these rifles serial number 160100 is illustrated on page 248 of Frank Seller's Sharps Rifles.

"It was shipped to H.S. Jewell, one of Creedmoor shooters on February 15, 1877 for his examination. He returned it and it was sent out on March 5, 1877 to the captain of the Creedmoor team. General F.S. Dankin. Dankin approved of the action and it was part of the group sent to the Creedmoor matches in September 1877, where it may have been used by any member of the the United States Creedmoor Team. After the matches, it was again returned to the company and on March 11, 1879 was shipped to another famous shooter of the day G.W. Scofield of Cleveland, Ohio. With the exception of this rifle, the remainder of the first type model 1877's were shipped to N. Curry of San Francisco in May 1878."

This is one of the most historically important Sharps long range target rifles extant. Frank Seller's says it all.

Condition: Barrel retains much of its original blue finish with some discoloration on right next to rear sight. Front sight is absent and has been for years. Hammer, action and lever retain much original case hardening. Steel buttplate retains some darkened bluing. Figured checkered pistol grip buttstock retains most original varnish with a few minor marks. Pistol grip with silver plaque and Mr. Scofield's name and Cleveland, Ohio. Rare and valuable Vernier tang sight in good condition. Action is extremely crisp. Bore is nearly mint with perfect rifling. A fantastic piece for the target rifle or Sharps collector.

EST $ 20000 - 30000

** A Very Fine and Rare Deluxe Factory Engraved Winchester Model 1886 'Big 50' Lever Action Rifle

Lot #291 (Sale Order 6 of 282)

.50/100/450 caliber, 26" barrel, S/N 145596. A truly superb short tang Model 1886 received in warehouse March 17, 1909 and shipped the same day with eight special features including half-round/half-octagonal barrel, double set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, Lyman gold bead front sight, half magazine, shotgun butt, takedown engraved $10 in style #6. If all this were not enough, this 'Big .50' comes with an interchangeable barrel caliber .38-70. With all features and engraved en suite with the 'Big .50'. The beautiful marbled walnut wood on this rifle is 2x as stamped on tang, but appears to be 4x in quality. Style #6 engraving is masterfully executed with beautiful scroll work. Panel scene of a stag on right and Rocky Mountain sheep on left standing in a Colorado-style landscape. All features verified by Winchester factory letter.

**Requires C&R or FFL

Condition: Wood retains nearly all of its original high polished factory varnish with perfect checkering. Receiver retains nearly 100% of its original bright bluing with no wear whatsoever. Hammer and lever retain nearly all their original vibrant case hardening. Barrel retains nearly 100% of its original bluing with perfect markings and engraving. Loading gate retains nearly 100% of its original blue. 'Big 50" barrel does have the usual minor marks forward of the take down lever from careless disassembly. Bore is as new and it is possible this rifle has only been test fired. Interchangeable barrel's steel parts retain nearly all of their original Winchester factory finish. Bore is excellent. Highly figured wood with one minor rub to varnish on right side. Checkering is almost perfect. This is quite possibly the only Big .50 1886 with matching interchangeable .38-70 barrel. With so many special features and pristine condition, this Winchester is a collector's prize.

EST $ 25000 - 50000

Rare and Unusual Deluxe Winchester Model 1876 Rifle

Lot #292 (Sale Order 7 of 282)

.45-75 caliber, 28" barrel, S/N 45758. This very unusual gun has a number of special features. 28" octagonal barrel is matted throughout its length. The receiver is case hardened. Rifle is fitted with set trigger. Stock and forend are of extremely fancy oil finish, walnut, but not checkered. Barrel is fitted with a folding globe front sight and standard latter type rear sight. Rifle is presently fitted with a Vernier tang sight (not mentioned in factory letter).

Condition: Firearm is fine throughout. Barrel retains much original blue finish. Magazine tube retains considerable fading blue finish. Receiver retains most of its case hardened finish with some rainbow colors remaining. Nose cap in similar condition. Case hardening on buttplate is faded. Hammer retains brilliant case hardening. Dust cover retains most of its bright bluing. Lever retains considerable cased colors. Set trigger retains almost almost all of its bright blue and functions properly. Stock with ultra deluxe flame grain retains much original oil finish. Forend with matching grain with some handling wear. Buttplate in good condition. Action works perfectly. Bore is fine-to-excellent. A very rare and desirable 1876 rifle. Features confirmed by factory letter.

EST $ 10000 - 15000

Special Order Marlin Model 1889 Deluxe Rifle Belonging to Annie Oakley with Factory Letter

Lot #293 (Sale Order 8 of 282)

.44-40 caliber, 20" half-octagonal-to-round barrel with half magazine, S/N 100174. Checkered straight grip stock that is shorter than standard with Marlin metal buttplate, checkered forearm. Factory letter states serial number 100,174, 1889, .44-40 caliber, 1/2 magazine, date shipped November 4, 1893. This rifle was used by the Annie Oakley Foundation in their display. This is one of only four Model 1889 Marlins with 20" barrel and factory shortened stock attributed to Annie Oakley. Annie Oakley had a relationship with Marlin similar to Bat Masterson's with Colt Firearms. Annie's special order deluxe engraved Marlin Factory Presentation short 1889, serial number 98850 and the present rifle, serial number 100174, are the only examples of the four attributed pieces that are short barrel, half magazine and short butt stock. Other than factory engraving and factory presentation, the two rifles are identical and unique. As Marlin S/N 100,174 was made and shipped shortly after Annie's special presentation 1889, it stands to reason that she ordered a plainer version for use rather that wearing out a very valuable and beautiful gun presented to her by the Marlin Company. Both rifles have been displayed together for this reason and an archive of relevant paperwork provides further convincing provenance as to Annie's ownership. Includes factory letter confirming configuration.

Condition: This rifle shows some use. Barrel and magazine tube have nice plum finish with some blue blending in. The frame is a silvery gray to brown. Stock with some nicks and dings. Bore is very good and mechanically excellent.

EST $ 10000 - 20000

Model 1881 Semi-Deluxe Marlin Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot #294 (Sale Order 9 of 282)

.40-60 caliber, 28" round barrel, with full magazine, S/N 12798 (ca 1886). Blued finish with case hardened hammer, lever, and buttplate. Varnished walnut half stock with pistol grip. Blade front sight with elevator rear sight and tang mounted aperture. Barrel marked with third type two-line Marlin address and patent dates with 1880 re-issue marking. Serial number forward of lever with caliber on top of barrel forward of frame. Marlin manufactured a total of 1303 made with the pistol grip configuration, though the lack of checkering as found on similar pieces and round barrel accompanied by full-length magazine reinforces the true rarity of this item. Includes factory letter confirming figuration and February 1886 shipping date.

Provenance:Ex: Warren Webster Collection, Robert Lyles Collection

Condition: Fine. Most of the blued finish remains on barrel with some thinning and wear from age and use with exposed areas taking on a light plum patina. Some similar wear to frame, exposed areas taking on a mottled patination. Some very minor case coloring remaining on hammer. Stock retains its coat of varnish with some scattered handling marks and blemishes, but no serious cracks or splits. Bore is good with visible rifling and minor old pitting.

EST $ 8500 - 12000

Rare & Desirable Factory Engraved Big .50 Deluxe Winchester 1876 Short Rifle Made for King Fouad I

Lot #295 (Sale Order 10 of 282)

An Extremely Rare and Desirable Factory Engraved Big .50 Deluxe Winchester Model 1876 Short Rifle Made for Egyptian Sultan and Later King Fouad I

Possibly the rarest 1876 Winchester that we have ever catalogued with all features confirmed by Winchester factory letter. Serial number 9968. The round 22" barrel fully matted, engraved on right of matte Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, CT. On left of matte, Kings Improvement Patented March 29, 1866. October 16, 1860. Further engraved on right side, Express; left side .50 cal. Rear sight marked 1876. Tubular front sight with ivory beads. Engraved dust cover marked Winchester Express, .50 cal. 95 grs. The frame and side plates are color case hardened. Tastefully factory engraved with scrolls and shells. Plain case hardened frame and lever. Brass lifter engraved with scrolls and further engraved .50-95. Cased hardened forend cap is tastefully engraved. Highly figured deluxe pistol grip walnut butt with engraved steel buttplate. Forend of equally superb wood, checkered in style "H." A factory engraved gold plaque with initials and name of King Fouad.

Condition: Barrel and magazine tube retains most original blue mixing with brown. Frame retains considerable original colored case hardening, particularly strong on underside near trigger. Loading gate retains most original blue. Engraved thumbprint dust cover retains most original bright blue. Lifter is a beautiful unpolished brass color. Lever retains strong traces of cased colors. Hammer retains much original case colors. Buttplate retains some original bluing. Nose cap retains some original cased colors. Walnut butt with crisp checkering and retains much of what first appears to be over-varnished, but a factory letter dated, 11, November 1964 refers to a notation "Limb worn polished." Forend in similarly good condition with same finish as the butt. Engraving on gold plaque is excellent. Action is excellent. Bore is like a mirror and shows little or no wear. Perhaps the most remarkable thing about this amazing gun is a factory letter from Thomas Hall dated 1967 verifying all features.

EST $ 20000 - 30000

**An Important Factory Engraved Savage Rival Grade Model 99, Made for the Pan-Pacific Exhibition

Lot #296 (Sale Order 11 of 282)

**An Important Factory Engraved Savage Rival Grade Model 99, Made for the Pan-Pacific Exhibition and Later Sold to P.J. Noel

.250 caliber, 22" barrel. A letter from Savage Arms Company dated January 10, 1917 specifically refers to this rifle serial number 156371.

"The fancy .250 rifle which we have in stock has a beautiful piece of circassion walnut in the stock and forearm and has engraved on one side of the receiver a woodland scene with four deer and on the other side a mountain scene showing a hunter and a bear. It has the new full carved pistol grip with a very fine grade of checking and a matted barrel but no elevated rib on the barrel."

"We made for exhibition purposes at the Panama Pacific Exhibition last year several highly engraved and checked rifles. Perhaps you saw them when you were there. A great portion of these have been sold, but there is one in particular which has a beautifully finished stoned action which we still have and perhaps you would like to add it to your collection."

Accompanying this magnificent exhibition Savage is an unprecedented series of five letters to Mr. Noel from Chester A. Smith representing the Savage Arms Company. In addition there is an original target, tested on 3/24/1917 with 10 shots in the black. Target with typed notation, "Ten shots with .250-3000 rifle, serial number 156371 at 75 yards. Specially tested for P.J. Noel."

On March 27, 1917 this Savage was shipped to P.J. Noel. The shipping receipt reads as follows:

1 Rifle M/99 .250-3000 Savage #156371 (214) Price $145.

Circassian Walnut

Checked Grade C

Engraved Grade E

Stoned Action

Matted Barrel

Sights Ivory bead, 6B, 1B

The original check for the rifle in the amount of $154.48 is included.

The historical archive serves to enhance this magnificent rifle to the degree that it is a one piece Savage exhibition in any collection of the very finest Savage 99 rifles. The engraving on the receiver is of a particularly high order and equal to the finest works by any of the Ulrichs. The quality of the wood is finer than Winchester's 4x.

**Requires C&R or FFL

Condition: The condition of the Pan Pacific Savage is, as with all of P.J. Noel's rifles and pistols, unused. The wood retains nearly all of its original high-polished factory varnish. The checkering is as crisp as the day it was shipped. The Pan Pacific Savage does have some minor patches of corrosion from poor storage, particularly on the left side of the receiver and the take down band. The right side is notably free of the storage issues and is practically pristine. The barrel retains nearly all of its brightly polished original blue. The full matted rib does have one minor spot just beyond the rear sight. The lever retains nearly all of its original rainbow cased colors. The buttplate is pristine. The checkered trigger retains nearly all of its original finish. The engine-turned bolt shows no wear. The bore is pristine. The action functions perfectly. Further superlatives are unnecessary to describe this exhibition Savage. The original correspondence, target and shipping receipt are included.

EST $ 20000 - 40000

A Union Pacific Railroad Henry Rifle Serial Number 7744 Manufactured in 1864 Period Engraved UPRR

Lot #297 (Sale Order 12 of 282)

A Union Pacific Railroad Henry Rifle Serial Number 7744 Manufactured in 1864 Period Engraved on Left Side of Frame "UPRR"

.44 rim fire, 24" barrel. A good Henry rifle in its own right. This example is made far more interesting by period engraved block initials UPRR indicating that it was once owned by the Union Pacific Railroad Company - undoubtedly to protect workers on the Trans-Continental Railroad. Standard configuration with long range rear sight, sling swivels on butt and barrels. All numbers match including buttstock.

Condition: Barrel with mostly smooth brown patina with strong traces of bright original blue around and under rear sight. Bolt retains some original blue. Lever and lifter work properly and are not floppy. Hammer with no finish, but crisp. Lever with attractive brown patina matching the trigger. Brass frame has been polished at one time, but side plates fit well. UPRR logo is crisp and obviously professionally engraved. Buttstock with tight crack on both sides where it meets the frame. Chip and crack where it meets the toe of the buttplate. Stock has been sanded at one time, but fits frame and tang very well. Buttplate with old attractive honey colored patina. Magazine spring is short and appears to be a modern replacement. Bore is good.

EST $ 25000 - 35000

**Very Rare Parker Brothers AHE Grade 7 Pigeon Gun

Lot #298 (Sale Order 13 of 282)

12 gauge, 30" barrels, S/N 133746. Made in 1905 and fresh to the market in 2020. This beautiful A-grade pigeon gun features floral engraving at the breech. Deep, almost relief, engraving on frame. Deeply chiseled arcaded fences. Solid gold plate on grip cap. Beautifully checkered butt with fleur de lis and checkered panel at frame. Finely checkered fore end with engraved takedown. Original double triggers. Rib marked, Pigeon Gun. Parker Brother's Makers Meriden, Connecticut. Whitworth Steel.

**Requires C&R or FFL

Condition: Barrels retain nearly all of their original factory blue finish. Case colors on frame have silvered out, but engraving remains very crisp. Triggerguard retains original finish only on inside of bow. Highly figured checkered walnut stock in good condition with minor marks. Super fine checkering with only minor wear. Bores rate excellent. Automatic ejectors work perfectly. 13" LOP to perished recoil pad. Drop of heel 2.25". Barrel walls are thick. This is a great Parker.

EST $ 30000 - 50000

* Browning Citori O/U Shotgun in Fitted JMB Leather Case

Lot #299 (Sale Order 14 of 282)

20 gauge with 2 3/4" and 3" chamber, 26" vented and matted barrel length, S/N 28769MN131. The frame and triggerguard in stainless with floral scroll engraving. The left and right sides of the frame with 3 quails in gilt. The bottom of the frame with a portrait of an English Pointer's head in gilt. The left side of the barrels marked with Browning address over "Made in Japan/Miroku." Gold-plated trigger. Blue barrels and checkered walnut pistol grip stock and forearm. Black "Browning"-marked buttplate. Screw-in chokes. LOP measures at 14.25" and the drop at the heel measures 2". Comes in dark burgundy fitted JMB leather case with green felt lining. Inside lid marked with Browning logo.

*Requires FFL

Condition: Very good overall condition retaining nearly all the blue finish on the barrel with only light wear near the muzzle. The stainless frame is very good with sharp and crisp engravings and markings. Retaining all the gilt. Wood is very good with light wear and scratches to the buttstock. Bores are very good and mechanically functional.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

* Browning Citori 28 Gauge O/U Shotgun in Custom Fitted JMR Browning Case

Lot #300 (Sale Order 15 of 282)

28 gauge with 2 3/4" chamber, 26" vented and matted barrel length, S/N 34928MP131. Left side of the barrel marked "Browning Arms Company Morgan Utah" over "Made in Japan/Miroku." Right side of the barrel marked with caliber and chamber markings. Blue barrel with front bead sight. Stainless frame and triggerguard with finely engraved floral scrolls. The left side of the frame with wildlife scene including gold inlay flushing quail. Right side of the frame with wildlife scene including gold inlay flushing quail. Bottom of the frame with gold inlay portrait of English Pointer. Checkered walnut pistol grip buttstock and forearm. Black "Browning" marked buttplate. Gold-plated trigger. Screw-in chokes. LOP measures 14.25" and drop at heel measures 1.25". Comes in custom-fitted leather JMR case featuring the Browning logo on this inside lid. Dark burgundy leather with green felt liner.

*Requires FFL

Condition: Very good to excellent condition overall retaining nearly all the blue finish on the barrel. The frame is excellent with sharp and crisp markings and engraving. The stock is very good with only a couple minor scratches. Bores are good and mechanically functional.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

* Browning Citori XT Trap O/U Shotgun in Fitted JMR Leather Case

Lot #301 (Sale Order 16 of 282)

12 gauge with 2 3/4" chambers, 30" vented and matted barrel length, S/N 10631MP131. The left side of the barrels are marked in 2 lines with address over "Made in Japan/Miroku." Right side of the barrels marked with caliber markings over patent. Floral and scroll engraved stainless frame and triggerguard. The left side of the frame with gilt border with gilt flushing bobwhite transition into a sporting clay. The left side of the frame with gilt border with a gilt duck transitioning into a sporting clay. Bottom of the frame marked with 2 gilt sporting clays over "XT Trap." Bottom of triggerguard with Browning logo. Gold-plated trigger. Green fiber optic front sight with mid-bead sight. Blue barrels with checkered walnut pistol grip butt stock and forearm. Adjustable Browning marked recoil pad and comb. Screw-in choke tubes. Comes with dark burgundy leather fitted JMR case. Inside with green felt with Browning logos.

*Requires FFL

Condition: Very good condition overall with very little wear to the barrels and frame. Sharp and crisp markings and engraving. The stock is very good with only minimal wear. The bores are excellent and mechanically functional.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

* Cased Browning Superposed P11 Shotgun Engraved by J. Baerten

Lot #302 (Sale Order 17 of 282)

12 gauge with 2 3/4" chamber, 28" vented and matted barrel length, S/N PB3RR1357. Left side of the barrel marked "Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah & Montreal, P.Q." over "Made in Belgium." Right side of the barrel marked with caliber and chamber size. Front bead and mid-bead sight. The frame and triggerguard are beautifully engraved with floral scroll patterns with the left side with gold inlay English pointer on point. "J. Baerten" signature is just below the hunting scene. Right side of the frame with gold inlay English pointer on point. The barrels, frame and triggerguard are blued. Trigger is gold plated. Checkered walnut pistol grip butt stock and forearm. Stock has spacer to the "Browning" marked recoil pad. Chokes on both barrels are "IC." LOP measures at 13.75" and drop at heel measures at 1.25". A Browning company letter accommodates this piece showing original details and selling price of $3,032.00 in December of 1979. Comes in Kolar Arms steel case.

*Requires FFL

Condition: Very good overall condition retaining nearly all the blue finish on the barrels and frame. The markings and engraving are very sharp and crisp. Stock is very good with only very minor storage wear. Bores are very good and mechanically functional.

EST $ 3000 - 5000

* Browning White Lightning Citori O/U Shotgun in Browning Case

Lot #303 (Sale Order 18 of 282)

12 gauge with 2 3/4" or 3" chamber, 28" vented and matted barrel length, S/N 11604ZM131. The left side of the barrel is marked with address over "Made in Japan/Miroku." Right side of the barrel marked with caliber and chamber sizing. The right and left side of the frame with floral and vine engraving. Bottom of the frame marked in gilt script "White Lightning." Bottom of the triggerguard marked with gilt Browning logo. Front bead sight with screw in chokes. Blue barrels with stainless frame and triggerguard. Finely checkered walnut pistol grip butt stock and forearm. Browning marked recoil pad and gold-plated triggerguard. LOP measures 14.25". Drop at heel measures 2". Comes in khaki colored canvas Browning case with brown lining. Inside lid marked with Browning logo.

*Requires FFL

Condition: Very good condition overall retaining most of the blue finish on the barrels. The frame has sharp and crisp markings and engraving. The stock is in very good condition with only minor scratches. Bores are very good and mechanically functional.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

Remington No 1 Rolling Block Sporting Rifle

Lot #304 (Sale Order 19 of 282)

.44-77 caliber, 28" octagonal barrel, Remington markings on the tang, caliber markings forward of the forearm tip on the bottom flat of barrel. Walnut stock with walnut forearm and metal tip. Blue barrel and case colored frame. This rifle was featured in an article by Roy Marcot in the Remington Society of America Journal (3d Quarter, 2002: page 18).

Condition: Barrel retains some of the original blue finish blending to a plum. Frame is most a silvery gray. Stock and forearm are excellent. Bore is very good.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

** Browning Lightning 20ga Over and Under Shotgun with Case with 28" and 26" Barrels

Lot #305 (Sale Order 20 of 282)

20 gauge with 2 3/4" and 3" chamber, 28" and 26" vented and matted barrel length, S/N 50191V8. Left side of the barrels are marked with address over "Made in Belgium." Right side of the barrels marked with calibers over patent numbers. Barrels with front bead sight and gold-plated trigger. Frame and triggerguard with floral scroll engravings. Walnut checkered pistol grip and forearm. Pachmayr recoil pad. Comes in Browning case. The 28" top barrel is coked at F and the bottom at IC. The 26" barrels are choked at CYL top and bottom. LOP measures at 14". Drop at heel is 1.5.

**Requires C&R or FFL

Condition: Fair to good condition overall. This shotgun does retain some of the blue finish with wear to the muzzle, edges and near the frame. Frame has some light oxidation near the edges of the butt stock. The buttstock and forearms show use with scratches, nicks and dings. Some wear to the varnish. The bores are good and mechanically functional.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Heavy Barrel Percussion Target Rifle With Loader By Hitchcock, Muzzy & Co

Lot #306 (Sale Order 21 of 282)

.50 caliber, 33.5" octagonal barrel. 1.50" across the flat of barrel, original rear lollipop-style tang sight, front hood sight, single set trigger. Iron triggerguard and buttplate. False muzzle and brass loader. Bottom of barrel marked Hitchcock Muzzy & Co. Fancy style walnut stock.

Condition: Barrel is smooth and brown. All metal has nice even brown look. Bore is very good. Action works well. A fine example of an American target rifle.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Factory Engraved Deluxe Marlin Model 1881 Rifle

Lot #307 (Sale Order 22 of 282)

.45-70 caliber, 28" octagonal barrel, S/N 17127. Blade front sight with sporting rear barrel sight. Blue finish with deluxe checkered stock with pistol grip and checkered forearm.

Condition: The barrel retains some of the original blue finish lightly fading to a plum brown. Frame has a dulled look with traces of finish in the protected areas. Stock and forearm have a dark look with some nicks and dings. Bore is very good and mechanically fine.

EST $ 2500 - 4000

Percussion Half Stock Target Rifle By John Ohrt Burlington, Iowa

Lot #308 (Sale Order 23 of 282)

.40 caliber, 31.25" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned barrel secured to walnut half-stock with wedge. Iron ramrod pipes, triggerguard, buttplate, toe plate, and eagle form patch box. Hooded blade front sight with elevator rear sight and tang-mounted aperture. Flat lockplate with set trigger. Muzzle crowned for ball-starter. Wood ramrod with brass tip. Top of barrel marked "1868" with "JOHN OHRT./BURLINGTON IOWA."

Condition: Fine. Barrel retains nearly all of its browned finish with some minor thinning to edges of barrel. Iron parts have a mixed gunmetal patination. Some handling marks and blemishes on stock, but no serious cracks, splits, or other damage. Action is functional. Bore is very good; bright with visible rifling.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Percussion Target Rifle by J. Brown

Lot #309 (Sale Order 24 of 282)

.40 caliber, 32" heavy octagonal barrel, length including false muzzle and barrel flats measure about .5" across, no S/N. Left side of the barrel marked "J. Brown" over "Fremont, N.H." next to "Cast Steel." Brown barrel with front hood sight and lollipop tang sight. Bench rest near the end of the muzzle. Case color back action lock and tang. German silver triggerguard and buttplate. Walnut buttstock with double set triggers.

Condition: Very good overall condition with the barrel retaining most of the original brown finish blending to a plum patina with wear only to the high edges and light surface oxidation. Most of the case color remains on the lock and tang. Some areas of light surface oxidation blending to a patina. The stock is very good with a light crack in the wrist running from the lock to the tang. Good bore with strong rifling with oxidation in the grooves. Mechanically functional.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

Cased Percussion Single-Shot Rifle by William Dooley

Lot #310 (Sale Order 25 of 282)

50 caliber, 27" octagonal barrel, patent breech, engraved forward action lock. Checkered walnut stock. In its original mahogany case with green lining and the original "Wm Dooley" label.

Condition: Barrel retains most of the re-brown on barrel. Lock is excellent with nice dark blue look. Case has a crack on the top of the lid. Overall a very nice English percussion rifle.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

Percussion Heavy Barrel Underhammer Target Rifle

Lot #311 (Sale Order 26 of 282)

.50 caliber, 29.75" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blued barrel with walnut stick checkered at wrist. Underhammer action with spring triggerguard. Rifle has been fitted with telescopic sight. Barrel unmarked. Muzzle crowned for false muzzle and brass ball-starter. Weight: 19 pounds (8.6 Kg).

Condition: Fine. Barrel has an even dark chocolate patination with some minor thinning to sharp edges. Sight has a browned coloration with some handling marks to stock. Bore is bright and shiny with strong rifling.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

No. 1 Factory Engraved Marlin Model 1889 Deluxe Rifle

Lot #312 (Sale Order 27 of 282)

.44-40 caliber, 28" octagonal barrel, S/N 64501 (ca 1892). Blued barrel with case hardened frame, lever, hammer, and buttplate. Deluxe checkered walnut forend and pistol grip. Blade front sight with buckhorn rear elevator sight. Correct catch on rear of lever. Frame shows Marlin No. 1 type engraving throughout featuring broad scrolls and fancy border en suite with left side panel of an elk in a meadow. Features special order half-magazine, of which only 854 examples were produced, representing less than two percent of total Model 1889 production.

Condition: Fine. Barrel retains nearly all of its blued finish with some minor thinning on sharp edges. Receiver has taken on a pewter patina with engraving remaining sharp and crisp. Stock has some minor handling marks and blemishes from age including some wear and thinning of varnish, but retains an attractive color and grain. Bore is very good; bright with good rifling.

EST $ 4500 - 8000

Marlin Model 1888 Rifle with Scope by William Malcom and Factory Letter

Lot #313 (Sale Order 28 of 282)

.32-20 caliber, 24" round barrel, S/N 26085 (ca 1889). Blued finish with case hardened hammer, lever, and buttplate. Varnished walnut half stock. Blade front sight with buckhorn elevator rear sight along with tang-mounted aperture. Barrel marked with two-line Marlin address and patent dates with caliber marked forward of receiver. Fitted with scope manufactured by William Malcom of Syracuse, New York, S/N 5080. Includes factory letter confirming configuration and August, 1889 shipping date to unknown location.

Condition: Fine. Most of the blued finish remains on barrel with some light scratches and barring present with some additional wear around rear barrel sight. Frame retains a fair amount of its bluing with some wear to sharp edges and front near forend as well as bottom of frame forward of lever. Some visible case coloring left on hammer with a dull gunmetal patination on lever and buttplate. Stock shows numerous handling marks to forend, likely from resting on supports while target shooting. Buttstock shows some minor handling marks. Optics are clear. Bore is good to very good, bright with some very minor old pitting and visible rifling. An example of a Marlin rifle was obviously used and loyally cared for by its owner with an uncommon, special-order barrel.

EST $ 2500 - 5000

Rare Marlin Model 1889 Deluxe Rifle

Lot #314 (Sale Order 29 of 282)

.38-40 caliber, 26" barrel, S/N 52359 (ca 1891). Blued barrel and frame with case hardened hammer, lever, and buttplate. Varnished walnut stock with checkered forend and pistol grip along with special order half magazine. Blade front sight with buckhorn elevator rear sight and tang-mounted aperture. Top of barrel marked with two-line Marlin address and patent dates. Of the over 55,000 Model 1889 rifles produced between 1889 and 1903, only 508 were produced with half-magazines, representing just over one percent of the total number of arms produced. In addition to the rare half-magazine, this piece also features a special order half-octagonal barrel, a feature that was included in less than one percent of total production. Includes factory letter confirming configuration.

Condition: Very good. Most of the blued finish remains turning a mixed plum with some lightening and thinning on octagonal portion with some additional lightening to sharp edges. Frame shows some scratches with a mixed light blue and gunmetal patination. Stock shows some handling marks and blemishes, but no serious cracks or splits. Bore is good; mostly bright with minimal pitting and visible rifling. A desirable and very rare piece of Marlin history for the advanced collector.

EST $ 2500 - 4000

** Factory Master Engraved Browning Grade III Semi Automatic Rifle by Angelo Bee

Lot #315 (Sale Order 30 of 282)

.22 long rifle caliber, 22" round barrel length, S/N 9049. Top of the barrel marked "Fabrique Nationale Darmes De Guerre Herstal Belgium" over "Browning's Patent Depose." Left side of the barrel just north of the frame is marked with caliber and proofs. Blue barrel with gilt band borders near the muzzle and frame. Front blade sight and rear leaf sight. Blued and gold-plated magazine tube. Gold-plated trigger. Stainless frame and triggerguard with beautiful floral scroll engraving by master engraver Angelo Bee. Left side of the frame with mountainous background with flowing river showing a gold inlay eagle gripping a fish while in flight. Lower right corner of the scene is signed "A. Bee." Top of the frame with gold inlay squirrel sitting on tree limb. The right side of the frame with a forest scene showing a gold inlay bear approaching a king cobra. Lower left corner signed "A. Bee." Fancy checkered walnut pistol grip stock and forend. Black buttplate.

**Requires C&R or FFL

Condition: Very good condition overall retaining nearly all the bright polished blue finish on the barrel with bright gold bands. Markings are sharp and crisp. The frame is excellent with beautiful and artistically designed engraved wildlife scenes. The stock is excellent with very minor wear. Bore is excellent and mechanically functional.

EST $ 6000 - 8000

* Cased Browning Midas Grade O/U Shotgun

Lot #316 (Sale Order 31 of 282)

12 gauge with 2 3/4" chamber, 30" matted and full length vented rib barrel length, S/N 81366S7. Blue receiver and triggerguard that is beautifully engraved with floral scrolls and punch dots with gilt scene on the left side of the frame of three flushing pheasants circled by gilt border. The scene on the opposite side is detailed in gilt with 3 ducks and gilt circle border. The bottom of the frame with gilt flushing bobwhite quail. Front of barrels engraved with floral scrolls with the left side of the barrel marked with caliber markings next to "Made in Belgium" next to "Browning Patent." The opposite side of the barrel marked "Browning Arms Company." The frame is signed on both sides by "A. Crousse." Ivory bead front and mid sight. Beautifully checkered walnut pistol grip and forearm with "Browning" marked recoil pad. Top barrel choke is CYL and the bottom barrel choke is IM. Auto ejectors. LOP measures at 14.25" and drop at heel is 2". Comes in Browning case.

*Requires FFL

Condition: Very good overall condition retaining nearly all the blue finish and gilt with very sharp markings and engraving. Wear isolated to the muzzle and edges. The wood is very good with minor nicks and scratches on the butt stock. The bores are very good and mechanically functional.

EST $ 8000 - 12000

**Extremely Rare Experimental M-1 Carbine Presented to Chief Ordnance Inspector Harry P. Davis, Plus

Lot #317 (Sale Order 32 of 282)

**Extremely Rare and Documented Experimental M-1 Carbine Presented to Chief Ordnance Inspector Harry P. Davis at Standard Productions in 1943 with Small Archive

.30 caliber, 18" barrel length, S/N 00-H-01. Barrel marked near the front sight "9-4-43." Top of the receiver marked "US Carb -30 M1" over "Exp Mod HPD." Blue finish with fancy pistol grip stock and horn cover. Horn buttplate with original OD green woven sling.

An extremely rare and exceptionally well documented Standard Products M1 Carbine presented to Chief Ordnance Inspector Harry P. Davis. Standard Products in Port Clinton, Ohio, known during peace time as a manufacturer of automobile equipment was converted to war time manufacturing during the 1941 emergency. While originally contracted to produce plastic products for the war efforts; this was changed to small arms with an original contract to produce 100,000 M1 rifles. A later modification to the contract stipulated that 1,000 rifles were to be produced daily by April of 1943. This contract was cancelled and a new contract was awarded to Standard Products to manufacture the M1 carbine in the quantity of 370,000.

Key ordnance inspectors assigned to the Standard plant were trained at the Springfield Armory, Winchester Repeating Arms and General Motors Inland Division based in Dayton, Ohio. Winchester being the designer of the M1 carbine, had a school dedicated to government small arms inspectors. The school was under close supervision of Winchester and the Springfield Ordnance District. Standard Products inspectors attended this two week training course. The following Standard Products plant small arms ordnance personal that filled key positions were as follows; Harry P. Davis, Raymond Ward, Marjorie Bluhm and Ellis C. Lenz.

The provenance and documentation on this rare Presentation M1 Carbine are impeccable. Included with this carbine is a binder with original and copied documents that detail the background of Standard Products war time effort. Detailed plans and production efforts explaining the plant layout including dollar amounts the War Department provided for machinery and tooling. Background of ordnance personnel and the training they received, including contractor personnel. The logistics and supply chain management is outlined including a list of suppliers.

Inspector's data included in the binder include a breakdown of the 3 major causes of carbine failures during range tests. Standard Products employed 2 gunsmiths to adjust and correct the failures. A list is provided showing the detailed efforts of the gunsmiths and what they did on the range during testing and throughout production. Production flow data showing inspector's notes from floor production - to testing - to acceptance. Original documents from Ordnance Department showing tentative specifications for the manufacturing of the carbines and the methods of inspection and tests.

Personal documents from The Standard Products Company come in the binder showing Mr. Harry Davis's appointment to the Ordnance Department dated April 20, 1944 and signed by Plant Manager L.T. Bracken. Also included are a couple of reports written by Harry Davis with how production met requirements, a total of 12 pages, and signed by Mr. Davis. The second is a report from Mr. Davis to a District Historian with an overview of The Standard Products Company efforts to execute the production of M1 Carbines, with hand written notes in the footers.

"An Industrial Wartime Achievement" book comes with this lot showing The Standard Products key employees to photographs of production employees. The inside cover of the book is an original letter from President of The Standard Products Company, Dr. J.S. Reid, to Chief Inspector Carbine M1 Harry P. Davis simply dated VJ-Day. The letter gives praise to Mr. Davis for his contributions to war time efforts and is signed JS Reid.

This is a very rare and extremely well documented piece of World War II history showing the contributions of everyday Americans to the war effort. It is estimated that as few as 50 of these experimental and presentation pieces were produced. This specific piece is a treasure with all the documentation and provenance.

**Requires C&R or FFL

Condition: This Exp model carbine is in almost mint condition. No wear to the finish. Stock is excellent and the bore is excellent. A rare Exp model carbine with excellent history.

EST $ 8000 - 12000

Rosewood Cased Model 2A Sharps Derringer

Lot #318 (Sale Order 33 of 282)

.30 caliber, 3" barrels, S/N 2626. Silver-plated frame, beautiful blue finish on the barrels. Rosewood grips. Cased in a partition case with red lining.

Condition: Barrels retain most of the highly polished blue finish, some flaking on top of the barrels. Most of the silver finish, some thinning around the edges and through the markings. The case is excellent and the lining. Overall, this a very nice set.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Eagle Arms Revolver in the Original Box

Lot #319 (Sale Order 34 of 282)

.30 cup fire caliber, 3.5" octagonal barrel, S/N 7230. Blued barrel, silver-plated brass frame, varnished rosewood grips. Single action, spur trigger, 6-shot, front loading cartridge revolver. One line EAGLE ARMS CO. NEW YORK marking on barrel rib, cylinder marked in one vertical line: PATENTED JULY 12, 1859 & JULY 21, 1863. Grips are stamp numbered to the gun on their interiors in two lines. Revolver is contained in its original dark green paste board picture box with instructions printed inside the lid. Also includes a single .30 cup fire (teat fire) cartridge.

Condition: Very good. Retains some of the thinning blue on the barrel and cylinder, with much of the silver plating on the brass frame with some wear and loss. All markings remain clear and crisp. Mechanically functional; fine bore with crisp rifling and scattered oxidation. Grips with some of the original varnish and some scattered handling marks. Box about good with moderate wear, crazing, finish loss and discoloration from mildew. Cartridge very good.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Remington New Model Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver

Lot #320 (Sale Order 35 of 282)

.38CF caliber, 7.315" octagonal barrel, S/N 32305. Blued finish, brass triggerguard, two-piece walnut grips. Single action, 6-shot cartridge revolver, factory altered from percussion with added loading gate and ejector rod. Three-line NEW MODEL barrel address. Conversion number 284 on frame under left grip, 184 under barrel, likely a factory error as the barrel retains a weak original 32305 serial number.

Condition: Good. Barrel with some thinning blue, frame with a mostly brown patina, cylinder with traces of blue. Clear markings, mechanically functional, very good bore with strong rifling and some pitting that is mostly near the muzzle. Grips good, right grip with repaired crack running the vertically down the middle, most noticeable from the inside. Otherwise, with scattered bumps, dings and mars.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Etched Panel Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six-Shooter

Lot #321 (Sale Order 36 of 282)

.44-40 caliber, 4.75" barrel, S/N 19537 (mfg. ca 1885). Blued finish, checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt logo grips with lanyard ring in butt. Double action, 6-shot blued cylinder revolver. Two-line barrel address, etched barrel panel reads "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER." Total of 720 .44-40s were made in 1885..

Condition: Very good overall. Retains considerable original blue finish with some flaking and light fading. Mechanically excellent, very good bore with strong rifling. Grips very good. This is a very rare 1878, most of the barrels were robbed and placed in SA's. This is an honest and untouched revolver.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Merwin, Hulbert & Co First Model Frontier Army Revolver

Lot #322 (Sale Order 37 of 282)

.44M&H caliber, 7" barrel, S/N 6608. Nickel finish, mottled composite hard rubber grips. Single action, open top, scooped-flute, 6-shot revolver with lanyard ring in butt. Matching assembly number 4795 on left of frame under grip, on rear web of barrel, on cylinder arbor, on rear face of cylinder and scratched inside the right grip. Standard one-line Merwin, Hulbert & Co patent mark on top of barrel with usual Hopkins & Allen mark on left side.

Condition: Fine. Retains much of the nickel finish which has been polished to bright, with some hazing and dulling, a small patch of surface oxidation on the barrel and some minor flaking. Hammer with some mottled case color, trigger with some blue. Mechanically functional, traces of suction, fine bore with crisp rifling and some scattered oxidation. Grips fine with some light handling marks.

EST $ 2500 - 5000

Colt Round Barrel Cartridge Revolver

Lot #323 (Sale Order 38 of 282)

.38 Colt, 3.5" barrel, S/N 323548. Blued and color case hardened finish, brass triggerguard and backstrap, varnished walnut grip. Single action, 5-shot factory produced open top cartridge revolver from left over percussion revolver parts, serial numbered in the end of the M1849 production sequence. Two-line New York barrel address, two-date in two-line patent marking on frame. Visible numbers matching, unnumbered wedge.

Condition: Very good. Retains some strong blue with fading and loss, scattered surface oxidation and some small patches of roughness. Frame with some case color. Mechanically functional, very good bore with some pitting. Grip with much of the varnish, some light wear and loss and some scattered handling marks.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Etched Panel Colt New Line .38 Revolver

Lot #324 (Sale Order 39 of 282)

.38 Colt caliber, 2.25" round barrel, S/N 4643. Nickel finish, fire blued trigger, hammer top and screws, varnished walnut grips. Single action, 5-shot revolver with fluted cylinder. Left side of barrel with etched panel that reads COLT NEW 38. Top of barrel roll marked in two lines: COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the nickel finish with some minor wear. Etched panel mostly intact, markings clear. Fire blue mostly bright and vivid, grip screw with slot wear. Mechanically functional, fine bore, grips with most of their varnish and light wear.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Colt 4-1/2" Octagonal Barrel Cartridge Revolver

Lot #325 (Sale Order 40 of 282)

.38RF caliber, 4.5" barrel, S/N 4669. Blued and color case hardened finish, silver-plated brass backstrap and triggerguard, varnished walnut one-piece grip. One-line New York barrel address, standard Colt markings, clear cylinder scene. Matching numbers except for cylinder (670) which is one number off and must be a factory error and the arbor and loading gate which are numbered 4793. Grip matches, wedge unnumbered.

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue on the barrel with some flaking, thinning and fading. Frame with some faded case color, cylinder with traces of finish and strong scene. All markings clear and crisp. Brass with minute traces of tarnished silver. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Grip with most of the varnish, showing some some loss and edge wear and some light handling marks.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

Colt Model 1889 DA 41 Revolver

Lot #326 (Sale Order 41 of 282)

.41 Colt caliber, 4.5" round barrel, S/N 21202 (mfg. ca 1892). Blued finish, mother-of-pearl grips. Double-action, 6-shot cartridge revolver with swing-out fluted cylinder. Three-line barrel address reads: COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT U.S.A. /PAT. AUG 5, 84, NOV 6, 1888. Assembly number 499 on frame under crane, on rear face of cylinder and under barrel. Pearl grips unmarked. Rampant Colt logo on upper left rear of frame.

Condition: Very good. Retains most of the blue with scattered wear and loss, some areas of light surface oxidation and flecks of minor roughness. Mechanically functional, very good bore with scattered light pitting, grips with some light handling marks.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Sharps Model 2A Derringer

Lot #327 (Sale Order 42 of 282)

.30RF caliber, 3" barrel cluster, S/N 20175. Blued barrels, brass frame, checkered hard rubber grips. Standard Sharps Model 2 frame markings.

Condition: Very good. Barrels retain some bright blue with scattered thinning, wear and loss. Fame with a bronze patina. Markings remain clear, mechanically functional, very good bores with some light pitting. Fine grips with some fading and light handling marks.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

7.5" Civilian Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #328 (Sale Order 43 of 282)

.45 Colt caliber, 7.5" barrel, S/N 43558 (mfg. ca 1878). Blued and color case hardened finish, smooth walnut grips. Single action, 6-shot fluted cylinder revolver. One-line Hartford barrel address without crosses at end, three-date in three-line patent marking on frame. Visible numbers match. Black powder frame, bulls-eye ejector rod head replaced. Revolver is accompanied by a modern slim-Jim-style holster.

Condition: Good. Retains no finish, with a mottled and moderately oxidized gray and brown patina. Most markings remain legible, mechanically functional, fair bore with visible rifling and moderate pitting. Grips worn, sanded and with chips out of the of the leading edges. Holster very good.

EST $ 2000 - 3500

Germanic Engraved New Model 3 Target S&W Revolver

Lot #329 (Sale Order 44 of 282)

.32-44 caliber, 6.5" barrel, S/N 1074. Nickel finish, checkered Smith & Wesson monogramed hard rubber grips. Single action, 6-shot, break top revolver with simultaneous extraction, fluted cylinder and adjustable trigger and target sights. Two-line barrel address reads: SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS U.S.A. PAT'D JAN. 17 & 24. 65 JULY 11. 65 / AUG. 24 69 APR 20 75 FEB 20 & DEC 18 1877 REISSUE JULY 25, 1871. Revolver with deep relief engraving over the majority of the metal surfaces with flowing foliate patterns and punch dot background shading.

Condition: Very good. Retains traces of finish with most of the metal cleaned to bright and toning down. Markings and engraving are clear and crisp. Mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling, scattered light pitting and the shadow of a ring in the bore a couple of inches from the muzzle. Grips with some light wear and handling marks.

EST $ 2000 - 3500

Engraved Remington Smoot Model #2 Revolver With Purse Holster

Lot #330 (Sale Order 45 of 282)

.30RF caliber, 2.75" octagonal barrel, S/N 863. Blued and gilt wash finish, mother-of-pearl grips. Single action, 5-shot, fluted cylinder pocket revolver with barrel mounted ejector rod and bird's head grip frame. Barrel rib marked in a single line: E. REMINGTON'S & SONS ILION, N.Y. PAT. W.S. SMOOT OCT. 21, 1873. Deeply chiseled engraving on frame, cylinder and barrel with flowing foliate themes and geometric boarders. Bore measures .30" with chambers measuring .315". Revolver contained in a doe skin purse holster of the period.

Condition: Good to very good. Retains some blue and traces of gilt with wear, flaking and loss. Metal with scattered pitting and moderate surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, pitted bore with visible rifling. Grips very good with some handling marks. Holster about good with wear.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Wright Arms Company "Little All Right" Pocket Revolver

Lot #331 (Sale Order 46 of 282)

.22RF Short caliber, 1.75" barrel, S/N 999. Nickel finish, molded composite grips with patent date and product information reading: ALL RIGHT FIREARMS CO. MANUFACTURERS LAWRENCE MASS U.S.A. on the obverse and LITTLE ALL RIGHT TRADE MARK PATENTED JAN'Y 18, 1876 on the reverse. Another unique piece of firearms curiosa, as a 5-shot deep concealment palm revolver with a folding trigger that covers the muzzle until deployed, allowing the double action mechanism to be operated by pulling the trigger along the top of the barrel.

Condition: Very good. Retains most of the nickel finish with some flaking and wear. Mechanically functional, but needs adjustment as the timing is off and the cylinder does not always rotate when the trigger is pulled. Grips very good with some scuffing and wear.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Warner Cartridge Revolver

Lot #332 (Sale Order 47 of 282)

.30RF caliber, 3" barrel, S/N 7495. Blued finish, silver-plated frame, varnished walnut grips. Single action, 5-shot cartridge revolver, with folding cylinder pin in the form of a loading lever that doubles as an extractor. Loading gate on right of frame. Standard Warner patent marking on cylinder without the Smith & Wesson marks dictated by the patent infringement law suit. Matching serial numbers on butt, barrel and arbor pin; cylinder not numbered.

Condition: Fine. Retains nice blue on the cylinder, traces on the barrel, with much of the heavily tarnished silver plate on the frame. Mechanically functional, clear markings, fine bore. Grips with much of their varnish and scattered light handling marks.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Smith & Wesson No 3 Second Model American Cut For Shoulder Stock

Lot #333 (Sale Order 48 of 282)

.44 S&W caliber, 8" barrel, S/N 297XX. Blued finish, smooth walnut grips. Single action, top break, simultaneous extraction 6-shot fluted cylinder revolver. Barrel, catch and latch all numbered 837. Interior of left grip numbered 9133. Full serial number on butt obscured by machining to accept non-factory shoulder stock.

Condition: Good. Retains some blue with a mostly oxidized plum-brown patina with some scattered pinpricking and minor surface roughness. Clear markings on barrel, mechanically functional, fair bore with strong rifling and moderate pitting along its length. Trigger and front sight are old replacements. Numbers mismatched, grips replaced and sanded.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

** Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #334 (Sale Order 49 of 282)

.45 Colt, 5.5" barrel, S/N 329152 (mfg. ca 1914-1915). Blued and color case hardened finish, smooth ivory grips. Single action, 6-shot revolver. Left side of barrel marked in a single line: COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 45 and right side marked COLT'S MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. USA. Lower left of frame with three-date in two-line patent mark and Rampant Colt logo.

**Requires C&R or FFL

Condition: Very good. Retains much of the blue on the barrel and cylinder with thinning and wear, frame with dull and faded case color. Clear markings, mechanically functional, fine bore is mostly bright. Smooth ivory grips with nice age and some light wear, showing age stress cracks in the bottom, fit fairly well, although the backstrap is slightly proud of the grips.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Allen & Wheellock Lipfire Army Revolver

Lot #335 (Sale Order 50 of 282)

.44 Lipfire caliber, 7.5" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 141. Blued finish, varnished walnut grips. Single action 6-shot lipfire revolver. Left side of barrel flat marked in two lines: ALLEN & WHEELOCK WORCESTER, MASS U.S. / ALLEN'S PAT'S SEPT. 7 NOV. 9, 1858. Matching numbers on frame under left grip, cylinder arbor pin, rear of cylinder, loading gate and in left grip. Second type variant with loading gate hinged at bottom and narrow grip profile. Retains original dovetailed tall brass blade front sight. Production of these revolvers was brought to an abrupt halt by a patent infringement lawsuit from Smith & Wesson for the violation of the Rollin White bored-through cylinder patent. Thus, only a few hundred were manufactured ca 1860 before production was halted.

Condition: Good. Retains no finish with a mottled gray and dark gray patina showing surface oxidation and age discoloration. Mechanically functional, fair bore with scattered moderate pitting. Grips very good with much of their original varnish, some high edge wear and scattered handling marks.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Factory Engraved Three Barreled Marston Derringer

Lot #336 (Sale Order 51 of 282)

.32RF caliber, 3" barrels, S/N 12. Silver-plated brass frame, blued barrel, mother-of-pearl grips. Three-barrel, tip-down, single action cartridge derringer. Left side of frame marked in 5-lines: WM W MARSTON / PATENTED / MAY 26, 1857 / NEW YORK CITY / IMPROVED 1864. Right side with four position firing selector, marked 0, 1, 2, 3, for the safe position and for each of the three barrels. Fixed claw-shaped extractor on right of frame, swivel frame catch. Frame with nearly full coverage engraving in the style of L.D. Nimschke and is almost certainly his work. Both sides feature flowing foliate scrolls with hash line shading on the reverse and punch dot shading on the obverse. The blackstrap features a geometric scroll and starburst and the barrels feature simple intertwined geometric lines. Only the first 50 of these pistols were engraved and they are extremely rare.

Condition: Very good. Frame with a dull butterscotch patina and minute traces of silver under the grips. Barrels cleaned to bright, frame catch and extractor with some blue. Mechanically functional, very good bores with some scattered pitting and strong rifling. Grips with some handling marks and a couple of small chips out of the sharp and leading edges, the largest being along the middle of the lower left edge.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Period Engraved Remington Type 1 Transitional Model 95 Double Derringer

Lot #337 (Sale Order 52 of 282)

.41RF caliber, 3" barrels, S/N 525. Nickel finish, bone grips. Early transitional two-line address on barrel rib reads: E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION, N.Y. / ELLIOT'S PATENT DEC. 12TH 1865. Blued extractor on left side between barrels, blued hammer, trigger and frame catch. Factory engraved with simple foliate scroll patterns on the frame and decorative flourishes along the barrels.

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the factory nickel with some minor flaking and loss, retaining crisp markings and engraving throughout. Mechanically functional, very good bores with scattered pitting and strong rifling. Grips with nice age and some light wear.

EST $ 2500 - 5000

Remington Factory Cartridge Conversion New Model Army Revolver

Lot #338 (Sale Order 53 of 282)

.46RF caliber, 8" octagonal barrel, S/N 101112. Blued finish, brass triggerguard, smooth walnut grips. Single action, 5-shot factory cartridge conversion of a US military contract M1863 New Model Army revolver with factory added ejector rod on right side of barrel. Matching serial numbers on frame under grips, under barrel and with the last three digits in pencil in both grips. Factory reassembly or conversion numbers 59 and 256 under barrel and on the interior of the left grip frame. Left exterior of frame stamp numbered 276, possibly a rack or issue number. The name MAJOR C.H. GODDARD USA is written in pencil inside the left grip. At least two potential candidates for this identification exist.

Condition: Very good. Retains much of the factory blue on the frame and cylinder with only traces on the barrel, which is mostly gray with mottled surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, legible markings, fair bore with moderate pitting and visible rifling. Grips with scattered bumps, dings and mars.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Remington Model 1890 Revolver

Lot #339 (Sale Order 54 of 282)

.44-40 caliber, 5.75" barrel, S/N 1436. Blued finish, checkered composite Remington logo grips. Single action, 6-shot revolver with lanyard ring in butt. German silver blade front sight. Standard one-line, right hand Remington barrel mark, 44 C.F.W. caliber mark on left of frame.

Condition: Good. Retains some thinning and worn applied blued with underlying pinpricking and minor pitting. Some metal worn due to polishing prior to the refinishing. Clear markings, mechanically functional, fair bore with strong rifling and even moderate pitting along its length. Original period grips are replacements in good condition with some moderate wear, but which do not fit the revolver well.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Remington Model 1890 Revolver

Lot #340 (Sale Order 55 of 282)

.44-40 caliber, 7.5" barrel, S/N 1970. Blued and color case hardened finish, checkered Remington logo composite grips. One-line right hand barrel address reads REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION, NY. Lower left of frame marked 44.C.F.W. Missing lanyard ring from butt.

Condition: Good. Retains no blue with a mottled and oxidized brown and gray patina, showing traces of case color on the hammer. Metal with some areas of visible cleaning, showing scattered surface scale and some minor pitting here and there. Mechanically functional, fair bore with visible rifling and moderate pitting throughout, worst near the muzzle. Grips with moderate wear, ill fitting and likely replaced, showing smoothing to the checkering and chips missing from the bottom.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

Lot #341 (Sale Order 56 of 282)

.31 caliber, 4" barrel, S/N 108239. Blued and color casehardened finish, silver-plated brass backstrap and triggerguard, varnished one-piece walnut grip. Single action, 5-shot percussion revolver. Two-line bracketed right hand address reads: {ADDRESS SAML COLT / NEW-YORK CITY}. Two-line frame mark reads COLT'S / PATENT. Matching serial numbers throughout, including the wedge and grip. Revolver is contained in a contemporary compartmentalized casing with a burgundy velvet lining. Accompanying accessories include a Colt's Patent marked two-cavity brass mold, a lacquered copper eagle powder flask, a combination L-shaped tool for a Colt Navy revolver, a tin of percussion caps, several lead balls and a key for the case.

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue on the barrel with some thinning, minor loss and high edge wear, cylinder with strong scene but only traces of blue. Frame with some dulled and muted case color, brass with much of the silver which has mostly tarnished to black. Markings clear, mechanically functional, fine bore with crisp rifling and some scattered oxidation. Grip fine with most of the varnish, showing some light wear and scattered handling marks. Case is of much more recent vintage than the revolver and shows light wear on the exterior and more moderate wear on the interior. Accessories all about good to very good.

EST $ 1500 - 2000

Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver

Lot #342 (Sale Order 57 of 282)

.31 caliber, 4" barrel, S/N 286586 (mfg. ca 1866). Blued and color casehardened finish, silver-plated brass backstrap and triggerguard, varnished walnut grip. One-line New York address, standard frame and cylinder markings. Matching numbers throughout, including the grip, except for the unmarked wedge.

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue on the barrel with some flaking and thing, frame, loading lever and hammer all with some nice muted case color. Brass with traces of silver, cylinder with traces of blue and strong roll scene. Metal with flecks of surface oxidation and some minor roughness here and there. All markings clear. Mechanically functional, very good bore with strong rifling and some orange surface rust. Grip fine with much of the varnish, showing some loss due to wear a the sharp edges and contact points. Otherwise with scattered light handling marks.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Walch Ten-Shot Percussion Pocket Revolver

Lot #343 (Sale Order 58 of 282)

.31 caliber, 3.25" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, brass frame, smooth walnut grips. Single action, spur trigger, double hammer, 10-shot, 5-chamber percussion revolver. Weak markings on barrel due to cleaning.

Condition: Good. Aggressively cleaned to bright, weak barrel marking, no serial numbers, some pitting on the rear face of cylinder and scattered here and there. Hammers and trigger reblued. Mechanically functional, fair bore with pitting, grips sanded, refinished with a repaired crack on left side.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

Cased Mass Arms Co. Maynard Primed Pocket Revolver

Lot #344 (Sale Order 59 of 282)

.28 caliber, 3.125" barrel, S/N 422. Blued finish, smooth factory ivory grips. Single action, tape primed, 6-shot percussion revolver. Mixed number, 422 on frame, primer magazine door and in pencil in both grips, 463 under topstrap, 662 on cylinder arbor, cylinder not numbered. Lightly engraved primer door marked MAYNARD'S PATENT SPET. 22, 1845 in a circle; topstrap marked MASS ARMS CO / CHICOPEE FALLS in two lines. Frame and backstrap engraved with simple flowing foliate scrolls, cylinder acid etched with foliate themes. Produced as both a manually-revolved and automatically rotating cylinder revolver, this is on the latter which needs a repair to the hand as the cylinder does not rotate when the hammer is cocked. Contained in a correct pattern case with a refurbished lower lining with accessories that include a small copper shell motif powder flask, a correctly marked Mass Arms primer tin with one roll of primers in it, an unmarked, correct caliber single cavity brass mold and a brass cleaning rod with damaged wood head.

Condition: Good. Metal mostly a smoothly oxidized brownish-gray patina with flecks of blue here and there and nice fire blue on the barrel catch. Clear markings and engraving. Needs mechanical attention: primer mechanism works correctly but the hand is not activating the cylinder for rotation. Bore good with some pitting and an eroded ring near the muzzle. Grips with some age cracks, having shrunk slightly, but a nice patina. Accessories about good to very good. Bottom of case relined. Case with some wear and scattered marks.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Cased Pair of Manhattan Percussion Single Shot Pistols

Lot #345 (Sale Order 60 of 282)

.30 caliber, 3" octagonal-to-round barrels, S/N 24 & 30. Blued and case hardened finish, varnished walnut grips. Double action, single-shot, bar hammer percussion pistols with engraved frames. Barrels marked MANHATTAN F.A. MFG. CO / CAST STEEL / NEW-YORK on three of the flats. Pistols are contained in a compartmentalized case with replaced blue velvet lining with accessories that include a small copper shell motif flask, a combination barrel wrench and dual cavity bullet mold, an L-shaped cone wrench, a Hicks marked cap tin and some round lead balls.

Condition: Good. Pistols with some minute traces of finish in protected areas, otherwise with a steel gray patina with scattered surface oxidation, mechanically functional, barrel on #24 frozen and will not twist off, bores crusty and heavily oxidized. Case possibly repurposed from another type of gun, with some wear and dings and surface crack in the lid. Accessories all about good to very good.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Factory Engraved Remington Third Model Beals Percussion Revolver

Lot #346 (Sale Order 61 of 282)

.31 caliber, 4" octagonal barrel, S/N 228. Blued finish, color case hardened hammer, spur trigger, single action 5-shot percussion cylinder, checkered hard rubber grips. Matching numbers on frame and under barrel. Two-line barrel address reads: BEALS PATENT 1856 & 57 & 58 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS', ILION. N.Y. Frame engraved with neatly executed foliate scrolls, acid etched cylinder with foliate patterns as well. A very fine and scarce factory engraved Remington revolver ca 1859-1860.

Condition: Fine. Retains much of the blue on the barrel, with less on the cylinder and traces on the frame. Metal mostly smooth with a couple of small areas of light pinpricking and light cleaning on the barrel. Markings clear, Factory engraving crisp. Cylinder retains nearly all of the acid etched foliate decoration. Hammer with muted case color. Mechanically functional, fine bore with crisp rifling. Fine grips with very light handling marks. A really lovely example of a scarce revolver.

EST $ 2500 - 5000

Warner Percussion 1st Model, 2nd Variation Pocket Revolver

Lot #347 (Sale Order 62 of 282)

.28 caliber, 3.875" barrel, S/N 227. Blued finish, smooth walnut grips. Single action, 6-shot percussion pocket revolver. One line top strap mark reads: JAMES WARNER SPRINGFIELD, MASS U.S.A. Cylinder without patent date markings typical of 2nd variants, indicating this is an early transitional revolver. Matching numbers on numbered parts.

Condition: Fine. Retains much of the blue with some thinning, flaking and loss. Clear markings, mechanically functional, fine bore. Grips fine with scattered bumps and dings.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Early Fluted Cylinder Alsop Percussion Navy Revolver

Lot #348 (Sale Order 63 of 282)

.36 caliber, 3.5" octagonal barrel, S/N 219. Blued finish, varnished walnut grips. Single action, spur trigger, 5-shot, percussion revolver with fluted cylinder. Matching numbers, including grips, standard Alsop barrel and frame markings.

Condition: Good. Retains no finish with a mottled and oxidized brownish gray patina. Some discoloration on the metal due to an old coat of varnish or oil that has dried and turned brownish. Markings clear, mechanically functional, fair bore is heavily oxided with strong rifling and scattered moderate pitting. Grips with some added varnish and scattered bumps and dings.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Springfield Arms Company Warner's Patent Belt Revolver

Lot #349 (Sale Order 64 of 282)

.31 caliber, 4" barrel, S/N 7. Blued finish, walnut grips. Single action, 6-shot percussion belt-sized revolver. Frame engraved with panoplies of arms and marked WARNER'S PATENT / JAN 1851 on right side. Topstrap with weak SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO. marking. Matching serial numbers on interior of frame and rear of cylinder. Barrel and right grip not numbered, left grip numbered 6. Only about 100 of these scarce revolvers were produced circa 1851, before litigation from Colt brought production to an end. A rare early American percussion revolver.

Condition: Good. Retains no finish, metal cleaned leaving the topstrap markings weak. Frame engraving remains clear. Metal with a gray patina and scattered surface oxidation with mottled discoloration. Mechanically functional, good bore with scattered pitting and moderate oxidation. Grips with traces of varnish and scattered bumps and dings.

EST $ 650 - 1000

James Warner Pocket Percussion Revolver

Lot #350 (Sale Order 65 of 282)

.28 caliber, 3.125" barrel, S/N 35. Blued finish, varnished rosewood grips. Single action, 6-shot pocket revolver with Colt style loading lever. Topstrap marked in a single lines: JAMES WARNER SPRINGFIELD, MASS U.S.A. Matching serial number under barrel, on frame under left grip and stamped in right grip.

Condition: Fine. Retains some nice thinning blue on the barrel, frame and cylinder with clear markings throughout. Cylinder with some scattered surface oxidation and minor roughness with similar patches on the barrel near the muzzle. Mechanically functional, moderately oxidized bore with some light pitting. Grips very good with a little added finish. A crisp little revolver in very nice condition.

EST $ 750 - 1200

Colt Model 2 Root Percussion Revolver

Lot #351 (Sale Order 66 of 282)

.28 caliber, 3.5" octagonal barrel, S/N 24980 (mfg. ca 1860). Blued finish, varnished walnut grip. Single action, side hammer, 5-shot percussion revolver. Round cylinder with matching serial number and COLT'S PATENT marking and Indian & Cabin roll engraved scene. Top of barrel marked COLT'S PT / 1855 and ADDRESS COL. COLT / HARTFORD, CONN flanked by Maltese Crosses and with a pitting hand motif.

Condition: Very good. Retains some strong thinning blue mixed with an oxidized plum patina, with clear markings and most of the cylinder scene present. Mechanically functional, very good bore with moderate oxidation and some light pitting. Grip with much of the varnish, showing high edge wear and some loss, as well as some scattered handling marks.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Lindsay Young America Percussion Two Shot Pocket Pistol

Lot #352 (Sale Order 67 of 282)

.41 caliber, 4" barrel, S/N 331. Nickel finish, silver-plated brass frame, walnut grips. Spur trigger, single barrel, double hammer, superposed load percussion pocket pistol. Right side of frame marked in five lines: LINDAY'S / YOUNG-AMERICA / MANF'D BY / J.P. LINDSAY-MAN'FG CO. / NEW-YORK, with bottom of barrel marked PATENT'D FEB 8, 1859 / PAT'D OCT. 6, 1860. Unusual double load percussion pistol that met with limited success, production estimates suggest only a few hundred were produced circa 1860-1861.

Condition: Very good. Retains some of an apparently period added nickel finish with flaking and loss, as well as some darker discoloration present. Frame with no silver remaining and an untouched butterscotch patina. Markings remain clear, mechanically functional, moderately oxidized bore with scattered pitting. Grips very good with some original varnish, showing most of the loss along the sharp edges, a chip out of the leading edge of the lower left grip and scattered bumps and dings.

EST $ 750 - 1200

Allen & Thurber Norwich Dragoon Size Percussion Pepperbox

Lot #353 (Sale Order 68 of 282)

.36 caliber, 6" fluted barrel cluster with flat ribs, S/N 46. Blued finish, smooth walnut grips with oval German silver escutcheons. Double action, bar hammer, 6-shot percussion pepperbox. Hammer marked ALLEN'S PATENT on left side, ALLEN & THURBER NORWICH C-T on one barrel rib and PATENTED 1837 with CAST-STEEL on another. Matching numbers stamped in triggerguard, on barrel cluster, on left of frame under grip, on mainspring and inside both grips.

Condition: Very good. Metal with traces of blue and scattered surface oxidation with some minor surface roughness that could be cleaned. Markings remain clear and crisp, mechanically functional, good bores with scattered oxidation. Grips with scattered bumps and dings.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Cased Colt House Pistol

Lot #354 (Sale Order 69 of 282)

.41RF caliber, 3" barrel, S/N 6868. Nickel finish, fire blued hammer and trigger, varnished figured walnut grips. Single action, spur trigger 4-shot "cloverleaf" cylinder revolver. Top of barrel with two-line roll stamp: COLT'S HOUSE PISTOL / HARTFORD, CT U.S.A. which is flanked by a pair of Maltese crosses. Sighting groove in top of frame marked: PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871. Lower left of frame stamped .41 CAL. Matching serial numbers on the frame of the revolver, bottom of the barrel, face of the cylinder and in period ink inside both grips. Revolver is contained in an English-style varnished oak casing with dark blue lining and compartmentalized interior that contains a JAMES DIXON & SONS marked pewter oil bottle, correct pattern steel cleaning rod with walnut grip, a Colt M1874 pattern L-shaped combination screwdriver and 7 cartridges. The revolver does not bear any British proofs and the case does not completely close with the revolver in it.

Condition: Excellent. Revolver retains nearly all of the nickel finish with some minor dulling and thinning and some flaking begging around the edges of the side plate on the left. All markings are clear and crisp. Retains much of the bright fire blue on the hammer, less on the trigger. Mechanically functional, fine bore with some frosting in the grooves. Grips fine with some light handling marks, retaining most of their varnish. Case very good with a fine interior, showing some scattered marks and scars on the exterior and some light to moderate wear on the interior. Accessories all about fine.

EST $ 2500 - 5000

Philadelphia Derringer by Henry Deringer

Lot #355 (Sale Order 70 of 282)

.41 caliber, 2" barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mountings, walnut stock. Back action lock engraved with flowing foliate scrolls, marked DERINGER / PHILADELA, top of breech with same mark flanked by German silver bands and sunburst on left angled flat without "P." Engraved tang, engraved German silver mountings with late period of production pineapple finial triggerguard. Lightly engraved German silver shield thumb plate escutcheon.

Condition: Fine. Retains some traces of thinned brown on the barrel, with clear markings and engraving throughout. Mechanically functional, good bore is rusty and pitted with visible rifling. Wood with scattered bumps and dings, with the butt cap slightly proud of the rear of the grip.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

Starr Single Action Percussion Army Revolver

Lot #356 (Sale Order 71 of 282)

.44 caliber, 8" round barrel, S/N 30799. Blue finish with walnut grips still showing faint cartouches.

Condition: Revolver shows crisp lines, but more than likely an old refinish, quite possibly an arsenal refinish. Retaining most of that finish. Grips are very good with faint cartouches.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Colt Single Action Army Revolver in Contemporary Case

Lot #357 (Sale Order 72 of 282)

.45 Colt, 5.5" barrel, S/N 100463 (mfg. ca 1883). Blued and color case hardened finish, varnished walnut grip. Single action, 6-shot revolver. One-line Hartford barrel address, thee-line and three-date patent marking on frame, triggerguard marked 45 CAL. All visible numbers match with cylinder numbered 0463. Contained in a modern, compartmentalized case with reproduction label and empty reproduction ammunition boxes.

Condition: Very good. Retains some thinning blue in protected areas with the balance mostly a plum patina showing scattered minor surface oxidation and discoloration. All markings crisp, bottom of barrel with numerous impact marks, particularly near the cylinder pin. Mechanically functional, but needs some minor attention as the cylinder does not completely index and lock up as it should unless the hammer is cocked briskly. Bore very good with some scattered oxidation and minor pitting. Grip with wear, some original varnish and scattered minor marks and dings. Case very good.

EST $ 2500 - 4000

Factory Engraved Colt New House Revolver with Mother-of-Pearl Grips

Lot #358 (Sale Order 73 of 282)

.41 Colt, 2.325" barrel, S/N 13888 (mfg. ca 1882). Nickel finish, mother-of-pearl grips. Five-shot cylinder with long flutes. Barrel with etched panel that reads COLT NEW 41, frame marked CAL 41 on the left below the cylinder. Top of barrel marked in two lines: COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. Bottom of barrel marked PAT. SEPT. 15, 1874 / 13888. Matching serial number on frame under left grip. Fully engraved in the style of Colt master engraver Cuno Helfricht and quite likely his work. The engraving features flowing foliate scrolls, with punch dot shaded backgrounds, a star burst at the top of the backstrap and his flowing border lines with dots and flashes. A really wonderful example of a highly embellished New House revolver that displays wonderfully.

Condition: Excellent. Retains nearly all of the factory nickel finish with the etched panel nearly all intact and fine crisp engraving and markings. Mechanically functional, very good bore with some scattered pitting and find rifling. Mother-of-pearl grips fine with some light handling marks and a couple of minute chips at the sharp edges that are barely noticeable.

EST $ 3000 - 5000

Large Frame National Arms Co Teat Fire Revolver

Lot #359 (Sale Order 74 of 282)

.45 teat fire caliber, 7.5" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 4. Blued finish, smooth ivory grips. Six-shot, single action revolver with frame mounted pivoting National patent extractor. Barrel roll marked in a single line: NATIONAL ARMS Co BROOKLYN, N.Y. Matching serial numbers on frame under left grip, forward of triggerguard, under barrel, on the inner side of the extractor, on the rear face of the cylinder and in pencil inside both grips. Production numbers unknown, produced during the mid-1860s using the front loading teat fire ammunition designed to circumvent the Rollin White patent for the bored-through cylinder.

Condition: Good. Retains no finish with a mottled and moderately oxidized brownish patina. Barrel marking legible, some serial numbers with wear. Mechanically functional, very good bore with strong rifling. Ivory grips with good age, some minor age related hairline cracks and some minor shrinkage leaving the frame to grip fit imperfect.

EST $ 4000 - 6500

Remington Model 1875 Revolver

Lot #360 (Sale Order 75 of 282)

.44-40 caliber, 7.375" barrel, S/N 7. Blued and color case hardened finish, smooth walnut grips. Single action, 6-shot revolver with fluted cylinder, under barrel web, pinched front sight and lanyard ring in butt. Left grip marked 44W. Barrel with one-line left hand address that reads: E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION NY U.S.A. Grips pencil numbered to the frame.

Condition: Very good. Retains some thinning blue that has worn and flaked with the exposed metal taking on a mostly smooth plum brown patina with scattered minor surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine bore with crisp rifling. Grips with scattered bumps, dings and mars.

EST $ 3500 - 6000

Remington Model 1875 Revolver

Lot #361 (Sale Order 76 of 282)

.44 Remington caliber, 7.5" barrel, S/N 157. Nickel finish, color case hardened hammer, ivory grips. Single action, 6-shot, half-fluted cylinder revolver with lanyard ring in butt. Standard one-line, left hand barrel address.

Condition: Very good. Retains much of the nickel finish which has been polished to bright with some minor loss. Hammer with some muted case color. Clear markings, mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling and light to moderate pitting. Period ivory grips numbered "10" on their interiors in pencil are not factory and are slightly undersized. They show some wear, good age and some cracked loss on the bottom of the left grip.

EST $ 3000 - 5000

Factory Engraved 1st Model Merwin, Hulbert & Co Single Action Revolver

Lot #362 (Sale Order 77 of 282)

.44 M&H caliber, 7" barrel, S/N 6020. Nickel finish, color case hardened hammer, checkered composite grips. Single action, 6-shot revolver with open top, scooped flute cylinder and two screws over the triggerguard indicating a "1st - 1st Model." Matching assembly number 3274 on frame under left grip, on rear face of cylinder, on arbor pin and on rear face of barrel web. Grips are scratch numbered 338 and 419, not matching this gun, but are period and original Merwin, Hulbert & Co grips, appropriate to this early production gun. Revolver with standard one-line Merwin, Hulbert & Co address and patent dates on top of barrel and typical Hopkins & Allen markings on left side of barrel. Revolver is deeply engraved with geometric style foliate patterns with punch dot background shading and has two central panels engraved on the frame with a Mexican eagle and snake motif on the reverse and an oval foliate panel on the obverse. Cylinder retains traces of gilt wash in the recesses of the flutes and engraving with traces of colored enamel in the recesses of the frame and barrel engraving. No doubt a stunning revolver when new and retaining all of the additional colored accents.

Condition: Very good to fine. Retains most of the nickel finish with traces of mottled case color on the hammer. Markings remain legible and engraving is crisp and clear. Retains traces of gilt and enamel in protected areas. Mechanically functional, crisp action, no suction, bore very good with even pinpricking and light pitting, retaining very good rifling. Release catch under frame, forward of triggerguard, is a well made modern replacement. Grips are correct pattern replacements original to the period with the left grip showing a well executed minor repair along the rear edge, really only noticeable when the grip is removed, appearing only as discoloration from the exterior. Otherwise grips are solid with crisp checkering and light wear.

EST $ 3500 - 7000

A Rare and Early 16" Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Accompanying Article

Lot #363 (Sale Order 78 of 282)

.45 caliber, 16" barrel, S/N 25922. Manufactured in 1876. This rare, early long barrel single action can be considered a pre-Buntline as the serial number is ca 3,000 numbers earlier than the Buntline specials which are in the serial number range of 28800-28830. 16" barrel is properly numbered 5922 and was one of the most prized guns in the collection of famous Texas collector and museum curator, Gaines De Graffenried and was written up in the September 1957 Gun Report Magazine as a “Brush Buntline” and featured on the cover. This revolver was sold at auction by Christie's New York on June 19th 2001 as lot 120 from the De Graffenried Estate with an estimate of $10,000-$15,000. Cylinder is numbered 5410, but matches in condition and patination. Barrel has early roll die address and frame with two-line patent dates, doughnut ejector rod and what appears to be the original walnut grips. Bore light examination of the bore indicates barrel is original length and has not been stretched. A rudimentary rear sight has been crudely added to the frame and a modern front sight placed in the dovetail in place of the original front sight. Gun is accompanied by what appears to be its original skeleton shoulder stock.

Provenance:Article was done By Rodger N. Conger in a 1957 Gun Report. And was in the collection of Gaines De Graffenried

Condition: Gun is an overall pleasing brown patina with clear markings. Doughnut ejector rod appears to be a later replacement. Ejector rod housing itself is possibly replaced. Markings are good and easily visible. Backstrap retains traces of bright original blue. Figured walnut grip with some original varnish and some considerable wear and flaking. Bore rates fair-to-good. Action is crisp, but requires some adjustment. A spectacular Colt revolver from the Custer era. Brass shoulder stock retains much original nickel finish with the expected blemishes.

EST $ 5000 - 10000

A Fine Cased Pair of Gold Inlaid Ebony Stocked Percussion Dueling Pistols by John Donaghy Ca 1850

Lot #364 (Sale Order 79 of 282)

A Fine Cased Pair of Gold Inlaid Ebony Stocked Percussion Dueling Pistols by John Donaghy of Amsterdam Ca 1850

.45 caliber, 10.25 barrel. Though not quite of exhibition quality, this set represents some of the best mid-nineteenth century Dutch gunmaking by well-known gunsmiths. The blued octagonal barrels are beautifully inlaid with raised relief gold John Donaghy Amsterdam. Patent breeches are engraved as are barrel tangs. Stepped bolted locks are well engraved with maker's name inlaid in gold. Hammers are finely engraved en-suite. Spurred figural triggerguards are engraved en-suite. Engraved steel buttcaps with skull crusher finial. Finely carved and fluted Ebony half-stocks. Case with full accessories comprising of fine ebony and ivory mallet with writhen grip and head. Ivory and ebony ramrod. Ebony cap box with beautifully carved ebony flower. Ivory and ebony turnscrew. Plain steel bullet mold. Handsome and sophisticated copper and brass flask decorated with embossed deer. Unusual spout.

Condition: Barrel retains considerable original blue finish with perfect gold inlays. Locks with crisp engraving and only minor staining. Triggerguards are crisp as are buttcaps. Ebony stocks show little wear. Excellent relief carving. Accessories are all in good condition. One ramrod absent. One compartment lid split. Case retains its original key. Lining of case in good condition. Lid lining is beautifully tooled and retains its original gilt linen John Donaghy trade label. Exterior of case rates excellent, with carved gadrooned borders, brass strap work and beautifully figured wood. Lid is slightly warped. Altogether a most attractive and complete set of cased percussion pistols.

EST $ 4000 - 6000

An Attractive Full Silver-Plated and Engraved Remington Model Model 1890 Revolver

Lot #365 (Sale Order 80 of 282)

.44 caliber, 7.5" barrel, S/N 1859. This full silver-plated Model 1890 revolver is engraved in the style of both Cuno Helfricht and Louis D. Nimschke. The combination of Nimschke-style scrolls and Helfricht-style scrolls on the cylinder decorate the revolver. The actual date and name of the engraver is not known, however the engraving is not of the period. Revolver is fitted with two-piece pearl grips, undoubtedly later.

Condition: Revolver retains nearly all of its reapplied silver plating. Engraving is crisp throughout. Markings, mechanically excellent. Bore has been silver plated as well - so rifling is not particularly distinct, but shows little use. Right grip panel rates fine with excellent fire. Left grip panel with cracks and repair to interior. This revolver is accompanied by a letter from the legendary dealer in finest firearms, John Malloy.

EST $ 5000 - 7500

Cased Colt Model 1849 6" Pocket Percussion Revolver

Lot #366 (Sale Order 81 of 282)

.31 caliber, 6" octagonal barrel, S/N 137355 (mfg. ca 1857). Blued and color case hardened finish, silver-plated brass triggerguard and backstrap, varnished one-piece walnut grip. Single action, 5-shot percussion revolver. Two-line bracketed right-hand address reads {ADDRESS SAML COLT / NEW YORK CITY}. Two-line COLT'S / PATENT marking on lower left of frame. Matching numbers throughout including the wedge and grip. Revolver is contained in a compartmentalized period case with a dark green velvet interior. Accessories including a brass dual cavity Colt's Patent marked mold, a copper eagle flask, an L-shaped combination tool, a paper container of percussion caps, several conical and round lead balls and a key to the case.

Condition: Fine. Revolver retains most of the blue on the barrel with some thinning, high edge wear and scattered loss, cylinder with strong remnants of blue and crisp scene, frame with most of the case color, which have dulled and muted somewhat. Brass retains some strong, thinning silver. All markings clear and crisp, mechanically functional, very good bore with strong rifling and some scattered oxidation with light pitting. Grip with much of the varnish, showing light handling marks and some finish loss. Case about good to very good with wear to the interior lining, a small part of the compartment divider is broken and loose. Exterior of case with moderate wear, some dings and a chip out of the front edge. Accessories all about very good.

EST $ 4500 - 6000

Cased Pair of Large John Krider Rifled Percussion Deringers

Lot #367 (Sale Order 82 of 282)

.45 caliber, 5.5" barrels. A remarkable pair of large Deringers by the reknowned John Krider of Philadelphia. The long Deringer-style barrels with German silver fore sight signed on top flat Philada. Deringer-style back action locks with sparse engraving signed John Krider. Furniture of Deringer-style triggerguards with classic Derringer pineapple finials. German silver nose caps and thumb piece. Highly figured varnished walnut half stock with checkered bag-type butts. Guns are cased in their original mahogany partitioned case with Krider label in lid. Full accessories including ramrods, mallets, bullet mold and very fine copper flask.

Condition: Barrels and locks polished bright with some wear. Triggerguards are dark metal with no pitting. Ramrods replaced. Walnut stock with much original varnish and crisp checkering. Actions are good. Bores are excellent. Flask is excellent. Exterior of case is fine. A remarkable set of large Philadelphia Deringers.

EST $ 3000 - 6000

Pettengill 3rd Model Pocket Percussion Revolver

Lot #368 (Sale Order 83 of 282)

.31 caliber, 4.675" octagonal barrel, S/N 146. Blued finish, varnished walnut grips. Double action only, 6-shot, concealed hammer percussion revolver. Split-type loading lever. Topstrap marked in two lines: PETTENGILLS / PATENT 1856. Bottom of frame marked in two lines: RAYMOND & ROBITAILLE / PATENT 1858. Matching serial numbers on butt, cylinder, barrel, loading lever and in both grips.

Condition: Fine. Barrel with most of the blue with some thinning, flaking and loss. Frame mostly flaked with strong traces of blue, cylinder with traces as well. Clear markings, mechanically functional, very good bore with strong rifling and scattered oxidation. Grips with most of the varnish, showing light handling marks and some scattered finish loss.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

Cased 2nd Model Remington Beals Pocket Revolver

Lot #369 (Sale Order 84 of 282)

.31 caliber, 3" octagonal barrel, S/N 439. Blued finish, checkered gutta percha grips. Single action, 5-shot percussion revolver. Barrel marked in two lines: BEALS' PATENT 1856 & 57 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS' ILION, NY. Upper line is crisply roll marked, lower line is weak with some letters missing. Matching serial number under barrel and on frame under left grip. Right grip scratch numbered 439, left grip scratch numbered 620. Grips also stamped R and L respectively. Revolver is cased in period casing with a maroon interior that has faded to mostly a dirty brown and contains a spare percussion cylinder, a correct pattern REMINGTONS ILION NY marked copper Eagle with stars flask, an unmarked dual cavity brass round ball mold, a brass loading tool threaded to accept a steel cleaning rod, a Japaned tin of caps with a green paper Eley Brothers label that also reads REMINGTON'S / BELT AND POCKET / PISTOLS, a correct, unopened packet of five cartridges and a key to the case, which functions correctly.

Condition: Very good. Retains some blue on the cylinder with flaked loss and some impact marks. Frame and barrel with some minor traces of finish, with the balance a mottled smoky gray patina. Mechanically functional, very good bore with scattered oxidation and some light pitting. Grips with repaired cracks, the left grip the one with the most obvious damage. Accessories and case rate good to fine. Case with some wear and loss on the interior, surface scratches on the exterior with dings and mars, but otherwise quite nice. Spare cylinder with no finish and some pitting, flask with an untouched bronze patina, mold and loading tool with a lovely dull golden color, the cap tin dinged with the label loose and the cartridge packet rating about fine.

EST $ 3500 - 7000

Cased Leonard's Patent Robbins & Lawrence Pepperbox

Lot #370 (Sale Order 85 of 282)

.28 caliber, 2.25" barrel cluster (3.5" to breech face), S/N 4120. Browned and color case hardened finish, varnished rosewood grips. Twist-off fixed fluted 5-barrel cluster that unscrews for loading and pivots down for capping, with rotating hammer, ring trigger cocking mechanism and separate trigger. Frame and chambers with simple scroll engraving. Barrel marked in flutes ROBBINS & LAWRENCE, WINDSOR, VT and PATENT 1849. Matching serial number 4120 on breech face, frame and in both grips. Barrel cluster numbered 3546. Pepperbox in maroon lined, compartmentalized period case that includes a brass powder flask with three line markings that read: ROBBINS & LAWRENCE Co / PATENT REVOLVING HAMMER PISTOL / WINDSOR Vt. Also includes an unmarked brass dual cavity round ball mold that appears to be the correct caliber, a combination barrel wrench and cleaning rod, a tin of Union Metallic Cartridge Company percussion caps, some lead round balls and a key for the case lock that does not appear to function.

Condition: Very good. Barrels with some nice original brown remaining, frame with traces of case colors. Markings and engraving remain crisp. Mechanically functional, very good bores with some oxidation. Accessories good to very good with the flash showing a push in the middle of the markings. Casing very good, with some wear and fading to the lining, otherwise with some scattered marks and mars and a grain crack at the upper right edge of the front of the lid.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

Scarce Savage & North Fourth Model "Figure-8" Percussion Revolver

Lot #371 (Sale Order 86 of 282)

.36 caliber, 6.875" octagonal barrel, S/N 4. Blued finish, smooth walnut grips. Ring trigger cocking, gas seal, 6-shot percussion revolver. Topstrap marked in two lines: E. SAVAGE MIDDLETOWN, CT. / H.S. NORTH PATENTED JUNE 17th 1856. Left side of loading lever marked in two lines with H.S. NORTH PATENTED / APRIL 6, 1858. Serial number found only on top of creeping loading lever, not on frame under grips, cylinder was not removed. The scarce final variant of the innovative gas seal Savage and North "Figure-8" revolver, only about 50 of this particular variant with the flat iron frame and rounded recoil shield were produced during the latter part of the 1850s. A scarce gun for the American percussion revolver collector, particularly one that concentrates on the guns of Middletown, CT or the production of either HS North or the later Savage Revolving Firearms Company, which would produce a much more successful and refined version of the gun during the Civil War period.

Condition: Good. Retains no finish with a mottled and oxidized brownish gray patina. Markings partly legible. Mechanically functional, mainspring repaired, some percussion cones battered. Loading lever missing the two tiny tension screws that keep it from wandering in the mortise when it is operated, leading to easy removal or misalignment. Bore good with moderate oxidation and some pitting. Grips about good, sanded and refinished with scattered bumps and dings and a couple of chips missing.

EST $ 3500 - 6000

Mass Arms Wesson & Leavitt Dragoon Percussion Revolver

Lot #372 (Sale Order 87 of 282)

.40 caliber, 7.125" round barrel, S/N 290 / 658. Blued and color case hardened finish, brass triggerguard, smooth walnut grips. Single action, 6-shot percussion revolver. Top strap marked MASS ARMS CO / CHICOPEE FALLS, lock marked WESSON'S & LEAVITT'S PATENT. Face of frame numbered 290, barrel lug numbered 658. Rear face of cylinder and face of cylinder rotating ring with patent date information, barrel catch with patent markings as well. Only about 800 of these large percussion holster revolvers were produced circa 1850-1851.

Condition: Very good. Retains some traces of blue on the barrel with moderate surface oxidation, some minor roughness and some surface rust under the topstrap and around the forcing cone. Frame with some muted case color, triggerguard with an uncleaned butterscotch patina. Markings remain clear, mechanically functional, fair bore with visible rifling and moderate pitting throughout. Grips with some varnish, showing scattered bumps, dings and mars and a couple of small chips along the lower edges.

EST $ 4000 - 6000

One Of Only Two Known Factory Engrave John Walch Twelve-Shot Navy Percussion Revolver

Lot #373 (Sale Order 88 of 282)

.36 caliber, 6" octagonal barrel, S/N 53. Blued finish, checkered walnut grips. Single action, double-trigger, double-hammer, superimposed 12-shot, 6-chamber percussion revolver. Top of barrel with weak, 2-line marking reading: WALCH FIREARMS CO / NEW-YORK. Left side of barrel with weak PATD FEBY. 8, 1859. Serial number 53 throughout out, including the wedge and in both grips in pencil. Frame, backstrap, triggerguard, barrel web, rear portion of loading lever and front edge of cylinder engraved with loose foliate scrolls. These unique double-loaded revolvers were produced circa 1859-1860 for Walch by the Union Knife Company under the direction of J.P. Lindsay. Walch and Lindsay would later partner to produce a 10-shot pocket version of the revolver with a single trigger, which was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company. Total production of the Walch Navy is believe to be around 200 guns.

Condition: Good to very good. Retains no finish with a mostly smooth, lightly oxidized brownish patina with scattered surface oxidation and some minor surface roughness. Markings mostly legible, engraving clear. Screws with light to moderate slot wear. Mechanically functional, good bore with visible rifling and moderate oxidation, showing light to moderate pitting along its length. Walnut grips good with wear, shortened checkering, scattered bumps and ding and some minor chipped loss are the leading and trailing edges.

EST $ 6000 - 12000

A Rare and Very Fine Colt Model 1860 Army Thuer Conversion Revolver with Percussion Cylinder

Lot #374 (Sale Order 89 of 282)

.44 caliber, 8" barrel, S/N 154503 manufactured in 1865. All Thuer conversions appear to have been sent to England and 154503 is no exception with the small "L" appearing below the serial numbers. Correct Thuer conversion cylinder with British proofs. Ring correctly marked Patent Sept 15, 1868. Serial number on cylinder is "632" otherwise all numbers match with exception of the wedge number 4511 likely a factory error (i.e. eight numbers off). Loading lever with plunger relieved specifically for Thuer conversion. Varnish figured walnut grips.

Condition: Barrel retains much original bright blue finish mixing with brown and flaking. Some battering on right side of barrel around the wedge. Cylinder retains strong blue finish especially in rebated areas. Thuer conversion ring with much original bright blue. Hammer with considerable cased colors. Loading lever with some rainbow case colors present. Frame with much faded base colors. Frame screw with considerable blue remaining. Triggerguard with matched original bright blue flaked on on front strap. Back trap with considerable original bright blue. Screws are generally very good to excellent. The loading lever screws with damage to slot. Figured walnut grips retains much of what appears to be original varnish with minor marks and none of the usual chips. Mechanically excellent. Bright bore with some very minor corrosion.Revolver is accompanied by a London proofed percussion cylinder number 4278. Cylinder retains nearly all of its original blue with some flaking. Pin safeties mostly intact. All together one of the best of these Colt rarities to be offered in recent years.

EST $ 10000 - 15000

Extremely Rare and Possibly Unique Southern Percussion Revolver By V.G.H. Libeau New Orleans

Lot #375 (Sale Order 90 of 282)

.36 caliber, 4.75" octagonal barrel inlaid in gold "New Orleans." Micro-groove rifling, five-shot, finely checkered bag-shaped grip of highly figured walnut. This iconic legendary percussion revolver is probably the rarest of all 19th century American percussion revolvers. It first appeared in Charles Winthrop Sawyer's book Firearms in American History (Vol II, published in 1911). Illustrated as number 11 on plate 5, and briefly described on page 81, at the time it was in the collection of Frank Sibley of Sommerville, Mass. In 1923, after his death, the Libeau revolver remained with the Sibley family when most of the collection was sold at Walpole Galleries. Later was sold by family to Howard Greene. At the NRA show held in New Orleans in 1970, it was purchased by Sam Smith and remained in his collection until his death after which it was purchased by Stan Diefenthal, then to the present consignor.

In the 1842 City Directory of Orleans Parish, V. Libeau is listed as a "gunsmith at 7 Camp Street." The history of the Libeau revolver is the subject of a lengthy article by Samuel E. Smith in the 1971 Texas Arms Annual by the equally legendary R.L. "Larry" Wilson. The Libeau revolver has an octagonal barrel boldly inlaid in large gold letters "NEW ORLEANS" and has a silver front sight. On the left flat is a uniquely designed attached loading lever and under the barrel is a heavy solid silver fore-end framing the wedge.

The 5-shot cylinder is equally unique, the chambers with engraved numbers 1 through five and curving screwed in nipples. The hammer features an elongated nozzle specifically designed to strike the offset nipples. The convex lockplate is shaped and masterfully engraved "V.G.W. Libeau New Orleans 1847." The lockplate has a saw-tooth border. The sideplate is a virtual copy of the lockplate, but without a hammer. The figured walnut butt is as finely checkered as an English dueling pistol and is inlaid with a silver thumbpiece and script owner's initials "S.B.B." The mechanism is much like a Colt Paterson as cocking the hammer indexes the cylinder and drops the folding trigger. The condition of the barrel is fine with strong traces of original bright blue and little wear. The cylinder also has strong traces of original blue finish. The lockplate and frame are smooth metal with very little corrosion or wear, the finish having drifted. The markings are excellent as is the revolving mechanism.

Provenance:Sibley family, Walpole gallery, Howard Greene, Samuel Smith, Stanley Diefenthal.

Condition: The walnut butt shows wear, but retains considerable original varnish finish. The quality of the Libeau revolver is uniformly excellent rivaling the work of London's best at the same period. The bore is excellent and the revolver shows little use. The Libeau revolver is one of the most important American revolvers and one of the very finest 19th century Southern pistols ever made. It has been prized by the most famous collectors of antique American arms for more than a century and cannot be equaled in rarity by any known percussion American pistol.

EST $ 30000 - 50000

A Remarkable Double Cased Pair of Silver and Gilt Colt 1860 Army Revolvers with Carved Grips

Lot #376 (Sale Order 91 of 282)

A Remarkable Double Cased Pair of Silver and Gilt Colt 1860 Army Revolvers with Raised Carved Mexican Snake and Eagle Ivory Grips

.44 caliber, 7.5" barrels. This lovely pair of deluxe Colt pistols is pictured in the July 1969 issue of the Texas Gun Collector and described as: "Deluxe Cased Pair of Colt 1860 Army Model percussion Pistols." Colt factory letter states that pair, serial numbers 171740 and 172025, were in the Colt Factory inventory February 28, 1868 and further states that this pair of pistols have been together since their manufacture in 1868. Both pistols are finished in an attractive combination of full silver plate on barrels, frames, back strap and triggerguard. Cylinder, hammer and trigger are finished in bright gilding. Loading lever finished in a combination of gilding and silver. All screws are nitre blue. Ivory grips with high relief and extremely well detailed carving of Mexican snake and eagle. All visible numbers are matching. These guns were later featured in an article about the owner S.P. Stevens in the 1971 Texas Arms Annual. Guns are cased in the most deluxe Colt factory casing with push on locks, brass bound corners and red paper outlining of the lid. Guns are cased in with spare cylinders finished in gold and are un-numbered.

Condition: Guns retain nearly all of their gold and silver finish. Cylinders retain all pin safeties. Screws retain their nitre blue. Grips rate very good with expected age cracks. One possible repaired crack on 71740. Spare cylinders retain nearly all of their original gilt finish with intact pin safeties and blue nipples. Silver-plated Colt's patent flask retains most of its darkened silver. Spring retains original blue. One dent on rear. Original Colt molds retain much original blue with some spotting. Two original Hazards cartridges for Colt's Army pistol. Two original bright blue nipple wrenches. Box of Eley caps retaining its paper label. Brass bound mahogany case rates excellent although red lining has faded to a beige color. TGCA S.P. Stevens ad included. A superb and most attractive set.

EST $ 20000 - 30000

Rare Smith & Wesson Number 3 Second Model Single Action

Lot #377 (Sale Order 92 of 282)

44 Russian caliber, 6" barrel, S/N 20992. Blue finish with two-piece walnut grips.

Condition: Most of the finish has turned to a plum brown. The bore is good. Markings are clear. Grips are dark with some nicks and dings. Rare in a 6" barrel.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Philadelphia Percussion Derringer By Henry Deringer

Lot #378 (Sale Order 93 of 282)

.460 bore diameter, 3.125" barrel, with two gold barrel bands at the breech. Marked with a sunburst and "P." marked on the top of the breech Deringer Philadelphia. Silver furniture, select walnut stock and tip of German silver with checkering. Barrel with under rib and ramrod.

Condition: The barrel still retains some of the original brown finish. Lock and hammer with sharp and crisp engraving and nice dark brown patina. Very nice Deringer overall.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Wire Stocked Remington New Model 1858 Percussion Revolver

Lot #379 (Sale Order 94 of 282)

.36 caliber, 7.5" octagonal barrel, S/N 36241. New Model 1858 percussion revolver, blue finish with walnut grips. Wired shoulder stock with button release in the bottom of the grip. Could be an old period gunsmith addition or something Remington tried.

Condition: All metal is sharp and crisp. Metal has a gray to brown patina. Smooth metal with no pitting. Brass triggerguard with nice untouched patina. Grips are excellent with some minor nicks and dings. Wired stock is very good. A rare combination.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

** First Generation Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #380 (Sale Order 95 of 282)

.32-20 caliber. 4.75" barrel length, S/N 294835. Blue and case colored finish. Hard rubber grips.

**Requires C&R or FFL

Condition: Barrel retains a lot of the original blue finish, ejector has somefading and flaking. The frame is dark mottled brown to gray. Bore is very good. Mechanically fine. Grips are good, no chips .

EST $ 1000 - 3000

Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver

Lot #381 (Sale Order 96 of 282)

.31 caliber, 4" octagonal barrel length, S/N 120405 (ca 1856) all matching with punch dot under serial number. Top of the barrel marked in script "Saml Colt." Left side of the frame marked "Colts Patent." Stagecoach scene on the cylinder and also marked "Colts Patent" over serial number with 5 shots. Factory-style scroll engraving on the barrel, loading lever, frame, back strap and triggerguard. Case color frame, hammer and lever. Blue barrel with silver-plated brass back strap and triggerguard. Factory fitted ivory grips and front cone sight.

Condition: Very good overall condition with all the metal surfaces with a brown to gray patina. Some bluing in the protected areas. Very sharp and crisp overall appearance. Some silver plating remains on the back strap and triggerguard. Factory fitted ivory grips with a pleasing yellow patina. Bore is good with strong rifling. Some oxidation in the grooves. Mechanically functional.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Bittner Repeating Pistol Model 1893

Lot #382 (Sale Order 97 of 282)

7.7 Bittner caliber, 6.25" octagonal barrel, S/N 357. Marked in the center of the right side of the frame with Bittner Patent then an oval with logo and a "W." Finished in case colored frame, blued barrel, checkered forend, checkered walnut grips.

Condition: Barrel retains most of the bright original blue finish. The frame retains a lot of the original bright case colors. Bore is very good. Grips and forearm are excellent. The frame still retains most of the case colors just lightly fading. Overall an excellent example of a very rare early repeating pistol.

EST $ 6500 - 9500

Belgian Percussion Target Pistol

Lot #383 (Sale Order 98 of 282)

.410 caliber, 10.5" octagonal barrel, with fluted sides. Engraved breech, engraved lockplate and hammer. Patent breech, notched rear sight on the breech, blade front sight. Finely checkered walnut stock with empire butt and engraved metal cap. Finely engraved in banknote-style with a number 1.

Condition: The barrel retains most of the rust blue finish; breech and tang retains most of the vivid case colors. Lockplate and hammer retain most of the vivid case colors. The stock is excellent. Overall this pistol is excellent very sharp and crisp.

EST $ 1200 - 1600

Cased Engraved Javelle Revolver

Lot #384 (Sale Order 99 of 282)

7mm pinfire caliber, 4" round barrel. Deep chisel engraving, blue finish. Walnut grips, cased in a leather bound wood case.

Condition: Excellent overall retaining most of the high polished blue finish. Case is in excellent condition.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Cased Engraved Pinfire Revolver by Scholberg & Gadet

Lot #385 (Sale Order 100 of 282)

7mm caliber, 3.375" barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, steel pin decorations, checkered ebony grips. Folding trigger, double action pinfire revolver with loading gate and ejector rod on right side. Frame, barrel and cylinder with geometric line patterns and steel pins, lanyard ring in butt. */U mark on right of barrel. Oval S&G mark on lower left of frame for Scholberg & Gadet. Revolver is contained in a brass tacked leather covered wood casing with a French fit interior lined in dark blue velvet with two lidded compartments, missing one lid. Scholberg & Gadet worked in Liege ca 1861-1885.

Condition: Very good. Retains much of the thinning and fading blue with crisp decorations and fine grips. Mechanically functional, good bore with some pitting. Grips fine and crisp. Case with leather loss, scuffing and edge wear, missing a tack. Interior with fading, wear and discoloration, missing one of the internal lids.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Cased Engraved Lefucheaux Pinfire Revolver

Lot #386 (Sale Order 101 of 282)

9mm caliber, 3.5" barrel, S/N 272726. Blued finish, smooth varnished walnut bag grips. Folding trigger, double action pinfire revolver with loading gate and ejector rod on right side. Lightly engraved frame and cylinder, lanyard ring in butt. {crown}/EL mark on left of barrel. Revolver is contained in a brass tacked leather covered wood casing with a French fit interior lined in dark red velvet with two lidded compartments.

Condition: Good. Retains some blue on the cylinder, frame with an oxidized steel patina. Mechanically functional, bore with pitting. Grips very good with scattered dings. Case with some minor leather loss at sharp edges, as well as scuffs and dings. Interior with wear and fading.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Cased Chamelot-Delvigne Pinfire Revolver

Lot #387 (Sale Order 102 of 282)

7mm, 3" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, cheered walnut grips. Folding trigger, double action, 6-shot pinfire revolver with rearward hinged loading gate and ejector rod both on left side of frame. Let of barter marked CHAMELOT / INON BTE / DELVIGNE. Cylinder with Liege proof and {crown}/V London proof. Revolver is contained in a brass tacked leather covered wood casing with a French fit interior lined in dark green velvet with two lidded compartments.

Condition: Good. Retains traces of finish with a dull smoky blue-gray patina. Some minor pitting present. Mechanically functional, good bore with scattered pitting. Grips with crisp checkering and a repaired crack in the left grip. Casing good with some leather loss on the exterior, showing scuffing and mars. Interior with fading, wear and discoloration.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Rare Cased 2nd Model Double Trigger Schlund Kynoch Revolver

Lot #388 (Sale Order 103 of 282)

.430 caliber, 6" barrel, S/N 281. Blued finish, checkered walnut grips. Double action, top break, automatic ejector, 6-shot revolver. Barrel rib marked KYNOCH GUN FACTORY ASTON and topstrap marked PATENT MODEL. Frame with wire holster guides, butt with lanyard ring. Revolver contained in an original leather covered wood trunk-style casing with a black paper label with gold print inside the lid that reads: THE KYNOCH GUN FACTORY / ASTON - WARWICKSHIRE / MANUFACTURERS OF MILITARY & SPORTING ARMS / &c. - &c. Case with dividers and blue baize lining, with a block for 30 cartridges and a pewter oiler.

Condition: Very good. Revolver retains much of the fading and thinning blue which is dulling and shows wear. Some areas with a lightly oxidized plum patina and some flecks of surface roughness. Mechanically functional, good bore with some pitting. Grip very good with some wear. Casing with moderate wear and scuffing on the exterior and more serious wear on the interior with fading, fabric damage and loss and some wood chipped and gone a the rear left corner and front left corner.

EST $ 4000 - 6000

Cased J.Herman Eight-Shot Pepperbox Percussion Pistol

Lot #389 (Sale Order 104 of 282)

.36 caliber, 2.87" barrels, With elaborate etched decoration. Barrels numbered 1-8 with Damascus pattern. Action with internal striker finely etched with scrolls and a pheasant. Triggerguard and frame deeply etched with scrolls. Nickel silver buttcap with silver trap. Ebony stock well-carved and fluted. The whole cased in its original domed ebony stained case with elaborate escutcheon and "M.B." owner's initials. Interior in wine-red velvet with ebony cap box and turn screw, steel turnscrew, rod, and bullet mold.

Condition: Barrels are in good condition with clear Damascus pattern present on all barrels. Breech is polished over minor pitting. Frame and triggerguard with some staining and wear to etching. Signature somewhat worn. Stock in good condition with only very minor marks. Carving is crisp. Needs mechanical attention, intermittent functionality. Rifled bores appear to be good. Case condition is good.

EST $ 2500 - 3500

Cased Pair of English Percussion Pistols by W. Child

Lot #390 (Sale Order 105 of 282)

38-Bore (.49 caliber), 3.75" octagonal barrels, no S/N. Blued finish, checkered varnished walnut grips with cap storage in butts. Top flats of barrels marked: W. CHILD 280 STRAND LONDON, lower angled flats with London commercial proof marks. Percussion locks and hammers engraved with neat foliate motifs, triggerguards engraved en-suite. Captive swivel ramrods. Pistols are contained in a mahogany veneered compartmentalized case with two lidded compartments and a dark olive green velvet lining. A paper W CHILD retailer label is inside the lid and appears to be original. The casing includes a shell-motif copper powder flask, a brass tipped wood loading rod with concealed ball puller, some lead balls, an unopened tin of F. Joyce & Co. percussion caps, some wads and a doe skin bag. William Child worked in London at 280 Strand from 1832-1848 (Stockel).

Condition: Fine. Pistols retain much of their bright blue with some streaky flaking and loss from wear on the high edges. Clear markings and engraving. Mechanically functional, moderately oxidized smooth bores. Grips with crisp checkering and some minor dings. Casing very good with the top right edge of the lid starting to warp and separate, and showing the expected light to moderate wear on the exterior. Interior with some fading and loss and some loose dividers. Accessories all about good to very good.

EST $ 2500 - 4000

Cased English Transitional Bar Hammer Revolver

Lot #391 (Sale Order 106 of 282)

72-Bore (.40 caliber), 5.375" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blued and color case hardened finish, checkered walnut grips. Double action, bar hammer, 6-shot percussion revolver. Frame with loose scroll engraving, barrel and cylinder with with Birmingham commercial proof marks, otherwise unmarked. Revolver is contained in a typical English oak casing with dividers and a green baize lining. The included accessories include a brass tipped combination wood cleaning rod and ball puller, an iron scissor-style bullet mold of the wrong caliber, a steel wad cutter that appears to be the correct caliber, an unmarked copper powder flask and a tin of percussion caps with a Kynoch paper label. A neat old handwritten note is in the case that serves as the bill of sale from 1957 when the revolver was sold for 10 pounds at the Royal Air Force Officer's Mess at an indecipherable location.

Condition: Very good. Barrel with most of the blue, cylinder with most of the vivid case color, frame flaked to gray, hammer with traces of color. Mechanically functional, good bore with scattered pitting, grips very good with scattered bumps and dings. Case very good with expected wear on the exterior and moderate wear on the interior where the front side, bar hammer and butt of the gun have damaged the baize and the dividers. Gun fits the case too tightly, suggesting this was not the actual case for this exact revolver, but is a correct style for one. Accessories all about good.

EST $ 2000 - 3500

Cased Lebaron Pinfire Revolver

Lot #392 (Sale Order 107 of 282)

9mm, 4.75" ribbed barrel, S/N 267312. Blued and color case hardened finish, checkered ebony grips. Double action, 6-shot pinfire revolver with topstrap, ejector rod on right of barrel and lanyard ring in butt. Left side of barrel marked {CROWN} / EL / ACIER FONDU (molten steel, aka crucible steel). Revolver is contained in a textured leather covered, French-fit wood casing with a dark green velvet interior that is marked LEBARON / ARQUEBUSIER / A CAEN in gold leaf on the interior of the lid. Includes the key for the case's lock, which is functional. Lebaron worked in Caen, France ca 1855 (Stockel).

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish with some minor thinning and flaking, frame with much of the dulling and fading case color. Mechanically functional, fine bore with some scattered oxidation. Grip with crisp checkering and some handling marks. Case very good to fine with some minor scuffing and wear on the exterior and some fading, wear and minor loss to the interior.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Cased Tranter House Defence Revolver by Conway

Lot #393 (Sale Order 108 of 282)

.380 caliber, 5.125" barrel, S/N 7939. Blued and color case hardened finish, checkered walnut grip. Double action, 5-shot, solid frame revolver. Left side of frame marked W. TRANTER'S PATENT in a two-line cartouche over the serial number. Top of barrel marked in one line: T. CONWAY 15 BLACKFRIARS ST. MANCHESTER. Birmingham commercial proof marks. Ejector rod screwed into butt of revolver. Revolver is contained in a brass mounted mahogany veneered casing with deep olive baize lining. Casing has inset retailer plaques in the upper lip of the bottom that read ARNOLD & SONS and 26 & 31 WEST SMITHFIELD / & 1. 2 & 3. GILSTSPUR St. LONDON. Brass escutcheon plaque in lid with intertwined monogram. Casing includes a pewter oiler and wood cleaning rod with brass jag, a wood handled turnscrew, and a tin with a green paper TRANTER'S PATENT LUBRICATING COMPOSITION.

Thomas Conway worked in Manchester, Lancashire from 1803 through 1854, when his successors took control of the business. The firm was located at 15 Blackfriars St. ca 1862-1867 (Stockel).

Condition: Fine. Retains much of the blued finish on the barrel, less on the frame with flaking, loss and wear. Cylinder with some muted case coloring remaining. Mechanically functional, good bore with some patches of pitting.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Leather Covered Wood Cased Galand Revolver

Lot #394 (Sale Order 109 of 282)

.45 caliber, 5" octagonal barrel, S/N 7723. Silver-plated finish, checkered grips. Triggerguard goes forward to allow loading and unloading. French form fitted case. Marked in the lid Galand Fabricant D'Armes Paris 3, Rue Richer.

Condition: Revolver retains a lot of the original finish. Some thinning of the finish. Grips are very good. Bore is excellent, and mechanically excellent.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Unusual Cased Set of Belgian Boxlock Percussion Pistols w/ Exchange Barrels & Gilt Brass Dagger

Lot #395 (Sale Order 110 of 282)

A Most Unusual Cased Set of Belgian Boxlock Percussion Pistols with Exchange Barrels and Gilt Brass Dagger

.34 caliber, 6.5" barrels, no S/N. Includes second set of 1.5" barrels. All four barrels of fine Damascus devoid of sights. The frames engraved with foliage and brightly polished. The hammers lightly engraved and blued, pop-out triggers. Diminutive butts of finely carved ebony in scroll pattern. Diminutive gilt bronze dagger with lion finial quillon, 4.25" quatrefoil blade and gilt decorated sheath. Full accessories including horn powder flask, turnscrew, cap box, ramrod with jag, and steel bullet mold. The whole in a brass-bound rosewood case with exterior escutcheon marked with initials "V N."

Condition: Overall pristine with most all original finish throughout. Gilt bronze dagger retaining some original gilding though drifted. Case lining excellent. Case has longitudinal crack across lid, but appears otherwise in good condition.

EST $ 2500 - 3500

Cased Twelve-Shot Pinfire Revolver Retailed by F. Primavesi & Son

Lot #396 (Sale Order 111 of 282)

7.5mm caliber, 5.875" barrel, S/N 39770. Blued finish, checkered walnut grips. Double action, 12-shot pinfire revolver with loading gate and ejector rod on right side and lanyard ring in butt. Lower right of frame marked London. Top of barrel engraved F. PRIMAVESI & SON CARDIFF. Birmingham commercial proof marks in cylinder flutes and on barrel. Revolver is contained in an English oak casing with two lidded compartments, dividers and a dark blue baize lining. The firm of F. Primavesi & Son was a high end retailer that operated in Cardiff, Wales during the last half of the 19th century, specializing in porcelain.

Condition: Good. Metal with a mottled and oxidized patina, showing some surface roughness and minor pitting. Mechanically functional, moderately oxidized bore with some pitting. Grips with crisp checkering with scattered dings. Casing with some minor surface mars, and minor separations beginning on the front corners of the lid. Interior with some wear and fading, with damage from the front sight.

EST $ 1200 - 1800

Cased Perrin Revolver

Lot #397 (Sale Order 112 of 282)

11mm caliber, 5-5/8" barrel, S/N 299. Cylinder serial number 1111. A third model Perrin cased in a beautiful figured mahogany French fitted case with gilt stamping in lid with L, Perrin Bte 51 Rue Laffitte a Paris.

Condition: Revolver is in crisp, no finished condition with no pitting, just some staining. Grip retains considerable varnish with marks. Markings, mechanically excellent. Bore is excellent. A good revolver in a great case. Case rates excellent+.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

Cased Gasser Pattern Revolver By Westley Richards

Lot #398 (Sale Order 113 of 282)

9mm Gasser caliber, 6" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, checkered bag-shaped walnut grips. Double action, 6-shot M1870 Gasser pattern revolver with hinged loading gate and ejector rod affixed to barrel on right side. Tall fixed front and rear sights in dovetail notches, lanyard ring in butt. Upper left angled barrel flat stamped WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co, left flat stamped NEW BOND STREET LONDON. Birmingham commercial proof marks throughout. Revolver is contained in an English oak casing with divided compartments and a dark blue baize lining. Includes a reproduction Westley Richards paper retailer label in the lid, a wood handled turnscrew, a brass tipped wood cleaning rod and a small pewter oiler.

Condition: Very good. Revolver retains some areas of bright blue with most lost to flaking. The balance shows a moderately oxidized brown patina with some scattered surface roughness. Markings legible, mechanically functional, but the trigger return spring needs work as the trigger does not completely reset after it is pulled. Very good bore with some moderate oxidation in the grooves. Grips with crisp checkering and some scattered bumps and dings. Case very good with some exterior wear and minor mars, interred with some wear and fading and an area of damage caused by the rear sight. Accessories all about very good.

EST $ 1200 - 2000

Rare and Desireable Factory Engraved Colt Model 7A Root Revolver

Lot #399 (Sale Order 114 of 282)

.31 caliber, 3.5" barrel, S/N 12180. Rare Colt Root with fine factory scroll engraving on barrel with Colt London address. Normal Colts patent cylinder scene. Frame is engraved with scrolls oi the best factory style with hammer engraved en suite. Backstrap is engraved with "L" for London in reserve accompanied by serial number. Highly figured high-polish walnut grips. This fine revolver comes complete in an associated French walnut case with brown velvet lining accompanied by Colt bullet mold, screwdriver, oil bottle, and Hawksley flask.

Condition: Barrel appears to have nearly all of its original London-type finish with cylinder showing proper British proofs and proper London-type blue with some wear to proofs. Hammer is crisp with some fading original case coloring. Backstrap has nearly all London-type bluing. Grips appear to have nearly all their original high-polish piano varnish. Action is excellent. Bore is excellent.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Unique Cased Pinfire Revolver with Unusual Folding Stock and Bayonet

Lot #400 (Sale Order 115 of 282)

11mm caliber, 5.87" barrel, S/N 24. Ring trigger with octagonal barrel at breech. Stock folds out, revolver measures 20" overall with deployed stock, 25" with addition of bayonet. Cased in an associated case with sixteen holes for pinfire cartridges.

Condition: This revolver has been clean to bright in the European manner. Bore is fair. Case is in excellent condition.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Cased Counet Pattern Revolver Retailed by James Kerr - Formerly of the London Armoury Co.

Lot #401 (Sale Order 116 of 282)

.450CF caliber, 4.75" barrel, S/N 1581. Blued finish, checkered walnut grips with lanyard ring in butt. Double-action, top-break, 6-shot revolver with Counet / Pryse -style frame release levers. Topstrap engraved LONDON ARMOURY JAs KERR & Co 54 KING WILLIAM ST EC. London commercial proof marks on barrel and between the cylinder chambers, but the presence of a *X Liege controllers mark on the barrel reveals the revolver likely originated in the Belgian trade and was simply retailed by Kerr. Thus, although strongly resembling an English Webley-Pryse, it is really a Counet pattern Belgian revolver.

James Kerr was a principle in the London Armoury Company that failed in 1866 after the conclusion of the American Civil War and the loss of their primary client, the southern Confederacy, who also defaulted on a large amount of monies owed to the firm. Later reorganized as London Armoury LTD, Kerr continued to trade on the old name to promote his business. The revolver is contained in an English oak retailer casing with sectionalized compartments, lined in burgundy baize with a 36-hole cartridge storage area, a partition with a cleaning rod and a small partition with a glass oil bottle. The casing includes a James Kerr & Co. paper label inside the lid that again references his involvement with the failed London Armoury Company. Kerr was located at the 54 King William Street address circa 1868-1894 (Stockel).

Condition: Very good. Retains much of of the thinning blue with clear markings and scattered surface oxidation and some light surface roughness. Mechanically functional, fine bore with some scattered oxidation. Grip crisp with some light handling marks. Casing with some interior and exterior wear, about good overall, hinges weak, interior with some repairs. Accessories good to very good.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Gosset Type French Underhammer Percussion Pistol Signed Chaubet, Bordeaux Ca 1840 in Associated Case

Lot #402 (Sale Order 117 of 282)

A Gosset Type French Underhammer Percussion Pistol Signed Chaubet, Bordeaux Ca 1840 in Associated Case

7" barrel, .50 caliber. This type of pistol is associated with the renowned French gunsmith Gosset who originally worked with Boutet in the Versailles Manufactory. Pistol with octagonal barrel, plain breech signed in a reserve, engraved 2, originally a pair. Empire-style butt, open spurred triggerguard to accommodate underhammer mechanism.

Condition: Barrel and action with old re-blued finish. Figured walnut butt in good condition with crisp checkering. Action functions properly. Micro-grooved rifle bore is fine. Associated case with green velvet relining.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Interesting Cased Pair of Belgian Single-Shot Dueling Pistols Retailed by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham

Lot #403 (Sale Order 118 of 282)

Interesting Cased Pair of Belgian Single-Shot Dueling Pistols Retailed by Schuyler, Hartley and Graham, New York

.50 caliber, 8.5" barrels, no S/N. Browned octagonal barrels with script markings. Plain breeches, sparsely engraved back action locks, hammers engraved en suite with locks. Spur triggerguards with acorn finials and sparse engraving and steep buttcaps. Figured walnut half-stocks carved with shell at forend and checkered wrist. Further caring on flared butts. Pistols are cased in the French style in faded velvet, lid interior with elaborate retailer's label. Accessories consist of wooden mallet, associated mold, flask, and ramrod.

Condition: Barrels have been rebrowned. Locks are in good condition as are triggerguard and mounts. Stock of one pistol cracked behind breech. Split on left side of forend. Stock of one pistol cracked behind breech, more serious split on forend, checkering is worn. Lining severely faded with accessories in poor condition. Actions are crisp. Exterior of box shows some old repairs. An interesting cased pair of percussion pistols.

EST $ 1200 - 1800

Engraved Pinfire Revolver In Pipe Style Leather Casing

Lot #404 (Sale Order 119 of 282)

9mm caliber, 3.625" barrel, S/N 17. Bright finish, fire blued small parts, smooth ivory grips. Folding trigger, double action, 6-shot pinfire revolver. Frame and cylinder engraved with with simple floral and loose geometric themes. Otherwise unmarked externally. Contained in a leather-covered fitted pipe style casing with purple lining, the lower portion of which is heavily faded and discolored.

Condition: Very good. Revolver has been cleaned and has a dull "brushed stainless" appearance. Engraving remains clear, fire blued small parts have probably been restored to this appearance. Mechanically functional, good bore with evenly scattered pitting. Ivory grips appear much more recent than the revolver, with some minor gapping at the frame junction apparent on the left side. Casing about good with scattered scuffs and mars on the exterior and wear to the interior.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Unusual Engraved All-brass Pinfire Revolver by Llefaucheux

Lot #405 (Sale Order 120 of 282)

9mm caliber, 6.25" barrel, S/N. All brass pinfires are scarce and this example by Lefaucheux is particularly nice. Octagonal-to-round barrel with sparse engraving on breech section. Cylinder and frame engraved with lozenges and punched with stars. Backstrap engraved en suite. Hammer and trigger polished bright. Ebony grip panels are rounded where they meet frame. Ebony grips. The whole in a fitted Morocco leather and wood pipe case with blue velvet and silk lining.

Condition: Exemplary condition. Action is extremely crisp with correct indexing. Rifled brass barrel is excellent. Ebony grips are fine with no visible damage or losses. Case in good condition overall with one section towards back missing leather and one towards the front. Sides are fine with minor losses. A great set.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

A Cased English Transitional Percussion Revolver in its Original Oak Case

Lot #406 (Sale Order 121 of 282)

.36 caliber, 5" barrel. A better than average transitional revolver with blued octagonal barrel engraved Hollis and Sheath. Plain cylinder, engraved frame and hammer. Butt with folding cap box. Checkered walnut grip panels. Blued trigger and triggerguard. Oak case with original green baise lining with great Hollis and Sheath trade label. Fine bag flask.

Condition: Condition of barrel retains considerable blue finish with staining and minor pitting. Frame and backstrap stained with no original finish. Cylinder with traces or original cased colors. Trigger and triggerguard with much original finish. Double action works well. Bore is excellent. Interior and exterior case rate excellent with perfect trade label.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Cased Pair of Flint Boxlock Pistols By Mabson & Labron

Lot #407 (Sale Order 122 of 282)

50-bore (.45 caliber), 1.5" barrels, no S/N. Blued finish, smooth wood grips. Twist-off boxlock, single-shot flint pistols with sliding pan-locking safeties and folding triggers. Frames engraved with panoplies of arms with the left side additionally engraved MABSON / & LABRON in two lines. Grips with oval German silver thumb plate escutcheons. Pistols are contained in a mahogany veneered English compartmentalized casing with a olive green baize lining. Casing contains a small silvered copper powder flask, an iron combination bullet mold and barrel wrench and a horn handled turnscrew. Mabson & Labron worked in Birmingham ca 1821, later as Mabson, Labron & Mabson through 1833 (Stockel).

Condition: Good. Pistols with a dull, smoky-gray patina with strong engraving and clear markings. Mechanically functional, fair bores with moderate oxidation. Grips very good with scattered minor dings and mars. Case very good with some exterior wear and finish loss, interior with wear and fading. Accessories all about good to very good.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Rosewood Cased Pair of Small Flint Box Lock Pistols by D. Egg

Lot #408 (Sale Order 123 of 282)

100-bore (.36 caliber), 1.5" barrels, no S/N. Blued finish, smooth walnut grips. Twist-off boxlock flint pocket pistols with sliding pan locking safeties. Lightly engraved frames marked D.EGG on reverse and LONDON on obverse with London commercial proof marks under the barrels. Pistols are contained in green baize-lined, compartmentalized rosewood veneered wood case with German silver mounting. Casing contains a small copper bag flask, a small iron round ball scissor mold marked "98," and a small ebony handled turnscrew. Durrs Egg worked in London ca 1772-1820 (Blackmore).

Condition: Very good. Pistol retains some thinning old applied blue with a dusky bluish-gray patina. Metal with some old minor impact marks and some very lightly scattered pitting. Clear markings and engraving. Mechanically functional, good bores are moderately oxidized with some pitting. Smooth bag grips with bumps and dings. Case good with a very old large crack across the lid, otherwise showing bumps, dings and mars. Accessories all about good to very good.

EST $ 2000 - 3500

A Good Cased Adams Percussion Revolver of Bentley Type

Lot #409 (Sale Order 124 of 282)

.38 caliber, 4.5" barrel. A far better than average Bentley-type revolver with blued octagonal barrel with attached loading lever. Plain case hardened cylinder. Well engraved frame and backstrap. Engraved triggerguard. Checkered figured walnut grips. Revolver is cased in an original partition case with green baize lining and full accessories comprising of bullet mold, loading rod, nipple wrench and a fine small copper flask with gilt nozzle.

Condition: Barrel retains most original blue. Top flat engraved Adams & Co. London. Cylinder with faintest traces of original cased colors. Frame with faint traces of original blue and crisp engraving. Triggerguard and buttplate with traces of original finish. Checkered grips rate excellent. Flask is excellent. Lining is excellent. Exterior of box has been refinished.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Cased Engraved Pinfire Revolver

Lot #410 (Sale Order 125 of 282)

7mm caliber, 3.5" barrel, S/N 169796. Blued and color case hardened finish, checkered bag-shaped grips. Folding trigger, 6-shot, pinfire pocket revolver with attached ejector rod. Frame engraved with foliate scrolls, cylinder with acid etched and engraved foliate images. Belgian and London commercial proof marks on cylinder. Left side of barrel with E. Lefaucheux patent markings, right side of frame numbered 2781. Pistol is contained in a textured leather-covered wood French fit case with dark blue velvet lining and two lidded compartments.

Condition: Very good. Retains some blued finish, mostly on the cylinder with some faded case color on the frame. Markings and engraving clear and crisp. Mechanically functional, bore good with scattered pitting. Grip with crisp checkering and some handling marks. Case very good with some exterior scuffs and marks, and some wear on the interior.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Cased Pair of English Percussion Rifled Single Shot Belt Pistols by Richards of London

Lot #411 (Sale Order 126 of 282)

.40 caliber, 5-3/8" barrels. An interesting pair of English belt pistols with browned rifled octagonal barrels engraved London. Silver bands at breech. Boxlock frames of German silver engraved Richards and stamped German silver. Engraved steel triggerguards. Blued engraved hammers. Stirrup rammers. Well checkered figured walnut bag butts. Cased in a mahogany case with escutcheon engraved with owner's name John Van Vorst.

Condition: Barrels retain much of a period re-brown. German silver frames are good with fine engraving. Hammers retain much of the period re-blue. Triggerguards with traces of original brown. Actions are crisp. Interior of case with faded red felt lining. Compartment flask in good condition. Case lock missing. Key escutcheon has been filled. Lid has been re-glued.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Good Cased Galand Revolver

Lot #412 (Sale Order 127 of 282)

7.35mm caliber, 4.87" barrel, S/N 1177. Stamped "CGF" with crown of left barrel flat. Trigger with straw finish, hammer with some straw finish. Finely checkered walnut grips with only minor damage to right panel. The whole cased in what appears to be its original oak French-fitted case lined in green felt with gilt stamped Galand "Fabrique D'Armes Paris" legend.

Condition: Fine polished bright finish throughout. Some pitting on trigger and saddle. Action functions perfectly. Deeply rifled bore is good.

EST $ 1200 - 1800

Unusual Heavily Etched Pinfire Bowie-Type Revolver

Lot #413 (Sale Order 128 of 282)

10.35mm caliber, 5.75" barrel, no S/N. Round barrel deeply etched throughout its length including under barrel rib. Frame, hammer, backstrap, and triggerguard all engraved en suite. Marked with "P.F." maker's mark. Cylinder with Liege proof. Knife blade measures 7.25" overall, 1" wide. Marked on left side "R.[STAR]M." wish star. Shaped ebony grips and lanyard ring. The whole cased in an associated burlwood case of French origin with accessories including turnscrew, ramrod with cleaning jag, and heavy brass oil bottle.

Condition: Polished overall finish with overvarnished ebony grips, possibly concealing repairs, most especially on left grip. Case shows some fading and loss of lining with some peeling of veneer but otherwise in good condition. A truly interesting and showy oddity revolver.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Cased Webley 3rd Model Long Spur Percussion Revolver

Lot #414 (Sale Order 129 of 282)

54-Bore (.443 caliber), 6.875" octagonal barrel, S/N 1217. Blued and color case hardened finish, checkered walnut grips with lanyard ring in butt. Single action, 5-shot, open frame percussion revolver with 3rd model frame to barrel latch system, using a thumbscrew at the bottom front of the frame. Frame with well executed foliate scroll engraving is engraved WEBLEY'S PATENT in a ribbon the left side and BY HER MAJESTY'S ROYAL LETTERS PATENT along the backstrap. Matching serial numbers in frame, on arbor pin, on rear of cylinder, on rear of barrel wedge and inside the left grip. Matching assembly mark /// on internal parts. Barrel engraved with the retailer information: JOHN COX SOUTHHAMPTON. Birmingham commercial proof marks on barrel and cylinder between chambers. Revolver is contained in an old English oak casing that has been completely re-purposed and ineptly relined on the interior with an overly thick, nearly fluorescent green fabric. The casing includes a 54-bore marked Tranter-style bullet mold, an unmarked copper lozenge-shaped powder flask, a reproduction turnscrew, a wad cutter and some lead bullets.

Condition: Very good. Retains some traces of blue with a mottled and oxidized brownish patina, some scattered light pitting and some surface roughness. Markings and engraving remains clear. Mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling and scattered pitting. Grips with some light wear and handling marks. Case fair, with wear and a modern interior. Accessories all good to very good.

EST $ 2500 - 5000

Rare Pair of French Gifford Air Pistols by St. Etienne

Lot #415 (Sale Order 130 of 282)

.21 caliber, 10.25" barrels, no S/N. Long round barrels engraved with scrolls and foliage. Patridge front sights. Case hardened breeches engraved with scrolls with triggerguards showing some engraving. Backstrap engraved with scrolls. Engraved steel buttcap with skullcrusher. Figured checkered walnut grip panels. Grip panel stamped "10/43." Each including one air cylinder and associated case includes four spare air cylinders and target. Also includes plaque insinuating presentation to American Diplomat Coert du Bois (1881-1960).

Condition: Barrels are patinated with traces of finish over minor pitting. Frames with faded case-colors and some staining. Trigger guard with minor pitting. Buttcaps stained but no significant corrosion. Checking distinct, but somewhat worn. Hammers rebound. Bores appear good. Pistols are in similar condition.

EST $ 1200 - 1800

Cased Adams 1851 Patent Percussion Revolver

Lot #416 (Sale Order 131 of 282)

56-Bore (.436 caliber), 6.675" octagonal barrel, S/N 12,277R. Blued finish, checkered walnut grip. Double-action, 5-shot percussion Model 1851 Adams Patent percussion revolver with solid forged one-piece frame and barrel. Lower right side of frame engraved ADAMS' PATENT No 12,277R with the cylinder engraved No 12,277 / R. Top strap engraved with the retailer mark F. BARNES & Co FENCHURCH St. LONDON. Lower front of frame with caliber marking 56, indicating 56 round balls to the pound or "56 Bore." Contained in an English oak compartmentalized retailer casing with a green baize lining and a Frederick Barnes & Co. paper label inside the lid. Accessories include an Adams Patent marked 54-bore brass dual cavity mold, an unmarked copper lozenge-shaped powder flask, an ebony handled cone wrench, a rosewood combination ramrod and leaning rod with removable cleaning and loading tips and an integral ball puller, and a wad cutter. The M1851 Adams revolver was a "self-cocking" (double-action only) design with spring-loaded safety on the left rear of the frame that allowed the hammer to be kept away from the percussion cones and when set allowed the cylinder to rotate freely for loading. No loading lever was incorporated into the design.

Condition: Very good. Barrel and frame with much of the bright blue, with some thinning, fading and loss. Cylinder with only traces of finish and a mottled gray patina. Markings remain clear, mechanically functional, fine bright bore with crisp rifling and some scattered oxidation and light pitting. Case about good with wear inside and out, some loose partitions and some fading and loss to the lining. Accesories all about good to very good.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Cased 4th Model Tranter Percussion Revolver

Lot #417 (Sale Order 132 of 282)

54-Bore (.443 caliber), 6" octagonal barrel, S/N 16023T. Blued finish, checkered walnut grip. Conventional double-action, single trigger, 5-shot percussion revolver with side-mounted Tranter's Patent loading lever. Topstrap engraved with the retailer mark V&R Blakemore. Frame with usual TRANTER'S / PATENT two-line oval cartouche on lower left side. Frame with light open foliate scroll engraving. Standard Birmingham commercial proofs. Revolver is contained in a typical mahogany veneer factory casing with green baize lining and divided internal compartments that contain an appropriate Tranter's Patent marked dual cavity brass mold, a James Dixon & Sons marked pewter oiler, an unmarked copper bag-shaped powder flask, a brass tipped ebony cleaning rod with ball puller, an ebony turnscrew, a japanned tin of bullet lubricant with a green Tranter paper label, a cap tin with a white R WALKER'S paper label containing a few old lead bullets, and another tin with a white Frederick Joyce label that was apparently for caps as well. The key for the case is included as well and the lock functions. V&R Blakemore worked in London circa 1867-1895 (Stockel).

Condition: Very good. Retains some of the original bright blue with fading, loss and wear, showing more blue on the cylinder and obverse of the gun than the reverse. All markings and engravings are crisp and clear. Mechanically functional, very good bore with some areas of light pitting and strong rifling. Grip crisp with sharp checkering, some minor marks and light use. Case very good with scattered bumps, dings and mars, missing the lock escutcheon from front. Lining with some wear, fading and discoloration. Accessories good to very good, mold very crisp, lube tin with damaged lid.

EST $ 2000 - 3500

Large and Fine Centerfire Revolver Double Action Pistol Attributed to Auguste Francotte

Lot #418 (Sale Order 133 of 282)

11mm caliber, 6" barrel, S/N 890. Octagonal barrel with raised front and rear sights. Blued frame with border engraving. Marked on let flat "Acier Fondu" with "AF." Polished ivory grips. Includes original pigskin holster with loops for six cartridges.

Condition: Retains nearly all of its original high-polish bluing with only minor loss and scratching over rust at barrel lug. Hammer retains nearly all of its bright polish. Bluing is worn from front and backstrap. Barrel retains significant original blue finish. Ivory grips are nearly perfect with excellent color and one hairline crack around right grip escutcheon which does not affect the integrity of the grip. Trigger retains some bright nitre blue on both sides. Action is crisp as new; bore is excellent, possibly unfired. A large and attractive European revolver.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Cased Thomas Bland English Revolver

Lot #419 (Sale Order 134 of 282)

.450CF caliber, 4.25" round barrel with flat on top, S/N 2354. Nickel finish, checkered walnut grips. Double-action, 6-shot solid frame cartridge revolver with round cylinder, loading gate, pivoting ejector rod stored in center of arbor pin and lanyard ring in butt in the form of a Webley RIC or Bulldog. Top flat of barrel marked in a single line: THOMAS BLAND & SONS 106 STRAND LONDON. Barrel and cylinder with Birmingham commercial proofs. Left side of frame marked TB&S under the serial number, left side of frame engraved with the name J.P. FLEW to the rear of the recoil shield. Revolver is in its original blue baize-lined partitioned oak retailer casing with a yellow paper retailer label inside the lid. The casing includes a cleaning rod, unmarked pewter oiler and two .450 CF cartridges inside a lidded compartment.

The firm of Thomas Bland & Sons was established ca 1872 after originating in Birmingham ca 1862. The 106 Strand address was established ca 1875 and remained in business through the turn of the century.

Condition: Very fine. Retains nearly all of the nickel finish, with clear markings throughout. Mechanically functional, very good bore is mostly bright with some patches of pitting in the grooves with crisp rifling. Checkered grip crisp with some light handling marks. Casing about fine as well, with some wear and loss to the interior lining.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

Cased Set of Scottish Box Lock Percussion Pistols with Snap Bayonets by Martin of Glasgow Ca 1850

Lot #420 (Sale Order 135 of 282)

.45 caliber, 3-3/4" barrels. A very attractive pair of percussion belt pistols. Barrels with brown finish and border engraving at the muzzle. Well-engraved boxlock actions with Martin Glasgow in a riband. Blued push-on safeties. Blued engraved triggerguards. Flattened figured walnut butts with silver thumb pieces. 1-3/4" fluted triangular bayonets. Cased in an original mahogany case with blue velvet lining and accessories including diminutive powder flask, cap box and oil box.

Condition: Barrels with faded period re-brown. Actions and hammers finished in the bright in excellent condition. Blued push on safeties with blued finish. Triggerguards with some original blue. Walnut butts in excellent condition. Actions are crisp. Spring bayonets in excellent condition with powerful spring action. Interior and exterior of box in good condition.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

Cased Set of Continental Percussion Rifled Dueling Pistols

Lot #421 (Sale Order 136 of 282)

.52 caliber, 9.5" barrels, no S/N. Set is 19th century but has been heavily polished, refinished, and otherwise altered in appearance. Barrels have a heavy coat of varnish over old minor pitting, with other metal fittings being polished bright and varnished. Fluted half stocks have a heavy coat of varnish and under careful examination show repairs to forend of one pistol. Spur of one hammer is replaced. Pistols are cased in an original case with full accessories including bullet mold, mallet, shotgun-butt powder flask, two ramrods with jags, powder measures and mold.

Condition: Case has been damaged most noticeable on rear of lid, brass escutcheon missing and has been replaced with wood. Brass hinged appear original, green felt lining in fairly good state throughout. A good entry level set of Belgian dueling pistols.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

An Unusual Right-Angle Percussion Pocket Pistol by Delvigne

Lot #422 (Sale Order 137 of 282)

.38 caliber, 2.75" barrel, no S/N. Delvigne and Gastine Renault are known for oddity right angle small percussion pocket pistols. This example with fine octagonal Damascus barrel etched with makers name "DELVIGNE BRUT." Odd, almost vertical lock engraved with foliage, the hammer engraved en suite. Steel furniture comprising of trigger guard, butt cap, and integral frame engraved en suite. Figured walnut saw-handle stock. Pistol contained in velvet-lined leather fitted case of later date.

Condition: Barrel has some fading to Damascus barrel with visible proof marks remaining. Lock polished over very minor pitting with hammer showing similar treatment. Some moderate pitting on breech. Triggerguard cleaned with some minor pitting. Buttcap shows some cleaned metal. Action is crisp with good half-cock. Rifled bore is fair. Stock is good with later varnish. One piece glued in on left side next to proof, approx. 1" x .25".

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Attractive Composite Wheelok Carbine "Stutzer" ca. 1640

Lot #423 (Sale Order 138 of 282)

.65 caliber, 14.5" barrel, no S/N. Round barrel with brass foresight moulded at breech. Remnants of proof worn from barrel. Flat undecorated lock with external wheel and plain hammer. Varnished fruitwood stock show incised carving of stag nibbling at a tree. Patchbox sports similar carving. Forend with integral wooden ramrod pipe and horn buttplate. Plain steel triggerguard fitted with a carrying ring. Double-set triggers. Patchbox has internal paper label stating "Arquebuse a rouet de Vennerie poincon de Nurember vers 1610."

Condition: Barrel has some evidence of polishing with worn proofmark. Lock is of polished metal over old minor pitting. Stock appears to have been over-varnished. One minor crack near breech tag. Small losses.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Pair of Balkan Silver and Steel Mounted Flintlock Holster Pistols, Ca. 1820

Lot #424 (Sale Order 139 of 282)

.64 caliber, 12" barrels, no S/N. Steel barrels of Spanish form with imitation British proofs and what appears to be Greek lettering. Convex locks with sparse engraving and what appears to be Greek lettering. Steel trigger, guard sideplate, and ramrod pipe. Engraved triggerguard and buttcap of what appear to be German silver. Low-grade silver muzzle bands en suite with false ramrods in the Ottoman manner. Dark walnut full stocks well-carved behind barrel tang and rear ramrod pipe with foliage and scrolls. Terminus of butt inlaid with corroded silver wire.

Condition: Steel is gray with no serious pitting. Actions are stiff but function. Stocks are in crisp condition with good carving. A handsome pair of flintlock pistols.

EST $ 1200 - 1800

Mid 18th-Century Saxon Flintlock Holster Pistol by Muller a Magdeburg

Lot #425 (Sale Order 140 of 282)

.54 caliber, 11" barrel, no S/N. Barrel of Spanish form indistinctly signed "Muller a Magdeburg." Convex lock engraved with trophies of arms, the hammer engraved with a face blowing out scrolls. Signed around frizzen spring "Muller a Magdeburg." Unusual brass lined pan with brass lined touch hole. Brass mounts elaborately cast and chased with winged angles blowing trumpets. An angel holding a trumpet on the buttcap, the whole ending in a lion head. Rear ramrod pipes cast and chased with a grotesque. Figured walnut full stock, elaborately raised and carved with a crowned eagle with outstretched wings behind barrel tang, and further elaborate carving behind rear ramrod pipe. Forend with horn tip and horn tipped-ramrod en suite.

Condition: Barrel has some rubbed maker's signature polished bright over minor pitting. Lock has been polished bright over minor pitting with engraving remaining fairly crisp. Stock shows some wear to carving and minor handling marks. Brass mounts show some minor rubbing wear but in good overall condition. Action is crisp. A handsome mid-century German flintlock holster pistol.

EST $ 1200 - 1800

A Good 18th Century Saxon Flintlock Holster Pistol by Pistor of Schmalkelden

Lot #426 (Sale Order 141 of 282)

.50 caliber, 9.75 inch barrel. A handsome brass-mounted flintlock holster pistol the convex lock signed Pistor, likely Thomas Wilhelm (1720-1787). The round barrel with three decorative turnings and brass fore-sight. Brass mounts comprising two turned ramrod pipes, engraved Germanic triggerguard and buttcap engraved with a flower. The highly figured molded walnut full stock carved in low relief. The brass sideplate engraved en suite with the pommel cap and triggerguard. Horn tipped ramrod possibly original.

Condition: Condition is very good overall with smooth steel and no pitting, crisp markings, fine brass mounts, stock with no damage and only minor marks. All small parts original. Action is very crisp and bore is excellent.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Exhibition Quality Austrian Cartridge Revolver by Anton Mulacz in Wien, Ca. 1875

Lot #427 (Sale Order 142 of 282)

9mm Centerfire caliber, 7.5" barrel, no S/N. Octagonal-to-round-to-octagonal barrel is finely inlaid in gold at breech with maker's name and scroll work engraved in deep relief on barrel. Elaborate front sight with rear sight integral with breech. Fluted cylinder engraved and further inlaid with gold en suite with barrel. Frame elaborately engraved and inlaid with gold scroll and flowers. Triggerguard engraved and inlaid with gold. Steel buttcap engraved with flowers and scrolls en suite. Highly figured walnut grip, fluted and finely checkered. Backstrap engraved and inlaid with gold.

Anton Mulacz was a well-known maker who has been found to have collaborated with fellow gunsmith Karl Pirko.

Condition: Barrel retains some original dull blue finish. Frame finished in a French gray, cylinder retaining some original blued finish. All gold appears to be in good condition with engraving in good condition throughout. Entire hammer shows a previous repair. Grips are in excellent condition with only minor marks. Action is crisp, bore is excellent; showing little or no use. This is a spectacular art-piece revolver from the latter half of the 19th century.

EST $ 2000 - 3500

Small Mauser Zig-Zag Revolver with Gutta Percha Grips

Lot #428 (Sale Order 143 of 282)

7mm caliber, 3.625" barrel, S/N 606. Matching numbers. A good example of the scarce and interesting early revolvers by the famous Mauser firm. Standard markings.

Condition: Barrel retains most of its original nickel finish with frame retaining nearly all of its original nickel finish. Cylinder has been polished and at some point received serious damage from moisture as there is visible erosion present. Floral relief cast gutta-percha grips with dragon, the right grip with a significant chip at base of frame. Mechanically excellent, bore is good. An acceptable example of the scarce revolver.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Good American Brass-Barreled Flintlock Pistol by Halbach & Sons, Ca. 1820

Lot #429 (Sale Order 144 of 282)

.60 caliber, 8" barrel, no S/N. Although Halbach is most famous for his eagle-butt Kentucky-style secondary martial pistols, this pistol is heavily constructed in the classic English manner. Round brass barrel of heavy constructions with two turnings at breech. Sparsely engraved barrel tang with a lock of convex form showing light engraving. Frizzen distinctly engraved "Holbach & Sons," with hammer engraved en suite. Sophisticated raised pan cover with frizzen relieved accordingly. Brass mounts sparely engraved, triggerguard with acorn finial. Sideplates sparely engraved with "skullcrusher" type pommel and engraved grip cap. Molded maple full stock with horn finial and shell carving behind triggerguard and breech tang of typical, slightly awkward, American form.

Condition: Barrel appears untouched and bright with lock being crisp and with good markings. Excellent action. Brass mounts are polished but crisp. Retains horn-tipped ramrod. Stock rates excellent with what appears to be considerable original finish and only minor marks. A good American holster pistol from a justly-famed Baltimore, Maryland maker.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Rare and Possibly Unique Belgian Double-Action Revolver

Lot #430 (Sale Order 145 of 282)

7.62mm/.32 caliber, 4.92" barrel, no S/N. 10.5" overall. Round barrel with particularly high front sight. Full Belgian proofs. Knurled cylinder removal pin with solid case-colored frame. Spurred removable triggerguard. Adjustable rear sight with finely checkered two-piece walnut grips fitted with lanyard ring.

Condition: Barrel retains nearly all its original blue, with cylinder likewise retaining most of its original finish, Frame retains nearly all of its original vibrant case hardened finish and lacquer. Grips are practically new and show little to no use. Action is excellent. Bore is excellent and appears mirror bright. A unique revolver of a type sure to appeal to any collector of European revolvers.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Rare & Unusual Belgian Pinfire Pistol-Carbine with Detachable Barrel & Stock by A. Fagnus, Ca. 1883

Lot #431 (Sale Order 146 of 282)

Rare and Unusual Belgian Pinfire Pistol-Carbine with Detachable Barrel and Stock by A. Fagnus, Ca. 1883

11.35mm caliber, 13" barrel, no S/N. 28" overall with stock attached. This rare and unusual pistol-carbine was likely manufactured in hopes of a military contract as it has a late 19th-century European revolver appearance. The long round barrel detaches and is held by a chain. Well-marked on side of frame "A. FAGNUS BREVETTE." The bag-type plain walnut grips of military pattern feature a lanyard ring and detachable skeleton shoulder stock also marked "A. FAGNUS." Takedown spring brightly blued.

Condition: Brightly polished overall with bright markings and no pitting. Shoulder stock is bright polished en suite. Markings are excellent. Mechanically excellent, as is the brilliant bore. A prize for the pinfire, oddity, or European revolver collector.

EST $ 2500 - 3500

Good Ivory Mounted Two-Bladed Urwin Rodgers Knife Pistol

Lot #432 (Sale Order 147 of 282)

.28 caliber, 3.625" barrel, no S/N. A particularly good example with nickel-silver barrel and mounts. Two blades marked "URWIN RODGERS SHEFFIELD." Original ivory scales with plain hammer and folding trigger.

Condition: Barrel is good with some patination to knife blades. Markings are good with ivory scales showing a beautiful original patination with one small hairline age crack on rear scales. Butt trap tools are absent. Action is good, bore is fair. An unusually attractive example.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Percussion Folding Knife Pistol

Lot #433 (Sale Order 148 of 282)

.35 caliber, 3.375" twist-off round barrel with cannon muzzle, no S/N. Bright finish, ebony grip scales. Combination percussion knife pistol with 5" single-edged, semi-clip point blade marked Vitry Ront. Arqu. a Cogent. Under hammer firing system cocked manually and hammer held in place by opening and closing the knife blade. Opening the blade fires the pistol. An interesting piece of mid-19th century firearms curiosa.

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the bright polish with some scattered surface oxidation and discoloration. Clear markings, mechanically functional, good bore with moderate oxidation. Scales with light wear and handling marks.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

American Copy of a Cochrane Turret Pistol Signed A.W. Lumis

Lot #434 (Sale Order 149 of 282)

.34 caliber, 4.5" barrel, S/N 107. An interesting contemporary copy of a cochrane turret pistol. Octagonal-to-round barrel, front and rear sights with six-shot underhammer turret. Serial number stamped on all parts. Top strap marked "A.W. LUMIS." New England underhammer type grips.

Condition: Hammer cocks. Turret does not appear to revolve. Gun is artificially aged on steel parts. Walnut grips show only insignificant wear. An interesting copy of one of America's great percussion revolving rarities.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Fine Pair of Silver and Gold Inlaid Flobert Pistols with Elaborately and Finely Carved Ebony Stocks

Lot #435 (Sale Order 150 of 282)

.22 Flobert caliber, 9.125" barrel, no S/N. A lovely pair of pistols with octagonal barrels finely inlaid with leaves and vines in silver and gold extending for approximate one-third of he barrel from breech and approximately 1" from the muzzle. The Flobert hammers finely engraved on the spine, the action engraved flowers and a running dog. Spur triggerguard finely engraved with leaves. Ebony half-stocks very finely carved with flowers, leaves, and vines. The fluted butts feature buttcaps of steel "skullcrusher" type.

Condition: Essentially as new overall with barrels retaining nearly all of their blue finish. Action functions as new. Bores are excellent. A very fine and expertly executed pair of Flobert pistols.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Swedish Prison Guard Model Of 1840 Percussion Knife Pistol By C.G. Granberg

Lot #436 (Sale Order 151 of 282)

.40 caliber, 4" round rifled barrels, S/N 24. Numbers matching. 12.5" Bowie-type blade, 1.75" wide. 18.5" overall length. This unique double-barreled Bowie-pistol made for guarding prisoners. Spine stamped "C.G. GRANBRG." Walnut grip scales with hole for lanyard. Hammers of dumancier type. Includes original brass-mounted scabbard.

C.G. Granburg is listed in Der Neue stockel as working Eskilstuna

Condition: Blade is slightly patinated, but overall good. Metal is smooth with grip scales showing some minor staining and marks from use. Action is excellent with retracting triggers functioning normally. Scabbard is tender with some losses. The first of these rare pieces encountered by this cataloger.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Good Cased Set of Belgian Boxlock Percussion Pocket Pistols by Lefaucheux

Lot #437 (Sale Order 152 of 282)

.45 caliber, 2.375" barrels, S/N 1076. Good quality throughout. Barrels are plain with frames having scroll engraving and rudimentary engraving on hammers. Actions are scroll engraved as well. Concealed triggers have engraving as are buttcaps with butt traps for caps. Stocks of highly figured piano varnished best-quality walnut. The whole in a fitted light brown velvet lined French casing with original bullet bolt and barrel key. Powder measure of wood en suite with gun butts. Cap box of wood. Exterior of case embossed with gilt borders and hinges. Liege proofs.

Condition: Actions are perfect in every respect. Bores are good. Box is in fine condition; a most attractive set of high-quality percussion pistols.

EST $ 1200 - 1800

Diminutive Belgian Pinfire Knife Revolver with Horn Scales

Lot #438 (Sale Order 153 of 282)

5mm pinfire caliber, 2.75" octagonal barrel, no S/N. 9" overall with 3.5" blade. Barrel appears to be unmarked with cylinder marked "S.V." Clip point blade marked "BREVETTE S.D.G.D. and (?)." Offset folding trigger and integral ejector, hammer with no spur, side loading gate, and dark horn scales.

Condition: Barrels are smooth metal with no pitting. Cylinder retains all its original metal. Action is excellent with blade in good condition showing clear markings. Bore is fair.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Unusual Miniature Percussion Target Pistol by Valentin Christoph Shilling in Suhl Ca. 1860

Lot #439 (Sale Order 154 of 282)

.32 caliber, 2.25" barrel, no S/N. Diminutive percussion pistol of excellent quality with octagonal barrel inlaid in gold with owners name "JOSE MARIA RODELLAGAS." German silver foresight, breech with two gold lines and number "1." Back-action lock with maker's name inlaid in gold and finely engraved with push-one safety. Hammer in the form of a monster. False nipple on left side of breech, adjustable rear sight. Sideplate engraved in gold "IN SUHL." German silver mounts. Single set trigger. Figurally carved three-quarter stock inlaid with silver pins.

Condition: Barrel has no original finish remaining, with gold inlay remaining clear and inlay still crisp. Steel parts polished with some patination to hammer. Engraved mounts are crisp. Wood stock shows some repaired cracking through wrist and shows some over-varnishing resulting in filled checkering. Action functional as is set trigger. Multi-groove rifled barrel is good. A very unusual pistol for the Derringer collector or miniature aficionado.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Cased and Engraved Belgian Pinfire Pocket Revolver

Lot #440 (Sale Order 155 of 282)

7mm, 3.375" barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, smooth ebony grips. Single action, 6-shot revolver. Unmarked with engraved frame, recoil shield, cylinder and part of barrel showing simple foliate themes. Cylinder with Liege proof mark, assembly number 13 on some parts. Contained in a period fitted casing with two lidded compartments, lined dark green velvet. Accessories include a wood handled brass cleaning rod with, an ebony handled turn screw, a cleaning brush and a key for the lock.

Condition: Very good. Metal with a silvery gray patina with scattered light surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, good bore with moderate oxidation and some pitting. grip with some wear and a chip out of the lower right edge. Accessories and case about very good as well.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Cased Jongen Freres Patent Dual Cylinder Percussion & Pinfire Revolver

Lot #441 (Sale Order 156 of 282)

11mm caliber, 6.3125" barrel, S/N 9924. Blued finish, ebony saw handled grip. Matching assembly number 1073 on right of barrel web and rear face of both cylinder. Right barrel web also marked JONGEN FRERES / BREVETE. Double-action, 6-shot revolver with both percussion and pinfire cylinders, with sliding safety on left front of barrel web that engages the cylinder mouth, preventing rotation. Jongen patent hinged frame with barrel and top strap tipping up for loading and unloading, released by a reversed trigger on the lower front of the frame. Frame and cylinders engraved with foliate themes and scrolls. Revolver is contained in a people grained leather covered wood case with dark blue velvet French fit interior. Casing includes a very fine lacquered copper powder flask, a fine blued combination single-cavity bullet mold, cone wrench and loading tool, an ebony cleaning rod with brass jag and grip, an ebony turn screw and a paper LePage marked cap container. The key for the casing is present as well. Jongen Freres worked in Liege, Belgium ca 1856-1873, receiving their revolver patent in 1863-64.

Condition: Very good. Pistol cleaned to bright in the European fashion. Markings remain legible, with most of the engraving clear. Metal with some scattered pitting, pinfire cylinder with moderate patches of pitting from storage in its fitted compartment. Mechanically functional, fair bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Grip very good with scattered handling marks. Accessories all very good to fine. Casing with some wear, scuffing, minor mars and faded discoloration on the interior.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Cased Pair of French Percussion Pistols by Gabion

Lot #442 (Sale Order 157 of 282)

.64 caliber, 14" octagonal barrels, no S/N. Browned Damascus patterned barrels, bright locks and furniture, figured walnut stocks with fluted grips. Engraved percussion locks with flowing foliate themes marked Gabion / St. Etienne. Triggerguard engraved en-suite. Single-set, adjustable triggers, micro-groove style rifling. Pistols are contained in a period mahogany veneered case that has none of the interior or compartments remaining and shows some moderate exterior damage. Case with a silvered escutcheon plate engraved L Caillade. The casing would be a nice restoration project for the handy wood worker. Gabion worked in St. Etienne ca 1850-1880 (Stockel).

Condition: Good. Barrels with oxidized traces of brown and dark patina, showing traces of the Damascus patterning. Mechanically functional, good bores with moderate oxidation and some pitting. Stock with scattered bump, dings and mars

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Gaulois "Squeezer" Pistol Complete in Original Cardbox Box

Lot #443 (Sale Order 158 of 282)

8mm caliber, 1.5" barrel, S/N 21267. The gaulois is one of the most recognizable of the "squeezer" oddity pistols. Manufactures by "Amres et Cycles." Present example has an etched frame, blued barrel, and a red and black gutta-percha grip. Contained in a very rare original cardboard box with original cardboard label showing a Gaulois in a gentleman's hand. Includes empty box of cartridge box.

Condition: Good condition with some original finish on barrel, frame with wear and some staining. Squeezer bar with very minor pitting on right side and original case colors on left. Action requires some adjustment. Box is tender with some open corners, but label still retains some vibrant color.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Long Napoleonic Period French Flintlock Silver Mounted Holster Pistol by Ducenne Frere

Lot #444 (Sale Order 159 of 282)

.69 caliber, 12.8" barrel, no S/N. Large pistol with convex lock, engraved with roller-bearing frizzen engraved en suite. Top jaw and screw engraved en suite. Long barrel of Spanish form with cannon muzzle and silver foresight. Breech cast and chased with foliage in a 5.75" panel. Full silver mounts comprising triggerguard, spurred buttcap thumb piece, and ramrod pipes cast and chased in relief with trophies of arms. Figured walnut full stock with silver wire decoration.

Condition: Steel is mostly smooth metal with no appreciable pitting. Mounts are worn with trigger guard appearing to have been replaced. Stock shows considerable wear with losses to silver wire decoration. Some minor plastic wood repair around butt, steel ramrod not original. Action is crisp, bore is fair. An above average example of this show-type made specifically for the Ottoman market.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Pair of Double-Barrel Percussion Pistols by Parkinson of Dublin

Lot #445 (Sale Order 160 of 282)

17 bore (.65 caliber), 6.5" barrels, S/N 658 & 659. Damascus patterned browned barrels, bright locks, blued iron furniture, walnut stocks with checkered lobed grips. Double triggers, back action percussion locks with three-click tumblers and sea serpent motif engraved hammers. Locks engraved with tight foliate scrolls and PARKINSON. Iron mountings engraved en suite. Barrel ribs engraved PARKINSON DUBLIN. Include what appear to be the original iron-tipped wood ramrods. John Parkinson worked in Dublin ca 1824-1846 (Stockel).

Condition: Very good. Barrels with some traces of brown and Damascus patterning. Locks cleaned to bright, furniture a duller gray with traces of blue in protected areas. Markings legible, engraving crisp. Mechanically functional, rusted bores, stocks crisp with fine checkering and some light handling marks. Barrel wedge tenon on #659 is detached and needs to be re-welded, with barrel held in place by breech hooks and ramrod in pipes.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Cased Mariette Brevette Percussion Pepperbox

Lot #446 (Sale Order 161 of 282)

.36 caliber, 2.875" 6-shot screw-off barrel cluster, no S/N. Bright finish, smooth ebony grips. Ring trigger, double action, under hammer pepperbox. Damascus pattern barrels, French proof marks, barrels and breech faces numbered 1-6. Front strap stamped in two lines: MARIETTE / BREVETTE. Frame engraved with simple foliate patterns. Pepperbox contained in a period case with French fitted maroon interior that contains a copper flask, combination bullet mold and barrel removal tool, and a paper percussion cap container.

Condition: Very good. Barrels with visible Damascus patterning, markings and engraving crisp and legible. Metal with a dull pewter patina and some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, good bores with scattered oxidation and light pitting. Grips very good with some scattered bumps and dings. Casing very good with external scuffs and scrapes, interior with some minor fading and wear. Accessories very good to fine. Flask with an untouched patina and scattered dents, mold with much of its blue, cap container with wear and a bright, clear label.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Scarce and Highly Desireable Kufahl Dreyse Six-Shot Needle-Fire Revolver

Lot #447 (Sale Order 162 of 282)

.35 caliber, 3.875" barrel, S/N 5215. Bright finish, checkered walnut grip. Double action, six-shot needle fire revolver. Barrel marked v DREYSE SOMERDA, lower right frame engraved Cal: 0.35" 12 Gran, Pulv. Mismatched cylinder serial numbered 3947. Features sparse engraving on frame and triggerguard. Butt fitted with lanyard ring.

Condition: Polished finish over pitting with visible markings. Needle fire action functions normally. Bore is very good. These needle fire revolvers are particularly desirable as they are the only multi-shot revolver legal to own in German without a license, as well as their great importance to the development of modern firearms.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

Scarce Small Sized Dreyse Model 1883 Double Trigger Officer's Revolver

Lot #448 (Sale Order 163 of 282)

.375" bore (.380 revolver), 3.375" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 286. Blued finish, checkered walnut grips. Unmarked other than the serial number on all numbers parts, either the full number or last two digits, including the grips, two {crown/V} inspection marks on the topstrap and top of the barrel and the script word Patent on the M83 Dreyse patent ejector rod system. Double action, double trigger, 6-shot revolver. A scarce variant of the M83 Dreyse revolver produced in a reduced size and reduced caliber for private sale, typically to officers. This version includes the rarely encounter patent ejector rod and sliding safely on the top rear of the grip frame. A similar double-trigger reduced size M83 revolver is pictured on page 166 of Der Reichsrevolver und seine Varianten by Heinrich E. Harder. It has the same features and is noted by the author to be 26% smaller than a standard example.

Condition: Fine. Retains some strong bright blue, with the balance flaked and worn. Markings clear, mechanically functional, fine bore. Grips fine and crisp with some light handling marks.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

** Novo Pocket Revolver in a Coin Case

Lot #449 (Sale Order 164 of 282)

6.35mm caliber, 1.125" barrel, no S/N. Blued and color case hardened finish, white metal folding grip. Unmarked except for CAL. 6.35 marking on lower left of frame and 00 assembly marks on cylinder and frame. Folding trigger, 5-shot cylinder, double action mechanism. Includes leather coin purse.

**Requires C&R or FFL

Condition: Fine. Retains some nice blue on the barrel and cylinder and much of the vibrant case color on the frame. Mechanically functional, good bore, grip with crisp cast patterns.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Scarce and Desirable Delvigne Single-Shot Percussion Oddity Pistol

Lot #450 (Sale Order 165 of 282)

.32 caliber, 3.25" barrel, no S/N. One of the more recognizable and popular 19th century oddities are the Delvigne so-called "cat and rat" gutta-percha stocked pistols. The present example has a gutta-percha stock cast in two pieces featuring a hunting dog in foliage. The hammer is formed as a fantastic lizard, the trigger being the tail. Round barrel with sighting rib marked "INVON DELVIGNE a PARIS."

Condition: Barrel is gray metal with clear markings. Lizard hammer with clearly defined scales and feet. Gutta-percha grip is in good condition with a repaired crack to left panel through the dog's head. Action functions properly. Rifled bore is good.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

Mauser C78 "Zig Zag" Pocket Revolver

Lot #451 (Sale Order 166 of 282)

7.6mm caliber, 3.675" barrel, S/N 885. Blued finish, color casehardened hammer and extractor lever, embossed molded hard rubber grips with foliate themes. Matching serial numbers throughout, including grips, which are scratch numbered 85. Single action, 6-shot metallic cartridge revolver. Barrel rib marked: GEBR MAUSER & Cie OBERNDORF A/N WURTTEMBURG 1878. The first handgun design to be produced by Peter Paul Mauser, these interesting tip-up, simultaneous extraction revolvers competed in the 1879 German military handgun trials, but were rejected for being too complex to machine and manufacture. They were somewhat successful in the commercial market and are extremely desirable collectable arms today.

Condition: Very good. Retains some of the blued finish which has dulled and faded, showing some scattered surface oxidation and freckling. Case hardened parts with a dull, mottled gray patina. Clear markings, mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling and some lightly scattered pitting. Grips about fine with some light handling marks and a tiny chip out of the upper edge of the left grip.

EST $ 2500 - 5000

Extremely Rare and Fine Unconverted Model 1873 Saxon Army Revolver ca. 1874

Lot #452 (Sale Order 167 of 282)

11mm rimfire caliber, 5.5" barrel, S/N 8088. Numbers match. Backstrap and grips numbered "1888;" regimental markings "C44."

Condition: Frame, cylinder, and barrel retain much of their original tobacco-brown color with grips showing very little original finish along with some markings from military storage. Bore rates fair. Hammer cocks well, but cylinder does not revolve. Despite condition, this piece is nevertheless an extraordinary military revolver and presents a rare opportunity for collectors of European arms.

EST $ 2500 - 3500

A Good Pair of German Percussion Dueling Pistols by L.Kolb, Berlin, Ca. 1840

Lot #453 (Sale Order 168 of 282)

.50 caliber, 8" barrels, no S/N. Of excellent quality with multi-groove Damascus barrel with gold bands at muzzle and breech. Patridge front sight with adjustable rear sight. Breeches and barrel tangs engraved with scrolls and shell design. Front action bolted locks with border engraving and spray of leaves signed "L. KOLB." Hammer is engraved en suite with hammer blow-out plugs. Spurred triggerguards engraved with trumpet and leaves with acorn finials. Steel butt caps engraved and finely figured walnut full stocks with horn forend tips finely checkered at wrist. Set triggers. Silver thumb pieces have a noble coat of arms with shield and feathered helmet. Likely identifiable.

Condition: Barrels are in good condition with most gold remaining and considerable remaining Damascus striping now fading. Locks are crisp with some fading. Gray case-hardening. Both hammers show a repaired through-crack and were blued at the time of repair. Steel mounts in good condition throughout. Figured stocks rate excellent with ramrods appearing o be original. Action of pistol #2 requires attention as it does not cock properly. Multi-groove rifled bores are in good condition. riggers function properly. With the exception of the aforementioned hammer repairs, this is an excellent pair of German dueling pistols.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Pair of German Percussion Pistols by Jung & Son of Suhl

Lot #454 (Sale Order 169 of 282)

.48 caliber, 9" wedge retained hooked breech barrels, no S/N. Browned barrels, color case hardened locks and breeches, figured hardwood stocks with checkered grips, German silver buttcaps. High quality smoothbore percussion pistols with hammer block lock safeties, floral engraved locks, hammers and triggerguards. Butt caps engraved with floral patterns and v. Einem. Barrels marked F. IUNG u SOHNE in SUHL in silver. Pistols includes horn tipped wood ramrods with wipers and ball pullers at the end. A lovely pair of mid-19th century Prussian pistols. F. Jung worked in Suhl circa 1830-1850 (Stockel).

Condition: Fine. Both retain most of the browned finish on the barrels and some vivid color on the locks and hammers. Markings clear, although the silver barrel mark on one gun is weak due to light cleaning. All other markings and engraving remain crisp. Mechanically functional, very good smooth bores with scattered with pitting and moderate oxidation. Stocks with light handling marks, otherwise crisp.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Pair German of Flintlock Pistols by H. Sturm of Suhl

Lot #455 (Sale Order 170 of 282)

.52 caliber, 7.4375" slightly swamped octagonal-to-round with baluster turned rings at the transition, no S/N. Blued finish, brass mountings, hardwood stocks with checkered grips. Single-shot flintlock pistols in original flint with bridled and fenced rounded waterproof pans and roller frizzens. Flat beveled swan neck cocks, adjustable triggers. Horn tipped stocks, wood ramrods with horn tips, brass blade front sights. Heinrich Sturm worked in Suhl circa 1815-1850 (Stockel).

Condition: Fine. Retains much of the blue with thinning and loss, bright locks, clear markings. Mechanically functional, bores are fine with deep rifling and scattered light pitting. Stocks with scattered bumps, dings and handling marks.

EST $ 2500 - 4000

Double Action Ring Trigger Underhammer Over & Under Percussion Pistol

Lot #456 (Sale Order 171 of 282)

.46 caliber, 2.75" twist-off round barrels, no S/N. Damascus patterned browned barrels, color case hardened frame, varnished walnut grips. Unmarked other than mating marks "1" and "2" to mate the barrels to the frame in the correct positions. No visible proof marks. Frame engraved with simple foliate scroll patterns. An interesting underhammer pistol worthy of additional research.

Condition: Very good. Retains nice patterning on the barrel with a smoothly oxidized brown patina. Frame with a smoky pewter patina. Engraving remains sharp and clear. Mechanically functional, good bore with evenly distributed oxidation and pitting. Grip with moderate wear, retaining some varnish and showing scattered bumps, dings and mars.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

Pair of French Flintlock Pistols by Antoine Dumarest

Lot #457 (Sale Order 172 of 282)

.52 caliber, 6.25" octagonal-to-round swamped pinned barrels with baluster turned rings at the transition, no S/N. Browned barrels with gilt decorations, including fluer-de-lis, foliate patterns and striped banding, polished steel mounts, wood stocks. Locks in original flint with rounded, bridled and fenced iron pans, engraved Antoine / Dumarest under pans. Stocks with raised carved moldings around locks and counterpane, triggerguard and grip strap. A raised carved floral pattern is present at the wrist, below the apron around the tang. German sliver thumbplates are in place without adornment or engraving. Void of ramrods. Antoine Dumarest was part of a family of gunsmiths working in St. Etienne (France) during the mid-18th century.

Condition: Fine. Retains much of the brown and gold gilt on the barrels, markings clear, locks and furniture polished to bright. Mechanically functional, although one lock tends to allow the mainspring to slip off the tumbler, locking the action up and should be handled carefully. Bores fair, moderately oxidized and pitted. Stocks with moderate handling marks and dings, with some minor chipping around the mounts and pins.

EST $ 2000 - 3500

Chicago Firearms Company "Protector" Palm Pistol

Lot #458 (Sale Order 173 of 282)

.32RF Short caliber, 1.75" barrel, S/N 10820. Nickel finish, hard rubber palm and grip pads. 7-shot, squeeze cocking and firing palm pistol. All serial numbers match. Standard markings, frame and barrel with some light foliate engraving. A neat piece of firearms curiosa from the last decade of the 19th century.

Condition: Very good. Retains much of the nickel finish with some flaking and loss due to handling and wear. Metal frame and with some impact marks and wear to checkering on the side plate. Hard rubber pads with some age discoloration and moderate wear to the checkering. Mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling and moderate oxidation.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Gaulois No 1 Squeeze Pocket Pistol

Lot #459 (Sale Order 174 of 282)

8mm caliber, 2" barrel, S/N 22653. Blued and color case hardened finish, hard rubber palm pad. Five-shot, squeeze cocking and firing palm pistol with three-position safety lever on left of frame. A neat piece of 19th century firearms curiosa. Standard markings, contained in an old two-piece cigar or cigarette case.

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue and some case colors. Crisp markings, mechanically functional, fine bore is mostly bright with crisp rifling. Hard rubber palm pad fine with some handling mars and crisp checkering.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Rare Unmarked Delhaxie Pinfire "Brass Knuckle" Knife Pistol

Lot #460 (Sale Order 175 of 282)

7mm caliber, 1.5" cylinder (barrels), no S/N. Steel cylinder, gunmetal frame and knuckles, steel knife blade. Double-action, 6-shot "fist pistol" with pivoting trigger locking safety, 2.5" folding knife blade and removable cartridge extractor in base of grip. A scarce piece of firearms curiosa from the last half of the 19th century and a wonderful example of these curious combination self-protection weapons.

Condition: Very good. Metal polished to bright in the European fashion. Mechanically functional, good bores (chambers) with oxidation and pitting. Frame with minor scuffs and surface mars.

EST $ 2000 - 3500

Percussion Folding Knife Pistol

Lot #461 (Sale Order 176 of 282)

.35 caliber, 3.375" twist-off round barrel with cannon muzzle, no S/N. Bright finish, bone grip scales. Combination percussion knife pistol with 4.75" single edged, semi-clip point blade marked Vitry Ront. Arqu. a Cogent. Under hammer firing system cocked manually and hammer held in place by opening and closing the knife blade. Opening the blade fires the pistol. An interesting piece of mid-19th century firearms curiosa.

Condition: Very good. Polished metal with scattered surface oxidation and discoloration. Mechanically functional action, very good blade, fair bore with moderate oxidation and some pitting. Percussion cone battered. Grip scales with wear and some cracking at the rear around the pins.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Double-Barrel Percussion Knife Pistol

Lot #462 (Sale Order 177 of 282)

.450 bore diameter on each barrel, 5.5" round barrel length with smooth bore, no S/N. There are no maker's marks nor any marks on any of the surfaces. The blade measures 5.25" to a spear point. Cork-style triggers are released when the hammers are cocked. Stag scales.

Condition: Very good overall condition with all metal surfaces in the bright. Stag stocks are possibly old replacements. Bores have surface oxidation. Mechanically functional.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Austrian Model 1849 Imperial Navy Percussion Revolver

Lot #463 (Sale Order 178 of 282)

.36 caliber, 5.3125" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 220. Blued finish and color case hardened finish, figured walnut grip. Single action, 6-shot percussion revolver produced for the Austrian Navy ca 1849-1854, based upon Colt's Dragoon revolver, of which it is a licensed copy. Left side of frame engraved PATENT 1849, right side engraved in two lines: KK PRV MASCH: FABR / INNSBRUK. Revolver decorated with simple foliate scrolls on the rear of the frame and with engraved patterns through the round cylinder stop slots. Matching assembly mark "4" throughout.

Condition: Very good. Retains some of the blued finish on the barrel and cylinder with traces of case color on the frame. Markings and engraving remains crisp and clear. Metal with some scattered pinpricking and some cleaned pitting near the muzzle on the right hand side of the barrel, along with some surface roughness on the cylinder. Mechanically functional, but needs work as the timing and lock up are imperfect and the cylinder does not lock into place at full cock. No half cock present. Grip with scattered bumps and dings.

EST $ 2500 - 4000

A Pipe-Cased Belgian Centerfire Revolver Presented by Victor Emmauel, of Italy, to Pietro Mariotti

Lot #464 (Sale Order 179 of 282)

A Pipe-Cased Belgian Centerfire Revolver Presented by Victor Emmauel, King of Italy, to Pietro Mariotti, November 1873 in Rome

7.65 caliber, 5.75" barrel, S/N 1440. This royal presentation revolver by N.J. Dessard features an unusual ribbed hexagonal barrel and ribbed frame is sparsely but finely engraved. Engraved throughout with scrolls, shells, and flowers. Folding trigger. Backstrap engraved with flowers and shells. Checkered walnut bagpipe grips. Break-action similar to Schofield type. Includes Morocco leather pipe case with purple velvet and silver lining.

Royal presentation revolvers are always desirable and this piece is no exception. Further research will only enhance the desirability and value of this unusual revolver.

Condition: Barrel and cylinder retain nearly all their original bright blue finish with excellent markings and engravings. French gray frame with no pitting. Bore is excellent and action functions flawlessly. Case shows only very minor wear and is in excellent condition for its age.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

Scarce and Desireable Chamelot Delvigne Single-Shot Percussion Pistol

Lot #465 (Sale Order 180 of 282)

.40 caliber, 3.43" barrel, no S/N. One of the most identifiable and interesting oddity pistols is the chamelot delvigne with the octagonal barrel. Fine scrolls on barrel and frame. Finely checkered ebony panels.

Condition: Barrel retains considerable original blue finish with some staining. French gray metal frame with some staining and crisp engraving. Loading arm with good engraving and considerable original blue finish. Checkered grips are fine with little or no wear. Some minor rusting to sides of frame, mostly at butt. Action is crisp and cocks properly. Multi-groove rifled barrel rates fine.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

Engraved English Cartridge Revolver by Jefferies

Lot #466 (Sale Order 181 of 282)

.450 CF caliber, 4.675" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, checkered walnut grips. Double action, 6-shot, top break, simultaneous extraction cartridge revolver with lanyard ring in butt. Birmingham proof marks, frame with engraved tight floral banknote-style scrolled highlights, backstrap and triggerguard engraved en-suite. Top strap engraved in four lines: LINCOLN JEFFEREIS / 31 WHITTALL ST / BIRMINGHAM / GOLD PRIZE LONDON 1870. Lincoln Jefferies worked in Birmingham circa 1873-1900 (Bailey) and was at the 31 Whittall Street address circa 1873-1888.

Condition: Fine. Retains much of the blue with loss due to thinning, fading, flaking and wear. Markings and engraving remain clear. Mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling and scattered light pitting. Grips with scattered bumps and dings, showing light to moderate wear.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

Massive Superposed Barrel Double-Lock Percussion Pistol by LePage Moutier

Lot #467 (Sale Order 182 of 282)

.69 caliber, 7" barrel, no S/N. 13.5" overall. Brown Damascus barrel signed in full on top and signed on bottom "LEOPOLD BERNARD." Further marked "[crown]/LP [star]," indicating manufacture by Bernard, the most prolific barrel maker of the 19th century. Breech finished in French gray, lightly engraved with foliage. Bolted back-action locks and hammers lightly en graved with foliage en suite. Locks of French gray finish as are the engraved cock screws. Butt of finely figured Grenoble walnut with engraved steel buttcap. Mechanism is highly sophisticated, with a single trigger operating both hammers in the manner of Manton.

Condition: Original brown barrel finish shows significant fading with metal parts showing some staining and light pitting but retaining much of the original French gray finish. Both nipples retain some original finish. Pistol is missing one ramrod pipe; ramrod a possible association. A piece of the highest quality throughout.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

Good Pair of English Brass-barreled Turn-off Boxlock Flintlock Pistols by Bunney (1766-1825)

Lot #468 (Sale Order 183 of 282)

.56 caliber, 5.5" barrels, no S/N. 12.5" overall. A fine pair of late 18th century turn-off pistols. Four-stage barrels with cannon muzzles. Brass frames engraved with foliage signed in a reserve "BUNNEY" on left and "LONDON" on right. Boxlock flintlocks with double-neck cocks. Steel trigger guards engraved with a flower. One pistol numbered "1." Walnut butts profusely inlaid throughout with delicate silver wire forming scrolls and tendrils. London arms maker proofs. Vacant silver thumb pieces.

Condition: Brass has a honey colored patination, small parts on both pieces appear original. Triggerguards with some wear and staining. Walnut butt on second pistol was cracked through and repaired, causing losses to silver wire inlay. Pistol #1 retains nearly all of its wire inlay with only minor marks. A most attractive and desirable pair.

EST $ 2500 - 3500

A Napoleonic British Land Service Flintlock Pistol

Lot #469 (Sale Order 184 of 282)

.65 caliber, 9" barrel. A standard configuration with lock stamped {crown} over G.R. Barrel with military proofs. Brass furniture which has been decorated with late 17th century-style engraving at a later date.

Condition: Barrel is smooth polished metal. Lock is polished bright. All small parts are original. Walnut stock with military marks. In good condition with the usual storage dings. Ramrod is possibly the original. Brass furniture with crisp later engraving. Bore is like new. Action is excellent.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Scarce Colleye Three-Shot Vertical Harmonica Pistol

Lot #470 (Sale Order 185 of 282)

.32 caliber, 3.25" octagonal barrel, S/N 32. One of the more desirable oddity pistols, the Colleye has a blued barrel with frame showing sprays of leaves. Top of harmonica engraved en suite with the frame. Liege proofed. Backstrap engraved throughout its length. Further stamped "H. Colleye Brevette." Ring trigger with ebony grip panels.

Condition: Some original finish remaining with considerable pitting and erosion on several flats, most evident on right side. Frame is good with some staining and minor pitting. Harmonica has some staining. Backstrap in good condition with some significant pitting on front of backstrap, affecting the maker's name. Ring trigger shows some pitting. Grips are good with a repaired crack though left grip panel. Action is functional with a fair bore.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

An Unusual Pair of French Deuling Pistols by Labbe a Niort

Lot #471 (Sale Order 186 of 282)

.45 caliber, 8.25" barrels, no S/N. Plain octagonal barrels with patridge foresight. Breech tangs engraved with vines. Sparsely engraved back action locks inlaid in gold "LABBE ERQUER A NIORT." Stylized dolphin-type hammers with engraving en suite with locks. Engraved steel sideplate and spurred triggerguards with urn-type finials. Ivory butts with steel buttcaps. Highly figured walnut stocks checkered at wrist with shell design at forend.

Condition: Barrels have considerable traces of what appears to be original brown finish. Steel parts patinated, but no real pitting. Gold inlay is in good condition. Stocks are in good condition with crisp checkering and only minor marks. Ivory buttcap on one pistol severely chipped around steel buttcap. Actions are crisp. Bores with rifled barrels rate fair.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Rare and Unusual Transitional Percussion Revolver by J. Herman in Liege

Lot #472 (Sale Order 187 of 282)

.40 caliber 6.75" barrel, no S/N. A most unusual transitional revolver patented by J. J. Hermann in Liege, Belgium. Octagonal barrel with front and rear sight. Barrel lug fixed with unusual ratcheting-type loading lever. Cylinder is engraved with checkerboard reserves and shows Liege proofs. Ring trigger with Mariette type hammer. Frame engraved en suite with cylinder, backstrap with line engraving. Steel buttcap engraved with lanyard ring. Varnished figured walnut grip scales and unusual ratcheting loading lever.

Condition: Metal has been polished with old varnish finish. Details of engraving still sharp. Grips with nearly all of a later varnish finish remaining. Action is crisp. Smooth bore is fair.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Scarce Colette Gravity Feed Pistol

Lot #473 (Sale Order 188 of 282)

.40 caliber, 9.25" barrel, S/N 726. A good example of this popular oddity repeating pistol. Octagonal barrel with topstrap for feeding. Frame sparsely engraved with foliage, spurred trigger guard engraved en suite. Fluted and carved walnut butt with steel "skullcrusher" buttcap.

Condition: Strong traces of original finish remains under minor staining, topstrap in similar condition. French gray frame slightly stained. Walnut grip in good condition with traces of original varnish. Action is good and crisp. Rifled barrel is fair. A good example of this scarce and popular early repeating pistol

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Engraved Type III Perrin Knife Revolver

Lot #474 (Sale Order 189 of 282)

9mm Perrin caliber, 3.375" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 1939. Bright finish, varnished wood grips. Double action, folding trigger, 6-shot pocket revolver with removable 6.5" knife blade barrel shroud. Frame marked E PERRIN / & Cie BTE. Matching serial numbers on barrel and cylinder. 2nd type Perrin loading gate that opens upward to the rear, 3rd type frame with topstrap. Frame with simple foliate scroll engraving, knife blade engraved en suite. A lovely mid-19th century combination knife-pistol.

Condition: Very good. Metal with a dull pewter patina showing scattered surface oxidation and discoloration. Markings and engraving mostly clear. Mechanically functional, good bore with scattered oxidation and some light pitting. Grips with some wear, retaining much of their varnish and showing scattered handling marks and mars.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Pair of H. Nock Marked Percussion Pistols

Lot #475 (Sale Order 190 of 282)

.60 caliber, 10" wedge-retained octagonal barrels, no S/N. Damascus patterned brown barrels, case hardened locks, iron furniture, horn forend tips, walnut stocks with checkered grips. Lightly engraved percussion locks with sliding safeties marked H Nock. Hocked breeches with gold bands and clean-outs screws in the bolsters. Barrels marked LONDON on top with Birmingham proofs underneath. With wood ramrods, one missing the brass tip, which have jags and ball pullers at their ends. As Henry Nock died in 1804 and these guns clearly date to the 1830s-40s, they may be the work of James Wilkinson who took over Nock's business.

Condition: Very good. Both pistols retain much of their brown Damascus patterning on the barrels. Markings remain clear. One lock needs attention as it does not alway hold at full cock, otherwise both mechanically functional. Smooth bores about good, with moderate oxidation and some pitting. Stocks with wear, bumps, dings and mars. One pistol with a chip out on the obverse forend and chipping to the horn tip. The other with crack through the lock mortise and bottom of the stock.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

German Single Shot Percussion Target Pistol By J.L. Dotter of Wurzburg

Lot #476 (Sale Order 191 of 282)

.38 caliber, 9" octagonal hooked breech barrel, no S/N. Blued and color case hardened finish, carved hardwood stock. Very high grade single-shot percussion pistol with gold bands at the breech, marked on the top flat in gold J.L. DOTTER IN WURZBURG. Breech, lock and hammer engraved in tight banknote-style foliate scrolls with the triggerguard engraved en suite. Adjustable trigger, fixed rear sight and driftable dovetailed front sight. Figured stock with fluted grip and deeply carved forend tip with foliate sprays. Wrist escutcheon numbered "2" indicating that this was part of a pair. Dotter worked in Wurzburg (Bavaria) ca 1840s (Stockel).

Condition: Fine. Barrel retains most of the blue with some thinning, fading and loss. Gold gilt remains bright. Crisp markings and engraving, mechanically functional, fine bore with crisp rifling and scattered oxidation. Stock with light handling marks.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

German Inside Lock Single Shot Percussion Pistol

Lot #477 (Sale Order 192 of 282)

.48 caliber, 8.25" hook breech, wedge retained octagonal barrel, no S/N. Damascus patterned barrel with gold bands at breech, hardwood stock with checkered grips. High grade single-shot percussion pistol with tight foliate engraving at breech, backstrap and around lock and hammer area, with triggerguard engraved en suite. Bolster with platinum blow out. Lock with rotating safety, adjustable trigger. Backstrap engraved Klawitter / in / Herzburg / Lidbent : fecit. Lower on the backstrap the gun is numbered 2, indicating it was part of a pair. Includes an old wood tipped wooden ramrod the may be a replacement. Several generations of gunmakers worked in Herzburg (Saxony) with the surname Klawitter. This gun is probably the work of Carl Christof (working ca 1820s-1840s) or August Franz (working ca 1840s-1890s). (Stockel)

Condition: Very good. Retains much of the Damascus patterning on the barrel with most of the gilt remaining at the breech and mostly crisp engraving. Mechanically functional, good smooth bore with moderate oxidation and some pitting. Stock with some wear, a long repaired crack through the counterpane, angling up into the barrel channel and scattered bumps and dings.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

** Belgian "Wild West" Twenty-Shot Double-Barrel Revolver

Lot #478 (Sale Order 193 of 282)

6.35mm, 4.625" barrels, no S/N. Nickel finish, checkered wood grips with lanyard ring in butt. Double action, 20-shot revolver with over-and-under barrels, break action with manually activated star extractor. Barrels marked on the left side NICO - WERKE / NIEMEYER & Co KREIENSEN. Belgian proof marks, grip escutcheons marked WILD WEST. These interesting revolvers were produced in Belgium ca 1910 and sold by the German mail order firm of Niemeyer & Co.

**Requires C&R or FFL

Condition: Good, retains most of an old reapplied nickel finish, leaving some of the markings difficult to read. Mechanically functional, good bores with moderate oxidation. Grips with wear, bumps and dings, checkering worn.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Single Shot Needle Fire Pistol by L. Joalland & Cie

Lot #479 (Sale Order 194 of 282)

10mm caliber, 5.25" round barrel, no S/N. Solid cast metal construction with nickel plating. Single-shot needle fire pistol operated by rotating the triggerguard to the right, pulling it back to open the chamber and then pushing it forward to chamber the round and cock the action. Top strap cast with the legend L. Joalland & Cie Bte S.G.D.G. Frame cast with intertwined vines and game scenes. Stockel lists two Joalland's in France, one working in Bourges ca 1845-1855 and one in Le Harve ca 1850-1860.

Condition: Very good. Retains much of the nickel finish with scattered bumps and dings in the metal as well as some plier marks on the barrel. Mechanism is mechanically functional, bore is very good with crisp rifling and scattered oxidation.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Chamelot-Delvigne Pinfire Revolver

Lot #480 (Sale Order 195 of 282)

7mm caliber, 3" octagonal barrel, S/N 3448. Brass frame, barrel and cylinder, carved ebony grips. Double action, folding trigger, 6-shot pinfire revolver. Right side of barrel marked CHAMELOT / INon Bte / DELVIGNE. Engraved frame and cylinder with geometric and foliate themes, grips carved with foliate themes. Counter rotating cylinder with loading gate on left side of frame. Missing ejector rod.

Condition: Very good. Brass with a nice butterscotch patina, with clear markings and engraving. Mechanically functional, very good bore with scattered oxidation. Grips crisp with some handing marks.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Dreyse Model 1835 Single Shot Breechloading Needle Fire Pistol

Lot #481 (Sale Order 196 of 282)

9.5mm caliber, 6.5" rifled barrel, S/N 2018. Browned finish, hardwood stock with grooved grip. Single-shot, breech loading, needle-fire pistol with rotating chamber that loads through the top when the breech lever is lowered. Cocking system is essentially the same as that used on Dreyse's later M1841 rifle. Unmarked other than serial number. Notched rear sight behind chamber, dovetailed front sight blade.

Condition: Very good. Retains some thinning and worn brown, blending to an evenly oxidized brown patina. Mechanically functional, good bore with moderate oxidation and the rifling slightly weak near the muzzle. Stock and grip with scattered bumps and dings.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Austro-Prussian War Presentation Model 1870 Gasser Revolver

Lot #482 (Sale Order 197 of 282)

11.3x36R caliber, 6" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, two-piece smooth walnut grips with lanyard ring in butt. Maker marked A. FRANCOTTE / A LIEGE on the left barrel flat near the frame, with {CROWN}/AF Francotte maker marks on the barrel, frame and cylinder. A small {CROWN}/V mark is also present on the cylinder, possibly a Liege viewer's or controller's mark. The revolver is mounted with a German silver plaque on the right grip which is engraved with a complicated family crest and reads: Diesen Revolver hat General-Feldmarschall Graf v. Wrangle als Kriegsfreiwilliger des Kurassier-Regts. Graf Wrangle (Ostpr.) No. 3 im Feldzuge 1866 geführt und später dem Regiment überwiesen. (General Field Marshall Graf von Wrangle carried this revolver as a volunteer in the 3rd East Prussian Cuirassiers in the 1866 campaign, later transferring to the regiment.)

While the translation implies that Count von Wrangle carried this revolver during the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, it appears more likely that the slightly later vintage revolver was potentially carried during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, which the 3rd East Prussian Cuirassier Regiment was active in. The presentation or remembrance plaque appears period and genuine, but may be the result of the classic "getting the family story wrong." During the Franco-Prussian War the Prussians had yet to adopt handguns for field use other than muzzleloading percussion pistols, and as officers provided their own side arms, a Gasser revolver of the pattern adopted in 1870 by the Austrian military would have been a good choice for a wealthy officer. This Belgian-made Gasser would have been a very advanced handgun on the battlefields of 1870-1871 and it is quite possible that when the plaque was commissioned by a family member some years or even a generation later, they simply got the war reference wrong. A very interesting revolver related to a period of European military history that is not often encountered in the US and worthy of additional research.

Condition: Very good. Retains much of the thinning blue which is turning plum in some areas, with the expose metal oxidizing to plum-brown as well. Markings remain clear, mechanically functional, very good bore with scattered oxidation. Grips very good with some dings and mars. Plaque with some nice age, slightly loose at the top edge.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

French Model 1868 Galand Revolver

Lot #483 (Sale Order 198 of 282)

12mm Galand caliber, 4.875" octagonal barrel, S/N 13517. Nickel finish, checkered hardwood grips with lanyard ring in butt. Marked GALAND/PAIRS in an oval cartouche on the left barrel flat at the frame junction, otherwise unmarked except for the serial number on lower left of frame and a Liege proof mark on cylinder. Frame, cylinder and action lever all engraved with loose foliate scrolls.

Condition: Very good as refinished. Retains most of a later nickel finish with some wear and loss, particularly a thumb-sized patch of flaked loss on the top of the barrel. Some scattered surface oxidation is present, mostly on the backstrap. Markings slightly obscured by the polishing and refinishing process. Mechanically functional, very good bore with some oxidation and lightly scattered pitting. Grips very good with crisp checkering.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Thomas Patent Revolver

Lot #484 (Sale Order 199 of 282)

.450CF caliber, 5" barrel, S/N 87. Blued and color case hardened finish, checkered one-piece walnut grip. Double action, 5-shot revolver built on John Thomas' 1869 patent for a breech loading revolver with simultaneous extraction activated by pivoting the barrel and pulling it forward. Left side of frame engraved THOMAS' PATENT No779 over No 87. Top strap is retailer engraved JOHN HANSON, LINCOLN. Includes Tipping and Lawden hammer safety thumbscrew on left of frame. London proof marks, barleycorn front sight, rear sight notch in rear of frame, lanyard ring in butt.

Condition: Very good. Retains much of the vivid case coloring on the barrel and cylinder with some blue remaining on the frame, much of which has flaked or worn. Markings remain clear and crisp. Mechanically functional, fine bore, fine grip with sharp checkering and some scattered dings.

EST $ 2500 - 4000

Spanish Pinfire Revolver With Folding Bayonet

Lot #485 (Sale Order 200 of 282)

11mm caliber, 6" barrel, S/N 20. Blued finish with inlaid gold floral decorative patterns, checkered saw-handled wood grips. Folding trigger, double action, 6-shot pinfire revolver with fluted cylinder and 5" folding bayonet under barrel. Top of barrel marked: FA FO ARRATE EIBAR. Numbered 20 on most major parts.

Condition: Very good. Retains some of the blue finish which is thinning and fading with the gold leaf dulling. Clear markings, needs mechanical attention, as the action does not always functional correctly and the timing and indexing are off. Very good bore with some oxidation, crisp grips with some handling marks.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Dreyse & Collenbusch Single Shot Needle Fire Pistol

Lot #486 (Sale Order 201 of 282)

14.5mm caliber, 7.875" slightly swamped barrel (5.75" to breech face), S/N 367. Blued finish, checkered hardwood grip, smooth forend. Matching numbers on tang and side of barrel. Breech marked with the {Prussian eagle} over DC for Dreyse & Collenbusch. Cocking lever on right side of barrel, safety behind trigger, spur on rear of triggerguard. Blade front sight. These early muzzleloading needle fire pistols were some of the first of the Dryese firearms to come to market, before his more successful bolt action needle rifles. A scarce example of an early needle-fire handgun.

Condition: Very good. Retains some nice thinning blue on the barrel, with the balance turning plum. Markings remain clear. Needs mechanical attention. Cocking system remains functional, but trigger does not release the cocked mechanism. Smooth bore is moderately oxidized. Stock with a 1" hairline crack behind the action on the obverse. Otherwise showing scattered bumps, dings and mars.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

Engraved German Pinfire Revolver by Schwartz & Felz

Lot #487 (Sale Order 202 of 282)

9mm Pinfire caliber, 4.75" barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, checkered carved two-piece saw-handle hardwood grips. Double action, 6-shot revolver. Top of barrel engraved Schwartz & Felz in a silver plaque, cylinder and frame decorated flowing foliate patterns in silver as well. Tall front sight, rear sight groove in hammer nose. Ejector rod, lanyard ring in butt. Grips with raised carved foliate patterns at base and grip frame junction.

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish with the silver tarnishing and darkening. Mechanically functional, fine bore with some oxidation in the grooves. Grips fine with crisp carving and checkering.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Cased Set of German Percussion Single Shot Pistols by Pfeuffer

Lot #488 (Sale Order 203 of 282)

.45 caliber, 7.375" slightly swamped octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned and color case hardened finish, iron furniture, hardwood stock with checkered grip. Single percussion pistols with microgroove rifling, lightly engraved locks, hammers and breech tangs. Barrels marked in silver on the top flat PFEUFFER IN STUTGART. Horn-tipped wood ramrods. Pfeuffer worked in Stuttgart ca 1820-1835. Pistols are contained in period French fitted case lined in burgundy velvet with a complete array of accessories including a compartmentalized powder flask, bullet mold, cleaning and loading rod and cleaning accessories.

Condition: Very good. Barrels and locks with traces of finish and a mostly dull smoky gray and brown patina. Markings and engraving remain clear. Mechanically functional, very good bores with crisp rifling, scattered oxidation and some light pitting. Stocks with scattered bumps and dings. Case with wear, most of the lining faded to a dull reddish brown, accessories all good to very good with the turnscrew a modern replacement.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Small English Flint Boxlock Pistol By Simons of London

Lot #489 (Sale Order 204 of 282)

.30 caliber, 1.25" twist-off barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, checkered walnut grip. Folding trigger, sliding pan locking safety. Frame engraved with panoplies of arms and geometric patterns, marked LONDON on the obverse and SIMMONS on the reverse. Private Tower proof marks under the barrel and frame.

Condition: Very good. Retains some nice blue on the barrels with loss from fading and flaking. Clear, crisp engraving and markings, mechanically functional, very good smooth bore with some pitting. Grip checkering remains crisp with some marks and mars and a .6" chip out of the bottom.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

Austrian Model 1870 Gasser Revolver

Lot #490 (Sale Order 205 of 282)

11.3x36R caliber, 7.25" barrel, S/N 95753. Nickel finish, checkered wood bag-shaped grips with lanyard ring in butt. Double action, 6-shot revolver with barrel mounted ejector rod and hinged loading gate. Matching numbers on barrel, frame and cylinder. Left of barrel marked at frame L. GASSER / PATENT / WIEN.

Condition: Fine. Retains most of what appears to be the original nickel finish, with clear markings. Mechanically functional, fine bore with crisp rifling, grips with clear checkering and light wear.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

Brass Frame English Tap Action Flintlock Pistol by T. Perrins

Lot #491 (Sale Order 206 of 282)

.42 caliber, 2.125" barrels, no S/N. Brass frame, blued barrels, smooth walnut grip. Tap action, over-and-under two-barreled boxlock flint pistol with folding trigger and sliding pan locking safety. Frame with post-1813 Birmingham proofs, barrels numbered 1 and 2 to mate with the frame. Engraved brass frame with panoplies of arms and T. PERRINS on the reverse. Thomas Perrins worked at 80 Peascod Street, Windsor ca 1843-1851 and then as Thomas Perrins & Son ca 1852-1863. (Blackmore)

Condition: Very good. Brass with a medium golden patina and crisp engraving, barrels with a dull smoky patina and scattered discoloration and oxidation. Mechanically functional, good smooth bores with scattered oxidation and some pitting. Grip with some bumps and dings.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

A Scarce Medium Sized Devisme Cartridge Revolver ca 1875

Lot #492 (Sale Order 207 of 282)

9mm caliber, 4.5" barrel, S/N 477. Barrel engraved Devisme a Paris. Frame stamped Devisme BTE. Figured flat checkered walnut grip panels.

Condition: Barrel retains considerable original blue finish. Cylinder retains traces of original blue finish changing to brown. Frame has traces of original blue, backstap and triggerguard is mostly brown. Bore is fair. Grips with over varnish. Mechanism functions, but does not lock up tight.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

A Scarce Devisme Cartridge Revolver ca 1875

Lot #493 (Sale Order 208 of 282)

11mm caliber, 6" barrel, S/N 406. A scarce and interesting late 19th century revolver that Devisme designed that features drop-down barrel and easy loading. Brown barrel is beautifully engraved Devisme A Paris. Cylinder with Liege proofs. Revolver has no engraving other than the barrel address. Figured checkered walnut grip panels with lanyard ring on butt. Frame is stamped A.F. for August Francotte.

Condition: Steel is mostly cleaned to bright. Grips with crisp checkering and what appears to be considerable original varnish. Bore is excellent, but dirty. Action is crisp and tight as new

EST $ 1000 - 1500

A Fine Cased Set of Ebony Stocked Continental Dueling Pistols with Unusually Fine Accessories

Lot #494 (Sale Order 209 of 282)

.60 caliber, 6.125" barrels. Pistols with fine Damascus barrels, blued fore sight. Case hardened breeches inlaid in gold 1 and 2. Engraved case hardened hammers. Back action locks deeply engraved with scrolls. Triggerguards engraved en suite. Case hardened steel buttcaps. Fluted ebony half-stocks. Pistols are cased in a very unusual French fitted case with wooden bottom and green velvet-lined lid. Accessories composed of mallet, wooden cap box in barrel form, engraved bullet mold, and various other accessories including a most unusual wooden powder flask with brass nozzle and ivory finial.

Condition: Barrels rate excellent with all the Damascus un-worn. Case hardening on breeches and hammers as well as buttcaps. Steel parts are extremely crisp. Actions are excellent. Bores are excellent. Accessories including unique flask rates excellent. An all original nipple wrench possibly a period replacement, but fits perfectly. Interior rates excellent, set includes original keys. Beautiful burlwood case with gadroon border and only minor lifting to veneer on one corner. A very attractive set.

EST $ 3000 - 5000

Rare and Very Fine Gilt Frame Cased Dumonthier Percussion Knife Pistol

Lot #495 (Sale Order 210 of 282)

8.25" spear point blade with etched panels of horses, floral designs, and marked on the blade Dumonthier, Brevetre. Fully gilded fluted metal grips with gilt hammers. Pistol is cased its original, beautiful rosewood case with original leather scabbard, gilt tip and throat and gilt mold. Case with red velvet lining. The blade itself exhibits its original bright European polish.

Condition: Excellent throughout with only very minor age wear to blade, barrels and gilding. An outstanding set.

EST $ 3000 - 6500

Unusual Pair of Consecutive Numbered Etched and Engraved Lefaucheaux Model 1854 Revolvers

Lot #496 (Sale Order 211 of 282)

11mm caliber, 6.25" barrels, S/Ns 8530, 8531. Octagonal-to-round barrels engraved at breech with flourishes and scrolls with additional scroll engraving at muzzle. Address deeply etched "Lefaucheaux a Paris." Cylinder engraved en suite. Frame with sparse engraving. Recoil shield elaborately engraved with scrolls on a punched background. Backstrap engraved with scrolls. Frontstrap with some engraving. Buttcap engraved with scrolls and fitted lanyard ring. hammer nozzle is engraved. Varnished ebony grips. The whole cased in what appears to be the original green lined French fitted case with turnscrews, cleaning rod, and oil bottle.

Condition: Condition of revolvers identical. Smooth metal with what appears to be some traces of case hardening on S/N 8531. Some flaking of varnish. Action is excellent, bores are very good. One hinge missing to case. An unusual set of very attractive Lefaucheaux pinfire revolvers.

EST $ 2500 - 5000

Cased Austrian Kriegsmarine (Navy) Model 1849 Officer's Percussion Revolver

Lot #497 (Sale Order 212 of 282)

.36 caliber, 5.5625" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 700. Blued finish and color case hardened finish, figured walnut grip. Single action, 6-shot percussion revolver produced for the Austrian Navy ca1849-1854, based upon Colt's Dragoon revolver, of which it is a licensed copy. Left side of frame engraved F. JESTER, right side engraved: INNSBRUK. Revolver decorated with simple foliate scrolls on the frame, triggerguard, barrel web, loading lever web and cylinder, along with engraved patterns through the round cylinder stop slots. Matching serial number 700 found on the left side of the backstrap under the grip, on the rear web of the barrel, and on the rear face of the cylinder. 1,000 of the M1849 Pattern Austrian Naval Revolvers were produced at the Imperial Machine Works in Innsbruck, Austria circa 1849-1854. Most were produced for general issue with leather holsters, but a limited number were produced for officers with leather covered cases complete with a full array of accoutrements.

Another example of the officer's revolver is known, in the the original leather case with the serial numbers 705, suggesting the officer's revolvers might have been produced during a specific period in a specific serial number range. This example is substantially nicer than the standard issue revolver with more engraving that is of higher quality and with a varnished beech grip. While the leather casing is apparently lost to the ages, an old casing, probably from just after the period of use was constructed to house the gun and its accessories. The lovely folk art style marquetry decorated case has a green baize lined, French fit interior. It contains the correct Austrian military issue brass accessories including the powder flask, cleaning rod, cap container and bullet container. The correct iron accessories include the correct pattern combination cone wrench and screwdriver and the bullet mold.

Condition: Very good. Retains some blue on the barrel, the balance a steel gray patina with scattered surface oxidation, some pitting and minor surface roughness. Markings remain clear as does all of the engraving. Mechanically functional, very good bore with strong 10-groove rifling and scattered light to moderate pitting. Grip with some of the original varnish, showing loss and scattered handling marks. The casing shows some wear and age, some surface cracking to the veneer and some loss to the edge decorations. Exterior with bumps and dings, interior with expected wear, replaced hinges and some fading, loss and damage to the lining. Accessories are all good to very good.

EST $ 3500 - 6000

Good Cased and Unusual Self-Cocking Parlor Pistol by Caron

Lot #498 (Sale Order 213 of 282)

.22 caliber, 7.5" barrel, no S/N. Engraved at breech with a flourish, frame engraved en suite with barrel as is triggerguard. Steel buttcap sparely engraved. Figured fluted walnut butt. Self-cocking percussion mechanism undoubtedly patented by Caron, operated by the tipping down of barrel. The whole cased in its original French-fitted rosewood case with accessories comprising ramrods, associated turnscrew. Blue velvet lined with Caron label and owners initials "C.M." on brass escutcheon.

Condition: Barrel retains strong traces of original blue with frame mostly gray metal showing minor corrosion on left side. Spur triggerguard with minor wear, buttcap with some staining. Figured butt retains much original varnish with one minor hairline crack extending .625" from frame. Action functions perfectly. Bore is fair.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

Cased Samuel Nock Percussion Single-Shot Pistols

Lot #499 (Sale Order 214 of 282)

.640 bore diameter, 5" octagonal barrel. Marked on top of the barrel S. Nock Regent Circus Piccadilly England. Finely banknote-style engraving on the box lock frame. Safeties on the hammers. Swivel ramrods. Blue under rib with swivel ramrod. Nice smooth compartment flask. Rosewood handle tools. Mahogany case with brass locking levers. Label inside case Samuel Nock Gun Maker To His Majesty London.

Condition: Overall this case set is outstanding, retaining much of the original brown twist finish. Most of the case colors on the frames. The rib has most of the high blue finish. The flask has beautiful untouched lacquered patina. Case is excellent. The tools are excellent.

EST $ 3000 - 6000

Cased Set of Converted German Dueling Pistols with Barrels by Jacob Kuchenreuter

Lot #500 (Sale Order 215 of 282)

.48 caliber, 10.5" barrels, no S/N. A nice large cased set of dueling pistols with silver inlaid barrels signed "JACOB JUCJENREUTER" with usual kuchenreuter scrolling and flourishes. Kuchenreuter mark with horse and rider. Convex locks devoid of decoration, hammers molded, but unengraved. Triggerguards of steel with no decoration as are pommel caps. Figured walnut full stocks finely checkered at wrist with ivory tipped ramrods. Green-lined case with numerous accessories including mainspring vice, power dipper, case hardened patch cutter, nipple pick, rods, mallet, and more.

Condition: Pistol #1 has a heavily polished barrel, but with clear inlay and name. Other steel fittings also polished bright. Some original varnish remaining with small split by front ramrod pipe. Missing sight. Pistol #2 has mostly smooth metal with good silver. Metal mountings have a smooth metal finish. Stock with much original varnish, one .75" chip on left side near muzzle. Set triggers sticky, actions function. Bores are fair. One latitudinal split in case along brass escutcheon. Rear of case with a significant chip next to left rear hinge. A showy set of percussion dueling pistols with numerous accessories.

EST $ 3500 - 5000

Scarce Pair of Devisme Cartridge Revolvers in Original Case

Lot #501 (Sale Order 216 of 282)

11mm caliber, 4.75" barrels, S/Ns 25, 52. A fine pair with round barrels marked "DEVIGNE a PARIS." Both pistols with fine shaped and checkered ebony grip panels. Case is original with gilt stamped Devisme address on lid in green velvet lining. 36. Boulevard des Italiens Arquebuser a Paris Accessories include cleaning rod and key.

Condition: Metal is polished over old pitting. Mechanisms work fine. Bores on both pistols are excellent. Grips are in excellent condition on both pistols. A most attractive pair of Devisme revolvers with their interesting tilt-down loading system and camming action to tighten after loading. Casing in good condition with escutcheon and owners initial "B."

EST $ 3000 - 5000

Fine and Unusually Complete Cased Set of Belgian Dueling Pistols by Lassence-Ronge (1842-1859)

Lot #502 (Sale Order 217 of 282)

.50 caliber, 9.62", no S/N. Octagonal barrels of finest Damascus steel with blued reserve outlined in silver. Gold maker's name "LASSENCE RONGE a LIEGE." Silver band at breech, French gray breeches finely engraved. Bolted front action lock finely engraved with breech, hammer engraved en suite with lock. Long steel backstrap finely engraved. Adjustable rear sight. Single steel sideplate finely engraved with spurred triggerguards engraved en suite with other fittings. Steel shaped buttcap with engraved screw. Highly figured walnut half-stocks masterfully carved at forend and fluted at butt. The whole encased in their original mahogany case with green felt lining. Accessories include two ramrod and cleaning jag sets, fine wood mallet, wooden handle powder measure of same wood as stocks, powder ladle, barrel cap box, turnscrew, powder dipper, and very fine bullet molt with integral sprue cutter. Original key also included along with German silver powder flask.

Condition: Condition of both guns exemplary. Retaining nearly all of their splendid Damascus finish, some spotting of french gray on one hammer. Stocks retain nearly all of their high gloss piano varnish. Actions are crisp as new. Bores appear to be mint, possibly unfired. Overall extraordinary and a rare find in a complete set with no replaced accessories.

EST $ 3500 - 5500

Elegant European Wheelock Holster Pistol

Lot #503 (Sale Order 218 of 282)

.56 caliber, 17.37" barrel, no S/N. Of military type with a plain octagonal barrel which appears to be unmarked of Shul type. Lockplate with beveled sides and single-stud wheel. Pan cover appears to be under tension. Dog and dog spring appear to period associations. The top jaw terminated with an Augsburg pine cone. The fruitwood full stock is plain, but of good form. Steel buttcap is original to the gun, the triggerguard with finger rests appears to be an old association, though with an original trigger. Cock is held with two screws and odd steel lanyard ring; possibly a later addition.

Condition: Barrel is mostly smooth with some scattered old pitting . Lock is very good with no pitting and possibly some original polish. Dog and dog spring are pitted and not in same condition as the lock. Stock is in good condition with the exception of a 3" sliver missing from left side. Color is excellent. Stock retains original steel forend cap and steel ramrod pipe. Internals show evidence of prior repair on mainspring with an additional broken chain.

EST $ 2500 - 5000

Good and Unusually Large Dumonthier Double-Barreled Percussion Knife Pistol

Lot #504 (Sale Order 219 of 282)

.34 caliber, 4" barrels, no S/N. A particularly nice example of this type with 14" long spearpoint blade stamped at ricasso "LD." Round Damascus barrels with pronounced twist pattern. Typical Dumonthier quillons consisting of two integral hammers. Grip panels of German silver smooth and unadorned. The butt has been fitted with a diminutive lanyard loop. Includes original steel and leather scabbard.

Condition: Blade is mostly bright with some minor staining towards ricasso. Barrels are in good condition with clear Damascus pattern visible. One small dent to muzzle on left side of barrel. German silver grip panels in good condition with no significant dents or damage. Actions are perfect with proper snapping of folding triggers. Scabbard is in remarkably fine condition with what appears to be most of the original finish to leather and no appreciable wear to steel mounts. Locket appears to retain an original steel ramrod. Bores are fair. One of the most attractive Dumonthier knife pistols encountered by this firm.

EST $ 3000 - 5000

** Fine and Rare Bergmann Simplex Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #505 (Sale Order 220 of 282)

8mm Bergman caliber, 2.375" barrel, S/N 2156. A particularly good example of this well-known, but no less rare early automatic pistol. German "[crown]/U" proof on frame. Includes magazine.

**Requires C&R or FFL

Condition: Retains much of its original finish with some extremely minor erosion mostly on left side of barrel. A few spots on frame. Hammer and trigger retain most of original straw with safety retaining an excellent degree of its original niter blue. Gutta-percha grips rate good condition with some very minor chipping around butt and attachment to frame. Magazine is in excellent condition, with most examples usually missing the magazine. Action is excellent, as is bore.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

Attractive and Unusual Composite Silver-Mounted German Flintlock Sword Pistol

Lot #506 (Sale Order 221 of 282)

.34 caliber, 4" barrel, no S/N. The blade 14" long, silver shell card elaborately cast and chased with trophies of arms. Silver triggerguard cast and chased with a monster head. Silver pommel cast with a grotesque mask. Octagonal-to-round barrel of silver with steel swan-neck hammer and curved steel trigger accompanied by stag grips.

Condition: Blade is smoothly patinated and appears to have lost its temper. Silver is polished overall. Silver has some minor pitting. Action appears to function properly with bore condition unknown. An attractive and showy silver-mounted flintlock sword pistol.

EST $ 2500 - 5000

Very Fine Dumonthier Double-Barrel Percussion Knife Pistol

Lot #507 (Sale Order 222 of 282)

.42 caliber 3.875" barrels, S/N. A truly remarkable example with 12.2" blade, 1.5" wide at forte, stamped "DUMONTIER & MARTIN 194 RUE ST. MARTIN PARIS." Blued round barrels with hammers forming part of quillons. Reeded horn scales.

Condition: Condition is remarkable throughout. Blade retaining what appears to be nearly all of its original bright polish. The barrels retaining much original bright bluing with only minor losses. The hammers and quillon block mostly gray metal, but with no pitting. The horn scales show little or no wear. Strong action. Bores appear to be perfect and may be unfired. No scabbard. The best condition Dumontier encountered by this firm.

EST $ 3000 - 5000

Cased Pair of English Percussion Single-Shot Pistols by Squires

Lot #508 (Sale Order 223 of 282)

.46 caliber, 2.25" barrels, no S/N. Bright finish, German silver mounts, fire blued folding triggers and safeties, checkered walnut grips. Twist off barrels with London commercial proof marks, frames engraved with loose foliate scrolls and I SQUIRES on the reverse and LONDON on the obverse. Sidling safeties behind hammers, percussion cap safeties as well. German silver lion's head grip caps. Pistols are contained in a period compartmentalized case with a faded maroon lignin. Case with brass furniture and engraved WHT initials on the escutcheon plate. The same initials are engraved on the thumbplates of the pistols. Accessories include a copper shell motif flask, a combination barrel wrench and cone wrench, and a small cleaning brush.

Condition: Metal cleaned to bright, engraving mostly clear and crisp. Triggers with some fire blue, safeties with minute traces of blue. Mechanically functional, good bores with oxidation. One hammer with a repair at the neck. Grips crisp and sharp with some light handling marks. Case very good with some scattered dings and chips, a crack in the front of the lid and scattered wear. Accessories all about very good.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

Cased Gastinne Renette Single-Shot Cartridge Pistol

Lot #509 (Sale Order 224 of 282)

10.6mm, 10.25" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 186. Blued and color case hardened finish, finely checkered walnut grips. Single-shot, tip-down target pistol with side button action release, spur triggerguard, dovetailed rear notch and front blade sights. Frame with tight banknote-style foliate scroll engraving. Checkered trigger. Top of barrel marked in a single line: PNT PAR GASTINNE-RENETTE. Liege proofs and controller marks on left barrel flat, concealed by frame, along with caliber marking. Pistol is in the original retailer marked green baize lined, French fitted wood casing with a brass tipped wooden cleaning rod and a turnscrew. The original key for the case lock is present as well and works correctly. The firm of Gastinne-Renette was established in Paris in 1839 and at the time of the publishing of Heer de Neue Stockel, was still in business. The firm advertised themselves as "Gun Makers to the Emperor Napoleon III."

Condition: Fine. Pistol retains most of the blued finish on the barrel with some of the vivid case color present on the frame with some thinning, fading and light wear on all parts. Barrel with a couple of tiny impact marks on the right side. Mechanically functional, fine bore, fine grip with minor handling marks. Case good with a nice original interior showing some fading and discoloration but with the exterior sanded, void of original finish and poorly refinished. Accessories all fine.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

Cased Pair of Flintlock Boxlock Pistols by Daniel Ross of Edinburgh

Lot #510 (Sale Order 225 of 282)

120 Bore (.334 caliber), 1.25" barrels, no S/N. Bright finish, smooth walnut bag grips. Twist-off barrel, single-shot flintlock pistols with sliding pan-locking hammer safeties and folding triggers. Frames engraved on the right with panoplies of arms and on the left with geometric and floral designs and engraved in Gothic script D. Ross / EDINGBURGH. Bottoms of barrel with post-1813 Birmingham commercial proof marks. Pistols are contained in a lovely mahogany veneered period casing with dividers, two lidded compartments and a faded maroon lining. The casing contains an unmarked small copper bag-shaped powder flask, an unmarked barrel wrench, an unmarked pewter oiler, an iron round ball scissor model marked "110," some towels for cleaning and two flints in one of the lidded compartments. Daniel Ross worked in Edinburgh circa 1815-1839 (Stockel).

Condition: Very good, pistol cleaned to bright in the European fashion. Metal with some tiny areas of very light pitting. Markings clear and crisp, as is engraving. Mechanically functional, heavily oxidized bore. Grips with some varnish and scattered handling marks. Accessories all very good to fine. Casing very good with scattered surface mars, a crack at the upper left side of the front of the lid, with interior lining faded.

EST $ 3500 - 6500

A Very Fine Exhibition Engraved Ivory Gripped Brunn Ladrige Magazine Pistol

Lot #511 (Sale Order 226 of 282)

7mm caliber, 3" barrel. Probably the finest one of these rare and unusual early magazine pistols. This example is beautifully engraved with scrolls and naked child playing amidst them. Most of these have celluloid grips. This one has carved and scrimshawed ivory grips with initials BL and engraved initials DL - perhaps a husband and wife.

Condition: Gun retains nearly all of its original bright nickel with no wear to engraving. Grips rate excellent with no cracks. Bore is good. Action is stiff, but functions properly. The finest example of this scarce oddity pistol we have ever seen.

EST $ 3500 - 5000

Belgian Made LeMat Pinfire Revolver

Lot #512 (Sale Order 227 of 282)

11mm/20 gauge, 6.5" octagonal barrel with 4.5" shotgun barrel, S/N 123. Blued finish, smooth walnut grips. Single action, 9-shot fluted cylinder pinfire revolver with a percussion 20 gauge shotgun barrel as the cylinder arbor. Weak marking on left of barrel reads: COL A. LEMAT BRT 123. Both Liege and London commercial proofs are present on the shotgun barrel and rear face of cylinder. No other markings present. Hinged loading gate, pinfire ejector rod mounted on right of barrel. An interesting early cartridge variant of the famous LeMat percussion revolver.

Condition: Good as refinished. Retains much of an old applied blue finish that is turning plum with some reddish tones. Weak markings, mechanically functional, but the action needs work to time and index correctly. Bores very good with strong rifling and scattered oxidation. Grips very good with some scattered handling marks.

EST $ 3000 - 6000

Pair of 19th Century Estonian Flintlock Holster Pistols by Kuhnlentz

Lot #513 (Sale Order 228 of 282)

.50 caliber, 9.4375" swamped octagonal wedge-retained barrels, no S/N. Blued barrels, bright locks, brass furniture, horn forend cap, hardwood stocks. Single-shot, rifled flintlock pistols equipped with detachable shoulder stock mounts. Stepped chiseled locks in original flint with deeply engraved foliate decorations. Locks with faceted, bridled and fenced iron pans, roller frizzens, gold-lined touchholes and highly decorated swan-neck cocks. Locks marked F KUHNLENTZ under the pans and A REVAL under the steel springs. Adjustable triggers, dovetailed front sights, horn-tipped wood ramrods with iron wipers at the end appear to be original to the set. Stocks with delicate raised foliate carved aprons around the tangs, bordering the triggerguard and around the entry pipe. Keyhole steel mounts in grip for detachable shoulder stock (not present).

F Kuhnlentz was a gunmaker in Reval (modern day Tallinn) Estonia who worked ca 1815-1848. The Kuhnlentz family of gunmakers had worked in that location from the mid-18th century (Stockel).

Condition: Very good. Barrels with traces of blue and a mostly smoky gray patina. Locks a dull pewter with crisp engraving and markings. Brass with a dark, uncleaned patina. Mechanically functional, although one lock will hold at half cock. Bores good with moderate oxidation and some pitting, showing visible rifling. Stocks with scattered bumps, dings and mars, with one gun broken and repaired through the wrist and the other with a crack in the forend running diagonally from a chipped area in front of the lock.

EST $ 3000 - 5000

A Fine and Rare Cased Pair of Swiss Percussion Target Pistols

Lot #514 (Sale Order 229 of 282)

.45 caliber, 9.5" barrels. Twist brown Damascus octagonal barrels signed in gold on top flat H. Jaquet a Geneve. Gray cased hardened breeches and breech tang with adjustable rear sights. Bolted plain front action lock sculpted at rear. Plain steel triggerguard with finger rest. Plain steel skull crusher butt cap. Highly figured fluted and carved walnut half stock. Set triggers. Accessories comprised of bullet mold, powder flask, lead ladle, combination turn screw and nipple wrench. Cap box, mallet, two ramrods.

Condition: Condition of guns is excellent throughout. Barrels retaining nearly all of their original brown finish. Steel mounts with much dull French gray case hardening. The locks are in excellent condition. Guns are cased in a fine mahogany case with much original finish. One minor split. Brass escutcheon with initials A.P. Interior of case with original green velvet lining. Mechanically excellent throughout. Lining is somewhat faded, but rates excellent. Bore brush is missing. Case retains its original key. Deeply rifled bores rate excellent. A far better than average cased set and interesting that it is Swiss manufacture rather than the usual Belgian.

EST $ 3000 - 5000

Fine Cased Pair of Percussion Pistols by Rieger of München

Lot #515 (Sale Order 230 of 282)

7mm caliber, 4.25" slightly swamped round barrels, S/N 2975. Browned Damascus patterned barrels, color case hardened locks, engraved German silver mounts, carved wood stocks with checkered grips. Barrels engraved and inlaid with silver foliate patterns at the breech and read REIGER IN MUNCHEN. Case hardened breech pieces and percussion locks with relief engraved foliate scroll patterns, locks with rotating hammer block safeties. German silver triggerguard engraved with foliate themes and the serial number 2975 on each one near the base of the grip. German silver side lock screw escutcheon engraved as well, with two additional decorative escutcheons on the counterpane. Fixed notch rear sight, dovetailed German silver front sight blade. Stocks carved with grotesque mask butts that transition to flowing foliate images and checkered grips, with the aprons around the tangs with deep relief carved foliate patters with stippled backgrounds.

Pistols are contained in their original figured walnut case with a French-fit interior lined in dark green velvet. The casing contains a wonderful set of accouterments and accessories made for the pistols that are in lovely condition. These include a carved horn powder flask with two deer prancing on the front, a steel bullet mold, a hinged brass powder measure and funnel combination, a steel cone wrench and screwdriver blade that have an accompanying detachable ebony handle, a wooden loading mallet and bullet starter, a brass cleaning rod with ebony handle, a wooden cleaning tool that is missing the tip, two spare cones, some linen wads in one of the lidded compartments and some caps in the other lidded compartment. Both compartments are also filled with old newspaper. The key for the case, which operates the lock, is included.

Johann Rieger worked in München (Munich), Bavaria ca 1843-1855 (Stockel).

Condition: Fine. Pistols are very crisp, retaining most of their browned Damascus patterning on the barrels, silver deeply tarnished, engraving clear and crisp. Case colors mostly faded to silver with traces of vibrance in protected areas. Mechanically functional, fine bores with some light oxidation in the grooves. Casing very good to fine with some wear and warping to the exterior, showing minor marks and mars. Interior with some wear and fading, most accessories fine, with the brass cleaning rod wood handle showing numerous small chips and the working end broken off the other wood rod, which has a crack in the handle.

EST $ 4000 - 7500

Superb and Very Rare Cased English Percussion Pepperbox with Original Snap Bayonet

Lot #516 (Sale Order 231 of 282)

.40 caliber, 3.5" barrels, S/N 1009. Charles Jones of 26 St. James Street was known for his fine pepperboxes, the unique spring bayonet distinguishes this piece from other examples by this maker. The barrel cluster retains much original vibrant case colors, the muzzles still retain their original bright polish. German silver frame beautifully engraved "IMPORTED/SELF ACTING/REVOLVING PISTOL" on right side, "CHARLES JONES/26 St JAMES STREET/LONDON" on left. Engraved bar hammer retains considerable original fading case colors. Steel trigger guard retains much original peacock blue with trigger retaining nearly all of its original blue. Figured walnut grips retain much original varnish. Bayonet spring retains considerable original bright blue. 1.75" bayonet retains some original bright polish. The whole on a brass-bound mahogany case with blue felt lining.

Condition: Accessories consist of unmarked flask retaining most of its original bright gilding, blue on spring flask marked "SYKES" retains much of its original coppering, original bullet mold mark "No. 30" retains most of its original blue. Ebony handle wrench retains nearly all of its original polish, ebony cap box, ramrod and powder measure retain nearly all of the original case hardening. A rare and most exceptional British cased pepperbox.

EST $ 5000 - 8000

Good Pair of Late 17th Century German Flintlock Holster Pistols by Hans Johann Steinweg in Munchen

Lot #517 (Sale Order 232 of 282)

.65 caliber, 13.5" barrels, no S/N, 21" overall. A fine pair still retaining original length and elegant 17th century form by a well-listed and well-known Munich gunmaker. Barrels with engraved central rib. The round barrels with engraved central rib and "Steinweg in Munchen." Breech engraved with Roman soldier with shield in hand holding aloft a spear. Breech tang engraved with a military drummer. Convex lock engraved with a cupid bearing bow and quiver, the pointed tail engraved with a putti. Swan-neck cock chiseled in relief with acanthus. The frizzen chiseled in relief with a vase and flowers. Lock is signed in front of pan "Steinweg in Munchen." Cast brass mounts chased in relief. Brass thumbpiece with a crown spurred buttcaps in two pieces with classical figures and a portrait bust, possibly original owner. Elaborate openwork steel side plates. Figured walnut full stocks finely carved in relief behind rear ramrod pipe and further behind barrel tang.

Condition: Barrels are good smooth gray metal with all engravings still visible. Locks are polished with engraving remaining crisp. All small parts appear to be original to locks. Brass mounts slightly rubbed in place, but all intact. Figured stocks in remarkably good condition for a pair of 17th century flintlock pistols with no appreciable repairs, possibly retaining some original varnished finish. Ramrods are replacements. A very elegant pair of 17th century pistols. Should appeal to any collector of flintlocks.

EST $ 5000 - 7000

Cased Colette Gravity Pistol

Lot #518 (Sale Order 233 of 282)

.40 caliber (10mm) "rocket ball," 9.125" octagonal barrel, S/N VC 1290. Blued finish, fluted wood grip with some raised floral carving. Single action, magazine fed, gravity operated pistol firing "rocket ball" type self contained lead ball ammunition. Frame profusely engraved with foliate scrolls and themes, bottom of frame engraved Jongen Freres Liege. Pistol is contained in a dark green velvet lined French fitted case that contains the pistol and its accoutrements. These include an iron bullet mould, engraved en suite with the frame of the pistol, an ebony handled cleaning rod with a brass jag, an ebony handled turnscrew and an ebony handled base punch for the mold that was also likely used to compress the priming/firing compound in the recess of the bullet. Case includes one lidded compartment. The case appears to be of more recent vintage than the form fit interior. A scarce gun with a complete set of tools.

Victor Colette (1836-1909) was a Belgian gun maker and designer who patented his gravity pistol design in 1857. During his working life he developed and produced a variety of cartridge firearms. Jongen Freres was a Belgian gun making and retailing firm that was in operation ca 1856-1873. This pistol appears to have been produced by Colette but was retailed and possibly embellished by Jongen Freres.

Condition: Fine. Barrel retains much of the blued finish with thinning, fading and some loss. Frame a pewter patina with crisp engraving. Mechanically functional, fine micro-groove bore is mostly bright with some scattered oxidation. Grip is fine with some light handling marks and crisp carving. Case good with wear to the interior and scuffs and mars on the exterior. Accessories all about good to very good.

EST $ 4500 - 6500

Very Fine and Rare Model 1896 Bergmann Number 2 Folding Trigger Pistol

Lot #519 (Sale Order 234 of 282)

5mm caliber, 2.5" barrel, S/N 274. One of the finest examples of this extremely rare pistol, this example remains in extraordinarily fine condition throughout. The usual markings "brevet," etc. with "gagenau Suhl" on right side. No. 274 is superior in condition to several similar pistols sold at auction in the past five years, and stands as a superior example in every respect.

Condition: Barrel and frame retain nearly all of their original blued finish with some vertical scratching. Folding trigger retains much original straw coloring as does transfer bar. Hammer retains much original straw. Safety retains nearly all of its bright nitre blue. Checkered walnut grips rate excellent. Action is perfect. Bore is fine.

EST $ 5000 - 7000

Extremely Rare and Fine Unconverted Model 1873 Saxon Army Revolver ca. 1877

Lot #520 (Sale Order 235 of 282)

11mm Rimfire caliber, 5.5" barrel, S/N 2533. Numbers match. One of the rarest late 19th century military revolvers as according to Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, nearly all examples were converted to centerfire and when deemed obsolete went through civilian firms as surplus, most notable by C.G. Haenel in Suhl, and Jules Pire in Antwerp. Left grip stamped "12/25." Internally marked on inside of barrel lug "2533." Cylinder numbered "33." Backstrap marked with military markings "G.R. 17."

Condition: This extraordinary survivor retains nearly all of its tobacco-brown original military finish. Grips retain much of their original varnish with the expected marks. Bore is excellent and bright.

EST $ 5000 - 7000

Extremely Rare Factory Engraved and Gilt Small Mauser Zig-Zag Revolver

Lot #521 (Sale Order 236 of 282)

7mm caliber, 3.625" barrel, S/N 1175. Either made for an exhibition or on special order, this example features factory floral engraving on frame, barrel, and topstrap with takedown ring featuring wriggle work. Backstrap of floral engraving with hammer showing fine line engraving. Cylinder with engraving throughout in panels. Elaborate gutta-percha grips with relief dragon on a punched ground. Hammer, trigger, cylinder, and takedown switch are gilded, frame and barrel are nickeled.

Condition: Barrel and frame both retain original nickel finish with barrel showing some significant loss and erosion, mostly on left topstrap. Cylinder retains its gilding within the cuts, remained drifting to silver. Backstrap retains nearly all its original bright nickel, hammer retains much original gilding, as does trigger and takedown switch. Grips rate excellent with few, if any losses. Action is crisp. Bore is good. Breech face shows little, if any evidence of firing with interior of cylinder retaining nearly all of its original gilding. Appears to be very little-used overall, but was the victim of less than ideal storage. A very rare and beautiful Mauser zig-zag.

EST $ 5000 - 7000

Rare and Highly Desireable Lemat Cartridge Revolver

Lot #522 (Sale Order 237 of 282)

11mm/20 gauge calibers, 4.5" barrel, S/N 31. Numbers matching. Octagonal barrel fully marked "COLONEL LeMAT BTE PARIS" and proof. Ten-shot fluted cylinder with superimposed shotgun barrel. Well-shaped two-piece walnut grips with steel buttplate and lanyard ring.

Condition: Overall polished finish with no appreciable visible pitting. Action functions excellently. All parts appear to be original. Grips with what appear to be much of the original varnish. Rifle bore is fair, shotgun bore rates excellent. A cartridge LeMat revolver is one of the most attractive European pistols and a must for any serious collector of oddities and fine arms.

EST $ 5000 - 8000

Very Fine & Rare Set of Swiss Flintlock Dueling Pistols in the Empire Style by F. Ulrich (1771-1845)

Lot #523 (Sale Order 238 of 282)

Very Fine and Rare Set of Swiss Flintlock Dueling Pistols in the Empire Style by F. Ulrich (1771-1845)

.45 caliber, 9.25" barrels, no S/N. 15" overall length. An elegant and rare of Swiss flintlock dueling pistols signed "F. Ulrich in Bern" on top flat with single gold line at breech. Plain case hardened breeches with case hardened rear sights. Plain spurred triggerguards with plain flat lock with push-one safety. Plain hammers and roller bearing frizzens with rain-proof pans. Buttcaps of steel with further cap of expanded silver flower. Finely marbled walnut full stocks with silver shield inlay on sideplate. Butts finely checkered with ramrod pipes finely formed. Barrels held with two blued wedges feature Boutet-style micro-groove rifling. Cased in their original doeskin-lined case, compartments show green interior. Includes original horn powder flask, steel ramrod with jag, elaborately grained wooden mallet with integral rammer.

Condition: Barrels retain nearly all of their original brown finish, mostly darkened cased colors on locks, frizzen springs and safety retain nearly all of their bluing. Original ramrods with brass tips. Gold lined vents are bright. Stocks in exemplary condition throughout retaining much of their original varnish with very minor marks. Pans were once gold-lined with all gold removed. Exterior of case extraordinary. Beautifully grained veneer. One of the finest pairs of Swiss dueling pistols extant.

EST $ 6000 - 8000

Cased Pair of Saw Handle Flintlock Pistols by Tirebuck of London

Lot #524 (Sale Order 239 of 282)

19-Bore (.62 caliber) smooth bores, 10.5" octagonal barrels, no S/N R-1480 & R-1481. Damascus patterned browned barrels, blued iron and German silver furniture, checkered saw-handled figured walnut stocks. Flat beveled stepped flint locks with waterproof iron pans, roller frizzes and flat swan neck cocks with sliding safeties. Engraved locks with foliate designs and panoplies of arms read Joseph Tirebuck / 56 Haymarket. Breeches with gold bands, platinum blow outs and top flats engraved London with gold gilt. Both post-1813 Birmingham commercial proofs and London commercial proofs are present under the barrels, which are gauged 19 and serial numbered. Fire blued, adjustable single-set triggers. Engraved spurred triggerguards with panoplies of arms and pineapple finials. Flat butts with German silver oval discs and engraved borders. German silver nose caps engraved with starburst and geometric patterns. Both with brass tipped wood ramrods, one with an iron jag and removable brass cap, the other without this feature. Pistols are contained in a brass mounted mahogany veneered wood case with divided interior, two lidded compartment and a restored green baize lining.

Accessories in the casing include a leather flint wallet with two flints in place, a wood handled cleaning brush, a heavy brass tipped combination wood loading rod with concealed ball puller, a wooden loading mallet with red Moroccan leather on the faces, a leather covered brass multi-compartment flask with sections for power, balls and flints, an iron scissor mold marked "24", a case hardened mainspring vise that appears to be of more recent vintage, a plated oil bottle (also more recent) and wood handled turnscrew. Brass escutcheon plate on top of case engraved with a coat of arms. Joseph Tirebuck worked in London ca1813-1816 (Blackmore). A really lovely set of large bore English flintlock pistols from the end of the Napoleonic Wars period.

Condition: Very good. Pistols retain much of their thinning brown finish and Damascus patterning. Markings and engraving clear and crisp, mechanically functional, fine smooth bores with scattered light oxidation. Stocks with some scattered bumps and dings, retaining much of their varnish with some wear and loss. Casing very good with interior restored, accessories all rate very good to fine. A very nice pair of pistols that date very tightly to the years 1813-1816.

EST $ 6000 - 8500

Extremely Rare Early Repeating Pistol by Passler & Seidl in Wein

Lot #525 (Sale Order 240 of 282)

8mm caliber, 5.75" barrel, S/N 28. Although marked on top flat of frame, Welt Patent, the Passler and Seidle repeating pistol looks remarkable like a Bittner without its wooden forend. Serial number 28 is marked on most external parts. The difference between the Passle and the Bittner is that the Passler has a spring-loaded cartridge lifter and may not require a magazine. The sharply tapered grip looks much like a Bittner as does the ring trigger bolt and firing pin.

Condition: Mostly smooth gray metal with no significant pitting. Excellent markings. Checkered walnut grips in fine condition with considerable original varnish. Rifled bore is fine and mechanism functions flawlessly. The first of these we have catalogued. Extremely rare.

EST $ 7500 - 10000

Scarce Schulhof Repeating Pistol

Lot #526 (Sale Order 241 of 282)

10.6 mm caliber, 6" round-to-octagonal barrel, S/N 15. Nickel finish with checkered walnut grips. Circa 1885. Left side of the frame has the engraved name Pat Schulhof, nickel finish, with checkered walnut grips. Left walnut grip has a hinge that opens and allows you to see the mainspring.

Condition: Extremely nice retaining most of the original nickel finish. Some thinning and staining in the nickel. The checkered grips have been freshened. Bore is very good. Mechanically good. Overall this is one of the better ones known.

EST $ 7500 - 10000

Extremely Rare and Desireable 25-Shot Guycot Chain Pistol

Lot #527 (Sale Order 242 of 282)

.28 caliber, 3.5" octagonal barrel, S/N 61. An essential piece for any oddity collector. Guycot chain pistols have been sought after for the past half-century. Certainly one of the most identifiable and interesting oddities.

Condition: A good example of in relatively good condition with little or no pitting and only staining on the barrel and frame. These are normally found in bright polish. Little or no surface pitting. Flared grip retains considerable original varnish and is only missing at top of right grip and minor patch on left grip. Action is sticky, but functional. Bore is fair. A similar pistol was sold recently at auction for $30,000.

EST $ 8000 - 10000

Belgian Made LeMat Centerfire Revolver

Lot #528 (Sale Order 243 of 282)

11mm/20 gauge, 4.5" barrels, S/N 19. Bright finish, smooth walnut grips. Single action, 9-shot fluted cylinder cartridge revolver with breechloading central shotgun barrel serving as the cylinder arbor. Top of barrel stamped COLONEL LE MAT PATENT. Serial number 19 on all major components, grips unnumbered. Removable screwdriver in butt, lanyard ring in bottom front of frame, Chamelot-Delvigne style ejector rod on right side of barrel.

Condition: Very good. Metal with a dull pewter patina and scattered surface oxidation and discoloration. Legible markings, mechanically functional, very good bores with some scattered oxidation. Grips with scattered bumps and dings.

EST $ 4500 - 7000

Mauser C78 "Zig Zag" Large Frame Revolver

Lot #529 (Sale Order 244 of 282)

9mm caliber, 5.375" ribbed round barrel, S/N 2458. Blued finish, color case hardened hammer and extractor lever, checkered walnut grips. Matching serial numbers throughout, including grips. Single action, 6-shot metallic cartridge revolver. Barrel rib marked: GEBR MAUSER & Cie OBERNDORF A/N WURTTEMBURG 1878 PATENT. Lanyard ring in butt. The first handgun design to be produced by Peter Paul Mauser, these interesting tip-up, simultaneous extraction revolvers competed in the 1879 German military handgun trials, but were rejected for being too complex to machine and manufacture. They were somewhat successful in the commercial market and are extremely desirable collectable arms today.

Condition: Fine. Retains some of the blued finish, more present on the frame than barrel, with most of the loss due to wear and flaking. Areas of finish loss with a smoothly oxidized plum patina. Hammer and ejection lever with nice muted case color. Markings clear, mechanically functional, fine bore with crisp rifling. Grips fine with crisp checkering and light handing marks.

EST $ 4000 - 6000

Rare Factory Cased Schlund Kynoch .476 Revolver with Holster And Wire Shoulder Stock

Lot #530 (Sale Order 245 of 282)

.476 caliber, 6" barrel, S/N 73. Blued finish, checkered walnut grip. Double trigger, trigger cocking 6-shot revolver with fluted cylinder and tip down barrel with automatic extraction star. Barrel rib marked: KYNOCH GUN FACTORY, with top strap stamped PATENT MODEL. Birmingham commercial proof mark on barrel. Equipped with lanyard ring in butt and brass escutcheon on rear of grip surrounding a bayonet-style mount for the detachable 11.25" wire stock. Revolver in a traditional Tranter-style casing with a green baize lined compartmentalized interior. The casing includes a russet leather flap holster for the revolver that has 6 cartridge loops on the face and loop to retain the wire shoulder stock, a russet leather waist belt without a buckle and attached ammunition pouch, an ebony gripped brass cleaning rod, a pewter oiler and the wire shoulder stock. Casing with brass escutcheon plate with Farsi or Arabic script markings. Only about 600 of these scarce Kynoch top break revolvers were produced ca 1880s.

Condition: Very good. Barrel and frame retain most of the thinned blue which has turned plum, cylinder with some bright blue, the balance flaked and worn. Mechanically functional, very good bore with some scattered oxidation and roughness. Grip crisp with fine checkering and some scattered handling marks. Accessories very good to fine. Case very good with scattered wear, scuffs, dings and mars.

EST $ 7500 - 12000

A Good Pair of 18th Century Silver Mounted Mexican Miquelet Blunderbuss Pistols

Lot #531 (Sale Order 246 of 282)

9.75" barrels 1.25" bore. The Spanish form barrels encrusted with silver depicting florals, and inscription in reserve S.N Senior Miguel. Other pistol is dated 3 De (December) 1772. Patila locks, with rudimentary engraving. Dark walnut full stocks decorated throughout. With engraved and pierced silver plaque work depicting birds and rabbits in typical Mexican fashion. Silver triggerguards. Stocks of characteristic gun butt form. Pistols feature long steel belt hooks and bird formed triggers.

Condition: Condition of pistols is untouched throughout with steel showing deep even aged brown uncleaned and minor pitting. Silver is tarnished throughout. Locks are uncleaned showing deep even age brown and pitting. Actions are not tested. Wood is good with a few minor spilts, but with no major defects. One barrel band is missing and one silver plaque is absent. Both ramrods are missing.

EST $ 6000 - 8000

A Rare and Important Cased Set of French Empire Flintlock Pistols by Arlot of Paris ca 1800s

Lot #532 (Sale Order 247 of 282)

.54 caliber, 7 3/8" barrel. Blued swamped octagonal barrels inlaid in gold with maker's name Arlot a Paris. The breeches with urns and Empires base. Copper arrow inlaid in the top flat. The silver foresight surrounded with gold inlaid lightning bolts. The muzzles with gold inlaid bands. The breeches with folding rear sights and classic first Empire engravings. Tang screw is finely engraved. Front action locks with swan necked hammer. Cock is finely engraved. The lock and border with fine engraving around single bolt. Signed Arlot a Paris. Gold lined rainproof pans. Top jaw and frizzen finely engraved. Top of cock screw is finely engraved. Steel mounts in the Empire style throughout. Triggerguard with classic urn finial. Faceted steel buttcap is finely engraved. Figured walnut fullstock is finely carved at breech tang. The butts are finely checkered. Set triggers. Ivory tipped whale bone ramrods each with worm.

Pistols are cased in an elaborate bound highly figured veneered wood case with brass lifting handles. The interior with leather lining, gilt stamped, contrasting red and on lid and green on base. Accessories comprising Boutet style flint napper, checkered main spring vice, elaborate and very fine violin type flask, ivory tipped mallet, turn screw, ramrod. Case retains its original key.

Condition: Condition of guns is excellent throughout. Barrels retain all of their gold decorations and all of their original blue finish. Bores with twist micro-groove rifling are brilliant. Steel parts retain nearly all or their original bright polish. Stocks retain much original varnish with nearly perfect checkering. Set triggers work properly. Actions work perfectly. Accessories in excellent condition throughout. The copper flask with some verdigris on one side. One ramrod is missing. Case is excellent with minor warpage to lid - not significant. Red leather interior somewhat faded. One compartment lid is absent. This set is fresh and in remarkable condition throughout and will appeal to any collector of flintlock pistols.

EST $ 8000 - 12000

Magnificent Exhibition Quality 9mm Mauser Zig-Zag revolver with Superb Ivory Grips

Lot #533 (Sale Order 248 of 282)

9mm caliber, 5.25" barrel, no S/N. Blued barrel with central rib inlaid at the muzzle with a gold band with addition silver and gold decoration. Rib inlaid in gold "WAFFEN FABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF." Further inlaid with silver and gold flowers and lines. Barrel lug chiseled in deep relief with foliage bordered with gold line and further inlaid with gold. Takedown ring gilt and chiseled on all flats with foliage and silver plating. The frame deeply relief carved with flowers in the recesses bordered with gold lines and further inlaid with silver and gold. Triggerguard relief chiseled inlaid with gold flowers. The cylinder chiseled in relief with gilding and close plated silver. The hammer chiseled and gilt, chiseled with flowers further enhanced with detailed gold inlay. Frontstrap chiseled and inlaid with gold. Ivory grips carved in relief with flowers and strapwork of the finest quality. The grip screw chiseled and inlaid with gold on both sides. Screwheads are chiseled.

Condition: Barrel retains most original blue finish as does frame and triggerguard, back strap, and front strap. Hammer retains much original gilding. Silver cylinder retains much original gilding in recesses. Interior or zig-zag appear to be unfired. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Certainly the most spectacular zig-zag Mauser this firm has encountered, and would be the centerpiece of any early European revolver collection. Museum quality throughout.

EST $ 15000 - 25000

Original Leather Cased Daniel Fraser Side-by-Side Shotgun

Lot #534 (Sale Order 249 of 282)

12 ga, 30" barrels, S/N 2443. Blued barrels, case colored receiver, walnut checkered walnut stock and splinter forearm, receiver features fine banknote engraving and "Daniel Fraser & Co." riband on each side, receiver flats are proofed with crown over "BNP" and crown over "V" proofs. Barrel flats are marked with 723" and 740" proofs while other proofs are lined through, housed in original leather case. Left barrel has "SG14 3RQ 23" scratched into the bottom partially under the forearm.

Condition: Very good condition with excellent bores.

EST $ 2100 - 4200

Composite British Commerical Tower Musket

Lot #535 (Sale Order 250 of 282)

.71 caliber, 41.5" barrel, no S/N. Bright finish with full length stock secured by pins. Four brass ramrod pipes with brass trigger guard, side plate, and buttplate. Beveled and rounded lock with swan-neck cock and fenced pan. Barrel appears to be marked with commercial proofs. Lockplate marked with {crown} over "V.R." and vertical "TOWER" behind cock. Interior of lockplate marked with "{crown}/4" and "{crown}/6" markings with "J.D." maker's stamp. Button ramrod.

Condition: Barrel has a streaked dark and steel finish with some browning and scattered oxidation on lockplate. Brass fittings have a dull luster. Some scattered marks and blemishes to stock with some dents around pins but no serious cracks, splits, or other damage. Action functional. Bore is dirty.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

English Schuetzen Percussion Target Rifle by E.M. Reilly

Lot #536 (Sale Order 251 of 282)

.50 caliber, 33.25" barrel, no S/N. Damascus barrel with schuetzen-style stock finely checkered at forend and wrist. Blade front sight with iron ramrod pipes with entry pipe leading to reinforced forend. Classic schuetzen type triggerguard with set trigger. Forend tapped for palm rest. Top of barrel marked "E. M. REILLY 502 NE OXFORD ST. E315 OXFORD ST. LONDON." Lockplate marked "REILLY/LONDON" and engraved with classic broad scrolls.

E.M. Reilly appeared as an apprentice to J.C. Reilly in 1835, when the the latter moved to 316 High Holborn Street. Guns were manufactured at this location for several years, during which time E.M. may have become a full partner in the business. The firm then relocated to the 502 New Oxford Street address in 1847. E.M. would become a well-known gun maker in his own right, earning several medals under his own name at the 1855 Paris Universelle Exposition. The address on the barrel of this particular piece would likely place its manufacture between 1847 and 1859, when the firm, now under E.M.'s leadership moved to 315 Oxford Street.

Condition: Fine. Minor wear throughout with barrel retaining its attractive Damascus pattern. Some handling marks and small areas minor crazing of varnish finish on stock. Bore is excellent; bright with strong rifling. A very nice piece overall.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Percussion Target Rifle By E. Wesson

Lot #537 (Sale Order 252 of 282)

.40 caliber, 29" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blued barrel with plain walnut buttstock. Set-trigger. Iron trigger guard, buttplate, toe plate, and patchbox. Blade front sight with rear sight block and tang-mounted aperture sight. Breech and frame engraved with broad scrolls, buttplate and lockplate engraved en suite. Muzzle crowned for ball-starter. Top of barrel marked "E. WESSON/HARTFORD, CT." flanked by two eagles. Left side of buttstock fitted with German silver-plate depicting a running dog.

Condition: Very good. Barrel has a mostly even chocolate patina with some thinning on sharp edges of barrel. Matching wear and tarnish on breech and other fittings. Stock has some minor handling marks, but retains an attractive color and grain. Action not functional. Bore is excellent; bright with sharp rifling.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Heavy Barrel Percussion Target Rifle with Scope by S. Adams

Lot #538 (Sale Order 253 of 282)

.38 caliber, 31.5" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned finish with walnut half-stock checkered at wrist. German silver forend cap, triggerguard, and buttplate. Fitted with L.N. Mogg telescopic sight. Lockplate and hammer lightly engraved with floral scrolls. Top of barrel marked "S. ADAMS/BATTLE CREEK/MICH." Muzzle tapped for included false muzzle and ball-starter.

Condition: Fine. Barrel retains a brown finish with some minor thinning to sharp edges of barrel. Some isolated spots of old pitting. Some oxidation to unfinished parts with German silver showing a dull luster. Optics are slightly foggy. Action is mechanically functional. Bore is bright with visible rifling.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Percussion Target By William Billinghurst

Lot #539 (Sale Order 254 of 282)

.44 caliber, 31" octagonal-to-round barrel. Finely engraved back action lock with "William Billinghurst," finely figured checkered stock. Comes with false muzzle and brass loader. Long tube sight with dark optics.

Condition: Barrel retains much of the original blue finish. Frame and the lock have a nice even grey to blue look. Stock is very good. A fine percussion target rifle.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Percussion Target rifle

Lot #540 (Sale Order 255 of 282)

.40 caliber, 32.75" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned finish with half stock secured by single pin. Hooded post front sight with tang-mounted aperture rear sight. Plain forend with checkered wrist. Pin escutcheon, breech, sideplate, triggerguard cheekplate, buttplate, and toe plate, lock, and hammer of German silver; all finely engraved with broad scrolls and borders en suite. Barrel fitted with additional taps near muzzle and breech for further sight customization.

Condition: Good. Nearly all of the browned finish remains with some minor thinning on sharp edges of barrel. Some tarnishing to German silver mounts with additional handling marks and blemishes to stock, but no serious cracks, splits, or other major damage. Not mechanically functional, hammer does not hold at half or full cock. Bore is good; slightly dark with some oxidation and storage grime.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

** Griffin and Howe 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun belonging to "ASB" in Original Case

Lot #541 (Sale Order 256 of 282)

20 gauge, 27.75" barrels, S/N 84256. Tubes were made by HY. Andrew & Co Toledo Steel Works Sheffield. Top of barrels state Fs Dumoulin Liege Made Expressly for Griffin & Howe Inc New York. Bottom of the tables are marked with Liege proof marks. Rounded action and locks are very nicely bank note style engraving. Finely figured and checkered walnut stock and forearm. Barrels are finished in blue, frame and sidelocks are finished in case hardened colors. Trigger pull is 13.25" with English-style recoil pad. Drop at the heel is 1.75". This in fine high grade double in hard shell leather case. Lined in red velvet. Chokes are Cylinder bore and Improved Cylinder bore.

**Requires C&R or FFL

Condition: Barrels retain most of the original blue finish. Locks and frame have traces of the case colored finish blending to a silver gray. The bores are very good. Wood is excellent. Case has darkened on the outside; inside is very good.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

Diminutive English Commercial Carbine-Bore Sergeant's Fusil

Lot #542 (Sale Order 257 of 282)

.65 caliber, 28.25" wedge-retained round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, brass furniture, smooth walnut stock. 5" flat, stepped lock with integral rounded iron bridled and fenced waterproof pan with roller frizzen. Flat beveled swan-necked cock. Unmarked with the exception of post-1813 Birmingham commercial proof marks on the barrel. Brass furniture includes buttplate, flat side plate, triggerguard, two flared ramrod thimbles and an entry pipe. A stud for mounting a socket bayonet is located on the top of the barrel, 1.625" from the muzzle. Includes a matching socket bayonet that fits perfectly, with a 13.5" triangular blade, 3.25" socket with reinforced collar at rear and a simple two-motion "Z"-shaped mortise. Includes an incorrect, modern steel ramrod. This diminutive gun measures 43.25" in overall length and appears to be a lightened commercial variant of a Sergeant's of the Line type carbine, possibly for use by cadets at a military school. A lovely little flintlock "muskegon" in a very high state of preservation with a wonderful matching bayonet.

Condition: Fine. Retains most of what appears to be a period browned finish on the barrel with crisp proof marks. Lock remains fully functional, bore is very dirty and would likely clean to fine. Brass with a lightly cleaned golden patina. Stock very crisp with some scattered light handling marks. Bayonet rates fine as well.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

** Merkel Double-Superposed 2 Barrel Set in Metal Case

Lot #543 (Sale Order 258 of 282)

1st set of barrels is 16 gauge, 28" matted barrel length, 2nd set of barrels are 16 gauge top barrel and 7.65 rifled bottom barrel, 25.75" matted barrel length, S/N 56705. Left side of the barrel marked "Gebruder Merkel" over "Suhl." Barrels marked with proofs and "Nitro." Blue barrels with one set of barrels with front bead sight and the second set of barrels with front blade sight and rear notched sight. Stainless frame and triggerguard with floral scroll engraving. Checkered walnut pistol grip buttstock and forearms. Left side of the stock with cheek piece. A spacer has been added to the stock just before the leather recoil pad. Ebony pistol grip cap with double triggers. LOP measures 15.75".

**Requires C&R or FFL

Condition: Good overall condition retaining most of the blue finish on the barrels. The frame is bright with light oxidation. The stocks are very good with minor scratches. Some scuffing to the leather recoil pad. Bores are very good and mechanically functional.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

Brass Barreled Flintlock Coaching Carbine by Turvey

Lot #544 (Sale Order 259 of 282)

1" flared cannon muzzle, 15.25" four-stage octagonal-to-round barrel with baluster turned rings at the transitions, no S/N. Rounded 6.25" flint lock with teat at tail, marked TURVEY. Original flint lock with rounded iron fenced and bridled pan, and rounded swan-neck cock. Lock with simple light engraving, cock engraved en suite. Barrel with London commercial proofs and {CROWN / T} maker's mark and engraved LONDON on the top flat. Engraved breech plug tang, breech, buttplate tang, triggerguard and entry pipe. Openwork brass side plate with classical mask, triggerguard with acorn finial. Brass foliate wrist escutcheon. Raised carved apron around breech plug tang. Includes horn tipped wood ramrod. The Turvey family of gunsmiths worked in London from the latter part of the 17th century through the mid-19th century. This Turvey's maker mark is not listed in Blackmore, but the gun is likely the mid-18th century work of either John (2) or Edward (2) Turvey.

Condition: Very good. Brass with a mellow golden patina, moderately oxidized touchhole and bore. Lock functional with a moderately oxidized brownish patina. Stock with some traces of original finish, showing scattered bumps, dings and handling marks. Leading edge of front screw hole in side plate broken and missing.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

*Cased Famars Excalibur Over/Under Side-lock Two-Barrel Shotgun Set

Lot #545 (Sale Order 260 of 282)

Beautifully and artistically crafted engraved 2-barrel cased side lock shotgun set by Famars di Abbiatico & Salvinelli. The first over-and-under matte vented barrel number "I" in gilt measures 32" with a front bead sight. The top barrel is choked at CYL and the bottom at IM. The bottom of the barrel marked in gilt "CBSS Okate SC-USA." The left side of the barrel marked "Abbiatico & Salvinelli." 12 gauge with a 2 3/4" chamber.

The second over-and-under matte vented barrel number "II" in gilt measures 32" with a front bead sight. Top barrel is choked at IM and bottom barrel is at M. Bottom of the barrel marked in gilt "CBSS Okate SC-USA." Left side of the barrel marked "Abbiatico & Salvinelli." 12 gauge with a 2-3/4" chamber. The receiver and sidelocks are tastefully engraved by S. Milan with game scenes. The left side of the lock engraved on a matte finish with duck scene bordered by leaf and vine design. The right side of the lock is engraved on a matte finish with duck scene bordered by leaf and vine design. The bottom of the receiver engraved on a matte finish with 2 pheasants with one flushing into the air. The scene again is bordered by leaf and vine design. Marked on the bottom of the receiver "Abbiatico & Salvinelli."

S/N FO345 marked on the receiver flat. Leaf and vine engraved pattern on the triggerguard, receiver, and upper tang. The break action is engraved in shape of pheasant. Stainless finish with blue barrels and fancy checkered pistol grip and fore end circassian walnut stock. Single trigger and black recoil pad. Comes in combination lock Famars case with an extra engraved triggerguard and recoil pad. LOP measures 15" and the drop at the comb is 1" and at the heel is 1.25".

*Requires FFL

Condition: This shotgun is in excellent condition retaining nearly all the blue finish on the barrels with light wear to the muzzles. The frame and engraving are sharp and crisp with beautiful game scenes. The stocks are excellent with only minor handling wear. Bores are excellent and mechanically functional. An absolutely stunning piece.

EST $ 10000 - 15000

* Cased Famars Patriot Over/Under Shotgun

Lot #546 (Sale Order 261 of 282)

The Patriot is an over-and-under shotgun by famed Italian maker Famars di Abbiatco & Salvinelli. It is a 2-barrel set with a beautifully crafted walnut case. The case has 3 gold plaques inside. The middle plaque near the hinge is marked "Bespoken For" over "Mr. Charles E. Speck." The plaque on the inside right near all the accessories is an oval plaque marked "The Patriot" over "Honoring The Souls of 9/11." The bottom plaque is marked "The Patriot" over "Owner: Mr. Charles E. Speck" over "Maker: Famars di Abbiatco & Salvinelli" over "Engraver: Aldo Rizzini" over "Case: Peter Kogul, Double Gun Cases and Accessories." The first barrel of the set is marked in gilt "I" and on the left side of the barrel in script "Famars Italy." The barrel measures 29.5" with a matte vented rib to a front bead sight and blue finish. 12 gauge with 2 3/4" chamber with screw in chokes. The second barrel is marked in gilt "II" and on the left side in script "Famars Italy." The barrel measures 32" with a matte vented rib to front bead sight. 12 gauge with 2-3/4" chamber and the barrels are choked at IM.

The receiver has a matte stainless finish with a simple but eye-catching banknote-style engraving marked "Abbiatico Salvinelli" on the right and left side, upper tang, break action and triggerguard. The bottom of the receiver has delicate patriotic American flag rising from a rose bush with with a vine wrapped around the flag pole surrounded by a banknote-style engraved background. Above the American flag is marked "The Patriot 9/11/2001" over "Excalibur BL." The flat of the receive is marked with S/N "FO 315." Fancy checkered pistol grip and fore end circassian walnut stock with leather wrapped recoil pad. Single trigger. Length of pull is 14.5", drop at comb is 1" and at the heel 1.25".

*Requires FFL

Condition: This shotgun is in excellent condition retaining nearly all the blue finish on the barrels with light wear to the muzzles. The frame and engraving are sharp and crisp with simple but beautiful scenes. The stock is excellent with only minor handling wear. Bores are excellent and mechanically functional.

EST $ 10000 - 15000

Scottish Broadsword

Lot #547 (Sale Order 262 of 282)

33" double-edged blade with 7.5" double fullers, 1.625" wide at ricasso, 39.5" overall length. Guard of iron with pierced hearts and scalloped panels. Stag grip and rounded pommel cap and leather liner. Both sides of blade show Solingen running wolf marking.

Condition: Fair. Blade has an untouched dark patination with some scattered pitting. Guard shows some repairs in the manner of riveted and welded sheets, with some additional flattening of face. Grip shows some wear, but is free of cracks and splits. Some edge imperfections.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

A Fine 17th Century Spanish Cup Hilt Rapier by Gonzolo Simone

Lot #548 (Sale Order 263 of 282)

A robust nearly 44" long rapier blade with short fuller flanked by two small grooves stamped Gonzolo Simone. The basket is of shell pattern and finely fluted and engraved with circles. Quillons are finely writhen with ball finials. D-guard en suite. Ovoid pommel is chiseled with foliage possible associated. The grip is finely bound with braided steel wire capped with Turk's heads.

Condition: Condition of blade is excellent with only minor staining. Basket is excellent. Hilt with minor corrosion easily removed if desired. Pommel is crisp, grip is excellent. This is an exceptionally attractive cup hilt rapier.

EST $ 2500 - 3500

A Good 17th Century Italian Seven Ring Rapier

Lot #549 (Sale Order 264 of 282)

The sword with fine 31" long rapier blade with single fuller engraved with cabalistic symbols and invocations to Mary, Mother of God ("Maria"). The hilt with characteristic seven-ring basket and pierced plate held by two screws. The pommel is of urn form, fluted. The spirally fluted wooden grips wrapped in steel wire cap top and bottom with elaborate Turk's head.

Condition: Blade is finely patinated with micro-chips on edge and staining throughout. The hit is in good condition throughout. Blade showing age but no period corrosion. The grip is in excellent condition. The sword appears to be homogeneous and probably has never been dismounted. A textbook example of this popular form of rapier.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

Fine Revolutionary War Period Scottish Basket-Hilted Backsword

Lot #550 (Sale Order 265 of 282)

34.75" blade, 1.31" at the forte, a classic back sword with well-wrought basket displaying good file work and pierced with stars and stylized hearts. Heavy backsword blade with single fuller. Fluted domed pommel. Shagreen grip wrapped with braided copper wire.

Condition: Blade has been cleaned an with smooth metal with only minor staining. Guard condition matches blade. Pommel with minor pitting. Shagreen grip is in excellent condition. Copper wire showing verdigris. An impressive example of this desirable type.

EST $ 2500 - 5000

A Rare & Important Japanned Hilted Scottish Basket-Hilted Broadsword, First Quarter 18th Century

Lot #551 (Sale Order 266 of 282)

A Rare and Important Japanned Hilted Scottish Basket-Hilted Broadsword, First Quarter 18th Century in the Manner of John Simpson the Younger of Glasgow

30.75" blade, 2" wide at the forte. This fine sword with well wrought pierced and decorated basket hilt similar to figure 385 in Leslie Southwick's The Price Guide to Antique Edged Weapons. Retains strong traces of period blackening and what appears to be gilding. Hilt displays masterful filing and hearts more defined than normally found. The wide blade with single short fuller engraved with "Ferrara" Domed pommel also blackened with cut work. Fish skin grip with no binding - possibly later.

Condition: Blade is patinated overall with nicks in edge possibly from use. The hilt with strong traces of blackening and gilding. Fish skin grip is possibly later.

EST $ 4000 - 8000

Mid-18th Century Scottish Basket-Hilted Broadsword Possibly Pre-Culloden

Lot #552 (Sale Order 267 of 282)

35" blade 1-9/16" wide at the forte. Early example that could well have seen service at Culloden. The hilt is finely wrought and pierced with circles and hearts showing fine file work. The blade with double fullers, flattened at the forte. Similar to figure 386 in Leslie Southwick's The Price Guide to Antique Edged Weapons. Globular pommel, grip of bog oak, wrapped with braided brass wire and two Turk's heads.

Condition: Blade is pitted throughout and showing great age. The hilt is mostly clean metal showing great age. The bog wood grip is in good condition. Turk's head and wire possibly a later addition. Sword presents well.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

A Scottish Basket-Hilted Backsword Ca 1750

Lot #553 (Sale Order 268 of 282)

38.5" blade, 1.5" wide at the forte. Hilt of this fine sword is virtually identical to figure 393 in Leslie Southwick's The Price Guide to Antique Edged Weapons, however the pommel is clearly Scottish and not English. Unusually long blade with double fullers extending nearly the entire length of the sword. The hilt with rudimentary file work pierced with hearts. Dome pommel with four flutes. Blackened shagreen grip wound with copper wire.

Condition: Blade is worn showing great age, now smooth metal. Basket is cleaned, mostly smooth metal. Shagreen grips in fine condition for a sword of this age. Sword could have been carried by a very tall officer in the American Revolution.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

An Attractive Mid-18th Century Scottish Basket-Hilted Broadsword

Lot #554 (Sale Order 269 of 282)

33.875" blade, 1.5" wide at the forte. Blade of this handsome sword is diamond-shaped in cross section with a short flat stamped with three serpentine stamps on each side. The basket is of classic form showing high quality filework and piercing with numerous hearts. The dome pommel is finely fluted. The blackened fish skin grip wrapped with single strand copper wire, and two Turk's heads.

Condition: Blade is mostly smooth gray metal with some staining near the extreme tip. Hilt and pommel are a deep aged brown with no corrosion. Fish skin grips and wire wraps rate excellent. Sword is very tight throughout and presents very well.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

A Fine and Rare Scottish Basket-Hilted Backsword with Hilt in the Manner of Walter Allen of Stirling

Lot #555 (Sale Order 270 of 282)

34" blade, 1.5" at the forte. The hilt is of classic Stirling form, but somewhat simpler and more elegant than normally found. Each section of hilt with border engraving, and four stars within lozenges. The backsword blade with long single fuller surmounting a shorter fuller. Dome pommel with sophisticated fluting. Blackened shagreen grip with single strand of braided wire.

Condition: Blade is mostly smooth with bright metal with staining throughout. Basket is mostly bright metal with minor staining. Pommel is clean and crisp. Shagreen grip rates excellent. A rare and very attractive basket hilt.

EST $ 3000 - 5000

Scottish Lochaber Axe

Lot #556 (Sale Order 271 of 282)

48" overall length. Blade is 20.5" tall x 5" wide (not including the attachment straps in the width's measurement.) Straps are attached to the blade via two forged bolts.

Condition: Haft appears to be a replacement. Crescent shaped blade with .75" fragment missing near the top edge. Blade and straps are in relic condition.

EST $ 1000 - 3000

A Large and Attractive Early 18th Century Saxon Miner's Guild Axe

Lot #557 (Sale Order 272 of 282)

These handsome axes were carried by the miners of Saxony as a badge of honor as members of the guild and proudly carried through the streets of their towns on festivals and feast says. The blade 10" edge of characteristic form, stuck three times with a pineapple maker's mark and pierced with a tri-lobed cross. The haft is inlaid through its length with white stag horns scrimshawed plaques depicting miner's at work and worship. The butt is of white stag horn scrimshawed with the emblems of the miner's guild and dates 1723 and initials C.T.H. and I.T.H.

Condition: Axe blade is stained and mostly intact and missing its brass finial. Haft showing some old repairs, but with an attractive patination throughout.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

An Attractive 18th Century Saxon Slur Bow

Lot #558 (Sale Order 273 of 282)

Stock is of light walnut and gun-butt form is inlaid with well-executed white stag horn in the Saxon manner depicting a coiling dragon, a deer in landscape, and a castle. The Cheekpiece is further inlaid with a running stag pursued by vicious hounds. The stock is well carved in relied with scrolls and florals. The iron bow is unmarked. Iron trigger guard with finger rests. Dark horn buttplate. Sliding plain wood patchbox. Forged iron stirrup for hanging. Double set triggers. Horn rear sight.

Condition: Bow is good overall and retains original binding and pom poms. Stag horn inlay is crisp. Stock with a few minor splits and one 1" chip on top flat of stock next to the horn buttplate. Set trigger requires adjustment. Other than that the bow appears to be functional. A most attractive piece.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

Japanese Katana Signed Kunihiro

Lot #559 (Sale Order 274 of 282)

28" (2 shaku, 2 sun, 4 bu) blade, 1.125" wide at collar with Ihori mune (angled back) and chu kissaki (medium point). Visible hada (grain) with midare notare hamon (irregular temper line). 7.5" nakago (tang) with single mekugi-ana (peg hole) and two-character katanamei (signature) reading kuni hiro. Shakudo koshirae (mounts) with fuchi and kashira (collar and pommel) featuring spring seasonal themes including blossoming trees and fish. Silvered copper habaki (collar) and 3" shakudo tsuba (guard) with gilt edge displaying en suite sprouting bamboo motif. Brass dog menuki (ornaments). Wood saya (scabbard) with military-style leather cover.

Condition: Very good. Blade is mostly bright with some minor areas of delamination and spider rust. Cutting edge shows only some minor imperfections. Some loss of plating to shakudo but retains an attractive luster. All-around very attractive.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

Remington Cane Gun

Lot #560 (Sale Order 275 of 282)

36.25" overall length. Gutta-percha shaft with replaced plated brass handle with brass ferrule and non-indented button.

Condition: Good condition overall with minor scratches and blemishes. Minimal discoloration. Mechanics appears to be stuck in open position. Some wear to handle showing brass underneath.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

Rare and Important Large Remington Dog Head Cane Gun

Lot #561 (Sale Order 276 of 282)

.32 RF caliber, 36.25" overall length. Gutta-percha construction with "large" model dog's head with detailed designs along the back. Shaft marked with three-line Remington address. Designed by Remington mechanic John F. Thomas, less than 2,000 of the curious arms were manufactured by Remington.

Condition: Very good condition. Minimal wear or discoloration and some scattered scratches.

EST $ 3000 - 6000

Remington Dog Head Cane Gun

Lot #562 (Sale Order 277 of 282)

.22 caliber, 26" barrel, Small dog head handle with smooth design. Brass muzzle cover.

Condition: The gutta percha is in very good condition, no cracks or splits. Markings are not present. Overall an excellent example.

EST $ 3000 - 6000

A Rare and Unusual Silver Mounted Four-Shot Pepperbox Walking Stick Gun with Pierced Dagger Blade

Lot #563 (Sale Order 278 of 282)

36" overall length. Varnished wood shaft with silver cap inscribed "WEL" in attractive stylized letters. Cap marked with well-worn English sterling hallmarks. Threaded cap reveals four-barrel percussion pepperbox of approximately .22 caliber and 5" cruciform blade. Weapon is cocked by pulling on cylinder revealing priming cones and released by pressing button.

Condition: Wood is in good condition with some minor handling marks and scratches. Some tarnishing on silver with some additional minor dents on cap. Silver markings are mostly illegible. Action is tight and well-functioning. Blade is in good condition with a minor bend on extreme point.

EST $ 2500 - 3500

Remington UMC Cartridge Board

Lot #564 (Sale Order 279 of 282)

54.25" x 41.25" overall dimensions. Excellent display with all the original Remington cartridges, including titles for categories of cartridges in red bold lettering Rim Fire, Central Fire Pistol, and Sporting and Military. Bottom left region of the board marked in black lettering is Waterproof Paper Shot Shells All with U.M.C. No. 2 Primers with related examples. These are further separated into two categories, Second Grade 10 and 12 and Star brand 10 & 12. Bottom right reads in black lettering Brass Shot Shells all with No. 2 U.M.C. Primers. These are further separated into two categories, First Quality and Club Brand.

Bottom left in bold red lettering board is stamped, Factory, Bridgeport, Conn U.S.A. and on right side, Stores in New York and San Francisco. Immediately in-between these two stampings further stamped in white lettering with red background Government Contracts.

Bottom center of board has a built in 9" x 3.5" shadow box frame is marked, Percussion Caps and Primer and Gun Wads U.M.C.

Center of board with field and stream image of several deer by a waterfall. Subtext immediately below this image reads, Major, Knapp & Co 55 Park Place N.Y.

Wood frame with metal crests that read, Trade UMC Mark on upper frame. Bottom of frame with metal crest The Union Metallic Cartridge Co. Both metallic ornate crest rendered with raised block lettering with stipple pattern background flanked by floral scrollwork.

Wood frame with ornate silver metal fillet decorated with ornate geometric patterns and beaded border.

Paper label on back of the board reads, With compliments of the Union Metallic Cartridge Co. Bridgeport, Conn. Who respectfully request that this show card be given a prominent position in your Store. To Replace a Broken Glass Draw out the three wire nails that are driven at an angle (through show card and inner frame) into each of the four battens. The inner frame and show card combined can then be lifted out. Clean the frame with crude oil only: do not varnish or shellac. Chas Tollner, Jr., Mfr. of Frames and Show Cards 79 Chambers St. New York, N.Y.

Condition: This Remington Cartridge Board is complete and in excellent condition. Brass hinges on back side of board appear to be new.

EST $ 10000 - 20000

Peace Officers Memorial Bronze by Wes Chapman (American 1925-1995)

Lot #565 (Sale Order 280 of 282)

Arizona Peace Officers Memorial
bronze
signed and numbered 4 of 15 rear base
ht. 19, wd. 18, dp. 17 in.

Condition: Item is on overall good condition.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

Double-Bladed Tomahawk Marked B.G.

Lot #566 (Sale Order 281 of 282)

Total length across is 9", 4.5" from top to bottom at widest point. One blade is stamped B.G. Wood haft is 17" long. Blade is secured to haft by two steel tangs and two pins.

Condition: Blades are pitted and the edges are rough. Very good.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

Pair of Frank Strey Custom Made Blue Bill Decoys for The Milwaukee Gun Club Ca 1925-1935

Lot #567 (Sale Order 282 of 282)

19" length x 10.5" height and 18.5"length x 11" height. Tag reads, Used by members of the Milwauke Gun Club at Lake Minnewasta(?) near Waugbay, S.D. Incl: Guy Mitchell of Remington Arms Co. and George Harris and Ralph Egdad(?) of Milwaukee Railroad. 1 of 12. One decoy marked with ink marker on bottom 613. Second decoy with noting use in Oshkosh.

Provenance:Ex: Guyette and Deeter

Condition: One specimen with 1" diameter hole near the rear tail. Left front half of decoy shows original large section of unpainted region from hard use.

EST $ 1000 - 1500


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Arms and Armor: Live Auction
by Cowan's Auctions Thu, May 7, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Cowan’s is pleased to offer for its May 2020 Arms and Armor auction an enviable collection of fine antique arms and military accessories.