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An Exceptional French and Indian Wars Engraved Powder Horn

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 192)

A fine French and Indian Wars New York style map horn with elaborate engraved scenes. At the top of the horn near the throat is a rare depiction of a rank of armed militia facing off against an equally impressive group of British grenadiers sporting mitre caps. The center of the horn with engraved British Monarch Coat of Arms surrounded by complicated map system. Map system includes at the top Lake Ontario and tributaries including the Hudson River valley with all major cities including Albany, Saratoga, Crown Point and Ticonderoga. All major French and Indian, and later Revolutionary War forts are included in this beautifully engraved horn with the river system ending in New York with several Naval ships. Next to New York is a naval designed compass. This horn measures 14" through the curve and 3" in diameter. Base is connected by wood pegs with a lanyard ring on the bottom. 4.5" throat with raised rings to spout. A very fine horn that could easily have seen use in both the French and Indian War, and later Revolutionary War.

Condition: Very good condition overall retaining some of the polychrome color blending to a mustard patina on the horn proper. Dark brown patina on the throat and base. Engraving on this horn is very good and sharp. There are three small worm holes towards base of horn, none of which affect lettering. The spout with a minor rim loss, and an old, worn flake on turning at throat.

EST $ 7000 - 10000

Revolutionary War Powder Horn with Engraved Folk Styled Animal Scenes Identified to Jonathan Hunton

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 192)

Jonathan Hunton's Revolutionary War Powder Horn with Engraved Folk Styled Animal Scenes Identified to Jonathan Hunton of Milford, New Hampshire

Very elegant engraved powder horn with several folk style animal scenes and identified to Jonathan Hunton. Engraved animals on this horn include several large North American game species such as deer, elk, bear, ducks and birds. Several marine animals are also engraved with fine detail including fish, turtles and beavers. Blending in with the game species are mystical animals with a mermaid with lions head and a half horse half marine animal. In the center of the animal scenes is a soldier on horse back in attack posture. Just under the identification is a lion. The engraved identification states "Jonathan Hunton His" over "Horn Made At Milford" over "John". The Horn measures 13.25" through the curve with the base measuring 3" in diameter. The base is connected to the horn proper with wood pegs. A long 4" throat to raised ring and spout.

Johnathan Hunton enlisted on October 4, 1775, to Captain Joshua Abbott's Company with 41 other subscribers in the Colony of New Hampshire for $4.00 for full satisfaction. This specific unit was under the command of the Fifth Company of Col. John Stark. This unit was at several famous battles including Bunker Hill in 1775. Jonathan Hunton was also involved with the Battle of Saratoga that ended with the capture of General John Burgoyne.

Condition: This horn is in very good condition having been cleaned in the past. The horn proper still displays a yellowing mustard patina. The throat and base with a darker brown patina. The engraving and markings are in very good condition. A great horn with good history.

EST $ 5000 - 8000

18th Century Eagle Head Pommell Saber with Scabbard

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 192)

This saber, believed to be from the 18th century, has a 31.5" blade with a .75" ricasso on a 4.5" grip with a guard that is 3" across and 4.5" long. The scabbard measurs 33" long with a .5" tip and a .5" mouth.

Condition: Item is in fair condition with slight pitting on the blade and some tarnish on blade and scabbard. Otherwise consistent with age and use.

EST $ 300 - 500

Flintlock Pistol by Krider of Philadelphia

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 192)

.62 caliber, 9" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Steel finish with checkered full stock. Flat swan-neck cock with safety, bridled pan, and roller frizzen. Lightly engraved pineapple triggerguard. Wiid ramrod with steel tip. Top of barrel marked "PHILADA" with lockplate marked "KRIDER".

Condition: Very good. Barrel and metal parts have a medium gunmetal patination with some old cleaned pitting visible. Stock has some minor handling marks and blemishes with a minor stable split through front barrel pin. Action is functional with bore showing a thin layer of dusty orange rust. Could clean to better.

EST $ 600 - 900

Dublin G Pepper Flintlock Pistol

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 192)

.48 caliber, 5.25" round barrel with extended nocksform and hooked breech, no S/N. Browned Damascus pattern barrel, blued steel mountings, checkered hardwood stock. Bolted flint lock with waterproof pan and roller frizzen. Captive swivel ramrod. Lock marked G. PEPPER, barrel marked G PEPPER DUBLIN and with the Irish Registration number TY 4729 pursuant to the Registration Act of 1843 requiring the firearms in Ireland be registered. The "TY" indicates registration in County Tyrone.

Condition: Very good. Barrel with traces of Damascus patterning, showing some wear to the engraving. Steel mounts a dusky blue-gray color with crisp engraving. Mechanically functional, good bore with some scattered pitting. Wood with some dings and mars.

EST $ 800 - 1200

Signed German Flintlock Pistol Lock Marked J..S. Meckel A Suerin

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 192)

.64 cal, 12 3/4" barrel, raised carved walnut full stock, with gold-washed brass hardware, butt cap with embossed grosteque face. Flint lock marked I. S. Meckel A Suerin." For J. Samuel Meckel ( active 1725-1750) of Mecklenburg. Top of barrel with German silver inlaid seated figure of Athena, German silver beaded foresight.

Condition: Mechanically sound. Gold wash on furniture present in trace amounts Grey barrel with scattered oxidized surface roughnes. Crack in stock below lock mortise.

EST $ 400 - 600

A Pair of Percussion Altered Pistols by Johann Christoph Kuchenreiter

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 192)

.48 caliber, 10.3125" octagonal barrels, no S/N. Blued barrels, color case hardened locks, German silver mounts, European hardwood stock with checkered grips. Barrels marked in silver inlay: I Christoph Kuchenreiter with additional silver inlaid decorations. Locks marked G. Knoth in script. Pistols retain their original hook breech barrels but have been altered to percussion, likely by Knoth during the 19th century. Single-set adjustable triggers, folding leaf rear sights. German silver mounts engraved with foliate and geometric designs, butt caps with embossed decorations. Pistols with horn tipped wood ramrods. Johann Christoph Kuchenreiter worked during the late 18th and early 19th century in Regnesburg, Bavaria.

Condition: Very good. Barrels with a dark and oxidized patina, showing traces of blue in protected areas. Silver deeply tarnished. Markings remain legible, engraving crisp. Percussion locks mechanically functional, although the set-triggers need some adjustment and one does not "set". Bores good, smooth and moderately oxidized. Stocks with scattered wear, bumps and dings and a repair at the forend tip of one gun with some wood filler on the reverse.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

Pair of Percussion Deringer Pistols

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 192)

.48 caliber, 3.6875" barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, color case hardened locks, German silver mountings, checkered bird's head grip stocks. Two-line DERINGER / PHILADEL marking on locks and tops of breeches. Breeches with gold bands and starburst-P proof marks. Lightly engraved German silver mounts, plain shield escutcheons at wrists, cap boxes in butts, wood ramrods. A lovely pair of larger Deringer pocket pistols that appear to be a true "pair."

Condition: Good to very good. Both pistols with applied brown on the barrels and some traces of color on the locks. Both mechanically functional, one with a broken hammer spur. Bores good with strong rifling and some scattered pitting. Ramrods replaced. Stocks with some scattered bumps, dings and mars.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

A Pair of English Percussion Dueling Pistols

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 192)

.68 caliber (approx. 14 bore), 8" octagonal smoothbore barrels, no S/N. Browned Damascus barrels with varnished and checkered full-stocks secured by pin. Bead front sights with v-notch rear sights. Silver plated entry pipes and pineapple-style triggerguards, the latter lightly engraved with scrolls. Case-hardened lockplates with light scroll engravings and "HAMBURGER & Co.". Top of barrels engraved "LONDON". Swivel-retained button-end ramrods.

Condition: Barrels retain much of their attractive brown finish with some minor wear on sharp edges. Come minor needle-point pitting on muzzle and primer. Some remnants of case-hardening on lockplate. Silver retains and attractive finish. Stocks retain their original varnish with some scratches and dents but not serious cracks, splits, or other major damage. Actions are fine with very good bores showing some minor oxidation. An attractive pair.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

A Pair of German Precussion Dueling Pistols

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 192)

.40 caliber, 9" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blued barrels with Germanic-style varnished walnut half stocks. Adjustable front and rear sights with adjustable triggers. Pin escutcheons, lockplates, hammers, and triggerguards engraved with broad scrolls. Barrels marked in gold "J. MULLER IN FRANZENSBAD".

Condition: Good overall. Some minor wear to edges of barrels with some scattered oxidation to steel parts. Stocks are in good condition with original varnish. Both pistols are mechanically fine with good, mostly bright bores showing visible rifling.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

U.S. Model 1836 Waters Pistol Converted To Percussion

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 192)

.54 caliber, 8.5 round barrel, lockplate marked A. Waters, and dated 1843. Converted from flint to percussion by Arsenal. Swivel ramrod, walnut stock.

Condition: Mechanically good, Stock with some nicks and dings. Barrel and lock are gray with staining blending in.

EST $ 600 - 900

Waters Contract U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 192)

.54 caliber, 8.5" barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock, swivel ramrod. Waters marked lock dated 1839 remains in original flint configuration. Clear US/JA/P barrel inspection and crips script EB and WAT cartocuhes on counterpane. The last of the US single shot flintlock martial pistols.

Condition: Good. Metal with a moderately oxidized salt & pepper appearance with some scattered pitting, particularly at the breech. Mechanically functional, moderately oxidized bore is about good with pitting. Stock crisp with an old crack behind the lock and a thumb sized areas of wood filler above the butt cap on the reverse.

EST $ 800 - 1200

H. Aston Contract U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Pistol

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 192)

.54 caliber, 8.5" barrel, no S/N. Bright finish with full stock secured by brass barrel band. Blade front sight with integral swivel ramrod. Brass sideplate, triggerguard, butt cap and back strap. Brass parts marked with "H" and "M" sub-inspector markings. Barrel marked with three line "US/WN/P" proofs. Counterpane shows remnants of cartouches. Lockplate marked forward of hammer "US/H. ASTON & CO", and rear of hammer "MIDDTN/CONN/1851". Breech tang marked with remnants of "1850" date.

Condition: Good to very good. Barrel has been cleaned, some markings weakened as a result. Some scattered oxidation and rust frosting on barrel with lockplate showing some scattered oxidation. Brass parts have a dull luster. Stock is in fair condition with some evidence of sanding along with a stable 2" crack rear of lockplate. Action fine with bore showing some scattered rust and minor pitting.

EST $ 600 - 800

H. Aston Contract U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Pistol

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 192)

.54 caliber, 8.5" barrel, no S/N. Bright finish with full stock secured by brass barrel band. Blade front sight with integral swivel ramrod. Brass sideplate, triggerguard, butt cap and back strap. Counterpane marked with "NWP" and "WAP" script cartouches. Small parts marked throughout with "P" inspector marks. Barrel shows correct "J.H./P" proofs and "1847" date. Lockplate marked forward of hammer in two lines "US/H. ASTON" and behind hammer in three lines "MIDDTN/CONN/1847".

Condition: Good. Barrel shows some evidence of cleaning including removed pitting. Some rust, staining, and pitting around breech. Lock and hammer show some oxidation with some cleaning wearing away markings rear of hammer. Action is fine. Wood is in good condition with minor handling blemishes. Bore shows some darkening and old minor pitting.

EST $ 600 - 800

Rare Pole Hammer Tomahawk

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 192)

Original 13.75" haft with pewter inlaid muscrat on one side and opposite side with pewter four-pointed star with five pewter dots below. 5" blade stamped Beai Cast Steel.

Condition: Blade is well used with rough edges and heavily pitted. Wood haft is well worn with patination and 1" chip in the wood at the base.

EST $ 3000 - 5000

18th or 19th Century Rifleman's Knife

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 192)

10.5" long blade, 1.5" blade width. 15.75" overall length. Iron ferrule and spiral dark green horn grips. Original black leather scabbard with hand stitching and primative pressed tooled pattern rendered in the leather. Belt stud is possibly the tip of a deer antler.

Condition: Knife's blade is heavily pitted and patinated. Wood grips with three worm holes, a 2.25" crack, and 1" chip in the wood at the base of the knife. Knife has no loose components and is in overall fair condition.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

Militia Man's Leather Bell Crown Shako

Lot #18 (Sale Order 17 of 192)

A bell crown shako, with eagle hatplate device, leather cockade and brass scale chinstrap. Retains leather hatband, with paper labeol on interior #266 Soldier's Garrison Cap c. 1810.

Condition: Lacking plume, leather in good state of repair, with some surficial cracking and surface losses. Visor

EST $ 400 - 600

Half Stock Percussion Rifle by C. Flowers

Lot #19 (Sale Order 18 of 192)

.38 caliber, 39" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Steel finish with half stock secured by two pins. Blade front sight with rear sight block. Brass triggerguard and buttplate with carved cheek piece. German silver pins escutcheons and stock inlay. Barrel marked "C. Flowers".

Charles Flowers is listed as operating a shop in Harmony, Pennsylvania, dates unknown.

Condition: Barrel has a gunmetal gray patination with some scattered oxidation and darkening to a light plumb towards breech. Some pitting around priming cone present. All German silver inlay is present with stock showing handling blemishes including a crack through the lockplate screw. Action is non-functional with a mostly dark bore.

EST $ 700 - 900

Half Stock Percussion Rifle by C. Flowers

Lot #20 (Sale Order 19 of 192)

.38 caliber, 37.5" barrel, no S/N. Blued barrel secured with two pins. Blade front sight with folding aperture rear sight and rear sight block on barrel. Brass ramrod pipes, entry pipes, triggerguard, and buttplate with raised cheek piece. Joseph Golcher lockplate. Barrel marked "C. Flowers" in script.

Charles Flowers is listed as operating a shop in Harmony, Pennsylvania, years unknown.

Condition: Barrel has a plumb patination with some scattered scratching and light pitting fro age. Some orange rust around breech. Stock shows blemishes and wear from age and use with some very minor splits. 5" old and stable repaired crack on right side of forend.

EST $ 700 - 900

Fullstock Percussion Longrifle

Lot #21 (Sale Order 20 of 192)

.36 caliber, 38.25" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Steel finish with full stock secured by three pins. Blade front sight with rear sight block. Brass ramrod pipes, entry pipes, forend cap, triggerguard, and buttplate. Round patchbox. German silver pin escutcheons and stock inlay. Barrel marked with partially legible script letters and "1865". Goulcher lockplate.

Condition: Fair. Barrel has mixed oxidation and pitting with moderate pitting around priming come. All German silver inlay is intact. Some repaired cracks around wrist including one from tang to lockplate screw on left side. Action is non-functional. Bore is dark with some visible rifling.

EST $ 500 - 700

Full Stock Percussion Longrifle by Calderwood

Lot #22 (Sale Order 21 of 192)

.44 caliber, 42" barrel, no S/N. Blued finish with full stock secured by three pins. Blade front sight with semi-buckhorn rear sight. Brass end cap, three brass ramrod pipes, triggerguard, and pineapple patch box. Percussion lockplate marked "WHITMORE & WOLFF/PITTSBURGH". Top of barrel marked "CALDERWOOD".

William Calderwood is listed as operating a shop on Germantown Road in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1807-1819.

Condition: Good. Barrel has a dark untouched patina with some pitting around lockplate and priming cone. Stock shows some scattered blemishes and splits near barrel including some minor missing wood around front of lockplate. Action is mostly functional though hammer has some play. Bore is dark.

EST $ 600 - 800

Published Full-Stock Percussion Longrifle by Samuel Baum

Lot #24 (Sale Order 22 of 192)

.52 caliber, 41.5" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blued barrel secured to full stock with pins. Blade front sight with rear sight block. Brass nose cap, ramrod pipes, entry pipe, triggerguard, buttplate, toe plate, and spring-catch patchbox. Top of barrel rear of sight block marked in thin elegant script "S.B." Lightly engraved Golcher lock. German silver cheek piece and thumb piece escutcheons with additional German silver barrel pin escutcheons.

Samuel Baum operated a shop in New Berlin, Union County, Pennsylvania from 1789-1840. This particular rifle is pictured as number 37 of Roy Chandler and James Whisker's Kentucky Rifle Patchboxes, Volume 2. A volume of this work is included with the lot.

Condition: Good condition. Barrel has a mixed dark and light gunmetal patination with some pitting around percussion cone. Stock is in good condition with some minor handling marks and blemishes. Action is not functional. Bore is somewhat dark with some old grime and dust along with visible rifling. Would clean to better.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

Fullstock Percussion Kentucky Rifle

Lot #25 (Sale Order 23 of 192)

.48 caliber, 43" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, full-length hardwood stock, brass mountings with four-piece patchbox. Percussion lock appears to be marked WARRANTED over URBANA O. Double set triggers, fixed buckhorn rear sight and Rocky Mountain front sight blade. Includes wood ramrod.

Condition: Good. Barrel with a moderately oxidized patina and some pitting. Needs mechanical attention, pitted bore is fair, stock with wear and burn out wood loss at bolster.

EST $ 500 - 700

Half Stock Percussion Rfile

Lot #26 (Sale Order 24 of 192)

.50 caliber, 35.5" octagonal barrel, lockplate marked A.W. Spies. Maple stock with grooved cheek piece on both sides of the stock. Brass furniture, notched rear barrel sight, blade front sight. Single set trigger.

Condition: This rifle si sharp and crisp. Excellent overall. Bore is good. Percussion nipple has been replaced.

EST $ 650 - 1000

Early Relic Fowler

Lot #27 (Sale Order 25 of 192)

.572 bore diameter, 47.5" round barrel, notched rear barrel sight. blade front sight. Walnut stock.

Condition: Overall good condition, Stock has a replaced piece of wood in the toe. som aged cracks. barrel is brown with some light pitting.

EST $ 600 - 1000

Percussion Halfstock Fowler

Lot #28 (Sale Order 26 of 192)

.600 smooth bore diameter, 31" half-octagonal / half-round barrel, no S/N. No visible markings. Brass buttplate and triggerguard. Brown barrel with walnut stock.

Condition: This percussion half-stock is in attic-like condition. A plum patina throughout with some surface oxidation around the percussion nipple and lock. The stock is in the black near the butt with nicks and dings. Bore is pitted.

EST $ 600 - 900

Percussion Target Rifle

Lot #29 (Sale Order 27 of 192)

.32 caliber, 24" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blade front sight with aperture rear sight and semi buckhorn elevator rear sight. Brass triggerguard, buttplate, toe plate, and patch box. Unmarked back-action lock with double set-trigger and threaded barrel. Replacement ramrod. Barrel inscription "E. Phillips" reveals the origin to be from the shop of prominent New York gunsmith, Edwin Phillips, who created some of the most elegant heavy percussion target rifles of the Civil War period. Examples are pictured in Swinney and Rowe, "The New York State Firearms Trade," Vol. 5, pp. 383-389. Believed to have been designed as a "buggy rifle," as its barrel easily unscrews from breech/buttstock.

Condition: Good condition. Barrel has a dark plumb patination with some thinning on sharp edges. Some age darkening to other parts, stock shows minor handling imperfections with no serious cracks or splits. Action functions normally; bore is fair to good with some old fouling.

EST $ 600 - 900

Will Moore Percussion Double Barrel Shotgun

Lot #30 (Sale Order 28 of 192)

12 gauge, 28" barrels with patent breech. Engraved back-action percussion locks marked Will Moore. Checkered finely figured walnut stock.

Condition: Most of the finish has turned brown. Locks are sharp and crisp with a mottled grey look. Overall very good.

EST $ 500 - 700

Twice-Converted Harpers Ferry U.S. Model 1840 Rifled-Musket

Lot #31 (Sale Order 29 of 192)

.69 caliber, 42" barrel, no S/N. Bright barrel secured to military stock by three spring-retained barrel bands. Lockplate marked forward of hammer with "[eagle]/US". Marked rear of hammer "HARPERS/FERRY/1841". Sideplate and tail of triggerguard marked with matching "12" rack numbers, as do barrel bands. Lockplate interior marked "A12", with back of hammer marked "12". Button end ramrod. Top of barrel marked in two lines "BUTTERFIELD'S/PHILADA".

The Butterfield Patent priming method, designed by Jesse Butterfield and patented in 1855, utilized a disk of fulminate mercury stored in an attached reserve forward of the hammer. In 1859, Butterfield was awarded a contract from the U.S. government for the right to convert 5,000 arms in the arsenals to his system. Final numbers and other data related to the completion, or lack thereof, to the contract have been lost. In any case, this arm seems to have been converted at an unknown time from the Butterfield system to the more conventional percussion cap primer.

Condition: Good. Barrel retains a mostly bright finish with some scattered oxidation and light rust spots. Some marking to metal from old conversions. Markings legible. Stock shows some minor wood loss around barrel but is otherwise free of major cracks and damage. Mechanically functional. Bore is mostly bright with some old dust and visible rifling.

EST $ 900 - 1200

Harpers Ferry U.S. Model 1842 Fowler Conversion

Lot #32 (Sale Order 30 of 192)

.69 caliber, 35.25" barrel, no S/N. Bright finish with cut-down military stock. Lockplate marked foward of hammer with American eagle over "US" and "HARPERS/FERRY/1849" in three lines on tail.

Condition: Relic condition. Barrel has a coat of moderate rust and oxidation extending to lockplate, Stock has some feathery texture remaining with some minor cracks and splits around lockplate. Action is functional.

EST $ 500 - 750

Commercial British Enfield Rifle

Lot #33 (Sale Order 31 of 192)

Altered to .65 caliber, 39" smooth barrel, no S/N. Blued finish with stock secured by three bands, rear band secured by pin. Blade front sight with 1,200-yard rear elevator sight. Barrel shows British proofs of "[crown]/BP" and "[crown]/BV" along with "19". Breech marked "82" with matching number on triggerguard. Stock shows " VIII" mating mark in ramrod channel with front barrel band appearing to show matching marking. Lockplate interiors do not appear to be marked. Ramrod appears to be of the one-piece variety. Lockplate unmarked but does show remnants of crown marking just rear of front lockplate screw.

Condition: Fair. Barrel has a dark blue patina with some scattered rust and oxidation. Stock snows numerous repairs but does not currently exhibit major damage. Action is functional, will operate better with care. Bore is dark with some dusty rust and oxidation.

EST $ 600 - 800

Martial Marked Spencer Carbine

Lot #34 (Sale Order 32 of 192)

.54 caliber, 20.5" barrel, S/N 59633. Forend marked rear of screw "R", with left side of wrist rear of sling bar marked with remnants of military cartouche. Further marked "L" on triggerguard.

Condition: Good. Piece has been cleaned obliterating markings and leaving serial number partially legible. Stock appears to have evidence of sanding and refinishing. Action is fine. Bore is mostly bright with visible rifling.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

Continental Percussion Parlor Pistol and Allen & Wheelock Percussion Pistol (Lot of 2)

Lot #35 (Sale Order 33 of 192)

1) 4mm, 7.625" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blued barrel, engraved frame in the white, fluted hardwood grip. Tip down smoothbore barrel with central ignition percussion cone and cocking lever similar to the Devisme M1854/55 system. Unmarked, no visible proof marks.

2) .31 caliber, 3" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 543. Blued finish, smooth varnished walnut grips.

Provenance: Property from the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Sold to Benefit the Art Acquisitions Fund

Condition: 1) Very good. Retains most of the blue on the barrel. Crisp throughout, mechanically functional, moderately oxidized bore. Grips with some dings and mars.

2) Very good. Retains some blue, much of it flaked and with some loss. Clear markings, fair bore with moderate oxidation. Not mechanically functional, mainspring is broken. Grips with some handling marks and added finish.

EST $ 500 - 1000

Patent Papers For Revolving Rifle by Morgan .L.Rood Patent #10.259

Lot #36 (Sale Order 34 of 192)

22" x 17" framed document granting Morgan L Rood of Marshall, Michigan who paid $30 to the Treasury of the United States for a patent on November, 22, 1853. Document is signed by the Secretary of the Interior and the Commissioner of Patents. Lot includes a hand written letter in a 22" x 17" frame signed by Morgan L. Rood describing the cylinder and mechanical details of his invention. Letter has written content on both sides and is witnessed by George Johnson and Isaac Gifford. The letter has an affixed trade card of Joe Van Den Berg of Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Condition: Both documents are in very good condition.

EST $ 750 - 1000

Sharps & Hankins Model 3 Derringer

Lot #37 (Sale Order 35 of 192)

.32 short RF caliber, 3.5" barrels, S/N 3934. Steel finish with rosewood grips. Top of barrels marked with one line Sharps & Hankins address. Right side of frame with two line "C.SHARPS PATENT/JAN. 25 1859" markings. Serial number on bottom of butt.

Condition: Fair. Scattered oxidation to finish with markings remaining legible Grips in good condition with no major cracks or splits. Hammer cocks but seems to have issue with mainspring, barrel release non-functional. Bores are dark with a coat of fouling.

EST $ 400 - 600

Martial-Marked Colt Model 1860 Revolver

Lot #38 (Sale Order 36 of 192)

.44 caliber, 8" round barrel, S/N 102081 (ca. 1863). Steel finish with brass triggerguard and one-piece varnished walnut grip. Top of barrel marked with one-line New York address. Inspection marks on backstrap and rear of triggerguard. Grip marked on each side with worn inspector cartouches.

Condition: Fair. Piece has an overall gunmetal gray patination with all the original blue worn away. Scattered old pitting and oxidation. Grip is in good condition with much original varnish remaining and some minor handling marks. Cylinder scene and other markings barely legible. mechanically fine, bore is mostly dark with some old pitting and worn rifling.

EST $ 750 - 1000

Martially Marked Remington Model 1861 Revolver aka Elliott Model

Lot #39 (Sale Order 37 of 192)

.44 caliber, 8" octagonal barrel, S/N 15223. Blued finish with brass triggerguard and two-piece walnut grips. German silver cone front sight with grooved top strap. Barrel marked with two-line patent date and Remington & Son address. Bottom of barrel marked with serial number. Left grip marked with US inspector markings.

Condition: Good. Most of the original blued finish has worn away showing a gunmetal coloration on exposed parts. Some bluing and plum patination remaining on cylinder. Grips are in good condition with some minor handling marks and good cartouche. Action is functional but somewhat sticky due to grease. Bore is bright with visible but worn rifling.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Martial Marked Remington-Beals New Model Army Revolver

Lot #40 (Sale Order 38 of 192)

.44 caliber,7.75" octagonal barrel, S/N 7852. Blued finish with two-piece wood grips. Barrel marked with one-line Remington address and serial number. Right grip marked with remnants of inspector cartouche.

Condition: Fair. Finish has worn to an overall plumb patination with some old cleaned pitting. Most markings nearly illegible. Right grip is missing a major section of wood but cartouche is preserved, if mostly illegible. Mechanically functional. Barrel is loose with bore showing old pitting and fouling.

EST $ 800 - 1200

Civil War Dug Relic Collection

Lot #42 (Sale Order 39 of 192)

Milk Tin bottom dug at Camp Holly which existed during the siege of Petersburg located near Fort Harrison, VA.

Canteen dug at Chancellorsville

Shell fragment dug at Gettysburg

Spoon dug at Fair Oaks

Gettysburg Desk Set

Condition: Relic dug condition.

EST $ 800 - 1200

Civil War Relic Collection Including Bayonets

Lot #43 (Sale Order 40 of 192)

Lot of 12 dug relics. Tin ammunition sleeve from Springfield rifle cartridge box dug along "Grant's Lines" at Cold Harbor.

Condition: EST $ 600 - 800

Confederate Side Knife

Lot #44 (Sale Order 41 of 192)

13" blade stamped Cast Steel John Passmore. Overall length is 18". Blade is pitted and darkly patinaed. Wood handle, iron ferrule and wood pommel secured by 6 copper wire bands.

John Passmore was a blacksmith from Salina, New York (Onindaga County) according to the 1850 census.

Condition: Knife is tight and solid and is in very good overall condition.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Rare Confederate Pocket Knife Stamped I.C.W. - J. Copley

Lot #45 (Sale Order 42 of 192)

Knife measures 5 1/8" closed and a full 8 7/8" open. 3.75" blade stamped A Real Virginian and opposite side stamped I.C.W. and J. Copley. One side of the grips scales is stag, the other side is a period hand whittled live oak replacement.

This knife maker should not be confused with the later J. Copley & Sons Sheffield. The knife for sale is made by an earlier Civil War era maker. It is likely that this knife was made to sell to the Confederate market in Virginia.

Condition: Blade is lightly pitted and heavily patinated. Wood side of the grips with light expected age cracks and dark patination.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

US Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Roby

Lot #46 (Sale Order 43 of 192)

34.75" curved single-edged blade with 27" stopped fuller, 1" wide at ricasso. Leather covered hilt with 13 wraps to twisted brass wire. Standard 3-branch brass guard and pommel cap. Retains traces of the leather throat washer at blade to hilt junction. Obverse ricasso marked US/1865/A.G.M. with reverse ricasso marked ROBY / CHELMSFORD / MASS. No visible inspection on the pommel cap. Steel scabbard with brazed lap seam is missing the throat and has no visible inspection marks at the drag.

Condition: Good. Blade with a dull gray patina and scattered surface oxidation and discoloration. Brass with a nice, uncleaned patina. Leather grip wrap with wear and some loss. Scabbard with an oxidized patina, some scattered bumps and dings, and moderate wear. Retains suspension rings, missing throat.

EST $ 500 - 700

Civil War Flag

Lot #47 (Sale Order 44 of 192)

Grey pennant with red cotton "O" in center, heptagonal with rectangular center. Approx. 19 x 35.5 in. (max. length). Body may be cotton blend (linen?) or wool. Hoist is a sleeve for a rope or pole of the same material as the body of the pennant. At present it is tacked to a backing sheet that appears to be muslin and framed to 27 x 43 in.

Reportedly associated with Hancock's Veteran Legion.

Condition: Not removed from frame for examination and confirmation of materials.

EST $ 800 - 1000

Civil War Era Zouave-Style Fez with Blue Tassel

Lot #48 (Sale Order 45 of 192)

Red wool shell, unlined. Tan stitching on crown appears to be machine stitched. Blue wool tassel. No visible maker's marks.

Condition: Body has some fading and loss of wool with some scattered moderate insect damage. Tassel is secured by four individual threads and is very fragile, the original securing method appears to have been lost. Moderate wear to crown stitching. Tassel appears tangled.

EST $ 800 - 1200

GAR Kepi Post 64 Cap with Fifth Corps Badge Sewn on Top, J.H. Wilson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lot #49 (Sale Order 46 of 192)

This GAR Kepi measures 8" in diameter with a 5.5" cap top. A 6" bill finishes off the front. The Kepi is marked with 64 on the front and a cross stitched to the top.

Condition: Fair condition with some wear consistent with age and use.

EST $ 300 - 500

Twice Altered Remington New Model Army Metallic Cartridge Conversion Revolver

Lot #50 (Sale Order 47 of 192)

.44-40, 8" octagonal barrel, S/N 83184. Blued finish, brass triggerguard, smooth walnut grips. Conversion number 249 on grip frame under grip and under barrel. Triggergurad marked "44" on reverse and with a U and a B on the obverse. 5-shot round cylinder with PATENTED APRIL 3D 1856 marking. The revolver appears to have originally been a Remington factory alteration to .46RF that was later altered to centerfire, apparently .44-40 as a dummy fits the chambers perfectly.

Condition: Good. Retains some of the original blue as well as what appears to be older touch up blue. Markings mostly legible. Alteration to center fire somewhat crudely affected with long firing pin added to hammer. Mechanically functional, good bore with oxidation and some pitting. Grips appear to be old replacements with a crude and incorrect screw. Grips sanded and with wear.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Remington-Beals 1858 New Model Army Revolver

Lot #51 (Sale Order 48 of 192)

.44 caliber, 8" octagonal barrel, S/N 70115. Blued finish with two-piece walnut grips. Six-shot cylinder. Bottom of barrel marked with serial number, barrel marked with three-line address and model markings.

Condition: Good. Some remnants of blued finish on barrel with majority of piece showing a gunmetal gray patina. Some verdigris on brass. Grips are in good condition with minimal wear and no serious cracks or splits. Mechanically fine. Bore is good with some minor oxidation.

EST $ 750 - 1000

Martial-Marked Remington Model 1858 Conversion Revolver Made Without Loading Gate

Lot #52 (Sale Order 49 of 192)

.44 RF caliber, 8" barrel, S/N 91349. Blued finish with brass triggerguard and two-piece smooth walnut grips. Blade front sight. Five-shot non-fluted cylinder without loading gate. Underside of barrel marked with additional serial numbers "986", "269", and "120". Frame shows "CA 346" stamp. Left grip shows remnants of military cartouche.

Condition: Good. Much of the blued finish remains with some wear to muzzle and sharp edges along with working parts. Additional light scratches and wear throughout. Grips are in good condition with some minor dents and wear with a very small section of missing wood on toe of left grip, though this damage is quite old. Mechanically fine with some old oxidation and pitting showing visible edges to rifling.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Factory Remington Conversion Revolver without Ejector

Lot #53 (Sale Order 50 of 192)

.44 caliber, 8" octagonal barrel, S/N 887808. Blued finish with plain two-piece walnut grips. Underside of barrel forward of leading lever marked "252". Frame marked with S" and "U" markings as well as triggerguard showing "UB" stamps. Six-shot cylinder marked with 1855 patent markings.

Condition: Very good. Frame retains most of its blued finish with some wear of sharp edges and a very light brown oxidation in exposed areas. Some scratches from age. Grips show some minor handling wear with no serious cracks, splits, or other major damage. mechanically fine with a good bright bore showing minor dust.

EST $ 1000 - 3000

Factory Cartridge Conversion of Early Remington-Rider Double Action Belt Revolver

Lot #54 (Sale Order 51 of 192)

.38 caliber, 6.5" octagonal barrel, S/N 4274. Blued finish with brass triggerguard and two-piece walnut grips. Six-shot cylinder with metallic cartridge conversion numbered "418" as is underside of barrel forward of loading lever stud. Top of barrel marked with early three-line markings"PATENTED SEPTEMBER 14 1858/E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, New York.U.S.A./NEW MODEL".

Condition: Fair. Most of the original blued finish has worn away leaving behind a gunmetal gray coloration. Grips how some minor handling wear but are free of major cracks, splits, and other major damage. Mechanically fine. Bore shows some old dust and grime along with visible edges to rifling.

EST $ 650 - 1000

Composite Springfield Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot #55 (Sale Order 52 of 192)

.45-70 caliber, 22" barrel, S/N 38031 (mfg. ca1875). Blued and color case hardened finish, smooth walnut stock. 1873 marked low-arch breech, grooved trigger, 3-click tumbler, solid musket-style buttplate is a replacement. Sling bar and ring, "R" marked M1879 Rifle rear sight, pinned front sight blade, later M1890 sight protector barrel band. Short, thick wrist stock with 10" comb. The number 21 is made from brass pins in the reverse buttstock.

Condition: Good. Retains no finish with a mottled brownish-gray patina and weak markings. Metal with some pitting, mechanically functional, poor bore with moderate pitting throughout. Stock worn and sanded with some dings and mars as well as some minor splintering and grain cracks around the tip of the forend.

EST $ 600 - 800

Model 1865 Spencer Carbine Attributed to Kit Carson

Lot #56 (Sale Order 53 of 192)

.56-50 caliber, 18.5" barrel, S/N 2820. Serial number on barrel under forend matches. Blade front sight with ladder rear sight. Fitted with stabler cut-off. Blued barrel with color case hardened frame and smooth walnut stock, smooth forend secured by a single barrel band. Top of receiver marked "Model 1865" over four-line "Spencer Repeating Rifle/PAT'D MARCH 6 1860/MANUF'D AT PROV. R.I./BY BURNSIDE RIFLE CO." No military markings present on stock or sub-inspector markings on small parts. Stock decorated around the periphery with square shanked brass-headed tacks on each side of stock. Obverse of stock hand-marked with punch tool, reading "C. CARSON", with what appears to be an abandoned attempt of the same style of marking on the reverse. Magazine follower tube not present. A hard used Spencer carbine, showing features and wear typical of American Indian use.

According to a document dated July 24, 1946, this carbine was placed on loan to Bent Lodge No. 42, Free and Accepted Masons, by Mrs. C.D. Weimer (nee Elsa Gusdorf) shortly before the death of her mother Bertha on August 30, 1946. The document specifies that the carbine is to be held "In Trust for Melvin B. Weimer" Elsa's son.

Bent Lodge served as the caretakers of the Carson Property after its initial acquisition by the Lodge in 1910. In 1937, under the care of Lodge member Floyd Morrow, the house was first used as a museum, with the lodge charging a small fee for tours. Recognizing it's significance, we assume that Bertha Gusdorf instructed Elsa to place the carbine on loan to the Museum. In 1949, the Kit Carson Memorial Fund Inc. was chartered to ensure the perpetual care of the site as a museum.

Although the history of the carbine is lost to the ages, the Gusdorf's held a prominent place in Taos history. Elsa Gusdorf (1898-1946) was the daughter of Alexander (1848-1923) and Bertha Gusdorf (1858-1946) who came to the Taos area in the mid to late 1870s. Together with his half brother, Alexander established a flour mill, a hardware store, opened the Don Fernando Hotel and was the President of the First State Bank of Taos. At his death in 1923, the Gusdorf estate consisted of more than 12,000 acres of ranch and mining lands, along with other real estate holdings. Bertha became responsible for the family fortunes, and became the first woman to serve as president of the bank. The couple had two daughters, Elsa (Weimer) and Corine (Wylie)

Elsa lived most of her younger years in Taos, before marrying C. D Weimer of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It was through Elsa that the carbine has descended.

Though the document from Bent Lodge states that this piece was "Kit Carson's Rifle", the possibility of its use by the western hero is unclear, as Carson passed away at Fort Lyon, Colorado on May 23, 1868. By this time in his life Carson had been retired from active military service since 1867. The first military US Model 1865 carbines did not arrive in the Colorado Territory until 1868, at which time 500 were issued. Though rare, these carbines are easily distinguished by a brand on the observe side of the buttstock reading "U.S./COL. TER." in addition to the typical military cartouches. However, the gun may have been acquired by Carson on his late 1867 trip to Washington, in which he accompanied several Chiefs of the Ute nation to assist them in their lobbying of the U.S. Federal Government for aid. In any case, the carbine has for many years been labeled as his carbine, even being the subject of a published picture in the 1978 Time-Life publication The Scouts (page 33). The lot is further accompanied by a Polaroid photograph dated 10/7/98 showing the carbine on display with other rifles at the Carson Museum.

The lot additional includes a beaded buckskin rifle scabbard (which was almost certainly not made for the carbine) from the early 20th century, as well as a copy of the original loan documents from the Bent Lodge, the Polaroid photograph showing the gun on exhibit, and a copy of the Time Life series book in which the carbine and scabbard are illustrated.

Condition: Carbine shows wear typical of Indian use. Barrel has a mixed gunmetal patination with some streaks of rust around receiver along with some darkening to a chocolate coloration. Some patches of bright steel remaining on receiver as well as triggerguard. Markings on lockplate obliterated, with receiver markings partially legible. Some loss of tacks with stabler cut-off mechanism missing. Stock shows some marks and blemishes consistent with age and use as well as some drying and stable cracks, especially on wrist. Some sections of missing wood typical with a well-used gun of this age. Sling bar missing. Action is fine and very tight. Bore is dark with scattered old pitting and some visible rifling. A well-used carbine with western provenance

EST $50,000 - 75,000

Engraved Early 3rd Model Winchester 1866 Rifle

Lot #57 (Sale Order 54 of 192)

.44RF, 24" octagonal barrel, S/N 20685 (mfg. ca1869). Blued finish, brass frame and furniture, smooth straight gripped walnut stock with crescent buttplate and smooth forend. Two-line barrel marking with KING'S IMPROVEMENT mark. Frame engraved with neat foliate scrolls and punch dot background shading with game scene panels of deer on both sides, barrel tang engraved en-suite. Equipped with sling swivels. Rear sight is a simple buckhorn replacement, dovetailed Rocky Mountain front sight. Butt trap is void of cleaning rods.

Condition: Good. Barrel and magazine tube with a moderately oxidized plum brown patina, retaining legible markings on the barrel. Engraving remains clear and crisp on receiver. Mechanically functional, fair bore with strong rifling and moderate pitting along its length. Trigger spring replaced. Rear sight replaced as noted. Wood with scattered bumps, dings and bruises and a crack around the upper tang on the obverse.

EST $ 3000 - 5000

Winchester Late 2nd Model 1873 Rifle

Lot #58 (Sale Order 55 of 192)

.44-40 (.44WCF), 20.5" octagonal barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, smooth straight-gripped walnut stock with crescent buttplate and smooth walnut forend. Standard barrel and tang markings. Lower tang broken and repaired, no visible serial number. Dust cover with screwed on guide rail. Barrel shortened, probably from 24" with magazine tube shortened as well and reattached with a replacement mount. Both front and rear sights replaced. Trapdoor in butt void of cleaning rods. Stock and forend with decorative folk art carvings.

Condition: Fair. Retains no finish with a combination of thickly oxidized brown patina over gray and a layer of thick blackish patina typical of smoke and grease developing on a gun long hanging on a wall near fire. Mechanically functional, fair bore with rifling and moderate even pitting along its length. Stock worn and lightly sanded with bumps and dings and added folk art decorations.

EST $ 800 - 1200

Third Type Winchester Model 1873 Rifle

Lot #59 (Sale Order 56 of 192)

.44-40 caliber, 23.75" octagonal barrel, S/N 166728A (ca. 1884). Blued finish with plain forend and grip. Blade front sight with semi-buckhorn elevator rear sight. Third type frame with integral rail. Barrel marked with Two-line Winchester address and patent dates including King's patent. Serial number on lower tang.

Condition: Good to very good. Barrel and frame have a mixed oxidation with some thinning on sharp edges. Stock shows some handling marks and dents but no major cracks, splits, or other damage. Mechanically fine with bore showing some old scratching and pitting along with visible rifling.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Third Type Winchester Model 1873 Rifle

Lot #60 (Sale Order 57 of 192)

.38-40 WCF caliber, 23.75" octagonal barrel, S/N 355629B (ca. 1890). Blued finish with plain forend and wrist. Blade front sight with semi-buckhorn elevator rear sight. Barrel shows two-line Winchester address and caliber. Third type frame with integral rail. Serial number on lower tang.

Condition: Good to very good. Overall dark untouched patina with some thinning on sharp edges. Some dents and blemishes to stock including some deep gouges on right side of butt, but no serious cracks, splits, or other damage. Mechanically fine, bore shows some old pitting and scratches with visible but worn rifling.

EST $ 600 - 800

Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #61 (Sale Order 58 of 192)

.45 Colt caliber, 7.5" barrel, S/N 4139 (mfg. ca1874). Blued and color case hardened finish, smooth walnut grip. Single line "italic" barrel address, two-line with two-date patent marking on frame, followed by U.S. Matching serial numbers on frame, barrel, triggerguard, butt and cylinder. However the font of the cylinder numbers does not match the balance of the gun numbers. Bottom of barrel marked with small Ainsworth "A" inspection and small "P". Additional small "A" inspections appear on the triggerguard and on top of the backstrap, although not on the frame as is correct. Black powder frame, early pattern ejector housing with locating pin and bullseye ejector rod head, six-groove wide rifling with narrow lands. Military pattern checkering on the hammer spur, minimal chamfer (bevel) on the front edge of the cylinder, correct for early production single actions. Some cross polish evident around front sight blade. Grip appears to be an old replacement with imperfect fit and no number visible in the backstrap cut out. An interesting early Single Action that appears to be an Ainsworth inspected gun that had a hard life after its military use and wears an old set of replacement grips. While this falls in the range of potential "Custer" Single Actions, it is more likely one fo the guns that was later reissued to the Post Office and falls within a cluster of those serial numbers, explaining why the gun may have escaped being altered to artillery.

Condition: Good. Retains no finish with a mottled and oxidized gray patina. Markings remain mostly clear and legible. Cylinder may be re-numbered. Mechanically functional, good bore with moderate oxidation. Grips replaced with wear, bumps, dings and chips.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Colt Model 1878 Revolver

Lot #62 (Sale Order 59 of 192)

.38-40 caliber, 5.5" barrel, S/N ??430. Nickel finish, mother of pear grips. Hard worn and well used, Colt M1878 with full serial number illegible, correct one-line barrel address and matching cylinder. Lanyard ring broken.

Condition: Fair. Retains traces of nickel with moderate oxidation and some scattered pitting and wear. Action loose, but functional with poor timing and indexing. Poor bore is heavily oxidized with visible rifling and some moderate pitting. Grips with wear and chipping.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Remington Model 1875 Revolver

Lot #63 (Sale Order 60 of 192)

.44-40 caliber, 5.75" barrel, S/N 171. Nickel finish, ivory grips. Gun's barrel shortened from 7.5" to 5.75" during the period of use with front sight re-set. One-line barrel address, frame marked "44" forward of cylinder on reverse.

Condition: Good. Retains much of an old re-nickel over some pitting. Legible markings, mechanically functional, with soft action that suggests the hammer notches may be well worn as half cock does not always engage. Good bore with strong rifling and even light pitting. Grips old replacements that show age and moderate wear with some loss.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

**Factory Engraved Colt Single Action Army

Lot #64 (Sale Order 61 of 192)

.45 Colt caliber, 5.5" barrel, S/N 349801 (mfg. ca1927). Nickel finish, mother of pearl grips. Engraved with flowing foliate scrolls with feathery sprays which cover most fo the smokeless powder frame and part of the cylinder and barrel. Coverage is about 75%. Grips with raised carved steer head on the obverse with red eyes. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter that confirms that the gun was factory engraved with a nickel finish and was shipped to Wolf & Klar in Fort Worth on January 12, 1927. It was the only gun in the shipment. The letter also notes that the gun had hard rubber grips when it left the factory, which are no longer present. A lovely late pre-war Single Action with factory engraving that would enhance any serious Colt collection.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the nickel finish with some flaking and loss on the hammer, high edges of the cylinder, at the muzzle and contact points of the backstrap and gripstrap. Mechanically functional, fine bore, clear markings and crisp engraving. Grips very good although they show less than perfect fit, mostly notably being proud of the grip strap. They also show some light minor handling marks.

EST $ 30000 - 40000

Smith & Wesson Model 3 American First Model Single Action Revolver

Lot #65 (Sale Order 62 of 192)

44 S&W caliber, 8" barrel, S/N 2674. Fully readable barrel address. Two-piece walnut grips. Blue finish.

Condition: Barrel address is legible and readable. Barrel has some pitting with traces of blue in the most protected areas. Cylinder is very sharp and crisp with traces of blue blending with plum. The frame is sharp and crisp with some light traces of original blue finish. Overall a very good example.

EST $ 1500 - 2000

Smith & Wesson 2nd Model Schofield Revolver

Lot #66 (Sale Order 63 of 192)

.45 S&W Schofield, 7" ribbed barrel, S/N 5176. Blued finish, smooth walnut grips. Standard barrel and frame markings, US on butt. Cylinder number matches. Right grip number 4607 with weak outline of a cartouche. Left grip not numbered with no hint of inspection mark.

Condition: Good. Retains some blue on the frame with hints on the barrel, which is mostly a smooth brownish-gray patina. Mechanically functional, good bore with moderate oxidation, strong rifling and scattered pitting. Grips replaced, with wear and chips, dings, mars and marks.

EST $ 2000 - 3500

Scarce Remington Model 1890 Revolver

Lot #67 (Sale Order 64 of 192)

.44-40 caliber, 7.5" barrel, S/N 20. Nickel plated finish with checkered hard rubber grips showing "RA" monogram. Top of barrel marked with one line "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y." address. Left side of barrel marked with "44 W" caliber markings. Left side of frame under grip marked "20" with matching "20" on loading gate.

Condition: Good. Most of the nickel finish remains with some moderate loss on cylinder with dark gunmetal coloration to exposed area. Grips are in good condition with expected wear from age and use along with minor chip on bottom of left grip. Mechanically fine with a slightly dark bore showing good edges to rifling. A good example of one of the most desirable Remington revolvers.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Artifacts Purportedly from the Gunfight at the OK Corral

Lot #68 (Sale Order 65 of 192)

Lot of 2. Includes a brass .45 caliber cartridge case, and a spent, mushroomed slug purportedly from the famed Gunfight at the OK Corral, which took place in Tombstone, Arizona on October 26, 1881.

According to the documentation accompanying these artifacts they were originally found in Tombstone by Joe Seubbing in 1966. Seubbing reportedly removed the slug from the window frame of the Addie Bourland Dress Shop, which formed the backdrop for the Earp's during the fight. At the time, Seubbing speculated that it was fired by Billy Clanton.

The shell casing was found on the South Side of Fremont street where the gunfight took place.

Seubbing subsequently sold the relics to Mike Moorman who displayed them in a private museum until they were acquired by the present owner. Includes a copy of a July 20, 1992 typed note from Steubbing, with an inked addendum from Mike Moorman

Condition: EST $ 1000 - 1500

Billy Royal Saddle

Lot #69 (Sale Order 66 of 192)

Serial number 116. Seat length 14", breast strap length 26", rear cinch length 36". Leather seat with buck stitching and floral tooling throughout. Wool front cinch. Silver concho on horn and cantle. Good condition. Wear from use throughout, tooling clean.

Condition: EST $ 800 - 1000

Leather Western Saddle

Lot #70 (Sale Order 67 of 192)

Tooled in ornate floral designs complete with fender, skirt, and wood stirrups covered with leather. Six silver boss ornaments with leather ribbons. Saddle elaborately adorned with with numerous silver lozenge fittings. Underside of saddle lined in wool. Lot further includes a bridle with matching silver lozenge pattern design as saddle.

Provenance: From the Collection of Dorothy "Bunny" Whitaker

Condition: Saddle is in near excellent condition.

EST $ 800 - 1200

Eagle And Snake Pommel Bowie Knife with Red Leather Sheath

Lot #71 (Sale Order 68 of 192)

8" spear point blade, marked on the ricasso James Westa Sheffield. German silver guard with German silver pommel with eagle with snake in mouth. Mother-of-pearl handles with red leather scabbard and German silver throat and tip.

Provenance: Ex: Norm Flayderman

Condition: Blade has been lightly cleaned. Left handle has an old crack near the pommel on both sides. Leather scabbard is in good condition.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Buck Brothers Bowie Knife

Lot #72 (Sale Order 69 of 192)

9" Bowie-type blade with 3" false edge. 2.5" brass guard with German silver grip pins securing classic Buck Brothers contoured rosewood grip. Obverse of blade marked "BUCK BROTHERS/CAST STEEL". Leather scabbard with copper rivets.

Condition: Knife has a gunmetal patination with some scattered oxidation. Markings show some wear and loss of definition consistent with age and use. Some verdigris on fittings with grip showing excellent condition and only minor blemishes. Verdigris on copper rivets.

EST $ 1200 - 1500

Bowie Knife By Joseph Rodgers, Verified Royal Warrent

Lot #73 (Sale Order 70 of 192)

9" clip point blade, marked on the ricasso Joseph Rodgers, Cutlers to her Majesty. Horn handles with German silver escutcheon and guard. Leather scabbard with German silver tip and throat.

Condition: The blade is very good, gunmetal grey with some staining. Edge has been sharpened. Leather scabbard is excellent.

EST $ 800 - 1200

Contemporary Wostenholme Bowie Knife with Horse Head

Lot #74 (Sale Order 71 of 192)

9 3/4" clip point blade, with cast guard, stag grips and cast horse head pommel. Ricasso marked 80/100, and blade with engraved with spread-winged eagle, eagle banner with "The IXL Bowie," and marked G. Wostenholme and Son, Washington Works, None Genuine But Those Marked IXL.

Condition: EST $ 1000 - 1500

Massive Presentation Clipped Point Bowie knife

Lot #75 (Sale Order 72 of 192)

12" blade, stamped Joseph H. Rodgers & Sons, Sheffield, and acid etched along top edge of blade Presented to Franklin Kendall in Recognition of His Meritorious Service on Mica Mountain, British Columbia and October 26, 1913 on ricasso. With scalloped German silver guard and pommel cap, leather scabbard with German silver throat and drag, drag further embellished with script FCK. Kendall (1873-1964) was born in 1873 in Massachusetts and at his death was listed as a resident of Washington, D.C. Federal Census records suggest that Kendall moved frequently before his death and held various jobs, though none gave a hint as to his location in Canada. We could find not indication of the circumstances for which he was awarded this knife. Worthy of further research.

Provenance: The Art Gerber Collection

Condition: Excellent

EST $ 800 - 1200

Stag Handle Bowie Knife

Lot #76 (Sale Order 73 of 192)

8.75" clip point blade with a 3" false edge on a 5.5" Stage Handle with a 3.5" guard. Total length is 14.25" Blade marked "Johnston" on the right side. Pommel cap with hand carved "E. DYK" over Masonic square. Leather sheath with metal throat and tip.

Condition: In fair to good condition consistent with age and use. Sheath has two torn pieces at the tip.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Rare Eagle Head Bowie Knife by Clarenbach and Herder of Philadelphia

Lot #77 (Sale Order 74 of 192)

This rare bowie knife produced by Clarenbach and Herder of Philadelphia has a steel blade measuing 10.25" long and 1.5" wide. A 7" handle with a 5.5" hilt made of brass and spun in copper sports a 1.5" eagle head on the pommel.

Condition: Item is in fair condition with wear consistent with age and use.

EST $ 4000 - 6000

Unmarked Sheffield Bowie Knife

Lot #78 (Sale Order 75 of 192)

7.25" Rakish upcurved blade on a 4" scaled handle with a 1" pommel and a 2.5" guard. Hand-engraved on one side of the blade with a buckskin hunter behind a rock shooting at a deer, chased by two dogs. The other side of the blade is hand etched with two Native Americans on horseback one with a rifle and the other with a spear chasing a bison.

Condition: Fair condition consistent with age and use.

EST $ 3000 - 5000

Rare Bowie Knife Made by Needham Brothers, Sheffield

Lot #79 (Sale Order 76 of 192)

6.5 blade stamped Needham Brothers Celebrated Cutlery on both sides. Handle with silver spread wing eagle on both sides. Silver handle with scene of a running hound chasing a deer.

Condition: Blade with expected pitting. Silver handles scene with hounds and deer are in excellent condition.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

American Bowie Knife by Clarenbach & Herder of Philadelphia ca. 1840

Lot #80 (Sale Order 77 of 192)

A beautiful American Bowie knife by Calrenbach and Herder of Philadelphia ca. 1840. An 8" single edge spear point blade with a 2.5" false edge. on a 4.5" finely checkered wooden grip handle with five brass pins. Overall length is 12.5" The blade is stamped "Clarenbach and Herder" on its ricasso and is also stamped "Clarenbach and Herder" with "Philada" half way down the blade. For a similar knife refer to The American Bowie Knife by Norm Flayderman p.321.

Condition: In fair to good condition consistent with age and use.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

Qajar Dynasty Khula Khud

Lot #81 (Sale Order 78 of 192)

Shell of 8" diameter devoid of lining with remnants of mail aventail. Sliding nose guard with plume holders. Engraved throughout with floral arabesque and and human figures.

Provenance: Property from the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Sold to Benefit the Art Acquisitions Fund

Condition: Interior has a moderate coat of orange rust. Some scattered darkening and oxidation of shell with some remnants of what appears to be niello and brass inlay on decorations. Spike missing.

EST $ 400 - 800

Good Qajar Persian Khula Khud Helmet Ca. 1870

Lot #82 (Sale Order 79 of 192)

Dome skull with central spike, etched throughout with characteristic Persian animal scenes outlined in gold. Rim decorated with silver Damascene calligraphy.

Condition: Helmet in good condition with original plume holder and central spike. Pleated red silk lining with chain mail Exemplary condition. Has been previously lacquered. Better quality and condition than usually found.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

Qajar Dynasty Khula Khud Helmet with Aventail

Lot #83 (Sale Order 80 of 192)

Shell of 7.5" circumference with four-piece padded interior lining. Hemet has been fitted with mail aventail consisting of butted rings in 4-in-1 pattern. Sliding nose guard with plume holders and cruciform spike. Decorated throughout with floral arabesque with animals along with Arabic script.

Provenance: Property from the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Sold to Benefit the Art Acquisitions Fund

Condition: Some staining and darkening from age. Mail in in good condition with only minor loss of rings. Interior padding in good condition, appears to be original.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Good Persian Qajar Bazu Band Ca. 1870

Lot #84 (Sale Order 81 of 192)

Fine bazu band etched with classic Persian animal motifs including deer and lion, all scenes bordered in gold. Bazu band retains two plates usually missing.

Condition: Great condition with little wear with original lining and museum tag. Bazu band all good.

EST $ 600 - 800

Qajar Dynasty Sipar

Lot #85 (Sale Order 82 of 192)

Late 19th-early 20th centuries, 20" diameter. Of rounded form with four applied bosses, surface of shield with chased floral and other designs, with silver and gilt brass wire decorations, gilt brass rim.

Provenance: Property from the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Sold to Benefit the Art Acquisitions Fund

Condition: Lacking carrying straps

EST $ 1000 - 2000

Indian Shield

Lot #86 (Sale Order 83 of 192)

Late 19th-early 20th centuries, lacquered and pressed leather, with four brass bosses and corresponding wrought iron strap rings on verso, the center and exterior border with a hand-painted geometric decoration. Retains old tag " Jul 1917, Gift of J Reblack."

Provenance: Property from the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Sold to Benefit the Art Acquisitions Fund

Condition: EST $ 1000 - 2000

Mid-16th Century German Steel Breastplate

Lot #87 (Sale Order 84 of 192)

15" high x 15" wide at its widest point. Top region with two buckles. Top regions and side regions with primitively rendered delineated rolled borders. Reverse side of plate with inked red museum acquisition numbers. Four wide rivets on reverse side appear to be old.

Provenance: Property from the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Sold to Benefit the Art Acquisitions Fund

Condition: Center part of the front breast plate is oxidized with numerous scratches and abrasions. Reverse side of breast plate with expected rough surface from maker's tools.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Dutch Mid 17th Century "Lobster tail" Helmet

Lot #88 (Sale Order 85 of 192)

with, wrought iron shell, neck and cheek plates, with copper-topped rivets and sliding nose protector.

Condition: EST $ 600 - 800

Pair of Albanian Rat Tail Flintlock Pistols

Lot #89 (Sale Order 86 of 192)

.65 caliber, 11.5" barrels, no S/N. Brass full stocks in the distinctive Balkan style with arabesque motifs throughout. Miquelet-style locks with grooved frizzens.

Condition: Barrels are dark with some scattered oxidation and pitting. Brass stocks show some evidence of cleaning including some dried polishing compound in low areas. One triggerguard missing. Bores are dark and fouled. One action non-functional.

EST $ 700 - 900

Early European Flintlock Pistol

Lot #90 (Sale Order 87 of 192)

.612 bore diameter, 10.25" two stepped round barrel. Early faceted banana shaped flintlock. Left side plate has nice piercings, raised carved fruitwood stock. Iron furniture.

Condition: Overall good condition. A piece of wood has been added to the stock. small pice wood missin gfrom the butt cap. All metal has an untouched patina.

EST $ 650 - 1000

Pair of Fine North African Miquelet Pistols

Lot #91 (Sale Order 88 of 192)

1) .58 caliber, 19.75" octagonal-to-round barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, brass furniture with silver wire and brass decorations, hardwood stock. Miquelet lock with extremely heavy mainspring, false ramrod. Profusely decorated and probably made for the tourist trade during the late 19th or early 20th century.

2) .62 caliber, 18.25" octagonal-to-round barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, German silver furniture with silver wire and brass decorations, hardwood stock with raised carvings. Miquelet lock with extremely heavy mainspring, false ramrod. Profusely decorated and probably made for the tourist trade during the late 19th or early 20th century.

Condition: Both about good to very good. Showing wear and oxidation. Both locks mechanically functional but very tight. Bores oxidized with moderate pitting. Stocks with bumps, dings and minor mars.

EST $ 800 - 1200

Rare and Fine Spanish and American Silver Mounted Dagger

Lot #92 (Sale Order 89 of 192)

This dagger has a 4.5" spear point blade on a 3.5" wooden handle with a silver mount and pommel and silver inlays on the grip.

Condition: Good condition consistent with age and use.

EST $ 1200 - 1500

Lot of 15 Swords and Machetes Of Various Regions and Origins and One African Spear Head

Lot #93 (Sale Order 90 of 192)

Lot consists of an African sword with a 32" blade on a 5" handle with a 1.5" hilt with a metal sheath
an African sword with a 20.5" blade on a 5" wooden handle
an African sword with a 17.75" blade on a 4.5" wooden handle with a brass and leather sheath
an African sword with a 23.75" blade on a 5" wooden handle with a leather sheath
an Indonesian sword with a 24" blade on a 4.25' handle with a wooden sheath
a cutlass with a 26" blade on a 6.25" handle with a black leather sheath
a clasp sword with a 12" blade on a 13.5" wooden and brass handle
a machete with a 16" blade on a 8" handle with a wooden sheath
an Indonesian sword with a 33.75" on a 4.5" handle with a wooden sheath
a sword with a 17" blade on a 5" handle with a metal sheath
a machete with a 18.5" blade on a 6.75" handle with a wooden sheath
a sword with a 19" blade on a 5" wooden handle with a wooden sheath
a sword with a 19" blade on a 4.5" with a wooden sheath
a machete with a 16' blade on a 6' handle with a wooden sheath
an African spear head measuring 26" long and 3" wide
an African sword with a 26" blade on a 5' wooden handle with a 1" hilt with a leather and brass sheath.

Provenance: Property from the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Sold to Benefit the Art Acquisitions Fund

Condition: EST $ 500 - 1000

Prussian Guard Pickelhaub

Lot #94 (Sale Order 91 of 192)

Enlisted man's, both cockades present as is chin strap, which may be a replacement.

Condition: EST $ 400 - 600

Prussian Ersatz Kugelhelm

Lot #95 (Sale Order 92 of 192)

Green felt covering, front plate with gray finish, post 1915.

Condition: both cockades, chinstrap present leather liner complete, identified in ink on interior "Oldhaver

EST $ 800 - 1000

Remington Iroquois Pocket Revolver

Lot #96 (Sale Order 93 of 192)

.22 caliber, 2" barrel, no S/N. Nickel finish with black plastic grips. Barrel marked with Remington address and "IROQUOIS". Seven-shot non-fluted cylinder with rear mounted stops.

Condition: Good. Some flaking of finish around edges of frame and barrel. mechanically fine. Some fouling in bore and cylinders.

EST $ 600 - 900

Remington Model 1901 Target Pistol

Lot #97 (Sale Order 94 of 192)

.22 short RF caliber, 8.75" octagonal to round barrel, no S/N. Blued finish with checkered forend and grip. Windage-adjustable blade front sight with u-notch rear sight. Underside of barrel marked with caliber. Left side of frame shows two-line Remington address and patent dates.

Condition: Good. Some thinning of original blued finish on sharp edges and muzzle along with some scattered scratches. Frame has moderate wear to edges with grip showing some dents to bottom portion. Mechanically fine with a bore showing some old pitting and visible rifling.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

* Colt Model 1908 Hammerless Pistol

Lot #98 (Sale Order 95 of 192)

.380 caliber, 3.5" barrel, S/N 14387 (ca. 1913). Blued finish with checkered black plastic Colt grips. Slide marked with caliber and two-line address and patent dates. Serial number on left side aof frame.

*FFL required

Condition: Fair to good. Most of the blued finish remains with some scratches and scattered light rust frosting on working surfaces on slide. Some minor wear to grips but not serious cracks, splits, or other major damage. Bore shows some orange rust patches.

EST $ 500 - 700

**Engraved Smith & Wesson Military & Police 4th Change (M1905) Revolver to George A. Willhauck

Lot #99 (Sale Order 96 of 192)

.38 Special caliber, 4" barrel, S/N 393102. Blued finish, color case hardened hammer and trigger, checkered wood grips. Double action, 6-shot revolver with wing out cylinder. Right side of barrel marked SMITH & WESSON, with small S&W trademark logo on left side of frame, under cylinder release latch. Right side of barrel marked 38 S.&W. SPECIAL CTG. Barrel address in two lines reading: SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS USA / PATENTED FEB. 8 06, SEPT. 14 09, DEC. 29, 14. Matching serial numbers on the butt, under the barrel and on the rear of the cylinder, with the right grip pencil numbered to the gun. The frame recess and crane are both mating numbered 18564. Gun is profusely engraved with flowing deep relief foliate scrolls with nearly 100% coverage on the frame, nearly all of the cylinder with the exception of the flutes and with additional decoration at the breech and muzzle of the barrel, the butt, gripstrap, backstrap and triggerguard. The right side of the frame features a circular panel with a falcon as the central image. The backstrap is additionally engraved with the name: GEORGE A. WILLHAUCK.

A quick check of census records finds that in 1940 a 50-year old George A. Willhauck was living in Boston, working as a "Collections Attorney" for the Boston Telephone and Telegraph Company. Willhauck had served as Sergeant Major during WWI in the headquarters company of the 71st Artillery - Coastal Artillery Corps. Unlike many coastal artillery regiments, the 71st was actually deployed with the A.E.F., arriving in Liverpool, England on August 15, 1918 and Le Harve, France on August 30. The regiment was deployed with tractor towed 8" howitzers, but the November 11 Armistice occurred before the regiment saw combat. As "collections" in the 1930s and 1940s often involved physically tracking people down and collecting payment face to face, carrying a firearm for protection was not a bad idea and hardly uncommon. The engraving on this gun is almost certainly factory work and it is likely that the gun was commissioned by Willhauck, or possibly by the telephone company for him. The quality and condition are exquisite and it is a fantastic example of work being done at Smith & Wesson in the pre-World War II period. A factory letter from Roy Jinks has been commissioned.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Excellent. Retains most of the blued finish with some very minor wear and loss at high edges and contact points and some minor thinning, most notably on the backstrap. Hammer and trigger retain nearly all of their vivid case coloring. All markings and engraving remain extremely crisp and sharp. Mechanically excellent, fine bore. Grips fine with crisp checkering and pencil marked with matching serial number. Overall a fantastic engraved pre-War Military & Police 4th Change (M1905).

EST $ 2000 - 2500

** Yugoslavian Contract Browning Model 1910 Pistol

Lot #100 (Sale Order 97 of 192)

.380 caliber, 4.25" barrel, S/N 27698. Muzzle mismatched. Blued finish with checkered black plastic FN grips. Top of barrel marked with Yugoslavian coat of arms. Slide marked with serial number and Cyrillic markings.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Good. Nearly all of the original blued finish remains with some wear to muzzle and sharp edges. Some additional spots of oxidation and scratches. Right grip has a crack just above screw. Bore is mostly bright with visible edges to rifling.

EST $ 600 - 900

* Walther 1936 Olympia "Schnellfeuer" Pistol

Lot #101 (Sale Order 98 of 192)

.22 short caliber, 7.25" barrel, S/N 8964. Visible numbers matching. Blued finish and black painted slide with checkered walnut grips and bakelite-bottom magazine. Slide marked with Walther banner and address along with model.

*FFL required

Condition: Fair to good. Some scratching and thinning of finish with some minor wear to slide on sharp edges. Some minor oxidation spots on frame with scratches on rear of slide. Some wear and minor dents to grips, no serious cracks, splits, or other major damage. Bore is bright with visible rifling.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

German Marked Browning Hi-Power with Holster

Lot #102 (Sale Order 99 of 192)

9mm caliber, 4.75" barrel, S/N 54874a. Numbers matching. Blade front sight with fixed rear sight. Blued finish with checkered plastic grips. Barrel and frame marked throughout with German proofs and "WaA140" Waffenamts. Includes leather holster devoid of markings. Split-bottom magazine.

Condition: Very good. Some minor wear to blued finish on sharp edges. Grips show no major cracking or serious damage. Bore is in good condition with visible rifling.

EST $ 1500 - 3000

** Walther PPK/S Pistol in Original Box

Lot #103 (Sale Order 100 of 192)

.22 caliber, 3.3" barrel, S/N 118725. Blued finish with checkered Walther grips. Slide marked with serial number and Interarms import markings. Comes in original box with two spare magazines and test target.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good. Some minor wear present.

EST $ 600 - 1000

** Walther PPK Pistol 7.65 mm

Lot #104 (Sale Order 101 of 192)

Walther PPK Pistol 7.65 mm with 3.31 inch barrel. The pistol includes an embossed flap holster and certificates from WWII. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther Banner followed by the two-line legend: "Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thur)/Walther's Patent Cal 7.65 m/m" followed by "Mod PPK". The right side of the frame has the S/N "914687" vertically behind the trigger. The pistol has a side magazine release, lanyard loop butt and magazine with brown plastic finger extension. The magazine is stamped with the Walther Banner on the left side above the floor plate.

The full-flap holster has a vertical closing strap with aluminum button and extra magazine pouch on the body. The holster body is stamped "D.R.G.M." over a wreath and crossed rifle emblem and the trademark "Akah."

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Good. Retains some blue with scattered surface oxidation and some scattered pitting, most notably a thumb sized patch on the reverse of the slide over the Walther banner. Mechanically functional, good bore with scattered oxidation and discoloration. Grips with some wear, small cracks at the screws, and some smoothing of the checkering. Holster about good with moderate wear.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Third Reich First Model Luftwaffe Dagger by SMF

Lot #105 (Sale Order 102 of 192)

12" blade, nickeled mounts, with leather chained scabbard.

Condition: Heavily tarnished mounts, minor scuffs to leather scabbard, blade bright, couple of minor nicks near tip, freckled oxidation. Original pebbled leather throat washer present. Drag cracked and missing screws

EST $ 600 - 800

Third Reich SS Dagger

Lot #106 (Sale Order 103 of 192)

8 3/4" blade marked Klitterman and Moog Hahn B Solingen, with RZ and M 7/29/ 1939. Standard blade etching; guard stamped Nm.

Condition: Fine blade with usual light surface scuffs, guard with minor dings; scabbard with light scuffs.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

** No.4 Mk.1 British Enfield

Lot #107 (Sale Order 104 of 192)

.303 Brit. caliber, 25" barrel, S/N NA26214. Matching bolt.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good condition with a very good bore, mechanically excellent.

EST $ 600 - 800

** M-1 Carbine by Inland

Lot #108 (Sale Order 105 of 192)

.30 Carbine caliber, 18" barrel, S/N 107243. Parkerized finish, smooth walnut stock. Rebuilt for the Korean War with upgraded rear sight and bayonet lug. Circle-P proof in pistol grip, no visible cartouche, stock maker mark weak. Throat erosion measures 3, muzzle erosion measures 2. Includes a single magazine.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Good as rebuilt. Shows wear and use with some finish loss. Mechanically functional, good bore, stock with scattered dings and mars and lightly sanded.

EST $ 600 - 800

Airman's Leather Jacket Embroidered to A.E. Dixon

Lot #109 (Sale Order 106 of 192)

Type A-2 DWG No 30-1415 A.C. Order No 42-16175P Perry Sportswear Inc Newburgh, N.Y. Property Air Force U.S. Army 42. Stamp on rear lining reads AN X44. Leather nameplate on left chest reads A.E. Dixon.

Provenance: From the Collection of Arthur Marsh

Condition: Exterior of leather jacket with a few scuff marks. Lining with one small stain. Bottom elastic band of coat with a few moth nips on the interior.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

David Clark MC-3A Partial Pressure Flying Suit with Canvas Carrying Bag

Lot #110 (Sale Order 107 of 192)

Operational in 1957, the David C. Clark Company of Worcester, Massachusetts developed the Model MC-3 suit as a replacement for the MC-1, itself designed as a replacement for the S-2 suit. A precautionary measure against catastrophic de-pressurization at high altitudes, a constant danger faced by pilots of high-altitude Cold-War aircraft such as the U-2 and B-36. A great improvement over previous suits, the MC-3 was a turning point in pressure-suit design, using a combination of the then-common "capstan" system, and an innovative full-torso bladder around the vital organs, extending from the shoulders to the middle of the thigh. In the event of depressurization, the suit would inflate, protecting the pilot's body against the swelling caused by the low air pressure at high altitude. The raised tubes on the extremities would pull against the fabric, ensuring a tight fit when pressurized. This would give the pilot time to guide the plane to a safer, lower altitude. The suit came in 12 sizes, with fine adjustments made possible by laces throughout the suit.

The MA-2 helmet, developed by International Latex Corporation of Dover, Delaware, featured a number of improvements over its predecessors, including additional connective snaps, a better microphone, high-pressure oxygen delivery hoses, and a feeding port for food and drink on long flights. The MA-2 was a very successful design and would be used well into the 1960s, paired with several models of partial pressure suits. The helmet was used in a number of experimental high altitude/speed projects, including the XS-1, X-1A, and X-s rocket flights, as well as Project Excelsior, which included a parachute jump of over 30 Kilometers (18 miles).

Label on interior head and neck liner reads, Hood, Helmet, Flying MA-2 Stock No 8415 NL 28125-21 International Latex Corp Dover Delaware L.L.C. Part No. SPD1 MFG Contract No AF33 (602) Suppliment Agreement No Inspected JL 1957. U.S.

Coveralls with attached lining with label that reads, Coveralls High Altitude Type MC-3A Part No S-687 S/N 8415-NL10210.45 Extra Large Regular Contract No. AF33 (602)-8568 Item 11 David Clark Company Incorporated U.S. Exterior with stamped logo U.S. Air Force. Top half and bottom portion of coveralls with two separate areas with functional zipper.

Pair of brown leather gloves with green elastic trim. Functional zipper and label that reads, Gloves, High Altitude, Stock No 8415 -NL 25305-49 Size (NOV) G Contract No. AF33(602)7759 M.F.G.

Lot further includes a khaki green canvas bag with functional zipper and white stamped lettering that reads, K11 Bag, High Altitude Coveralls and Helmet Type MF-1 Exhibit WCRDF-122 Stock No. 8330-NL40470 The Berger Brothers Co. Drawing No.X54B3651 Contract No. AF33(602)5904 U.S.

Condition: Excellent.

EST $ 10000 - 15000

Waterloo Dirk of the 42d Regiment, Black Watch, in a Shadow Box Frame

Lot #111 (Sale Order 108 of 192)

11.25" blade, 15.25" overall length. Carved wood handle with ca 50% of pommel severed from the grip. Additionally ca 50% of wood is broken at the top of the grips. Metal scabbard is numbered 42 and has three heavily patinated brass fittings with floral motifs. Lot includes a copy of a photograph of Hougomont and a medal with George P. Regent and a bust of King George on one side. Opposite side marked Waterloo and Wellington June 18, 1815.

Cased in a shadow box case with cutout figure of a soldier with a note that reads, Waterloo Dirk. Bandsman's dirk of the 42d Regiment, the Black Watch, found at Hougomont, a farmhouse complex, scene of some of the fiercest fighting of the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815. The tin sheath, once leather covered, is marked with St. Andrew and 42. The middle band rear engraved, BAND, 42d Regt. No. 9" Note attached states Col. H. Petrie found the dirk "in the wall of Hougomont." On 16 June 1815 the Black Watch lost 49% of the officers and men at Quatre Bras, (45 KIA; 243 WIA). The survivor fought at Waterloo two days later in the 5th British Infantry Division which sustained 43% casualties. The 42d lost 5 KIA; 42 WIA. Presumably, this dirk belonged to one of these men? The Black Watch was one of four regiments cited individually for bravery by the Duke of Wellington.

Condition: Blade is heavily pitted and grips with fragments of wood missing as noted. Knife and scabbard are secured by wire to the background - so other side of the dirk has not been thoroughly examined. Scabbard has a significant dent in the metal. Scabbard is in near-relic condition.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

Scottish Lochaber Axe

Lot #112 (Sale Order 109 of 192)

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 $ 600 - 800

Wilkinson British Highland Officer's Sword of Lieut. Henry Balfour Fergusson Bryant, MVO

Lot #113 (Sale Order 110 of 192)

Wilkinson British Highland Officer's Sword of Lieutenant Henry Balfour Fergusson Bryant, MVO, Highland Light Infantry

32.5" blade with 16.75" median fuller, 1.25" wide at ricasso. S/N 36545. Steel guard of regimental form with red wool and leather liner trimmed in blue silk. Blade etched throughout with thistles and foliate themes along with Royal cypher and crown, Highland Light Infantry regimental crest, and personal monogram of Lt. Bryant surmounted by Scottish flag and motto "RESPICE ASPICE PROSPICE" (Look to the past, present, and future). Steel scabbard.

Henry Balfour Fergusson Bryant is included in the 1901 British Army List as a Lieutenant in the Highland Light Infantry serving in the Egyptian Army, with his first appointment dated July of 1899. Before his entry into the Highland Light Infantry, in 1895, Bryant is recorded as serving in the militia. He is again mentioned in the 1907 List as a Lieutenant serving as Aide-de-Camp to the Governor of Bombay, India. Balfour would not serve long in India, as he died of enteric fever in 1908. His obituary in the Times of London states that by his death "...the Army loses one of its strongest racquet players."

Condition: Good. Blade shows some scattered oxidation from age with etching remaining visible and legible. Some wear and flaking of finish to guard typical of age. Most of the blue silk trim is missing from guard. A very attractive sword from a short-lived regiment.

EST $ 800 - 1200

Edwardian Scottish Highland Officer's Sword, Scots Guards

Lot #114 (Sale Order 111 of 192)

31.75" double-edged blade with 18.5" fullers. Nickel-plated guard of regimental form with leather and felt lined basket. Wire-wrapped leather grip. Blade etched with Edward VII royal cypher and Scots Guards regimental crest with crown. Obverse ricasso shows five-line Henry Stark London address. Front of guard engraved with Scots Guards regimental crest. Leather scabbard with steel fittings.

Condition: Fine condition overall. Some minor storage wear and age to guard.

EST $ 800 - 1000

Meyer's & Mortimer British Highland Officer's Sword, The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

Lot #115 (Sale Order 112 of 192)

32.5" double-edged blade with double 17" median fullers, 1.25" wide at ricasso. Steel guard with traditional pierced motifs. Buff leather-backed red wool liner with blue silk edging and wire-wrapped shagreen grip. Blade etched throughout with floral motifs. Obverse of blade etched with Royal Highlander's St. Andrew, crest with motto, and four-line regimental designation. Reverse etched with Sphinx over "EGYPT", under St. Edward's Crown. Ricasso marked with four-line Meyer's & Mortimer London address and serial number 98609. Steel scabbard.

Condition: Blade is in good condition with some scattered areas of oxidation. Hilt is in good condition with some minor cleaning. All wire is present with grip in excellent condition. Scabbard has some moderate wear to plating. A good sword of arguably the most famous of British Highland regiments.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Wilkinson British Highland Officer's Sword of Lieutenant James Ritchie, 3rd Gordon Highlanders

Lot #116 (Sale Order 113 of 192)

32.25" spearpoint blade with 16" median fuller, 1.125" wide at ricasso, S/N 41112. Plated steel guard of regimental form with buff leather-backed red wool liner and wire-wrapped shagreen grip. Blade well-etched throughout with thistles, reverse with "GORDON HIGHLANDERS" with thistle under crown, along with panel with stylized initials "JR". Reverse shows George VII royal cypher. Reverse ricasso marked with four-line Henry Wilkinson Pall Mall address. Regimental pattern steel scabbard.

Lieutenant James Ritchie appears in the British Army List of June, 1907 as serving in the 3rd Gordon Highlanders, a militia regiment. He appears to disappear from army records after this time, which may indicate he was a short-term officer, usually serving in their units for a year. Another "J Ritchie" appears as a Lieutenant in the Highland Light Infantry in the Army List of 1915, though it is unclear whether this officer is of any relation to the one who owned this sword, as there is no corresponding name in the lists of the Gordon Highlanders.

Condition: Blade has a pewter patination with good detail remaining on blade. Guard has some very minor wear to plating. Grip and liner in very good condition.

EST $ 800 - 1200

Sandilands & Son Victorian Highland Officer's Sword, Highland Light Infantry

Lot #117 (Sale Order 114 of 192)

32.5" blade with double 18" median fullers. Steel guard of traditional form with buff leather-backed red wool liner with blue tape border. Blade etched throughout with floral motifs. Obverse of blade etched with Highland Light Infantry badge and crest as well as Elephant over "ASSAYE." Reverse shows crown and sunburst. Reverse ricasso marked with four-line Conduit St., London, address of Sandilands & Son. Steel scabbard.

Condition: Blade is in good condition with some evidence of past cleaning. Etching is in good attractive condition. Guard has some minor patination with grip in good contrition. A fine sword from a short-lived regiment.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

A&I Smith Victorian British Highland Officer's Undress Sword

Lot #118 (Sale Order 115 of 192)

32.5" spearpoint blade with 14" double median fullers, 1.25" wide at ricasso. Pleated guard and pommel with wire-wrapped shagreen grip. Blade etched with floral motifs as well as Victorian royal cypher and crown. RIcasso marked with two-line A&I Smith Aberdeen address. Steel regimental scabbard.

Condition: Blade has a light gunmetal patination with some scattered spots of oxidation. Some wear to grip on high edges with all wire remaining. Some wear to grip wrap seam.

EST $ 500 - 700

Wilkinson British Highland Officer's Undress Sword of Captain Charles E Anderson, Gordon Highlanders

Lot #119 (Sale Order 116 of 192)

Wilkinson British Highland Officer's Undress Sword of Captain Charles E Anderson, Gordon Highlanders, KIA 1916

Born in Shanghai in 1890, Charles Edward Anderson undertook the Royal Military Academy exam in 1909 at the age of 19. After graduation he was assigned to 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. In October 1914, Anderson was assigned to D Company and departed Southampton for France of the SS Minneapolis and two days latter arrived at the Belgian port of Zeebrugge along with the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guard, 2nd Battalion Scots Guards, and 2nd Battalion Border Regiment . On the 28th of that month, while attached to the 1st Brigade South of Cheluvelt, Belgium, the regiment came under a ferocious German attack proceeded by heavy artillery fire. The attack was successfully repelled with the loss of over 100 men from the Battalion. Another attack by the battalion three days later resulted in the serious wounding of Lieutenant Anderson, who received a bullet wound to the knee joint. THis action would later be known as one of the opening engagements of the First Battle of Ypres.

Anderson's wound was severe, and required an extensive convalescence. Medical documents dated August, 1915, state that despite numerous treatments he was still considered unfit for general or home duty, though he received a positive prognosis. He penned numerous letters to his superiors stressing his desire to return to the men of his unit, though these were met with disappointing results. Eventually, after applying for a Adjutant position, Anderson returned to the Gordons in 1916.

In July 1916, the Gordons found themselves dug in at a position near Mametz Wood, facing off against the German 2nd Army during what would be known as the Battle of Bazentin Ridge, part of the Battle of the Somme. After the loss of forward positions held by the 22nd British Infantry Brigade, the Gordons were ordered to attack and retake the village of Bazentin-le-Petit. Anderson's D Company would make up the first line of the assault, commencing at 3:30 PM on July 14th. The attack was costly for the British, as the Germans had constructed several machine gun emplacements which were used to great effect. According to documents from the British War Office, Anderson was killed on July 20th though the exact circumstances of his death are not embellished upon. He is buried in lot K. 5 of Dernancourt Communal Cemetery.

Condition: EST $ 800 - 1200

A Late Shinshinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana)

Lot #120 (Sale Order 117 of 192)

29.5" thick heavy blade with suguha hamon. Mumei nakago with one mekugi-ana. Full late shinsinto mounts compromising koiguchi, fuchi-kashira, and kojiri. Matching menuki. Iron tsuba with moon appearing through trees. Heavy katana of the type favored during the late shinshito period.

Condition: Blade is stained with scratches throughout. No chips. One fukure opening up on the right side of hamon.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Gendaito Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) Signed Kanemichi

Lot #121 (Sale Order 118 of 192)

25.75" shinogi-zukuri blade with masame hada and suguha hamon. Silvered cat-scratch habaki. 8.5" Nakago with one mekugi-ana. Eight-character signature with date. The whole contained in shirasaya.

Condition: Blade is in good condition with some very minor oxidation. Good dark color to tang.

EST $ 800 - 1000

Important WWII Archive of Major John E. Murray, Including Captured Japanese Officer's Swords & Flag

Lot #122 (Sale Order 119 of 192)

Important WWII Archive of Major John E. Murray, Including Captured Japanese Officer's Swords and Flag and Original Shipping Crate

Major John E. Murray served in the United States Army as Assistant Director

26.75" blade with yahazu midare hamon. Nakago with one mekugi-ana and takanoha yasurime. Seki Arsenal stamp with seven-charcter signature "Kanenaga(?)".

26.25" blade with suguha hamon. Nakago with one mekugi-ana and kesho yasurime. Nakago shows zodialogical "Showa mizunoe uma haru" (1942) date. Seven-character signature "Kowa Isshin Mantatsu Kin saku". These swords were produced by the Manchurian Railway Company after numerous experiments conducted by the Japanese to produce a more durable military sword that would perform more reliably in cold temperatures.

Condition: Swords are in medium state of polish with no major discernible flaws. Some minor oxidation and light rust present.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana)

Lot #123 (Sale Order 120 of 192)

26.75" shinogi zukuri blade with chu kissaki. Details of grain and temper obscured. 7.75" nakago with two mekugi-ana and only partially legible signature. Tsuka with lacquered ito and menuki of turtles. Iron tsuba with shakudo depicting a man in a mountain scene. Black painted saya.

Condition: Blade has been cleaned in the European fashion obscuring details of blade. Some ware with kissaki showing wear from amateur cleaning. Tang is dark and rusty with a good patination. Tsuba shows wear obscuring details.

EST $ 300 - 500

Japanese Showato Samurai Sword (Katana) in Civilian Mounts

Lot #124 (Sale Order 121 of 192)

25.25" shinogi-zukuri blade with details of grain and temper obscured. 8.75" nakago with one mekugi-ana and five-character arsenal-style signature. The whole in civilian mounts consisting of old lobate iron tsuba and mismatched fushi-kashira. Old kabuto-gane with gilt leaves and menuki of fish. Black lacquered saya.

Condition: Blade appears to have been cleaned in the European fashion and shows scratches and wear throughout. Some ware throughout, Some loss of color to hilt with tsuba showing wear to details. Scabbard has moderate to severe loss of lacquer.

EST $ 300 - 500

Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) in Shin-Gunto Mounts

Lot #125 (Sale Order 122 of 192)

26.25" shinogi zukuri blade with masame hada and suguha hamon. 8" nakago with two mekugi-ana. Nakago also shows carved aoi-mon of the Tokugawa. The Whole in military shin-gunto mounts.

Condition: Blade is in medium polish with visible temper and nie. Tang has a dark dry patina with some scattered orange rust and pitting.

EST $ 300 - 500

Old Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana)

Lot #126 (Sale Order 123 of 192)

27.25" (2 shaku 2 sun 8 bu) shinogi-zukuri blade with ihori mune and proportional chu kissaki. Very attractive shape of slender proportions. 8" nakago, ubu, with two mekugi-ana. Thick round iron tsuba with single hitsu-ana. Tsuka with old ito and fuchi-kashira of clouds. Lacquered stray saya in handachi style. Likely Koto period.

Condition: Blade has been polished in the European fashion obscuring some details of blade. Some scattered kizu including some shintetsu and microchips in blade. Deep rust on tang with heavy pitting. Some pitting and darkening to mounts with some damage to tsuka. A very attractive sword that would benefit from being owned by an advanced collector or professional.

EST $ 300 - 500

Japanese Late War Showato

Lot #127 (Sale Order 124 of 192)

24.5" blade with gunome hamon. 8" nakago with arsenal-style signature and Showa stamp. Wood scabbard with wood-burl lacquer pattern.

Condition: Blade is dulled and worn from scratches with scattered oxidation and staining. Tang is altered and taped to fit in scabbard. Scattered rust and oxidation to tang with signature mostly illegible.

EST $ 300 - 500

Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana)

Lot #128 (Sale Order 125 of 192)

26.5" shinogi zukuri blade with ihori mune and chu kissaki. 6.25" nakago with one mekugi-ana. Gunome midare hamon. Details of hada not visible. Old iron tsuba.

Condition: Blade has a dull oxidized patination with details of hamon and hada obscured, along with some remnants of oil staining. Tang has been previously cleaned. Blade showing some minor imperfections.

EST $ 300 - 500

Japanese Samurai Sword

Lot #129 (Sale Order 126 of 192)

15" blade with a 1" notch and a 5" tang with a signature in a 6" grip in a 18.75" scabbard with a 1.5" mouth.

Condition: Fair condition with wear consistent with age and use

EST $ 300 - 500

Shinto Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi) in Shirasaya

Lot #130 (Sale Order 127 of 192)

18" shinogi-zukuri blade with ihori mune and chu kissaki. Obscured hada with wild gunome midare hamon showing elements of choji. Two-piece copper habaki. Ubu nakago with three charachter mei "Taira Kanenaga(?)". The whole in shirasaya with registration paper.

Condition: Blade shows some evidence of cleaning in the western style obscuring some details. Some minor kizu including some ware. Very point of kissaki is broken. Tang appears very old. A piece that certainly merits further study.

EST $ 400 - 600

Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi)

Lot #131 (Sale Order 128 of 192)

16.75" blade with gunome midare hamon. Itame hada. Kakago with one mekugi-ana and 12-character signature "Bizen Kuni Osafune ju Sakon Nagamitsu saku," possibly gimei. Scabbard incomplete with shin-gunto tsuka inset with silver kamon.

Condition: Blade is scratched stained but details are visible. No serious kizu. Should be re-mounted.

EST $ 200 - 300

Japanese Samurai Sword (Wakizashi)

Lot #132 (Sale Order 129 of 192)

23.5" long blade. Suguha hamon. Nakago with one mekugi-ana. Signed with two-character signature. Blade contained with high quality shirasaya.

Condition: Blade has spider rust. Area of micro-chips in midway on blade. Very minor shinsetsu. Boshi rolled with micro-chips. Tang with good patina and possibly re-shaped.

EST $ 300 - 500

British Highland Officer's Sword of Major Ian Digby Murray, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Lot #134 (Sale Order 130 of 192)

32.75" spearpoint blade with 16.75" median fuller. Steel full-basket guard of regimental form complete with red felt-covered buff leather liner trimmed in blue silk. Wire-wrapped shagreen grip. Blade etched throughout with floral motifs. Obverse of blade marked with Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders regimental crest and panel reading "IDM". Leather-covered field scabbard.

Born August 1912, Ian Digby Murray joined the 2nd Battalion, Argyll & Sutherland Highlands in 1932. While serving in India he was promoted to Captain in 1940. At this time he was transferred to 1st Battalion, and deployed to Crete in May of 1941. He would serve in Crete for over a year until October of 1942, when he was transferred to the 4th India Division as a Major. He continued to serve as a liaison officer for the next year, serving with the 18th Army Group after a short return to the Argyll & Sutherlands. After the Second World War, Murray continued to serve in the Army, being listed in the January 1946 Army list as a reserve officer with the Gloucestershire Regiment. He died in 1874.

Condition: Blade shows some scattered oxidation with some spots of light rust. Some moderate wear of finish to guard with some needlepoint pitting in exposed area. Some wear to grip with guard liner showing some insect damage to red cover. Silk trim mostly intact.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

McClymont, Dewar, and Co. British Highland Officer's Sword

Lot #135 (Sale Order 131 of 192)

33.25" spearpoint blade with 20" median fuller, 1" wide at ricasso. Steel full-basket guard of regimental type lined with butt leather covered in red felt complete with blue trim. Wire-wrapped shagreen grip. Blade etched throughout with floral motifs. Obverse of blade etched with George V crown and cypher surmounted by a sunburst, with reverse showing Highland Light Infantry regimental insignia surmounted by crown and sunburst. Ricasso shows six-line McClymont, Dewar, and Co. address. Regimental scabbard.

Condition: Blade has a dull luster with some scratches and light oxidation. Etchings legible though with some loss of detail. Some scattered darkening and oxidation of guard with liner in good condition. Some oxidation of scabbard. A good example of an officer's sword belonging to a short-lived regiment.

EST $ 800 - 1200

Scottish Officer's Basket Hilt by Wilkinson for Captain Lt. Charles E.P. Coupland

Lot #136 (Sale Order 132 of 192)

32.5" spearpoint blade with 17" central fuller, S/N 68223. Blade etched throughout with floral themes, obverse of blade marked with Edward VII crown and cypher surmounted by sunburst. Reverse of blade engraved with The Royal Scots regimental badge and sphynx. Also etched in panel "C.E.P.C.". Plated full-basket guard of regimental pattern with red wool covered buff leather liner.

Condition: Blade shows some scattered oxidation with etching remaining legible and in good condition. Fading of blue silk guard liner edging with lining remaining in good condition. some scattered oxidation and dulling of plating.

EST $ 800 - 1200

J.R. Gaunt British Highland Officer's Sword, The Black Watch of Canada

Lot #137 (Sale Order 133 of 192)

32.75" spearpoint blade with 18" median fullers. Steel full-basket guard of regimental form complete with buff leather liner with red felt cover. Blade etched with floral motifs. Obverse of blade marked with George V royal monogram and crown surmounted by sunburst. Reverse marked with Royal Highlanders of Canada regimental crest. Leather covered field scabbard.

Condition: Blade is in good condition with some dulling but etching remaining in good condition and legible. Guard shows some dulling of plating with some scattered scratches. Grip in good condition with trim missing from guard liner.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

British Highland Officer's Undress Sword of Captain Thomas N.C. Houston, M.C. & Bar, 10th Battalion

Lot #138 (Sale Order 134 of 192)

British Highland Officer's Undress Sword of Captain Thomas N.C. Houston, M.C. & Bar, 10th Battalion, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders

Thomas Nicol Folster Hourston, a native of the Orkney Isles in Scotland was attached to the London Scottish Regiment for ten months from 1914 to 1915. He then joined the 10th Battalion, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders on November 11, 1916, transferring from the 3rd Reserve Battalion with the rank of Second Lieutenant. During this time he was wounded twice, once at the Battle of Loos (September 1915) and again at Arras (April 1917).

Lieutenant Hourston miraculously survived a potentially deadly accident in 1917 near Havrincourt, France, when his party was inadvertently found to be in an area in which heavy friendly artillery fire was imminent. Luckily, one of the first shells to be fired was carried by the wind and missed his group. Hourston was promoted to temporary Captain in February 1918, and later that month was appointed Adjutant. He was decorated twice for bravery, earning a Military Cross in May 1917, and a bar to the medal December 1918. He is listed in the June, 1920 Service List as a Captain in the Argyll & Sutherlands.

Condition: EST $ 800 - 1200

Highland Officer's Broadsword Attributed to Sir John Millais with Documents and Books by Millais

Lot #139 (Sale Order 135 of 192)

33" spearpoint blade with double 20" median fullers, 1.25" wide at ricasso. Full basket guard with short wristguard, pierced throughout in traditional form with panels of hearts. Basket lined with leather-backed red wool and maroon tassel. Reverse of blade etched throughout with regimental battle honors up to Tel-El-Kabir. Obverse etched with foliate motifs including Scottish thistles along with Victorian royal cypher, Seaforth Highlander's regimental motto "Cuidich N' Righ", Queen crown surmounted by a sunburst, and regimental title. Obverse ricasso shows Old Bond Street address of Hill Brothers. Includes steel scabbard.

Lot further includes Volume I and Volume II of The Life and Letters of Sir John Everett Millais by J. G Millais and Far Away Up the Nile by J.G. Millais

Sir John Everett Millais (1829-1896) was a noted British painter who was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood of painters and President of the Royal Academy. His son was John Guille Millais (1865-1931) who was a hunter, naturalist, wildlife artist and was a biographer for his father for the two books presented in this lot. Far Away Up The Nile was a record of big game shooting that was published in 1924. He wrote many other book on sport and natural history especially one of noted hunter F.C. Selous in 1918.

John Guille Millais joined the First Seaforth Highlanders in 1886 and retired in 1892. He rejoined military life in the Great War as a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserves and had a position in Norway.

Condition: Blade is mostly bright with some minor scattered oxidation. Etchings are in good condition and are quite legible. Guard shows an attractive even patination with some loss of wool and wear to leather showing on basket liner. A very attractive sword.

EST $ 750 - 1000

British Highland Officer's Sword of Col. J. G. Downing, 72nd Highlanders

Lot #140 (Sale Order 136 of 192)

31.75" spearpoint blade with 18.5" double median fullers. Steel full basket guard of regimental pattern complete with buff leather liner covered with red wool and trimmed with blue silk. Wire-wrapped shagreen grip. Blade engraved with floral motifs. Obverse of blade shows Victorial royal monogram and crown surmounted by a sunburst. Reverse shows 72nd Regiment of foot with "HIGHLANDERS" designation surmounted by crown and sunburst. Obverse ricasso marked in panel "J.G. DOWNING/1876".

John George Downing is listed in the 1874 as a Lieutenant in the Royal Anglesey Light Infantry, a militia unit of the 23rd regiment of foot. The appointment with the Angleseys was his first posting after his graduation from Staff College, Sandhurst. In November 1875 he was transferred to the 72nd Regiment of Foot with which he served until at least 1878, at which time he was appointed to the 11th Native Infantry in India. It is believed that during this time he participated in action which earned him the Matun Medal. He would continue to serve in the Indian Army until 1909.

Condition: Blade appears to have been cleaned, nevertheless showing an attractive gunmetal patination, leaving markings somewhat worn but legible. Guard is in good condition with minimal imperfections including some light discoloration. Liner is in similarly good condition with some minor-moderate loss of blue silk. An attractive sword from the golden age of the British Highland soldier.

EST $ 800 - 1200

Remington Rolling Block Sporting Rifle

Lot #141 (Sale Order 137 of 192)

.44 RF caliber, 26.5" octagonal barrel, S/N 3950. Blued barrel with case hardened finish and plain stock. Blade front sight with elevator rear sight. Barrel marked with one-line Remington address. Left side of frame marked with patent dates.

Condition: Good overall. Barrel retains most of its blue finish with some scattered oxidation. Frame has a gray coloration with block and hammer retaining some pleasing fire blue coloration. Rear sight missing leaf. Stock shows some dry texture with minor blemishes and marring. Mechanically fine, bore is mostly bright with good edges to rifling.

EST $ 700 - 900

Winchester 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #142 (Sale Order 138 of 192)

27.25" barrel; 8.5" action, 13" butt, bore is still in good condition.

Condition: EST $ 500 - 1000

Early Winchester 1886 Rifle Serial Number 72

Lot #143 (Sale Order 139 of 192)

.40-82 caliber, 26" octagonal barrel, S/N 72 (mf. ca1886). Blued and color case hardened finish, smooth walnut forend and buttstock with crescent buttplate. Standard 2-line barrel address with 2-line patent information on lower tang. Standard Model 1886 marking on upper tang. 1876 marked rear sight ladder, dovetailed Rocky Mountain front sight. Italic caliber markings, found only in earliest models.

Condition: Good. Retains no finish with a dully mottled bluish-gray patina on the receiver and pewter gray on the barrel. Mechanically functional, good bore with moderate oxidation, strong rifling and some even light pitting. Wood with wear, lightly sanded, poorly fit around the tang and with a small repaired chip in that area as well. A well used, but early production M1886 Rifle.

EST $ 10000 - 20000

** Winchester Model 1892 Carbine

Lot #144 (Sale Order 140 of 192)

.25-20 caliber, 20" round barrel, S/N 932122 (ca. 1923). Blued finish with plain stock. Blade front sight with rear sight block and tang-mounted aperture rear sight. Top of barrel marked with two-line address and patent dates. Serial number on bottom of frame.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Good. Barrel has a gunmetal coloration changing to a blue towards frame. Stock shows some handling marks and blemishes consistent with age and use but does not exhibit an serious cracks or splits. Mechanically fine with a fair bore showing some grime and fuling with visible rifling. Will clean to better.

EST $ 600 - 800

** Winchester Model 62A Slide Action Rifle

Lot #145 (Sale Order 141 of 192)

.22 S/L/LR, 24" barrel, S/N 301140. Blued finish, smooth straight gripped walnut stock with grooved forend. Adjustable leaf rear sight, dovetailed blade front sight.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the finish with some wear and thinning from handling and use. Crisp markings, mechanically functional, fine bore, wood with some light handling marks and minor mars.

EST $ 500 - 700

Winchester Model 1886 Rifle

Lot #146 (Sale Order 142 of 192)

.40-28 WCF caliber, 25" octagonal barrel, S/N 29734 (1889). Steel finish with plain forend and grip. Blade front sight with semi-buckhorn elevator rear sight. Top of barrel marked with two-line Winchester address, along with caliber. Patent dates and serialnumber on lower tang beneath lever. Stock has been decorated with tacks.

Condition: Overall gunmetal gray finish with some scattered old pitting and salt and pepper oxidation. Some evidence of prior cleaning. Some scratches, dings, and marring to stock but no serious cracks or splits. Bore is moderately bright with some old scratches and visible rifling.

EST $ 700 - 900

**Winchester Model 1895 Takedown Rifle

Lot #147 (Sale Order 143 of 192)

.30-06, 24" round barrel, S/N 111123 (mfg. ca1915). Blued finish, smooth straight-gripped walnut stock with crescent buttplate, smooth Schnabel forend. Standard markings, elevation adjustable rear sight, dovetailed front sight blade on raised base.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Good. Barrel retains strong amounts of thinning blue finish with some scattered oxidation. Receiver with traces of blue and a mostly smooth brownish gray patina, showing more blue on the magazine. Markings remain clear and crisp. Mechanically functional, good bore is dark and moderately oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered light pitting. Stock lightly sanded scattered bumps, dings and mars, retaining only traces of original finish.

EST $ 650 - 1000

** Early Production Winchester Model 55 Rifle

Lot #148 (Sale Order 144 of 192)

.30 WCF caliber, 23.25" barrel, S/N 917 (ca. 1925). Blued barrel with plain forend and grip. Blade front sight with elevator rear sight. Half-magazine with checkered steel shotgun-tyle buttplate. Barrel marked with caliber, model, and patent dates.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Good to very good. Nearly all of the blued finish remains with some scratches and light wear on barrel, receiver turning a light gunmetal color. Some very minor handling blemishes to stock. Mechanically functional with a bright bore showing visible edges to rifling.

EST $ 600 - 800

** Winchester Model 94 Carbine

Lot #149 (Sale Order 145 of 192)

.30-30, 20" round barrel, S/N 910206 (mfg. ca1922). Blued finish, smooth straight gripped stock with carbine buttplate and smooth forend. Full magazine, two barrel bands, eye bolt for sling ring. Folding leaf rear sight, pinned blade front sight.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Good. Retains some blue on the barrel and magazine tube, less on the receiver, with scattered surface oxidation and some flecks of surface rust. Clear markings, mechanically functional, fair bore is dark and dirty, moderately oxidized with strong rifling. Stock with scattered bumps and dings.

EST $ 400 - 600

Marlin Model 39 Rifle

Lot #150 (Sale Order 146 of 192)

.22 S/L/LR caliber, 24" octagonal barrel, S/N 1084. Blued barrel with case hardened receiver and plain stock. Blade front sight with semi-buckhorn rear sight, fitted with tang-mounted aperture rear sight. Barrel marked with caliber and two-line Marlin address.

Condition: Good. Barrel retains nearly all of its blued finish with some loss on sharp edges. Muzzle area shows some scattered loss of finish with a red color in exposed areas. Minor case coloring remaining near takedown screw, the remainder of frame taking on a gray gunmetal patination. Some scattered marring of stock but no serious cracks, splits, or other damage. Mechanically fine with a good-fair bore showing visible rifling.

EST $ 500 - 700

Autographed Photograph with Newspaper Death Notice of John M. Browning

Lot #151 (Sale Order 147 of 192)

6.25" x 4.5" photograph is signed "Sincerely Yours J.M. Browning". 23.5" x 15.25" framed document with two newspaper articles. First headline reads, "J.M. Browning Gun Inventor Dies." Second article headline reads, "Army to Pay Honor to J.M. Browning."

Condition: Very good.

EST $ 750 - 1000

Winchester Repeating Arms Cartridge Board

Lot #152 (Sale Order 148 of 192)

Lithographed cartridge board on heavy cardboard, mounted in period red-washed pine frame with gilt liner, 54 x 36."

Condition: Good, with numerous scratches and dings, small punctures and losses.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

Winchester Repeating Arms Co "Single W" Cartridge Board

Lot #153 (Sale Order 149 of 192)

Circa 1890, lithographed simulated wood grained paper mounted on heavy board, complete with all metallic cartridges, brass shot shells, paper shot shells and cap boxes (three glass-topped, one metal). In original oak frame with gilt liner, 51 x 38 1/4" overall, with. original paper covering from Winchester on verso.

Condition: About Good to Very Good. Cartridges darkened with age, background printed paper with no holes, tears or losses, with minor stains particularly in lower right Winchester cartouche.

EST $ 6000 - 10000

Four Target Balls, Including Bogardis, and Three Lightning Rod Balls

Lot #154 (Sale Order 150 of 192)

20th Century

Two cobalt blue glass balls with lozenge pattern one of these is marked St. Quentin Van Cutsem. One amber glass ball with lozenge pattern marked Bogardus Glass Ball Patd Apr 10, 1877. Largest three balls are unmarked.

Largest height 5 3/4 inches.

Condition: Brown ball in in rough shape, other six are very good.

EST $ 500 - 700

** Winchester Model 23 Golden Quail Shotgun

Lot #158 (Sale Order 151 of 192)

28 gauge with 2 3/4" chamber, 25.5" matted barrel length, S/N 231. Left side of the barrel marked "Winchester Golden Quail" next to gauge and chamber markings. Top of the barrel marked in script "Golden Quail". Right side of the barrel marked "Made in Japan". Beautifully engraved game scene on left side of the frame with Setter flushing a quail. The right side of the frame with 2 flushing quails bordered by scrolls. Bottom of the frame with scroll engraving with gilt quail. Above the quail is marked "One of 500" and below the quail marked "Golden Quail". Scroll engraving on the triggerguard and barrels at the breech. Fancy checkered straight wrist stock and forearm. Blue finish on the barrels, stainless frame with gold plated trigger. Front white bead sight and red Winchester marked recoil pad. Comes in original Winchester canvas case marked on the inside "Golden Quail" over "by Winchester" over "Limited Edition 1 of 500". LOP measures 14.25" and drop at heel 2.25". Chokes are MOD and CYL.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Good condition overall retaining some of the blue finish on the barrels. There is some wear to the finish near the breech and muzzle with some light scratches throughout the length of the barrel as well as light surface oxidation. The frame is very good and retains most of the gold on the trigger. The stock with scratches and nicks that are consistent with normal field use. Hairline crack on the stock and forearm. Bores are very good and mechanically functional.

EST $ 800 - 1000

* Miroku-Browning Citori Superposed XT Trap Gold Shotgun

Lot #159 (Sale Order 152 of 192)

12 gauge, 30" ported and ventilated barrels with ventilated rib, S/N 04240ZX131 (mfg. ca 2013). Blued barrels, engraved silver nitride box lock receiver with gold embellishments, high grade fancy walnut stock with checkered pistol grip and forend. Fully adjustable length of pull and adjustable comb, selective single trigger, ejectors, 2.75" chambers, removable chokes. Made in Japan by Mirouku and imported by Browning Arms of Morgan, UT.

*FFL required

Condition: As new and unfired, with original Browning factory sticker on the bottom barrel. Mechanically excellent with fine bores with the stock showing only some light handling marks.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

** Krieghoff K-80 Custom Super Crown Grade 4-Barrel Gold Target Model Skeet Shotgun Set

Lot #160 (Sale Order 153 of 192)

12, 20, 28 & .410 gauge ventilated rib four barrel set, all 28" in length. S/N 12000. Serial number makes this the very first K-80 produced, making it an historic and important shotgun. Blued finish, deeply chiseled engraved receiver with full coverage and yellow and white gold inlaid game scenes of a dog and birds on the wing on the reverse and birds on the wing with a bird of prey in full attack on the obverse. The gold inlays are the larger, primary image in each scene with the white gold depicting the smaller secondary images. Engraving executed by Krieghoff master engraver Gerhard Reich. All of the detailed panels are surrounded by highly detailed Arabesque and foliate scrolls with foliate backgrounds. Krieghoff Gold Crown on bottom of receiver and marked in four lines in gold K 80 / SHOT GUNS / of ULM / W-Germany. Exhibition grade, highly figured Turkish walnut stock is stunning with finely checkered pistol grip and checkered forend. Single select trigger, 14.3125" length of pull, 1.375" drop at comb and 1.875" drop at heel. 12 gauge barrels are equipped with Tula chokes. This special style of choke, developed by the Russian skeet shooting team based upon the influence of the Cutts Compensator of US shooting team A5s results in a slightly lengthened and more consistent shot column. The set is contained in a form fit NASCO All American aluminum travel case with crushed green velvet lining. An exceptional set for the most discriminating shooter or advanced Krieghoff collection in outstanding condition with the highest level of fit, finish and embellishment from one of the finest shotgun makers in the world. Current Krieghoff pricing would place this set at approximately $70,000 were the same level of custom quality and features to be ordered from them today. A Krieghoff factory letter confirming the configuration and information about this gun is included as well.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: About excellent overall, showing little use if any. Essentially retains all of the finish with some potentially minute thinning from handling. Crisp engraving and checkering, fine bright gold inlays and decorations. Mechanically excellent, fine bright bores. Stock with only the most minute light handling marks. Overall a wonderful and exceptional sporting set in a fine case that shows almost no wear.

EST $ 50000 - 75000

** A.H. Fox A Special Presentation Shotgun Named to W.H. Gough

Lot #161 (Sale Order 154 of 192)

12 gauge, 30" engraved-rib barrels choked modified and full, S/N 6500. Blued barrels, deeply engraved color case hardened receiver, highly figured walnut stock with lobed pistol-gripped stock and leather covered recoil pad. Checkered and carved splinter forend with engraved case hardened latch and bone and gold inlaid escutcheon. Water table engraved with foliate decorations and further engraved: PRESENTATION / GRADE / 6500 / SPECIAL with the opposite side engraved with the patent date information. Interior of forend engraved en-suite with matching serial number as well. Matching serial number 6500 is present on triggerguard tang and under barrels which are also marked: A SPECIAL and FOX / PROOF. The number 3 is under both barrels. The barrel rib is marked in gold leaf in two lines: BUILT EXPRESSLY FOR W.H. GOUGH / BY A.H. FOX GUN Co., PHILA. PA. The receiver is profusely engraved with the highest quality tight banknote Arabesque scrolls, foliate sprays and game scenes with applied gold decorations. These include a classical archer motif on both of the recoil shields, roses on the lower front edge of the receiver, a wolf and a grouse on the bottom of the receiver and a partridge on the triggerguard. The barrels are similarly engraved at the chambers and muzzles and feature an applied gold elk on the side of each chamber along with gold bands. The wrist of the highly figured stock is finely checkered with carved floral boarders and the stock flats behind the receiver are similarly carved. The stock is capped by a leather covered recoil pad. The splinter foend is carved and checkered with a finely engraved case hardened release mechanism and features a bone and gold inlaid escutcheon. The double triggers are gold plated and have a 14.25" length of pull. The drop at comb is 1.875" and the drop at heel is 2.375". A really outstanding example of the gun maker's art, exquisitely executed and very attractive. The gun is accompanied by a Merkel hard case with a set of Merkel accessories inside. The records of Doug Turnbull Restorations indicate that this gun (by serial number, noted as an "AH FOX A Special") was sent to them in 1993 for restoration. Details of the work performed were not immediately available in their records. The loss of Fox factory records makes it impossible to confirm the serial number and configuration of the Gough presentation gun. Were it possible to definitively prove that this is the Gough gun it would no doubt be worth well in excess of $150,000 in the current Fox collector market.

William Gough was an engraver who engraved for A.H. Fox, Parker, Winchester, Remington, Marlin and Colt, as well as Meriden and Aubrey shotguns. His father, Harold, was a Birmingham Gun trade engraver that came to the US and worked for Parker Bros in Meriden. William Gough apprenticed under his father at Parker Bros. About 1912, he went to the A.H. Fox Gun Co. and was head of their engraving department. He designed the bolder engraving styles Fox went to in the 1913-14 time frame. Even though he was head of the Fox engraving department, most of the work he did was commission work from others (Winchester, Colt, Marlin, etc.) and a few high-grade Fox guns. Once the gun company part of their business was sold to Savage, and the production of the Ansley H. Fox gun was moved to Utica, NY, this outside commission work didn't sit well with the Savage executives and Gough opened his own engraving shop in Utica, and continued engraving into the 1950s. From the Utica newspaper dated August 24th 1954, William Gough "...took commissions in special engraving jobs from many parts of the country...he worked on engravings for Aubrey Guns, then manufactured by Sears Roebuck Co.; for guns turned out by Norwich Arms Corp., and Hollenbeck guns manufactured in Virgiina." (courtesy www.meridenfirearms.com)

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very fine, as restored. Gun shows little use, however the blue on the barrels has thinned with age and has as streaky appearance under strong light, suggesting that it may be original finish. The blue has mixed with a lightly oxidized plum patina that make the barrels appear to retain more blue to the naked eye than they really do. The receiver retains most of the vivid case coloring with crisp and clear engraving and markings throughout. Mechanically fine and tight, with fine, bright bores. Stock fine with some light handling marks. Case and accessories fine as well.

EST $ 60000 - 75000

** 10 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun by Liegeoise a Feu of Liege

Lot #162 (Sale Order 155 of 192)

10 gauge, 32" barrels choked full with matted rib, S/N 69758. Blued and color case hardened finish, checkered pistol gripped stock with rubber recoil pad, checkered forend. Receiver engraved with tight banknote style foliate designs. Barrel latch with gold leaf {CROWN}/ML/* marking. 3.5" chambers, double triggers, sliding tang safety, sling swivels. 14.625" length of pull, 1.625" drop at comb, 2.625" drop at heel. Liegeoise a Feu was a Liege based firearms manufacturer working ca1866-1929 (Stockel).

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains nearly all of the blued and color case hardened finish. Crisp markings and engraving, mechanically functional, fine bores. Stock with some scattered bumps and dings.

EST $ 2500 - 3500

** German Imman Meffert Suhl Shotgun

Lot #163 (Sale Order 156 of 192)

16 gauge, 29.5" barrels choked cylinder and modified with matted rib, S/N 1257. Blued barrels, color case hardened receiver, checkered pistol-gripped stock with raised cheekrest and horn buttplate. Receiver with relief engravings of foliate and gam scenes. 2.5" chambers, 13.5" length of pull, 1.75" drop at comb and 3" drop at heel. Double triggers, cocking indicators, sling swivels, sliding tang safety.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued and case colored finish with crisp markings and engraving. Mechanically functional, fine bores. Stock with some light handling marks and dings and some minor loss at the buttplate.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

** Parker Brothers 16GA DH Grade Shotgun

Lot #164 (Sale Order 157 of 192)

16 gauge, 28" barrels with matted rib choked "modified", S/N 151642 (mfg. ca1909). Blued barrels, color case hardened receiver, checkered pistol-gripped stock with Parker Brothers hard rubber grip cap and engraved skeleton buttplate and checkered butt, checkered splinter forend. Water table marked with three patent date lines (1887, 1889 & 1905) and serial number over a "3". Matching serial numbers on barrels and forend, with barrels also marked "3" underneath with the initials "J.G." in an oval and "T" in a circle. Receiver engraved flowing foliate scrolls and game scenes and PARKER BROS in ribbons on both sides. Barrel rib marked PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN, CONN. TITANIC STEEL, flanked by arrows. 2.5" chamber, double triggers, extractors, German silver escutcheon inlaid in toe line of stock. 14.125" length of pull, 1.75" drop at comb and 2.75" drop at heel.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good. Barrels retain some weak, thinned blue that has blended with an attractive plum brown patina. Receiver mostly a pewter gray with some minute hints of case color on the water table. Markings remain clear and crisp as does engraving. Mechanically functional, very nice bores that are bright and smooth. Stock with lightly scattered bumps and dings from handling and use. A lovely Parker DH grade 16 gauge that is nice enough to collect but not so fine that you would be hesitant to take it into the field.

EST $ 6000 - 8000

** Winchester Model 42 Shotgun

Lot #165 (Sale Order 158 of 192)

.410 gauge, 28" round barrel, S/N 53657 (mfg. ca1946). Blued finish, checkered pistol-gripped walnut stock with checkered Winchester hard rubber butt plate, checkered forend. Take down frame, standard markings.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine as refinished. Retains most of a very high quality reapplied blue finish showing only some light handling and use. Crisp markings throughout, with the frame proof slightly soft. Mechanically fine, fine bright bore. Stock with some scattered bumps, dings and bruises. Buttplate with some wear.

EST $ 650 - 1000

* Riunite Armi Savenelli Over & Under Shotgun

Lot #166 (Sale Order 159 of 192)

12 gauge, 28" ventilated rib barrels choked modified and full, S/N 15198. Blued barrels, satin receiver, checkered pistol gripped stock with checkered plastic buttplate and checkered forend. Receiver engraved with flowing foliate scrolls and geometric boarders. 14.125" length of pull, 1.5" drop at comb, 2.375" drop at heel. 3" chambers, double triggers, sliding tang safety extractors, sling swivels. Manufactured by Riunite Armi in Italy.

*FFL required

Condition: Fine. Shows light use and retains most of the blued finish with clear markings and crisp engraving. Mechanically functional, fine bright bores, stock with scattered light handling marks.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

* IAB Record Trap Shotgun

Lot #167 (Sale Order 160 of 192)

12 gauge, 29.5" ventilated ribbed barrels chocked full and modified, S/N 15340. Blued barrels, satin receiver checkered pistol-gripped stock with rubber butt pad and checkered forend. Single trigger, 14.75" length of pull, 1.1875" drop at comb, 1.875" drop at heel. Automatic ejectors, 2.75" bores. Made in Italy, imported by IAB of Marcheno, VT.

*FFL required

Condition: Fine. Shows little use, retaining most of the finish with some light handling marks and a few minor dings in the stock. Mechanically functional, fine bores.

EST $ 700 - 1000

Classic French Robust Double Barrel Shotgun by St. Etienne

Lot #168 (Sale Order 161 of 192)

12 gauge, 27.5" barrels with matted rib, choked full and cylinder, S/N 44113331036. Blued barrels, color case hardened receiver, checkered straight-grip stock with rubber recoil pad and checkered beaver tail forend. Receiver with simple foliate scroll engraving and marked ROBUST on bottom. Barrels marked FUSIL ROBUST BREVET S.G.D.G and MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE D'ARMES ET CYCLES DE ST. ETIENE. 2.5" chambers, double triggers, 15" length of pull, 1.5" drop at comb, 2.5" drop at heel. Includes a hardshell case.

Condition: Good. Retains most of a later applied blue finish on the barrels, receiver with a mottled pewter and dark gray patina. Metal with scattered oxidation and some pinpricking. Needs mechanical attention as rear trigger does not appear to function. Good bores are mostly bright and smooth. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and mars and some scuffs to the forend as well. Case good with wear.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

Miroku Over & Under 12 Gauge Shotgun

Lot #169 (Sale Order 162 of 192)

12 gauge, 30" ventilated rib barrels choked modified and full, S/N M598941. Blued barrels, satin receiver, checkered pistol-gripped stock with raised comb and rubber recoil pad and checkered forend. Engraved receiver with foliate designs and simple scrolls. 2.75" chambers, single trigger, 14" length of pull, 1.375" drop at comb, 2" drop at heel. Includes case.

Condition: Fine. Retains nearly all of the blue with some thinning and light wear. Crisp throughout, clear markings and engraving. Mechanically functional, fine bores. Stock with some lightly scattered handling marks. Case about good with wear and a broken divider inside.

EST $ 1200 - 1800

Browning Light 12 Semi-Auto Shotgun

Lot #170 (Sale Order 163 of 192)

S/N 2G67086. Browning Auto 5 Classic shotgun,12 ga semi-automatic. The popular "Light Twelve" shotgun has a 28" VENT RIBBED barrel, is FULL CHOKED and chambers 2-3/4" shells. Made in Japan.

Provenance: Property from the Collection of Rick and Barbara Frank, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Condition: Very good condition.

EST $ 600 - 800

* Browning Citori 725 Sporting Grade V Superposed Shotgun

Lot #171 (Sale Order 164 of 192)

12 gauge, 28" ported ventilated rib VR barrels, S/N 11644ZW131 (mfg. ca 2015). Blued barrels with Vector Pro forcing cones, deeply engraved silver nitride box lock receiver, gold triple trigger system, hammer ejectors. Satin finished, highly figured walnut stock with checkered pistol grip and checkered forend. 3" chambers, 14.875" length of pull, 1.5" drop at comb, 2.375" drop at heel. Fibre optic front sight, ivory mid-bead, removable Inventory DS choke tubes. Belgian proof marks, imported by Browning Arms Company Morgan UT, marked Made in Japan.

*FFL required

Condition: Very fine, showing little if any use. Blue with some minor thinning, markings all crisp, mechanically functional, fire bores. Stock fine and crisp with only the most minor handling marks.

EST $ 2000 - 4000

** Finely Engraved John Rigby English Boxlock Side By Side 12 Gauge Shotgun

Lot #172 (Sale Order 165 of 192)

12 gauge with a 2.75" and 3" chamber, 32" vented and matted rib barrel length, S/N 19790. There are no markings on the tops of the barrels nor the matted rib. However, on the bottom of the barrel marked on each side marked with serial number, "J. Rigby," "Sir J. Whitworth," trademarks and "Decompressed Steel." Several import marks on the bottom of the barrel as well as "12". Finely detailed bank note English style engraving on the box lock, tops of barrels, triggerguard and lower tang. Bottom of the frame marked with circular logo "J. Rigby Maker." Water table marked "Ejector" with British proofs. Blue barrels with front bead sight and mid bead sight. Case colored frame with English walnut checkered straight wrist buttstock and forearm. Bottom of triggerguard with gilt "W." Added Pachmayr recoil pad. Double triggers. LOP measures 14.75" and drop at heel measures 2.75". Chokes are CYL and MOD.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: This is a good John Rigby English made side-by-side shotgun retaining most of the blue finish on the barrels with some minor scratches, one area of light surface oxidation and wear to the muzzle. Muted case color on the frame blending to an overall plum patina. Nicely gilt "W" on bottom of the triggerguard. The stock is good with minor nicks and scratches but nicely checkered. Bores are very good and mechanically functional.

EST $ 6000 - 8000

** 28 Gauge Winchester Red Letter Model 37 Shotgun

Lot #173 (Sale Order 166 of 192)

28 gauge, 28" barrel, no S/N. 2 7/8" chamber with modified choke. Blued finish with plain forend and grip. Barrel marked with gauge, choke, model, and Winchester trademark.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good minimal wear to finish on metal and stock. Bore is excellent.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

** .410 Gauge Winchester Model 37 Shotgun

Lot #174 (Sale Order 167 of 192)

.410 gauge, 28" barrel, no S/N. 3" chamber with modified choke. Blued finish with plain forend and stock. Barrel marked with Winchester trademark, chamber, gauge, and model.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good. Some very minor thinning and scratches to finish with some minor handling marks to stock. Bore is excellent.

EST $ 600 - 900

**16 Gauge Winchester Red Letter Model 37 Shotgun

Lot #175 (Sale Order 168 of 192)

16 gauge, 28" barrel, no S/N. 2.75" chamber. Blued finish with plain forend and stock. Barrel marked with gauge and Winchester trademark.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Only minor wear to overall finish. Bore is excellent.

EST $ 600 - 900

** .410 Winchester Model 42 Shotgun

Lot #176 (Sale Order 169 of 192)

.410 gauge, 28.25" barrel, S/N 101147 (ca. 1953). Length of pull 13.75", drop at heel 2.5". Reblued finish with grooved forend and plain stock. Barrel marked with caliber, model, and Winchester trademark.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Good as refinished. Some minor wear to muzzle and working parts. Some minor handling wear to wood parts. Bore is good with some minor dust.

EST $ 750 - 1000

L.T. Snow Strong Cannon Mfg. Yacht Cannon

Lot #177 (Sale Order 170 of 192)

11 1/4" brass breech-loading tube accommodating a 10 gauge shell, with 3" chamber, top rear of tube with L.T. Snow Mf B, New Haven Connecticut, with mahogany carriage, brass leveling screw, brass wheels and securing hardware . 16" OAL, 6 1/2" OAH.

Condition: Barrel with light cleanable oxidation in places, some brass eye screws loose.

EST $ 800 - 1000

Solid Brass Muzzle Loading Signal Cannon and Carriage

Lot #178 (Sale Order 171 of 192)

Heavy gauge and unmarked, probably late 19th-early 20th centuries, .84 caliber, muzzle loading solid brass cannon and carriage. Tube 14 1/4" L, with touch hole. 24" OAL, 8.5" OAH.

Condition: Overall excellent with mellow untouched patina.

EST $ 600 - 800

Percussion Signal Cannon and Carriage

Lot #179 (Sale Order 172 of 192)

Unmarked .50 caliber muzzle loading 14" brass tube, with lanyard firing percussion hammer. Carriage and wheeis olive painted cast iron. 18" OAL, 5 1/4" OAH.

Condition: Tube and carriage with mellow patina.

EST $ 500 - 700

* Hugo Keinep Combination Gun with Scope

Lot #180 (Sale Order 173 of 192)

16 gauge/5.6x52mm (.22 Savage) caliber, 23.5" barrel, S/N HK 1524. Blued finish with checkered forend and grip. Blade front sight with folding leaf rear sight and fitted with Zeiss Zielvier scope on claw mount adapters. Barrels marked with German proofs and calibers. Frame engraved with floral scrolls and woodland scenes of game animals. Horn triggerguard and buttcap with engraved spare cartridge recess.

*FFL required

Condition: Very good. Some minor thinning and wear from handling. Wood is in generally good condition with some field wear and gouges. Bores are in good condition with some minor pitting to rifle barrel. Optics somewhat cloudy.

EST $ 1000 - 2000

* Izhmach Tiger Rifle with Scope

Lot #181 (Sale Order 174 of 192)

7.62x54, 20" barrel, S/N 1993-33221. Blackened finish, synthetic forend, thumb-hole hardwood stock with rubber buttpad. A more modern reinterpretation of the classic Russian Dragunov "Sniper" rifle. Mounted with a Russian military pattern 8x42 telescopic sight that is marked "Made in Belarus". No magazine. Imported by B-WEST of Tucson.

*FFL required

Condition: Fine, shows little if any use. Some light handling marks present, most of the finish present. Optics clear. Mechanically functional, fine bore.

EST $ 800 - 1200

* Winchester Theodore Roosevelt Commemorative Model 1894 Rifle (No Box)

Lot #182 (Sale Order 175 of 192)

.30-30, 26" octagonal barrel with half magazine, S/N TR810. Blued finish, nickel receiver, smooth pistol gripped hardwood stock and forend.

*FFL required

Condition: Very good. Retains most of the finish with some minor thinning. Crisp markings, mechanically functional, fine bore. Stock with some light wear and discoloration from water or mold.

EST $ 600 - 800

* Winchester Teddy Roosevelt Commemorative 1894 Carbine with Box

Lot #183 (Sale Order 176 of 192)

.30-30, 20.5" octagonal barrel with half magazine, S/N TR811. Blued finish, nickel receiver, smooth pistol gripped hardwood stock and forend.

*FFL required

Condition: Very good. Retains most of the finish with some minor thinning. Crisp markings, mechanically functional, fine bore. Stock with some light wear and scratches and discoloration from water or mold.

EST $ 700 - 900

* Star Model 1920 Pistol

Lot #184 (Sale Order 177 of 192)

9mm Bergman-Bayard (.38 Super), 5" barrel, S/N 808. Blued finish, checkered hardwood grips. Single action semi-auto pistol with safety mounted on upper rear of the left side of the slide. Frame marked "MADE IN SPAIN". Includes a single magazine.

*FFL required

Condition: Good. Retains some blue with thinning, wear and loss. Mechanically functional, good bore with some moderate oxidation and strong rifling. Grips with wear and flattened checkering.

EST $ 400 - 600

* Old Model Ruger Blackhawk Revolver

Lot #185 (Sale Order 178 of 192)

S/N 119649, Old Model .357 caliber Ruger Blackhawk single action revolver. Very nice wood grips with black phoenix. Original yellow factory box included.

*FFL required

Condition: Very good condition.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

** S&W Model 34-1 Revolver

Lot #186 (Sale Order 179 of 192)

.22LR, 4" barrel, S/N93621. Blued finish, color case hardened hammer and trigger, checkered S&W medallion grips. Pinned & recessed, grooved trigger, adjustable target rear sight, serrated ramped front sight. Early flat latch variant. A really fine example of an early Model 34.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains nearly all of the finish with only some light wear from handling and use. Mechanically fine, crisp action, fine bright bore. Grips fine with some minute handling marks.

EST $ 600 - 800

French Hunting Stainless Steel Multi-Tool Folding Pocket Knife

Lot #187 (Sale Order 180 of 192)

4.5" knife blade stamped Stainless France. Plus 4.5" sawtooth blade, a 2.75" can opener blade AND a 1.75" screw tool. Overall length with blade extended is 9.5" and in folded position 5.25". Knife is beautifully accented with carved antler grips with a well rendered moose head on one side.

Condition: Action is tight and functional. Excellent condition. Knife has been cleaned and the maker's name is now faded.

EST $ 1000 - 1500

Veterinary Spring Lancet (Fleem) BY HG Kern Of Philadelphia

Lot #188 (Sale Order 181 of 192)

In the original leather holster.

Condition: Overall excellent for this rare Item.

EST $ 500 - 700

An African Warthog Mount

Lot #189 (Sale Order 182 of 192)

Well-made shoulder mount of an African Warthog. Two large tusks with lifelike features including eyes and hair.

Condition: EST $ 500 - 700

An African Warthog Mount

Lot #190 (Sale Order 183 of 192)

Shoulder mount of an African Warthog. The African warthog is a wild pig that is found grasslands, the savanna and woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa.

Condition: Very good condition and will display well in any gun room or library.

EST $ 500 - 700

A Pronghorn Shoulder Mount

Lot #191 (Sale Order 184 of 192)

Shoulder mount of Proghorn. The Proghorn is a North American game species that has range from Canada to Northern Mexico. Pronghorns are uniquely identified by the white fur on their throats, sides, breasts and bellies.

Condition: This shoulder mount is in very good condition and well taken care for. Will display very well in a gun room or library.

EST $ 600 - 800

An Elk Shoulder Mount

Lot #192 (Sale Order 185 of 192)

Shoulder mount of a royal bull elk with 6 tines. Elk is one of the largest species within the deer family and one of North Americas big game species. This example is well taken care of and will display well as decorative piece.

Condition: Very good condition overall.

EST $ 1500 - 2500

A Dall Sheep Full Body Mount

Lot #193 (Sale Order 186 of 192)

This is well taken care of full body mount of a Dall Sheep. Dall sheep is a wild sheep that is found in the northwestern United States and Canada. Dall sheep have a couple different colors from white to brown. Mounted on a rock like surface that will display well in a gun room or library.

Condition: Very good condition overall.

EST $ 2000 - 3000

Ibex Shoulder Mount

Lot #194 (Sale Order 187 of 192)

Ibex shoulder mount. Ibex is the name of several wild mountain goat species. Ibex are identified by the males with large rigid horns. Located in Europe, Asia and certain regions of Africa.

Condition: Good condition overall and will display well in gun room or library.

EST $ 600 - 800

A Roe Deer Mount

Lot #195 (Sale Order 188 of 192)

Shoulder mount of a European Roe Deer. Roe deer is a small deer species that is found in most of the Europe.

Condition: Very good condition and will display well in gun room or library.

EST $ 200 - 400

Ibex Shoulder Mount

Lot #196 (Sale Order 189 of 192)

Ibex shoulder mount that will display well in a gun room or library. Ibex are wild mountain goats located in Europe, Asia and regions of Africa.

Condition: Very good condition overall.

EST $ 600 - 800

A Bighorn Sheep Skull

Lot #197 (Sale Order 190 of 192)

16.5" from front of skull to top of the horns. Secured via to iron pins onto a tiered wood base that measures 8" x 14".

Condition: front of skull in rough shape, otherwise very good.

EST $ 200 - 400

Japanese Samurai Sword (Aikuchi Tanto)

Lot #198 (Sale Order 191 of 192)

11.375" hira-zukuri blade with masame hada. Ubu mumei nagako with one mekugi-ana. Elegant aikuchi mounting with polished buffalo horn fuchi-kashira. Koto-style menuki with gilt highlights. Polished black lacquer saya with kurikata. In pristine condition. An elegant aikuchi.

Condition: Blade is in almost full polish with staining at habaki. Some minor shigane throughout.

EST $ 800 - 1000

Koto Bizen Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana), Signed and Dated

Lot #199 (Sale Order 192 of 192)

27.125" blade with suguha hamon and, masame hada. Nakago with three mekugi-ana signed with nine-character signature "Bizen (no) kuni ju Naga(?)", the remainder obscured by rust, and dated "Tensho 1" (1573), possibly Tensho 2 (1574). Handle converted to military use with matching fuchi-kashira. Military saya with some damage.

Condition: Blade is fairly clean with rust staining and some pitting at boshi. Blade has some shingane throughout. One large area of fukure approximately 7" from boshi.

EST $ 500 - 700


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by Cowan's Auctions Tue, Dec 8, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Cowan's December Arms & Armor auction features a wide variety of quality items to satisfy every collector including an eclectic selection of historic militaria, knives, swords, and firearms. Highlights from the auction include an A.H. Fox A Special Presentation Shotgun Named to W.H. Gough (Lot 161), a Model 1865 Spencer Carbine Attributed to Kit Carson (Lot 56), a Krieghoff K-80 Custom Super Crown Grade 4-Barrel Gold Target Model Skeet Shotgun Set (Lot 160), and a Factory Engraved Colt Single Action Army (Lot 64). Cowan’s cannot guarantee items paid for after November 25 will arrive before December 25. For expedited shipping, we recommend using a third-party shipper.