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(A) COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET SINGLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER ENGRAVED "WF & CO - SAN FRANCISCO" (186

Lot #1001 (Sale Order 1 of 353)

Manufactured in 1866. 6" octagonal barrel with a post front sight and V notch sight on the lip of the hammer. Single line address on the top flat of the barrel. "ADDRESS COL. SAML. COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA". On the left side of the frame is "COLTS / PATENT". On the left side of the trigger guard is "31 CAL". It has the stagecoach cylinder scene on the 6-shot cylinder. The full serial number, 281099, was observed on the barrel assembly, frame trigger guard, and backstrap. Partial serial number, 1099, observed on the loading lever, wedge, arbor, and the side of the cylinder. Period engraved on the backstrap "W. F. & Co. SAN FRANCISCO." 1-piece wood grips. CONDITION: This gun retains some of the original blue finish in the protected areas. The remainder of the gun has turned to a pleasing gun metal gray patina. Most of the cylinder scene is visible. Dark bore with pitting in the lands and grooves. The grip shows some dings and dents from use. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Serial Number: 281099

(A) FIRST MODEL COLT DRAGOON SINGLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER (1848).

Lot #1002 (Sale Order 2 of 353)

First model Colt Dragoon manufactured in 1848, with oval cylinder stops and a square back trigger guard. "ADDRESS SAML COLT - NEW YORK CITY" on the top flat of the barrel, read from the breech toward the muzzle. On the left forward part of the frame is "COLT'S / PATENT / U.S." There is a small T on the rear of the cylinder, for Superintendent William Tuller. Full serial number, 3652, observed on the following parts: barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, backstrap cylinder, and grip. Partial serial number, 652, observed on the loading lever and the cylinder lug. The wedge is numbered 437. The Ranger and Indian cylinder scene has "U.S DRAGOONS / COLTS PATENT" and "W.L. ORMSBY SO. NY". German silver front sight and V-notch hammer lip. Silver-plated trigger guard and back strap with a 1-piece wood grip. CONDITION: This is an above-average Dragoon with a wonderful cylinder scene. The gun shows good honest wear with no pitting or frosting on the gun. There is some factory blue finish in the protected areas. Quite a bit of case color on both sides of the frame and some on the loading lever. Copious amounts of silver plate on the trigger guard and back strap. Very strong bore with some slight spots of frosting in the lands and grooves. The grip fits the gun extremely well, with just a hint of shrinkage. There is a possibility that a coat of varnish added to the grip. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Dragoon Serial Number: 3652

COLT DRAGOON LEATHER HOLSTER EMBELLISHED IN SILVER WITH THE MEXICAN COAT OF ARMS.

Lot #1003 (Sale Order 3 of 353)

Slim Jim-style vintage leather holster for a Colt Dragoon. Plain leather holster with a 2-line border carved all the way around the holster. Belt loop is attached with 2 copper rivets at the top and 1 at the bottom with some stitching. On the front of the holster is a Mexican Eagle, with a snake in his talons and beak while standing on a cactus, executed in sheet silver. CONDITION: This holster shows its age with the leather crazing but is still in great shape. The original stitching is all present and has not been split. The plug is still in the bottom of the holster. A great addition to any Colt Dragoon.

(A) COLT MODEL 1877DA LIGHTNING DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER (1878).

Lot #1004 (Sale Order 4 of 353)

Absolutely stunning blue and case hardened Colt 1877 DA manufactured second year of production, 1878. According to the Colt Archive letter, this gun was shipped on September 3, 1878 to Spies Kissam and Company in New York, New York, in a shipment of one gun. Gun is listed as a 6" with blue finish and unlisted stocks. Special features indicate furnishment with an ejector. 2-line barrel address "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." on top of the barrel. Etched panel on left side of the barrel reads "COLT D. A. 38". Caliber designation on the left rear trigger bow webbing, ".38 CAL". This is very unusual, but there are not any patent dates on the left side of the frame nor any place on this gun. This would be a factory oversight. Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Partial serial number observed on the rear of the cylinder. Assembly number, 520, is on the inside of the loading gate. German silver half moon front sight with a V notch rear sight. 6-shot fluted cylinder. Screws, cylinder pin, trigger, and back of hammer are nitre blue. 1-piece checkered rosewood grip. CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the original high-polish blue finish. There are a few small scratches and handling marks scattered across the gun. Vibrant case color on the frame. The nitre blue small parts show little to no wear. This gun has a great etched panel. Checkering on the grip is sharp and crisp. Grip fits the gun superbly. Great bore with a couple of small spots of frosting in the lands and grooves. Gun locks up tight and indexes fine in both single and double action. A very high condition gun that would be a great addition to any collection. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Lightning Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 9176

(A) EXCEPTIONAL NICKEL PLATED ETCHED PANEL COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER REVOLVER (1878).

Lot #1005 (Sale Order 5 of 353)

Manufactured in 1878. This gun remains in stunning original condition. Single line address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Etched panel on the left side of the barrel, "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". 3-line patent dates on the left side of the frame, "PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / " JULY 2 -72 / " JAN. 19. -75". Caliber designation on the left side of the trigger guard, "44 CF". Matching full serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Partial serial number, 5497, observed on the side of the cylinder. Assembly number, 1737, observed on the inside of the loading gate. Early bullseye ejector rod. Nitre blue screws, trigger, and center pin. Case color hammer and 1-piece varnished wood grips. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the original factory-applied nickel finish. The hammer shows a little edge wear to the case color. Nitre parts are great, and the screws have not been molested. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips retain almost all of the original varnish with just a couple of small contusions on the left side grip. An extremely high condition gun worthy of any private or museum collection. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial Number: 45497

(A) SUPERB WESTERN SHIPPED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH HELFRICHT ENGRAVING, CHECKERED IVORY GRIPS,

Lot #1006 (Sale Order 6 of 353)

Manufactured 1888 per Colt factory letter. The letter indicates gun shipped as a 4 - 3/4" nickel gun with checkered ivory grips in .41 Colt (likely a factory error, as there is another error in the letter) to G.A. Gabrielson, May 5th, 1888, factory engraved with additional remarks that a name was engraved on the backstrap, but no details regarding name. The backstrap is engraved "L.P. Barton from his friends San Diego California April 3rd 1888". The gun is one of Helfricht's masterpieces, with approximately C class coverage of his scrollwork on a punch dot background, accented with geometrics and florals throughout, and bordered vignettes around the Colt patent information of frame, the address on top of barrel, and the serial number on the butt. The top strap is particularly well engraved with scrollwork, and the cylinder is extensively engraved, going so far as to dress the flutes. Checkered ivory grips have shrunk ever so slightly, but are still an exceptional fit. L.P. Barton, born Lorenzo Poe Barton, was a significant police officer in San Diego during the mid-late 1880s, a particularly volatile time for the city as the transcontinental railroad was completed in November of 1885, and the population exploded. As typically happens when a population explodes that quickly, a number of bad actors also arrived in San Diego, and by 1887 the City approved City Marshal Joe Coyne hiring help, with the final count numbering over 20 police officers. They largely handled minor disturbances such as drunkness, vagrancy, and enforcing the curfew that required saloons to close at 11:00pm, a practice that often did not happen, allegedly because the saloons paid off the police. Gambling dens were also the subject of police investigation, as California had functionally outlawed gambling in 1885; in 1888, an investigation was made into the nature of gambling in San Diego, and the results were mixed. Some argued that gambling was largely absent from San Diego, while others said that most saloons were engaging in gambling (particularly stud-horse poker), and, as police were not to enter the establishments unless making arrests, they were not privy to the extent of the issue. Others claimed that the police were demanding bribes, with the owner of the Hub saloon accusing Barton of trying to extort $100, a charge Barton denied. Coyne said that his men were told to arrest gamblers, but admitted that he knew of "a gambler named Earp" who had defied arrest; Wyatt Earp was running faro out of a Sixth Street saloon, and when confronted Earp told the officer "if he came after his [Earp's] game he would get into his coffin.". During this time Barton was made deputy constable, as he is found listed as such in the San Diego Directory in 1888; while no definitive information exists, it stands to reason that Barton received this gun from his friends as a congratulatory gift. Further supporting this theory is the Colt letter listing shipment to G.A. Gabrielson (a typo, as Maxwell's directory only lists G.E. Gabrielson, not G.A.), another policeman in San Diego. Ultimately, in 1889, 6 police officers were let go, Barton among them. The reasoning is unclear, but the article states that it was no reflection on the men, and that "when the men were appointed it was with the understanding that at the end of sixty days such removals would be made by the commission as they saw fit, without preferring charges", and that a member of the commission had been on the streets telling people that Barton in particular "won't be on the force long". Barton continued to pursue a career in law enforcement as a private detective, and is referenced in 1893 in a June edition of The Morning Call in an article entitled "Outlaw Hunting" about the Harry N. Morse detective agency chasing Chris Evans and John Sontag. Barton offered extensive commentary about the two men, noting that they were no longer popular amongst the people as the men had moved from railroad and express robberies to murder, and their rapidly decreasing funds meant they could no longer buy goodwill. Barton then appears in November of the same year, involved in the arrest of several men who were stealing wire. In an August 31st, 1894 newspaper, he was searching for a Henry Steward, a seaman who disappeared; Barton was looking for Steward or his descendants to close a bank account. The last case involving Barton is found in a small article in the Record Union of Sacramento, where Barton was looking for a James Beatty, or his descendants. Click here to see the full description.

(C) OUTSTANDING FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT .38 SUPER MATCH SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH A FACTORY BOX, EX.

Lot #1007 (Sale Order 7 of 353)

This exceptional .38 Super Match is accompanied by a factory letter that lists the gun as a blue finished, pearl gripped, Class B engraved gun with an adjustable sight and shipped to Abercrombie and Fitch in New York on November 27th, 1935; Abercrombie and Fitch subsequently purchased the gun on August 14th, 1936. "Colt's Super .38", Douglas Sheldon's seminal work on the Colt .38 Super, indicates that a scant 23 pre-War Super Match guns were engraved; only 7 blued guns shipped with pearls, and only 6 guns with Stevens Adjustable sights were shipped in the US (9 were made and 3 shipped to Mexico). This gun is further featured in "American Beauty: The Prewar Colt National Match Government Model Pistol" as plate 20 on pg. 21, and again as plates 54 and 55, pg. 43. While unsigned, the engraving has been listed as that of Wilbur Glahn, Colt's factory engraver during the time frame, and the gun compares very favorably with both guns on pg. 419 of "Colt Engraving" by Wilson, a pair of .38 Super Matches shipped to Texas. Features include the scarce Stevens adjustable sight, the early "MATCH" rollmark instead of the "SUPER MATCH" that was first advertised in January of 1935; Sheldon notes that due to the manufacturing process when Colt roll marked guns fairly early in the process, inventories of "MATCH" marked slides would have still been in stock and speculates "MATCH" guns exist into the 18000 range and "SUPER MATCH" was around 19000 and later. Glahn's trademark rolling vinework with accenting punch dot engraving covers approximately 75% of this gun, with interspersed florals and other devices throughout. Factory smooth pearl grips with astounding fire. Small parts include spurred checkered hammer, checkered slide release, checkered thick tab thumb safety, long 1911A1 grip safety, short milled checkered trigger, checkered magazine release, and arched knurled mainspring housing. 2-tone magazine with Colt's .38 Super Auto designation on baseplate. Due to the condition of this gun, we have elected not to disassemble it to check internal markings. Housed in a Colt box with endlabels indicating an Engraved Super .38 with "4394" penciled on bottom and containing a Colt 38 Super brochure in plastic envelope. PROVENANCE: This gun is accompanied by extensive provenance, including a factory letter dated November 15th, 1996 and addressed to T.J. Mullin; a letter from T.J. Mullin describing when the gun came out of Robert Settani's collection when sold at auction in 1992, when he purchased in from Butterfield and Butterfield in 1996, and indicating that he believes it to be one of the finest pre-War factory engraved .38 Super Match pistols and possibly the earliest, and that it was featured in his books "American Beauty" and "Handbook of Handguns"; a scan of the photo of the gun when sold as part of the Settani Collection; scans when sold at Butterfield and Butterfield; relevant scans from Douglas Sheldon's book; copy of Butterfield & Butterfield's 1995 Catalog, where this gun is listed as lot 954; a copy of Rampant Colt, Summer 2013 issue, showing a nearly identical gun with the "SUPER MATCH" rollmark on the cover with a brief article discussing that gun. CONDITION: Overall very fine to near mint, retaining virtually all of the factory bluing with some minor silvering to high edges and a few reciprocating areas; most offensive a single line takedown mark on frame in finger clearance cut. Straps have some mild browning coming up through the blue that does not detract; previous descriptions have listed this gun as 98%, which this author feels is representative. Pearl grips with excellent fire, one minor crack, and some light dings on right scale. Bore is excellent with sharp lands and grooves, possibly unfired. Box is good with some water damage to lid and reapplied "Engraved" sticker; trade label in lid may be a replacement. This is one of the finest engraved Pre-War .38 Super Matches and is truly outstanding. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .38 Super FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: .38 Super Match Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 17106

(A) EXEMPLARY, QUITE POSSIBLY THE HIGHEST CONDITION EXAMPLE KNOWN, BLUED FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL

Lot #1008 (Sale Order 8 of 353)

This gun is a legend in the Colt collecting community, and the list of owners is outstanding: Eric Vaule, Herb Glass Senior, Richard Prosser Mellon, Warren Anderson, Charles Schreiner II, Michael Zomber, Kurt House, and Paul Friedrich. Per the included factory letter, this gun shipped to Cornwall & Smock on July 30th, 1892, as a .45 Colt with 5 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, checkered wood, factory engraving, including "P.G." engraved on backstrap, and a special notation for a "50 Yard sight". The gun is nearly completely covered in extremely tight well executed scroll cut by Helfricht with a finely executed punch dot background. Stunning geometrics fill in negative space where scroll would not fit, and rocker engraving and dressed edges are used to accentuate borders. Left side of the frame has a masterfully executed 2-tier starburst around the central screw, which is repeated with 1 tier on the right side. The cylinder is engraved en suite with rocker engraving and punch dots decorating the rear of the cylinder, with the balance filled with explosive geometrics and linework. Even careful attention has been paid to the ejector rod, with a single line of wrigglework accented by punch dots and encapsulating a single floral, the front sight, which has been dressed about the perimeter, and the trigger guard, which has geometric work throughout. 2 piece checkered walnut grips, rotatable lanyard loop on stud. The gun has also been well documented, appearing in the Roll of Honor in Volume 26, No. 5, 2004 edition of Man at Arms, on a 2 page spread; a physical copy of the magazine is included and signed "For my friend Paul Freidrich Kurt House" and dated 3-12-11, probably when Paul purchased the gun. A letter from the Connecticut Historical Society addressing possibles for who Cornwall & Smock refers to and associated names, with no luck; a second letter from Dean Nelson, curator at the Museum of Connecticut History indicates that Cornwall & Smock may be a reference to H.C. Cornwall, who may have worked for Colt. A letter from Michael Zomber shares that Eric Vaule, John Gangel, Robert Berryman, and Greg Martin, among others, consider this gun to be the most elaborate and beautiful factory engraved and blued 1878 known. Michael notes that the engraving is undoubtedly Helfricht's, and amongst his finest works as it exhibits tighter scroll and features not normally seen. CONDITION: Outstanding, retaining approximately 90% of the factory bluing with typical age-related silvering to high edges and a few very minor areas of patina, mostly on cylinder and tip of loading gate. Straps, rear of trigger guard, and face of trigger blade with larger areas of dove grey consistent with use. Grips are excellent with the majority of their varnish intact and sharp checkering, only one area of rubbing on left side (incidentally, where it would rub against a belt while holstered). Only a phantom of a turn line. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent. This is one of the finest engraved Colt cartridge revolvers and one of the finest engraved Colt firearms period. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1878 Frontier Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 30710

(A) AN EXCEPTIONAL FACTORY ENGRAVED BLACK POWDER FRAME COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH BLUED AND CASE H

Lot #1009 (Sale Order 9 of 353)

Per the included factory letter, addressed to Art Ressel of Antique Arms Appraisers, this firearm shipped with a blued finish, unlisted stocks, factory engraving, and a .41 Colt 5 - 1/2" barrel to E.C. Meacham Arms Co, St. Louis Missouri, on March 24th, 1892 in a shipment of 1 gun. The gun is also featured on page 280 of "Colt Engraving" by R.L. Wilson, with the caption "Single Action 136951 appears to have been from the hand of Helfricht himself. Factory records list engraving, blue (and case hardened) finish, .41 caliber, 5 1/2" barrel, and shipped in March 1892 to E.C. Meacham Arms Co., St. Louis. (Art Ressel Collection)". Revolver remains in that configuration with approximately 70-80% coverage of Helfricht style scroll on a punch dot background with Helfricht's distinct geometrics, including shells and starbursts on recoil shield and loading gate, wrigglework on the ejector rod housing, trigger guard, and butt, and rays on frame, near base pin and where ejector rod housing enters frame. Currently mounted with 2 piece ivory grip scales, right with a relief carved furious steer head with hidden female bushing for screw. Traditional markings include Colt's address information on top of barrel, 2-line patent information on left side of frame with encircled Rampant Colt. Cuno Helfricht is one of the finest engravers to have worked for Colt, and he only engraved approximately 1500 Single Action Armies between 1873 and 1900; among Helfricht's highlights are a presentation pair of revolvers to Pawnee Bill and a silver plated gun with ox head pearls for Tom Mix. CONDITION: Fine, especially considering the age. Significant amounts, approximately 70-80% of the bluing remains with some scattered areas of peppering and areas of loss, particularly to high traffic areas such as edges of trigger guard, muzzle, and straps. Cylinder with most bluing in protected gullets and mixed with dove grey and brown patina on higher areas. Case colors have largely faded but retains strong traces in protected areas, as much as 10-20%, with patterns still visible in other areas. Engraving is crisp and well cut, as to be expected of one of Colt's master engravers. Grips are excellent with some of the black veining common to old ivory, and strong grain. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling and some mild oxidation towards muzzle. A very attractive revolver in an extremely scarce configuration. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photographs Serial Number: 136951

(A) DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #1010 (Sale Order 10 of 353)

Extremely high condition Deluxe 3rd model 1876 manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1884. Blued 28" octagon barrel chambered in .40-60 W.C.F., marked with "Winchester's Repeating Arms, New Haven Ct." address over "King's-Improvement-Patented-March 29, 1866, October 16, 1860" patents, and "Cal 40-60" in script at breech. Barrel has a hunting front sight and 22 rear adjustable sight. Blued full-length magazine tube. Case hardened 3rd model pistol grip frame with integral dust cover rail, brass elevator marked "40-60", plain trigger. Tang marked "5345", with "XXX" under the wood and serial number "53062" stamped behind lever latch. Deluxe "XXX" checkered walnut pistol grip stock has "P5345" stamped in the top tang channel and an ebony Christmas tree-shaped grip inlay. Case hardened crescent steel trap buttplate with original 4-piece Winchester steel cleaning rod inside. Matching diamond pattern checkered walnut forearm with case hardened nosecap. Cody Research letter from 1988 confirms all options and shipment to the warehouse in May of 1886. CONDITION: 92% fading original factory barrel blue with some light edge wear. Magazine tube has several areas of edge wear from handling. 90% fading case colors with slight wear on handling areas. Nosecap and buttplate retain 90% fading colors. Good action screws. 90% original varnish with sharp checkering and no visible repairs or restoration, only light usage dings and bruises. Bright and shiny bore with visible rifling. Crisp mechanics. A super rare '76 that would be hard to improve upon! Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .40-60 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photographs Serial Number: 53062

(A) DELUXE OPEN TOP WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #1011 (Sale Order 11 of 353)

Extremely scarce, high condition 1st Model 1876 Deluxe manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1876, the first year of production. Scarce, blued, half-round half-octagon barrel chambered in .45-75 W.C.F. and marked with "Winchester's Repeating Arms, New Haven Ct." address over "King's-Improvement-Patented-March 29, 1866, October 16, 1860" patents. Barrel has a hunting front sight and a sporting adjustable rear sight with Winchester factory vernier peep sight on tang. Scarce, blued, full-length magazine tube, not usually seen with this barrel configuration. Case hardened "open top" 1st model pistol grip frame with unmarked brass elevator, plain trigger. Tang marked "137" with "X" under wood and serial numbered "744" in script behind lever latch. Deluxe "X" grade checkered walnut pistol grip stock has "137" stamped in top tang channel and an ebony Christmas tree-shaped grip inlay. Case hardened crescent steel trap buttplate with original 4-piece Winchester steel cleaning rod inside. Matching diamond pattern checkered walnut forearm with case hardened nosecap. Nose cap and buttstock are fitted with what appear to be factory loop sling swivels. Cody Research letter from 1982 confirms all options except sling swivels and shipping date to the warehouse in March 1878. CONDITION: 92% fading original factory barrel blue with some light edge wear. Magazine tube has several areas turning a plum color from handling. 92% vivid case colors with slight wear on handling areas. Nosecap and buttplate retain 90% fading colors with some light pitting marks on buttplate. Good action screws. 90% original varnish with sharp checkering with no visible repairs or restoration, only light usage dings and bruises. Bright and shiny bore with visible rifling and crisp mechanics. A super rare '76 that would be hard to improve upon! Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .45-75 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Paperwork: Factory Letters, Photographs Serial Number: 744

ADDENDUM: The rear sight is a graduated peep sight, not a Vernier.

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

Lot #1012 (Sale Order 12 of 353)

According to the Colt Factory Archive letter this gun left the factory and shipped to Stambaugh-Thompson Hardware Co. in Youngstown, Ohio, for Wm. B. Curtis, on July 29th, 1929, in a shipment of 1 gun. It was, and is, a .45 Colt with a 5 - 1/2" barrel. Blue finish with carved steer head pearl stocks and Grade 2 engraving. Single line address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Roll die caliber marking on left side of the barrel, "45 COLT". 2-line patent dates on left side of the frame, "PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2, M72 JAN 19, 75". Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. The trigger guard and back strap are marked on the right side under the grip. Partial serial number, 43, observed on the back of the cylinder. Assembly number, 1093, observed on the inside of the loading gate. The Grade 2 engraving is attributed to master engraver Wilbert Glahn. From 1919, when he arrived in Hartford, Glahn did the bulk of the Colt engraving until 1950, when he turned ill. This gun is engraved in a foliate and scroll with a punch dot background. The engraving is very finely executed. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips with silver Colt medallions at the top of each grip and a carved steer head on the left grip. This gun comes in its original Colt box with the end label and 2 over labels. The over labels read "ENGRAVED." and "PEARL BLUE". The box contains a factory screwdriver, cleaning brush, and shooting suggestions pamphlet. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory applied blue finish. There is a slight turn line with a hint of storage marks on the barrel. Vibrant case color on the frame and hammer. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips are near mint and show a little age patina. Engraving is sharp and crisp. Box is in fair shape showing some splits and edge wear. A very desirable factory engraved gun that is blue and case color. Accessories: Factory box Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photographs Serial Number: 350743

(A) COLT CAVALRY REVOLVER, RELIC CONDITION, LOADED.

Lot #1013 (Sale Order 13 of 353)

Manufactured in 1882. This gun was lost and then recovered at some point. It is still loaded with six rounds of ammunition that have flat nose lead bullets. The only visible remaining factory mark remaining on this gun is the serial number on the backstrap, 80895. It is missing the grips, and the main spring is broken. The trigger guard has been damaged. A great piece of Western history. CONDITION: The gun is in relic condition. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 80895

(A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH PROVENANCE TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR.

Lot #1014 (Sale Order 14 of 353)

The Johnson County War, also called the War on Powder River or the Wyoming Range War, is one the most iconic events of the mythologized "Old West," when wealthy cattle owners began to crack down on alleged cattle rustlers in Powder River and Johnson counties. The early hanging of Ella Watson and her husband Albert Bothwell on accusations of rustling caused lines to be drawn, with murders and additional lynchings taking place; in at least one instance, a range detective named Tom Smith killed a suspected rustler and the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, with their enormous political sway, ensured his release. Tensions continued to escalate until the hired gunmen attempted to invade Powder River County and were stopped by state lawmen and armed locals. This confrontation did not end until Benjamin Harrison ordered the Cavalry to intervene. One of the most important figures was Joseph Carey, who owned the massive CY Ranch, a portion of which would form the city of Casper, Wyoming. Members of the CY Ranch also participated in the Hole in the Wall fight when Bob Divine led a raid to the infamous region in 1897 to reclaim lost cattle, resulting in the famous Hole in the Wall Fight. According to a museum card included with this revolver, this revolver was found in Bate's Hole, near where the fight occurred, and is in an appropriate configuration to have been present at that fight; famously, Al Smith lost his firearm during this fight. A second tag on the gun also indicates it was found at "Bates Hole Battlefield" and indicates that an army officer possibly lost it given the ivory grips; however, it appears that the tag is referring to the raid on an Arapaho encampment in 1874 from Captain Alfred Bates, which this revolver would be too late to have participated in. CONDITION: Relic, ground dug. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Museum Card Serial Number: NVSN

(C) HIGH POLISH COLT MODEL 1903 .32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1904).

Lot #1015 (Sale Order 15 of 353)

Pristine second-year production gun. This is one of the early high polish blue 1903 pocket hammerless pistols. The early features of this gun include a barrel bushing, 4" barrel, and the first style hard rubber grip panels. It has a factory 2-tone magazine and nitre blue small parts, pins, and screws. This gun was shipped on September 20, 1904, to Pacific Hardware & Steel Company in San Francisco, California, in a shipment of 25 guns. A true Western shipped gun. CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the high polish deep blue finish. There is some slight holster and edge wear. The front grip strap has a few small surface scratches. There are a couple of minute spots of freckling on the left side. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Checkered grip panels are sharp and crisp. There are no chips or cracks in the grips. Magazine is near pristine with no visible wear. A very desirable and highly conditioned gun. Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .32 Rimless Smokeless FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Paperwork: Letter Serial Number: 12904

(C) EXCEPTIONAL FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH LEATHERETTE

Lot #1016 (Sale Order 16 of 353)

Manufactured 1929 and shipped to Phil B. Bekeart Co, San Francisco, California, with blue finish, pearl grips, and type A engraving. Hand-cut engraving is excellently executed running vine scroll with extremely fine crosshatch shading, and well-cut floral vignettes with the same fine crosshatch shading. While the factory letter does not list an engraver, this work compares extremely favorably to the work of Wilbur A. Glahn; see. pgs. 413 and 416 of Colt Engraving by Wilson for a pair of 1908s engraved in near-identical styles. Glahn came from a long line of engravers, including several firearms engravers and one who had worked for Colt, Jacob Glahn in 1879; his work was extremely well respected, and among his highlights are a pair of .45 Automatics for Douglas MacArthur, the Obergon Thompson, and other engraved presentations to celebrities. Case colored small parts with thumb safety and grip safety lightly engraved. Pearl grips with vibrant fire and Colt silver medallions with single screw through escutcheon. Right side of frame has a pantographed "ERIN" which was done post-factory, probably by a jeweler, as it is extremely well cut. With the original Colt hangtag with .25 ACP chambering information. Housed in a Colt leatherette presentation case with a wine-colored interior French fitted for the gun. Engraved 1908 pistols are extremely scare, only approximately 375 according to "The Book of Colt Firearms" by Wilson, and the number of those left as fine as this gun are extremely scarce; this cataloguer is aware of only one other example. PROVENANCE: Mike McHugh; Brad Witherell; William Drollinger; exhibited as part of "Colt: Legacy of a Legend" at Buffalo Bill Historical Center; photographed as part of "Colt and It's Collectors" pg. 211. CONDITION: Extremely fine, showing only the most minor of marks picked up over a nearly 100 year life span. Deep rich blue with extremely minor handling marks, most offensive a scattering of marks (approx. 3mm) on right side of muzzle. Grips are excellent, whole, with magnificent fire. Bore is excellent. Case is fine with some minor age related distress, mostly some peeling to bottom edge. Interior with some distress to hinge. A truly exceptional example. Accessories: Factory case Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Vest Pocket Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 382928

(C) COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH PEARL GRIPS (1911)

Lot #1017 (Sale Order 17 of 353)

Manufactured 1911. This lovely little pocket pistol is in the standard 1908 Vest Pocket configuration with a 2" barrel, .25 ACP chambering, blued finish, with case-colored small parts, and fitted with pearl medallions with Colt's "deep dish" golden medallions. Third variation rollmark on left side of slide, last date is January 25th, 1910. CONDITION: Overall very good. Retains the vast majority of Colt factory bluing with some silvering to high edges and surface level scratches throughout. Grip safety is essentially gunmetal grey at rear, with good case colors on sides. Mechanically fine, bore has strong rifling and some mild frosting. Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial Number: 57427

LOT OF 7: GRIPS FOR COLT SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS.

Lot #1018 (Sale Order 18 of 353)

Lot consists of (A) Pair of Mother of Pearl grips for a 1902, no medallions. (B) Pair of Mother of Pearl grips for a 1908 Vest Pocket, no medallions. (C) Pair of Mother of Pearl grips with Colt deep set medallions. (D) 2 pairs of 1911 truncated diamond walnut grips. (E) Pair of fully checkered walnut grips for a 1911. (F) Pair of later injection molded fibre grips with no mold numbers and thin reinforcement rings. CONDITION: All grips are used and show signs of having been mounted in the past. Pair of pearl grips without medallions is chipped at left scale, 1902 pearls have some a crack on right scale and chip on left. Walnut grips are overall very good.

LOT OF DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO YOUNG BROTHERS ENGRAVERS, ONE SIGNED BY CUNO HELFRICHT, AND A DEPARTM

Lot #1019 (Sale Order 19 of 353)

A fascinating lot related to some of the finest engravers of the 19th century and the turn of the century. Lot consists of a business card sized advertisement, proclaiming the talent of the Young Brothers in stamp making and fine engraving, with an absolutely minuscule stamp at the center, with 1/300 inch letters; a piece of Young Bros letterhead with their information at top; a telegram signed by Cuno Helfricht to Eugene Young reading "Be here with your tools tomorrow morning without fail", with a torn envelope that has Eugene Young's information, presumably the original envelope for the telegram; a receipt from the armory of the Sharps rifle company to E Rockwell for 15 dollars; a Department of the Interior General Land Office to Henry Bock regarding some disputed territory. CONDITION: Very good. Western Union Telegraph envelope torn but still solid with Eugene's information. Paper wth some ink bleeding, and foxing and spotting common to old paper. An interesting lot.

LOT OF 3: SETS OF PEARL GRIPS, ONE STEER HEAD WITH RUBIES.

Lot #1020 (Sale Order 20 of 353)

Lot consists of 3 sets of Mother of Pearl grips for Single Action Armies. 2 of them are unadorned, one is carved with a steer head that has gemstones for his eyes and nostrils. CONDTION: Grips have all been mounted with typical handling marks and superficial scratches but are free of cracks and have excellent fire.

LOT OF 2: 2 PAIRS OF COLT GRIPS, MOTHER OF PEARL AND IVORIES.

Lot #1021 (Sale Order 21 of 353)

Lot consists of a pair of grips for a Colt Single Action Army, one pearl and one ivory, both with carved steer heads (the pearl one looks very surprised); the ivory grips have flush-set medallions. CONDITION: Both grips have been mounted and have handling marks and superficial scratches. No cracks or chips noted. A good set.

LOT OF 4: 3 HOLSTERS AND STUDDED WESTERN BELT.

Lot #1022 (Sale Order 22 of 353)

Lot consists of: (A) Western leather featuring a floral 1850s - 1860s floral hand tooled "California Pattern" style holster for a Colt Dragoon. Features a full scalloped skirt and large copper riveted loop to the reverse. (B) Small revolver holster with flap. Most likely fits a pocket .32. Faintly maker stamped to the reverse: "IVER JOHNSON / SPR CO / BOSTON MASS." (C) California style, floral carved, open topped holster for a pocket .32 or .38. No maker mark. (D) 42" Western style belt featuring mother-of-pearl circular discs surrounded by brass studs. CONDITION: Very good with tight stitching. Iver Johnson holster shows heavy flaking to the finish.

HIGHLY DESIREABLE WILL & FINCK "100 PIN" SAN FRANCISCO KNIFE.

Lot #1023 (Sale Order 23 of 353)

In his 1855 book "Land of Gold, Reality vs. Fiction", Hinton R. Helper wrote “I have seen purer liquors, better segars [sic], finer tobacco, truer guns and pistols, larger dirk and Bowie knives, and prettier courtesans here in San Francisco than in any other place I have ever visited, and it is my un-biased opinion that California can and does furnish the best bad things that are obtainable in America." This mindset of "the best bad things" made companies like Will & Finck quite successful in dealing in items ranging from gambler's cheating equipment to making high-end cutlery for California's booming upper class. In an 1896 advertisement, Will & Finck advertises themselves as "Manufacturing Cutlers, Electrical Contractors, Steamboat Bellhangers, and Locksmiths" with "Faro Tools on Hand and Made to Order". One of the most desirable of the products made by this firm is their bowie knives, a symbol of the Old West made by a company that was also a symbol of the Old West. This knife is photographed on page 131 of “California’s Best: Old West Art & Antiques” by Brian and Brad Witherell. 5" drop point blade with sharpened false edge marked "WILL & FINCK / S.F. CAL" on ricasso with die breaks in the "C" and "S". Scalloped, bulbous, walrus ivory handle studded with approximately 100 silver studs. Complete with a reproduction silver scabbard with correct type of belt clip. Accompanied by a reproduction of an 1896 Will & Finck catalog with explanatory text and illustrations by Bernard Levine (who wrote "Knifemakers of Old San Francsico") and a copy of a photo of the Interior of Will & Finck's Store. CONDITION: Very good, with light, age-related freckling throughout over top of what appears to be factory polish. Scabbard is mostly cleaned bright with consistent areas of patination near throat and behind clip. Grip is very good with small age-related cracks throughout, especially near guard and some of the studs. Blade Length: 5" Overall Length: 10" Paperwork: Catalog, Photograph, Info

HIGHLY DESIRABLE SAN FRANCISCO BELT KNIFE BY MICHAEL PRICE.

Lot #1024 (Sale Order 24 of 353)

A California bowie knife of the finest quality by the genre's most famed maker, Michael Price of San Francisco. Manufactured circa 1859-1869 for California's booming upper class as a useful piece of cutlery as well as a status symbol during the decade known as California's Golden Age of Cutlery. A similar example is pictured on pg. 109 of "Knifemakers of Old San Francisco" by Bernard R. Levine. This specific knife is photographed on pg. 149 of "California's Best: Old West Art & Antiques" by Brian and Brad Witherell. 4 - 1/2" drop point blade with ivory handles secured by 3 pins. Marked "M. PRICE / SAN FRAN" on ricasso in single stamped letters. Complete with silver scabbard with belt clip attached on the obverse side. CONDITION: Very good, with blade showing signs of cleaning and handling with light freckling throughout and tip showing some delamination on right side. Handle shows light chip on the right grip scale toward the pommel. Belt clip on scabbard has been rebrazed. Scabbard is bright with scattered light handling marks. Blade Length: 4 - 1/2" Overall Length: 9"

GOLD NUGGET

Lot #1025 (Sale Order 25 of 353)

76 grams. Nice form.

LARGE GOLD NUGGET WEIGHT

Lot #1026 (Sale Order 26 of 353)

131 grams. Nice form.

18K JOHN BEESLEY, LIVERPOOL H/C POCKET WATCH W/GOLD QUARTZ CHAIN & FOB.

Lot #1027 (Sale Order 27 of 353)

Beautiful gold quartz watch with heavy chain. Made by Shreve & Co. Working condition. 14K. Incised floral design inside. 266 grams.

CORRECTION: Title, description and photos have been updated. 18k yellow gold (untested) John Beesley, Liverpool, fussee pocket watch with swing-out hunter case. Movement marked "John Beesley, 4 Lord Street, 43287, Liverpool''. Key wind, key set. Case marked "DB, 18, 43287" with eagle hallmarks. Dial marked "Chronometer Lever, John Beesley, Liverpool". Hairline cracks to dial. Case hand engraved and decorated with a gold miner holding a shovel next to a screen. Includes a beautiful 14k pink gold (untested) pocket watch chain set with 14 individual pieces of inlaid gold quartz, measuring 14.25" in length, marked "14K" on swivel hook, and a two-sided gold quartz spinning fob. Gold quartz in chain and fob exhibit natural crazing and cracks, but seem completely stable. Fob measures 1-3/8" across. Watchcase measures 53mm in diameter. Combined gross weight of the watch, chain and fob is 219.2 grams. Later replacement key included. Running. Condition: Very Good.

GOLD NUGGET WITH WHITE QUARTZ

Lot #1028 (Sale Order 28 of 353)

57.4 grams. Nice nugget with mix of white quartz.

EARLY LARGE OFFICE GOLD SCALE BY HOWARD AND DAVIS.

Lot #1029 (Sale Order 29 of 353)

A very unique oversized scale. Manufactured by Howard and Davis. Comes complete with trays and weights. Very different size and one of their top quality scales. Keys: No

SMALL HOWARD AND DAVIS SCALE WITH ACCESSORIES.

Lot #1030 (Sale Order 30 of 353)

Nice early Howard & Davis Scale out of Boston, Massachusetts. Brass scale with wooden base. Turn of the century. Comes with a set of various weights.

BLACK MINERS IMPROVED TRAVELING SCALE.

Lot #1031 (Sale Order 31 of 353)

Late 1800s. Keys: No

GREEN MINERS IMPROVED GOLD TRAVELING SCALE.

Lot #1032 (Sale Order 32 of 353)

Late 1800s. Keys: No

MINERS GOLD TRAVELING SCALE.

Lot #1033 (Sale Order 33 of 353)

Manufactured for California. Late 1800s. Keys: No

FINE TORTOISESHELL OVERLAID GAMING CASE.

Lot #1034 (Sale Order 34 of 353)

This is a wonderful early tortoiseshell gaming case complete with carved ivory chess pieces. It comes with an early set of cards, a cribbage set, and a horse race set, complete with lead horse figures. Late 1800s. Exquisite workmanship.

19TH CENTURY CARD TRIMMER FOR CUTTING CORNERS AND MISCELLANEOUS GAMBLING ITEMS.

Lot #1035 (Sale Order 35 of 353)

A large assortment of gambling and saloon-related items. Includes card trimmer, cigar cutters, bottle openers, dice, match safes, a nice nude compact, and various other gambling-related items. Keys: No

LARGE LOT OF IVORY GAMBLING POKER CHIPS.

Lot #1036 (Sale Order 36 of 353)

Late 18th, early 19th century.

CORRECTION: Approximately 40 of the poker chips are ivory.

LARGE LOT OF VARIOUS TOKENS.

Lot #1037 (Sale Order 37 of 353)

Late 18th to early 19th century. Keys: No

LOT OF VINTAGE DICE.

Lot #1038 (Sale Order 38 of 353)

Made of ebony, ivory, and glass.

ITS ALL IN THE DRAW GAMBLER'S BOOK.

Lot #1039 (Sale Order 39 of 353)

Late 1800s.

1853 $20 LIBERTY GOLD NGC AU50.

Lot #1040 (Sale Order 40 of 353)

Early slab.

1897 $20 LIBERTY HEAD GOLD PCGS MS62.

Lot #1041 (Sale Order 41 of 353)

Early slab.

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

Lot #1042 (Sale Order 42 of 353)

Both uncirculated.

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

LOT OF 2: 2011 $20 GOLD BUFFALO COINS.

Lot #1043 (Sale Order 43 of 353)

Both uncirculated.

LOT OF 2: 1884 CC PCGS MS 63 MORGAN DOLLARS.

Lot #1044 (Sale Order 44 of 353)

Sold as a lot.

TRUCKEE CALIFORNIA CONSTABLE JACOB TEETER & JAMES REED BADGE DISPLAY.

Lot #1045 (Sale Order 45 of 353)

Fantastic and historically important badge display of an early Nevada County, California lawman killed in the line of duty. Lot includes two badges that were worn by Jacob Teeter, Deputy Sheriff of Nevada County in Truckee, California, and Constable of Meadow Lake. There are four additional badges at the bottom of the display that would be of the style and era worn by James Reed, but not attributed to him. The first badge is circa 1860s and is one of the earliest Nevada County badges known. It consists of a jeweler made, sterling silver, 5-point star with circular outside ring. Badge is cut from solid silver stock and was gold gilded when it was first made. The top of the circular frame reads: "JACOB TEETER." Center of star reads: "Deputy Sheriff" and below that, "Nevada Co. Cal." Reverse has a T-pin catch. The second badge was made by J.C. Irvine and is also a 5-point star, gold gilded overall, with hard-fired royal blue enamel letters that read: "CONSTABLE / MEADOW LAKE, TP," with a blue precious stone in the center. In 1877, 26-year-old Jacob "Jake" Teeter took over as constable of Meadow Lake Township, which included the eastern portion of Nevada County and the town of Truckee. Officer Teeter would hold the position of constable or deputy sheriff for nearly 24 years until his death in a gunfight with another Truckee lawman in 1891 named James Reed. They had a long-standing feud that had caused a bitter rivalry that ultimately ended with gunfire. There is a large paperwork file accompanying this lot that details the history of Jacob Teeter as well as that of his killer, James Reed. The story that led up to the gunfight spans decades, and is well known in the town of Truckee. It is considered by historians and citizens of Truckee to be the most famous shootout in local history. Many online sources detail both of their colorful law enforcement histories. These very badges are pictured on pg. 33 in James C. Casey's book "Badges of America's Finest: A Pictorial Guide to the Badges of American Lawmen and Price Guide, 2008." CONDITION: Both Teeter badges show some light wear, with the silver deputy sheriff badge missing 85% of the gold gilt. The jeweler engraved details are strong and legible. The Meadow Lake Constable badge retains nearly all of its original finish, including its enamel letters and blue stone in center. Bottom badges show strong nickeling and would rate as fine. Paperwork: Provenance

SAN DIEGO POLICE DETECTIVE SERGEANT BADGE.

Lot #1046 (Sale Order 46 of 353)

Circa 1900-1910 eagle over wreathed shield detective sergeant badge number 10. Finely chased detailed feathers with delicate cut-out features make this a very attractive and desirable badge. Measures: 2 - 3/4" x 2". Marked: "CAL STAMP / CO / San Diego / STERLING". CONDITION: Very good with age-commensurate light wear and appropriate patina.

1880S DEPUTY SHERIFF'S BADGE FOR VENTURA, CALIFORNIA.

Lot #1047 (Sale Order 47 of 353)

Circa 1895-1900 jeweler made badge for Ventura County, California, deputy Jacinto Damien Reyes. Jacinto was a native Californian born to a Spanish land grant family. He became a Ventura County deputy in the late 1880s until the time he became a Santa Barbara National Forest Ranger in 1900. He also gained local notoriety in the early 1900s when he was selected to escort Presidents William McKinley in 1901, and Teddy Roosevelt in 1910, through the forest lands of California. This badge was purchased directly from the nephew of Jacinto in 1979 and sold to Kern County deputy sheriff Tom Craig. Craig later sold the badge to well-known badge collector and author on badges, Jim Casey. Badge is hand-cut and repurposed from what was most likely a loving cup or silver sheet of some kind, as evidenced by the pattern on the reverse. Traces of black wax used to darken the letters. Measures: 2" x 1 - 3/4". Exact badge is pictured on pg. 67 of "Bages of America's Finest" by James C. Casey, 2008. Badge is also pictured numerous times being worn by Reyes in period publications and photos. Copies of these are included with the badge. CONDITION: Fine.

CHIEF MERCHANT POLICE BADGE.

Lot #1048 (Sale Order 48 of 353)

Jeweler made, circa 1900-1910, sterling silver Merchant Police hand cut star. Features hand-engraved arrows and floral motifs. Merchant police were fully sworn officers that were available under private contract to store owners and merchants. This allowed the officer to stay in a specific geographical area as opposed to a much larger beat. Unmarked. Measures 3" x 3." CONDITION: Very fine with unpolished patina.

CARL SONTAG 1882 GOLD THEATRICAL MEDAL, GERMAN THEATER, SAN FRANCISCO.

Lot #1049 (Sale Order 49 of 353)

Stunning hand made large gold and silver medal from The German (Baldwin) Theater in San Francisco, California. Central brass cast copy of an 1852 US $50 gold octagonal coin with presentation engraved on reverse, "Die Deutschen, San Francisco, Ihrem Carl Sontag, San Francisco, Cal, 12th Feb. 1882". The medal was presented to Sontag on his final evening of a 3-month appearance at the Baldwin Theater. The medal measures 3 - 1/4" tall by 2 - 1/2" wide, and has a gross weight of 70.4 grams. With the exception of a few missing flowers at the top, the medal is in excellent original condition. The medal appears to be made in 14k gold, but the karat is untested. The following is an excerpt from an article that appeared in The San Francisco Examiner, Monday, February 13th, 1882: "Carl Sontag, who has appeared at the Baldwin Theater every Sunday evening for the past three months, made his farewell bow last night before an audience that fairly packed the house from orchestra to the topmost gallery. The play chosen for the great artist's final exit from the stage of his many triumphs was Freitag's brilliant comedy, "The Journalists", which has become a standard play on the German stage. It is as renowned for its literary, merit and extremely humorous and brilliant dialogue as it is for ingenious construction. Mr. Sontag found in the role of Conrad Bolz a peculiarly humorous, yet elegant characterization, a congenial task, and the frequent plaudits of the enthusiastic audience evidenced the fact that on this, his last representation, the great artist scored another hit......The pleasantest feature of the evening was at the end of the play, when Mr. Kadelburg came for. ward on the open stage and in a hearty manner said: "It is a good old and worthy custom to present to an honored guest at parting a token as an earnest of the regard and esteem in which he is held. It is therefore my pleasant duty, in the name of your many friends, to present you with this souvenir. It is a coin characteristic of California, and itself tells the history of the state; and it will recall to you the story of those Pioneers who struggled to make our state what it is and to whom we also owe thanks for having been able to raise the standard of German art in the extremest West. This honored coin is wreathed with the laurel crown you so richly earned, and may you on your native soil in the old Fatherland sometimes think of those friends whom you have left in far away California, who will remerber as long as German art exists the name of Carl Sontag. He thereupon handed Mr. Sontag an elegant velvet case, in which was enclosed a slug of 1852, encircled with a golden crown of laurels and headed by the usual histrionic emblems of mask, scroll, etc. The entire piece was suspended from a plain and heavy gold pin by a silken ribbon of red, white and blue. On the obverse side of the coin was the inscription: "To true merit this crown. The Germans of San Francisco to Carl Sontag, February 12, 1882". Mr. Sontag, in an extremely agitated manner, replied as follows: "From the first hour I arrived here I met nothing but kindness ad good-will. I ought to say not only from the first hour but even earlier, for before my arrival across the bay I was met by Mr. Kadelburg who, in behalf of my colleagues, in the first place, proffered me every service and friendly help, and from the directrice, stage manager and stage personnel. I have met with nothing but the most flattering cordiality. Not alone among the artistic circle, but socially and in private life, I met with a reception so hearty and cordial that must ray during my whole career I never left a city with a greater feeling of regret, and with deep sorrow I leave this loved spot..." Carl Sontag (Karl Sunday) was a son of actress Franziska Martloff; the singer Henriette Sontag and the actress Nina Sontag were his half-sisters from Franziska Sontag's marriage to Franz Sontag. According to the will of his parents, in no case should he become an actor. So he came to a polytechnic school which he soon had to leave. He then did an apprenticeship as a bookbinder, which he also completed. Already at this time he was also working as a writer in order to be able to afford to go to the theater. He took advantage of his mother's absence to introduce himself to the manager of the court theater in Liège, who accepted him as an extra actor on January 1, 1848; he chose Holm as his stage name. So Sontag was able to successfully compete at the royal in 1848 at the age of 20. Hoftheater in Dresden debut monthly he received 25 Taler Gage. Click here to see the full description.

LOT OF 3: 2 BADGES AND PHOTO OF E.O. TOMPKINS.

Lot #1050 (Sale Order 50 of 353)

Lot consists of 2 badges and a photo. One badge marked "City Marshall E. O. Tompkins". Other badge marked "City Marshall". Comes with early photo of Tompkins.

GOLD DEPUTY SHERIFF BADGE.

Lot #1051 (Sale Order 51 of 353)

Circa 1900-1910 hand engraved jeweler-made badge. Hard fired black letters read: "DEPUTY SHERIFF." Measures: 1 - 1/2" x 1 - 1/2". Maker stamped to the reverse: "W.C. DORRETY / BOSTON / WAS'H ST / 10K". "C" type early catch. CONDITION: Excellent with little wear and crisp letters.

LOT OF 3: SILVER INDIAN MATCH SAFES.

Lot #1052 (Sale Order 52 of 353)

Nice detail. All three made of silver.

LOT OF 2: BOARS HEAD AND FOX'S HEAD SILVER MATCH SAFES.

Lot #1053 (Sale Order 53 of 353)

Both match safes have nice detail. Boar has glass eyes, fox has googly eyes.

LOT OF 4: FIGURAL MATCH SAFES.

Lot #1054 (Sale Order 54 of 353)

Lot consists of a silver Japanese monkey, a silver toad, a silver horseshoe and a brass crab claw.

FIGURAL BUFFALO MATCH HOLDER.

Lot #1055 (Sale Order 55 of 353)

Made of pot metal.

CALIFORNIA POWDER WORKS "BROADSIDE" FRAMED COLOR LITHOGRAPH.

Lot #1056 (Sale Order 56 of 353)

Paper. A beautiful image of the California Powderworks in Santa Cruz County, California. Late 1800s. Comes framed and matted.

MARLIN REPEATING RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS ORIGINAL FRAMED ADVERTISEMENT.

Lot #1057 (Sale Order 57 of 353)

Paper, early 1900s. Great image.

GOLD PRESENTATION WALKING STICK.

Lot #1058 (Sale Order 58 of 353)

18k gold presentation cane with the name "Chas Cunningham" on the side.

MINER'S HANDLED WALKING STICK.

Lot #1059 (Sale Order 59 of 353)

A unique miner's cane with silver pickaxe and mining marks below the head. Signed on the side "MINERS UNION FRANK MAHAN SEARGENT AT ARMS NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA."

SHAKING HANDS IVORY WALKING STICK.

Lot #1060 (Sale Order 60 of 353)

Very heavy ivory form of 2 hands shaking. Nice detail.

BRONZE ARTICULATED METAMORPHIC BUTTERFLY.

Lot #1061 (Sale Order 61 of 353)

Made of bronze. Working condition. Press release and articulated butterfly appears. Enameled wings, marble base.

THE LITTLE GIANT HAND PRESS.

Lot #1062 (Sale Order 62 of 353)

Dated May 3, 1881.

MILWAUKEE STEAM BEER CORNER SIGN.

Lot #1063 (Sale Order 63 of 353)

Reverse on glass. San Francisco, California. Some minor wear to lettering. Turn of the century.

HUMBOLDT BREWING ADVERTISING.

Lot #1064 (Sale Order 64 of 353)

Curved glass with metal edging Humboldt Brew on Draft. Signed "Dawes MFG Company Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania." CONDITION: Barely noticeable, non-distracting paint flaking on the "H" in "Humboldt." Original tin frame with original wood backing.

BUFFALO BEER SERVING TRAY.

Lot #1065 (Sale Order 65 of 353)

Nice image of Victorian lady.

REVERSE ON GLASS BACK BAR BOTTLE.

Lot #1066 (Sale Order 66 of 353)

Has "Brandy" with image of Victorian lady. Late 1800s.

REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY BOTTLE.

Lot #1067 (Sale Order 67 of 353)

Oversized glass bottle for Verdict Whiskey.

YOSEMITE BEER SERVING TRAY.

Lot #1068 (Sale Order 68 of 353)

San Francisco. Nice image of girl on horse.

SILVER FIGURAL INDIAN LETTER OPENER.

Lot #1069 (Sale Order 69 of 353)

Highly detailed image of Indian head. Silver.

COWBOY WOOLY CHAPS.

Lot #1070 (Sale Order 70 of 353)

Pair of shotgun style wool chaps. Maker stamped shield on floral carved belt reads: "WYETH / HDW 7 MFG. CO / ST. JOSEPH MO." Large displayable size. CONDITION: 3" area of separation of muslin lining from top of belt on inside right leg; otherwise, they show age-commensurate frontier wear but not abuse. A nice pair.

SILVER INDIAN MOTIF BRUSH.

Lot #1071 (Sale Order 71 of 353)

Marked sterling silver. Nice detail.

INDIAN MOTIF LETTER OPENER.

Lot #1072 (Sale Order 72 of 353)

Marked sterling. Nice image of Indian and buffalo on both sides.

FIGURAL SILVER INDIAN HEAD PIN.

Lot #1073 (Sale Order 73 of 353)

Fantastic detail. Hallmark on back of pin. Excellent condition.

METAL FIGURAL INDIAN LETTER OPENER.

Lot #1074 (Sale Order 74 of 353)

Nice detail of Indian holding tobacco.

NATIVE AMERICAN GIRL PRINT.

Lot #1075 (Sale Order 75 of 353)

Early 1900s.

BEADED AMERICAN INDIAN GAUNTLETS.

Lot #1076 (Sale Order 76 of 353)

Plateau fringed buckskin gauntlets. Calico lined with beaded elk and floral motifs. Circa 1920. Size is adult medium. CONDITION: Supple with no bead loss and only light period wear.

WILSON'S DOUBLE CIGAR CUTTER.

Lot #1077 (Sale Order 77 of 353)

Late 1800s.

INDIAN HEAD CIGAR CUTTER.

Lot #1078 (Sale Order 78 of 353)

Figural Indian head cigar cutter. Nice detail.

CINCO CIGAR LIGHTER WITH SHADE.

Lot #1079 (Sale Order 79 of 353)

All original.

BULL DURHAM REVERSE PAINTING ON GLASS ADVERTISEMENT.

Lot #1080 (Sale Order 80 of 353)

Beautiful reverse on glass Bull Durham Tobacco sign. Later production, circa 1980s. Heavy ornate frame. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

CORRECTION: After further review, This sign is actually 100% original and produced in the late 1940’s. It was done as an anniversary piece for Bull Durham.

BRONZE FIGURAL HOUND DOG HUMIDOR.

Lot #1081 (Sale Order 81 of 353)

Done by G. Soares. Nice detail.

INDIAN FIGURAL TOBACCO HUMIDOR.

Lot #1082 (Sale Order 82 of 353)

Nice image of full dressed Indian on top of barrel.

COWBOY CERAMIC HUMIDOR.

Lot #1083 (Sale Order 83 of 353)

Nice image of cowboy head. Marked "Good Luck" on front.

GAMBLERS LIDDED TOBACCO HUMIDOR.

Lot #1084 (Sale Order 84 of 353)

Made by Nippon.

GAMBLER'S TOBACCO HUMIDOR.

Lot #1085 (Sale Order 85 of 353)

Manufactured by Nippon.

SUNSET TRAIL TOBACCO TIN.

Lot #1086 (Sale Order 86 of 353)

Nice image of cowboy and cowgirl.

LOT OF 3: TOBACCO TINS.

Lot #1087 (Sale Order 87 of 353)

Includes two tins, the Miners Puddlers is tin, the Union Leaders is tin; the Albers Rye Flower is cardboard.

(A) COLT TRANSITIONAL 1849 SQUAREBACK POCKET INSCRIBED "E.L.S. CALIFORNIA, 1851 $42.00" ON BACKSTRAP

Lot #1088 (Sale Order 88 of 353)

Full or partial matching numbers observed on barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, butt wedge, rammer, and cylinder. 5" barrel with rammer assembly, 5 shot cylinder, squareback triggger guard, pinched cone front sight, and hammer notch rear sight. Cylinder with stagecoach holdup scene. Interestingly, the entire gun was silver plated at one point, with strong traces of silver plate still visible on the barrel assembly. Further, this gun is engraved "E.L.S. California 1951 $42.00" on the backstrap. This revolver comes with extensive provenance from Herb Glass Junior, Red Jackson, and Ben Ames Williams, all notable Colt collectors. The revolver first shows up in the 1959 Jackson Arms catalog of the Ben Ames Williams collection, listed as item 457; interestingly, it also notes that the gun was featured in "True Magazine some three of four years ago"; a December 1954 copy of Sports Illustrated, where the revolver is featured as part of the article "New Interest in Old Colts"; a copy of "Modern Man" hunting annual magazine where this revolver is featured in the same spread, this time as part of an article titled "Peacemaker: America's Most Famous Gun"; letter from Jeff Millet to Tom Martin, talking about finding this gun in an old Jackson Arms catalog, the mention of the gun in True Magazine; a letter from Herb Glass to Tom Martin discussing this gun and how he bought it twice, the second time from Red Jackson in the 1970s (apparently, Red Jackson also had his hands on it twice!); finally is a photo of this gun with a leather holster with a carved flap. CONDITION: Metal is essentially gunmetal grey with aforementioned traces of silver on barrel assembly and rammer, some minor marks from handling and storage, and some dings around wedge. Straps with significant amount of the silver plating, approximately 85-90%, with a crisp inscription only somewhat softened by age. Bore is very good with strong rifling and some minor areas of pitting. This is a very interesting revolver with a ton of character and ties to some of the best Colt collectors of all time. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Paperwork: Folder Serial Number: 14228

(A) WELLS FARGO & CO. MARKED SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot #1089 (Sale Order 89 of 353)

Numerous examples of these with Wells Fargo markings are known; see pgs. 99-100 of Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 3rd Edition, by Supica & Nahas. It is believed that Wells Fargo purchased several hundred of these from the U.S. Government as surplus for their messengers, with the barrels cut to a much handier 5". Ribbed barrel with blade half sight in notch, V-notch rear sight mounted to latch. Schofield patent on right side of barrel lug, with "W.F. & CO'S. EX 164" under patent; left side of lug with S&W patent information. Matching "164" on cylinder and butt. Attractive pair of period ivory grips are currently mounted, but the original walnut grips with "164" stamped on right scale are included. Notably, most of these guns were nickel plated to better survive rough use; bluing is unusual. CONDITION: Revolver retains some, approximately 20-30% of the original bluing, most around protected areas of cylinder, with balance a smooth chocolate patina with flashes of dove grey, particularly at high edges. Legends are crisp. Mechanically fine, although hammer tends to stick on second click; bore with strong visible rifling and some frosting throughout. Ivory grips are very good with some black striations common to old ivory. Walnut grips are very good with some handling marks and impressions throughout. This is a good example of a true Western gun. Accessories: Original grips Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 S&W FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: Schofield Serial Number: 164

(A) NEW YORK ENGRAVED WEBLEY NO. 2 "THE BRITISH BULLDOG" DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH PEARL GRIPS.

Lot #1090 (Sale Order 90 of 353)

No. 2 double action revolver manufactured by Webley & Son of Birmingham, England. The left side of the frame is stamped "WEBLEY'S/ No 2/ 442 CF" above the winged bullet Webley & Son logo and serial number, with "P. WEBLEY & SON" stamped over the top of the barrel and "LONDON & BIRMINGHAM" present on the right. Frame exhibits bordered scroll engraving on a punch dot background, with small sections of crosshatched patterns and starbursts on either side of the breech. Barrel exhibits light scroll work on either side, with the backstrap a pleasant line and dot pattern. Major metal components exhibit a nickel finish, while the trigger and hammer are case color hardened. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth pearl grips. Matching serial numbers are present on the frame and cylinder, with the interior of the left grip panel matching via a handwritten number. Right grip panel retains traces of original writing but is indiscernible. CONDITION: Metal components retain large amounts of their period nickel finish, exhibiting 2 concentrated spots of dark oxidation on the left side of the frame, with smaller spots present overall. Hammer and trigger retain good amounts of their case colored finish, exhibiting wear in appropriate areas that shows through to a mottled gray patina. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent mild oxidation in the grooves, and retains strong rifling. Grips exhibit a nice mellow patina, with minor losses on either grip and a small crack on the right panel. A very attractively engraved Webley No. 2 "The British Bulldog" revolver. Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .442 Centerfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Webley Model: British Bulldog Serial Number: 22900

(A) HISTORIC CASED AND ENGRAVED COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO MAJOR JAMES F. CURTIS.

Lot #1091 (Sale Order 91 of 353)

A very historical and desirable cased, engraved, and inscribed 1851 Colt Navy revolver with California provenance. This gun is inscribed on the backstrap "MAJOR JAS. F. CURTIS / 2ND INFANTRY C. V. FROM HIS SAN FRANSISCO FRIENDS / OCT. 17, 1861". James F. Curtis was a chief in the San Francisco Vigilance Committee and, on November 4th, 1856, he was elected the first chief of police of San Francisco, California. Then, on September 2nd, 1861, he was commissioned into the California 2nd Infantry and then later promoted to Lt. Col. on June 25th, 1863, into the 4th Infantry. The 2nd and 4th Infantry fought Indians extensively in California, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona. Lt. Col. Curtis was promoted to Brig. General on March 13th, 1865, for merit. Finely engraved by Gustave Young or in his style. The foliate and scroll engraving with a punch dot background is finely executed. It has the typical Gustave Young wolf's heads on each side of the hammer, with a dog's head on the left side above the ramrod screw. Single line address on the top flat of the barrel "ADDRESS SAML. COLT HARTFORD CT." The Colt's patent mark is in the center of the frame on the left side. The markings are crisp. 1-piece factory ivory grips. This gun comes in an original period wood case with velveteen-lined interior. In the case are the following accouterments: Navy flask, .36 caliber Colt bullet mold, unopened bullet pack, nipple wrench, cap tin, extra mainspring, and the key to the case. CONDITION: This gun retains some of the factory-applied blue finish. Most of the remaining blue finish is in the protected areas and the lower part of the barrel. There is some case color remaining on the back of the hammer and on the loading lever. The trigger guard and the back strap have the majority of the original silver plate finish. The grips have a couple of minute chips at the toe of the grips and a crack on the left grip. They show age and some wear. Good bore with some small spots of frosting in the lands and grooves. The case shows some repairs to the inside. The flask, bullet mold, and nipple wrench all show some use. A very desirable Western shipped gun with lots of history. Accessories: Case, accessories Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Paperwork: Previous Auction Information, Book Excerpt Serial Number: 96478

(A) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1877DA LIGHTNING SHERIFFS MODEL WITH PINK PICTURE BOX.

Lot #1092 (Sale Order 92 of 353)

Extremely rare and desirable factory engraved blue and case hardened 1877DA Colt revolver in the original pink picture box. According to the Colt Archive letter, this gun was shipped to the Bandle Arms Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, on January 4th, 1893, in a shipment of 2 guns. It was shipped with a 3 - 1/2" barrel with a blue finish, type of stocks are not listed, and it was factory engraved. Of all of the factory engraved 1877DA Colts, only 20% were blue and case hardened. 2 line address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." Roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, "COLT. D. A. 38". 3 line patent dates on the left front of the frame with the Rampant Colt logo next to them. Half moon front sight with a V-notch rear sight. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips which fit the gun very well, but they were added after it left the factory. 70% coverage of scroll and foliate engraving with a punch dot background. There are also zig-zag borders and starbursts on the gun. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. It comes in an original Colt pink picture box. CONDITION: The barrel, trigger guard, and backstrap retain most of the original blue finish with some spots and some thinning. The cylinder has turned a pleasing brown patina. The frame has silvered with traces of case color in the protected areas. Grips are near mint, with one small chip on the left grip at the toe. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The box is solid with some storage and edge wear. There is some staining and chipping on the label on top of the box. The box is in extremely good shape for its age. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Paperwork: Copy of Factory Letter and Information Serial Number: 92109

(A) VERY ATTRACTIVE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45 COLT REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL PICTURE BOX & FACTORY LE

Lot #1093 (Sale Order 93 of 353)

Single Action Army revolver chambered in .45 Colt, manufactured by Colt in 1891. The left side of the barrel bears the caliber designation "45 COLT.", with Colt's 2-line address across the top. Left side of frame bears patent information followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Butt is lightly hand-inscribed "HM". Frame and hammer are case color hardened, while the grip straps, cylinder, barrel, and ejector rod housing are blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt checkered brown plastic grips. Matching serial numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, rear grip strap, and are very lightly handwritten on the interior of the grip panels. This example is accompanied by an original factory picture box and a Colt factory letter indicating that this example was 1 of 25 revolvers shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett, & Company of Chicago, Illinois, on June 20th, 1891. CONDITION: Frame retains good amounts of its original case color hardened finish, exhibiting fading and areas of wear that show through to gray patina and small spots of age-related discoloration. Barrel and ejector rod housing exhibit areas of wear synonymous with having been carried in a holster that show through to gray patina, with a few areas of wear that show through to brown patina. Grip straps and cylinder exhibit moderate thinning and wear that shows through to gray and brown patinas. Very bright bore, exhibiting scattered spots of mild pitting and retaining strong, well-defined rifling. Grips exhibit some smoothing, with few scattered nicks and marks from handling and storage. Box exhibits mild exterior wear overall, with some minor losses to the exterior wrapping at the corners. Graphic exhibits water damage, staining from said water damage, some cracking, and some losses, but is otherwise mostly visible. An extremely attractive antique Colt Single Action Army revolver. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 141316

(A) ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, SHIPPED TO COLT'S S

Lot #1094 (Sale Order 94 of 353)

Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter manufactured by Colt in 1893. The left side of the barrel is stamped "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER", with Colt's single line address across the top. The left side of the blackpowder style frame bears Colt's patent information, followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Frame and hammer are case color hardened, the frame screws are nitre blued, and the remaining components are blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt checkered brown plastic grips. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard, and rear grip strap. Grips match via the last 4 digits, which are properly hand-scribed on the interior of the grip panels. This example is accompanied by a Colt factory letter indicating that this example was shipped in a shipment of 10 to Colt's San Francisco Agency on July 29th, 1893. CONDITION: Frame and hammer retain areas of their original case color hardened finish, exhibiting areas of wear that show through to gray patina, with mild surface oxidation and spots of age-related discoloration present in worn areas. Barrel and ejector rod housing show wear spots synonymous with having been carried in a holster with worn spots showing through to gray patina. Grip straps and cylinder exhibit thinning overall that shows through to a pleasant brown patina and some spots of gray patina at the edges. Brilliant mirror bore, sharp and well-defined rifling throughout. Grips exhibit smoothing to the checkering and a few minor marks from storage and handling but are otherwise fine. A very attractive example of an antique Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter that was shipped to Colt's San Francisco Agency. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 152353

(A) FACTORY ENGRAVED DELUXE .50-95 WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH SPECIAL ORDER FEATU

Lot #1095 (Sale Order 95 of 353)

Extremely scarce, high condition, Deluxe second model 1876 built by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1881. Scarce 26" blued round barrel chambered in the desirable .50-95 W.C.F. with Winchester address and King's Patent markings on the rare fully matted barrel. Barrel has a hunting front sight and 22 rear adjustable sight. Scarce, blued, button magazine tube. Case hardened second model pistol grip frame with brass elevator marked "50-95" and plain trigger. Tang marked "269" with "XXX" under the wood and serial number "20840" stamped behind lever latch. Gun has $2.50 floral engraving on lever, hammer, and nosecap. Blued dust cover marked "WINCHESTER EXPRESS / 50 CAL 95 GRS". Madis lists only 127 guns with factory engraving. Deluxe XXX checkered walnut pistol grip stock has "269" stamped in top tang channel and an ebony Christmas tree-shaped grip inlay. Rare unmarked hard rubber checkered shotgun style buttplate similar to buttplates seen on Sharps. Matching diamond pattern checkered walnut forearm with case-hardened floral engraved nosecap. Cody Research letter from 1989 confirms all options except for the lack of platinum sight lines (possible mistake in book, since everything else matches), which are not present; shipped to the warehouse in January of 1882. CONDITION: 92% fading original factory barrel blue with some light edge wear and freckling, and a small ding in the barrel on the underside. Magazine tube has some light edge wear. 92% vivid case colors with slight wear and discoloration on handling areas. Nosecap and buttplate retain 90% fading colors. Good action screws. 90% original varnish with sharp checkering, no visible repairs or restoration, and only light usage dings and bruises. Bright and shiny bore with visible rifling and crisp mechanics. A super rare '76 that would be hard to improve upon and hard to find in this configuration; for the serious '76 collector. Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .50-95 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Paperwork: Factory Letters, Photographs Serial Number: 20840

(A) ABSOLUTELY STUNNING COLT MODEL 1894 NEW ARMY DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH GOLD INLAID MONOGRAM TO

Lot #1096 (Sale Order 96 of 353)

Johnny H. Baker was born January 13, 1869, in North Platte, Nebraska, and died April 22, 1931, in Denver, Colorado. He was known as Buffalo Bill Cody's adopted son and a Wild West sharpshooter. He was with Buffalo Bill from the age of 7 and was in the Wild West Show, where he appeared as the Cowboy Kid. He was considered an expert marksman by the age of 14, as he won the boy's championship at the age of 12 and many other shooting competitions. He appeared before many crowned Kings and Queens and was presented to many heads of state. He stayed with the Wild West Show until the end in November of 1917. Then he was instrumental in building the Buffalo Bill Museum in Denver, Colorado. As Johnny Baker's fame was built on his skill as a marksman and his life-long association with Buffalo Bill Cody and the Wild West Show, any documented firearm that belonged to him would be a real treasure. According to the Colt factory archive letter, this gun was shipped in a 1 gun shipment on April 22, 1895, to J.H. Mayer (address unavailable). It was (and remains) a .38 Colt with a 6" barrel, ivory stocks, with the finish not listed. The monogram "JHB" is inlaid on the right side of the frame. The gold inlaid entwined initials were executed by the master hand of Cuno A. Helfricht. He was chief of the Colt's factory engraving department. This gun comes in a factory leather bound case with a green interior and a sealed box of .38 Long Colt cartridges. It is featured in many books and periodicals. It also comes with a notebook of information about this gun and Johnny H. Baker. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory-applied high-polish blue finish. There is a turn line on the cylinder and some slight high-edge wear. Nitre blue on trigger, screws, and back of the hammer is fantastic. The gold inlay is superb with no flaking or chipping. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The factory ivory grips show some age, and they fit the gun very well. The case has some dings and small tears in outer leather covering. The inside of the case shows some wear. The period box of ammunition has a few chips on the label. A very high condition gun with wonderful provenance. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1894 Paperwork: Factory Letter, Binder of Information Serial Number: 15475

(A) FACTORY ENGRAVED & SILVER PLATED COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH MOTHER OF PEARL GRI

Lot #1097 (Sale Order 97 of 353)

Of the 284 total factory engraved 1878 Colt Double Actions Frontier Revolvers, 4 were in .32-20 caliber. Of those 4, only 1 is silver plated; this is that gun. This is a well-known and well-documented gun. It is featured in at least 8 publications. According to the Colt Factory Archive letter it was shipped to The Tomkins LaSalle Hardware Co. in Mobile, Alabama, on January 30th, 1897, in a shipment of 1 gun. It was shipped as a .32/20 with a 4 - 3/4" barrel with silver finish, pearl stocks, and factory engraving. 2-line address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG.CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, ".32 W.C.F.". Rampant Colt logo in a circle on the left rear of the frame. Full serial number observed on the bottom of the grip. Assembly number, 302, observed on the loading gate. Single action front sight with a V notch rear sight. Nitre blue screws, trigger, center pin, and the back of the hammer. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips with a lanyard loop at the bottom of the grip. The gun has been profusely engraved and is a masterpiece of Cuno Helfricht. It is engraved with a foliate and scroll pattern with a punch dot background. There are zig-zag borders with other geometric designs. CONDITION: Gun retains virtually all of the factory-applied silver plate finish with minor wear at the front of the ejector rod housing. The finish has turned to a pleasing dark silver tone. Nitre blue shows wear on the front of the trigger and the top of the hammer. There is some frosting in the lands and grooves. Grips fit superbly with just a couple of minute chips along the edges of the grips. Gun locks up tight and indexes fine. A very rare and attractive factory engraved gun. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .32-20 W.C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1878 Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 36854

(C) FACTORY KORNBRATH ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER OF FAMOUS WESTERN STAR BUCK JONES, W

Lot #1098 (Sale Order 98 of 353)

Per the factory letter, this gun shipped on January 9th, 1931, as a .45 Colt with 4 - 3/4" barrel, blue finish, ivory grips with a carved steer head, and B grade engraving, as a special order to Abercrombie & Fitch, New York, New York. An included affidavit, signed by E. Dixon Larson and notarized by Phyllis Grant, dated 1974, attests that M.S. Huber indicated the engraving was done by renowned engraver Rudolph Kornbrath, and establishes a line of provenance to the famous Western film star Buck Jones. Abercrombie and Fitch shipped the gun to D.P. Palmer Corporation, Sarasota, Florida, where it was given to Buck by Dudley P. Palmer, a businessman who had moved to Florida to speculate on movies and land. Palmer gave the gun to Buck circa 1931, very early into Buck's career, before he transitioned to a nickel-plated Colt circa 1938. At that time, Buck returned the gun to Dudley, who kept the gun until 1951, when he gave it as a gift to Ben Thomas, a close friend of Palmer's and business associate of Buck Jones. Thomas kept the gun until 1963, when he sold it to a store in Miami when he needed money. Circa 1963, the gun was bartered to Bob Haislys, a U.S. Marshall, who was in Mississippi during the integration issues, in exchange for an exclusive story. The trail of the gun disappears at this point until 1970, when it shows up at Bob's Gun Shop in Maryland, who verified the engraving and grips with a factory letter before selling it to a man named Ronald Lukas in 1971, who sold it in 1973 to E. Dixon Larson. Larson put together the history of the gun and published an article on it in the June 1975 edition of Guns. The gun still stands as a 4 - 3/4" .45 Colt with blued and case-hardened finish and ivory grips with steerhead on left scale and flush set Colt medallions. According to the article, Ben Thomas's name was scratched into the right grip but was removed by an owner who did not recognize the significance; there is a small lightened area of scratching, approximately 2" long, that appears to corroborate this information. The gun is engraved in B-grade coverage of florals and strapwork on a punch dot background, masterfully executed by Kornbrath. It is also fitted with a removable plate at the rear that is sized for .22 Rimfire, and is most likely the plate used to convert the gun for .22 blanks when fired during movies; there are numerous hits from the firing pin as the plate tolerance is a little loose. When the article was written, Larson reviewed the footage of Buck in the appropriate time frame and identified the gun in the following movies: "The Red Rider", where Buck plays Sheriff "Red" Davidson, the sheriff of the town of Sun Dog; "Fighting Code" where he plays Ben Halliday; and "Silver Spurs", where he plays Jim Fentriss. After the completion of "Silver Spurs" is when Thomas believes Jones returned the gun to Dudley and went to a nickel-plated gun, which had come into vogue. Buck Jones broke into the movie industry circa 1920 after he served a tour of duty with the U.S. Army as part of Troop G, 6th Cavalry. He saw combat and was wounded during the Moro Rebellion, was honorably discharged in 1909, and then re-enlisted in 1910, receiving a second honorable discharge in 1913. After the war, he worked as a cowboy on the 101 Ranch in Oklahoma and married Odille Osborne. Leaving behind the life of a cowboy, he was hired by Universal Pictures as a bit player and stuntman, before he ultimately became the backup to, and successor of, Tom Mix, who was difficult to handle. Jones was immensely popular, and numerous pieces of merchandise, sponsorship deals, and fanfare was produced for Jones, including the "Buck Jones Rangers" club, books, Daisy, and even Post Grape-Nuts Flakes. Buck Jones died in 1942 as one of the nearly 500 victims of the Coconaut Grove fire, succumbing 2 days after the event on November 30th, age 50. Jones has a Golden Palm Star in Palm Springs, and a star on the Walk of Fame at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard, and is widely acknowledged as one of the "kings of the cowboys" by later legendary figures such as John Wayne. Click here to see the full description.

(C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT NEW POCKET DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY BOX AND CUSTOM LEATHER BOUN

Lot #1099 (Sale Order 99 of 353)

Maurice C. Foley was initially a supernumerary, or reserve, policeman in Hartford, Connecticut. He was later appointed as a full-time Hartford City policeman. He played on the Hartford Police Department's Baseball team, the undisputed championship team in the New England Police League. He also served as a Sergeant in the Hartford Light Guard in the Spanish-American War. This gun is factory engraved with a gold inlaid monogram of his initials. The gun is also inscribed on the backstrap "Presented to M.C. Foley by his friends April 12, 1901". The Colt factory archive letter states that this gun shipped as a .32 Colt with a 3 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, and Pearl grips. It is factory inscribed on the backstrap "Presented to M.C. Foley by his friends April 12, 1901". It was shipped to H.C. Hallemer (This name was probably misspelled; the correct spelling is Hallauer), address unavailable, on April 2, 1901, in a shipment of 1 gun. In addition to the factory letter, note that the special order ledger details the gun in its entirety. It states, "March 25 1901 / 8247 / 1 3 1/2 in. 32/c New Pocket Rev. Blue, Pearl, Engr. / Engr. on Strap Presented to M.C. Foley by his friends April 12, 1901 / Monogram in gold M.C.F". The engraving is a scroll and foliate with a punch dot background. It has some other geometric designs incorporated into the engraving. In the reference book "The Book of Colt Firearms, Third Edition", R.L. Wilson states that there are fewer than 15 factory-engraved Colt New Pocket revolvers, and fewer than 10 were gold inlaid. The engraving, inscription, and gold inlaid monogram have been attributed to Helfricht. Also, note that the Rampant Colt Logo has been struck on the right side of the frame so Colt could put the gold inlaid monogram on the left side. It comes with the original numbered Colt box. The box has its original end label with 3 over labels. One says "ENGRAVED", one says, "BLUE PEARL", and the last one on top of the box says, "THE WITHIN REVOLVER IS NOT / ADAPTED FOR / SMOKELESS POWDER". The serial number, 16091, is written in pencil on the bottom of the box. It also comes with many research papers. CONDITION: Gun retains the vast majority of the factory blue finish. Most of the finish loss is to the grip straps and the right side of the barrel. The engraving is crisp and sharp. The gold inlay is in superb condition. Nitre blue trigger, screws, and back of the hammer show slight wear. Bore is great with sharp lands and grooves. Grips have no chips or cracks. The box remains in good to better shape with some edge wear. A very rare gold inlaid gun. PROVENANCE: Ex. Don Jones and Dick Burdick collections. Accessories: Factory box Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .32 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Pocket Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 16091

(C) PRESENTATION WINCHESTER MODEL 1912 SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN WITH MUTTON LEG CASE, PAPERWORK, AND BAD

Lot #1100 (Sale Order 100 of 353)

Special ordered Winchester Model 1912 manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1915 and given as a retirement gift to W.H. Grimshaw by his men in 1916. Grimshaw served as a U.S. Marshall from 1899 to 1916 in the Minnesota District. Included is his U.S. Marshall marked 6-pointed gold-washed star, engraved on the back with "W.H. Grinshaw from MPLS Friends". Gun has early markings. Blued 30" barrel with solid, raised, matted rib, fixed Full choke, and 2 - 3/4" chambers, marked with Winchester address and "-MODEL 1912-" marking. Blued takedown receiver with blued magazine tube and push button safety. Factory special order, deluxe figured, checkered walnut English grip stock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate and silver stock shield engraved "W.H. GRIMSHAW / U.S. MARSHALL / FROM HIS DEPUTIES / APRIL 15, 1916", and matching checkered walnut slide handle. Comes with a leg o' mutton leather case with a plaque engraved with Grimshaw's name and an assemblage of documents on Grimshaw. CONDITION: 90% original blue with silver edges. 95% original receiver blue with handling wear. 90% original varnish with flattened checkering and some small usage and handling marks. Great bore and mechanics. A neat gun from that period with more research needed. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 30" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Full Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Bore Length of Pull: 14" Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1912 Paperwork: Badge, Marshal Service Record Copies Serial Number: 83284

(C) WINCHESTER MODEL 90 SLIDE ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #1101 (Sale Order 101 of 353)

Manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1913. Blued 24" octagon barrel threaded for Maxim silencer with thread protector; standard sights and Lyman peep tang sight. Barrel marked with Winchester 2-line address and "-MODEL 90- 22 LONG RIFLE". Blued tubular magazine with blued takedown frame, plain trigger, and standard tang. Plain walnut stock with blued crescent steel buttplate and walnut corrugated slide handle. CONDITION: 80% original barrel blue with light edge wear and some dings. Receiver has worn to a silvery brown color with edges turning silver. Wood has been cleaned with some marks and dings. Good bore with visible rifling and strong mechanics. Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 90 Serial Number: 488732

(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1893 SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN.

Lot #1102 (Sale Order 102 of 353)

Rare Browning-designed Winchester Model 1893 slide action shotgun, with only 34,176 made from 1893 to 1897 before being discontinued due to its problems with smokeless powder. This example manufactured 1896. Blued 27" non-factory length steel 12 gauge barrel with bead front sight, Winchester 2-line address and patent markings, and "12" marking at breech. Blued solid frame with tubular magazine and plain trigger. Plain walnut round knob pistol grip stock with smooth steel widow's peak buttplate and matching walnut corrugated slide handle with operating arm marked "WINCHESTER MODEL 1893". CONDITION: Barrel has been shortened to 27" and retains 10% finish with some discoloration and balance turning a silvery brown patina. Action has worn to a silvery patina with light surface discoloration. Stocks retain traces of original finish with a crack behind the action on the right side. Operating handle has been brazed. Frosted barrel with sluggish mechanics. Barrel Length: 27" Chamber: 2 - 5/8" Choke: Cylinder FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 12 Bore Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Model 1893 Serial Number: 20295

LOT OF 6: 6 BOXES OF AMMO.

Lot #1103 (Sale Order 103 of 353)

Lot consists of: (A) Full and sealed box of "12 / REVOLVER BALL / CALIBER .45 / FRANKFORD ARSENAL, 1879". (B) Full and sealed box of "12 / REVOLVER BALL / CALIBER .45 / FRANKFORD ARSENAL, 1880" (C) Empty box of "20 / U.S. SPRINGFIELD CARBINE / CARTRIDGES / CALIBER .45 / CHARGE, 55 GRAINS MUSKET POWDER. BULLET. 405 GRAINS. / FRANKFORD ARESENAL. / AUG.1874" (D) Full box of "25 .45-100 23 / SHARPS / SOLID HEAD PRIMED SHELLS. / MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., / NEW HAVEN, CONN., U.S.A. / THESE SHELLS MAY BE RELOADED MANY TIMES / IN RELOADING, USE THE WINCHESTER PRIMER NO. 2 1/2". (E) Full box of original shells. "50 CARTRIDGES, / 45 CALIBER / 2 7/8 INCH SHELL, 105 GRAINS POWDER, / 1 13/32 INCH PATCHED BULLET, 500 GRAINS / MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR / SHARPS RIFLES / BY THE / UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. / BRIDGPORT, CONN., U.S.A." (F) Full and factory sealed box of "20 CARTRIDGES / PISTOL BALL / CALIBER .45 M1911 / AMMUNITION LOT W.C.C. 6157 / WESTERN CARTRIDGE COMPANY". CONDITION: This is a good lot of collectible ammunition. Some of the boxes have some edge wear and staining. The Sharps box has some tape and edge splits.

LOT OF 3: WINCHESTER .45, COLT .44-40, AND WINCHESTER 38 LONG AMMUNITION BOXES.

Lot #1104 (Sale Order 104 of 353)

Lot consists of: (A) Empty picture box. 1878 Colt pictured on the top label. Tan 2-piece box with green top label and orange side label. "50 WINCHESTER 50 / TRADE MARK / .45 CALIBER / CENTER FIRE/ METALLIC CARTRIDGES / FOR / COLT'S DOUBLE ACTION AND SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS / TRADE MARK REGISTERED IN U.S. OFF. / MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., / NEW HAVEN CONN., U.S.A.". CONDITION: Box ends have some tape. The labels have some staining and chipping. The box has some edge wear. (B) Full box of "50 METALLIC CARTRIDGES 44 CAL. CENTRAL FIRE / SOLID HEAD / FOR COLT'S NEW LIGHTNING MAGAZINE RIFLE AND FRONTIER REVOLVER. / MANUFACTURED BY THE / UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO., / BRIDGEPORT, CONN., U.S.A. UMC". CONDITION: Top label has some chipping and staining. The side label has only about 5% of it remaining. Box shows some edge wear. (C) 2-piece empty picture box with an 1877DA Colt on it. Green top label and a tan side label. "50 38 CAL. LONG / CENTER FIRE / METALLIC / CARTRIDGES / MANUFACTURED BT THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY, / NEW HAVEN CONN., U.S.A. / UNDER O.F. WINCHESTER'S PATENT OF JULY 14, 1874 / FOR COLT'S DOUBLE ACTION AND SINGLE ACTION, AND / OTHER 38 CALIBER PISTOLS.". CONDITION: Top label shows chipping and staining. Side label is missing. The box has been taped together.

POWDER RIVER INVASION BOOK.

Lot #1105 (Sale Order 105 of 353)

Hard cover. 1923 printing. The story of Johnson County, Wyoming. War pitting the settlers against the cattle barons of the day.

OFF TO CALIFORNIA HARDBOUND BOOK.

Lot #1106 (Sale Order 106 of 353)

Dated 1882.

LOT OF 3: WESTERN HOLSTERS.

Lot #1107 (Sale Order 107 of 353)

Lot consists of Western revolver holsters. (A) "Mexican Loop" single action model by Otto F. Ernst, Sheridan, Wyoming. (B) A model for a small frame revolver by Ben Varga of San Antonio. (C) Unmarked basketweave single loop model for a 4 - 1/2" Colt. CONDITION: Very good. All are supple with tight stitching.

E.L. GALLATIN CHEYENNE WYOMING MADE HOLSTER ON MILLS US MILITARY BELT.

Lot #1108 (Sale Order 108 of 353)

Circa 1880's "Mexican Loop" pattern holster on a canvas mills "Dog Head" cartridge belt. This holster is constructed in the Cheyenne style popularized by maker E. L. Gallatin, J.S. Collins, and F.A. Meanea. This holster fits a 5 - 1/2" to 7 - 1/2" Colt SAA. Loops retain 4 old .45 Colt cartridges. CONDITION: Very good. Some canvas loop removed during the period of use of the belt to accommodate proper wearing of the holster.

GEORGE WOSTENHOLM & SON IXL CALIFORNIA KNIFE.

Lot #1109 (Sale Order 109 of 353)

Classic Gold Rush era spearpoint blade etched in large and impressive, oversized capital letters on left side of blade: "CALIFORNIA KNIFE." Stamped above is "G.WOLSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS / NONE ARE GENUINE BUT THOSE MARKED I*XL." and in a scrolled banner, "THE REAL I.X.L. KNIFE / THE HUNTERS COMPANION". Ricasso is stamped with large "I*XL." Full tang construction, nickel silver reinforced guard with stag scales held by 4 silver pins, with a silver escutcheon on obverse. The original red Moroccan scabbard also has the I*XL branded in gold along with "THE REAL HUNTING KNIFE / WASHINGTON WORKS." Circa 1850s, by the most famous and prolific maker of English bowie knives for America and the California Gold Rush market. This knife is pictured in "California's Best / Old West Art and Antiques" by Brian and Brad Witherell. CONDITION: The blade shows signs of light edge sharpening with some areas of light scattered mossing. Acid-etched letters are very strong, and as fine as one could hope to find in this style example. Scales are tight to the tang and show no hard wear or insect damage. Blade Length: 7 - 1/4" Overall Length: 12 - 3/8"

WOLFE & CLARK GOLD RUSH BOWIE KNIFE.

Lot #1110 (Sale Order 110 of 353)

Large Gold Rush era Sheffield Bowie knife and scabbard, circa 1836-1844. Features a 10 - 1/2” clip point blade with Spanish notch at choil and a 7 - 1/2" false edge. Marked on its forged bolster "WOLFE & CLARKS / NEW YORK". Handle is dog bone shaped with silver washed cast brass frame finely engraved with shell at volute crossguard and foliate designs at pommel; 2-piece stag grips fastened with 8 pins and long nickel silver escutcheons. An embossed Moroccan leather sheath accompanies the knife with nickel silver throat and tip. Wolfe & Clark were New York importers/arms dealers in business from approximately 1836 to 1844 at 193 Maiden Lane in New York City. These knives were made for them in Sheffield and then marked with the customer's name, like this example. This firm jumped on the surge of interest in bowie knives very quickly, and sold some unique and desirable knives bearing their mark, such as this example. Similar examples in "The Bowie Knife, Unsheathing an American Legend" by Norm Flayderman (2004), p.138 and 360. CONDITION: Blade has been lightly cleaned and still shows some stains and light pitting, very good overall. Right-hand handle shows moderate worm damage to bottom edge , fittings and sheath with normal wear. Blade Length: 10" Overall Length: 14 - 1/2"

CORRECTION: Based on further research, the sheath on this knife has been changed; please refer to new photos as of 9/21/2023

CORSAN, DENTON, BURDEKIN & CO. CALIFORNIAN BOWIE KNIFE.

Lot #1111 (Sale Order 111 of 353)

Fantastic circa 1850s Gold Rush Bowie knife. Classic form with full tang clip-point blade and 2-piece stag horn slab handles with silver escutcheon. German silver cross guard. Blade is deeply acid etched with a gold scrollwork panel on left side and the lettering: "CALIFORNIAN BOWIE KNIFE." Ricasso is stamped: "CORSAN / DENTON / BURDEKIN & CO." Blade is in high polish with no nicks. This exact knife is pictured in "California's Best / Old West Art and Antiques" by Brian and Brad Witherell, pg. 114, bottom panel. CONDITION: Very good. Blade Length: 8" Overall Length: 13"

EARLY SKINNING BLADE.

Lot #1112 (Sale Order 112 of 353)

Metal blade with wooden handles.

GOLD NUGGET

Lot #1113 (Sale Order 113 of 353)

43.6 grams.

LARGE GOLD NUGGET

Lot #1114 (Sale Order 114 of 353)

96.8 grams. Nice form.

1 POUND GOLD NUGGET.

Lot #1115 (Sale Order 115 of 353)

This gold nugget came from the infamous Motherlode out of Placerville, California. Total weight is 480 grams. Fantastic look and form.

GOLD NUGGET

Lot #1116 (Sale Order 116 of 353)

63 grams.

ANTIQUE CARVED WOOD PIPE WITH GOLD FITTINGS

Lot #1117 (Sale Order 117 of 353)

Nice carved wooden pipe. Marked "TO JOHN LORAIN BY W. RABLIN. DUTCH FLAT CAL. 1869". Gold fittings. Key: No

INDIAN HEAD PIPE.

Lot #1118 (Sale Order 118 of 353)

Beautiful carving of Indian with full headdress. One small chip to top of head.

NUDE MEERSCHAUM PIPE.

Lot #1119 (Sale Order 119 of 353)

Nice image of nude posing on front of pipe. Comes with original case.

LARGE TRAVELING SCALE.

Lot #1120 (Sale Order 120 of 353)

Alaska stenciled on front. Late 1800s.

TRAVELING SCALE.

Lot #1121 (Sale Order 121 of 353)

Marked "Alaska" on lid.

1897 $20 LIBERTY GOLD PCGS MS62.

Lot #1122 (Sale Order 122 of 353)

Early slab.

1896S PCGS LIBERTY MS62.

Lot #1123 (Sale Order 123 of 353)

Early slab.

LOT OF 2: 2008 $20 ST. GAUDENS GOLD COINS BU+.

Lot #1124 (Sale Order 124 of 353)

Both dated 2008 and uncirculated.

CORRECTION: Title updated. Lot of 2: 2008 $20 St. Gaudens Gold Coins BU+.

LOT OF 2: 2011 $20 GOLD BUFFALO COINS.

Lot #1125 (Sale Order 125 of 353)

Both coins are uncirculated.

1878 CC PCGS MS63 PL.

Lot #1126 (Sale Order 126 of 353)

Early slab.

LOT OF 3: ADVERTISING MATCH SAFES.

Lot #1127 (Sale Order 127 of 353)

Made of silver with celluloid. Advertising two tractors and a steam pump.

LOT OF 2: SILVER MATCH SAFES.

Lot #1128 (Sale Order 128 of 353)

Nice pair of sterling silver matchsafes. Both marked sterling.

FULL BODY IVORY CANE WITH FISH ON TOP.

Lot #1129 (Sale Order 129 of 353)

Fish-shaped ivory handle with metal beadwork. Bone shaft.

FIGURAL IVORY ALLIGATOR WALKING STICK.

Lot #1130 (Sale Order 130 of 353)

Highly-detailed carving of ivory alligator on top of gold band.

SILVER SOLDIER WALKING STICK.

Lot #1131 (Sale Order 131 of 353)

Silver plated bust of soldier walking stick. Alligator-styled wood shaft.

VICTORIAN ERA CITY MARSHAL HAT.

Lot #1132 (Sale Order 132 of 353)

1890s wool policeman's hat with tarred bill. Features a bullion chinstrap with large gold gilt buttons, die struck nickel "CITY MARSHAL" badge affixed to front. Polished cotton lining with thin russet brown leather sweatband. Size 7 1/8. CONDITION: Very good with chinstrap present but barely attached.

WIELAND'S EXTRA PALE FINE LAGER ADVERTISING SIGN.

Lot #1133 (Sale Order 133 of 353)

Nice image of Indian maiden. Dated 1901.

REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY BOTTLE.

Lot #1134 (Sale Order 134 of 353)

A nice image of Victorian woman.

EARLY BUTTE MONTANA HALF PINT BOTTLE.

Lot #1135 (Sale Order 135 of 353)

Late 1800s.

CORRECTION: The catalog photos for 1135 and 1136 are switched in the catalog but correct online.

REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY BOTTLE.

Lot #1136 (Sale Order 136 of 353)

A nice image of Victorian woman.

CORRECTION: The catalog photos for 1135 and 1136 are switched in the catalog but correct online.

RUHSTALLER'S GILT EDGE LAGER BEER TRAY.

Lot #1137 (Sale Order 137 of 353)

Marked Sacramento.

LOT OF 3: EARLY BACKBAR GLASS WHISKEY DECANTERS.

Lot #1138 (Sale Order 138 of 353)

Turn of the century.

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

(A) CASED DRAGOON SIZED ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX REVOLVER.

Lot #1139 (Sale Order 139 of 353)

Standard configuration of the Worcester production with 6-shot barrel assembly with raised barrel ribs, marked "ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER" and "PATENTED 1837 CAST STEEL". Screw on nipple shield with engravings of florals around the perimeter. Bar hammer with "Allen's Patent" on left side. Frame with wide floral engraving. Typical spurred trigger guard. 2 piece ivory grips retained by a single screw. Housed in a period case partitioned to fit gun, a bullet mold, powder flask, cleaning rod, and Eley Bros cap tin, lined in a very dark, almost black, velvet. CONDITION: Metal is essentially a smooth, even mix of chocolate patina with flashes of dove grey throughout, with scattered random marks acquired over time. Some traces of colors visible around the bottom of the nipple shield where protected by trigger guard. Grips are good, with some handling marks and black lines common to old ivory. Mechanically fine; bores are good. Case has typical handling marks throughout from age. Case interior is very good with some rubs through to wood in partition for gun. Accessories are good with some typical age-related patina and marks. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .36 Smoothbore Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber Model: Pepperbox Serial Number: NSN

(A) COLT 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER IN TOOLED HOLSTER.

Lot #1140 (Sale Order 140 of 353)

Manufactured 1856 as per serial number. Third model with a small brass trigger guard. Standard configuration with 7 - 1/2" octagonal barrel, silver plated brass straps and trigger guard, New York address on top flat of barrel, "COLTS / PATENT" on left side of frame. Unusual checkered ivory grips. Matching numbers observed on barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, and butt; partial matching "5887" on wedge and loading assembly. Revolver is housed in a leather revolver tooled with various incised designs including simple lines, florals, and dressed edges. CONDITION: Good. Barrel retains good amounts of bluing, approximately 30-40%, with scattered areas of browning coming through the blue and silvering to edges and scattered as handling marks. Rammer has case colors mostly on lug, approximately 5%, balance gunmetal grey. Frame is gunmetal grey with faint traces of case coloring in protected areas. Hammer replaced. Cylinder cleaned to a bright dove grey, with softened but legible cylinder scene; safety notches heavily worn but visible. Grips are period replacements that have shrunk and no longer fit. Silver plate stands at about 25-30%, with straps now essentially brass and scattered losses consistent with trafficked areas line sides of trigger guard. Mechanically fine, bore has strong, well-defined rifling and some oxidation in grooves. Leather with extensive crazing to hinges and strap; stitching is tight but broken in a few areas. Tooling is somewhat softened and edges have some scrapes. Based on where the letter has crystallized and the wear patterns, the revolver has been in this holster for some time. Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial Number: 55887

(A) CONTEMPORARY CARVED FLINTLOCK FULL STOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE WITH BAG AND POWDER HORN.

Lot #1141 (Sale Order 141 of 353)

Extremely high art contemporary flintlock Kentucky-style rifle built in the late 20th century by an unknown professional builder. 58" overall length with 41" octagon .42 caliber rifled barrel with German silver blade front sight, notch rear sight, and no barrel signature. Engraved brass flint lock with double set triggers and engraved German silver full back plate. Full length curly maple stock with an Emmittsburg or Lancaster school style architecture to the stock with brass hardware including a well done 4-piece floral finial engraved patchbox with 6 piercings. Stock is further decorated with floral relief carving behind the cheek, around the wrist, and behind the tailpipe. The maker has also embellished the wrist and toe with floral pattern German silver wire inlay work. Rifle comes with a contemporary Fort Ticonderoga engraved horn marked "Je R" and dated "89", as well as a well-done leather possibles bag with rifle loading accessories including balls, bullet starter, extra flints, and brass powder charger. CONDITION: Overall excellent with light usage marks with good bore and mechanics. A great decorative piece or a great gun for the black powder enthusiast. Accessories: Bag with powderhorn Barrel Length: 41" Caliber/Bore: .42 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Kentucky Rifle Serial Number: NSN

(A) DOCUMENTED SHARPS "OLD RELIABLE" MODEL 1874 OLD RELIABLE RIFLE WITH KELLOGG INSCRIPTION.

Lot #1142 (Sale Order 142 of 353)

Old Reliable Model 1874 manufactured by the Sharps Rifle Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1878. Blued 30" fully octagonal tapered breech barrel in .45 - 2-7/8"; muzzle measures 1" from flat to flat. Serial number stamped under forearm wood. Knife blade front sight and graduated flip rear sight. Barrel marked with "Old Reliable" logo and Sharps Bridgeport address; caliber marking partially defaced by added sight dovetail and plug. Case hardened double set trigger action, serial numbered horizontally between tang and chamber. Unmarked hammer plate, left side of action marked with "Sharps Rifle Co / Pat Apr. 6, 1869." Special order fancy checkered walnut stocks with checkered steel shotgun style butt and special order platinum plate marked with original owner's name "F.E. Kellogg". According to consignor research, Florentine Erwin Kellogg was originally from New York and came West to mine silver at Pike's Peak and eventually settled in Goleta, California, where he was known as a great hunter and farmer; he was rumored to have killed 75 grizzly bears in his time. Comes with several Sharps Research letters which state this fine rifle was ordered with a supply of accessories (unfortunately not present), confirming configuration and ownership, and some information on Mr. Kellogg. CONDITION: 92% fading barrel blue with edges wearing to silver. 90% fading case colors with discoloration in handling areas. Stock has 90% original varnish with usage marks bruises. Checkering is still pronounced with handling areas starting to flatten. Buttplate is slightly proud of wood, possibly indicating that the butt has been adjusted to fit a previous owner. Length of pull is 12". Great bore with visible rifling and crisp mechanics. A great Western used Sharps! Barrel Length: 30" Caliber/Bore: .45 2 -7/8" Length of Pull: 12" Manufacturer: Sharps Model: 1874 Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photographs, Information Serial Number: 161226

(A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH JOHNSON COUNTY WAR PROVENANCE

Lot #1143 (Sale Order 143 of 353)

The 1889-1893 "Johnson County War", also referred to as the "War on Powder River" or the "Wyoming Range War" is probably the best-known example of an American Range War. These conflicts were due to the control of open range land (public land) to transport cattle or settle on and the ensuing conflict from competition over resources, robbery, and cattle rustling. The Wyoming Stock Grower's Association, also known as the "Invaders" or "Cheyenne Club" consisted of Wyoming's elite, including politicians, law enforcement, and influential ranchers. The WSGA's main goal was to protect their larger interest in control of the open range to enhance the profitability of their cattle while eliminating smaller ranchers and competition, even hiring Texan mercenaries in the process. Because of growing discontent and violence beginning, smaller ranchers formed the Northern Wyoming Farmers and Stock Growers' Association (NWFSGA) and were led by a man named Nate Champion. Champion survived one assassination attempt in November of 1891 in which he shot 3 would-be assassins and escaped with his life. In April of 1892, he was among the 2 NWFSGA members killed at the KC Ranch. He was surrounded and fled out when the building was lit on fire, where there were Invaders waiting for him, and shot him. After this, the Cheyenne Club continued on toward Buffalo, where the NWFSGA was waiting for them and pinned them down. The Johnson County War would eventually be stopped when the United States Government had the 6th Cavalry take the WSGA posse members into custody. When an unofficial leader of the WSGA, Major Frank Wolcott, surrendered their weapons to the Army, he also gave them a detailed list of which guns were present by serial number as well as equipment. Offered here is a gun on the Wolcott list, used by a Texan WSGA Invader mercenary, Alex Hamilton. Manufactured in 1884 with 4 - 3/4" barrel chambered in .45 Colt with 2 line barrel address, correct blade front sight, and "v" notch rear sight. Other features include low profile ejector rod head and 1 piece walnut grips. Accompanied by a period Texas-made holster marked "Shelton-Payne Arms Co. / El Paso, Texas." on outside front loop. This lot is complete with a photocopy of the Wolcott list from the National Archives listing this gun to Alex Hamilton, an internet article of the Wolcott list (the article lists this revolver is 112878 rather than 112378; this is a typo), a copy of the Hoofprints of the Past Museum's Hole-in-the-Wall Tour itinerary and historical background (this museum is located in the general area of the Johnson County War and the KC Ranch, as well as home to the infamous Hole in the Wall Gang of the same time period), copies of period photographs of the invaders, and photos from when this revolver, holster, and information were presented at the California Gun Collectors Association in 2016. CONDITION: Good with about 30-40% of the original nickel plating remaining with areas of freckling throughout. Grips retain about half of their original finish with handling marks at bottom and no major signs of distress. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is frosted with well-defined rifling. Holster shows age-related cracking throughout with stitching tight and leather pliable. An extremely scarce opportunity to own a Colt SAA from a well-known event from the American West with tight provenance and from a well-respected collection. Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Paperwork Serial Number: 112378

(A) OUTSTANDING, EXCEPTIONALLY RARE, EXTREMELY HIGH CONDITION, WINCHESTER “1 OF 1000” 1876 LEVER ACT

Lot #1144 (Sale Order 144 of 353)

According to legend, the 1 of 1000 rifles were hand selected as better than average guns for accuracy and quality. They were made legend in the James Stewart Classic Western "WINCHESTER 73", thus making all 1 of 1000's highly sought after. R.L. Wilson reports that only 51 1 of 1000 Model 1876s were made in total in his book "Winchester: The Golden Age of Gunmaking and the Winchester 1 of 1000"; this rifle is pictured on page 115. This extremely scarce high condition 1 of 1000 Winchester 1st Model 1876 Deluxe is serial number 724 and was built by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1876, the first year of production; there are only a small handful of 3-digit serial numbers known for 1 of 1000 rifles. It has a blued 28" octagon barrel chambered in .45-75 W.C.F., marked only with "Winchester's Repeating Arms, New Haven Ct." over "King's-Improvement-Patented-March 29, 1866, October 16, 1860" and "One of One Thousand" in script at the breech. Barrel has a windage front sight and a series 22 adjustable rear sight with Winchester factory combination tang vernier peep sight; the original blade front sight is included in the butt. Barrel has typical 1 of 1000 style floral engraving around the sight, a platinum band, and floral engraving with a line border containing "One Of One Thousand" in script at the breech with a platinum barrel band against the receiver. Rare case hardened Open Top 1st Model pistol grip frame with a brass elevator lightly scribed with caliber, characteristic 1 of 1000 single set trigger, tang marked "76" with "XX" under the wood, and serial numbered "724" in script behind lever latch. Sideplates are numbered “70” and stamped “C.N. & C”, meaning unknown. Deluxe XX pistol grip checkered walnut stock with "76" stamped in top tang channel and an ebony Christmas tree-shaped grip inlay. We are sure that this stock has been on the gun since at least 1983, but there is a letter from Leo Bradshaw, a previous owner, that notes that there was a rumor that the stock had been replaced or repaired circa 1973. Case-hardened crescent steel trap buttplate numbered with assembly number "76", trap contains an original 5-piece Winchester steel cleaning rod inside. Matching diamond pattern checkered walnut forearm with case-hardened nosecap. Cody Research letter from 2006 confirms all options and indicates that the rifle was shipped to the warehouse in December of 1877. PROVENANCE: This rifle, besides Cody Research, comes with an extensive pack of research that spans over 50 years, with a notarized letter from the original family of Charles Bergtold stating how the Bergtold family obtained this rifle from Fred Corkill (an early mining engineer from Holmes Mine, Candelaria Borax in California). Corkill had saved a man in the wilderness, and that man sent him this gun as a reward. According to Bergtold's letter, this gun resided with his family until financial trouble affected the family ranch in the 1950s. It was sold for $1000 to a San Jose gun dealer who sold it into the collector fraternity, with an extraordinary chain of possession including James Fowler; Stanley Shapiro; Leo Bradshaw; Richard Donaldson; Donald E. Weiss; Sam Fowler; Paul Friedrich, who purchased it through Little John's Auction in November of 1993, where it has resided since. This rifle also comes with several letters from noted Winchester researcher and writer R.L. Wilson discussing this rifle. CONDITION: 92% fading original factory barrel blue with some light edge wear. The magazine tube has several areas turning a plum color from handling, with the magazine tube band turning silver on the edges. 92% vivid case colors with slight wear and discoloration on handling areas. Nosecap and buttplate retain 90% fading colors with some light pitting on buttplate. Good action screws. 90% original varnish with sharp checkering showing only light usage dings and bruises. 1993 letters from Bergtold and Leo Bradshow state that this rifle was dropped and repaired, however there is photographic evidence as early as 1983 that this stock was on the gun. There is evidence of a repair where the web of the tang was completely replaced, and a small visible crack at the base of the comb, which corroborates the story. Bright and shiny bore with visible rifling and crisp mechanics. One of the greatest '76s in existence and a rare chance to own a piece of incredible rarity. Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: 45-75 W.C.F. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Paperwork: Factory Letter, Folder of Information Serial Number: 724

ADDENDUM: The rear sight is a graduated peep sight, not a Vernier.

(C) SUPERLATIVE HELFRICHT ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL FACTORY BOX (1912)

Lot #1145 (Sale Order 145 of 353)

According to the included Colt factory letter, this gun was fit with a 7 - 1/2" .38/40 barrel, nickel finish, carved ox head ivory grips, factory engraving, and shipped to Von Lengerke & Antoine, Chicago, Illinois, on July 1st, 1912, in a shipment of 1. A second letter addressed to Stan Shapiro lists the same specifications, dated 1980. Finally, a third letter from Dick Burdick discusses this revolver, opining that the engraving was cut by Cuno Helfricht himself, the scarcity of engraved 7 - 1/2" guns (Dick notes that he believes most engraved were 5 - 1/2", then 4 - 3/4", and finally 7 - 1/2"), the quality of the original finish, and the outstanding condition of the gun. In "Colt Engraving" by Wilson, Wilson further notes that only approximately 1050 Single Action Armies were engraved between 1901 and 1921 and that after the turn of the century, demand for engraving fell, causing the number of engravers employed by Colt to drop drastically from as many as 6 to as few as 2, and Colt started engraving guns only a special order basis; post-1910 engraved Single Action Armies continued to drop off in popularity as semi-automatics and double actions come in vogue. All of these facts make this revolver extremely rare, and the incredible state of preservation makes this one of the finest examples of its type. Classic Helfricht scroll on a punch dot background is accented with Helfricht's geometric touches, including wriggle work and playful dots on the ejector rod housing, checkerboard patterns on frame at barrel lug, shell motifs and starbursts on loading gate, with a beautiful section of vinework on recoil shield, more playful wrigglework and scroll on rear of cylinder (including some very unusual rays jumping off the gullets), and a piece of running scroll through a diamond on trigger guard; backstrap with shell motif at top and a more restrained wrigglework pattern on strap and butt. 2 piece ivory grips with very scarce on gilt deep set Colt medallions and a carved steer head on right panel. Standard legends include caliber marking and Colt's information on barrel, 2 line patent dates on frame with encircled Rampant Colt, VP on trigger guard with subinspector proof. Housed in a box for a 7 - 1/2" Single Action, with an end label indicating that it was for a blued gun with rubber grips, although a piece of adhesive is clearly present over that area and possibly indicated that the correct configuration of this gun. "ENGRAVED" label adjacent on top lid. No numbers observed on bottom of box. Contents include L shaped screwdriver, cleaning brush, a Colt revolver advertisement, and an Oilright advertisement; lid is inscribed in pen "NO 646519 $2 (illegible) / NO 7007 / S + W 22T". CONDITION: Outstanding, near mint, retaining essentially all of the original nickel finish with some superficial scratches and a few very minor pockmarks, mostly visible on side of backstrap. Engraving is crisp and sharply defined, clearly executed by a master of Helfricht's level. Ivory grips are well-patinated and have a small repair at the toe of right grip. Box with some distress to high edges from age but solid and complete. This is an absolutely gorgeous gun, worthy of the best museums or collections. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 W.C.F. FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 324523

ADDENDUM: While the box is an original factory box, it is not numbered to the gun and the advertisements in the lid date as circa 1930.

(A) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SHERIFFS MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER SHIPPED TO HOUSTON, TEXAS (1892).

Lot #1146 (Sale Order 146 of 353)

According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this gun left the factory with a 4" barrel, blue finish, and factory engraving; stocks were not listed. It was shipped November 17th, 1892, in a shipment of 1 gun to Dunlay & Geisler in Houston, Texas. The remarks on the letter state, "Records also indicate silver sight". Dunlay and Geisler ordered a number of unusual Sheriff's Models in the 1890s. As a company, they developed a market for Sheriff's Model Colt Single Action Armies. They ordered 16 Sheriff's models in 1891, and in 1892 they ordered 13 Sheriff's Models. 10 were engraved, 1 had a Rocky Mountain front sight, 5 had silver sights, and 3 had half-moon silver sights. They would order another 23 Sheriff's models in 1893. CONDITION: Excellent, with barrel retaining close to all of its original bluing with light wear at muzzle. Frame and cylinder are a gray patina with traces of original bluing in cylinder flutes. Backstrap and trigger guard retain traces of the bright original bluing in protected areas with handling wear throughout. Grips are period ivory replacements and show yellowing to left grip panel with a small age-related crack on right grip panel. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is lightly frosted with defined rifling. Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Sheriffs Model Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photographs, Information Serial Number: 145348

(A) EXCELLENT ETCHED PANEL COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER REVOLVER.

Lot #1147 (Sale Order 147 of 353)

Manufactured in 1887. This gun remains in stunning original condition. According to the Colt factory archive letter, this gun was shipped to William Read & Sons in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 22, 1887, in a shipment of 2 guns. It left the factory as a .44/40 with a 7 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, and stocks not listed. Single line address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Etched panel on the left side of the barrel, "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". 3 line patent dates on the left side of the frame, "PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / " JULY 2 -72 / " JAN. 19. -75". Caliber designation on the left side front of the trigger bow, "44 CF". Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Partial serial number observed on the side of the cylinder. Assembly number, 3790, observed on the inside of the loading gate. Nitre blue screws, trigger, and center pin. Case color hammer and 1 piece varnished wood grips. CONDITION: This gun retains most of the original factory-applied high-polish blue finish, with most of the finish loss on the left side of the barrel. Grip straps are starting to thin a bit. There is a turn line and some finish loss on the cylinder. The frame and hammer show generous amounts of case color with some silvering. Nitre parts are great, and the screws have not been molested. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips retain almost all of the original varnish with just a couple of small contusions on the grips. An extremely high-condition gun worthy of any private or museum collection. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photographs Serial Number: 106169

(A) COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY BOX (1895).

Lot #1148 (Sale Order 148 of 353)

According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this Single Action Army left the factory as a .44/40 with a 5 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed. It was shipped to E.J. Post & Company, Albuquerque, Territory of New Mexico, c/o Winchester Repeating Arms Company New Haven, Connecticut, on July 11, 1895, in a shipment of 2 guns. In the remarks of this letter, it states that during the time period of 1895 to 1915, Colt was obligated by restrictive trade arrangements to use Winchester Repeating Arms Company as an export agent. 1-line barrel address "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." Roll die caliber marking on the left side of the barrel "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". 2-line patent dates on the left side of the frame, "PAT. SEPT. 19,1871 / JULY 2, 72. JAN 19, 75". Next to that is the Rampant Colt logo in a circle. Matching full serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Partial serial number observed on the inside of both grips. Assembly number, 207, on the inside of the loading gate. 2 piece hard rubber checkered grips with the Rampant Colt Logo on the top of each grip. Comes in the original pink picture box. CONDITION: Gun retains most of the original applied blue finish. Most of the finish loss is to the grip straps and the high edges of the cylinder and barrel. There are no cracks or chips on the grips. There are generous amounts of case color on the frame, hammer, and loading gate with some silvering. Checkering on the grips is sharp and crisp. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The box is in fair shape with some restoration work done to it. It has some seam splits, staining, and chipping to the label. A great gun in the original box with a great Western shipping destination. Accessories: Factory box Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 160841

(A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY, BADGE, HOLSTER, AND LEATHER SAP OF RICHARD O'MALLEY "BODIE'S MOST FAMOU

Lot #1149 (Sale Order 149 of 353)

Bodie is, perhaps, one of the most famous "ghost towns" of all time. In 1859 a group of prospectors found gold in the area and set up a mining outpost, with a man named "W.S. Bodey" among them, who lent his name to the town (although Bodey died in 1860 during a blizzard while he was en route to Monoville). The early Bodie was not profitable and was a fairly small town, but in 1876 Standard Company found a large vein of gold-bearing ore, and the town quickly became a boomtown, with an approximate population of 7000 - 10000 people. By 1880, most of the entrepreneurial and fickle miners left Bodie for other booms in Butte, Tombstone, and Utah, seriously impacting the population of the town. Despite this, Bodie held on for several more years, but was officially called a ghost town in 1915, and in 1920 had a scant population of 120 according to the Federal Census. As a town with such a fickle and boisterous population of largely single untethered male miners, lawlessness was rampant, and Bodie even had its own red light district on the north end of town. To combat this were normal police officers, but Richard O'Malley, who owned the contents of this lot, stood out as not only regularly mentioned in newspapers but as the only police officer in Bodie to engage in a true 1-on-1 gunfight, which he won. The story goes that O'Malley was patrolling on July 15th, 1880, when a local named George Center happened to cross paths with O'Malley. Center, drunk, turned up a street, and O'Malley followed him when Center decided to fire his Colt Lightning revolvers (some accounts recount that Center claimed he was shooting at a cat). O'Malley tried to confiscate the guns when Center declared "No son-of-a-bitch will take my pistols" and drew on O'Malley. O'Malley went for his own gun while Center opened fire, but missed due to his inebriated state. O'Malley, however, hit Center in the leg and the hand, and disarmed him, holding onto both of his guns when Officer Roberts came to support O'Malley. Amusingly, there was some controversy over whether or not O'Malley could even have demanded the guns, as Bodie was not incorporated, and as such, it wasn't technically illegal to be touching off rounds. O'Malley continued to be involved in various newspaper-worth disturbances, including a multi-man brawl at the Snug Salon and the shooting of Johnny Allen, a Good Samaritan who was attacked while rendering aid to a man he thought was injured. O'Malley's revolver, a 7 - 1/2" Colt SAA with walnut grips, is in a standard configuration with a bullseye ejector rod head, blackpowder frame, single line address on top of the barrel. Full or partial numbers observed on barrel (under the ejector rod), cylinder, frame, trigger guard, and butt. Very faint 3-line patent address on left sid of frame. The backstrap is engraved "R. O'Malley", probably done by a Bodie local named Frank Ingoldsby, who is listed as an artist. On the left side of the trigger guard is stamped "T. McElroy Gunsmith Bodie"; Timothy McElry was born in Ireland in 1832 and emigrated to the United States in 1855, opening a gunstore in San Francisco in 1861 before reloading to Bodie circa 1880; a letter from Dick Burdick discussing the discovery of this marking and noting some minor replaced internal parts (trigger and hammer sears). Other accessories include a five-star badge engraved "DEPUTY CONSTABLE" on the front face, and Richard O'Malley on the front, in a font that appears very similar to the backstrap and may also have been cut by Ingoldsby; a leather belt that measures 36" long, with a holster tooled with striated edges and a central floral; and a leather sap with a nonferrous filler, probably lead. All items that would have been useful for a lawman! CONDITION: Metal is essentially a soft gunmetal grey and has been refinished at some point far in the past, with legends heavily softened. Grips have numerous heavy usage marks, including an extensive repair on left grip, and lightly inside "M" or "W" depending on the orientation. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling and some light abrasion throughout. Badge excellent with some minor age related marks. Leather is excellent with some crazing and alligatoring but pliable and strong. Sap is very good. A very important piece from one the most famous ghost towns. Click here to see the full description.

LOT OF ITEMS RELATED TO BODIE, CALIFORNIA.

Lot #1150 (Sale Order 150 of 353)

All items come from one of the most famous Western ghost towns in the United States. Bodie still exists as a California State Park in an "arrested state of decay." Lot consists of: (A) Nickeled "B&M" Stage Lines driver badge. Maker stamped to the reverse: "A.S. CARTER & CO. / DENVER - COL.-" (B) Fraternal silk ribbon for the Knights Templar of Bodie that attended the event in San Francisco in 1883. (C) Albumen 1880s cabinet image of a gentleman taken by Boysen & Struckmann / Photographers / Bodie, Cal. (D) An 1883 bound copy of the Statutes and Amendments To The Codes of California, 1883. Stenciled in large black letters on the cover: "JUSTICE OF THE PEACE / MONO CO.". (E) An August 16, 1880 edition of the Bodie Standard Newspaper. Interesting content and ads for mining and milling equipment, assay offices, livery stables, gunpowder, etc. (F) 1880 register of the residents of the County of Mono, which features the residents of Bodie. (G) Cover banner for election returns for Bodie East, dated November 6th, 1884 (?, difficult to read), from Bancroft's Election blank, with Wells, Fargo & Co express sticker and signed to Ben H. Miller, the County Clerk for Mono. (H) Modern reproduction of a photo of Bodie, dated 1879, and marked on the back "L. POAG Collection / 5-28-93". CONDITION: Badge pin has been re-soldered at some point in its life. Paper items show age toning but are solid overall.

(A) CUT DOWN S&W 1 - 1/2 AND POCKETWATCH THAT BELONGED TO SHERIFFS HANK AND CHARLES MCCOY, FATHER AN

Lot #1151 (Sale Order 151 of 353)

Sheriff Hank McCoy was a sheriff in Yuba County from 1877-1886 who owned this S&W Model 1 - 1/2, which has been professionally shortened to 1 - 1/2" for use as a holdout gun. Unfortunately, little information regarding Hank, whose given name was Henry Alonzo, survives, but the revolver was also passed to his son Charles McCoy, who also became sheriff of the same county. An included ad for Charles, when he was campaigning for sheriff, tells more about his work, including the installation of a fingerprint system, opium raids, leading a posse to quell the Hop Riot in Wheatland, bringing tear gas to the Folsom Prison Thanksgiving Day Riot, and numerous murders, thieves, counterfeiters, and safecrackers arrested. According to a small title card, this gun was obtained from Charles's widow. A letter from Bob Butterfield offers the purchase of some of a number of booking photos, that were recovered with the gun, of Chinese immigrants who were arrested for hydrauling. The revolver is a standard blued .32 S&W revolver with the barrel cut, probably by a blacksmith, with the German silver front sight professionally set back. Typical tip-up configuration with spur trigger, blued frame, case-colored hammer, and birdshead grips. Ivory grip scales with writing on interior of right scale, illegible. Accompanied by a lovely pocketwatch with case in the form of a 6-pointed sherrif's badge, unmarked as to maker, with stampings in rear "41592" "FINE SILVER" and lightly incised "K" and "HO YG". Strap is made of finely braided silver chain with 2 sliding devices and top T bar with winder on end. Running. CONDITION: Barrel assembly is essentially dove grey with some age-related browning flecked throughout, traces of blue in protected areas such as rib and underside. Frame retains more, approximately 80%, bluing with losses to straps and top of frame, superficial scratches, and minor browning throughout. Hammer with traces of case colors, largely silver. Grips are good with strong color and a few lines common to old ivory. Mechanically fine, bore with strong rifling and minor frosting. Pocket watch silver is tarnishing with some solder visible from construction with some scuffing to cover. An interesting lot related to the Central Valley. Accessories: Watch Barrel Length: 1 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .32 S&W FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: S&W Model: No. 2 Paperwork: Notecard Serial Number: 18003

(A) AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY, SERIAL NUMBER 234, RECOVERED FROM AN INDIAN

Lot #1152 (Sale Order 152 of 353)

Manufactured 1873. Very faint Ainsworth inspection visible on frame. Visible 234 serial number visible on frame, trigger guard, cylinder, bottom of grip, and underside of barrel in front of base pin; notably, the numbers on the barrel pin are the small die stamp style, a practice discontinued around serial number 1500. Cylinder has the early unbeveled face and lack of approaches. The toe of the buttstrap and the tip of the ejector tube are unbeveled. Long knurled hammer and ungrooved mainspring. Barrel has the desirable italicized Colt address on top of barrel, and is equipped with the early bullseye ejector head. Several screws have been replaced, later 1-piece walnut grips. Accompanying this gun is a letter from noted Colt authority Dick Burdick covering the features of this revolver and discussing some of the history; a Colt factory letter dated 1964 indicating that there are no records, which has a handwritten story by a Jules Joseph Roberts recounting how a Mr. Ernie Alloy recovered this gun from an Apache burial ground in the Rincon Mountains, 4' deep, near Fort Lowell, and how it came to be in his possession through a series of collectors. Interestingly, the letter from Dick Burdick notes that this gun was probably issued to the 6th Cavalry, who were among the first to receive their new revolvers and were stationed at Fort Lowell. Apache burial rites include burying the deceased with his favorite possessions, with some going so far as to bury the deceased with his favorite steed. Furthermore, capturing an enemy weapon was one of the requirements for becoming a Crow war chief, and the evidence of the successful completion of such a task would have been no small matter. CONDITION: Relic, as ground dug. Metal is totally devoid of finish with areas of pitting throughout, including 2 somewhat deeper areas on barrel. Grips with handling marks and some chipping to toe. Mechanically fine with all 4 Colt clicks, bore with visible rifling and pitting throughout. A fascinating relic with ties to early Indian Wars and Indian religious practice. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Colt letter, Burdick letter Serial Number: 234

(A) FINE DELUXE WINCHESTER SECOND MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #1153 (Sale Order 153 of 353)

Built by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 4th year of production, 1880. Blued full octagon barrel chambered in, and marked at breech in script for, "Cal. .45-60" (first year for this caliber) and marked with "Winchester's Repeating Arms, New Haven Ct." address over "King's-Improvement-Patented-March 29, 1866, October 16, 1860" patents. Barrel has Beech combination front sight and 42 series adjustable graduated flip rear sight. Blued full magazine tube. Case hardened second model pistol grip frame with screw-held dust cover rail, "45-60" marked brass elevator, plain trigger, and tang marked "1324", with "XX" under the wood, and serial numbered "14450" stamped behind lever latch. Rare, deluxe, quarter sawed "XX" light-colored checkered walnut pistol grip stock has "P1324" stamped in top tang channel with ebony Christmas tree-shaped grip inlay. Case-hardened crescent steel trap buttplate with original 4-piece Winchester steel cleaning rod inside. Matching diamond pattern checkered walnut forearm with case-hardened nosecap. Cody Research letter from 1987 confirms all options and was shipped to the warehouse in July of 1881 and was part of 9 other arms shipped to order number 26588. CONDITION: 95% fading original factory barrel blue with some light edge wear. Magazine tube has several areas turning a plum color from handling and some scratches. 92% vivid case colors with slight wear on handling areas. Nosecap and buttplate retain 90% fading colors. Good action screws. 90% original varnish with sharp checkering with no visible repairs or restoration, only light usage dings and bruises and some slight carry wear. Bright and shiny bore with visible rifling and crisp mechanics. A really high-condition deluxe '76. Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .45-60 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photographs Serial Number: 14450

(A) DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #1154 (Sale Order 154 of 353)

Hard to find high-condition 3rd Model 1876 Deluxe manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1889. Blued 28" octagon barrel chambered in .45-75 W.C.F., marked with "Winchester's Repeating Arms, New Haven Ct." address over "King's-Improvement-Patented-March 29, 1866, October 16, 1860" patents and caliber marking. Barrel has a hunting front sight and 42 adjustable graduated flip rear sight. Blued full-length magazine tube. Case hardened 3rd Model pistol grip frame with brass elevator marked "45-75" and plain trigger. Tang marked "1246", with "XX" under the wood and serial number stamped behind lever latch. Tang also is stamped "SS" for an unknown reason. Deluxe XX checkered walnut pistol grip stock has "1246" stamped in top tang channel and an ebony triangle-shaped grip inlay. Case-hardened crescent steel trap buttplate with original 4-piece Winchester steel cleaning rod inside. Matching diamond pattern checkered walnut forearm with case hardened nosecap. Cody Research letter from 1988 confirms all options and shipment to the warehouse in December of 1891. CONDITION: 92% fading original factory barrel blue with some light edge wear. Magazine tube has several areas turning a plum color from handling. 90% fading case colors with slight wear on handling areas. Nosecap and buttplate retain 90% fading colors. Good action screws. 90% original varnish with sharp checkering with no visible repairs or restoration, only light usage dings and bruises. Bright and shiny bore with visible rifling. Crisp mechanics. A super '76 that would be hard to improve upon! Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .45-75 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photographs Serial Number: 62919

(C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT OFFICERS MODEL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER, FORMER DAVID CARROLL COLLECTION.

Lot #1155 (Sale Order 155 of 353)

Originally shipped November 28, 1905, in a 2-gun shipment to E.K. Tryon, Jr. & Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was subsequently returned to the factory, engraved, and had all of the upgrades done to it. It has a small 6-pointed star on the right rear trigger bow. On the top flat of the frame is a presentation to "DR. W. C. LYON / U.S. NAVY". He served in the U.S. Navy from 1907 to 1917 as a surgeon. The majority of the gun is engraved with a scroll and foliate design with a punch dot background. There are several different geometric designs scattered across this gun. The back strap and trigger have been checkered. 2-piece pearl grips with deep dished Colt medallions. Nickel finish with a gold-washed cylinder. Target sights, trigger, and the back of the hammer are nitre blue finish. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory-reapplied nickel finish. The gold wash cylinder is thinning a bit. Engraving is sharp and crisp. The right grip has a small repair at the heel. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. A great addition to any collection. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .38 Special FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Officers Model Paperwork: Previous Auction Description Serial Number: 252863

(C) FACTORY ENGRAVED & SILVER PLATED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY SHERIFFS MODEL REVOLVER WITH CARVED IVO

Lot #1156 (Sale Order 156 of 353)

Rare and desirable Colt Single Action Army Sheriffs model. According to the Colt factory archive letter, this gun was sold to Fairbanks Coml. Company with the address unavailable. It was shipped in a 1 gun shipment to Simons Hardware Company in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 10, 1911. It was configured as a .45 Colt with 4" barrel, silver finish, ivory stocks, and the initials H.K.S. engraved on the bottom of the grip. It also comes with a copy of a page out of the special order book that states "Serial #317899 4in. 45/c S.A. Army Rev. Silver Engr #1 - 1/2 / Engr. on butt H.K.S"; this explains that it is both factory engraved and factory monogrammed. 2 line barrel address on top of the barrel "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." Roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, "45 COLT". 2 line patent dates on the left side of the frame "PAT. SEPT 19 1871 / JULY 2 72 JAN. 19 75" with the Rampant Colt logo just behind them. VP proof on the front left trigger guard webbing. Full serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Partial serial numbers observed on the back of the cylinder. Single action front sight with a V notch rear sight. 2-piece carved bullshead ivory grips. They have the early deep-dished silver Colt medallions on both grips. Gun is engraved in the Cuno Helfricht style of scroll and foliate engraving with a punch dot background and zigzag boarders. It comes with some paperwork from Evalina J. Nidever, 1887 -1980, stating that she carried this gun for forty years. She also claimed that it belonged to an outlaw named Sontag. A quick internet search found that this outlaw died 19 years before this gun was manufactured. CONDITION: Gun retains some of the silver plating, with the rest of the gun turning a gunmetal gray. Gun has all four clicks on the hammer, locks up tight, and indexes fine. The right grip has a repair at the toe. The grips show some wear and shrinkage. They are a little small for this gun. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Sheriffs Model Paperwork: Factory Letter and Paperwork Serial Number: 317899

(C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1903 HAMMERLESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH FACTORY BOX (1911).

Lot #1157 (Sale Order 157 of 353)

Shipped September 25th, 1911, to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company, Chicago, Illinois, for M.G.O. Coud & Son, with blue finish, factory engraving, and ivory stocks engraved "L.M. Coud, Hull, Iowa". Standard later configuration of the 1903 without the barrel bushing and V-cut slide serrations. Factory engraved in approximately 60-75% coverage of thin ropey vines on a fine punch dot background, with an accenting panel of well-cut crosshatching on either side of dust cover with fine shading to resemble shells. Trigger guard engraved with florals and punch dots en suite. Front strap with scroll and punch dots accented by running wrigglework and playful dots. Backstrap with a blank ribbon accented by scroll and punch dot work. Slide is decorated on left side with smaller panels of scroll and punch dots with accenting running geometrics about legends, while right has a return to the vine-and-punchdot work. Comparing the engraving to other known examples in "Colt Engraving" by Wilson, the work certainly originated in Cuno Helfricht's shop and was possibly cut by Cuno himself. Ivory grips, with Colt's deep-set golden medallions, appear to be the originals, with the engraving heavily worn, and what appears to be the remnants of that engraving on the left scale. Housed in one of Colt's purple boxes with a correct 1903 end label, penciled on bottom 108021. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining virtually all of the factory bluing with some minor handling marks throughout. Some silvering to muzzle and dust cover consistent with holster wear, probably L.M. Coud. Superficial scratches throughout that do not pierce the blueing. Engraving is well-cut and crisp. Ivory grips are very good with good color, a small repair to right scale, and a few minor grain separations. Bore is very good with some mild frosting towards muzzle. Box with some peeling and age-related distress to corners but complete. A wonderful 1903 with fantastic engraving. Accessories: Factory box Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .32 Rimless Smokeless FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Hammerless Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 114122

(C) EXTREMELY FINE COLT MODEL 1902 SPORTING SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1907).

Lot #1158 (Sale Order 158 of 353)

Manufactured 1907 and shipped to Schoverling, Daly and Gales, New York. Letter confirms configuration as a standard 1902 Sporting with the later rounded hammer and rear slide serrations. Colt's high polish bluing with nitre blued pins and screws and case colored hammer. Right side with calibre rollmark left side with 2-line 2-block patent and address information. Frame has serial number on left side of dust cover, Colt VP and "6" subinspector proofs on left side of trigger guard. Grips are a chocolate-colored Colt hard rubber grip on left and a black hard rubber grip on right. CONDITION: Gun retains virtually all of the factory blue with some surface level scratching throughout and silvering to high edges and reciprocating areas. Case colors on hammer are very good with minor fading. Straps have some brown patina coming up through the blue, mostly on rear strap. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with some softening to edges of lands. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .38 Rimless Smokeless FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1902 Sporting Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 10710

(C) FINE FABRIQUE NATIONALE BABY BROWNING SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH MATCHING LEATHER SOFT CASE (196

Lot #1159 (Sale Order 159 of 353)

Baby Browning manufactured by Fabrique Nationale in 1968. Left side of slide is stamped "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY/ MADE IN BELGIUM". The serial number is present on the left side of the frame, while the caliber designation is present on the chamber. Belgian proofs are present on the front of the slide and the chamber. Metal components exhibit a blued finish, while the frame is mounted with 2-piece Browning checkered black plastic grips. Pistol is accompanied by an original factory leather soft case, which matches via a handwritten serial number on the exterior tag, and contains its factory manual and warranty and registration card. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory blue finish, save for some minute superficial marks from handling and storage. Mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Grips show a few minor superficial marks from handling and storage, except for the left grip panel, which bears a small crack to the rear of the screw hole. Factory soft case is excellent. Accessories: Soft Case Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale Model: Baby Browning Serial Number: 460532

(M) AXTELL RIFLE CO. MODEL 1877 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #1160 (Sale Order 160 of 353)

An extremely fine reproduction of the famous and extremely rare Sharps Model 1877 rifle as made by the Axtell Rifle Company, Sheridan, Montana, circa 1996. Blued 30" octagon barrel in .45 2 - 1/10 (.45-70), and marked on barrel flat "AXTELL RIFLE CO - Model 1877 / Sheridan, Montana- Cal 2 1/10" with windage front sight, no rear sight, and vernier peep tang sight. Case-hardened Model 1877 action with double set triggers. Checkered walnut stock with case-hardened shotgun-style buttplate and removable checkered walnut pistol grip with blued steel cap. Diamond pattern checkered matching schnabel walnut forearm. CONDITION: Overall excellent; gun appears to be possibly unfired with light handling marks. Good bore with good mechanics. Barrel Length: 30" Caliber/Bore: .45-70 (.45 2 - 1/10) FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Axtell Model: 1877 Serial Number: 370

(A) SHARON RIFLE BARREL COMPANY PERCUSSION PLAINS RIFLE.

Lot #1161 (Sale Order 161 of 353)

Contemporary copy of a Hawken Rifle built in the mid-1970s by Hall Sharon of the Sharon Rifle Company in Kalispell, Montana. Browned 35" octagon .54 caliber rifled barrel with patent breech and Rocky Mountain sights, marked "SHARON RIFLE BARREL CO. .54 CAL" on top flat. Unmarked percussion lock with double set trigger control. Bird's eye maple half stock with iron furniture, pewter nose cap, and brass-tipped hardwood ramrod. Accompanied by a contemporary powder horn. CONDITION: Overall excellent with good bore and mechanic. Possibly unfired with just light handling marks. Accessories: Powder Horn Barrel Length: 35" Caliber/Bore: .54 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Sharon Rifle Barrel Co. Model: Plains Rifle Serial Number: NSN

LOT OF 3: WESTERN HOLSTERS.

Lot #1162 (Sale Order 162 of 353)

Lot consists of: (A) Mexican Loop holster with full skirt. Marked just below the throat: "AL FURSTNOW / MILES CITY, MONT." Features double integral lops and simple geometric stamping. (B) Interestingly designed Mexican Loop revolver holster. Fully carved floral motifs on skirt, loop, and pouch. Marked on the loop: "S.D. MYRES / El Paso." Fits a 5 - 1/2" Colt. C) Circa 1860's California pattern "Slim Jim" floral carved holster. Stamped to the reverse by the very desirable maker: "MAIN & WINCHESTER / MAKERS / SAN FRANCISCO." The Main & Winchester Saddlery, one of the best-known among the Western saddleries, lasted from 1849 until 1905. Fits a Colt percussion Navy or Army model. CONDITION. Very good overall. Stitching is tight on all holsters.

MILWAUKEE BREWING CRATE FULL OF HOLSTERS.

Lot #1163 (Sale Order 163 of 353)

This lot consist of 25 leather and canvas holsters. Some are as new, most are used. The majority of these holsters are from the 1950s. They come in a vintage wood crate. The crate has "MILLWAKEE / BREWERY / OF S.F. CAL" embossed on both ends. Measurements are 24" long by 16 - 1/2" wide and 14" deep. CONDITION: All the holsters are serviceable and in better shape. The crate is in good shape.

LOT OF 3 GLASS "BOGARDUS" TARGET BALLS.

Lot #1164 (Sale Order 164 of 353)

Captain Bogardus was a trapshooter in the late 19th century and patented the first successful ball thrower and several designs for glass target balls used by trap shooters instead of actual birds. This lot consists of 3 such balls (A) An amber ball, molded in 3 pieces, with a jagged spout. (B) Deep azure blue ball with crosshatch embossing and flattened equatorial band. (C) Plain uncolored glass ball, filled with feathers intended to replicate the visuals of shooting a bird. CONDITION: Very good, unbroken. All balls have a jagged mouth and some minor defects from manufacturing.

SAMUEL WRAGG CALIFORNIAN BOWIE KNIFE.

Lot #1165 (Sale Order 165 of 353)

Circa 1850s large Bowie knife made for the western Gold Rush market. Large clip point blade with ricasso stamped: "S.C. WRAGG 25 FURNACE HILL SHEFFIELD." Left side of blade panel is deeply acid etched with scrollwork and lettering: "CALIFORNIAN KNIFE." Flared brass backward guard with full tang blade into a checkered ebony handle with 5 silver pins. Left side of handle has a football-shaped silver escutcheon with the script initials "A.A.N." This exact knife is featured in "California's Best / Old West Art And Antiques" by Brian and Brad Witherell at the bottom of pg. 108. CONDITION: Blade has not been overly sharpened. Mottled gray finish overall with most mossing near the ricasso. Handle slabs are tight to tang. Blade Length: 8" Overall Length: 13 - 1/4"

CORRECTION: Based on further research, a sheath has been added to this knife; please refer to new photos as of 9/21/2023.

GEORGE WOSTENHOLM & SON IXL CALIFORNIA BOWIE KNIFE.

Lot #1167 (Sale Order 166 of 353)

Fantastic and exceptionally fine 1850s 2-piece stag handled, clip point, Bowie knife. Acid etched panel on the clip point blade reads: "GEO WOLSTENHOLM & SON'S CELEBRATED / CALIFORNIA KNIFE". Ricasso is marked: "I*X L" and "GEO WOLSTENHHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS / SHEFFIELD". Stag handles under German silver cross guard bear an unused, left side, silver escutcheon held in place by 2 pins. Impressive 13 - 1/2" blade is in original polish and is the finest example of this model that this consignor has seen. Red Moroccan leather sheath appears original to the knife and bears the I*X L gold stamp with silver drag and throat. This exact knife is featured in the book "California's Best / Old West Art And Antiques" by Brian and Brad Witherell, at the top of pg. 108. CONDITION: Mirror-like blade has only a few insignificant mottling spots with no nicks or pitting. Scabbard is solid with good color. Blade Length: 8 - 1/2" Overall Length: 13 - 1/2"

LARGE GOLD NUGGET WITH PINK GOLD QUARTZ

Lot #1168 (Sale Order 167 of 353)

Beautiful pink quartz gold nugget. Nugget weighs 310 grams.

GOLD INGOT OFF FAMOUS "CENTRAL AMERICA" SHIPWRECK.

Lot #1169 (Sale Order 168 of 353)

This beautiful bar was salvaged from the famous Central America shipwreck. 469 grams total weight.

CORRECTION: The title is correct that this is a gold ingot, and NOT a full gold bar. The bar has been cut down and the current weight is now 469 grams as described. The weight is no longer 233.91 oz as imprinted on top. The bar is still .908 fine.

14K SHREVE & CO SAN FRANCISCO GOLD QUARTZ H/C POCKET WATCH & CHAIN.

Lot #1170 (Sale Order 169 of 353)

14k yellow gold private label Shreve & Co. gold quartz pocket watch by American Waltham Watch Company. Hunter cased pocket watch, model 1899, circa 1900. Movement marked "A.W.W.Co., Waltham, Massachusetts, Riverside". Movement #10050360, 16s, 17 jewels. Beautifully decorated case with engine turned back cover, and hand engraving to body and cuvette. Front cover with 7 individual pieces of inlaid gold quartz. Case marked "Keystone" & "14K". Includes 14k gold pocket watch chain set with 13 individual pieces of inlaid gold quartz, measuring 16" in length and marked "14KT" on swivel clasp. Hunting cover opens quite easily. Outer edge of dial has a small crack between 11 and 12 o'clock positions. Watchcase measures 52mm in diameter. Combined gross weight of watch and chain is 269.9 grams. Running.

CORRECTION: Condition addendum: Case and chain untested. Crystal and bezel are both loose. Watch is running and sets properly, but the stem and crown click while setting the time.

BAG OF SMALL GOLD NUGGETS.

Lot #1171 (Sale Order 170 of 353)

30 grams total weight.

LOT OF 2: GOLD LADIES POCKET WATCHES.

Lot #1172 (Sale Order 171 of 353)

94.6 grams total weight. Larger watch made by Elgin with small diamond and fancy 14k case. Small case made by Waltham and is 14k.

GAMBLING POCKET ROULETTE WATCH.

Lot #1173 (Sale Order 172 of 353)

Comes with original box and travel bag. Working condition.

1874 CC $20 LIBERTY HEAD NGC AU50.

Lot #1174 (Sale Order 173 of 353)

Difficult date.

1855 CENTRAL AMERICAN GOLD COMMEMORATIVE COIN

Lot #1175 (Sale Order 174 of 353)

This $50 Kellogg & Co. Gold Coin was issued to commemorate the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Limited to 5000 production. 1300 grains of gold.

CORRECTION: 1300 grains is approximately 84 grams.

1876 $20 PCGS MS 61.

Lot #1176 (Sale Order 175 of 353)

Early slab.

1898S $20 LIBERTY HEAD PCGS MS 62.

Lot #1177 (Sale Order 176 of 353)

Early slab.

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

Lot #1178 (Sale Order 177 of 353)

Both

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

LOT OF 2: 2011 $20 GOLD BUFFALO COINS.

Lot #1179 (Sale Order 178 of 353)

Both uncirculated.

1881 CC PCGS MS 66 MORGAN DOLLAR.

Lot #1180 (Sale Order 179 of 353)

Early slab.

LOT OF 3: MATCH SAFES.

Lot #1181 (Sale Order 180 of 353)

Includes a shoe, a violin and a suitcase.

LOT OF 3: CIGAR MATCH SAFES.

Lot #1182 (Sale Order 181 of 353)

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

FRENCH ADVERTISING BUFFALO BILL SHOW "JE VIENS".

Lot #1183 (Sale Order 182 of 353)

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

OVERLAND MAIL FRAMED ADVERTISING.

Lot #1184 (Sale Order 183 of 353)

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

MINER'S OCCUPATIONAL SHAVING MUG.

Lot #1185 (Sale Order 184 of 353)

J. P. Carmichael in gold script.

ANTIQUE C. 1898 ROSE GOLD PRESENTATION CANE.

Lot #1186 (Sale Order 185 of 353)

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

LOT OF 4: CANES.

Lot #1187 (Sale Order 186 of 353)

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

IVORY HAND WALKING STICK.

Lot #1188 (Sale Order 187 of 353)

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

WELLS FARGO STAMP.

Lot #1189 (Sale Order 188 of 353)

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

SUNNY BROOK BACKBAR WHISKEY BOTTLE.

Lot #1190 (Sale Order 189 of 353)

Turn of the century.

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

CASTLEWOOD WHISKEY BACKBAR BOTTLE.

Lot #1191 (Sale Order 190 of 353)

Has "Castlewood Whiskey" embossed on the front.

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

MONOGRAM BACKBAR WHISKEY DECANTER.

Lot #1192 (Sale Order 191 of 353)

Turn of the century.

OLD C.H.S RYE BACKBAR WHISKEY DECANTER.

Lot #1193 (Sale Order 192 of 353)

Turn of the century.

OLD JEFFERSON COUNTY BACKBAR WHISKEY BOTTLE.

Lot #1195 (Sale Order 193 of 353)

Has "Old Jefferson County" embossed.

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

LOT OF 2: STONEWEAR JUGS.

Lot #1196 (Sale Order 194 of 353)

Keystone Rye and a Spring Lake sour mash.

LOT OF CHINA CALIFORNIA TRINKETS.

Lot #1197 (Sale Order 195 of 353)

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

LOT OF 2: STONEWARE JUGS.

Lot #1198 (Sale Order 196 of 353)

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

LARGE STONEWARE JUG.

Lot #1199 (Sale Order 197 of 353)

Old Harvest Corn Whiskey. Statesville, North Carolina.

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

Lot #1200 (Sale Order 198 of 353)

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

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

Lot #1201 (Sale Order 199 of 353)

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

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

Lot #1202 (Sale Order 200 of 353)

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

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

Lot #1203 (Sale Order 201 of 353)

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

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

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

Lot #1204 (Sale Order 202 of 353)

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

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

Lot #1205 (Sale Order 203 of 353)

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

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

Lot #1206 (Sale Order 204 of 353)

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

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

Lot #1207 (Sale Order 205 of 353)

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

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

Lot #1208 (Sale Order 206 of 353)

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

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

Lot #1209 (Sale Order 207 of 353)

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

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

Lot #1210 (Sale Order 208 of 353)

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

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

Lot #1211 (Sale Order 209 of 353)

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

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

Lot #1212 (Sale Order 210 of 353)

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

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

Lot #1213 (Sale Order 211 of 353)

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

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

Lot #1214 (Sale Order 212 of 353)

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

(C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION CARBINE.

Lot #1215 (Sale Order 213 of 353)

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

(A) WINCHESTER 1876 IN RELIC CONDITION.

Lot #1216 (Sale Order 214 of 353)

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

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

Lot #1217 (Sale Order 215 of 353)

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

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

Lot #1218 (Sale Order 216 of 353)

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

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

Lot #1219 (Sale Order 217 of 353)

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

LOT OF 3: TOOLED ANTIQUE HEISER COWBOY HOLSTERS.

Lot #1220 (Sale Order 218 of 353)

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

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

Lot #1221 (Sale Order 219 of 353)

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

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

Lot #1222 (Sale Order 220 of 353)

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

G. BEARDSHAW GOLD RUSH BOWIE KNIFE.

Lot #1223 (Sale Order 221 of 353)

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

LOT OF 3: GOLD NUGGETS

Lot #1224 (Sale Order 222 of 353)

Weight 50 grams.

POUND OF GOLD GOLD NUGGET IN BOOK COVER CASE.

Lot #1225 (Sale Order 223 of 353)

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

LARGE GOLD NUGGET.

Lot #1226 (Sale Order 224 of 353)

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

GOLD QUARTZ MATCH SAFE.

Lot #1227 (Sale Order 225 of 353)

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

LOT OF 2: GOLD NUGGETS

Lot #1228 (Sale Order 226 of 353)

34 grams total weight.

1888 $20 LIBERTY HEAD GOLD PCGS MS61.

Lot #1229 (Sale Order 227 of 353)

Early slab.

1857S $20 LIBERTY GOLD PCGS MS64 GOLD COIN SS CENTRAL AMERICA WITH BOOK.

Lot #1230 (Sale Order 228 of 353)

This is a beautiful example of a $20 gold liberty taken off of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Graded MS-60 by PCGS.

LOT OF 2: 2016 and 1990 $20 ST. GAUDENS GOLD COINS BU+.

Lot #1231 (Sale Order 229 of 353)

Both uncirculated.

CORRECTION: Title updated. Lot of 2: 2016 and 1990 $20 St. Gaudens Gold Coins BU+.

LOT OF 3: CARSON CITY MORGAN SILVER DOLLARS IN GSA HOLDERS.

Lot #1232 (Sale Order 230 of 353)

All BU. Includes 1880, 1882 and 1883.

LOT OF 3: GSA CC MORGAN DOLLARS 1882 AND TWO 1883.

Lot #1233 (Sale Order 231 of 353)

All 3 are M62+.

LOT OF 3: ADVERTISING MATCH SAFES.

Lot #1234 (Sale Order 232 of 353)

Includes a silver hunting scene, an Indian head, and a celluloid buffalo beer match safe.

LOT OF 2: SILVER MATCH SAFES.

Lot #1235 (Sale Order 233 of 353)

Both marked sterling. One with gun on side and the other from a machinery company in California.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR WELLS FARGO OF AMERICAN INDIAN "ARROWMAKER".

Lot #1236 (Sale Order 234 of 353)

Depicts Native American with peace pipe dressed in classic Native American garb. Signed in the bottom right-hand corner "Carl Moon." Marked "Arrowmaker." CONDITION: Period frame with original Wells Fargo and Company stamped matting. Touch-ups to the outside edges of the frames, only enhances the overall look. Great iconic piece.

LOT OF 2: EL MINERO AND WELCOME NUGGET ADVERTISEMENTS.

Lot #1237 (Sale Order 235 of 353)

Early mining advertising posters.

IVORY HANDLED WALKING STICK.

Lot #1238 (Sale Order 236 of 353)

Large ivory ball-headed walking stick.

IVORY HANDLED WALKING STICK.

Lot #1239 (Sale Order 237 of 353)

Heavy ivory-handled cane with initials on rear end. Silver-banded top.

SILVER TIP WALKING STICK.

Lot #1240 (Sale Order 238 of 353)

Sterling silver tip along with sterling silver band on shaft.

CALIFORNIA POWDER WORKS ADVERTISEMENT.

Lot #1241 (Sale Order 239 of 353)

Nice early framed paper ad for California Paper Works out of San Francisco, California. Heavy gold frame. Late 1800s.

ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY WOOD SIGN.

Lot #1242 (Sale Order 240 of 353)

Late 1800s.

(A) COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER WITH NUMEROUS ACCESSORIES, ENGRAVED TO ADAMS & CO.

Lot #1243 (Sale Order 241 of 353)

Manufactured 1852. Standard configuration with 4" octagonal barrel with rammer, top flat with 2 line New York address, and screw-in cone front sight. Frame with a visible but almost totally obliterated patent legend on left side. Silver-plated brass trigger guard and straps. Matching full or partial numbers observed on barrel assembly, rammer, cylinder arbor, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, and butt. Single piece walnut grips with faint pencil on inside, appears to be 707. Of particular interest is the period engraving on the back strap that reads "Adams & Co No 47". The Adams Express Company was a period competitor to Wells Fargo, and this revolver is accompanied by a plethora of Adams Express paraphernalia including: a pair of wax seals stamps, one that reads "ADAMS EXPRESS CO / 1095 / DAHLGREEN / ILL'S", the other "ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY / SAN FRANCISCO / 9782 / CAL", both with modern wax seals; a button with an Adams Express Company and Whitehead and Hoag catch on rear; a badge that reads "SPECIAL OFFICER / ADAMS EXPRESS CO. / PHILAD'A", hallmarked on rear with "WM. DAVEY&SON / PHILA" and number 35; a gold poke with ink stamped "ADAMS & CO.. / NEW YORK / $1000 For (illegible) Bills of Exchange"; a postcard depicting the snake offering Eve a snake in the Garden with "They say Eve was made for Adam's Express Company"; a trade card for Coleman's California line for San Francisco with "Neptune's Favorite" graphics; a pair of Adams and Co receipts; an Adams and Company broadside. CONDITION: Revolver is devoid of finish throughout, with a mixture of dove grey and chocolate patina throughout, darker on frame and rammer. Cylinder scene is very good with a turn line and some patination. Grip has handling marks throughout and traces of what might be the original varnish. Silver plate is largely gone, retaining approximately 20%, mostly in protected areas and to top of backstrap. Mechanically fine, bore with strong rifling and mild frosting towards muzzle. Paraphanelia is very good throughout with handling marks and softening from age and use throughout. Poke is still pliable and ink stamp is legible, minus aforementioned area in third line. Paper is legible with some foxing and ink bleed. A great selection of Adams Express items! Accessories: Numerous accessories Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Serial Number: 29707

(A) LOT OF 3: 2 AVENGING ANGEL STYLE COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVERS, AND A COLT 1849 POCKET GRIP FRAME.

Lot #1244 (Sale Order 242 of 353)

Lot consists of: (A) Second model Colt Dragoon frame and cylinder. The arbor has been broken off, and a pin holds the cylinder on the frame. Brass square back trigger guard. No backstrap or grip. CONDITION: Gun has no finish and shows pitting and wear. (B) 1851 Navy without the front half of the gun. Brass trigger guard and back strap. Wood grips. The action works but does not lock up. CONDITION: There is no finish on this gun. The gun shows heavy use. (C) 1849 Colt trigger guard, backstrap, and grips. CONDITION: Extra varnish has been added to the grips. The trigger guard and back strap have no finish. Barrel Length: (ALL) 0" Caliber/Bore: (A) .44 Percussion (B) .36 Percussion (C) N/A FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (ALL) Colt Model: (A) Dragoon (B) 1851 Navy (C) 1849 Pocket Serial Number: (A) NSN (B) 144347 (C) 181711

(A) HIGH CONDITION SMITH'S PATENT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot #1245 (Sale Order 243 of 353)

Single action revolver manufactured by Otis Smith in Middleton or Rock Falls, Connecticut. The top strap is stamped "SMITH'S PATENT/ APR. 15. 1873 No38". Major metal components exhibit a lustrous nickel finish, while the hammer is case color hardened. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood bird's head grips. Grips match the frame via the full serial number "1818", which is handwritten on the interior of the panels. Revolver features a unique cylinder retention system, in which the cylinder and "cylinder pin" are both under spring tension and can be easily released by pulling on the head of the cylinder pin housing. CONDITION: Frame and barrel retain generous amounts of their original factory nickel finish, exhibiting superficial marks from handling and storage, a few minor areas of wear, as well as some small spots of flaking. Hammer retains traces of its original case color hardened finish. Bore is bright, exhibiting some concentrated areas of dark pitting and retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips are very good, exhibiting some mild wear to the varnish and some minor handling marks but are otherwise fine. Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .38 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Otis Smith Model: Revolver Serial Number: 1818

(A) VERY NICE FOREHAND & WADSWORTH "SWAMP ANGEL" SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot #1246 (Sale Order 244 of 353)

Swamp Angel single action revolver manufactured by Forehand & Wadsworth of Worchester, Massachusetts. The left side of the faceted barrel is stamped "FOREHAND & WADSWORTH/ WORCESTER, MASS.", while the top strap is simply marked "SWAMP ANGEL". Metal components are nickel plated, while the frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood bird's head grips. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, cylinder, cylinder pin, and barrel. CONDITION: Metal components retain bountiful amounts of their original factory nickel finish, exhibiting some areas of mild bubbling and flaking that are most present on the hammer and mild superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Very bright bore, exhibiting a small spot of oxidation and strong rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some mild losses to their varnish and a couple of marks from handling but are otherwise fine. Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Forehand & Wadsworth Model: Swamp Angel Serial Number: 3003

(A) SILVER PLATED SMITH AND WESSON NUMBER 2 ARMY DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot #1247 (Sale Order 245 of 353)

Silver plated and in standard configuration with a 6" ribbed barrel with "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS" legend on top. 2 piece walnut grips. Matching "56" assembly numbers on frame under grips, cylinder face, and face of the barrel assembly. CONDITION: Very good as resilvered, with softening to edges and legends. Tarnishing is present throughout, easily cleaned should the new owner choose, with some minor losses. Mechanically fine, bore with strong rifling and some mild pitting throughout. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .32 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: No. 2 Serial Number: 44554

(A) DERINGER PERCUSSION PISTOL RETAILED BY N. CURRY & BRO SAN FRANCISCO.

Lot #1248 (Sale Order 246 of 353)

Measures 6" overall. Teardrop barrel with flat top rib marked "N. CURRY & BRo / SAN FRANCo CALA / AGENTS", "DERINGER / PHILADELA" over breech, with offset "P" with wings on breech. Notch and post sights, with German silver front sight. Normal German silver furniture, including wrist shield, key escutcheon, and trigger guard with pineapple finial, lightly engraved with scroll throughout. Teardrop German silver inlay at tip of checkered birdshead grip. Back action percussion lock with fishform hammer, engraved en suite. CONDITION: Very good, barrel with virtually all of its browning and some silvering to sharp edges and muzzle. Legends are crisp. Stock is very good with some minor bumps and pressure marks from handling and age, with a few heads in the checkering abraded. Mechanically functional, bore is very good with strong rifling. A better example than normally encountered. Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Model: Peanut Serial Number: NSN

(A) SCARCE C.H. BALLARD & CO. DERRINGER SINGLE SHOT PISTOL WITH IVORY GRIPS.

Lot #1249 (Sale Order 247 of 353)

1 of only a few thousand single-shot derringers manufactured by C.H. Ballard & Co. of Worchester, Massachusetts, circa 1870. The faceted barrel breech is stamped "BALLARD'S" over the top, with C.H. Ballard & Co.'s manufacturer and patent information stamped across the left flat. Left side of frame is stamped "41 CAL". The frame is brass, while the barrel, trigger, and hammer are made of iron. Hammer is case color hardened, but the barrel was blued at one point. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth ivory birds head grips. Matching serial numbers are present on the frame and barrel. CONDITION: Barrel retains traces of its original factory blue finish, with the balance exhibiting gray patina with spots of age-related discoloration. Brass frame exhibits a pleasing mottled brown patina. Hammer retains generous amounts of its original case color hardened finish. Brilliant mirror bore exhibits a couple of small spots of very light surface level pitting and retains strong, well-defined rifling throughout. Ivory grips are excellent, exhibiting a mellow-aged patina overall. Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: C.H. Ballard & Co. Model: Derringer Serial Number: 3673

(A) EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE COLT FIRST MODEL SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER PISTOL.

Lot #1250 (Sale Order 248 of 353)

First Model Derringer manufactured by Colt between 1870-1890. The barrel retains a bright nickel finish and is stamped with Colt's 2-line address, followed by the model designation, which is flanked by Maltese crosses. Barrel screw is nitre blued, while the hammer and trigger are case color hardened. The iron frame is lightly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on either side and on the top to the rear of the hammer, with a small burst design present ahead of the hammer. Grip exhibits 2 small checkered panels on the sides, with a single large panel at the rear. Matching numbers are present on the frame and barrel. CONDITION: Barrel is extremely fine, retaining bountiful amounts of its original nickel finish, showing mild superficial marks from storage and handling and a few scattered small spots of minor clouding. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well-defined lands and grooves throughout. Frame retains traces of its original silver-plated finish, with the iron frame exhibiting age-related discoloration. Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: No. 1 Serial Number: 4310

(A) COLT THIRD MODEL SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER.

Lot #1251 (Sale Order 249 of 353)

Third Model Derringer manufactured by Colt between 1875-1912. The barrel has been shortened to 1 - 3/8" in length, with the front sight now obstructing part of the "- COLT -" stamp. Left side frame is stamped "41 CAL". Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood bird's head grips. The second digit of the serial number on the frame is mostly illegible but appears to read "32826". Barrel matches via the last 3 digits of the serial number. Grips match via a nearly illegible handwritten serial number in pencil. CONDITION: Barrel exhibits a gray patina, with some light surface level pitting overall. Frame exhibits a pleasing mottled patina. Very bright bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some mild marks from handling and storage but are otherwise fine. Barrel Length: 1 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Serial Number: 32826

(C) SCARCE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT BANKERS SPECIAL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH STEER HEAD IVORY GRIPS

Lot #1252 (Sale Order 250 of 353)

Bankers Special revolver chambered in .22 LR manufactured by Colt in 1935. The left side of the barrel is stamped "22" followed closely by "BANKERS/ SPECIAL", with the right side bearing Colt's 2-line address. Left side of frame exhibits the Rampant Colt logo. This example is Type A factory engraved, exhibiting arabesque foliate patterns and scroll work. Metal components exhibit a restored blue finish, while the frame is mounted with wonderful Colt silver medallion 2-piece ivory grips featuring a relief carved steer head on the right panel. This example is accompanied by a Colt factory letter indicating the aforementioned grips and engraving, and this example as the sole revolver shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Chicago, Illinois, for A. Horton, c/o: Pradera Farm, Valparaiso, Indiana, on May 9th of 1939. R.L. Wilson indicates in "The Book of Colt Firearms" that fewer than 50 Bankers Special revolvers were engraved or inscribed during production, with few examples still surviving today. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored, with metal components retaining virtually all of their blue finish, with some few spots of minute wear, and the sideplate and cylinder having lightly turned a plum color. Mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good overall, with the left grip exhibiting a repaired section at the pinhole and both grips showing a couple of small cracks at the top of the medallions. An extremely scarce example of 1 of only approximately 50 or fewer factory-engraved Colt Bankers Special revolvers. Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bankers Special Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 370638

(C) HIGH CONDITION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN BOX.

Lot #1253 (Sale Order 251 of 353)

Manufactured in 1906 with a 4 - 3/4" round barrel chambered in .38 WCF (.38-40 WCF) with correct blade front sight, 2-line barrel address, and "v" notch rear sight. Other features include blued finish with a color case hardened frame and 2 piece checkered gutta percha grips featuring a Rampant Colt inside of an oval on either side. Accompanying this lot is a factory picture box with an end label for a Colt Frontier Six Shooter single-action revolver with blued finish and hard rubber grips. Complete with a factory letter confirming the configuration and listing shipment to Dunham, Carrigan & Hayden Co. of San Francisco, California, on December 14, 1906, in a shipment of 2 guns of the same type. CONDITION: Excellent+, with more than 95% original bluing remaining and balance showing only minor handling marks and high-edge wear. Frame retains bright original case colors. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Mechanically crisp. Bore is very good with light frosting and crisp rifling. Box is good, with areas of water damage and fading to top label, handling wear at corners, and a chunk of the end label worn away. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .38-40 FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 287062

(C) EXCEPTIONAL COLT PYTHON .357 MAGNUM DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL FACTORY BOX (1960).

Lot #1254 (Sale Order 252 of 353)

Extremely high condition Python revolver manufactured in 1960 by Colt. The left side of the barrel is stamped "PYTHON .357/ * .357 MAGNUM CTG. *", with Colt's single-line address across the right. Left side of frame bears the Rampant Colt logo and "VP" proof. Metal components exhibit a lustrous high polish blue finish, while the frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt gold medallion checkered wood grips. The 4" barrel features a vent rib and is mounted with a blade front sight, while the frame is mounted with an adjustable square notch rear sight. Top of barrel and frame exhibit a matte blue finish. This example is accompanied by an original Colt woodgrain factory box containing a matching factory paper test target, a Colt "Handling the Handgun" pamphlet, and a warranty card that bears the handwritten serial number of the gun, and the date "11/8/60" in blue pen. Bottom of box has a non-matching handwritten serial number, while the top has a matching handwritten serial number. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with metal components retaining nearly all of their original factory blue finish; cylinder exhibiting a very light dragline and a small spot of surface oxidation Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well-defined lands and grooves throughout. Grips are excellent, retaining sharp checkering and exhibiting some very mild smoothing and a few minute nicks to the diamonds from storage and handling. Box is very good, exhibiting some wear at the edges and a tear at one corner. An exceptional and highly attractive 1960 production Colt Python. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Serial Number: 11865

(C) WINCHESTER M1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE WITH MAGAZINE POUCH AND 5 ADDITIONAL MAGAZINES.

Lot #1255 (Sale Order 253 of 353)

U.S. M-1 Carbine made by Winchester between October 1942 and December 1943. 18" "W" marked undated barrel with "WP" in oval proof stamp, standard military front sight, and early flip rear sight; no import markings. "W" marked stamped trigger group with push button safety; mismatched parts. Correct blued flat "W" marked bolt with "W" marked slide. Type II spring tube. Walnut high wood "W" marked stock, uncut for M-2 with excellent Winchester proofs and inspector's marks. "Z" marked (?) walnut 2 rivet topwood. Comes with G.I. woven sling, oiler, "UI" marked 15-round magazine and later style 4 magazine canvas pouch with 4 30-round magazines. CONDITION: 80% original arsenal finish with carry wear. Wood has usage marks and dings with original surface. Good bore with ME of 2 and good crisp mechanics. Accessories: Magazine pouch Barrel Length: 18" Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Winchester Model: M1 Carbine Serial Number: 1101520

(C) ALL MATCHING IMPERIAL GERMAN WORLD WAR I DWM P.08 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CONVERTED REI

Lot #1256 (Sale Order 254 of 353)

Standard configuration P.08 Luger manufactured by DWM in 1915 for the Imperial German military. The receiver bears the year of manufacture "1915" over the chamber, while the right side bears DWM arsenal proofs followed by an Imperial German reichsadler, which is also present on the barrel and breechblock. Toggle bears the intertwined "DWM" monogram. Major metal components are rust blued, while smaller components are strawed or nitre blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered walnut grips. All numbers match, including the grips and magazine. This example is accompanied by a rare converted Reichsrevolver holster, that bears an illegible ink-stamped unit mark on the interior of the closure flap. Body of holster is stamped "JULIUS ARNADE/ MOYS". CONDITION: Metal components retain large amounts of their original rust blue finish, exhibiting areas of cleaned pitting on the receiver that show through to gray patina, with some small scattered losses present on the grip straps that show through to gray patina. Barrel exhibits heavy pitting on the right side and bottom towards the muzzle, typically caused by a hole at the toe of the holster. Strawed components exhibit varying degrees of wear, with most retaining the majority of their finish, save for the takedown lever, which exhibits wear through to gray patina and age-related discoloration. Very bright bore, exhibiting some pitting towards the muzzle, some very light surface oxidation in the grooves, and strong rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some smoothing and a few nicks and minor impressions to the diamonds, but are otherwise fine. Holster is mostly malleable, exhibiting the aforementioned hole at the toe, several holes to the magazine pouch, losses to the loading tool pouch, a tear to the left belt loop, and is missing its flap closure buckle. A nice all matching example of a 1915 production DWM P.08 Luger that has undoubtedly been with its Reichsrevolver holster for some time. Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: 9x19mm Parabellum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: DWM Model: P.08 Serial Number: 4108e

LOT OF FIREARMS EPHEMERA AND WINCHESTER FELT.

Lot #1257 (Sale Order 255 of 353)

Lot consists of firearms-related items including a Winchester dealer advertising counter felt, a silk Cheyenne Round Up souvenir scarf, a Dead Shot powder can, a binder of firearms-related manuals, and a small purple glass drug bottle. CONDITION: Very good overall. Counter felt shows strong colors with no moth damage.

LOT OF 4 COLT GUTTA PERCHA GRIPS FOR SAA.

Lot #1258 (Sale Order 256 of 353)

LOT CONSIST OF: (A) 1st generation Colt Single Action Army Eagle grips. Hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt logo and the American Eagle motif on each grip. CONDITION: Grips show some wear. No chips or cracks. (B) 3rd generation Colt Single Action Army Eagle grips. Hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt logo and the American Eagle motif on each grip. CONDITION: Grips show some wear. No chips or cracks. (C) 3rd generation Colt Single Action Army Eagle grips. Hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt logo and the American Eagle motif on each grip. CONDITION: Grips show some wear. No chips or cracks. (D) Reproduction 2nd generation Colt Single Action Army grips. Hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt logo on each grip. CONDITION: Grips show some wear. No chips or cracks.

LOT OF 5 COLT AND SMITH & WESSON GRIPS.

Lot #1259 (Sale Order 257 of 353)

Lot consists of: (A) Original Colt Bisley hard rubber grips with the rampant Colt at the top of each grip. CONDITION: Grips show very little wear. There are no chips or cracks. (B) 1-piece Colt Single Action Army wood grips. CONDITION: Grips show wear and have a few dings and contusions. (C) Colt rubber grips with silver Colt medallions. CONDITION: Like new. (D) Smith & Wesson reproduction wooden Model 3 grips. CONDITION: Like new. (E) Smith & Wesson wood revolver grips. CONDITION: Fair.

LOT OF 2: COLT BOXES.

Lot #1260 (Sale Order 258 of 353)

Lot consists of: (A) Pink picture box for a Colt New Army D.A Model of 1894. End label is for a 4 - 1/2" Colt's New Army D.A. Revolver, rubber, blue, .38. CONDITION: Top label shows some chipping and staining. There is some edge wear. (B) Purple Colt Box for Detective Special. White end label has Detective Special. The blue end label 2 Colt's Police Positive Special revolver, wood, blue, .38. CONDITION: Box shows some edge wear. Labels have some chipping.

J.P. LOWER OF DENVER BELT AND BUCKLE.

Lot #1261 (Sale Order 259 of 353)

Circa 1880's rifle cartridge belt with square nickel over cast brass buckle with raised relief letters on a stippled background that reads: JOHN P. LOWER / SPORTSMENS DEPOT / DENVER, COL. Lower was a famous western outfitter for cowboys and frontier sportsmen. They were located on 381 Blake St., in Denver. Loops are for large rifle cartridges like a .45-90 or similar length buffalo type hunting calibers. Similar example is pictured in "The Bowie Knife," pg. 376, Norm Flayderman, 2004. CONDITION: Very good. Belt is still supple with tight stitching.

CANVAS SHOTSHELL BELT.

Lot #1262 (Sale Order 260 of 353)

Canvas shotshell belt approximately 3" wide, with 50 loops for 12 gauge. Currently filled with 23 shells, mixed headstamps including Western, Winchester, and Federal. CONDITION: Overall good. Some repairs to canvas. Iron furniture corroded. Leather heavily stiffened, with craquelure, and edge damaged and an earlier repair. Ready for your next Cowboy match!

SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE WITH MEXICAN EAGLE POMMEL.

Lot #1263 (Sale Order 261 of 353)

Circa 1850s. Large 10" spearpoint bladed bowie knife. Mounted with a German silver pommel and pinched fleur-de-lis style guard. Slab horn handles with German silver escutcheon. Pommel is embossed with a Mexican eagle and snake. Marked on the ricasso: "WILSON SWIFT/ BROAD STREET/SHEFFIELD", with the "DCL" trademark on the reverse side of ricasso. Original German silver-mounted leather scabbard. For a similar knife, see pgs. 98-99 of "Bowie Knives and Bayonets of the Ben Palmer Collection" by Palmer, Moran, and Phillips, 2002. CONDITION: Blade is full-length with most original polish. Most marks visible are from scabbard wear. Some dark mossing near the tip and other areas of minor aging. The knife includes the correct period Moroccan leather scabbard with gold embossed accents. Blade Length: 8 - 1/2" Overall Length: 14"

14K SETH THOMAS H/C POCKET WATCH W/GOLD QUARTZ CHAIN & FOB.

Lot #1264 (Sale Order 262 of 353)

227 grams. Very large gold quartz fob. 1 1/2" X 1 1/4". Made by Seth Thomas. Small ruby in 14K case. Working condition.

CORRECTION: Title, description and photos have been updated. 14k yellow gold (untested) Seth Thomas hunter cased pocket watch, grade 171, model 2, circa 1890. Movement marked "Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn.". Movement #54570, 18s, 15 jewels. Beautifully scalloped case with multicolor gold decoration, engine turning and hand engraving to both covers. Front cover with monogrammed shield. Back cover with six-pointed flower and bezel-set ruby. Case marked "Warranted 14K U.S. Assay". Includes a beautiful 14k gold (unmarked/untested) pocket watch chain set with 14 individual pieces of inlaid gold quartz, measuring 16" in length, and a wonderful large two-sided gold quartz spinning fob (unmarked/untested). Gold quartz in chain exhibits natural crazing and hairline cracks, but seems completely stable. Fob measures 2.25" across. Watchcase measures 54mm in diameter. Combined gross weight of watch, chain and fob is 226.7 grams. Running.

LOT OF POLICE ITEMS FROM SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SHERIFF THOMAS CUNNINGHAM.

Lot #1265 (Sale Order 263 of 353)

Lot consists of:(A) Nickel-plated iron knuckles labeled "BOXER" and a small hardwood billy club. (B) Victorian era painted antique cast iron police figure. Most likely, the desk ornament for Sheriff Thomas Cunningham, who owned numerous items in the lot. (C) 2 1877 dated election promotional notes that were made to resemble monetary bills for the campaign of Thomas Cunningham for Sheriff of San Joaquin County. (D) Small leatherette binder of mug shots that belonged to Sheriff Cunningham and labeled as such. (E) 1880 handwritten letter from Sheriff Cunningham on department letterhead to the Chief of San Francisco describing the theft of a silver bridle and harness and the particulars of the theft. (E) 7 pieces of ephemera, including bills to the sheriff's office, a large pictorial wanted poster for murder, and smaller wanted flyers. CONDITION: Typical age foxing and toning to paper items.

SMALL LOT OF GOLD ITEMS.

Lot #1266 (Sale Order 264 of 353)

Includes a gold pen, chain, and pin. 16 grams total.

LOT OF 2: GOLD QUARTZ STICK PINS.

Lot #1267 (Sale Order 265 of 353)

11.1 grams total weight.

BINDER OF POLICE AND JAIL EPHEMERA.

Lot #1268 (Sale Order 266 of 353)

Binder of Victorian era law enforcement paper items and photos. Large sheet of silver gelatin photos that show 12 convicts that had escaped from Folsom Prison, a maximum security facility in Northern California. One of the escapees was a wily character named Richard M. "Red Shirt" Gordon. All were later recaptured or killed by law enforcement, with Gordon found in September of 1903 in Jacksonville, Texas. Other photos show the early days of Folsom prison; the chow hall, guard towers, and Colt Gatling guns that could rain down bullets on rioting convicts. CONDITION: Very good.

LOT OF 2: GOLD QUARTZ PENDANTS.

Lot #1269 (Sale Order 267 of 353)

34.3 grams. Each medallion is 1 - 1/4".

LOT OF 2: GOLD QUARTZ PENDANTS.

Lot #1270 (Sale Order 268 of 353)

Nice gold quartz panels.

GOLD QUARTZ FRATERNAL KNIFE PIN.

Lot #1271 (Sale Order 269 of 353)

Nice gold quartz fraternal pin. 8.9 grams.

EARLY MINER'S PICKAXE.

Lot #1272 (Sale Order 270 of 353)

Cast iron head, wooden shaft.

WOODEN CASED TRAVELING SCALE.

Lot #1273 (Sale Order 271 of 353)

Late 1800s.

EARLY MODEL COAL MINER'S CART.

Lot #1274 (Sale Order 272 of 353)

Made of wood.

LOT OF 10 ANTIQUE GOLD POKES.

Lot #1275 (Sale Order 273 of 353)

Lot of 10 various gold pokes and money bags. Various styles and designs. Included is a belt-style one for small nuggets and gold dust, one with period floral embroidery, and one with Indian beadwork. Circa 1850s - 1920s. CONDITION: Some light staining to some bags, but all are solid and displayable with good stitching.

1901 $10 LIBERTY HEAD MS62.

Lot #1276 (Sale Order 274 of 353)

Early slab.

1873 OPEN 3 $20 LIBERTY HEAD NGC MS61.

Lot #1277 (Sale Order 275 of 353)

Early slab.

1912 $10 GOLD INDIAN.

Lot #1278 (Sale Order 276 of 353)

Excellent condition.

1894 $10 GOLD LIBERTY HEAD NGC MS62.

Lot #1279 (Sale Order 277 of 353)

Early slab.

LOT OF 2: 2016 $20 ST. GAUDENS GOLD COINS BU+.

Lot #1280 (Sale Order 278 of 353)

Both uncirculated.

CORRECTION: Title updated. St. Gaudens not Goddens.

LOT OF 4: $5 GOLD LIBERTY HEAD 1901S, 1879S, 1901S, AND 1903S.

Lot #1281 (Sale Order 279 of 353)

All 4 in very fine condition.

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

Lot #1282 (Sale Order 280 of 353)

Both uncirculated.

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

REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK.

Lot #1283 (Sale Order 281 of 353)

Nice image of Victorian lady. Original cap.

1891 CC TOP-100 VAM-3 SPITTING EAGLE NGC MS62.

Lot #1284 (Sale Order 282 of 353)

Early slab.

LOT OF 2: 1884 CC PCGS MS 63 MORGAN DOLLARS.

Lot #1285 (Sale Order 283 of 353)

Early slabs.

LOT OF 3: SILVER MATCH SAFES.

Lot #1286 (Sale Order 284 of 353)

Included a dog, a horse head, and an ornate match safe.

LOT OF 5: MATCH SAFES.

Lot #1287 (Sale Order 285 of 353)

Includes 3 silver, 1 celluloid, and 1 metal.

CARVED PAINTED WOOD CIGAR STORE INDIAN.

Lot #1288 (Sale Order 286 of 353)

Circa 1920s. Restored. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

AN ATTRACTIVE RAMPANT COLT BRONZE AFTER THOMAS PALMERTON.

Lot #1289 (Sale Order 287 of 353)

While unsigned, nearly identical examples are known and signed by Thomas Palmerton. This bronze depicts the iconic Rampant Colt that serves as the Colt company logo with a broken lance, which has been attributed as having been inspired variously by the Colt family emblem, a particularly intelligent horse during the Crusades that saved the life of a crusader, or Alexander the Great's horse Bucephalas. The Colt is standing on a depiction of Colt's famous onion dome, with the whole bronze mounted on a wooden base. CONDITION: Very good, with a pleasing patination throughout and some minor verdigris to the lance in the horse's mouth. Some minor marks from handling and casting that do not detract; the half of the lance in the colt's legs is somewhat bent.

SILVER HANDLE WALKING STICK.

Lot #1290 (Sale Order 288 of 353)

Floral design etched silver handle.

DOG WITH SILVER EARS WALKING STICK.

Lot #1291 (Sale Order 289 of 353)

Nicely carved wooden dog's head walking stick with sterling silver ears.

SILVER HANDLED WALKING STICK.

Lot #1292 (Sale Order 290 of 353)

Ornately floral-detailed silver handled cane. Hallmarked "AF & Son."

LOT OF 3: EARLY MINER'S CANDLESTICKS.

Lot #1293 (Sale Order 291 of 353)

Cast iron. Key: No

POCKET KNIFE FIGURAL MATCH SAFE.

Lot #1294 (Sale Order 292 of 353)

Made of brass. Has two working knives.

LOT OF 4: MINERS CANDLESTICKS.

Lot #1295 (Sale Order 293 of 353)

Late 1800s. Key: No

LOT OF 5: CELLULOID ADVERTISING MIRRORS.

Lot #1296 (Sale Order 294 of 353)

A nice grouping of mirrors. Key: No

FIGURAL INDIAN CHIEF WATTA POP LOLLIPOP HOLDER.

Lot #1297 (Sale Order 295 of 353)

Made of ceramic.

LOT OF 5: GLASS MINI SPITOONS.

Lot #1298 (Sale Order 296 of 353)

Lot of 5 glass mini spitoons. Key: No

EARLY MINING PAN.

Lot #1299 (Sale Order 297 of 353)

Made of copper.

EARLY MINERS PAN.

Lot #1300 (Sale Order 298 of 353)

Early miners pan.

FRAMED TRIPTYCH PRINT "COWBOY ROMANCE".

Lot #1301 (Sale Order 299 of 353)

Labeled "Cowboy Romance." Shows cowboy and cowgirl on left and right-hand side. CONDITION: Original embossed frame to print. Strong colors and good graphics.

CURRIER & IVES CALIFORNIA GOLD DIGGERS FRAMED LITHOGRAPH.

Lot #1302 (Sale Order 300 of 353)

Showing California Gold Diggers along Sacramento River. Signed in bottom left-hand corner "Kellogg and Comstock 150 Fulton Street New York and 135 Main Street St. Hartford, Connecticut." CONDITION: Contemporary framed and matted. Shows area professional restoration in sky and bottom right-hand corner, non-distracting. Bold colors and strong graphics.

LOT OF 2: HOOT GIBSON RODEO AND CALIFORNIA GOLD DIGGERS PRINT.

Lot #1303 (Sale Order 301 of 353)

Lot consists of (A) Marked "1856 California Gold Diggers: A Scene From Actual Life in the Mines." CONDITION: Professionally framed and matted. Slight, barely noticeable crease down the center of the ad. Strong and bright colors. Highly detailed graphics. Areas of restoration in the bottom right-hand corner. (B) Ad for Buy Warbonds Recsroschie showing rodeo roper and horse. CONDITION: Professionally framed.

EARLY SILVER MELTING MOLD.

Lot #1304 (Sale Order 302 of 353)

Late 1800s. Key: No

REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK.

Lot #1305 (Sale Order 303 of 353)

Nice photo image of Victorian lady. Original silver cap.

REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK.

Lot #1306 (Sale Order 304 of 353)

A nice image of Victorian lady.

REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK.

Lot #1307 (Sale Order 305 of 353)

A nice image of Victorian lady.

REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK.

Lot #1308 (Sale Order 306 of 353)

Nice photo image of Victorian lady. Original silver cap.

LOT OF 2: GLASS LIQUOR BOTTLES.

Lot #1309 (Sale Order 307 of 353)

Includes a Peppermint and a Jam Ginger bottle.

STOCKTON CALIFORNIA LIQUOR BOTTLE.

Lot #1310 (Sale Order 308 of 353)

Early bottle with embossed bear on the front. Late 1800s.

(C) GERMAN WORLD WAR II WAFFENWERKE BRUNN "DOT" CODE "1944" DATE K98K BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #1311 (Sale Order 309 of 353)

Standard configuration K98k bolt action rifle manufactured at the Waffenwerke Brunn arsenal in German-occupied Czechoslovakia during early 1944. The receiver is stamped "dot" over a Waffenwerke Brunn arsenal "(Eagle) / 63" waffenamt and 4-digit year of manufacture "1944" stamp. Left side of barrel bears the serial number "921/ aa" followed by an eagle firing proof, which is also present on the left side of the receiver. Underside of buttstock is stamped "dot", with an "(Eagle)/ H" present on the right, indicating issue to the Heer. Metal components are blued, while the receiver and barrel are housed within a laminated wood stock and handguard. All numbers are matching and include the barrel, rear sight assembly, barrel bands, floorplate, bolt body, bolt shroud, cocking piece, as well as the stock (on the interior) and handguard. Interestingly, the stock bears the full serial number on the interior of the barrel channel, including the suffix, while the serial number without the suffix is both stamped and handwritten in pencil on the interior of the handguard. Rifle is mounted with a proper unmarked period brown leather sling. CONDITION: Metal components retain the majority of their original arsenal blue finish, with a layer of grease on the exterior, and exhibiting areas of wear and thinning overall that show through to pleasant gray and brown patinas, as well as some areas of cleaned oxidation that is mostly present beneath the handguard. Very bright bore, exhibiting a few concentrated spots of mild pitting and retaining strong rifling throughout. Stock exhibits some scattered marks, dings, and minor impressions from storage and handling, with a couple of small losses on the underside of the wrist, but is otherwise fine. Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Waffenwerke Brunn Model: K98k Serial Number: 921aa

(C) TRULY EXCEPTIONAL WALTHER PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH PARTY LEADER GRIPS, HOLSTER, & ACCESSOR

Lot #1312 (Sale Order 310 of 353)

Extremely fine PPK manufactured by Walther in 1939 featuring party leader grips. PPKs mounted with these distinctive grips were awarded to NSDAP members for exemplary service towards the party by the Fuhrer. The left side of the slide bears the Walther banner logo followed by stampings stipulating Walther's manufacturer information, the caliber designation, and the model designation. Right side of slide bears a horizontal "(Crown)/ N" commercial nitro proof, which is also present on the chamber and barrel. Metal components exhibit a lustrous high polish blue finish, while the frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered brown plastic party leader grips that feature an eagle atop a wreathed swastika. Magazine features a brown plastic bottom that matches the grips. Pistol is accompanied by a brown leather holster that bears a "D.R.G.M." stamp above the Akah logo on the breakaway flap, a matching eagle atop a wreathed swastika above a small "JHR" stamp on the exterior of the flap, and a partially legible "Walther/ P.P.K." ink stamp on the interior of the flap. This example is accompanied by 1 spare magazine (in the holster), an NSDAP armband, and a Fire Brigade, First Class cross pin, which was awarded for bravery or special merit. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with metal components retaining nearly all of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some modest holster wear on the slide, some very light spots of edge wear overall, and a small concentrated spot of wear on the trigger guard. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well-defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent, exhibiting some very light smoothing, a couple of minute nicks to the diamonds, and a single small crack on either side of the screw slot. Holster is very good, the leather malleable and the stampings sharp, with some scattered spots of wear, some handling marks, and some very mild age-related cracking on the flap. An extremely fine example of a Walther PPK with party leader grips that the discerning collector would find extremely difficult to upgrade from. Accessories: Holster, Arm band, Fire brigade pin Barrel Length: 3 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Walther Model: PPK Serial Number: 210036k

THIRD REICH NSDAP VEHICLE PENNANT.

Lot #1313 (Sale Order 311 of 353)

Third Reich NSDAP double-sided vehicle pennant measuring 11" x 7 - 1/2", mounted to a steel frame, which is mounted to an attachment pole measuring 13". Miniature pole top measures 2 - 1/2" x 2". 2 cloth flags are attached to a center board, and bordered by a sewn leather frame, which has 4" of missing stitching, with 2 celluloid pieces protecting the pennants with heavy scattered marks. Steel frame and pole retain 40-45% of their nickel finish with heavy freckling, while the pole top retains approximately 70%. A very rare vehicle pennant! CONDITION: Overall good.

LOT OF THIRD REICH MILITARIA HEER DAGGER, FLAG, AND CURRENCY.

Lot #1314 (Sale Order 312 of 353)

Lot includes a NSDAP double-sided war flag measuring 39" x 67", marked "Kr. Fl. 100 x 170", with very light staining and no visible damage. Lot also includes a Heer dagger with a "E. PACKE & SOHNE, SOLINGEN" marked blade with moderate runner and scattered marks, and light spots of freckling. Aluminum fittings and orange trylon grip have staining, and scabbard retains most of its finish. Also included are 6 pieces of German depression-era paper currency, a 1908 German piece, 2 Polish 1919 pieces, 2 silver 1930s Third Reich silver coins (2 and 5 RMS), and an NSDAP luggage tag. CONDITION: Overall excellent.

(C) EXTREMELY SCARCE, HIGH CONDITION, SMITH & WESSON MODEL 51 WITH ROUND BUTT FRAME & MATCHING FACTO

Lot #1315 (Sale Order 313 of 353)

1 of only approximately 600 Smith & Wesson Model 51 revolvers manufactured on a round butt J frame. The left side of the barrel is stamped "SMITH & WESSON", with the right side bearing the caliber designation "22 M.R.F. CTG". Left side of frame bears the Smith & Wesson trademark logo, while the right side has Smith & Wesson's manufacturer information. Major metal components exhibit a blued finish, while the hammer and trigger are case color hardened. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Smith & Wesson silver medallion checkered walnut grips. Barrel features a serrated ramp front sight, frame mounted with an adjustable square notch micrometer rear sight. This already scarce example is accompanied by its matching factory cardboard box that contains its factory cleaning kit and warranty card. Box end bears various ink stampings indicating the finish, barrel length, caliber, etc., with the most significant being "MODEL 51 / ROUND BUTT". CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting a layer of grease on the exterior, as well as some spots of light freckling overall. Cylinder bears a light dragline. Trigger and hammer retain vibrant case coloring. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well-defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent. Box exhibits moderate external wear, with minor losses to the edges and some scattered marks from handling and storage. An exceptional example of a high condition and incredibly scarce Smith & Wesson Model 51 revolver manufactured on a round butt frame that is complete with its original factory box. Accessories: Factory Box Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .22 Magnum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: 51 Serial Number: 54974

(M) NICE COLT THIRD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1978).

Lot #1316 (Sale Order 314 of 353)

Single Action Army revolver chambered in .45 Colt manufactured by Colt in 1978. The left side of the barrel is stamped "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45", with Colt's single-line address across the top. Left side of frame bears patent information followed by the rampant Colt logo. Frame is case color hardened while remaining components are blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt checkered black plastic grips. Matching serial numbers are present on the frame, front face of the cylinder, left side of the grip straps (beneath the grips), and hand-scribed on the grips' interior. CONDITION: Excellent. Frame retains the majority of its case color hardened finish, exhibiting some spots of fading and some spots of mild surface oxidation overall. Blued components retain the vast majority of their original finish, exhibiting some superficial marks from handling and storage and some light wear at the edges of the muzzle and ejector rod housing. Cylinder bears a light dragline. Grips exhibit some minor nicks from storage and handling and are otherwise fine. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: 92147SA

(A+C) LOT OF 2 RELIC CONDITION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS.

Lot #1317 (Sale Order 315 of 353)

Lot consists of (A) Excavated Colt Single Action Army circa 1902 in .38-40 with kidney-shaped ejector head, solid rubber grips, and 7 - 1/2" barrel. CONDITION: Ground excavated. (B) Excavated blackpowder Single Action Army with 4 - 3/4" barrel, missing ejector rod head, frozen on partial cock. Grips with significant losses, including approximately half of left grip scale. CONDITION: Ground excavated. Barrel Length: (A) 7 - 1/2" (B) 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .45 LC FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: (BOTH) Colt Model: (BOTH) SAA Serial Number: (A) 227614 (B) NVSN

(C) EXCEPTIONAL COLT MODEL 1908 .25 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC POCKET PISTOL WITH FACTORY BOX.

Lot #1318 (Sale Order 316 of 353)

High-condition Colt 1908 pocket pistol. Blue gun with case color grip safety, trigger, and safety lever. 2-piece checkered wood grip panels with silver Colt medallions. It comes in an original Colt box with paperwork and a cleaning brush. There are 2 different serial numbers on the box: the top one is 407690, and the bottom one is 395304. CONDITION: Gun has virtually all of the original factory-applied blue finish with a hint of high-edge wear. Vivid case color. Checkering on the grip panels is sharp and crisp. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The box is very nice, with just a few spots of edge wear. There are no split corners. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 2 - 1/8" Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Paperwork: Letter Serial Number: 395389

(C) COLT 1908 VEST POCKET WITH IVORY STEER HEAD GRIPS (1923)

Lot #1319 (Sale Order 317 of 353)

Manufactured 1923. This lovely little pocket pistol is in the standard 1908 Vest Pocket configuration with a 2" barrel, .25 ACP chambering, blued finish, with case-colored small parts, and fitted with ivory grips with a relief carved steer head on right scale. Fourth variation rollmark on left side of slide, last date is July 31, 1917. CONDITION: Overall very good. Retains the vast majority of Colt factory bluing with some silvering to high edges and surface level scratches throughout. Some grease in recessed areas such as slide serrations and ejection port. Mechanically fine, bore has strong rifling and some mild frosting. Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial Number: 324367

(C) WELLS FARGO MARKED ITHACA 10 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1320 (Sale Order 318 of 353)

New Ithaca Gun made by the Ithaca Gun Company in 1909. Damascus 24" barrels, which appear to be factory length as tubes are very close together at muzzle, in massive 10-gauge with matted rib. Case hardened Ithaca marked receiver with double triggers and "W.F. & Co Ex XXX (illegible)" marking on left side. Checkered walnut round knob pistol grip stock with matching friction release checkered splinter forearm. Everything appears to be period. CONDITION: Metal surfaces have aged to a silvery patina with some small areas of discoloration. Some small dents in both barrels. Action has faded to a silvery brown color with a scrape partially removing part of the Wells Fargo marking. Replaced hammer screws. Stock has a bolt repair at wrist, heavy usage marks and dings, and traces of original varnish. Good bores with tight mechanics. Great display gun in need of more research. Barrel Length: 24" Chamber: 3" Choke: (L) Cylinder (R) Cylinder FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 10 Bore Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: SxS Serial Number: 185478

WILLIAM JACKSOM & CO. SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE MARKED F.E. BECKER.

Lot #1321 (Sale Order 319 of 353)

Large sized, American retailed, Sheffield made Bowie. This knife was sold by William Jackson & Co., Sheaf Iron Works and marketed as their "Rio Grande Camp Knife". Widely popular during the Civil War, this style of knife by this maker was used in the assassination attempt on Secretary of State William Seward by Lewis Payne on the night of April 14, 1865. George Foster Robinson, Sergeant of Co. B of the 8th Regiment of Maine Infantry, was detailed as an attending nurse to Seward, who had been injured in a riding accident. When Lewis Payne (a.k.a. Powell) burst into the bedroom of the Secretary of State armed with a large Bowie knife, Robinson tackled and disarmed the assassin, thus successfully thwarting the assassination attempt. The knife was used as evidence in the trial of conspirators. After the trial, Robinson asked the War Department to give him the knife as a souvenir, which he received from the War Department in 1866 in recognition of his valor. This example measures 14" overall with a 9" blade. Ricasso is marked "Wm. JACKSON & CO. SHEAF/ ISLAND WORKS, SHEFFIELD". German silver cross guard with pinned stag handle. Crossguard is owner stamped in small letters on one side: "F.E. Becker". CONDITION: Blade is overall grey-to-black mossing. Edges have been sharpened. Handle and cross have nice patinated look. Leather scabbard with several old repairs. Blade Length: 8 - 3/4" Overall Length: 14"

ARKANSAS TOOTHPICK BOWIE KNIFE.

Lot #1322 (Sale Order 320 of 353)

Arkansas "toothpick-style" belt knife circa 1860s. Knife measures 16" overall length with a 11 - 1/2" blade length. Blade is made from a hand-forged iron file or rasp with striations still visible. Cast brass cross guard typical of Confederate or Southern manufacture. Full tang blade is set in a tapered hardwood grip. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is nice with no age nicks, a decent point, and is dark with light mossing. Handle is solid to tang but is split on one side. Brass crossguard shows unpolished patina. Blade Length: 11 - 1/2" Overall Length: 16"

LOT OF 5: 3 WESTERN KNIVES AND 2 SCABBARDS.

Lot #1323 (Sale Order 321 of 353)

Lot of Gold Rush/Frontier-era knives and scabbards. Featuring a finely finished handmade bone-handled belt knife, measuring 11 - 1/2" total length with a 7 - 1/2" blade with 4 - 1/2" false edge. Handle is cylindrical bone secured with multiple copper studs throughout. Knife retains original harness leather scabbard. Included are 2 smaller knives, one is a spearpoint belt knife measuring 8 - 1/2" with brass guard and a mother of pearl slab handled "CORSAN & DENTON" California knife measuring 10 - 1/2". Included are 3 separate scabbards of the 1850s period that do not fit the preceding 2 knives. CONDITION: Good with age-commensurate wear. Blade Length: (A) 7 - 1/2" (B) 6 - 3/4" (C) 5" Overall Length: (A) 11 - 1/2" (B) 11" (C) 8 - 1/2"

CORRECTION: Upon further research, 2 scabbards have been removed from this lot; please refer to new photos as of 9/21/2023.

FRONTIER MADE SKINNING KNIFE WITH SHEATH.

Lot #1324 (Sale Order 322 of 353)

Circa 1860s - 1870s skinning knife with original leather sheath. Measures overall 14" with a 9" blade, 1" wide. Blade is fully tanged into horn grip handle. Handle is pinned with 8 small brass pins on each slab. A small, hand cut decorative brass plate is peened over the pommel. CONDITION: Blade is tight to handle, and is overall gray retaining a sharp edge. Sheath stitching is tight with some light flaking to outside. Blade Length: 9" Overall Length: 14"

1899 S $10 GOLD LIBERTY HEAD.

Lot #1325 (Sale Order 323 of 353)

Excellent condition.

CORRECTION: Title updated. This is a 1899 S Gold Liberty Head.

1856-S $20 PCGS MS60 SHIP OF GOLD.

Lot #1326 (Sale Order 324 of 353)

This is a beautiful example of a $20 gold liberty taken off of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Graded MS-60 by PCGS.

SILVER LADY MATCH SAFE.

Lot #1327 (Sale Order 325 of 353)

Nice silver embossed image of a Victorian lady.

LOT OF 3: BOOT MATCH SAFES.

Lot #1328 (Sale Order 326 of 353)

Lot consists of 3 boot match safes. 2 made of silver, 1made of brass. Nice detail.

STAG HANDLED WALKING STICK WITH SILVER.

Lot #1329 (Sale Order 327 of 353)

Nicely formed staghorn cane with silver tip and silver band.

IVORY ORIENTAL HANDLE WALKING STICK.

Lot #1330 (Sale Order 328 of 353)

Nicely carved ivory oriental lady.

DOG'S HEAD WALKING STICK.

Lot #1331 (Sale Order 329 of 353)

Nicely carved wooden handle in the shape of a shepherd dog. Wood shaft.

LOT OF 5: SILVER GOLD MINER'S PIECES, ASHTRAY, THREE SPOONS, LETTER OPENER.

Lot #1332 (Sale Order 330 of 353)

All in very good to excellent condition. Nice detail. Key: No

LOT OF 3: EARLY CALIFORNIA TOOLS.

Lot #1333 (Sale Order 331 of 353)

Late 1800s.

LOT OF 3: SOUVENIR SPOONS, INCLUDES 2 CALIFORNIA.

Lot #1334 (Sale Order 332 of 353)

Made of silver. One with enamel. Key: No

SILVER MINER'S CARD HOLDER.

Lot #1335 (Sale Order 333 of 353)

Marked sterling silver. Nice embossed image of cowboy on front.

ENAMELED SILVER PENCIL.

Lot #1336 (Sale Order 334 of 353)

Image of horse, card, bottle and Indian head.

EARLY CERAMIC SPITOON.

Lot #1337 (Sale Order 335 of 353)

Early ceramic spitoon.

CUT GLASS WITH SILVER LID HUMIDOR.

Lot #1338 (Sale Order 336 of 353)

Marked silver.

LOT OF 2: IVORY CORK SCREWS.

Lot #1339 (Sale Order 337 of 353)

Turn of the century.

LOT OF 2: EARLY IVORY HANDLED CORK SCREWS.

Lot #1340 (Sale Order 338 of 353)

Early ivory handled corkskrews.

EARLY POTTERY DECORATIVE SPITOON.

Lot #1341 (Sale Order 339 of 353)

Manufactured by J. MCD and Company, Boston, Massachussets.

DECORATIVE SPITOON.

Lot #1342 (Sale Order 340 of 353)

Early 1900s.

LOT OF 2: MINIATURE SPITOONS.

Lot #1343 (Sale Order 341 of 353)

One green glass, one blue glass.

CLARKS PURE RYE BOTTLE LAMP.

Lot #1344 (Sale Order 342 of 353)

Nice figural rye bottle lamp. Made of glass. Working condition.

FIGURAL METAL CUPID LAMP.

Lot #1345 (Sale Order 343 of 353)

Gas operated. Late 1800s

CUT GLASS LAMP.

Lot #1346 (Sale Order 344 of 353)

Advertising Old Craven Whiskey. Working condition.

DRINK MOONSHINE AMBER BOTTLE.

Lot #1347 (Sale Order 345 of 353)

Reverse on glass label.

REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK.

Lot #1348 (Sale Order 346 of 353)

Inscribed Val Kraushaar. Dated 1895.

REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK.

Lot #1349 (Sale Order 347 of 353)

A nice image of U.S. warship Maine. Original brass cap.

REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK.

Lot #1350 (Sale Order 348 of 353)

Nice image of Victorian lady. Original brass cap.

REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK.

Lot #1351 (Sale Order 349 of 353)

Early photo image of Victorian lady. Original cap.

LOT OF 6: BOTTLE OPENERS.

Lot #1352 (Sale Order 350 of 353)

Includes various figural bottle openers.

REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK.

Lot #1353 (Sale Order 351 of 353)

Featuring a nice image of a girl. Turn of the century with original silver cap.

REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY FLASK.

Lot #1354 (Sale Order 352 of 353)

A nice photographic image of girl. Small hairline crack on front of glass. Original silver cap.

CHERRY REGULATOR CLOCK.

Lot #1355 (Sale Order 353 of 353)

Early 1900s. Working condition. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.


Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
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Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
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