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RARE ROBBINS AND LAWRENCE JENNINGS BREACH LOADING Lot #4001 (Sale Order 1 of 701) SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 54 Rocket Ball. S NSN. Bbl. 26 1/4" round. On Dec. 25 1849 Lewis Jennings was granted a patent for his improvement of the Hunt rifle. Jennings improvement used a rack-and-pinion system that allowed loading in one forward and one returning stroke of the ring trigger. This rifle utilized the loaded bullets and pill priming mechanism of Hunt's earlier rifle. Robbins and Lawrence of Windsor VT were contracted to produce the rifle. The action was expensive to produce and so unreliable that few repeating rifles were made. The majority of Jennings rifles were made as single shot breach loaders. The iron action of this rifle has simple scroll engraving influenced by Kentucky style muzzle loading rifles. Left side of action has a weakly visible Robbins and Lawrence / Windsor VT. address followed by partially visible C.P. Dixon Agent and patent markings. Top of action is fitted with a circular pill priming feed device. Hammer has a long extension to fire a pill primer which was seated on the rear of the bullet as the action was closed. Bottom of bbl. is fitted with a wiping rod tube. Brass blade front sight with fixed rear sight mounted on the forward portion of the receiver. The straight grip walnut stock is fitted with a crescent steel buttplate. Left side of stock has added oval brass plate. CONDITION: metal has a partial varnish coating over a cleaned gray brown appearance showing general light pitting. Stock is cracked at wrist with chips around top tang and buttplate showing numerous dents and marks. Functioning mechanism. Bore is surprisingly bright with sound rifling. 01-25252/DS. ANTIQUE. 4000-6000.
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VOLCANIC REPEATING ARMS CO. VOLCANIC NAVY LEVER Lot #4002 (Sale Order 2 of 701) ACTION PISTOL. Caliber: 41. Serial Number: 190. In July 1855 the company name was changed to Volcanic Repeating Arms from Smith Wesson. Barrel: 8" octagon. Top barrel flat is marked "THE VOLCANIC / REPEATING ARMS CO. / PATENT NEW HAVEN CONN. FEB. 14 1854". Magazine loads by sliding brass follower forward and rotating the barrel shroud. Lever operated brass action. Blade front sight with fixed U notch rear sight. 2 piece walnut grips. Approximately 1500 of these pistols were manufactured with 8" barrels 1855-57. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: wood presentation box. Lid has brass oval plate with straight line brass inlay highlights. Green velour fitted interior. Casing is in good condition showing handling marks on exterior. CONDITION: barrel and magazine tube have dull blue in protected areas fading to brown showing scattered spots of corrosion. Brass frame shows a very light patina. Original grip finish shows wear spot with scattered scratches and marks. Bore retains strong rifling. 01-25251/DS. ANTIQUE. 12000-18000.
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EXTREMELY FINE EARLY HENRY RIFLE OF GEORGE Lot #4003 (Sale Order 3 of 701) WASHINGTON MORRILL ABOLITIONIST AND MEMBER OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD. Cal. 44 S 1609. Standard configuration of early 1863 made brass frame rifle 14 shot integral magazine "HENRY'S PAT. OCT.16. 1860 / MANUFACT'D BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS. CO. NEW HAVEN. CT" roll stamped on top octagonal barrel flat. Rifle is in remarkable condition retaining most of its original finish. Rifle had been in Morrill family home for 6 generations till sold in 1979 to David Condon. George Washington Morrill 1818-1886 his biography which has signed affidavit tells Morrill's history as anti-slavery politician and member of the underground railroad industrialist from prominent Massachusetts family. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: signed illustrated 3 page history of GW Morrill by James Morrill 6th generation descendent. CONDITION: extremely fine all original and matching retaining 90 original blue finish to barrel brass is smooth with staining lever hammer "uncleaned" with iron patina and light pitting stock retains virtually all varnished finish mechanics crisp sharp rifled bore. 01-25241/JS. ANTIQUE. 75000-125000.
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UNIQUE FACTORY ENGRAVED HENRY RIFLE STOCK Lot #4004 (Sale Order 4 of 701) DECORATED BY CALIFORNIA MASTER CARVER JOSE DOMINGO BATZ 1880. Cal. 44. S 8227. Known as "El Sereno's wood carving master" Jose Domingo Batz 1857-1936 was the son of the early pioneer Jean Baptiste Batz Juan Bautista Batz who came to California with his wife Catalina Hegui Batz in 1850. Originally from the Basque Country in France Juan Bautista and wife Catalina settled in what had been the Rancho Rosa de Castilla. In 1882 J.D. Batz inherited the land containing the historic adobe built in 1776 after the passing of his mother Catalina. A sheep herder Batz carved during the winter months in California. He is best known for his canes which many have sold in auction in California and quite desirable based on prices realized according to the Transactions of the California State Agricultural Society Batz exhibited his canes in 1882 1883 and 1884 and were winners of awards. The University of California Museum Berkley reported an important gift in 1887 of cane with 200 carved animals by Batz. This unique Henry rifle factory engraved by Samuel Hoggson in about 1865 was most likely the property of prominent rancher Batz whose home Rosa de Castilla on 700 acres is where University of California Los Angeles sits today the large "Batz Memorial Rose Garden" on campus is named in honor of the Batz family. There are no other known firearms carved by Batz intricately carved canes are well known. His canes are identically signed "J.D. BATZ" and at least one shows same motif of Indians hunting bear with bow and arrow. Stock is well fit with exquisite executed scenes of "deer hunting" "bear hunting" and so titled on bottom. The arrows are detailed sticking out of bear who has trampled one native American is mauling him. Since this is the only rifle known it is thought to have been his a perfect weapon to have around the historic adobe house originally built in 1776. Regardless this is beautiful piece of art in a firearm from prominent Los Angeles family of the late 19th century. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: small file of research. CONDITION: Good-very good overall rifle has seen use engraving worn with scattered dings dents having smooth medium mustard patina. Barrel has no external S but stock frame butt plate are matching 8227 and "E" for engraved. Barrel is gray patina with sharp address. Mechanics are sloppy and need attention good rifled bore. Stock is well fit and carving all crisp discernible. J. D. Batz signature sharp at left toe and date "1880" on left below butt plate tang. PROVENANCE: William "Bill" Myers. 01-24548/JS. ANTIQUE. 25000-45000.
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HENRY 1860 REPEATING LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4005 (Sale Order 5 of 701) Cal. 44 HRF. S 2170. Bbl. 24 1/4" octagon with integral 15-round magazine tube. Bbl. shroud rotates for loading. German silver blade front sight with added brass V-notch rear sight in dovetail receiver dovetail is open. Brass frame with lever latch. The lower tang is stamped "W." Walnut stock with an early-style rounded heel brass buttplate has an inletted sling swivel on the left side. The left inside of the lower tang and inside toe of the buttplate along with the top tang channel of the stock are stamped with the matching serial number "2170." Stock and buttplate screws are also stamped with matching numbers. Approximately 14000 Henry rifles were manufactured in 1860–66. The Henry rifle was considered revolutionary during the Civil War. CONDITION: very nice rifle. The brass action and buttplate exhibit a natural light patina. Bbl. magazine tube hammer and lever have faded to brown. The breech end of the bbl. has a series of dents on the side flats. The stock appears to be unsanded and has a good fit to the metal having a dark aged appearance and showing some handling marks. Good mechanics. The dark lightly pitted bore has lightly worn intact rifling. 01-24320/DS. ANTIQUE. 20000-30000.
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VERY FINE CIVIL WAR HENRY RIFLE. Lot #4006 (Sale Order 6 of 701) Cal. 44. S 6684. This rifle was made mid-1864 at height of Henry's demand among soldiers who could afford the most modern repeating rifle of its day with 15 shot capacity. Standard configuration 24" octagonal barrel stamped "HENRYS PATENT. OCT. 16 1860" / "MANUFACT'D BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CT." SN "6684" integral magazine tube pivoting muzzle section for loading folding long range tang sight fixed notched rear sight and German silver blade front sight. Stocked in oil finished slightly burled walnut brass crescent buttplate with trap for 4-piece steel brass cleaning rod "Henry bump" just under inset sling swivel. This is a beautiful survivor retaining original blue on barrel smooth fine brass frame. Matching S 6684 observed on barrel frame tang stock and buttplate. CONDITION: fine overall all original matching barrel has strong areas of blue especially in protected areas balance mottled plum/gray patina brass is smooth light mustard patina sharp edges. Hammer retains muted case colors lever trigger have traces of finish overall a smooth gray/brown patina light pitting. Stock is fine with scattered cosmetic blemishes the 4" long tang sight has made small dent in top of comb. Mechanically fine strong crisp rifled bore. Most Civil War produced Henry's saw hard use and rarely have any finish. Accompanying brass mounted sling is very good. 4-piece cleaning rod is very good. 01-25327/JS. ANTIQUE. 25000-30000.
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HENRY MODEL 1860 HALF GERMAN SILVER PLATED LEVER Lot #4007 (Sale Order 7 of 701) ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 Henry Rimfire. S 2730. The Henry repeating rifle is one of the most iconic arms of the Civil War western expansion periods in U.S. history. Approx. 14000 were mfg. 1860-66. Bbl. 24" octagon w/ integral 15 shot magazine. Brass action has full plated finish that appears to be added. Left side of action at front has markings that appears to be "44" formed with straight chisel lines followed by lower case cursive "b". Walnut stock w/ early style plated finished brass trapdoor buttplate plus inletted sling swivel on left side. Front sling swivel is bbl. mounted adorned w/ a 1 1/2" beaded leather ornament. Wrist of stock has coarse added checkering. Left inside of lower tang inside of buttplate toe are marked w/ matching S 2730 plus "H" on tang. Top tang channel of stock has "2730". Buttplate screws are numbered to the rifle. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube finish has faded to gray showing scattered light corrosion. Action retains over 80 dull plated refinish showing some green verdigris on lower tang. Buttplate retains 50 of its plating. Forward top tang screw is not present. Stock has dark added finish over dents handling marks. Sound mechanics. Lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. 01-24454. ANTIQUE. 10000-15000.
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"THE FIRST ENGRAVED WINCHESTER" WINCHESTER 1866 Lot #4008 (Sale Order 8 of 701) FIRST MODEL FLATSIDE CARBINE. Cal. 44 HRF. S 13187 marked on the inside of the lower tang. Noted author historian R.L. Wilson states in binder of included research "After extensive research and more than 50 years of seeking a lower serial number marking on the first Winchester the 1866 which also has been engraved- the writer has concluded that No. 13187 is indeed the first engraved Winchester presently known to the collecting fraternity". Bbl. 20" carbine style. First-model 1866 flatside carbine with King's Improvement loading system. First-model 66s are easily distinguishable by their lack of forearm flare. The brass receiver has full-coverage engraving of the style done in the workshop of Louis Daniel Nimschke. The left side of the receiver features the Mexican eagle and snake. Balance of receiver sides have vine-type foliate scroll with punch-dot backgrounds. The upper left edge of the receiver is engraved "F. Maximiliano." The upper right side is engraved "Empetador de Mejico." It is believed that the Emperor Maximilian engraving was added at a later date. The primary receiver engraving likely done in the shop of L. D. Nimschke is believed to be correct and as much as this may be the earliest known factory-engraved Winchester rifle The model 1866s were serial numbered in the same range as the approximately 14000 Henry rifles and overlapped with Henry serial numbers. Magazine band-mounted front sight with folding leaf rear sight. This rare carbine had a silver-finished action with a blued bbl. and mag. tube and a case-colored hammer and lever. Walnut carbine forearm and straight grip stock with brass crescent trapdoor rifle buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: included is a 17-page binder of information from noted author R. L. Wilson. Mr. Wilson speculates that it is logical that Oliver Winchester would have presented the first engraved Winchester to Emperor Maximilian due to the importance of establishing foreign sales. The binder goes on to discuss the merits of this rare carbine the history of Winchester and his pursuit of international sales for his new rifle. Mr. Wilson ends his narrative with the following paragraph: "Considering all its many features the writer regards Serial No. 13187 Model 1866 as an icon in the history of arms collecting. This historic work of art will be featured in future editions of the author's Winchester: An American Legend book as well as in future Winchester engraving titles and in any further tributes by the author to the artistry of L.D. Nimschke." CONDITION: the action retains over 10 silver finish in protected areas showing a pleasing dark tarnish. The remnants of the brass receiver and buttplate exhibit a pleasing mustard patina. Bbl. mag. tube hammer and lever have faded to gray showing intermittent light corrosion. The stock and forearm show evidence of old refinishing having numerous scratches handling marks and small dents. The toe of the stock is missing a small chip. The saddle ring appears to be a replacement. Good mechanics. Bore is generally bright with a lightly worn rifling. 01-24316/DS. ANTIQUE. 30000-50000.
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WINCHESTER 1866 RESTORED LEVER ACTION CARBINE. Lot #4009 (Sale Order 9 of 701) Cal. 44 HCF. S 151513. Bbl. 20" w/ fixed front sight carbine leaf rear sight. Full length mag. Blue finished bbl. mag. tube w/ case colored hammer lever trigger. Brass action has saddle ring on left side w/ fire blued loading gate screws. Replacement band fastened carbine forearm straight grip walnut stock w/ brass trapdoor carbine buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: records check from the Cody Firearms Museum detailing the following information "Type: Carbine / Received in warehouse on December 06 1877 / To Round barrel - August 02 1879 / Shipped from warehouse on August 04 1879 Order number 16406". Also includes 3 piece cleaning rod held in stock compartment. CONDITION: fine as restored. Bbl. mag. tube small parts retain 98 reblued finish. Hammer lever trigger retain 98 restored case colors. Brass has artificially aged appearance having an unnatural red-toned tarnish. Replacement wood has very good finish showing small marks. Markings show evidence of recutting. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24735/DS. ANTIQUE. 6000-10000.
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WINCHESTER INSCRIBED 1866 3RD MODEL SRC. Lot #4010 (Sale Order 10 of 701) Cal. 44 HRF. S 48536. Bbl. 20" w/ folding leaf rear sight front sight is integral w/ mag. tube band. Full length mag. Brass action. Left side plate is engraved w/ inscription "AD. Jansen / Fabricant D'Armes De S.M. ll Roi / 27 Rueduia Madelaime / Bruxelles". Adolphe Jansen of Brussels was a gunmaker to his majesty King Leopold II of Belgium. Left side of action has staple mounted saddle ring. Carbine forearm straight grip walnut rifle stock w/ crescent trapdoor buttplate. Forearm wrist of stock have added custom hand checkering. Stock has added inletted style sling swivel w/ bale style swivel mounted on forearm band. Mfg. 1890. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: binder of information about Adolphe Jansen King Leopold II. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube have faded brown appearance w/ scattered light pitting. Breech end of bbl. has wrench marks. Action is polished bright showing scattered small dents marks. Forearm stock have heavy coat of added finish over worn checkering scattered scratches marks. Dark pitted bore w/ partially intact rifling. Sound action. 01-24296/DS. ANTIQUE. 5000-7000.
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WINCHESTER 1866 3RD MODEL LEVER ACTION SRC. Lot #4011 (Sale Order 11 of 701) Cal. 44 CF. S 168363. Bbl. 20" w/ fixed front sight carbine leaf rear sight. Full length mag. Action has saddle ring on left side. Aftermarket full nickel finish. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. Mfg. 1891. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 3 piece cleaning rod held in stock compartment. Rod is polished bright. CONDITION: action fittings have a bright renickeled finish showing light scratches marks. Bbl. mag. tube have a satin nickel refinish w/ an area of finish missing near the breech end. Sanded refinished wood shows scratches marks. Stock shows cracks extending from action buttplate. Dark lightly pitted bore retaining well-defined rifling. 01-24811/DS. ANTIQUE. 2500-4000.
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WINCHESTER 1866 3RD MODEL LEVER ACTION SRC. Lot #4012 (Sale Order 12 of 701) Cal. 44 Henry Rimfire. S 168752. Bbl. 20" round. Fixed front sight w/ carbine leaf rear sight. Full length mag. Brass action w/ saddle ring on left side. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ trapdoor carbine buttplate. Mfg. 1891. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube buttplate fittings have a brown appearance w/ general pitting. Brass is polished cleaned bright. Metal parts have a protective clear spray coating. Refinished stock forearm show dents handling marks. Forearm has chips cracks around action. Dark pitted bore w/ a bulge 9" from the muzzle retaining partially intact rifling. 01-24810/DS. ANTIQUE. 3000-5000.
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WINCHESTER 1866 THIRD MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4013 (Sale Order 13 of 701) Cal. 44 HRF. S 38872B. Bbl. 24" octagon. Replacement blade front sight and replacement elevator adj. rear sight are installed in a dovetail cut through the bbl. markings. Full-length mag. Brass action. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ brass crescent steel trapdoor buttplate sling swivels. Mfg. 1871. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube blue is turning brown showing spots of corrosion some touch-up. Action brass fittings have a mild natural-looking patina showing some small dents marks. Wood has worn original finish showing scratches marks. Stock has an added wood repair right of the top tang w/ small chips and a crack on the left side. Bore retains sound rifling showing small spots of very light pitting. Sound action. Some action screws show screwdriver distortion. 01-24489/DS. ANTIQUE. 4000-6000.
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RARE MODEL 1866 WINCHESTER GREEN LABEL 44 RIMFIRE Lot #4013A (Sale Order 14 of 701) Full box of 50 .44 rimfire cartridges manufactured by “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY”. Orange side labels which originally sealed box each marked “.44 FLAT / Rim Fire”. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall label is fine with scuffed bottom edge and fold in top long edge. One edge is still sealed with part of orange label still attached so cartridges not examined but appears to be complete and original. Overall a superior box with rarely seem “Model 1866” imprinted. 02-22759/JS. 3000-4000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 FACTORY ENGRAVED 3RD MODEL LEVER Lot #4014 (Sale Order 15 of 701) ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF 44-40. S 205293B. Bbl. 24" octagon w/ original sporting front sight replacement elevator adj. rear sight. Full length mag. Engraved action features vignette of buffalo on right sideplate bull moose bust on left sideplate. Balance of action has vine type foliate scroll engraving w/ punch dot backgrounds having straight line geometric pattern borders. Front portions of receiver have open banners for possible inscription. Matching engraving continues to breech muzzle ends of bbl. as well as the buttplate. Unsigned engraving is undoubtedly the work of one of the Ulrich brothers. Set trigger. Full nickel finish. Forearm straight grip stock of fancy black walnut w/ crescent steel buttplate. Left inside of lower tang is stamped w/ assembly number 843. Top tang channel of stock has matching assembly number. Mfg. 1886. UNATTCHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Record's Check stating the following "Type: Rifle/ Barrel Type: Octagon/ Trigger: Set/ Nickel/ Engraved/ Received in warehouse on May 18 1886/ Shipped from warehouse May 19 1886". CONDITION: bbl. action mag. tube buttplate retain over 50 nickel finish w/ large areas of flaking. Wood has age darkened worn appearance showing scratches marks small dents. Trigger is not properly adj. to work in set position. Bore has a dark frosted appearance w/ worn rifling. 01-25358/DS. ANTIQUE. 18500-27500.
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WINCHESTER 1873 3RD MODEL LEVER ACTION SRC. Lot #4015 (Sale Order 16 of 701) Cal. 44 WCF 44-40. S 258120B. Bbl. 20" round carbine style. German silver pinned blade front sight w/ carbine leaf rear sight. Full length mag. Action has staple fastened saddle ring on left side. Replacement band fastened carbine forearm straight grip stock w/ steel carbine trapdoor buttplate. Blue finish w/ case colored lever trigger buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Cody Firearms Museum detailing the following information "Type: Carbine / Caliber: 44 / Received in warehouse on April 27 1888 / Shipped from warehouse on September 20 1888 order number 12190". Also includes an original 3 piece cleaning rod held in stock compartment. CONDITION: beautifully restored carbine. Bbl. action retain 99 blue showing faint edge wear on high points w/ small handling marks on bbl. Lever hammer retain beautiful restored case colors. Buttplate case coloring has a dark appearance w/ small spots of wear. Brass buttplate trapdoor has a dark patina. Carrier shows a very light patina appearance. Some markings are recut. Stocks have very good open grain finish. Crisp action. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-25247/DS. ANTIQUE. 6000-10000.
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EXCEPTIONAL WINCHESTER 1873 THIRD MODEL LEVER Lot #4016 (Sale Order 17 of 701) ACTION MUSKET. Cal. 44 WCF. S 570163B. Bbl. 30" round w/ Barleycorn front sight graduated leaf musket rear sight. Musket length mag. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer trigger lever. 3 band fastened walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ case colored musket trapdoor buttplate sling swivels. Mfg. 1902. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: an unmarked triangular blade socket bayonet. Bayonet has been cleaned bright. CONDITION: very fine retaining over 97 blue case colored finish. Receiver shows small spots of pitting fine scratches. Very good wood finish showing scattered dents handling marks. Bright near excellent bore. 24-787/DS. CURIO. 6000-8500.
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HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION Lot #4017 (Sale Order 18 of 701) MUSKET WITH CODY LETTER. Cal. 44-40 W.C.F. S 571281. Bbl. 30". Model 1873 lever action musket mfg. by Winchester in 1903. The top of the rnd. bbl. is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./ KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." with the cal. designation "44 W.C.F" stamped over the top at the breech. Receiver bbl. and bbl. bands exhibit their original factory blue finish with the lever hammer and buttplate exhibiting their original factory case color hardened finish. Smooth American walnut straight grip buttstock with full musket length forearm. Blade front sight with ladder rear sight. Buttplate features a brass trapdoor. Cleaning rods are not present. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Museum letter indicating that the S was applied on August 19th of 1903 the rifle was received in the warehouse on September 15th of 1903 and was then subsequently shipping from the warehouse on September 18th of 1903 Order Number: 13880. CONDITION: metal components retain bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish exhibiting some superficial handling marks and some concentrated spots of light to mild wear primarily on the 2 rearmost bbl. bands and around the muzzle that show through to gray and brown patinas with a few small scattered spots of light pitting and surface oxidation overall. Lever and hammer retain the majority of their original vibrant case color hardened finish with the buttplate exhibiting wear overall and retaining fair to good amounts of case coloring on the tang. Brilliant mirror bore exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage but otherwise presents nicely and remains sturdy and serviceable. An extremely attractive and high condition example of a Winchester Model 1873 musket. 24-1470/MLW. CURIO. 5000-8000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 TRAPPER LEVER ACTION SRC. Lot #4018 (Sale Order 19 of 701) Cal. 44 WCF 44-40. S 324028B. Bbl. 16" round carbine style. Barleycorn front sight w/ carbine folding leaf rear sight. Full length mag. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer lever buttplate. 8" Trapper length walnut forearm 1" shorter than standard. Straight grip stock w/ carbine trapdoor buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Cody Firearms Museum detailing the following information "Serial number applied on December 14 1889 / Type: Carbine / Caliber: 44 / Barrel Length: 16 inches / Received in warehouse in January 06 1890 / Shipped from warehouse on January 07 1890 Order number 7472". CONDITION: over 97 restored blue case colored finish. Stocks have very good open grain refinish. Bbl. markings show evidence of recutting. Bore is generally bright w/ strong rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-25245/DS. ANTIQUE. 5000-7000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 TRAPPER LEVER ACTION SRC. Lot #4019 (Sale Order 20 of 701) Cal. 44 WCF 44-40. No visible serial number. Bbl. 16" round carbine style. Barleycorn front sight w/ carbine leaf rear sight. 3rd model action w/ saddle ring on left side. 8" walnut trapper length forearm 1" shorter than the standard. Walnut carbine stock w/ trapdoor buttplate. CONDITION: gray metal shows general light pitting heavy cleaning. Stock forearm are heavily sanded refinished. Stock has cracks chips around tangs. Dark lightly pitted bore w/ largely intact rifling. Rear sight is bent. 24-765/DS. CURIO. 4000-6000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 EARLY 1ST MODEL LEVER ACTION Lot #4020 (Sale Order 21 of 701) RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF. S 1009. Bbl. 24" round. Sporting front sight w/ reverse mounted elevator adj. rear sight. Full length mag. Action has replacement raised thumb-print dust cover. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. Mfg. 1874. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter signed by Wendell Grangaard of The Guns of History Inc. Letter details Wendell's interpretation of markings on the rifle as being Togia the pictorial language of the Great Plains Native Americans. Wendell attributes use of this rifle to Prairie Chicken relates the story of his participation in the battles of the Little Big Horn Rosebud. Also includes Wendell's drawings of Togia symbols Wendell's interpretation of their meanings. CONDITION: metal has faded to brown showing numerous dents marks on receiver. Sanded refinished wood is slightly undersize at action w/ chips cracks around action tangs on forearm. Stock has numerous dents scratches marks. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. 01-24859/DS. ANTIQUE. 5000-7000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 1ST MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4021 (Sale Order 22 of 701) Cal. 44 WCF. S 2727. Bbl. 24" octagon. Sporting sights. Full length mag. Action has mortised thumb print dust cover. Single set trigger. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1875. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray/brown showing spots of pitting being heaviest on right side of bbl. mag. tube. Wood has an oil refinish showing dents marks. Properly functioning set trigger. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. 01-24825/DS. ANTIQUE. 3000-4500.
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WINCHESER 1873 1ST MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4022 (Sale Order 23 of 701) Cal. 44 WCF. S 3335. Bbl. 24" round w/ sporting sights. Mortised thumb-print dust cover. Full length mag. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent trapdoor buttplate. Mfg. 1875. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube have faded to gray showing some very light pitting. Action retains dull blue on sides w/ faded side plates shows scattered very light pitting. Sanded refinished wood shows scattered marks. Stock has a hairline crack along left side of lower tang. Bore retains good rifling showing scattered light pitting has a light ring approx. 2" from the muzzle. 01-24827/DS. ANTIQUE. 3500-5000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 1ST MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4023 (Sale Order 24 of 701) Cal. 44 WCF. S 6088. Bbl. 24" round 01-24826/DS. Sporting front sight w/ replacement sporting rear sight. Full length mag. Mortised thumb-print dust cover. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1875. CONDITION: cleaned gray metal w/ gray coloration indicating touch-up finish. Heavily sanded refinished wood. Stock is cracked through wrist area w/ chips along both sides of the forearm channel. Pitted bore w/ largely intact rifling. 01-24826/DS. ANTIQUE. 2500-3500.
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WINCHESTER 1873 1ST MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4024 (Sale Order 25 of 701) Cal. 44 WCF. S 11942. Bbl. 24" octagon. Combination front sight w/ elevator adj. sporting rear sight. Full length mag. Action has round thumb print mortised dust cover. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1876. CONDITION: metal has general brown appearance showing scattered pitting. Wood has added finish over numerous dents scratches marks. Forearm has an added wood repair on left side by tip w/ a hairline crack along the bottom. Pitted bore retains sound rifling. 01-24833/DS. ANTIQUE. 3500-5000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 1ST MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4025 (Sale Order 26 of 701) Cal. 44. S 17935. Bbl. 24" round. Copper blade front sight w/ sporting rear sight. Full length mag. Thumb print mortised dust cover. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. Mfg. 1876. CONDITION: metal is fading to gray showing spots of corrosion small marks. Sanded wood shows numerous dents scratches marks. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. 01-24834/DS. ANTIQUE. 2500-3500.
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WINCHESTER 1873 1ST MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4026 (Sale Order 27 of 701) Cal. 44 WCF. S 23758. Bbl. 24" round w/ sporting sights. Full length mag. Action has mortised thumb-print dust cover. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1878. CONDITION: over 70 dull fading blue showing handling marks spots of wear. Unsanded wood has dark worn finish showing numerous scratches marks small dents. Pitted bore retains largely intact rifling. 01-24829/DS. ANTIQUE. 4000-6000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 EXTRA LENGTH 1ST MODEL LEVER Lot #4027 (Sale Order 28 of 701) ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF. S 25145. Bbl. 30" octagon. Sporting sights. Full length mag. Mortised thumb-print dust cover. Single set trigger. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel trap door buttplate. Mfg. 1878. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray showing scattered spots of pitting. Sanded wood has dull age darkened appearance showing scratches marks w/ heavy dents stock. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. Set trigger is not functioning. 01-24838/DS. ANTIQUE. 4000-6000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 3RD MODEL 22 CALIBER TAKEDOWN Lot #4028 (Sale Order 29 of 701) LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 Short. S 160950A. Bbl. 24" octagon. Original sporting sights. Full length tubular mag. Action has the scarce tapered pin for takedown. The takedown feature was found to be inadequate many bbls. are permanently fixed w/ the pin. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1884. Approx. 1 in every 350 model 1873s were 22 cal. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube retain 70 dull lightly faded blue. Action has largely faded to gray w/ small dents around the takedown pin. Wood has moderately worn original finish showing numerous scratches marks small dents. Dark lightly pitted bore w/ worn rifling. 01-24845/DS. ANTIQUE. 4000-6000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 3RD MODEL 22 CALIBER TAKEDOWN Lot #4029 (Sale Order 30 of 701) STYLE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 Short. S 174970A. Bbl. 24" round. Sporting sights. Full length mag. Front of action has tapered takedown pin. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1884. CONDITION: metal has faded to brown. Wood has dark worn appearance w/ dents scratches. Left side of stock is cracked behind top tang. Forearm has small cracks chips extending from action. Extractor spring is broken at rear end. Dark pitted bore w/ partially intact rifling. 01-24856/DS. ANTIQUE. 3000-4000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4030 (Sale Order 31 of 701) Cal. 22 Short. S 552663B. Bbl. 24" octagon. Sporting front sight w/ replacement elevator adj. rear sight combination tang sight. Full length mag. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer lever. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Museum letter detailing the following information "Type: Rifle / Caliber: 22 S / Barrel Type: Octagon / Trigger: Plain / Received in warehouse on December 14 1900 / Shipped from warehouse on December 20 1900 Order number 82741". CONDITION: high condition rifle. Over 85 original blue showing scattered spots of freckling handling marks. Ejection port has a series of sm. dents along both sides. Hammer lever retain traces of case colors. Original wood finish shows light wear w/ scattered scratches marks sm. dents. Exceptionally nice bright bore w/ sharp rifling. 23-5769/DS. CURIO. 3000-5000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 3RD MODEL EXTRA LENGTH 22 CALIBER Lot #4031 (Sale Order 32 of 701) LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 Short. S 282068B. Bbl. 26" octagon 2" longer than standard. Rocky mountain front sight w/ original sporting rear sight. Full length tubular mag. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Toeline of stock has added circular lid German silver compartment. Mfg. 1888. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to brown showing numerous heavy dents on receiver w/ scattered spots of light pitting. Wood has dark worn appearance w/ numerous heavy dents gouges. Dark pitted bore w/ partially visible rifling. 01-24847/DS. ANTIQUE. 3000-4000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 THIRD MODEL LEVER ACTION MUSKET. Lot #4032 (Sale Order 33 of 701) Cal. 44-40. S 480871B. Bbl. 30". Barleycorn front sight graduated leaf rear sight. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer lever. Musket length mag. 3 piece band fastened forearm straight grip walnut stock w/ trapdoor steel carbine buttplate sling swivels. Mfg. 1894. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked triangular blade socket bayonet. Bayonet retains 50 lightly faded blue showing scattered pitting. CONDITION: 70 fading blue showing scattered scratches corrosion spots of light pitting. Wood has dark lightly worn appearance showing numerous dents scratches marks. Bore shows spots of very light pitting retains strong rifling. 01-24803/DS. ANTIQUE. 3000-4000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 TRAPPER 3RD MODEL LEVER ACTION Lot #4033 (Sale Order 34 of 701) SRC. Cal. 44 WCF 44-40. S 92704. Bbl. 17" w/ pinned blade front sight leaf rear sight. Full length mag. Action has stepped front ring w/ saddle ring on left side. 8" trapper length walnut forearm. Straight grip replacement stock w/ carbine steel trapdoor buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter records check from the Cody Firearms Museum detailing the following information "Type: Carbine / Barrel Length: 17 inches / Received in warehouse on June 06 1882 / Shipped from warehouse on June 20 1882 Order number 32434". CONDITION: heavily cleaned metal is reacquiring a brown appearance. Forearm has dark worn appearance w/ large crack gouge extending from action. Stock finish shows numerous scratches dents. Dark pitted bore. 01-25120/DS. ANTIQUE. 2500-4000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 22 CAL. 3RD MODEL LEVER ACTION Lot #4034 (Sale Order 35 of 701) RIFLE. Cal. 22 Short. S 237553B. Bbl. 24" round. Sporting sights. Full length mag inside tube is intact. Walnut forearm straight grip stock of crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1888. CONDITION: metal has faded to brown showing spots of light pitting handling marks. Wood has dark worn appearance w/ scratches marks. Stock has hairline crack extending from buttplate. Extractor is broken. Lightly pitted bore w/ intact rifling. 01-24850/DS. ANTIQUE. 2500-3500.
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WINCHESTER 1873 3RD MODEL 22 CALIBER LEVER ACTION Lot #4035 (Sale Order 36 of 701) RIFLE. Cal. 22 Short. S 251249B. Bbl. 24" octagon. Sporting sights. Full length mag. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1888. CONDITION: 40 dull worn blue w/ fading on bbl. carry areas of action showing scattered light pitting scratches. Sides of hammer have some visible case colors. Wood has dark worn appearance w/ dents handling marks having chips around lower tang. Forearm has cracks extending from action forearm tip. Dark lightly pitted bore w/ worn rifling. 01-24853/DS. ANTIQUE. 2500-4000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 3RD MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4036 (Sale Order 37 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF. S 292102B. Bbl. 24" round w/ sporting sights. Full length mag. Blue finished w/ case colored hammer trigger lever. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. Mfg. 1889. CONDITION: over 70 fading blue showing carry wear. Hammer trigger lever retain traces of case colors. Wood has lightly worn finish showing scattered light scratches marks. Good bore retains lightly worn rifling. 01-24837/DS. ANTIQUE. 2500-3500.
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WINCHESTER 1873 THIRD MODEL DELUXE STYLE 22 CAL. Lot #4037 (Sale Order 38 of 701) LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 Long. S 416655B. Bbl. 26" octagon 2" longer than standard. Lyman white bead sporting front sight with sporting rear sight and combination tang sight. Full-length mag. Case-colored action. The walnut forearm and straight grip stock with crescent steel buttplate have factory-style checkering. Stock and stock tangs are not assembly-marked. Mfg. 1892. CONDITION: receiver shows faint traces of case coloring in protected areas. Bbl. and mag. tube have 40 fading blue showing touch-up. The wood has worn out showing numerous scratches and marks. Bore remains bright with lightly worn rifling. Sound action. The inside mag. tube is intact. 01-24318/DS. ANTIQUE. 2500-3500.
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WINCHESTER 1873 THIRD MODEL LEVER ACTION MUSKET. Lot #4038 (Sale Order 39 of 701) Cal. 44 WCF 44-40. S 481987B. Bbl. 30" w/ fixed front sight graduated leaf rear sight. Full-length mag. Blue finish. 3 band fastened musket length forearm straight grip walnut stock w/ case-colored steel trapdoor buttplate sling swivels. Mfg. 1894. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Winchester factory letter stating the following: "Serial number applied August 17 1894 / Type: Musket / Caliber: 44 / Received in Warehouse April 05 1895 / Shipped from warehouse April 26 1895 Order number 11245". CONDITION: action retains a small amount of blue in protected areas w/ balance of the gun fading to brown and showing scattered corrosion w/ scratches handling marks. Sanded refinished wood shows scattered scratches marks small dents. Bore retains lightly worn rifling w/ scattered small spots of light pitting. 01-24674/DS. ANTIQUE. 2500-3500.
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WINCHESTER 1873 EXTRA LONG THIRD MODEL LEVER Lot #4039 (Sale Order 40 of 701) ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 169228A. Bbl. 28" octagon 4" longer than standard. Original sporting sights. Full length mag. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. Mfg. 1884. CONDITION: metal has faded to a mottled gray brown showing spots of corrosion. Sanded refinished wood shows numerous scratches marks. Bore retains intact rifling showing spots of light pitting. Sound mechanics. 01-24292/DS. ANTIQUE. 2250-3500.
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WINCHESTER 1873 3RD MODEL EXTRA LONG LEVER ACTION Lot #4040 (Sale Order 41 of 701) RIFLE. Cal. 32 WCF. S 209530B. Bbl. 26" octagon 2" longer than standard. Original sporting sights. Full length mag. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1886. CONDITION: Metal has a cleaned gray appearance w/ general light pitting. Sanded refinished wood shows dents marks. Dark lightly pitted bore has worn rifling. 01-25092/DS. ANTIQUE. 2000-3000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 3RD MODEL 22 CALIBER LEVER ACTION Lot #4041 (Sale Order 42 of 701) RIFLE. Cal. 22 Short. S 372402B. Bbl. 24" octagon. Rocky mountain front sight w/ original sporting rear sight. Full length mag. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1891. CONDITION: bbl. action have a faded gray appearance. Bbl. shows numerous dents being heaviest at breech end. Mag. tube shows some lightly faded blue fading to gray or brown appears to be replacement. Heavily sanded refinished wood shows scratches marks. Stock shows cracks extending from right side of receiver both sides of top tang. Forearm is chipped on right side at nose cap. Inside tube is missing late style spring type cartridge stop. Dark pitted bore w/ worn rifling. 01-24857/DS. ANTIQUE. 2000-3000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 THIRD MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4042 (Sale Order 43 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 252565B. Bbl. 24 octagon w/ original sporting rear sights. Full length mag. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. Mfg. 1888. CONDITION: very good retaining over 80 original blue showing areas of flaking on action w/ some touch up on bbl. mag tube. Original wood finish shows numerous scratches marks w/ various spots of wear. Lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. Sound action. 01-24545/DS. ANTIQUE. 1800-2500.
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J.P. LOWER MARKED WINCHESTER 3RD MODEL 1873 SRC. Lot #4043 (Sale Order 44 of 701) Cal. 44 WCF 44-40. S 100697A. Bbl. 20" w/ integral front sight reverse mounted carbine rear sight. Full length mag. Left side of action has saddle ring. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ steel trapdoor carbine buttplate. Mfg. 1882. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 3 Piece cleaning rod held in stock compartment. CONDITION: metal finish had faded to a brown patina showing carry wear spotted corrosion. Heavily sanded wood has a gloss refinish. Dust cover fails to retract properly when action is cycled. Dark lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. 01-24502/DS. ANTIQUE. 1500-2250.
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WINCHESTER 1873 3RD MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4044 (Sale Order 45 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 216862B. Bbl. 24" octagon w/ replacement bead front sight express rear sight. Button mag. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. Mfg. 1886. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray/brown. Wood has age darkened worn appearance w/ handling marks having a gouge in left side of stock. Forearm has a long crack down the bottom. Dark pitted bore retains largely intact rifling. 01-24830/DS. ANTIQUE. 1500-2000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 THIRD MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4045 (Sale Order 46 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 229127B. Bbl. 24" octagon with sporting sights. Full-length mag. Walnut forearm and straight grip stock with crescent steel buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Museum letter confirming configuration. Received in the warehouse on April 19th 1887. Shipped from warehouse on September 23rd 1887 Order No. 24192. CONDITION: metal has a mottled brown appearance showing spots of very light pitting. Sanded wood has a dark refinish showing dents and marks. The forearm has small chips around the receiver and forearm cap. The lightly pitted bore retains largely intact rifling. Good mechanics. 01-24429/DS. ANTIQUE. 1750-2500.
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WINCHESTER 1873 THIRD MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4046 (Sale Order 47 of 701) Cal. 44 WCF 44-40. S 266835B. Bbl. 24" rnd. w/ sporting sights. Full length mag. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. Mfg. 1888. CONDITION: metal has faded to brown showing small spots of corrosion. Refinished wood has a gloss finish that has turned milky in spots. Dark lightly pitted bore retaining intact rifling. Sound mechanics. 01-24289/DS. ANTIQUE. 1500-2000.
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WINCHESTER 1873 3RD MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4047 (Sale Order 48 of 701) Cal. 44 WCF 44-40. S 361559B. Bbl. 24" octagon w/ original sporting sights. Full length mag. Forearm straight grip stock of nicely grained walnut has added hand checkering. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Cody Firearms Museum detailing the following information "Type: Rifle / Caliber: 44 / Barrel Type: Octagon / Trigger: Plain / Received in warehouse on November 14 1890 / Shipped from warehouse on November 25 1890 Order number 21885". CONDITION: metal has faded to an even brown patina. Wood has a good gloss refinish showing scattered marks. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. 01-25257/DS. ANTIQUE. 1500-2500.
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WINCHESTER 1873 THIRD MODEL SRC. Lot #4048 (Sale Order 49 of 701) Cal. 44 WCF 44-40. S 418271. Bbl. 20" rnd. w/ barlycorn front sight folding leaf carbine rear sight. Full length mag. Action has saddle ring on left side. Band fastened carbine forearm straight grip stock w/ carbine steel trapdoor buttplate. Mfg. 1892. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance w/ scattered very light pitting. Heavily sanded refinished wood. Stock has added wood repair cracks at both sides of top tang. Bore retains intact rifling showing some very light pitting. Action is worn lever hangs loose. 01-24287/DS. ANTIQUE. 1500-2500.
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WINCHESTER 1873 THIRD MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4049 (Sale Order 50 of 701) Cal. 32 WCF. S 304594B. Bbl. 24" octagon. Replacement bead front sight with original sporting rear sight. Walnut forearm and straight grip stock with crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1889. CONDITION: metal has a cleaned gray appearance showing small dents and spots of very light pitting. Sanded and refinished wood shows scratches and marks. The forearm has a small chip on the left side of the forearm cap with an adjacent small burn spot. The dark worn bore has intact rifling. The dust cover screw is a replacement. Good mechanics. 01-24319/DS. ANTIQUE. 1200-1800.
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WINCHESTER 1873 3RD MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4050 (Sale Order 51 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF. S 534196B. Bbl. 24" octagon. Original sporting sights. Full length mag. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ trapdoor crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1899. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to brown showing spots of light pitting on receiver. Forearm has dark worn appearance. Stock is heavily worn having added finish over unusually open grain. Rear sight is broken spread around elevator. Lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. 24-1192/DS. CURIO. 800-1200.
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WINCHESTER 1876 "1 OF 1000" STYLE UPGRADED LEVER Lot #4051 (Sale Order 52 of 701) ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-60. S 10034. This rifle is nicely upgraded to the 1 of 1000 specifications would make a nice display piece in any collection. S appears to be altered to match an original 1 of 1000 rifle. Top flat at breech end of bbl. is engraved "One of One Thousand". Breech muzzle ends of bbl. have platinum inlaid bands w/ scroll engraving on the flats. Bbl. 28" octagon w/ German silver blade rocky mountain front sight folding leaf rear sight. Full length mag. Case colored action. Single set trigger. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. Stock forearm have coarse added checkering done in the factory style. CONDITION: attractive rifle w/ much original finish. Bbl. mag. tube retain 70 dull thinning blue w/ touch-up in engraved areas. Action retains 20 lightly visible case colors w/ balance fading to silver/gray. Wood has moderately worn original finish showing scratches marks small dents. Sound action w/ functioning set trigger. Dark lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. 01-24557/DS. ANTIQUE. 12000-24000.
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WINCHESTER 1876 LEVER ACTION SRC. Lot #4052 (Sale Order 53 of 701) Cal. 45-60. S 28227. Bbl. 22" round. Barleycorn front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight. Action has saddle ring on right side. Right side of frame is engraved w/ initials "RC". Full length band fastened forearm w/ steel nose cap. Straight grip walnut stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. Right side of stock has hand carved woodland scene w/ buck doe deer. Left side of stock has hand-carved scene w/ running whitetail buck. Mfg. 1882. CONDITION: bbl. finish has faded to a light brown gray patina. Action has some blue in protected areas fading to gray brown. Wood shows dents scratches marks. Extractor is broken. Lightly pitted bore w/ worn rifling. 01-24831/DS. ANTIQUE. 5000-7500.
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WINCHESTER 1876 HEAVY BARREL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4053 (Sale Order 54 of 701) Cal. 45-60. S 17361. Bbl. 28" extra heavy measuring 1" across flats at muzzle. The Winchester book by George Madis states that 1 of every 1000 model 1876 rifles had heavier than standard bbls. Rocky mountain front sight w/ sporting rear sight. Full length mag. Action features a special order single set trigger. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. Mfg. 1881. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray brown showing areas of cleaning on bbl. mag. tube. Unsanded wood shows wear w/ scattered scratches marks. Sound action w/ functioning trigger. Good bore retains sound rifling. 01-24286/DS. ANTIQUE. 4000-6000.
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WINCHESTER 1876 LEVER ACTION EXPRESS RIFLE. Lot #4054 (Sale Order 55 of 701) Cal. 50-95 Express. S 26416. Bbl. 22" round. Sporting front sight w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Full length mag. Dust cover is marked "WINCHESTER EXPRESS / 50 CAL. 95 GRS.". 8 1/4" forearm straight grip walnut stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1882. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube receiver retain 40 dull fading blue showing spots of corrosion. Sideplates have gray coloration from touch up finish. Wood has worn finish showing scattered scratches marks small dents. Sound action. Bore retains lightly worn rifling showing scattered light pitting. 01-25359/DS. ANTIQUE. 4000-6000.
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WINCHESTER 1876 2ND MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4055 (Sale Order 56 of 701) Cal. 45-75. S 8423. Bbl. 28" octagon. Brass blade rocky mountain front sight. Graduated leaf rear sight. Full-length mag. Action features a thumbprint dust cover and a single-set trigger. Walnut forearm and straight grip stock with crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Museum letter confirming configuration. Received in the warehouse on May 13th 1884. Shipped from the warehouse on September 1st 1884. Order no. 14932. CONDITION: 20 dull blue fading to brown. Hammer has traces of case colors. The original wood finish shows wear and a darkened appearance with numerous scratches and marks. having a deep gouge on the right side of the wrist. The trigger will not hold in its set position. Bore has a slightly darkened appearance retaining sound rifling. 01-24431/DS. ANTIQUE. 3000-4000.
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WINCHESTER 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4056 (Sale Order 57 of 701) Cal. 45-60. S 31775. Bbl. 28" octagon with sporting sights. Full-length mag. Walnut forearm and straight grip stock with crescent steel buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Musuem letter confirming configuration. Received in the warehouse on February 2nd 1883. Shipped from the warehouse on October 19th 1883 Order No. 8195. CONDITION: metal has a brown appearance showing scattered pitting and a touch-up finish. The breech end of the bbl. has wrench marks. The original forearm finish shows original scratches and marks. Refinished stock has plug-type repairs at the wrist. The dark lightly pitted bore retains largely intact rifling. Good mechanics. 01-24432/DS. ANTIQUE. 2250-3500.
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WINCHESTER 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4057 (Sale Order 58 of 701) Cal. 40-60. S 42911. Bbl. 22" round w/ original sporting sights. Full length mag. Standard 9 3/8" forearm straight grip walnut stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1884. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Winchester factory letter stating the following: "Type: rifle/ Caliber: 40/60/ Barrel Type: Round/ Trigger: Plain/ Received in warehouse on January 10 1885/ Shipped from warehouse on January 12 1885 Order number 18437". CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray showing heavy scratches on bbl. w/ scattered light pitting on bbl. action. Wood shows heavy wear w/ deep dents scratches marks. Functioning action. Bore shows light pitting worn rifling. 01-25360/DS. ANTIQUE. 2250-3500.
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RARE SPECIAL ORDER FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER Lot #4058 (Sale Order 59 of 701) DELUXE SHORT RIFLE FROM THE WES ADAMS COLLECTION. Cal. 40-82 WCF. S. 37050. Bbl. 22" octagon to round 4" shorter than standard. Rocky mountain front sight with sporting rear sight. Full length mag. Case colored action is factory engraved likely by the hand of John Ulrich. Engraving is of the No. 6 style with vignette of a whitetail buck on the left side and a pointing setter on the right. Receiver forend cap and buttplate peak have 50 coverage of arabesque scroll with fancy borders. Top tang has straight line borders. Short rifle length 8 3/8" forearm pistol grip stock w/ ebony grip insert of XXX black walnut. Style H hand checkering crescent steel buttplate. Left inside of lower tang is stamped w/ assembly no. "186" wood grade marking "XXX". Top tang channel of stock inside toe of buttplate have matching assembly number "186". LOP: 14" as measured from line of trigger attachment to buttplate peak. DAC: 2 1/4". DAH: 3". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Cody Firearms Museum detailing the following information "Rifle / 40/82 / 22-inch 1/2 octagon barrel / Plain trigger / Checkered stock / Pistol grip / Stock 14 inches long / Drop 3 inches / Engraved 4:00 / Rocky Mountain front sight / Received in the warehouse on November 19 1889 / Shipped from the warehouse on November 19 1889 to order number 4766". Also includes a hardbound copy by James D. Julia Inc. of "The Extraordinary Wes Adams Collection" as sold March 3 2012 October 1 2012 March 11th 2013. This extraordinary rifle is lot 2065 featured on page 69. CONDITION: very fine overall. Bbl. mag. tube retain over 90 original blue showing light edge wear w/ small spotting on left side of bbl. Receiver retains brilliant case colors on lower tang w/ nicely visible case colors on top tang left side protected areas of action. Other areas show fading to gray. Right side bottom of action have dark spots of corrosion w/ some light pitting. Original wood finish shows areas of wear w/ scattered light scratches marks pinprick spotting. Checkering shows light wear. Crisp mechanics. Bore is generally bright w/ sound rifling showing some very light darkness. PROVENANCE: from the extraordinary Wes Adams collection. Formerly of the Doctor James M. Goforth II Estate Collection. 01-25125/DS. ANTIQUE. 45000-55000.
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WINCHESTER 1886 DELUXE LIGHTWEIGHT LEVER ACTION Lot #4059 (Sale Order 60 of 701) RIFLE.
Cal. 45-70. S# 120625. Bbl. 22" tapered rnd. of nickel steel. Lyman ivory bead front sight, Lyman folding leaf rear sight w/ Lyman No. 21 "Climbin Lyman" receiver sight. Button mag. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer & lever. Forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of fancy black walnut XX have style H checkering & steel shotgun buttplate. Inside lower left tang is stamped w/ assembly "53" followed by wood grade marking "XX". Top tang channel of stock has matching "53" assembly number. Mfg. 1900. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Weapons Check detailing the following information, "Type: Rifle / Caliber: 45/70 / Barrel Type: Round / Barrel Length: 22 inches / Extra Light / Trigger: Plain / Checkered stock, Pistol grip / Sights: Lyman front, leaf and rear / 1/2 magazine / Shotgun butt / Received in warehouse on December 13, 1899 / Shipped from warehouse on December 14, 1899, Order number 47260 / Repair and Return on June 29, 1900, Order number 63026 / Repair and Return on October 02, 1909, Order number 26116 / Repair and Return on August 04, 1910, Order number 30813. Earlier T. E. Hall letter dated November 11, 1965 accurately describes firearm, however, the serial number does not match. CONDITION: fine, bbl. & action retain 90% original blue showing wear on edges & in carry areas. Hammer & lever retain 70% nicely visible case colors. Original wood finish shows scattered scratches, marks & small wear marks. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. (24-2078/DS). CURIO. $15,000-20,000.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4060 (Sale Order 61 of 701) Cal. 38-56 WCF. S 103001. Bbl. 26" octagon. Lyman white bead front sight w/ elevator adj. sporting rear sight altered to flat top style. Button mag. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer lever. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1895. CONDITION: bbl. action retain over 90 original blue showing carry edge wear. Hammer retains 90 dark case colors. Lever retains good case colors on sides w/ silvering in carry areas. Buttplate case colors have faded to silver/gray. Original wood finish shows light scratches marks. Bright near excellent bore. 01-25238/DS. ANTIQUE. 5000-8000.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4061 (Sale Order 62 of 701) Cal. 45-90 WCF. S 90564. Bbl. 22" octagon. Front sight is centered 1" from muzzle. Full length mag. tube mag. band is centered 3 9/16" from muzzle. Marbles improved bead front sight with Lyman No. 6 rear sight combination tang sight. Action crescent buttplate forend cap are nickel finished. Standard 9 1/4" rifle forearm 1" longer than short rifle forearm pistol grip walnut stock of XXX grade black walnut. Features include style H checkering ebony grip insert crescent steel buttplate. Inside left lower tang is marked w/ assembly number "150" followed by wood grade marking XXX. Top tang channel of stock has matching assembly number. UNNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Museum Records Check detailing the following information "Type: Rifle / Caliber: 45/90 / Barrel Type: Octagon / Silver trims / Trigger: Plain / Checkered stock Pistol grip / Sights: Lyman hunting front rear leaf 6 / Received in warehouse on August 13 1894 / Shipped from warehouse on August 03 1894 Order number 18115 / Repair and Return on April 14 1896 Order number 9087 / Repair and Return on August 26 1896 Order number 9087 / December 17 1907 Order number 16060". CONDITION: bbl. mag. retain 70 dull fading blue showing carry wear. Action forearm cap retain 40 nickel finish. Buttplate retains traces of nickel. Sanded refinished wood have freshened checkering. Very good bright bore. 01-25244/DS. ANTIQUE. 6000-9000.
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WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4062 (Sale Order 63 of 701) Cal. 45-90. S 71239. Bbl. 26" octagon w/ sporting sights. Full length mag. Blue finish w/ case colored action. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Bottom of forearm has added hand checkering. Mfg. 1892. CONDITION: action retains over 75 bright case colors. Bbl. retains 75 blue showing small dents. Mag. tube has 50 fading blue. Wood has added varnish over scratches marks. Bore retains sound rifling showing scattered sm. spots. 01-24455/DS. ANTIQUE. 3000-4000.
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SECOND YEAR PRODUCTION WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 Lot #4063 (Sale Order 64 of 701) LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH CODY LETTER. Cal. 40-65. S 9155. Bbl. 26". Model 1886 lever action rifle mfg. by Winchester in 1887. Top flat of the octagonal bbl. is marked "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/ -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" with the cal. designation stamped at the breech. Upper receiver tang is marked with the model designation with the lower tang being stamped with patent information. Metal components exhibit a blue finish. Plain American walnut straight grip buttstock with crescent buttplate and smooth wood handguard. Buttstock and handguard have been revarnished at one time. Front sight has been replaced with a Lyman blade front sight bead no longer present with an unmarked aftermarket V-notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Museum letter indicating that this example was received in the warehouse on October 6th of 1887 and was shipped with 54 other arms Order Number: 24405 that same day. CONDITION: receiver lever buttplate and forend cap exhibiting a mottled gray patina with scattered areas of light to moderate pitting present overall. Bbl. and mag. tube exhibit wear and thinning overall with areas of wear showing through to a pleasant brown patina. Bright bore exhibiting moderate pitting and retaining good rifling throughout. Wood furniture exhibits scattered marks dings and impressions from handling and storage but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. 01-25218/MLW. ANTIQUE. 2500-3500.
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WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4064 (Sale Order 65 of 701) Cal. 45-70. S 112963. Bbl. 26" octagon w/ flat top sporting rear sight German silver blade rocky mountain front sight. Full length mag. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1897. CONDITION: metal is fading to gray showing some touch up on bbl. mag. tube. Sanded refinished wood shows scratches marks. Dark lightly pitted bore w/ worn rifling. 01-24294/DS. ANTIQUE. 2250-3500.
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WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION SRC. Lot #4065 (Sale Order 66 of 701) Cal. 38-56. S 94732. Bbl. 22". Pinned blade front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight. Full-length mag. Action has a saddle ring on the left side. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ checkered steel shotgun-style buttplate. Mfg. 1895. CONDITION: metal has faded to brown showing scattered light pitting. Loading gate cover shows a series of small dents. Top tang is broken welded behind the model marking. Forearm has a worn appearance w/ handling marks evidence of heat on the action end. Stock has a worn finish showing dents handling marks w/ a crack extending from the top tang. Dark lightly pitted bore w/ intact rifling. 01-24558/DS. ANTIQUE. 1750-2750.
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WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4066 (Sale Order 67 of 701) Cal. 45-90. S 30970. Bbl. 26" octagon w/ sporting rear sight Lyman no. 4 hunting rear sight. Full length mag. Blue finish w/ case colored action. Bbl. receiver have WP proof marks. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1889. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube retain 70 lightly faded blue. Action has faded to a silvery gray w/ traces of case colors on the hammer. Forearm has worn finish showing scratches marks. Stock has heavily weathered rough appearance. Bore retains sound rifling showing sm. spots of light pitting. 01-24472/DS. ANTIQUE. 1500-2500.
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BILL MORRISON CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER Lot #4067 (Sale Order 68 of 701) ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-90. S 72242. Bbl. 24 1/8". Model 1886 lever action rifle originally mfg. by Winchester in 1893 and later customized by renowned Maine gunsmith Bill Morrison. The rnd. replacement bbl. is marked with the cal. designation and "MORRISON/ BRADFORD MAINE" at the breech. Upper receiver tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-" with patent information and the S marked on the lower tang. Receiver lever hammer and buttplate exhibit a professionally reapplied case color hardened finish with the bbl. mag. tube and forend cap loading gate and bolt assembly exhibiting a blue finish. Smooth wood straight grip buttstock and forend appear to have been lightly sanded and revarnished. German silver blade front sight with U-notch rear sight. Left side and underside of mag. tube appear to have been deliberately etched with a zig zag pattern. CONDITION: excellent as professionally customized and refinished with case colored components retaining the majority of their vibrant case color hardened finish exhibiting some mild wear and fading on the underside of the receiver and lever. Blued components retain bountiful amounts of their reapplied finish exhibiting some light wear and some scattered superficial handling marks as well as the aforementioned zig zag pattern on the mag. tube. Brilliant mirror bore exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows some scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. A very nice example of a quality custom Model 1886 lever action rifle by Maine gunsmith Bill Morrison. 01-25235/MLW. ANTIQUE. 1200-1800.
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NEIL HARTLIEP ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 92 LEVER Lot #4068 (Sale Order 69 of 701) ACTION SRC. Cal. 44 WCF 44-40. S 971597. Bbl. 20". Replacement pinned blade front sight w/ carbine leaf rear sight. Action has full coverage engraving w/ gold inlays by master engraver Neil Hartliep. The late Neil Hartliep was a self taught engraver guest instructor at Trinidad Colorado State college beginning in 1979 and later instructed with the NRA Gunsmithing Schools Program. In 1985 he was the author of "The Basics of Firearm Engraving" an NRA Education and Training Publication. Right side of receiver features a raised gold inlaid pronghorn antelope and bison. Left side features a gold inlaid horse drawn stagecoach. Scenes are surrounded by vine type foliate scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds. Engraving continues to upper and lower receiver areas breech end of barrel barrel bands and buttplate peak. Sides of action and lever are highlighted by gold wire inlaid borders. Breech end of bbl. has a gold band. Custom forearm and carbine stock using original buttplate are made of burl figure fancy black walnut w/ satin finish. This beautiful rifle is pictured on pages 1 102 and 106 of the NRA Gunsmiths Schools Training Manual. Mfg. 1927. CONDITION: near excellent as upgraded retaining virtually all custom blue and wood finish. Bright near excellent bore. 24-1984/DS. CURIO. 6000-8000.
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WINCHESTER 1892 TAKEDOWN TRAPPER LEVER ACTION Lot #4069 (Sale Order 70 of 701) SRC. Cal. 44 WCF 44-40. S 418206. Bbl. 16" w/ pinned blade front sight carbine leaf rear sight. Full length takedown mag. Action has saddle ring on left side. Blue finished w/ case colored hammer lever buttplate. Replacement 8 1/4" trapper style forearm. Replacement straight grip stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. Mfg. 1907. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Cody Firearms Records Office detailing the following information "Serial number applied on January 25 1908 / Configuration records not available". CONDITION: beautifully restored carbine . Over 95 blue showing edge wear marks on action. 97 case colors showing edge wear. Markings are recut. Wood has very good open grain finish. Hammer follows the bolt when closing the action. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 24-716/DS. CURIO. 5000-7000.
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WINCHESTER 1892 TRAPPER LEVER ACTION CARBINE. Lot #4070 (Sale Order 71 of 701) Cal. 44 WCF 44-40. S 752529. Bbl. 16" w/ pinned blade front sight carbine leaf rear sight. Full length mag. Blue finish. Replacement 8" trapper length forearm straight grip carbine stock w/ carbine steel buttplate. Mfg. 1914. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Cody Firearms Records Office detailing the following information "Serial number applied on January 31 1914 / Configuration records not available". CONDITION: beautifully restored carbine. Over 97 reblued finish showing small scratches on action. Buttplate has lightly faded blue. Lettering is recut. Wood is very good open grain refinish. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 24-717/DS. CURIO. 5000-7000.
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WINCHESTER 1892 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. Lot #4071 (Sale Order 72 of 701) Cal. 44 WCF 44-40. S 365320. Bbl. 16" round 8" shorter than standard. Sporting front sight w/ replacement sporting rear sight. Full length mag. 7 3/8" short rifle forearm 2" shorter than standard. Right side of stock has painted marking that is hard to read. Straight grip walnut stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1906. CONDITION: metal has faded to brown showing heavy wear scattered pitting. Replacement rear sight is reblued. Wood has added finish over dents handling marks. Dark bore w/ worn rifling having a ring approx. 4" from muzzle. 24-764/DS. CURIO. 3750-5500
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FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 Lot #4072 (Sale Order 73 of 701) TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38 WCF. S 16416. Bbl. 24 1/4". Model 1892 takedown lever action rifle mfg. by Winchester in 1892.Top flat of the octagonal bbl. is marked "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/ -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" with "38 W.C.F." marked at the breech. Upper receiver tang is marked "MODEL 1892./ -WINCHESTER-/ PAT.OCT.14.1884." with the S marked on the underside of the receiver. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Plain wood straight grip buttstock with crescent buttplate and plain wood forend. Full length mag. tube with German silver blade front sight and V-notch semi-buck horn rear sight. CONDITION: metal components retain good amounts of their original factory blue finish exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to pleasing gray and brown patinas as well as scattered spots of mild surface oxidation overall. Bore exhibits moderate pitting while retaining good rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and impressions overall from handling and storage but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Buttstock exhibit a notable chip and crack at the toe. A nice example of first year production Winchester Model 1892 takedown lever action rifle. 01-25404/MLW. ANTIQUE. 1750-2750.
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WINCHESTER 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4073 (Sale Order 74 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 245449. Bbl. 24" octagon w/ original sporting sights. Full length mag. Forearm straight grip walnut stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1903. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube retain 70 lightly faded blue showing edge wear. Receiver has faded to gray. Refinished wood shows wear w/ scratches marks. Bore retains sound rifling showing scattered very light pitting. 24-1535/DS. CURIO. 1200-1800.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SADDLE RING LEVER ACTION Lot #4074 (Sale Order 75 of 701) CARBINE. 44-40. S 988555. Bbl. 20". Model 1892 lever action saddle ring carbine mfg. by Winchester in 1927. Left side of replacement bbl. is marked with Winchester's mfg. and patent information followed by the cal. designation at the breech with "-MODEL 92-" and the Winchester trademark logo on the right. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Plain wood straight grip buttstock and forend. Blade front sight with ladder rear sight. Half length mag. tube with saddle ring mounted on left of receiver. CONDITION: original metal components retain traces of their original factory blue finish exhibiting brown and gray patinas with light surface oxidation overall. Bbl. retains bountiful amounts of its blue finish showing some scattered handling marks and light wear. Brilliant mirror bore exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered dings and impressions with the underside of the forend exhibiting a gouge but otherwise remaining sturdy and serviceable. 24-1658/MLW. CURIO. 1200-1800.
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WINCHESTER 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4075 (Sale Order 76 of 701) Cal. 25-20. S 281856. Bbl. 24" round. Replacement bead front sight w/ original sporting rear sight. Full length mag. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Cody Firearms Museum detailing the following information "Type: Rifle / Caliber: 25/20 / Barrel Type: Round / Trigger: Plain / Received in warehouse on May 02 1905 / Shipped from warehouse on May 05 1905 Order number 9962". CONDITION: bbl. retains some blue fading to brown. Receiver has largely faded to brown. Mag. tube retains 70 blue. Forearm shows heavy wear w/ dents marks. Sanded refinished stock has dark appearance w/ chips around top tang. Dark lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. 24-1534/DS. CURIO. 1000-1500.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SPECIAL ORDER CARBINE. Lot #4076 (Sale Order 77 of 701) Cal. 32 WCF 32-20. S 590367. Bbl. 20" carbine style. Replacement pinned brass blade front sight w/ original carbine leaf rear sight. Uncommon 2/3rds length mag. Action has no provision for a saddle ring as normally found on carbines. Blue finish w/ case-colored hammer lever. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Mfg. 1911. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube retain 85 of their lightly worn blue. Action is 70 blue showing spots of flaking. Wood has a moderately worn finish showing scattered handling marks. The bright bore retains sound rifling. 23-5779/DS. CURIO. 1000-1500.
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WINCHESTER 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4077 (Sale Order 78 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF. S 15566. Bbl. 24" octagon. Replacement bead front sight w/ original sporting rear sight having a replacement elevator. Full length mag. Left side of action is stamped "GAVE". Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1892. CONDITION: 40 dull fading blue. Wood has added finish over wear dents scratches handling marks. Lightly pitted bore w/ worn rifling. 01-24580/DS. ANTIQUE. 800-1200.
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WINCHESTER 1892 ANTIQUE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4078 (Sale Order 79 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF. S 31596. Bbl. 24" octagon w/ sporting sights. Full length mag. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Right side of wrist has an inlaid U.S. Indian head coin dated 1893. Mfg. 1893. CONDITION: metal has gray appearance showing handling marks. Wood has heavily worn appearance w/ dents. Left side of stock has repair along lower tang. Dark lightly pitted bore. Action has weak main spring tension. 01-24290/DS. ANTIQUE. 800-1200.
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WINCHESTER 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4079 (Sale Order 80 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 228550. Bbl. 24" round w/ original sporting sights. Full length mag. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1905. CONDITION: metal is fading to brown showing spots of pitting w/ dents handling marks. Wood has a roughed scraped appearance w/ dents marks. Dark pitted bore w/ partially intact rifling. 24-784/DS. CURIO. 800-1200.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 ANTIQUE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4080 (Sale Order 81 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 74984. Bbl. 24" round letter states 26" octagon. Original sporting sights. Full mag. Double-set trigger. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Museum letter stating the following information: "Serial number applied on April 17 1897 / Type: Rifle / Caliber: 38 / Barrel Type: Octagon / Barrel Length: 26 inches / Trigger: Set / Received in warehouse on December 10 1900 / Shipped from warehouse on December 12 1900 / Order number 84915." CONDITION: bbl. and mag. tube retains 80 of their lightly worn blue showing handling wear spots of freckling. Action has a 70 reblued finish showing carry wear. Hammer will not hold in a safe position and triggers will not set properly. Wood has a worn finish w/ numerous dents marks. Left side of the stock has a small crack extending from the action. Generally bright bore retaining lightly worn rifling. 01-24569/DS. ANTIQUE. 700-1000.
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RARE CASE COLORED WINCHESTER 1894 SPECIAL ORDER Lot #4081 (Sale Order 82 of 701) LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 32-40. S 15333. Case colored receiver hammer lever forearm cap buttplate. Research indicates that only 155 model 1894s were shipped from the factory with case colored frames. The highly desirable case colored actions were not catalogued after 1901. Bbl. 28" octagon 2" longer than standard. Sporting front sight Lyman No. 6 folding leaf rear sight with a combination tang sight. Full length mag. Walnut forearm hard rubber capped pistol grip stock with crescent steel buttplate. Stock forearm have the distinctive style "I" factory checkering that identifies the highly collectable semi deluxe rifles. Inside of lower tang is marked w/ assembly number "3322" followed by a circular mark number "47". Top tang channel of stock has matching assembly number "3322". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Cody Firearms Museum Records Office detailing the following information "SN applied: 6-8-1896. Date In: 7-1-1897. Rifle. Caliber/Gauge: 32/40. Bbl Shape: Oct. Length: 28. Trigger: Plain. Stock: PLain pistol grip checkered. Other Features: CHcase hardened. Date Shipped: 7-2-1897. Order : 10440.". CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube retain over 90 lightly faded blue showing small handling marks. Frame hammer lever retain over 90 dark beautifully visible case colors showing carry edge wear. Forearm cap buttplate retain over 40 nicely visible case colors. Original wood finish checkering show light wear with scattered scratches marks. Bore retains sound rifling having a slightly dull appearance. 01-23947/DS. ANTIQUE. 20000-30000.
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SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1894 NO. 6 ENGRAVED Lot #4082 (Sale Order 83 of 701) DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE INSCRIBED TO CHICAGO FEDERATION OF LABOR PRESIDENT JOHN FITZPATRICK. Cal. 30 WCF 30-30. S 159800. Bbl. 26" octagon. Lyman no. 4 hunting sight w/ filler in rear dovetail no. 21 "Climbin Lyman" receiver sight. Full length takedown mag. Action has no. 6 engraving featuring vignettes of deer on right bighorn sheep on left. Scenes are surrounded by arabesque scroll fancy borders. Complimenting engraving extends to upper lower action areas along w/ bbl. extension breech end of bbl. crescent steel buttplate. Although the letter does not state factory engraved this engraving is undoubtedly period and done in the hand of Ulrich. "WINCHESTER ENGRAVING" by R.L. Wilson states 378 model 1894s in the serial number range 1-353999 were engraved and only 25 featured No. 6 engraving. Rifle features include double set triggers. Forearm hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of XX fancy walnut w/ style "H" factory checkering German silver nameplate in toeline. Left inside of lower tang is marked w/ assembly number "15557" followed by wood grade marking "XX". Back of stock is stamped "94/T/15557". Floorplate of rifle is engraved initials "C.F.L. / Chicago 1902". John Fitzpatrick was an organizer of the Chicago Federation of Labor "CFL". He served as President of the CFL in 1900 again from 1906 until his death in 1946. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a Cody Firearms Museum letter listing the following information "Type: Rifle. Caliber: 30. Barrel Type: Octagon. Trigger: Set. Takedown. Received in warehouse on December 16 1902. Shipped from warehouse on December 17 1902 Order number 168765". 2 Pages of info including a photo of John Fitzpatrick are also included. CONDITION: action retains 40 original blue fading to gray overall however sides of action in areas of engraving show a greater degree of bluing than bottom carry area and around takedown ring. Mag. tube has 80 lightly faded blue. Bbl. has 60 dull blue showing light pitting edge wear. Wood retains a majority of its original glossy finish with occasional scattered light to moderate handling marks and scratches. Notable losses to finish appear at rear of forend forward portion of wrist and around tangs as one would expect to see from a gun that was used but not abused. Toe of stock has cracks extending from both sides. Sound action triggers. Bore has darkened appearance retaining sound rifling. 23-4785/BS. CURIO. 20000-30000.
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EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER 1894 34" OCTAGON DELUXE Lot #4083 (Sale Order 84 of 701) STYLE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. S# 397081. Bbl. 34" octagon. Sporting front sight w/ elevator adj. sporting rear sight & Marble combination tang sight. Full length tubular mag. is held by 2 bands. Blue finished w/ case colored hammer & lever. Forearm & pistol grip deluxe style replacement stock of XXX fancy black walnut w/ grain very typical of deluxe Winchesters of the period. Features include hard rubber grip cap, crescent steel buttplate & hand checkering done in the factory style H. S# indicates 1907 mfg. "Armax" the journal of the Cody Firearms Museum, vol. VI shows a survey of Winchester 1894 records S# 1-353999. Model 1894 records after that S# were destroyed by a factory fire in the 1960s. The survey of existing records lists only 2 34" model 1894 rifles as being produced. CONDITION: bbl. & mag. tube retain over 95% blue showing edge wear w/ apparent touch up around scattered small marks. Receiver retains over 80% blue showing edge wear w/ areas of fading. Hammer & lever retain over 80% nicely visible case colors. Wood has good finish & checkering. Butt section of stock shows some open grain checks. Bright bore retains strong rifling. (24-2121/DS). CURIO. $32,500-45,000.
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NEIL HARTLIEP ENGRAVED WINCHESTER 94 PRE 64 LEVER Lot #4084 (Sale Order 85 of 701) ACTION CARBINE. Cal. 30-30. S 2177792. Bbl. 20". Hooded ramp bead front sight w/ replacement elevator adjustable rear sight. Full length mag. Action has full coverage deep relief engraving by Master Engraver Neil Hartliep. Right side of receiver features a buffalo and bust of a prong horn antelope. Left side features a grizzly bugling bull elk and bust of white tail deer. Scenes have punch dot background with highlights of oak leaf scroll and wavy borders that continue to upper and lower receiver areas and breech end of barrel. Sides of receiver and lever have gold wire highlights and breech and end of bbl. has gold bands. Lever has a gold inlaid initial "N". Right side of action above loading gate is signed "N. Hartliep / 94". Custom forearm and carbine stock of burl figured fancy black walnut using original steel buttplate. Mfg. 1956. CONDITION: near excellent as upgraded. Over 98 blue showing small spots at forward ends of bbl. and mag. Wood has very good finish with visible glass bedding lines around the action. Very good bore. 24-1985/DS. CURIO. 6000-8000.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TRAPPER STYLE LEVER ACTION Lot #4085 (Sale Order 86 of 701) SRC. Cal. 38-55 WCF. S 753920. Bbl. appears to be shortened to 16" round carbine style. Pinned blade front sight w/ carbine leaf rear sight. Full length mag. Blue finish. 8" Trapper length walnut forearm 1" shorter than standard. Straight grip walnut stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. Serial number indicates 1914 mfg. CONDITION: over 95 finely reblued finish showing marks spots of finish loss on action. Area around front sight boss shows small holes plum coloring where it was welded to the bbl. Wood has good open grain refinish. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 24-715. CURIO. 5000-7000.
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VERY EARLY 3 DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER "254" WINCHESTER Lot #4086 (Sale Order 87 of 701) FIRST MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. S 254. Mfg 1894 first year of production. Receiver has the rare "10 o'clock screw" located at the top rear of the loading gate which is found on nearly all M1894s up to the 800 S. 26" Octagon bbl. is fitted with a Lyman no. 4 hunting front sight original semi buckhorn rear sight having replacement elevator Full length mag. tube. Rifle is stocked with a Walnut forearm straight grip stock with smooth crescent steel buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Cody Firearms Museum detailing the following information "Serial number applied on October 25 1894 / Type: Rifle / Caliber: 38/55 / Barrel Type: Octagon / Trigger: Plain / Received in warehouse on November 16 1894 / Shipped from warehouse on December 07 1894 Order number 3485". CONDITION: metal has faded to gray showing scattered very light pitting. Heavily worn wood has added finish over dents marks scratches. Stock has large chips on both sides of top tang w/ crack running through left side of wrist. Dark bore shows light pitting retains intact rifling. 01-24808/DS. ANTIQUE. 3000-4500.
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WINCHESTER 94 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. Lot #4087 (Sale Order 88 of 701) Cal. 30 WCF. S 1053231. Bbl. 20" octagon of Nickel Steel 6" shorter than standard. Sporting sights. Full length mag. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer. Forearm measures 8 3/8" between action mag. cap 1" shorter than standard 26" rifles. Straight grip walnut stock w/ crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 4 piece cleaning rod held in stock compartment. Cody Firearms Museum Records Check listing the following information "Serial number applied on August 27 1929 / Configuration records not available". CONDITION: over 80 original blue showing light carry wear w/ flaking on portions of the receiver. Hammer retains 70 case colors. Lightly worn original wood finish shows scattered scratches marks. PROVENANCE: formerly of the extraordinary Wes Adams collection. 24-1182/DS. CURIO. 3000-5000.
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WINCHESTER 94 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. Lot #4088 (Sale Order 89 of 701) Cal. 30 WCF. S 1218217. Bbl. 20" octagon of Nickel Steel 6" shorter than standard. Replacement Redfield bead front sight is missing bead. Elevator adj. sporting rear sight. Full length mag tube. Blue finish. Nicely grained walnut forearm is 8 3/8" between the action mag. cap 1" shorter than standard bbl. length rifles. Straight grip walnut stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Museum Records Check detailing the following information "Serial Number applied on January 25 1940 / Configuration records not available". CONDITION: metal retains over 80 lightly faded original blue showing carry edge wear w/ some spots of fading. Wood has lightly worn finish w/ scratches handling marks. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. 24-1167/DS. CURIO. 2500-4000.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 94 TRANSITIONAL LEVER ACTION Lot #4089 (Sale Order 90 of 701) CARBINE. Cal. 30 WCF 30-30. S 1126331. Bbl. 20" carbine style. Unusual configuration with later sights and early style carbine buttplate. Hooded ramp gold bead front sight with elevator adjustable sporting rear sight. Full length mag. Blued finish. Long wood forearm walnut stock. Polishing room records indicate mfg. 1937. CONDITION: all original carbine retains approx. 95 original blue showing carry wear sm. handling marks. Carbine steel buttplate has faded finish showing marks spotted spots of corrosion. Original wood finish shows light wear with scattered small scratches marks. Bright near excellent bore. 22-5235/DS. CURIO. 2000-3000.
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ANTIQUE WINCHESTER 1894 LEVER ACTION SRC. Lot #4090 (Sale Order 91 of 701) Cal. 32-40. S 4666. Bbl. 20". German silver pinned blade front sight w/ carbine leaf rear sight. Full length mag. Carbine forearm straight grip walnut stock w/ carbine steel buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Cody Firearms Museum detailing the following information "The manufacturer's data for Model 1894 serial number 4666 as extracted from the original Winchester records housed in the museum are as follows. / Carbine / 32/40 caliber / Received in warehouse on August 17 1895 / Shipped from warehouse on March 14 1896 order number 7533". CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray showing areas of very light pitting. Wood has age darkened appearance w/ numerous scratches marks small dents. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. 01-25122/DS. ANTIQUE. 2000-3000.
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WINCHESTER 1894 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4091 (Sale Order 92 of 701) Cal. 32 Win Spl. S 282446. Bbl. 26" octagon. Sporting front sight w/ Winchester smokeless powder rear sight. Full length takedown style mag. tube. Nicely grained walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1903. Metal retains over 70 lightly faded original blue showing carry edge wear. Wood has added varnish over light wear w/ scattered scratches marks. Bore retains strong rifling. 24-1160/DS. CURIO. 1500-2000.
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WINCHESTER 1894 LEVER ACTION SRC. Lot #4092 (Sale Order 93 of 701) Cal. 38-55. S 557448. Bbl. 20". Pinned blade front sight w/ carbine leaf rear sight. Full length mag. Action has saddle ring on left side. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer lever. Gumwood forearm stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. Mfg. 1911. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube retain 90 lightly faded blue showing spots of finish loss. Action shows 60 fading blue showing carry wear flaking w/ spots of corrosion. Hammer lever retain 40 visible case colors. Stocks have original finish showing scratches marks. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. 24-1174/DS. CURIO. 1500-2500.
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WINCHESTER 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4093 (Sale Order 94 of 701) Cal. 30 WCF. S 894181. Bbl. 26" octagon. Marbles Sheard front sight filler in rear dovetail w/ Lyman combination tang sight. Full length mag. Bottom of action by floorplate has initials "WJ". Blue finish. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1921. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube retain over 90 lightly faded blue showing edge wear w/ series of small dents near mag. band. Action retains 60 dull fading blue w/ flaking carry wear. Wood finish shows wear flaking w/ scratches marks dents. Very good bore. 24-1189/DS. CURIO. 1500-2000.
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WINCHESTER 1894 LEVER ACTION SRC. Lot #4094 (Sale Order 95 of 701) Cal. 25-35. S 449934. Bbl. 20". Replacement German silver-pinned blade front sight. Winchester Express rear sight: the standing leaf is bent at the rear not allowing the blades to fold properly. Full-length mag. Left side of the action has a saddle ring. Gumwood forearm straight grip stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. Mfg. 1910. CONDITION: 30 dull fading blue w/ scattered light pitting. Wood has a worn finish w/ numerous dents handling marks. Bore is dark w/ worn rifling. 23-5775/DS. CURIO. 1400-2100.
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WINCHESTER 1894 ANTIQUE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4095 (Sale Order 96 of 701) Cal. 30 WCF. S 34798. Bbl. 26" octagon. Combination front sight filler in rear dovetail w/ combination tang sight. Full length mag. Action features a double set trigger. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1895. CONDITION: 40 dull fading blue showing edge carry wear as well as scattered light pitting. Forearm has added finish over heavy wear w/ dents marks. Sanded stock has oil finish showing wear handling marks w/ a crack extending from right side of action. Triggers will not set function properly. Dark pitted bore. 01-24291/DS. ANTIQUE. 1200-1600.
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WINCHESTER 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4096 (Sale Order 97 of 701) Cal. 38-55. S 386968. Bbl. 26" round. Replacement front sight with broken bead sporting rear sight and combination tang sight. Full-length mag. Walnut forearm and straight grip stock with crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1907. CONDITION: bbl. retains 20 blue showing spots of corrosion. Mag. tube retains 70 lightly faded blue. Action has faded to gray. Stock and forearms have a heavy coat of added varnish over scattered scratches marks. The lightly pitted bore has worn rifling. 23-5413/DS. CURIO. 1200-1800.
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WINCHESTER 1894 LEVER ACTION SRC. Lot #4097 (Sale Order 98 of 701) Cal. 25-35 WCF. S 661392. Bbl. 20". Replacement pinned blade front sight w/ express rear sight. Full length mag. Action has saddle ring on left side. Gumwood carbine forearm stock w/ carbine steel buttplate. Mfg. 1913. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube retain 60 dull lightly faded blue. Action has faded to gray. Wood shows scratches handling marks w/ several heavy dents. Bore has lightly frosted appearance retaining sound rifling. 24-1175/DS. CURIO. 1200-1800.
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EXTREMELY EARLY 3-DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER WINCHESTER Lot #4098 (Sale Order 99 of 701) MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. S 901. Bbl. 26". First year production Model 1894 lever action rifle mfg. by Winchester in 1894. The top of the rnd. bbl. is marked "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/ -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight with the cal. designation "38-55" stamped at the breech. Upper receiver tang is marked "MODEL 1894./ -WINCHESTER-/ PAT.AUG.21.1894.". 3-digit S "901" is marked on the underside of the receiver. Metal components exhibit a blue finish. Plain wood straight grip buttstock with crescent buttplate and smooth wood forend. Aftermarket brass beaded blade front sight with ground down semi-buckhorn V-notch rear sight. Full length mag. tube. CONDITION: metal components retain fair amounts of their original factory blue finish with the balance exhibiting a toned gray patina scattered spots of darker discoloration as well as some spots of light to mild surface oxidation overall. Fair bore exhibiting scattered spots of moderate pitting while retaining fair rifling throughout. Buttstock exhibits scattered handling marks and impressions with 2-chips present along the right side of the upper receiver tang. Forend exhibits a repaired crack that runs the entire length from the receiver to the nosecap and shows heavy wear with several deep gouges. An extremely early example of an iconic Winchester lever action rifle. 01-25119/MLW. ANTIQUE. 1000-2000.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 ANTIQUE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4099 (Sale Order 100 of 701) Cal. 30 WCF. S 23107. Bbl. 26" round. German silver blade rocky mountain front sight w/ sporting rear sight having a replacement elevator. Full length mag. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1895. CONDITION: 20 fading bbl. blue w/ balance of bbl. mag. tube action having faded gray appearance showing areas of cleaning scattered spots of light pitting. Wood shows heavy wear w/ scratches dents handling marks. Stock has cracks on both sides extended from the action. Bore has darkened appearance retains sound rifling. 01-24295/DS. ANTIQUE. 1000-1500.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4100 (Sale Order 101 of 701) Cal. 38-55. S 217028. Bbl. 25 1/2" replacement w/ later style model 94 markings as used on commemorative rifles. Replacement flat top style sporting rear sight. Full length mag. Walnut forearm striaght grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1901. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube retain 70 faded blue showing carry wear. Action has largely faded to gray showing small dents spots of corrosion. Forearm has added finish over heavy wear w/ repair next to action. Sanded refinished stock has worn appearance. Very good bore. 23-5347/DS. CURIO. 1000-1500.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4101 (Sale Order 102 of 701) Cal. 38-55. S 287070. Bbl. 26" round w/ sporting sights. Full-length mag. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1903. CONDITION: bbl. action blue is fading to brown showing carry wear spots of corrosion. Mag. tube contains 80 dull lightly faded blue. Sanded wood has a worn appearance. Dark lightly pitted bore w/ worn rifling. 23-5356/DS. CURIO. 1000-1500.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4102 (Sale Order 103 of 701) Cal. 30 WCF. S 453639. Bbl. 26" octagon. Sporting front sight w/ express rear sight. Full length mag. Blue finish. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1908. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube retain 60 dull blue showing areas of fading light corrosion. Receiver has faded to gray/brown. Wood has worn original finish showing numerous scratches marks. Dark bore w/ lightly worn rifling. 24-1647/DS. CURIO. 1000-1500.
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WINCHESTER 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4103 (Sale Order 104 of 701) Cal. 32 WS. S 474587. Bbl. 26" octagon. Replacement bead front sight with original sporting rear sight. Full-length mag. Walnut forearm and straight grip stock with crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1909. CONDITION: bbl. and mag. tube retain 80 lightly faded blue showing edge wear and handling marks. The receiver has a dull gray/blue appearance from a touch-up finish. Sanded and refinished wood shows scattered small dents and handling marks. Bore retains lightly worn rifling. 23-5447/DS. CURIO. 1000-1800.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 94 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION Lot #4104 (Sale Order 105 of 701) SRC. Cal. 32 W.S. S 960068. Bbl. 20". Replacement blade front sight w/ original carbine leaf rear sight. Desirable 2/3rds length mag. Action has a saddle ring on the left side. Walnut forearm straight grip carbine stock w/ replacement metal shotgun-style buttplate. Mfg. 1925. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube retain over 80 of their blue. Action has a faded gray appearance. Original wood finish shows light wear w/ scattered handling marks having cracks extending from both sides of the action. Heel of stock shows some rounding from fitting to the replacement buttplate. The lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. 23-5777/DS. CURIO. 1000-1500.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4105 (Sale Order 106 of 701) Cal. 30 WCF. S 62213. Bbl. 26" octagon. Combination front sight w/ combination tang sight. Full length mag. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer lever. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1896. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube retain over 80 lightly faded blue showing muzzle edge wear. Receiver blue is fading to brown. Wood has worn finish showing dents handling marks. Stock has a small chip right of top tang. Forearm has a long crack on left side extending from the forearm cap. Front sight ring is bent. Dark lightly pitted bore retaining sound rifling. 01-24293/DS. ANTIQUE. 900-1400.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4106 (Sale Order 107 of 701) Cal. 30 WCF. S 389987. Bbl. 26" octagon. Sporting front sight w/ a Winchester express rear sight. Full length mag. blue finish w/ case colored hammer lever. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Left side of comb has hand scratched initials "E.W.". Mfg. 1907. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube retain 70 lightly faded blue showing edge wear. Action retains 50 blue showing carry wear w/ spots of freckling. Hammer lever showing some case colors on sides. Wood has worn finish showing scratches marks w/ chips on both sides of top tang. Very good bright bore. 23-5359/DS. CURIO. 900-1400.
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WINCHESTER 1894 ANTIQUE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4107 (Sale Order 108 of 701) Cal. 25-35. S 114480. Bbl. rnd. shortened to 24 1/4". Replacement bead front sight w/ replacement elevator adj. rear sight. Mag. tube is shortened to bbl. length. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1897. CONDITION: bbl. action have cleaned gray appearance showing dents scratches sm. spots of pitting. Mag. tube retains 70 blue and appears to be replacement. Stock forearm show heavy wear w/ dents having cracks at front of forearm toe of stock. Bore has slightly darkened appearance retains strong rifling. 01-24288/DS. ANTIQUE. 800-1200.
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WINCHESTER 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4108 (Sale Order 109 of 701) Cal. 38-55. S 222674. Bbl. 26" octagon w/ sporting sights. Button mag. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1901. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance showing scattered pitting. Sanded refinished wood shows scratches marks. Dark lightly pitted bore. 23-5730/DS. CURIO. 800-1200.
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WINCHESTER 1894 LEVER ACTION CARBINE. Lot #4109 (Sale Order 110 of 701) Cal. 25-35 WCF. S 288482. Bbl. shortened to 16" w/ filled dovetail 5" from breech end. Bbl. has no remaining mfg. mark. Reattached pinned blade front sight w/ express rear sight. Mag. tube is shortened to match bbl. length. 8" band fastened forearm. Walnut carbine stock w/ steel trapdoor carbine buttplate. Mfg. 1903. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube have gray coloration from touch-up finish. Action has 70 dull fading reblued finish showing scratches marks. Stocks have good reblued finish. Dark lightly pitted bore w/ worn rifling. 24-1193/DS. CURIO. 800-1200.
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WINCHESTER 1894 LEVER ACTION SRC. Lot #4110 (Sale Order 111 of 701) Cal. 25-35 WCF. S 911716. Bbl. 20". Replacement pinned blade front sight w/ carbine leaf rear sight. Full length mag. Action has saddle ring on left side. Blue finish. Walnut forearm carbine stock w/ carbine steel buttplate. Toeline of stock has 4 cut kill notches. Mfg. 1922. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube retain 80 lightly worn blue. Action has largely faded to gray. Worn wood finish shows scratches marks small dents. Dark bore w/ worn rifling. 24-1170/DS. CURIO. 800-1200.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 94 LEVER ACTION SRC. Lot #4111 (Sale Order 112 of 701) Cal. 32 W.S. S 925366. Bbl. 20". Marble replacement pinned blade bead front sight w/ original carbine leaf rear sight. Full-length mag. Action has a saddle ring on the left side. Gumwood forearm straight grip stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. Mfg. 1923. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube retain 90 blue showing light scratches. Action has largely faded to gray. Stocks have worn original finish showing scattered scratches dents. Bore is generally bright w/ lightly worn rifling. 23-5778/DS. CURIO. 800-1200.
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WINCHESTER 1894 LEVER ACTION SRC. Lot #4112 (Sale Order 113 of 701) Cal. 30 WCF. S 583300. Bbl. 20". Replacement white bead pinned blade front sight w/ Winchester Express rear sight. Full-length mag. Left side of the action has a saddle ring stud the ring is removed. Gumwood forearm straight grip stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. Mfg. 1911. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube retain 75 of their lightly faded blue. Action has largely faded to gray/brown. Original wood finish shows moderate wear w/ scattered marks dents. Bore retains sound rifling. 23-5774/DS. CURIO. 600-900.
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WINCHESTER 1895 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4113 (Sale Order 114 of 701) Cal. 30 Govt. 1903. S 82017B. Bbl. 24" round of takedown style. Ramp mounted bead front sight filler in rear dovetail w/ Climbin' Lyman no. 21 receiver sight. Action has saddle ring on left side. Ebony tipped schnable forearm straight grip walnut stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Leather sling on original hooks Winchester sling eyes. Mfg. 1915. CONDITION: bbl. retains 80 lightly worn blue. Receiver finish has faded to gray. Leather mag. retain 80 blue. Sanded refinished wood shows scattered handling marks. Bore retains strong rifling. 23-5360/DS. CURIO. 1000-1500.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 53 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4114 (Sale Order 115 of 701) Cal. 44 WCF 44-40. S 8201. Bbl. 22" round w/ ramp mounted replacement bead front sight flat top sporting rear sight. Button mag. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ grooved steel buttplate. Mfg. 1927. CONDITION: bbl. retains 50 lightly faded blue. Action has faded to gray showing spotted corrosion. Refinished wood shows wear w/ scratches marks. Good bright bore. 24-1538/DS. CURIO. 1400-1900.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 55 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4115 (Sale Order 116 of 701) Cal. 30 WCF 30-30. S 1039589. Bbl. 24" tapered round. Ramp mounted replacement bead front sight w/ original flat top sporting rear sight. Half length takedown mag. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ grooved steel buttplate. Mfg. 1928. CONDITION: bbl. retains 80 lightly faded blue. Action is fading to gray. Original wood finish shows wear w/ numerous scratches marks small dents. Good bright bore. 24-1539/DS. CURIO. 1000-1500.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 65 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4116 (Sale Order 117 of 701) Cal. 218 Bee. S 1007000. Bbl. 24" tapered rnd. Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ filler in rear dovetail. Weaver K 4 scope w/ standard crosshairs on added Weaver side mount. Button mag. Walnut forearm pistol grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1932. CONDITION: over 80 lightly faded blue showing carry edge wear. Wood has worn original finish showing scattered scratches marks. Very good bright bore. Scope has cloudy optics. 23-5631/DS. CURIO. 800-1200.
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WINCHESTER 88 PRE 64 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4117 (Sale Order 118 of 701) Cal. 358 Win. S 96451. Bbl. 22" round. Ramp mounted hooded bead front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight. Blue finish. Walnut stock features hand checkering steel grip cap sling swivels plastic buttplate. MAGS: 1 detachable 4 rd. Mfg. 1960. CONDITION: over 98 original blue. Very good original stock finish showing scattered scratches marks. Bright near excellent bore. 24-1536/DS. CURIO. 2500-3500.
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SCARCE WINCHESTER 1885 LOW WALL Lot #4118 (Sale Order 119 of 701) SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 44 WCF 44-40. S 61722. Bbl. 16" tapered round. Pinned blade front sight w/ carbine leaf rear sight. Action has saddle ring on left side. Blue finished bbl w/ case colored action buttplate. Replacement plain rounded tip walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Cody Firearms Museum detailing the following information "Serial number applied on March 08 1893 / Type: Carbine / Caliber: 44 WCF / Barrel Length: 16 inches / Trigger: Plain / Received in warehouse on January 26 1895 / Shipped from warehouse on January 26 1895 Order number 6210". CONDITION: beautifully restored carbine retaining nearly all reblued re-case colored finish. Very good open grain wood finish showing spot of finish loss darkening behind top tang. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24724/DS. ANTIQUE. 3000-5000.
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WINCHESTER 1885 DELUXE HIGH WALL SCHUETZEN Lot #4119 (Sale Order 120 of 701) RIFLE. Cal. 32-40. S 2252. Bbl. 30" oct. measuring 7/8" across flats at muzzle. Wind gauge front sight filler in rear dovetail w/ mid range Vernier tang sight. Plain trigger record check states "set". Case colored action. Ebony tipped schnabel tipped forearm of fancy walnut w/ style H hand checkering. Hard rubber capped pistol grip stock w/ shadow line cheekpiece style H checkering nickel finished brass Schuetzen buttplate. Left inside of lower tang is marked w/ assembly no. "1039" followed by "1" wood grade marking "XX" "SBC". Mfg. 1886. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Records Check stating the following: "Type:/ Rifle / Caliber: 32-40 / Barrel Type: Octagon / Barrel Weight: 3 / Barrel Length: 30 inches / Trigger: Set / Checkered Stock Pistol Grip / Swiss butt plate / Received in warehouse on April 22 1886 / Shipped from warehouse on May 04 1886 Order number 5982 / Repair and Return on February 22 1901 Order number 63135." CONDITION: bbl. has over 98 soft original appearing reblued finish. Action shows over 97 vivid restored case colors showing slight edge wear. Wood has original finish showing scratches marks areas of wear w/ spots of lifting finish on lower portions of stock. Stock has hairline cracks extending from both sides of receiver. Sound mechanics. Bore has a slightly darkened appearance w/ worn rifling showing spots of light pitting. 01-21198/DS. ANTIQUE. 8000-10000.
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WINCHESTER 1885 HIWALL DELUXE SCHUETZEN SINGLE Lot #4120 (Sale Order 121 of 701) SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. S 86197. Bbl. 26" no. 2 wt. octagon. Combination front sight filler in rear dovetail w/ tang sight. Double set triggers and standard Schuetzen lever. Blue and case colored finish. Schnabel tipped forearm with ebony insert and hard rubber capped Schuetzen style stock of "XX" fancy black walnut. Style H factory checkering and steel Swiss buttplate. Right inside of lower tang is marked with assembly no. "9057" followed by wood grade "XX" and "HS". Last two assembly numbers are visible in top tang channel of the stock. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a Cody Firearms Record Check - Serial number applied on April 141900. Type: Rifle Caliber: 22 LRF Barrel Type: 1/2 Octagon Barrel Weight: 2 Barrel Length 26 inches. Trigger: Schuetzen Set Checkered stock Pistol grip Sights: Lyman rear Cup disc Lyman combination front Helm buttplate Dutch cheekpiece Spur Lever Received in warehouse on April 191900 Shipped from Warehouse on April 25 1900 Order number 55547 Repair and Return on July 09 1900 Order number 61683 Repair and Return on July 08 1902 Order number 143775 Repair and return on September 27 1906 Order Number 71083. CONDITION: bbl. retains 70 dull slightly faded blue showing edge wear. Action has fading blue on receiver sides with carry areas fading to brown. Original wood finish shows wear with spots of finish loss having scratches and marks. Set trigger is not functioning properly. Bore retains lightly worn rifling. 24-1793/DS. CURIO. 2500-4000.
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WINCHESTER 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Lot #4121 (Sale Order 122 of 701) Cal. 50-110 Express. S 105189. Bbl. 30" octagon no. 4 weight. Combination front sight express rear sight. w/ Lyman no. 103 wind gauge tang sight. Double set triggers. Schnable tipped walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. WEIGHT: 10 lbs 6.4 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Cody Firearms Museum detailing the following information "Serial number applied on May 06 1907 / Caliber: 50/110 Ex / Barrel Type: Octagon / Barrel Weight: 4 / Barrel Length: 30 inches / Trigger: Set / Received in warehouse on May 11 1907 / Shipped from warehouse on May 13 1907 Order number 99495". CONDITION: bbl. retains 70 dull fading blue. Action has faded to gray. Refinished wood shows scattered scratches marks. Bore is bright w/ good rifling. Set trigger has good function. 24-742/DS. CURIO. 3500-5500.
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CUSTOM ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 90 SLIDE-ACTION Lot #4122 (Sale Order 123 of 701) RIFLE. Cal. 22 Long. S 795490. Bbl. 24" octagon w/ original sights. Tubular mag. Gold finished action is hand engraved in a design that is similar to factory no. 8 engraving. Vignette on right side of receiver features a running jackrabbit. Left side vignette depicts a woodland scene w/ a squirrel. Scenes are surrounded by vine type foliate scroll w/ stippled backgrounds. Complimentary engraving extends to upper lower receiver areas as well as trigger guard breech block buttplate. Breech muzzle ends of bbl. have gold bands accented by scroll highlights. Custom forearm straight grip stock of nicely grained walnut have gloss finish style H hand checkering. Bbl. mag. tube small parts have a brilliant high polished custom blue. Total of 848936 M1890 M90 rifles were mfg. between 1890 1937. CONDITION: near excellent as upgraded retaining over 98 custom finish. Very good bright bore. 23-945/DS. CURIO. 6500-9500.
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WINCHESTER 1890 EARLY SECOND MODEL BRITISH PROOFED Lot #4123 (Sale Order 124 of 701) SLIDE-ACTION RIFLE. Cal. rechambered to 22 LR from 22 Long. S# 77840. Bbl. 24" octagon w/ original sporting sights. Tubular mag. Case-colored second model action w/ mortised breech block. Bbl. frame breech block have British nitro proofs w/ added 22 LR cal. markings. Small round grooved slide handle straight grip walnut stock w/ case-colored crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1899. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube breech block retain over 80 blue showing muzzle slide wear w/ scattered scratches. Action retains over 70 of the nicely visible case colors on receiver sides w/ fading in carry areas. Buttplate retains traces of a case-colored finish. Original wood finish shows light wear w/ scattered scratches marks small dents. Good bright bore w/ sound rifling. 22-2272/DS. CURIO. 2500-3500.
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WINCHESTER 1890 EARLY 2ND MODEL SLIDE ACTION Lot #4124 (Sale Order 125 of 701) RIFLE. Cal. 22 Short. S. 82769. Bbl. 24" octagon. Original sporting sights. Tubular mag. Case-colored action w/ mortised breech block. Grooved walnut slide handle straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1900. CONDITION: Bbl. and mag. tube are over 85 blue showing slide edge wear. Action buttplate retain 70 of the case colors. Colors are bright on the left side of receiver showing more fading in other areas. Original wood finish shows wear spots with scattered marks. The bright bore retains sound rifling. 22-2251/DS. CURIO. 2250-3000.
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WINCHESTER 1890 3RD MODEL SLIDE ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4125 (Sale Order 126 of 701) Cal. 22 WRF. S. 384197. Bbl. 24" octagon. Original sporting bbl. sights with combination tang sight. Tubular mag. Blue finish w/ case-colored hammer. Grooved slide handle w/ straight grip walnut stock has a crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1908. CONDITION: over 70 lightly faded original blue showing carry edge wear w/ scattered marks. Lightly worn original wood finish shows scratches marks. Very good bore. 22-2264/DS. CURIO. 1500-2000.
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WINCHESTER 1890 LATE SECOND MODEL SLIDE-ACTION Lot #4126 (Sale Order 127 of 701) RIFLE. Cal. 22 WRF. S 260785. Bbl. 24" octagon. Sporting sights. Tubular mag. Blue finish w/ case-colored hammer. Small round grooved slide handle straight grip walnut stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Serial number indicates 1905 mfg. CONDITION: 70 lightly faded blue showing scattered spots of pitting. Hammer has lightly visible case colors. Wood has a lightly worn finish showing scattered scratches marks. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. 22-2270/DS. CURIO. 1250-1750.
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WINCHESTER 1890 HALF NICKEL THIRD MODEL PUMP Lot #4127 (Sale Order 128 of 701) RIFLE. Cal. 22 WRF. S 432164A. Bbl. 24" octagon. Model 1890 rear sight w/ bead front sight. Action crescent buttplate are nickel finished. Grooved slide handle straight grip walnut stock. Mfg. 1911. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube have acquired a brown patina appearance. Action buttplate retain 60 nickel finish showing wear w/ series of scratches on receiver sides. Forearm shows heavy wear w/ scattered dents. Stock has added finish over dents scratches marks. Front sight is missing bead rear sight is missing adj. screw replaced w/ a small piece of metal under the sight. Dark lightly pitted bore. Good mechanics. 23-5362/DS. CURIO. 700-1000.
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WINCHESTER 1906 HALF NICKEL EXPERT PUMP RIFLE. Lot #4128 (Sale Order 129 of 701) Cal. 22 SLLR. S 568410B. Bbl. 20" round. King patent triple bead front sight filler in rear dovetail w/ Marble combination tang sight. Tubular mag. Gumwood pistol grip stock w/ wagon wheel buttplate milk pail style slide handle. Serial number indicates 1920 mfg. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube have 90 dull reblued finish. Action retains 90 original nickel finish having a dull appearance w/ scattered spots of finish loss. Unsanded stocks have spots of added finish over scratches handling marks small dents. Bright bore retains very good rifling. 24-944/DS. CURIO. 2500-3500.
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3 DIGIT 360 WINCHESTER MODEL 61 SLIDE-ACTION Lot #4129 (Sale Order 130 of 701) RIFLE. Cal. 22 SLLR. S 360. Bbl. 24" round w/ original sporting sights. Short flat bottom groove forearm pistol grip walnut stock w/ checkered steel buttplate. Only 3532 model 61s were mfg. in 1932 the first year of production. CONDITION: very nice early rifle retaining 90 lightly faded original blue showing slide edge wear. Original wood finish shows scattered scratches marks. Bore is bright w/ lightly worn rifling. 24-939. CURIO. 4000-6000.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 61 OCTAGON PUMP RIFLE. Lot #4130 (Sale Order 131 of 701) Cal. 22 LR. S 7214. Bbl. 24" octagon. Replacement bead front sight w/ sporting rear sight. Tubular mag. Small grooved walnut forearm. Nicely grained pistol grip walnut stock w/ checkered steel buttplate. Mfg. 1934. CONDITION: over 80 dull lightly faded blue showing edge wear spots of freckling. Forearm has full worn finish showing scratches marks. Original stock finish shows scattered scratches marks. Bright bore w/ lightly worn rifling. 24-943/DS. CURIO. 2750-3750.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 61 OCTAGON PUMP RIFLE. Lot #4131 (Sale Order 132 of 701) Cal. 22 WRF. S 38945. Bbl. 24" octagon w/ bead front sight sporting rear sight. Tubular mag. Flat bottom groove forearm. Pistol grip walnut stock w/ checkered steel buttplate has added checkering at wrist. Mfg. 1939. CONDITION: 70 dull fading blue showing scattered freckling. Forearm has slightly worn original finish w/ handling marks. Sanded refinished stock w/ a few small marks. Added checkering is sharp. Very good bright bore. 24-942/DS. CURIO. 2750-3750.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 61 MAGNUM PUMP RIFLE. Lot #4132 (Sale Order 133 of 701) Cal. 22 Mag. S 310959. Bbl. 24" round. Sporting sights. Tubular mag. Receiver is grooved for tip-off scope mounts. Flat bottom grooved forearm pistol grip walnut stock w/ plastic buttplate. Mfg. 1962. CONDITION: over 98 original blue. Original wood finish shows scattered scratches marks wear spots. Very good bright bore. 22-2274/DS. CURIO. 1500-2000.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 61 MAGNUM PUMP RIFLE. Lot #4133 (Sale Order 134 of 701) Cal. 22 Magnum RF. S 330839. Bbl. 24" w/ sporting sights. Tubular mag. Grooved receiver has a Redfield 4x rimfire scope on tip-off mounts. Flat bottom groove forearm pistol grip stock w/ plastic buttplate. Mfg. 1963. CONDITION: 80 blue showing slide carry wear. Original wood finish shows wear spots w/ scattered scratches marks. Very good bore. Scope has clear optics. 23-6018/DS. CURIO. 1000-1500.
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RARE WINCHESTER PROTOTYPE SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. Lot #4134 (Sale Order 135 of 701) Cal. 22 RF. NSN. Prototype bolt-action pistol based on the model 1900–1902 rifles. Popularity of their single-shot rifles led Winchester to explore producing a pistol version. An estimated 100 pistols of various designs were produced in the early 1900s. Many were kept by employees. Bbl. 13 5/8" of rapid taper style. Top is marked "WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.". Dovetail-mounted bead front sight w/ fixed V-notch rear sight. Brass frame w/ integral trigger guard thumb piece. Two-piece walnut grips. WEIGHT: 2 lbs 7.6 oz. CONDITION: bbl. and action finish are fading to gray showing small dents spots of freckling. Brass action has acquired a mild patina. Grips have an age-darkened appearance showing light wear w/ scattered marks. Lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. 23-2318/DS. CURIO. 4000-6000.
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VERY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED SQUAREBACK COLT LONDON Lot #4135 (Sale Order 136 of 701) 2ND MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S 180. At the beginning of the Civil War Colt revolvers were in great demand. Colt's London office had dragoons still in inventory and most were shipped back to America to meet the tremendous demand caused by the war. Colt factory letter states this gun was shipped to Joseph Grubb of Philadelphia with 66 other revolvers. Factory letter states it was factory engraved and shipped September 2 1861. There are Grubb shipped guns with known Confederate identification use probably sold through agents in St. Louis and other western cities accessible to Confederate agents early in the war. There are no more then one or two other examples of factory engraved squareback 2nd model London dragoons. Larry Wilson in his book "Colt Engraving" show serial number 159 in same configuration as this revolver from Lewis Yearout collection Wilson states concerning S 159: "The second model is an extreme rarity". Almost all London Colt revolvers had "LONDON" address with exception of the handful of Hartford-London dragoons which are marked with New York City address such as the example. Standard configuration 7.5" octagon to round barrel German silver front sight 1-line New York City address characteristic sparse tight London scroll engraving on frame recoil shields hammer barrel lug rammer pivot backstrap and trigger guard. "COLT'S PATENT" engraved on left side of frame. Small English proofs observed on barrel and each cylinder chamber. This revolver no doubt saw used during the Civil War but it's still a sharp honest survivor. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of Colt factory letter and copy of Herb Glass description in 2001 Gun Report. CONDITION: good to very good overall no finish remains but fairly sharp edges with scattered dings and dents holster wear at muzzle. No cylinder scene remains but matching S 180 is sharp. Revolver is complete matching throughout with exception of replaced wedge and hammer screw which are excellent restorations. Backstrap and trigger guard retain strong areas of original silver plate in protected areas. The fancy burl walnut grips retain about half of their original factory varnish. Mechanically revolver is fine crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Herb Glass sold this revolver which is pictured in his July 2001 Gun Report ad William “Bill” Myers. 01-24547/JS. ANTIQUE. 15000-20000.
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MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON EXPERTLY Lot #4136 (Sale Order 137 of 701) RESTORED BY TOMMY HAAS. Cal. 44. S 11619. Bbl. 8" round w/ octagon shank New York address brass blade sight. Gain twist rifling. Six shot round cyl. w/ Texas Ranger scene roll engraving. Cyl. banners are marked "MODEL U.S.M.R." "COLT'S PATENT". Blue finished bbl. cyl. w/ case colored frame hammer loading lever. Unplated brass grip straps. Bbl. frame grip straps cyl. loading lever wedge have matching numbers. Left side of frame is marked "U.S." below patent marking. Bbl. backstrap has "H" inspector's mark. 1 piece walnut grips both panels have military cartouches. About 10500 mfg. 1851-61. This revolver was mfg. 1851. CONDITION: restored by Tommy Haas. Bbl. retains 90 restored finish showing spots of remaining light pitting. Bore retains sound rifling w/ darkness pitting in the grooves. Cyl. has exceptionally clear scenes. Frame hammer loading lever retain 80 dark case colors. Grip straps are acquiring a light tarnish. Very good grips cartouches are remarked. Wedge is slightly loose. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24696/DS. ANTIQUE. 6000-9000.
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COLT 1848 BABY DRAGOON REVOLVER. Lot #4137 (Sale Order 138 of 701) Cal. 31. S 15745. Bbl. 3" octagon w/ New York address brass comb sight. Made w/o loading lever. Five shot round cyl. w/ stagecoach scene roll engraving. Blue case colored finish w/ silver finished brass backstrap square back trigger guard. Bbl. frame grip straps wedge have matching numbers. 1 piece walnut grips. Approx. 15000 mfg. 1847-50. This revolver was mfg. 1850. CONDITION: bbl. finish has faded to gray-brown w/ series of dents in right wedge area. Cyl. has cleaned gray appearance showing scattered pitting retaining most of its scene. Frame has a dark faded appearance w/ faint traces of case colors. Grip straps show 40 silver finish w/ marks small dents. Grips show heavy wear w/ chip at toe of right panel. Action shows wear. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. 01-24815/DS. ANTIQUE. 3500-5000.
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COLT 1848 BABY DRAGOON REVOLVER. Lot #4138 (Sale Order 139 of 701) Cal. 31. S 7378. Bbl. Octagon shortened to 2" with added German silver blade sight and New York address. Five-shot round roll-engraved cyl. Silver-finished brass backstrap and square-back trigger guard. 1-Piece checkered ivory grips. Bbl. frame grip straps and cyl. have matching numbers. Approx. 15000 mfg. 1847-50. CONDITION: metal has a brown patina appearance showing light dents. Cyl. retains some weakly visible scenes. Grip straps have a silver finish remaining in protected areas. Grips show light wear and checking having attained a pleasing yellow patina. Sound action. Dark pitted bore. 01-24356/DS. ANTIQUE. 1500-2500.
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CASED COLT 1849 LONDON POCKET REVOLVER. Lot #4139 (Sale Order 140 of 701) Cal. 31. S 7318. Bbl. 6" octagon with a London address. Five-shot round roll-engraved cyl. Iron backstrap and large round trigger guard. Blue and case-colored finish. 1 piece of walnut grips. Left bbl. flat and cyl. have British proof marks. UNNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: proper wooden case with blue velour-fitted interior. The inside of the lid has directions for loading and cleaning the Colt revolver. The case contains a 2-cavity iron bullet mold a powder flask a cleaning rod a nipple wrench and an Eley Bros. cap tin. The exterior case lid is stamped with the initials "JF" and shows scattered scratches and marks. The case interior shows moderate wear and fading. Bbl. frame grip straps cyl. and wedge have matching numbers. CONDITION: very good. Bbl. retains 60 fading blue. Cyl. has faded to brown retaining a very clear scene. Grip straps retain a 30 finish. Grips show light wear and handling marks. Sound action. Bore retains strong rifling. 01-24430/DS. ANTIQUE. 3000-4000.
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COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET SINGLE ACTION PERCUSSION Lot #4140 (Sale Order 141 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 31. S 227427. Bbl. 4". Model 1849 Pocket single action percussion revolver mfg. by Colt in 1863. Top flat of the octagonal bbl. is marked with Colt's New York address with "COLTS/ PATENT" stamped on the left side of the frame. Cyl. is engraved with Colt's stagecoach scene. Brass trigger guard and rear grip strap with 1-piece smooth wood grip. All numbers are matching and include the frame cyl. base pin cyl. bbl. wedge bbl. loading lever trigger guard as well as the rear grip strap. CONDITION: iron components retain traces of their original factory finish with the balance exhibiting a mottled gray patina with areas of light to mild pitting present overall. Brass trigger guard and backstrap appear to have been cleaned at one time retaining traces of their original silver plated finish. Bore exhibits moderate pitting and retains strong rifling throughout. Action functions and indexes properly when cycled by hand. Grip shows scattered marks overall and numerous dings and impressions on the butt but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. 01-25281/MLW. ANTIQUE. 700-1000.
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COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. Lot #4141 (Sale Order 142 of 701) Cal. 31. S 119769. Bbl. 4" octagon with bead sight and Hartford address. The left side of bbl. has stamped identification markings that may be "J 46." Five-shot round roll-engraved cyl. Small brass trigger guard and backstrap. Bbl. frame grip straps cyl. and wedge have matching numbers. The loading lever has a non-matching number of 4579. 1 piece walnut grip. Mfg. 1863. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray showing spots of pitting and corrosion. Cyl. retains only traces of the scene. The backstrap has a brazed repair behind the hammer. Refinished grips show dents and marks with a small crack in the right panel. Action is worn. Many action screws are replacements. Bbl. and cyl. are excessively loose. The lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. 01-24353/DS. ANTIQUE. 600-800.
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EXCEPTIONAL EARLY CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY Lot #4142 (Sale Order 143 of 701) PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH IRON BACKSTRAP. Cal 36 S 100719. Standard configuration 4th model 1851 navy with rarely seen iron backstrap triggerguard on Hartford gun. Nathan Swayze only identified 3 examples in serial range 100600-101000 where the last Hartford addressed navies occur. Blue case colored 7.5" octagonal barrel brass pin front sight 1-line Hartford address and one of the last Hartford addressed guns. Left side of frame stamped "COLTS PATENT" varnished walnut grip. This example was made early in 1861 at height of Civil War fervor many examples in the serial range have both Union and Confederate associations. This survivor however has seen little use retaining virtually all its original blue case color and varnish. CONDITION: extremely fine. All matching and complete. Barrel cylinder retain over 95 original blue finish. Iron grip frame retains over half its original blue with gray/silver patina as expected where blue worn where gripped. Cylinder has crisp near perfect rolled Ormsby "Naval Battle" scene strong blue still in each chamber all 6 crisp safety pins. Frame loading assembly hammer retain most of their muted case colors. Grips are very fine retaining virtually all their original factory varnish small chip at one inside toe. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny rifled bore. 01-25374/JS. ANTIQUE. 12000-15000.
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FINE COLT 1851 NAVY 4TH MODEL CIVILIAN REVOLVER. Lot #4143 (Sale Order 144 of 701) Cal. 36. S 123190. Bbl. 7 1/2" octagon w/ New York address brass cone style sight. Six shot round cyl. w/ Texas naval scene roll engraving. Blue finish w. case colored frame loading lever hammer. Unplated brass backstrap large round trigger guard. Left side at rear of trigger guard bow is stamped "C". Other 4th model features include small recoil shield cut-out w/ capping channel. Bbl. frame grip straps cyl. loading lever wedge have matching numbers. 1 piece walnut grip. "V" markings are found 3 times on the butt of each grip panel. Mfg. 1862. Consignor states that this was a local purchase by a Civil War Captain. CONDITION: fine retaining over 90 lightly faded bbl. cyl. blue. Cyl. scene retains sharp clear. Frame loading lever hammer retain over 90 bright case colors w. slight fading in carry areas. Brass grip straps show a very mild tarnish. Grips have good finish showing scattered handling marks w/ small dents butt. Sound action. Bore is bright retaining strong rifling. All cylinder safety pins are intact. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24695/DS. ANTIQUE. 8000-12000.
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UNIQUE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER WITH ROUND Lot #4144 (Sale Order 145 of 701) BARREL. Cal. 36. S 170234. Colt model 1851 navy revolver with 7.5" round barrel variation is mentioned in Nathan Swayze's definitive 1967 text "51 COLT NAVIES" in serial range 174000-186000. The barrel address is unique in being marked in 2 lines with "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA". The few specimens noted are outliers and have always been controversial. This example appears original and matching throughout. Swayze refers to this variation as the "rarest of the rare". Dick Salzer past publisher of Arms Heritage Magazine and noted Colt authority owned this gun and has no qualms about its authenticity. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter of authenticity by Dick Salzer copy of pages 55-56 from Swayze's Colt Navy text. CONDITION: very good overall traces of finish on hammer trigger balance of revolver is gray patina barrel cylinder appear recolored. Matching SNs throughout wedge number is slightly different font. Mechanically functional crisp rifled bore. ANTIQUE. 01-25117/JS. 6000-8000.
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COLT 1851 THIRD MODEL REVOLVER. Lot #4145 (Sale Order 146 of 701) Cal. 36. S 68423. Bbl. 7 1/2" octagon with New York address. Bead front sight. Six-shot round cyl. with naval scene roll engraving. Large iron trigger guard variation with 1-piece walnut grip. Bbl. frame grip straps cyl. loading lever and wedge have matching numbers. Mfg. 1858. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray showing scattered dents scratches and spots of light pitting. Cyl. retains 75 of the scene. Sanded and refinished grips have a slightly undersized fit. The dark lightly pitted bore retains partially intact rifling. Action shows wear retains two cocking notches and has an extremely light trigger pull. 01-24354/DS. ANTIQUE. 1200-1500.
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LONDON COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Lot #4146 (Sale Order 147 of 701) Cal. 36. S 195737. Bbl. 7 1/2" octagon with London address. Replacement blade sight. Six-shot round cyl. with naval scene roll engraving. Blue and case-colored finish with a silver-finished large iron trigger guard. 1-Piece walnut grip. Bbl. frame grip straps cyl. and wedge have matching numbers. The letter "L" is found below the S on the frame and trigger guard. CONDITION: gun retains over 60 of its fading metal finish showing numerous small dents with spots of corrosion and light pitting. Cyl. has a weakly visible scene. Grip has a worn finish showing handling marks with chips at the butt. Action shows wear. Bore retains strong rifling. 01-25373 /DS. ANTIQUE. 1200-1500.
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EXTREMELY RARE FINE NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED 1860 COLT Lot #4147 (Sale Order 148 of 701) ARMY REVOLVER "TIFFANY" CIVIL WAR BATTLE SCENE METAL GRIPS. Cal. 44 S 180417. The rarest of "Tiffany" all metal grips have Civil War battle scene panels. Most of these grips are found on cartridge conversions and no more than a handful survive on percussion revolvers especially the large frame armies. There are a pair of cased army revolvers given to the president of Peru in 1870 with identical grips this revolver is also shown in L. D. Nimschke record book. Another engraved pair with identical grips are found in the Smithsonian Institution collection photos of both accompany this lot. There has been much written about these grips and their manufacture by Larry Wilson in his early texts attributed these to Tiffany manufacture. Later published research by Marlin Polhemus shows these are most likely the product of Wexell and Degress of Mexico City. Wexel Degress sold these grips to Colt Schuyler Hartley Graham and others based on receipts. These beautiful raised relief metal grips were mounted on custom Nimschke engraved Schuyler Hartley Graham marketed revolvers who illustrated these grips in their 1864 catalog. Regardless of the manufacturer whether it was Ames or Wexell Degress the Nimschke shop SHG and Tiffany all utilized these grips on their most special revolvers. There are several different fancy relief grips these are by far the rarest with Civil War battle scenes. Revolver is in standard configuration 8" barrel with one line New York address scroll engraving a very similar form can be found in the accompanying pages from Wilson's engraving books attributed to Nimschke shop. This revolver based on serial number was manufactured in 1869 many of these revolvers stayed in factory and were converted to cartridge. This example has survived in fine original percussion configuration. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of pages of similar engraved guns from Larry Wilson's "Colt Engraving Book" auction receipt. CONDITION: fine overall retaining much of its original silver wash crisp markings including engraving. Revolver is original complete and matching. Mechanically fine crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: James D Julia Auctions March 13 2006 Lot 177. 01-25217/JS. ANTIQUE. 20000-25000.
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HIGH CONDITION COLT 1860 ARMY CUT FOR STOCK. Lot #4148 (Sale Order 149 of 701) SN 19284. Cal 44. U.S. contract Colt M1860 Army percussion revolver in .44 manufactured 12/10/1861 and shipped to Washington arsenal with an order of 500 guns. 1 in 1861. This common revolver over 200000 made in uncommonly high condition has a four-screw frame with stock cut-outs on each side of the recoil shield and back strap. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the one-line legend: "- ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-". "COLTS/PATENT" is stamped on the left side of the frame. The barrel cylinder and back strap have the military blue finish while the loading lever frame and hammer are color case hardened. The trigger guard is brass and the one-piece walnut grip has an oil finish. The cylinder is roll-marked with the usual Texas Navy battle scene from 1843 and stamped "COLTS PATENT NO." with matching “19284” and "PAT. SEPT 10TH 1850". All of the visible serial numbers match: the full serial number is stamped on the barrel frame trigger guard cylinder and back strap. The partial serial number "9284" is stamped on the arbor pin. Wedge is unnumbered. "T" "C" or "B" sub-inspection marks are stamped on most components. A lightly stamped ordnance inspection that consists of three scriptic letters surrounded by an oval is on the lower left side of the grip there are no markings on the right side. CONDITION: Near excellent with over 90 blue the cylinder beginning to brown but with deep and vivid naval scene case colors bright with light freckling grips with a few superficial handling marks. Mirror bright bore. All cylinder safety pins are intact Perfect manual mechanics. One of the more attractive Colt 1860 Army revolvers cut for shoulder stock PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24694/LA. ANTIQUE. 20000-30000.
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COLT NEW YORK ENGRAVED CASED 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. Lot #4149 (Sale Order 150 of 701) Caliber: 44. Serial Number: 52630. Barrel: 8" round with blade sight. Six shot round rebated cylinder with naval engagement scene roll engraving. It was common practice for the large New York wholesale houses to have guns upgraded and engraved per customer request. These guns were sent to the shops of the same engravers that did piece work for various manufacturers. Frame breech and muzzle ends of barrel backstrap and brass trigger guard have 50 coverage of vine type foliate scroll hand engraving with punch dot backgrounds. Sides of hammer are engraved with a dragon head motif. Silver finish. 1 piece checkered Ivory grips. Barrel frame grip straps cylinder and wedge have matching numbers. Manufactured: 1862 during the American Civil War. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: housed in a period rosewood casing with rectangular brass nameplate on lid. Black velour fitted interior. Case contains Colt's patent marked powder flask 2 cavity mold Eley cap tin case key round balls and bullets. Also includes 1 wrapped box of American Powder Company 44-100 combustible envelope cartridges. CONDITION: barrel frame grip straps and loading lever retain 30 silver finish. Cylinder has bright cleaned appearance. Grips have acquired a mild yellow appearance with age and show some age related checking at butt. Action shows some wear with slightly slow timing. Bore retains lightly worn rifling with some very light pitting. 01-25250/DS. ANTIQUE. 12000-18000.
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CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY REVOLVER. Lot #4150 (Sale Order 151 of 701) Cal. 44 S 3744. Colt’s new army revolver made to replace the dragoon and made concurrently in this serial range with the last dragoons in 1860. Many serial numbers in this range have factory records but we do not have one. Revolvers S 3770 and 3774 were carried by Raphael Semmes are documented shipped to Richmond Virginia April 15 1861 in last official legal shipment of Colts to the Confederacy just a day after the Battle of Ft. Sumter 500 revolvers shipped that day. Over 2000 fluted armies were shipped South at the beginning of Civil War. Southern cash to Samuel Colt in the months leading up to the war spent just as well as Northern cash and Colt was a very good businessman. Standard configuration 4 screw frame made for shoulder stock fluted cylinder. CONDITION: very good overall original and complete all matching serial numbers including wedge and arbor backstrap number appears “freshened”. German silver front sight has been shaved to a thinner blade. Markings are crisp tiny traces of finish to metal grips are fine retaining about half their original factory varnish. Cylinder retains all six crisp functional safety pins showing light use. Mechanics are crisp sharp rifled bore with the areas of pitting. PROVENANCE: from the Lifelong Collection of Robert "Mike" Bricker. 01-25050/JS. ANTIQUE. 3000-4000.
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COLT 1860 ARMY SPRINGFIELD REWORKED AND REISSUED Lot #4151 (Sale Order 152 of 701) US REVOLVER.Cal. 44. S 24450. Bbl. 8" round w/ German silver blade front sight New York address has non-matching S 122074. Round rebated cyl. w/ no remaining markings. Blue finished bbl. cyl. backstrap. Backstrap is no. 11141. Case colored frame hammer loading lever. Brass trigger guard is no. 56370. Wedge is no. 2372. 1 piece walnut grip. Trigger guard is stamped "US" below serial number. Right side of bbl. has W inspector's mark. Left side has SS inspector's mark. Bottom of right grip panel has C inspector's mark. CONDITION: fine as arsenal refinished retaining over 90 blue case color finished. Bbl. frame markings are weakened. Brass is cleaned bright. Grips have good refinish w/ small chip at toe of right panel. Sound action. Bore is generally bright w/ strong rifling showing some very light corrosion. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24722/DS. ANTIQUE. 3000-5000.
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COLT 1860 ARMY NEW YORK STYLE ENGRAVED REVOLVER. Lot #4152 (Sale Order 153 of 701) Cal. 44. S 173081. Bbl. 8" round w/ German silver blade sight. Six shot round rebated cyl. w/ naval scene roll engraving. Silver finished brass trigger guard. 1 piece walnut grip. 75 coverage of vine type foliate scroll period hand engraving. Engraving is typical of the work done by various engravers for the large New York wholesalers who would order revolvers w/ soft finishes have them embellished per customer request. Frame bbl. grip straps cyl. wedge have matching numbers. Mfg. 1868. CONDITION: metal finish has largely faded to gray showing small amounts of finish in protected areas. Engraving is largely clear intact. Cyl. retains 80 scene. Trigger guard has traces only of finish in protected areas. Grips show heavy wear handling marks w/ small chips at toe. Sound action. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. 01-25170/DS. ANTIQUE. 1750-3500.
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COLT 1860 GUNFIGHTER BELLY GUN STYLE REVOLVER. Lot #4153 (Sale Order 154 of 701) Cal. 44. S 172536. Bbl. shortened to 4 3/8" with a New York address. German silver blade front sight. The loading lever is shortened to correspond with bbl. length. Six-shot round-refunded cyl. Blue finish with a case-colored frame and brass trigger guard. Bbl. frame grip straps and wedge match. The cyl. is unnumbered with "F" and "O" inspection marks. 1 piece of ivory grips. Civilian revolver mfg. in 1869. CONDITION: bbl. and cyl. retain 70 worn reblued finish showing scratches dents and spots of corrosion. Cyl. has no remaining scene. The backstrap and frame have faded to gray. The right panel of the grip has a yellowed appearance with a length-wise crack 1" behind the frame. Both grip panels show age-checking with small chips at the toe. Bbl. retains lightly worn rifling showing small spots of light pitting. Sound action. 01-24357/DS. ANTIQUE. 1500-2500.
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"AS FOUND" CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY Lot #4154 (Sale Order 155 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S 111195. Standard configuration 8" round barrel German silver blade front sight 1-line Col. Colt New York address iron backstrap notched for stock brass trigger guard. One piece walnut grips with inspection cartouches on either side small inspector initials on most parts. This is the standard Civil War issued revolver which has survived uncleaned and dark patina. Revolver was made mid 1863 and no doubt saw service. CONDITION: good very good overall complete all matching serial numbers including wedge iron is smooth mottled brown patina holster wear at muzzle. All markings are easily discerned cylinder naval battle scene it's partially visible cylinder retains 3 functional safety pins grips are well fit with chips at inside toes. Mechanically fine good rifled bore. 01-25192/JS. ANTIQUE. 1200-1500.
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COLT 1860 ARMY U.S. INSPECTED REVOLVER. Lot #4155 (Sale Order 156 of 701) Cal. 44. S 55118. Bbl. 8" round with New York address. Six-shot round rebated cyl. with naval scene roll engraving. Blue and case-colored finish with brass trigger guard. 1 piece walnut grip with remnants of cartouches visible on both panels. Action is cut for shoulder stock attachment. Bbl. frame and grip straps have matching numbers. Wedge has non-matching number "0656". Cyl. has non-matching number "4427". Mfg. 1863 during the American Civil War. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to brown showing wear handling marks and small spots of light pitting. Cyl. has weakly visible scene. Trigger guard has cleaned appearance. Grips have added varnish over wear handling marks. Lightly pitted bore retains weak rifling. Action is out of time. 01-24546/DS. ANTIQUE. 1000-1500.
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COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY SINGLE ACTION PERCUSSION Lot #4156 (Sale Order 157 of 701) REVOLVER WITH CASE ACCESSORIES. Cal. 44. S 71794. Bbl. 8". Model 1860 Army single action percussion revolver mfg. by Colt in 1862. Top of bbl. is marked with Colt's single line New York address with "COLT'S/ PATENT" stamped on the left side of the frame. Cyl. is engraved with a naval scene. Iron construction with brass trigger guard and iron rear grip strap with slot for a shoulder stock attachment. 1-piece smooth wood grip. German silver blade front sight with hammer notched rear sight. Matching numbers are present on the frame cyl. base pin cyl. bbl. trigger guard and rear grip strap. Bbl. wedge is numbered to match. Bbl. wedge screw is a contemporary replacement. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: wood display case containing 1 tin of Remington Arms Company percussion caps 1 tin of Hicks' percussion caps 1 bullet mold 2 reproduction packs of lead swaged ball ammunition as well as a bag a projectiles. CONDITION: iron components exhibit a gray patina overall with some scattered areas of light to mild pitting. Brass trigger guard has been cleaned at one time. Bore exhibits scattered areas of moderate dark pitting while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grip shows some scattered marks from handling and storage but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Case shows some scattered marks from handling and storage as well as some light wear but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: from the Lifelong Collection of Robert "Mike" Bricker. 01-25071/MLW. ANTIQUE. 1000-1500.
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COLT 1860 ARMY U.S. INSPECTED REVOLVER. Lot #4157 (Sale Order 158 of 701) Cal. 44. S 14332. Bbl. 8" w/ blade sight. Six shot round rebated roll engraved cyl. Action is cut for shoulder stock attachment. Brass trigger guard. 1 Piece walnut grips. Inspector's initials "H" "T" are found on the bbl. cyl. respectively. Bbl. frame grip straps cyl. have matching numbers. Wedge has non-matching number "002". Mfg. 1862 during the American Civil War. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance showing some light pitting w/ series of small dents on right bbl. flat. Cyl. retains 30 visible scene. Grips have an age darkened appearance showing heavy wear w/ chips dents at butt. Action shows light wear trigger pull is very light. Lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. 01-24479/DS. ANTIQUE. 800-1200.
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COLT 1861 NAVY REVOLVER. Lot #4158 (Sale Order 159 of 701) Cal. 36. S 189. Bbl. 7 1/2" round w/ German silver blade front sight. Six shot round cyl. Brass backstrap trigger guard. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl. frame grip straps cyl. wedge have matching numbers. Mfg. 1861 first year of production during the American Civil War. CONDITION: metal shows heavy cleaning w/ some remaining pitting having an added smooth brown finish. Frame markings are weak. Sanded refinished grips have dents at butt. Cyl. does not index properly when action is cycled. Dark pitted bore has largely intact rifling. 01-25193/DS. ANTIQUE. 1500-2000.
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COLT 1861 NAVY REVOLVER. Lot #4159 (Sale Order 160 of 701) Cal. 36. S 23958. Bbl. 7 1/2" round with New York address. Six-shot round roll-engraved cyl. Blue and case-colored finish with a silver-finished brass trigger guard and backstrap. One-piece ivory grips. Bbl. frame grip straps cyl. and wedge have matching numbers. Mfg. in 1864. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray showing dents and handling marks with scattered spots of pitting and corrosion. Brass grip straps show only faint traces of silver with evidence of cleaning and spots of recent dark tarnish. Grips have an aged yellow appearance with grain checking plug-type repairs with a large crack on the right panel and a repair at the toe of the left panel. Functioning action. The lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. 01-24434/DS. ANTIQUE. 2000-3000.
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COLT 1851 NAVY US NAVY CARTRIDGE CONVERSION Lot #4160 (Sale Order 161 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 38 CF. S 89784. Bbl. 7 1/2" octagon w/ Hartford address brass cone type sight. Right side ejector housing. Loading lever is removed plugged. Bottom bbl. flat has inspector's mark "R.W.M." followed by the Navy Anchor. Round conversion cyl. w/ Texas naval scene roll engraving. Cyl. 4586 with matching number 89784 located on the cyl. face. Bbl. frame backstrap are no. 89784. Left side of frame has 1871 1872 patent dates stamped over the original markings. Iron trigger guard originally no. 59704 is renumbered 89784. Butt of backstrap is marked "USN". 1 piece walnut grips. CONDITION: very good retaining over 70 blue 90 case colored finish w/ carry wear on grip straps. Original grip finish shows wear w/ numerous scratches marks. Sound mechanics. Bore is generally bright w/ strong rifling showing small spots of very light pitting. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24705/DS. ANTIQUE. 10000-15000.
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COLT 1851 NAVY MODEL US NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Lot #4161 (Sale Order 162 of 701) Cal. 38 CF. S 59130. Bbl. 7 1/2" octagon w/ New York address. Brass cone style front sight. Ejector housing is fitted to right side of bbl. Six shot round cyl. w/ naval scene roll engraving. Iron grip straps. Full blue finish. Butt of gun is stamped "U. S. N." over inspector's initials "J.L.H.". Left side of frame has 1871 1872 patent dates. 1 piece walnut grip. Total of about 3800 converted in the mid 1870s. CONDITION: 60 dull blue fading to brown showing spots of corrosion. Cyl. has weakly visible scene. Grips are age darkened w/ heavy wear dents handling marks. Hammer will not hold in full cock position. Bore is generally bright retaining strong rifling. 01-25162/DS. ANTIQUE. 2250-3000.
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COLT 1851 NAVY MODEL U.S. NAVY CONVERSION Lot #4162 (Sale Order 163 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 38 CF. S 89414. Bbl. 7 1/2" octagon w/ ejector Hartford address brass cone style sight. Six shot round conversion cyl. w/ naval scene roll engraving. Iron trigger guard backstrap. Butt is stamped "USN". Left side of frame has added 1871-1872 patent dates S inspector's stamp. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl. frame grip straps cyl. have matching numbers. About 3800 converted in the mid 1870s. CONDITION: all parts retain 70 dull worn blued finish. Cyl. retains 90 scene. Wedge area on right side shows numerous small dents wedge has snug fit. Grips show heavy wear handling marks w/ chips at butt. Sound action. Bore retains strong rifling showing some light pitting. 01-25164/D. ANTIQUE. 2000-2750.
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COLT 1860 ARMY RICHARDS CONVERSION US MARKED Lot #4163 (Sale Order 164 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Colt CF. S 124124. Bbl. 8" round w/ New York address German silver blade sight having ejector housing on right side. Left side is marked "US". Round rebated cyl. w/ naval scene roll engraving. Blue finished bbl. backstrap cyl. w/ case colored hammer frame. Brass trigger guard. Frame trigger guard backstrap are no. "124124". Bbl. is no. "7303". Conversion no. "303" is added to frame grip straps bbl. loading lever plug cyl. conversion ring. Left side of bbl. trigger guard below serial number are marked "A" inspector's initial. Grip strap behind trigger guard bow near top of backstrap are marked w/ "H" inspector's initial. 1 piece walnut grip. Total of about 9000 converted 1871-78. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: tooled leather cartridge box. Insides have wood blocks to hold 14 paper cartridges. Leather has dark appearance w/ some cracking. CONDITION: very good. Bb. retains 70 dull blue showing handling marks spots of flaking. Cyl. backstrap retain 50 blue w/ areas of fading on cyl. w/ spots of corrosion on backstrap. Frame shows 90 lightly faded case colors. Grip strap shows a very mild tarnish. Grips show heavy wear w/ dents marks having small chips at toe trigger guard. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24697/DS. ANTIQUE. 15000-22000.
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COLT 1860 RICHARDS TRANSITION MODEL CONVERSION Lot #4164 (Sale Order 165 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Colt CF. S 184548. Bbl. 8" round w/ New York address blade front sight. Ejector housing is fitted on left side. Six shot round rebated conversion cyl. w/ naval scene roll engraving. Second model w/ Richards style ejector having Richards-Mason style conversion plate hammer. Left side of frame has 1871-72 patent dates. Nickel finish w/ silver finished black trigger guard. Bbl. frame grip straps cyl. have matching numbers. Wedge is unnumbered. 1 piece walnut grip. About 9000 converted 1871-78. CONDITION: iron parts retain 60 nickel finish w/ backstrap cyl. having turned brown. Brass trigger guard shows a small amount of silver finish w/ a black tarnish. Areas around wedge show numerous small dents. Cyl. retains nicely visible scene. Sanded refinished grips show numerous dents marks w/ numerous chips at toe. Functioning action has stiff operation. Pitted bore retains largely intact rifling w/ evidence of a light ring approx. 1 1/2" from muzzle. 01-25168/DS. ANTIQUE. 2250-3000.
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COLT 1860 RICHARDS FIRST MODEL CONVERSION Lot #4165 (Sale Order 166 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Colt CF. S 3403. Bbl. 8" round w/ New York address German silver blade front sight having V notch rear sight on conversion ring. Right side mounted ejector. Round rebated conversion cyl. w/ naval scene roll engraving. Blue case colored finish w/ silver finished brass trigger guard. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl. frame grip straps cyl. have matching numbers. Total of about 9000 converted 1871-78. CONDITION: bbl. cyl. finish has faded to brown. Backstrap retains a small amount of blue in protected areas. Frame hammer conversion ring have 60 lightly visible case colors. Ejector rod housing has a small dent. Sanded refinished grips show heavy wear w/ dents handling marks. Sound action. Bore retains sound rifling showing some light pitting w/ indentions below front sight. 01-25167/DS. ANTIQUE. 2000-2750.
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COLT 1860 RICHARDS-MASON CONVERSION REVOLVER. Lot #4166 (Sale Order 167 of 701) Cal. 44 CF. S 6072. Bbl. 8" round w/ ejector Hartford address German silver blade sight. Six shot round rebated conversion cyl. w/ naval scene roll engraving. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl. frame grip straps cyl. have matching numbers. Wedge is unnumbered. About 2100 converted 1877-78. CONDITION: most major parts have a brown patina appearance w/ spots of worn nickel finish remaining on cyl. Trigger guard retains 80 nickel finish. Grips show heavy wear w/ age darkened appearance having chips undersized fit at butt. Area around wedge front grip strap show numerous small dents. Functioning action. Lightly pitted bore retains worn rifling. 01-25165/DS. ANTIQUE. 1750-2500.
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HIGH CONDITION COLT 1861 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Lot #4167 (Sale Order 168 of 701) Cal. 38 RF. S 32496. Bbl. 7 1/2" round w/ ejector New York address German silver blade front sight. Six shot round roll engraved conversion cyl. Blue case colored finish w/ silver finished brass trigger guard backstrap. Left side of frame has 1871 1872 patent dates. Bbl. frame have matching numbers. Cyl. is renumbered to match. Trigger guard backstrap have non-matching number "38346". Wedge is unnumbered w/ evidence of polishing on numbered side. 1 piece walnut grip. CONDITION: bbl. cyl. retain 70 blue w/ areas of fading. Frame hammer have 70 case colors w/ fading in carry areas. Grip straps retain 20 silver finish in protected areas. Grips have original finish showing edge wear w/ scattered handling marks right panel is chipped at toe. Sound mechanics. Bore retains sound rifling showing scattered light pitting. 01-25163/DS. ANTIQUE. 2500-3500.
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OUTSTANDING COLT POCKET CARTRIDGE REVOLVER. Lot #4168 (Sale Order 169 of 701) Cal. 38 CF. S 300216. Bbl. 3 1/2" round of solid type w/o ejector. Bbl. has a brass cone type sight w/ Hartford address. Five shot round rebated conversion cyl. w/ stagecoach scene roll engraving. Bbl. cyl. grip straps are blued. Frame hammer conversion ring have case colored finish. 1 piece walnut grips. Bbl. frame grip straps cyl. have matching numbers. Wedge has non-matching number "16512". CONDITION: high condition revolver retaining over 85 lightly faded blue case colored finish. Original grip finish shows numerous scratches marks small dents. Sound action. Bore retains sharp rifling showing some light corrosion in grooves. 01-25160/DS. ANTIQUE. 2500-3500.
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FINE COLT 1862 POCKET NAVY CARTRIDGE CONVERSION Lot #4169 (Sale Order 170 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. S 10659. Bbl. 4 1/2" round w/ Hartford address ejector. Five shot round rebated cyl. w/ stagecoach engraving. Nickel finish. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl. frame grip straps cyl. have matching numbers. Wedge is unnumbered. About 2000 mfg. 1873-75. CONDITION: high condition revolver retaining over 70 nickel. Original grip finish shows wear spots light marks. Bbl. has replacement brass sight. Sound mechanics. Bore retains strong rifling. 01-25158/DS. ANTIQUE. 2000-2900..
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COLT 1862 POLICE POCKET NAVY CONVERSION Lot #4170 (Sale Order 171 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 38 CF. S 8684. Bbl. 4 1/2" round w/ New York address. Ejector brass sight. Five shot round rebated cyl. w/ stagecoach scene roll engraving. Full nickel finish. 1 piece checkered ivory grip. Bbl. frame grip straps cyl. have matching serial numbers. Wedge is unmarked. Altered from the model 1862 percussion police about 6500 mfg. 1873-75. CONDITION: 70 nickel finish w/ areas of finish loss corrosion on bbl. frame cyl. ejector housing. Butt of gun has series of small dents. Grips have a mellow yellow appearance w/ some age related shrinking. Sound mechanics. Bore retains intact rifling showing some light pitting. 01-25159/DS. ANTIQUE. 1750-2500.
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COLT 1862 OCTAGON BARREL CONVERSION REVOLVER. Lot #4171 (Sale Order 172 of 701) Cal. 38 RF. S 18135. Bbl. 4 1/2" octagon w/ New York address brass cone style sight. Five shot round rebated cyl. w/ stagecoach scene roll engraving. Blue case colored finish w/ silver finished backstrap brass trigger guard. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl. frame grip straps have matching numbers. Cyl. is renumbered to match. Wedge has non-matching number "8167". Estimated quantity of 2000 mfg. 1873-75 are all believed to be converted from percussion revolvers. CONDITION: bbl. cyl. retain 70 lightly faded blue. Cyl. retains very good scene. Frame has 70 nicely visible case colors. Grip straps show a small amount of silver finish in protected areas having acquired a dark tarnish. Original grip finish shows wear spots. Sound mechanics. Bore is generally bright retaining strong rifling showing small spots of corrosion. 01-25161/DS. ANTIQUE. 1500-2000.
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COLT 1862 POCKET NAVY REVOLVER. Lot #4172 (Sale Order 173 of 701) Cal. 36. S 15277. Bbl. 4 1/2" octagon with bead sight and New York address. Five-shot round rebated cyl. with stagecoach scene roll engraving. Brass trigger guard and backstrap. 1 piece walnut grip. CONDITION: metal has a cleaned gray appearance with a series of small dents on the right bbl. flat. Cyl. retains a clearly visible scene. Grips show wear and handling marks. Good mechanics. Lightly pitted bore. 01-24435/DS. ANTIQUE. 1200-1800.
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COLT 1862 POCKET NAVY CARTRIDGE REVOLVER. Lot #4173 (Sale Order 174 of 701) Cal. 38 RF. S 309. Bbl. 4 1/2" with New York address bead sight and ejector. Five-shot round rebated cyl. with stagecoach scene rolled engraving. Nickel finish. 1 piece walnut grip. Total of about 6500 mfg. 1873-75. CONDITION: finely retaining over 75 nickel finish. Grips show light wear and marks. Sound action. The bright bore retains strong rifling showing a few spots of light pitting. 01-24358/DS. ANTIQUE. 1200-1600.
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COLT 1871-72 OPEN TOP NICKEL Lot #4174 (Sale Order 175 of 701) FINISHED REVOLVER. Cal. 44 RF. S 1973. Bbl. 7 1/2" round w/ New York address. Blade front sight. Six shot round roll engraved cyl. Full nickel finish. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl. frame grip straps have matching numbers. Cyl. is unnumbered. Estimated quantity of 7000 mfg. 1872-73. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt Archive Properties letter listing the following information "Serial Number: 1973 / Caliber: .44 Rimfire / Barrel Length: 7 1/2" / Finish: Nickel / Type of Stocks: Not listed / Shipped To: Jos. C. Grubb and Company / Address: Philadelphia Pennsylvania / Date of Shipment: September 6 1873 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 60". CONDITION: 60 nickel finish showing scattered dents corrosion spots of light pitting. Grips show heavy wear w/ dents chips handling marks. Action shows wear. Cyl. shows some side play. Some action screws are replacement. Dark bore shows light pitting retains intact rifling. 01-24433/DS. ANTIQUE. 6000-9000.
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COLT 1871-1872 OPEN TOP REVOLVER. Lot #4175 (Sale Order 176 of 701) Cal. 44 RF. S 1524. Bbl. 7 1/2" round w/ New York address. Features include right side ejector brass blade front sight fixed V notch rear sight. Six shot round cyl. w/ naval scene engraving. Left side of action has 1871 1872 patent dates. Brass trigger guard 1 piece walnut army size grips. Bbl. frame grip straps cyl. have matching numbers. Wedge is unnumbered. Total of about 7000 were mfg. 1872-73. CONDITION: protected areas of bbl. retain some faded blue. Balance of gun is fading to gray/brown showing spots of light pitting. Area around wedge ejector housing shows numerous small dents. Cyl. retains very good scene. Brass grip strap has acquired a nice patina shows traces only of silver plating. Grips show heavy wear w/ dents handling marks having chips at toe. Sound action. Brass blade front sight has been thinned lowered. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. 01-25166/DS. ANTIQUE. 2000-3000.
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NATIONAL ARMS 2ND MODEL DERRINGER. Lot #4176 (Sale Order 177 of 701) Cal. 41 RF. S 729 mfg. 1865-1870. Oval 2 1/2" barrel with German silver blade sight. Brass bird's head grip frame. "G" assembly number left side of frame underneath plus stamped on back of both replacement checkered walnut grips. Grips are also marked with "ILLINOIS". CONDITION: Fair overall appearance with cleaned pitting. Barrel has gray appearance with spots of patina. Brass has mustard patina with scattered marks. Grips good. Fair bore with pitting. 01-24894/MD. ANTIQUE. 800-1200.
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VERY FINE 1ST MODEL NATIONAL ARMS DERRINGER Lot #4177 (Sale Order 178 of 701) PICTURED IN EBERHART. Cal 41 S 5034. Pictured on page 28 of Doug Eberhart's 2011 text on Colt National Derringers. He describes this pistol as scarce: "Silver plated brass frame with blued barrel S 5034 is getting towards the end of production of the 1st model. It is .41 short rim fire caliber. This style finish is seldom seen". This pistol was the predecessor to Colt 2nd model derringers. Colt bought National Arms Company in 1870 and continued their manufacture of this model and selling Nationals in their inventory. Standard configuration 2.5" ovoid blued barrel with flat top: "NATIONAL ARMS CO. BROOKLYN NY" sparsely engraved brass frame. CONDITION: fine-excellent overall retains 80-90 original blue silver finish. Mechanically fine with good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: L.D. "Doug" Eberhart Collection James D. Julia Auctions lot 2233 March 14 2014. 01-25299/JS. ANTIQUE. 1000-1500.
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EXCEPTIONAL COLT HOUSE MODEL "CLOVERLEAF" Lot #4178 (Sale Order 179 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 41 RF. S 5444. This high condition unique revolver is known as the Cloverleaf due to the four leaf clover appearance of it's four shot cyl. from front to rear. Total of approx. 7500 mfg. 1871-76. Bbl. 3" round w/ semi-circular sight. Unique four shot cyl. Brass frame w/ spur trigger. Full nickel finish. 2 piece bird's head walnut grips. CONDITION: fine retaining over 90 nickel showing areas of peeling on forward portions of cyl. bbl. Crisp mechanics. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Grips have good original varnish finish. 01-25172/DS. ANTIQUE. 1500-2500.
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OUTSTANDING COLT NEW LINE 41 SA REVOLVER. Lot #4179 (Sale Order 180 of 701) Cal. 41 CF. S 10432 found under the left grip. Bbl. 2 1/4" round w/ German silver semi-circular front sight. Left side has etched panel cal. marking. Five shot fluted cyl. Blue finish w/ case colored frame having spur trigger. 2 piece bird's head rosewood grips. Approx. 7000 mfg. 1874-79 were serial numbered in the same range as the New Line 38 cal. revolvers. CONDITION: high condition revolver retaining over 80 blue case colored finish showing some flaking w/ spots of corrosion. Etched panel cal. marking is clear intact. Grips have worn original varnish showing scratches marks. Sound action. Bore retains sharp rifling. 01-25171/DS. ANTIQUE. 2500-3500.
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NEW YORK ENGRAVED COLT 1877 LIGHTNING DA REVOLVER. Lot #4180 (Sale Order 181 of 701) Cal. 38 Colt. S 106667. Bbl. 4 1/2" with Hartford address. This desirable revolver with its "soft" finish so as to be engraved and finished to suit the customers' wishes is indicative of those ordered by the large New York wholesale houses. Bbl. frame grip straps and cyl. have 75 coverage of vine-type foliate scroll with punch-dot backgrounds. Full nickel finish. 2-Piece ivory grips. Six-shot long flute cyl. The frame and trigger guard have matching numbers. Bbl. and cyl. are unnumbered. Mfg. 1897. CONDITION: finely retaining over 90 nickel finish. Grips show some age-related shrinking and checking. Sound mechanics. Bore shows some very light pitting and worn rifling. 01-24326/DS. ANTIQUE. 5000-7000.
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COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DA REVOLVER WITH COLT Lot #4181 (Sale Order 182 of 701) LETTER. Cal. 38 Colt. S 64312. Bbl. 3 1/2" w/ semi-circular sight etched panel cal. marking. Six shot fluted cyl. Nickel finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber bird's head grips. Mfg. 1888. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: converted hardwood box w/ brass fittings added green cloth compartmentalized interior. Case contains 1 two-piece box of UMC 38 long cartridges turn-screw cleaning rod ebony wand glass ink bottle oil bottle along w/ accessory bottle. Also included is a Missouri Pacific Railroad Co. badge for traveling passenger agent dated 1921. Colt factory letter providing the following information: "Serial number - 64312 / Caliber .38/c / Barrel Length: 3 1/2" / Finish: Nickel / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Hibbard Spencer Barlett Company / Address: Chicago Illinois / Date of Shipment: March 27 1888 / Number of Same Type / Guns in Shipment: 25". CONDITION: fine retaining over 90 nickel showing dark spots in areas of fading. Clear etched panel cal. marking. Grips show light wear. Sound action. Very good bore. 01-25231/DS. ANTIQUE. 2750-3750.
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COLT 1877 LIGHTNING DA REVOLVER. Lot #4182 (Sale Order 183 of 701) Cal. 38 Colt. S 139721. Bbl. 4 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. Hammer has polished sides. 2 piece checkered hard rubber bird's head grips. Mfg. 1902. CONDITION: very good retaining over 80 blue case colored finish. Frame trigger guard hammer show scattered dark spots of corrosion light pitting. Grips show light checkering wear. Action is sound. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. 24-738/DS. CURIO. 1800-2700.
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ETCHED PANEL COLT 1877 "THUNDERER" STOREKEEPERS Lot #4183 (Sale Order 184 of 701) MODEL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH INSCRIBED IVORY GRIPS FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 41 LC. S 22117. Bbl. 2 1/2". 1877 Thunderer Storekeepers Model double action revolver mfg. by Colt in 1880. The left side of the bbl. exhibits "COLT D.A. 41" within an acid etched panel having Colt's 2-line address marked across the top. Left side of frame is marked with Colt's patent information having "41 CAL" stamped on the rear trigger guard web. Major metal components exhibit a nickel plated finish w/ some smaller components including the trigger hammer and frame screws exhibiting a nitre blue finish. Frame is mounted w/ 2-piece smooth ivory grips the left grip panel being inscribed "Compliments/ of/ Tom R. Jennings/ 3.I.W". Half-moon blade front sight plus a frame notched rear sight. All numbers are matching including the frame trigger guard rear grip strap plus cyl. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory letter indicates that this example was shipped with a 2 1/2" bbl. nickel plated finish and rubber grips in a shipment of 6 revolvers to John P. Lower in Denver CO on January 9th of 1880. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory nickel plated finish exhibiting scattered spots of bubbling and flaking overall that show through to a dark gray patina. Nitre blued components retain a mostly gray patina the trigger plus hammer retaining fair amounts of their original factory finish. Very bright bore exhibits some areas of light to mild pitting while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Action functions and indexes appropriately when cycled by hand. Ivory grips exhibit a pleasing yellow patina plus exhibit some scattered marks from handling and storage but otherwise remain sturdy serviceable. A very nice example of a desirable Colt 1877 Thunderer Storekeepers Model having period inscribed ivory grips. 01-25275/MLW. ANTIQUE. 1000-1500.
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ETCHED PANEL COLT 1877 "THUNDERER" STOREKEEPERS Lot #4184 (Sale Order 185 of 701) MODEL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 41 LC. S 42564. Bbl. 2 1/2". 1877 Thunderer Storekeepers Model double action revolver mfg. by Colt in 1883. Left side of bbl. exhibits an acid etched panel which reads "COLT D.A. 41" with the top of the bbl. exhibiting Colt's 2-line address. Left side of frame is marked with Colt's patent information having "41 CAL" stamped on the rear trigger guard web. Metal components exhibit a nickel plated finish plus some smaller components including the trigger hammer and frame screws exhibiting a nitre blue finish. Frame is mounted w/ 2-piece smooth pearl grips. Half-moon blade front sight plus frame notched rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory letter indicating that this example was shipped w/ a 2 1/2" bbl. nickel plated finish rubber grips was 1 of 50 revolvers shipping to Hartley Graham on April 6th 1883. CONDITION: metal components retain lg. amounts of their original factory nickel plated finish exhibiting areas of wear scattered spots plus areas of bubbling and flaking that show through to gray patina. Nitre blued components exhibit varying degrees of wear w/ most retaining a gray patina. Bright bore exhibiting consistent mild to moderate pitting while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show scattered handling marks plus some gouges and chips but otherwise remain sturdy serviceable. 01-25278/MLW. ANTIQUE. 800-1200.
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ETCHED PANEL COLT 1877 "THUNDERER" STOREKEEPERS Lot #4185 (Sale Order 186 of 701) MODEL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 41 LC. S 22520. Bbl. 2 1/2". 1877 Thunderer Storekeepers Model double action revolver mfg. by Colt in 1880. Left side of bbl. exhibits an acid etched panel that is marked "COLT D.A. 41" with Colt's 2-line address marked across the top. Left side of frame is marked with Colt's patent information having "41 CAL" marked on the rear trigger guard web. Metal components exhibit a blue finish. Frame is mounted w/ a 1-piece checkered wood grip. German silver half-moon blade front sight having frame notched rear sight. Hammer appears to have been cleaned on either side at one point in time. All numbers are matching including the frame trigger guard butt and cyl. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory letter indicates that this example was shipped with a 2 1/2" bbl. blue finish "Not Listed" stocks plus was 1 of 30 revolvers shipped to Hartley Graham in New York NY on February 14th 1880. CONDITION: metal components retain traces of their original factory blue finish having the balance retaining a gray patina w/ areas of light to mild surface oxidation overall. Very bright bore exhibiting scattered spots of light to mild surface oxidation while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grip exhibits some smoothing scattered marks from handling and storage but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. 01-25276/MLW. ANTIQUE. 600-900.
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COLT 1877 LIGHTNING DA REVOLVER. Lot #4186 (Sale Order 187 of 701) Cal. 38 Colt. S 27401. Bbl. 3 1/2" with Hartford Pall Mall London markings. Six-shot fluted cyl. Blue finish with 1-piece checkered walnut round butt grips. CONDITION: 60 dull fading blue showing scattered light pitting. Grips show light wear and handling marks. The trigger return spring sometimes fails to function. A lightly pitted bore has worn rifling. 01-24355/DS. ANTIQUE. 600-800.
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COLT 1877 "THUNDERER" STOREKEEPERS MODEL DOUBLE Lot #4187 (Sale Order 188 of 701) ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 41 LC. S 28301. Bbl. 2 1/2". 1877 Thunderer Storekeepers Model double action revolver mfg. by Colt in 1881. Top of bbl. is marked with Colt's 2-line address having patent information marked on the left side of the frame. Frame is mounted w/ a 1-piece checkered wood grip. German silver blade front sight having frame notched rear sight. Matching numbers are present on the frame trigger guard and butt. Cyl. appears to match w/portions of the S being partially illegible. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory letter indicates that this revolver was shipped w/ a 2 1/2" bbl. blue finish "Not Listed" stocks plus was sent in a shipment of 2 revolvers to H D Folsom Arm Company in New York NY on March 31st 1881. CONDITION: metal components exhibit a mottled gray patina plus areas of pitting present overall. Poor pitted bore exhibits strong rifling throughout. Grip shows smoothing plus scattered marks from handling storage but otherwise remains sturdy serviceable. 01-25277/MLW. ANTIQUE. 500-800.
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ETCHED PANEL COLT 1877 "THUNDERER" STOREKEEPERS Lot #4188 (Sale Order 189 of 701) MODEL WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 41 LC. S 46041. Bbl. 2 1/2". 1877 Thunderer Storekeepers Model double action revolver mfg. by Colt in 1883. Left side of bbl. exhibits an etched panel that is marked "COLT D.A. 41" w/ Colt's 2-line address across the top. Left side of frame is marked w/ Colt's patent information w/ "41 CAL" stamped on the rear trigger guard web. Metal components exhibit a blue finish. Frame is mounted w/ 2-piece smooth ivory grips. Half-moon blade front sight w/ frame notched rear sight. All numbers are matching w/ the exception of the cyl. Grips are matching via the full S which is handwritten in pencil on the interior of the panels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory letter indicating that this revolver was shipped from the factory w/ a 2 1/2" bbl. blue finish "Not Listed" stocks plus was sent in a shipment of 25 revolvers to Hartley Graham in New York NY on August 13th 1883. CONDITION: metal components retain traces of their original factory blue finish having the balance exhibiting a mottled gray patina plus areas of light pitting present overall. Very bright bore exhibiting some light pitting while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips exhibit a mellow patina w/ some scattered marks overall some sm. cracks present along the edges. Right grip panel exhibits a sm. chip at the rear of the panel towards the butt. 01-25279/MLW. ANTIQUE. 500-800.
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RARE ORIGINAL COLT SAA REVOLVER CHAMBERED IN 22RF Lot #4189 (Sale Order 190 of 701) WITH FACTORY LETTER. EX FLAYDERMAN RHOLES COLLECTIONS. Cal 22 RF. S 1860. Bbl. 7 1/2" with correct short blade front sight. Beginning in 1875 Colt began production of the 44 RF SAA however by this time centerfire cartridge performance had already far outpaced that of rimfire cartridges rendering SAAs chambered in 44 RF obsolete from the start and are found in the S range 1-18XX. In an attempt to bolster sales Colt then decided to manufacture or convert RF frames to a more desirable / saleable caliber thus the introduction of the 22 RF to the Colt SAA line. The "solution" fell flat however and as stated in "A STUDY OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER" by Graham Kopec Moore page 29 "In his research of Colt shipping records John E Parsons accounted for 107 .22 caliber standard frame Single Actions. However a separation of converted .22's and regular .22 cal. production was not noted." With a meager 107 22 RF SAAs produced this remains one of the rarest calibers in existence. Matching numbers appear on frame cyl grip frame bbl. Left front of trigger guard bow marked "22 CAL" and does not appear to be an overstamp. Correct unnumbered 2 piece checkered hard rubber eagle grips. Bbl. has 1 line block letter address. Left side of frame marked with 3 line patent date. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt factory archive letter to Norm Flayderman dated August 20 1987 stating the following: "Serial Number: 1860/ Caliber: .22 Rim Fire/ Barrel Length: 7 1/2"/ Finish: Blue/ Type of Stocks: Rubber/ Shipped to: Schoverling Daly Gales/ Address: New York NY/ Date of Shipment: May 28 1889/ Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1". CONDITION: Fine overall for RF production as few surviving examples retain any finish whatsoever. Metal components retain 20-30 original blue notably in protected areas butt grip frame. Balance of metal turning gray with a pleasing brown patina. Action is also a blend of gray / patina with small areas of cleaned light pitting ahead of cyl. Hammer retains strong case colors. Grips show only light wear and fading commensurate with age. Very good bore retains strong rifling with areas of light frosting. Mechanically fine. PROVENANCE: Ex. Norm Flayderman Collection Ex. Tommy Rholes Collection. James D. Julia past auction March 2014. 01-25363/BH. ANTIQUE. 18000-27000.
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FINE RARE OTTO BODENSTEIN ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE Lot #4190 (Sale Order 191 of 701) ACTION ARMY REVOLVER 1881. Cal. 45 Colt. S# 73310. Bbl. 7 1/2 “. Standard configuration Colt SAA with Colt archive record stating shipped Oct. 12 1881 "SOFT" to Schuyler Hartley and Graham New York City. This revolver is pictured in Jerry Hemphill's 1990 published "COLTS FROM TEXAS AND THE OLD WEST" on page 140. It is pictured in that book with checkered ivory grips. Revolver is engraved by Otto Bodenstein. His engraving for Colt is short lived only noted for short period where his very distinct "Merwin Hulbert" style rope and tiny punch dots. When Bodenstein engraved exclusively for Hopkins Allen who manufactured the Merwin revolvers often a colored enamel was added to engraving for a unique finish Saint Andrew crosses on both top forward portions of frame and rarely seen quarter panel fan on the left side abutting trigger guard but classic Bodenstein attributed examples all shipped to Schuyler Harley Graham April October 1881. Matching serial numbers are found on frame trigger guard and backstrap. A major auction sold this revolver as "barrel is modern replacement" but no doubt barrel is original the high condition fooled their describer. This revolver saw little use and retains most of its nickel plating except of the left side of frame that was overcleaned from apparently rust or corrosion possibly from sitting in holster for long time. CONDITION: very good to fine complete and original with exception of cylinder pin and grips as noted. Retaining about 80 original nickel on barrel cylinder trigger guard and right side of frame. Left side of frame has traces of nickel with overall gray patina with pitting. Backstrap has about 20 nickel in protected area on butt. The mechanics are excellent bright shiny rifled bore. PROVENANCE: John W. Stewart collection Nick Shannon collection Murry Cathlina collection. 01-25369/BH. ANTIQUE. 18000-27000.
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NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT FIRST GEN SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4191 (Sale Order 192 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt. S 39487. Bbl. 7 1/2" with Hartford address. This timeless Colt revolver features 75 coverage of New York engraving with motifs by master engraver L. D. Nimschke. It was common practice for the large New York wholesale houses to send revolvers to the shops of Nimschke and other famous engravers to be ornamented to suit their customers' tastes. Frame bbl. grip straps and cyl. have vine-type foliate scroll engraving with punch-dot backgrounds. Full nickel finish. Black powder frame with six shot fluted cyl. 2 piece pearl grips with a raised Mexican eagle and snake on the right panel. Bbl. frame and grip straps have matching numbers. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt Archive Properties letter listing the following information: "Serial Number: 39487 / Caliber: .45/c / Barrel Length: Not Listed / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: J. P. Moores Sons / Address: New York New York / Date of Shipment: November 3 1877 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 25". Also included is a seven-page letter from noted author R. L. Wilson. The letter discusses the strongly stylized embellishments of L. D. Nimschke on this revolver. Mr. Wilson states that the Mexican Eagle and ornamentation on this New York engraved revolver are "a clear indication of the market for which this revolver was intended. The 7 and 1/2" bbl. and the 45 cal. are also indicative of frontier use whether in Mexico or possibly even the United States". CONDITION: This colorful revolver shows signs of frontier use. Bbl. and Action retain a 20 nickel finish interspersed with areas showing heavy wear and scattered pitting. The grips are also a testament to frontier use with chips at the toe and heel additional chips and small cracks around the action. Sound action. A lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. 01-24323/DS. ANTIQUE. 15000-25000.
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NEW YORK ENGRAVED COLT SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4192 (Sale Order 193 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt. S 92050. Bbl. 7 1/2" with Hartford address. It was common practice for the large New York houses to receive revolvers with "soft" finishes for outside engraving to suit their customers' tastes. The decoration on this revolver is indicative of use in Mexico or the western United States. This revolver has 50 coverage including the frame bbl. grip straps and cyl. of a vine-type foliate scroll with punch-dot backgrounds. Full nickel finish. 2 piece pearl grips with raised carved steer head on the right panel. Black powder frame. Six shots of fluted cyl. Frame and grip straps have matching numbers. Bbl. has a non-matching number of "1693". Cyl. is unnumbered. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt Archive Properties letter listing the following information " Serial Number: 92050 / Caliber: .45/c / Barrel Length: 7 1/2 / Finish: Soft / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Special Features: Shipped in the 'soft' condition without final finishing for engraving outside the Colt factory. / Shipped To: Hartley Graham / Address: New York New York / Date of Shipment: May 9 1883 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 25". CONDITION: very good retaining over 80 nickel finish showing spots of corrosion and very light pitting. Grips show some chipping around the frame as well as at the heel. Action shows some wear and retains four notches on the hammer. The pitted bore has largely intact rifling. 01-24324/DS. ANTIQUE. 15000-25000.
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EXTREMELY RARE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER DOCUMENTED Lot #4193 (Sale Order 194 of 701) "FLUTED" BLACK POWDER FRAME COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 3 1/2" SHERIFF'S MODEL SAA REVOLVER. EX KOPEC COLLECTION. Cal. 44-40. S 122354. Mfg. 1889. Bbl. 3 1/2". Exceptionally rare in any configuration this revolver has a number of features that make it truly stand out. "Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia Vol. 1" by Keith Cochran using survey statistics based on 167 surveyed revolvers with the total estimated production of Sheriff's Model Colts 1000 there were a scant 305 manufactured with 3 1/2" barrels. Additionally of that 1000 only 180 were chambered in 44-40. Utilizing specific numbers found in "THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER" By Don Wilkerson Carol Wilkerson Colt Historian Kathleen Hoyt of the serial numbers 1-164100 1896 a total of 122 ejectorless model were found chambered in 44-40. Of those 34 were manufactured with a 3 1/2" barrel. Of the 3 1/2" 44-40s only 10 were nickel finished. It should also be noted that page 72 of "A STUDY OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY" by Graham Kopec Moore states "Above SN 130000 around 1890 the percentage so SMs manufactured in 44-40 caliber dropped sharply for some unknown reason. Our survey lists only six 44-40 ejectorless SAs from 130000 through the end on SM production. This revolver was manufactured with a first type "fluted" frame. "A STUDY OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY" by Graham Kopec Moore states on page 67 "Beginning in the 122000 or 123000 SNR the specially forged fluted Sheriff's Model frames were discontinued" making this revolver one of the last produced with this style frame. Accompanying letter from Ron Graham regarding this revolver also states "Research has determined that the factory produced approximately 150-175 of these "fluted frame" Sheriff's Models". Bbl. marked on left side with acid etched panel "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". Bottom of bbl. stamped with small "44". Top of bbl. has 2 line bbl. address. Left side of frame marked with 3 line patent date. Left front of trigger guard bow marked "44 CAL". Gun is fitted with proper 2 piece checkered hard rubber eagle grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt Industries letter dated May 19 1969 with the following "Caliber 44-40/ Barrel Length 3 1/2"/ Finish Nickel/ Type of stocks Rubber/ Sold shipped to J. F. Schmelzer Sons/ Address Kansas City Mo./ Date of shipment April 18 1889/ Number of same type guns in shipment 1" Also accompanied is a John Kopec letter dated Feb. 23 1999 confirming that he purchased the gun in 1975 and that it was never altered in the 24 years he owned it. Letter from Colt Historian Ron Graham regarding this specific revolver. CONDITION: metal finish is gray / patina with no original nickel remaining. Etched panel is faint but visible and appears original. Above letter from Graham states "At sometime in the past that nickel was professionally removed. While collectors do not prefer to have original finish removed from a firearm the fact that this SA was not buffed or polished by an amateur is extremely fortunate. This outstanding COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER panel survived only because of someone's professionalism." Grips show wear commensurate with age. Very good bore with lightly frosted appearance has sharp rifling. Mechanically excellent. This revolver would be a notable addition to most any advanced Single Action collection. PROVENANCE: Ex John Kopec collection 1975-1999. 01-25371/BH ANTIQUE. 15000-25000.
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BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED GOLD INLAID COLT BLACK Lot #4194 (Sale Order 195 of 701) POWDER FRAME FIRST GEN SAA REVOLVER. Cal 45 Colt. S 80833 Mfg. 1882. Bbl. 5 1/2" with front sight having been removed at time of customization. 6 Shot fluted cylinder. Revolver features 75 coverage of a well executed floral scroll engraving throughout. Engraving is attractively highlighted by gold wire inlaid borders at bottom rear of frame at both sides muzzle end of bbl. edges of cyl. flutes outer edges of recoil shield. All external marking have been gold filled including rampant Colt. Double bands of gold rose gold inlay appear at rear of both bbl. cyl. Left side of recoil shield features bugling bull elk. Loading gate has side profile bear head. Gold plated trigger. Sides of blued hammer are engraved with floral scroll terminating in an eagle head. 1 Piece smooth grips. CONDITION: Very good to near excellent overall. Metal retains 98 custom blue finish with a very light patina in sighting groove on top of frame. Area where sight was removed has small void with light oxidation. Very good grips show light staining minor scuffs. Bore retains strong rifling with scattered areas of light pitting and an overall frosted appearance. Overall a very attractive Single Action Army. 01-25305/BH. ANTIQUE. 8000-11000.
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ANTIQUE CUSTOM ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER Lot #4195 (Sale Order 196 of 701) SAA REVOLVER. Cal 44-40. S 177343 Mfg. 1898. Bbl. 7 1/2" with blade front sight. 6 Shot fluted cyl. Action cyl. bbl. tastefully custom engraved with 50 coverage floral scroll. Bbl. marked on left side in engraved panel with crown "V. COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 4440" Bbl. cyl trigger hammer screws are blued with action having a contrasting plum hue. 1 Piece smooth grips. CONDITION: metal components retain 80 custom finish over a few scattered dents with notable thinning on outer portion of ejector rod housing. Near excellent grips. Bright shiny bore with sharp rifling having appearance of mild frosting at throat. 01-25306/BH ANTIQUE. 7000-10000.
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ORIGINAL "1875 MODEL" COLT SAA CALVERY REVOLVER. Lot #4196 (Sale Order 197 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt. S 17517. Bbl. 7 1/2" with blade front sight. Mfg. 1875. As noted in "A STUDY OF THE COLD SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER" by Graham Kopec Moore "The U.S. Colt Single Action revolvers manufactured in 1875 are among the most interesting and least known U.S. Colt Cavalry revolvers. There were three U.S. Ordnance Principal Sub-inspectors who inspected these revolvers at the Colt factory." The two known inspectors are identified as A.P. Casey Samuel B. Lewis while the third unknown is recognized as using a tiny single "J" initial. Trigger guard cyl bbl. all bear this initial "J" with bbl. also having small initial "P". Hammer slot marked "C". Matching numbers on frame grip frame cyl. bbl. 1 Piece walnut grips with faintly visible "APC" cartouche on left side. 1 line Italic bbl. address. 2 Line patent date on left side of frame followed by "US". CONDITION: metal has turned gray with an even brown patina. Frame ejector rod housing exhibit areas of cleaned pitting. Cyl. pin retaining screw appears replacement. Grips appear to have been lightly sanded refinished with cartouche still lightly visible. Bore shoes even light pitting with strong rifling. All 4 clicks present last notch is weak and barely holds. 01-25341/BH. ANTIQUE. 9500-12500.
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PALL MALL MARKED COLT FIRST GEN SAA REVOLVER Lot #4197 (Sale Order 198 of 701) CHAMBERED IN 455 ELEY. Cal. 455 Eley. S 98033. Recognizing a sales opportunity Colt manufactured a number of revolvers in British calibers such as this 455 Eley short. "36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army" by David M. Brown lists on page 20 that 1150 standard revolvers were manufactured in this caliber. Bbl. 5 1/2" w/ address "COLT'S PTFA MFG Co HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 1 piece walnut grips. Bottom of right panel is stamped "3". Cyl. has British proof marks. Frame grip straps bbl. have matching Ss. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Colt Fire Arms Manufacturing Company Inc. detailing the following information "Calibre .455 / Barrel Length 5 1/2" / Finish Blue / Type of Stocks Not Listed / Sold shipped to: Colt London Agency / Address London England. / Date of Shipment August 15 1883 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment. Eighty-seven". CONDITION: fine. Bbl. ejector housing cyl. grip straps retain over 60 blue showing areas of fading carry wear w/ scattered spots of light corrosion. Frame sides of hammer have over 50 nicely visible case colors showing carry wear spots of darkened appearance. Grips have an added coat of finish over light wear handling marks. Sound action. 01-25362/DS. ANTIQUE. 10000-15000.
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COLT LONDON FLAT TOP TARGET SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4198 (Sale Order 199 of 701) Cal. 38 Colt. S 132781. Bbl. 7 1/2" marked "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. DEPOT 14. PALL MALL LONDON". Pinned beaded blade front sight w/ U notch rear sight. Flat top target style frame. Six shot fluted cyl. Blue finish. Checkered trigger. Trigger guard has an added metal finger rest attached by a single screw. 2 piece hard rubber eagle grips. 925 flat top target models were mfg. 1888-96. This revolver was mfg. 1890. CONDITION: 70 blue showing flaking on frame. Cyl. is fading to brown shows a drag line. Grips show light wear. Tight action hammer retains all 4 clicks. Bore is generally bright w/ strong rifling showing small spots of light pitting. 01-24809/DS. ANTIQUE. 10000-15000.
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NO LOT. Lot #4199 (Sale Order 200 of 701) NO LOT.
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A TRUE RARITY COLT FIRST GEN LONDON SHIPPED SAA Lot #4200 (Sale Order 201 of 701) REVOLVER IN 45 SHORT ELEY WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 45 Short Eley. S 20524. Recognizing a sales opportunity Colt manufactured a number of revolvers in British calibers such as this 45 Eley short. "36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army" by David M. Brown lists on page 28 that a mere 110 revolvers were manufactured in this caliber. Bbl. 5 1/2" w/ Hartford address. 6-shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. One piece walnut grip. Bbl. frame grip straps have matching numbers. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt 's Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Company letter dated May 7 1964 that confirms the caliber. The letter also states this was one of 50 guns shipped to the London Agency on December 6th 1875. CONDITION: fine overall. Bbl. grip straps retain 60 thinning blue. Cyl. has 30 thinning blue showing spots of corrosion. Frame has faded to a light brown patina. Sanded refinished grips show heavy wear dents. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore retains strong rifling. 01-25361/DS. ANTIQUE. 8000-12000.
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CASED COLT FIRST GEN SAA REVOLVER OTHER EFFECTS Lot #4200A (Sale Order 202 of 701) BELONGING TO FAMOUS LAWMAN JEFF MILTON WITH LARGE PROVENANCE FILE. Cal. 45 Colt. S 50912. The consignor Dave Trevallion renowned stock maker for Purdy began working on rifles for Jack Holliday the neighbor to Jeff Milton in the late 1960s. The two eventually became good friends. In 1974 Holliday gifted Trevallion the items he received from Jeff Milton over the years. Before Milton's passing while retired in Tucson he befriended W. Bill J. Holliday who was owner of the adjacent Holliday Ranch. Their friendship would last until Milton's passing with Milton serving as Best Man at Holliday Sr.'s wedding. An accompanying photo shows Milton 2nd from left with W.J. Holliday Sr. center Jr. left together at the Holiday Ranch. Also mentioned in "JEFF MILTON A GOOD MAN WITH A GUN" by J. Evetts Haley on page 407 is an exchange that took place between Milton and a young Jack Holliday in the Holliday living room. Jefferson Jeff Davis Milton 1861-1947 was a well known respected lawman with a long illustrious career roaming the countryside from Texas to Arizona. In July 1880 Milton began his lawman career as a Texas Ranger. Falsifying his birth date on the application Milton 18 at the time added 3 years to his age in order to meet the minimum 21. In 1884 Milton traveled to New Mexico taking up employment as a Cowboy Detective for a cattle association and would later become Deputy Sheriff of Socorro County NM. Gaining notoriety for his speed and efficiency with a firearm Milton was hired in 1887 by Collector of Customs Joseph Magoffin in an effort to prevent smuggling. The early 1890s were spent working for the Union Pacific Railroad Company along with the Pullman Car Company. In 1894 Milton would become the Chief of Police in El Paso TX which at the time was rife with murder robbery and other violent crimes. Later in 1895 Milton would assume the role of Deputy U.S. Marshall. Finding his life as a Marshall less lucrative Milton was hired on as a Wells Fargo Express Messenger on the Southern Pacific run from Benson AZ to Guaymas Mexico. His job was to escort costly shipments of gold silver. It was during this time that Milton was wounded in a gunfight. Outlaw Burt Alvord and five others attempted to raid the express car in Fairbank AZ and during the ensuing exchange of fight Milton was shot in the left arm shattering the bone. This injury left Milton with a crippled arm for the rest of his life. In 1904 Milton was directly commissioned by President Theodore Roosevelt to the position of Mounted Chinese Inspector for the newly formed U.S. Immigration Service. In 1924 at age 62 Jeff Milton became the first ever officer appointed to the U.S. Immigration Border Patrol. In 1932 Milton retired to Tombstone AZ and later Tucson where he passed away in 1947. Bbl. 4 3/4" replacement with altered front sight. 6 Shot fluted cyl. 1 Piece walnut grips. Backstrap bears commemorative inscription to James C Pym. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: notarized letter from consignor detailing the chain of ownership of the Jeff Milton items from Milton to the Holiday family and finally from his friend W.J. Jack Holliday to the consignor himself. Photocopies of signed letters from Jeff Milton to W.J. Holliday Sr. Picture of Jeff Milton together with both Holliday Sr Holliday Jr. at the Holliday Ranch. Colt Factory letter. Other items from Milton include a bone handled wooden cane pocket watch a skeleton key with 3 brothel coin a few other trinkets. Revolver is housed in a later aged walnut shadow line case with relic condition wood handled Bowie knife cleaning rod oiler. Case is lined in a maroon velour. CONDITION: metal has an overall gray cleaned appearance with scattered pitting numerous small dents patina. Heavily worn grip has been sanded refinished with losses at toe area. Left side of grip has 4 notches carved at bottom. Bore retains strong rifling with an even mild wear pitting. Mechanics in need of attention but holds in full cock position. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of David Trevallion.01-25398/BH. ANTIQUE. 8000-12000.
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COLT SAA US ARTILLERY MODEL REVOLVER. Lot #4201 (Sale Order 203 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt. S 4159. Between 1896 1903 many cavalry model revolvers were arsenal reworked refinished w/ bbls. shortened to 5 1/2". Parts were reassembled randomly rarely will one be found w/ matching serial numbers. Bbl. arsenal shortened 5 1/2" w/ blade sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. Frame is serial number "4159". Trigger guard is serial number "31569". Backstrap is serial number "720". Bbl. is serial numbered "2431". Bottom of bbl. has inspector's mark "J.T.C." followed by initial "H". Cyl. is unnumbered w/ inspector's mark "P". 1 piece walnut grips w/ inspector's mark "RAC" at butt of panel. CONDITION: bbl. ejector cyl. grip straps retain 85 lightly faded blue showing carry edge wear. Frame hammer retain 70 lightly faded case colors. Refinished grips show scattered marks. Sound mechanics. Bore has lightly darkened appearance w/ scattered very light pitting worn rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24703/DS. ANTIQUE. 7000-11000.
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COLT 1ST GEN SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4202 (Sale Order 204 of 701) Cal. 22 WCF. S 1817. Starting in August of 1875 approx. 1850 SAA revolvers were produced in 44 RF cal. in their own serial number range. Due to decreased demand in 1888 approx. 100 of these were converted to 22 RF 1 to 32 RF. No other cals. have been documented. New bbls. cyls. were fitted the trigger guards were restamped 22 cal. It is unknown who or when this revolver was rechambered to 22 WCF. Bbl. 7 1/2" w/ a lowered front sight. Six shot fluted cyl. 2 piece checkered hard rubber eagle grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Charles B. Layson contributing editor "SAA Revolvers" "The Blue Book of Gun Values". 2 page letter detailing the history of the rimfire Colt SAAs talking of Mr. Layson's opinion of this revolver. CONDITION: metal has faded gray appearance w/ scattered light pitting. Front receiver ring shows light wrench marks. Grips show moderate wear. Action is tight w/ all 4 clicks remaining on hammer. Pitted bore retains largely intact rifling. 01-25141/DS. ANTIQUE. 5000-8000.
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COLT SAA CAVALRY MODEL AINSWORTH INSPECTED Lot #4203 (Sale Order 205 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. S 2860. Bbl. 7 1/2" w/ Hartford address. Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. Left side of frame has 1871 1872 patent dates w/ "U.S." marking. Bbl. frame grip straps cyl. have matching numbers. Bbl. backstrap trigger guard have "A" Ainsworth inspection marks. 1 piece walnut grip w/ clear "OWA" cartouche on left panel. Mfg. 1874. CONDITION: fine as restored by Tommy Haas. Blued parts retain 75 restored finish showing flaking carry wear. Frame retains 90 lightly faded case colors. Very good refinished grip shows scattered marks. Tight sound action. Bore retains strong rifling having a slightly darkened appearance. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24699/DS. ANTIQUE. 5000-8000.
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COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 1ST GEN SAA CUSTOM Lot #4204 (Sale Order 206 of 701) UPGRADED REVOLVER. Cal. 44-40. S 52308. Bbl. 7 1/2" w/ Hartford address blade sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Frame cyl. bbls. grip straps have custom hand engraving in the Colt "C" style w/ 75 coverage. Engraving consists of vine type foliate scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds straight line borders star highlights. Right side of bbl. has inlaid panel w/ restored "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER." caliber marking. Bullseye ejector head. 1 piece pearl grips. Frame cyl. grip straps bbl. have matching serial numbers. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Office of the Colt Historian detailing the following information "Serial Number: 52308 / Caliber: .44/40 / Barrel Length: Not Listed / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Hartley Graham / Address: New York NY / Date of Shipment: January 221880 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 50". CONDITION: excellent as upgraded retaining nearly all restored blue case colored finish. Excellent grips. Bore retains sound rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24732/DS. ANTIQUE. 5000-7000.
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COLT FIRST GENERATION SAA CUSTOM ENGRAVED REVOLVER Lot #4205 (Sale Order 207 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt. S 111551. Bbl. 7 1/2" w/ Hartford address blade sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Custom hand engraving done in the Colt "D" style. Generous coverage of engraving is found on bbl. frame cyl. grip straps ejector housing hammer. Engraving consists of vine type foliate scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds having geometric highlights. Bbl. frame grip straps are nickel finished. Cyl. ejector housing hammer trigger are gold finished. Fire blued cyl. pin action screws. Custom checkered ivory grips are signed by Paul Persinger El Paso Texas. Paul was the last Colt Custom Shop ivory grip carver till federal law ESA 210 changed concerning ivory and the Endangered Species Act of 2014. Colt discontinued the use of custom grips in 2015. Paul like every other 20th century custom ivory carver hired by Colt utilized only certified pre ban ivory. This customization was done prior to 2014 2008 and fits Federal guidelines for "de minimus" ivory for federal commercial trade but some states still ban any ivory product whether federally legal or not. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Colt Archive Properties LLC stating "We regret to advise you that we were unable to locate any information on this firearm". CONDITION: excellent as upgraded. Metal retains virtually all gold nickel fire blued finish. Excellent grips. Bore has a lightly frosted appearance retaining sound rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24731/DS. ANTIQUE. 5000-7000.
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EXTREMELY FINE REFINISHED HENRY NETTLETON Lot #4206 (Sale Order 208 of 701) INSPECTED US COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 S 50591. Standard configuration 7.5" barrel one line Hartford address blue case colored finish all professionally restored fire blued trigger. Henry Nettleton "NH" inspection marks stamped on bottom of frame trigger guard barrel and cylinder. Nettleton cartouche on the left grip below "1878" stamped date sub inspector cartouche on opposite grip "JEG" for John Greer. Colt factory letter shows delivery to U.S. Inspector at the Colt Plant on September 18 1878 in a shipment of 150 revolvers. CONDITION: extremely fine as refinished. Revolver retains virtually all its bright blue and case colored finish. Markings in metal are all crisp and well defined as professionally restored. Grips are crisp well fit with well discerned cartouches. Mechanically fine with bright shiny rifled bore. 01-25272/JS. ANTIQUE. 4000-6000.
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AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT US CAVALRY SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4207 (Sale Order 209 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt. S 10732. Bbl. 7 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. Left side of frame is stamped "US". Bottom of bbl. has "A/P" inspector's marks. Top of backstrap butt of left grip have inspector's initial "A". Bbl. frame grip straps cyl. have matching numbers. 1 piece walnut grip. Mfg. 1875. CONDITION: cleaned metal has gray coloration from touch up finish. Sanded refinished grips show light marks. Good mechanics. Bore is generally bright w/ lightly worn rifling. 01-25191/DS. ANTIQUE. 2000-3000.
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COLT ETCHED PANEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SAA Lot #4208 (Sale Order 210 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 44-40. S 55150. Bbl. 7 1/2" w/ blade sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Black powder frame. 1 Piece walnut grips. Bbl. frame cyl. grip straps have matching numbers. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a Colt Firearms Division letter detailing the following information "Serial Number: 55150 / Caliber: .44/40 / Barrel Length: Not Listed / Shipped To: Hartley Graham / Address: New York NY / Date of Shipment: March 13 1880 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 50". CONDITION: metal has gray coloration from touch up finish. Etched panel marking is clearly visible. Grips show heavy wear w/ dents at butt. Action shows wear w/ 3 notches remaining. Lightly pitted bore has worn rifling. 01-24482/DS. ANTIQUE. 2000-3000.
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COLT FIRST GEN SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4209 (Sale Order 211 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF. S 160284. Bbl. 4 3/4". Six shot fluted cyl. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Black powder frame w/ screw locked cyl. pin. Frame grip straps have matching numbers. Mfg. 1896. CONDITION: metal has faded gray brown appearance w/ weakened markings showing light pitting. Cyl. pin several screws show plier screwdriver distortion other action screws appear to be replacement. Grips show heavy wear. Action has light spring tension cyl. shows play. Dark lightly pitted bore w/ worn rifling. 01-25196/DS. ANTIQUE. 1600-2200.
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ANTIQUE COLT SAA REVOLVER CHAMBERED IN 41 COLT. Lot #4210 (Sale Order 212 of 701) Cal. 41 Colt. S 173800. Bbl. 4 3/4". Top left side of bbl. has 12 hand cut "kill notches". 2 Piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Left panel has an additional 11 hand cut "kill notches" at butt w/ an additional 12 hand cut lines between the butt screw hole. Right panel has a lightly cut "X". Six shot fluted cyl. bbl. grip straps have matching numbers. Mfg. 1898. CONDITION: metal has a faded gray appearance w/ scattered dents pitting. Grips show heavy wear. Hammer has 3 remaining notches. Cyl. shows some side play. Lightly pitted bore has worn rifling. 01-24536/DS. ANTIQUE. 1000-1500.
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BEAUTIFUL FIRST GEN WOLF KLAR RETAILER SHIPPED Lot #4211 (Sale Order 213 of 701) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SAA WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 45 Colt. S 349801. Mfg 1927. Of the 357859 first gen SAA revolvers it is estimated that total production to be between 3000-3500 revolvers. Revolver appears to be engraved by Master Engraver Wilbur Glahn. Glahn's renowned "V" pattern appears at top of backstrap and bottom of grip frame. Frame cyl. bbl feature masterfully executed floral scroll engraving with ultra fine punch dot background. Rear of cyl has wavy line engraved border. Revolver is stocked with attractive mother of pearl grips right panel has raised relief carved steer head with ruby eyes. Gun was shipped to Wolf Klar of Fort Worth TX in January of 1927. Wolf Klar was considered one of the prominent purchasers of Colt revolvers attracting wealthy businessmen cattleman outlaws lawman from all parts of Texas and beyond. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt Archive letter stating the following: "Serial Number: 349801/ Caliber: .45/c/ Barrel Length: 5 1/2"/ Finish: Nickel/ Type of stocks: Rubber/ Factory Engraved: Yes/ Shipped To: Wolf and Klar/ Address: Fort Worth Texas/ Date of Shipment: January 12 1927/ Colt Factory Order: 12291/1/ Number of same type guns in shipment: 1". CONDITION: very fine overall. Metal surfaces retain 95 original nickel with very small areas of flaked finish on edges of backstrap along grip line at butt rear edge of cyl. left recoil shield left side of muzzle. Edges of frame cyl. stops remain sharp crisp. Very good grips. Left panel has small missing chip at heel. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Mechanically excellent. A difficult to find factory engraved Colt in high original condition. 24-2051/BH. CURIO. 30000-45000.
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CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED COLT 1ST GEN. ENGRAVED SAA Lot #4212 (Sale Order 214 of 701) CASED PAIR REVOLVERS. BOTH: Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. Bbls. 5 1/2". GUN 1 S 288211. GUN 2 S 288210. Six shot fluted cyl. Class C engraving. Frame bbl. cyls. grip straps have vine type foliate scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds having wavy straight line borders highlights. 2 piece pearl grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: British made Acme casing w/ added purple velour fitted interior having a 29 round cartridge block at the center. CONDITION: GUN 1. metal is cleaned polished bright showing scattered spots of light pitting. Grips show small chips at toe along action. Cyl. exhibits slight side play. Good to very good bore with appearance of even very light pitting. 23-4739/DS. GUN 2. cleaned metal is polished bright showing scattered spots of light pitting. Right grip panel has large chip at toe. Tight action. Good to very good bore with appearance of even very light pitting. 23-4739 23-4740/DS. BOTH CURIOS. 20000-30000.
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EXTREMELY RARE DOCUMENTED COLT LONG FLUTE Lot #4213 (Sale Order 215 of 701) SHERIFF'S MODEL SAA REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. S 328915. Bbl. 4" w/o ejector. Six shot long flute cyl. Long flute cyls. remaining after the model 1878 double action was discontinued were altered for use in single action revolvers. The normal S range for long flute use is 330001 to 331479. "A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver" by Graham Kopec Moore lists 8 out of range known long flute revolvers on page 157-158. Among these is this revolver no. 328915 listed as a 4" Sheriff's model assembly completed April 27 1915 shipped April 28th 1915. This revolver is also pictured on page 77 under the chapter pertaining to Sheriff's Models. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Frame grip straps have matching Ss. Sheriff's model revolvers with long flute cyls. are practically unheard of. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Colt Archive Properties LLC detailing the following information "Serial Number: 328915 / Caliber: .45/c / Barrel Length: 4" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Shelton-Payne Arms Company / Address: El Paso Texas / Date of Shipment: April 28 1915 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1". CONDITION: bbl. cyl. grip straps retain worn blue in protected areas carry areas have faded to gray. Frame shows 30 visible case colors primarily on the right side forward portions of frame w/ balance fading to gray from carry use. Grips have worn checkering w/ small chips at toe. Cyl. stops short of indexing when action is cycled. Bore retains strong rifling. 24-2052/DS. CURIO. 22500-35000.
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VERY RARE NEW ORLEANS SHIPPED BLACK POWDER Lot #4214 (Sale Order 216 of 701) FRAME 3 1/2" SHERIFF'S MODEL SAA REVOLVER IN 41 COLT WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal 41 Colt. S 183449. Bbl. 3 1/2" with blade front sight. With an estimated total production of approx. 1000 Sheriff's models these revolvers are considered very rare desirable. "Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia Vol. I" By Keith Cochran estimates that of the total production of Sheriff's models a mere 305 were manufactured with 3 1/2" bbls. Additionally Cochran estimates that the total production of Sheriff's Models chambered in 41 Colt accounted for approx. 3.25 of the total 32 Revolvers. "THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 1873-1895" by Don Wilkerson Carol Wilkerson Colt Historian Kathleen Hoyt lists on page 350 that from serial numbers 1-164100 just 33 ejectorless SAAs were found to have been manufactured in 41 Colt and those the number manufactured as blue with a 3 1/2" bbl. was only TWO Second style black powder frame. Though research would have S 183449 listed as 1899 mfg it is noted in "A STUDY OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER" by Graham Kopec Moore on page 69 "It has been observed that in the regular Single Action production the spring loaded cylinder pin release catch occurs near the 165000 SNR. However with Storekeeper's Model production it is noted that some revolvers in the 183000 range and possibly higher retain the old style cylinder pin screw of the blackpowder frame. This is due no doubt to the aforementioned practice of over-producing a number of frames for stockpiling. Black powder frame Sheriff's models were still being assembled and shipped from the factory in 1899. This is three full years and approximately 18000 revolvers after the production of all standard Single Actions had changed over to the cylinder pin release catch. Blued grip frame 6 shot fluted cyl. bbl. Case hardened frame hammer. 2 line patent date. 2 line bbl. address. Left side of bbl. marked "41 Colt" Bottom of bbl stamped with small "41" 2 Piece checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 2 Colt Archive letters 1961 1986 stating the following: "Calibre .41/ Barrel length 3 1/2"/ Finish Blue/ Type of stocks Not listed/ Sold shipped to: A. Baldwin Co./ Address New Orleans La./ Date of shipment April 26. 1899/ Number of same type guns in shipment Six/ The Colt Single Action described above is an authentic Sheriff's or Storekeeper's model if the arm is in good mechanical condition factory loaded smoke-less powder cartridges can be safely fired in this arm". CONDITION: very fine overall as these revolvers are seldom encountered with finish. Bbl. has been cleaned and shows areas of prior oxidation light pitting. Cyl retains 60 blue with even finish wear light freckling a few minor dings. Frame shows strong case colors notably towards bottom rear. Front of frame shows a few scattered spots of cleaned moderate pitting. Grip frame retains 60-70 bright blue with thinning freckling at backstrap. Very good grips display even light wear with a few small dents at bottom of right panel. Grips are turning brown with age. Generally bright bore retains sharp rifling with spots of light pitting. A very fine rare Colt Sheriff's model that would garner the attention of any serious collector. 24-2080/BH. CURIO. 18000-27000.
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EXTREMELY RARE 1 of 44 COLT FIRST GEN SAA Lot #4215 (Sale Order 217 of 701) REVOLVER CHAMBERED IN 45 ACP EX WILKERSON COLLECTION. Cal. 45 ACP. S 354848. Bbl. 5 1/2" with blade front sight. Mfg 1933. "36 CALIBERS OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY" by David Brown states on page 44 "The Colt S.A.A. .45 A.C.P. was first made in 1924 in special orders. Almost all were shipped to men in some branch of the Armed Forces." "The only revolvers made in this caliber by Colt were Colt Single Action Armys and they are extremely valuable to any Colt S.A.A. collection." Also stated in his book is the production number of the 45 ACP which was a meager 44 in total. While no records are available for this particular revolver known serial numbers in the range are 354516 shipped with extra 45acp cyl 354633 pictured in Brown's book 354935 355408 and 356423. Stamped on left side of bbl. "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 45". Page 169 of "A STUDY OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER" by Graham Kopec Moore states "It is important to note that Colt's did not differentiate between barrel caliber markings of the .45 Colt and the 45 ACP" "We can only assume management felt that for such a limited order chambering the expense was not warranted". Blued bbl. grip frame 6 shot fluted cyl. Case hardened frame hammer. Matching numbers appear inside 2 piece checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt grips right side of trigger guard frame backstrap under grips. CONDITION: fine overall. Blued components retain approx 90 finish with light muzzle wear scattered light scratches thinning to backstrap. Frame hammer retain 80-90 bright original case hardened color. Grips turning brown with age but otherwise very good with only the faintest of wear evident. Bright shiny bore with crisp rifling. A very fine example of the rare 45 ACP Colt SAA. PROVENANCE: Don Carol Wilkerson Collection. 24-2135/BH. CURIO. 18000-27000
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SLEEK CUSTOM ENGRAVED COLT FIRST GEN SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4216 (Sale Order 218 of 701) Cal 38 WCF. S 313862 Mfg. 1910. Bbl. 4 3/4" with blade front sight. 6 Shot fluted cyl. Revolver features 25 floral scroll engraving with finely stippled background. Cob web engraving is found at either side of grip frame near grips. Signed at front bottom of grip frame what appears to be "LH" unknown. Sides of hammer trigger polished bright. Remainder of metal surfaces finished in a dark matte blue/black. 2 Piece checkered hard rubber grips with rampant Colts are numbered to gun on inside. CONDITION: near excellent as custom finished at time of engraving. Metal surfaces retain 98 plus finish. Very good grips have a few minor handling marks small spots of flattening to diamonds. Bright shiny bore with crisp rifling. 24-1826/BH. CURIO. 7000-9000.
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VERY ORNATE CUSTOM ENGRAVED SILVER INLAID COLT Lot #4217 (Sale Order 219 of 701) FIRST GEN SAA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 WCF. S 207297. Mfg. 1901. Bbl. 4 3/4" with target style blade front sight. 6 Shot fluted cyl. Frame cyl. bbl. grip frame ejector rod housing feature highly ornamented full coverage floral scroll engraving with center of each scroll having a fine silver wire inlay. 1 piece intricately carved grip feature oriental style serpentine dragon on each side. CONDITION: very good as refinished at time of engraving. metal retains 95 custom black/ blue finish with light muzzle wear thinning in area of trigger guard. Near excellent grips. Mirror bore displays sharp rifling. 24-1824/BH. CURIO. 9000-12000.
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CUSTOM ENGRAVED COLT FIRST GEN SAA REVOLVER WITH Lot #4218 (Sale Order 220 of 701) PEARL GRIPS. Cal. 45 Colt. S# 262386. Mfg. 1905. Bbl. 6 1/2" custom replacement with blade front sight. 6 Shot fluted cyl. Revolver features full coverage foliate scroll engraving lightly filled with gold filigree. Left recoil shield has side facing male lion. Loading gate has side facing lioness. Balance of metal is nickel with hammer with hammer, cyl. latch pin & action screws appearing niter blue. 2 Piece mother of pearl grips. CONDITION: very good as refinished at time of engraving. Metal features 97% reapplied nickel. blued parts exhibit some thinning finish. Approx. 1" finish scratch on left side of hammer. Very good grips have a few small chips at edges. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Trigger pull has been lightened. (24-1825/BH). CURIO. $8,000-13,000.
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VERY FINE BAKER HAMILTON PACIFIC SHIPPED COLT Lot #4219 (Sale Order 221 of 701) 1ST GEN SAA REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. S 351372. mfg. 1928. Bbl. 4 3/4" w/ Hartford address. The Baker Hamilton company was founded originally as a mining supply and hardware store company during the California gold rush era. in 1918 they merged with Pacific Hardware Steel. The Baker and Hamilton building was listed as a San Francisco Designated Landmark on April 6 1989 and later in 2005 placed on the National Register of Historic Places. 6 Shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. Two piece hard rubber checkered Rampant Colt grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt Archive letter stating the following: Serial Number: 351372/ Caliber: 45/c/ Barrel Length: 4 3/4"/ Finish: Blue/ Type of Stocks: Not Listed/ Shipped To: Baker Hamilton Pacific Company/ Address: San Francisco California/ Date of Shipment: March 6 1928/ Number of Same Type Gins in Shipment: 1". CONDITION: bbl. cyl. grip straps retain 90 original blue with fading to grip strap areas high edge wear cyl. drag line. Action hammer have 90 bright original case colors with minor freckling at lower right. Very good grips show light wear marks. Sound mechanics. Very good bright bore with sharp rifling. 24-2079/DS. CURIO. 8000-12000.
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WELDON BLEDSOE SIGNED CATTLE BRAND ENGRAVED 1ST Lot #4220 (Sale Order 222 of 701) GEN SAA REVOLVER. Cal 38 WCF. S 235201. Mfg 1902. Bbl. 5 1/2" with blade front sight. 6 Shot fluted cyl. Revolver features full coverage Cattle brand engraving with punch dot background and highlights of floral scroll. Signed on left side of frame. Bledsoe honed his craft under the tutelage of legendary engraver Cole Agee. Revolver it fitted with 2 piece grips right panel features relief carved lizard. CONDITION: Very good to near excellent overall as nickel plated at time of engraving. Metal retains 98 nickel with a couple small areas of freckling in sighting groove on top of frame. Very good grips. Good bore with sharp rifling shows areas of light frosting . 24-1823/BH CURIO. 7500-10000.
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COLT 1ST GEN SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Lot #4221 (Sale Order 223 of 701) Cal. 32 WCF 32-20. S 346395. Bbl. 7 1/2" w/ blade sight. Fluted six shot cyl. Blue case colored finish. Diamond checkered walnut grips w/ rampant colt medallions. Mfg. 1923. UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: Colt Archive Properties letter listing the following: Serial Number: 346395 Caliber: .32/20 Barrel Length: 7 1/2" Finish: Blue Type of Stocks: Checkered Walnut Shipped To: Winchester Retail Store Address: New Haven Connecticut Date of Shipment: June 2 1924 Colt Factory Order: 8617/1 Number of Guns of Same Type in Shipment: 1. CONDITION: fine. Bbl. retains 90 original blue showing light fading on left side. Cyl. grip straps ejector housing retain over 95 blue showing light edge wear. Frame hammer retain over 95 case colors. Grips have good finish showing small marks. Tight action w/ 4 firm hammer clicks. Bore retains sharp rifling. 23-4775/DS. CURIO. 7000-10000.
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COLT 1878 FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER DA REVOLVER. Lot #4222 (Sale Order 224 of 701) Cal. 44-40. S 50521. Bbl. 7 1/2" with blade sight. Six-shot long flute cyl. blue finish. Round 2-piece pearl butt grips with lanyard ring. Total production of 51210 mfg. 1878-1905. CONDITION: 80 lightly worn original blue showing carry and edge wear. The left grip panel has a small crack through the screw hole. Action is reluctant to hold in full cock cyl. shows excessive play. Very good bore. 23-5420/DS. CURIO. 1000-1500.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4223 (Sale Order 225 of 701) Cal. 455 Eley. S 164305. Bbl. 7 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. Custom 2 piece stag grips. S indicates 1897 mfg. CONDITION: bbl. cyl. grip straps retain 95 dull reblued finish. Frame has faded to mottled gray. Very good grips. Cyl. shows excessive side play. Hammer does not have safety notch. Bore has slightly darkened appearance w/ worn rifling. 01-25255. ANTIQUE.. 5000-7500.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4224 (Sale Order 226 of 701) Cal. 44 Russian. S 220663. Bbl. 7 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. 2 piece checkered hard rubber grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Colt Industries dated March 23 1983 detailing the following information "Serial Number: 220663 / Caliber: .44 Russian / Barrel Length: 7 1/2" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Hibbard Spencer Bartlett Co. / Address: Chicago Illinois / Date of Shipment: January 18 1902 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 4". CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray showing scattered light pitting. Grips show light wear w/ small chip at butt of left panel. Tight action. Hammer retains 4 notches. Bore has lightly frosted appearance w/ worn rifling. 24-781/DS. CURIO. 4000-6000.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4225 (Sale Order 227 of 701) Cal. 38 Colt. S 182440. Bbl. 4 3/4". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1899. CONDITION: fine. Bbl. grip straps retain 90 blue. Cyl. retains 50 blue showing spots of flaking a drag line. 70 nicely visible case colors. Very good grips. Tight action. Hammer retains 4 notches. Bore retains very good rifling. 24-780/DS. CURIO. 3000-4500.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4226 (Sale Order 228 of 701) Cal. 38 Colt. S 323400. Bbl. 7 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Colt Industries detailing the following information "Serial Number: 323400 / Caliber: .38 colt / Barrel Length: 7 1/2" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Elmira Arms Co. / Address: Elmira NY / Date of Shipment: January 20 1913 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1". CONDITION: bbl. cyl. grip straps retain over 50 finish showing carry wear. Frame retains 20 visible case colors in protected areas w/ balance fading to gray showing light corrosion. Grips show moderate wear. Bore retains strong rifling showing some light spotting. 24-782/DS. CURIO. 3000-4500.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4227 (Sale Order 229 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 242909. Bbl. 5 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1903. CONDITION: bbls. cyl. grip straps retain 75 lightly faded original blue showing edge carry wear. Action retains 70 lightly faded case colors. Grips show moderate wear. Tight action w/ 4 clicks on hammer. Very good bore. 24-820/DS. CURIO. 2500-3250.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4228 (Sale Order 230 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 192807. Bbl. 5 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Office of the Colt Historian detailing the following information "Serial Number: 192807 / Caliber: .38/40 / Barrel Length: 5 1/2" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: J.F. Schmelzer Sons / Address: Kansas City Kansas / Date of Shipment: February 9 1900 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1". CONDITION: bbl. cyl. grip straps retain 75 blue showing edge carry wear w/ small spots of corrosion. Left side of bbl. shows small dents. Cyl. exhibits a drag line. Frame retains 30 fading case colors. Grips show light wear. Tight action w/ four clicks on hammer. Rifling shows light wear. 24-842/DS. CURIO. 2250-3000.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4229 (Sale Order 231 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 256633. Bbl. 4 3/4". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1904. CONDITION: bbl. grip straps cyl. retain 60 lightly worn blue. Frame retains 20 lightly visible case colors. Grips show light wear. Tight action. Hammer retains 4 clicks. Bore has lightly worn rifling. 24-824/DS. CURIO. 2000-2750.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4230 (Sale Order 232 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 277694. Bbl. 5 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Colt Industries detailing the following information "Serial Number: 277694 / Caliber: .38/40 / Barrel Length: 5 1/2" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: T.B. Davis Arms Company / Address: Portland Maine / Date of Shipment: June 15 1906 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 2". CONDITION: bbl. cyl. grip straps retain 40 fading blue showing carry wear cyl. drag line. Frame has lightly visible case colors in protected areas. Grips show moderate wear in protected areas. Cyl. shows very slight sideplay. Hammer has 4 clicks. Bore retains very good rifling. 24-798/DS. CURIO. 2000-2750.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4231 (Sale Order 233 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 298696. Bbl. 4 3/4". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1907. CONDITION: bbl. cyl. grip straps retain 70 dull faded blue. Frame has faded to gray. Grips show light wear. Hammer retains 4 notches. Cyl. pin is not present. Bore shows lightly worn rifling. 24-737/DS. CURIO. 2000-3000.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4232 (Sale Order 234 of 701) Cal. 32 WCF. S 245507. Bbl. 4 3/4". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt colored grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Office of the Colt Historian detailing the following information "Serial Number: 245507 / Caliber: .32/20 / Barrel Length: 4 3/4" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Wyeth Hardware Mfg. Company / Address: St. Joseph Missouri / Date of Shipment: June 30 1903 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 5". CONDITION: bbl. cyl. grip straps retain 50 fading blue showing carry wear. Cyl. has significant drag line. Frame retains a small amount of fading case colors in protected areas. Grips show moderate wear. Tight action w/ 4 notches on hammer. Very good bore. 24-833/DS. CURIO. 1750-2500.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4233 (Sale Order 235 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 248497. Bbl. 4 3/4". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1903. CONDITION: bbl. cyl. grip straps retain 30 dull fading blue. Frame has faded to gray retaining lightly visible case colors in protected areas. Grips show moderate wear. Tight action w/ 4 clicks on hammer. Slightly darkened bore has worn rifling. 24-840/DS. CURIO. 1750-2500.
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COLT BISLEY FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SA REVOLVER. Lot #4234 (Sale Order 236 of 701) Cal. 44-40. S 296780. Bbl. 4 3/4". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1907. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray/brown w/ areas of pitting. Right grip panel has worn checkering. Left panel is a modern replacement. Tight action w/ 4 clicks on hammer. Bore retains strong rifling. 24-808/DS. CURIO. 1750-2500.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4235 (Sale Order 237 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 299340. Bbl. 5 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1907. CONDITION: bbl. cy. grip straps retain 40 worn blue. Frame shows 30 lightly visible case colors. Grips show light wear. Tight action. Hammer has four notches. Bore shows spots of pitting w/ lightly worn rifling. 24-817/DS. CURIO. 1750-2500.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4236 (Sale Order 238 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt. S 299883. Bbl. 4 3/4". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Colt Industries detailing the following information "Serial Number: 299883 / Caliber: 45/c / Barrel Length: 4 3/4" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Speer Company / Address: Ft. Smith Arkansas / Date of Shipment: April 17 1907 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 6". CONDITION: metal has largely faded to mottled gray frame shows some lightly visible case colors. Grips show light wear. Tight action w/ 4 notches on hammer. Lightly worn rifling. 24-835/DS. CURIO. 1750-2500.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4237 (Sale Order 239 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 302519. Bbl. 4 3/4". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1907. CONDITION: bbl. cyl. grip straps retain 60 blue showing carry wear scratches. Frame has 30 nicely visible case colors. Grips show moderate wear. Front sight has brazed bead on rear edge. Tight action. Cyl. has 4 clicks. Rifling shows light wear. 24-803/DS. CURIO. 1750-2500.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4238 (Sale Order 240 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 229752. Bbl. 4 3/4". Six shot fluted cyl. Original finish was blue case colored. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1902. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray showing some very light pitting. Grips have worn checkering w/ chip at toe of left panel. Tight action. Hammer has 4 clicks. Dark lightly pitted bore w/ worn rifling. 24-828/DS. CURIO. 1600-2000.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4239 (Sale Order 241 of 701) Cal. 41 Colt. S 184767. Bbl. 4 3/4". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1899. CONDITION: bbl. grip straps retain 20 dull faded blue. Balance of gun has faded to gray showing light pitting. Grips show checkering wear. Action is tight w/ 4 clicks on hammer. Rifling shows wear. 24-797/DS. CURIO. 1500-2000.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4240 (Sale Order 242 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF. S 216978. Bbl. 5 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1901. CONDITION: bbl. cyl. grip straps have 50 dull fading blue. Frame retains a small amount of fading case colors mixing w/ areas of light pitting. Grips show light wear. Tight action w/ 4 clicks on hammer. Dark worn bore. 24-836/DS. CURIO. 1500-2000.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4241 (Sale Order 243 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 259709. Bbl. 5 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1904. CONDITION: metal finish has largely faded to gray/brown w/ very light pitting. Grips have moderately worn checkering. Right panel is chipped at toe. Front sight is lowered. Action is lightly out of time. Hammer has 4 notches. Lightly pitted bore w/ worn rifling. 24-827/DS. CURIO. 1500-2000.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4242 (Sale Order 244 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 285926. Bbl. 4 3/4". Six shot fluted cyl. Original finish was blue case colored. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1906. CONDITION: metal has faded to brown w/ a plum cast on frame grip straps. Grips show moderate wear. Cyl. shows slight sideplay. Safety notch is not present at hammer. Lightly pitted bore retains well-defined rifling. 24-829/DS. CURIO. 1500-2250.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4243 (Sale Order 245 of 701) Cal. 32 WCF 32-20. S 297112. Bbl. 4 3/4". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1907. CONDITION: bbl. cyl. grip straps retain 40 dull faded finish showing carry wear w/ areas of light pitting. Frame is fading to gray showing some lightly visible case colors. Grips show moderate wear. Hammer has 4 notches. Action is tight. Lightly worn bore. 24-800/DS. CURIO. 1500-2000.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4244 (Sale Order 246 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 308472. Bbl. 4 3/4". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1909. CONDITION: bbl. cyl. grip straps retain 50 dull fading blue w/ cyl. drag line series of small dents. Frame has largely faded to gray w/ traces of case colors in small areas. Grips show light wear. Tight action. Hammer is missing safety notch. Lightly pitted bore w/ worn rifling. 24-814/DS. CURIO. 1500-2250.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4245 (Sale Order 247 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 312089. Bbl. 5 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1910. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to brown showing scattered pitting. Grips have worn checkering. Cyl. exhibits a small amount of sideplay. Hammer retains 4 clicks. Lightly pitted bore w/ worn rifling. 24-843/DS. CURIO. 1500-2000.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4246 (Sale Order 248 of 701) Cal. 32 WCF 32-20. S 247511. Bbl. 4 3/4". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1903. CONDITION: finish has largely faded to gray having traces of blue case colors in protected areas. Grips show moderate wear w/ poor fit at frame. Action is tight w/ 4 clicks on hammer. Bore retains good rifling showing some very light pitting. 24-819/DS. CURIO. 1400-1900.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4247 (Sale Order 249 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 313472. Bbl. 5 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1910. CONDITION: finish is faded to gray showing some very light pitting. Grips show moderate wear have an undersized fit along front grip strap. Cyl. exhibits slight sideplay. Action retains four clicks. Dark lightly pitted bore w/ worn rifling. Cyl. pinhead shows pliers distortion. 24-821/DS. CURIO. 1250-1750.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4248 (Sale Order 250 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 166093. Bbl. 7 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1896. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray showing scattered areas of pitting. Grips show moderate wear w/ small chips at butt. Action catches when hammer is cocked. Hammer retains four notches. Lightly pitted bore w/ worn rifling. 01-25150/DS. ANTIQUE. 1200-1800.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4249 (Sale Order 251 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 206094. Bbl. 4 3/4". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1901. CONDITION: metal has faded to brown showing handling marks spots of light pitting. Grips show moderate wear left panel has small crack at action. Cyl. shows some looseness. Hammer retains 4 clicks. Pitted bore w/ worn rifling. 24-804/DS. CURIO. 1200-1500.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4250 (Sale Order 252 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 217283. Bbl. 5 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1901. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray w/ small amounts of finish remaining in protected areas. Grips show light wear. Action is tight. Hammer retains 4 clicks. Bore has scattered pitting w/ worn rifling. 24-826/DS. CURIO. 1200-1800.
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COLT BISLEY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4251 (Sale Order 253 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 268297. Bbl. 5 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. 2 piece checkered hard rubber grips. Mfg. 1906. CONDITION: metal has faded gray appearance w/ light pitting. Grips have worn checkering w/ small repairs at toe. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. Cyl. shows slight play hammer retains all four clicks 24-832/DS. CURIO. 1200-1800.
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COLT BISLEY FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SA REVOLVER. Lot #4252 (Sale Order 254 of 701) Cal. 44-40. S 214508. Bbl. 5 1/2". Six-shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. Two-piece checkered hard rubber rampant Colt grips. Mfg. 1902. CONDITION: metal finish has largely faded to gray. Grips show heavy checkering wear and handling marks. Action is tight retaining all four notches on the hammer. Bore retains strong rifling. PROVENANCE: the collection of Curtis H. Halvorson. 23-5875/DS. CURIO. 1000-1500.
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COLT FIRST GEN FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SA REVOLVER. Lot #4253 (Sale Order 255 of 701) Cal. 44 WCF 44-40 w/ extra 44 Spl cyl. S 356416. Bbl. 5 1/2". Six shot fluted cyls. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1938. CONDITION: fine. Bbl. cyls. grip strap retain 97 original blue showing light muzzle wear w/ carry wear on backstrap. 44-40 cyl. shows a light cyl. drag line. Frame retains 95 bright case colors. Very good grips. Bright near excellent bore. 24-977/DS. CURIO. 5000-8000.
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COLT SAA REVOLVER BELGIAN HAMMER SHOTGUN USED BY Lot #4254 (Sale Order 256 of 701) DALE ROBERTSON IN "TALES OF WELLS FARGO". 1 COLT SAA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 WCF. S 229575. Bbl. 4 3/4" w/ Hartford address. Six-shot fluted cyl. Bottom of the frame above S is stamped "S" identifying this revolver as the property of the Stembridge gun rental company which supplied firearms to filmmakers. "Hollywood" simulated stag grips which were widely used in the motion picture industry. Frame grip straps have matching numbers. Loading gate is marked w/ assembly number 860. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a notarized letter signed by Dale Robertson and dated October 21 2001. The letter identifies this revolver as being a studio gun from the personal collection of Dale Robertson. Also included is a photo of Dale Robertson w/ this revolver and two other photos. The brass Wells Fargo Co. belt buckle featuring an American eagle thirteen stars is marked "Tiffany Co." on the back. An iron "WF" Wells Fargo branding iron measuring 18 1/2" in length. Hang tag that was on the shotgun detailing S. CONDITION: gun retains over 90 of its reblued finish. Bbl. markings are thinned. Action shows wear. The dark lightly pitted bore retains good rifling. 23-5442/DS. CURIO. 2 BELGIAN HAMMER SXS SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga. 2 3/4". S 22240 Stembridge 9471-1243. The 18 1/2" barrels have Mod chokes. Rebounding hammer action with Belgian proofs on water tables double triggers. Floorplate stamped "S" identifying this shotgun as a property of Stembridge. Walnut splinter forearm round knob pistol grip stock. Left side of the buttstock is stamped "WF CO. / EXP. / 147". LOP: 13 1/2" to steel buttplate. CONDITION: barrels have traces of blue mixed with brown/gray patina and areas of oxidation. Action has a brown/gray patina with oxidation. Wood has a well-worn finish with smooth checkering. Pitted bores. 23-5443/MD. CURIO. 4000-6000.
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COLT SAA REVOLVER OF POLICE CHIEF W. M. PETERSON. Lot #4255 (Sale Order 257 of 701) Cal. 38 Special. S 336877. W. Waino M. Peterson 1884–1955 was appointed Police Marshall of Lake Bluff Illinois on November 5th 1907. From 1913 to 1945 he served as Police Chief of Winnetka Illinois on Chicago's suburban "gold coast." As Police Chief he was known for cleaning up "vice conditions" in the village and was considered a valuable and efficient officer by community leaders. Chief Peterson carried this historic revolver during his law enforcement career. Bbl: shortened at breech end to 4" length with blade sight. Six shots of fluted cyl. The top of the bbl. ejector housing backstrap trigger guard and screw heads have been added with geometric pattern hand engraving. Cyl. has simple line engraving. Blue and case-colored finish. Two-piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. The revolver was mfg. 1918. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Chief Peterson's Winnetka police badge no. 5. The holster is a hand-toulled Mexican double loop style carried on a V.L. A. Chicago leather cartridge belt. A copy of the summer 2014 "Rampant Colt Magazine" features an article about Chief Peterson titled "A Lawman at the Crossroads in Prohibition Chicago." The article pictures this revolver and talks of Peterson's prohibition service and association with FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover and Special Agent Melvin Purvis. A hard-bound copy of "Jake Lingle Chicago on the Spot" is signed by author John Boettiger with the following inscription: "To Police Chief W. M. Peterson who lived through and knows this tale as intimately as the writer. With sincere wishes John Boettiger June 1932". Two display boxes contain medals and police association ribbons. A framed certificate from the International Association of Chiefs of Police dated March 1st 1929 certifies W. M. Peterson as a member. A large binder full of letters and correspondence addressed to Mr. Peterson from the Chicago area and national organizations. The binder includes many pages of newspaper clippings from prohibition-era Chicago talking about crime and criminals including Al Capone. A second thick binder contains numerous photographs and correspondences from Chief Peterson's storied career and also includes a bill of sale when his son sold this revolver to a California resident after his father's death. Also included is a rolled bundle containing many photographs. CONDITION: bbl. cyl. and grip straps retain 60 thinning blue showing edge and carry wear. The frame retains 60 of the darkly visible case colors. Grips show light wear. Action is sound with four notches on the hammer. Very good bore. 23-5446/DS. CURIO. 4000-6000.
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TRANSITIONAL COLT FIRST GEN SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4256 (Sale Order 258 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt. S 187508. Bbl. 7 1/2". Six-shot fluted cyl. Blue and case-colored finish. Two-piece checkered hard rubber grips. Transitional revolver with smokeless powder frame. Mfg. 1900. CONDITION: bbl. and cyl. blue is fading to brown showing a touch-up finish and scattered handling marks. Grip straps are fading to gray-brown. The frame has faded to gray showing traces of case colors. Sound action. Bore retains worn rifling showing scattered spots of pitting. 23-5448/DS. CURIO. 3500-5000.
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COLT FIRST GENERATION SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4257 (Sale Order 259 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 332129. Bbl. 7 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. Unnumbered 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Office of the Colt Historian detailing the following information "Serial Number: 332129 / Caliber: .38/40 / Barrel Length: 7 1/2" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Wm. A. Groth Sons / Address: Unavailable / Date of Shipment: January 24 1916 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1". 1 piece black box w/ matching blue label. Serial number on bottom of box is partially legible. CONDITION: bbl. retains 80 blue showing muzzle wear. Cyl. grip straps ejector housing retain over 50 original blue. Frame retains spots of visible case colors in protected areas w/ balance fading to a silver brown patina. Grips show light wear. Tight action. Hammer retains 4 clicks. Very good bright bore. 24-976/DS. CURIO. 3000-5000.
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COLT FIRST GEN SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4258 (Sale Order 260 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 334199. Bbl. 5 1/2" with blade sight. Six-shot fluted cyl. Blued and case-colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Frame cyl. and grip straps have matching numbers. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt Firearms Division letter stating the following: "Serial Number: 334199 / Caliber: .38/40 / Barrel Length: 5 1/2" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Blish Mize Silliman Hardware Co. / Address: Atchison KS For: J.W. Price / Date of Shipment: November 15 1916 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1". CONDITION: metal is fading to gray with evidence of a touch-up finish and shows areas of very light pitting. Grips show moderate wear. Very sound action. Lightly pitted bore with worn rifling. 23-5449/DS. CURIO. 2000-3000.
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COLT FIRST GENERATION SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4259 (Sale Order 261 of 701) Cal. 32 WCF 32-20. S 343928. Bbl. 5 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 1 piece walnut grips have added white colored ornamentation consisting of 4 circular dots on each panel w/ triangular inlay at the action. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Office of the Colt Historian detailing the following information "Serial Number: 343928 / Caliber: .32/20 / Barrel Length: 5 1/2" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Schmelzer Arms Company / Address: Kansas City Missouri / Date of Shipment: October 25 1922 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 2". CONDITION: bbl. cyl. grip straps retain over 70 original blue showing carry wear spots of light pitting. Frame has 70 lightly visible case colors w/ spots of corrosion. Grips are refinished. Very good bore. 24-975/DS. CURIO. 2000-3000.
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COLT FIRST GEN SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4260 (Sale Order 262 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF 38-40. S 232377. Bbl. 4 3/4" with blade sight. Six-shot fluted cyl. Two-piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Frame and grip straps have matching numbers. Mfg. 1903. CONDITION: metal has a faded gray appearance with scattered light pitting and small dents. Grips show heavy wear with a large chip at the butt of the left panel. Hammer retains four notches action is slightly out of time. Dark lightly pitted bore retaining largely intact rifling. 23-5451/DS. CURIO. 1500-2500.
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COLT FIRST GENERATION SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4261 (Sale Order 263 of 701) Cal. 38 WCF. S 265376. Bbl. 4 3/4". Six shot fluted cyl. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1906. CONDITION: metal has faded gray appearance showing scattered corrosion very light pitting. Right end of trigger screw is broken. Sound action. Grips have faded appearance showing moderate wear w/ chip at butt. Bore is dark w/ worn rifling scattered pitting. 24-1320/DS. CURIO. 1400-2200.
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COLT1ST GEN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Lot #4262 (Sale Order 264 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt. S 289763. Bbl. is 7 1/2" replacement with blade front sight. 6 shot fluted cyl. Blued cyl. bbl. grip frame ejector rod housing. 2 Piece checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt grips. Spurious "US" marking on left side of frame on cyl. "M" "V" markings stamped on bottom front of frame grip frame. CONDITION: bbl. retains approx. 60 original blue with thinning minor scattered handling marks. Remaining metal parts have been lightly polished refinished with overall rounding of sharp edges areas of scattered light pitting freckling. Grips show moderate wear with scattered light handling marks appear slightly undersized on front strap area. Bright shiny bore with crisp rifling. Mechanically sound. A nice shooter grade 1st gen SAA. 24-1319/BH. CURIO. 1200-1600
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THOMAS HAAS RAMPANT COLT LIMITED EDITION CASTING. Lot #4263 (Sale Order 265 of 701) In 1855 a unique sculptured lead pattern of the rampant colt was produced as a benchmark reference for the rampant colt trademark. The book "The Rampant Colt" by R. L. Wilson tells the story of this iconic trademark. For years the sculpture was stored in the Colt Armory attic before it eventually left the company's possession. In 1968 Mr. Thomas Haas purchased this historic sculpture. Several prominent collectors asked Mr. Haas to cast a limited number of rampant colts from the original pattern. A total of 100 numbered bronze rampant colts were cast in the pattern of the original. The colt is 19" high 20" long standing on a cast bronze base. Brass presentation plate marked "The Rampant Colt. 16 of One Hundred". Issue price in 1969 was 1500. WEIGHT: approx. 45 lbs. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a copy of "The Rampant Colt. by R. L. Wilson". Chapter VI discusses the history of the original lead pattern the scarce castings. CONDITION: fine. The cast base shows some age-related green verdigris. 02-21325/DS. NON-GUN. 8000-12000.
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COLT MODEL 1883 SXS SHOTGUN. Lot #4264 (Sale Order 266 of 701) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-5/8". S 5937. Colt was justifiably proud of these finely made double-shotguns. This example has 30" fine damascus barrels marked with the Colt name and address on a flat matted rib set with two white beads. Case-hardened boxlock-type action features automatic safety and double triggers. The action is engraved in Colt's lowest grade style with geometric borders and a trigger plate with patent information. S is on trigger guardtang. Most of these guns had good wood but the pistol grip buttstock on this example is very attractive with beautifully fiddle-figured European walnut interspersed with fine dark marbling. Stock measures 14-3/8" over hard rubber buttplate with rampant colt. Point pattern checkering is at grip and a vacant silver oval is on the toeline. A matching splinter forend with an inlet horn tip is Colt's adaptation of a Deeley latch. MEASUREMENTS: Bbls: bore diameter: L .730 R .727. Restriction: L .029 full R .017 mod. Wall thickness: L .022 R .034. STOCK: DAH: 3-1/4". DAC: 1-5/8". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-3/8". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 13 oz. CONDITION: very good to fine as partially restored. Barrels retaining 40–50 of their original damascus finish. The case color of action has been renewed with colors that are very close to the original type. Absolutely no wear is apparent in action. Stocks retain about 70 of their original French polish finish with wear and darkening evident on sharp edges. Forend shows new varnish and repairs a crack on the left side. The checkering is slightly worn. Forend checkering with some re-cutting. Bores are bright and shiny without any noted problems. Action is tight. Screws are out of time. 01-24659/MGM. ANTIQUE. 2500-3500.
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COLT LIGHTNING MEDIUM FRAME SLIDE-ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4265 (Sale Order 267 of 701) Cal. 38-40. S 12436. Bbl. 26" octagon w/ rocky mountain front sight V notch sporting rear sight. Full length mag. Checkered walnut 2 piece slide handle straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1886. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray/brown showing spots of corrosion. Wood has added finish over wear handling marks. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. 01-24801/DS. ANTIQUE. 2000-2750.
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COLT LIGHTNING MEDIUM FRAME SLIDE-ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4266 (Sale Order 268 of 701) Cal. 32-20. S 17508. Bbl. 26" round w/ rocky mountain front sporting rear sight. Full length mag. Two piece checkered walnut slide handle. Straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1886. CONDITION: bbl. retains 70 lightly faded blue. Action mag. tube retain some blue in protected areas fading to gray. Wood has a gloss refinish showing scratches marks. Stock is cracked on right side of wrist. Forearm has weakened checkering. Bore retains good rifling w/ some very light pitting. 01-25126/DS. ANTIQUE. 1200-1800.
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MODEL 1878 BRASS GATLING GUN ON TRIPOD WITH 3 Lot #4267 (Sale Order 269 of 701) DO NOT BID. Contact Poulin Auctions at 207-453-2114 for bidding.
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J.W. COCHRAN PATENT STYLE MODEL REVOLVING TURRET Lot #4268 (Sale Order 270 of 701) CANNON. PATENT MODEL OR DISPLAY PIECE Cal. 52. NSN. In 1834 John Webster Cochran of Enfield NH patented a repeating cannon or firearm that utilized a revolving horizontal turret to fire multiple shots. The story is that the next year he demonstrated a model to many possible European buyers. The Turkish minister was impressed and persuaded Cochran to exhibit his cannon to the Sultan who had Cochran build a full-size 12-pounder. After being rewarded by the Sultan he returned to America and worked with the C.B. Allen factory to build the now quite rare turret rifle and pistol. Cochran went on to patent many other firearm-related inventions. Is this firing model cannon the one originally built and exhibited by Cochran It has a 6" smooth bore barrel that is fed by a 5 1/2" diameter six-shot turret. Each chamber would be muzzle-loaded and fired by percussion caps. The hammer is mounted on top. Although the mechanism is not complete it appears that turning a crank at the rear causes the turret to rotate and somehow trip the hammer. The horizontal field of fire is set by a lever that engages a rack under the turret. Elevation is controlled by a brass knob on the trail. Cannon shows very fine workmanship with cast and machined parts. Other parts are hand-forged. CONDITION: cannon presently does not fire. All the metal is dark brown patina but the carriage and wheels show a considerable amount of original gray paint. An intriguing small cannon worthy of considerable further study. The consignor states that this very cannon is pictured in the "Stagecoach Museum Gun Collection" catalog on page 204. 01-24663/MGM. ANTIQUE. 2000-3000.
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J.M. VOITH 26CM MINENWERFER ARMORER'S MODEL BY Lot #4269 (Sale Order 271 of 701) PETER KOCH MODELLWERK. Scale armorer's model J.M. Voith 26cm Minenwerfer Mine Thrower as used by Germany during World War I mfg. by Peter Koch Modellwerk. Data plate on mortar tube is marked "-g.m.M.W.H.-/ von J.M. Voith/ Heidenheima.Brenz" with "Modelliert von/ PETER KOCH/ Modellwerk G.m.b.H./ COLN-NIPPES." marked on the carriage data plate. Mortar tube some small parts as well as the carriage wheels are comprised of aluminum with the carriage body itself being comprised of brass. Metal components exhibit a green painted finish overall. CONDITION: very good overall with scattered areas of flaking to the green painted exterior and with bare metal components exhibiting some scattered spots of age related discoloration. Fire adjustment knobs on mortar base and on carriage function appropriately when actuated by hand. A nice example of a quality made armorer's model of a German World War I Minenwerfer and carriage. 02-21082/MLW. 800-1200.
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ATTRACTIVE VINTAGE CARVED WOODEN CANNON. Lot #4270 (Sale Order 272 of 701) 52" overall 32" wheels 33" barrel old silver gold paint more recent black paint and weighs about 40 lbs. CONDITION: good overall with some restoration. PROVENANCE: from Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21393/JS. 800-1200.
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SPRINGFIELD 1888 RAMROD BAYONET TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Lot #4271 (Sale Order 273 of 701) Cal. 45-70. S 515258. Bbl. 32 5/8". Pinned blade front sight w/ Buffington rear sight. Case colored receiver breech block w/ 1884 date. Blued Springfield lock. 2 band walnut stock w/ iron fittings retractable ramrod bayonet. Left ear has clear "SWP" cartouche w/ 1891 date. Approx. 65000 mfg. 1889-1893. CONDITION: fine retaining over 80 lightly faded blue case colored metal finish. Original stock finish shows scattered marks small dents. Bright Bore w/ strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Working Reference Collection of Military Arms Instructor Master Sergeant Vincent Pestilli. 01-24644/DS. ANTIQUE. 1200-1800.
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SPRINGFIELD 1884 TRAPDOOR TYPE 2 CADET RIFLE. Lot #4272 (Sale Order 274 of 701) Cal. 45-70. S 564570. Bbl. 29 1/2". Blade front sight with Buffington rear sight. Case-colored low arch breech block with an 1884 date. Two-band walnut stock with iron fittings. Left ear of the stock has a clear 1893-dated "SWP" cartouche. Toeline has a clear circle "P" firing proof below a stamped "2". Left side of the stock is stamped "201/R". Bottom of the forearm forward of the trigger guard is stamped "R". Slotted-tip iron cleaning rod. Very last of production trapdoors about 10500 mfg 1890–93. CONDITION: 70 lightly faded blue. Action and breech block retain 40 of the lightly visible case colors. Stock has its original finish showing numerous scratches marks and small dents. Good bright bore with strong rifling. PROVENANCE: from the Working Reference Collection of Military Arms Instructor Master Sergeant Vincent Pestilli. 01-24639/DS. ANTIQUE. 1200-1800.
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SPRINGFIELD 1873 CUSTER RANGE TRAPDOOR CARBINE. Lot #4273 (Sale Order 275 of 701) Cal. 45-70. S 34764. Bbl. 22". Pinned blade front sight w/ replacement Buffington rear sight. 1873 dated high arch breech block. US Springfield marked lock. Band fastened long comb replacement carbine stock w/ trapdoor buttplate having saddle ring bar on left side. CONDITION: metal has faded brown appearance. Wood has age darkened appearance showing heavy dents scratches marks w/ small chips around lockplate. Left side of stock has cracks extending from saddle ring bar forward into the forearm. Bore retains intact worn rifling. 01-24473/DS. ANTIQUE. 1000-1500.
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SPRINGFIELD 1873 CUSTER RANGE TRAPDOOR CARBINE. Lot #4274 (Sale Order 276 of 701) Cal. 45-70. S 40577. Bbl. 22" with blade front sight and graduated leaf rear sight. High-arch breech block. 1873-dated lockplate. Proper band-fastened short-comb carbine stock with saddle ring and bar on the left side. CONDITION: metal has a cleaned gray appearance. Sanded and refinished stock shows wear with dents and handling marks. Stock is chipped around the saddle ring bar top tang and lock. Cracks extend from the lockplate to the top tang and forward of both saddle ring bar screws. The lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. PROVENANCE: the collection of Curtis H. Halvorson. 01-24564/DS. ANTIQUE. 1000-1500.
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SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR CARBINE. Lot #4275 (Sale Order 277 of 701) Cal. 45-70. S 123464. Bbl. 22" w/ pinned blade front sight graduated carbine leaf rear sight. 1873 dated low arch breech block. US Springfield marked lockplate. Band fastened long comb carbine stock w/ saddle ring bar on left side. Iron carbine buttplate trigger guard. Stock on both sides of butt is stamped "39". CONDITION: metal finish has faded to brown showing some very light pitting. Stock is crudely refinished showing scratches marks w/ cracks in sideplate lock areas. Bore is dark w/ light pitting having partially intact rifling. 01-25090/DS0. ANTIQUE. 1000-1500
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SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR SINGLE SHOT CARBINE. Lot #4276 (Sale Order 278 of 701) Cal. 45-70. S 342189. Bbl. 22" w/ pinned blade front sight having continuous curved base 1877 carbine rear sight. Case colored 1873 dated low-arch breech block. Receiver is serial numbered in the model 1884 range. US Springfield marked lock. Band fastened short comb transitional 1873-1877 carbine stock w/ saddle ring bar on left side trapdoor carbine buttplate. Left side has a clear "ESA" 1877 dated cartouche. CONDITION: bbl. retains over 90 blue showing light muzzle wear. Receiver has faded to a mottled gray brown. Breech block retains lightly faded case colors. Lockplate hammer retain over 70 blue. Stock has good finish showing a few dents handling marks. Bore retains sound rifling showing spots of light pitting. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24744/DS. ANTIQUE. 1500-2500.
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SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR CARBINE. Lot #4277 (Sale Order 279 of 701) Cal. 45-70. S 146398. Bbl. 22". Pinned blade front sight w/ replacement Buffington rear sight model 1884 forearm band. 1884 dated replacement breech block. "US Springfield" marked lockplate. Long comb carbine stock w/ saddle ring bar on left side. Trapdoor carbine buttplate. CONDITION: metal has faded to brown. Breech block shows spots of pitting. Stock has age darkened appearance w/ heavy dents handling marks sm. chips. Lightly pitted bore retains intact worn rifling. 01-24467/DS. ANTIQUE. 800-1200.
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SPRINGFIELD 2ND ALLIN TRAPDOOR CONVERSION RIFLE. Lot #4278 (Sale Order 280 of 701) Cal. 50-70. NSN. Bbl. 36 5/8" to breech face. Fixed front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight. 1866 dated breech block. 1865 dated Springfield lock. 3 band walnut stock. Left ear has 2 clear cartouches 1 is "ESA" for Erskin S. Allin. Iron fittings slotted tip cleaning rod. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: U.S. marked triangular blade bayonet. CONDITION: white finished bbl. is fading to a light brown. Breech block assembly retains 70 blue. Lock hammer have lightly visible case colors. Unsanded stock shows scattered scratches marks. Bore is generally bright w/ sound rifling showing spots of light pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Working Reference Collection of Military Arms Instructor Master Sergeant Vincent Pestilli. 01-24641/DS. ANTIQUE. 600-900.
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U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR SINGLE SHOT Lot #4279 (Sale Order 281 of 701) MILITARY RIFLE. CAL. 45-70. S 58969. Bbl. 32". Low arch breech block dated "1873". Buffington rear sight marked "R" on the top right corner. Blade front sight. Flat lock plate marked "U.S. SPRINGFIELD" "eagle". 3 Click tumbler. Replacement hammer. 2 Piece trigger guard. Bbl. retained by 2 bands. Upper band w/ sling stacking swivels. Ramrod is not present. Ramrod retaining spring does not move. Long comb walnut stock has boxed "SWP" inspector's mark. Stock has sm. stamped rack on both sides of butt. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 18" blade. Model 1873 socket bayonet marked "U.S.". Bayonet has traces of blue w/ oxidation fine pitting throughout. CONDITION: stock has well worn finish w/ numerous scratches handling marks w/ chipping issues at bottom of lockplate. Sm. crack behind lockplate. 2 Lg. missing chips on both sides of receiver tang. Metal has traces of blue turning gray patina w/ oxidation fine pitting throughout. Breech block latch is notably worn. Dark oxidized fitted bore. 01-25240/RW. CURIO. 500-800.
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U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR LINE THROWING Lot #4280 (Sale Order 282 of 701) GUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. CAL. 45-70. S 528576. Bbl. 14 1/2" smooth bore. Rear sight has been removed leaving open screw holes. Brass post front sight. Model 1884 U.S. Springfield rifle modified to a line throwing gun by shortening the bbl. and removing the rifling. This allows a rod to be seated on a blank cartridge. The rod would then have a line attached to be thrown between two ships. This method then allows an increasingly larger line to be drawn between the vessels for lifesaving or towing. The low arch breech block is marked "U.S. / MODEL 1884". Bbl. is marked over chamber with "VP" proof. Flat lockplate has spread wing eagle "U.S. SPRINGFIELD". 3 Click tumbler. 2 Piece trigger guard. Swivel bow has been removed. Long comb walnut stock w/ crisp boxed "SWP 1890". Encircled script "P" proof under grip. Stock has been shortened to approx. 3 1/2" above the lower band. Band spring is present. Ramrod channel is left open. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: lot includes a signal flare. The flare is attached to a turned wooden handle and is sealed complete w/ fabric pull tab. Red paper label. Markings include "COSTON'S FRICTION SHIP SIGNAL" plus instructions. Blank cartridges include: 1 full box of 20. Western Cartridge Co. Head stamped "WCC 45-70 MKI 1943". 2 Piece white box w/ black lettering. 2 Piece box w/ blue label marked "REMINGTON UMC" contains 3 cartridges 5 loose MKI WCC 1943 blanks. Grouping is contained in a period hard case w/ brass fittings latch w/ key lock key is present. Case measures approx. 35" X 13 1/2" X 3 3/4" and is constructed from a molded black composite material. Inside are compartments covered w/ green painted cloth. Belt pouch marked "USN" on flap. Cleaning materials including jointed wooden rod plus jag tips in khaki canvas roll. Wooden file handle. "US" marked combination tool. Quantity of white cotton throwing line. 2 Unmarked brass "arrowheads" for attachment to throwing line. CONDITION: line throwing gun has original finish w/ added varnish around stock tip. Markings are crisp. Metal has traces of blue turning gray and patina. Metal furniture has a protective varnish like coating. Extractor is present but does not "snap". Smooth bore is dark w/ areas of shallow pitting. Case is solid but has handling wear paint specks scuffing shallow scratches. Hinges are solid. Brass fittings have flaking. Varnish like finish. Handle is notably worn and abraded. Leather pouch has extensive wear flexing and loose stitching. Blank boxes have moderate wear staining. Flare seal is partly detached. Label is mostly legible. Wooden handle has staining. 01-24322/RW. ANTIQUE. 2000-3000.
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HIGH CONDITION REMINGTON 1871 ARMY US MARKED Lot #4281 (Sale Order 283 of 701) ROLLING BLOCK PISTOL. Cal. 50 CF. NSN. Bbl. 8" round w/ blade sight. Case colored action w/ bright finished hammer breech block. Walnut forearm 1 piece grip. Left grip panel has clear "CSR" Curtis R. Stickney cartouche. Approx. 6000 mfg. 1872-88. CONDITION: fine retaining 97 lightly faded blue case colored finish. Wood has very good finish showing small marks. Bright bore w/ sharp rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24698/DS. ANTIQUE. 4000-6000.
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REMINGTON 1867 NAVY U.S. ROLLING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT Lot #4282 (Sale Order 284 of 701) PISTOL. Cal. 50 CF. S 5516. Bbl. 7" round w/ blade sight. Case colored rolling block action. Right side of frame has inspector's initials "P/F.C.W". Breech end of bbl. has the anchor marking. Walnut forearm 1 piece grip. Left side has "FCW" cartouche. Modified from the Model 1865 for government contracts in the early 1870s. Total quantity unknown. CONDITION: bbl. retains 70 blue showing muzzle wear w/ spots of corrosion. Action shows 70 lightly visible case colors. Wood finish shows light wear small marks. Left side of forearm has a small repaired chip. Bore retains strong rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24704/DS. ANTIQUE. 2000-3000.
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SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1871 ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE. Lot #4283 (Sale Order 285 of 701) Cal. 50-70. NSN. Bbl. 36". Fixed front sight with graduated leaf rear sight. Rolling block locking action. The right side is marked "US / Springfield / 1872". The left side is marked "Model 1871". Walnut stock with musket buttplate. Two-band-fastened forearm. Slotted tip cleaning rod. Total of 10001 mfg. 1871-72. CONDITION: metal has a cleaned gray appearance. Sanded and refinished wood shows scratches and marks. The stacking ring is missing from the trigger guard. Dark lightly pitted bore with sound rifling. 01-24306/DS. ANTIQUE. 700-1000.
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FANTASTIC FRESH TO MARKET SHARPS 1874 NO 1 Lot #4284 (Sale Order 286 of 701) CREEDMOOR SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 44-90 Bottleneck. S 154979. Bbl. 34" tapered oct. measuring 13/16" across flats at muzzle. Wind gauge globe front sight w/ matching numbered long range Vernier tang sight. Case colored action. Checkered plain trigger. Schnable tipped walnut forearm w/ wraparound hand checkering having additional wedge of checkering at tip. Pistol grip walnut stock w/ checkered steel buttplate having second tang sight base mounted at rear of comb. Wrist of stock bottom of grip are checkered. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: includes several letters of correspondence including those w/ RL Moore Dr. Richard J. Lebowskie between 1974 2003 that confirm the features of this rifle. Also included are documentations of past auction sales. CONDITION: bbl. retains over 95 blue showing faint edge wear small marks. Action has 70 lightly faded case colors. Wood has good finish showing scattered handling light marks. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. 01-25368/DS. ANTIQUE. 35000-50000.
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SHARPS "BIG FIFTY" HEAVY BARREL CONVERSION SINGLE Lot #4285 (Sale Order 287 of 701) SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 50-90. S 37082. Bbl. 30" extra heavy measuring 1 7/32" across the flats at muzzle. Bbl. is marked "Old Reliable." It was originally a model 1859 military arm. This and many other surplus Civil War Sharps rifles were converted to cartridge firearms during the Buffalo hunting period by Meacham and other gunsmiths. The rifle lock retains its pellet primer feed mechanism. The original stock is fitted with a carbine buttplate an iron patchbox and an inletted rear swivel base. The left ear of the stock has three clear military cartouches. The rifle is fitted with double-set triggers. While frequently seen on model 1874s and conversion rifles the only military Sharps with double-set triggers were those made for Colonel Hiram Berdan's U.S. Sharpshooters. German silver blade rocky mountain front sight. Lawrence has a patent rear sight. A replacement walnut forearm is made to fit the heavy bbl. WEIGHT: 15 lbs 4.2 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a binder of information about Sharps rifles with photographs of this rifle. CONDITION: metal has faded to a brown patina showing spots of corrosion and handling marks. The wood has a worn finish showing dents scratches and marks. Sound action with functioning triggers. Bore retains sound rifling. 01-24579/DS. ANTIQUE. 6000-8000.
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SHARPS MODEL 1874 SINGLE SHOT SPORTING RIFLE. Lot #4286 (Sale Order 288 of 701) Cal. 40. S 155051. Bbl 30". The full-length heavy octagonal barrel is stamped "SHARPS RIFLE CO HARTFORD CONN" over the top flat with "CALIBRE 40" stamped towards the breech. Rear sight base is stamped "R.S. LAWRENCE/ PATENTED/ FEB. 15TH 1859.". Left side of the receiver is stamped "SHARPS RIFLE CO/ PAT APR 6 1869". Case-color hardened frame lever and hammer with a blued barrel and sights. Nitre blued screws with nickel-plated crescent buttplate nosecap and double-set triggers. Smooth wood straight comb buttstock with smooth wood forend. Globe front sight with flip-up ladder rear sight. CONDITION: excellent with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory-applied finishes overall exhibiting few mild superficial marks from handling and storage overall. The forend nose cap is cracked on the right side but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Mirror bore exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage. A very attractive contemporary-production Sharps Model 1874 single-shot rifle. 23-6969/MLW. MODERN. 1750-2500.
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REMINGTON-KEENE MAGAZINE BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4287 (Sale Order 289 of 701) Cal. 45-70. NSN. Bbl. 24 1/2" round. Blade front sight w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Full length mag. Single shot bolt-action w/ external hammer having mag. cutoff on left side. Loading gate is located forward of trigger guard. Band fastened walnut stock w/ trapdoor crescent steel buttplate. Estimated quantity of 5000 mfg. 1880-83. CONDITION: bbl. action have 70 dull blue fading to brown. Original stock finish shows wear spots of darkening w/ numerous scratches marks. Wrist has a hairline crack behind top tang. Bore retains sound rifling showing some light pitting. 01-24805/DS. ANTIQUE. 2500-4000.
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REMINGTON-KEENE BOLT ACTION MAGAZINE CARBINE. Lot #4288 (Sale Order 290 of 701) Cal. 45-70. NSN. Bbl. 20 1/2". Combination front sight w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Full length tubular mag. Bolt action rifle w/ external hammer having mag. cutoff on left side. Loading gate is mounted on floorplate forward of trigger guard. Band fastened walnut stock w/ trapdoor carbine buttplate. Left side of stock is stamped "US ID" referring to the frontier model issued to Native American police by the US Department of the Interior. Standard bbl. length of the frontier model was 24". Estimated quantity of 5000 mfg. 1880-83. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: oiler wood dowel held in stock compartment. CONDITION: over 60 fading blue. Trigger guard has series of small dents. Stock shows evidence of a rough refinish w/ thinning through comb butt areas having numerous dents gouges. Forearm has cracks extending from floorplate. Bore retains sound rifling showing some light pitting. 01-24802/DS. ANTIQUE. 2000-3000.
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REMINGTON-KEENE BOLT-ACTION MAGAZINE RIFLE. Lot #4289 (Sale Order 291 of 701) Cal. 45/70. S 22. Bbl. 20 1/2" round. Blade front sight w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Full length mag. w/ loading port forward of trigger guard. Single shot turn bolt action w/ exposed hammer. Walnut stock w/ case colored nose cap steel buttplate having sling swivels. Rear sling swivel has attached museum style brass tag no. 162. Back of tag is stamped "WH". Estimated total of 5000 mfg. 1880-83. CONDITION: bbl. action retain over 80 lightly faded blue showing blue loss on trigger guard bow. Forearm buttplate have some lightly visible case colors remaining. Roughly refinished stock showing scratches marks. Very good bright bore. 01-24862/DS. ANTIQUE. 3000-5000.
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WINCHESTER HOTCHKISS 1ST MODEL BOLT-ACTION Lot #4290 (Sale Order 292 of 701) SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. S 1863. Winchester's first bolt-action rifle approx. 84555 of all types mfg. 1879-99. Bbl. 26" tapered octagon. German silver blade rocky mountain front sight elevator adj. sporting rear sight Vernier tang sight. Repeating rifle w/ tubular mag. in stock having safety/mag. cutoff button on right side. Turn down style round knob bolt handle. Sporting style straight grip walnut stock. Features include horn tipped schnable forearm steel shotgun buttplate w/ hand checkered forearm wrist. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter records check both from the Cody Firearms Museum detail the following information "Serial number application date not available / Type: Rifle / Barrel Type: Octagon / Barrel Length: 26 inches / Checkered stock / Bolt turned down / Sights: Graduated Peep and Globe Oat front / Received in warehouse on November 8 1879 / Shipped from warehouse on November 8 1879 Order number 17739". CONDITION: bbl. action retain 80 lightly faded blue. Right side of receiver has series of dents on rear portion. Stock has moderately worn original finish showing numerous scratches marks small dents. Bore retains strong rifling. 01-24807/DS. ANTIQUE. 4000-6000.
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WINCHESTER HOTCHKISS 1ST MODEL BOLT-ACTION MUSKET. Lot #4291 (Sale Order 293 of 701) Cal. 45-70. S 2568. Bbl. 29" w/ pinned blade front sight military wind gauge rear sight. Winchester's first bolt-action rifle approx. 84555 of all types mfg. 1879-99. Repeating rifle w/ mag. located in the stock having safety mag. cutoff button on right side. 2 band full length walnut stock w/ iron fittings. Breech end of bbl. is U.S. marked w/ "WWK" inspector's initials. Slotted tip ramrod appears to be replacement. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray showing handling marks. Stock shows heavy wear w/ numerous dents scratches heavy marks. Right side of stock is cracked between top lever safety button area. Bore retains strong lightly worn rifling. 01-24806/DS. ANTIQUE. 1750-2500.
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WINCHESTER-HOTCHKISS 2ND MODEL US CARBINE. Lot #4292 (Sale Order 294 of 701) Cal. 45-70. S 15018. Bbl. 24" round w/ Springfield VP proof mark on left side. Pinned blade front sight w/ Springfield graduated leaf rear sight. Winchester marked action has safety on right side w/ mag. cutoff on left. Tubular mag. located in the stock. Bolt receiver buttplate have "HN" inspector initials. Band fastened walnut stock w/ hinged door nickel finished forearm tip steel carbine buttplate having saddle ring on left side. CONDITION: bbl. action finish is faded to brown showing some small dents w/ red corrosion on forward portion of bbl. Stock has age darkened worn appearance showing various dents scratches marks w/ a crack along right side of action. Forearm tip retains 60 nickel. Bore is pitted w/ worn rifling. 01-24804/DS. ANTIQUE. 1000-1500.
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ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN ENGRAVED SPECIAL ORDER Lot #4293 (Sale Order 295 of 701) DELUXE TAKEDOWN MARLIN 1895 RIFLES IN EXISTENCE EX. WES ADAMS COLLECTION. Cal. 45-90. S 338228.This outstanding rifle was manufactured in 1906 and is fitted with an octagonal 26” barrel German silver Rocky Mountain front sight semi buckhorn rear sight and full magazine. The case colored takedown action is factory engraved in the 5-3 pattern with a special oval vignette on the left side depicting a finely detailed woodland scene that includes a bull moose feeding on a downed sapling with a cow moose laying in the grass behind the bull. The smaller vignette located on the right side of the receiver also features a superbly detailed forest scene that includes a whitetail buck in flight. The vignettes on both sides of the frame are accented with a balance of detailed oak leaves acorns with a punch dot background with a matching bolt motif. The lever boss carries a matching engraving of oak leaves. The top receiver flat is accented with a stylized J shape pattern engraving with chip and dot borders. The hammer sides of the lever foreend cap takedown ring are tastefully decorated with a matching engraving pattern. The rifle is stocked with a beautifully figured flame grain American walnut with special custom 24 line per inch checkering that covers the majority of the forearm terminating with an acorn finial and accented with carved shield panels on either side where the forearm meets the frame. The shields are checked with a finer 32 line per inch pattern. There is a vacant unchecked oval panel on the bottom of the forearm that measures 3/4 “ x 1/2 “. The serpentine pistol grip butt stock is also embellished with matching 32 line per inch checkered shield panels where the frame and butt stock meet. The majority of the pistol grip is checkered with a 24 line per inch pattern chasing the contour with a matching vacant unchecked oval panel on either side. The upper portion of the pistol grip is topped with a 32 line per inch sweeping panel of checkering creating a truly unique and attractive look that compliments the exquisite rifle beautifully. The stock terminates with a smooth steel semi crescent buttplate with has internally marked matching serial number that correlates with the correct serial numbers located on the left side of the top tang and in the top channel of the buttstock. The buttplate is lightly embellished with a scroll and diamond checkered panel at the center. A truly stunning special order Marlin rifle. CONDITION: This exquisite rifle remains in an extra fine condition with the barrel and magazine tube retaining 98 of its original bluing with some very mild nicks on the bbl and a slightly duller appearance to the magazine tube that also has a couple of minor blemishes on the left side. The case colored receiver bolt lever hammer and takedown ring retain a wonderful amount of their vivid colors with some light fading on the carry points and outer face of the lever. The stock set still maintains the vast majority of its original varnish with some wear to the fine checkering minor handling marks. The original blued finish on the buttplate has faded over the years yet still retains the much of its finish with light wear at the heel toe. Sound mechanics. Bright shiny bore with nice rifling. PROVENANCE: Ex- Wes Adams Collection. The William Blount Collection of Extraordinary Marlins. 24-1645/ZAL CURIO. 60000- 80000.
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SPECTACULAR GOLD & PLATINUM INLAID SPECIAL ORDER Lot #4294 (Sale Order 296 of 701) #10 ENGRAVED DELUXE MARLIN 1897 LEVER ACTION RIFLE, I.D.’D TO F.E. VENESS, A LUMBER BARON FROM WASHINGTON; EX-FRANK KELLY COLLECTION, PROBABLY THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE. CAL. 22 S L LR. S. 331602. This extraordinary rifle was remarked as likely one of a kind by Mr. J.R. LaRue during his review of this rifle when it was initially offered from the Frank Kelly collection. It is fitted with a 24" octagonal to round barrel half magazine Lyman bead front sight semi-buckhorn rear sight Lyman combination tang sight. The receiver exhibits a wonderfully executed special 10 engraving pattern by the hand of master engraver Conrad Ulrich. The left side features a well-cut forest scene of a whitetail buck doe feeding on a sapling and bordered within a platinum and gold vignette finished with tight full coverage leafy vine punch dot engraving. The opposite receiver face is engraved with the intertwined initials “FEV” inside a platinum and gold outlined vignette with the “V” also finished in platinum it is further embellished with a small squirrel within the vine and leaf pattern. The top bottom tang of the receiver are also tastefully engraved with wavy line and dot borders a fanned burst on the top of the frame nose cap below the serial number. The lever and hammer are borderline engraved. Ulrich further engraved and inlaid the exposed barrel flats over the chamber with latch and hook patterns as well as platinum and gold bands and designs. The nose cap is accented with a fine platinum line around the top and rear edges and includes a matching foliate motif engraving. The initials are verified as being that of Fred Eugene Veness with a notarized letter dated Dec. 12th 2003 from his grandson John A Veness. John states in the letter that the rifle had been a family heirloom passed down to him and was originally delivered from the factory to his grandfather in 1906. The Veness family was involved in the lumber business as both a lumber company and a holding company for lumber companies in Winlock WA from approximately 1890 until 1931. Family lore indicated it was a gift to Fred for financing a mill in Winlock. In 1997 the grandson displayed the firearm at the Marlin Firearms Collectors Association booth at the NRA meeting where it then received the silver award for one of the top 10 best firearms at the show. The letter indicates that the grandson sold the rifle to Bennett Auslaender in late 2000 who retained the rifle until it was sold to collector Frank Kelly in 2005. The wonderful attention to detail that was given to the metal extends to the stock set with a highly figured burl and shell grained American walnut featuring a serpentine grip cut with a 10 checkering pattern and terminated with a hard rubber Marlin factory buttplate. The last three digits of the serial number is marked on both the upper tang under the wood and the top tang channel of the stock. The gun letters within configuration and indicates it was shipped Jan. 18th 1906. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory letter Bill of sale and correspondences between Auslaender Kelly Notarized letters from both John Veness Bennett Auslaender silver award and plaque from the 1997 NRA meeting a copy of “The Timber Baron of Winlock” by Wayne Galvin detailing the history of the timber industry in Winlock WA with the a considerable amount of the book chronicling the tenure of Fred Eugene Veness. CONDITION: This rifle remains in extraordinarily fine all matching original condition. Barrel and magazine retain 98-99 strong original blue with some light wear on the rear sight muzzle high edges. The receiver retains the vast majority of its original case colors that is mildly fading and darker than the more protected areas. The lever and hammer show bright vivid case coloring with the outer surfaces of these parts and the nosecap fading to silver The stock set retains 95-98 of its original varnish with mild point wear to the checkering. The buttplate tone has faded lightly and has a small chip on the right side. Bright bore with very good rifling showing only minor scattered spots. A magnificent rifle that was tastefully built and finished for a Northwest Timber Baron and is believed to be one of the finest in existence. PROVENANCE: Ex- Veness Family Heirloom 1906-2003 Ex- Bennett Auslaender Collection 2003-2005 Ex- Frank Kelly Collection 2005-2015 William Blount Collection of Extraordinary Marlins. 24-1646/ZAL CURIO. 60000-80000.
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FABULOUS FACTORY GOLD PLATINUM INLAID NO. 15 Lot #4295 (Sale Order 297 of 701) PATTERN ENGRAVED MARLIN 1893 TAKEDOWN SPECIAL LIGHTWEIGHT RIFLE, SUPERB CONDITION. Cal. 30-30. S# 164469 shows that this super rare Conrad Ulrich masterpiece was manufactured in 1898. Decorated with a spectacular deep relief game scene of a battle to the death between 3 hunting dogs and a large stag. The stag is tossing one of the dogs well into the air while the other two circle, nipping at the stags legs. The right side of the receiver depicts a well detailed bull moose feeding on a sapling. The receiver belly is further embellished with a vignette of a big horn sheep. The scenes are surrounded by beautiful foliate vine scroll engraving that extends to the barrel extension, lever, hammer, breech end of the barrel, and forearm cap. The engraving is accented with gold wire inlay that borders the upper and lower frame, as well as, the lever, bolt, hammer, & barrel extension. The breech end of the 22 inch round Special Smokeless Steel barrel is embellished with two gold bands sandwiching one platinum band. It carries a half length takedown magazine, German silver sporting blade front sight, and 2 leaf folding rear sight. Mounted with an exhibition grade thin shell walnut stock that is checkered in special grade 15 checkering featuring finely checked segmented circles, as found with No. E pattern w/ fleur-de-lis at the forward and rear portions of the checkered panels. The forearm is wrapped with fine cut borderless checkering and is terminated with a smooth steel engraved nose cap. The butt is finished with a hard rubber shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: Overall superb example with the barrel and magazine tube retaining 95-98% of the original blue with only light fading and a few scattered minor marks. The delicate case colors remain in the protected areas fading to a balance of silver that nicely highlights the beautiful engraving. The inlays are superb without loss of material. The small parts lever, hammer, & trigger remain in great shape with traces of original case in the protected areas. The stock retains its original finish with some light checkering wear to the high points, a moderate abrasion on the right side, and scattered mild handling marks. An extraordinarily well executed small repair to the toe of the butt & buttplate is not visible to the naked eye, however when a bright light is applied and the buttplate is removed it is evident. The matching of the wood finish in this area is superb and well blended with the original finish. Bore is good but dark with light wear to the rifling. PROVENANCE: William Blount Collection of Extraordinary Marlins. (01-25291/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $50,000- 75,000.
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“THE HIGHLAND KICKER” A UNIQUE PRESENTATION Lot #4296 (Sale Order 298 of 701) ENGRAVED DELUXE MARLIN 1881 RIFLE INSCRIBED TO W. SCOTT JR. IN WONDERFUL CONDITION.
Cal. 45-70 Govt. S# 17132. There is not a lot of information regarding W. Scott Jr., however accounts from people that were familiar with this rifle have indicated it is referring to a gentleman from NY who reportedly had an association with early foot fighting. This appears to be a reference to Savate or Chausson the predecessor to modern French kickboxing that was quite popular in the late 1800’s. Whoever Mr. Scott may have been his rifle will leave a mark that may have rivaled one of the fierce highland kicks referenced in the inscription with its beautiful deluxe configuration. It is fitted with a rare 24” octagonal barrel that is marked with a third variation address and carries a half magazine, semi buckhorn rear sight and German silver Rocky Mountain front sight. The attractively engraved non-rebated type two case colored frame was most likely engraved by master engraver Conrad Ulrich. The left side features a carefully stylized inscription to “W. Scott Jr.” within an oval vignette surrounded with foliate arabesque shapes within a line border and accented with heart decorations. The right side bears the inscription “The Highland Kicker” within its own vignette and engraved en suite with the reverse. The top tang, bottom of the receiver, as well as, the top is also engraved. The figured European walnut buttstock with serpentine pistol grip is checkered in the early B pattern with matching forearm and terminated with a smooth steel semi crescent buttplate. The rifle is all matching with numbers on the inside of the buttplate, buttstock on the forward face, the lower tang, & the upper tang. The Cody Firearms Museum confirms the following information “Model 1881 / 45/70 / 24-inch barrel / Pistol grip / 1/2 magazine/ Shipped from the warehouse July 5 , 1887” Marlin records do not usually list wood, engraving or inscriptions. In addition, it appears from a copy of the ledger book that accompanies the Highland Kicker there is a second rifle which carries a factory duplicated serial number. A second Cody letter that is also included indicates that the gun with the duplicated serial number carries a 32” barrel, single trigger and shipped May 9, 1887. Extremely few Marlin 1881 rifles were ever inscribed making this an incredibly rare rifle in a scarce deluxe configuration, with a popular caliber, and an interesting association with an early form of kickboxing. CONDITION: Remaining in wonderful condition with the barrel retaining 96-98% strong blue with some light edge wear. The magazine tube has similar coverage with some mild fading, a small spot of roughness and a few mild handling marks. The action has very nice 90-95% coverage of the original case colors that have lightly faded and the fire blue finished loading gate is bright and in great condition. The buttplate finish has faded almost entirely, but remains unmarred. The stock set still has great coverage of the original finish with some light wear to the checkering, a few small chips behind the top tang and some minor handling marks. The bore is very bright with sound sharp rifling. PROVENANCE: William Blount Collection of Extraordinary Marlins. (01-25284/ZAL). ANTIQUE.. $45,000- 65,000
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CHOICE VERY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED MARLIN 1894 Lot #4297 (Sale Order 299 of 701) SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 32-20. S 174732 signifying that this rare carbine was manufactured in 1898 during the time that Conrad Ulrich was engraving for the company. Very few 1894 rifles were engraved and saddle ring carbines are rarely encountered. We believe that there are as few as 5 known examples in this configuration. The 20” carbine barrel holds a full-length magazine with a Barleycorn front sight and a carbine leaf rear sight held with two barrel bands. It is mounted on saddle ring action that is hand engraved in a no. 1 pattern featuring a vignette of a white-tailed buck standing on a hillside woodland scene on the left side. The engraved panel is surrounded with fine scroll that is bordered with a wavy line and fancy scroll with heart embellishments. Complimenting engraving is found on the right side of the receiver with matching borders. The top bottom of the receiver top tang bolt have nicely executed complimenting engraving. It has a figured fancy walnut stock that is checkered in factory B pattern hand checkering and ended with a steel carbine buttplate and carbine forearm. CONDITION: Overall very fine with the barrel and magazine retain 95 of their original factory blue with a duller appearance to the magazine tube showing light scratches and scattered mild handling marks. The frame retains a very high percentage of patinaed factory blue with fading in the carry area. Blued components show some minor edge wear and a few mild handling marks. Lever has vivid case coloring that has faded to silver on the outer surfaces. Bolt and loading gate retains much of its original finish. The stock maintains the original finish with some light wear to the points of the checkering and minor handling marks there is a minor repair to miniscule chips at the lower tang. The bore is bright and shiny with sharp rifling. PROVENANCE: William Blount Collection of Extraordinary Marlins. 01-25292/ZAL ANTIQUE. 20000- 30000.
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STUNNING RARE DELUXE SPECIAL-ORDER ENGRAVED Lot #4298 (Sale Order 300 of 701) MARLIN 1881 RIFLE EX. WES ADAMS COLLECTION Cal. 40-65. S 22820. This high condition rifle is fitted with an extremely rare 30” octagonal to round heavy barrel with full magazine sporting bead front sight fire blue semi buckhorn rear sight Lyman No. 15 windage tang sight with rigid stem folding eyepiece. The case-colored action is hand engraved with a pattern that most closely matches the grade 2 styling and was likely engraved by John Ulrich. The right side features a vignette containing a detailed forest scene with a bull moose in stride. The space surrounding is decorated with arabesque scroll terminated with straight line and fancy chip borders that continue to the upper and lower receiver areas. The left side holds a vignette containing the head of a bull moose and adorned with matching pattern scroll and borders. The serial number is encircled with a splash of engraved geometric scroll designs. It is mounted with an attractive walnut stock set that is factory checkered in the B pattern with a serpentine pistol grip and finalizes with a case-colored smooth curved steel buttplate and forearm cap. CONDITION: Overall an extremely fine rare rifle with 95 original blue showing some light high edge wear mild thinning and a few minor handling marks. The frame retains a very nice 90 coverage of the factory case colors with some light fading on the top and the bottom fading to silver. The lever has very nice case coloring while the hammer and buttplate have faded. The stock set still has very good original finish showing some mild handling marks. The bore is bright and shiny with nice sharp rifling. PROVENANCE: Ex- Wes Adams Collection Spectacular example from the William Blount Collection of extraordinary Marlins. 01-25285/ZAL. ANTIQUE. 20000- 30000.
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EXTREMELY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED SPECIAL ORDER Lot #4299 (Sale Order 301 of 701) DELUXE TAKEDOWN MARLIN 1889 RIFLE IN OUTSTANDING CONDITION FEATURED IN “MARLIN FIREARMS” BY BROPHY. Cal. 32-20 S 121581. The configuration of this rifle is astonishingly rare with special order features that include all the bells and whistles with a 24” Octagonal to Round barrel that has a half magazine Beach’s style combination beaded front sight semi-buckhorn rear sight Lyman combination tang sight. The factory engraved takedown case colored action is engraved in a factory 2 style by Conrad Ulrich with the left face featuring a well-executed woodland scene with a white tail buck within a circular vignette with circular bordered accents and the balance has a tight foliate vine scroll with fancy geometric borders.. A point setter adorns the bolt with sprigs of scroll. The top and bottom of the receiver top tang receiver extension breech end of the barrel and forearm cap have complimenting engraving. The rifle carries a nicely figured flame shell grain American walnut serpentine pistol grip stock set with B style hand checkering sling swivels and terminated with a smooth steel crescent buttplate and nose cap. A small gold washed personalized oval plaque with engraved with intertwined old English letters is inlaid in the base of the serpentine pistol grip. This rifle is featured on page 174 of Brophy’s “Marlin Firearms”. The caption for this rifle reads “only 28 of this model are recorded as having the takedown feature”. It is believed that there are only 4 known engraved takedown 1889 rifles in existence. Many of the individual characteristics of this rifle are rare in addition to the takedown feature. According to Brophy about 28 of the 1889 were chambered in 32-20 the majority were octagonal barrels with part octagon being the “scarcest variation”. The combination of these features on one rifle is truly remarkable. The rifle is accompanied by a factory record letter from Cody Firearms Museum listing. “Model 1889 / 32 Caliber / 24 inch 1/2 octagonal / 1/2 magazine / Pistol grip / Takedown / Shipped form the company on May 15 1895” UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Letter. CONDITION: Outstanding condition with over 95 of its strong original factory blue on the barrel and magazine tube with some high edge wear and scattered faint handling marks and light scratches. The frame and bolt retain the vast majority of their original bright case coloring with around 95 coverage. The takedown ring has a more faded finish in the carry area and the hammer and lever have strong case coloring on the side with more fading on the outer faces. The case colors on the buttplate are very good with some fading and spots around the toe. The stock retains an excellent coverage of its original factory wood finish with the exception of a scratch at the butt and some handling marks is in very fine condition. The bore is bright and shiny with nice rifling and appears unfired. A truly remarkable example that in unquestionably warranted for the most advanced of collectors. PROVENANCE: William Blount Collection of Extraordinary Marlins. 01-25287/ZAL. ANTIQUE. 25000- 35000.
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REMARKABLEY RARE DELUXE FACTORY ENGRAVED MARLIN Lot #4300 (Sale Order 302 of 701) FIRST MODEL 1891 RIFLE. Cal. 22 RF. S 51828. This rifle can be a rare edition to the most advanced of collections. It is fitted with a 24-inch octagonal barrel 2/3 magazine blade front sight fixed V notch rear sight Lyman combination tang sight. The early first model 1891 small bore rifles such as this one utilize a side loading gate that was omitted on later models. The rare case colored receiver is decorated with an attractive No. 2 style engraving pattern by Conrad Ulrich. It features a large oval vignette containing a woodland scene including a whitetail buck at a full run on the left face and a round vignette with a doe deer on the right laying in a detailed flowered field. Both are surrounded with a fine foliate scroll engraving and fancy borders that continue to the upper areas with accents in the lower areas. The bolt is decorated with a floral center piece and flares of matching scroll engraving. Breech end of the barrel has a complimenting scroll on three of the barrel flats. It has a flame grain American walnut stock set with factory B style checkered serpentine pistol grip butt matching forearm that are terminated with a smooth case colored crescent steel buttplate and nose cap. The rifle is accompanied with 2 Cody Firearms Museum Letters. The first is dated 2003 and reads “22 caliber / Pistol Grip / Return Repair October 17 1903 / Shipped from the company August 17 1891”. The second letter dated 2005 provides the same information however the barrel length was added “Barrel Length: 24 inches”. The repair that was performed in 1903 likely included a barrel replacement as the current factory barrel that is mounted has an 1892 patent date. Despite the possible factory barrel change this rare example would fit in the most advanced of collections as it is believed that there are only a very few engraved case colored Marlin 1891 rifles in existence. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 2 Cody Museum Records. CONDITION: Overall extremely fine with the barrel retaining 97 factory blue with some minor light high edge wear a few scattered small spots and some dullness to the magazine tube which has faded to 80 coverage. The action still maintains approx. 80 of the nicely visible case colors that have faded on the top and bottom mostly in the carry areas. The hammer lever buttplate nosecap still have faded case colors. The factory stock set exhibits scattered handling marks and scratches with the original finish being strongest on the butt with most of the varnish remaining and the forearm exhibiting wear to the finish. The bore is lightly pitted with distinct rifling. PROVENANCE: William Blount Collection of Extraordinary Marlins. 01-25288/ZAL. ANTIQUE. 15000- 25000.
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EXCEPTIONAL SCOPED FACTORY ENGRAVED MARLIN 1893 Lot #4301 (Sale Order 303 of 701) RIFLE FEATURED IN “MARLIN FIREARMS” BY BROPHY. Cal. 32-40. S 125350 indicating that this rare factory engraved case colored scoped rifle was manufactured in 1895 and pictured on both pages 194 195 of Brophy’s “Marlin Firearms”. Fitted with a 26” octagonal barrel with a full-length magazine German silver rocky mountain front sight semi buckhorn sporting rear sight and a forward scope mount that holds the forward section of the unmarked 21 1/4" inch tube scope. The scope is attached to the case-colored receiver with a Lyman receiver side mount. The receiver was meticulously cut which Brophy describes as "unusual mixed No. 5 10 15 engraving" that features vignettes of a grizzly in a woodland scene on the right side and a hound hunting down a stag on the left. The balance surrounding the scenes have a tight coverage of foliate vine scroll bordered with straight line and geometric designs. Engraved accents are found on the upper and lower receiver breech end of the barrel forearm cap. The work is likely that of Conrad Ulrich. The stock set consists of an attractive fancy walnut serpentine pistol grip butt that is factory checkered in the C style with matching forearm. The wood terminates with a hard rubber buttplate and an engraved forend cap. CONDITION: Overall very fine with the barrel and magazine retaining 95 blue showing light high edge wear and some scattered fine handling marks. The receiver has 40 of the original case coloring with the balance fading to silver. The wood retains its original wood finish and shows some scratches mild wear and minor handling marks. Nice bore with strong rifling. The duplex reticle scope optics are slightly cloudy and crosshairs are good. An interesting specimen that would draw the eye in any gun room. PROVENANCE: William Blount Collection of Extraordinary Marlins. 01-25290/ZAL. ANTIQUE. 15000- 25000.
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EXTRAORDINARY FACTORY ENGRAVED, ONE OF ONLY TWO Lot #4302 (Sale Order 304 of 701) KNOWN, SPECIAL ORDER MARLIN 1888 RIFLE, THIS ONE BEING UNIQUE & INSCRIBED “SANTA CLAUS”.
Cal. 38W (38-40) S# 22340. Manufactured in 1888 it is obvious St. Nick must have been good that year and Mrs. Claus thought he deserved an extremely special present. She certainly had discerning taste and selected one of the two known factory engraved Marlin 1888 we know of that left the plant. We are told that the factory records indicate it was shipped on December 19th, 1888, just in time for Christmas! Perhaps there is another out there for Mrs. Claus. The model 1888 was only produced for 1 year and high condition examples are extraordinarily difficult to find. This rifle is fitted with a 24” barrel, half magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight, semi buckhorn rear sight, & a Lyman combination tang sight with a large disc aperture. This very rare special-order case colored engraved example is inscribed “Santa Claus” on the left side surrounded by a well-executed arabesque scroll. The reverse right face shows a detailed Buck (Reindeer?) within a vignette that is surrounded with matching scroll. The rich toned fancy burl walnut stock set is factory checkered with a wraparound point pattern similar to the B style, however there is a greater coverage than standard. CONDITION: Overall, nicely aged maintaining 50% coverage of its fading original blue on its barrel and magazine tube with some small high edge nicks and a few spots of light old oxidation. The action retains delicate light case coloring that is fading to silver giving it a balanced gracefully aged appearance that compliments this antique rifle. The stock set has a nice coverage of its original finish with some light handling marks and scratches. Checkering is very good with some mild wear. The bore is overall bright and shiny with a few small spots and good rifling. PROVENANCE: EX- Santa Claus Collection, William Blount Collection of Extraordinary Marlins. (01-25286/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $20,000- 30,000.
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DELIGHTFUL INSCRIBED FACTORY ENGRAVED FULL Lot #4303 (Sale Order 305 of 701) NICKELED MARLIN 1892 RIFLE. Cal. 32 RF or CF with a CF firing pin. S 81391. This wonderful little gift to “Jack / From / Billy / 93” was manufactured the same year 1893 and was inscribed with the presentation on the smooth crescent steel buttplate. It is fitted with a 24-inch octagonal barrel that has a full tube magazine a combination bead front sight semi buckhorn rear sight Lyman combination tang sight. The factory engraved receiver features a No. 3 style engraving pattern likely by Conrad Ulrich. The left face has a vignette of a woodland scene with a whitetail buck with a well-executed arabesque scroll engraving and fancy geometric borders with the right face engraved en suite. A complimenting engraving is present on the upper and lower receiver bolt breech end of the barrel nose cap. Mounted with a nicely figured flame grain fancy American walnut stock set that has factory B style checkering on the serpentine pistol grip buttstock and matching forearm. CONDITION: Overall attractive little factory nickeled presentation rifle with the barrel and magazine retaining approximately 90 of its finish with some pinprick flaking. The buttplate finish has traces of nickel remaining. The wood retains nearly all of it original finish with some scratches and scattered handling marks. Front sight is missing the bead. The bore has general light pitting has good intact rifling. PROVENANCE: William Blount Collection of Extraordinary Marlins. 01-25289/ZAL. ANTIQUE. 5000- 7000.
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ENGRAVED MARLIN FIREARMS CORPORATION MODEL 39 Lot #4304 (Sale Order 306 of 701) LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 S L LR. S S4018. Bbl. 24" tapered octagon. Bead front sight w/ elevator adj. rear sight combination tang sight. Full length tubular mag. w/ button type tube lock. Action has no. 1 style engraving. Left side vignette features a squirrel on a tree-branch. Balance of left side right sideplate have vine type foliate scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds that extend to upper lower edges of receiver that are highlighted by straight line fancy borders. Top tang is marked w/ 2 stars. The book Marlin Firearms by Lt. Col. William S. Brophy discusses the stars placed on the tang were done the first few years after the 1921 buyout. This marking indicated the gun to be "as near perfection as the finest of materials equipment skill can make it.". Blue finished bbl. mag. tube w/ case colored hammer lever. Action forearm cap are gold finished. Forearm S curved pistol grip stock of nicely grained black walnut have style B checkering w/ Marlin trademark in toeline. LOP: 13 1/4" over checkered hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: near excellent as restored refinished retaining over 98 restored blue case colored finish. Action retains nearly all case colored finish. Wood has a very good oil refinish showing a few small marks w/ series of dents on forearm. Bore retains lightly worn rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 24-731/DS. CURIO. 3000-5000.
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MARLIN MODEL 1881 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4305 (Sale Order 307 of 701) Cal. 40-60. S 48983. Bbl. 28" octagon. Bead front sight w/ flat top sporting rear sight. Full length mag. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer lever. Walnut forearm "S" curved pistol grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Wrist of stock has point pattern hand checkering. Forearm has a single large diamond checkering pattern. Left inside of upper lower tangs top tang channel of stock have matching S 48983. Mfg. 1892. CONDITION: fine retaining over 80 lightly faded blue showing edge carry wear showing spots of corrosion. Checkering original wood finish show moderate wear w/ scratches marks. Toe of stock has a small chip. Sound mechanics. Forearm cap screw is not present. Very good bright bore. 01-24285/DS. ANTIQUE. 2500-4000.
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MARLIN MODEL 1893 EXTRA LONG LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4306 (Sale Order 308 of 701) Cal. 38-55. S 315952. Bbl. 28" round 2" longer than standard. Replacement brass bead front sight w/ filler in rear dovetail smokeless powder receiver sight. Full length mag. Case colored action. Walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1905. CONDITION: bbl. mag. tube retain over 80 lightly faded blue. Action retains 30 lightly visible case colors w/ balance fading to brown. Forearm has worn finish showing scratches marks. Stock has gloss refinish showing scratches marks small dents. Bore shows very light pitting over lightly worn rifling. 24-739/DS. CURIO. 2000-3000.
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MARLIN MODEL 93 LEVER ACTION SRC. Lot #4307 (Sale Order 309 of 701) Cal. 30-30 Win. S 3182. Bbl. 20" carbine style. Replacement German silver blade front sight with folding leaf carbine rear sight. Full-length mag. Case-colored action. Walnut forearm and stock with steel carbine buttplate. Mfg. by the new Marlin Firearms Corporation after production resumed in 1922. CONDITION: bbl. and mag. tubes retain over 95 blue showing small spots of corrosion. Action has 60 nicely visible case colors. The original wood finish shows light wear with scattered scratches and marks. Bore retains very good cut rifling. 23-5531/DS. CURIO. 1800-2400.
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MARLIN MODEL 410 LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN. Lot #4308 (Sale Order 310 of 701) Cal. 410 ga. 2 1/2". S U1223. Bbl. 26" w/ fixed full choke steel front bead. Half length tubular mag. Based on the model 1893 action. Blue finish w/ case colored lever. Grooved beavertail forearm S curved pistol grip stock w/ original buttplate having Marlin trademark in toeline. Mfg. 1929-32 offered as a premium w/ purchase of Marlin stock. CONDITION: over 90 blue w/ fading on forward portion on bbl. Lever retains 80 nicely visible case colors. Original wood finish shows wear crazing w/ scattered scratches marks. Very good bore. 24-786/DS. CURIO. 1200-1800.
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MARLIN MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4309 (Sale Order 311 of 701) Cal. 22 LR. S 206952. Bbl. 24". Model 1892 lever action rifle mfg. by Marlin Firearms Co. in 1900. Top flat of the octagonal bbl. is marked with Marlin's mfg. and patent information. Top of receiver is marked "MARLIN SAFETY" with the S stamped on the underside and with "MODEL/ 1892" stamped on the upper receiver tang. Metal components exhibit a blue finish. Plain wood straight grip buttstock and forend. Blade front sight with V-notch rear sight. CONDITION: metal components retain fair amounts of their original factory blue finish exhibiting wear and thinning that shows through to gray and brown patinas as well as light to mild surface oxidation overall. Bore exhibits moderate pitting and retains fair rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. 24-1478/MLW. CURIO. 500-750.
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MERIDEN MODEL 15 HIGHLY ENGRAVED SLIDE ACTION Lot #4310 (Sale Order 312 of 701) RIFLE. Cal. 22 S L LR. S 24931. The action of this high grade rifle is adorned w/ more elaborated full coverage engraving than it normally encountered. Right side vignette features a ruffed grouse. Left side vignette features a pheasant. Balance of sides tops of action are covered w/ fine vine type foliate scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds dbl. line borders. Takedown screw head is engraved in a floral pattern. The hammerless action features a case colored breech block jeweled slide bar hand checkered trigger right side slide release top tang safety. Bbl. 24" oct. Gold ring front sight. Spirit level rear bbl. sight combination tang sight. Tubular mag. Sm. tapered pump handle straight grip stock of fancy walnut w/ burl grain. Features include point pattern hand checkering crescent steel buttplate. The Meriden Fire Arms Co. produced firearms in Meriden CT. from 1905-1918. The company was formed when Sears Roebuck Co. purchased the Andrew Fryeburg Son Firearms Mfg. plant moved the machinery to Meriden. The company's firearms were sold through the Sears catalogue as well as other retailers. The Meriden Model 15 slide action rifle was introduced in the fall of 1912 is based on Savage patents. This design was later mfg. by Savage known as the Model 29. CONDITION: bbl. action retain over 90 lightly worn blue showing edge wear. Bolt retains vivid green toned case colors. Original wood finish shows moderate wear w/ scratches handling marks. Sound mechanics. Bore has slightly darkened appearance retaining sound rifling. 24-940/DS. CURIO. 8000-12000.
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MERIDAN MODEL 15 FACTORY ENGRAVED RIFLE. Lot #4311 (Sale Order 313 of 701) Cal. 22 S L LR. S 11658. Both sides of action have factory engraving. Right side vignette features squirrels. Left side vignettes features rabbits. Balance of receiver sides have vine type foliate scroll engraving w/ punch dot backgrounds straight line borders. The action features a top tang safety right side slide release. 24" oct. bbl. w/ blade front sight adj. U notch rear sight. Tubular mag. Sm. rnd. tapered forearm straight grip stock of nicely grained walnut feature a crescent steel buttplate point pattern hand checkering. The Meriden Fire Arms Co. produced firearms in Meriden CT. from 1905-1918. The company was formed when Sears Roebuck Co. purchased the Andrew Fryeburg Son Firearms Mfg. plant moved the machinery to Meriden. The company's firearms were sold through the Sears catalogue as well as other retailers. The Meriden Model 15 slide action rifle was introduced in the fall of 1912 is based on Savage patents. This design was later mfg. by Savage known as the Model 29. CONDITION: bbl. action retain over 85 original blue showing edge carry wear. Original wood finish shows light wear sm. marks. Sound mechanics. Very good bright bore. 24-941/DS. CURIO. 7000-10000.
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SAVAGE 1899-D MONTREAL HOME GUARD LEVER ACTION Lot #4311A (Sale Order 314 of 701) RIFLE. Cal. 303. S 165113. Canada entered WWI alongside Great Britain in August of 1914. Canada's small regular military national guard were sent to Europe leaving primarily men over age 40 at home. Many jurisdictions formed their own Home Guard units to protect against invasion by the Germans. Prominent citizens of Montreal Quebec formed a Home Guard unit in 1914. As most suppliers of rifles had military contracts the Montreal Home Guard turned to Savage for suitable arms. These were musket configuration. Bbls. 28" w/ turn down muzzles for bayonet attachment. Features included blue finish w/ case colored levers pin type cocking indicators brass rotary mags. w/ left side cartridge counters. Full length finger groove forearms w/ hand guards straight grip walnut stocks w/ steel musket buttplates were standard. Other features included military ladder sights sling swivels. This rifle is fitted w/ a German silver blade front sight elevator adj. sporting rear sight. Buttplate peaks had rack numbers stamped by Savage the highest number observed is 1015. This rare rifle has rack number 500. This rifle differs from the standard Home Guard gun in having a sporter length schnable tipped forearm w/ finger grooves. This forearm has a plugged hole in the approx. position of the bbl. band w/ forearm mounted sling swivel. Serial numbers range from 162000 to 175500. The first shipments were in early December 1914. Shipments of serial numbers in the 165000 range arrived on three consecutive days in late December 1914. Final shipments arrived in April 1915. CONDITION: over 90 bright blue showing small scratches marks on receiver. Lever retains 80 case colors. Buttplate retains 50 fading blue. Stock has original finish showing wear spots w/ scattered handling marks a hairline crack behind the top tang. Forearm has worn finish w/ added wood repairs along bbl. line at both sides of receiver. The metal hand guard retainer is trimmed flush w/ the receiver. Bbl. is bright w/ very good rifling. 24-777/DS. CURIO. 3000-6000.
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SAVAGE 1899-F ENGRAVED LEVER ACTION SRC. Lot #4312 (Sale Order 315 of 701) Cal. 303 Savage. S 25.029. Bbl. 20" round. Marble Sheard gold bead front sight w/ marbles express rear sight Lyman tang sight. Action features rectangular cocking indicator on bolt brass rotary mag. w/ left side cartridge counter bent tab safety saddle ring. Period engraving in a non-standard pattern is by an unidentified engraver. Engraving consists of foliate scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds on receiver sides complimentary scroll punch dot ornamentation extends to upper lower action areas. Schnable tipped forearm straight hand stock of fancy black walnut w/ steel carbine buttplate. Forearm wrist of stock have fancy borderless checkering w/ scalloped rear edges additional checkering panels on the stock ears. Finish is blue w/ case colored lever. Serial number indicates 1902 mfg. CONDITION: bbl. retains 90 blue showing small scratches marks w/ muzzle wear. Action has largely faded to gray retaining blue in protected areas. Lever retains traces of case colors. Original wood finish shows numerous scratches marks. Stock has small hairline cracks on left side of action top tang. Forearm has small chip on right side of action. Checkering remains nicely intact. Bore has a darkened appearance w/ a lightly worn intact rifling. 24-743/DS. CURIO. 3500-5000.
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SAVAGE 99-K DELUXE ENGRAVED LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4313 (Sale Order 316 of 701) Cal. 300 Savage. S 341379. Bbl. 24" tapered round. Takedown action w/ grade A factory engraving. Engraving consists of wedges of scroll on receiver sides w/ highlights that extend to upper areas of receiver breech end of bbl. Straight line borders extend to lower receiver forearm shoe. Features include brass rotary mag. left side cartridge counter case colored lever bent tab safety. Ramp mounted bead front sight rear sight is removed to allow for scope mount attachment. Weaver model 330 scope w/ external adj. having post reticle yellow colored lens. Schnable tipped takedown forearm hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of fancy walnut w/ hand checkering grooved steel buttplate. Leather sling w/ Supergrade style swivels on original scope bases. Introduced in 1926 discontinued in 1940. The 99-K had many features that were special order during earlier years. It is often considered the most beautiful desirable of the standard models. Mfg. 1933. CONDITION: 90 lightly faded blue showing muzzle edge wear w/ additional spots of fading handling marks. Left side of receiver has plug screws in two added holes for sight or scope mount attachment. Lever retains 70 case colors original protective coating is flaking. Original wood finish shows scattered spots of flaking crazing w/ scratches marks. Good mechanics. Very good bright bore. 24-1485/DS. CURIO. 2000-3000.
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EVANS No. 101 OLD MODEL LEVER ACTION SPORTING Lot #4314 (Sale Order 317 of 701) RIFLE. Cal. 44 CF. S 101. Bbl. is 28" sporting octagon configuration also offered in 26" and 30". Manufactured 1873 as first of the old models that were numbered 1 to about 500 of which only 300 were sporting rifles. Total production was about 12200 that ended in 1879. Lever is earliest nickel plated type without tab to secure end of lever references state tabs were added about S 100. Wood buttstock on just the top section of the magazine tube is numbered 136 as is the nickel plated buttplate. Forend barrel at rear on lower left flat and frame both sides at front under curved section numbered 101 plus flat area at lower front left of frame numbered "101L" added "L" likely an inspector or assembler code plus numbers were batch numbers rather than true "serial numbers". Barrel marked "EVANS REPEATING RIFLE" over "PAT. DEC. 8 1868 SEPT. 16 1871" which is the earliest style of markings. Rear sight is first style with nice Nitre blued finish on base marked 2-6 plus 6-12 on vertical bar and simple dovetailed post at front. Slim forend with minimal area later examples had checkered forends of more substance plus buttstock wood covered top and bottom of magazine tube. Blue finish with nickel trim that was often done by Evans no premium for the nickel is noted. Correctly without cover on right side port. Old Model cartridges were 1" long with 34 rd. capacity New Models were 1 1/2" long and 28 rds. CONDITION: especially fine example that is smooth operating without looseness. Nickel plating is very good to excellent except for buttplate with patina finish loss and light marks. Fair to good forend with handling marks crack on right bottom from about rear attachment screw to frame appearance of added finish and finish loss. Buttstock is similar to forend in condition with chips at top rear around widows peak area of buttplate likely from improper sequence of disassembly. Original blued finishes with light scratches and marks along with occasional light peppery oxidation. Bore is near excellent and amazing with like new appearance being bright and shiny. 01-25403/NW. ANTIQUE. 2500-3500.
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BURGESS PATENT EXPERIMENTAL REPEATING Lot #4315 (Sale Order 318 of 701) RIFLE. Cal. 44CF. NSN. Bbl. 24 3/8". 3 Leaf hinged rear sight. Bead type sporting front sight mounted in dovetail. This unique tubular magazine repeating rifle utilizes a finger operated rear hinged vertically rising breech block which actuates the cartridge lifter and loads the chamber by means of integral cam. The action is made largely of brass except the hammer trigger lifter screws and pins. The left side of the receiver is marked at the forward end "BURGESS PAT". The rifle has no other visible markings. Internet research indicates Andrew Burgess held 894 U.S. patents. This is exceeded only by famed designer John Browning. Burgess had an interesting and varied career and worked with both Colt and Eli Whitney. The Marlin lever action series of rifles utilizes features patented by Andrew Burgess. Burgess established his own company in 1892 which operated until 1899 when it was bought out by Winchester repeating arms company. The exact source of this unique rifle is unverifiable. The rifle has a full length tubular magazine which is missing its spring and follower. One piece walnut stock and forend has a metal nose cap and nickel plated brass crescent buttplate. The rifle has a mag. cutoff operated by the lever in the left side of the trigger guard. The breech block has a transverse rectangular hole that appears to have held a lock which would engage a notch in the right side of the receiver. This part is no longer present. The extractor is mounted in the top of the receiver over the chamber and is held by a transverse screw which is a replacement. CONDITION: this rifle while not fully functional in present condition has all the signs of considerable use. The stock shows a well worn original finish with handling marks and light staining. The finish has a slightly matted appearance. There is a small missing chip at toe plus a small crack ahead of trigger guard tang. The action buttplate and trigger guard show a well worn nickel plating with numerous small dents and scratches. Screw heads are burred. Breech block has notable dents on top in front of hammer exposing the brass and has a shallow scratched cross hatched appearance. Firing pin does not extend completely through breech block. Barrel and mag. tube retain traces of blue in protected areas turning overall gray and patina with wear light oxidation and handling marks. Bore has oxidation and light pitting but retains strong lands. 01-24261/RW. ANTIQUE. 1000-2000.
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SAVAGE 1899 LEVER ACTION SRC. Lot #4316 (Sale Order 319 of 701) Cal. 303 SAV. S 289250. Bbl. 20" w/ dovetail mounted blade front sight replacement carbine leaf rear sight. Action features brass rotary mag. Pin type cocking indicator. Bent tab safety w/ cartridge counter staple fastened saddle ring on left side. Top of receiver has six added poles for scope or sight attachment 4 are filled w/ plug screws. Left side of receiver has 1 plug hole forward of saddle ring staple. Blue finish w/ case colored lever. Model H style band fastened forearm straight grip walnut stock w/ carbine buttplate. Stock forearm have large holes for sling swivel installation. Serial indicates 1926 mfg. CONDITION: 70 dull lightly faded blue. Heavily sanded refinished wood. Forearm has chips on both sides of action. Stock has areas of oil darkening. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 24-732/DS. CURIO. 350-500.
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ARTHUR HUBALEK CUSTOM BALLARD SINGLE SHOT TARGET Lot #4317 (Sale Order 320 of 701) RIFLE. Cal. 22 LR. NSN. Bbl. 30" round w/ heavyweight measuring 15/16" across the muzzle. Bbl. is marked "A. HUBALEK/SPECIAL". Unmarked Ballard action features a full loop lever may have originally been a no. 6 1/2 off-hand target rifle. Breech block assembly is replaced w/ a Hubalek concealed hammer block having checkered set trigger. Full coverage engraving consists of vine type foliate scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds. Arthur Hubalek of Brooklyn New York was a shooter piano tuner bbl. maker. He was a well-known shooter in the early 1900s gained a reputation for making the best .22 caliber bbls. of his era. Bbl. is fitted w/ sight blocks scope blocks holding a Redfield 24x target scope no. x01276. Overall scope length is 23 1/2" w/ AO target turrets dot reticle. 15" custom beavertail extension forearm w/ hand checkering accessory rail. Custom walnut target stock features a shadowline cheekpiece checkered wrist black gripcap. LOP: 13 3/4" over a checkered steel buttplate 1/2" of extensions. WEIGHT w/ scope: 13 lbs 12.2 oz. CONDITION: 97 brightly polished bbl. blue. Action has faded to a pleasing gray showing traces of case colors. Wood has good finish showing scattered small marks. Sound action w/ clean crisp trigger pull. Very good bright bore. Scope has clear optics. 01-25402/DS. ANTIQUE. 4000-6000.
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HOPKINS ALLEN MODEL 3922 SINGLE SHOT FALLING Lot #4318 (Sale Order 321 of 701) FALLING BLOCK SCHUETZEN RIFLE. Cal. 22 LR. S 0960. Bbl. 26". Model 3922 single shot falling block rifle mfg. by Hopkins Allen. The top flat of the octagonal bbl. is marked with Hopkins Allen's mfg. information with the cal. designation ".22 LONG RIFLE." marked on the left quarter flat at the breech. Case color hardened receiver with blued bbl. and lever. Checkered wood perch belly buttstock with Schuetzen style nickel plated buttplate and schnabel tip forend. Brass blade / flip-up post front sight with V-notch semi-buckhorn rear sight as well as a tang mounted flip-up aperture sight. Underside of bbl. front face of cyl. front of buttplate tang and front face of buttstock are all stamped "0960" with the forearm matching via the last 3-digits in pencil on the interior. CONDITION: receiver retains good amounts of its original case color hardened finish exhibiting some areas of wear and fading with light surface oxidation present overall. Blued components retain the majority of their original blue finish exhibiting some areas of mild wear and thinning with light to mild surface oxidation present overall. Buttplate shows some light bubbling and some small spots of light flaking but otherwise is very good overall. Very bright bore exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered superficial marks and minor impressions from storage and handling but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. 24-1143/MLW. CURIO. 1000-1500.
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PEABODY MARTINI SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Lot #4319 (Sale Order 322 of 701) Cal. 41 Swiss Rimfire. S# 6660. Bbl. 33" rnd. w/ octagon shank. Case colored underlever action, breech block rotates downward for loading. Hammer is mounted on sidelock. Left side of action has "1862" patent date & "Peabody Tool Company, Providence, RI" markings. Straight grip stock w/ steel musket buttplate in sling swivel. 2 Band forearm w/ swivel on rear band. Iron cleaning rod. Blade front sight w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Mfg. 1866-71. CONDITION: bbl. retains 70% dull blue showing spots of corrosion & light pitting. Action retains some lightly visible case colors faded to gray. Wood has worn finish w/ numerous dents & marks. Bore is generally bright w/ sound rifling. (01-24494/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.
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NICE MARBLES MODEL 1908 GAME GETTER COMBINATION Lot #4320 (Sale Order 323 of 701) GUN. Cal. 22 LR / 44 Shotshell. S 1274. Bbl. 18 1/8". Model 1908 Game Getter combination gun mfg. by the Marble Safety Axe Co. of Gladstone MI. The left side of the breechblock is marked "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/ MARBLE SAFETY AXE CO./ -GLADSTONE MICH.U.S.A." with the cal. designation on the right. Frame is marked "GAME GETTER" on the left with "PATENT/ ALLOWED" within an oval on the right. S is stamped on the interior of the frame beneath the breechblock. Major metal components exhibit a blued finish with the hammer exhibiting a case color hardened finish and the under-folding skeleton stock exhibiting a nickel plated finish. Frame is mounted with 2 piece Marbles checkered brown hard rubber grips. Brass beaded blade front sight with breech mounted flip-up rear sight and tang mounted Marble's aperture rear sight. CONDITION: very good with major metal components retaining the majority of their original factory blue finish plus some areas of light wear and thinning overall. Some spots of light surface oxidation. Mirror bores with the .22 bore exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some scattered marks from storage and handling with the bottom of the left panel exhibiting a small chip at the rear. PROVENANCE: from The Estate of Harry Henry. 23-5105/MLW. CURIO. 1200-1800.
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REMINGTON-HEPBURN NO. 3 MATCH "A" SINGLE SHOT Lot #4321 (Sale Order 324 of 701) RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. S 8782. Bbl. 30" octagon to round measuring 15/16" across muzzle. Case colored action w/ double set triggers. Steel tipped walnut forearm round knob pistol grip stock of nicely grained walnut w/ checkered wrist. LOP: 13 1/2" to nickel finished Swiss style Schuetzen buttplate. 34" long 3/4" diameter optical sight w/ external adj. mounted on original bbl. dovetails. CONDITION: bbl. retains 80 lightly faded blue. Action has 80 nicely visible case colors w/ fading in protected areas. Original wood finish shows scattered scratches marks small dents. Bore retains sound rifling showing some very light pitting. Tube sight has slightly cloudy optics. 01-24819/DS. ANTIQUE. 6000-9000.
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REMINGTON-HEPBURN NO. 3 "A" QUALITY MATCH SINGLE Lot #4322 (Sale Order 325 of 701) SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 25-20 Single Shot. S 7968. Bbl. 28" octagon to round. Combination front sight w/ mid range Vernier tang sight. Case colored action. Steel tipped forearm pistol grip walnut stock w/ checkered wrist. LOP: 14" over nickel finished Swiss Schuetzen buttplate. CONDITION: bbl. retains 75 dull lightly faded blue. Action retains 40 nicely visible case colors. Wood has good original finish showing scattered handling marks. Very good bore. 01-24821/DS. ANTIQUE. 3000-5000.
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REMINGTON HEPBURN NO. 3 SINGLE SHOT MATCH RIFLE. Lot #4323 (Sale Order 326 of 701) Cal. 32-40. S 7459. Bbl. 30" heavy weight octagonal to round measuring 1-1/8" diameter at muzzle. Wind gauge spirit level front sight with mid-range Vewrnier tang sight. Double-set triggers. Blued bbl. with case-colored action Bbl. and action have matching S. A quality rifle has an uncheckered walnut forend with a nickel-finished nosecap. The round knob pistol grip stock is checkered at the wrist and has a nickel-finished Schuetzen butt plate. Weight: 13 lbs. 12.8 oz. CONDITION: barrel has over 80 of its lightly faded blue showing edge wear and small marks. Action retains over 89 of the original case colors showing some fading. The original wood finish shows light wear and marks. The bright bore has strong rifling. 01-21214/DS. ANTIQUE. 5000-7500.
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REMINGTON-HEPBURN NO. 3 SPORTING TARGET SINGLE Lot #4324 (Sale Order 327 of 701) SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 40-90 straight case. S 9067. Bbl. very scarce extra long 36" tapered octagon. Combination front sight w/ elevator adj. sporting rear sight. Double set triggers. Ebony tipped schnable forearm round knob walnut stock w/ checkered wrist. Right side of wrist has hand carved initials "WCMM". LOP: 13 3/4" to nickel finished Swiss Schuetzen buttplate. CONDITION: bbl. action finish has faded to gray-brown showing handling marks w/ series of small dents by rear sight. Buttplate retains 80 nickel finish. Wood shows heavy wear scratches dents small chips. Tight action w/ functioning triggers. Dark bore retains sound rifling. 01-24820/DS. ANTIQUE. 4000-6000.
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REMINGTON NO 2 SPORTING TARGET ROLLING BLOCK Lot #4325 (Sale Order 328 of 701) RIFLE. Cal. 32 W 32-20. S 14770. Bbl. 26" octagon. Gold finished combination front sight w/ leaf rear sight. Case colored action. Steel tipped walnut forearm perch-belly walnut stock w/ hand checkering. LOP: 14" to nickel finished Swiss style Schuetzen buttplate. WEIGHT: 5 lbs 9.6 oz. CONDITION: bbl. retains 70 dull lightly faded blue showing spots of finish loss light corrosion. Action retains 20 lightly faded case colors in protected areas w/ balance of receiver showing spotted light corrosion. Wood finish shows wear w/ scratches marks dents. Bore retains lightly worn rifling. 01-24822/DS. ANTIQUE. 2000-3000.
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REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT BABY CARBINE. Lot #4326 (Sale Order 329 of 701) Cal. 44-40. S 1057. Bbl. 20" marked on the left side in front of the receiver with "P" and behind the barrel band with "P". Receiver Tang is marked "REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY ILLION N.Y.". The last patent date is "MARCH 18 1874." Folding carbine rear sight graduated to 500 yards. Blade-type front sight. Flat-breech block base. Sliding extractor. The sides of the receiver are not stepped. The hammer spur has been extended and thinned. Saddle bar on the left side of the receiver. The saddle ring is not present in the bar. Two-piece walnut stock. Forend is retained with a single band. Buttplate is a heavy-cast construction. CONDITION: stock set has moderate wear and handling marks with an added finish. Metal has early arsenal rework with blue turning gray and patina. Bore has oxidation and fine pitting throughout with strong lands. The breath block spring is weak allowing the block to remain in a slightly rearward position. 01-24426/RW. ANTIQUE. 1000-1500.
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ENGRAVED REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY FACTORY Lot #4327 (Sale Order 330 of 701) CARTRIDGE CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 46 RF. S 85993. Bbl. 8" octagon w/ blade sight. Five shot round conversion cyl. w/ Rollin White marking "PATENTED APRIL 3D 1855". Conversion retains loading lever w/o an added ejector. Frame cyl. bbl. grip straps loading lever have 50 coverage of New York style period foliate scroll engraving w/ punch dot backgrounds. Silver finished bbl. frame grip straps w/ gold finished cyl. conversion plate loading lever cyl. pin hammer trigger. Bottom flat of bbl. conversion cyl. conversion plate percussion cyl. are marked "434". Bbl. frame trigger guard are marked w/ assembly number "42". 2 piece Ivory grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: walnut case w/ raised brass plaque on lid. Blue velour fitted interior. Case contains percussion cyl. engraved gold finish to match. Also includes powder flask bullet mold nipple wrench cap tin 7 RF 46 cal. cartridges 3 bullets UMC 2 piece empty primed metallic cartridge box. Box has a few missing side flaps. Purple special awards display ribbon marked "Centuries of Antiques / Disneyland Hotel Anaheim CALIF. March 1-2-3 1976". 11/12/2007 Greg Martin Auctions invoice. CONDITION: very good. Frame bbl. grip straps retain 90 nickel finish. Cyl. other parts retain 90 gold. Grips have acquired a yellow patina showing some age related shrinking checking. Bore shows some very light pitting retains strong rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24729/DS. ANTIQUE. 5000-7000.
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REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY U.S. REVOLVER WITH Lot #4328 (Sale Order 331 of 701) CALIFORNIA STATE SEAL GRIPS. Cal. 44. S 48924. Bbl. 8" octagon. Round six shot cyl. Frame cyl. bbl. have 75 coverage of New York style engraving. Engraving features flowers on the side of the action w/ vine type foliate scroll on other frame bbl. areas. Cyl. has banner connected floral highlights. Spectacular 2 piece Ivory grips. Left panel has raises carving of the California state seal marked "EUREKA" around the top. Right panel depicts an American eagle w/ shield flags. Major parts have "C" or "H" inspector initials. The new model army was the second most common revolver used by Union troops during the Civil War. Approx 122000 were mfg. 1863-1865. CONDITION: gun retains most silver finish showing dark tarnish in protected areas. The three line barrel address on top of barrel has been removed during buffing. Brass trigger guard has a bright polish. Grips have an aged weathered appearance w/ chips cracks missing around action backstrap butt areas. Sound action. Bore retains sound rifling showing scattered pitting. 01-24183/DS. ANTIQUE. 4000-7000.
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REMINGTON RIDER FACTORY ENGRAVED MAGAZINE PISTOL. Lot #4329 (Sale Order 332 of 701) Cal. 32 RF Extra Short. NSN. Bbl. 3" octagon w/ semi-circular sight. Integral five shot tubular mag. Breech block / cartridge carrier is positioned adj. to hammer. Spur trigger. Sides of frame have vine type foliate scroll w/ complimentary highlights continuing to backstrap sides of bbl. Full nickel finish. 2 piece pearl grips. Approx. 15000 mfg. 1871-88. CONDITION: 80 nickel showing scattered spots of very fine pitting. Sound action. Bore retains strong rifling. 01-24877/DS. ANTIQUE. 2500-4000.
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REMINGTON MODEL 1861 "OLD MODEL" ARMY SINGLE Lot #4330 (Sale Order 333 of 701) ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S 9064. Bbl. 8". Model 1861 "Old Model" Army single action percussion revolver mfg. by Remington. Top flat of the octagonal bbl. exhibits mostly illegible Remington mfg. and patent information with "P" and "S" sub-inspector proofs stamped on the left flat at the breech. Left side of loading lever exhibits a "C" sub-inspector proof with an additional "S" sub-inspector proof on the underside of the trigger guard. Metal components exhibit a cold blue finish overall. Brass trigger guard with 2-piece smooth wood grips. Grips appear to have been lightly sanded and oiled at one time. German silver cone front sight with frame notched rear sight. Matching numbers are present on the frame beneath the left grip panel underside of the bbl. as well as on the rear face of the cyl. Interior of right grip panel exhibits a matching S handwritten in pencil with the S on the left panel being illegible. CONDITION: metal components exhibit a mottled blue brown and gray patina overall with some scattered spots of light to mild pitting. Very bright bore exhibiting moderate pitting primarily towards the breech while retaining strong rifling throughout. Action functions and indexes appropriately when cycled by hand. Grips are very good exhibiting some scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: from the Lifelong Collection of Robert "Mike" Bricker. 01-25031/MLW. ANTIQUE. 1000-1500.
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REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4331 (Sale Order 334 of 701) Cal. 44. S 93222. Bbl. 8" octagon w/ blade sight. Six shot round cyl. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer brass trigger guard. Front of trigger guard is stamped "US". 2 piece walnut grips. Left grip panel has partially visible cartouche. Estimated total of 122000 mfg. 1863-75. CONDITION: 70 mottled fading blue showing spots of corrosion w/ scratches marks. Grips show wear handling marks. Sound action. Right ear of cyl. pin is chipped. Bore retains strong rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24723/DS. ANTIQUE. 2000-3000.
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REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY CARTRIDGE CONVERSION Lot #4332 (Sale Order 335 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 44 CF. S 86212. Bbl. 8" octagon w/ blade sight. Private gunsmith conversion. Six-shot round conversion cyl. Ejector rod is added to the left side. Brass trigger guard has the inspector's mark "W" at the front. Two-piece walnut grips. CONDITION: metal has a faded brown-gray appearance w/ scattered light pitting. Trigger guard shows dents handling marks. Sanded grips have a gloss refinish showing dents at the butt. Cyl. exhibits some sideplay. Dark bore w/ worn rifling. 01-24360/DS. ANTIQUE. 800-1200.
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REMINGTON NEW MODEL NAVY CARTRIDGE CONVERSION Lot #4333 (Sale Order 336 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 38 CF. S 24724. Bbl. 7 3/8" octagon w/ cone style front sight having right side ejector rod retaining loading lever. Conversion cyl. w/ right side loading gate. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer brass trigger guard. 2 piece walnut grips. CONDITION: over 50 blue w/ areas of flaking wear showing spots of light pitting scratches. Refinished grips show heavy wear w/ dents handling marks having small chips at butt. Sound action. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24706/DS. ANTIQUE. 2000-3000.
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REMINGTON-RIDER MAGAZINE PISTOL. Lot #4334 (Sale Order 337 of 701) Cal. 32 RF. NSN. Bbl. 3". Round blade front sight. Mfg. 1871-88. Estimated 15000 or less of these pistols made. Joseph Rider design w/ 5 rd. mag. Brass mag cap. Both sides of bbl. have added dot engraving. Nickel finish. Smooth hardwood grips. CONDITION: grips show overall flaking varnish some cracks inside scattered dings handling wear. Metal retains 70 nickel w/ scattered flaking oxidation. Bore shows scattered pitting but evident rifling. 01-24363-1/MJC. ANTIQUE. 700-1000.
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REMINGTON-RIDER MAGAZINE PISTOL Lot #4335 (Sale Order 338 of 701) Cal. 32 RF. NSN. Bbl. 3". Round blade front sight. Mfg. 1871-88. Estimated 15000 or less of these pistols made. Joseph Rider design w/ 5 rd. mag. Nickel finish. Smooth hardwood grips. CONDITION: grips show scattered flaking dings handling wear. Metal retains strong amounts of nickel finish w/ scattered oxidation flaking areas turning gray. Bore shows scattered pitting but evident rifling. 01-24363-2/MJC. ANTIQUE. 700-1000.
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REMINGTON ZIG-ZAG PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Lot #4336 (Sale Order 339 of 701) Cal. 22 Short. S 690 under left grip. Bbls. 3 3/16" six shot fluted cluster w/ bead sights loads at rear. Zig-Zag grooves at breech end of bbl. cluster are a key part of the revolving mechanism. Ring type trigger w/ concealed hammer. 2 piece hard rubber grips. Total of less than 1000 mfg. 1861-62. CONDITION: restored pistol. Bbl. retains over 90 reblued finish. Frame mechanism has 98 added nickel finish. Grips show wear spots at butt. Functioning mechanism. Lightly pitted bores. 01-24880/DS. ANTIQUE. 2000-3000.
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REMINGTON ZIG-ZAG PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Lot #4337 (Sale Order 340 of 701) Cal. 22 Short. S 19 under left grip. Bbls. 3 3/16" six shot fluted cluster w/ bead sights loads at rear. Zig-Zag grooves at breech end of bbl. cluster are a key part of the revolving mechanism. Ring type trigger w/ concealed hammer. 2 piece hard rubber grips. Total of less than 1000 mfg. 1861-62. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray showing some very light pitting. Grips show light wear left panel is chipped at toe. Functioning mechanics. Dark lightly pitted bores. 01-24878/DS. ANTIQUE. 1500-2500.
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REMINGTON 2ND MODEL 95 O/U DERINGER. Lot #4338 (Sale Order 341 of 701) Cal. 41 RF. S 369. Bbl. 3" w/ rib blade sight is fitted w/ an extractor. Rib has 2 line marking "E. REMINGTON SONS ILION N.Y. / ELLIOT'S PATENT DEC. 12TH 1865". 12000-18000 w/ this address mfg. 1870-88. Full nickel finish w/ fire blued hammer trigger small parts. 2 piece rosewood grips. CONDITION: fine retaining over 98 nickel showing small marks. Grips show scattered spots of wear light handling marks. Bore shows scattered light pitting. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24711/DS. ANTIQUE. 1200-1800.
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REMINGTON FACTORY ENGRAVED O/U DERINGER. Lot #4339 (Sale Order 342 of 701) Cal. 41 RF. S 149. Bbls. 3" w/ rib blade front sight. Rib has 48mm marking "Remington Arms Co. Ilion N.Y". 50 coverage of vine type foliate scroll factory engraving w/ punch dot backgrounds. Gold finish w/ blued hammer trigger small parts. 2 piece pearl grips. Mfg. 1904-10. CONDITION: hinge is cracked on both right left sides. Over 70 gold finish w/ scattered spots of wear light pitting. Very good grips. Bores are generally bright w/ strong rifling showing small spots of pitting. 24-863/DS. CURIO. 500-1000.
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REMINGTON UMC 95 O/U DERINGER PISTOL. Lot #4340 (Sale Order 343 of 701) Cal. 41 RF. S 283. Bbls. 3". Blade front sight. First UMC variant mfg. 1911 w/o "L" prefix. Matching numbers on bbl. grip frame. Nickel finish w/ fire blued small parts. Pearl grips. CONDITION: grips show a couple dings some handling marks. Small parts retain strong amounts of fire blue w/ some fading oxidation. Balance of metal retains 50 nickel w/ scattered flaking oxidation. Bores show scattered pitting but evident rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 24-713/MJC. CURIO. 500-700.
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REMINGTON ELLIOTT HIGH CONDITION O/U DERINGER. Lot #4341 (Sale Order 344 of 701) Cal. 41 RF. S 826. Bbl. 3" w/ rib blade front sight. Rib has 50mm marking "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION N.Y". Full nickel finish w/ blued hammer trigger small parts. 2 piece pearl grips. Mfg. 1904-1910. CONDITION: fine. Retains over 97 nickel w/ 1 small spot of pitting on left side of bbls. Very good grips. Bright near excellent bores. 24-985/DS. CURIO. 600-900.
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SW MODEL 320 REVOLVING RIFLE. Lot #4342 (Sale Order 345 of 701) Cal. 320 SW. S 474. Bbl. 16" round with rib. Blade front sight with folding leaf rear sight. Top-break rifle based on the No. 3 single-action revolver. Six-shot fluted cyl with case-colored hammer trigger and trigger guard. Checkered hard rubber grips and forearm with Smith Wesson monograms. Detachable walnut shoulder stock with checkered hard rubber buttplate. Total production of 977 mfg. 1879-1887. CONDITION: very good retaining over 80 of the lightly faded blue showing spots of freckling. Hard rubber grips and forearms show light wear. Walnut shoulder stock shows scattered scratches and marks. Good mechanics. Bore retains strong rifling. 01-24584/DS. ANTIQUE. 12000-18000.
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NO LOT. Lot #4343 (Sale Order 346 of 701) NO LOT.
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OUTSTANDING SMITH WESSON NO. 3 FIRST MODEL Lot #4344 (Sale Order 347 of 701) RUSSIAN NEW YORK ENGRAVED SA REVOLVER. Cal. 44 SW Russian. S 12960. Bbl. 8" round with rib and pinned blade semi-circular sight. Six-shot fluted cyl. This special revolver is adorned with generous coverage of New York engraving. Sides of the frame have a vine-type foliate scroll with punch-dot backgrounds and complementing wedges of scroll continuing to the top of the frame cyl. as well as the breech and muzzle ends of the bbl. Geometric highlights are found on the forward lower portions of the frame along with bbl. flats. Bbl. latch area has a sunburst design with checkered sides. Two-piece carved ivory grips are hand-checkered with a raised Mexican eagle snake on the left panel. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Smith Wesson letter signed by historian Roy G. Jinks gives the following information: "We have researched your Smith Wesson Model 3 Russian First Model caliber .44 SW Russian revolver in company records which indicate that your handgun with serial number 12960 was shipped from our factory on September 10 1872 and was delivered to M. W. Robinson New York City Smith Wesson's largest distributor. The records indicate that this revolver was shipped with an 8" barrel and nickel finish. This revolver is one of the best examples of New York engraving that I have examined. Robinson supplied a lot of engraved guns to the trade. The carved ivory grips are the finest I have ever seen. This is one of the greatest Model 3s in America. 01-24182/DS. ANTIQUE. 20000-30000.
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STUNNING NEW YORK ENGRAVED GOLD PLATED SMITH Lot #4345 (Sale Order 348 of 701) WESSON 2ND MODEL RUSSIAN FORMERLY ON LOAN TO THE NRA MUSEUM. Cal. 44 SW Russian. S 32906. Bbl. 7". It is known that Schuyler Hartley Graham purchased SW Russian model in the serial number range between 32800 and 39000. This one like the others is retailer marked "SH" in diamond on butt. Schuyler Hartley Graham is considered by many to be the largest gun wholesaler of the mid 1800s. It was common practice for the retailer to purchase firearms from Colt Smith Wesson others to be later upgraded outside the factory with non factory grips finish and/or engraving. This beautiful 2nd Model Russian appears to be one of those "New York" engraved guns commissioned at the Nimschke shop. While many engravers masters journeyman alike engraved at the shop under Nimschke himself the level of quality in this engraving leads to the possibility that the engraving may have been done by Nimschke himself. Revolver is profusely engraved with masterfully executed foliate scroll with meticulous punch dot backgrounds. Scrollwork is bordered by intricate straight line wavy borders alike. Frame area below cyl. bears a stylized arrow motif at either side. Right side of frame bears a majestic soaring eagle similar to other known Nimschke works. Front 2/3 of bbl. engraved in a checkerboard pattern at sides. Revolver plated in a full coverage gold finish. Two piece smooth walnut grips right panel numbered to gun. Assembly number "35" found on Cyl. grip frame bbl. CONDITION: very good overall. Metal retains 85-90 gold plated finish with scattered areas of flaking light pitting. Grips show little wear with scattered light handling marks. PROVENANCE: Ex Supica collection. "Standard Catalog of Smith Wesson 4th Edition". Formerly on loan to the NRA Museum 2013. 01-25372/BH. ANTIQUE. 12000-20000.
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RENOWNED TARGET SHOOTER FREDERICK E. BENNETT'S Lot #4346 (Sale Order 349 of 701) ENGRAVED SMITH WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. S 25935. Bbl. 6 1/2" round with rib. Pinned blade bead front sight with windage adj. U-notch rear sight. Six-shot fluted cyl. This special-order revolver has 75 coverage of vine-type scroll hand engraving. Original finish was gold-plated with a case-colored hammer. Finely checkered trigger. Two-piece pearl grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Smith Wesson letter signed by Roy G. Jinks states the following: "We have researched your Smith Wesson New Model No. 3 revolver in company records which indicate that your handgun with serial number 25935 was specially ordered by F. E. Bennett a world-famous target shooter. There is no record of what the special order was however there were three guns in the order all consecutively numbered. These numbers were 25933 25934 and 25935 and they were shipped from our factory on August 23 1889 to F. E. Bennett in Boston Massachusetts.". Also included is a handwritten transcription of an article describing an 1888 shooting match that Mr. Bennett participated in. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray showing very light scattered corrosion. Faint traces of the original gold finish can be seen around screw heads and protected areas around the trigger guard. Right grip panel has a small crack along the front grip strap with a small chip next to the action. Smooth mechanics. The lightly worn bore shows scattered pitting. 01-24188/DS. ANTIQUE. 6000-9000.
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RARE FINE JAPANESE EXPORTED CASED ENGRAVED Lot #4347 (Sale Order 350 of 701) IVORY SMITH WESSON NO. 1 REVOLVER. Cal. 22 S 126373. Standard configuration 3.2" barrel one line address patent marked cylinder. This revolver is factory engraved blue and silver finish mounted with smooth ivory grips and housed in "SMITH WESSON" illustrated gutta percha casing. This revolver is featured in November 2006 Gun Report article by Mike Bricker. This is among the last SW No. 1's made. According to Roy Jinks this little gem was factory engraved probably in the Gustav Young shop. The patent dates on the cylinder are boxed by engraving not engraved over which is normally seen. One row of kanji markings are found on the lower left side about diagonal barrel which translate "Government Weapon Storage Office Year of the Monkey 2889". An unknown quantity of these revolvers were exported to Japan 1868-1870 and that strict government registration laws are the reason for different markings depending on the particular prefecture. This is a particular rare and fine survivor that is well known and published. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: file of research copy of November 2006 Gun Report article “Some Early Smith and Wesson Export Revolvers”. CONDITION: fine overall complete matching serial numbers and assembly markings including original ivory grips. Revolver retains much of its original blue and silver finish markings all crisp and discernible. Grips have ivory age patina small hairlines chip in the butt. Mechanically fine bright crisp rifled bore. Casing is very good with typical staining and soiling internally one small chip. PROVENANCE: from the Lifelong Collection of Robert “Mike” Bricker. 01-25065/JS. ANTIQUE. 3000-4000.
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FINE KITTREDGE AGENT MARKED SMITH WESSON NO. 2 Lot #4348 (Sale Order 351 of 701) ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 32 S 38170. This revolver is featured in June 1996 Gun Report article by Mike Bricker in standard configuration variant 5" barrel blued finish. Left side of barrel housing is stamped with a semicircular "KITTREDGE CO" mark over "CIN. O." that was applied in 1865 by Kittredge. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of June 1996 Gun Report article "Smith Wesson and Kittredge". CONDITION: fine overall complete matching serial numbers and assembly markings retaining 80 plus original blue with losses mostly on grip frame. Rosewood grips retain most all their original factory varnish. Mechanically fine bright shiny rifled bore. PROVENANCE: from the Lifelong Collection of Robert "Mike" Bricker. 01-25005/JS. ANTIQUE. 1200-1500.
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RARE EARLY NEW YORK AGENT MARKED SMITH WESSON Lot #4349 (Sale Order 352 of 701) NO. 1 FIRST ISSUE REVOLVER. Cal. 22 S 9793. Standard first issue configuration 3.2" barrel one line address patent marked cylinder manufactured 1859. This revolver is featured in November 2006 Gun Report article by Mike Bricker and agent marked in same SW dies as address: "WOLFE DASH AND FISHER NEW YORK" silver blue finish mounted with rosewood grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of November 2006 Gun Report article "Some Early Smith and Wesson Export Revolvers" and 2 old photos of revolver. CONDITION: fine overall complete matching serial numbers and assembly markings. Revolver retains most of its silver finish on frame about 20 blue on barrel markings all crisp and discernible. Grips are sound and well fit with traces of original varnish. Mechanically functions but does not lock cylinder properly good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: from the Lifelong collection of Robert "Mike" Bricker. 01-24964/JS. ANTIQUE. 800-1200.
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SMITH WESSON NO. 1 1ST ISSUE SA REVOLVER IN Lot #4350 (Sale Order 353 of 701) ORIGINAL GUTTA PERCHA CASE. Cal. 22 short. S 1891. Bbl. 3 3/16" octagon w/ rib semi-circular front sight. Seven shot rd. cyl. Tip-up style action bbl. swings upward for loading. 3rd type revolver w/ silver finished brass frame spur trigger improved bbl. latch having side projections. 2 Piece square butt Rosewood grips. A total of 11671 first issue revolvers were mfg. 1857-60. Third types were found in the serial number range about 1130s to about 3000. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: early style Gutta Percha cased as produced for Smith Wesson by Littlefield Parsons CO. Lid of case pictures the first issue revolver w/ marking "MANUFACTURED ONLY BY SMITH WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS". Corners of case have Decorative raised scroll ornamentation w/ upper lower borders depicting miniature revolvers. Case interior is fitted w/ a Gutta Percha cartridge block w/ red cloth lower interior. Interior lid has a green cloth lining w/ embossed ornate design. Upper lower portions of the case have small chips around the wide edges. Front right corner of lower case is chipped glued. CONDITION: fine. Bbl. cyl. retain over 60 lightly faded blue. Frame retains over 75 silver having a pleasing dark tarnish. Original grip finish shows light wear w/ areas of chipping scratches. Sound action. Bore retains sound rifling w/ sm. spots of pitting. 01-25324/DS. ANTIQUE. 2000-4000.
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SMITH WESSON NO. 1 1ST ISSUE SA REVOLVER IN Lot #4351 (Sale Order 354 of 701) ORIGINAL GUTTA PERCHA CASE. Cal. 22 short. S 884. Bbl. 3 3/16" octagon w/ rib semi-circular front sight. Seven shot rd. cyl. Tip-up style action bbl. swings upward for loading. 2nd type w/ silver finished brass frame having spur trigger bayonet style bbl. latch. 2 Piece square butt Rosewood grips. A total of 11671 first issued revolvers were mfg. 1857-60. Second types were found in the serial number range early 200s to about 1130. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: early style Gutta Percha cased as produced for Smith Wesson by Littlefield Parsons CO. Lid of case pictures the first issue revolver w/ marking "MANUFACTURED ONLY BY SMITH WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS". Corners of case have Decorative raised scroll ornamentation w/ upper lower borders depicting miniature revolvers. Case interior is fitted w/ a Gutta Percha cartridge block w/ cloth interior. Interior lid has an embossed ornate design. Front right corner of case lid is missing a 1/2" by 7/16" chip. Lower portion of case on same corner is chipped w/ piece glued in place. Also includes a US Cartridge Company 100 rd. box of 22 Short cartridges. Box has decorative top cover w/ US Cartridge Company shield orange side labels. Box is in fair-to-good condition showing minor spots of wear and contains 46 original copper cartridges w/o head stamps. Included is a newsprint advertisement for the Smith Wesson seven shooter revolver. CONDITION: bbl. cyl. retain over 60 fading blue showing scattered spotting. Frame retains 90 silver finish having acquired a pleasing dark tarnish. Original grips' finish shows light wear w/ scattered scratches marks. Hammer will not hold in full cock position. Bore retains sound rifling showing spots of very light pitting. 01-25325/DS. ANTIQUE. 2000-4000.
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SMITH WESSON NO1 1ST ISSUE SA REVOLVER. Lot #4352 (Sale Order 355 of 701) Cal. 22 Short. S 872. Bbl. 3 1/4". Brass blade front sight. Bbl. rib marked "SMITH WESSON. SPRINGFIELD MASS". Cyl. has one patent date that reads "APRIL 3 1855". Matching numbers on cyl. left grip panel grip frame. Blued cyl. bbl. Silver plated brass frame. Smooth hardwood grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: period leather holster. CONDITION: grips have a couple cracks scattered flaking dings handling wear. Frame has strong traces of silver plate w/ flaking brass areas turning to a dull yellow patina some oxidation a couple divots on backstrap. Bbl. assembly cyl. are a dull brown patina w/ scattered oxidation traces of blue. Pitted bore. 01-25326/MJC. ANTIQUE. 700-1000.
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SMITH WESSON OLD MODEL NO. 1 1/2 NEW YORK Lot #4353 (Sale Order 356 of 701) ENGRAVED SA REVOLVER. Cal. 32 RF short. S 4655. Bbl. 3 1/2" octagon with rib and German silver semi-circular sight. Five-shot round cyl. Tip-up action with a spur trigger. Action cyl. and bbl. have 75 coverage of vine-type foliate scroll hand engraving. 2 pieces of pearl grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: SW Historical Foundation letter signed by Roy G. Jinks detailing the following information: "We have searched your Smith Wesson Model 1 1/2 First Issue caliber .32 Rim Fire Short. Company records indicate that this handgun serial number 4655 was probably shipped from the factory on September 4 1865 and delivered to J. W. Storrs Co. New York NY Smith Wesson's sole agent from 1857 to 1869. The records indicate that this revolver was shipped with a 3.5-inch barrel a blue finish and smooth rosewood grips. This shipment was for 200 units. Mr. Storrs Company probably added engraving and pearl grips to fill a special order. This was the common practice in the mid-1860s.". CONDITION: metal has faded to a dark brown patina. Grips show small chips and spots of staining. The pitted bore retains intact rifling. Sound action. 01-24422/DS. ANTIQUE. 1000-1500.
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FACTORY ENGRAVED SMITH WESSON OLD MODEL 2 Lot #4354 (Sale Order 357 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 32 RF. S 38646. The 6" bottom break octagon barrel has the maker's name and address on the top rib. Later-type action with three pins on the top strap has a six-shot cylinder and spur trigger. Action and barrel are engraved with 80 coverage on a large shaded scroll in Nimschke style. The squared grip is fitted with ivory scales. CONDITION: good as renicked. Metal retains about 70 redone nickel finish with original engraving showing considerable polishing and loss of detail. Nickel is considerably flaked on the barrel especially on the cylinder. Grips are good somewhat under metal and are nicely yellowed. Bore is good somewhat pitted. Mechanically good. 01-24298/MGM. ANTIQUE. 2000-3000.
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RARE FINE ENGLISH EXPORTED CASED SMITH WESSON Lot #4355 (Sale Order 358 of 701) NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 32 S 19380. Standard configuration 6" barrel one line address patent marked cylinder. This revolver was made in 1864 and even though SW was having a hard time keeping up with American orders during the Civil War this revolver managed to make it to England with the typical added British proofs on barrel and each cylinder chamber. It was also English oak cased with pewter oiler cleaning rod. This revolver is featured in November 2006 Gun Report article by Mike Bricker which is pointed out that the casing was found with British Lancer buttons mixed in with cartridges in casing. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: file of research copy of November 2006 Gun Report article "Some Early Smith and Wesson Export Revolvers". CONDITION: fine overall complete matching serial numbers and assembly markings. Revolver retains about 80 of its original blue finish markings all crisp and discernible. Virtually all the factory varnish is retained on rosewood grips. Mechanically fine crisp rifled bore with pitting face of cylinder is also pitted assembly markings only partially discerned. Casing pewter oiler and tool are very good overall. PROVENANCE: from the Lifelong Collection of Robert "Mike" Bricker. 01-25075/JS. ANTIQUE. 1500-2000.
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SMITH WESSON NO. 2 ARMY NEW YORK ENGRAVED SA Lot #4356 (Sale Order 359 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 32 SW Long RF. S 62626. Bbl. 5" octagon with rib and nickel-finished semi-circular front sight. Six-shot round cyl. Tip-up action with a spur trigger. Frame cyl. and bbl. flats have generous coverage of arabesque scroll aftermarket hand engraving. SW distributors of the period typically had guns upgraded by New York-based engravers to satisfy special orders. Two-piece ivory grips were added at the time of engraving. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: SW Historical Foundation letter signed by Roy G. Jinks detailing the following information: "We have researched your Smith Wesson Model 2 Army caliber .32 Rim Fire Long. Company records indicate that this handgun serial number 62626 was probably shipped from the factory on August 21 1868 and delivered to John P. Lovell Sons Boston Ma. This revolver was shipped with a 5-inch barrel a blue finish and smooth rosewood grips. This shipment was for 300 units. The engraving and ivory grips were added after the revolver was shipped.". Proper style two-piece box in fair condition. CONDITION: dull lightly faded reblued finish as applied after the engraving. Blue shows edge wear and small marks. Ivory grips have age-related checking and are acquiring an intermittent yellow coloring. Bore is bright with sound rifling. Sound action. 01-24421/DS. ANTIQUE. 2500-4000.
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BREECH LOADING ALTERED 1861 MADE SMITH WESSON Lot #4357 (Sale Order 360 of 701) NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVER. Cal 32 S 4324. Appears to be standard configuration early 3-pin revolver but lacking right recoil shield with groove cut for loading. Back of frame where hammer strikes has an inset small circular inset plate fitted. There is no assembly mark on cylinder. Interesting well done alteration. CONDITION: fine overall revolver retains 80-90 factory blue other than cylinder which is mottled gray patina. Mechanically fine crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: from the Lifelong Collection of Robert "Mike" Bricker. 01-24968/JS. ANTIQUE. 1000-1500.
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NO LOT. Lot #4358 (Sale Order 361 of 701) NO LOT.
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SMITH WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 US MARKED SA Lot #4359 (Sale Order 362 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 44 SW Russian. S 7253. Bbl. 6 1/2" round w/ rib semi-circular pinned blade front sight/ Six shot fluted cyl. Top break action. Nickel finish w/ case colored hammer trigger trigger guard. 2 piece smooth walnut grips. Grips have partially visible DAL cartouches w/ 1878 date on left panel. Butt of gun is marked "US". Bbl. has inspector's mark HN. This revolver is in the serial number range 7126-7405 of 280 guns supplied to the State of Maryland. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Office of Smith Wesson detailing the following information "We have researched your Smith Wesson New Model No. 3 .44 Single Action caliber .44 SW Russian in company records which indicate that your handgun with serial number 7253 was shipped from out factory on November 9 1878 and delivered to United States Government National Armory Springfield MA. The records indicate that this revolver was shipped with a 6.5 inch barrel nickel finish and smooth walnut grips. / We hope that this information is interesting to you.". CONDITION: 70 nickel showing spotted finish loss. Hammer retains traces of case colors. Grips show finish wear handling marks w/ weak markings. Sound action. Pitted bore retains intact rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24720/DS. ANTIQUE. 4000-6000.
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NO LOT. Lot #4360 (Sale Order 363 of 701) NO LOT.
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SMITH WESSON AMERICAN NO3 SA REVOLVER. Lot #4361 (Sale Order 364 of 701) Cal. 44 SW. S 20691. Bbl. 6 1/2". Ramped brass bead front sight. U-notch rear sight. Second model American No. 3 revolver. Matching numbers on cyl. frame. Nickel finish w/ case colored hammer trigger. Checkered hard rubber grips w/ SW logo faint number on right panel that appears to match frame. CONDITION: left grip panel shows a notable crack towards bottom both grip panels show large chips at bottom some flattened points dings. Hammer trigger are mostly gray w/ traces of case colors some oxidation. Metal retains 60 nickel w/ scattered oxidation flaking. Good bore w/ scattered oxidation but strong rifling. 01-25269/MJC. ANTIQUE. 1200-1800.
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SMITH WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 US COAST GUARD Lot #4362 (Sale Order 365 of 701) "REVENUE CUTTER" DA REVOLVER. Cal. 44-40. S 26145. Bbl. 6" round w/ rib semi-circular sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Top break action. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer trigger guard. Bright finished hammer. 2 piece checkered walnut grips. Left side under grip is marked w/ diamond 5 24 date. Butt of gun after serial number has star marking. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Smith Wesson detailing the following information "Your revolver serial number 26145 was one of the New Model Number 3s supplied to the United States for the Coast Guard and records indicate this was shipped on June 27 1890 from our factory. / The diamond shape marking is a refinishing mark and the numbers 5 24 is a representation that this work was performed in May 1924.". CONDITION: near excellent as factory restored retaining 98 blue showing a light cyl. drag line small marks. 90 fading case colors. Grips have lightly worn checkering. Sound action. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24721/DS. ANTIQUE. 3000-5000.
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SMITH WESSON NO. 3 2ND MODEL AMERICAN SA Lot #4363 (Sale Order 366 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 44 SW American. S 17829. Bbl. 8" w/ rib semi-circular front sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Top break action. Nickel finished w/ case colored hammer trigger w/ trigger guard. 2 piece walnut grips. About 20735 mfg. 1872-74. CONDITION: 85 nickel showing spots of wear w/ numerous scratches small dents. Refinished grips have small chips at toe. Good mechanics. Pitted bore w/ intact rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24719/DS. ANTIQUE. 3000-5000.
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SMITH WESSON NO. 3 2ND MODEL AMERICAN ENGRAVED Lot #4364 (Sale Order 367 of 701) SA REVOLVER. Cal. 44 SW American. S 20670. Bbl. 8" round w/ rib semi-circular pinned blade front sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Top break action. 75 coverage of New York style engraving. Engraving consists of vine type foliate scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds having straight line borders w/ geometric designs. Nickel finish. 2 piece Ivory grips. Mfg. 1870-74. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black leather holster in fair overall condition. Black leather shows cracking flaking of finish throughout. Closing hole of flap has tear with leather reinforcement on interior. Crease of flap has tear on right side. Body of holster shows modification holes 2 large inlet holes for belt where belt loop was previously now missing. CONDITION: over 50 nickel showing spots of flaking light pitting. Grips have acquired a yellow color showing substantial age related shrinking checking. Cyl. shows slight side play. Dark lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24710/DS. ANTIQUE. 2500-4000.
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SMITH WESSON 2ND MODEL SCHOFIELD US MARKED SA Lot #4365 (Sale Order 368 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 45 SW. S 5900. Bbl. 7" w/ rib semi-circular pinned blade front sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Top break action. Blued finish w/ case colored hammer trigger guard. Bbl. has inspector's initials "ENP". 2 piece walnut grips. Left panel has "JRJr" cartouche over 1876 date. Right panel has a "CW" cartouche. Total US contract was 5285 1876-77. CONDITION: bbl. cyl. retains 30 dull blue in protected areas w/ fading on sides. Frame retains 60 fading blue. Grips show wear handling marks. Sound mechanics. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24700/DS. ANTIQUE. 4000-6000.
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SMITH WESSON NO. 2 "MEXICAN MODEL" OF 91 STYLE Lot #4366 (Sale Order 369 of 701) SA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 SW. S 1463. Bbl. 4" round w/ rib pinned semi-circular blade front sight. Bbl. is marked "MODEL OF 91". Five shot fluted cyl. Top break action w/ spur trigger not integral to frame. Flat sided hammer w/ no half-cock notch. 2 piece checkered hard rubber round butt grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Allen zipper pistol case. CONDITION: 98 brightly wheel polished reblued finish showing substantial remaining pitting. Grips show moderate wear. Sound mechanics. Dark pitted bore w/ worn rifling. 24-1748/BH. CURIO. 1200-1800.
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NO LOT. Lot #4366A (Sale Order 370 of 701) NO LOT.
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SMITH WESSON NEW DEPARTURE DA REVOLVER. Lot #4367 (Sale Order 371 of 701) Cal. 32 SW. S 87724. Bbl. 2". Rnd. Blade front sight. U-notch rear sight. First model safety hammerless revolver w/ rare 2" bbl. Matching numbers on frame cyl. bbl. latch. Nickel finish w/ case colored trigger blued trigger guard. Pearl grips. CONDITION: grips show a couple chips on bottom of panels some handling wear a couple thin cracks some scratches. Trigger retains much of its case colors w/ some light oxidation operational wear. Trigger guard shows some fading to gray oxidation. Balance of metal retains much of its nickel finish w/ some light oxidation a few spots of light flaking. Bore shows scattered oxidation but strong rifling. 24-1798/MJC. CURIO. 500-800.
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SMITH WESSON NEW DEPARTURE DA REVOLVER. Lot #4368 (Sale Order 372 of 701) Cal. 32 SW. S 146583. Bbl. 2". Rnd. Blade front sight. U-notch rear sight. Scarce 2" bbl. "Bicycle Model" second model safety hammerless revolver. Blued finish w/ case colored trigger. Matching numbers on bbl. latch left grip panel grip frame cyl. Checkered brown grips w/ SW logo. CONDITION: grips show some scattered handling marks. Trigger retains most of its original case colors w/ some light operational wear. Balance of metal retains 92 original blue w/ a patch of light pitting on left side of muzzle some light oxidation scattered edge handling wear. Good bore w/ some light frosting. 24-1799/MJC. CURIO. 600-900.
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VERY FINE MERWIN HULBERT ARMY MODEL SA REVOLVER. Lot #4369 (Sale Order 373 of 701) Cal. 44 MH. S 8145. Bbl. 7" round w/ integral semi-circular sight. Open top action. Six shot scoop fluted cyl. Full nickel finish w/ case colored hammer blued trigger. 2 piece model checkered hard rubber grips w/ lanyard ring at butt. Mfg. 1876-1880s. CONDITION: very fine retaining 97 nickel showing light scratches marks. Very good grips. Sound mechanics. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24716/DS. ANTIQUE. 4000-6000.
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MERWIN HULBERT ARMY MODEL SA REVOLVER. Lot #4370 (Sale Order 374 of 701) Cal. 44-40. S 687. Bbl. 7" round w/ raised blade front sight. Early model open top action w/ six shot scoop fluted cyl. Left side of frame has marking "Caliber Winchester 1873". Blue finish. Case colored hammer trigger guard. Bird's head butt w/ 2 piece walnut grips. Mfg. 1876-1880s. CONDITION: bbl. has largely faded to gray. Cyl. frame retain 40 fading blue showing numerous small dents. Grips show handling marks wear. Good mechanics. Bore retains sound rifling. 01-24800/DS. ANTIQUE. 2000-3000.
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PAIR OF MERWIN HULBERT FACTORY ENGRAVED MEDIUM Lot #4371 (Sale Order 375 of 701) FRAME SPUR TRIGGER DA REVOLVERS. Both cals. 38 CF. Bbls. 3 1/2" round with ribs and pinned blade semi-circular front sights. Five-shot scoop-fluted cyls. Full nickel finishes. 2-Piece ivory grips. Bbls. rotate to the right and slide forward with the cylinders to allow loading. Estimated quantity of several thousand manufactured in the late 1870s and 1880s. 1 S 3917. The factory engraving features a songbird on the left sideplate. The receiver's sides have generous coverage of foliate spray with geometric-shaped highlights. Cyl. as well as the bbl. lug and rib have punch-dot scroll ornamentation. The sides of the bbl. are ornamented with diamond and scroll punch dot engraving. CONDITION: very good retaining over 80 nickel finish. Grips show age-related shrinkage and yellowing. The right panel has a large chip at the toe. Good mechanics. The lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. 01-24299/DS. 2 S 1191. Hand-engraved with a songbird on the right sideplate. The balance of the receiver has sprays of foliate engraving with an ornate punch dot and circularly designed borders. Bbl. and cyl. have floral engraving with punch-dot scroll highlights. CONDITION: fine retaining over 90 nickel finish. Very good ivory grips have acquired an aged yellow color on the left panel. Sound action. Bore has good rifling showing very light pitting. 01-24300/DS. ANTIQUES. 3000-5000.
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SCARCE JAMES REID NEW MODEL "PROTECTOR" Lot #4372 (Sale Order 376 of 701) KNUCKLE-DUSTER REVOLVER. Cal. 32RF. S 18415. Bbl. 2". It is estimated that about 360 of these revolvers were made around 1883. The left side of the 2" round barrel is marked "REIDS NEW MODEL 32" "MY FRIEND." All metal grip frames with spur triggers and large rings are nickel-plated and engraved with a large open-shaded scroll. A five-shot cylinder is fluted. A loading port is on the right side of the frame. S is on the bottom of the ring with matching last two digits on the cylinder and a distinctive cylinder pin held by a latch. CONDITION: very fine retaining over 85 of the original plating with some flaking evident in the engraving and a near latch on the left side. The cylinder shows some scratches and scattered flaking. Bore is very fine. Mechanically it is fair however the cylinder does not lock in place. 01-24401/MGM. ANTIQUE. 3000-4000.
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RARE IRON FRAME JAMES REID KNUCKLE-DUSTER Lot #4373 (Sale Order 377 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 32RF. S 17965. It is estimated that only about 170 of this late-production type were made. It has "MY FRIEND" and patent dates on the left side of the top frame strap and the caliber is marked on the bottom. The sides of all the metal and finger-hole grip are engraved with a large open-shaded scroll. The S is on the bottom of the trigger guard bow and the last two digits are stamped on the axle pin and rear of the five-shot cylinder. CONDITION: good. All surfaces show cleaning to frosted gray/brown patina. Bores are good only lightly pitted. Mechanically fair but does not index properly. 01-24402/MGM. ANTIQUE. 1200-1500.
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JAMES REID "MY FRIEND" STANDARD BRASS FRAME Lot #4374 (Sale Order 378 of 701) KNUCKLE-DUSTER REVOLVER. Cal. 32RF. S 16086. It is estimated that about 2900 brass frame revolvers were made. This example has "MY FRIEND" and patent dates on the left side of the top frame strap. The sides of the all-metal grip with finger hole are engraved with a large open-shaded scroll. The S is on the bottom of the trigger guard bow and the last two digits are stamped on the axle pin and rear of the five-shot cylinder. CONDITION: good. All original silver plating is gone brass is well toned. The steel cylinder shows considerable overall pitting and is cleaned to mostly brown. Bores are lightly pitted. Mechanically good. 01-24403/MGM. ANTIQUE. 1200-1500.
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JAMES REID "MY FRIEND" KNUCKLE-DUSTER REVOLVER. Lot #4375 (Sale Order 379 of 701) Cal. 22 RF. S 17582. 7-Shot 1 1/2" bbl. cluster. Scarce iron frame estimated quantity of only 270 produced toward the end of production in 1881–82. Full nickel finish. The sides of the frame have vine-type foliate scroll engraving with punch-dot backgrounds transitioning to geometric engraving in other areas with checkering along the backstrap. The left side of the top strap is marked "MY FRIEND PAT'D DEC. 26 1865." CONDITION: cyl. retains over 80 silver showing spots of wear and drag lines. The frame has 30 silver remaining. Lightly pitted bores. Action cocks and fires properly. 01-24405/DS. ANTIQUE. 1200-1800.
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JAMES REID "MY FRIEND" KNUCKLE-DUSTER REVOLVER. Lot #4376 (Sale Order 380 of 701) Cal. 22 RF. S 6917. 7-Shot 1 1/2" bbl. cluster. Silver-finished brass frame with safety device. The sides have foliate scroll engraving with punch-dot backgrounds and borderline engraving in other areas with checkering along the rear edge. The right side of the frame is engraved with the initials "L. K. H." The left side of the top strap is marked "MY FRIEND PAT'D DEC. 26 1865." Estimated quantity of 10690 mfg. 1868-82. CONDITION: brass frame retains a 15 silver finish in protected areas with balance having acquired a mild mustard patina. Cyl. has a faded gray appearance showing some light pitting. Lightly pitted bores. Action cocks and fires properly. 01-24404/DS. ANTIQUE. 800-1200.
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JAMES REID "MY FRIEND" KNUCKLE-DUSTER REVOLVER. Lot #4377 (Sale Order 381 of 701) Cal. 22 RF. S 4070. 7-Shot 1 1/2" bbl. cluster. Silver-finished brass frame with safety device. The sides have foliate scroll engraving with punch-dot backgrounds and borderline engraving in other areas with checkering along the rear edge. The left side of the frame below Cyl. is marked "MY FRIEND." Estimated quantity of 10690 mfg. 1868–82. CONDITION: frame exhibits a pleasing mustard-colored patina and retains only faint traces of silver. Cyl. and other iron parts have faded to gray showing some light pitting. Action cocks and fires properly. 01-24406/DS. ANTIQUE. 700-1100.
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JAMES REID "MY FRIEND" KNUCKLE-DUSTER REVOLVER. Lot #4378 (Sale Order 382 of 701) Cal. 22 RF. S 17474. 7-Shot 1 1/2" bbl. cluster. Scarce silver-finished iron frame. The sides have foliate scroll engraving with punch-dot backgrounds and borderline engraving in other areas with checkering along the rear edge. The left side of the top strap is marked "MY FRIEND PAT'D DEC. 26 1865." Estimated quantity of only 270 iron frames mfg. towards the end of production 1881–82. CONDITION: faded gray appearance showing scattered light pitting with a small amount of silver remaining in protected areas. Lightly pitted bores. Action sometimes catches and is difficult to cock. 01-24407/DS. ANTIQUE. 700-1000.
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JAMES REID "MY FRIEND" KNUCKLE-DUSTER. REVOLVER. Lot #4379 (Sale Order 383 of 701) Cal. 22 RF. S 12783. 7-Shot 1 1/2" bbl. cluster. Silver-finished brass frame. The sides have foliate scroll engraving with punch-dot backgrounds and borderline engraving in other areas with checkering along the rear edge. The left side of the top strap is marked "MY FRIEND PAT'D DEC. 26 1865." Estimated quantity of 10690 mfg. 1868-82. CONDITION: frame retains a 99 renickled finish showing light marks. Cyl. and iron parts show a 90 reblued finish. Lightly pitted bores. Action cocks and fires properly. 01-24408/DS. ANTIQUE. 600-900.
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FOREHAND WADSWORTH NEW MODEL ARMY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4380 (Sale Order 384 of 701) Cal. 44 Russian. S 65. Bbl. 6 1/2" w/ replacement blade front sight. Solid frame action w/ V notch rear sight long cyl. pin shroud w/ integral ejector. Six shot fluted cyl. Nickel finish. 2 piece ivory grips w/ lanyard ring at butt. Estimated quantity of less than 1000 mfg late 1870s-1880s. CONDITION: over 80 nickel showing scattered spots of finish loss. Grips show age related shrinking checking. Action shows wear sideplay cyl. does not lock securely. Hammer is missing safety notch. Extremely light trigger pull. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24717/DS. ANTIQUE. 3000-4000.
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FOREHAND WADSWORTH NEW MODEL ARMY SA REVOLVER. Lot #4381 (Sale Order 385 of 701) Cal. 44 Russian. S 19. Bbl. 6 1/2" w/ semi-circular sight. Solid frame action w/ V notch rear sight long cyl. pin shroud w/ integral ejector. Six shot fluted cyl. Blue finish. 2 piece walnut grips. Estimated quantity of less than 1000 mfg late 1870s-1880s. CONDITION: 70 dull fading blue showing intermittent light corrosion pitting w/ handling marks. Grips have worn finish w/ dents at butt. Sound mechanics. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24718/DS. ANTIQUE. 3000-5000.
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FOREHAND WADSWORTH BRITISH BULLDOG DA REVOLVER. Lot #4382 (Sale Order 386 of 701) Cal. 32. S 96324. Bbl. 2 1/2". Round blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Matching numbers on grip frame cyl. Nickel finish. Checkered black hard rubber grips. CONDITION: grips show some handling marks light dings. Metal retains 85 nickel w/ scattered flaking oxidation some light pitting. Bore shows scattered oxidation pitting w/ worn rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 24-712/MJC. CURIO. 400-600.
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HOPKINS ALLEN XL NO 8 ARMY MODEL SA REVOLVER. Lot #4383 (Sale Order 387 of 701) Cal. 44-40. S 212 under left grip. Bbl. 6 3/4" w/ semi-circular front sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Solid frame action w/ sliding loading gate on left side. Nickel finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber grips w/ lanyard loop at butt. Mfg. late 1870s-early 1880s. CONDITION: 60 remaining nickel finish showing areas of wear w/ spots of pitting. Very good grips. Sound mechanics. Lightly pitted bore w/ worn rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24714/DS. ANTIQUE. 1500-2000.
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HOPKINS ALLEN XL NO. 8 ARMY MODEL SA REVOLVER. Lot #4384 (Sale Order 388 of 701) Cal. 44-40. S 1213 under left grip. Bbl. 6 3/4" round w/ semi-circular front sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Solid frame action w/ sliding loading gate on right side. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer trigger trigger guard. 2 piece checkered hard rubber grips w/ lanyard ring at butt. Mfg. late 1870s-early 1880s. CONDITION: bbl. retains 80 blue showing spots of corrosion. Grip retains 50 mottled blue showing wear flaking w/ spotted corrosion. Very good grips. Sound mechanics. Lightly pitted bore w/ worn rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24715/DS. ANTIQUE. 1500-2000.
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HOPKINS ALLEN RANGER NO. 2 ENGRAVED SA REVOLVER. Lot #4385 (Sale Order 389 of 701) Cal. 32 SW. S 175. Bbl. 2 3/4" octagon with semi-circular sight. Five shots of fluted cyl. Spur trigger. Action cyl. and bbl. have factory leaf engraving with an extensive punch-dot scroll and geometric pattern ornamentation. Full nickel finish. Original 2-piece ivory grips. CONDITION: over 50 remaining nickel finish. Grips show age-related checking around the screw holes. Sound action. Lightly pitted bore retaining sound rifling. 23-5379/DS. CURIO. 600-800.
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STEVENS RELIABLE POCKET RIFLE 42 SECOND ISSUE Lot #4386 (Sale Order 390 of 701) WITH MATCHING STOCK AND HOLSTER. Cal. 22 RF. S# 27635. The 10" part octagon barrel fitted with original aperture rear and hooded front sights has factory markings on upper left flat of octagonal breech area. Nickel plated frame with spur trigger and internal firing pin has opening button on left side. Extended frame is fitted with plain walnut grips. Bottom of frame is dovetailed for nickel plated shoulder stock of 2nd issue style renumbered to match the pistol. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Both come with their original "Slim Jim" type holster with compartments for pistol on top and shoulder stock on bottom. CONDITION: exceptionally fine. Metal retaining over 95% original finish. Bright blue on sights, hammer and trigger are also extra fine. Nickel plate also remains very fine without any noted flaking. Stock shows some darkening on butt. Holster is very good showing overall general wear and some marks. Snaps show considerable verdigris. Bore is very fine, bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. A superb example of this fairly scarce pistol with an estimated production of 8,000. (22-5817/MGM). CURIO. $1,000-2,000.
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STEVENS NEW MODEL NO. 40 POCKET RIFLE. Lot #4387 (Sale Order 391 of 701) Cal. 25 RF. S 34672. The 12" barrel has globe post front sight ladder rear sight. Nickel finished frame. Two piece walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered nickel finished stock. CONDITION: good barrel blue showing scattered light marks wear streak extending from muzzle along sides of barrels. Very good frame nickel showing couple of marks flaking finish along butt. Good nickel on stock with patina spots of flaking finish. Good wood grip finish showing handling marks streaks of worn finish. Very good bore with spots of light pitting. 24-847/MD. CURIO. 1000-1400.
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STEVENS NEW MODEL NO. 40 1/2 SINGLE SHOT POCKET Lot #4388 (Sale Order 392 of 701) RIFLE. Cal. 22 LR. S 41565. Bbl. 10" round w/ octagon shank. Combination front sight fixed V notch rear sight Vernier peep tang sight. Nickel finished iron action w/ screw fastened trigger guard. 2 piece walnut grips. Removable nickel finished shoulder stock is unnumbered. Estimated quantity of 2500 mfg. 1896-1915. CONDITION: bbl. has 80 lightly faded blue. Action retains over 95 nickel. Shoulder stock shows 80 nickel w/ spots of corrosion. Grips have worn finish showing light marks. Lightly pitted bore has worn rifling. 24-736/DS. CURIO. 1000-1500.
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IVER JOHNSON BOXED SAFETY HAMMER DA REVOLVER. Lot #4389 (Sale Order 393 of 701) Cal. 32 SW. S 50604. Bbl. 3" round with rib and semi-circular sight. Five-shot fluted cyl. Top-break action. Nickel finish with a blue trigger guard and a case-colored hammer in the trigger. 2-Piece round butt-checkered hard rubber owl's head grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original 1-piece box with matching label. Inside the lid are a revolver drawing and instructions. The box shows light tattering with tearing on the end flaps. CONDITION: over 98 original nickel showing small spots of flaking small dents and light scratches. The hammer trigger have nicely visible case colors. Very good grips. Very good bright bore. 23-5419/DS. CURIO. 500-700.
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S.R. BROOKS BLANK FIRING BURLGAR ALARM LOCK Lot #4390 (Sale Order 394 of 701) BOLT. Cal. 22 RF. NSN. Burglar alarm lock bolt mfg. by S.R. Brooks Lock Expert in Salamanca NY. These devices were mfg. to be mounted on the side of a door frame and when armed fire a blank once the door is open. Cast construction features nickel plating and floral motifs. Marked "BURGLAR ALARM LOCK BOLT/ S.R. BROOKS LOCK EXPERT/PATS APPL'D FOR SALAMANCA NY". Condition: The device retains the majority of its nickel-plated finish exhibiting scattered areas of varying degrees of flaking and dark oxidation overall. 01-24344/MLW. 200-400.
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ST. ETIENNE FRANCAISE MITRAILLEUSE PALM PISTOL. Lot #4391 (Sale Order 395 of 701) Cal. 8mm Gaulois. S 1063. Bbl. 2". Post front sight. Scarce French made palm pistol. Bbl. rib marked "MITRAILLEUSE". Left side of frame marked "DECHARGEMENT ET DEMONTAGE" "FEU" SURETE". Right side of frame marked "MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE D'ARMES DE ST ETIENNE". Nickel finish w/ blued safety lever. Red gutta percha handle. CONDITION: gutta percha handle shows some dings handling wear. Operating bar is a dull gray patina w/ scattered pitting oxidation. Safety lever shows a faded fire blue finish. Balance of metal retains 90 nickel w/ some scattered light oxidation. Bore shows scattered pitting oxidation. 24-2213/MJC. CURIO. 1200-1500.
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FACTORY ENGRAVED WEBLEY SCOTT R.I.C. NO. 1 Lot #4392 (Sale Order 396 of 701) DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER RETAILED BY LIDDLE KAEDING. Cal. 450 CF. S 15631. Bbl. 3 1/4". R.I.C. No. 1 double action revolver mfg. by Webley. The left side of the frame is marked w/ the S above the Webley Scott winged bullet logo "WEBLEY'S/ R.I.C./ NO 1 450 CF". Top strap is retailer marked "LIDDLE KAEDING/ SAN FRANCISCO". Frame cyl. bbl. trigger guard butt exhibit factory scroll engraving. Bbl. cyl. exhibit British proof marks. Metal components are in-the-white. Frame is mounted w/ a 1-piece checkered wood grip. German silver blade front sight w/ frame notched rear sight. Hammer has been bobbed. Matching numbers are present on the frame cyl. CONDITION: metal components exhibit a gray patina overall exhibiting some scattered areas of darker age related discoloration. Bright bore exhibiting light to mild pitting retaining well defined rifling throughout. Action functions indexes appropriately when cycled by hand. Wood grip exhibits some smoothing but otherwise remains sturdy serviceable. An attractive example of a factory engraved San Francisco retailer marked Webley Scott R.I.C. No. 1 double action revolver. 01-25280/MLW. ANTIQUE. 1200-1800.
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D.D. OURY NOVO FOLDING GRIP DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER Lot #4393 (Sale Order 397 of 701) WITH COGSWELL HARRISON PARIS RETAILER MARKING. Cal. 6.35mm. NSN. Bbl. 1 1/4". Novo double action folding grip revolver mfg. by D.D. Oury and retailed by Cogswell Harrison at their location in Paris France. Left side of the bbl. is engraved "COGSWELL HARRISON LTD/ 26 AVE NEU DE L'OPERA/ PARIS" with "IMPORTE/ DE BELGIQUE" engraved on the underside of the bbl. Left side of the frame is marked "D.D. OURY/ BTE". Right side of the frame bbl. and rear face of the cyl. are stamped with Belgian proofs. The folding aluminum grip is marked "NOVO" on either side and is embellished with scrollwork on a stippled background. Frame cyl. bbl. and trigger exhibit a nickel-plated finish with the front sight exhibiting a nitre blue finish. CONDITION: nickel-plated components retain the majority of their original factory finish exhibiting some scattered superficial handling marks and spots of flakingwith various scratches of varying degrees present on the right side of the frame appearing to be from former disassembly. Very bright bore exhibiting a couple small spots of light oxidation while retaining well-defined rifling throughout. Action functions and indexes appropriately when cycled by hand. The folding grip is very good overall. A very nice example of a Cogswell Harrison Paris retailer-marked Belgian Novo double-action revolver. 24-2128/MLW. MODERN. 600-800.
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FRAMED DUPONT EXPLOSIVES 1906 CALENDAR. Lot #4394 (Sale Order 398 of 701) This very rare calendar depicts a duck hunting scene w/ two men in a duck boat. The hunter is shouldering his LC Smith while his pipe-smoking guide paddles the boat. Bag of ducks including mallards canvasbacks green wing teals lies on the bow. The picture is set w/ the purple orange hues of the rising sun in the background reflecting off the blue water casting a shadow off the boat marsh grass. Lower portion has a Dupont heading in large letters over a gray-colored February 1906 calendar page. Bottom of the page has the slogan "Arrange for deliveries of DU PONT Explosives". Calendar is behind glass in an antiqued gold-colored frame. Image size is 28 7/16" x 14 1/2". Frame size is 31" x 17". CONDITION: very good. Image shows scattered small handling marks imperfections. Colors are substantially unfaded. 02-21323. NON-GUN. 2000-5000.
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FRAMED PETERS CARTRIDGE CO. 1922 CALENDAR. Lot #4395 (Sale Order 399 of 701) Titled "LEST WE FORGET". This calendar depicts the rifle equipment of a WWI Doughboy hanging on a door. Equipment includes a bayonet helmet cartridge belt gas mask. Calendar page is for December 1922. This calendar was distributed by Marshall-Wells Co. Cincinnati. Calendar is displayed behind glass in an antiqued wooden frame w/ beaded edge and drab green matting. Calendar size is 31" x 11 7/8". Framed size is 41" x 21 5/8". CONDITION: very good overall condition. Colors are largely unfaded showing just a few small handling marks. Metal upper edge w/ hanging tab is intact. 02-21324. NON-GUN. 2000-4000.
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"THE OLDEST INHABITANT ON LINE OF UNION PACIFIC" Lot #4396 (Sale Order 400 of 701) CIRCA 1890 "BUFFALO" ADVERTISING LITHOGRAPH. 29" x 26.5" framed portrait of American Bison with vintage brass plaque with "Union Pacific Overland Route" logo. There is no imprint on 23.5" x 19.75" image but Library of Congress estimates date at 1890. CONDITION: image is fair to good overall not removed from frame scratches scuffs and cracking evident mostly at edges light water staining at bottom below the imprint. 02-21156/JS. 1000-2000.
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A FINE PAINTING BY VICTOR C. ANDERSON TITLED Lot #4397 (Sale Order 401 of 701) “EARLY TO MARKET”. Victor Coleman Anderson was born in 1882 and was a well-known painter of the Hudson River School. He attended the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and his favorite subjects were rural landscapes and life in rural America. Many of his works were featured in "Life" and other magazines and he was exhibited in the National Academy. “Early to Market” is an oil on illustration board measuring 10” x 16 3/4" and depicts a rural family going into town at sunrise to sell their goods at market in the city. The painting is signed “Victor C. Anderson” at the lower right and is inscribed on the reverse with the artist’s address. CONDITION: painting shows no damage or restoration. Frame shows light wear particularly at the edges. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21577/BF. 300-500.
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3 FRAMED REMINGTON ILLUSTRATED ADS CIRCA 1875. Lot #4398 (Sale Order 402 of 701) 1 8.5" x 5.5" illustrated with model 1875 New Model Army Revolver. 2 8" x 5" illustrated with Civil War era spur trigger percussion revolver. 3 6.5" x 4.5" illustrated with six barrel derringer. CONDITION: good overall not removed from frames largest ad missing cover glass. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21433/JS. 300-400.
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RARE ILLUSTRATED AD SHEET FOR PORTER TURRET RIFLE. Lot #4399 (Sale Order 403 of 701) 10" x 8" exposed in frame 12" x 10". Illustrated are three versions of "PORTER's CAP BOX REVOLVING RIFLE" along with operation instructions. CONDITION: appears very good but not removed from frame. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21434/JS. 300-400.
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THREE FIREARMS RELATED ILLUSTRATED SHEETS. Lot #4400 (Sale Order 404 of 701) 1 1876 John P. Lower Denver letter to Sharps Rifle Company concerning 45-75 50-90 rifles very good. 2 1851 Deane Adams ad sheet showing superiority of Adams over Colt revolvers 3 page good overall creases tears complete. 3 9" x 6" 1884 UMC ad cracked at center fold tipped to black paper. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21975/JS. 300-400.
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RARE 1879 ILLUSTRATED CATALOG OF GUNS RIFLES Lot #4401 (Sale Order 405 of 701) REVOLVERS AMMUNITION. 52 pages 8" x 5" wraps the Great Western Gun Works of Pittsburgh PA illustrates numerous revolvers and long guns including Colt conversion armies Winchesters Sharps Plains rifles Evans and single shot rifles of their own manufacture. CONDITION: good to very good overall. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21977/JS. 200-300.
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CONESTOGA WAGON MODEL. Lot #4402 (Sale Order 406 of 701) 19" long plus 16" extension to harness horses 8" iron rimmed wood wheels 16" tall hand made from wood cloth and iron. CONDITION: appears good overall. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21618/JS. 200-300.
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BUTTERFIELD STAGECOACH MODEL. Lot #4403 (Sale Order 407 of 701) 23" long plus 10" extension to harness horses 8.5" rear wheels 6" front wheels 16" tall hand made from wood cloth leather and iron. CONDITION: fair to good overall the wood painted extension to affix the team of horses is unglued and needs repair back wheels are loose paint overall is very good. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21619/JS. 200-300.
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CLAYTON MOORE "THE LONE RANGER" COLT CONSECUTIVE Lot #4404 (Sale Order 408 of 701) PAIR SAA REVOLVERS. Jack Carlton Moore Clayton Moore was born September 14 1914 and died December 28th 1999. He played "The Lone Ranger" in the television series of the same name during 1949-52 1953-57. He also starred in 2 films by the same producer. BOTH: Second generation revolvers. Calibers: 45 LC. Barrels: 5 1/2". Six shot fluted cylinders. Full nickel finishes. 2 piece pearl grips. GUN 1: Serial Number: 33410SA. CONDITION: near new retaining over 99 nickel finish showing a slight cylinder drag line. Very good grips are yellowing with age. Near excellent bore. GUN 2: Serial Number: 33411SA. CONDITION: near excellent retaining 98 nickel showing a faint cylinder drag line with small handling marks on frame. Very good grips left panel is yellowing. Near excellent bore. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Colt Manufacturing Company detailing the following information "Serial Number: 33410SA 33411SA / Caliber: .45/c / Barrel Length: 5 1/2" / Finish: Nickel / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Special Features: Consecutive Serial Numbers / Shipped To: Reliable Mercantile Loan Company / Address: 109 Third Street San Francisco California / Date of Shipment: December 29 1960 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1 Pair". Letter from Shirley M. Cavalieri of the Ponderosa Ranch dated January 5th 2012. The letter states "In 1967 during one of Clayton's visits to our ranch he gave a set of pearl handled Colt 45 revolvers to both my husband and my son. My husband took ill in the late 1990's and sold many of his most prized possessions as he wanted them to be appreciated by others the way that he enjoyed them throughout the years. I was overjoyed that you were the person who purchased them and it seems right since you were one of our regulars at our ranch and such a good friend to Donnie.". Photos include 1 of the Lone Ranger Tonto dated 1966 and several of Clayton Moore at the 1967 Ponderosa Ranch rodeo. Also includes poster for the Ponderosa Ranch rodeo as well as several newspaper clippings. Other cards and letters from Clayton Moore are also included. Revolvers are housed in a custom 2 gun hardwood presentation case with blue velour fitted interior and 2 six round cartridge blocks. Case contains the key. 24-1590 24-1591/DS. BOTH CURIOS. 10000-15000.
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COLT THIRD GEN FACTORY ENGRAVED GOLD PLATED SAA Lot #4405 (Sale Order 409 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal 44-40. S S07377A. Bbl. 4 3/4" Mfg. 1994. 6 Shot fluted cyl. Blade front sight. Full coverage gold plated metal finish featuring factory "C" class scroll punch dot engraving. Smooth 1 piece stocks marked inside "DC" Dan Chesiak. CONDITION: gold plated metal retains 99 finish with light cyl. drag line. Grips very good to near excellent with a few scattered light handling marks. Bore near excellent appears unfired. 24-2122/BH. MODERN. 8000-14000
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D.W. HARRIS ENGRAVED "GHOST RIDER" COLT SECOND GEN Lot #4406 (Sale Order 410 of 701) SAA REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. S 55053SA. Mfg. 1970. Bbl. 4 3/4" with blade front sight. Revolver features 75 coverage detailed floral scroll engraving with punch dot background. Gold inlaid bands are found at rear of cyl. and at muzzle end of bbl. Backstrap has 3 gold inlaid musical notes with a vertically descending "GHOST RIDER" followed by a singular gold inlaid musical note. Left side of frame is signed "DW HARRIS". Harris studied his craft under the well known Weldon Bledsoe who in turn learned engraving under the tutelage of Legendary engraver Cole Agee. Agee is thought to be the originator of the "Cattle Brand" style of engraving. 2 Piece smooth grips. CONDITION: near excellent as refinished at time of engraving. Metal retains 98 high polish black / blue with small blemish near muzzle end of ejector rod housing. Very good grips with age related lines. 24-2123/BH. CURIO. 6000-9000.
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VERY FINE CUSTOM ENGRAVED SILVER INLAID 2ND GEN Lot #4407 (Sale Order 411 of 701) COLT SAA REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. S 10325SA. Mfg. 1957. Bbl. 7 1/2" with blade front sight. 6 Shot fluted cyl. Revolver features very fine full coverage floral scroll engraving throughout. Double band silver inlays are found at muzzle end of bbl. and at rear of cyl. Cyl flutes stops are bordered by a fine silver inlay. Bbl. markings highlighted in silver. Revolver is custom finished in an English style deep black/blue. 1 Piece mother of pearl grips CONDITION: Very fine overall as custom finished. Metal retains 98 blue with light muzzle wear light staining on polished sides of hammer. Grips are near excellent with no defects or damage to be found. Near excellent bright shiny bore. 24-2125/BH. CURIO. 8000-10000
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COLT 3RD GEN SAA REVOLVER CUSTOM ENGRAVED AND Lot #4408 (Sale Order 412 of 701) SIGNED BY MASTER ENGRAVER DAVID WADE HARRIS. Cal. 357 Mag. S SA55913. Mfg. 1981. Bbl. 7 1/2" with blade front sight. 6 Shot fluted cyl. 2 Piece smooth grips with Colt medallions. Metal features approx. 50 scroll engraving with punch dot background star burst at bottom of trigger guard. Signed on butt "DW HARRIS". Harris is known to have studied under the well known engraver Weldon Bledsoe who in turn learned the trade from the famous Cole Agee. CONDITION: near excellent overall. Metal retains 99 nickel plated finish. Grip frame has dent at left point of toe. Slightly undersized grips very good overall with left grip having small crack at bottom front. Bright bore with sharp rifling. 24-1827/BH. MODERN. 6000-9000.
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GUISEPPE FORTE SIGNED ENGRAVED GOLD INLAID COLT Lot #4409 (Sale Order 413 of 701) 3RD GEN SAA REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. S SA60394. Bbl. 4 3/4". Mfg. 1983. The bbl. frame are ornamented with masterfully executed 50 coverage vine-type foliate scroll engraving to include the front sight. Rear of the cylinder has a straight-line feather-type border behind stops. Engraving is tastefully accented with a gold wire inlay on the butt trigger guard bow front of the grip frame top of the receiver. Bbl. exhibits a single gold band at the muzzle end with a double gold band at the rear near action to include the ejector housing. Top of the bbl. is marked "COLT'S PT. F.A. Co HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." in a plain field with a thin gold wire border inlay surrounded by a foliate scroll. Top of the rear grip strap features a gold-inlaid spread-winged eagle with a finely stippled background highlighted by a shield-shaped gold wire inlay. Metal finished in an attractive deep dark immersion blue. Sides of the hammer are polished brightly. Inscribed on the backstrap is "David J Augustine" in fine scroll. Bottom of bbl. signed "G. Forte". Guiseppe Forte was a member of the Firearm Engraver's Guild of America before his passing. Revolver is stocked with 2-piece composite faux-bone grips. CONDITION: all aspects are near excellent possibly unfired. 23-4744/BH. MODERN. 6500-9500.
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CUSTOM EMBELLISHED NICKEL GOLD SECOND GEN COLT Lot #4410 (Sale Order 414 of 701) SAA REVOLVER WITH TURQUOISE INLAID GRIPS. Cal 45 Colt. S 35121SA. Mfg. 1961. Bbl. 5 1/2" with blade front sight. 6 Shot fluted cyl. Cyl. ejector rod housing hammer grip frame cyl. pin loading gated are gold plated. Remaining metal finished in nickel. Attractive 1 piece brass grips have 6 large turquoise inlays at either side set amongst feather designs. CONDITION: fine overall. Metal finish 95 with thinning at end of ejector rod housing. Cyl. has faint drag line the start of some light freckling. Very good grips. Bright bore with sharp rifling. 24-2124/BH CURIO. 7000-9000.
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COLT CLASS C ENGRAVED 3RD GEN SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4411 (Sale Order 415 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt. S 86589SA. Bbl. 7 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. blue case colored finish. Class C standard American style scroll factory engraving. 2 piece Ivory grips w/ gold rampant Colt medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Colt's Manufacturing Company Inc. detailing the following information "Serial Number: 86589SA. / Caliber: .45/c / Barrel Length: 7 1/2" / Finish: Blue / Type of stocks: Not Listed / Factory Engraved: Yes Class "C" standard American style scroll engraving. / Engraver's Name: Not Listed / Shipped To: Munson Sporting Goods Company / Address: 350 East Paularino Costa Mesa California / Date of Shipment: March 27 1978 / Colt Factory Order: 10723 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 2". Housed in a wood presentation case w/ red velour fitted interior case key. CONDITION: near excellent retaining 99 blue case colored finish. Polished sides of hammer have acquired a spotted tarnish. Bright near excellent bore. Near excellent grips. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-3896/DS. MODERN. 4500-6500.
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CLAYTON MOORE "THE LONE RANGER" COLT SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4412 (Sale Order 416 of 701) Cal. 45 LC. S 44668SA. Jack Carlton Moore Clayton Moore was born September 14 1914 and died December 28th 1999. He played "The Lone Ranger" in the television series of the same name during 1949-52 1953-57. He also starred in 2 films by the same producer. Mid-range 2nd generation revolver. Bbl. 5 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. Full nickel finish. 2 piece pearl grips. Mfg. 1967. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of a letter from Shirley M. Cavalieri of the Ponderosa Ranch dated January 5th 2012. The letter states "In 1967 during one of Clayton's visits to our ranch he gave a set of pearl handled Colt 45 revolvers to both my husband and my son. My husband took ill in the late 1990's and sold many of his most prized possessions as he wanted them to be appreciated by others the way that he enjoyed them throughout the years. I was overjoyed that you were the person who purchased them and it seems right since you were one of our regulars at our ranch and such a good friend to Donnie.". Also includes a signed color photo of the Lone Ranger Tonto dated 1966. A second color photo of the Lone Ranger at the 1967 Ponderosa Ranch rodeo. CONDITION: very fine. Nickel finish shows a cyl. drag line w/ small handling marks a spot of cloudiness on left side of frame. Very good grips. Near excellent bore. 24-1592/DS. CURIO. 4000-6000.
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SCARCE COLT 2ND GENERATION SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4413 (Sale Order 417 of 701) Cal. 357 Mag. S 37307SA. Bbl. 4 3/4". Full nickel finish. Only 616 of this caliber barrel length finish were produced. 2 piece checkered plastic rampant colt grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Office of the Colt Historian detailing the following information "Serial Number: 37307SA / Caliber: .357 Magnum / Barrel Length: 4 3/4" / Finish: Nickel / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Eagle Saving Store / Address: 155 Broadway Long Branch New Jersey / Date of Shipment: December 17 1962 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1" a 1 piece black box w/ red label. Box contains instructions Handling the Handgun brochure warrantee card cleaning brush. Box is tattered w/ torn corners having black tape along the backside. CONDITION: near excellent. 98 nickel finish showing a cyl. drag line. w/ a few handling marks including a scratch on the left side of the bbl. Very good grips. Near excellent bore. 24-973/DS. CURIO. 2500-4000.
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HIGH CONDITION SECOND GENERATION COLT SINGLE Lot #4414 (Sale Order 418 of 701) ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. S 40453SA. Bbl. 4 3/4". Second Generation Single Action Army revolver mfg. by Colt in 1965. Left side of the bbl. is marked "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45" with Colt's single line address marked across the top. Left side of frame is marked with Colt's 2-line patent information followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Frame exhibits a case color hardened finish with remaining components including the bbl. ejector rod housing cyl. trigger guard and rear grip strap exhibiting a blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth grips. All numbers are matching and include the frame cyl. trigger guard and rear grip strap. Matching assembly numbers are present on the frame and loading gate. CONDITION: excellent with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original vibrant case color hardened and blue finishes showing few light superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Polished sides of the hammer exhibit some light surface oxidation. Mirror bore exhibiting sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent overall. 24-1873/MLW. CURIO. 2250-3500.
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COLT STAGECOACH BOXED 2ND GEN SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4415 (Sale Order 419 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt. S 41655SA. Bbl. 7 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 Piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Mfg. 1966. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 2 Piece stagecoach box containing owner's brochure. Box shows light tattering on edges. CONDITION: near new retaining over 99 finish. Cyl. shows a faint drag line. Bottom of bbl. alongside the ejector housing shows a small spot of light scratches. Near excellent bore. 23-5569/DS. CURIO. 2500-3500.
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HIGH CONDITION THIRD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION Lot #4416 (Sale Order 420 of 701) ARMY REVOLVER WITH BOX. Cal. 45 Colt. S 85671SA. Bbl 5 1/2". Third generation Single Action Army revolver manufactured by Colt in 1977. 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 exhibits a case color hardened finish with the cylinder barrel ejector rod housing and grip straps exhibiting a blued finish. Frame is mounted with a 1 piece faux ivory grip. All numbers are matching and are present on the frame cylinder grip straps plus are handwritten on the interior of the grip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory cardboard box containing its factory insert and a pair of non-matching 2 piece Colt checkered black plastic grips. CONDITION: excellent with the frame retaining bountiful amounts of its original vibrant case coloring and with blued components showing few superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Cylinder bears an extremely light dragline. Mirror bore exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grip is excellent. Box shows exterior wear with some mild tearing and losses at some corners some taped repairs as well as an end flap being torn off but remaining present. 23-1787/MLW. MODERN. 1500-2500.
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COLT 3RD GEN SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4417 (Sale Order 421 of 701) Cal. 357 Magnum. S 90335SA. Bbl. 7 1/2". Six-shot fluted cyl. Blue case-colored finish. 2 piece checkered plastic eagle grips. Mfg. 1977. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: foam-lined wood grain box w/ matching label. Box shows light tattering. Box contains "Handling the Handgun" "Colt Companion" brochures service station paper Gun World Magazine advertisements congratulations letter. CONDITION: near new retaining virtually all finish. Bright near-excellent bore. 23-6047/DS. MODERN. 1750-2500.
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EARLY SECOND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY Lot #4418 (Sale Order 422 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Spl. S 9992SA. Bbl. 5 1/2". Second Generation Single Action Army revolver mfg. by Colt in 1957. Left side of bbl. is marked "COLT SINGLE ARMY .38 SPECIAL" with Colt's single line address across the top. Left side of frame is stamped w/ patent information followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Case color hardened frame having blued trigger guard rear grip strap cyl bbl. and ejector rod housing. Frame is mounted w/ 2-piece aftermarket stag grips. Standard blade front sight frame notched rear sight. Matching S "9992SA" is present on the underside of the frame as well as on the left side of the trigger guard rear grip strap. Matching assembly "855" is present on the rear of the frame loading gate as well as on the front face of the cyl. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked soft case. CONDITION: frame retains the majority of its original vibrant case light surface oxidation. Blued components exhibit areas of wear thinning that show through to gray patina having scattered handling marks overall. Grip straps exhibit wear through to gray patina with mild to moderate surface oxidation. Very bright bore exhibiting a lg. area of dark pitting towards the center of the bbl. while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Action functions indexes appropriately when cycled by hand. Grips exhibit a few superficial marks from handling storage but otherwise remain sturdy serviceable. 24-1933/MLW. CURIO. 1200-1800.
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COLT 3RD GEN SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4419 (Sale Order 423 of 701) Cal. 44 Special. S SA08343. Bbl. 7 1/2". Six-shot fluted cyl. Blue case-colored finish. 2 piece checkered plastic eagle grips. Mfg. 1978. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: wood grain foam-lined box w/ matching label. Box contains the "Handling the Handgun" brochure service station list Gun World Magazine advertisement congratulations letter. Box has a torn-end flap w/ partially detached label. CONDITION: near new retaining virtually all finish. Bright near-excellent bore. 23-6048/DS. MODERN. 1750-2500.
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2 COLT 3RD GEN SAA REVOLVERS. Lot #4420 (Sale Order 424 of 701) 1 Cal 45 Colt. S SA16008. Bbl. 7 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece checkered plastic eagle grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: revolver is housed in a Colt marked presentation case w/ red velour fitted interior. Case contains key letter from the Office of the Colt Historian detailing the following information: "Serial Number: SA16008 Caliber: .45 Long Colt Barrel Length: 7 1/2" Finish: Blue type of stocks not listed shipped to Kamloops Distributing Company address: 1316 Bozeman Avenue Helena Montana. Date of shipment: March 23 1979. Number of same type guns in shipment: 20. CONDITION: over 80 blue showing carry edge wear. Frame retains over 90 case colors. Polished sides of hammer show spots of tarnish. Grips show scratches marks. Sound mechanics. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 2 Cal 45 Colt. S SA03911. Bbl. 7 1/2". Six shot fluted cyl. Full nickel finish. 2 Piece walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: revolver is housed in a Colt marked presentation case w/ red velour fitted interior. Case contains key letter from the Office of the Colt Historian detailing the following information: "Serial Number: SA03911 Caliber: .45 Long Colt Barrel Length: 7 1/2" Nickel finish type of stocks: Not Listed shipped to: Berenson Hardware Company Address: 2625 NW Industrial Avenue Portland Oregon. Date of shipment May 4 1979. Number of same type guns in shipment is 1. CONDITION: 98 nickel finish showing scratches marks w/ a light cyl. drag line. Grips show heavy scratches marks w/ chips along butt of right panel. Sound mechanics. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-4451 23-4452/DS. BOTH MODERN. 2500-3500.
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NEAR NEW THIRD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY Lot #4421 (Sale Order 425 of 701) REVOLVER WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 44 Spl. S SA33502. Bbl. 5 1/2". Third Generation Single Action Army revolver mfg. by Colt circa. 1980. The left side of the bbl. is marked "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .44 SPECIAL" with Colt's single line address marked across the top. Left side of frame is marked w/ Colt's 2-line patent information followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Metal components exhibit a lustrous nickel plated finish overall. Frame is mounted w/ 2-piece smooth wood grips. Standard blade front sight frame notched rear sight. All numbers are matching include the frame trigger guard rear grip strap and cyl. w/ the grips matching via the full S which is lightly etched on the interior of the panels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box containing factory paperwork. CONDITION: near new w/ metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory finishes overall exhibiting few minor superficial marks from handling storage. Brilliant mirror bore exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent overall. Box shows some exterior wear w/ tearing present at the end flaps but otherwise remains serviceable. 24-1957/MLW. MODERN. 1200-1800.
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NEAR NEW HIGHLY DESIRABLE THIRD GENERATION COLT Lot #4421A (Sale Order 426 of 701) SINGLE ACTION ARMY SHERIFF'S MODEL DUAL CALIBER REVOLVER DISPLAY CASE MATCHING FACTORY BOX FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 44 Spcl / 44-40. S SA41191. Bbl. 3". Third Generation SAA Sheriff's Model revolver mfg. by Colt in 1980. The left side of the bbl. is marked "COLT SHERIFF'S MODEL" with Colt's 2-line address marked across the top and "COLT S.A.A. 44 CAL." marked on the right. Left side of frame is marked with Colt's 2-line patent information closely followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Side of cyl. is marked "44 SPL.". Frame exhibits a case color hardened finish with remaining components including the cyl. bbl. trigger guard and rear grip strap exhibiting Colt's Royal Blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood grips. Standard SAA pattern blade front sight and frame notched rear sight. All numbers are matching and are present on the frame cyl. and left side of the trigger guard and rear grip strap beneath the grip panels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box and a factory glass top French fitted walnut presentation case. This revolver is also accompanied by a Colt factory letter indicating that this example was 1 of 12 Third Generation Sheriff's Model revolvers shipped to the Kittery Trading Post in Kittery ME on November 13th of 1980 with the caliber listed as ".44 Dual caliber" Special Features listed as "Furnished with both .44/40 and .44 Special caliber cylinders" as well as listing the aforementioned display case. CONDITION: near new with the frame retaining strong and vibrant case coloring with remaining components retaining virtually all of their original factory Royal Blue finish overall. Metal components exhibit a thin layer of what appears to be factory grease. Mirror bore exhibiting some light grease while retaining well defined rifling throughout Grips are excellent overall. Box shows some mild exterior wear and a couple of tears but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Display case is excellent overall. An extremely fine example of a Third Generation Colt Sheriff's Model revolver that one would find extremely difficult to upgrade from. 24-2353/MLW. MODERN. 1500-2000.
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NEAR NEW THIRD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY Lot #4422 (Sale Order 427 of 701) SHERIFF'S MODEL REVOLVER WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 45 LC. S SA41013. Bbl. 3". Third Generation Single Action Army Sheriff's Model revolver mfg. by Colt circa. 1980. The left side of the bbl. is marked "COLT SHERIFF'S MODEL" w/ Colt's 2-line address marked across the top "COLT SAA .44-.40" marked on the right. Left side of frame is marked w/ Colt's 2-line patent information followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Side of cyl. is marked "44-40". Frame exhibits a vibrant case color hardened finish with remaining metal components including the trigger guard back strap cyl. and bbl. exhibiting a blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt checkered black plastic grips. Standard blade front sight and frame notched rear sight. All numbers are matching and include the frame trigger guard rear grip strap and cyl. with the grips matching via the full S which is inscribed on the interior of the panels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box containing factory paperwork. CONDITION: near new w/ metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory finishes save for light handling marks on the left side of the frame on the recoil shield. Brilliant mirror bore exhibiting sharp well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent overall. Box shows some exterior wear plus some tearing at the end flaps but otherwise remains serviceable. An extremely fine Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Sheriff's Model revolver. 24-1956/MLW. MODERN. 1200-1800.
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SCARCE NEAR NEW COLT MODEL P-1871 SINGLE ACTION Lot #4422A (Sale Order 428 of 701) ARMY REVOLVER WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 45 Colt. S 93430SA. Bbl. 7 1/2". 1 of only 500 Model P-1871 Single Action Army revolvers mfg. by Colt during the late 1970s that feature an all blue finish with a 7 1/2" bbl. This example mfg. in 1977 is marked "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45" on the left side of the bbl. with "COLT"S PT.F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." marked across the top. Left side of the frame is marked with Colt's 2-line patent information closely followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Metal components exhibit the aforementioned all blue finish save for the sides of the the hammer which are appropriately polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt gold medallion smooth walnut grips. Standard SAA pattern blade front sight and notched rear sight. All numbers are matching and include the frame cyl. as well as the left side of the grip straps beneath the grip panels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box as well as a Colt factory letter indicating that this example was 1 of 4 Model P-1871 revolvers shipped to the Kittery Trading Post in Kittery ME on December 19th of 1977. CONDITION: near new with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory blue finish exhibiting a thin layer of what appears to be factory grease overall. Left side of trigger exhibits a diminutive spot of light silvering. Mirror bore exhibiting grease and retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent overall. Exterior of box exhibits some mild wear with a tear to the left side of the end label flap 1 missing small interior flap and a small hole on the underside but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. A near new example of a Colt P-1871 Single Action Army revolver that even the discerning collector would find to be an extremely difficult example to upgrade from. 24-2354/MLW. MODERN. 1800-2700.
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HIGH CONDITION THIRD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION Lot #4423 (Sale Order 429 of 701) BUNTLINE SPECIAL REVOLVER WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 45 LC. S SA47023. Bbl. 12". Third Generation Single Action Army Buntline Special revolver mfg. by Colt circa. 1981. The left side of the bbl. is marked "COLT BUNTLINE SPECIAL .45" w/ Colt's single line address marked across the top. Left side of frame is marked w/ Colt's patent information followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Frame exhibits a vibrant case color hardened finish w/ remaining components including the trigger guard back strap cyl. bbl. ejector rod housing exhibiting a blue finish. Frame is mounted w/ 2-piece Colt checkered black plastic grips. Standard blade front sight frame notched rear sight. All numbers are matching include the frame trigger guard back strap cyl. as well as the grips which are inscribed w/ the full S on the interior of the panels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box containing factory paperwork. CONDITION: excellent w/ metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finishes plus a couple sm. losses around the rear frame screw as well as a few light superficial handling marks on the left side of the frame. Brilliant mirror bore exhibiting sharp well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent overall. Box shows some exterior wear plus a tear on the lid from handling storage but otherwise remains sturdy serviceable. 24-1953/MLW. MODERN. 1200-1800.
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EXCEPTIONALLY FINE THIRD GENERATION COLT SINGLE Lot #4424 (Sale Order 430 of 701) ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Spl. S SA48400. Bbl. 7 1/2". Third Generation Single Action Army revolver mfg. by Colt circa. 1981. The left side of the bbl. is marked "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .44 SPECIAL" having Colt's single line address marked across the top. Left side of frame is marked w/ Colt's patent information followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Frame exhibits a vibrant case color hardened finish plus remaining metal components including the trigger guard rear grip strap cyl. bbl. ejector rod housing exhibiting a blue finish. Frame is mounted w/ 2-piece Colt checkered black plastic grips. Standard blade front sight frame notched rear sight. All numbers are matching including the frame grip straps and cyl. w/ the grips matching via the full S which is inscribed on the interior of the panels. CONDITION: near new w/ metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory finishes save for a few minute superficial handling marks. Brilliant mirror bore exhibiting sharp well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent overall. An extremely fine Third Generation Colt Single Action Army revolver which one would find difficult to upgrade. 24-1958/MLW. MODERN. 1200-1800.
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EXCEPTIONAL THIRD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION Lot #4425 (Sale Order 431 of 701) ARMY REVOLVER WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 45 LC. S SA53157. Bbl. 4 3/4". Third Generation Single Action Army revolver mfg. by Colt circa. 1981. The left side of the bbl. is marked "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45" with Colt's single line address marked across the top. Left side of frame is marked w/ Colt's 2-line patent information followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Metal components exhibit a lustrous nickel plated finish overall. Frame is mounted w/ 2-piece smooth wood grips. Standard blade front sight frame notched rear sight. All numbers are matching including the frame trigger guard rear grip strap and cyl. with the grips matching via the full S in pencil on the interior of the panels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box containing factory paperwork. CONDITION: exceptional having metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory finishes. Brilliant mirror bore exhibiting sharp well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent overall. Box shows some exterior wear plus a couple of tears from handling storage but otherwise remains sturdy serviceable. An exceptional example of a nickel plated Third Generation Colt Single Action Army revolver which one would find extremely difficult to upgrade. 24-1955/MLW. MODERN. 1200-1800.
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COLT BUNTLINE SPECIAL 3RD GEN SAA REVOLVER. Lot #4426 (Sale Order 432 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt. S SA58929. Bbl. 12". Six shot fluted cyl. blue case colored finish. 2 Piece checkered plastic eagle grips. Mfg. 1983. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: foam lined cardboard box. Matching label is torn in two. CONDITION: near new retaining over 99 finish. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-4184/DS. MODERN. 1750-2500.
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COLT RUSSELL MAJORS WADDELL PONY EXPRESS Lot #4427 (Sale Order 433 of 701) PRESENTATION MODEL PEACEMAKER SAA REVOLVERS. Both: cals. 45 colt. S#: PE301-E & PE301-W. William Hepburn Russell, Alexander Majors, & William Bradford Waddell formed the Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company. The company became a prominent freight, mail, & passenger transport company in the mid-19th century and is most famous for establishing the Pony Express. Bbls. 7 1/2" w/ presentation markings. Full nickel finishes. Two-piece walnut grips with rampant colt medallions. Each revolver is supplied with three cylinders. No. 1 is the standard fluted configuration. No. 2 is round-engraved with a Pony Express trail map. No. 3 round with Pony Express markings has a horse & rider motif with a portrait of the three founders. Third-generation revolvers. In 1966, a limited number of 1004 revolvers were manufactured. The cased revolvers were sold as singles, pairs, or 4-gun sets. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original glass-fronted display case with a red cloth-fitted interior displaying the revolvers and extra cylinders. Case exterior shows scattered scratches. CONDITION: Gun 1 (S# PE301-E) and all cylinders appear unused, retaining virtually all of their nickel finish. Left grip panel is missing a large chip at the toe. Bright, near-excellent bore. Gun 2 (S# PE301-W) and all cylinders appear unused, retaining virtually all of their nickel finish. Left grip panel has a small dent and chip at the butt. Bright, near-excellent bore. (23-6067, 23-6068/DS). BOTH CURIO. $3,500-5,000.
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COLT SAA 1971 NRA CENTENNIAL REVOLVER. Lot #4428 (Sale Order 434 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt. S NRA2018. Bbl. 5 1/2” with blade sight plus fame notched rear. Mfg. 1971 celebrating 100 years of the NRA left side of barrel marked “1871 NRA Centennial 1971”. Case colored cylinder frame with balance blued. Nicely grained hardwood 2 piece grips with NRA Centennial medallions in lieu of Colt medallions. Total of 5000 made from serial number 1 to 7000. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: walnut presentation case with Colt medallion on top right front of lid and square “window” in center of lid having “FIRST 100 YEARS” NRA medallion. Interior is French fitted in gold velvet. Brass hardware with hinges having some replacement screws plus no key for lock overall near excellent appearance. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent including bore and grips. Extremely faint hint of cylinder turn line and possibly not unfired near excellent bore and grips. 24-2146/NW. CURIO. 1750-2250.
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VERY RARE COLT 3" COMBAT PYTHON REVOLVER. Lot #4429 (Sale Order 435 of 701) Cal. 357 Mag. S T74591. Bbl. 3" VR with red insert ramped front sight blade left side has "COMBAT PYTHON". Mfg. 1988 as one of 510 per Lew Horton info for Lew Horton Distributors plus approximately 300 units produced for international sales. All correct features except that service stocks have been replaced with factory Colt Python target grips having gold Colt medallions. All blued except for sides of hammer. Accro rear sight with white outline blade plus serrated faced trigger. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: very good original maroon colored box with styrofoam inserts paperwork plus 2023 factory letter affirming 1 of 43 firearms shipped to Lew Horton's of Southboro MA on March 10 1988. CONDITION: generally near excellent having factory quality restored blue of frame barrel does not appear refinished. Interior of frame has unfired appearance. Cylinder has very faint turn line plus 2 small spots of finish loss on cylinder surface adjacent to rear of flutes plus a couple of extremely faint spots of thinning at outer edges of flutes at front. Near excellent bore and grips. 24-1520/NW. MODERN. 8000-12000.
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COLT PYTHON 3RD YEAR PRODUCTION DA REVOLVER. Lot #4430 (Sale Order 436 of 701) Cal. 357 Mag. S 4873. Mfg. 1957 3rd year of production. Bbl. 6" w/ rib full length ejector shroud. Serrated ramp front sight w/ added orange paint square notch adj. rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Blue finish. Desirable early production fully checkered walnut grips w/ rampant colt medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: stored in a later blue molded box gun sock. CONDITION: over 90 original blue showing muzzle edge wear w/ cyl. drag line. Grips have very good checkering showing light wear small handling marks. Very good bright bore. Smooth action. 23-7610/DS. CURIO. 4500-5500.
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COLT PYTHON CASED POLISHED NICKELED DA REVOLVER. Lot #4431 (Sale Order 437 of 701) Cal. 357 Magnum. S K85194. Bbl. 6" with vent rib and full ejector lug. Serrated ramp front sight with square notch adjustable rear sight. Six shot fluted cylinder. Full nickel finish. 2 Piece checkered walnut combat grips with rampant colt gold medallions. Manufactured: 1982. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a Colt marked wood presentation box with blue velour fitted interior. Inside of lid has brass plate with rampant colt motif and Colt Python 357 markings. CONDITION: 98 nickel finish showing small handling marks. Blued sights show edge wear. Grips show finish wear with small dents and chips at butt. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-3951/DS. MODERN. 3000-4000.
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COLT PYTHON ELECTROLESS DA REVOLVER. Lot #4432 (Sale Order 438 of 701) Cal. 357 Magnum. S V78140. Bbl. 4" w/ vent rib full length ejector shroud. Serrated ramp front sight w/ adj. square notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Electroless nickel finish. 2 Piece checkered walnut grips w/ rampant colt gold medallions. Mfg. 1979. CONDITION: nickel finish shows small wear marks cyl. drag line. Grips have a series of small dents at butt. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-3935/DS. MODERN. 2750-3500.
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COLT PYTHON ELITE DA REVOLVER. Lot #4433 (Sale Order 439 of 701) Cal. 357 Magnum. S PE01997. Bbl. 6" w/ vent rib full length ejector shroud. Red ramp front sight w/ white outline adj. rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Stainless steel construction. 2 Piece laminated wood finger grooved grips w/ rampant colt silver medallions. Mfg. 1998. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: blue molded box w/ matching label. Box contains instruction manual. CONDITION: near excellent showing a cyl. drag line. Near excellent bore. Very good grips. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-4265/DS. MODERN. 2500-3500.
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COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH MATCHING Lot #4434 (Sale Order 440 of 701) FACTORY BOX. Cal. 357 Mag. S 72288E. Bbl. 6". Python double action revolver mfg. by Colt in 1977. Left side of bbl. is marked "PYTHON 357" above the cal. designation with Colt's single line address marked across the right. Left side of frame is marked with the Rampant Colt logo and "VP" proof. Metal components exhibit a lustrous blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt gold medallion checkered wood grips. V/R with ramp front sight and adj. square notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. CONDITION: metal components retain the vast majority of their original factory blue finish exhibiting some light wear on the edges of the bbl. towards the muzzle and a dragline on the cyl. Mirror bore exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing and a few scattered handling marks. Box shows some exterior wear from handling and storage but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. 24-1697/MLW. MODERN. 2000-3000.
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EXCELLENT COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH Lot #4435 (Sale Order 441 of 701) MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 357 Mag. S T72110. Bbl. 4". Python double action revolver mfg. by Colt in 1987. The left side of the bbl. is marked "PYTHON 357/ .357 MAGNUM CTG. " with Colt's single line address marked on the right. Left side of frame is marked with the Rampant Colt logo and "VP" proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with Colt gold medallion checkered wood grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box and a Colt gold medallion checkered black rubber Pachmayr "Gripper" grip. CONDITION: excellent with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finish overall. Cyl. bears a light dragline. Mirror bore exhibiting grease and well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent overall. Box exhibits moderate exterior wear with some creasing and tearing overall. A very nice 1987 production Colt Python revolver. 24-666/MLW. MODERN. 2000-3000.
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COLT PYTHON DA REVOLVER. Lot #4436 (Sale Order 442 of 701) Cal. 357 Mag. S V55520. Bbl. 4" w/ vent rib full length ejector shroud. Serrated ramp front sight w/ square notch adj. rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Polished nickel finished. 2 piece checkered walnut combat grips w/ gold rampant colt medallions. Mfg. 1979. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked wood grain box w/ foam interior. Box contains instruction manual Handling The Handgun Gun World Magazine advertisement. CONDITION: nickel finish shows a few dull spots very small handling marks. Very good grips. Very good bright bore. 24-24/DS. MODERN. 2250-3000.
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COLT PYTHON STYLE C ENGRAVED DA REVOLVER. Lot #4437 (Sale Order 443 of 701) Cal. 357 Magnum. S PY270811. Bbl. 4.25" w/ vent rib full length ejector shroud. Red ramp front sight w/ square notch adj. rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Stainless steel construction. Recent production custom shop Model D w/ style C coverage of armory style cut engraving. Engraving consists of arabesque scrolls on bbl. frame cyl. Laminated checkered wood grips w/ silver rampant colt medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: blue molded box w/ matching label. Box contains operator's manual hang-tag NRA advertisement Lucas oil advertisement trigger lock. CONDITION: as new. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-4350/DS. MODERN. 2000-2750.
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STAINLESS COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Lot #4438 (Sale Order 444 of 701) Cal. 357 Mag. S T16486. Bbl. 6". Python double action revolver mfg. by Colt circa. 1983. Left side of the bbl. is marked "PYTHON .357/ .357 MAGNUM CTG. " with Colt's single line address marked across the right. Left side of frame is marked with the Rampant Colt logo and Colt's "VP" proof. Metal components exhibit a stainless steel finish overall. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece checkered black rubber Colt gold medallion Pachmayr Presentation Grip. V/R with serrated ramp front sight and blued adj. square notch rear sight. CONDITION: very good with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original stainless finish exhibiting scattered superficial marks from handling and storage. Mirror bore exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grip is excellent overall. 24-1889/MLW. MODERN. 2000-3000.
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COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH MATCHING Lot #4439 (Sale Order 445 of 701) FACTORY BOX. Cal. 357 Mag. S K42269. Bbl. 6". Python double action revolver mfg. by Colt circa. 1980-1983. Left side of bbl. is marked "PYTHON 357/ 357 MAGNUM CTG. " having Colt's single line address marked across the right. Left side of frame is marked w/ the Rampant Colt logo "VP" proof. Metal components exhibit a lustrous blue finish w/ the hammer being polished on either side. Frame is mounted w/ 2-piece Colt gold medallion checkered wood grips. V/R w/ ramp front sight adj. square notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box containing factory paperwork. CONDITION: very good w/ metal components retaining the vast majority of their original factory blue finish exhibiting a few superficial handling marks a spot of silvering on the left side of the bbl. as well as a light dragline on the cyl. Left side of bbl. exhibits several sm. nicks. Mirror bore exhibits well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good overall. Box shows moderate exterior wear w/ a couple of tears but otherwise remains sturdy serviceable. 24-1904/MLW. MODERN. 1500-2500.
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COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH MATCHING Lot #4440 (Sale Order 446 of 701) FACTORY BOX. Cal. 357 Mag. S 10211E. Bbl. 6". Python double action revolver mfg. by Colt in 1975. Left side of bbl. is marked w/ the model cal. designations having Colt's single line address marked across the right. Left side of frame is stamped w/ the Rampant Colt logo "VP" proof. Metal components exhibit a lustrous high polish blue finish w/ the sides of the hammer being polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted w/ Colt gold medallion checkered wood grips. V/R w/ ramp front sight adj. square notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish exhibiting some wear on the left side of the bbl. that shows through to silvering as well as a light dragline on the cyl. Mirror bore exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good showing few minor superficial handling marks overall. Box exhibits exhibits wear tearing plus the rear end flap being absent. 24-1905/MLW. MODERN. 1500-2250.
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COLT PYTHON DA REVOLVER. Lot #4441 (Sale Order 447 of 701) Cal. 357 Magnum. S PY246757. Bbl. 6" w/ rib full ejector lug. Red ramp front sight w/ square notch adj. rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Stainless steel construction. 2 Piece laminated wood checkered combat grips w/ rampant colt medallions. Recent production. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: blue box w/ matching label. Box contains operator's manual NRA advertisement Lucas oil advertisement trigger lock. CONDITION: as new. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-2771/DS. MODERN. 1000-1500.
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FINE COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH Lot #4441A (Sale Order 448 of 701) MATCHING FACTORY BOX FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 357 Mag. S E36470. Bbl. 6". Python double action revolver mfg. by Colt in 1971. The left side of the bbl. is marked "PYTHON .357/ 357 MAGNUM CTG. " with Colt's single line address marked across the right. Left side of frame is marked with the Rampant Colt logo and "VP" proof. Metal components exhibit a lustrous high polished Royal Blue finish with a matte blue finish present over the top of the bbl. and top strap of the frame. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt gold medallion checkered wood grips. V/R bbl. with a serrated blade front sight and adj. square notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box as well as a Colt factory letter indicating that this example was 1 of 15 Python revolvers shipped to American Arms Company in Wareham MA on January 19th of 1972. CONDITION: fine with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory Royal Blue finish exhibiting some light superficial handling marks predominately on the bbl. as well as an extremely light dragline on the cyl. Mirror bore exhibiting sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Grips exhibit a few minor nicks and marks but are otherwise excellent overall. Box shows some mild exterior wear and some minor losses to its wood grain exterior from handling and storage but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. A very attractive and high condition example of an iconic Colt double action revolver. 24-2356/MLW. CURIO. 2000-3000.
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COLT PYTHON DA REVOLVER. Lot #4442 (Sale Order 449 of 701) Cal. 357. S PY252793. Bbl. 4.25" w/ vent rib full length ejector shroud. Red ramp front sight w/ square notch adj. rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Stainless steel construction. 2 Piece laminated combat grips w/ rampant colt medallions. Recent production. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: blue molded box w/ matching label. Box contains operator's manual hang-tag NRA advertisement trigger lock. Also includes a set of N.C. Ordnance pearl premium grips. CONDITION: near new retaining virtually all factory finish. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-4418/DS. MODERN. 1000-1500.
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COLT PYTHON STAINLESS STEEL DA REVOLVER. Lot #4443 (Sale Order 450 of 701) Cal. 357 Magnum. S PY248017. Bbl. 4.25" w/ vent rib full length ejector lug. Red ramp front sight w/ square notch adj. rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Stainless steel construction. Laminated wood checkered grips w/ rampant colt medallions. Recent production mfg. no. SP4WTS. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: blue molded box w/ matching label. Box contains operator's manual NRA advertisement hang-tag trigger lock. CONDITION: as new retaining virtually all finish. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-4420/DS. MODERN. 1000-1500.
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COLT PYTHON STAINLESS STEEL DA REVOLVER. Lot #4444 (Sale Order 451 of 701) Cal. 357 Magnum. S PY234665. Bbl. 6" w/ vent rib full length ejector lug. Red ramp front sight w/ square notch adj. rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. stainless steel construction. Laminated wood checkered grips w/ rampant colt medallions. Recent production mfg. no. SP6WTS. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: blue molded box w/ matching label. Box contains operator's manual NRA advertisement hang-tag trigger lock Lucas gun oil advertisement. CONDITION: as new retaining virtually all finish. Bright as new bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-4424/DS. MODERN. 1000-1500.
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COLT PYTHON DA REVOLVER. Lot #4445 (Sale Order 452 of 701) Cal. 357 Magnum. S PY253175. Bbl. 3" vent rib w/ shrouded ejector. Red ramp front sight w/ square notch adj. rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Stainless steel construction. 2 Piece checkered combat grips w/ rampant cold medallions. Recently mfg. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: blue molded box w/ matching label. Box contains operator's manual hang-tag NRA advertisement trigger lock. CONDITION: near new retaining all finish. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-4425/DS. MODERN. 1000-1500.
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RARE COLT VIPER DA REVOLVER WITH BOX FACTORY Lot #4446 (Sale Order 453 of 701) LETTER. Cal. 38 Spl. S 98842M. Bbl. 4" w/ shrouded ejector rib blade front sight. Six shot long flute cyl. Black finished alloy action. Hammer has polished sides. 2 piece checkered walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Office of the Colt Historian detailing the following information "Serial Number: 98842M / Caliber: .38 Special / Barrel Length: 4" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Ashland Shooting Supplies / Address: 209 Orange Street Ashland Ohio / Date of Shipment: September 28 1977 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1". Original foam lined wood grain box w/ matching numbered gold label. Box contains congratulations letter Handling the Handgun brochure repair station brochure Gun Magazine brochure. Box end flaps are torn taped. CONDITION: near new w/ near excellent bore. 24-981/DS. CURIO. 7000-10000.
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RARE COLT VIPER DA REVOLVER. Lot #4447 (Sale Order 454 of 701) Cal. 38 Spl. S 73520R. Bbl. 4" ribbed w/ shrouded ejector ramp sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Alloy frame. Full nickel finish. 2 piece checkered grips. Mfg. 1978. CONDITION: 97 nickel finish showing cyl. drag line spots of blistering on sideplate. Very good grips. Very good bright bore. 24-946/DS. CURIO. 7000-10000.
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COLT ANACONDA STYLE C ENGRAVED DA REVOLVER. Lot #4448 (Sale Order 455 of 701) Cal. 44 Magnum. S AC224469. Bbl. 6" w/ vent rib full length ejector shroud. Red ramp front sight w/ adj. square notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Stainless steel construction. Custom shop model MM revolver w/ Armory Style "C" coverage cut engraving. The engraving consists of arabesque scrolls w/ punch dot backgrounds on the frame bbl. cyl. Laminated wood checkered grips w/ rampant colt medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: blue molded box w/ matching label. Box contains operator's manual hang-tag NRA advertisement Lucas oil advertisement trigger lock. CONDITION: as new. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-4332/DS. MODERN. 2250-3000.
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COLT ANACONDA DA REVOLVER. Lot #4449 (Sale Order 456 of 701) Cal. 44 Magnum. S AC204707. Bbl. 6" w/ vent rib full ejector lug. Red ramp front sight w/ square notch adj. rear sight. Six-shot fluted cyl. Stainless steel construction. Colt finger groove rubber grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original blue box containing owner's manual promotional materials hang-tag gun oil trigger lock. CONDITION: near new. Near excellent stainless finish. Near-excellent bright bore. PROVENANCE: the collection of Gun Sport Ltd. owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-3920/DS. MODERN. 1200-1600.
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COLT ANACONDA DA REVOLVER. Lot #4450 (Sale Order 457 of 701) Cal. 44 Magnum. S AN08714. Bbl. 6" w/ vent rib full ejector lug. Red ramp front sight w/ white outline adj. rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Stainless steel construction. Black neoprene combat grips w/ rampant colt medallions. Standard production mfg. 1990-1999. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 99 finish. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-4140/DS. MODERN. 1750-2500.
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COLT ANACONDA DA REVOLVER. Lot #4451 (Sale Order 458 of 701) Cal. 44 Magnum. S MM70035. Bbl. 8" w/ vent rib full length ejector lug. Red ramp front sight w/ white outline adj. rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Stainless steel construction. Black neoprene combat grips w/ rampant Colt medallions. Mfg. 1994. CONDITION: frame forward parts of bbl. show small spots of dark corrosion. Cyl. has a pronounced drag line. Top of frame has plug screws in 2 holes for sight attachment. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-4142/DS. MODERN. 1200-1800.
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COLT DIAMONDBACK CUSTOM ENGRAVED DA REVOLVER. Lot #4452 (Sale Order 459 of 701) Cal. 22 LR. S P18278. Bbl. 4" w/ vent rib fully shrouded ejector. Serrated ramp front sight w/ square notch adj. rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. 2 piece checkered walnut combat grips. Nearly complete coverage unsigned custom vine type foliate scroll hand engraving. Renickeled finish w/ case colored hammer trigger. Mfg. 1981. CONDITION: attractive revolver retaining over 98 renickeled finish. Very good refinished grips. Very good bore. 24-947/DS. CURIO. 2750-3750.
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COLT DIAMONDBACK DA REVOLVER. Lot #4453 (Sale Order 460 of 701) Cal. 38 Special. S D69587. Bbl. 4" w/ vent rib full-length ejector shroud. Serrated ramp front sight w/ square notch adj. rear sight. Six-shot fluted cyl. Blue finish. 2 piece checkered walnut grips w/ rampant colt medallions. Mfg. 1975. CONDITION: 97 original blue showing a cyl. drag line. Grips show a few light marks. Bright near-excellent bore. 23-6030/DS. MODERN. 1200-1600.
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COLT KING COBRA DA REVOLVER. Lot #4454 (Sale Order 461 of 701) Cal. 357 Magnum. S C9871K. Bbl. 6" w/ solid rib full ejector lug. Red ramp front sight w/ white outline adj. rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Stainless steel construction w/ bright finish. Black neoprene grips w/ rampant colt gold medallions. CONDITION: near excellent retaining 99 finish showing a faint cyl. drag line. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-4137/DS. MODERN. 1500-2000.
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COLT KING COBRA DA REVOLVER. Lot #4455 (Sale Order 462 of 701) Cal. 357 Magnum. S KU1868. Bbl. 6" w/ solid rib fully shrouded ejector. Red ramp front sight w/ light outline square notch adj. rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Stainless steel construction. Hogue combat rubber grips original Colt neoprene grips are included. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: blue molded box w/ matching label. Box contains owner's manual original grips. CONDITION: 98 finish showing a heavy cyl. drag line. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-4146/DS. MODERN. 1500-2000.
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COLT COBRA FIRST ISSUE DA REVOLVER. Lot #4456 (Sale Order 463 of 701) Cal. 38 Special. S 256651LW. Bbl. 3" w/ serrated ramp front sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Blue finish w/ black finished alloy frame. 2 Piece checkered walnut grips w/ rampant colt silver medallions. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 98 metal finish. Grips retain very good checkering w/ dull original finish. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-3931/DS. CURIO. 1000-1500.
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COLT COBRA FIRST ISSUE DA REVOLVER. Lot #4457 (Sale Order 464 of 701) Cal. 22 LR. S C69245. Bbl. 3" w/ serrated ramp sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Blued finish w/ black finished alloy frame. 2 Piece checkered walnut grips w/ rampant colt silver medallions. CONDITION: all original retaining over 97 finish having small spots of freckling on bbl. hammer sides. Near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-3934/DS. CURIO. 1000-1500.
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COLT COBRA FIRST ISSUE BOXED DA REVOLVER. Lot #4458 (Sale Order 465 of 701) Cal. 38 Spl. S 42408LW. Bbl. 2" w/ serrated ramp front sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Lightweight alloy frame w/ black anodized finish. Hammer has polished sides. 2 piece checkered walnut round butt grips w/ silver rampant colt medallions. Mfg. 1955. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1 piece brown box w/ matching label having proper serial number on bottom. Box contains Handling the Handgun brochure Shooting Suggestions Notice to Gunsmiths pamphlet. CONDITION: over 97 metal finish showing slight muzzle edge wear faint cyl. drag line a small scratch on sideplate. Very good grips. Bright near excellent bore. 24-991/DS. CURIO. 1000-1500.
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COLT TROOPER EXPERIMENTAL PROTOTYPE DA REVOLVER. Lot #4459 (Sale Order 466 of 701) Cal. 357 Mag. S 47108. Bbl. 4" heavyweight w/ smoothbore having solder attached ramp-mounted blade sight on rib shrouded ejector. Bbl. has no markings. Rib sight ramp are in unfinished state w/o serrations. Six shot fluted cyl. Full nickel finish. 2 piece laminated wood grips w/ rampant colt medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Colt Archive Properties detailing the following information "Serial Number: 47108 c.1965 / Caliber: .357 Magnum / Barrel Length: 4" shrouded heavyweight barrel / Finish: Nickel plated / Type of Stocks: Smooth rosewood service grips with nickel finish rampant colt medallion inlays. / Shipped To: Greg Martin Auctions / Address: 660 Third Street Suite 100 San Francisco California / Date of Shipment: October 16 2008 / Remarks: Subject revolver was an experimental prototype revolver kept by the Colt factory.". CONDITION: over 98 nickel finish showing numerous light scratches marks. Grips show small handling marks. Very good smooth bore. 24-1248/DS. CURIO. 2000-3000.
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COLT BANKER'S SPECIAL DA REVOLVER. Lot #4460 (Sale Order 467 of 701) Cal. 22 LR. S 369008. Bbl. 2" w/ semi-circular sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Blue finish w/ matted top strap. Hammer has polished sides. 2 piece checkered walnut round butt grips w/ silver rampant colt medallions. Mfg. 1934. CONDITION: over 97 original blue showing cyl. drag line. Grips show light wear. Very good bore. 24-986/DS. CURIO. 2000-3000.
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COLT BANKER'S SPECIAL DA REVOLVER. Lot #4461 (Sale Order 468 of 701) Cal. 38 S&W S# 378004. Bbl. 2" w/ semi-circular front sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Blue finish w/ matted top strap. Hammer has polished sides. 2 piece checkered hard rubber walnut grips w/ silver colt medallions. Mfg. 1937. CONDITION: over 90% original blue showing light muzzle & carry wear. Sides of hammer show dark spots. Grips have moderately worn checkering. Very good bore. (24-987/DS). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.
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COLT COURIER BOXED DA REVOLVER. Lot #4462 (Sale Order 469 of 701) Cal. 22 LR. S 38509LW. Bbl. 3" w/ serrated ramp front sight. Six shot fluted steel cyl. Alloy frame. Blue black anodized finish. Hammer has polished sides. 2 piece checkered walnut round butt grips w/ silver rampant colt medallions. Approx. 3053 mfg. 1953-56. This revolver was mfg. 1955. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1 piece brown box w/ proper label. Bottom of box is marked w/ matching serial number. Box contains Handling the Handgun brochure Notice to Gunsmiths pamphlet cleaning brush. CONDITION: near excellent. Over 99 metal finish showing a faint cyl. drag line. Grips show very light wear. Bright near excellent bore. 24-990/DS. CURIO. 1500-2000.
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COLT POCKET POSITIVE 2ND ISSUE BOXED DA REVOLVER. Lot #4463 (Sale Order 470 of 701) Cal. 32 Police. S 150184. Bbl. 2 1/2" w/ semi-circular sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Blue finish w/ polished hammer sides. 2 piece checkered hard rubber grips. Mfg. 1931. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1 piece box w/ proper label having matching serial number. Box contains Special Instructions cleaning brush. CONDITION: 97 original blue showing cyl. drag line. Very good grips. Very good bore. 24-994/DS. CURIO. 1000-1500.
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COLT POCKET POSITIVE 2ND ISSUE BOXED DA REVOLVER. Lot #4464 (Sale Order 471 of 701) Cal. 32 Police. S 135056. Bbl. 3 1/2" w/ semi-circular front sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Blue finish w/ polished hammer sides. 2 piece checkered hard rubber round butt grips. Mfg. 1928. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1 piece box w/ proper label matching serial number. Box contains Special Instructions cleaning brush. CONDITION: over 95 blue showing slight edge wear cyl. drag line a scratch on the sideplate. Very good grips. Very good bright bore. 24-995/DS. CURIO. 800-1200.
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COLT POLICE POSITIVE TARGET FIRST ISSUE DA Lot #4465 (Sale Order 472 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 22 WRF. S 301. Bbl. 6". Blade front sight w/ windage adj. U notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. blue finish. 2 Piece checkered hard rubber grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a Colt Archive Properties letter stating the following information "Serial Number: 301 / Caliber: .22 WRF / Barrel Length: 6" / Finish: Blue / Type of stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Von Lengerke Antoine / Address: Chicago Illinois / Date of Shipment: May 7 1910 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 15". Reproduction box w/ proper style label. Bottom of box has added S. Reproduction specifications instructions shooting manual w/ packing paper blue cloth sleeve. CONDITION: 90 Blue showing light carry edge wear w/ cyl. drag line. Grips show light wear. Bright bore retains very good rifling. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-3899/DS. CURIO. 1200-1800.
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COLT PRE-WAR DETECTIVE SPECIAL BOXED DA REVOLVER. Lot #4466 (Sale Order 473 of 701) Cal. 38 Spl. S 422337. Bbl. 2" w/ semi-circular sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Blue finish hammer has polished sides. 2 piece checkered walnut round butt grips w/ silver rampant colt medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1 piece box w/ matching label having serial number on bottom. Box contains Shooting Suggestions Special Instructions cleaning brush. Also includes a letter from the Office of the Colt Historian detailing the following information "Serial number: 422337 / Caliber: .38/c / Barrel Length: 2" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Hopkins Sporting Goods Company / Address: Des Moines Iowa / Date of Shipment: June 29 1935 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1". CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 99 metal finish showing faint cyl. drag line muzzle wear. Grips have a few flattened diamonds. Bright near excellent bore. 24-989/DS. CURIO. 1500-2000.
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RAILWAY EXPRESS MARKED COLT POLICE POSITIVE DA Lot #4467 (Sale Order 474 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 38 SW. S 333214. Bbl. 4" with blade sight. Six-shot fluted cyl. The backstrap is stamped "RY. EX. AGY." 2-Piece checkered hard rubber grips with silver rampant colt medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather flap holster in good condition. The front of the bbl. section is stamped "R. E. A. / EXPRESS". CONDITION: 70 lightly faded blue. Grips show heavy wear with deep dents at the butt. Good mechanics. Very good bright bore. 23-5407/DS. CURIO. 700-1000.
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RARE COLT NICKEL 5TH ISSUE OFFICER'S MODEL MATCH Lot #4468 (Sale Order 475 of 701) DA REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 38 Spl. S 923559. Bbl. 6" tapered heavy. Consignor states this was the only nickeled Officer's Model Match ever produced. While we have not been able to confirm we have been unsuccessful in finding another example. Serrated ramp partridge front sight w/ Accro square notch adj. rear sight. Wide spur hammer. Six shot fluted cyl. Scarce full factory nickel finish. 2 piece checkered target grips w/ silver rampant colt medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Office of the Colt Historian detailing the following information "Serial Number: 923559 / Caliber: .38 Special / Barrel Length: 6" / Finish: Nickel / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Klein Sporting Goods Inc. / Address: 4540 W. Madison Street Chicago Illinois / Date of Shipment: May 18 1961 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1". CONDITION: near excellent retaining 99 nickel finish. Cyl. shows a drag line. Very good grips. Near excellent bore. 24-951/BH. CURIO. 10000-15000.
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COLT NEW SERVICE SHOOTING MASTER DA REVOLVER. Lot #4469 (Sale Order 476 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt. S 19677. Bbl. 6". Adj. patridge front sight w/ windage adj. U notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. checkered grip straps ejector head hammer spur. Trigger is smooth. Blue finish. Reproduction uncheckered walnut grips w/ rampant colt medallions. Approx. 156 were mfg. in 45 Colt. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a Colt Archive Properties letter detailing the following information "Serial Number: 19677 / Caliber: .44/c / Barrel Length: 7 1/2 / Finish: Blue / Type of stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Holley Mason Hardware Company / Address: Spokane Washington / Date of Shipment: January 21 1908 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1". Reproduction Shooting Master marked box w/ grease pencil S added on bottom. Box contains reproduction instructions shooting suggestions wrapping paper. CONDITION: 97 Original blue showing faint edge wear cyl. drag line. Reproduction grips have very good finish. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-3897/DS. CURIO. 1500-2500.
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SCARCE COLT SHOOTING MASTER DA REVOLVER. Lot #4470 (Sale Order 477 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt. S 305650. Bbl. 6" probable replacement. Target model revolver based on Colts large new service action with flat top frame. Elevation adjustable Patridge front sight with windage adjustable rear sight. Six shot fluted swing out cylinder. Checkered front and rear grip straps. Blue finish with polished hammer sides. 2 piece custom checkered walnut grips with pencil marked owners name inside. 1920 mfg. Serial number is not in the proper range for a Shooting Master. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Colt's Manufacturing Company Inc detailing the following information "Serial Number: 305650 / Caliber: .45/c / Barrel Length: 7 1/2" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: H D Folsom Arms Company / Address: New York New York / Date of Shipment: December 31 1919 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1". CONDITION: 80 original blue showing carry and edge wear. Grips show light wear. Sound action. Bore is generally bright with lightly worn rifling. 22-3183/DS. CURIO. 1500-2250.
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COLT NEW SERVICE TARGET DA REVOLVER. Lot #4471 (Sale Order 478 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt. S 327921. Bbl. 7 1/2" w/ adj. pinned blade front sight adj. U notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Checkered grip straps trigger. Blue finish. 2 piece checkered walnut grips w/ rampant colt medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Office of the Colt Historian detailing the following information "Serial Number: 327921 / Caliber: .45/c / Barrel Length: 7 1/2" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: A. F. Stoeger Arms Company / Address: New York New York / Date of Shipment: June 1 1928 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1". Also includes one Colt screwdriver. CONDITION: over 97 original blue showing light edge wear w/ small scratches. Grips show moderate wear. Near excellent bore. 24-979/DS. CURIO. 3250-4500.
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COLT NEW SERVICE TARGET DA REVOLVER. Lot #4472 (Sale Order 479 of 701) Cal. 455 Eley. S. 17337. Bbl. 7 1/2". Pinned blade front sight w/ U notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. flat top frame w/ checkered grip straps. Checkered trigger. Blue finish. 2 Piece checkered walnut square butt grips. Approx. 3400 mfg. 1900-40. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a Colt Archive Properties letter stating the following information "Serial Number: 17337 / Caliber: .455/c / Barrel Length: 7 1/2 / Finish: Blue / Type of stocks: Not Listed / Special Features: Furnished with regular black sights. / Shipped To: Colt's Patent Fire-Arms Mfg. Company London Office / Address: London England / Date of Shipment: May 9 1907 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 20". CONDITION: 90 Blue showing edge carry wear w/ light marks cyl. drag line. Grips show light wear. Bore retains lightly worn rifling showing scattered spots of pitting. Cyl. exhibits a small amount of side play. Bbl. markings have added gold filling. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-3908/DS. CURIO. 2000-2900.
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COLT NEW SERVICE TARGET DA REVOLVER. Lot #4473 (Sale Order 480 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt. S 305698. Bbl. 7 1/2" round. Elevation adj. bead sight w/ windage adj. rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Blue finish. Checkered grip straps trigger. 2 piece checkered walnut grips w/ silver rampant colt medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: reproduction 1 piece box w/ proper label having serial number on bottom. Also includes a letter from Colt Archive Properties detailing the following information "Serial Number: 305698 / Caliber: .45/c / Barrel Length: 7 1/2" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Sold To: Oyens Lumber Company / Address: Oyens Iowa / Shipped To: Knapp Spencer Company / Address: Sioux City Iowa / Date of Shipment: December 19 1919 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 6". CONDITION: over 90 blue showing edge wear w/ cyl. drag line. Grips have age darkened lightly worn appearance. Near excellent bore. 24-1530/DS. CURIO. 2000-3000.
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COLT-KING SUPER TARGET OFFICER'S MODEL SA ONLY Lot #4474 (Sale Order 481 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Spl. S 752270. Bbl. 6" tapered round w/ King Super Target Dead Black vent rib. Adj. patridge front sight w/ reflector square notch micrometer adj. rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Blue finish. Conversion to SA operation only w/ King's Cockeyed hammer. 2 piece checkered walnut grips w/ silver rampant colt medallions. Colt King Super Target revolvers are sought after for their accuracy. They feature hand honed actions adj. trigger pulls balanced main springs. Serial number indicates 1949 mfg. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1 piece box w/ proper label. Box contains King Super Target brochure Colt instructions shooting suggestions cleaning rod screwdriver. Also includes a set of custom checkered finger groove target grips. CONDITION: 90 lightly worn blue showing light edge wear a cyl. drag line. Bbl. rib markings have white highlighter. Grips show light wear. Bore retains very good rifling. 24-982/DS. CURIO. 1500-2500.
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COLT OFFICERS MODEL MATCH FIFTH ISSUE DA REVOLVER. Lot #4475 (Sale Order 482 of 701) Cal. 22 Magnum rare only 850 produced. S 79931. Bbl. 6" tapered heavyweight. Serrated ramp Patridge front sight w/ Accro adj. rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Hammer has wide checkered spur. Grooved trigger. 2 Piece checkered target grips w/ silver rampant colt medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a Colt Archive Properties letter listing the following information "Serial Number: 79931 / Caliber: .22 Magnum / Barrel Length: 6" / Finish: Blue / Type of stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Knud T. Hansen / Address: 8-C Pacific Drive Winfield Park Linden New Jersey / Date of Shipment: December 16 1961 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1". 2 Piece wood grain box w/ proper label matching S on bottom. Box contains "Handling the Handgun" brochure test target cleaning brush circular screw driver packing paper. CONDITION: near new retaining virtually all wood metal finish. Bright excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-3912/DS. CURIO. 2500-3500.
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COLT OFFICERS MODEL TARGET 3RD ISSUE DA REVOLVER. Lot #4476 (Sale Order 483 of 701) Cal. 22 LR. S 5045. Bbl. 6" w/ elevation adj. front sight windage adj. rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Blue finish. 2 Piece checkered walnut grips w/ rampant colt medallions. The 22 LR chambering was added in 1930. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a Colt Archive Properties letter detailing the following information "Serial Number: 5045 / Caliber: .22/c / Barrel Length: 6" / Finish: Blue / Type of stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Shapleigh Hardware Company / Address: St. Louis Missouri / Date of Shipment: June 9 1930 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 15". CONDITION: over 95 original blue showing light carry wear handling marks w/ a faint cyl. drag line. Grips show light wear. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-3907/DS. CURIO. 1000-1500.
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COLT OFFICERS MODEL TARGET 3RD ISSUE DA REVOLVER. Lot #4477 (Sale Order 484 of 701) Cal. 22 LR. S 27191. Bbl. 6". Elevation adj. Patridge front sight w/ windage adj. square notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Checkered backstrap trigger hammer spur. Blue finish. 2 Piece checkered walnut grips w/ rampant colt silver medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1 Piece box w/ proper label S on bottom. Box contains test target shooting suggestion brochure Pachmayr grip extension. Box is tattered w/ torn flaps. CONDITION: over 97 blue showing light muzzle edge wear w/ cyl. drag line. Very good grips. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-3915/DS. CURIO. 1000-1600.
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COLT OFFICERS MODEL TARGET 3RD ISSUE DA REVOLVER. Lot #4478 (Sale Order 485 of 701) Cal. 32 Colt. S 641140. Bbl. 6" tapered heavyweight. Elevation adj. front sight w/ windage adj. square notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Checkered rear grip strap. Checkered trigger. Blue finish. 2 Piece checkered walnut grips w/ checkered walnut colt medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt Archive Properties letter detailing the following information "Serial Number: 641140 / Caliber: .32/c / Barrel Length: 6" / Finish: Blue / Type of stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: State of Massachusetts / Date of Shipment: January 18 1941 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 400". Original style box w/ changed cal. marking. Box sides ends are taped. Includes test target shooting suggestions cleaning brush in original wrapper packing paper. CONDITION: 98 Blue showing slight edge wear cyl. drag line. Very good grips. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-3906/DS. CURIO. 1500-2000.
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COLT OFFICERS MODEL TARGET 3RD ISSUE HEAVY BBL. DA Lot #4479 (Sale Order 486 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 32 Colt. S 643293. Bbl. 6" Heavy. Elevation adj. front sight w/ windage adj. square notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. Blue finish. 2 Piece checkered walnut grips w/ rampant colt medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a Colt Archive Properties letter stating the following information "Serial Number: 643293 / Caliber: .32/c / Barrel Length: 6" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: State of Massachusetts / Date of Shipment: January 18 1941. / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 400". Proper style box w/ correct label containing shooting suggestions brochure cleaning brush in original paper sleeve. Bottom of box is renumbered to match the gun. End flaps are torn taped. CONDITION: over 98 blue showing slight muzzle wear. Very good grips. Near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-3894/DS. CURIO. 1200-1800.
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COLT OFFICERS MODEL TARGET 3RD ISSUE DA REVOLVER. Lot #4480 (Sale Order 487 of 701) Cal. 32 Colt. S 643368. Bbl. 6" round heavyweight. Elevation adj. patridge front sight w/ windage adj. square notch rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. checkered backstrap trigger hammer spur. Blue finish. Two piece checkered walnut grips w/ silver rampant colt medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a Colt Archive Properties letter detailing the following information "Serial Number: 643368 / Caliber: .32/c / Barrel Length: 6" / Finish: Blue / Type of stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: State of Massachusetts / Date of Shipment: January 18 1941 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 400". One piece box w/ proper label S on bottom. Box contains test target shooting suggestion brochure cleaning brush in paper sleeve screwdriver in envelope. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 98 finish showing faint edge wear cyl. drag line. Very good grips. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-3902/DS. CURIO. 1400-1900.
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COLT CAMP PERRY SA SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOL. Lot #4481 (Sale Order 488 of 701) Cal. 22 LR. S 787. Bbl. 8 1/4" rnd. Elevation adj. front sight w/ windage adj. square notch rear sight. Left side of chamber block is marked "CAMP PERRY MODEL". 2 Piece checkered walnut grips w/ silver rampant colt medallions. Unique single shot pistol built on a revolver frame. Total production of 2525 mfg. 1926-41. CONDITION: metal retains 95 reblued finish showing scattered spots of corrosion handling marks. Grips show moderate wear w/ chips dents handling marks. Functioning action. Bore is bright retaining lightly worn rifling. 23-5568/DS. CURIO. 800-1200.
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COLT NEW FRONTIER SA REVOLVER. Lot #4482 (Sale Order 489 of 701) Cal. 22 LR. S L13573. Bbl. 6". Serrated ramp front sight square notch adj. rear sight. Six-shot fluted cyl. Blue finish with a case-colored frame. Two-piece checkered plastic eagle grips. Mfg. 1974. CONDITION: near new retaining virtually all finish. Near-excellent bore. 23-6728/DS. CURIO. 500-700.
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COLT HOUSE MODEL SA REVOLVER. Lot #4483 (Sale Order 490 of 701) Cal. 41 RF. S 9583. Bbl. 2 1/2" round with Hartford address. 5-Shot round cyl. Brass frame with spur trigger. The original finish was full nickel. 2 piece walnut bird's head grips. Total of 9952 mfg. 1871-76. CONDITION: bbl. retains 60 nickel. Cyl. has largely faded to brown. The brass frame retains spots of nickel finish in protected areas with balance having acquired a mild mustard patina. Grips show wear with scattered scratches and marks. Action is bound up and will not cock. Pitted bore. 01-24400/DS. ANTIQUE. 400-600.
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COLT NEW LINE 2ND MODEL SA REVOLVER. Lot #4484 (Sale Order 491 of 701) Cal. 32 CF. S 11891. Bbl. 2 1/4" w/ German silver semi-circular front sight. Five shot long flute cyl. Spur trigger. Etched panel cal. marking. Blue case colored finish. 2 piece rosewood bird's head grips. Total of approx. 22000 mfg. 1873-84. CONDITION: very fine. Frame retains over 90 case colors. Cyl. retains over 80 blue showing spots of freckling. Bbl. blue is fading to brown. Original grip finish shows scattered scratches marks. Tight action. Bore retains sharp rifling showing small spots of very light pitting. 01-21876/DS. ANTIQUE. 500-1000.
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COLT 3RD MODEL DERINGER. Lot #4485 (Sale Order 492 of 701) Cal. 41 RF. S 18093 located under left grip. Bbl. 2 1/2" w/ semi-circular German silver front sight. Brass action has spur trigger standard model sloping hammer. 2 piece bird's head walnut grips. CONDITION: bbl. finish has faded to gray w/ scattered pitting. Brass action shows a mild mustard patina. Grips have age darkened worn appearance w/ scratches marks. Pitted bore retains largely intact rifling. 24-851/DS. CURIO. 400-600.
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FREEDOM ARMS 83 PREMIER GRADE SA REVOLVER. Lot #4486 (Sale Order 493 of 701) Cal. 500 Wyoming Express. S I1002. Bbl. 7 1/2" ported. Ramped gold bead front sight. Adjustable rear sight. Stainless finish. Black micarta grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered factory box w/ foam inserts. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent including bore. Action is functional when hand cycled. 24-1869/MJC. MODERN. 1750-2500.
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FREEDOM ARMS 83 PREMIER GRADE SA REVOLVER. Lot #4487 (Sale Order 494 of 701) Cal. 357 Mag/38 Spl. S H0599. Bbl. 9". Globe blade front sight. Iron Sight Gun Works adjustable rear sight. Stainless finish. Laminated wood grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered factory box w/ foam inserts matching numbered spare cyl. paperwork. CONDITION: all aspects rate very good plus or better w/ some light handling marks on grips metal. Action is functional when hand cycled. Bright near excellent bore. 24-1870/MJC. MODERN. 1200-1800.
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FREEDOM ARMS MODEL 83 FIELD GRADE SA REVOLVER. Lot #4488 (Sale Order 495 of 701) Cal. 454 Casull. S DF3372. Bbl. 7 1/2" round with ramp-mounted replacement blade front sight. Leopold M8-4X ER stainless scope on Buehler mounts. Five-shot round cyl. Stainless steel construction. Two-piece rosewood grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original-style foam-lined blue box. Label has corrected S. CONDITION: 98 stainless finish showing small scuffs and a cyl. drag line. Very good grips. Near-excellent bore. Scope has clear optics. 23-6207/DS. MODERN. 1500-2000.
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FREEDOM ARMS MODEL 83 PREMIER GRADE SA REVOLVER. Lot #4489 (Sale Order 496 of 701) Cal. 475 Linebaugh. S K0429. Bbl. 7 1/2". Ramp-mounted replaceable bead blade front sight with iron base V-notch adj. rear sight. Five-shot round cyl. Stainless steel construction. Two-piece black synthetic grips. Introduced in 1983. CONDITION: near-excellent stainless finish showing a faint cyl. drag line. Very good grips. Bright near-excellent bore. 23-6236/DS. MODERN. 1500-2250.
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FREEDOM ARMS 83 PREMIER GRADE REVOLVER. Lot #4490 (Sale Order 497 of 701) Cal. 475 Linebaugh/480 Ruger. S 475 Linebaugh/480 Ruger. Bbl. 7 1/2". Fiber optic front sight. Adjustable square notch rear sight. Stainless finish. White colored laminate grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered factory box w/ foam inserts spare 480 Ruger cyl. warranty card manual. CONDITION: all aspects rate very good plus or better w/ some light scratches handling marks. Excellent mechanics when hand cycled. 24-1866/MJC. MODERN. 1000-1500.
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FREEDOM ARMS 97 PREMIER GRADE SA REVOLVER. Lot #4491 (Sale Order 498 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt/45 ACP. S P002. Bbl. 7 1/8". Adjustable square notch rear sight. Stainless finish w/ scroll vine leaf engraving. Black micarta grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered factory box w/ foam inserts spare 45 ACP matching numbered engraved cyl. factory paperwork. CONDITION: metal shows a couple light scratches minor handling marks. Action is functional when hand cycled. Other aspects near excellent. 24-1867/MJC. MODERN. 1500-2000.
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ENGRAVED FREEDOM ARMS 97 PREMIER GRADE SAREVOLVER. Lot #4492 (Sale Order 499 of 701) Cal. 224-32 FA. S V002. Bbl. 7 1/2". Ramped blade front sight. Adjustable square notch rear sight. Stainless finish w/ scroll leaf vine engraving. Black micarta grips w/ floral carving. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered factory box w/ foam inserts. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent. Excellent mechanics when hand cycled. 24-1871/MJC. MODERN. 1500-2250.
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JOHN MORGAN ENGRAVED FREEDOM ARMS 97 PREMIER GRADE Lot #4493 (Sale Order 500 of 701) SA REVOLVER. Cal. 17 HMR. S U002. Bbl. 7 1/2". Ramped serrated blade front sight. Adjustable rear sight. Stainless finish w/ vine leave engraving done by John Morgan of Arco Idaho. Black micarta grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered display case w/ 25th Anniversary Freedom Arms Model 83 silver coin. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent. 24-1872/MJC. MODERN. 1500-2250.
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CONSECUTIVE PAIR OF ASM HARTFORD MODEL SA Lot #4494 (Sale Order 501 of 701) REVOLVERS. Pair of Armi San Marcos SAA style revolvers. Both Cal. 45 Colt. S's SA26227 SA26228. Bbls. 4 3/4". Round blade front sights. Fixed rear sights. Case colored frames hammers loading gates. Blued bbls. cyls. Faux ivory grips w/ rampant Colt US eagle. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 12 45 Colt snap caps two sets of smooth hardwood grips. CONDITION: all aspects of both revolvers rate very good plus or better w/ some light handling operational wear. 24-1454 24-1455/MJC. BOTH MODERN. 800-1200 for lot.
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CIMARRON DOC HOLLIDAY THUNDERER SA REVOLVER. Lot #4495 (Sale Order 502 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt. S P77076. Bbl. 3 1/2". Round blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Nickel-plated finish w/ fire-blued small parts. Faux ivory grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching-numbered factory box w/ manual gun belt holster push-dagger knife sheath. CONDITION: all aspects are near excellent. PROVENANCE: the collection of Gun Sport Ltd. owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-4307/MJC. MODERN. 1250-1750.
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ONE OF A KIND ROY ROGERS 10 GUN COMMEMORATIVE SET. Lot #4496 (Sale Order 503 of 701) This unique grouping includes limited editions by Mossberg Winchester as well as prototype Ruger SA revolver editions sponsored by Limited Editions Sales of Erie PA. Ron Mahovsky was a custom gunsmith for Metalife Industries and a member of the Outstanding American Handgunner Awards Foundation Inc. During the 11th annual meeting in 1983 this organization recognized the top 10 candidates in the USA for their handgunning achievements.
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RARE HENRY BIG BOY INDIANAPOLIS 500 CENTENNIAL Lot #4497 (Sale Order 504 of 701) LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45 Colt. S BB0016748C. Bbl. 20" oct. Gold bead front sight. Sporting rear sight. Gold-finished commemorative to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Numbered 77 out of 100 made by AA Engraving of Rapid City SD. Receiver has floral engraving with several scenes of racing including vintage motorcycling and automobile racing. Right side of the receiver also has a plaque telling the history of the speedway. Both sides of bbl. have "1909 INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY 2009" markings. Top of the bbl. is marked "THE GREATEST RACE COURSE IN THE WORLD". Tang of the buttplate has Culver Block brick engraving. Plastic band is present on the lever likely indicating this rifle is unfired. Walnut stock has several carvings of racing including vintage cars NASCAR and open-cockpit race cars. Butt and forend also have carvings of the Indianapolis Speedway logo. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory box matching-numbered to the gun manual gun sock with AA Engraving sticker a certificate of authenticity a framed photo of the Indy 500 Hall of Fame with every winner from 1911 until 2008 a matching-numbered wooden display case a factory display stand and paperwork from AA Engraving. CONDITION: all aspects are near new in the box. 23-4795/MJC. MODERN. 6000-9000.
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BEAUTIFUL WILD WEST GUNS CO-PILOT TAKEDOWN RIFLE. Lot #4498 (Sale Order 505 of 701) Cal. 50 Alaskan. S 99007661. Bbl. 16.5". The Wild West Guns Co-Pilot chambered in several different big bore options has become a legendary bush rifle for dangerous game hunters backpackers campers when spending time in the tough Alaskan bush. Starting life as a large loop Marlin Model 1870 it is completely disassembled converted to a take-down configuration. The barrel is cut ported chambered in 50 Alaskan. The sights are upgraded to an elevation adjustable rear peep sight a high visibility blade w/ a white face. The action is tuned for feeding extraction ejection before being reassembled w/ a WWG Bear Proof Ejector a crisp 3-pound Trigger Happy kit. The beautiful checkered forend stock are assembled the stock fit w/ a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad to tame the additional recoil. It is parkerized for a durable finish packaged in a lockable aluminum Royal hard case for easy transportation. Sling swivels front rear. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 23"x7"x8" Royal aluminum case. CONDITION: All aspects indicate very little use if any. Some light finish thinning on top of receiver indicating prior scope mounting. A few very light impressions in shoulder stock otherwise retaining its factory luster sharp checkering. Smooth crisp trigger. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. 24-752/JZ. MODERN. 4000-6000.
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1 OF 3000 ENGRAVED BROWNING MODEL 1886 HIGH GRADE Lot #4499 (Sale Order 506 of 701) LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 45-70. S 01225NY6CT. Bbl. 22". 1 of only 3000 Model 1886 High Grade lever action saddle ring carbines mfg. in Japan and imported/retailed by Browning Arms Company. Left side of the rnd. bbl. is marked with Browning's importer information above "MADE IN JAPAN" followed by the cal. designation at the breech with "1 OF 3000" marked over the top of the bbl. and the model and cal. designations marked on the right. Left side of receiver features near full coverage engraving of a scene of 2 gold inlaid deer with the right featuring ensuite engraving of a scene of 2 gold inlaid bears. Receiver and lever exhibit a polished finish with the bbl. mag. tube bolt assembly saddle ring and buttplate exhibiting a blue finish. Trigger exhibits a gold plated finish. Nicely figured checkered wood straight grip buttstock and forend. Blade front sight with ladder rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. CONDITION: near new with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory finishes overall. Brilliant mirror bore exhibiting what appears to be a concentrated area of light to mild pitting towards the muzzle and retaining well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is very good to excellent showing a few mild superficial handling marks. Box shows exterior wear with a few tears and small holes from handling and storage but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. 24-1588/MLW. MODERN. 2000-3000.
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BROWNING MODEL 1886 STATE OF MONTANA CENTENNIAL Lot #4500 (Sale Order 507 of 701) LIMITED EDITION LEVER ACTION RIFLE ENGRAVED BY T. MORI. WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 45-70. S 00602MT1889. Bbl. 26". 1 of only 2000 State of Montana Model 1886 Centennial lever action rifles mfg. in Japan and imported/retailed by Browning Arms Company. The left quarter flat of the octagonal bbl. is marked with Browning's importer information above "MADE IN JAPAN" with the cal. designation marked at the breech. Right quarter flat of bbl. is marked with the model and cal. designations. Left side of receiver is engraved with the outline of the state of Montana featuring a scene of a gold engraved bison followed by 2 banners reading "1889" and "1989" in gold letters as well as The Great Seal of the State of Montana above the engravers signature "T.MORI". Right side of receiver is engraved with a banner that reads "MONTANA 1889 1989" above a smaller banner reading "ONE OF 2000" followed by the S and a scene of a gold engraved bear. Receiver and lever exhibit a bright polished finish with the bbl. mag. tube forend cap hammer trigger and buttplate exhibiting a blue finish. Nicely figured checkered wood straight grip buttstock and forend. Brass beaded blade front sight with square notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. CONDITION: excellent with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finishes with some small spots and flecks of dark discoloration present on the underside of the receiver. Brilliant mirror bore exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is very good to excellent showing a few minor marks and small impressions. Box shows exterior wear from handling and storage but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. 24-1587/MLW. MODERN. 2000-3000.
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BROWNING MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4501 (Sale Order 508 of 701) Cal. 45-70. S 03771PT197. Bbl. 26". Model 1886 lever action rifle mfg. in Japan and imported/retailed by Browning Arms Company. Left quarter flat of the octagonal bbl. is marked with Browning's importer information above "MADE IN JAPAN" with the cal. designation marked at the breech. Right quarter flat is marked with the model and cal. designations. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Plain wood straight grip buttstock and forend. Brass beaded blade front sight with semi-buckhorn square notch rear sight. CONDITION: excellent with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish exhibiting few minute superficial handling marks overall. Mirror bore exhibiting a few spots of what appears to be either hardened grease or light pitting and retaining well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows a few light superficial marks from handling and storage but otherwise is very good overall. 24-1448/MLW. MODERN. 1500-2000.
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BROWNING MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT Lot #4502 (Sale Order 509 of 701) BREECHLOADING RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. S 06615NT247. Bbl. 28". Model 1885 High Wall single shot breechloading rifle mfg. in Japan and imported/retailed by Browning Arms Company. The left side of the octagonal bbl. is marked with Browning's importer information above "MADE IN JAPAN" with the model and cal. designations marked on the right. Right side of receiver is marked with the S. Metal components exhibit a blue finish. Checkered wood straight grip buttstock and schnabel tip forend. Blade front sight with semi-buckhorn square notch rear sight. CONDITION: excellent with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finish exhibiting few light superficial handling marks overall. Mirror bore exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is very good to excellent overall. 24-881/MLW. MODERN. 700-1000.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4503 (Sale Order 510 of 701) Cal. 25-20. S# 431202. Bbl. 24" octagon. Lyman replacement bead front sight with original sporting rear sight. Full length mag. Walnut forearm and straight grip stock with crescent steel buttplate. 1901 mfg. CONDITION: restored rifle. Bbl. and mag tube have 98 bright reblued finish. Reblued frame shows carry wear on edges and forward portion. Hammer and lever have very good recase colored finish. Stocks have high gloss refinish showing scattered marks. Bore dark with worn rifling. 22-5836/DS. CURIO. 600-900.
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WINCHESTER 94 FLAT BAND LEVER ACTION CARBINE. Lot #4504 (Sale Order 511 of 701) Cal. 30 WCF. S 1457246. Bbl. 20" w/ hooded ramp bead front sight and sporting rear sight. Full-length mag w/ flat mag. band associated w/ production during WWII. Long wood walnut forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: 90 lightly worn blue shows scattered spots of freckling. Moderately worn wood finish showing scattered scratches handling marks. Bright near-excellent bore. 23-5780/DS. CURIO. 700-1000.
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CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED WINCHESTER 94 TRAPPER LEVER Lot #4505 (Sale Order 512 of 701) ACTION CARBINES. Both: Cals. 30-30. Bbls. 16". Full length mags. Actions have saddle rings on left sides. Carbine forearms straight grip walnut stocks w/ original buttplates. Both mfg. 1981. 1 S 4938801. Blade front sight w/ elevator adj. sporting rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered box. CONDITION: near excellent w/ over 98 wood metal finish. Bright near excellent bore. 2 S 4938800. Replacement white bead front sight folding leaf rear sight w/ Lyman 66A receiver sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered box. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 98 finish. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: From the Working Reference Collection of Military Arms Instructor Master Sergeant Vincent Pestilli. 23-7586 23-7587/DS. BOTH MODERNS. 1000-1500.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 94AE TRAPPER LEVER ACTION Lot #4506 (Sale Order 513 of 701) SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 30-30 Win. S 5628113. Bbl. 16 1/8". Model 94AE Trapper lever action carbine mfg. by Winchester. Left side of bbl. is marked with the Winchester trademark logo followed by the model and cal. designations above Winchester's mfg. information. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Plain wood straight grip buttstock and forend. Hooded blade front sight with large U-notch rear sight. Left side of receiver is mounted with a saddle ring. Factory lever has been replaced by an enlarged loop lever. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original factory lever. CONDITION: excellent with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finish exhibiting some scattered superficial handling marks and some scattered flecks of light surface oxidation overall. Mirror bore exhibiting what appears to be grease and well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows some scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. 24-1678/MLW. MODERN. 800-1200.
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WINCHESTER 1873 THEODORE ROOSEVELT COMMEMORATIVE Lot #4507 (Sale Order 514 of 701) LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45 Colt. S 00056ZP73G. Limited edition upgraded by AAA Engraving Inc. of Rapid City SD. Bbl. 24" octagon. Bead front sight with elevator adj. sporting rear sight. Full-length mag. Full gold-anodized finish with gold silver action scenes. Right side of the receiver shows the Treaty of Portsmouth and the Panama Canal Zone with a conservation theme on the sideplate showing Teddy Roosevelt in the Rocky Mountains. Left side features the Capitol Building and Teddy as a police commissioner with a scene of the charging Rough Riders on the sideplate. Scenes are highlighted by wedges of silver-finished scroll. The right side of the forearm has a laser-carved inscription "PERSONALLY I PREFER A WINCHESTER". Left side of the forearm is laser-engraved with "1858 THEODORE ROOSEVELT 1919". Pistol grip of the stock has laser-engraved vignettes highlighted by a foliate scroll titled "AUTHOR" "HUNTER". Left side of the stock has a circular carving of the Roosevelt family. The gold-finished crescent buttplate has a silver-finished Roosevelt portrait. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing gun cover Winchester paperwork and trigger lock. CONDITION: as new in the box. 23-6453/DS. MODERN. 1200-1800.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 HIGH GRADE JOHN WAYNE Lot #4508 (Sale Order 515 of 701) 100TH ANNIVERSARY LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX & ACCESSORIES. Cal. 44-40. S# JW100H2829. Bbl. 18 ½” Model 1892 High Grade John Wayne 100th Anniversary Limited Edition lever action saddle ring carbine mfg. in Japan by Miroku, imported by BACO Inc., and retailed by Winchester. The top of the rnd. bbl. is marked with John Wayne's signature, with the model and cal. designations on the left, and Miroku's mfg. and BACO's importer information marked on the right. Left side of receiver features scroll engraving, with John Wayne atop a horse, followed by "1907", "JOHN WAYNE AMERICAN, "2007" within a banner, and a portrait of John Wayne. Right side of receiver features matching scroll engraving and is marked with another portrait of John Wayne, followed by "COURAGE", "STRENGTH, and "GRIT" within a banner, followed by "JW" between "JOHN WAYNE" and "CENTENNIAL" banners. Sides of the enlarged loop lever feature light scroll engraving. Upper receiver tang is marked with the Winchester trademark logo above "MODEL 1892". Receiver, lever, and bbl. bands exhibit a polished finish, with the bbl., mag. tube, saddle ring, hammer, trigger, and buttplate exhibiting a blue finish. Smooth wood straight grip buttstock and forend. Right side of buttstock is inlaid with a John Wayne commemorative medallion. Brass blade front sight with ladder rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box with commemorative sleeve, as well as 3 50-rd. boxes of Winchester John Wayne 100 Year anniversary 44-40 200 grain soft point ammunition. CONDITION: near new, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory finishes overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent. Box and sleeve exhibit some mild wear, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. Ammunition boxes exhibit scattered superficial marks from handling and storage, with 1 appearing to have been dropped on its end and showing creasing. (24-1184/MLW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.
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WINCHESTER 1895 GRADE 1 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4509 (Sale Order 516 of 701) Cal. 270 Win. S 07NR700869. Bbl. 24" tapered round. Ramp mounted brass bead front sight w/ elevator adj. sporting rear sight aftermarket Marbles tang sight. Blue finished. Action features a top tang sliding safety. Schnable tipped forearm straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate cut checkering. Added swivel bases front base is band mounted. Mfg. 1997-99. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 98 metal finish. Very good stock finish shows a couple of small marks. Bright near excellent bore. 24-46/DS. MODERN. 700-1000.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 9410 LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN WITH Lot #4510 (Sale Order 517 of 701) MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 410 2 1/2". S SG41235. Bbl. 20". Model 9410 lever action shotgun mfg. by Winchester. Left side of bbl. is marked with the model and cal. designations above Winchester's mfg. information with the Winchester trademark logo marked on the right. Metal components exhibit a blue finish with the aluminum forend cap exhibiting a black enamel finish. Checkered wood straight grip buttstock and forend. Green fiber optic front sight with shallow V-notch rear sight. Invector Improved Cyl. choke. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. CONDITION: near new with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory finish overall. Mirror bore. Wood furniture is excellent. Box shows some exterior wear from handling and storage but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. 24-1676/MLW. MODERN. 1000-1500.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 9410 LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN. Lot #4511 (Sale Order 518 of 701) Cal. 410 ga. 2 1/2". S SG03316A. Bbl. 24" round. Ramp-mounted green fiber optic front sight with sporting rear sight. Full-length mag. Action has cross-bolt safety blue finish. Band-fastened long wood carbine forearm and straight grip walnut stock with cut checkering and original black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing hammer extension owner's manual warrantee center list warrantee card trigger lock. CONDITION: as new in the box. 23-6491/DS. MODERN. 1000-1500.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 9422 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4512 (Sale Order 519 of 701) Cal. 22 S L LR. S F304164. Bbl. 20 1/4". Model 9422 lever action rifle mfg. by Winchester. Left side of bbl. is marked with the Winchester trademark logo followed by the model and cal. designations above Winchester's mfg. information. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Plain wood straight grip buttstock and forend. Ramped and hooded aluminum beaded blade front sight with U-notch rear sight. CONDITION: very good with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish exhibiting a few superficial handling marks overall. Receiver screw on left exhibits some light marring. Brilliant mirror bore exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows some scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. 24-1677/MLW. MODERN. 700-1000.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 94 ANTLERED GAME LEVER ACTION Lot #4513 (Sale Order 520 of 701) RIFLE WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX ACCESSORIES. Cal. 30-30 Win. S AG15595. Bbl. 20". Model 94 Antlered Game lever action rifle mfg. by Winchester. Left side of bbl. is marked with the Winchester trademark logo followed by the model and cal. designations above Winchester's mfg. information with "antlered game" marked on the right in gold characters. Sides of receiver exhibit scroll engraving with scenes and portraits of elk deer caribou and moose. Upper receiver tang is marked "MODEL 1894/ WINCHESTER". Receiver lever and bbl. bands exhibit a gold finish with the bbl. mag. tube bolt hammer trigger and buttplate exhibiting a blue finish. Checkered wood straight grip buttstock and handguard. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory styrofoam insert with sleeve and 2 20-rd. boxes of Winchester Antlered Game 30-30 ammunition. CONDITION: near new with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory finishes exhibiting a few light superficial handling marks overall. Mirror bore exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent. Styrofoam insert and sleeve exhibiting some wear from handling and storage but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable overall. 24-1679/MLW. MODERN. 700-1000.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 94 XTR LANDER CENTENNIAL LEVER Lot #4514 (Sale Order 521 of 701) ACTION RIFLE WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 30-30. S 5136014. Bbl. 20". Model 94 XTR Lander Centennial commemorative lever action rifle mfg. by Winchester. Left side of the bbl. is marked with the Winchester trademark logo followed by the model and cal. designations above Winchester's mfg. information with "LANDER CENTENNIAL - 1884 - 1984/ 1 OF 400" in gold characters marked on the right. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Checkered wood straight grip buttstock and forend. Right side of buttstock is inlaid with a commemorative centennial coin. Ramped and hooded blade front sight with U-notch rear sight. Lever retains its original hang tag with the buttstock retaining its original "GENUINE AMERICAN/ WALNUT" sticker. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. CONDITION: near new with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory finish overall. Brilliant mirror bore exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent overall. Box shows age related discoloration and some exterior wear from handling and storage but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. 24-2006/MLW. MODERN. 700-1000.
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WINCHESTER SERIAL No. 79 MODEL 94 BICENTENNIAL Lot #4515 (Sale Order 522 of 701) LEVER ACTION CARBINE. Cal. 30-30 Win. S USA 79. Bbl 20” with dovetailed post style front sight and elevator adjustable rear. Mfg. 1976 in celebration of America’s Bicentennial year 19999 units. Attractive silver finished receiver having engraved borders with eagle on left plus “76” and 13 stars on right. Saddle ring carbine configured with saddle ring on left plus early carbine style curved metal buttplate. Nicely grained walnut stock set with cut checkering and long wood forend silver finished Bicentennial medallion in right side of buttstock. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: near excellent original box with decorative sleeve plus 1976 Winchester catalogue and hang tag. 2 boxes 20 rds. each of Winchester Bicentennial marked ammo nickel plated cases. CONDITION: small chip on left side of buttstock adjacent to carbine buttplate that has two very small spots of oxidation all other aspects near excellent appearing new and unfired. 24-2148/NW. MODERN. 1000-1500.
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WINCHESTER SERIAL No. 312 MODEL 94 GOLDEN SPIKE Lot #4516 (Sale Order 523 of 701) LEVER ACTION CARBINE. Cal. 30-30 Win. S GS312. Bbl 20” with standard carbine ramped and hooded front sight plus elevator adjustable rear. Issued 1969 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of east and west railroads meeting in Promontory Utah 69996 units. Very attractive commemorative due to tasteful amount of gold plating and impressive stock having nice marbled figure in buttstock plus very low number. Saddle ring carbine with standard checkered patterned straight buttplate that is gold plated. UNATTACEHED ACCESSORIES: original box with colorful sleeve and carbine hang tag. CONDITION: some very faint signs of handling showing mainly on left side of stock set along with slight tarnish flaws in plating of buttplate. Some extremely faint marks on metal finish that are barely visible. Overall near excellent with unfired appearance. 24-2149/NW. CURIO. 750-1000.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 9422M LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4517 (Sale Order 524 of 701) Cal. 22 Magnum. S F141944. Bbl. 20" with hooded ramp bead front sight elevator adj. sporting rear. Tubular mag. Action is fitted with a Weaver scope base. Walnut forearm and straight grip stock with plastic buttplate. CONDITION: 98 blue original wood finish shows scratches marks small dents. Stock has a small crack extending from the lower tang. Very good bore. 23-6517/DS. MODERN. 800-1200.
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WINCHESTER MODEL 62 SLIDE ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4518 (Sale Order 525 of 701) Cal. 22 S L LR. S 2402. Bbl. 23" round with sporting sights. Tubular mag. Small round grooved forearm and straight grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. Mfg. 1982. CONDITION: over 80 lightly faded blue showing small handling marks with spotted flaking on the action. Wood finish shows light wear with scattered scratches marks. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: from the Working Reference Collection of Military Arms Instructor Master Sergeant Vincent Pestilli. 23-7479/DS. CURIO. 400-600.
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HENRY REPEATING ARMS MODEL H011 LEVER ACTION RIFLE Lot #4519 (Sale Order 526 of 701) WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 44-40. S BTH02752. Bbl. 24 3/8". Model H011 "New Original Henry" lever action rifle mfg. by Henry Repeating Arms. Top of the semi-octagonal bbl. is marked "HENRY'S PATENT OCT. 16. 1860 CAL 44-40" followed by Henry Repeating Arms' Bayonne NJ address. Lower receiver tang is marked with the S. Brass receiver and buttplate exhibit a polished finish with the bbl. lever and hammer exhibiting a blue finish. Figured plain wood straight grip buttstock. Blade front sight with ladder rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. CONDITION: excellent with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finishes overall exhibiting some scattered light superficial marks from handling and storage. Mirror bore exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Stock is excellent overall. Box shows some light exterior wear but is otherwise very good overall. 23-6429/MLW. MODERN. 700-1100.
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HENRY REPEATING ARMS MODEL H009CC CASE COLOR Lot #4520 (Sale Order 527 of 701) HARDENED LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 30-30. S WTTCC001293. Bbl. 20". Model H009CC lever action rifle mfg. by Henry Repeating Arms. Left quarter flat of the octagonal bbl. is marked with Henry's Rice Lake WI address with the cal. designation marked on the right. Upper receiver tang is marked with the model designation above the S. Receiver and forend cap exhibit a case-color hardened finish with the bbl. mag. tube and lever exhibiting a blue finish. Checkered wood straight grip buttstock with checkered wood forearm. Brass-beaded blade front sight with U-notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. CONDITION: near new with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory finishes overall. Mirror bore exhibiting what appears to be a layer of grease and retaining well-defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent overall. Box shows some mild exterior wear from handling and storage but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. 23-6768/MLW. MODERN. 500-800.
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HENRY REPEATING ARMS MODEL H018AH-414 "AXE .410" Lot #4521 (Sale Order 528 of 701) LEVER ACTION FIREARM WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 410 GA 2 1/2". S AHFTL08964. Bbl. 15 1/8". Model H018AH-414 "Axe .410" lever action firearm mfg. by Henry Repeating Arms. Left side of the rnd. bbl is marked with Henry's mfg. information with the cal. designation marked on the right. Upper receiver tang is marked with the model designation above the S. Receiver and lever exhibit a matte black finish with the bbl. and mag. tube exhibiting a blue finish. Smooth wood "axe" handle grip with smooth wood forend. Brass bead front sight. Muzzle features an internally threaded invector-style full choke. This item is simply classified as a "Firearm" necessitating only an ATF Form 4473 to purchase. Purchasers must be 21 years of age. It is important to note that while it is perfectly legal under federal law some states do not allow ownership such as MA and MD and other states may require additional paperwork or alterations in order to remain compliant. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. CONDITION: near new with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory finishes overall. Mirror bore. Wood furniture is excellent overall. Box shows some exterior wear but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. 23-6385/MLW. MODERN. 400-600.
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MARLIN MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH MATCHING Lot #4522 (Sale Order 529 of 701) FACTORY BOX. Cal. 44 Mag. S 22078001. Bbl. 20 1/4". Model 1894 lever action rifle mfg. by Marlin Firearms Co. Left side of bbl. is marked w/ Marlin's mfg. informati forend. Ramped hooded blade front sight w/ U-notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. CONDITION: excellent w/ metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finish exhibiting a few superficial handling marks overall. Mirror bore exhibits well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is very good having a few scattered marks from handling storage. Box exhibits mild exterior wearplus a few minor tears but otherwise remains sturdy serviceable. 24-1769/MLW. MODERN. 700-1000.
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MARLIN MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4523 (Sale Order 530 of 701) Cal. 45-70. S RM0041262. Bbl. 19" threaded for a suppressor. Hooded ramp bead front sight and elevator adj. rear sight. Full-length mag. Action has a large loop lever and crossbolt safety. Matte blue finish. The brown tan laminated stock and beavertail forearm have cut checkering and swivel bases. LOP: 13 1/2" over a solid black Marlin pad. WEIGHT: 7 lbs 3.8 oz. Recent mfg. in Mayoden NC. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original foam-lined box with owner's manual Shop Marlin advertisement decal offset hammer spur and trigger lock. CONDITION: as new in the box. 23-6439/DS. MODERN. 500-800.
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FINE MARLIN MODEL 1894PG LEVER ACTION RIFLE Lot #4524 (Sale Order 531 of 701) FORMER WILLIAM BLOUNT COLLECTION. Cal. 44 Mag. S 97022793. Bbl. 20 1/4". Model 1894PG lever action rifle mfg. by Marlin Firearms Co. 1894PG models are very rare and were only produced from 2000-2003. Left side of the bbl. is marked with Marlin's mfg. information above the model and cal. designations. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Checkered wood pistol grip buttstock and forend. Ramped blade front sight with U-notch rear sight. CONDITION: excellent with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory blue finish save for a few light handling marks on the underside of the receiver. Mirror bore exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent overall. PROVENANCE: Spectacular example from the William Blount Collection of extraordinary Marlins. 24-1813/MLW. MODERN. 800-1200..
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FINE MARLIN 1895MR LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH Lot #4525 (Sale Order 532 of 701) MATCHING FACTORY BOX FORMER WILLIAM BLOUNT COLLECTION. Cal. 450 Marlin. S 98001895. Bbl. 22". Model 1895MR lever action rifle mfg. by Marlin Firearms Co. Left side of bbl. is marked with Marlin's mfg. information above the model and cal. designations. These were only manufactured for a very short time and are more commonly found in "guide gun" configuration. Full rifle or long bbl variations are very rare. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Checkered wood pistol grip buttstock and handguard. Ramped hooded and brass beaded blade front sight with U-notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. CONDITION: fine with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory blue finish exhibiting few minute superficial handling marks overall. Mirror bore exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent overall. Box shows some light exterior wear but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: Spectacular example from the William Blount Collection of extraordinary Marlins. 24-1812/MLW. MODERN. 900-1400.
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UBERTI PROTOTYPE FRANKLIN MINT 1873 DELUXE LEVER Lot #4526 (Sale Order 533 of 701) ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF 44-40. S 51145. Built by Uberti in Italy as 1 of 2 firing prototypes of the Buffalo Bill model 1873 issued by Franklin Mint. The Franklin Mint limited edition was a non-firing replica ornamented styled after this hand-engraved prototype. Bbl. 24" octagon. Sporting sights. Full length mag. Action is hand engraved in the Ulrich style featuring a vignette of Buffalo on right sideplate Buffalo chase scene on left sideplate. Balance of receiver sides have vine type scroll engraving w/ punch dot backgrounds fancy borders that continue to upper lower receiver areas along w/ forearm cap buttplate peak. Receiver forearm cap buttplate are gold finished. Blue bbl. mag. tube w/ case colored hammer lever. Forearm ebony tipped pistol grip stock of fancy walnut have style H hand checkering. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter dated May 29 1992 to the consignor authenticating this rare prototype "I confirm in this letter that two prototypes of the Cody Replica were made by Uberti in Brescia Italy. You now own one and I own the other.". Also includes 4 piece cleaning rod held in stock compartment. CONDITION: metal retains 99 gold blue case colored finish. Gloss wood finish is cracking chipping w/ age. Forearm shows shrinking w/ poor fit at action. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 24-735/DS. MODERN. 3000-6000.
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NAVY ARMS MODEL 1860 HENRY LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #4527 (Sale Order 534 of 701) Cal. 44-40. S 126. Bbl. 22 1/4". Model 1860 Henry lever action rifle mfg. by Navy Arms. Top flat of the octagonal bbl. is marked "HENRY'S PATENT OCT 16 1860/ MANUFACT'D BY NAVY ARMS CO. RIDGEFIELD N.J." with the S stamped at the breech and the cal. designation stamped on the left. Brass receiver plus buttplate exhibit a polished finish with the lever hammer and the bbl. / mag. tube exhibiting a blue finish. Plain wood straight grip buttstock. German silver blade front sight. Rear sight replaced with quality reproduction ladder style. CONDITION: receiver exhibits scattered spots of verdigris discoloration and superficial handling marks overall. Blued components retain the majority of their original factory finish exhibiting some spots of wear some spots of light surface oxidation plus some superficial handling marks. Brilliant mirror bore exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Buttstock exhibits a few marks from handling storage but otherwise remains sturdy serviceable. 24-1766/MLW. MODERN. 1000-1500.
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EARLY SHILOH RIFLE MFG. CO. SHARPS "OLD RELIABLE" Lot #4528 (Sale Order 535 of 701) SINGLE SHOT BREECHLOADING RIFLE. Cal. 50. S 4608. Bbl. 30". Ole Reliable single shot breech loading rifle mfg. by Shiloh Rifle Manufacturing Company in Farmingdale NY. The top flat of the octagonal bbl. is marked "Old Reliable" within a panel followed by "SHILOH RIFLE MFG. CO." with "CALIBRE 50" above "8 1/4" marked at the breech. Left side of the receiver is marked "SHILOH RIFLE MFG. CO./ FARMINGDALE N.Y." with the S marked over the top. Receiver lever hammer and buttplate exhibit a case color hardened finish with bbl. and the double set triggers exhibiting a blue finish. Plain wood straight grip buttstock with smooth wood forend featuring a flared tip. German silver blade front sight with V-notch semi-buckhorn rear sight / ladder rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather soft case. CONDITION: case color hardened components retain the majority of their original factory finish exhibiting some spots of light wear with light to mild surface oxidation present overall. Upper edge of buttplate exhibits moderate surface oxidation. Bbl. is excellent save for a few handling marks present along the edges of the flats. Brilliant mirror bore exhibiting sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture exhibits some scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage but otherwise remains very good overall. Soft case is very good overall. 24-1843/MLW. MODERN. 1200-1800.
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UBERTI 1875 2ND MODEL SCHOFIELD SA REVOLVER. Lot #4529 (Sale Order 536 of 701) Cal. 44 Russian. S F06993. Bbl. 3 1/2". Round blade front sight. V-notch rear sight. Case colored trigger guard hammer trop strap rear sight. Balance of other metal parts are blued. Smooth walnut grips w/ 1877 date US style inspectors cartouches. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered Taylor's box. CONDITION: metal grips rate near excelelnt. Bore is very good but dirty may clean up better. 24-606/MJC. MODERN. 700-1100.
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UBERTI 1875 SCHOFIELD SA REVOLVER. Lot #4530 (Sale Order 537 of 701) Cal. 45 Colt. S F25428. Bbl. 7". Round blade front sight. V-notch rear sight. P-case colored frame hammer top strap trigger guard grip frame. Blued bbl. assembly cyl. Smooth walnut grips. Bottom of the grip frame has "US" marking. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching-numbered factory box that has a tear at one end w/ manual cable lock. CONDITION: all aspects are near excellent. PROVENANCE: the collection of Gun Sport Ltd. owned by Jon R. Thomas. 23-4442/MJC. MODERN. 1200-1700.
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INSCRIBED COLT 2ND GEN 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PROTOTYPE Lot #4531 (Sale Order 538 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S 20816. Backstrap is marked "TO SAUL ARNSTEIN NORTHEAST GUN / COLTS TOP NEW ENGLAND DISTRIBUTORS / FROM JACK KELLEY DISTRICT MANAGER". According to Black Powder Revolvers Reproductions Replicas by Dennis Adler this revolver falls in the range of 25 prototypes. Bbl. 7 1/2" round w/ octagon shank blade sight. Six shot round cyl. w/ Texas ranger scene roll engraving. C series revolver w/ royal blue finished bbl. cyl. Case colored frame hammer loading lever. Brass grip straps. 1 piece walnut grip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Colt Industries detailing the following information "Serial Number: 20816 / Caliber: 44/c / Barrel Length: 7 1/2" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Wood / Shipped To: Jack Kelley Colt Industries Firearms Division / Address: Hartford Connecticut / Date of Shipment: October 131975 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1". Stored in a pink zipper pistol case. CONDITION: over 97 blue. Case colored frame shows spots of fading. Grip straps are acquiring a very light spotted tarnish. Grips show a few small marks. Bright near excellent bore. 01-25118/DS. ANTIQUE. 1000-2000.
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MINIATURE COLT WALKER REVOLVER. Lot #4532 (Sale Order 539 of 701) S 151. Very nice miniature Colt Walker revolver that measures 6 1/2" in length. Revolver does not have any visible maker's markings. Hammer cocks but cyl. does not rotate. Nicely blued bbl. assembly backstrap cyl. Cyl. also has engraved western scene. Case colored ejector rod assembly frame hammer. Brass trigger guard front strap. Smooth walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSOIRES: display case that appears to be marked "PAUL HAURG" at front miniature powder flask miniature loading tool. CONDITION: grips show a couple dings some flaking. Metal near excellent. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24730/MJC. 800-1200.
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DIXIE GUN WORKS FLINTLOCK RIFLE. Lot #4533 (Sale Order 540 of 701) Cal. 52. S 1637. Bbl. 41 1/4". Flintlock rifle mfg. in Japan and retailed by Dixie Gun Works. Top flat of the octagonal bbl. is marked "Dixie Gun Works/ Union City Tennessee" with "MADE IN JAPAN" followed by the S on the left flat. Lockplate bbl. buttplate and trigger guard exhibit a browned finish. Full length buttstock with a circular hole cut into the right side of the butt. Aluminum blade front sight with V-notch rear sight. Double set triggers. CONDITION: very good with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original factory finish overall. Stock shows a few minor marks from handling and storage but otherwise is very good overall. 01-25206/MLW. ANTIQUE. 500-800.
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AMERICAN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION WILD BILL HICKOK Lot #4534 (Sale Order 541 of 701) 1851 NAVY REVOLVERS. S: JBH100 JBH101. This attractive set was presented as the "Best of Show" award by the Colorado Gun Collector's Association at their 2012 Denver show. The winning display titled "Winchester Model 42 Elite Grades" was the winner among a field of 78 displays. Both cals. are .36. Bbls. are 7 1/2" octagon with cone-type sights. Six-shot round roll-engraved cyls. Bbls. frames grip straps loading levers and hammers have 75 coverage of open-pattern foliate scroll hand engravings. Full silver finishes. Synthetic ivory American Eagle grips. A limited edition of 500 was issued as a tribute to "Prince of Pistoleers" as Bill Hickok was known. These ornate revolvers were issued only in pairs as Hickok always carried two. Mfg. in Italy by Uberti. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original glass top French fit case with segmented green interior. The centerpiece of the case is a synthetic leather commemorative plaque holding a dead man's hand aces eights of playing cards. The case also holds two powder flasks two nipple wrenches two bullet molds and the case key. CONDITION: both revolvers appear unfired. Silver finishes have acquired light-age-related tarnishes. The right grip panels show some age-related yellowing. 01-24679 01-24680/DS. ANTIQUES. 2000-3000.
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PAIR OF US HISTORICAL SOCIETY GEORGE WASHINGTON Lot #4535 (Sale Order 542 of 701) COMMERATIVE FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. Both cal. 58. S's 80A 80B. Bbls. 8" brass. 1976 made Belgian repros of the pistols owned by George Washington. Only 975 pairs of these pistols issued by the U.S. Historical Society. Bbls. marked "LONDON" w/ circled "E LG" proofs. Locks both have two eagle markings. Silver furniture w/ face on bottom of grip cap. Locks function well when hand cycled. Walnut stocks. Hardwood ramrods secured by a silver pipe thimble. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked walnut display case w/ key and associated paperwork. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent. 01-25262/MJC. ANTIQUE. 1800-2750.
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AMERICA REMEMBERS TEXAS RANGER DRAGOON REVOLVER. Lot #4536 (Sale Order 543 of 701) Cal. 44. S 107. Bbl. 7 1/2". Brass blade front sight. Uberti made the Dragoon revolver and issued it by America Remembers to commemorate the revolver given by Sam Colt to Texas Ranger Ben McCulloch. Case-colored frame ejector rod assembly hammer. Silver-plated grip straps trigger guard. Backstrap has an inscription that reads "Presented by Sam. Colt to Maj. Ben McCulloch Jan. 1 1848". Cyl. is also silver-plated w/ western scenes. Blued bbl. assembly w/ gold portraits of Sam Colt Ben McCulloch. Also present on bbl. are their signatures and a gold Texas Ranger badge. Smooth walnut grips w/ silver medallion on the left panel that has the Texas Ranger motto "Free as the Breeze Swift as a mustang Tough as a cactus". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: presentation case w/ powder flask nipple wrench loading tool. CONDITION: grips metal show some light handling marks. Very good-plus bright bore. PROVENANCE: the collection of Gun Sport Ltd. owned by Jon R. Thomas. 01-24164/MJC. ANTIQUE. 1500-2000.
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AMERICA REMEMBERS ROBERT E LEE TRIBUTE 1851 NAVY Lot #4537 (Sale Order 544 of 701) REVOLVER. Cal. 36. S A95745. Bbl. 7 1/2". Brass post front sight. Italian-made 1851 Navy revolver commissioned by America Remembers as a commemorative revolver to the famous Confederate General Robert E. Lee. This revolver is number 98 of only 1000 made. Blued finish w/ 24 karat gold inlays including a portrait of Robert E. Lee "CSA" and the quotes "There is a True Glory" "the Glory of Duty Done". Polished brass trigger guard grip frame. Smooth walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: display case w/ Certificate of Authenticity. CONDITION: all aspects are near excellent. PROVENANCE: the collection of Gun Sport Ltd. owned by Jon R. Thomas. 01-24163/MJC. ANTIQUE. 1250-1750.
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US HISTORICAL SOCIETY PATERSON NO 5 REVOLVER. Lot #4538 (Sale Order 545 of 701) Cal. 36. S 440. Bbl. 7 1/2". Round brass blade front sight. Uberti made Paterson No. 5 revolver issued by US Historical Society to commemorate Sam Colt's famous revolver. Top of bbl. marked "Samuel Colt Texas Paterson". Case colored hammer backstrap loading lever. Balance of other parts have blued finish w/ floral engraving. Pearl style grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: display case w/ key bullet mould cap tool screwdriver powder measure a copy of hardcover book "PATERSON COLT PISTOL VARIATIONS" by RL Wilson Philip Phillips. Case lid shows some cracking. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24728/MJC. ANTIQUE. 1000-1500.
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PAIR OF REPRO DRAGOON REVOLVERS. Lot #4539 (Sale Order 546 of 701) Both Cal. 44. S#'s 00872 & 28730. Bbls. 7 1/2". Brass blade front sights. One revolver is Italian made by Uberti & imported by Western Arms. The other revolver appears to be a 2nd Gen Colt w/ Colt's patent & "MODEL U.S.M.R" markings. Both revolvers have blued bbls. & cyls. w/ the latter having western scenes. Both have case colored frames, loading levers & hammers, brass trigger guards & grip frames. Revolvers both function when hand cycled. Walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: green lined hardwood display case w/ powder flask, key, bullet mould & several lead balls. CONDITION: both revolvers rate very good overall w/ some dings, handling & operational wear. The Uberti revolver shows more wear & some light oxidation. Very good bores. PROVENANCE: from the Lifelong Collection of Robert "Mike" Bricker. (01-25079/MJC). BOTH ANTIQUE. $800-1,200 for pair.
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REPLICA ARMS REPRO TEXAS PATERSON REVOLVER. Lot #4540 (Sale Order 547 of 701) Cal. 36. S 711. Bbl. 9". Brass blade front sight. Italian repro Texas Paterson revolver. Blued finish w/ engraved western scene on cyl. Walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: walnut display case w/ cleaning rod priming tool bullet mould key loading tool cap tin powder flask. CONDITION: grips show some light flaking varnish handling marks. Metal retains 93 blue w/ some patches of oxidation near muzzle some dings on cyl. a drag line on cyl. scattered edge handling wear. Good bore that may clean up better. PROVENANCE: from the Lifelong Collection of Robert "Mike" Bricker. 01-25078/MJC. ANTIQUE. 600-900.
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PEDERSOLI PERCUSSION DERRINGER SET Lot #4541 (Sale Order 548 of 701) This lot consists of two repro percussion Derringer pistols. Both Cal. 44. S's 138A 138B. Bbls. 2 1/2". Blade front sights. Case colored lock assemblies marked "DERINGER PHILADELA". Browned finish bbls. also marked "DERINGER PHILADELA". w/ a "P" on left side Silver plated trigger guards stock escutcheons sideplates shield decorations. Checkered walnut stocks. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: presentation case w/ powder flask bullet mould nipple tool screwdriver powder measure. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 01-24734/MJC. ANTIQUE. 700-1100 for pair.
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PIETTA LEMAT REPRO REVOLVER. Lot #4542 (Sale Order 549 of 701) Cal. 44/20 Ga. S L15860. Bbls.7" 5". Post front sight. Italian reproduction of the famous Confederate "Grapeshot" revolver. Blued finish w/ case colored hammer trigger. Cyl. has floral engraving. Bbl. top marked "COL. LEMAT". Checkered walnut grips. Lanyard ring present on bottom of grip frame. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: red lined display case w/ two keys. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent. 01-24910/MJC. ANTIQUE. 700-1000.
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LARGE GENERAL FRED WINCHESTER SLADEN MILITARY Lot #4543 (Sale Order 550 of 701) ARCHIVE 1880-1931. Large group of Fred Sladen's uniform insignia though the ranks are among affects found in his 25" x 16" x 12” trunk with initials and old shipping labels and still have functioning key for the 2 locks. Inside trunk is WW1 OD helmet with 3rd Army painted insignia aiguillette with tag gas mask with canvas bag strap. There is a large group of insignia from his earliest ranks out of West Point through general. Insignia includes: four sets of shoulder straps 2nd Lieutenant 1st Lieutenant Captain Major metal lieutenant colonel oak leaves silver colonel eagles and general stars. There are chevrons and belt buckles from USMA cadet days. 2 WW1 Victory medals each with 2 clasps 1918 Chateau-Thierry medal with busts of Washington Lafayette several foreign shoulder knots 3 navy hat bands sterling framed photo of young Lt. Sladen wearing collar eagles and crossed rifle insignia that is included. His wife Elizabeth Lefferts Sladen kept her Society of Colonial Wars Society of Colonial Dames Mayflower Descendants medals in her husband's Legion D'Honneur medal box along with miniature Legion D'Honneur and 5 other miniatures including DFC DSC. There are many buttons taken from uniforms throughout Sladen's career including West Point Span-Am WW1. Also in lot are several items of General Fred W Sladen Jr. including a 3rd Infantry Division stein 1953 a small painted box presented to Brigadier General Fred Sladen 1959 from "the dog faced soldiers from Fedala" with some of his insignia. CONDITION: good to very good overall. 02-21378/JS. 2000-4000.
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SLADEN FAMILY PHOTO ARCHIVE. Lot #4544 (Sale Order 551 of 701) Family photos including fine 19th century miniature painting on ivory of well-dressed young lady in oval bezel sixth plate unidentified daguerreotype of young lady two albums of gem tintypes of children two of which are identified as Fred Sladen and 2 as Lefferts and James Morris Brady CDV of Colonel Marshall Lefferts in Civil War uniform with staff sword 9 images of Joseph A. Sladen 1870s-1900 about 50 more family images including circa 1900 full plate glass negative of Colby college baseball team. CONDITION: good-very good overall. 02-17895-3/JS. 500-1000.
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GROUP OF EIGHT SPRINGFIELD CARBINE DOCUMENTED Lot #4545 (Sale Order 552 of 701) CARTRIDGE CASES ONE 45-70 CARBINE BULLET FROM CUSTER BATTLEFIELD. Each of these casings and bullet are numbered with signed affidavit of where these were excavated each has map transparency showing the exact spot found when transparency laid over map. Copy of sample documentation in catalog and online. In the past 1980s similar well documented relics from the Custer Battlefield have sold for several thousand dollars each. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: affidavits and map transparencies showing position of each casing or bullet. CONDITION: good overall all uncleaned and as found mostly dented or smashed. Small inked numbers on each. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-22015/JS. 1000-2000.
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19 STAR AMERICAN FLAG COMMEMORATING INDIANA Lot #4546 (Sale Order 553 of 701) STATEHOOD. This well made light weight cotton flag most likely dates from the Centennial 1876 or Indiana's centennial 1916 with 19 hand sewn double applique cotton stars the central star is 8.5" the other 18 stars are 4.25". 19 star American flags were only official 1816-1817 and few known survivors. 10' on fly 64" leading edge w/ canvas hoist. CONDITION: good overall staining colors overall very good. 02-21298/JS. 2000-3000.
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GROUP OF SIX 19TH CENTURY BAYONETS. Lot #4547 (Sale Order 554 of 701) 1 Springfield model 1873 trowel bayonet very good retains blue on handle. 2 Springfield model 1855/1861 angular bayonet US surcharge incorrect metal scabbard good. 3 Springfield model 1855/1861 angular bayonet rusted relic. 4 Springfield model 1873 angular bayonet metal scabbard with leather frog and "US" rosette retains most bright blue on bayonet scabbard body very good overall. 5 Springfield model 1873 angular bayonet metal scabbard with leather frog and "US" rosette retains most original bright blue on blade frog is torn separating but still attached. 6 3rd model Brown Bess angular bayonet with ring for Lyle catch blade proofed reproduction scabbard sling good overall bayonet has iron patina pitting. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21660/JS. 400-600.
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US 1872 CAVALRY OFFICER SABER CASED HIGH GRADE Lot #4548 (Sale Order 555 of 701) SWORD BELT. 34" etched San Francisco marked saber sharkskin grip raised relief American eagle and 13 stars on top of gilded hilt hard metal plated scabbard with gilded brass mounts sword belt is in jappaned tin box beautiful and complete. CONDITION: sword and belt are fine overall over half the original gold plate is found on sword and virtually all original gold on eagle belt plate. Belt is also fine complete with sword hangers. PROVENANCE: from Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21419/JS. 400-600.
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INDIAN WAR ERA BELT RIG WITH EMBOSSED HOLSTER Lot #4549 (Sale Order 556 of 701) CIVIL WAR POUCHES. This attractive rig consists of a non-regulation belt without loops or rings. There is no sizing loop or holes but the buckle is a standard Civil War-issue NCO style. Together with the belt is an Indian War-era black bridle leather holster with an embossed “US” on the flap. The inside top of the holster is marked “MADE BY J.I. PITTMAN N-Y”. The lot further includes a Civil War carbine box with a wooden insert to hold 20 cartridges. The box is marked on the inner flap “J. CUMMINGS. SPRINGFIELD. MASS.” and the outer flap has a partially visible inspector’s mark in an oval. The black bridle leather pistol box has a script “US” stamped on the lower left of the outer flap. The black bridle leather cap box is complete with pick and interior wool. The inner flap is marked “H.G. HAEDRICH PHILADA”. The outer flap has a partially visible inspector’s mark in an oval. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: please see page 754 of the Meadows book for similar examples. A copy of this page is included with the lot. CONDITION: the belt as well as the boxes generally show light wear with minor flexing and flaking. The holster is a superior specimen showing light wear overall with minor flexing to the top of the flap. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22098/BF. 3000-4000.
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US M1874 CAVALRY BELT RIG WITH M1875 SWIVEL Lot #4550 (Sale Order 557 of 701) HOLSTER APPROPRIATE BOXES. This lot consists of a fine M1874 cavalry belt with a standard M1872 “US” belt plate. The belt is equipped with two rectangular brass suspension brackets. The bracket closest to the keeper has a brass-hooked loop for sword suspension and the front bracket has a leather strap with a quick-detach clip at the end. The rig includes a scarce M1875 unmarked Hoffman swivel holster in black bridle leather. Furthermore the rig has a fine black bridle leather Dyer patent cartridge pouch with “US” in oval embossed on the front. The rear of the box is marked “WATERVLIET ARSENAL”. Lastly there is a black bridle leather pistol cartridge box resembling a cap box but with “US” in an oval embossed on the front flap. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: please see pages 754 through 758 of the Meadows book for similar examples. A copy of these pages is included with the lot. CONDITION: belt generally shows light wear with some flexing and flaking. Rear strap is missing but the front strap remains strong with a good finish. The holster shows light overall wear with light flexing and moderate flaking particularly on the belt loop. The Dyer box and pistol cartridge box show light overall wear. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22071/BF. 2000-3000.
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US M1874 CAVALRY BELT RIG WITH AN M1879 SINGLE Lot #4551 (Sale Order 558 of 701) ACTION HOLSTER. This lot consists of a fine M1874 cavalry belt with a standard M1872 “US” belt plate. The black bridle leather belt is equipped with two rectangular brass suspension brackets. The brackets support two leather sword straps with quick-release brass clips that are included with the rig. Included with the belt is a fine M1879 pattern holster for a Colt single-action revolver. The holster features a “US” embossed oval on the front and is marked on the reverse “WATERVLIET ARSENAL”. The rig further includes an excellent Dyer cartridge box with a “US” embossed oval on the front. The back of the box is marked “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL” and the interior of the box has two different inspector’s stamps. Lastly the rig includes a pistol box in the shape of a cap box with an embossed “US” in an oval on the lid. The interior of the box has a wooden block with six holes for 45-cal. cartridges. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: please see page 756 of the Meadows book for similar examples. A copy of this page is included with the lot. CONDITION: belt generally shows light wear with very minor flexing. The sword straps also show light wear. The holster also remains quite solid with notable flexing particularly on the flap. The Dyer box is in extraordinarily fine condition with a bold “US” on the flap. The pistol box shows noticeable flexing. One of the suspension straps is loose and has been glued. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22072/BF. 1800-2600.
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US M1872 CAVALRY BELT RIG BRACE SYSTEM WITH Lot #4552 (Sale Order 559 of 701) M1872 SWIVEL HOLSTER. This lot consists of a fine M1872 cavalry belt with a standard M1872 “US” belt plate. The black bridle leather belt is equipped with four rectangular brass suspension brackets. The brackets formed what was termed a brace system which was disliked by the soldiers. The system consisted of twin straps from the belt over the shoulder and connecting back to the belt. This system was abandoned after two years. Most belts in service simply had the brace straps removed by the soldiers. The belt does retain the two original sword suspension straps with quick-release clips on the top. Included with the belt is a scarce M1872 pattern holster with Hoffman’s swivel attachment. The holster features a “US” embossed oval on the flap and the original cleaning rod in a pocket at the front of the holster. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: please see pages 91 755 and 756 of the Meadows book for similar examples. A copy of these pages is included with the lot. CONDITION: belt generally shows light wear with very minor flexing. The sword straps also show light wear. The holster saw extensive field use and although very solid does have notable flexing and some flaking. The “US” oval is a bit light but easily discernible. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22070/BF. 1500-2500.
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US M1881 CAVALRY BELT RIG WITH AN M1881 SINGLE Lot #4553 (Sale Order 560 of 701) ACTION HOLSTER. This lot consists of an M1881 cavalry belt with a standard M1872 “US” belt plate. The black bridle leather belt is equipped with one rectangular brass suspension bracket. The bracket normally supports a Stuart saber hanger with an extra attached hook. This particular rig has two leather sword straps with quick-release brass clips. Included with the belt is an excellent M1881 pattern holster for a Colt single-action revolver. The holster features a “US” embossed oval on the front and is marked on the flap “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL”. The holster is also heavily stamped under the flap “N.J.” indicating use by New Jersey troops. The rig further includes a pistol box in the shape of a cap box with an embossed “US” in an oval on the lid. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: please see pages 759 through 763 of the Meadows book for similar examples. A copy of these pages is included with the lot. CONDITION: belt is quite solid with some flexing. The holster shows very light wear and is nearly unissued. The sword straps show light wear. The pistol box shows minor flexing and the belt loops are strong. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22074/BF. 1400-2200.
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SPAN-AMER WAR ERA US VOLUNTEERS SA ARTILLERY Lot #4553A (Sale Order 561 of 701) RIG WITH USV BELT PLATE. This rig was for the Colt SAA "Artillery" model all of black bridle leather. Rig consists of Rock Island Arsenal holster Rock Island Arsenal cartridge pouch belt numbered "392" saber hangar. CONDITION: rig is in good intact condition showing wear flexing of leather spots of verdigris commensurate with age. Pouch is missing cartridge block. Brass parts show mustard patina. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22078/MD. 1000-2000.
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4 PRE-1876 PRAIRIE BELTS OR FAIR WEATHER CHRISTIAN Lot #4554 (Sale Order 562 of 701) BELTS. The need for a cartridge belt prior to the M1876 prairie belt gave rise to what is commonly called a “Fair Weather Christian belt”. Unfortunately the origin of the term “Fair Weather Christian belt” has been lost over time but hopefully will be rediscovered by an avid researcher. The belt itself usually consists of an M1851 belt plate or an M1874 belt plate on a leather belt with sewn cartridge loops for the 45 cal. government rifle carbine and revolver. 1 This belt measures approx. 42” long with a Civil War era M1851 belt plate. The belt features 22 cartridge loops for a 45 cal. round with six loops on each end for a smaller cal. round likely for a pistol. The original keeper does not match the buckle well as is often seen in this style belt. CONDITION: belt remains reasonably pliable. The larger loops show light wear but the smaller loops show heavy wear with flaking losses. 2 This belt measures approx. 39 1/4" long with an Indian War era M1874 belt plate. The belt features 42 cartridge loops for a 45 cal. round. The keeper matches the buckle quite well. The back of the belt is stamped “42” along with several inspectors’ marks including a bold “W.S”. This belt includes 42 wooden simulated 45 cal. cartridges for display purposes. CONDITION: this belt generally shows light wear with no notable damage. 3 This belt measures approx. 40 1/4” long with a Civil War era M1851 belt plate stamped “855” on the reverse. The belt features 38 cartridge loops for a 45 cal. round. The original keeper matches the buckle well. The reverse of the belt is marked “J. BOYD” “WATERVLIET ARSENAL”. This belt includes 38 wooden simulated 45 cal. cartridges for display purposes. CONDITION: belt is quite pliable and shows light overall wear. 4 This belt measures approx. 39” overall and is likely a non-military belt. The belt features a brass frame buckle measuring 2” x 2 3/8” with a brass prong. The belt has 15 loops for a 45 cal. cartridge. There are no markings on the reverse or the front of the belt. This belt includes 13 wooden simulated 45 cal. cartridges for display purposes. CONDITION: the belt itself remains pliable with minor flexing. Two of the loops are broken but the remaining 13 are reasonably solid. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22173/BF. 1800-2600.
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4 US M1874 BELTS BELT PLATES INCLUDING A RARE Lot #4555 (Sale Order 563 of 701) EXPERIMENTAL. This lot includes 2 US M1874 infantry belts utilizing the M1872 rectangular belt plate with a “US” in oval in the center. / 1 US M1874 cavalry saber belt utilizing the M1872 rectangular belt plate with a “US” in oval in the center. / 1 US M1874 infantry belt utilizing the M1872 rectangular belt plate with “US” in the center. The belt features a rare experimental khaki cotton canvas slip-on sleeve converting the belt to a cartridge belt. The sleeve facilitates the holding of 40 cartridges of 45/70 caliber. CONDITION: all belts are complete and show light overall wear with no notable damage. All belt plates are complete and functional. PROVENANCE: the collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22172/BF. 1400-2000.
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4 US OFFICER’S BELTS 1 PAIR OF EPAULETTES. Lot #4556 (Sale Order 564 of 701) A group of US Army dress belts dating from 1880 to about 1903. The belts include 1 company grade artillery officer’s belt with buckle. / 1 Company grade infantry officer’s belt with buckle. / 1 Field grade officer’s belt and buckle with matching saber hangers. / 1 Staff officer’s grade belt and buckle. / 1 Pair of pre-WWII officer’s knot epaulettes. CONDITION: all belts are complete and functional with minor wear but no appreciable damage. Epaulettes show very light wear. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22175/BF. 800-1200.
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2 SCARCE INDIAN WAR ERA MODEL 1876 PRAIRIE Lot #4557 (Sale Order 565 of 701) CARTRIDGE BELTS. 1 1876 WATERVLIET ARSENAL CANVAS PRAIRIE BELT. Belt has 54 cartridge loops for .45 caliber rifle cartridges. Tan canvas fabric belt is equipped w/ a brass center bar frame buckle. Stitched two piece bridle leather tongue. Tongue is marked "WATERVLIET ARSENAL". Tongue is 1 3/4" X 13". Overall width of canvas belt is approx. 2". CONDITION: Tan belt has wear staining but stitching remains tight. Brass buckle turning patina. Varnished leather has wear and flexing. Stitching is tight. 2 ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL KHAKI WEB PRAIRIE BELT. Belt approx. 3" wide. Belt has 45 loops for .45 cal. rifle ammo. Leather tongue has faint Rock Island marking. Center bar brass buckle. Belt is fitted w/ brass sword hook held by a leather tab w/ 2 brass rivets. Varnished leather tongue is approx. 1 1/2" X 13". CONDITION: belt has moderate wear and staining of web portion. Leather has flexing and cracking. Worn buckle turning patina. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22166/RW. 800-1200.
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CIVIL WAR ERA 1851 ARMY REGULATION WAIST BELT. Lot #4558 (Sale Order 566 of 701) This black buff belt has Model 1851 sword belt brass plate number 227 on hasp plate. Overall: 38 1/4" with brass hook. CONDITION: brass has a pleasing mustard patina with small spots of verdigris. Waist belt in good intact condition with cracking flexing of leather. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22170/MD. 300-500.
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CARTRIDGE BELTS FOR NEW YORK NEW JERSEY Lot #4559 (Sale Order 567 of 701) UTILIZING M1872 STYLE STATE BUCKLES. 1 NEW YORK. This black bridle leather belt utilizes a variation of the US M1872 buckle and features an “NY” in oval in the center of the rectangular buckle. The belt itself has a New York issue leather and canvas Hazen loop type 6-cartridge holder for 50 caliber cartridges. CONDITION: belt shows minor crazing but is quite solid. Buckle has a mellow patina. 2 NEW JERSEY. This black bridle leather belt utilizes a variation of the US M1872 buckle and features an “NJ” in oval in the center of the rectangular buckle. The belt itself has a New Jersey issue belt with 15 leather loops on the left side that appear to be for 30-40 Krag rounds. CONDITION: belt has minor crazing and some flexing but remains sound. Buckle has mellow patina. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22171/BF. 400-600.
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ONE OFFICER’S BELT OF THE REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE Lot #4560 (Sale Order 568 of 701) ONE COAST GUARD OFFICER’S BELT. 1REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE. A black leather sword belt with a false 2-piece Revenue Cutter gilded brass buckle. Belt is complete with associated sword straps. This belt likely dates from the Spanish American War era as the Revenue Cutter Service was disbanded in 1915 and merged into the modern Coast Guard. CONDITION: light wear overall. 2COAST GUARD. A black leather sword belt with a false 2-pice Coast Guard gilded brass buckle. Belt is complete with associated sword straps. This belt likely dates from WWII or after. The Coast Guard was founded in 1915 with the merger of the Revenue Cutter Service and the US Life-Saving Service. In 1939 the US Lighthouse Establishment was also merged into the Coast Guard. CONDITION: light wear overall. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22169/BF. 300-500.
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4 CIVIL WAR ERA PERCUSSION REVOLVER HOLSTERS. Lot #4561 (Sale Order 569 of 701) All holsters made of black bridle leather having body with muzzle drainage hole belt loop retained by 3 brass rivets flap closing strap utilizing brass stud. 2 Appearing for Colt 1860 Army being 15.5" overall 1 stamped on flap "J.T. SMITH / NEW YORK / MAKERS". 2 Appearing for Colt 1851 Navy being 14.5" overall. CONDITION: holsters in good intact condition showing flexing of leather verdigris light marks. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22119/MD. 2000-3000.
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THREE US INDIAN WAR ERA COLT SAA HOLSTERS Lot #4562 (Sale Order 570 of 701) All holsters are made of black bridle leather with "US" embossed on front of body drainage hole at muzzle end of body. Flap has 2 holes to be retained by brass studs. Belt loop on back retained by brass rivets. 1 ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL. Belt loop retained by 3 brass rivets. Flap stamped "G48" inspector stamped "E.H.S." inspector stamped "HD". 2 LANZ. OWEN CO. OF CHICAGO. Belt loop has 3 brass rivets. Flap has inspector stamp "H.K.". 3 LANZ. OWEN CO. OF CHICAGO. Belt loop has 6 brass rivets. Flap has stamped "D". CONDITION: holsters are in very good intact condition showing cracking of leather cuffs wear of leather. Brass parts show verdigris. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22120/MD. 2000-3000.
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2 OF ONLY 10 GASTON PATENT SAA HOLSTERS FOR TEST Lot #4563 (Sale Order 571 of 701) TRIALS PICTURED IN "US MILITARY HOLSTER RELATED ACCOUTREMENTS" BY EDWARD SCOTT MEADOWS. These holsters are pictured on page 160 of said book. Per the book "These holsters were designed by 1st Lieutenant J.A. Gaston Adjutant 8th Cavalry and submitted on April 27 1892... The holsters were issue to three troops of the 8th Cavalry for field trial with instruction to report on same... No further action was taken in regard to the Gaston holster". These open top black bridle leather holsters are made specifically for easy access to the Colt SAA revolvers then in use. 1 stamped on belt loop "ROCK ISLAND / ARSENAL / W.T.G." "J.L." The muzzle end of the holster is open to allow dirt dust rain to pass through the holster. 2 Unmarked holster. The muzzle end of the holsters are open with 2 flaps to allow dirt dust rain to pass through the holster. CONDITION: very fine. Both holster are in very good intact condition showing light flexing cracking of leather commensurate with age. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22123/MD. 1000-2000.
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4 US SPAN-AM WAR ERA SAA ARTILLERY MODEL HOLSTERS. Lot #4564 (Sale Order 572 of 701) "US" embossed on front of bodies. Belt loops retained by 3 rivets. All flaps retained by brass stud. 1 BENECIA U.S. ARSENAL. Made of black bridle leather. Flap has double retainer holes stamped "H-2" "48" "A.H.". Belt loop scratched "WHC / ". CONDITION: holster has good intact leather with tight stitching heavy cracking of leather. Muzzle end is open. Flap has spots of red paint. Minute spots of verdigris on brass parts. 2 Black bridle leather holster with flap having single retainer hole stamped "A / 26". Muzzle end has drainage hole on leather cap. CONDITION: holster in fair intact condition with tight stitching heavy cracking of leather. Finish flaking noticeable on belt loop. Brass parts show verdigris. 3 Black bridle leather holster with flap having double retainer hole. Muzzle cap has drainage hole. CONDITION: very good intact holster with tight stitching scattered spots of mildew verdigris on leather. Brass parts shows heavy verdigris. One of the retainer holes on flap shows wear. Moderate cracking of leather on flap belt loop. 4 ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL. Dark brown leather holster with stitched muzzle end rather than having a drainage cap. Belt loop has noticeable thinner diameter for belt compared to the other. Flap has inspector's initials "J.P." "D.C.L.". CONDITION: good showing wear to markings marks cracking of leather on creases of top portions of leather. Brass shows patina. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22121/MD. 1200-1800.
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CIVIL WAR ERA WATERTOWN ARSENAL 1851 NAVY HOLSTER Lot #4565 (Sale Order 573 of 701) Examples like this holster are pictured in "US MILITARY HOLSTER RELATED ACCOUTREMENTS" by Edward Scott Meadows pages 41-51. This black bridle leather holster is marked on flap "WATERTOWN ARSENAL" Belt loop on back of holster has 3 reinforcing brass rivets with a "star" mark. CONDITION: holster in good intact condition showing scuff marks small spots of mildew light flexing of leather commensurate with age. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22114/MD. 1000-1500.
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NEW YORK STATE MILITIA COLT SAA HOLSTER PICTURED Lot #4566 (Sale Order 574 of 701) IN "US MILITARY HOLSTER RELATED ACCOUTREMENTS" BY EDWARD SCOTT MEADOWS. This holster is pictured on page 119 of said book. This holster of black bridle leather holster is per the book "New York State Volunteer Cavalry holster designed for use with the Colt Single-Action revolver during the Spanish-American War". Notable features of the revolver is a 11 cartridge loops on body under the flap large belt loop on back of body. CONDITION: holster in fair to good intact condition showing heavy wear flexing of leather commensurate with age. Brass parts show verdigris patina. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22122/MD. 700-1100.
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TWO M1874 HAZEN LOOPS ONE McKEEVER CARTRIDGE BOX Lot #4567 (Sale Order 575 of 701) This lot contains two scarce sets of Hazen loops for use with the M1874 cavalry saber belt. The loops measure approx. 8 1/4" long and 1 1/2" wide and hold 20 cartridges each. They were generally used in conjunction with a Dyer cartridge box to allow each trooper greater firepower. One set of loops is marked “U.S. ARSENAL BENICIA” and the other set of loops is marked “WATERVLIET ARSENAL” with an “A.R. SMITH” inspector’s mark. Together with these fine loops is a McKeever cartridge box with a “US” embossed oval on the front. The rear mount tab is stamped “WATERVLIET ARSENAL”. CONDITION: the Benicia loops show overall light wear and the Watervliet loops show moderate wear. The McKeever box shows very light wear and is a superior example. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22158/BF. 500-750.
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AMERICAN MILITARY LEATHER RELATED MATERIAL. Lot #4568 (Sale Order 576 of 701) This lot includes 1 M1851 or M1872 enlisted leather belt. / 1 Leather haversack sling. / 1 Jeb Stuart style saber hanger. / 1 Royal Navy dirk hanger. / 1 WWI-era miniature false 2-piece naval buckle on belt possibly for a dirk. / 1 Jeb Stuart style saber hanger missing the short strap. / 2 Early 20th century saber hangers. / 2 Loose saber hanging straps. / 1 Canvas R.I.A. 1904 Cavalry canteen strap. / 1 US M1887 “H” style plate with “US” in oval in the center. CONDITION: items generally show light to moderate wear. The M1887 buckle shows light wear. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22181-2/BF. 400-700.
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LARGE LOT OF US MILITARY LEATHER CIVILIAN LEATHER Lot #4568A (Sale Order 577 of 701) AND RELATED MATERIAL. This varied lot includes 1 gold bullion-faced shoulder sling. / 1 Cartridge belt for shotguns with a brass buckle. / 1 Belt clip and boss for a 45-70 bayonet. / 1 Brown leather WWI era Sam Brown belt with shoulder sling. / 1 Pair of saber hangers marked “RIA 1904”. / 2 Rope lanyards with a spring clip on one end. / 1 Rough condition artillery officer’s dress belt from the Indian War era. / 1 Brown leather shoulder holster with a cotton lanyard. / 1 Reproduction M1851 buckle on a Spanish American War era leather belt. / 2 Leather 6-round cartridge holders for a belt. / 1 Patent leather saber hanger on a belt loop. / 1 Brown leather 6-cartridge ammo pouch. / 1 Reproduction black leather belt with a snake buckle. / 1 Black leather Sam Brown style belt with no buckle or shoulder strap. / 1 Private purchase cartridge belt marked on the inside “LIEUT. J.F. SNOW 13th MINN. INF. U.S.V. MANILLA P.I.” / 1 M1851 buckle on a black leather belt. / 1 Rough condition circa 1890 company grade officer’s dress belt with saber hangers. / 1 Small group of belt fittings and parts. / 1 Reenactor’s M1851 black leather sword belt rig with buckle and shoulder strap. / 1 Black leather 15-round cartridge holder for a belt. / 5 Various saber straps and belts. / 1 Black leather mace holder for a belt. / 1 Small black leather pouch. / 2 Small white buff leather straps. / 1 Unissued military case for revolver ammunition dated 1991. CONDITION: as you would expect condition varies widely in this lot from unissued to heavily worn. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22181-3/BF. 300-500.
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3 COMPLETE BOXES OF INDIAN WAR ERA PISTOL Lot #4569 (Sale Order 578 of 701) AMMUNITION. 1 This box measures 3” x 1 5/8” x 1” and has a label on the front that reads “12 CARTRIDGES FOR Colt’s and Remington’s revolvers Calibre .44 powder 30 grains. Bullet 225 grains. FRANKFORD ARSENAL PA. January 1873”. CONDITION: the box shows some discoloration but appears unopened and is sealed in plastic. 2 This box measures 1 1/2" x 1 3/8” x 3 1/2" and has a label on the front that reads “10 Centre-primed Cartidges FOR Remington’s Army Pistol Calibre .50. FRANKFORD ARSENAL MAY 1873.” CONDITION: the box shows some discoloration but appears unopened and is sealed in plastic. 3 This box measures 1 3/8” x 1 1/16” x 3” and has a label on the front that reads “12 ‘Martin’ cartridges FOR Colt’s Remington’s Army Revolvers Calibre .44: Powder 30 grains. Bullet 225 grains. FRANKFORD ARSENAL PA. APRIL 1871. Patented March 23 1869 February 14 1871.” CONDITION: the box shows some discoloration but appears unopened and is sealed in plastic. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22106/BF. 1000-1800.
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VERY DESIRABLE GROUPING OF CUSTER BATTLE AND Lot #4570 (Sale Order 579 of 701) LATER OF 45 CALIBER REVOLVER AMMUNITION IN 6 ORIGINAL SEALED BOXES. 1 .45 Colt's Revolver. 12 Rd. dark tan box w/ pull string is printed on top w/ "12 Cartridges / for / Colt's Revolver Cal .45 / Powder 30 grains Bullet 250 grains / FRANKFORD ARSENAL. / December 1873." CONDITION: box has light wear w/ moderate staining from age and storage issues. Printing is legible. 2 .45 Revolver. 12 Rd. dark tan box w/ pull string. Box label printed on top "12 / Revolver Ball / CARTRIDGES / Calibre .45. / Frankford Arsenal 1875." CONDITION: box has light wear w/ moderate staining due to age. 3 .45 Revolver. 12 Rd. dark tan box. Box is printed on top "12 Revolver Ball / CARTRIDGES. / Calibre .45. / Frankford Arsenal 1876.". CONDITION: box is good but has a moderate to heavy brown stained appearance. 4 .45 Revolver. 2 Piece tan box w/ pull string. Box is printed on side "12 Revolver Ball Cartridges Reloading." Instructions for loading. "MANUFACTURED AT THE FRANKFORD ARSENAL.". CONDITION: box is generally good w/ light wear moderate staining. Hand stamped date year is not legible. 5 .45 Revolver. 12 Rd. dark tan box. Box has clear taped reinforcement inside shrink wrap. Box printed on top. "12 Blank Cartridges / for / Revolver Cal: .45. / Frankford Arsenal 1882.". Date stamped on side is "JAN 28 1882". CONDITION: box has moderate wear staining w/ clear taped reinforcement under shrink wrap. 6 .45 Revolver. 12 Rd. tan box w/ pull string. Box is printed on top w/ "TWELVE / REVOLVER CARTRIDGES. / BLANK. / FRANKFORD ARSENAL.". Date stamped on side has illegible year. CONDITION: good w/ light wear and staining. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22102/RW. 1500-2200.
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3 ORIGINAL CARTRIDGES PACKS FOR 36 CAL. COLT NAVY Lot #4571 (Sale Order 580 of 701) PISTOLS. 1 Mfg. by D. C. Sage Co. of Middleton Conn. 15 grains. 2 Mfg. by D. C. Sage Co. of Middleton Conn. for W. J. Syms Bros. of New York. 3 Mfg. by Colt Cartridge Works of Hartford Conn. CONDITION: all packages appear in very good sealed wrapped in cellophane. 02-22105/MD. 1200-1800.
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2 SEALED BOXES OF VERY RARE AND DESIRABLE MARTIN Lot #4572 (Sale Order 581 of 701) PRIMED CARTRIDGES FOR SW ARMY REVOLVER. These unopened boxes each contain 12 "Martin" cartridges. The cartridges were developed for use in the Smith Wesson No. 3 revolvers which became very popular and were used by such notable Western personalities as Wyatt Earp "Buffalo Bill" Cody. These early cartridges are copper cased use the Martin patented internal priming system. The priming is internal and the cartridge case appears to be a rimfire rather than a center fire. This system did not allow for reloading a fired case as was done by the U.S. Military and by civilian users. It was shortly replaced by the Berdan Boxer priming systems used today. The tan cartridge boxes measuring approx. 3" X 1 1/2" X 1" retain their pull string openers. The boxes have clear legible markings on top. One box is marked: "12 "MARTIN" Cartridges for Smith Wesson's Army Revolver Calibre .44: Power 25 grains. Bullet 225 grains. FRANKFORD ARSENAL PA. JUNE 1871. Patented March 28 1869 February 141871". The Second box is marked similarly except for having "National Armory Springfield Mass. APRIL 1871" in place of "Frankford Arsenal ...". CONDITION: the cartridges were unable to be examined due to the sealed condition of the boxes. The boxes are professionally shrink wrapped but have a very high condition legible markings. There are sm. scattered stains expected on cartridge boxes of this vintage. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22103/RW. 1000-1500.
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SIX-CAVITY GANG MOLD FOR A 44 CAL. REVOLVER. Lot #4573 (Sale Order 582 of 701) This mold was likely for a Colt 1860 Army 44-cal. revolver. It measures 12 3/4" overall and is primarily made of iron. It casts six conical miniball bullets in one pour. The mold is marked near the top “44 R” and with the inspector’s script initials “WAT”. The lower part of the mold is marked twice “A.H.K”. The wooden handles are 5” long with brass ferrules at the top one ferrule has the number “151” stamped into it. CONDITION: the mold shows light wear overall and functions very well. There is minor staining on the iron and a few scuffs and scrapes on the wooden handles. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22111/BF. 600-900.
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3 US PISTOL POWDER FLASKS. Lot #4574 (Sale Order 583 of 701) 1 This early flask measures 4 1/2" in length and just over 2” in width. It has a copper bag with a brass charger. The flask is decorated on one face with a spread-wing American eagle and shield over crossed pistols with stars and “COLT’S PATENT” above. CONDITION: flask has a dark copper patina. Charger functions well. 2 This flask measures 4 5/8” in length and 2” in width. It has a brass bag with a brass charger. The flask is decorated on both faces with a spread-wing American eagle and shield over crossed pistols with stars above. We suspect this flask is of later manufacture. CONDITION: flask shows very light wear overall and the charger functions well. 3 This flask measures 3 7/8” in length and nearly 1 3/4” in width. It has a patinated copper bag with a brass charger. The flask is decorated on both faces with a spread-wing American eagle and shield over crossed pistols with stars above. CONDITION: flask shows very light wear overall. The charger does not function. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22109/BF. 500-800.
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TWO LARGE FRANKFORD ARSENAL GANG MOLDS. Lot #4575 (Sale Order 584 of 701) 1 This mold measures 10 1/2" in length and is primarily brass with an iron sprue cutter and nut. It was used for casting four 45 cal. round balls with a single pour for use as gallery loads. The top of the mold is marked “U.S. FRANKFORD ARSENAL 1881” and “CAL. .45 H.M”. The mold has two 5” wooden handles with brass ferrules at the top. CONDITION: the mold shows light wear overall with minor charring from heat on one handle. 2 This mold measures 9" in length and is primarily brass with an iron sprue cutter and nut. It was used for casting five 30 cal. round balls with a single pour for use as gallery loads. The top of the mold is marked “FRANKFORD ARSENAL 1901” and “CAL .30 O.M.L.”. The mold has two 4” wooden handles with brass ferrules at the top. CONDITION: mold shows light wear overall. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22113/BF. 200-400.
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GROUPING OF US SIDEARM TOOLS CLEANING RODS. Lot #4576 (Sale Order 585 of 701) TOOLS: 4 Screwdrivers for 1911. / 1 Screwdriver for Colt SAA. / 2 Screwdrivers for Colt New Army Navy 38 DA revolvers. / 1 percussion nipple wrench. / 1 Remington Rolling Block screwdriver. / 1 Percussion Cap loader. CLEANING RODS: 2 for 1911 1 brass 1 steel 8 1/8". / 1 Wooden for Colt SAA. / 1 steel SW No. 3 cleaning rod 11.5". CONDITION: items in very good intact condition. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22110/MD. 400-700.
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TWO US M1881 PLUMED HELMETS AND A CARTRIDGE BOX. Lot #4577 (Sale Order 586 of 701) 1 ARTILLERY. A nice example of an M1881 mounted artillery plumed dress helmet. Gilded brass artillery front plate and side buttons with gilded brass plume holder base and cord guides. Red horsehair plume with red wool cords and waffles. Brown leather sweatband with no interior markings. CONDITION: helmet generally shows light wear but there is a slight crack to the rear visor. 2 CAVALRY. A good example of an M1881 cavalry plumed dress helmet. Gilded brass cavalry front plate and side buttons with gilded brass plume holder base and cord guides. Deep yellow horsehair plume with bright yellow reproduction wool cords and waffles. Brown leather sweatband with no interior markings. CONDITION: helmet shows moderate wear with a crack to the exterior rear of the body and a crack to the rear visor. 3 CARTRIDGE BOX. A good example of an M1903 McKeever russet leather cartridge box for a 30-40 Krag rifle. Box holds 20 rounds and pivots open and closed with a leather securing strap. CONDITION: box generally shows light wear. 02-21090/BF. 400-600.
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US M1904 CAVALRY SADDLE BAGS. Lot #4578 (Sale Order 587 of 701) This fine pair of US Cavalry saddle bags is made of brown russet leather with a pebble finish on the bags. Each bag has a “US” in an oval embossed in the center of the flap and three closing straps with associated buckles on the bag body. The interior of each bag has its original canvas insert which is seldom seen. The smooth leather yoke connecting the bags is embossed on one side with “BOYT E.T.C”. CONDITION: the bags are in superb condition for their age having supple leather with no breaks or wear-through points. 02-21034/BF. 300-600.
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VERY RARE TIN OF 50 HAYES PATENT 36 CALIBER SKIN Lot #4579 (Sale Order 588 of 701) CARTRIDGES FOR COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. 2.5"diameter 2.5" high cylindrical tin with label "COL. SAM. COLTS PAT. REPEATING ARMS" "Manufactured exclusively by Broux Moll London". Each cartridge stacked in 2 levels of 25 has paper label protected the string wrapped "skin" containing powder and ball fabric pull string attached to each. A small folded paper inside tin further describes the cartridges. CONDITION: cartridges are very good external label is torn with old yellowed tape. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21445/JS. 2500-3000.
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SCARCE FINE EARLY INDIAN WARS COLT SAA MILITARY Lot #4580 (Sale Order 589 of 701) HOLSTER. Fits 7.5" Colt Single Action Army perfectly embossed "US" in oval on flap contract marked "MADE BY / J. I. PITTMAN / N-Y". Pittman was longtime Civil War contractor his 1870s contracts must have been short lived as this pattern holster is rarely seen. CONDITION: very good overall retains most of its original black polish light crazing brass riveted reinforced tab and 6.5" belt loop on verso. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21528/JS. 600-800.
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VERY RARE FINE CALIFORNIA SLIM JIM HOLSTER Lot #4581 (Sale Order 590 of 701) BELT FOR COLT LONG BARREL POCKET MODEL CIRCA 1860. Slim Jim flap holster marked on tab "M. L. BIRD" and belt loop: "M.L. BIRD / MAKER / STOCKTON / CALA". The belt has unusual floral vine tooling with plated iron buckle fits 6" 1849 pocket model or baby dragoon. Myron Lawrence Bird 1825-1874 was saddler harness maker in Tuolumne then Stockton 1850-1870. This is the only holster we are aware. Maker marked gold rush California leather of any kind is rare especially percussion pistol holster is such fine "as found" condition. CONDITION: very good overall some scuffing good sound tab belt is supple cut at one end wire used to attach buckle. PROVENANCE: Hugh Hayes Collection Little Johns Auction lot 299 June 29 2014 Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21477/JS. 800-1200.
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COLT SAA BELT SLIM JIM HOLSTER. Lot #4582 (Sale Order 591 of 701) This well used rig appears as found with lots of character about 35" narrow 44/45 single row bullet belt has rawhide repairs including holster belt loop attachment. CONDITION: fair "as found" good ground surface with discernible tooling end of belt was broken but two holes were punched so the German silver buckle could still be used. PROVENANCE: from Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21383/JS. 600-800.
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FINE VINTAGE BOHLIN COLT SINGLE ACTION HOLSTER Lot #4583 (Sale Order 592 of 701) BELT RIG.42" with buckle belt 39" 2.5" wide finely tooled with classic tooled floral design black leather both holster belt are embossed "EDW. H. BOHLIN / MAKER / HOLLYWOOD CAL". 4" x 2.5" German silver buckle engraved with brass steer head and flower trim sewn direct to belt. Holster is made to fit frame of SAA and barrel of any length to protrude. This is a classic Colt Single Action rig with 30 loops for 44 or 45 caliber cartridges. CONDITION: very good overall some crazing to tongue minor scuffs where revolver rubbed. There is an interesting sewn on spring loaded tab to hold hammer so SAA would have no chance to fall out. 02-21085/JS. 1000-1500.
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LOT OF 12 VARIOUS VINTAGE BROWN LEATHER REVOLVER Lot #4584 (Sale Order 593 of 701) HOLSTERS. Lot consists of: 1 tooled brown leather holster mfg. by Main Winchester of San Francisco. Holster is maker marked on the front and marked "3 8" and "4 1/2" on the lower loop. Edges exhibit wavy line borders with floral tooled embellishments. 2 tooled brown leather holster marked only "947" "7 1/2" and "44" on the rear belt loop. Edges of front exhibit lightly tooled line borders with floral accents at corners. 3 unmarked brown leather holster featuring near full coverage foliate and scroll tooled embellishments on the front face. 4 Small brown leather holster featuring a single large tooled foliate embellishment on a punch dot background. 5 tooled brown leather holster produced by H.H. Heiser. Rear is marked "H.H. HEISER/ MAKER/ DENVER COLO." followed by "5" above "2710". Front face exhibit near full coverage foliate tooling with brass studs present on the sides and loops. 6 brown leather holster marked "179" on the top loop and "CAPT. LOPEZ/ EL PASO TEX" on the lower loop. Holster features light decorative tooling along edges with 5 large brass studs overall. 7 brown leather holster featuring woven pattern tooling with small starburst designs around the circumference. 8 small brown leather holster featuring a tooled portrait of a horse on a punch dot background on the front with "B F" branded on the rear. 9 unmarked brown leather holster featuring decorative stitching overall. 10 brown leather holster marked "949/ 26" on the rear flap and featuring decorative line tooling with floral embellishments at corners. 11 unmarked brown leather holster with mild tooling along edges. 12 plain brown leather holster maker marked "HEISER" "HHH". "DENVER" above "951" on the rear of the belt loop. 13 brown leather shoulder holster maker marked "THE GEORGE/ Lawrence/ COMPANY"on the rear above "W.22A" and "6 1/2". 14 unmarked brown leather holster embellished with several sizes of brass studs on the from and leather loops. CONDITION: holsters remain malleable exhibiting varying degrees of wear as well as age related cracking and crazing overall. 02-21103/MLW. 800-1200.
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TOOLED SHOULDER HOLSTER FOR 4.75" COLT SAA. Lot #4585 (Sale Order 594 of 701) You don't see many antique shoulder holsters tooled in the style of standard Western holsters. This one has seen some use but has survived quite nicely with an old sewn repair to the shoulder strap. Fits a 4.75" SAA snugly with strong leather covered spring. CONDITION: good to very good overall. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21532/JS. 400-600.
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GROUP OF 4 HOLSTERS. Lot #4586 (Sale Order 595 of 701) Lot has nice basket weave designed double loop Colt single action army holster 1916 dated Rock Island arsenal 1911 military holster 1908 Rock Island arsenal dated holster for Colt DA and Heiser Denver holster for Smith Wesson or Colt police revolver. CONDITION good to very good overall. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21603/JS. 300-500.
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COLT SAA TOOLED HOLSTER BULLET BELT. Lot #4587 (Sale Order 596 of 701) 35" 2.5" wide single loop brown leather bullet belt plated iron octagonal buckle with tongue riveted loops for over the shoulder sling. Double loop tooled SAA holster With riveted reinforcement. CONDITION: good to very good overall. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21604/JS. 600-800.
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SINGLE LOOP GUN BELT. Lot #4588 (Sale Order 597 of 701) 37" long 3" wide "money belt" plated buckle no makers mark. CONDITION: good overall scuffing and staining. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21531/JS. 400-600.
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MISC WESTERN LEATHER GOODS. Lot #4589 (Sale Order 598 of 701) 2 tooled buck stitched holsters one for Colt 1911 and other for 7.5" SAA black tooled size 34 belt with snaps for buckle not present 31" overall carved wood grip with attached leather quirt or whip. CONDITION: good to very good overall. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21605/JS. 300-400.
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THREE 19th CENTURY CONCHO BELTS. Lot #4590 (Sale Order 599 of 701) The three belts range in length from 24" 34" 35". All three different styles. 24" example has a descriptive sheet stating it came from the Indianapolis Children's Museum from estate of Lydia Parry Teasdale. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: descriptive sheet on one belt. CONDITION: good overall the short belt is missing its tongue. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21606/JS. 500-700.
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FINE MEXICAN COWBOY TOOLED BELT HOLSTER. Lot #4591 (Sale Order 600 of 701) Nicely tooled about 40" 3" wide single row bullet belt attached holster both tooled in same floral pattern. CONDITION: very good to fine. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21607/JS. 400-600.
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"BRINGHAM PATENT" CARTRIDGE BELT HOLSTER FOR Lot #4592 (Sale Order 601 of 701) COLT SAA. Belt is about 44" including patent marked tongue single row 44/45 cartridge pockets single loop holster for 7.5" Colt single action revolver. CONDITION: good very good overall 11 cartridge loops are added and sewn to the original 36 that were wove as per the patent. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21608/JS. 600-800.
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WINCHESTER CARBINE SADDLE SLEEVE "A. D. SEITZLER Lot #4593 (Sale Order 602 of 701) SILVER CITY NM". 32" overall 6" mouth brown leather four 2" riveted leather tabs for saddle straps. Marked with large 2" oval cartouches on either side: "A.D. SEITZLER CO / MAKERS / SILVER CITY NM". CONDITION: good overall partially opened sewn seam areas of craquelure on one side but superior overall for most similar 100 year old saddle accoutrements. PROVENANCE: Little John Auction Oct. 2010 Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21609/JS. 400-600.
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COWBOY STYLE TOOLED BELT HOLSTER. Lot #4594 (Sale Order 603 of 701) 3" wide single row bullet money belt double loop lightly tooled holster fits Colt or SW DA revolver. CONDITION: good to very good overall stitching is loose along edge of holster and needs to be resewn for use. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21610/JS. 600-800.
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GOOD COLT 4.75" SAA HOLSTER BULLET BELT "SC Lot #4595 (Sale Order 604 of 701) GALLUP PUEBLO". Very nice condition "S.C. GALLUP SAD'L CO / PUEBLO" marked belt and holster matching brown leather plated octagonal buckle. Colorado made rig circa 1890. CONDITION: very good overall some wear and chipped edges of cartridge slots. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21611/JS. 800-1200.
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COWBOY STYLE TOOLED BELT HOLSTER FOR COLT SAA. Lot #4596 (Sale Order 605 of 701) 3" wide single row bullet money belt double loop lightly tooled holster with concho for 7.5" SAA. CONDITION: fair to good overall belt better than holster. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21612/JS. 600-800.
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PAIR OF COWBOY MONEY BELTS. Lot #4597 (Sale Order 606 of 701) 1 "C.R. WELLS / BELLE FOURCHE SD" marked size 38 3" wide converted single row bullet belt now decorated with 3-sided spots and cartridge loops removed good overall. 2 Unreadable maker mark 42" waist single row 357 cartridges mildew stained scuffed. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21613/JS. 600-800.
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WESTERN TACK DECORATED DOUBLE BUCKLE BELT. Lot #4598 (Sale Order 607 of 701) Unusual very wide 6" harness leather belt 39" with cut outs for legs 4" implement pouch sewn inside. CONDITION: good overall sound functioning straps and buckles implement pouch missing closure and one side unsewn. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21614/JS. 400-600.
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LARGE LOT OF MISC. LEATHER GUN PARTS MORE. Lot #4599 (Sale Order 608 of 701) Lot contains repro pink Colt SAA box reproduction bullet molds repro Colt Paterson capper repro dragoon parts pair white gauntlets two 19th century canteens brass decorated powder flask 6 powder horns Civil War era field glasses antique playing cards 2 souvenir little saddles antique sashes rope cinch melted coins arrowheads fossils Napoleon plaque pair spotted cowboy cuffs pair Mattatuck handcuffs several modern belts holsters etc. CONDITION: good overall. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21615/JS. 600-800.
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CIRCA 1880 CASING FOR SMALL PISTOL. Lot #4600 (Sale Order 609 of 701) 9" x 5" case compartmented for a pistol that fits into 8" interior length and 4 - 4.25" height trigger guard less than 2.5" space pair of unknown metal grips are present also. Plaque on lid has initials and "1883" inscribed. This is a wonderful case if you have the gun that fits it. CONDITION: good overall baize lining worn soiled scuffed lock does not work. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21443/JS. 300-500.
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FINE DOUBLE ROW 44/45 CARTRIDGE “MONEY” BELT. Lot #4601 (Sale Order 610 of 701) 35" brown leather 3.75" wide money belt with 44/45 cartridge loops for 66 bullets. Unmarked sewn tongue and plated octagonal buckle. CONDITION: very good overall sound and supple tongue has crazing. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21471/JS. 600-800.
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GLAHN FAMILY COLT ENGRAVING ARCHIVE. Lot #4602 (Sale Order 611 of 701) Over 100 vintage 1900-1930s photos, blueprints, drawings, and rubbings of engraving on pistols, also Colt pricing letters concerning engraving costs. All held in large binder with annotated biographical data on George Glahn, his sons Wilbur, Jacob, & George Jr, who engraved for several gun companies, especially Colt, and American banknote company. CONDITION: good to fine overall. PROVENANCE: from Martin Lane Historic & Western Americana Lifetime Collection. (02-21968/JS). $1,000-2,000.
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RARE 1877 DATED COLT ILLUSTRATED AD SHEET FOR Lot #4603 (Sale Order 612 of 701) NEWLY INTRODUCED LIGHTNING THUNDERER PISTOLS. 9.75" x 7.75". Possibly unique survivor dated January 1877 showing full scale Model 1877 Lightning Rampant Colt logo .38 .41 cartridges. There is ink annotation of someone specifying 3" engraved heavy nickel pearl grips. CONDITION: very good to fine as professionally conserved cracks at folds. 02-21313/JS. 800-1200.
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RARE CIRCA 1875 COLT ILLUSTRATED AD SHEET FOR Lot #4604 (Sale Order 613 of 701) NEWLY INTRODUCED SAA NEW LINE PISTOLS. 13.5" x 9.5" double sided with SAA short lived .22 New Line 1873-1877 on front and other 4 caliber New Lines on reverse including .30 caliber only produced 1874-1876. CONDITION: very good overall two 1" x 2" reductions in upper lower left corners which do not affect text. The upper edge has remnants of glue. 02-21314/JS. 800-1200.
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THREE RARE COLT ILLUSTRATED AD SHEETS FOR SINGLE Lot #4605 (Sale Order 614 of 701) ACTION ARMY LIGHTNING NEW LINE REVOLVERS 1875-1877. 1 13.5" x 9.5" double sided with SAA short lived .22 New Line 1873-1877 on front and other 4 caliber New Lines on reverse including .30 caliber only produced 1874-1876. 2 9.75" x 7.75" single sided sheet dated January 1877 showing full scale Model 1877 Lightning Rampant Colt logo .38 .41 cartridges. 3 10.5" x 8" double sided top illustrated with SAA US Army Ordnance report printed from June 27 1873 showing superiority of Colt over Smith Wesson. CONDITION: fair cracked at folds stained soiled tape stains reductions on edges not affecting text all apparently from same original source. PROVENANCE: from Christie's lot 497 Nov. 27 2000 Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21973/JS. 800-1200.
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NO LOT. Lot #4606 (Sale Order 615 of 701) NO LOT.
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UNIQUE PATRIOTIC LETTER TO SAMUEL COLT APRIL Lot #4607 (Sale Order 616 of 701) 1861 SELLING ARMS TO SOUTHERN REBELS. 4 page framed letter with American flag from attorney Daniel Gardner 1798-1863 telling Colonel Colt that selling large quantities of munitions to the South is an act of treason and goes on to say "to put down treason men in your position must put forth their money and make the fight our battle. If you raise a regiment and arm it with your guns and revolvers and name it "Colt's Railroad Legion" I will take the trouble of finding the officers and men of the highest efficiency to the number of 1000 men…." Little did Daniel Gardner know that in fact Colt was selling as many guns being paid for in NYC by Southern agents before they would no longer be allowed by law after the firing on Fort Sumter April 12. Colt indeed shipped thousands of revolvers South in the month of April 1861 after Ft. Sumter was fired on. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: transcription of letter from dealer/collector Fred Sweeney. CONDITION: appears very good mounted in mylar sleeve inside frame which was not opened. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21558/JS. 400-600.
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LARGE GROUP OF FIREARM MISC. Lot #4608 (Sale Order 617 of 701) Two custom Colt SAA cases box of antique Colt parts including backstrap off Colt 1860 Army S169524 with gold finish two 1860 cartridge conversion cylinders 2 mainsprings 2 US Model 1879 gun tools Colt 31cm bullet mold Manhattan 36cm bullet mold 2 Colt Army conversion hammers skeletal plated stock for pistol nicely red whie and yellow painted cast iron Indian shaped hatchet iron basket hilt for rapier box of 50 blue label 22 suort Winchester cartridges unknown paper cartridge 2 daggers misc group of badges and pins 19th century hunting bag wtih attached powder horn and carved horn powder measure and more. CONDITION: most is good to very good but should be viewed. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21616/JS. 600-800.
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SCARCE COMPLETE SEALED WINCHESTER 45 COLT GREEN Lot #4609 (Sale Order 618 of 701) LABEL BOX OF 50 CARTRIDGES. Circa 1930 perfect green top label full wrapped orange labels on each end. "For Colt Double Action and Single Action Army and New Service Arms". Perfect for that mint prewar SAA. CONDITION: fine as nice as any survive. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21678/JS. 800-1200.
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NO LOT. Lot #4610 (Sale Order 619 of 701) NO LOT.
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FOUR COLT OTHER PISTOL CASINGS. Lot #4611 (Sale Order 620 of 701) 1 Good scarce mahogany Civil War era 4th model Colt model 1851 Navy casing green baize lining compartmented for revolver flask mold etc. Very good overall missing lock escutcheon. This is a tough original case to find where earlier cases for small trigger guard 3rd models are much more available. 2 Scarce oak Colt dragoon casing red baize lining compartmented for 7.5" revolver flask and other accoutrements good interior with wear and soiling. Exterior refinished with the newer inset shield shaped escutcheon. 3 Unknown compartmented wood casing measures about 14" x 6" internally good to very good overall. 4 Rare mahogany veneered French fitted casing for pair of Smith and Wesson 2 old army revolvers Civil War era fair overall heavily stained from oxidized lead cartridges warping to edges of case and loose back slat. Wood could be restored interior has a good look missing inset escutcheon in lid. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21444/JS. 1500-3000.
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"A TRILOGY ON LAW AND ORDER BY SAMUEL COLT" Lot #4612 (Sale Order 621 of 701) DRAGOON BOOK CASING. 17.5" x 17.5" 2" deep book casing with raised sculpted spine repeated title with "EDITED BY WALLACE G BONTA". This is a very interesting casing that has age with unknown provenance fits three 7.5" barrel dragoons perfectly in French fitted green felt lined interior. CONDITION: very good overall. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21484/JS. 600-800.
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6 PAIRS OF COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY GRIPS. Lot #4613 (Sale Order 622 of 701) Lot consists of 2 pair 1-piece burl walnut one with 4-digit S scratched inside pair 2-pc 14K gold sterling steer head Bohlin marked hard rubber Colt logo restored pair of smooth pearl well worn pair of checkered walnut. CONDITION: fair to very good Bohlin lack screw. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21380-1/JS. 1000-2000.
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5 PAIRS OF COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY GRIPS. Lot #4614 (Sale Order 623 of 701) One pair are original 1-pc smooth ivory with rich patina the other 4 are rough wood one with aluminum insets. CONDITION: ivory grips are very good with1/2" well patinaed chipped toe. The wood grips are poor to fair with putty repair on one partial Ss visible on at least two. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21380-3/JS. 500-700.
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GOOD PAIR OF COLT DRAGOON GRIPS. Lot #4615 (Sale Order 624 of 701) Very good select walnut with S 6878 inked inside backstrap channel. CONDITION: very good refinished moderate edge wear one chipped toe but perfect for the good civilian dragoon in need of original pair of grips. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21380-4/JS. 300-500.
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7 PAIRS OF COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY GRIPS 2 PAIRS Lot #4616 (Sale Order 625 of 701) MODEL 1849 POCKET GRIPS. One pair Army is fine retaining most original factory varnish one fair pair martial grips with 4 digit S and discernible cartouche other 4 pairs are rough. CONDITION: poor-fair on 6 martial Army pairs one civilian pair is very good to fine. Pocket grips both well worn but complete with partially discerned Ss. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21380-2/JS. 300-400.
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GOOD COLT ACCOUTREMENTS. Lot #4617 (Sale Order 626 of 701) 1 Civil War Era Model 1851 Navy mold "COLT’S / PATENT" sprue cutter sm. 2 stamped on one side retains about 90 thinning blue finish overall. 2 "L" shaped early 1851 Navy nipple wrench Rapley T 15 w/ square cut barrel one nipple ear is broken off plum color smooth patina. 3 Unknown "L" shaped nipple wrench filed brown color. 4 Paterson cleaning rod identical to Rapley Rod 3. 5 London-style rosewood handled nipple wrench oiler in butt good oiling pin frozen. 6 Unknown "mushroom" ended combination loading tool nipple wrench screw driver very good. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21381-2/JS. 400-600.
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COLT CYLINDERS ETC. Lot #4618 (Sale Order 627 of 701) 1 2nd model dragoon cylinder gold inset engraved perimeters either brevet or reproduction SN 4919 crude engraved Indian fight scene safety pins gone very good. 2 Pair of rare 12-stop model 1860 army cartridge conversion cylinders SN 4259 4855 last 4 digits cylinder scene buffed most 50 visible very good. 3 1860-style unmarked percussion cylinder with modern numbers stamped on back very good. 4 Unknown 5-shot about .32 caliber cartridge conversion cylinder SN 426 heavily scratched surface fair. 5 Colt navy mold poor. 6 Colt pocket model mold poor. 7 Round ball scissor mold heavy iron patina. 8 Large 2.75" diameter blasting cap tin embossed: "CALIFORNIA CAP CO. XXX SAN FC'O" very good. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21381-3/JS. 400-600.
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5 GOOD COLT BULLET MOLDS. Lot #4619 (Sale Order 628 of 701) 3 COLTS PATENT 1860 Army molds 2 civilian marked "44H" and one military with "C" inspector mark. Rare fine condition brass model 1851 Navy mold with "COLTS PATENT" steel sprue cutter small "W" stamped on steel Rapley M22. Brass model 1855 .28cal small "H" stamped on right block. CONDITION: Root one civilian army molds are good-very good. The other 2 army molds are fine retain 60-70 blue finish. The navy mold is fine some cosmetic stains small dents sprue cutter is mostly bright as finished "in the white" with small areas of staining pitting. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-22014/JS. 1000-2000.
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MISC GROUP OF ORIGINAL COLT PERCUSSION MOLDS Lot #4620 (Sale Order 629 of 701) GRIPS TOOLS. 3 "Colt Patent" 1849 pocket molds 2 "Colt Patent" 1851 navy molds pair well worn Colt 1860 army grips backstrap triggerguard grips for Colt 1860 army S 124202 broken empty cartridge pack of 1851 navy "COL COLT'S PATENT / REVOLVING BELT PISTOL" with complete label poor condition 44 caliber empty cartridge pack with partial label Colt "L" shaped nipple wrench and large quantity of loose 31 36 and 44 caliber Colt bullets. CONDITION: good. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21457/JS. 800-1200.
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GROUP OF 10 BRASS COLT MODEL 1849 BULLET MOLDS 3 Lot #4621 (Sale Order 630 of 701) TOOLS. Ten nice "COLTS PATENT" marked 2-cavity mold Rapley M17. 3 Colt combination tools for M-1849. CONDITION: most good to very good at least one is fine tools are very good with some blue finish. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21657/JS. 800-1200.
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TWO FINE COLT 44 CALIBER DRAGOON BULLET MOLDS. Lot #4622 (Sale Order 631 of 701) 1 2nd model military Rapley M 14 brass straight legged inspected "WAT" steel "COLTS / PATENT" sprue cutter with inspection letter "R" steel has traces of case colors brass has scattered sm. dings scratches. 2 3rd model post 1855 blued steel bow legged 2-cavity mold stamped "44 H" "COLTS / PATENT" sprue cutter grease groove very good retaining 80 blue w/ numerous dings dents scratches. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21381-1/JS. 400-600.
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COLT’S PATENT NAVY FLASK. Lot #4623 (Sale Order 632 of 701) This flask measures approx. 7” in height and 3” in width. It is generally known as the Colt navy flask and it has a brass charger with a canted spout. The body of the flask is decorated with an impressive spray of arms and flags superimposed by a cannon. Above the spray are the words “COLT’S PATENT” along with crossed pistols and crossed rifles. CONDITION: the flask is in solid condition with a few small shallow dents to the body. The charger functions well. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22108/BF. 1400-2000.
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THREE COLT BULLET MOLDS. Lot #4624 (Sale Order 633 of 701) 1 2nd MODEL DRAGOON. This mold is brass with an iron sprue cutter that is marked “COLT’S PATENT”. It casts a 44-cal. conical bullet and a roundball with each pour. The top of the mold is inspector-marked “WAT”. CONDITION: light wear overall 2 3rd MODEL DRAGOON. This mold is brass with an iron sprue cutter that is marked “COLT’S PATENT”. It casts a 44-cal. conical bullet and a roundball with each pour. The midpoint of the mold is inspector-marked “WAT”. CONDITION: light wear overall. 3 1860 ARMY. This mold is iron with an iron sprue cutter that is marked “COLT’S PATENT”. It casts a 44-cal. conical bullet and a roundball with each pour. The top of the mold is marked “44H” and the midpoint of the mold is marked with the inspector’s initials “WAT”. CONDITION: light wear overall and the blued finish is better than 95. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22112/BF. 1200-1800.
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COLT DRAGOON POWDER FLASK. Lot #4625 (Sale Order 634 of 701) This reproduction flask measures approx. 9” in height with a copper body and brass charger. The charger is marked “COLTS PATENT” on the compartment cover and the inspector marks “WAT” in script are just below the charging spout. CONDITION: there is a small dent at the base of one face and a few tiny shallow dents around the flask. Charger functions well. Metal has a pleasing patina. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. 02-22107/BF. 400-700.
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COLT MILITARY CARTRIDGE PACKS ETC. Lot #4626 (Sale Order 635 of 701) FRANKFORD ARSENAL CARTRIDGES - Two 1874 Frankford arsenal boxes of 12 .45 cartridges for Colt's revolver. Both complete one has top unattached the other top is loose overall good. / 1884 dated Frankford Arsenal "12 REVOLVER CARTRIDGES" same size as the 1874 packs very good sealed. / Two sealed 1870 Frankford Arsenal Spencer Carbine .50 caliber blank cartridges one green label one blue both good overall. WINCHESTER - 1 Green label box of 50 "WINCHESTER 22 LONG RIFLE CARTRIDGES" good not sealed. COLT - Scarce box for "50" 38 long Colt Navy revolver United States Cartridge Company only 18 cartridges remain lid missing both short sides fair. / Light Blue label "50" 45 Colt by United States Cartridge Company poor condition box with large hole in lid full 50 rounds. PRIMERS - Rare jappaned full tube of Maynard tape primers partial 1859 dated label very good. / 8 tins of Remington UMC percussion caps 7 are sealed very good. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21600/JS. 1200-1500.
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RARE ILLUSTRATED CARTRIDGE PACK FOR COLT CARTRIDGE Lot #4627 (Sale Order 636 of 701) CONVERSION 1860 ARMY REVOLVERS 44CF CIRCA 1875. Orange/yellow label "United States Cartridge Co" box of 50 cartridges "44 / CALIBRE" for "COLT'S NEW BREECH-LOADING / ARMY REVOLVER". Illustrated with early 12-stop Richards Conversion Army revolver. This would be a perfect box for that Richard's cased set missing cartridge pack. CONDITION: very good top label if fine one short end of pack broken off and missing large portion of label. 49 original cartridges are intact with oxidation. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21466/JS. 800-1200.
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FINE COLT CAP TINS. Lot #4628 (Sale Order 637 of 701) 1 Rapley CT14 Rare Colt Dragoon 250 caps white Eley label paper wrapped unopened good overall 1/2" chip in side of label small reductions. 2 Rapley CT 17 for Colt Revolving Rifle green ELEY label wrapped in blue gold paper unopened good several chips in wrapping label fine. 3 Rapley page 205 ELEY orange 500 caps for Thuer cartridges which were reloadable very good. 4 ELEY orange 250 caps for Thuer cartridges which were reloadable not shown in Rapley good label soiled. 5 Unmarked anodized cap tin oval cylindrical steel spring loaded cap container good. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21449/JS. 800-1200.
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TWELVE 19th CENTURY COLT PERCUSSION CAP TINS. Lot #4629 (Sale Order 638 of 701) Lot consists of two different 500 cap Eley tins with labels one embossed 3 different 250 cap tins and seven 100 cap tins several makers. CONDITION: fair to very good some labels soiled stained chipped most of the 250 500 tins are mostly full. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21456/JS. 800-1200.
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RARE KPM LITHOPHANE OF SAMUEL COLT HOLDING COLT Lot #4630 (Sale Order 639 of 701) REVOLVER CIRCA 1855. 7" x 5.75" oval lithophane portrait of Samuel Colt holding a revolver. KPM Royal Porcelain from Berlin was famous for lithophane plaques in mid 19th century. When backlit vivid details of Colt appear. His eyes seem to move and follow you with intensity KPM was famous for the realism of his plaque portraits. Verso has KPM trademark over "KPM/460/Z". In 1855 Colt is known to have commissioned 111 examples of this lithophane bearing his portrait to be used in the windows of his mansion Armsmear and others for presentation as gifts. The image the only known of Colt holding a revolver was made a from a photograph taken of Colt in Germany in 1855. CONDITION: fine. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21658/JS. 1500-2500.
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COLT PATENT FIREARMS COMPANY "CASH DISBURSEMENTS" Lot #4631 (Sale Order 640 of 701) LEDGER 1923. Colt ledgers are scattered all over the country and most large folios 17" x 14" leather bound each page is actually a pair of pages as entries went from left to right across pages with many columns there are thousands of entries about 50 per page and 191 pages have entries. CONDITION: fair shaken chipped binding water stained mildewed but every inked entry is discernible. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21624/JS. 1000-2000.
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VERY ATTRACTIVE SESSIONS CLOCK CO. CLINTON Lot #4631A (Sale Order 641 of 701) WINCHESTER ADVERTISING REGULATOR WALL CLOCK. Clinton Regulator clock mfg. by the Sessions Clock Company in Forestville Connecticut circa. 1920. The clock face is marked "ASK FOR" above the Winchester trademark logo and "GUNS AND CARTRIDGES/ MADE FOR ALL KINDS OF SHOOTING" with a boxed "W/ BRAND" followed by a boxed "Sold by All Firearms Dealers" above "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co./ NEW HAVEN CONN USA". Bottom of face border is marked "MADE BY THE SESSIONS CLOCK CO. FORESTVILLE. CONN. U.S.A.". Clock body is comprised of oak measuring 28" from top to bottom and 17" wide with the face measuring 13" in diameter. Rear panel of clock body retains remnants of its original mfg. label. Glass pane for the clock face features a brass housing with the bottom pane support arm at the "6" being absent. Brass housing retains 1 of its original brass screws with the remaining screws being contemporary replacements. Glass pendulum door pane exhibits reverse painted decorative double gold borders with a red stylized Winchester "W" embellishment present at the center of the pane. Pendulum is covered with an attractive brass plate featuring decorative foliate motifs. Clock is accompanied by a period brass key. Consignor states that the movement has recently been serviced. CONDITION: Clock body is very good to excellent overall. Brass housing exhibits a pleasing mellow patina with a few small spots of verdigris and a small impression on the right side at the "3". Clock face retains vibrant coloring with some appropriate fading overall and some discoloration to the white background that is synonymous with age. Double borders and stylized "W" on pendulum door pane exhibit some small minor losses but are otherwise very good overall. An extremely attractive Sessions Clock Company Clinton Winchester advertising clock with a recently serviced movement that will make for a fine and functional addition to one's collection. 02-22787/MLW. 1500-2500.
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SETH THOMAS SMITH WESSON ADVERTISING REGULATOR Lot #4631B (Sale Order 642 of 701) WALL CLOCK. Smith Wesson advertising regulator wall clock mfg. by Seth Thomas in approximately 1924. The clock face is marked with Roman numerals with the iconic intertwined Smith Wesson "SW" monogram logo marked in the center below "SMITH WESSON" and above "SINCE 1852/ SPRINGFIELD MASS." with foliate embellishments marked on the left and right sides. Oak clock body measures 24 1 /4" from top to bottom and 16 1/8" in width at the widest point. Clock face's glass pane housing is comprised of brass with the face housing being comprised of tin. Rear of clock body is stamped "D8" and exhibits a few of streaks of old white paint. Pendulum door pane features reverse painting in black with a small gold bordered viewing window present at the center. Interior of clock retains its Seth Thomas instruction label which can be seen through the aforementioned viewing window. Pendulum features a smooth brass plate on the exterior of the front face. Period brass winding key is present. Consignor states that the action has been recently serviced. CONDITION: clock body is very good to excellent exhibiting some areas of darker raised varnish along the edges of the face assembly. Brass pane housing retains a pleasing dark brown patina with small scattered spots of verdigris present overall. Clock face retains strong coloring retaining an off white background. Face appears to have been cleaned at one time exhibiting light to mild striations overall. Tin face housing is very good exhibiting scattered spots of dark but minor surface oxidation overall. Instruction label on interior of clock shows some losses along the edges some areas of staining as well as a screw hole but otherwise remains mostly legible. A nice Seth Thomas Smith Wesson advertising regulator clock that would make for a fine and functional addition to one's collection. 02-22788/MLW. 1500-2500.
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STERLING SILVER “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS” BELT Lot #4632 (Sale Order 643 of 701) BUCKLE. 4" x 2.25" heavy belt plate limited edition of 2500 this is number 340. Well designed with logo address with model 1873 carbine in full relief in center. CONDITION: very good overall. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21673/JS. 300-400.
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FANTASTIC PRESENTATION POCKET WATCH TO BUFFALO Lot #4633 (Sale Order 644 of 701) BILL FROM FRENCH ARTIST ROSA BONHUER. Diameter 2.5" open face steel body pocket watch, "Regulateur" on dial over image of steam engine train, green enameled numerals, beveled crystal with a decorated German silver bezel. The outside back cover has been removed and hinge filed. Presentation in script "Pour Cher Hon. Mssr. W.F. Cody / De Dame Rosa Bonheur" & "Paris / Avril 1889 / Merci". Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899) painted Cody on horseback which is owned by Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody WY. CONDITION: fair, chips and cracks in enamel face, as noted back cover has been purposely removed, mechanism appears complete, not checked to see if it will continue working. The presentation is well executed and all discerned with gray steel patina. Watch is housed in archival box with damaged 26" square gold & red decorated scarf with box label. PROVENANCE: Alex Acevedo Collection; Martin Lane Historic & Western Americana Lifetime Collection. (02-21437/JS). $5,000-7,000.
*Please Note: Painting Illustrated here is not included with lot. You are purchasing the pocket watch only.*
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BUFFALO BILL WILD WEST SHOW PAINTED BANNER Lot #4634 (Sale Order 645 of 701) SCARF. 70" x 27" blue paint on muslin "BUFFALO BILL JUNE 3". Few of these had to survive. Housed in archival box along with tattered 30" red decorated silk scarf. Box labeled: "ORIGINAL PERIOD BUFFALO BILL SCARF". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: descriptive sheet. CONDITION: good overall many small holes one 4" torn and chipped area at edge of "3". PROVENANCE: Cowan's lot 1155 Dec. 2 2004 found amongst collection of Hartford CT circus posters Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21436/JS. 2000-3000.
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PRESENTATION MEYLAN GOLD POCKET WATCH OF FREDERICK Lot #4635 (Sale Order 646 of 701) B. HUTCHINSON BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST. Charles-Henri Meylan 17-jewel made 14K gold hunting case has beautiful inscription on inside lid: "An honest tale speeds best being plainly told / employees of / Bailey and Cole / with / BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST / to / Fred. B. Hutchinson / 1898 / Sincere Best Wishes". Frederick B Hutchinson longtime showman worked with Bailey Cole Circus along with Buffalo Bill later managing Barnum Bailey Circus. CONDITION: very good appears to work well but no warranty. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21464/JS. 1200-1500.
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PAIR OF UNIQUE "BUFFALO BILL" CODY FRAMED Lot #4636 (Sale Order 647 of 701) PHOTOGRAPHS. 1 24" x 14" large room view inscribed "Dinner at Sherry's to Col. Cody May 12 1909". This special dinner where Buffalo Bill several Native Americans are seated at long table against wall took place at the New York City restaurant Sherry's to honor him while he was putting on show at the New York Hippodrome. Over 100 people attended including President Taft numerous military officers and Frederic Remington. At the dinner Cody proposed a giant Native American statue a "National American Indian Memorial" that would be set on the shore of New York Harbor. He suggested that it would be "as large" as the Statue of Liberty and would serve to welcome "everyone to this shore". Many guests at the dinner party enthusiastically supported the idea with General Nelson Miles saying he was "gratified that there is now a feeling of generosity and respect towards the departing race". Many Americans viewed it as "a celebration of victory" over Native Americans while others considered it "a constant reminder of the vanishing race to whom we are indebted for the great free gift of a continent" and some thought the monument would memorialize admirable qualities attributed to Natives and serve as a "lasting beacon of American ideals". John Burke who managed Cody announced that America owed "at least an apology for the exigencies of civilized man and his cupidity in appropriating the red man's land" though he later clarified that "of course it was all done in the name of progress and God had foreordained that it should be so but let us build this monument as a lasting tribute to a dying race and to the genius of the man who suggested it". 4 years of raising money and breaking ground it was never built. 2 11" x 9" exposed vignette image of Buffalo Bill Cody in contemporary frame. CONDITION: appear good not removed from frames vignette view has damp staining on mount board chipped gesso edging of original frame. PROVENANCE: from Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21493 02-21573/JS. 600-800.
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FINE SCARCE DENVER PORTRAIT CABINET CARD OF Lot #4637 (Sale Order 648 of 701) "BUFFALO BILL" CODY 1880s. Scarce view of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody in artistic portrait wearing large diamond stick pin on his tie. This is only example we can locate. Edgar H. Rood was located at address on card 1887-1889 working in Denver 1884-1892. CONDITION: very good. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21941/JS. 400-600.
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LARGE GROUP OF RARE DAKOTA SIOUX LANGUAGE BOOKS. Lot #4638 (Sale Order 649 of 701) Over 50 books and pamphlets, most all are religious and published at various dates 1865-1900, most 1870s and 1880s and published by the American Bible Society and translated from Hebrew by Thomas Williamson and/or Stephen Riggs. Many of the books are in very good to fine condition, others are fair to good.
1) Two bibles 7" x 4.25", "DAKOTA WOWAPI WAKAN", 1879, 1286 pages, one copy is very good, 3 signatures slightly loose, scuffed edges, 3 inked names inside, one "Little Eagle". The other copy is missing first 5 pages including title page.
2) 7" x 4.25" New Testament "DAKOTA WOWAPI WAKAN KIN", 1866, signed by "Mrs. Isaac Warrior", good sound, complete, scuffed, water staining.
3) 9 copies, 5.5" x 4" pamphlets "ABRAHAM LINCOLN TONI KIN, AESOP TOWOYAKE KIN" 1893, 10 pages, all very good to fine.
4) 3 copies 6.5" x 4.5", "HDINANPAPI, WOWAPI MOWIS OWA INONPA KIN" 1869 (Exodus, the 2nd book of Moses), very to good to fine.
5) 6.5" x 4.5", "WICASTA WOKCAN TOKTOKECA" Jerimiah, Ezekial, Daniel, and minor prophets, 1877, good leather bound.
6) "WICOIE WOWAPI KIN", The Word Book, 1887, published for the Dakota Mission by the American Tract Society, illustrated with photos of objects and Dakota names, no English translation. Good.
7) 6 copies "YEWICASIPI TAANPETU", Outline of life of Christ, 2nd edition 1925 1st ed 1895, illustrated with maps, Santee, Neb, stiff soft covers, very good.
8) 3 copies, different bindings, "ODOWAN" Hymnals, 184 pages, all very good.
9) "WOONSPE ITAKIHNA", Precept upon Precept, illustrated, 180 pages, 1889, very good.
10) "WOOPE MOWIS OWA KIN…" Laws of Moses, bound with Psalms, 1872, ink annotations, good.
11) "JOSUWA, QA WAYACOPI KIN, QA RUTE.." Books of Joshua, Judges, & Ruth, 1875, leather bound, 81 pages, good to very good.
12) "WOOPE ITAKIHNA" Deuteronomy, 1872.
13) 2 copies, "DAKOTA 1st KINGS to JOB", 1879, very good, leather.
14) 7x4.25 New Testament “DAKOTA WOWAPI WAKAN KIN”, 1865, bound with Genesis & Proverbs, well worn copy, but appears complete, scuffed, chipped spine
15) 7" x 4.25" New Testament "DAKOTA WOWAPI WAKAN KIN", 1871, poor, loose cover, missing spine.
16) 7" x 4.25" New Testament "DAKOTA WOWAPI WAKAN KIN", 1878, poor detached cover.
17) 7" x 4.25" New Testament "DAKOTA WOWAPI WAKAN KIN", 1886, poor, loose cover.
18) 3 copies, 40 page pamphlet, "JESUS TAANPETU", English preface stating 2nd edition used at Santee Normal School "dedicated to all those interested in the Christian civilization of the Sioux", very good.
19) 6 copies, "WOYAZANSKA TUBERCULOSIS" 11 page small pamphlet, very good.
20) "DAKOTA-ENGLISH DICTIONARY" by Stephen Riggs, 1890, quarto, shaken & disbound, poor.
21) "DAKOTA GRAMMAR, TEXTS, AND ETHNOGRAPHY" Stephen Riggs, 1893, poor, disbound.
22) 14 additional various pamphlets, poor to fine.
23) "IAPI OAYE or The Word Carrier" published by The Dakota Mission containing the first 12 issues, 1871-1872. Some staining, intact, generally good.
CONDITION: as described, interested parties should examine this rare offering of over 50 Dakota Sioux titles in person. (02-22690/JS). $2,000-4,000.
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NO LOT. Lot #4639 (Sale Order 650 of 701) NO LOT.
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FANTASTIC ARCHIVE OF DAKOTA SIOUX 1860-1920. Lot #4640 (Sale Order 651 of 701) Most of the manuscripts in this grouping are papers of John Poage Williamson 1835-1917 family. Manuscript material dates from 1854-1882. Small grouping of Santee Agency photographs interesting affidavits from 1918-1919 are also here. John Williamson was born in a log cabin in Indian Territory originally thought to be the first white child born in what would become State of Minnesota. John’s father Dr. Thomas Williamson had decided to minister Christianity to the Dakota Sioux. Doctor Williamson mastered the Dakota language as did his son who would leave Minnesota wilderness to attend Lane Seminary in Cincinnati and starting his ministry at a Presbyterian Church in Indiana. He would leave this church in the fall of 1860 to follow in his father's footsteps in the ministry of the Sioux in Minnesota he remained with the Sioux thereafter as a missionary. The Sioux were expelled by US Government in 1866. Williamson went with them to reservation in Nebraska Territory. He would continue his ministry till his death in 1917 at Yankton SD. During his life he published many books in the Dakota Sioux language. A large grouping of these rare books are also being offered in this sale. 1 Manuscript journal 7.5x5” 202 hand numbered pages. Titled “Session Record of the United Churches of Pajintaze and Hazelwood”. The first 30 pages are transcriptions copied from Stephen R. Riggs. The first entry states March 3rd 1854 the records of the Lacquipoile church were consumed in the burning of the mission houses. Williamson copies mostly marriage and baptismal records. Starting in 1860 the record is more day-to-day with lists of church members marriages baptisms. Starting January 1863 Williamson has Moved to vicinity of Fort Snelling Indian camp hundreds of names a baptized marriages of the Dakota Sioux through 1865. By March 1866 John Williamson is at the “Crow Creek Agency” Where hundreds of names of Dakota Sioux are listed in baptismal marriage and other church records. Often the baptismal record will give the Indian name and Christian name as baptized. This journal ends in 1870 when Rev A. L. Riggs took charge of the mission work at the Santee agency. 2 US INDIAN SERVICE-MEDICAL RECORD BOOK Santee Agency folio ledger 13.5” 350 pages 1877-1904. Hundreds of entries for sick and dying ailments names ages ethnicity-Indian half breed etc. 3 Manuscript Church roll of the Pilgrim church August 1st 1871 about 200 Dakota names are listed with annotations 4 Certificate of membership of the Pilgrim Church Nebraska partially printed and manuscript 5 March 17 1863 Mankato Prison list of 19 Dakota Sioux who were married to more than one woman and have come forward to select one. 6 Manuscript list of about 200 Dakota Sioux not dated 7 Two page Dakota language manuscript apparently announcing Rev. A. L. Riggs As new congregational minister by “John P. Williamson” 8 Nov. 8 1882 four page letter in Dakota Sioux addressed to Santee agency 9 2 copies of typed and notarized affidavit by Star Frazier Santee Sioux. He is attempting to get lands promised to his father when he signed the Treaty of 1868 giving up the Black Hills to the US government. 10 Typed and notarized affidavit by Napoleon Wabashaw Santee Sioux. He is attempting to get lands promised to his father when he signed the Treaty of 1868 giving up the Black Hills to the US government. 11 Typed letter “in the council House of the great Sioux tribe” chief spotted tail appeals to Indians to give up the Black Hills in exchange for “manifold gifts”. This must be a transcription of Chief Spotted Tail’s original pleas cited in the affidavits above. 12 28 7x9” YWCA photographs of the Indian camp at missionary conference Santee Nebraska 1919 UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1980 reprint biography of John P. Williamson-A Brother to the Sioux” originally published 1919. CONDITION: good to very good overall. 02-22691 02-22692 02-22693. 3000-5000.
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NO LOT. Lot #4641 (Sale Order 652 of 701) NO LOT.
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JOHN F KENNEDY PRESENTATION AUTOGRAPHED LARGE Lot #4642 (Sale Order 653 of 701) FORMAT PHOTOGRAPH PART OF GROUPING FROM MAJ. GEN. WM. H. ABENDROTH. William H. Abendroth 1895-1970 had a very long military career starting with Idaho National Guard and the hunt for Pancho Villa 1915 and later service in France in World War I. During WWII Abendroth was General Douglas McArthur’s personal Provost Marshall. He attended the US War College at Ft. Leavenworth and became friends with Dwight Eisenhower who also attended just after the war 1946. General Abendroth served in Washington DC as Commander of the District of Columbia National Guard during both the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations. Both presented him with signed photographs. John F Kennedy's personally presented and signed photographs are rare. He obviously wrote this one in person in his awful handwriting which is hard to decipher holography. It is massive on 18" x 14" board with 13" x 10.5" silver print photo attached presentation appears to read: "To Major General William Abendroth / with my good wishes / John F Kennedy /January 19 '61 USA" which is day before his inauguration as president. The 14" x 10" color image of Eisenhower is signed on collar "To General Abendroth / with best wishes / Dwight D Eisenhower". The 8" x 10" photo of Abendroth in Major General uniform is signed "Maj. Gen. W. H. Abendroth". Abendroth was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal he is buried in Arlington Cemetery. Also in this lot is a pair of official 1957 presidential inaugural license plates with vignettes of Eisenhower Nixon registered to General Abendroth. CONDITION: good overall the three framed photographs all have some minor light fading but good contrast and strong dark ink on both the Kennedy and Eisenhower photographs. PROVENANCE: consigned by Wes Abendroth General Abendroth's son. 02-22284/JS. 2000-4000.
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FINE SCARCE CABINET CARD PHOTO OF "CAPTAIN JACK" Lot #4643 (Sale Order 654 of 701) OMOHUNDRO. 1875 dated Sarony cabinet card in gilded cabinet card mount. John Baker "Cpt. Jack" Omohundro 1846-1880 born in Fluvanna Virginia was Confederate cavalryman with Jeb Stuart frontier scout during Indian Wars cowboy and actor. Before his untimely death at age 39 Texas Jack became a legendary figure in the Old West as a Western showman performing dramas on the stage throughout the country and was immortalized in dime novels published around the world. He is buried in Leadville CO. CONDITION: very good good spring loaded specialty beveled glass mount. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21670/JS. 400-600.
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FINE GENERAL NELSON MILES CABINET CARD NELSON Lot #4644 (Sale Order 655 of 701) MILES SIGNED ENDOSEMENT 1877 AT TONGUE RIVER CAMP. Cabinet card shows Miles in Major General's dress uniform with hat epaulets and sash. There is a clipped signature of Miles in photograph sleeve signed "Nelson Miles USA". The furlough document has several endorsements including autograph signature of Nelson Miles Colonel 5th US infantry and Alfred Terry Brigadier General Sheridan's AAG signs for him. CONDITION: cabinet card is very good to fine document is very good. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21888/JS. 500-700.
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RARE INDIAN WAR ERA PHOTO OF 9TH US CAVALRY Lot #4645 (Sale Order 656 of 701) "BUFFALO SOLDIERS" IN BATTALION INSPECTION. 8.5" x 5.25" photo of 9th US Cavalry at right side of line posed for inspection wearing dress cavalry helmets first introduced in 1872 details of several faces of the black men especially NCOs at far right can possibly be identified. On the left side of line Infantry is posed with rifles with attached bayonets Buffalo Soldiers to right posed with carbines with white officers in front of line distinctive flag pole with American flag behind men in front of barracks at Ft. Niobrara Nebraska. "Battalion Inspection—Fort Niobrara Neb" imprinted. CONDITION: good-very good. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21931/JS. 600-800.
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PRESENTATION CABINET CARD PHOTO JW "CAPTAIN JACK" Lot #4646 (Sale Order 657 of 701) CRAWFORD TO GEN. JM DUNN FT. CRAIG NEW MEXICO TERRITORY 1883. Full standing view Denver photographer wearing Prairie belt his signature wide brimmed Stetson style hat Winchester 1873 carbine laid against table. Poetic 8-line inscription on verso 20 years before he became known as the "Poet Cowboy" "..accept this humble token rustic shadow of your friend purest thoughts are oft unspoken sunshine oft with shadows blend. Let this photo then remind you of a comrade wild and free and whenever I may find you. you will find a friend in me". Signed: "JW Crawford / Capt Jack / Chief of scouts / U.S. Army / Ft Craig Dec 12 '83". At this time Captain Jack was the "post trader" at Fort Craig he continued in this role even after the foreclosed in 1885 continuing to be caretaker of the old military post. Captain Jack had a long and colorful life with many chapters his ten years at Fort Craig with the army and later friend to the Indians and post trader are just one. CONDITION: fair to good toned soiled image light small chips on edge strong bold ink inscription. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21938/JS. 500-700.
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"PAWNEE BILL" "MAY LILLIE" CABINET CARDS. Lot #4647 (Sale Order 658 of 701) Both cabinet cards by Sword's Brothers photographers York PA. Pawnee Bill 1860-1942 May Lillie 1869-1936 stars of Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show were husband and wife. May Lillie Mary "May" Manning was born on March 12 1869 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. May met Gordon William Lillie who became famous as Pawnee Bill while attending Smith College in 1886 they married same year. Gordon Lillie's wedding gift to his bride was a pony and a Marlin .22 target rifle. In 1887 May debuted at a sharpshooter for Pawnee Bill's Great Wild West Show and was billed as "the greatest Lady Horseback Rifle-shot of the World". May traveled the country with her husband's show and was one of the first women to perform as an equestrian and shooter in American Wild West shows. May suffered a shooting injury during an act in 1899 that required two of her fingers to be amputated. While on tour in 1907 May gave a speech to women in Chicago she said: "Let any normally healthy woman who is ordinarily strong screw up her courage and tackle a bucking bronco and she will find the most fascinating pastime in the field of feminine athletic endeavor. There is nothing to compare to increase the joy of living and once accomplished she'll have more real fun than any pink tea or theater party or ballroom ever yielded". Eventually May and Gordon settled in Pawnee Oklahoma on Blue Hawk Peak. They built a cabin established a buffalo herd and in 1910 completed work on their Arts and Crafts style home. May was the hands-on manager of the Lillie Buffalo Ranch. She believed in the buffalo's importance to the heritage of the American West and to Plains Indian culture. CONDITION: good overall soiled scuffed. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21939 02-21940/JS. 600-800.
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INSCRIBED SIGNED WITH RHYME CABINET CARD PHOTO Lot #4648 (Sale Order 659 of 701) JW "CAPTAIN JACK" CRAWFORD ON HIS 49th BIRTHDAY 1896. Full standing view NYC mount. Wearing buckskins and signature flat brimmed hat. Inscribed at bottom: "MY birth day Mar. 4th 1896 49 to date / yours in clouds or sunshine. / J W Crawford / 'Capt. Jack'". In 1896 Crawford was the "Cowboy Poet". CONDITION: very good card appears remounted as signature panel slightly clipped at edge and bottom. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21945/JS. 500-700.
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RARE OVERSIZED SIGNED INSCRIBED PHOTO OF Lot #4649 (Sale Order 660 of 701) "CAPTAIN JACK" CRAWFORD 1883 FT CRAIG NM. 8.25" x 4" photo by Baker Johnston Evanston WY who are best known for series of circa 1881-1882 native American cabinet cards. This unusual size format studio photo shows Capt. Jack posed against painted backdrop wearing rawhide fringed fur lined coat 1850 eagle buckle belt boots with attached spurs and his signature broad brimmed hat. Signed at bottom "yours truly JW CRAWFORD / Capt. Jack / Chief of Scouts". Reverse signed again "To JH Alexander compliments of JW Crawford / Capt. Jack / Ft. Craig NM Jany. 1st 1883" in a postscript he asks "How would this do for a 3 sheet or litho / Jack" Alexander must have been his publisher. CONDITION: very good image about 2" vertical crack at base. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21950/JS. 500-700.
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CAPT. JACK "POET SCOUT" PHOTO BY WITTICK Lot #4650 (Sale Order 661 of 701) ALBUQUERQUE NM WINCHESTER COLT. 8.5" x 5.25" large photo of full standing "Capt Jack" view holding model 1873 Winchester rifle wearing belt with tooled double loop holster containing Colt model 1878 Double Action Frontier revolver with hard rubber Colt logo grips. Light imprint at bottom of emulsion "Capt Jack the Poet Scout". CONDITION: good clarity soiled. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21951/JS. 400-600.
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LARGE FORMAT PHOTO OF FORT APACHE ARIZONA 1884. Lot #4651 (Sale Order 662 of 701) 12.5" x 10" albumen photo by Ben Wittick mounted on larger board. View shows Fort Apache during its heyday w/ all of its original buildings. After the capture of Geronimo in 1886 the significance of this military base declined later became a Indian school after the turn of the century. CONDITION: good to very good overall one small chip in bottom right corner of image scattered chipping staining to edges of mounting board. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21985/JS. 400-600.
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PHOTOGRAPHS OF GENERAL NELSON MILES AND 10 CHIEFS Lot #4652 (Sale Order 663 of 701) WHO MADE PEACE WITH HIM. 8" x 5" mount with Grabill 1891 Deadwood Dakota Terr imprint: "INDIAN CHIEFS WHO COUNCILED WITH GEN. MILES SETTLED THE INDIAN WAR" listed are "Standing Bull" "Bear who Looks back Running with the Big White Horse" White Tail Liver Bear Little Thunder Bull Dog High Hawk Lame Eagle Pipe". General Miles image is cabinet card from Cincinnati studio. CONDITION: good overall crease in Miles card. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21993/JS. 400-600.
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RARE PHOTOGRAPH OF FORT BOWIE ARIZONA TERRITORY Lot #4653 (Sale Order 664 of 701) CIRCA 1885. 8.5" x 5" albumen view of Fort Bowie by Baker Johnson well known Wyoming photographers of Native American series 1881-1882. CONDITION: good overall one chipped edge of mounting board. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21995/JS. 400-600
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GROUP OF 6 INDIAN WAR ERA PHOTOGRAPHS OF SOLDIERS. Lot #4654 (Sale Order 665 of 701) 1 Cabinet card up two artillerymen in front of Sibley tents with infantry camp and background. 2 Cabinet card Co. H 8th US infantry. 30 10" x 8" photo of Co. B 8th US Cavalry Ft Meade SD 1896. 4 Junction City Kansas cabinet card of cavalrymen at rest. 5 8" oval albumen on larger board full standing view of elegant posed mounted artilleryman Shenandoah PA photographer. 6 Framed photo 8" x 7" exposed image 22nd US infantry NCOs and Junior officers with camp scene backdrop. CONDITION: overall good-very good images. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21996/JS. 400-600.
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RARE JOSEPHINE “JOSIE” EARP AUTOGRAPH LETTER. Lot #4655 (Sale Order 666 of 701) This wonderful 11 page detailed ALS signed “Josephine E” written in 1924 is quite revealing concerning unflattering articles written about Wyatt “filled with lies” in Randolph Hearst newspapers. Letter is written to John Flood their business manager Josephine puts on the return address “W. Earp Telegraph me please”: she tells Mr. Flood that Wyatt is sick and for him to write a personal letter to William Randolph Hearst telling him how “grieved Wyatt is about the article” “ask him to retract”. “The article lied every word of it and must have been in with the Cow Boys and must have given a wrong name” “and please say that in the early days up tombstone his father George Hurst came to Wyatt and his brother Virgil asking for protection from some of the toughs in tombstone as he was going out to look at a mine and Wyatt took him out on horseback and stayed with him ten days. For which after he returned to San Francisco sent Wyatt a nice watch for being so nice to him. The very few letters known of Josephine Earp mostly come from the estate of John Flood that have occasionally sold in auction over the past 20 years. Josephine Earp 1861-1944 Best known as Wyatt Earp's third wife. In her most recent biography there is little doubt she worked as a prostitute and was responsible for Johnny Behan’s divorce Behan a long time rival of the Earps was turned down by Josephine with his proposition for marriage. By 1881 Josie was living with Wyatt as man and wife. Wyatt’s second wife Mattie was also a prostitute who continued in her trade after Wyatt left her dying from opium overdose in 1888. Why it always called his wife “Sadie” which was her nickname throughout her wildlife in Tombstone. After Wyatt’s death she made everybody call her Josie or Josephine. Josephine was Wyatt’s constant companion for 48 years till his death in 1929 after her death 15 years later she was buried beside him. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: well researched current biographical data of Josephine Earp. CONDITION: very good including envelope PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-22019/JS. 1000-2000.
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EARLE R. FORREST ARCHIVE WILD WEST ARCHIVE. Lot #4656 (Sale Order 667 of 701) Earle R. Forrest 1883-1969 was historian author photographer cowboy. Forrest wrote several books from his interviews obtaining firsthand accounts. This archive includes two page framed letter written in 1932 by a survivor of Little Big Horn Edward Pighorn two 8 page letters written by California Joe's grandson Joe Milner in 1928 detailing life in Deadwood and reminiscences of Wild Bill Hickok California Joe and Colorado Charlie. An undated letter from Iron Eyes Cody thanks Forrest for photo and permission to use in his forthcoming book on sign language. There are two typed annotated 200 pages each for two books: "Wicked Dodge" with signed cover letter to Caldwell Idaho publisher 1937 stating: "I have just completed the rewriting of the manuscript of WICKED DODGE… along the lines that you suggested" 256 numbered pages. not collated. The second typed draft is for "life of California Joe" numerous annotations and corrections over 200 pages highest numbered page 254 some pages are missing not collated. Some of Forrest's papers are archived at University of Arizona. Published books include: "Missions and Pueblos of the Old Southwes"t 1929 "Arizona’s Dark and Bloody Ground" 1926 "California Joe" 1935 and "Lone War Trail of Apache Kid" 1947. CONDITION: good to very good overall. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-22010/JS. 500-1000.
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GREAT CABINET CARD PHOTO OF MAN AIMING RIFLE WITH Lot #4657 (Sale Order 668 of 701) COLT LOGO GRIP SAA. As his young admiring daughter watches her dad aim Winchester saddle ring carbine or some other saddle ring lever magazine rifle wearing two bullet belts including one with double loop holster containing Colt SAA with eagle and Colt logo hard rubber grips. Interestingly in photograph are a pair of large rowel Western spurs in the foreground and dad has a corked flask of whiskey in his back pocket. CONDITION: very good. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21923/JS. 200-400.
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SCARCE CABINET CARD PHOTO OF TRICK SHOT EXPERT Lot #4658 (Sale Order 669 of 701) "LILLIAN SMITH" WITH WINCHESTER 1873 RIFLE. Lillian Smith 1871-1930 became a part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West in 1886 at age of 15 she was a star along with Annie Oakley for 3 years then left Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in 1889. She later joined the Miller Brothers 101 Ranch Wild West production. Lillian retired from performing in the mid-1920s and lived out the rest of her days in a cabin along the banks of the Salt Fork River in Oklahoma. CONDITION: very good. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21926/JS. 300-400.
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CABINET CARD PHOTO OF CROOKED POKER GAME COLT Lot #4659 (Sale Order 670 of 701) SAA REVOLVER. Poker game with four questionable characters. Colt single action army sits on table in front of one player another solid frame pistol Merwin Hulbert or similar in front of another two players are exchanging cards under the table one has a queen in his pants cuff. Guns are coming off table soon. CONDITION: very good. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21927/JS. 200-300.
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CDV "JJ MARASEK SALOON" ROCKVALE COLORADO. Lot #4660 (Sale Order 671 of 701) Probably unique view of establishment with large "SALOON" banner and a few of the regulars standing out front. Verso inscribed "JJ Marasek Saloon". John Marasek is listed in Rockvale city directory as saloon keeper. CONDITION: good light faded. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21929/JS. 200-300.
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14 WESTERN SHERIFF'S ARREST WARRANTS OTHER Lot #4661 (Sale Order 672 of 701) DOCUMENTS. 1 1881 subpoena for Josefa Baca others NM territory vs. Cleto Erecirras notation "Defendant not arrested Pat. F. Garrett". 2 Lincoln County NM 1880 grand jury indictment of Thomas Sellman John Gunther Charles Snow others for 1878 murder. 3 1879 subpoena Lincoln County New Mexico NM Territory vs. Frank Rivero signed by Sheriff George Kimball deputy John Witherspoon. 4 Bond for Joe Franklin Oklahoma 1912 for having unlawful distillery. 5 1880 Texas Navarro county Texas vs Willis McGhee unlawful willful habitual carnal intercourse. 6 1894 state of Wyoming vs Earl D. Murry stealing horse 6 shooter knife. 7 1896 Indian territory vs. William Jones William Crittenden E. V. Nix assisting in escape of outlaws at Guthrie. 8 3 documents 1898 Navarro County Texas vs. D. L. Blackman signed by deputy MB Chilcoat. 9 1883 Wyoming subpoena for Henry Kerney signed by Sheriff Frank M. Canton who was a previous bank robber turned lawman. 10 1897 state of Texas arrest warrant for Etta Clarke for running House of prostitution signed by Sheriff F. B. Summers. 11 two 1892 State of Texas charged for keeping a house of prostitution signed by Sheriff RB Johnston GG Walton. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: few descriptive sheets. CONDITION: good to very good light staining. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-22028/JS. 500-1000.
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SIGNED SHERIFF PAT GARRETT ARREST WARRANT. Lot #4662 (Sale Order 673 of 701) Deputy signed document for Pat Garrett. Autograph Endorsement Signed "P F Garrett" Sheriff, Nov. 19, 1898 on verso of detailed tipped on full sheet in Spanish for arrest of "Scott Stewart" in New Mexico Territory, Dona Ana County. CONDITION: ink text and signatures are fine, tipped in page is cracked at fold, stained, good overall. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic & Western Americana Lifetime Collection. (02-21980/JS). $600-800.
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GROUP OF OVER 50 CRIMINAL PHOTOS INCLUDING JESSE Lot #4663 (Sale Order 674 of 701) JAMES GANG. 9 scarce images from original negatives of Northfield Minnesota photographer Ira Sumner each image has his mark and names of the killed potential bank robbers: James Younger Miller Stiles Pitts. Captured photo of Bob Younger and earlier photo of Frank Jesse James plus murdered Bank Teller Joseph Haywood. Other images are from police departments showing images and "occupations" of wanted criminals. 7 images show profile and head shot with inked details on verso. CONDITION: good to very good overall. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-22001/JS. 500-700.
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PAIR OF SCARCE CABINET CARD PHOTOS OF LILLY Lot #4664 (Sale Order 675 of 701) LANGTRY. Two fine Victorian photos of the elegant Miss Lilly Langtry 1852-1929 who Judge Roy Bean named the town of Langtry TX after in 1882. As famous as she was her images from this era are quite scarce. CONDITION: very good. PROVENANCE: from Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21989/JS. 400-600.
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RARE PHOTO OF "YOUNGER'S CAVE" HIDEOUT FOR JESSE Lot #4665 (Sale Order 676 of 701) JAMES YOUNGER GANGS. Photo by D. D. Watts Montrose MO. The cave is situated on a bluff on Osage River in west central Missouri near Monegaw Springs. During the Civil War the Younger's lived nearby and were familiar with old Osage tribal lands where this is situated. CONDITION: good image early gelatin image mounted on previously used photographic board board chipped cracked. PROVENANCE: Jesse Somer Younger Collection Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-22000/JS. 400-600.
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VERY RARE 25 MINERS BANK OF ALTA-CALIFORNIA NOTE Lot #4666 (Sale Order 677 of 701) "PAYABLE IN GOLD DUST" CIRCA 1850. 3.5" x 2.25" unsigned remainder St. Francisco CA- Miners Bank of Savings of Alta-California 25 18. Rare and unknown bank where a few obsolete notes are known all remainders. Note misspelling of San Francisco. Another example sold in John Ford sale at Stacks 2005 for 3750. CONDITION: good complete 2 corners folded under creased folded. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-22004/JS. 400-600.
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FIRST HAND DESCRIPTION OF "FETTERMAN MASSACRE". Lot #4667 (Sale Order 678 of 701) 6 pages from Ft. Kearney written by Thomas H. Mallory to Albert Holman Dec. 29 1866 six days after Colonel William Fetterman and his command were wiped out near Fort Kearney by Cheyenne and Sioux led by Crazy Horse and Red Cloud. "On the 21st instant one of the most horrible massacres… took place 4 miles from this place…The Indians had been throwing themselves insight along this Ridge nearly every day… some of the most daring ventured within a few 100 yards of the Fort. They had once been driven off and followed up by about 75 cavalrymen… one Lieutenant and a Sergeant was killed… approach nearer the Fort and seemed more anxious to have a fight. Col. Fetterman with the command of 79 started out to drive them off or as the soldier said who volunteered to have some fun under orders from the Colonel commanding the post not to go beyond the Ridge out of sight… contrary to those orders the command crossed the Ridge and soon the regular discharges of small arms were heard the firing was kept up for about an hour then all was still… nothing but Indians were insight and they were just finishing their hellish work of scalping and mutilating the bodies… not one of the 81 men who went out was left alive…". Much more detail as mutilation of bodies and further actions. There is a page missing at end but postscript page has full signature. Rarely seen lot and content from such a historic event. CONDITION: good to very good light staining. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-22027/JS. 400-600.
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THREE "WANTED POSTERS". Lot #4668 (Sale Order 679 of 701) 1 "BROKE JAIL / ALBA W DENNETT / THE MURDERER / 300 / REWARD" 1877 13.5" x 8.5" exposed under mat of framed poster albumen photo attached. Dennett 1850- had killed his own infant son who he had fathered while in law school. He placed the baby in a canvas sack weighted with bricks and threw him into the Milwaukee River. He was never found after his escape. Appears very good not examined out of frame. 2 Wells Fargo. San Francisco. small flyer for arrest of 2 forgers. June 13th. 1889. good overall. stained and toned. 3 11" x 8.5" "WANTED FOR FORGERY" George H. Carpenter escaped from Jacksonville FL 1888 attached albumen photo of mustachioed felon. Matted on acid free board with archival hinges and archival tape repair to left edge good overall. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21981/JS. 300-500.
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THREE CIRCA 1880 PHOTOS OF SHERIFFS. Lot #4669 (Sale Order 680 of 701) 1 City Marshall Mexico Missouri cabinet card bearded subject wearing large "CITY SHERIFF" marked badge. CONDITION: good contrast in detail heavily scuffed edges specially on bottom left corner. 2 8" x 5" lengthwise view of jurors Sheriff Robert E. Lindsay all identified on Verso trial lasted several weeks before a guilty plea was found in the murder trial Hallidays Cove WVM May 9 1887. CONDITION: image is good overall with soiling and staining. 3 Hamburg Iowa back marked cabinet card of unidentified lawman wearing star badge. Subject appears to be missing his left hand appears as a nub resting on unknown contraption on table at his side interesting content. CONDITION: good overall about half inch chip in emulsion soiled. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21969/JS. 300-400.
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GROUP OF 14 19TH CENTURY COLORADO PHOTOGRAPHS. Lot #4670 (Sale Order 681 of 701) Most of the images are 7" x 4.5" 10" x 8" mount largest. 9 images are Georgetown views WH Jackson view of Durango 3 town views with no ID stereoview of Black Hawk. CONDITION: good overall. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21986/JS. 300-400.
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1876 CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION UNITED STATES FIREARMS Lot #4671 (Sale Order 682 of 701) STEREOVIEW. Large stereo card photograph with overview of crowded arms displays also in lot is Pennsylvania advertising card for the 1876 exposition. CONDITION: good overall. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21990/JS. 200-400.
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OHIO STATE PRISON "SOUVENIR" CABINET CARD PHOTO OF Lot #4672 (Sale Order 683 of 701) 23 INMATES EXECUTED FOR MURDER 1897-1905. Cabinet card shows famous electric chair "Old Sparky" and 23 inmates executed with brief histories on verso. CONDITION good overall. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21997/JS. 200-300.
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FAMOUS PHOTO OF 1909 ADA OKLAHOMA LYNCHING OF 4 Lot #4673 (Sale Order 684 of 701) CRIMINALS. 6" x 4" gelatin photo mounted on unmarked board. Early morning April 19 1909 citizens who paid a visit to the Frisco barn in downtown Ada Oklahoma encountered a shocking scene—four men hanging from the rafters. In late March and early April authorities had arrested the four men including assassin Jim Miller for the brutal shotgun killing of Allen Augustus "Gus" Bobbitt a popular rancher and former deputy U.S. marshal. Bobbitt had been an exceptional officer—the right hand of U.S. District Attorney Andrew Cavitt "A.C." Cruce—and a crusader against crime. Testimony given at Miller's preliminary hearing a few days earlier had strongly implicated him and the other three men. The criminal justice system at the time was shaky. Untold vigilantes lynched the 4 justice had been served—frontier style. CONDITION: fair chipped edges light faded. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21925/JS. 200-400.
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2 CABINET CARDS OF COWBOY CAVALRYMAN. Lot #4674 (Sale Order 685 of 701) 1 "Henry A. Albert" ink signature full standing view holding Springfield carbine riding boots and spurs prairie belt with 45-70 cartridges and revolver on his side campaign hat gauntlets dark lace up shirt. 2 Cowboy with wooly chaps Colt single action revolver with carved ivory grips. CONDITION: good to very good overall. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-22003/JS. 400-600.
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7 WESTERN PHOTOS. Lot #4675 (Sale Order 686 of 701) 4.5" x 3.75" images one with white ink "NEW MEXICO / INDIAN VIEWS". Interesting group of images which appear to have African American Buffalo soldiers reservation Indian police and other cavalry views. CONDITION: good-very good versos have glued remnants of paper where taken from album. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21928/JS. 300-400.
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GOOD TINTYPE OF TWO COWBOYS HOLDING COLT SAA Lot #4676 (Sale Order 687 of 701) REVOLVERS. 3.75" x 2.5" loose plate clean clear scarce image of real working cowboys both dressed up for this photo with ties both wearing Stetson style hats seated cowboy has military eagle sword belt buckle cowboy boots. Standing cowboy is wearing a single loop cartridge belt. Both pose with Colt single action army revolvers across their chests. CONDITION: very good. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21917/JS. 300-500.
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TWO TINTYPES WITH REVOLVERS COLT OPEN TOP ARMY. Lot #4677 (Sale Order 688 of 701) 2 unmounted tintypes. 1 3.5" x 2.5" shows two gentleman one more refined with top hat one a cowboy with broad brimmed hat holding what appears to be a Colt 1871 or army conversion also in his pocket is a Remington army revolver. CONDITION: overall fair crazed chipped and stained old mounting tape. 2 3.25" x 2.25" shows two characters pointing small 22 or 32 revolvers at each other. CONDITION: very good overall. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21918/JS. 300-400.
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GREAT WESTERN RAILROAD POCKET WATCH. Lot #4678 (Sale Order 689 of 701) Open face gold filled RR dial graduated in 60 minutes Swiss 17-jewel movement engraved American patriotic eagle shield on reverse. CONDITION: good overall worn possibly works as it kept time for 10 min while cataloging. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-22005/JS. 200-400.
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HIGH GRADE MODERN LEATHER BELTS HOLSTERS MORE. Lot #4679 (Sale Order 690 of 701) This lot includes 1 pistol cartridge belt in cream brown leather marked “42” “SAN PEDRO SADDELRY TOMBSTONE”. The belt is complete with two brown leather pistol holsters. / 1 White canvas black leather shotgun cartridge belt marked “36” “DILLON MAKER ARIZONA TERRITORY”. / 1 Dark brown leather shotgun shell pistol belt marked “MURPH’S CUSTOM LEATHER CHINA GROVE NC.” / 1 Black leather pistol belt with silver star-in-circle decoration marked “THE CARVER”. Belt is complete with two black leather pistol holsters with similar star-in-circle design. / 1 Brown leather white canvas small women’s or child’s shotgun shell pistol belt. / 1 Brown leather decorated pouch with black trim to fit on a belt. / 1 Brown leather belt pouch with three compartments. / 1 Brown leather pistol belt with silver floral conchos matching holster. Belt holster are well-made but unmarked. / 1 Pair of brown leather cuffs with tooled decoration. / 1 Black leather belt pouch with star-in-circle decoration. / 1 Brown leather pistol holster with black trim. / 1 Brown leather pistol holster with silver concho decoration. CONDITION: most items look new and as manufactured. 02-22478/BF. 300-500.
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UNIQUE POLICE BADGE MANUFACTURER’S SAMPLE BOARD. Lot #4680 (Sale Order 691 of 701) 75 badge designs shown on both sides of sample board. Also a later leather case sample with fitted badge sample NYC Detective inside. Not sure who this manufacturer was as only one sample with locality markings are Washington State seal on one badge. CONDITION: very good overall green painted board has no badges missing supported on edges by iron banding and bars painted black. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21543/JS. 1500-2500.
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FINE TOOLED COWBOY STYLE CHILD'S SADDLE CIRCA Lot #4681 (Sale Order 692 of 701) 1900. This child-sized saddle measures approx. 17" long and 12" wide. Saddle is complete with matching tooled shrouded wood stirrups. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: descriptive sheet. CONDITION: very good overall the high edge of the back is scuffed brown leather has most of its finish remaining. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21638/JS. 600-800.
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LARGE CASED SILVER MEDAL AWARDED WILLIAM READ Lot #4682 (Sale Order 693 of 701) SONS BOSTON FOR BEST BREECH LOADING DOUBLE GUN UNDER 100 1878. 3" diameter .35" thick solid silver medal from St. Louis Bench Show Sportsmen's Association. Beautiful relief struck hunter Native American with longarms and hunting dogs. Dan Lefever won first prize overall for the best breech-loading shotgun in America. CONDITION: very fine in original presentation case by St. Louis jeweler Mermod Jaccard Co. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21695/JS. 500-700. .
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QUACKENBUSH MECHANICAL CAST IRON GALLERY TARGET. Lot #4683 (Sale Order 694 of 701) 12" heavy steel concentric bullseye target if a shot hits the bullseye in the center a bell is wrong and painted steel duck appears above the target. Mechanism on reverse with 3" pasted label of Quackenbush patent and manufacture Herkimer NY circa 1900. CONDITION: very good overall loss of white paint on target duck painted highlights are good functions well. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21697/JS. 600-800.
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UNMARKED ANTIQUE QUAKENBUSH STYLE AIR GUN. Lot #4684 (Sale Order 695 of 701) Cal. 25. S 13775. Half octagon round 21 3/4" barrel with blade front sight notch rear sight. Barrel break action with sliding trigger guard compacts spring. Walnut cheekpiece stock with Scheutzen style buttplate. CONDITION: metal has brown patina appearance with faint traces of blue scattered peppery oxidation handling marks. Buttplate shows oxidation 1 missing stock screw. Fair stock shows wear marks. Fair bore with pitting. 02-22358/MD. 600-900.
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DANCE RASP BIRD SNAKE DESIGN. Lot #4685 (Sale Order 696 of 701) 17" overall full figured carved duck on top snake carved on either side notches cut on top edge when rubbed with another stick musical sounds are made similar device is known in Hopi culture. CONDITION: very good overall some original paint remains. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21476/JS. 400-600.
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INUIT WHALEBONE WOOD IMPLEMENT SNOWSHOES. Lot #4686 (Sale Order 697 of 701) 50" overall 6" carved whale bone handle attached to wooden shaft with old inked accession number 9" spiral cut whalebone long dished out blade is attached by baleen as is the handle a sinew cord is run between the whalebone handle and tip sinew cords attach three carved well patinaed marine ivory accessories to this tool of unknown use to this cataloger. About midway of wood shaft is fossilized ivory tooth with fresh break. The carved whalebone and ivory pieces have rich patinas probably excavated and attached to this shaft possibly for museum display. Accompanying this most interesting tool are a pair of early sinew and wood snowshoes with an old Sotheby’s auction tag. CONDITION: good to very good overall with the noted break to the 1" fossilized ivory tooth. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21474 02-21514/JS. 600-800.
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19TH CENTURY INUIT CARVED REINDEER ANTLER Lot #4687 (Sale Order 698 of 701) SCRIMSHAWED HORN SPOON. Once part of a headpiece still retaining raised carved nib for attachment on one side of base opposite side nib broken off and well patinaed showing it was gone for long time. Scrimshaw is very old showing raised edges around cuts in design. One side has 4 detailed reindeer with exaggerated antlers other side has one reindeer and geometric design. 7" horn spoon has simplistic floral and "man-in-the-moon" scrimshawed. CONDITION: antler is well patinaed and very good spoon deformed and has insect damage. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic Western Americana Lifetime Collection. 02-21634/JS. 500-700.
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MASSIVE PREHISTORIC URSUS SPELEAUS CAVE BEAR Lot #4688 (Sale Order 699 of 701) SKULL. This massive beast roamed the Earth most recently 28000 - 27000 years ago. The Cave Bear Ursus Speleaus was plentiful around and remains discovered in England Belgium Germany Russia Spain Italy and Greece. This particular example came from the Bihor Mountains of Romania is estimated to be 30000-50000 years old. To give an idea of just how massive this skull really is for comparison the BC World Record Alaskan Brown Bear measures 17 15/16" in length while this behemoth measures in at 20". In very nice condition the entire skull has a tan to brown hue is very complete even including all teeth. The lower jaw is in 2 pieces though remaining complete. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. 02-18966/JZ 6000-10000.
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LARGE QUANTITY OF VINTAGE AMMO BOXES. Lot #4689 (Sale Order 700 of 701) Several vintage empty ammo boxes 47 total including 9 green red Remington UMC Kleanbore .45 Colt 12 green red Remington Kleanbore 44 Winchester 44-40 11 green red Remington Kleanbore 38 Winchester 38-40 3 green red Remington UMC Oilproof 44 SW American 10 blue yellow red Western 32 Short rim fire 1 blue yellow red Western 45 Colt Lubaloy 1 green red Remington Oilproof 32 SW long centerfire. CONDITION: Most boxes are readable solid retaining their original shape. Some scratches rolls but few tears w/ most retaining their structural integrity. 02-21088./JZ. NON-GUN. 400-600.
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LARGE GROUPING OF PRIMERS FOR RELOADING. Lot #4690 (Sale Order 701 of 701) Grouping of reloading primers including the following: Approximately 850 CCI No. 35 50 BMG 5000 9 1/2 Remington UMC Large Rifle 5000 Winchester WLR Large Rifle 3000 Winchester WLP Large Pistol 10000 Winchester WSP Small Pistol 10000 Winchester WSR Small Rifle. CONDITION: All are in factory packaging mostly sealed in boxes illustrating no sign of poor storage.. 02-22710/JZ. NON-GUN. 1000-1500.
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