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Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown

Lot #3000 (Sale Order 1 of 606)

Documented Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Rare Factory Gold Shield/Monogram and Factory Letter

Per the Madis serial number data published by Winchester, this rifle is legally an antique. The accompanying factory letter states the rifle was received in the warehouse on December 13, 1899 and shipped the same day to order number 45268 with a half octagon barrel in .30 caliber, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, Lyman rear and Jack front sights, half magazine, hard rubber shotgun buttplate, takedown configuration, and monogram "FAJ" on the "gold shield they sent fitted in cap of grip." A deluxe Model 1894 with a factory monogram gold inlay is rarely encountered. The deluxe configuration and monogram gold inlay make for a rare combination of rare features missing from even the most advanced collections. The rifle is fitted with a Lyman white beaded blade front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight, and a fold tang peep sight. The barrel has the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "30 WCF" at the breech on the top flat and the two-line nickel steel marking on the upper left flat. The serial number is stamped on the underside of the frame. As confirmed by the factory letter, a gold shield with a "FAJ" monogram is inlaid on the grip. The buttstock is fitted with a hard rubber Winchester shotgun buttplate. The checkered forearm and pistol grip stock are nicely figured XX walnut. The buttstock lacks provision for a factory hard rubber grip panel, another rare factory feature. The left side of the lower tang is marked "8924 XX OH." The assembly number "8924" (faint) is repeated on the stock inlet.

Class: Antique

Very good. The barrel and magazine tube retain 40% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance and a few patches of pitting. The forend cap, takedown collar, bolt, and frame retain 30% original blue finish with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The wood is also very good with minor handling marks and softened checkering. Mechanically excellent. A special order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Rifle with factory gold monogram inlay that is a must have for the serious Winchester or lever action collector!

WWI Russian Contract Winchester Model 1895 Musket with Bayonet

Lot #3001 (Sale Order 2 of 606)

Exceptional World War I Russian Contract Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Musket with Winchester Marked Bayonet

The outbreak of World War I in August of 1914 seemed to have taken the Russian Empire by surprise. Though they had a standing army of over one million prior to the war, and quickly added more than three million conscripts, they remained completely incapable of supplying such vast formations with arms, ammunition, and equipment. These shortages drove the tsar to searching for arms and supplies in almost any form, from nearly anywhere they could be acquired. The Russian government approached nearly all major American arms companies, including Colt for Government Model pistols, Remington and New England-Westinghouse for Mosin-Nagant rifles, and striking a deal with Winchester for 300,000 Model 1895 muskets manufactured to Russian specifications and chambered in 7.62x54 R. By the time of the of the Russian Revolutions of February and October 1917, Winchester had virtually completed the contract. Many of these rifles were issued to Finnish and Baltic troops and saw hard use on the Eastern Front of World War I, through both revolutions of 1917, the civil war that followed, and some were shipped to Spain for use during their civil war of the 1930s, leaving relatively few surviving examples on the American market in any condition and even fewer in exceptional condition like this example. This example was manufactured in 1916, the receiver having the distinguishing charger guides mounted on either side. The standard Winchester markings are on the left of the receiver, upper tang, the serial number is on the lower tang, and Russian acceptance mark on the right of the receiver. There is an import mark on the receiver. The receiver ring has a Winchester oval proof and the "7.62/M.M." caliber marking. It is fitted with a pinned brass blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight. It is mounted with a musket length forearm and upper handguard, as well as a straight grip stock with Russian inspection stamp on the right and a trapdoor military pattern buttplate (cleaning rod not included). Includes a correct Winchester marked bayonet with scabbard and frog, as well as a brown leather sling (partially torn).

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Very fine, retains 75% plus of the original blue finish, well above average for these Russian contract 1895s, with the balance having thinned to mostly a grey-brown patina. The wood is also very fine with some scattered minor handling marks and crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. One would search a long time to find a better example of a Russian contract Winchester Model 1895 musket!

Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3002 (Sale Order 3 of 606)

Attractive Documented Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

This is a stunning deluxe rifle was manufactured in 1895. The powerful Winchester Model 1886 remains one of the most iconic lever action rifles. It was the first lever action rifle designed by John Moses Browning. Special order '86s remain especially popular, and examples in high condition like this one are highly sought after. It will make for a standout piece in any lever action collection. The accompanying factory letter states the rifle had a half octagon barrel in .45-70 caliber, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, Winchester express Lyman rear sight, shotgun hard rubber buttplate, sling, and swivels when received in the warehouse on April 1, 1895 and shipped the same day to order number 9267. The letter indicates the rifle was returned to the factory to receive a half magazine on May 3, 1895 on order number 11478. As Winchester expert and author George Madis noted, "Deluxe Model 86s in the rifles made after 1900 are hard to find, partly due to the higher cost of deluxe features." The buttstock is fitted with a modern Turnbull supplied reproduction Winchester shotgun buttplate (invoice included). The rifle is fitted with a dovetail beaded blade front sight and a three leaf express rear sight with platinum sighting lines. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester legend ahead of the rear sight and "45-70" at the breech. The lower tang has the two-line patent dates marking as well as the serial number. The eyelets mounted on the underside of the forend cap and buttstock hold sling swivels. The forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured XX deluxe walnut and feature factory "H" style checkering. The left side of the lower tang is marked with the assembly number "536" along with "XX" and "RB". "RB" stands for "rubber buttplate." The matching assembly number "536" appears on the stock inlet.

Class: Antique

Very fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 95% period refinished blue. 95% plus original blue remains on the bolt. 80% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The receiver retains 90% vivid original case colors with fading on the underside. The forend cap, hammer, and lever retain 95% plus original case colors. The metal surface have a coat of dried grease. The wood is also very fine with a repaired chip in the pistol grip, some scattered minor handling marks, and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A highly attractive representative example of a deluxe variation of Winchester's legendary Model 1886 lever action rifle.

Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo

Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3003 (Sale Order 4 of 606)

Desirable Documented Early Production Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with Extremely Rare Casehardened Receiver and Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1895, the rifle offered here is an exceedingly rare example of an early production special order deluxe version of the most successful lever action rifle in history, the Winchester Model 1894. John Moses Browning's design has scarcely been changed between 1894 and today. It is one of about 155 Model 1894s built with a casehardened receiver. It is believed that only 16 of the 155 were deluxe versions such as this example, and it is the sixth of the 155 casehardened Model 1894s made. This is certainly one of the earliest casehardened examples. Moreover, the full octagon barrel, full magazine, and crescent butt configuration is uncommon among the 16 casehardened deluxe Model 1894s. The accompanying factory letter states that this rare rifle was received in the warehouse on April 8, 1895, and shipped the next day to order number 9915 and confirms the octagon barrel in .38-55 caliber, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, and casehardened receiver. The rifle is fitted with a combination Beach front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight, and a folding tang peep sight. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "38-55" at the breech. The underside of the frame has the early production serial number. Sling eyelets are mounted on the underside of the forend cap and buttstock. The checkered forearm and pistol grip stock are nicely figured XXX walnut. The buttstock has a hard rubber Winchester grip cap and a casehardened crescent buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked "1813" followed by a crossed out "1774" next to "XXX." The assembly number "1813" appears again on the stock inlet.

Class: Antique

Fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 40% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The bolt retains 80% original blue finish. The loading gate retains 30% original nitre blue. The frame retains 30% original case colors most vivid on the lower tang. 30% original case colors remain on the lever and hammer. Slight patterns of original case colors remain on the forend cap. The wood is also fine with minor handling marks mostly on the buttstock and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A rarity in Winchester collecting, this special order deluxe Model 1894 rifle with casehardened receiver will bring added dimension to any lever action collection.

Union Metallic Cartridge Co. Cartridge Display Board

Lot #3004 (Sale Order 5 of 606)

Desirable Union Metallic Cartridge Co. Cartridge Display Board

Cartridge boards such as this were a great advertisement provided to sporting goods stores by cartridge manufacturers to hang in their shops, giving consumers a physical representation of the wide range of cartridges they provided. One of these boards is clearly shown hanging in the well-known photograph of the interior of J.P. Lower & Sons' shop in Denver, and other examples would have hung in other gunshops around the country as promotional items distributed by the Union Metallic Cartridge Co. in the late 19th century. These cartridge display boards, especially excellent examples like this, naturally make eye-catching display pieces in gun rooms, gun shops, homes, and businesses. Being one of the largest American cartridge manufacturers, Union Metallic Cartridge Co. would have wanted boards such as this hanging in as many retail locations as possible to compete with the likes of Winchester. This impressive board includes cartridges ranging from the tiny BB cap up to the massive 1 inch Gatling. Centered around a central diamond shaped image depicting a herd of deer and the "U.M.C." logo, a number of primers, caps, wads, and cut away brass shotgun shells join the myriad of rifle and revolver rounds. The original inner U.M.C. frame has been reframed (original outer frame removed) in a new outer hardwood frame with glass over the display area. It measures approximately 35 1/4 inches by 48 1/4 inches including the outer frame.

Class: Other

Very fine as professionally reframed, the board itself shows distinct imagery and vibrant color with only the slightest fading overall. The cartridges are almost entirely bright and show minimal aging. The inner frame and outer frame are both very fine with only the slightest handling/storage wear.

New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3005 (Sale Order 6 of 606)

Exceptional New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle

This Henry lever action rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. in June 1865. The rifle has the distinctive brass receiver and crescent buttplate with octagon barrel and integral 15-shot magazine. The stock is oil-finished, straight grain American walnut. The barrel has a mid-late production, nickel-silver, square back front sight with tapered profile blade and the final style folding leaf rear sight. The rear sight has a 900 yard notch on the top of the blade, elevator bar stop screw and elevator bar with rounded ends. The stock has the second style buttplate with pointed heel. The buttplate has a hinged brass trapdoor, and the butt trap contains the four-piece, jointed steel ramrod with brass tip furnished with later production Henry rifles. The left side of the stock and the barrel have a factory sling swivel and screw-fastened loop for a sling hook that were standard on later production Henry rifles. The magazine has the late, large diameter follower, and the receiver has the late milled follower cut. The buttplate and tang screws are the cap head style used on mid-late production rifles rather than the hand-fitted and serial numbered screws used on early production rifles. The barrel and magazine are blued, the hammer, lever and trigger have a color casehardened finish, and the receiver and crescent buttplate have the natural brass finish. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the second style legend: "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16. 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS CO. NEWHAVEN.CT." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. This late marking is slightly larger than the first style marking (3 9/32" vs 2 17/32") and uses all serif letters rather than the combination of serif and block letters found in the first style legend. The matching serial number is stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the left side of the lower receiver tang, and on the inside of the buttplate. The last two digits of the serial number remain on the buttstock with the first two removed by screw from period installed tang sight which has been removed. The tang and buttplate screws are, correctly, not serial numbered. The "W" inspection mark used by Oliver Winchester is stamped on the lower receiver tang between the lever latch and stock screw.

Class: Antique

Excellent. The rifle retains 85% plus of the original blue finish on the barrel/magazine. The barrel has light finish wear on the edges and the blue has faded to a plum patina on the contact points along the bottom of the rear 1/3 of the magazine. The New Haven Arms Co. address and serial number are crisp. Most of the fire blue finish is present on the rear sight elevation bar. The brass receiver and buttplate are both in excellent condition with a very attractive, untouched patina. The receiver side plate joints are perfect. The upper receiver tang has been drilled and tapped for a tang sight. The faded case colors on the hammer, trigger and lever are lightly visible and are mostly a mottled brown patina. Traces of the original fire blue finish are present on the tang and buttplate screws. The stock is also in excellent condition, and retains most of the original oil finish with only a few scattered and very minor handling and storage marks. This is an outstanding example of an 1865 production Henry rifle in excellent condition that would be very difficult to improve upon.

Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection

Winchester Model 1886 Extra Lightweight Takedown Short Rifle

Lot #3006 (Sale Order 7 of 606)

Winchester Model 1886 Extra Lightweight Takedown Lever Action Short Rifle

Manufactured in 1903. The 22 inch barrel is fitted with a beaded blade Lyman front sight and a single folding leaf Lyman rear sight and is stamped with the two-line address marking and "45-90/WCF" on top and "NICKEL STEEL" on the left side. Model 1886 rifles with special order barrels shorter or longer than the standard 26-inch barrel are scarce. The rifle is also fitted with a 3/4 magazine tube and a folding tang peep sight. The lower tang has the two-line patent dates marking and the serial number. Mounted on smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock. The buttstock is fitted with a checkered steel shotgun buttplate.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Very fine, retaining 85% plus original blue finish with thinning to gray on the balance and a series of minor scratches on the underside of the receiver extending to the takedown collar. Traces of original niter blue remains on the loading gate. 80% plus original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The wood is also very fine with limited surface chipping at the buttplate and minor dings and scratches overall. Mechanically excellent. A very fine example of a Model 1886 that will be an attractive addition to any Winchester collection.

Winchester Model 1895 in Desirable .405 W.C.F.

Lot #3007 (Sale Order 8 of 606)

Very Fine Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .405 W.C.F.

Manufactured in 1908. The barrel has the two-line nickel steel marking on the upper left and "405 W.C.F." on top at the breech. Winchester factory oval proofs are on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The receiver is marked with the two-line Winchester address on the left, three-line trademark on the upper tang, serial number on the lower tang, and has a matted section on the top of the receiver ring. It is fitted with raised dovetailed beaded blade front, elevation adjustable notch rear, and receiver mounted Lyman peep sights, missing rear aperture. Mounted with a smooth Schnabel tip forearm with ebony insert and a straight grip stock with hard rubber Winchester shotgun buttplate.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Very fine, retains 85% plus original blue finish and strong case colors on the hammer with some scattered areas thinning to a smooth brown or grey patina and some scattered small patches of very light pitting. The wood is very good with some scattered minor dings and scratches, a dark patch at the heel (old repair), and a minor chip in the toe which includes the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. An exceptional Winchester Model 1895 in Teddy Roosevelt's favorite caliber, often referred to as his "big medicine".

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .22 Short Caliber

Lot #3008 (Sale Order 9 of 606)

Excellent Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Chambered in the Desirable .22 Short Caliber

Manufactured in 1893, this is a very fine example of a Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle that is chambered in the desirable .22 short rimfire caliber. The rifle has the distinctive .22 caliber receiver with no loading gate and front-loading magazine with late pattern magazine tube. Third Model receiver has an integral dust cover guide and dust cover with serrated edges. The top barrel flat is marked "WINCHESTER'S ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." ahead of the rear sight and "22 SHORT" at the breech. The bottom of the cartridge elevator is roll-stamped "22 CAL./SHORT." in script letters. The serial number is marked on the lower tang. Blade front, adjustable buck horn rear , and short range tang mounted peep sights. Blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate. The Winchester Model 1873 rifle was the first Winchester .22 caliber rifle and the first .22 caliber repeating rifle manufactured in the United States.

Class: Antique

Excellent. The barrel and magazine tube have 80% original blue with the balance a mottled brown patina with some minor pitting on the forward end. The receiver retains 95% bright original high polish blue finish with scattered flaking, showing a smooth brown patina on the exposed areas. The hammer retains 95% original bright case colors, 60% original case colors remain on the buttplate with a smooth gray patina on the balance and the lever has 40% original case colors with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The wood is also excellent with a few minor pressure dents and handling marks. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: The Gateway Collection

Engraved Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3009 (Sale Order 10 of 606)

Documented Factory Panel Scene Engraved "Like One of One Thousand" Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Silver Bands and Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1879, the factory letter indicates this incredible Winchester Model 1873 has an octagon barrel, plain trigger, checkered stock, "New Peep and Globe" sights, and $4.50 engraving and was received in the warehouse on July 12, 1879, and shipped on July 14, 1879, in order 16080. The rifle features silver inlaid bands and scroll engraving at the muzzle and breech like a One of One Thousand. Perhaps no other Winchester carries more public appeal or notoriety than the “1 of 1000” in both the 1873 and 1876 models and as James D. Gordon stated have “long been the epitome of desirable guns.” The One of One Thousand program was announced by Winchester in 1873 and then more fully explained in Winchester’s 1875 catalog under the headline “Variety of Arms” which stated: "Every Sporting Rifle we make will be proved and shot at a target, and the target will be numbered to correspond with the barrel and be attached to it. When one hundred barrels are thus proved, the one making the best target will be selected and set aside, and another hundred proved in the same way, and so on until one thousand have been tested and ten targets selected with the barrels with which they were made. They will then be made up into Guns, in which each part is selected with the utmost care and finished in the finest manner. They will then be again subjected to trials for accuracy, and the best of the ten selected and marked ‘One of a thousand,’ the price of which will be $80.00 to $100.00. The other nine will be marked ‘one of a hundred,’ and the price will be from $60.00 to $75.00 each. Sportsmen will readily see that this severe process of gleaning will be a slow and expensive one, and the result be but a limited number of choice Guns, and that orders should be given in advance of their wants, or patience exercised with the necessary delay of filling them." While this Model 1873 is not part of the 1 of 1000 series, just having 1 of 1000 type embellishments shows the influence Winchester's advertising campaign had on the public. When wanting the finest in firearms artistry, the 1 of 1000 proved to be a great influencer. Ulrich scroll engraving is on most of the frame and even around the "thumb print" on the dust cover and on the cartridge elevator and a circular panel scene showing a running stag is on the right. Traces of an inscription can be seen on the sideplate. The rifle remained in the same family for many years, and when they sold it, they unfortunately removed the inscription from the side plate. The rifle has a dovetailed globe front sight, standard two-line address and King's patent marking, dovetailed sporting rear sight, Birmingham proof marks on the barrel, screw affixed dust cover guide rail, tang mounted graduated peep sight, plain trigger, serial number on the lower tang in an engraved panel, and deluxe checkered forearm and straight wrist stock with engraved matching assembly number "973" crescent rifle buttplate with trapdoor compartment containing the takedown cleaning rod. Assembly number "973" marked on lower left side of tang and in the stock inlet, which is also stamped "9".

Class: Antique

Very fine with 90% original blue on the barrel with a dark aged patina on the inlaid silver bands, 60% original blue on the magazine tube which has some minor pitting and dings, 75% case colors with especially bright original case colors on the lever and hammer and professionally refinished side plate, and generally only mild age and storage related wear. The wood is also very fine and has crisp checkering attractive figure and grain, handling and storage marks, a few small chips, and some scrapes on the right side of the wrist. Mechanically excellent. Overall, this is a very attractive and beautiful factory engraved Model 1873 with a lot of original finish.

Casehardened Winchester Deluxe Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle

Lot #3010 (Sale Order 11 of 606)

Exceptional Documented Winchester Deluxe Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle in .22 Short with Desirable Casehardened Receiver and Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1899, the included factory letter confirms the serial number, .22 short caliber, checkered pistol grip stock, special order sights, and September 26, 1899 date of shipment. Lyman combination front and scarce Lyman No. 6 two leaf folding rear sights, first style barrel inscription, "22 SHORT" on top barrel flat at the breech, Winchester proofs correctly absent, casehardened Second Model receiver with hidden locking lugs, and standard three-line maker, model, and patent marking on the upper tang with flip up rear peep sight. The magazine tube is a post-1911 factory replacement with the reinforcing collar. Fancy 1X walnut deluxe checkered pistol grip stock with Winchester hard rubber grip cap, and crescent buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is stamped "7094 X" with "7094" on the end of the buttstock and unmarked buttplate.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Exceptionally fine with 85% bright original blue finish on the barrel, well defined markings, some small nicks and scattered scratches, replacement magazine, and mild cycling marks on the slide bar and receiver rails. The receiver has 80% vivid original case colors, and mostly gray patina on the lower tang and trigger guard. The wood is also very fine with small dings and bruises overall, mildly worn checkering, and mostly gray patina on the buttplate.

Winchester Model 90 Slide Action Rifle in .22 LR

Lot #3011 (Sale Order 12 of 606)

Excellent Winchester Model 90 Slide Action Rifle in Desirable .22 LR

Manufactured in 1920. Winchester beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear notch sights, standard barrel markings, Winchester "WP" proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, standard Third Model receiver with exposed locking lugs, standard upper tang markings, and matching numbers on the receiver and lower tang. Short 12 groove slide handle and plain straight grip stock with blue steel crescent buttplate.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent with 95% bright original blue finish, some mild cycling marks on the slide bar and receiver rails, light handling marks, and some small scattered scratches. The wood is also excellent with just a few small dings, an mild edge wear and flaking of finish visible on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.

Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Carbine

Lot #3012 (Sale Order 13 of 606)

Interesting Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Carbine with Henry Patent Barrel Address and Japanese Registration Markings

Manufactured in 1867, the second year of production, the carbine has the second model features which include: (1) flared receiver at the junction with the forearm, (2) single upper tang screw, and (3) indented loading gate. The hammer has a hand-knurled spur and no half-cock feature. The second pattern stock has a 3 1/2-inch wrist and is fitted with the early Henry style crescent buttplate with hinged trap and no reinforcing web. The barrel has a front band with integral steel sight blade and a Henry style folding leaf rear sight with elevation bar stop screw. A staple-mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "HENRY'S PATENT-OCT. 16. 1860/KING'S-PATENT-MARCH 29. 1861" ahead of the rear sight. The serial number is stamped beneath the stock on the left side of the lower receiver tang. A second serial number, "14806", is stamped on the inside of the stock in the upper tang inlet and on the inside of the buttplate. A line of eight Japanese characters is stamped on the right side of the stock parallel to the lower tang, and four additional characters are stamped on the right side of the stock toward the butt. The rifle is accompanied by an article published in "The Winchester Collector" by Francis Allan, Chip Goddard and Takehito Jimbo entitled "Henry Rifles & Winchester Carbines in Japan - Follow-Up." The article states that 5,000 Winchester Model 1866 carbines were shipped to Japan in 1867 and identifies some of the Japanese registration marks stamped on the stocks of Model 1866 carbine serial numbers 15465, 17994, and 18672. Included with the carbine is a letter dated May 20, 2007, that describes how this carbine was purchased from a resident of Tombstone, Arizona, who claimed to have found it while exploring an abandoned mine during the 1920s.

Class: Antique

Fine. The carbine barrel, magazine, and bands have 20% blue with the balance a smooth plum-brown patina. The barrel markings are legible, and the rear sight is complete and appears to be original to the carbine. The brass buttplate has a good-looking, unpolished patina. The fine receiver shows minimal handling or storage wear, and the side plate joints are perfect. The buttplate has a number of minor dents and scratches. The straight grain walnut stock and forearm are both in fine overall condition with a number of minor handling marks. The Japanese registration marks on the right side of the stock are lightly struck and only partly legible. The stock and buttplate apparently came from a different carbine. However, the proximity of the receiver and stock numbers indicates that the barrel/receiver and stock/buttplate both came from Japanese Model 1866 carbines and were period mis-matched. This is a fine example of an early production Winchester Model 1866 saddle ring carbine with rarely encountered Japanese registration markings and a colorful but unsubstantiated history.

Winchester Factory Presentation, Deluxe Model 1866 Rifle

Lot #3013 (Sale Order 14 of 606)

Spectacular, Rare and Historic Deluxe Silver-Plated Winchester Factory Presentation Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1874, this is a spectacular example of a deluxe Winchester factory presentation Model 1866 rifle. The rifle features a silver-plated frame, trigger, crescent buttplate, and forearm cap as well as a highly figured, piano finished, English walnut stock and forearm. The barrel, magazine, bolt, and loading gate are blued and the hammer and lever casehardened. The right side plate is inscribed "David Ross" in script letters. The left side plate is inscribed "Presented to the 2nd Regt. Rifle Association/By the/ Winchester Rifle Club/New Haven/Conn." in six-lines. The rifle has the Third Model frame profile and external serial number located on the lower tang between the lever latch and the tang screw. The rifle has a 24 inch octagon barrel and full-length magazine. The barrel has a sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and a folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch and external retaining spring. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped for a rear sight. The trigger is the thin, pointed style found on engraved and special order firearms. The crescent buttplate has a hinged trap door; the butt trap contains a jointed steel cleaning rod. The stock and forearm have silver-plated factory sling swivels. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN. CT./ KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." ahead of the rear sight. The serial number "124832" is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang. The partial serial number "4832" is stamped in the upper stock inlet and on the inside of the buttplate. A "V" assembly mark and "R" (rifle) receiver identification mark are stamped on the left side of the lower tang underneath the stock.

Class: Antique

Excellent plus. This rare rifle retains 99% of the untouched original silver-plated and 95% plus blue finishes. The delicate silver-plating on the forearm cap, receiver and buttplate has tarnished with age, but has not been polished and shows very limited handling wear. The receiver is in excellent overall condition with pristine side plate joints and shows only a few very minor handling marks. The inscriptions on the side plates are extremely crisp. The blue finish on the barrel and magazine has only very minor high point wear and a mild patch of light pitting on the center top of barrel. The loading gate has 90% plus of the niter blue finish intact under a coat of old grease. The hammer has vivid case colors. The case colors on the lever have faded to an attractive blue patina. The barrel legend and tang serial number are sharp. The bore is mirror bright. The deluxe, fancy grain, English walnut stock and forearm retain more than 90% of the high polish piano finish and are in excellent condition; wear is limited to a few very minor handling marks. Winchester factory presentation rifles are extremely rare. Only a few Model 1866 rifles have silver-plated receivers and buttplates or deluxe English walnut stocks and forearms. This rare and spectacular rifle has the unique combination of a Winchester factory presentation and equally rare silver-plated finish with deluxe English walnut stock and forearm.

Provenance: The Quail Creek Collection

Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Rifle

Lot #3014 (Sale Order 15 of 606)

Exceptional Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1894, this is an exceptional example of a documented special order takedown Winchester Model 1892 rifle. The included factory letter lists the rifle in .32 caliber with an octagon barrel, plain trigger, and takedown configuration when received at the warehouse on 1 September 1894 and shipped on 12 October 1894 in order number 23910. The top barrel flat is marked with the standard two-line address and the caliber marking at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model, trademark, and patent date, and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a period modified blade front sight and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. It is mounted with a very nicely figured smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish, 50% of the vibrant original case colors on the hammer and lever (traces on the buttplate), and 70% of the original nitre blue on the loading gate with some scattered light handling marks and light edge wear. The wood is excellent with a few scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.

Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Rifle

Lot #3015 (Sale Order 16 of 606)

Documented Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lightweight Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1915, the accompanying factory letter states the rifle was charged to Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co. of Boston Massachusetts, was received in the warehouse on July 25, 1917 and shipped on August 7, 1917 to order number 808448 with round barrel in .33 WCF, checkered pistol grip stock, 2/3 magazine tube, shotgun butt, hard rubber buttplate, takedown configuration, and oil finish wood. The rifle is fitted with a W.F. Sheard beaded blade front sight, elevation adjustable Charles Daniels rear sight, and Marble tang peep sight. The barrel has the two-line Winchester address stamped ahead of the rear sight, the two-line nickel steel marking on the left side, and "33 WCF." at the breech. A Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on the receiver and barrel at the breech. The lower tang has the two-line patent dates marking and serial number. The highly figured deluxe walnut forearm and pistol grip stock are checkered. The buttstock features Winchester hard rubber grip cap and shotgun buttplate.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Very fine, retaining 85% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance and some scratches and pitting/spotting mostly on the receiver. 50% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. Patterns of faded out original case colors remain on the lever. The refinished wood is fine with minor dings and scratches and softened checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo

Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle in .35 W.C.F.

Lot #3016 (Sale Order 17 of 606)

Fine Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle in .35 W.C.F.

Manufactured in 1914, both the barrel and receiver ring have the correct Winchester factory oval proofs, which the one on the receiver ring offset to accommodate the factory matted area on top. The left side of the receiver has the standard two-line address and patent dates and the upper left of the barrel has the nickel steel and caliber marking. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model and trademark information and the serial number is on the lower tang. The left side of the lower tang is marked "8" and "808" is marked in the stock inlet. It is fitted with a ramped, beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. It is fitted with a very finely figured, H-pattern checkered, Schnabel tip forearm with ebony insert and straight grip stock with a checkered hard rubber buttplate and non-factory added sling swivels mounted on each.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Fine, retains 70% plus of the original blue finish with a few patches of mild flaking on the receiver showing mostly a brown patina and some light high spot wear. The wood is also very fine with a V-shaped gouge/stamp on the right of the wrist and otherwise minimal handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

New Haven Arms Co., Volcanic No.1 Pocket Pistol

Lot #3017 (Sale Order 18 of 606)

Extremely Fine New Haven Arms Co., Volcanic No.1 Pocket Lever Action Pistol with Rare Silver-Plated Frame

This deluxe Volcanic No. 1 Pocket Pistol was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. circa 1858. This diminutive lever action pistol has a 3 1/2 inch octagon barrel with integral six-shot magazine with high polish blue finish and silver-plated brass frame. The hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened, and the two-piece walnut grips have a varnished piano finish. The barrel has a pinch-top front sight. A notch rear sight is mounted in a dovetail on the frame. The legend "NEW HAVEN CONN./PATENT FEB. 14. 1854" is roll-stamped in two-lines on the top barrel flat. The serial number is stamped on the left side of the butt beneath the grips and on the inside of both grips. All of the visible serial numbers match. The omission of the "VOLCANIC" markings on the barrel indicates that this pistol was manufactured after Oliver Winchester assumed control of the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. and reorganized it as the New Haven Arms Co. in April 1857. The New Haven Arms Co. manufactured approximately 850 No. 1 Pocket Pistols between 1857 and 1862. Volcanic firearms combined a self-contained cartridge, integral spring-loaded magazine and self-cocking lever action in one revolutionary firearm. With improved cartridges the Volcanic action served as the basis for the successful Henry rifle and Winchester Model 1866, 1873 and 1876 rifles.

Class: Antique

Extremely fine. The pistol is all original and retains 85% plus of the bright original blue, silver-plated and casehardened finish. The barrel has 95% of the high polish blue finish. Wear is limited to scattered light handling marks and some high point wear. The barrel legend is crisp. The brass frame retains 80% of the delicate original silver-plated finish. The plated finish has high point wear on the edges and with heavier wear concentrated on the back strap and contact points near the hammer. The side plate joints are tight. The hammer, trigger and finger lever retain 80% plus of the original muted color casehardened finish. The grips are excellent and have most of the original piano finish varnish. It is difficult to find Volcanic firearms with this much original finish. This is an outstanding example of a deluxe, silver-plated New Haven Arms Volcanic No. 1 Pocket Pistol.

Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection

Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3018 (Sale Order 19 of 606)

Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle with Rare Documented Factory Installed Military Wind Gauge Rear Sight and Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1888, this Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe sporting rifle was manufactured in 1888. The rifle has a highly figured fancy grain walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with Winchester "Style H" checkering. The stock has a crescent steel buttplate and ebony inlay on the pistol grip. The rifle has a half octagon/half round barrel with full length magazine. The barrel, magazine, bolt and loading gate have a blue finish. The forearm cap, frame, hammer, loading lever and buttplate are color casehardened. The barrel has a special order Beach folding combination front sight and a very rare Winchester musket-style "Military Wind Gauge" rear sight with 1,000 yard leaf. A combination peep sight is mounted on the upper tang. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation, "40-82 W.C.F.", is stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver. The lower tang has the 1884 and 1885 patent dates stamped in two lines behind the trigger and the serial number "20516" stamped in script numerals behind the lower tang screw. The accompanying factory letter lists serial number 20516 as a carbine (records error), 40/82 caliber, 1/2 octagon barrel, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, Beach and midwind gauge sights and that it was shipped on August 4, 1888, on order number 10236. A factory fitted military rear sight on a Model 1886 deluxe sporting Rifle is a very unusual if not unique feature; this rifle may be a one-of-a-kind piece.

Class: Antique

Very fine. The rifle retains 75% plus of the original blue finish on the barrel and magazine tube. The barrel, bolt and loading gate have 95% of the original blue finish. The blue finish on the magazine is thin and shows some light handling wear. The case colors on the forearm cap, receiver, lever and buttplate retain 40% with the balance having faded to a silver-gray with the pattern of the case colors present overall. Half of the case colors are present on the hammer and lower tang. The highly figured stock and forearm are both also very fine. Nearly all of the high polish varnish finish remains. The checkering on the forearm and pistol grip has some minor handling wear and the stock and forearm have a few minor handling and storage marks. The markings on the barrel and receiver are crisp. Mechanically excellent. This is an exceptional example of a unique special order Model 1886 Deluxe lever action rifle.

Provenance: The Gateway Collection

New Haven Arms Company Volcanic Lever Action Carbine

Lot #3019 (Sale Order 20 of 606)

Exceptional New Haven Arms Company Volcanic Lever Action Carbine

The New Haven Arms Company manufactured an estimated 1,000 lever action carbines with 16, 21, and 25 inch barrels, and they were numbered in the same sequence as the pistols and pistol carbines. The high condition example offered here has a 16 1/2 inch barrel and a rare plain polished brass frame. These carbines are generally encountered with factory engraved frames. The barrel is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and is stamped "NEW HAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB. 14.1854" in one line on the top flat. The frame is fitted with a factory nitre blued elevation adjustable notch sight. The distinctive brass receiver has circular cut-outs on either end of the ejection port. The receiver and buttplate are natural brass. The number "13" appears on the left side of the lower tang under the stock, on the stock under the buttplate, on the three tang screws, on the buttplate, and on the two buttplate screws. The Volcanic lever action firearms are historically significant and represent an important step in the development of American repeating firearms and self-contained cartridges. The lever action and integral spring-loaded magazine of these pistols and carbines served as the basic design for the Henry rifle, and Oliver Winchester's investment in the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company eventually led to the establishment of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company and the Model 1866, 1873, and 1876 rifles. The Volcanic repeaters were mainly hampered by their underpowered and often problematic ammunition. After the New Haven pistols, lever action designs focused on rifles and carbines.

Class: Antique

Very fine. The barrel and magazine tube 50% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance and some light pitting. The brass has a very attractive mellow appearance with faint scratches. The very fine receiver has tight fitting sideplates. The stock is very fine with a hairline crack barely visible at lower tang, and some minor handling marks. Magazine follower jammed, otherwise mechanically functions fine. A solid example of one of only 1,000 manufactured New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic carbines.

Provenance: The Gateway Collection

Buffalo Bill Presentation Winchester 1895 Lever Action Carbine

Lot #3020 (Sale Order 21 of 606)

Rare, Historic and Extraordinarily Well-Documented Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine Presented by Buffalo Bill (William F. Cody) to Deadwood Businessman and Friend M.R. "Gold Nugget Mike/Deadwood Mike" Russell with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1902, this is a rare deluxe version of the Winchester Model 1895 lever action carbine that was factory documented as presented by famed Wild West legend and showman Buffalo Bill to Deadwood, South Dakota, business mogul and longtime friend Mike Russell. This carbine is pictured and described in R.L. Wilson's book "Buffalo Bill's Wild West: An American Legend" (pages 179 and 181). Cody used a Model 1895 on hunting expeditions, and he is known to have presented Model 1895s to friends. Also pictured and described in Wilson's book is a similar deluxe Model 1895 carbine that Buffalo Bill presented to David F. Powell, serial number 48751 (pages 179 and 181). Both of these carbines have a deluxe stock featuring a silver stock presentation plaque. Another presentation Model 1895 was presented to Chief Plenty Coups of the Crow Nation by Prince Albert of Monaco. At the time, Prince Albert was visiting Cody, Wyoming, and hunting with Buffalo Bill. Although Buffalo Bill did not personally present the rifle to Chief Plenty Coups, film footage of the presentation shows Cody present at the ceremony, even holding the gun, which had an engraved plaque on the stock. Speaking to Buffalo Bill's generosity, former Senior Curator of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center Dr. Paul Fees stated, "[Buffalo Bill] is known to have made several gifts after 1895, all Winchesters. After 1895 he is known to have purchased and presented several Model 1895 Winchesters in .30 government or .405 caliber to adult friends." The factory letter lists the date of serialization as October 2, 1902; confirms the carbine configuration; .30 caliber; oil finished fancy, checkered stock; Lyman front and receiver mounted sights; the "Coin silver plate in stock engraved: "Presented to M. R. Russel by his friend Col. W. F. Cody - Buffalo Bill"; "Name on right side frame: "M. R. Russell"; received in the warehouse on October 23, 1902, and shipped the following day as order number 151629. The silver inscription plaque on this carbine is found on the left side of the buttstock and reads, "PRESENTED TO/M.R. Russell,/BY HIS FRIEND/COL. W.F. Cody/Buffalo Bill." The right side of the receiver is marked "M.R. RUSSELL." The carbine is equipped with a pinned beaded blade front sight, military style folding leaf rear sight with tangent base and Lyman receiver sight. A saddle ring staple with ring is mounted on the left side of the receiver. The left side of the receiver also has the long two line address/patent information. The upper tang is marked "WINCHESTER/-MODEL 1895-." The top of the chamber has the caliber marking "30." Mounted with a highly figured finger grooved forearm, handguard and straight grip stock. The forearm and stock wrist feature multi-point checkering. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate with compartment. In 1863 Mike Russell arrived in the United States from Tipperary, Ireland, with $12.00 in his pocket and big dreams of fortune awaiting him on the Western frontier swirling in his head. He took a job with the Kansas-Pacific Railroad, and by the time he arrived in Deadwood, South Dakota, in early 1877, he had befriended buffalo hunter and future famed wild west showman William "Buffalo Bill" Cody and $516.00 to his name, which he used to start a saloon. Legend states that his nickname "Gold Nugget Mike" was in reference to a heavy chain of Black Hills nuggets that crossed Russell's vest. Russell also went by the nickname "Deadwood Mike," possibly a playful moniker inspired by the popular period fictional dime novel character Deadwood Dick. In Deadwood, his dream of making it big on the Western frontier had been realized. The story goes that Russell was so successful that his wealth was able to help Buffalo Bill out of a financial jam. After hearing that his friend was short of funds while performing in England, Russell wired Buffalo Bill $20,000 on a day's notice. A grateful Buffalo Bill showed his appreciation by sending a stuffed buffalo for Russell's Buffalo Bar, which was named after the legendary showman and for over a century has operated on Main Street, living on today as part of the Buffalo Bodega Complex. Russell and Buffalo Bill met in Kansas in the 1860s, and according to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, "Russell was probably Cody's oldest and closest friend." Around 1895, Russell sold Cody cattle and horses under Russell's TE Brand, which Cody used to establish the TE Ranch southwest of Cody, Wyoming. At the time of Cody's death the 4,000 acre property, which borders the
more... Provenance: The Robert M. Lee Collection; The Paul Stuart Collection

Deluxe Gold Gilt Factory Engraved Henry Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3021 (Sale Order 22 of 606)

Rare Deluxe Gold Gilt Factory Engraved Henry Lever Action Rifle

This deluxe Henry rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. c. 1866. The brass receiver and buttplate are gold gilt, the barrel and integral magazine are blued, and the hammer and loading lever are color casehardened. The stock is nicely figured walnut with a high polish piano finish. The receiver and buttplate are decorated with the second style factory engraving which features open Germanic scrollwork on a punch-dot background on the sides and top of the receiver, upper tang and buttplate heel. A running deer is engraved below the scrollwork on the left side plate. The receiver engraving has double line borders with scalloped edges. The second style engraving features scrollwork panels on the front of the receiver rather than the flower motif used on most earlier factory engraved Henry rifles. The rifle was probably engraved by Samuel Hoggson who is credited with engraving most of the factory engraved Henry rifles. The barrel has a replacement front sight and a folding leaf rear sight. The Third Style rear sight has a 900 yard center notch and lacks the elevator bar retaining screw found on the later Henry rear sights. The magazine has the late, large diameter cartridge follower, and the receiver follower slot has the later milled flats. The buttplate is the second pattern with pointed heel. The butt trap contains the correct four-piece, steel cleaning rod furnished with later production Henry rifles. The left side of the stock and barrel are fitted with the standard Henry sling swivel and screw-mounted loop for a sling hook. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16. 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS CO. NEWHAVEN. CT." ahead of the rear sight. This second style legend is larger than the legend on early Henry rifles and utilizes all Roman (serifed) letters. The serial number is stamped on the top of the barrel behind the rear sight, on the inside of the buttplate below the lower screw hole, on the left side of the lower tang underneath the stock and in the upper tang inlet of the stock. All of the visible serial numbers match. The late style, cap-head buttplate and tang screws are, correctly, not serial numbered. A factory inspection mark "F" is stamped on the left side of the upper tang and the assembly number "23" is stamped on the left side of the lower tang. Most Henry rifles were working guns that lacked special order features; deluxe Henry rifles, like this example, with special finishes, high quality wood and factory engraving are rare.

Class: Antique

Very good plus. The rifle has traces of the original gold gilt finish in protected areas of the receiver and traces of the blue finish on the barrel/magazine. The balance of the barrel/magazine has an attractive plum brown patina. The barrel edges show some handling wear and the New Haven Arms legend is light. The stock and buttplate have a mellow un-polished patina. The well-executed factory Germanic pattern scrollwork and game panel scene are crisp. The side plate joints are tight; there is no indication that the side plates have ever been removed from the receiver. The hammer shows 50% of the original case colors. The lever has an even plum brown patina. The nicely figured stock is fine and retains most of the polished piano finish. Wear is limited to a few shallow dents and scratches primarily in the vicinity of the sling swivel. This is an attractive example of a rare gold gilt deluxe factory engraved Henry rifle.

Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection

Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3022 (Sale Order 23 of 606)

Documented Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle with Extra Barrel, Case, and George Madis Letter

Manufactured in 1910. This is a desirable example of a factory refurbished special order Winchester deluxe Model 1892 rifle. The Winchester Model 1892 was often viewed as a working gun, meaning that relatively few were ordered with extra bells and whistles, let alone several special order features seen on this example. The rifle is fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight, a Lyman folding two leaf rear sight, and folding tang peep sight. The upper left barrel flat is marked with the two-line Winchester address/patent date legend followed by "NICKEL STEEL." The top barrel flat is marked "32 WCF" at the breech. The Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on the barrel before the caliber marking and double stamped on the receiver at the breech. The half magazine and half octagon barrel are special order features. The underside of the receiver has the serial number. The checkered forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured walnut. The buttstock is fitted with a Winchester hard rubber grip cap and shotgun buttplate. The left side of the upper tang is marked with a "1" inside a triangle and the number "693." The left side of the lower tang is marked "207." The stock inlet is marked "207" followed by "T92." The extra full octagon barrel is chambered in 25-20 WCF and features a full magazine, a restamped Winchester factory oval proof, a Lyman beaded blade front sight, a Lyman folding two leaf rear sight, and a checkered deluxe forearm. In his included letter, Winchester historian and author George Madis discussed the rarity of this set: "Two barrel sets, as we see here, were rarely ordered and very few have survived." Madis continued, "We very rarely fine cased sets in two calibers: with this set are reloading tools for both calibers, the .32-20 and .25-20." This gun set was featured in "The Winchester Collector, Volume 8, Number 3 (Summer) 1985 (issue included) where it is cited as found in Canada circa 1965. The period canvas takedown case contains a Winchester Model 1892 bore scope, reloading tools for .32 WCF and .25-20 WCF, a box of Winchester .25-20 cartridges, a box of Western .32 WCF bullets, and a box of .25-20 bullets.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Very fine. The barrel retains 95% factory refinished blue finish with a patch of pitting ahead of the rear sight. The remaining metal surfaces retain 80% of the factory blue finish. The replacement wood is also very fine with some minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The .25-20 barrel is fine with 90% of the factory blue finish and wood with some minor handling marks and some softened checkering. The case is very good.

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Antique Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action .45-70 Rifle

Lot #3023 (Sale Order 24 of 606)

Antique Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action .45-70 Rifle

The powerful Winchester Model 1886 remains one of the most iconic lever action rifles. It was John Browning's first lever action rifle design. Special order '86s remain especially popular with modern collectors. This example was manufactured in 1896 and is mounted with checkered XX deluxe walnut forearm and pistol grip stock. The rifle is fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight, and special order 2/3 length magazine tube. The half octagon barrel is stamped with the two-line Winchester address ahead of the rear sight and "45-70" at the breech. The lower tang has the two-line patent dates marking and the serial number. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-." The receiver has the highly desirable casehardened finish. The replacement buttstock is fitted with a hard rubber Winchester grip cap and a crescent buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked "76 XX RB." The stock inlet and buttplate have the assembly number "107."

Class: Antique

Very good plus. The barrel and magazine tube retain 40% original blue finish with smooth brown-gray patina on the balance. The bolt retains 95% original blue finish. The receiver, hammer, and lever retain 20% original case colors. 30% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The wood is fine with a series of blemishes near the buttplate (right side), some minor handling marks, slight chip at grip cap, and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3024 (Sale Order 25 of 606)

Fine Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1891, the Model 1873 is one of the most famous of all American firearms and has been popularly known as "the Gun that Won the West" due to its popularity with pioneers, as well as the Native Americans they were often in conflict with. It was often paired with a Colt Single Action Army or other revolver chambered in a matching caliber, which made carrying ammunition for both simple and allowed an individual to be ready to defend themselves against man or beast in a variety of tough situations. This example is a Third Model with integral dust cover guide and dust cover with serrations at the rear. The two-line address and King's patent marking is marked on the top of the barrel along with the caliber marking at the breech. The model designation is on the upper tang, the caliber designation on the cartridge elevator, and serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate with the compartment holding a four piece cleaning rod.

Class: Antique

Fine, retaining 60% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. Traces of original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. 80% original case colors remain on the hammer. Traces of original case colors remain on the lever. The wood is also very fine with some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.

Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3025 (Sale Order 26 of 606)

Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1882, this is a fine example of special order, deluxe third Model 1876 with integral dust cover rail on top of the receiver and dust cover with serrations at the rear. Winchester historian and author George Madis indicates the relative rarities of some of these special features. He notes that one out of every nine rifles had a casehardened finish, one of every 14 had a set trigger, one of every 400 had special wood, one of every 420 had a pistol grip, and one of every 630 had checkered wood. The top barrel flat is marked with the standard two-line address/King's patent marking and it correctly lacks caliber markings due to .45-75 W.C.F. being the standard caliber early in production. The model designation is marked on the upper tang, and the serial number is on the lower tang. There is a non-factory "666" or "999" stamped on the top barrel flat at the breech and on the bottom of the receiver. The left side of the lower tang is marked "XXX 1641 R", with "1641" repeated in the stock inlet and inside the buttplate. It is fitted with a Lyman combination front sight, "1876" marked folding ladder rear sight, and a folding Vernier peep sight with adjustable aperture on the upper tang. It is also fitted with a special order single set trigger. It is mounted with a very finely figured, "H" pattern checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Class: Antique

Very good, retains 20% of the original blue finish, strong traces of the original case colors in sheltered areas, and 40% plus of the bright nitre blue on the loading gate with the balance a mixture of grey and brown patina and a few scattered patches of light surface pitting. The wood is also fine with a small chip in the wrist repaired with filler, some scattered light handling marks, and the buttstock lightly refinished with refreshed checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Framed Painting Based on Henry R. Poore's "Bear Dogs"

Lot #3026 (Sale Order 27 of 606)

Exceptional, Attractive Framed Period Oil on Canvas Painting Based on Henry R. Poore's "Bear Dogs" Used in Winchester's Advertising

This highly attractive painting of a couple of man's best friends is based on H.R. Poore's painting of dogs that were reportedly part of the Winchester family hunting pack and used for Winchester advertisements. In this rendition, only the two dogs in the foreground are shown. It is professionally framed in an oak Winchester advertising style frame. The bottom right appears to be signed and dated, but the writing is not legible. The frame measures 30 by 42 1/2 inches.

Class: Other

Very fine with distinct painting and minimal age and storage related wear. This will display excellently in any dog lover's home or office and would be great in a gun room alongside your Winchester shotguns.

Factory Gold Plated Winchester Deluxe First Model 1873 Rifle

Lot #3027 (Sale Order 28 of 606)

Historically Significant Factory Gold Plated Winchester Deluxe First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Commissioned as a Factory Exhibition Display Piece for the Philadelphia Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 with Factory Letter

This extraordinary, historically significant full factory gold plated deluxe Model 1873 was manufactured in 1876. This Model 1873 was born at a time when Winchester created some of its most ambitious exhibition displays, including the famed display at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial International Exhibition. The factory records for this rifle firmly place it at the center of the most creative marketing period in Winchester’s history. For today's collectors it is an object of eminence and historical importance that has the power to rewrite the history books. It will certainly make a grand statement in the finest public or private collection of the decorative arts. The accompanying factory letter for this astonishing full factory gold plated deluxe Model 1873 rifle confirms the 28 inch octagon barrel, set trigger, checkered stock, and gold finish. The letter indicates that this rifle was received in the warehouse on April 19, 1876, shipped on May 6, 1878 to order number 11740, received in the warehouse on June 16, 1896, shipped on June 19, 1896 to order number 12814, received in the warehouse on March 4, 1897, received in the warehouse on April 1, 1898, and shipped on April 2, 1898 to order number 6697. A large series of entries is typical for Winchester's well-traveled factory exhibition pieces that were displayed at various World's Fairs, other international exhibitions, American exhibitions, and sometimes at important dealers. This incredibly rare deluxe Model 1873 rifle was clearly a key display piece for the company and was likely seen by millions of potential customers. As such, it is an important piece of Winchester Repeating Arms Co.'s colorful history. The combination of full gold finish, deluxe stock and forearm, and interesting shipping history make this rifle a one-of-a-kind piece.Three other Model 1873s known to us share the May 6, 1878 ship date and the order number 11740. These three Model 1873s are nos. 16139, 18264, and 18267. No. 16139 is a Gustave Young masterpiece and was discovered by RIAC founder and CEO Patrick Hogan circa 2008 in Spain. The rifle was reported as presented to Spanish royalty and is pictured in R.L. Wilson's "Magnificent Colt's" on page 535. No. 18264 is the gold inlaid John Ulrich, relief engraved Marco Soto masterpiece and sold by RIAC in May 2021, Lot 10 ($718,750). No. 18267 is a "One of One Thousand" with half octagon barrel sold by RIAC in September 2012, lot 1007 from the Gateway collection ($402,000). We are now extremely honored to present a fourth Model 1873 in this very historic grouping of Winchesters.The May 6, 1878 date listed in the ledgers for these rifles suggests they were all displayed at the Exposition Universelle of 1878, the third World's Fair hosted by Paris, which began that month and is notable to Americans given the head of the Statue of Liberty was part of the fair's displays. The hand and torch were displayed at the Centennial Exhibition. Additional supporting evidence which places this rifle in the historical context of highly sought after Winchester display pieces comes from a known exhibition grade Model 1866 previously cataloged by Rock Island Auction Co. In May 2022 we sold no. 96743, which included a factory letter indicating it was embellished by the factory for use as an international exhibition piece as part of a select group of the finest engraved Winchesters. This Model 1866 was “Shipped from the warehouse on May 6, 1878 along with 10 other guns one in silver, 6 in gold, 2 in bronze, and 1 full nickel; 7 with oil finish and 3 in varnish with the same specifications to the same order number." The order number was 11739, only one digit away from order number 11740. These shipments were likely organized by model and were arms meant for exhibition. It is certainly possible that these ten Model 1866s were also displayed at the Centennial Exhibition alongside their Model 1873 counterparts. Winchester maintained a stock of exceptional and highly decorated firearms, mostly 1866s that were easier to engrave with a brass frame and virtually obsolete with the improved models of 1873 and 1876. So while the exhibition 1866s are incredibly rare, their 1873 counterparts are extremely limited. Model 1876 nos. 16139 and 18264 also share with this rifle (no. 18273) an April 19, 1876 received in warehouse date, which was less than one month from the opening of the Philadelphia Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. Nos. 16139 and 18264 were identified as exhibition mates to one of the most culturally significant events of 19th century America that ran from May 10 to November 10, 1876. No
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Engraved Smith & Wesson Volcanic No. 1 Lever Action Pistol

Lot #3028 (Sale Order 29 of 606)

Scarce and Desirable Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Volcanic No. 1 Lever Action Pistol

This very scarce early repeating pistol is one of approximately 1,200 No. 1 pistols that were manufactured by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson in Norwich, Connecticut, in 1854 and 1855. They are historically significant pieces for both Smith & Wesson and Winchester collectors as they marked Smith and Wesson's first business venture and are key pieces in the evolution of lever action firearms which developed into the famous Henry rifle and then Winchester's famous line of lever actions. The barrel has "CAST-STEEL" (right), "SMITH & WESSON/NORWICH. CT." (top) and "PATENT/FEB. 14. 1854." (left). Factory floral and scroll engraving is featured on the frame, side plates, and hammer. "270" is visible on the bottom of the action and is marked on the backside of both grips and the left side of the frame under the grip. An "H" is also marked lower on the left side of the frame. Includes an old custom wood case with the original magazine spring and a rocket ball.

Class: Antique

Fine with traces of original blue finish and mostly dark brown patina, mild pitting, and generally mild overall wear. The grips are also fine with a faint hairline crack in the left panel, minor scratches, and light handling wear. Mechanically fine. The case is good with moderate wear.

Silver Plated Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Revolver

Lot #3029 (Sale Order 30 of 606)

Excellent Cased Inscribed Civil War Era Silver Plated Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 "Old Army" Revolver

Manufactured in 1865 with this example featuring a full silver finish and the name "GG Tanner" inscribed on right side of the frame. The barrel rib has the one-line address, and the cylinder has the patent dates marking. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. Comes with a period correct partitioned mahogany case and a hickory cleaning rod. Although "GG Tanner" remains identified, we did find a couple of interesting hits on the National Park Service's Civil War soldiers database: Garrett G. Tanner of the 143rd New York Infantry Regiment and George G. Tanner 1st Georgia Infantry Regiment. Many Old Armies saw hard use during the Civil War. Its easy to load and unload, rapid fire design made it highly popular with Union officers and pioneers headed westward, and the model remains highly popular with today's collectors.

Class: Antique

Excellent, retaining 98% plus high attractive age darkened original silver plating. The grips are also excellent with some scattered handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine with minor handling/storage marks and typical high spot wear on the lining. An awesome full silver plated, inscribed Old Army!

Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection

Antique Winchester First Model Model 1890 Rifle with Case

Lot #3030 (Sale Order 31 of 606)

Desirable Antique Winchester First Model Solid Frame Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle with Case and Ammunition

Manufactured in 1891. Blade front and fixed notch rear sights, correct 24 3/8 inch First Model barrel with first style inscription with the correct "broken D" in "MANUFACTURED", "22 SHORT" caliber marking on upper flat at the breech, Winchester proofs correctly absent, First Model solid frame receiver, and standard three-line maker, model, and patent marking on upper tang. 12 groove slide handle and plain walnut straight grip stock with casehardened crescent buttplate. Includes a wooden case with a orange fabric interior and three boxes of ammunition.

Class: Antique

Very fine, retaining 85% original blue on the barrel and magazine tube with some high edge wear and slide retraction marks. The receiver retains 50% original vibrant case colors with some handling marks, light spotting, and an attractive patina on the tangs. Wood is fine as reoiled with a scattered dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good with an absent latch.

Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle

Lot #3031 (Sale Order 32 of 606)

Fine Documented Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1890 Slide Action Short Rifle with Rare 20 Inch Barrel, Desirable Casehardened Receiver, and Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1898, the included factory letter confirms the .22 short caliber, special order 20 inch barrel, checkered pistol grip stock, November 29, 1898, date of serial number application, and December 30, 1899, date of shipment. The letter further notes the rifle was returned to the factory for unspecified repairs on July 31, 1900, and April 7, 1915. Standard blade front and fixed notch rear sights, first style barrel inscription, Winchester proofs correctly absent, "22 SHORT" caliber marking on top flat at the breech, casehardened Second Model receiver with hidden locking lugs, tang mounted flip up peep sight, and three-line maker, model, and patent marking on the upper tang. XXX fancy walnut 12 groove slide handle and checkered pistol grip stock with Winchester hard rubber grip cap and casehardened crescent buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is stamped "6828 XXX", and the matching number "6828" is stamped on the end of the buttstock. The inside of the buttplate is marked "6773". Ned Schwing reports on six 20 inch barrels manufactured during the casehardened Second Model production period.

Class: Antique

Fine with 50% thinning faded original blue finish on the barrel, scattered small dings an scratches, artificial brown patina on the muzzle face, and scattered patchy spotting and faint surface pitting. The receiver has 40% original case colors with a mottled brown/gray patina on the balance, areas of surface spotting, and a darker patina on the tangs. The wood is also fine with numerous small dings and scratches, moderately worn checkering with some bruises, light chipping at the toe, and mostly gray patina on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.

Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Trapper's Carbine

Lot #3032 (Sale Order 33 of 606)

Desirable Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Trapper's Carbine in .25-20 W.C.F. with 15 Inch Barrel and ATF Exemption Letter

Manufactured in 1919, these short barreled carbines found a home in the American West, not only in the hands of trappers, but with anyone who needed handy, portable firepower. Many of these Trapper's carbines saw long, hard working lives in rugged environments like the Western Frontier, making fine examples like this one quite scarce. Winchester author and historian George Madis notes that only one out of every 350 carbines was ordered with a shorter than standard barrel, making these Trapper's relatively scarce. The left of the barrel is marked with the two-line address and patent dates, and the caliber marking is on the left at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model, trademark, and patent information, and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a pinned blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight, and a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. The included 2024 dated ATF letter states that this carbine has been removed from the provisions of the NFA.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Fine, retains 50% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and a few scattered minor dings. The wood is also fine with numerous scattered minor dings and handling marks. All signs of a western working gun. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: The Brandhorst Collection

Antique Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle in .44-40

Lot #3033 (Sale Order 34 of 606)

Antique Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle in .44-40

Manufactured in 1886, this is a solid representative example of the medium frame variation of Colt's Lightning slide action rifle. These rifles often saw hard use on the Frontier and are rarely found in high condition. The medium frame was the first of the Lighting type slide action rifles Colt produced, and these rifles shared chamberings with the factory's legendary Single Action Army revolvers, making them highly desirable in the American West. This made carrying ammunition for both your rifle and your revolver simple and allowed an individual to be ready to defend themselves against man or beast in a variety of tough situations. Colt proclaimed, "Nothing was faster than lightning!" These capable rifles have a short pump action that allow for quick follow up shots. One trick was to hold the trigger and pump the action for "lightning" fast shots. The rifle is fitted with a W.F. Sheard beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable notch rear sight. The top of the barrel is stamped with the two-line Hartford address/patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight and "44 Cal." at the breech. A Rampant Colt is stamped on the left side of the receiver. The pump handle features multi-point checkering. The plain straight grip stock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.

Class: Antique

Fine, retains 60% of the original blue finish and faint case colors on the hammer with the balance having thinned to mostly a brown patina and a few scattered patches of light pitting, typical of a gun that saw frontier use. The wood is also fine with some scattered minor scratches, dings, and handling marks, and crisp checkering on the slide handle, all signs of a cared for working gun. Mechanically excellent.

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot #3034 (Sale Order 35 of 606)

Desirable Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1900, these carbines were incredibly popular in the American West, in part because they shared so many calibers in common with Colt's legendary Single Action Army Revolver. This is a third model carbine with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with rear serrations. Standard markings including caliber designation on the top of the barrel at the breech and the bottom of the cartridge elevator. Fitted with blade front and folding ladder rear sights, and a saddle ring on the left side of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor carbine buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Good displaying a pleasing smooth dark brown patina with slight traces of original blue finish in the protected areas, typical of a Frontier used arm. The replacement wood is very good with minimal handling marks. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo

Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver in .32 W.C.F.

Lot #3035 (Sale Order 36 of 606)

Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver in .32 W.C.F. with Holster

Manufactured in 1905, this is one of only 13,291 Bisley Model Single Action Army revolvers chambered in .32 W.C.F. These Bisley revolvers were designed by Colt with accuracy and target shooting in mind, making .32 W.C.F. which was known for its accuracy a popular caliber in the model. The same accuracy that made these revolvers popular with target shooters also endeared them to people on the Western Frontier who depended on their sidearm for survival. The top of the barrel is marked with the one-line address while the model and caliber marking are on the left. The left of the frame is marked with the two-line patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, which is also non-factory marked "CG". It is fitted with blade front and frame-top groove rear sights and a pair of checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts at the tops. Includes an unmarked, attractive, tooled leather holster that is set up in a shoulder-wear configuration.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Very good plus, retains 25% of the original blue finish and 50% of the original case colors, primarily in sheltered areas, with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, typical of guns that spent time as a sidearm in the American West. The grips are also fine with some mild wear, some scattered light handling marks, and well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is fine with mild wear.

Factory Engraved, Gold Inlaid Presentation Winchester 1873 Rifle

Lot #3036 (Sale Order 37 of 606)

Documented Ultra Rare, Deluxe, Special Order, Factory Engraved, Gold Inlaid Presentation Winchester Model 1873 Rifle with Seven-Leaf Express Sight and Factory Letter

This special order Winchester Model 1873 rifle was manufactured in 1882, with extremely rare factory "Seven Leaf Express" rear sight. Examples of this sight are pictured and described on pages 316-317 of "WINCHESTER NEW MODEL OF 1873 VOLUME I" by James D. Gordon. James Gordon describes the sight as: "The rarest and most interesting rear sight found on Model 1873s". He identifies only ten rifles by serial number known to have been fitted with this special sight. Gordon further states that the majority of the rifles with seven-leaf express sights have special order features such as engraving, plating or deluxe wood and two of the known rifles have "rare matted barrels". He notes that most of the seven-leaf Model 1873s were recovered from Africa. In addition to the seven-leaf express sight, this rifle has a 26-inch octagon barrel with special order matted top flat, single set trigger, factory engraving on the forearm cap, dust cover, receiver and buttplate, silver-plated finish and deluxe, fancy grain, checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with ebony insert. The left side of the receiver is factory inscribed with the gold-filled presentation: "A.I.N. DURAAN/HOOP STAD" in a circle on the left side plate. The right side plate is engraved with a hound's head surrounded by scrollwork on a punch-dot background. The engraving was almost certainly executed by master engraver John Ulrich and is similar to his work illustrated in "THE BOOK OF WINCHESTER ENGRAVING" by R.L. Wilson. The rifle is accompanied by a factory letter that lists all the rifle's features including the inscription and states this rifle was shipped from the Winchester warehouse on December 27, 1882. Research identifies "Hoopstad" as a town in South Africa located in what was once the Boer Orange Free State. Considerable fighting between the British and Boers took place in and around Hoopstad during the Boer War (1899-1902). "Duraan" is a common Afrikaner name and that Albertus Duraan (b. Orange Free State circa 1848) is very possibly the "A.I.N. DURAAN" who was the recipient of this rifle. In addition to the special features, the top of the matted barrel flat is roll-stamped with the Winchester two-line legend with King's Improvement patent dates. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped "- MODEL. 1873.-" in fancy letters with foliate designs at either end. The serial number is stamped in script across the lower tang behind the lever latch. The left side of the barrel is stamped "F157U" just ahead of the forearm cap. In addition to the silver-plated forearm cap, dust cover, receiver and crescent buttplate, the rifle has a blued barrel, magazine and loading gate, casehardened hammer, lever and trigger.

Class: Antique

Very good. The rifle shows moderate wear associated with use in the field. The barrel and magazine retain 90% of the period refurbished blue finish with scattered surface rust and handling wear. The seven-leaf express sight has 80% of the niter blue finish. The sight leaves have some scattered patches of surface rust and the sight base has light pitting. The engraved scrollwork is crisp and gold inlaid presentation is nearly all present. The silver plated finish on the forearm cap, receiver, dust cover and buttplate has flaked and shows moderate to heavy wear with 50% of the silver plating. The plated surfaces are lightly pitted and the buttplate shows gray patina with mild pitting. The stock and forearm are also very good. The checkered panels are worn. There is a hairline crack in the left stock wrist and an old chip in the left side of the pistol grip. Mechanically fine. Although this rifle shows field use it remains one of the most elaborate deluxe, special order, factory engraved, gold inlaid, presentation Winchester Model 1873 rifles extant, and one of the very few Model 1873 rifles fitted with the ultra rare and desirable Winchester seven-leaf express sight. A great opportunity to own a possible one-of-a-kind significant documented factory engraved Winchester presentation 1873 rifle.

Stevens-Pope Ideal No. 54 "Schuetzen Special" Single Shot Rifle

Lot #3037 (Sale Order 38 of 606)

Stevens-Pope Ideal No. 54 "Schuetzen Special" Single Shot Rifle with Scarce Extra Barrel

Manufactured c. 1901-1903, this rifle is an exceptionally fine example of a small number of rifles built during a short lived partnership between J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. and the legendary riflesmith Harry M. Pope. Pope was one of the most highly respected American gunsmiths of the late 19th and early 20th century, however, due to personality clashes between him and Stevens company officials, the partnership was only destined to last a few years, making these Stevens-Pope rifles very scarce. This example is made even more scarce due to the fact that it includes an extra barrel and forearm. This rifle is built on the Ideal No. 54 "Schuetzen Special" frame, which was one of the highest grade target rifles offered by Stevens, coming standard with their finest quality, near full coverage engraving. This example is not engraved, perhaps showing that it was truly intended to take care of business in match shooting. It is fitted with a .32 caliber muzzleloading barrel with muzzle machined for interfacing with a false muzzle and starter (bullet loaded at the muzzle, cartridge at the breech) for serious accuracy when target shooting. The top flat on both barrels has the standard two-line Stevens-Pope address. The bottom of the .32 caliber barrel is marked with the serial number, "1", "21/1.41", and "484". The bottom of the .22 RF caliber barrel is marked with "20/1.24" and "485". The front face of the receiver is marked "54". The serial number is marked on the lower tang, with the last three digits of the serial number, "316", marked on the rear faces of the forearms, the butt of the stock, and inside the buttplate. The butt of the stock is also stamped "V.CAPAN". Both barrels are fitted with a globe type front sight (windgauge on the .22 barrel) and no provisions for a rear sight. A peep sight is mounted on the upper tang. Both of the forearms have a Schnabel tip and multi-point checkering. The buttstock has a checkered grip area, prominent cheekpiece, and a Schuetzen type buttplate.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Fine, retains 60% of the blue finish on the barrel and 40% of the original case colors with the balance having thinned to a mottled grey-brown patina. The .22 caliber barrel retains 70% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a brown-grey patina. The wood is also fine with some scattered minor handling marks, typical of a match-used rifle, and mostly crisp checkering. There is a hairline crack and minor edge chip in the forearm on the .22 caliber barrel. Mechanically excellent.

Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 Low Wall Rifle

Lot #3038 (Sale Order 39 of 606)

Desirable Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot Rifle

Manufactured in 1906. Standard two-line address/patent marking on the upper barrel flat with "25 R.F." at the breech on the No. 1 weight part octagon barrel. The lower tang and stock mortise are both marked "1111". Fitted with Lyman beaded blade front and tang mounted peep sights, and a single set trigger. Mounted with a finely figured and checkered Schnabel tip forearm and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber Winchester grip cap and checkered shotgun buttplate.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Very fine, retains 90% plus original blue finish and 25% original case colors with the balance a smooth grey patina and a few scattered light handling marks. The wood is fine with a couple hairline cracks near the upper tang, some minor dings and scratches, and mostly well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Winchester/Hyde Arms Corporation Model 1885 High Wall Rifle

Lot #3039 (Sale Order 40 of 606)

Winchester/Hyde Arms Corporation Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle in Desirable .22 Hornet

The receiver was manufactured in 1914. The barrel is marked "HYDE ARMS CORPORATION, NEW YORK" on top, a company associated with George Hyde. Hyde, a former shop foreman for Griffin & Howe, is most well known for designing the U.S. M3 submachine gun or "grease gun" as well as the FP-45 Liberator pistol. Along with these more well known guns were the Hyde Model 33 and 35 submachine guns which were very strong competitors to the Thompson submachine gun, but never quite took off. Fitted with a ramped Marble blade front sight, barrel mounted scope blocks and tang mounted Lyman peep sight. Mounted with a checkered beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with shadow-line cheek piece and shotgun buttplate.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Very fine as period custom upgraded by Hyde Arms Corporation, retains 98% blue finish and 50% case colors with the balance a smooth grey patina, a few scattered light handling marks, and a small spot of light pitting on the right of the receiver. The finely figured wood is also very fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches, and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.

Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 Low Wall Rifle

Lot #3040 (Sale Order 41 of 606)

Attractive Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot Rifle in .22 LR

Manufactured in 1900, this is a very fine example of a special order Winchester deluxe Model 1885 Low Wall rifle in the desirable .22 LR. The top flat of the no. 2 weight barrel is marked with the two-line address and the caliber marking at the breech. The serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a wind gauge front sight, elevation adjustable notch rear sight, a tang mounted Vernier peep sight, and a single set trigger. It is mounted with a very finely figured, H-pattern checkered forearm and straight grip stock with a Schuetzen buttplate.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Very fine, retains 85% of the original blue finish with some light edge/high spot wear and some scattered light handling marks. The wood is very good with some scattered minor handling marks and well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Antique Marlin Model 1881 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3041 (Sale Order 42 of 606)

Very Fine Antique Marlin Model 1881 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured c. 1883, this is a very fine example of a Marlin Model 1881 rifle. The Model 1881 was Marlin's first foray into lever action repeating rifles, and it was the first in a long lineage of such for the company. Marlin would go on to become Winchester's closest competitor in the lever action market, with some of their rifles being of arguably better design than their Winchester counterparts. The top barrel flat is marked with the standard two-line address and the caliber marking at the breech. The early, four-digit serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a smooth steel shotgun buttplate.

Class: Antique

Very fine, retains 75% of the original blue finish and traces of the original case colors in the sheltered areas of the lever and hammer with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, primarily on high spots and edges. The wood is fine with a long horizontal hairline crack on the right side of the forend along with some scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.

Marlin Model 94 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3042 (Sale Order 43 of 606)

Exceptional Marlin Model 94 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1906, this is an exceptional example of a Marlin Model 94 rifle. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address and patent dates, as well as the caliber marking at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the two-line trademark and model designation, and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight, elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight, and the top of the receiver is factory drilled and tapped with filler screws in place. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a smooth steel buttplate.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent, retains 90% plus of the original blue finish and 95% vibrant original case colors with some light high spot wear and a few scattered very small patches of surface spotting. 98% of the bright original high polish blue remains on the breech bolt. The wood is very fine with a few scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Factory Engraved Marlin Deluxe Model 1897 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3043 (Sale Order 44 of 606)

Factory Engraved Marlin Deluxe Model 1897 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured c. 1906-1915, this is an example of a scarce, factory engraved Marlin Model 1897 rifle. Marlin records are notoriously incomplete, as noted Marlin expert William Brophy explained, "Unfortunately, the few remaining factory records do not, with any regularity, indicate if the gun was factory engraved or not." The engraving on this rifle is certainly factory and shows Marlin's No. 1 engraving pattern. The Marlin patterns, including the engraving on this rifle, were designed by Conrad Ulrich who was influenced by the 19th century masters L.D. Nimschke and Gustave Young. Ulrich spent a lifetime embellishing some of the finest high art firearms of the late 19th century to early 20th century. The richly engraved casehardened receiver features scroll, border, and a game panel scene. A circular game panel depicting a whitetail buck in woodland scene decorates the left side of the receiver. The top and bottom of the receiver are engraved to match with scroll and border patterns. The rifle is fitted with a Marble No. 2 beaded blade front sight, an elevation adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight, and a peep sight on the upper tang. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address and patent dates and the caliber marking is on the upper left flat at the breech. The serial number is on the bottom of the receiver and the model designation is marked on the upper tang. It is mounted with a checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with a checkered hard rubber buttplate.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Very good, retains 40% of the original blue finish, primarily on the magazine tube, the barrel showing artificial browning, and 30% of the original case colors with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina and a few scattered patches of light pitting. The refinished wood is fine with some mild handling wear on the forearm and some scattered light handling marks throughout. Mechanically excellent.

Embellished Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3044 (Sale Order 45 of 606)

Outstanding Embellished Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Gold Inlaid Game Scenes and Relief Carved Deluxe Walnut Stock and Forend in .45-70

This is probably the most impressive of the highly embellished examples of this group of lever action rifles. This specific rifle is a Winchester Model 1886 that was originally manufactured in 1912 in the always popular .45-70 cartridge and subsequently custom embellished. This beautiful rifle features a 26 inch full octagon barrel, takedown mechanism, a half-length magazine tube, a pistol grip stock, and a crescent buttplate. It has a beautiful rust blued metal finish and a color casehardened hammer, loading lever, and crescent buttplate. This rifle exhibits the most extensive engraving and solid gold game animal scenes that are enhanced with huge amounts of both gold and platinum wire inlays that both form the borders on the rifle as well as enhance the overall themes. There are six gold inlaid game animals; one bear and two dogs on the left side in a single panel scene, a mountain lion stalking a large buck on the right side, and a large bull moose in a separate scene on the underside of the receiver. All six animals have wonderful highlighted detail and symmetrical appearances and features. Five of the game animals are depicted in their appropriate forest or mountain habitats, and all of the animals are enhanced by both large and small English type scroll engraving and geometric accents and borders. This rifle also includes numerous and extensive gold and platinum filled wire borders around the game scenes, the sides and borders of the receivers, as well as on the barrel, the forend cap, the takedown mechanism, loading lever and buttplate. There are also several areas where the engraver intertwined several gold and platinum wires vignettes to help accent the borders. The large gold inlaid game animals and wire borders are masterfully executed throughout. This rifle is pictured in the book "Winchester Highly Finished Arms" on pages 1 and 2. The game animal scenes/engraving depicted are actually copies of the original Winchester number 1 pattern engraving. "A" style pattern of hand carving are on the stock and forend. The rifle has been signed on the right underside of the receiver with an intertwined "D/T" initials. The fine scroll engraving is also on the muzzle and breech end of the barrel, underside of the receiver, sides of the forend cap, sides of the cocking lever and heel and toe area of the buttplate. The engraving and inlays cover approximately 65% of the rifle's metal surface. The intricate and detailed gold wire inlays are found on the rear of the forend cap, the front edge of the receiver, both sides (the flats) of the receiver and on the heel of the buttplate. Additionally, the muzzle and breech end of the barrel have double barrel bands; one gold and the other band platinum. The rifle is fitted with an extra fancy, deluxe pistol grip walnut stock and forend beautifully hand carved in the Winchester "A" style noted above. The wood has been highly hand polished and varnished. The top of the barrel has been roll marked with the two-line factory style markings of: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN CONN U.S.A. PATENTED OCT.14.1885, JAN.20.1885.," and the caliber markings "45-70" is stamped in front of the receiver. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1886-WINCHESTER-TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF." The rifle is accompanied by a "Winchester Highly Finished Arms" catalog by Doug Turnbull Restoration.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Near mint as professionally embellished by Doug Turnbull Restoration with 99% of the current rust blued and color casehardened finish overall. The stock and forend are also in crisp near mint condition with beautiful checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Cal Cannon Collection; Quail Creek Collection

Embellished Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3045 (Sale Order 46 of 606)

Outstanding Signed Beautifully Engraved and Highly Embellished Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with Gold Wire Filled Borders and Hand Carved Deluxe Walnut Stock and Forend in Desirable .32 Win. Special

This rifle was originally manufactured in 1904, and it features a 26 inch full octagon barrel, a pistol grip stock, a beautiful rust blued metal finish and a color casehardened hammer, loading lever and crescent buttplate. Additionally, this rifle has three full form inlaid game animals: two on the left side and one on the right side. Both are in woodland scenes on the sides of the receiver, and both are surrounded with excellent fine English roll engraving with large geometric accent patterns and geometric border. This wonderful rifle also includes numerous, extensive gold filled wire borders around the game scenes as well as along many of the borders of the receivers. Additionally, there are several inlaid platinum wire borders intermixed in the gold wire filled borders. The game scenes are masterfully executed throughout. This rifle is actually pictured in the book "Winchester Highly Finished Arms" on pages 3 and 4. The game scenes/engraving depicted are actually copies of the original Winchester number 2 pattern. "F" style pattern of hand carving and fine line checkering is on the stock and forend. The rifle has been engraved by the Master Engraver Neil Hermsen; his initials and engraver symbol (N/engraving tools/H) are found behind the trigger. The left side of the receiver shows two deer standing in a woodland scene, and a single standing large bull moose is on the right side. The underside of the receiver shows a detailed intermixed geometric pattern of both gold and platinum wire inlays. The fine scroll engraving is also on the muzzle and breech end of the barrel, underside of the receiver, sides of the forend cap, sides of the cocking lever and heel and toe area of the buttplate. The engraving covers approximately 65% of the rifle's metal surface. The intricate and detailed gold wire inlays are found on the rear of the forend cap, the front edge of the receiver, both sides (the flats) of the receiver and on the heel of the buttplate. Additionally, the muzzle and breech end of the barrel also have two barrel bands: one band of gold inlaid wire and the one platinum wire inlay. The rifle is fitted with a extra fancy, deluxe pistol grip walnut stock and forend beautifully hand carved in the Winchester "F" style noted above. The wood has been highly hand polished and varnished. The top of the barrel has been roll marked with the two-line factory style markings of: "MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN CONN U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21. 1894" The caliber marking "32 W.S." is stamped in front of the receiver. Additionally, the flat area of the rear sight also has platinum wire inlays, and it has a half-gold blade sporting front sight. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1894-WINCHESTER-TRADE MARK-" . The rifle is accompanied by a "Winchester Highly Finished Arms" catalog by Doug Turnbull Restoration.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Near mint as professionally embellished by Doug Turnbull Restoration with 99% of the current rust blued and color casehardened finish overall. The stock and forend are also in crisp like new condition with beautiful checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Cal Cannon Collection; Quail Creek Collection

Embellished Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3046 (Sale Order 47 of 606)

Outstanding Signed Embellished Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle with Gold Inlaid Borders and Relief Carved Deluxe Walnut Stock and Forend in Desirable .44 WCF

This is a superb example of a highly custom embellished lever action rifle. This fabulous rifle was originally manufactured in 1900, subsequently custom embellished, and features a full octagon barrel, a pistol grip stock, and a beautiful rust blued metal finish and a color casehardened hammer, loading lever and crescent buttplate. In addition, the rifle features two beautiful deep relief game scenes on each side of the receiver surrounded with excellent fine English scroll engraving with a geometric border that also includes extensive gold filled wire borders and a platinum wire border around the game scene on the underside of the receiver. The game scenes are all "deep relief" cut and masterfully executed throughout. This rifle is actually pictured in the book "Winchester Highly Finished Arms" on pages 5 and 6. The game scenes depicted are actually copies of the original Winchester number 3 pattern with a "B" style of hand carving and fine line checkering on the stock and forend. The rifle is signed "JOHN K. PEASE ENGR. On the lower tang. The left side of the receiver shows three elks. A large dahl sheep standing on top of a mountain is on the right side, and a large bull moose is on the underside. The fine scroll engraving is also on the muzzle and breech end of the barrel, underside of the receiver, sides of the forend cap, sides of the cocking lever and heel and toe area of the buttplate. The engraving covers approximately 75% of the rifle's metal surface. The intricate and detailed gold wire inlays are found on the rear of the forend cap, the front edge of the receiver, both sides (the flats) of the receiver and on the heel of the buttplate. Additionally, the muzzle end of the barrel and the moose scene on the underside of the receiver all have the platinum wire inlay borders. It is fitted with an extra fancy, deluxe pistol grip walnut stock and forend beautifully hand carved in the Winchester "B" style noted above. The wood has been highly hand polished and varnished. The top of the barrel has been roll marked with the two-line factory style markings of: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-", and the caliber marking "44 W.C.F." is stamped in front of the receiver. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1892/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK-" . The rifle is accompanied by a "Winchester Highly Finished Arms" catalog by Doug Turnbull Restoration.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Near mint as professionally embellished by Doug Turnbull Restoration with 99% of the current rust blued and color casehardened finish overall. The stock and forend are also in crisp, near mint condition with beautiful checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Cal Cannon Collection; Quail Creek Collection

Highly Embellished Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3047 (Sale Order 48 of 606)

Superb Signed Highly Embellished Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

The receiver was originally manufactured in 1898. This is an absolutely stunning example of a highly custom embellished Winchester lever action rifle. This example has a beautiful rust blued metal finish with a color casehardened hammer, loading lever and crescent buttplate with gold line accent bands on the takedown mechanism, buttplate, rear of the receiver and forend cap. This was originally a special order rifle as it has pistol grip stock, takedown barrel mechanism and a round barrel with a full length magazine tube. This specific Model 1894 rifle is actually pictured in his book "Winchester Highly Finished Arms" on page 7 and 8. It has been masterfully embellished/engraved in a Winchester number 4 pattern that depicts a large and detailed game scene on each sides of the receiver, combine with beautiful English type scroll engraving with a geometric border around the edges. As noted, it has also been enhanced by a single gold wire filled band on the on the forend cap, sides of the takedown mechanism, the rear of the receiver and heel area of the buttplate. The rifle has actually been engraved by the Master Engraver Neil Hermsen, his initials and engraver symbol (N/engraving tools/H) are found behind the trigger. The engraving covers approximately 50% of the rifles metal surface. It is fitted with a beautiful, extra fancy 3X figured, select walnut stock and forend. The stock and forend have matching "D" style carving intermixed with hand cut checkering on the sides of the forend and pistol grip area. Although not specifically marked, the stock work or carving/checkering was probably performed by either Joe Rundell or Paula Bebout as both are listed in the noted reference book. The wood has been highly hand polished and varnished. This rifle was manufactured in 1898 and is fitted with a 26 inch round barrel with a takedown barrel mechanism with a full-length magazine. The top of the barrel has been roll marked with the two line factory style markings of: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-", with the caliber markings of "30 W.C.F." marked in front of the receiver. The left rear side of the barrel has also been roll marked with "NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER". The upper tang is also marked "MODEL 1894/-WINCHESTER-/PAT. AUG. 21.1894." The rifle is accompanied by a "Winchester Highly Finished Arms" catalog by Doug Turnbull Restoration.

Class: Antique

Near mint as professionally embellished by Doug Turnbull Restoration with 99% of the current rust blued and color casehardened finish overall. The stock and forend are also in crisp near mint condition with beautiful checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Cal Cannon Collection; Quail Creek Collection

Embellished Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3048 (Sale Order 49 of 606)

Beautiful Highly Embellished Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Originally manufactured in 1897, this is an absolutely beautiful example of a highly custom embellished Winchester lever action rifle. This specific Model 1895 rifle is pictured in the accompanying book "Winchester Highly Finished Arms" on pages 9 and 10. It has been custom embellished in a Winchester number 5 pattern that depicts an oval panel game scene on each side with the left side showing two large running bull elks with two standing pronghorn antelope on the right side. Both panel scenes are surrounded by an intricate vine and leaf engraved pattern, which covers approximately half of the rifles metal surface. Additionally, the breech end of the barrel has a single silver band directly in front of the receiver. It has also been stocked in a beautiful matching set of extra fancy/3x walnut stock and forend. The buttstock has the correct pistol grip pattern with a Winchester grip cap and a crescent buttplate. Both components having been beautifully checkered in a very fine scroll pattern. The wood has been highly hand polished and varnished. It is fitted with a tapered round barrel that is roll marked on top with the standard two-line markings. The Model 1895 was the first non-detachable box magazine rifle offered by Winchester. This rifle was manufactured in 1896 and subsequently custom embellished. The top of the barrel has the two line factory style markings of: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-", with the caliber markings of "30 US" stamped in front of the receiver. The upper tang is marked "-WINCHESTER/Model 1895-" The forend is fitted with an ebony forend insert with a Winchester marked pistol grip cap.

Class: Antique

Near mint as professionally embellished by Doug Turnbull Restoration with 99% of the current rust blued finish still remaining overall. The buttstock and forend are both in near mint condition with fine line checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Cal Cannon Collection; Quail Creek Collection

Embellished Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3049 (Sale Order 50 of 606)

Outstanding Signed Embellished Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Originally manufactured in 1908, this is a beautiful example of a highly custom embellished Winchester lever action rifle. It has a beautiful rust blued metal finish and a color casehardened hammer, loading lever and crescent buttplate. This specific Model 1892 rifle is actually pictured in the book "Winchester Highly Finished Arms" on pages 11 and 12. It has been masterfully embellished/engraved in a Winchester number 6 pattern that depicts an oval panel game scene on each side with an "H" pattern checkered stock and forend. The rifle has actually been signed by the Master Engraver John K. Pease (his name is located on the lower tang by the trigger). The left side of the receiver shows a large dahl sheep stranding on top of a mountain with the right side showing a large buck deer, with both panel scenes are surrounded by an fine English scroll type engraving with a geometric pattern border. The engraving is also on the muzzle and breech end of the barrel, underside of the receiver, forend cap and the toe and heel area of the buttplate. The engraving covers 50% of the rifle's metal surface. It is fitted with a straight grip walnut stock with the noted "H" pattern checkering. The stock is a extra fancy 3x grade wood with a straight grain forend. The wood has been highly, hand polished and varnished. This rifle was originally manufactured in 1908. The top of the barrel has been roll marked with the two-line factory style markings of: "MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21. 1894.", and the caliber marking "44 W.C.F." is stamped in front of the receiver. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1892/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK-" . The rifle is accompanied by a "Winchester Highly Finished Arms" catalog by Doug Turnbull Restoration.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Near mint as professionally embellished by Doug Turnbull Restoration with 99% of the current blue and case colors. The buttstock and forend are also in near mint condition with the beautiful hand rubbed varnish finish and the sharp checkering. It looks just like it came form the factory. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Cal Cannon Collection; Quail Creek Collection

Embellished Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3050 (Sale Order 51 of 606)

Superb Signed Embellished Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Originally manufactured in 1900, this is an absolutely stunning example of a highly custom embellished Winchester lever action rifles. It has a beautiful rust blued metal finish and a color casehardened hammer, loading lever and crescent buttplate. This style of Model 1892 rifle is pictured in the book "Winchester Highly Finished Arms" on pages 13 and 14. It has been masterfully custom embellished/engraved in a Winchester number 7 pattern and has a very fine scroll engraving overall. The rifle has been engraved by the Master Engraver Neil Hermsen; his initials and engraver symbol (N/engraving tools/H) are found behind the trigger. The engraving is also on the breech end of the barrel, underside of the receiver, sides of the forend cap and the heel and toe area of the buttplate. The engraving covers approximately 50% of the rifle's metal surface. It is fitted with a straight grip, beautiful, extra fancy, 3x figured, select walnut stock and forend. The stock and forend have matching "H" pattern checkering on the sides. The wood has been highly hand polished and varnished. This rifle was originally manufactured in 1900 and subsequently custom embellished. It is fitted with a 24 inch full octagon barrel and a half-length magazine. The top of the barrel has been roll marked with the two-line factory style markings of: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN-WINCHESTER-/PAT. OCT, 14. 1884-" . The rifle is accompanied by a "Winchester Highly Finished Arms" catalog by Doug Turnbull Restoration.

Class: Antique

Near mint as professionally embellished by Doug Turnbull Restoration with 99% of the current rust blued and color casehardened finish overall. The stock and forend are also in crisp, near mint condition with beautiful checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Cal Cannon Collection; Quail Creek Collection

Embellished Winchester Model 1890 Takedown Slide Action Rifle

Lot #3051 (Sale Order 52 of 606)

Highly Embellished Winchester Model 1890 Takedown Slide Action Rifle

Originally manufactured in 1902, this is a beautiful example of a custom embellished/upgraded Winchester Model 1890 slide action rifle. This highly custom embellished example features a # 8 Winchester style engraving pattern on the sides of the receiver which depicts squirrels and rabbits in a game scenes on each side, with a fine English scroll engraving around the borders of the scenes and the receiver. It has also been restocked with a deluxe presentation type pistol grip walnut stock with fine checkering on the sides of the pistol grip area. This rifle is a second model with the blued takedown frame and an octagon barrel. The barrel has fixed sights, and it has been remarked on top with the two line New Haven address followed by "22 SHORT" on the top rear flat in front of the receiver. The three line model/patent date marking is stamped on the upper tang, and the serial number is on the lower tang. The stock has a casehardened crescent buttplate with a hard rubber Winchester marked grip cap. It is fitted with a 12 groove pump handle. The 1890 was the first slide-action rifle ever produced by Winchester and was designed by John and Matthew Browning. It became one of the most successful rimfire repeating rifle for general shooting ever manufactured by Winchester and was used by trick/target shooters in the early 1900s. The rifle is accompanied by a "Winchester Highly Finished Arms" catalog by Doug Turnbull Restoration.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Near mint as professionally embellished by Doug Turnbull Restoration with 99% of the current rust blued finish overall with a color casehardened hammer and crescent buttplate. The stock and pump handle both show 99% of the current varnished finish overall. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Cal Cannon Collection; Quail Creek Collection

Embellished Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3052 (Sale Order 53 of 606)

Superb Highly Embellished Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 44 WCF

Originally manufactured in 1902, this is an absolutely beautiful example of a highly custom embellished Winchester lever action rifle. It has a beautiful rust blued metal finish with a color casehardened hammer, loading lever and crescent buttplate, and this style of Model 1892 rifle is pictured in the book "Winchester Highly Finished Arms" on pages 17 and 18. It has been masterfully restored and engraved in a Winchester number 9 pattern that depicts an oval panel game scene on each side and has an "H" pattern checkered stock and forend. The left side of the receiver shows a large running buck, and both panel scenes are surrounded by an fine scroll engraving with a geometric pattern border that is also on the breech end of the barrel and the forend cap. The engraving covers 50% of the rifle's metal surface. It is fitted with a straight grip walnut stock with the noted "H" pattern checkering. The stock has a fancy 1x wood pattern, and it has a straight grain forend. The wood has been highly hand polished and varnished. This rifle was manufactured in 1904, and the top of the barrel has been roll marked with the two line factory style markings of: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-", with the caliber markings of "44 W.C.F." stamped in front of the receiver. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1892/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK" . The rifle is accompanied by a "Winchester Highly Finished Arms" catalog by Doug Turnbull Restoration.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Near mint as professionally embellished by Doug Turnbull Restoration with 99% of the current blue and case colors as professionally embellished. The buttstock and forend are also in near mint condition with the beautiful hand rubbed varnish finish with excellent checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Cal Cannon Collection; Quail Creek Collection

Embellished Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3053 (Sale Order 54 of 606)

Superb Embellished Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Originally manufactured in 1901, this is an absolutely beautiful and highly custom embellished example of a Winchester lever action rifle. It has a beautiful rust blued metal finish with a color casehardened hammer, loading lever and crescent buttplate. It was a special order rifle in that it has a pistol grip stock with a 24 inch full octagon barrel with sporting front and rear sights, and it was manufactured in 1901 and subsequently custom embellished. This specific Model 1892 rifle is actually pictured in his book "Winchester Highly Finished Arms" on pages 19 and 20. It has been masterfully custom embellished in a Winchester number 10 style pattern that has an oval panel game scene on the left side that depicts a large male deer in a wooded scene and fine English scroll type engraving on the right side around the loading gate. The engraving covers approximately 35% plus of the rifle's metal surface. It is currently fitted with a beautiful, extra fancy, 3s walnut stock and forend. Both have been beautiful hand checkered in a Winchester "H" style pattern on the side of the forend and pistol grip area. The wood has been highly, hand polished and varnished. The top of the barrel has been roll marked with the two line factory style markings of: "MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.", with the caliber markings of "44 W.C.F." stamped in front of the receiver. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1892/-WINCHESTER-/ PAT. OCT. 14. 1894" . The rifle is accompanied by a "Winchester Highly Finished Arms" catalog by Doug Turnbull Restoration.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Near mint as professionally embellished by Doug Turnbull Restoration with 99% of the current rust blued and color cased hardened finish overall. The stock and forend are also in crisp near mint condition with beautiful checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Cal Cannon Collection; Quail Creek Collection

Winchester Model 90 Slide Action Rifle in Desirable .22 WRF

Lot #3054 (Sale Order 55 of 606)

Excellent Winchester Model 90 Slide Action Rifle in Desirable .22 WRF

Manufactured in 1926. Beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear notch sights, seventh style barrel inscription, Winchester "WP" proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, Third Model receiver with exposed locking lugs, "W.R.F." marking on front of receiver, standard markings on the upper tang, and matching numbers on the lower tang and receiver. 12 groove slide handle and plain straight grip stock with blue steel crescent buttplate.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent with 95% plus bright original blue finish, well defined markings, scattered small surface scratches, small dings and the edges of the flats, mild cycling marks, and a trace of browning on the breech bolt. The wood is very fine with scattered small dings and scratches and edge wear on the buttplate.

Stainless Steel Barrel Winchester Model 90 Slide Action Rifle

Lot #3055 (Sale Order 56 of 606)

Special Order Winchester Model 90 Slide Action Rifle with Rare Stainless Steel Barrel

Manufactured in 1928. Stainless barrels were offered by Winchester from around 1927-1934 for extra cost for most of the period. However, these barrels were not well received due to their difficulty in retaining their black finish. The unpopular nature of these barrels at the time has made them quite scarce and collectible. This third model rifle features a number of scarce factory special order features including the Lyman combination front and No. 6 two folding leaf rear sights, factory mounted sling swivels on the magazine tube and buttstock, standard markings on the stainless steel barrel with the black Japaned finish, Winchester "WP" proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, Lyman flip up peep sight on the upper tang, and matching numbers on the receiver and lower tang. Mounted with a rare factory checkered slide handle and attractively figured Winchester Model 54 pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip cap, and special order serrated shotgun buttplate. The left side of the lower tang, end of the buttstock, and inside of the buttplate are marked with the matching assembly number "587". A strikingly similar (possibly this rifle!) rifle is pictured (showcasing the rear two leaf sight) on page 126 of "Winchester Slide Action Rifles: Volume I" by Ned Schwing, and this particular rifle is pictured and identified by serial number on pages 145 and 233 of the same book showcasing the special order Model 54 buttstock.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Fine with 70% thinning black lacquer Japaned finish remaining on the barrel, edge wear overall, and small dings and scratches. The receiver has 90% bright original blue finish with some edge wear, cycling marks on the rails, and some light scratches and spotting. The wood is also fine with recut checkering, small dings and nicks throughout, long scratch on right side of stock, and mixed gray/patina on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.

Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle

Lot #3056 (Sale Order 57 of 606)

Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1948. The barrel has a beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The round barrel has the second style inscription. The top of the barrel and receiver have the "W/P" proofmark. Mounted on a 17-groove walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent, retaining 95% original blue finish with some light handling marks, slide retraction marks, and some light spotting/pitting. Wood is very fine with original varnish and dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: The James Windy Collection

Winchester Model 61 Magnum Slide Action Rifle in .22 WMR

Lot #3057 (Sale Order 58 of 606)

Winchester Model 61 Magnum Slide Action Rifle in .22 WMR

Manufactured in 1960. The Model 61 Magnum was only manufactured from 1960 to 1963 after the .22 Win. Mag. R.F. was developed in 1959. Features beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear notch sights, standard barrel markings, Winchester "WP" proofs on the barrel and grooved receiver at the breech, and matching serial numbers on the upper and lower receiver groups. Fitted with a flat bottom grooved walnut forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with checkered plastic Winchester buttplate.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, and some minor spotting mostly on the triggerguard. Wood is very fine with minimal handling marks and a hairline crack at the upper tang. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: The James Windy Collection

Cochran Underhammer Percussion Revolving Turret Musket

Lot #3058 (Sale Order 59 of 606)

Prototype Cochran Designed Underhammer Percussion Revolving Turret Musket Attributed to Wilkinson

This impressive revolving turret musket was manufactured c. late 1830s-1840s based on designs patented by John Webster Cochran (1811-1873) of New York City in the U.S. and manufactured by C.B. Allen and also patented through patent agent Moses Poole in the U.K. and manufactured by James Wilkinson & Son. This musket may have been built by the Wilkinson shop as a pattern/prototype piece for consideration by the military and is the only known of its type. It has a block front sight that would also serve as the bayonet stud, a long forearm, and heavy musket style stock with an iron buttplate. The only markings found are the Birmingham proof and "JW" (James Wilkinson presumably) markings on the left side of the barrel and number "27" on the action as well as the underside of the turret and upper stock mortise.

Class: Antique

Fine with gray and brown patina, mild oxidation, and general mild overall wear. The wood is very good with general mild wear including some small slivers absent. The lever latch is weak. The action is mechanically fine. This is an incredibly rare Cochran turret musket. We have never seen another one like it!

William Billinghurst Pill-Primed Revolving Rifle with Case

Lot #3059 (Sale Order 60 of 606)

William Billinghurst Pill-Primed Revolving Rifle with Case

William Billinghurst (1807-1880) of Rochester, New York, was one of the most famous firearms makers of his day and was particularly known for his revolving rifles based on the Miller patent. The barrel is turned down to round for a small section at the muzzle and has a small blade front sight and a notch rear sight and is signed "W. BILLINGHURST" on top at the breech. A partial "ON" marking is visible on the upper right flat at the breech, likely a cut-off "REMINGTON" marking. The seven-shot cylinder is finely serrated for easier grip. The back action lock and action have scroll and border engraving. The smooth walnut forearm has a pewter end cap and a single barrel wedge. The smooth walnut straight grip stock has a brass trigger guard, toe plate, and crescent buttplate. Includes a period wood case with a variety of tools and loading equipment. Ramrod absent.

Class: Antique

Very good with patches of original finish, mostly silver-gray patina, some light pitting, attractively aged patina on the brass furniture, and mild wear. The wood is fine with some small chips and scratches and generally fairly minor wear. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are very good with moderate age and storage related wear.

G.P. Foster Second Type P.W. Porter Turret Percussion Rifle

Lot #3060 (Sale Order 61 of 606)

Very Scarce G.P. Foster Second Type P.W. Porter Turret Percussion Rifle

Manufactured by G.P. Foster of Taunton, Massachusetts, P.W. Porter's revolving turret rifles showcased a number of impressive features. This Second Type is fitted with an automatic percussion primer and a loading lever and is equipped with left-offset blade front and adjustable notch rear sights. "ADDRESS/P.W. PORTER/NEW=YORK" and "P.W. PORTER'S/PATENT./1851." are stamped on the upper right barrel flat. The turret is numbered "411", while "314" is marked on various other components, including the barrel, frame, and lock plate. The rifle is mounted with a smooth straight wrist stock with a steel crescent buttplate.

Class: Antique

Good with some visible original finish retained on the turret and some of the internal components and otherwise mostly gray patina, some mild pitting, and general mild overall wear. The refinished stock is also good and has some small chips and gaps at the edges of the wrist and minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.

H.E. Dimick St. Louis Half-Stock Percussion Target Rifle

Lot #3061 (Sale Order 62 of 606)

H.E. Dimick St. Louis Half-Stock Percussion Target Rifle

Horace E. Dimick was a gunmaker and gun dealer in St. Louis, Missouri, from 1849 into the early 1870s and ran a "Western Emporium" where he sold a variety of goods. "H. E. DIMICK ST. LOUIS" is marked ahead of the elevation adjustable sporting style rear sight. The lock is setup for full-cock only and is unmarked aside from some scroll designs on the hammer. The muzzle is turned down to round for use with a fitted starter (not included), and the rifle also features a dovetailed German silver blade front sight, hole in the upper tang for mounting a peep sight (not included), double set triggers, and a smooth walnut half-stock with a pewter forend cap and iron furniture, including a patchbox and a spurred iron trigger guard.

Class: Antique

Very good as refinished with dark brown patina on the barrel and furniture, silver-gray patina on the lock, replaced hammer and hammer screw, some small flakes at the edges of the stock, and light handling and storage marks. Mechanically fine.

Morgan James Half-Stock Percussion Target Rifle with Scope

Lot #3062 (Sale Order 63 of 606)

Morgan James Half-Stock Percussion Target Rifle with Scope

Morgan James was a well known Gunmaker in the mid-1800s from Utica, New York, and his rifles are often associated with Union sharpshooters during the Civil War. Includes a copy of the article "The Great Rifle Match: Nelson Lewis vs. Morgan James" by Ray Ferriss from Gun Digest showing a similar rifle by James as well as a note listing the bullet diameter as .407, a gang mold measuring .425 (not included), and a bore diameter of .392. This barrel is marked "M. JAMES UTICA NY" on top and is equipped with a false muzzle and a 34 1/8 inch long scope with "D.L. COLLINS/MAKER" marked eye piece. The lock is unmarked and has some scroll patterns. The rifle is equipped with a single set trigger, pewter forend cap, and brass furniture.

Class: Antique

Fine with a mix of fading original finish and brown patina along the barrel and scope tube, silver-gray on the lock, aged patina on the furniture, mild oxidation, and general mild wear. The stock is also fine and has wear by the breech, mild scratches and dings, and some thin cracks, including one running along the underside of the forend. The scope is good but has slightly hazy/dirty optics. The hammer lock-up needs some work.

Browning Bros. W.W. Greener Percussion Double Barrel Shotgun

Lot #3063 (Sale Order 64 of 606)

Historic Browning Brothers Ogden Utah Retailer Marked Early Production Single Digit Serial Number 4 W.W. Greener Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun

This rustic frontier shotgun was produced in 1855 by W.W. Greener and retailed by the Browning Brothers in Ogden, Utah, in the late 19th century. On page 36 of "The Greener Collections" by Graham Greener, he states, "I am often asked if W. Wellington guns and the one he used mainly for wholesale exports to the United States of America." In this case Browning Brothers! The matted rib has a bead front sight, "W.W. GREENER. BIRMINGHAM" maker's mark, and "BROWNING BROS, OGDEN, U.T." retailer mark. The underside of barrels and back of lock plates are both marked "4," also "12/AE/WWG/Birmingham proofs" (see close-ups). The locks are signed "W.W. GREENER". The stock has a smooth forend, brass wedge escutcheons, checkered wrist, and 14 1/2 inch length of pull. In the Spring of 1868, a young John Moses Browning famously repaired an old percussion shotgun, and twelve years later, he and his brothers established their Browning Brothers gunshop in downtown Ogden. While cartridge firearms were widespread by the time they established their gunshop, percussion firearms remained in wide use throughout the late 19th century and hardware and sporting goods dealers continued to stock percussion caps and components for percussion firearms. This shotgun certainly looks like it saw some serious use in the American West where shotguns were depended upon for both putting meat on the table and defense.

Class: Antique

Fair. Solid frontier rustic condition overall with untouched even dark brown and gray patina, moderate oxidation and pitting, moderate to heavy wear, and cracks in the wrist of the once wrapped stock. Mechanically fine.

P.A. Reinhard Ohio Heavy Barrel Underhammer Percussion Rifle

Lot #3064 (Sale Order 65 of 606)

P.A. Reinhard Ohio Heavy Barrel Underhammer Percussion Rifle with Tube Sight, False Muzzle, and Starter

Peter A. Reinhard of Loudonville, Ohio, was a noted gunsmith and rifle maker as shown by this target rifle dated 1873. A very similar target rifle is featured in the article "Peter Reinhard" by his son F.A. Reinhard in the September 1980 bulletin of the Association of Ohio Long Rifle Collectors. The included copy of the "Canal Fulton Ramrod Club News" from July 2001 also discusses Reinhard and that another "slug gun" by Reinhard is in the museum in Loudonville. The current rifle is equipped with an interesting 36 1/8 inch long tube sight and comes with a fitted false muzzle and bullet starter. The heavy barrel is marked "2 2" on the underside at the muzzle, "REMINGTON/CAST STEEL" on the right at the breech, and "P.A. REINHARD LOUDONVILLE/CAST-STEEL/ASHD. CO. O 1873" on top behind the traditional notch rear sight. There are taps on the underside of the barrel for mounting rests/supports. It is mounted with a pistol grip stock and iron buttplate.

Class: Antique

Very good with gray and brown patina, light oxidation, and mild wear. Aside from a loose spliced repair towards the bottom of the wrist, the stock is also very good and has mild scratches and dings. Mechanically fine.

Cased Sharps Pistol-Rifle Serial Number 11

Lot #3065 (Sale Order 66 of 606)

NRA "Ten Best Weapon" Award Winning Rare Cased Sharps Pistol-Rifle Serial Number 11 with Accessories

Manufactured by C. Sharps & Co. of Philadelphia circa 1857-1860, Sharps manufactured only about 600 of these Standard Model pistol-rifles, using the same action as the Sharps Breech-loading single shot pistol. What appears to be the serial number, "11" is stamped on the inside of the breech lever. "C. SHARPS/PATENT/18-52" is stamped on the right side of the receiver below the hammer. "C.SHARPS & CO'S/RIFLE WORKS/PHILA. PA" is roll-stamped in three lines on the left side of the receiver. The pistol-rifle has a brown-finished barrel with dovetail mounted nickel silver front sight blade, tube rear sight and a knurled ring at the muzzle like the Sharps large frame breech-loading pistols. The falling block action is designed for the "mule-ear" cartridge and is fitted with a pellet priming device. The receiver, lever, and hammer have a casehardened finish. The rifle is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with iron tip and pistol grip stock with iron grip cap, patch box and buttplate. The cap box has a high polish blue finish. The stock and forearm have a varnished high polish finish. The rifle comes in a hinged lid wooden case lined with red felt. The case has six compartments, three of the compartments having wooden lids with bone handles. The case contains a steel .36 caliber single shot pistol bullet mold serial numbered "771", an empty rectangular tin Sharps primer box with a paper label that reads "SHARPS/PATENT PELLETS/OR PRIMERS/Patented June 28. 1853", and a glass container of wax. In addition to the rifle accessories the case contains a patent leather military belt with non-regulation two-piece gold plated eagle and shield/wreath buckle, a British style patent leather primer pouch and a rectangular patent leather Sharps cartridge box containing a cartridge tin with wooden blocks for eighteen loose cartridges and space in the lower portion of the tin for cartridge packets. The belt, cap pouch and cartridge box all fit in compartments. Manufactured in very limited numbers. Sharps pistol-rifles are scarce, unusual, and highly prized by advanced Sharps collectors. The pistol-rifle is accompanied by the original "Certificate of Recognition", (certificate number 9), Annual Meetings Exhibit Weapons Award from the NRA's 89th Annual Meeting held on March 20, 1960 in Washington D.C. The certificate is one of a maximum of ten awarded each year to weapons of outstanding historical value, beauty, or rarity as selected from displays of the NRA's Affiliated Gun Collector Organizations.

Class: Antique

Very fine. The pistol-rifle retains 80% plus original brown finish on the barrel. There is some scattered pitting on the top and right side of the barrel near the muzzle. The case colors on the receiver and lever have faded to a smooth silver gray patina. The percussion nipple and breechblock are free of any flash pitting. The buttcap has a dark patina. The patch box retains 85% of the original bright blue finish with traces of surface rust. The buttplate has light-moderate pitting and with a dark brown patina. The wood is excellent retaining 90% of the high polish piano finish with scattered minor handling marks. The markings are clear. Mechanically fine. The case is fair. The exterior is heavily scratched and the velvet interior is faded and torn. The bullet mold is good. The primer tin is fair, the paper label is torn and discolored but legible. The belt, cap pouch and cartridge box are good to very good and appear to be unused with only storage wear. This is a rare award winning and unique example of a cased Standard Model Sharps pistol-rifle with shooting accessories, military belt, cap pouch, and cartridge box.

Sharps 1874 Mid-Range No. 1 Target Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot #3066 (Sale Order 67 of 606)

Rare and Exceptional Documented Sharps Hartford Model 1874 Mid-Range No. 1 Target Rifle in .44-77 Caliber with Factory Letter

Only 102 Mid-Range No. 1 rifles were manufactured in January 1876 to November 1879, with only 36 of those made at the Hartford factory like this example, and a very small amount with 28 inch barrels. Considering the majority of Mid-Ranges were chambered in .40-70, this example being in .44-77 is considered rare and unusual. Per the included factory letter, this rifle, serial number 155948, was originally invoiced at the Bridgeport factory on June 16, 1876 to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham of New York City as a Model 1874 Mid-Range No. 1 rifle with a 28 inch full octagon barrel in .44 caliber, weight unlisted, and $73 net price. The letter indicates the order on this date consisted of three total Mid-Range No. 1 rifles in .44 caliber with 28 inch barrels, this one with full octagon barrel and the other two with half octagon barrels. According to consignor notes, Richard Labowskie, the writer of the factory letter, indicated the other two guns on the order were serial numbers 156023 and 156028 in .44-77. The lot is also accompanied by a factory letter for serial number 156028, a No. 1 Mid-Range with half octagon barrel, shipped on the same day June 16, 1876 to the same address, as part of the same order although not specified in the included letter. The rifle has a factory original dovetail mounted windage globe front sight with spirit level, "SHARPS RIFLE CO. HARTFORD CONN" markings ahead of the Lawrence patent rear sight, "CALIBRE 44" on top of the breech, "75" on the right of the breech (.44-75 Sharps caliber, aka .44-77), matching full serial number "155948" marked on the upper tang, bottom of the barrel, and inside the forearm channel along with "5948" marked on the interior of the buttplate, with non-matching serial number "156835" on the left of the factory original tang peep sight base, Sharp's patent marking on the left, and fitted with a checkered forend and pistol grip buttstock along with a nickel plated buttplate.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine, retains 85% original blue finish with some thinning to a smooth brown patina on the balance, 85% original case colors, with some patches of light surface freckling, 85% original nickel plating on the buttplate with attractive bright patina, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Wood is very fine with defined edges, some scattered dents and light scratches, and a few small nicks in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

W.R.A. Co Inscribed Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 Sporting Rifle

Lot #3067 (Sale Order 68 of 606)

Desirable "W.R.A. Co" Inscribed Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 Sporting Rifle

This is an attractive and desirable example of a Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 sporting rifle chambered for the .40-50 Sharps straight cartridge. The Sharps Rifle Co. manufactured a total of 750 Model 1878 sporting rifles with round barrels between October 1877-October 1881. Most of these saw heavy use on the Western frontier for buffalo hunting, although this example appears to be a special case in that it is period inscribed in fancy scrip with "W.R.A. Co." on the right of the frame, and "W.R.A. Co." and "40/50 Sharps Straight" on top of the barrel. Consignor notes indicate this is a Winchester ammunition test gun. The rifle has a blued 26-inch round barrel that is also marked with its standard markings on top with "OLD RELIABLE" in script followed by "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN." ahead of the rear sight, and "CAL. 40 1 7/8" on the left of the breech. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver and barrel underneath the forearm. "9779" marked on the rear flat of the forearm. All blue finish on the metal components. The walnut buttstock and forearm are uncheckered and have an oiled finish, with a checkered shotgun style buttplate. The barrel is fitted with a dovetail mounted Lyman beaded blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight.

Class: Antique

Very fine, retaining 95% Winchester applied factory blue finish with some mild corrosion/pitting visible on the rear sight, and crisp inscriptions. The wood is fine as lightly sanded and re-oiled, with some areas slightly undersized around the edges, and otherwise defined figure. Mechanically excellent.

Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Revolver

Lot #3068 (Sale Order 69 of 606)

Excellent Documented Acid Etched Panel Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Picture Box and Factory Letter

As confirmed by the accompanying factory letter, this stunning Sheriff's Model 1877 DA revolver was shipped on November 5, 1881 to E.J. Murphy (address unavailable) with a 3 1/2 inch barrel in .38 caliber, nickel finish, and hard rubber stocks. This was a single gun shipment. The top of the barrel has the two-line Colt Hartford address. The left side of the barrel has the highly sought after acid etched caliber marking ("COLT D.A. 38"). The left side of the frame has the three-line patent dates marking, and the left side of the trigger guard bow has the caliber designation "38 CAL." Matching serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, and the matching last three digits on the cylinder. It has the standard round blade front and frame groove rear sights, niter blued small parts, and checkered hard rubber grips with the embossed Rampant Colt logo at the top. Also included is a rare and original Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning revolver picture box numbered to the gun. Designated for the desirable Sheriff's Model variation of the Colt's Model 1877 (3 1/2 inch barrel), these cloth cover, hinged lid boxes are rarely encountered. The exterior of the lid has the iconic illustrated picture label listing the 3 1/2 inch barrel in .38 caliber. The revolver and box were featured in Marc Gorelick and Tim Prince's article "Thunder & Lightning: Colt M1877 Double Action Revolvers, The Lightning, Thunderer and Rainmaker" for the Virginia Gun Collector's Association.

Class: Antique

Excellent, retaining 98% plus original nickel plating with nearly all of the clear acid etched panel remaining. The small components retain 95% plus original niter blue. The grips are also excellent with a slight chip near the butt (left panel) and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with some staining to the nearly complete picture label. An outstanding documented antique, acid etched panel Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning revolver with equally impressive original picture box!

Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3069 (Sale Order 70 of 606)

Exceptional and Desirable Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver with Rare Blue Finish

Remington only manufactured approximately 2,000 of these Model 1890 Single Action Army revolvers circa 1891-1894. The Model 1890 was the successor to the Model 1875 and 1888 and was also intended to be the competitor of the Colt Single Action Army like its predecessors. Though they were arguably a higher quality revolver than their Colt competitor, their advantage in quality was not enough to overcome Colt's head start in sales and superior marketing. This model is one of the most sought after of all of the Remington produced handguns. Old West lawmen and outlaws alike carried the Model 1890, and today the model is one of the most sought after of all of the Remington produced handguns. Offered here is an exceptional blued example that will be a standout piece in any Remington or Wild West collection. Finding a Model 1890 in outstanding condition is becoming increasingly difficult, especially considering only slightly more than 2,000 were produced and the model saw heavy use on the frontier. The top of the barrel is marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y.," and "44 C.F.W" is marked on the left side of the frame just below the cylinder. The revolver has German silver blade front and frame notch rear sights, a lanyard stud and ring mounted on the butt and checkered hard rubber grips with the "RA" monogram at the tops.

Class: Antique

Extremely fine, retaining 70% original blue finish with smooth brown patina on the balance. The grips are excellent with a few handling marks and a few blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A highly sought after Remington Model 1890 revolver with rare blue finish that will be a standout piece to any Remington or Wild West collection.

Provenance: The Gateway Collection

Cased Allen & Thurber Worcester Percussion Pepperbox

Lot #3070 (Sale Order 71 of 606)

Very Fine Cased Allen & Thurber Worcester Percussion Pepperbox

Legendary gunmaker Ethan Allen's pepperboxes are the most popular and iconic of the pepperbox revolvers. This example was manufactured c. 1847-1856 based on the "ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER" marking on the barrel group. The hammer is marked "ALLENS PATENT/1845" on the left side. The nipple shield and frame have scroll engraving. The matching serial number is marked on the breech between two of the nipples, inside the trigger guard bow, inside the grips, on the left side of the grip frame, and on the mainspring. It comes in a fitted wood case with a plunger type powder flask, dual cavity round ball/elongated ball mold, key, rod, and balls.

Class: Antique

Very fine with 70% bright original blue finish, smooth gray and brown patina where the finish has faded, strong case colors on the hammer, and minor age and handling related wear. The grips are also very fine and have some light scratches and dings. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are fine or better with mostly minor age and storage related wear such as the fading on the lining and a cracked divider. Overall, a very high condition cased example of the classic Allen pepperbox.

Antique Engraved E. Remington & Sons Over/Under Derringer

Lot #3071 (Sale Order 72 of 606)

Antique Early Production Engraved E. Remington & Sons Over/Under Derringer

Remington's classic over/under derringers, aka the "Double Derringer" or "Model 95," are undoubtedly among the most iconic pocket pistols of the American West. The design was patented by Dr. William H. Elliot. This early variation was manufactured from 1870 to 1888. It is marked with the two-line "E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y./ELLIOT'S PATENT DECEMBER 12TH 1865" marking on the rib and has an extractor fitted to the left side. There are flourishes of factory floral scroll engraving on the frame and barrels. Matching numbers are present on the underside of the barrel and left side of the frame beneath the grip. It has blade and notch sights, as well as a pair of smooth rosewood grips.

Class: Antique

Very good plus, retains 20% of the original blue finish on the barrel, mostly in sheltered areas, with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina and crisp engraving. The grips are fine with a few scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: The TTT Collection

F.C. Taylor Fur Getter Single Shot Trap Gun

Lot #3072 (Sale Order 73 of 606)

Desirable F.C. Taylor Fur Getter Single Shot Trap Gun

Manufactured c. the early 1900s, the basic concept of the Fur Getter is to attract all manner of furry critters right to the muzzle of this contraption through the use of the baited hook, where they meet their demise by attempting to run away with said bait which in turn pulls the hook which is attached to the trigger. One period advertisement states it can kill any animal up to a wolf without causing any damage to the fur. Marked "TAYLOR FUR GETTER./F.C. TAYLOR FUR CO. ST. LOUIS. MO." on the left side of the frame, 1914 patent date on the reverse. It shows standard features and is mounted on a swivel stake/screw for mounting in logs or other game-rich environments. Also includes a stake extension and securing pin.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Very fine, the brass mostly bright with an attractively lightly aged patina and the iron components showing mostly a dark grey-brown patina with faint traces of original black enamel. Mechanically needs adjustment.

Pair of Engraved, Silver Plated Remington-Elliot Derringers

Lot #3073 (Sale Order 74 of 606)

Attractive, Cased Pair of Consecutively Serialized, Engraved and Silver Plated Remington-Elliot Vest Pocket Single Shot Derringer Pistols -A) Remington-Elliot Vest Pocket Derringer

Attractive, Cased Pair of Consecutively Serialized, Engraved and Silver Plated Remington-Elliot Vest Pocket Single Shot Derringer Pistols -A) Remington-Elliot Vest Pocket Derringer
Manufactured c. 1867-1888, these pistols are two of only approximately 10,000 of these single shot "Vest Pocket" derringers manufactured by Remington under Elliot's patent. Both of these pistols show fantastic factory floral scroll engraving encompassing the sides of the frames, with geometric and starburst designs on the tops of the frames and back strap. Both have a full silver plated finish with the breech block hammers finished in nitre blue. The barrels on both are fitted with a small bead front sight and have the two-line Remington address and Elliot patent marking. Both are marked with their respective consecutive serial numbers on the bottom of the barrel and the bottom of the frame. They are both fitted with an attractive pair of checkered, antique ivory grips. Includes a custom hardwood case with interior fitted for the two pistols, as well as an included screwdriver, box of U.M.C. .41 RF cartridges, and a cleaning rod.

Manufacture: Remington Arms Inc
Model: Elliot
BBL: 2 1/2 inch part round
Stock:
Gauge: 41 RF
Finish: silver
Grips: antique ivory
Serial Number: 2999
Class: Antique

Condition: Very fine, retains 95% plus of the professionally replated silver finish, showing an attractively aged patina overall, with some light spotting on the grip straps and trigger. The grips are fine with some light handling marks, some darkening of the grooves, and crisp checkering. Hammer slips off safety notch when trigger is pulled; otherwise, mechanically excellent. The relined case is very fine with some minor handling/storage marks.

B) Remington-Elliot Vest Pocket Derringer
See "A".

Manufacture: Remington Arms Inc
Model: Elliot
BBL: 2 1/2 inch part round
Stock:
Gauge: 41 RF
Finish: silver
Grips: antique ivory
Serial Number: 3000
Class: Antique

Condition: Very fine, retains 95% plus of the professionally replated silver finish, which shows an attractively aged patina, some scattered light spotting/flaking on the grip straps, and crisp engraving. The grips are also very fine with only the slightest handling marks, some darkening in the grooves, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Relief Carved Horse Head Cane with Silver Band

Lot #3074 (Sale Order 75 of 606)

Attractive Highly Detailed Relief Carved Horse Head Cane with Silver Band

Beginning in approximately the 16th century, canes gradually became more popular among the upper echelons of society. This popularity as an affluent accessory reached its zenith around the same time as that of horse racing, often dubbed, "the sport of kings". It is unsurprising therefore, that many canes are found associated with the sport. This piece is a prime example of that, the antique ivory grip having been relief carved in the form of a detailed horse's head with a bridle. The grip is joined to the shaft with a smooth silver band marked "STERLING". The smooth shaft is Malacca finished with a dark varnish and tipped with German silver and iron. It measures 34 inches overall.

Class: Other

Very fine, the grip showing an attractively aged tone and a few hairline age cracks. The silver band has an attractively aged patina. The shaft is very good with some scattered light handling marks and some mild crazing of the varnish.

E.M Reilly Retailed British Cane Air Gun Cased Set

Lot #3075 (Sale Order 76 of 606)

Scarce E.M Reilly Retailed British Cane Air Gun Cased Set

Cane air guns reached the peak of their popularity, primarily in Great Britain, from around the mid-19th century until about the end of World War I. They were primarily curiosities which were sometimes used for informal target shooting or small game hunting, but rarely self-defense, unlike sword canes. This example is believed to have been made by John Blissett, with many very similar examples to this one attributed to him and sold through various British retailers. This example was sold through E.M. Reilly & Co., with the retailer's mark on the tube portion of the pump. The shaft of this example shows a mottled, brushed brown finish that imitates wood and the grip cap is dark horn. The upper and lower portions of the shaft disconnect via a threaded section and the lower half is fitted with blade and notch sights. There is a brass tip/muzzle cover which includes an attached ramrod/cleaning rod when removed. All of the components fit in the included oak case which also includes a ball mold, winding key, and base for the air pump.

Class: Other

Very fine, retains 80% plus of the original brown enamel finish on the shaft with some scattered patches of light flaking/chips and the brass components showing an attractively aged patina. Mechanically untested. The relined case and accessories are good with some mild wear and a few minor chips on the case.

Relief Carved Wolf's Head Cane

Lot #3076 (Sale Order 77 of 606)

Relief Carved Wolf's Head Cane

During the 19th and 20th centuries, canes reached their pinnacle of popularity, becoming a must have accessory for those wishing to publicly proclaim their social and economic status. This cane is quite unique in that it shows an earlier style of art than when it was likely made. The T-shaped antique ivory grip of this cane has been expertly relief carved in the form of a snarling wolf's head, very much in the style of some depicted in medieval chronicles. The grip is joined to the shaft with a nickeled band. The shaft is ebonized and untipped. It measures 35 inches overall.

Class: Other

Fine, the grip showing an attractively aged appearance with some hairline age cracks scattered throughout. The nickeled band is bright. The shaft is very good with an attractive rough-hewn appearance and retaining most of the ebonized finish.

Relief Carved Hunter Cane

Lot #3077 (Sale Order 78 of 606)

Attractive Relief Carved Hunter Cane with "Tiger Striped" Shaft

Popular for centuries beginning in the 1500s, canes reached the pinnacle of their popularity among western cultures, particularly in Western Europe and North America, in the 18th and 19th centuries. Canes became very popular among the wealthy and well respected in society, such as businessmen, lawyers, and doctors. This example has a curved, bulbous grip with a standing hunter with his horn relief carved on the lower front portion. The grip is joined to the shaft with a brass band with floral motifs. The smooth shaft has been finished in a "tiger striped" fashion, somewhat imitating the look of curly maple, and is tipped with brass.

Class: Other

Fair, the grip shows an aged tone overall with a long horizontal crack and some hairline age cracks. The brass shows an attractively aged patina. The shaft is very good with some scattered light handling marks and retaining most of the unique finish.

Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian Third Model Single Action Revolve

Lot #3078 (Sale Order 79 of 606)

Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian Third Model Single Action Revolver

The Third Model of the Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian, also known as the New Model Russian, was manufactured c. 1874-1878. This revolver features the integral blade front sight and one-line legend ending in "RUSSIAN MODEL" on the rib, notch rear sight on the barrel latch, spurred trigger guard, lanyard loop on the butt, "1874" at the heel along with "47352", "47352" written on the back side of the right grip, and "8153" on the barrel, barrel latch, cylinder, and heel under the right grip.

Class: Antique

Excellent with 95% plus untouched original nickel plating, 60% original casehardened finish on the hammer and trigger guard, and minor overall wear. The slightly shrunken grips are very fine with attractive natural color and grain, minor age lines, and general mild wear. Mechanically excellent.

Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action First Model Revolver

Lot #3079 (Sale Order 80 of 606)

Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action First Model Revolver

All frames of the .44 Double Action First Model Revolver were manufactured between 1881 and 1898, but this model was listed in the company catalogs and sold up until 1913. The revolver also has the two-line S&W legend on the rib, gold S&W medallion grips, 1 7/16 inch cylinder, and matching serial numbers on the butt, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch.

Class: Antique

Very fine, retaining 90% original nickel finish showing some muzzle wear and flaking. The trigger guard retains 95% plus original blue finish. The hammer and trigger retain 40% original case colors. The slightly undersized period replacement grips are fine with a few stress lines at the medallion (left side), some handling marks, and attractive color. Mechanically functions fine, although hammer does not always hold in the full cock position.

Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver

Lot #3080 (Sale Order 81 of 606)

Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver

In 1878 S&W introduced the New Model No. 3, and it was an instant success. Its design drew on handling and mechanical improvements from its popular predecessors, the American, Russian and Schofield models, and spawned a series of wide ranging variations, including a target model that dominated target competition in the late 19th century. This example has a barrel marked "44 S&W CTG" on the left side. This model rarely had caliber markings. The cylinder is non-matching (34686). The barrel and barrel latch are numbered to the gun.

Class: Antique

Fine, retaining 40% plus original blue finish with a smooth brown-gray patina on the balance. Traces of original case colors remain on the trigger guard. The hammer retains 40% original case colors. The grips are also fine with some minor handling marks and some softened checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Tool Room Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian Second Model Revolver

Lot #3081 (Sale Order 82 of 606)

In the White Tool Room Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian Second Model Single Action Revolver Documented to Smith & Wesson Superintendent Charles Alonzo King with Affidavit

This revolver was manufactured c. 1873 and is a Model 3 Russian Second Model or "Old Model Russian" with no markings, front sight, or grips and "in the white" metal. Per the included affidavit from FBI Special Agent John Danaher, this revolver originally belonged to his great grandfather Charles Alonzo King and Danaher received it from his grandfather. King worked with Otis A. Smith producing parts during the Civil War, also worked for Savage Arms Co. and in 1867 became the superintendent at Smith & Wesson and invented and patented the automatic ejector and improved manufacturing capabilities at the company. Rock Island Auction Company sold the patent model for King's U.S. Patent No. 94,003 of August 24, 1869 for the ejection system in June 2020. After working for Smith & Wesson in 1867-1874, King went to work at Parker Brothers where he is noted for making many improvements, receiving thirteen more patents before retiring in 1908 after which his son Walter took over as superintendent. Even in retirement, he remained a consultant up until his death in 1914. In addition to Walter, he also had sons named Charles and Raymond and a daughter named Minnie. "The Meriden Weekly Republican" ran the headline "Sketch of Career [of] Charles A. King...Respected Meriden Citizen Who Died Sunday -Was Leading Figure in the Field of Firearms Manufacture - Invented Many Improvements to Guns" and also noted he was a city council member in Springfield, including as chairman of the police and was also the police commissioner. The Parker factories were closed for his funeral.

Class: Antique

Fine with an even in the white appearance, less polished metal on the grip straps, and generally minimal wear. Mechanically fine.

Provenance: Smith & Wesson Superintendent Charles Alonzo King; FBI Special Agent John Danaher; The Warren T. Lewis Collection; The George Leiper Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action "Sample" Revolver

Lot #3082 (Sale Order 83 of 606)

Rare Highly Desirable and Fantastic Documented U.S. Treasury Department Shipped Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action "Sample" Revolver with Factory Letter

The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 6 1/2 inch barrel in .44 S&W Russian when shipped as a sample revolver for the U.S. Treasury Department on March 16, 1881 and delivered to H.F. French of the U.S. Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. At this time, H.F. French was the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Department. Later the U.S. Treasury Department received at least 10 New Model No. 3s falling in the 17,100 serial number range, which were shipped in 1882 and delivered to U.S. Postmaster Capt. George Cook. The revolver has the two-line barrel rib legend ending with the reissue patent date, nicely figured and checkered walnut original grips and matching serial numbers on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. The revolver is listed by serial number as a U.S. Treasury sample gun in Supica and Nahas' "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson" on page 106.

Class: Antique

Excellent, retaining nearly 97% original blue finish with speckling of brown on the balance. Nearly all of the original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The grips are also excellent with some minor handling marks mostly at the butt and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. A superb and historically significant U.S. Treasury Department New Model No. 3 Sample Revolver that is a must have for the serious S&W collector! You will be hard pressed to find a better example!

Exhibition Quality Engraved Colt New Line .38 Revolver

Lot #3083 (Sale Order 84 of 606)

Exceptional Factory Exhibition Quality Engraved Colt New Line .38 Spur Trigger Revolver with Pearl Grips

This revolver was manufactured in 1874, two years before the World's Fair was held in the United States for the first time in celebration of the centennial of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States. Fittingly, the Centennial Exposition was held in Philadelphia. The Fair presented a tremendous advertising opportunity for American arms companies like Colt and Winchester. Both displayed elaborate exhibition arms and took in orders, including for high end deluxe arms. Colt's famous display was perhaps the factory’s most spectacular display in its history, and Colt's smaller pocket revolvers were highly represented given they were just the type of firearms suited to those living in and visiting the bustling late 19th century cities. Though this revolver bears the same level of embellishment as many of the revolvers displayed at the exposition, this specific example is not listed on the Oct. 15, 1877, ledger listing revolvers received by Henry Folsom & Co. from and returned to Colt that were previously part of Colt's famous "wheel" display at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. The display was built in Hartford specifically for the exposition and received a lot of attention both at the World's Fair itself and into the 21st century as collectors eagerly seek out the historic Colts that made up Colt's most famous display. It is shown in multiple publications about Colt firearms, including Wilson's books (for example, see page 172 of "Colt: An American Legend.") Many of the "wheel" revolvers were later loaned to the Henry Folsom Co. of St. Louis and were returned to Colt in October 1877. Though this revolver may not have been part of the "wheel" display at the exposition, the writer believes it was likely a marketing piece supplied to a high end retailer by Colt. The engraving was probably executed by Cuno Helfricht and consists of primarily punch-dot backed intertwining vine scroll and floral engraving and the cylinder is gold plated. It is fitted the standard blade and groove sights, and a pair of smooth grips. The barrel is marked "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CT. U. S. A.", with the top line rolled slightly light. The lower left edge of the frame is marked "38 CAL." Matching serial numbers are on the bottom of the barrel, rear of the cylinder, and left side of the grip frame, which is also marked "E/N" and "P" for "engraved" and "pearl". An included request for factory records on this revolver states that they were not able to locate any shipping information pertaining to this revolver, further reinforcing the writer's belief that this revolver was provided to an affluent retailer for marketing purposes.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine, retaining 95% plus of the original nickel finish, 50% of the original gold plating on the cylinder with some mild flaking, and 40% of the original nitre blue with crisp engraving overall. The grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent.

Black Powder Frame Colt .22 RF Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3084 (Sale Order 85 of 606)

Documented and Highly Desirable and Rare Black Powder Frame Nickel Plated Colt .22 RF Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

This Colt Single Action Army revolver has two Colt factory letters dated 1979 and 1985. Both letters describe Single Action serial number "1853" as caliber .22 with 7 1/2-inch barrel, nickel finish and "rubber" grips. Both letters state that this revolver was shipped to the Bandle Arms Co, in Cincinnati, Ohio, on February 21, 1889. These revolvers are in a special serial number block between serial number 1689 and serial number 1892. Surviving .22 RF Single Action revolvers are rare. According to "The Official Records of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver 1873-1895" by Wilkerson and Hoyt, only 19 Colt Single Actions were produced in this configuration in the .44 RF serial number sequence (page 389). This revolver has the distinctive rimfire frame with rectangular firing pin aperture used on .44 RF and .22 RF revolvers and special hammer with rimfire firing pin. The ejector rod has the 'oval' head introduced around 1885. The revolver has a nickel-plated finish with niter blue screws. The two piece, black, hard rubber grips are checkered and have the Rampant Colt trademark in an oval at the top and the Eagle and Shield motif at the bottom. "22 CAL" is stamped on the underside of the barrel and on the left front trigger guard bow. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the Fourth Style address: "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S. A." in one line. The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the Colt 'Three-Date/Three-Line' patent dates. The assembly number "184" is stamped on the inside of the loading gate. A "C" inspection mark is stamped in the hammer well below the firing pin aperture. The serial number is stamped on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap.

Class: Antique

Extremely fine. The revolver retains 75% plus of the untouched original nickel-plated finish. The finish is flaking on the barrel at the muzzle, along the forward edges of the frame and top strap and on the edges of the trigger guard, hammer and loading gate. The nickel plating on the sides of the frame, trigger guard, hammer and back strap has a dull, frosted, finish. Much of the nickel plating on the front and sides of the cylinder has flaked away. The serial numbers and markings remain sharp. The grips are also very fine and have crisp checkering with very sharp Rampant Colt, Eagle and Shield embossing. Mechanically excellent. This is an original, extremely fine documented, example of a nickel-plated, caliber .22 RF Single Action revolver; one of the rarest and most sought after variations of the Colt Single Action Army. Writer believes this to be one of the finest examples of an original .22 Colt SAA we have ever offered!

Colt Single Action Army .44 Rimfire Revolver

Lot #3085 (Sale Order 86 of 606)

Documented One and Only Factory Nickel and Pearl Stocked Antique Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver in Highly Desirable .44 Henry Rimfire with Holster and Factory Letter

Offered here is a highly sought after Colt Single Action Army Revolver chambered for the .44 Rimfire cartridge that is becoming increasing difficult to find no matter the condition. This SAA is one of only 1,863 Colt chambered in .44 Rimfire, making it a highly prized collectible of legendary Colt heritage. Adding to its rarity and desirability is that it is the only .44 Rimfire SAA to leave the Colt factory with nickel finish and pearl grips. Colt introduced its SAA .44 Rimfire series in 1875. These revolvers were serial numbered in their own range from 1 to 1863 and were manufactured for approximately five years. Colt sold most of the .44 RF production to South and Central America due to a limited acceptance on the American market where they saw hard and abusive use. Moreover, the 7 1/2 inch barrel was not well received, and most specimens that have found their way back to the United States generally have a shortened barrel. From about 1888 to 1890 the Colt factory converted 107 of the .44 Rimfire revolvers to .22 Rimfire. Finding a SAA in original 7 1/2 inch barrel, .44 RF configuration in any condition is rarely encountered. Finding the only one in a certain configuration is nearly impossible. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped to A. Baldwin & Co. of New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 29, 1887 and confirms the one-of-a-kind features of a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .44 Rimfire, nickel finish, and pearl grips. This was a single gun shipment. In "The Official Record of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver, 1873-1895" the authors accounted for only one factory nickel plated, 7 1/2 inch barrel, pearl stocked SAA in .44 Rimfire (page 385 and 386). Their research is recounted in the article "Colt's Single Action Army Revolvers Serial Numbered in the Rim Fire Series" presented in the fall 2000 issue of The Rampant Colt (issue included) on pages 6-12 where this revolver is cited as the only factory example in this configuration on page 9. The revolver has the original and distinctive hammer with rimfire firing pin secured by two pins and a rectangular hammer slot in the frame. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top, the frame has the three-line patent dates marking on the left side, and the trigger guard has "44 CAL" stamped on the left side. The ejector rod has a bullseye head. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder ("638"), barrel ("638"), and both grip panels (full serial number in pencil). Includes an attractive tooled leather slim Jim holster.

Class: Antique

Very good as a one-of-a-kind Colt SAA displaying a gray patina associated with a well traveled sidearm with 20% original nickel plating remaining in and around the sheltered areas. The grips are fine with slight surface chipping and attractive appearance. Mechanically excellent. The holster is fine. A true rarity in Colt collecting this one and only factory nickel and pearl stocked .44 RF SAA is well deserving of the finest collection. A must have for the serious Colt collector!

Provenance: The TTT Collection

Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Revolver

Lot #3086 (Sale Order 87 of 606)

Very Fine Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Single Action Revolver with Case

The New Model 3 dominated target competitions in the late 1800s, and are found in the New Model No. 3 serial number range below 4,333. Of the 4,333 target variations manufactured, only 1,413 were chambered in .38-44 caliber. The revolver is fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight, adjustable "U" notch rear sight and checkered walnut grips. The right grip panel is numbered to a different gun. Matching serial numbers are stamped on the butt, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. The top of the barrel rib is stamped with the one-line Springfield address, and the left side of the barrel is stamped "38-44 S&W CTG" at the breech. It has a blue finish overall with a casehardened hammer and trigger guard. This revolver is chambered in the original Smith & Wesson 38-44 Target (BP) cartridge. Comes with an oak case lined in suede and has room for an extra cylinder (not included).

Class: Antique

Very fine. The revolver retains 85% original blue finish with the balance between smooth gray and brown patinas. 40% original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The grips are fine showing a few minor dings and scratches and a surface chip in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine showing minor handling/storage marks and some high spot wear and discoloration on the lining.

Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action First Model Target Revolver

Lot #3087 (Sale Order 88 of 606)

Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action First Model Target Revolver with Factory Letter

Introduced in 1881. The revolver is fitted with target sights, the original 1 7/16 inch cylinder, and checkered S&W monogram embossed hard rubber grips. The barrel latch is unnumbered. The matching full serial number appears on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder and barrel. The included factory letter states the revolver was shipped on March 18, 1896, to Hartley & Graham Co. of New York City with a 6 inch barrel, target sights, blue finish, and checkered black hard rubber grips. This was a 20 gun shipment.

Class: Antique

Excellent, retaining 95% bright original high polish blue finish with a visible cylinder drag line, and a few scattered small patches of surface oxidation on the balance. The hammer and trigger also retain 95% original case colors. The grips are also excellent with minimal handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. An attractive Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action First Model Target Revolver.

Provenance: The Supica Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Framed Print of L.A. Huffman's "The Mill Iron Rawhide"

Lot #3088 (Sale Order 89 of 606)

Framed Print of L.A. Huffman's "The Mill Iron Rawhide"

L.A. Huffman (1835-1931), an influential and historically important frontier photographer of the American West, documented Montana's cowboys, ranchers, landscape and native populations in their natural states. "The Mill Iron Rawhide," shows early Montana cattle ranching in its heyday. Interspersed cowboys keep a watchful eye on a massive herd. The image was taken circa 1901 and is housed in a 12 inch x14 inch frame with cream matting. Affixed to the back of the frame is a certificate of authenticity from the curator of The Huffman Pictures.

Class: Other

Excellent with minimal storage and handling marks and a distinct image.

Provenance: The John Fox Collection

Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver in .32 W.C.F.

Lot #3089 (Sale Order 90 of 606)

Documented Antique Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver in .32 W.C.F. with Factory Letter

The Colt Single Action Army revolver is one of the most iconic firearms of the American West, and it, alongside the Winchester Model 1873, are often cited as the "guns that won the West". The .32 W.C.F. caliber was noted for its accuracy and would have been highly regarded on the Frontier by someone concerned with well-placed shots. This example was manufactured in 1897, when much of the West still remained very wild. The standard two-line address is on top of the barrel and the caliber marking is on the left. The two-line patent date marking and circled Rampant Colt are on the left of the frame. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The assembly number "568" is marked inside the loading gate. It has standard features and is fitted with a pair of checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts at the tops. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration as well as shipment to Hartley & Graham in New York on 28 November 1897.

Class: Antique

Fine, retains 65% plus of the original nickel finish with the balance having flaked to a smooth grey/brown patina with a few scattered light patches of brown oxidation. The grips are also fine with some mild wear, a few scattered light handling marks, and mostly well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.

First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3090 (Sale Order 91 of 606)

First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

The included factory letter states the revolver was shipped on September 16, 1912 to Simmons Hardware Co. of St. Louis, Missouri, with a 4 3/4 inch barrel in .38-40 caliber, blue finish and type of stocks not listed. This was a 20 gun shipment. .38-40 WCF was one of those perfect cartridges for the Western frontier. As explained by Colt SAA expert and author David Brown, "This cartridge, as used in the Colt Single Action, made the revolver a perfect companion-piece for the Winchester .38-40 W.C.F. rifle--just as the .44-40 revolver was a mate for the .44-40 rifle. This bottle-neck .38-40 cartridge made one of the harder-hitting of the handgun loads, and hand-loaders today know that it can be reloaded to near the modern Magnum pressures" ("The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army," page 150). As a .38-40 SAA shipped to St. Louis, the Gateway to the West, it is certainly possible this revolver made it to the frontier. The barrel carries the two-line Hartford address on top and "38 W.C.F." on the left side. The frame has the two-line patent date marking followed by an encircled Rampant Colt. The grips are numbered to another gun. Matching serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Very good, displaying the appearance of spending time in a challenging environment with 40% original blue and 20% original case colors (mostly contained in protected areas) remaining. The loosely fitting replacement grips are very good with modified screw escutcheon on the right panel and softened checkering from spending time in the hand. Mechanically needs work as cylinder is out of time, otherwise auction functions properly. An early 20th century Colt SAA with some character!

Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver

Lot #3091 (Sale Order 92 of 606)

Very Fine Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver in .32 W.C.F.

Manufactured in 1903, this is one of only 13,291 Bisley Model Single Action Army revolvers chambered in .32 W.C.F. These Bisley revolvers were designed by Colt with accuracy and target shooting in mind, making .32 W.C.F. which was known for its accuracy a popular caliber in the model. The top of the barrel is marked with the one-line address while the model and caliber marking are on the left. The left of the frame is marked with the two-line patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. It is fitted with blade front and frame-top groove rear sights and a pair of checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts at the tops.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Very fine, retaining 90% original blue finish with thinning to brown and high edge wear on the balance. The frame retains half of the mostly silvered out original case colors in the protected areas. The hammer retains 40% original case colors. The grips are excellent with minimal handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3092 (Sale Order 93 of 606)

First Generation Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver

Manufactured in 1906. These Frontier Six Shooter Revolvers were very popular in the American West through the "Wild West" period and into the 20th century due to their ability to be paired with Winchester's lever actions that shared the same caliber. This example displays a "been there, done that" look of an SAA that saw a lifetime of action. The top of the barrel has the standard two-line address and the Frontier Six Shooter marking is on the left. The left side of the frame has the standard two-line patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, and matching partial serial number "4406" on the back of both grip panels.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Very good plus, retaining 30% original blue finish with a smooth brown-gray patina on the balance and traces of original case colors in the protected areas. The grips are fine with some minor handling marks and some softened checkering. Mechanically excellent. A desirable Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army revolver with authentic "working gun" character.

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Double Action Revolver

Lot #3093 (Sale Order 94 of 606)

Desirable Antique Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Double Action Revolver

Manufactured in 1893. Though never as popular as their Single Action Army cousins, the Colt Model 1878 revolvers, particularly chambered in .44-40, were highly valued on the Frontier for their rapid firepower and their ability to be easily paired with a Winchester Model 1873 rifle or carbine in the same caliber. According to Colt expert and author Don Wilkerson, Colt manufactured 5,132 blued Model 1878s with a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .44-40 WCF ("Colt's Double Action Revolver, Model of 1878," page 261). The barrel is stamped with the one-line Hartford address and "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" on the left side. The cylinder is numbered to the gun ("724").

Class: Antique

Very fine, retaining 70% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance along with holster wear and a few scattered patches of pitting. The faded grips are also very fine with minimal handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

First Year Colt Large Frame Lightning Express Slide Action Rifle

Lot #3094 (Sale Order 95 of 606)

First Year Colt Large Frame Lightning "Express" Slide Action Rifle with Desirable Three Digit Serial Number

The large frame Lightnings are the scarcest group of Colt's slide action rifles; only 6,496 of these were manufactured between 1887-1894. This example was manufactured in the first year and has a Rocky Mountain style German silver blade front sight, elevation adjustable sporting rear sight, standard markings, checkered forearm, and smooth stock.

Class: Antique

Very good with 30% original blue finish, most of the wear concentrated on the upper and lower areas of the action and edges which have smooth gray, dark brown patina on the buttplate, general marks and scratches, some minor scrapes and dings on the sanded and reoiled wood, distinct markings, and crisp checkering. Mechanically functions, but needs adjustment.

Engraved Colt Model 1883 Grade 2 Double Barrel Shotgun

Lot #3095 (Sale Order 96 of 606)

Factory Game Scene Engraved Colt Model 1883 Grade 2 Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter

The accompanying factory letter states the shotgun was shipped on May 26, 1887 to J.P. Lovell Arms Co. of Boston, Massachusetts, with a 26 inch barrel in 12 gauge, blue finish, wood stock, $10.00 worth of factory engraving, and Grade 2 configuration. This was a single gun shipment. Built with browned Damascus steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the smooth solid rib which bears the Colt address, single band of engraving at the breech, choke constrictions of .008/.021 inches, and chambers measured 2 3/4 inches with single extractor. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened boxlock action displaying a pointer flushing a pair of woodcocks on the left, a setter flushing a pair of quail on the right, a single woodcock on the triggerguard, and stylized "PATENTED" marking on the underside all surrounded by scroll. The gun features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is mounted with an attractively figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and ebony tip inlay along with a round knob pistol grip stock with a blank inscription oval and a factory hard rubber buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 15/16 inch drop at comb; 3 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 7 oz.

Class: Antique

Fine, retaining 90% original brown finish on the barrels with strong Damascus patterns, some traces of original case colors in the protected areas with the balance a fine grey, and minor handling evidence. The refinished wood has a few marks, metal proud of stock, and sharp recut checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

San Francisco Police Marked Colt Lightning Medium Frame Rifle

Lot #3096 (Sale Order 97 of 606)

Fine San Francisco Police Marked Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1898, this is one of only 401 Colt Lightning slide action rifles purchased by the San Francisco Police Department. These rifles were specially marked and numbered with special serial numbers on the lower tangs. "S.F.P. 31" is marked on this example. The actual Colt production serial numbers ranged from 82088-83998 and are stamped on the tangs beneath the stock, with this example stamped "82996" on both. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address and patent dates, as well as the caliber marking at the breech. The left of the receiver is marked with the iconic Rampant Colt and the special serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable notch rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth slide handle with double line border carving and a straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Class: Antique

Fine, retains 70% plus of the original blue finish and traces of both original case colors on the hammer and niter blue on the loading gate with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina and some scattered patches of light pitting, mostly on top of the receiver/dust cover. There is a vertical rectangular patch of cold blue touch up visible on the right side of the receiver. The wood is very good with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.

Civil War L.D. Nimschke Engraved Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army

Lot #3097 (Sale Order 98 of 606)

Civil War Era New York L.D. Nimschke Panel Scene Engraved, Silver and Gold Plated Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 "Old Army" Revolver with Scarce Short Barrel

Manufactured prior to 1864 and featuring a scarce 5 inch barrel (standard length was 6 inches) and profuse New York L.D. Nimschke engraving. The revolver is decorated with wonderful floral scrollwork on a punch dot background. The scrollwork on the side plate surrounds a dog head. The frame and barrel are plated in silver. The remaining surfaces are plated in gold. Matching assembly marks are on the grip frame, cylinder, and barrel. Both grip panels are numbered to the gun.

Class: Antique

Very fine as period restored, retaining 98% of the silver plating, 97% gold on the cylinder and the remaining surfaces, with crisp engraving, The grips have an attractive color and grain on both panels. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: The Dave Burghoff Collection; The Roger Muckerheide Collection; The Sheryl Cheely Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Smith & Wesson .38 Single Action "Mexican Model" Revolver

Lot #3098 (Sale Order 99 of 606)

Rare Smith & Wesson .38 Single Action "Mexican Model" Revolver

Manufactured from 1891 to 1911 with total production of only 2,000 the "Mexican Model" is one of the most highly sought after and least observed antique S&W models. This revolver is in the scarce Mexican Model configuration identified by the spur trigger not integral as part of the frame, no half cock position and flat side hammer. Many of these revolvers were shipped to Mexico, Russia and South America. The barrel rib has the two-line, two block address and patent dates flanking "MODEL of 91." The revolver is fitted with a replacement pinned beaded blade Lyman front sight, a standard notch rear sight on the barrel latch, and desirable red mottled hard rubber S&W grips. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch.

Class: Antique

Fine, retaining 60% original blue finish with a smooth gray patina on the balance. Nearly all original case colors remain on the hammer. The grips are also fine with some wear in the checkering. Mechanically excellent. A .38 Single Action "Mexican Model" Revolver is a must have for the serious Smith & Wesson collector and is a model of revolver missing from even the most advanced collections.

Smith & Wesson First Model Second Issue Revolver

Lot #3099 (Sale Order 100 of 606)

Smith & Wesson First Model Second Issue Revolver

Similar in appearance to the First Issue, the Second issue, manufactured between 1860 and 1868, has irregular shaped, flat side plates, not rounded, one line address on top of the solid rib and the three patent dates marked on the unfluted cylinder. Rounded brass front sight and a notched rear sight, casehardened hammer and spur trigger and smooth grips on a square butt.

Class: Antique

Very fine, with 50% of the original blue remains overall with light spotting beginning on the left side of the barrel and cylinder. 95% of the untouched original silver plating remains on the frame. There is half of the original casehardened colors remaining on the hammer, with the remaining area and the trigger now a smooth silver patina. The grips are excellent with scattered very minor dings and dents. Mechanically fine.

Smith & Wesson No. 1 First Issue Second Type Revolver

Lot #3100 (Sale Order 101 of 606)

Early Production Smith & Wesson No. 1 First Issue Second Type Revolver with Early "Bayonet" Latch

Manufactured c. 1857-1858, this is an example of a Second Type Smith & Wesson No. 1 First Issue revolver. These No. 1 First Issue revolvers are considered to be the first successful American metallic cartridge revolver with a bored through cylinder. This example has the distinctive "bayonet" barrel latch visible on the front bottom of the frame and lacks the visible key fastening the recoil plate which was a defining feature of the First Type, while still having the revolving recoil plate. The single line Smith & Wesson address is on top of the barrel rib and matching numbers are present on the toe, barrel lug, and inside both grips. The cylinder has the April 3, 1855 and July 5, 1859 patent dates (faint), making it a replacement 2nd issue component. The distinctive round sideplate of the First Issue No. 1 revolvers is visible on the left of the frame.

Class: Antique

Good, showing a mottled grey-brown patina on the iron with some scattered light pitting, primarily on the cylinder, and the brass showing an attractive antique patina. The dark grips are also good with a repaired vertical crack the length of the right panel and otherwise light handling marks. The hammer only holds at full cock intermittently, otherwise mechanically fine.

Copy of a Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 Second Issue Revolver

Lot #3101 (Sale Order 102 of 606)

British Proofed Copy of a Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 Second Issue Revolver

Although there are no maker markings, Birmingham proofs are stamped on the upper left barrel flat and on the cylinder on each of the seven chambers at the rear. The cylinder locking bar is housed in the top strap, as found on the S&W Model No. 1. Simple double line border engraving is featured on the barrel, frame, back strap and butt. The barrel and cylinder are numbered to the gun. The grips are finely checkered, including the butt.

Class: Antique

Fine, retaining 70% original polished blue finish with the balance a smooth brow-gray patina. The grips are also fine with a tiny chip near the butt (right panel) and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically needs work as the cylinder does not lock properly one of seven times when the hammer is cocked.

New York Engraved Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 3rd Issue Revolver

Lot #3102 (Sale Order 103 of 606)

New York Engraved Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 3rd Issue Revolver

Manufactured from 1868 to 1881. Featuring fine, New York broad floral scrollwork on punch dot background along with diamond pattern on the sides of the barrel, entwining lines on the back strap, and zig-zag lines and cross hatching on the barrel lug. Engraving covers 70% of the surface. Matching assembly marks appear on the grip frame, cylinder, and barrel.

Class: Antique

Fine. The barrel and cylinder retain 95% retailer nickel plating, and the frame retains traces of nickel in the protected areas. The engraving is crisp. The grips are very fine with a few age lines and attractive color. Mechanically needs work as cylinder does not lock properly when the action is cycled.

Pre-World War II Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3103 (Sale Order 104 of 606)

Exceptional Pre-World War II Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Attractive Carved Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

This Colt Single Action Army revolver was manufactured in 1925. The revolver has the Colt commercial blue finish on the barrel, ejector housing, cylinder, trigger guard and back strap. The frame, hammer and loading gate are color casehardened. The trigger, frame screws and grip screws have a fire blue finish. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.". The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped with the caliber designation"32 W.C.F." The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the Colt "Three-Date/Two-Line" patent marking followed by the Rampant Colt trademark. The left front trigger guard bow is stamped with the "Triangle/VP" proof mark below a "3" assembler's mark. The assembly number "796" is stamped on the inside of the loading gate and on the right shoulder of the frame. The serial number is stamped on the bottom of the frame and on the right side of the back strap and trigger guard beneath the grips. The partial serial number "75" is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder. The grips are raised relief carved steerhead pearls with ruby eyes that are of the period. All of the visible serial numbers match. The included factory letter states the revolver was shipped to H&D Folsom Arms Co. of New York City on November 21, 1925 with hard rubber stocks, 5 1/2 inch barrel in .32-20 caliber, and blue finish. This was a single gun shipment.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent. The revolver retains 98% plus of the bright original blue, vivid color casehardened and fire blue finish. The frame, hammer and loading gate have vivid case colors. There are spots of surface oxidation visible ahead of the ejector rod housing and butt. All of the markings are perfect. Mechanically excellent. The slightly oversized replacement period pearl grips are extremely fine with a small chip on the bottom of the left grip. Mechanically excellent. This is an outstanding example of a 1925 production Colt Single Action Army revolver!

Texas Shipped Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3104 (Sale Order 105 of 606)

Documented Texas Retailer Wolf & Klar Shipped First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

This is a Texas shipped example of the legendary Peacemaker chambered in the iconic .45 LC caliber. The SAA is one of the most iconic firearms of the American west, and it, alongside the Winchester Model 1873, are often cited as the "guns that won the west". The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on December 17, 1924 to famed Fort Worth, Texas, retailer Wolf & Klar with a 4 3/4 inch barrel in .45 caliber, nickel plating, and type of stocks not listed. This was a five gun shipment. Wolf & Klar was a prominent hardware, jewelry, and gun store that attracted Texas outlaws and lawmen among others. Gunmakers Colt and Smith & Wesson counted the company as one of their biggest customers. Matching serial numbers on frame and both grip straps under the right grip panel.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Very fine, as polished bright with minimal handling marks and re-cut markings. The replacement grips are excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Antique Colt Single Action Army Inscribed T.C. Nunn Bryan, Tex.

Lot #3105 (Sale Order 106 of 606)

Historic Factory Soft Shipped New York Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver Inscribed "T.C. Nunn" and "Bryan Tex." with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

The factory letter indicates this historic Colt Single Action Army revolver was in .45 caliber with a 4 3/4 inch barrel, "Soft" finish, rubber grips, and no engraving when it was the sole gun of this type shipped to Hartley & Graham in New York City on December 21, 1897. The remarks state: "The word 'soft' which appears with the finish indicates subject revolver was shipped with out final finishing for engraving outside of our factory. In addition it is noted that the revolver was furnished with a light pull." The revolver features essentially full coverage scroll engraving with wavy line accents and beaded backgrounds. The barrel has a blade front sight, the two-line address on top, and "45 COLT" in an oval panel on the left. The frame similarly has the two-line patent marking in an oval panel on the left side. The revolver is finished with silver plating and fitted with attractive pearl grips. The back strap is inscribed "T.C. NUNN" along the back and "BRYAN TEX." on the butt. The serial numbers are matching (the first "4"s are remarked over a "3", presumable a factory correction). Famed Master Engraved Louis D. Nimschke's primary client during his career from c. 1850 until his death in 1904 was Hartley & Graham in New York City, the larges firearms dealer in the country for much of the 19th century.The revolver is accompanied by a silver "SHERIFF/BRAZOS COUNTY" badge with "TEXAS" marked on the points of the central star and a "C. STUBENRAUCH/MANUE'R/SAN ANTONIO TEX" maker's mark dating to c. 1890s (noted as purchased from Paul Sorrell), a copy of "Brazos County History: Rich Past-Bright Future, Honoring the Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986" by the Brazos County Heritage and History Council and Family History Foundation, and a binder of information and research compiled by Greg Lampe. Within the binder is a September 16, 1993, dated notarized letter from Mary K. Fox indicating she inherited this revolver from Thomas M. O'Connor who she worked for. O'Connor's wife Mary Nall was from Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, and was the daughter of M.G. Nall and Mary Pelham Nall. "I believe that M.G. Nall was a brother or very closely related to R.M. Nall who became sheriff of Brazos County, Bryan, Texas in 1904 directly following Sheriff T.C. Nunn, who was the original owner of the Colt 45 and was the Sheriff of Brazos County for two terms, a total of (19) years." Mary Pelham Nall's (1889-1965) husband was Milton Guy Nall (1878-1953), son of Richard Milton Nall (1853-1924) who served as City Marshall of Bryan and Brazos County Sheriff.Sheriff Thomas Claude Nunn (1854-1927) was born in Lexington, Washington County, Texas, and lived in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. He lived during a rough period in Texas, born into a slave-owning family prior to the Civil War and coming of age during the Reconstruction Era and the period of lawlessness and extra-judicial justice that followed. Prior to being elected sheriff, he worked as a cattle driver and a saloon owner. Nunn had run for sheriff prior to his first successful election on November 4, 1890, and then was re-elected multiple times up and served until November 8, 1904, when R.M. Nall was elected. Nall served until 1908 and was followed by John D. Conlee who served in 1908-1914. In 1914, Nunn was again elected to the office and served until November 5, 1918. "Brazos County History," states "Of the 15 continuous years Sheriff Nunn held office, the last few years of the 19th century proved to be the most trying. However, Sheriff Nunn was to demonstrate to the subjects of Brazos County the reason he was able to maintain his office so long. He was a responsible man. This sheriff obviously cared for all the people of Brazos County and through innovative law enforcement methods sought to carry out the application of the law to the best of his ability." The "to the best of his ability" comment may be a reference to the fact that during his time in office, there were multiple racially charged lynchings in Brazos County. Nunn himself made public statements on the situation at times decrying the lawlessness and at others making supportive statements such as, "I further believe that when the people undertake the law in their own hands, it should be a general uprising by the best citizens of the county, and what they do should be done after great caution and due deliberation in broad open day." In once case in early 1897, he and his deputies attempted to hold the prisoner in face of the mob in an attempt to maintain his authority and ensure proper legal proceedings. He reportedly fired his guns out of the jail and called for military assistance from the governor, but u
more... Provenance: The Greg Lampe Collection

British General's Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Revolver

Lot #3106 (Sale Order 107 of 606)

Cased Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 .32-44 Single Action Target Revolver Documented to Decorated Second Boer War and World War I Brigadier General Roland Charles Haig

The New Model 3 dominated target competitions in the late 1800s and are found in the serial number range below 4,333. Of the 4,333 target variations manufactured, 2,930 were chambered in .32-44 caliber. These revolvers were introduced in 1887. The revolver features target sights, two-line barrel rib legend ending with the re-issue patent date, and matching three digit serial number "514" on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch. "A 403" is finely engraved on the front strap. The British style oak case has an interesting handwritten "Directions for use" on the interior of the lid and the name "C.E. Haig" inscribed on the brass lid disk. Includes a box of UMC .32-44 cartridges. The accompanying letter of provenance on Michael Miller letterhead states that the revolver belonged to Charles Edwin Haig (1849-1917) who "in turn gave it to his son R.C. Haig when he received his commission in the 16th Lancers in 1894. He served in the South African Wars and received the Queens Medal and four clasps [Cape Colony, Orange River Colony, Johannesburg, and Diamond Hill]. During the Great War 1914-1918 he was mentioned in dispatches five times. Received the Distinguished Service Order in 1915...He received that bar to the DSO in 1917 and a second in 1918. In 1917 he was made a brigadier general." The letter erroneously states General Roland Charles Haig was killed in action in 1942. During the Third Battle of the Aisne on May 27, 1918, General Haig's headquarters was heavily gassed and overrun by a German attack. Haig managed to escape, but his injuries from the gas attack forced him to resign his command. He retired from the army in 1923, became an avid golfer, and died at the age of 80 in 1953.

Class: Antique

Very fine, retaining 85% original nickel plating with scattered flaking and smooth gray patina on the balance. 50% of original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The grips are excellent with minimal handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with a few stress cracks on the exterior, minor handling/storage marks, and typical high spot wear on the lining. An interesting S&W New Model No. 3 Target Revolver documented to a decorated British general.

Provenance: Charles Edwin Haig; R.C. Haig; Property of a Gentleman

Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Inscribed to Henry Thwing

Lot #3107 (Sale Order 108 of 606)

Very Fine Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Single Action Revolver Inscribed "Presented to Henry C. Thwing" with Factory Letter

The included factory letter lists this revolver as shipped on July 23, 1896, to Simmons Hardware Co. in St. Louis, Missouri, with a 6 1/2 inch barrel and blue finish. The revolver has a pinned bead style blade front sight, target rear sight, two-line address and patent marking ending in the 1871 reissue date, matching serial numbers (barrel, latch, cylinder, and butt as well as hand marked in the right grip which has also 2482 cross out). The backstrap inscription "PRESENTED TO HENRY C. THWING." is cut through the finish. Thwing's identity has not been confirmed, but there is a Henry "Hank" Clinton Thwing (1861-1940) of Belleville, Illinois, who was identified as a retired court reporter who had been active in that position for 45 years. The Belleville Daily Advocate's obituary for Thwing indicates that he had been "a soldier of fortune" in the West and Southwest as a young man in Texas, California, and elsewhere prior to returning to Belleville in 1890. Letters to a Henry C. Thwing are footnoted in the book "Pender Harbour Cowboy: The Many Lives of Bernard Sinclair." Henry Clay Thwing (1844-1927) born in Wisconsin was a farmer in Garden Prairie, Iowa, and died in Nebraska and is also a possibility. Includes a tag identifying it as from Jim Supica's collection.

Class: Antique

Fine with 95% original nickel plating remaining, some light speckling, crisp inscription, and light handling and storage marks. The grips are also very fine and have slight aging, crisp checkering, and minimal wear. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: The Supica Collection; Property of a Gentleman

S&W New Model No. 3 Revolver Shoulder Stock

Lot #3108 (Sale Order 109 of 606)

Desirable and Excellent Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Revolver Shoulder Stock with Box

Offered here is a S&W walnut stock extension designed for use with a S&W New Model No. 3 revolver. It has nickel plated attaching hardware and a checkered S&W hard rubber buttplate. Includes a correct and proper S&W box.

Class: Other

Excellent, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks. Box is also excellent with limited storage and handling marks.

Colt "Sheriff's" Model 1877 Thunderer Ejectorless Revolver

Lot #3109 (Sale Order 110 of 606)

Excellent Colt "Sheriff's" Model 1877 Thunderer Ejectorless Double Action Revolver with Desirable 2 1/2 Inch Barrel Scarce Factory Picture Box

Manufactured in 1903, this is an outstanding example of an ejectorless "Sheriff's Model" variation of the Colt Model 1877 "Thunderer" revolver. Though the nicknames "Rainmaker", "Lightning", and "Thunderer" are all excellent marketing material, they were not names ever actually used by Colt. These nicknames are believed to have been coined by the famous Colt distributors, Benjamin Kittredge, who is also believed to have been responsible for giving the Single Action Army its iconic nickname, "Peacemaker". The Model 1877 was designed by William Mason, who was also one of the designers of the legendary "Peacemaker", and the similarities between the two are undeniable. While not nearly as successful as the Single Action Army from a business standpoint, the Model 1877 was an incredibly important stepping stone towards the double action revolvers that would carry Colt successfully through the 20th century. This example has the standard two-line address on top of the barrel and the "COLT.D.A.41" caliber marking on the left. The three-line patent date marking is on the left of the frame followed by the iconic circled Rampant Colt. The assembly number "492" is marked inside the loading gate. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap, and both grips appear to have faint, hand marked, matching partial serial numbers. It is fitted with blade front and frame-top groove rear sights, as well as a pair of checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts at the tops. Included with the revolver is a scarce, correctly labeled, factory picture box which features an image of an ejectorless Model 1877 revolver on the lid, with the end having a correct label with an additional partial label added which states "WITHOUT EJECTOR". The box is hand numbered on the bottom to a different gun.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent, retains 97% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish, 98% of the vibrant original case colors, and 99% of the original niter blue with some very light edge wear and very little handling evidence. The grips have a series of minor scuffs on the left panel but otherwise are excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good with a couple corners of the lid separated, a few small pieces absent from the labels, and mild wear.

Colt Model of 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver

Lot #3110 (Sale Order 111 of 606)

Exceptional Colt Model of 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver

This Colt Thunderer Model 1877 DA revolver was manufactured in 1897. The revolver has a 4 1/2 inch barrel and the distinctive checkered, hard rubber, birdhead grips. The barrel, cylinder, trigger guard and backstrap have a high polish blue finish. The frame and loading gate are case-hardened. The trigger and top of the hammer are niter blue and the sides of the hammer are bright. The black, hard rubber grips, are finely checkered and have the Rampant Colt trademark in an oval in the upper corners. The top of the barrel is marked "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co/HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A." in two lines. The left side of the barrel is marked "COLT. D.A. 41". The left side of the frame is stamped with the 1871, "73 and "75 patent dates in a three-line format followed by the encircled Rampant Colt trademark. The serial number is located on the front of the frame, the trigger guard, and the backstrap. The partial serial number, "374" is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder.

Class: Antique

Excellent plus. The revolver retains 97% plus of the original blue and casehardened finish. The barrel shows minimal wear and retains the feathered polishing marks on either side of the front sight blade. The blue on the barrel, ejector shroud, cylinder trigger guard and backstrap is nearly all intact and finish loss is limited to traces of edge wear on high points and an extremely minor patch of surface rust on front grip strap. The color casehardened finish on receiver and loading gate is has vivid case colors. The fiery, niter blue, finish on the trigger, screws and top of the hammer is 98% intact. Markings are sharp. The grips are also excellent with minor high spot wear. Mechanically excellent. An outstanding example of a Model 1877 Thunderer DA Revolver.

True Grit Rooster Cogburn Style Waistcoat Marked John Wayne

Lot #3111 (Sale Order 112 of 606)

Iconic Framed Western Costume Co. "True Grit" Rooster Cogburn Style Waistcoat Labeled for Legendary Hollywood Actor John Wayne

Born Marion Robert Morrison in 1907 in Winterset, Iowa, John "The Duke" Wayne needs little introduction. In 1916, Wayne's family moved to southern California, where he spent his childhood and would later attend college at USC. After breaking his collar bone during a bodysurfing incident, Wayne lost his football scholarship at the university, and being unable to pay his tuition, left college. As a favor to USC football coach Howard Jones, Wayne was hired as a prop boy and extra by Tom Mix and John Ford at the Fox Film Corporation. Wayne quickly moved into bit parts, before landing his first starring role in "The Big Trail" in 1930. In 1939, The Duke landed the lead role in "Stagecoach", making him a mainstream Hollywood star, going on to star in 142 films, Wayne cemented his legacy as one of Hollywood's legendary actors. John Wayne remains a household name to this day, having played a starring role in iconic films such as "Flying Leathernecks", "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon", "The Longest Day", "Rio Bravo", "The Alamo", "The Green Berets", "The Comancheros", and "True Grit". The vest offered here is one of those worn by Wayne's character Rooster Cogburn in the films "True Grit" and "Rooster Cogburn". The tag on the inside collar is marked for the Western Costume Co. of Hollywood and is also marked "No.2456-3". Another of the waistcoats, previously sold at auction in October 2011 had a tag marked "No. 2456-2". The tag on both this vest and the one previously sold were also marked "John Wayne #2" and with his chest measurement of 48 1/2. The vest itself is of a tan leather suede with notched lapels and leather drawstrings around the middle. The backing is of a coarse woven linen, and it is lined with a finer linen. There is a steel badge pinned to the left chest which is marked "MARSHAL" and has floral engraving. There is no further documentation included with this piece, but it certainly has every appearance of being a John Wayne costume piece screen worn in either "True Grit", "Rooster Cogburn", or both. The vest is contained in a glass topped display frame which measures approximately 36 3/4 x 31 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches.

Class: Other

Fine, the vest itself shows some mild wear typical of being worn on set for filming with some scattered light age cracking. The label remains crisp and clear. The badge shows an attractively aged patina. The frame is excellent with only the slightest handling/storage evidence. A fantastic display piece for a gun room or office!

Provenance: John Wayne; The Gary Hess Collection; Private Collection

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Colt Single Action Amy Revolver

Lot #3112 (Sale Order 113 of 606)

Well-Documented Austin, Texas Shipped Antique Colt Black Powder Single Action Army Revolver Later Used by Hollywood Icon Lee Marvin in the Title Role to John Ford's 1962 Western Classic "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" with Factory Letter and Supporting Film Industry Documentation

There is no other handgun that exudes the character, grit and style of the American frontier like the Colt Single Action Army Revolver. The revolver found itself almost immediately popular as a sidearm upon its release in the mid-late 1800s, and that popularity continued well into the 20th century among those with a desire for unwaveringly reliable firepower. The Peacemaker, as it was nicknamed, has left an indubitable mark on the American zeitgeist through countless appearances in TV and film Westerns. This SAA has bridged the gap between reality and fantasy of the American West. This is an SAA that has lived a true Texas frontier life in the 1880s and later portrayed the Wild West on the silver screen. This SAA was manufactured in 1884 per the Colt website, and certainly shows the character often associated with the “wild west,” having the appearance of a well-used gun in a challenging environment. It is not hard to imagine this SAA in the hand of a wandering cowboy or a Texas gunslinger. Adding credence to this revolver's potential former life, is the fact that the included factory letter lists it as having shipped to J.C. Petmecky of Austin, Texas, on November 21, 1885. This was a six gun shipment. While the SAA is deeply associated with the American West, perhaps no other state personifies the image of the Wild West more than Texas. Along with the shipment information, the letter indicates the revolver left the Colt factory with a 4 ¾ inch barrel in .45 caliber and blue finish along with hard rubber stocks that have since been replaced with walnut. Joseph Carl Petmecky was a major gun supplier in Austin. When he died in 1926 the shop had continuously operated for 74 years. Born in Germany in 1842, Petmecky arrived in New Braunfels, Texas, at the age of three with his family. By age ten his family migrated to Austin and he entered into a gun maker apprenticeship under the teachings of Gil Lambert. The apprenticeship lasted only 4 years and a young Petmecky took over the Lambert shop. During the Civil War Petmecky temporarily closed his business to fight for the Confederacy in the Southwest. His shop an Congress Avenue certainly provided the guns that helped tamed the West and numerous Colt SAAs can be traced through Petmecky’s shop. It was purported that Petmecky made guns for some of Texas’ biggest titans like Sam Houston, Ben McCulloch, Big Foot Wallace, and Sul Ross. When this SAA was shipped to Petmechky’s shop in 1885 the Texas capital had a population at just over 11,000. In 2022, Austin boasted a population of over 974,000 people. In 1885, the American West was in a middle of a series of disputes between farmers and cattleman over land rights that became known as the Fence Cutting Wars. To protect land holdings from migrating farmers, cattlemen erected barbed wire fence around their tracts of land. Settlers viewed the barbed wire as an act against the open range that would not be tolerated and soon took to fence cutting. To deter the fence cutting armed groups were deployed. Violence naturally followed. In Texas the violence was especially fierce. In 1883, Texas alone racked up more the 20 million dollars in damage caused by fence cutters. Shootouts between landowners and fence cutters was common. Fast forward several decades and the revolver found its way to the famed gun provider for the film industry Stembridge Rental Company which was once housed on the Paramount Studio lot in Hollywood, California. Through Stembridge the revolver made several appearances in TV and film westerns including the 1962 critically acclaimed John Ford film “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” starring veteran western actors John Wayne and James Stewart. The film contains one of the best known lines of dialogue to any Western: “This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.” This line was uttered by the town’s newspaper editor after Stewart’s character admits years later that he, in fact, did not kill Liberty Valance; an attributed act that made Stewart’s character a local hero. The Stembridge Rental Company “S” property marking is stamped on the underside of the frame above the serial number. This SAA’s second life as a movie gun is well-documented in the provided Stembridge production rental sheets. Dated August 31, 1961 the no. 2024 rental sheet clea
more... Provenance: Stembridge Rental Company (“The Man Who Shoot Liberty Valance,” “Bonanza,” “The Last Rebel,” “Wild & Wooly,” “Standing Tall," “Last Ride of the Dalton Gang,” “Mr. Horn,”); Robert Petersen; The Al Frisch Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver in .44 S&W

Lot #3113 (Sale Order 114 of 606)

Exceptional Colt Black Powder Frame Single Action Army Revolver with Rare "44 S&W" Caliber Marking

Manufactured in 1895. This revolver is one of the highly desirable 44 Smith & Wesson (44 S&W) marked Colt Single Action Army. Based on research by Colt historian and author David Brown, Colt only manufactured 24 standard frame Single Action Army Revolvers in .44 S&W ("The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army," page 104). Brown noted, "The .44 S&W was more popular in the Flat-top than the Standard Frame design in both the Standard and Bisley Models, so the Standard Frame is the rarest of the caliber." The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, "44 S&W" on the left side and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. This is unique in that Colt actually did the unthinkable by putting their competitors name on the side of its own revolvers. This was due to the fact that customers desired this caliber for the interchangeability with the Smith & Wesson revolvers. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The loading gate is marked with the assembly number "786". Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, blue finish with casehardened hammer and frame, and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine. The revolver retains 60% plus bright original high polish blue finish with a crisp, untouched gray patina on the balance. The frame retains 80% original case colors with few high spot areas having faded to a silver gray. The grips have faded to brown and remain fine with a couple small dings on the lower edge and a small area of moderate wear on the otherwise crisp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: The Gateway Collection

16 Inch Barreled Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3114 (Sale Order 115 of 606)

Extremely Well-Documented, Texas Linked Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Extremely Rare Special Order 16 Inch Barrel and Shoulder Stock from the Famed Gaines de Graffenried Collection with Museum Letters of Provenance and Ron Graham Letter

The Colt Single Action Army was one of the most popular handguns in late 19th century and no other firearm exudes the character, grit, and style of the American frontier like the Colt Single Action Army revolver. The legendary Peacemaker has become a beloved collectable, especially those with rare special order features. One of those rare special order features is the factory carbine barrel (10-16 inches). Offered here is a black powder SAA with a 16 inch factory barrel and skeleton shoulder stock deep in Texas history. Perhaps no other state personifies the Wild West like Texas! As a carbine barreled standard frame SAA no. 25922 certainly stands out as a true rarity in Colt collecting. Because of its standard frame no. 25922 is even rarer than the 30 known Buntline Specials Colt built on a flattop target frame found in the 28801-28830 serial number range. Per Colt historian and author Ron Graham, only two 16 inch standard frame SAAs are known (see included letter).The history of the revolver is spelled out in a 1957 notarized letter of provenance from John D. Whitley of Cameron, Texas. Whitley states his father, Major Julius William Whitley, purchased revolver no. 25922 with skeleton shoulder stock in 1885 or 1886. He clearly remembered his father using the revolver and stock on deer hunting trips and had the “sights added later for better accuracy.” A second 1957 notarized letter of provenance gave additional details. A.S. Dodson of Cameron, Texas, purchased the revolver and stock from Major Julius Whitley in 1913. In 1957, T.E. Dodson, whose father was A.S. Dodson, sold it to noted Texas gun collector and museum curator Gaines de Graffenried. The customer draft issued by de Graffenried for the amount of $250.00 to T.E. Dodson is included. This was only partial payment for the revolver as total cost was $500. De Graffenried was an early organizer and exhibitor of gun shows in Waco, Texas, circa 1940s-1950s, was a charter member of the Texas Gun Collectors Association, and was a governor appointed member of the commission to establish the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum at Waco. From 1975 until his death in 1991, de Graffenried served as the curator of exhibits, a non-paying position, at the Texas Ranger Museum. The City of Waco purchased a large portion of this 700 gun collection in 1989 for the museum. The gun has been exhibited at several museums: Amon Carter Museum of Western Art in Fort Worth, Texas (“Frontier Guns,” January 23-April 1964 with museum paperwork included); Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Texas; and Frazier History Museum in Louisville, Kentucky. The revolver is pictured on pages 16-17 and identified on page 28 of the Amon Carter Museum catalog for the “Frontier Guns” exhibit. In Roger Conger’s the “Texas Collector: Gaines de Graffenried” the revolver is pictured and identified on pages 28-39. The book recounted de Graffenried’s dogged presentence in getting Dobson to sell the gun. De Graffenried first laid eyes on the revolver in 1936 when it sat in a storefront window in Cameron, Texas, and at the time the owner would not sell. It would be nearly two decades later before de Graffenried had another run in with the gun. The gun was also featured in the cover article to the September 1957 issue of The Gun Report by Roger Conger as well as in an article by Charles Worman in the March 1971 issue of Hobbies. The aforementioned publications accompany the revolver.In his accompanying letter, Colt historian and co-author of “A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver” Ron Graham declared this black powder SAA as an authentic “Buntline” with the exception of the period added sights cited in the aforementioned letter of provenance and replacement cylinder and ejector rod housing. Graham wrote, “This Single Action Colt is fitted with a factory original, sixteen inch barrel! An extensive examination of number 25922, a previous examination of another factory original, 16” barrel, standard frame, 25000 serial number range SA, and with the known provenance of this Colt, it must be concluded that 25922 was factory assembled with it long barrel. There is purportedly no factory shipping record regarding 25922. Research indicates Colts’ gunsmiths probably assembled this revolver during the latter half of 1876. However, completion could have been as late as 1880.” When Graham wrote this letter in 2001 only two
more... Provenance: Major Julius Whitley; A.S. Dodson; T.E. Dodson; The Gaines de Graffenried Collection; Amon Carter Museum of Western Art; Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum; Frazier History Museum; Property of a Gentleman

Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3115 (Sale Order 116 of 606)

Exceptional Documented Antique Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

The Colt Single Action Army was one of the most popular handguns in late 19th century and is easily the most iconic and most thoroughly associated with the American West. Offered here is a early example of the legendary Peacemaker in .45 LC. In the words of Colt author and expert David Brown, "The Colt Single Action Army .45 was 'the soldier's friend' throughout the remaining years of the Indian Wars in the West. Adopted also with equal enthusiasm by civilians, it was the pet and the 'good right arm' of lawman and outlaw alike on every American frontier of its era" ("The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army," p. 70). The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped to Kennedy & Curtis of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 2, 1890 with a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .45 caliber, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed. This was a single gun shipment. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top and "45 COLT" on the left side. The U.S. surplus cylinder has the "DFC" inspector marking. The left side of the frame has the three-line patent dates marking. The assembly number "201" is marked on the loading gate. The barrel is numbered to a different gun: "7411." The matching serial number appears on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap.

Class: Antique

Very fine. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain 70% original blue finish, the cylinder retains 60% original blue finish, and the grip straps retain 70% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance and smooth brown-gray patina on the back strap. The hammer and frame retain 50% original case colors. The grips are excellent with some minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: The TTT Collection

Colt London Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Ejectorless Revolver

Lot #3116 (Sale Order 117 of 606)

Antique Colt London Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Etched Panel Ejectorless Double Action Revolver

Manufactured in 1878, this is a desirable example of an ejectorless "sheriff's" Model 1877 Lightning revolver with a 3 1/2 inch barrel. A revolver in this configuration as the time would have been very popular for a Londoner to tuck away in a coat pocket for protection from muggings in the rapidly growing urban environments of the late 19th century. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address while the left is marked "COLT D.A. 38" in an acid etched panel. There are London proofs on the lower left of the barrel and each chamber of the cylinder at the rear. The two-line patent date marking is on the left of the frame and "38 CAL" is on the left of the trigger guard. The matching serial number is on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. It is fitted with blade front and groove rear sights, as well as a pair of checkered rosewood grips.

Class: Antique

Very fine, retains 50% of the original blue finish and 75% plus of the original case colors with the balance having thinned to mostly a grey patina, most noticeably on the barrel, and a visible acid etched panel. The grips are fine with some scattered minor dings throughout and mostly crisp checkering. Trigger must be manually reset in double action, otherwise mechanically functions.

Antique Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3117 (Sale Order 118 of 606)

Exceptional Black Powder Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

From its inception and beyond its introduction in 1877, the .44-40 W.C.F. Single Action Army was intended to be used in conjunction with another legendary Western icon, the Winchester Model 1873 rifle, which was chambered in the same cartridge. "The .44-40 W.C.F. was added to the list of Colt calibers for use with the popular Winchester rifle of the same caliber," wrote Colt author David Brown. "This combination of a rifle and a six shooter using the same cartridge made it possible for their user to buy only one kind of ammunition, and he could carry 'fodder' for both guns in the same cartridge belt." These revolvers often saw many years of hard use in the unforgiving climate of the Western Frontier, making antique examples in high condition like this one incredibly scarce, eagerly snatched up by serious collectors, and rarely parted with. When this example was made (1893), much of the American West remained very much "wild" and it was shipped to St. Louis, the Gateway to the West. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on September 29, 1893 to Simmons Hardware Co. of St. Louis, Missouri, with 4 3/4 inch barrel in .44-40 caliber, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed. The shipment was for fifty guns. The top of the barrel has the standard two-line address and the iconic Frontier Six Shooter marking on the left. The left side of the frame has the standard two-line patent dates followed by an encircled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The assembly number "746" is stamped inside the loading gate.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine, retaining 80% plus original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance and holster and edge type wear. The hammer and frame retain 90% plus original case colors. The grips are excellent with left panel sun faded and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. An antique Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver that displays nicely!

Provenance: The Greg Lampe Collection

Lot 5 Custer Battle Attributed US Colt Cavalry Model Revolver

Lot #3118 (Sale Order 119 of 606)

Highly Desirable, Documented, Ainsworth Inspected, and Historic Lot Five 7th Cavalry Custer Battle Era U.S. Cavalry Colt Single Action Army Revolver Attributed as Captured at Little Bighorn with Provenance Letter and John Kopec Gold Seal Authentication Letter as Cited in Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers

In terms of the American Indian Wars in the late 19th century, no battle is as famous as the Battle of the Little Bighorn on June 25-26, 1876, during the Great Sioux War of 1876 (aka the Black Hills War). The "Battle of the Greasy Grass" as it was known to Native Americans, was one of the greatest battlefield victories in Native American history and one of the worst defeats in U.S. history. In the battle, the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho fought off an attack and then pursued and defeated the 7th Cavalry, including destroying Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer's immediate command. Like St. Clair's Defeat during the Northwest Indian War almost a century earlier, the impressive Native American victory did little to slow the tide of western expansion, but it did make legends out of many of the warriors and chiefs that fought that day. By the time the corpses of Custer and his men laid strewn across the plains, Custer was already a very well-known military leader, but his death fighting alongside his command against a superior number of native warriors secured his place in history and has made "Custer's Last Stand" one of the most iconic legends of the American West. As a result, Custer became the most famous U.S. cavalry officer of the Indian Wars, and he and his men have been memorialized in countless works of art and literature. Their defeat shocked the nation.Over the decades, the story of Custer's defeat has been told over and over with varying degrees of accuracy. Much of what happened has been lost to time given no one fighting alongside Custer lived to tell the tale. Instead we have oral histories passed down from Native American warriors who defeated him, reports from surviving members of the 7th Cavalry and the U.S. allied Crow and Arikara scouts that fought elsewhere during the battle, and evidence collected from the battlefield. The basic story is clear. Custer led the 7th Cavalry in an attack on a large combined village of Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapahoes on the Little Bighorn River. He believed the village was smaller and contained at most 800 warriors, but instead, they found it contained around 8,000 Native Americans and as many as 1,800 warriors. The 7th Cavalry had 600 men, and 125 men were with the pack train. Custer took command of five companies (210 men) while two other detachments were led by Captain Frederick Benteen and Major Marcus Reno. After the initial attack, Reno's men retreated, and Custer's command remained separated and was encircled by the Native American warriors. Instead of one last stand as is often depicted, there were multiple attempts by groups of his men to fight. Around 40 of the 210 fighting under Custer died surrounded by hundreds of warriors on the hill where a stone monument stands today. Reno's detachment, supported by Benteen's men, fought on to the south through the night and learned of Custer's death the following day. The whole nation was soon shocked by the news of "Custer's Last Stand." As a result, the military committed additional resources to the effort to "pacify" the "hostile Indians" on the plains, and most were defeated and confined to reservations within a year.Colt Single Action Army revolvers are among the most iconic, collectible, and valuable firearms in American history. They are certainly among the top "blue chips" of gun collecting. Thus, it comes as no surprise that when it comes to the classic U.S. contract "Cavalry Model" Colt Single Action Army revolvers, none are more desirable than those used by the U.S. 7th Cavalry under the command of Custer at the historic battle discussed above. Our current revolver falls within the "prime lot" of Colt Single Action Army revolvers issued to Custer's men prior to that fateful day: the Lot Five revolvers, serial numbers 4500-5504.This historic revolver is accompanied by a 1991 dated letter from Kenneth Leonard, a previous owner of the gun. In the letter Leonard stated he obtained the revolver from Jake Herman, Oglala Sioux Indian (today known as Oglala Lakota Nation) from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, in 1965. Jake Herman was a noted member of Pine Ridge. He had served as a tribal policeman and a tribal council member, and in 1965 he was the tribal historian and curator of the tribal museum at Pine Ridge. As told by Harman, “the gun was captured at the Little Big Horn and had been in his family since that time.” Kenneth Leonard purchased it from Herman in 1965.The revolver was examined by noted
more... Provenance: Jack Herman; The Kenneth Leonard Family; Property of a Gentleman

Black Powder Frame Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3119 (Sale Order 120 of 606)

Black Powder Frame Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Attractive Steer Head and Interesting Gal Leg Grips with Factory Letter

This is a very attractive example of a Colt Single Action Army Revolver that was manufactured in 1887. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard one-line "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.". The left side of the frame is marked with the three line, three patent dates and the upper left front of the trigger guard is marked "45 CAL". The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap, with the partial number "7824" on the bottom of the barrel under the ejector housing and on the cylinder. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights and fitted with a one-piece grip with carved steer head on the right side and a unique period incised woman's leg with a garter on the left side. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, barrel length, nickel finish, grips as "Not Listed" and that it was shipped as 1 of 2 to W.C. Hodgkins & Co. New York, N.Y. on March 26, 1887.

Class: Antique

Very fine. The revolver retains 70% original nickel finish with some flaking on the breech end of the barrel and cylinder, some discoloration on the right side of the frame and in the cylinder flutes, and a gray patina on the grip straps. The attractive grip is very fine with numerous age stress lines present on the bottom, some shrinkage and a dark patina. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent. This is most definitely an Old West Colt SAA with a great deal of character!

Provenance: The Gateway Collection

Colt Sheriff's Model Bisley Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3120 (Sale Order 121 of 606)

Extremely Rare Documented Pecos City Texas Colt Sheriff's Model Bisley Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Offered here is a rarity in Colt collecting: a factory documented Sheriff’s Model Bisley revolver with an ejectorless 4 inch barrel. The ejectorless Colt "Sheriff's Model" Single Action Army Revolver is one of the rarest and most sought after variations of the legendary Peacemaker. In "The Official Record of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver, 1873-1895" the authors stressed the rarity of the ejectorless SAAs as a whole (barrel lengths ranged from 2 1/2 to 7 1/2 inches in the study) and state that "just under 600 ejectorless Single Action Army revolvers were produced in all calibers from 1882 to the 1930s." A Sheriff’s Model Bisley is especially rare. As noted in the 30th Anniversary Edition of "A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver," "Still rarer than factory engraved Bisleys are the smoothbores and Sheriff's Models... As of this updated revision, there are now nine known original, ejectorless, short barreled Bisley Model revolvers" (page 142). When the aforementioned publication was first published in 1976 the authors had yet to encounter an original Sheriff’s Model Bisley: "We will now review one of the rarest classifications of the ejectorless single actions, the short barreled Bisley Model…The opportunity to examine an original ejectorless Bisley Model has never been afforded" (page 76). In “The Book of Colt Firearms,” Colt historian and author R.L. Wilson asserted, “Less than a dozen Sheriff’s Models were made” (page 265). Total production of the Bisley Model stood at around 44,350 with about 8,500 chambered in .45 LC. This is an extremely rare Bisley variation, indeed! Based on Colt factory serial number ranges this Colt rarity was manufactured in 1904. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was sold to Zimmer Hardware & Implement Co. of Pecos City, Texas, and shipped on October 3, 1911 to Wyeth Hardware & Mfg. Co. of St. Joseph, Missouri, with a 4 inch barrel in 45 caliber, blue finish and type of stocks not listed. This was a two gun shipment. In “The Book of Colt Firearms,” Sheriff’s Model Bisley no. 259336, which is only 63 numbers later than this example, is pictured and cited as having an October 1911 shipping date (page 266). Henry C. Zimmer was the owner of the largest hardware and farm machinery business in Pecos. The success of his business was entirely of his own making as he arrived in Pecos around 1886 with nearly nothing. His parents had arrived in the United States from Germany and he was born in Saint Francis County, Missouri, in 1864, the youngest of nine children. Two of his brothers died for the Confederacy during the Civil War. Zimmer was a member of the Republican Party, served three terms as county commissioner, one term as justice of the peace, and five years as the mayor of Pecos. He worked in the blacksmithing trade before opening his hardware store in 1909. In 1924, he opened a car dealership selling Chevrolets and Buicks. The prosperous Wyeth Hardware & Mfg. Co. provided its customers with the best in sporting goods and automobile supplies and even manufactured a line of saddlery goods. Several decades later the revolver found a home in the famed Dr. Robert G. Cox collection. A prominent Colt collector and Texan, Cox (1922-1988) amassed a far-reaching collection of Colt New Lines. His extensive knowledge on New Lines assisted Robert Q. Sutherland and R.L. Wilson in writing the chapter Colt New Line and House Pistols to their seminal work “The Book of Colt Firearms.” According to accompanying letters, Cox purchased the revolver from Ernest Head of St. Angelo, Texas, in 1975. In one of the letters Head stated the revolver had been in the family since 1913 when his father, who worked for the Robertson Paint Co. in St. Angelo, purchased it from a painter. This Colt did in fact make its way to Texas. Few firearms are more deeply associated with the American West than the Colt Single Action Army and perhaps no other state personifies the image of the Wild West more than Texas. In 1975, Cox paid $500.00 for the Colt. Consignor research is included.The revolver has the distinctive Bisley Model features which include higher frame, humpback grip and back strap, curved hammer with wide knurled spur, wide trigger and two-piece black hard rubber checkered humpback grips. The barrel, cylinder, trigger guard and back strap are blued and the frame, loading gate and hammer are color casehardened. The Rampant Colt medallion is embossed in an oval at the top of the grips. The ejectorless 4 inch barrel has the two-line Hartford address marked on top and “(BISLEY MODEL) 45 COLT” marked on the left side. The left side of the frame has the two-line
more... Provenance: The Ernest Head Family; The Dr. Robert G. Cox Collection; The George S. Lewis Jr. Collection

Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Fluted Cylinder

Lot #3121 (Sale Order 122 of 606)

Documented Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Scarce Long Fluted Cylinder and Factory Letter

The Colt Single Action Army Revolver is arguably the most iconic American handgun. In the hands of ranchers, cavalrymen, Native Americans, lawmen, and outlaws, the Peacemaker’s legacy was forged out in the hostile American West and continues to gain popularity among today's collectors. Offered here is a very attractive example of the legendary Peacemaker chambered in the iconic .45 LC caliber with scarce factory documented long fluted cylinder. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on June 13, 1914 to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. of Chicago, Illinois, c/o William a. Groth & Sons with a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .45 caliber, blue finish, and stocks not listed. This was a single shipment. The letter also noted that the revolver was shipped out with the long fluted cylinder. The double action long flute cylinders are rare as Colt only assembled 579 single action revolvers in 1914 (1,478 total from 1913-1915) utilizing surplus cylinders from the Model 1878 revolvers per Graham, Kopec, and Moore on page 156 of "A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver". SAAs with the long fluted cylinder are rare and even rarer in high condition. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top and "45 COLT" on the left side. The left side of the frame has the two-line patent dates followed by a Rampant Colt, and the left side of the trigger guard has the Colt factory triangle proof and the number "1." The grips are numbered to another gun. The matching serial number appears on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Matching assembly number appears on the loading gate and rear of the frame.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Very fine. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain 80% plus original blue finish with holster type wear and some minor chemical spotting on the left side of the barrel. The cylinder retains 70% original blue finish with high edge wear and drag lines. The grip straps retain 60% original blue finish with a smooth brown-gray patina on the balance. The hammer and frame retain 70% original case colors. The replacement grips are very good with softened checkering. Mechanically excellent. A Colt SAA revolver with scarce long fluted cylinder that displays nicely.

Colt London Agency Model 1878 Frontier Revolver

Lot #3122 (Sale Order 123 of 606)

Exceptional Colt London Agency Model 1878 Double Action Frontier Revolver in Very Scarce .44 Russian Caliber with Factory Letter

The included Colt factory letter states this revolver was shipped from Colt's Hartford factory to the Colt London Agency on February 3, 1887. The revolver has the high polish commercial blue finish with niter blue trigger, hammer top and screws. The butt is fitted with a lanyard loop. Grips are black checkered hard rubber with the Rampant Colt trademark in an oval at the top. The top of the barrel is marked: "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." in one line. The left side of the barrel is not marked with the caliber designation. The underside of the barrel is marked with the bore diameter "44" and "44 Cal" is stamped on the left front trigger guard bow. The Colt factory letter lists the caliber of the revolver as "44 Russian". The serial number is located on the front of the grip strap ahead of the lanyard loop. The partial serial number, "413" is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder. An assembly number, "22", is stamped on the loading gate. Although the factory letter lists the revolver as being shipped to the Colt London Agency the revolver is not stamped with the usual British proof and view marks. The markings are identical to standard production M1878 DA Revolvers.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine. The revolver retains 80% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish. There is moderate finish loss on the top strap and light-moderate finish loss on the ejector shroud, barrel muzzle, back strap and the sides of the receiver. The cylinder has moderate finish wear with a brown patina. The grips show light handling wear and remain in excellent condition. All markings are sharp. Mechanically excellent. A very scarce example of high condition .44 Russian caliber Colt M1878 Revolver.

Battle of Britain Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3123 (Sale Order 124 of 606)

Outstanding Historic Documented World War II "Battle of Britain" First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver

This Colt Single Action Army revolver was manufactured in 1940, the last year of production for the SAA revolver, and shipped to the United Kingdom. This revolver was part of an order for 163 SAA revolvers by the British Purchasing Commission that was shipped from Colt on June 18, 1940. The revolvers were ordered by the British as an emergency replacement for small arms lost by the British Expeditionary Force during the evacuation from Dunkirk in May 1940. The "Battle of Britain" revolvers were the last Colt SAA revolvers ordered under a military contract. This revolver is identified by serial number as a "Battle of Britain" SAA in "A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver" on page 182.The revolver has a commercial blue finish on the barrel, cylinder, trigger guard and backstrap. The frame and loading gate have a casehardened finish and the trigger and hammer are blued. The sides of the hammer are polished. The revolver is fitted with two-piece, black checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt trademark in an oval at the top. The left shoulder of the back strap is stamped with the British Government "Broad Arrow" property mark above a "Crown/E4/E" Enfield inspection mark. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the address "COLTS PT.F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." in one line and the left side is roll-stamped "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45". The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the Colt three-date in two-line patent markings followed by the Rampant Colt trademark. The left front trigger guard bow is stamped with a "4" assembler's mark above the Colt "VP/Triangle" proofmark. An "F" inspection mark is stamped in the hammer well above the firing pin hole. The inside of the loading gate is stamped with the assembly number "870". The full serial number is stamped on the bottom of the frame in front of the trigger guard and the partial serial number "43" is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder. This revolver has the distinction of being one of the last SAA revolvers manufactured by Colt before production ceased in 1940 as well as being one of the very historic "Battle of Britain" revolvers purchased the British for a last-ditch defense when faced with the imminent threat from a German invasion in the summer of 1940.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent plus. The revolver retains 99% of the original blue and vivid original casehardened finish. The barrel, cylinder, trigger guard and backstrap show only light handling marks. The cylinder has minimal turn marks. The case colors on the frame and loading gate are vivid. The hammer, trigger and screws retain nearly all of the niter blue finish. All of the markings are crisp. The hard rubber grips have faded slightly but remain in near mint condition. Mechanically excellent. This is an outstanding example of a historic documented "Battle of Britain" Colt SAA revolver in nearly new condition.

Provenance: The TTT Collection

101 Ranch Pair of Factory Engraved Colt Single Action Revolvers

Lot #3124 (Sale Order 125 of 606)

Rare Historic 101 Ranch Associated Documented Pair of Factory Engraved Silver Plated First Generation Colt Single Action Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolvers with Relief Carved Steer Head Grips and Factory Letter –A) Colt Single Action Frontier Six Shooter Action Army Revolver

Rare Historic 101 Ranch Associated Documented Pair of Factory Engraved Silver Plated First Generation Colt Single Action Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolvers with Relief Carved Steer Head Grips and Factory Letter –A) Colt Single Action Frontier Six Shooter Action Army Revolver
Factory engraved Colt Single Action Army revolvers are among the most desirable of all American firearms. The Single Action Army itself is arguably the most iconic handgun in history, and 357,800 were manufactured prior to World War II. However, though many of the most famous SAAs were engraved, using the most liberal statistics, only 4,500 pre-war Colt Single Action Army revolvers were factory engraved. Rock Island Auction Company is extremely proud to present Colt SAA nos. 350108 and 350181. These two revolvers were shipped from the factory on the same order and are an identical factory engraved pair with shipping history that link these grand works of Colt artistry to America’s Wild West heritage. To our knowledge this is the first time these historically significant revolvers have been offered as a pair at public auction.The accompanying factory letter is for both revolvers, proving without a doubt these two Colt masterpieces were part of the same two gun shipment. The letter states the revolvers were shipped on October 18, 1926 to Richards & Conover Hardware Co. with locations in Kansas City, Missouri and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and confirms the 4 ¾ inch barrels in .44-40 caliber, silver plating, grip material, carved steer head motif on the grip, and level 2 factory engraving. These two revolvers were the only guns in the shipment. Customers of Richards & Conover Hardware Co. included the Miller brothers of the famed 101 Ranch in Oklahoma. The 101 Ranch was founded in 1893 by Colonel George Washington Miller, a veteran of the Confederate Army, and after his death the operation was taken over by his three sons, Joseph, George Jr. and Zack. It was located near modern day Ponca City, Oklahoma, encompassed over 110,000 acres, was the birthplace of the 101 Ranch "Wild West Show," and was one of the early focal points of the oil rush in northeastern Oklahoma. It was the largest diversified farm and ranch in America at the time. The 101 earned most of its notoriety from its Wild West shows that it ran from 1905 to 1932 with an interruption during the First World War. Among their talented participants were the likes of Geronimo, Tom Mix, Will Rogers, Bill Picket, and the Chilean sharpshooter and trick shot horseman Carlos Chavez. Due to financial difficulties the 101 Ranch closed in 1939.The Miller brothers ordered merchandise for their store from Richards & Conover located in Oklahoma City. The 101 Ranch store is pictured in the photo section presented in Michael Wallis’ “The Real Wild West” (book included). In this same book is a photo of 101 Ranch gunsmith Glenn “Ammunition Shorty” Kischko. Kischko is surrounded by an assortment of 101 Ranch firearms including deluxe finished ivory handled Colt Six Shooters. Perhaps this pair made it into the photo. Kischko was the 101 Ranch gunsmith until 1926, the same year this engraved set was shipped from Colt. The photo of Kischko is also featured on the cover and page 91 of George E. Virgines’ “Famous Guns and Gunners” (copy included). In the 1930s the last surviving Miller brother, Zack, filed for bankruptcy, and the 101 Ranch assets were seized and auctioned off. It was at this time that these revolvers were likely separated. In 2018 our consignor reunited the pistols. Prior to 2018 gun “B” (no. 350181) was previously owned by Rafael Cruz. Our consignor purchased gun “A” (no. 350108) in 2012.The .44-40 WCF SAA has found a special place in the hearts of Peacemaker collectors. When introduced in 1877, the .44-40 WCF SAA was intended to be used in conjunction with another legendary Western icon, the Winchester Model 1873 Rifle, which used the same cartridge. As factory engraved examples, these Frontier Six Shooters are certainly one of the rarer and more highly sought after SAAs. In the chapter devoted to engraved SAAs in the seminal work “A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver” the authors laid out statistics that without a doubt make factory engraved SAAs a true rarity in Colt collecting. Out of the engraved 1st Generations surveyed approximately 15% were chambered in .44 WCF (the vast majority, 65%, where in .45 caliber). .44-40 WCF was also a frequently used caliber featured in the 101 Ranch shows. This chambering fired blank cartridges and shot
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Framed "American Horses Camp at Cheyenne Reservation" Print

Lot #3125 (Sale Order 126 of 606)

Framed Unsigned "American Horses Camp at Cheyenne Reservation" Print

L.A. Huffman (1835-1931), an immensely influential and historically important frontier photographer of the American West, documented Montana's cowboys, ranchers, landscapes and native populations in their natural states. "View of Camp of Cheyenne Chief, American Horse," was taken circa 1889 and is housed in a 26 1/4 inches by 30 3/8 inch frame with double gold borders. The print portrays the view of Chief American Horse's camp with teepees on the vast, grass-covered, American prairie with accompanying horses in the background. Chief American Horse was a well-respected scout in the United States Army and the son of the famed Sitting Bear. American Horse signed a treaty in 1887 and led the delegation to Washington, D.C in 1891. He was proponent of creating positive relations between whites and the natives, and helped with the founding of the Carlisle School in Pennsylvania. The work is unsigned and on the back of the frame is marked "American Horse's Camp/at Cheyenne Reservation"

Class: Other

Very fine with some light handling marks on the frame and a clear image with a small stain in the lower right corner.

Provenance: The John Fox Collection

Presentation U.S. Marshals Badge Inscribed to James Fagan

Lot #3126 (Sale Order 127 of 606)

Historic Presentation 1875 Dated Diamond Studded 14K Gold U.S. Marshals Badge Inscribed to U.S. Marshal James Fagan

Offered here is a historic 14k gold presentation United States Marshal badge with seven diamonds. The presentation inscription on the back reads, "PRESENTED BY/WIFE AND FRIENDS TO/JIM FAGAN/FT. SMITH ARK./1875." Comes in a period velvet lined presentation case. During the Civil War, James Fagan (1828-1893) was a major general in the Confederate Army. His brigade composed of Arkansas regiments played key roles in the Battle of Helena, the successful defense of Little Rock and the Red River campaign of 1864. For his exemplary service in the Red River campaign that helped to drive Union forces out of southern Arkansas, he was promoted to major general in April 1864 and commanded an Arkansas cavalry division that met its demise during Price's Raid into Missouri and the Battle of Mine Creek. At war's end Fagan was commander of the District of Arkansas. Fagan served as the commander of Joseph Brooks' militia during the Brooks-Baxter War of Arkansas in 1874, an armed conflict in Little Rock between factions of the Republican Party disputing the 1872 gubernatorial election. He was appointed U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Arkansas by President Ulysses S. Grant on July 2, 1874, no more than a year before the badge was presented to him. Fagan's career as a Marshal at Fort Smith coincided with the famed tenure of "Hanging Judge" Isaac Parker. Judge Parker served for two terms as a U.S. Congressman for Missouri's 7th congressional district (1871-1875) and served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas from Fort Smith for the next 21 years. He went by the moniker the "Hanging Judge." During his 21 years on the bench, Judge Parker tried 13,490 cases of which 344 were capital crimes. He sentenced 160 men to death by hanging (79 actually hanged for their crimes; the remaining died in jail, appealed or were pardoned). Fagan is known to have read at least six felons their death warrants. Speaking to Fagan's merits as a Marshal, the Oklahoma Star "ventur[ed] to say that nine-tenths of [us] would rather see him in the position than any man that could be appointed." The Marshals office for the Western District of Arkansas was, as the Star proclaimed, "the most vital importance to us. In fact we are dependent solely upon it for the preservation of our lives and our property."

Class: Other

Exceptionally fine overall with all diamonds secured in their fittings and clear inscription. The case is very fine showing scattered wear on both the interior and exterior. A unique piece of American history!

New York Engraved .44 Rimfire Antique Colt Single Action Army

Lot #3127 (Sale Order 128 of 606)

New York Engraved Antique Black Power Colt Single Action Army Revolver Converted from .44 Rimfire with Factory Letter

The included factory letter lists this revolver in .44 Rimfire with a 7 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish, and wood grips when part of a 50 gun shipment to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham in New York City on November 30, 1877. This revolver is one of only 1,863 Colt chambered in .44 Rimfire, and surviving examples are very scarce. This revolver is especially interesting as it was subsequently period shortened to a 5 1/2 inch barrel, engraved, fitted with a deluxe grip, and converted to centerfire. The engraving may have been engraved by legendary New York based master engraver L.D. Nimschke and is primarily classic American scrollwork with beaded backgrounds and also includes checkerboard and dot patterns, "Nimschke stars", and line and dot accents. The barrel has a blade front sight and the one-line "-COLTS PT. F.A. MFG. Co HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A.-" address. The frame has the two-line 1871 and 1872 patent marking on the left, and the left side of the trigger guard at the rear has "44 CAL" in an oval panel. The loading gate has assembly number "450", and the matching serial number "853" is visible on the frame, trigger guard, and butt.

Class: Antique

Very good as period retailer engraved with 50% nickel plating remaining, smooth dark gray and brown patina on the balance, distinct engraving and markings, a replacement custom engraved cylinder converted to centerfire, and general moderate overall wear suggesting real period use. The grip is also very good and has attractive aged patina, numerous small age lines, and minor wear. Mechanically fine.

Factory Engraved Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Revolver

Lot #3128 (Sale Order 129 of 606)

Documented Factory Engraved Antique Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Factory engraved Colt Model 1877 Lightning revolvers are a rarity. According to Colt historian R.L. Wilson, "factory records indicate approximately 250 Lightnings in .38 caliber [were engraved]" and "their usual finish was nickel plating." The included factory letter confirms the 3 1/2 inch barrel in .38 caliber, nickel finish, engraving, and grip material and states the revolver was shipped on August 18, 1879, to famed B. Kittredge & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. This was a six gun shipment. The engraving consists of floral scroll work on a stippled background along with flourishes of various motifs such as entwining lines and cross hatching. The barrel has the two-line Hartford address on top and the highly desirable acid etched "COLT DA 38" panel on the left side. The left side of the frame has the patent date marking (very faint). "38 CAL" is stamped on the left side of the trigger guard.

Class: Antique

Fine, retaining 60% original nickel plating with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The etched panel is faint. The engraving is crisp. The slightly age shrunken period replacement grips are also fine some handling marks and attractive grain and color. Mechanically excellent. A rarity in Colt collecting, this factory engraved Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning revolver will be a welcome addition to even the most advanced collections.

Browning Bros. "Bull's Head Mexican Loop" Holster Rig

Lot #3129 (Sale Order 130 of 606)

Desirable Browning Bros., Ogden, Utah "Bull's Head Mexican Loop" Holster with Cartridge Belt for a Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Manufactured in the late 1800s to early 1900s, this is a desirable example of a "Bull's Head Mexican Loop" holster from the famous Ogden, Utah, shop of John Moses and Matthew Sandefur Browning. The Browning Brothers, particularly John Moses, were made famous by their various legendary firearms designs including multiple Winchester lever actions and Colt automatics. This holster shows the clear Browning Brothers cartouche and the popular bull's head design on the large retention loop, a design which began gaining popularity in the 1890s. The loop, body, and apron of the holster have some period-added brass tacks, a popular form of extra decoration during the period of use. The toe also appears to show period modification with part of the seam being opened, possibly for drainage. The holster will accommodate a 4 3/4 inch barreled Colt Single Action Army. Includes an unmarked cartridge belt that has a single row of cartridge loops for .44 or .45 caliber cartridges and a nickeled buckle. The belt is 1 5/8 inches wide and approximately 40 1/4 inches long.

Class: Other

Good, the holster showing some moderate wear and interesting period modifications (see above). The belt is also fine with moderate wear, some scattered scuffing, and age-related cracking. A desirable Browning Bros. holster rig that has the look of having spent time on the Frontier!

Presentation Pre-War/Post-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3130 (Sale Order 131 of 606)

Magnificent Well-Documented Presentation Pre-War/Post-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Original Box, Factory Letter, and John Kopec Letter

Colt "Pre-War/Post-War" Single Action Army revolvers are highly prized among collectors. In 1948, this exceptional example was was presented by Colt Vice President Benjamin Conner to a U.S. Ordnance Department official. According to "Colt's Single Action Army Revolver Pre-War/Post-War Model" by Don Wilkerson, there were only 338 pre-World War II manufactured Colt Single Action revolvers assembled after World War II, which comprise the group of revolvers referred to as Pre-War/Post-War by collectors (page 19). This revolver is one of only 162 produced in this configuration and one of only 41 Pre-War/Post-War Models presented or gifted by the Colt factory in 1948 (page 35). The revolver is well documented as one of two SAAs Colt Vice President Benjamin Conner presented to two U.S. Ordnance Department officials. See the following lot for the other revolver. The factory letter confirms the revolver was charged to “Arms Selling Expense”, delivered to Vice President Benjamin Conner at the Hartford factory, and was for U.S. Ordnance Department officials Major Forsythe or William Bonkmeyer. This was a two gun shipment dated May 26, 1948 with the revolver configuration listed as a 5 ½ inch barrel in .38 caliber with finish and type of stocks not listed. Additional confirmation comes from the included scan of the original stock order for both guns. This stock order also confirms the barrel length, caliber, and charge to Arms Selling Expense as well as Major Forsythe and Mr. William Bonkmeyer of the Ordnance Department as the recipients of the two SAAs. In his accompanying 1978 dated letter (copy) noted Colt historian and author John Kopec provided additional details concerning the two SAAs: “The revolver #357,605 was given to William Bonkmeyer (sic) and #357,411 was presented to Major Forsythe…They are indeed a very interesting and significant pair…” These two SAAs are referenced in “A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver” on page 189. This Pre-War/Post War SAA is certainly a well-documented piece of Colt history and a rare opportunity to acquire two historical presentation Colts on the same factory order! The barrel is marked with the one-line Hartford address on top and "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 38 SPECIAL" on the left side. The left side of the frame has the two-line patent dates marking followed by a Rampant Colt. The left side of the trigger guard has the Colt factory triangle proof and "F," indicating it was assembled by Colt Master Gunsmith Harry St. John. The matching assembly number “161” appears on the loading gate and rear of the frame. The matching full serial number appears on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, and both grip panels. The matching partial serial number “11” is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder. The original Colt box is numbered to the gun. Also includes a bore brush.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent plus, retaining 99% plus original blue and vivid case colors with very limited handling marks. The grips are near new with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine. An, outstanding, highly sought after, well-documented presentation Pre-War/Post War Colt SAA worthy of the finest collection

Presentation Pre-War/Post-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3131 (Sale Order 132 of 606)

Outstanding Well-Documented Presentation Pre-War/Post-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver as Pictured in A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Original Box, Original Stock Order, Factory Letter, and John Kopec Letter

This highly sought after Colt "Pre-War/Post-War" Single Action Army revolver was assembled after World War II using pre-war manufactured parts, and in 1948 was presented by Colt Vice President Benjamin Conner to a U.S. Ordnance Department official. According to "Colt's Single Action Army Revolver Pre-War/Post-War Model" by Don Wilkerson, there were only 338 pre-World War II manufactured Colt Single Action revolvers assembled after World War II, which comprise the group of revolvers referred to as Pre-War/Post-War by collectors (page 19). This revolver is one of only 162 produced in this configuration and one of only 41 Pre-War/Post-War Models presented or gifted by the Colt factory in 1948 (page 35). The revolver is well documented as one of two SAAs Colt Vice President Benjamin Conner presented to two U.S. Ordnance Department officials. See the previous lot for the other revolver. The factory letter confirms the revolver was charged to “Arms Selling Expense”, delivered to Vice President Benjamin Conner at the Hartford factory, and was for U.S. Ordnance Department officials Major Forsythe or William Bonkmeyer. This was a two gun shipment dated May 26, 1948 with the revolver configuration listed as a 5 ½ inch barrel in .38 caliber with finish and type of stocks not listed. Additional confirmation comes from the included and rare original stock order for both guns. This original stock order also confirms the barrel length, caliber, and charge to Arms Selling Expense as well as Major Forsythe and Mr. William Bonkmeyer of the Ordnance Department as the recipients of the two SAAs. In his accompanying 1978 dated letter noted Colt historian and author John Kopec provided additional details concerning the two SAAs: “The revolver #357,605 was given to William Bonkmeyer (sic) and #357,411 was presented to Major Forsythe…They are indeed a very interesting and significant pair…” These two SAAs are referenced in “A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver” on page 189 with this revolver, no. 357605, pictured. This Pre-War/Post War SAA is certainly a well-documented piece of Colt history and a rare opportunity to acquire two historical presentation Colts on the same factory order! The barrel is marked with the one-line Hartford address on top and "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 38 SPECIAL" on the left side. The left side of the frame has the two-line patent dates marking followed by a Rampant Colt. The left side of the trigger guard has the Colt factory triangle proof and "F," indicating it was assembled by Colt Master Gunsmith Harry St. John. The matching assembly number “322” appears on the loading gate and rear of the frame. The matching full serial number appears on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The matching partial serial number “05” is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder. The original Colt box is numbered to the gun. Also includes the original test target and bore brush.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent plus, retaining 99% plus original blue and case colors with very limited handling marks. The grips are near new with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine. An extraordinary presentation documented Pre-War/Post-War SAA revolver that is a must have for the serious Colt collector.

Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Skeleton Stock

Lot #3132 (Sale Order 133 of 606)

Highly Desirable Colt Black Powder Single Action Army Revolver with Incredibly Rare Attachable Skeleton Stock and Factory Letter

This black powder frame SAA was manufactured in 1876 and comes with a highly sought after and rare Colt production skeletonized stock. The nearly impossible to find skeleton stock is a prized collectible missing from even the most advanced SAA collections. The stock attaches to the revolver via a special extended hammer screw projecting from both sides of the frame. These rare stocks were offered as accessories and there are no known records for how many, if any, were sold directly with Single Action Army Revolvers, other than Buntline Specials. Knowledgeable collectors have concluded that a limited number were produced. Records and examples discussed in "A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolvers" (see pages 8, 12, and 50) demonstrate that these stocks were particularly popular in England. Two lengths of the skeletonized stock as well as additional extended frame screws were shipped to Colt's dealers in England in the mid-1870s. The attachable stock offered here lacks visible markings and has a nickel plated finish and a blued adjustment nut. The skeleton shoulder stock was introduced in 1876 at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition and an example was included on the Colt-Hartley & Graham display board of 1877. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on February 28, 1876 to J.P. Moores Sons of New York City in .45 caliber chambering and blue finish with barrel length and type of stocks not listed, a common indication of a 7 1/2 inch barrel and walnut stocks which were standard for the period. This shipment was for 50 guns. The letter goes on to state, "The records also contain a second listing for this serial number that indicates the same configuration with shipment to Winchester Repeating Arms Company in New Haven, Connecticut on June 1, 1878." This specific example was actually shipped to Winchester, as documented in the factory letter, furthering its desirability. During the period the large manufacturers, including Colt and Winchester, often ordered arms from the other to supply their preferred large retailers and distributors in an effort to be their sole supplier, with this revolver likely an example of that. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top. The left side of the frame has the two-line patent dates marking. The left side of the trigger guard is stamped with the caliber designation: "45 CAL." The ejector rod has a bull's eye head. Matching full or partial serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, barrel, and cylinder. The loading gate has the assembly number "1629."

Class: Antique

Fine, retaining 60% period Colt retailer applied nickel plating with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The slightly age shrunken grip is very fine with minor handling marks and highly attractive colors. Mechanically fine. The stock is excellent retaining 95% plus original nickel plating and some scratches. These attachable skeleton stocks are rarely encountered and are an essential accessory to any SAA collection. This antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver with rare attachable skeleton stock will be a prized addition to even the most advanced public or private collections.

Provenance: The TTT Collection

F.J. Haynes "Old Faithful" Print Hand Colored by L.A. Huffman

Lot #3133 (Sale Order 134 of 606)

Unsigned Hand Colored Print of Old Faithful

"Old Faithful," is a hand colored print from Frank Jay Haynes (1853-1921), the noted official photographer of the Northern Pacific Railroad and Yellowstone National Park. It measures 16 1/2 inches by 21 1/2 and depicts one of the United States' most famous natural formations; Old Faithful. The lower right corner is embossed "PHOTO/YELLOWSTONE PARK". The geyser which is located in the Northwestern corner of Wyoming in Yellowstone National Park has become the most famous attraction in the park. This hand colorized print shows Old Faithful in all its glory of a full geyser, which on average launches boiling water 145 feet into the air.

Class: Other

Very fine with some corner wear, a distinct image, and vivid coloration. This would make an excellent addition to any Old West themed gun room or office!

Provenance: The John Fox Collection

First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3134 (Sale Order 135 of 606)

Magnificent First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Relief Steer Head Carved Grip and Original Box

The Colt Single Action Army Revolver is arguably the most iconic American handgun. In the hands of ranchers, cavalrymen, Native Americans, lawmen, and outlaws, the Peacemaker’s legacy was forged out in the hostile American West and continues to gain popularity among today's collectors. Offered here is a very attractive, outstanding example of the legendary Peacemaker chambered in the iconic .45 LC caliber and fitted with relief carved steer head grips. It is easy to imagine this SAA carried at the hip of a flamboyant rancher down at the border. This revolver was manufactured in 1940, the last year of First Generation Colt Single Action Army revolver production. The barrel is marked with the two-line Hartford address on top and "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 45" on the left side. The left side of the frame is marked with the two-line, three patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. The upper left front of the trigger guard is marked with the Colt triangle "VP" proof mark and the number "4". The revolver wears a set of silver Rampant Colt medallion grips featuring a relief steer head carved on the right panel. Both grip panels are numbered to the gun. The assembly number “103” appears on the loading gate and rear of the frame. The matching serial number appears on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, and both grip panels. Blue finish with casehardened frame and blade front and frame notch rear sights. Complete with the original black hinged lid box numbered to the gun with end label reading "IVORY" over "RUBBER" for the grips and "Cvd Steers Hd Ivory" sticker on the top lid end flap, “Shooting Suggestions” pamphlet, and wire brush.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent. The revolver retains 97% plus original blue finish with some mild muzzle and high edge wear, a light drag line on the cylinder and some minor spotting on the grip straps. The frame retains 98% plus vivid original bright case colors. The grips are also excellent with a very attractive grain, only light handling marks overall, and relief craving. The markings are sharp. The action is excellent. The box is fine with a separated corner on the lid flap, a tear on the front lid flap and some edge and corner wear. An impressive carved stock pre-World War II Colt Single Action Army Revolver that will be a welcomed addition to any SAA collection.

Provenance: The Gateway Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Colt Flattop Target Model Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3135 (Sale Order 136 of 606)

Antique Colt Flattop Target Model Single Action Army Revolver with Colt London Case

Manufactured in 1893. It is one of approximately only 925 Flattop Target Model Single Action Army revolvers produced. Only 122 of these rare and desirable standard frame, flattop revolvers were chambered in .38 Colt (see David Brown's "The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army," page 170). The revolver has the distinctive flat top strap with dovetail mounted target rear sight and block mounted front sight with adjustable blade. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard one-line Hartford address and "38 COLT." on the left. The left of the frame has the standard two-line patent marking followed by the circled Rampant Colt. London proofs appear on the underside of the barrel and alternate at the rear of the cylinder between the chambers. Matching serial numbers are visible on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, with "15" assembly number marked inside the loading gate. It is fitted with a pair of checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts at the tops and Federal Eagle at the bottoms. The partitioned case carries the Colt Pall Mall London paper label on the interior of the lid and a blank brass circular inscription plaque on the exterior of the lid. The case is line in red felt and contains a glass oiler and two cleaning rods.

Class: Antique

Fine, retaining 50% original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance and touch up around the front sight. The grips are very fine with a few minor handling marks and softened checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with some stress cracks at the screws and a complete Colt London label.

Provenance: The Gateway Collection

Cased Colt SA Flattop London Target Model Revolver in 450 Eley

Lot #3136 (Sale Order 137 of 606)

Exceptional Factory Cased Colt Single Action Flattop London Target Model Revolver in .450 Eley Caliber with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1890. The Colt Single Action Army Flattop revolver is one of the most highly sought after models of Colt revolver by collectors. Colt only produced 925 and of those only made 84 in the 450 Eley caliber making the Flattop Target Model very rare. Adding to the rarity of this revolver is the fact that only a few had the London address on the barrel. The top of the barrel is marked "COLT' S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON". The left side is marked " 450 ELEY." and the three-line, three patent dates are marked on the left side of the frame. There is no Rampant Colt present. British proofs are present on the underside of the barrel ahead of the cylinder pin, and similar markings are on the cylinder flutes. The revolver is fitted with checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt/American Eagle relief grips. The revolver is all blue finished. All serial numbers match. The accompanying factory letter dated February 3, 1960, states that the page with the information listing the shipment of 24 Single Action Army Target Models to the Colt London Agency on about April 17, 1890 has the end torn off so that some of the serial number is absent; however, one of the 24 shipped had the serial number "1327_ _" having the last two numbers torn away. The 24 shipped were listed as having a 7 1/2 inch barrel, rubber stocks and blue finish. Although it cannot be verified, the letter states that they feel certain that serial number 132700 was one of the 24 shipped that day. The revolver is complete in a very nice oak case with brass disk on the lid and red felt lining, with a label affixed to the inside of the lid that read, "Colts Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co/ 14 Pall Mall. S.W./ London. The case has three compartments and a 33 round bullet block, (with bullets). Also in the case is a James Dixon oiler.

Class: Antique

Extremely fine overall. The revolver retains 70% bright original high polish blue finish with scattered areas of flaking, a mix of original blue finish and smooth plum patina, several scratches on the underside of the barrel and some areas of very fine pitting. The grips are excellent. The left panel has faded to brown, and they show minimal wear with very crisp checkering. The markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine with some minor scratches on the exterior with fine original label.

Provenance: The Gateway Collection

Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Silver Inlaid Grip

Lot #3137 (Sale Order 138 of 606)

Extraordinary Presentation Cased Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Magnificent Patriotic Motif Silver Inlaid Grip and Factory Letter

The included factory letter identify this revolver in .45 caliber with a 5 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish, and wood grip and indicate it was one of two shipped to Schoverling, Daly & Gales in New York City on December 13, 1911. The counterpart to this revolver, number 320916, was formerly in the Robert Q. Sutherland collection. It is pictured and described on page 254 of "The Book of Colt Firearms" by R.L. Wilson where the two revolvers are noted as cased by craftsman Lewis Woyce and fitted with silver inlaid grips by John Boss Jr., both of Philadelphia, for presentation in 1956 by Raymond L.J. Riling (1896-1974) to his identical twin sons: Joseph Raymond and Raymond Joseph Riling. The elder Riling was a Philadelphia architect and builder and became an important arms book collector, dealer, author, and publisher. A widely published newspaper article in 1940 noted Riling as already having a collection of 500 pistols and revolvers and many historic western arms such as a revolver owned by Billy the Kid, a gold inlaid and engraved Winchester identified as made for Wild Bill Hickok for him to give to Calamity Jane, and a revolver carried by Frank James. Many influential firearms collecting books were published by Ray Riling Arms Books Co. in the 20th century and into the 21st century. Among his own works were "Guns and Shooting: A Bibliography" and "The Powder Flask Book." Joseph Riling (1924-2009), also known as Captain Joe, took over his father 's business and authored "Art and Science of War in America: Bibliography of American Military Imprints 1690-1800" and "Baron von Steuben and His Regulations." When he died in 2009, his obituary noted he was a "nationally recognized authority on military arms, a member of the National Rifle Association and a dealer in books on military weapons..." and also indicated he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on LST 854 (Kane County) in the Pacific. His twin brother served in the U.S. Army during the war.The revolver has a 5 1/2 inch barrel and is chambered for the .45 Colt cartridge. It has the high-polish Colt pre-WWI commercial blue finish, and the hammer and frame have vivid case colors. The barrel has the standard one-line Hartford address on the top and the caliber designation "45 COLT" on the left side. The left side of the frame has the Colt "two-line/three-date" patent marking followed by the encircled Rampant Colt trademark. The Colt "V/P" proof mark is stamped on the left front of the trigger guard, and an inspector's initial "W" is stamped on the rear. The serial number is located on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. All of the serial numbers match. The walnut grips are inlaid with a detailed silver eagle on both sides. The left side of the grip is inlaid with a silver oval engraved with the initials "JR" at the top. The right side of the grip has a silver, five-pointed star inlaid in the same position. The 12 inch by 7 inch mahogany case has the cover inlaid with a detailed spread eagle and shield with ribbon in an oval. The inlay is executed in contrasting wood, and the shield is colored red, white and blue. The case is lined with blue velvet and divided into six compartments. One compartment has a silver overlaid wood lid, and another is fitted with a silver block for twenty-five cartridges. The case contains a silver oil bottle and cleaning rod with brush, two brass tips, and a screwdriver.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent plus overall. The revolver has 98% plus of the bright original high polish Colt blue finish. Wear is limited to some very minor handling marks on the trigger guard and some light drag marks on the cylinder. The case colors on the frame and hammer are brilliant. Virtually all the original casehardened finish is present. The revolver appears to be unfired. The expertly crafted silver inlaid grip is in exceptionally fine condition. The case is very fine overall. The decorated lid has nearly all the original finish with minor scratches. The front of the case has a few storage and handling scratches near the lock. The case interior is fine with fading, oil staining, and cartridge head impressions on lining. This is a very impressive cased Single Action Army revolver presented by an influential collector and publisher to his son who carried on his legacy.

Provenance: The Riling Family Collection; Property of a Gentleman

R.A.C. Sub-Inspected U.S. Colt Cavalry Model SAA Revolver

Lot #3138 (Sale Order 139 of 606)

Exceptional Rinaldo A. Carr Sub-Inspected U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver with Kopec Letter

This Colt Single Action Cavalry Model revolver was manufactured in 1890 under the 12th Ordnance contract. 1890 was the next-to-last year of production for U.S. contract Single Action revolvers. The revolver was inspected by Ordnance Sub-Inspector Rinaldo A. Carr (R.A.C.) and Captain Stanhope E. Blunt (SEB). It has the Colt military blue finish on the barrel, ejector housing, cylinder, trigger guard and back strap. The frame, loading gate and hammer have a color casehardened finish and the one-piece walnut grip is oil finished. The revolver has the oval ejector housing adopted about serial number 113,000 and the "cavalry style" hammer with elongated, bordered, knurling on the spur. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with address "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.-" in elongated block letters. The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the Colt three-date/three-line patent markings followed by the "U.S" property mark. The Sub-Inspector's initials, "R.A.C." are stamped on the underside of the barrel, the bottom of the frame above the serial number, on the side of the cylinder and on the left heel of the grip. A "K" Colt sub-inspection mark is stamped on the trigger guard, the back strap, on the front of the ejector housing and on the barrel behind the ejector housing stud, with "P" proof marks stamped on the underside of the barrel, in front of the "R.A.C." sub-inspection mark and on the side of the cylinder. The full serial number is stamped on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The partial serial number "2215", is stamped on the barrel beneath the ejector housing and on the side of the cylinder. All of the visible serial numbers match. The assembly number, "848", is stamped on the inside of the loading gate. The lower left side of the grip is stamped with the date "1890" above the script initials "SEB" enclosed in a rectangle with rounded edges. The script sub-inspection mark, which consists of the script initials "RAC" in a rectangle is stamped on the lower right side of the grip. With a John A. Kopec letter dated March 1st, 1999 stating it was a new listing and that it was probably issued to the 8th Cavalry. There are a few minor deviations from originality, the trigger is a replacement, the mainspring has been ground for a better trigger pull and the grip strap has been drilled for a grip pin.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine. The revolver retains 80% plus of the original blue and color casehardened finish. The "feathered" polishing marks are visible on either side of the front sight blade. The left side of the barrel and right side of the ejector housing have some light holster wear. The cylinder has some holster wear on high points and light drag lines. The trigger guard has most of the blue with some thinning on the grip strap. The back strap has typical handling wear and the blue has thinned to a gray patina. The case colors on the loading gate have faded to a silver-gray patina. The frame and grip screws retain most of the niter blue finish. The grip is very fine with very minor handling wear and strong date, final inspection and sub-inspection marks. The action is tight and crisp but the hammer will not hold at half-cock. This is an exceptional original example of an 1890 production, "R.A.C." sub-inspection Colt Single Action Cavalry Model revolver.

Provenance: The Gateway Collection

Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3139 (Sale Order 140 of 606)

Attractive Documented Desirable Nickel Plated Antique Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

The Colt Single Action Army was one of the most popular handguns in late 19th century and is easily the most iconic and most thoroughly associated with the American West. Offered here is an early example of the legendary Peacemaker in .45 LC. In the words of Colt author and expert David Brown, "The Colt Single Action Army .45 was 'the soldier's friend' throughout the remaining years of the Indian Wars in the West. Adopted also with equal enthusiasm by civilians, it was the pet and the 'good right arm' of lawman and outlaw alike on every American frontier of its era" ("The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army," p. 70). The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped to Simmons Hardware Co. of St. Louis, Missouri, on September 10, 1886, with a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .45 caliber, desirable nickel finish, and pearl stocks. This was a five gun shipment. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top. The left side of the frame has the three-line patent dates marking. The left side of the trigger guard is stamped "45 CAL." Matching serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap.

Class: Antique

Fine, retaining 60% original nickel plating with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The grips are very fine with slight chipping along the inside edges, a few typical age lines, and filled tiny chips at the heels. Mechanically excellent. A solid original black powder Colt SAA with desirable factory nickel finish and pearl stocks.

Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3140 (Sale Order 141 of 606)

Fine Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Documented Extra Factory .45 ACP Cylinder to a USAAF Officer

The Colt Bisley model was only manufactured in 1894-1912 and was designed by Colt with accuracy and target shooting in mind. For many, the Bisley feels better in the hand and cocks and fires easier thanks to its lower and wider hammer and the wider trigger, making them excellent sidearms for serious marksmen. This example of Colt's famed Bisley in desirable .45 LC was manufactured in 1900. Accompanying the revolver is an extra factory cylinder chambered in .45 ACP purchased during World War II by a USAAF officer. As documented by the included October 14, 1943, Colt order letter (copy), the .45 ACP cylinder was purchased at a cost of $6.00 by Lt. Harry Rubin of the U.S. Army Forces Equipment Board, Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics, Orlando, Florida. The .45 ACP round was used by the U.S. Military during World War II for the Model 1911 and 1911A1 semi-automatic pistols. This chambering was first made available after World War I in 1924 on a special order basis to the SAA production line. Colt historian and author David Brown stated, "Almost all made after 1924 were shipped to men in some branch of the Armed Forces. They could get all of the .45 Auto ammo they wanted but part of them wanted to shoot the Colt Single Action Army instead of Colt Automatic so they would order the Colt SAA made up in the .45 ACP" ("The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army," page 62). As a .45 caliber Bisley owned by a WWII officer, it made perfect sense for Lt. Rubin to purchase a cylinder chambered in .45 ACP, a standard U.S. military caliber readily available to him. The Army Air Forces Tactical Center was established in 1942 and trained combat units in tactical air power doctrine. Matching serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top and "(BISLEY MODEL) 45 COLT" on the left side. The left side of the frame has the two-line patent dates marking followed by an encircled Rampant Colt logo. Wide, low hammer spur with wide trigger and characteristic "humpback" grip. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt logo at the top.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Fine as a revolver that spent time in a subtropical climate during World War II in the hands of a USAAF officer. The barrel, cylinder, and ejector rod housing retain 60% original blue finish, and the grip straps retain 20% original blue finish. The frame and hammer retain 40% original case colors. There is some scattered pitting. The grips are excellent with a few handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The .45 ACP cylinder is excellent with 98% original blue. A Colt Bisley revolver with a World War II connection.

Provenance: USAAF Lt. Harry Rubin; Property of a Gentleman

L. Kiper & Sons, Atchison, Kansas "Mexican Loop" Holster Rig

Lot #3141 (Sale Order 142 of 606)

Rare L. Kiper & Sons, Atchison, Kansas Marked "Mexican Loop" Holster and Early Quality Cartridge Belt

Manufactured in the mid-1870s to 1890s by L. Kiper & Sons of Atchison, Kansas. By the late 1860s and early 1870s, with the arrival of multiple railroad links, Atchison had become a booming commercial hub, particularly for the cattle industry and manufactured goods heading farther west to the Frontier. Period newspapers show L. Kiper & Sons advertising their leather business there starting in the early 1870s and continuing until at least the 1890s. This is a fine example of a "Mexican Loop" type holster that was popular during the period that has two oval loops capturing the body of the holster, with the top one bearing the maker's mark. There is light border and floral tooling on the body of the holster. A very similar example of a Kiper & Sons holster is pictured on p. 106 of "Packing Iron: Gunleather of the Frontier West" by Rattenbury. Included with the holster is an early style cartridge belt that is certainly of Kiper quality and appears to have been paired with the holster for quite some time judging by consistent color and wear. It has a single row of cartridge loops that are of .44 or .45 caliber size and has a "California style" buckle with clipped corners. The belt is 2 1/8 inches wide and measures approximately 40 3/8 inches long including the buckle and billet.

Class: Other

Good, the holster showing significant wear, typical of working gunleather from the Kansas cattle era, some scattered mild age cracking, and most of the tooling and markings remaining clear. The belt shows similar wear, having the look of being a companion of the holster for some time with some moderate age-related cracking. A rare piece of Kansas-made gunleather from the period of westward expansion!

Engraved Colt Black Powder Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3142 (Sale Order 143 of 606)

Engraved Colt Black Powder Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips and Holster

The Colt Single Action Army Revolver is one of the most iconic historical firearms and is forever connected to the American West. Its legacy as a working man's gun in rough circumstances has made the Peacemaker particularly desirable for collectors, and the limited factory engraved guns especially so. This SAA no. 30256 is especially appealing as the embellishment is highly unusual and rare. Unfortunately, there is no factory record available for this SAA; however, serial no. 30259, which is only two digits away from our subject revolver, is fully documented as Colt factory engraved and the embellishment is nearly identical to what is featured on this revolver. No. 30259 is pictured and identified in R.L. Wilson’s “Colt Engraving” on page 247. Wilson described the engraving as “handsome and unusual” with “quite light and graceful” scrollwork and while not profuse, the pattern of engraving includes “the quite scarce coverage on the hammer.” No. 30259 letters as shipped in January 1880 to Simmons Hardware of St. Louis and this shipment included five guns. It is quite possible that our revolver was also part of the January 1880 shipment. Based on the serial numbers, both of these revolvers were manufactured in 1876. The four year delay from when no. 30259 was manufactured and shipped suggests the revolver was a Colt factory exhibition piece. Add the “handsome and unusual embellishments” and no. 30256 makes for the perfect exhibition companion. The year 1876 was the same year the World's Fair was held in the United States for the first time in celebration of the centennial of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States. Fittingly, the Centennial Exposition was held in Philadelphia. The fair presented a tremendous advertising opportunity for American arms companies like Colt and Winchester. Both displayed elaborate exhibition arms and took in orders, including for high end deluxe arms. Colt's famous display was perhaps the factory’s most spectacular display in its history. While there is no documentation to confirm one or both of these revolvers were at the Centennial Exposition, nos. 30256 and 30259 would have without a doubt made for a fine pair for Colt to proudly display. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address surrounded by the engraving, a light wavy line band at the muzzle, and an entwining oval pattern with punch dot around the front sight. The frame has the two-line patent date on the left side as well as the broad floral scrollwork. The cylinder is decorated with scrolls on each chamber, star bursts at each flute and light scroll band at the rear. The scrollwork carries on the back strap, ejector rod housing, hammer, and trigger guard. A fan pattern is engraved on the top of the back strap. The revolver wears a set of pearl grips and each panel is numbered to the gun on the back. Traces of the serial number remains on the barrel under the ejector housing and appears to be matching. Matching full or partial serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, and cylinder. Includes an unmarked tooled leather open top/closed toe holster featuring an elaborate horse rider scene.

Class: Antique

Fine, retaining 80% period replated nickel finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The engraving is crisp. A tiny hole has been drilled through the side of the front sight. The grips are very good with a few missing chips and attractive fiery colors. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very good with strap partially attached. This black powder Colt SAA revolver with "handsome and unusual embellishments" is a rarity in decorative firearms art and is a must have for the serious SAA collector.

Nickel U.S. Cavalry Model Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #3143 (Sale Order 144 of 606)

Nickel Plated David F. Clark Inspected U.S. Cavalry Model Colt Single Action Army Revolver

This example has a David F. Clark inspected "U.S." marked frame and a full nickel finish. Nickel plated Cavalry Models have taken center stage to a grand debate among Colt and U.S. military firearms collectors that continues on to today. Four basic theories for the existence of highly controversial nickel plated U.S. Cavalry Model Revolvers have developed over the decades and are the following: 1) issued to Indian Scouts and Police; 2) special order "officers" revolvers; 3) surplus State of Virginia Militia revolvers sold to and nickel plated by Colt or commercial retailers; and 4) U.S. Navy revolvers. For the history related to this ongoing debate see "A Study of Colt Single Action Army Revolver" pages 249-258. Clark's "DFC" initials appear on the barrel, frame, and cylinder. The "P" proof appears on the cylinder and barrel. The top of the barrel is marked with the one-line Colt address, and the left of the frame has the three-line patent markings followed by "U.S." The butt is inscribed with a large "C" in Old English font. The loading gate is stamped with the assembly number "337". Full and partial matching visible serial numbers located on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, barrel, and cylinder.

Class: Antique

Very fine, retaining 80% untouched period retailer refinished nickel with high spot wear and some flaking. A back strap screw is absent. The undersized period grip is fine with typical age lines on the bottom and minor handling marks. Mechanically functions although needs work as it is missing the half cock notch.

Modern Battery Gun Co. 1862 Gatling Gun with Carriage and Tripod

Lot #3144 (Sale Order 145 of 606)

Modern Battery Gun Co. Model 1862 Gatling Gun with Carriage and Tripod

Manufactured by the Battery Gun Co. of Metamora, Michigan, as a full scale, fully functional Gatling gun. The construction of the main body is brass, with the Battery Gun data plate on top, an array of blued barrels with blued support arms. Intended for use with the included .45 Long Colt caliber steel chamber inserts. The included carriage is of steel and hardwood construction, with an elevation adjustment screw, and the included tripod is also of steel and hardwood construction. Also includes four extra magazines.

Class: Modern Other Firearm

Excellent, retains 99% original blue finish on the barrels, and the brass is bright with a few areas of slight dulling. Mechanically excellent. Carriage is excellent, with 99% painted finish and some light corrosion on outer wheel bands and aiming bar. Tripod is also excellent with a few light handling marks.

Desirable Furr Miniature Model 1874 Gatling Gun with Case

Lot #3145 (Sale Order 146 of 606)

Desirable Furr Miniature Model 1874 Gatling Gun and Carriage and Case

This is a quality made scaled down functional copy of the Colt-Gatling Model 1874 in .22 LR. Brass construction with wooden wheels. The top of the body is fitted with a miniature Colt Gatling gun plaque. Includes a scaled down Broadwell type magazine. The major components and most of the small parts are stamped with the serial number "25". Includes a hardwood carriage with brass fittings and yoke, transom and elevation adjustment, and a display case. Carriage measures 18 inches high at the wheels, 22 inches wide across the axle, and approximately 27 inches long from the axle to the rear.

Class: Modern Other Firearm

Excellent overall, with some light display and handling marks, some discoloration around patent plate (see image), and some light surface oxidation on the barrels. Mechanically excellent.

Factory Engraved Colt Model 1851 Percussion Revolver

Lot #3146 (Sale Order 147 of 606)

Highly Desirable Factory Engraved Colt Model 1851 Percussion Revolver

This gorgeous Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver was manufactured in 1852 in the early years of Colt employing German trained engravers and displays the distinctive foliate scroll engraving inhabited by masks on the left side of the barrel and frame, beaded backgrounds, and a bestial motif on the hammer rather than the soon to be standard wolf head. The "COLTS/PATENT" marking on the frame is also hand inscribed in a panel rather than stamped. The barrel features a cone front sight and the one-line "-ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY-" marking. A "4" is marked among the rayed ornamentation on the left side of the barrel lug and on the cylinder below the serial number. The left side of the trigger guard has a "C" and "G". The factory dot marking designating factory engraving is marked by the matching serial numbers on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Matching serial numbers are visible on the loading lever and cylinder. The wedge is non-matching.

Class: Antique

Very fine with crisp engraving and markings, 75% plus original silver plating with aged patina on the grip straps, smooth smoky gray patina on the casehardened components, 70% plus refinished blue on the cylinder, 60% original blue on the barrel, smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, and fairly minimal wear. The grip is very fine and has glossy piano varnish, light scratches and dings, and some hammering marks on the butt. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Colt Paterson Second Model Ring Lever Percussion Rifle

Lot #3147 (Sale Order 148 of 606)

Rare Documented Patent Arms Mfg. Co. Colt Paterson Second Model Ring Lever Percussion Rifle

Samuel Colt manufactured approximately 500 Second Model Ring Lever Rifles at his Paterson, New Jersey, factory in 1838-1841. These rifles were serial numbered in their own range starting with serial number 1. Surviving examples of this historically significant Colt firearm are extremely rare. This rifle is featured on pages 188 and 189 of "The Paterson Colt Book" by R.L. Wilson and is discussed extensively on pages 199-201. Robert Pershing later in that section notes that "It is my belief, after subsequent research, that this rifle might well have been one of the second shipment, October 8, 1839. The rifle was issued to a soldier in the Texas Army and was kept by him when discharged. He started a cattle operation in South Eastern Texas, utilizing Galveston as a port for shipping his livestock. Later, he and his kin moved to Louisiana taking the gun with them. The family operated this ranch until the late 1920's or early 1930's. Paul Sorrell, a collector-dealer in Beaumont, Texas, discovered the rifle in the hands of the great-grandson of the original owner, who indeed could remember his grandmother telling about great grandfather using the rifle to kill cattle on their range on Grand Isle, Louisiana. The great-grandson was a druggist in Houma, Louisiana. This rifle came out of the brush, passed down, from generation to generation until 1991...The serial number is in the range that was sold...to the Government of Texas..." The great-grandson is identified as David Norman of Houma, Louisiana, and it is stated that the rifle had been in his family since 1840. Further investigation reveals that he was born in 1935 and his father was David J. Norman Sr. (1905-1972), also a pharmacist in Houma, Louisiana, and his mother was Isabelle Carey Norman (1906-1995). It is not clear which of their ancestors was identified as the original owner, but from genealogical records it would appear his great-grandfathers all were too young to have been soldiers in 1840. One of his great-great grandfathers, Jose "Pepe" Llulla (1815-1888), was a noted duelist and fencing master in New Orleans and owned land on Grand Terre Island in Barataria Bay and raised livestock there, so it may have been him that the grandmother was referring to.The rifle has the distinctive ring on the bottom of the frame ahead of the trigger guard to rotate the cylinder and cock the internal hammer and the Second Model type frame without a top strap. Other Second Model features include the loading lever, capping cutout in the recoil shield, and rounded shoulders of the cylinder. The barrel has the dovetail mounted blade front sight and dovetail mounted elevation adjustable notch rear sight. The top barrel flat is stamped "~*Patent Arms M'g. Co. Paterson, N.J.-Colt's Pt.*~" reading towards the muzzle. The cylinder has the centaur, hunter, and deer scene. The matching serial number is stamped on the face of the barrel lug, rear cylinder face, and cylinder collar as well as a partial "82" at the toe of the crescent iron buttplate. The book states matching serial numbers also appear on several other components in concealed areas. The stock has a cheekpiece.

Class: Antique

Very good plus with distinct markings and cylinder scene, mottled gray and brown patina, some minor oxidation, and general mild wear. The stock is fine and has some scratches and dings, crack/reglued chip visible at the heel, and some deeper scrapes. Mechanically fine.

Colt 1861 Navy Richards-Mason Conversion Revolver with Holster

Lot #3148 (Sale Order 149 of 606)

Fine Colt Model 1861 Navy Richards-Mason Conversion Revolver with Attractive Tooled Leather Slim Jim Holster

Manufactured in 1864 and subsequently factory converted to centerfire in the mid-1870s. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with a faint New York address visible underneath the finish, with "-PAT. JULY.25. 1871-/-PAT.JULY. 2. 1872.-" two-line patent markings on the left of the frame, the cylinder is engraved with the Texas naval battle scene, the left of the trigger guard is stamped with "36 CAL", the cylinder is stamped "COLTS PATENT No.096". All matching visible serial numbers on the wedge, cylinder, cylinder pin, loading gate, barrel, frame, trigger guard and back strap. The revolver has the distinctive plug in the loading lever hole of the barrel lug, ejector head with concentric rings, ejector housing screw on the left side of the barrel lug and loading gate spring screwed to the frame above the trigger screw. Includes a period tooled leather holster with floral designs.

Class: Antique

Fine, retains 70% plus factory refurbished blue finish with scattered flaking and smooth gray and brown patina on the balance characteristic of a western used gun, strong case colors showing at the edges and in protected areas, and golden aged patina on the brass. Absent tip of the wedge retaining spring. Grip is also fine with scattered light dents and scratches, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Holster is very fine with a few light handling marks. This fine Colt 1861 Navy Richards-Mason conversion revolver with its tooled holster would fit well in any western firearms collection!

Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver

Lot #3149 (Sale Order 150 of 606)

Civil War Era Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver

This revolver was manufactured in 1861 and is one of only an estimated 38,843 manufactured between 1861-1873, compared to 200,500 Model 1860 Army revolvers manufactured between 1860-1873. It has a German silver blade front sight, the one-line New York address, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of the frame, "36 CAL" on the left side of the trigger guard, and a smooth one-piece walnut grip. Matching serial numbers are found on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, wedge, and arbor pin.

Class: Antique

Very good, displaying an overall gray patina of a well-traveled sidearm that has seen a lifetime of service with 30% original soft military style blue finish remaining on the barrel, 30% original case colors in the protected areas, and much of the cylinder scene remaining. The grip is good showing authentic "working gun" wear and tear. Mechanically excellent. A Civil War era Colt Model 1861 Navy percussion revolver with great character.

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy Percussion Revolver

Lot #3150 (Sale Order 151 of 606)

Exceptionally Fine Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy Percussion Revolver

A significant portion of the .36 caliber pocket revolvers manufactured between 1863/65 and 1872 were shipped as factory conversions to .38 caliber metallic cartridges or originally assembled as cartridge revolvers. This example is one of the earlier examples with the one-line New York address on the barrel, original percussion components, stagecoach holdup scene on the rebated cylinder, standard patent markings, matching serial numbers on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, wedge, and arbor pin, and a smooth varnished grip.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine, retaining 80% bright original high polish blue finish, 95% original vivid case colors, and traces of original silver plating remaining in the protected areas with the exposed brass having an attractive appearance. Nearly all of the cylinder scene remains. The grip is excellent with a few handling marks and retaining most of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

Lot #3151 (Sale Order 152 of 606)

Fine Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

The Colt Model 1849 Pocket was the most popular Colt revolver of the 19th century but remains hard to acquire in very high condition given most examples appear to have actually been carried. This is especially the case for the earlier '49 Pockets which were popular in the antebellum West, including in the gold fields. However, this revolver manufactured in 1857 remains in very fine condition. It has a cone front sight, two-line New York barrel address, standard patent markings, mismatched loading lever (3986), and matching serial numbers on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, arbor pin, and wedge.

Class: Antique

Fine. The barrel retains 75% bright original polish blue finish and the cylinder retains traces of original blue finish with a smooth brown-gray patina on the balance and nearly all of the cylinder scene remaining. The frame retains 30% original case colors on the right side, otherwise faded to gray. 40% original case colors remain on the hammer. 20% original case colors remain on the loading lever. The grip straps retain 75% attractive age darkened original silver plating. The grip is excellent with a few handling marks and retaining most of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Historic Cased Colt Factory Engraved Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

Lot #3152 (Sale Order 153 of 606)

Historic, Cased, Deluxe Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver Attributed as a Thank You Gift from U.S. Senator Jesse D. Bright

This extraordinary revolver was manufactured in 1853 and has classic factory scroll engraving with beaded backgrounds, the Colt deluxe high polish blue finish on the barrel and cylinder, casehardened finish on the loading lever, frame, and hammer; silver-plating on the brass trigger guard and back strap, and a factory deluxe, highly figured walnut grip with a high gloss piano finish. The frame and back strap are stamped with the small punch-mark or dot below the serial number that was utilized by Colt between 1849-1861 to designate revolvers selected for special finish and handling. The barrel lug and adjacent barrel flats, loading lever flats, frame, hammer, trigger guard and back strap are decorated with exquisite Germanic scrollwork on a punch-dot background. The revolver features a distinctive wolf's head among the scroll work on the left side of the barrel lug in addition to the wolf's head motif on the hammer. The hammer spur is stamped with seven small dots; such dots are often said to have been applied to indicate special engraving or the number of days spent on the work. The engraving extends to the screwheads and the ends of the wedge. The engraving was clearly executed by one of the German immigrant engravers working for Colt in the 1850s, likely by John Marr or Gustave Young. The former encouraged Young to settle in Hartford in the latter half of 1853. A small "2" is stamped on the cylinder behind the serial number and on the barrel lug above the serial number; the precise meaning of these markings is not documented, but some experts believe this additional number may have been used by Colt to denote special finish on the blued components. The top of the barrel has the presentation "SAM'L COLT" inscription in Old English lettering surrounded by flourishes rather than the standard barrel address. "COLTS/PATENT" is hand engraved in two lines on the left side of the frame in a scroll-work panel. The five-shot cylinder is roll-stamped with the stagecoach hold-up scene and is stamped with the full serial number "65765". The full serial number is also stamped on the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard and back strap. The loading lever is stamped with the partial serial number "5765". All of the visible serial numbers match. The revolver is factory-fitted with a Colt American style case and accessories. The mahogany case is lined with royal blue velvet and has five compartments. The case contains: a brass Model 1849 ball/bullet mold stamped "COLT'S/PATENT" in two lines across both blocks on the top face; a powder flask with embossed stars, eagle and shield, and crossed pistols with "COLTS/PATENT" above the stars and a lacquered finish on the body; a japanned W. & C. Eley cap tin, and an L-shaped nipple/wrench screwdriver for the Model 1849.The cased set is accompanied by a calling card reading "Mr Peters/Accept this Box & Contents as a token of Remembrance" and "Your friend, J.D. Bright". The family history of the revolver passed down by Bright's descendants states: "Senator Jesse D. Bright was riding horseback from the Boston area to Washington, D.C. in haste. An important vote in the Senate was looming and Bright's attendance was vital. In front of Mr. Peters' farm, Senator Bright, sick with a high fever, fell from his horse. Mr. Peters carried the Senator to his farmhouse. Two weeks passed as Mr. Peters nursed Senator Bright back to health. Senator Bright purchased the pistol and gifted it to Mr. Peters as a token of his appreciation...About sixty years later, two of the late Senator Bright's granddaughters were driving a car from Boston to Washington, D.C. The roads were in poor condition. The granddaughters, Margaret and Marian Bright, were lost. They stopped their car at the Peters' farm to ask directions. Two older women lived on the farm. They were the daughters of the late Mr. Peters. The two Ms. Peters invited the Bright granddaughters into the farmhouse to have supper. The dinner was fortuitous, as the Peters women showed the Bright girls their prized possession: the Jesse D. Bright Pistol. The connection was made. They became immediate friends. When the last of the Peters daughters passed away, the Jesse D. Bright pistol was bequeathed to Margaret and Marion Bright." When Margaret and Marian Bright died from injuries sustained in a car accident in Providence, Rhode Island, the revolver was passed on to their remaining sister, Georgia Bright McLaughlin (1892-1971). She in turn passed it on to her son Robert Bright McLaughlin (1912-2000) in 1963, and, in 1984, the revolver was given to his son John Robert McLaughlin from whom it was purchased by the current owner.Jes
more... Provenance: The Peters Family; The Bright Family; Private Collection

Colt "Fluck/Walker Replacement" Variation Dragoon Revolver

Lot #3153 (Sale Order 154 of 606)

Very Scarce, Finest Known Colt "Fluck/Walker Replacement" Variation Dragoon Percussion Revolver

This revolver was manufactured in 1848 and is in exceptional condition. It falls into the reported 2001 to 3000 serial number range for the "Walker Replacement Dragoons" identified by researcher John J. Fluck in 1956. He estimated 300 were made to replace the Walker revolvers that had failed and indicated they were made for the U.S. military using original Walker parts and reworked parts. They are also known as "pre-First Model Dragoons" and "Second Contract Dragoons" and are among the rarest of the roughly 19,000 Colt Dragoon revolvers. More recent research by Dick Salzer, David Basnet, G. Maxwell Longfield, and others has changed our understanding of this model and shown that they were not replacements for broken Walkers or made from recycled or repaired Walker components as Fluck had theorized. In "Debunking the Fluck Myth: Colt Legends Die Hard" by Salzer for the American Society of Arms Collectors in 2019, the author notes that these revolvers are actually the first Dragoons sold to the government, and "The obvious conclusion is that Colt, for reasons of completeness perhaps, chose to number the guns made for the second government contract in a closed, out-of-sequence series, beginning with 2001 and continuing to 3000. That left him with a gap in his civilian production between 1340 and 2000 which he subsequently filled with later production guns." These revolvers saw hard use out West making high condition examples like this one very scarce. In fact, this is the finest example known, making it well deserving of the finest private or public collection! The revolver has the characteristic “Walker Replacement Dragoon” features that include: long, Walker style, back strap; modified, Walker Model, trigger guard; cylinder with roll-engraved Ranger and Indian fight scene and distinctive pressure ridge just ahead of the locking notches; small Walker type serial numbers; roll-stamped barrel marking ("ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY") that reads from the breech to the bore; "COLT'S/PATENT/U.S." stamped in the middle of the left side of the frame; and "P" Ordnance sub-inspection mark stamped on the back strap, trigger guard, cylinder, left side of the barrel lug, and wedge. The revolver has the Colt military blue finish on the barrel, casehardened loading lever frame and hammer, and brass trigger guard and back strap. The one-piece walnut grip has an oil finish. The cylinder has oval stops and lacks the safety pins found on later Colt Dragoon revolvers. The revolver has the early V-shaped mainspring. The full serial number is stamped on the back strap, trigger guard, frame, barrel lug and the cylinder. The partial serial number "273" is stamped on the inside of the grip and on the cylinder arbor. The loading lever is stamped with the partial serial number "83". The right side of the grip is stamped with the script "WAT" initials of Ordnance Final Inspector MAJ. William A. Thornton surrounded by an oval border. The left side of the grip is stamped with the Ordnance Sub-inspector's script initials "NAP" in an oval.

Class: Antique

Very fine. The barrel retains 70% original blue finish with sharp edges and a crisp address on the top flat. The wedge shows traces of the niter blue finish. The loading lever is correct with the assembly number "83" stamped on it which corresponds to the number on the barrel. The loading lever has 75% of the original casehardened finish. The cylinder has an even, gray-brown patina and retains all of the Ranger and Indian fight scene with strong "MODEL U.S.M.R./COLT'S PATENT", serial number and sub-inspection marks. The frame and hammer retain 60% plus of the dove-gray casehardened finish with crisp patent markings and serial numbers. There is some heavy pitting in the hammer well and some very minor pitting on the right side of the hammer and on the edge of the recoil shields. The brass trigger guard and back strap are excellent with a mellow age patina and scattered age discoloration. The serial numbers and ordnance inspection marks are crisp. The very fine grip shows moderate handling wear with small chips on the forward edges. The Ordnance Inspector's and Sub-Inspector's initials on the lower portion of the grip are sharp. The cylinder does not rotate when the hammer is cocked (this is why the gun is in exceptional condition- it was put up when it broke!). This is undoubtedly the finest example of an ultra-rare Walker Replacement Dragoon Revolver known!

Provenance: The George S. Lewis Jr. Collection

Samuel Colt Brevete a Paris Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

Lot #3154 (Sale Order 155 of 606)

One-of-a-Kind Documented Colt Patent Model 1851 Squareback Navy Percussion Revolver Made as a Prototype for French Patent Approval and Future Manufacture in France

From the Samuel Colt Personal Collection, this revolver at first glance looks like rare and desirable but standard "Second Model Squareback Trigger Guard" configuration Colt Model 1851 Navy manufactured c. 1851 in very nice condition; however, closer inspection quickly reveals that this revolver is anything but a standard Colt. First off, the revolver has no serial numbers nor any Colt patent markings on the cylinder or frame (a "4" internally has been previously noted possibly an assembly number). The cylinder does have the classic Naval Battle of Campeche scene, but has a blank area where the patent marking is usually found. Turning our attention to the barrel, we find that the barrel is inscribed with "SAMUEL COLT BREVETE A PARIS" rather than stamped with a standard barrel address. This marking is a key clue as to the likely origin of the revolver. The revolver is finished in the typical fashion with a blued barrel and cylinder, casehardened frame as well as loading lever and hammer, nitre blue screws and trigger, military style non-plated brass grip frame, and a varnished walnut grip. It has an atypical bead on post style front sight and a small notch on the hammer for a rear sight. All identifiable parts except the barrel are Hartford 1851 2nd Model squareback parts.The revolver is featured and discussed on pages 92 and 93 of "Samuel Colt: Arms, Art & Invention" by Herbert G. Houze where it is identified as a "Sample Patent Verification Belt Pistol" with no serial number from the Derek Povah Collection and identified as manufactured in November 1851. The book was published in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name organized by The Wadsworth Athenaeum Museum of Art in Hartford, Connecticut. Documents from the Wadsworth Athenaeum Museum of Art relating to the revolver being loaned to them for their exhibit are included. Only two firearms were borrowed from private collections for the Wadsworth exhibition, and this was the only Colt. This historic revolver is completely original, and one-of-a-kind, and is certainly of museum quality and importance.The book also notes that Samuel Colt's 1861 inventory of his "small office" notably listed "1 Navy Pistol marked in French" suggesting this revolver became part of Colt's collection. The revolver is further described as: "Although the revolver illustrated here has long been regarded as a French copy or counterfeit of a Colt Belt Pistol, it is actually something entirely different. To satisfy French patent law, verification samples of patented designs had to be submitted to government officials within six months of a patent's issuance. To satisfy these requirements, William E. Newton, Colt's European patent attorney, initially hired a Parisian gunmaker to build a sample in September 1851, based upon the enrolled patent drawings. However, the arrangements came to naught when this maker, whose name is not known, became 'terribly frightened at the amount of work in it' and withdrew from the project. As a result, Newton decided to have the verification sample made from 'the pieces of the one you let me have.' Problems were evidently encountered in carrying out this plan, as Newton informed Colt in November 1851 that the maker he had engaged to do the work, Louis-Francois Devisme, had to make 'a barrel following your plan' before the pistol could be finished. Interestingly, the cylinder of this revolver was roll-engraved with an unfinished die that did not include the standard COLT'S PATENT / No. panel." William Edward Newton (1818-1879) was a London born surveyor and civil engineer. He joined Newton, Berry & Son (later Newton & Son) with his father and spent much of his career working as a patent agent. In an included letter from Arnold M. Chernoff to Mark Schumann, the revolver is also noted as featured on page 700 of the two-volume record of the Nunnemacher Collection, and Chernoff's letter also provided the additional provenance details below.

Class: Antique

Extremely fine with 80% plus original blue finish on the barrel, 30% of original blue on the cylinder, 50% plus original case colors, generally smooth gray and brown patina on the balance of the steel, aged patina on the grip straps, and mild overall wear. The cylinder scene and barrel markings are distinct. The grip is also very fine and has some nice figure and grain, general small scratches and dings, and mild edge wea
more... Provenance: The Samuel Colt Small Office Collection; The Rudolph J. Nunnemacher Collection; The Milwaukee Public Museum; The John Solley III Collection; The Antique Armory Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee; Arnold Marcus Chernoff Ltd.; The Mark Schumann Collection; The Derek Povah Collection

Cased Engraved Colt London Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

Lot #3155 (Sale Order 156 of 606)

Exceptional Presentation Cased Deluxe Factory Engraved, Silver Plated, and Inscribed Colt London Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

This incredible Colt 1849 Pocket dates to 1854 in Colt's London serial number range and has exhibition quality scroll and floral engraving covering 75% plus of the visible surfaces aside from the cylinder which has the iconic stage coach hold-up scene. The fine scroll patterns even cover the majority of the loading lever. The "Colt's Patent" marking on the frame is inscribed in a banner in Old English style script. The back strap is neatly inscribed with the initials "E M W." The barrel has a cone front sight and the "{ADDRESS COL. COLT/LONDON}" address. The barrel and cylinder have the London proofs, and the serial numbers are all matching. The factory dot marking is by the primary serial numbers confirming the revolver was selected for special finishing. The grip is a fancy grade walnut with a piano varnish finish. The English brass bound oak case has "E.M.W." inscribed in the same font on the central escutcheon, Colt's loading and cleaning directions label inside the lid, green baize lining, bullet, L combination tool, blued Colt's patent bullet mold, Eley Bros. cap tin, and bag shaped James Dixon & Sons powder flask. Similar engraving can bee seen on other London Colt revolvers, for examples see "Colonel Colt London: The History of Colt's London Firearms, 1851-1857" by Joseph G. Rosa and R.L. Wilson's books on Colt engraving. A '49 Pocket with essentially the same case and accessories can be seen on page 150-151 of the former as well as examples in Wilson's books such as page 243 of "The Colt Engraving Book Volume 1." Few examples have this degree of embellishment or remain in this high of condition.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine with crisp engraving, 75% plus original silver plating remaining, mostly bright silver on the left, darker patina from resting in the case on the cylinder and right side, and mild overall wear. The grip is fine and has attractive figure, smooth finish, a few light scratches, and minor edge wear. The timing is off; otherwise, mechanically fine. The case and accessories are very good and have light age and storage related wear. Overall, this is a very attractive cased London '49 Pocket with beautiful factory engraving from one of Colt's English engravers. While the identity of "E.M.W." is unknown, they must have been very proud to own this extraordinary Colt revolver.

Colt U.S. Navy Contract Model 1851 Revolver

Lot #3156 (Sale Order 157 of 606)

Scarce Colt U.S. Navy Contract Model 1851 Percussion Revolver with Iron Trigger Guard and Back Strap

This Colt Fourth Model 1851 Revolver was manufactured in 1859. The revolver has the distinctive Fourth Model large rounded trigger guard, recoil shield with no capping channel and 'Black Navy' blued iron trigger guard and back strap. The revolver has a blue barrel and cylinder with case-hardened loading lever, frame and hammer. The one-piece walnut grip has an oil finish. The cylinder is roll-engraved with the Texas Navy battle scene. The barrel has a brass cone front sight and the top flat is marked: "-ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT.-" . The left side of the frame is roll-stamped: "COLTS/PATENT/U.S." A small "G" Colt inspection mark is stamped on the left side of the trigger guard at the junction of the frame and grip and a "B" is stamped on the left front trigger guard bow. The top of the cylinder is roll-stamped with "COLT"S PATENT NO." followed by the serial number. The full serial number is stamped on the barrel, frame, trigger guard and back strap. The partial serial number, "0744", is stamped on the top of the loading lever. All of the serial numbers match. The revolver has no visible Ordnance or Navy inspection or property marks other than "U.S." on the left side of the frame. This revolver is one of the final group of 600 Colt M1851 Navy revolvers delivered to the Navy by Colt in September 1859. Approximately 2640 M1851 "Black Navy" revolvers were purchased by the U.S.N. between June 1856 and September 1859.

Class: Antique

Fine. The revolver barrel and cylinder have a smooth, blue-brown, patina with nearly 20% of the original blue finish visible in protected areas. The loading lever, frame and hammer retain 60% of the original casehardened finish with strong case colors. The trigger guard and back strap have been lightly cleaned and are satin gray with some of the original blue finish visible in protected areas. The cylinder has nearly all of the roll-engraved naval scene intact with several small areas of pitting on the forward portion of the cylinder. The rear face of the cylinder and percussion nipples have light-moderate flash pitting. All of the cylinder safety pins remain intact. Markings are sharp. The grips are fine with light handling wear. Mechanically excellent.

Identified Cased Civil War Colt Model 1855 "Root" Revolver

Lot #3157 (Sale Order 158 of 606)

Identified Civil War Presentation Cased Colt Model 1855 "Root" Sidehammer Percussion Pocket Revolver with Documentation

This Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver or "Root" revolver was manufactured in 1856. The revolver has an octagon barrel and five-shot cylinder and has a high polish blue finish with casehardened loading lever and hammer. The one-piece walnut grip has a high gloss piano finish. The barrel has the second style marking with pointing hand and "COLT'S PATENT/1855" followed by "ADDRESS COL. COLT/HARTFORD CT.U.S.A." in two lines. The cylinder is roll engraved with the "cabin and Indian fight scene". The serial number is located on the underside of the barrel, on the cylinder, and on the butt. All of the serial numbers match. The revolver is complete with a mahogany English style casing with maroon velvet lining and five compartments. The case contains: an Eley Bros. cap tin with green paper label, a brass two-cavity bullet mold with "COLTS/PATENT" on the iron sprue cutter, a powder flask with green leather cover and brass top, and steel screwdriver with wooden handle. The revolver came from Massachusetts and is complete with a C.D.V. of the original owner Thomas J. Parker. The C.D.V. shows Parker in a dress coat with sergeant's stripes and is inscribed on the back: "Presented by T. J. Parker now at Liberty, Va. April 15th 1864 to his Father Wm Parker now at New Boston, NH." Documentation with the revolver includes Parker's service records. Parker's records indicate that he enlisted in Co. B of the 32nd Massachusetts Infantry on November 18, 1861, for three years. He was a farmer from New Hampshire before the war. He was promoted to sergeant in 1863 and was wounded in action on September 30, 1864, but returned to his unit in January 1865. In February 1865, Parker was promoted to 1st lieutenant in Co. A of the 28th Massachusetts Infantry. Shortly after returning home from leave to visit his family, he was shot on March 25, 1865, in the right side at an engagement listed as "Watkin's House" near Petersburg, Virginia. Lieutenant Thomas J. Parker died from the gunshot wound on April 21, 1865, at Annapolis, Maryland, two weeks after the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House and the same day President Lincoln's funeral train left Washington, D.C., in a circuitous route back to Springfield, Illinois. Soon Parker's family would have also been mourning.

Class: Antique

Excellent. The revolver retains 90% of the bright original high polish blue finish. There is some flaking and scattered light pitting on the right side of the frame adjacent to the cylinder and on the right side of the barrel. The cylinder has 80% of the blue finish and 95% of the cylinder scene. There is light to moderate flash pitting on the percussion nipples and rear face of the cylinder. The casehardened loading lever, hammer, cylinder pin and trigger have 90% of the original finish with strong case colors. The grip is excellent and has nearly all of the original varnish. Markings are crisp. The case is fine. The exterior has only minor handling and storage marks. The interior lining is faded and has compression marks on the top and bottom with some minor tears from the front sight. The cap tin and flask are in fine condition. The bullet mold has a number of dents in one side from use as a hammer; the sprue cutter is bright, and the mold shows minimal wear. The screwdriver has a number of light dents in the handle but is in good overall condition. The C.D.V. of Thomas Parker is in fine overall condition with minor wear. This is an exceptional example of a high condition cased Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket revolver that is identified to a specific Civil War soldier with extensive documentation.

Provenance: Lieutenant Thomas J. Parker of the 28th Massachusetts Infantry; Property of a Gentleman

Ottoman Snider-Poilvache Conversion Rifle-Musket

Lot #3158 (Sale Order 159 of 606)

Rare Ottoman Issued Snider-Poilvache Breech Loading Conversion U.S. Springfield Rifle-Musket

Originally a Civil War U.S. contract 1861 muzzleloading percussion rifle-musket, and subsequently sent overseas as surplus in the post-Civil War era and converted for use by the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) in the late 1860s to the Snider-Poilvache breech loading system for use with .577 Snider type centerfire ammunition, utilizing a barrel assembly from a British Enfield Pattern 1853. The Ottoman "Snider-Poilvache" breech loading rifle-muskets differ from the standard British used Snider-Enfields in that they have a unique improved tip-up latching lever on the left, as designed by Belgian inventor Leonard Poilvache. These Ottoman Sniders are very rarely encountered stateside. The Snider system was originally designed and patented by American inventor Jacob Snider, who died in poverty in 1866 prior to recovering promised compensation from the British government who used his patented breech loading design. The top of the breech block is marked "SNIDER/PATENT" around an "S" in an arrow logo, with Arabic numerals on the underside of the breech block and breech lever, and the lock is marked "1864" at the rear with "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" at the center.

Class: Antique

Good, with some scattered light to moderate pitting, freckling, and most of the arsenal blue finish on the rear sight. Stock is also good, with scattered dents and scratches. Absent firing pin, otherwise mechanically fine.

Colt Berdan Trapdoor Conversion 1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket

Lot #3159 (Sale Order 160 of 606)

Scarce Colt Factory Berdan Breech Loading Trapdoor Conversion of a Barnett Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket

These conversions were performed by the Colt factory c. 1866-1867 utilizing stocks of leftover Civil War era imported Pattern 1853 Enfield type rifle-muskets, in which they were transformed to the Berdan trapdoor breech loading system for use with the .58 Roberts centerfire metallic cartridge. It is visually similar to the more commonly encountered Allin patent trapdoors made at Springfield Armory during the same time, but is slightly different. The left stock flat is stamped "PATENTED/FEB. 27, 1866" in reference to Hiram Berdan's U.S. patent number 52,925 which depicts a different but similar jointed block trapdoor design. This is the same Hiram Berdan of Civil War fame with the U.S. Sharpshooter's regiment; lesser known for his later successes in gun design, where he profited handsomely. Berdan's trapdoor design would be adopted by Russia, in which Colt built guns (not conversions) on contract for them, known as the "Type I" Berdan rifles by collectors today, with the subsequent "Type II" Berdan designed bolt action rifles adopted and used as the standard shoulder arm of the Russian military from 1870-1895. "BARNETT/LONDON" marked lock. Conversion serial number "418" stamped on the bottom of the breech block, breech securing piece and inside the cutout breech area. The trapdoor breech block is able to be easily removed from the gun by pressing the tip of a spring that protrudes ahead of the breech securing piece. Another example is pictured on page 476 of "The Book of Colt Firearms" by R.L. Wilson.

Class: Antique

Very good, retains 30% of the original blue finish on the barrel, strong patterns of muted case colors visible on the breech block, scattered heavy freckling/oxidation, a few patches of light pitting, and smooth brown and gray patina on the balance. Stock is fine with scattered scratches and dents, defined edges and crisp patent marking. Mechanically excellent.

Needham Conversion U.S. Springfield Rifle-Musket with Bayonet

Lot #3160 (Sale Order 161 of 606)

Fenian Brotherhood Inspected Needham Breech Loading Conversion U.S. Springfield Model 1863 Rifle-Musket with Bayonet

Originally a Civil War muzzleloading U.S. Springfield rifle-musket that was one of a reported 5,020 subsequently converted c. 1869 to a breech loader using the Needham side opening system for use with centerfire cartridges, as used by the Fenian Brotherhood, an Irish-American secret society. These rifle-muskets were famously used in the Fenian raids on Canada after the Civil War. "IN" stamped on the left stock flat, indicating ownership by the Fenian Brotherhood. "1862" dated "SPRINGFIELD" marked lock. Includes a "US" marked socket bayonet.

Class: Antique

Very good, retains patterns of darkened case colors on the breech area, scattered heavy freckling overall, gray and brown patina on the bright surfaces, and some areas of mild pitting. Stock is fine as arsenal refinished, with scattered scratches and dents, and a repaired spliced section on the right ahead of the breech. Mechanically fine. Bayonet is very good.

Miller Breech Loading Conversion 1861 Rifle-Musket

Lot #3161 (Sale Order 162 of 606)

Meriden Manufacturing Co. Miller Breech Loading Rimfire Conversion Parkers, Snow & Co. Model 1861 Rifle-Musket

Originally a Civil War U.S. contract 1861 muzzleloading percussion rifle-musket, this is one of approximately 2,000 converted by the Meriden Manufacturing Co. circa 1865-1867 to the Miller patent breech loading system for use with .58 rimfire ammunition. Designed and patented by William H. and George W. Miller; reference U.S. patent 47,902 dated May 23, 1865. It utilizes a unique hinged breech block that tips upward for loading and releases with a spring-loaded latch, with an arm located on the left of the breech block that trips the spring-loaded extractor. "1864" dated lock with Parkers, Snow & Co. address, the breech block is marked with Miller patent marking and Meriden manufacturer address, and numbered "929" on bottom and on the breech latch.

Class: Antique

Fine, with scattered mild freckling and smooth gray and brown patina, strong traces of original case colors visible on the breech block, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is very fine, with some scattered dents and scratches, a small chip ahead of the trigger guard, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.

Civil War Era E. G. Lamson & Co. Palmer Bolt Action Carbine

Lot #3162 (Sale Order 163 of 606)

Outstanding Civil War Era E. G. Lamson & Co. Palmer Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine

The Palmer carbine holds the distinction of being the first metallic cartridge bolt action firearm ever adopted by the U.S. Ordnance Department. The bolt does not contain a firing pin and is simply used to seat the cartridge and seal the breech. It fires with a traditional side lock. Approximately 1,001 of these carbines were ordered on contract by the U.S. government late in the Civil War but were delivered too late to see action. It has small "M.M" (Miles Moulton) inspection initials on the left of the breech, left stock flat, and ahead of the buttplate tang and a circled script "MM" inspection cartouche stamped on the left stock flat.

Class: Antique

Excellent, retains 99% original plum blue finish on the barrel with a few minor handling marks. 95% plus vibrant original case colors remain on the lock and hammer, with strong case colors visible on the bolt handle, trigger guard, and buttplate with some areas of fading. Some patches of light pitting visible on the lower tang. The stock is also excellent with attractive original raised grain, defined edges, a few minor dents, and exceptionally crisp cartouche and stampings. Mechanically excellent. This exceptional example of a scarce Civil War era Palmer carbine, a significant piece in the development of military arms as well as firearms in general, would make an excellent addition to any U.S. martial collection!

U.S. Contract Spencer 1865 Repeating Carbine

Lot #3163 (Sale Order 164 of 606)

Attractive U.S. Contract Spencer Model 1865 Repeating Carbine with German Proofs

Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. manufactured the Model 1865 carbines in 1865-1866, serial numbered in the approximate range 1-23000, chambered for use with 56-50 "50 Spencer" rimfire. Spencers continued to be used by the U.S. Army in the American West after the Civil War during various conflicts with Native American tribes until they were replaced by the Springfield Trapdoor rifles and carbines. Some of these Spencer carbines were sold as surplus to France for use during the Franco-Prussian War, and that is likely the case with this example given the 1890s German "crown/V" on hand marks stamped on the top of the barrel and frame at the breech. It otherwise has the standard markings and features of the Model 1865 Spencers and is equipped with the Stabler cut-off. A small circular brass inventory plaque numbered "728" is affixed to the bottom of the buttstock behind the lower tang. Many of the U.S. surplus arms sold to the French were never used, but you still very rarely see a Spencer made after the end of the Civil War that has crossed the pond twice and remains in this high level of condition!

Class: Antique

Excellent plus, retains 97% original blue finish on the barrel, 95% plus vivid original case colors remain on the frame and components with some areas of scattered minor freckling, and the markings and edges in the metal are distinct. Wood is also very fine with attractive original raised grain, a few light handling marks, defined edges and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. This outstanding Spencer Model 1865 carbine would make a fine addition to any antique firearms collection!

Massachusetts Arms Co. Wesson & Leavitt Dragoon Revolver

Lot #3164 (Sale Order 165 of 606)

Exceptional and Scarce Massachusetts Arms Co. Wesson & Leavitt Percussion Dragoon Revolver

Only around 1,000 of these revolvers were manufactured between 1850-1851 before production was halted due to a patent infringement suit won by Samuel Colt. The design was in part by Edwin Wesson, older brother of Daniel B. Wesson of later Smith & Wesson fame. The younger Wesson and Horace Smith were among the incorporators of the Massachusetts Arms Co. "MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS" is marked on the top strap. "WESSON'S & LEAVITT'S PATENT" is marked on the lock. "LEAVITTS PATENT APRIL 29. 1837" is on the back of the cylinder, and "WESSON'S PATENT AUG. 28. 1849" is on the bevel gear. "144" is marked on the recoil shield and underside of the top strap, and "488" is on the back of the barrel lug.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine with 70% plus of the bright high polish blue finish on the barrel and back strap, 50% original blue on the cylinder, 50% original case colors, mostly smooth gray patina on the balance, a couple of patches of corrosion on the cylinder, and generally minor overall wear. The grip is very fine and has strong original finish, several light dings and scratches, and mild edge wear. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection

Civil War U.S. Starr Model 1863 Army Single Action Revolver

Lot #3165 (Sale Order 166 of 606)

Exceptional Civil War U.S. Starr Model 1863 Army Single Action Percussion Revolver

Reportedly, 32,000 of these Model 1863 revolvers were manufactured between 1863-1865, with the majority purchased on government contract. The Starr Arms Co. Model 1863 Army revolver was one of the most widely issued revolvers of the American Civil War alongside the Colt Model 1860 Army and the Remington New Model Army. Most show signs of significant use, but this revolver remains in exceptional condition. It has the standard Starr markings along with single letter U.S. Ordnance sub-inspection marks and boxed script inspection cartouches stamped on either side of the grip. Matching visible serial numbers located on the front of the frame below the loading lever, inside the hammer well, barrel, cylinder, on the left of both grip straps, and stamped on top of the one-piece walnut grip.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine, retains 85% plus original blue finish with some areas of flaking and smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, some scattered scratches and light freckling, a patch of light pitting on top, 80% vibrant original case colors, with sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Grip is very fine with defined edges, some scattered mild dents and scratches, visible cartouches, and smooth oiled finish. Mechanically excellent. This attractive Civil War Starr Model 1863 Army revolver is one of the finer surviving examples.

Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection

Civil War Richmond Second Type "Confederate Sharps" Carbine

Lot #3166 (Sale Order 167 of 606)

Rare and Desirable Civil War Richmond Second Type "Confederate Sharps" Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Approximately 1,900 Sharps type carbines were manufactured by S.C. Robinson, located in the Confederate capitol of Richmond, for the Confederate Army between 1862-1863 prior to the Confederate government purchasing the S.C. Robinson factory in March 1863 in which they continued to manufacture an additional estimated 3,000 carbines into 1864. Other sources state approximately 5,200 of these carbines were manufactured in total. This example, serial number 3787, would have been manufactured after the Confederate government assumed control of the factory. Like most Confederate weapons, surviving examples of these carbines are difficult to find in any condition and typically show signs of hard use. They likely saw use primarily with cavalry units like their Union counterparts. Features blade and notch sights, serial number "3787" marked on the upper tang, lock plate and underneath the breech of the barrel, very faint remnants of the "RICHMOND, VA" marking on top of the breech, with a saddle bar and ring, sling swivel on the bottom of the buttstock, brass barrel band and buttplate. Upside down period initials "JEA" carved on the right of the buttstock.

Class: Antique

Good as a Confederate issued carbine, with smooth artificially enhanced brown patina overall and scattered light pitting and surface corrosion. Wood is also good as sanded and re-oiled, with numerous scattered scratches and dents, and some cracks visible at some of the edges. Mechanically fine. This rare Richmond "Sharps" carbine serves as an important solid representative example of one of the most iconic Confederate weapons!

Civil War Confederate Fayetteville Armory Rifle

Lot #3167 (Sale Order 168 of 606)

Civil War Confederate Fayetteville Armory Percussion Rifle

The Fayetteville rifles were copies of the U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1855 rifle, manufactured with machinery captured from the U.S. arsenals at Harpers Ferry, Virginia and Fayetteville, North Carolina. An estimated 8,000-9,000 of these well-made rifles were manufactured between 1862-1865. Features a blade/stud front sight that doubles for use with a socket bayonet, blued rear sight with flip-up leafs graduated up to 500 yards, iron ramrod with tulip head, brass forearm cap, trigger guard, buttplate, and flat barrel bands secured by band springs. In addition to the "1864" date behind the hammer, the lock plate is stamped with an eagle and shield above "C.S.A." followed by "FAYETTEVILLE". "V/P/eagle head" proofs stamped on the left quarter of the breech, with faint traces of an "1864" date on top of the breech. The two barrel bands are stamped "U" facing the band springs. The heel of the buttplate is stamped "CSA".

Class: Antique

Good as Confederate used, exhibits smooth brown and gray patina on the barrel with some characteristic deep flash pitting on the top of the breech with some evidence of filing on the bolster and applied brown finish, 50% faded original blue finish on the rear sight with defined proofs and lock markings. Brass exhibits an attractive bright golden patina. Stock is also very good as sanded and refinished, with some scattered light scratches and dents, a repair visible beneath the lock, and an absent section above the lock at the breech. Mechanically fine. This Confederate Fayetteville Armory rifle would make a fine addition to any Civil War arms collection!

Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection

Courtney & Tennant Confederate Naval Cutlass

Lot #3168 (Sale Order 169 of 606)

Exceptional Courtney & Tennant Confederate Naval Cutlass

This Confederate Naval Cutlass was manufactured by Robert Mole & Son's of Birmingham, England, and imported by Courtney & Tennant of Charleston, South Carolina. The cutlass has a double-edged, 19 1/2 inch wasp wristed blade with single fuller. The obverse ricasso is stamped; "COURTNEY & TENNANT/CHARLESTON, S.C." in a rectangle. "MOLE" is stamped on the back of the blade. The cutlass has a three-branch brass guard with down-turned quillian and two-piece checkered, hard rubber grip.

Class: Other

Exceptionally fine. The bright blade has nearly all of the original polish with some scattered and minor age discoloration. The markings are crisp. The brass guard is in very fine original condition. The hard rubber grip is fine with minor handling wear. This is an exceptional example of an imported Confederate Naval Cutlass.

U.S. Harpers Ferry 1855 Rifle-Musket Dated 1858

Lot #3169 (Sale Order 170 of 606)

Exceptional U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1855 Percussion Rifle-Musket Dated 1858 with Long Range Sight

The Model 1855 rifle-muskets were the first U.S. martial weapons designed for use with .58 caliber Minie bullets and were widely used during the Civil War, and first saw action in the Coeur d'Alene War in the Pacific Northwest in 1858. Between 1857-1861, 47,115 Model 1855 rifle-muskets were manufactured at Springfield Armory, and another 12,158 were manufactured at Harpers Ferry. The Model 1861 later replaced the Model 1855 due to the Maynard primer's added expense and unreliability in rough conditions. Dated "1858" on the lock and barrel with the standard front sight/bayonet lug, early long range style rear sight graduated 1-4 on the base and 5-8 on the ladder, all iron fittings aside from the brass forend cap, "U.S./HARPERS FERRY" marked lock with the federal eagle and shield motif on the primer door, "V/P/(eagle)" barrel proof markings, two oval script inspection cartouches including "JB" (James Henry Burton) and "JAS" (John A. Schaeffer) stamped on the left stock flat surrounding "W.C.K." (William C. Kirby) small stamped inspection initials, with "US" and "8" marked on the buttplate tang.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine. The metal surfaces retain their armory bright, with no evidence of flash pitting, some minor surface freckling, some light pitting on the buttplate, and sharp markings and edges overall in the metal. Stock is excellent with highly attractive original figured grains, some light handling marks and dents, defined edges overall, and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. This exceptional Harpers Ferry Model 1855 rifle-musket would be difficult to improve upon!

Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection

Civil War Era Sharps New Model 1859 Percussion Military Rifle

Lot #3170 (Sale Order 171 of 606)

Civil War Era Sharps New Model 1859 Percussion Military Rifle Potentially Issued to the Berdan Sharpshooters Mentioned in Sword's Berdan Sharps Book

This rifle is mentioned by serial number in the book "Sharpshooter: Hiram Berdan and His famous Sharpshooters and their Sharps Rifles" by Wiley Sword and noted as "Perhaps one of the few non double set triggered Berdan Sharps" in his section on rifles "Relevant to the Berdan Special Order." Frank Sellers in "Sharps Firearms" suggests 500 rifles were manufactured with double set triggers and 1,500 had standard triggers. Sellers also notes that these rifles fall in the 35000-57000 range "with a scattered few above this" confirming this rifle is potentially one of the Berdan rifles. The differences in the amount of estimated rifles with double set triggers vs regular triggers are based on different interpretations of General Ripley's instructions to Sharps. Ripley informed Palmer at Sharps that the company would be responsible for any additional costs if they complied with Berdan's requests; however, as Sword details, a New Model 1859 with double set triggers and a socket bayonet was actually the same price as a standard Army version with a saber bayonet the Ordnance Department originally ordered due to the expense of the saber bayonets. All we know for sure is that at least 500 rifles had double set triggers and some surviving Berdan rifles have regular single triggers. Sword believed the single triggers were generally just replacements, but it is not clear that this is the case. This rifle has standard markings and sights, a plain trigger, iron patch box, "M.N.M." inspection mark on the barrel, no visible cartouche (previously reported by Sword to have had the correct "JT" cartouche for a Berdan Sharps), and "E" markings on the bottom of the forend, trigger plate, and buttstock.

Class: Antique

Good. Mostly mottled gray and brown patina along the moderately pitted barrel, darker patina on the action, artificial gray patina visible on the replaced hammer, dark patina on the pitted patch box, and most of the refinished case colors on the replacement buttplate. The stock is fair and has some chips and slivers absent, even re-oiled finish, and numerous scrapes and dings throughout. Mechanically fine. This rifle has seen the heat of battle and is also importantly listed by Wiley Sword as a rifle relevant to the Berdan Sharpshooters.

New Jersey Civil War U.S. Colt Special 1861 Contract Rifle

Lot #3171 (Sale Order 172 of 606)

Excellent New Jersey Marked Civil War U.S. Colt Special Model 1861 Contract Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet

An estimated 100,000 Special Model 1861 rifle-muskets were manufactured by Colt before the end of the Civil War, loosely based on the British Pattern 1853 "Enfield" rifle-muskets, and some of the design elements were used on the Springfield Model 1863 rifle. When you consider Colt also manufactured over 200,000 revolvers during the war and suffered a factory fire, and the fact that many contractors failed to supply a few thousand firearms throughout the war, this number is incredible. This exceptional example has an "1862" dated lock and barrel, and was manufactured under contract with the State of New Jersey for their state units, with "N.J" stamped on the left barrel flat at the breech and on the left stock flat, and has a trumpet head ramrod, standard blade front and three leaf rear sights, "U" marked barrel bands, and "U.S" marked buttplate. Includes a "US" marked socket bayonet.

Class: Antique

Excellent, nearly as issued. The metal surfaces retain their armory bright with some minor freckling, and absolutely sharp markings and edges. The rear sight retains 85% of the original blue finish. The stock is also excellent, with highly attractive original oil finish and raised grains, distinct edges overall, a few minor dings and handling marks, and exceptionally crisp "N.J" stamping. Mechanically excellent. Bayonet is very fine with a few patches of corrosion. This outstanding example of a New Jersey Contract Colt Special Model 1861 rifle-musket would be difficult to improve upon!

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

If Mortal Man Can Civil War Pickett's Charge Oil Painting

Lot #3172 (Sale Order 173 of 606)

Massive Documented Original "If Mortal Man Can" Civil War Pickett's Charge Oil on Canvas Painting by Donald Prechtel with Additional Prints

"Pickett's Charge", often referred to as "the high water mark of the Confederacy", was an action that took place on the final day of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, and was so called due to General George Pickett's division of Virginians taking a very prominent role. The rash, poorly organized, and ill-fated attack by the secessionists on the center of the Union line on Cemetery Ridge began with what was likely the largest artillery duel of the war at around 1 p.m. on 3 July, with approximately 300 cannon involved, dispersed between the two sides. It was believed by the Confederate command that their artillery would be able to silence the Union guns, as well as soften up the infantry lines, allowing for their infantry assault to break the center of the line. After about an hour of artillery fire, the Confederate artillery was running out of ammunition and endangering their ability to support the infantry assault, so the assault was ordered to take place immediately. It is believed that the Union artillery commander had deliberately had his guns taper off their fire to create the illusion to their opposition that their barrage was finding success. The nine to eleven brigades of General Lee's planned assault comprised roughly 12,500 men and stepped out of the woods of Seminary Ridge toward the Union line around 2 p.m. The rebel assault immediately came under fire from the Union batteries that had not been silenced, but continued their slow assault across 3/4 of the mile of open ground anyway. As the Confederate assault closed on the Union line it became much less cohesive, receiving both canister shot and musket fire as they reached the Emmitsburg Road, which was 300 yards from the low stone wall of the Union line. It is estimated that as much as two-thirds of the Confederate force never made it beyond this point. Pickett's division however, with brigades led by generals Kemper, Garnett, and Armistead managed to cross the road and wheel slightly left into the southern portion of an angle of the Union line that would simply become known as, "The Angle". The three Virginia brigades managed to open up a couple moved to exploit a gap that had opened in the Union line due to the inexplicable retreat of the 71st Pennsylvania. This left a portion of the low stone wall defended only by a handful of the 71st that remained, the 268 men of the Irish 69th Pennsylvania, and the two 3-inch guns of Cushing's battery. At this point General Armistead led the Virginians over the wall, with his hat stuck atop his sword, into fierce hand to hand combat with the men of the 69th. It is this particular moment that is depicted in this painting in very graphic detail, including what appears to be the death of Lieutenant Alonzo Cushing, who was eventually awarded the Medal of Honor in 2014. At that point the disorganized Confederate attack began to stall, with the 72nd Pennsylvania Zouaves rushing in to help plug the gap. The Confederate attack faded away, having suffered over 6,500 killed, wounded, and captured, over 2,500 of which were from Pickett's division, with over half of its field officers being casualties and all three brigade commanders killed or captured, the division was basically destroyed. This massive, beautifully done painting by Donald Prechtel depicts General Armistead bravely leading his Virginians over the low stone wall of Cemetery Ridge in the desperate last act of the ill-fated attack that would become known as the "high water mark of the Confederacy". In vivid color it shows the desperate effort to turn the tide by the Irishmen of the 69th Pennsylvania and of Cushing's battery. Donald Prechtel began his career as a professional painter in 1968, being known for his historical paintings as well as landscapes and other nature. His paintings are featured in multiple museums and collections, including the Virginia Military Institute. Including the large frame the painting measures approximately 48 1/4 x 68 1/4 inches and is signed by the artist in the lower right along with a "94" copyright. Included with the painting is documentation pertaining to the original order and purchase of the piece as well as original sketches from the artist. Also included are nine signed prints of the piece and a plaque describing the subject of the painting and the name.

Class: Other

Excellent, the painting itself retaining its vivid colors and detail with only the slightest evidence of wear. The frame is also excellent with only the slightest handling/storage wear and having an attractively antiqued finish. This is an incredible work of art depicting one of the most pivotal moments of the Civil War which could become a centerpiece for any such collecti
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3rd Veteran Volunteers New Haven Arms Henry Lever Action Rifle

Lot #3173 (Sale Order 174 of 606)

Exceptional Documented New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle Issued to the 3rd Regiment U.S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry

This exceptional Henry lever action rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., in March 1865 as part of a U.S. contract. The rifle has a blued barrel and integral magazine, casehardened hammer and loading lever, brass receiver and buttplate and oil-finished walnut stock. The barrel is fitted with a nickel silver, square back, front sight and a dovetail mounted folding rear sight with 900 yard center notch. The rifle is equipped with a sling swivel on the left side of the stock and screw-fastened sling loop on the left side of the barrel. The brass buttplate is the second pattern with sharply pointed heel. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "HENRY'S PATENT.OCT.16.1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS.CO. NEWHAVEN.CT." A "&" factory inspection mark is stamped on the lower tang between the loading lever latch and the stock screw. The serial number is stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver. The serial number is also stamped on the left side of the lower receiver tang in the upper tang inlet of the stock and on the inside of the buttplate. All of the visible serial numbers match. The late style cap head buttplate and tang screws are, correctly, not serial numbered. The serial number of this rifle is listed on page 76 of "THE HISTORIC HENRY RIFLE" by Wiley Sword as one of the 627 U.S. contract Henry rifles issued to Companies B, C, I, H and K of the 3rd U.S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry (VVI) Regiment in 1865. The 3rd VVI was one of 10 infantry regiments recruited from veteran soldiers during late 1864 and early 1865. These troops were intended to act an elite unit and were armed with Henry, Sharps and Spencer rifles. As an incentive for volunteers, members of the VVI regiments were authorized to retain their rifles on discharge. The Civil War ended before the VVI regiments saw action. The 3rd VVI was organized at Camp Stoneman in the District of Columbia in February and March 1865. The regiment served in the Washington defenses, the Shenandoah Valley and at Camp Butler, Illinois before it mustered out of service on July 20, 1866. The 627 Henry rifles purchased by the Ordnance Department under the contracts of April 7, 1865 (500 rifles) and May 16, 1865 (127 rifles) have no Ordnance inspection marks or other distinguishing markings and can only be identified by serial number records in regimental orderly books.

Class: Antique

Very fine. This rifle is exceptional for a U.S. contract Henry rifle. The barrel has a blue-brown patina and retains 40% of the bright original blue finish which is mostly in the protected areas. The edges of the barrel are sharp and the metal surfaces have minimal handling marks. The New Haven Arms legend and serial number are crisp. The rear sight is fine and retains strong traces of the original niter blue on the elevator bar. The brass frame is in excellent condition. The brass has a beautiful un-polished patina. The side plate joints are crisp. The brass buttplate is in the same excellent condition as the frame and has an identical untouched patina. The hammer retains most of the dove-gray casehardened finish. The lever and trigger have a mellow brown patina. The stock is excellent with only a few scattered handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent. This is an outstanding Historic Henry Rifle and is one of the finest conditioned U.S. contract Henry rifles extant!

Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection

Civil War Kittredge & Co. Marked Brass Belt Cartridge Box

Lot #3174 (Sale Order 175 of 606)

Civil War Kittredge & Co. Marked Brass Belt Cartridge Box for .44 RF Rifle Cartridges

These brass belt cartridge boxes were produced by B. Kittredge & Co. during the Civil War era and originally intended as an accessory for the Frank Wesson rifles the firm was selling. The box was readily adaptable for use with .44 RF Henry cartridges, of which these have been attributed as an accessory for a Henry rifle as used during the Civil War. This design was patented by Augustus Bennett on January 27, 1863 (reissue April 14). Construction is solid brass with "B.KITTREDGE & Co CIN. OHIO./PATENTED. JAN.27.1863/REISSUED APL.14.63" stamped on the spring loaded lid, brass belt loops and niter blued spring (turned to a brown with some light pitting), and a round body.

Class: Other

Very fine overall with an attractive untouched age darkened golden patina. Three small holes on the lid. This is a must have accessory to pair with a Henry rifle!

Civil War U.S. Mass Arms Co. Second Model Maynard Carbine

Lot #3175 (Sale Order 176 of 606)

Exceptional Civil War U.S. Massachusetts Arms Co. Second Model Maynard Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Maynard carbines were easily among the best cavalry weapons available during the Civil War. Both sides used them and held them in high regard. Approximately 20,000 second model Maynard carbines were manufactured between 1864-1865. Some were issued to the 6th, 9th, and 11th Indiana Cavalry as well as the 10th and 11th East Tennessee Union Cavalry. Single letter inspection initials on some components, and two boxed script "JM" inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist. "O'N 21." stamped on the buttplate. With a saddle ring hook.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine, retains 95% original blue finish on the barrel with some scratches and nicks, 90% plus vivid original case colors with some minor fading at the leading edges of the frame, 60% plus original niter blue finish on the hammer, the buttplate retains 20% original niter blue finish, with a few patches of light freckling, and sharp edges and markings in the metal overall. Stock is fine with defined edges, numerous scattered scratches and dents, and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent.

U.S. Contract Spencer 1865 Repeating Carbine

Lot #3176 (Sale Order 177 of 606)

Very Fine U.S. Contract Spencer Model 1865 Repeating Carbine with German Proofs

Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. manufactured the Model 1865 carbines in 1865-1866, serial numbered in the approximate range 1-23000, chambered for use with 56-50 "50 Spencer" rimfire. Spencers continued to be used by the U.S. Army in the American West after the Civil War during various conflicts with Native American tribes until they were replaced by the Springfield Trapdoor rifles and carbines. Some of these Spencer carbines were sold as surplus to France for use during the Franco-Prussian War and that is likely the case with this example given the 1890s German "crown/V" proofs stamped on the top of the barrel and frame at the breech. It otherwise has the standard markings and features of the Model 1865 Spencers and is equipped with the Stabler cut-off. Four small carved "kill" notches are located at the toe of the stock.

Class: Antique

Very fine, retains 80% plus original blue finish on the barrel with a patch of light pitting visible on the left, 70% original case colors with some scattered light freckling, and scattered areas of dried grease. Wood is fine as sanded and re-oiled, with defined edges, faintly visible carvings on the left and bottom of the buttstock, some scattered mild scratches and dents, a few small chips at some of the edges, and visible cartouches. Mechanically excellent.

U.S. Civil War American Machine Works Smith Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot #3177 (Sale Order 178 of 606)

Very Fine U.S. Civil War American Machine Works Smith Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Reportedly, 30,362 Smith carbines were purchased by the U.S. Government throughout the Civil War. Some of these carbines were issued to the 3rd West Virginia Cavalry, who served as part of George Armstrong Custer's 3rd Division and played a pivotal role in the Battle of Moorefield in 1864. This Smith carbine was manufactured by American Machine Works in Springfield, Massachusetts. It utilized a special .50 caliber percussion cartridge which sealed the break action leading to higher pressure and thus velocity than the bullets fired from muzzle loading weapons. Blade front and ladder rear sights. A sling bar and ring are mounted on the left of the receiver. Small inspection initials marked on various components, and oval script "JH" inspection cartouche stamped on the left stock wrist. With a saddle ring hook.

Class: Antique

Very fine, retains 70% original blue finish on the barrel, 75% original case colors on the frame and hammer, 80% plus original bright niter blue finish on the breech latch and trigger guard tang with the buttplate mostly turned to a smooth brown patina, with scattered light freckling and smooth brown patina on the balance overall with sharp markings and edges in the metal. Wood is also very fine with defined edges, some scattered light scratches and dents, some minor chipping ahead of the buttplate, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.

Civil War U.S. Joslyn Model 1864 Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot #3178 (Sale Order 179 of 606)

Civil War U.S. Joslyn Model 1864 Saddle Ring Carbine

Approximately 8,000 Model 1864 Joslyn breech loading carbines were purchased by the Ordnance Department during the Civil War. Pinched blade front and three folding leaf rear sights. It has the correct hooded firing pin that distinguishes the Model 1864 carbine from the Model 1862 carbine. Matching serial number "11729" marked on the breechblock and upper tang. Two boxed script "FDL" inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock flat above the saddle ring bar, with small "F.D.L" initials stamped on the left of the breech and top of the stock ahead of the buttplate, and a small anchor is stamped on the bottom of the stock ahead of the trigger guard. "US" marked buttplate tang.

Class: Antique

Very good plus, retains 20% faded original blue finish on the barrel with smooth gray and brown patina on the balance of the iron surfaces with some scattered light freckling and sharp markings and edges. Stock is very fine, with scattered light scratches and dings and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.

Nimschke Engraved Remington "Improved" New Model Navy Revolver

Lot #3179 (Sale Order 180 of 606)

Stunning L.D. Nimschke Master Engraved Gold and Silver Plated Remington "Improved" New Model Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver

This incredible revolver was manufactured c. 1869-1875 and finished through Remington's special order department. These "Improved New Model" rimfire "conversions" were some of the earliest full-sized metallic cartridge revolvers and are significant links connecting the percussion era to the centerfire era. Many of these revolvers actually left the factory originally as cartridge revolvers rather than as conversions of existing percussion revolvers. That would have been the case for this beautiful piece of firearms art. It may have been made for a special presentation or exhibition and would have certainly captured a lot of attention. It features stunning engraving primarily consisting of elaborate scrollwork with beaded backgrounds along with wavy line and dot borders, a very attractive floral/snowflake style design on top of the frame at the breech, intertwining line motifs, crosshatching with dots at the top of the back strap, and shell accents. The engraving is classic Louise D. Nimschke work and has noticeable comparisons to the famous Ulysses S. Grant and Imperial Russian presentation New Model Army revolvers sold by Rock Island Auction in recent years. Comparisons between various patterns on the revolver can also be made to designs shown in Nimschke's scrapbook reproduced in "L.D. Nimschke: Firearms Engraver" by R.L. Wilson. The entwining line and dot motifs on the barrel, for example, are frequently found on Nimschke engraved firearms, and the crosshatching and dot designs are also frequently found in his work. The scrollwork itself is classic Nimschke style. The loading lever, cylinder, and hammer are gold plated. The remaining metal surfaces are silver plated. The barrel has a "pinched" blade front sight, "PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858. MARCH 17. 1865/E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. NEWYORK U.S.A./NEW MODEL" marked on top, and "14" and "45138" marked on the bottom. The rear of the cylinder and the breech plate also have "14." The trigger guard spur is marked "45/138." The back of each of the grips is marked "14/45138," and the left side of the butt is marked "45138" at the toe and "14" at the heel. All of the numbers match. A copper inventory tag marked "0538" accompanies the revolver.

Class: Antique

Excellent. The engraving and markings are crisp throughout. The revolver retains 90% of the original silver and 95% original gold plating. The only notable finish loss is some minor flaking on the trigger guard bow along with some minor cylinder drag lines and generally light handling and storage marks. The silver has an attractive aged patina. The grips are also excellent and have very minor age stress lines mainly at the screw holes, minor age and handling related wear, and attractive natural colors and grain. Mechanically excellent. This is certainly one of the finest Remington New Model cartridge conversion revolvers extant and would be near impossible to improve upon in terms of condition and artistry.

Heavy Barrel Percussion Target Rifle with Scope & Accessories

Lot #3180 (Sale Order 181 of 606)

Documented Heavy Barrel Percussion Civil War Sharpshooter/Target Rifle with Scope, False Muzzle, and Starter

This rifle and its accessories are featured in "Gun Digest 12th Edition" and "Gun Digest Treasury" by John T. Amber and also in "Civil War Guns" by William B. Edwards as an example of a Civil War sniper/sharpshooter's rifle or bench-rest rifle. "This Gun Collecting Game" from Gun Digest was also posted on GunDigest.com on July 28, 2009. The rifle was in Amber's collection, and he served as the editor of Gun Digest from 1951-1979 and was also editor emeritus in 1980-1986. While the weight is noted as 25 lbs. in the articles, the overall weight of the rifle without the false muzzle is approximately 28 lbs. 11.2 oz. per our scale. It was clearly designed for precision shooting from a rest. Sharpshooters often brought their own target rifles and "telescope rifles" during the Civil War. The muzzle is cut and drilled for the included false muzzle and brass bullet starter set and has a cant block installed on the underside and the dovetailed front mount for the scope. The adjustable rear mount for the scope is fitted into the upper tang. "7" is marked on the underside of the barrel at the breech. "H.E. LEMAN/LANCASTER PA" is marked on the lock, and the inside of the lock plate and the lock internal components are also marked "31". The rifle is fired using adjustable double set triggers and has German silver furniture, including a spurred trigger guard and a patch/cap box marked "LOVELL" inside the lid.

Class: Antique

Fine with light original finish fading to smooth gray and brown patina on the barrel, stronger original blue on the scope tube, gray and brown patina on the lock, aged patina on the furniture, and general mild overall wear including some speckled oxidation. The stock is also fine and has smooth oiled finish and mild scratches and dings. The lock isn't holding full-cock, but it otherwise functions fine. The optics are very good for their age with minor clouding.

Provenance: The John T. Amber Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Cased A.E. Whitmore Back Action Percussion Target Rifle

Lot #3181 (Sale Order 182 of 606)

Cased Engraved A.E. Whitmore Back Action Percussion Target Rifle with Accessories

Andrew E. Whitmore (1834-1893) was one of the sons of gunmaker Nathaniel Whitmore (1804-1885) and was a gunmaker and machinist in Massachusetts. The rifle features a globe front sight, adjustable sporting style notch rear sight, "A. E. WHITMORE" stamped on the upper left at the breech, adjustable peep sight on the upper tang, scroll engraving, back action lock, single set trigger, German silver furniture, and figured walnut half-stock. The rifle comes in a hardwood takedown case along with a variety of accessories, including a false muzzle, bullet starter, green leather bound powder flask, brass powder measure, alternate blade and notch sights, multi-tool, and more.

Class: Antique

Fine with the original finish on the barrel fading to a dark brown, strong original blue on the sights, silver-gray patina on the breech and lock, aged patina on the German silver, absent trigger adjustment screw, and generally fairly minor overall wear. The stock is also fine and has some minor scrapes and dings, small slivers absent at the edges, and attractive figure and grain. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are generally fine to very good with mild age and storage related wear including some cracks in the wood and an absent sight blocker on the false muzzle. Overall, a remarkable cased set.

Provenance: The John T. Amber Collection; Property of a Gentleman

L.W. Tisdel Pennsylvania Percussion Target Rifle with Scope

Lot #3182 (Sale Order 183 of 606)

Engraved L.W. Tisdel Pennsylvania Percussion Sharpshooter/Target Rifle with H.M. Pope Marked Barrel, Scope, and Accessories

This late 19th century target rifle by Luther W. Tisdel (1829-1906) features a barrel marked "H.M. POPE HARTFORD CONN" on top for noted barrel maker Harry M. Pope (1861-1950), "L.W. TISDEL/SCRANTON PA" on the upper left, and "CAST STEEL" on the upper left and lower left. The barrel has a false muzzle with sight blocker and mounting screws on the sides of the barrel at the muzzle, and there is a tapped hole towards the muzzle end for mounting the included rests. The 30 7/8 inch long scope has no visible maker's marks. The back action lock is marked "L.W. TISDEL/SCRANTON PA" and is fired using an interesting double set trigger group with the reversed front trigger serving as the set trigger and the rear as the firing trigger. The breech plug, lock, and furniture are nickeled and have scroll engraving. The checkered walnut stock has a large cheekpiece and a schuetzen style buttplate. The included modern case contains a variety of accessories, including a starter and other loading equipment.

Class: Antique

Fine as refinished with 75% plus blue finish on the barrel, 90% plus of the nickel plating, and general minor overall wear. The stock is also fine and has crisp checkering, mild dings and scratches, edge wear, and some attractive figure. The refurbished scope has good optics. Mechanically fine.

Provenance: The John T. Amber Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Edward Lindner 1862 Patent Prototype Lever Air Pistol

Lot #3183 (Sale Order 184 of 606)

Rare Documented Edward Lindner 1862 Patent Prototype Lever Cocking Air Pistol with Tip-Up Barrel

This prototype air pistol is the design of Edward Lindner, covered under U.S. patent number 37,173 granted December 16th, 1862, with only one other similar but slightly visually different example of one of these Lindner patent air pistols known to exist by this writer at the current time of writing, indicating this example is likely unique. Inventor Edward Lindner is better known to the U.S. martial arms collecting community in relation to his invention of a breech loading percussion system seen in Civil War carbines and long arms. In the patent text for this air pistol, Edward Lindner states, "My invention consists in the formation of a lever constructed conformably in shape with the handle or stock of the gun or pistol, and in so arranging and combining with it a piston and spring as to compress the latter by direct action on the piston-rod..." and further goes on to describe detailed features of the gun notably including an India-rubber ring for an air-tight joint between the breech of the barrel and face of the air cylinder. It has an all brass frame and barrel with iron cocking lever, sights and working components. The octagon barrel has a smooth bore measuring at approximately .26 caliber, with a dovetail mounted blade front sight and dovetail mounted notch rear sight. The barrel uses a tip-up system for loading with a release lever below. "Wind guns" had several advantages over conventional firearms including that they were quieter, smokeless, quicker to reload, and relatively unaffected by rain. They also required less cleaning since they did not require corrosive black powder. Circular brass collection tag marked "R.D. BEEMAN/PRIVATE/COLLECTION/445" hanging from the trigger guard. This exact Lindner prototype air pistol is pictured and described on page 698 of the book "Blue Book of Airguns, Thirteenth Edition".

Class: Other

Fine overall with attractive golden aged patina on the brass surfaces, some stress cracks surrounding a screw on the left of the cylinder housing, and some scattered freckling visible on the iron components. Appears to function and has a strong spring, although no attempt was made to fully cock the lever out of respect for the item. One absent trigger guard screw. This prototype Edward Lindner patent air pistol serves as an important footprint in small arms history, and would make a fine addition to any advanced antique arms collection!

Provenance: The Dr. Robert D. Beeman Collection

U.S. Remington & Sons New Model Army Percussion Revolver

Lot #3184 (Sale Order 185 of 606)

Fine Civil War U.S. Contract E. Remington & Sons New Model Army Percussion Revolver

Remington's revolvers were the second most widely issued by the Union throughout the Civil War. The New Model Army was manufactured from 1863-1875 and represents the last of Remington's .44 caliber percussion revolvers. "PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION NEWYORK.U.S.A./NEW-MODEL" marked in three lines on the top barrel flat. Full and partial matching serial number is located on the bottom of the barrel, back of both grip panels in pencil, and right side of grip frame under the grip panel. The cylinder is numbered to another gun ("9060"). Single letter sub-inspection marks located on various components. Boxed script inspection cartouche stamped on the left grip panel. Threaded "pinched" blade front sight and top strap groove rear sight.

Class: Antique

Fine, retaining 70% original blue finish with a mix of smooth flaked brown and gray patina on the balance and some scattered pitting. 75% original case colors remain on the hammer. The grips are very fine with a few dings and scratches and a clear cartouche. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Civil War Era Rogers & Spencer Army Percussion Revolver

Lot #3185 (Sale Order 186 of 606)

Civil War Era Rogers & Spencer Army Percussion Revolver

This is a very fine example of a U.S. contract percussion revolver that was manufactured by Rogers, Spencer & Co., of Willow Dale, New York in 1865. The Rogers & Spencer Co., was awarded a contract by the Ordnance Department for 5,000 .44 caliber revolvers in November, 1864. When the Civil War ended in April 1865, 1,500 revolvers had been delivered; the remaining 3,500 were delivered by September 1865. The revolvers were apparently never issued and were subsequently sold by military surplus dealer Francis Bannerman. This well designed revolver has a full octagon barrel with nickel-silver cone front sight. The solid frame has a sighting groove on the top strap. The revolver has a six-shot cylinder with safety notches between the chambers. The two-piece walnut grips have a flared butt. The barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard and back strap have a high polish blue finish and the loading lever, hammer and trigger have a dark color casehardened finish. The top strap is roll-stamped: "RODGERS & SPENCER/UTICA, N.Y." on either side of the sight groove. The serial number is stamped on the underside of the barrel, loading lever, cylinder, and bottom of the back strap. All of the visible serial numbers match. Small Ordnance "B" sub-inspection marks are stamped on each component. The lower left grip is stamped with an Ordnance inspection mark which consists of the script initials "RBP" enclosed in a rectangle.

Class: Antique

Very fine. The revolver retains 70% of the original high polish blue and color casehardened finishes. The blue on the top and sides of the barrel is thin while the bottom flat has nearly all of the finish. The frame has 80% of the blue finish with high-point wear, light scratches and some traces of flash pitting on the top strap above the percussion nipples. Most of the blue finish is present on the cylinder. The blue finish on the grips straps is thin. The hammer and trigger retain nearly all of the dark color casehardened finish. The case colors on the exposed areas of the loading lever have faded to a brown patina. The grips are very fine with a raised grain and extremely sharp Ordnance inspection mark. Mechanically excellent.

U.S. Starr Model 1858 Army Double Action Percussion Revolver

Lot #3186 (Sale Order 187 of 606)

Civil War U.S. Martially Inspected Starr Model 1858 Army Double Action Percussion Revolver with Bullet Mold

The Starr Model 1858 and Model 1863 revolvers as a group were the third most widely used revolvers by the Union forces during the Civil War. Approximately 23,000 Model 1858 Army revolvers were manufactured in the late 1850s to early 1860s, with 21,000 reportedly sold to the U.S. government. The frame has the New York address on the left side and the 1856 patent date on the right. Most of the components have single letter inspection marks. Matching visible serial numbers "10091" marked on the front surface of the frame below the loading lever, underside of the barrel, inside of the hammer well, hammer, and cylinder. Boxed script inspection cartouches stamped on both sides of the grip at the bottom. Includes a single cavity brass bullet mold featuring a wooden handle.

Class: Antique

Fine, retaining 40% original blue finish with brown-gray patina on the balance and some scattered pitting. Slight flashes of original case colors remain on the loading lever and hammer. The grip is fine showing some chipping at the front, some minor handling marks, and faint cartouches. Mechanically needs work as hammer does not release properly when action is cycled. The bullet mold is fine.

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Civil War U.S. Springfield Model 1861 Rife-Musket

Lot #3187 (Sale Order 188 of 606)

Exceptional Civil War U.S. Springfield Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Musket Dated 1862

The Springfield Model 1861 rifle-musket was the primary shoulder arm used by the Union infantry during the Civil War. Most of these Model 1861s saw heavy use in virtually all of the major battles of the war. Marked "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" at the center of the lock, as manufactured by the Springfield Armory, ahead of an eagle and shield and the date "1862" at the tail of the lock to match the "1862" dated barrel. Front sight doubling as a bayonet lug and blued rear sight with 100, 300 and 500 yard flip-up leafs. The left stock flat is stamped with two boxed script inspection cartouches including "ESA" of Springfield Armory's Master Armorer, Erskine S. Allin. "US" and "H/32" marked buttplate tang.

Class: Antique

Very fine, retaining most of its Armory bright surfaces with scattered light surface freckling, 60% faded original blue finish on the rear sight, and absolutely sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is very fine with defined edges, numerous scattered scratches, nicks and dents; and visible cartouches. Mechanically excellent.

Prototype Merlett Conversion U.S. Springfield Rifle-Musket

Lot #3188 (Sale Order 189 of 606)

Unique Prototype Merlett Patent Breech Loading Conversion U.S. Springfield Rifle-Musket

This is a likely one-of-a-kind U.S. rifle-musket converted to the Merlett breech loading system for use with .58 rimfire cartridges c. 1868. John Merlett of Bound Book, New Jersey, obtained U.S. patent number 81,283 dated August 18th, 1868, in relation to this breech loading firearm design. At the conclusion of the Civil War, the U.S. Government found itself with a surplus of hundreds of thousands of muzzle loading rifle-muskets that were quickly becoming obsolete due to the introduction of breech loading cartridge arms. The most cost-effective solution to keep up with the rapidly advancing arms technology was to convert these muzzle loading rifle-muskets to breech loaders, and they entertained numerous inventors' designs for potential systems of conversion. This Merlett patented breech loader is one of the many ideas that got thrown in the hat and the only example known to this writer to exist today. When the hammer is cocked, the breech block swings to the right automatically for loading, under pressure from a spring, and has a built in spring-loaded extractor. The hammer uses a linked locking mechanism (broken, no longer attached to the hammer) that interfaces with the right rear edge of the breech block. The lock is marked "1864" at the rear with "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" at the center. The conversion breech section has no visible markings.

Class: Antique

Good with scattered dark colored light pin-prick pitting, and the upper tang sits slightly proud. Stock is very good as period refinished, with numerous scattered scratches and dents, mild wear, and a crack on the left between the rear barrel band and front lock screw. The breech block locking piece is broken/partly absent and falls out when manipulated by hand, the spring-loaded breech block sticks, and the extractor is seized, otherwise mechanically functions. This prototype Merlett breech loading conversion gun serves as an important evolutionary piece in firearms history!

Roberts Breechloading Conversion Springfield Rifle-Musket

Lot #3189 (Sale Order 190 of 606)

Very Scarce Roberts "Short Frame" Breech Loading Conversion U.S. Springfield Model 1861 Rifle-Musket

These rifle-muskets were converted by Providence Tool Company in 1869-1870 to the Roberts breech loading system with a tipping block for the Roberts Breechloading Arms Co. of New York City. The design, patent number 65,607 dated June 11th, 1867, was invented by Brigadier General Benjamin S. Roberts. These Roberts conversions were made in a short frame and long frame variant, the short frame being for use with .58 rimfire and long frame for use with .58 centerfire; with this example offered being the rarely encountered short frame variant. Reportedly, 5,000 of the short frame Roberts conversion rifle-muskets were sold to Brazil, 4,000 to Mexico along with some carbines, 875 to Japan, and 790 to France. On page 195 of the "Peabody Firearms" book, author Edward Hull states, "Since almost all Roberts short frame arms went to foreign countries, today the collector will seldom see them in the U.S." After a long service life, many of these rifles reportedly suffered a high loss rate due to breaking parts and thus surviving examples, especially those in high condition like this one, are very rare and desirable. It has the standard Civil War era rifle-musket sights and furniture, an "1864" dated Springfield lock, and casehardened breech marked "ROBERT'S PAT/JUNE. 11. 1867" on the left. Pulling up on the lever opens the breech and cocking the hammer pulls back on a tab on the lever and closes the breech. Reference the book "Roberts Breechloading Firearms" and pages 194-195 of "Peabody Firearms," both by Edward Hull, for information on these Roberts conversions.

Class: Antique

Very good, with some scattered light pitting, freckling, smooth gray and brown patina, and defined lock markings. Stock is fine, with scattered scratches and dents and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.

Providence Tool Co. Peabody Single Shot Military Rifle

Lot #3190 (Sale Order 191 of 606)

Providence Tool Co. Peabody Single Shot Military Rifle

This rifle was manufactured by the Providence Tool Company of Rhode Island c. 1870-1875 and is most likely chambered for .43 Spanish given the German "crown/V" marks at the breech and the Model 1870 Spanish model type long breech block groove. The French government ordered 39,000 "Spanish Model" Peabody rifles during the Franco-Prussian War, and many of the country's arms were seized when the Prussians were victorious and were later marked with "on-hand" mark in the early 1890s. The rifle features a blade front sight with block doubling as a socket bayonet lug, a notch and folding ladder rear sight graduated 1-4 along the right side and 5-13 on the ladder, "PEABODY'S PAT./JULY 22, 1862/MAN'F'D BY/PROVIDENCE TOOL CO./PROV. R.I." marked on the left side of the frame, small "E" inspection marks on various components, an "S" on the receiver ring, and an oval script "WC" cartouche on the left of the stock wrist as marked on the exported rifles and carbines. Includes a socket bayonet and a black leather sling.

Class: Antique

Very fine with 85% plus original blue and casehardened finish, minor fading from age, bright forend cap, and generally light handling and storage related wear. The wood is fine aside from some flaking around the lock and has general minor scratches and dings. The bayonet has dark patina. Mechanically excellent.

Peter Berry Golden Age Flintlock American Long Rifle

Lot #3191 (Sale Order 192 of 606)

Documented Peter Berry Signed, Engraved, and Relief Carved Golden Age Flintlock American Long Rifle Featured in "Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in Its Golden Age" by Kindig

Peter Berry of the Dauphin County School was among the most talented master craftsmen of the post-Revolutionary War "Golden Age" in American long rifle craftsmanship. The Kentucky Rifle Foundation states: "Peter Berry (d. 1796) is regarded as a grand master of the Dauphin/Lebanon region. He was taxed as a gunsmith in Heidelberg Twp., Dauphin County from 1786-1796. His distinct rifles reflect excellent craftsmanship and engraving, and genuine specimens are rare and especially desirable."-Joe Kindig Jr. Indeed, surviving examples of his work are rare and among the most desirable early American firearms. This example is pictured on page 271 of Joe Kindig Jr.'s classic book "Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in Its Golden Age." The barrel is smoothbore and has a dovetailed brass blade front sight, dovetailed iron notch rear sight, and a crisp "Pe*Berry" signature on top of the breech section. The rifle features a plain single trigger and an unmarked lock with faceted pan and a gooseneck cock. The brass furniture has well-executed but subtle engraving. The cheekpiece edge has a brass edge-plate with two copper pins. There are brass wire inlays along the top of the comb running back to the buttplate and along the bottom of the butt between the scroll finial of the toeplate and the back of the trigger guard extension. Kindig noted that the brass wire inlays were "a rare detail that Peter Berry used occasionally." The patch box is correctly secured by three screws with high rounded heads. The stock has molded line accents along the edges, tear drop flats, an inlaid silver wrist escutcheon secured by for small pins and accented with some light engraving, and raised relief scroll and floral patterns at the ramrod entry, barrel tang, and both sides of the butt with some notch accents. Despite the many consistencies in Berry's work broadly, his carving designs vary widely, but all clearly demonstrate his talents as a carver. Kindig wrote, "Peter berry carved beautiful designs of C-scrolls with some flowers in high relief. The fact that no two of these guns are carved alike attests to his versatility." The intricate details of the accents and the C-scrolls on the left side of the butt that flow off of the back of the cheekpiece are certainly excellent examples of his craftsmanship.

Class: Antique

Very good as professionally reconverted to flintlock configuration. The barrel signature remains crisp. The barrel and lock exhibit dark brown patina and mild surface oxidation. The brass furniture has attractive aged patina and distinct engraving. The silver wrist escutcheon also has attractive aged patina and distinct engraving. The stock is fine and has stunning carving with crisp details on the butt, minor fading on the forend and barrel tang areas, some wear above the nose of the lock, faint cracks and repair at the toe, and general mild scratches and dings. Mechanically fine. This is one of the most famous examples by one of the most celebrated Pennsylvania rifle makers in the "Golden Age" during the early national period. This rifle is a true work of firearms art.

Cased Engraved J.M. Caswell Half-Stock Percussion Sporting Rifle

Lot #3192 (Sale Order 193 of 606)

Historic Deluxe Engraved J.M. Caswell New York Half-Stock Percussion Sporting Rifle with Presentation Case Inscribed for John McDonald McIntyre of Albany

John M. Caswell (1777-1857) of Albany and later Lansingburgh (Troy), New York, was a prominent gunmaker in Upstate New York in the first half of the 19th century. An 1827 advertisement for his "Gun Manufactory" noted that "Individuals or companies can be furnished on the shortest notice, with RIFLES or MUSKETS, of superior workmanship, and it is believed on more advantageous terms, at the manufactory of the subscriber than at any other in the Union." He also noted that some had faked his shop's guns and that all the real ones would be marked "J.M. Caswell, Lansingburgh" on the barrel. This fantastic New York rifle has a band of engraving at the muzzle, a nickel-silver blade front sight flanked by scroll engraving, adjustable notch rear sight, "J.M. CASWELL MAKER LANSINGBURGH" and ornate scrollwork and a dog on the breech section, "J.M. CASWELL" on the lock as well as further engraving, adjustable double set triggers, silver oval wrist inlay, silver patriotic eagle cheekpiece inlay, checkered forearm and wrist, and engraved iron mounts, including a patchbox with an eagle attacking a squirrel. It comes in a wood takedown presentation case. The case lid escutcheon is inscribed "J Mc.D. Mc. Intyre/Albany". John McDonald McIntyre (1805-1888) was a farmer in Albany, New York. He was the treasurer of the New York State Agricultural Fair in the 1840s and won multiple awards for his lambs and also ran for public offices on the Whig and Native American (Know Nothing) tickets. He appears to be a relative of Archibald McIntyre (1772-1858), a wealthy and influential Democratic-Republican figure in Albany in the first half of the 19th century who served in the New York State Assembly and Senate as well as the State Comptroller and as the president of the New York State Agricultural Society.

Class: Antique

Fine with light original brown finish along the barrel, dark patina on the balance, moderate oxidation and pitting, and crisp engraving. The stock is also fine with some small reglued cracks visible rear of lockplate, crisp checkering, and general mild overall wear. Mechanically fine. The case is very good with moderate wear.

Exhibition Quality Bruno Dal Molin Bowie Knife with Sheath

Lot #3193 (Sale Order 194 of 606)

Magnificent Exhibition Quality Bruno Dal Molin Bowie Knife with Sheath

Offered here is a true steel canvas in the form of one of the strongest images of Old West Americana; the Bowie Knife. This magnificent piece was crafted by Brazilian artisan Bruno Dal Molin. The 11 1/8 inch clip point blade with false edge, dual serpentine guard, collar, and pommel cap are crafted from a beautifully laid out billet of feathered floral mosaic pattern Damascus steel. The collar and pommel cap have been inlaid with a single gold band standing as an understated detail among the loud Damascus patterns. To top off the beautiful artistry of this piece is pink ivory grip scales. Included with the knife is a leather sheath marked "N. Schafer" on the rear.

Class: Other

Excellent with minimal handling marks. Sheath is excellent. This would make a magnificent addition to any Bowie knife collection!

Bedford School Flintlock American Long Rifle

Lot #3194 (Sale Order 195 of 606)

Silver Accented and Relief Carved Bedford School Flintlock American Long Rifle

This 19th century rifle appears to be signed "J*H" on the lock and barrel and has traditional blade and notch sights, adjustable double set triggers, silver inlaid drop flat accents and wrist escutcheon, silver oval cheekpiece inlay engraved with a federal eagle motif, incised molding terminating in scrolls on the forend, crosshatched panels ahead of the stock flats, molding and raised relief scroll carving on the butt, and brass furniture with some light engraving, including a distinctive Bedford patchbox and a toe plate.

Class: Antique

Good as re-converted to flintlock configuration with gray and brown patina on the barrel and lock, attractive aged patina on the silver and brass , and refinished stock with attractive figure and carving and minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.

Vincent Marked Ohio Half-Stock Percussion 'Squirrel Rifle'

Lot #3195 (Sale Order 196 of 606)

Vincent Marked Ohio Half-Stock Percussion 'Squirrel Rifle'

As noted in the included page from "American Gun Makers" and the included consignor research documents, John Vincent of Washington Country, Ohio, manufactured rifles around 1844 until his death in 1882. His son, John Caleb Vincent, continued to run the shop until around 1900. This small bore rifle has dot patterns on the muzzle, traditional blade and notch sights, "VINCENT" marked on top of the barrel behind the rear sight, adjustable double set triggers, a G. Goulcher lock with scroll and bird patterns, scroll and wavy line engraving on the brass furniture, spurred trigger guard, and a highly patterned smooth half-stock with engraved pewter cap. Also includes a copy of the Feb. 1972 issue of "National Antiques Review" which includes an article relating to Kentucky rifles as art forms.

Class: Antique

Fine overall with mottled brown along the barrel, mixed dark gray patina on the lock, pitting concentrated on the hammer, aged patinas on the furniture, vibrant flame patterns along the stock, a tension crack at the lock screw, and minor marks and scratches. Mechanically fine (set trigger first).

New England Flintlock American Long Rifle

Lot #3196 (Sale Order 197 of 606)

Engraved and Silver Accented New England Flintlock American Long Rifle

This gun was made in New England in the early 19th century and may have originally been .54 caliber and rifled but is now smooth and approximately 24 bore. It has small blade and notch sights, an interesting takedown feature using two wedges and a silver banded join the forend, a single trigger, engraved brass furniture, silver wire inlays around the ramrod entry pipe finial and the grooved standing breech tang, and a checkered wrist.

Class: Antique

Good as re-reconverted to flintlock with a mix of dark brown patina and applied artificial brown finish, moderate erosion at the breech, aged patina on the silver accents and brass furniture, general moderate overall wear, some cracks and chips in the wood, and visible but partially smoothed checkering. Mechanically fine.

American Percussion Conversion Full-Stock Target Rifle

Lot #3197 (Sale Order 198 of 606)

Attractive Carved American Percussion Conversion Full-Stock Heavy Barrel Target Rifle

This rifle appears to have been built originally as a flintlock American long rifle in the early 19th century and was than modified into a shorter percussion target rifle during the mid-19th century. The barrel has a dovetailed blade front sight, an adjustable sporting notch sight, and a long peep sight that extends back over the tang, and the breech end of the barrel has a cut-off marking that starts with "I. DAN" indicating the barrel was shortened from the breech end. The converted lock is signed "TAYLOR" and has some light engraving. The rifle is equipped with adjustable double set triggers and has brass furniture, including a heavy trigger guard and toe plate and a traditional patchbox with double pierced side plates. The curly maple stock has incised scroll carving.

Class: Antique

Very good with dark brown patina and some mild pitting on the lock and barrel, attractive aged patina on the brass furniture, and generally mild overall wear. The stock is also fine and has distinct carving, attractive figure, some edge wear, minor cracks in the left flat, and general light scratches and dings. The set triggers need some adjustments; otherwise, the mechanically functions fine.

Engraved Powder Horn Inscribed for Benjamin S Barber of Richmond

Lot #3198 (Sale Order 199 of 606)

Finely Engraved Powder Horn Inscribed for Benjamin S. Barber of Richmond and Dated Nov. 7, 1822

This horn has a faceted tip, ring, lightly faceted throat, and smooth body engraved with numerous ships, figures, a spread wing patriotic eagle with stars, a banner in its beak, and a shield with a fouled anchor; animals, foliage, and "BENJAMIN S. BARBER * OF RICHMOND, HIS HORN: NOV 7 1822." This is appears to be for Benjamin Spencer Barber (1755-1834) or his son of Benjamin Spencer Barber Jr. (1800-1886) of Richmond, Rhode Island.

Class: Other

Very good with attractive aged patina, absent stopper, chipped ring, small hole in the body, general mild wear, and distinct engraving and inscription.

D. Boyer Percussion American Long Rifle

Lot #3199 (Sale Order 200 of 606)

Engraved and Silver Inlaid D. Boyer Percussion Conversion American Long Rifle

David Boyer (1806-1883) is well-known gunmaker from Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. One of his swivel breech flintlocks are in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and that rifle features the same patchbox design as this rifle, and a double rifle by him is in the following lot. The rifle features both traditional blade and notch sights and latter added target sights. The barrel is stamped "D BOYER" twice on the top flat. The converted lock is marked "LONDON/WARRANTED and has some light engraving. The rifle also features adjustable double set triggers, silver inlays, brass furniture, including the noted engraved patchbox and a nice full-length comb plate, and a figured curly maple stock with the distinctive "Roman-nose" profile.

Class: Antique

Very good as period converted, shortened, and updated with target sights with dark patina on the lock and barrel, attractively aged patina on the silver and brass, fairly minor overall wear, some flash wear at the breech, faint cracks at the nose and tail of the lock, a chip at the toe, attractive figure, and light scratches and dings. Mechanically fine.

J. H. Johnston Signed Percussion American Long Rifle

Lot #3200 (Sale Order 201 of 606)

Fine J. H. Johnston Signed, Engraved, and Carved Percussion American Long Rifle

John Henry Johnston, his son James Henry, and grandson John A. were all makers of Pennsylvania long rifles. James was the founder of the well known Great Western Gunworks in Pittsburg just after the Civil War. This rifle was likely produced by the shop of the elder Johnston in the years leading up the Civil War. The rifle has blade front and notch rear sights on a browned octagon barrel signed "J. H. JOHNSTON." in script on top. The muzzle has circle designs. The "H ELWELL/WARRANTED" marked lock has some scroll and hunting scene patterns. The rifle is equipped with adjustable double set triggers and is mounted on a full length maple stock with brass furniture including an ornate four-piece patchbox with pierced finial and engraving. The release button is in the coordinately engraved toe plate. The stock also has sixteen engraved silver inlays, including an eagle and shield design on the oval cheekpiece inlay, as well as attractive molding and incised carving.

Class: Antique

Fine with crisp signature and engraving, distinct lock marking, smooth gray and brown patina on the lock and barrel, some pitting concentrated at the breech, attractively aged patina on the silver inlays and brass furniture, and fairly minor overall wear. The stock is also fine and has some mild scratches and dings, distinct molding and carving, dark finish, and some attractive flame figure. Mechanically fine. Given the erosion from corrosive caps at the breech, this rifle clearly saw some use, but its otherwise high overall condition clearly indicates it was also well-cared for. Its prior owner noted: "This one is probably one of the best conditioned Kentucky rifles I have owned. It is a humdinger."

D. Boyer Percussion Side by Side Combination Gun

Lot #3201 (Sale Order 202 of 606)

D. Boyer Percussion Side by Side Combination Gun

David Boyer (1806-1883) of Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, is well-known for his double barrel rifles and combination guns in a variety of configurations. One of his earlier swivel breech flintlocks are in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This would be one of his later rifles from c. 1860-1870. The patchbox design is the same as a rifle passed down through his family. This example features "D. BOYER" stamped on the left barrel which is smoothbore and "D B" signed in script on the right rifled barrel. They share a single set of dovetailed blade and notch sights with wide bases fit into dovetails on each barrel. Both are around .44 caliber. The locks are marked "Henry Parker/Warranted" and have some scroll and bird patterns. The gun is setup with double triggers, one for each barrel. The furniture is brass. The patchbox is the style associated with Reading, Pennsylvania, south of Orwigsburg. There is a silver oval inlay on the wrist and a silver hunter's star on the cheekpiece, and the figured maple stock is mostly plain aside from the double line border along the bottom of the butt and the coordinating double incised lines at the edge of the cheekpiece and has the distinctive "Roman-nose" profile of the butt seen on other rifles from the region.

Class: Antique

Very good with dark brown patina on the locks and barrels, mild pitting concentrated at the breech, attractive aged patinas on the silver and brass, repaired hammer spurs, and general mild overall wear. The stock is also very good and has attractive figure, mild scratches and dings, some loss and dents at the breech, and small flakes. The locks hang-up but are functional.

J. Vincent Half-Stock Percussion Rifle and Accessories

Lot #3202 (Sale Order 203 of 606)

Desirable Engraved J. Vincent Half-Stock Percussion Rifle with Powder Horn, Shooting Pouch, and Accessories Documented in "The Kentucky Rifle Hunting Pouch"

This set comes out of Madison Grant's collection and is accompanied by documentation from 1986 when this set and the following two lots were purchased from him. This rifle is featured in Grant's book "The Kentucky Rifle Hunting Pouch" on pages 120-121 where he dates the set to c. 1850-1855. He indicates the rifle, horn, and bag set were given as compensation to a minister in 1910 for conducting the funeral of a man from Barlow, Washington County, Ohio, who had died at the age of 89, and he indicates that he in turn purchased it from the minister in 1958. Grant had the bore recut by Cecil Brooks. The set includes the rifle, a "single kidney shaped pouch," professionally made powder horn with a pine buttplug with a ribbed design and the inscription "P ABBOTT/1884" on the back of the horn's body, a powder measure (different from the one illustrated), two ball molds, a UMC cap tin, and an Eley Bros. cap tin. The rifle by John Vincent of Southeastern Ohio has a circle designs on the face of the muzzle, a fixed silver blade front sight, dovetailed notch rear sight, "J VINCENT" stamped on top of the barrel, a "WHITMORE WOLFF/DUFF & Co/PITTSBURGH PA" marked lock with scroll and bird patterns, adjustable double set triggers, brass furniture with some border engraving, pewter forend cap, and curly maple stock with nicely shaped butt and cheekpiece.

Class: Antique

The rifle is very good with dark brown patina on the lock and barrel, mild pitting at the breech, attractive aged patina on brass, repaired/modified hammer, and general mild wear. The stock is fine and has beautiful figure and shaping, a few minor cracks, and light dings and scratches. Mechanically fine. The horn is very good with fairly minor wear for its age, including some chipping mainly on one side of the plug. The bag and other accessories are good with moderate wear overall and heavier wear on the leather including some tears and crackling.

Provenance: The Madison Grant Collection; Property of a Gentleman

J. Vincent & Son Half-Stock Percussion Rifle and Accessories

Lot #3203 (Sale Order 204 of 606)

Desirable Engraved J. Vincent & Son Half-Stock Percussion Rifle with Powder Horn, Shooting Pouch, and Accessories Documented in "The Kentucky Rifle Hunting Pouch"

This c. 1860-1880 set comes out of Madison Grant's collection and is featured in his book "The Kentucky Rifle Hunting Pouch" by Madison Grant on pages 122-123. Grant states: "The entire outfit was from Wood County, West Virginia, just across the river from Washington County, Ohio." Also see the preceding lot for another Vincent set and also from Grant's collection as well as the following lot for another Vincent rifle. The rifle by John and John Caleb Vincent of Southeastern Ohio has a very unusual mother of pearl blade front sight along with brass studs for mounting a shader over the front sight, an adjustable sporting rear sight with decorative finial, "J. VINCENT & SON" stamped behind the rear sight, unmarked lock, adjustable double set triggers, engraved brass and silver furniture, pewter forend cap, and a maple half-stock. Grant describes the accessories as: "Heart shaped pouch of two piece construction. Dark brown cowhide and machine stitched. It is 8 inches wide and 9 inches deep. The shoulder strap is also cowhide but is handsewn to the pouch as are the powder horn thongs. The horn is greenish yellow with flat butt plug of pine which has a large iron staple. The nicely made bone measure holds 35 grains." Inside the pouch are three cap tins, a ball mold, turnscrew, and worm with tow.

Class: Antique

Very good with distinct maker's mark, dark patina and mild oxidation/pitting on the lock and barrel, screw missing from the flash guard above the lock, attractively aged patina on the brass and silver, and mild overall wear. The stock is good and has some loss at the breech and heel, minor cracks, a few worm holes, light scratches and dings, and attractive figure. Mechanically fine. The accessories are good with moderate age and storage related wear. This is a rare set. Rifles with documented original bags, horns, and other accessories are very hard to find.

Provenance: The Madison Grant Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Engraved Vincent Half-Stock Percussion Rifle

Lot #3204 (Sale Order 205 of 606)

Attractive Engraved Vincent Half-Stock Percussion Rifle

John Vincent and his son John Caleb Vincent were gunmakers active in Washington County, Ohio, throughout the latter half of the 19th century. This rifle is marked with only "VINCENT" on top of the barrel and features circle designs on the face of the muzzle, a fixed silver blade front sight, dovetailed notch rear sight, brass flash guards, "JOSEPH GOLCHER" marked lock with some scroll patterns, double set triggers, engraved pewter forend cap and brass furniture, and a curly maple stock with the very attractive Vincent profile and cheekpiece. For others, see the Vincent rifles and accoutrement sets in the preceding two lots formerly in Madison Grant's collection.

Class: Antique

Fine with smooth brown patina on the barrel, gray patina on the lock, some mild pitting from corrosive percussion caps, attractive aged patina on the furniture, and fairly minor overall wear. The stock is very fine and has attractive figure, smooth finish, and some scattered light scratches and dings. Mechanically fine (trigger must be set first).

Nicholas Beyer Flintlock American Long Rifle by Louis Smith

Lot #3205 (Sale Order 206 of 606)

Exceptional Engraved and Relief Carved Contemporary Nicholas Beyer Flintlock American Long Rifle by Louis Smith

This rifle was built by the late gunmaker Louis Smith (1927-2000) of Jonesboro, Tennessee, clearly with inspiration from Nicholas Beyer (see rifle No. 91 on page 235 of "Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in Its Golden Age" by Kindig). It features a tapered octagon barrel with dovetailed blade and notch sights, "Louis Smith" signed on top, and scroll engraving and an inlaid silver band at the breech; Siler lock with some light engraving, adjustable double set triggers, brass furniture, distinctive bird patchbox finial, toe plate with heart shaped piercing and floral finial, silver oval wrist escutcheon, man in the moon silver inlay on the cheekpiece, and beautifully figured curly maple stock with wire inlays by the barrel tang, molding, and raised relief and incised carving, including a bird motif on the left side of the butt that coordinates with the patchbox. Includes both a wood and a nylon ramrod.

Class: Antique

Excellent overall with essentially all of the original brown finish, mostly bright furniture, dark aged patina on the silver, crisp engraving and carving, and generally only minor age and storage related wear overall, including some oxidation mainly on the trigger group. Mechanically excellent. Overall, a very attractive and traditional rifle.

Karl Kuehn Contemporary Flintlock Southern American Long Rifle

Lot #3206 (Sale Order 207 of 606)

Karl Kuehn Contemporary Flintlock Southern American Long Rifle

This rifle was purchased by the consignor from the maker in 1995 as discussed in the included letter from gunmaker Karl Kuehn. The rifle features traditional blade and notch sights, long tang that extends back to over the nose of the comb, "Karl Kuehn" signed on top of the barrel, "K Kuehn" signed on the lock, adjustable double set triggers, iron furniture, and a beautifully figured curly maple stock.

Class: Antique

Very fine overall with essentially all of the textured "antique" finish remaining throughout, distinct markings, beautiful figure, and minor handling and storage marks. Mechanically fine.

Freddie Harrison Contemporary Flintlock American Long Rifle

Lot #3207 (Sale Order 208 of 606)

Freddie Harrison Engraved Contemporary Flintlock American Long Rifle

This attractive 20th century rifle was originally built by Freddie L. Harrison of Bradford, Tennessee, and the stock was subsequently embellished by its current owner. It has "66 45" marked on the muzzle, dovetailed blade and notch sights, "F. L. Harrison" signed in script on top of the barrel, some light engraving at the breech and lock, adjustable double set triggers, and a curly maple stock with incised and raised relief carving, wire inlaid accents, and engraved brass furniture, including a four-piece patchbox with pierced finial and side plates.

Class: Antique

Very fine with smooth brown finish, attractive aged patina on the brass, and crisp signature and engraving. Aside from a very faint crack between the entry pipe finial and trigger guard finial, the stock is also very fine and has crisp carving, attractive figure, and minor handling wear. Functions fine (set trigger first).

R.J. Lang Contemporary Flintlock Double Barrel Rifle

Lot #3208 (Sale Order 209 of 606)

R.J. Lang Engraved and Carved Contemporary Flintlock Double Barrel Rifle

This rifle by R.J. Lang of Hays, Kansas, from c. 1976 features two rifled barrels with traditional blade and notch sights, "R.J. LANG" marked behind the rear sights, and "G.R. DOUGLAS 40 CAL" on the right barrel towards the breech. The locks are marked "1976/W.L. COCHRAN" on the inside and are fired using adjustable double set triggers. The furniture is nickel-silver with engraving. The maple stock has attractive molding and bold raised relief carving. The rifle is accompanied by provenance information indicating it was purchased in 1983 and subsequently tuned, engraved by Ron Smith, and refinished.

Class: Antique

Very fine as custom upgraded with 98% of the refinished brown remaining, aged patina on the furniture, and minor wear from age and storage. The stock is also excellent and has crisp carving and minimal light age and handling related wear. Mechanically fine.

Provenance: The Max Dye Collection; Property of a Gentleman

J B Signed Bedford Percussion American Long Rifle

Lot #3209 (Sale Order 210 of 606)

Desirable "J B" Signed Bedford Percussion American Long Rifle Attributed to John Border

This classic Bedford, Pennsylvania, rifle dates to c. 1850s-early 1860s and is attributed to gunmaker John Border (1831-1864) based on the "J B" signature on the lock which matches other Border attributed rifles which are generally of the same overall style. His advertisements noted that his shop was at the east end of Bedford, and he is a known producer of single and double barreled rifles in the Bedford area's distinctive style. He was mortally wounded when the rail car he was riding in was struck by a rock that had rolled down the mountain slope. He had attempted to jump off the car which then fell on him. His shop was taken over by David Defibaugh. The straight octagonal barrel features a silver blade front sight with dovetailed brass base and dovetailed notch rear sight. The distinctive Bedford lock is fired using adjustable double set triggers. The curly maple stock has a cheekpiece with incised edge and brass furniture.

Class: Antique

Very good with a mix of original finish and dark brown patina on the barrel and lock, tool marks at the breech end, minor pitting, and attractive aged patina on the brass. The stock is also very good and has a few minor hairline cracks and chips, general mild scratches and dings, and attractive flame figure. Mechanically fine. Overall, a plain but very attractive Bedford rifle.

Bedford/Somerset County Percussion Long Rifle

Lot #3210 (Sale Order 211 of 606)

Engraved, Silver Inlaid, and Carved Bedford/Somerset County Percussion Long Rifle

This rifle from southern Pennsylvania has no visible signature on the barrel, and the signature on the lock is faint but appears to be "E C". The signature, the engraving style (note the crossed line "stars" for example), and the patchbox are similar to the Elias Crissey rifle on page 82 of "Gunsmiths of Bedford, Somerset, and Fulton Counties" by Whisker and Whisker that is identified as winning a medal at the 1876 Philadelphia Exposition (Centennial International Exhibition). The rifle features extensive engraved silver inlays, horn inlays in the piercings in the forend wear plate, side plate, and toe plate; interrupted molding along the forend, incised carving on the butt, and a shallow cheekpiece with an oval inlay engraved with an eagle and shield. The rifle has a dovetailed blade front sight, an adjustable sporting style rear sight, and adjustable double set triggers.

Class: Antique

Very good with dark brown patina on the lock and barrel, some erosion from corrosive caps at the breech, attractive aged patina on the silver and brass, and general mild overall wear. The re-oiled stock is very good with distinct carving, a few faint cracks, some wear around the mortises, and very attractive figure. Mechanically fine (trigger must be set first).

J.S. Johnston Percussion American Long Rifle

Lot #3211 (Sale Order 212 of 606)

Engraved and Silver Inlaid J.S. Johnston Percussion American Long Rifle

John S. Johnston (b. 1832) of Walker Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, was a gunmaker around the 1860s-1880s. This rifle is similar to some published examples by Johnston but features particularly attractive silver inlays, including floral patterns on the wrist and left side of the butt and an interesting narrow oval cheekpiece. The barrel has dovetailed blade and notch sights, "J. S. Johnston" signed in script on top, some light engraving at the breech, and a longer tang with two screws. The lock has a marking that includes "BROTHER & Co" and some scroll patterns. The rifle is equipped with adjustable double set triggers. The four-piece patchbox has a heart shaped piercing in the finial and floral engraving, and acorns are among the patterns on the lid and side plate.

Class: Antique

Fine with dark brown patina on the barrel along with some cold blue, gray patina on the lock, corrosion from percussion caps at the breech end of the barrel and on the lock, attractive aged patina on the silver and brass, the patch box sideplates coming a little loose, and general mild overall wear. The refinished stock is very good and has a thin crack below the lock, some repaired cracks in the forend, and general mils scratches and dings. Mechanically fine (trigger must be set first).

R.F. Stunkard Percussion Side by Side Combination Gun

Lot #3212 (Sale Order 213 of 606)

Scarce Engraved R.F. Stunkard Percussion Side by Side Combination Gun

This mid-19th century combination gun by Robert Ferguson Stunkard (1827-1900) of New Grenada, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, features a smoothbore barrel on the left and a rifled barrel on the right, both approximately .42 caliber and featuring dovetailed blade and notch sights. The left barrel is signed "R* F* Stunkard" in script. The back action locks are marked "H.E. LEMAN/LANCASTER PA" and have scroll patterns. The gun features adjustable double set triggers and is mounted with brass furniture and German silver inlays featuring primarily wavy line engraving. Similar patchboxes are known on other Stunkard guns as well as some by James Stapleton.

Class: Antique

Very good with dark brown patina and some mild pitting on the barrels and locks, aged patina on the furniture and inlays, and general mild wear. The stock has some thin cracks, minor chips, and general light scrapes and dings. Mechanically fine (full-cock only and trigger must be set first).

U.S. Navy Trials Artemus Wheeler Flintlock Revolving Rifle

Lot #3213 (Sale Order 214 of 606)

Extremely Important, Only Known, Documented U.S. Navy Trials Artemus Wheeler Flintlock Revolving Rifle in Private Hands

This incredibly rare revolving rifle is one of four Captain Artemus Wheeler revolving long guns (two long single barreled guns and two pepperbox style carbines) manufactured and purchased by the U.S. Navy for trials in 1821. Wheeler offered the guns to the Navy at the cost of $100 each, a hefty price for the period. Only this rifle remains outside a museum. The other three reside in the Smithsonian and Virginia Military Institute museum collections. The Smithsonian's single barrel example is noted as smoothbore musket. As such, this rifle is the only example of a very desirable and historically significant revolving firearm still available for advanced private collections, arguably one of the most desirable and historic given the Wheeler patent firearms' influence on the subsequent development of American revolving arms, including those of Samuel Colt. It is pictured on the cover of the April 1978 issue of "The Gun Report" and discussed in the article "Captain Artemus Wheeler, Gunsmith Concord, Massachusetts, 1781-1845" by Willard C. Cousins and pictured on page 18. On page 21, he notes that the rifle was formerly in the Colonel B.R. Lewis Collection and was described in his article "Captain Wheeler's Revolving Guns" in the April 1953 issue of "The American Rifleman." There was also a second part of Cousins' article in the May issue, a third part in the June issue, and a conclusion in the July issue. These guns are also discussed in "Collier and His Revolvers" by Clay P. Bedford in the American Society of Arms Collectors Bulletin 24 which shows the Smithsonian examples. The rifle was featured in the December 2018 issue of the "U.S. Martial Arms Collector and Springfield Research Newsletter," and collector correspondence related to the gun is included. These firearms are based on designs by Captain Artemus Wheeler of Concord, Massachusetts. They were subsequently improved and patented in Europe. Wheeler first patented the design in the U.S. on June 10, 1818. Elisha Haydon Collier, a resident of Boston, Massachusetts, received a patent on an improvement of the design on November 24, 1818, in England, and Cornelius Coolidge, also of Boston, patented an improved design in France on August 5, 1819. Collier's name soon became the one associated with the design, but the Collier revolving system is rightly considered by the Royal Armouries and serious collectors and arms historians today to truly be the invention of Captain Wheeler. Samuel Colt is believed to have seen Collier's revolvers on his 1830-31 voyage to England and India as a sailor on the Corvo and to have been influenced by the design; indeed, the Collier patents and testimony from Collier were part of the 1851 court case brought by Colt against the Massachusetts Arms Co. due to Colt's patent being considered an improvement on the Collier and Wheeler patents.The rifle features a seven-shot cylinder with built in flashpans that automatically refill from the primer magazine as the cylinder is rotated. The rifled barrel has a blade front sight and a long sighting flat. The gun is marked with "3" inside the lock mortise, indicating this was the third of the Wheeler revolvers made. The two pepperbox carbine versions are numbered "1" and "2" in the same location. The cock has some light engraving. Otherwise, the rifle is unmarked. It has a walnut buttstock with a checkered wrist, oval cheekpiece, and iron buttplate with stepped finial. An iron ramrod with a flared tip is fitted below the barrel.

Class: Antique

Fine with mostly smooth gray and brown patina overall and minor wear mainly from age and storage. The stock is also fine and has crisp checkering and general light scratches, dings, and marks you'd expect from an over 200 year old trials rifle. The lock shows some signs of work on the internals but functions fine detached from the rifle but does not properly work with the trigger when installed. The cylinder and other mechanisms appear mechanically fine. This is an incredibly rare and possibly once in a life time opportunity to get your hands on an American Wheeler flintlock revolving rifle, one of four Wheelers known, and the only one in private hands!

U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket Dated 1829

Lot #3214 (Sale Order 215 of 606)

Exceptional U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket Dated 1829

Offered here is a highly attractive exceptional example of a U.S. Springfield Model 1816 flintlock musket that shows almost no evidence of having seen use. Model 1816 muskets were primarily used in conflicts with various Native American groups after the War of 1812. They were also used into the Mexican-American War era and the Civil War, generally after being converted to percussion. Features a top mounted bayonet stud towards the muzzle, brass blade front sight on the rear strap of the front barrel band, "c/a 32" marked on top of the barrel at the breech, "P/eagle head/V" proofs at the left of the barrel at the breech, "1829" date marked on the barrel tang, "SPRING/FIELD/1829" marked at the rear of the lock and an eagle with shield motif above "US" at the center, circled script "ET" (Elisha Toby) inspection cartouche ahead of circled script "JH/3" classification stamp, "JR" ahead of a circled script "JS" inspection cartouche stamped behind the lower tang, and "US" marked buttplate tang.

Class: Antique

Excellent, nearly as issued with 90% plus of the original brown lacquer finish, some general flaking, bayonet rub wear, 95% original case colors visible on the lock assembly, 90% original niter blue finish on the frizzen spring, and absolutely sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. The stock is also excellent with some scattered light dents and scratches, a few chips with an absent section visible below the left of the breech, attractive original raised grain, distinct edges overall and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is very fine. This is one of the highest condition Springfield Model 1816 contract muskets extant, very difficult to improve upon and would make an excellent addition to any U.S. martial collection!

Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection

U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1819 Hall Flintlock Rifle Dated 1839

Lot #3215 (Sale Order 216 of 606)

Exceptional U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1819 Hall Breech Loading Flintlock Rifle Dated 1839

Approximately 19,680 Model 1819 Hall rifles were manufactured between 1819-1840, and this late production example was manufactured by Harpers Ferry in the year 1839. Designed from the ground up by John Hall including the machinery and methods of manufacturing, these rifles were very innovative for the time and are considered the first firearm to successfully achieve true parts interchangeability, the first nationally adopted breech loading firearm, and also the first breech loading firearm to see widespread military use. In 1826, a government commission disassembled 100 Hall rifles, mixed up the parts, and re-assembled them on newly received stocks with no reported problems and thus confirmed Hall's success. Standard offset blade and notch sights, button head ramrod, "J. H. HALL/H. FERRY/US/1839" on the breech block.

Class: Antique

Excellent, nearly as issued, retains 95% plus original brown finish, 90% original casehardened finish on the breech block with some scattered patches of light freckling, minor handling and storage related wear, and defined markings. The stock is also excellent with rich oil finish, a few light handling marks, and distinct edges overall. Mechanically excellent. This excellent 1839 dated U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1819 Hall rifle would make a fine addition to any U.S. martial arms collection!

Civil War Era Tower 1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket with Bayonet

Lot #3216 (Sale Order 217 of 606)

Exceptional Civil War Era Tower Pattern 1853 Enfield Percussion Rifle-Musket Dated 1863 with Bayonet

The lock is marked "1863/TOWER" at the center and St. Edward's Crown without the "VR" below at the rear indicating this was a commercial arm, not one accepted by the British government. Many British companies exported rifles for use by both the Confederacy and the Union during the American Civil War. In fact, the Pattern 1853 "Enfield" is said to be the second most widely used rifle of the war. Solid front sight that doubles as a bayonet lug, and 900 yard ladder rear sight. The barrel has the standard double 25 bore size marks indicating .577 caliber. Includes a socket bayonet (does not properly lock on the rifle), a leather scabbard with brass ends, and a period muzzle plug.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine, retains 85% plus original blue finish with some light flaking on the bands and smooth brown patina on the balance, 70% muted case colors visible on the lock and 85% on the hammer, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Brass is excellent and exhibits a pleasing untouched golden aged patina. Stock is excellent with attractive original raised grain and rich oil finish, a few light dings and handling marks, and distinct edges overall. Mechanically excellent. Bayonet and scabbard are both very fine. This exceptional Pattern 1853 Enfield rifle-musket would be difficult to improve upon and is a must have for any Civil War collection!

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

British G.H. Daw Percussion Volunteer Rifle

Lot #3217 (Sale Order 218 of 606)

British G.H. Daw Percussion Volunteer Rifle

This rifle is similar to the Pattern 1856 rifles used by the British military at the time but is more finely finished. It has a fixed notch front and 1,100 yard folding ladder rear sight with "P.W & S" marked on the right of the base, bayonet lug on the right marked "480", "GEORGE. H. DAW, 57, THREADNEEDLE ST, LONDON" marked on top of the barrel, double "25" bore size marks indicating .577 caliber and Birmingham proofs at the left of the breech, "G.H.DAW." marked lock, sling swivels on the upper barrel band and lower tang, circular silver plate inscribed with initials on top of the wrist, "3226" stamped on the underside of the buttstock, checkered forend section, and checkered stock wrist. Includes a London Armoury marked brass muzzle cap.

Class: Antique

Fine, retains 75% original blue finish with smooth brown patina on the balance, 60% original case colors on the lock with some patches of moderate surface corrosion on the hammer and buttplate, patterns of case colors visible on the trigger guard with scattered light freckling, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is very fine with crisp checkering, a few cracks around the buttplate, some light scratches, and defined edges overall. Mechanically excellent.

Civil War Era Tower Enfield Percussion Cavalry Carbine

Lot #3218 (Sale Order 219 of 606)

Civil War Era Tower Enfield Percussion Cavalry Carbine

The lock is marked "1863/TOWER" at the center and St. Edward's Crown without the "VR" below at the rear indicating this was a commercial arm, not one accepted by the British government. Many British companies exported rifles and carbines such as this one for use by both the Confederacy and the Union during the American Civil War. Solid front sight and rear sight with 100-300 yard leaves, and sling bar and ring mounted on the left. The barrel has the standard double 25 bore size marks indicating .577 caliber.

Class: Antique

Fine, retains 30% original blue finish on the barrel and strong patterns of muted case colors visible on the lock with moderate corrosion on the balance. Stock is also fine with defined edges, scattered scratches and dents, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

British Coast Guard/Customs Service Percussion Pistol

Lot #3219 (Sale Order 220 of 606)

British Coast Guard/Customs Service Percussion Pistol

Also known as the Short Sea Service. It features a bead front sight, notch rear sight, swivel mounted/captive ramrod, "crown/V-R" and "TOWER/1855" marked lock, "EVANS SWINBURN & SON" marked on the left stock flat under the belt hook, "broad arrow/BO" and other stamps on the right side of the wrist, and a lanyard wring on the pommel cap.

Class: Antique

Fine with 80% plus retailer refurbished blue on the barrel, dark brown patina on the lock and hook, aged patina on the brass furniture, and general mild overall wear. The stock is very good and has general scrapes and dings consistent with service use. Mechanically fine.

Inscribed and Presented Relief Chiseled Horstmann M1840 Sword

Lot #3220 (Sale Order 221 of 606)

Historic, Relief Chiseled, Gilt and Silver Grip, Presentation William Horstmann & Sons Etched Blade Model 1840 Foot Officer's Sword Inscribed to Brevet Captain C.P. Evans of the 11th U.S. Infantry Regiment for Gallant Conduct During the Mexican-American War

Historic, Relief Chiseled, Gilt and Silver Grip, Presentation William Horstmann & Sons Etched Blade Model 1840 Foot Officer's Sword Inscribed to Brevet Captain C.P. Evans of the 11th U.S. Infantry Regiment for Gallant Conduct During the Mexican-American War

This is a very attractive example of some of the highest quality presentation work available from the Wm. Horstmann & Sons firm of Philadelphia, which specialized in military trimmings and trappings as well as a plethora of other ornate goods. This specific example was approved and paid for by the legislature of the State of Delaware in a resolution which was reported on in the "The Record" of West Chester, Pennsylvania, on 27 February 1849. The inscription on the scabbard reads "Presented Feby. 20th. 1849, to Brevet Captain C.P. EVANS, 11th Regt. U.S. Infantry, by the Legislature of the State of Delaware, for his Gallant and Meritous conduct, in the WAR with MEXICO." Another article from the same newspaper from 26 June 1849, likely the day of the physical presentation, states that Evans, a Pennsylvania native, was working as a newspaper editor in Delaware when the war broke out and, in the words of the paper, "dropped the pen to pick up the sword" and enlist. The 11th U.S. Infantry Regiment was involved in most of the major pitched battles of the war including Chapultepec and the Battle for Mexico City. Sadly, much of the details of Evans' military accomplishments appear to have been lost with time; however, the same newspaper states on 12 September 1848, Evans was appointed captain by brevet by the president for gallant conduct during the war. Columbus Penn Evans (1824-1854) was educated at the West Chester Academy in Pennsylvania and worked for his elder brother Henry S. Evans's newspaper the The Village Record prior to moving to Wilmington, Delaware, where he became the editor of the Delaware Republican. During the Mexican-American War, he was a second and then first lieutenant in the 11th U.S. Infantry and was in command of his company at the Battle of Chapultepec and also distinguished himself in action at the Battle of Molino del Rey and was brevetted as captain "for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Contreras and Cherubusco." After returning to Delaware, he was presented this sword along with a letter from Governor William Tharp. He was elected the mayor of Wilmington in 1851 and declined to run for re-election in 1852. He died at the young age of 29 from complications of tuberculosis at his sister's home in West Chester, Pennsylvania. In addition to extolling his military accomplishments above, his obituary in The Village Record on February 21, 1854, again referenced the "magnificent sword" he had received from the Legislature of Delaware for his "gallant services." The presentation sword is further referenced in subsequent publications such as "Chester County and Its People" (1898) and "Historic Homes and Institutions and Genealogical and Personal Memoirs of Chester and Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania Vol. 1" (1904). The sword itself is of the typical Model 1840 foot officer's pattern, with the addition of a plethora of elaborate ornamentation. It measures 38 1/4 inches overall with a 32 inch straight blade with a single fuller running half the length and the lower half having floral and martial etching on both sides. The ornate hilt is primarily cast and relief chiseled brass with floral and oak leaf motifs throughout. The guard has an upper quillion featuring an eagle's head, a fixed languet on the right with a silver plate at the center engraved with the state seal of Delaware, a rain guard on the left with floral motifs and Evans' engraved initials, and a D-shaped knuckle guard relief chiseled with oak leaves. Many areas of the hilt appear to have been gilt. The grip is multi-faceted silver engraved with floral motifs. The brass pommel takes the form of an acorn which is wrapped with chiseled oak leaves. The body of the scabbard is silvered and engraved with floral motifs and banners listing the major battles the 11th Regiment took part in. The chape has floral motifs and acorns. The lower suspension has floral motifs. There is a relief wreath of oak leaves around the engraved inscription, and the upper suspension at the throat has a knight's helm and floral motifs. It is truly a testament to the level of craftsmanship that Horstmann & Sons was capable of during the period.

Very fine, the blade mostly bright with a few patches of scattered light spotting and well-defined etching. The hilt shows some traces of gilt finish, dark aged silver in sheltered areas, and attractively aged brass. The silver grip shows an attractively aged patina. The scabbard

Pair of Silver Mounted Officer's Pistols by Wilson

Lot #3221 (Sale Order 222 of 606)

Attractive Pair of Silver Mounted Officer's Pistols by Wilson -A) Wilson Flintlock Pistol

Attractive Pair of Silver Mounted Officer's Pistols by Wilson -A) Wilson Flintlock Pistol
This very attractive pair of British officer's pistols by Richard Wilson have London hallmarks including the "u" dated code for 1755 on the trigger guard tangs, and a "JA" silversmith's mark (Jeconiah Ashley) is on the second pistol. The hallmarks date the pistols to the French & Indian War in North America and the broader Seven Years' War. Many of the leaders of the Continental Army during the American Revolution gained experience during the French & Indian War and owned similar pairs of English officer's pistols. The smoothbore brass barrels have "Wilson London" signed on top and London proof marks flanking Wilson's "*/RW" maker's mark on the left at the breech. The rounded locks have guttered priming pans, sliding half-cock safeties, and are signed "Wilson" at the centers. The furniture is all silver and features martial, floral, scroll, and mask patterns, the latter possibly representing Bacchus. The sideplate designs include the lion and unicorn from the coat of arms of the U.K. The baleen ramrods also have silver tips. The stocks have raised relief carved shell patterns.

Manufacture: Wilson Richard
Model: Flintlock Pistol
BBL: 8 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 64
Finish: bright/silver
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Fine with attractively aged patina on the silver mounts and brass barrel, silver-gray patina and minor pitting on the lock, generally crisp designs and markings, and mild wear. The stock is very good and has some cracks, small chips, and mild wear. Mechanically fine.

B) Wilson Flintlock Pistol
See "A".

Manufacture: Wilson Richard
Model: Flintlock Pistol
BBL: 8 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 64
Finish: bright/silver
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Fine with attractively aged patina on the brass and silver, silver-gray patina on the lock along with minor pitting, and generally mild overall wear. The stock is very good with some small chips, cracks between the entry pipe and trigger guard finial and the finial and pommel, and mild wear. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Herbert Sutcliffe Collection; Peter Dale Ltd.; Property of a Gentleman

Pair of British Flintlock Officer's Pistols by Thomas Hadley

Lot #3222 (Sale Order 223 of 606)

Desirable Revolutionary War Era Pair of Silver Mounted British Flintlock Officer's Pistols by Thomas Hadley -A) T. Hadley Flintlock Pistol

Desirable Revolutionary War Era Pair of Silver Mounted British Flintlock Officer's Pistols by Thomas Hadley -A) T. Hadley Flintlock Pistol
On the pommel cap of the second pistol in this pair is a faint "D" Birmingham date code for 1776 which fits in the middle of Thomas Hadley's period of running his father's business in Birmingham from the latter's death in 1766 until his own death in 1789. The three-stage, smoothbore barrels have turned rings, Birmingham private proofs flanking a "TH" maker's mark on the left at the breech, and hooked breeches that fit into the grooved standing breeches. The lightly rounded locks are signed "T/HADLEY" at center. The furniture is all silver. The side plates feature scroll and martial designs. The trigger guard has floral engraving on the bow. The wrist escutcheons have classical martial trophy motifs, and the pommel caps have scroll engraving and mask studs. The top of the wrists also feature raised relief shell carving and silver wire scroll inlays. The wood ramrods have light horn tips.

Manufacture: British
Model: Flintlock Pistol
BBL: 8 1/4 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 62
Finish: bright/silver
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Fine with gray patina on the lock and barrel, aged patina on the silver, worn markings, mostly distinct designs on the silver, chipped entry pipe, and general fairly mild wear. The stock is also fine and has moderate scratches and dings, a minor crack at the breech, and distinct carving. Mechanically fine.

B) T. Hadley Flintlock Pistol
See "A".

Manufacture: British
Model: Flintlock Pistol
BBL: 9 1/4 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 62
Finish: bright/silver
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Fine with gray patina on the lock and barrel, light twist patterns on the latter, dark aged patina on the silver, worn markings, mostly distinct designs on the silver, chipped entry pipe, and general mild overall wear. The stock is also fine and has some small chips and repairs, mild scratches and dings, and distinct carving. Mechanically fine.

J. & W. Richards All-Brass Boxlock Flintlock Blunderbuss

Lot #3223 (Sale Order 224 of 606)

Extraordinarily Rare Engraved J. & W. Richards All-Brass Boxlock Flintlock Blunderbuss with Sprung Underslung Bayonet

Manufactured circa 1810, this is an extremely rare example of a boxlock blunderbuss, an action type normally associated with pistols. Joseph and William Richards worked at 16 Staining Lane, London, 1808–10 and had retail premises at 62, Strand, London. They also worked as gun and rifle makers at 49 New Street, Birmingham, 1799-1817, from where Joseph carried on alone until 1830. The three-stage round barrel has a flared muzzle and turned moldings. The sprung bayonet is fitted beneath, and the ramrod is housed to left side. The right side of the breech is struck with Tower private proof marks and the maker’s mark. The engraved boxlock action is signed “J & W RICHARDS” (left) and “LONDON” (right) and has engraved iron fittings, including the trigger guard which has an extension forming the bayonet latch that is released by a second trigger. The figured walnut buttstock it mounted with an engraved brass buttplate. The wooden ramrod has a dark horn tip. The bore is estimated.

Class: Antique

Very good with a pleasing bronze colored patina. The engraving is clear on the brass parts. The iron parts have a dark almost blue patina and some scattered corrosion pock marking. The stock is also very good with scattered age related storage and handling marks. Mechanically excellent, including the bayonet which snaps into position correctly.

Flintlock Brass Barrel Blunderbuss with Underfolding Bayonet

Lot #3224 (Sale Order 225 of 606)

Brass Barrel P. Bond Flintlock Blunderbuss with Under-Folding Snap Bayonet and Australian Penal Colony Inscriptions

This blunderbuss has a brass barrel inscribed "CORN-HILL LONDON" on top, stamped with London on the upper left as well as "NEW SOUTH WALES", an engraved border at the breech end, and an 5 1/2 inch folding bayonet mounted on the bottom and released by a sliding trigger ahead of the trigger guard. The lock has "P BOND" inscribed at the center a stepped tail, a frizzen spring roller, and martial engraving. The furniture is brass and includes a pineapple finial on the trigger guard and classical martial trophies and floral engraving. The trigger guard is inscribed "PENAL COLONY 3." The stock has a checkered wrist. The bore is estimated and flares out to about 1 inch at the muzzle.

Class: Antique

Fine with an attractive aged patina on the brass, dark brown patina on the lock, and general mild overall war. The revarnished stock is also fine and has distinct checkering, mild scratches and dings, a few worm holes, and general mild wear. Mechanically fine.

British Flintlock Blunderbuss with "I FARMER 1744" Lock

Lot #3225 (Sale Order 226 of 606)

British Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss with "I FARMER 1744" Lock

The lock is marked with "I/FARMER/1744" at the tail, the Georgian cipher at the middle, and a "crown/broad arrow" below the non-bridled pan. The brass barrel flares to 1 3/8 inches at the muzzle (bore estimated above) and has "crown/P" and "crown/V proofs on the upper left at the breech. It is mounted with brass furniture, including a Brown Bess style side plate.

Class: Antique

Good with attractive aged patina on the brass, gray patina and mild pitting on the lock and tang, and general moderate wear. The refinished stock is also good and has some cracks, noticeable large chips near muzzle, and other repairs. Mechanically fine.

British Flintlock Brass Barreled Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet

Lot #3226 (Sale Order 227 of 606)

Fine British Flintlock Brass Barreled Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet by Bass

Manufactured c. 1813-1820s with a multi-stage brass barrel that flares to approximately 1.3 inches at the muzzle (bore estimated above) and is marked with "London" on top and Birmingham proof marks on the upper left. It is mounted with a folding snap bayonet with a 10 3/4 inch blade. The lock is signed "BASS"/ The brass furniture has floral and martial engraving patterns, including a stylized pineapple trigger guard finial.

Class: Antique

Fine with attractive aged patina on the brass throughout, minor dent at the muzzle, gray and brown patina on the lock and bayonet, and general mild overall wear including some scratches and dings on the crisp metal and exceptional wood. Mechanically fine.

Massive Taylor Marked Brass Barrel Doglock Blunderbuss

Lot #3227 (Sale Order 228 of 606)

Massive Taylor Marked Brass Barrel Doglock Blunderbuss

The bore of this large blunderbuss from the late 17th century measures 1 3/4 inches at the muzzle and has only light flare from around 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 inches for the main bore. Given the large size, it may have been meant to be fitted as a swivel gun. The barrel is marked with a "*/GT" marking at the breech along with London proof and view marks. The breech ring has a sighting notch. The furniture is brass. The wrist escutcheon is engraved with a profile of a man. Other components have floral engraving. The lock is signed "TAYLOR" and has floral engraving, a bird head shaped dog catch, horizontally acting sear, tumbler with half and full-cock positions, and a heart stamped on the inside of the lockplate. The stock has the distinctive early style rounded heel and nail fitted buttplate.

Class: Antique

Fine with a coat of varnish over the metal giving it a dark brown coloration and aged patina on the brass. The engraving and markings are mostly distinct. There is some mild pitting on the lock. The refinished stock is very good and has a repair visible through the wrist and mild scratches and dings. Mechanically fine.

Engraved T. Richards Brass Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss

Lot #3228 (Sale Order 229 of 606)

Fine Engraved Theophilus Richards Brass Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss

Manufactured by Theophilus Richards (1747-1828). "The Concise History of Birmingham" from 1808 noted, “The shop of Theophilus Richards, in the High Street, is the toyshop of Birmingham; for the elegance of its appearance and the multiplicity of its valuable articles it is scarcely rivalled,” and the shop was known for its silver goods. The multi-stage barrel has Birmingham private proofs on the upper left and flares at the muzzle. The rounded lock has floral engraving on the plate and cock, with "T/RICHARDS" marked at the center of the plate. The iron breech plug tang is floral engraved and has a sighting groove. The remaining furniture is brass with light engraving including a blank thumb plate and a floral finial on the trigger guard. The near full-length stock is mostly smooth with relief cut shell-shaped molding around the breech plug tang, and the ramrod is tipped with brass. The bore is estimated at 10 gauge and flares to approximately 1 1/2 inches at the muzzle.

Class: Antique

Fine, the barrel and other brass components mostly bright with an attractive lightly aged patina and a mostly smooth grey patina on the iron with some light flash pitting. The nose cap/band is absent. The stock is fine with some minor cracks, filler, and repair in the forestock and otherwise scattered minor dings. Mechanically excellent.

Bennett Brass Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss

Lot #3229 (Sale Order 230 of 606)

Bennett Brass Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss

The multi-stage barrel flares out to around 1 1/4 inches at the muzzle and has Ordnance private proofs on the upper left and "ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON" marked on the breech section. The lock has a large frizzen spring roller, a sliding safety on the stepped tail, and "BENNETT" marked at the center. The furniture is brass and has simple border engraving. The stock has dot and checkerboard checkering on the wrist.

Class: Antique

Fine with attractively aged patina visible on the brass barrel and furniture, gray patina and mild pitting on the lock, and general scratches and dings. The stock is also fine and has some slight cracks, minor loss below the tail of the lock, distinct checkering, and mild scratches and dings. Mechanically fine.

Early British Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss

Lot #3230 (Sale Order 231 of 606)

Early C. Perry British Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss with Rootwood Stock

This blunderbuss was produced c. 1700 by Charles Perry and features a stunning rootwood stock which was then in fashion. The brass barrel is signed "C-PERRY" on top and has scroll engraving, a "heart/CP" maker's mark and London proofs on the upper left at the breech, and an engraved iron tang. The bore flares from an estimated 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches at the muzzle. The later lock is marked "BALES" and has a frizzen spring roller and light engraving. The furniture is brass, and the side plate is an attractive pierced scroll pattern.

Class: Antique

Very good as restored, including mounting a later lock, with attractive aged patina on the brass barrel and furniture, dark patina on the lock, minor oxidation/pitting, and general mild wear. The stock is also very good and has stunning figure, a spliced repair at the nose of the lock, a few cracks, and general mild wear. Mechanically fine.

Engraved Ketland & Co. Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss

Lot #3231 (Sale Order 232 of 606)

Engraved Ketland & Co. Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss

Manufactured c. late 18th century to early 19th century with a brass barrel with turned girdles, light engraving accents, and London proofs flanking a "TK" maker's mark on the upper left at the breech. The gauge is estimated. Bore flares out to about 1 1/8 inches at the muzzle. The lock is signed "KETLAND/& Co". The brass furniture has scroll, foliate, and martial engraving, and the trigger guard has an acorn finial.

Class: Antique

Very good with attractive aged patina on the brass, silver-gray and brown patina on the lock along with minor pitting, and general mild overall wear including some scratches and dents on the stock. Mechanically fine.

British Short Land Pattern Brown Bess Flintlock Musket

Lot #3232 (Sale Order 233 of 606)

Fine Revolutionary War Era British Short Land Pattern Brown Bess Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

This musket is the Pattern 1777 variation of the Short Land Pattern. These muskets were introduced during the American Revolutionary War and were the primary arms of the Royal Army from the late 1770s until the introduction of the India Pattern. This example was manufactured c. 1777-1785 and has "P/54" inscribed on the top of the barrel and on the wrist escutcheon. The barrel also has the standard combination bayonet stud/front sight, Ordnance proofs, a "crown/4" mark by the vent, and what appears to be a "*/TH" contractor on the left at the breech. "WD" is stamped just to the rear of the side plate on the left stock flat, and additional markings are stamped on the right side of the butt and just to the rear of the trigger guard tang. The lock has the standard Georgian cipher and "TOWER" markings along with double line borders and a "crown/broad arrow" stamp below the priming pan. The cock spur has the 1777-1785 profile. The musket is complete with a button head ramrod marked "P/31", a socket bayonet, a reproduction black leather scabbard, and reproduction buff leather bayonet baldric and sling.

Class: Antique

Fine with mix of silver-gray and gray patina on the iron, some oil staining and light oxidation/pitting, aged patina and verdigris on the brass, and mild overall wear. The re-oiled stock is very good and has some slivers absent, general dents and strike marks of the type associated with combat use, and some minor cracks. The bayonet is fair with heavy pitting. The reproduction leather sling is fine with mild wear. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: The Cranford Dalby Collection

1779 Dated East India Company Flintlock Fusil

Lot #3233 (Sale Order 234 of 606)

1779 Dated East India Company Flintlock "Brown Bess" Style Fusil with 1786 Stock Carving and Bayonet

This light infantry or artillery style fusil is essentially a lighter version of the famous Brown Bess musket and was made by John Twigg in 1779 for the East India Company. The lock has "1779" and the East India Company "4/V/EI/C" heart logo on the tail and "TWIGG" signed at the center, a small "W" mark under the pan, and "NI" on the inside. The barrel similarly has the heart logo and then "TWIGG 1779" and has London proof and view marks flanking "crown/IT" on the left at the breech. The stud front sight is also the bayonet lug for the appropriately scaled down socket bayonet. The stock has the heart logo followed by "MW Iunr 1786" (January 1786) on the right side of the comb, what looks to be "AC" or "DC" behind the trigger guard tang, and George Moller's "GDM" collection mark discretely by the toe. A black leather sling is fitted to the sling swivels.

Class: Antique

Very good with a mix of gray and brown patina on the lock and barrel, relined vent, repaired neck of the cock, broken rear sling swivel, natural aged patina on the brass furniture, and mild overall wear. The bayonet is good and has mottled gray patina and dark pitting. The stock is also very good and has mild overall wear, some minor thin cracks, and legible markings. Mechanically fine.

British Long Land Pattern Brown Bess Flintlock Musket

Lot #3234 (Sale Order 235 of 606)

EDGE/1762 British Long Land Pattern Brown Bess Flintlock Musket

The lock on this musket is marked "EDGE/1762" on the tail and has the Georgian cipher at the center. The wrist escutcheon has a "C/4" marking. The barrel has a block front sight that doubles as the bayonet lug. The furniture is brass. These Long Land Pattern muskets were used through much of the 18th century across the British Empire, including in both the French & Indian War and American Revolution. This example dates to the latter part of the French & Indian War and larger Seven Years' War.

Class: Antique

Fair overall with attractive aged patina on the brass furniture, mix of dark brown patina and applied blue finish on the iron, oxidation, reconverted lock, spliced repairs in the stock, and general moderate overall wear suggesting this musket had a long and eventful service life. Mechanically fine.

Revolutionary War British Brown Bess Short Land Flintlock Musket

Lot #3235 (Sale Order 236 of 606)

Revolutionary War Era British Brown Bess Short Land Pattern Flintlock Musket

The legendary Short Land Brown Bess (aka Second Model) along side the earlier Long Land Brown Bess (aka First Model) were the standard British infantry muskets of the American Revolution. This musket is the Pattern 1777 (Short Land, New Pattern, Type 2) variation manufactured c. 1777-1782 during the Revolutionary War. The barrel has the standard combination bayonet stud/front sight, Tower proofs and a "crown/6" mark by the vent. The lock has the standard Georgian cipher and "TOWER" markings. Button head ramrod.

Class: Antique

Good with brown and gray patina with light to moderate pitting and wear on the iron, refaced frizzen, bushed vent, well-worn muzzle, and golden aged patina on the brass. The refinished stock is also good with dents, chips, spliced forend and additional repairs, scratches, and some cracks. Mechanically fine.

Pair of Engraved French Horse Pistols with Snap Bayonets

Lot #3236 (Sale Order 237 of 606)

Fine Pair of Engraved Mid-18th Century French Flintlock Horse Pistols with Unique Snap Bayonets -A) French Horse Pistol

Fine Pair of Engraved Mid-18th Century French Flintlock Horse Pistols with Unique Snap Bayonets -A) French Horse Pistol
This impressive pair of mid-18th century French pistols feature border pattern and floral engravings on the lock and brass fittings, and an underfolding spring-loaded snap bayonet with a spear head. The barrels are both unmarked, and the slightly "banana" profile locks have border pattern engraving and a floral accent at the tails of the locks and are both marked with a small fleur-de-lis on the underside. An engraved brass crowned plaque is located on top of the wrists without any initials. The stocks have tear drop carvings at the barrel tangs, engraved floral scroll sideplates and locks.

Manufacture: French
Model: Flintlock
BBL: 14 3/8 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 62
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Fine, with bright iron surfaces, some scattered patches of minor pitting, and distinct engraving. The stock is also fine with scattered dents and scratches, a few small chips, a hairline crack inside the ramrod channel, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent, including the snap bayonet.

B) French Horse Pistol
See "A."

Manufacture: French
Model: Flintlock
BBL: 14 3/8 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 62
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Fine, with bright iron surfaces, some scattered patches of minor pitting, and distinct engraving. The stock is also fine with scattered dents and scratches, a chipped section inside the front of the bayonet channel, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent, although the snap bayonet occasionally does not catch.

Pair of Continental European Flintlock Holster Pistols

Lot #3237 (Sale Order 238 of 606)

Engraved and Relief Carve Pair of Continental European Flintlock Holster Pistols -A) Flintlock Holster Pistol

Engraved and Relief Carve Pair of Continental European Flintlock Holster Pistols -A) Flintlock Holster Pistol
This attractive pair of fairly early 18th century Continental European holster pistols features smoothbore barrels with rounded brass blade front sights on sighting ribs, chiseled and engraved designs at the breech, and a series of marks on the left including "C-S" in a sunken shield. A grooved rear sight is incorporated on each barrel's tang. The flat beveled locks have faceted, non-bridled pans and border and scroll engraving. Aside from the bone forend caps, the furniture is brass and features a variety of foliate designs, masks, serpents, and more. The stocks have attractive raised relief scroll carving and molding.

Manufacture: European
Model: Flintlock
BBL: 11 1/2 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 65
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Good overall with gray patina and mild pitting on the lock and barrel, replacement front ramrod ferrule, aged patina on the brass furniture, generally distinct designs aside from the rubbed breech section, distinct carving, some cracks and repairs in the stock, small chips, and general mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.

B) Flintlock Holster Pistol

Manufacture: Unknown
Model: Flintlock Pistol
BBL: 11 1/2 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 65
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Good overall with gray patina and mild pitting on the lock and barrel, aged patina on the brass furniture, generally distinct designs aside from the faded decoration on the section, short tang screw that does not reach the trigger plate, distinct carving, some cracks and repairs in the stock, small chips, and general mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.

Jover Flintlock Brass Barrel Blunderbuss with Folding Bayonet

Lot #3238 (Sale Order 239 of 606)

Jover Flintlock Brass Barrel Blunderbuss with Side Folding Snap Bayonet

Manufactured c. 1780 and featuring an approximately 18 bore brass barrel that flares to 1 inch at the muzzle with a side folding bayonet with a 9 inch blade secured and released via a sliding switch at the center of the "Jover" signed lock, Ordnance private proofs flaking William Jover's maker mark on the left, "Jover" signed on top at the breech, raised relief shell carving, acorn trigger guard finial, and martial and floral engraving.

Class: Antique

Very with attractive aged patina on the brass, mottled gray and brown patina and light pitting on the lock and bayonet, crisp carving, a few cracks in the stock, and general mild wear overall. Mechanically fine.

Engraved Oxborrow Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet

Lot #3239 (Sale Order 240 of 606)

Engraved Oxborrow Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet

Manufactured c. 1810. The lock is signed "OXBORROW", possibly for Edward or James Oxborrow of Woodbridge. The iron barrel is marked with "crown/P" and "crown/V" proof marks flanking a star stamp on the upper left at the breech and flares out to about 1 1/4 inches at the muzzle (gauge estimated). A 16 inch folding bayonet is mounted on top. The furniture featured light engraving and an acorn trigger guard finial. The stock has a horn forend tip and a checkered wrist.

Class: Antique

Very good with mottled gray patina and extensive light pitting along the lock and barrel, aged patina on the furniture, and general mild overall wear, including scrapes and dings on the stock. Mechanically fine.

Spencer Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet

Lot #3240 (Sale Order 241 of 606)

Fine British Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet by Spencer

Manufactured in the late 18th century to early 19th century. Signed "Spencer" on the lock. The barrel flares to about 1 1/4 inches at the muzzle (bore estimated above) and has turned accents and is mounted with a folding snap bayonet with 10 3/4 inch blade. The furniture is brass and includes some light engraving, including an acorn trigger guard finial.

Class: Antique

Fine with patterns of case colors mixed with dark brown patina visible on the lock, dark brown patina on the bayonet, attractively aged patina on the brass, and mild overall wear including scratches and dings on the stock. Mechanically fine.

Flintlock Brass Barrel Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet by Collis

Lot #3241 (Sale Order 242 of 606)

Engraved Flintlock Brass Barrel Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet by Collis of Oxford

John Collis of Oxford was active c. 1782-1798. The brass barrel has turned girdles, London proof marks flaking the "I-C" maker's mark at the breech, and has a 10 1/2 inch folding bayonet secured and released via a sliding lever on the barrel tang. The gauge is estimate. The bore flares to 1 3/8 inches at the muzzle. The lock is signed "Collis/OXFORD" under a festoon" at the center and has some additional light engraving and a sliding half-cock safety. The furniture is iron and includes a acorn trigger guard finial and engraving.

Class: Antique

Fine with dark aged patina on the barrel, dark gray and brown patina on most of the iron, traces of case colors on the lock, repaired cock, and general mild wear. The refinished stock is also fine and has crisp checkering and mild dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.

I. Lane Flintlock Blunderbuss

Lot #3242 (Sale Order 243 of 606)

Engraved I. Lane Flintlock Iron Barrel Blunderbuss

Manufactured c. mid-18th century. The large iron barrel has turned accents and faint markings at the breech. The bore is estimated and flares out to 2 inches at the muzzle. The rounded lock appears to be signed "I = LANE" in a banner at the center and has some scroll engraving. The brass furniture has scroll and foliate patterns, and the stock has raised relief carved scroll accents.

Class: Antique

Good with mottled gray and brown patina and pitting on the lock and barrel, attractively aged patina on the brass, and general moderate wear. The refinished stock is good with distinct carving, a few repairs, general scrapes and dents, and split in the forend tip. Mechanically fine.

Clarkson British Iron Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss

Lot #3243 (Sale Order 244 of 606)

Engraved Clarkson British Iron Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss

This 18th century blunderbuss has a faint "LONDON" mark on top of the barrel, two pairs of proofs on the upper left at the breech, and "CLARKSON" signed on the lock. The muzzle flares to just over an inch at the muzzle, and the bore is estimated above. The furniture is brass and features scroll designs, including a scrolling sideplate, and the wrist escutcheon features a crest with an eagle and snake over a cap of maintenance. The stock has raised relief carved shell carving at the barrel tang.

Class: Antique

Good with mottled gray patina, light pitting, and worn markings on the iron and attractive aged patina on the brass furniture along with mild wear. The refinished stock is also good and has mild scratches and dings and distinct carving. Mechanically fine.

Simon of Paris Silver Mounted Flintlock Double Barrel Shotgun

Lot #3244 (Sale Order 245 of 606)

Gold Accented, Silver Mounted, and Relief Carved Flintlock Double Barrel Sporting Gun by Simon of Paris

This elaborate French double barrel sporting gun comes from the workshop of Charles Simon of Paris, gunmaker to Louis XVI and the Comte d'Artois before the fall of the Ancien Regime during the French Revolution. The trigger guard and buttplate feature French hallmarks for Paris in 1798-1809. The smoothbore barrels feature ornate gold bands at the muzzle, gold cloud and ray patterns around the silver blade front sight, "SIMON A PARIS" signed in gold on top towards the breech, elaborate classical patterns in gold on the breech sections, sunken maker's marks on top of each barrel at the breech end, and gold lined vents. The bright standing breech has a dished rear sight engraved with a face in a rayed pattern along with floral patterns. The rounded locks are both signed "SIMON A PARIS" in fancy script and have gold lined priming pans and light floral engraving. The furniture is silver and includes bestial masks, floral patterns, a flaming urn trigger guard finial, and a scalloped buttplate. The half-length stock features extensive raised relief floral carving along with a ram mask by the upper tang and a very attractively shaped cheekpiece. Ramrod absent.

Class: Antique

Fine with 85% plus period rebrowned finish remaining on the barrel with some fading, exceptional period gilt, mottled gray and brown patina on the locks, attractive age darkened patina on the silver furniture, generally crisp markings and designs, and mild overall wear. The stock is also fine and has some slight rubbing of the carving and light scratches and dings. The butt has a period installed wooden extension at the buttplate. Mechanically fine. A scarce opportunity to acquire one of France's top gun makers sporting arm!

Provenance: The John Rigby Collection; The Norman R. Blank Collection

John Twigg Flintlock Swivel Breech Sporting Gun

Lot #3245 (Sale Order 246 of 606)

Finely Engraved John Twigg Flintlock Swivel Breech Sporting Gun

John Fox Twigg (1732–1792) was among the premier English gunmakers of the 18th century, and this fine swivel breech or "wender" sporting gun clearly demonstrates the fact. A similar gun is featured as no. 168 in W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back's "Great British Gunmakers, 1740-1790: The History of John Twigg and the Packington Guns." Twigg is known to have been influenced by Continental European firearms with the present example of a wender gun and the series of German-style flintlock rifles made by him in the 1770s baring witness to this. This piece was notably sold to Norman R. Blank by Neal. The smoothbore barrels are each equipped with a silver blade front sight with a tear drop base and feature decorative bands at the transition point, gold vent liners, London proof and view marks flanking Twigg's "*/IT" maker's mark, "Twigg LONDON" signed on the top flats, and gold vent liners. A priming pan, frizzen with roller, and frizzen spring for each barrel are fitted to plates at the breech, and they share a back action lock with goose-neck cock, sliding safety, and stepped tail signed "Twigg" and a ramrod fitted to one side. The gun is fitted with a plain trigger and iron furniture with floral and border engraving. The stock has broad checkering with dot accents and raised relief shell carving.

Class: Antique

Very good with most of the period refurbished brown remaining on the barrels along with distinct twist patterns, smooth brown patina, and some pitting; dark mottled gray patina on the lock, gray and brown patina and pitting on the furniture, and general overall wear. The stock is very good and has distinct checkering and carving, numerous mild dings and scratches, and general mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.

Provenance: The W. Keith Neal Collection; The Norman R. Blank Collection

Germanic Flintlock Sporting Gun with Spanish Style

Lot #3246 (Sale Order 247 of 606)

Ornate Chiseled Germanic Flintlock Sporting Gun with Gilt Mounts and Spanish Style Barrel

The smoothbore, three-stage, blued barrel has a silver blade front sight with inlaid "spider" base, chiseled girdle at the first transition point, faceted designs at the rear transition point, gold inlaid scroll patterns at the breech, and a series of sunken gold lined markings and designs at the breech including a double headed eagle and a "crown/O/INAZ/BARZ/INA." imitation maker's marking for Ignacio Barzina/Barcina who is recorded as active in Madrid c. 1736-1749. The bright barrel tang features a "2" among the designs indicating the gun was part of a set. The rounded lock features raised relief engraved/chiseled martial trophy and scroll designs. The mounts are gilt brass with floral and scroll designs. The stock features fine molding and raised relief carved scrollwork along with a wooden trigger guard and cheekpiece. Though not signed, the gun is believed to have been made by Leopold Becher of Carlsbad, Bohemia, gunmaker in 1726-1727 to Johann George Christian, Furst Von Lobkowitz (1686-1755), Field Marshall, and Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece. In "Der Neue Stockel," Heer notes that Becher was an outstanding master gunsmith and produced fake Spanish barrels complete with false maker's marks.

Class: Antique

Fine with bright gold inlays and 60% original blue finish on the barrel and mostly smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, a few patches of oxidation/pitting, mostly bright lock and tang with crisp engraving, and bright gilt brass mounts with crisp designs throughout. The inside of the lock has been cleaned, and the mainspring is old replacement. The stock is also fine and has crisp carving and molding, a few small cracks, and some scattered small dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.

Provenance: The Norman R. Blank Collection

Straight Rifled Long Barrel Sporting Gun with Inverted Flintlock

Lot #3247 (Sale Order 248 of 606)

Incredibly Rare Documented Engraved and Silver Inlaid Straight Rifled Long Barrel Sporting Gun with Inverted Flintlock from the Collection of the Grand Dukes of Saxe-Weimar

This rare sporting gun is shown in Howard L. Blackmore's "Guns and Rifles of the World" in figure 287 and is also pictured and discussed on pages 174-175 of "Underhammer Guns" by Herschel C. Logan. He notes it as "One of earliest, if not the first, known arm to employ the unique principle of an underhammer. Truly a remarkable example of gunsmith ingenuity. It was sold out of the collection of the Grand Dukes of Saxe-Weimar from Schloss Ettersburg. All of the known guns of this type appear to have come from their armory and were manufactured in the early to mid of the 18th century. Joseph Egg in London also later experimented with the idea in the early 19th century using an inverted sidelock mechanism. Inverted locks had a number advantages. One of the main benefits was that it put the lock mechanism and flash out of the shooter's line of sight which benefited both initial aim and follow-through and may have also helped reduce flinching. Water would also be less likely to get into the pan and vent, reducing issues when shooting in wet weather. Being upside down would also cause the powder to fall away from the vent towards the sparks very slightly before ignition, and the flash would rise through the vent which together could lead to faster ignition. On this example, the lock mechanism is built into the trigger plate and has a long arm and then a small link connecting the cock to the trigger and a simpler mainspring underneath the arm. The brass trigger guard is fitted via a short screw into the trigger plate and another at the rear into the stock. The fire blued barrel has seven-groove straight rifling for use with shot, a rounded silver blade front sight, long sighting flat, a silver inlaid design with scrolls along with a hunter and three dogs near the breech, and a chevron design at the breech end. The upper tang has a rear sight groove. The stock has very nice molding, relief and raised relief scroll carving, and brass furniture including the buttplate which has engraving on the heel extension

Provenance: The Grand Dukes of Saxe-Weimar, Schloss Ettersburg; The W. Keith Neal Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Class: Antique

Very fine. The barrel retains 70% of the fire blue finish and has mostly silver-gray patina where the finish is rubbed and lightly aged patina on the silver. The brass has attractive aged patina, and the trigger plate and lock have silver-gray patina. The stock is fine and has mostly crisp carving and molding, edge wear at the breech, some stable cracks in the butt, and minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. This is an incredible piece from a well-known German royal collection and formerly the collection of well-respected antique firearms expert and collector W. Keith Neal.

Single Barrel Flintlock Sporting Gun by Georg Entzinger, Vienna

Lot #3248 (Sale Order 249 of 606)

Chiseled and Engraved Single Barrel Flintlock Sporting Gun by Georg Entzinger of Vienna

This late 17th century flintlock sporting gun features a smoothbore barrel with a blade front sight, sighting flat, and elaborately chiseled breech section featuring a variety of mythical creatures, masks, and scrollwork. The tang is a later replacement with scroll engraving. The lock is signed "GEORG ENTZINGER" around the priming pan and has a wyvern and mix of engraved and raise relief scroll patterns. The iron mounts are mostly plain though the buttplate features a long pointed finial. The rootwood stock is intensely figured, and an old "#46" marked inventory tag is at the toe. Georg Entzinger of Vienna is listed c. 1639-1684 in "Der Neue Stockel" by Heer. Tags from the Norman R. Blank Collection indicate the gun came from the gun room of Graf Zamberg and notes it as featured in "Die Wiener Buchsenmacher und Buchsenschafter" by Schedelman on page 73.

Class: Antique

Fine with 80% plus blue finish remaining on the barrel, crisp chiseling and engraving, mostly bright furniture, minor oxidation, and general mild wear. The stock is good with some cracks and spliced repairs. Mechanically fine.

Provenance: Graf Zamberg, The Norman R. Blank Collection

Henry Delany "Queen Anne" Flintlock Pocket Pistol

Lot #3249 (Sale Order 250 of 606)

Engraved and Silver Mounted and Inlaid Henry Delany "Queen Anne" Flintlock Pocket Pistol

Henry Delany of London was active c. 1715-1746. Blackmore in "Gunmakers of London, 1350-1850" notes Delaney as a maker of "fine breech loading sporting guns and silver-mounted pistols". This pistol is a classic "Queen Anne" pattern with cannon shaped screw-off barrel, lock built into the breech, and frizzen spring folded between the cock and priming pan. The breech has scroll and border engraving and is marked "LONDON" on top, signed "H-DELANY" on the lower right, and has a London proof mark and "fleur-de-lis/HD" maker's mark on the underside. A sliding safety is behind the cock. The figured butt has raised floral carving at the tang, silver wire inlays, and silver mounts, including a wrist escutcheon with a mask design and inscribed crest and a green man mask pommel cap with further engraved mask and sheet of music. Includes a May 16, 1965,dated receipt for Norman R. Blank from Jackson Arms for the pistol.

Class: Antique

Very good with an older re-blued finish on the barrel, dark gray and brown patina on the breech, spots of minor oxidation, stress lines in the neck of the cock, attractively aged patina on the silver mounts and inlays, and mild overall wear. The butt is fine and has attractive figure, distinct but partially smoothed carving, and light dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.

Provenance: The Norman R. Blank Collection

Pair of Silver Mounted Flintlock Pistols by Henry Delany

Lot #3250 (Sale Order 251 of 606)

Pair of Silver Mounted Flintlock Pistols by Henry Delany -A) H. Delany Flintlock Pistol

Pair of Silver Mounted Flintlock Pistols by Henry Delany -A) H. Delany Flintlock Pistol
Henry Delany of London was active c. 1715-1746. Blackmore in "Gunmakers of London, 1350-1850" notes Delaney as a maker of "fine breech loading sporting guns and silver-mounted pistols." This pair of pistols are examples of the latter and feature three-stage, swamped, smoothbore barrels signed "H. DELANY" with silver front sights, "fleur-de-lis/HD" maker's marks and unclear proof marks, gold lined vents, and foliate engraving and sighting grooves that extend onto the tangs. The rounded locks are each signed "H./DELANY" at the center and have light engraving. The furniture is silver with scroll and foliate designs, grotesque masks on the pommel caps, pierced scroll pattern side plates, and a crest of a lion head and ducal coronet. The full-length walnut stocks have raised molding and trefoil carving in coordination with the trigger guard finials.

Manufacture: British
Model: Flintlock Pistol
BBL: 10 1/8 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 65
Finish: bright/silver
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Good, age worn and cleaned throughout with mild pitting on the barrel, darker patina on the lock, crack in the neck of the cock, and attractive dark aged patina on the silver. The stock is good with a repaired forend, some chips, and mild dings and scratches. One pommel spur is sprung from the stock. Mechanically fine.

B) H. Delany Flintlock Pistol

Manufacture: British
Model: Flintlock Pistol
BBL: 10 1/8 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 65
Finish: bright/silver
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Good, age worn and cleaned throughout with mild pitting on the barrel, darker mottled gray patina and light pitting on the lock, a small crack in the neck of the cock, and attractive dark aged patina on the silver. The stock is good with a replacement forend and general mild dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Norman R. Blank Collection

Cased Pair of Percussion Dueling Pistols by Le Page in 1836

Lot #3251 (Sale Order 252 of 606)

Very Fine Cased Pair of Engraved and Gold Inlaid Percussion Dueling Pistols by LePage with Carved Horn Detailing and Dated 1836 -A) Le Page Pistol

Very Fine Cased Pair of Engraved and Gold Inlaid Percussion Dueling Pistols by LePage with Carved Horn Detailing and Dated 1836 -A) Le Page Pistol
These pistols from the famous LePage firm in Paris were manufactured under Jean Andre Prosper Henry LePage (1792-1854) in 1836, the year after he was nominated as Arquebusier Ordinarie of the King, of the Duke of Orleans, and the Duke of Nemours. The browned rifled Damascus barrels have "LEPAGE ARQER. DU ROI." in gold in decorative etched panels, dovetailed blade front sights, and platinum banded breech casehardened plugs with pierced platinum plugs. The underside of the barrels have "A. 1836" and "N 3575." The serial numbers are repeated on the breech plug hooks, standing breeches, and stocks. The casehardened back action locks have scroll and border engraving, burst patterns on the hammers, and "LEPAGE A PARIS" signed behind the hammers. The casehardened spurred trigger guards enclose adjustable single set triggers, and the furniture is primarily casehardened and engraved en suite with the locks. The well-figured walnut half-length stocks have raised shell carving at the forend tips, silver wedge escutcheons, checkered butts with scalloped borders, and contrasting dark horn pommel rings with fine floral relief carving. The rosewood case has "EB" inscribed on the lid escutcheon, royal purple velvet and leather lining with gilt borders, and a suite of loading and maintenance accessories (some replaced).

Manufacture: Le Page Sa
Model: Percussion
BBL: 9 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 10 mm
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 3575
Class: Antique

Condition: Very fine with 85% plus original case colors, bright original gold, crisp engraving and markings, brown and traces of blue along with distinct twist patterns on the barrel, some light oxidation, and mild wear overall. The stock is fine with crisp carving, checkering, scattered mild dents and scratches particularly on the forend and left flat, and some nice figure. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are also generally very good with mild age and storage related wear, including a crack across the lid.

B) Le Page Pistol
See "A."

Manufacture: Le Page Sa
Model: Percussion
BBL: 9 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 10 mm
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 3575
Class: Antique

Condition: Very fine with 85% plus original case colors, bright original gold, crisp engraving and markings, mix of brown and traces of blue and distinct twist patterns on the barrel, some light oxidation, and mild wear overall. The stock is fine and has crisp carving and checkering, a few very faint cracks, mild dents and scratches particularly on the forend and left flat, and some nice figure. Mechanically excellent.

Cased Pair of J.B. Hanquet of Liege Percussion Pistols

Lot #3252 (Sale Order 253 of 606)

Cased Pair of Engraved and Gold Inlaid J.B. Hanquet of Liege Percussion Dueling/Target Pistols -A) Hanquet Percussion Pistol

Cased Pair of Engraved and Gold Inlaid J.B. Hanquet of Liege Percussion Dueling/Target Pistols -A) Hanquet Percussion Pistol
Jean-Baptiste Hanquet was a gunmaker in Liege from 1796 until 1872. The locks have "J.B. HANQUET A LIEGE" in gold inlay surrounded by gold and silver inlaid accents and also feature foliate scroll engraving. They are fired using adjustable single set trigger. The Damascus barrels have dovetailed front sights and Liege proofs. The standing breeches have screw adjustable notch rear sights. The breech plugs and standing breeches have "1" and "2" in gold inlay and scroll engraving. The trigger guards and pommels are blued and also feature scroll engraving. The stocks have relief scroll carving and fluted wrists. The pair comes in a hardwood case with red lining and a suite of accessories. The case lid escutcheon is engraved with a monogram.

Manufacture: Belgium
Model: Percussion
BBL: 9 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45
Finish: blue/casehardened/gold/silver
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Fine with distinct Damascus patterns and light original finish on the barrel, dark case colors on the breech plug, lighter colors on the lock and standing breech, bright original gold inlays, dark aged patina on the silver inlays, 85% original blue on the furniture, and minor overall wear. The stock is very fine with crisp carving and minor scratches and dings. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are very good with mild age and storage related wear including some small chips and cracks in the wood.

B) Hanquet Percussion Pistol

Manufacture: Belgium
Model: Percussion
BBL: 9 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45
Finish: blue/casehardened/gold/silver
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Good with light original finish and Damascus patterns on the barrel, vibrant original case colors on the breech plug and standing breech, dark case colors on the hammer, bright original gold inlays, dark aged patina on the silver inlays, and 85% plus original blue on the furniture. Mechanically fine.

Wilkinson & Son Breechloading Percussion "Duckbill" Blunderbuss

Lot #3253 (Sale Order 254 of 606)

Very Rare Engraved Wilkinson & Son Breechloading Percussion "Duckbill" Blunderbuss Pistol with Detachable Shoulder Stock

This innovative pistol was manufactured c. 1832 based on Ulick John de Burgh, 1st Marquis of Clanricarde's scarcely seen breechloading system patented the prior year on July 15. The patent also covered paper cartridges loaded with twelve quarter round projectiles. He was an Irish peer and Captain of the Yomen of the Guard at the time and later Ambassador to Russia, Postmaster General, and Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal. Examples are shown in "Firearms Curiosa" by Lewis Winant on pa. 256 and "Early Firearms of Great Britain and Ireland from the Collection of Clay P. Bedford on page. 127. The lever on the right swings up the plate behind the breechblock. The breechblock can then slide backwards and tilts upwards for loading similar to the Hall system in the U.S. The Damascus barrel is in "duckbill" format with the bore measuring .74 inches high and 1.8 inches wide at the muzzle. The barrel features a bead front sight at the muzzle and "PATENT" in a scroll banner towards the breech end. The breechblock has "WILKINSON & SON/PATENT/LONDON" in scroll banners. The lock is also signed "WILKINSON & SON." A notch rear sight is on the upper tang. The lower tang has the serial number. There is scroll and border engraving throughout. The wedge and wrist escutcheons are silver. The checkered wrist has a keyed slot for mounting the included figured walnut shoulder stock (modern made replacement in the same form as the originals).

Class: Antique

Fine with 60% original blue finish on the trigger guard, 30% lighter faded original finish elsewhere, mostly dark brown patina throughout, aged patina on the silver, distinct markings aside from the "LONDON" banner on the breechblock which has flash pitting, and generally minor overall wear. The stocks are both also fine, with more scratches and dings on the pistol stock along with distinct checkering and some red coloration. Mechanically fine.

Pair of Rare Danish Loebnitz Patent 1841 Breech Loading Pistols

Lot #3254 (Sale Order 255 of 606)

Pair of Rare Danish Military Loebnitz Patent Model 1841 Breech Loading Underhammer Percussion Pistols -A) Loebnitz Pistol

Pair of Rare Danish Military Loebnitz Patent Model 1841 Breech Loading Underhammer Percussion Pistols -A) Loebnitz Pistol
The advanced breech loading system used in these rare pistols was patented by Nicolaj Johan Loebnitz of Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1833, with the underhammer system patented in 1841, and operates using a lever mounted on the right of the receiver for unlocking of the barrel from the fixed gas sealing breech block, which allows the barrel to tip upwards for loading access. The underhammer cocks using the pointer finger, and the cleverly designed mainspring and trigger are one with a sear notch. Not to be confused with the visually similar Norwegian military Kammerlader rifles attributed as the invention of Frederick W. Scheel and made around the same time, the Loebnitz breech system operates differently. Both pistols have fixed blade front sights and "v" notch rear sights, octagon barrels with 6-groove rifling (caliber is estimated at around .66) and smooth hardwood grips. This "A" gun in the lot is marked "M-1841/B-1842-264" on the left of the action, with royal cyphers of Danish King Christian VIII (reigned 1839-1848), the matching serial number marked on various components, and "219" stamped in the left of the grip. This pair of pistols is only eight serial numbers apart. Pistols such as these are known to have been carried during the First Schleswig War, also known as the Schleswig-Holstein Uprising or Three Years War (March 24th, 1848-May 8th, 1851) taking place around southern Denmark and northern Germany, in which the Danish side emerged victorious, and also in the Second Schleswig War (February 1st, 1864-October 30th, 1864).

Manufacture: Danish
Model: M1841
BBL: 8 5/8 inch octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 66
Finish: bright
Grips: hardwood
Serial Number: B264
Class: Antique

Condition: Very good with bright iron surfaces as lightly polished, some scattered minor pitting, and mostly clear markings. The grip is also very good, with scattered light scratches and handling marks, a few small minor chips and cracks, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.

B) Loebnitz Pistol
Reference the "A" description. This "B" gun in the lot is marked "M-1841/B-1842-256" on the left of the action, with royal cyphers of Danish King Christian VIII (reigned 1839-1848), the matching serial number marked on various components, and "181" stamped in the left of the grip.

Manufacture: Danish
Model: M1841
BBL: 8 5/8 inch octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 66
Finish: bright
Grips: hardwood
Serial Number: B256
Class: Antique

Condition: Fine with bright iron surfaces, scattered patches of freckling and defined markings. The grip is also fine, with scattered light scratches and handling marks, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. This rare pair of Danish military Loebnitz patent breech loading underhammer percussion pistols would make a fine addition to any advanced early military firearms collection.

Cased Pair of Engraved Back Action Percussion Pistols by Simmons

Lot #3255 (Sale Order 256 of 606)

Excellent Cased Pair of Engraved Back Action Percussion Pistols by Simmons -A) Simmons Percussion Pistol

Excellent Cased Pair of Engraved Back Action Percussion Pistols by Simmons -A) Simmons Percussion Pistol
These pistols likely came from Joseph Simmons (d. 1841), a gunmaker in Birmingham, and feature smoothbore Damascus barrels with post front sights, Birmingham proofs and "TO" on the undersides, casehardened breech plugs with dual platinum bands, notch rear sights on the casehardened standing breeches, "SIMMONS" signed on the casehardened back action locks, scroll engraving, swivel mounted ramrods, blued ramrod entry pipes and trigger guards, horn forend caps, and checkered bag shaped wrists. They come in a wood case with a J. Blissett trade label, oak leaf pattern three-way combination flask, 25 bore mold, screwdriver, tow, rod with covered worm, cap tin, and jag.

Manufacture: British
Model: Percussion
BBL: 7 7/8 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 57
Finish: brown/casehardened/blue
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Excellent with 95% plus original finish, 95% vivid case colors on the platinum banded breech plug, some minor flaking of the blue, crisp engraving and markings, distinct Damascus twist patterns, and generally only minor age and storage related wear. The stock is also excellent and has crisp checkering and minimal light handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent. The repaired case is fine and has some small chips and separation and contact wear on the lining. The accessories are fine.

B) Simmons Percussion Pistol

Manufacture: British
Model: Percussion
BBL: 7 7/8 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 50
Finish: brown/casehardened/blue
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Excellent with 95% plus original finish, 95% vivid original case colors on the platinum banded breechplug, loss mostly from some flaking of the blue on the trigger guard tang, crisp engraving and markings, distinct Damascus twist patterns along the barrel, and minimal light age and storage related wear. The stock is also excellent and has crisp checkering and a few faint handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent. Overall, this is a very attractive pair of English percussion pistols. They would have served a gentleman well for both defense and in a duel.
Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Cased W.H. Smith New York Percussion Saw-Handle Dueling Pistol

Lot #3256 (Sale Order 257 of 606)

Cased Engraved W.H. Smith New York Percussion Saw-Handle Dueling Pistol

W.H. Smith and W.H. Smith & Co. have been seen marked on a small number of percussion pistols. They were merchants in New York City. The Damascus barrel has "New York" in ornate script on the top flat along with a small German silver blade front sight and Birmingham proof marks and "51" are marked on the lower left flat. The breech end of the barrel has a pair of silver bands, and the breech plug and standing breech have foliate engraving, and the latter has the small notch rear sight. The back action lock has coordinating engraving and is marked "W-H/SMITH" towards the rear. The pistol is equipped with an adjustable single set trigger and German silver furniture with foliate engraving. The trigger guard finial is marked "GERMAN SILVER". The pommel cap has a small compartment. The custom wood case contains a French combination flask and a few balls.

Class: Antique

Very good with most of the refinished brown and distinct Damascus patterns on the barrel, dark patina on the balance of the iron, aged patina on the German silver furniture, and general mild wear. The refinished stock is good with numerous small dings and chips, and general mild wear. Mechanically fine.

Cased Pair of Silver Mounted Wogdon Flintlock Dueling Pistols

Lot #3257 (Sale Order 258 of 606)

Desirable Cased Pair of Silver Mounted Robert Wogdon Flintlock Dueling Pistols -A) Wogdon Dueling Pistol

Desirable Cased Pair of Silver Mounted Robert Wogdon Flintlock Dueling Pistols -A) Wogdon Dueling Pistol
These pistols were exhibited at the NRA in 2004 and were manufactured c. 1780 by famed dueling pistol maker Robert Wogdon (1734-1813), arguably the most renowned of the English dueling pistol makers. A pair of Wogdon & Barton pistols were famously used in the Burr-Hamilton duel. The lightly swamped, octagonal barrels are smoothbore and have London proof marks on the undersides, feature dovetailed silver blade front sights and gold vent liners, and are signed "Wogdon LONDON" on top. The breech ends of the barrels and front of the standing breeches have bands of beadwork engraving. The barrels are likely slightly bent downwards as has been shown to be common on Wogdon pistols in an attempt to correct duelists firing over their marks. The standing breeches also incorporate fixed notch rear sights and floral engraving. The locks are signed "Wogdon" in gold inlaid ovals and have sliding half-cock safety latches and stepped, pointed tails. The locks are fired using single set triggers without visible adjustment screws. The mounts are solid silver and includes classic acorn finials on the trigger guards along with the initials "AW" in script inscribed on the bows and hallmarks including "MB" silversmith's mark inside, the tangs respectively numbered "1" and "2", a figure of Britannia on the pommels, and pierced scroll pattern side plates involving a pineapple and sword. The full-length stocks have flat sided butts. The ramrods have horn tips. The oak case has green baize lining and a leather powder flask.

Manufacture: Wogdon
Model: Flintlock
BBL: 9 1/4 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 28 bore
Finish: brown/casehardened/gold/silver
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Fine overall with dark older re-browned finish on the barrel, bright gold inlay and mottled gray patina on the lock, attractive aged patina and distinct designs on the exceptional solid silver mounts, smooth oiled finish, and minor overall wear, including some slight dings and scratches on the stock. Mechanically fine. The case is fine and has mild age and storage related wear, one compartment lid missing its lifting loop.

B) Wogdon Dueling Pistol

Manufacture: Wogdon
Model: Flintlock
BBL: 9 1/4 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 54 bore
Finish: brown/casehardened/silver
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Fine overall as with dark older re-browned finish on the barrel, bright gold, mottled gray patina on the lock, attractive age darkened patina and distinct designs on the silver mounts, smooth oiled finish, and minor overall wear, including some slight bruises and scratches on the stock. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Norman R. Blank Collection

Cased Pair of Over/Under Flintlock Pistols by Samuel Brunn

Lot #3258 (Sale Order 259 of 606)

Cased Pair of Finely Engraved Gold and Silver Inlaid Large Caliber Over/Under Flintlock Pistols by Samuel Brunn -A) S. Brunn Double Barrel Flintlock Pistol

Cased Pair of Finely Engraved Gold and Silver Inlaid Large Caliber Over/Under Flintlock Pistols by Samuel Brunn -A) S. Brunn Double Barrel Flintlock Pistol
Samuel Brunn was among the most accomplished English gun and sword makers in the United Kingdom at the end of the flintlock era in the late 18th century and the early 19th century and was a gunmaker to the Prince of Wales (later King George IV). These .69 caliber (14 bore) officer's pistols from c. 1805-1820 feature over/under smoothbore barrels of Damascus with London proofs on the right, a gold blade front sight, gold vent liners, and gold inlaid banner on the breech end of the upper barrel inscribed "S BRUNN/56 CHARg CROSS LONDON" along with a gold inlaid band. The locks have gold inlaid classical martial designs and "S-BRUNN" at the centers, foliate engraving, and sliding half-cock safeties. The pistols have double triggers, blued trigger guards with engraved borders and martial trophies, and checkered "saw-handle" grips with inlaid silver pommel trim and silver inlaid pommel escutcheons inscribed with a coat of arms showing a crowned demi-eagle over a torse. A note inside the case indicates this is the crest of the Wingfield family, Viscounts Powerscourt. Richard Wingfield, 5th Viscount Powerscourt (1790-1823) was an Anglo-Irish representative peer who lived at the family's large Powerscourt Estate, in County Wicklow, Ireland, and hosted King George IV in 1821. The pair comes in a fitted hardwood case with a Samuel Nock trade label inside the lid, green baize lining, and several accessories.

Manufacture: British
Model: Flintlock Pistol
BBL: 9 1/4 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 69
Finish: brown/gold/casehardened/blue/silver
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Very fine with 95% plus of the re-browned finish and distinct Damascus patterns along the barrels, bright original gold inlays, original case colors in the protected areas, 75% plus original blue finish, attractive aged patina on the silver, and generally minor age and storage related wear. The stock is also very fine with crisp checkering and minor marks. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are very good with minor storage wear.

B) S. Brunn Double Barrel Flintlock Pistol

Manufacture: British
Model: Flintlock Pistol
BBL: 9 1/4 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 69
Finish: brown/gold/casehardened/blue/silver
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Very fine with 95% plus of the re-browned finish and distinct Damascus patterns along the barrels, strong case colors in the protected areas, 50% original blue, bright original gold inlays, attractively aged patina on the silver, and generally minor overall age and storage related wear. The grip is also fine and has crisp checkering and minor wear mostly by the locks. Mechanically fine. Overall, this is a very attractive and very scarce pair of over/under flintlock pistols by royal gunmaker Samuel Brunn during the Napoleonic Era.

Pair of Silver Mounted E. North "Queen Anne" Flintlock Pistols

Lot #3259 (Sale Order 260 of 606)

Attractive Pair of Silver Mounted E. North "Queen Anne" Flintlock Pistols -A) North Flintlock Pistol

Attractive Pair of Silver Mounted E. North "Queen Anne" Flintlock Pistols -A) North Flintlock Pistol
This classic pair of Queen Anne pistols from the second quarter of the 18th century are marked "E NORTH" on the undersides above London proofs flanking the "EN" maker's mark for gunmaker Edward North of London who was active c. 1733-1761. They are also marked "1" and "2" respectively. The top of the breeches are marked "LONDON", and there is some scroll and border engraving. The smoothbore, cannon style barrels have turned rings and light engraved breech end borders. The walnut stocks have raised relief shell carving and silver mounts consisting of classic grotesque mask pommel caps, martial pattern side plates, and wrist escutcheons with shell and scroll accents.

Manufacture: British
Model: Flintlock Pistol
BBL: 5 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 65
Finish: bright/silver
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Very good overall with mottled gray patina and minor oxidation on the iron, attractive aged patina on the silver, minor dings and scratches on the wood, and crisp engraving and relief carving. Mechanically fine.

B) North Flintlock Pistol

Manufacture: British
Model: Flintlock Pistol
BBL: 5 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 65
Finish: bright/silver
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Very good overall with gray patina and some minor oxidation on the iron, attractively aged patina on the silver, general mild wear including small scratches and dings on the grip, and crisp engraving and relief carving. Mechanically fine.

Silver Mounted James Freeman "Queen Anne" Flintlock Pistol

Lot #3260 (Sale Order 261 of 606)

Silver Mounted James Freeman "Queen Anne" Flintlock Pistol

This Queen Anne style pistol was manufactured by James Freeman of London who was an active gunmaker circa 1716-1736. The pistol has "JAMES FREEMAN" on the lower right under the frizzen spring, "LONDON" on top at the breech, and London proof and view markings flanking Freeman's "crown/IF" mark on the upper left. The cannon style screw-off barrel has turned rings and a stud for removal with a barrel wrench (absent). The highly figured grip has silver mounts, including the classic Georgian grotesque mask pommel cap.

Class: Antique

Good overall with smooth gray and brown patina on the iron, dark aged patina on the silver, and some cracks and repairs in the grip. Mechanically fine.

Pair of Silver Inlaid Flintlock Pistols by Collis of Oxford

Lot #3261 (Sale Order 262 of 606)

Unusual Pair of Silver Inlaid Flintlock Pistols by Collis of Oxford -A) Collis Pistol

Unusual Pair of Silver Inlaid Flintlock Pistols by Collis of Oxford -A) Collis Pistol
These large flintlock pistols are both signed "COLLIS" on the left and "OXFORD" on the right in banners. John Collis is listed as an active gunmaker circa 1782-1798. Both pistols feature light engraving, sliding safeties, extensive silver wire inlays in the walnut grips with oval silver escutcheons bearing inscribed fancy script initials "WC," and 1800 hallmark dated silver mask pommel caps.

Manufacture: British
Model: Flintlock Pistol
BBL: 6 5/8 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 62
Finish: bright
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Very good with some slight fading to some of the engraving and markings, scattered light pitting on the iron, and lightly aged patina on the silver. The grip is fine with a few of the wire inlays sticking up and some light handling marks. Mechanically fine.

B) Collis Pistol
Reference "A" description.

Manufacture: British
Model: Flintlock Pistol
BBL: 6 5/8 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 62
Finish: bright
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Very good with some slight fading to some of the engraving and markings, scattered light pitting on the iron, and lightly aged patina on the silver. The grip is fine with a few of the wire inlays sticking up and some light handling marks. Mechanically fine.

Silver Mounted Hawkins "Queen Anne" Flintlock Pistol

Lot #3262 (Sale Order 263 of 606)

Silver Mounted Hawkins "Queen Anne" Flintlock Pistol

This pistol from c. 1720-1750 by John Hawkins has a smoothbore, three-stage "cannon" barrel with a lug for removal with a barrel wrench (absent). The underside of the frame at the breech is stamped "HAWKINS" over London proofs flanking the "crown/IH" maker's mark. The top also has "LONDON", and there is some scroll and foliate engraving. The stock has shell carving at the top, and the mounts are silver, including a classic grotesque mask pommel cap with small hallmarks.

Class: Antique

Very good overall with gray patina and minor pitting on the iron, small chip at the top of the frizzen, attractive aged patina on the silver, some scrapes and faint cracks visible on the grip, and crisp carving and engraving. Mechanically fine.

Cased Pair of Engraved Smith of Braintree Boxlock Belt Pistols

Lot #3263 (Sale Order 264 of 606)

Documented Cased Pair of Engraved Smith of Braintree Boxlock Percussion Belt Pistols from the von Stauffenberg Collection -A) Smith Belt Pistol

Documented Cased Pair of Engraved Smith of Braintree Boxlock Percussion Belt Pistols from the von Stauffenberg Collection -A) Smith Belt Pistol
The included documentation indicates the pair was from Schloss Jettingen and Berthold Graf Schenk von Stauffenberg when sold on September 29, 2006, and that they were formerly in the collection of Claus Graf Schenk von Stauffenberg. It is not clear when they came into the family's collection. The latter is the famous Oberst (Colonel) Claus von Stauffenberg who attempted to assassinate Hitler via a bomb at the Wolf's Lair on July 20, 1944, in Operation Valkyrie and was executed by firing squad the following day when the plot failed. He is portrayed by Tom Cruise in the 2008 film "Valkyrie" which centers on Stauffenberg's role as the lead conspirator in the plot to assassinate Hitler. His eldest brother Berthold Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg was also arrested and executed by slow strangulation. Thousands of others were either executed or sent to concentration camps following the attempted assassination and coup, including Oberst von Stauffenberg's wife who survived and passed away in 2006 shortly before these pistols were sold. His son Berthold Graf Schenk von Stauffenberg (b. 1934) was also a German military officer and was the longest serving German soldier at the time of his retirement in 1994 with the rank of major general after nearly four decades in the Buneswehr. The pistols have smoothbore Damascus barrels signed "SMITH BRAINTREE" on top and equipped with silver blade front sights. Both pistols have Birmingham proofs on the lower left on the barrel and frame. On the right, the first is marked "3," and the second is marked "2." The box lock actions have scroll engraving, notch rear sights, "42" below the bolsters, and belt hooks on the left. The grips are finely checkered and have blank wrist escutcheons and scroll engraved caps with compartments. The case has a small powder flask, ball mold marked "40," bone container with spare nipples, an oiler, cap tin, measure, a few over-sized balls, loading/cleaning rod, jag, and a nipple wrench.

Manufacture: British
Model: Percussion
BBL: 4 inch octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 47
Finish: brown/blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 42
Class: Antique

Condition: Very good with much of the period refurbished brown finish and distinct twist patterns along the barrel, traces of blue on the action, smooth gray and brown patinas on the balance, some minor oxidation and pitting, and generally minor age and storage related wear overall. The grip is also very good and has minor spots of wear on the otherwise crisp checkering and light handling wear. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are good with age and storage related wear including fading on the lining and mild wear on the exterior.

B) Smith Belt Pistol
See "A."

Manufacture: British
Model: Percussion
BBL: 4 inch octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 47
Finish: brown/blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 42
Class: Antique

Condition: Very good with much of the period refinished brown finish and distinct Damascus twist patterns along the barrel, traces of the blue finish on the action, some minor oxidation/pitting, and generally minor overall wear. The grip is good and has a repaired crack extending down from the upper tang screw and mild wear on the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Claus Graf Schenk von Stauffenberg Collection; The Berthold Graf Schenk von Stauffenberg Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Cased Pair of H.W. Mortimer Percussion Dueling Pistols

Lot #3264 (Sale Order 265 of 606)

Cased Pair of Engraved, Gold Banded, and Silver Accented H.W. Mortimer Percussion Dueling Pistols -A) Mortimer Dueling Pistol

Cased Pair of Engraved, Gold Banded, and Silver Accented H.W. Mortimer Percussion Dueling Pistols -A) Mortimer Dueling Pistol
These pistols from H.W. Mortimer in London date to c. 1830 and feature smoothbore Damascus barrels with dovetailed silver blade front sights, "Mortimer London" signed on top, Birmingham proofs, and dual gold inlaid bands on the casehardened breech plugs. The engraved standing breeches incorporate the fixed notch rear sights. The pistols are equipped with adjustable single set triggers. The locks are signed "H-W/Mortimer" towards the center and have border and scroll engraving and sliding half-cock safeties. The forend caps and stock escutcheons are silver. The remaining furniture is iron and features classical martial and foliate engraving. The stocks have checkered wrists. The pair comes in a relined wood case with a reproduction Collins trade label, rods, a three-way flask, nipple wrench, balls, cap tin, and keys.

Manufacture: Mortimer & Son
Model: Percussion
BBL: 8 1/8 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 25 Bore
Finish: brown/casehardened/blue/silver
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Good, with half of the period refinished brown remaining on the barrel, traces of the barrel marking, strong case colors on the breech and lock, attractively aged patina on the silver, 50% blue remaining on the trigger guard, mostly smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, some light oxidation/pitting, and mild overall wear. The stock is very good and has distinct checkering, mild scrapes and dings, and a few faint cracks and chips. The set trigger needs work, but the lock is mechanically fine. The restored, relined case is good with mild storage wear. The accessories are good.

B) Mortimer Dueling Pistol

Manufacture: Mortimer & Son
Model: Percussion
BBL: 8 1/8 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 25 Bore
Finish: brown/casehardened/blue/silver
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Good with 50% period refinished brown remaining on the barrel, faded but mostly legible barrel marking, strong case colors on the breech and lock, attractively aged patina on the silver, 40% blue remaining on the trigger guard, mostly smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, some light oxidation/pitting, and mild overall wear. The stock is very good and has distinct checkering, mild scrapes and dings, and a minor cracks and small slivers absent. Mechanically fine.

Ornate Martini Pattern Schuetzen Rifle by C. Stiegele of Munich

Lot #3265 (Sale Order 266 of 606)

Elaborate Deep Relief Chiseled Game Scene Engraved, Gold Inlaid, and Relief Carved Martini Pattern Schuetzen Rifle by C. Stiegele of Munich

Manufactured in the early 20th century and featuring gold and silver inlays on the barrel including "C Stiegele Kgl. Bayr. Hofgewehrfabrik Munchen," extensive engraving, including a deep relief engraved game scenes of a pack of hounds attacking a boar on the right and two pairs of deer on the left, a gold inlaid "BH" monogram on the lever, relief carved scrollwork on the wood along with a scene of a running stag behind the cheekpiece on the left and a scene with two chamois on the right side of the buttstock, a winged and ramped front sight, peep sight, and double set triggers. It is numbered "10506" on the barrel, forearm, and buttplate and "506" on the frame, lever, and wedge. The underside of the barrel also has "BUG" proofs including the "172/28" bore marking (8 mm, likely 8.15 x 46R) and "A KRUPPSCHER/GUSSSTAHL".

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Fine with crisp engraving, bright original gold, aged patina on the silver, 50% plus original blue finish blended with smooth brown patina, patches of original case colors in some of the protected areas, gray patina, some minor oxidation, and general mild wear. The wood is very fine and has crisp carving and minor dings and scratches. The underside of the butt has small partial labels and some tape. Mechanically excellent. Overall, a very attractive schuetzen rifle.

Engraved/Carved J.G. Anschutz Aydt System Schuetzen Rifle

Lot #3266 (Sale Order 267 of 606)

Attractive Panel Scene Engraved and Relief Carved J.G. Anschutz Aydt System Schuetzen Rifle

Manufactured c. the early 20th century. The barrel has a winged and ramped post front sight, textured top flat/rear sight mounting rib with filler screw filled scope block taps, oval "J/G/A" marking and serial number on the bottom of the barrel at the breech, faint importer mark under the forearm, traditional Germanic blackleaf engraving surrounding a vignette of two women on the right from a mythological scene (likely Artemis/Diana and one of her followers) and a marksman in traditional attire on the left, double set triggers, dog head carved forearm tip, floral carving on the rear of the forearm and front of the buttstock, scroll bordered checkering on the large Tyrolean buttstock, and a single hook buttplate.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Fine with 60% plus original blue and casehardened finish, crisp engraving, with spots of minor edge wear and scattered dent and dings on sides of barrel. The wood is also fine with minimal storage type wear and pieced thumb rest. Mechanically excellent.

Panel Scene Engraved John S. Roberts English Percussion Revolver

Lot #3267 (Sale Order 268 of 606)

Exceptional Cased Exhibition Quality Relief Panel Scene Engraved John S. Roberts English Percussion Revolver

Offered here is a gas sealed single action, six shot revolver. The barrel is signed "JOHN S. ROBERTS" and features engraved scrollwork at the muzzle and on the sides of the lug. The frame, fluted cylinder and grip cap feature full coverage scroll engraving. The frame has an engraved oval panel tiger scene on the left side and a mythical winged creature amongst the scrollwork on the right side. The scrollwork extends to the dolphin hammer. Each cylinder chamber is numbered and has either a "crown/V" or "crown/GP" proof. These London proofs are repeated on the underside of the barrel. The barrel is equipped with fixed sights. The grip cap has a compartment. The barrel has a high polish blue finish, and the remaining surfaces are casehardened. The near full checkered grip features a carved shell pattern at the frame juncture and a blank silver oval thumb escutcheon. The brass mounted partitioned case is lined in navy blue baize and contains a James Dixon & Sons powder flask, combination tool, bone container, oiler, wooden percussion cap container, bore rod and lead rounds. John S. Roberts was likely a retailer.

Class: Antique

Excellent. The barrel retains 97% bright original high polish blue finish with high edge wear on the balance. The remaining surfaces retain most of the bright original case colors, which are muted by the extensive excellent coverage of the embellishment. The grip is also excellent with most of the checkering remaining crisp. Mechanically fine. The case is fine showing minor handling/storage marks and a loose partitioned wall on the otherwise very fine original lining. The accessories are excellent overall. An impressive work of exhibition quality engraving on a revolver that will be a welcome addition to even the most advanced antique arms collection.

Richard Jeffery Push Forward Underlever Hammer Shotgun

Lot #3268 (Sale Order 269 of 606)

Engraved Richard Jeffery Push Forward Underlever Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Case

Equipped with fine replacement browned Damascus steel barrels a single bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib which is marked (faintly) "ARMY NAVY C.S.L. LONDON", light engraving at the breech, London nitro proofs, and chambers proofed for 1 1/8 oz. of shot (2 1/2 inch) with a single extractor. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened push forward underlever receiver with back action locks which all display attractive scroll engraving extending to the double trigger triggerguard, both tangs, and the rebounding hammers and surrounds "RICHARD JEFFERY" signed on either lockplate. The gun is mounted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings including the Deeley latch release and a straight grip stock with a blank gold inscription oval and a leather wrapped recoil pad. Included is a Thomas Ferney & Co. canvas and leather takedown case. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proofed at "12" (.729 inches) and measured .733/.737 inches; choke constriction .004/.005 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.023 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 1 5/8 inch drop at heel; 15 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 2 oz.

Class: Antique

Very fine as professionally refinished, retaining 99% brown and casehardened finishes, some blue loss on the lower tang, some minor handling evidence, some pitting beneath the forend, some small gaps in the wood to metal fit, and crisp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent.

Engraved Caron a Paris Single Barrel Pinfire Shotgun

Lot #3269 (Sale Order 270 of 606)

Rare Engraved Caron a Paris Single Barrel Pinfire Shotgun

This rare pinfire shotgun dates to c. 1852-1871 and was manufactured by Caron of 20 Passage D'Opera in Paris. Caron was a gunmaker to Napoleon III. This interesting design features a lever at the breech that then allows the barrel to be twisted and slid forward for reloading. The browned Damascus twist barrel has a post front sight, and "Inver Caron a Paris, Arq. du S.M. l'Empereur" signed on top. The latch has an integral notch sight. The transition point on the barrel, "mule ear" lock, and furniture feature oak leaf and acorn engraving. The lock is also signed "Invon Caron" in a banner. Serial number "4" is on the lower tang. "SP" is marked on the wrist escutcheon. Includes an invoice from Jackson Arms on March 26, 1968. Pictured in Jackson Arms Catalog No. 25 from 1968 as item no. 550.

Class: Antique

Very good with 90% of the refinished brown remaining on the barrel and mostly smooth gray patina on the lock and furniture along with crisp engraving and some light oxidation. The stock is good and retains most of the ebonized finish and has mild scrapes and dings, a thin crack by the breech on the left, and general mild wear. Mechanically fine.

Provenance: Jackson Arms; The Norman R. Blank Collection

Presentation Cased Pair of Goellner of Suhl Percussion Pistols

Lot #3270 (Sale Order 271 of 606)

Incredible Exhibition Grade Cased Pair of Engraved, Gold Inlaid, Relief Chiseled, Silver Mounted, and Relief Carved Percussion Pistols by Goellner of Suhl Presentation Inscribed for Major Franz von Gmainer in 1834 -A) Goellner Rifled Percussion Pistol

Incredible Exhibition Grade Cased Pair of Engraved, Gold Inlaid, Relief Chiseled, Silver Mounted, and Relief Carved Percussion Pistols by Goellner of Suhl Presentation Inscribed for Major Franz von Gmainer in 1834 -A) Goellner Rifled Percussion Pistol
The finely patterned Damascus barrels have fine "micro-groove" rifling, a pair of gold inlaid bands at the muzzles, dovetailed silver blade front sights, "GOELLNER IN SUHL" in gold inlay on top, gold crossed colors and a helm on a spear, gold laurel wreaths, and gold lightning bolts erupting from engraved storm clouds at the breech followed by a pair of gold inlaid bands. The casehardened patent breeches also have gold bands, scroll engraving, and nicely sculpted bolsters. The standing breeches are casehardened and feature screw adjustable notch rear sights, gold inlaid "1." (A) and "2." (B), elaborate scroll engraving, and gold floral designs at the tails. The flat locks have scroll and border engraving, "GOELLNER IN SUHL" inlaid in gold at the centers, gold inlaid martial trophies at the tails, and elaborately chiseled, engraved, and gold inlaid bestial design hammers. The locks have an interesting design with an external safety position with an external sear similar to those found on miquelet locks. In this position the hammers are kept just off of the nipples. The locks also have internal half-cock and full-cock notches on the tumblers. The locks are fired using adjustable single set triggers. The pistols are mounted with silver furniture, and the ramrods have silver tips. The trigger guards are spurred. The finials are floral vase designs, and the furniture also includes martial, scroll, and floral engraving. The stocks have raised relief carved scroll designs, mask designs integrated into the scroll carving above the wrist escutcheons, silver pin accented checkering, and flared pommels. The silver escutcheons on the wrists inscriptions read: "Ihrem/Regiments Veteranen/und/Verehrten Cameraden/Major von Gmainer/bei/seiner Beforderung/1834" (A) and "Das/Officier=Corps/des/K: bayr: 13" Lin: Inft: Regmts:/zum/freundschaftlichen/Andenken" (B) translating approximately to "Your regimental veterans and esteemed comrades. Major von Gmainer on his promotion in 1834" and "The Officer Corps of the Royal Bavarian 13 Line Infantry Regiment in friendly memory." The trigger guards are inscribed "Widmung." meaning "Dedication." The pair comes in a very elaborate hardwood case with a combination of contrasting woods, a four leaf design on the lid, an engraved key escutcheon and a closely fitted interior with green lining holding the pistols and a suite of accessories which include a loading and cleaning rod with attachments, a mallet, a "1701.2" marked ball mold and combination screwdriver/nipple wrench, a heart shaped sight adjustment key, a nickel-silver powder measure, and key. Franz von Gmainer is identified as promoted to major on May 28, 1834, in "Militair Handbuch des Koenigreiches Bayern 1838" and was a staff officer of the 13th Line Infantry Regiment led by Colonel Freidrich Hertling. Hertling was later lieutenant general and briefly acting War Minister of Bavaria under King Ludwig I. A history of Franz von Gmainer's family in German titled "Denkschrift ben Freiherrlichen Geburs=Stand der Eblen Herren von Gmainer zum un auf dem Schonstein..."was published in 1867 which discusses his request to be admitted to the nobility based on his ancestry and notes that he was a former captain in Graf Fugger's Chevau-legers Regiment and was a chamberlain, lieutenant colonel, and wing adjutant to King Ludwig I. The latter was king of Bavaria from 1825 until his abdication during the revolutions of 1848 in favor of Maximilian II, his son.

Manufacture: German
Model: Percussion
BBL: 6 7/8 inch octagon
Stock: relief carved, inlaid walnut
Gauge: 50
Finish: gray/gold/casehardened/silver
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Excellent with 97% vibrant original casehardened finish and only minimal light handling and storage marks, crisp engraving, bright gold, light aged patina and some verdigris on the furniture, and some very minor spots of oxidation staining on the barrel. The stock is also excellent and has crisp raised relief carving and checkering, and minimal light handling and storage wear concentrated on the left flat. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are very fine with mild age and storage related wear mainly on the case exterior which has some slight hairline age related cracks visible.

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Girardoni System Repeating Air Rifle with Case

Lot #3271 (Sale Order 272 of 606)

Desirable Game Scene Engraved Girardoni System Repeating Stock Reservoir Sporting Air Rifle with Case Inscribed "F. Baring" and Air Pump

This Girardoni pattern repeating air rifle is signed "Herzberg am Harz" on the lock, indicating the lock was made by an unknown German gunmaker. The screw-off buttstock air reservoir is signed "REILLY 316 HOLBORN LONDON IMPROVED" around the threaded joint section in reference to London gunmaker Joseph Charles Reilly listed as active at that address between c. 1837-1847. The Girardoni (sometimes spelled "Girandoni") is easily the most famous early air rifle or windbuchse largely thanks to the fact that for many years it has been associated with Lewis & Clark and their famous Corps of Discovery Expedition. It is widely believed that they either had a Girardoni or a very similar design by Isaiah Lukens of Philadelphia. The Girardoni was designed by Bartolomeo Girardoni around 1779 and is also significant as one of the first widely used repeating martial arms, with a magazine tube on the right side of the barrel for use with lead balls and a breech block that is able to be pressed sideways against spring pressure for loading/repeating capability. They were notably used by Austrian sharpshooters from 1787-1815. Because the air tanks took around 30 minutes of pumping by hand to bring to full pressure, the riflemen had assistants that repressurized the reservoirs initially and later also had more efficient wagon mounted pumps. "Wind guns" had several advantages over conventional firearms including that they were quieter, smokeless, quicker to reload, and relatively unaffected by rain. They also required less cleaning since they did not require corrosive black powder. This attractive example is chambered in approximately .40 caliber/10 mm and features an octagon barrel with eight-groove rifling, blade front sight, two leaf notch rear sight, high quality engraving with a game scene on the top of the gold finished frame and a star pattern motif on top of the breech, a walnut stock with carved patterns along the sides of the ramrod channel and checkering beneath the grip area, horn forend tip, and a shagreen wrapped metal buttstock air reservoir. Includes a period fitted wooden case with green felt lined interior, brass handle and plaque on the lid inscribed "F. Baring" and containing an air pump. Included consignor notes indicate the inscribed name on the case may belong to a Captain Francis Baring, Fusilier Guards, Deputy Assistant Quartermaster General, attached to the Light Division. More information on Girardoni air rifles can be found on pages 598-601 of the book "Blue Book of Airguns, Thirteenth Edition".

Class: Other

Fine, with scattered moderate freckling on the iron surfaces with smooth gray patina on the balance, highly attractive bright original gold finish on the brass frame, and defined engraving and markings. The refinished walnut stock is very good, with crisp checkering and carvings, a chipped section visible ahead of the lock, and a small chip in the left of the forend tip. The buttstock air reservoir has some cracking and separation in the shagreen outer wrapping. The threaded buttstock air reservoir easily loosens, otherwise mechanically fine. Case is good with mild age related wear, handling marks, and a few absent corner sections of wood.

Engraved Gold Inlaid Repeating Air Gun by Staudenmayer of London

Lot #3272 (Sale Order 273 of 606)

Engraved and Gold Inlaid 19th Century Repeating Stock Reservoir Air Gun by Staudenmayer of London

"--STAUDENMAYER LONDON--" gold inlaid on top of the barrel ahead of a 16-point star on top of the breech. A noted London gunmaker, Samuel Henry Staudenmayer (1801-1834) was listed as active at 32 Cockspur St., and originally apprenticed under John Manton. He manufactured firearms for the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York. Air guns of this style were used primarily for hunting, with this high quality engraved example being of the type used by an individual with wealth and status. "Wind guns" had several advantages over conventional firearms including that they were quieter, smokeless, quicker to reload, and relatively unaffected by rain. It is chambered in approximately .47 caliber/11.5 mm and features a smoothbore octagon barrel that loads at the breech end utilizing a faucet breech system with a lever located on the left, a magazine tube beneath the barrel allowing repeating capability, an external hammer and mainspring, and a leather wrapped metal stock air reservoir. Features engravings of martial motifs on the lock, sideplate and trigger guard, and a lion standing on top of a crown engraved on top of the frame (unknown history). Circular brass collection tag "R.D. BEEMAN/PRIVATE/COLLECTION/2082" hanging from the trigger guard.

Class: Other

Fine, with a mix of original brown finish and brown patina on the barrel with scattered patches of light pitting, strong patterns of case colors and smooth gray and brown patina on the casehardened surfaces, 75% original blue finish on the trigger guard, retains nearly all of the gold inlay, exhibits attractive golden aged patina on the brass, with sharp engraving. The leather on the stock reservoir is good with mild age related wear, cracking and absent sections. The breech lever is included separately due to an absent screw, otherwise mechanically fine. Absent magazine tube door catch.

Provenance: The Dr. Robert D. Beeman Collection

Engraved and Carved Stock Reservoir Air Gun by Ludwig Zeer

Lot #3273 (Sale Order 274 of 606)

Fine Engraved and Relief Carved Late 18th/Early 19th Century Stock Reservoir Muzzleloading Air Gun by Ludwig Zeer of Vienna

This Austrian air gun dates to around the early 1800s. It is silver inlaid with the maker name "Ludwig.Zeer.a.Wienn" on the top barrel flat at the breech and signed "Ludwig.Zeer" on the lockplate. No information related to this maker has been found at the current time. "Wind guns" had several advantages over conventional firearms including that they were quieter, smokeless, quicker to reload, and relatively unaffected by rain. They also required less cleaning since they did not require corrosive black powder. This example is chambered in approximately .46 caliber/11.5 mm and features a part octagon/round barrel with a smooth bore that loads from the muzzle end, a German silver bead front sight, high quality floral border engraving on the brass components and iron lock with motifs engraved on top of the receiver and bottom of the trigger guard, a walnut stock with floral relief carving on the bottom, and a leather wrapped metal stock reservoir. Circular brass collection tag marked "R.D. BEEMAN/PRIVATE/COLLECTION/2287" hanging from the trigger guard.

Class: Other

Fine, retains 75% faded original blue finish on the barrel with some scattered minor surface freckling and light handling marks, and most of the silver inlay. The brass exhibits an attractive golden aged patina with sharp engraving overall. The revarnished wood is very good, with an absent chipped section ahead of the lock, a few light handling marks, and defined carving. The leather is good with age related flaking and cracking. Mechanically fine.

Provenance: The Dr. Robert D. Beeman Collection

Engraved German Outside Lock Air Pistol by J. Adam Kuchenreuter

Lot #3274 (Sale Order 275 of 606)

Engraved and Silver Inlaid 19th Century German Outside Lock Air Pistol by Johann Adam Kuchenreuter

The Kuchenreuter family were active primarily in Regensburg, Bavaria, from mid 17th century to the present and were among the best gunmakers in the Germanic states in the 18th and 19th centuries. Johann Adam Kuchenreuter (1794-1869) was one of the most talented and most recognized members of the family and was active until his death in 1869. During his lifetime, he was the court gunmaker for both the Princely House of Thurn & Taxis of Regensburg and the King of Bavaria. The clients have included Germanic kings and princes, Napoleon, Russian tsars, and other European aristocrats. This air pistol features floral and border engraving on the rear sight, lock, left screws, left side plates, trigger guard and butt pommel, and has an octagon barrel with a smooth bore, blade and notch sights and is silver inlaid "J. ADAM KUCHENREUTER" on top. It slides forward for loading at the breech via a protruding handle through the bottom. It has a brass cylinder with a wooden piston inside that is linked to the external hammer. Equipped with a single set trigger. The walnut stock has checkered panels on the grip. Circular brass collection tag marked "R.D. BEEMAN/PRIVATE/COLLECTION/466" hanging from the trigger guard. Absent ram rod.

Class: Other

Very good, exhibiting a mix of gray and brown patina, defined engraving, some light wear and fading on the silver inlaid maker name, scattered light pitting, and attractive golden aged patina on the brass cylinder. Stock is also fine with defined edges, scattered light scratches and handling marks, a few spliced and repaired sections, a few scattered small cracks, and clear checkering. Does not appear to hold air, otherwise functions fine.

Provenance: The Dr. Robert D. Beeman Collection

Cased Pair of Engraved Percussion Dueling/Target Pistols

Lot #3275 (Sale Order 276 of 606)

Exceptional Cased Pair of Engraved Percussion Dueling/Target Pistols from Thomas of Paris -A) Thomas of Paris Percussion Pistol

Exceptional Cased Pair of Engraved Percussion Dueling/Target Pistols from Thomas of Paris -A) Thomas of Paris Percussion Pistol
Both of these pistols from the second half of the 19th century were manufactured in Liege and retailed in Paris by Thomas. They are numbered "4024" and have dovetailed front sights, "f p Thomas Bte a Paris" inscribed on the top flats, notch rear sights on the standing breeches, scroll engraving, relief scroll carving and fluting on the stocks, and shared hardwood case with "THOMAS ARQR. BTE./21 PASSAGE DE L'ORME/A PARIS" in gilt letters inside the lid, and a suite of loading and maintenance tools.

Manufacture: European
Model: Percussion
BBL: 9 3/8 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45
Finish: blue/gray
Grips:
Serial Number: 4024
Class: Antique

Condition: Exceptionally fine with 90% original blue finish, smooth gray on the lock and furniture, heated color on the hammer and generally minor overall wear. The stock is also very fine and has crisp carving, scattered scratches and dings, and general light wear. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are fine with minor age and storage related wear mainly on the case exterior and fading on the lining.

B) Thomas of Paris Percussion Pistol

Manufacture: European
Model: Percussion
BBL: 9 3/8 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45
Finish: blue/gray
Grips:
Serial Number: 4024
Class: Antique

Condition: Exceptionally fine with 95% original high polish blue finish, smooth gray on the lock and furniture, and generally only minimal age and storage related wear. The stock is also very fine and has crisp carving, minor scratches and dings, and generally light wear. Mechanically excellent.

Cased Pair of Engraved German Blancke Dueling/Target Pistols

Lot #3276 (Sale Order 277 of 606)

Cased Pair of Engraved German Blancke Dueling/Target Percussion Pistols -A) Blancke Pistol

Cased Pair of Engraved German Blancke Dueling/Target Percussion Pistols -A) Blancke Pistol
Both pistols are fitted with dovetailed blade front and notch rear sights. The casehardened locks are signed "E. BLANCKE IN NAUMBURG a/s." around the rear of the hammers. The hammers are decorated with a finely engraved fish head motif. The top flat of the swamped Damascus barrels is marked "E. BLANCKE." on one pistol and "IN NAUMBURG a/s." on the other. The locks, sideplates, hammers, and barrel tangs are engraved with floral scroll designs, and the breech plugs are engraved with an arrow and crossed torches. Includes green lined wooden case containing a mallet/starter, combination tool, oiler, bullet mold, and powder flask.

Manufacture: German
Model: Percussion
BBL: 10 inch octagon
Stock: hardwood
Gauge: 12 mm
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Very fine, retains 85% original brown finish with some light flaking at either end of the barrel, 60% original case colors with some areas muted, and crisp engraving. Stock is also very fine as lightly sanded and re-oiled with a professionally repaired crack running beneath the lock and sideplate, some light handling marks, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Included case is very good as sanded and refinished with some scattered light handling marks, a chip at one of the corners, and light wear to the lining.

B) Blancke Pistol
Reference "A" description.

Manufacture: German
Model: Percussion
BBL: 10 inch octagon
Stock: hardwood
Gauge: 12 mm
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Very fine, retains 85% plus original brown finish on the barrel, 60% original case colors with some areas muted, and crisp engraving. Stock is also very fine as lightly sanded and re-oiled with a professionally repaired crack on the right of the forend below the barrel line, some light handling marks, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.

Cased Pair of Thomas Williams Percussion Pepperbox Revolvers

Lot #3277 (Sale Order 278 of 606)

Presentation Cased and Inscribed Pair of Thomas Williams Percussion Pepperbox Revolvers -A) Thomas Williams Pepperbox Revolver

Presentation Cased and Inscribed Pair of Thomas Williams Percussion Pepperbox Revolvers -A) Thomas Williams Pepperbox Revolver
Thomas Williams is listed as an active gunmaker out of Birmingham c. 1861-1863. Both pistols inscribed "J.R. COOPERS/PATENT" in a circle on the left, "THOs. WILLIAMS/LIVERPOOL" on the bottom of the butt comportment doors on the solid silver frames, Gothic initials "JC" inscribed in an oval on the back straps, with floral scroll pattern engraving, sliding top safeties, ring triggers with underhammer, and barrels numbered 1-6 with Birmingham proofs. Cased with "B" gun in a hardwood case with small circular brass plaque on top of the lid inscribed "Presented to/M Light/by/M Moss" and with fitted blue felt lined interior with Williams & Powell trade label on the interior of the lid and containing tools, ball mold, Dixon & Sons Sheffield powder flask, two Eley cap tins, S. Allport Improved cap dispenser, two unmarked small containers and some extra nipples.

Manufacture: British
Model: Percussion
BBL: 3 1/8 inch solid rib
Stock:
Gauge: 40
Finish: silver/blue
Grips: ebony
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Fine, with the barrel cleaned showing a smooth gray patina with some light freckling, bright silver, 50% niter blue finish on the small parts, and defined engraving on the silver frames. Grips are very fine with a few light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically fine. Case is fine, with a few non-structural cracks on the lid.

B) Thomas Williams Pepperbox Revolver
Cased with "A" gun.

Manufacture: British
Model: Percussion
BBL: 3 1/8 inch solid rib
Stock:
Gauge: 36
Finish: bright/silver/blue
Grips: ebony
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Fine, with the barrel cleaned showing a smooth gray patina with some light freckling, bright silver, 70% niter blue finish on the small parts, and defined engraving. Grips are very fine with a few light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.

Engraved J.J. Herman Brevete 18-Shot Percussion Pepperbox

Lot #3278 (Sale Order 279 of 606)

Massive Engraved J.J. Herman Brevete 18-Shot Percussion Pepperbox

Jean-Jacques Herman was a Belgian gunmaker active c. 1829-1855 who appears to have specialized in multi-barrel handguns and clearly pushed the envelope with this impressive revolver. It has a cluster of twelve outer barrels and six inner barrels fitted to a shared breech plate. The barrels are etched Damascus and are rifled. They barrels and breech plate also have corresponding numbers. An oval Liege "E/LG/*" proof is marked on the breech plate between barrel 12 and 13. The frame features extensive scroll engraving and has "J.J. HERMAN. D./BREVETE" marked on top. The trigger guard is spurred. The ebony grip is fluted. The pommel cap has a small compartment.

Class: Antique

Very good with distinct Damascus twist patterns along the barrels, crisp engraving, bright polished metal throughout, and generally minor overall wear. The grip is fine and has distinct fluting, smooth finish, a small flake at the left of the upper tang, a minor chip and crack at the lower tang, and light handling wear. Mechanically excellent. This is certainly a very imposing handgun. While images of these are popular online, you almost never get the opportunity to buy one of these!

Cased Thomas W.G. Treeby Patent Percussion Chain Rifle

Lot #3279 (Sale Order 280 of 606)

Rare and Important Cased Engraved Thomas W.G. Treeby Patent Percussion Chain Rifle

This mid-19th century repeating rifle is one of the most unusual and impressive firearms ever created, based on Thomas W.G. Treeby's patent no.1552 from July 11, 1855. A very important and desirable gun, it is essentially an early (likely the first) belt fed firearm design. In place of a revolving cylinder, the gun utilizes a series of individual chambers linked together like a chain for a total of fourteen shots. To ready the next shot, the shooter rotates the handle on the breech which turns the barrel and moves it forward freeing the mouth of the chamber which is chamfered to make a nice fit and gas seal. Then, they cock the hammer which simultaneously moves the next shot into position. The hammer is connected to a long striker. Then, the shooter rotates the breech handle back to the left closing the barrel over the mouth of the chamber. The whole sequence can be done very quickly. Only a relatively small number of these interesting "chain rifles" were manufactured (likely four). The Royal Armouries in the U.K. has an example and notes that three are known to survive. The NRA Museum also has one shown and notes three survive. This rifle is unquestionably and by far, the finest of those known to exist. It is perhaps one of two remaining in private hands and also the only known cased example, accompanied with its original accessories. This commercial example would have been manufactured c. 1855-1860 and has a flash shield screwed on the left side plate of the action partially covering the "T.W.G. TREEBY/PATENT No 1552/LONDON" marking. The barrel has a bead style blade front sight and a military Pattern 1853 rifle style notch and ladder rear sight. The barrel and chambers have London proofmarks. The bottom of the barrel is marked with a small "1" and a larger "291" that is partially struck over another number in uneven numerals. One of the chambers is marked "20," and the back of the breech plate is marked "291." The action, trigger guard, and buttplate have classic English engraving. The stock has a checkered wrist. The silver wrist escutcheon is inscribed "Dr.G.F.D.E./MD/B.V.R./No. 1 Compy." The included case has "Dr. G.F.D.E. M.D./B.V.R. No. 1. Compy." painted on the front and lid. The inside has an original Treeby trade label and contains a variety of accessories, including a flask, conical bullet mold, cap tin, and more. The markings on the gun and case indicate this fascinating repeating rifle was owned by a doctor serving in a volunteer rifle company. Dr. Griffith Francis Dorsett Evans (1790-1871) was a member of the Bedfordshire Volunteer Rifles, 1st Company and appears on the War Office's Army List in 1861. The doctor clearly owned an innovative rifle and intended to use it in defense of his country should the need arise. The Treeby is featured in two YouTube videos that can be easily accessed on the net.

Class: Antique

Very fine condition showing little use with 75% original blue finish remaining on the action and chambers, some traces of original finish elsewhere, and otherwise smooth gray and brown patina on most of the balance. The engraving and markings remain crisp. The stock is very good and has little wear and a crack in the top of the wrist, crisp checkering, an old coat of varnish, and some general scrapes and dings. Mechanically fine. Case very good with moth and insect damage to interior lining, accessories very good to fine. This is an incredible scarce example of a very innovative and distinctive British revolving rifle design. It is a rare chance to own what is likely the finest Treeby "Chain Rifle" extant!

Silver Mounted Spanish Miquelet Belt Pistol by Doiztua

Lot #3280 (Sale Order 281 of 606)

Very Fine Gold Inlaid, Engraved, Relief Carved, and Silver Mounted Spanish Miquelet Belt Pistol by Doiztua

Manufactured in the late 18th century. The octagonal to round two stage cannon style barrel is smoothbore and is decorated with engraving with a foliate chiseled girdle with gilt backgrounds at the transition, gold inlaid foliate scrollwork inhabited by birds on the breech section, a sunken gold lined "crown/FRo/DOIZ/TUA" maker's mark (possibly relating to or for a relative of Antonio Doiztua, master examiner at Plasencia), a fleur-de-lis pattern gold inlaid band ahead of the bright foliate and border engraved standing breech, and a gold vent. The bright, flat lock plate has border engraving, and the lock components are finely chiseled. The priming pan is gold lined. The silver mounts includes foliate, martial trophy, and border designs. A belt hook is fitted to the left. The stock features attractive molding, raised relief floral carving, and a raised relief crown over crossed cannons and other martial trophies at the wrist. With a wooden ramrod with horn tip.

Class: Antique

Very fine with 75% plus blue, bright original gold, silver-gray patina on the standing breech and lock, minor oxidation, attractive aged patina on the silver mounts, and generally light age and storage related wear. Aside from a repaired crack in the forend, the stock is fine and has crisp carving and minor wear. Mechanically fine.

Provenance: The Norman R. Blank Collection

Silver Mounted Spanish Miquelet Escopeta with Madrid Stock

Lot #3281 (Sale Order 282 of 606)

Silver Mounted Spanish Miquelet Escopeta with Carved "Madrid Stock"

The two-stage, smoothbore barrel has a silver "spider" base front sight, and carved "wings" flaking the barrel tang function as a the rear sight. The barrel has turned girdles and chiseling at transition point and a sunken "crown/MA/CA/MS" marker's mark along with a sunken gilt crown marking and brass inlaid designs at the breech. The lock is signed "G. MASPER" (c. 1750 per "Der Neue Stockel") behind the cock and has scroll engraving. The carved wood trigger guard has an "RM" monogram inscribed on a silver oval inlay. The barrel band, heel extension, and reinforcement plates are silver. The heel plate is iron. The forend cap is horn and has decorative carving that continues along the edges of the forend. The figured stock also features a panel of checkering on the forend, scroll carving, molding, and a distinctive "Madrid stock" fluted butt.

Class: Antique

Good. This Spanish gun appears to have been used in combat given the deep strike line on the barrel suggesting it was used to block a blow from a sword or other edged weapon and has period silver reinforcement to the wrist and breech section, possible to repair damage from when the gun was clubbed. The barrel retains 20% of the original brown finish, and the balance of the iron has gray and brown patina. The maker's mark on the barrel is missing its gilt lining. The silver throughout displays attractive well-aged patina. The stock has very attractive figure, crisp carving, mild scratches and dings, and some cracks and repairs. Mechanically fine. This is certainly a very interesting Spanish piece that leaves you wondering when and where it was used.

Elaborate Gold Inlaid Manceaux of Paris Smoothbore Flintlock Gun

Lot #3282 (Sale Order 283 of 606)

Elaborate Gold Inlaid Manceaux of Paris Smoothbore Flintlock Sporting Gun with Gilt Furniture

Francois Jules Manceaux was a celebrated arms maker in 19th century and held several patents for arms improvements and was also the head of the royal arms factory in Tulle. He produced the sword that is part of the crown jewels of Greece in the 1830s as well as a gold decorated pair of pistols that were made for presentation to Captain Thomas, Lord Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, by King Louis Philippe of France in 1843 that were sold by Rock Island Auction Company in 2020. Many of Manceaux's ornate arms appear to have been destined for the Ottoman and North African market and reflect that region's tastes. This mid-19th century flintlock sporting gun has a blade front sight on the rear of the upper barrel band, a notch rear sight at the breech, gold inlaid scrollwork on the breech section, gold vent and pan liners "MANCEAUX A PARIS" in gold on the lock along with scrollwork, and highly elaborate gilt furniture with detailed foliate and scroll detailing. A hallmark and maker's mark are on the trigger guard tang.

Class: Antique

Very fine with bright original gold inlays and gilt furniture, 75% plus original blue and casehardened finish, some oxidation mainly towards the muzzle, crack in the trigger guard, and generally light age and storage related wear. The stock is fine and has mild scratches and dings and faint repaired cracks in the wrist. Mechanically excellent.

Dauernheim a Homburg Flintlock Sporting Gun

Lot #3283 (Sale Order 284 of 606)

Fine Relief Chiseled and Engraved Dauernheim a Homburg Flintlock Sporting Gun

In "Der Neue Stockel", Johannes Dauernheimer (Dauernheim) is noted as active in Homburg c. 1680-1720. This large smoothbore sporting gun has a rounded blade front sight, "Dauernheim" and "A Homburg SS*" signed on the sighting flats, foliate engraved accents, turned bands at the breech, and engraved tang. The rounded lock has relief chiseled scroll and mask designs, including a particularly fiendish mask on the tail. The mounts are also chiseled and engraved steel with French influence including fleur-de-lis finials, scrolling pierced side plate with disgorging masks, a long spire pointed buttplate finial, and classical martial trophies at the heel. The highly figured rootwood stock has fine molding, an old label on the forend,

Class: Antique

Fine with mostly smooth gray patina, some minor staining, and general mild wear. The stock is very good with some cracks, spliced and other repairs, distinct molding, and very attractive figure. Mechanically functions but needs some adjustments.

Dual Ignition Double Barrel Shotgun from Thomas of Paris

Lot #3284 (Sale Order 285 of 606)

Elaborate Presentation Cased Exhibition Engraved and Elaborately Gold Inlaid Dual Ignition Percussion/Pinfire Double Barrel Shotgun from Thomas of Paris

This dual ignition shotgun was manufactured in 1854 by gunmaker Thomas of Paris following the famous Great Exhibition in London in 1851 and just prior to the Exposition Universelle in Paris on 1855. It may have been created for the second event. Thomas was also the gunmaker to the King of Sweden and Norway. The gun is currently configured for use with pinfire ammunition but is also designed to be convertible for use with percussion caps, and the conversion cartridges are stored in the stock compartment. It features Damascus barrels by Albert Bernard of Paris (as marked on the bottom flats) with the year "1854" and number "7827" on the underside of the rib. The muzzles, breeches, and rib have gold scroll inlays, and the rib also features "THOMAS A PARIS" in gold. Gold scrollwork inhabited by dogs and birds continues on the remaining metal surfaces along with a leaping roebuck on the trigger guard bow and a snake design on the tip of the lever. The stock features extensive gold wire inlays with engraved gold inlaid foliate accents. Sling eyes are on the butt and middle ramrod pipe. The guns comes in a fitted hardwood takedown case with "THOMAS BREVETE/ARQ.R DE S,M, LE ROI DE SUEDE ET DE NORVEGE/PASSAGE DELORME/A PARIS" in gilt letting inside the lid, and a variety of loading and maintenance tools.

Class: Antique

Fine with bright original gold throughout, strong original blue finish on the lever and buttplate, light original brown mixed with gray and brown patina along the barrels, traces of original case colors in the protected areas, and generally mild age and storage related wear. The restored stock is also fine and has some expertly replaced pieces of inlay and faint scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with an absent lid escutcheon, generally mild age and storage related wear. A few accessories are absent, but most of the accessories are very fine with minor storage wear. Overall, a very attractive and distinctive French dual ignition shotgun from a noteworthy, high quality Parisian gunmaker.

Joseph Manton Single Barrel 16-Bore Flintlock Sporting

Lot #3285 (Sale Order 286 of 606)

Exceptional Documented Cased Engraved and Gold Accented Joseph Manton Single Barrel 16-Bore Flintlock Sporting from the Collection of Author W. Keith Neal

This classic English single barrel sporting gun was manufactured around 1799-1800 by Joseph Manton and was in author W. Keith Neal's collection staring in 1937 and was sold as part of his collection 2005. Among its distinguishing characteristics is more extensive use of gold than is often found on Joseph Manton firearms. It was owned by W.N.W. Hewett of Tyr Mab Ellis, Glamorgan, Wales, who has been identified as marrying in 1777 and dying in 1806. It has a gold bead front sight, girdles at the transition point from round to hexadecagonal and then ultimately octagonal in the breech section, no maker's marks on the "Damascus" twist barrel itself, a golden sunken cartouche with a crown and "JOSEPH/MANTON/PATENT" on the patent breech along with a gold band and gold vent liner, primarily martial motifs engraved on the upper tang, border and martial engraving on the flat lock which is signed "JOSEPH MANTON/LONDON" and has a roller on the frizzen and a rainproof pan that sits at a slight angle towards the frizzen, a pineapple finial on the trigger plate, scroll and border engraving on the trigger guard bow, burst engraving on the rear curl, some light engraving on the tang, mostly martial engraving on the buttplate, horn forend cap, gold wedge escutcheons, and a checkered wrist. The bottom of the barrel has "W.N.W. Hewett" followed by the London proofs flanking "1271" and then "1535" on the bottom of the patent breech. This sporting gun is documented in "The Mantons: Gunmakers" by Neal and Back on pages 24 and 229 and in pages 81, 82, and 102 as well as in "British Gunmakers: Their Trade Cards, Cases & Equipment, 1760-1860" by Neal in plate 408 on page 114 (copy included) and in Back's "The Mantons: 1782-1878" on page 84 and in plates 88a+b and 100. It was sold at Bonhams Knightsbridge on November 10, 2006, in lot 32, as part of their sale of W. Keith Neal's collection. Also included is a Dec. 2, 1937, letter from H. Clarke & Sons to Neal agreeing to sell the gun to him for 10 pounds. It comes in a mahogany case with a variety of loading and maintenance equipment, including a Frith patent powder flask, flint wallet with flints, shot belt, and more.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine with 90% plus of the brown twist finish and distinct twist patterns on the barrel, bright gold, dark original case colors on the lock and breech, 75% original blue finish, smooth patina on the balance, and minimal overall wear. The stock is very fine and has crisp checkering, some scattered light dings and scratches, and smooth oiled finish. Mechanically excellent. The case has a replacement handle and a crack in the lid and general mild wear from age and storage. The accessories are mostly fine with minor wear. This is a beautiful, documented, Joseph Manton flintlock sporting gun from the collection of British firearms and Manton family gunmakers expert W. Keith Neal.

Provenance: The W. Keith Neal Collection; Property of a Gentleman

William Smith Double Barrel Flintlock Sporting Gun

Lot #3286 (Sale Order 287 of 606)

Cased Engraved William Smith Double Barrel Flintlock Sporting Gun

Manufactured c. 1817-1825. William Smith was gunmaker to King George IV, Tsar Alexander I, and King Maximilian I. The serial number "2488" is stamped on each lock, barrel, breech hook, and the buttplate heel extension and is handwritten on the forend under the barrels. The locks also each have "PATENT/1932" and "PATENT/1933" respectively above "WILLIAM SMITH/PRINCES STRT LONDON" on the flat plates and above "SELF PRIMER" on the frizzens in reference to his British patent No. 3588 of July 28, 1812, and are also engraved with scrolls, masks, and foliate patterns. The elevated concave rib features a bead front sight and is signed "W Smith Princes Street London" in script. The patent breeches have double platinum bands at the front and rear and platinum liners. The wedge and wrist escutcheons are silver. The buttplate and trigger guard are blued steel with scroll and foliate engraving. The half-length stock has a checkered wrist. With associated oak case lined in green based with a William Smith trade label inside showing this patented lock design and a set of accessories, including a shot belt, powder flask, and other loading and maintenance equipment. An old piece of paper inside the case is signed "Revd F. Maude", possibly indicating ownership by Reverend Francis Henry Maude (1822-1886). Also includes the receipt from July 17, 1958, from Stephen Grant & Joesph Lang, Ltd." and a certificate from F. Theodore Dexter. Norman R. Blank's notes indicate he used this gun for snipe shooting in November 1958.

Class: Antique

Fair with staining, distinct Damascus patterns on the barrels, bright platinum bands and liners, faded case colors, blue finish on the mounts, and oxidation. The stock is also fair and worn overall with scratches and dings, small flakes at the edges of the forend, and a substantial crack on the right side of the butt. Mechanically excellent. The restored case and the accessories are generally good with mild storage wear and some oxidation.

Provenance: The Norman R. Blank Collection

Cased B. Sturman Percussion Double Barrel Shotgun

Lot #3287 (Sale Order 288 of 606)

Cased Panel Scene Engraved and Gold and Silver Inlaid Benjamin Sturman Percussion Double Barrel Shotgun This fine mid-19th century double barrel shotgun features Damascus barrels with a fabulous chevron pattern twist and bead front sight surrounded by a gold inlaid star, "-->B. Sturman, London.<--" signed on the rib in gold followed by a gold inlaid and engraved scene of a pair of dogs surrounding a brace of pheasant on the breech end, and London black powder proof marks on the underside of each barrel. A gold inlaid foliate design is on the rib extension on the breech plugs, and the bolsters have pierced platinum plugs with floral engraved borders. The standing breech has scroll engraving and a gold inlaid oval inscribed with the owners name "T.G. SHORE." Each lock is signed "B. STURMAN." and has border and scroll engraving. The left lock features a scene with a brace of partridge, and the right lock features a scene of a dog. Similar dog scenes are also engraved on the trigger guard and grip cap, and another scene with a brace of partridge is featured on the buttplate. The ramrod entry pipe, wedge escutcheons, plates at the nose of each lock and flanking the standing breech, and grip cap are all engraved silver. The vacant oval wrist escutcheon is also silver. A grip safety is incorporated into the trigger guard tang. The figured stock has a checkered pistol grip made in two pieces and a shadowline cheekpiece. The gun is in its brass cornered mahogany takedown case with a "B. Sturman/Gun & Pistol Maker/45 Kingsland Road" trade label, James Dixon & Sons shot and powder flasks, large oiler, Dixon & Sons 1 3/4 oz. double charger, another 1/2 oz double charger by Sykes, cap tin, takedown cleaning rod, mop, brush, and punch. Per Blackmore in "Gunmakers of London 1350-1850," Benjamin Sturman (b. 1796) was a gunmaker in London operating at various addresses c. 1832-1867 and was located at 45 Kingsland Road c. 1855-1866. Class: Antique Very fine with crisp markings and engraving, period refurbished brown and distinct Damascus patterns on the barrels, bright gold inlays, aged patina on the silver, mostly smooth gray patina on the balance, some faint oxidation and pitting, and minor overall wear. The refinished stock has crisp checkering with a horizontal hairline crack visible near the grip cap, minor nicks at the edges, some loss at the breech on the left under the barrel, and scattered dings, and case wear. Replacement left mainspring. Fences dented. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories have minor age and storage related wear. The flasks are particularly fine. Provenance: The Norman R. Blank Collection

Relief Carved and 17th Century Austrian Wheellock Sporting Rifle

Lot #3288 (Sale Order 289 of 606)

Extraordinary Relief Carved and Chiseled 17th Century Austrian Wheellock Sporting Rifle by the Renowned "Master of the Animal-Head Scroll" with Spanner

This 17th century rifle is a true work of art from end to end and is an exceptional example of how ornate wheellock firearms can be thanks to their production mainly being limited to arms for the aristocracy. Their artistry has also made wheellocks staples of the arms collections of world renowned art museums, but while many wheellocks have highly ornate stocks, this rifle also has full coverage chiseled and silvered designs on the visible portions of the lock and barrel, a very uncommon feature that really sets it apart. The amount of time invested in this incredible sporting rifle must have been extraordinary. Its incredibly ornate, relief carved stock is consistent with the work of a master gunstocker active in the early to mid 17th century and that has been nicknamed the "Master of the Animal-Head Scroll" (Meister der Tierkopfranke). This unidentified artisan produced some of the most ornate and beautiful stocks of the 17th century. The high coverage, relief carved floral scroll patterns with animal heads and animal designs are considered his hallmark. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in their listing for similar sporting rifle (Accession Number: 2018.103) with stock attributed to the this stockmaker states: the stock was "produced by the anonymous gunstocker called the Master of the Animal-Head Scroll, after the eponymous design motif that appears throughout his work. Probably employed by the imperial court in Vienna, he was active between 1624 and 1659, the dates recorded on his earliest and latest-known firearms. Characteristic of this master's work is the carving of the stock, with leafy tendrils ending in animal or bird heads, and the recessed background, which is either stippled or matted for contrast and, often, engraved with foliage." That rifle is pictured on page 154 from the "Antique Arms Annual" from 1971 in an article about Joe Kindig Jr.'s collection. Included with the rifle is a copy of the relevant page from the rough draft of Tom Lewis' book which notes that "The mate to this rifle is pictured in" the article "The Master of the Animal-Head Scroll" by Hans Schedelmann in "Arms and Armor Annual Volume 1" and is "located in the museum in Torino, Italy." Other examples are noted from the Collection of the Princes of Liechtenstein, and the rifle in the Philadelphia Museum of Art was made for Ferdinand III of Austria, King of Hungary and Bohemia. The current rifle has panels of relief carved scrollwork along the sides of the forend that include eagle masks, floral blooms, and leaves. The forend also has brass furniture engraved with coordinating floral designs. The patch box contains an iron spanner, and the lid has two lions and a pierced escutcheon with bestial mask finials and a human mask. The left stock flat has additional animals, including two deer, and the lock screw washers are shaped as cornucopias and heralds, the rear holding a serpent. The left side of the butt includes buildings by the barrel tang, a reposed figure with a leashed dog, a falconer, hunter with horn and spear, eagle head, brass cheekpiece plate with pierced scroll design with mask elements that coordinate with the stock carving and a central mother of peal inlay, bestial accent on the cheek piece edge, and a male figure with fruit on the accent near the edge of the butt. The buttplate is smooth staghorn. The MET's rifle also features high relief, silver ornamented chiseled designs on the barrel and lock that are very similar to this rifle. Note especially the lock designs which are clearly based on the same pattern with only minor differences. The rifled octagon barrel has engraving around the bore on the muzzle face, a brass dovetailed blade front sight, a dovetailed two-leaf rear sight (one standing, one folding), a flat folding peep sight with three apertures on the tang, and full coverage chiseled engraving highlighted by silver with a border and scroll design that incorporates repeating mask elements and a figure under a crown in different poses, including holding a sword on the breech section. The lock has a coordinating design that has a figure with scrolls emanating from their arms at the center flanked by two figures with horns whose bodies also terminate with scrolls, and floral designs. The rifle has double set triggers, and the trigger guard has finger grooves.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine with aged patina on the silver and brass, dark brown in the backgrounds on the barrel and lock, traces of gilt finish on the dog, and mild overall wear. The stock is also very fine and has crisp carving, smooth finish, minor dings and scratches, slight slivers absent by the b
more... Provenance: "Warren" Tom Lewis Collection, Private Collection

Large German Wheellock Sporting Gun with Double Dogs

Lot #3289 (Sale Order 290 of 606)

Desirable Large German Wheellock Sporting Gun with Rare Double Dogs and Elaborately Inlaid and Engraved Stock

This late 16th century wheellock sporting gun features a large lock with two dogs that would allow a hunter to quickly get the gun back in action should the first pyrite fail. This gun also has a very interesting octagonal barrel that turns 45 degrees seven inches from the muzzle and is smoothbore and features a blade front sight, replacement notch rear sight, and two "BW/horn" maker's marks on the upper right and upper left towards the breech. The latter is shown on page 1415 of "Der Neue Stockel" by Heer (8541) and listed as from a wheellock dating to c. 1580-1590 and may be for Bartel Wechter the Elder based on a somewhat similar mark shown on page 1360. He was active c. 1572-1591 in Dresden as a court gunmaker, barrel maker, and Coburg armory inspector. In addition to the rare engraved dogs, the flat lock is equipped with a domed engraved gilt brass wheel cover. The inside of the lock features an engraved bestial design. The single trigger has an adjustment screw at the front and is enclosed by a faceted iron guard with a ball at the rear. The fruitwood stock has extensive bone/staghorn inlays intricately engraved with bestial motifs, including a series of four masks along the forend and serpents. The side plate features a two letter cipher composed of a vertical letter "A" and a "V" flanked by the numbers "7" and "6" along with scroll patterns. A pair of green man style mask flank the barrel tang.

Class: Antique

Very good with gray patina, extensive shallow pitting throughout, most of the original gilt remaining on the brass domed wheel cover, and general overall wear. The rear barrel pin is incomplete. The stock is fine and has mild scrapes and dings, some well-executed replacement inlays, and general wear. The wheel mechanism has not been tested. Both of the double dogs have good spring tension. Overall, this is a very attractive, distinctive, and rare wheellock sporting gun.

Provenance: The Norman R. Blank Collection

Cased Engraved Whitworth Percussion Sporting Rifle

Lot #3290 (Sale Order 291 of 606)

Highly Desirable Cased Engraved Whitworth Percussion Sporting Rifle Made for the Duke of Somerset

Sir Joseph Whitworth, 1st Baronet (1802-1887) designed his famous "sharpshooter" rifle with distinctive hexagonal rifling in the 1850s, and they quickly earned a reputation for long range accuracy in the hands of both British target shooters and Confederate sharpshooters during the American Civil War. This fine example featured a dovetailed front sight, long range rear sight with folding leaves for 100 and 200 yards and a folding ladder graduated from 300 to 900 yards and gold sight lines, "WHITWORTH PATENT" marked ahead of the rear sight, and "258" and Birmingham black powder proofs and "52" bore markings on the underside. The breech plug is engraved with a reposed stag on top and has "258" on the hook. "258" is also marked on the trigger guard tang and on the inside of the patchbox. The lock is marked "WHITWORTH PATENT" and has a half-cock safety ahead of the hammer and fine scroll and border engraving that on the hammer is inhabited by a bird and a snake . Coordinating engraving is found on the furniture, and the patchbox features a scene of a stag pursued by a dog. The stock has a dark horn forend cap, checkering on the forend and wrist, a sling stud on the bottom of the butt, and a blank silver oval escutcheon. The rifle comes in an associated fitted takedown case with a Whitworth Rifle Company trade label, wad tin, black leather bound Hawksley powder flask, T-shaped combination tool, wood compartment, octagonal steel oiler, additional tools and cleaning attachments, and a brown leather sling. The accompanying "FIREARMS INVENTORY/THE PHILIP B. SHARPE RESEARCH LABORATORIES" document lists various details of the rifle. Also includes handwritten "Instructions for loading the Whitworth Sporting rifle" dated January 13th, 1860, and addressed "To His Grace the Duke of Somerset/Admiralty." Edward A. St. Maur (1804-1885), 12th Duke of Somerset, was First Lord of the Admiralty and was previously the First Commissioner of Woods and Forests and First Commissioner of Works. As First Lord of the Admiralty, he was involved in the consideration of Whitworth's naval guns for adoption by the Royal Navy. The rifle is noted by serial number on the representative print of a test target which states a load of 55 grains or 2 drams of "Good coarse grain" powder and a 530 grain bullet were used.

Class: Antique

Fine with vibrant original case colors on the lock, breech plug, patchbox, and buttplate; traces of original case colors on the trigger guard, 80% original blue on the barrel, scattered patches of oxidation, and minor overall age and storage related wear. The stock is also very fine and has crisp checkering, smooth finish, some crackling of the finish on the butt, and a few handling and store marks. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are generally fine to very fine with fairly minor age and storage related wear, including a detached label for the wad tin and one partition cut to accommodate the sling stud. The powder flask is very fine with minimal wear.

Provenance: The Collection of the Duke of Somerset; The Philip B. Sharpe Collection; The Norman R. Blank Collection

Cased Presentation Inscribed Kuchenreuter Percussion Pistols

Lot #3291 (Sale Order 292 of 606)

Historic Presentation Cased Pair of Engraved, Silver Mounted, and Bavarian Military Presentation Inscribed J. Adam Kuchenreuter Percussion Pistols -A) Kuchenreuter Percussion Pistol

Historic Presentation Cased Pair of Engraved, Silver Mounted, and Bavarian Military Presentation Inscribed J. Adam Kuchenreuter Percussion Pistols -A) Kuchenreuter Percussion Pistol
The Kuchenreuter family gunmakers were among the best in the Germanic states in the 18th and 19th centuries and traced their line back to gunmakers in the region in the 17th century. Members of the family remain active bespoke gunmakers into the 21st century. Johann Adam Kuchenreuter (1794-1869) was one of the most talented and most recognized members of the family. During his lifetime, he was the court gunmaker for both the Princely House of Thurn & Taxis of Regensburg and the King of Bavaria. The latter is particularly relevant to the current pair which was presented to a Bavarian colonel in 1834. The silver pommel cap of the first pistol has "Aus inniglter Verehrung" (Out of Deep Veneration/Honor) at the top over a list of officers, and the second pistol has "Ihrem scheidenden Comandeur Herrn Oberst/Carl Freihr. v. Jeetze." (Our outgoing commander Colonel Carl Freihr von Jeetze) at the top over a list of officers. Both pistols have "des Konigl. bayr. IIIt Jager Bataillons 1834" at the bottom. The inscription indicates a presentation in 1834 by the Royal Bavarian III Jager Battalion in 1834 to Colonel Carl/Karl Freihr von Jeetze. In May 1834, he left to take command of the 12th Line Infantry Regiment (King Otto of Greece). Bavarian Prince Otto, son of King Ludwig I, became King of Greece after the Greek War of Independence and the London Protocol of 1832. He took thousands of Bavarian troops with him and remained king until he was deposed in October of 1862.This pair of pistols features dovetailed silver blade front sights, key adjustable notch rear sights, "I. ADAM KUCHENREUTER." in gold inlay on top of the barrels, silver inlaid bands at the muzzle and breech end, adjustable single set triggers, "A REGENSBURG." on the locks which have pivoting hammer stalls, bestial themed engraving on the hammers, extensive scroll and border engraving, silver furniture, including spurred trigger guards, and full-length stocks with horn forend caps, checkered wrists with scroll carved borders, and the noted historical presentation inscription on the silver pommel caps. The pair comes in a very attractive figured veneer case with green leather lining decorated with gilt scrollwork, numbered positions for each pistol, and a variety of accessories, including a capper, mold, punch, measure, powder horn, and more.

Manufacture: Kuchenreuter
Model: Percussion Pistol
BBL: 8 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44
Finish: brown/casehardened/silver
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Very fine with 75% of the brown and casehardened finish remaining, bright gold inlays, aged patina on the silver bands and some of the furniture, minor oxidation, broken trigger adjustment screw, and generally only minor age and storage related wear. The stock is also very fine and has crisp checkering and some minor nicks and scratches. Mechanically fine. The exterior of the otherwise fine case as refinished, lining fine with most of the gilt remaining, and accessories are fine with mild age and storage related wear including some chips in the wood.

B) Kuchenreuter Percussion Pistol

Manufacture: Kuchenreuter
Model: Percussion Pistol
BBL: 8 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44
Finish: brown/casehardened/silver
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Class: Antique

Condition: Very fine with 85% plus original brown and casehardened finish, bright gold barrel inlays, minor oxidation and age and storage related wear, and aged patina on the silver inlaid bands and some of the silver furniture. The stock is also very fine with crisp checkering and some light dings and scratches. The trigger does not set; otherwise, the pistol is mechanically fine.

Beaumont-Adams Cartridge Conversion Revolver

Lot #3292 (Sale Order 293 of 606)

Rare and Unique Documented A. Francotte Beaumont-Adams Double Action Centerfire Conversion Revolver with Inscribed Case and Accessories From the Famous Henk L. Visser Collection

This is a rare example of a Beaumont-Adams revolver, originally manufactured by August Francotte of Liege, Belgium, as a percussion revolver and subsequently converted by P. Stevens of Maastricht, Netherlands, to accept a centerfire cartridge. Reportedly, P. Stevens supplied an example of one of these centerfire conversion revolvers to the Dutch Navy in 1869 in an attempt to interest them, but this system was not adopted. The one-piece barrel and frame group have a dovetailed blade front and notch rear sight. Engraved with scrolling foliage on each side of the breech, border engraved top strap with maker marking, cylinder with engraved forward edge and stamped with maker and conversion marks, P. Stevens markings on the striker housing and loading gate, and engraving on the butt cap. Includes a lined mahogany case with a brass escutcheon on the lid inscribed "den 1st Luit.t C.D.H. Sethe. de Offic.r van den Rycursus.1862" which translates to "[For] 1st Lieutenant C.D.H. Sethe [from] the officers of the riding course.1862", manufacturer's trade label on the inside of the lid, and containing a cleaning rod, oiler and lead balls. This rare revolver is pictured on pages 516-517 of the book "The Visser Collection" Volume I part 4 catalog no. 908 by G. de Vries and B.J. Martens, page 223 of the book "Nederlandse Vuurwapens, Landmacht, Marine en Koloniale Troepen 1866-1895" by the same authors, and pages 41-45 of "Die Militarrevolver der Niederlande 1856-1940" by H.E. Harder and W.A. Dreschler.

Class: Antique

Very fine, retains 70% plus original blue finish with smooth gray and brown patina on the balance. Grip is also very fine with some light handling marks and defined edges and designs. Mechanically excellent. Included case is fine with some light handling marks.

Provenance: The Henk L. Visser Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Cased Engraved Deane, Adams & Deane Double Action Revolver

Lot #3293 (Sale Order 294 of 606)

Exceptional Cased Engraved Deane, Adams & Deane Double Action Percussion Revolver

Deane, Adams & Deane are most famous for the production of Robert Adams' patented revolvers. Prior to becoming a partner, Adams was the manager for George and John Deane until 1851. Adams' revolvers became popular following the Great Exhibition of 1851 and competed with Samuel Colt's revolvers. In February 1856, Adams left and started the London Armoury Company with other business partners. The upper barrel flat and top strap is signed "DEANE ADAMS & DEANE, 30. KING WILLIAMS STT LONDON BRIDGE." and also have a dovetailed front sight and fixed notch rear sight. London proofmarks are on the upper left barrel flat and the casehardened cylinder. The finely checkered grip has a blued steel cap with a small trapdoor compartment. The case has a Deane, Adams & Deane trade label, green baize lining, cap pouch, oiler, cleaning rod, "REGISTERED/28 Nov./1851/R. ADAMS" and "1912/54" marked .44 caliber/54 bore ball/bullet mold, bag shaped Dixon & Sons powder flask, and nipple wrench.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine with 90% plus original blue finish, 60% of the lightly fading original case colors, some minor spotting, and generally only minor age and storage related wear. The grip is excellent with crisp checkering and minimal wear. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are very fine with minor wear. Overall, a very attractive cased set.

Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection

Cased Engraved Tranter Double Trigger Self-Cocking Revolver

Lot #3294 (Sale Order 295 of 606)

Very Fine Cased Engraved Tranter Double Trigger Self-Cocking Percussion Revolver

This mid-19th century Tranter revolver features very attractive English scroll engraving throughout along with lined borders and other accents, a dovetail mounted post style front sight, notch rear sight, spur-less hammer, "W.TRANTER'S/PATENT" marked on the left side of the loading lever arm, frame, and cocking trigger; "EM" marked on the left side of the frame ahead of the cylinder, "No. 18,301.T." on the right side of the frame, London proofs, and a checkered walnut grip with blued cap. It comes in a fitted oak case with a tin of lubricating composition, lubricating bullets, Eley Bros. cap tin, screwdriver, nipple wrench, Dixon & Sons powder flask, Tranter double bullet mold, cleaning rod, and Dixon & Sons oiler.

Class: Antique

Fine with 70% original blue finish, mostly bright lever, hammer and trigger; smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, and generally minor overall wear. The grip is very fine and has crisp checkering. Mechanically fine. The exterior of the case is revarnished and is fine, and there is moderate wear to the lining. The accessories are all fine or better with minor wear.

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Cased Factory Engraved London Armoury Kerr Percussion Revolver

Lot #3295 (Sale Order 296 of 606)

Exceptional and Rare Cased Factory Engraved Early Production London Armoury Kerr Percussion Revolver with Accessories

This is an exceptional factory engraved example of an early Second Model Bermondsey production Kerr revolver. It has the cylinder pin retaining spring at the rear of the frame behind the cylinder, with a highly polished blue barrel, cylinder and frame. The lock plate, hammer, and trigger were casehardened. The loading lever was finished bright. The grip is sharply checkered English walnut. The left side of the frame is die stamped with an oval "LONDON/ARMOURY" marking, the right side of the frame is engraved "KERR'S PATENT 814", and the lock plate is engraved "LONDON ARMOURY./BERMONDSEY." The upper left flat of the barrel is stamped "L.A.C." followed by two London proof marks. The face of the cylinder and inside of the trigger guard are numbered "606". The side of the cylinder is engraved with the serial number, and it is proof marked between each nipple. The sides of the frame, part of the cylinder, barrel lugs, rear portion of the barrel, lock plate, butt cap, and hammer are nicely scroll engraved with a simple border. The muzzle has simple engraving, and the barrel flats are bordered with simple dual lines. Only the side of the cylinder with the serial number was engraved. The solid oak case has typical British construction with brass screws and other fittings. It is lined with green baize inside the lid and divided into eight compartments on the bottom. It contains a brass bullet mold for two conical bullets marked "AVC" and "54" (54 bore, approximately .44 caliber), a wooden cleaning rod with brass tip covering a ball screw, a screwdriver with a wooden handle, a 4-1/4 inch Dixon bag powder flask, an empty cap tin marked "ELEY BROS/LONDON" on the lid, a round wooden container with screw on lid containing two nipples, a pewter oiler and an original black tin of lubricating compound with the original green label affixed to it. The outer case lid has an inlaid circular brass plate.

Class: Antique

Excellent. The blue parts of the revolver retain 95% of the period refurbished finish, thinning on the cylinder, and some minor edge wear. The lock plate has strong traces of vivid casehardening colors at the hammer with the remaining areas having a smooth grayish patina showing much of the casehardened pattern. The grips are also in excellent condition with all of the varnish remaining, only a couple of very minor dents, and sharp checkering. All markings and engraving are clear and sharp. The case is excellent. There are a few light stains on the interior and a little deterioration of the fabric. All accessories are very fine. An exceptionally nice, extremely rare, beautifully engraved example of an early Kerr revolver with case and accessories.

Cased W. Tranter's Patent Double Action Revolver

Lot #3296 (Sale Order 297 of 606)

Cased Engraved Cogswell & Harrison Retailer Marked W. Tranter's Patent Double Action Revolver

Manufactured c. 1856-1860s and featuring a dovetailed post front sight, notch rear sight, "COGSWELL. &. HARRISON. 223. &. 224. STRAND. LONDON." signed across the top, London proofs, "No. 16,897.T." on the right side of the frame, "W. TRANTER'S/PATENT" on the loading lever and left side of the frame, "HH" also marked on the latter, scroll engraving, and a checkered walnut grip with a casehardened end cap. The revolver comes in a fitted oak case with baize lining, a fine Cogswell & Harrison trade label, and a set of accessories.

Class: Antique

Very fine with 85% plus original finish, mostly silvered out case colors on the cylinder, crisp engraving, and minor overall wear. The grip is also very fine with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine, and the accessories are fine with minor wear.

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Cased Jalabert-Lamotte Percussion Double Barrel Shotgun

Lot #3297 (Sale Order 298 of 606)

Spectacular Cased Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun with Gilt Barrels and Elaborate Silver Mounts by Jalabert-Lamotte of St. Etienne

The locks of this beautiful 19th century percussion sporting gun are signed "F Par Jalabert/Lamotte" (right) and "St Etienne" (left) in script and features foliate engraving along with scenes with dogs on the tails and dog shaped hammers. The markings indicate the gun came from the shop of gunmaker Jean-Louis Jalabert (1766-1846) of St. Etienne, France, who had married Marie-Anne Lamotte of the Lamotte gunmaking family in 1787 and signed his work with Jalabert Lamotte. The two-stage smoothbore barrels have a blade front sight with a gold inlaid arrow on the rib, gold eagle and starburst designs along with foliate accents at the transition point, and long gilt breech sections. The left breech plug appears to be stamped "H/REBOS," and "88" is stamped on the underside of the left barrel and also on several of the other components, sometimes along with an additional "5" marking. The furniture is all silver and features beautifully executed raised relief hunting motifs, including various game animals and a large hanging game trophy on the trigger guard. The buttplate has a sprung trapdoor revealing the compartment for the included bayonet. The nicely figured half-stock has a checkered forend and wrist, fowl shaped end of the wrist with relief scroll carving, and further relief carving at the tail of the rounded cheekpiece. The gun comes in a finely figured French burl walnut veneered case with green lining closely fitted to the gun and the various accessories, including powder and shot flasks, spring clamp, and bullet mold.

Class: Antique

Very fine with 90% plus of the original blue finish, 95% plus of the bright original gold, distinct designs and attractive natural aged patina on the silver mounts, and light original case colors and smooth patina on the locks as well as a chip on each fence. Overall, wear is generally very minimal and associated with age and storage. The stock is also very fine and has crisp checkering and carving, minor scratches and dings, and two chips to the right edge of the forearm. The bayonet compartment has shrunk slightly with age, and the bayonet no longer fits. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are fine with minor storage wear. Overall, a spectacular cased set.

Pre-World War II Colt Super .38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #3298 (Sale Order 299 of 606)

Outstanding Documented Pre-World War II Colt Super .38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box and Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1932. These Super .38 pistols were first shown to the public at the August 1928 Camp Perry National Matches and were available for purchase by the start of 1929. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration, grips not listed, as well as shipment to Rice & Miller in Bangor, Maine on 21 July 1932 as a single gun shipment. The left side of the matching numbered slide is marked with the two-line address and patent dates, while the right side bears the model and caliber marking along with the Rampant Colt, which was lightly struck by the factory. The serial number is on the right of the frame, the second digit fairly light which appears to be due to a worn factory stamp. The left of the trigger guard is marked "W" over "VP", and the right is marked "60". The blued barrel is unmarked and has a polished chamber hood. Fitted with blade and notch rear sights, wide checkered hammer, long grip safety, arched checkered mainspring housing, checkered grips, and a full blue .38 Super Auto magazine. Includes the original matching numbered box.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent, retains 98% plus of the original high polish blue finish with some very light edge wear and a few very light handling/takedown marks. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is exceptionally fine with some light handling/storage wear, mostly on edges. One would search a long time to find a better example with the original box!

Pre-WWII Colt Government Model National Match Pistol

Lot #3299 (Sale Order 300 of 606)

Very Fine Pre-World War II Colt Government Model National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box and Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1936, the left side of the matching numbered slide has the standard two-line address and patent dates while the right has the standard National Match and Colt markings followed by the Rampant Colt. The left of the trigger guard is marked "X/VP" while the right is marked "60", and the standard Government Model marking is over the serial number on the right of the frame. The barrel is blued with a polished chamber hood and marked "MATCH/COLT 45 AUTO" on the lower left and "MB" within a circle on the left of the lug. The recoil spring guide is a later replacement that is marked "PAT.NO.2522192" on the rear face, and the trigger is fitted with an adjustable shoe. It is fitted with blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, checkered slide stop, thumb safety, and wide hammer, and an arched checkered mainspring housing. It is also fitted with a pair of checkered walnut grips and a military pattern replacement full blue magazine marked "C-L" and "L". The included factory letter confirms the current configuration, grips not listed, adjustable sight noted, and shipment to Capt. Jesse M. Dudley in Phoenix, Arizona, on 18 March 1936. There are references in records to a Captain Jesse M. Dudley 104th Division Quartermaster Train. Includes a correct factory box numbered to a different gun.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish with some light edge/holster type wear, some light handling wear on the front strap and mainspring housing, and a few light handling/takedown marks. The grips are also very fine with some light handling wear near the bottoms, a few scattered light handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with mild handling/storage wear.

Gary Cooper "City Streets" Colt Model 1903 Pocket Pistol

Lot #3300 (Sale Order 301 of 606)

Historic Documented Screen Used Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol Carried by Gary Cooper in the Movie "City Streets"

Manufactured in 1921, this is a fine example of a Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless pistol that was carried by the Hollywood legend Gary Cooper in the 1931 film "City Streets". The film is a classic from the "Pre-Code" film noir era that follows the story of a racketeers daughter and her love for a shooting gallery showman, the perfect fit for one of these Pocket Hammerless pistols. Included with the pistol is a set of framed documents which includes a post card dated 25 December 1931, which lists the pistol by serial number and states that it was carried by Gary Cooper in the film and is being given as a gift. The post card is signed "Rouben M." for Rouben Mamoulian, who was the director of "City Streets". The display also includes a photo of Gary Cooper holding a Colt Model 1903 pistol (almost certainly this one) along with his co-star Sylvia Sydney. The left side of the slide has the standard two-line address and patent dates, with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right side of the slide has the standard two-line caliber marking. The serial number is on the left of the frame and "R/VP" is on the trigger guard. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, as well as a pair of checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts at the bottom and "COLT" at the top. The framed documents display measures 18 3/4 inches by 20 3/4 inches.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Fine, retains 80% of the original blue finish with some light holster/handling type wear and some scattered patches of light spotting. The grips are very fine with the left panel showing an attractive aged chocolate tone, a few scattered light handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The framed display and documents are all very fine.

Colt Government Model National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #3301 (Sale Order 302 of 606)

Excellent Documented Pre-War Colt Government Model National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box and Factory Letter

The included factory letter confirms the pistol's configuration, including caliber, barrel length, blue finish, type of stocks not listed, and furnished with an adjustable rear sight when shipped alone to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. of Chicago, Illinois, on August 11, 1939. Features fixed blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, "MATCH/COLT 45 AUTO" marked on the underside of the blued barrel with polished chamber hood, checkered slide stop, thumb safety, short trigger, and wide hammer, along with an arched checkered mainspring housing. The left side of the matching numbered slide has the standard two-line address and patent dates, while the right has the standard "NATIONAL MATCH" and Colt markings followed by the "rampant colt", with matching "182/148" serial number marked behind the firing pin stop. The frame is marked with "X" and VP" on the left of the trigger guard, with "GOVERNMENT MODEL" and serial number on the right side. Fitted with a pair of checkered walnut grips. The two-toned magazine has a pinned base. Includes the original numbers matching Colt factory box with hang tag, original factory test fire target, manual, and bore brush.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent, retaining 90% original blue finish along with minor edge wear, some thinning on the main spring housing, limited spotting and brown patina, a faint takedown drag line, minor cycling wear, and otherwise limited handling marks. The grips are excellent with original oil finish and well defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine with detached lid, staining, edge wear, slight compression, and mostly retained end label along with clear serial number on the bottom. This example would be a exemplary addition for any advanced Colt or National Match collection!

Colt Camp Perry Target Pistol with Box and Factory Letter

Lot #3302 (Sale Order 303 of 606)

Exceptional Documented Colt Camp Perry Single Shot Single Action Target Pistol with Original Box and Factory Letter

Manufactured from 1920 to 1941, with this example manufactured in 1934. The Camp Perry Model was created by modifying an Officer's Model frame to accept a special flat single-shot "cylinder". Colt named this model after the site of the U.S. Target Competition held annually at Camp Perry, Ohio. Only 2,525 Camp Perry pistols were manufactured. This example has standard markings and features, with the included factory letter confirming the current configuration of caliber, scarce 8 inch barrel length, finish, and checkered walnut stocks when manufactured on July 5, 1934, and subsequently sent in a shipment of two to H & D Folsom Arms Company of New York, New York, on July 20, 1934. Includes original Colt factory box numbered to the pistol with reproduction end label, original test fire target, takedown tool, and bore brush.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with minor edge wear and thinning on the cylinder, limited spotting/pitting, and cycling wear. Grips are excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine with staining and edge wear.

Colt .22-.45 Conversion Kit with Box and Factory Letter

Lot #3303 (Sale Order 304 of 606)

Excellent Colt .22-.45 Service Model Conversion Kit with Box and Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1946, with the included factory letter confirming the caliber, barrel length, and finish when sent in a shipment of three to Clapp and Treat of Hartford, Connecticut, on November 1, 1946. Features fixed lade front and adjustable rear sights, with "U2341" stamped on top of the slide, the two-line address and patent marks on the left of the slide, and the model nomenclature on the right. A full-blue Colt Service Model magazine is included. Includes a correct unnumbered Colt factory box, recoil spring, spring guide, plunger, slide catch, extractor, and the previously mentioned magazine.

Class: Other

Excellent retaining 98% plus original blue finish on the conversion components with limited minor edge wear and handling marks on the slide. Mechanically untested. Box is exceptionally fine with limited edge wear.

Pre-World War II Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #3304 (Sale Order 305 of 606)

Very Fine Pre-World War II Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1938, this is a very fine example of a pre-World War II Colt Ace semi-automatic pistol. The left side of the slide is marked with the two-line address and patent dates, while the Rampant Colt is behind the serrations. The right side of the slide has the Colt Ace and caliber markings. The serial number is on the right side of the frame while the trigger guard is marked "P/VP" and "77" on the left and right respectively. It is fitted with blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, as well as a pair of checkered walnut grips.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish with some light edge/handling wear and some scattered light spotting, concentrated mostly on the grip areas. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered minor blemishes in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Colt First Series Woodsman Target Pistol with Stock Holster

Lot #3305 (Sale Order 306 of 606)

Excellent Colt First Series Woodsman Target Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box and Boxed N-S Patent Stock Holster

Manufactured in 1940, with standard markings. Features pinned blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, serrated trigger, and a fitted with checkered walnut grips. Includes the original box, original test target, and bore brush, along with a N-S patent combination stock and leather holster with box.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling evidence and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. The stock holster is excellent with minor handling evidence. Both boxes are very fine with minor edge wear.

Colt Camp Perry Single Shot Single Action Target Pistol

Lot #3306 (Sale Order 307 of 606)

Colt Camp Perry Single Shot Single Action Target Pistol

Manufactured from 1920 to 1941 with this example manufactured in 1935, this model was created by modifying an Officer's Model frame to accept a special flat single shot "cylinder". Colt named this model after the site of the U.S. Target Competition held annually at Camp Perry, Ohio. Only 2,525 Camp Perry pistols were manufactured. This example has standard markings and features.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent, retains 90% of the original high polish blue finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina, primarily at the muzzle and on the grip straps. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

World War I Era Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #3307 (Sale Order 308 of 606)

1916 Production World War I Era Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1916, early in production of the commercial Government Model and right in the middle of World War I. These pistols represented the cutting edge of firearm technology and were highly sought after by military personnel and civilians alike, with many being privately purchased for use during the war. The slide on this pistol bears the two-line, two-block address and patent markings on the left side of the slide with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right of the slide has the caliber markings. "VP" and "b" are on the trigger guard, and "GOVERNMENT MODEL" is on the right side of the frame over the serial number. The unmarked barrel is blued with a polished chamber hood. The slide release, thumb safety, and wide hammer are checkered and the smooth, flat mainspring housing has a lanyard loop at the bottom. It is fitted with a blade front and notch rear sight, as well as a pair of smooth antique ivory grips. The two-toned magazine has a pinned base.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Fine, retains 60% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina on edges, high spots, and handling areas, primarily in the form of mild holster/handling wear. The grips are also fine with an attractive lightly aged tone and a few scattered hairline age cracks. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Pistol with Box

Lot #3308 (Sale Order 309 of 606)

Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box

Manufactured in 1933 with standard two-line address/patent dates and Rampant Colt on the left of the slide, matching serial number on the underside, caliber marking on the right, "W/VP" and "99" marked trigger guard, and checkered grips with Rampant Colt medallions. With a properly labeled Colt "black box" (number on underside faint, but potentially a match for this pistol) and instruction sheet.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent, with 95% of the original blue finish, showing light edge wear, the start of a gray patina on the frontstrap, and mild handling marks. Vivid case colors are present on the trigger and safeties, and the grips are excellent with minor dings. Mechanically excellent. The box is fair with worn and torn edges and black ink touch-ups, and the instructions show tearing and staining.

Colt Model 1889 Navy Revolver with 3 Inch Barrel

Lot #3309 (Sale Order 310 of 606)

Documented Antique Nickel Plated Colt Model 1889 Navy Double Action Revolver with Very Scarce and Desirable 3 Inch Short Barrel, Pearl Grips, and Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1891, this very fine, commercial Colt Model 1889 Navy revolver is in the original Model 1889 configuration with counter clockwise rotating cylinder and the scarce and desirable three inch barrel. The included factory letter confirms the configuration, grips not listed, as well as shipment to Shoverling, Daly & Gales in New York on 22 September 1891. The top of the barrel has the standard three-line Colt address and patent dates, while the left is marked "COLT. D.A. 38". The assembly number "899" is marked on the bottom of the barrel, rear face of the cylinder, frame, crane, and cylinder latch, while the serial number is on the butt. It has a blade front sight and groove rear sights, and is fitted with a pair of smooth pearl grips.

Class: Antique

Very fine, retains 85% plus of the untouched original nickel finish with some scattered light flaking and light wear, primarily on edges. The grips are also very fine with a minor chip at the bottom of the right panel and some light handling marks. The cylinder lockup is loose, otherwise mechanically fine.

Colt Banker's Special Double Action Revolver

Lot #3310 (Sale Order 311 of 606)

Excellent Colt Banker's Special Double Action Revolver

Manufactured in 1941. Round blade front and frame notch rear sights, caliber and model marking on left side of barrel, two-line address and patent mark on the right, matching numbers on frame and crane, checkered hammer and trigger, "Rampant Colt" on left side plate, and checkered silver Colt medallion grips.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent, retaining 95% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, some minor high edge wear, and a faint cylinder drag line. Grips are very fine with some dings and scratches and overall crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Colt Bankers Special .22 LR Revolver with Box and Factory Letter

Lot #3311 (Sale Order 312 of 606)

Documented Colt Banker's Special .22 LR Double Action Revolver with Box and Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1939, with standard markings and features, including checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions. Includes original Colt maroon box and a bore brush. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration (stocks not listed) of caliber, barrel length, and finish when shipped to John J. Tobler of Union City, New Jersey, on October 23, 1939, in a lone shipment.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with a minor cylinder drag line and limited handling marks. Replacement grips are also excellent with scraped original serial numbers under both panels and defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine with reproduction end label and moderate edge wear.

Colt Model 1903 New Army and New Navy Double Action Revolver

Lot #3312 (Sale Order 313 of 606)

Colt Model 1903 New Army and New Navy Double Action Revolver

Manufactured in 1906 with the standard two-line address and patent dates on top of the barrel, "COLT. D.A. 38" on the left of the barrel, circled Rampant Colt on the left rear of the frame, serial number on the butt, and matching assembly number "362" on the frame, crane, and cylinder latch. Fitted with blade and frame groove sights, nitre blue trigger, hammer, and screws, and diamond pattern checkered grips, each numbered "372" on the inside.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Exceptionally fine, retains 75% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish and 75% plus of the original nitre blue with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, primarily on the barrel and grip straps. The grips are very fine with a few scattered light blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Colt Police Positive Revolver with Factory Letter and Holster

Lot #3313 (Sale Order 314 of 606)

Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolver with Letter of Documentation and Holster

Manufactured in 1924. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, the two-line manufacturer address on top of the barrel, and the model and caliber markings on the left side. The left side of the trigger guard is marked "VP" and "3," and the "Rampant Colt" logo is marked on the left side of the frame. Fitted with a pair of matching checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallion inserts, with each numbered "205261" in pencil on the interior. Includes a brown leather holster marked "BIFFAR/CHICAGO" and "345 PPS 385." Includes a signed letter from Auction Productions Inc. of Humboldt, Arizona, in which the pistol is purported to have been the former property of Giuseppe Shilla, an immigrant from Colabria, Italy, who was a part time driver for Don Franco, a member of Al Capone's Chicago based crime family. Shilla was allegedly given the revolver by Franco for "family protection." The letter notes that this information was relayed to a noted California based collector who purchased both the revolver and holster in the Chicago area.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with light edge wear on the muzzle and barrel, a slight cylinder drag line, and a few small areas of faint spotting on the back grip strap. The grips are very fine with rich added oil finish and crisp checkering. The holster is very fine with slight cracking and supple leather. Mechanically excellent.

Factory Sample Colt Cutaway Police Positive Special Revolver

Lot #3314 (Sale Order 315 of 606)

Documented Factory Sample Colt Cutaway Police Positive Special Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter from the Colt Archive Collection

Manufactured circa 1961. Confirmed by the included Colt factory letter this revolver was kept by the Colt factory as a sample and display piece of a cutaway version of this revolver. The letter also confirms the caliber, barrel length, finish, checkered walnut grips with nickel Rampant Colt medallion on right panel, cutaway features on both sides of the frame and factory fitted cylinder to a frame whose serial number was ground down. The serial number is retained on the crane, and the barrel has standard Colt markings.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Fine. The revolver retains 70% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina. There is a patch of light pitting on the right side of the frame. The grips are very good with extensive minor handling marks and some wear in the checkering. Mechanically fine.

Provenance: The Colt Factory Archive Collection

Six Prototype Winchester Double Action Revolver Frame Blanks

Lot #3315 (Sale Order 316 of 606)

Only Known Six Prototype Winchester Double Action Revolver Sintered Metal Frame Blanks -A) Winchester Sintered Metal Double Action Frame Blank

Only Known Six Prototype Winchester Double Action Revolver Sintered Metal Frame Blanks -A) Winchester Sintered Metal Double Action Frame Blank
Winchester Repeating Arms manufactured less than 10 experimental double action revolvers in the early 1960s in response to a proposal from the Bellmore-Johnson Tool Company to produce a sintered metal revolver frame. Bellmore-Johnson was a WRA contractor. The company was involved with sintered metal process in which powdered metal is compressed to produce a shaped part without extensive machine work. Bellmore-Johnson persuaded WRA to manufacture several experimental double action revolvers that utilized sintered metal frames. Winchester abandoned the experiment shortly after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in November 1963. Revolver serial number 5 in .22 caliber and revolver serial number 1 in caliber .38 Special are the only known Winchester double action revolvers in existence. Both of these revolvers were sold by RIAC in our Premier Firearms Auction no. 32 (see lots 1529 and 1530). Offered here is a set of six sintered metal frame blanks for the prototype sintered metal revolver. These frame blanks illustrate each step in the frame machining process. Four of the blanks are in the cast state and have no or minimal machine work. The other two blanks appear to be fully machined and ready for final finish and component assembly (see frame "A" and "F"). Each blank is individually numbered 1-6 and has a “W” stamped on the inside of the frame. These are the only known examples of sintered metal frame blanks for the prototype Winchester double action revolver. Nearly 90 years earlier Winchester had first attempted to get in the revolver market, but this program was also abandoned before going to production.

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: Prototype Revolver
BBL: absent
Stock:
Gauge: none marked
Finish: bright
Grips: absent
Serial Number: 1
Class: Curio & Relic Other Firearm

Condition: Very fine, with a few scattered areas of discoloration to the original in the white metal surfaces.

B) Winchester Sintered Metal Double Action Frame Blank
See "A."

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: Prototype Revolver
BBL: absent
Stock:
Gauge: None Marked
Finish: bright
Grips: absent
Serial Number: 2
Class: Curio & Relic Other Firearm

Condition: Excellent, with some slight discoloration to the original in the white metal surfaces.

C) Winchester Sintered Metal Double Action Frame Blank
See "A."

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: Prototype Revolver
BBL: absent
Stock:
Gauge: none marked
Finish: bright
Grips: absent
Serial Number: 3
Class: Curio & Relic Other Firearm

Condition: Excellent, with some slight discoloration to the original in the white metal surfaces.

D) Winchester Sintered Metal Double Action Frame Blank
See "A."

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: Prototype Revolver
BBL: absent
Stock:
Gauge: none marked
Finish: bright
Grips: absent
Serial Number: 4
Class: Curio & Relic Other Firearm

Condition: Excellent, showing the slightest discoloration to the original in the white metal surfaces.

E) Winchester Sintered Metal Double Action Frame Blank
See "A."

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: Prototype Revolver
BBL: absent
Stock:
Gauge: none marked
Finish: bright
Grips: absent
Serial Number: 5
Class: Curio & Relic Other Firearm

Condition: Very fine, with a few scattered areas of discoloration to the original in the white metal surfaces.

F) Winchester Sintered Metal Double Action Frame Blank
See "A."

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: Prototype Revolver
BBL: absent
Stock:
Gauge: none marked
Finish: bright
Grips: absent
Serial Number: 6
Class: Curio & Relic Other Firearm

Condition: Excellent, with some slight discoloration to the original in the white metal surfaces. This set of six prototype double action revolver sintered metal frame blanks is a one-of-a kind original piece of Winchester heritage that is a must have for the serious Winchester collector!
Provenance: The Peter & Patty Murray Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Finnish Capture Russian Contract Colt Government Model Pistol

Lot #3316 (Sale Order 317 of 606)

Very Scarce Documented, Finnish Property Marked, Imperial Russian Contract Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter

One of approximately 51,000 Colt Government Model pistols ordered by the Imperial Russian government in 1916 and 1917, before the outbreak of revolution and abdication of the Tsar, with this very scarce example bearing a later "SA" Finnish Army capture marking. By 1916, the situation on the Eastern Front was already getting well out of hand for Russia, and 1917 saw both the February and October Revolutions, which brought about both the fall of the Imperial government and the successor Provisional Government. This ultimately led to the rise of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), more commonly called the Soviet Union, which remained in control for most of the remainder of the 20th century. Additionally, some reports of the final assassination of Tsar Nicholas II and his family include a pair of Colt .45 ACP pistols among the weapons used by the Bolshevik party. In particular, one used by Yakov Yurovsky, leader of the squad, is noted as having fired the opening shot directly into the Tsar's chest. The included factory letter confirms the pistols configuration, including caliber, barrel length, finish, and type of stocks not listed when included in a 6,000 pistol shipment sent to the government of Russia on November 16, 1916. When placing the order, the government of Great Britain acted as an intermediary, using a line of credit established by the Russians and backed by hard gold reserves held in Britain to cover the bill. Britain's role as go-between was the source of the typical "ANGL. ZAKAZIE" marking found on the left side of the frame, which translates to "English Order". Features fixed oval blade front and flat top notch rear sights on top of the slide marked with the two-line, two-block address and patent dates, caliber marking on the right of the slide, barrel with polished chamber hood and "0/N" on the underside, long smooth trigger, wide checkered hammer, short grip safety, and smooth mainspring housing with lanyard loop. The left side of the frame has the English contract marking as mentioned along with a Finnish boxed "SA" property marking (most likely indicating capture during the Winter War of 1939), with "VP" and "y" on the trigger guard, along with the model marking and serial number on the right side. Fitted with diamond pattern checkered grips and an unmarked two-tone magazine with lanyard loop base. Includes a cardboard storage box. The Russian Contract Government Model Colt pistols are very scarce to find in the United States market today in any condition, as they saw hard, extended use through multiple conflicts (as illustrated by this Finished captured example) and virtually none were ever exported out of the Soviet Union, making them a highlight addition to any advanced Colt or Russian themed collection.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Fine as arsenal refurbished, likely in Finland, retaining 85% blue finish with light holster-pattern edge wear on the slide and frame, along with a take-down line, minor scrapes and impact marks, limited minor spotting/pitting, and some brown patina and thinning on the front grip strap and main spring housing. The grips are very good with mild compression wear and softened checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #3317 (Sale Order 318 of 606)

Excellent Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1922, this pistol exhibits the late, "grey/blue" factory finish that was implemented around serial number 36000. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration, grips not listed, and shipment to Logan Gregg Hardware Co. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on 23 October 1922. The left side of the slide is marked with the standard two-line, two-block patent dates and address, followed by the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right side of the slide has the standard two-line caliber marking. The left of the frame is marked with the serial number, while the trigger guard is marked "1/VP" and "48" on the left and right respectively. It is fitted with blade and rounded top notch sights, a checkered spur hammer, and a pair of checkered hard rubber grips with circled Rampant Colts and "COLT" at the tops. The full blue magazine has the correct Colt markings on the base.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent, retains 98% plus of the original blue finish and 97% of the vibrant original case colors on the hammer with a few scattered very light handling marks and some very light edge wear. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. It would be difficult to find a better example of a Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer pistol!

Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #3318 (Sale Order 319 of 606)

Very Fine Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1907, this Military Model of 1902 pistol exhibits the mid-production high polish blue finish and rounded hammer which was completely phased out around serial number 33000. The left side of the slide is marked with the two-line patent date and two-line address arranged in two blocks with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right side of the slide has the two-line caliber marking, "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS". The left side of the frame has the serial number and "VP" and "1" on the left of the trigger guard. It is fitted with blade and rounded top notch sights, a lanyard swivel on the lower left of the grip frame, checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts and "COLT" banners, and a correct early production nickel plated magazine with the baseplate having the correct patent date marking.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Very fine, retains 70% plus of the bright, original, high polish blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a grey-brown patina, primarily in the form of mild holster and handling type wear. The grips are also fine, showing an attractively aged chocolate tone with a few light handling marks and flat spots, and well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.

M. Hartley Co. Colt Model 1905 45 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #3319 (Sale Order 320 of 606)

Colt Model 1905 45 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol, Documented to the M. Hartley Company (formerly Schuyler, Hartley & Graham)

Per the included factory letter, this pistol was part of a ten-piece order shipped to the M. Hartley Company of New York City on July 20, 1906. M. Hartley Company was the final name of the firm Schuyler, Hartley and Graham, which, at it's height, was the largest firearms dealer in the United States, a major supplier of military goods to the Union Army during the Civil War, and the founders of the Union Metallic Cartridge Company. Features fixed rounded blade front and notch rear sights, checkered round spur hammer with half-cock notch, checkered slide catch, exposed extractor, and early brass firing pin. The slide bears the two block, two line patent information and Colt address, with "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 45 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right side. With "VP" triangle and "1" sub-inspector proofs on the left of the trigger guard and serial number on the left of the frame. The pins and small parts are finished in fine niter blue, with a casehardened hammer and checkered diamond pattern walnut grips.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Very fine, with 98% plus professionally restored high polish blue finish (consignor statements attribute the work to Turnbull), showing minor handling marks overall. The niter blue is bright and vivid, and the colors on the hammer are rich and strong. The recheckered grips are very fine, with only a few tiny dings. Mechanically needs work as hammer will not release without disassembly.

Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #3320 (Sale Order 321 of 606)

Attractive Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1909, this Military Model of 1902 pistol exhibits the mid-production high polish blue finish and rounded hammer which was standard until approximately serial number 37000. The left side of the slide is marked with the two-line patent date and two-line address arranged in two blocks with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right side of the slide has the two-line caliber marking. The left side of the frame has the serial number and "VP" and "6" on the left of the trigger guard. It is fitted with blade and rounded top notch sights, a lanyard swivel on the lower left of the grip frame, checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts and "COLT" banners, and a full blue magazine with Colt marked base. Includes a Turnbull Restoration Co. invoice detailing the restoration work done to this pistol.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Very fine as professionally restored by Turnbull Restoration Co., retains 99% plus of the blue, casehardened, and nitre blue finishes with only the slightest handling evidence. The grips are excellent with a few scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Colt Model 1902 Sporting Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #3321 (Sale Order 322 of 606)

Colt Model 1902 Sporting Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1904, this specific pistol exhibits the early, plunge-milled, serrations on the forward portion of the slide, which was standard until serial number 8000, when the serrations were changed to a V-cut, and then at serial number 8200 were moved to the rear of the slide. It is also fitted with the rounded hammer, a feature that didn't truly become standard until mid-1904. The left side of the slide is marked with the three-line "BROWNING'S PATENT" marking, the two-line Colt address, and circled Rampant Colt at the rear. The right side of the slide has the standard two-line caliber marking. The left side of the frame is marked with the serial number. It is fitted with blade front and round top notch rear sights, checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" banners at the top and Rampant Colts at the center, and a full blue magazine. Includes a correct style nickeled extra magazine with patent date marked on the base. Also included is an invoice from Turnbull Restoration Co. detailing the restoration work done on this pistol.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Very fine as professionally restored by Turnbull Restoration Co., retains 99% plus of the blue, casehardened, and nitre blue finishes with only the slightest handling evidence. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered minor handling marks and well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Engraved Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #3322 (Sale Order 323 of 606)

Attractive Engraved Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1929, this pistol was subsequently embellished with very attractive floral scroll engraving which was cut through the original blue finish. The left side of the slide has the standard two-line address and patent dates with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The left side of the slide has the standard two-line caliber marking. The left of the frame has the serial number and "1/VP" on the left of the trigger guard and "91" on the right. The engraving, which is cut through the original finish, encompasses approximately 75% of the surfaces and features very attractive, tight floral scroll. It is fitted with blade and notch sights and a pair of checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Very fine, retains 95% plus of the original blue finish apart from where the engraving has been cut which remains crisp. The revarnished grips are fine with a few scattered minor blemishes in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Early Production Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol

Lot #3323 (Sale Order 324 of 606)

Early Production Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1905. The left side of the slide has the standard two-line, two-block patent dates and address, with the circled Rampant Colt marked behind the serrations. The two-line caliber marking is on the right of the slide. The left of the frame has the serial number and "VP" and "8" on the trigger guard. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, as well as a pair of checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions. Includes an invoice from Turnbull Restoration Co. detailing the restoration work carried out on this pistol.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Very fine as professionally restored by Turnbull Restoration Co., retains 99% plus of the blue and nitre blue finishes with only the slightest handling marks. The grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

U.S. Springfield Armory Type 2 National Match M1 Garand Rifle

Lot #3324 (Sale Order 325 of 606)

Excellent U.S. Springfield Armory Type 2 National Match M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle

Receiver from January 1955 production, subsequently arsenal upgraded to Type 2 National Match specifications. These rifles were modified by Springfield Armory for competition in the National Matches, and were offered for sale through the Director of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM). Reference pages 553-558 of Bruce Canfield's "The M1 Garand Rifle" for more details on Type 2 National Match rifles. Features winged blade front sight marked "N M/062", "N M/2A" marked adjustable peep rear sight assembly with "595" marked peep hood, "N M" marked wide-base gas cylinder, "6528287-SA/Y01" marked bolt, along with a "NM" and "7790772-RA" marked operating rod. The barrel is marked "NM" on the left, dated "1 63" and marked "SA", "T", and "PM". The trigger housing is marked "D28290-SA," with a "SA D5546008" hammer and "F" marked safety. Fitted with a smooth oiled American walnut stock with "DoD" cartouche on the left and "circle P" firing proof on the grip, glass bedded to the trigger housing and receiver with the front handguard also glass bedded to the upper band. With matching "4657" serial numbers on the trigger housing floor plate and stock channel in white paint. Includes an unmarked model 1907 leather sling.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent as arsenal configured to Type 2 National Match specifications, retaining 97% parkerized finish with minor edge wear, scuffs, and dried Cosmoline. Stock is also excellent with attractive raised grain, minor handling evidence, and some white paint splatter on the butt. Mechanically excellent.

World War II U.S. Inland M1 Carbine

Lot #3325 (Sale Order 326 of 606)

World War II U.S. Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine

This correct five-digit serial numbered example was manufactured in late 1942 as part of the first main-run production block of M1 Carbines from GM's Inland Division in the 101-999,000 range, with an Inland barrel dated "11-42", "IS" marked blade front and "S" two-leaf peep rear sights, unmarked Type I barrel band, "IO" two-rivet handguard, high-wood stock with a flaming bomb and crossed cannons stamps along with "LA" in the sling cutout, "I" shaped oiler cut on the right side of the buttstock, machined Inland trigger guard, unmarked serrated pushbutton safety, "W-I" magazine catch, "HI" hammer, "RI" sear, "PI" operating rod, "IO" flat-top bolt, and fitted with a tan canvas sling, oiler and "I.I." magazine.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Very fine, retains 85% original parkerized finish, 85% original blue finish on the bolt, with scattered light freckling and a few small patches of light surface corrosion. Magazine retains 90% original blue finish. Stock is also very fine, with scattered light scratches and dents, a few scuffs at the tip of the forend, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.

U.S. Springfield Model 1903 N.R.A. Sales Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #3326 (Sale Order 327 of 606)

Very Fine U.S. Springfield Model 1903 N.R.A. Sales Bolt Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1915, this rifle bears the "bomb/N.R.A." mark on the front of the triggerguard assembly denoting it as having been released from military stores for private sale through the National Rifle Association for use in competition and target shooting. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with an "11-15" dated Springfield barrel, and a small brass shade tube added to the rear sight. The receiver has the standard sans-serif markings on the receiver ring, with "81" on the underside of the rear locking lug and the aforementioned NRA mark on the triggerguard. The straight wrist stock has a single reinforcing bolt, with a brown leather sling, "J.S.A." on the left, "P" behind the triggerguard, and a checkered steel buttplate. Included with the lot is a P.J. O'Hare rear sight adjustment tool (not compatible with the unique installed shade tube).

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Very fine, with 85% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, minor spotting, and light handling marks. The stock is fine, with some minor chipping visible around the buttplate and tang, and mild scratches and dings overall. Mechanically excellent.

World War II U.S. Remington Model 11 Semi-Automatic Riot Shotgun

Lot #3327 (Sale Order 328 of 606)

World War II U.S. Remington Model 11 Semi-Automatic Riot Shotgun

Manufactured in 1943, this Remington Model 11 Riot Shotgun features a single bead sight, 2 3/4 inch chamber, cylinder choke, "KMM" (May 1943) date code on left of chamber, and "U.S." ahead of flaming bomb proofs on the barrel and receiver, and the receiver is also correctly marked "MILITARY FINISH" on the left side with all other markings being standard. Matching serial number marked on the barrel beneath the forend. Fitted with a smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with a Remington Bakelite serrated buttplate. Length of pull is 14 inches.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Very fine, retains 95% plus original blue finish with some light scratches and a few patches of minor freckling. Wood is also very fine with attractive grains and rich re-oiled finish. Mechanically excellent.

World War I U.S. Winchester Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #3328 (Sale Order 329 of 606)

Exceptional World War I U.S. Winchester Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle

The U.S. Model 1917 was the service rifle most used by infantrymen of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) throughout World War I, and continued to see use up through World War II and beyond as a surplus arm, making original unaltered examples with a high level of retained original finish, such as this example, a rarity today. Features a "W/flaming bomb/6-18" marked barrel, winged fixed blade front and elevation adjustable ladder peep rear sights, standard receiver markings, "flaming bomb" proof on left receiver wall, along with a "flaming bomb" and "B" stamped bolt with "W" marked cocking piece. Fitted with a smooth oiled walnut semi-pistol grip stock with "eagle head/539" proof behind the triggerguard, "W/96" on the nose, and steel trapdoor buttplate. Includes a "J.C.Co./WTG" marked M1907 leather sling.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Exceptionally fine, retaining 85% plus original factory blue finish with mild freckling, minor edge wear, cycling wear on the bolt, and limited spotting. The refinished stock is fine with a hairline crack at the bolt recess, attractive raised grain, along with crisp gasping groves and proof. Mechanically excellent.

U.S. Army First Contract Colt Model 1900 "Sight Safety" Pistol

Lot #3329 (Sale Order 330 of 606)

Extremely Rare and Highly Desirable Documented Historic U.S. Army First Contract Colt Model 1900 "Sight Safety" Semi-Automatic Pistol Serial Number 117

Manufactured in 1900, this is a rare example of one of only 100 Colt Model 1900 pistols manufactured to fulfill the first contract for the U.S. Army. These initial 100 pistols were ordered by the Ordnance Department to test the feasibility of an automatic pistol in the hands of army officers. Later, a further 200 Model 1900 pistols were ordered, at least partially due to the high demand by officers stationed in the Philippines for automatic pistols. These initial pistols were serial numbered 11, 12, 59, 60, 87-132, 133-157, and 183-207. Pistols 87-132, including this example, were shipped to Springfield Armory on 16 May 1900. These pistols were inspected by Captain John T. Thompson, whose cartouche is seen on the left grip with "1900" above it, as pictured on p. 25 of "U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1894-1920" by Meadows. Following their shipment to Springfield Armory, 50 of these pistols were sent to the Philippines, 25 to Cuba, and 25 to Puerto Rico, where they were issued to officers who were expected to test their merits and provide feedback. Overall, the reports were mixed, though there were several reoccurring negative comments, those being: two hands were required to fire the first shot, the pistols were muzzle heavy, and the officers felt that they were inherently more dangerous than revolvers. In May of 1909, 126 Model 1900 pistols (a mix of first and second contract) were turned in at Rock Island Arsenal for inspection. On 18 June 1909 the Commanding Officer of Rock Island Arsenal was approved to sell the pistols, with the price being set at $7.50 for a pistol, magazine, and holster. Of these 100 first contract pistols, only 30 known surviving examples, including this example, are listed on p. 28 of the previously mentioned reference, making these pistols an exceptionally scarce U.S. Military automatic in any condition. This example is marked with the correct two-line, two-block "Browning's patent" and Colt address followed by the circled Rampant Colt on the left of the slide, while the right has the standard two-line caliber marking. Both sides of the slide feature later style plunge mill serrations at the rear. The left side of the frame is marked with the serial number "117", and the trigger guard bow is marked "U.S." It is fitted with a blade front sight and the original "sight safety" rear sight, spur hammer with arched bottom checkering, a pair of smooth walnut grips with legible "1900" date and cartouche on the left, and it is furnished with a full nickel magazine with base marked "PAT'D SEPT.9.1884".

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Fine, retains 30% of the original blue finish in sheltered areas and traces of the original case colors and nitre blue with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina with a few scattered patches of light pitting. The grips are also fine with moderate wear and a few scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. These extremely rare first contract U.S. army Colt Model 1900 "sight safety" pistols are missing from the most extensive U.S. automatic pistol collections!

O.S.S. Warehouse Shipped WWII U.S. Colt Super .38 Pistol

Lot #3330 (Sale Order 331 of 606)

Extremely Rare Documented World War II U.S. Inspected Colt Super .38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter, Shipped to O.S.S. Warehouse

Per the included factory letter, this pistol was part of a 376 gun shipment to the warehouse and property officer at the Fowler building, a known warehouse for Office of Strategic Services (O.S.S.) equipment, in Rosslyn, Virginia on 20 July 1945. This places it as part of a very limited run of late World War II Super 38 pistols ordered by the U.S. government. 400 were ordered total, 24 delivered to Remington and the remainder to the Military Administrative & Supply Division at the Fowler Building in Rosslyn, Virginia. Douglas Sheldon's book "Colt's Super .38" provides some insight into these orders on p. 107-110, though some hard details are absent, including why such a large portion of the order was sent factory direct to Remington. It is speculated that when the government ordered its batch of Super .38s there was a massive typo in the ammunition order to Remington which made them think they were on the hook to make and quality assure over 32 million rounds of ammo; Remington went in expecting to need 24 pistols for ammo testing, and likely expected to shoot every last one to death to meet the demand. Once the confusion was sorted out (and after Remington made nearly 2 million rounds of .38 Super), 20 of the pistols were routed through Springfield to the Pentagon, with their final disposition unknown. It has been speculated that the original destination of these pistols was the O.S.S.; the Fowler Building acted as one of their warehouses, and they would have greater need of non-standard weaponry than most government outfits. The final fate of most of the U.S. Super .38 pistols is unknown; out of the 24 Remington-shipped pistols and the 376 Fowler Building-shipped pistols, only 13 (5 Remington, 8 Fowler) were identified in collections by Sheldon at the time of publishing (1997), suggesting that this pistol, which he didn't list, is fresh to the market. Very, rare in any condition, this particular U.S. Super .38 made it through the decades in very fine condition. The matching numbered slide is fitted with its original Swartz safety device. The left side of the slide is marked with the standard two-line address and patent dates, while the right has the caliber marking followed by the Rampant Colt. The left side of the frame has the "G.H.D." inspection mark while the right has the serial number and crossed-cannons ordnance marking. The trigger guard is marked "R/VP" and "73" on the left and right respectively. The blued barrel has a polished chamber hood and is marked "COLT SUPER 38 AUTO" on the lower left. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, narrow checkered hammer, checkered thumb safety, serrated slide stop and arched mainspring housing, a pair of military pattern checkered reinforced grips, and a full-blue magazine with Super .38 marked base. Includes a generic soft case.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent, retains 95% plus of the original blue finish with some light edge wear and scattered light scratches and dings throughout. The grips are very fine with a hairline crack in the right panel, and some lightly scuffed tips on the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. These extremely rare O.S.S. shipped Colt Super .38 automatic pistols are seldom available to collectors. Don't miss this rare opportunity!

First Year U.S. Colt Model 1911 Pistol with Factory Letter

Lot #3331 (Sale Order 332 of 606)

Exceptional Documented First Year Production U.S. Army Contract Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1912, the first official year of production for the U.S. military contract Colt Model 1911 pistols. The included factory letter confirms the pistol's configuration of .45 caliber chambering, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed, when included in a shipment of 500 pistols sent to the Benicia Arsenal at Army Point, California, on November 23, 1912. The serial number has the early "No" ("o" with underline) prefix which began with serial number 4501. The left side of the frame has the U.S. property marking and "WGP" inspection mark. The slide has the two-line, two-block patent dates and address on the left with the circled "rampant colt" behind the slide serrations, along with model and U.S. Army nomenclature on the right. The blued barrel is marked "5" on the bottom and "H" on the rear edge of the chamber hood. Features a blade front and the correct early round-top notch rear sight, which was phased out in 1913. Fitted with niter blue long smooth trigger, checkered slide release and thumb safety, short grip safety, wide checkered hammer, and a smooth straight mainspring housing with a lanyard loop on the base. The grips are diamond pattern checkered walnut and the two-tone "keyhole" relief cut magazine has a lanyard loop on the pinned base.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Exceptionally fine, retaining 85% plus original high polish blue finish with minor edge wear, limited minor spotting, and some brown patina breaking through on the grip straps and front of the trigger, but otherwise fairly minimal handling evidence for an issued first year production M1911 pistol. The grips are also extremely fine with some minor handling evidence and crisp diamond checkering. Mechanically excellent.

World War II U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Pistol

Lot #3332 (Sale Order 333 of 606)

World War II U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol

In May of 1942 the U.S. government initially placed an order with Union Switch & Signal Co. for 200,000 Model 1911A1 pistols, an order which was later revised to 55,000 pistols. This pistol was likely manufactured early to mid-1943. The slide is marked with the "USS" monogram and "U.S. & S. CO./SWISSVALE, PA. U.S.A." on the left side, with Robert Downie "R.C.D." inspection initials on the left of the frame, and standard U.S. government nomenclature on the right. The full-blue barrel is marked "HS" and "P" on the lug. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, thin checkered hammer, short stamped trigger, long grip safety, arched checkered mainspring housing with lanyard loop, replacement checkered walnut grips, and an "L" marked full-blue magazine.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Exceptionally fine, retains 85% plus of the original Dulite finish with some light handling wear on the from strap and mainspring housing, and some scattered light handling/takedown marks. The grips are very fine with a few minor blemishes/flat spots in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

U.S. Springfield Armory M1 Garand Rifle with CMP Certificate

Lot #3333 (Sale Order 334 of 606)

Excellent U.S. Springfield Armory M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle with CMP "Correct Grade" Certificate

Receiver from January 1955 production, two years before M1 production at Springfield Armory ended in 1957. Features a winged blade front and T105 rear sight assembly, wide base gas cylinder with "high hump" gas cylinder lock and "NHC" marked cross slot lock screw, "6535382 SA" marked operating rod, and "6528287-SA/A14" marked bolt. Barrel marked "SA" and dated "11 54" under the operating rod with bright chamber. The trigger housing is marked "6528290-SA," with a "SA D5546008" hammer, "SA11" safety, and unmarked stamped guard. Fitted with a smooth pistol grip stock bearing a boxed "DoD eagle" inspection cartouche left of the wrist, with a circled serif "P" proof on the underside of the grip. Includes a matching Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) letter of authenticity listing the rifle as "M1 Garand Correct Grd", dated October 14, 2009.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original parkerized finish with minor scrape marks on the gas cylinder, extensive dried Cosmoline inside and out, and otherwise limited handling evidence. Mechanically excellent.

World War II 14th AF Reconnaissance Squadron A-2 Flight Jacket

Lot #3334 (Sale Order 335 of 606)

Very Attractive World War II Identified USAAF 14th Air Force Reconnaissance Squadron A-2 Flight Jacket

This World War II USAAF A-2 flight jacket was manufactured by Poughkeepsie Leather Coat Co., is a size 42, has a Talon zipper, and was worn by Peter A. Donovan. According to our consignor the jacket was acquired from the Peter Donovan family in the late 1990s. As told by his brother, Peter Donovan served in the China Burma India Theater and was a pilot in a reconnaissance unit flying the Lockheed F-5 Lightning (the reconnaissance version of the P-38). Carrying up to five cameras in the nose instead of weaponry, the F-5 saw use in Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific. It has been estimated that Lightning photo missions contributed to 80-90 percent of all aerial reconnaissance photos during the war. In the 14th AF the 35th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron flew F-5s. The back of the jacket carries a wonderful and large multi-color leather blood chit featuring Burmese and Chinese characters. A rather unusual removable silk blood chit is secured to the inside of the jacket via buttons so that it can be easily detached in case of an emergency. The blood chit also acts as a large interior pocket to hold money and papers to be used if the airman was captured. As told by the family, the pilot inserted a metal plate in the pocket out of caution as Japanese snipers were active around the airfield. The large and vibrant 14th AF patch on the right chest is hand sown on silk. The USAAF and CBI sleeve patches are multi-color leather. Donovan’s name leather name tag is also in Chinese and Arabic.

Class: Other

Very fine, with some staining and a few small tears in the lining, scattered wear on the cuffs and waist band, and supple leather. The patches and blood chits are also very fine with vivid colors. An identified WWII 14th AF A-2 flight jacket with unusual blood chit pocket that displays very nicely.

WWII U.S. 21st Infantry Regiment Colt Service Model Ace Pistol

Lot #3335 (Sale Order 336 of 606)

Historic Documented Pre-Pearl Harbor Attack Shipped World War II U.S. 21st Infantry Regiment Colt Service Model Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter and 21st Infantry Literature and Guidon

Manufactured in 1938. The included factory letter with this pistol confirms the current configuration, grips not listed, as well as shipment to Company K of the 21st Infantry at Scholfield [sic] Barracks in the Territory of Hawaii on 15 May 1940, about a year and a half before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. In October of 1921, the 21st Infantry Regiment was assigned to the Hawaiian Division and stationed at Schofield Barracks. In August of 1941, the regiment was reassigned to the 24th Infantry Division but remained at Schofield Barracks. Due to their proximity to Wheeler Army Airfield, part of the regiment's task during 1941 was security for the airfield. On the morning of 7 December, Wheeler field was attacked by approximately 25 Japanese dive bombers which dropped around 35 bombs on the installation. The men of the 21st, though surprised, quickly armed themselves and began returning fire with any weapons they could lay their hands on. The dive bombers would return, strafing the American planes on the airfield as well as the barracks, destroying many of the aircraft. A handful of fighter planes from Wheeler would eventually manage to get airborne and begin pursuing the Japanese. When the smoke cleared, 83 American aircraft had been destroyed at Wheeler, along with 38 enlisted men killed and 59 wounded, some of which were part of the 21st. This attack on Wheeler field was just a portion of a larger scale surprise attack on the military installations of the Hawaiian islands which left the U.S. Pacific Fleet heavily damaged and caused significant casualties. The 21st Infantry Regiment would go on to play a significant role in the liberation of the Philippines from Japanese occupation and remained active through to the surrender and occupation of mainland Japan. The pistol itself was manufactured on 24 October 1938. The left side of the slide has the standard two-line address and patent marking followed by the Rampant Colt. The right side of the slide has the Service Model Ace and caliber markings. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number while the trigger guard is marked with "P/VP" and "60" on the left and right respectively. It is fitted with blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, checkered wide hammer, slide stop, thumb safety, and arched mainspring housing, a pair of checkered walnut grips, and a two-tone magazine with Service Model Ace markings on the base plate. Included is a copy of the 21st Regiment's organization day souvenir magazine for 1941 titled "Gimlet" (the nickname of the regiment), a copy of the regiment's history book "The Story of a Regiment: The Twenty-First United States Infantry" by Captain Judson MacIvor Smith, and a 21st Regiment HQ company guidon.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Fine, retains 60% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, primarily in the form of handling mild handling wear, and a patch of light pitting on the upper left front of the slide, all typical of a training arm that likely saw significant use throughout the war. The grips are also fine with mild wear, some scattered light handling marks, and otherwise well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. The guidon is very fine, regimental history book is very good, and the magazine is good with some tape repair.

WWII U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Pistol

Lot #3336 (Sale Order 337 of 606)

Scarce World War II U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1943. The US&S Co. manufactured 55,000 Model 1911A1 pistols between January and November 1943. This "Type III" pistol has the distinctive US&S blue stamped trigger and Du-Lite slide and receiver. The feed ramp is polished bright. The Keyes Fibre Co. grips are the early pattern checkered brown plastic with no reinforcing rings around the screw holes and interior strengthening ribs and mold marks. In addition to the stamped trigger, the pistol has a narrow spur hammer with coarse knurling checkered mainspring housing and checkered safety lock and slide stop. The front of the barrel bushing has the round milling marks found on some US&S pistols. The barrel has the "HS" (High Standard) marking on the right side of lug and a "P" proof mark on the left side. The right side of the receiver is stamped "UNITED STATES PROPERTY/No 1086844" behind the slide stop hole and "M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY" ahead of it. The left side of the receiver is stamped with distinctive Ordnance final inspection mark consisting of the initials "R.C.D." (LT. COL Robert C. Downie) enclosed in a circle. A small "P" proof mark is stamped behind and below the magazine release. An identically sized "P" proof mark is stamped on the top of the slide ahead of the rear sight facing the right. The left side of the slide is roll-stamped with the "USS" monogram followed by "U. S. & S. Co./SWISSVALE , PA U.S.A." in two lines. The slide is correctly not serial numbered, and the right side of the receiver is not stamped with the Ordnance Corps escutcheon found on Colt, Ithaca and Remington Rand Model 1911A1 automatic pistols. The pistol is complete with a full-blue WWII production magazine manufactured by the Schovill Mfg. Co. and stamped with an "S" on the top of the floor plate.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent. The pistol retains 85% plus of the original Du-Lite finish. The finish on the grip strap is thinning, and there is some minor edge wear on the front of the slide and on the receiver high points. The barrel is correct for this pistol but has a dull black-green finish. The grips and screws are both in excellent condition with minimal wear. The magazine retains 97% of the original blue finish. The markings on the receiver and slide are crisp. Bright metal is visible in the "P" proof marks on the slide and receiver and in the "R.C.D." final inspection mark. This is a correct original example of a very desirable WWII US&S Model 1911A1 semi-automatic pistol.

U.S. Springfield Model 1903 N.R.A. Sales Rifle

Lot #3337 (Sale Order 338 of 606)

Excellent Pre-World War I U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action N.R.A. Sales Rifle

Manufactured in 1914, one of a limited number of 1903 rifles released for sale to civilians prior to America's entry into World War I. Hooded blade front and folding ladder rear sights, "SA/10-13" barrel, and milled triggerguard assembly bearing the "(flaming bomb)/N.R.A." marking to distinguish it from items still in government inventory. Oil quenched casehardened receiver, safety and magazine cut-off, and all blued milled components that include barrel bands, bolt, trigger guard, and floorplate. "S" style stock with single reinforcing bolt, high hump handguard with proper rear sight clearance cut, and sharply checkered steel buttplate with compartment. Serrated trigger, dished windage and elevation knob, and rear sight leaf with the 2,850 yard notch. "H" marked on the bayonet lug, "F 1" marked on the rear bolt lug, the left stock wrist is stamped with the Ordnance final inspection initials "J.F.C." in a rectangle, and a small "15" above a circled script "P" firing proof stamped behind the trigger guard.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent, with 90% plus original blue finish, showing mild handling marks and edge wear overall. The receiver retains 98% strong original dark case color, with brighter colors on the cut-off and bolt components. The stock is also excellent, with mild dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.

World War II U.S. Remington 11 Semi-Automatic Riot Shotgun

Lot #3338 (Sale Order 339 of 606)

World War II U.S. Remington Model 11 Semi-Automatic Riot Shotgun

Manufactured in 1943, this Remington Model 11 Riot Shotgun features a single bead sight, 2 3/4 inch chamber, cylinder choke, and "U.S." ahead of flaming bomb proofs on the barrel and receiver, and the receiver is also correctly marked "MILITARY FINISH" on the left side with all other markings being standard. Matching serial number marked on the barrel beneath the forend. Fitted with a smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with crossed cannons cartouche and "FJA" (Frank J. Atwood) inspection stamp on the left of the buttstock, and Remington Bakelite serrated buttplate. Length of pull is 14 inches.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Very fine, retains 95% plus original blue finish with some scratches and light freckling. Wood is also very fine as light sanded and re-oiled, with a reattached repaired section visible on the right of the wrist, a few light nicks and scratches, defined edges and visible stampings. Mechanically excellent.

Late Production U.S. Springfield Armory M2 Training Rifle

Lot #3339 (Sale Order 340 of 606)

Excellent and Scarce U.S. Springfield Armory M2 Bolt Action Training Rifle

Manufactured in mid-1942, one of 3,386 M2 rifles completed by the U.S. Springfield Armory before production ceased in July of that year as found on page 300 of "The 1903 Springfield Rifles" by L. Col. (Ret.) William S. Brophy, with pages 295 to 303 further detailing the model. Features fixed blade front and adjustable Lyman 48C target peep rear sight, a "SA/5-42" marked barrel with "LONG RIFLE/CART'GE ONLY" on the left, "M2" marked polished third type bolt with adjustable head-space and matching "19911" serial electro-penciled into the underside, standard receiver roll marks, and speed locking striker assembly. Fitted with a smooth NRA sales pattern walnut stock with grasping grooves, open box "S.A." cartouche, "circle P" firing proof on the pistol grip, and heavy checkered steel buttplate without trap door. Includes an unmarked M1907 pattern leather sling.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent, retaining 98% plus original dark armory parkerized finish with edge wear from a front sight cover at the muzzle, minor spotting, dried grease, and minor handling evidence. Stock is also excellent with original oil finish, minor scuffs, and crisp grasping grooves and markings. Mechanically excellent.

U.S. Harrington & Richardson M1 Rifle with CMP Certificate

Lot #3340 (Sale Order 341 of 606)

Excellent U.S. Harrington & Richardson M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle with CMP "Correct Grade" Certificate

Receiver from 1955 production. Features a winged blade front and T105 rear sight assembly, wide base gas cylinder with "high hump" gas cylinder lock and "HRA" marked cross slot lock screw, "6535382 HRA" marked operating rod, and "6528287-SA/A14" marked bolt. Barrel marked "LMR" and dated "2 55" under the operating rod with bright chamber. The trigger housing is marked "6528290-HRA N," with a "HRA 5546008" hammer, unmarked safety, and unmarked stamped guard. Fitted with a smooth pistol grip stock bearing a boxed "DoD eagle" inspection cartouche left of the wrist, with a circled serif "P" proof on the underside of the grip. Includes a matching Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) letter of authenticity listing the rifle as "M1 Garand Correct Grd", dated October 14, 2009.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original parkerized finish with minor edge wear on the butt, limited spotting, minor handling marks, and dried Cosmoline inside and out. Mechanically excellent.

U.S. Winchester M1 Carbine with G.I. Stock Carving

Lot #3341 (Sale Order 342 of 606)

World War II U.S. Winchester M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with G.I. Stock Carving

Manufactured circa early to mid-1943 after the month of February, when Winchester stopped adding date stamps to barrels. Features winged blade front and "S" marked two position flip-up rear sights, undated Winchester "W" marked barrel with "ordnance bomb" on the gas cylinder, Type I detachable action spring tube, Type I barrel band, "W" marked milled trigger housing, checkered push button safety, "W" marked Type II magazine catch, unmarked Type I slotted hammer, "W" Type I slide, and "W" blued flat top bolt. Fitted an oiled walnut high-wood stock with "W.R.A./G.H.D" "crossed cannons" cartouches along with "WALTER" carved into the left with "J.W." and "GF.P." on the right, topped off with an "IO" marked four rivet replacement handguard. While not authorized by the U.S. military, it wasn't uncommon for servicemen to carve symbols, messages, or names and initials (as in this case) into the stocks of their issued carbines.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Very good, retaining 30% faded thin original parkerized finish on the balance with extensive scattered light freckling/spotting, minor pitting, edge wear, brown patina, and general handling wear expected from wartime use exposed to the elements. The stock is good with small cracks and the rear trigger guard tang and high cut slide section, scattered minor handling marks, crisp cartouches, and well defined period carvings. Mechanically excellent. A fine historic representation of a World War II veteran M1 Carbine with personalized character added by the men who where there.

509th Parachute Infantry Battalion Insignia

Lot #3342 (Sale Order 343 of 606)

Grouping of Airborne Infantry Insignia for a 1st Lieutenant with the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion

Established in 1941, the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion would gain the distinction of being the first American paratrooper unit to perform a live combat jump, dropping into North Africa as part of the joint U.S./British opening of Operation Torch. The drop was, to be polite, a learning experience; after a long-haul flight from England to Africa, only about a quarter of the passengers actually jumped, the remainder dismounting after an improvised landing on a dry lake, though even the 509th still reached the target by marching the old fashioned way. Later, the 509th would deploy for the invasions of Italy and Southern France, the former leading to an incident where a 46-man Pathfinder detachment bluffed the Germans into surrendering an entire island, which would later be documented in John Steinbeck's article collection "Once There Was A War". During these actions the 509th would make air drops and also act as an amphibious assault and mountain warfare unit. They also saw combat during the Battle of the Bulge in the vicinity of Sadzot during the initial German counteroffensive, eventually fighting their way forward to retake St. Vith. While successful, the Bulge was effectively the end of the war for the 509th, having been left with around 7% of the unit still effective; they would be disbanded in March of 1945, with the remaining men rolled into the 82nd Airborne Division as replacements. The unit would be reactivated after World War II, and remains on the Army rolls as the 509th Infantry Regiment to this day. The contents include a pair of silver finished 1st Lieutenant bars, a "509/crossed rifles" collar insignia, a set of jump wings with 3 brass stars added, three shoulder patches for the 5th Army (two machine made, one with bullion wire embroidery), three hand-made "PARACHUTE" tabs, two hand-made "A Co 509" tabs, and a bullion embroidered "Man in the Door"/"Gingerbread Man" insignia patch, featuring a simplified rendering of a paratrooper about to jump with "509" above and "Geronimo" below.

Class: Other

Fine overall. the pins show a mixed aged patina, and the patches mild wear and stains concentrated around the edges. The Gingerbread Man shows some wear and a few breaks in the embroidery.

Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection

Grouping of 509th PIB Airborne Infantry Insignia

Lot #3343 (Sale Order 344 of 606)

Grouping of Airborne Infantry Insignia for a Medic with the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion

Established in 1941, the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion would gain the distinction of being the first American paratrooper unit to perform a live combat jump, dropping into North Africa as part of the joint U.S./British opening of Operation Torch. Though the drop itself was imperfect, the 509th had a noteworthy encounter with their would-be opposite numbers, the Vichy French 3rd Zouaves. The possible actions of the Vichy French forces in North Africa were a major x-factor in the invasion, and initial rules of engagement called for American forces to not fire the first shot in an encounter, in hopes that they would break faith with their occupiers and realign with Free France instead of accepting the new status quo or seeking revenge for Allied actions such as the bombing of the French Fleet in 1940. After a tense standoff, the 3rd's commander gifted his American counterpart an insignia for his unit and ordered their guns turned on the Axis forces; in commemoration of the incident, men and officers of the 509th would be authorized to wear the 3rd Zouaves badge with their uniforms. The 509th would see additional action in Italy, Southern France, and the Ardennes Forest, the latter resulting in victory at the cost of the virtual destruction of the unit. An attached note from the consignor indicates that the items in the lot are the former property of a Richard D. Adams of Lincoln, Nebraska, a Sergeant with the 509th; records are limited, but online records confirm Adams as a member of the 509th (but listed as a Private instead of a Sergeant). The grouping includes a set of silver bullion embroidered parachutists badge, "PARACHUTE" tab, and 5th Army patch, a pair of metal pins from the French 3rd Zouaves, and a pair of bullion embroidered "Man in the Door"/"Gingerbread Man" insignia patches, featuring a simplified rendering of a paratrooper about to jump with "509" above and "Geronimo" below.

Class: Other

Fine overall. One of the Gingerbread Men shows some loss of wire in the embroidering, and the remainder of the items show mild wear and stains.

Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection

307th Airborne Engineer Battalion Patch, Certificate

Lot #3344 (Sale Order 345 of 606)

Scarce Unit Patch for the 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion with Individual Certificate of Participation

The certificate is made out to a William O. Claywell of Company C, noting a service time of February 1943 to June 1945, and listing him has having participated in "a combat parachute jump into Holland" (Operation Market Garden, September 1944), "crossing the Waal, the Rhine and the Elbe Rivers", and "fighting on Anzio, the Ardennes, the Roer, and at the finish by the Elbe", with an additional hand-written note from Captain Wesley Harris of Company C, "Good Luck, Bill". Claywell has not been positively identified, but records do show a 1st Lieutenant by that name as born in 1922 and deceased in Ohio in 1997. The 307th, both with the 82nd and detached to other formations, was heavily engaged in the European Theater, fighting on Sicily and Italy proper, participating in both the Normandy Landing and Operation Market Garden, fighting at the Battle of the Bulge, before finally acting as part of the occupation force in the American Sector of Berlin. The first of its kind, the 307th served both as an engineering unit and as infantry as situation demanded, and distinguished themselves in both roles. The patch is finely hand embroidered, white and gold thread on a blue background, featuring "307" with the Army Airborne "AA" inside the "0" over a rendering of the traditional Engineer "castle" insignia descending under silk and backed by wings.

Class: Other

Both the certificate and patch are very good overall with minor staining, and the certificate showing minor foxing around the edges.

Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection

WWII USAAF/OSS Painted A-2 Flight Jacket

Lot #3345 (Sale Order 346 of 606)

Documented, Historically Significant World War II USAAF 492nd Bombardment Group B-24 “Mary Jane Ace of Spades” Painted A-2 Flight Jacket Identified to an Airman who Took Part in OSS Operations

This World War II A-2 flight jacket was manufactured by I. Spiewak & Sons, is a size 42, has a Crown zipper, and was worn by SSGT Clarence E. Craver, a radio gunner aboard the B-24 “Mary Jane Ace of Spades.” Craver flew a number top secret missions for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). Craver’s jacket is pictured and identified in Maguire and Conway’s “American Flight Jackets” on page 274. In this publication Craver’s military service record is cited: “Tech Support Clarence E. Craver was a radio gunner who took part in ‘Operation Carpetbagger.’ He flew combat missions into France, Denmark, Italy, and Yugoslavia from July 30, 1944, to April 24, 1945. He was assigned to the 15th Provisional Special Group, 859th Bomber Squadron. Originally, he was assigned to the 492nd Bomber Group, then to the 15th Provisional Group, and later to the 261st Special Group. Craver and his unit were top secret. They were told to remove their insignia, which is evidenced on the front of the jacket, and were instructed not to speak about their operations even after the war. Craver related that they were briefed only on what they had to know, and before night missions people were mysteriously driven up and loaded on their aircraft. He also mentioned that they made several landings in France to drop off and pick up passengers and supplies—no mean accomplishment for a B-24.”In 1943, the Office of Strategic Services, the predecessor to the Central Intelligence Agency, requested the services of the U.S. Army Air Forces to participate in special convert operations to France from Harrington, England. Initial operations were dedicated to leaflet dropping missions, but plans quickly become more audacious as the OSS called upon the USAAF to fly under the cover of darkness deep into occupied Europe and drop supplies to resistance groups. These highly dangerous clandestine missions operated under the codename Operation Carpetbagger. The 492nd Bombardment Group was the best known unit involvement in the operation. For these missions to be successful, the 492nd BG received modified B-24s. The Liberators were equipped with a special two-way radio that allowed aircrews to contact individuals on the ground in order to coordinate final airdrop instructions. The planes received a gloss black paint scheme to better the odds in evading German searchlights. Pilot and copilot windows were replaced with special blisters that allowed for greater visibility. The ball turret was replaced with a cargo hatch called a “Joe Hole” for parachutists to drop through. The waist guns were replaced with blackout curtains. The bulk of the missions were flown in support of the upcoming invasion of Normandy. Missions began to taper off once the allies were on the continent. Aircrews always ran the risk of German night fighters and flak as well as crashing into hillsides during low level airdrops. According to the National Museum of the United States Air Force: “From January 1944 to May 1945, [Carpetbaggers] completed 1,860 sorties and delivered 20,495 containers and 11,174 packages of vital supplies to the resistance forces in western and northwestern Europe. More than 1,000 parachutists dropped through the B-24 Joe Holes into enemy territory. Twenty-five B-24s were lost and eight more were so badly damaged by enemy action and other causes that they were no longer fit for combat. Personnel losses initially totaled 208 missing and killed and one slightly wounded. Fortunately, many of those listed as missing had parachuted to safety and returned to Harrington with the help of the same resistance forces they had been sent to resupply.”Craver’s name is hand marked in ink on the lining of the jacket. The back of the jacket serves as the leather canvas for a fantastic painted artwork depicting Carver’s B-24 in darkened colors and flying through a moonlit sky. Above the B-24 is an impressive tally of 50 missions. As noted in the aforementioned book, 50 is “an astonishing number of missions for heavy bomber crewmen, even though most of the missions were dedicated to the supply of the resistance and partisans.” The small burnt spot on the left sleeve is referenced in the publication as the spot “where hot flak had embedded itself, shows that such missions could be extremely dangerous.” As noted, the front of the jacket shows evidence of insignia Craver was instructed by his superiors to remove. Also includes a service shirt, tie, belt, web belt with double magazine pouch, garrison cap, U.S. Army sewing kit (incomplete), and the period booklet “Hup! Hoop! Heep! Haw!” by Private S.D. Babbitt, Jr. Babbitt’s booklet is a colle
more... Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection

World War II U.S. Johnson Automatics Model 1941 Rifle

Lot #3346 (Sale Order 347 of 606)

First Production Block World War II U.S. Johnson Automatics Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Originally up for consideration by the Netherlands Purchasing Commission as a service weapon for colonial troops in the Dutch East Indies, a large order for the Johnson Rifle was placed in 1940, but the Japanese invasion of the East Indies prevented delivery. These rifles were not able to gain interest for adoption by the U.S. Army, who favored the M1 Garand, but a small amount of them were subsequently used by the U.S.M.C. Marine Raider and Parachute Battalions in the early Makin Island, Guadalcanal and Tulagi Island hopping campaigns in the Pacific. One source reports approximately 21,400 Johnson semi-automatic rifles in total were manufactured, and approximately 750 were procured by the U.S. Marine Corps (Canfield's book). These rifles employed several unique features such as the rotary magazine which allows reloading at any time, and a recoiling barrel that has the ability to be easily removed from the rifle by hand for takedown, which allows the rifle to be stowed in a parachute jump bag. The rear right side of the receiver is marked "CRANSTON/ARMS/CO." in a triangle and with a small five-pointed Dutch star as commonly seen on Johnson rifles, and the top of the receiver is marked "CAL. 30-'06 SEMI-AUTO./"JOHNSON AUTOMATICS"/MODEL OF 1941/MADE IN PROVIDENCE, R.I., U.S.A." above the serial number with U.S. and foreign patent date markings to the rear. The barrel locking bushing has the correct markings of "41" for the year and "30-06" on the front flat. Blade front and 1,000 meter rear sight. It has a two-piece walnut stock and forend. This example is wearing serial number "3936", from the first production block of 9,999 rifles, on top of the receiver and the bolt is renumbered to match with "3936" (it was standard for numbered components on Johnson rifles to not match).

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Very fine, retains 99% professionally refinished parkerized finish with a few areas of light pitting visible underneath the finish, and applied parkerized finish on the bolt with filed original number and restamped matching number visible underneath the finish. Stock is also very fine as lightly sanded and re-oiled, with some spotting visible in the finish on the left side, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.

U.S. Springfield M1D Garand Sniper Rifle with M84 Scope

Lot #3347 (Sale Order 348 of 606)

Outstanding U.S. Springfield M1D Garand Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with M84 Scope, Accessories, DCM Shipping Invoice and Letters

The consignor states in relation to this rifle, "Referred to as the 'Lottery' M1D's, applicants were selected in a lottery because of the limited supply. These had been prepared for issue and placed in storage with accessories separately wrapped and sealed." The receiver of this rifle was originally manufactured in January of 1944 and subsequently arsenal upgraded to the M1D Sniper configuration. Rifles so converted were used as snipers during Korea and the Vietnam War. Blade front and peep rear sights, "DRC" windage drum, "S-A-8-52" marked barrel, "-12SA" bolt, the rifle was not disassembled for internal inspection, and the arsenal replacement stock is stamped with a circled "P" proof above a star and an uncircled "P" proof on the wrist. Separately includes the following unsealed accessories: M84 scope serial numbered "34745", with a post-and-crosshair reticle, sliding sunshield and a rubber eyepiece, scope ring, canvas scope case, Hart M2 flash hider, olive drab green canvas web sling, cleaning tools, and a "MRT/1 52" marked leather cheekpad. It also includes a 1969 dated armorers hangtag marked with the serial number of the M84 scope, a February 25, 2022 dated Department of the Army Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request letter that lists this rifle by serial number as located with the 10th Regional Support Group in Okinawa, Japan on May 15, 1975 who then shipped it to Anniston, Alabama where it was received on October 27, 1978, and a letter from the Civilian Marksmanship Program that indicates this M1D rifle was sold December 13, 1996 through the DCM, and includes the DCM shipping invoice.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Exceptionally fine overall as arsenal upgraded to M1D configuration, retains 99% parkerized finish, defined edges in the arsenal refurbished replacement stock, with a few light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent, retains 99% original blue finish on the tube with crisp clear optics. Accessories are very fine to excellent.

Items from WWI Aviation Leader Major General William Lacy Kenly

Lot #3348 (Sale Order 349 of 606)

Grouping of Correspondence, Insignia and Other Items for Major General William Lacy Kenly, Chief of the Air Service of the American Expeditionary Force and Director of Military Aeronautics

The son of a Civil War officer, William Kenly was born in 1864, graduating from West Point in 1889 with a specialty in field artillery, before seeing action during the Philippine-American War. In 1917, Kenly would be made Chief of the Air Service of the American Expeditionary Force, putting him in charge of American military aviation in France and in 1918 he would be made Director of Military Aeronautics. An artillerist by trade with no personal aviation experience, he was subject to heavy influence by officers like Billy Mitchell and Henry Arnold, who would later be regarded as founding fathers of the modern United States Air Force. Retiring in 1919, Kenly held the rank of Major General with the National Army (a brevet rank granted for use during the war) and Colonel with the Regular Army (his permanent rank), having reverted to the latter once the war ended; while this sort of rank reversion is not as dire or insulting as a demotion in permanent rank, contemporary articles did describe this reversion as effectively an insult, attributing it to a political conflict over the maintenance of a permanent air service within the Army. Having passed on in 1928, he is buried in Arlington Cemetery, with both ranks listed on his tombstone. Along with the aforementioned article, the paper goods include a calling card for Kenly with his DMA title, a 1917 dated registration certificate, and two postcards made out to a Lieutenant William L. Kenly (note: Kenly's father and son were both also named William L. Kenly) informing them of the arrival of AEF members in Europe. Among the insignia is a miniature ribbon bar with 9 ribbons, which include the Distinguished Service Medal, Order of the Bath, and the French Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor. Also present is a variety of small buttons/pins, a number of rank insignia from 2nd Lieutenant to a General's star (no Captain rank), U.S./U.S.R. lapel pins, Artillery and Signal Corps lapel pins, a British coin that appears to have suffered a bullet or shrapnel strike, and a silver-bodied Cross brand fountain pen with "W.L.K." initials.

Class: Other

Very good to fine overall, with heavier wear on a few of the items.

Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection

World War I Era Full Length Leather Flight Coat

Lot #3349 (Sale Order 350 of 606)

Classic World War I Era Full Length Leather Flight Coat

A good long leather coat was a necessity for airmen operating in their open cockpit aircraft during World War I. Joined with goggles, leather flight helmet, leather boots, and riding style breeches, the long leather coat become a symbol of a new breed of warrior: the fighter pilot. This is a piece of history to the legacy of the early age of flight, and no aviation collection can be considered complete without a World War I era full length flight coat. On this example the left side of the chest has the side entry map packet. The map pocket was rarely omitted from this type of flight gear. The lower left section of the coat has a large and deep pocket which is another commonly found feature on these coats. A matching original leather belt is included. Unfortunately the coat lacks a maker's label. The inside of the coat is hand marked in ink with the name "C.H. Tripp." C.H. Tripp has yet to be identified. One possibility is 2nd Lt. Claude Henry Tripp who is among known Royal Flying Corps personnel listed in a database compiled by the online site www.AirHistory.org.uk (http://www.airhistory.org.uk/rfc/people_indexT.html). Tripp was born on June 19, 1894 and during World War I served with the No. 48 Squadron. The No. 48 Squadron was formed in 1916, posted in France in March 1917, and was the first fighter squadron to be equipped with the Bristol F.2 Fighter.

Class: Other

Fine with authentic use and wear and even with what appears to be some oil stains. (Those pesky Liberty engines!) The stitching is tight overall. A very attractive example of an iconic World War I era full length leather flight coat that will display nicely.

Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection

World War II U.S. Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine with Jump Case

Lot #3350 (Sale Order 351 of 606)

Exceptional World War II U.S. Inland Mfg. Div. M1A1 Semi-Automatic Paratrooper Carbine with Jump Case

Manufactured in the Autumn of 1943, within the known serial number range (approximately 42,000 to 850,000) of the "first contract" run of Inland M1A1 paratrooper carbines, totaling 71,000 produced from October 1942 to October 1943. Features a "N" marked winged blade front and "S" marked flip peep rear sights, "8-43" dated Inland barrel, "P-I" marked Type I slide, "A.I." blued flat top bolt, milled Inland trigger housing, smooth button safety, "W-I" Type III magazine catch, "RI" sear, and "HI" marked Type III "dog leg" hammer. Fitted with a high-wood oiled walnut stock marked "IO on the interior, featuring a folding wire metal butt with leather cheek rest and cast buttplate, "fat boy" walnut pistol grip marked "IO" and "crossed cannons" on the bottom, and topped off with an "IO" marked two rivet deep groove handguard. Includes a web M1A1 Carbine drop-leg jump case for paratroopers, web sling, and oiler.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Exceptionally fine, retaining 90% plus original parkerized finish with minor edge wear, scattered minor spotting/freckling within the finish, limited minor pitting on the buttplate, some brown patina showing, and otherwise mild handling wear. The stock is fine with numerous dents and a chip missing from the nose and left of the grip, a minor dent in the left of the buttplate, but otherwise minor handling evidence and rich original oil finish. Mechanically excellent. The jump case is very fine.

World War II U.S. Springfield Armory M1 Garand Rifle

Lot #3351 (Sale Order 352 of 606)

Excellent World War II U.S. Springfield Armory M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle

Manufactured in December 1942, a year after the United States' forced entry into World War II. Features winged blade front sight and type 2 "lock-bar" rear sight assembly, unmarked narrow-base gas cylinder with single-slot plug, unmodified "D35382 6 SA" marked operating rod, stamped short fork follower rod, "12" follower, and "D28287-12SA/B4A" bolt. The barrel is marked "3-S-A-11-42" on the right under the operating rod, with bright chamber. The trigger housing is marked "D28290-8-SA," with a "C46008-3 SA" hammer, "C46015-9SA" safety, and unmarked milled trigger guard. Fitted with a smooth pistol grip stock bearing a boxed "S.A./E.McF." (Col. Earl McFarland) inspection cartouche, small "keyhole" proof, and "crossed cannons" ordnance wheel stamped on the left of the wrist, with a circled serif "P" firing proof on the underside. Includes a steel hooked Model 1907 sling marked "MILSCO/1943" on both straps.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent, retaining 97% original parkerized finish with crisp roll marks, minor edge wear, limited spotting, and dried grease. The re-oiled stock is exceptionally fine with clear and detailed cartouches, limited minor scrapes, and minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.

Grouping of Reconnaissance/Paratrooper Themed Patches and Pin

Lot #3352 (Sale Order 353 of 606)

Grouping of Reconnaissance/Paratrooper Themed Patches and Pin

Grouping includes four "SPECIAL RECON. BN" rocker patches (two embroidered, two bullion embroidered, one of the embroidered patches is tagged as German in origin, and one of the bullion as Italian), a hand-made 48-star American flag patch with orange rayon backing (noted as being Albanian made for an OSS man using parachute material), three jump wing patches (including one with Cross of Lorraine motif attributed as a gift from the Free French to an American with Operation Jedburgh), and a small enamel pin from the GQ Parachute Company.

Class: Other

Very good overall, with mild stains and handling marks. The GQ pin is slightly bent.

Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection

U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1200 Trench Shotgun, TVA Police

Lot #3353 (Sale Order 354 of 606)

Very Scarce U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1200 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Tennessee Valley Authority Police Department Inventory Label, Bayonet and Box of Ammunition

These were standard commercial Winchester Model 1200 shotguns produced during the late 1960s and early-mid 1970s that were purchased and adapted for the military with a bayonet lug/heat shield and U.S. marked. By the time most of these were delivered to the U.S. military, the Vietnam War was nearing its end, and very few are believed to have made it overseas to Southeast Asia. Some of these remained in service and saw use in Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf, Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan. Most were destroyed after their service, leading to their scarcity today, with sparse government records of contract deliveries. This example is one a small amount known with an "L" prefix serial number, and is wearing a label on the right of the buttstock that reads "PROPERTY OF/TVA POLICE/561347" which indicates it was in the inventory of the Tennessee Valley Authority Police Department, likely after military service. The barrel is equipped with a six hole pattern heat shield with bayonet lug adapter, marked with part number "11686389" on the left, that is secured to the barrel with three screws. The bayonet lug on this shotgun is sized for the M1917 bayonet, which remained in service through the time this gun would have been in use. The barrel is marked as cylinder choke and with 2 3/4 inch chamber, with "U.S." above the standard markings. Black anodized alloy frame, parkerized barrel, heat shield/bayonet adapter, magazine tube, loading gate and trigger housing, with a bright bolt. Fitted with an extended forearm and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber buttplate. 14 inch length of pull. A small label with inventory number "683" is on the rear sling swivel. Includes a green canvas web sling, a parkerized M1917 bayonet with black plastic grip panels and a green plastic scabbard, and a March 1970 dated 10-count sealed box of Federal Cartridge Corp. XM162 12 gauge 00 buckshot. Information on Winchester Model 1200 trench and riot shotguns can be found on pages 177-180 and 189-191 of "Complete Guide to United States Military Combat Shotguns" by Bruce Canfield.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Very fine, retains 99% arsenal refurbished parkerized finish, 98% black finish on the receiver, with some light handling marks. Wood is also very fine with some light scratches and handling marks and crisp defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet and ammunition box are both excellent.

WWII U.S. Winchester M1 Carbine

Lot #3354 (Sale Order 355 of 606)

Outstanding World War II U.S. Winchester M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine

Manufactured in 1944. Features a winged blade front sight and "S" marked two position flip-up rear sight, undated Winchester "W" marked barrel, Type II barrel band, "W" marked milled trigger housing, "EW" push button safety, "M" and "W" marked magazine catch, "W" hammer, "W" operating rod, "W" blued flat top bolt, "W" recoil plate, "UI" magazine, "W" stamped in the sling inlet with "W.R.A./G.H.D" and a crossed cannons cartouche stamped on right of the low wood stock, and "W" stamped on the interior of the deep groove two-rivet handguard. Fitted with a green canvas web sling and oiler.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent, retains 98% plus original parkerized finish, 97% original blue on the bolt, with a few light scratches on the barrel, a few small patches of light freckling, light loss in the operating rod track, and sharp markings in the metal overall. Bolt retains 97% plus original blue finish. Stock is also excellent, with attractive original raised grain and rich oil finish, some light handling marks and scratches, defined edges and crisp stampings. Mechanically excellent. This excellent Winchester M1 Carbine would be very difficult to improve upon!

Italian Breda M1D Garand Sniper Rifle with M84 Scope and Crate

Lot #3355 (Sale Order 356 of 606)

Scarce Italian Breda M1D/Tipo 2 Garand Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle in 7.62 mm NATO with M84 Scope and Transit Crate

Arsenal configured as an M1D/Tipo 2 sniper rifle circa 1960s. "7.62-2" marked on the receiver heel above a crossed out "CAL. .30 M1" marking and "BREDA/MECCANICA ROMANA/168347" below. Features fixed winged blade front and adjustable T105 pattern rear sights, relief-cut "D35382 9 SA" curve side operating rod marked "7.62 mm/2" on the exterior, steel 7.62 mm limiter block installed in the magazine, "D-28287/PB" bolt, and "D28290-12-SA" trigger housing with "C46008-9 SA" hammer and "SA-11" safety. The barrel is dated "3 53" with previous punched out marks under the operating rod, with an import mark on the exterior. Fitted with a smooth oiled walnut stock with "circle P" proof under the pistol grip, with leather cheek pad wrapped around the butt. Topped of with a M84 scope matching numbered "20588" to its mount, with a "CAMNOCCHIALE/44783" marked tag screwed onto the barrel mount block. Includes a green painted wood Italian transit case with yellow stenciled letters "FUCILE CAL. 7.62MM NATO TIPO 2/CON CANNOCCHIALE MOD. 84" on the side and a label on the inside of the lid, an original manual, Italian PARAFIAMMA M2 flash hider, Italian cleaning kit/oiler, and M65 green canvas scope case.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Exceptionally fine, retaining 95% plus arsenal refinished parkerized finish with light edge wear and handling marks. The stock is very fine with some light handling marks and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent with clear optics and minor spotting on the adjustment covers. Crate is very good with general wear.

U.S.M.C. "Square" Frame Colt Model 1909 Commercial Revolver

Lot #3356 (Sale Order 357 of 606)

Rare U.S. Marine Corps Contract "Square" Frame Colt Model 1909 New Service Commercial Double Action Revolver, Serial Number "46"

When the U.S. Marine Corps purchased 1,300 Model 1909 New Services revolvers in the 23,101 to 26,300 serial number range from Colt through the Navy Department beginning in May 1909, Colt also made an additional 50 extra frames to the Marine Corps pattern, possibly to replace intended losses or for individuals sales. These extra frames feature rounded and narrower butts, absent Marine Corps service numbers, and a "Square" mark proceeding the 1 through 50 number marked on the frame with this example being number "46". Dubbed U.S.M.C. "Square" Frame New Service revolvers by collectors, these extra frames were later built up by the factory into completed guns in the 1930s and sold off through normal commercial channels, as discussed on pages 70, 140, and 141 of "Colt's New Service Revolver" by Mullin. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, the two-line Hartford address on top of the barrel with "COLT D.A. 45" on the left side, absent Marine service number on the bottom of the grip frame with retained "U.S./M.C./No", and "Rampant Colt" backed by a stylized "C" on the side plate. The serial number "square 46" is marked inside the crane well of the frame, with the crane numbered to a revolver from 1911 manufacture. Fitted with a pair of diamond pattern checkered walnut grips number "31" on the interior. Includes a web lanyard.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Fine as manufactured for the Marine Corps contract and subsequently built into a completed revolver by the factory decades later, retaining 60% plus original blue finish on the balance with smooth grey/brown patina, freckling, minor spotting, minor pitting on the grip straps, a cylinder drag line, and light handling wear. The replacement grips are excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

World War I U.S. Colt Model 1911 Pistol

Lot #3357 (Sale Order 358 of 606)

World War I U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1916, and included in a shipment of 1,014 pistols sent to the U.S. Springfield Armory in Massachusetts, on September 30, 1916, as listed on page 517 of "U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1894-1920" by Meadows. Features fixed oval blade front and notch rear sights, blued barrel with "P" and "H" marked on top and "5" on the bottom, long smooth trigger, checkered slide release and thumb safety, short grip safety, wide checkered hammer, and a smooth straight mainspring housing with a lanyard loop on the base. The slide bears the two-line, two-block patent dates and address on the left, along with model and U.S. Army nomenclature on the right and "H" marked at the top of the hammer recess. The left side of the frame has a U.S. property marking and light "GHS" inspection mark, with serial number on the right. Fitted with a pair of diamond pattern checkered walnut grips and an unmarked two-tone magazine with pinned base.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Fine, retaining 80% arsenal refurbished brushed blue finish with some brown patina and freckling showing through on the slide, bottom of the frame, and grips straps, along with minor spotting and edge wear. The grips are fine with light compression marks and handling marks. The magazine is fine with light spotting and minor pitting. Mechanically excellent.

U.S. Colt Model 1909 Army Double Action Revolver

Lot #3358 (Sale Order 359 of 606)

Excellent U.S. Colt Model 1909 Army Double Action Revolver

Delivered between 28 May 1909 and 13 September 1911, the Model 1909 revolvers were almost entirely shipped to the Philippines. Blade front and notch rear sights with the two line Hartford address and patent dates (1884, 1900, 1905) on top of the barrel, "COLT D.A. 45" on the left side and "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on the underside. The left side of the frame has the Rampant Colt trademark surrounded by a stylized "C", with "R.A.C." and "WGP" inspector markings on the right side. The butt is marked "U.S./ARMY/MODEL/1909" ahead of the lanyard loop and "No/44/929" behind it. Smooth two piece walnut grips with "R.A.C." stamped on the bottoms.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent, retaining 95% bright original high polish blue finish with mild thinning on the grip straps, handling marks, and edge wear. The grips are fine with scattered minor dings. Mechanically excellent.

U.S. Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Army Revolver

Lot #3359 (Sale Order 360 of 606)

Excellent Early World War I First U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Army Double Action Revolver Number 145 with Factory Letter

The accompanying factory letter states that this three digit serial no. 145 S&W Model 1917 revolver was part of the first U.S. contract shipment. The revolver was shipped on November 6, 1917 and delivered to the U.S. Army, Springfield Armory, Springfield, Massachusetts, with a 5 1/2 inch barrel, early style hammer, blue finish, butt swivel, and smooth walnut grips. "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" marked on the underside of the barrel, "GHS" inspected frame, and matching serial numbers on the butt, right grip, cylinder, and barrel. The U.S. Army received approximately 163,000 of these revolvers found in the serial number range 1-169959. As no. 145 this example is an extremely early production gun.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent, retaining 97% original blue finish with slight scattered edge wear, slight thinning on the grip straps, and a cylinder drag line. The hammer and trigger retain 98% original case colors. The restored grips are very fine with a couple splice repairs and a couple small filled blemishes, all near the bottom. Mechanically excellent.

U.S. Marked Smith & Wesson Model 46 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #3360 (Sale Order 361 of 606)

Rare U.S. Marked Smith & Wesson Model 46 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured 1959-1968, the Model 46 was a streamlined version of the Model 41 target pistol, eliminating some of the aesthetic features while keeping the mechanical quality solid. A limited number of these were acquired by the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force; this pistol was one of 600 guns sold to the U.S. Army and shipped to U.S. Army Ordnance Depot, Anniston, Alabama, in 1963 (see the included copy of the S&W invoice). Ramp blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, with standard markings on the slide, frame and barrel, "U.S." on the left side of the frame over the trigger, and checkered wraparound thumbrest grips.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent, with 95% plus original blue finish, showing a small patch of pitting visible on the right side of the slide, handling marks visible on the balance. The grips are very fine, with some dings on the checkering. Mechanically excellent.

U.S. Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol

Lot #3361 (Sale Order 362 of 606)

Excellent World War II Production U.S. Property Marked Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1945. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, blued barrel, standard two-line address and patent dates on the left side of the slide with caliber marking on the right and matching serial number on the interior, "U.S. PROPERTY" marking on the right of the frame with "64" on the trigger guard, and the serial number on the left of the frame with "triangle VP" and "X" marked on that side of the trigger guard. Fitted with a pair of checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions and blued magazine with "CAL.32/COLT" marked on the underside of the floor plate.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent plus, as issued overall, retaining 99% plus original parkerized finish with limited handling evidence and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. An exemplary specimen of a 1945 production U.S. Colt General Officer's pistol.

U.S. General Motors Guide Lamp FP-45 Liberator Pistol

Lot #3362 (Sale Order 363 of 606)

World War II U.S. General Motors Guide Lamp FP-45 Liberator Single Shot Pistol

Conceived, developed, and manufactured in 1942, the "Flare Pistol, .45 Caliber" (FP-45) was designed as a cheap and disposable single shot pistol intended to be air dropped into German controlled Europe, giving the citizens of those occupied nations a way to express their displeasure to the occupiers and hopefully retrieve a better arm in the process. The Guide Lamp Division of General Motors was tasked to produce the pistol, which was constructed from a collection of sheet metal stampings and cast zinc components assembled around a smoothbore barrel. While inexperienced with arms production, Guide Lamp stepped up and cranked out over a million of the deadly little contraptions in a matter of months. The pistol is devoid of markings with two oiler holes on either side of the frame, along with a hollow grip and sliding door at the bottom for ammunition storage.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Very good, retaining traces of original phosphate finish with scattered light spotting, pitting on the trigger guard, edge wear, and minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.

U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #3363 (Sale Order 364 of 606)

Excellent U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol

Originally produced by Colt in 1942, this pistol was subsequently selected for upgrade to a National Match competition-grade pistol at Rock Island Arsenal. It is fitted with a serrated Patridge blade front and "US" marked Kensight adjustable rear sights, with a Colt "NM7791435" slide, "7267718/NM" bushing, and "NM 7791414" barrel (numbered to the frame), and a "W.B." inspected frame with "RIA", "T", "P", and "N7M" stamps. Equipped with a long serrated adjustable trigger, checkered narrow hammer, checkered front strap and serrated mainspring housing, checkered grips and a full blue "L" magazine.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Exceptionally fine as Rock Island Arsenal upgraded to National Match configuration with 98% plus of the parkerized finish and some very light edge/handling wear. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

World War I U.S. Colt Model 1911 Pistol

Lot #3364 (Sale Order 365 of 606)

World War I U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1917, and included in a shipment of 800 pistols sent to the U.S. Springfield Armory in Massachusetts on September 22, 1917, as listed on page 518 of "U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1894-1920" by Meadows. Features fixed oval blade front and notch rear sights, blued barrel with "P" and "H" marked on top, niter blue long smooth trigger, checkered slide release and thumb safety, short grip safety, wide checkered hammer, and a smooth straight mainspring housing with a lanyard loop on the base. The slide bears the two-line, two-block patent dates and address on the left with the circled "rampant colt" behind the slide serrations, along with model and U.S. Army nomenclature on the right and an "H" marked at the top of the hammer recess. The left side of the frame has a U.S. property marking and "GHS" inspection mark, with serial number on the right. Fitted with a pair of diamond pattern checkered walnut grips.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Fine as a World War I era issued U.S. M1911 pistol, retaining 50% plus original brushed blue finish on the balance with brown patina and freckling showing on the slide, front of the frame, and grips straps, along with scattered minor spotting, edge wear, handling marks, and otherwise clear markings. Grips are very fine with minor compression wear in the well defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.

U.S. Property Marked High Standard U.S.A. Model H-D Pistol

Lot #3365 (Sale Order 366 of 606)

World War II U.S. Property Marked High Standard U.S.A. Model H-D Semi-Automatic Pistol with Extra Magazines

Manufactured 1943-1945. Fixed blade and notch sights with "PROPERTY OF U.S.A." on top of the barrel and "PROPERTY OF/U.S." on the right side of the frame. Standard address, caliber, and model markings on the left side of the frame and slide with a serrated trigger and checkered exposed hammer. With two extra magazines.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Excellent, with 90% plus original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, bright edge wear, and minor handling marks. Grips are excellent, with minor dings and verdigris buildup. Mechanically excellent.

U.S. Inland M1A1 Semi-Automatic Paratrooper Carbine

Lot #3366 (Sale Order 367 of 606)

World War II U.S. Inland M1A1 Semi-Automatic Paratrooper Carbine

Manufactured May 1944-January 1945, within the known range of the 2nd series run of Inland M1A1 paratrooper carbines. "N" marked blade front and "I.R.CO." marked adjustable rear sights, with a Inland "3-44" barrel, "A.I." round bolt, cast Inland trigger housing, smooth button safety, "E.I." magazine catch. "I.K" bolt, and "PI" operating rod. The low wood stock is fitted with a 4-rivet handguard, Type II barrel band, and "Slim Jim" grip, with a "P" on the front of the grip and "RI/3" on the bottom, stamped steel rivets on the brown leather cheekpad, and an folding checkered steel buttplate with cast-in numbers. Included with the carbine are a green canvas sling and a metal oiler.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent, with 95% plus original parkerized finish, showing some light scratches and handling marks. The stock is very fine as re-oiled, with minor dings and scratches overall. Mechanically excellent.

Insignia and Memorabilia from the 509th PIB

Lot #3367 (Sale Order 368 of 606)

Grouping of Airborne Infantry Insignia and Memorabilia from a Combat Medic with the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion

Established in 1941, the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion would gain the distinction of being the first American paratrooper unit to perform a live combat jump, dropping into North Africa as part of the joint U.S./British opening of Operation Torch. The drop was, to be polite, a learning experience; after a long-haul flight from England to Africa, only about a quarter of the passengers actually jumped, the remainder dismounting after an improvised landing on a dry lake, though even the 509th still reached the target by marching the old fashioned way. Later, the 509th would deploy for the invasions of Italy and Southern France, the former leading to an incident where a 46-man Pathfinder detachment bluffed the Germans into surrendering an entire island, which would later be documented in John Steinbeck's article collection "Once There Was A War". During these actions, the 509th would make air drops and also act as an amphibious assault and mountain warfare unit. They also saw combat during the Battle of the Bulge in the vicinity of Sadzot during the initial German counteroffensive, eventually fighting their way forward to retake St. Vith. While successful, the Bulge was effectively the end of the war for the 509th, having been left with around 7% of the unit still effective; they would be disbanded in March of 1945, with the remaining men rolled into the 82nd Airborne Division as replacements. The unit would be reactivated after World War II and remains on the Army rolls as the 509th Infantry Regiment to this day. The items in this lot are attributed as the wartime property of a Private Edwin Solak, a Combat Medic who served with Company C and the Headquarters Company of the 509th. Per the online history record of the unit, Solak is noted as having been with the 509th for the amphibious landing at Anzio and the airborne landing for Operation Dragoon in Southern France. The record does not note how exactly his service ended, but he is documented as having participated in at least one post-war unit reunion. The contents include a vintage picture postcard of Solak in uniform (showing the Parachute tab and Fifth Army patch in this lot), a nickel plated Combat Medic badge, a silver-finished set of jump wings on a yellow trimmed black patch, and a brass badge for the French 3rd Zouave Regiment; a Vichy French unit that was defending the 509th's intended target during the Torch drop, the commander of the 3rd instead opted to extend a hand of friendship, pinning a 3rd ZR badge on the 509th's leader and turning their guns on the Germans. The 3rd Zouave badge would become an authorized part of the 509th's uniform to commemorate the encounter. Also included are four cloth patches, reportedly hand-made in Naples, with a "PARACHUTE" tab (white cord lettering on blue field), a 5th Army Patch (wire bullion on blue with a red field), and two versions of the unofficial but authorized "Man in the Door"/"Gingerbread Man" insignia, both featuring a simplified rendering of a paratrooper about to jump with "509" above and "Geronimo" below, one in yellow thread and the other in bullion wire.

Class: Other

Fine overall, with the Zouave badge showing significant polishing, some light wear on the patches and Medic badge, and good detail overall.

Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection

Uniform Items of a 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment Soldier

Lot #3368 (Sale Order 369 of 606)

Uniform Items of a Soldier from the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment

The items in this lot are attributed as the property of PFC John E. Kokorugga of Company B, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment. Photocopies of documents relevant to his career are included, with an Honorable Discharge report noting him as a veteran of Normandy (where the 502nd dropped south of Utah Beach in support of the D-Day invasion), the Ardennes (where the 502nd held the line at Bastogne), and Central Europe, with 4 bronze stars and a bronze arrowhead on his European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and the Distinguished Unit Badge with Oak Leaf Cluster, as well as a 1942 dated Parachutist certification and a Certificate of Proficiency in Demolition and Sabotage. Photos are also included. Included in the lot are a pair of dog tags made out to Kokorugga, a "STERLING" marked pair of jump wings, unit flash (light blue border, dark blue center), one-piece 101 Airborne "Screaming Eagle" patch, and a round patch for the 502nd, featuring a winged skull with parachute in a black field with a red/white/blue border.

Class: Other

Fine overall. The 502nd patch shows some minor staining. All cloth items are solid with good color. The dog tags show some minor dings, and the wings have some minor wear.

Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection

U.S. Springfield Armory Type 2 NM M1 Rifle with CMP Letter

Lot #3369 (Sale Order 370 of 606)

Excellent Documented U.S. Springfield Armory Type 2 National Match M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle with CMP Letter

Receiver from 1957 production, subsequently upgraded to Type 2 National Match specifications. These rifles were modified by Springfield Armory for competition in the National Matches, and were offered for sale through the Director of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM). Reference pages 553-558 of Bruce Canfield's "The M1 Garand Rifle" for more details on Type 2 National Match rifles. Features winged blade front sight marked "N M/062", "N M/2" and "NM" marked adjustable peep rear sight assembly with "595" marked peep hood, un-marked wide-base gas cylinder, "6528287-SA/Y01" marked bolt, along with a "NM" and "7790772-RA" marked operating rod. The barrel is marked "N M star" on the left, dated "6 56"and marked "SA", "PM", and "T" under the operating rod. The trigger housing is marked "D28290-SA," with a "SA D5546008" hammer and "SA11" marked safety, and "C 46025 W.R.A." marked milled trigger guard. Fitted with a smooth oiled American walnut stock with "DoD" cartouche on the left and "circle P" firing proof on the grip, glass bedded to the trigger housing and receiver with the front handguard screwed to the upper band. Includes a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) letter listing the rifle by serial number as sold through the DCM on September 8, 1958.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent as arsenal upgraded to Type 2 National Match specifications, retaining 97% original parkerized finish with minor cycling wear, minor spotting/pitting under the wood line on the receiver, and minor handling marks. Stock is excellent as sealed. Mechanically excellent.

WWII U.S. Remington Model 11 Aerial Training Shotgun

Lot #3370 (Sale Order 371 of 606)

Excellent and Scarce World War II U.S. Remington Model 11 Aerial Training Semi-Automatic Shotgun

This shotgun was designed for use by the U.S. Army Air Corp. during World War II for skeet shooting in order to train aerial gunners in the art of leading a flying target. "U.S." and flaming bomb proof marked on the top breech area of the barrel and left of the receiver, and "MILITARY FINISH" marked on the left of the receiver. Crossed Ordnance cannons and "FJA" (Frank J. Atwood) inspection cartouche marked on the left of the buttstock. The factory barrel assembly is non-matching numbered "705325" on the bottom, and was likely factory assembled this way during the war, as Remington was utilizing commercial shotguns out of their inventory to fulfill government needs. "XMM" December 1943 date code on the left of the barrel at the breech. It is complete with an original Cutts compensator and Lyman 705 F.C. choke on the barrel, single nickel bead front sight, and 2 3/4 inch chamber. The barrel is correctly without choke markings. Length of pull is 14 inches.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent, retains 95% plus original blue finish with some light freckling, a few patches of light pitting concentrated on the compensator, and sharp markings and edges in the metal. Wood is very fine with defined edges, a few minor handling marks, a long horizontal crack visible on the bottom rear of the forearm, and crisp inspection stamps. Mechanically excellent.

World War II B-24 The Bull Snooker A-2 Flight Jacket

Lot #3371 (Sale Order 372 of 606)

Highly Attractive World War II Identified USAAF 7th Air Force B-24 “The Bull Snooker” A-2 Flight Jacket

This World War II USAAF A-2 flight jacket was manufactured by Rough Wear Clothing Co., is a size 42, has a Talon zipper, and was worn by a crewmember of the B-24 “The Bull Snooker” of the 864th Bomb Squadron, 494th Bombardment Group, 7th Air Force. According to our consignor, the jacket was worn by bombardier Second Lieutenant Joseph T. Gough. His daughter Mimi wrote the book “From Fledgling to Flyer: A Daughter Rediscovers Her Late Father through His WWII Letters” that shares Gough’s wartime experiences. “The Bull Snooker” flew 34 combat missions in the Pacific Theater from late 1944 until the end of the war in 1945. The 494th BG was the last B-24 bombardment group deployed from the U.S. during World War II. Late in the war a main target for the 494th BG was Japanese airfields. The nose art from “The Bull Snooker” is painted on the right chest. This striking work of wartime art is the product of highly talented artist. Stephen P. Kiselick is known to have painted several works of nose art associated with the 494th BG, including “The Bull Snooker.” Kiselick was deployed in the Pacific Theater as a B-24 navigator and flew 28 missions. He received a Master’s Degree in fine arts from Carnegie Melon in 1949 and was a design engineer for American Standard in New York City. The left chest carries a rare 864th BS “Kelly’s Kobras” patch. The left sleeve has a 7th AF patch.

Class: Other

Exceptionally fine with a stitched repair on the waist band, otherwise very scattered wear and supple leather. The painted nose art is very fine, retaining most of the original paint. The 864th BS patch is also very fine with vibrant colors. A well cared for World War II Pacific Theater identified B-24 crewman A-2 flight jacket worthy of the finest public or private collection.

U.S. Army Issued SIG Sauer M17 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box

Lot #3372 (Sale Order 373 of 606)

Documented U.S. Army Issued SIG Sauer M17 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box and FOIA Letter

In January 2017 it was announced that SIG Sauer had won the U.S. Military Modular Handgun System (MHS) contract to replace the Beretta M9 as the standard U.S. military sidearm, and later that year the U.S. Army announced the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions were to be the first units to receive the M17. Only 3,000 of these pistols were returned to SIG Sauer for sale on the commercial market. The shipping box is a numbered match to the pistol and identifies it as "UDM17-9-SURPLUS" and contains two extra magazines, an extra recoil spring, cable lock, and papers. A LMD laser light combo (as adopted through the MHS PAiL program) is also included. Per the included certificate, this pistol was part of the initial deployment of the U.S. M17 MHS Pistol in American service. An included copy of a Department of Defense Freedom of Information Act letter states this pistol was shipped to Army General Supply (Logistics Modernization Program Stock Records) from SIG Sauer Inc. on October 30, 2017. On December 8, 2017 it was received by the 0032 Armor Squadron 01 Alpha Motorized Troop at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. On December 19, 2019 the pistol was shipped to the Defense Logistics Agency in Anniston, Alabama from United States Army Logistics Readiness Center at Fort Campbell, and shipped to SIG Sauer that same day.

Class: Modern Handgun

Excellent as tested by the U.S. Army, retaining 97% plus original Coyote Tan finish with some handling marks, high edge wear, and some discoloration. Grip is very fine with some scratches. Mechanically excellent. Laser light untested. Boxes are excellent.

United States Military Contract Overrun SIG Sauer M18 Pistol

Lot #3373 (Sale Order 374 of 606)

Scarce Unopened United States Military Contract Overrun SIG Sauer M18 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box

Manufactured as a military version of SIG Sauer's commercial P320 line of handguns and adopted in 2017 by the United States Marine Corps, Air Force, and Navy to replace the Beretta M9. Selected for its modular design built around a serialized fire control unit, which allows grip modules to be swapped for different sizes. Still sealed in original blue plastic factory wrapper. The slide is marked "SIG SAUER M18" on the left as well as having the military "MFR: 6ZWB1 PN: 13067088-1" markings above the takedown lever. Fitted with a set of SIG night sights with the rear sight attached to the optics mount cover. The manual safety equipped FCU is fitted with an "M" size grip module. Includes original box with end label marked "SIGP320M18" and two sealed 21 round magazines.

Class: Modern Handgun

Excellent as unopened, retaining 99% plus original finish with minimal handling marks. Mechanically untested. Box is excellent.